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83-year-old Granite Falls woman victim of assault and larceny of motor vehicle

GRANITE FALLS, NC (May 29, 2018)…The Granite Falls Police Department is investigating an Assault and Larceny of Motor Vehicle at the Granite Falls Recreation Center that occurred on Monday, May 28th around 10:08am. Erika McLean, 83 years old, of Granite Falls came to the Recreation Center to walk. When she returned to her vehicle a male subject took her keys from her hand and pushed her to the ground. After pushing her to the ground, the male stole her vehicle. Mrs. McLean sustained some injuries from the fall and was treated at the scene by Caldwell County EMS.

We have reviewed the video footage and the attached video and photo are the best views of the incident and of the car. The stolen car is a white in color 2008 Hyundai Accent displaying NC Registration Plate DJP-7514. The male subject that stole the vehicle is described by a witness as being a white male with brown hair, brown scraggly beard, and “messed up” teeth.

Anyone who has information about this incident should contact Captain Branham at (828) 396-3358 or [email protected]. If you see the stolen vehicle please call the local authorities and do not try to approach this individual.

If you would like to remain anonymous, you can call Lenoir/Caldwell Crime Stoppers at (828) 758-8300 and do not give your name.

Lenoir receives $300K EPA grant, NC Opportunity Zones

LENOIR, NC (May 29, 2018)…The City of Lenoir recently received a $300,000 Brownfields grant and multiple NC Opportunity Zone designations, both of which could help promote redevelopment and eco-nomic growth in the city.

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $300,000 Brownfields grant to Lenoir in April. Brownfields grant funds will be used to conduct environmental site assessments, and possibly fund cleanup of abandoned industrial sites in the City.

Brownfields site assessments are required before developers can apply for Brownfields Agreements. Brownfields Agreements remove environmental liability from owners and developers who are trying to redevelop, and re-purpose abandoned properties. Continued on page 2…

Minimize the risk of moving scams...page 3

Kids Gear Up for Life’s Big Game at Bethlehem Baptist’s 2018 VBS!...page 8

Movies with Mike...page 10

U.S. Forest Service Announces Ginseng Permit Lottery for 2018….page 16

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The grants funds become available October 1 this year. The City and its consultant have tentatively identified a number of properties that could benefit and will engage property owners later this year. There will also be a community outreach session to present the program and solicit community in-volvement.

This is the third time the City has applied for Brownfields grants. Councilman Ben Willis said he appreciated the hard work of City staff and sees the grants as a positive step for economic develop-ment.

“I would like to thank the efforts of Radford Thom-as, Greg Icenhour, and the Brownfield Committee for all of the hard work it took to pull this off,” Wil-lis said. “The group has worked over the course of six years to get to this point, so it is great to see our persistence pay off. This is a big hurdle that the city has finally cleared. Completing these assessments will help transform industrial sites that were once a liability into assets.”

The City also received the NC Opportunity Zone designation for three Census tracts in the City - Census Tract 301, which includes historic Down-town Lenoir; Census Tract 303, which includes the southwestern part of the City; and Census Tract 311, which includes a small section in the northern area of town.

The Opportunity Zone concept was created in the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1) passed by Congress last year. The legislation creates a tax benefit for qualified investors who wish to re-invest realized capital gains into Opportunity Zones, avoiding standard capital gain tax obliga-tions.

The Brownfields grant, and NC Opportunity Zone designations are two more tools local officials and private investors can use to make possible project reality.

“EPA’s Brownfields Program expands the ability of communities to recycle vacant and abandoned properties for new, productive reuses, using exist-ing infrastructure" said EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. "These grants leverage other public and pri-vate investments and improve local economies through property cleanup and redevelopment.”

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Minimize the risk of moving scams

RALEIGH, NC (May 23, 2018)…May is a month of moves – people moving into and out of college dorms or moving homes as the school year ends. But some movers take advantage of people looking for low-priced, fast-moving assistance, and scam them out of their money or even their possessions. To help your move go as smoothly as possible this summer, do your research before you hire a mover.

For in-state moves, the North Carolina Utilities Commission has a list of legal, certified movers. Hiring a mover who’s not on this list can increase your risk of moving delays, damaged/lost posses-sions, and higher charges that appear at the last minute. Shop around using the list before you se-lect a mover, so you can get the best possible rate.

Before you sign your contract, be sure to make an inventory of all your possessions and take pictures so you can document if any damage occurred dur-ing the move. Most importantly, remember to ask for a bill of lading. This is a written contract that sets forth the terms and conditions of your move, and every mover is required to provide one. Read your copy carefully so you’re aware of what you’re paying for and keep a copy on hand until the move is successfully completed.

If you have issues with your in-state move, you can file a complaint with the North Carolina Utilities Commission’s Transportation Rates Division at 919-733-7766 or call our office at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM.

Bible Reading in 90 Days

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When: June 6 at 6 p.m.

Details: Receive weekly motivational and account-ability support. Register by emailing [email protected]

Cost: $25 Donation

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Lemony Chicken and Spinach Soup

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

5 garlic cloves, minced 3 medium carrots, finely chopped

1 large leek, finely chopped 10 cups unsalted chicken stock

2/3 cup dry jasmine rice 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 large lemons)

2 large eggs 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill

4 cups cups loosely packed spinach, stems removed 1 rotisserie chicken, meat picked and shredded into

bite-size pieces (about 14 ounces) 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Cracked black pepper, for serving (optional)

Instructions Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add garlic, carrots, and leek to pan; cook, stirring fre-quently, for about 10 minutes or until vegetables are soft and aromatic. Add chicken stock to vegetables and increase heat to medium-high; bring to a boil. Add rice and reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stir-ring occasionally, until rice is nearly done, about 20 minutes. Whisk together lemon juice and eggs in medium bowl. Slowly pour 1 cup of hot broth into egg mixture, whisking constantly, then pour egg mix-ture back into pan, stirring. Add dill, spinach, chick-en, and salt; allow spinach to wilt and soup to heat back up, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with black pep-per, if desired. Serve.


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Newcomers and Catawba Co. Historical Association to Host

Historian on Notable Women of North Carolina, on June 13

HICKORY, NC (May 29, 2018)…Randell Jones, an engaging storyteller and historian, will entertain the audience with tales of notable North Carolina women on Wednesday, June 13. His fascinating presentation will take place at the historic 1924 former Catawba Co. Courthouse (now the home of the Catawba County Museum of History), located at 30 North College St. in Newton.

Jones' talk starts at 10:30 a.m. and is sponsored by Newcomers of Catawba Valley and the Historical Association of Catawba Valley. Dr. Amber Clawson Albert, Executive Director of the historical associa-tion, will introduce Jones. The public is invited and welcome to attend.

Jones will give a light-hearted look at notable - as well as infamous - women in North Carolina histo-ry. "We have a woman disguised as a Civil War soldier, a couple of famous pirates, a daredevil aer-onaut, an internationally famous sharpshooter, and a first lady who "really, really, really" liked be-ing married to the governor," he said.

Randell Jones is an award-winning author, editor and storyteller, who is an expert on North Carolina regional history and culture, and is a Roads Schol-ar with the North Carolina Humanities Council. He is also a business consultant.

His talk is made possible by a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprof-it and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Newcomers of Catawba Valley is primarily a social organization that enables new and long-time resi-dents of the region to meet, make friends and par-ticipate in a variety of activities, including support of area charities and service programs. The club is made up of men and women and does not limit how long a member may belong. General meetings are usually held at the Hickory Regional Airport at 10:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of every month. For more information, visit www.newcomersofcv.com.

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Virtual Dementia Tour®: An Experience that Can

Change Your Outlook

HUDSON, NC (May 29, 2018)…“I had no idea.” “Everyone on the planet needs to experience this!” “You are an active learner…you walk in the shoes of someone with dementia.” “My mom struggled with dementia for 12 years, but it wasn’t until I ex-perienced the Virtual Dementia Tour® that I truly understood what her world was like.”

These are just some of the quotes we’ve heard about the Virtual Dementia Tour® (VDT), the original, ground-breaking, evidence-based, and scientifically proven method of building a greater understanding of dementia. The truth is that when dementia strikes, it strikes the whole community, not just the individual. Thanks to the VDT, health care professionals, family caregivers, business leaders, consumer advocates, first responders and educators are experiencing for themselves the physical and mental challenges facing people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

The VDT uses patented sensory tools and instruc-tion based on research conducted by P.K. Beville, MS, a specialist in geriatrics and the founder of Second Wind Dreams®. During a VDT experience, trained facilitators guide participants outfitted with patented devices that alter their senses while they try to complete common everyday tasks. The VDT enables caregivers to experience for them-selves the physical and mental challenges those with dementia face and use the experience to pro-vide better person-centered care.

“The solution to Alzheimer’s disease today and in the foreseeable future is in developing a better and more personal understanding of the day-to-day challenges facing those with the disease,” says Beville. “The VDT program is the tool that makes that understanding possible.”

Caldwell Hospice recognized the need and created its dementia care program in 2011 to better serve patients with dementia and their families. “Dementia affects an increasing number of Cald-well Hospice patients and their families, not to mention others in our community,” says Martha Livingston, CSW, Director of Support Services for Caldwell Hospice, and one of only four VDT Certi-fied Trainers in North Carolina and 67 in the world. Continued on page 7...


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“It is important that we educate and encourage caregivers, families, and friends so they don’t give up in frustration and desperation.”

Caldwell Hospice is excited to offer the following Virtual Dementia Tour® opportunities to our com-munity:

• Thursday, June 7, 2018, from 5 to 7 p.m.

• Tuesday, August 28, 2018, from 9 to 11 a.m.

• Wednesday, October 10, 2018, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Each event will be held at Caldwell Hospice’s McCreary Family Professional Center, 526 Pine Mountain Road, Hudson, NC.

Participants are led through the 45-minute experi-ence in 10-minute intervals and only need to be present for their appointment time. Appointments are required, and space is limited. To reserve your space or learn more about the Virtual Dementia Tour®, please call 828.754.0101 or email [email protected].

Bethel Colony Women's Campus Update: Praise the Lord He provided a plumber who has some of the water issues addressed in the commer-cial dining hall. We are working daily on the cab-ins. Right now we are reaching out for help to get some things we need to make this possible. The cabin where the new assistant will be residing is in need of a range and refrigerator to make it com-plete. We also are doing an inventory to see what we will still need to open. Please pray for a golf cart or some type of transportation so we can get the ladies from the rooms to the main building. We still need volunteers as we are preparing a place for a clothing storage area. As always, monetary as well as material donations are greatly appreciated. Contact Donna at [email protected] or 828-308-3031 with any questions. God Bless!!!

Mulvale Baptist Church, in Collettsville, NC is currently seeking a part-time summer youth minis-ter for 2018. If interested, please email [email protected] for more information.


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Kids Gear Up for Life’s Big Game at Bethlehem Baptist’s 2018 VBS!

BETHLEHEM, NC (May 29, 2018)…This summer, Bethlehem Baptist Church invites your kids, age 4 to grade 12, to grab their megaphones, lace up their cleats, and tune up their instruments. As they fill up the offensive line, sideline, drum line, your players, cheerleaders, and band members will real-ize God has given them His ultimate playbook. He wants them to join His team, train hard, celebrate salvation, and encourage one another.

“Get in the spirit with Game On VBS!” says Dr. Wayne Caviness, pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church. “Please join us June 17 through 21, from 6:30 to 8pm for Vacation Bible School We are looking forward to a great week!”

Register your child for VBS online at www.bethlehembc.org or call 828.495.7250.

Getting into the building may look a little confus-ing due to construction, but just follow the signs to park behind the building. Entrances from the park-ing area are to the far left and far right. Guest park-ing is available near the building, and greeters will welcome you just inside the door.

For more information about Bethlehem Baptist Church, call 828.495.7250, visit www.bethlehembc.org, or like them on Facebook.

Hudson Lions Club Strawberry Sale

The Hudson Lions Club will be selling strawberries at the following locations and times.

Tuesday’s at Hudson Methodist Church

Thursday’s at Hudson Methodist Church

Friday’s at AJ’s Steakhouse (Lenoir)

Each day from 8:30am to approx. 3:30pm

Granite Falls Lions Club Strawberry Sale

The Granite Falls Lions Club is selling strawberries at Pinewood Plaza behind the car wash on Wednesday’s and Friday’s from 9 to 5. They should have strawberries for several weeks.


“Movies with Mike”

Online Materials Anticipation is Making Me Wait... It's Keeping Me Waiting! by Mike Holsclaw (May 24th, 2018)

This week, I settled on"Carnival of Souls" as the second film in my Halloween Double Feature (I know it’s only May, but I so look for-ward to this event that I start planning for it months in advance and, by this point, I begin feeling antsy if I haven't decided what I'm going to show). Since film number one is going to be "Nosferatu", I original-ly considered the 1958 Hammer Studios classic "Horror of Dracula" as film number two but something kept feeling a little bit... off.

(My friend Shawn made what I still feel is a brilliant suggestion: pair-ing "Nosferatu" with "Shadow of the Vampire", a fictional re-telling of the making of "Nosferatu" where Max Schreck turns out to be a real vampire, but, unfortunately, "Shadow" isn't licensed for me to show.)

Upon reflection, it occurred to me that my reluctance to show "Horror" was largely a matter of context; when Hammer released "Horror of Dracula" in 1958, it was an electric shock to the sensibili-ties of horror movie fans of the time because of its (literal) splashes of

blood and its more overt hints of sexuality but, by the standards of 2018, it seems kind of staid. "Nosferatu", by contrast, even though it was made in 1922, still feels as much like a radical departure from cinematic business as usual as the day it was made. Its German Expressionist vision is just as stark and surprising as it ever was and, when you look at it side by side with "Horror of Dracula", the innate cultural conservatism of the English film stands out more than any of its other qualities. The more I thought about it, the more I felt that showing it after "Nosferatu" would prove disappointing, even anti-climactic.

So, I thought, what would be an appropriate companion piece to a film as distinctive as "Nosferatu"? Perhaps a more contemporary film that, in its own way, was just as groundbreaking. Also, to keep up the feeling of parallelism, a film which, despite its ultimate impact, may have been briefly lost or mis-placed (just as "Nosferatu", despite its monumental place in film history, came within a hair’s breadth of being completely destroyed). Suddenly, it struck me like a blue thunderbolt: it had to be "Carnival of Souls.”

Because "Nosferatu" occupies such an unassailable position as a cinematic masterpiece today, it’s easy to forget that it didn't immediately garner such accolades when it was first released. In Germany, it's home country, reactions were mixed, and audiences didn't flock to see it in large numbers. Then of course, before it could build much of a reputation or before word of mouth could build, the studio that produced the film was hit with the famous lawsuit from the estate of Bram Stoker over copyright in-fringement and all prints were immediately withdrawn from theaters. After that, it was the lone surviv-ing print that had been out of the country when the axe had fallen that continued to attract audiences around the world. Because of this scarcity, it took over a decade for cinephiles to realize what an amaz-ing work of art the film was and the rest, of course, is history.

The history of "Carnival of Souls" had followed a similar course; when it had been released in 1962, its distribution company, Herts-Lion, was such a ramshackle, fly-by-night operation that it hardly knew what a gem it was that it was presenting and, as a result, it bungled the film's exposure. The movie was sent out as part of a double feature with a ludicrous Lon Chaney Jr., vehicle called "The Devil's Messen-ger" and, for the most part, they wound up being shown in drive-ins instead of proper movie houses. Even so, the film made money but when Herk Harvey and John Clifford, the film's director and screen-writer respectively, tried to claim their share of the profits, they discovered the distributor had folded and its president had fled the country. Continued on page 11...


Online Materials Anticipation is Making Me Wait... It's Keeping Me Waiting! by Mike Holsclaw (May 24th, 2018) Continued from page 10...

After that, "Carnival of Souls" essentially disappeared from theaters and from public consciousness as well. In a few years, though, after it went into public domain, it began showing up on late night televi-sion as a horror movie staple. Over time, it gained a tremendous cult following and finally, in 1989, it was restored and received a massive roll-out as a midnight movie in theaters all around the country. Finally, the film's makers and its leading lady, Candace Hilligoss, were receiving the (belated) acclaim they should have gotten when the film was new. At last, the movie was being seen as the classic it truly was.

The more I considered the similarities between the two films, the more excited I became. I began to re-search both of them in more detail and, at this point, I can hardly wait to share the things I've learned with the audience at my Double Feature. Like the old Carly Simon song says, "anticipation is making me wait, its keeping me waiting". I just don't know if I can hold out for five months or not! (Of course, this blog post was written explicitly just to throw off some of that excess excitement...)

Usually, I'm a little more secretive about what I'm going to show but this time I'd like to make other people start looking forward to this as much as I do. Of course, I realize that in today's world of non-existent attention spans, where something that happened in yesterday's news cycle is already ancient history, the chances that what I will be showing in October will be remembered for more than a week are incredibly miniscule but still, ultimately its hope that keeps all of us going, so, keep your fingers crossed and pray for me!

Learn more about classic films and enjoy the magic of movies at Movies with Mike. Held the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:00pm downstairs at the Lenoir Library. This program is free and popcorn is provided! For more information, please call 828-728-4207. Caldwell County Public Li-brary website: http://ccpl.libguides.com/main Bethlehem Baptist Church will host a trip to The Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky, Octo-ber 22 through 26. Anyone in the community is welcome to join this adventure. The group will also visit the Creation Museum, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, and the Newport Aquari-um. Cost for the trip is $520 per person based on double occupancy and includes admission to the above four attractions, transportation, 4 nights lodging, and 8 meals. $75 is due upon signing, with the final payment due August 15. For more information visit www.GroupTrips.com/BBCTaylorsville or visit www.bethlehembc.org or call 828.495.7250.

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State of Origin Festival Expands Reach, Stays True

to Locally Sourced Ingredients

MORGANTON, NC (May 29, 2018)…The State of Origin Beer Festival expands its reach this year while remaining true to its “drink local” philosophy.

The fifth annual event, which takes place Sat-urday, June 9, in downtown Morganton, will showcase craft breweries from across the na-tion that specialize in brewing with local ingre-dients. In past years, the focus was on North Carolina breweries that sourced ingredients locally.

“We started off inviting North Carolina brew-eries, then all the beers brought to the festival needed to be made with North Carolina ingre-dients,” says festival organizer Brit Josa, “but over the years the festival evolved to inviting breweries from other states. Now we are fo-cused on breweries that brew with local ingre-dients on a daily basis.”

This year’s festival sports a lineup of 31 brew-eries representing 14 states. The list includes breweries from such locales as Portland, Maine; Austin, Texas; Denver, Colo.; and Gil-bert, Ariz. North Carolina remains well-represented with 14 breweries, including host brewery, Fonta Flora of Morganton, and its neighbor down the street, Catawba Brewing Co.

“It is important for us to raise awareness about using local ingredients,” Josa says. “What may grow locally here doesn’t grow in other areas of the country, so it brings something unique to the table to have breweries bring in these dif-ferent ingredients from different states.”

Another change this year is the timing of the festival. It has been moved from a midday time slot to a late afternoon/early evening time slot to avoid the warmest part of the day and allow people to have dinner via the festival’s five food trucks. Continued on page 13...


State of Origin Festival Expands Reach, Stays True to Locally Sourced Ingredients

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The new hours are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. “All food vendors that come to State of Origin have to adhere to our principles as well by providing food that is sourced from local ingredients,” says Josa.

The festival will also include music from Momma Molasses of Johnson City, Tenn., SOLIS of Charlotte, and headliner Niecy Blues of Columbia, S.C. Several participating breweries have won medals at the Great American Beer Festival, including host brewery Fonta Flora.

The following breweries are scheduled to attend: Allagash Brewing Co., Portland, Maine; American Sol-era, Tulsa, Okla.; Appalachian Mountain Brewery, Boone, N.C., Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co., Gil-bert, Ariz.; Birds Fly South Ale Project, Greenville, S.C.; Black Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales, Den-ver, Colo.; Burial Beer Co., Asheville, N.C.; Carolina Bauernhaus Ales, Anderson, S.C.; Casey Brewing & Blending, Glenwood Springs, Colo.; Catawba Brewing Co., Morganton, N.C.; Creature Comforts Brew-ing Co., Athens, Ga.; Fonta Flora Brewery, Morganton, N.C.; Free Range Brewing, Charlotte, N.C.; Full-steam Brewery, Durham, N.C.; Harvest Roots Ferments, Mentone, Ala.; Haw River Farmhouse Ales, Saxapahaw, N.C.; Homeplace Beer Co., Burnsville, N.C.; J Wakefield Brewing, Miami, Fla.; Jester King, Brewery, Austin, Texas; Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, Dexter, Mich.; Legion Brewing Company, Char-lotte, N.C.; Lenny Boy Brewing Co., Charlotte, N.C.; Little Fish Brewing Co., Athens, Ohio; Newgrass Brewing Co., Shelby, N.C.; Oxbow Brewery, New Castle, Maine; Plan Bee Farm Brewery, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; Salud Cerveceria, Charlotte, N.C.; Scratch Brewing Company, Ava, Illinois; Steel String Brewery, Carrboro, N.C.; TRVE Brewing Company, Denver, Colo.; Wooden Robot Brewery, Charlotte, N.C. and Zebulon Artisan Ales, Weaverville, N.C.

“One nice thing about attending this festival is people can definitely expect to try some unique beers that are made in smaller batches and not widely available to the public,” Josa says.

State of Origin Beer Festival tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the gates. Designated driver tickets are available at the festival for $20. For event details, visit www.FontaFlora.com. To purchase tickets online, go to: https://fontaflora.com/event/state-of-origin-2018/ Harris Chapel Summer Day Camp is enrolling children from K5 through 5th grade. Children have fun swimming, skating, and going on field trips. The camp will begin on June 11 and finish on August 17 with a week off for July 4th. If you are interested in a fun filled summer for your child, please call 728-3721.


SCCM Received 8,734 Pounds Of Food From The Granite Falls Post Office

GRANITE FALLS, NC (May 26, 2018)…Below is an thank you letter from the SCCM Director concern-ing the recent post office food drive.

Dear Granite Falls Postal Carriers and Citizens of Granite Falls:

On behalf of South Caldwell Christian Ministries, I want to thank you all so very much for the hard work of the carriers, and the great, generous people of our community. YOU made this a wonderful year for SCCM. Again, thank you for your diligent work and willingness to give to the hungry of southern Cald-well County. SCCM received 8,734 pounds of food from the Granite Falls Post Office and due to a mix up, we received zero pounds from the Hudson carriers. Granite Falls Post Office weighed in with the second highest year in its collections history. We feel blessed that we were able to receive the food this year. As many of you know, SCCM serves everyone with a Hudson zip code as well as Granite Falls and Rhodhiss.

I just want to make sure you all know how much this means to not only SCCM but the people in the community that are hungry. You are appreciated!

Sincerely, Deborah L Thomas, Director

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CCC&TI Announces Open Houses on Campuses in Hudson, Boone

HUDSON, NC (May 24, 2018)…Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will host Open

Houses this summer from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 21 on the Caldwell Campus in Hudson

and Tuesday, June 26 on the Watauga Campus in Boone.

Prospective students and their families will have the opportunity to: meet faculty, tour the campus,

learn about academic programs, explore Financial Aid and scholarship options, and register for classes.

There will be free food and prizes while supplies last.

Rising high school juniors and seniors, including home school and private school students, can also

learn about free college credits through the Career and College Promise program, which offers pathways

in business, engineering, math, social sciences, health sciences and more.

For more information about the Open House event or how to apply or register for classes at CCC&TI,

contact Student Services at 828-726-2200 on the Caldwell Campus and 828-297-2185 on the Watauga

Campus.

Granite Falls Hardware Customer Appreciation Day ***Great Deals, Vendors & More***

Friday, June 8th

Spring Is Here!

Stop by and see us for:

Tomato & Pepper Plants

Squash & Cucumbers Plants

Assorted Flowers & A Great Selection of Seeds

Fertilizer, Lime, Grass Seed and Much More

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U.S. Forest Service Announces Ginseng Permit Lottery for 2018

ASHEVILLE, NC (May 29, 2018)…The Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests announced today that this year's ginseng harvest permits will be determined again by lottery with an application period from June 4 to July 20.

A permit is required to collect wild ginseng in the two nation-al forests during the designated harvest season. Those seeking a permit must call or visit a ranger district office and submit their name and address for the lottery between June 4 and July 20. Requests by email will not be accepted. Written noti-fication will be mailed to successful applicants selected by lottery before August 17. District offices will start issuing per-mits to selected applicants August 27 with an effective date of September 1.

Wild ginseng plants on the national forest are sustainably managed by the U.S. Forest Service to meet the needs of present and future generations. In 2013, due to concern over reductions in wild ginseng numbers, the Forest Service implemented changes to wild ginseng harvests on the Nantahala and Pis-gah National Forests to conserve wild ginseng populations. These policies remain in place including:

• The number of permits issued is limited to 136 annual permits, a 75 percent reduction from historical permit issuances.

• Permits are issued through a lottery system (selected randomly) by each district office. Individuals may submit their names at more than one district office.

• A permit allows a person to harvest 1-3 wet pounds (at $40 per pound) of wild ginseng in the ranger district where the permit is issued.

• The permitted harvest season is 2 weeks. Harvesting will be allowed September 1 through September 15, 2018.

• Each District Ranger may further limit ginseng harvests to certain areas of the national forest to allow the plants to regenerate or to protect designated wilderness and other natural areas. Harvest area de-scriptions and maps will be provided to permit recipients.

• Harvest is prohibited in designated wilderness and other natural areas set aside for research purposes, such as Walker Cove and Black Mountain.

In addition to reducing the legal harvest of wild ginseng, the Forest Service has increased law enforce-ment efforts to reduce poaching. Removing a wild ginseng plant or its parts from national forests with-out a permit or outside of the legal harvest season is considered theft of public property. Penalties for plant poaching may include a fine up to $5,000 or 6-month sentence in federal prison, or both.

Ginseng root has been favored as a tonic primarily in East Asia for the past two-and-a-half centuries. In North Carolina, ginseng is more common in the mountains, very infrequent in the piedmont, and very rare in the coastal plain.

Ranger District contact information may be found at the National Forests in North Carolina website, www.fs.usda.gov/main/nfsnc/about-forest/districts.

For more information about harvesting ginseng in Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests, see https://go.usa.gov/xQdwt.

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