Caldwell Serving Caldwell County North Carolina Volume 1, Issue 25 www.CaldwellJournal.com Free Thursday, March 19, 2015 Local Racer Competes for National Spotlight in Upcoming Off-Road Race National ATV and dirt bike race coming to Morganton, NC Granite Falls resident Shawn Mingus will compete with the best off-road racers in the world on March 28, 2015. The 29year-old ATV racer will race at the FMF Steele Creek GNCC, Round 3 of the 13-stop AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series presented by Maxxis. As the only stop the tour will make in North Carolina, the event marks local racers’ best chance to gain national attention. More than 1,500 racers are expected to compete over the weekend, as the event includes four-wheeled ATV racing on Saturday and dirt bikes on Sunday. Classes range from riders as young as six and as old as the 60-plus divisions. Each round of the GNCC Series is broadcast LIVE on RacerTV.com, showcasing the top amateur racers and the pro classes, in addition to television coverage on the NBC Sports Network. “We expect racers from all over the world to compete at this race,” said GNCC Trail Boss Jeff Russell. “The NBC Sports Network and RacerTV crews will be there, the sponsors will be there, and the press will be there. There’s a lot of competition and pressure, but a local rider will definitely feel more comfortable on this terrain.” Mingus will compete in the 4x4 Lites class which starts at 10am. He will ride the #413 Honda with help from his sponsors, AMSOIL, Duro Tire, and GoPro. The top of the GNCC pro class features some of the world’s best riders. The series’ champion Chris Borich—who makes a living racing professionally—currently leads the way in the Pro ATV division. But the tough local terrain makes for a great equalizer. The racers will start together in a field before rushing onto a course featuring mud, rocks and hills. Spectators can watch the action from a variety of points throughout the course, which will be marked on race day. Continued on page 2... 17th Annual Caldwell Traditional Musicians Showcase On Saturday, March 28, the Civic Center will once again host the Caldwell Musicians Showcase. 2015 will mark the 17th annual showcase, which brings together some of our area’s most talented musicians and singer/songwriters for an evening of homegrown entertainment! Join local favorite Strictly Clean and Decent for an evening of music, Caldwell County style. Tickets for the event are $10 (plus tax) for adults and $5 (plus tax) for children/students. 2 Thursday, March 19, 2015 Caldwell Journal Info “Published each Thursday by the Caldwell Journal” Established October 2, 2014 Volume 1, Issue 25 Advertising Rates: 1/12 Page Ad - $30.00 for 4 weeks (1.275” high x 3.225” wide) 1/6 Page Ad - $45.00 for 4 weeks (2.55” high x 3.225” wide) 1/2 Page Ad - $65.00 for 4 weeks (7.65” high x 3.225” wide) Full Page Ad - $95.00 for 4 weeks (7.65” high x 6.45” wide) Contact Us: www.caldwelljournal.com www.facebook.com/CaldwellJournal mark.jackson@caldwelljournal.com 828.493.4798 Local Racer Competes for National Spotlight in Upcoming Off-Road Race Continued from page 1... Mingus works for a local healthcare company and also a volunteer Firefighter/EMT with Grace Chapel Fire Department and Rescue Technician/EMT for Lovelady Rescue. For training and practice, Mingus likes to compete in a few local Mideast Harescramble Series races, which is a local series to North and South Carolina. The content of the articles or the advertisements does not necessarily represent the opinions of anyone affiliated with the Caldwell Journal. The Caldwell Journal is a non-discriminatory paper. Our Deadline Is On Friday At 5pm For Next Week's Paper Caldwell Journal Weather Colder with periods of rain High 46 Low 41 Precipitation: 0.52 in. High 63 Low 41 Precipitation: 0.01in. High 72 Low 45 Precipitation: 0.00 in. High 64 Low 44 Precipitation: 0.04 in. High 54 Low 36 Precipitation: 0.33 in. High 53 Low 36 Precipitation: 0.00 in. High 57 Low 42 Precipitation: 0.00 in. Spectator passes run $20 for the weekend for adults (12+) and $10 for kids (6-11). Children five and under are admitted free. Access to the pro pit area is included. Free pro autograph sessions begin at 11:30 a.m. on race days. On the Saturday ATV and Sunday dirt bike race days, youth racers race at 8 a.m., amateurs race at 10 a.m., and the top amateurs and the pros race at 1 p.m. For more information about the race, please visit www.gnccracing.com or call 304-284-0084. About GNCC Racing The AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series presented by Maxxis is America's premier off-road racing series. Founded in 1975, the 13-round championship is produced exclusively by Racer Productions. Cross-country racing is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. The grueling three-hour GNCC races lead as many as 2,000 riders through tracks ranging in length from eight to 12 miles. With varied terrain, including hills, woods, mud, dirt, rocks and motocross sections, GNCC events are tests of both survival and speed. The series draws talent from all over the U.S., Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. GNCC Racing is televised weekly on NBC Sports and RacerTV.com. For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com. Thursday, March 19, 2015 3 Lenoir Downtown Cruise-In season kicks off on Saturday, April 4 The Lenoir Downtown Cruise-In season kicks off on Saturday, April 4 at 4pm. This year’s season features swap meets during our May and August Cruise-ins, a coat drive at the September cruise-in, a food drive at the October cruise-in, along with other activities TBA. In addition, we’ll have our first annual motorcycle poker run on Saturday, July 18. More details on the poker run will be released in the coming weeks. For more information on the cruise-ins and a sign-up form for the swap meets, check out the website http:// lenoirdowntowncruisers.com. Mon thru Sat 10am to 5pm Sun 1pm to 5pm Located just north of McDonalds in Granite Falls & across from the State Employees Credit Union on 321. 4535 Lower Cedar Valley Road • Hudson, NC Auction to support food pantry There will be a fun auction on March 21 at 1pm to support the Pay It Forward pantry which is sponsored by Fairview Presbyterian Church. Donations of good furniture, nice toys, good appliances, new clothes, etc. would be greatly appreciated. A pinto bean meal will be served for $4.00 a plate. Please join in the fun! The church is located at 111 Fairview Drive at 1:00. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pay-It-Forward -Food-Pantry/576483759122366?sk=timeline West Lenoir Elementary Duke Energy Science Night West Lenoir Elementary is excited to announce our Duke Energy Science Night on 03/27/15 from 5:30 -7:30 pm! Join us in exploring science, technology, engineering and mathematics through engaging hands-on activities. We welcome students and families for a night of science and fun! Look for more information sent home with your child or call us at 754-5161. Duke Energy Science Nights are an initiative of the North Carolina Science Festival. The North Carolina Science Festival is a two-week celebration of science with events statewide. The 2015 Festival will be held April 10-26, 2015. For the complete calendar of events, visit www.ncsciencefestival.org. Old-Fashioned Kraut Dinner Ingredients 1 pound fully cooked smoked Polish sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces 6 pork chops (3/4 inch thick) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce 1/4 cup water 2 cans (14 ounces each) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained 1 teaspoon sugar Instructions In a large skillet, brown sausage and pork chops in oil; drain. Add the next five ingredients; cook until vegetables are tender. Stir in tomato sauce and water; cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Remove pork chops to a serving platter; keep warm. Add sauerkraut and sugar to skillet; mix well. Heat through. Serve with pork chops. Yield: 6 servings. 4 Thursday, March 19, 2015 Thursday, March 19, 2015 GFPD charges man with filing false report By the Granite Falls Police Department...On March 11, 2015, at approximately 1:32am, Timothy Scott Eller was charged with filing a false report to law enforcement in regards to an alleged armed robbery. Eller was served with a criminal summons on the violation with a May 05, 2015 district court date. Timothy Scott Eller, 35, initially filed a report of an armed robbery at the Wal-Mart in Granite Falls, N.C. on March 05, 2015. In the initial reported information, Eller alleged that he had been robbed at knifepoint inside his vehicle as he traveled through the parking lot of the Wal-Mart in Granite Falls. Within minutes of officers arriving at Wal-Mart, false statements and rumors begin to post to social media sights about the alleged robbery. After interviewing witnesses and reviewing video surveillance systems, investigators could not corroborate the statements given by Eller in regards to the alleged robbery. During subsequent interviews between Granite Falls Police detectives and Eller, Eller admitted to making false statements about being robbed. As a result of the investigation by G.F.P.D. detectives, it has been determined that no ongoing threat to the community exist in relation to this incident and no armed robbery occurred as originally reported. 5 the Salon at Park Square “An Upscale Salon Without Upscale Prices!” We now offer massage therapy by Megan Arndt Pedicures, Manicures, Shellacs, Brisa Gel, Electrolysis 10 Park Square Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630 828.396.7878 We Are Located In Downtown Granite Falls Next To Sherrill’s Jewelry Mackie Furniture Company Complete Home Furnishings and Appliances “We Service What We Sell” DOWNTOWN - GRANITE FALLS 13 North Main Street 828-396-3313 info@mackiefurniture.com www.mackiefurniture.com Dining with the Demons 2015 The 2nd annual Dining with the Demons will be held Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Caldwell Fairgrounds on Hwy 321 in Lenoir beginning at 2 p. m. The event is a reunion for students and teachers (and their guests) from Granite Falls High School. There is no charge, but attendees are asked to contribute toward expenses (such as supplies and facilities) and to bring food for the meal. Shirts and caps with the DWTD logo are being ordered with advance payment by April 7th. For more information, go to the Dining with the Demons Facebook page or call Jeanne Whisnant at 828-3203725. https://www.facebook.com/ events/474082509391169/ We Buy, Sell & Trade Tues thru Fri 9 to 5 Sat 9 to 1 YESTERYEARS Antiques & Collectibles 538 Central Street, Hudson, NC 28638 828.728.3161 yesteryearsantiq@bellsouth.net Step Back In Time… Come Visit YESTERYEARS!!! 1000’s Of Items 6 Thursday, March 19, 2015 Music at Your Fingertips! INTRODUCING MY MEDIA BURN BAR Available at Leap of Faith Christian Book Store Access to thousands of the latest songs from Christian contemporary, Southern Gospel and Bluegrass artists. No need to order and wait for accompaniment tracks. Use the My Media Burn Bar kiosk to select, listen and burn the track in the store while you shop. Customize your own CD by selecting songs from different soundtracks. Visit the store or call 828-758-0777 for more information. Leap of Faith Christian Books and Gifts 2025-A3 Morganton Blvd. Lenoir, NC 28645 828-758-0777 Thursday, March 19, 2015 7 Pesticide Disposal Day By Amanda Taylor…A pesticide disposal day will be held Thursday, April 16, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Caldwell County Public Library in Lenoir. This will provide an opportunity for farmers, gardeners, and homeowners to dispose of any unwanted pesticides (insecticide, herbicide, fungicide, etc.) free of charge. The collection is only for labeled pesticides; other household hazardous waste will not be accepted. If containers are leaking or fragile, place them in a five gallon bucket with absorbent material such as cat litter or sawdust. Do not transport pesticides in the front of a truck or car. If you have containers larger than five gallons or if you have questions about this pesticide disposal day, please call the Caldwell Extension Center at 828.757.1290 or email amanda_jo_taylor@ncsu.edu. Good Christian Learning At Affordes Ages 6 weeks to 12 years able Pric- 828-212-0900 Mackie Funeral Home “Where our focus is on Serving Families, not Selling Funerals” Family Owned & Operated 35 Duke Street Granite Falls, NC 828-396-3385 www.mackiefh.com Mackie F U N E R A L H O M E www.mackiefh.com 8 Thursday, March 19, 2015 Yadkin Valley Volunteer FireRescue conducts live fire demolition burn Yadkin Valley Vol. Fire-Rescue personnel conducted a Live Fire Demolition Burn on Rippling Creek PL off Buffalo Cove Rd Saturday, March 14th. This training allowed personnel to get valuable training in a remote rural area. Personnel had to establish a rural water supply using a high volume portable pump drafting out of Buffalo Creek. The house was estimated to be more than 75 years old and was nearly 4,000 square feet. The house was in such disrepair the property owner deemed it a hazard. CCC&TI graduates 14 from truck driver training program By CCC&TI…Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute celebrated the graduation of 14 students from the Caldwell Campus Truck Driver Training program day class during a ceremony on Wednesday, March 11 at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir. The graduates included: Nathan Bailey Jr., Nathan Ballard, Robert Cannon, Charles Cloer II, Christopher Cockerham, Michael Hawn, Bradley Martin (not pictured), Logan Mikeal, Bradley Punch, Christopher Saylor, Fred Sipe Jr., Robert Stevens, David Uhl and Christopher Wood. The guest speaker for the program was Lee Morrow from Cargo Transporters. For more info about Truck Driver Training at CCC&TI, call 828-726-2380. Caldwell Arts Council Happenings The 3rd ANNUAL LENOIR COMEDY CLUB FUNDRAISER returns April 30th with comedians Julie Scoggins & Will Jacobs. You'll want to see this show! See clips from their previous shows and purchase your tickets via PayPal on our website: http://www.caldwellarts.com/comedy CALDWELL ARTS COUNCIL EVENTS - MARCH (m or e at aldw ellar ts.com ) Continuing through March 28 – “PRINTED” at the Caldwell Arts Council gallery – printed clay and printed sculptures Continuing through March 30 – “The Go-o-o-od Life: Dawn Mathews” art exhibit at Caldwell Memorial Hospital’s Art-in-Healing Gallery; www.caldwellarts.com 828-754-2486 28 – 3rd Annual High School Shakespeare Monologue Competition at the JE Broyhill Civic Center for students in Caldwell & contiguous counties. 828-754-2486 or info@caldwellarts.com 28 – “Caldwell Traditional Musicians Showcase” JE Broyhill Civic Center 828-726-2407 www.broyhillcenter.com hosted by Strictly Clean & Decent. Caldwell County’s Junior Appalachian Musicians students (a Caldwell Arts Council program) will also perform during this event! 31 – “In One Era & Out The Other” by EbzB Productions at the JE Broyhill Civic Center for Caldwell County students (one of the Caldwell Arts Council’s Artists-in-Schools Programs). 828-754-2486 or info@caldwellarts.com CALDWELL COUNTY ART EVENTS - MARCH (m or e listed at caldw ellar ts.com 25 – (12-12:45pm) – CCC&TI Music Programs present: David Smith, solo guitar concert (W372112, Watauga Campus); 828-726-2357 www.cccti.edu 31 – CCC&TI Film Series presents “Who is Dyaani Cristal?” at J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, 7pm; free, open to the public Thursday, March 19, 2015 9 Dr. Herb Says….Take These Steps To Health Parasites: Uninvited Guests “Once upon a time in the 1930’s in New York City, there lived many fresh fish lovers, “writes Robert S Desowitz, Ph. D., in his book New Guinea Tapeworms and Jewish Grandmothers (W.W. Norton & Company. They would venture to markets where huge tanks filled with water held live pike, pickerel and carp from Minnesota and Wisconsin lakes. Scandinavian fishermen had moved to that area and were supplying the fish, which had become infected with a tapeworm that can reach up to 45 feet, according to Desowitz. Customers included housewives who took the fish and transformed them into gefilte fish, minced fish pressed into balls and boiled until done. “The ‘until done’ is the tricky part,” says Desowitz. The grandmothers of that time would sample the fish until it was cooked just right. “The early samples were still quite raw and if infected, contained viable worm larvae. In this way, many a nice old lady of Gotham unwittingly acquired a forty foot Scandinavian immigrant in her digestive tract.” It’s true! Persistent parasites abound. Whether you drive an expensive sports car, live in a lovely garden home surrounded by a white picket fence, or wander shoeless in search of food, you can serve as host to pesky worms vying for your attention. Finally, we can admit that, yes, most of us have parasites. Fortunately, they can be easily eliminated. “Parasite” comes from a Greek word meaning “one who eats off the table of another.” How fitting. A parasite survives by hijacking another organism, robbing it of nutrients, and thanking it by leaving behind toxic waste. Obviously, we would be much happier without having these pint-sized freeloaders around. Yet, there are over 100 different types of parasites that can live in human hosts. Since the world’s population is becoming more mobile, with U.S. tourists traveling to foreign countries where parasites are prevalent and immigrants moving to the U.S. from these countries, parasitic infections are increasing. Worms are prolific little creatures. They can release tens of thousands of eggs at a time, and it’s the eggs or the freshly hatched larvae that we inadvertently pick up as we walk barefoot or garden in infested soil. Parasitic infection may spread through contaminated water, fruits, vegetables, grains, poultry, fish, or meat. Parasites, in addition, can be transferred from pet to owner. Since children spend more time outdoors, they’re more likely than adults to be exposed to parasites. Signs of infection include a runny nose, nighttime, restlessness, and blisters on the lower lip inside the mouth. If you become infected, be prepared for a rough time. Infected individuals may feel bloated, tired and hungry. They may have allergies, anemia, lethargy, fuzzy thinking, headaches, and roller coastering blood sugar levels. They may experience restlessness, hair loss, diarrhea, arthritis, mineral imbalances and nighttime teeth grinding. One or more symptoms may occur to a greater or lesser degree depending upon the individual. But the fact remains, parasitic infections may have reached epidemic levels in this country. Types of Parasites Parasites include an amazing cast of characters that can end up taking residence in our bodies. There are four different groups to choose from: roundworms, tapeworms, single celled protozoans and flukes. Continued on page 10... Sun 7 to 6 M-T 7 to 6 Natural Food Store (828) 322-5316 www.naturalfoodstorenc.com 1920 Highway 70 Southwest Hickory, North Carolina 28602 Fri 7 to 5 Sat closed 10 Thursday, March 19, 2015 Dr. Herb Says….Take These Steps To Health Types of Parasites Continued from page 9... Roundworms exist worldwide especially in warmer climates. Twenty-five percent of the world’s population may be infected with roundworms, which can reach the size of pencils and ingrate down the digestive tract where they attach to intestine walls and ingest blood. The victim may experience nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, anemia and listlessness. Whipworms are small, about 3 to 5 centimeters long, and infect the large intestine. Pinworms are the most common roundworms in the U.S., and inhabit mostly crowded areas such as schools, day care centers and mental hospitals. They can be as contagious as the flu, and usually infect several members of one family. Trichinae are tiny roundworms found in the muscle of infected animals, usually pigs that cause trichinosis, a disease characterized by intestinal disorders, fever, muscular swelling, pain and insomnia. If you eat pork, be careful since even a small uncooked portion can lead to infection. Always cook pork until it’s well done. Minuscule single celled potozoans permeate our environment and harm more people worldwide than any other parasite. Protozoans form cysts, or resting stage, where they become resistant to temperature extremes, chemicals, and drying. Humans can easily ingest these small cysts, and many of us have been exposed. Yet, our immune systems come to the rescue and eliminate the cysts, keeping them under control. Individuals with a weakened immune system due to stress or illness, however, may experience outbreaks curable with certain herbs. Common throughout the world, tapeworms are long and ribbon like. Humans can ingest tapeworm larvae by eating raw or under cooked beef, pork and fish, or from coming in contact with infected animals or contaminated grains. Tapeworms live in our intestines and absorb nutrients through their skin. People with tapeworm infections feel dizzy, toxic, have unclear thinking, high and low blood sugar levels, hunger pains, poor digestion and allergies. The various species of flukes, tiny flat worms that look like odd shaped pancakes, include liver flukes, blood flukes, lung flukes and intestinal flukes. Humans can become infected by eating raw or under cooked seafood, eating infected vegetation like water chestnuts or watercress, or drinking or wading in infected water. Once inside the body the flukes migrate to various organs and may cause liver swelling, jaundice, weakened lungs and blood clots. Simple, Herbal Remedies As you can tell it doesn’t take Stone Age sanitation habits or a lengthy trip exploring dense jungles to increase parasitic infection risks. The little beasts are almost everywhere. Yet many medical doctors hesitate to diagnose parasitic infection and won’t treat the infection unless symptoms are serious. Even though we’ve always had to deal with parasites, medical doctors have found that patients don’t want to hear about them. It’s just as well. The drugs most physicians use against parasitic infection work on the premise of differential toxicity, which means that the drug is hopefully more toxic to the parasite than to us. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, rashes and headaches. Continued on page 11... Sun 7 to 6 M-T 7 to 6 Natural Food Store (828) 322-5316 www.naturalfoodstorenc.com 1920 Highway 70 Southwest Hickory, North Carolina 28602 Fri 7 to 5 Sat closed Thursday, March 19, 2015 11 Dr. Herb Says….Take These Steps To Health Simple, Herbal Remedies Continued from page 10... Fortunately there are gentler herbal remedies that rid systems of persistent parasites. Some work better in combinations and some are very strong, so it’s best to obtain advice from an herbalist before ingesting them. Take herbal remedies before meals on an empty stomach and if you can, wait until just before the full moon since worms may be more active then. Begin taking herbs five days before the full moon and continue for about two weeks. Rascal, an aptly n am ed h er b al co m bin ation fr om K r o eger Her bs of pum p kin seeds, gar lic, cramp bark, capsicum and thyme can chase away tapeworms. An herbal mixture of black walnut leaves, wormwood, quassia, cloves and male fern call Wormwood Combination helps elim in ate roundworms. Two parts wormwood, one part sage and three parts capsicum is an effective combination against worms. Black walnut, sassafras and pine needles also work. Preventive Tips * Be sure that all meat, chicken and fish are cooked thoroughly. * Don’t use a microwave to cook meat, chicken or fish. Microwaves don’t heat foods completely. * Always wash your hands, kitchen counters and utensils with hot soapy water after cutting or handling raw meat, fish or chicken. * Wear gloves when changing the cat box. De-worm pets periodically. * Avoid swallowing river, stream or lake water when swimming in them altogether. * Eat high fiber foods and avoid sugar and other refined carbohydrates. * Keep your body slightly acidic by including pumpkin seeds, calmyrna figs, garlic apple cider vinegar, cranberry juice and pomegranates in your diet. * Avoid eating water chestnuts and watercress. Do You Have Any Of The Following? Constipation • Belching • Gas • Bloating • Fatigue After Eating • Milk Intolerance All of the above are embarrassing bodily functions that we have all had at least one of, if not several at the same time. But you do not have to live with them anymore. All of the above are usually linked to an enzyme deficiency. This occurs because we are a society of cooked, processed, chemically treated foods. All of these processes DESTROY the natural enzymes in our food. Enzymes are complex biological molecules which work as a “key” to “unlock” different chemical reactions in the body. Digestive enzymes are required for absorption from the intestines. Without enzymes, food is not broken down properly and can lie rotting in the intestines and colon giving off toxic gases creating all the painful and embarrassing bodily functions I am sure we all would love to live without. Enzyme deficiencies have been linked to many diseases from the auto immune system to colon disease, acid reflux and more. If you have any of the above, check out the information we have available. Digestive enzymes are a pure plant enzyme designed to break down just about everything we eat. For free sample and information concerning detoxification, parasite elimination, and bowel function restoration call Dr. Herb Cole @ (828) 322-2147. Sun 7 to 6 M-T 7 to 6 Natural Food Store (828) 322-5316 www.naturalfoodstorenc.com 1920 Highway 70 Southwest Hickory, North Carolina 28602 Fri 7 to 5 Sat closed 12 Thursday, March 19, 2015 Dr. Herb Says….Take These Steps To Health Ginkgo Enhancing The Memory And Circulation During the past 20 years, the herb ginkgo biloba has become one of the most extensively researched herbs in the world. Over 300 scientific studies have been conducted throughout Europe and Asia. Ginkgo is the most widely recommended and prescribed herbs by physicians in Europe with 10’s of millions of Europeans enjoying the benefits. Most of the excitement about ginkgo stems from its ability to stimulate circulation and oxygenation, especially to the brain, arms, and legs. Leading research institutions have reported and published research that has established ginkgo’s growing reputation for enhancing memory and mental function. This unique and powerful herb is used to treat a variety of conditions of cerebral insufficiency (a lack of blood flow to the brain). This includes twelve symptoms often experienced by the elderly: difficulty in concentrating, poor memory, absentmindedness, confusion, lack of energy, lethargy, decreased physical performance, depressive mood, anxiety, dizziness, tinnitus, and headache. Ginkgo is also an exceptional therapeutic agent for the treatment of senility, Alzheimer’s disease, asthma, impotence, strokes, hemorrhoids, and vertigo. Since extensive testing on ginkgo has confirmed its ability to increase blood flow to the brain, arms, and legs, this has enabled it to be used for conditions of poor circulation. Examples are; numbness or cramping of the legs, sensitivity to cold, frostbite, gangrene, and deteriorating vision. In a six-month trial in Germany, ginkgo improved the distance patients could walk without pain by more than 100%. Pain results when circulation to the limbs is too weak. Other studies have found ginkgo to be highly effective for tinnitus, ringing in the ears, and diabetic retinopathy. Not only does ginkgo improve mental function in the elderly but also in younger adults as well. Lab studies found ginkgo increased the number of brain receptors of the type thought to be responsible for memory. A French study found improvements in memory and cognitive performance in young females. Ginkgo’s greatest benefits are experienced by those with the greatest need, like the elderly, but its memory enhancing effect has made it very popular with students, especially around exam time. Many other benefits of ginkgo have been studied also. In a 1975 study, ginkgo demonstrated the ability to help patients suffering from migraine headaches. Dr. Donald Brown wrote in Let’s Live magazine, about a study in 1987 which found that ginkgo significantly inhibited bronchial constriction in asthmatic patients for up to six hours after they were given an asthma-causing allergen. Dr. Brown has found that ginkgo in liquid is very effective in children with asthma. He says it reduces the severity and frequency of asthma attacks and reduces the need for bronchodialating medication. Other research indicates that ginkgo may be highly useful in preventing and treating macular degeneration. Researchers generally recommend a dosage of 40 mg three times a day. For vertigo, tinnitus, and peripheral vascular disease, higher dosages are used. Ginkgo must be used for at least three to four weeks to notice improvement. Bring in this paper and receive a free bottle of colon cleanse!!! Natural & Organic Foods Natural Antioxidants Cleansing for the Entire Body Organic Snacks, Teas, Juices Sun 7 to 6 M-T 7 to 6 Natural Medical Physician Doctor Herb Cole, N.D. 1920 Hwy. 70 W. • Hickory, NC 28602 828-322-5316 Healthier Living for a Better World Serving The Unifour Area For Over 35 Years!!! Natural Food Store Alternative Medicines All-Natural Weight Loss Programs High Cholesterol Solutions Arthritis Relief (828) 322-5316 www.naturalfoodstorenc.com 1920 Highway 70 Southwest Hickory, North Carolina 28602 Fri 7 to 5 Sat closed Thursday, March 19, 2015 13 Spring Has Sprung Strawberry Cabbage And More Broccoli Cauliflower Brussel Sprouts It’s Time To Treat Your Yard For Crabgrass Fertilizer Grass Seed Rutabaga Spinach Lettuce Potatoes Onions And More! Granite Falls Salvation Army Store robbed By the Granite Falls Police Department…On March 11, 2015, at approximately 9:00am, a breaking, entering, larceny, and safe cracking was reported at The Salvation Army Granite Falls Family Store located at 4370 Hickory Blvd., Granite Falls, N.C. An employee opening the business for daily operation noticed the business to be ransacked, items stolen, and the security safe forced opened. At this point employees of the business called the Granite Falls Police Department. Officers located forced entry to a side entrance door of the business. An undisclosed amount of cash was stolen from the security safe. Approximately two hundred dollars of additional property was stolen and approximately three hundred dollars of damage occurred during this incident. Granite Falls Police detectives processed the scene and collected items of evidence. G.F.P.D. detectives have been working throughout the day collecting video surveillance and possible witness statements in the area. Please contact Detective Joey Morrison at (828) 396-3358 or Caldwell County CrimeStoppers (828) 758-8300 with any information related to this investigation. Individuals may remain anonymous. Town of Hudson looking for Butterfly Festival vendors The town of Hudson is currently looking for vendors who sell arts, crafts, food and other items for the upcoming Hudson Butterfly Festival on Saturday, May 2nd from 9 AM until 3 PM. With a normal attendance of over 5000-6000 people, the Butterfly Festival is one of Caldwell County’s largest events and the oldest festival dating back over 30 years. With lots of live entertainment, great food, kids activities planned, this year’s festival is sure to be a huge success. Festival booths are $75 for a non-powered booth and $100 for a powered booth. If you’re interested in being a vendor, please call 828-726-1009 or email: goldman86@bellsouth.net for an application. You may also stop by the The Gold Mine Jewelry Store in downtown Hudson to pick up an application. 14 Thursday, March 19, 2015 Caldwell County Library Upcoming Events Ongoing Baby Time--This ongoing program offered every Monday at 10am at the Lenoir Library is for newborn babies through 2 year-old toddlers and their caregivers. We do a lot of action rhymes, songs, active play, stories, and more to promote early literacy and development. Hope to see you and your babies soon! Please call 828-757-1274 for more information. Wednesday, April 1st --Story Time at the Lenoir Library will be held today at 10am. Children participate in stories, music, and games that encourage language and social development. Story Time lasts about 30 minutes and is designed for 2-5 year olds and a caregiver. --Caldwell County Public Library’s “Book and a Bite” Nonfiction Book Club will meet today at 12 noon at the Uptown Café and Bakery in downtown Lenoir for lunch and book discussion. A different nonfiction book will be featured for discussion each month. Everyone is welcome! April’s book selection is “Blood Will Out” by Walter Kirn. Call 828-757-1270 for more information on upcoming books. Book and a Bite Book Club meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 12 noon at the Uptown Café and Bakery. Thursday, April 2nd --Story Time will be held today at 10am at the Hudson Branch of Caldwell County Public Library. Children participate in stories, music, and games that encourage language and social development. Story Time lasts about 30 minutes and is designed for 2-5 year olds and a caregiver. --Have an evening enjoying the magic of movies and learning more about classic films at “Movies with Mike” offered tonight at 6pm the Lenoir Library. Listen to opening commentary and watch a classic movie, followed by a group discussion. Each month, a classic example of a particular movie genre is selected. Free popcorn is provided! Movies with Mike is held the first Thursday of each month at 6:00pm at the Lenoir Library. Tuesday, April 7th -- Story Time will be held today at 10am at the Granite Falls Branch of Caldwell County Public Library. Children participate in stories, music, and games that encourage language and social development. Story Time lasts about 30 minutes and is designed for 2-5 year olds and a caregiver. -- Lego Play will be offered today at 3:30pm at the Lenoir Library! Families with children of all ages are welcome to come have fun building with Legos. Lego Play is offered every other Tuesday. Call 828-7571274 for more information! --Genealogist John Hawkins will be at the Caldwell County Public Library in Lenoir today from 6:00pm -7:30pm to assist with genealogy questions. Be sure to bring all the information you have collected so far, including family charts, as well as any additional information you can gather from family members. Call 828-757-1270 for more information. Wednesday, April 8th -- Story Time will be held today at 10am at Caldwell County Public Library in Lenoir. Children participate in stories, music, and games that encourage language and social development. Story Time lasts about 30 minutes and is designed for 2-5 year olds and a caregiver. Thursday, April 9th --Story Time will be held today at 10am at the Hudson Branch of Caldwell County Public Library. Children participate in stories, music, and games that encourage language and social development. Story Time lasts about 30 minutes and is designed for 2-5 year olds and a caregiver. Thursday, March 19, 2015 15 Caldwell County Library Upcoming Events Saturday, April 11th --Story Time will be held today at 10am at Caldwell County Public Library in Lenoir. Children participate in stories, music, and games that encourage language and social development. Story Time lasts about 30 minutes and is designed for 2-5 year olds and a caregiver. Tuesday, April 14th --Story Time will be held today at 10am at the Granite Falls Branch of Caldwell County Public Library. Children participate in stories, music, and games that encourage language and social development. Story Time lasts about 30 minutes and is designed for 2-5 year olds and a caregiver. Wednesday, April 15th Story Time will be held today at 10am at Caldwell County Public Library in Lenoir. Children participate in stories, music, and games that encourage language and social development. Story Time lasts about 30 minutes and is designed for 2-5 year olds and a caregiver. Thursday, April 16th --Caldwell County Public Library’s “Coffee Talk” Fiction Book Club meets today at Highland Coffee House at 10am for coffee, book discussion, and conversation. Everyone is welcome! April's selection is "Reconstructing Amelia" by Kimberly McCreight. Please call 828-757-1270 for more information on upcoming books. Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 10am at Highland Coffee House in downtown Lenoir. --Story Time will be held today at 10am at the Hudson Branch of Caldwell County Public Library. Children participate in stories, music, and games that encourage language and social development. Story Time lasts about 30 minutes and is designed for 2-5 year olds and a caregiver. Caldwell Baptist Association Church News Lower Creek Baptist Church w ill h ave Elvis Pr esley and Jo hn ny Cash live an d in co ncer t in the Fellowship Hall on Friday, March 20 at 6pm. Featured will be 2010 Country Male Entertainer of the Year Ronnie Miller. Tickets are $10 per person, dinner included. For tickets contact the church office at 828-758-2315. First Baptist Church of Hudson h as m ovie tickets for " Do Y ou B elieve?", fr o m th e cr eators of the movie, "God's Not Dead". The tickets are for a special showing at Carmike Theater in Hickory Saturday, March 21 at 6:30pm. To purchase tickets at the group discounted cost of $6.75 per person, call the church office at 828-728-4297 any day of the week from 8am to 5pm. The adult choirs of Center Grove Baptist Church and Meadowbrook Baptist Church have joined together to present the cantata Jesus Saves. It will be presented on Sunday morning, March 22 at 11:00am at Center Grove Baptist Church and Sunday morning, March 29 at 9:30am at Meadowbrook Baptist Church. The public is cordially invited to attend one or both of these services. Dry Ponds Baptist Church w ill have th eir 5th Sunday Night Singing o n M ar ch 29 at 6pm . Featured will be Three Forks Baptist Church Quartet. A love offering will be received with all proceeds going toward a Russian Mission. Call the church office at 828-396-7119 for more details. Flemings Chapel Baptist Church will have their 5th Sunday Night Singing on March 29 at 6pm. Featured will be Flemings' own Alive With Might. The admission cost is one box of oatmeal which goes to help Yokefellow with their food needs. For more details call Danny Craig at 828-381-7741. 16 Thursday, March 19, 2015 Caldwell is Hiring scheduled for April 30 By the Caldwell County EDC…The Caldwell County Economic Development Commission, in cooperation with NCWorks and Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, will be sponsoring the 10th Caldwell is Hiring on Thursday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir. Information regarding employers and jobs available will be posted regularly on the Caldwell EDC's website, along with the Caldwell is Hiring and Caldwell County Economic Development Commission pages on Facebook. NEPTCO joins Caldwell is Hiring roster By the Caldwell County EDC…Manufacturing company NEPTCO will be seeking to fill positions for its Granite Falls facility during the 10th Caldwell is Hiring that is scheduled for Thursday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir. NEPTCO has full-time openings in converting and production tech-print. In addition, Convergys has 40 immediate openings and 150 future jobs, while Catawba Valley Staffing is seeking to fill 22 jobs that range from upholsterer to cushion sewer to jitterbug sander among others. Onin Staffing has 23 openings, including 10 production operators, five machine offbearers, five rip saw positions and three forklift operators. Conover-based Vanguard Furniture is seeking experienced upholsterers and furniture trimmers, along with machine room operators. Home Instead Senior Care in Hickory is seeking 15 HMAs, 15 PCS workers and 15 CNAs. Additional companies will be posting their openings in the coming weeks. Keep checking back for the latest updates. We'll see you April 30!!! www.caldwelledc.org Thursday, March 19, 2015 17 Bee-Come a Beekeeper By Amanda Taylor {Caldwell County Center Extension Agent, Horticulture / Local Foods} The popularity of hobby beekeeping has increased dramatically in the past few years. There are many benefits to keeping bees. Perhaps one of the best benefits of keeping bees is to gardeners when yield is increased. When bees visit flowers, they move pollen from one flower to another. One of the most striking cases for keeping bees near gardens is the production of cucumbers. Each flower on a cucumber is only open for one day, during which the flower must be pollinated or a fruit will not develop. Flowers that aren’t pollinated fall off without producing a cucumber. Of course, other insects can pollinate plants also. There are many native bees, like bumble bees, sweat bees, and blueberry bees. Pollen BasketFlies, butterflies, beetles, hummingbirds, and bats are also effective pollinators for some plants. Honey bees will visit flowers several miles from a hive; however, honey bees are most efficient when flowers are within 200 yards of a hive. Bees are attracted to brightly colored flowers, especially yellow ones. Honey bees are social insects, like ants. Honey bee colonies have an elaborate system in which each bee plays a role that benefits the colony. Each colony has one queen bee whose sole purpose is to lay eggs. Most of the bees in a hive are worker bees (all females), and one of the jobs they perform is foraging for pollen, nectar, and water. When a foraging worker bee finds desirable flowers, she marks the location with a scent. Then she returns to the hive where she does a dance that communicates where the flowers are. Getting honey is another perk of keeping bees. Honey is made when water is evaporated from nectar that is brought back to the hive. In the winter, stored honey is used to feed bees. The type, or varietal, of honey that you get from a hive is dependent on the plants that the nectar came from. For example, honey made from buckwheat flowers is dark brown and has a strong taste. Sourwood, the most popular type of honey, has a lighter taste. If you’re interested in keeping bees, there are lots of good ways to start learning. There are online classes and many good books and magazines devoted to the art and science of beekeeping. If you prefer a more local approach, consider attending a beekeeping course. The Caldwell County beekeepers will host a beginner beekeeping workshop on March 21 and 28. The cost is $50, which includes membership in the state and local beekeeping clubs, reference material, and door prizes. The Caldwell County Beekeeping Association meets at 6:30 pm on the third Thursday of each month at the library in Lenoir. For more information on the beginner beekeeping school, contact Milton Foster at 828.612.2472. 18 Thursday, March 19, 2015 Modified Benefit Whole Life Insurance Terry’s Insurance 23-1 Falls Avenue Granite Falls, NC 28630 828.310.2865 ewterry@charter.net Monday & Tuesday 9-5 Wednesday 9-12 ▪ Call For Details ▪ Free Quotes ▪ Ages 40 - 75 ▪ $1000 to $10,000 Face Amount ▪ Medicare Advantage Thursday - Saturday by appointment Sunday closed Life ▪ Health ▪ Medicare Supplements Long Term Care Insurance Trends Hair Salon Trends Hair Salon would like to thank all of our loyal, wonderful, customers for 16 years of great business! We strive on running our business with excellent services and great customer service. 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That’s North Carolina’s share of a $550 million national settlement that included 48 other states, the District of Columbia, and federal officials. Under the agreement, SunTrust must also meet tougher mortgage servicing standards designed to prevent future problems for homeowners. A total of 2,286 North Carolinians who lost their homes to foreclosure are eligible for direct cash payments totaling approximately $2 million. Direct payments to foreclosure victims will come from a national $40 million fund created under the settlement to provide money back to more than 45,000 consumers nationwide. Consumers may be eligible if: They were foreclosed on between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2013. Their mortgage was serviced by SunTrust at the time of foreclosure. They made at least three payments on the loan. They either lived in the home or intended to live in the home at the time they took out the mortgage. 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The National Mortgage Settlement resulted in new standards to prevent unnecessary and improper foreclosures and has so far provided more than $50 billion in relief to distressed homeowners. In North Carolina, the settlement provided $338 million for housing counselors, legal help, fraud detection and prosecution, and economic improvement as well as $33.57 million in direct payments to foreclosure victims. Cooper also helped negotiate a similar settlement last year with Ocwen Financial Corporation, worth $2.1 billion nationally and $26 million in North Carolina. The Spring NC Campers on Mission Rally Set The Spring NC Campers on Mission (COM) rally will be held April 8-10 at Tom Johnson RV Rally Park, 1885 US 70 West, Marion, NC. COM is a fellowship of Christian campers who enjoy getting together at rallies for worship, fun, food and fellowship. 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She was the daughter of the late James Luther and Pauline “Polly” Winkler Wakefield. Pam served the public schools as a teacher for over 30 years with numerous awards and accomplishments. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Granite Falls, where she served as choir director for over 30 years and previously served as choir director of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Hickory, for 9 years. The Return of the Nephilim In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Sean Johnston. Mrs. Johnston is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Michael of the home; one daughter April Walsh and husband Luke of Hickory; one son, Ben Johnston of Granite Falls; four grandchildren, Charlie, Hadley, Caitlyn and Christian. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 19, 2015, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM at First Baptist Church, Granite Falls. The funeral service will follow at 4:00 PM in the church with Dr. Robert B. Evans, Jr. officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Hills Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 12 Crestview Street, Granite Falls, NC 28630. Mackie Funeral Home is serving the family. You may view the obituary online at www.mackiefh.com. We invite you to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Call 828-726-6564 for more information. God Bless You, Pastor John Gray Pleasant Hill Baptist Church 699 Pleasant Hill Road Lenoir, NC 28645 Thursday, March 19, 2015 24 Antiquities Vending Company Before Restoration After Restoration We Carry Glass Bottled Soda Now Over 70 Flavors Available…”Soda That Takes You Back In Time” Commercial Refrigeration, Antique Refrigerators, Restaurant Equipment...Repair & Restoration “If It Stops Cooling, We Can Repair and/or Refurbish It” Always Check With Us First, We Have The Best Prices!!! 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