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NCDOT Announces Division Projects…”Five Points” on Dudley Shoals Road included ASHEVILLE, NC (December 13, 2016)…The N.C. Department of Transportation announced today the division level transportation projects that are anticipated to be included in the state's next draft 10-year transportation plan, which will be released in January 2017. The plan includes the years 2018 through 2027. “Our robust transportation network supports our strong economy and improved quality of life,” Governor McCrory said. “Through the new transportation funding formula, we took the politics out of transportation planning to ensure roads and other important infrastructure are prioritized based on data, while providing flexibility to meet local needs. The new funding formula allows us to make smart decisions that keep North Carolina moving and these projects demonstrate the process is working as intended.” One bicycle and pedestrian, two aviation, two transit and 14 highway projects are expected to be funded at the division level for Division 11, which consists of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Caldwell, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yadkin counties. Projects include:
• Widening Oakwoods Road between U.S. 421 and East Main Street to provide easier access to and from Wilkesboro; • Widening N.C. 115 from U.S. 421 to 2nd Street to improve access in and out of North Wilkesboro; • Expanding U.S. 601 to a four-lane road to connect commercial centers in Surry County; • Building a roundabout to improve the intersection of Dudley Shoals Road, Grace Chapel Road and Peach Orchard Road in Caldwell County. A complete list of projects can be found at NCDOT.gov/STI. “These projects will help fulfill Governor McCrory’s 25-Year Vision for Transportation in North Carolina by better connecting communities across the state,” State Transportation Secretary Nick Tennyson said.
The projects are being paid for under the state’s Strategic Transportation Investments law, which allows the department to use data and local input to fund transportation projects at three levels: statewide, regionally and locally (also referred to as being at the division level). The list of statewide projects in the draft program was released in May. In August, the regional project scores were released. NCDOT’s 14 local divisions and the local planning organizations across the state used this information, along with public feedback, to assign their local input points to projects at the division level. Now that all project scores have been finalized at the statewide, regional and division levels, the topscoring projects will be scheduled into NCDOT’s next 10-year plan based on available funding and other factors – such as the status of environmental studies – that affect when a project can be completed. The draft 10-year plan is scheduled to be released in January 2017. A public comment period will be held and then the final plan is expected to be adopted by the N.C. Board of Transportation in June 2017.
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Deaf student completes CCC&TI Truck Driver Training HUDSON, NC (December 7, 2016)…Being deaf has never stopped 43-year-old Cameron Wright Jr., of Rockingham, N.C., from doing what he wants to do. Now he can add completion of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Truck Driver Training Program to his list. Wright, who has been deaf since birth, recently completed the 9-week program, which was administered in partnership with Richmond Community College. By his side through the entire experience was interpreter Carolyn Everett of Morganton and Tuesday Sigmon, coordinator of Disability Services at CCC&TI.
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“It means a lot to see a student graduate and be successful,” Sigmon said, adding that having a deaf student in CCC&TI’s Truck Driver Training Program was uncharted territory. “It clearly shows us that for people with disabilities – those obstacles are what we see, but not what they see.” Wright, who is the first deaf student to complete CCC&TI’s Truck Driver Training Program, plans to drive a truck for his family’s plastic recycling business in Rockingham. Thanks to his father teaching him to drive at an early age, the driving came easy, he said. His instructor, Jacob Rhodes, said it didn’t take long before he realized that Wright knew trucks and would make an excellent student. “He caught on really well,” Rhodes said. “I showed him what I wanted him to do, and he did it.” Wright said he hopes his success in the program will encourage other deaf students to pursue their goals. Continued on page 3...
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Deaf student completes CCC&TI Truck Driver Training Continued from page 2…
“Other deaf people need to know that they can do it,” he said. “All you need is a team that’s willing to work with you.” It was a new experience for his interpreter as well, who had worked with other students for CCC&TI, but never a Truck Driver Training student. “We had to develop some new types of signs for different parts of the truck,” she said, adding that she now knows the various parts of a tractortrailer. For more information about Disability Services at CCC&TI, which provides support services and accommodations to ensure that qualified students are able to access the institution and its programs, call 828-726-2716 on the Caldwell Campus or 828297-5239 on the Watauga Campus or visit www.cccti.edu. For more information on registering for Truck Driver Training call 828-726-2380.
Residential structure fire in Granada Farms GRANITE FALLS, NC (December 13, 2016)…At approximately 3pm on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 the Granite Falls Fire Department was called to a residential structure fire in Granada Farms with mutual aid from the Grace Chapel Fire Department and Sawmills Fire Department. When they arrived there was smoke coming from the attic of the structure. Additional manpower was requested to assist with the fire as well. We were told that the homeowners were not at home at the time but sadly they did lose two pets. The structure is a total loss. No word on a cause at this time. With the Mill Pond Bridge on Falls Avenue being closed, it increases the response times for emergency vehicles responding to Granada Farms from Granite Falls but thankfully Grace Chapel Fire Department and Lovelady Rescue Station #2 are both within minutes of Granada Farms. Grace Chapel Fire Department was actually first to arrive on the scene.
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3 tsp. Kosher salt 1½ lb. Yukon gold potatoes ¾ c. heavy cream 3 shallots ¼ tsp. crushed dried red chile flakes ½ tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1 jar roasted red peppers or piquillo peppers 2 tbsp. reserved liquid from roasted red peppers or piquillo peppers 2 c. coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
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Set oven racks to middle and top position, and preheat oven to 375°F. Bring 2 quarts water and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a 3- to 4-quart pot. Add potatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. Combine cream, shallots, chile flakes, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and reserved liquid from jar of peppers in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until chile flakes have begun to stain the cream, about 2 minutes. Add half the cheese and stir until melted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Layer a third of the potatoes in a 6-cup baking dish, overlapping if necessary. Scatter half the roasted peppers on top of potatoes (cut up any peppers that have remained whole so that they lie flat). Repeat until all peppers and potatoes have been used. Pour cream mixture over potatoes and peppers; gently shake dish to distribute liquid. Cover with aluminum foil and bake on middle rack for 15 minutes. Uncover dish, sprinkle remaining cheese over top, and place dish on top oven rack. Bake until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned on top, about 8 minutes. Serve immediately.
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Honda motorcycle, ATV dealership coming to Granite Falls GRANITE FALLS, NC (December 8, 2016)…An exclusive Honda motorcycle and ATV dealership is coming to Granite Falls and is expected to be open by the beginning of 2018, according to a franchise representative. Honda of North Carolina, Inc. plans to build a 20,000-square-feet sales and service facility at 4625 Hickory Boulevard along U.S. 321 South and adjacent to Lake Hickory Veterinary Hospital.
Construction is expected to begin in February or March, with a scheduled opening planned for January 2018. Initially, the company plans to have approximately 15 employees, growing to up to 30 within two years. The Honda Powerhouse dealership – one of only 50 in the United States with the exclusive Honda brand – will offer sales and service of motorcycles, ATVs, side by sides, and power equipment. The overall investment, not including inventory, has been projected at $3 million.
Representatives from the franchise first contacted the Caldwell EDC and the Town of Granite Falls in the summer of 2015. “This will be a great retail and tourism draw,” Caldwell County Economic Development Commission Executive Director Deborah Murray said. “We are very pleased to have the Honda brand in Caldwell County and believe this will continue to enhance our growing retail base.” “The EDC and the Town of Granite Falls Planning Department have worked together to facilitate the opening of this new establishment,” Murray said. “We are very appreciative of the work Granite Falls Town Manager Jerry Church, Town Planner Greg Wilson, Mayor Barry Hayes, the town council, and staff have done to make this project a reality.” A Caldwell County Economic Development Commission Press Release (www.caldwelledc.org)
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Sheriff’s Office SWAT and ICE Unit hit crack house LENOIR, NC (December 9, 2016)…Sheriff Alan C. Jones announced the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office Ice Unit and his Deputies have executed a search warrant at the home of Fredrick Darius Dula and Lakesha Leeanne Deskins located at 2343 Charlie Ridge Place in the Dulatown Community of Lenoir. This is the second raid on him and his residence since May of this year. On May 11, 2016, Ice Unit agents had conducted an investigation and executed a search warrant on Dula. He was subsequently arrested and charged with drug violations stemming from that investigation. He had since been released and was on Electronic Monitoring. During the past month, Ice Unit Agents have been conducting an undercover investigation on Dula and Deskins, who were suspected of selling crack cocaine. Throughout the investigation, a series of controlled buys for crack cocaine had been made from the residence. On December 9, 2016, the Sheriff’s Office SWAT executed a drug search warrant at his home. Agents searched the home and seized over 3 ounces of crack cocaine and a little over $2,300 cash. A 2001 Chrysler vehicle was also seized during the raid. The cocaine was found in the living room and master bedroom areas. The cocaine has a street value over $17,820 according to North Carolina Drug Guidelines. Both Dula and Deskins were subsequently charged with Felony Trafficking in Cocaine and Felony Maintain a Dwelling to Keep/Store a Controlled Substance. “There is zero tolerance for a drug dealer. If you’re going to distribute crack cocaine in our neighborhoods, then be prepared to face the consequences.” – Sheriff Alan C. Jones
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South Caldwell Christian Ministries Seeks Community Support for Matching Funds Challenge GRANITE FALLS, NC (December 10, 2016)…South Caldwell Christian Ministries is pleased to be among 51 food assistance programs across Northwest North Carolina selected to receive up to $1,000 each in matching funds through a challenge grant opportunity provided by Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC. All gifts to be matched dollar-for-dollar… These funds will be used to purchase food for the mobile food pantries,” said Deborah Thomas. “We are asking everyone with the means to give to make a gift, however great or small, to help us reach our goal of raising $750 by January 13, 2017. A gift of $5 will become $10 through Second Harvest Food Bank’s Matching Grant program and help us to provide critical nutritional support for our neighbors in need.” “Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC partners with over 400 charitable food assistance programs across 18 counties to nourish and strengthen our communities,” said Nikki McCormick, Director of Agency Relations. “Our capacity grants program helps provide additional resources to address the significant problem of hunger in southern Caldwell County. South Caldwell Christian Ministries is a vital resource to families and others struggling to make ends meet under a continued slow economic recovery in our area. We are pleased to be able to provide this additional support for their critical mission.” All funds will be used toward Shared Maintenance Fees/Rural Delivery Fees to obtain healthy food available at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC. While certain products are available at no fee and there are many additional benefits provided through our partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, a fee is assessed on some available products to provide modest support for Second Harvest Food Bank operations, which benefit our local community. About Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC is the leading hunger-relief charity in the region, providing immediate access to food to those facing hunger and passionately pursuing an end to hunger through outreach, education and advocacy. In partnership with a network of more than 400 charitable food assistance programs across 18 counties, Second Harvest Food Bank reaches 300,000 people in need of food assistance each year, including 100,000 children. Partner programs include food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters and special feeding programs for children and seniors operating in Alamance, Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Caldwell, Caswell, Davie, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, Iredell, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin.) To learn more, please visit www.hungernwnc.org.
EC Children visit Santa at Sawmills Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department SAWMILLS, NC (December 9, 2016)…The fire department bay was full of excited children instead of fire trucks at the Sawmills Fire & Rescue Department as volunteers hosted lunch and a visit from Santa. Each year the Sawmills Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department provide a hot dog lunch and gifts for the children with funds provided by Ham Day for the exceptional students from Caldwell County Schools. In attendance is also a “special guest” arriving by fire truck with lights flashing and sounds blaring to the children’s amazement. “This is my favorite field trip” stated Dana Miller, EC Teacher at Granite Falls Elementary School. This tradition was started during the 1974 – 1975 school year by Jenice Drum. Ms. Drum was in attendance to see something she had started many years ago. She was very excited to see all the children’s faces and was happy to see that it has continued for so many years. Thank you to the Sawmills Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department and the many volunteers that make this day special for so many children.
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Falls Avenue Bridge Update GRANITE FALLS, NC (December 12, 2016)…We found out recently that there is some movement in regards to the Falls Avenue Bridge in Granite Falls. A NCDOT official told us that they are making progress on repair plans and should be meeting with contractors soon. As soon as this process is complete, an emergency contract to complete the work will likely be awarded in early 2017 with repairs beginning thereafter barring unexpected delays.
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Also, last week a NCDOT crew from Geotechnical engineering in Raleigh was on the water gathering soil samples as an early step in the process of building a new bridge. Engineers will take results from soil samples to help determine the best possible type of base for a new bridge. The design and construction of a new bridge is several years away, but a decision has been made to proceed with the goal of building a new bridge over Old Millpond on Falls Avenue. Caldwell Pregnancy Care Center h as an opening for an Administrative Assistant. This position is 16 hours per week. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for all financial duties. This includes maintaining the financial database and updating the financial records. Other duties include, but are not limited to, assisting clients with appointments, visits, and other needs. We are a Christian ministry and expect applicants to hold to our ministry principles and code of ethics as well as agree to our statement of faith. Please send resumes to the attention of Machelle Kirby, Executive Director, at PO Box 1561, Lenoir, NC 28645. For more information you may call 828-757-9555 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Helping Hands is r ecr u iting fo r th e fo llo w ing volunteer positions: nurse triage, pharmacy assistants, pharmacists, and clerical assistant. If interested contact Debra Philyaw at 828-754-8565, ext. 313 or email debra@hhcnc.org.
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Dr. Herb Says….Stay healthy with nature The Magnificent Pea! Good news---peas are good for you! Peas are tasty and they are also very versatile. Here are a few excerpts from The Doctors Book of Food Remedies, Selene Yeager and the Editors of Prevention Health Books, published by Rodale, pages 416, 417. “The cancer-fighting compound in peas is called chlorophyllin, which is the pigment responsible for giving them their shiny green hue. Chlorophyllin (related to chlorophyll, the substance that allows plants to convert sunlight into food) has a special molecular shape that allows it to grab cancer-causing chemicals in the body. ‘When you eat peas, the chlorophyllin attaches to carcinogens and helps prevent them from being absorbed,’ says Mary Ellen Camire, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of the department of food science and human nutrition at the University of Maine in Orono. “Researchers haven’t pinned down exactly how many peas you’d have to eat to get the most benefits from chlorophyllin. You can’t go wrong, however, by including them on your menu as often as possible, along with other bright, green vegetables. After all, the greener the vegetable is, the more chlorophyllin it contains...Green peas are an excellent source of fiber, with more than 4 grams in each half-cup serving.” Green peas are so tasty and healthy. They can be added raw to salads or cooked and mashed with potatoes creating a wonderful, tasty, green hot dish. Remember also that peas are high in protein. What a green mine we have in the simple little pea. Peas eaten right out of the pod have the highest nutrition but the next best is found in the freezer case. They may lack some of the crispness, but freezing keeps most of the nutrients intact. When cooking, it is always best to steam and not boil them. So enjoy those magnificent little peas!
The Scrumptious Radish I remember when I was little, I would pull up a radish right out of the garden, and without even washing it, I would devour it! YUM! I didn’t know anything about the health benefits then. I just knew that they tasted good. Since then I have discovered some health benefits you may be interested in: Due to their ability to absorb vitamins and minerals from the ground, root vegetable grown in rich soil are full of nutrients and are an excellent source of fiber. Many are high in vitamin C, B vitamins, and vitamin A. Many are antioxidants. Several have remarkable healing properties. Unfortunately, root vegetables also absorb toxins from the ground, making organic the best choice.
The health benefits of radishes are truly impressive. They are said to be good for the liver and stomach, the kidneys and bladder, the lungs, the cardiovascular system and the immune system. They purify the blood and eliminate waste, detoxify and are anti-congestive. They are beneficial in the treatment of cancer, jaundice, constipation, urinary tract and kidney infections, skin ailments, and more. Radishes come in varying shapes and sizes from large to small, from long to round, and in color that include white, black, yellow, green, pink, red, or purple. All are a great source of vitamin C. Continued on page 10...
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Dr. Herb Says….stay healthy with nature The Scrumptious Radish Daikon radishes are an excellent source of vitamin D. They also contain vitamin B6, magnesium, and calcium. To store, wrap tightly in plastic and refrigerate. www.organiclifestylemagazine.com
Steps to Health Bring healthy means more than just not being sick. Good health is life lived at your full potentialphysically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. The Bible calls this the “abundant” life (see John 10:10), and it is exactly what God wants you to have. He says, “I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you” (3 John 2, NIV). To help you experience this abundant life, God has given some simple, easy-to-follow steps to better health. You can’t control all the things that cause disease or accidents, but you can make choices that reduce your risks and promote health. Here are eight simple steps to better health that you can begin to put into practice today. Step 1: Nutrition The food you eat affects the way you feel and your ability to enjoy life. So making good, nutritious food choices is important. The original diet in the Garden of Eden consisted of fruits, grains, nuts, and seeds. After the fall, herbs, which had been food for the animals, were added to the diet. Interestingly, highcholesterol animal products were excluded. If western countries embraced a vegetarian diet, many killer diseases such as hardening of the arteries would fall by the wayside. Study after study shows that God’s plant-based Creation diet is superior to any other (see Genesis 1:20, 30). Step 2: Exercise Your body was designed for activity. Being physically fit simply means being able to do all the things you have to do each day – with energy left for family and leisure activities. A simple daily exercise routine will help you achieve this level of physical fitness. Walking is a great way to begin. Start exercising slowly and gradually while increasing both the time and intensity. You may have heard “no pain; no gain,” but that is not true. Pain can indicate that you are overdoing it. Exercise until you are breathing deeply, but are not out of breath. Thirty minutes a day is an excellent goal, but since the benefits of exercise are cumulative, even shorter periods, three to five times a week, are helpful. Can’t find time to exercise? Often in our society a person’s spare time is crowded with many kinds of passive entertainment such as TV, video games, and the internet. When one chooses to turn off the computer, TV and video games and spend that time in healthful exercise it always ends in healthful perks! You’ll find that exercise has many benefits – controlling weight, managing stress, boosting your immune system, and reducing the risk of disease. Exercise may add years to your life, but even more importantly, it adds life to your years. Continued on page 11...
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Dr. Herb Says….stay healthy with nature Steps to Health Step 3: Water Water is essential for life. Many people use thirst as a guide to the body’s first sign of dehydration. We all lose water each day through urine, feces, sweat, and evaporation from our lungs. So adults need to drink about six to eight glasses of water every day – and even more in hot weather or during exercise. Water is vital for kidney function, regulating body temperature, and maintaining body fluids. So drink up. Water is good for you and calorie-free! Remember, coffee, soda, and alcohols are not substitutes for water! They are very detrimental to your health. In fact studies have shown that caffeine actually depletes your body of more liquid than it provides! Step 4: Sunshine You may not think of sunshine as something that affects your health. Yet have you ever noticed how much more easily you tend to become depressed and discouraged during the winter months when days are short and the weather is often cloudy raining? Sunlight also helps your body produce vitamin D. This essential nutrient controls body hormones and cell growth; it helps your body absorb and use calcium it needs for strong bones and teeth; and it works to develop a healthy immune and nervous system. Too much sunlight can be damaging, however, and cause skin cancers. So avoid prolonged exposure to bright sunlight; wear a hat and use sunscreen. Step 5: Balance or Moderation A balance lifestyle is a healthful lifestyle. Such a lifestyle does not mean “everything in moderation”. Instead, it means carefully including all those good things and habits that promote health while completely avoiding all those things and habits that destroy good health. Balance is about a lifestyle that increases quality of life. For example, overeating leads to stomach upset and/or obesity while under eating leads to malnutrition or starvation. Overwork leads to exhaustion or injury while under work leads to laziness and muscle weakness. Moderation is a key concept of living a healthy, happy life. Step 6: Air Air is obviously crucial; after all, we can live only a few minutes without breathing. But the quality of the air we breathe is also important. Air pollution can cause illness and death if pollutants become concentrated for several days or weeks---especially for the very young and the very old or for those suffering from congestive heart failure or chronic lung diseases. Probably the most damaging air pollution comes from smoking. The harmful effects of smoking have become so well documented that there is no longer any question that it is a killer. To help maintain good health, breathe deeply of pure, clean air. Step 7: Rest Studies continue to show that adults need eight hours of good sleep per night to really function effectively. We may tell ourselves that we can get by on less, but sleep deprivation is a serious problem in today’s fast-paces society. Besides getting enough sleep, you need to include recreation in your life. Getting away for a day in nature a walk in the mountains or along a beach can refresh you and help you cope better with stress. God recognized our need for rest and relaxation by giving us a weekly day of rest – the seventh-day Sabbath (see Exodus 20: 8 – 11). Continued on page 12...
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Dr. Herb Says….stay healthy with nature Steps to Health Step 8: Trust in God The spiritual dimension of health is even more important to your total well-being than are the physical factors. Stress, worry, and guilt nibble away at your life force and can cause illness. Trusting in God, your Creator gives your life a sense of purpose that can help you overcome the negative effects of stress, worry, and guilt. You can increase your trust in God by reading His Word, the Bible, on a daily basis (see Romans 10:17). God says, “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They…will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint” (Isaiah 40:31, NIV). Trust in God is a vital aspect of good health. Conclusion These eight easy steps to better health may seem simple, but they are powerful. Begin to put them into practice in your life today and see the difference!
Hugging is Healthy!! Hugging is healthy for you! It helps the body’s immune system & keeps you healthier! Hugging helps overcome depression, reduces stress and induces peaceful sleep. It’s invigorating with no unpleasant side effects and is nothing less than a “wonder” drug! Hugging is “all natural,” organic, naturally sweet, contains no pesticides, no preservatives, no artificial ingredients, and is one hundred (100%) per cent wholesome! Hugging is practically perfect! There are no removable parts to break or lose, no batteries to wear out, no periodic check-ups required. Hugging uses low energy and produces high yield results! Hugging is inflation-proof, non-taxable, non-polluting and non-fattening! It has no monthly payment schedule, now insurance requirements, is theft-proof and, of course, is fully refundable. For best results, hugging is recommended several times on a daily basis. It is unconditionally guaranteed to heal broken hearts and promote warm, loving relationships within the family and home! Try it today!!!
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The Good Word from the Bible ...a weekly Inspirational Message for today’s life-styles...
Luke 23: 39-42 “And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on Him saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. But the other answering rebuked Him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds but this man hath done nothing amiss. And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today, shalt thou be with me in paradise.” Christ did not promise that the thief should be with Him in Paradise that day. He Himself did not go that day to Paradise. He slept in the tomb, and on the morning of the resurrection He said, “I am not yet ascended to my Father. But on the day of the crucifixion, the day of apparent defeat and darkness, the promise was given.” Today while dying upon the cross as a malefactor, Christ assures the poor sinner, thou shalt be with Me in Paradise. Soft and melodious the tone, full of love, compassion, and power, the words; Verily, I say unto thee today, Thou shalt be with Me in Paradise. Jesus was giving him the promise that day, they were not going to paradise that day. Death is not how a person goes to Heaven; Resurrection is how a person goes to Heaven.
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“Movies with Mike�
Three Cool Cats...by Mike Holsclaw I'm suffering from an extreme case of cabin fever; because of the inclement weather this weekend, I've spent the last two days cooped up with three not very congenial housemates; to be brutally frank, they're monsters of ego. They are discourteous, not hesitating to interrupt you in the middle of whatever you may be trying to do, whether it's to talk on the phone or watch television. One of the three, because he's getting on in years, tends to wander into my guest bedroom and knock over stacks of books that I have on the floor there. I try not to speak harshly to him but, I admit, he has tried my patience so severely that, a few times, the volume of my voice has risen to an alarming level. All three have atrocious eating habits; they have no compunction against waking you at four in the morning to tell you they're hungry, and, when they do get their meal, they don't hesitate to randomly steal the food out of each other's plates. I refer, of course, to my three cats. As I type these words, one of them has just leaped up on the bed beside me and demanded I stroke his head; after I did, he promptly jumped down on the floor and cleaned his face with his paw, ignoring any wish I might have to keep petting him. No worries, though, because another one has come into the room and, worried that some attention might be spared for someone else, has taken the first one's place on the bed. Despite seeing that I am trying to work, he has begun to surreptitiously try and crawl into my lap. As I occasionally stroke his head, it occurs to me that they, in both their selfishness and their independence, are, in many ways like some of the great film directors of years past; the directors though, despite their overabundance of self-regard, did at least sometimes give us great movies in exchange for their vanity. The cats, on the other hand, only sporadically reward my efforts on their behalf with a display of affection; still, as the one lying next to my leg right now begins to purr, I decide that that's probably enough. So, in no particular order, I write a paean to three "cool cats", three filmmakers who, despite not necessarily being the nicest human beings, left behind a legacy of enduring classics. And, even though they won't care one whit that I do so, I dedicate this to my three cool cats, Little Man, Watkins, and Pogo. Fritz Lang - From practically my earliest days as a cinephile, I've been fascinated by Fritz Lang. Not only did he have an amazing eye, exhibiting such technical proficiency in "Metropolis" (in 1927!) that some of it still looks cutting edge, but he was also a keen social critic; he eviscerated the hypocrisy of how much the government had come to resemble the criminal class in Nazi Germany in "M", and then, once he got to America, didn't hesitate to bite the hand that fed him by painting a scathing portrait of our criminal justice system in "Fury". I still think he did a devastating job of showing how much corruption is an inherent part of late capitalism in "The Testament of Dr. Mabuse" and he did it in 1933! Does it diminish his brilliance when you learn that he ran his sets like a German martinet and showed casual disdain for the casts and crews he worked with? Maybe a little, but, man, what a storyteller he was! Plus, he wrote much of the handbook on film noir, which can only burnish his reputation in my eyes. Samuel Fuller - Sam Fuller wasn't quite the tyrant that Fritz Lang was on set but was unrelenting in his vision for what he wanted his films to look like and be; the level of intensity he brought to his work was sometimes misunderstood as brusqueness or disregard. In reality, although he was usually forced to work with low budgets, he strove to maintain his integrity as an artist and was only contemptuous of those who were less serious about the work. Continued on page 15...
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Three Cool Cats...by Mike Holsclaw Continued from page 14‌
That's the place where he sometimes ruffled feathers and bruised feelings. Because he had worked as a crime reporter, pulp novelist, and served in the infantry during World War II, he had a hard-bitten sensibility which came across as edgy and violent although his social consciousness always showed an undercurrent of concern about the subjects of his films. Like Grandma Moses, he was an American Primitive, ignoring the polite conventions of what movies should look like or be about. My two favorites of his movies are "Pickup on South Street" and "The Naked Kiss" but I think his war movie "The Big Red One" is pretty terrific as well (for which he also wrote a pretty terrific novelization). Check him out; his rough edges may be slightly off-putting at first but I think his sincerity and commitment to the truth as he saw it will ultimately win you over. Sam Peckinpah - Peckinpah was a true wild man of the cinema; it was always a dead heat race to see whether his creative genius or his urge for self-destruction would prevail. Ultimately, self-destruction won but before that, he left behind some films which assured his place in film history as one of the greats. It's too bad that his fights with studio heads and the crews on his films lessened the number of those films, but we have to be satisfied with what his brilliant, damaged soul was capable of, which is still quite impressive. Everyone remembers and cherishes "Ride the High Country" and "The Wild Bunch" but my personal favorite was "The Ballad of Cable Hogue"; it contradicted his reputation for violence and showed that beneath his combative exterior lay the soul of a poet. It displays a fragile, delicate beauty that surprised everyone, Peckinpah included, and more's the pity that it didn't find the audience it deserved when it was first released. I would have liked to have seen more of this side of him, but even the more action packed films have more depth than you may remember; he showed extreme violence but he never glorified it, and there was always an aura of regret on the part of his characters that this was what the world had become for them. I doubt we will see the like of such a brutal, gentle artist again soon. My three cats have all gone to sleep and it’s probably time that I joined them; I'd like get some rest before one of them gets up again and reminds me that they'd like something to eat. I hope you've enjoyed my little reverie; maybe some of their solipsistic hijinks will inspire me to write more about other narcissistic geniuses of the silver screen in the future. Until then, meow! To comment, reach me at: mike@gmail.com
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CCS Board Members take oath and reorganize LENOIR, NC (December 7, 2016)‌Board members-elect Darrell Pennell, Tim Hawkins and Ann Edwards took the Oath of Office administered by District Court Judge Richard Holloway at the Board of Education meeting held on Dec. 5 at the Education Center. With more than 40 years of experience in education, Ann Edwards is the newcomer who joins the Caldwell County Board of Education. Re-elected Board members Darrell Pennell, a retired public educator, has served on the Board of Education since 2010 and local businessman Tim Hawkins has been seated on the Board since 2002. Following the Oath of Office, the Board unanimously voted Darrell Pennell as Chairman, a position he has held since 2011, and re-elected Duane Knight as Vice-Chairman. The Caldwell County Board of Education is the governing body of the school district with the primary responsibilities to establish policy, determine annual operating and capital budgets, employ the superintendent, and oversee the management of the district’s major systems, including budget and finance, curriculum and instruction, personnel and auxiliary services. The Board of Education includes seven members elected at -large for four year terms staggered every two years. School Board meetings are regularly held the second Monday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Education Center in the Board Room. For more information, visit the Board of Education on the Caldwell County Schools website.
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Catawba County man pleads guilty to two counts of involuntary manslaughter in traffic deaths CATAWBA COUNTY, NC (December 12, 2016)…A 20-year-old Claremont man pleaded guilty to two counts of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon during Catawba County Superior Court on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. Jacob Dalton Turner entered the plea in connection with the October 2014 traffic deaths of Alec Calvin Sigmon and Justin Michael Turner, a pair of 15-year-old high school sophomores, who were ejected from the vehicle driven by Jacob Turner and killed as a result of a high-speed, single-vehicle crash. The sentence was left to the discretion of the Honorable Mark E. Klass, Superior Court Judge from Davidson County, and he imposed a suspended sentence of 29 to 54 months for Jacob Turner, requiring that he serve 36 months of supervised probation. The defendant also must spend 90 days in jail, served at the discretion of his probation officer, and he cannot drive for a period of two years. In addition, Judge Klass ordered that Turner speak to high school students about the consequences of speeding and reckless driving. Jacob Turner briefly addressed the families of Alec Sigmon and Justin Turner, saying, “I am very sorry for the things I have put you through. I’ve had a hard time dealing with the consequences.” Defense Attorney Scott Reilly, who represented Jacob Turner along with Mitch Walker, said, “This is a sad day for everybody involved. (Turner)’s going to live with this; he’s responsible … . He was in the wrong; he made a mistake. We hope (the plea) can provide closure to the families.” Investigation by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol showed that Jacob Turner was driving a 2002 Mercedes Benz C-240 at a speed in excess of 90 mph when the vehicle went off the side of Riverbend Road, struck a ditch culvert and went airborne. The vehicle landed 72 feet and continued to travel out of control down an embankment, striking several trees and ejecting Sigmon and Justin Turner from the rear passenger area of the vehicle. Seventeen-year-old Jessica Joy Sigmon and Chloe Allison Cordell also were injured in the crash. Cordell’s injuries required her to be taken to Wake Forest Baptist Regional Medical Center for extensive care. Assistant District Attorney Lance Sigmon noted repeated warnings the defendant had been given regarding his erratic driving behavior and the impact the crash had on the families involved as he asked for the defendant to take responsibility for his actions. “We can send a message to this defendant that his behavior is unacceptable and has far-reaching consequences,” Sigmon said. “We’ve heard about the defendant’s bright future, but Justin and Alec have no future. We want him to be a productive citizen of this community, but we also want him to be a responsible one.” Family members for both Alec Sigmon and Justin Turner addressed the court about the impact the defendant’s actions had on their lives. Assistant District Attorney Melanie Earles also read statements from Jessica Sigmon and Cordell regarding the fatal crash and how it had affected them with the loss of a brother and a friend. Troopers J.D. Connor, K.W. Stewart and D.E. Souther led the investigation for the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Lance Sigmon and Melanie Earles prosecuted the case for the District Attorney’s Office. Clover Baptist Church w ill pr esent th e Chr istm as dr am a, The M essage o f Chr istm as, o n Friday and Saturday, December 16 and 17. The presentation on Friday will begin at 7pm and features the drama only and all seating is free. The drama on Saturday begins at 6pm in the form of a Dinner/ Theater but there are no more seats available for this showing.
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Obituaries Michael Howard Vanderburg Michael Vanderburg, age 43, of Granite Falls went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 6, 2016. He was born September 7, 1973, son of Michael L. and Marjorie Howard Vanderburg. Rev. Vanderburg was pastor of the former Granite Falls Church of God which moved to Cedar Valley Road and is now called Abundant Life Church of God in Hudson. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Ashley, a pre-school director of The School for Young Children; two daughters, Abigail Grace and Annabelle Lynn and one son, Elijah Michael of the home; one sister, Michelle Fedrick and husband Peter of Charlotte, one sister-in-law Tracy Lykes and husband Carl of Huntersville; one brother-in-law, Matthew Hester and wife Tiffany of Lincolnton; parents of his wife, Danny and Joyce Hester; nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday, December 9, 2016, 5:30 PM until at Abundant Life Church of God, Hudson. The funeral service will be Saturday, December 10, 2016, 10:00 AM, at Abundant Life Church of God with Rev. Harry Harward, Rev. Troy Beaver, and Rev. Dennis Pitts officiating. Burial will be at Hull’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, North Campus, 270 Car Farm Rd., Lincolnton, NC. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made to Abundant Life Church of God, PO Box 425, Hudson, NC 28638. Mackie Funeral Home of Granite Falls, NC is serving the family. You may view the obituary online at www.mackiefh.com.’’ Shirley Sims It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that our beloved Shirley Sims has passed from this world to be with her Lord and Savior. We… her family… with her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, nieces and nephews are greatful for the years we were able to share her with each other. She spent more than 65 years serving God through Dudley Shoals Baptist Church, working in more capacities that can be remembered. She especially loved music and missions. Her Sims BBQ family was a huge part of her life and you, the customers, employees and bands who played at the restaurant, were her family also. She enjoyed and valued very much the friendships she made through the years with each of you. We would appreciate your warm thoughts and prayers for comfort in the time to come, especially for Keith. She was born in Caldwell County on May 30, 1930 to the late Ralph and Nell McRary. She was married to Keith Sims for nearly 67 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant son, grandson, Tyler Sims; and brother, Odell McRary. Shirley is survived by her daughters, Sharon Kohnle and husband, Charlie; Brenda Stepp and husband, Joe; Susan Brown and husband, John; Michael Sims and wife, Melissa and Joe Sims and wife, Glennie; sisters, Blanche Reid and Betsy McRee; grandchildren, Jill Kirby and A.J.; Ben Kohnle and Shannon; David Stepp and Candace; Phillip Stepp and Brooke; Adam Brown and Cindy; Katie Sims; Ryan Sims and Megan; Whitney Braswell and Trey; Scott Sims and Kelsey; Andrew Sims and Samara; and Molly Sims; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life will be held at Dudley Shoals Baptist Church on Monday, December 12, 2016 at 3:00 PM with Pastor Gordon West, Pastor Don Ingle and Pastor Eric Lane officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Her grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at Dudley Shoals Baptist Church on Sunday, December 11, 2016 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to Tyler Sims Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Education Foundation, 1914 Hickory Blvd., Lenoir, NC 28645; Dudley Shoals Baptist Church, Lottie Moon, 1882 Dudley Shoals Road, Granite Falls, NC 28630; or Caldwell County Hospice, 902 Kirkwood Street, Lenoir, NC 28645.
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CCC&TI’s annual Angel Tree project provides gifts HUDSON, NC (December 12, 2016)…The North Carolina Association of Education Office Professionals (NCAEOP) chapter on the campus of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute in Hudson began distributing Christmas gifts for 45 local children on Monday, Dec. 12 for its annual Angel Tree project. For 16 years, NCAEOP members have collected donations from CCC&TI faculty, staff, retirees, students and friends for its annual Angel Tree drive. The project provides gifts for the children of qualifying CCC&TI students. In addition to the usual Christmas toys and clothes, this year’s drive included children’s furniture donations from Ashley Furniture and Highland Woodcraft. Pictured (from left to right) are: CCC&TI staff Tammy Greene, Martha Minton, Connie Wilson (standing in back), Ruthie Price and Stacy Styles.
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