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Serving Caldwell County North Carolina
Volume 1, Issue 26 www.CaldwellJournal.com Free
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Eric Church inducted into North Carolina Music Hall of Fame
By the N.C. Music Hall of Fame & Museum...The
North Carolina Music Hall of Fame has announced
the names of this year’s inductees and Granite Falls
native Eric Church was one of eight chosen. The
induction ceremony will take place Thursday, October 15th at the historic Gem Theater in Kannapolis,
North Carolina. This event is open to the public.
VIP and general admission tickets will go on sale
early this summer at the North Carolina Music Hall
of Fame Museum. Call or visit the NC Music Hall of
Fame Museum for more details. Visit the Caldwell
Journal website for a complete listing of all 2015
inductees.
www.NorthCarolinaMusicHallofFame.org
Citizen complaints lead to several drug related arrests by
Lenoir Police Department
By the Lenoir Police Department…On March 19th, 2015 at 2:07am officers from the Lenoir Police Department’s Patrol Division responded to a complaint of drug activity taking place at 1408 SW Walt
Arney Rd. Lenoir, NC. Upon investigating this complaint, the officers witnessed drug activity taking
place. A search warrant was applied for, and obtained for the residence.
During the search, officers found 30 assorted items of drug paraphernalia, 12 Alprazolam pills and, .80
grams of Methamphetamines. According to North Carolina State guidelines the seized drugs were valued at $265.00.
Robert William Hall (W/M DOB: 03-16-1949) of Lenoir was arrested on the charges of Manufacture
Schedule II CS, Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling for Controlled Substance, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession with Intent to Mfg. Sell or Deliver Methamphetamine, Simple Possession of Sch. VI
CS, and Possession Drug Paraphernalia. He received a $50,000.00 secured bond. His initial court appearance in Caldwell County District Court is scheduled for 03-23-2015. Hall was also served an outstanding warrant for Larceny. His bond for this charge was set at $500.00 and he has a District Court
date of 04-07-2015. Continued on page 2...
Grace Chapel Volunteer Fire Department
Spring BBQ
Friday, March 27 5pm to 8pm
Saturday, March 28 11am to 3pm
4548 Grace Chapel Road
Granite Falls
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Citizen complaints lead to several drug
related arrests by
Lenoir Police Department
Continued from page 1...
Tasha Nicole Kirby (W/F DOB: 12-27-1985) of
Hudson was arrested on the charges of Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling for Controlled Substance,
Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession
with Intent to Mfg. Sell or Deliver Methamphetamine. She received a $75,000.00 secured bond for
these charges and an initial
court appearance in Caldwell
County District Court on 0323-2015. Kirby was also
served a warrant for Probation Violation and a Criminal
Summons for Unauthorized
Use of a Motor Vehicle. Her
court date for the Probation
Violation charge is 03-242015. Her court date on the
summons is set for 04-022015.
Jama Mickhail Puma (W/F DOB: 12-311981) Granite Falls was arrested on the charges of
Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling for Controlled
Substance, Possession of Methamphetamine, and
Possession with Intent to Mfg. Sell or Deliver
Methamphetamine. She received a $75,000.00
secured bond for these charges and an initial court
appearance in Caldwell County District Court on
03-23-2015.
Ashely Brooke Kirk (W/F DOB: 05-03-1982) of
Lenoir was arrested on the charges of Maintaining
a Vehicle/Dwelling for Controlled Substance, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession with
Intent to Mfg. Sell or Deliver Methamphetamine.
She received a $75,000.00 secured bond for these
charges and an initial court appearance in Caldwell
County District Court on 03-23-2015.
Jordan Shea Byrd (W/M DOB: 05-14-1991) of Lenoir was arrested for Resist, Delay, or Obstructing
a Public Officer. He received a $1,000.00 secured
bond and a District Court date of 04-07-2015.
These arrests are direct result of citizen complaints. Anyone with information relating to this or
any other crime is asked to contact Crime Stoppers
at 758-8300 or the Lenoir Police Department at
757-2100.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
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NCDMV Continues Issuance of
Voter ID Cards in Preparation for
2016 Elections
By the NCDMV...W ith th e 2016 elections
fast approaching, the North Carolina Division of
Motor Vehicles continues its collaborative effort
with the North Carolina State Board of Elections to
issue no-fee voter ID cards and register qualified
voters at all driver license offices statewide.
As directed by the General Assembly in accordance
with the Voter Information Verification Act (VIVA
– House Bill 589), effective January 1, 2016, North
Carolina will require all voters to present valid
photo identification to cast a ballot in the upcoming elections.
“The Division will continue to support the process
of registering North Carolinians to vote and issuing
no-fee voter ID cards,” said NCDMV Commissioner Kelly Thomas. “We want to remind everyone
that you can complete this process as a priority
service at any of the 114 driver license offices
across the state. Don’t wait until the last minute.”
“We at the State Board of Elections are committed
to ensuring that every eligible voter has proper ID
ahead of 2016,” said NCSBE Executive Director
Kim Westbrook Strach. “Our dedicated outreach
staff stands ready to help.”
According to House Bill 589, voters who are present to cast their ballot, either on the day of a primary election or early voting, will be required to
show one of the following acceptable forms of photo identification:
 Unexpired North Carolina driver license, including a learners’ permit or a provisional license.
 Unexpired North Carolina non-operators identification card (DMV ID card).
 Unexpired United States passport.
 United States military identification card.
 Veterans identification card.
 Tribal enrollment card issued by a federally
recognized tribe.
 Tribal enrollment card issued by a tribe recognized by North Carolina.
 Out-of-state driver license or non-operators
identification card (valid only if the person’s voter
registration date in the country is within 90 days of
the date of the election). Continued on page 5...
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
Old-Fashioned Dump Cake
Ingredients
1 large can cherry or apple pie filling
1 large can pineapple chunks, drained
1 pkg. yellow cake mix
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 cup coconut
1 cup melted margarine
Directions
Preheat oven at 350. Spread pie filling evenly in bottom of greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Arrange pineapple chunks over pie filling. Sprinkle dry cake mix
over fruit. Cover with melted margarine. Top with
coconut and nuts. Bake for one hour.
Dilly Green Beans
Ingredients
2 pounds small green beans (ones that the beans
have not yet developed in).
Cook 10 minutes and chill in ice water. Drain.
Put the following ingredients in a pint jar:
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper
1 garlic clove
alum the size of a pea
1 dill head or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
Directions
Boil 3 cups vinegar with 3 cups water and 6 teaspoons salt. Pack beans in jars and cover with boiling mixture and seal. This will fill 5 pint jars.
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Thursday, March 26, 2015
NCDMV Continues Issuance of
Voter ID Cards in Preparation for
2016 Elections
Continued from page 3...
There are no photo ID requirements for persons
who vote via a by-mail absentee ballot, although by
-mail absentee voters will need to provide identification information when requesting an absentee
ballot.
No-fee ID cards are available at all driver license
locations for residents who have no other valid
form of identification as per House Bill 589. Applicants will need to present documents that verify
their age and identity, their residency address in
North Carolina and provide a valid Social Security
number. The Division has posted document requirements for the card on its website http://
www.ncdot.gov/dmv/driver/id/.
Applications for cards can be made at any driver
license office. The cards are mailed to applicants 10
to 15 days following the completion of an application.
To find your nearest driver license office location,
please visit the Division’s website at http://
www.ncdot.gov/dmv/locations.html.
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Next To
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Caldwell Arts Council Events
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 [email protected].
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). 828-7542486 or [email protected].
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Thursday, March 26, 2015
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Can’t wait to plant our garden
By Mark Jackson {Caldwell Journal}…Here at the
Caldwell Journal we love planting a garden and we
can’t wait to get started. We have plans to plant
Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Sweet Peppers, Squash,
Good
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Family Owned & Operated
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Onions and Potatoes. This year we will be adventurous by planting Brussels Sprouts along with various herbs. Last year we canned over 100
quarts of fresh vegetables to make salsa, pasta
sauce, pizza sauce, chili sauce and dill pickles. Hopefully a good crop this year will allow us to
can much more. The majority of our canning supplies were purchased from Granite Hardware and
Fairvalue.
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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...
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M-T 7 to 6
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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...
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M-T 7 to 6
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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
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1920 Highway 70 Southwest Hickory, North Carolina 28602
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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.
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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!
Betty Keyes Mahoney named Hickory’s Main Street Champion
By the Hickory Downtown Development Association ...During the
35th Annual Main Street Conference in Morganton NC, Betty Mahoney was named as Hickory’s Main Street Champion. The Breakfast
with Main Street Champions was hosted by the NC Department of
Commerce Main Street Center at CoMMA in downtown Morganton. During the award ceremony, Secretary of Commerce John E.
Skvarla and Assistant Secretary Dr. Patricia Mitchell presented the
recognition to Betty Mahoney, owner of Bisque n Beads in downtown
Hickory.
Betty Mahoney served two three-year terms on the Hickory Downtown Development Association Board of Directors. She is an active
member of the Promotions Committee guiding successful, awardwinning events like the Downtown Hickory Art Crawls. She attends
meetings, planning sessions, and develops marketing strategies for
downtown. Betty shares ideas from the NC Main Street conferences
which she attends annually.
Betty is the owner of Bisque n Beads, a place for people of all ages to
be creative. She began as an employee in 2002 and became sole proprietor by 2007. Betty reaches out
into the community to promote her specialty business by doing projects in day care centers and schools
which brings families downtown. Her business has set an example for other retailers by hosting in-store
events and keeping the doors open after 5pm.
It was with great pleasure that Hickory Downtown Development Association designated Betty Keyes
Mahoney as Hickory's Main Street Champion. Photo provided.
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Thursday, March 26, 2015
That syrup time of the year
By Jim Planck Columbia-Greene Media
GREENE COUNTY, NY — In a springtime almost
five centuries ago, back in about 1540, early French
explorer Jacques Cartier was investigating the St.
Lawrence River and its surroundings, and discovered a tree which, when it was cut, water came
spurting out.
Tasting it, he and his companions liked its flavor,
and about 17 years later, in 1557, a French Franciscan monk named Andre de Thevet wrote of a North
American indigenous people making sugar from a
tree that the natives called the “couton”-- the first
written account of maple sugaring.
From those simple beginnings have grown the maple producers industry that now flourishes throughout eastern Canada and the U.S.’s Northeast, and on Saturday, March 21, you have an opportunity to
participate in the New York State Maple Producers Association’s Annual Maple Weekend.
It is a chance to stop by, see how it’s done, sample the sap and the product, and have a great opportunity
to purchase not only some excellent maple syrup, but also maybe a variety of delicious maple products - like maple sugar, maple candy, and maple-pops -- plus a chance to enjoy some great pancakes for a
good cause.
In Greene County, you are invited to stop by the Agroforestry Resource Center, on Route 23 near South
Durham, where on Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the folks from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties will have their demonstration sap house in full operation.
There will also be maple syrup taste-testing, displays of antique maple sugaring equipment, and information about the Greene County Maple Producers Association.
“We will be explaining the maple syrup production process,” said Extension Resource Educator Ron
Frisbee, “and we’re also going to have a pancake lunch for sale, as a fundraiser for our natural resources
programming.”
“Folks can stop by to learn about maple sugaring,” Frisbee said, “on their way to visit other maple producers, who are participating in the state-wide Maple Weekend.” For more information call 518-6229829 or visit www.agroforestrycenter.org.
Continued on page 15…
In top photo: Sap buckets adorn sugar maples along
the banks of the East Kill at Maple Glen Farm, in East
Jewett, an annual rite for many years.
In bottom photo: Sugar Making...This 19th century
image, “Sugar-Making Among the Indians in the North,”
by William De La Montagne Cary, is from the May 12,
1883, issue of “Canadian Illustrated News,” and depicts
sap being boiled down to remove the water, as a fresh
supply is about to be added, while, at left, another bucket fills from the tap in the tree.
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That syrup time of the year
Continued from page 14...
Meanwhile, at Maple Glen Farm, 1288 Scribner Hollow
Road, in the East Jewett area, Steve Canfield has been
tapping maples since he was a youth.
“I’ve been doing it in Greene County since 1976,” Canfield said, “but I grew up in Sullivan County, and we
made it on the farm there, so total experience, probably
about 50 years.”
“My grandparents -- both sets, had sugar bushes,” he
said, “so we’re third generation.”
“Making syrup — that’s what they did in the spring,
when there were no crops to harvest,” he added.
Canfield said the production varies from year to year.
“It depends,” he said. “Every year is different.”
“We have 1,200 to 1,300 taps,” he said, “and it’s all based
on Mother Nature.”
“Over the years, it’s been anywhere between 60 gallons and 360 gallons,” Canfield said, “but the average
year is about 300.”
“We also do powdered maple sugar and some confectioneries, like lollipops,” he said.
Canfield said he’s not officially open for tours on the 21st, as most of the time he’ll be out in the sugar
bush.
“If the sap’s running,” he said, “I won’t have time,” but noted you might happen to catch him.
“If you see steam coming out, stop by,” he said.
Even if he’s in the sugar bush, a visit to Maple Glen Farm is still worthwhile, as their store will definitely
be open on the 21st.
“We have a store on site — it’s a small horse barn, a carriage barn, that we renovated,” Canfield said,
“and we have a little museum, with old syrup cans and old spiles in the store.”
Canfield said they also sell via Internet, which has become popular for syrup buyers he said, as the shipping is “very reasonable.”
For more information on Maple Glen Farm, call 518-5895319.
Or, if you should miss NYS Maple Weekend and would
Continued on page 16...
In top photo: Agroforestry Maple Fest...At a previous Agroforestry Maple Fest, Cornell University New York Maple Specialist Steve Childs, left, goes over the workings of his home-built
“reverse osmosis” filtering system, designed to remove water
from sap without boiling.
In bottom photo: Agroforestry
Rasmussen discusses the making of
Greene County’s school children at
Cooperative Extension’s Agroforestry
Sap House...Forester Eric
maple syrup with some of
the sap house of Cornell
Center.
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Continued from page 15...
still like to learn about maple syrup production and have access to some great products, not to worry, as
another chance is also coming up.
At Spruceton Valley Maple Products, in the Town of Lexington, Lori and Skip Dippold offer NY Certified
Organic maple goods, and will be participating in the local Westkill Maple Fest at the Westkill/
Lexington Community Hall on April 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Besides tours of the Spruceton Valley Maple Products sap house at 595 Spruceton
Road, there will also be a “maple breakfast/brunch” at the community hall.
That will feature hot-from-the-griddle pancakes and a number of other tasty items,
like cakes and muffins, all made with maple, plus much more, and with the funds from
it going towards ongoing building repair left over from 2011’s Tropical Storm Irene.
For information on Spruceton Valley Maple Products, call 518-989-6721, and for info
on the Westkill Maple Fest, call 518-989-6694.
But wherever you go this spring for your maple syrup, remember you’re getting a great
locally-made product, and that every time you use it, you’ll say how good it is and tell
yourself once again how glad you are you got it. In photo: Story author Jim Planck.
If you visit the Caldwell Journal website there are more photos available for viewing
that are connected to this story.
Editor's Note: I am sharing this story from the Windham Journal which is based in Catskill, New
York. You will probably ask, "why and what is the connection?" Well, I was actually born in Catskill,
New York and the Windham Journal was the inspiration behind starting the Caldwell Journal
(formerly the Granite Falls Journal). Windham is located in the Catskill Mountains of southern New
York. Windham is a small mountain town with a population of approximately 1700 where everyone
knows everyone. The town of Windham is nestled in a valley below Windham Mountain ski resort. The town was devastated by flooding in August of 2011 caused by Tropical Storm Irene. The
people of the Catskill Mountains are a very hardy people...enduring long hard winters and every few
years devastating flooding - they are not unlike the people of the High Country here in North Carolina. From time to time, I check on the news from Windham, New York and came across the story below. This time of the year maple trees are tapped and maple syrup is made. As you will see in one
photo there is still snow on the ground. I hope you enjoy this story...maple syrup production is akin to
molasses production!!! Mark Jackson {Caldwell Journal}
I would like to extend a special thank you to Jim Planck, Lori Anander, Sara Tully, Michael Ryan and
the entire team at Columbia-Greene Media and the Windham Journal for their hospitality and for allowing me to share this story with you. Mark Jackson {Caldwell Journal}.
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.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Caldwell Arts Council presents
“In One Era and Out The Other”
featuring
Serena Ebhardt of EbzB Productions
on March 31, 2015
to Caldwell County Students
By the Caldwell Arts Council...As part of the Art-
ists-in-Schools Program, the Caldwell Arts Council,
JE Broyhill Civic Center and Caldwell County
Schools are pleased to present two performances of
“In One Era and Out The Other” featuring Serena
Ebhardt of EbzB Productions (www.ebzb.org) to
over 1,350 students in grades 6-12 Tuesday, March
31, 2015.
A history of 20th century America told through a
patriotic prism, "ERA" is a fast-paced musical cabaret filled with multi-media images from 1901 2001. Culminating with the September 11, 2001
attack on America, Serena refocuses the future
with humor and hope. "ERA” is a nostalgic romp
filled with double entendre, karaoke, prizes, popculture & curriculum connections.
Referencing celebrities,
headlines, politics, protests,
scandals,
sex,
sports, natural disasters,
and popular culture,
Serena Ebhardt makes
history personal.
She
reveals how Americans
come together in life,
liberty, and the pursuit
of happiness when they
stand united. It is all just
a little bit of history repeating with an uplifting
look towards the future.
For more information about these and other Caldwell Arts Council programs call 828-754-2486 or
visit www.caldwellarts.com.
The Caldwell Arts Council is located at 601 College
Avenue SW in Lenoir and presents art exhibits,
education and collection programs that foster cultural arts in Caldwell County.
The Caldwell Arts Council’s programs are supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of
the Department of Cultural Resources and by individual and corporate donors.
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Obituaries
Lena Harrison Robbins
Granite Falls – Lena Robbins, devoted wife,
mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully
early Monday, March 16, at Abernathy Laurels in
Newton, North Carolina. Lena Lea Harrison, age
89, was born September 12, 1925, and was a lifelong resident of Granite Falls. She was the daughter of Steve and Maude Clark Harrison.
Her husband of 59 years, Larna Franklin Robbins,
Sr., preceded her in death in 2004 as well as two
great-grandsons, Ernest Wilson Lightfoot, III and
Mattias Vanderstraeten; one brother, Harvey Harrison and one sister, Mae Hemphill. She is survived by a sister Sue Bush, three children, Franklin
Robbins (Candis), Joan Faison (Howard), and Janet Robbins; seven grandchildren, Frankie Robbins (Dawn), Michele Bogan (Ray), Jessica Faison,
John Faison (Ashley), Bradley Yount (Maria), Caroline Vanderstraeten (Xavier), and Matthew Baker
(Ashley) along with eleven great-grandchildren,
Gregory Herman, Leigh Bogan, John and Zachary
Lightfoot, Mark, Aidan and Madison Robbins,
Adeline Faison, Gwyneth Yount, and Bella and
Bennett Baker.
Lena graduated from Lenoir Rhyne College in 1945
with a Commercial Certificate in Business Practice.
While raising a family, Lena wrote for the society
section of the Hickory Daily Record. Later she
worked for many years as the secretary of Highland Baptist Church, in Hickory. In her fifties she
completed a nursing degree and worked as a private duty CNA with seniors in the area for many
years.
Lena has a very inquisitive mind and never
stopped wanting to learn. She loved to read and
listen to music. Her greatest passion was working
with children and her greatest delight was her
grandchildren. Lena worked with Samaritan’s
Purse and Angel Tree as well as always having pen
pals with school children through the Council on
Aging. She touched the lives of countless children.
Lena was a deeply religious and charitable woman
who was a member of the First Baptist Church in
Hickory. She taught Sunday School for many
years, was an active member of WMU ladies Bible
circle and participant in senior functions as long as
her health permitted.
Continued on page 24...
The Good Word
from the Bible
...a weekly
Inspirational Message
for today’s life-styles...
Galations 3:28 “There is neither Jew nor
Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is
neither male nor female: for all are one in
Christ Jesus.”
The first woman came out of a man: And ever
since then every man has come out of a woman. God made male and female. None of us
had anything to do as to which one we would
be. None of us had anything to do with what
color we are. So, who do we think we are to
be bias, prejudice, or discriminating toward
someone that is different than we. You could
have been a different sex. The ideal of prejudice and discrimination did not come from
Jesus. We should all respect, help, and love
each other. If we are all in Christ then we take
a different look and attitude toward each other. If God so love the world that He gave His
only begotten Son; the world that is made up
of different colors should we, who claim to
believe in God, love anyone and everyone
even if their color or sex is different from
ours. Would you want to be discriminated
against for being whom or what you are?
By Dr. Herb Cole
Of The Natural Food Store
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Obituaries
Lena Harrison Robbins
Continued from page 19...
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Granite Falls, with Rev. Bryon Repass and Rev. Floyd
Crouch officiating.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Abernathy
Laurels for their care during the past 5 ½ years, as
well as family and friends who cheered her with
visits and cards throughout her confinement.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 286073000.
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Catherine Lois Dula Whisnant
Catherine Lois Dula Whisnant, age 74, of Hudson
went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 21, 2015, at Burke Hospice in Valdese. She was the daughter of the late Lee and
Vera Goforth Dula.
She was of the Baptist faith and attended
Grandview Baptist in Hudson, NC. In addition to
her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Olan “R.C.” Whisnant of 55 years and one
daughter, Catherine Whisnant. Also preceding her
in death were three brothers, Melvin, Kenneth and
Howard Dula.
Mrs. Whisnant is survived by her three sons; Richard Charles Whisnant and wife Kathy of Hudson,
Randall Blake Whisnant of Hudson, Roger Clay
Whisnant and wife Leann of King’s Creek and a
sister Betty Dula Whisnant and husband Wayne of
Hudson. Also surviving are grandchildren Jason
Whisnant, Jamie Shell, Jessica Whisnant, Matthew
Whisnant, and Jonathan Whisnant. Also, surviving
are four great grandchildren; Julie Ann Shell, Jonathan Shell, Trey Shell, and Lane Shell.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March
24, 2015 from 6:30-8:30 at Mackie Funeral Home.
Services will be Wednesday March 25, 2015 at
11:00 AM at Grandview Park Baptist Church with
the Rev. Raymond Spann officiating. Burial will
follow at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mackie Funeral Home is serving the family. You may
view the obituary online at www.mackiefh.com.
First Baptist Church
8 Crestview St, Granite Falls
Open Monday - Friday - 7:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.
Serving Coffee and Coffee House Beverages
Begin the day with a hot or cold beverage
and a Word from the Master
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Obituaries
Dorothy Sandra Brittian
Dorothy Brittian, age 72, of Granite Falls went
home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday,
March 22, 2015, at Caldwell Hospice of Hudson.
She was the daughter of the late Lee Conard Brittian and Hazel Colene Whitener Brittian.
She was a member of Dudley Shoals Baptist
Church, Granite Falls, In addition to her parents;
she was preceded in death by her sisters; Barbara
Fox, Glenda Brittian, Lillian Cook and Elmina Brittian.
Ms. Brittian is survived by her four sons; Jonathan
Lewis Hart of Granite Falls, Matthew Robert Hart
of Shelby , Joel Whitener Hart of Granite Falls and
Douglas Durand Hart of San Francisco, CA. Also
surviving are two daughters; Dorothy Sandra Hart
of Wilmington, NC and Olivia Dean Hart of Hudson, NC. Ms. Brittian leaves behind to cherish her
memory three brothers; Vestal Brittian and wife
Betty, James Brittian and wife Darlene and Richard Brittian all of Granite Falls, also her sister,
Margaret Arney of Granite Falls. Ms. Brittian is
also survived by seven grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday
March 25, 2015 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm at Mackie
Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 4:15 at Sunset Hills
Cemetery in Granite Falls, NC with the Rev. Don
Ingle officiating.
Mackie Funeral Home is servin g th e fam ily . Y o u
may view the obituary online at www.mackiefh.com.
Refuge Missionary Baptist Church
welcomes you to their
Easter Cantata
Refuge Missionary Baptist Church, 375 Mt. Herman Road, Hudson, will be presenting an Easter
Cantata on Sunday, March 29 at the 10 am service.
Everyone is welcome.
Charlie Griffin will be singing at Refuge Missionary
Baptist Church in the 6 pm service on Sunday,
March 29. A love offering will be taken.
Gospel group The Inspirations will be singing at
Refuge Missionary Baptist Church on Thursday,
April 9 at 6 pm. A love offering will be taken.
Awaiting One of Two Men
In 1973 at a United Nations meeting, Henri Spaak
said, “Gentlemen we don’t need another committee,
what we need is a man to lead us and whether he be
God or Devil we will follow him.”
Most of today’s world awaits this figure the Bible calls
the Antichrist as well as other names and titles. However, there is another man that some are waiting to
meet, Jesus Christ the Lord of glory.
“I will come again Jesus declares in (John 14:3)
Angels promised that he would return to earth in
(Acts 1:11)
Many are asking; “Where is the promise of his coming?” (2 Peter 3:4)
Those who only have hope in this life will embrace
any political leader of economic wizard that can produce a wealthy lifestyle to finance their carnal appetites and destructive pleasures.
However, there is a small remnant who have no hope
in this world and will only be satisfied when they are
united with the King of Kings and Lord of Lords
(Revelation 19:16).
So how about you? Which “man” are you awaiting?
Please take careful notice of the motives of the two
recorded in (John 10:10). For those who await the
Antichrist he comes to steal, kill and destroy. For
those awaiting the real Christ, he comes to give life in
abundance.
Remember:
Satan and his man are liars (John 8:44)
Jesus is the way, truth and life and his truth makes
men free
(John 8:36, 14:6)
Truth or lies, bondage or liberty, the choice is yours.
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
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