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Caldwell County, North Carolina Honorary Swat Team Member Named LENOIR, NC (December 19, 2017)…Sheriff Alan C. Jones announced on Tuesday December, 19, 2017, the Caldwell County SWAT Team inducted a New Honorary SWAT Officer to the Team. Cody Roark was sworn in as the newest Honorary Member of the Caldwell County SWAT Team during a Training Session at the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office Firing Range on Tuesday. During the training, Officer Roark received training in the deployment of special weapons used by members of the SWAT Team as well as training in flashbang deployment. Officer Roark performed the training and qualification session flawlessly. At the conclusion of the Training Session in accordance with a tradition that each new member of the SWAT Team receive a nickname from the other Members of the Team, Officer Roark was given the name “Codybug,”
I am excited to have Officer Cody “Codybug” Roark as the newest Honorary Member of the Caldwell County SWAT Team and I look forward to seeing him succeed in his new role at the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office. –Sheriff Alan C. Jones
They're calling it a Christmas Miracle on the Old Mill Pond in Granite Falls...page 12 Allstate recognizes Lenoir Fire Department...page 15
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Gibbons to Help Lead New Mayors Group RALEIGH, NC (December 20, 2017)…Lenoir Mayor Joe Gibbons has been named to the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Mayors Association, a new organization of North Carolina mayors dedicated to improving life in all of the state’s municipalities by seeking public focus on and finding solutions to critical issues facing the state. Mayor Gibbons is among 11 mayors serving on the board. The group is an affiliate organization of the North Carolina League of Municipalities formed specifically to provide a platform for all of the state’s mayors to work together to address the major goals and challenges of cities and towns. The organization was formed this fall, with a goal of bringing attention to the challenges facing North Carolina cities and towns, as well as sharing best practices that can improve residents’ quality of life. “The North Carolina Mayors Association will offer a tremendous opportunity for NC mayors to network and learn from each other. Good government happens when we all work together and mayors can be the influence to make that occur,” said Wake Forest Mayor and board chair Vivian Jones. “I know Mayor Gibbons will do a great job and will bring a unique perspective to our discussions based on his experiences in Lenoir.” Mayor Gibbons is serving his second four-year term as mayor of Lenoir and had previously served terms on the Lenoir City Council from 2005-2011. In addition to the Mayors Group, Gibbons currently serves on the NC League of Municipalities Risk Management Board of Trustees, and he previously served on the NC League of Municipalities Board of Directors. “I look forward to serving with other mayors from across the state,” Gibbons said. I think this will be a really good group, and I think we’ll be able to accomplish a lot of things for cities and towns all across North Carolina.” Gibbons said many municipalities are addressing similar issues such as housing needs and economic development. The Mayors group will be a good way to share ideas about what works and what doesn’t. Continued on page 3...
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Gibbons to Help Lead New Mayors Group “In Lenoir, we have specific issues to work on, and I hope by networking with other mayors, we’ll learn better ways to accomplish our goals,” Gibbons said. About the League The North Carolina League of Municipalities is a membership association of 540 great hometowns – representing nearly every municipality in the state. The League advocates for its members, from the largest city to the smallest village, on the full range of legislative issues that affect municipalities. For more than 100 years, the League has promoted – and continues to promote – good government by offering non-partisan advocacy, insurance and other services – as directed by its membership.
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Dixie Peanut Brittle The Chaplains of the Lenoir Police Department would like to invite your church to particiIngredients pate in a ministry of encouragement to the 83 1 1/2 cups raw, shelled peanuts members of the LPD. This ministry would be in the form of sending cards and notes of encouragement 1 cup granulated sugar to the department members on special days, and especially on their birthday. This would be a great 1/2 cup light corn syrup ministry idea for a Sunday School class or a small 1/8 tsp. salt missions group. If your church is interested, please contact Chaplain Terry Barnes at 828-320-2362 1 tsp. butter or email chaplainbarnes@ci.lenoir.nc.us for more 1 tsp. vanilla information and a list of the names and birthdays of the department members. To enroll in the pro1 tsp. baking soda gram send an email to the above address and inInstructions clude the name of your church, your name, address, phone number, and email. Stir together peanuts, sugar, syrup and salt in a 1 1/2 quart glass casserole or microwave safe conClover Baptist Church is seeking a gifted Chris- tainer. Cook in microwave for 4 minutes on high. tian who is committed to Jesus Christ and the Remove, stir well and return to microwave. Cook Word of God to fill their Interim/Permanent part- on high 4 minutes more. Remove and stir in buttime Worship Music Leader position. The hours ter. Microwave 2 minutes longer on high. Stir in needed to fulfill this position will be determined vanilla and baking soda. Quickly stir until light and discussed during the interview and will inand foamy. Immediately pour out onto a lightly clude Sunday morning, Sunday evening, Wednesday evening, and special services. Experience pre- greased baking sheet; spread to about 1/4 inch ferred. Send resumes to Clover Baptist Church, c/o thickness. When cool, break into pieces. Store in Pastor, 100 Pinewood Rd, Granite Falls, NC airtight container. 28630.
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CCC&TI Culinary Arts Program prepares meal for the Shelter Home of Caldwell County HUDSON, NC (December 22, 2017)‌Students from the Culinary Arts program at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute in Hudson spent Thursday preparing a meal for residents of the Shelter Home of Caldwell County. The group menu is a traditional Christmas meal, including turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole and green bean casserole. Volunteer students and Culinary Arts Director Keith Andreasen will return to campus Christmas Day to finish preparing the meal, which will be delivered to the Shelter along with gifts provided by CCC&TI's Cosmetology faculty. It's the second consecutive Christmas that the group has prepared a meal for shelter residents.
Pictured are: left to right (front) Soledad Rodriguez, Kati Kirby, (back) Ryan Goodrich, J. David Griffin, Shyane Keller, and Culinary Arts Director (far right) Keith Andreasen. Dry Ponds Baptist Church will sponsor A Night to Remember, a youth fundraiser dinner, on New Year's Eve from 6-8pm. Tickets are $15.00 each or $25.00 per couple if purchased by December 24. The couple rate goes to $30.00 after the 24th. Children (under 12) will be $8.00 each. The menu will be steak, chicken, salad, potato, bread, dessert, and drink. Childcare will be provided for children under 5 years of age. For more information contact the church office at 828-396-7119.
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Herman promoted to Police Lieutenant LENOIR, NC (December 21, 2017)‌Lenoir Police Chief Scott Brown has promoted Jody Herman to the rank of Police Lieutenant, effective Jan. 1, 2018. "I am honored to announce that Jody Herman has accepted promotion to the rank of Police Lieutenant," Brown said. "Lieutenant Herman sits in first place in the current and active Lieutenant process, which was completed last spring. He did an outstanding job, just as he has always done, and we have no doubt that he will make an excellent Platoon Commander for his people, this department, and our community." The position became available after Lieutenant Daryl Cornett retired earlier this year. Lieutenant Herman is an 18-year law enforcement veteran and has served as a Patrol Officer, Patrol Sergeant, General Investigator, Narcotics Investigator, and Special Response Team member. He holds the Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate, which is the highest police recognition awarded by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Lieutenant Herman is well-prepared for this new role. Lieutenant Herman will be assigned to the Patrol Division. Captain Wilson will announce details of his assignment in the very near future. Until then, please join me in congratulating Lieutenant Jody Herman on this significant accomplishment. Read more about the Lenoir Police Department at www.cityoflenoir.com/police.
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Caldwell Hospice Welcomes Seven New Volunteers LENOIR, NC (December 21, 2017)…Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care trained seven new adult volunteers during its October 2017 workshops. Patient-family care, patient care unit support, grounds-keeping, veterans to visit and make Veterans Honoring Veterans presentations to patients, and special projects are among the many available assignments awaiting these new volunteers. The new volunteers are: Sylvia Jackson, Kathy Lyday, Dorothy Nurminen, Greg Reynolds, Katherine Shaver, Maggie Smith, and Loretta Smith.
The next Adult Volunteer Training sessions will be April 17 and 19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Caldwell Hospice’s McCreary Family Professional Center on Pine Mountain Road in Hudson. Attendance is required at each session, and meals will be provided.
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Caldwell Hospice has an ongoing need for volunteers. Volunteer Coordinator Brittany Bonn will match volunteers’ skills with the organization’s needs. For information about the program or to inquire about the next adult volunteer training, call 828.754.0101 or email volunteercoordinator@caldwellhospice.org. Poovey's Chapel Baptist Church will sponsor Winterblast, a youth fundraiser, featuring dinner and a show on February 3 at 6:30pm. Tickets are $12 each and can be ordered by calling 828-7287210 or go to www.pooveyschapel.org. The meal includes chicken pot pie or country style steak, green beans, mashed potatoes, rolls, drink, and dessert.
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Caldwell Arts Council Seeks Artists for 2019 Exhibitions LENOIR, NC (December 20, 2017)‌The Caldwell Arts Council will accept portfolios from local and regional artists for possible exhibitions in 2019 at either our Caldwell Arts Council gallery (four exhibit opportunities ranging from 5 to 8 weeks) or at the Art-in-Healing Gallery (three 3-month long exhibit opportunities at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Other exhibition sites may be available in 2019 as well. All details for submitting your portfolio are available on our website at http:// www.caldwellarts.com/157-guidelines/ and portfolios will be accepted through January 31, 2018. About the Caldwell Arts Council The Caldwell Arts Council is a regional arts center that presents art exhibits, educational opportunities and collection programs that foster the cultural arts in Caldwell County.
Our center is housed in an historic 100+ year old home. There are four gallery spaces that have been renovated as professional exhibit spaces. Exhibits range from contemporary to traditional and include 2 -D and 3-D exhibitions. The Art-in-Healing Gallery at Caldwell Memorial Hospital can hang up to 20 works of 2-D or 3-D wall artworks. The Caldwell Arts Council exhibits artists from across the country and has a reputation for quality exhibits. For information on the gallery space or to see a list of upcoming exhibits please visit our website at www.caldwellarts.com. The Caldwell Arts Council’s programs are supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources and by individual and corporate donors and sponsorships.
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Highly Anticipated Bridge Opens… Vehicles driving on Falls Avenue ahead of schedule NORTH WILKESBORO, NC (December 22, 2017)…The preparation, demolition and construction of a new bridge on Falls Avenue is complete. The bridge is now open to traffic. A Christmas Miracle... N.C. Department of Transportation engineers conducted an inspection of the bridge over Old Mill Pond on Friday morning and declared the bridge safe for traffic. “The time we spent on the front end planning this bridge paid off in the end with a completion date well ahead of the contract completion date, and right in line with our expectations,” Division 11 Engineer Mike Pettyjohn said. “The design team spent many long days creating the plans for this important bridge and R.E. Burns and Sons took that momentum and worked diligently to meet these expectations.” Several finishing touches remain before the construction is declared complete. The causeway will be removed, a final layer of asphalt will be placed, permanent paint markings will be sprayed and landscaping will be finished in the spring. A bridge of this size — 40 feet wide, 400 feet long with two center pilings and a 5.5-foot sidewalk on the east side — typically takes 36 months to go from a concept to completion. Less than 15 months elapsed from the day the previous 67-year-old predecessor suffered damage until today. “The express-design process worked,” Pettyjohn said. “The early work takes place with the designer and contractor hard at work making plans for the new bridge.” The old bridge was made of wood and was built in 1949 and it carried an average of 5,300 vehicles per day in 2014. NCDOT officials considered making short-term repairs, but those proved to be inefficient. Building a new bridge on an accelerated schedule was determined to be the most efficient use of time and funds. The cost of the new bridge was $3.2 million. “The bridge is in place to meet the needs now and decades into the future,” Pettyjohn said. “We are pleased to have it open and we know many other people are happy too.”
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Attorney General Stein Recommends Resources for People Struggling With Addiction During the Holidays RALEIGH, NC (December 22, 2017)…Attorney General Josh Stein today encouraged North Carolinians to remember that resources are available to anyone who may be struggling with addiction this holiday season. “It’s a sad reality that for many people, the holidays are not a welcome break to spend time with family and friends,” said Attorney General Josh Stein. “We know that the holidays can be a difficult time for people fighting addiction. If you are, or if you believe someone you know is, struggling with these issues, please get help.” "We don't recover alone,” said Donald McDonald, Executive Director of Addiction Professionals of North Carolina. “My family and I needed a tribe to get well. The stigma surrounding substance use and mental health issues can make it difficult to seek help. That's all changing. More courageous North Carolinians are coming forward with their powerful stories and breaking down barriers to recovery. Subsequently, more affected families are reaching out and they're being met with the care and compassion they deserve. They're finding their tribe." The Alcohol and Drug Council of North Carolina operates a 24/7 hotline at 800-688-4232. Hotline operators provide listening support and treatment advice for people who are struggling with these issues. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ website also has a directory of resources for each region of the state. In addition to immediate resources for crisis intervention, Attorney General Stein also has compiled resources for people who are working to confront the opioid crisis in their communities. Please visit ncdoj.gov/opioidresources to learn more. Poovey's Chapel Baptist Church will host Joyful Soles Ministries on Saturday, January 27 from 9:00-11:00am. A free breakfast will be served for all in attendance. Each present child will receive a free new pair of shoes. Each family will receive one bag of non-perishable grocery items and one bag of personal hygiene products. If you would like to make a donation (food, hygiene products, or new shoes), or have any questions please contact April Cardwell at 828-493-2351.
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Caldwell UNC Health Care Honors Local Internists LENOIR, NC (December 21, 2017)‌Caldwell UNC Health Care recently celebrated the Annual Medical Staff Awards Dinner at Cedar Rock Country Club. Along with medical staff, Board Members of Caldwell UNC Health Care & Foundation were in attendance. A social period, followed by opening remarks from Laura Easton, CEO/President Caldwell UNC Health Care, and Rick Coffey, Board Member of Caldwell UNC Health Care & Foundation, preceded a delicious dinner for guests and honorees. Next, the awards ceremony commenced. Robert J. Reichling, MD, was presented the 2017 George M. Hancock, MD Award for Excellence in Patient Care. Dr. Reichling was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, graduated from University of Cincinnati Medical School and started working for CMH on November 1, 2004. (Dr. George M. Hancock was a well-loved General Surgeon who worked his entire career in our community and was well known for his passionate commitment to his patients.) Charles (Larry) Lutz, MD, received the L. Newell Shull, M.D. Legacy Award, which is intended to honor a physician who worked all or the majority of his career in service to our community, and who built a foundation upon which our work continues today. Dr. Lutz was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, graduated medical school at Tulane University, New Orleans, La., and started his affiliation with CMH on December 4, 1974. (Dr. Newell Shull worked as a General Surgeon in Lenoir for 37 years and left a thriving practice in the community when he retired.) Caldwell UNC Health Care is proud to honor these two Internists for their well-deserved awards.
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Allstate recognizes Lenoir Fire Department LENOIR, NC (December 14, 2017)…Local Allstate Agent Sandy Russ recently presented a Blue Ribbon Award to the Lenoir Fire Department for the department’s work to achieve a Class 3 rating. The Class 3 rating reduces property insurance rates in Lenoir and makes the city more competitive in attracting new businesses and residents. “For 12 years, since I have been an agent, the City of Lenoir has had an ISO rating of Class 4,” Russ said. “Earlier this year we noticed a change from 4 to 3, and I thought there was an error in our system.” Russ said she contacted her tech support to confirm the change, and they did confirm the City of Lenoir now has a Class 3 rating. Russ was surprised that she didn’t know about the improvement. “I couldn’t believe that our rating had improved from a 4 to a 3,” Russ said. “I just couldn’t believe that I didn’t know about it.” The new rating took effect in January of this year, but it’s taken some time for the news to spread. When Russ learned about the new rating and the time and effort that went into getting Class 3, she decided to present an award to the Lenoir Fire Department to “show them our gratitude for their hard work.” “A lower rating means lower insurance rates for the same coverage, and we want folks to know that their insurance rates will be lower thanks to this new rating,” Russ said. “Chief Ken Briscoe and Assistant Chief Ken Hair are so valuable to our Sandy Russ, Allstate, right, thanked Fire Chief Ken community and we really appreciate the hard work Briscoe for the department’s work to earn a Class 3 ISO rating. they do.” The Lenoir Fire Department had been a Class 4 fire department since the 1970s. The class rating is based on several criteria including the water system, communications system, and the fire department. Briscoe said the City has been working a long time to improve those systems and earn the better Class 3 rating. “The new rating helps us three ways – it helps our homeowners and tax payers in the City of Lenoir, because they have a lower homeowner’s insurance rate; it helps our business owners, because they all will have a lower insurance rating; and it shows how effective the city fire department is in Lenoir,” Briscoe said. ““This was a city-wide effort, and it’s something we’re very proud of.” Briscoe said the new rating is another marketing tool for the City. New retail businesses and manufacturing will pay a lower insurance rate in Lenoir than they would in the county or neighboring cities with a higher rating. “There aren’t many fire departments in the state that have a Class 3 or lower rating,” Briscoe said. “All our current industries and business should have seen a drop in their insurance rates when we went from a Class 4 to Class 3.”
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