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CLAREMONT INFORMATION
THE
CC
LAREMONT
OURIER
Volume 9 Issue 3 – March, 2015
GIVING A VOICE TO EASTERN CATAWBA COUNTY AND BEYOND!
Monthly Community Calender
First Sunday – Claremont Youth Council, City Hall
– 3 p.m. First Monday – Claremont City Council,
City Hall – 7 p.m.; Bunker Hill Athletic Boosters,
Bunker Hill High School – 7 p.m.; Bunker Hill Optimist Club, Optimist Club House – 7:45 p.m. Second Monday – Claremont Appearance Committee,
Claremont Library – 6 p.m. Third Monday – Claremont Planning Board, City Hall – 7 p.m.; Bunker
Hill Optimist Club, Club House – 7:45 p.m. Fourth
Monday – Claremont Parks & Recreation Committee, City Hall – 6 p.m. Every Tuesday – Claremont
Fire Department, Claremont Fire Department – 7
p.m. Fourth Tuesday – Friends of the Library, Claremont Library – 6 p.m. First Thursday – Bunker
Hill Band Boosters, Bunker Hill Band Room – 6:30
p.m.; Claremont Fire Department Auxiliary, Claremont Fire Department – 6 p.m. Second Thursday
– Claremont Rescue Squad Business Meeting, Claremont Rescue Squad – 7 p.m. Third Thursday –
Claremont Lions Club, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
– 7 p.m.; Claremont Rescue Squad Continuing
Education, Claremont Rescue Squad – 7 p.m. Every
Friday – Farmers Tailgate Market, City Hall – 3-6
p.m., May-September.
Claremont City Hall – 3288 East Main Street –
Phone: 466-7255 – www.cityofclaremont.org
Claremont City Council – Mayor – Shawn R.
Brown, Mayor Pro-Tem – Tim Lowrance, Dayne
Miller, Dale Setzer, Jr., Nicky Setzer & Dale Sherrill
Claremont Planning & Adjustment Board –
Chairman – Robert E. Smith, Vice-Chairman –
Larry Pannell, Jeff Barkley, Nick Colson, Crystal
Clark, Rupert Little, Jack Ledford, Gene Monday,
Todd Setzer & Tyler Sigmon
Claremont Appearance Committee – Chairman –
Glenn Morrison, Jan Colson, Sue Karen Falls, David
Morrow, Nancy Murray, Jane Robbins, Judy Setzer
& Nicky Setzer
Claremont Parks & Recreation Committee –
Chairman – Tim Lowrance, Shawn Brown, Danny
Hedrick, Kendra Hedrick, Roger Shook, Angie
Sigmon, Candice Simmons, Thad Sparkman, Cole
Travis, Lisa Travis & Mary Watts. Veterans Sub
Committee – Paul Gaither & Jack Little
Claremont City Staff – City Manager – Catherine
Renbarger, City Planner – Shelley Stevens, Finance
Director – Stephanie Corn, Receivables Clerk – Melinda Bumgarner, City Clerk – Wendy Helms, City
Attorney – Robert M. Grant, Jr., Recreation Events
Coordinator – Michael Orders
Claremont Police Department – 3301 East Main
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Numerous events will have you
running for a cause
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Area resident
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Claremont resident, Chelsie Moser
takes her turn walking the runway
during New York Fashion Week.
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
CLAREMONT – For many young ladies, being a model and walking the runways during
New York Fashion Week is only a dream.
For Claremont resident, Chelsie Kathryne
Moser that dream became a reality in February. Moser had the opportunity to walk for nuCONTINUED ON PAGE 10
PHOTO BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
Runners participate in the annual Catawba Valley Community College’s Run of the Mill
5K charity cross-country run and walk. The seventh annual event will be held at Murray’s
Mill in Catawba on April 11.
Conover Station
recognized by
Harvard
Charity running events have been
scheduled in Catawba and Conover
for March and April.
Conover Station recognized by
Harvard Ash Center as part of
2015 Bright Ideas program.
events have been scheduled in Catawba and
Conover which will be held in March and April.
The three events are first annual Catawba Elementary School Rocket Run 5K and Rocket
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY Dash on March 21 at Catawba Elementary
CATAWBA & CONOVER – As winter turns School in Catawba; the third annual NC Troopto spring, a number of people will be ready ers Footchase 5K and Fun Run on March 28 at
to get out and start doing some outdoor ac- Conover City Park in Conover; and the seventh
tivities. If you happen to enjoy running, walk- annual Catawba Valley Community College
ing, or are looking to get some exercise then Cru Run of the Mill 5K cross-country run and
some of these events may be just what you walk on April 11 at Murray’s Mill in Catawba.
are looking for. Three charity running/walking
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BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
CONOVER – Everyone has heard of Harvard
University, but rarely does such a prestigious
institution recognize anything going on in
Catawba County. Imagine how proud the City
of Conover must have been when The Ash
Center for Democratic Governance and InnoCONTINUED ON PAGE 8
Claremont looks Conover approves Catawba
at 2015 action
zoning ordinance approves capital
plan
amendment
improvements
Areas Action Plan covers are parks
and recreation, public technology,
utilities, and economic development.
Property on NC Highway 16 will
change from residential to campus,
office, and institutional.
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
CLAREMONT – The City of Claremont has a
lot of plans for the future, and during the City
of Claremont Regular City Council Meeting
on Feb. 2, 2015 the city council took a look
at those plans. The 2015 Action Plan is used
to establish the city’s priorities, and identifies key initiatives with corresponding goals
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CONOVER – During the Feb. 2, 2015 City
of Conover Regular City Council Meeting, an
area of land was rezoned from residential to
campus, office, and institutional (COI). The
piece of property is located at 1605 North NC
Highway 16, contains .6 acres of land, and is
currently undeveloped. Before any changes
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BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
Catawba moves forward with
purchasing HVAC for Town Hall, as
well as new computers and software.
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
CATAWBA – The Catawba Town Council moved
forward with several Capital Improvement projects during its Feb. 2, 2015 Town of Catawba
Regular Town Council Meeting. According to
Town Manager, Joel Mashburn, the capital improvements included purchasing a new HVAC
unit for Catawba Town Hall, and purchasing
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Street – Phone: 459-9295 – www.claremontpolice.
com
Chief of Police – Gary Bost, Captain – Allen Long,
Training Specialist – David Pruitt, Community Relations – Terri Pope, Administrative Assistant – Pamela Shook, Records – Sandra Miller
Claremont Fire Department – 2850 Firehouse
Lane – Phone: 459-9296 – www.claremontfd.net
Fire Chief – Bart Travis, Assistant Fire Chiefs –
Bruce Hartsoe & Jason Lowrance, Captains – Brian
Helms & Kevin Little, Lieutenant – Jim Acker &
Ray Ball
Oxford “Catfish” Fire Department – 5688 Oxford
School Road – Phone: 459-9678 – http://oxfordcatfishfd.com
Fire Chief – Wayne Smith, Assistant Fire Chief –
Donnie Deal
Claremont Public Works Department – 2748
South Oxford Street – Phone: 466-7197 – www.cityofclaremont.org
Director – Thomas Winkler
Claremont Rescue Squad Base 1 – 2748 South Oxford Street – Phone: 459-7968 – www.claremontrescue.org
Chief – Eric Jones, Assistant Chief – Steve Norris, Captain – Jessalyn Johnson, Lieutenants – Carl
Greene, James Austin & Tim Hicks, Secretary/Treasurer – Gary Reitzel
Base 2 – 5710 Highway 16 North – Phone: 2566423 – http://oxfordcatfishfd.com
Claremont Branch Library – 3288 East Main Street
– Phone: 466-6817 – www.catawbacountync.gov
Branch Manager – Richard Haunton
Hours: Tue.-Fri., 12 to 6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Claremont Friends of the Library Officers – Chairperson – Glenn A. Morrison, Secretary – Mary Moser, Historian – Shirley Harwell
Claremont Elementary School – 3384 East Main
Street – Phone: 459-7921 – www.catawbaschools.
net
Principal – Kim Yancey, Assistant Principal – Cory
Klassett
Oxford Elementary School – 5915 Oxford School
Road – Phone: 459-7220 – www.catawbaschools.net
Principal – Kelly Nicholson, Assistant Principal –
Jerry Gouge
Mill Creek Middle School – 1041 Shiloh Road –
Phone: 241-2711 – www.catawbaschools.net
Principal – Maria Simmons Ballard, Assistant Principal – Chip Watts
River Bend Middle School – 4670 Oxford School
Principal – Chip Cathey, Assistant Principal – Alisa
Ferguson
Bunker Hill High School – 4675 Oxford School
Principal – Dr. Jeff Isenhour, Assistant Principals –
Drew Stiles & Lisa Thomas
Claremont City Park – 3384 East Main Street (next
to Claremont Elementary School) – www.cityofclaremont.org – Winter Hours – Oct. 1 - March 31
from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Summer Hours – April 1 Sept. 30 from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The park features
playground equipment, lighted tennis courts, picnic
shelters, restrooms, amphitheater with stage, a quarter mile-paved walking trail, and camping sites.
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The Claremont Courier
March, 2015 • Volume 9 Issue 3 • www.theclaremontcouriernc.net
Let the madness begin
FROM THE PUBLISHER
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
t’s that time of year again, when college basketball fans across the nation
will gather in front of their TV’s to root
on their favorite teams in the NCAA basketball tournament. I for one feel that this is the
greatest sporting event in the world, regardless of who wins it all. Here are a few facts
that you may not know about March Madness and the NCAA basketball tournament.
It’s been a long standing tradition for the
overall winner to cut down the nets to take
home, but since 1986 the winning school has
also been given the hardwood court as well.
The oldest coach to win a NCAA basketball
title was Jim Calhoun of Connecticut at 68,
and the youngest coach to win was Emmett
McCracken from Indiana at the age of 31.
I
The odds of filling out a perfect bracket are
one in 9,223,372,036,854,775,808 (which
means you will never fill out a perfect bracket).
When it comes to scoring, Austin Carr
from Notre Dame scored the most points by
a player in a single game with 61 points in
1970. Loyola Marymount scored the most
points in a single game with 149 in 1990,
and North Carolina scored the fewest points
in a game with 20 in 1941. The record for
most overtimes in a game is four, and it happened twice, once in 1956 and again in 1961.
Kansas City, MO has hosted the most Final Fours to date with 10 since 1953. The
lowest seed to even win the tournament
was Villanova as an eight seed in 1985.
Only once has all four number one seeds
made it to the Final Four (North Carolina,
Kansas, UCLA, and Memphis) in 2008.
In 1997, the NCAA made it a requirement
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BY DAVE HARDIN
t their February meeting, the Catawba
County Board of Commissioners heard
a report from Emergency Services Director Bryan Blanton on the “state of the county” from an Emergency Services perspective.
It was an overview of his agency’s broad responsibilities, current statistics and challenges
his department is facing, similar the earlier
report to the board about Social Services.
One of the things he mentioned is so important that I wanted to bring you a reminder. If you depend mostly on a cell phone
and want to know about emergencies or potentially threatening situations, you need to
register your cell number to receive alerts.
Imagine that the remnants of a hurricane or
winter storm are predicted to arrive in 36 hours.
Or an accidental release of harmful chemicals
endangers the residents of a given area. In cir-
cumstances such as
these, getting information about the danger as soon as possible could mean the
difference between
safety and serious
injury, or even between life and death.
Catawba
County
has available a system that allows citizens to receive information about such
threats by phone or
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through the internet. Since more people than ever have only
a cell phone, county officials are encouraging cell phone users to be sure they’re signed
up for this Community Alert System. You
may register a cell phone anytime at the secure site at www.catawbacountync.gov/alert/.
The effort to inform cell phone users of
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that the Final Four
must be held in a
dome stadium with a
seating capacity of at
least 40,000. In 2009,
the capacity minimum
was raised to 70,000.
The first NCAA men’s
basketball tournament
was held in 1939, and
it consisted of eight
teams. And the term
March Madness was
first used to describe
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high school basketball. It wasn’t until 1939 that the NCAA attributed the word to its basketball tournaments.
Scott W. Ramsey is the Publisher of The
Claremont Courier. For more information or questions, call 320-8450, e-mail
to theclaremontcourier@gmail.com, or
visit
www.theclaremontcouriernc.net.
the system continues because the number of US households with no landline service, but at least one wireless telephone,
jumped from 35.8 percent to 40 percent between 2012 and last year and is predicted
to approach 50 percent by the end of 2016.
The Community Alert System can send
official emergency information by text,
voice or e-mail to cell and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phones once people register the number for their phone.
The system is designed to augment other
sources of information about emergencies
including radio, television and the Internet.
The upgraded system also includes TTY/
TDD messaging for the hearing impaired.
Anyone who lives in, works in `or attends
school in Catawba County may register their
cell or VoIP phone number on the secure, selfregistration computer portal, or get more information about the system, at www.catawbacountync.gov/alert. Or you may call 465-8230.
Dave Hardin is the Public Information Officer for Catawba County. For more information, visit www.catawbacountync.gov.
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Bunker Hill Covered Bridge – 2 miles east of Claremont on NC Hwy. 70 – Phone: 465-0383 – www.
catawbahistory.org
Hours: Sun.-Sat., 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Designated as a
National Civil Engineering Landmark in 2001, is the
only remaining example in wood of the Improved Lattice Truss patented by General Herman Haupt.
CATAWBA INFORMATION
First Monday – Catawba Town Council, Town
Hall – 7 p.m. Third Monday – Veterans Festival
and Parade Committee, Town Hall – 5:30 p.m.;
Bandys Athletic Boosters, Bandys High School – 7
p.m. Every Tuesday – Catawba Fire Department,
Catawba Fire Department – 7 p.m. Third Tuesday – Bandys High School Band Boosters, Bandys
High School – 6:30 p.m. First & Third Wednesday – Balls Creek Optimist Club, Club House –
7:30 p.m. Third Thursday – Veterans Garden of
Honor Committee, Town Hall – 5:15 p.m. Fourth
Thursday – Small Town Main Street Committee,
Town Hall – 5:15 p.m.; Catawba Planning Board,
Town Hall – 7 p.m.
Catawba Town Hall – 108 North Main Street;
Phone: 241-2215 – www.townofcatawbanc.org
Catawba Town Council – Mayor – Vance Readling
– Mayor Pro-Tem – Karen Ester, Jeff Hendren,
Tom Johnston & Patrick Laney
Catawba Planning Board – Ray Abernathy, Trent
Cloninger, Linda Charles, Kathy Ervin, John Gilbert,
Denise Lineberger, Clyde Robinson, Donald Robinson, Isaiah Springs & Cindy Richardson-Travis
Catawba Town Staff – Town Manager – Joel
Mashburn, Town Clerk – Kathy Johnson, Town
Attorney – Bill Childs, Town Planner – Shelley
Stevens, Public Works Director – Claude Gwynn
Catawba Police Department – 107 South Main
Street – Phone: 241-4888
Police Chief – Mike Nash
Catawba Volunteer Fire Department – 108
North Main Street – Phone: 241-4955 – www.
catawbafire.org
Fire Chief – Donald Robinson – Deputy Fire
Chiefs – Trent Cloninger & Kelly Pope
Bandys Crossroads Fire Department – 1611
Buffalo Shoals Road – Base 1: Phone: 241-2111
– Base 2: Phone: 428-3897 – www.catawbacountync.gov
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Catawba approves capital improvement projects
new computers and software for Catawba Town
Hall and the Catawba Police Department. A
discussion was also held on purchasing a new
police car for the police department, but the
council decided to wait on making a decision
until after the 2015 town elections are held.
The Feb. 2, 2015 Town of Catawba Regular
Town Council Meeting was held at Catawba
Town Hall in downtown Catawba at 7 p.m. The
meeting was officially Called to Order by Town
of Catawba Mayor, Vance Readling which was
followed by the Invocation which was led by
council member, Tom Johnston. Boy Scout,
Nathan Blackburn from Troop 398 who is currently working towards his Eagle Scout Badge
then led everyone through the Pledge of Allegiance before the council approved the Minutes from the Jan. 5, 2015 Town of Catawba
Regular Town Council Meeting. The council
then approved the Feb. 2, 2015 Agenda before opening the floor for public comments.
The Public Comment Period was then
opened up, and Fred Winkler questioned
if current Catawba Mayor, Vance Readling
was actually a resident of Catawba. Winkler
stated that if Readling was not a resident
of the town he should resign from his position immediately. Jennifer Whisnant then
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took the podium to state her support for the
Catawba Police Department, and said the
council should purchase a new patrol car.
Once the Public Comment Period was closed,
the meeting then entered into Old Business.
The only item under Old Business was the
approval of the council to add Cindy Richardson-Travis to the Town of Catawba Planning Board. New Business was next on the
agenda, and the first item up for discussion
was the Town Manager’s Employment Agreement. The council took little time to approve
Joel Mashburn’s employment agreement,
before approving a date of March 14 for the
council to hold its annual Budget Review and
Budget Planning Meeting. The meeting will
begin at 8 a.m., and will be held at Catawba
Town Hall. The council them denied its Capital Project discussion on a new police vehicle
for the Catawba Police Department, but the
council did approve the purchase of an HVAC
unit for Town Hall and new computers and software for town hall and the police department.
Town Manager, Joel Mashburn then delivered his monthly Manager’s Report. Mashburn
stated that the Public Works Department was
ready for any winter weather the town should
experience. Mashburn continued by saying that
Duke Energy was currently conducting an en-
ergy assessment for the town and more information would be available at the March meeting. Mashburn continued his report by stating
that he was looking into connecting the town
with a natural gas line located in Claremont.
Mashburn then said he has been in contact
with Republic Services regarding the town’s
garbage service with the company. Mashburn
said the two parties needed to look at the current contract, and make sure Republic Services is holding up their end of the agreement.
Before Mashburn was finished with his report,
Catawba Police Office, Duane Cozzen said
several power outages have been reported
and if any citizen experiences a power outage
should contact the police department as soon
as possible. Once Mashburn was finished with
his report, Town of Catawba Mayor, Vance
Readling then Adjourned the Feb. 2, 2014 Town
of Catawba Regular Town Council Meeting.
All Town of Catawba Town Council meetings are held on the first Monday of every
month, at 7 p.m., at Catawba Town Hall at
108 North Main Street in downtown Catawba, unless it falls on a major holiday at 7
p.m. All area citizens are encouraged to attend these meeting. For more information or
questions, call Catawba Town Hall at 2412215, visit the town Web site at www.townofcatawbanc.org, or visit their Facebook page.
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City of Claremont looks at 2015 action plan
to direct the city’s actions to help achieve its
mission while remaining in line with its values. According to city officials the Action Plan
is broken down into five key areas: culture,
and parks and recreation; roads and public
utilities; technological innovation; economic
development; and a responsive government.
The goals in each area include maintaining Claremont City Park, and expanding its
available programs. Keep the downtown
area and residential areas clean, beautiful,
and functional. Involve citizens of all ages in
the community, and try to reduce outmigration. Remain open to culture, science, and
history. Reduce thoroughfare traffic congestion. Continue to work on city infrastructure
upgrades. Maintain and potentially increase
technological outreach. Continue downtown
revitalization. Promote EDC and local business community/relationships and expansion.
Work to meet residential development needs.
Foster community and staff input for city governance and services. And budget wisely,
and maximize the city’s financial resources.
The Feb. 2, 2015 City of Claremont Regular City Council Meeting was held at Claremont City Hall at 7 p.m. The meeting was
officially Called to Order by City of Claremont
Mayor, Shawn Brown, which was followed
by the Approval of the Agenda, and the Invocation. Council member, Tim Lowrance
then led everyone through the Pledge of Allegiance, before Shawn Brown delivered his
Mayor’s Report. Brown took the time to applaud all of the firefighters that helped with the
Claremont Hardware and Farm Supply fire.
Once the Mayor’s Report was finished, the
council then approved the Consent Agenda
which covered the Regular Meeting Minutes from Jan. 5, 2015; and the Closed
Session Minutes from Jan. 5, 2015. Citizen’s Concerns and Comments was next,
and when nobody approached the podium
the council heard several Presentations.
The first Presentation was regarding the
Claremont Youth Council’s election of officers. The second Presentation was delivered
from Claremont Police Chief, Gary Bost and
he stated that Lt. David Clark received his
Intermediate Law Enforcement Certification.
The final Presentation was on the 2015 Action Plan. With no Old Business to discuss,
the meeting then entered into New Business.
New Business started off with the council
approving Ordinance 15-14 – Budget Amendment to Amend the Code of Ordinances Title
Three Public Safety and Chapter Two Fire Protection. The council then approved Ordinance
16-14 – Establish Speed Limit on Kelly Boulevard. The speed limit had been 55 mph, and
the new speed limit will be 45 mph. The council then approved Ordinance 17-14 – Budget
Amendment which would close out the FEMA
Radio Grant. The council then approved Resolution 17-14 – Approving Financing Terms
– Fire Engine. New Business was closed after the council approved Resolution 18-14
– Declaring Surplus Property. The property
included numerous radios and battery chargers, and will be sold at www.govdeals.com.
Moving forward, the council then received
the Department and Committee Reports by
the Youth Council, Parks and Recreation
Committee, Police Department, Fire Department, Public Works Department, Utility Department, Planning and Zoning Department,
Rescue Squad, and the Appearance Com-
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mission. Highlights from the Department and
Committee Reports included: the Apple solar farm and Oxford Crossing development
plans have been submitted to the Planning
and Zoning Board. A new water line on Kelly
Boulevard will be installed in February according to the Utilities Department. The Parks
and Recreation Committee reported that Claremont Daze applications are now available,
and that the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Claremont City Park will be held on March 28.
The City Manager’s Report came next, and
Catherine Renbarger stated that the city and
NCDOT have come to an agreement for the
city to begin mowing the right of way. Renbarger then said the city sidewalk project is
moving forward. Renbarger then stated that
she would be attending the NC Association of
City Management during the month of February. Once Renbarger was finished with her
report, the council then entered into a Closed
Session Meeting regarding potential economic
development. Once the Closed Session Meeting was adjourned, Claremont Mayor, Shawn
Brown then Adjourned the Feb. 2, 2015 City
of Claremont Regular City Council Meeting.
All City of Claremont City Council meetings are held on the first Monday of every
month, unless it falls on a major holiday
at 7 p.m., at Claremont City Hall at 3288
East Main Street in downtown Claremont.
All citizens are encouraged to attend these
meetings. For more information or questions about the city, call Claremont City Hall
at 466-7255, visit www.cityofclaremont.org,
their Facebook page, or their Twitter account.
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CATAWBA INFORMATION
Catawba Rescue Squad – 300 Second Street SE –
Phone: 241-3111 – www.catawbarescue.com
Chief – Donald B. Houston
David A. Hunsucker Memorial Park – 101 Third
Street NW – Phone: 241-2215 – www.townofcatawbanc.org
The park features a walking trail, playground equipment, picnic shelters, a volleyball court, and horseshoe pits.
Oxford Convenience Center – 4637 Lookout Dam
Road – Phone: 241-3774
Hours: Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Town of Catawba Historical Association – President – John Gilbert, Vice-President – Marilyn Gabriel, Secretary – Arlene Sigmon, Historian – Albert Keiser, Jr., Trustees – Helen Campbell, Linda
Charles, Barbara Lynch & Jennifer Whisnant
Catawba Rosenwald Education Center – 403
Rosenwald School Street – Phone: 241-2734 –
www.catawbaschools.net
Principal – Shannon Clemons, Assistant Principal –
Timothy Adams
Catawba Elementary School – 5415 Hudson
Chapel Road – Phone: 241-3131 – www.catawbaschools.net
Principal – Todd Sudderth, Assistant Principal –
Kisha Clemons
Bandys High School – 5040 East Bandys Road –
Principal – Angela Williams – Assistant Principals –
Brandon Harbinson & Todd Davis
Murray’s Mill Historic Site – 1489 Murray’s Mill
Road – Phone: 241-4299, 465-0383 – www.catawbahistory.org
Hours: Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun., 1:30 to 4:30
p.m. Group tours of 10 or more by appointment.
Features Murray’s Mill, Murray & Minges General
Store, Wheathouse Exhibit Gallery & John Murray
House.
Dr. Q.M. Little House 1873 Museum – 101 West
First Street SW – Phone: 241-4077, 241-2424
Tours by appointment. Features six-room brick
home with artifacts and displays. The National Little
Library is also available for research.
SHERRILLS FORD/TERRELL
INFORMATION
Every Tuesday – Ready To Learn, Sherrills Ford/
Terrell Library – 1:15 p.m. Second Tuesday – Chamber of Commerce Southeast Area Council, Sherrills
Ford/Terrell Fire & Rescue Building – 4 p.m. Third
Tuesday – Friends of The Library, Sherrills Ford/
Terrell Library – 6:30 p.m. Every Wednesday –
Sherrills Ford/Terrell Rotary Club, Sherrills Ford/
Terrell Fire & Rescue Building – 7:30 a.m.; Ready to
Learn, Sherrills Ford/Terrell Library – 10 a.m. First
Wednesday – Sherrills Ford Optimist Club, Sherrills Ford Optimist Park – 7 p.m. Every Thursday
– Ready to Learn, Sherrills Ford/Terrell Library –
10 a.m. Second & Fourth Thursday – Sherrills Ford
Lions Club, Lions Den – 6:30 p.m.
Sherrills Ford /Terrell Fire & Rescue Headquarters – 4011 Slanting Bridge Road – Phone: 4782131 – www.sftfr.net
Chief – Rick Davis
Base 1 – 8073 Sherrills Ford Road – Phone: 478-
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SHERRILLS FORD/TERRELL
INFORMATION
9105, Base 2 – 4385 Mt. Pleasant Road – Phone:
704-483-9531, Base 3 – 4582 Burris Road, Denver
– Phone: 478-3296
Sherrills Ford/Terrell Branch Library – 9154 Sherrills Ford Road – Phone: 478-2729 – www.catawbacountync.gov
Hours: Mon. - Tue., 12 to 8 p.m.; Wed. - Sat., 9 a.m.
to 6 p.m.
Sherrills Ford Convenience Center – 8876 Sherrills Ford Road – Phone: 478-2248
Hours: Wed.-Sun.; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sherrills Ford Elementary School – 8103 Sherrills Ford Road – Phone: 478-2662 – www.catawbaschools.net
Principal – Stephen Westmoreland, Assistant Principal – Lathan Fowler
CONOVER INFORMATION
Monthly Community Calendar
First Monday – Conover City Council, City Hall –
7 p.m. Second Monday – Newton-Conover School
Board, 1924 Courthouse, Newton – 7 p.m. First &
Third Monday – Conover Lions Club, CVMC Jade
Room – 6:45 p.m.; and Newton-Conover Athletic
Boosters, Newton-Conover High School AV Room
– 6:30 p.m. Every Tuesday – Ready To Learn, Conover Library – 11 a.m.; and Newton-Conover Rotary
Club, Catawba Country Club – 12 p.m. Third Tuesday – Conover Planning Board, City Hall – 7 p.m.
Every Saturday – Ready To Learn, Conover Library
– 11 a.m.; and Conover Farmers Market, 109 1st
Street East – 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., April-October.
Conover City Hall – 101 First Street East – Phone:
464-1191 – www.conovernc.gov
Conover City Council – Mayor – Lee Moritz, Jr.,
Mayor Pro-Tem – Kyle Hayman, Don Beal, Mark
Canrobert, Bruce Eckard & Joie Fulbright
Conover Planning Board – James Ten Kate, David
Brown, Robert Jarrett, Janette Sims, Helen Whitfield, Jim Rice, Ken Hilderbran & Ryan Spleet
Conover City Staff – Town Manager – Donald
Duncan, Jr., City Clerk – Cara C. Reed, City Finance Director – Vickie K. Schlichting, City Attorney – Monroe Pannell, City Planner – Lance Hight,
Public Works Director – Jimmy Clark
Conover Police Department – 115 Second Avenue
NE – Phone: 464-4698 – www.conovernc.gov
Chief of Police – Steve Brewer
Conover Fire Department – Station One, 122
Conover Boulevard East – Station Two, 1011 Hwy.
70 West – Phone: 464-1295 – www.conovernc.gov
Fire Chief – J. Mark Hinson
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Conover approves zoning ordinance amendment
were made to the land, a Public Hearing was
held so the public could weigh in on the matter.
Andy Wells represented the property owners
(Woodland Villages LLC) who were seeking
a change from residential to the COI designation. The property owners are planning to
construct a small office building at the location.
Once the public hearing was closed, the
council then took a vote to approve the requested change. According to officials, the
property surrounding the area is listed as
Mixed Use to the west and across the street to
the south. To the north and east, the Smithfield
Subdivision is zoned for single family homes.
The adjacent uses to the west are vacant/demolished commercial (former Jobelle’s and
Stockyard Restaurant), and across the street
to the south is Bloom’s Greenhouse. Some of
the uses allowed in the COI district include:
offices, academic facilities (including daycare
centers with certain conditions), churches,
government complexes, health institutions,
laboratories, and light manufacturing facilities.
The Feb. 2, 2015 City of Conover Regular City
Council Meeting was held at Conover City Hall
in downtown Conover at 7 p.m. The meeting
was officially Called to Order by City of Conover
Mayor, Lee E. Moritz, Jr., and then Rev. Byron
Repass from Tri-City Baptist Church delivered
the Invocation. Boy Scout, Nicholas Campbell
from Troop 383 then led everyone through the
Pledge of Allegiance, which was followed by
the council Approving the Minutes from the
Regular City Council Meeting on Jan. 5, 2015.
The council then adopted Resolution 1-15 –
Approving the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Everyone
on hand then heard a Presentation by Information Technology Director, Christopher M. Niver
regarding the Leadership Catawba Community
Project. Another Presentation by Police Chief,
Steven W. Brewer and Code Enforcement Officer, Zarek Melton regarding police calls and
code enforcement was given. The council then
adopted Ordinance 3-15 – Amending the 20142015 Budget Ordinance in regards to memorials for Bobby Franklin Sigmon. This ordinance
amends the 2014-2015 Budget Ordinance
with $350 in memorials for Bobby Franklin
Sigmon who served as a volunteer fireman
for the Conover Fire Department for 41 years.
The council then approved the Contract to
Audit City Accounts Between the City of Conover and Debora B. Wentz, CPA. The council
then heard the Tax Collector’s Report, and the
total amount of unpaid taxes for 2014 that are
liens on real property was $177,857.91. The
Tax Lien Advertisement Report came next.
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Survey Map for GZTL, LLC and SHEETZ,
INC. The council then approved a Waterline
Easement Acquisition Map from Fairgrove
Church Road to St. Paul’s Church Road.
The meeting then entering into a Public Hearing to consider an Amendment to the Conover
Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map from City
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Family) to City of Conover COI (Campus, Office and Institutional) for Woodland Villages.
Moving forward, the council approved four
Sidewalk Easement Acquisition Maps: NCDOT/Federal Highways Administration Sidewalk Grant. The council then adopted Ordinance 5-15 – Amending the 2014-2015
Budget Ordinance for the NCDOT Sidewalk
Project. The council then heard the various
Committee Reports, which was followed by
Conover City Manager, Donald Duncan, Jr.
delivering his monthly City Manager’s Report. Duncan stated that during the month
of January, 11 building permits were issued
totaling $7,132,000. The building permits included two residential, five commercial, and
four industrial. Comments from Visitors and
Guests were then accepted before the council met in Closed Session for the purpose of
discussing an Economic Development project.
Once the Closed Session Meeting came to
an end, City of Conover Mayor, Lee E. Moritz,
Jr. then Adjourned the Feb. 2, 2015 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. All city council meetings are open
to the public. For more information or questions, call Conover City Hall at 464-1191, visit
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Numerous area events will have you running for a cause
Kicking things off will be the first annual
Catawba Elementary School Rocket Run 5K
and Rocket Dash on March 21. The event
will be held at Catawba Elementary School at
5415 Hudson Chapel Road in Catawba. The
Rocket Dash will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the
Rocket Run 5K will begin at 9 a.m. The course
is relatively flat and fast, and participants
of all ages are encouraged to participate.
The cost to participate in the Rocket Run
5K is $20 per person, with a $2.50 sign-up
fee until March 10. After March 10, the price
to participate is $25 per person, with a $2.50
sign-up fee. For participants 18 and under,
the cost to participate is $15, with a sign-up
fee of $2.50 through March 10. The cost to
participate in the Rocket Dash is $15 per person, with a sign-up fee of $2.50. The last day
to register for the Rocket Run 5K and Rocket
Dash is March 18. Packet pick up is March
20 from 3:30 to 6 p.m., at the school; and on
March 21 from 7 to 8:15 a.m., at the school.
Discount pricing is also available for groups.
Awards will be given to the first, second,
and third place finishers in the following age
groups: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 3039, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and up. Timing will
be conducted by Racing Toes, and registration forms can be found on-line at http://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Catawba/CatawbaElementarysRocketRun5kRocketDask, or at the
school office. Additional information can be
found on-line at www.facebook.com/RocketRun5k, by e-mail at rocketrun5k@yahoo.com,
or by calling the school office at 241-3131.
Next up is the third annual NC Troopers Footchase 5K and Fun Run on March 28. The event
will be held at Conover City Park (across from
the Conover Station) at 361 5th Avenue SE in
downtown Conover. The Fun Run will begin at
8 a.m., and the 5K and First Responder Uniform Finisher (participants must complete this
event in their first responder uniform – firefighter turnout gear, police uniform, etc., but running
shoes are permitted) will begin at 8:30 a.m. The
course is relatively flat with paved asphalt, and
a water station is located at the halfway mark.
The cost to participate in the 5K is $30 per
person through March 27, and race day registration is $40 per person. People ages 1-17 and
60 and up can participate for only $10 per person if they sign up by March 18. Anyone wanting to participate in the First Responder Uniform Finisher can for $25 per person through
March 18. And there is no cost to participate in
the Fun Run. Pre-race day packet pick up will
be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., on March 27 at
Fleet Feet Sports at 3022 B North Center Street
in Hickory. Race day packet pick up will be held
from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m., at the start/finish line.
Awards will be given to the top three male and
female finishers in the following age groups:
10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 3034, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, and 60
and up. All net proceeds from the event will go
to The Abby Grace Foundation. For more information or to register, call 466-5528, e-mail
to kelly.stewart@ncdps.gov, or visit https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Conover/NCTroopers-
Annual Ham Day to be held
in Catawba on March 14
eye gravy, grits, and homemade biscuits.
Lunch and dinner will be served from 11 a.m.
to 7 p.m., and the menu will include: country
ham, green beans, candied yams, cole slaw,
red-eye gravy, grits, homemade biscuits,
and a dessert. A plate will cost $8, ham biscuits will be sold for $2 per biscuit, or $8 for
five biscuits. A to-go line will also be available to pick up biscuits or to-go plates. For
more information or questions, visit their Web
site at www.masonpost.com/nc/riverside606.
CATAWBA – Riverside Masonic Lodge 606
at 102 Main Street in downtown Catawba has
announced it will host its 52 annual Ham Day
on March 14 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner will be served, and patrons
can either dine-in or take-out a plate. Breakfast will be served from 6 to 11 a.m., and will
include: country ham, scrambled eggs, red-
FootChase5k or www.facebook.com/pages/
NC-Troopers-Footchase-5K/149954535157142.
And the final race will be the seventh annual Catawba Valley Community College
Cru Run of the Mill charity cross-country run
and walk on April 11. The event will be held
at historic Murray’s Mill at 1489 Murray’s Mill
Road in Catawba. The run and walk will begin at 9 a.m., and the course is on mowed
fields and trails around historic Murray’s Mill.
No part of the course is considered technical
or difficult, and is well-marked with volunteers
on hand to see that no one gets off-course.
The cost to participate is $25 per person,
with a $2.50 sign-up fee through April 3. After
April 3, the price to participate is $30, with a
$2.50 sign-up fee. Anyone age 14 and under
can participate for $10, with a sign-up fee
of $2 through April 3. After April 3, anyone
ages 14 and under can participate for $15,
with a sign-up fee of $2.50. Discount pricing
is also available for groups of three or more.
Awards will be given to the top male and
female competing and age groups in the
timed 5K run. Proceeds from the event will
go to the Connections Clubhouse in Newton.
For more information, call Amanda Crouse
at 327-7000, ext. 4365, e-mail to acrouse@
cvcc.edu, or visit https://runsignup.com/
Race/NC/Catwaba/CVCCROTM or www.
cvcc.edu/Resources/CRU/Information.cfm.
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CONOVER INFORMATION
Newton-Conover Rescue Squad – Base 1, 337 East
A Street, Newton – Phone: 465-2958 – Base 2, 2705
North College Avenue, Newton – Phone: 466-0176
– www.newtonconoverrescue.org
Conover Branch Library – 401 Conover Station SE
– Phone: 466-5108 – www.catawbacountync.gov
Branch Manager – Debbie Hovis
Hours: Tue., 12 to 8 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 6
p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Conover School – 108 Seventh Street Place SW –
Phone: 464-9532 – www.nccs.k12.nc.us
Principal – Phyllis Pegram, Assistant Principal –
Valerie Leath
Lyle Creek Elementary School – 1845 Edgewater
Drive – Phone: 464-0299 – www.catawbaschools.
net
Principal – Angela Blackstock Garcia, Assistant
Principal – Danielle Caims
Shuford Elementary School – 810 Hunsucker
Drive – Phone: 464-1973 – www.nccs.k12.nc.us
Principal – Patrick Nelson
St. Stephens Elementary School – 684 30th Street
NE – Phone: 256-2570 – www.catawbaschools.net
Principal – Donna Heavner, Assistant Principal –
Robert Turner
Riverbend Park – 6700 NC Hwy. 16 North –
Phone: 256-9157 – www.catawbacountync.gov
Open Fri.-Mon., Nov.-Feb, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; March &
Oct., 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; April-Sept., 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Conover City Parks
City Park – 409 4th Street SE; Downtown Park
– 112 2nd Avenue NE; Gateway Park – 1st Street
West; Hines Park – 1130 4th Street SW; Hunsucker Park – 8th Street NE & 1st Avenue Place NE;
Majestic Park – 624 2nd Street Drive SW; Rowe
Park – 217 9th Street SW; Travis Park – 612 6th
Street Court NW & Washington/Southwest Park
– 555 4th Street Place SW
Catawba County Firefighters Museum – 3957
Herman Sipe Road – Phone: 466-0911 – www.
catawbacountync.gov
Open Fri. & Sat., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun., 1 to 4 p.m.
Adrian L. Shuford, Jr. YMCA – 1104 Conover Boulevard East – Phone: 464-6130 – www.ymcacv.org
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Monthly Community Calendar
First Monday – Maiden Town Council, Maiden Library – 7 p.m. Second Monday – Maiden Planning
Board, Maiden Library – 5:30 p.m. Third Monday
– Maiden Town Council, Maiden Library – 7 p.m.;
American Legion Meeting, Maiden American Legion – 7 p.m. Every Thursday – Ready To Learn,
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MAIDEN INFORMATION
Maiden Library – 9:30 a.m. First Thursday – American Legion Meeting, Maiden American Legion – 7
p.m.
Maiden Town Hall – 19 North Main Avenue –
Phone: 428-5020 – www.maidennc.com
Maiden Town Council – Mayor – Robert L. Smyre,
Mayor Pro-Tem – Max Bumgarner, Jr., Marcus
Midgett, Trina Michael, Fore Rembert & Ronnie K.
Williams
Maiden Beautification Committee – Charles Adams, Mark Beals, Mary Jo Williams, Rhonda Fulbright & Anette Barkley
Maiden Board of Adjustments – Donald Long,
Mike Morris, Doug Ledford, Danny Hipps & Roger Isenhour. Alternates – Vernon Stinson & Lewis
Parlier
Maiden Planning Board – Lynne Jenkins, Joseph
David Miller, Bruce Ikard, Josh Grant & Pat Keener.
Alternates – Marian Abernathy & Lora Herman
Maiden Town Staff – Town Manager – Todd
Herms, Town Clerk – Wendy Vanover, Town Attorney – N/A
Maiden Police Department – 201 West Main
Street – Phone: 428-5005 – www.maidennc.com
Chief of Police – Tracy Ledford
Maiden Fire Department – 113 West Main Street
– Phone: 428-5028 – www.maidennc.com
Fire Chief – Danny Hipps – Assistant Fire Chiefs –
Tracy Caldwell & Kenneth Huffman
Maiden Public Works Department – 113 West
Main Street – Phone: 428-5033 – www.maidennc.
com
Director – Billy Price
Maiden Recreation Department – 207 East Klutz
Street – Phone: 428-5023 – www.maidennc.com
Director – Jody Rogers
Recreation Advisory Committee – Kenny Moore,
Tracy Caldwell, Michelle Diciuccio, Derek Lawing,
Scott Carpenter & Allen Sigmon
Maiden Rescue Squad – 3496 St. James Church
Road, Newton – Phone: 428-9841 – www.catawbacountync.gov
Rescue Chief – Dustin Frye
Maiden Branch Library – 11 South A Avenue –
Phone: 428-2712 – www.catawbacountync.gov
Hours: Tue., 12 to 8 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 6
p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Maiden Elementary School – 201 North Main Avenue – Phone: 428-8769 – www.catawbaschools.net
Principal – Lori Reed, Assistant Principal – JR Sigmon
Maiden Middle School – 518 North C Avenue –
Principal – Nan VanHoy, Assistant Principal –
Brigette DeArman
Maiden High School – 600 West Main Street –
Principal – Robert Bliss, Assistant Principals – Caine
Houser & Melissa Gemes
Tuttle Elementary School – 2872 Water Plant Road
– Phone: 428-3080 – www.catawbaschools.net
Principal – Laura Marie Ingenito, Assistant Principal – Tabetha Reynolds
Maiden Town Parks
Union Street Park – Union Street; Rosenwald Park
– South C Avenue & Maiden Recreation Park –
207 East Klutz Street
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Center’s Government Innovators Network,
an on-line platform for practitioners and polistates and 35 countries. Most recently, a new cymakers to share innovative public policy
$4.4 million dollar commercial building and solutions. For more information, visit www.
fitness center is under construction at the ash.harvard.edu or www.conoverstation.com.
site that will be the largest new building constructed in the downtown area in decades. Rising Hope Farms to host
“The Bright Ideas program demonstrates that various events in March
often seemingly intractable problems can be CLAREMONT – Rising Hope Farms at 3775
creatively and capably tackled by small groups
Bethany Church Road in Claremont is a nonof dedicated, civic-minded individuals,” said
profit therapeutic horseback riding facility, and
Stephen Goldsmith, director of the Innovations
they will be hosting an open house event on
in Government Program at the Ash Center. “As
March 28 from 3 to 5 p.m. The event is free and
exemplified by this year’s Bright Ideas, making
is a chance to meet the riders, horses, and volgovernment work better doesn’t always require
unteers. The event will also feature tours of the
massive reforms and huge budgets. Indeed,
barn and the covered arena. A blessing of the
we are seeing that, in many ways, an emphasis
farm and animals will also be held. Volunteer
on efficiency and adaptability can have furthertraining sessions will be held on March 14 and
reaching effects than large-scale reforms.”
21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more informaThis is the fourth group recognized through
tion, call 638-0879, e-mail to info@RisingHopethe Bright Ideas program, an initiative of the
broader Innovations in American Govern- Farms, or visit www.risinghopefarms.com, www.
ment Awards program. For consideration as risinghopearena.org, or their Facebook page.
a Bright Idea, programs must currently be in PROBUS Club to meet in
operation or in the process of launching and
Mooresville on March 17
have sufficient operational resources and
must be administered by one or more gov- MOORESVILLE – The PROBUS Club of
ernmental entities; non-profit, private sector, Lake Norman is a nonprofit and nonsectarian
and union initiatives are eligible if operating club formed to advance intellectual and culin partnership with a governmental organiza- tural interests among retired and semi-retired
tion. Bright Ideas are showcased on the Ash professional and business persons and their
spouses. The topic will be “From Wheels to
Wingbacks” will be the topic, and Jerome Bolick, CEO of Southern Furniture Company of
Conover will be the featured speaker. Bolick
will talk about the evolution of his company
since it made buggies, then buses, and furniture and case goods. The meeting will be
held on March 17 at the Berea Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall at 1015 River Highway in
Mooresville. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m.,
for a coffee social, a brief business meeting,
and then the presentation by Bolick. Guests
are always welcome. For more information
or questions, e-mail to pclnnc@yahoo.com.
Conover Station recognized by Harvard University
vation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University recently recognized the Conover Station redevelopment
project as part of the 2015 Bright Ideas program. This year’s group included 124 programs
from all levels of government (school districts;
county, city, state, and federal agencies; as
well as public-private partnerships) that are at
the forefront in innovative government action.
The City of Conover purchased the vacant,
downtown factory site in 2005. Since that time,
the city has transformed the once vacant site
into an example of community-based revitalization for the future. By obtaining over $6.4
million in grant funding, the city has completed
a LEED certified rehabilitation of a 1924 mill
building into a new public library and community space, and constructed a new 6.8
acre environmentally educational public park.
Conover also partnered with the Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) to build a
revolutionary new facility to promote job creation. The MSC has been working for over
two decades to assist industries, both locally and nationally through materials testing,
streamlining design and manufacturing innovations. MSC has worked with over 1,100
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Area resident walks the New York runways during fashion week
merous accessory designers and emerging
fashion designers during New York Fashion
Week (NYFW) which was held on Feb. 12-19.
Moser, 23, is the daughter of Jeff and Tammi
Murray from Claremont and Jerome Moser. Moser is a 2009 graduate of Christian Family Academy in Conover, and earned a BS in Business
Administration from Gardner-Webb University
in Boiling Springs. Moser currently works at Murray’s Grading and Paving, Inc. which is located
at 3929 East US Highway 70 in Claremont.
Moser credits her recent opportunity to participate in NYFW to being the current Miss
All-Star United States. “The Miss All-Star
United States title has opened so many doors
for me, and given me numerous opportunities to participate in some wonderful events.
In addition, the Miss All-Star United States
title has been a platform for me to pursue
numerous things that I am passionate about
and interested in. The Miss All-Star United
States system helped provide me with the
opportunity to submit my information to become a participant in NYFW,” Moser stated.
Moser is no stranger to winning pageants,
and she won several titles in 2010 including
Miss Claremont, Miss Reunion, and Elite Miss
Catawba County. But modeling is something
Moser had never pursued, until the opportunity to participate in NYFW was presented
to her. According to Moser, “I was fortunate
enough to walk in numerous shows during
NYFW, and my favorite outfit during that experience was a flowy cream gown by Rozio
Escobar who is a hcouture fashion designer.”
Moser took the time to explain how hectic
the atmosphere is during NYFW, especially
what happens backstage. “It’s chaos. But seriously, it’s very fast-paced and quite intense
– in a good way. Models rotate between hair
and makeup – stylists and artists style your
hair and makeup according to the designers
specific requests,” Moser said. “Once my hair
and makeup were finished, assistants then
help dress you in the outfit you had been fitted
for. The designer then makes adjustments and
approves your complete look before walking
the runway. Models are typically running back
and forth lining up backstage all the while,
hair, makeup, and outfits are being adjusted
and tweaked until the moment your foot peaks
through the draping and onto the runway.”
One would imagine that any model would be
nervous before walking the runway, especially
during NYFW. And since this was Moser’s first
time modeling, one would assume she was a
nervous wreck. “Each outfit has a distinct and
specific place and purpose in the line-up. The
outfits tell the story and vision of the designer,
and the order is ever so important,” Moser stated. “During my first show, I was very nervous. As
I stood backstage the designer began putting
the outfits in order, and guess who was wearing the adorable tweed-like mini dress that was
set to go first? Oh yes, you guessed it, me. The
moment I was cued to walk onto the runway,
my nervous feelings were at an all time high,
but with each step I felt that nervous energy
begin to dissipate. Though I felt less anxious
as I walked on the runway, each show brought
new feelings of nervousness. So many emotions and work goes into each show and into
each and every garment I wore, I couldn’t help
but be nervous. There is an energy and excitement at NYFW that just can’t be put into words.”
Luckily for Moser, she had a lot of supporters
to help her during her first NYFW experience.
“My family, the pageant system, and my friends
were all extremely supportive and celebrated
in the opportunities and experiences I was
able to have in New York,” Moser said. “I am
extremely fortunate to have such a wonderful
support system. Opportunities like NYFW are
wonderful, but they are much richer when you
can enjoy and experience them with the people
you love.” When asked if she would walk the
runway again if asked,
Moser was quick to
say, “most certainly.”
Having had the
opportunity to participate in pageants
and walk the runway
in one of the world’s
most
prestigious
fashion showcases,
Moser had some advice for any aspiring
pageant contestants
or models out there.
“While pageants and
walking on a runway
are quite different,
MOSER
they do have some
common ground,” Moser stated. “Many people
aspire to be a model or to become a pageant
titleholder, but regardless of your pursuit you
should always remain true to yourself. Many
people compromise their beliefs and integrity with the hopes of getting ahead or taking
home the crown. Being sincere and genuine will give you the best opportunity to succeed. I have not won every pageant that I
have participated in. However, I have stayed
true to myself and I did get chosen, and I did
win the crown at the right time – God’s time.”
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may be downloaded from the fire department’s CVCC to host Poetry Day
Web site at www.sftfr.net or at http://www.
sftfr.net/REQUEST%20FOR%20PROPOS- on March 28
HICKORY – The Catawba Valley Community AL-Generator.pdf. All requests for proposals HICKORY – A major poetry event will occur in
College Learning and Personal Enrichment In- must be submitted by 10 a.m., on March 27. Hickory on March 28. Poetry Day, sponsored
by the NC Poetry Society, will take place from
novation Center will offer Basic Gunsmithing
CVCC Shark Tank competition 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Catawba Valley
for Long Guns class from 6 to 9 p.m., every
Community College in Hickory. Highlights will
Monday from March 23 through April 27 at now taking applications
CVCC’s East Campus, EC 1050 in Hickory. HICKORY – The Catawba Valley Commu- include the presentation of this year’s Lena
Designed for the beginner, this class will be nity College Business Department and Small Shull Award to Charlotte poet, Gail Peck, and
workshops and readings by Peck and Michael
a basic introduction to the art of gunsmithing Business Center will sponsor its fifth annual
Beadle. Peck is the author of seven collecwith long guns. Learn the basic use of tools, Shark Tank Competition, providing particitions of poetry. Peck’s workshop will be called
purpose of specific equipment, safety, and a pants at CVCC and in the community with an
“The Poem’s Invitation,” and will be based on
general familiarization of gunsmithing. Instruc- opportunity to practice their business pitch and
Stephen Dobyns’ book, “Best Words, Best
tor Steve Cox will introduce students to gener- win cash prizes. The competition has three
Order.” Michael Beadle is a poet, performer,
al gunsmithing activities such as care, mainte- separate divisions, CVCC students, Small
author, and teaching artist living in Raleigh.
nance and repair of handguns. The cost of the Business Center clients, and high school stuHe is the author of three chapbooks and a
class is $75 plus a $40 tool kit fee. Participants dents. To enter participants must complete
poetry CD. Beadle’s workshop will be called
must be 18 years old or older. Registration an application which can be downloaded at “Say What? – The Art of Asking Questions in
deadline is March 16. For more information, CVCC’s Small Business Center Web site at Poems.” The workshops are limited to 25 parcall 327-7037, or e-mail to ctoney@cvcc.edu. http://sbc.cvcc.edu. Applications are due by ticipants each, and cost $10. All other Poetry
March 18. Student and Small Business Cen- Day activities are free and open to the public.
Area fire department
ter participants will make a practice presen- The workshops will be followed by an open
makes announcement
tation in early April, with finalists chosen by mic. For more information, call Scott Owens at
SHERRILLS FORD – The Sherrills Ford-Terrell CVCC’s Business Department. Finalists will 234-4266, or e-mail to asowens1@yahoo.com
Fire and Rescue Department has announced make a presentation to a panel of judges on
it is now accepting requests for proposals to April 27 to determine this year’s winners. The LRU to continue lecture
add a fixed backup generator for fire station top three pitches in each division will receive a series in March
Number Three located at 4582 Burris Road in cash award. There are no fees to participate. HICKORY – Lenoir-Rhyne University’s BusiDenver. Requests for the proposal document For more information visit http://sbc.cvc.edu. ness Council and the Alex Lee Foundation will
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Claremont announces
dates for upcoming events
CLAREMONT – The City of Claremont has
announced several upcoming events that will
be held in the Claremont community. The annual City Wide Yard Sale, Claremont Fire Department Pancake Breakfast, and Hazardous
Waste Collection Day will be held on May 2.
The Claremont Tailgate Market will open its
season on May 22 in the Claremont City Hall
parking lot. And the annual Memorial Day
Service will be held at Claremont City Park
on May 25. For more information, call Recreation Events and Park Maintenance Coordinator, Michael Orders at 466-7170, or e-mail to
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StaffMasters wins Inavero
Best of Staffing Client Award
CHARLOTTE – StaffMasters, a leading staffing agency recently announced that they have
won Inavero’s Best of Staffing® Client Award
for providing superior service to their clients.
Inavero’s Best of Staffing Client winners have
proven to be industry leaders in service quality based completely on the ratings given
to them by their clients. Focused on helping
NC and SC companies find the right people
for their job openings, StaffMasters received
satisfaction scores of 9 or 10 out of 10 from
65.5 percent of their clients, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 32 percent.
“Our company is passionate about the quality
of service we provide and earning this recognition validates our commitment to service. It
is an honor for our hard working team to be
recognized in this way.” StaffMasters President, Richard Langdon said. StaffMasters has
a branch located at 3031 Centennial Boulevard in Claremont. For more information, call
449-2010, or visit www.staffmasters.com.
workshop on March 6 and 27 at 11 a.m. Beth
Deal with Ameriprise Financial Services will
lead the workshops. Are you prepared for the
unexpected? will be held on March 6, and
will explain the costs of extended care both
financially and emotionally. Get an overview
of Congressional spending decisions and
how they influence investments, taxes, and
leaving a legacy on March 27. To reserve a
seat, call Rob Hartsell at 465-8519. For more
information, visit www.abernethylaurels.org.
Claremont awarded $240,000
in building reuse funds
CLAREMONT – The NC Rural Infrastructure
Authority recently awarded the City of Claremont $240,000 in grant funds from the NC
Department of Commerce for the Building
Reuse Program. The funds will be used to
support the reuse of a 10,000 sq. ft. building
occupied by Prysmian Cables and Systems
USA, LLC. “The City is grateful that the Rural
Infrastructure Authority saw the benefit in this
project,” said Mayor, Shawn R. Brown. “The
Building Reuse Program is a great example of
Abernethy Laurels to host the state, local governments, and businesses
working together to better our communities.”
financial workshops
The building renovations will restore a Fiber
NEWTON – Abernethy Laurels at 102 Leon- Optical Preform operation that was previously
ard Avenue in Newton will offer a financial idled in 2003, creating 24 full-time jobs. The
refurbished building will be a key part of Prysmian’s 1.2 million sq. ft. manufacturing campus
in Claremont, producing high quality fiber optical telecommunication products. The Building Reuse Program, under the Rural Grants/
Programs Section of the NC Department of
Commerce, provides grants to local governments to support the reuse of vacant buildings
and lead to the creation of new, full-time jobs.
CCS expands by leasing
facility in Conover
CONOVER – Cargo Consolidation Services
(CCS) has leased the former Thomasville
Facility located at 1118 1st Street W in Conover for another operational expansion. The
120,000 sq. ft. facility has been converted to
a warehouse for the expanding operations of
CCS for a dedicated logistics client. The facility
provides two floor levels for warehousing and
distribution of products. There are also 10 truck
loading doors, and ample trailer parking in the
fully fenced and securely gated 19 acre facility. Additionally, CCS has constructed a 30,000
square foot dedicated furniture repair operation. The furniture repair operation provides
touch up, refinishing, repair, restoration, as well
as other furniture related services. They also
have a detailed custom packaging operation.
In 2014, Cargo Integrated Logistics, an op-
eration of CCS acquired the former Lane Venture Distribution Warehouse at 1409 Deborah
Herman Road in Conover. This 75,000 sq. ft.
facility is now operational and being used in
a multi-client third party logistics environment.
CCS and Cargo Integrated Logistics combines
warehousing, transportation, and project-based
packaging to offer its customers single source
logistics and supply chain solutions. For more
information, visit www.cargoconsolidation.
com or www.cargointegratedlogistics.com.
CVCC to offer computer
classes in March
HICKORY – Catawba Valley Community
College’s (CVCC) Workforce Development
Innovation Center is offering several computer classes in March. Classes to be held
at CVCC’s East Campus, Room 956 at 2760
Highway 70 SE in Hickory unless otherwise
stated. Excel Tips and Tricks on March 10 from
1 to 4 p.m. The cost of the class is $65. Getting
to know your iPad on March 10 from 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. The cost of the class is $99. Intermediate Excel on March 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The cost of the class is $92. Intro to Excel VBA
on March 19 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost
of the class is $150. Advanced Excel on March
31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost of the class
is $92. To register for any of these computer
courses, call Janet Lail at 327-7000, ext. 4116.
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Volunteers offer free tax
service at area library
NEWTON – Seniors in need of free help preparing their tax returns can turn to AARP volunteers who will be available at the Main Library
at 115 West C Street in downtown Newton
every Tuesday through April 14. Appointment
hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and residents
must first make an appointment by calling 6766723 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., weekdays. Due
to the volume of requests, walk-ins will not be
accepted. Federal tax forms 1040, 1040A and
1040EZ are available at Main Library in Newton as well as branches in Conover, Claremont,
Maiden, Sherrills Ford-Terrell, St. Stephens
and Southwest (Mountain View). Specialized tax forms from the IRS Web site may be
copied at the library for .10¢ cents per sheet.
Boxcar Grille makes
several announcements
CLAREMONT & STATESVILLE – The Boxcar
Grille at Exit 148 off of Interstate 40 in Statesville has announced it will offer a breakfast
buffet every Saturday and Sunday from 7 to
11 a.m. The price is $7.99 for adults, $5.99 for
children, and $5.99 per pound for to-go boxes.
Patrons can also add an eight ounce rib eye
steak for $12.99. Water, soda, tea, and coffee
are included in the price, but milk and juice
are $1.79 extra. The Boxcar Grille at 3140
North Oxford Street in Claremont, and the
Statesville location have also started a new $5
lunch menu. The Boxcar Grille is open seven
days a week, and offers breakfast, lunch, and
dinner. For more information, call the Boxcar Grille in Statesville at (704) 397-9287, or
the Boxcar Grille in Claremont at 459-9287.
TEDx Hickory planned for
March 21
HICKORY – The fourth edition of TEDxHickory
will be held at the SALT Block Auditorium at
243 3rd Avenue NE in Hickory on March 21
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The TEDx event will be
a combination of live speakers and TED Talk
videos. The independently organized event is
licensed by TED and designed to create deep
discussion and connection in a small group.
The theme of TEDxHickory 2015 is “Spark!,”
where speakers will talk about innovative ideas
and possibilities based on their own personal
experience, research, or thoughts. Presenters
will be speaking for no more than 18 minutes
each, and there will be breaks between sessions for discussions on the topics presented.
Tickets can be purchased for $25 per person at www.TEDxHickory.com. The price
covers attendance for the full day, lunch and
snacks. There will also be a reception after
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cation pay, seven paid holidays and company
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on providing cutting edge technology to make
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Cargo Transporters gives
as possible. Most recently, the company has
drivers pay increase
begun offering Directv service for drivers. For
CLAREMONT – Cargo Transporters, Inc. has more information, visit www.cargotransporters.
announced that driver’s pay has increased com or www.facebook.com/cargotransporters.
on Feb. 15. As a leader in the industry, Cargo CVCC to host annual job
Transporters will continue to increase compensation for drivers and their important role in the fair on March 10
company. This latest increase is coming on the HICKORY – Catawba Valley Community Colheels of two increases in 2014. In 2014, the lege will host its annual Job Fair on March 10
decision was made to move from the indus- from 1 to 5 p.m., in the CVCC Tarlton Complex
try standard Rand McNally Household Mover on the Main Campus located at 2550 Highway
Guide Shortest Miles to Practical Miles pay, re- 70 SE in Hickory. More than 70 employers, insulting in a higher income. With those changes, cluding manufacturers, healthcare, retailers,
Drivers received an average increase of 10.1 insurance companies, camps, and other compercent in pay. Combining these increases, panies, are planning to attend. A list of employfreight levels and recent changes in hours of ers is available online at www.cvcc.edu/Job_
service, Shelley Dellinger Mundy, Director of Fair. More employers are expected to attend.
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Look through this ‘LENS’ when making Social Security decisions
FINANCIAL FOCUS
Y
BY EYAN TOWNSEND
our Social Security benefits can be an
important part of your retirement income strategy. But when should you
start taking these payments? You can begin
accepting Social Security as early as 62, but
your monthly checks will be much smaller than
if you wait until your “full retirement age,” which
will likely be between 66 or 67. And these
monthly payments will get even bigger if you
wait until age 70, at which point they “max out.”
So, should you take your Social Security as early as possible and hope that the
smaller monthly payments will be justified by
the extra years of receiving them, or should
you wait until you are older and hope that
the bigger checks will be worth the delay?
In weighing this decision, consider the
acronym LENS, which stands for Life
expectancy,
Employment,
Need
and
Spouse. Let’s look at each component:
• Life Expectancy – If your family has a
history of longevity, and if you are in excellent health, it may make sense for you to
take Social Security later, when your monthly benefits will be higher. You’ll also want
to consider your spouse’s life expectancy.
• Employment – If you want to keep working
in your “retirement years,” be aware that your
earnings could affect your Social Security payments. Specifically, if you take Social Security
early – that is, before your full retirement age
– your benefits will be withheld by $1 for every
$2 in earned income above a certain amount
($15,720 in 2015). During the year in which you
reach your full retirement age, this withholding
changes to $1 for every $3 in earnings over the
annual limit ($41,880 in 2015). The withheld
amounts could also affect spousal benefits.
However, beginning the month you attain
your full retirement age, benefits will no long
longer be withheld based on how much you
earn. Also, Social Security will recalculate your
benefits at full retirement age to account for
the benefits that were East Main Street in downtown Claremont. mail
withheld. In any case, For more information, call 459-9933, e- com,
if you do plan to continue working, and you
think you could have
significant
income,
you’ll need to understand the effect that
earnings will have on
your annual benefits.
• Need – In deciding when to take Social Security, here’s
a key question: Do
you need the money?
If you can support
TOWNSEND
your lifestyle for several years with alternative sources of income
(such as a pension) and modest withdrawals from your investments, you may be able
to delay Social Security, thereby increasing
the size of your monthly payments. Be careful, though, because relying too heavily on
your investment portfolio can shorten its
own “life expectancy.” It’s essential that you
maintain a reasonable withdrawal rate for
your investments throughout your retirement.
• Spouse – Your decision of when to take
Social Security will affect your spouse’s survivor benefit. Surviving spouses can receive
their own benefit or 100% of their deceased
spouse’s benefit, whichever is greater. So, if
you were to take your Social Security early,
when the payments are smaller, your spouse’s
survivor benefits will also be permanently reduced. If you are older than your spouse, or
otherwise expect your spouse to outlive you,
it might be a good idea to delay taking Social
Security to maximize the survivor benefits.
As you think about when to take Social Security, look at your decision through the LENS described above. It could help clarify your options.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use
by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Eyan Townsend is a Financial Advisor
for Edward Jones in Claremont at 3332
John Jay Cline
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to
or
eyan.townsend@edwardjones.
visit www.edwardjones.com.
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Area dentists provide free
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Dental Health Month in February. Participating
dental professionals included Catawba County
Public Health Dental Practice, Dr. Susan Bridges, Dr. Tom Carnaggio, Dr. George Clay, Dr.
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Claremont Medicap now
offering prescription app
CLAREMONT – Claremont Medicap at 3319
East Main Street in downtown Claremont
has announced they now have a mobile app
to fill customers prescriptions. The app also
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Family Nurse Practitioner
joins CVFM
HICKORY – Catawba Valley Medical Group
(CVMG) has announced that Penny Matlock, NP-C, has joined the team of providers at the Catawba Valley Family Medicine
South Hickory practice at 1985 Startown
Road, Suite 102 in Hickory. Matlock is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner who earned
her Post-Master’s Certificate, Family Nurse
Practitioner from Duke University. She is an
active member of the American Academy of
Nurse Practitioners who also has a Master of
Science in Nursing and a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of North
Carolina Greensboro. For more information, call 327-4745, or visit cvmgonline.org.
PCCCV to host annual
prayer breakfast in March
HICKORY – The Pregnancy Care Center of
Catawba Valley (PCCCV) has announced
plans to host its fourth annual pastor’s prayer
breakfast on March 24 from 7:30 to 9 a.m.,
at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church at 2120
Startown Road in Hickory. All area pastors
and church staff are invited to join the PC-
CCV for this event. For more information,
questions, or to reserve a seat for the March
24 event, call Robin at 322-4272, or e-mail
to asstdir@pcchickory.com. You can also
obtain more information about the PCCCV
by visiting, www.pcchickory.com. The Pregnancy Care Center of Catawba Valley is located at 421 Main Avenue SW in Hickory.
Adoption and foster care
meeting scheduled
HICKORY – Family Builders of Catawba Valley
invites anyone interested in fostering or adopting a child to attend an information meeting
from 6 to 7:30 p.m., on March 10. The meeting
will be held at the Family Services Center, 3050
11th Avenue Drive SE in Hickory. There is an
urgent need for foster parents and foster parents, especially those who can accept sibling
groups. Specific information about becoming a
resource family will be available. For more information, contact Sharon Hamby at 695-4553,
or e-mail to shamby@catawbacountync.gov.
FRMC to host National
Day of Dance event
HICKORY – Frye Regional Medical Center
(FRMC) at 420 North Center Street in Hickory
has announced plans to host its annual National Day of Dance for Your Health event on
March 14 at the Hickory Foundation YMCA
at 701 1st Street NW in Hickory from 8 to 11
a.m. Screenings, heart disease education,
performances and activities will also be offered during the event. Dr. Steven Isserman
of Hickory Cardiology Associates will also will
be on hand to provide educational information for everyone in attendance. You can also
learn more about FRMC’s cardiology, oncology, vascular, surgical weight loss, unifour
pain treatment center, women and children,
rehabilitation and FryeCare services. Day of
Dance educates consumers on a variety of
cardiovascular conditions and overall health.
For more information or questions about the
National Day of Dance, visit www.spiritofwomen.org, www.fryemedctr.com, or www.
facebook.com/fryeregionalmedicalcenter.
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March, 2015 • Volume 9 Issue 3
Get the facts about colorectal cancer
THE MEDICAL MESSAGE
BY CRYSTAL MOSTELLER-HOPSON, PA-C
M
arch is colorectal cancer awareness
month. We can use this time to raise
awareness about colorectal cancer
and take action toward prevention. Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer
in the US and the second leading cause of
death from cancer. Colorectal cancer affects
people in all racial and ethnic groups and is
most often found in people age 50 and older.
However, the good news is that if everyone
age 50 and older were screened regularly,
six out of 10 deaths from colorectal cancer
could be prevented. A screening test is used
to look for a disease when a person does not
have symptoms. Colorectal cancer almost always develops from abnormal growths in the
colon or rectum called polyps. Polyps typically do not have any symptoms. Screening
tests can find precancerous polyps, so that
they can be removed before they turn into
cancer. Screening tests can also find colorectal cancer early, when treatment works best.
A lot of people don’t want to have the screening tests for colon cancer due to inconvenience
or because it is embarrassing but people have
to remember that a lot of times colon cancer
does not have any symptoms and that precancerous polpys can be detected and removed
before symptoms or cancer starts to grow. So
it is very important to start screening at age 50
or younger if you have increased risk factors.
Signs and symptoms of colon cancer can include a change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the
consistency of your stool, rectal bleeding or
blood in your stool, and persistent abdominal
discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain. Other symptoms can include a feeling that your
bowel doesn’t empty completely, weakness or
fatigue, and unexplained weight loss. Many
people with colon cancer experience no symptoms in the early stages of the disease. When
symptoms do appear it will vary depending on
the cancer size and
location and in some
cases may be too
late to treat. If a person has any of these
symptoms
before
age 50 they should
still see their doctor
to have testing done
to check for possible
colorectal
cancer.
Regular screening
should begin at age
50 and is the key to
preventing colorecHOPSON
tal cancer. There are
currently three ways to screen for colon cancer including fecal occult blood testing (fecal
cards), sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy beginning at age 50 years and continuing until age
75 years. However, you may need to be tested
earlier than 50 or have frequent screening
tests if you or a close relative have had colorectal polyps or colorectal cancer, if you have
inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s, or ulcerative colitis, or if you have a genetic syndrome
called familial adenomatous polyposis and hereditary non-polyposis colon cancer. Other risk
factor for colorectal cancer include lifestyle,
older age, diet, smoking, alcohol, lack of physical activity, exposure to radiation, and even
other diseases such as diabetes and obesity.
A diet high in red, processed meat, while low
in fiber increases the risk of colorectal cancer.
Three Ways To Screen
For Colorectal Cancer:
• High-sensitivity fecal occult blood tests
(FOBT) – This can be done in your doctor’s
office by rectal exam or you can be given
cards to take home and collect your own fecal sample. Both polyps and colorectal cancers can bleed, and these cards checks for
tiny amounts of blood in feces that cannot
be seen by the eye. However, blood in stool
may also indicate the presence of conditions
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• March 10 – 3 to 7 p.m., at Grace Reformed Unit- 459-9678, or visit www.oxfordcatfishfd.com.
Various blood drives
scheduled for March
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• March 13 – 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. Stephens
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• March 27 – 3 to 7:30 p.m., at Rock Barn
Golf and Spa, 3791 Clubhouse Drive.
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For more information about the Foster Children’s Expense Fund, visit www.catawbacountync.gov/dss/donations.asp, or call 695-4536.
CAPC announces hiring of
new director
CONOVER – The Board of the Children’s
Advocacy and Protection Center of Catawba
County (CAPC) has announced the hiring of
Nancy Hughes as the agency’s new executive
director. From 2006 to 2013, she served as
senior vice president of Child Care Resources
Inc., a child care resource and referral agency
in Charlotte. Hughes has a master of public administration degree from NC State University,
and a bachelors degree in home economics/
foods and nutrition from the University of North
Carolina-Greensboro. She also holds a certificate in non-profit management from Duke University. CAPC is located at 1007 First Avenue
South in Conover. For more information, visit
www.catawbacountycac.org, or call 465-9296.
HICKORY – Carolyn Zimmerman recently donated 28 bags for Catawba County Social Services workers to use when removing a child
from his or her home. Social workers need
to quickly collect some of the child’s clothing
and personal belongings, and that’s where the Claremont Rescue Squad
small bags are helpful. They provide a colorful
and positive note during a stressful time in the makes announcements
child’s life. The bags will remain with the child CLAREMONT – The Claremont Rescue
when he or she is placed with a foster fam- Squad at 2748 South Oxford Street in Clare-
mont has announced that it will host its 15th
annual Pig Pickin’ and Poker Run on April 18.
The pig pickin’ will be held from 3:30 until 8
p.m. The poker run will begin at 10:30 a.m.,
and the cost for a single rider is $20, and the
cost for double riders is $25. A 50/50 drawing
and silent auction will also be held, and door
prizes will also be given out at the event. The
squad will also host a CPR class on March
14 at 10 a.m. The class is free, but pre-registration is required. For more information, or
to sign up for the class, call Melanie Sigmon
at 464-1575, or e-mail to melaniesigmon@
catawbacountync.gov. For more information or
questions, call the Claremont Rescue Squad
at 459-7968, or visit their Facebook page.
Terrell church to host
weekly health screenings
TERRELL – Every Monday, Rehobeth United
Methodist Church Parish Nurses will be available at the Connor Recreation Center in Terrell
from 8 to 10 a.m. The weekly event is held to
provide free wellness screenings to all area citizens, these screenings include blood pressure,
pulse readings, and more. All area citizens are
welcome to attend these free screenings at the
Connor Recreation Center at 4015 McGee Point
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Seniors programs planned
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CLAREMONT, MAIDEN, & NEWTON – The
Claremont area Seniors Morning Out (SMO)
program at Bethlehem United Methodist
Church at 3214 Catawba Street in Claremont;
the Maiden SMO program at the Maiden
Community Center at 207 East Klutz Street
in Maiden; and the Newton SMO program at
First Presbyterian Church at 701 North Main
Street in Newton have announced some
of the highlights for the month of March.
The Claremont SMO highlights include: March
16, St. Patrick’s Day trivia; March 17, bowling
at Pin Station and shopping at Honey’s IGA in
Newton; March 19, causes and treatment of
arthritis program; and March 31, music by Sentimental Journey. To reserve a spot, contact
site manager, Wendy Thomas at 320-0434.
Maiden SMO highlights are: March 9, Sunshine Girls performance; March 12, how to
put together an emergency packet program;
March 16, St. Patrick’s Day party and cooking class on cucumber and celery salad;
March 19, jewelry/key ring class; March 24,
music by Sentimental Journey; March 25, is
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and March 31, Easter craft class. To reserve
a spot, contact Loretta Hefner at 320-5966.
Newton SMO highlights are: March 10,
music by Sentimental Journey; March 16,
celebrate St. Patrick’s Day; March 17, Kiai
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disc; March 24, eat smart, live strong program; March 30, game day or make an Easter craft; and March 31, bowling at Pin Station
and shopping at Honey’s IGA in Newton. To
reserve a spot, call Robyn Curtis at 455-4133.
Seniors Morning Out is a half-day program
held four days a week on Monday through
Thursday for residents ages 60 and older. For
more information, call 695-5610 or visit www.
catawbacountync.gov/dss/Adult/Nutrition.
asp, or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MealsonWheelsofCatawbaCounty.
ACAP starts support group
for caregivers
HICKORY – Adult Children of Aging Parents
(ACAP) will offer a free monthly brown bag
lunch discussion and support group for any
caregivers. The group will meet at the Fellowship Hall at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church at
2780 North Center Street in Hickory. Registration is not required, and the next meeting will be held on March 11 at 12 p.m. For
more information, call Jane Everson at (877)
599-2227, e-mail to jeverson@ACAPcommunity.org, or visit www.acapcommunity.com.
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Studies have shown that FOBT, when performed every one to two years in people aged
50 to 80 years, can help reduce the number
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percent. This test should be performed every
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• Sigmoidoscopy – In this test, the rectum and sigmoid colon are examined using
a sigmoidoscope, a flexible lighted tube with
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anus into the rectum and sigmoid colon air
is pumped into the colon to expand it so the
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During sigmoidoscopy, abnormal growths in
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Bandys High to host Miss
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CATAWBA – Bandys High School at 5040
East Bandys Road in Catawba has announced plans to host its annual Miss Bandys
High School pageant on March 21 at 7 p.m.,
at the Maiden High School Auditorium at 600
West Main Street in Maiden. The pageant
is open to all current female Bandys High
School students in the ninth through twelfth
grade. Tickets will be sold for the event at
the door, and refreshments will be available.
For more information or questions, call the
school office at 241-3171, or visit www.catawbaschools.net/schools/Bandys/default.aspx.
will be the focus in the class. The cost of the
class is $70. The required book Signing Naturally: Student Workbook, Level 1 is available at
Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com. Participants must be 18 years old or older. Registration deadline is March 28. For more information,
call 327-7037, or e-mail to ctoney@cvcc.edu.
Concordia principal wins
LEA award
CONOVER – William “Bill” Unverfehrt has
been selected to receive the Lutheran Education Association’s 2015 Distinguished Elementary Administrator award. Unverfehrt
is the principal at Concordia Christian Day
School at 215 5th Avenue SE in Conover.
He was selected by the LEA Leadership Network leadership team. Unverfehrt earned a
CVCC to offer sign
BS in education from Concordia University,
language for beginners
and an MA in education from Wayne State
HICKORY – The Catawba Valley Community University. For more information, call 464College Learning and Personal Enrichment In- 3011, or visit http://school.concordianc.org.
novation Center will offer Introduction to Sign
Language from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., every Mon- CSC opens ‘Crime Lab
day from March 30 through May 11 at CVCC’s Detective’ exhibit
East Campus, Room 1118 in Hickory. Students HICKORY – The Catawba Science Center
will learn about deaf culture, the history of sign (CSC) at 243 Third Avenue NE on the SALT
language, and get a base of functional signs Block in Hickory has announced the opening
that they can use for basic communication. of its newest exhibition, “Crime Lab Detective.”
Proper hand shape, movement, classifiers, fin- Crime Lab Detective is an exhibition dedigerspelling, vocabulary, and facial expressions cated to helping visitors think critically about
challenges and problems presented to them.
Guests will take on the challenge of solving
the mystery presented in the exhibition. This
mystery is solved by, using a number of techniques found throughout the exhibition, collecting enough evidence to deduce who the culprit
is behind the crime that is shown. On March
28 at 2 p.m., Forensic Anthropologist, Dr. John
Williams will be at the CSC to give an exclusive presentation, “The Science of Death,” for
an in-depth and entertaining look at the study
of human remains. The exhibit will be on display until May 31. For more information, call
322-8169, or visit www.catawbascience.org.
Bandys to host annual Ag
Day on April 17
CATAWBA – The Bandys High School FFA
chapter will host its annual Agriculture Day on
April 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the school
farm at 5040 East Bandys Crossroads in Catawba. Ag Day is an agriculture awareness event
that features livestock, tractors/equipment, and
interactive displays that highlight the food and
fiber industry. The chapter will also be hosting
their annual plant and flower sale, a BBQ fundraiser, and a food drive during the event. A rain
has been planned for April 24. For more information, call Laura E. Parker at 241-3171, ext.
5601; e-mail to Laura_Pugh@catawbaschools.
net, Shannon_Vanhoy@catwabaschools.net,
or BandysFFA@gmail.com; or visit https://
sites.google.com/site/bandysffaagday/.
Claremont resident
awarded scholarship
HICKORY – Catawba Valley Community College student, James White of Claremont was
recently awarded the first Mike Bradley Memorial Scholarship for $500 to help fund their
education. White is enrolled in the heating,
ventilating and refrigeration diploma program.
He plans to graduate next year and also complete an associate degree in general occupational technology. He has many years of work
experience in the land surveying business,
and mechanical field as a pipe welder. He is
an excellent student and has achieved high
honors at CVCC for three successive semesters. He and his wife have two children and
are active members of Springs Road Baptist
Church. Facilitated by the Association of Community College Facility Operations, the Bradley Memorial Scholarship was named this
year in honor of Mike Bradley by his long-time
employer Brady Services. Bradley served as
an outspoken supporter of and advocate for
ACCFO. For more information or questions
about the Mike Bradley Memorial Scholarship, call 327-7000, or visit www.cvcc.edu.
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CATAWBA – The Bandys High School Band
is located at 375 3rd Street NE on the SALT
has announced plans to host a mattress sale Bookmark contest planned Block in Hickory, and the Ridgeview Branch
fundraiser in the school gymnasium on March at Hickory Public Library
is located at 706 1st Street SW in Hickory.
7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Name brand matHICKORY – The Friends of the Hickory Public Nominations sought for
tress sets will be sold at 30 to 60 percent beLibrary will be sponsoring its annual bookmark
low retail prices. All mattresses are top qualbusiness scholarship
contest for children in grades K-8. The contest
ity with full replacement factory warranties,
is part of the library’s National Library Week NEWTON – Nominations are being sought for
up to 15 years in all sizes and price ranges.
celebration, and all area children are invited a $750 scholarship offered by the North CaroDelivery is also available. Proceeds from the
to participate through their school, youth or- lina Cooperative Extension Administrative Profundraiser will go to the band. Bandys High
ganization, home, or the Patrick Beaver Me- fessionals Association (NCCEAPA) through
School is located at 5040 East Bandys Road
morial and Ridgeview Branch Libraries. Win- March 13. The scholarship is available to NC
in Catawba. For more information, call the
ners will be chosen from grades K-2, 3-5, and residents pursuing a college degree (Associschool office at 241-3171, or visit www.cataw6-8, and their bookmarks will be printed and ates and/or Bachelors) in a business related
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Bunker Hill High to host
Miss Bunker Hill pageant
CLAREMONT – Bunker Hill High School at
4675 Oxford School Road in Claremont has announced plans to host its annual Miss Bunker
Hill High School pageant on March 28 at 7 p.m.,
at the River Bend Middle School Auditorium at
4670 Oxford School Road in Claremont. The
pageant is open to all current female Bunker
Hill High School students in the ninth through
twelfth grade. Tickets will be sold for the event
at the door, and refreshments will be available.
tribution during the coming year. Prizes will be
awarded in each age category, and a selection of bookmark entries will be on display at
both libraries during National Library Week on
April 12-18. The bookmark theme is “Unlimited
Possibilities @ Your Library.” Entry forms and
contest rules may be picked up at either library
branch. Information about the contest has also
been sent to area public and private schools,
homeschoolers, and youth organizations. Entries must be received by March 9, and the
winners will be announced at a reception at
the library on April 15. For information about
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school year. Qualified applicants can obtain an
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CLAREMONT – Claremont Elementary
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March 31 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All stuBanoak Elementary student dents, parents, grandparents, and guardians are invited to attend this free event. For
wins annual spelling bee
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NEWTON – N-i-r-v-a-n-a was the winning office at 459-7921, or visit www.catawbword. With that, Nick E., a sixth-grader at aschools.net/schools/Claremont/default.aspx.
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Poetry reading to be held at
Taste Full Beans Coffeehouse
HICKORY – Taste Full Beans Coffeehouse at
29 2nd Street NW in downtown Hickory will
host its monthly poetry reading and open mic
event on March 10 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Featured poets for the event will be NC authors
and editors Ross White and Terry Kennedy.
The open mic event will take place after the
poetry readings, and everyone is invited to
participate. A poetry workshop will also be held
at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Scott
Owens at 234-4266, e-mail to asowens1@yahoo.com, or e-mail to www.tastefullbeans.com.
The Green Room to host
youth productions
NEWTON – The Green Room Community
Theatre has announced plans to host two
youth productions in March. “The Adventures
of Robin Hood” is based on the classic story
of Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men who
rob from the rich and give to the poor. Performance dates are March 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, and
15; with school shows scheduled for March 12
and 13. “The Clockmaker’s Child” is a magical fairy tale about a clock maker and his wife
and their enchanted offspring. The clock-work
child must embark on a dangerous adventure
to learn that being different isn’t bad. Perfor-
mance dates are March 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and
29; with school shows scheduled for March
26 and 27. The productions will be held at
the Old Post Office Playhouse located at 10
South Main Avenue in downtown Newton. For
more information or to purchase tickets, call
464-6583, or visit www.the-green-room.org.
Annual pottery festival to
be held on March 29
$40 per person, and must be purchased by host its “Art About Women” exhibit which will
March 21. For more information, call 324-7294, honor women and emphasize women’s isor visit www.catawbavalleypotteryfestival.org. sues with art works in all visual media on
March 12 through April 18. For more inforCCHA to host behind the
mation, call 322-7545, e-mail to info@fullscenes tour of Heart Square circlearts.org, or visit www.fullcirclearts.org.
NEWTON – The Catawba County Historical
Association (CCHA) is offering an intimate look
at Hart Square, the largest collection of original historic log buildings in the US. The event
will be held on April 18 with multiple ticket options available for purchase. Two tours will be
offered, and will feature six different structures
on the property. Tours will focus on the history
of the structures and the objects in them that
represent examples of Southern decorative
arts. The tours will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
and 2 to 5 p.m., with a break in between for
lunch and a lecture by Dr. Robert Hart. Tickets
can now be purchased for $53 per person at
the Catawba County Museum of History at 30
North College Avenue in downtown Newton,
or by calling the CCHA at 465-0383. You can
also visit www.catawbahistory.org, or e-mail to
mherzognc@gmail.com for more information.
HICKORY – This year marks the 18th annual Catawba Valley Pottery and Antiques
Festival, which will be held on March 28
at the Hickory Metro Convention Center at
1960 13th Avenue Drive SE in Hickory from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 115 potters and
vendors will offer their wares and antiques for
purchase to the public. Items include historical
pottery, textiles, baskets, furniture and miniature items; with contemporary potters selling
items ranging from coffee mugs to works of art.
Tickets cost $6 per person, and $2 for children
ages 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased
at the door. The festival also includes featured
programming such as pottery videos, demonstrations and a lecture by potter and co-owner
of the Jugtown Pottery, Pamela Lorette Ow- Full Circle Arts to host
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from 7 to 10 p.m. This event offers guests an
early buying opportunity, a catered meal, and HICKORY – Full Circle Arts (FCA) at 42-B
live music by the Sigmon Stringers. Tickets are Third Street NW in downtown Hickory will
HDDA seeks artists for
downtown art crawl
HICKORY – The Hickory Downtown Development Association (HDDA) is currently
seeking artists interested in participating in
the annual Downtown Hickory Art Crawl on
May 21 and Sept. 17. The art crawl is a juried show with artists selected by a committee. Artists selected by the jury will be invited
with no participation fees, and there will be
room for up to 30 artists. Selected artists will
be placed in a business that compliments
their works. Artists will need to bring all necessary display items and chairs to the show.
The art crawl will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m.,
and applications are due by April 1 and by
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HCT to host Shakespeare
classic in March
HICKORY – Hickory Community Theatre at
30 3rd Street NW in downtown Hickory has
announced plans to host the Shakespeare
classic comedy, “Much Ado About Nothing”
in the Jeffers Theatre in March. As the play
opens, the audience learns that Beatrice and
Benedick are long acquainted and that a
“merry war of wit” exists between them. Their
attraction is palpable but their individual resistance is strong until their friends conspire to
trick them into confessing their feelings. “Much
Ado About Nothing” opens March 13, and performances will be held at 8 p.m., every Friday
and Saturday on March 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, and
28), Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., on March 19 and
26, and Sundays at 2:30 p.m., on March 22
and 29. Regular price tickets are $18, seniors
are $16, students and youth are $10. Thursday
nights all adults and seniors are $14. Tickets
are now on sale, and can be purchased online at www.hct.org, or by calling 327-3855.
The Green Room to host ‘The
Adventures of Robin Hood’’
NEWTON – The Green Room Community
Theatre has announced plans to host its next
main stage production, “The Adventures of
Robin Hood.” The plot follows Robin Hood
as he becomes an outlaw after a conflict with
foresters and through his many adventures
and run-ins with the law. The production will
be held at the Old Post Office Playhouse located at 10 South Main Avenue in downtown
Newton. Production dates are scheduled for
March 6, 7, 13, and 15 at 7 p.m.; and March
8 and 15 at 3 p.m. Ticket prices are $16 for
adults, $14 for seniors and students, and $8
for children ages 12 and under. For more
information or to purchase tickets, call 4646583, or visit www.the-green-room.org.
LRU to host the Kruger
Brothers on March 29
HICKORY – The Lenoir-Rhyne University
Concert Series will host a performance by
the Kruger Brothers and the Kontras Quartet
on March 29 at 3 p.m., in PE Monroe Auditorium on the LR campus. Tickets are $20 and
are available at mus.lr.edu/concert. Tickets
can be printed on-line, or can be picked up
at the PE Monroe Auditorium Box Office on
Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The concert will feature original compositions
for the ensemble by Jens Kruger. The Kruger
Brothers personify the spirit of exploration and
innovation that forms the core of the American musical tradition. For more information,
call 328-7234, or visit mus.lr.edu/concert.
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Newton-Conover Auditorium WPS to host several
to host Lunch N’ Listen events concerts in March
NEWTON – The Newton-Conover Auditorium at 60 West 6th Street in Newton has
announced plans to host a Bach’s Lunch N’
Listen lunchtime concert series on March 20
from 12 to 1:30 p.m. The concert will feature
Peter Bost. Tickets cost $12 per person, and
includes lunch. Future concerts will feature
the NC Harp Duo on April 17, and Eclectic Winds on May 15. For more information,
call 464-8100, or 1-800-838-3006, e-mail to
ikeller@newton-conoverauditorium.org,
or
visit
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Acoustic Stage to present
numerous concerts
HICKORY – Acoustic Stage at 734 1st Avenue SW in downtown Hickory has announced
plans to host several concerts in March and
April. The Dub Kartel will perform on March
13, and tickets cost $10 per person. Danny
Knicely, Wyatt Rice, and Mark Schatz will
perform on March 20, and tickets cost $18
per person. Ari Hest will perform on April 17,
and tickets cost $12.50 per person. And David Lindley with Marshall Ballew will perform
on April 18, and tickets cost $23.50 per person. For more information or to purchase
tickets, visit www.acousticstage.co/main.sc.
HICKORY – The Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS) has announced it will host “Classical
Coffee House” MasterWorks concert featuring
pianist, Ursula Oppens on March 28 at the PE
Monroe Auditorium on the campus of LenoirRhyne University in Hickory at 7:30 p.m. Ticket
prices for the concert are $17, $27, and $37.
WPS will also host a Chamber Classics concert featuring the Kaia Quartet on Feb. 6 at
7:30 p.m., at the SALT Block Auditorium at 243
3rd Avenue NE in Hickory. Ticket prices for the
concert are $17, $22, and $27. For more information, call 324-8603, e-mail to info@wpsymphony.org, or visit www.wpsymphony.org.
Statesville venue to host
Simply Sinatra on March 14
STATESVILLE – Simply Sinatra, a remembrance of the hit songs that define the legend of Frank Sinatra featuring Steve Lippia
and a big band will be held at the Mac Gray
Auditorium at 474 North Center Street in
downtown Statesville on March 14 at 7:30
p.m. Tickets are $22 for adults, and $11 for
students, and are available at the door, or at
Shops UpFront at 1109 West Front Street in
Statesville. For more information, call (704)
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and exploitation of others. Signed copies of
Rae’s first book “Stole Woman” are available upcoming events
CATAWBA – Pop’s Old Company Store and in the CVCC Campus Store. For more infor- HICKORY – The Hickory Museum of
Tavern at 101 North Main Street in down- mation, contact Regina Reep by e-mail at Art (HMA) at 243 3rd Avenue NE on the
town Catawba will host open mic night every rreep@cvcc.edu, or call 327-7000, ext. 4110. SALT Block in Hickory has announced
Wednesday beginning at 6:30 p.m. Everyplans to host a gallery talk with Laura Holone throughout the area is invited to bring Harper House opens new
land on March 15 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
their instrument or voice and display their photography exhibit
Laura Holland is the Director of Marketing
talents.Live music will be featured on March
HICKORY – A new photography exhibition Services at Hickory Chair, will she will share
7 with the Opal Moon Band at 8:30 p.m.,
has opened at the Harper House: Hickory a program titled, “How Hickory Became the
and on March 21 with the Zen Den Band at
History Center at 310 North Center Street in Capital of the Furniture World.” A fashion show
8:30 p.m. For more information or questions,
Hickory chronicling the city’s past through a will be held on March 15 from 4 to 5 p.m., in
call 241-4200, or visit www.popsoldcompacollection of iconic photos. Visitors will see the Coe Gallery. Enjoy champagne and choconystoreandtavern, or their Facebook page. scenes from Hickory’s bygone days, includlates as women walk the runway showing off
CVCC to host best selling ing Union Square, the Hickory Train Depot, their “crowns” (church hats). An Art of Poetry
Claremont Female College, and the First event will be held on March 28 from 2 to 3:30
author on March 18
National Bank, and learn about the photog- p.m. To participate, e-mail to geneandkelly@
HICKORY – Catawba Valley Community Col- raphers who played an important role in the
charter.net by March 14. A reception for “My
lege’s School of Academics, Education and city’s history. “Through the Lens” also showBrother’s Paintings: Works by Gordon WetFine Arts will host Amazon best-selling author, cases a wide variety of cameras through the
more” will be held on March 28 from 6 to 8
Kimberly Rae on March 18 from 12 to 1 p.m., ages. “Through the Lens” can be viewed at
p.m. The event is free for members and $5 for
in the CVCC Auditorium on the college cam- the Harper House on Thursday through Saturnon-members. World War II Stories in Conpus in Hickory. Rae is the author of the “Sto- day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more informaversation will be held on March 29 from 2 to
len Series,” a trilogy of novels that spotlights tion, call 324-7294, e-mail to cchacshannon@
3 p.m. WWII veterans and survivors will disthe tragedy of human trafficking, or modern gmail.com, or visit www.catawbahistory.org.
cuss personal experiences, and visitors will
move from table to table in the gallery and
Sherrills Ford – Terrell Fire & Rescue Inc.
engage in conversations with some who were
is accepting request for proposals to add
involved. For more information or questions,
a fixed backup generator for fire station
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Jessica Campbell to perform
in Newton on April 10
NEWTON – Roots-pop singer and songwriter,
Jessica Campbell has been scheduled to perform in the McCreary Theatre at the Old Post
Office Playhouse at
10 South Main Avenue in downtown
Newton on April 10
at 7:30 p.m. Her new
release, “III” captures Campbell in an
adventurous mood,
looking to build something new on top of
the foundation that’s
always anchored her
CAMPBELL
music. She’s still a
genre bender, with songs rooted in pop hooks,
Americana influences, folk guitars and just the
slightest hint of southern twang. She’s still a storyteller, too, armed with autobiographical tunes
about life and love in the Bible Belt. In addition
to “III,” Campbell has also released “The Anchor and The Sail,” “Great Escape,” and “Put
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performance are $12 per person. For for more
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6. Joke
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14. Ooze Out
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19. _____ A Hand; Help
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22. Quick Look
24. Sunrise Location
25. Registered Or Recorded
26. Burns With Hot Liquid
30. Cools A Drink
32. “Gone With The Wind”
Plantation
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35. Medical Brace Or Support
40. Bears And Lions
42. Collection Of Weapons
44. Harvests
45. Winslet Or Hudson
47. Coin Featuring Roosevelt
48. Elapse
50. Continued Or Endured
52. Actor, Peter _____
56. Laurel Or Getz
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59. Skin Irritation
64. _____ Of March
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67. Adored
68. _____ Bike: Off-Road
Vehicle
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70. Correct Text
71. Drunkards
72. Back Talk
73. Pulls Apart
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27. Walking Stick
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37. College Credit
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43. Type Of Race
46. Agrees
49. Estimate
51. Horn
52. Crossword Frames
53. Shortwave Or CB
54. Turn Aside
55. Sleeveless Garments
57. Lock Of Hair
60. Abode
61. Level
62. Fix Or Repair
63. Finds The Sum
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5. Banged A Fender
6. Scoffs
7. Resilient
8. Title Of Respect
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11. Contraction Of Am Not
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Bunker Hill athletic
boosters hosting fundraiser
CLAREMONT – The Bunker Hill High School
Athletic Boosters are currently hosting a fundraiser by selling raffle tickets for the chance
to win a golf cart. The golf cart will be given
away at the spring 2015 athletic banquet,
which will be held at the school. Tickets can be
purchased at the school office at 4675 Oxford
School Road in Claremont, or from any athletic
booster member. For more information, questions, or to purchase a raffle ticket, call the
school office at 241-3355, or visit www.catawbaschools.net/schools/BunkerHill/default.aspx.
Youth sports sign-ups to
continue in March
NEWTON – The Newton Parks and Recreation Department will continue registration for
the 2015 youth baseball and soccer programs.
Registration for non-residents and late city registrants will run through March 13 for baseball
and soccer. For more information, call 695-4317.
• Youth Baseball – Players must be at least four
years old before the last day of registration and
cannot turn age 15 before May 1. The baseball
program will have six divisions: boys and girls
ages 4-6; boys ages 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14.
• Youth Soccer – Players must be at least four
years old before the last day of registration and
cannot turn age 16 before Aug. 31. Leagues from 10 to 11 a.m., in March. The classes will
will feature co-ed, boys, and girls divisions. be held on March 5, 12, 19, and 26 for a suggested donation of $3 per class. The class
NC Wildlife to host
will introduce participants to basic postures
education classes
and techniques used in yoga. Classes will be
RALEIGH – The NC Wildlife Resources Com- held at the Newton Recreation Center at 23
mission has announced it will host a hunter ed- South Brady Avenue in Newton. For more inucation class on March 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., formation, call 695-4317, e-mail to mwinkler@
at the Catawba Valley Wildlife Club at 2705 newtonnc.gov, or visit www.newtonnc.gov.
Lynn Mountain Road in Vale. And on March 27 Catawba County Kids
from 5 to 8 p.m., and March 28 from 9:30 a.m.
to 2:30 p.m., at Denver Defense at 1417 High- Marathon seeks donations
way 16 North in Denver. The Iredell Rescue CLAREMONT – The annual Catawba County
Squad at 1902 Wilkesboro Highway will also Kids Marathon will be held on May 2 at 10 a.m.,
host a class on Feb. 26 and 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds in
The Iredell Rescue Squad at 1902 Wilkesboro Newton. The YMCA of Catawba Valley has takHighway in Statesville will also host a boating en over the marathon to help it become a bigeducation course on March 26 and 27 from 6 to ger event. At this time, the marathon organizers
are seeking vendors for the event and dona9 p.m. There is no minimum age requirement,
tions to be used for the cash awards that will
and participants need to pre-register for the
go to the top five participating schools. Checks
class. For more information, questions, or to
can be made to YMCA of Catawba Valley, Atregister for a class, e-mail to wrccomments@
tention: Cody Bolick or Nat Auten, PO Box 280,
ncwildlife.org, or visit www.ncwildlife.org. Conover, NC 28613. For more information,
call Mark Hawkins at 459-4447, or e-mail to
Newton to host yoga for
Mark.Hawkins@cornerstonehealthcare.com.
seniors in March
NEWTON – The Newton Parks and Recreation Department and the Catawba County
Council on Aging will offer yoga for seniors
ages 55 and over every Thursday morning
announced it will host yoga classes on March
10 and 17 from 6:15 to 7:15. The cost to participate is $8 per class. Karate classes are
held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to
8:30 p.m. Classes are offered for males and
females from four years old to senior citizens.
The program offers free demonstrations,
physical fitness, self control, and meditation. For more information or questions, call
Johnny Stinson at 215-0775. Zumba classes
are held every Monday and Wednesday from
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Classes cost $3 per class,
or $25 for 10 classes. The weekly classes
will be taught by Julie Carroll and Angela Sigmon. For more information or questions, call
the Maiden Recreation Department at 4285022 or 428-5023, visit www.maidennc.com.
Senior bowling league to
meet at Pin Station
NEWTON – The Thursday Senior Bowling
League has announced plans to meet every
Thursday at Pin Station Bowling Center at 525
West A Street Newton from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Bowlers throughout the region ages 50 and
older are invited to join the league. Currently
there are 16 teams with four bowlers each to
Maiden Recreation Dept.
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to host various classes
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Annual Easter egg hunt to
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CLAREMONT – Plans have been announced
for the fifth annual City of Claremont Easter
Egg Hunt. The annual event will be held on
March 28 at 11 a.m., at Claremont City Park
at 3384 East Main Street in downtown Claremont (next to Claremont Elementary School).
A rain date has also been planned for April 4.
All area children are invited to come to the park
at 10:45 a.m., to meet the Easter Bunny. Age
divisions are divided into 2-4, 5-7, and 8-10
years old. Visitors are asked to park at Claremont Elementary School, and Claremont City
Hall. For more information, call Claremont City
Hall at 466-7255, e-mail to morders@cityofclaremont.org, or visit www.cityofclaremont.org.
Unity Award nominations
being accepted in Newton
NEWTON – The City of Newton is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Unity Award. The
Unity Award recognizes a Newton resident,
business or industry that has made significant
contributions to social unity by promoting the
acceptance of diversity in the city. Nominations
should include specific acts and characteristics
that qualify the individual for the award. The
deadline to submit a nomination is April 3. The
2015 Unity Award recipient will be announced
at the Unity Day Celebration, which will be held
from 2 to 4 p.m., on May 17 at the NewtonConover Auditorium at 60 West 6th Street in
Newton. Unity Day is a celebration of the communities within Newton. The celebration promotes positive multi-cultural relations and harmony throughout the city. Nomination forms are
available at www.newtonnc.gov, by e-mail at
africk@newtonnc.gov, or by calling 695-4266.
ties along with a focus on outdoor living skills.
This group of campers will participate in a high
ropes course which fosters teambuilding, communication, and leadership skills. Adventurers
also learn about and practice using GPS using an on-site course and will spend two nights
camping at an outpost on the camp property.
The cost for camp is $450, and includes
transportation, camp activities, insurance,
camp store money, and a t-shirt. A $200
deposit is due at the time of registration
4-H summer camp
with the remaining balance due by May 1.
registration underway
Camp registration forms can be found onNEWTON – Registration is now being ac- line at http://catawba.ces/ncsu.edu, by callcepted for 4-H Summer Camp. Catawba ing 465-8240, or by e-mail at donna_mull@
County will be attending Millstone 4-H Center ncsu.edu. The deadline to register is May 1.
the week of June 21-26. Millstone 4-H Camp
CVCC to offer beginner
is located in the sandhills region of the state
in Ellerbe. The camp program features tradi- guitar class in March
tional summer camp activities, along with a HICKORY – The Catawba Valley Commuhigh quality shooting sports program which is nity College Learning and Personal Enricha unique feature to this 4-H camp. Millstone is ment Innovation Center will offer beginner
home to the NC 4-H Shooting Sports training acoustic guitar classes from 6 to 8 p.m., evand the 4-H Shooting sports state tournament. ery Tuesday from March 31 through May 5
Some of the camp activities for the week will at CVCC’s main campus in Hickory. In this
include swimming, nature activities, canoeing, class, instructor Tom McNeely will teach bekayaking, swimming, arts and crafts, and more. ginners how to tune, strum, chords and chord
Older campers, who are ages 12-14 may par- charts. Students must bring guitar to class.
ticipate in the Adventurers program at camp, The cost of the class is $70. Participants
which include some traditional camp activi- must be 18 years old or older. Registration
deadline is March 24. For more information,
call 327-7037, or e-mail to ctoney@cvcc.edu.
First Baptist Church to host
Easter events
CLAREMONT – First Baptist Church of Claremont at 4791 South Depot Street in Claremont will host an Easter sunrise service at 7
a.m., on April 5 in the Bethlehem UMC church
cemetery on Catawba Street. Rev. Dennis
Marshall will conduct the service; and he will
be assisted by Rev. Dennis Richards. Breakfast will follow the service at the First Baptist
Church Family Life Center. Worship services
on Easter Sunday will be held at 11 a.m. and 6
p.m., in the Sanctuary. For more information or
questions, call the church office at 459-7110.
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
to host numerous events
CLAREMONT – St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
at 3216 West Main Street in downtown Claremont has announced that One-derful Wednesday’s will continue through March 25. A meal
will be served from 5:15 to 5:55 p.m., in the
Family Life Center, followed by activities for
children, teens, and adults from 6 to 7 p.m. A
donation of $5 for adults and $3 for children is
suggested to cover the cost of the meal. Lenten services will be held every Wednesday on
March 8, 15, and 22 at 12:10 and 4 p.m. A soup
and sandwich meal will be served after the 4
p.m., service. The Holy Week schedule is Passion Sunday services on March 29 at 8:15 and
10:30 a.m.; Maundy Thursday service on April
2 at 7 p.m.; Good Friday service on April 3 at 7
p.m.; Easter Vigil service on April 4 at 8 p.m.;
and on April 5 an Easter sunrise service will be
held at 7 a.m., Easter breakfast will be served
at 8:30 a.m., and the Easter worship service
will be held at 10:30 a.m. Reservation are now
being taken for the annual Seder meal in the
Family Life Center on March 29 at 6 p.m. The
cost is $8 per person, and reservations must
be made by March 23. The children at Christ’s
table communion instruction class will be held
on March 28 in the Family Life Center from 9:30
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Only one service will be held
on March 22 at 10 a.m., and breakfast will be
served at 8:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center.
Sunday Brew will be held between services at
9:30 a.m., beginning on March 8 in the East Alcove of the church Nave. This gathering space
gives the congregation a place for fellowship
over a cup of coffee and a pastry. The “20-3040 Somethings” Sunday School group for single or married adults will meet at 9:30 a.m., every Sunday in the Grace Room. The church is
currently looking for any handymen or women
to help do odd jobs around the church. If you
would like to volunteer your services, call or email the church office. For more information, call
the church office at 459-2161, e-mail to churchoffice@stmarksclaremont.org, or visit www.
stmarksclaremont.org or their Facebook page.
PASTOR STEPHEN SHYTLE
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Mt. Calvary Lutheran
Church schedules events
CLAREMONT – Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
at 3180 West Main Street in downtown Claremont will present Lenten services that are based
on the seven deadly sins at 7 p.m. Services
include: March 8 by Pastor Cauble on Envy;
March 15 by Pastor Frye on Gluttony; March
22 by Pastor Rhodes on Wrath; and March
29 by Pastor Frye on Pride. The Holy Week
schedule will include a Maundy Thursday service on April 2 at 7 p.m.; a Good Friday service
on April 3 at 7 p.m.; an Easter sunrise service
on April 5 at 7 a.m.; and the Resurrection of
Our Lord service on April 5 at 10 a.m. For more
information, call the church office at 459-7195,
e-mail to mtcalvarylutheran@att.net, or visit mtcalvarynalc.org or the church Facebook page.
Rehobeth UMC plans a
wide variety of events
TERRELL – Rehobeth United Methodist
Church at 9297 Sherrills Ford Road in Terrell
will host a Palm Sunday service on March 29
at 8:45 and 10:45 a.m. The church will also
host a Maundy Thursday service on April 2
at 7 p.m. A Tenebrae service will be held on
April 3 at 8 p.m. The church will host its annual
Easter egg hunt for children ages 1-12 on April
4 from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Connor Recreation
Center at 4015 McGee Point Road in Terrell.
The event is free and will also feature food and
arts and crafts. The church will host an Easter
sunrise service in the church cemetery on April
5 at 6:45 a.m., which will be lead by Dr. Bob
Kerr. Breakfast will follow in the Fellowship
Hall. Traditional Easter services will be held at
8:45 and 10:45 a.m., in the Sanctuary on April
5. For more information, call the church office
at 478-2518, e-mail to Rehobeth_umc@embarqmail.com, or visit http://rehobethumc.org.
Lake Norman Lutheran
Church to host events
DENVER – Lake Norman Lutheran Church
at 1445 Highway 16 North in Denver has announced on March 4, 11, 18, and 25, Lenten
services will be held at 7 p.m., and a meal will
be served at 5:30 p.m. On April 2 at 1 and 7
p.m., Maundy Thursday services will be held.
On April 3 at 1 and 7 p.m., Good Friday services will be held. On April 5 at 6:30 a.m., an
Easter sunrise service will be held; at 8:30 and
11 a.m., Easter Worship services will be held;
at 9:30 a.m., breakfast will be served; and
at 10 a.m., an Easter egg hunt will be held.
For more information, call the church office at
(704) 483-2130, e-mail to officelnlc@gmail.
com, or visit www.lakenormanlutheran.com.
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
3216 West Main Street
Downtown Claremont
The Holy Week Schedule Includes
Maundy Thursday Service on April 2 at 7 p.m.
Good Friday Service on April 3 at 7 p.m.
Easter Vigil on April 4 at 8 p.m.
Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m., Easter Breakfast at
8:30 a.m., and Easter Worship at 10:30 a.m. on April 5
For more information, call 459-2161
Bethany UCC announces
upcoming events
CLAREMONT – Bethany United Church of
Christ at 2952 Bethany Church Road in Claremont will host an adult discussion on Sunday
mornings at 9:30 a.m. The group is studying
Michael Slaughter’s “The Renegade Gospel.”
Monday evening Bible study will be on the Book
of Ruth. The Lenten season will be recognized
during Sunday morning worship in March with
a sermon series called “The Rugged Road.”
The series is based on Jesus’ life and ministry
before his crucifixion. Special music will be offered by Spirit Song on March 8, and the Lutz
Keller Family on March 29. April 2 at 7 p.m.,
will feature a Maundy Thursday service. April 4
from 1 to 3 p.m., will feature an Easter party for
youth through the 7th grade. An Easter sunrise
service will be offered on March 5 at 7 a.m.,
which will be followed by breakfast. An Easter worship service will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Have your child be part of the Bethany Before
and After School All Star program. The tutor
based program is engineered for students and
parents. Transportation is provided, and students in grades K-7 are accepted. Call Brenda Josey at 464-5193 or 781-8919 for more
details. For more information, call the church
office at 464-5194, visit www.BethanyUccClaremont.org, or the church Facebook page.
Newton church to host BBQ
fundraiser on March 27
NEWTON – First Baptist Church of Newton at
501 Northwest Boulevard in Newton will host
a BBQ fundraiser on March 27 from 11 a.m.
to 7 p.m., to help defray the medical expenses
for Renee Holman. BBQ pork and chicken
plates with the fixings, drink, and dessert will
be available for $8 per plate. The pork may
also be purchased by the pound, and dine-in
or take-out plates are available. The event will
be held in the Family Life Building. For more
information, call the church office at 464-0952.
Redeemer Lutheran
Church plans events
CATAWBA – Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran
Church at 200 South Main Street in Catawba
has announced plans to host “The Suffering Savior” Lenten mid-week services every
Wednesday through March 25 at 7 p.m. A
soup and sandwich meal will be served before each services at 6 p.m. Adult Bible class
and children’s Sunday school are held at 9
a.m., morning worship is held at 10 a.m., every Sunday. Wednesday morning Bible study
is held at 10:30 a.m., and a midweek service
is held at 6:30 p.m., every Wednesday. For
more information, call the church office at 2412371, or visit www.redeemercatawba.com.
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Christian growth: I Peter 2:2
FROM THE PULPIT
BY REV. DENNIS J. RICHARDS, SR., D.MIN., D.D.
B
irth introduces us to life. Life is God’s invitation to growth. The new birth is not the
end of our Christian experience; it is the
beginning. Where there is life, there should be
growth. Why should we as children of God want
to grow spiritually? What motives compel us?
EXPRESS LIFE
The first motive is because growth is the
normal expression of life. If we’ve been truly
born again then the new life within has to express itself and transform what we are and
what we do. If you are on of God’s children,
then you are a partaker of the divine nature
(II Peter 1:4) and that’s the reason for growth.
“For this very reason,” (II Peter 1:5) because
you possess the divine nature. You should
read II Peter 1:5-7. In the parable of the sower
(Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23); Jesus describes four
kinds of soil, which represent four different
hearts and their response to the Word of God.
The first heart was so hard, it couldn’t receive
the seed. The second heart was so shallow,
the seed couldn’t take root. The third heart was
so crowded, there was no room for the plant to
grow and produce fruit. Only the fourth heart
represents the person who is truly born again
and proves it by becoming, “Fruitful in every
good work” (Colossians 1:10). Simply hearing
God’s word is no evidence of salvation. It’s
when we receive the Word, cultivate it, and
produce fruit that we prove we’ve been born
into God’s Family. Because fruit has in it, the
seed for more fruit, there is an increasing harvest to the Glory of God. Jesus described it as
“Fruit, more fruit and much fruit” (John 15:1-8).
BRING JOY TO THE FATHER
A second motive for spiritual growth is that
we might bring joy to our Father. Parents
delight in seeing their children grow and mature. Our Father in Heaven rejoices to see
His children become more like His Beloved
Son. To please God is to glorify God, and to
glorify God is the highest privilege on earth.
Your Father in Heaven actively and lovingly
desires that you be “Conformed to the image of His Son” (Romans 8:29). He rejoices
at every victory you experience. He feels every burden you bear and He watches every
step of growth you achieve through His power.
It’s unfortunate when our relationships to
the Father are cold and mechanical and we
become like the Prodigal son’s elder brother. We obey the rules, we do the work, we
First Baptist Church
4791 South Depot Street, Claremont
459-7110
Rev. Dennis J. Richards: Pastor, Doctor Of Ministry & Doctor Of Divinity
Rev. Jerry Teague: Associate Pastor/Educational Director
Sunday Schedule
Sunday School – 9:45 AM
Morning Worship – 11 AM
Children’s Church – 11 AM
Evening Worship – 6 PM
Wednesday Schedule
Wednesday Night Service – 7 PM
RA’s And GA’s Meeting – 7 PM
Sunday Prayer Breakfast – 8:30 AM
Every Third Sunday Of The Month
Plan To Worship With Us This Sunday! We Love The Lord, Each Other And We Love You!
serve the Father, but we lack that close loving relationship with the Father that brings
Him joy. Like the prophet Jonah, the older
son did the Father’s will but didn’t delight the
Father’s heart. As we grow in the spiritual
life, this is what our Lord wants us to enjoy.
FULFILL GOD’S PURPOSES
We want to grow spiritually because in growing we can fulfill the purposes for which God
saved us. Workmanship equals something
made. God must work in us before He can
work through us. He works in us as we “Grow
in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and
Saviour Jesus Christ” (II Peter 3:18). Knowing
our Father in Heaven is in control of circumstances brings great confidence and peace to
our hearts. If I am yielded to Him and growing,
“The Lord will perfect that which concerns me”
(Psalms 138:8). Growing and maturing believers always have a place of service prepared
for them, and they don’t have to promote themselves or try to manipulate people or things. Our
assurance is (Revelation 3:8) “See, I have set
before you an open door and no one can shut it.”
LIVE FOR HIM
We seek to grow spiritually so that the grace
of God will not be wasted in our lives. Read II
Corinthians 6:1. God has paid a great price to
make His grace available to us. For us to deliberately go our own way and live only to please
ourselves is to receive His Grace in vain. Christ
died our death for us that we might live His life
for Him. He makes His Grace available to us
so we might live effectively for His Glory.
OBEY GOD’S
COMMANDS
One more thing
ought to motivate us.
It is a desire to be
obedient to the commands of God. The
New Testament is
filled with admonitions
that relate directly to
our spiritual growth
and maturity. Jesus
said, “Therefore you
RICHARDS
shall be perfect, just
as your Father in Heaven is perfect” (Matthews
5:48). Peter wrote, “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ” (II
Peter 3:18). Paul wrote, “Set your minds on
things above, not on things on the Earth” (Colossians 3:2). “Therefore be imitators (followers) of God as dear children” (Ephesians 5:1).
If we are satisfied with life as usual, we
can ignore these commands or explain
them away. But if we want God’s very best
in our lives, we will seek to obey them.
Then we will discover the joyful freedom
that comes from fulfilling the will of God.
The Rev. Dennis J. Richards, Sr., D.,
Min., D.D. is the Minister of First Baptist
Church of Claremont. For more information, call the church office at 459-7110.
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Bethel Lutheran Church to
host numerous events
CLAREMONT – Bethel Lutheran Church at
5759 Bolick Road in Claremont has announced
it will host a Palm Sunday service on March
29. There will be one service with a palms procession followed by a time for food and fellowship. A Maundy Thursday service will be held
on April 2 at 12 and 7 p.m., with communion
being served at both services. A Good Friday
service will be held at 7 p.m., on April 3. An
Easter egg hunt will be held on April 4 from
2 to 4 p.m., on the church grounds for those
ages two through the 5th grade. On April 5, the
church will host an “Son-Rise” Easter sunrise
service at 7 a.m., breakfast sponsored by the
senior youth in the Family Life Center will follow
at 8:30 a.m., and a traditional Easter worship
service will be held at 10:30 a.m., in the Sanctuary. Rev. Dr. Mike Ramey, Senior Pastor, will
also begin a sermon series entitled “Living the
Resurrection” that will continue for six weeks.
All area middle and high school youth are invited to meet in the Family Life Center every
fourth Sunday of the month at 5 p.m., with a
time of fellowship, study, games, and food.
For more information, call the church office at
459-7278, e-mail to churchoffice@bethelms.
org or assistant2@bethelms.org, or visit
http://bethelms.org or their Facebook page.
Bethlehem UMC schedules
upcoming events
CLAREMONT – Bethlehem United Methodist
Church 3214 Catawba Street in Claremont has
announced new worship times for: 9:39 a.m.,
New Praise Worship Service in the Fellowship
Hall and Jesus for Kids; 10 a.m., Christian Education/Sunday School (Open Door Class for
Adults); 10:40 a.m., Open Heart Café (Social
Time); 10:45 a.m., Christian Education in the
Fellowship Hall; 11 a.m., Traditional Worship
Service in the Sanctuary and Children’s Church
in the Fellowship Building (children will stay in
the Sanctuary on Communion Sundays); and
4 p.m., Youth Fellowship (4th-12th grade).
The March mission project is the Backpack
Program at Claremont Elementary School.
The church will host Passion/Palm Sunday
on March 29. Both worship services will come
together as one at 10:30 a.m., in the Fellowship Hall. The church will host an Easter egg
hunt and lunch on March 21 from 11 a.m. to 1
p.m. The church will a Palm Sunday service
on March 29. Both worship services will be
combined and meet in the Fellowship Hall at
10:30 a.m. A Maundy Thursday service will be
held on April 2 at 7 p.m., in the Sanctuary. On
April 5 the church will host an Easter sunrise
service at 7 a.m., in the church cemetery. Rev.
BETHANY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
2952 BETHANY CHURCH ROAD, CLAREMONT, NC
For information about our
worship and ministries, visit
www.BethanyUccClaremont.org
828.464.5194
REV. COLLEEN SAMSON
Sunday Adult Faith Formation – 9:30 AM
Sunday Worship – 10:30 AM • Youth & Teens Meet Weekly
Bethany Is A Community of Justice and Peace
Serving The Needs Of People On Their Spiritual Journey
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church NALC
3180 West Main Street, Claremont
828.459.7195
REV. WESLEY R. FRYE, PASTOR
Sunday School - 9:30 AM
Morning Worship - 10:30 AM
Other Services By Announcement
“Your Friendly Neighborhood Church”
www.mtcalvarynalc.org
Dennis Marshall will conduct the service; and
he will be assisted by Rev. Dennis Richards,
Pastor of First Baptist Church in Claremont.
Breakfast will follow the service at the First
Baptist Church. Worship services on Easter
Sunday will be held at 9:39 a.m., in the Fellowship Hall, and at 11 a.m., in the Sanctuary.
Walking With Faith is a Bible study followed by
a short exercise session, which will meet every
Tuesday at 7 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall. This
class is for all ages and the exercise is all different levels. The Hands at Work group meet every first and third Monday of the month from 10
to 11 a.m. Any shut-in that would like a free DVD
of the Sunday morning worship service, notify
Nell Wintzer at 241-2674. If anyone (besides
shut-ins) would like a DVD for a small charge,
call Everett Setzer at 465-6225. For more information, call the church office at 459-7480,
or e-mail to bethlehemchurch@bellsouth.net.
Catawba UMC to host a
variety of events
CATAWBA – Catawba United Methodist
Church at 207 East Central Avenue in downtown Catawba will join with other area churches
for a Lenten Bible study on the four Wednesdays preceding Easter from 6:30 to 8 p.m., light
refreshments will be served by the host church.
The schedule is: March 11 at Brown’s Chapel
UMC; March 18 at Catawba Baptist; March 25
at Catawba UMC; and April 1 at Mt. Sinai Baptist. On Palm Sunday, March 29, Pastor Stephen Shytle will preach at the 8:30 a.m., service only. At 10:30 a.m., the choir will present
an Easter cantata “Jesus Saves,” under the direction of Michaele Day and Hal Gatewood will
narrate. The Shytle family will be honored at a
reception on March 15 from 2 to 4 p.m., in the
Family Life Center. The community can welcome Pastor Stephen and his family. For more
information, call the church office at 241-4868,
e-mail to dbrown@catawbaumc.org, or visit
www.catawbaumc.org, or their Facebook page.
Area musician to perform
at several churches
INDIAN TRAIL – Jason Funderburk, from
the gospel group, the Driven Quartet has
announced he will perform at several area
churches in March and April. Funderburk
will perform at Fallstown Baptist Church at
242 State Park Road in Troutman on March
17 at 7 p.m.; True Christian Ministries at
3456 Water Plant Road in Maiden on March
22 at 10:30 a.m.; and Grace Bible Fellowship Church at 1805 Little Road in Newton
on April 12 at 10 a.m. For more information,
call (704) 989-9242, e-mail to funderburkjason@yahoo.com, or visit www.drivenqt.com.
St. Mark’s
Lutheran Church
3216 West Main Street
Downtown Claremont
459.2161
www.stmarksclaremont.org
Service Times: Sundays
8:15 AM & 10:30 AM
For more information, call the church office,
visit our Facebook page or visit our Web site.
BETHLEHEM
United Methodist Church
3214 Catawba Street, Claremont, NC
(One Block North of Main Street)
Rev. Dennis Marshall, Pastor
E-Mail: bethlehemchurch@bellsouth.net
(828) 459-7480
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