June 2010 - The Claremont Courier

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CLAREMONT INFORMATION
THE
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Vol. 4 Issue 6 – June, 2010
GIVING A VOICE TO EASTERN CATAWBA COUNTY!
Monthly Community Calender
First Monday – Claremont City Council at Claremont City Hall – 7 p.m.; Bunker Hill Athletic
Boosters at Bunker Hill High School – 7 p.m.;
and Bunker Hill Optimist Club at Club House
– 7:45 p.m.
Second Monday – Claremont Planning Board at
Claremont City Hall – 7 p.m.
Third Monday – Bunker Hill Optimist Club at
Club House – 7:45 p.m.
Fourth Monday – Claremont Appearance Committee at Claremont City Hall – 6 p.m.; and Claremont Recreation Committee at Claremont
City Hall – 7 p.m.
Every Tuesday – Claremont Volunteer Fire Department at Claremont Fire Department – 7 p.m.
Third Tuesday – Claremont Youth Council at
Claremont City Hall – 6:30 p.m.
Fourth Tuesday – Claremont Friends of the Library at Claremont Branch Library – 6 p.m.
Third Wednesday – Claremont Senior Citizens
“Senior’s Morning Out” at First Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall – 8:30 a.m.
First Thursday – Bunker Hill High School Band
Boosters at the Bunker Hill High School Band
Room – 6:30 p.m.
Every Thursday – Catawba Valley Rotary Club at
Catawba Country Club, Newton – 7 a.m.
Second Thursday – Claremont Rescue Squad Business Meeting at Claremont Rescue Squad – 7 p.m.
Third Thursday – Claremont Lions Club at St.
Mark’s Lutheran Church Family Life Center – 7
p.m.; and Claremont Rescue Squad Continuing
Education at Claremont Rescue Squad – 7 p.m.
Third Saturday – Claremont Optimist Club at
Sigman Park – 3 p.m.
Claremont City Hall
3288 East Main Street
459-7009; Fax: 459-0596
Web page: www.cityofclaremont.org
Claremont City Council
David Morrow – Mayor
Tim Lowrance – Mayor Pro-Tem
Shawn R. Brown, Nicky E. Setzer, Dale Sherrill
and PJ Stanley
Claremont Planning Board
And Board of Adjustment
Robert E. Smith, Nick Colson, Ronald H. Cox,
Franklin Harris, Larry C. Pannell, Elizabeth
Smyre, Rupert Little and Jeff Barkley
Claremont Appearance Committee
Kevin Isenhour, Sue Karen Falls, Glenn Morrison, Jane Robbins, Judy Setzer, Jan Colson and PJ
Stanley
Claremont Recreation Committee
Shawn Brown, Clara Carson, Betty Cloninger,
Nanci Gregory, Danny Hedrick, Tim Lowrance,
Robert E. Smith and Mary Watts
Claremont City Staff
Laurie LoCicero – City Planner
Stephanie Corn – Finance Director
Glenda Yount – Receivables Clerk & Receptionist
Wendy Helms – Deputy City Clerk
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Annual city wide yard sale draws
bargain hunters to Claremont
FREE
Distributed Throughout Bandys, Catawba, Catfish,
Claremont, Conover, Denver, Hickory, Lake
Norman, Long Island, Monbo, Mooresville, Murray’s
Mill, Newton, Oxford, Sherrills Ford and Terrell.
Field is set for
November 2
elections
Catawba County will elect a new
sheriff and at least one new county
commissioner on Nov. 2.
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
PHOTO BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
A bargain hunter looks at yard sale items for sale at the Rising Hope Farms table in the
Claremont City Hall parking lot on May 15, during the third annual City of Claremont
City Wide Yard Sale.
Third annual City of Claremont
City Wide Yard Sale features over
50 vendors at various locations.
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
CLAREMONT – Hundreds of people took
the opportunity to look for a priceless an-
tique, and purchase needed items during the
third annual City of Claremont City Wide Yard
Sale on May 15. The annual yard sale featured over 50 different vendors throughout
Claremont selling numerous items of interest
to the masses that descended on Claremont.
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Catawba sidewalk Claremont looks
project to begin
at wastewater
in June
connection plan
Sidewalk project will not interfere
with Catawba Rosenwald Education
Center operations.
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
CATAWBA – The Town of Catawba Town
Council was informed during its May 3,
2010 Regular Town Council meeting that the
sidewalk project scheduled for construction
around the Catawba Rosenwald Education
Center will begin in June. The council was
also informed that the construction project
will not interfere with the daily operations of
the school during the sidewalk instillation.
The May 3, 2010 Town of Catawba Town
Council Regular 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, then the Town of Catawba Town
Manager, Jonathan Kanipe delivered the
Invocation. Council member, Jeff Isenhour
then led everyone through the Pledge of
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Claremont City Council updated
on possible wastewater system
connection with the City of Hickory.
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
CLAREMONT – The City of Claremont could
soon enter into a partnership with the City
of Hickory when it comes to the city wastewater system. During the May 3, 2010 City
of Claremont Regular City Council meeting,
the city council was updated on a plan for the
two cities to enter an agreement that would
see the Claremont wastewater system connect with the Hickory wastewater system.
The May 3, 2010 City of Claremont City
Council Regular Meeting was held at the
Tolbert Building of Justice 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 Morrow
delivering the Invocation. Council member,
Dale Sherrill then led everyone through the
Pledge of Allegiance, which was followed by
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NEWTON – When Catawba County residents cast their votes on Nov. 2, they will be
electing a new sheriff and at least one new
county commissioner into
office. Voter turnout
for the May 4 primary elections was
at 14.07 percent,
with 14,307 votes
cast out of 102,150
registered voters in
Catawba County. People
cast their votes for positions in the US Senate, US House of Representatives for District
10, District Attorney for District 25, Catawba
County Board of Commissioners, Catawba
County Sheriff, Catawba County Clerk of SuCONTINUED ON PAGE 5
Conover appoints
new members to
planning board
David Abernathy, David Brown,
James Ten Kate, Janette Sims and Ryan
Spleet appointed to planning board.
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
CONOVER – Five people were appointed to
the Conover Planning Board, during the City
of Conover Regular City Council Meeting on
May 3, 2010. David Abernathy was appointed as the Chairman of the Conover Planning Board, and David Brown, James Ten
Kate, Janette Sims and Ryan Spleet were
appointed to the Conover Planning Board.
The May 3, 2010 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., which was followed by the Rev.
Lenton Rhodes from Thomas Chapel AME
Zion Church who led the Invocation. Moritz
then led everyone in attendance through
the Pledge of Allegiance, and then the city
council Approved the Minutes from the Regular City Council meeting on April 5, 2010.
A presentation from Houston Harris with
Pixelspace regarding a regional marketing web portal was next on the agenda.
The council then adopted Ordinance 11-10
– Amending the Capital Project Ordinance
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Robert M. Grant, Jr. – City Attorney
Henry Helton, Jr. – Public Relations
Claremont Police Department
459-9295; Fax: 459-7865
Web page: www.claremontpolice.com
Gerald R. Tolbert – Chief of Police
Gary Bost – Captain; PJ Stanley – Training Specialist; Terri Pope – Administration; Pamela Shook
– Administrative Assistant; Sandra Miller – Records
Claremont Fire Department
2850 Firehouse Lane
459-9296; Fax: 459-0596
Web page: www.claremontfd.net
Gary W. Sigmon – Fire Chief
Brian K. Helms – Assistant. Fire Chief; Jason A.
Lowrance – Captain; Wendy L. Helms – Captain;
Bruce Hartsoe – Lieutenant; Jody Smyre – Lieutenant
Oxford “Catfish” Fire Department
5688 Oxford School Road
459-9678; Fax: 459-9676
Web page: www.oxfordcatfishfd.com
Wayne Smith – Fire Chief
Donnie Deal – Assistant Fire Chief
Claremont Public Works Department
2748 South Oxford Street
459-7800
Web page: www.cityofclaremont.org
Thomas Winkler – Director
Claremont Rescue Squad
Base 1 – 2748 South Oxford Street
459-7968; Fax: 459-7961
Web page: www.claremontrescue.org
Jason Crooks – Chief
Jody Smyre – Assistant Chief; Eric Jones – Captain; Steve Norris – Lieutenant; Jerry Peeler –
Lieutenant; Gary Reitzel – Secretary/Treasurer
Base 2 – 5710 Highway 16 North, Oxford
256-6423; Fax: 256-6431
Web page: www.claremontrescue.org
Claremont Branch Library
459-9311
Web page: www.catawbacountync.gov
Richard Haunton – Branch Manager
Hours: Tue.-Fri., 12 to 6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 2
p.m.
Claremont Friends of the Library Officers
Glenn A. Morrison – Chairperson
Mary Moser – Secretary; Kay Reverri – Treasurer;
Shirley Harwell – Historian
Newton Convenience Center
2436 Bethany Church Road
465-4635
Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Claremont Elementary School
459-7921; Fax: 459-1734
Web page: www.catawbaschools.net
Chris Gibbs – Principal
Lisa Suber – Assistant Principal
Oxford Elementary School
459-7220; Fax: 459-1122
Kelly Nicholson – Principal
Cynthia O’Neal – Assistant Principal
Mill Creek Middle School
1041 Shiloh Road
241-2711; Fax: 241-2743
Robert Rucker – Principal
Mitzi Story – Assistant Principal
River Bend Middle School
241-2754; Fax: 241-2820
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The Claremont Courier
June, 2010 • Vol. 4 Issue 6 • www.theclaremontcourier.net
Take the time to thank a veteran for their sacrifices
FROM THE PUBLISHER
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
ven though Memorial Day has passed
us by, there is no reason why everyone
can’t take the time to thank a veteran
of the armed services for the sacrifices they
have made to secure the freedom we enjoy
today. In fact, Memorial Day is a US federal
holiday and was formerly known as Decoration Day until the end of World War II. The
yearly holiday commemorates all US men and
women who died while serving in the military.
It is very important that all of us recognize
the ultimate sacrifice of all the brave men and
women who have lost their lives protecting
the freedom we enjoy today. But it is just as
important to honor all of the men and women
who served in the military, and did return
home to lead normal and productive lives.
Serving in the military is an honorable thing
regardless if it’s during a time of peace or
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war, and each and
every one of them
deserves our thanks
and
appreciation
on a daily basis.
I have been lucky
enough to know or
be related to someone who has served
in every branch of
the armed services
in just about every
major conflict the
US has ever been
RAMSEY
involved in. I am
very proud to say my father served in the Air
Force during the Vietnam War, and my grandfathers served in the Army and Navy during
World War II. I also have other relatives that
served during World War I and the Civil War,
and I am truly honored to have such brave
and courageous relatives that were willing
to pay the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
So if you know someone that has served
or is currently serving in the US Army, Navy,
Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard, thank
them for serving our country and for putting
their lives at risk. Even if you don’t know
someone that has served in the armed forces, there are many different things you can
do to honor these brave men and women.
One of the easiest things you can do, is
to pay a visit to the Veteran’s Memorial at
Claremont City Park in downtown Claremont and say a prayer for their sacrifices.
Let’s hope our nation never has to enter into
a global conflict like World War I or II, but if that
ever happens it’s nice to know that there are lots
of brave men and women ready to take arms
to defend our country. If we didn’t have these
brave people serving our country, it’s hard to
say what our country might look like today.
And always remember, you don’t know where
you’re going if you don’t know where you’ve been.
Common sense can keep you safe as hot weather moves in
CATAWBA COUNTY CORNER
BY DAVE HARDIN
0 degrees in the first week of May.
Very unusual, but we had those highs
and more is on the way. Warmer
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weather means being outdoors more, so
it’s time to remind you of tips from Catawba County Emergency Services that could
make the difference between a safe spring
and summer and one with problems.
Are your children “bike safe?” Many bicycle
Your family’s health is important, so you want the best
pharmacy care possible. For top-notch pharmacy
care, come to your local Medicap Pharmacy® store.
They are unique. Their focus is on pharmacy and
health-related products and services. In addition to
being a full-service retail pharmacy, they offer free
health information and periodic health screenings.
They’re professional and they take an active role in
your health care.
Now that’s a healthy dose of reality.
Visit our web site at www.medicap.com
3319 East Main Street, Claremont
459.2149 – Bob Busbee, R.Ph.
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injuries can be prevented by wearing
a helmet. Even a
child who is using training wheels
should wear one.
Check to see that
the bike has good
brakes, a front light
and effective reflecting material. Make
sure children ride
bikes only in safe
areas, at safe times.
A
picnic
may
HARDIN
sound like a good
idea at some point. There are some safety tips to keep in mind for these outings:
• Wear insect repellent with DEET when
you’re outside to avoid exposure to mosquitoes, and make sure to remove all sources of
standing water, where mosquitoes can breed.
• Watch out for snakes, which can be deadly,
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In Loving
Memory Of
JOHN A. BUSBEE
April 6, 1918 – November 7, 2007
Donna Heavner – Principal
Cory Klassett – Assistant Principal
Bunker Hill High School
241-3355; Fax: 241-9401
Jeff Taylor – Principal
Lee Miller – Assistant Principal
Alisa Ferguson – Assistant Principal
Claremont City Park
East Main Street (Next to Claremont Elementary
School)
Winter Hours – 10/1-4/1, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Summer Hours – 4/1-10/1, 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
The park features 14 acres, with seven additional
undeveloped acres. The park includes new playground equipment, tennis courts, small picnic
shelters, a pavilion for larger groups, an amphitheater with stage and a paved quarter mile-walking
trail.
Bunker Hill Covered Bridge
The bridge is located two miles east of Claremont
on N.C. Highway 70.
465-0383
Web page: www.catawbahistory.org
Hours: Sun.-Sat., 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Designated as a National Civil Engineering Landmark in 2001, the Bunker Hill Covered Bridge is
the only remaining example in wood of the Improved Lattice Truss patented by General Herman
Haupt.
CATAWBA INFORMATION
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Catawba Rosenwald Education Center sidewalk project to begin in June
Allegiance, which was followed by the Approval of the Regular Council Minutes
from the April 5, 2010 meeting. The town
council then Approved the Agenda for the
May 3, 2010 regular meeting, before moving on to the first Public Comment Period.
When nobody approached the podium
during the public comment period, Town of
Catawba Town Manager, Jonathan Kanipe
then delivered his Town Manager’s Monthly
Report to the council. Kanipe started off his
report with an update on the Thread Trail
project. Kanipe stated that the county has
received a lot of feedback on the trail, and
several meetings regarding the trail would
be held throughout the county in June.
Kanipe continued his report by informing
the council on the Catawba Rosenwald Education Center sidewalk project. Kanipe said
the project would begin in June, and that the
work would not interfere with the day to day
business of the school. Kanipe said he would
keep the council informed of any updates
as the project continues. Kanipe then stated
that he has talked to several interested parties, regarding the Town of Catawba Car and
Truck Show. Kanipe stated that a tentative
date of Aug. 14 or Aug. 21 has been set for
the show, and he will continue to update the
council on the show. Kanipe finished his report by informing the council that the Town
of Catawba had a 72 percent response
rate for the ongoing 2010 US Census.
New Business was next on the agenda, and
the first item up for discussion was a Consideration and Discussion of Construction Bid
Award for the Town of Catawba Fire Department and Catawba Town Hall. Kanipe said
that 14 bids were submitted for the project,
and most were lower then expected. Kanipe
then said he was informed by the USDA
that the council should wait on awarding the
bid until the council approves its 2010-2011
Fiscal Year Budget. Once the budget is approved and the bid is awarded, the project
should take about nine months to complete.
The next item up for debate was a Consideration of Resolution 2010-4 – A Resolution
of Adoption of the Catawba County Multi-
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101 North Main Street • Downtown Catawba
(On The Corner Of East Central Avenue & North Main Street)
First Monday – Catawba Town Council at
Catawba Town Hall – 7 p.m.
Third Monday – Downtown Catawba Advisory
Committee at Catawba Town Hall – 5:30 p.m.
Every Tuesday – Catawba Fire Department at
Catawba Fire Department – 7 p.m.
First & Third Wednesday – Balls Creek Optimist Club at Club House – 7:30 p.m.
Fourth Thursday – Catawba Planning Board at
Catawba Town Hall – 7 p.m.
Catawba Town Hall
108 North Main Street
241-2215; Fax: 241-9968
Web page: www.townofcatawbanc.org
Catawba Town Council
Vance Readling – Mayor
Jeff Hendren – Mayor Pro-Tem
Karen Abernathy Ester, Jeff Hendren, Jeff Isenhour and Robin K. Robinson
Catawba Planning Board
Trent Cloninger – Chair
Linda Charles, John Gilbert, Clyde Robinson,
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SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY
ON SATURDAY, JUNE 19
FROM 11:30 AM-1:30 PM
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Kanipe
stated that the disaster clean up plan is required by the state, and the council quickly
approved Resolution 2010-4. The next item
under New Business was a Consideration
of Resolution 2010-5 – A Resolution in Support of the Town’s Application to the North
Carolina Small Town Main Street Program.
Kanipe said once the resolution is approved
and the application is submitted, the town
should hear if it is accepted into the program
in July or August. Once the council approved
Resolution 2010-5, the council then listened
to a Consideration of Funding for Catawba
County Multi-Jurisdictional Park. The council
approved the funding for the project, and then
moved on to a Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Budget
Proposal Presentation. It was stated that the
council will present a conservative budget for
2010-2011, and more information would be
given at the June 7 regular council meeting.
Once New Business was closed, the floor
was opened up once again to the public,
for the Second Public Comment Period.
During the second public comment period,
one area citizen approached the podium to
express his concerns about the Fiscal Year
2010-2011 Budget that will be presented at
the June 7 regular council meeting. With no
other business to discuss, Town of Catawba Mayor, Vance Readling Adjourned the
May 3, 2010 Regular Town Council Meeting. Once the meeting was adjourned the
council then entered into a Closed Session Meeting regarding NCGS 143-318.11.
All Town of Catawba Town Council meetings
are held on the first Monday of every month,
unless it falls on a major holiday, at 7 p.m.,
at Catawba Town Hall at 108 North Main
Street in downtown Catawba. The meetings
are open to the public. For more information,
call Catawba Town Hall at 241-2215 or visit
www.townofcatawbanc.org. The next Town of
Catawba Town Council Regular Meeting will
be held on June 7, 2010 at Catawba Town Hall.
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Common sense can keep
you safe in hot weather
strike quickly and are sometimes hard to see.
• Avoid wearing clothing with floral patterns that may attract stinging insects. If you
have known allergies to insect stings, be
sure to carry an insect sting kit. If you are
stung, use a credit card to sweep away the
stinger. If you aren’t allergic to insect repellents, they can help you avoid insect stings.
• If you find a tick, grasp it with fine-tipped
tweezers as close to the skin as possible
and pull slowly. Wash the area where you
were bitten and apply antiseptic or antibiotic ointment. Watch the area for infection.
See a physician if there are signs of a rash.
• Keep cold foods cold. Foods used
daily should be kept cold to avoid food
poisoning. Don’t store perishable foods
in a car since temperatures inside a
car are usually hotter than outside.
Be aware of heat-related illnesses, such
as heat exhaustion and heat stroke, that
can occur when your body can’t keep itself
cool. Get medical help right away if you
have these warning signs: skin that feels
hot and dry, but not sweaty; confusion or
loss of consciousness; frequent vomiting;
shortness of breath; or trouble breathing.
Know your risks for liability and the appropriate safety rules if you have pools or trampolines on your property that might be used
by friends and neighbors. Home insurance
policies usually require that in-ground pools
have a fence around them and, according
to the American Association of Insurance
Services, most insurers won’t underwrite
a trampoline into a homeowner’s policy.
Keep children away from grills and lighter
fluid. If someone is burned, first get the victim
away from the source of the burn. Cool the
burn by applying large amounts of cold water
(not ice) immediately. Cover the burn loosely
using dry, sterile dressings or a clean cloth.
Keep these warm weather safety tips
in mind and you may be able to avoid
some of the common injuries that occur during these fun times of the year.
Dave Hardin is the Public Information Officer for Catawba County. For more information visit www.catawbacountync.gov.
Field is now set for November 2 elections
perior Court and Court of Appeals Judges.
In the Catawba County Board of Commissioners race, C. Randall “Randy” Isenhower
was the top vote getter in the Republican
primary with 7,887 votes or 25.4 percent of
the vote. Isenhower was followed by incumbents, Kitty Barnes with 5,019 votes or 16.16
percent of the votes; and Lynn Mull Lail with
4,947 votes or 15.93 percent of the vote.
Isenhower, Barnes and Lail will now move
on to the general election on Nov. 2, and will
face Democratic challengers Carolyn Jones
Connor and Crystal D. Smith for the three
available seats on the board. Republican
challengers who ran, but did not advance in
the board of commissioners race included:
incumbent, Glenn E. Barger who received
4,889 votes or 15.75 percent of the vote; Jenny Lackey who received 3,169 votes or 10.21
percent of the vote; Terry A. Schwedler who
received 2,845 votes or 9.16 percent of the
vote; and C. Michael McDonald who received
The Republican primary for the Catawba
County Sheriff position, saw Coy Reid easily advance with 7,902 votes of 68.87 percent of the vote over Philip McGuire who
received 2,534 votes or 22.08 percent of the
vote, and Jeff W. Korn who received 1,038
votes or 9.05 percent of the vote. Reid will
now face off against Democratic challenger,
Doris Kirby in the Nov. 2 general election.
In the Catawba County Clerk of Superior Court Republican primary, incumbent,
Al Jean M. Bogle won with 6,706 votes or
62.03 percent of the vote over challenger,
Ray Cerda who received 4,105 votes or
37.97 percent of the vote. Bogle now heads
into the Nov. 2 general election unopposed.
The District 25 District Attorney Republican
primary race saw incumbent, James “Jay”
Gaither, Jr. win with 9,637 votes or 50.52 percent of the vote, over challenger David Shawn
Clark who received 9,437 votes or 49.48
percent of the vote. Gaither will now go into
the Nov. 2 general election facing opposition
from Democratic challenger, Jason R. Parker.
In other primary elections, the 10th US
House District Republican primary saw incumbent, Patrick McHenry win with 27,657
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Now, that’s a healthy dose of reality.
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201 2nd Avenue SW, Catawba – 241.2422
votes or 63.09 percent of the vote. McHenry
defeated Vance Patterson who received
11,392 votes or 25.99 percent of the vote;
Scott Keadle who received 3.604 votes or
8.22 percent of the vote; and David Michael
Boldon who received 1,181 votes or 2.69
percent of the vote. McHenry will face Democratic challenger, Jeff Gregory, who won the
10th US House District Democratic primary
by receiving 9,621 votes or 50.91 percent of
the vote, over Anne N. Fischer who received
Other elections to be held on Nov. 2, include the NC Senate 42nd District race, that
will see incumbent Austin Allran run unopposed for his seat. The NC House 89th District race will see incumbent Mitchell Setzer
run unopposed for his seat. In the race for
the NC House 96th District seat, Republican
incumbent Mark K. Hilton will run against
Democratic challenger Gary Lafone. In addition four seats on the Catawba County
School Board and two seats on the Catawba
County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors will be on the Nov. 2 ballot.
The Catawba County Board of Elections is
located at 100 Southwest Boulevard in Newton. For more information, call 464-2424 or
visit www. catawbacountync.gov/depts/elect/.
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CATAWBA INFORMATION
Isaiah Springs, Rick Young, Kathy Ervin and Kay
Gantt
Downtown Catawba Advisory Committee
Karen Ester, Ken Farmer, Elton Fox, Dr. Donald
Gray, Lynn Poole, Paula Reed, Todd Reed, Dr.
Robert Rights and Tom Young
Catawba Town Staff
Jonathan Kanipe – Town Manager
Kathy Johnson – Town Clerk
Crystal Davis – Town Attorney
John Kinley – Town Planner
Cary Broadwell – Public Works Director
Claude Gwynn – Public Works Assistant
Town of Catawba Historical Association
John Gilbert – President; Helen M. Rhyne – Secretary; Albert Keiser, Jr. – Association Historian;
Helen Campbell, Linda Charles, Marilyn Gabriel,
Barbara Lynch, Arlene Spencer, Jennifer Whisnant
and Bill Rhyne, Trustees
Catawba Police Department
107 South Main Street
241-4888
Cecil Cook – Police Chief
Catawba Fire Department
108 North Main Street
241-4955; Fax: 241-3966
Web page: www.catawbafire.org
Donald Robinson – Fire Chief
Trent Cloninger – Assistant Fire Chief
Kelly Pope – Assistant Fire Chief
Bandys Crossroads Fire Department
1611 Buffalo Shoals Road
Base 1 – 241-2111 – Base 2 – 428-3897
Fax: 241-3966
Catawba Rescue Squad
300 Second Street SE
241-3111; Fax: 241-3377
Web site: www.catawbarescue.com
Donald B. Houston – Chief
David A. Hunsucker Memorial Park
101 Third Street NW
241-2215; Fax: 241-9968
Web page: www.townofcatawbanc.org.
Oxford Convenience Center
4637 Lookout Dam Road
241-3774
Hours: Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Catawba Rosenwald Education Center
403 Rosenwald School Street
241-2734; Fax: 241-4999
Tim Conaway – Principal
Jerry Gouge – Assistant Principal
Catawba Elementary School
5415 Hudson Chapel Road
241-3131; Fax: 241-2332
Vermel D. Moore – Principal
Rene Stilwell – Assistant Principal
Bandys High School
5040 East Bandys Road
241-3171; Fax: 241-9402
Todd Black – Principal
Tammy Sharpe – Assistant Principal
Timothy C. Woody – Assistant Principal
Murray’s Mill Historic Site
1489 Murray’s Mill Road
241-4299, 465-0383
Web page: 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.
Inside Murray’s Mill, visitors will find William’s
original, one-ton French buhr millstones. The district includes Murray’s Mill, Murray & Minges
General Store, Wheathouse Exhibit Gallery and
CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
CATAWBA INFORMATION
the John Murray House.
Dr. Q.M. Little House 1873 Museum
101 West First Street SW
241-4077, 241-2424
Tours by appointment. This six-room brick home
has an exterior stairway and features artifacts and
displays that depict the history of Catawba and the
surrounding area. The National Little Library is
also available for research.
SHERRILLS FORD/TERRELL
INFORMATION
Third Monday – Lake Norman Garden Club – at
various locations – 12 p.m. Call 478-9274 for more
information.
Second Tuesday – Catawba County Chamber
of Commerce Southeast Catawba County Area
Council at Sherrills Ford/Terrell Fire & Rescue
Community Building – 4 p.m.
Third Tuesday – Sherrills Ford Friends of The Library at Sherrills Ford Branch Library – 7 p.m.
Every Wednesday – Sherrills Ford/Terrell Rotary Club at Sherrills Ford/Terrell Fire & Rescue
Community Building – 7:30 a.m.; Preschool/
Toddler Story Time at the Sherrills Ford Branch
Library – 10 a.m.
First Wednesday – Sherrills Ford Optimist Club
at Sherrills Ford Optimist Park – 7 p.m.
Every Thursday – Preschool/Toddler Music
Time at the Sherrills Ford Branch Library – 10
a.m.
Second & Fourth Thursday – Sherrills Ford Lions Club at the Sherrills Ford Lions Den – 7 p.m.
Sherrills Ford /Terrell Fire & Rescue
Headquarters – 4011 Slanting Bridge Road
478-2131; Fax: 478-3296
Web page: www.sftfr.net
Keith Bost – Chief
Base 1 – 8073 Sherrills Ford Road – 478-9105
Base 2 – 4385 Mt. Pleasant Road – 704-4839531
Base 3 – Burris Road – 478-3296
Sherrills Ford Branch Library
8456 Sherrills Ford Road
478-2729; Fax: 478-5837
Richard Griffin, Jr. – Branch Manager
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
478-2248 – Hours: Wed.-Sun.; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sherrills Ford Elementary School
478-2662; Fax: 478-5927
Shelly Black – Principal
Heather Houser – Assistant Principal
THE CLAREMONT COURIER
HALL OF FAME
Bob & Cheryl Ramsey; Bob & Rita
Busbee; Willard & Nellie Yount; Helen
Ramsey; Mary Frances Busbee; Mike
Pannell; Russell and Mary Boggs; Town of
Catawba Historical Association, Inc. Board
Members; In Honor of Nell Hewitt; Jerald
and Carolyn Leonhardt; Loretta Hiatt
To make a donation and have
your name placed in the Hall of Fame,
send your donation to The Claremont
Courier, c/o Hall of Fame, 3283 White Oak
Court, Claremont, NC 28610-8669.
For more information, call 320-8450 or
e-mail to theclaremontcourier@yahoo.com
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Claremont City Council looks at connecting to the Hickory wastewater system
the Approval of the Minutes from the Regular
Council meeting and Closed Session meeting on April 6, 2010; and the May 3, 2010
Agenda. The meeting then entered into the
Citizens Requests and Comments portion of
the meeting. When nobody approached the
podium the floor was closed to the public.
The next item of business was a Public Hearing regarding the Catawba County
Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan.
The council was informed that the plan
was required by FEMA, and is updated every five years. Once the public hearing was
closed, the meeting then entered into the
Old Business portion of the meeting. The
first item up for discussion was an Update
on the Claremont Wastewater System Connection to the Hickory Wastewater System.
The council was told that this potential project would connect with the new waster water treatment plant that will be located in
Catawba. The council was then informed that
the Catawba facility would be constructed
in about two years, and a preliminary engineering report would need to be started to
see if such an agreement could be reached.
The council was then told they would be up-
dated as new information became available.
Old Business continued when Laurie LoCicerio updated the council on the Catawba
County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation
Plan. Once LoCicerio was finished with her
update, the council then approved a Resolution of Adoption – Catawba County MultiJurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan. Old
Business was closed out when the council
listened to an update on the City of Claremont Personnel Ordinance. Once several
changes were recommended regarding
the smoking policy and the cell phone policy, the council approved the ordinance.
New Business was next on the agenda, and
the council quickly approved a Budget Transfer before hearing a Presentation on the Fiscal
Year 2010-2011 Proposed Operating Budget
by the City of Claremont City Manager, Tom
Hogg. Hogg said that the city would see no
tax increases, but would see a slight increase
in water and sewer rates. The council was informed that the total 2010-2011 FY budget
is $3,546,175, and included money for two
new police cars, a secretary position at the
Claremont Fire Department and a Bobcat for
the Public Works Department. Hogg finished
his presentation by saying that the proposed
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City Hall. New Business was closed out
when City of Claremont Mayor, David Morrow read a Proclamation – To Observe the
Week of May 9-15, 2010 as Police Week.
Department and Committee Reports came
next, and the first report was delivered by
Claremont Fire Department Chief, Gary Sigmon. Sigmon informed the council that all
of the fire hydrants in Claremont have been
checked and are functioning properly. Henry
Helton then gave the Claremont Recreation
Committee report, and said several requests
have been made for groups to host overnight
stays at Claremont City Park. Helton was
informed by the council that several parameters would have to be made regarding cost
and supervision of the groups would have to
be made before groups would be allowed to
host overnight stays at the park, Glenn Morrison then delivered the Appearance Committee report, and Morrison said that the committee is proceeding with a new Claremont sign
which will be located on South Depot Street.
Once the Department and Committee Reports were finished, City of Claremont Mayor,
David Morrow then delivered his Mayor’s Report. The City Manager’s Report was next, and
Tom Hogg stated that a collection service has
been contacted to collect $2,800 in wastewater non-payments. Hogg said the company
would only charge the city a fee if they collected any money. Hogg then said two insurance
claims have been filed against the city, and
both claims are being investigated to see if
the city is responsible in any way. Once Hogg
finished his report, the May, 2010 city council meeting was Adjourned. After the meeting
was adjourned, the council then entered into
a Closed Session Meeting to have a discussion with the city attorney regarding IAW GS
143-318.11 (a)(3), and a personnel issue.
All City of Claremont City Council meetings are held the first Monday of every
month at 7 p.m., at Claremont City Hall at
3288 East Main Street in Claremont. The
meetings are open to the public. For more
information, call Claremont City Hall at 4597009, or visit www.cityofclaremont.org. The
next City of Claremont City Council meeting will be held on June 7, 2010 at 7 p.m.
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City of Conover City Council appoints new members to Conover Planning Board
for Broyhill Redevelopment. This ordinance
amends the Broyhill Redevelopment CPO by
removing $200,000 for the NC Rural Center
Economic Development Infrastructure Grant
and reduces expenditure line items to reflect
the current project contract. The council then
adopted Ordinance 12-10 – Amending the
2009-2010 Budget Ordinance for Wal-Mart
Grant. This grant for $1,000 will be used to
purchase recycling bags and promotional
items related to the city recycling program.
An Approval of an Agreement Between the
NC Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR) and the City of Conover
for Brownfields Reuse, Notice of Brownfields
Property, and Brownfields Plat Maps was
next on the agenda. The council then adopt-
FAPA hosts seventh annual power show at fairgrounds
The Foothills Antique Power Association of North Carolina presented their seventh
annual Foothills Power Show at the American Legion Fairgrounds in Newton on May
13, 14 and 15. Thousands of visitors to the fairgrounds turned out to view hundreds of
tractors, lawn mowers, farm equipment, engines, motorcycles, cars, trucks and other
types of machinery that were on display throughout the weekend. The family friendly
event featured numerous activities including a parade of power, tractor pulls, kiddie
pedal tractor pulls, ugly truck contest, kids rides and games, inflatable play areas, demonstrations, displays, food sales, various merchandise vendors, and a Sunday church
service. The FAPA is a non-profit organization, and proceeds from the event will go to
numerous local charities and organizations. Over the last seven years, the FAPA has
donated over $77,000 to local charities and organizations from money raised at the
power show. The Foothills Antique Power Association of North Carolina will host their
eighth annual Foothills Power Show at the American Legion Fairgrounds in Newton on
May 20, 21 and 22, 2011. For more information about the Foothills Antique Power Association of North Carolina, visit www.foothillsantique.com. Pictured above, a line of
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of North Carolina’s seventh annual Foothills Power Show
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ed Resolution 10-10 – Approving the
Catawba County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Now it was time for the
council to adopt Resolution
11-10 – Appointing David
Abernathy as Chairman
of the Conover Planning
Board; Resolution 12-10
– Appointing David Brown
to the Conover Planning
Board; Resolution 13-10 –
Appointing James Ten Kate
to the Conover Planning Board;
Resolution 14-10 – Appointing
Janette Sims to the Conover Planning
Board; and Resolution 15-10 – Appointing
Ryan Spleet to the Conover Planning Board.
After the planning board appointments, the
council approved a Tax Refund before moving
on to several proclamations. The council proclaimed May 2-8 as Municipal Clerks Week;
May 6 as National Day of Prayer in Conover;
May 9-15 as National Police Week; and
May 16-22 as National Public Works Week.
City of Conover City Manager, Donald E.
Duncan, Jr. then delivered his monthly City
Manager’s Report, and Duncan reported
that 18 building permits were issued during
the month of April, totaling $182,300. Included were nine residential, four
commercial, one industrial and
four institutional permits.
Once Duncan was finished
with his monthly report,
the city council then listened to comments from
visitors and guests. Once
the floor was closed to
the public, and no other
business needed to be
discussed, Mayor Lee E.
Moritz, Jr., then Adjourned
the May 3, 2010 City of Conover
Regular City Council 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. The monthly meetings
are always open to the public, and the public is encourage to attend these meetings.
For more information about the City of
Conover, call Conover City Hall at 4641191, or visit www.conovernc.gov. The next
City of Conover City Council regular meeting will be held on June 7, 2010 at 7 p.m.,
at Conover City Hall in downtown Conover.
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Annual city wide yard sale draws big crowds to Claremont
“It’s great seeing all of these people in Claremont to take part in this yearly event,” said
City of Claremont Mayor, David Morrow. “This
is our third year hosting the city wide yard sale,
and each year it gets a little bit bigger. We are
very happy with the turnout, and I have seen
a lot of people taking advantage of the incredible deals the vendors are offering today.”
Many people started off their day of shopping by stopping by the Claremont Fire Department for a hearty breakfast. The fire
department hosted their third annual all you
can eat pancake breakfast fundraiser, and
area residents enjoyed a breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage and bacon. Funds
raised from the breakfast will go to purchase
needed equipment for the fire department.
The day long event featured yard sales
at multiple Claremont homes, churches
and businesses with locations on Catawba
Street, North Depot Street, Cardinal Lane,
North Oxford Street, South Lookout Street,
Dogwood Drive, Main Street and White Oak
Court. However, the biggest collection of
vendors were located in the Claremont City
Hall and St. Mark’s Lutheran Church parking
lots on Main Street. In addition to the families
and individuals selling merchandise, several
area churches, organizations and businesses were also selling items at their respective
booths and tables. Even Margaret Sparkman,
the International Gourd Lady was on hand
selling collectable gourds and other items.
First Baptist Church of Claremont, St.
Mark’s Lutheran Church, Claremont Lions Club, Claremont Friends of the Library
and Rising Hope Farms were all selling
items to raise funds for various projects.
In addition, the Hickory Pentecostal Holiness Church was on hand selling food and
drinks to help raise funds for their church.
People who came looking for sale items,
had a large variety to choose from; including household items, tools, books, clothing,
china, antiques, jewelry, toys, collectables,
various memorabilia items and furniture.
“The City of Claremont would like to
thank everybody who participated in this
yearly event,” Morrow said. “I look forward
to the city wide yard sale being even bigger and better next year, and anticipate this
event will be held for many years to come.”
The City of Claremont City Wide Yard Sale
is held every May. For more information or
questions, call Henry Helton at 459-9016.
CVI announces new location
INSURANCE INSIGHT
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BY RUSSELL D. MURR
atawba Valley Insurance Agency is
moving to a new location to better
serve our customers in the Unifour
area. On June 1 the agency, formerly located at 3323 East Main Street in Claremont, will move to its Hickory office located
at 1138 Lenoir-Rhyne Boulevard SE in
Hickory. Then on July 1, Catawba Valley
Insurance Agency will open its new offices
located at 1075 13th Street SE in Hickory.
Catawba Valley Insurance Agency offers a
full line of property/casualty insurance products, including auto, homeowners and commercial insurance, as well as life insurance
products and services from Erie Insurance
Group. The agency has served residents in
the Unifour area since 2000. Catawba Valley Insurance Agency is comprised of: Tim
Murr, Owner/Agent; Russell Murr, Commercial Line Agent; and Cynda Bollinger, Personal Lines Agent. For more information on
Catawba Valley Insurance Agency, visit the
agency’s Web site at www.CatawbaValleyInsurance.com or give them a call at 267-1100.
According to A.M. Best Company, Erie In-
surance
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based in Erie, Pennsylvania, is the 16th
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insurer in the United
States based on direct premiums written and the 18th
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The Group, rated A+
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To learn more, visit www.erieinsurance.com.
Russell D. Murr is an independent insurance agent for Catawba Valley Insurance
Agency. Murr’s office is located at 1138 Lenoir-Rhyne Boulevard SE in Hickory. Murr
can be reached by calling 267-1100 or by
e-mail at rmurrcvi@charterinternet.com.
You can also find more information by visiting the Catawba Valley Insurance Web
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HUGE ESTATE AUCTION
SATURDAY – JUNE 26, 2010 – 10:00 AM
5182 OVERLOOK DRIVE, CLAREMONT, NC
LAKEFRONT Home And Personal Property From The Estate Of Lea M. Waring (Deceased)
DIRECTIONS: Rock Barn Road to Oxford School Road. Turn Right and
go approximately 2 miles and then turn left on Bolick Road. Turn right on
Stewart Road, then left on Overlook Drive. Property will be on the right.
DESCRIPTION OF REAL ESTATE: Great LAKEFRONT home on three levels with gorgeous views.
Three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, with a double attached garage and more. Main level has
a kitchen, eating area and a large family room with rock fireplace. Sliding glass doors lead to a nice deck
that overlooks the lake. This level also has a half bath. Take the spiral staircase to the upper level, and
find a sitting area that leads into the master bedroom suite that has a full bathroom including a built in tub.
Take the spiral staircase to the lower level and find two more bedrooms, a laundry area, large den area
with another rock fireplace and a full bathroom (this bathroom was in the process of being remodeled.
Tile and cabinets are there – but have not been installed). This level also has sliding glass doors that lead
to a brick walkway to the water. Double garage has glassed workshop area on lake side. Mitsubishi heat
and air units heat and cool the home. Catawba County Tax Value: $222,6000. Parcel ID# 377401256049.
DESCRIPTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY: 1987 Lincoln Continental (38,000 original miles),
1989 Chevrolet C30 Shasta 24 ft. Motorhome (60,000 original miles), EZ-GO gas powered golf cart,
Yard Machines riding mower, Back2Life back pain machine, Invacare portable scooter (like new), loveseat, pictures, carvings, deck furniture, china, occasional chair, bedroom suite, rockers, table and
chairs (new), lamps, yard tools, pots, pans, dishwasher, Frigidaire stainless steel range, toaster oven, microwave, fry daddy, coffee maker, stepladder, metal detector, three bar stools, vacuum cleaner,
hanging Tiffany lamp, ceiling fans, Fein multimaster multi-tool (new), wrought iron hall table with granite top, entertainment center, wrought iron and glass coffee table with two side tables, wall
mirror, fireplace screen, fireplace set, sofa, end tables, Little Giant ladder system, daybed, bookcase, wicker chair, coolers, Hoover steam-vac, golf clubs, table top grill, circular saw, Roper refrigerator, handtrucks, sprayer, tackle box, fishing rods, Coleman quick pump, 7” Tile wet saw, Wagner sprayer, gas logs, jumper cables, belt sander, and mailbox. Plus more items we are still uncovering.
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Ronald Brown named to
NADC Hall of Fame
CLAREMONT – Cargo Transporters in
Claremont has announced that Ronald
“Ronny” Brown was inducted into the Nashville Auto-Diesel College Hall of Fame on
April 29 in Nashville, TN. Brown is the
Director of Maintenance for CT Management/Cargo Transporters, one of the largest trucking companies in the southeast.
Brown is a 1974 graduate of NADC, and
after working as a automobile technician, he
joined CT Management as a diesel technician. Brown has been with Cargo Transporters for 33 years, and oversees 2,000 pieces
of rolling equipment, a main shop that is open
24/7, and a staff of almost 30 technicians.
Brown sets the parameters for all of CT Management’s new equipment, conducts the
road tests and programs electronic controls.
Brown has been active in industry organizations like the Technical Maintenance Council,
and still maintains his ASE Master Technician
certification and commercial driver license.
Brown has served 20 years as a volunteer
firefighter, won state, national and world
championships in the International Handgun Metallic Silhouette Association and has
served as a Sunday school teacher and choir
member at his church. Brown and his wife,
Donna have two daughters and a grandson.
Cargo Transporters is located at 3390 North
Oxford Street in Claremont. For more information or questions about Cargo Transporters,
call 459-3282 or visit www.cargotrans.com.
Hwy. 16 Produce to host
multiple yard sales
CLAREMONT – Hwy. 16 Produce in Claremont has announced that they will be hosting
multiple yard sales in their parking lot during
the spring and summer months. The yard
sales will feature a wide variety of merchandise, and will be held on various days throughout the week. Everyone is encouraged to call
The Produce Mart for dates, times and to reserve a spot. The Produce Mart is located at
4908 Highway 16 North in Claremont and is
open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.
to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m.
to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. For
more information or questions, call 459-0081.
B-Line expands portable
restroom services
CLAREMONT – B-Line Portable Restroom
Rentals in Claremont has announced that
the company has expanded its portable restroom rental services to Cabarrus, Cleve-
land, Davie, Rowan and Wilkes counties.
B-Line is the largest provider of portable restrooms in Catawba County, and they already
provide a full line of services in Alexander,
Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Gaston, Iredell,
Lincoln and Mecklenburg counties. B-Line
can service construction sites, industrial and
recreational facilities, as well as corporate,
church, fundraising and personal events.
B-Line Portable Restroom Rentals is located
at 5384 Bolick Road in Claremont. For more information, call Shannon Gillespie at 459-3341,
fax to 459-3342, e-mail to info@b-lineportables.com, or visit www.b-lineportables.com.
CVCC to offer notary
public classes in June
HICKORY – Prospective notary publics can
choose from three different Catawba Valley
Community College courses offerings this
summer to meet requirements for a state notary public commission. Classes will be offered:
• June 7, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., and 1 to 4:30
p.m., at the CVCC East Campus in Hickory.
• June 12, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., and 1 to 4:30
• June 28 and 29, 5:15 to 8:45 p.m., at the CVCC
Alexander Center for Education in Taylorsville.
Required for people interested in becoming
a notary public, the class gives students an introduction to state statutes regulating notaries.
The $75 registration fee, including an instructional book, must be paid in person. Students
must read the book prior to the class. To register, call Janet Lail at 828-327-7000, ext. 4116.
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NEWTON – The North Carolina Cooperative
Extension and the Catawba County Environmental Health Department are co-sponsoring a 16-hour Serving Safe Food Certification Course for foodservice managers. The
course will be held from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.,
on July 20, 22, 27 and 29 at the Catawba
County Agricultural Resources Center, just
off Business Highway 321 South in Newton.
Cost is $84 per participant and covers the
cost for the course book, materials and exam.
Foodservice employees who attend will
receive in-depth training in all areas of food
safety. The course covers the latest information in food safety, including personal hy-
giene; how to use food thermometers and
keep temperature logs; how to safely prepare, store, cook, hold, cool, reheat and serve
food; and methods of cleaning and sanitizing.
The Pre-registration deadline for the July
class is July 2. Online registration is now
available on the NC Cooperative Extension’s Web site at http://catawba.ces.ncsu.
edu/, or you may contact the Catawba
County Extension Center at 465-8250.
Claremont Library to host
free computer class
CLAREMONT – The Claremont Branch Library is offering a free 90-minute computer
class for adults on June 10 at 10 a.m. The
class is free, but pre-registration is required.
Intro to the Internet will open up your window to world-wide research and communication through the World Wide Web. To
register for the computer class, call the
Claremont Branch Library at 459-9311. The
Claremont Branch Library is located at 3288
East Main Street in downtown Claremont.
Local business creating
revenue for local schools
HICKORY – After nearly a year of development, two local businessmen have created a company with a business plan solely
based upon giving back. Pat Underhill and
Bryan McCoury, owners of Hickory-based
Gear Effect say that the original plan for
their business was centered upon providing passive income for often-under-funded
school sports and extra-curricular programs.
Gear Effect builds custom online gear
and apparel stores for schools and organizations across the nation and is focusing
their development right here in Catawba
County. Services are absolutely free for
the school or club, and the organizations
have full control over inventory offered on
their online store. The unique nature of the
sites allow customers to shop for customized gear at quantities as low as one, while
still maintaining quick turn-around times.
To find out if your school or club already has
a custom online gear and apparel store, visit
www.geareffect.com or call Bryan McCoury at
312-2400 to get a free online gear store developed for your team, school or organization.
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Dan Baker speaks at
Cargo Transporters
Answering five questions can help you pursue your goals
FINANCIAL FOCUS
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On May 5, motivational speaker, Dan
Baker spoke to a number of employees at Cargo Transporters in Claremont.
Baker is the most sought-after speaker in
the trucking industry, and is a nationally
known speaker, teacher and consultant
to the trucking industry. Baker travels extensively throughout the US and Canada,
working with over 300 trucking companies of all sizes and types. Baker’s message is the people side of trucking, and
his presentations are fun, funny, full of
jokes, stories and one-liners. But he never departs far from his basic theme that if
you’re in trucking today, first of all you’re
in the people business and secondly,
you’re in the trucking business. For more
information on Dan Baker, visit www.danbakertexas.com.
CVCC to offer Six Sigma
Black Belt training in June
HICKORY – Catawba Valley Community
College’s Workforce Development Center
will offer a Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Training Course for Project Leaders
beginning June 23. Ten class meetings are
scheduled for June 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21 and
28; Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 8 a.m. to 12
BY SUSAN B. WILLIAMS
s you strive to achieve your longterm goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you may, at times,
feel frustrated over events you can’t influence, such as the up-and-down movements of the financial markets. Yet there
is much you can control – once you determine the answers to just five key questions.
Where am I today? Take stock of all your
assets – your IRA, 401(k) and other savings and investment accounts. Then, do
the same for your debts, such as your mortgage and any other financial obligations.
On your financial journey through life, it’s
essential that you know your starting point.
Where would I like to be? Once you’ve
established where you are today, you’ll need
to identify where you’d like to be tomorrow.
How much will you need to pay for the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned? Will
you be able to help pay for your children’s or
grandchildren’s college education? Will you
need to support any other family members?
At this stage, you’ll want to write down all
your goals and put a price tag on each one.
Can I get there? After you’ve identified your
goals, determine if they are, in fact, achievable. By considering a variety of factors – including your likely future income stream and
your family situation – you should be able to
determine if you can attain your goals or if
you need to modify
them in some way.
How do I get
there? Now it’s time
to put a strategy into
action. Specifically,
you need to choose
those investments
that can help you
pursue the goals
you’ve
selected.
Your ideal portfolio
will depend on your
risk tolerance and
time horizon, but in
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general, you’ll want
a diversified mix of quality investments. While
diversification, by itself, cannot guarantee a
profit or protect against loss, it can help reduce the effects of volatility. As you put together your holdings, make sure you understand
what you can expect from your investments.
For example, growth stocks may offer the
highest potential returns, but they also carry
the greatest risk. On the other hand, investment-grade bonds can offer a steady income
stream and, barring the default of the issuer,
will repay your principal when they mature.
How can I stay on track? Once you’ve
built your investment portfolio, you’ll need to
review it regularly – at least once a year –
to help ensure it’s still meeting your needs.
After all, many things can and will change
in your life, such as your family situation,
your goals, your employment and your risk
tolerance. To address these changes, you’ll
need to adjust your portfolio over time.
As you can see, answering all these questions will take both work and expertise. That’s
why you may want to work with a professional financial advisor to help you identify your
goals and create a strategy for pursuing them.
In any case, though, start asking – and
answering – these five key questions as
soon as you can. It’s easier to reach your
financial goals if you put time on your side.
Susan B. Williams, AAMS® is an Accredited Asset Management Specialist and an
investment advisor for Edward Jones in
Conover. Her office is located at 508-G
10th Street NW in the Canova Shopping
Center in Conover. She can be reached
by calling her office at 464-6991 or by fax
at 866-500-2671. You can also find more
information by visiting the Edward Jones
Web site at www.edwardjones.com.
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NC Dental Society gives donation to CVCC
PHOTO BY CATAWBA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Dr. Christopher Reese (left), from Claremont Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Claremont and trustee to the North Carolina Dental Society representing the First District
Dental Society, recently presented the CVCC Foundation, Inc. with a $500 donation to
be used by Catawba Valley Community College’s Dental Hygiene Program. Dr. Reese
presented the check to Dr. Luis Arzola (center), dental director of the program, and
Teresa Biggs (right), executive director of the CVCC Foundation. The society’s contribution will be used to purchase additional curing lights used by students in the dental
sealant services for low income and uninsured residents of western North Carolina.
Catawba Family Practice PA offers advice on avoiding allergies
CATAWBA – With the onset of warmer weather, children are spending more time outside –
and getting exposed to common springtime
allergens, such as pollen and ragweed. To
better understand allergies – how to diagnose,
treat, and prevent them – consider the following information from Jim Fox, PA, of Catawba Family Practice in downtown Catawba.
“While the symptoms of colds and allergies
can be very similar, things like itchy, watery
eyes or persistent sneezing usually indicate
allergies,” says Fox. “Symptoms that are intermittent or persist for weeks and even months
are also usually more consistent with allergies.”
To
treat
allergies
in
children,
Fox
recommends
the
following:
• Parents with children over the age of
two may want to try an over-the-counter oral antihistamine. The newer, lesssedating antihistamines are available in
safe, appropriately-dosed preparations.
• If symptoms do not improve with initial treatment, have the child evaluated
by his or her medical provider for additional recommendations. Some treatmentresistant cases may require referral to an
ENT or allergist for formal allergy testing.
“Once a condition is identified as aller-
gies, prevention of
symptoms is one
of the best treatments,” Fox advises. “Identify what
triggers symptoms
and practice simple
avoidance – stay
away
from
the
things that make
the allergies flare. If
children have been
prescribed allergy
medications, make
sure they take them
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as directed by their
medical provider. A diligently followed medication regimen will help decrease the frequency and severity of allergy symptoms.
In severe cases, immune therapy may be
required to achieve good symptom control.”
Catawba Family Practice is located at
200 Rosenwald School Road SW in downtown Catawba. Catawba Family Practice is
a service of Catawba Valley Medical Center. For more information about allergies,
call Catawba Family Practice at 241-2377
or
visit
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Medical Reform Act patient changes
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he Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act, health system reform legislation signed into law by President Obama
on March 23, has many significant benefits
for patients – those who already have health
insurance and those who don’t. While some
benefits take effect in 2010, many others will
be phased in over several years to allow the
health care system to absorb the changes
ahead. Here’s a snapshot of those benefits.
Patient Benefits That Take Effect In 2010
For patients with private health insurance:
• Your insurer can no longer drop
you from your plan if you get sick.
• Children ages 18 and younger can no longer be denied private insurance coverage if
they have a pre-existing medical condition.
(While some ambiguities have been raised
about application of this provision, implementing regulations will clarify that the prohibition on pre-existing condition exclusions for
children will begin as planned in September.
America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) has
stated it will fully comply with the regulations.)
• For adults with pre-existing medical conditions who cannot obtain private insurance coverage, a temporary national “high-risk pool”
will be established to provide coverage, with
financial subsidies to make premiums more affordable, until all insurers are required to cover people with preexisting conditions in 2014.
• Young adults up to age 26 can remain as a dependent on their parents’ private health insurance plan.
• Your health insurance benefits can no
longer run out because of a long or expensive illness because insurers can no longer
impose lifetime financial limits on benefits.
• Preventive services for women, such
as mammograms, and immunizations for
children must be covered by insurers, with
no co-payments or deductibles required.
In addition, Medicare patients who will hit the
coverage gap known as the “doughnut hole”
this year under the prescription drug benefit
will receive a $250 rebate from Medicare.
Patient Benefits That Take Effect
During The Next Four Years
In the private health
insurance market:
• U.S. citizens
and legal residents
cannot be denied
private health insurance coverage
for any reason, beginning in 2014. All
U.S. citizens and
legal residents must
obtain health insurance coverage or
pay a minor tax penalty (although there
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are some exemptions). This is to ensure that everyone is in
the insurance pool so no one can get a “free
ride” by not having affordable coverage and
then going to an emergency room for care.
• State-based health insurance exchanges
will begin operating in 2014, where people
who do not have access to employer based
insurance can shop and compare the benefits
and costs of private health insurance plans.
These exchanges will create insurance pools
that will allow people to choose among affordable coverage options. All insurance companies in the exchange must provide at least a
minimum benefit package, as well as additional coverage options beyond a basic plan.
• Federal subsidies through tax credits or
vouchers will be provided in 2014 to people
who cannot afford the full cost to help them
purchase coverage through the exchanges.
• Beginning in 2011, states can require
insurance companies to submit justification for premium increases and can impose penalties for excessive increases.
For patients enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid:
• You no longer will pay any cost
sharing for a number of preventive services, effective Jan. 1, 2011.
• If you are subject to the “doughnut hole”
for your Medicare drug coverage, you will
receive a 50 percent discount on those
prescription drugs beginning Jan. 1, 2011.
• A series of pilot programs will be implemented during the next four years to help
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Public Health offering
free H1N1 vaccines
HICKORY – Catawba County Public Health
is offering free H1N1 flu shots to people in the
community who have not yet received a 2009
H1N1 flu vaccination. This is in response to
the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) assessment that H1N1 flu activity in the US is
expected to continue throughout the summer.
The CDC recommends vaccination as the
most important way to prevent H1N1 flu for
individuals age six months and older. While
anyone can catch the flu, those who are at
greater risk of severe flu complications include children between the ages of six months
and 24 years, adults over age 65, pregnant
women, and individuals with a weakened
immune system or certain chronic illnesses.
H1N1 is an influenza virus that is similar in
symptoms to the seasonal flu and spreads
from person to person through coughing,
sneezing and touching objects contaminated with the virus. The virus in the H1N1
flu shot has been killed, so it cannot cause
influenza in someone who receives the
vaccine. It will not, however, prevent “flulike” illnesses caused by other viruses.
For more information, questions or to schedule a free H1N1 vaccination appointment, call
Catawba County Public Health at 695-5800
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Free diabetes program
offered in Newton on June 8
NEWTON – The NC Cooperative ExtensionCatawba Center and Catawba Valley Medical
Center’s Center for Diabetes Control are offering an educational program to help adults deal
with type 2 diabetes. Take Charge of Your Diabetes helps participants learn how to control
their blood sugar, to feel better, and to reduce
risk of health complications. Take Charge of
Your Diabetes is presented by a team of qualified educators and health care professionals.
The next session will be held June 8 and
will focus on stress management. Stress
can complicate diabetes so it is important
to learn ways to manage it by developing
healthy coping strategies. In addition there
will be a panel of diabetes education experts
who will answer questions from participants.
Sessions are held on the second Tuesday
of each month at 6 p.m., at the Agricultural
Resources Center, 1175 South Brady Avenue in Newton. If you have been diagnosed
with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes, are at
least 21 years old, and interested in attending this program, call the Cooperative Extension office at 465-8250 to reserve a seat.
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The Claremont Fire Department hosted their third annual All You Can Eat Pancake
Breakfast at their headquarters in Claremont on May 15. Hundreds of area citizens
took the opportunity to dine in or take out a meal that consisted of pancakes, eggs,
bacon, sausage, juice, coffee, tea and water. The annual event gave area citizens and
visitors to Claremont the chance to eat a good breakfast before the third annual City of
Claremont City Wide Yard Sale kicked off. All of the food was prepared and served by
members and volunteers of the Claremont Fire Department. The Claremont Fire Department is located at 2850 Firehouse Lane in Claremont. For more information, questions
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pancake breakfast fundraiser on May 15
CATAWBA – The Town of Catawba Historical Association, Inc. (TCHA), hosted its annual meeting on April 25, in the Military Room
at the Dr. Q.M. Little Historical Museum in
downtown Catawba. Members and visitors
were inspired and entertained as local World
War II veterans, Vernon Spencer and Isaiah
Springs shared their wartime experiences.
During the business session, the past
years progress and financial reports were
read. Officers elected for the 2010-2011
year were: John Gilbert, President; Helen M.
Rhyne, Secretary; Helen Campbell, Linda
Charles, Marilyn Gabriel, Barbara Lynch,
Arlene Spencer, Jennifer Whisnant and
Bill Rhyne, Trustees. Following the meeting, tours of the museum and music played
on a Victorian melodeon were enjoyed.
For more information or to schedule a visit
to the Dr. Q.M. Little Historical Museum,
call the TCHA at 241-4077 or 241-2789.
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Area student recognized
as student of excellence
CLAREMONT – The United States Achievement Academy recently announced that
Katherine Paige Kistler from Conover has
been recognized by The United States
Achievement Academy as a student of excellence in science. This is a prestigious
honor very few students can hope to attain.
The Academy recognizes fewer than 10 percent of all American high school students.
Kistler who attends Bunker Hill High School
in Claremont, was nominated for this honor by
Deborah Deal, a teacher at the school. Kistler
will appear in the United States Achievement
Academy’s Official Yearbook which is published nationally. The Academy recognizes
students upon exclusive recommendation
of teachers, coaches, counselors and other
qualified sponsors and upon the Standards
for Selection set forth by the Academy. The
Standards for Selection include academic
performance, interest and aptitude, leadership qualities, responsibility, enthusiasm,
motivation to learn and improve, attitude
and cooperative spirit and dependability.
Kistler is the daughter of Cissie Baker from Conover, and her grandparents
are Cliff and Gladys Baker of Conover.
Claremont Friends of the
Library name contest winners
CLAREMONT – The Claremont Friends
of the Library have selected winners of the
Read and Grow children’s bookmark contest
during their May 25 meeting. All of the winners were awarded book store gift cards. The
competition was held in honor of National
Library Week in April. Winners included:
Grades K-3: First Place – Abbey Smith from
Maiden, 2nd Grade, Maiden Elementary;
Second Place – Cooper McGarey from Conover, 1st Grade, Lake Norman Elementary;
Third Place – Allee Sandra Sighete from Conover, 1st Grade, home schooled. Grades 4-6:
First Place – Alec Nance from Hickory, 5th
Grade, Christian Family Academy; Second
Place – Morgan Overby from Sherrills Ford,
6th Grade, Sherrills Ford Elementary; Third
Place – Kyra Monsa from Sherrills Ford, 4th
Grade, Sherrills Ford Elementary and Heather
Mosteller from Claremont, 5th Grade, Oxford
Elementary. Grades 7-8: First Place – Jessica Mirea from Conover, 8th Grade, home
schooled; Second Place – Shelby Ward from
Rhodhiss, 7th Grade, East Burke Middle
School; Third Place – Amy Weaver from
Catawba, 7th Grade, Mill Creek Elementary.
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Summer reading program
underway at area libraries
NEWTON – Registration is currently underway for the annual Catawba County Library
System Summer Reading program. Children ages 0-18 are invited to take part this
year. The annual literacy effort encourages
children and youth to keep reading when
school is not in session. Summer Reading
this year will center on the themes “Make a
Splash at Your Library” for ages 0-11, and
“Make Waves at Your Library” for ages 12-18.
Summer readers may count reading time on
a log received at registration, and free books
will be awarded in August. For more details,
visit
www.catawbacountync.gov/library/
events or call or check with any library location.
Area teachers named
Educators of Distinction
NEWTON – Several Catawba County
high school teachers have been recognized as Educators of Distinction by the
National Society of High School Scholars
for 2009-10. Teachers honored include
Shelia Joyce, Gantt Sigmon, and Vickie
Travis from Bunker Hill High School; and
Sonya Wicker from Maiden High School.
The Educators of Distinction program pro-
vides student members of NSHSS with the
unique opportunity to select the teacher
who has made the most significant contribution to their academic career. The
teacher must be an outstanding role model
and positive influence, someone who has
made a lasting difference in their lives by
encouraging them to strive for excellence.
Area students participate in
middle school all state chorus
NEWTON – The North Carolina Middle
School Choral Directors recently hosted
the NC Middle School All State Chorus in
Greensboro on April 23 and 24. The singers enjoyed two rehearsal packed days
with clinicians, and included Katie Spears,
director, and students Josh Campbell, Bricson Lineberger, Kayla Rivers, Sara Edwards from Mill Creek Middle School; and
Aaron Lafrienier, director, and student Gabriella Pavon from Maiden Middle School.
Area students win at
presidential speech contest
NEWTON – On May 4, area elementary
students competed in the third annual district speech contest sponsored by Modern
Woodman of America. The winners shared
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Area teachers named
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NEWTON – At a reception on May 4, Michelle Jaye of Oxford Elementary School was
named Catawba County Schools Elementary
Teacher of the Year; and Kae Treadway of
River Bend Middle School was named Secondary Education Teacher of the Year. A special category recognized a first year teacher
this year. Rachel Kidwell of Maiden High
School was recognized as the Outstanding First Year Teacher. Other candidates for
this award included Stacey Lusk from Balls
Creek Elementary School, and Michelle
Deal from Catawba Elementary School.
Teachers of the Year from area schools
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Sheila Joyce from Bunker Hill High, Pamela
Bunton from Catawba Elementary, James
Mayes from Catawba Rosenwald, Darla
Peeler from Claremont Elementary, Amy Miller from Lyle Creek Elementary, Susan Hollar
from Maiden Elementary, Claudia Daly from
Maiden High, Erin McDonald from Maiden
Middle, Connie Redus from Mill Creek Middle, Michelle Jaye from Oxford Elementary,
Kae Treadway from River Bend Middle, and
April Nelson from Sherrills Ford Elementary.
Area schools participate in
flag retirement ceremony
NEWTON – The Bandys Army JROTC, St.
Stephen Naval JROTC, Maiden High School
Air Force JROTC units, and the Bunker Hill
High School Marching Band provided military
ceremonial support for an official flag retirement ceremony on April 18 at the American
Legion Fairgrounds in Newton. The event
was hosted by American Legion Post 48,
Hickory BSA Venture Crew 248, and BSA
Order of the Arrow Oconoluftee Chapter.
The Trojan Battalion Armed Exhibition Drill
Platoon performed for the assembled Veterans, local law enforcement, Boy Scout
organizations and guests assembled for the
ceremony. The ceremony was also attended
by Bill Richards, 22nd District Commander,
American Legion, Steven Mains, Hickory
Fair Board President and Coy Reed, from
the Catawba County Sheriff’s Department.
“This was an outstanding performance by
our students that supported the ceremony and a great example of CCS service to
the community,” said Lt. Col Bryan Green,
JROTC instructor at Bandys High School.
CVCC students help wire
new church picnic shelter
HICKORY – Area students in Catawba Valley
Community College’s electrical wiring class recently wired East First Street Baptist Church’s
(Newton) new picnic shelter and kitchen. The
students spent four class meetings installing
the wiring, and gained field experience so
they can show prospective employers they
possess real-life job skills. Area students
participating included, Roy Light of Newton;
Wesley Hight in Conover, Allen Ham from
Newton, and Stephen Delaney of Claremont.
Brighten Academy Preschool
to host summer camp program
SHERRILLS FORD – Brighten Academy Preschool in Sherrills Ford is currently enrolling
children for its Summer Camp Program. Nine
sessions will be offered from June 14 through
Aug. 24, as an outlet for children to relax, unwind, learn, laugh and enjoy their summer.
Sessions to be offered include: Summer
Fun at the Beach from June 14-18; Day at
the Museum from June 21-25; Olympics
from June 28-July 2; Blast from the Past
from July 6-9; Sports Camp from July 1216; Tae Kown Martial Arts from July 19-30;
Creative Arts from July 26-30; Mysterious
Science Minds from Aug. 2-6; Dancing with
the Stars from Aug. 9-13; and Music 101/Talent Show from Aug. 16-24. Parents can sign
their children up for any or all of the sessions.
Brighten Academy Preschool’s mission
is to instill a love of learning with each individual child. To provide each child with a
safe, nurturing, and educational child care
experience that will enrich and empower
their lives. Brighten Academy Preschool is
located at 8057 Island Point Road in Sherrills
Ford. For more information or questions, call
478-4040 or visit www.brightenacademy.net.
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Bunker Hill hosts second annual car, truck and tractor show
On May 1, the Bunker Hill High School music department hosted their second annual
car, truck, motorcycle and tractor show in the Bunker Hill High School parking lot in
Claremont. The day long event drew a large number of cars, trucks, motorcycles and
tractors, and at the end of the day awards were handed out for the top 30 entries, best
of show, best truck of show, student awards, rat rod, farthest distance, and best modern vehicles. Food and drinks were available during the show, and vendors were also
on hand selling a variety of merchandise. Proceeds from the annual event will go to
the Bunker Hill High School music department to purchase needed equipment, and to
help fund trips for concerts, competitions and parades. For questions or more information on the Bunker Hill High School music department, call Chorus Director, Pamela
Farnsworth or Band Director, Aaron Pannebaler at 241-3355, e-mail to Pamela_Farnsworth@catawba.k12.nc.us or Aaron_Pannebaker@catawba.k12.nc.us or visit www.
catawbaschools.net/schools/BunkerHill/band/default.aspx.
Bunker Hill High School names its top graduates
On May 20, the 2009-2010 valedictorians and salutatorians from the Catawba
County Schools’ six high schools gathered at the Main Office in Newton for
group pictures and to talk with the local
media. Pictured at right: Bunker Hill High
School valedictorian, Krista Fulbright
is an 18 year old senior from Claremont
who will study Biology at the University
of North Carolina at Chapel-Hill in the fall.
Not pictured is Bunker Hill High School
salutatorian, Cameron Beard. Beard was
unable to attend the gathering due to a
previous commitment. Beard will attend
Catawba College in the fall.
Bandys High School announces its top graduates
On May 20, the 2009-2010 valedictorians and salutatorians from the Catawba County
Schools’ six high schools gathered at the Main Office in Newton for group pictures and
to talk with the local media. Pictured at top from left to right: Bandys High School valedictorian, Anna Davis is an 18 year old senior from Sherrills Ford who will study Health
and Exercise Sciences at Wake Forest University this fall; salutatorian, Elizabeth Goodwin is a 17 year old senior from Newton and will attend the University of North Carolina
at Chapel-Hill in the fall.
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listening area through Southern
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from 3-7 PM for your local Joy FM drive home!
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Area girls receive NC Tarheel Girls State scholarship
PHOTO BY HICKORY UNIT 48 AUXILIARY
The Hickory Unit 48 Auxiliary, and Hickory Post 48 have provided six scholarships for
local girls to attend Catawba College for the North Carolina Tarheel Girls State program. They will spend the week of June 13 learning about the functions of state and
local government. The Hickory Unit 48 sponsors a number of service oriented projects
each year. This scholarship goes to help area eleventh grade girls have an opportunity
to learn more about government policies and procedures. The young ladies pictured
above from left to right are: Brooke Bollinger (Bunker Hill High School, daughter of
Annie Caldwell and Brett Bollinger), Carrie Gibson (Alexander Central High School),
Faith Miller (St. Stephens High School), Allison Eaddy (Fred T. Foard High School), and
Maddy Malson (home schooled).
Local residents graduate from
Mountain State University
BECKLEY, WV – Mountain State University proudly announces that the following
area residents have graduated this spring.
Andrea D. Kane of Conover; Carol Lawing
Wilson of Maiden; Earlie Franklin Goad, Jr.
of Claremont; Jeffrey Lynn Jackson of Conover; Kristen Dugan of Conover; and Marcus Wade Bumgarner of Newton; all have
graduated from MSU’s School of Leadership and Professional Development with a
Master of Science in Strategic Leadership.
Mountain State University is a not-forprofit independent institution based in Beckley, W.Va. In addition to its main campus in
Beckley, MSU has campuses in Mooresville
and Hickory. For more information, call 866367-6781 or visit www.mountainstate.edu.
CCS announces high
school graduation dates
NEWTON – The Catawba County Schools
2010 Graduation Dates have been announced, and all graduations will be held
at the Catawba Valley Community College Multipurpose Center with the exception of Catawba Rosenwald, which will be
held at the school. The dates are: June 10
at 1 p.m., Catawba Rosenwald; June 10
at 7 p.m., Bandys High School; June 11 at
7 p.m., Maiden High School; June 12 at 2
p.m., Bunker Hill High School; and June
12 at 7 p.m., St. Stephens High School.
CVCC observes summer
semester operating hours
HICKORY – Catawba Valley Community College will observe special summer semester
operating hours beginning this month. The
main campus on Highway 70 SE in Hickory
will be closed on Fridays through Aug. 6. This
applies only to the main campus. The CVCC
East Campus will operate Monday through
Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays from
8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m.
to 2 p.m. The CVCC Newton Center will be
closed on Fridays. The CVCC Lab School
will operate on a regular schedule. Normal
operating hours for all campuses will resume
the week of Aug. 9. For more information, call
CVCC at 327-7000 or visit www.cvcc.edu.
Brighten Academy
Preschool hosts spring fling
On May 22, Brighten Academy Preschool
in Sherrills Ford hosted its second annual spring fling fundraiser on the school
grounds. The free event featured a wide
variety of stationary games, an inflatable
play area, a cake walk, face painting, petting zoo, the Newton Fire Department fire
safety house, a firetruck from the Sherrills
Ford/Terrell Fire Department, area business information booths, a silent auction,
food sales, tours of the facility, and a story
time area featuring Sandy Cooke from the
Sherrills Ford Branch Library (pictured
above). Proceeds from the annual spring
fling fundraiser will go towards purchasing new playground equipment for the
school.
Brighten Academy Preschool is an early
childhood development facility located
in the Sherrills Ford community. Their
NC rated five star state of the art facility
is currently enrolling children ages sixweeks to 12-years-old for full and part
time programs. Brighten Academy Preschool is located at 8057 Island Point
Road in Sherrills Ford. For more information, questions, or to make a donation for
the playground equipment fund, call 4784040 or visit their Web site at www.brightenacademy.net.
Brighten Academy
Preschool
8057 Island Point Road,
Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
5 STAR SCHOOL
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Infants, Toddlers, Two’s, Three’s, Four’s, Five’s, And School Age Children
Camp Runs From June 14-August 24, And Offers A Different Theme Each Week!
STOP BY FOR MORE DETAILS OR CALL 828-478-4040
www.brightenacademy.net
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Flutter-By butterfly
habitat now open at CSC
HICKORY – Butterflies are now fluttering,
swirling and flying at Catawba Science Center (CSC) in Hickory through Sept. 6. One
of CSC’s most popular seasonal exhibits,
“Flutter-By Butterfly Habitat” is now open to
the public. A spring and summertime favorite,
the Flutter-By offers visitors an exhilarating
and up-close look at a variety of live, native and semi-tropical butterflies and moths.
Set in a sweetly-scented flower garden with
a circulating stream, the Flutter-By transforms
the outdoor science courtyard into a temporary
habitat for Monarchs, Queens, Orange Sulphurs, Red Admirals, Painted Ladies, Swallowtails, Luna Moths, Cecropias and more.
Visit the Naturalist Center on Thursdays at 3
p.m., and watch as CSC staff members mount
butterfly chrysalides and moth cocoons for
incubation in the Flutter-By butterfly nursery.
For more information on CSC exhibits, summer programs and planetarium shows, visit
www.CatawbaScience.org or call 322-8169.
Sentimental Journey to
perform in Catawba
CATAWBA – The Old Company Store at
101 North Main Street in downtown Catawba
has announced it will host area favorites,
Sentimental Journey in concert at the store
on June 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
This popular group performs a wide variety
of popular music including bluegrass and
Americana music covering several decades.
All shows at the Old Company Store are free
to the public, and the deli will remain open
throughout all of the live music performances. For more information, call Tom Young at
241-4200 or visit www.oldcompanystore.net.
HMA to host summer art
camps for kids and teens
HICKORY – The Hickory Museum of Art is
now accepting registrations for their Summer Art Camps. Camps for kids run from
June 14 to Aug. 20, Monday through Friday; morning sessions run from 10 a.m. to
12 p.m., and afternoon sessions are held
from 1 to 3 p.m. HMA members pay $50
and non-members pay $75 per session
per week. There are camps for three age
groups: Ages 4 to 6, 7 to 9, and 10 and up.
HMA will also host two and four day classes
that will appeal to teenagers in middle and high
school. Sessions of Teen Summer Follies begin the week of June 29 and run through the
week of Aug. 17. Classes run on Tuesdays
and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Prices
start at $30 for HMA Members ($45 NonMembers) and go up to $80 Members ($100
Non-Members) depending on number of class
sessions and materials involved. Students
will have the opportunity to work with professional artists in seven different class themes.
The Hickory Museum of Art is located
in the SALT Block Arts and Science Center of the Catawba Valley, 243 3rd Avenue
NE in Hickory. For more information, call
327-8576 or visit www.HickoryArt.org.
Romance of the home and
garden tour announced
HICKORY – Tickets are now on sale for
Hickory Landmarks Society’s 16th Annual
Romance of the Home and Garden Tour.
Eight homes and/or gardens in six locations
are featured on the tour and will be open to
the public on June 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Homes and gardens are grouped in easily accessible areas around the city. Tickets
are $20 in advance, and will also be available on the day of the tour for $25. Included
in the ticket price is a complementary 8 a.m.
breakfast and guest speaker at historic Maple Grove (542 2nd Street, NE Hickory). For
ticket information and telephone orders, call
the Hickory Landmarks Society at 322-4731.
Community invited to free
movies in the park
NEWTON – The Movies in the Park series
is set to begin on Friday nights starting June
18 at Southside Park in Newton. The annual series, runs for five consecutive Friday
nights through July 16. The free viewings will
be held beginning at dusk (approximately 9
p.m.). Movies will be shown on a large 16’
x 24’ screen with good sound. Residents
should bring a lawn chair or a blanket for
seating, and concessions will be available,
along with free popcorn. All movies are believed to be “kid-friendly” (all rated PG). For
movie titles, contact the City of Newton Parks
and Recreation Department at 695-4317.
Unity Hafla hosts fundraiser for Adult Life
Rhythmic Essence Belly Dance Studios in Newton and Mooresville hosted it’s annual
Unity Hafla in Claremont City Park on May 2. The annual event was a donation fundraiser for Adult Life programs throughout the area. The Unity Hafla successfully raised
$600 to donate to Adult Life in memory of Jerry Abernathy. Adult Life provides support, respite and education to caregivers and affordable, quality day and treatment
services enabling adults to remain in their communities. The Unity Hafla featured performances throughout the day by Rhythmic Essence Belly Dancers of Newton and
Mooresville, Rising Sun Tribe of Morganton, The Belly Jewels of Lake Norman, Mahsati
Janan and Banat al-Qamar of Asheville, Lost Jewels of the Ghawazee of Granite Falls,
Ancient Moon of Boone, Asali and the Aseelah Dancers of Gastonia and Lotus Moon
Belly Dance of Shelby. For more information about Rhythmic Essence Belly Dance,
visit www.rebellydance.com or call 408-3344.
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Lake Norman Folk Art
Festival seeks folk artists
SHERRILLS FORD – Applications are now
being accepted for the second annual Lake
Norman Folk Art Festival, to be held from 11
a.m. to 4 p.m., on Oct. 2. Last year, more than
1,000 people attended the festival, which featured 25 folk artists. This juried festival is sponsored by the Hickory Museum of Art and is held
outdoors on Lake Norman in Sherrills Ford.
All artists must complete an application
form, which may be downloaded at www.
lakenormanfolkartfestival.com. Those who
did not participate in last year’s festival also
must submit three photos of their work. An
application fee of $60 must be submitted
with the application. The application fee will
increase to $75 after June 15. All artists selected for the show will be notified by Aug.
1. The application fee will be returned to
artists who are not accepted for the show.
All art offered for sale should be original
work produced by the artist. To be eligible,
artists should be primarily self-taught. Work
in all media, including paintings, sculptures and mixed media will be considered.
For more information, visit www.lakenormanfolkartfestival.com, call 327-8576 or
e-mail to blohr@hickorymuseumofart.org.
Kids Only of NC now
enrolling for summer camp
CLAREMONT – Kids Only of North Carolina in Claremont has announced it is currently enrolling children in its summer
camp program at the facility. The summer
camp will run from June 11 through Aug.
21, and will offer weekly themed educational activities for children of all ages.
Weekly activities will include field trips,
community service projects, visits to the
Claremont Library, swimming, fishing,
ropes course, skating, movies, bowling,
trips to the Catawba Science Center and
much more. Registration for the summer
camp is $25, and includes a camp T-shirt.
Weekly fees are $100 and daily fees are
$20, and fees include meals and snacks.
Kids Only of NC is located at 2952 North Oxford Street in Claremont. For more information,
call 459-0004, e-mail to 04keligh28@live.com
or visit www.kidsonlyofnorthcarolina.com.
CCHA to host storytelling
festival on June 4
CATAWBA – The Catawba County Historical
Association is proudly hosting its 12th annual
Storytelling Festival on June 4. The Festival
is held on the grounds of Historic Murray’s
The Conover Farmer’s Market
Is Open Every Saturday From
8 a.m. To 12:30 p.m.
Through Mid-October!
We Feature Over 20 Vendors
Offering The Freshest Locally
Grown Produce In The Area!
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501 1st Ave. South
Downtown
Conover
234-7075
Visit Us Online At:
www.conoverfarmersmarket.org
E-mail:
marketmanager@
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Julie Lehmann
Market Manager
JUNE
5
Backyard composting demonstrations
using worms will be featured.
JUNE
12
Cooking demonstrations using fresh
Asian vegetables will be offered.
Stretch and Grow activities will be
available for children of all ages.
JUNE
19
NC Master Gardners will be on hand
offering a plant clinic. Live music will
be provided by Barrie Howard.
JUNE 26
BLUEBERRY DAY
All things blueberry will be offered
at the Market. Free recipes and
tastings will be featured.
JULY
3
Cantaloupe, okra, a variety of
tomatoes and blackberries will be
arriving at the Market.
Featured produce in June includes blueberries,
zucchini, yellow squash, white cucumbers,
cabbage, broccoli, herbs, onions, green peppers,
new potatoes, carrots, beets, green beans,
cauliflower, early tomatoes, apples and peaches!
Mill at 1489 Murray’s Mill Road in Catawba,
from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $5
per person, and children ages 5 and under
are admitted for free. The festival shares the
educational and entertaining oral history tradition of the Carolinas. Come celebrate with the
CCHA, hearing dramatic narratives, folklore,
and tales, while having fun and supporting regional storytellers and historic preservation.
For more information or questions,
contact Jason Toney with the CCHA at
465-0383, or visit www.catawbahistory.
org
or
www.facebook.com/murraysmill.
Area libraries announce
events for June
NEWTON – Summer Reading activities will highlight activities in June at
the Catawba County Library System.
A full roster of library activities follows:
Newton Main Library – 465-8664
•
Preschool
Story
Time
every
Thursday
at
10
a.m.
• Family Stories every Monday at 6:30 p.m.
•
Historic
Floods
Presentation
at
5:30
p.m.,
on
June
8.
• Just Add Water at 4:30 p.m., on June 10.
• Ronald McDonald Visit at 10 a.m., on June 17.
• Wii Fish for Fun at 4:30 p.m., on June 17.
• Game Day at 3:30 p.m., on June 18.
•
Genealogy
Society
Meeting
at
7
p.m.,
on
June
22.
• Parenting Session at 10 a.m., on June 23.
• Pirate Party at 4:30 p.m., on June 24.
Claremont Branch – 459-9311
•
Frogs
and
Toads
Kids
Program
at
10
a.m.,
on
June
3.
•
ABCs
of
NASA
Kids
Program at 11 a.m., on June 12.
•
Friends
of
the
Library
Meeting
at
6
p.m.,
on
June
22.
Sherrills Ford Branch – 478-2729
•
Toddler/Preschool
Stories every Wednesday a 10 a.m.
•
Toddler/Preschool
Music
Time every Thursday at 10 a.m.
• Wonderful Water at 6:30 p.m., on June 8.
•
Friends
of
the
Library
Meeting
on
7
p.m.,
at
June
15.
• Ronald McDonald Visit at 10 a.m., on June 16.
• Toxic Kids at 4 p.m., on June 16.
• Life’s a Beach at 6:30 p.m., on June 22.
• Sea Serpent Party at 6:30 p.m., on June 29.
CCHA to host poker run
on June 19
NEWTON – The Catawba County Historical
Association has announced plans to host
their first annual Historic Catawba County
Poker Run on June 19. Check-in is at Riverbend Park in Conover at 10 a.m., and the ride
finishes at Murray’s Mill in Catawba by 3:30
p.m., to qualify. Drivers and riders will cruise
past historic sites around the area, drawing a
card at five stops. Prizes will be awarded for
best hand, second hand, and worst hand. A
boxed lunch will be provided by Jason’s Deli.
The event is $10 for drivers and $5 for
passengers. The run is not limited to motorcycles and any mode of transportation
is encouraged to participate. Proceeds will
benefit the Catawba County Historical Association to support local historic preservation efforts. For more information, contact
Jennifer Marquardt-Leach at 465-0383
or visit www.facebook.com/murraysmill.
The Green Room to host
summer Shakespeare camp
NEWTON – The Green Room Community
Theatre is now accepting applications for this
year’s Summer Shakespeare Institute session to be held June 21-26 at the NewtonConover Auditorium in Newton. Enrollment
is limited, but will continue until the camp is
full. Also, additional members in the same
family receive a discounted rate. The 2010
festival workshop production is “Romeo and
Juliet,” and students aged 6-18 (at least a
first grade reading level is recommended) will
bring this classic tale to life under the direction of a highly trained and experienced staff.
All student campers play a role in a scene
from the play appropriate to their interest and
experience. They will receive training in auditioning, voice, movement, and the history
of the play that will assist them in their high
school and college studies of Shakespeare.
Registration information is available at The
Green Room Web site at www.the-greenroom.org or you may call the main office at
464-6583 for more information or questions
regarding the summer camp or upcoming productions. The Green Room Community Theatre is located at 60 West 6th Street in Newton.
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NASCAR made the right choices
THE SPORTS REPORT
T
BY RANDY INMAN
he NASCAR Hall of Fame recently
opened its doors in Charlotte with the
induction of its first class, which included Dale Earnhardt Sr., Richard Petty, Junior Johnson, Bill France Sr., and Bill France
Jr. I think all of these selections were great
choices for the first class, but it is only a matter of time before they are joined by Catawba County natives, Ned and Dale Jarrett.
Most NASCAR fans know about Dale Jarrett’s racing career, but many younger fans
only know Ned Jarrett as a racing commentator. My family knows Ned Jarrett as a good
man who donates endless amounts of money and time to various area charities. Some
kids in my family had a very nice Christmas one year because Ned Jarrett wanted
to teach his grandchildren about giving.
I have never had the pleasure of meeting
Ned Jarrett, but I have always thought he
was a class act and he was clearly a Hall of
Fame caliber driver. Ned Jarrett also helped
break down racial barriers in NASCAR, when
he sold a race car to Wendell Scott, who was
NASCAR’s first African-American driver in
the early 1960’s. When Ned Jarrett’s racing
career was over, he won 50 out of 352 races
he raced in, and had 185 top 5 finishes. Ned
Jarrett also won two Grand National Championships in NASCAR and is already in various racing Hall of Fames around the world.
I truly hope Ned Jarrett is elected into the
NASCAR Hall of
Fame next year for
his work in the racing industry. While it
would be awesome
for Ned and Dale
to go in together, I
don’t see that happening. Dale Jarrett’s career ended
too recently for them
to be inducted during the same year.
I would love to
see David Pearson,
INMAN
Ned Jarrett and
Darrell Waltrip inducted into the NASCAR
Hall of Fame 2011 class. I can’t wait to go
down to Charlotte and check everything
out at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. My NASCAR nut of a son, Adam is also chomping
at the bit to pay a visit to the Hall of Fame.
Adam has no problem in saying that Dale
Earnhardt Sr., is the best NASCAR driver
of all time, and is very happy he was inducted. As a matter of fact I heard Ned Jarrett and Rusty Wallace both say the same
thing on WFNZ AM 610 the other day. I will
not argue the point, but my favorite driver,
Richard Petty was no slouch behind the
wheel either and I am glad he got into the
NASCAR Hall of Fame in the first class.
Randy Inman is a freelance writer living in
Claremont. More of his freelance work can
be found on-line at www.footballdogz.com.
Yoga for seniors program
offered in Newton
NEWTON – The Newton Parks and Recreation Department and the Catawba County
Council on Aging will offer Yoga for Seniors every Thursday morning in June for a suggested
donation of $2.50 per class to those ages 60
and over. The class will be held at the Newton Recreation Center from 10 to 11 a.m. on
June 3, 10, 17 and 24. The class will introduce participants to basic postures and
techniques used in yoga to relax the body
and calm the mind. The instructor has her
yoga teaching certification and over 20
years of experience practicing and teaching yoga. She will provide individual attention to physical limitations presented by
each class member and will offer alternative movements to prevent any discomfort.
For more information, call the Newton Parks and Recreation Department
at 695-4317, or visit www.newtonnc.gov.
Ensure Classic offers
fundraising opportunities
CONOVER – Charity has always been at the
heart of the Ensure® Classic at Rock Barn.
Through the Greater Hickory Classic Foundation, the PGA TOUR’s Champions Tour
golf tournament has committed more than
$900,000 to area charities since 2003 and
is striving to reach the million-dollar mark in
total contributions in 2010. In 2009, the innovative Tickets Fore Charity program was
introduced which assisted the tournament in
reaching a total of $109,915 in charity donations. Building on last year’s program, the
potential is great for area charities to receive
even more much-needs funds from the event.
Tickets Fore Charity invites area charities
to help sell daily and weekly tickets to the
2010 tournament scheduled for Sept. 27-Oct.
3. The full price of every ticket sold will be
donated back to participating charities. The
initiative allows ticket buyers to contribute
directly to their charity of choice with each
ticket purchase. A $5,000 bonus pool will also
be in place to be divided amongst ticket selling organizations based on the percentage of
total Tickets Fore Charity revenue generated
by that organization. The organization must
sell $500 in tournament tickets to qualify.
Charities are already signing up to participate in this year’s program. To enroll
your registered 501(c)(3) organization or
to obtain more information, contact Tournament Sales Associate Ward Warren at
459-4000 or wwarren.ghc@charterinternet.com or visit www.ensureclassic.com.
Carolina Thread Trail public forums planned for June
NEWTON – Catawba County and the Carolina Thread Trail invite all Catawba County
residents to attend a public forum on the
County’s Carolina Thread Trail Master Plan.
Join them to learn about the trail and to share
your thoughts concerning its development in
Catawba County. Drop in between 6 and 8
p.m., to provide your input and receive information on the County’s draft routes. Representatives from the county, its municipalities,
the Thread Trail and project consultants Carol
R. Johnson Associates and Stewart Engineering will be present and eager to share
proposed routes for the Carolina Thread Trail
and other potential trails throughout the county. The same information will be provided at
each public forum. For more information, visit
the www.carolinathreadtrail.org or contact:
Mary K. George, AICP Catawba County Planning, Parks and Development at 465-8264
or by e-mail at mary@catawbacountync.gov.
Public forums will be held at Sherrills
Ford Elementary School at 8103 Sherrills Ford Road in Sherrills Ford on June
14; and the Newton Depot at 1123 North
Main Avenue in Newton on June 15.
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Football skills clinic to be
held at Newton park
NEWTON – The Newton Parks and Recreation Department and the Catawba County
Hornets are sponsoring a Football Skills
Clinic for boys and girls ages 4-12. The clinic
will be held on June 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
at Westside/Jaycee Park in Newton. A $5
donation is suggested from the participants.
Kids will learn football fundamentals and coordination skills at several stations according
to ages. All participants will receive a t-shirt,
and lunch will be provided. Newton Parks
and Recreation Department and Catawba
County Hornets participation waivers are required. Waivers are available when registering at the Newton Recreation Department.
No child will be allowed to participate in the
camp without the properly-signed waivers.
For more information or questions, contact
the Newton Parks and Recreation Department at 695-4317, or visit www.newtonnc.gov.
GHC donates money to
area charities
CONOVER – The Greater Hickory Classic Foundation recently named a diverse
list of charities to receive proceeds from
the 2009 Ensure Classic at Rock Barn (formerly known as the Greater Hickory Clas-
sic at Rock Barn Presented by Kia Motors).
This year’s donations total $109,915, bringing the Foundation’s overall charitable contribution to more than $900,000 since the
tournament’s inception in 2003. The Greater
Hickory Classic Foundation, a registered nonprofit, oversees the Ensure Classic at Rock
Barn and its annual charity contributions.
Organizations receiving donations from
the 2009 tournament include the following:
First Tee National School Program, $17,500;
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, $10,000;
Catawba County United Way, $10,000;
Hickory Elks Club, $10,000; Hickory Metro Sports Commission, $3,000; Piedmont
Council Boy Scouts, $2,000; Sherrills Ford
Rotary Club, $2,000; Alexander County
United Way, $1,500; Burke County United
Way, $1,500; Caldwell County United Way,
$1,500; and Iredell County United Way,
$1,500. Another $10,400 was distributed
among a variety of other area organizations.
The Ensure Classic at Rock Barn features
a week of special events and attractions,
including exhibitions, pro-ams, and three
days of Champions Tour competition. The
tournament returns to Rock Barn Golf and
Spa in Conover, from Sept. 27 through Oct.
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HICKORY – Catawba Valley Community College cheerleading coach, Jeanne Conner will
sponsor a cheerleading camp for children in
grades kindergarten through eighth grade on
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p.m. Campers will be taught basic cheers,
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Bunker Hill to host
summer sports camps
CLAREMONT – Bunker Hill High School in
Claremont has announced that it will host several summer sports camps in June and July. All
camps will be held at Bunker Hill High School,
and anyone participating will receive a camp
T-shirt and will need to fill out a registration
form before they can participate in the camps.
Kicking things off on June 21-24 from 9
a.m. until 12 p.m., will be the Boys Baseball Camp. Players ages 7-12 will learn
offensive and defensive skills in station work. The cost of the camp is $60.
Girls Volleyball Camp will be held June
16-18 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and is designed for rising fourth through ninth grade
students. The camp will feature fundamental skill sessions in serving, passing, defense, setting and concepts of timing and blocking. Cost of the camp is $40.
Girls Softball Camp will be offered June
28-July 1 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and is designed for children ages 10-15. Campers
will learn offensive and defensive skills in
session work. The cost of the camp is $55.
Boys Wrestling Camp will be held June
21-25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and is offered to children ages 5-13. Campers
will work on fundamentals, team work
and team play. Cost of the camp is $30.
Girls Basketball Camp will be offered on
June 21-24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and is
offered to rising first through ninth grad-
ers. Campers will receive fundamental instruction, team play and lectures, and individual and team awards will be awarded at
the end of camp. Cost of the camp is $50.
Boys Basketball Camp will be held July 1215 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and is designed
for rising fist through ninth graders. Everyone will receive instruction on the fundamentals, team play and lectures. Individual
and team awards will be awarded at the
end of camp. The cost of the camp is $50.
Girls Cheerleading Camp will be offered July
12-15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and is offered
to all rising first through ninth graders. Campers will receive instruction in cheers, dance,
jumps, stunts and tumbling and a performance and awards will be presented on the
last day of camp. The cost of the camp is $50.
Bunker Hill High School is located at 4675
Oxford School Road in Claremont. For more
information, questions or to register your
child in one of the 2010 summer sports youth
camps, call Bunker Hill High School Athletic
Director, Jim Woodruff at 241-3355 or email to Jim_Woodruff@catawbaschools.net.
Conover pool now open
through the summer
CONOVER – The Conover Swimming
Pool in Conover has announced its facility is now open for business for the summer through Labor Day (Sept. 6, 2010).
The pool features a 110,000 gallon pool,
fenced in kiddie pool area, a 25 yard lap
pool, diving area, picnic area, gas grill and
showers for its members and guests. The
pool is open to all area residents and costs
$300 for a family season membership, and
individual memberships are also available.
The Conover Swimming Pool is a private,
member owned non-profit organization.
Members are allowed to bring guests for a
$5 fee per adult and $3 per child per day. The
pool is available to members for private parties for an additional fee. The pool is open
from 12 to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 12 to 9 p.m., on Friday; 12 to 7 p.m.,
on Saturday; and 1 to 7 p.m., on Sunday.
The Conover Swimming Pool is located
at 3rd Street NE in Conover. For more information, questions, to take a free swim
or to receive a membership application, contact Becky Schell at 465-1184.
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Area triathlon seeks sponsors and business partners
TAYLORSVILLE – The Alexander County
YMCA has announced plans to host the
Lake Hickory Y Triathlon on July 17 at
the Dusty Ridge Lake Access Park at 366
Dusty Ridge Access Road in Taylorsville in
the Wittenburg area of Alexander County.
The Alexander County YMCA is also seeking businesses and medical practices to join
the Hickory Triathlon Club as sponsors and
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relay team before July 11, and $65 per person and $100 for a relay team after July 11.
A $10 charge will also be charged to everyone who is not a USAT member. The goal
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at almost four pounds. Forty-nine teams of bass anglers entered the tournament, which
was held at Midway Marina in Terrell. Other winners included Bob Bolick and Rick
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A Christians prospect of the future – hope for tomorrow: Colossians 3:1-4
FROM THE PULPIT
BY REV. DENNIS J. RICHARDS, SR., D.MIN., D.D.
he Christians prospect for the future
is bright and glorious because our redemption will be complete, our hope will
be realized and our home will be forever with
the Lord. There is very little hope or security
in anything in this world. Anything and anyone
can fail you, but I can point you to Someone
who has never failed and will never fail. He is
our Lord Jesus Christ, the anchor of our soul.
But, we must set our affections on Him and
our futures are totally secure. In the Christians
life, it is salvation, sanctification, separation,
service and then satisfaction – I John 3:1-3.
“Now, at this very moment, we who are
Christians, who have believed in our hearts
and confessed with our mouths the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior, are sons (children)
of God and when he appears, we shall be like
Him and be as pure as He is.” Do you understand the wonder of this? It amazes me that
He can take someone like me and I will not
only look at Him, I will be completely pure like
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“Amazing Grace” I could never claim that
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wonderful truth. When He appears to call us
home whether by the grave or at that shout
from heaven on our final day on this earth, our
minds, hearts and souls will be fully satisfied in
His presence. Praise God. This is our future.
“On Christ the Solid Rock I stand, all other
ground is sinking sand. My hope is built on
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foundation, and we are Satisfied in Him.
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longer servants, but sons (children), and
because we are His children, we are Gods’
heirs through Christ our Lord. It is through
Jesus Christ alone that we have this privilege of being God’s heir so shouldn’t we
live like it here, in the present, in the now?
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heirs with Jesus Christ and partakers of His
Glory.” What a wonder, God takes vile sinners and makes us joint heirs with His Son.
Part of our inheritance is a home in heaven
where, “there is rest for the people of God,”
(Hebrews 4:9). There will be no poverty there.
Some have daily struggles to keep body and
soul together, where to go – what to do – will
needs be met. We will say goodbye to all of
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this when we leave
this world. No more
worry about food,
clothing or shelter.
There will be no
sickness, pain, sorrow, death or sin.
We will have perfect
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There is a reward for the righteous on top
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man’s work abides which he has built on, he
shall receive a reward.” Every person’s reward will be based on his works which will be
tried by fire. If done truly for the Lord and not
for our own recognition, those “works” will be
turned into rewards. Wouldn’t you like to take
those trophies and crowns and place them
at the feet of the one who truly deserves it. I
don’t want to be empty handed. Do you? The
best is yet to come for us who are Christians.
Sometimes, I can hardly wait. Read John 14.
Revelation 5:9 tells us something about
what goes on in heaven when we all get
there. We will be lifting our voices shouting
praises to God along with all of the hosts
of heaven as we worship together. What a
happy time. It’s the outbreak of our souls in
praise and gratitude, admiration, reverence
and love to the King of Kings and Lord of
Lords. We will sing a “new song.” Revelations
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life, a new heaven, a new earth, a new joy
and a new name. There is a great promise
from God that He will make all things new for
the Christian. These fresh, new experiences
will not be known by the “Christless” eyes
who have never seen. How sad, to be invited
to the greatest event of all time, and turn the
invitation down. The Christian truly experiences some of this joy now because every
time we meet with Jesus, no matter what
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fresh hope and rest. Some of our greatest
moments are when we are alone with God.
We’re “soul winners” who are headed home.
Daniel 12:3, “And they that will be wise will
shine as the brightness of the firmament,
and they that turn many to righteousness as
the stars forever and ever.” God wants us to
shine. We are the light of the world. Just think
about it. What would happen if the sun went
black for 24 hours? Can you imagine the absolute fear and utter chaos, the destruction
by those bent on evil. So, what if our spiritual light is dim and sometimes covered up
by our own sin? Think about your family and
friends who live in that 24 hour darkness every second of their lives. We have the most
important message they’ll ever receive. The
hope of the world is in our power. If we don’t
witness to them, they will be lost – forever.
Look at someone without this beautiful thing
called salvation, where will they be in 100
years, heaven or hell. Are we at least praying for them. It’s time for us to awaken from
our sleep. The Bible says we can outshine
the stars, if we turn lost people to God.
Ephesians 1:13, “In Him whom you have
believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit
of promise until the redemption of our purchase.” We, as new creations in Christ, are
saved and sealed until the day of redemption. What does it mean, “to be saved?” Think
about this, if you seal and stamp an envelope,
it isn’t opened until it reaches its destination.
When a person comes to God, admits he’s a
sinner and repents, believes in his heart and
confesses with his mouth to the Lord Jesus
Christ as his Savior, that person is “sealed” until the day of redemption, (Romans 10:9-10).
I John 3:2, declares “Beloved, now we are
the sons of God.” The ties of sonship can never be broken. We shall see Him as He is. We
will appear with Him in glory. I Thessalonians
4:17, declares “We shall ever be with the Lord.”
The Rev. Dennis J. Richards, Sr., D., Min.,
D.D. is the Minister of First Baptist Church
in Claremont. First Baptist Church is located at 4791 South Depot Street in Claremont. For more information or questions, call the church office at 459-7110.
BETHLEHEM
United Methodist Church
(828) 459-7480
Box 233
3214 Catawba Street
Claremont, NC 28610
www.claremontbethlehem.com
• Service at 11:00 am
• Sunday School at 9:45 am
• Programs for all ages
Pastor: Rev. Dr. Stephen Ray
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St. Mark’s Lutheran Church plans June activities
CLAREMONT – St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
in downtown Claremont has announced the
following events for the month of June. St.
Mark’s now offers the following Open Gym
Nights on June 3, 10 and 24 from 7 to 8:30
p.m., in the church Family Life Center. St.
Mark’s Fun/Fitness at Claremont City Park
will be held on June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 6:30
p.m. Meet together and walk, play tennis or enjoy watching the children play on the swings.
Parents are asked to stay with their children,
and no registration is required for this event.
St. Mark’s Parent’s Night Out will be held on
June 11 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., for children
ages 5-12. Fun activities will be provided in
the Family Life Center. Cost is $6 to cover
food costs. St. Mark’s Super Saturday will be
held on June 26, Bible stories, arts, crafts, fun
and fitness activities for children ages 5-12
will run from 9 to 11:30 a.m., so parents can
run errands, clean the house, etc. St. Mark’s
Family and Friends Golf Outing will be held
on June 19 at 2 p.m. Family Fun Night will be
held on June 23 in the Family Life Center. A
Confirmation Mini-Retreat will be held on June
6 from 1 to 5 p.m., in the Family Life Center.
The St. Mark’s Mighty Miracles will meet on
June 6 from 3 to 5 p.m., in the Parish Hall.
Please register for all children and youth activities in advance by contacting, Susan Tucker at 459-2161, ext. 20 or Marcheta Campbell
at 459-7668 or 704-880-6166. Parents must
complete a registration form and waiver before
dropping off your child/children for activities.
The Chancel Choir will present a service of
music on June 13 at the 10:30 a.m. service.
The service will be in honor of Faith Baker.
June 6 is Graduate Recognition Sunday at
both services, and a reception will be held for
all graduates at 9:20 a.m., in the Family Life
Center. Graduates to be honored include:
Kristen Stephenson Gerrish (UNC-Charlotte), Jesse Butler (Maiden High School),
Josh Franklin (Mitchell Community College),
Jennifer Carpenter (Caldwell Community College), Debbie Herman (CVCC), Andy Smith
(Yale Divinity School), Amber McGonagle
(Bunker Hill High School), and Emma Grace
Sigmon (Newton-Conover High School).
Every Tuesday in June the Quilting Team
will meet from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; the Cub
Scouts will meet at 6:30 p.m.; and the Boy
Scouts will meet at 6 p.m. The Pastors
Roundtable will be held on June 9 at 12:30
p.m. A staff meeting will be held on June
9, 16 and 23 at 1:30 p.m. Caregivers training will be held on June 13 from 2:30 to
4:30 p.m. The Witness Team will meet on
June 14 at 5:30 p.m. The church council
will host a meeting on June 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Vacation Bible School will be held at St.
Mark’s on July 25-29. Children of all ages
are invited to experience a week of fun filled
events. Contact the church office for more information or to register your child at 459-2161.
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church is located
at 3216 West Main Street in downtown
Claremont. You can obtain more information by calling the church office at 4592161 during regular business hours, or by
visiting the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Web site at www.stmarksclaremont.org.
Area churches needed for
mission in Claremont
tributing food on June 5, beginning at 11 a.m.
Bethlehem UMC also welcomes any area
churches donations or help for this event.
Food items needed include: rice, dry beans,
canned tuna, peanut butter, saltine crackers,
dried potato flakes, macaroni and cheese and
oatmeal. All donated items can be dropped off
at the church office. For more information or
questions, call Carolyn Leonhardt at 464-6044.
CLAREMONT – The United Methodist
churches in western North Carolina are coming together on June 5, to help make a positive impact in the community by giving out
free food to area citizens in need. Bethlehem
United Methodist Church in Claremont will
partner with Shiloh UMC on June 5, and pass
out food items for needy families in the City of
Claremont City Hall parking lot in downtown
Claremont from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Abernethy
Memorial United Methodist Church at 111
West 13th Street in Newton will also be dis-
Bethany UCC to offer
after school program
CLAREMONT – Beginning with the fall
2010 school term, Bethany United Church
Embracing The Community
For
information
about our
services and
programs call
464
5194
e-mail to
bethanyuccoffice
@aol.com
2952 BETHANY CHURCH RD.
CLAREMONT, NC
or visit
www.bethany
uccclaremont.org
REV. COLLEEN SAMSON
Sunday
Worship
10:30 AM
Adult Forum
9:30 AM
Jesus
For Kids
9:30 AM
EVERY
SUNDAY!
Bethlehem UMC announces upcoming events for June
CLAREMONT – Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Claremont has announced
several upcoming events for the month of
June. June 20, will be Dr. Ray’s last Sunday
to preach at Bethlehem UMC. He is being
transferred to Fletcher UMC in Fletcher. Dr.
Ray has been pastor of Bethlehem UMC
for six years and helped start and organize
the Child Development Center and he revived the Hand Bell Choir which he has directed. The congregation has been blessed
with Dr. Ray’s trumpet music as well as
he and his wife, Holly, singing in the choir.
Vacation Bible School will be held every
evening from July 18 through July 22 from
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. If you would like to help,
contact Eddie Hendershot at 459-1819. The
United Methodist Men will meet at 6:30 p.m.,
on June 28 at the Boxcar Grille in Claremont.
The Common meeting will be held at 7 p.m.,
on June 10. A Trustees meeting will be held
on June 27 at 4 p.m. Shut-in Visitation will
be held at 10 a.m., on June 10. The CDC
meeting will be held on June 8, at 6:15 p.m. .
The Outreach Committee is still collecting
for ECCCM with canned goods and dry goods
being greatly needed. We are still collecting
personal items, towels, and wash cloths for
Hickory CCM. Baskets are located in the old
kitchen of the Church. We are in real need
of snacks. We want to continue our mission
to take snacks to the hospital, schools, and
community services. The Senior Citizens are
mailing the DVDs of the worship services to
our shut-ins. If there are any other shut-ins
that would like a DVD, call Nell Wintzer at
241-2674. All other persons that would like a
DVD, see or call Everett Setzer at 465-6225.
The Senior Citizens have started a Prayer
Chain, and anyone who would like a prayer
for themselves, family, friends, or any person
you would like to put on the prayer chain,
call Nell Wintzer at 241-2674 or 413-7238.
The Junior Youth will meet every Sunday
afternoon at 3 p.m., and the Senior Youth will
meet every Sunday afternoon at 5 p.m. If any
youth are interested in joining either of our
groups, contact Eddie Hendershot at 459-1819.
Bethlehem United Methodist Women will
recognize our graduates on June 6. Our
high school graduates are: Ryan Yount,
Carson Lindler and Alex Gray from Bunker Hill High School. Our college graduate is Rachel Miller from UNC-Charlotte.
The Bethlehem UMC Child Development
Center will host a Port-A-Pit fundraiser on
June 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will deliver
for orders of seven or more within the Conover/Claremont area. Call Tracie or Wendy
at 459-0086 to place an order. Meal includes
chicken, BBQ slaw, baked beans, roll and
dessert. You can buy tickets in advance for
$7.50 at the Center between the hours of 7
a.m. and 6 p.m. The Day Care Center will also
host their pre-school graduation on June 6 at 2
p.m., at Bethlehem United Methodist Church.
There were three of our youth confirmed into
our church on Sunday, May 23. Confirmands
were; Mara Loftin, daughter of Mark and Anita Loftin; Abbie Miller, daughter of Dayne and
Terri Miller; and Savannah Shook, daughter
of June Shook. Michael Sopala, son of Mike
and Carla Sopala was baptized on May 23.
Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Claremont serves refreshments every Sunday
at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sunday School at
9:45 a.m., and then the Sunday Worship
Service at 11 a.m. Bethlehem United Methodist Church is located at 3214 Catawba
Street in Claremont. For more information
or questions, call the church office at 4597480 or visit www.claremontbethlehem.com.
of Christ in Claremont, will offer an after
school program that will provide care and
homework assistance for children in grades
K-6. Although the program is especially designed to help children with homework, it
will also include other components: recreation, computer skills, reading and math
activities, exercise, music and nutrition.
The needs of each child, as determined
by qualified staff with valued input from parents, will be of primary importance in tailoring the program. Space will be limited, so
enroll your child in the After School All Stars
today by calling 464-7711 or 464-2727.
Bethany United Church of Christ is located
at 2952 Bethany Church Road in Claremont. For more information, call 464-5194
or e-mail to bethanyuccoffice@aol.com.
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church ELCA
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”
A
CONGREGATION
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St. Mark’s Preschool host graduation ceremony
On May 23, twelve children from the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Preschool in downtown Claremont received their diplomas during the End of Year Program and Graduation Ceremony in the church sanctuary. During the event all of the students enrolled in
the preschool performed a program filled with various songs they learned during the
school year. Once the program was over and the graduating students received their
diplomas, everyone on hand was invited to the church Family Life Center for an End of
the Year graduation party and spring fundraiser drawings. The spring fundraiser raised
over $1,400, and all of the proceeds will go to purchasing equipment and supplies
for the preschool. For more information or questions about the St. Mark’s Lutheran
Church Preschool, call the church office at 459-2161 or visit the St. Mark’s Lutheran
Church Web site at www.stmarksclaremont.org.
Bethlehem UMC hosts annual plant, flower and bake sale
The Men and Women of Bethlehem United Methodist Church held their annual plant,
flower and bake sale in the Claremont City Hall parking lot in downtown Claremont on
May 8. All of the flowers and plants for sale were provided from Setzer’s Landscape
Nursery in Claremont, and all of the baked goods were provided by members of the
church. All of the proceeds from the sale will go back into the church to fund various
projects throughout the year.
Bethany UCC seeks part time
director for new program
CLAREMONT – Bethany United Church
of Christ, located at 2952 Bethany Church
Road in Claremont, is currently seeking a
qualified part-time After School Program Director to assist in organizing and facilitating
a new church-based program the church
will operate beginning in the fall of 2010.
The candidate will preferably have at least
two years of experience in a homework assistance after school program or as a teacher
assistant. Requirements for the position include excellent people skills, administrative
skills, a high school diploma or additional
education, and the ability to plan and oversee
activities that promote a learning and nurturing environment. Conditions of employment
are negotiable based on experience and
needs of the program. Call 464-5194 if you
are interested and qualified for this position.
Bethany United Church of Christ
2952 Bethany Church Road
Claremont, NC 28610
After School
All Stars
ENROLL NOW
“AFTER SCHOOL ALL-STARS” Is Designed For
Children In Grades K-6, And Will Provide:
• Homework Assistance
• Recreation
• Computer Skills
• Reading And Math Activities
• Music
• Nutrition
Transportation Provided From Catawba Elementary School
828.464.7711
828.464.2727
e-mail to bethanyuccoffice@aol.com
or visit www.bethanyuccclaremont.org
SPACE IS LIMITED!
Embracing The Community
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First Baptist Church to
Bethlehem UMC honors
host summer cinema series Rev. Dr. Stephen Ray
First Baptist Church of Claremont kickedoff its Family Summer Cinema Series at
the church on May 22. The free cinema series will feature the “Loves Comes Softly”
movies at 6 p.m., through Sept. 9. Movies
will be presented on June 5, “Love’s Enduring Promise;” June 19, “Love’s Long
Journey;” July 10, “Love’s Abiding Joy;”
July 24, “Love’s Unending Legacy;” Aug.
7, “Love’s Unfolding Dream;” Aug. 21,
“Love Takes Wings;” and Sept. 9, “Love
Finds A Home.” All of the movies are free,
and the public is encouraged to attend.
Food and drinks will be available at each
movie event. First Baptist Church of Claremont is located at 4791 South Depot
Street in Claremont. For more information, call the church office at 459-7110.
Pictured above is Associate Pastor and
Educational Director, Rev. Jerry Teague
welcoming everyone on hand for coming
out to the Family Summer Cinema Series
on May 22.
The Bethlehem United Methodist Church
Men hosted its monthly meeting and also
held a dinner and a roast for Rev. Dr. Stephen Ray (pictured above) on May 24 at the
church. Numerous members of the church
congregation were on hand to say a few
words to Ray and his wife, Holly, who will
be transferring to Fletcher UMC in Fletcher. The evening started off with a catered
dinner, then Scott W. Ramsey from The
Claremont Courier spoke for a few minutes about the local newspaper. Ray was
then seated in front of the crowd, and listened to members of the congregation say
thanks for his service to the church, and
poke a little fun at the outgoing reverend.
The Bethlehem UMC Men then performed
a few handbell selections to close out the
evening. Ray’s last sermon at Bethlehem
UMC will be on June 20. Bethlehem United Methodist Church is located at 3214
Catawba Street in Claremont. For more
information or questions, call the church
office at 459-7480 or visit the church Web
site at www.claremontbethlehem.com.
New Life Baptist
Fellowship Church
Would Like To Invite
Everyone To Saddle
Ridge Ranch Vacation
Bible School On July 18-22
Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., on July 18
with a dinner to follow at 6 p.m. Dinner will begin at
6 p.m., and activities will last until 8:30 p.m. each night.
For more information or questions, call the church at
459-1624. New Life Baptist Fellowship Church is located
at 2952 North Oxford Street in Claremont.
Catawba UMC plans
events for June
CATAWBA – Catawba United Methodist
Church in downtown Catawba will be hosting
a Family Movie Night on June 5 at their Family Life Center. The event begins with a taco
salad supper at 6 p.m., and will be served
by the Superstars children’s group. Donations will be received for a young woman
with extensive medical bills. A showing of
“Cheaper by the Dozen II” will follow the meal
at 7 p.m. The event is open to the public.
Homecoming Sunday will be observed on
June 6. Special testimonies will be shared
by Robin Benfield who is recovering from
brain surgery and Tiffany Canaday who is
recovering from cancer. Service times will be
held at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. A covered-dish
lunch will follow at the Family Life Center. All
friends and former members are welcome.
From June 13-19, youth and adults from
Catawba UMC will participate in a Carolina
Cross Connection work-week in Wilkes County. They will paint, do home repairs and yard
work for those in need. On June 20, the congregation will say good-bye to Pastor Cowles
Bristol. He will deliver his final sermons at
8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Pastor Bristol will be
honored, along with his family, at a covered-
dish meal at noon. All are invited. Catawba
UMC will welcome their new pastor, Richard
Tuttle, at the end of June. His first Sunday
in the pulpit will be on July 4. Catawba UMC
is located at 207 East Central Avenue in
Catawba. Call 241-4868 for more information.
New Life Baptist to host
vacation bible school
CLAREMONT – New Life Baptist Fellowship
Church in Claremont has announced plans to
host its annual Vacation Bible School on July
18-22 on the church grounds. Children of all
ages are invited and encouraged to participate in this fun filled event at New Life Baptist
Fellowship Church. The Vacation Bible School
theme for 2010 will be Saddle Ridge Ranch,
and registration will begin at 5:30 p.m., on
July 18, and a dinner will be served at 6 p.m.
Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., and all activities will last until 8:30 p.m., each night during the duration of the Vacation Bible School.
For more information or questions
about VBS or any of the other church programs, call the New Life Baptist Fellowship
Church church office at 459-1624. New
Life Baptist Fellowship Church is located
at 2952 North Oxford Street in Claremont,
at the Kids Only of North Carolina facility, which is located behind Hannah’s BBQ.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SUMMER CINEMA SERIES
The Free Family Summer Cinema Series will continue on
June 5 and June 19 at 6 PM, and the featured movies
during the summer will be the “Love Comes Softly” series.
JUNE 5 AT 6 PM
“LOVE’S ENDURING
PROMISE”
JUNE 19 AT 6 PM
“LOVE’S LONG
JOURNEY”
The series will continue its run on July 10, July 24, Aug. 7,
Aug. 21, and Sept. 9. First Baptist Church of Claremont
would like to invite everyone to come out, and follow the life
of a young girl’s faith and courage as she faces the trials of
living in the early west. The movie series is free to the public,
and food and drinks will be available at each gathering.
For more information, call the church office at 459-7110.
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National Day of Prayer event held in Claremont
The annual National Day of Prayer Mayor’s Lunch was held in the St. Mark’s Lutheran
Church sanctuary in downtown Claremont on May 6. The National Day of Prayer is
an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths
to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States
Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. Area residents, government officials, business leaders and church leaders were invited to pray and have a
moment of silent meditation in the church sanctuary, and then enjoy a free meal and
meet members of the Claremont City Council at Pinocchio’s Pizza in downtown Claremont. The annual event was organized by Rita Busbee, and she wanted to thank all
of the businesses and organizations that
contributed to help provide the free lunch.
Businesses and organizations providing
assistance included: Carolina Foam, the
City of Claremont, Claremont Lions Club,
CT Management, Inc., Drum Funeral Home
and Cremation Services, Pinocchio’s Pizza, The Claremont Courier and Medicap
Pharmacy of Claremont. Pictured above
from left to right: David Pruitt, Clay Buff,
Pam Shook and Gary Bost from the Claremont Police Department enjoy a complementary lunch at Pinocchio’s Pizza in
downtown Claremont after participating
in the annual National Day of Prayer event
at the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church sanctuary in downtown Claremont on May 6.
For more information on the National Day
of Prayer, visit www.nationaldayofprayer.
org.
CROSSWORD ANSWER KEY
Sherrills Ford Lions Club hosts fashion show
PHOTOS BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
The Sherrills Ford Lions Club hosted “A Night To Remember” Fashion Show fundraiser
on May 6 at Camp Dogwood in Sherrills Ford. The evening featured a light meal, which
was followed by the fashion show featuring fashions for men, women and children.
Fashions for the show were provided by: Belk’s of Mooresville, Frans of Denver, Hi
Lites of Newton, Kohl’s of Mooresville, Page Collectables of Terrell, Head Over Hills.
After the fashion show, entertainment was provided by Elizabeth Goodwin, Carley Graham and Addy Johnson; then door prizes were handed out and a silent auction was
held for various prizes donated by area businesses. All of the proceeds from the event
went to Camp Dogwood, which serves the sight and hearing impaired. Pictured above
are Jewell Elmore (left) who wore fashions from Page Collectables in Terrell, and Guy
Ross (right) who wore fashions from Kohl’s of Mooresville.
Claremont Lions Club hosts May meeting
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The Claremont Lions Club held their
monthly meeting for May, in the Family
Life Center at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
in Claremont. Lions International District
31-B Membership Chairman, Rich Davis
(left) spoke to the club, and praised their
growth in membership this year. Davis
and VIP (visually impaired) guest, Carolyn Hoke of Claremont then talked about
Camp Dogwood in Sherrills Ford. The
Claremont Lions Club meets each month
on the third Thursday evening at 7 p.m.,
at the Family Life Center of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in downtown Claremont.
For more information, call Mac Robbins at
459-1827 or Nancy Murray at 459-7306.
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Area citizens attend annual Community Day in Catawba
Hundreds of area citizens came out to celebrate the annual Community Day event Hunsucker Park in Catawba on May 16. The annual event was hosted by the Catawba Community Day Association and seven area churches, and featured free food and drinks
for everyone on hand. The event also featured a 50/50 raffle, tattoo booth, face painting,
childrens games, inflatable play areas, cake walk, dunking booth, and various yard
sale items for purchase. The event helped raise over $1,000, which was donated to
the Catawba Rosenwald Education Center to help fund various projects and purchase
needed supplies.
Conover Farmers Market
plans June events
CONOVER – The Conover Farmers Market in downtown Conover has announced
its June line-up of events. On June 5, the
market will feature backyard composting
demonstrations using worms. On June 12,
the market will host various cooking demonstrations with fresh Asian vegetables, and
stretch and grow activities for children of all
ages. On June 19, the NC Master Gardeners
will present a plant clinic, and live music will
be presented by Barrie Howard. On June 26,
the market will host Blueberry Day, which will
feature various recipes and tastings throughout the day. On July 3, the market will feature seasonal produce, including cantaloupe,
okra, lots of tomatoes and blackberries.
Featured produce in June will include;
blueberries, zucchini, yellow squash, white
cucumbers, cabbage, broccoli, various
herbs, onions, green peppers, new potatoes, carrots, beets, green beans, cauliflower, early tomatoes, apples and peaches.
The Conover Farmers Market will be held
every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,
through mid-October. The market is located
at 501 1st Avenue South in downtown Conover. For more information or questions con-
tact Conover Farmers Market Director, Julie
Lehmann at 234-7075, by e-mail at marketmanager@conoverfarmersmarket.org,
by
visiting www.conoverfarmersmarket.org or
by mail at PO Box 549, Conover, NC 28613.
Catawba Historical
Association to host auction
CATAWBA – The Town of Catawba Historical Association, Inc. (TCHA) will offer an exceptional 16 inch reproduction
Mein Leibling “My Darling” Doll and the
doll’s companion that is a four inch tall replica with the same name to the highest bidder. The opening bid for the doll is $300.
These dolls have been produced and donated by artist and doll collector, Dorothy
Eades Caldwell of Charleston, WV. Caldwell
is a former Catawba resident, and a longtime
member and supporter of the TCHA. All bids
should include your signature, phone number,
address and then mailed to TCHA, Inc., at PO
Box 147, Catawba, NC 28609. All bids should
arrive before Nov. 13. On Nov. 13, the winner
will be announced during the annual Town
of Catawba Holiday Festival and Parade.
All proceeds from this fundraiser will go
to benefit the ongoing operation of the Dr.
Q.M. Little House Historical Museum. For
more information, call 241-4077 or 241-2789.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CLAREMONT
Will Host An Appearance By Gaither Homecoming Artist
Allison
Durham
Speer
On
June 27
At
11:00 AM
Her career as a successful Christian recording artist has taken
Allison from her humble beginnings in Parksville, KY
to some of this nations largest venues as well as humanitarian
aid trips to Russia, Bosnia, the Philippines and South Africa.
For more information regarding Allison’s appearance,
call the First Baptist Church office at 459-7110
or visit www.allisondurhamspeer.com
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Phone: 464.4491
Fax: 464.4495
E-Mail:
medicap114@charter.net
Hours Of Operation
M-F – 8:30AM-6PM
Sat. – 9AM-1PM
401 West A Street
Newton
Phone: 466.1500
Fax: 466.1502
E-Mail:
medicapnewton@charter.net
Hours Of Operation
M-F – 9AM-6PM
Sat. – 9AM-1PM
At your local Medicap Pharmacy®, we’ll always make time for you.
We offer quality health care, service with a smile
and a pharmacist and staff who knows you by name.
NOW THAT’S A HEALTHY DOSE OF REALITY!
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE
• On-Line Refills • FREE Delivery • Herbals • 24 Hour Drop Box • Greeting Cards
• Patient Counseling Services • Drive-Thru Window • Medication Flavoring
• Compounding Services • And We Accept Medicare Billing Methods
If you are turning 65, we can help you choose the Medicare Part D plan that’s right for you!
www.medicap.com

June 2010 - The Claremont Courier

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