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Volume 1, Issue 11 www.CaldwellJournal.com Free Thursday, December 11, 2014

Special Fire Safety Issue

In this issue of the Caldwell Journal our goal and hope is that you pick up some very important fire prevention tips for this holiday and winter season that will keep your family safe. We could not do this by ourselves so we asked for help from Dino DiBernardi, EMS Division Chief of Caldwell County Emergency Services. He provided us with indispensable and vital safety information. Starts on page 16...

Granite Falls Native Follows In Grandfathers Footsteps Story on page 8...

National Hand-Washing Week

This week is National Hand-Washing Week! The average person comes into contact with 300 surfaces every 30 minutes which equals being exposed to 840,000 germs. The goal of National Hand-washing Awareness Week is to decrease the spread of infec-tious diseases by empowering individuals to educate and help protect their communities by practicing proper hand-washing techniques. This is especially important to remember during cold and flu season in order to cut down on the amount of germs spread.

Taking stage @ CAST in December, it's every-body's favorite red head! This production is jam packed with talent from all over Caldwell County! Starring in the title role is Raegan Conard of Granite Falls, a 5th grader @ Granite Falls Elementary School. This is Raegan's first theatrical performance, and she is so ex-cited! Appearing as Daddy Warbucks is Peter Bost, known for his many area theatre perform-ances. Cathy Stallings is appearing as Miss Hannigan as well as directing the produc-tion. Bring the entire family and get in the Christmas spirit! Performances run Friday & Saturday, December 12 & 13 @ 7:00, Sunday, December 14 @ 2:30, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, December 18, 19, 7 20 @ 7:00. Thursday night, December 18 - for every paying adult or senior, one youth gets in FREE! Adults are $10; Seniors and Youth 18 and Under are $8. Reservations and informa-tion - www.casttheatre.com; 828-493-2758.

Caldwell Journal Weather

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School Board Members Take Oath

By Caldwell County Schools...The Honorable Robert M. Brady, Chief District Court Judge of the 25th Judicial District of North Carolina, adminis-tered the Oath of Office to newly elected board members Teresa Branch, Dottie Darsie, Duane Knight and Joe Sims at the December 1, 2014 Board of Education meeting. After board members were sworn into office, the board voted on the chairman and vice chairman positions. Congratula-tions to Darrell Pennell, Chairman of the Board of Education for the next two years and to Duane Knight, Vice Chairman. Board of Education members serve four year terms. The Board terms are staggered among the seven members. In two years, the remaining three board positions will be eligible for re-election. The Board of Education members govern board policy, approve employment, provide guidance to the Su-perintendent and advocate for public educa-tion. Contact information for Board Members is listed on the Caldwell County Schools website at caldwellschools.com.

Grant Received for Senior Music

Outreach Programs

By the Western Piedmont Symphony...The Western Piedmont Symphony believes you’re never too young or too old to learn about and ap-preciate beautiful music. Through the generous support of the Kenneth K. Millholland and Suz-anne G. Millholland Endowment Fund, outreach music programs for senior adults--Silver Serenades--will be made possible for our senior popula-tion. This Fund is a component of the North Caro-lina Community Foundation. The grant will sup-port string quartet programming for area senior citizens, including the Catawba County Seniors Morning Out program and several senior adult resident facilities. These concerts will be per-formed by the Tetra, Tesla, Kaia and Omer Quar-tets who have been selected as residency candi-dates through the Battle of the Bows auditioning process to become the next Hickory Metro String Quartet.

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Caldwell Journal Weekly Recipe

Molasses Crumb Pie

Ingredients 3/4 cup flour

1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp each nutmeg

ginger cloves

2 tbsps shortening 1/2 cup molasses 1 egg, beaten

1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 cup boiling water

Instructions

Prepare crumbs by creaming shortening, adding sugar, flour, salt and spices. For liquid, dissolve baking soda in water, add molasses and egg. Line deep pie dish with rich pastry. Sprinkle bottom thickly with crumb mixture. Pour on some of liq-uid mixture and continue alternating ingredients until crust is filled, having crumbs on top. Bake in hot oven until crust begins to brown. Reduce to moderate heat and continue baking until filling is firm, about 25 to 45 minutes altogether. May be spread with sweetened whipped cream, sprinkled with nutmeg and cinnamon.

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School Closings and Delays

As temperatures drop, conversations begin about school delays and early releases. For you to get the news first about any delays, closings or early re-leases, make sure you are well connected. Take the following steps to stay in the loop: •Update your contact information with the school administrative office •Follow Caldwell County Schools on Twitter @Caldwellvoice •Like the Caldwell County Schools Facebook Page •Add the Caldwell County Schools website - cald-wellschools.com - to your favorites •Tune in to local radio or television news


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Look Who Had A Birthday… Kay Rash turned (??) on December 6th

(Thank you to Kay’s sister for the photo)

We Have A Winner!!

The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lee Powell Post 5381 recently held a Rifle Raffle. The only source of income for the VFW is either a fundraiser or do-nations as the post is not funded federally. This fundraiser winner is Allen Henderson (at right in photo). Making the presentation of the M1 Garand Rifle is Ronnie Mack of the VFW (on left in photo). Mr. Henderson thanked the VFW for the gift and said he would be sure to watch for the next fund-raiser. Info and photo provided by Larry Hill.


Granite Falls Native Follows In Grandfathers Footsteps

In just 6 short years, Petty Officer Second Class Tony A. (TJ) Jenkins II has been promoted to First Class Petty Officer. This is a huge accomplishment for this Granite Falls native and 2004 graduate of South Caldwell High School.

TJ comes from a long line of men from his family that have made the decision to serve their country; Grandfather Lou Jenkins served in WWII (Navy); Great Uncle Jim Jenkins served in WWII (Navy); Uncle Jack Jenkins served in the Marines (Vietnam); Cousin Billy Ray Jenkins served in the Marines; Great grandfather Johnny Gibbs served in WWII (Marines). TJ has planned on a military career ever since raising his hand in a middle school class when asked by his teacher if anyone wanted to serve their country. His plans for a career in the Navy include Master Chief by year seventeen and retire at twenty years. He has completed five years through last November and re-enlisted for six more years.

He just returned from his second deployment on the USS George H W Bush to the Middle East. There is a lot more stress on this deployment than the last one due to ISIS but TJ has been trained to handle the added pressure. TJ's Squadron was the VAW 124 Bear Aces. TJ is being re-assigned to Hawaii for the next three years.

TJ’s Grandfather, Louie Jenkins who served in the Navy during WWII and was hoping to see his grandson return from the Persian Gulf but passed away suddenly at home before TJ’s return. On Oc-tober 15th, 2014 at his funeral, TJ was included in his Grandfa-ther's Navy Service Detail at Blue Ridge and actually presented the flag to the family....Lou would have been proud. Lou was 93 years old. This is a photo (to left) of TJ as they lowered his grandfather to his final resting place. He stood at attention and would not leave until he was covered. It truly was a awesome ceremony.

TJ attended Granite Falls Elementary, Granite Falls Middle and is a 2004 graduate of South Caldwell. While in high school, he played basketball and baseball. He was co-captain of his basketball team his senior year, made the All-County Baseball team and played two years for Caldwell County Post 29.

TJ will be home for a visit to Caldwell County on December 10th. Two people that he plans to visit are SCHS Baseball Coach, Jeff Parham and Madison Bumgarner. TJ and “Maddy” played baseball together during his senior year at South Caldwell High School when “Maddy” was a freshman.


Consumers should benefit from utility tax cut, AG says

Cooper appeals reversal by Utilities Commission that lets utilities keep tax savings

By the NCDOJ...Changes in state law that resulted in lower taxes on utility profits should mean lower rates for consumers, Attorney General Roy Cooper said today. “Lower overall taxes paid by utilities should mean more money in consumers’ pockets,” Cooper said. “Instead, utilities can pocket the tax savings while most families, small businesses and other utility customers see higher taxes on their power bills, and that’s not right.” In a notice of appeal filed late Monday, Cooper said he’ll ask the North Carolina Court of Appeals to overturn a decision by the North Carolina Utilities Commission that resulted in some utilities benefiting from corporate state income tax cuts without passing the savings along to consumers. Back in May, the Utilities Commission agreed with Cooper, finding that it had “the authority to reduce util-ity rates to reflect income tax rate changes.” But after Dominion North Carolina Power and Public Service Company of North Carolina, Inc. (PSNC) challenged that ruling, the Commission reversed course in October and without prior notice or further hearing decided that it could not lower customers’ rates to reflect lower taxes paid by utilities. Three Commissioners dissented strongly from the October decision. As a result, Cooper argues in the filing, “Utility share-holders were allowed to pocket the cost savings associ-ated with the reduced state corporate income taxes while most customer bills increased from the combined effect of the other tax changes.” Dominion is currently the only utility that says it in-tends to keep the proceeds. According to the notice of appeal, the Utilities Com-mission’s decision not to adjust rates is arbitrary, capri-cious, and based on an erroneous interpretation of the law. Cooper also argues that the Commission’s decision was unfair to consumers, since passing along the corpo-rate tax cuts would have offset higher taxes most con-sumers now see on their utility bills due to other changes in tax laws. As alleged in the filing, the Commission changed its decision without giving proper notice or any opportunity for a hearing or briefing, a violation of state law and due process. The Attorney General also contends that the Commission violated the law by using the same law and facts cited in its May decision to reach a different conclu-sion in October without any change in circumstances or public interest that would trigger a need to revisit the initial ruling.

North Carolina Middle School Honors Chorus

By Caldwell County Schools...The North Caro-lina Middle School Honors Chorus provides an opportunity for the best singers throughout the state in grades 6, 7, 8 and 9 to join together and work with a nationally acclaimed choral conductor. More than 1,000 students audition for approxi-mately 160 positions. Congratulations to the fol-lowing Caldwell County students who were se-lected to perform in the prestigious NC Middle School Honors Chorus:

Granite Falls Middle School Shay Starnes, chorus director Carly Gragg (7th Grade) Zoe Shaw (8th Grade)

Hudson Middle School Sherry January, chorus director Mason Herman (8th grade).

William Lenoir Middle School Carla Reid, chorus director Rhiannon Greene (7th Grade) Hannah Hodge (8th Grade) Mia Ricks (7th Grade) Jadyn Riddle (7th Grade) Kierston Walser (8th Grade) Destinee Wilson (8th Grade) Brooke Worthington (8th Grade) - 2nd year

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Schools: NC Middle School Honors Chorus stu-dents from the Caldwell County Schools were rec-ognized at the Board of Education meeting in De-cember.


Dr. Herb Says….Take These Steps To Health

I Love My Heart?

Americans are faced with an extremely serious problem. Diseases of the heart and blood vessels re-main the most common cause of death in this country. High blood pressure, arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), atherosclerosis (the build-up of fatty deposits) and high blood cholesterol are all part of this problem. Heart disease is not just a killer, it also cripples. The obstructed flow of life-giving blood to the heart, brain and other organs has devastating consequences, causing great pain and disability in its victims. An estimated 42 million Americans are suffering from cardiovascular diseases. Let’s take a look at how the heart and circulatory system work and what goes wrong. We’ll also ad-dress what we can do to prevent problems and improve our cardiovascular health. What does the cardiovascular system do? Nutrients, oxygen, waste, antibodies, warmth, hormones and other crucial cell products are trans-ported throughout the body via the cardiovascular system. The incredible muscle, the heart, pumps 2,000 gallons of blood through the 60,000 miles of blood vessels each day. The heart is divided down the middle into two pumps, left and right. Special valves in the heart act as traffic controllers regulating blood flow into the holding chambers (atriums), pumping chambers (ventricles), and arteries. The two sides of the heart simultaneously pump blood into two circulatory networks. The left side pumps oxygen-rich blood to the entire body (systemic circulation). The blood travels through large arteries which branch into smaller arterioles which in turn branch into capillaries, tiny blood vessels carrying blood to every part of the body. It is in the capillaries that the blood distributes oxygen, nutrients, and other substances and picks up wastes including carbon dioxide. Then returning to the heart, the blood travels from the capillaries into venules which in turn join into veins returning the blue, carbon-dioxide-laden blood back into the heart. The blood makes its round trip journey, even to the toes, in less than one minute! The blood then enters the “right heart” to embark on its shorter journey to the lungs (pulmonary cir-culation). In the lungs the blood releases carbon-dioxide and picks up oxygen. The now oxygen-rich, red blood returns from the lungs to enter the “left heart” ready to begin the journey through the body again….on and on this goes every moment of our lives. High Blood Pressure There are two factors that affect blood pressure. One is the amount of blood being pumped. The sec-ond factor is the amount of resistance to the blood flow. For example, the pressure involved in forcing a gallon of water through a narrow straw would be much higher than that of forcing a cup of water through a wide hose. When the heart is pumping harder and faster than normal due to stress or other factors, this increases the amount of blood being pumped thus increasing blood pressure. If the blood vessels are clogged or constricted, this increases the resistance to the blood flow also causing the higher blood pressure. The pumping heart is like a fist squeezing then relaxing, squeezing…relaxing. Blood pressure is a measure-ment of the amount of pressure during the pumping phase (systole) and the lesser pressure during the relaxing phase (diastole) of the heart beat. High blood pressure is a warning which could indicate prob-lems with the cardiovascular system causing undue strain on the heart muscle.

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I Love My Heart?

Arteriosclerosis and Atherosclerosis Arteries are not merely pipes, they are alive. They have remarkable ability to change size and shape according to our body’s needs. In normal arteries blood flows through these flexible tubes without ob-struction; Arteriosclerosis is a hardening of the arterial walls making them less able to dilate (expand). Atherosclerosis is the build-up of fatty deposits on the interior walls of the artery causing the passage-way to become narrow. These fatty deposits combine with substances in the blood like calcium, alumi-num, and chlorine forming hard plaques and insoluble deposits on the artery walls. The reduced ability to dilate and the narrowness of arteries caused by the build-up of fatty deposits decreases the amount of precious blood flow to the area served by that artery. When various organs are deprived of normal blood flow, other diseases may result. This narrowing also increases the resistance to blood flow, increasing blood pressure. Thrombosis The plaques formed by atherosclerosis may create jagged surfaces inside the arteries. Platelets, tiny, delicate packets of clotting materials that float in the bloodstream are crucial for stopping bleeding when there is an injury. However these platelets cannot differentiate between the jagged surfaces caused by an injury and those caused by arterial plaques. They catch on the jagged areas, break open and spill their clotting chemicals into the blood. Clots may form which plug the narrowed artery completely. This is called a Thrombosis. A clot or a piece of a fatty plaque may break away for the bloodstream until it plugs a narrower spot. This is called an embolism. The body can compensate for these clogs by dilating neighboring arteries to increase their flow but if the clogged artery is only source of blood to a body part, a great deal of damage can result. For exam-ple, if a coronary artery (supplying blood to the heart muscle) is suddenly impeded, the resulting heart attack is called a coronary thrombosis. If a blood vessel in the brain is obstructed, brain cells are “starved and suffocated,” –the result is a type of stroke which can result in paralysis, loss of speech, or death. Some complicated questions arise. Why are so many people suffering from cardiovascular disease? How do we get arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis? Is it preventable? Is it reversible? Can we “cleanse’ our arteries? What Can We Do? While we can’t control factors like heredity, there are factors of our modern lifestyle which we can control. Here are several important factors which deserve our attention. The Standard American Diet (SAD) is high in saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium and sugar (simple carbohydrates); it is low in fiber and is generally excessive in quantity. Caffeine and alcohol are very prominent in our diet. This “SAD” diet is a major contributor to our high heart disease rate. Most evidence indicates clearly that high cholesterol levels and high dietary intake of saturated fats are the major factors of atherosclerosis. Cholesterol is a white, crystalline, soapy substance produced in the body and found in all animal foods. Cholesterol is an essential substance produced by our body according to our needs. Continued on page 12...

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Dietary intake of cholesterol (in meat, eggs and dairy) is unnecessary and elevates blood cholesterol levels beyond our needs. White sugar should be avoided. Salt, saccharin, antacids and soy sauce are all high in Sodium. So-dium increases fluid retention and blood pressure causing the heart to work harder; so salt use should be greatly reduced. We should pay attention to our diet keeping it low in fat and cholesterol, high in fiber, and moderate in quantity. This is critical for building lasting health. Fruits, vegetables, grains and nuts provide easily assimilated nutrients and reduce health risks associated with high-fat, low-fiber diets. Doctors and natural health professionals all agree that smoking has a profoundly destructive effect on our cardiovascular health. Promoting arteriosclerosis and clotting, and introducing so many deadly poisons into the body, smoking is a thief of health. A smoker is three times more likely to die of heart disease than lung cancer. In fact, quitting smoking will reduce the likelihood of a heart attack by 50%!! Exercise is a crucial part of cardiovascular health and recovery. It increases pumping power and effi-ciency of the heart, reduces levels of fat in the blood stream, moves one toward ideal body weight, low-ers blood pressure and decreases stress. Some other crucial factors are stress, caffeine, and obesity. Stress contributes to the tightening of the arteries which causes blood pressure to go up. It is helpful be aware of what “pushes our buttons” and find healthy ways to relax (e.g. walking, gardening, yoga and laughter). Caffeine is the modern antidote to the tiring effects of the “SAD” diet and insufficient rest. Caffeine raises blood pressure, straining the heart. Obesity also puts a strain on the heart. Carefully and safely reducing body weight to within 15% of the “ideal” weight can add years and quality to one’s life. The problem of heart disease is extremely urgent and it affects all of us. We see now that much can be done to reduce the threat of atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, and the other forms of cardiovascular dis-ease. As we move into a calm and caring attitude towards our wellness the rewards are great. Allow these changes to be a source of encouragement. The increased awareness of our bodies can become a strength in moving towards a healthier more enjoyable life style. Herbs for the Heart The fact is most classes of heart drugs have been derived from botanicals. One of the most important nutritional products for the heart is the Hawthorn berry. Dr. Tyler (Dean of Pharmacy, Purdue Univ.) in his book Honest Herbal states “Hawthorn acts on the body in two ways: first, it dilates the blood vessels, especially the coronary vessels. Second, it has a favorable effect on the heart itself…especially in cases of heart damage.” Daniel B. Mowrey, Ph.D. in his book The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine reports that “in a consensus of controlled laboratory and clinical experimentation of several countries….Hawthorn was effective at:

* Dilating vessels away from the heart, * Very mild dilation of coronary vessels, (increasing blood flow to the heart) * Increased enzyme metabolism in the heart muscle,

* Increased oxygen use by the heart. Continued on page 13...


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These researchers concluded that Hawthorn enhances and normalizes heart dynamics improving the strength of the heart contraction.” Simply put: Hawthorn Berries improve the health and functioning of the heart allowing blood to flow more freely. Hawthorn is widely accepted and used in many countries, and is well-known for its ab-sence of side effects. Although Hawthorn has not received much attention from the medical establish-ment in the U.S., it is a favorite of the herbalist for treating the cardiovascular system. It is clear that a healthy and unobstructed circulatory system is best able to maintain and keep itself clean. But if the circulation is obstructed, the very means by which it can heal itself is also impeded. That is why many turn to safe natural herbs like Hawthorn Berries. They help to promote the normal flow needed for cleansing, healing and vibrant health.

Stress Although everyone experiences stress not everyone deals with it constructively. The human body was designed to handle some physical and mental stress. If stress is short-term, usually it can be dealt with by the body. It is long-term stress that causes the body to break down. People used to say they were having trouble with their “nerves.” Today it is more commonly called “stress.” However stress does first affect the parts of the body that are related to the nervous system, especially the digestive and intestinal systems. Stress-related digestive problems may be an ulcer attach or colitis. Irritability, high blood pressure, headaches and neck aches, diarrhea, dizziness and loss of appetite can also be brought on by stress. If stress brings on these symptoms and is not dealt with properly, more serious illnesses can result. Many of the disorders that arise from stress are often the result of nutrient deficiencies. Stress depletes the body of B vitamins, especially B6. The B-complex vitamins are very important for proper functioning of the nervous system. They also aid in improving brain function and reducing anxiety. Stress also depletes the adrenal gland hormones, the anti-stress hormones. Vitamin C is crucial to adrenal gland function. Often when people are under a great deal of stress they do not eat right. But that is when diet is most important! One of the key ways to remain in good health during stressful times is by following a correct diet. This means avoiding caffeine, alcohol, sugar, white flour products, colas, fried foods, and other junk foods. These foods cause even more stress to the body. Be sure to nourish the body with good nutrition such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Enhance the diet with B-complex vitamins, Vitamin C, calcium and magnesium (which also feed the nerves), and herbs. Certain herbs are known for their calming, stress-relieving properties. Chamo-mile tea is used world-wide for relaxation. Passion flower can be used during the day without causing drowsiness. Valerian is especially useful when dealing with high emotional stress.


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ESL Teacher Earns National Board Certification

By Caldwell County Schools...Lynette Shelby, English as a Second Language teacher at Davenport A+ School, recently earned National Board Certification in English as a New Language/Early and Mid-dle Childhood awarded by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. Shelby joins an esteemed group of national board certified teachers now totaling 265 who have com-pleted National Board Certification while teaching in the Caldwell County Schools, or nearly 30 percent of the teaching cadre.

Teachers who earn certification must demonstrate their knowledge and skills through a series of performance-based assessments, teaching portfolios, student work samples, videotapes and analyses of their classroom teaching and stu-dent learning. The average time to complete national boards ranges from one to three years. North Carolina continues to offer an attractive 12 percent salary increase for National Board Certified teachers, good for the 10-year life of the certification. Since 2011, teachers became responsible for payment of the $2,500 assessment fee, previously funded by the state. Individuals pursuing Na-

tional Board Certification have the option to participate in a low-interest loan program provided by the state to fund the expense of the certification process. The state continues to provide three paid release days for candidates to work on their portfolios and prepare for the assessments. Shelby was recognized at the December Board of Education meeting for her achievement as a nation-ally certified teacher. Photo provided.

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Turns 50 Years Old

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a Christ-mas television special produced in stop motion animation by Rankin/Bass Productions and dis-tributed by DreamWorks Classics. It first aired

Sunday, December 6, 1964, on the NBC television network in the United States, and was sponsored by General Electric un-der the umbrella title of The General Elec-tric Fantasy Hour. The special was based on the Johnny Marks

song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" which was itself based on the 1939 poem Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer written by Marks' brother-in-law, Robert L. May. Since 1972, the special has aired mostly on CBS affiliate television sta-tions, with the network unveiling a high-definition, digitally remastered version of the program in 2005. Source: Wikipedia

Four characters from the television special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" are being featured on U.S. Postal Service stamps for the 2014 holiday season.


CCC&TI BLET Graduates

By CCC&TI...The Basic Law Enforcement Train-ing (BLET) program at Caldwell Community Col-lege and Technical Institute hosted its graduation ceremony for the Fall Class of 2014 Monday at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir. In the photo, BLET program director Dennis Hopkins administers the Oath of Honor for the new gradu-ates. The Fall 2014 graduates include: Christopher Anders, Landon Annas, Seth Byland, CJ Curtis, David Davis, Kenneth Macchia, Devan Mackey, Michael Miller, Joseph Mitchell, Mark Noble, Alex-ander Pfeffer, Adam Robbins and Eric Scronce. For more information about the Basic Law Enforce-ment Training program at CCC&TI, which starts its next class in January, call Dennis Hopkins at 828-726-2750. Photo provided by CCC&TI.

Eat Some Pizza and Support the GFMS Band

You are invited to come to Frankie's Pizza in Granite Falls on Saturday! The Granite Falls Mid-dle School Band will get a portion of every sale made between 5 pm and 9:30 pm this Saturday, December 13! You will also get to hear many 'sounds of Christmas' from band members during this event. All you have to do is show up and EAT SOME PIZZA! Remember - SATURDAY between 5 and 9:30 at Frankie's in Granite! See you there! The GFMS Band has also been working very, very hard on their upcoming concert. It will be Decem-ber 16th at 7:30 pm at Broyhill Civic Center.

Winter Fire Safety Tips Dino DiBernardi, EMS Division Chief of Caldwell County Emergency Services recently shared some very important information concerning safety tips for the winter season.

“Deaths from fires and burns are the third leading cause of fatal home injury. Although the number of fatalities and injuries caused by residential fires has declined gradually over the past several decades, many residential fire-related deaths remain preventable and continue to pose a significant public health problem. From an EMS standpoint, we see a lot of fire deaths and/or heating related deaths and inju-ries relating to smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning. Here are some quick facts:”

Most victims of fires die from smoke or toxic gases and not from burns (Hall 2001).

Smoking is the leading cause of fire-related deaths (Ahrens 2011).

Cooking is the primary cause of residential fires (Ahrens 2011).

Risk Factors

Over one-third (37%) home fire deaths occur in homes without smoke alarms (Ahrens 2011).

Most residential fires occur during the winter months (CDC 1998; Flynn 2010).

Alcohol use contributes to an estimated 40% of residential fire deaths (Smith 1999).

“Things we see a lot with EMS and the Fire Marshal’s Office that contribute to residential structure fires and/or injuries relating to fires and heating accidents:”

Residential chimneys not being maintained/cleaned/inspected

Overloaded receptacles and power strips/extension cords

Multi-plug adapters overloaded and improperly used

No smoke alarms

No carbon monoxide detectors

Improper heating methods: i.e. using stoves and ovens to heat, kerosene/propane/gas heaters in-doors without proper ventilation, heating sources too close to combustible materials

Discarded smoking materials

Improperly disposed of ashes from stoves/heaters Holiday decorations/Candles/Etc.

County programs do exist to assist with these issues, there is a continued push to provide free smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to those households who do not currently have working detec-tors/alarms. These can be obtained at your local fire department and will be installed by fire personnel in the appropriate location at no cost to you or your family. If readers have questions concerning fire safety and/or injury prevention tips, they can contact the Fire Marshal’s Office or EMS at 828-757-1424 and will be transferred to the appropriate division (i.e. Fire Division or EMS Division). “We also en-courage citizens to participate in Fire Prevention Month by attending the Fire & Life Safety Festival held each year, visiting fire prevention activities held at community firehouses and also encouraging their children to actively participate and learn when the departments visit their schools. The more in-volved and concerned that the children are, the more likely the parents are to participate in prevention activities and in safeguarding their house.” DiBernardi also stated, “Prevention is often overlooked and grossly underutilized, as a tool to combat residential and other structure fires, yet is a very highly effec-tive tool in preventing fires and related injuries and deaths.”


Winter Fires...Safety Tips For The Home

The high cost of home heating fuels and utilities have caused many Americans to search for alternate sources of home heating. The use of woodburning stoves is growing and space heaters are selling rap-idly, or coming out of storage. Fireplaces are burning wood and manmade logs. All these methods of heating may be acceptable. They are, however, a major contributing factor in residential fires. Many of these fires can be prevented. The following fire safety tips can help you maintain a fire safe home this winter.

Kerosene Heaters Be sure your heater is in good working condition. Inspect exhaust parts for carbon buildup. Be sure the heater has an emergency shut off in case the heater is tipped over.

Never use fuel burning appliances without proper room venting. Burning fuel (coal, kerosene, or pro-pane, for example) can produce deadly fumes.

Use ONLY the fuel recommended by the heater manufacturer. NEVER introduce a fuel into a unit not designed for that type fuel.

Keep kerosene, or other flammable liquids stored in approved metal containers, in well ventilated stor-age areas, outside of the house.

NEVER fill the heater while it is operating or hot. When refueling an oil or kerosene unit, avoid overfill-ing. DO NOT use cold fuel for it may expand in the tank as it warms up.

Refueling should be done outside of the home (or outdoors). Keep young children away from space heaters--especially when they are wearing night gowns or other loose clothing that can be easily ignited.

When using a fuel burning appliance in the bedroom, be sure there is proper ventilation to prevent a buildup of carbon monoxide.

Wood Stoves And Fireplaces Wood stoves and fireplaces are becoming a very common heat source in homes. Careful attention to safety can minimize their fire hazard.

To use them safely: Be sure the fireplace or stove is installed properly. Wood stoves should have adequate clearance (36”) from combustible surfaces and proper floor support and protection.

Wood stoves should be of good quality, solid construction and design, and should be evaluated by a na-tionally recognized laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

Have the chimney inspected annually and cleaned if necessary, especially if it has not been used for some time.

Do not use flammable liquids to start or accelerate any fire.

Keep a glass or metal screen in front of the fireplace opening, to prevent embers or sparks from jumping out, unwanted material from going in, and help prevent the possibility of burns to occupants.

The stove should be burned hot twice a day for 15-30 minutes to reduce the amount of creosote buildup.

Don’t use excessive amounts of paper to build roaring fires in fireplaces. It is possible to ignite creosote in the chimney by overbuilding the fire.

Never burn charcoal indoors. Burning charcoal can give off lethal amounts of carbon monoxide.

Keep flammable materials away from your fireplace mantel. A spark from the fireplace could easily ig-nite theses materials.


Winter Fires...Safety Tips For The Home

Before you go to sleep, be sure your fireplace fire is out. NEVER close your damper with hot ashes in the fireplace. A closed damper will help the fire to heat up again and will force toxic carbon monoxide into the house.

If synthetic logs are used, follow the directions on the package. NEVER break a synthetic log apart to quicken the fire or use more than one log at a time. They often burn unevenly, releasing higher levels of carbon monoxide.

Furnace Heating It is important that you have your furnace inspected to ensure that it is in good working condition.

Be sure all furnace controls and emergency shutoffs are in proper working condition.

Leave furnace repairs to qualified specialists. Do not attempt repairs yourself unless you are qualified. Inspect the walls and ceiling near the furnace and along the chimney line. If the wall is hot or discol-ored, additional pipe insulation or clearance may be required.

Check the flue pipe and pipe seams. Are they well supported and free of holes and cracks? Soot along or around seams may be an indicator of a leak.

Is the chimney solid, with cracks or loose bricks? All unused flue openings should be sealed with solid masonry.

Keep trash and other combustibles away from the heating system.

OTHER FIRE SAFETY TIPS Never discard hot ashes inside or near the home. Place them in a metal container outside and well away from the house.

Never use a range or an oven as a supplemental heating device. Not only is it a safety hazard, it can be a source of potentially toxic fumes.

If you use an electric heater, be sure not to overload the circuit. Only use extension cords which have the necessary rating to carry an amp load. TIP: Choose an extension cord the same size or larger than the appliance electrical cord.

Avoid using electrical space heaters in bathrooms or other areas where they may come in contact with water.

Frozen water pipes? Never try to thaw them with a blow torch or other open flame, otherwise the pipe could conduct the heat and ignite the wall structure inside the wall space. Use hot water for thawing or a device, like a hand-held dryer, evaluated by a nationally recognized laboratory such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

If windows are used as emergency exits in your home, practice using them in the event fire should strike. Be sure that all the windows open easily. Home escape ladders are recommended.

If there is a fire hydrant near your home you can assist the fire department by keeping the hydrant clear of snow so in the event it is needed, it can be located.

FINALLY ... Be sure every level of your home has a working smoke alarm, and be sure to check and clean it on a monthly basis. Plan and practice a home escape plan with your family. Contact your local fire depart-ment for advice if you have a question on home fire safety.

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Gamewell Volunteer Fire Department 2806 Morganton BLVD SW Lenoir, NC 28645 Phone: (828) 758-2581

Grace Chapel Volunteer Fire Department 4470 Grace Chapel RD Granite Falls, NC 28630 Phone: (828) 396-1702

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Kings Creek Fire Department 3420 Wilkesboro BLVD Lenoir, NC 28645 Phone: (828) 758-2017

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North Catawba Fire & Rescue Department 2064 Connelly Springs RD Lenoir, NC 28645 Phone: (828) 728-9041

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Obituaries

Stephen Cottrell Hudson - Stephen Cottrell, 65, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 4, 2014. He was born February 9, 1949 to the late Earl and Audrey Levene Cottrell. Mr. Cottrell was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Cottrell is survived by his wife, Sandy Harral Cottrell of the home, his son Lucas Cottrell of Hudson, NC, his daughter Wendy Parrillo and husband Gary of Phoenix AZ, and his brother Gary Cottrell and wife Diana of California. Mr. Cottrell is also survived by two grandchildren. The funeral will be held at Mackie Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 6:00 pm, with the Rev. John Robbins officiating. The family will re-ceive friends following the service. Burial will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Western NC State Veterans Cemetery, Black Mountain, NC. Memorial may be made to The ALS Association Gift Processing Center PO Box 6051 Albert Lea, MN 56007. Mackie Funeral Home is serving the family. You may view the obituary online at www.mackiefh.com.

Irene Frye Alspaugh Hudson - Irene Frye Alspaugh, age 86 went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Saturday December 6, 2014. She was born September 23, 1928 in Alexander County, NC, to Hayden Frye and Edna Bowman Frye. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Mack Alspaugh, a grandson Matthew Starnes, a brother Dalton Frye and a sister Marie Preslar. Mrs. Alspaugh is survived by three daughters Judy Ann Bolick and husband Melvin Dean of Bethlehem, Sharon Irene Starnes and husband Dennis and Carolyn Teague all of Granite Falls. Two brothers, Paul David Frye and Rayford Frye and a sister Brenda Bolick. Four grandchil-dren: Kimberly Bolick Privette, Michael Bolick, Mark Starnes and Darrell Teague. five great grandchildren: Kayla Privette, Emily Privette, Jonathan Bolick, Amber Bolick and Grayson Teague. The family will receive friends Monday December 8th 2014 from 2:00 till 3:00pm at Mackie Funeral Home in Granite Falls. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 in Mackie Fu-neral Home Chapel Monday December 8th 2014 with Pastor Bryon Repass officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Hills Cemetery in Granite Falls. Memorials may be made to: Conover Nursing and Re-habilitation Center 920 4th Street S.W. Conover NC 28613 (attention Activities Department). Mackie Funeral Home is serving the family. You may view the obituary online at www.mackiefh.com.


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Kathleen (Lingerfelt) Coffey Hudson - Kathleen Coffey, age 86, of Hudson went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 8, 2014, at Camelot Manor. She was born July 14, 1928, in Caldwell County, daughter of the late Fred (Duff) and Rosa Fulbright Annas. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husbands, Paul R. Lingerfelt and Frank Coffey; brother, Richard Annas; sister, Frances Fox. She is survived by her son, Dale Reed Lingerfelt and wife Nancy of Sawmills; brother Floyd Annas and wife Theresa; grandchildren, Nan Adams and hus-band Owen, Paula Greene and husband Brian; great-grandchildren, Brandon Adams, Sara Adams, and Morgan Greene. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Decem-ber 10, 2014, 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Mackie Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Thursday, December 11, 2014, 2:00 PM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. David Bean, Rev. Edd Warren, Rev. Glenn Walker, and Rev. Paul Puitt officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mackie Funeral Home is serving the family. You may view the obituary online at www.mackiefh.com.

Floyd Ray Goble Lenoir - Floyd Ray Goble, Age 64, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at his residence. He was born March 7, 1950 son of the late Charlie Goble and Donnie Smith Goble In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers. Mr. Goble is survived by his loving wife Dorothy Catron Goble of the home. A daughter: Anita Faye Jones and husband Jim of Gamewell Community. Three sons: David Wayne Triplett and wife Ruth of Granite Falls, Tracey Goble and Todd Goble both of Granite Falls. Mr. Goble has eight grandchildren as well as seven sisters and 2 brothers left to cherish his memory. Mr. Goble worked as a meat cutter. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, De-cember10, 2014, 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Mackie Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Thursday, Dec 11, 2014 at 11:00am at Mt Carmel Baptist Church with Rev. Clyde Bumgarner officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mackie Funeral Home is serving the family. You may view the obituary online at www.mackiefh.com.

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What is Your Life? The apostle James asks this pointed question in his book in chapter four and verse fourteen. How would you answer that question in regards to your own life? Are you living and enjoying life or are you simply en-during a daily existence on a treadmill awaiting death? Three things you need to consider about life: Your life is borrowed; it’s a gift given from above to be cherished and respected. Your life is brief; like a vapor that vanishes quickly into the heavens. It is much like a blade of grass that sprouts up and is soon cut down and laid to rest. Your life includes battles; again the apostle James gives a word concerning life’s battles. James 1:5 deals with the mistakes and battles of life. James 2:10 observes the battles of obedience. James 3:6 reveals life’s tongue battles. James 4:17 debates conscience battles. James 5:13-14 addresses life’s physical and health battles. At the end of the day there are really only 3 things you can do with your life. You can spend it. You can waste it. You can invest it. The choice is yours as well as the consequences. Your earthly life is the seed you plant into your eter-nity. Plant wisely. Live your life so that a death you are missed and not just remembered. What is your life? You decide.

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