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Thursday, May 21, 2015
Sawmills Town Administrator Seth Eckard to
become the next town manager of Valdese
Valdese Hires Next Town Manager
May 18, 2015 {Story submitted}...Hiring a town manager is something that doesn’t happen often for
the Valdese Town Council. In fact, it has been 35 years since the last manager was hired. Current Town
Manager Jeff Morse announced his retirement after serving in the post since 1980. Over the last few
months the Mayor and Town Council embarked on an extensive hiring process to select the best candidate to serve as Town Manager.
The Town is pleased to announce that Seth Eckard will serve as the next town manager, effective July 1,
2015. Eckard was selected from a list of 43 applicants from across the region, state and country. Applicants from as far as New York, Florida and Kansas applied for the position, but in the end, the Council
chose Eckard due to a combination of his education, experience, and community engagement.
Eckard has served as the Town Administrator for the Town of Sawmills in Caldwell County since January 2011 where he supervised 14 employees and a $3 million budget. Eckard is a graduate of Appalachian State University with a B.S. in Political Science and a Masters of Public Administration. He also graduated from the Municipal Administration Course and Public Executive Leadership Academy at the UNC
School of Government.
Mayor Chip Black said about Seth’s selection, “Our Council had a clear vision of the characteristics they
wanted in our new Town Manager, and they were unanimous in their decision that Seth Eckard met
their criteria. I’m delighted with the Council’s choice, and I think Seth has the right combination of education, experience, and youthful enthusiasm that will serve the citizens of Valdese for many years.”
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Caldwell County EMS & Frye Regional Medical Center
stage STEMI Drill
By Mark Jackson {Caldwell Journal}...When you
are having a heart attack, every minute that passes
can result in greater damage to your heart. Recognizing that you are having a problem and seeking
help is the real key to saving your life. The importance of calling 9-1-1 for emergency first responders to provide on-the-spot assistance and getting the victim to a hospital is crucial.
Caldwell County Emergency Services Deputy Chief
Trevor Key contacted me about observing or even
participating in a STEMI Drill. On the morning of
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Caldwell County EMS,
Frye Regional Medical Center and the Caldwell
Journal participated in a live STEMI Drill. I really had no idea what to expect since I have never been
treated by EMS and have never (fortunately) taken a ride in an ambulance to the hospital. In photo:
Paramedics Tara Swanson and Doug Davis with me on stretcher. Story continued on page 4...
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Sawmills Town Administrator
Seth Eckard to become the next
town manager of Valdese
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Seth Eckard said, “It is an honor to be selected to
serve as the next Town Manager of Valdese. I have
been thoroughly impressed with the professionalism of the Town’s staff and the leadership of the
Town Council. Jeff Morse has left a legacy of wellrun government that I hope to build upon. I look
forward to working with the staff and the community in order to make the Town of Valdese the very
best it can be.”
A few highlights of Eckard’s career include:
 Increased financial reserves for Sawmills of
15%.
 Supervised the construction of the Sawmills
Veterans Park that encompasses 88 acres of
lakeside property, two baseball fields, soccer
field, disc golf course and a playground.
 Increased recycling participation rates in
Sawmills from 41% of residents to 73%.
 Partnership with area farmers to create the
Sawmills Farmers’ Market.
 Oversight of a $1 million grant to extend sewer
service to 70 low to moderate income homes.
 Development several community events and
festivals in Sawmills and a 2-year strategic
plan.
 Seth’s infrastructure experience also includes
development of a 5-year water and wastewater
capital improvement plan and a 5-year capital
improvement plan for Sawmills’ 27 miles of
town maintained streets.
 Seth also completed internships in Lenoir, Valdese, and North Wilkesboro.
 Seth is committed to community service as
demonstrated that through service as the President of the Granite Falls Rotary Club, Board of
Directors for the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce, Sustainable Foothills, Caldwell Education Foundation and other community organizations.
 Seth was named in 2012 as one of the top 20
persons under 40 in Caldwell County.
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Sawmills Town Administrator
Seth Eckard to become the next
town manager of Valdese
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Seth also belongs to the International City/
County Management Association, NC City/
County Managers’ Association, and the ASU
Local Government Alumni Association.
The Western Piedmont Council of Governments
(WPCOG) assisted the Town with the search process. The WPCOG is regional planning and economic development agency that is owned by the 28
local governments in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell
and Catawba Counties.
“Congratulations to Seth on his new position as town
manager of Valdese. We will surely miss him but are
very glad to see him take on this new chapter in his career. The Town of Valdese and Burke County are going
to be in very capable hands.” Seth told me that this is
one of the highlights in his professional career. Mark
Jackson {Caldwell Journal}
The 5th Annual James M. Smith Memorial Golf
Tourney is now history and several players expressed their desire to save them a place for next
year’s event. Winners: closest to hole on par 3s:
Jason Duckworth, Terry Dula, Dustin Howell and
Tony Lee Holland. Longest drive of the day was
awarded to Earl Laws. Winning teams: 3rd place
Joe Norman team at minus 13. 2nd winner’s: Jason Duckworth team at minus 15 and first place
was the Tony Holland team at 17 under. Congratulations to all winners and the big winner is the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 6.
Proceeds will help fulfill their obligation to helping
all needy veterans and families. The DAV also provides, at no cost, free transportation to veterans
with medical appointments at area VA Hospitals.
To qualify, the veteran must have other than dishonorable discharge, certifiable appointment at
Asheville (Oteen) Durham, Salisbury or WinstonSalem and request transportation at least 2 days in
advance of the appointment by calling Bill Smith,
coordinator, at 828-729-0890. Thanks to the golfers, hole sponsors, donors and volunteers for a
great tourney. Also appreciation to the Coves Golf
Course for allowing the DAV to use their facility for
the 5th Annual James M. Smith Memorial Golf
Tourney. Submitted by DAV Chapter 6 Commander Larry Hill.
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Sun 1pm to 5pm
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Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
8 ounces softened unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups craisins (sweetened dried cranberries)
2 cups old fashioned whole grained oats
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
12 ounces white chips
Directions
Cream the butter and sugar together in a mixing
bowl. Beat the eggs into the creamed mixture one
at a time, and then beat in the vanilla. Combine
the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda
and beat these dry ingredients into the creamed
mixture. Fold in the craisins, oats, and orange
peel, then stir in the white chips. Place rounded
tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on baking sheet covered with parchment paper, and bake in an oven
preheated to 375 degrees F until the cookies are
lightly browned (10-12 minutes). Cool and serve.
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Thursday, May 21, 2015
Caldwell County EMS & Frye Regional Medical Center stage STEMI Drill
Continued from page 1…
I, of course, have seen Caldwell County EMS in action and have always been impressed by their attention to detail, dedication and professionalism. I met Caldwell County EMS Paramedic Josh Potter and
Frye Regional Medical Center RACE Coordinator April Traxler in the
parking lot of Frankie’s Pizza in Granite Falls where they proceeded
to brief me on the details of the STEMI Drill. Again, I didn’t know
what to expect but they did a great job of preparing me for the drill.
The plan was that Potter and Traxler would pull behind Frankie’s Pizza, out of sight and place a call to 9-1-1 to alert them that there was a
male subject sitting in the parking lot complaining of nausea and feeling weak. I was told to tell the paramedics that I was feeling sick and
that I started to have pains in my chest. At this point I was feeling a
little anxious sitting there in the parking lot waiting for the ambulance to arrive. It suddenly appeared and the paramedics immediately jumped into action introducing
themselves and asking about my symptoms. I explained how I was feeling and that I started to have
chest pains. They never missed a beat and were like a well-oiled machine taking care of me physically.
They quickly put me at ease and I could tell my anxious feelings were decreasing. I didn’t even mind
that they shaved my chest to be able to set up an EKG. As a standard course of action, they also set up
an Automated External Defibrillator by placing the pads on each
side of my chest. Before I knew it, I was loaded into the ambulance and was rushed to Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory.
While in transit to the hospital, the paramedics monitored my
vital signs and made me feel comfortable. Interestingly, upon
arrival at the hospital, they by-passed the emergency room and
took me directly to the Heart Cath Lab where a team and a doctor
were waiting and ready for action. This was very impressive, as
well as comforting. The doctor and his team immediately took
over from the paramedics…just like a baton being passed at a
track meet. The team began a flurry of activity. The doctor proceeded to ask me how I was feeling as well as a few other questions and just moments later he told his
team that “this is a code blue.” The doctor’s team then knew something was up…that this was a drill. I
later learned that the team in the Heart Cath Lab is always prepared to be ready before a patient’s arrival and are on call. Being “on call” means as soon as a call is made from a paramedic to the hospital, the
Heart Cath Lab team will make their way to the hospital and be ready to treat the patient. I had a strong
sense that the hospital staff is passionate about what they do and ready to serve at a moment’s notice.
So, What is a STEMI? STEMI is an acronym meaning "ST segment elevation myocardial infarction," which is a type of heart attack. This is determined by an electrocardiogram (ECG) test.
Myocardial infarctions (heart attacks) occur when a coronary artery suddenly becomes at least partially blocked by a blood clot, causing at least some of the heart muscle being supplied by that artery
to become infarcted (that is, to die).
Heart attacks are divided into two types, according to their severity. A STEMI is the more severe type.
In a STEMI, the coronary artery is completely blocked off by the blood clot, and as a result virtually
all the heart muscle being supplied by the affected artery starts to die.
This more severe type of heart attack is usually recognized by characteristic changes it produces on
the ECG. One of those ECG changes is a characteristic elevation in what is called the "ST segment."
The elevated ST segment indicates that a relatively large amount of heart muscle damage is occurring
(because the coronary artery is totally occluded), and is what gives this type of heart attack its name.
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Caldwell County EMS & Frye Regional Medical Center stage STEMI Drill
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An emergency situation can be very stressful. Caldwell
County EMS and Frye Regional Center work together as a
team to respond quickly in emergency situations every day.
Most work long hours to do what they do best....save lives.
Caldwell County EMS actually brings the Emergency Room
to the person and stabilizes them before transport leading to
an increased survival rate. In this situation, an early EKG is
crucial and it can actually change enroute to the hospital.
Every 15 minutes is critical in dealing with heart patients.
I would like to personally thank Trevor Key (Caldwell County EMS Deputy Chief), Josh Potter (Caldwell County EMS
Sergeant), April Traxler (Frye Regional Medical Center
RACE Coordinator), Tara Swanson (Paramedic/FTO), Doug Davis (Paramedic) and Lee Bowles
(Paramedic Intern) for their dedication and service to our community as well as all of Caldwell County
EMS and Caldwell County First Responders.
I am thankful my situation was only a drill. However, there was stress involved for me and my
“concerned wife.” Heart attacks affect not only the
patient, but the family as well. My wife and I experienced this firsthand and have compassion on
people that deal with “the real thing.” Our minds
were put at ease with the medical response and
treatment we received during this drill. We can
truly say, “we are in good hands.”
In photos on page 4: Sergeant Josh Potter preparing Mark Jackson for drill (top photo). From left
to right-Lee Bowles, Josh Potter, Mark Jackson,
Tara Swanson, Doug Davis and April Traxler
(bottom photo).
Caldwell County EMS Milestones…Cardiac Arrest Saves more than
Double in Caldwell County
By Caldwell County EMS...With this week being EMS Week 2015, each day
we will be highlighting a few milestones made by our staff over the last year.
We will begin with what may be the most impressive:
Cardiac Arrest Saves more than Double in Caldwell County
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death among adults over
the age of 40 in the United States and other countries. In the U.S. alone, approximately 326,200 people of all ages experience EMS-assessed out-ofhospital non-traumatic SCA… each year and nine out of 10 victims die. In
fact, the number of people who die each year from SCA is roughly equivalent
to the number who die from Alzheimers disease, assault with firearms,
breast cancer, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, diabetes, HIV, house fires,
motor vehicle accidents, prostate cancer and suicides combined.
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Swingin’ Under the Stars returns to
The Sails on the Square
By the City of Hickory...The eighth an nu al
Swingin’ Under the Stars event, featuring the Hickory Jazz Orchestra (HJO), returns to The Sails on
the Square in Downtown Hickory on Sunday, May
24, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Presented by the City of Hickory, and hosted the
Hickory Music Factory, this community, swing
dance event is free and open to the public and will
feature big band arrangements of jazz standards
from the great American songbook.
Swingin Under the Stars along with the Hickory
Jazz Orchestra was formed in 2008 thanks to funding by the United Arts Council of Catawba County,
and the help of Hickory Downtown Development
Association. In 2009, Swingin’ Under the Stars
was awarded the “Best Outdoor Event for North
Carolina” by the NC Department of Commerce
Main Street Center. This annual cultural event
continues to grow and attracts thousands of patrons each year and is a perfect tie into the City’s
“Life. Well Crafted” brand.
This year, Hal Rowe from WHKY 1290 AM’s First
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10-Point Grading Scale Approved For Fall 2015
By Caldwell County Schools...At the Board of Education meeting held on Monday, May 11, Board members unanimously approved a 10-Point grading scale for students in grades 3-12 effective this fall, when
students will be evaluated on ten points versus the previous 7-point scale.
The changes, as reflected in School Board Policy 3400 Evaluation of Student Progress, were proposed at
the April Board meeting and placed on 30-day comment period for the public to provide input. No comments were received, and the Board approved the changes to Policy 3400 shown below:
The following grading scale shall be used for required and elective courses in grades 3 through 12:
a. A – 93 to 100 90 to 100 percent
b. B – 85 to 92 80 to 89 percent
c. C – 77 to 84 70 to 79 percent
d. D – 70 to 76 60 to 69 percent
e. F – 69 59 percent and below
6. Progress in reading, language arts, math, social studies, and science will use the A through F 10 point
grading scale (section 5) for grades 3 through 8.
7. Progress in other curriculum areas such as physical education, world language, music, visual arts, and
vocational education for grades 6 through 8 can be graded using the A through F 10 point grading scale
(section 5) or the achievement levels specified in section 9.
This fall all North Carolina high school students – grades 9-12 – will receive letter grades on a 10-point
scale. The State Board of Education decided to move forward with the 10-point grading scale for all high
school students, rather than a phased-in approach that had been approved earlier.
Those advocating for this change in state policy noted that North Carolina school districts differed in
their grading scales and that students would benefit from having a standard 10-point scale. Supporters
claimed that the transition to a 10-point scale would help students who move from one district to another and would put North Carolina students in a more competitive position as they apply for admission to
out-of-state colleges and universities.
Local districts had the option of including more grades than high school on the 10-point grading scale.
The Caldwell County Board of Education expanded the scale to include grades 3-12, which addressed
concerns that educators, parents and students expressed about equity of grading scales.
In addition to the grade scale change, new standards for quality points also take effect in the 2015-16
school year. After a study directed by the NC General Assembly and subsequent actions by the UNC
Board of Governors and the State Board of Community Colleges, the new quality point standards will be
implemented in the fall of 2015-16 for all ninth graders and all students entering high school after that
year. This change does not affect students who will be in grades 10, 11 or 12 in 2015-16.
The new quality points standard will provide an additional .5 quality point to Honors courses and 1.0
quality point to Advanced Placement (AP)/International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, community college
courses, or four-year university or college courses taken in high school, thus eliminating any discrepancies between AP/IB and community college or college/university courses. The new scale provides the
same additional quality point to all college-level coursework.
For example, an A in an AP course would receive a weighted 5.0 grade for that particular course and an
A in an Honors course would receive a weighted 4.5 grade. The grading scale will be consistent across
the state and the NC Board of Education intends to enable students to better compete for admission to
colleges and universities across the country.
Under the new scale, grades and grade point average calculations will be applied as follows:
A: 90-100
= 4.0
B: 80-89
= 3.0
C: 70-79
= 2.0
D: 60-69
= 1.0
F: < 59
= 0.0
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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.
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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
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(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...
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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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Caldwell County Schools race ahead in NC Gravity Games
By Caldwell County Schools...Caldwell Career Center Middle College, Collettsville School and William
Lenoir Middle School sped past the competition at the North Carolina Gravity Games during chilly temperatures that only punctuated the enthusiasm of 65 teams in downtown Lenoir at the annual competition co-hosted by Google and Appalachian State University.
The event is held to excite students in areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM),
which draws entries from across the state. Soapbox cars competed in two different categories: Kits-Only
Division and Engineered Division, all vying for the need to speed downhill. The soapbox cars are motorless vehicles capable of racing downhill, using just gravity and potential mechanical energy as the only
propulsion mechanisms.
The Caldwell Career Center Middle College Team #61 won first place in the Engineered Division and
William Lenoir Middle School Team #54 placed third in this division. The Collettsville School Team #16
placed third in the Kits-Only Division.
“The Gravity Games was a great activity for young people to participate in a hands-on event that got them excited about science, technology and engineering,” said Enoch Moeller, Google’s operations
manager at the data center in Lenoir. “The students who participated in the soapbox races are our future engineers and scientists,
and we hope that they will have more opportunities to inspire their
peers and this community with the incredible abilities we saw on
display.”
Google and Appalachian are planning another soapbox race scheduled for spring 2016. Photo provided by Caldwell County Schools.
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Highway Patrol Urges Motorists to Use Caution during the
Memorial Day Holiday
By the N.C. Department of Public Safety...Th e State Highw ay Patrol is rem inding m otor ists to be careful as they enjoy the Memorial Day weekend. The holiday officially kicks off the summer
vacation season in North Carolina. Last year, the Highway Patrol investigated 264 fatal collisions and
over 9,169 injury collisions during the summer months.
The Memorial Day holiday, which is set aside to honor deceased
men and women from the Armed Forces, is expected to be a
busy one. The holiday weekend officially begins at 6:00 p.m. on
Friday, May 22, and ends at midnight, Monday, May 25. Last
year the Highway Patrol investigated 20 fatal collisions and over
349 injury related collisions during the Memorial Day weekend.
North Carolina is an ideal travel destination, ranking as the
sixth most visited state for domestic travel. Nothing compares
to what North Carolina has to offer – natural scenic beauty, rich
history and culture, vibrant cities, quaint small towns and its
central East Coast location. This means that more people will
be on our highways, increasing the chance of traffic crashes. Trooper will increase patrols on all interstates and major
four-lane highways during the holiday weekend with the hopes
of saving lives.
"As Memorial Day approaches, traffic will increase throughout North Carolina. We want to make sure
everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend," said Colonel Bill Grey, Highway Patrol Commander. "Please fasten your seatbelts, obey the speed limit and don’t drink and drive. The choices you make
can be difference between life and death.”
Troopers will also be joining other law enforcement agencies by participating in the annual “On the
Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink & Drive” and “Click-It or Ticket” programs. The “On the
Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink & Drive” campaign is an aggressive enforcement and public
outreach initiative that will consist of numerous driving while impaired checkpoints near boating recreational venues with the simple goal of preventing injuries and loss of life due to drinking and driving.
“Click-It or Ticket” is designed to prevent crashes and ensure voluntary seatbelt use. Statistics show
that seat belts reduce serious crash-related injuries and deaths by about half.
Citizens may report crashes, impaired drivers, stranded motorists or other highway situations to the
Highway Patrol by dialing * HP (*47) on their cellular telephones. This is a toll free call that connects
the caller to the nearest Highway Patrol communications center.
Friendship Baptist Church in H udson is a growing Southern Baptist Church nestled in the Foothills of Western NC. They are seeking a motivated, energetic individual to fill a part-time Youth Pastor
position. This person would lead the youth in faith based evangelism to empower students, parents and
volunteers in a life changing, growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Interested parties may contact
Michael Hubbard at mhubbard34@gmail.com or the church office at 828-758-5121.
Lower Creek Baptist Church invites you to attend "Ivan Par ker 's Nor th Car olina Ho m ecoming 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, 446-1689 or 446-2375). Tickets can also be purchased at
the door the evening of the concert.
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Deidra Lackey Memorial Park is moving forward in Hickory
Conceptual plans presented and approved at a joint meeting
By the City of Hickory...The Deidr a Lackey M em o r ial P ar k is m o ving for w ar d at the City
of Hickory’s Rotary-Geitner Park.
At the May 12 joint meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Hickory City Council,
they both voted unanimously to approve the conceptual plans that were presented and to move forward.
“We felt it was important to share with both the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council
what the conceptual designs and legal agreements are,” said Mack McLeod, Director of Hickory Parks
and Recreation.
The donation is in honor of Deidra Lackey, Robert Lackey’s late wife. This memorial gift to the City of
Hickory and the community is the single largest donation in the City’s history.
At the 2013 announcement of the park made at the City Council meeting, Mr. Lackey said that Mrs.
Lackey loved kids and ministering to kids, she loved gardening and flowers, and she loved the conservatory at the Biltmore. In thinking of a way to capture Mrs. Lackey’s memory, Mr. Lackey and his family
thought that they could build a park in her memory. From there, Mr. Lackey looked all over the City for
land and found what he said was a “perfect piece of land” in an existing City park to create a memorial
to his wife, but to also create an inspiring place for the entire City to enjoy.
The Lackey family hired TSW Architecture
out of Atlanta to design the park. Tom
Walsh, the designer, shared the conceptual
plans with the Commission and Council.
The project encompasses 18.9 acres of Rotary-Geitner Park for the new Deidra Lackey
Memorial Park.
In the Master Plan, TSW has designed a canoe/kayak launch, a boat dock, a group picnic shelter, children’s playground, a boardwalk along the water, a fishing dock, outdoor restrooms, a Lake House with an amphitheater leading to an event dock, and a
canopy bridge that leads to the Conservatory
with an observational deck. They are designing with the attitude to be “green” wherever
possible. They are interested in allowing the property to be a teaching ground on how ecology works
from the green perspective.
A formal processional leads to the entry of the Lake House. The Lake House is designed to be functional
day or night. There is a 100-seat large meeting room, as well as a smaller, 20-25 seat, meeting room,
office space, restrooms, a back patio area, and a warming area for food. The total space will be able to
hold around 300 people. The Lake House is planned to be where the current building is located at the
Rotary-Geitner Park. Off the back of the Lake House will be an amphitheater leading to an event dock.
This area will be able to seat between 400 and 500 people and can be used for entertainment and
events.
A canopy bridge that is a walking bridge, encompassed in the trees above the park, leads to the Conservatory. An elevator that is located outside the Lake House provides access to the bridge. The Conservatory will have two outdoor spaces, which include an observational deck and patio.
Story continued on page 17...
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Deidra Lackey Memorial Park is
moving forward in Hickory
Story continued from page 16…
The next steps for this project include both parties
agreeing upon the language in the legal agreements
and exhibits, a non-profit conservancy being created and board members appointed to maintain the
Conservatory, engineering documents being submitted for review and approval, and both parties
executing the agreements. From there, the designing and construction can begin, which is tentatively
scheduled to begin this summer. The first phase of
the park should be finished in 2017.
“We have had 18 months of almost weekly conversations with Mr. Lackey,” said Hickory City Manager Mick Berry. Arnita Dula added that this deserves the attention it has been given. “It’s spectacular,” she added. “This project will serve as a model for other projects within the City.” Mr. Lackey
added, “It’s been a lot of learning, in conjunction
with the City. We have become partners. We all got
along really great and have been very diligent in
our hard work.”
“This project comes at a great time,” said Mayor
Rudy Wright, referring to this project coming at
the same time the Bond Referendum is moving
forward within the City of Hickory. “I can’t imagine
a more perfect way to show that the people of
Hickory craft things right,” added Mayor Wright.
“We thank the Lackeys, again, for their dedication
and commitment to Hickory. There aren’t many
City’s that will have something like this.”
Meadowbrook Baptist Church is sponsoring
a fundraiser for Will White, 12 year old son of
Chance and Annarra White of the Oak Hill Community. He is currently at Duke University Medical
Center awaiting a heart transplant. The fundraiser,
A Day in the Park for Will, will take place on June
13 at Veterans Park in Sawmills. It will feature a
softball tournament along with a cornhole tournament, food, fun, and games. Please attend and
show your support for Will and his family. "PRAY
FOR WILL."
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Obituaries
Betty Jean Keller Moffitt
Betty Moffitt, age 78, of Granite Falls passed away
on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Catawba Regional
Hospice after a battle with illness. She was born
February 15, 1937, daughter of the late Dewey and
Artie Keller.
Betty Jean was a former homecoming queen for
Granite Falls High School and built a career spanning more than three decades as a Registered
Nurse working in nurseries from Lakewood, California to Morganton, NC. She was a world traveler,
having visited the Soviet Union, Denmark and
France. She had a profound love of children and
dogs and could always be counted on to put a
paintbrush in the hand of any child and turn them
loose on her driveway, car, or anything else they
wanted to paint. Through a lifetime of hardship she
never lost her ability to laugh, even at herself.
A memorial service is planned for Betty Jean in the
chapel at Mackie Funeral Home in Granite Falls on
Saturday, May 16 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Rudy Hollingsworth officiating.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death
by her loving husband, Billy E. “Gene” Moffitt and
her youngest son Matthew Alexei Moffitt.
Mrs. Moffitt is survived by her son Michael M.
Moffitt and wife Robin K. of Indiana; two granddaughters, Jessie A. and Molly A. Moffitt; two
brothers James “Jimmy” Keller and William
“Dump” Keller and wife Judy; three sisters-in-law,
Sybil Moffitt, Barbara Bliss and Rebecca “Becky”
Harrison; nephews, Jim, Bobby, Dewey, Martin
and Billy Keller, Robert Bliss, Lance Harrington;
nieces Tamara Harrington, Anne, Ana, Kim and
Keyra Keller, Leigh Ann and Julie Bliss.
The family requests that donations be made to
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers or your local Humane Society in lieu of flowers.
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Genesis 1:29 “And God said, Behold, I have
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upon the face of all the earth, and every tree,
which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to
you it shall be for meat.”
When God created Adam and Eve, He told
them what to eat. It was a vegan diet. There
was no death in the Garden of Eden, so they
did not kill an animal and eat it. The original
diet that God gave mankind, a plant based
diet, is the healthiest. The word meat in the
verse means food. It does not mean carcass.
You cannot pick a pork chop off of a tree. The
kidneys of the person who eats flesh work
three times harder than the person who eats
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heart attack is fifty percent. The Vegan lives
an average of fifteen years longer than a flesh
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Obituaries
Duane R. England
Duane England, 64 years old of Lenoir, NC passed
away Saturday, May 16, 2015.
He was born February 10, 1951 in Lebanon, IN son
of the late Wayne and Willadean (Brown) England.
He was a member of the Jamestown Christian
Church.
He married Bok Sun Kim in Jamestown, IN on November 11, 1972. She passed away December 4,
2010.
His brother John W. England passed away July 17,
2013.
Duane worked at Hickory Springs, Hickory, NC.
He was formerly employed for over 25 years at
Midstates Wire in Crawfordsville, IN. He served as
an MP in the US Army in South Korea from March
15, 1971 to October 26, 1972.
He is survived by his God daughter, Tina
(Henderson) Woodrum, nieces Jennifer England
and Linda (Scotty) Dunbar, nephew Joe England,
sister-in-law Dorothy England, several cousins and
friend Venus Ray.
Visitation at Porter Funeral Home, Jamestown, IN,
Thursday, May 21, 2015, 4:00 to 8:00 PM Funeral
services will be Friday, May 22, 2015, at 10:00 AM.
Burial will be at Ladoga IN cemetery with military
rites.
Mackie Funeral Home is serving the family. You may
view the obituary online at www.mackiefh.com
Friendship Baptist Church, 4676 Horseshoe
Bend Rd, Hudson will be sponsoring an indoor
yard sale on Saturday, May 30 from 7am - 12pm
rain or shine. Outdoor spaces are available for
a donation. The youth of the church will also be
having a bake sale. All proceeds from the sales will
be donated to local mission projects. Everyone is
invited. For more information please call the
church office at 728-5121.
New Vision Baptist Fellowship located at
4858 Grace Chapel Road will have a yard sale on
Saturday, May 30 from 6am to 1pm. Free hotdogs
will be served from 10am-12noon.
Poovey's Grove Baptist Church is seeking a
piano player to play on Sundays for morning worship and evening worship services. Compensation
will be provided. Apply at pooveysgrovebaptch@yahoo.com.
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Happy Valley School Band awarded
first independent
Superior Rating in school history
The Happy Valley School Band brings back the tradition of music in the valley by attending the MPA
(Music Performance Adjudication). Under the direction of Erika Greer, the band was awarded the
first
independent
“Superior” rating in the
history of the school.
This was accomplished
in Ms. Greer’s second
year of teaching. On the
evening of Monday, May
11, 2015 Erika Greer
received a certificate at
the Board of Education
meeting in honor of the
Happy Valley School
Band’s Superior rating! Ms. Greer attended South
Caldwell High School and then Gardner-Webb
University prior to coming on board at Happy Valley School. In photo above: Erika Greer.
This accomplishment has not been seen in over 30
years. The Happy Valley School Band (in combination with William Lenoir Middle School), under the
direction of Ed Whitener, attended the MPA in
1981 and 1982 where they received a “Superior”
rating. They also received an “Excellent” award, on
their own in 1983 and 1984 under the direction of
Ed Whitener.
For information about MPA you can go to:
http://www.ncbandmasters.org/sections/
concertbandmpa.html
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