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Thursday, May 14, 2015
Rebirth of the Buffalo Mercantile Company and Cafe
By Mark Jackson {Caldwell Journal}...The Buffalo Mercantile Company and Café, formerly known as,
Todd's Country Store and Todd's Place for many years will soon be brought back to life. This store is
located in the northeastern portion of Caldwell County on Buffalo Cove Road. The new owner is calling
this a “project of true love” and is very excited and passionate about honoring the Todd Family Tradition
as well.
The Buffalo Mercantile Co. first opened in 1897 and was rebuilt in 1924 utilizing its own recycled materials. It has survived the depression, floods, the modern day corporate shifts in retail and even the passing of its gentle shop keeper Mr. Todd. Many people have fond memories of visiting this store. The new
owner is committed to keeping the new Buffalo Mercantile Co. as original as possible and keeping the
tradition alive.
This historic store has developed into a destination which will include local food, retail items and a cafe
in the back. The café will offer fresh made breakfast, sandwiches, pizza, salads, an ice cream shop, bakery, and coffee shop. After your meal or snack, head out back to the creek and relax in an Adirondack
chair around the fire pit or quench your thirst from their mountain spring from a tin cup. A visit to the
new Buffalo Mercantile Co. will be like taking a step back in time. Trout fishing, cycling, and a motorcycle cruise are some of the other activities offered near the store. Story continued on page 8...
Happy Valley School Girls Softball Team Soaring High…Win
Conference Championship Story on page 3...
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2015 “Change for Children”
Campaign Takes Flight
CCS School District Exceeds its Campaign Goal
By Caldwell County Schools...School administrators and campaign coordinators celebrated the results of the 2015 Robin’s Nest Campaign, as the
Robin’s Nest volunteers announced the final collection total of $21,633.01, an amount that surpassed this year’s campaign goal of 20K.
Ginny Herman, Robin’s Nest volunteer, and Joan
McGee, Board member, co-chaired the annual
Change for Children Campaign in the Caldwell
County Schools. “We wish to thank everyone with
Caldwell County Schools – the administration, the
principals, the teachers, the counselors and espe-
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cially all the students, who worked so tirelessly and
with such commitment to make this year’s Robin’s
Nest Change for Children an overwhelming success. All the proceeds will go to provide therapeutic counseling for those children receiving services
at Robin’s Nest Children’s Advocacy Center in Lenoir,” said Herman.
Robin’s Nest Children’s Advocacy Center of Caldwell County is a non-profit agency that helps local
children and youth, ages 0 to 18, who have been
severely physically and sexually abused. Since the
facility opened in 2011, more than 600 infants,
children or teenagers have received coordinated
services for abuse, and it requires local fiscal support to serve these victims.
“The donations will change the future of abused
children in Caldwell County,” said Superintendent
Dr. Steve Stone.
“We need to call severe child abuse what it is – a
scourge in our community, and we must do what
we can to eliminate any abuse from happening to
children educated in the Caldwell County Schools.”
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2015 “Change for Children”
Campaign Takes Flight
Continued from page 2...
Granite Falls Elementary, Granite Falls Middle and
South Caldwell High School were recognized for
collecting the most money to win the school level
categories. Each school received a banner to
proudly display on campus. In addition to these
schools, eight other schools were recognized in the
Thousand Dollar Club: Hudson Middle, Kings
Creek, Davenport A+ School, Dudley Shoals Elementary, Gamewell Elementary, Hudson Elementary, Sawmills Elementary and Whitnel Elementary.
Within the next two weeks, Robin’s Nest volunteers will deliver Krispy Kreme doughnuts to the
classroom in each elementary and middle school
that raised the most money. The districtwide winning classroom at the elementary level is Ashley
Pennell’s third grade class at Granite Falls Elementary and the Middle School winner is Granite Falls
Middle School seventh grade classroom taught by
Susan Siers. Both classrooms will enjoy a Summer
Splash party at Bo’s Entertainment in Lenoir for
collecting the most change in support of a brighter
future for children who have been traumatized by
abuse.
Happy Valley School Girls Softball
Team Soaring High…Win
Conference Championship
May 12, 2015…The Happy Valley School Eagles
Girls Softball Team win the conference championship and end their season with a “perfect” record.
And, Congratulations to all Happy Valley School
Female Athletic Teams…all teams (basketball, volleyball, and softball) went undefeated for the entire
year. An amazing accomplishment. Congratulations!
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Located just north of McDonalds in Granite Falls &
across from the State Employees Credit Union on 321.
4535 Lower Cedar Valley Road • Hudson, NC
13 Bean Good Luck Soup
Ingredients
2 cups mixed dried beans
(including black-eyed peas)
Water
2 tablespoons salt
2 large onions, sliced
2 cups chopped celery
1 can (28 ounces) tomatoes, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Wash the beans. Cover with water; add 2 tablespoons salt. Soak overnight.
The next day, drain the beans and combine with 2
quarts water in a large saucepan or stockpot. Add
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beans are fully cooked and tender. Add the onions,
celery, tomatoes, red pepper, and salt and pepper
to taste. Simmer for at least 30 minutes, until the
vegetables are cooked. Serve hot.
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Caldwell County Public Library
Schedule of Events
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Caldwell County Public Library
Schedule of Events
Continued from page 5...
Thursday, May 21st
Caldwell County Public Library’s “Coffee Talk” Fiction Book Club meets today at 10am at Highland
Coffee House in downtown Lenoir for coffee, book
discussion, and conversation. Everyone is welcome! May’s selection is “Burial Rites” by Hannah
Kent. Please call 828-757-1270 for more information on upcoming books. Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 10am at Highland Coffee
House.
Tuesday, May 26th
Story Time will be held today at 10am at the Granite Falls Branch of Caldwell County Public Library.
Children participate in stories, music, and games
that encourage language and social development.
Story Time lasts about 30 minutes and is designed
for 2-5 year olds and a caregiver. Please call 828757-1274 for more information!
Wednesday, May 27th
Story Time will be held today at 10am at Caldwell
County Public Library in Lenoir. Children participate in stories, music, and games that encourage
language and social development. Story Time lasts
about 30 minutes and is designed for 2-5 year olds
and a caregiver. Please call 828-757-1274 for more
information!
Thursday, May 28th
Story Time will be held today at 10am at the Hudson Branch of Caldwell County Public Library.
Children participate in stories, music, and games
that encourage language and social development.
Story Time lasts about 30 minutes and is designed
for 2-5 year olds and a caregiver. Please call 828757-1274 for more information!
Saturday, May 30th
Story Time will be held today at 10am at Caldwell
County Public Library in Lenoir. Children participate in stories, music, and games that encourage
language and social development. Story Time lasts
about 30 minutes and is designed for 2-5 year olds
and a caregiver.
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Lower Creek Baptist Church in vites you to
attend "Ivan Parker's North Carolina Homecoming
Concert" on Friday evening, May 22. The concert
will begin at 7pm and doors will open at 5:30. Tickets for this event are $10 per person. Tickets are
now available at the church office (758-2315) or by
contacting Rick or Patsy Kallstrom (758-9727, 4461689 or 446-2375). Tickets can also be purchased
at the door the evening of the concert.
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Rebirth of the Buffalo Mercantile Company and Café
Continued from page 1…
The new Buffalo Mercantile Company and Cafe will be looking for local farmers, artisans, and musicians. They will also be filming. The original Todd family has recorded its history since World War One and made a DVD available. In
fact, North Carolina PBS “Our Vanishing Americana” has featured this magical
place cradled by the Appalachian Mountains. NOW, in keeping with those
original families’ traditions, we will be documenting this next stage in the ol'
gal’s life. This will include the family & any community willing. “Cameras will
follow our venture to prove that perhaps...they knew better about some things
in 1924, than where we have drifted as a society in 2015” stated Tom Kassab.
“Only changes we think Mr. Todd would have made if he were here now will
happen, and we will have the Todd/Miller family as advisory.”
So, who is the new owner? The new owner has stated “First, it IS a privilege!” “Thank you for allowing
a stranger who fell in total love with this place, the community and its people to share in on this. It
WILL be a community venture.” The new owner is Tom Kassab. Tom has roots in Michigan, Florida,
South Carolina and right here in the mountains of Deep Gap, North Carolina...a businessman by trade, he has manufactured restaurant equipment and
furniture as well as a being military contractor to the United States Government. The staff includes: Ken Jermon, Manager and Executive Chef, is passionate about performing his magic in the kitchen. Born in Queens, NY and
raised in Connecticut, a transplant to Greenville, South Carolina, Ken has
owned his own restaurant and is honored to be part of this great endeavor.
Teal Triplett, Customer Service Associate, is the Granddaughter of Herb and
Mary Miller, Connie Watson, Customer Service Associate is a neighbor and
local artist. Lauren Kassab (Tom’s daughter) and Katya Butte, Customer Service Associates will be helping out during summer vacation.
Back in the early 90’s, while visiting his cabin in the area, Tom visited the store
and became friends with Herb and Mary Miller, children of the original owner.
His first visit to Todd’s Country Store...glass gas pumps, an old wood bench
full of stories no doubt and then a peek in the window revealed a wooden heaven, practically untouched. Love at first site for sure! “When I found out the
store had closed, my heart dropped and I felt compelled to take on bringing
her back to life.”
The new Buffalo Mercantile Company and Café will be a true historic destination in the northeast portion of Caldwell County.
Words and photographs will not do justice to this old store, you just need to
plan a visit to take in all of the rich history it has to offer. I can promise you will feel right at home and
will not want to leave!
“Mr. Todd would have been proud to see the re-birth of his baby! I'm happy to announce that the store/
cafe is alive and well... and is ready to celebrate its reopening on Saturday, May 23rd. Please come join
us for live blue grass music, great food and wonderful friends. The celebration begins 12 noon until
4pm. We hope to see you there!” Tom Kassab
www.buffalomercantilecompany.com
www.facebook.com/buffalomercantileco
Visit www.caldwelljournal.com for more photographs and a link to some very special videos
that tell the great history of Todd’s Country Store.
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Dr. Herb Says….Stay healthy with nature
Herbs H to Z
Horehound (Mar r ubium vulgar e) Expector ant; used for r espir ator y congestion.
Horseradish (Cochlear ia ar mor acia) Stimulant; for flu, fever s, sinus and r espir ator y congestion. Sialagogue; carminative; mild laxative; diuretic.
Horsetail (Equisetum spp.) (P/C) High in silica and calcium, str engthens hair , skin and nails. Styptic; diuretic. Helps correct bedwetting in children.
Hyssop (Gr atiola officinalis) Anti-spasmodic; nervine; expectorant; diaphoretic; sedative, carminative. For
chronic congestion.
Inmortal Rt. (Ascleplus asper ula) Br onchial dilator ; stimulates lymph dr ainage fr om the lungs. Used for
asthma, pleurisy, bronchitis, and lung infections. Diaphoretic, laxative, mild cardiac tonic.
Juniper Berry (J uniper us spp.) (P/C) Ur inar y tr act antiseptic, used for cystitis, ur ethr itis. Should not be
used in kidney inflammation or chronic kidney weakness.
Jamaican Dogwood (Piscidia er ythr ina) Sedative; anodyne; smooth muscle antispasmodic. For insomnia,
neuralgia, menstrual cramping. Relieves coughing, reduces fevers.
Licorice Rt. (Glycyr r hiza glabr a) (P/C) Specific for adr enal gland insufficiency; demulcent; expector ant
for coughs and respiratory congestion; anti-inflammatory; laxative.
Lobelia (Lobelia inflate) Respir ator y stimulant; anti-asthmatic; antiemetic (small dose) emetic (large dose);
used for bronchitis and bronchitic asthma, whooping cough, muscular cramping and pain.
Lomatium Rt. (Lomatium diessectum) Antivir al; immune stimulant; for colds, flu, vir al sor e thr oats, r espiratory infections and congestion. Caution: Lg. doses may produce a rash.
Ma Huang (Ephedr a spp.) Vasodilator ; antispasmodic; hyper tensive; cir culator y stimulant; used for asthma, bronchitis, whooping cough, hayfever, opens air passages.
Marsh Mallow Rt. (Althaea officinalis) Soothing demulcent, used for gastrointestinal inflammation; expectorant in respiratory congestion and bronchitis. Used externally as a poultice for mastitis and skin ulcers.
Milk Thistle Seed (Silybum mar ianum) Power ful liver detoxifier , antidote for Amanita mushr oom poisoning. Increases secretion and flow of bile. Galactagogue.
Motherwort (Leonur us car diac) (P/C) Sedative, useful in tr ansition labor . Eases false labor pains. Emmenagogue; antispasmodic; cardiac tonic; reduces tension and anxiety.
Mullen Lf. (Ver bascum Thapsus) Expector ant; demulcent; r educes r espir ator y inflammation. Flower s
steeped in olive oil used as an earache remedy.
Myrrh Gum (Commiphor a myr r ha) Antisepctic; anti-microbial;astringent. Used for mouth ulcers, sore throat,
gingivitis, pyorrhea, sinusitis and pharyngitis. Used externally on cuts and abrasions, forms natural bandaid.
Nettle Lf. (Ur tica diocia) Nutr itive her b, specific for childhood and ner vous eczema. Rich inir on, silica and
potassium. For anemia. Diuretic; galactagogue; anti-histamine, for hayfever and allergies.
Continued on page 10...
Sun 7 to 6
M-T 7 to 6
Natural Food Store
(828) 322-5316 www.naturalfoodstorenc.com
1920 Highway 70 Southwest Hickory, North Carolina 28602
Fri 7 to 5
Sat closed
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Dr. Herb Says….stay healthy with nature
Herbs H to Z
Oat Seed (Avena sativa) Antispasmodic; soother s and suppor ts ner vous system; for depr ession, insomnia,
hysteria, irritation, anxiety. Helpful in breaking addictions Oat straw promotes healthy skin.
Oregon Grape Rt. (Ber ber is spp.) Liver and blood cleanser ; cholagogue; anti-bacterial. Stimulates digestion
and absorption. Used for sluggish liver, hangovers, acne, eczema.
Osha’ Rt. (Ligusticum por ter fi) (P/C) Str ong antivir al, used for her pes, sor e thr oat, colds, flu; br onchial
expectorant; immune stimulating properties.
Passionflower (Passiflor a incar nate) Sedative, hypnotic, antispasmodic, anodyne. Relieves ner ve pain, pr omotes restful sleep. Has been used for seizures and hysteria.
Pau D’Arco (Tabebuia impetiginosa) Blood cleanser anti-fungal; used for candida, lymph congestion, tumors.
Improves gastrointestinal utilization of nutrients.
Peppermint (Mentha piper ita) for upset stomach, hear tbur n, nausea, colds, flu, congestion, ner vous headache and agitation, also diarrhea and flatulence. Adds flavor to other herbs.
Pipsissewa (Chimaphila umbelata) Diur etic, used for chr onic kidney weakness, nephr itis, bladder stones
and rheumatism.
Plaintain (Plantago spp.) Expector ant; astr ingent for coughs, br onichitis, diar r hea, hemor r hoids, bleeding
cystitis, chronic catarrhal problems, external wounds and sores, insect bites, laryngitis, gastritis.
Pleurisy Rt. (Asclepias tuber osa) Respir ator y infections, br onchitits, pleur isy, pneumonia, flu. Reduces
inflammation and encourages expectoration.
Poke Rt. (Phytolacca spp.) (P/C) Emetic, pur gative Cleanses lymph, for tonsillitis, mumps, lar yngitis, swollen glands, mastitis, rheumatism. Caution: Large doses can be toxic.
Potentilla (Potentilla spp.) Astr ingent mouthwash and gar gle for sor e thr oats or gum inflammation. Used
for stomach ulcers, abrasions, sunburn, poison oak, fevers, diarrhea.
Propolis – Antiseptic, antibacterial. Waxy nature makes it useful for coating and isolating areas of throat inflammation to prevent spread of infection.
Red Clover Flwr. (Tr ifolium pr etense) Blood cleanser , nutr itive; used for childhood eczema, psor iasis,
coughs, bronchitis, ulcers, inflammation and infection.
Red Raspberry Lf. (Rhubus idaeus) Pr egnancy her b; nutr itive; r elieves nausea. Uter ine tonic, eases painful menses, checks hemorrhage. Remedy for childhood diarrhea, gargle for sore throat, bleeding gums.
Red Rt. (Ceanothus amer icanus) Lymphatic r emedy. Used for tonsillitis, sor e thr oat, enlar ged lymph
nodes and spleen, fibrous cysts. Mild expectorant, hemostatic.
Reishi Mushroom (Ganoder ma lucidum) Tonic her b, highly valued in the Or iental cultur e as a defense
against stress caused illness. Known as the mushroom of immortality. As an aid to overcome insomnia, reduce
heart troubles, relieve allergies and lengthen life.
Rhubarb Rt. (Rheum Palmatum) (P/C) Stomachic, astr ingent, small doses to r elieve diar r hea, lar ger doses
laxative. Continued on page 11...
Sun 7 to 6
M-T 7 to 6
Natural Food Store
(828) 322-5316 www.naturalfoodstorenc.com
1920 Highway 70 Southwest Hickory, North Carolina 28602
Fri 7 to 5
Sat closed
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Dr. Herb Says….stay healthy with nature
Herbs H to Z
Rosehips (Rosa canina) Nutr ient, mild diur etic and laxative, mild astr ingent. Excellent sour ce of vitamin
C. Used for colds, flu, general debility and exhaustion, constipation.
Rosemary (Rosmar inus officianlis) Cir culator y and ner ve stimulant, used for tension headache associated
with dyspepsia, also depression. Anti-bacterial; antifungal. Externally for muscular pain, neuralgia, and sciatica.
Sarsaparilla Rt. (Smilax or nate) Anti-rheumatic, diuretic, diaphoretic, soothes mucous membranes, possible
progesterone precursor. Blood cleanser, used for psoriasis.
Saw Palmetto (Scr enoa r epens) Tones and str engthens male r epr oductive system, used for pr ostate enlargement and infection; enhances endurance. Female fertility aid; galactagogue.
Shepherd’s purse (C. Bur sa-pastoris) Hemostatic; astringent; helps stop passive uterine or gastrointestinal
bleeding. Diuretic; breaks up urinary stones.
Skullcap (Scutellar is later ifolia) Ner vine; sedative; antispasmodic; used for ner vous tension, hyster ia, epileptic seizures, withdrawal from substance abuse, PMS.
Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva) Nutr ient, r educes inflammation, soothes mucus membr anes, specific for ulcer s.
Spilanthes (Spilanthes oler acea) Anti-fungal, anti-bacterial; used to treat Candida. Anodyne, relieves toothache.
Squawvine (Mitchelia r epens) Uter ine tonic; pr omotes easy labor , eases menstr ual cr amping, mild ner vine,
improves digestion.
Stillingia Rt. (Stillingia sylvatica) Stimulating expector ant for br onchitis; blood cleanser , used for skin disorders. Small dose laxative and diuretic, large dose cathartic and emetic.
St. John’s Wort (Hyper icum per f.) Extr act and oil used exter nally for br uises, str ains, spr ains, contusions,
wounds. Extract used internally as immune system stimulant; for retro-viral infections; expectorant; antibacterial, speeds wound and burn healing; anti-depressant; used to treat bedwetting and children’s nightmares.
Stone Rt. (
Thyme (Thymus vulgar is) Anti-bacterial; anti-fungal; anti-microbial; antispasmodic; expectorant; astringent;
anthelmintic, diaphoretic. Used as throat gargle for laryngitis, tonsillitis, sore throats, coughs. Reduces fevers,
expels worms.
Toadflax (Linar ia vulgar is) Liver cleanser ; stimulates bile pr oduction; used in hepatitis, jaundice, sluggish
liver. Potent – best used in small amount in formulas.
Usnea Lichen (Usnea spp.) Str ong antibiotic; antivir al; antifungal; for inter nal infections, str ep, staph,
trichomonas, etc, infected wounds. Also used pneumonia, TB and Lupus.
Uva Ursi (Ar costaphylos uva-ursi) Urinary antiseptic; anti-microbial; for cystitis, urethritis, prostatis, nephritis.
Antilithic, used for kidney and bladder stones.
Valerian Rt. (Valer iana officinalis) Power ful ner vine, used for tension, anxiety, insomnia, emotional str ess,
intestinal colic, menstrual cramps, migraine headache and rheumatic pain. Continued on page 12...
Sun 7 to 6
M-T 7 to 6
Natural Food Store
(828) 322-5316 www.naturalfoodstorenc.com
1920 Highway 70 Southwest Hickory, North Carolina 28602
Fri 7 to 5
Sat closed
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Dr. Herb Says….stay healthy with nature
Herbs H to Z
Wahoo Bk. (Euonymus atr opur pur eus) Pr imar y liver decongestant, bile stimulant; used for jaundice, gall
bladder pain and inflammation, constipation.
White Oak Bark (Quer cus alba) Astr ingent, used for diar r hea, hemor r hage, leucor r hea, bleeding or ulcer ated gums. Topically for sores, hemorrhoids. Strengthens capillaries.
White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Astr ingent, contains salicin, r educes inflammation. Used for headache,
neuralgia, fevers, hay fever, arthritis and rheumatism.
Wild Cherry Bark (Pr unus vir g.) Expector ant, antitussive, astr ingent, sedative, digestive bitter . Used for
irritating coughs, bronchitis and asthma.
Wild Indigo Rt. (Baptisia tinctor ia) Lymph cleanser ; for focused local infection such as sor e thr oat, lar yngitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, gingivitis, mouth ulcers and pyorrhea. Also inflamed lymph nodes, cancer. Best used
in small amounts in formulas. Caution: Large doses may be toxic.
Wild Lettuce (Lactuca spp.) Sedative; muscle r elaxant, calms r estlessness and anxiety, subdues ir r itating
coughs.
Wild Yam Rt. (Dioscor ea spp.) Antispasmodic; car minative; anti-inflammatory; hepatic; cholagogue; diaphoretic. Used for intestinal colic, diverticulitis, painful menses, ovarian and uterine pain, rheumatoid arthritis, flatulence.
Wormwood (P/C) (Ar temisia absinthium) Br ings down fever s, will inhibit r oundwor m and pinwor m infestation when used consistently for a week or two. Stimulates sweating in dry fevers. Aids uterine circulation.
Yarrow Dock Rt. (Rumer cr ispus) Blood cleanser , used for anemia, hepatitis, chr onic skin disor der s. Mild
laxative, aids fat digestion.
Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis calif.) Soothing to mucous membr anes, used for diar r hea, dysenter y, malar ial
fevers, gonorrhea, catarrh, digestive weakness.
Yerba Santa (Er iodycton spp.) Expector ant; br onchial dilator ; mild decongestant, for chest colds, asthma,
hay fever, bronchitis.
Yucca Rt. (Yucca spp.) Anti-inflammatory, used for arthritic pain, rheumatism, gout, asthma, urethral and prostate inflammation.
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Spring Has Sprung
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Cabbage
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PC Paramedix of Granite Falls Earns Esteemed
2014 Angie’s List Super Service Award
Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service…
PC Paramedix has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an
exemplary year of service provided to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review
site in 2014 “It really makes us proud to be chosen by our customers for this outstanding achievement.
To us nothing is more important than excellent customer service and support. When it comes to professional and personal care we excel where the big box stores can’t. Here’s to another outstanding year!”
said PC Paramedix Founder Edward Sheaffer.
“Less than 5 percent of the Computer Technology companies in Western North Carolina have performed so consistently well enough to earn our Super Service Award,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie
Hicks. “It’s a really high standard.” Angie’s List Super Service Award 2014 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, which include an “A” rating in overall grade, recent grade, and review period grade;
the company must be in good standing with Angie’s List, pass a background check and abide by Angie’s
List operational guidelines. Service company ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List. Companies are
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Angie’s List helps facilitate happy transactions between nearly 3 million consumers nationwide and its
collection of highly-rated service providers in 720 categories of service, ranging from home improvement to health care. Built on a foundation of authentic reviews of local service, Angie’s List connects
consumers directly to its online marketplace of services from member-reviewed providers, and offers
unique tools and support designed to improve the local service experience for both consumers and service professionals.
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Happy Valley School seeks assistance in revitalizing
their historic school stage
By Happy Valley School...Happy Valley School, located just north of Lenoir, is a small K-8 school with a
population of approximately 300 students. Despite the increasing emphasis on standardized testing,
the arts have continued to be an integral component of education for these often financially challenged
students. Although the community has always recognized the importance of art, decades of poor funding has left the stage nearly inoperative for close to 30 years.
Last year, a group of impassioned teachers, students and community activists had a vision to restore
and revitalize our stage. For the first time in decades, our little school held a Christmas Musical on that
stage. Utilizing our entire student population, the performance featured our 5th grade students as the
actors and included Kindergarten through 4th grade students as extras and singers. The stage sets were
also designed and constructed by our middle school students.
The performance was unequivocally deemed a rousing success by the community; however the production was in fact hindered by technical difficulties resulting from antiquated sound and lighting equipment and broken stage gear. Our dream is to completely revitalize our stage and create a theater program at Happy Valley that engages the student body and helps inspire a renewed sense of pride into this
hard working Appalachian community. In order to do this, we are in desperate need of a few critical
items:
1) A modern sound system with wireless, hands-free and boom microphones.
2) A new stage curtain with functional hardware.
3) Acoustical boards to facilitate the proper distribution of sound throughout the theatrical space.
4) A Spotlight and stage lighting.
5) The removal and disposal or donation of old bleachers on the stage.
6) A balcony constructed to allow our stage to accommodate the entire student body.
Our objective is to use our stage every year for a variety of purposes including school wide musical and
dramatic performances, band and chorus concerts, the Annual Cultural Arts Fair, elementary reader’s
theater, talent shows, community music performances, educational presentations, and graduation ceremonies.
It is our hope that the
sharing of our story will
bring community support
for our students and our
rising theater program.
Our students, faculty,
staff, and the entire community will benefit from
the impact of this revitalization.
Please consider helping
Happy Valley School by
making a donation to their
GoFundMe
fundraising
campaign at:
www.gofundme.com/
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Thursday, May 14, 2015
CCC&TI celebrates 2015 graduates
By CCC&TI...Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute honored 629 graduates from its College Transfer, Health Sciences and Technical programs in ceremonies held Friday, May 8 at the J.E.
Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir.
CCC&TI Board of Trustees Chair Larry Taylor opened the ceremony by welcoming special guests and
congratulating the Class of 2015.
“As a community, we are so proud of your accomplishments and dedication,” Taylor said. “Regardless
of the path that brought you here, you have completed a tremendous task.”
The Class of 2015, Taylor noted, included:
 629 total graduates
 319 first-generation college
students
 graduates ranging in age
from 16 to 67, with the average age being 29
 14 Dream Scholars
 50 TRIO Student Support
Services students
Ann Smith of the CCC&TI
Board of Trustees presented
this year’s Trustees’ Student
Awards of Merit to Travis Huffman, an Associate in Arts student, and Trisha Stimpson, a
Biomedical Equipment Technology major. The awards are selected based on faculty nominations for outstanding academic achievement, extracurricular activities and community service.
Presented by Vice President of Curriculum and Adult Education Margaret Hampson, the Dr. Donald
Lackey Award for Excellence in Teaching was awarded to Caleb Marsh, a mathematics instructor on the
Watauga Campus. The award honors a faculty member who characterizes personal dedication, concern
for student welfare and academic excellence.
In his charge, CCC&TI President Dr. Kenneth A. Boham congratulated the graduates, and thanked the
college’s faculty and staff for their hard work.
“Savor the feeling tonight,” Boham said. “It does truly show that you have been successful and accomplished a goal. But also remember that tonight is a celebration. It’s not an ending.”
He also acknowledged CCC&TI’s founding president, Dr. H. Edwin Beam, who passed away earlier this
year. Boham said that Beam had addressed the Class of 2014 as part of last year’s graduation, and assured the Class of 2015 that Beam was present for their ceremony as well.
“We experienced a great loss this year with the passing of Dr. Beam, but I know that he is here with us
tonight and smiling down upon us,” Boham said.
Boham finished the ceremony by conferring to graduates all the rights and privileges of their respective
degrees and having them turn their tassels signifying their status as graduates. “Job well done,” said
Boham, “and, we wish you Godspeed.” Photo by CCC&TI.
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Foothills Community Workshop
Open House Set
Foothills Community Workshop will be having
an Open House on Friday, May 22 from 5pm
9pm and Saturday, May 23, from 10am to
6pm. FCW is a Hackerspace or Makerspace in
Granite Falls with shops, labs, materials and expertise to help with designing and building projects. Capabilities include machining, woodworking, electronics, 3d printing, and laser cutting. There is also a model railroad, Ham radio
station, science lab, prop/costume shop and
classroom. The open house is free and open to
the public.
Visit www.foothillscommunityworkshop.org or
call 828-351-4225 for directions.
FCW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Happy Valley School annual
Art Show & Spring Concert set
Happy Valley will hold our annual Art Show/
Spring Concert on Thursday, May 21st.
The art show will open at 5:30. Music will begin at
6:15.
We will have performances by our middle school
chorus, 6th grade band, 7/8 band and members of
the HVS JAM program.
We will also have a special collaboration
piece. While our chorus sings, we will have a student dancing, and piece of art taking shape. Every
student in our school, grades K-8, had a special
part in creating the artwork!
Please feel free to come out and enjoy a night of art
and music!
New Life Baptist Church w ill h ave Lighthouse Gospel Music Association artist, Dennis
Cook, performing on Saturday, May 16 at 6pm.
Admission is free but a love offering will be taken.
The church is located at 2111 Walt Arney Rd, Lenoir. Everyone is invited for good music and fellowship.
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Terry’s Insurance
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Installation
Call Carolyn Whisnant 828-381-9597
Or drop by anytime! 23-1 Falls Avenue, Granite Falls, NC
Trends Hair Salon
Trends Hair Salon would like to thank all of our loyal, wonderful, customers for 16 years of great
business! We strive on running our business with excellent services and great customer service.
Our main goal is that each customer leaves happy and looking great! We hope to see each one
of you soon and always welcome new clients! All of our stylist offer excellent work including:
Vibrant Grey Coverage Colors
Various Foiling Techniques
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And Much More!!
Call or Walk-in for a new look! We can’t wait to see you!
Open Tuesday thru Saturday
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23-2 Falls Avenue, Granite Falls, NC
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Local Students Selected By
Blue Ridge Electric to Attend
Washington Youth Tour
By Blue Ridge Electric...Four local high school juniors have been selected by Blue Ridge Electric
Membership Corporation to represent the cooperative on the upcoming Electric Cooperative Youth
Tour 2015 — a leadership, travel and educational
opportunity in Washington, D.C.
Electric cooperatives across the nation are celebrating the 51st year of helping young men and
women learn about American government, U.S.
history and the cooperative business model. Students are also offered opportunities to earn college
scholarships of up to $6,500.
Four students from among a field of approximately
twenty candidates across Blue Ridge Electric’s service area were selected for the honor. Winners
were selected based on their application and a
three- to five-minute speech on how to best communicate to members.
Youth Tourists from Blue Ridge Electric are:
These students will join approximately 50 other
North Carolina cooperative-sponsored students in
June to begin their six-day, all-expense-paid trip.
Since its beginning in the 1950s, the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour has assisted more than 40,000
students in learning about electric cooperatives,
American history and the United States government. For some student winners, the tour has been
their first opportunity to visit Washington, D.C.
The tour seeks to make students more aware of the
role of cooperatives and encourage participation in
leadership and speaking opportunities. As part of
the tour, students will visit the U.S. Capitol, meet
government officials and learn about how the federal government functions.
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The Good Word
from the Bible
...a weekly
Inspirational Message
for today’s life-styles...
Revelation 3:16 “Because thou art lukewarm
and neither cold nor hot; I will spew thee out
of my mouth.”
We cannot be half the Lord’s and half the
worlds. We are not God’s people unless we
are His people whole-heartedly. We are to
love the Lord with all the heart, with all the
soul, with all the mind, and with all our
strength. We cannot be double-minded. We
cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup
of devils. We cannot be partakers of the
Lord’s table, and of the table of devils. It
must be all the way for God. No person can
serve two masters; for either he will hate the
one, and love the other; or else he will hold to
the one and despise the other. We cannot
serve God and mammon. If you love your
sweetheart, you do not want your sweetheart
to be lukewarm between you and another
sweetheart. With God, we are to be either for
God or for the enemy. No person can occupy
a neutral position. A person who does not
give himself wholly to God is under the control of another power, listening to another
voice. Half-and-half service for God and His
enemy will get a person spewed out.
By Dr. Herb Cole
Of The Natural Food Store
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Obituaries
George Edward Potter
George Potter, age 69, of Granite Falls, went home
to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 10,
2015, at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was
born November 25, 1945, son of the late George
and Catherine Potter.
Mr. Potter is a retired US Air Force Major serving
for 22 years in Libya, Germany and throughout the
United States.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death
by two step-sons, Scott Suttlemyre and Mark Suttlemyre; two brothers, James and Alfred Potter.
Mr. Potter is survived by his loving wife, Alice Potter of the home; two sons, Timothy Potter and wife
Stacie of VA, Christopher Potter and wife Dana of
KY; two daughters, Katie Thiery of FL and Robin
Holland and husband Richard of Hickory; one sister Rebecca Blanchard of OH; twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Dudley Shoals
Baptist Church on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, from
2:00 to 3:00 PM. A Celebration of Life Service will
follow at 3:00 PM with Rev. Gordon West officiating. Military honors to follow by active duty military personnel from Pope Air Force Base.
Memorials may be made to Dudley Shoals Baptist
Church Chapel Fund, 1882 Dudley Shoals Road,
Granite Falls, NC 28630.
Mackie Funeral Home is serving the family.
You may view the obituary online at
www.mackiefh.com.
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Open Monday - Friday - 7:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.
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Thursday, May 14, 2015
New business in Lenoir to manufacture multi-discipline
performance bikes
The name of this new business is Grava Bikes and it is located in downtown Lenoir. They are on the
cutting edge of a new discipline of performance bicycles called “Gravel Grinders.”
The owners are cyclists at heart and have great passion for their sport. They ride on the gravel roads of
Caldwell County out of pure enjoyment and to ensure their products are tried and true, and recently
they hosted the “The Bootlegger 100
Proof,” a 100 mile ride mostly on the dirt
roads in Caldwell County. “We rode
smoothly and steadily, separating into little groups of like-minded riders, enjoying
the route, the scenery and the company of
others. A rest stop at Ole Betsey’s Country
Store in Mortimer was the first regroup
point. After we refilled water bottles, and
adjusted gear and clothing, the 100 mile
participants headed off down Brown
Mountain Beach Road and the 60 mile
participants continued on NC 90 heading
to climb back up and over Globe Mountain
Road.” A challenging ride to say the least…
Grava Bikes is very interested in the local
history and charm of the back roads here
in Caldwell County and has adopted a historical theme to building bikes. Their first
two bikes had names such as, The Revenuer and The Maple Sally. The Revenuer is their steel frame and it is hand built in the US. Grava has
launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign to help finance the first production run of The Revenuer. The Maple Sally is Grava’s carbon fiber frameset and is currently being redesigned and updated.
Grava anticipates having the first prototype in their hands in mid-May. Grava also has additional model
designs that they are working on.
What is a Gravel Grinder? “Challenging terrain, stunning scenery,
solitude and a sense of satisfying, shared exhaustion are what gravel riding is all about.” Road and cyclocross bikes have been adapted
to become “gravel grinders” for quite some time. These purpose
built bikes are being designed to take abuse, and lots of it, while
still being fast and efficient. Similar to a road bike to the untrained
eye, they usually feature disc brakes for better braking in wet, dirty
conditions, stout frames that won’t concede strength to weight, a
more upright and slack geometry with a longer wheelbase for increased stability, and enough frame clearance for wider tires that
improve off-road traction.
What is Cyclocross? It is a very specific type of bike racing. For the
most part, the course is off-road but sometimes include portions of
pavement. You can expect to encounter grass, dirt, mud, gravel,
sand, and a whole slew of other assortments and combinations.
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New business in Lenoir to manufacture multi-discipline
performance bikes Continued from page 22…
The mission of Grava Bikes is to build drop bar bikes capable of performing at the highest level in road racing, gravel/
dirt road events (commonly known as gravel grinders), and
in cyclocross. Grava intends to eliminate the need for a specific bike for each discipline. All of the Grava bikes include
front and rear disc brakes, a feature that is just now starting
to catch on in the road bike market currently dominated by
large name brands. Grava’s steel bike is one of the first performance oriented steel bikes in this market segment to
have front and rear thru axles. Grava is updating their carbon frameset to have front and rear thru axles as well. These
design features will be standard across the line from this
point forward. Grava is also dedicated to utilizing components that are locally manufactured in nature
with two such components coming from Asheville and South Carolina.
Grava Bikes intends to create the one bike that will shine in all three disciplines of drop bar riding. “The
Grava lineup threads the needle of creating a high performance road bike that is perfectly at home on
gravel-grinder and Roubaix-style courses, hours on hard tarmac, and handles the fast-paced twists and
turns of cyclocross racing with aplomb.”
Multiple bikes for multiple disciplines are a thing of the past. Grava bikes are built for whatever road
you choose to take.
You can see more of the Grava story at:
www.gravabike.com and www.facebook.com/gravabike
Visit their Kickstarter campaign page at:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/152174400/the-revenuer?ref=video
Faster Commute For Caldwell County Workers
Improved Intersection to Reduce Backups at Nuway Circle in Lenoir
By the NCDOT...A highway project planned for Lenoir will help people get home faster at the end of their workday. The North Carolina Department of Transportation will
extend the left turn lane, and add a right turn lane to Nuway Circle at U.S. 321.
Two large employers, Blue Ridge EMC and Greer Laboratories, are located on Nuway
Circle, along with other businesses. The new road configuration will help prevent
delays and backups, particularly during shift changes.
The Board of Transportation approved spending $149,000 for the improved intersection Thursday at its monthly meeting in Raleigh.
“We’re pleased to improve traffic flow for these industries and their employees,” said James Palermo,
Division 11 board member. “We appreciate our partnership and collaboration with the City of Lenoir,
and look forward to getting this project complete.”
NCDOT can now begin surveying and designing the project. Construction could begin as early as late
Fall, and should take about three months.
The Caldwell Journal weekly paper is always available online to read!!!
Go to www.caldwelljournal.com and click on “Paper Online”
Thursday, May 14, 2015
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