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Popular camp returns with new operators
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Reports show that North Carolina State University shut the camp down in September 2008 due to funding concerns and the site being in disrepair. The university decided to lease the property to members of the Blue Ridge Horseman’s Association, who spent many months upgrading the facilities. Brad Caldwell, BRHA member, said the non-profit organization received numerous requests from children who were sad to the see the camp close, which inspired them to fix it up. He said they fixed up and designed new horse trails, repaired the camp sites and installed new kitchen-equipped pavilions. He also said members have color-coded the various trails and designed a map to assist new riders.
Caldwell said there are hundreds of horse and camping spots — many of which have direct water access for the horses — more than 20 horse trails and three caves. There also are four cabins, showers, a fishing pond and canoes available for group rental.
“This property has a lot of rich history, and we are blessed to have the opportunity to share it with the public,” said Caldwell, who manages the various rides. “We wanted to make the property available for our members, but we also thought this would be a great way to give back to our community. We wanted to provide a place that horse lovers and area organizations would enjoy visiting, and we hope that people will be pleased.”
Although the camp has been open since July 2009, Caldwell said not many people know it is open to the public. He said BRHA is hosting a community event in conjunction with Labor Day to offer individuals, families and groups a sneak peak at all that the Anita-Alta BRHA Youth and Horse Camp has to offer.
Caldwell said the grounds will be open from 7 a.m. Friday through Monday night for people to visit and camp. He said the only costs associated with the weekend is a $3 parking fee per day and any food purchased at the concession stand. He said people can spend the day exploring the sights on their own or participate in any of the organized events.
“When people arrive, we will hand them a schedule of events so they know exactly what is going on at what time,” Caldwell said. “We have plenty of activities planned throughout the weekend, and there also will be plenty of down time for people to relax on their own.”
Caldwell said Friday is mostly a ride on your own kind of day as most of the events are scheduled for Saturday. He said the family day will include organized rides, a trail horse and mule challenge contest, horseshoe tournament, 50/50 duck race and live music by the Harris Brothers. He said the band should get started about 5:30 p.m. or so and continue through the evening. On Sunday, there will be a poker ride, and Monday will be another day for free riding.
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Earl not expected to affect region
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Earl continues its march through the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to close in on the North Carolina coast and Outer Banks late tonight or early Friday. It remains on track to stay offshore, though the coastal area still should receive heavy rainfall and high winds associated with the storm that was listed as a Category 3 Wednesday.
Evacuations from coastal regions, primarily along the Outer Banks, started Wednesday as emergency officials continue to keep a wary eye on the storm’s movement.
“Anything that develops from this system will be mostly an eastern North Carolina event,” said Scott Krentz, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. “It’s going to bring tropical force winds and rain, and maybe even some isolated tornadoes, but as you move toward Raleigh, the effects will taper off.”
That means the piedmont, foothills and mountains of North Carolina should be spared any effects from the tropical system.
“Western North Carolina will not have much of an impact — maybe some breezy conditions Thursday and some non-threatening clouds that could form,” Krentz said.
Otherwise, Caldwell and surrounding areas will be dry, though much cooler for the Labor Day weekend when people get time off from work and school.
Sunny and warm conditions are in the forecast for today and Friday, with high temperatures expected to hover around 93. That changes Saturday, though, when a cold front moving west to east passes through and cools thing down considerably. The front will move through, bringing with it a mass of Canadian air and high pressure that should hang around for awhile, providing very pleasant conditions for any outdoor activities planned for the weekend.
Sun-splashed days are expected to continue Saturday through at least Tuesday with high temperatures falling to the low 80s. Saturday’s high is expected to be 81, with Sunday’s forecast showing a high of 80. It will be in the mid-80s Monday and Tuesday.
Overnight lows during that time period are expected to dip into the 50s, hinting at the arrival of fall in about three weeks.
“It looks like it is going to be nice and feel really good,” Krentz said of the weekend weather outlook. “It should feel really good. There will be lots of sunshine and pleasant temperatures the whole weekend.”
That’s a stark contrast to the scorching heat that most parts of the state has experienced throughout the summer months. Several cities in North Carolina recorded the hottest summer on record. Caldwell County also experienced quite a hot summer, with temperatures exceeding 90 degrees 49 days during June, July and August.
“We’re definitely due for some fall-like weather,” Krentz said. “People definitely will notice a different air mass change this weekend as things cool off.”
Obituaries for Sept. 2, 2010
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Marty Brian Campbell, beloved husband and father, passed away on Aug. 31, 2010. He was born Sept. 23, 1969 in Wilkes County. He was the son of Michael W. Campbell and Lyndall Wood Campbell of China Grove. Marty graduated from South Rowan High School in 1987 and Appalachian State University in 1992 with a degree in health care management. He was a member of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. Marty was also a member of Christ Community Church and actively involved in the choir. He recently went on a mission trip to Alaska through the church.
Marty was extremely passionate about life. He never met a stranger and had a huge heart. He was a loving father, husband, son and brother, and was very involved in his children’s lives. He enjoyed attending his sons’ sporting events and his daughter’s horseback riding lessons. Marty was always willing to pull up his sleeves and lend a helping hand.
He is survived by his wife, Danielle Pilon Campbell; sons, Jackson and Patrick and daughter, Chloe; one sister, Valerie Campbell Stanford and husband, Walter of Kannapolis; father and mother-in-law; Jim and Linda Pilon of Charlotte; sisters-in-law; Jennifer Freimanis (Steve) of Kansas; Madeline Pilon of Charlotte; brothers-in-law, Jeff Pilon (M.C.) of Charlotte; Michael Pilon (Lauren) of Charlotte, and eight nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the family would be greatly appreciated (checks can be made to Jeff Pilon: 1235 E East Boulevard, Box 268 Charlotte, NC 28203). If friends or family have memories or pictures that they would like to share with the family, please feel free to send a letter to the Campbell family.
The Campbell family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday night at Raymer Funeral Home (Huntersville, NC 28078). A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 3, 2010 at Christ Community Church with the Rev. Jack Homesley officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Community Cemetery.
Raymer Funeral Home is serving the family. www.raymerfuneralhome.org.
James Price
James Larry Price, 66, of Highland Avenue, SW, Lenoir, died Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care.
He was born Aug. 11, 1944, in Guilford County to the late Paul Price and Viola Nease Price.
Mr. Price was retired from Berkline-BenchCraft Furniture. He attended UNC-Chapel Hill for three years and transferred to Guilford College in Greensboro where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Lenoir.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Mrs. Gayle C. Price of the home; one son, Thomas James Price of Atlanta, Ga.; one daughter, Mrs. Wendy L. Price Gearhart and husband Shawn of Clearwater, Fla.; two brothers, Gary L. Price of Archdale, N.C., and Paul W. Price of Goldston, N.C.; and one grandchild.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Lenoir conducted by the Rev. Mac Enfinger, the Rev. Jamie Armstrong and the Rev. Marietta Smith.
The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood St., Lenoir, NC 28645.
Online condolences may be left at www.greer-mcelveenfuneralhome.com.
Greer-McElveen Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
PREP ROUNDUP: West Caldwell gets shut out by Freedom
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Putting those opportunities into the back of the net proved to be a frustrating task for the Warriors, who lost 1-0 to the Patriots at Thuss Stadium in Gamewell.
West Caldwell (2-5-0) had 27 shots on goal compared to 15 for Freedom (4-2-0). But it was the Patriots that came away with scoring the match’s lone goal en route to their fourth consecutive win.
“It was a very tough match,” head coach Thomas Clark said after the Warriors lost for the third time in their last four matches. “We had multiple close calls ... but their goalie played tremendous, and we couldn’t find a hole to get it to the back of the net.”
Four shots in particular stood out to Clark — a pair of 25-yarders by Jonathan Nava, the first missed and the second was saved; a Luis Aguero free kick that bounced off the post, and a rebound shot by Axel Guerra that was saved.
Goalkeeper Tony Garcia had two saves for West Caldwell, which opens its Catawba Valley 2A schedule on Wednesday, Sept. 8, at home against South Iredell.
Hibriten 5, Newton-Conover 1
Hibriten’s varsity boys soccer team won its fourth straight match Wednesday night, pounding visiting Newton-Conover 5-1 in a nonconference match.
Cristhian Martinez and Clay Hogan each scored one goal and assisted on a second for the Panthers (5-1-1), who led 3-0 at the half.
Hibriten also got goals from Sean Moretz, Oscar Avila and Christian Vanderford.
Moretz put the Panthers ahead just six minutes into the first half, scoring off a penalty kick. Avila then took a feed from Martinez for a goal 10 minutes later.
Martinez capped Hibriten’s first-half scoring, punching in a goal with three minutes left in the half off an assist from Austin Beard.
Hogan scored his goal 10 minutes into the second half to push the Panthers’ lead to 4-0 before the Red Devils (0-6-0) broke the shutout, with Christian Marinero scoring at the midway point.
But Hibriten extended its lead six minutes later, with Hogan setting up Vanderford’s goal.
Beard had seven saves in goal for the Panthers, who play East Burke at home on Tuesday.
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS
Fred T. Foard 5, Hibriten 4
Hibriten’s girls tennis team saw Fred T. Foard overcome a six-day delay to take a 5-4 victory over the Panthers in a Northwestern 3A-4A match Wednesday afternoon.
Hibriten (0-3, 0-3) was on the verge of its first win of the season, leading 4-2 and ahead in all three doubles matches when the match was called because of darkness on Aug. 26. But when the match resumed, the Tigers rallied to win all three doubles matches and pull away to the win.
Winning in singles for the Panthers were Macy Johnson, Ashton Kirby, Dianna Moore and Brittany Bolger.
JV BOYS SOCCER
Hibriten 1, Newton-Conover 0
Douglas Guerrero scored with less than four minutes remaining to lift Hibriten’s junior varsity boys soccer team to a 1-0 victory over Newton-Conover on Wednesday afternoon.
Austin St. Clair got the shutout in goal for the Panthers (2-1-1).
West Caldwell 3, Freedom 1
Grant Barnette scored two goals as West Caldwell’s junior varsity boys soccer team beat Freedom 3-1 in a nonconference match Wednesday afternoon in Gamewell.
Ivan Rivero added a goal for the Warriors (2-2-1).
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL
East Burke Middle 24, Hudson Middle 6
Hudson Middle’s football team lost a nonconference battle to East Burke Middle 24-6 in its season opener Wednesday afternoon in Icard.
The Hornets (0-1) trailed the Mountaineers (1-0) by 10 points at the half and could not muster enough offense for a comeback, gaining a total of 36 yards after the break.
East Burke took a 16-0 lead with six minutes to play in the first half, on a touchdown pass set up by a blocked punt. Hudson followed with its lone score of the contest, a 41-yard touchdown pass from Brett Macchia to Grayson Morgan with 1:10 to go.
The Mountaineers, who outgained the Hornets 205-146, wrapped up the scoring with a touchdown run in the fourth quarter.
Hudson Middle will be back in action next Tuesday, hosting Gamewell Middle.
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