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Volume 1, Issue 15 www.CaldwellJournal.com Free Thursday, January 8, 2015

Significant Cold Wave expected for the rest of the work week

By the National Weather Service...An arctic air mass will build across the region today and will persist into Friday. Temperatures through the rest of the work week are forecast to run 10 to 20 degrees below climate normal's. In fact…temperatures tonight and Thursday should yield the coldest condi-tions since the cold wave of last January. As the case a year ago…the linger-ing frigid conditions will likely freeze unprotected water pipes…damage un-drained sprinkler systems…and result in a thin layer of ice on ponds and along stream banks. Residents and businesses should prepare for possible power outages or brief power disruptions during periods of peak demand.

In addition…neighbors may want to check on their more vulnerable neighbors…possibly supplying extra blankets…heaters…or offer a heated shelter. Any unheated outside water supply for pets and livestock will freeze and will remain frozen for several days. Most importantly stay safe as well as warm…

Fire Destroys Rhodhiss Home

On the evening of January 4, 2015 a residential structure fire consumed a two-story home in Rhodhiss, NC. The fire was apparently started by a dryer. Thankfully no one was injured. Rhodhiss Fire Department, Granite Falls Fire Department and Sawmill Fire & Rescue Department all re-sponded to this fire. The home is located on Birch Street on the Caldwell County side of Rhodhiss. We have more photographs available on our face-book page with a before photograph that was pro-vided to us. Many people were very saddened by the loss of this beautiful old home as it held many memories by people that lived there.

Plane Crashes in Longview

At approximately 5pm on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 a single-engine Beech BE-35 plane crashed into a Longview, NC residential neighborhood after tak-ing off from Hickory Regional Airport. There were four people on the plane all of which were taken to the hospital. The pilot was transported by medical helicopter with serious injuries. The plane was en-route to Greenville-Spartanburg when the engine suddenly shut off and the pilot attempted to return to the airport barely missing several homes before crashing into a tree very close to a home. The crash occurred behind the Longview Church of God on First Avenue.

Caldwell Journal Weather

Thursday (8th): Mostly sunny & very cold. High 30 Low 17

Precipitation: 0.00 in.

Friday (9th): Partly sunny.

High 39 Low 17 Precipitation: 0.00in.

Saturday (10th): Mostly sunny & very cold.

High 41 Low 18 Precipitation: 0.00 in.

Sunday (11th): Mostly cloudy & chilly.


Monday (12th): Warmer with times of rain.


Tuesday (13th): Cloudy with rain.


Wednesday (14th): Cloudy with a little rain.


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Congratulations to Jeff Parham

Last week South Caldwell High School Athletic Di-rector Jeff Parham won his 300th game as the Girls Varsity Basketball Coach. Parham also won his 300th game as Boys Varsity Baseball Coach last season. All in less than 16 years.

Caldwell Heritage Museum’s “Coffee with the Curator”

The Caldwell Heritage Museum’s “Coffee with the Curator” will be at 10 a.m. on January 14, 2015. The facilitator will be Colin Foust, the new Director of the Museum, whose topic will be “Caldwell Heri-tage Museum: Moving Forward.” Colin will share his ideas for the Museum’s future, and he will wel-come input from patrons. In the event of inclem-ent weather, the event will not be held. A donation of $5.00 per person is suggested. The Caldwell Heritage Museum is located at 112 Vaiden St. SW behind Davenport School in downtown Lenoir. For additional information, contact Colin Foust, Museum Director at 828-758-4004.

CAST presents a very special encore performance weekend of ANNIE

Following the disappearance of the cash box after the December 18th performance, the cast got to-gether and voted to do an encore weekend to help recoup the funds. There is no set admission for this weekend. Donations of any amount are wel-come. Performances are Friday & Saturday, Janu-ary 9 & 10 @ 7:00.The Sunday performance is al-ready SOLD OUT, so reservations are highly rec-ommended! For reservations and information - www.casttheatre.com or 828-493-2758.

New Vision Baptist Fellowship News

New Vision Baptist Fellowship located on 4858 Grace Chapel Road will be hosting a Women's Bi-ble Fellowship beginning January 13 from 9:30 to 11:30am. They will be studying Beth Moore's book "Breaking Free: Discover the Victory of Total Sur-render". Books will be available to purchase. Please call Barbara Wilson at 238-5440 with any ques-tions. www.newvisionbaptistfellowship.com

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Caldwell Journal Weekly Recipe

Triple Sin Chocolate Cake

8 plain Hershey bars 2 sticks butter

4 eggs 2 cups sugar

2 cups chopped nuts (optional) 2 1/2 cups sifted plain flour

1/4 teaspoon soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk

2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup chocolate syrup

Soften candy is double boiler, let cool. Cream butter, add sugar, add eggs. Put candy in. Add soda to buttermilk. Combine nuts, salt and flour. Add alternately with buttermilk. Stir in vanilla and chocolate syrup. Line bot-tom of pan with greased and floured brown paper. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour and 15 minutes. When cool, drizzle more choco-late on top or ice with your favorite chocolate icing. It's unbelievably rich and more like a giant brownie than a cake.

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The movie, "A Matter of Faith" will be opening in theaters February 6 and more ticket sales are needed for it to be shown in Hickory. This movie presents creation, the Gospel, and genuine faith in Jesus, while addressing discipleship, forgiveness, discouragement, persecution, worldview, and providence. If interested in helping to bring this movie to Hickory please call Amanda Gibson at 828-726-1024. To see more about the move go to www.amatteroffaithmovie.com.

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Grandfather Mountain experiences dry 2014

By the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship

Foundation...After an immensely rainy year in 2013, Grandfather Mountain rainfall rebounded to below-normal precipitation levels in 2014, accord-ing to weather data collected at the Mile High Swinging Bridge.

The mountain recorded 50.62 inches of precipita-tion in 2014, including 8.27 inches in July, the rainiest month.

That was about 20 percent below the mountain's 59-year average annual rainfall, 64.49 inches, and nearly 60 percent lower than last year's whopping 85.95 inches.

The mountain's one-day rain record still stands at 11.3 inches on Sept. 8, 2004.

Wind Grandfather Mountain recorded one gust above 100 mph early in 2014. On Jan. 25, a gust of 104 mph was charted by an automated weather station at the Mile High Swinging Bridge.

The record wind speed at that location is 120.7, set in December 2012.

Winds gusted above 60 mph at least 73 days in 2014.

Temperatures A place known for its temperature swings, Grand-father Mountain experienced a temperature range of 93 degrees in 2014.

The highest temperature recorded at the Mile High Swinging Bridge was 75.28 degrees on July 1, and the lowest temperature was -17.89 on Jan. 6, a re-sult of the Polar Vortex.

Grandfather Mountain did not beat its record low (-32 degrees) or its record high (83.2 degrees) in 2014.

The not-for-profit Grandfather Mountain Stew-ardship Foundation strives to inspire conserva-tion of the natural world by helping guests ex-plore, understand and value the wonders of Grandfather Mountain. For more information, c a l l ( 8 0 0 ) 4 6 8 - 7 3 2 5 o r v i s i t www.grandfather.com to plan a trip.


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Lenoir Police Department Recognizes Officers

The Lenoir Police Department would like to recog-nize the following employees for their contribu-tions in the year 2014:

Patrol Officer Stella Coffey - Recipient of the Life Saving Medal for her heroic actions at the scene of a felonious assault that took place on September 15, 2014.

Downtown Officer Marshall Ruppard and Tele-Communicator Danielle Gainey - Voted by their co-workers to receive the Officer and Civilian of the Year Award.

Let us all do our part in making 2015 even better.

Caldwell County Public Library To

Offer Six-Week Beginning Computer Courses

The Caldwell County Public Library Main Branch in Lenoir will offer six-week, beginning computer courses in January and March.

The courses will be offered at the Lenoir branch four times over the next few months. Students can chose to attend a morning series or evening series of classes.

The morning series of classes will be held at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays, January 21 through February 25 and then again March 11 through April 15.

The evening series classes will be held at 6 p.m., on Tuesdays, January 20 through February 24 and then again March 10 through April 14.

The six-week course will start from the very begin-ning and cover using a mouse, navigating Windows 7, files and folders, creating, formatting and saving documents, searching the Internet, setup, creating and using email and filling out online forms and applications.

Registration is required to attend. For more infor-mation or to register; contact the Caldwell County Public Library at 828-757-1270.

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Gala Opening Event For Hickory, N.C. Landmark January 10 Old Piedmont Wagon Company

HICKORY, N.C. – On Saturday January 10, 2015 from 3 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. the Hickory Landmarks Society and Cornerstone United Inc. of Hickory, will co-host a grand opening gala event at a newly restored nineteenth century wagon manufacturing building. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place at 3:30. The event will benefit HLS’s historic preservation activities in the Hickory area. The only remaining structure of the Piedmont Wagon Company (1878-1959) at 1020 Main Avenue NW, was acquired by Corner-stone United and adapted for use as their corporate headquarters. This gala event will be the exclusive opportunity for the public to tour the historic landmark prior to its private use. Tickets are now on sale at $50 per person; price includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment. Ticket holders will receive a souvenir DVD of the history and restoration of the building. For more information and to order tickets visit www.hickorylandmarks.org or call (828) 322-4731. Event tickets make a wonderful holiday gift for the local history buff. The Piedmont Wagon Company was Hickory’s first major industry and a key to the town’s growth from 1880 to the 1920’s. Prior to establishment of the company, small wagon and blacksmith shops dotted numerous crossroads in the region. The Piedmont factory revolutionized local industry, offering large scale factory work done with the aid of machines. George C. Bonniwell (1837-1912) of Philadelphia is credited with establishing the company, shortly after his arrival in Hickory Tavern. The horse-drawn wagon mak-ing business prospered. People flocked to Hickory to find lucrative work in the factory, or in supporting businesses. Carpenters, wheelwrights, machinists, painters, salesmen, etc. all honed their skills. In ten years, from 1880 to 1890, after physical expansion and improvements, employment levels rose from 5 to 100. Hick-ory’s population in 1890 was 2,800. Eventually, thirteen buildings comprised the sprawling 13-acre complex, producing over 12,000 wagons annually in the early 1900’s. The region’s logging industry was especially booming, producing lumber for the wagons and new houses for workers and their families. During World War 1, when business ac-tivity in Hickory and elsewhere lagged, the Piedmont Wagon Company continued its productivity. In the 1920’s the market for wagons all but disappeared with the rise of the automobile industry. The com-pany declined and was sold numerous times. In 1958 a fire destroyed all but the current building. The present 2 ½ story brick structure on one acre of land is all that remains. A local newspaper followed the building of the structure, reporting in August 1897 that it was “almost complete.” In 1985 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places as an individually significant building. From 1959 until 2014 a series of owners preserved the building for multiple uses, including a dental laboratory, beer dis-tribution, and textile storage and shipping. In 2008 Hickory Landmarks Society added the building to its list of local endangered properties and began working to ensure the future of the structure. Several unsuccessful attempts were made by inter-ested parties to acquire and preserve the building. Continued on page 9...


Gala Opening Event For Hickory, N.C. Landmark January 10

Old Piedmont Wagon Company

In February 2014 the property was acquired by a Hickory company, Cornerstone United. Thanks in part to federal and state rehabilitation tax credits and Hickory city incentives, Cornerstone United, led by CEO and President Richard Swartzel reno-vated the mill in an accurate and authentic man-ner. In January 2015 the building will become a warranty claims call center with offices for up to 75 employees. Sponsors of the gala opening are: Cornerstone United, Inc. of Hickory; Allegra Print and Imaging; CBSA Architects; Dixon, Hughes, Goodman Certi-fied Public Accountants and Advisers; Hickory Sheet Metal, Inc.; Johnston Allison & Hord; North-western Mutual; The Warranty Group; Wells Fargo Foundation and Wilkie Construction. Proceeds will benefit Hickory Landmarks Society’s mission to serve the Hickory region by leading in the protec-tion of historically or architecturally significant neighborhoods, individual landmarks and tradi-tions. {A Hickory Landmarks Society Press Release}

Auditions for “No Time for Sergeants” to be held

Auditions for the classic comedy, “No Time for Ser-geants,” the Spring Dinner Theatre Production for the Town of Hudson, will be held Monday, January 12th and Thursday, January 15th at 7:00 PM at the Hudson Uptown Building (HUB). The HUB is lo-cated at 145 Cedar Valley Road, Hudson, NC 28638. “No Time for Sergeants” tells the hilarious story of Private Will Stockdale and his raucous an-tics in the military. Andy Griffith was the star of both the Broadway play and movie of the same name in the mid-late 1950s. Parts are available for 34 men, ranging in age from 18-60 and 3 women, ages 20-35. No preparation is needed to audi-tion. Simply show up and read from the script. The play will be presented at the HUB. Per-formance dates are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28. For more informa-tion, call Director Keith Smith at the Town of Hud-son, 728-8272.

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Dr. Herb Says….Take These Steps To Health

Take Care Of Your Amazing Liver

In ancient Babylon it was the liver and not the heart which was esteemed as the seat of the soul. In cer-tain parts of Africa they say “My liver feels for you.” The ancient Egyptians took special care of the liver when mummifying bodies. The Etruscans would study livers of animals to assess omens and guidance from their gods. This fantastic and complex organ performs the true miracles of converting our food into living energy and the elements for sustaining life. The human system is a scientific marvel often compared to a ma-chine; e.g. the steadfast pump of the heart, the remarkable bio-computer brain, the electrical system of the nerves. So subtle and versatile is the liver that it defies a machine-like analogy, but rather might be compared to an entire city for the variety of its activities. It is one of the body’s most vital organs. The largest of the internal organs the liver “weighs in” at 2.5 to 3 pounds. It is suspended behind the ribs on the upper right side of the abdomen and spans almost the entire width of the body. It has two separate lobes which operate independently of each other (in case one side stops functioning) and is made up of about 50,000 tiny lobules (little liver units). One unique feature of the liver is that it is ca-pable of regenerating itself after a portion is removed. After a loss of up to 75% due to injury or surgery the remaining liver can grow back and be restored to normal size within several months. The liver receives blood directly from the stomach, pancreas and intestine via the portal vein. The liver with its dazzlingly intricate labyrinth of special cells, veins and ducts receives this nutrient rich blood and filters out the nutrients taking them into its own cells to be processed. The liver also receives freshly oxygenated blood via a different artery from which it takes its oxygen supply. It filters out wastes and other poisons and converts them into substances which can be safely carried out of the body. The liver filters more than a quart of blood each minute. The liver is the organ that is responsible for processing, converting, distributing and maintaining the body’s fuel supply. It converts the complex energy foods we eat (carbohydrates, fats and proteins) into simple glucose (blood sugar) or stores this fuel as glycogen. It breaks down and converts fat for distri-bution and storage. The liver is responsible for dismantling proteins into amino acids, assembling proteins and making new amino acids for use throughout the body. It breaks down old blood cells and recycles the iron. The liver also makes bile, a yellowish-green alkaline liquid which is stored in the gall bladder and se-creted into the small intestine to help break down fats. Bile contains the pigments which give color to urine and feces. When the bile ducts are obstructed it is the bile pigments which can cause the body to turn jaundice or yellow. Add to the list of liver functions the production of many different hormones and proteins which affect the way the body grows and heals. Many vitamins and other nutrients like iron are stored in the liver and released when needed. Poisons such as alcohol and drugs are detoxified in the liver. As we can see, this organ is vital for many reasons. No one has ever devised an artificial liver because it is so complex. Second only to the brain in complexity, the liver is the home to the many of the myster-ies of life. As powerful as this organ is, it is also delicate and may fall prey to disease. The following paragraphs will briefly describe some of the common diseases of the liver.

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Hepatitis literally means an inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by either alcohol, viruses or drugs. One type of viral hepatitis, hepatitis A (also called infectious hepatitis) is transmitted usually through food and is more common where sanitation and hygiene are poor. The other type, hepatitis B is a virus spread via exchange of blood (it is also known as serum hepatitis). Today’s blood supplies are thoroughly checked for the hepatitis B virus. In most cases viral hepatitis clears up naturally with bed rest and light diet. As with other viral infections, there isn’t any medical treatment. Alcohol can damage the liver even in moderate quantities. Alcohol is a concentrated sugar which causes fat to be deposited in the liver. For those who drink only occasionally, the damage is temporary and the liver can usually “bounce back” to normal after several days of rest and clean living. Those who drink more often don’t give the liver a chance to recuperate from the alcohol poisoning and more seri-ous damage to the liver can result. In some cases alcohol abuse can lead to alcoholic hepatitis or cirrho-sis. As mentioned before, the liver is one organ which has the amazing ability to regenerate itself. Cirrhosis is a condition in which a liver damaged by disease or alcohol doesn’t grow back “good as new.” In cir-rhosis, the liver forms fibrous scar tissue and lumpy irregular nodules as it regenerates. In advanced cases, the liver becomes so badly scarred by cirrhosis that it can no longer do its work and the afflicted person dies of liver failure. “What are good things to do for the liver?” Following the general rules for a healthy body does wonders for your liver as all the organs share the benefits of loving your body. These general guidelines, as far as this author is concerned, can’t be stressed enough: natural diet (plenty of fresh vegetables, whole grains, fresh fruit, low fat, high fiber and don’t overeat), exercise, clean air (if you smoke, quit), clean and sufficient drinking water (coffee or sugar drinks like soda are no substitute for just plain water), proper rest and relaxation, positive attitude (it is an established fact that those who are happy are healthier), loving relationships and good communication. These general guidelines when integrated into our habits will give greater joy and vibrancy to our lives and our livers. Many natural health experts will treat liver troubles with cleansing and rest. The wisdom of fasting to treat a clogged or overworked liver is prevalent in many of these circles. Some natural healers recom-mend a diet of only apples, only stewed tomatoes, or some other special food, and then follow with a special concoction (usually a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and cayenne) to facilitate a liver “flush” to release stored toxins. There are herbs which are used to strengthen, sooth, energize, cleanse and revitalize the liver. By far the most popular is Dandelion Root. This is certainly an easy to find herb, but if you plan to harvest your own, be sure to find a field that has not been sprayed with weed killers or pesticides. Taken as a tea or tincture, this herb has properties that invigorate liver functions, stimulate the purification of blood and help with the removal of toxins. Although the spice Rosemary is toxic in large quantities, in small doses it has been found to be very stimulating to the liver, other digestive organs, and the circulation.

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Licorice Root, also known as “The Great Detoxifier,” may reduce accumulation of fatty acids called triglycerides in the liver, and increase stored simple sugars called glycogen. It can be of help in improv-ing the general health and healing of the liver. Garlic, the healing hero has forged its way into everyone’s natural “medicine chest.” It should come as no surprise that it is also a good liver tonic. In addition to providing some good nutrients, the use of garlic will help with bacterial, fungal and viral infections. Garlic helps with circulation and digestion and is very effective in preventing and treating several liver disorders. Yellow Dock is a powerful health giving herb for the liver and the blood. Some other popular herbs for the liver are Cascara Sagrada, Club Moss, Gentian and Black Cohosh. Perhaps it’s not often enough that we acknowledge the splendor of the living being and the utterly breath-taking intricacy of its workings. The liver is an energy company in the body, building supply manufacturer and warehouse, housekeeper, poison control center and much more. The liver does much to maintain this marvelous chapel which is our body.

Vitamins

Our 60 trillion cells continuously undergo chemical reactions. Vitamins give them life and vitality, turn food into energy, abets growth and strength and provides disease prevention. A person only needs a teaspoonful of vitamins per day, but since our bodies can’t produce vitamins on their own, we must ob-tain them from food. All natural foods contain vitamins but they are destroyed through processing and cooking. Cutting and chopping food into small pieces, even washing it, causes vitamin loss. Vitamins differ greatly in stability. Vitamin B1 and folic acid are easily destroyed by air, heat, acid and metals, and readily dissolves in water. Even when rinds of certain fruits and vegetables are scratched or peeled, they lose a great amount of vitamin C. Vitamin B1 dissolves in water and is easily affected by temperature and contact with metals, alkali, and oxygen. Although vitamin B2 is less sensitive to heat, it is vulnerable to light and can be lost in water during cooking. Fat-soluble vitamins are more stable than water-soluble ones, but can easily be destroyed by high tem-peratures or contact with oxygen. Vitamins are destroyed in great quantity during the storage process, in both warm and cold conditions. Asparagus, for example, loses 50% of its vitamin C at 32F, and 90% at 70F. Chinese cabbage loses all its vitamin C in just a few days. Vitamin B1 in a humid place easily loses its potency. This is why there’s no benefit to buying fruit and vegetables in bulk at a discount. To reduce vitamin loss, buy small quantities as fresh and as frequently as possible. Store them in a dark place without airflow. Don’t soak them in water but wash quickly.


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Vitamins

When we endure stress, we quickly consume our vitamin stores, especially such antioxidants as vita-mins A, C, and E. A lack of sufficient vitamins weakens the immune system and causes insomnia, loss of appetite, over-sensitivity, and fatigue. These symptoms can occur long before the development of vitamin deficiency diseases, such as scurvy (vitamin C deficiency), and beriberi (vitamin B1 deficiency). Each vitamin has its unique deficiency symptoms, but vitamins also have relationships with each other. Missing or lacking only one can cause physical imbalances. People try to obtain vitamins through supplements, but artificially synthesized vitamin products aren’t as effective because of their low absorption rate. In addition, excessive vitamins at one time are lost through the body’s waste systems (urine and feces). This is why it’s absolutely best to obtain vitamins through meals of raw, natural, organic food.

Seeds

Studies have shown that seeds are good to prevent some of the serious diseases and problems that mankind has. At New York University of Medicine, mice were injected with cancer cells. Some mice were fed seeds and some were not. The mice that were not given the seeds rapidly got cancer. The mice that ate the seeds; the enzymes in the seeds prevented them from getting cancer. Heart disease is the number one disease and experiments have shown that eating seeds improved heart conditions by lowering blood serum cholesterol and fatty plague on the artery walls of the heart. Seeds helped circulation to brains that were clogged with clumps of thick blood and bacteria caused from eating animal. Animal protein is dead food. Studies have shown seeds to improve eye functions. Seeds should be about one half of our protein in-take and only eaten in the morning. Remember beans are seeds too. Seeds have life in them enjoy pumpkin, sunflower and sesame seeds.

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Caldwell County Public Library Happenings

Coffee Talk Book Club Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 10am at Highland Coffee House in Downtown Le-noir for book discussion & conversation.

Movies with Mike Join Mike each month to watch and discuss a clas-sic example of particular movie genre. Free pop-corn provided! First Thursday of each month, 6:00pm at the Lenoir Library.

New Nonfiction Book Club Join the Book and a Bite book club on the first Wednesday of each month at 12 noon. The club will meet at the Uptown Cafe & Bakery in Lenoir. A different nonfiction book will be featured for dis-cussion each month. January's selection is Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo. Every-one's welcome! Call the Lenoir Library for more information.

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Lenoir/Caldwell County Crime Stoppers Looking For Assistance

The Lenoir / Caldwell County Crime Stoppers need your assistance in solving the following crimes:

On 12/16/2014 a report was filed with the Lenoir Police Department for Breaking or Entering and Larceny at 211 Sunset Street. An unknown offender removed a TV and a laptop valued at $1,310.00.

On 12/27/2014 a report was filled with the Lenoir Police Department for Breaking or Entering and Larceny at 1417 Essex Place. An unknown offender removed a golf cart and various items valued at $8,675.00.

On 12/29/2014 a report was filed with the Lenoir Police Department for Breaking or Entering and Larceny at 2100-Block Hickory Boulevard. An un-known offender removed exercise equipment and various items valued at $1,802.00.

On 12/19/2014 a report was filed with the Lenoir Police Department for a Larceny at 2201 Olde Farm Rd. An unknown offender removed a Leaf Blower and a Mulcher from a carport. The property was valued at $300.00.

On 12/21/2014 a report was filed with the Lenoir Police Department for Breaking and Entering and Larceny at the residence of 1229 Virginia St. An unknown offender broke into an outbuilding and removed a Red 2013 VIP scooter valued at $800.00. There was also $150.00 in damage to the outbuilding.

Anyone who has any information regarding these crimes or any other crimes is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 758-8300. A cash reward will be paid to anyone with information leading to the arrest of criminals or the recovery of property or illegal nar-cotics.

You do not have to reveal your name. CRIME STOPPERS is a community program operated by citizens of Caldwell County which involves the pub-lic in the fight against crime. The CRIME STOP-PERS phone line is operated 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Highway Patrol Reports DWI Numbers for 2014

By the N.C. Department of Public Safety...With the beginning of a new year, the State Highway Patrol will be placing an emphasis on DWI en-forcement and the reduction of alcohol related col-lisions. The patrol will also be proactive in provid-ing more educational programs to motorist about the importance of not driving while impaired, pro-viding a special focus on teenage drivers. In 2014, the Highway Patrol investigated 5,460 alcohol related collisions contributing to 3,697 re-ported injuries. Also as a result, there were 181 people killed, reflecting a 20% decrease from the 228 people killed in 2013. Throughout the state, troopers made 20,012 DWI arrest, averting an increase in the number of alco-hol related collisions. Along with alcohol related violations, the patrol made 2,390 drug charges, some of which led to impaired motorist due to ille-gal drugs. Each year across the United States, countless lives are lost due to drinking and driving. Here are some staggering statistics: ▪ Nearly 12,000 people die every year in DWI-related collisions across the U.S. More than 900,000 are arrested each year for DUI/DWI and a 1/3 of those are repeat offenders ▪ In North Carolina, 9 out of 100,000 people die in alcohol related collisions ▪ Almost half of all drivers who were killed in col-lisions and tested positive for drugs also had alco-hol in their system ▪ The annual cost of alcohol-related collisions to-tals more than $51 billion “In 2015, we will continue to stand firm on our mission of saving lives and providing safe travel throughout our great state,” said Colonel Bill Grey, commander of the State Highway Patrol. “Our troopers will work diligently to enforce the DWI laws and remove impaired drivers from our road-ways. Through DWI education and enforcement along with the help of our citizens, we can and will make our roadways safer.” Citizens can contribute to highway safety by reporting impaired and erratic drivers by simply dialing *HP or (*47) on a cellular phone. Callers should give the de-scription of the vehicle, location, direction of travel and license plate number if at all possible.


Reflections Of 2014 Begin The New Year

By Caldwell County Schools...The Caldwell County School System reached far beyond educational expectations during the record setting year of 2014. As students returned from holiday break on Monday, Superintendent Dr. Steve Stone reflected on the range of success in the last twelve months that brought celebration and praise to students, parents and teachers.

“We reached record breaking figures in the graduation rate, provided more students the means and resources to enter into post-secondary education, boosted school safety, broke ground on a new middle school and supported schools in obtaining statewide and national recognition,” said Super-intendent Dr. Steve Stone. “It was a great year, and we’re looking forward to more of these experi-ences in 2015.”

The Caldwell County Schools recorded a graduation rate of 90.9 percent in 2014, the highest graduation rate ever posted in the school district, a figure that exceeded the state rate of 83.8 per-cent and indicated an increase of 25 percentage points from 2006. All high schools in the district surpassed the 90 percent mark, and the Caldwell Early College High School received recognition by the Department of Public Instruction and the State Superintendent for reaching 100 percent graduation rate.

Caldwell County graduates crossed the threshold in 2014 with more funding for college. The graduation class of 2014 received $7.9 million in scholarships and earned 6,500 college credits with more than 80 percent of the graduates intending to enter an institution of higher education.

Parents and community partners continued to be involved in the Caldwell County Schools last year, and volunteers supported the efforts of the schools to enhance security by requiring criminal background checks for all volunteer chaperones and tutors. The Board of Education also approved additional security cameras and GPS (Global Positioning System) apparatus on school buses to safeguard the more than 6,000 students that ride the bus to and from school each day.

The Board of Education, local officials, and community leaders joined ranks in breaking ground on the new William Lenoir Middle School. The construction project is on schedule and the new school is slated to open in the fall of 2015.

Throughout 2014 schools earned statewide and national attention by excelling in academics, pro-moting student achievement, or building relationships with the community. For example, Hudson Elementary was awarded the Southeast United Dairy Industry Association grant of $88,000 for physical fitness; Hibriten High was recognized as a National AFS Model School for involvement in international student exchange programs; South Caldwell High School set a new record at the North Carolina BETA Convention for student achievement; Granite Falls Middle School Band Di-rector received statewide recognition for excellence; William Lenoir Middle Band Director also re-ceived North Carolina Chorus Teacher of the Year; and Caldwell Early College High School was honored as a 2014 National Blue Ribbon School, one of 290 public and 50 private schools nation-wide, a success shared by the Caldwell Early College High School Principal Candis Hagaman who was awarded the Terrel Hl. Bell Award for outstanding work and leadership, one of eight principals in the nation recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.


State Capitol Police Arrest Third Suspect in State Car Vandalism and

Credit Card Thefts

By the N.C. Department of Public Safety...State Capitol Police today arrested Rodney Jermaine Wilson Sr. 36, of Knightdale, in connection with the vandalism of 65 state-owned vehicles and the theft of 23 gas fleet credit cards during September and October 2014. Police have been looking for Wilson since last Fri-day following the arrest of two of his sons who were also charged in connection with the felonies. Wilson turned himself in to State Capitol Police at 9:30 this morning. Wilson is charged with 48 separate felonies for breaking and entering vehicles, financial card thefts, and misuse and burning of personal prop-erty. Wilson’s sons, Rodney Jermaine Wilson Jr. 18, and Dantwan Kayshawn Bridges, 17, were arrested and charged last week with 97 felonies, including breaking and entering vehicles, financial card thefts and burning of personal property. Most of the vandalism and thefts occurred at seven Department of Public Safety locations in Raleigh and Wake County. The gas credit cards were used at more than a dozen locations across the area. The total loss from damaged state cars was close to $20,000 and the illegal use of the gas credit cards was almost $16,000. Rodney Jermaine Wilson Sr. has been confined in the Wake County Detention Center in lieu of $551,000 secured bond. The joint investigation by the Raleigh Police De-partment and the State Capitol Police was sup-ported by other law enforcement agencies includ-ing the City-County Bureau of Investigation, the State Bureau of Investigation and Alcohol Law En-forcement. State Capitol Police Chief Glen B. Allen said he anticipates additional charges and arrests. “While this complex investigation continues to un-fold, I want to recognize the joint effort and hard work among officers and agents who worked on this case,” Chief Allen said. “With their help, State Capitol Police was able to make arrests on the three we believe are responsible for this spree of property crimes.”


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Obituaries

Randy Wesley McDade Hudson – Randy Wesley McDade, 59, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 20, 2014 at Grace Hospital. He was born June 4, 1955, son of the late Charles Wesley and Imelda Brown McDade. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Dennis Karl McDade and one sister, Lisa Kay McDade. Mr. McDade is survived by his wife, Karey Lynn Parisi of Hudson; one son, Joshua Carrol McDade of Kernsville, NC; one daughter, Amanda McDade of Kernsville, NC; two sisters, Diane Hartley of Hu-son, and Reba Brown of Rhodhiss; eight grandchil-dren. The family will receive friends on Saturday, Janu-ary 3, 2015, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Mackie Fu-neral Home. The service will follow in the Chapel at 2:00 PM. Mackie Funeral Home is serving the family. You may view the obituary online at www.mackiefh.com.

Crest View Baptist Church Spring Tour to Maine

You are invited to join the Senior Adults of Crest View Baptist Church for a Spring Tour to beauti-ful Maine June 21-27, 2015. This tour includes guided tours of Portland, Kennebunkport, the Maine coast and more. Included are 6 break-fasts in the motel, and 4 dinners, including one with entertainment and one lobster dinner. There will be lots of time for shopping including the L.L. Beane flagship store. Transportation will be by deluxe motor coach. If you would like to join us on this trip, please call Terry Barnes at 828-758-8888 and leave your name and address and he will send you a registration packet. A de-posit of $75.00 each is required before Feb. 11, 2015. Cost per person for the trip based on dou-ble occupancy is $729.00.

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Obituaries

Mae Bell Winkler Williams Hudson – Mae Bell Winkler Williams, age 80, of Hudson went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Caldwell Hospice, in Hudson, N.C. She was born May 16, 1934, in Caldwell County, and was the daughter of the late Ransom “Big Daddy” Columbus Winkler and Maggie “Big Mama” Starnes Winkler. Mrs. Wil-liams was retired from Snyder Paper Company in Hickory, NC. Mrs. Williams was a member of Cen-ter Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her four sisters, Pauline Wakefield, Jeanette Paige, Katie Lou Lail, and Ester Winkler, her brother, Claude Winkler, and her grandson, Daniel Brooks. Mrs. Williams is survived by her husband, Jack Williams, of the home. Also, she is survived by her son Jeffrey Williams and daughter-in-law Sally of Lenoir, son Rev. Todd Williams and daughter-in-law Debbie of Marion, grandchildren Christopher Williams, James Williams, and Clayton Williams, great-grandchildren Logan Brooks and Destiny Brooks, brother Harold Winkler of Hudson, brother Bruce Winkler of Hudson, sister Revonda Ferria of Matthews, and sister Wilma Triplett of Taylorsville. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 from 2:00 – 3:00pm at Center Grove Baptist Church in Hudson, NC. The Service will be on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 3:00pm at Center Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Todd Williams and Rev. Donald Cox officiating. Burial will follow at Center Grove Baptist Church Ceme-tery. Memorials may be made to Caldwell Hospice and Pallitative Care at 902 Kirkwood street NW, Le-noir, N.C. 28645. Mackie Funeral Home is serving the family. You may view the obituary online at www.mackiefh.com.

Jo Ann Bradley Martin

Jo Ann Bradley Martin, age 78, of Burke County, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sat-urday, January 3, 2015, at Wendover Hospice in Cleveland County, N.C. Continued on page23...


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Finish With Joy

“So that I might finish my course with joy” (Acts 20:24a).

Paul the apostle desired to complete his mission at Ephesus with ecstatic joy.

In verse 19 he served the Lord in humility of mind.

In verse 20 he held back nothing that was profit-able to his hearers.

In verse 21 he showed no favoritism to the Jews or the Gentiles.

Paul did finish his course with joy as we hear some of his last words recorded in II Timothy 4:6-8. “For I am now ready to be offered, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course.”

As we see the close of another year upon us, let’s also finish with joy.

Death of loved ones has occurred; disappoint-ments follow all of us all the way to midnight of December 31st. However, let us look at the good that was done in 2014 and focus on those events and accomplishments that edify.

What’s done is done and what was left undone, will hopefully present itself once again in 2015.

So take a deep breath and a sigh of relief and finish this year’s course with Joy.

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Obituaries

Jo Ann Bradley Martin Continued from page 21...

She was born June 27, 1936, in Gaston County, and was the daughter of the late Jessie Bronson Brad-ley and Effie Bryant Bradley. Mrs. Martin was a homemaker and was a member of Henry River Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde E. Martin, and brother James Bradley. Mrs. Martin is survived by her son Rick Under-wood and daughter-in-law Trudie of Spring Hope, NC, grandson Brian Underwood and granddaugh-ter-in-law Natalie of Boiling Springs, grandson Paul Underwood and granddaughter-in-law Emily of Boiling Springs, great-granddaughter Layla Au-tumn Underwood, sister Margaret Hammett Ray of Connelly Springs, sister Bobbie Plemmons of Hick-ory, sister-in-law Shirley Bradley of Valdese, one nephew, and many nieces. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Janu-ary 6, 2015 from 12:00 – 1:00pm at Mackie Fu-neral Home in Granite Falls, NC. The Service will be on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at1:00pm in the chapel at Mackie Funeral Home with Rev. David Bradley officiating. Burial will follow at Henry River Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice Cleveland County at 951 Wendover Heights Drive Shelby, NC 28150. Attention: Support Services Fund Mackie Funeral Home is serving the family. You may view the obituary online at www.mackiefh.com.

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