May 2013 - The Claremont Courier

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CLAREMONT INFORMATION
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Volume 7 Issue 5 – May, 2013
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Distributed Throughout Bandys, Catawba, Catfish,
Claremont, Conover, Denver, Lake Norman, Hickory,
St. Stephens, Long Island, Monbo, Mooresville, Maiden,
Murray’s Mill, Newton, Oxford, Sherrills Ford & Terrell.
Claremont City
Eastern Catawba County continues Park is alive with
to see growth in the business sector the sound of music
GIVING A VOICE TO EASTERN CATAWBA COUNTY AND BEYOND!
Monthly Community Calender
First Sunday – Claremont Youth Council, City Hall
– 3 p.m. First Monday – Claremont City Council,
City Hall – 7 p.m.; Bunker Hill Athletic Boosters,
Bunker Hill High School – 7 p.m.; Bunker Hill Optimist Club, Optimist Club House – 7:45 p.m. Second
Monday – Claremont Planning Board, City Hall – 7
p.m. Third Monday – Bunker Hill Optimist Club,
Club House – 7:45 p.m. Fourth Monday – Claremont Appearance Committee, Claremont Library –
6 p.m.; Claremont Parks & Recreation Committee,
City Hall – 6 p.m. Every Tuesday – Claremont Fire
Department, Claremont Fire Department – 7 p.m.
Fourth Tuesday – Friends of the Library, Claremont
Library – 6 p.m. Third Wednesday – Senior’s Morning Out, First Baptist Church – 8:30 a.m. Every
Thursday – Catawba Valley Rotary Club, Catawba
Country Club, Newton – 7 a.m. First Thursday –
Bunker Hill Band Boosters, Bunker Hill Band Room
– 6:30 p.m. Second Thursday – Claremont Rescue
Squad Business Meeting, Claremont Rescue Squad –
7 p.m. Third Thursday – Claremont Lions Club, St.
Mark’s Lutheran Church – 7 p.m.; Claremont Rescue Squad Continuing Education, Claremont Rescue
Squad – 7 p.m. Every Friday – Ready To Learn, Claremont Library – 11 a.m.; Farmers Market, City Hall
– 3-6 p.m., May-September. Third Saturday – Claremont Optimist Club, Francis Sigman Park – 3 p.m.
Claremont City Hall – 3288 East Main Street –
Phone: 466-7255 – www.cityofclaremont.org
Claremont City Council – Mayor – David Morrow,
Mayor Pro-Tem – Tim Lowrance, Shawn R. Brown,
Dale Setzer, Jr., Nicky E. Setzer & Dale Sherrill
Claremont Planning & Adjustment Board –
Chairman – Robert E. Smith, Vice-Chairman –
Larry C. Pannell, Jeff Barkley, Nick Colson, Ronald
H. Cox, Franklin R. Harris, Rupert Little, Jack B.
Ledford & Tyler Sigmon
Claremont Appearance Committee – Jan Colson,
Carmen Crane, Sue Karen Falls, Glenn Morrison,
Nancy Murray, Jane Robbins, Judy Setzer, Nicky
Setzer & Brenda Stanley
Claremont Parks & Recreation Committee – Shawn
Brown, Christy Bumgarner, Clara Carson, Jason
Chapman, Paul Gaither, Nanci Gregory, Danny Hedrick, Robyn Hovis, Nathan, Lane, Jack Little, Tim
Lowrance, Roger Shook, Lisa Travis & Mary Watts
Claremont City Staff – City Manager – Doug Barrick, City Planner – Laurie LoCicero, Finance Director – Stephanie Corn, Receivables Clerk – Glenda
Yount, Administrative Support Clerk – Mandy Buff,
City Attorney – Robert M. Grant, Jr., Special Events
Coordinators – Henry Helton & Susan Tucker
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Claremont City Park to host a wide
variety of events including fundraisers,
live music, movies, and more.
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
CLAREMONT – Claremont City Park at 3384
East Main Street (next to Claremont Elementary School) in downtown Claremont will be
a hub of activity over the next few months.
Anyone visiting the park in the near future
can expect to see and hear live music, movies, various fundraisers, and more. Claremont
PHOTO BY STAFFMASTERS, INC.
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StaffMasters employees (pictured left to right) Malee Yang, Robyn St.Clair, Nastacia McCorkle, Aelee Yang, April Diehl, April Price Hatley, and Cameron Laney Bixby pose for a
picture during a ribbon cutting and open house ceremony at the new Claremont office
on March 26. StaffMasters is one of several area businesses in Eastern Catawba County
that has recently opened, or has undergone major renovations.
Maiden offers
assistance to
area businesses
eral established businesses have made sigSeveral businesses in Catawba,
nificant changes to increase their business. Maiden approves increase for Main
Claremont, Conover, and Terrell have
The City of Claremont has two business that
recently opened or undergone renovations. recently opened, and one that has undergone Street Incentive Grant Program to
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY numerous renovations and a name change. help businesses make improvements.
CATAWBA, CLAREMONT, CONOVER, &
TERRELL – According to recent statistics,
Catawba County still has one of the highest
unemployment rates in the nation at around
11 percent. However, Eastern Catawba
County continues to see steady growth in its
business sector as new businesses continue
to open their doors to the public, and sev-
With unemployment numbers at such a high
rate throughout the region, the first business listed is doing everything it can to help
lower those numbers, one person at a time.
StaffMasters, Inc. located at 3031 Centennial Boulevard in the Claremont Commons
Shopping Center is one of the newest busiCONTINUED ON PAGE 10
Catawba brings
in new town
manager
Claremont looks Conover names
to expand city
planning board
limits
selection members
Joel Mashburn brings over 30 years Claremont approves measure for the
of experience with him to the office of annexation of a 4.15 acre tract at
3254 Woody Lane.
town manager in Catawba.
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
MAIDEN – During the April 15, 2013 Town of
Maiden Regular Town Council Meeting, the
town council approved a measure to increase
its level of participation in the Main Street Incentive Grant Program. This program gives
area businesses the opportunity to solicit
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Ken Hilderbran, Jim Rice, Bruce
Eckard, and Kyle Hayman to serve on
Planning Board Selection Committee.
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
CATAWBA – The Town of Catawba announced that a new Town Manager had been
hired during the April 1, 2013 Town of Catawba
Regular Town Council Meeting. Joel Mashburn
has taken over the position of Town Manager,
that was vacated by Brian Barnett who left to
take a position in the Administration and Fi-
CLAREMONT – The Claremont City Council took several measures during the April 1,
2013 City of Claremont Regular City Council
Meeting to expand the corporate limits of the
city. It was announced that the owners of 3254
Woody Lane in Claremont are requesting voluntary annexation into the corporate limits of
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
CONOVER – During the April 1, 2013 City of
Conover Regular City Council Meeting, Ken
Hilderbran and Jim Rice as well as city council members, Bruce Eckard and Kyle Hayman
were appointed to serve on the City of Conover
Planning Board Selection Committee. The
terms of three Planning Board members (Ja-
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Claremont Police Department – 3301 East Main
Street – Phone: 459-9295 – www.claremontpolice.
com
Chief of Police – Gerald R. Tolbert, Deputy Chief –
Gary Bost, Training Specialist – David Pruitt, Community Relations – Terri Pope, Administrative Assistant – Pamela Shook, Records – Sandra Miller
Claremont Fire Department – 2850 Firehouse
Lane – Phone: 459-9296 – www.claremontfd.net
Fire Chief – Gary W. Sigmon, Assistant Fire Chief
– Brian K. Helms, Captains – Jason A. Lowrance,
Lieutenants – Bruce Hartsoe & Eddie Chapman
Oxford “Catfish” Fire Department – 5688 Oxford
School Road – Phone: 459-9678 – www.oxfordcatfishfd.com
Fire Chief – Wayne Smith, Assistant Fire Chief –
Donnie Deal
Claremont Public Works Department – 2748
South Oxford Street – Phone: 466-7197 – www.
cityofclaremont.org
Director – Thomas Winkler
Claremont Rescue Squad Base 1 – 2748 South
Oxford Street – Phone: 459-7968 – www.claremontrescue.org
Chief – Eric Jones, Assistant Chief – Steve Norris,
Captain – Billie Peeler, Lieutenants – Jamie Hinson, Ryan Smith & J.P. Peeler, Secretary/Treasurer
– Gary Reitzel
Base 2 – 5710 Highway 16 North – Phone: 2566423
Claremont Branch Library – 3288 East Main Street
– Phone: 466-6817 – www.catawbacountync.gov
Branch Manager – Richard Haunton
Hours: Tue.-Fri., 12 to 6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Claremont Friends of the Library Officers – Chairperson – Glenn A. Morrison, Secretary – Mary Moser, Historian – Shirley Harwell
Claremont Elementary School – 3384 East Main
Street – Phone: 459-7921 – www.catawbaschools.
net
Principal – Kim Yancey, Assistant Principal – Michael Moore
Oxford Elementary School – 5915 Oxford School
Road – Phone: 459-7220 – www.catawbaschools.net
Principal – Kelly Nicholson, Assistant Principal –
Cynthia O’Neal
Mill Creek Middle School – 1041 Shiloh Road –
Phone: 241-2711 – www.catawbaschools.net
Principal – Robert Rucker, Assistant Principal –
Mitzi Story
River Bend Middle School – 4670 Oxford School
Principal – Donna Heavner, Assistant Principal –
Stephen Hensley
Bunker Hill High School – 4675 Oxford School
Principal – Jeff Taylor, Assistant Principals – Lee
Miller & Tim Saddler
Claremont City Park – East Main Street (next to
Claremont Elementary School) – www.cityofclaremont.org – Winter Hours – Oct. 1 - March 31
from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Summer Hours – April 1 Sept. 30 from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The park features
playground equipment, lighted tennis courts, picnic
shelters, amphitheater with stage, a quarter milepaved walking trail, and camping sites.
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The Claremont Courier
May, 2013 • Volume 7 Issue 5 • www.theclaremontcourier.net
Getting to know the Town of Maiden
FROM THE PUBLISHER
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
ack in January this column touched on
my desire to expand into some new
areas that I thought could use some
much needed news coverage. With that
being said, it is indeed my pleasure to announce that The Claremont Courier can now
be found in and around the Town of Maiden.
Some people are very familiar with Maiden,
but some are not, so here is some information you may find useful in regards to the town.
The Town of Maiden is located in the southern part of Catawba County right next to the
Lincoln County line. According to the 2010 US
Census, the Town of Maiden has a population
of 3,327, and a total area of around 5.5 square
miles. The town was incorporated on March 7,
1883, and its main purpose was to be a cotton
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mill site and a trading center. Since its incorporation, Maiden has been a major player in
the textile and furniture industries in the region. Even though these two industries have
taken a hit over the last few years, Maiden is
still considered to be a regional leader in the
industrial and commercial business sectors.
One area that seems to get some debate is
on where the name Maiden came from. Some
historians believe that the name was taken
from Maiden Creek, and the maiden cane
which grows along the banks. Others say the
creek was named for the maiden ladies who
lived near it. Maiden is also know as “The Biggest Little Football Town in the World,” due to
the loyal support the town has given to its high
school football team, the Maiden Blue Devils.
Since the paper is new to the area, it will
take some time for its citizens to become familiar with it. But in time the paper will feature
numerous press releases and feature
stories in regards to
the town government,
churches, businesses, sports, arts and
entertainment, civic
organizations, fundraisers, and a number of other events.
At this time I would
like to ask any and all
citizens of Maiden to
contact me with your
news and information
to run in the paper.
RAMSEY
Because if your news
is important to you, then it’s important to me.
Scott Ramsey is the Publisher of The Claremont Courier. For more information, call 3208450, e-mail to theclaremontcourier@gmail.
com, or visit www.theclaremontcourier.net.
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CATAWBA COUNTY CORNER
BY DAVE HARDIN
ou may notice some new billboards
appearing around Catawba County.
They’re part of a new effort to make
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sure cell phone users are aware of the
Community Alert System and whether they
can receive alert notification of emergencies or hazardous weather situations on
their cell phone or other mobile devices.
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36 hours and could
bring heavy flooding. Or an accidental
release of harmful
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these, getting information about the danger
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and serious injury, or
even life and death.
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In Loving
Memory Of
JOHN A. BUSBEE
April 6, 1918 – November 7, 2007
Bunker Hill Covered Bridge – 2 miles east of Claremont on NC Hwy. 70 – Phone: 465-0383 – www.
catawbahistory.org
Hours: Sun.-Sat., 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Designated as a
National Civil Engineering Landmark in 2001, is the
only remaining example in wood of the Improved Lattice Truss patented by General Herman Haupt.
CATAWBA INFORMATION
First Monday – Catawba Town Council, Town
Hall – 7 p.m. Third Monday – Downtown Catawba Advisory Committee, Town Hall – 5:30 p.m.;
Bandys High School Athletic Boosters, Bandys
High School – 7 p.m. Every Tuesday – Catawba
Fire Department, Catawba Fire Department – 7
p.m. Third Tuesday – Bandys High School Band
Boosters, Bandys High School – 6:30 p.m. First
& Third Wednesday – Balls Creek Optimist Club,
Club House – 7:30 p.m. Second Thursday – Small
Town Main Street Committee, Town Hall – 6 p.m.
Fourth Thursday – Catawba Planning Board, Town
Hall – 7 p.m.
Catawba Town Hall – 108 North Main Street;
Phone: 241-2215 – www.townofcatawbanc.org
Catawba Town Council – Mayor – Vance Readling
– Mayor Pro-Tem – Karen Ester, Jeff Hendren, Tom
Johnston & Robin Robinson
Catawba Planning Board – Chair – Trent Cloninger,
Linda Charles, Kathy Ervin, Kay Gantt, John Gilbert, Clyde Robinson, Isaiah Springs & Rick Young
Downtown Advisory Committee – Karen Ester,
Lynn Poole, Dennis Ester, Tom Johnston, Vance
Readling, Ryan Kormanik & Eileen Corcoran
Catawba Town Staff – Town Clerk – Kathy Johnson, Town Attorney – Crystal Davis, Town Planner – John Kinley, Public Works Director – Cary
Broadwell, Public Works Assistant – Claude Gwynn
Catawba Police Department – 107 South Main
Street – Phone: 241-4888
Police Chief – Mike Nash
Catawba Fire Department – 108 North Main
Street – Phone: 241-4955 – www.catawbafire.org
Fire Chief – Donald Robinson – Assistant Fire
Chiefs – Trent Cloninger & Kelly Pope
Bandys Crossroads Fire Department – 1611 Buffalo Shoals Road – Base 1: Phone: 241-2111 – Base
2: Phone: 428-3897 – www.catawbacountync.gov
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Town of Catawba brings in new town manager
nance Department for the Town of Mooresville.
Mashburn brings with him over 30 years of
experience in public and business administration, and feels he will be a good fit for the town.
Mashburn will only be working part-time for the
town, and will typically be in his office on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and occasionally
on Friday. According to Mashburn, “I want to
use the talents I have to help the town be all
that it wants to be. If the town has a vision, and
is willing to share it, I can help make it a reality.”
Mashburn received his undergraduate degree in business administration from Western
Carolina University (WCU) in 1969, and his
masters degree in public administration from
WCU in 1984. During his career Mashburn has
worked for the NC Department of Transportation, he has also served as a County Manager
for Franklin County and Henderson County,
a County Administrator for Greenville County
in South Carolina, and served as the County
Manager for Iredell County for 23 years until
his retirement in 2011. Mashburn and his wife
of 40 years, Janie are residents of Statesville.
The April 1, 2013 Town of Catawba Regular
Town Council Meeting was held at Catawba
Town Hall in downtown Catawba at 7 p.m. The
meeting was officially Called to Order by Town
of Catawba Mayor, Vance Readling, which
was followed by council member, Tom Johnston delivering the Invocation. Readling then
led everyone through the Pledge of Allegiance
before the council approved the Minutes from
the March 4, 2013 Regular Council Meeting;
and the March 11, 2013 Special Meeting.
The council then approved the April 1, 2013
Agenda, and then the floor was opened to
the public for the first Public Comment Period. Readling started things off by stating
that the town and the Catawba Fire Department had come to a resolution in regards to
a letter that was sent out to area residents.
After the floor was closed for public comments, Joel Mashburn then delivered the
Town Manager’s Report. Mashburn informed
everyone that a re-allocation of funds from
salaries to part-time salaries had been made,
and that NC Senate Bill 394, if passed could
see the town receive $32,000 less in taxes
then in years past. With no Old Business on
the agenda, New Business was next and the
council quickly passed two Proclamations:
that April would be Child Abuse Prevention
Month and support for Early Childhood Education. The council then approved Resolution
2013-3 and 2013-4 – Resolutions Relative to
the Signing of Checks by the Town Manager
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at Peoples Bank and BB&T. The council then
approved Ordinance 2013-3 – Ordinance
Amending the Fiscal Year Budget 2012-2013.
This ordinance moved $27,000 out of the
General Fund Balance in regards to Cresent
Construction Company, Inc. New Business
was concluded after the council approved
an Audit Proposal to see if the contract with
Lowdermilk, Church and Co. LLP could be
renewed in regards to the yearly town audit.
The floor was then opened up to the public for
the second Public Comment Period, and when
nobody approached the podium the meeting
then heard the various Department Reports.
Catawba Fire Chief, Donald Robinson stated
that the department still has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors available for any area
citizen that needs one. Robinson then said that
any area citizen needing either detector should
call the fire department. Catawba Police Chief,
Mike Nash then stated that the department has
received numerous animal complaints, and
stressed that all residents should keep their
pets on a leash. Once the Department Reports
was delivered, Town of Catawba Mayor, Vance
Readling then Adjourned the April 1, 2013 Town
of Catawba Regular Town Council Meeting.
All Town of Catawba Town Council meetings are held on the first Monday of every
month, at 7 p.m., at Catawba Town Hall at
108 North Main Street in downtown Catawba,
unless it falls on a major holiday at 7 p.m. All
town council meetings are open to the public,
and the public is encouraged to attend. For
more information or questions, call Catawba
Town Hall at 241-2215, visit www.townofcatawbanc.org, or visit their Facebook page.
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Free gardening classes to
be offered in Newton
NEWTON – The Agricultural Resources Center at 1175 South Brady Avenue in Newton will
host several free gardening classes in May.
Both classes will begin at 6:30 p.m., and registration is appreciated so there are enough
materials prepared for everyone. Want to learn
to Compost on May 7. Look at different techniques and learn what goes and does not go in
a compost pile. Gardening for Birds and Butterflies – May 16. Learn how to make your yard
an inviting place for birds and butterflies. For
more information or to register, call 465-8240.
Claremont to host Memorial
Day ceremony on May 27
CLAREMONT – The City of Claremont has
announced plans to host its annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Veteran’s Wall of
Honor in Claremont City Park at 3384 East
Main Street in downtown Claremont on May
27. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m., and
will feature Major (Ret.) James E. Tate, Jr. as
the guest speaker, and the unveiling of a new
Veteran’s Wall of Honor. For more information, call Henry Helton at 459-9016 or Claremont City Hall at 466-7255. You can also visit
www.cityofclaremont.org or www.claremontparksandrecreation.com for more information.
Sign up for community alerts on your cell phone
Catawba County has available a system that
allows citizens to receive information about
such threats by phone or through the internet.
In an era when more people than ever have
only a cell phone, county officials are encouraging cell phone users to be sure they’re
signed up for the Community Alert System. You
may register a cell phone anytime at the secure site at www.catawbacountync.gov/alert/.
This effort to inform cell phone users of
the system has begun because the number
of US households with no landline service,
but at least one wireless telephone, jumped
to 35.8 percent by June 2012, as compared
with 34 percent at the end of 2011 and only
10.5 percent five years earlier, according to
the National Center for Health Statistics. By
2016, the number of wireless-only households
could climb to 50.8 million, or 42.8 percent
of all US residents with telephone service.
The Community Alert System can send official
emergency information by text, voice or e-mail
to cell phone and Voice over Internet Protocol
(VoIP) phones once people register the num-
ber for their phone. As more people choose to
go without a landline, the county could actually
be sending out messages to a larger number
of people when an emergency is happening, but only if those people take the step of
registering for the Community Alert System.
Anyone who lives, works or attends school
in the county may register their cell phone
or VoIP phone number on the secure, selfregistration computer portal at www.catawbacountync.gov/alert. The Community Alert
System is designed to augment other sources
of information about emergencies including radio, television and the Internet. The upgraded
system also includes TTY/TDD messaging for
the hearing impaired. For more information
on the Community Alert System, visit www.
catawbacountync.gov/alert/, or call 465-8230.
Dave Hardin is the Public Information Officer for Catawba County. For more information or questions about Catawba County,
or any of the departments or programs
that are offered by the county, call 4658464, e-mail to dave@catawbacountync.
gov, or visit www.catawbacountync.com.
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CATAWBA INFORMATION
Catawba Rescue Squad – 300 Second Street SE –
Phone: 241-3111 – www.catawbarescue.com
Chief – Donald B. Houston
David A. Hunsucker Memorial Park – 101 Third
Street NW – Phone: 241-2215 – www.townofcatawbanc.org
The park features a walking trail, playground equipment, picnic shelters, a volleyball court, and horseshoe pits.
Oxford Convenience Center – 4637 Lookout Dam
Road – Phone: 241-3774
Hours: Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Town of Catawba Historical Association – President – John Gilbert, Vice-President – Marilyn Gabriel, Secretary – Arlene Sigmon, Historian – Albert Keiser, Jr., Trustees – Helen Campbell, Linda
Charles, Barbara Lynch & Jennifer Whisnant
Catawba Rosenwald Education Center – 403
Rosenwald School Street – Phone: 241-2734 –
www.catawbaschools.net
Principal – Tim Conaway, Assistant Principal –
Jerry Gouge
Catawba Elementary School – 5415 Hudson
Chapel Road – Phone: 241-3131 – www.catawbaschools.net
Principal – Todd Sudderth, Assistant Principal –
Kisha Clemons
Bandys High School – 5040 East Bandys Road –
Principal – Timothy Cale Woody – Assistant Principals – Tammy Sharpe & Stephen Westmoreland
Murray’s Mill Historic Site – 1489 Murray’s Mill
Road – Phone: 241-4299, 465-0383 – www.catawbahistory.org
Hours: Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun., 1:30 to 4:30
p.m. Group tours of 10 or more by appointment.
Features Murray’s Mill, Murray & Minges General
Store, Wheathouse Exhibit Gallery & John Murray
House.
Dr. Q.M. Little House 1873 Museum – 101 West
First Street SW – Phone: 241-4077, 241-2424
Tours by appointment. Features six-room brick
home with artifacts and displays. The National Little
Library is also available for research.
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Ford/Terrell Fire & Rescue Building – 4 p.m. Third
Tuesday – Friends of The Library, Sherrills Ford
Library – 6:30 p.m. Every Wednesday – Sherrills
Ford/Terrell Rotary Club, Sherrills Ford/Terrell Fire
& Rescue Building – 7:30 a.m.; Preschool/Toddler
Story Time, Sherrills Ford Library – 10 a.m. First
Wednesday – Sherrills Ford Optimist Club, Sherrills
Ford Optimist Park – 7 p.m. Every Thursday – Preschool/Toddler Music Time, Sherrills Ford Library –
10 a.m. Second & Fourth Thursday – Sherrills Ford
Lions Club, Lions Den – 6:30 p.m.
Sherrills Ford /Terrell Fire & Rescue Headquarters – 4011 Slanting Bridge Road – Phone: 4782131 – www.sftfr.net
Chief – Rick Davis
Base 1 – 8073 Sherrills Ford Road – Phone: 478-
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SHERRILLS FORD/TERRELL
INFORMATION
9105, Base 2 – 4385 Mt. Pleasant Road – Phone:
704-483-9531, Base 3 – 4582 Burris Road, Denver
– Phone: 478-3296
Sherrills Ford Branch Library – 8456 Sherrills Ford
Road – Phone: 478-2729 – www.catawbacountync.gov
Branch Manager – April Green
Hours: Tue., 12 to 8 p.m.; Wed. - Fri., 9 a.m. to 6
p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sherrills Ford Convenience Center – 8876 Sherrills Ford Road – Phone: 478-2248
Hours: Wed.-Sun.; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sherrills Ford Elementary School – 8103 Sherrills Ford Road – Phone: 478-2662 – www.catawbaschools.net
Principal – Shelly Black, Assistant Principal –
Heather Houser
CONOVER INFORMATION
Monthly Community Calendar
First Monday – Conover City Council, City Hall –
7 p.m. Second Monday – Newton-Conover School
Board, 1924 Courthouse, Newton – 7 p.m. First &
Third Monday – Conover Lions Club, CVMC Jade
Room – 6:45 p.m.; and Newton-Conover Athletic
Boosters, Newton-Conover High School AV Room
– 6:30 p.m. Every Tuesday – Ready To Learn, Conover Library – 11 a.m.; Newton-Conover Rotary
Club, Catawba Country Club – 12 p.m. Third Tuesday – Conover Planning Board, City Hall – 7 p.m.
Every Saturday – Conover Farmers Market, 109 1st
Street East – 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., April-October.
Conover City Hall – 101 First Street East – Phone:
464-1191 – www.conovernc.gov
Conover City Council – Mayor – Lee E. Moritz,
Jr., Mayor Pro-Tem – Kyle J. Hayman, Don A. Beal,
Bruce R. Eckard, Joie Fulbright & Janice B. Herman
Conover Planning Board – James Ten Kate, David
Brown, Robert Jarrett, Janette Sims, Helen Whitfield, Jim Rice, Ken Hilderbran & Ryan Spleet
Conover City Staff – City Manager – Donald Duncan, Jr., City Clerk – Cara C. Reed, City Finance
Director – Vickie K. Schlichting, City Attorney –
Martin Pannell, City Planner – Lance Hight, Public
Works Director – Jimmy Clark
Conover Police Department – 115 Second Avenue
NE – Phone: 464-4698 – www.conovernc.gov
Chief of Police – Steve Brewer
Conover Fire Department – Station One, 122
Conover Boulevard East – Station Two, 1011 Hwy.
70 West – Phone: 464-1295 – www.conovernc.gov
Fire Chief – J. Mark Hinson
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Conover makes planning board selection committee appointments
nette Sims, David Brown, and Ryan Spleet),
and the position of chairman are set to expire
on June 1. All three members have expressed
a desire to remain on the board, but two more
nominees were requested to be added before
any appointments were made. Applications to
serve on the planning board are now available
on the city Web site, or at Conover City Hall.
The April 1, 2013 City of Conover City Council
Regular Meeting was held at Conover City Hall
in downtown Conover at 7 p.m. The meeting
was officially Called to Order by City of Conover
Mayor, Lee E. Moritz, Jr., and the Rev. Helen
Bledsoe of Covenant Christian Church then delivered the Invocation. Moritz then led everyone
through the Pledge of Allegiance, which was
followed by the council Approving the Minutes
from the Regular Meeting on March 4, 2013.
Moving forward, the council then approved
an Agreement between Catawba County and
the City of Conover for the disposal of household and commercial waste. The council then
approved a Renewal Agreement between the
City of Conover and Adams Commercial R.E.
Services, LLC regarding the Conover Station Property. Approved was then given for
a final plat for a minor subdivision for Vickie
Armstrong property located at 2277 Em-
manuel Church Road. The property contains
approximately 2.7 acres, and will create a
new parcel consisting 1.8 acres of vacant
land and .9 acres for a single-family home.
The council then adopted Resolution 5-13 –
Regarding the State Designation of Regions
for Provision of Services. The council then appointed council members, Bruce Eckard and
Kyle Hayman as well as Jim Rice and Ken Hilderbran to the City of Conover Planning Board
Selection Committee. The council then made
numerous proclamations, including April 2013
as Child Abuse Prevention Month; April 13-27
as Litter Sweep in Conover; April 21-27 as Administrative Professionals Week; May 2 as National Day of Prayer; and for Conover’s Support of Early Childhood Education. Next, the
council then ratified a proclamation Congratulating the City of Hickory for 100 Years of the
Council – Manager Form of Government. The
council then ratified a proclamation for Multiple
Sclerosis Awareness Week on March 11-17.
As the meeting started to wind down, the
council heard the various Committee Reports,
and then Donald E. Duncan, Jr. delivered the
City Manager’s Report. Duncan stated that the
city issued 25 building permits in March totaling
$110,600. The permits included six residential,
11 commercial, four industrial, and four insti-
tutional. Once Duncan was finished with his
report, Comments from Visitors and Guests
were accepted. Once the floor was closed
for public comments, Mayor, Lee E. Moritz,
Jr. then Adjourned the April 1, 2013 meeting.
All City of Conover City Council meetings are
held on the first Monday of the month, unless
it falls on a major holiday at 7 p.m., at Conover
City Hall at 101 1st Street East in downtown
Conover. For more information or questions,
call Conover City Hall at 464-1191, visit www.
conovernc.gov, or visit their Facebook page.
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July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21, and Oct. 19 from
3 to 9 p.m., in the facility parking lot. The free
monthly event is open to pre-1979 vehicles
and modern American muscle cars and motorcycles. The event will also feature food, live
music, vendors, a swap meet, and 50/50 drawings. Everyone is invited to this free monthly
event. For more information, or to reserve a
swap meet or vendor space, call Richie’s
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Claremont looks to expand city limits
the City of Claremont. The 4.15 acre tract is
currently in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the
city, and is not contiguous to current corporate
limits served by city utilities, and is served by
all other city services. The proposed annexation would expand the city’s tax base, and will
not hamper the city’s ability to deliver public
services to this parcel. After some discussion
the council then approved Resolution 16-12 –
Voluntary Annexation Sufficiency, and Resolution 17-12 – Voluntary Annexation Public Hearing. Before the parcel is officially annexed into
the city limits, a public hearing for the annexation will be held during the May 6, 2013 City
of Claremont Regular City Council Meeting.
The April 1, 2013 City of Claremont Regular
City Council Meeting was held at Claremont
City Hall in downtown Claremont at 7 p.m.
The meeting was officially Called to Order by
City of Claremont Mayor, David Morrow, which
was followed by the Approval of the Agenda.
Rev. William Hollar from St. Mark’s Lutheran
Church then delivered the Invocation, and
council member, Tim Lowrance then lead
everyone through the Pledge of Allegiance.
Next on the agenda was the Mayor’s Report,
and Morrow stated that the city has proclaimed
that the city is in support of Early Childhood
Education, and that April would be Child Abuse
Prevention Month. The council then approved
the Minutes from the Regular Meeting and
Closed Session Meeting on March 4, 2013;
and the Budget Meeting and Closed Session
Budget Meeting on March 2, 2013. The council then approved Resolution 16-12 – Voluntary Annexation Sufficiency, and Resolution
17-12 – Voluntary Annexation Public Hearing.
Citizen’s Concerns and Comments was next
on the agenda, and when nobody approached
the podium the floor was closed to the public.
The meeting then entered into Old Business,
and the council announced that Sgt. Duane
Cozzen with the Claremont Police Department
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Tolbert. Tolbert received his badge and service
sidearms from the city during a retirement banquet held in his honor at St. Mark’s Lutheran
Church on April 27. New Business was closed
after the council approved Resolution 19-12
– Support of the Western Piedmont Council
of Governments; Ordinance 10-12 – Budget
Amendment in regards to the General Fund
and the Water and Sewer Fund; and Draft Ordinance 11-12 – Beer and Wine Consumption.
Ordinance 11-12 will allow the sale of beer and
wine on city property for various festivals and
fundraising events, and a public hearing on the
issue will be held during the May 6, 2013 City
of Claremont Regular City Council Meeting.
Department and Committee Reports were
next, and the Claremont Youth Council (CYC)
report was delivered by CYC Advisor, Susan
Tucker. Tucker stated that the CYC will be
hosting a Zumba class fundraiser on May 16
from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Family Life Center in downtown
Claremont. Tucker finished her report by saying the CYC is still preparing for the annual
Relay 4 Life event at the Hickory Fairgrounds
on May 31 and June 1. Claremont Fire Chief,
Gary Sigmon then delivered the Fire Department report. Sigmon stated that the department responded to 11 calls, performed one
business inspection; and the Fire Prevention
Office performed one program, installed eight
smoke detectors, replaced 12 smoke detector batteries, installed two carbon monoxide
detectors, and participated in two car seat instillation events in March. Sigmon finished his
report by saying that the department is preparing for its annual pancake breakfast on May 4.
The Claremont Police Department report was
next, and Police Chief, Gerald Tolbert delivering his last report stated that during the month
of March the department answered 926 calls,
performed 1,177 property checks, performed
63 business escorts, assisted 31 motorists,
provided five funeral escorts, and answered 22
alarms. The Public Works Department report
was next, and Director, Tom Winkler said that
the department picked up 3.12 tons of rough
trash, fixed one water line leak, spend 32 hours
mowing, took 425 bags of leaves to the landfill,
and were working on the old walking path and
ditch lines at Claremont City Park in March.
The Claremont Rescue Squad report was
next, and it was reported that the department
responded to 70 calls in March. The report was
finished after it was reported that the squad
would hold their annual 20 Guns in 20 Days
fundraiser in November, and tickets are currently on sale for $20 a ticket. The Claremont
Utilities Department report was then delivered
by Doug Barrick, and he reported that the city
is still working with the county to extend a
water line to the Bunker Hill Covered Bridge.
Laurie LoCicero then delivered the Claremont
Planning Board report, and she stated that the
board issued four zoning permits in March, including a change of occupancy permit at 3252
West Main Street for a new restaurant. The
Parks and Recreation Committee report was
next, and Tim Lowrance announced that Bob
Brinkley has joined the committee. Lowrance
finished his report by stating that the committee would be hosting several concerts at
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Newton-Conover Rescue Squad – Base 1, 337 East
A Street, Newton – Phone: 465-2958 – Base 2, 2705
North College Avenue, Newton – Phone: 466-0176
– www.newtonconoverrescue.org
Conover Branch Library – 401 Conover Station SE
– Phone: 466-5108 – www.catawbacountync.gov
Hours: Tue., 12 to 8 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 6
p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Conover School – 108 Seventh Street Place SW –
Phone: 464-9532 – www.nccs.k12.nc.us
Principal – Betsy Rosenbalm, Assistant Principal –
Valerie Leath
Lyle Creek Elementary School – 1845 Edgewater
Drive – Phone: 464-0299 – www.catawbaschools.
net
Principal – Sharon Harwood, Assistant Principal –
Keri Beth Brown
Shuford Elementary School – 810 Hunsucker
Drive – Phone: 464-1973 – www.nccs.k12.nc.us
Principal – Dr. Dan Massey
St. Stephens Elementary School – 684 30th Street
NE – Phone: 256-2570 – www.catawbaschools.net
Principal – Donna Sigmon, Assistant Principal –
Kim Jordan
Riverbend Park – 6700 NC Hwy. 16 North –
Phone: 256-9157 – www.catawbacountync.gov
Open Fri.-Mon., Nov.-Feb, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; March
& Oct., 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; April-Sept., 8 a.m. to 8
p.m.
Conover City Parks
City Park – 409 4th Street SE; Downtown Park
– 112 2nd Avenue NE; Gateway Park – 1st Street
West; Hines Park – 1130 4th Street SW; Hunsucker Park – 8th Street NE & 1st Avenue Place NE;
Majestic Park – 624 2nd Street Drive SW; Rowe
Park – 217 9th Street SW; Travis Park – 612 6th
Street Court NW & Washington/Southwest Park
– 555 4th Street Place SW
Catawba County Firefighters Museum – 3957
Herman Sipe Road – Phone: 466-0911 – www.
catawbacountync.gov
Open Fri. & Sat., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun., 1 to 4 p.m.
Adrian L. Shuford, Jr. YMCA – 1104 Conover Boulevard East – Phone: 464-6130 – www.ymcacv.org
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Monthly Community Calendar
First Monday – Maiden Town Council, Maiden Library – 7 p.m. Second Monday – Maiden Planning
Board, Maiden Library – 5:30 p.m. Third Monday
– Maiden Town Council, Maiden Library – 7 p.m.;
American Legion Meeting, Maiden American Legion – 7 p.m. Every Thursday – Ready To Learn,
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MAIDEN INFORMATION
Maiden Library – 9:30 a.m. First Thursday – American Legion Meeting, Maiden American Legion – 7
p.m.
Maiden Town Hall – 113 West Main Street –
Phone: 428-5020 – www.maidennc.com
Maiden Town Council – Mayor – Robert L. Smyre,
Mayor Pro-Tem – Max Bumgarner, Jr., George McClellan, Marcus Midgett, Trina Michael & Fore
Rembert
Maiden Beautification Committee – Charles Adams, Mark Beals, Mary Jo Williams, Rhonda Fulbright & Anette Barkley
Maiden Board of Adjustments – Donald Long,
Mike Morris, Doug Ledford, Danny Hipps & Roger Isenhour. Alternates – Vernon Stinson & Lewis
Parlier
Maiden Planning Board – Lynne Jenkins, Joseph
David Miller, Bruce Ikard, Josh Grant & Pat Keener.
Alternates – Aaron Williams & Lora Herman
Maiden Town Staff – Town Manager – Todd
Herms, Town Clerk – Wendy Vanover, Town Attorney – Kent Crowe
Maiden Police Department – 201 West Main
Street – Phone: 428-5005 – www.maidennc.com
Chief of Police – Tracy Ledford
Maiden Fire Department – 113 West Main Street
– Phone: 428-5028 – www.maidennc.com
Fire Chief – Danny Hipps – Assistant Fire Chiefs –
Tracy Caldwell & Kenneth Huffman
Maiden Public Works Department – 113 West
Main Street – Phone: 428-5033 – www.maidennc.
com
Director – Billy Price
Maiden Recreation Department – 207 East Klutz
Street – Phone: 428-5023 – www.maidennc.com
Director – Jody Rogers
Recreation Advisory Committee – Kenny Moore,
Tracy Caldwell, Michelle Diciuccio, Derek Lawing,
Kris Poovey & Allen Sigmon
Maiden Rescue Squad – 3496 St. James Church
Road, Newton – Phone: 428-9841 – www.catawbacountync.gov
Rescue Chief – Dustin Frye
Maiden Branch Library – 11 South A Avenue –
Phone: 428-2712 – www.catawbacountync.gov
Hours: Tue., 12 to 8 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 6
p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Maiden Elementary School – 201 North Main Avenue – Phone: 428-8769 – www.catawbaschools.net
Principal – Lori Reed, Assistant Principal – JR Sigmon
Maiden Middle School – 518 North C Avenue –
Principal – Nan VanHoy, Assistant Principal –
Brigette DeArman
Maiden High School – 600 West Main Street –
Principal – Dwayne Finger, Assistant Principals –
Caine Houser & Maria Ballard
Tuttle Elementary School – 2872 Water Plant Road
– Phone: 428-3080 – www.catawbaschools.net
Principal – DeAnna Finger, Assistant Principal –
Nichole Ijames
Maiden Town Parks
Union Street Park – Union Street; Rosenwald Park
– South C Avenue & Maiden Recreation Park –
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Maiden offers assistance to area businesses
funds from the town when making renovations
the exterior of the business. The town previously gave up to $1,000 in matching funds to
any business making exterior renovations, but
the new measure would give businesses up to
$2,500 in matching funds. According to town
officials the front of a business would take precedence, but matching funds could be available for the sides or the back of a business if
funds were available. It was also stated that
businesses who take advantage of the grant
normally have to wait 10 years before applying for the grant again, but if funds are available a business could apply for another grant
without having to wait for 10 years to pass.
The April 15, 2013 Town of Maiden Town
Council Regular Meeting was held at the
Maiden Branch Library in downtown Maiden
at 7 p.m. The meeting was officially Called
to Order by Town of Maiden Mayor, Robert
Smyre, and Smyre then delivered the Invocation. Council member, Trina Micheal
then led everyone through the Pledge of Allegiance, which was followed by the council approving the April 15, 2013 Agenda.
Moving forward, the floor was then opened for
the Citizens Requests and Comments portion
of the meeting. When nobody approached the
podium, the floor was closed to the public and
the council then approved the Minutes from the
March 18, 2013 Town of Maiden Regular Town
Council Meeting. The council then approved
two Consent Agenda Items which included
the Finance Officer’s Report for March, and a
NC Domestic Violence 100 Day Proclamation.
Next on the agenda were two Public Hearings,
and the first was a Proposed Text Amendment
to the Zoning Ordinance. According to City
Manager, Todd Herms, the change would allow
property owners to do more with their land and
current restrictions would no longer be enforced.
The second hearing was for the Rezoning of
Properties Located in the Watershed Overlay
District. Herms stated that all this measure
would do is update the current zoning maps.
Ordinances and Resolutions was next, and the
council quickly approved Ordinance 10-2013 –
Ordinance to Amend the Maiden Code of Ordinances, and Ordinance 11-2013 – Ordinance
to Amend the Maiden Zoning Maps. Both of
these ordinances were in regards to the Public
Hearings on the Watershed Overlay District.
The council then approved Ordinance 12-2013
– Ordinance to Amend the Fiscal Year 20122013 Budget in the General Fund-Finance Department, and Ordinance 13-2013 – Ordinance
to Amend the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Budget
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in the Water-Sewer Fund. Ordinance 12-2013
would accept funds owed to the town after paying a percentage to the county. Ordinance 132013 would spend $19,600 to make needed
repairs to a water pipe, sewer pipe, and road.
As the meeting started to wind down, the
council then had a discussion about a property owner on H.E. Propst Road and his water line. The council then approved a measure to allow the Town Manager to find a
replacement for the current cleaning crew. The
council then approved the Main Street Incentive Grant Program increase. With no other
business to discuss, Mayor, Robert Smyre
then Adjourned the March 15, 2013 Town
of Maiden Regular Town Council Meeting.
All Town of Maiden Town Council meetings are held on the first and third Monday
of the month, unless it falls on a major holiday at 7 p.m., at the Maiden Branch Library
at 11 South A Avenue in downtown Maiden.
For more information or questions about any
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MAIDEN – The Maiden Recreation Department at 207 East Klutz Street in downtown
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females from four years old to senior citizens.
The classes are taught by certified instructors in
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Claremont City Park to host numerous events
City Park features 14 acres, with seven additional undeveloped acres. The park includes
two tennis courts, horseshoe pits, cornhole
boards, three sheltered picnic areas, two nonsheltered picnic areas, a pavilion-for larger
groups, an amphitheater with stage, a paved
quarter mile-walking trail, updated handicapped camp site, accessible playground
equipment for children of all ages, and public restrooms. The park is open seven days a
week from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., through Sept. 30.
Kicking things off on May 4 will be the Bunker
Hill High School Hope 4 a Cure Club, who will
host its second annual 5K race and fun run/
walk. The event will start at 7:30 a.m., with registration and packet pick-up; an invocation and
opening will be held at 8:30 a.m.; the 5K timed
race and walk will begin at 8:45 a.m.; and the
one mile fun walk will begin at 9 a.m. Awards
and speakers will follow the race, and Conrad
the Crawdad will also be on hand along with
a speed pitch machine. Registration is $15
for the fun walk/run; and $25 for the 5K race/
walk. No registration fee is required for strollers and wheelchairs, and the event will be held
rain or shine. Registration forms can be picked
up at Bunker Hill High School, Claremont City
Hall, or downloaded at www.cityofclaremont.
org, www.claremontparksandrecreation.com,
www.catawbaschools.net/schools/BunkerHill/
default.aspx, or the Hope 4 a Cure Facebook
page. For more information, call Angie Sigmon
at 241-3355, ext. 2203 or 234-6701, or e-mail
to
Angiew_sigmon@catawbaschools.net.
In addition to the Hope 4 a Cure 5K race
and fun run/walk on May 4, the City of Claremont Parks and Recreation Department
will host a free Christian rock concert beginning at 9:15 a.m. and running through 2 p.m.
Performing at the park amphitheater will be
Chiseled (9:15 a.m.), Mercy Heart (11 a.m.),
Attalus (12:30 p.m.), and Everember (2 p.m.).
The Claremont Parks and Recreation Committee has also booked Dave Pittman, a former “American Idol” contestant to perform
a free concert and talk about his anti-bulling
and tourettes campaign. Pittman will perform
at 6 p.m., on May 11. An autograph session
and meet and greet will be held after the
show. The Claremont Youth Council will also
be on hand selling food and drinks during the
concert. More information on Dave Pittman
can be found at www.davepittmanlive.com.
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JROB from 103.3 FM. A concert will be held on
July 6 at 6 p.m., and more information will be
announced at a later date. Country band, Tyler
and the Little Mountain Band will perform on
Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. In case of inclement weather,
the entertainment will be held at the Claremont Elementary School gymnasium at 3384
East Main Street in downtown Claremont. For
more information about the concerts in the
park, contact Roger Shook at 459-0571, or
visit www.claremontparksandrecreation.com.
The Claremont Parks and Recreation Committee has also planned to host several free
movies in the park in the coming months. The
first movie will be shown on May 18 at 8 p.m.,
and is the PG rated “A Monster in Paris.” This
is an animated movie set in Paris in the year
1910. Emile, a shy movie projectionist, and
Raoul, a colorful inventor, find themselves
embarked on the hunt for a monster terrorizing citizens. They join forces with Lucille, the
big-hearted star of the Rare Bird cabaret, an
eccentric scientist and his irascible monkey to
save the monster, who turns out to be an oversized but harmless flea, from the city’s ruthlessly ambitious police chief. All movies will be
canceled if it rains. For more information about
the movies in the park, contact Roger Shook
at 459-0571 or Susan Tucker at 465-9971.
You can also obtain more information by visiting www.claremontparksandrecreation.com.
Claremont looks to expand
city limits
Claremont City Park in downtown Claremont
on May 11, June 8, July 6, and Sept. 7. The
Department and Committee Reports were
closed out after the Claremont Appearance
Commission reported that the commission
will start naming its Yard of the Month winners through the spring and summer months.
Once the Department and Committee Reports were over, Doug Barrack then delivered the monthly City Manager’s Report.
Barrick asked all area citizens to join the
Claremont Facebook page for news and updates about the city. Once Barrick’s report
was finished, the council then entered into a
Closed Session Meeting. Once the Closed
Session Meeting was closed, Mayor, David
Morrow Adjourned the April 1, 2013 meeting.
All City of Claremont City Council meetings
are held on the first Monday of every month,
unless it falls on a major holiday at 7 p.m., at
Claremont City Hall at 3288 East Main Street in
downtown Claremont. All city council meetings
are open to the public, and the public is encouraged to attend. For more information or questions about any city programs or departments,
call Claremont City Hall at 466-7255, visit www.
cityofclaremont.org, or their Facebook page.
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from Hannah’s Handbags or Hannah’s BBQ at time of purchase).
Buy $30 of merchandise and receive a free gift. Purchase a regular priced
purse and wallet set, and take 10% off the purchase price.
We carry a wide variety of handbags, jewelry, wallets & accessories,
and new spring and summer inventory are arrive weekly. We offer a
layaway program, and gift certificates are also available.
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Area business sector continues to see growth
ness to call Claremont home, but the business is no stranger to the surrounding area.
The branch recently relocated from Hickory,
and they provide comprehensive staffing solutions to help businesses save time and money;
reduce turnover and increase productivity.
“We are very excited about being able to
provide a wealth of resources to businesses
and applicants in the community. We believe
it is important to build lasting relationships in
Catawba County, as we work together to help
businesses and people improve their lives and
livelihood,” said Cameron Laney Bixby, Branch
Manager of the Claremont office. “We recruit
and staff for clerical/office, accounting/finance,
engineering/IT, industrial, furniture, manufacturing, marketing, sales, assembly, skilled trade,
human resource, and many other skillsets.”
The new Claremont office is equipped with
the latest technology, along with StaffMasters’
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the 2011 Branch of the Year, and Bixby was
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For more information, questions or to schedule an appointment, call the Claremont office
at 449-2010, or visit www.staffmasters.com.
The second business in Claremont that
has opened its door to the public is Marely’s
Pizza at 3252 West Main Street in downtown
Claremont. The business officially opened for
business on April 26, and offers its patrons a
wide selection of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, hot subs, burgers, pizza, traditional
Italian dishes, desserts, side items, and a
kids menu. The establishment has a seating capacity of 70 people, and they also offer
their patrons the ability to place to-go orders.
Owner/operator, Noe Rojas has 14 years
of experience in the restaurant industry,
and invites everyone throughout the area to
stop by and try one of the businesses many
homemade offerings. Rojas stated that the
business offers its customers a lunch buffet
on Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to
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For more information or to place an order,
call 459-7799, 459-9959, or fax to 459-7524.
The next business has been in Claremont for
quite some time, but has recently undergone
several renovations and a name change. The
business once know to Claremont residents
as Perry’s Bar is now called the South Depot
Street Tavern, and is located at 108 South Depot Street in downtown Claremont. According
to the owner, extensive work has been done
to the roof and bathrooms, and a new heating
and air system has been added. In addition,
the business also features a new bar area, new
flooring, and a fresh coat of paint in the interior.
The business also features three pool
tables, multiple TV’s, a jukebox, and currently sells beer, soft drinks, and snacks to
its patrons. The South Depot Street Tavern has a capacity of 65 people, is a nonsmoking establishment, and is open Monday through Saturday from 2 to 10 p.m. For
more information or questions, call 962-6597.
In the Town of Catawba, Pop’s Old Company
Store owner, Wayne Hyatt has spent the last
month transforming his establishment from
a restaurant/antique store into a bar/restaurant. Hyatt has recently installed a 1930’s era
Brunswick art deco bar, and several booths
to expand his seating capacity to 62 people.
The establishment is now serving beer and
wine, and will start serving mixed drinks at
some point in May. But the changes don’t end
there, Hyatt will be expanding his food menu,
adding three draft beers, dart boards, a jukebox, and a karaoke night in the very near future. In addition, the establishment will also
be expanding its live music offerings from
Saturday mornings, to several nights a week.
Hyatt is also putting more responsibility in the
hands of his employees, as Lyndsey Gaddis
and Kayla Christopher will be running the restaurant side of the business; and Troy Elmore
will be handling the bar side of the business. The
business is now hiring experienced people for
the bar. Pop’s Old Company Store is located at
101 North Main Street in downtown Catawba,
and is open Monday through Saturday from
7:30 a.m. to 12 a.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m.
to 12 a.m. For more information or questions,
call 241-4200, or visit their Facebook page.
In Conover, Conover Beach Bingo at 508Q 10th Street NW in the Canova Shopping
Center in Conover opened its doors in early
April. The business offers 40 chairs for smokers and 20 chairs for non-smokers, and everyone regardless of age is welcomed to stop by
and play. Refreshments are also available for
purchase. Bingo cards only cost $1 and participants can play seven games on one card,
and all of the numbers are shown on multiple
large screen TV’s throughout the business.
Conover Beach Bingo is open Thursday
through Sunday from 6 p.m. until. For more
information or questions, call 465-2572.
The last stop is in Terrell, where the Terrell
Country Store at 9247 Sherrills Ford Road in
Terrell re-opened on Feb. 1. The business offers a wide variety of antiques, collectables,
and gifts for sale. The store also features numerous vendors offering items such as jewelry,
floral arrangements, sports memorabilia, furniture, signs, dolls, pottery, paintings, and more.
The business will also host an antique and
collectible auction on May 5 at 1:30 p.m. The
business will begin a monthly yard sale on every
fourth Saturday of the month beginning at 7 a.m.
The first yard sale will be held on May 25, and
vendor spots are now available for $10 a space.
The Terrell Country Store is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until.
For more information or questions, call 4785500, or visit www.terrellcountrystore.com.
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Investors can learn from swimmers’ diets
FINANCIAL FOCUS
S
BY R. KELLEY DOWNEY
ummer isn’t here yet, but it’s getting close.
And for many people, the arrival of summer means it’s time for swimming at the
local pool or lake. If you’re just a casual swimmer, you probably don’t have to adjust your diet
before jumping in. But that’s not the case with
competitive swimmers, who must constantly
watch what they eat and drink, particularly in
the days and hours preceding their races. While
you may not ever have to concern yourself
with your 400-meter individual medley “splits,”
you can learn a lot from swimmers’ consumption patterns – particularly if you’re an investor.
For starters, to sustain energy and stamina
for a relatively long period of time, competitive
swimmers need to eat easy-to-digest carbohydrates such as whole wheat, whole grains,
apples and bananas. When you invest, you
want to build a portfolio that is capable of “going the distance.” Consequently, you need
investments that provide carbohydrate-type
benefits – in other words, investments with the
potential to fuel a long-term investment strategy. Such a strategy usually involves owning a
mix of high-quality stocks, bonds, government
securities and certificates of deposit (CDs).
By owning these vehicles, in proportions appropriate for your risk tolerance and time horizon, you can help yourself make progress
toward your financial goals – and lessen the
risk of running out of energy “mid-stream.”
Of course, competitive swimmers have to be
diligent not just in what they do eat but also in
what they don’t. That’s why they avoid sweets,
such as sodas and desserts, when it’s close
to race time. These items do not provide last-
ing energy – in fact,
they actually sap energy once the sugar
wears off. As an investor, you, too, need
to avoid the temptation of “sweets” in the
form of high-yield or
“hot” investment vehicles. You may find
some of these investments to be alluring,
but you will need to
carefully weigh the
extra risks involved.
DOWNEY
For many people,
these types of investments may not provide
the long-term stability needed to help maintain a healthy, productive investment portfolio.
While what swimmers eat, or don’t eat, is important to them, their drinking habits are also
crucial. The competitive environment – warm
pool water, warm air temperatures and high
humidity – can quickly lead to dehydration,
so swimmers need to drink sizable amounts
of water and sports drinks before and during
practice. And you, as an investor, need your
own type of liquidity, for at least two reasons.
First, you need enough cash or cash equivalents to take advantage of new investment
opportunities as they arise; without the ability
to add new investments, your portfolio could
start to “dehydrate.” Second, you need enough
liquid investments – specifically, low-risk vehicles that offer preservation of principal – to
create an emergency fund, ideally containing
six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses.
Without such a fund, you may be forced to
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dip into long-term investments to pay for unexpected costs, such as a major car repair,
a new furnace or a large bill from the dentist.
So the next time you see competitive swimmers churning through their lanes, give a
thought as to the type of diet that is helping
propel them along – and think of the similarities to the type of “fueling” you’ll need to keep
your investment strategy moving forward.
R. Kelley Downey is a Financial Advisor for
Edward Jones in Claremont at 3332 East
Main Street. For more information, call 4599933, e-mail to richard.downey@edwardjones.com, or visit www.edwardjones.com.
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Vacation tips to help protect your home
INSURANCE INSIGHT
P
BY RUSSELL D. MURR
lanning a vacation? Before you hit the
road, stopping to take a few extra precautions could keep your vacation from
costing more than you bargained for. Erie Insurance recommends the following: “You can save
quite a bit of money by talking to your insurance
agent before you rent a car,” advises Russell
D. Murr of Catawba Valley Insurance Agency
in Hickory. “In most cases, whatever coverage and deductibles you have on your own car
would apply when you rent a car, providing you
are using the car for pleasure and not for business and are staying in the country or Canada.”
• If you leave your car at home, park it
in the driveway to give the appearance
that someone is home. Make sure not to
leave your garage door opener in the car.
• Have a neighbor set out the trash on normal
collection days and bring in mail and packages
daily. Make sure they place the pile of mail away
from windows. If you will be gone for an extended
period, arrange to have yard work taken care of.
• If you have an alarm system, make sure it
is in working order and set whenever anyone
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outdoor lighting and timers for indoor lights.
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tual cash value coverage; damaged property Hickory. For more information, call Murr
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ing machine message
Conover Hardware hosts customer appreciation day
to announce you are
out of town. Check in
every few days to listen to your messages.
• If you are staying in a hotel, ask
for rooms that open
to interior hallways
away from outside
doors. Look for hoMURR
tels with electronic
key cards, which are reprogrammed for
each new guest. Avoid taking your key card
out in public places where it can be stolen.
• Do not keep money or jewelry in your
PHOTO BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
checked luggage or in your hotel room. If
On
April
25,
Conover
Hardware
at
101
2nd
Street
SW
in downtown Conover hosted their
possible, divide money up among the adults
in case one is the victim of a pickpocket. Use annual Spring Fling customer appreciation day. During the event factory representatravelers’ checks during extended vacations tives from Stihl, Valspar, DeWalt, Scotts, Cabot, Wyatt-Quarles, Case, Worx, Hy-Ko, Vicwhenever possible. Keep jewelry with you torinox, Earthborn, and others were on hand to answer questions and offer special rates
or secured in the hotel safe until you need it. on selected merchandise. Also featured during the event were area businesses such
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provide coverage for the theft of personal pos- merchandise, door prizes, special deals on merchandise, and free food and drinks were
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May, 2013 • Volume 7 Issue 5
What you need to know about Melanoma
THE MEDICAL MESSAGE
T
BY CRYSTAL MOSTELLER, PA-C
he month of May has been designated
melanoma/skin cancer detection and
prevention month. This month is dedicated to increasing public awareness of the
importance of prevention, early detection
and treatment of skin cancer. More than 3.5
million skin cancers are diagnosed annually
in more than two million people. Your risk of
getting skin cancer is real. Current estimates
show that one in five Americans will develop
skin cancer. On May 6, supporters will be
wearing orange for skin cancer awareness.
When you’re having fun outdoors, it’s easy
to forget how important it is to protect yourself
from the sun. Unprotected skin can be damaged by the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays in as little as 15 minutes. Yet it can take up to 12 hours
for skin to show the full effect of sun exposure.
Even if it’s cool and cloudy, you still need protection. UV rays, not the temperature, do the
damage. Clouds do not block UV rays; they
filter them, and sometimes only slightly. Remember to plan ahead, and keep sun protection handy in your car, bag, or child’s backpack.
So, you think you want a tan to look good?
Tanned skin is damaged skin. Any change
in the color of your skin after time outside
indicates damage from UV rays even if it
is just a tan color. People should also remember that using a tanning bed causes
damage to your skin, just like the sun.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. There are 3 types of
skin cancer. The two most common types, called
basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, are
highly curable. But melanoma, the third most
common skin cancer, is more dangerous.
Anyone can get skin cancer, but
these things put you at higher risk:
•
A
lighter
natural
skin
color.
• A personal history of skin cancer.
• A family
history
of
melanoma.
• Exposure to the sun through work and play.
• A history of sunburns early in life.
• Skin that burns,
freckles,
reddens
easily, or becomes
painful in the sun.
• Blue or green eyes.
•
Naturally
blond or red hair.
It is very important to take precautions against sun
exposure every day
of the year. Midday
hours from 10 a.m.
MOSTELLER
to 4 p.m., are when
UV rays are strongest and do the most
damage. UV rays can reach you on cloudy
days, and can reflect off of surfaces like
water, cement, sand, and snow. Things
that you can do to protect yourself include:
• Seek shade, especially during midday hours.
• Cover up with clothing to protect exposed skin.
• Wear a hat with a wide brim to
shade the face, head, ears, and neck.
• Wear sunglasses that wrap around
and block as close to 100 percent of
both UVA and UVB rays as possible.
• Put on sunscreen with broad spectrum (UVA and UVB) protection and sun
protective factor (SPF) 15 or higher.
• Avoid tanning beds and sunlamps.
The UV rays from them are as dangerous as the UV rays from the sun.
Skin Cancer Facts
• In 2012, about 76,250 new melanomas
will be diagnosed (about 44,250 in men and
32,000 in women). Incidence rates for melanoma have been rising for at least 30 years.
• Unlike many other common cancers, melanoma has a wide age distribution. It occurs
in younger as well as older people. Rates
continue to increase with age and are highest among those in their 80s, but melanoma
is not uncommon even among those younger
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322-3938, or e-mail to lsigmon@expectbsa.com. on May 16 at 6 p.m. A suggested donation is $5
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What you need to know about Melanoma
than 30. In fact, it is one of the more common
cancers in young adults. Early diagnosis is the
key to curing this potentially deadly disease,
and diagnostic tools are playing a crucial
role in aiding dermatologists to spot melanomas at earlier – and more curable – stages.
• Melanoma is more than 10 times more
common in whites than in African Americans.
• Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most
common form of skin cancer; an estimated
2.8 million are diagnosed annually in the
United States. BCCs are rarely fatal, but
can be highly disfiguring if allowed to grow.
• Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the
second most common form of skin cancer. An estimated 700,000 cases are diagnosed each year in the United States,
resulting in approximately 2,500 deaths.
• Actinic keratosis is the most common precancer; it affects more than 58 million Americans.
• Between 40 percent and 50 percent of Americans who live to age 65 will
have either skin cancer at least once.
• Who survives skin cancer? The survival rate
for patients, whose melanoma is detected early, before the tumor has penetrated the skin,
is about 97 percent. The survival rate falls to
15 percent for those with advanced disease.
So help protect yourself from skin cancer and remember that the good news
is because skin cancer is chiefly a lifestyle disease, it is also highly preventable.
Crystal Mosteller is a licensed Physicians
Assistant, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree
in Interdisciplinary Health Care and a Master’s Degree in Medicine. Mosteller works at
Claremont Family Medicine which is located at 3221 West Main Street in downtown
Claremont. For more information, call 4594445, or visit www.claremontfamilymedicine.com or www.cornerstonehealth.com.
Grief Camp, a day-long program to help children in grades 1-7 cope with the loss of a loved
one. The event will take place at Blackburn
Baptist Church on Highway 10 in Hickory on
May 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The camp is
free and open to the general public. Children
will interact with other kids who have experienced a similar loss. They will also make
crafts, ride horses, share in group time, play
games, and make new friends. Lunch will be
served, and reservations are required by May
10. For more information or to register a child,
call Patti Weatherford at 466-0466, ext. 3206.
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Hospice to host annual golf
tournament on May 13
NEWTON – Catawba Regional Hospice is
gearing up for its annual Friends Fore Hospice
Golf Tournament, which will take place on May
13 at the Catawba Country Club at 1154 Country Club Road in Newton. Registration will begin
at 7:30 a.m., and a shotgun start is scheduled
for 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. A buffet lunch will
be served between the morning and afternoon
rounds. Individual player costs are $100, and a
foursome costs $400. Fees cover 18 holes, cart
and green fees, practice range, a light breakfast, a buffet lunch, and complimentary beverages. Prizes will be awarded to first, second,
third, and women’s flights. Players should register by May 8. A 50/50 raffle will also be held,
and tickets are $10. To register or for more information, contact Mary Wesley at 466-0466,
ext. 2143, or e-mail to mwesley@pchcv.org.
bird drawing will also be held in July. For
more information, or to purchase tickets, call
the Claremont Rescue Squad at 459-7968
or visit www.claremontrescue.org. Tickets
will also be on sale at the Claremont Rescue Squad Headquarters at 2748 South Oxford Street in Claremont, and Claremont City
Hall at 3288 East Main Street in Claremont.
Claremont church to host
clothing give away
CLAREMONT – St. Marks Lutheran Church
Witness Team at 3216 West Main Street in
downtown Claremont has announced they
will hold their third annual clothing give away
on June 8 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Spring and
summer clothing will be free to any citizens
throughout the area who need it. The giveaway will be held in the church Family Life
Center. Those wanting to donate any gently
used men’s, ladies, or children’s spring and
summer clothing can drop off items on May
Claremont Rescue Squad to
24, May 25, May 31, and June 1 from 4 to 6
host 20 Guns in 20 Days raffle p.m., at the Family Life Center. For more inCLAREMONT – The Claremont Rescue formation, call the church office at 459-2161.
Squad has announced that it will host a raffle DHHS issues fish
drawing fundraiser for 20 Guns in 20 Days.
Tickets are $20 each, and a drawing will be consumption advisory
held each weekday in November for one of RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of
many different varieties of guns. An early Health and Human Services, Division of Public
Health has issued a fish consumption advisory
for striped bass and largemouth bass in Lake
Norman in Mecklenburg, Iredell, Lincoln, and
Catawba Counties. Elevated levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were found in striped
and largemouth bass that exceeded the state
action level for PCBs. DHHS is recommending that pregnant women, nursing women,
women who may become pregnant, and children under age 15 should not eat any striped
bass or largemouth bass from Lake Norman.
Claremont seniors program
scheduled for May 15
CLAREMONT – The monthly City of Claremont
senior citizens breakfast will be held on May 15
at 8:30 a.m., at First Baptist Church at 4791
South Depot Street in Claremont. The program will feature Green Room actresses, Gina
McWhirter who will be on hand singing numerous songs. The breakfast is catered by the Boxcar Grille, costs $3.50 per person, and consists
of bacon, sausage, eggs, grits, biscuits, gravy,
orange juice and coffee. RSVP your attendance to Susan Tucker at 465-9971 by May 12.
Kids Marathon of Catawba
County a success
NEWTON – On April 27, the Kids Marathon
of Catawba County welcomed participants
to run the final mile of the 25 miles they ran
or walked during the previous six to eight
weeks. Founded in 2005, the Kids Marathon
was designed to reduce childhood obesity in
Catawba County by helping kids understand
the importance of regular exercise as part
of their general health and weight control.
According to Dr. Mark Hawkins of Claremont
Family Medicine (a sponsor of the event), “For
children ages 5 to 12, the obesity rate has
quadrupled in the last 30 years. In NC, more
than one million young people are considered
obese, resulting in an estimated $302 million in
associated medical costs. Because an obese
child is more likely to become an obese adult,
we wanted children to see that they could incorporate regular exercise into their lives by
spreading the 26 miles of the marathon across
a one to two month period. We feel this important initiative will have a real impact on
the health of the children in our community.”
The Kids Marathon of Catawba County is
unique in that – beyond encouraging health
exercise routines – it also creates healthy
competition between the elementary schools in
Catawba County. Cash awards up to $2,500 are
given to the five elementary schools that have
the most kids complete the marathon. Also, the
school with the most kids completing the marathon also will be awarded The Catawba Cup
trophy and bragging rights for the next year.
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Claremont Rescue Squad hosts annual fundraiser
Claremont says goodbye to police chief, Gerald Tolbert
The Claremont Rescue Squad hosted their thirteenth annual Pig Pickin’ and Poker Run
fundraiser at the Claremont Rescue Squad headquarters in Claremont on April 20. Over
215 motorcycles participated in the poker run, and prizes were handed out for the best
hand, the second best hand and worst hand. By the end of the day over 800 lbs. of BBQ,
350 lbs. of BBQ chicken, 175 lbs. of cole slaw and 28 gallons of baked beans were served
to hungry supporters of the rescue squad. The event also featured a 50/50 drawing, and
numerous raffle prizes were also handed out. A silent auction was also held and featured
NASCAR memorabilia, furniture, gift certificates and many other donated items. The
annual event was co-sponsored by the Blue Knights NC XI Law Enforcement M/C. The
Claremont Rescue Squad is located at 2748 South Oxford Street in Claremont. For questions, volunteer information, or to make a donation, call the headquarters 459-7968.
Friends, family, and colleagues of retiring Claremont Police Chief, Gerald R. Tolbert
gathered in the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Family Life Center in downtown Claremont
on April 27 to say goodbye during Tolbert’s retirement banquet. Tolbert’s law enforcement career has spanned a total of 44 years, 30 of which were spent as the Chief of
Police for the City of Claremont. During the event, Tolbert was presented with numerous
retirement gifts from local and state representatives. Pictured above, Claremont Mayor,
David Morrow (left) presents Tolbert (right) with his badge.
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Claremont Youth Council
seeks new members
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Phi Theta Kappa members. Recently inducted area members include Jean Grindstaff of
Claremont; Hannah Grindstaff of Claremont;
Jennifer Gearhart of Conover; Kerri Smith of
Conover; Dani McClain of Terrell; Leah Musaeus of Newton; Taylor Sigmon of Conover;
Eliana M.S. Richards of Maiden; Imelda Navarro-Amador of Conover; Patrick Henley of
Claremont; Jordan King of Conover; Maria
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CLAREMONT – The City of Claremont is
currently seeking area youth to serve on the
Claremont City Youth Council (CYC) for the
2013-2014 school year. The CYC is open
to students in grades 9-12 at Bunker Hill
High School, Bandys High School, or homeschooled students in those districts. Mandatory monthly meetings are held in the Council
Chambers of Claremont City Hall on the first
Sunday afternoon each month at 3 p.m. Applications are available at the Bandys and
Bunker Hill High School guidance offices,
and at Claremont City Hall at 3288 East Main Parent workshop to be
Street in downtown Claremont. Return appli- held in Conover on May 11
cations to a guidance counselor or Claremont
CONOVER – Parenting Coach, Ann Miller will
City Hall for review. If you have questions, elead a discussion on how to raise a successmail to claremontyouthcouncil@gmail.com.
ful teen-ager at 12:30 p.m., on May 11, at the
Conover Branch Library at 403 Conover StaCVCC inducts new
in downtown Conover. The public is inmembers into honor society tion
vited to the hour-long session geared toward
HICKORY – Catawba Valley Community’s preparing a teen to live independently. Miller,
Beta Eta Delta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa will discuss how parents can best prepare
International Honor Society recently inducted teens for entry into the adult world by acting
new members. Phi Theta Kappa is the most as a guide/mentor. Miller holds a BS degree
prestigious scholarly organization for students in nursing from UCLA, and a master’s degree
at two-year colleges. Phi Theta Kappa mem- from the University of Kentucky. For more inbers can apply for scholarships at four-year formation, call Siobhan Loendorf at 466-5108.
CSC to open butterfly
habitat on May 18
HICKORY – The Catawba Science Center
(CSC) has announced it will open the FlutterBy Butterfly Habitat, on May 18. The habitat
offers adults and children the unique opportunity to get an up close look at numerous
species of live butterflies. This seasonal but-
terfly house will feature native North Carolina
and semi-tropical varieties of butterflies. The
habitat will also offer a nursery, where people
can learn about the lifecycle of the butterflies and see future inhabitants of the exhibit.
The exhibit will be open through Sept. 1. For
more information about the CSC’s programs,
events, exhibits, hours or summer camps,
call 322-8169, or visit CatawbaScience.org.
Tree planting ceremony held at Claremont Elementary
On April 19, Cargo Transporters (CT) in Claremont celebrated Earth Day by hosting a
tree dedication ceremony for a pink dogwood tree at Claremont Elementary School in
Claremont. During the event, Claremont Elementary School Principal, Kim Yancey welcomed everyone in attendance and led everyone through the Pledge of Allegiance. CT
representative, Doug Brown; Claremont Mayor, David Morrow; and CT representative
and Claremont City Council member, Shawn Brown all took the time to talk about Earth
Day to the students on hand. Students then presented the representatives on hand with
a birdhouse and habitat to be placed on the tree. Students also gave the representatives
thank you cards and a picture. Pictured above from left to right: Front row; Micaela Pope,
Lindsey Elrod, and Jackson Brown. Back row; Leah Brown Early (CT representative),
D.B. Setzer (CT and Claremont City Council representative), David Morrow (Claremont
Mayor), Shawn Brown (CT and Claremont City Council representative), Kim Yancey (Claremont Elementary School Principal), Doug Barrick (Claremont City Manager), and Doug
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Unity Day Festival
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NEWTON – The Newton Festival and Events
Committee has announced plans to host
its annual Unity Day Festival on May 18 in
downtown Newton. The day-long festival will
combine the city wide yard sale, Unity Day
Celebration, and evening entertainment. The
day kicks off with the yard sale at 7 a.m., will
take place on the streets between South Brady
Avenue and South Ashe Avenue and between
A and C Streets. Spaces are available for
$5, and participants may bring tents, tables,
trailers, etc. Registration forms are available
at www.newtonnc.gov, at the Newton Recreation Center at 23 South Brady Avenue, and
at Newton City Hall at 401 North Main Avenue.
The Unity Day Celebration will begin at 11
a.m., with the annual Parade of Flags. The
annual Unity Day Award will be presented at
noon. The event will feature art, dancing, music, and food. Children’s activities include inflatables, crafts, and face painting. At 5 p.m.,
Newton Nights will begin, and local band, Baby
Black will perform. Food sales will continue
into the evening, and a wine and art crawl has
also been scheduled. For more information
about the Unity Day Celebration, visit www.
newtonnc.gov or the city’s Facebook page.
The Green Room to host
‘The Red Velvet Cake War’
NEWTON – The Green Room Community Theatre has announced it will present the comedy
production of “The Red Velvet Cake War,” on
May 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, and 19. Friday
and Saturday shows are at 8 p.m., and Sunday
shows are at 3 p.m. In this Southern-fried comedy, the Verdeen cousins could not have picked
a worse time to plan a family reunion. Their
antics have delighted local gossips in the town
of Sweetgum, and the eyes of Texas are upon
them. Performances will be held at the Old Post
Office Playhouse at 10 South Main Avenue in
Newton. To purchase tickets, call 464-6128
Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $14 for adults, $12
for seniors and students, and $8 for children
ages 12 and under. For more information, call
464-6583, or visit www.the-green-room.org.
HCT to present ‘Doctor
Dolittle’ in May
HICKORY – Hickory Community Theatre
(HCT) has announced it will present musical
adventure, “Doctor Dolittle,” on May 10, 11, 17,
18, 24, and 25 at 8 p.m.; May 16 and 23 at
7:30 p.m.; and May 19 and 26 at 2:30 p.m..
The story is a whimsical and lighthearted tale,
set against a backdrop of turbulent events. As
the play opens, Dolittle is mistakenly accused
of murder when he tosses a circus seal into
the sea. In fact, he is returning the creature to
her home and family. Meanwhile, Doolittle is
pursuit of the lovely, but independent Emma.
He has a rival for her hand in Matthew Mugg.
Tickets are $16, and $14 for senior citizens,
and $7 for students/children. Thursday night
tickets are $10 for adults, and $7 for student/
children tickets. For more information or to
purchase tickets, visit www.hickorytheatre.
org, or visit the box office or call 328-2283
from 12 to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Friday.
Art Crawl planned for
Hickory on May 16
HICKORY – The HDDA has announced that the
Downtown Hickory Spring Art Crawl will be held
on May 16. The evening will feature an evening
of art, music and fun. The crawl begins at 5
p.m., with a kick-off party at the Jackson Group
located at 219 First Avenue SW, and continues
throughout downtown Hickory until 8 p.m. Maps
will be available at the kick-off party and other
participating businesses. The event will also
feature children’s activities on Union Square
and artists demonstrations. More information
can be found on Facebook at https://www.
facebook.com/events/162282480596246/.
Canasta and dominoes session
to be held in Claremont
CLAREMONT – The Claremont Parks and
Recreation Committee invites all area citizens
who are interested in playing or learning to
play canasta, or dominoes to mark the second
Tuesday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m., on
their calendars. The next session will be held
on May 14 at O’Cup Bean and Bakery at 3279
East Main Street in downtown Claremont. For
more information, call Mary Larson at 459-1211.
WPS schedules two events
to be held on May 18
HICKORY – The Western Piedmont Symphony
(WPS) has announced it will host two events
on May 18. The first event is a Cosi Fan Tapas
event at the Moretz Board room next to the
SALT Block Auditorium in Hickory at 6 p.m. The
event will feature food and Spanish wines for
$25, and reservations are required by 2 p.m.,
on May 13. The Kontras Quartet will then perform music by Beethoven, Dvorak and Volans
at 7:30 p.m., at the SALT Block Auditoriuum in
Hickory. Ticket prices are $15, $20, and $25
and reservations are required. For more information, questions, or to make reservations for
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Bringing the past to the present
Catawba County Historical
Association to host numerous events
at museum and other locations.
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
NEWTON – The Catawba County Historical
Association (CCHA) has announced plans to
host a number of new exhibits at the Catawba
County Museum of History at 30 North College Avenue in downtown Newton, and other
events at the historic Murray’s Mill at 1489
Murray’s Mill Road in Catawba. Over the next
few months the CCHA will host the exhibits
“The Quilter’s Needle,” “Catawba Soldier in
Afghanistan,” and “Swingin’ for the Fences:
History of Catawba Baseball” at the Catawba
County Museum of History. The CCHA will
also host three special events at Murray’s
Mill, and they include Tall Tales Under the Mill
Moon, the 14th Annual Murray’s Mill Bike Ride,
and the Murray’s Mill 100th Birthday Party.
“The Quilter’s Needle,” exhibit includes twentyfour quilts made in Catawba County from 1790
until the 1970s. The exhibit includes one of the
museum’s most recent acquisitions, a rare Civil
War Era quilt made by Martha Lizzie Barger, a
resident of Hickory Station in the 1860s. Barger
made the quilt for her brother Marcus, who had
recently enlisted in the Confederate Army. The
exhibit is currently on display through May 15.
The “Catawba Soldier in Afghanistan,” exhibit honors the wartime military service of
men and women in Catawba County. The
items on display include the array of uniforms, weaponry and gear used by soldiers
in the field. Featured in the exhibit is a US
Marine Corp. MT-500 made by Harley-Davidson. The exhibit also includes opposition
army uniforms, flags, and weaponry. The exhibit is currently on display through Sept. 15.
“Swingin’ for the Fences: History of Catawba Baseball,” is an upcoming exhibit will give
the youth of today a chance to connect to the
past legends of the sport in Catawba County.
This exhibit will showcase the love of the sport
shared by many Catawba County residents.
The CCHA is asking area residents and baseball memorabilia collectors to donate or loan
any uniforms, equipment, photographs of the
players and ball fields, and any other memorabilia to use in this exhibit. All loans or donations
of artifacts will be accepted at the museum
on Tuesday through Friday from 12 to 4 p.m.
The Catawba County Museum of History is
open on Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. For more information or questions,
call 465-0383, or visit www.catawbahistory.org.
The CCHA sponsored events at Murray’s Mill
include Tall Tales Under the Mill Moon on May
11 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. The tradition of storytelling is deeply intertwined into the history of
North Carolina. The CCHA invites everyone to
enjoy a night under the stars overlooking the
Murray’s Mill pond for music, food, and storytelling. Bluegrass music will be performed by
Roy Ham and Ken Campbell of Newton, and
the participants will enjoy a hobo style buffet of
barbeque and fire-pit roasted potatoes. During
the dinner, four master storytellers will be traveling from table to table sharing NC Jack Tales
that have been passed down for generations.
Cynthia Moore Brown of Summerfield, Terry
Rollins of Washington, Trish Dumser of Cornelius, and Sylvia Payne from Newton will be
on hand telling their stories. The audience
will get a chance to cast a vote for who told
the best tale, and the winner will receive an
original piece of Catawba Valley pottery. Tickets cost $45 CCHA members and $50 for
non-members, and can be purchased by calling 465-0383 or at the Museum of History.
The 14th Annual Murray’s Mill Bike Ride
will be held on June 1, and will start at 8 a.m.
Pre-registration cost is $20 through May 25.
The cost is $30 the day of the ride, and registration will begin at 7 a.m. The event will
be held rain or shine. Three routes are available, and are 15, 30 or 65 miles; and lunch
will be provided at the end of the ride. For
more information or to register, visit www.heritagealliance.org or www.catawbahistory.org.
Rounding out the events at Murray’s Mill will
be the Murray’s Mill 100th Birthday Party on
July 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone through
the area is invited to come out and enjoy a BBQ
lunch, cake, ice cream, a rubber duck race,
and more. For more information or questions
about historic Murray’s Mill, call 241-4299,
465-0383, or visit www.catawbahistory.org.
Claremont Bell Choir to
perform on May 4
CLAREMONT – The Claremont Bell Choir has
announced it will perform several pieces of
sacred and secular music on the front porch
of O’Cup Bean and Bakery at 3279 East Main
Street in downtown Claremont on May 4 at 9
a.m. All area citizens are invited to attend this
free concert which will be held in conjunction
with the annual Claremont city wide yard sale.
Donations to support the choir are welcomed,
as the choir is a volunteer choir featuring
members from Bethlehem United Methodist
Church, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, and First
Baptist Church. The choir is currently looking
for new members, and you do not have to be a
member of the three churches to join. For more
information, call Carol Schaefer at 962-1961.
New Life Baptist Fellowship Church
Invites Everyone To Its Annual
PRAISE IN THE PARK
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FESTIVITIES START AT 12 PM IN CLAREMONT CITY PARK AT 3384 EAST MAIN STREET
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Champions Tour event
unveils new name and logo
CONOVER – The Greater Hickory Classic at
Rock Barn presented by Kia Motors Champions Tour event is now the Greater Hickory
Kia Classic at Rock Barn. In addition, a new
on the Jones Course at Rock Barn Golf and
Spa in Conover. The tournament will launch
an updated Web site at www.greaterhickorykiaclassic.com in the near future. The annual event features a week of events and
attractions, including exhibitions, pro-ams
and three days of Champions Tour competition. For more information, call 459-4000,
or visit www.greaterhickorykiaclassic.com.
Newton plans Take-A-Kid
Fishing Day for June 15
tournament logo was also unveiled and an
updated Web site will launch soon. The 11th
annual Greater Hickory Kia Classic at Rock
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Annual antique power show
to be held in Newton
NEWTON – During the third weekend in May
(May 17-19), the Foothills Antique Power Association (FAPA) will be hosting their tenth annual Antique Power Show at the American Legion Fairgrounds in Newton. The annual event
will feature a number of antique tractors, farm
machinery, cars, trucks, motorcycles, stationary engines, horse-drawn and hand-powered
equipment, and more. Everyone throughout
the area is invited to attend this family-themed
event. May 17 will feature a lawn-mower pull.
May 18 will feature a kids pedal tractor pull, and
an Old Time Tractor Pulling Association (OTTPA) truck and tractor pull. Admission is $5 per
person (children ages 12 and under are admitted for free). The FAPA will salute the men and
women who have served in the military by giving them free admission on May 17. For more
information, contact Show Chairman, Ned Story at 461-0637; or President, Wilson Sigmon
at 256-8818. You can also obtain more information by visiting www.foothillsantique.com.
NEWTON – The Newton Recreation Department has announced it will host its annual
Take-A-Kid Fishing Day on June 15 from 9 a.m.
to 12 p.m., at Herman’s Fish Lake off Highway
10 at 1954 Grandview Drive in Newton. The
event is open to all children ages 3-17, and
children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration Participants
can register from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on June 1
at Academy Sports at 2162 US 70 in Hickory.
Participants may also register by 8:30 a.m., on
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CONOVER – Boy Scout Troop 312 has announced plans to host its annual car show
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Bunker Hill football team
to host golf tournament
CLAREMONT – The Bunker Hill High School
football team has announced plans to host its
first annual golf tournament fundraiser at River
Oaks Golf and Country Club at 233 Broken Arrow Drive in Statesville on May 31 at 1 p.m.
Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and
third place; men’s and women’s long drive;
closest-to-pin; and longest putt. The event
will also feature a raffle, door prizes, a variety
of mulligans, a putting contest, and a 50/50
drawing. Check-in for the event will begin at
11:30 a.m., range balls will be provided, and
dinner will be provided at the conclusion of
play. If any business or individual is interested
in becoming a hole sponsor or corporate sponsor, contact Travis Conner at 499-1310. The
cost to participate is $60 per person, and $240
for a team. Hole sponsorships are $100 per
hole. For more information, or to register, contact Travis Connor at 499-1310, Lee Miller at
381-8985, or Mark Bumgardner at 234-7776.
girls ages 6 to 14 years on June 18-21 from
9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Jacob Fork Park at 3730
West NC 10 in Newton. The camp emphasizes
the fundamentals through lectures, discussions, and skill stations. Children will properly
develop and acquire baseball skills to improve
their abilities. Participants should bring water
and a small snack, and concessions will also
be available. The early bird registration fee
is $135 through May 29. Regular registration
runs from May 30-June 18 and the fee is $150.
Participants must fill out an application form.
For more information call (336) 684-4861,
or e-mail to mayosbaseballschool@gmail.
com; or call the Newton Recreation Department at 695-4317, or visit www.newtonnc.gov.
Youth sports registration to
be held in Maiden in June
MAIDEN – The Maiden Recreation Department at 207 East Klutz Street in downtown
Maiden has announced it will host registration
for the youth football, soccer, and volleyball
programs on June 15-July 15. Youth football
is offered to boys ages 9 and 10 (Junior VarNewton to host baseball
sity), and ages 11 and 12 (Varsity). Youth soccamp on June 18-21
cer is offered to boys and girls. Pee Wee is
NEWTON – The Newton Parks and Recreation for children ages 4 to 6, Junior Varsity is for
Department and Dream Bat Company will of- children ages 7 to 9, and Varsity is for children
fer a Fundamental Baseball Camp for boys/ ages 10 to 13. Youth volleyball is offered to
girls in grades 3-8, and the league is divided
into two divisions: Junior Varsity (grades 3-5),
and Varsity (grades 6-8.) All sports divisions
are based on the age of each participant as
of Oct. 15, and a fee is required for each child
to participate. For more information, call 4285022, 428-5023, or visit www.maidennc.com.
ECCCM to host annual
golf tournament on May 9
NEWTON – Eastern Catawba Cooperative
Christian Ministry (ECCCM) will be hosting
its annual benefit golf tournament at Glen
Oaks Golf Club at 245 Golf Course Road
in Maiden on May 9 with a 1 p.m., shotgun
start. The Methodist Men from First UMC in
Conover will provide a BBQ lunch beginning
at 11:30 a.m., until play begins. This year’s
event will be include an Open Division and a
Church Division. Prizes include tournament
winner, longest drive for men, women and seniors, as well as closest to the pin on the front
and back nine. The cost is $75 per person,
or $300 per team. One mulligan per player
may be purchased for $5, with a total of four
mulligans per team. For more information or
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Catawba Elementary to host
golf tournament on May 18
CATAWBA – Catawba Elementary School
has announced plans to host its first annual fundraising golf tournament on May 18
at 1 p.m., Glen Oaks Golf Club at 245 Golf
Course Road near Maiden at 1 p.m. A four
person team costs $200. Sponsorship levels
are available for a cost of $50 to $500. The
tournament will go to the completion of a walking track at the school. The PTO is currently
in need of volunteers and donations for the
event, and donations are tax deductible. For
more information, to register, or to make a
donation, call the school office at 241-3131.
Boating education classes
scheduled in Sherrills Ford
SHERRILLS FORD – The NC Wildlife Resources Commission has announced it will
host several boating education courses in
May and June. The classes will be held on
May 22-23 and June 20-21 from 6 p.m. to 9
p.m., at the Sherrills Ford Fire Department
Headquarters at 4011 Slanting Bridge Road
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Catawba UMC to host
numerous May events
CATAWBA – Catawba United Methodist
Church at 207 East Central Avenue in downtown Catawba has announced that the church
choir will observe Youth Sunday on May 5 at
the 10:30 a.m., worship service. The congregation will meet at the Family Life Center for
a unique service led by the Junior and Senior
High Youth. The traditional 8:30 a.m., worship
service will be held at the church as usual. Pastor Rich Tuttle will speak on the topic of “Church
and State.” High school and college graduates will be recognized on Graduate Sunday
on May 19 at the 10:30 a.m., worship service.
Two $750 scholarships will also be awarded
by the United Methodist Men and Women.
The Friends of Christ will perform on May 1 at
the Brian Center on Tate Boulevard at 7 p.m.; and
May 22 at Carolina Rehab in Connelly Springs
at 7 p.m. Homecoming will be celebrated on
June 2, and there will only be one worship service at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Tom Jones will be the
guest speaker. Jones is a native of Catawba, a
former educator and the former town mayor. A
covered-dish meal will be served after the service and all friends and former members are
welcome. For more information, call the church
office at 241-4868, e-mail to dbrown@catawbaumc.org, or visit www.catawbaumc.org.
Environmental issues are
serious for Bethany UCC
CLAREMONT – The congregation of Bethany United Church of Christ at 2952 Bethany
Church Road in Claremont are taking environmental issues very seriously. They are sharing
in a resurrection witness for Planet Earth during
50 great days of greening up, powering down,
and shouting out for the environment. It’s called
Mission 4/1 Earth! “Mission 4/1 Earth: 50 Great
Days” is about living Jesus’ let-your-light-shine
proclamation in the Sermon on the Mount. The
project launched on April 1 and will continue
through the great 50 days of Eastertide. The
mission links together four significant events:
Easter (March 31), Earth Day (April 22), Arbor
Day (April 26) and Pentecost (May 19). UCC
congregations, colleges, seminaries, camps,
and health and human service agencies
around the world will join together in a shared
mission campaign. National goals are to: offer
more than one million hours of engaged earth
care, plant more than 100,000 trees, and write
and send more than 100,000 advocacy letters. Everyone is encouraged to join Bethany
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DENVER – Denver United Methodist Church
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a Cure car, truck, and motorcycle show. The
event will be held on June 8 from 9 a.m. to
2 p.m., and registration is $20 for the first car
and $10 for additional vehicles. Registration
will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and awards will
be presented at 1:30 p.m. Awards will be given
for the Top 40, and the Peoples Choice; and
goodie bags and dash plaques will be given
to the first 50 vehicles registered. All proceeds
benefit Relay for Life and the American Cancer
Society. For more information, call Anne Willis
at (704) 609-9953, e-mail to dizzydevil65@bellsouth.net, or visit www.cruisingforacure.info.
Friendship UMC plans
annual car show for June 1
NEWTON – Friendship United Methodist
Church at 2900 NC Highway 16 South in Newton has announced they will be hosting their
third annual mission car, truck, and motorcycle
show on June 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the
church grounds. Registration will be held on the
day of the show from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., for $15
per vehicle, and awards to be given at 3 p.m.
Awards will be Best in Class, Best in ShowCar, Truck and Motorcycle; and car classes
are 1900-1930, 1940-1950, 1960-1970, 19801990 and 2000-2012. A kids zone will be open
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and refreshments be on
sale. For more information or questions, contact
Terry Donaldson at 461-5741, Richard Dixon at
461-0634, or Richie’s Rides at 464-6767. You
can also obtain more information by visiting the
church Web site at www.friendship-umc.org.
LNLC to host car show and
golf outing in May
DENVER – Lake Norman Lutheran Church of
Denver has announced it will host two events
during the month of May. The first event will be a
golf outing on May 11 at 1:30 p.m., at Glen Oaks
Golf Club at 245 Golf Course Road in Maiden.
The entry fee is $45 per person. Contact Scott
Babcock at (704) 258-0154, or e-mail to imscootertoo@hotmail.com for more information
or questions. The church has also announced
that it will also host its annual spring car show
at 1445 Highway 16 North in Denver on May
18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cars, trucks, and motorcycles are welcome to participate. The event
will feature awards, door prizes, a silent auction, and refreshments. Contact Tom Garchek
at (704) 662-0038, or e-mail to sewnag@windstream.net for more information or questions.
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Downtown Claremont
459.2161
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Catawba church to host
concerts in June and July
CATAWBA – Calvary’s Hill Freewill Baptist
Church at 1914 Robert Rufty Lane in Catawba
has announced plans to host musical events
on June 1 and July 14. The first event will be
an outdoor singing event on June 1 at 5 p.m.
The event will feature Michael Wayne Smith,
and hamburgers, hot dogs, desserts, and
drinks will be available. Everyone is asked
to bring a lawn chair or blanket. The church
will also host The Joyful Sounds in the church
sanctuary on July 14 from 6 to 7:15 p.m.
New Vision Presbyterian
Church plans May events
terested in going to Camp Grier in the summer
near Old Fort are invited to a meeting at 2 p.m.
The Lifetree Cafe will be held every Wednesday at 7 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall and is
open to everyone. A nursery is also available,
and dinner is served at 6:30 p.m., and costs
$3 per person. For more information about the
Lifetree Cafe, visit www.Lifetreecafe.com. For
more information, call the church office at 4641330, or visit www.NewVisionConover.com.
Mylon Hayes Family will sing at the morning service, and hamburgers and hot dogs
will be served for lunch. A variety of games
will also be held outside during and after
the lunch. The church preschool will host its
Spring Program and Graduation on May 9
at 7 p.m. The church will host a 3D archery
tournament on May 11 at 2 p.m. Awards will
be given to the top three shooters, and food
will be served after the tournament. The annual Service Appreciation Meal will be held
First Baptist Church plans on May 23 from 12 to 6 p.m. The meal is in
honor of active and inactive military, police,
special service on May 12
fire, and rescue personnel. For more informaCLAREMONT – First Baptist Church of Cla- tion, call the church office at 478-3118, e-mail
remont at 4791 South Depot Street in Clare- to glory@obcnc.org, or visit www.obcnc.org.
mont has announced that it will host a special
Mother’s Day and baby dedication worship NLBFC makes numerous
service during the 11 a.m., worship service announcements
on May 12. The church also hosts Sunday
CLAREMONT – New Life Baptist Fellowschool at 9:45 a.m., and a worship service at
ship Church at 2952 North Oxford Street in
11 a.m. and 6 p.m., every Sunday. The church
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CONOVER – New Vision Presbyterian Church
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scheduled the following events to be held in
May. During May, the worship services will
focus on the stories and words spoken after
the Resurrection. On May 19 we host a special
Pentecost worship service, and recognize the
graduates from high school and college. The Olivet Baptist Church
church will also celebrate the graduation of
Mark Osborne from the Certified Lay Pastors schedules May events
classes in Presbytery of Western North Caro- CATAWBA – Olivet Baptist Church at 7893
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dinner will be held. Also on May 19, those in- it will host a Family Fun Day on May 5. The
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TERRELL – Rehobeth United Methodist
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will be served in the Fellowship Hall. The
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Can God can overrule evil? Genesis 37:28 & 45:4-5
FROM THE PULPIT
BY REV. DENNIS J. RICHARDS, SR., D.MIN., D.D.
I
n seeking to answer the question, “Can
God overrule evil?” Let me ask some other
questions. In what kind of God do you believe? Let us read some related verses from
one of the great stories in the Old Testament.
Let us recall the story of Joseph. He was the
older of Jacob’s two sons by Rachel, Benjamin
being the younger son. Jacob had 10 other
sons by other wives, but Joseph was his favorite. This brought jealousy on the part of the
ten older brothers. When he was 17 years old,
his elder brothers were away from home tending their flocks. So, Jacob sent Joseph to bring
back news about them. When he found his
brothers, some of them wanted to kill him. Finally, he was sold to a passing caravan, which
in turn sold him as a slave in Egypt. The brothers stained Joseph’s coat with goat’s blood
and brought it to their father, who concluded
that he had been killed by some wild animal.
JOSEPH INTERPRETS DREAMS
In Egypt, through a series of circumstances, Joseph rose from slavery to become
the prime minister of Egypt. Joseph was
given this honor because of his interpretation of Pharaoh’s dreams that after seven
years of plenty there would be seven years
of famine. Hearing that there was grain in
Egypt, Jacob sent his sons there to purchase grain. They had to deal with Joseph.
They did not recognize him, but he recognized them. It was on a second trip to buy
grain that Joseph revealed his identity to
them, which brings us to our test: “Now therefore be not grieved... that you sold me here:
for God did send me before you to preserve
life.” They sold Joseph for selfish purposes;
God worked to preserve life. First, let us note
the words, “You sold me here.” They sold Joseph in order to be rid of their hated and despised brother, and in the process, they broke
their father’s heart. It was an evil deed performed by evil men for an evil purpose. It was
the work of the evil spirit, Satan, not of God.
The tragedy of human history is that man,
made in God’s image, is inclined toward serving Satan rather than God. In this, one sees
all of man’s inhumanity to man, which is the
cause of human suffering. Satan falsely
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claims to be sovereign in both human and
natural history, and no one can deny he exercises great power. Even Jesus called him
the prince of this age, but the Bible says Jesus Christ was manifested to destroy the
works of the devil. For the present however,
Satan defies the power and place of God.
TRAGEDIES OF NATURE
This explains the tragedies of nature when
natural forces wreak havoc and leave a path
of destruction, suffering, and death. It also
explains the evil which men do, leaving similar trails across history. All of these things
are evidenced in Job 1-2. It was Satan who
planted jealousy, greed, and vengeance in
the hearts of Joseph’s brothers. In a more
sober moment, they regretted it, but they
had acted in the will of Satan, not God’s.
This principle applies in every incident of evil
and its suffering. Furthermore, it explains why
the innocent suffer with the guilty. This was true
of both Job and Joseph. The prime example of
it is Jesus Himself. Not only does it explain evil,
it also strengthens the righteous in their suffering at the hands of evil. God does not will that
you suffer, but He does will that in these circumstances, you shall trust in Him to His glory.
TO PRESERVE LIFE
This calls for one more look at the events
contained in our text.
Judging by the moment, we would see
only that Joseph’s
brothers sold him into
slavery. Seen in the
light of holy history,
God sent him into
Egypt to preserve life,
not simply to preserve
physical life, but to
provide eternal life
for all who will receive
it. This should give
you faith and hope
RICHARDS
in your present circumstance. Do not judge your life by the moment but in the light of God’s greater context.
Joseph had viewed the total scene. He saw that
God had overruled his wicked brothers’ deed to
use him in His eternal purpose. Yes, God overrules the evil men do in order to bring blessings
to those who trust in Him. There is nothing so
evil but that God’s overruling hand can work in
it for your good, if you trust Him in the process.
The Rev. Dennis J. Richards, Sr., D., Min.,
D.D. is the Minister of First Baptist Church
of Claremont. First Baptist Church of Claremont is located at 4791 South Depot
Street in Claremont. For more information, call the church office at 459-7110.
First Baptist Church
4791 South Depot Street, Claremont
459-7110
Rev. Dennis J. Richards: Pastor, Doctor Of Ministry & Doctor Of Divinity
Rev. Jerry Teague: Associate Pastor/Educational Director
Sunday Schedule
Sunday School – 9:45 AM
Morning Worship – 11 AM
Children’s Church – 11 AM
Evening Worship – 6 PM
Wednesday Schedule
Wednesday Night Service – 7 PM
RA’s And GA’s Meeting – 7 PM
Sunday Prayer Breakfast – 8:30 AM
Every Third Sunday Of The Month
Plan To Worship With Us This Sunday! We Love The Lord, Each Other And We Love You!
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will be a small charge for these DVD’s. For
more information, call the church office at 4597480, e-mail to bethlehemchurch@bellsouth.
CLAREMONT – Bethlehem United Method- net, or visit www.claremontbethlehem.com.
ist Church 3214 Catawba Street in Claremont
Bethany UCC to host
has announced that the church mission focus
in May will be a ECCCM food drive. Other mis- various events in May
sions that have collection baskets in the Con- CLAREMONT – Bethany United Church of
ference Room are: the Corner Table, ECCCM, Christ at 2952 Bethany Church Road in ClaGHCCM, School Backpack Program, Conover remont has announced plans to host a SenSchool, and Hospice. The church is also collect- sational Second Sunday for Students event
ing UMCOR health kits. The Bethlehem Child from 2 to 5 p.m., on May 12. The event will
Development Center will host their graduation feature age appropriate, safe, exiting, and funceremony on May 19 at the 10 a.m., worship filled events for everyone. On May 19 from 2
service. The 11:15 a.m., Open Door Class will to 5 p.m., the church will host a regional youth
continue with their study of “Beyond The Pres- event for youth in 6th-12th grades. Activities,
ent.” There is also a new small group study snacks, and a Bible study are part of the day’s
class which is “Pilgrimage into the Last Third events. Weekly Bible study in May will be on
of Life” which meets in the Disciple Classroom. the book of Luke, and meets every Monday
The youth will meet each Sunday at 11:15 at 6 p.m. Adult Discussion Group meets every
a.m., following the worship service. Area youth Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Young
in the 4th-12th grade interested in joining the Disciple Time is held at 10:30 a.m. Teen Time
group should contact Eddie Hendershot at 459- is held every Monday at 6 p.m. The Bethany
1819 or the church office. The Hands at Work Adult Choir meets every Wednesday at 10:30
group meet every Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. a.m. Upcoming special worship opportunities
Any shut-in that would like a free DVD of the include high school graduate recognition durSunday worship service, call Nell Wintzer at ing worship on May 12. A service to accept
241-2674. Others who would like a DVD copy new church members on May 19. A Memoof a Sunday worship service or other special rial Day service of Remembrance on May 26.
services, call Everett Setzer at 465-6225. There The church After School Program will host a
Bethlehem UMC plans
numerous May events
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church NALC
3180 West Main Street, Claremont
828.459.7195
REV. WESLEY R. FRYE, PASTOR
Sunday School - 9:30 AM
Morning Worship - 10:30 AM
Other Services By Announcement
“Your Friendly Neighborhood Church”
www.mtcalvarynalc.org
North American Lutheran Church
Spectacular Summer 5-day and 3-day program
beginning on May 28. The program will continue each week until school begins again in the
fall. The program will be held from 6:30 a.m.
to 6 p.m., each day. Each week will feature a
fun theme as students from K-7th grade will
celebrate summer vacation together in a supervised, creative and nurturing environment.
If you need assistance for your child during the
summer, call Brenda Josey at 464-5193 or 7818919. For more information, call the church
office at 464-5194, visit www.BethanyUccClaremont.org, or the church Facebook page.
St. Mark’s Lutheran
Church announces events
CLAREMONT – St. Mark’s Lutheran Church at
3216 West Main Street in downtown Claremont
has announced that area graduates will be recognized on May 12 at the 8:15 and 10:30 a.m.,
worship services. A reception will also be held
in between services in the Family Life Center.
The Witness Team will host a bake sale on
May 12 to benefit Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society. The sale will be held after
the 8:15 and 10:30 a.m., worship services. The
church will sponsor a blood drive on May 13
from 3 to 7:30 p.m., in the Family Life Center.
The Women of the ELCA will hold their annual
Women’s Celebration on May 19 at 2 p.m., in
the church Lounge. The “Woman of the Year”
will be honored and refreshments will be served.
The church will also hold a Memorial Weekend
Patriotic Breakfast on May 26 at 9:30 a.m., in
the Family Life Center. A freewill offering will
be taken to offset the costs of the breakfast.
During May and June the church will host their
“I AM THIRSTY” campaign to build wells that
will provide drinking water for 1,000 families
in Africa and Asia. The goal for the campaign
is to raise $4,000. For more information or
questions, call the church office at 459-2161,
e-mail to churchoffice@stmarksclaremont.
org, or visit www.stmarksclaremont.org.
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church NALC
3180 West Main Street, Claremont
Is Now Hiring A New Church Organist
For More Information, Call 459.7195,
Or Drop Off Your Resume
At The Church Office
Monday-Thursday Afternoon.
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