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Thursday, September 29, 2016

Autumn falls into color at Grandfather Mountain GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC (September 26, 2016)…As the Blue Ridge Mountains begin to burst with fall color, Grandfather Mountain invites leaf-lookers to see the brilliant change from one of the best leaf-looking destinations in the South. Grandfather Mountain is home to myriad species of plants and hardwood trees that range from pumpkin-colored beech trees to blood-red sourwoods and rusty red oaks. “I believe we’re looking at a good fall color season this year,” said Jesse Pope, executive director of the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, the nonprofit organization that oversees the Linville, N.C., nature preserve and travel attraction. “The drought hasn’t caused leaves to prematurely brown, which is always a concern in dry years, and the color that is starting to appear is looking really vibrant.” Continued on page 2...

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Caldwell Journal Weather Variable clouds with showers. High 74 Low 50 Precipitation: 0.35 in. High 73 Low 48 Precipitation: 0.00 in. High 76 Low 51 Precipitation: 0.00 in. Sunshine & pleasant High 78 Low 54 Precipitation: 0.00 in. High 79 Low 55 Precipitation: 0.00 in. Partly sunny. High 74 Low 53 Precipitation: 0.00 in. High 78 Low 55 Precipitation: 0.00 in.

Autumn falls into color at Grandfather Mountain Continued from page 1…

One way leaf-lookers can enjoy fall foliage this season is Grandfather’s guided walk series, “The Colors of Grandfather,” offered on weekends Oct. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23. “The Colors of Grandfather” will visit various locations around Grandfather Mountain to showcase a spectacular contrast of autumn hues. These guided walks, led by members of Grandfather’s naturalist staff, give guests an opportunity to learn more about color change and explore the species of plants and trees native to Grandfather Mountain. Participants will become more familiar with tree identification and will be able to ask questions about the annual color-changing phenomenon. The programs typically begin at 1 p.m. and are included with regular admission. For more information about “The Colors of Grandfather,” call (828) 733-4326, or visit www.grandfather.com. In addition to the programs offered inside the park in October, fresh fall color photos are posted daily throughout the month on the mountain’s website and social media, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The not-for-profit Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation strives to inspire conservation of the natural world by helping guests explore, understand and value the wonders of Grandfather Mountain. For more information, call (800) 4687325, or visit www.grandfather.com to plan a trip.

Dry Ponds Baptist Church News Starting October 9-12 we will have Revival. The special guest speaker will be Steve Freeman. We will meet on Sunday night at 6:00 pm with Revival at 7:00 pm the rest of the week. On October 30th we will have our Trunk or Treat at the Sawmills Farmer’s Market lot (across from the Sawmills Fire Department) from 4-6 pm. There will be candy, food and fun all for free. Always feel free to send us information and news from your church to: mark.jackson@caldwelljournal.com

Thursday, September 29, 2016

Refuge Missionary Baptist Church co m memorated 9/11/2001 on Sunday, September 11, 2016 by dedicating their Purple Heart Garden and honoring Purple Heart recipients. The masonry garden that was constructed by the church youth is located in front of the church on Mt. Herman Road as a lasting memoriam. Pictured are the recipients, all U.S. Army Veterans, Jerry Stilwell, Larry McMullen, Carl Dewey and David Hartzog. The DAV Color Guard presented colors followed by the singing of the National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance by a well-attended crowd.

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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. 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 29, 2016

Granite Insurance – local agency included in IIABA’s best practices study GRANITE FALLS, NC (September 16, 2016)…Granite Insurance is part of an elite group of independent insurance agencies around the United States participating in the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) “Best Practices” Study Group. Each year since 1993, IIABA and Reagan Consulting, an Atlanta-based management consulting firm, have joined forces to study the country’s leading agencies in six revenue categories. The agencies comprising the study groups are selected every third year through a comprehensive nomination and qualifying process and awarded a “Best Practices Agency” designation. The selected “Best Practices” agencies retain their status during the three-year cycle by submitting extensive financial and operational data for review each year. “I am proud our Granite Insurance team has been recognized along with such an elite group,” says Neil Annas, Granite Insurance president and CEO. “Each team member is committed to assuring the success of the communities and clients we are privileged to serve. Our team members’ desire to serve is the key to any organizational success we may achieve.” More than 1,800 independent agencies throughout the U.S. were nominated to take part in the annual study, but only 254 agencies including eight in North Carolina qualified for the honor. To be chosen the agency had to be among the top-performing agencies in one of six revenue categories. The agency was nominated by either an IIABA affiliated state association or an insurance company and qualified based on its operational excellence. The Best Practices Study was initiated by IIABA in 1993 as the foundation for efforts to improve agency performance. The annual survey and study of leading independent insurance agencies documents the business practices of the highest performing agencies and urges others to adopt similar practices. Granite Insurance was founded in 1936 and can offer insurance products from a number of different companies including Auto-Owners, The Hartford, Travelers, Philadelphia, Kemper and Safeco. They are a proud partner of Keystone Insurers Group, one of the nation’s largest insurance agency organizations. For further information, please contact Granite Insurance at 828-396-3342 or see their website at www.graniteinsurance.com Founded in 1896, IIABA is the nation’s oldest and largest national association of independent insurance agents and brokers, representing a network of more than 300,000 agents, brokers and their employees nationally. Its members are businesses that offer customers a choice of policies from a variety of insurance companies. Independent agents and brokers offer all lines of insurance – property, casualty, life and health – as well as employee benefit plans and retirement products. Web address: www.independentagents.com.

Sun Trust Text Scam Alert LENOIR, NC (September 21, 2016)…As of 9/21/2016 numerous residents have received text messages from 2987452@info.gov. The message is stating that your Sun Trust Debit Card has been compromised and asking you to call 845-241-7877. Once victims call this number they ask for your social security number and other bank account information to attempt to gain access to your bank. This message is not from Sun Trust and is a scam. If you receive this message do not respond. If you have already responded to this message and given out information, immediately contact your bank and close your account. Also monitor you credit score and notify your local jurisdiction if you notice any charges that you have not made. A Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office Release

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Artwork Submissions Sought LENOIR, NC (September 27, 2016)…Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care (CHPC) is seeking submissions for its 2016 Christmas Card. For 34 years, CHPC has helped area patients and families face life’s most difficult journey—the end of life. As a non-profit hospice care provider, our focus is not on earning a profit; we have a mission—to provide compassionate, respectful, quality end-of-life care regardless of ability to pay. For more information about our organization, please visit www.caldwellhospice.org. Call for Artists: Winning submission will be published as Caldwell Hospice’s 2016 Christmas Card and the artist will be recognized on the back of the card and in local media for their work. All submissions will be showcased on CHPC’s facebook page. Artists may submit up to three pieces for review. Entries must comply with the following: 1. Theme: Companions for the Journey 2. All work must be original. 3. The competition is open for the following categories: painting, drawing, prints, collage, mixed media and photography. Entries must lend themselves to being reproduced as a printed card. 4. Entries must be in a size format suitable for reproduction as a printed 7.75” x 5.25” card panel. Larger pieces are acceptable as long as they stay at this aspect ratio. Please include artist’s name and contact information with each submission. Artist’s submission of work gives CHPC permission to display or reproduce entries. Submit your work to Lisa Caviness, Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator, Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care no later than 5 pm on October 17, 2016 at 902 Kirkwood Street, NW, Lenoir, NC 28645. Please direct any questions to Lisa Caviness at 828.754.0101 or prc@caldwellhospice.org.

Thursday, September 29, 2016

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Miller Hill Baptist Church w ill host Nor a B r ook s of Nor a B r oo ks H istor ical Pr esentatio ns on November 20 at 6pm. She has been presenting historical dramas since 1996 and does an outstanding job weaving history, biography and personal character together into a spellbinding performance. At Miller Hill she will be presenting the recently added character of Lottie Moon. More information will be forthcoming. 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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Thursday, September 29, 2016

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 6 of Hudson, r ecently elected n ew officer s. Shown receiving the gavel, signifying change of command, is Matt Colvard, New Commander. Past Commander and Installing Officer Larry Hill presents the gavel while Adjutant Steve Holsclaw, center, and Chaplain Allen Henderson show their approval. The DAV meet monthly on the 1st Thursday at 6:00pm for a catered meal and business meeting promptly at 6:30pm. The Chapter House is located on Cajah Mtn. Road at Hickory Nut Ridge Road. All eligible veterans are invited to attend. Applications for membership are available.

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Wednesday October 12, 2016 William Lenoir Middle School 1366 Wildcat Trail Lenoir, NC 28645 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM Thursday October 13, 2016 Concord Baptist Church 74 Falls Ave. Granite Falls, NC 28630 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM Monday October 17, 2016 Grace Chapel United Methodist Church 4336 Grace Chapel Rd. Granite Falls, NC 28630 2:30 PM – 7:00 PM

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Thursday, September 29, 2016

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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Thursday, September 29, 2016

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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Delayed Harvest Trout Waters Open Oct. 1 RALEIGH, NC (September 22, 2016)…The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will implement Delayed Harvest Trout Waters regulations on 36 trout waters in 20 western North Carolina counties on Oct. 1. Prior to Oct. 1, Hatchery Supported Trout Waters regulations apply to these waters. Under Delayed Harvest Trout Waters regulations,

1 Peter 2:24 “He Himself bore our sins in no trout can be harvested or possessed from these His body on the tree, that we might die to sin waters between Oct. 1 and one half-hour after sunand live to righteousness.” set on June 2, 2017. No natural bait may be posGrace is not a license to sin; it is power to quit sinning. Jesus came to save us from our sins, not in our sins. Jesus said, “I will take upon Myself the guilt of the sinner, that he may have another chance. I will put within his reach power that will enable him to overcome in the struggle with evil.” Christ was treated as we deserve, that we might be treated as He deserves. He was condemned for our sins, in which He had no share, that we might be justified by His righteousness, in which we had no share. He suffered the death which was ours, that we might receive the life which was His. With His stripes we are healed. Jesus bore the guilt of Adam and all the children of Adam that will flee to Jesus. The second Adam, may escape the penalty of transgression. Jesus regained heaven for man by bearing the test that Adam failed to endure; for He obeyed the law perfectly and all who have a right conception of the plan of redemption will see that they cannot be saved while in transgression of God’s holy precepts, the Ten Commandments and lay hold on the promises of God that are available for us through the merits of Jesus.

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sessed, and anglers can fish only with artificial lures with one single hook. An artificial lure is defined as a fishing lure that neither contains nor has been treated with any substance that attracts fish by the sense of taste or smell.

The Wildlife Commission stocks Delayed Harvest Trout Waters from fall through spring with high densities of trout to increase anglers’ chances of catching fish. Delayed Harvest Trout Waters, posted with diamond-shaped, black-and-white signs, are popular fishing destinations for anglers who enjoy catch-and-release trout fishing. The Commission reminds anglers fishing Delayed Harvest Trout Waters to help prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species, such as whirling disease, gill lice and didymo, by: Cleaning equipment of all aquatic plants and animals and mud Draining water from boat, live wells and equipment Drying equipment thoroughly Never moving fish, plants or other organisms from one body of water to another. For a complete list of Delayed Harvest Trout Waters, stocking dates, information on regulations and trout fishing maps, visit the Commission’s trout fishing page.

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Hibriten Blanks South, Wins Caldwell Cup by Dan O'Neal SAWMILLS, NC (September 23, 2016)...For the last two seasons, South Caldwell had the distinction of winning the Caldwell Cup sponsored by the Lenoir News Topic. Such a feat was accomplished the Spartans going 2-0 over county rivals Hibriten and West Caldwell. This was not the case in 2016, as South was shut out by conference and county rival Hibriten 61-0. The Panthers were led by their senior sensation Chris Scott, who led all rushers with 119 yards and four touchdowns. Jamar Ferguson was also a perfect 2 for 2 with one of those passes resulting in a seventy-three yard fly pattern over the middle to Will Killian. Hibriten scored on every possession and the Panther defense held the Spartans to 112 yards of total offense. For South, Tyler Goins ran for seventy-one yards on fifteen carries along with two pass receptions. Karson Hilton also contributed with four receptions but had an early exit due to injury and tight end Ryder Martin would not be denied and finished the game with three receptions. Nate Monroe was also sharp on kickoff returns and with his speed, look for that strong possibility of him taking one of those to the house before long. Coach Sean McMenomy commented after the game, "We're snakebit right now. Injuries have a way of doing that". Aside from the injuries and this being a much younger squad than in the previous seasons, these young men continue to give one hundred percent, in practice as well as game night. South seeks to snap their five game losing skid as they travel to Morganton to face the Patton Panthers. Kickoff is at the usual 7:30pm time slot. Sights and Sounds- Special thanks to Mrs. Hobbs and Mrs. Parham for the wonderful spread in the press box from Olive Garden. Mrs. Shelby taught us all very well. The Spartan Regiment is always and ever spot on with their pre-game and halftime shows. Their performance was an Evening with Leonard Bernstein. Amazing how this group achieves Superior ratings in both marching and concert genres. Should also be noted that everyone at Jack Clarke Field stood during the playing of the National Anthem. There were no fists raised in the air, only hands over hearts and standing at attention. Character really stood out this evening in a positive light.

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NCDOT to Partner with City of Hickory to Repair Sinkhole RALEIGH, NC (September 26, 2016)…Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the N.C. Department of Transportation will partner with the City of Hickory to repair the sinkhole at the intersection of U.S. 70 and Seventh Street Southeast in Hickory. At its September meeting, the N.C. Board of Transportation approved an agreement with the City of Hickory to pay for the $3.2 million repair project. Work will entail excavating the area, extending the culvert under U.S. 70 to the existing 96-inch corrugated steel pipe under Seventh Street and backfilling the site. “We’re pleased to help the City of Hickory reach a solution to this long-standing problem,” Transportation Secretary Nick Tennyson said. “Addressing this issue is essential to maintaining the safety and quality of our highway infrastructure.” The project will prevent continued failure of the pipe that resulted in sinkholes in August 2002, July 2005 and July 2013. Overflow from the blocked pipe causes flooding on U.S. 70 and adjacent business properties. Under the agreement, NCDOT will provide $1 million toward the cost of the project and the city will provide $2.2 million, as well as sharing in any additional costs beyond the estimated $3.2 million for the project. The city will also acquire the property needed for the repairs. The project is expected to be awarded late this fall and complete in summer 2017. Miller Hill Baptist Church w ill host Nor a Brooks of Nora Brooks Historical Presentations on November 20 at 6pm. She has been presenting historical dramas since 1996 and does an outstanding job weaving history, biography and personal character together into a spellbinding performance. At Miller Hill she will be presenting the recently added character of Lottie Moon. More information will be forthcoming. 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 29, 2016

Caldwell County Lodge #83 Annual Cops and Kids Fundraising drive underway LENOIR, NC (September 21, 2016)…The Caldwell County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #83 will be holding its Annual Cops and Kids fundraising drive. The drive will begin on or about September 23, 2016 and end on or about December 16, 2016. Residents of Caldwell County will be contacted by our fundraiser, Quality Productions, soliciting funds to aid us in assisting some disadvantaged local children and their families during the Christmas season. The lodge will be treating some deserving children who might not otherwise receive gifts for Christmas and giving their families a Christmas dinner food basket. The lodge will be paying for the children’s gifts and for a food basket for their families. www.ncfop83.org

Mountain Grove Baptist Church has 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. Habitat for Humanity needs don atio ns of gently used appliances, housewares, furniture, and kitchen items for the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Please contact them at 828-758-0703 to arrange for pick up or bring your donations to the ReStore at 1216 Harper Avenue, Lenoir.

Catawba County Firefighters Kickoff Fire Prevention Week HICKORY, NC (September 23, 2016)…Sunday, October 9 fire departments across the county will be celebrating Fire Prevention Week activities. To kick off the national event, Catawba County Firefighters will be holding a special display at Home Depot located on Highway 70 beginning at 1:00 p.m. and continuing until 3:00 p.m. As a special treat, staff from Home Depot will set up a special Kid’s Club event, where children can make their own emergency vehicle. Another special display will feature items from the Catawba County Firefighter’s Museum which will give attendees an opportunity to see antique fire equipment and to compare it to new equipment currently in use. Firefighters and fire trucks from Cooksville, Conover, Hickory, Maiden, and St. Stephen’s fire departments will be participating in the event. The Catawba County Emergency Services Fire/Rescue Division will have a vehicle on display and the Catawba Valley FOOL’s (Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society) will also be available. During this free event, firefighters will be available to answer questions and to pass out free literature and treats for children. So stop by, sit in a fire truck, enjoy the free fun, and help firefighters celebrate national Fire Prevention Week.

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Thursday, September 29, 2016

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Movies with Mikeâ&#x20AC;? Being Analog in a Digital Ageâ&#x20AC;Śby Mike Holsclaw I love the films of the thirties and forties, partly because some of the great auteurs of cinema began their careers in those decades, but also, I have to admit, because I fell in love with the look and style of those days at an early age. For all the talk of the repressiveness and social limitations of that time (which I also happen to condemn), I wish we could go back to a point where it wasn't unusual for men to wear three-piece suits and women could wear dresses without feeling like it was anything out of the ordinary. The influence the fashions of that time exerted on me has persisted my whole life; I hate to wear short pants and t-shirts in public, I wear long sleeve dress shirts year round, and I wear a fedora instead of a baseball cap. Along with these preferences in apparel, I admire the etiquette and formality of that time as well; I think all the casualness of manner and dress that characterizes our age has also been accompanied by a gradually increasing sloppiness of thought. There is no rigor to our methods; we are emboldened without having any substantial reason for being so brazen. We presume too much, both in attitude and deed. Being civilized, to the extent that American culture was civilized in the thirties and forties, involves a choice. It's not easy to observe social niceties, just as it's not easy to be self-aware and to make decisions that are ethically informed. I don't think it was a coincidence that Humphrey Bogart also came back into vogue at the same time the social revolutions of the sixties were just beginning to gain momentum; the various forms of liberation which they inaugurated were needed, and long overdue, but the transition into another way of being made many of us yearn for the more clear, or at least simpler, distinctions of his time. There was an existential purity to the choices his characters had to face in "The Maltese Falcon" and "Casablanca"; it wasn't an accident that the character Jean-Paul Belmondo plays in Jean-Luc Goddard's "Breathless" idolized Bogie; Goddard knew that, despite Michel being a petty criminal, he felt a resonance with the ideals Bogart's film persona represented. It was a substitute for the better selves we all longed to be. Today, it seems to me, the march of so-called "technological advancement" and incivility take place, in lock step, with a loss of privacy and decorum; with the emergence of every new technique for stripping away the distinction between self and not-self, we grow ever more coarse. I recently read an article by a philosopher who suggested that the advent of the digital age was giving rise to Dataism, a simplistic, child-like belief that the use of algorithms in every online action we take will only make our lives better and better and better... until it doesn't. He strongly hints that this constant mediation by the internet is producing a hybrid humanity that will eventually be unrecognizable to previous incarnations of the species. This is the reason I limit my use of handheld devices and social media; not because I'm a luddite or technophobe, but because I dread the elision of choices I make personally as they are turned over to the impersonal caprice of a cloud of binary bits. In this same article, the philosopher also mourned the death of the inner-directed man; he drew a through line from Descartes' "cogito ergo sum" to the existentialists of the post-World War II era and basically said, oh well, the concept of the individual had a really good run here in the West. I'm afraid I can't be so sanguine; I won't willingly join the Borg collective without at least making a token show of resistance. Continued on page 20...

Thursday, September 29, 2016

Being Analog in a Digital Age…by Mike Holsclaw Continued from page 18…

I draw inspiration from the willfully contrary and singular individuals who both wrote and populated the world of literature, of course, (Odysseus, Huckleberry Finn, Bartleby the Scrivener, H.L. Mencken, Albert Camus, Ludwig Wittgenstein...) but I also, for warmth, cup my hands around the flames given off by avatars in film and television as well: Bogart as Rick Blaine and Sam Spade, of course, but also Dick Powell as Philip Marlowe in "Murder, My Sweet", Paul Newman as "Cool Hand Luke", Burgess Meredith as "The Obsolete Man" on "The Twilight Zone". And, not to forget, all the great, eccentric, idiosyncratic directors; Welles, Hitchcock, Ford, John Huston, Howard Hawks, Fritz Lang, and on and on... These weren't perfect people, far from it; in fact, some of them were practically unbearable in everyday life. Yet, they separated themselves from the undifferentiated mass of humanity and expressed something of lasting worth. I think that's worth preserving and shouldn't be subsumed as "inconvenient" in the coming electronic utopia. Perhaps, if we're lucky, today's turbulent social scene will provoke another return of these icons from the past like Bogie's resurrection in the sixties; I wait with bated breath. Throw off your digital chains, my brethren of the millennium, you have nothing to gain but a sense of self! 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

Blue Ridge Electric to Host College Bound Essentials Workshop for High School Students LENOIR, NC (September 15, 2016)…Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation and the Blue Ridge Electric Leadership track will be hosting a three-hour workshop by professional college consultant Elizabeth Hartley, President of Scholarship Gold, Inc. on Thursday, October 13 at 6 PM at the JE Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir. This workshop is open to and essential for any college-bound student—from the freshman just starting the journey to the junior striving to enter their senior year well prepared for the college application process. The content will equip student to know how to make the best decisions and find the most available funding for their college education. The cost is just $25 per student and parents can attend free of charge. The Blue Ridge Electric Leadership Track is underwriting $50 per student. According to Grey Scheer, Director of Community Relations for Blue Ridge Electric, this is an excellent opportunity to receive professional college advice and information. “Each student will receive a binder of material and will be ready to develop their college plan with more resources at hand and with much greater confidence.” “We hosted this workshop in Ashe County in January and received rave reviews from students and parents,” Scheer continued. The College Bound Essentials is just one of the many opportunities for students to participate in the Blue Ridge Electric Leadership Track. “The only goal of the free Blue Ridge Leadership Track is to help students build an effective resume and improve their interview skills. Both will help students get into the college of their dreams and improve their chances to receive the most funding for their college education,” Scheer explained. Selected Leadership Track students participated in free leadership camps and trips this summer including the Broyhill Leadership Conference and the Washington Youth Tour. All Leadership Track students will be eligible to compete for Blue Ridge Electric’s eight $4,000 college scholarships during their senior year. Special scholarship opportunities are also available for Leadership Track students in their junior year. To find out more about the Blue Ridge Electric Leadership Track and the College Bound Essentials Workshop and other opportunities, visit the “In the Community” tab at www.blueridgeemc.com or contact Grey Scheer at gscheer@blueridgeemc.com.

Thursday, September 29, 2016

The School for Young Children is a preschool designed for children aged 15 months through Pre-K. They are a ministry of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Lenoir, NC and is located at 1002 Kirkwood Avenue. They can be reached at (828) 758-7212. www.theschoolforyoungchildren.com Pastor Sam Craven and the Union Grove Baptist Church fam ily invite ever yon e to Revival services beginning Sunday, October 2, 11am & 6pm and Monday-Wednesday, October 3 - 5, 7pm. Reverend Don Ingle, former pastor of Dudley Shoals Baptist Church will be the guest speaker. A time of prayer will be held each evening, Sunday at 5:30pm and each consecutive night at 6:30pm. Hartland Baptist Church located at 3730 Hartland Rd, Lenoir will be having revival services Sunday, October 9 at 6pm and Monday - Wednesday, October 10-12 at 7:00pm. Dr. Robert Carpenter, US Navy Chaplain, will be the guest speaker.

Thursday, September 29, 2016

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Thursday, September 29, 2016

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Robert Andrew Morgan Robert Andrew Morgan, son of Andrew Morgan and Ethel Trigger Morgan, was born in Baltimore, MD on February 18,1925 and died peacefully at Catawba Regional Hospice in Hickory, NC on September 23, 2016. Robert is survived by his daughters, Jan Morgan and Shari McGrory of Greenville, SC, his grandson Ian McGrory of Richmond, VA, three great grandsons, Julian Van Hazinga, Eoghan Watkins, and Jack McGrory and his sister in law, Ana Dillon of Oakdale, CA. He lost his wife of 60 years, Margery Jean Dillon Morgan, in 2010. His brother, Richard Morgan and sister, Thelma Morgan preceded him in death. Robert was a veteran of WWII and served in the Army Air Corp in Libya and then flew the Hump into China. After the war, he worked for TWA and was one of five pilots who helped set up Saudi Arabian Airlines and other national airlines in the Middle East, starting with the DC-3 that President Roosevelt gave to King Abdul ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia. He flew mapping flights for the pipeline over the desert for the famous geologist Max Steineke of Aramco. This connection to Saudi Arabia and the king prompted the king’s grandson, Prince Sultan, to invite Robert to the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI last year so he could hear stories of Robert’s time spent with the king. Robert returned to the U.S. in 1949, and went to work for Slick Airways, at that time the largest cargo carrier in the country. In his 35 year career as an airline captain, he flew to virtually every country in the world except Australia and New Zealand. He held 10 aircraft ratings and flew over 37,000 logged hours. Robert flew military contracts into Viet Nam for 5 years and was on the ground in Saigon during the Tet offensive. In 1987, Robert and his wife retired from East Brunswick, NJ to Granite Falls, NC. He was a master gardener and their home on the lake was a showplace for many years. Robert became involved in many aviation museums, but the local Hickory Aviation Museum held a special place in his heart. He was able to meet with other WWII veterans and forge new friendships with later generations of pilots and aviation enthusiasts. Final arrangements are pending. Memorials may be made in his name to Catawba Regional Hospice or the Hickory Aviation Museum.

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Job Openings Growing pavement marking company is looking for a pavement marking foreman and installers. Requirements include: high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, passing NCDOT physical and drug test, some travel and weekend work. Prior experience and CDL preferred. Reporting location for workers is in Valdese, NC. For applications, email: smj@brstriping.com or fax resume: 828-963-9796. Contact 828-448-1122 with questions. Blue Ridge Striping, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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