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“Buffalo Cove Earthquake”

By Mark Jackson {Caldwell Journal}...The USGS reported a 3.0 Earthquake in Northern Caldwell County just off Buffalo Cove Road near the Buffalo Cove Recycling Convenience Center at a depth of 8.2 miles early in the morning on Monday, December 14, 2014 at approximately o1:44:16 a.m. “As of 11am Monday, December 15, 2o14, there were no reports of any injuries or damages. The Caldwell County Telecommunications Center received over 100 telephone calls from residents that felt the earthquake during the early morning hours. Crews with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) and Caldwell County Emergency Services Staff are surveying the areas where the earthquake occurred looking for any possible damage” stated LouAnne Kincaid (Public Information Officer for Caldwell County). Story continued on page 5...

Jason Hines Named Firefighter Of The Year At SVFR

By Lee Jackson {Caldwell Journal}...Jason Hines was named SVFR Firefighter of the Year at the Saw-mills Volunteer Fire and Rescue Christmas Dinner on December 13, 2014. He also received his black helmet. Jason Hines signed on with Sawmills Volunteer Fire and Rescue in 2011 as chaplain and is the first fire-fighting chaplain at SVFR and one of the few within Caldwell County. He learned quickly that to con-nect with the guys that he needed to be there at trainings so, he started taking classes. He worked ex-tremely hard this year in anticipation of a new law that changes class requirements for this certification and did not want to lose any class credits. He completed his last class a couple weeks ago. Jason gives all credit to God and he wants everyone to know that it is only through Him that these things were pos-sible. He also received a special award from the members just telling him how much he means to them and how thankful they are for his position at the fire department. Jason was quoted about this experi-ence and honor as “it was all very humbling!” Receiving the black helmet signified the comple-tion 20 classes for Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 certification. Other colored helmets worn by fire-fighters are green helmets that signify "rookie"--firefighters in training and white helmets signify a chief. This makes it easier to visually see who is in charge. Along with Jason, SVFR also recognized Fire-fighter Grant Newton because of his completion of Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 this year. Others recognized were Brandon Wright for receiving his EMT and also named First Responder of the Year; Robin Moser for receiving her EMT; Chief David Price was named Officer of the Year. Pins and plaques were also given out for people who had served certain number of years; Steve Duncan-40 years of service, Tim Wilson and Chip Duncan 35 years of service. In photo: Ben Whisenant and Brandon Wright presenting Chaplain Jason C. Hines an award of appreciation.

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CCC&TI Announces Upcoming Continuing Ed Career Courses

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Corporate and Continuing Education Department has announced several upcoming courses.

Electrical Lineman I The Corporate and Continuing Education Department at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will offer Electrical Lineman I, one of the classes required for the Electrical Lineman Institute, starting Jan. 5 on the Caldwell Campus in Hudson. The cost for the class is $187. For more information, or to register, call 726-2242. Manicurist The Corporate and Continuing Education Department at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will offer a Manicurist course from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Mon-day, Tuesday and Thursday, Jan. 8 through July 14 on the Caldwell Campus. The cost for the class is $181. For more information, or to register, call 726-2242. Medication Aide The Corporate and Continuing Education Department at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will offer Medication Aide class from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays from Jan. 8 to Jan. 23 on the Wa-tauga Campus in Boone. This course is designed to prepare non-licensed personnel with the skills required by the North Carolina Board of Nursing to practice as a Medication Aide in long-term care/skilled nursing facili-ties within the state of North Carolina. The cost of the class is $126. For more information, or to sign up, call 297-3811. Nurse Aide I The Corporate and Continuing Education Department at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will offer several sections of Nurse Aide I classes on both campuses. Sections will be offered on the Caldwell Campus in Hudson from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Thursday from Jan. 12 to May 7; 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday from Jan. 12 to May 7; and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday from Jan. 12 to May 7. On the Watauga Campus in Boone, Nurse Aid I will be offered from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday from Jan. 6 to June 10. A Nurse Aide I Hybrid class also will be offered on the Caldwell Campus in Hudson from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and Wednesday from Jan. 12 to Aug. 17. This course is designed to prepare students for the state exam. The cost of the class is $181. For more informa-tion, or to sign up, call 726-2242 (Caldwell) or 297-3811 (Watauga).

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Caldwell Journal Weekly Recipe

Old-Fashioned Pippin Pudding

Pare and core 6 apples, leave whole, boil on the stove until tender. Line a pudding-dish with nice paste, put in the apples, and pour over them 1 pint of milk thickened with 2 or 3 eggs. Flavor and sweeten to the taste. Bake in a slow oven, grate sugar over it and serve hot.

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CCC&TI Announces Upcoming Continuing Ed Career Courses

Industrial Maintenance Technology The Corporate and Continuing Education Department at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will offer Industrial Maintenance Technology I from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday from Jan. 12 to April 13 on the Caldwell Campus in Hudson. Industrial Maintenance Technology II will be offered from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday from Jan. 12 to March 23. The cost is $181 per class. For more information, or to sign up, call 726-2242. Welding The Corporate and Continuing Education Department at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will offer several sections of Welding classes on both cam-puses. Sections will be offered on the Caldwell Cam-pus in Hudson: Basic Welding - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mon-day and Wednesday from Jan. 12 to May 5; MIG/TIG/Pipe Part 1 - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday from Jan. 13 to April 30; and MIG/TIG/Pipe Part 2 - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday from Jan. 13 to April 30. In Watauga County, Basic Welding will be offered from 5:30 p.m. to 830 p.m. Monday and Wednesday from Jan. 12 to May 4 at Watauga High School; TIG Welding – 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday from Jan. 12 to May 4; and MIG Weld-ing – 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday from Jan. 12 to May 4. The cost of the class is $181 or $186, depending on which section is chosen. For more information, or to sign up, call 726-2242 (Caldwell) or 297-3811 (Watauga). Construction Trades The Corporate and Continuing Education Department at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will offer several Construction Trades classes on the Cald-well Campus in Hudson starting Jan. 12. The class offerings include: Cabinetmaking, Plumbing and HVAC. The cost of each class is $181. For more information, or to sign up, call 726-2242. Introduction to Industrial Sewing The Corporate and Continuing Education Department at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will offer Introduction to Industrial Sewing from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesdays from Jan. 20 to April 1 on the Caldwell Campus in Hudson. The cost of the class is $181. For more information, or to sign up, call 726-2242.

For more information or to register for any of these courses, call 726-2242 (Caldwell), 297-8126 (Watauga) or visit www.cccti.edu/coned

Caldwell County Offices Will Be Closed For Christmas And New

Year’s Holidays

By Caldwell County...All Caldwell County of-fices will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, December 24, 25 and 26, 2014, in ob-servance of the Christmas holiday.

County offices will re-open for business on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, December 29, 30 and 31, 2014.

Caldwell County offices will close again on Thursday, January 1, 2015 in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday.

All county offices will then re-open for regular business on Friday, January 2, 2015.


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“Buffalo Cove Earthquake”

Many residents said that they heard an explosion. Others described sounds like a freight train, a loud boom and rolling thunder. Residents also said their windows rattled, chairs vibrated, homes were shaken, pencils rolled across desks, Christmas ornaments fell, and dogs barked before and during. While some people said they slept right through the earthquake or didn’t feel it…many did feel the earth shake. Reports came in from Northeast Hickory, Taylorsville, Granite Falls, Sawmills, Hudson, Baton, Northlakes, Oakhill, Patterson, Happy Valley, Kings Creek, Blowing Rock, Grace Chapel, Lenoir, Dudley Shoals and of course Buffalo Cove. A resident from Buffalo Cove stated that it was a “creepy feeling.”

Earthquakes in the Inland Carolinas Region

By the USGS...Since at least 1776, people living inland in North and South Carolina, and in adjacent parts of Georgia and Tennessee, have felt small earthquakes and suffered damage from

infrequent larger ones. The largest earthquake in the area (magnitude 5.1) occurred in 1916. M o d e r a t e l y d a m a g i n g earthquakes strike the inland Carolinas every few decades,

and smaller earthquakes are felt about once each year or two. Earthquakes in the central and eastern U.S., although less frequent than in the western U.S., are typically felt over a much broader region. East of the Rockies, an earthquake can be felt over an area as much as ten times larger than a similar magnitude earthquake on the west coast. A magnitude 4.0 eastern U.S. earthquake typically can be felt at many places as far as 100 km (60 mi) from where it occurred, and it infrequently causes damage near its source. A magnitude 5.5 eastern U.S. earthquake usually can be felt as far as 500 km (300 mi) from where it occurred, and sometimes causes damage as far away as 40 km (25 mi).


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Granite Falls Garden Club Receives Surprise Visit From Santa!

The Granite Falls Garden Club had a surprise visit from Santa at the home of Christine Eggers Wilson who was hosting the Garden Club to a breakfast, when the Jolly Oh St Nick showed up at the door with treats and ready to join them for breakfast. The Garden Club has been busy this year making a difference in their community, starting Earth day by planting a purple garden in downtown Granite Falls for the awareness of Alzheimer’s. The club also participated in the dedication of a Vet-erans Monument site with helping with the planting of Red, White and Blue flowers. To end the year they will be volunteering six hours of their time to ring the bell for the Salvation Army’s “Red Kettle Drive.” Photo provided by the Granite Falls Garden Club.

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Blue Ridge Electric Members Foundation Awards Community

Grants to Local Helping Agencies

Lenoir, North Carolina (December 11, 2014) - Caldwell County citizens will benefit from grants

totaling $29,000 awarded recently from Blue Ridge Electric Members Foundation to local helping

agencies for the 2014 grant cycle.

These most recent grants are examples of why Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation established

the Members Foundation in 2006 — to support the work of community organizations providing services

that improve the quality of life for the cooperative’s members. Projects in the areas of health, wellness,

education, youth, and economic and community development are the Foundation’s priorities for sup-

port.

A total of $64,500 to help 15 different organizations across the Blue Ridge service area was awarded in

the Foundation's current grant cycle.

Local organizations receiving grants include:

American Legion Hudson Post 392, $1,500, to continue established programs provided by the

American Legion including meals to the less fortunate, Veterans’ breakfasts and holiday programs for

children.

Caldwell County Lions Activities

Assoc., Inc., $1,000, to provide free

eye glasses to low income individuals

in Caldwell County.

Lenoir Soup Kitchen, $3,000, to

upgrade equipment needed to serve

the homeless and needy families of

Caldwell County.

Communities in Schools ,

$10,000*, to continue the program,

"The Reality Store", which is designed

to show all eighth grade students in

Caldwell County how education can

directly impact career opportunities and quality of life. (*$8,500 will be conditional on agreement and

plan to duplicate the “Reality Store” program in three additional counties.)

Yadkin Valley Community, Inc., often referred to as Yadkin Valley Community Park,

$1,000, to help fund the construction of a free-standing handicap restroom facility for the park.

Caldwell County Yokefellow, Inc., $10,000, to support the capital campaign to complete, furnish

and open LEOS (Lenoir Emergency Outreach Shelter), a new homeless shelter serving Caldwell and

surrounding counties.

Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership, $2,500, to support the area’s tourism industry

by providing standardized hospitality and heritage training to local employees/employers.

Community grant funding decisions are made by a Foundation Advisory Committee that is comprised

of 12 member volunteer representatives from the Blue Ridge Electric service districts. Non-profit agen-

cies who serve residents in Blue Ridge Electric’s service area are eligible to apply for grants.

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Will Wakefield Named As New Director Of Caldwell County DSS

By Caldwell County...Will Wakefield, a 19-year-employee of the Cald-

well County Department of Social Services, has been named the director

of the department. He will begin his new position on January 1, 2015.

Currently serving as Program Administrator of Adult and Family Support

Services, Wakefield will take over for retiring director, Joyce P. Edwards,

who is stepping down after 31 years of service to Caldwell County DSS.

“The board welcomes Will Wakefield as our new DSS Director,” says

Kaeti Groome, Caldwell County DSS Board Chair. “He brings a wealth of

experience, talent, and knowledge to this position. We all look forward to

working with him.”

Wakefield started at DSS in 1995, leaving once for nine months and then returning. He began as a Child

Care Social Worker and moved on to Work First Social Worker, Child Welfare Social Worker, Social

Work Supervisor, Families for Kids Coordinator and then into Program Administrator. He has worked

in all divisions of DSS including economic services, children's and adult services, and administration.

"It is my honor to serve the citizens of this community in the capacity as Director of Social Services,”

says Wakefield. “Our county is blessed to have such a dedicated staff and a dedicated Board who all seek

to provide efficient and effective services to those in need."

“I couldn’t be more pleased with the Board’s selection of Will to be the next Social Services Director,”

says Edwards. “He has great experience, is highly committed to the community and has a true heart for

the work we do at Social Services.”

Caldwell County DSS has on average 154 employees.

Wakefield earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Appalachian State University in

1994 and a Masters in Public Administration, also from ASU in 2011. He lives in Caldwell County with

his wife, Esther and son, Elijah.

Blue Ridge Electric Members Foundation Awards Community

Grants to Local Helping Agencies Continued from page 8...

During 2014, the Foundation also provided crisis funding assistance to more than 1,900 Blue Ridge

Electric members in need of emergency help to pay their electric bills. While crisis assistance is funded

by the Foundation, local helping agencies evaluate needs and determine who qualifies for assistance.

Funding for Foundation grants and crisis assistance comes from members participating in Blue Ridge

Electric’s Operation Round Up® and Operation Round Up Plus® programs as well as an annual contri-

bution from the profits of Blue Ridge Energies, the cooperative’s heating fuels subsidiary.28,000 mem-

bers are either rounding up their monthly electric bill with Operation Round Up or adding a dollar or

more with Operation Round Up Plus.

Anyone with questions about the Foundation, or agencies interested in applying for grants, may contact

Grey Scheer, director of community relations, at 759-8994 or [email protected].

Blue Ridge Electric is a cooperative utility serving some 74,000 members in Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe,

Alleghany, Avery, Wilkes and Alexander counties. For more information, visit

www.BlueRidgeEMC.com.


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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By the USDA...The U.S. Forest Service and a spectrum of partners collaborated to help restore close to 6,000 acres in the Grandfather Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest, through the Grandfather Restoration Project over the past year. "I commend our partners for their ongoing hard work and dedication to the Grandfather Restoration Pro-ject," said Grandfather District Ranger Nick Larson. "This year's accomplishments illustrate the power of leveraged resources and how great things can be achieved when diverse partners collaborate in a single land-scape." The Grandfather Restoration Project is a 10-year effort that increases prescribed burning and other manage-ment practices on 40,000 acres of the Grandfather Ranger District. The project is restoring the fire-adapted forest ecosystems, benefiting a variety of native plants and wildlife, increasing stream health, controlling non-native species and protecting hemlocks against hemlock woolly adelgids. The project is one of 10 projects announced by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in February 2012, under the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration program. In fiscal year 2014, the Grandfather Restoration Project established forest vegetation on 44 acres, improved forest vegetation on 339 acres, restored or enhanced 5,345 acres of terrestrial habitat and 2.5 miles of stream habitat. The Project also treated for invasive species on 135 acres, restored watershed health on two acres, maintained or improved 50 miles of trails, and reduced hazardous fuels on 3,439 acres. Project partners provided the following contributions in fiscal year 2014:

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission improved early successional habitat (young forests) by mowing 648 acres, treating 44 acres of invasive species, conducting 13 different surveys for land and water spe-cies, stocking 3,000 brown trout , clearing 1.5 miles of fire break, performing prescribed burning on adja-cent lands, and collecting data on black bears.

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The Wilderness Society provided 672 hours studying the fire ecology of the Linville Gorge, 20 hours on shortleaf pine restoration planning, and 651 hours on a variety of trail work.

The N.C. Forest Service assisted with prescribed burns on the Grandfather Ranger District and conducted burns on adjacent private lands.

Western North Carolina Alliance provided 39 hours for shortleaf pine restoration project devel-opment, 48 hours in vegetation monitoring and 50 hours in invasive species monitoring.

The Nature Conservancy spent 26 hours assisting with prescribed burns, 40 hours on public out-reach, and 97 hours on project development for shortleaf pine restoration.

Wild South volunteers spent 600 hours remov-ing, by hand, non-native species in the Linville Gorge Wilderness.

N.C. Department of Transportation provided funding for bridge replacement at Catawba Falls recreation area.

A critical component of the Grandfather Restoration Project is monitoring the effectiveness of restoration management practices. Partners monitor all aspects of the project, from prescribed burning to invasive species treatment effectiveness. Monitoring efforts following prescribed burns show a 90 percent reduc-tion in evergreen shrub cover (hazardous fuels), as well as an increase in wildlife use and diversity. Inva-sive species monitoring shows 70 percent average effectiveness in killing target plant species during initial treatments. "The Grandfather Ranger District and its partners are making great progress toward our restoration goals, treating more than 18,000 acres since the start of the project," said Larson. Additional partners involved in the project include: Foothills Conservancy, Southern Blue Ridge Fire Learning Network, North Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Land of Sky Regional Council, National Wild Turkey Federation, Southern Research Station, National Park Service, Appalachian Designs, Western Carolina University, Trout Unlimited, Fish and Wildlife Service, Friends of Wilson Creek, Forest Stewards, Quality Deer Management Association, and the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation.


First Day Hikes to be offered at every North Carolina state park

On January 1, 2015

By N.C. Division of Parks & Recreation…A North Carolina tradition continues on New Year’s Day with opportunities to exercise and reconnect with nature on First Day Hikes at every state park and recreation area, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. In the past three years, hikers in North Carolina have joined rangers and volunteers to walk more than 10,000 miles on state park trails Jan. 1. There will be more than 40 scheduled hikes ranging from short “leg-stretchers” to six-mile treks, many of them offering interpretive programs along the way. All seasonal state park facilities will remain open on the holiday. “The relatively new tradition of First Day Hikes has been embraced by people in North Carolina as an opportunity to begin the new year with a healthy activity, to shed the stress of the holidays and to reconnect with the outdoors and the rich natural re-sources that distinguish North Carolina,” said Mike Murphy, state parks director. “It also serves as a reminder that state parks are always available for exercise, family activities and education for more than 14 million visitors each year.” Each state park and state recreation area puts its own stamp on its First Day Hike. At Haw River State Park in Guilford County, hikers will preview a new 3.2-mile trail that will open for general use in coming months. Crowders Mountain State Park will make use of a six-mile trail that links park lands in North Carolina and South Carolina. Hik-ers often see fresh snow at Elk Knob and Mount Mitchell state parks, while Pettigrew State Park is a seasonal home to flocks of wintering waterfowl. And, the Eno River Association will offer long and short hikes as part of a decades-old tradition at Eno River State Park.


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Scams Targeting Utility Consumers

By Blue Ridge Electric...Blue Ridge Electric Mem-bership Corporation is warning the public about con-tinued scams targeting members. Scenarios reported by cooperative members center around receiving phone calls urging immediate payment to avoid dis-connection and asking the member to purchase a “green dot” or prepaid, reloadable debit/card cards readily available at retail stores. The scammer asks the consumer call them back with the number on the back of the card. Scammers like to suggest these methods of payment because the cards aren’t linked to bank ac-counts and are untraceable. They’re also becoming more commonly used by the public. Please be aware that Blue Ridge Electric will NEVER ask members to pay with a specially purchased credit or debit card! Be suspicious if you’re contacted asking for immediate payment. Hang up and call Blue Ridge Electric to check your account status. The cooperative has repre-sentatives available every day of the year, around the clock, and can answer questions and help with member accounts. Further caution: DO NOT use a telephone number given to you by a caller since scammers are also giving out false telephone numbers and answering as if it’s the utility. ALWAYS call a number you are certain is for Blue Ridge Electric! Realistic scams are becoming increasingly common so the cooperative warns members to be on guard and take steps to pro-tect their identity and money. Please make friends and family aware as well. Blue Ridge Electric provides the following tips to help avoid falling victim to a scam:

If someone calls you asking for immediate payment on your electric bill, don't ever give out your personal information! This includes your Blue Ridge Electric account number, banking in-formation, social security number or any other personal information.

Hang up and immediately call Blue Ridge Electric at one of the following numbers: Caldwell: 828-754-9071; Watauga: 828-264-8894; Ashe: 336-846-7138; Alleghany: 336-372-4646 or toll free: 1-800-451-5474.

Blue Ridge Electric is available any time of the day or night to report suspicious phone calls and check on your account status.

You can also set up secure account access at www.BlueRidgeEMC.com.

Always report fraudulent calls to your local law enforcement authority as well as to Blue Ridge Electric.

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CCC&TI NCAEOP Chapter Angel Tree project

By CCC&TI...The North Carolina Association of Education Office Professionals (NCAEOP) chapter on the campus of Caldwell Commu-nity College and Technical Institute in Hud-son distributed Christmas toys and gifts for 62 local children on Monday, Dec. 15. For 14 years, NCAEOP members have collected do-nations from CCC&TI faculty, staff, retirees, students and friends for its annual Angel Tree drive. The Appalachian State University Cen-ter on the CCC&TI campus in Hudson also helped with the effort. The project provides gifts for the children of qualifying CCC&TI students. Pictured (from left to right): Martha Minton, Connie Wilson, Christina Guzman and Stacy Styles.


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Della Standridge Clark Granite Falls - Della Clark, age 94, of Granite Falls, NC passed away Monday, December 15, 2014 at her residence. She was born October 17, 1920, daughter of the late Samuel and Annie Mae Bryson Standridge. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Leo Marvin Clark; two brothers, Grover and Robert Standridge; three sisters, Gurtrude McGaha, Geneva Lemons, and Martha Green. She is survived by her son, Marvin Clark of Saw-mills; two daughters, Evelyn Dula of Sawmills and Doris Bolick and husband Jerrel of Hickory; seven grandchildren, Mark Lee Clark of Virginia, David B. Clark of Ohio, Lori Helton of Hudson, Keith Bol-ick of Hickory, Kevin Bolick of Granite Falls, Lisa Hadschin of Granite Falls, and Matthew Clark of Granite Falls; thirteen great-grandchildren, Jerrat Helton, Emily Helton, Alexis Clark, Haley Clark, Mitchell Clark, Cameron Hadschin, Madison Clark, Sara Clark, Anthony Sabetti, Kayne Bolick, Parker Hadschin, Brison Helton, Tileigha Helton; two great-great grandchildren, Addilyn Faw, and Ken-nedy Helton. The family will receive friends Thursday, Decem-ber 18, 2014, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at Mackie Fu-neral Home. The funeral service will follow in the chapel at 1:00 PM with Rev. John Gray officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Mackie Funeral Home is serving the family. You may view the obituary online at www.mackiefh.com.

NCDMV Announces Holiday Business Hours

By the NCDMV…The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles’ driver license offices and license plate agencies will be closed from Wednesday, De-cember 24 through Saturday, December 27 in ob-servance of the Christmas holiday. All driver li-cense office and agency locations will resume nor-mal business hours on Monday, December 29. In addition, all office locations will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2015 in observance of New Year’s Day. Offices will reopen during normal busi-ness hours on Friday, January 2, 2015.

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