Caldwell Journal 09 08 2016 by Caldwell Journal

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Volume 2, Issue 49 www.CaldwellJournal.com Free Thursday, September 8, 2016

Refuge Missionary Baptist Church to hold special 9/11 service HUDSON, NC (September 3, 2016)…Refuge Missionary Baptist Church will be holding a special service to commemorate 9/11 on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 3pm. Purple Heart recipients will also be honored at this service where the church has constructed a large masonry heart planted with flowers. All are invited along with all veterans and especially the Purple Heart recipients of Caldwell County. Refuge Missionary Baptist Church is located off HWY 321 behind the Burger King on Mount Herman Road in Hudson. Refuge Missionary Baptist Church, 375 Mount Herman Rd, Hudson, NC 28638 (828) 726-1385 www.facebook.com/refugemissionarybaptist

Good Samaritan rescues driver from burning car...page 2 “Movies with Mike” blog...page 18

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Good Samaritan rescues driver from burning car GRANITE FALLS, NC (September 6, 2016)…A driver was rescued from her burning car by a Good Samaritan on HWY 321 in Granite Falls on Tuesday afternoon. Lenoir resident Richard “Kory” Barton was traveling back home after a doctor’s visit in Hickory and came upon a burning vehicle. He told us that he stopped and ran back to the burning car to check on the driver and then proceeded to pull her to safety. What appeared to be a violent rear-end collision between two cars, led to one of the cars catching on fire at the Highland Avenue/Lower Cedar Valley Road intersection on HWY 321 in Granite Falls, an intersection that is no stranger to accidents. The driver of the car that caught on fire was very fortunate to have escaped with only minor injuries… Thank You to the Good Samaritan. The car that was struck from behind was occupied by two people that were transported to the hospital with undetermined and believed to be non-life threatening injuries thankfully. Granite Falls Fire Department arrived within seconds of the call to extinguish the car fire and secure the scene. Lovelady Rescue Squad, Caldwell EMS and the Granite Falls Police Department also responded. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

An afternoon t-storm High 84 Low 57 Precipitation: 0.06 in. High 80 Low 61 Precipitation: 0.12 in. A couple of showers possible. High 81 Low 60 Precipitation: 0.00 in. High 82 Low 65 Precipitation: 0.00 in.

Good Samaritan Richard “Kory” Barton

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Caldwell County Schools to host financial aid information night

LENOIR, NC (September 2, 2016)…This September, Caldwell County high schools in partnership with Carolina College Advising Corps and Caldwell Community College will host a Financial Aid Information Night on Thursday, September 29 at 6:00 pm at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir. The event is open to families of all Caldwell County high school juniors and seniors who are interested in financial aid opportunities available at colleges and universities. The event will feature an overview of the financial aid process by a representative from College Foundation of North Carolina. Following the presentation, college representatives from Lenoir-Rhyne University, Winston-Salem State University, and Caldwell Community College will be available to speak about the specifics of their financial aid programs and answer questions. Informational materials and handouts will be made available. Light refreshments will be provided, courtesy of Communities in Schools. For more information, contact Carolina College Adviser Sara Sandman (ssandman@caldwellschools.com) or Laura Burgess (lkburges@live.unc.edu).

Call for artists & crafters – Satie’s Holiday Sale

LENOIR, NC (September 2, 2016)…The Caldwell Arts Council is seeking artists & crafters to participate in our annual Satie’s Holiday Sale, December 2-24, when the entire Arts Council is converted to a gift shop full of locally handcrafted items for holiday sales.

Mon thru Sat 10am to 5pm Sun 1pm to 5pm Located just north of McDonalds in Granite Falls & across from the State Employees Credit Union on 321.

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Instead of a recipe this week we want to help Yolkfellow of Caldwell County get the word out about their urgent need for their Food Pantry. Urgent need for Food Pantry: Toiletries - deodorant, toilet tissue, bar soap; and, Thrift Store - pots and sauce pans, cooking utensils and can openers.

Items for the holiday sale will be juried by our Satie’s Holiday Committee and will be placed here on consignment. All items must be handmade of quality materials and construction, and the most successful items each year are those priced less than $50. We are always looking for a variety of exciting new gift items and food items.

The toiletries of course are self-explanatory. The Thrift Store list is for our household necessities boxes that we keep packed and ready to give to families who are either in a transition stage, just starting out, or recovering from a disaster and starting all over again! Clean out your kitchen cabinets and drawers!

Please bring samples of your product to the Caldwell Arts Council by 5pm on one of the following dates: September 13, October 4 or November 1 for jurying. Visit our website for submission guidelines: http:// www.caldwellarts.com/6-saties-gift-shop-andholiday-sale/

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For more information, call the Caldwell Arts Council at 828-754-2486 or visit the website www.caldwellarts.com. The Caldwell Arts Council is located at 601 College Avenue (corner of Norwood Street) in downtown Lenoir.

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Thursday, September 8, 2016

Cougars Trounce Spartans in Home Opener…by Dan O’Neal SAWMILLS, NC (09-02-2016)…Even though the effects of Tropical Storm Hermine (or was it Hermie, like that elf in Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer that looks like Blake Hanson from WSOC-TV) had very little effect on the weather conditions, it was an unusual early September sky as the fans were blessed with cooler weather and not a drop of rain; guess the full house at Spartan Stadium was relieved that they were not in the storm pathway. In sitting between the radio crews from Kicks Country and WACB 860 AM, there was much commentary regarding Alexander Central head coach Butch Carter returning to the site where he won 104 games in fifteen seasons. Anytime that happens, there will always be that media hype. There was also the question asked by WACB announcer Rick Gilbert as to the exact location of South Caldwell High School. The response he received was Sawmills (see above) yet the school has a Granite Falls telephone prefix but a Hudson address. Might there be a case of “identity crisis” here? Though there may not be an identity crisis among the South Caldwell varsity football team, it can be said that they are still seeking some type of identity in their approach to the game of football. When there is a significant change in the offense style, learning to adapt to the new scheme can prove to be challenging. For years, Spartan football has been about run and block and Butch Carter employed that style at South and is doing the same at Alexander Central. New Spartans head coach Sean McMenomy implements the spread offense, and though it has been a struggle, freshman quarterback Jason Martin is learning quite well even with the 0-3 start to the season as well as the other ten guys on offense. Keep in mind this is a younger Spartan squad. Alexander Central junior tailback Bryson Godfrey proved to be a thorn in the Spartans defense as he ran for 166 yards on twelve carries as well as a 66-yard kickoff return for a score to lead the Cougars to a 54-7 win, their first over South Caldwell in five seasons. Overall, the Cougars offense accumulated 490 yards and five of their scores were rushing touchdowns.

For the Spartans, Martin connected on 22 of 33 passes, nine of those throws were to Ryder Martin for 97 yards along with Tyler Goins with five catches, Karson Hilton with four, Austin Raynor with three and South’s lone touchdown came at the 7:39 mark of the third period as Martin tossed a five yarder to Malakei Summer followed by a Carlos Maysonet extra point. Even with two pickoffs by the Cougars, Martin continues to improve in each outing. And kudos to Nate Monroe on the excellent 64-yard kickoff return. Look for him to take one of those to the end zone before long. “Though I’m disappointed with the 0-3 start, I’m very proud of my guys. They keep going after it. We need to start making more plays and overcome our misreads on offense. The first third of the season is done and we need to get that new rhythm going. I have great faith in the coaches and players here and these guys are working hard to become more consistent” commented Coach Mac. South Caldwell has a bye this coming Friday. The next contest will be at home against Class 2A Maiden High School. Kickoff is, as always, at 7:30pm and South will still be seeking their first win.

Sights and Sounds from Friday Night: A very moving tribute to Ginger Shelby, always and ever Mrs. Hospitality in the Press Box, sadly passed away a few months ago. South Caldwell Principal Chad Smith, Athletic Director Jeff Parham, along with Robby Shelby and the other family members were presented with a plaque to honor and remember her faithful service to the South Caldwell community…Granite Falls, Hudson, and Sawmills. Spartan Nation will miss her greatly. So very pleased to see “fire-breathing” twirling batons back in high school marching bands. Mr Childers always does an excellent job with the band students, both in marching and concert. Justin Faulkner gave an excellent rendition of Eric Church’s “Homeboy” during the pregame along with band members Matt Moore, Bailey Gillen and Elizabeth Keever. Very few infractions in this contest. Though any time Alexander Central and South Caldwell meet will have intense play on the field, players and coaches seemed to keep it all in proper perspective. It is merely about going out each Friday night and making plays. If you were to have this discussion with either coach, making plays and getting the win when the zeros are on the scoreboard are what matter the most to them.

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Cougars Trounce Spartans in Home Opener…by Dan O’Neal Continued with game stats from page 4…

Scoring Summary AC Godfrey 67 run, Gast kick, 11:45 1st AC Anderson 70 pass to Godfrey, Gast kick, 10:00 1st AC Wooten 64 Int return, Gast kick, 7:46 1st AC Parson 49 run, Gast kick, 4:53 1st AC Weiss 4 run, kick blocked, 11:55 2nd SC Martin 5 pass to Summer, Maysonet kick, 7:39 3rd AC Godfrey 66 kick return, Gast kick, 7:27 3rd AC Weiss 35 run, kick failed, :39 3rd AC Calhoun 2 run, Gast kick, 7:58 4th Game Stats AC SC First Downs 9 14 Rushes-Yards 36-383 24-43 C-A-I 4-6-0 22-33-2 Passing Yards 107 197 Total Yards 490 240 3rd Down Conv 2-5 2-11 4th Down Conv 1-1 2-5 Penalties/Yards 4-50 3-34 Time of Poss 19:53 28:07

Individual Stats Rushing SC: Goins 21-62, J. Martin 3- -19 AC: Godfrey 12-166, TD, Weiss 12-95, 2TD, Calhoun 5-33,TD, Anderson 3-34, Parson 2-51,TD, Wooten 2-4 Passing AC: Anderson 4-6-0, 107, 1TD SC: J. Martin- 22=33-2, 197, TD Receiving AC: Godfrey 1-70,TD, Weiss 2-15, Parson 1-22 SC: R. Martin 9-97, Goins 5-53, Hilton 4-22, Raynor 3-30, Summer 1-5,TD

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Miller Hill Baptist Church w ill celebr ate their 81st Hom ecom ing on Sunday, September 11 at 11am. Guest speaker will be Dr. Steve Parker, recent interim pastor. There will be good preaching, music, worship, and a fellowship meal afterward. Rev. Douglas Prevette and the congregation extend a special invitation to all friends and former members. The church is located at 1230 Virginia Street, SW, Lenoir.

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Thursday, September 8, 2016

Newcomers of Catawba Valley to Learn About Highway Plans HICKORY, NC (September 6, 2016)…Members of Newcomers of Catawba Valley will hear about plans to widen U.S. 321 to six lanes between Hickory and Lenoir at their Wednesday, Sept. 14, general meeting. Regional transportation planner John Marshall will speak to the group at 10:30 a.m. at the Hickory airport, 3101 9th Ave. Dr. NW. Dozens of businesses will be relocated and a new bridge built over the Catawba River. The 14-mile project is estimated to cost $288 million and will include at least two interchanges, at 13th St. SW and at Clement Boulevard. It will stretch from U.S. 70 in Hickory to Southwest Boulevard in Lenoir. Under the road plan, drivers on side streets that intersect with U.S. 321 will only be able to turn right. Drivers needing to turn left will instead turn right onto U.S 321 and then U-turn. Land purchases are expected to begin in 2018, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation. Marshall, with the Western Piedmont Council of Governments, will also talk about other planned state road projects, including widening the last section of N.C. 16. This meeting is open to the public and visitors are encouraged to learn about this program and other activities of Newcomers of Catawba Valley. Newcomers of Catawba Valley is primarily a social organization which enables new and long-time residents of the region to meet and make friends and participate in a variety of social activities, including support of area charities and service programs. For information about Newcomers of Catawba Valley see newcomersofcv.com. Mountain Grove Baptist Church h as a Food Pantry and they hand out groceries on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of January - October, and the 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays of November and December. If anyone is interested in helping distribute the food or you have questions about this ministry contact Larry Puett, Facility and Food Pantry Coordinator, at 828-728-9557 or 828-381-2329 or email larryp@mountaingrove.org. Clearview Baptist Church, located off th e Alfred Hartley Road, has a singing every fourth Sunday night at 6pm. Pastor Geoffery Day welcomes everyone.

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Thursday, September 1, 2016

Dr. Herb Saysâ&#x20AC;Ś.Stay healthy with nature Preventing Vision Loss Eyesight is one of our most valuable senses. As we age, eye disorders like cataracts, macular degeneration, or glaucoma often occur. Nutritional measures may prevent these conditions while protecting the eye from damage, and promoting the process of vision. Healthy eyes require a rich supply of nutrients and oxygen. A deficiency of any one vitamin could lead to various eye problems. Prevention is the best method of treatment. Many supplements will protect against the formation of free radicals, which can damage the eye. Free radicals, as we know, are a by-product of certain metabolic processes. Free radicals are a direct consequence of emotional and physical stress, trauma, infections, and outside influences, such as fertilizers, preservatives, additives, colorings, pesticides on food, environmental pollution, etc. Free radicals cause damage to our cells and impair our immune system which can possibly lead to degenerative diseases. They can also destroy lens proteins. In order to avoid or correct eye trouble adding certain supplements to your diet can be helpful, especially the supplements with antioxidant activity. Cataracts With aging, the weight, density, and size of the lens increases. The lens plays a crucial role in sight because it can focus light by changing its shape while maintaining transparency. This transparency decreases with age. If the lens of the eye becomes clouded or opaque, it cannot focus on close objects. This condition is called cataracts. Cataracts is the leading cause of impaired vision and blindness in the U.S. A majority of elderly people have some degree of cataract formation. The most common form of cataracts is senile cataracts. This form affects those over the age of 65. This type of cataracts is caused by free radical damage. In the lens of people with cataracts, vitamin C concentration is absent or greatly reduced. Clinical studies indicate that vitamin C does indeed halt cataract progression. Vitamin E and the trace mineral selenium work as antioxidants to combat free radicals. A low level of selenium appears to be involved in cataract progression. Vitamin A, beta-carotene, and zinc are known antioxidants and are also important for normal lens function and integrity. Aside from free radical damage caused by the aging process which leads to senile cataracts, other factors also can promote the progression of cataracts, such as eye disease, eye injury or surgery, systemic diseases like diabetes mellitus and lalactosemia (galactose diabetes), and the use of certain drugs like steroids and heavy metal poisoning. Prevention or early treatment at an early stage is most effective. Dr. Gary Price Todd, author of Eye Talk, reports that vision was restored in about 50% of his patients with cataracts without surgery after taking nutritional supplements. Continued on page 10...

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Thursday, September 1, 2016

Dr. Herb Saysâ&#x20AC;Ś.stay healthy with nature Preventing Vision Loss Macular Degeneration The part of the eye that is responsible for fine vision is the macula. In Europe and the U.S. macular degeneration is the leading cause of severe vision loss in people 55 or older. It is believed that the degeneration is due to free radical damage similar to the type that induces cataracts. Risk factors associated with macular degeneration are aging, atherosclerosis, and hypertension. Studies conducted on humans have shown that Bilberry extract, Gingko biloba extract and zinc inhibit progressive vision loss. Antioxidants such as vitamin C, selenium, and vitamin E help prevent and treat senile macular degeneration. However the active constituents in Ginkgo biloba and Bilberry have a much stronger effect. These particular plant extracts are many times more potent in antioxidant activity than other nutritional antioxidants. They appear to work directly on the eyes. In Europe, Bilberry is used widely for conditions such as poor day and night vision, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. Gingko biloba is also used in Europe to treat symptoms of insufficient blood flow in the brain. Impressive studies have been done on the use of Gingko biloba in the treatment of macular degeneration. Glaucoma Glaucoma is characterized by an increase in the pressure that the fluids with the eye ball exert on the other parts of the eye. There is an imbalance between production and outflow of the ocular fluid. The pressure of the fluid may harm the retina and ultimately damage the optic nerve, resulting in blindness.

With glaucoma there is often severe, throbbing pain in the eyes with blurred vision, and a dilated and fixed pupil which does not respond appropriately to light. Also there may be nausea and vomiting.. Chronic glaucoma can be asymptomatic until in later stages. There also is persistent elevation of inner eye pressure. Glaucoma goes undetected in twenty-five percent of the 2 million Americans with this disease. Treatment and prevention of glaucoma consists of (1) reducing the elevated eye pressure, and (2) improving collagen metabolism, particularly at the back of the eye where the optic nerve is and in the tissues that drain eye fluids. During acute glaucoma emergency treatment is required. For chronic glaucoma conditions it is important to maintain optimal tissue concentrations of vitamin C in order to achieve collagen integrity. Many studies have shown vitamin C to lower inner eye pressure levels. Test subjects use 0.5 grams per kilogram of body weight. Those who did not respond to standard treatment, like acetazolamide and pilocarpine achieved almost normal pressure levels. Not only has vitamin C been shown to lower eye pressure, it plays an important role in collagen formation. Studies have shown that allergic reaction to foods or environmental allergens cause an immediate rise in intraocular eye pressure. Anti-allergy measures may be an important aspect in treating glaucoma. Continued on page 11... Sun 7 to 6 M-T 7 to 6

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Thursday, September 1, 2016

Dr. Herb Saysâ&#x20AC;Ś.stay healthy with nature Preventing Vision Loss Corticosteriods like prednisone, and cortisone induce glaucoma because they destroy collagen structures in the eye. AVOID agents like belladonna and ephedra because they dilate the pupils. Considerations *It has been reported that the use of margarine and vegetable shortening is dangerous for those with certain eye disorders. Use cold-pressed, unrefined vegetable oils instead. *Use caution when using drugs; some can cause severe eye problems. The following drugs damage the optic nerve, retina, and other vital parts of the eye: ACTH Allopurinal, for gout Anticoagulants Antihistamines Aspirin Corticosteroids Diabinese Digitalis prepartions Diuretics Indomethacin Marijuana Nicontinic acid Streptomycin Sulfa drugs Tetracycline *A combination of nicotine, sugar, and caffeine can temporarily affect vision. *Dairy products may have an adverse effect on the health of the eyes. *Avoid rancid foods and other sources of free radicals. *Increase consumption of legumes, yellow vegetables, foods rich in vitamins E and C (fresh fruits and vegetables), and flavonoid-rich berries (blueberries, blackberries, cherries, etc.). *Eyebright has been used historically to wash the eyes, helpful with pink eye, and for sore, inflamed eyes with discharge. It is reported to improve vision, relieve intraocular pressure and protect the optic nerve in early stages of glaucoma. It is claimed to remove cataracts after use for one year. It strengthens the capillaries and improves circulation in the eyes. *Eliminate white sugar and white flour from the diet.

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Thursday, September 1, 2016

Dr. Herb Says….stay healthy with nature Bee Pollen…Nature’s Perfect Food Bee Pollen is a pure, natural food source. Often referred to as “Nature’s Perfect Food” or “The Miracle Food,” Bee Pollen is the most complete and balanced food in nature. It is the only natural food source known to contain every essential nutrient needed by mankind, and it is easily assimilated by the body. Bee Pollen contains 96 nutrients including 16 vitamins, 16 minerals, 16 enzymes and coenzymes, and all the essential amino acids. It also contains a variety of sugars, carbohydrates, gums, fats and oils. The total fats and oils usually make up only about 5% of the pollen. There are two types of pollen, those that depend of air to spread them to new areas and those that remain in the flower. Bees are attracted to the heavy, sticky pollen that remains on the flowers. Bee Pollen is the male germ cells of flowering plants and is the starting point of production of fruits, grains, legumes, and vegetables. If bees can only reach one color of flower, their pollen will all be the same color. If they can reach a variety of flowers, their pollen will be several different colors. Research has shown that as bees collect pollen from flowers, they select only those flowers high in nutrients and ignore the poor ones. This explains why bee pollen contains such highly concentrated amounts of nutrients. Although bees have collected pollen for centuries, it was only a couple of decades ago that beekeepers invented special hives that enabled them to collect the pollen. A series of mesh-like enclosures are set up around the hive. As the bees fly through these enclosures, the pollen pellets fall from the bees’ legs and are collected in special containers. Once the pollen is collected, it is dried, cleaned, and prepared for human consumption. Bee Pollen can be purchased in tablet or granular form. Bee Pollen granules can be sprinkled on foods or mixed with yogurt. However, due to its strong taste, many people prefer to take Bee Pollen in tablet form, since tablets can be easily swallowed. Several research studies have shown that Bee Pollen helps build up strength and energy, provides needed carbohydrates in the purest form, acts as a tonic stimulant, restores poor appetites, and works as an ideal body regulator – promoting weight gain in underweight people and weight-loss in overweight people. Bee Pollen has been used by athletes for centuries to increase their energy and stamina. Many college and professional athletic teams include Bee Pollen as part of their regular fitness program. Many Olympic Champions have attributed their success to Bee Pollen. Steroids, and other drugs used by athletes to increase body weight and muscle growth, can have serious side effects. For this reason, it is not surprising that so many athletes have turned to Bee Pollen tablets as a natural, harmless way to gradually improve cell rebuilding and growth.

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Thursday, September 8, 2016

The Good Word from the Bible

Let’s help the Caldwell Pregnancy Care Center…

The Caldwell Pregnancy Care Center is very low on diapers (all sizes). Moms are coming in ...a weekly each week for lessons to earn diapers and othInspirational Message er items they are in need of for their babies. for today’s life-styles... The Caldwell Pregnancy Care Center is praying the Lord will provide. Can you help? 1 Thessalonians 5:2 “For yourselves know Thank you so much! perfectly that the day of the Lord of cometh Larry Huffman, owner of the Granite Drug as a thief in the night.” Center, has graciously offered to be a drop off location for those of you that would like to doWe all know that the Lord’s Day is the seventh nate diapers to the Caldwell Pregnancy Care day of the week, Saturday, the Sabbath. How- Center. We will try to find other drop off locaever, we do not know when the day of the tions in Hudson and Lenoir that will be more Lord will be. While the Lord’s Day is a day of convenient for those of you living in those arepeace and rest, the day of the Lord will be a as. day of darkness and gloominess, a day of About the Caldwell Pregnancy Care clouds and of thick darkness. It will be a day Center...The center opened in Nov em worse than has ever existed and worse than ber 1990. All of their services are free of any day that will come after it. It will be a day charge. They use the Earn While You Learn of great pain for the sinner, those who are not parenting curriculum and their clients earn keeping the commandments of God, but it vouchers to exchange for baby items in their will be a day of happiness for those who are Hope's Closet. Clients may elect to do Bible keeping the commandments of God. It will be studies to earn vouchers. They have limited opportunities for ultrasound off-site. They are the day of the return of Christ and those who concerned about every aspect for their clients' obey God are looking forward to that day. lives - emotional, physical and spiritual. They The only way to prepare for the day is to give conduct all appointments on a one-on-one bayour life to Jesus and allow Him to save you sis. On the first Thursday of the month our from your sins. Jesus does not save anyone in clients are invited to attend a large group their sins. Many people say that their sins are meeting where experts in the community precovered by the blood. The Bible never says, sent programs of interest to their moms. Facovered, but it does say that the blood of Je- thers of their babies can be invited by their sus Christ cleanses us from all sin. Jesus does clients to attend parenting appointments and not cover our sins and save us in our sins. He they can earn "Daddy Bucks" to be used for baby items. They also have a selection of macleanses us from all unrighteousness and ternity clothes for our clients. saves us from our sins. We are to confess and forsake our sins. We are not to confess and Caldwell Pregnancy Care Center 301 Connelly Springs Road keep them. PO Box 1561 Lenoir, NC 28645 By Dr. Herb Cole 828-757-9555 Of The Natural Food Store www.caldwellpregnancycare.org

Thursday, September 8, 2016

As Archery Season Approaches, Keep Your Sights on Safety RALEIGH, NC (September 2, 2016)…As archery season for deer opens Sept. 10 statewide, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reminds hunters to practice safety in the field. “Hunting season is the time when hunters put into practice all of the safety precautions they learned during hunter education,” said Carissa Shelton, the Commission’s western outreach manager. “Archery season comes with its own set of regulations and safe practices, both of which are the responsibility of the hunter.” Hunters should always take the time to use binoculars to positively identify their target and anything beyond that target before releasing an arrow. Additionally, they should always point their crossbow, longbow or compound bow in a safe direction.

Shelton reminds archery hunters who use a tree stand to: •Use a full-body safety harness at all times. •Ensure all belts, chains and attachments are in working order before use. •Maintain three points of contact when climbing. •Utilize a haul line to raise and lower equipment. All bowhunters should follow these safety tips: •Never carry a bow with a nocked arrow. •Never “dry-fire” a bow – Releasing without an arrow can cause sudden breakage. •Load a crossbow only when in a fixed hunting position. •Keep fingers and thumb below the rail of a crossbow at all times. •Use a flashlight when changing locations during low-light conditions.

For more information on hunting seasons, Hunting Heritage Apprentice Permits and the Hunter Education Program, go to www.ncwildlife.org/hunting.

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Susan G. Komen Northwest NC 2017-2018 Grant’s Training WINSTON-SALEM, NC (September 1, 2016)… Komen Northwest NC is pleased to announce our 2017-18 Community Grant Request for Application (RFA) will be available October 10, 2016. Our Community Grant program serves 22 counties, including Alamance, Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Davie, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, Madison, Mitchell, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, Yancey and Yadkin. At minimum the Project Director from each applicant organization must attend at least one GeMS (Grants eManagement System) Training session to be eligible to submit an application. There are currently four GeMS training sessions scheduled for the 2017-2018 grant cycle. More information is available at www.komennorthwestnc.org Registration is required by emailing Elizabeth Miller at emiller@komennorthwestnc.org or calling 336.721.0037. October 11, 2016, 9 am – 11 am: Watauga County Public Library, 140 Queen St, Boone, NC 28607 October 13, 2016, 9 am – 11 am: Kellex Sales Office, 101 Government Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28601 October 19, 2016, 9 am – 11 am: Cone Health Cancer Center, Room 2024, 501 N Elam Ave, Greensboro, NC 27403 October 20, 2016, 9 am – 11 am: Derrick L. Davis Cancer Center, Conference Room, 3333 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Caldwell Is Hiring scheduled for Thursday, September 15 With another diverse range of companies expected to be participating, the 13th Caldwell is Hiring is set for Thursday, Sept. 15 from 8:30 a.m. until noon at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir. Miller Hill Baptist Church w ill h ave Fall Revival Services September 18-22 at 7pm. The theme is "God's Amazing Grace" and the revival preacher will be John Whisnant from Morganton. There will be Bible preaching, heartfelt singing, and revival praying. You are invited - bring a friend.

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Obituaries Mary Doris Bowman Icard

Mary Doris Bowman Icard, 91, of Granite Falls, passed away at Shaire Nursing Center on Sunday, September 4, 2016. She was born in Caldwell County on May 9, 1925 to Edwin M. and Minnie S. Bowman of the Grace Chapel area. She was preceded in death by her husband William (Bill) Icard, infant daughter Sandra Lynn and son-in-law Buddy McLaurin. She was the seventh of nine children. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Jessie, Ray, Harmon, and Kenneth Bowman and three sisters, Mabel Sherrill, Lib Mackie, and Marcelle Bowman. She is survived by one sister Zelma B. Curtis of Grace Chapel and many nieces and nephews.

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Mimi, as she was lovingly called by all of her grandchildren, is survived by two daughters. Diane McLaurin and friend J.D. Williams, granddaughter Kristie Mitchell, great-granddaughter Mary Elizabeth. Grandson, Shannon McLaurin and wife Dawn, great grandsons Tristen and Tyler. Daughter Terrie Johnson and husband Bill, granddaughter Jennifer Kirby and husband Shane, great granddaughter Lilli, granddaughter Kate Hicks and husband Glenn, great grandchildren, Ellie Kate and Hudson. Mary Doris was married on 4/17/1946. She worked part-time for many years at Mack’s Dept. Store. She was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church where she was very active in Sunday School, Women’s Circle and mission trips. She cultivated many enduring relationships with her bridge friends and traveling companions. Her favorite pastime was playing bingo throughout her lifetime. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at first United Methodist Church in Granite Falls conducted by Rev. Howard Fleming. Receiving friends and family from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM. Serving as pallbearers will be nephews of Mrs. Icard: Danny Bowman, Mike Mackie, Ronnie Bowman, Marty Curtis, Kenny Bowman and Phillip Bowman. The family would like to send a special thank you and blessing to the staff of Shaire Retirement Center.

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“Movies with Mike” Comfort Viewing…by Mike Holsclaw Of late, the chattering classes have been debating, half seriously, whether 2016 is the worst year in history. Between terrorist attacks, extreme climate events, chaos in the Middle East, and an American political scene that is as polarized as at any time since the Red Scare of the 1950's, things do look pretty bleak. Professional historians, however, do point out the first half of the 1940's was even worse, what with a World War and all, and most agree that 1348, the year that the Black Death entered Europe from Asia, still holds the title for worst year ever. Even so, I know all this turmoil calls out for some respite, some momentary surcease from sorrow. Some of us turn to comfort food to mitigate our woes; chocolate, a baked potato with butter and sour cream, and macaroni and cheese can all work wonders on a bleak outlook, at least for a while. Another, even better, source of endorphin bump, for me, is the right movie at just the right moment; the following may not be my favorite films (see my previous column, "A Fun Game"), but I find that these are some of the movies that can consistently make my attitude rosier: Singin' in the Rain - In my humble opinion, probably the greatest musical of all time. The great thing about "Singin' in the Rain" is that it's not just a musical; it's also slapstick comedy, a love story, a deft satire on the mores of amoral Hollywood, and, as I argued once while introducing the film, a kind of science fiction tale. How so, you ask? Well, one of its central plot points is the uproar that took place when the film industry transitioned from silent films to "talkies" and some of the best science fiction is about how technology upends society, so, there you go. Yet, even if you don't accept my premise, you have to admit that the songs and cast are top notch; Gene Kelly, Donald O' Connor and Debbie Reynolds have never been better and Jean Hagen is deliciously rotten as "Lina Lamont", doing her best Judy Holliday imitation from "Born Yesterday". The next time we send a spacecraft out into the galaxy on a billion-year jaunt, carrying a precious cargo of culturally significant artifacts that we hope will impress our interstellar neighbors, I nominate the sequence in this film where Gene Kelly is dancing, "laughing and singing", in the rain. A pure moment of cinematic bliss! The 7 Faces of Dr. Lao - It's a shame that this delightful fantasy from 1964 is no longer as well-known as it should be; Tony Randall delivers a bravura performance as Dr. Lao, a mysterious combination of Chinese fakir and tutelary spirit, as well as playing five other characters in the film! George Pal produces and directs with a cheerful spirit of gentle whimsy, and Charles Beaumont presents a script with dialogue that often rises to the level of poetry. This film has one of my favorite quotes in all of literature or cinema; Dr. Lao speaks to a young boy who wants to join his circus: "Mike, the whole world is a circus if you know how to look at it. The way the sun goes down when you're tired, comes up when you want to be on the move. That's real magic. The way a leaf grows. The song of the birds. The way the desert looks at night, with the moon embracing it. Oh my boy... that's circus enough for anyone. Every time you watch a rainbow and feel wonder in your heart. Every time you pick up a handful of dust and see not the dust, but a mystery, a marvel, there in your hand. Every time you stop and think, 'I'm alive, and being alive is fantastic!'. Every time such a thing happens, your part of the Circus of Dr. Lao." Makes you feel better already, doesn't it?

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Comfort Viewing…by Mike Holsclaw Continued from page 18…

What's Up Doc? - Peter Bogdanovich directed this loving tribute to both screwball comedies and Warner Brothers cartoons(!) in 1972. In addition to transforming Barbra Streisand into a trickster figure more than a little bit reminiscent of Bugs Bunny, he also made her character vibrantly sexy, which I thought was no mean feat. He also made Ryan O' Neal as charming as Cary Grant, which I also wouldn't have believed before I saw it. His most significant accomplishment, though, was resurrecting the screwball comedy for a new generation and, in the process, creating a comedy classic that is evergreen; I've seen this movie a half dozen times and it still makes me laugh as reliably now as the first time I saw it. That, to me, is the real test of time. If you've never seen it, do yourself a favor and track it down. Try it, you'll like it! Adventures in Babysitting - With all due respect to the Disney Channel, there is only one "Adventures in Babysitting" and it was released in theaters in 1987. I don't know why this movie struck such a chord with me but I remember that I went back to see it four or five times; part of the reason was that I developed an enormous crush on Elizabeth Shue, but I also really liked the fish out of water quality of the story. It appealed to my sense of the absurd to see these sheltered, upper-class kids trying to navigate what seemed to be a genuinely scary urban landscape. I thought it was a novel twist to graft the hero's quest onto the shoulders of Elizabeth Shue's character; at that time female heroes were a lot less common than they are today. Her Chris Parker was more than equal to the task; Shue makes her independent, resourceful, and courageous. I know that the chances that they could capture lightning in a bottle twice were extremely slim but I always wished that they could have found a way to tell more stories of the adventures of Chris Parker! For those of us who have seen the film, always remember "Babysitter's Blues" and Vincent D'Onofrio as "Thor" (the same year he played "Pyle" in "Full Metal Jacket"!). These are just a few of the films that I consider to be pick-me-ups when life is knocking you off your pins. I hope that perhaps you will seek them out and see if they prove therapeutic for you as well. Plus, if you like, my dear children of the ether, I may revisit this theme in the future and prescribe some other mood enhancing pieces of cinematic art to help see us through our collective dark night of the soul! Pauline said that she lost it at the movies but I'm hoping that maybe we can find it there as well…

Caldwell Hospice Offers I Just Want to Help LENOIR, NC (September 2, 2106)…How do you help someone who is grieving? What do you say? What should you not say? An upcoming community workshop from Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care answers those and other questions with practical guidance on providing support and encouragement to a grieving person. I Just Want to Help will be presented from 6 to 7:30 pm, Wednesday, September 20, at Caldwell Hospice’s McCreary Family Professional Center, 526 Pine Mountain Road, Hudson. Chaplain John Robbins will facilitate the workshop. Caldwell Hospice is committed to providing community bereavement services to anyone who needs and wants help in coping with their grief, including those with no hospice affiliation. This workshop is one of many grief services made possible through the generous support of the community. For more information about I Just Want to Help or other bereavement services, call 828.754.0101, email jrobbins@caldwellhospice.org, or visit www.caldwellhospice.org or facebook. For more information, or to register, call 828.754.0101. Friendship Baptist Church, 4676 H or sesho e B en d Road, Hu dson w ill host a First R esponders Recognition Service on Sunday, September 11 at 10:00am. A covered dish meal will be served after the service. For more information call the church office at 828-728-5121.

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Obituaries Brian Keith Chapman Brian Chapman, age 49, of Granite Falls went home to be with his Lord and Savior September 1, 2016, at Caldwell County Hospice and Palliative Care, Hudson. He was born August 6, 1967, son of Albert â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dickâ&#x20AC;? Chapman and Joyce Bolick Chapman. In addition to his parents, Mr. Chapman is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Monica Johnson Chapman of the home; two daughters, Abigail and Samantha Chapman of the home; The family will receive friends Sunday, September 4, 2016, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Mackie Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Monday, September 5, 2016, 2:00 PM at Hoyle Memorial Christian Fellowship Church in Lawndale, NC. Devin Hildebran and Jesse Boyd will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that memorials be made to ALS, 4 N. Blount Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27601 or Caldwell County Hospice and Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood Street, Lenoir, NC 28645. Mackie Funeral Home of Gr an ite Falls, NC is serving the family. You may view the obituary online at www.mackiefh.com. Glenn Phillip Moore Glenn Moore, age 88, of Hickory went home to be with his Lord and Savior September 3, 2016, at Kingston Assisted Living, Hickory. He was born September 15, 1927, son of the late Savanah and Ella Phillips Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister Faye Smith; and one brother, Pleze Moore. Mr. Moore is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Polly Starnes Moore of the home; two daughters, Lannie Hackler and husband James of Duck Key, Florida and Tanya Reid and husband Harrison of Hickory; four grandchildren, Phillip Scott McDade, Jennifer Lunt, Jacob Reid and wife Jessie, and Isaac Reid; four great-grandchildren, Zackery McDade, Sophie McDade, Brooke McDade, and Ivey Lea Lunt. Continued on page 24...

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Glenn has been loved and cherished deeply by all of his family and many friends. Glenn returned that love to his family and to so many others that crossed his path, as he saw someone in need. He also made many friends as he and Polly traveled around the country and overseas on behalf of Pepsi. Glenn was a lifetime member of Grace Chapel United Methodist Church where he had served on the Board of Trustees and the Administrative Board. Glenn always had a big smile for everyone he met and on any day would most likely greet you saying he was “finer than frog hair split four ways”; and he was just as he left this earth. The family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall at Grace Chapel United Methodist Church on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM with the funeral service to follow at 3:00 PM. Rev. David Nolan will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be Scott McDade, Zachery McDade, Jacob Reid, Isaac Reid, Folger Teague and Josh Starnes. In lieu of flowers the family asked that memorials be made to Grace Chapel United Methodist Church, 4336 Grace Chapel Road, Granite Falls, NC 28630. Mackie Funeral Home of Gr an ite Falls, NC is serving the family. You may view the obituary online at www.mackiefh.com.