December 2011 - The Claremont Courier

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CLAREMONT INFORMATION
THE
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LAREMONT
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Volume 5 Issue 12 – December, 2011
GIVING A VOICE TO EASTERN CATAWBA COUNTY!
Area veterans honored at various
events in Catawba and Claremont
Monthly Community Calender
First Sunday – Claremont Youth Council at Claremont City Hall – 3 p.m. First Monday – Claremont
City Council at Claremont City Hall – 7 p.m.; Bunker
Hill Athletic Boosters at Bunker Hill High School – 7
p.m.; and Bunker Hill Optimist Club at Optimist Club
House – 7:45 p.m. Second Monday – Claremont Planning Board at Claremont City Hall – 7 p.m. Third Monday – Bunker Hill Optimist Club at Club House – 7:45
p.m. Fourth Monday – Claremont Appearance Committee at O’Cup Bean & Bakery – 6 p.m. Every Tuesday
– Claremont Volunteer Fire Department at Claremont
Fire Department – 7 p.m. Fourth Tuesday – Claremont
Friends of the Library at Claremont Branch Library –
6 p.m. Third Wednesday – Claremont Senior Citizens
“Senior’s Morning Out” at First Baptist Church of Claremont Fellowship Hall – 8:30 a.m. Every Thursday –
Catawba Valley Rotary Club at Catawba Country Club,
Newton – 7 a.m. First Thursday – Bunker Hill Band
Boosters at Bunker Hill High School Band Room – 6:30
p.m. Second Thursday – Claremont Rescue Squad Business Meeting at Claremont Rescue Squad – 7 p.m. Third
Thursday – Claremont Lions Club at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Family Life Center – 7 p.m.; and Claremont
Rescue Squad Continuing Education at Claremont Rescue Squad – 7 p.m. Every Friday – Claremont Farmers
Market at City Hall – 3-6 p.m., June-September. Third
Saturday – Claremont Optimist Club at Francis Sigman
Park – 3 p.m. Fourth Saturday – Claremont Recreation
Committee at Claremont Branch Library – 7 p.m.
Claremont City Hall – 3288 East Main Street – Phone:
459-7009 – Fax: 459-0596
www.cityofclaremont.org
Claremont City Council
Mayor – David Morrow, Mayor Pro-Tem – Tim Lowrance, Shawn R. Brown, Dale “DB” Setzer, Jr., Nicky E.
Setzer & Dale Sherrill
Claremont Planning & Adjustment Board
Jeff Barkley, Nick Colson, Ronald H. Cox, Franklin
Harris, Rupert Little, Jack Ledford, Larry C. Pannell,
Robert E. Smith & Elizabeth Smyre
Claremont Appearance Committee
Jan Colson, Sue Karen Falls, Ken Isenhour, Kevin Isenhour, Glenn Morrison, Jane Robbins & Judy Setzer
Claremont Recreation Committee
Shawn Brown, Christy Bumgarner, Clara Carson, Jason
Chapman, Paul Gaither, Nanci Gregory, Danny Hedrick, Robyn Hovis, Jack Little, Tim Lowrance, Roger
Shook, Lisa Travis & Mary Watts
Claremont City Staff
City Manager – Doug Barrick, City Planner – Laurie
LoCicero, Finance Director – Stephanie Corn, Receivables Clerk & Receptionist – Glenda Yount, Administrative Support Clerk – Mandy Buff, City Attorney
– Robert M. Grant, Jr., Special Events Coordinators –
Henry Helton & Susan Tucker
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Long Island, Monbo, Mooresville, Murray’s Mill,
Newton, Oxford, Sherrills Ford & Terrell.
Local elections
bring changes to
area municipalities
Catawba, Claremont, Conover, Maiden
and Newton will all welcome new
members to various council seats.
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
NEWTON – As votes from the 2009 Catawba
County Municipal elections and Newton-Conover
School Board elections were being counted at
the Catawba County Board of Elections in Newton on Nov. 8, it was very evident that all of the
local municipalities would see a change in their
city and town councils. Catawba, Claremont,
Conover, Maiden and Newton all had various
seats up for election in 2011, as well as three
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PHOTO BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
Members of the Medicap Pharmacy of Catawba staff ride through downtown Catawba during the
seventh annual Town of Catawba Veterans Day Festival and Parade on Nov. 12.
Annual Catawba festival and parade,
and memorial service in Claremont
highlight Veterans Day activities.
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
CATAWBA & CLAREMONT – According to the dictionary, Veteran’s Day is an annual United States
holiday which is observed every year on Nov. 11,
honoring all past and present military veterans. In
celebration of Veterans Day, The Town of Catawba and the City of Claremont also took their turn at
honoring all area veterans in their own special way.
The City of Claremont started things off by hosting their annual Veterans Day Memorial Service on
Nov. 11 at City Park in downtown Claremont. The
program started when members of the Claremont
Police and Fire Department Presented the Colors,
which was followed by bugler, Leonard Allman per-
forming “To The Colors.” Rev. Dr. Gary S. Haddock
from St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Claremont
then delivered the Invocation, and Eddie Hendershot then sang “The Star Spangled Banner.” Local veterans, Paul Gaither and Jack Little then led
everyone in attendance through the Pledge of Allegiance, which was followed by Claremont Mayor, David Morrow offering his opening remarks.
Featured speaker, Lieutenant Colonel, Jack
G. McCaskill (Retired) then delivered a stirring
speech that touched everyone on hand. McCaskill served in the US Army from 1968-1993, and
during his military career was awarded the Legion
of Merit; Bronze Star Medal; Meritorious Service
Medal; Joint Service Commendation Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; HumaniCONTINUED ON PAGE 8
Business sector
continues to see
steady growth
Cindy’s Starlight Cafe in Catawba is
now open, and part of Sherrills Ford
has been rezoned for commercial use.
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
CATAWBA & SHERRILLS FORD – Even with a
weak economy that continues to plague the nations business and industrial sectors, eastern
Catawba County is bucking the trend of businesses closing down or downsizing by seeing a
steady growth in its business sector. In the Town
of Catawba, Cindy’s Starlight Cafe opened its
doors to the public on Nov. 1, and the full service
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Catawba honors
police academy
participants
Claremont honors
Conover adds new
former council
tenants at Conover
member, PJ Stanley Station location
Citizens Police Academy graduates
presented certificates of achievement at
Nov. 7 town council meeting.
Former council member, PJ Stanley
awarded Order of the Long Leaf Pine
during Nov. 7 council meeting.
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
CATAWBA – Seven Catawba residents were
presented with a certificate of achievement by
Catawba Police Chief, Mike Nash for their participation in the first ever Citizens Police Academy during the Nov. 7, 2011 Town of Catawba
Regular Town Council Meeting. The academy
was open to the public, and gave area citizens
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
CLAREMONT – Former Claremont City Council
member, James “PJ” Stanley who passed away
in September was honored by the city and the NC
League of Municipalities during the Nov. 7, 2011
City of Claremont Regular City Council Meeting.
Stanley’s wife, Brenda Stanley was presented
with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, which is the
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Sidetrax Cafe and the NC Department
of Transportation to become tenants at
Conover Station in downtown Conover.
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
CONOVER – During the Nov. 7, 2011 City of
Conover Regular City Council Meeting, it was
announced that Conover Station will soon have
two new tenants calling the downtown Conover
facility home. The city council reached an agreement with Sidetrax Cafe, LLC and the North
Carolina Department of Transportation to become the two newest tenants at Conover Station.
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Claremont Police Department – 3301 East Main
Street – Phone: 459-9295 – Fax: 459-7865
www.claremontpolice.com
Chief of Police – Gerald R. Tolbert, Captain – Gary
Bost; Training Specialists – David Pruitt, Community
Relations – Terri Pope, Administrative Assistant – Pamela Shook, Reccords – Sandra Miller
Claremont Fire Department – 2850 Firehouse Lane –
Phone: 459-9296 – Fax: 459-0596
www.claremontfd.net
Fire Chief – Gary W. Sigmon, Assistant Fire Chief
– Brian K. Helms, Captains – Jason A. Lowrance &
Wendy L. Helms, Lieutenants – Bruce Hartsoe & Eddie Chapman
Oxford “Catfish” Fire Department – 5688 Oxford
School Road – Phone: 459-9678 – Fax: 459-9676
www.oxfordcatfishfd.com
Fire Chief – Wayne Smith, Assistant Fire Chief – Donnie Deal
Claremont Public Works Department – 2748 South
Oxford Street – Phone: 459-7800
www.cityofclaremont.org
Director – Thomas Winkler
Claremont Rescue Squad Base 1 – 2748 South Oxford
Street – Phone: 459-7968 – Fax: 459-7961
www.claremontrescue.org
Chief – Jason Crooks, Assistant Chief – Eric Jones,
Captain – Nick Farthing, Lieutenants – Steve Norris,
Ryan Smith & J.P. Peeler, Secretary/Treasurer – Gary
Reitzel
Base 2 – 5710 Highway 16 North – Phone: 256-6423
– Fax: 256-6431
www.claremontrescue.org
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 – Fax: 459-1734
www.catawbaschools.net
Principal – Chris Gibbs, Assistant Principal – Kathy
Keane
Oxford Elementary School – 5915 Oxford School
Road – Phone: 459-7220 – Fax: 459-1122
Principal – Kelly Nicholson, Assistant Principal – Cynthia O’Neal
Mill Creek Middle School – 1041 Shiloh Road –
Phone: 241-2711 – Fax: 241-2743
Principal – Robert Rucker, Assistant Principal – Mitzi
Story
River Bend Middle School – 4670 Oxford School
Road – Phone: 241-2754 – Fax: 241-2820
Principal – Donna Heavner, Assistant Principal – Stephen Hensley
Bunker Hill High School – 4675 Oxford School Road
– Phone: 241-3355 – Fax: 241-9401
Principal – Jeff Taylor, Assistant Principals – Alisa Ferguson & Lee Miller
Claremont City Park – East Main Street (Next to Claremont Elementary School)
Winter Hours – 10/1-4/1, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Summer Hours – 4/1-10/1, 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Features new playground equipment, lighted tennis
courts, picnic shelters, amphitheater with stage, and a
quarter mile-paved walking trail.
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The Claremont Courier
December, 2011 • Volume 5 Issue 12 • www.theclaremontcourier.net
My holiday wish list
FROM THE PUBLISHER
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
ne of my favorite holiday memories as
a child was when the Sears Wish Book
would magically appear in the mailbox. I would run inside with that oversized catalog, and start making out my holiday wish list
to give to Santa before his impending visit on
Christmas Eve. My yearly wish list included
everything from the practical to the outlandish, because you never exactly knew what your
standing was on Santa’s naughty or nice list.
Since I am a quite a bit older and hopefully a
few years wiser, I still have my yearly wish list
that contains everything from the practical to
the outlandish. The only difference from my
boyhood list and my adult list is that instead of
asking for toys, sports equipment or electronic
equipment, I now ask for things that would ben-
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efit others as well as me.
The first item on this
year’s wish list is that my
family, friends, The Claremont Courier readers,
advertisers, columnists,
contributors and Hall of
Fame members of the
paper have a very happy
and safe holiday season
and a fantastic 2012.
The second item on
my wish list is that everyone who is struggling to make ends
RAMSEY
meet, is currently out
of work due to the struggling economy, and the
homeless are able to have a prosperous 2012
as well. My next wish is for Catawba County and
the surrounding counties to find a sustainable
industry that can provide hundreds if not thousands of jobs, and a good paycheck for all the
It’s time to plan for winter weather
CATAWBA COUNTY CORNER
BY DAVE HARDIN
efore October came to an end this
year, we’d already had low temperatures in the 30s and significant snow
not that far away in the mountains. Are you
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ready for a period of months that could bring
threatening and lifestyle-disrupting weather?
Some years, I waited too long to remind everyone of winter weather survival ideas and we
got caught by early ice and snow. A major ice
storm hit the area on Dec. 4-5, 2002, for example. While you can do some things quickly to
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area workers whose jobs went overseas, were
dissolved or have recently entered the workforce.
Now I would like to wish that all politicians running for political office in 2012 are able to work
together and help make America the strong and
proud nation it once was. I also wish that the newly
or re-elected local politicians do a great job representing and helping their cities or towns prosper. I
would also like to wish that every man and woman
currently serving in the armed forces knows that
we are very proud of them and the sacrifices they
make for our freedom every day. I also wish that
everyone serving in the military has the opportunity
to come home soon and be with their loved ones.
Thank you for making 2011 the most successful
year The Claremont Courier has seen. The paper
will be celebrating its sixth anniversary in 2012,
and your overwhelming support year after year
has made this endeavour more enjoyable then I
could have ever imagined. Everyone at The Claremont Courie would like to wish each and every
one of you a very safe and happy holiday season.
face the high heat of the
summer, you’ve got to
plan ahead for winter.
First, it’s important to
develop a family disaster plan before a winter ice storm arrives.
Decide where to go if a
winter storm warning is
issued, whether you’re
at home, school, work,
outdoors or in a car.
You should update this
plan at the start of every
school year, and as your
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places of employment
or
residence
change.
Designate a friend or relative, who lives outside your area and is less likely to be hit by the
same storm, as a contact for everyone in the
event you’re separated from family members during a severe winter storm. Agree upon a place
where family members will meet if separated.
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In Loving
Memory Of
JOHN A. BUSBEE
April 6, 1918 – November 7, 2007
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CATAWBA INFORMATION
First Monday – Catawba Town Council at Catawba
Town Hall – 7 p.m. Third Monday – Downtown
Catawba Advisory Committee at Catawba Town Hall
– 5:30 p.m.; Bandys High School Athletic Boosters at Bandys High School – 7 p.m. Every Tuesday –
Catawba Fire Department at Catawba Fire Department
– 7 p.m. Third Tuesday – Bandys High School Band
Boosters at Bandys High School – 6:30 p.m. First &
Third Wednesday – Balls Creek Optimist Club at Club
House – 7:30 p.m. Second Thursday – Small Town
Main Street Committee at Catawba Town Hall – 6
p.m. Fourth Thursday – Catawba Planning Board at
Catawba Town Hall – 7 p.m.
Catawba Town Hall – 108 North Main Street; Phone:
241-2215 – Fax: 241-9968
www.townofcatawbanc.org
Catawba Town Council
Mayor – Vance Readling – Mayor Pro-Tem – Jeff Hendren, Karen Abernathy Ester, Tom Johnston & Robin
K. Robinson
Catawba Planning Board
Chair – Trent Cloninger, Linda Charles, Kathy Ervin, Kay Gantt, John Gilbert, Clyde Robinson, Isaiah
Springs & Rick Young
Downtown Catawba Advisory Committee
Co-Chairmen, Karen Abernathy Ester & Lynn Poole,
Dr. Donald Gray, Tom Johnston & Todd Reed
Catawba Town Staff
Town Manager – Brian Barnett, Town Clerk – Kathy
Johnson, Town Attorney – Crystal Davis, Town Planner
– John Kinley, Public Works Director – Cary Broadwell,
Public Works Assistant – Claude Gwynn
Catawba Police Department – 107 South Main Street
– Phone: 241-4888
Police Chief – Mike Nash
Catawba Fire Department – 108 North Main Street –
Phone: 241-4955 – Fax: 241-3966
www.catawbafire.org
Fire Chief – Donald Robinson – Assistant Fire Chiefs –
Trent Cloninger & Kelly Pope
Bandys Crossroads Fire Department – 1611 Buffalo Shoals Road – Base 1: Phone: 241-2111 – Base 2:
Phone: 428-3897 – Fax: 241-3966
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Catawba recognizes police academy participants
the opportunity to learn more about the police department, how it operates and works, as
well as the community it serves. The academy
was held every Thursday from Sept. 15 through
Oct. 27. For more information on the next Citizens Police Academy, call Nash at 241-4888.
The Nov. 7, 2011 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 Rev. Greg Alms from Redeemer Lutheran Church in downtown Catatwba delivering
the Invocation. Council member, Jeff Isenhour
then led everyone through the Pledge of Allegiance before the council approved the Regular
Council Minutes from the Oct. 3, 2011 Regular
Council Meeting, and the Nov. 7, 2011 Agenda.
The council then opened the floor for the first
Public Comment Period, and when nobody
approached the podium the floor was closed
for public comments, Brian Barnett then delivered the Town Manager’s Report. Barnett
started things off by delivering the town financial report. Barnett then stated that preliminary
work has been done for a paving project on
4th Street NW, and quotes on installing a flag
pole have been received. Barnett then said the
town is looking at joining the Keep Catawba
County Beautiful program, and he would have a
more detailed report at the December meeting.
Barnett continued his report by stating that nominations are now being taken through early December for three seats on the Town of Catawba
Planning Board. Barnett then said that a CVCC
Information Technology Security Assessment
will be conducted in the town, and more information would be presented at a later date. Catawba
Fire Chief, Donald Robinson then stated that the
asbestos at a condemned house at 5400 Hudson Chapel Road has been removed, and the
fire department would perform a controlled burn
on the home on Nov. 29 starting around 6 p.m.
Department Reports followed, and Robinson
stated that the Fire Department would be busy
conducting fire safety and other classes during the
month of November. The Public Works Department stated that the department would be busy
collecting leaves, and putting up holiday decorations throughout the town in November. The Police Department report was next, and Catawba
Police Chief, Mike Nash then presented Ryan Kormanik, Dennis Esther, Karen Esther, Kimberly Elmore, Sue Spencer, Donna Williams, and Eilene
Corcoran with their certificates of participation in
the Town of Catawba Citizens Police Academy.
Before the meeting entered into Old Business,
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area Boy Scout, Adam Matthews gave a presentation to the council regarding his Eagle Scout
project. Matthews’ project will include the repair
of a retaining wall, the repair of the fascia board,
re-painting the pavilion, removing limbs and debris around the pavilion, and repairing the circuitry
at David A. Hunsucker Park in downtown Catawba. Old Business was next on the agenda, and a
presentation was given on the issue of rain water
drainage along East Central Avenue and the best
possible way to fix the problem. Old Business was
closed after the council was informed that the NC
Department of Transportation denied a previous request to reduce the speed limit on 3rd Avenue SE.
New Business was then opened up, and the
council was informed of an updated report regarding Ordinance 2011-9 – Budget Amendment
– Transferring Catawba Fire Capital Reserve
Funds To Catawba County. New Business was
closed after the council heard a presentation
about several Capital Improvement projects identified by the town manager. The council was informed that sidewalk repair projects were needed
at 2nd Street, Main Street, and 3rd Avenue SW;
the police department is in need of updating several patrol cars, and a fence is needed at the rear
of the police department; and the fire department
is in need of major roof repairs. Once New Business was closed, the floor was then opened up for
the second Public Comment Period, and after nobody approached the podium, the council entered
into a Closed Session Meeting. Once the session was over the Nov. 7, 2011 Town of Catawba
Regular Town Council Meeting was Adjourned.
All Town of Catawba Town Council meetings
are held on the first Monday of every month, at
7 p.m., at Catawba Town Hall at 108 North Main
Street in downtown Catawba, unless it falls on
a major holiday at 7 p.m. All town council meetings are open to the public. For more information or questions, call Catawba Town Hall at
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Local elections bring changes to area municipalities
seats on the Newton-Conover School Board.
In the Town of Catawba 2011 local election,
citizens cast their votes for the position of mayor
and two town council seats. In the mayor’s race,
incumbent, Vance Readling defeated town council challenger, Jeff Hendren. Incumbent, Karen
Abernathy Ester reclaimed her seat and newcomer, Thomas “Tom” Johnston will fill the seat
of current council member, Jeff Isenhour who
did not seek re-election. Election results for the
Town of Catawba mayor’s race saw Readling receive 114 votes or 58.46 percent of the vote; and
Hendren received 81 votes or 41.54 percent of
the vote. In the town council race, Johnston received 154 votes or 41.85 percent of the vote;
Ester received 106 votes or 28.80 percent of the
vote. Other challengers running included Patrick
Laney who received 96 votes or 26.09 percent of
the vote; Ryan Kormanik who received 9 votes
or 2.45 percent of the vote; and 3 votes or 0.82
percent of the vote went to write-in candidates.
The 2011 local elections in the City of Claremont
were held to fill three city council seats, and when
the votes were counted current council members,
Nicky E. Setzer and M. Dale Sherrill, and newcomer, Dale “DB” Setzer, Jr. received the most votes.
Dale “DB” Setzer, Jr. was the top vote getter with
115 votes or 31.34 percent of the vote. Nicky Setzer and Sherrill both secured another four year
term as Sherrill received 110 votes or 29.97 percent of the vote; and Setzer received 89 votes or
24.25 percent of the vote. Other challengers running included Rick Fulbright who received 48 votes
or 13.08 percent of the vote; and write-in candidates received 5 votes or 1.36 percent of the vote.
The City of Conover saw a crowed field seeking
votes in the race for three city council seats. Incumbents, Don A. Beal and Kyle J. Hayman both
received enough votes to carry out a another term
on the council. Beal received 591 votes or 26.91
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percent of the vote, and Hayman received 584
votes or 26.59 percent of the vote. Winning the
third seat was former mayor, Bruce R. Eckard with
458 votes or 20.86 percent of the vote. Rounding out the field was Kim Cline who received 298
votes or 13.57 percent of the vote; Lewis “Lew”
Waddell who received 178 votes or 8.11 percent
of the vote; Jeff Byrd who received 77 votes or
3.51 percent of the vote; and write-in candidates
received 10 votes or 0.46 percent of the vote.
In the Town of Maiden, voters re-elected mayor,
Robert L. “Bob” Smyre with 291 votes or 93.87
percent of the votes. Smyre ran unopposed, but
19 votes or 6.13 percent of the votes went to
write-in candidates. The town council race saw
seven people running for three seats, and incumbents Max Bumgarner, Jr. and Howard Ervin
both secured another term. The third incumbent,
David M. Boldon was unable to win his re-election bid, and his seat will now be occupied by
George McClellan. In total Bumgarner received
208 votes or 23.96 percent of the vote; Ervin received 184 votes or 20.96 percent of the vote;
McClellan received 169 votes or 19.25 percent
of the votes. Other candidates receiving votes
included Mike Moore who received 104 votes or
11.85 percent of the vote; William “Bill” Cashion
received 74 votes or 8.43 percent of the vote;
Wayne McKinney received 73 votes or 8.31 percent of the vote; David Boldon received 58 votes
or 6.61 percent of the vote; and 8 votes or 0.91
In Newton, Ann Petree Stedman received 490
votes or 54.69 percent of the vote to defeat Wes
Weaver who received 399 votes or 44.53 percent of the vote in the race for mayor. Write-in
candidates also received 7 votes or 0.78 percent of the vote in the race for mayor. Five candidates were seeking enough votes to fill one of
the three city council seats. And when the dust
settled, Tom Rowe received 714 votes or 30.80
percent of the vote; Mary Bess Lawing received
645 votes or 27.83 percent of the vote; and
Wayne Dellinger received 628 votes or 27.09
percent of the vote to win the three seats. Other
candidates receiving votes included Mae Lutz
McLean who received 292 votes or 12.60 percent of the vote; and 39 votes were cast or 1.68
The Newton-Conover School Board elections
saw Jeanne C. Jarrett, Scott Loudermelt, and Jim
Stockner won seats on the board. Two seats were
up for grabs in the Conover District, and Jarrett
received 522 votes or 39.97 percent of the vote;
Loudermelt received 484 votes or 37.06 percent
of the vote; and Mark T. Murphy received 297
votes or 22.74 percent of the vote. One seat was
available in the Newton District, and Jim Stockner
received 616 votes or 95.95 percent of the vote.
The numbers in this story were provided by the
Catawba County Board of Elections. For more
information about the Nov. 8, 2011 local elections, call 464-2424 or visit their official Web
site at www.catawbacountync.gov/depts/elect/.
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CATAWBA INFORMATION
Catawba Rescue Squad – 300 Second Street SE –
Phone: 241-3111 – Fax: 241-3377
www.catawbarescue.com
Chief – Donald B. Houston
David A. Hunsucker Memorial Park – 101 Third
Street NW – Phone: 241-2215 – Fax: 241-9968
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, Bill Rhyne, & Jennifer Whisnant
Catawba Rosenwald Education Center – 403 Rosenwald School Street – Phone: 241-2734 – Fax: 2414999
Principal – Tim Conaway, Assistant Principal – Jerry
Gouge
Catawba Elementary School – 5415 Hudson Chapel
Road – Phone: 241-3131 – Fax: 241-2332
Principal – Vermel D. Moore, Assistant Principal –
Kisha Clemons
Bandys High School – 5040 East Bandys Road –
Phone: 241-3171 – Fax: 241-9402
Principal – Todd Black – Assistant Principals – Tammy
Sharpe & Stephen Westmoreland
Murray’s Mill Historic Site – 1489 Murray’s Mill
Road – Phone: 241-4299, 465-0383
www.catawbahistory.org
Hours: Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun., 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Group tours of 10 or more by appointment.
Features original one-ton French buhr millstones, and
includes 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 that depict the history of
Catawba and the surrounding area. The National Little
Library is also available for research.
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Joy FM 88.1 exists to proclaim JESUS CHRIST to our listening area
through Southern Gospel Music. The effective service to our
community is to encourage the believer, show the way to the lost,
and be a source of information and family entertainment.
We Will Be Playing Christmas Music
Throughout The Month Of December!
For more information visit us on-line at
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Third Monday – Lake Norman Garden Club – at
various locations – 12 p.m. Second Tuesday – Catawba
County Chamber of Commerce Southeast Catawba
County Area Council at Sherrills Ford/Terrell Fire &
Rescue Community Building – 4 p.m. Third Tuesday –
Sherrills Ford Friends of The Library at Sherrills Ford
Branch Library – 7 p.m. Every Wednesday – Sherrills
Ford/Terrell Rotary Club at Sherrills Ford/Terrell Fire
& Rescue Community Building – 7:30 a.m.; Preschool/
Toddler Story Time at the Sherrills Ford Branch Library – 10 a.m. First Wednesday – Sherrills Ford Optimist Club at Sherrills Ford Optimist Park – 7 p.m.
Every Thursday – Preschool/Toddler Music Time at
the Sherrills Ford Branch Library – 10 a.m. Second
& Fourth Thursday – Sherrills Ford Lions Club at the
Sherrills Ford Lions Den – 6:30 p.m.
Sherrills Ford /Terrell Fire & Rescue Headquarters –
4011 Slanting Bridge Road – Phone: 478-2131 – Fax:
478-3296
www.sftfr.net
Chief – Keith Bost
Base 1 – 8073 Sherrills Ford Road – Phone: 478-9105,
Base 2 – 4385 Mt. Pleasant Road – Phone:
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SHERRILLS FORD/TERRELL
INFORMATION
704-483-9531, Base 3 – 4582 Burris Road, Denver –
Phone: 478-3296
Sherrills Ford Branch Library – 8456 Sherrills Ford
Road – Phone: 478-2729 – Fax: 478-5837
Branch Manager: Richard Griffin, Jr.
Hours: Tue., 12 to 8 p.m.; Wed. - Fri., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
Sat., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sherrills Ford Convenience Center – 8876 Sherrills
Ford Road – Phone: 478-2248
Hours: Wed.-Sun.; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sherrills Ford Elementary School – 8103 Sherrills
Ford Road – Phone: 478-2662 – Fax: 478-5927
Principal – Shelly Black, Assistant – Principal – Heather Houser
CONOVER INFORMATION
Monthly Community Calendar
First Monday – Conover City Council at Conover City
Hall – 7 p.m. Second Monday – Newton-Conover
School Board at 1924 Courthouse – 7 p.m. First &
Third Monday – Conover Lions Club at CVMC Jade
Room – 6:45 p.m.; Newton-Conover Athletic Boosters at Newton-Conover High School AV Room – 6:30
p.m. Every Tuesday – Newton-Conover Roatry Club
at Catawba Country Club – 12 p.m. Third Tuesday –
Conover Planning Board at Conover City Hall – 7 p.m.
Every Saturday – Conover Farmers Market at 109 1st
Street East – 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., April-October.
Conover City Hall – 101 First Street East – Phone:
464-1191 – Fax: 465-5177
www.ci.conover.nc.us
Conover City Council
Mayor – Lee E. Moritz, Jr., Mayor Pro-Tem – Kyle J.
Hayman, Don A. Beal, Bruce R. Eckard, Joie Fulbright
& Janice B. Herman
Conover Planning Board
Chairman – Joe Kaylor, Vice-Chairman – James Ten
Kate, David C. Brown, Robert Jarrett, Janette L. Sims,
Mike Long, Helen Y. Whitfield, James Ten Kate, Steven
P. Kiger, Jim Rice & Ryan Spleet, ETJ Member – Ken
R. Hilderbran
Conover Zoning Board of Adjustments
City Members – Chairman – Donald Bumgarner, Donald Hedrick & Richard Grant, ETJ Members – Harvey
Lee Sipe & Ray Hilderbran
Conover City Staff
Town Manager – Donald Duncan, Jr., City Clerk – Clara
C. Reed, City Finance Director – Vickie K. Schlichting,
City Attorney – Martin Pannell, City Planner – Lance
Hight, Public Works Director – Jimmy Clark
Conover Police Department – 115 Second Avenue
NE – Phone: 464-4698 – Fax: 464-3075
Chief of Police – Steve Brewer
Conover Fire Department – Station One, 122
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Conover adds new tenants at Conover Station location
ager’s Report, Comments from Visitors and
Guests was heard by the council. Once the floor
was closed to public comments, the council then
met in a Closed Session Meeting Regarding North
Carolina General Statute 143-318.11: Economic
Development. After the closed session meeting
was finished, the Nov. 7, 2011 City of Conover
Regular City Council meeting was Adjourned
by City of Conover Mayor, Lee E. Moritz, Jr.
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
regular city council meetings are open to the public, who are encouraged to attend these meetings.
For more information or questions about the City of
Conover, call Conover City Hall at 464-1191 or visit the official city Web site at www.conovernc.gov.
The Nov. 7, 2011 City of Conover City Council
Regular Meeting was held at Conover City Hall
in downtown Conover at 7 p.m. The meeting
was officially Called to Order by City of Conover
Mayor, Lee E. Moritz, Jr., which was followed by
Rev. Mickey Moree from First United Methodist
Church who delivered the Invocation. Moritz then
lead everyone in attendance through the Pledge
of Allegiance, before the council Approved the
Minutes from the Oct. 3, 2011 Regular Meeting.
Moving forward, the council then presented the
Newton-Conover High School Lady Red Devils
Volleyball Team with a Certificate of Achievement
for recently winning the NC state title. The council
then heard a presentation by Catawba County Assistant Planning Director, Mary George regarding
the Catawba County Voluntary Agricultural District
Program. The council then approved an Agreement between the City of Conover and Sidetrax
Cafe, LLC. The city will lease 120 square-feet
on the third floor of Conover Station to establish a sandwich and coffee shop. The owner of
Sidetrax Cafe is Linda Eggers, and the establishment is expected to open in January, 2012.
The council then approved a Service Agreement
between the City of Conover and Air One Industries. The council then approved a supplemental
agreement between the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the City of Conover
for TIP#C-5130. This agreement will allow a fu-
ture passenger rail stop for the Western North
Carolina rail corridor, administrative offices for the
Western Piedmont Regional Transit Authority, and
provide a central hub for bus route transfers and
waiting areas. The council then Proclaimed Nov. 8,
2011 as Community and Regional Planning Day.
The council then heard the various Committee
Reports, which was followed by Donald E. Duncan, Jr.’s City Manager’s Report. Duncan stated
that the city issued 27 building permits during
the month of October, totaling $564,280 and included 10 residential, 13 commercial, and four
institutional. Duncan closed out his report by informing everyone of the annual City of Conover
Christmas in the Park celebration at Downtown
Park at 112 2nd Avenue NE on Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Once Duncan finished delivering the City Man-
You should also prepare a family disaster supplies kit ahead of time. Essentials for such a kit
should include a battery-operated radio, flashlight
and extra batteries. You shouldn’t use candles
if the power fails, because candles cause more
fires following winter storms than anything else.
Since you could lose water service to frozen
pipes or wells, it’s a good idea to set aside a minimum of three gallons of water per person in your
home, in food-grade, plastic containers. You’ll also
need additional water for sanitation purposes.
Store a minimum three-day supply of nonperishable food that requires no refrigeration.
These are foods like dry cereal, canned fruits
and juices, ready-to-eat soups (not concentrated), peanut butter, canned vegetables, readyto-eat canned meats and quick energy snacks.
You should also create or buy first aid kits for
your home and for each car your family owns.
It’s important to make sure you have all your prescription drugs filled before a storm hits and that
you have non-prescription essentials such as pain
relievers, anti-diarrhea medicines and antacids.
Finally, make sure your home is prepared to face
a winter storm. Check to see that you have the
proper insulation, weather stripping and storm
windows. Make sure emergency heating equipment has enough fuel. If you use space heaters, make sure you know how to safety place
and use them (at least three feet away from
furnishings, drapes, and any flammable object). Never drape wet clothes, gloves, hats, or
socks over a space heater in order to dry them.
I can’t stress enough that it can be difficult to get
all this done if you wait until the weather forecasters
are calling for ice or snow, because so many other
people will have waited until the last minute to hit
the hardware store, the auto supply shop, or the
grocery store. Planning now for bad winter weather could save you a lot of trouble and added effort.
Dave Hardin is the Public Information Officer for Catawba County. For more information, visit www.catawbacountync.gov.
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Conover offering leaf collection
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may be bagged for collection, removing all limbs
and twigs. Residents are encouraged to rake all
leaves to the curbside for vacuum service. Only
clear plastic bags will be accepted, and bags are
available at City Hall. Leaf piles and other debris
should not be placed in the curb, ditch line or
street. For more information or questions, call the
Conover Public Works Department at 464-4808.
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CONOVER – The City of Conover is currently offering leaf collection services to all of its citizens
until Jan. 1, 2012. All leaves must be placed
curbside for pickup, and the city also offers a
vacuum service, but small amounts of leaves
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07-11 – Fats, Oils and Grease Ordinance. New
Business was closed after the council approved a
Budget Transfer for the Public Works Department.
Department and Committee Reports was next,
and Claremont Fire Chief, Gary Sigmon said that
the department responded to 20 calls in October,
completed one business inspection, three business re-inspections, and one safety inspection,
performed eight fire prevention programs, installed
one smoke detector, and replaced three smoke detector batteries. Police Chief, Gerald Tolbert then
gave the Claremont Police Department report, and
he stated that the department answered 682 calls,
performed 1,054 property checks, provided 45
business escorts, performed two funeral escorts,
assisted 18 motorists, and answered 14 alarms.
The Claremont Public Works Department report
came next, and this was followed by the Claremont
Rescue Squad report, the Utilities Department report, the Planning and Zoning report, the Parks
and Recreation Committee report, and the Appearance Committee report. Claremont City Manager,
Doug Barrack then delivered his City Manager’s
Report, and stated that a holiday yard contest will
be held on Dec. 19. Once Barrick finished his report, the council then entered into a Closed Session Meeting. Once the Closed Session Meeting
was closed, the Nov. 7, 2011 City of Claremont
Regular City Council Meeting was Adjourned.
All City of Claremont City Council meetings are
held the first Monday of every month, unless it falls
on a major holiday at 7 p.m., at Claremont City Hall
at 3288 East Main Street in downtown Claremont.
All city council meetings are open to the public. For
more information or questions, call Claremont City
Hall at 459-7009, or visit www.cityofclaremont.org.
Area Lions Club to host
monthly fundraiser
Leaf collection services
being offered in Catawba
Claremont honors former council member, PJ Stanley
highest honor anyone from North Carolina can receive. Created in the mid 1960s, the award is given
to NC residents in recognition of a proven record
of service or some other special achievement.
The Nov. 7, 2011 City of Claremont Regular City
Council Meeting was held in the Training Room at
the Tolbert Building of Justice in downtown Claremont at 7 p.m. The meeting was officially Called
to Order by City of Claremont Mayor, David Morrow, which was followed by the Approval of the
Agenda. Once the agenda was approved, Rev.
Colleen Samson from Bethany United Church of
Christ in Claremont delivered the Invocation. After the Invocation, council member, Shawn Brown
lead everyone through the Pledge of Allegiance.
Next on the agenda was the Mayor’s Report,
and Morrow reported on several programs and
appearances he made during the month of October. Morrow finished his report by stating that
the Claremont City-Wide Yard Sale on Nov. 5
was a huge success, and hopefully will become
another yearly event. The Approval the Minutes
from the Regular Meeting on Oct. 3, 2011 came
next, the then council opened the floor for the
Citizen’s Concerns and Comments portion of the
meeting. Once the floor was closed to the public, the council then held a Presentation regarding the Claremont City Street Inventory Update.
Once the presentation was over, the meeting
entered into a Public Hearing regarding the City
of Claremont Fats, Oils, and Grease Ordinance.
Once the public hearing was closed, Old Business
then took center stage. The only item under Old
Business was Resolution 10-11 – PJ Stanley Memorial Scholarship Fund and Committee. Before
approving the resolution, the council stated that
$5,000 has been put into the fund, and this money would be accounted for each year during the
budget planning. The fund will award a Claremont
resident who is graduating high school with plans
to go into the EMS, police or fire service field. The
council then presented Stanley’s wife, Brenda
Stanley with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine award.
New Business was next on the agenda, and the
council quickly approved Resolution 11-11 – Dedicating the Training Room at the Tolbert Building
of Justice in honor of James “PJ” Stanley. The
council then approved Ordinance 05-11 and 0611 – Budget Amendments, as well as Ordinance
SHERRILLS FORD – The Sherrills Ford Lions
Club will host a breakfast fundraiser on Dec. 10 at
the Lions Den. The breakfast consists of pancakes,
bacon, sausage, eggs and biscuits and gravy and
is served from 8 to 10 a.m. The cost is $6.50 per
person, and children ages six and under eat for
free. The Sherrills Ford Lions Club Lions Den is located on Sherrills Ford Road behind Sherrills Ford
Elementary School in Sherrills Ford. For more information, visit www.sherrillsfordnc.lionwap.org.
CATAWBA – The Town of Catawba Public Works
Department is currently offering leaf collection
services to all of its citizens through mid-January.
All leaves must be placed curbside for pickup, and
all limbs and twigs must be removed from the leaf
piles. Citizens can also bag their leaves in clear
plastic bags. Leaf piles and other debris should
not be placed in the curb, ditch line or street.
For more information, call Catawba Town Hall
at 241-2215, or visit www.townofcatawbanc.org.
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CONOVER INFORMATION
Conover Boulevard East – Station Two, 1011 Hwy. 70
West – Phone: 464-1295 – Fax: 464-1253
Fire Chief – J. Mark Hinson
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 – 101 First Street East –
Phone: 466-5108 – Fax: 466-5109
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 – Fax: 465-6470
www.nccs.k12.nc.us
Principal – Betsy Rosenbalm, Assistant Principal – Valerie Leath
Lyle Creek Elementary School – 1845 Edgewater
Drive – Phone: 464-0299 – Fax: 464-3397
www.catawba.k12.nc.us
Principal – Sharon Harwood, Assistant Principal – Kim
Yancey
Shuford Elementary School – 810 Hunsucker Drive –
Phone: 464-1973 – Fax: 464-1405
www.nccs.k12.nc.us
Principal – Shane Whitener
St. Stephens Elementary School – 684 30th Street NE
– Phone: 256-2570 – Fax: 256-5641
www.catawba.k12.nc.us
Principal – Donna Sigmon, Assistant Principal – Kim
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Riverbend Park – 6700 NC Hwy. 16 North – Phone:
256-9157
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
Downtown Park – 112 2nd Avenue NE
Gateway Park – 1st Street West
Hines Park – 1130 4th Street SW
Hunsucker Park – 8th Street NE and 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
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Catawba County Firefighters Museum – 3957 Herman Sipe Road – Phone: 466-0911
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 – Fax: 464-1663
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THE CLAREMONT COURIER
HALL OF FAME
Bob & Cheryl Ramsey; Bob & Rita Busbee;
Willard & Nellie Yount; Helen Ramsey;
Mary Frances Busbee; Mitchell Setzer;
Smith Setzer & Sons, Inc.; Mike Pannell;
In Memory of Russell Boggs; Town of Catawba
Historical Association, Inc. Board Members;
In Honor of Nell Hewitt; Mary Boggs;
Rev. Dennis & Jean Richards; Jerald & Carolyn
Leonhardt; Peggy Miller; In Memory of
PJ Stanley, Loretta Hiatt; & Thelma Wysong
To make a donation and have your name placed in
the Hall of Fame, send your donation to
The Claremont Courier, c/o Hall of Fame, 3283
White Oak Court, Claremont, NC 28610-8669.
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Area veterans honored at events in Catawba and Claremont
tarian Service Medal; Presidential Unit Citation;
and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm.
Once McCaskill was finished speaking, Henry
Helton and Morrow held the Dedication of a second Wall of Honor at the Claremont Veterans Memorial. Once the wall was unveiled, Helton then
read the names listed on the new Wall of Honor.
Hendershot then sang “America,” which was followed by Morrow delivering his Closing Remarks.
Rev. W.M. Tolbert from Liberty Hill Baptist Church
then gave the Benediction, and the program
ended after Allman played “Taps” on his bugle.
The next day, the Town of Catawba hosted
its seventh annual Veteran’s Day Parade and
Festival on Nov. 12. Main Street in downtown
Catawba had a very festive feel to it, as area
citizens came out to participate. Over a thousand visitors traveled to downtown Catawba, and
they had well over 50 vendors and information
booths to browse through, live gospel music to
listen to and an expanded kids area to play in.
Local vendors included; Bethany United Church
of Christ, Town of Catawba Historical Association, Catawba Baptist Church, Pleasant Grove
Baptist Church, Riverside Lodge 606 AF&AM,
Catawba United Methodist Church, Catawba Fire
Department, Catawba Rescue Squad, Catawba
Police Department, Catawba Valley Medical
Center, Hickory Crawdads, Newton Fire Department, Hannah’s Handbags and Accessories,
Redeemer Lutheran Church, Bunker Hill High
School JROTC, Great Hope Baptist Church,
Dept. of Veterans Affairs, and Bayada Nurses.
All of the activities going on at the festival
were not limited to Main Street, as several area
businesses were also doing their part to entertain the crowds. The Old Company Store was
busy providing live music, and serving hungry
customers food from their menu, Cindy’s Starlight Cafe was also serving food, and the Q.M.
Little House Museum was open for visitors
to look at what life used to be like in Catawba.
Live music also filled the air, as The Hurley’s,
The Reed’s, Charity, and Full Assurance all performed on the main stage during the festival.
Before the parade kicked-off, a new historical
marker was placed and dedicated along Main
Street, and NC Labor Commissioner and Newton resident, Cherie Berry then made a few remarks about the importance of Veterans Day.
And Brittany Moss, an 11th grader from Bandys
High School then sang the National Anthem.
Around 2 p.m., everyone cleared Main Street
in anticipation of the parade that would soon be
heading their way. The Town of Catawba was well
represented with appearances by the Catawba Police Department, Catawba Town Council, Catawba
Fire Department, Catawba Rescue Squad, Town
of Catawba Historical Association, Peoples Bank
of Catawba, Medicap Pharmacy of Catawba, Riverside Lodge 606 AF and AM Catawba Chapter,
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Pictured from left to right: Lieutenant Colonel, Jack G. McCaskill (Retired) and Claremont Mayor,
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Claremont on Nov. 11.
Order of the Eastern Star, Catawba United Meth- Hickory Police, Catawba County Sheriff’s, Clareodist Church, Catawba Baptist Church, Redeemer mont Fire, Oxford/Catfish Fire, Sherrills Ford Fire,
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Annual Claremont Christmas
Parade scheduled for Dec. 3
CLAREMONT – The City of Claremont will host
its 28th annual Christmas Parade on Dec. 3 at 3
p.m., along Main Street in downtown Claremont.
The parade will run from Oxford Street down Main
Street, and will end at City Park in downtown Claremont. After the parade, Santa Claus will be at
Claremont City Hall to greet all the children. A
photographer will also be on hand for pictures
with Santa, and all children will receive a gift from
Santa and the Friends of the Claremont Library
and candy from the Claremont Youth Council.
The parade will feature a large number of entries, and any entries that would still like to par-
ticipate are asked to call, Danny Hedrick at 4592255. NASCAR legend and hall of fame member,
Ned Jarrett will be the Grand Marshall for the
parade, and he will be riding in a horse drawn
carriage provided by Rising Hope Farms in Claremont. Entries in the parade will include but are
not limited to; numerous floats, marching bands,
cheerleaders, JROTC squads, beauty queens,
police and emergency vehicles, area businesses, civic organizations, school groups and
churches, and lots of antique cars and tractors.
For more information, questions, or to register for
the parade, call Danny Hedrick at 459-2255, or visit
the official Claremont Christmas Parade Headquarters at Claremont Automotive and Muffler Repair
at 3239 West Main Street in downtown Claremont.
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PHOTOS BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
Clockwise from top right: Members of the Bunker Hill High School Air Force JROTC; members of Redeemer Lutheran Church; members of Catawba Baptist Church; and area veterans participate
in the seventh annual Town of Catawba Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 12 in downtown Catawba. NC Labor Commissioner and Newton resident, Cherie Berry speaks to the crowd; and Bandys High
School student, Brittany Moss performs during the seventh annual Town of Catawba Festival in downtown Catawba on Nov. 12.
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Aging plan presented to
county commissioners
HICKORY – The Catawba County Aging Leadership Planning Team presented its findings on
Nov. 21 to the Catawba County Commissions.
The commissioners created this group in 2009
to suggest ways the community can meet the
needs of the growing number of senior citizens
living in the county. According to the US Census,
Catawba County’s age 60+ population is growing
rapidly as baby boomers reach retirement age
and people live longer. During the last decade,
the number of people age 65-74 years old grew
by 28.3 percent; residents who are 75-84 years
old grew by 14.0 percent; and those 85 and older
grew by 43.8 percent. These numbers compare
to an overall growth rate in the county of 8.9
percent during the same period. As the county’s
population continues to age, additional programs
and services will be needed to meet the needs
of senior citizens, their families and caregivers.
The team was composed of 114 county residents and included representatives from 65
agencies and organizations. The group studied
eight components of a livable and senior friendly
community identified by the NC Division of Aging
and Adult Services. These components included
physical and accessible environment, healthy
aging, economic security, technology, safety and
security, social and cultural opportunity, access
and choice in services and supports, and public
accountability and responsiveness. The Catawba County Aging Plan lists 38 objectives for the
Business sector continues to see growth in eastern Catawba County
restaurant is located in downtown Catawba at 110
Main Street South in the old Sweethearts Restaurant building. Owners, Cindy and Wayne Cothran
are no strangers to the restaurant business, as the
couple have been owners of the original Cindy’s
Starlight Cafe in Taylorsville for quite some time.
The establishment can seat around 100 people,
and features a full menu that has over 200 items
to choose from including daily specials, appeyears 2011-2015 in eight different areas. The plan
also lists responsible parties and strategies for
achieving those goals. Key objectives include:
Establishment of the Catawba County Aging
Coalition, a group that will focus on promoting
the general well-being of older adults by monitoring and assisting with the implementation of the
Aging Plan objectives. Creation of a local PACE
(Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly)
organization. Such a program has recently been
established and is located in the former Dale Jarrett building on Highway 70. Increased access to
information and assistance by increasing public
awareness of existing resources for older adults,
their families and caregivers. A grassroots effort called Senior Information Resources (SIR)
is working to provide information regarding services and resources for older adults and their
caregivers. For more information or questions
regarding the County Aging Plan, call Tami Hefner at 695-5607 or Sheila Weeks at 485-4212.
tizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, lunch and
dinner plates, side items, desserts, ice cream,
milkshakes, and drinks. Most of the menu items
are very recognizable, but the restaurant also features a very unique item, the Wicked Willy Burger.
The burger is an 8 ounce hamburger with melted
swiss cheese in the middle of the patty, and is
topped with pepper jack cheese and grilled onions.
Cindy’s Starlight Cafe is open Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 6 a.m.
to 9 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday from 6 a.m.
to 10 p.m. For more information, questions, or to
place an order call 241-1258, fax to 241-1259,
or e-mail to [email protected].
In the Sherrills Ford community, no new businesses have opened their doors, but the rezoning
of a parcel of land in the area may help attract
some new businesses to Sherrills Ford and Terrell communities. The Catawba County Commissioners rezoned the 1.84 acres of land at 5436
NC Highway 150 East in Sherrills Ford from R-20
Residential to HC-CD Highway Commercial-Conditional District. According to the property owner,
J. Scott Gilleland the land could be developed
for retail, financial or medical uses. The development will be constructed in two phases, and
will feature two buildings that have a combined
ground floor area of about 10,500 square feet.
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Grant writing workshop
offered in Newton
NEWTON – Grant CREWS and the NewtonConover Auditorium will offer a Grant Writing,
Research and Capacity Building Workshop in
the McCreary Modern Gallery of the NewtonConover Auditorium at 60 West 6th Street in
Newton on Jan. 9 and 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This workshop is designed for beginners to the
grant writing and research world. This workshop
is not intended to locate funds for for-profits. The
workshop will provide 1.6 CEU’s for participants.
This two day workshop will cover the following
topics: basic grant writing objectives, components
of a successful proposal, formatting, customizing
proposals, grant management, locating grants,
navigating organizational web sites, grant databases and other resources and capacity building. Cost of the workshop is $300. For more
information, call Mandy Pearce at 464-8100, or
e-mail to [email protected]
during regular business hours. Call (704) 6148703 during non-business hours. You can also
obtain more information at www.grantcrews.com.
New salon now open in
downtown Conover
CONOVER – Jennifer Stump has announced that
La Bella Vita Salon at 124 1st Avenue South in
downtown Conover is now open to the public.
Stump has 15 years of experience in the profession, training with Matrix and Joico color technology. Staff members include: Mandy Parsons, a
graduate of Catawba Hairstyling, specializing in
men’s haircuts; Windy Pruitt, also with 15 years
of experience, specializing in color designs; and
Mary Riley, a color educator and former salon owner. For more information, call Stump at 514-0343.
Five good reasons to create an investment strategy
FINANCIAL FOCUS
S
BY R. KELLEY DOWNEY
ome people buy investments here and
there, now and then. Others open an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), put some
money in it, and then forget about it. But this
type of haphazard investment behavior can lead
to haphazard results. On the other hand, you’ve
got five good reasons for creating and following
a comprehensive, long-term investment strategy.
• Reason No. 1: You want to enjoy a comfortable retirement lifestyle. For most people, building resources for retirement is the most powerful
reason to invest. As a key part of your investment strategy, you’ll want to consider investeither be enrolled in or qualify for the presentuse taxation program. The minimum acreage
requirements are 5 acres in horticultural production, 10 in agriculture or 20 acres in forestry
and all parcels must generate at least $1,000 in
gross income annually to be eligible for presentuse taxation. Also, all highly erodible lands must
have a conservation plan on file and the landowner must be following the recommendations of
their plan to protect the soil and water resources thereon. For more information, call Catawba
County Cooperative Extension at 465-8240.
Agricultural program now
available to landowners
NEWTON – Catawba County landowners interested in farmland preservation are encouraged
to enroll in the Voluntary Agricultural District Program. This program seeks to identify those lands
that are currently in agricultural production and
draw attention to the contributions of agriculture
in the community. The program is free and does
not bind the landowner to a long term commitment as to the use of their property. One of the
basic eligibility requirements is that parcels must
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ments that have growth potential. The proportion
of your portfolio devoted to these growth investments should be based on your individual risk
tolerance and time horizon. And, as you move
much closer to your actual retirement date, you
may decide to shift some – but certainly not
all – of your portfolio from growth-oriented vehicles to those investments that can provide a
reliable income stream and incur less volatility.
• Reason No. 2: You need to stay ahead of
inflation. Over the past few years, we’ve experienced relatively low inflation, but over time,
even a low inflation rate can dramatically erode
the value of your savings and investments.
That’s why you may want to consider investments that provide the potential for rising income.
• Reason No. 3: You need to help manage the
unexpected. You can’t predict what life will hold in
store for you. To cope with unexpected costs, such
as a major car repair or a new furnace, you’ll need
to create an emergency fund containing six to 12
months’ worth of living expenses so that you won’t
be forced to dip into your long-term investments.
And to deal with other major uncertainties of life,
you’ll need adequate life and disability insurance.
• Reason No. 4: You need resources for major
life events. Your retirement may eventually require
the bulk of your financial resources – but it’s not
the only milestone for which you’ll need to save
and invest. You may need a down payment on
a house, or you may someday even want to pur-
chase a vacation home.
And if you have children or grandchildren,
you may want to help
them pay for college.
Reason No. 5: You’ll
want to keep in mind
investment-related
taxes. Taxes, like inflation, can eat into your
investment
returns.
You’ll need to evaluate
whether you can benefit from tax-advantaged
investments and retireDOWNEY
ment accounts, such
as
traditional
or
Roth
IRAs.
So there you have it: five good reasons to adhere to a unified investment strategy that’s tailored to your situation. This type of “blueprint”
may not sound glamorous, and it’s certainly not
a “get rich quick” formula, but it will help you stay
on track toward your important financial goals.
R. Kelley Downey is a Financial Advisor for
Edward Jones in Claremont at 3332 East Main
Street in downtown Claremont. For more information, questions or to schedule an appointment, contact Downey at his office during regular business hours at 459-9933, fax to (877)
459-5314, e-mail to [email protected], or visit www.edwardjones.com.
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Area library to host free
computer classes
NEWTON – The Catawba County Library System
will host several free 90-minute computer sessions,
which are taught by trained library staff and preregistration is required. Classes to be offered are:
• Google Documents – Create documents
from this popular search engine, at 10 a.m., on
Dec. 8 at the Main Branch in downtown Newton.
• How to Blog – Learn the basics of journaling on-line at 9 a.m., on Dec. 16 at
the Main Branch in downtown Newton.
Class space is limited, and prospective students should sign up for classes by contacting the Main Branch in Newton at 4657938. The Main Branch Library is located
at 115 West C Street in downtown Newton.
LRU to host free seminars on
Christian counseling
HICKORY – Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory
will offer a series of seminars on Christian counseling during the week of Dec. 12-16. The seminars
are designed for counselors, professional church
workers, or any layperson interested in learning
more about the spiritual dimension of life. The
sessions are free unless the course is taken for
graduate credit. The seminars can be taken as a
graduate course or as separate half-day sessions.
All sessions will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
and 1 to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The
first four seminars (Dec. 12 and 13) will be held in
the Bear’s Lair on campus. The next six seminars
(Dec. 14-16) will meet in Mauney 115 on campus.
The seminars on Dec. 12 and 13 will provide a
deep, spiritual understanding of the internal struggles that everyone experiences. The seminars on
Dec. 14 and 15 will look at marriage and family
relationships as the mood or atmosphere control
the interaction. The Dec. 16 seminars will contrast
the current “Culture of Me” with the skills needed
to build a “Culture of We” in your life, your home,
or your community. Individuals wanting graduate
course credit must register prior to the first session by calling 328-7412. Those wanting to attend individual seminars can e-mail to Ludwig@
lr.edu. A certificate of completion for the hours
attended will be available for those who want a
record of attendance for professional purposes.
Boxcar Grille to help area
schools and churches raise funds
CLAREMONT – The Boxcar Grille at 3140 North
Oxford Street in Claremont has announced plans
to help area schools, churches and organizations
raise funds by getting people to dine at the restaurant. All participants need to do is pick a date
(Monday or Wednesday), book that date with the
Boxcar Grille, and make cards to hand out to encourage people to bring the cards to the Boxcar
Grille on the date listed. From 3 p.m. to closing
time, everyone who brings in the card and dines
at the establishment, the Boxcar Grille will give the
organization hosting the event 10 percent of the
net profits. For more information, call 459-9287.
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Edward Jones branch to host
holiday open house
CONOVER – Financial advisor, Ryan Houser
with Edward Jones at 508-G 10th Street NE in the
Canova Shopping Center in Conover will host a
holiday open house on Dec. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. The
event is being held to express Houser’s appreciation for the opportunity to help individuals in the
community. The public is invited to attend this free
event, and refreshments will be served. For more
information or questions, call Houser at 464-6991.
Ribbon cutting held at Plaza
Latina and Carniceria Mexicana
3rd Street NE on the SALT Block in Hickory. The
classes range from people with no experience on
a computer, to limited experience on a computer.
Class schedule for Dec. 10 is as follows: Computer Basics I from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Computer
Basics II from 12:30 to 2 p.m. And Computer Basics III from 2:30 to 4 p.m. All three classes are
free, but pre-registration is required. Class size is
limited. For more information, questions or to register, call 304-0500, ext. 7235. You can also find
more information at www.hickorync.gov/library/
Claremont and Conover Florist
host holiday open house
NEWTON – A ribbon cutting was held on Oct. 28
at Plaza Latina, located at 1901 Northwest Boulevard in Newton, to celebrate the expansion of Carniceria Mexicana. Carniceria Mexicana is a meat
market, food store, and cafe owned and operated
by Javier Chavez and his wife, Norma. Chavez
has recently expanded Carniceria Mexicana to
make room for the café and a larger selection of
products. Plaza Latina now has over 18 businesses including an auto repair business, an indoor
soccer arena, and numerous specialty shops.
Hickory Public Library to
host free computer classes
HICKORY – The Hickory Public Library is offering three free computer classes for adults on Dec.
10 at the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library at 375
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Conover business to open
new facilities
CONOVER – Luckey Logistics, LLC, an Illinois
trucking and logistics firm specializing in the shipment of plastic pellets, recently completed the
long-term rights to Norfolk Southern Railway’s
rail transfer station in Conover, enabling the requirement for a nearby distribution facility. The
acquisition of and expansion of the Conover Rail
Trans Load facility from 12 to 45 rail car storage capacity that will enable the business to
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CVCC accounting program
team wins at competition
HICKORY – Students in Catawba Valley Community College’s accounting program recently
competed against 214 teams nationwide to win
one of 10 spots in the semi-final rounds of a forensic accounting competition conducted by the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The AICPA Accounting Competition asks college students to flex their fraud and
forensic skills in advising a client on a major
overseas expansion. CVCC competed against
teams from four-year universities, including The
University of Maryland, Ohio State, Boston College, Pepperdine, Cal State Fullerton, Arizona
State University, Notre Dame, the University of
South Carolina, Syracuse, Miami Dade Commu-
A season for sharing in fire safety
INSURANCE INSIGHT
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BY RUSSELL D. MURR
ach year fires occurring during the holiday
season claim the lives of over 400 people,
injure 1,650 more, and cause over $990
million in damage. According to the United States
Fire Administration (USFA), there are simple lifesaving steps you can take to ensure a safe and
happy holiday. By following some of the outlined
precautionary tips, individuals can greatly reduce
their chances of becoming a holiday fire casualty.
Preventing Christmas Tree Fires
• Christmas Tree Fire Hazards – Special fire
safety precautions need to be taken when keeping a live tree in the house. A burning tree can
rapidly fill a room with fire and deadly gases.
• Selecting a Tree for the Holiday – Needles on
fresh trees should be green and hard to pull back
from the branches, and the needle should not
break if the tree has been freshly cut. The trunk
should be sticky to the touch. Old trees can be
identified by bouncing the tree trunk on the ground.
If many needles fall off, the tree has been cut too
long, has probably dried out, and is a fire hazard.
• Caring for Your Tree – Do not place your tree
close to a heat source, including a fireplace or
nity College, and the University of Connecticut.
Area students participating on the team includes
Roberta Handlin of Maiden, Yvenno Payne of
Newton and Timothy Abernathy of Lincolnton.
heat vent. The heat will dry out the tree, causing it to be more easily ignited by heat, flame or
sparks. Be careful not to drop or flick cigarette
ashes near a tree. Do not put your live tree up
too early or leave it up for longer than two weeks.
Keep the tree stand filled with water at all times.
• Disposing of Your Tree – Never put tree
branches or needles in a fireplace or wood burning stove. When the tree becomes dry, discard it
promptly. The best way to dispose of your tree
is by taking it to a recycling center or having it
hauled away by a community pick-up service.
Holiday Lights
• Maintain Your Holiday Lights – Inspect
holiday lights each year for frayed wires,
bare spots, gaps in the insulation, broken or
cracked sockets, and excessive kinking or
wear before putting them up. Use only lighting listed by an approved testing laboratory.
• Do Not Overload Electrical Outlets – Do not
link more than three light strands, unless the directions indicate it is safe. Connect strings of lights to
an extension cord before plugging the cord into
the outlet. Make sure to periodically check the
wires – they should not be warm to the touch.
• Do Not Leave Holiday Lights on Unattended
Holiday Decorations
• Use Only Nonflammable Decorations – All
decorations should be nonflammable or flameretardant and placed away from heat vents.
• Never Put Wrapping Paper in a Fireplace
– It can result in a very large fire, throwing off
dangerous sparks and
embers and may result in a chimney fire.
Artificial Christmas TreesIf you are using a metallic or artificial tree, make
sure it is flame retardant.
Candle Care
• Avoid Using Lit Candles – If you do use them,
make sure they are in
stable holders and place
them where they cannot
be easily knocked down.
Never leave the house
MURR
with candles burning.
• Never Put Lit Candles on a Tree –
Do not go near a Christmas tree with an
open flame – candles, lighters or matches.
Finally, as in every season, have working
smoke alarms installed on every level of your
home, test them monthly and keep them clean
and equipped with fresh batteries at all times.
Know when and how to call for help. And remember to practice your home escape plan. Have
a happy and safe Holiday Season from your
friends at Catawba Valley Insurance Agency, Inc.
Russell D. Murr is an independent insurance
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For more information, call Murr at 267-1100,
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Cervical cancer: A disease preventable by getting a vaccine
THE MEDICAL MESSAGE
BY DR. MARK HAWKINS
uman Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines
prevent serious health problems, such
as cervical cancer and other, less common cancers, which are caused by HPV (human
papillomavirus). In addition to cancer, HPV can
also cause other health problems, such as genital
warts. HPV is a common virus that is easily spread
by skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity with
another person. It is possible to have HPV without
H
knowing it, so it is possible to unknowingly spread
HPV to another person. Safe, effective vaccines are available to protect females and males
against some of the most common types of HPV
and the health problems that the virus can cause.
How Common Are The Health Problems
Caused By HPV?
HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer in
women. There are about 11,000 new cervical
cancer cases each year in the United States.
Cervical cancer causes about 4,000 deaths
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Who Should Get The HPV Vaccine?
Gardasil and Cervarix are licensed, safe, and
effective for males and females ages 9 through
26 years. CDC recommends that all boys and
girls who are 11 or 12 years old get the 3 doses (shots) of either brand of HPV vaccine to
protect against cervical cancer. Gardasil also
protects against most genital warts, as well as
some cancers of the vulva, vagina, and anus.
People who have already had sexual contact before getting all 3 doses of an HPV vaccine might still
benefit if they were not infected before vaccination
with the HPV types included in the vaccine they received. The best way to be sure that a person gets
the most benefit from HPV vaccination is to complete all three doses before sexual activity begins.
Why Is The HPV Vaccine Recommended
At Ages 11 or 12 Years?
For the HPV vaccine to work best, it is very important to get all three doses (shots) before being
exposed to HPV. Someone can be infected with
HPV the very first time they have sexual contact
with another person. It is also possible to get HPV
even if sexual contact only happens one time.
Can HPV Vaccines Treat HPV
Infections, Cancers, Or Warts?
HPV vaccines will not treat or get rid of exist-
Meals on Wheels holding
annual fundraising drive
HICKORY – Catawba County Meals on Wheels
is now holding its annual fundraising drive. The
program, which provides nutritious lunches to senior citizens (60 years or older) who are unable
to cook or shop for themselves, relies heavily on
local donations to serve Catawba County residents. This year, the organization hopes to raise
$25,000. Many senior citizens do not eat a healthy
diet because of medications that change their appetite, disabilities that impair their ability to shop
or prepare food, or lack of financial resources.
Meals on Wheels is operated with a combi-
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HPV
infections.
Also, HPV vaccines do
not treat or cure health
problems (like cancer or
warts) caused by an HPV
infection that occurred
before vaccination. It is
best to get the vaccine
before possible exposure to the virus sexually.
How Important Is It To
Get The HPV Vaccine?
The HPV vaccines are
important tools to prevent cervical cancer and
HAWKINS
genital warts. As with all
vaccines, the benefits outweigh potential risks.
Will The HPV Vaccination
Be Covered By Health Insurance?
Most health insurance plans cover recommended vaccines. Check with your insurance provider to see if the cost of the vaccine is covered before going to the doctor.
Dr. Mark Hawkins is certified in Family Medicine and opened Claremont Family Medicine
in 1996, after serving in the U.S. Army for six
years. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine
in 1990 and completed his family practice residency at the Womack Army Medical Center at
Fort Bragg in Fayetteville. Claremont Family
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downtown Claremont, and is open from 8 a.m.
to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and from 8 a.m. to
12 p.m. on Wednesday. For more information,
call Claremont Family Medicine at 459-4445
or visit www.claremontfamilymedicine.com.
nation of federal, state and local funds; donations from individuals and local businesses;
and grants. Volunteers pick up the meals and
deliver them to recipients four days a week.
A donation of $22 will provide Meals on Wheels
delivery to a senior citizen for a week. A donation of $97 will provide a month’s worth of meals.
You may also donate by participating in a Christmas quilt raffle. Tickets will be on sale through
Dec. 16, and cost $2 each or three for $5.
For more information on how to purchase
tickets, contact Andrea Wilson at 695-5610.
For more information on how to donate or become a volunteer, go to http://www.catawbacountync.gov/dss/Adult/nutrition.asp or call 695-6510.
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Area blood drives
announced for December
HICKORY – The American Red Cross Catawba
Valley chapter has announced its area Blood
Drives for the month of November throughout the area. The American Red Cross suggests that you drink plenty of water and avoid
caffeine on the day of the drive. You must also
bring a photo ID before you can give blood. For
more information or questions, call 1-800-GIVELIFE (448-3543) or visit www.redcrossblood.org.
• Dec. 5 – 3 to 8 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran
Church, 3216 West Main Street, Claremont.
• Dec. 5 – 12 to 4:30 p.m., Chili’s,
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• Dec. 7 – 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Concord UMC, 7618 Mombo Road, Catawba.
• Dec. 8 – 2:30 to 7 p.m., Mays Chapel
UMC, 1707 Mays Chapel Road, Maiden.
• Dec. 28 – 3 to 7:30 p.m., Lake Norman
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Operation Pill Stoppers drop
box program underway
NEWTON – The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office
in conjunction with The Cognitive Connection and
The Foothills Coalition are sponsoring an Operation Pill Stoppers program that now provides
fixed locations for citizens to properly dispose of
their unused and unwanted medications. Special drop boxes designed for this purpose have
been placed at locations throughout Catawba
County. These include the Catawba County
Sheriff’s Office in Newton, Newton Police Department, Conover Police Department, Claremont
Police Department, Hickory Police Department,
and Maiden Police Department. Residents can
now drop off unwanted or unused medications
at these locations during regular working hours.
For more information or want to request a mobile
drop box event, contact Corporal E. Kanipe at
[email protected] or at 465-8336.
Alzheimer’s association to
host benefit concert on Dec. 17
VALDESE – The second annual Tom Kearns Memorial Blue Christmas Benefit concert for the Alzheimer’s Association of Western North Carolina
will be held at the Old Rock School at 400 Main
Street West in Valdese, NC on Dec. 17 at 7:30
p.m. Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased at
the door or by calling 879-2129. The concert will
feature music by Bobby Denton, The Harris Brothers, Jonathan Birchfield, Jaret Carter, David Wiseman, Ron Shuffler, Chris Clifton, Greg Simmons,
Jim Ashton, Laurel Creek, The Moore Brothers
and Michael Reno Harrell. For more information,
visit http://www.alz.org/northcarolina/index.asp.
Rules changed for low income
energy assistance program
HICKORY – The state has announced changes in
the rules for the Low Income Energy Assistance
Program (LIEAP). Eligibility for this program is
based on specific financial and non-financial requirements. All applications will be taken at The
Salvation Army. Households will no longer receive a LIEAP check in February. A check will
be issued to the company providing your household with heat, such as the power, gas or fuel oil
company. First priority will be for households in
which all members are 60 or older, or at least
one household member is disabled (receiving
SSI, SSA or VA disability payments) and receiving services through the Department of Aging
and Adult Services. Those applying must bring
verification that you meet the above criteria. Applications for households meeting these criteria
will be taken through March 31, or until funds are
exhausted. Applications for all other households
may be taken after Feb. 1, if there are funds remaining, and continue through March 31, or until funds are exhausted. For more information
about LIEAP, contact Karen Heffner at 695-5625.
NEWTON – The Newton Parks and Recreation
Department will sponsor a canned food drive to
benefit the Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry (ECCCM) Hunger Prevention Program. The campaign will run through Dec. 16.
Non-perishable food items accepted include
canned fruits, canned soups, canned vegetables,
and boxes of grits, macaroni, rice, oatmeal, dried
beans, and more. The food collected will help
local residents who may be disabled or handicapped, and those in need in the community.
Donation locations include Newton City Hall, the
Newton Recreation Department and the Central
Recreation Department. Hours for donation dropoff are: City Hall, Monday through Friday from 8
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Health screenings provided
at Terrell church
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., to provide free wellness screenings to all area citizens, these screenings include blood pressure and pulse readings. Other
services include assistance in weight and diet
management, along with information concerning
specific medications and new and pre-existing
health conditions. Explanations will be given on
the use and purpose of medications based on
current resource material and doctor’s orders can
be used. All area citizens are welcome to attend
these free screenings, and need not be a church
member. Proof of insurance is not necessary to
participate. Connor Recreation Center is located
at 4015 McGee Road in Terrell. For more information or questions about the health screenings,
you are asked to call 478-2518, 478-2552 or
visit the church Web site www.rehobethumc.org.
Newton to host canned food
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Claremont senior citizens to
host meeting on Dec. 21
CLAREMONT – The monthly breakfast for
area Senior Citizens will be held on Dec. 21 at
8:30 a.m., in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church of Claremont at 4791 South Depot Street in Claremont. The program will be
presented by Jerry Teague, who will perform
a number of Christmas music and carols. The
breakfast consists of bacon, sausage, eggs,
grits, biscuits, gravy, orange juice and coffee.
The cost is $3.50 per person, and all area senior
citizens are welcome to attend. RSVP your attendance to Susan Tucker at 465-9971 by Dec. 19.
Local NFL player foundation
helps others at Thanksgiving
HICKORY – A foundation established by NFL
football player, Justin Harper teamed with Catawba County Social Services to provide Thanksgiving Day meals for 100 families in the community.
Harper donated the turkeys for the meals through
his Oddie Cares Foundation, named after his
grandmother, Oddie Harper. “She always cared
so much about the people in the community,
and so I care,” said Harper. Harper grew up in
Catawba and graduated from Bandys High
School. He was a wide receiver at Virginia Tech
and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2008.
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in September to see if they could identify families in need. The project provided a box with food
for 100 families selected through referrals from
Social Services employees. Harper also operates a youth football camp in the summer. More
information can be found at http://www.facebook.
com/pages/Oddie-Cares-Foundation-JustinHarper/288251627868260. For more information
about how to help with next year’s Thanksgiving
food distribution, call Kathy Odom at 695-2204.
During the Nov. 7, Town of Catawba Regular Town Council Meeting at Catawba Town Hall in
downtown Catawba, Catawba Police Chief, Mike Nash presented seven area residents with a
certificate of achievement for their participation in the first ever Citizens Police Academy. The
academy was open to the public, and gave citizens the opportunity to learn more about the police department, how it operates, and the community it serves. Pictured above: Eilene Corcoran,
Kimberly Elmore, Dennis Esther, Karen Esther, Ryan Kormanik, Sue Spencer, Donna Williams,
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Bandys JROTC excels again
at competition
CATAWBA – The Bandys High School Trojan
Battalion Drill Team recently took first place overall at the 4th JROTC Brigade “Best of the Best
Drill Competition” Western Region in competition against 21 high school Army JROTC Drill
Teams. The 4th JROTC Brigade consists of
325 Army JROTC Programs from NC, SC, VA,
MD, WV and Delaware. The team is now qualified to compete at the 4th Brigade “Best of the
Best” and the Army Regional Drill Competition
at Fort Knox, KY in 2012. The Bandys team is
ranked as the best Armed Exhibition Team in NC
and one of the top three teams in 4th Brigade.
River Bend Middle to host
Christmas book fair
CLAREMONT – River Bend Middle School at
4670 Oxford School Road in Claremont will host
a Christmas book fair at the school media center
Dec. 12 through 16. Bring the whole family to the
book fair from 4 to 6 p.m., on Dec. 13. Mary Engelbreit said “A book is a present you can open
again and again.” A wide selection of books, and
unique stocking-stuffers will be available for purchase. For more information or questions, call
the main office at 241-2754, or visit www.catawbaschools.net/schools/RiverBend/default.aspx.
Sherrills Ford students learn
about their community
SHERRILLS FORD – In their “Our Community”
social studies unit, the Sherrills Ford Elementary School 2nd grade teachers and students
looked at their community through the lens of
places, careers and interdependence. They culminated their research by creating computergenerated cards to brighten the Thanksgiving
holiday for Catawba County Meals on Wheels
recipients. Kelly Harris, the computer lab teacher, helped Sherrills Ford students create 279
cards for Meals on Wheels. Students learned
that they are part of a community and, that they
can make a positive impact in the lives of others.
Bandys marching band
receives excellent rating
CATAWBA – The Bandys High School Trojan
Band recently competed at the Newton-Conover Southeastern Classic, and finished in third
place in the 2A class with an excellent rating.
The band earned awards for first place in drum
major, first place in color guard, and third place
band in the class. In addition, the Color Guard
was third overall at the contest, and the band’s
drum major was second overall for the contest.
Catawba Elementary starts
recycling project
CATAWBA – Catawba Elementary School at
5415 Hudson Chapel Road in Catawba is currently participating in a Can-Do recycling project.
A red trailer for aluminum cans is now parked in
the side parking lot at the school. This project will
help raise funds for the school, and help the environment. For more information or questions, call
the main office at 241-3131 or visit www.catawbaschools.net/schools/Catawba/default.aspx.
Bunker Hill FFA team takes
third place at competition
CLAREMONT – The Bunker Hill Future Farmers
of America (FFA) Chapter participated in the North
Carolina FFA Poultry Evaluation Career Development event on Nov. 3, at NC State University. The
team placed third in the Northwest Region with
a score of 992 points. During the event students
evaluated production, processing, and merchandising phases of the poultry industry as well as
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reasons. In the processing and merchandising
phase, students selected and graded ready-tocook turkeys, processed product and cartons of
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CVCC inducts international
honor society members
HICKORY – Catawba Valley Community College
recently inducted new members to its chapter of
the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.
PTK is the most prestigious scholarly organization
for students at two-year colleges. The organization
aims to recognize outstanding academic achievement, encourage scholarship, and foster a commitment to service for the college and community.
Area inductees include; Tammy Ballard of Newton, Michael Bauguess of Newton, Kristen Bearfield of Conover, Jenna Benfield of Catawba, Melissa Calloway-Kennedy of Conover, Susan Coffey
of Conover, Amanda Cooper of Conover, Kaleigh
Davis of Catawba, Dana Deal of Claremont, Abigail Dellinger of Maiden, Sherry Dellinger of Maiden, Hayley Earnest of Mooresville, Jonathan Finger of Sherrills Ford, Chris Gallegos of Newton,
Vicki Green of Conover, Peggy Hager of Maiden,
Jennifer Haggerty of Catawba, Roberta Handlin of Maiden, April Harper of Conover, Annette
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Area Rotary Club announces
student of the month
SHERRILLS FORD – Jordan Black, son of Todd
and Leslie Black, a senior at Bandys High School,
was honored as the Rotary Student of the Month
at the Nov. 16 breakfast meeting of the Sherrills
Ford/Terrell Rotary Club. Black spoke about his
work with the United Way Youth Council. Honored
for his outstanding leadership, Black has helped
organize the coat drive for the Christmas Bureau,
getting more than 600 coats last year. This year
he is setting up a competition among classes to
provide at least 500 filled stockings for the Stocking Drive of the United Way’s Christmas Bureau.
Last summer, Black designed, planned and operated a 5-week summer reading enrichment program for students of Sherrills Ford Elementary
School. Black is in the Student Government Association, Key Club, Beta Club, and is president
of the Thespian Society at Bandys. Black hopes
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contact Paul Nelson at [email protected].
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Bunker Hill crowns 2011
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PHOTO BY MARK BUMGARNER
Brooke Bumgarner was crowned as the 2011
Homecoming Queen at Bunker Hill High School
on Sept. 30. Bumgarner is the daughter of Mark
and Lisa Bumgarner of Claremont, and Christy
Gates of Hildebran. Bumgarner is a member of
Bethel Lutheran Church in Claremont, is a four
year varsity cheerleader, is on the yearbook
staff, and she also ran track and was named
All-Conference two consecutive years. Bumgarner plans to attend Appalachian State University and major in secondary education.
New librarian to serve Conover
and Claremont branches
has hired a new librarian to serve both the Conover and Claremont branches, according to Karen Foss, library director. Siobhan (pronounced
Sha-Vahn) Loendorf will
add preschool Ready to
Learn sessions, computer classes and adult
programming for the
two branches. Her most
recent position was at
the St. Ann Elementary
School Library in Charlotte. Loendorf has a
BA degree in French
education from the UNCGreensboro, and a MA
degree in library science
from the UNC-Chapel
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call the Claremont Branch Library at 459-9311,
or the Conover Branch Library at 466-5108.
Bandys welding students
work towards certificate
recently expanded its high-school based welding
program to Bandys High School, where students
could enroll in welding classes offered by CVCC at
the high school. The Bandys expansion builds on
the success of CVCC’s first welding program at St.
Stephens High School. Last year, eight students
graduated with their high school diploma plus a
college certificate in welding. For more information
about the welding program or other technical career training at CVCC, call Randy Caudill at 3277000, ext. 4561, or e-mail to [email protected].
CVCC architectural technology
students tour famous homes
HICKORY – Students in Catawba Valley Community College’s Architectural Technology program
recently visited several houses in Pennsylvania
designed by architect, Frank Lloyd Wright and his
apprentices. The students toured Wright’s Fallingwater, Kentucky Knob and the Duncan House.
They also visited the Blum House and the Balter
House, both designed by Wright’s apprentices.
On the return trip a stop was made at the New
River Gorge Bridge, which was once the longest
arch span bridge in the world. Area students on
the trip included; David Gonzales of Conover, Bee
Lao of Claremont, and Kelly Moua of Claremont.
Area student wins at 4-H
horse championship
NEWTON – Harlie Cope, a Catawba County
4-H’er, recently captured top honors at the Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championship. Cope
won the first place individual award in both horse
bowl and hippology. Cope is a student at Bandys
High School. As a Southern region winner, Cope
represented NC at the All American Quarter
Horse Congress in Ohio and the Eastern National
4-H Horse Round-Up in Kentucky. For more information about any 4-H clubs, call Donna Mull
at 465-8240, or e-mail to [email protected].
CVCC offers scholarships for
EHRC program
will award a number of scholarships to enroll in
its Electronic Health Record Specialists Program.
This program prepares individuals to convert paper health-care records to electronic format as
mandated by the federal government by 2014. The
training and scholarships at CVCC are being funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act under the leadership of the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services, Office of National
Coordinator for Health Information Technology.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that
health information technology will be one of the
fastest growing and most in demand career tracks
in the healthcare industry. CVCC offers Electronic
Health Record Specialists Program online anywhere Internet access is available. The training
can be completed in six months or less. Students
can qualify for scholarships regardless of where
they live. Additional information can be obtained
at 327-7000, ext. 4816 or at www.cvcc.edu/hitwd.
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Four area student athletes
sign letters of intent
CATAWBA & CLAREMONT – Three student athletes from Bandys High School in Catawba, and
one from Bunker Hill High School in Claremont
recently signed national letters of intent to continue playing sports at the college level next year.
The students included: Michaela Beatty, Taylor
Sigmon, and Jesse Story from Bandys; and Tyler Lail from Bunker Hill.
Michaela Beatty signed
her national letter of intent in swimming with
Lenoir-Rhyne
University in Hickory. Beatty’s
mother, Jane Beatty;
sister, Michelle Beatty;
and high school swimming coach, John Beatty
were on hand when she
signed her letter. Beatty
has been on the Bandys
swim team for four years,
and has been named
BEATTY
female swimmer of the
year twice by the Catawba Valley 2A Athletic
Conference. Beatty also has five top-10 finishes
in the NC State High School Swimming Championships. Beatty is the first swimmer from Bandys
to sign with a college. Beatty stated that she will
major in elementary education while attending
Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Tyler Lail signed his
national letter of intent in
golf with Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. Lail’s mother,
Donna Lail; father, Mark
Lail; high school golf
coach, Donnie Montgomery; high school athletic director, Jim Woodruff; and high school
principal, Jeff Taylor
were on hand when he
signed his letter. During
LAIL
his career at Bunker Hill,
Lail was named to the all-conference team his
freshman, sophomore and junior years. Lail was
also named most improved his freshman year;
and team MVP his sophomore and junior years.
Taylor Sigmon recently signed her national letter of intent in softball with Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. Sigmon picked WCU over
Gardner-Webb University and Lees-McRae College. Sigmon is a two-time CVAC player of the
year in softball, and can play pitcher, catcher, first,
second and third base. During her first three years
at Bandys, Sigmon has been named an All-CVAC,
Region 7 All-District and Region 7 player of the year.
Jesse Story signed her national letter of intent in
basketball with Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory. Story picked LRU over Appalachian State,
Mars Hill College, and Davidson College. During
her career with the Bandys girls basketball team,
she has won 74 of 89 games, and last year’s team
reached the regional semifinals in Greensboro.
ECCCM Harvest Hope
Hunger Walk a success
ist Church members took first place in the largest church group category with over 100 walkers.
Exodus Community Outreach placed first in the
group or organization participation category and
Team Hot Cakes (formed by Karen Drum, RN,
BSN, CEN) placed first for the most money raised
by a community team. For more information
about ECCCM, call 465-1702, e-mail to [email protected], or visit www.ecccm.org.
NEWTON – Nearly 350 walkers, 20 dogs, and
several children participated in the annual Harvest of Hope Walk held to support the Greater
Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry Food Program. 100 percent of the money raised went to
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Middle school athletic
championships awarded
NEWTON – Fall sports have concluded in the
Catawba County Middle School Athletic Conference, and trophies were awarded to the winning teams. Area representatives included; Keith
Recker from Newton-Conover Middle for football, Mitzi Story from Mill Creek Middle for volleyball; Tim Sigmon from Mill Creek Middle for
boys soccer, and the River Bend Middle boys
cross county team. The Catawba County Middle School Athletic Conference is comprised of
middle schools in Catawba County, Hickory Public, and Newton-Conover City school districts.
Bunker Hill currently
selling bricks for Bear Park
CLAREMONT – Bunker Hill High School in Claremont is currently building a base for a new bear
statue located on the football field. This new statue will be a dedication to all current and past students, faculty, staff and the community. In efforts
to build a permanent base for the statue and to be
a part of history, the Bunker Hill High School Athletics Department is currently selling 4x8 and 8x8
bricks to be placed around the statue in Bear Park.
A 4x8 paver brick costs $75, and can contain
three lines of text with 15 characters per line including spaces and punctuation. A 8x8 granite
brick costs $200, and can contain five lines of
text with 15 characters per line including spaces
and punctuation. For more information, contact Bunker Hill High School Athletic Director,
Jim Woodruff at 241-3355 or at jim_woodruff@
catawbaschools.net; or Travis Conner at 2413355 or at [email protected].
Holiday basketball tournament
scheduled in Newton
NEWTON – The Newton Parks and Recreation
Department has announced plans to host the
Central Holiday Basketball Tournament on Dec.
12-15 at the Central Recreation Center at 301
South Ervin Avenue in Newton. Entry fee is $110
per team, and teams are limited to 10 players per
team and all players must be age 18 or older to
participate. The double-elimination tournament
is limited to the first eight teams on a first-come,
first-served basis. The deadline to register is Dec.
8 at 9 p.m. First and second place teams will receive trophies and prizes. For more information,
call Charles James at 695-4317 or Linda McCorkle at 465-7477, or visit www.newtonnc.gov.
Area Rotary Club to host
Reindeer Romp
SHERRILLS FORD – The Sherrills Ford/Terrell
Rotary Club will host their fourth annual Reindeer
Romp 5K and one mile fun run to be held on Dec.
10 at the Camp Dogwood facility at 7050 Camp
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Zumba classes to be held at
Terrell church
TERRELL – Rehobeth United Methodist Church
in Terrell is now hosting Zumba classes every
Monday morning at 10 a.m., at the Connor Recreation Center at 4015 McGee Point Road in Terrell. The dance/exercise program is led by a certified Zumba instructor, and the cost is $4 per one
hour session. Participants are asked to bring old
sneakers, comfortable exercise clothing, a bottle
of water and a towel. No previous experience is
necessary, and all ages are welcome. Exercise
level is determined by you, based on the condition
of your body. For more information, call 478-9290.
Abernethy Laurels offers
Zumba workout sessions
NEWTON – Abernethy Laurels in Newton has
announced that they are now offering Zumba
classes every Monday and Thursday night at
6:30 p.m., and every Saturday morning at 9 a.m.
Zumba routines combine fast and slow rhythms
and resistance training, which when combined
tones and sculpts the body and burns fat. Participants at the classes at Abernethy Laurels are
a multi-generational group. Abernethy Laurels
is located at 102 Leonard Avenue in Newton.
For more information or questions about any
of the programs offered at Abernethy Laurels,
visit www.abernethylaurels.org or call 465-8552.
Puddingstone to perform at
LRU on Dec. 17
HICKORY – Lenoir-Rhyne University will present A Puddingstone Christmas on Dec. 17 at 7:30
p.m., in the P.E. Monroe Auditorium on campus.
Puddingstone is a group of musicians offering a
unique blend of traditional and modern styles.
They use diverse instrumentation from antique
folk instruments to contemporary computerized
synthesizers. Tickets are $15 each; children five
and younger will be admitted for free; children
ages 6 to 12 and senior citizens are $12 each.
Groups of 10 or more may purchase advance
tickets for $10 each. Tickets may be purchased
online at conferences-events.lr.edu/puddingstone
or at the L-R box office from 4 to 6 p.m., on weekdays. Tickets will also be available at the door the
night of the concert starting at 6:30 p.m. Ticket
purchases may be made with cash or credit card.
Kontras Quartet to perform
on Dec. 10
HICKORY – The Kontras Quartet will perform
their second Western Piedmont Symphony
Chamber Classics concert of the season on Dec.
10 at 7:30 p.m., in the auditorium of the Arts &
Science Center in Hickory. Fifteen minutes prior
to concert the quartet members will give a brief
overview of the composers and music being
played. Beethoven’s Quartet in F major, Op. 59
#1; Villa-Lobos’ Quartet #5; and highlights from
the “Nutcracker Ballet” (arranged by Jean Hatmaker) will be performed. A pre-concert dinner,
catered by Liazzo’s, will be held at 5:30 p.m., at
$35/person at the Arts & Science Center. Reservations for dinner must be made no later than
Dec. 7 by calling the WPS office. Following the
concert the audience is cordially invited to the after concert reception. Contact the business office
at 324-8603 for concert box office schedule or for
more information, or visit www.wpsymphony.org.
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City of Conover to host
holiday event on Dec. 6
CONOVER – The City of Conover will host its
22nd annual Christmas in the Park at the Downtown Park gazebo at 112 2nd Avenue NE on
Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. The family friendly event will
feature performances by the Shuford Elementary and Tri-City Choruses. Hot chocolate, coffee, cider and cookies will be provided by the
Conover Fire Department, and Santa Claus will
make a visit between 7 and 7:30 p.m. For more
information or questions, call Conover City
Hall at 464-1191 or visit www.conovernc.gov.
Newton-Conover Auditorium
to host numerous events
NEWTON – The Newton-Conover Auditorium at
60 West 6th Street in Newton has announced
its schedule of events for the month of December. A Gallery of Gifts shopping event on Dec. 10
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This free event will feature
numerous crafters and vendors selling holiday
merchandise. Carol Ann Hartman will be exhibiting her photographic art exhibit, “Winter’s Hope”
through Dec. 31. The Lettermen will perform on
Dec. 17 at 8 p.m., and tickets cost $20-$35. The
Lettermen perform a mix between the big band
vocal groups, and have scored over 25 chart hit
singles, and have 32 consecutive albums, which
charted in the Top 100 in the US, four were cer-
tified gold. For more information, contact the
Newton-Conover Auditorium office at 464-8100,
e-mail to rhelton@newton-conoverauditorium.
org or visit www.newton-conoverauditorium.org.
Area belly dance studio
makes announcements
NEWTON – Rhythmic Essence Belly Dance
Studios in Newton and Mooresville will present
a student belly dance recital, “Arabian Enchantment” on Jan. 7 at 6 p.m., at the Newton-Conover Auditorium at 60 West 6th Street in Newton.
The show is open to the public, and tickets cost
$5 per person. The recital will feature Egyptian
Pop, Tribal Style, Sword Balancing, Skirt Dancing, and Feather Fan Chinese Fusion routines.
Rhythmic Essence is also holding registration
for a beginner belly dance class. The session is
six months long, and the cost is $35 per month.
Starting the first week of January, the class will
be offered on Tuesday’s from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Classes are held at the Newton studio located
at 120 North Main Avenue in downtown Newton.
You must pre-register for class. For more information, to view more class information, or to register, visit www.rebellydance.com or call 408-3344.
Festival of Trees event
continues until Dec. 9
HICKORY – Western Piedmont Symphony will
host its annual Festival of Trees through Dec. 9
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Newton gallery to exhibit
‘Scenes from Catawba Valley’
NEWTON – The Studio Tattoo and Gallery in
Newton, (formerly Studio 258 in Hickory) will
present “Scenes from Catawba Valley,” an exhibition depicting scenes from the Catawba area.
The exhibit will feature artwork from 16 local
artists working in various mediums. The exhibition will remain on display through Jan. 4. The
Studio is located at 106 East B Street in Newton. For more information or questions, call 3041192 or e-mail to [email protected].
The Green Room to present
holiday production
NEWTON – The Green Room Community Theatre will present “A Christmas Carol,” as its holiday production in December. Based on the classic tale by Charles Dickens published in 1843,
this is the tale of how Ebenezer Scrooge is forever changed by his encounters with the Spirits of
Christmas Past, Present, and Future one fateful
Christmas Eve. Production dates are Dec. 2, 3, 9,
10, 16, and 17 at 8 p.m., and Dec. 4, 11, and 18 at
3 p.m. Box office hours are Wednesday through
Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., throughout the
run of the show, or call 464-6128. For more information or questions, call the business office
at 464-6583, or visit www.the-green-room.org.
Santa House in downtown
Newton open through Dec. 17
NEWTON – The employees of Midstate Mills in
Newton will present the annual Santa House at 25
North Brady Avenue in Newton in December. This
free event will be held on three consecutive weekends on Dec. 2-3, Dec. 9-10, and Dec. 16-17. Hours
for each day are 5 to 9 p.m.; and a special open
house will be held on Dec. 16 from 12 to 4 p.m., for
those who would like to tour the home and avoid
the crowds while Santa and Mrs. Claus are away.
Attendees will be treated to icicle punch and
homemade cookies while touring Santa House,
while enjoying Christmas animations and collectibles. Families will also get a private visit with
Santa, and children will make their own reindeer
feed to take home with them. Kids can also enjoy
the outside snow village, and animals from Circle
C Petting Zoo and Millhaven Farm. Photos with
Santa Claus, and carriage rides around downtown Newton will also be available for a small fee.
Midstate Mills has also created a Facebook
page complete with event details and photos
from past years’ events. Visit www.facebook.
com/santahousenewton for more information.
You can also call Newton City Hall at 695-4300
or visit www.newtonnc.gov for more information or questions regarding the Santa House.
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Catawba to host tree lighting
ceremony on Dec. 4
CATAWBA – The Town of Catawba has announced plans to host a tree lighting ceremony
in observance of the holiday season on Dec. 4 at
7:30 p.m., at the empty lot at the intersection of
Main Street and Central Avenue in downtown Claremont. The ceremony will be held after the annual Peoples Bank caroling concert in the parking
lot of Peoples Bank in downtown Catawba. The
ceremony will also feature free hot drinks, cookies, and an appearance from a special holiday
guest. The event is a free family themed event,
and open to the public. For more information or
questions, call Catawba Town Hall at 241-2215.
Learn to play canasta in
Claremont in January
CLAREMONT – The Claremont Parks and Recreation Committee invites all area citizens who are
interested in playing or learning to play the card
game canasta to mark the second Wednesday
of each month from 1 to 3 p.m., on their calendars. There will be no session in December due
to the holiday season, but another session will
be held on Jan. 11. Area resident, Mary Larson
will hold the monthly basic canasta card game at
Claremont City Hall at 3288 East Main Street in
downtown Claremont. Snacks and drinks will be
provided for all participants. For more information or questions, call Mary Larson at 459-1211.
A Hickory Holiday to be
held in downtown Hickory
HICKORY – The Hickory Downtown Development Association will present A Hickory Holiday
on Dec. 8 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Union
Square will be aglow with light and the sounds of
music and holiday fun. The event will feature free
tractor pulled wagon rides through downtown,
Lindsey Gurley will be singing holiday favorites
near the Flag Court, and the guitar ensemble
from the Suzuki School of the Arts will be performing music in the atrium of the Shoppes on the
Square at 246 Union Square. Other family friendly events can be found throughout the square.
Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus in the center of Union
Square, and enjoy the holiday tunes performed
by Ashera and friends. All events are free to the
public. For more information, call the Downtown
Hickory Development Association at 322-1121.
HCT to present ‘White
Christmas’ through Dec. 11
HICKORY – Hickory Community Theatre at 30
3rd Street NW in downtown Hickory will present the classic American musical and holiday
favorite, “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” in
December. The stage version features Berlin’s
score of hit songs including “Blue Skies,” “Sisters,” “White Christmas,” made famous by Bing
Crosby. The production will be featured on HCT’s
Jeffers Theatre Mainstage. Irving Berlin’s White
Christmas” plays in the Jeffers Theatre through
Dec. 11. Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and $7 for youth, and may be purchased
online at www.hct.org or by calling 328-2283.
Sherrills Ford Library to host
a visit from Santa Claus
SHERRILLS FORD – The Sherrills Ford Branch
Library will host a tree lighting ceremony at 8456
Sherrills Ford Road in Sherrills Ford at 6:30 p.m.,
on Dec. 2. Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive by
fire truck and will have a bag of surprises for all
children in attendance. The event is sponsored
by the Sherrills Ford Friends of the Library, and
is free and open to the public. For more information or questions, call Pat Hollands at 478-9802.
Old Company Store to host
live music in December
CATAWBA – The Old Company Store at 101 North
Main Street in downtown Catawba has announced
it will host several live music events during the
month of December. Music will be performed from
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and the public is welcome
to attend all of these free concerts. The deli will also
be open during all performances. Scheduled to perform on Dec. 3 will be Rob O’Cain; performing on
Dec. 10 will be Sentimental Journey; and performing on Dec. 17 will be Walking By Faith. For more
information, call 241-4200, e-mail to [email protected] or visit www.oldcompanystore.net.
HCT to host youth production
in December
HICKORY – A cast of twenty nine has been announced by director Molly Bass for “The Best
Christmas Pageant Ever,” the Hickory Community Theatre’s youth theatre holiday comedy.
Produced on the Jeffers Theater Mainstage at
30 3rd Street NW in downtown Hickory. The
play will be performed for local schools, and will
have two public performances on Dec. 10 and
17 at 2:30 p.m. For School group date information or reservations call Christine Stinson at 3273855, ext. 102 or e-mail to [email protected].
Tickets for the performances may be purchased
online at www.hct.org or by calling 328-2283.
Christmas show featuring
big band music set for Dec. 17
HICKORY – Award-winning vocalist, Jackie Finley;
national recording artist, Nathan Hefner; awardwinning percussionist, Rick Cline; Christian Broyhill; Allen Finley, and the Hickory Jazz Orchestra
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ACROSS
1. Flightless Birds
5. Idolize
10. Spoiled Kid
14. Electrical Term
15. Trolling Hook
16. Lover’s _____
17. Mt. _____, Sicilian Volcano
18. Alienates
20. Keen
22. None
23. Bodies Of Water
24. Assignments
26. _____ Holiday Of The Old West
27. Lattice
30. Small, Kidney-Shaped Nuts
34. Most Infrequent
35. _____ And Gowns
36. Trip Around The Track
37. Hotels
38. Seize Power
40. Comedienne, _____ Rudner
41. Get Old
42. Disbursed
43. Noisier
45. Abandons
47. Deranged Or Crazed
48. Cartwright Son
49. Military Student
50. Pale
53. 4 Qts. = 1 _____.
54. More Ancient
58. Arbitrator
61. Ireland
62. Transmitted
63. Phantom Of The _____
64. Precipitation
65. Finishes
66. Untidy
67. Luge Vehicle
DOWN
1. Holiday Forerunners
2. Butterfly Cousin
3. Arm Bone
4. Frightens
5. Attach
6. Imbibes
7. Desert Sight, Maybe
8. Iranian Coin
9. Santa’s Helper
10. Whiten
11. Pair Of Antlers
12. Poker Term
13. Actress, _____ Parker 19. Tooth String
21. Buddies
25. To Set Or Place
26. Mottled
27. Group Of Three
28. Compass
29. Sea Birds
30. Automobile
31. Suppress Or Omit
32. To Irrigate
33. _____ Plugs; For The Engine
35. Cow’s Chew
39. Bro’s Sibling
40. Cattle Thieves
42. Lying Down
44. Two-Toned Cookie
46. Ousts
47. Harvesting Machines
49. Sweet Desserts
50. Altar Area
51. Observed
52. Land A _____; Help Someone
53. Gaze
55. Soap Brand
56. Great Lake
57. Rive
59. _____ And Dad
60. Gleam
Submitted by James Loftin. The December
Answer Key is published on Page 7.
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Humane Society of Catawba
County seeks donations
HICKORY – The Humane Society of Catawba
County has kicked-off its annual holiday appeal
campaign, which seeks donations to support the
homeless pets which reside at the no-kill shelter at
3224 20th Avenue SE in Hickory. There are a number of ways to donate a gift to HSCC; by choosing
items from the HSCC wish list at www.catawbahumane.org, by making a donation through PayPal online, by making a donation in honor or in
memory of a person or pet, or by simply stopping
by the shelter. All donations directly assist the
non profit, no-kill organization, and the orphaned
animals rely on the community for help. For more
information about the Humane Society of Catawba County, you are asked to visit their Web site at
www.catawbahumane.org, call 464-8878 between
12 and 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, fax to
464-4299, or e-mail to beth@catawbahumane.
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Local Girl Scouts in need of
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HICKORY – Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) is in need of caring adult volunteers to make Girl Scouting possible for all girls and
provide new experiences and knowledge. To volunteer, one must be at least 18 years of age or older, be a positive role model, have a flexible attitude
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LRU to host annual holiday
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HICKORY – The Lenoir-Rhyne University A Cappella Choir, College Singers, Brass Ensemble
and Handbell Ensemble will present the annual
Christmas at L-R concert events on Dec. 3 at 2
p.m., and Dec. 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m., at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church at 629 8th Street NE in
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Hickory Choral Society to
present annual holiday concerts
HICKORY – The Hickory Choral Society will present its annual Christmas concerts at Corinth Reformed Church at 150 16th Avenue NW in Hickory
on Dec. 2, 3, and 4. Selections for the Christmas
Concerts include works by: Randol Alan Bass, J.
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Sammy Cortino to perform at
Newton venue
NEWTON – The Old Post Office Playhouse at
10 South Main Avenue in Newton will present
Magic’s Royal Duke, Sammy Cortino live on
stage on Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Cortino is set to
embark on a tour across the country and overseas, bringing audiences his vision of a backto-basics approach to magic in its purest up-todate form. Tickets are currently on sale at the
Old Post Office Playhouse box office, and all
seats are $15. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to
5:30 p.m., Wednesday through Friday. Call 4646128 to reserve seats. You can also find more
information by visiting www.SammyCortino.com.
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Library story times expanded
to reach more children
continues to offer weekly story times throughout
the county, but a renewed emphasis on early
literacy has expanded the schedule. Sessions
have been doubled or tripled at area library locations to serve more children and their parents. All sessions are free and open to the public. The new story time schedule is as follows:
• Tuesdays – Family Story Time at
5 p.m., at the Main Library in Newton;
and 6 p.m., at the St. Stephens Branch.
• Wednesdays – Family Story Time at 10
a.m., at the Main Branch in Newton, Sherrills
Ford Branch, and the St. Stephens Branch.
• Thursdays – Toddler Story Time at 9:30 a.m.,
at the Maiden Branch; Preschool Story Time at
10 a.m., at the Main Library in Newton, St. Stephens Branch, and Maiden Branch; Music Time
at 10 a.m., at the Sherrills Ford Branch; Family
Story Time at 4 p.m., at the Sherrills Ford Branch.
Pottery show and sale to be
held at local coffeehouse
HICKORY – Outlaw Pottery has announced it
will host its third annual holiday pottery show and
sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Dec. 10 at Taste
Full Beans Coffeehouse in the Hickory Furniture
Mart on Level 1 at the South Entrance at 2220
US Highway 70 SE in Hickory. For more information or questions, call 896-3288, 322-9647,
or visit www.facebook/holidaypotteryshow, www.
tastefullbeans.com, or www.outlawpottery.com.
CVCC to offer mural
painting class in January
HICKORY – Catawba Valley Community College will offer an Introduction to Mural Painting class at the college’s Potters’ Workshop in
Mountain View beginning on Jan. 24. Classes
will be held on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. For
more information, questions or to register for
the class, call 327-7037, or visit cce.cvcc.edu
Social Services unveils
on-line donation site
HICKORY – Catawba County Social Services
can now accept online donations to several funds
that provide assistance to citizens in need. These
funds were established over the years to provide for special needs that are not fully funded
by federal, state or local tax dollars. Persons
can now donate by credit card to the following
funds: Backpack Program, Children’s Book Station, Foster Care Children’s Expense Fund, Teen
Up, LINKS Program, Gretchen Peed Scholarship Fund, Grace McLeod Adult Services Fund,
Meals on Wheels, and Seniors Morning Out. To
make a donation, visit http://www.catawbacountync.gov/dss and click on the Donate Now button.
Regional artists project grant
winners announced
HICKORY – The winners of the 2011-2012 Regional Artist Project Grant competition have been
announced. Sponsored by a five county consortium of arts councils and arts organizations, the
grants are made possible with funds from the
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North Carolina Arts Council. The grants are given
to artists who have demonstrated excellence in
their fields for projects which will take them to the
next professional level. Local winners include: Visual artist, Steven Hoke of Newton, to purchase
a computer for digital image making. For more
information, call Lynn Loehr or Kathy Greathouse
at the United Arts Council of Catawba County
at 324-4906, or e-mail to [email protected]
or
[email protected].
Area book club focuses on
Southern authors
NEWTON – The Southern Pens Book Club is currently seeking new members to join its club. The
group primarily focuses on work by Southern authors, and meets at 9:30 a.m., on the third Saturday each month at the Catawba County Library in
downtown Newton. Members help select the reading list among books available from other libraries
so that costs remain minimal and extra copies
are readily available. Discussions are led by library staff and volunteers. For more information
about the group, call Tammy Wilson at 465-8661.
City of Newton announces
free wi-fi project
NEWTON – The City of Newton is deploying
a municipal wireless (Wi-Fi) network to enable
mobile data applications for city staff and to provide free wireless Internet access for the general
public. Currently, the network consists mainly of
the downtown area. The goals of the city’s WiFi project are to attract more customers to the
downtown business district, support small businesses, encourage the use of public parks and
facilities, and enable more citizens to access
services online. The Wi-Fi project is now available outdoors in the downtown business district, at the city pool, at Jacob Fork Park, and
inside Newton City Hall. More information can
be found at http://www.newtonnc.gov/departments/information_systems/downtown_wifi.php.
Banfield Charitable Trust awards
grant to pet food program
HICKORY – Catawba County Meals on Wheels
recipients will now have additional help providing
food for their pets, thanks to a grant from Banfield
Charitable Trust. Banfield Animal Hospitals are
located in many PetSmart stores. The Catawba
County pet food program was begun recently
because pet ownership has been shown to have
a positive effect on the physical and emotional
health of senior citizens. This grant will allow the
pet food program to help the pets of additional
senior citizens served by Catawba County Senior Nutrition Services. The grant will pay for dog
or cat food, bags and labels for repackaging the
pet food, storage bins, and gas expenses. The
county’s 4-H Clubs are currently conducting a pet
food drive to benefit the pets of Senior Nutrition
clients. Their pet food drive will continue through
January. For more information, call 695-6583.
Hannah’s Handbags
& Accessories
4891 South Depot Street
Downtown Claremont
828.459.9885
We carry a wide variety of handbags, jewelry, wallets & accessories, and new
shipments arrive weekly. We offer a layaway program & gift certificates are also available.
During the month of December bracelets are 10% off, or buy a purse and a wallet
($15 & up) and receive 10% off of the combo package. We are now taking orders for
pre-made gift baskets, or you can make your own. Optari merchandise
is now in stock. We carry lots of stocking stuffers, and we have lots of
scarves, gloves, earmuffs, and holiday themed purses to choose from.
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Claremont Lions Club hosts November meeting
Christmas in the Valley to be
held through Dec. 4
HICKORY – The annual Christmas in the Valley
event will be held at the Hickory Metro Convention Center on Dec. 2, 3, and 4. The event will feature decorated trees, vendors, live entertainment,
special appearances, and even a visit from Santa
Claus. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Dec. 2; 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m., on Dec. 3; and 12 to 5 p.m., on Dec. 4.
Cost of admission is $7 per person, $5 for seniors
55 and above, and children ages 12 and under are
admitted for free. For more information, call 2563976, or visit www.HickoryChristmasShow.com.
Bethlehem UMC CDC now
enrolling students
CLAREMONT – The Bethlehem United Methodist Church Child Development Center at 3214
Catawba Street in Claremont, has announced it
currently has openings for children ages six weeks
to five years old. For more information, questions,
or to take a tour of the facility, call Kristy Buff, CDC
Director, Monday through Friday at 459-0086.
PHOTO BY CLAREMONT LIONS CLUB
The Claremont Lions Club November monthly meeting featured a program by Crystal and Justin
Hartman (pictured above) of Hartman’s Haven Dog Rescue Mission. The Hartman’s are associated with national animal rescue and relocation missions. The Claremont Lions Club meets the
third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m., at the Family Life Center at St. Marks Lutheran Church
in downtown Claremont. For more information or questions, call Mac Robbins at 459-1827 or
Nancy Murray at 459-7306.
Shooting in the New Year
event to be held in Catawba
CATAWBA – On Jan. 8, the Catawba Community Day Association will host the seventh annual
community wide celebration, “Shooting In The
New Year” at the Catawba Fire Department at 108
North Main Street in downtown Catawba at 12
p.m. This type of celebration was common place in
Catawba County many years ago, and is a cultural carryover from German and Dutch traditions. A
covered dish meal will be provided by community
citizens and area churches. After the meal, everyone on hand is invited to walk through downtown
Catawba, making stops at several homes and
churches. Church officials will be offering prayers
and blessings at various locations for the new
year. The Marine Corp. League will be leading the
walk, firing gun salutes, and live music will also be
provided at several of the stops along the route.
The walk will end in the center of town, and people
are welcome to travel by vehicle if necessary. For
more information, call Tom Young at 241-4200.
First Baptist Church to host
December events
CLAREMONT – First Baptist Church at 4791
South Depot Street in Claremont has announced
the following event to be held at the church in December. The teen Christmas program will be held
at the 11 a.m., worship service on Dec. 11. On
Dec. 18, the choir Cantata will be held at the 11
a.m., worship service; and the children’s play will
be held at the 6 p.m., worship service. On Dec. 24
at 9 p.m., the church will host its candlelight/communion service. A Christmas worship service will
be held on Dec. 25 at 11 a.m. For more information
or questions, call the church office at 459-7110.
The Catawba Community Day Association
Invites Everyone To Return To 1892 And Join In
A Custom Practiced In Catawba County For Decades
SHOOTING IN THE NEW YEAR
JANUARY 8, 2012 AT THE
CATAWBA FIRE DEPARTMENT
IN DOWNTOWN CATAWBA
March Through Historic Catawba With Area
Preachers And The 1163rd Marine Corps League.
Everyone Is Invited To Gather At Catawba Fire
Department At 12 PM For A Covered Dish Lunch.
At 1:30 PM, The 1163 Marine Corps League Will
Lead Everyone On A Walk Through Catawba,
Stopping At Various Sites Where Local Ministers
Will Offer A Blessing And Music Will Be Performed.
The Walk Will End In The Center Of Town.
Everyone Is Asked To Wear Comfortable Shoes
And To Dress Accordingly For The Weather.
If You Are Unable To Walk, Feel Free To
Travel By Vehicle To The Various Sites.
For More Information, Call Tom Young At 241-4200.
First Baptist Church
4791 South Depot Street, Claremont
459-7110
DECEMBER SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
• Dec. 11 – Teen Christmas Program During The 11 AM Worship Service
• Dec. 18 – Choir Cantata During The 11 AM Worship Service
• Dec. 18 – Children’s Christmas Play During The 6 PM Worship Service
• Dec. 24 – Candlelight/Communion Service At 9 PM
• Dec. 25 – Christmas Worship Service At 11 AM
Everyone is invited to attend any or all of our programs or services!
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Shiloh UMC to host live
nativity on Dec. 4
CLAREMONT – Shiloh United Methodist Church
in Claremont has announced it will host a live
nativity on Dec. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. The holiday
themed event will feature a guided walking trail,
hot chocolate and fellowship. A rain date has been
scheduled for Dec. 11. Shiloh United Methodist
Church is located at 1626 Shiloh Road in Claremont. For more information, call the church office
at 241-2003 or visit www.shiloh-umc-catawba.org.
Redeemer Lutheran Church
plans community breakfast
CATAWBA – Redeemer Lutheran Church
(LCMS) in downtown Catawba has announced
that it will host its monthly community breakfast
on Dec. 3 from 7 to 10 a.m. The food is prepared
by the Men’s Club. Cost is $6 for a plate of eggs
made to order, toast, grits, sausage, gravy and
more with juice and coffee. Everyone is invited
to dine in the Fellowship Hall or to take a plate
home. Redeemer Lutheran Church is located at
200 South Main Street in downtown Catawba.
Call the church office at 241-2371 or visit www.
redeemercatawba.com for more information.
Rehobeth UMC plans book
reading and more in December
TERRELL – Dr. Harold Bales, the Southern Fried
Preacher will be hosting a free book reading and
autograph session at Rehobeth United Methodist
Church in Terrell on Dec. 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. Bales
is a United Methodist Minister and humorist, and
he will be reading from his new book, “Southern
Fried Preacher: Musings from a Made-in-America
Minister.” Books will be available for purchase.
The church will also host its Christmas Cantata
on Dec. 11 at 10:45 a.m., in the church sanctuary.
On Dec. 18 the church will host a church wide
Christmas party at 6 p.m., in the fellowship hall.
The church will also host a Christmas Eve service
at 4:30 p.m., on Dec. 24 in the sanctuary. Rehobeth UMC is located at 9297 Sherrills Ford Road
in Terrell. For more information or questions, call
the Church office at 478-2518, e-mail to info@
rehobethumc.org or visit www.rehobethumc.org.
Olivet Baptist Church to host
numerous events in December
CATAWBA – Olivet Baptist Church in Catawba has announced it will host a night of prayer
on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. On Dec. 13, the church will
host the weekday Preschool Christmas Program, and the Children’s Department Christmas
Party will be held on Dec. 17. The Preschool
and Children Christmas Musical will be held on
Dec. 18. The church will also host a Catawba
Elementary School Christmas meal on Dec. 22.
Olivet Baptist Church is located at 7893 Monbo
Road in Catawba. For more information or questions, call the church office at 478-3118, e-mail
to [email protected] or visit www.obcnc.org.
December events announced
for Catawba UMC
CATAWBA – The chancel choir of Catawba
United Methodist Church will present “Majesty of
Heaven,” on Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. The Christmas cantata will be narrated by Hal Gatewood, and following the musical presentation, everyone is invited
to the Family Life Center for a fellowship meal.
On Dec. 18 at 6 p.m., the children and youth will
present the Christmas program, “Big, Big Story,”
in the Family Life Center, refreshments will be
served after the program. A Christmas Eve service of lessons and carols will be held on Dec.
24 at 6 p.m. Amy Young will be the guest soloist,
and she is a gifted singer and musician who currently teaches in Argentina. Her parents are Tom
and Elsie Young of Catawba, and this service
concludes with candlelight and the outdoor walk-
ways will be lined with luminaries given in honor
and memory of loved ones. Only one service will
be held on Christmas Day, Dec. 25 at 10 a.m. A
drop-in communion service will be held on Dec.
31 from 6 to 7 p.m. Catawba UMC is located at
207 East Central Avenue in Catawba. For more
information, call the church office at 241-4868.
New Vision Church to host
various events in December
CONOVER – New Vision Church in Conover’s
worship theme during the Advent season will be
“God Tore A Hole in Heaven.” On Dec 18 the
church children will present the gift of music as a
part of the 10 a.m. worship service. A Christmas
Eve worship service will be held at 5 and 8:30
p.m., and both services will be held by candlelight with glow sticks for children. Worship service
will be held at 10 a.m., on Christmas Day. The
Lifetree Cafe will be open on Wednesdays at 7
p.m. The cafe focuses on conversation about life
and faith in a relaxed setting, refreshments and
childcare is available. For more information, visit
www.lifetreecafe.com. The church will also continue to supply food bags for children who attend
Shuford Elementary School. Each weekend 6570 bags are given out to help hungry children
have food for the weekends. For more information or to donate, call the church office at 4641330. New Vision Church PCUSA is located at
502 Thornburg Drive NE in Conover. For more information or questions, visit www.NewVisionConover.com or call the church office at 464-1330.
Trinity Reformed UCC to
host fundraiser on Dec. 7
CONOVER – Trinity Reformed United Church of
Christ at 217 2nd Avenue NE in Conover will host
the Connections annual chili dinner and pottery
sales event fundraiser on Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. Tickets for the event cost $15 per person, and are currently on sale. For more information, call 466-0030. The church will also host its
contemporary Christmas musical on Dec. 11 at
8:30 a.m. The children’s Christmas pageant will
be held at 4 p.m., on Dec. 11. The church will host
a singles Christmas party on Dec. 17 at 6 p.m.
The Christmas Cantata will be held on Dec. 18 at
10:30 a.m. The Christmas Eve candlelight service
will be held at 7 p.m., on Dec. 24. For more information, call the church office at 464-8226, e-mail to
[email protected] or visit www.trinitytoday.org.
Tri-City Baptist to host ‘The
Promise’ in December
CONOVER – Tri-City Baptist Church at 1409 NC
Highway 16 North in Conover will host the “Promise” on Dec. 2 and 9 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 3, 4, 10
and 11 at 5 p.m. The “Promise” is a musical drama
bringing to life the story of Christ. All seating is general admission, and all tickets are $8 in advance
and $10 at the door. No refunds are available and
childcare is not provided. Due to the intensity of
the program, children under four should not attend. For more information, or to purchase tickets,
call 465-6644, ext. 203., or visit http://tcbcnc.org/.
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Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
makes announcements
CLAREMONT – Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
NACL at 3180 West Main Street in downtown
Claremont has announced that on Dec. 3, the
church will have a float in the 28th annual Claremont Christmas Parade at 3 p.m. The church
will also be selling hamburgers, hotdogs and
chicken sandwiches beginning at 11 a.m., at
the Claremont City Hall parking lot. The Women
of the Church will host their annual Christmas
outing at Smoky D’s in Claremont at 6:30 p.m.,
on Dec. 5. The Lutheran Men will hold their bimonthly breakfast meeting on Dec. 11 at 8 a.m.
On Dec. 18 the church will host its Christmas
Cantata, “Hope Has Hands,” during the Sunday
morning worship service at 10:30 a.m. Also on
Dec. 18 the choir and others will be caroling to
the shut-ins. The Christmas Eve candlelight communion service will be held at 9 p.m., on Dec.
24. On Dec. 25 the worship service will begin at
10:30 a.m., with Holy Communion, and there will
be no Sunday school. Bible Study will be held
on the first, third and fourth Wednesday of the
month at 7 p.m., and NA Chapter meetings will
be held every Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Rev. Wesley R. Frye, STS, is the pastor of Mt.
Calvary Lutheran Church. For more information,
call the church office at 459-7195, e-mail to [email protected], or follow us on Facebook.
Bethlehem UMC schedules
December events
CLAREMONT – Bethlehem United Methodist
Church 3214 Catawba Street in Claremont has
announced the following events to take place in
December. Rev. Dr. Perry Miller will host a series
of learning opportunities in December. These
short term studies are open to anyone, and will be
held in the Fellowship Center at 10 a.m., on Dec.
4, “Joseph of Bethlehem;” Dec. 11, “Mary’s Visit to
Elizabeth;” and Dec. 18, “From Nazareth to Bethlehem.” The church child development center will
present its Christmas program on Dec. 11 at 4
p.m. The Chancel Choir Christmas Cantata will be
held on Dec. 18 at the 11 a.m., worship service.
The church will host its Christmas Eve service
on Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. And there will be no Sunday School on Dec. 25 or Jan. 1, but the 11 a.m.,
worship services will be held. The Angel Tree is
now on display, and names on the are students
from the area schools. Wrap and return all gifts
with the angel taped to the package by Dec. 18.
The senior citizens are mailing DVDs of the worship services to our shut-ins. For more information
on any of the senior citizen events, call Nell Wintzer at 241-2674 or Everett Setzer at 465-6225.
Hands at Work meet every Monday morning at 10
a.m., in the fellowship hall. Contact Sandra Miller
at 459-7205 for more information. The Witness
Committee is collecting old eye glasses for the visually impaired. A designated box is located in the
BETHLEHEM
United Methodist Church
church kitchen. The Shut-in Visitation Team date
will be changed to the second Wednesday of the
month. The next visitation will be on Dec. 14 at
10 a.m. ECCCM is taking donations for their food
pantry and is in critical need of saltine crackers,
egg noodles, canned fruit, instant oatmeal, grits,
canned milk (12 oz) and plastic grocery bags. All
donations can be left at the old church kitchen.
Refreshments are served every Sunday at 9:30
a.m., followed by Sunday School at 9:45 a.m., and
then the Sunday Worship Service at 11 a.m. For more
information or questions, call the church office at
459-7480 or visit www.claremontbethlehem.com.
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
plans December events
CLAREMONT – St. Mark’s Lutheran Church at
3216 West Main Street in downtown Claremont
has announced the following event to be held in
December. On Dec. 4, the fall 2011 graduates will
be recognized at the 8:15 and 10:30 a.m., worship services. Also on the Dec. 4, all church and
community members are invited to go Christmas
caroling around Claremont. Everyone is asked
to meet at the church parking lot at 5 p.m. Following the event, everyone is invited to meet at
Pinocchio’s Pizza in downtown Claremont for dinner. A blood drive will be held from 3 to 8 p.m.,
on Dec. 5 at family life center. The event will be
held in memory of PJ Stanley. On Dec. 11 at 5:30
p.m., the church will host a Christmas celebra-
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church NALC
3180 West Main Street, Claremont
828.459.7195
Come to Bethlehem for Christmas!
• Saturday, December 24, 5 p.m.
Christmas Eve Service of Carols and Candles
• Sunday, December 25, 11 a.m.
Christmas Day Worship. Welcome to all!
Bethlehem United Methodist Church
3214 Catawba Street, Claremont, NC
(828) 459-7480
www.claremontbethlehem.com
Dr. Perry Miller, Pastor
REV. WESLEY R. FRYE, PASTOR
Sunday School - 9:30 AM
Morning Worship - 10:30 AM
Other Services By Announcement
“Your Friendly Neighborhood Church”
Downtown Claremont
www.stmarksclaremont.org
Service Times: Sundays
8:15 AM & 10:30 AM
For more information on St. Mark’s programs,
call the church office, visit our Facebook page
or visit our Web site for the monthly calendar
which lists dates and times.
North American Lutheran Church
Members of Bethany United Church of Christ
in Claremont invite you to join us for Worship every
Sunday at 10:30 a.m., And Adult Education Classes,
plus Jesus for Kids time every Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
St. Mark’s
Lutheran Church
459.2161
tion that will feature a Christmas hymn festival, a
children’s program of “The Mice of St. Nicholas,”
and a covered dish dinner. The church candlelight
Christmas Eve worship services will be held on
Dec. 24 at 4 and 10:30 p.m. On Dec. 25, a lessons and carols worship service will be held at
10:30 a.m., and Sunday School will not be held.
One-derful Wednesday’s will resume on Jan. 25,
and will be held every Wednesday in the family life
center. Bible study will be held at 5:30 p.m., and
a meal will be served at 6:15 p.m. Contact Susan
Tucker at 459-2161, ext. 20 to register your attendance in the meal count. A $5 donation to cover
meal costs is requested. The W-ELCA will meet
at 3 p.m., on Dec. 4 in the family life center. The
Younger Than Springtime group will meet at the
Olive Garden in Hickory on Dec. 13 at 12:30 p.m.
The learning team will meet on Dec. 13 at 6:30
p.m. The finance team will meet on Dec. 13 at 7:30
p.m. A property team meeting will be held on Dec.
14 at 6:30 p.m. The church preschool will present
their annual Christmas program in the family life
center at 10:30 a.m., on Dec. 15. A food collection event for ECCCM and the church food pantry will be held on Dec. 18. All donations can be
dropped off at the office or breezeway entrance.
The youth team will meet on Dec. 20 at 5:30 p.m.
For more information or questions about any of the
church services or programs, call the church office
at 459-2161, e-mail to [email protected] or visit www.stmarksclaremont.org.
2952 BETHANY CHURCH RD.
CLAREMONT, NC
REV. COLLEEN SAMSON
For information about our
services and programs call
828.464.5194
e-mail: [email protected]
www.bethanyuccclaremont.org
JOIN US FOR OUR CHRISTMAS EVE
SERVICE ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24 AT 6 PM.
Please Come and Celebrate
Christ’s Birth With Us.
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Bethlehem’s greatest message: Galatians 4:4-5
FROM THE PULPIT
BY REV. DENNIS J. RICHARDS, SR., D.MIN., D.D.
S
omewhere right now a newborn baby is about
to utter its first cry. What will this tiny new life
mean to the world? Today, babies are arriving in our world at a rate of over five per second. Of
all the babies ever born, one birth towers like the
highest mountain top above all others, the magnificent birth in Bethlehem of Jesus Christ. Why?
His Birth Was The Most
Anticipated Birth In History
The whole world waited, century after century,
for the Christ child of Bethlehem. The fact that
Jesus was to be born was announced in the
Garden of Eden on that dark day that Adam and
Eve sinned. “And I will put enmity between your
seed and her seed, it shall bruise your head,
and you shall bruise his heel,” (Genesis 3:15).
Notice the phrase, “her seed.” Generations of
babies would be born and die, but only one child
in all history would ever be the seed of a woman
only. Jesus Christ alone was the virgin-born Son of
God. And God said He was coming to suffer, “You
shall bruise his heel.” But He would deal a death
blow to sin, Satan, and death. Praise the Lord.
Down through the ages as they slowly passed
through moving centuries, God kept this blessed
hope alive. In many ways through the prophets
and at different times, He said, “The Promised
One is coming.” The time for the Savior to be
born remained a secret until, “When the fulness
of the time was come, God sent forth His Son,
made of a woman, made under the law, to redeem them that were under the law, that we might
receive the adoption of sons,” (Galatians 4:4-5).
His Birth Was Also The Most
Well Planned Birth In History
Preparing for Christ’s coming lights up the pages
of the whole Old Testament, we see it after Cain
killed his brother, Abel, and became a fugitive.
God sent forth another son named Seth. Again,
God was keeping His promise to send a Savior
when He spared Noah and his family to produce
the seed. Later He calls out Abraham to establish the Jewish nation. The Jews became God’s
special channel for the Messiah. God kept them
through the centuries. When their sins corrupted
them, He let the nation be carried into captivity, but
His protection, preparation, and plan continued.
In 70 years, God brought a remnant back into
the land, the remnant from which the promised
Redeemer would come. God even used the
Gentile nations to play a part in His plan. During the thousand years before the Lord’s birth,
God used the rise and fall of pagan kingdoms
to prepare the world for the fulfilling of His promise. Repeatedly, God used people like Rahab
and Ruth to bring about His plan for the world’s
first Christmas. No other birth has been so minutely planned in so many ways and places, using so many people over such a span of time.
His Birth Was The Most
Unusual Birth In History
The Holy Spirit describes His birth through the
physician, Dr. Luke; “And in the sixth month the
angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of
Galilee, named Nazareth. To a virgin espoused to
a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of
David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. And the
angel came in unto her and said, hail, you that
art highly favored, the Lord is with thee. Blessed
art you among women, and when she saw Him,
she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her
mind what manner of situation this should be.
The angel said unto her, fear not Mary, for you
have found favor with God. Behold, you shalt conceive in your womb, and bring forth a Son, and
shall call His name Jesus. He shall be great, and
shall be called the Son of the Highest, and the
Lord God shall give unto Him the throne of His
Father David. He shall reign over the House of
Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there shall be
no end,” (Luke 1:26-33). “She brought forth her
firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling
clothes, and laid Him in a manger, because there
was no room for them in the inn,” (Luke 2:7).
How Amazing. How Incredible. How Humble.
Yet, this birth was announced from Heaven by an
angel, and the angelic host. It was blazed across
the night sky by a brilliant and wonderful star. Wise
men laid aside their projects and parchments to
travel for years to worship at the feet of the Babe
of Bethlehem and to bring Him prophetic gifts. No
other birth has ever set so many great events in
motion. Who is this babe, born on that night in
Bethlehem? The Holy Spirit through John tells
us; “The word was made flesh, and dwelt among
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us and we beheld His
glory, the glory as of the
only begotten Son of the
Father, and full of grace
and truth,” (John 1:14).
This child, placed in
the manger, born of virgin, in the fullness of
time, is God’s one and
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eternal need. That night
in
Bethlehem,
God
reached out in mercy to
a perishing and struggling world. This child is
RICHARDS
God’s Son, Jesus Christ,
the
Lord
and
Savior.
The Rev. Dennis J. Richards, Sr., D., Min.,
D.D. is the Minister of First Baptist Church
of Claremont, which is located at 4791 South
Depot Street in Claremont. For more information, call the church office at 459-7110.
Mathis Chapel Baptist to host
Christmas play on Dec. 18
CATAWBA – Mathis Chapel Baptist Church at
1786 Mathis Church Road in Catawba has announced plans to host its annual Christmas play
on Dec. 18. Everyone throughout the community
is invited to attend this free holiday event. Every week the church also hosts Sunday School
at 9:45 a.m.; a worship service at 11 a.m.; and
a Sunday night service at 6 p.m., on Sunday.
The church also hosts a night fellowship event
at 7 p.m., every Wednesday. Pastor Travis Triplett leads the congregation. For more information or questions about any of the services and
programs the church offers, call the church office during regular business hours at 241-2161,
e-mail to mcbc@mathischapelbaptistchurch.
org, or visit the Mathis Chapel Baptist Church
Web site at www.mathischapelbaptistchurch.org
THE MONTHLY DEVOTION
1 Thessalonians 5:18: In everything give thanks to God. Thank God in the good and bad
times, thank Him when you have and are in need, thank Him when you are up and down,
thank Him when you are full and are hungry, thank Him when you are rich and poor, thank
Him in the morning and at night. Thank Him always because your blessing is on the way.
Things are going get better. God Is Good!
Targie Fleming
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
Weekly Events
Wednesday Night Prayer – 7 PM
Monthly Events
Sunday Prayer Breakfast – 8:30 AM
Every Third Sunday Of The Month
Plan To Worship With Us This Sunday! We Love The Lord, Each Other And We Love You!
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December 2011 - The Claremont Courier

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