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Thursday, September 15, 2016

Rivercrest Medical Complex first-phase in Granite Falls taking shape GRANITE FALLS, NC (September 9, 2016)…Currently the project is behind by two weeks due to the rainy weather earlier in the summer. Construction crews are working hard to make up some of the time lost. The project is now on target to be completed in early November, weather permitting. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at the site with the project getting underway soon thereafter.

Rivercrest, is a three-phase medical complex, initially offering 24 thousand square feet of space, focusing on adult services. Located just across from Wal-Mart in Granite Falls, but on the same side of highway 321, Rivercrest will become a new medical home to five or six primary care physicians. That home includes internal medicine and family practice, along with subspecialists such as cardiologists, surgeons, gastroenterologists, as well as relocating Plus Urgent Care. Caldwell intends to occupy approximately 60 percent of the Medical Office Building with plans for independent physician groups to occupy the remaining 40%. The second phase of the Rivercrest medical complex will incorporate a new ambulatory surgery center. According to Easton, “Ambulatory Surgery centers are more cost effective for consumers, and we know this is how we have to bring value to the communities we serve.” The Rivercrest Medical Complex will be an asset to Caldwell County and Granite Falls providing a much needed healthcare alternative to its residents as well as providing more jobs.

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Rabies: Educate. Vaccinate. Eliminate: Caldwell County joins World Rabies Day 2016

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LENOIR, NC (September 12, 2016)…World Rabies Day, a global campaign to help prevent the world’s most fatal disease. World Rabies Day is being facilitated by the international non-profit organization, Global Alliance for Rabies Control. This year’s theme is Rabies: Educate. Vaccinate. Eliminate. Working together against rabies, helps people and animals live safely, together against rabies.

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“Rabies is a vaccine-preventable disease so pet owners should make sure their animals’ rabies vaccinations are current,” says Denise Michaud, Caldwell County Health Department, Health Director. It is important to have your pets vaccinated. Keeping your pet’s rabies vaccination up-to-date will help protect your community, family and pets from this deadly virus. If your pet is up-to-date on rabies vaccinations, they are protected from the rabies virus. If your pet has not been vaccinated or is not up-to-date on vaccinations, there is a possibility your pet could acquire the rabies disease. Vaccines are available at your local veterinarian’s office and Caldwell County Animal Control. The aim of World Rabies Day’s theme, Rabies: Educate. Vaccinate. Eliminate, is to build on recent commitments to globally eliminate human deaths from rabies by 2030. According to Professor Louis Nel, Chief Executive Officer of the Global Alliance for Rabies Control, “We can save the lives of tens of thousands of people that die needlessly each year from rabies by raising awareness of the disease and taking the correct preventative measures.” Additional information is available online at www.rabiesalliance.org or by calling Caldwell County Animal Control (828) 757-8625. Faith Baptist Church w ill be hosting a benefit dinner on Saturday, September 17 from 11am5pm. Proceeds will go Mrs. Robbins who needs equipment to help her get in and out of the vehicle she rides in so she can remain mobile. BBQ plates: $7.00 (Drinks included) desserts for $1.00. Faith Baptist Church is located at 1655 Bradford Mountain Road in Lenoir.

Thursday, September 15, 2016

State Eliminates Road Sign Test For Driver License Renewal RALEIGH, NC (September 7, 2016)…Beginning this month, drivers who want to renew their North Carolina license will no longer be required to retake a test on the identification of road signs. This policy is part of Governor Pat McCrory’s “Driving Change” initiative to increase efficiency and improve customer service at driver license offices. The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will continue to require sign and symbol testing as part of the issuance of an initial North Carolina driver license. Vision testing will be conducted only as part of a required in-person, in-office license renewal. “We hope the change will help to streamline the issuance process and complement our other efforts to reduce wait and service times across the state,” said DMV Commissioner Kelly J. Thomas.

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The policy change applies to the renewal of regular Class A, B and C driver licenses and is a result of House Bill 959, which was enacted during the 2016 session of the General Assembly.

Instead of a recipe this week we want to help Yolkfellow of Caldwell NCDMV now offers driver license renewals and County get the word out about their many other services online. Customers are encour- urgent need for their Food Pantry.

aged to check the official NCDMV website at www.ncdot.gov/dmv and click “Online Services” to Urgent need for Food Pantry: Toiletries - deosee if their driver license needs can be met online. dorant, toilet tissue, bar soap; and, Thrift Crest View Baptist Church, 1908 B low ing Rock Boulevard, Lenoir, will have their annual Children's Fall Festival on Saturday, October 8th, from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM. Inflatables include a 30' Rock Climb, 22' Dual Slide, Obstacle Course, and Moonwalk Bouncer. Other activities include Hayride, Face Painting, Cookie Decorating, Crafts, Maze, Puppet Show, Ring Toss, Bean Bag Toss, Spin-the-Wheel, Pumpkin Walk, Balloons, Popcorn, Hotdogs with all the trimmings and lots of candy! ALL are invited and the event is free! Donations will be accepted to support an orphanage in Romania through Finding Hope Ministries. There will be a silent auction bake sale of delicious home-made desserts with all money going to support the orphanage. Bring the family for an afternoon of fun! For more information, you may call 828-758-8888 or 828-850-3685.

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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!

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Thursday, September 15, 2016

Western N.C. Downtowns Awarded $272,000 in Grants for Wi-Fi RALEIGH, NC (September 14, 2016)…Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is awarding a total of $272,000 to 10 western North Carolina communities that plan to offer free Wi-Fi access in their downtown areas. Appalachian Regional Commission Enhances Internet Access for Businesses, Students and Visitors… “Connecting North Carolina communities and classrooms to Wi-Fi has been a central focus of our administration since day one,” said Governor McCrory. “These grants build on our commitment to improve North Carolina’s economy and education, and will help western North Carolina offer or expand Internet access for residents, students, entrepreneurs and visitors.” The 10 municipal grant recipients are: • Bryson City with a grant amount of $10,493; • Forest City with a grant amount of $21,200; • Granite Falls with a grant amount of $29,681; • Hudson with a grant amount of $40,735; • Morganton with a grant amount of $30,783; • Rosman with a grant amount of $5,780; • Rutherford College with a grant amount of $31,720; • Valdese with a grant amount of $49,094; • Walnut Cove with a grant amount of $17,944; • Wilkesboro with a grant amount of $35,000 Projects require a local match and will be self-supporting upon completion of the one-year term of the grant. N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, N.C. Department of Information Technology Secretary Keith Werner and ARC Federal Co-Chair Earl Gohl awarded the grants today at Isothermal Community College in Rutherford County. “Broadband access brings modern vitality to North Carolina’s historic business districts,” Secretary Skvarla said. “These investments will serve approximately 415 businesses and attract visitors. Wi-Fi is also a critical resource for secondary and post-secondary students in these communities who may not have high-speed Internet access at home.” The ARC-supported Wi-Fi projects advance the goals of North Carolina’s State Broadband Plan, which guides policies and programs that seek to leverage broadband infrastructure as a catalyst for education, economic development and public-service delivery. The plan was developed in 2015 by the North Carolina Information Technology’s Broadband Infrastructure team. “From day one, Governor Pat McCrory has been committed to transforming the way North Carolinians do business throughout the state,” said Secretary Werner. “Improving North Carolina’s broadband infrastructure to increase access to affordable high-speed Internet is key to making Governor McCrory’s vision a reality.” North Carolina ranks No. 2 in the nation in state investment in broadband infrastructure, according to the 2016 “Fifty States of Broadband” report by the Strategic Networks Group. To build on this ranking, Governor McCrory has committed to connecting 100 percent of North Carolina classrooms to robust Wi -Fi by 2018. Currently more than 65 percent of classrooms have access to Wi-Fi. When the governor entered office in 2013, just 22 percent of classrooms were connected. Established in 1965, the Appalachian Regional Commission is an economic development agency of the federal government. North Carolina is among 13 states working in partnership with ARC in facilitating economic and community development in 420 counties across Appalachia. There are 29 North Carolina counties in the ARC footprint. Its programs in the state are administered by the Rural Economic Development team at N.C. Commerce.

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Town of Sawmills pays tribute to Sawmills Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department with a special ceremony SAWMILLS, NC (September 10, 2016)…On Saturday, September 10, 2016, the Town of Sawmills paid tribute to Sawmills Fire and Rescue with a special ceremony across from the fire department. The Town Council has declared the first full week in September as Sawmills Fire and Rescue Appreciation Week. This dedicated group has served the Sawmills area since 1958. (All information and photographs courtesy of Linda Crowder.)

Pam Duncan presented the history of Sawmills Fire Department. Current and former chiefs – David Price, Brian Church, Greg Wilson, and Steve Duncan.

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Mountain Grove Baptist Church h as a Food Pantr y an d th ey h and o ut gr ocer ies 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 Alfr ed Har tley Ro ad, h as a singing ever y fou r th Sunday night at 6pm. Pastor Geoffery Day welcomes everyone.

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Caldwell Hospice Offers Healing Hearts Support Group LENOIR, NC (September 9, 2016)…All your hopes, dreams, and plans for the future are turned upside down with the death of a child. At first, you may feel numb or dazed and have a sense of disbelief. Then, waves of varying emotions hit. Healing Hearts, a five-week support group for any parent who has experienced the loss of a son or daughter of any age, will meet on October 4, 11, 18, 25, and November 1, 2016, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at Ashewood Grief and Counseling Services, 1002 Ashe Avenue, SW, Lenoir. Bereavement Coordinator Steve Butler, DMin, ACC, will facilitate the support group. Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care is your community-based, non-profit hospice care provider. Because of the generous support of our community and the belief that bereavement services improve quality of life, Caldwell Hospice offers community bereavement services to anyone who needs our help in coping with grief. Just as with our hospice services, we meet people where they are and walk with them on their journey in their own time, in their own way. For more information or to register, call 828.754.0101 or email sbutler@caldwellhospice.org.

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LENOIR, NC (September 8, 2016)…The Caldwell Heritage Museum in Lenoir adds two events to their calendar. September 14 Wednesday 10:00 am Coffee with the Curator-Author Brenda McKean will speak on Civilians and the Homefront during the Civil War October 8 Saturday-7:00pm Nora Brooks’ performance of Anna Morrison Jackson-MuseumTickets: $10, $12-available at Caldwell Heritage Museum (828)-758-4004

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Dr. Herb Saysâ&#x20AC;Ś.Stay healthy with nature Insomnia It is estimated that over 30% of the population (or 100 million) Americans suffer from insomnia. There are three types of insomnia, 1) sleep onset insomnia or difficulty falling asleep, 2) maintenance insomnia, which is frequent awakening and 3) early-morning-awakening insomnia. Insomnia is a SYMPTOM which could have many causes, such as, anxiety, tension, stress, environmental disruptions, caffeine, depression, hypoglycemia, and lack of production of melatonin. Psychological factors account for 50% of insomnia cases evaluated in sleep labs. CAUSES Intolerance to certain foods, excessive eating, caffeine, drugs or medicines, and alcohol can adversely affect sleep. Even a few cups of coffee in the morning can interfere with the quantity and quality of sleep at night. Over-the-counter medications such as cold and cough preparations that contain caffeine, or caffeine-related substances can also increase sleep disorders. Drugs that can lead to insomnia include thyroid preparations, oral contraceptives, beta-blockers, and marijuana. Heavy drinking can reduce total sleep time. Unsuspected food tolerance or food allergies can play a role in sleep disorders. The most common foods that people are sensitive to are dairy products, wheat, corn and chocolate. Symptoms may include tension, jitteriness, restlessness and inattentiveness by day and insomnia by night. Fatigue is one of the first symptoms of food intolerance. Fatigue is usually most noticeable upon rising in the morning, especially in children. Some people with food intolerance are often irritable in the morning and need a nap in the afternoon and may suffer from insomnia at night.

Although anxiety and depression can cause insomnia, usually this is short-term and the insomnia will disappear when the situation changes. Severe long term cases of insomnia are not due solely to emotional factors. If it is the result of a biochemical problem, it must be addressed. Physiological factors can have a very significant effect on sleep and sleep patterns. High nighttime levels of cortisone, secreted by the adrenal glands can disturb sleep. Stomach and bladder problems and restless leg movement syndrome, and reduced levels of melatonin can interfere with sleep. CONVENTIONAL TREATMENTS Four to six million Americans take prescription sleeping pills. Unfortunately, medications often mask the root cause of insomnia and lead to even more dangerous health risks and dependencies. Sleeping pills may work initially, but generally lose their effectiveness after a few weeks. The common class of Benzodiazepine prescription sleeping pills can cause many side effects. Examples are tolerance, dependence, withdrawal symptoms, a hangover effect, alteration of the memory process, and they can potentiate the effects of alcohol. Most importantly these drugs can lead to rebound insomnia. The insomnia can become worse after discontinuation than it was before taking the drug. ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT Alternative approaches to insomnia are diet alteration, nutritional supplements including herbs and behavioral treatments. Continued on page 10... Sun 7 to 6 M-T 7 to 6

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Dr. Herb Says….stay healthy with nature Insomnia It is essential to rule out food intolerance as the cause. Allergy rotation diets are one way to detect this. In one study on infants, removing cow’s milk from their diets eliminated sleeplessness. When milk was reintroduced, the sleeplessness recurred. Avoid consuming alcohol, caffeine, sugar, tobacco, cheese, chocolate, sauerkraut, wine, pork products, eggplant, potatoes, spinach, and tomatoes at bedtime. These contain tyramine, which increases the release of norepinephrine, a brain chemical stimulant. Foods that contain tryptophan promote sleep. These are ideal to eat at bedtime, turkey, bananas, figs, dates, yogurt, wholegrain crackers, grapefruit and nut butters. A protein rich snack at bedtime may help. NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS Perhaps the most exciting and most publicized supplement to affect insomnia is melatonin. It is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland. The pineal gland is located in the mid-brain directly behind the eyes. It resembles the shape of a pine cone and is about 5 to 8 millimeters long, which is about the size of a pea. The physiology of the pineal gland is still somewhat obscure. It is an endocrine gland, which is a system of glands that affect the body’s activities by releasing chemical messengers called hormones, into the blood stream. One of the hormones released by the pineal gland is melatonin. Melatonin’s function is to play a role in the circadian rhythm of the body. Circadian rhythm is simply the day/night cycle or sleep/wake pattern of our body. The pineal bland regulates the circadian rhythm of sleep/wake cycle by producing melatonin at night in response to dark and serotonin during the day in response to daylight. Melatonin levels usually peak about 2 a.m. and decreases until daylight. At daybreak the melatonin drops off and serotonin increases. Melatonin governs about 100 other natural rhythms of the body, including body temperature, stress response and hormone levels. It is during sleep that the body renews and repairs itself, preparing us for our wakeful, more productive hours. Lack of sleep, or lack of deep sleep, can cascade us into a myriad of health disorders. If our melatonin peak is disrupted by aging, stress, jet-lag, or other reasons, many mental and physiological functions are adversely affected. The ability to think clearly, remember key facts, and make sound decisions can be hampered by these upsets in the biological clock. Unfortunately at one time or another, most individuals experience a poor night’s sleep. The problem is that as we grow older we produce less melatonin. In fact, elderly people may only produce ½ the amount of melatonin as young adults produce. Supplemental melatonin pills are under investigation as treatment for many conditions including jetlag, Seasonal Affective Disorder (which is depression in the winter), depression, cancer and insomnia. Supplemental melatonin has been shown in studies to lessen the amount of time it takes people to fall asleep and decrease the amount of times the test subjects woke up during the night. It appears to improve every aspect of sleep. Subjects on melatonin slept longer. Melatonin appears to work by resetting the body’s circadian rhythm or sleep/wake cycle. Most importantly test subjects woke up feeling refreshed not groggy. There appears to be no side effects since melatonin is a substance natural to the body. Continued on page 11... Sun 7 to 6 M-T 7 to 6

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Dr. Herb Says….stay healthy with nature Insomnia In all cases, research suggests that melatonin should be taken at night before midnight. Timing is crucial for the most effective use of melatonin. Timing and dosages may vary widely from person to person. Most people start by taking 3mg at bedtime and adjusting their dose from there. If you sleep well but are drowsy in the morning you may want to cut back the dose. If 3mg has little or no effect many people increase the dose by 3mg under your health care professional’s suggestion. Some researchers say that it may take time for the melatonin to build up in the system. Some people find they do best by taking melatonin right before bed. Others find they must take melatonin 1 or even 2 hours before retiring. Each person will have to find out what works best for them. Do not take it in the morning or during the day unless you must sleep during the day. Dr. Lee Cowden, M.D., of Dallas, TX has had excellent success using melatonin in treating insomnia. He suggests taking melatonin nightly, between 10:00 pm and midnight, for one to two weeks to reset the biological clock, then every other night for several months to normalize sleep habits. Dr. Cowden reports that one of his patients suffered from insomnia for 10 years, only sleeping three hours a night. He had been to many sleep disorders centers, dozens of sleep specialists, and had used practically every prescription drug for insomnia, without any results. Dr. Cowden took the man off sugar, caffeine, told him to sleep in a totally dark room, and to remove all electrical devices such as clocks, radios, and televisions from his night stands. He used melatonin as suggested by Dr. Cowden along with vitamin C and omega 3 oils. After a few days, he was sleeping seven to eight hours a night, and after two months he said he was sleeping like he had slept as a child. People on rotating shifts should take melatonin before they want to go to sleep. It has been found to regulate the biological clock and get the sleep cycle back to normal. You should not feel out of sorts for days as you try to get adjusted to the shift change because melatonin should help alleviate the trouble people normally have adjusting. Taking melatonin may eliminate jet-lag by readjusting the circadian rhythm or sleep/wake cycle. Changing time zones desynchronizes your cycle. Anyone who is planning on traveling especially from east to west may want to take melatonin for several days after arrival to regulate the body’s clock. Melatonin also appears to eliminate the fatigue and other symptoms of jet-lag. The reason scientists are looking at using melatonin for depression is because tests show that one symptom of severe depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder is low melatonin levels in the body and abnormal sleep/wake cycles. Melatonin appears to inhibit tumor growth. Many studies have shown that melatonin enhances the ability of experimental animals to withstand stress by enhancing and maintaining immune function. The immune system is our defense mechanism for fighting off diseases. Recent studies have shown that Alzheimer’s patients have reduced levels of melatonin. Sleep/wake cycles of these people are often disrupted. It will be interesting to see if restoring melatonin levels will offer any other quality of life improvement as well as helping them sleep. Continued on page 11... Sun 7 to 6 M-T 7 to 6

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Dr. Herb Says….stay healthy with nature Insomnia A POW reported that melatonin relieved his night flashbacks of Vietnam. He had tried everything for the flashbacks. He had even become addicted to Valium. The man would wake up several times at night with the flashbacks. After using melatonin he reported that he did not have the flashbacks. Even when he did wake up during the night, he was without flashbacks. Melatonin extended the life span of lab animals. Swedish researchers found that melatonin not only prolonged the life span but exerted an extraordinarily positive action on their performance and reversed or delayed the symptoms of age-related debility, disease, and cosmetic decline in a dramatic fashion. Melatonin should not be used by children or premenopausal women with PMS related depression. Women in childbearing years should not take it continuously. It appears to be safe for those 40 and older on an ongoing basis for insomnia, improved immune function and to slow the aging process. Other supplements know to aid in sleep are: Niacin amide (Vitam in B3) Taking o ne gr am (1000 m illigram s) at bedtim e m ay be h elpful fo r th o se w h o w ake up and are unable to get back to sleep. Spirulina, Chlorella, Blue or Green algae. Th ese o r oth er sim ilar pro ducts ar e a natur al so ur ce of trypto ph an. Calcium and Magnesium. Taking th ese supplem ents can also h ave a r elaxing, sedative effect. Th e bo dy tends to lose calcium at night so it would be wise to take it at night even if insomnia is not a problem. Some experts believe that a deficiency of calcium and magnesium may cause people to wake up during the night and not be able to go back to sleep. B Vitamins. Th e B ’s are known to have a sedative effect on the nerves, and taking 50- 100 milligrams daily can help prevent insomnia. Chromium. Supplem ental chr o m ium is effective fo r inso m nia caused by low bloo d sugar. Natural Hormone Therapy. M any w o m en w ith sleep distur bances r elated to PM S and m eno pausal sym ptom s can be helped with natural progesterone. Natural progesterone restores hormonal balance and has a calming effect. Estrogen on the other hand causes brain cells to swell leading to irritability and sleep disturbances. Herbs. Cer tain h er bs h ave lo ng been know n to induce a peaceful and r estful sleep such as ch am o m ile, skullcap, passionflower, hops, and valerian. The herb Valerian Root, has been used for hundreds of years as a sleep aid. Studies have shown Valerian to be as effective as small doses of barbiturate or benzodiazepines without the groggy feeling the next day. Studies have found valerian to be very beneficial for irregular or poor sleepers and for people with difficulty falling asleep. Herbs should be taken about forty-five minutes before bedtime. An herb bath can also be effective. Fill a muslin bag with chamomile, linden flowers, or lavender and hang it from the faucet so the hot water can run through it. Exercise, except at bedtime, has been shown to improve sleep quality.

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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 15, 2016

CCC&TI Announces 100% Passage Rates Ophthalmic Medical Assistant...Th e 2016 class of CCC&TI Ophthalmic Medical Assistant graduates recently achieved a 100 percent passage rate on the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology Certified Ophthalmic Assistant national certification exam. Pictured seated from left to right are Health Sciences Department Chair Barbara Harris, Courtney Morton, Megan Baker, Falyn Peacock, Heather Chester and OMA Coordinator and Instructor Faith Race. Standing, left to right are Tate Fulbright, Gina Guifarro, Ariana Trejo, Missy Rowe, Kristen Millsap (did not sit for exam), Jalen Chambers and Callie Hoover. Basic Law Enforcement Training...Spr ing 2016 gr adu ates of CCC&TIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basic Law Enforcement Training program achieved a 100 percent successful completion rate of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission Exam. Pictured are front row, left to right, Dillon Benge, Jared Spray, Bradley Beach, Jr. and Kyle Hartley. Back row left to right are Joshua Reuscher, David Gragg, Robert Campbell and Jordan Williams. Photo on page 15. First Baptist Church Hudson w ill host a B eth Moor e Living Pr oof S im ulcast on Satur day, September 17 at 10am in the Life Center. The cost is $20.00, which includes event, lunch, refreshments and listening guide. Register online at www.hudsonfirst.org or call 728-4297.

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Clearview Baptist Church, 2455 Alfr ed Hartley Rd, Lenoir will celebrate Homecoming on Sunday, September 25 at 11am. There will be special singing by Jimmy Caudill, a special homecoming message, and lunch after the service. You and your family are invited. First Baptist Church of Rhodhiss w ill be having revival with Reverend Sellers on September 25 - 28. Revival begins nightly at 7pm and all are welcome.

Local Jeweler Keynotes Conference HUDSON, NC (September 15, 2016)â&#x20AC;ŚBill Warren, owner of The Gold Mine Fine Jewelry & Gifts, Inc. in Hudson was the keynote speaker at the recent Southeastern Jewelers Organization (SJO) Conference held at the Ballayntine Resort in Charlotte, NC. Warren spoke to a packed room full of jewelry retailers from all over the US on the subject of "How To Have A Huge Black Friday Event!" He taught them techniques that he has developed and uses successfully to bring in crowds of 300-500 people on Black Friday. Warren regularly speaks across the US at conferences, association meetings and shows on motivation and marketing of a small town business. The Gold Mine is located at 545 Main Street downtown Hudson, NC telephone# (828) 726-1009 website: The Gold Mine 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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Get Moving Day LENOIR, NC (September 15, 2016)…Caldwell County Health Department is hosting a countywide “Get Moving Day” event on September 29th which promotes setting aside 30 minutes for physical activity and movement amongst all age groups. Movement can be walking, playing a sport, swimming, gymnastics, stretches, weight exercises, and much more. The goal of this day is to raise awareness about the importance of exercise and to encourage community participation. Exercise has a wide range of benefits and is necessary for physical fitness and good health. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that young people aged 6–17 years participate in at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily. According to the American Heart Association, physical activity helps with: * controlling weight * reducing blood pressure * raising HDL ("good") cholesterol * reducing the risk of diabetes and some kinds of cancer * improved psychological well-being, including gaining more self-confidence and higher selfesteem.

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Other benefits include increased relaxation, better sleep and mood, strong immune function, stress relief, and more. We encourage everyone in the community to participate in “Get Moving Day” by doing some type of exercise for at least 30 minutes. Whether it’s a relaxing walk, a yoga class, working out at the gym, doing chores around the house, participating in sports, or another activity, make it your goal to set aside the time on “Getting Moving Day” and try to make it part of your daily routine!

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“Movies with Mike” Hail Fellows, Well Met…by Mike Holsclaw We lost Gene Wilder this week. It pains me to even write the words. For a lot of millennials, this has meant the loss of their beloved Willy Wonka, and I don't dispute the magnificence of that performance, but for my generation, it also means the passing of Leo Bloom from "The Producers", Phillipe and Claude (!) from "Start The Revolution Without Me", the Waco Kid from "Blazing Saddles", and, of course, Frederick "Fronk-en-steen" from "Young Frankenstein". One of my fondest cinematic memories is the dance routine from this film, Gene and Peter Boyle, gamely, if clumsily, performing "Puttin' on the Ritz". Frankly, his work here may be my favorite; his mixture of mania and dignity, faustian hubris and scientific idealism, hits all the right notes. Despite the fantastic elements of the story, his performance feels intimate and full of feeling, as if he connected on some deep level with the character, which I suppose is only reasonable because he helped write the screenplay with Mel Brooks. It's often remarked how much affection Mel Brooks conveys for the old Universal horror films he is spoofing here but he is only able to sell it because of all the heart his actors bring to their roles, particularly Gene Wilder as the crazed genius at the core of the film. I'm also reminded of all the buddy films Gene made with Richard Pryor, the best, in my opinion, being "Silver Streak". Despite their stark differences in acting styles and personalities, there was real chemistry between the two of them, based on what seemed to be genuine affection and respect. I still remember being moved by the tribute Gene paid to Pryor on a program commemorating Richard's career that was filmed just a year or so before Richard's death; Gene talked about going to a museum with Richard and being affected by the depth of Richard's response to the artwork they saw there and how at variance that was with the public's perception of "Rich". Even though Pryor was wheel-chair bound and partially immobilized by his Parkinson's, you could see the emotion on his face and how much he appreciated the kind words of his friend. That, I think, was the heart of his comedic appeal; no matter how overwrought he might seem at the exasperating obstacles the world was sending his way, there was a deep well of kindness that shone through. Even when he had to deliver lines that were harsh or cutting ("Damn your eyes!"), he never really seemed cold or mean-spirited. This holds true even for Willy Wonka, the most complicated and mysterious of his roles; there is a subtext of menace in the way Willy and the oompa-loompas treat the misbehaving children, and our hearts feel like they will break when he temporarily rejects Charlie near film's end, but when he reveals that it was all just a ruse to make sure that Charlie was the right heir for the Chocolate Factory, the clouds part and the sun begins to shine. When Willy, Charlie, and Grandpa Joe ride the elevator up into the sky over the factory and Willy talks about living "happily ever after", it is one of the most emotionally satisfying moments in all of children's films. By coincidence, on the same night I heard about Wilder's death, I also saw a documentary about the life of Robin Williams on Reelz. As is their wont, it was something of a tacky affair; they attempted to present a portrait that was worts and all, but, here's the thing: there weren't that many worts to exploit. Continued on page 20...

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Hail Fellows, Well Met…by Mike Holsclaw Continued from page 18...

Sure, Williams abused alcohol and drugs in the 1970's, but that was a common failing of popular entertainers in that decade, and at least Williams had the presence of mind to get clean and sober after the death of his friend, John Belushi. Despite the attempt at sensationalism, what shone through was a man that had deep compassion for his fellow comedians and genuine concern for the welfare of people both in front of and behind the camera on the projects he worked on. He had his insecurities, probably acquired in part from the emotional barrenness of his parent's home, and he couldn't live up to people's expectations for him to be the manic personality in real life that he played on stage and film, but, overall, he was a good man. This was particularly evident in the way he showed care and concern for his friend, Christopher Reeve, after his tragic horse riding accident. Many believe that he helped Christopher regain the will to keep going when things seemed their bleakest through his humor and loving attention. As our Jewish friends say, he was a real mensch. Even though it's been over two years since his passing, we still keenly feel his absence and, based on the outpouring of feeling since the death of Mr. Wilder, I believe, going forward, we'll have a similar attitude about his loss as well. It's sad that they are no longer in the world but it is somewhat encouraging to see that they are mourned for the right reasons; often these days, with the rise of social media's dark side and the prevalence of snarkiness and trolls, it feels like the world has grown colder and more mean-spirited. It makes me cautiously optimistic to see that people cherished the positive things that Wilder and Williams gave to the world and that they can still appreciate how much better popular culture, and our society, was because they lived. Adios, muchachos; we won't forget what you meant to us! To comment, reach me at amoviewithmike@gmail.com Learn more about classic films and enjoy the magic of movies at Movies with Mike. Held the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:00pm downstairs at the Lenoir Library. This program is free and popcorn is provided! For more information, please call 828-728-4207. Caldwell County Public Library website: http://ccpl.libguides.com/main

Festival to bring Filmmakers from Around the World to Hickory HICKORY, NC (September 12, 2016)…During the weekend of September 23rd-25th, filmmakers from around the world will be traveling to Hickory, North Carolina to show their films at the 2nd annual Footcandle Film Festival. The 2016 Footcandle Film Festival will be held at the Drendel Auditorium on the SALT Block, with films being shown between Friday, September 23rd and Sunday, September 25th. This year’s festival will bring thirty films to the Catawba County area, including short films, documentaries, and dramatic feature films. The festival opens with a Friday night “Short Films” event and reception in the adjoining Hickory Museum of Art, and closes with a dinner and awards ceremony Sunday evening at The Crossing at Hollar Mill. Close to half of the films will be represented by their directors who will be attending the festival to discuss their films and meet festival attendees. A complete list of the films, their descriptions and trailers can be found on the festival web site (www.footcandlefilmfestival.com). One of the filmmakers — William Stribling — is a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and has been directing films since 2012. One of his short films, “Down in Flames”, was shown at last year’s inaugural Footcandle Film Festival. William is traveling from Los Angeles this year to show his latest film, “Bear With Us”, a comedy starring Christy Carlson Romano (Kim Possible, Even Stevens) and Cheyenne Jackson (30 Rock, American Horror Story, Glee). William will also be a guest during a special event on Thursday evening, September 22nd, in partnership with the Lenoir-Rhyne Visiting Writer’s Series where he will be screening his film and discussing the art of scriptwriting for movies. Continued on page 22...

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Festival to bring Filmmakers from Around the World to Hickory Continued from page 20...

There will also be filmmakers traveling from Germany to show their festival entry “Hear the Silence”, a story of a small, lost unit of German soldiers looking for shelter during an attack on Russia in 1941. All of the filmmakers representing the thirty films to be shown during the weekend were invited to attend as a guest of the festival. The Footcandle Film Society, the organization responsible for creating the festival, has raised money throughout the year to help provide travel stipends for the visiting filmmakers. Tickets for the film festival are now on sale for the general public by visiting www.footcandlefilmfestival.com and clicking the link on the home page to “Buy Tickets”. Tickets can be purchased with credit or debit cards; taxes and credit card charges will apply. Tickets will remain on sale up until the weekend of the film festival for any events that are not sold out.

The Footcandle Film Society has been screening and facilitating discussions on films in Western North Carolina since its inception in 2008. Through monthly film screenings, discussions, partnerships with various international and educational organizations, the film society has built a community of over 600 members that support film efforts in our region. For any questions about the festival or ticket sales, please contact the Film Society at info@footcandle.org or visit the festival’s web site at www.footcandlefilmfestival.com. Miller Hill Baptist Church w ill h ave Fall r evival 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. Pastor & Wife Marriage even t called "W e Still Do" will be held at Fort Caswell on Oak Island October 13-15. The cost is only $99 per couple. This price includes accommodations and meals. There is only space for 30 couples. Register at www.ncbaptist.org/westilldo. This event is sponsored by the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina.

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LENOIR, NC (September 13, 2016)...Vince Bartlome, Sales and Marketing Manager at Brookdale–Lenoir Assisted Living, received Caldwell Hospice’s Above and Beyond award for the summer quarter of 2016 for his exemplary work and attitude.

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Ebenezer United Methodist Church Annual Benefit BBQ Friday, September 16,2016. 5-7 pm Saturday, September 17,2016. 11-7pm Plates include barbecue, sauce, baked beans, slaw, roll, drink, choice of dessert.

$9.00 per plate. Children's plate $4.00 (ages 612) under 6 free. Take out is available. Proceeds will be used to help someone in the community with medical bills or other financial needs. Sponsored by the EUMC Rainbow Class & members and associates of: Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 4948 Burns Rd. Granite Falls, N.C.

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“Vince is one of the happiest, most positive, and professional people I know,” said Caldwell Hospice medical social worker Kathie Massing, who made the nomination.

Bartlome has served on the Brookdale–Lenoir staff for 3 years. “Vince is a wonderful, compassionate person who gives a lot of himself to our community and to our larger Caldwell community,” said Brookdale–Lenoir administrator Karen Phoenix. “You can tell he loves his job, and he’s dedicated to helping others.” The Above and Beyond award is presented quarterly by Caldwell Hospice to recognize staff members of area healthcare facilities who encourage quality end-of-life care for residents/patients and their families. Caldwell Hospice staff and volunteers nominate recipients. Caldwell Hospice is committed to provide respectful, compassionate, quality end-of-life care and services to all who need and desire them, and provides care in area long-termcare facilities, private residences, hospitals, or in their two inpatient facilities. Caldwell Hospice is honored to continue long-time partnerships with community long-term-care facilities as companions for the journey in caring for their residents. In photo: (back, l to r) Julie Walker, Lori Wiggins, Andrea Abernethy, CHPC Lisa Calloway, CHPC Kathie Massing, Karen Phoenix, Vince Bartlome, Angela Keener, Ann Coffey, Trish Grant, Kandi Whisnant, Sam Shatley; (front, l to r) Katlyn Branton, Allison Bristol, Tasha Day and Alexia Dillard.