April 2016 - The Claremont Courier

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CLAREMONT INFORMATION
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Volume 10 Issue 4 – April, 2016
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Distributed Throughout Bandys, Catawba, Catfish,
Claremont, Conover, Denver, Lake Norman, Hickory,
St. Stephens, Long Island, Monbo, Mooresville, Maiden,
Murray’s Mill, Newton, Oxford, Sherrills Ford & Terrell.
It’s farmers
Karissa Ewing crowned 2016 market season
Miss Bandys High School
once again
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Monthly Community Calender
First Sunday – Claremont Youth Council, City Hall
– 3 p.m. First Monday – Claremont City Council,
City Hall – 7 p.m.; Bunker Hill Athletic Boosters,
Bunker Hill High School – 7 p.m.; Bunker Hill Optimist Club, Optimist Club House – 7:45 p.m. Third
Monday – Claremont Parks & Recreation Committee, City Hall – 6 p.m.; Claremont Planning Board,
City Hall – 7 p.m. Bunker Hill Optimist Club, Club
House – 7:45 p.m. Fourth Monday – Claremont
Appearance Committee, Claremont Library – 6
p.m. Every Tuesday – Claremont Fire Department,
Claremont Fire Department – 7 p.m. Fourth Tuesday – Friends of the Library, Claremont Library – 6
p.m. First Thursday – Bunker Hill Band Boosters,
Bunker Hill Band Room – 6:30 p.m.; Claremont
Fire Department Auxiliary, Claremont Fire Department – 6 p.m. Second Thursday – Claremont Rescue
Squad Business Meeting, Claremont Rescue Squad
– 7 p.m. Third Thursday – Claremont Lions Club,
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church – 7 p.m.; Claremont
Rescue Squad Continuing Education, Claremont
Rescue Squad – 7 p.m. Every Friday – Farmers Tailgate Market, City Hall – 3-6 p.m., May-September.
Claremont City Hall – 3288 East Main Street –
Phone: 466-7255 – www.cityofclaremont.org
Claremont City Council – Mayor – Shawn R.
Brown, Mayor Pro-Tem – Dale Sherrill, Tim Lowrance, Dayne Miller, Lee Miller & David Morrow
Claremont Planning & Adjustment Board –
Chairman – Robert E. Smith, Vice-Chairman –
Larry Pannell, Jeff Barkley, Nick Colson, Crystal
Clark, Rupert Little, Jack Ledford, Gene Monday
& Todd Setzer
Claremont Appearance Committee – Chairman –
Glenn Morrison, Jan Colson, Sue Karen Falls, David
Morrow, Nancy Murray, Jane Robbins, Judy Setzer
& Nicky Setzer
Claremont Parks & Recreation Committee –
Chairman – Tim Lowrance, Shawn Brown, Danny
Hedrick, Kendra Hedrick, Roger Shook, Angie
Sigmon, Candice Simmons, Thad Sparkman, Cole
Travis, Lisa Travis & Mary Watts. Veterans Sub
Committee – Paul Gaither & Jack Little
Claremont City Staff – City Manager – Catherine
Renbarger, City Planner – Elinor Hiltz, Finance Officer – Stephanie Corn, Customer Service Specialist
– Melinda Bumgarner, City Clerk – Wendy Helms,
City Attorney – Robert M. Grant, Jr., Parks & Recreation Specialist – Michael Orders
Claremont Police Department – 3301 East Main
Street – Phone: 466-7265
Chief of Police – Gary Bost, Captain – Allen Long,
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Thirteen ladies participated in the
annual Miss Bandys Pageant at
Maiden High School on March 5.
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
MAIDEN – Friends and family members of
13 beautiful young ladies participating in the
29th annual Miss Bandys High School Pageant gathered at the Maiden High School Auditorium in Maiden on March 5, to root on all
of the young ladies who were competing to
take home the 2016 crown. The annual pageant was open to all Bandys High School girls
currently in the 9th through 12th grades. The
theme for the 2016 pageant was “American
Girl,” and the young ladies were showcased
in three stages of competition; self introductions, evening gown, and on-stage questions.
The evening started off with Pageant Director, Dee Snyder welcoming everyone in
attendance. Snyder then introduced the Emcee for the pageant, Bandys High School
Principal, Angela Williams. The opening
number came next, and it was performed
by all of the contestants and their little sisters. This was followed by the introduction
of the Pageant Judges and the Auditors.
Next it was time for the 13 contestants to take
the stage and compete in the little party dress/
PHOTO BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
self introduction portion of the evening. Partici- Karissa Ewing was crowned Miss Bandys
pating in the 2016 Miss Bandys High School High School 2016 at Maiden High School in
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Fresh produce and more to be
offered at numerous farmers
markets throughout the area.
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
CATAWBA, CONOVER, DENVER, HICKORY,
MOORESVILLE & TROUTMAN – Now that
spring has arrived, numerous farmers throughout the region will be harvesting various types
of fresh produce and other items to sell at a
number of area farmers markets. Luckily for the
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Field is now set
for November 8
general election
High voter turnout for March 15
primaries helps set field for local,
state, and federal races.
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
NEWTON – Now that the dust has settled from
the March 15 North Carolina primary elections,
the political field for the Nov. 8 general elections has been set. According to the Catawba
County Board of Elections in Newton, 35,701
votes (35.67 percent of registered voters) out
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Thomas Drum
named Catawba
Town Manager
Claremont adopts Conover honors
changes to its
2015-2016 NCHS
personnel policy wrestling team
Thomas ‘Tom’ Drum brings almost
30 years of government experience
to the Town of Catawba.
Personnel policy now requires city
officers or volunteers to resign their
position if elected to city council.
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
CATAWBA – After a lengthy and thorough
search, the Town of Catawba hired a new
Town Manager during its March 7, 2016 Town
of Catawba Regular Town Council Meeting.
Thomas “Tom” Drum was introduced as the
newest town employee, and according to
Drum, he is ready for the challenges the job
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
CLAREMONT – Several members of the
Claremont City Council recently requested
that the city administration look at the city’s
Personnel Policy and conditions of employment regarding political activity. After looking
at the policy, a resolution was brought to the
council to not allow any officer, volunteer or
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Newton-Conover High School
wrestling team presented certificate
of achievement by city council.
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
CONOVER – The Conover City Council took
some time during the March 7, 2016 City of
Conover Regular City Council Meeting to
honor the 2015-2016 Newton-Conover High
School wrestling team. The council presented
the team with a Certificate of Achievement for
being the NC State 2A Dual-Team Champions.
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Training Specialist – David Pruitt, Community Relations – Terri Pope, Administrative Assistant – Pamela Shook
Claremont Fire Department – 2850 Firehouse
Lane – Phone: 459-9296 – www.claremontfd.net
Fire Chief – Bart Travis, Assistant Fire Chiefs –
Bruce Hartsoe & Jason Lowrance, Captains – Brian
Helms & Kevin Little, Lieutenants – Ray Ball, Eddie Chapman & Mike Hathaway
Oxford “Catfish” Fire Department – 5688 Oxford
School Road – Phone: 459-9678 – http://oxfordcatfishfd.com
Fire Chief – Wayne Smith, Assistant Fire Chief –
Donnie Deal
Claremont Public Works Department – 2748
South Oxford Street – Phone: 466-7255 – www.
cityofclaremont.org
Director – Thomas Winkler, Supervisor – Bo Prince
Claremont Rescue Squad Base 1 – 2748 South
Oxford Street – Phone: 459-7968 – www.claremontrescue.org
Chief – Eric Jones, Assistant Chief – Steve Norris, Captain – Jessalyn Johnson, Lieutenants – Carl
Greene, Gary Peeler & Christian Huffman, Secretary/Treasurer – Gary Reitzel
Base 2 – 5710 Highway 16 North – Phone: 2566423 – http://oxfordcatfishfd.com
Claremont Branch Library – 3288 East Main Street
– Phone: 466-6817 – www.catawbacountync.gov
Branch Manager – Richard Haunton
Hours: Tue.-Fri., 12 to 6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Claremont Friends of the Library Officers –
Chairperson – Glenn A. Morrison, Secretary – Mary
Moser, Historian – Shirley Harwell
Claremont Elementary School – 3384 East Main
Street – Phone: 459-7921 – www.catawbaschools.
net
Principal – Kim Yancey, Assistant Principal – Kim
Penley
Oxford Elementary School – 5915 Oxford School
Road – Phone: 459-7220 – www.catawbaschools.
net
Principal – Kelly Nicholson, Assistant Principal –
Jerry Gouge
Mill Creek Middle School – 1041 Shiloh Road –
Phone: 241-2711 – www.catawbaschools.net
Principal – Maria Simmons Ballard, Assistant Principal – Jamey Carter
River Bend Middle School – 4670 Oxford School
net
Principal – Chip Cathey, Assistant Principal – Alisa
Ferguson
Bunker Hill High School – 4675 Oxford School
net
Principal – Dr. Jeff Isenhour, Assistant Principals –
Drew Stiles & Lisa Thomas
Claremont City Park – 3384 East Main Street (next
to Claremont Elementary School) – www.cityofclaremont.org – Winter Hours – Oct. 1 - March 31
from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Summer Hours – April 1 Sept. 30 from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The park features
playground equipment, lighted tennis courts, picnic
shelters, restrooms, amphitheater with stage, a quarter mile-paved walking trail, and camping sites.
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The Claremont Courier
April, 2016 • Volume 10 Issue 4 • www.theclaremontcouriernc.net
You never know what you might see
FROM THE PUBLISHER
BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
ince March turned out to be such a nice
month, I returned to my daily walking
regimen around Claremont. Don’t worry,
this column is not going to try and convince
you to exercise more or to take better care of
yourself. Instead, I want to use this space to
talk about the wide variety of trash I see lying
on the roads I walk along each and every day.
Most of the trash I see is pretty standard
stuff that you would expect to see littered
along any road. Cigarette butts are far and
away the item I see the most of, and the little tufts of cotton looking material that come
out of cigarette filters. Some of the other
standard things I see a lot of include plastic
drink bottles, plastic cups, candy wrappers,
plastic bags, styrofoam, tissue paper, broken
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glass, batteries, shoe strings, empty cigarette packs, ketchup packets, and bottle caps.
Now the next set of items are a little odd to
me, but I guess people had a good reason
to throw them out of their car. These items
include phone books, nails and screws, and
money. I will say that when I see a nail or
screw in the road I pick it up and put them in
one of the many trash cans located throughout
downtown Claremont. And when I see money,
and it’s always coins by the way, I put them
in my pocket and into my coin jar at home.
Now this last set of items I have seen on the
roads around Claremont truly baffle me. The
first two items are shoes and socks. I can’t help
but wonder if the people throwing these items
out of their car pull over to do it, or just take
their shoes and socks off while they are driving? And the last item in this list are gloves and
it’s never a pair of gloves, just a single glove.
Recycling and reuse begins at home
CATAWBA COUNTY CORNER
BY DAVE HARDIN
atawba County has ranked first
among NC counties in recycling,
per person, over three of the last
four years for which data is available. The
county is working to stay at number one,
and there’s a lot you can do at home to help.
The main reason for recycling is to take better care of our environment. Scientific research
has shown that each of us has an impact on
the environment connected to our activities
called our “carbon footprint.” This is the amount
of carbon dioxide (CO2) produced directly or
indirectly by human activity. The erosion of
protective layers of the atmosphere has been
linked directly to the amount of CO2 in the air.
According to www.timeforchange.org, the following activities add more than three pounds
of CO2 to the atmosphere: driving a car 3.75
miles, 32 hours of computer use, the disposal
of five plastic bags or two plastic bottles, and
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even production of one-third of a cheeseburger.
Remember the three Rs: reduce, reuse and recycle. Recycle what you can
and also buy recycled products. Here are
some ideas you can use around the house.
In The Kitchen: Don’t use paper plates,
cups, and plastic utensils; choose “green”
cleaners; recycle everything you can; use
reusable water bottles and cups; compost kitchen scraps; eat at home; and buy
locally grown foods or grow your own.
In The Living Room: Set your thermostat
as low as possible in the winter and as high
as possible in the summer; use a fan to keep
cooler at higher room temperatures during the
summer and blankets to keep warm in winter;
and change to more energy efficient light bulbs.
In The Bathroom: Take showers instead
of baths; turn water off when you brush your
teeth; buy recycled products; use those
“green” cleaners; and use exhaust fans wisely.
In The Laundry Or Utility Room: Wash in
cold water and wash full loads; use refillable
CROSSWORD ANSWER KEY THE
CC
Unless Michael Jackson is alive and well
and living in the area,
I have no idea why
anyone would ever
toss a single glove out
of their car window.
Now the last item
I’ve seen littered
along the roads is
no joking matter, and
it is beer cans. What
possesses
someone to drink and
RAMSEY
drive is beyond me,
and then to toss the can out of their window and risk getting a ticket for littering and
get arrested for drinking and driving is crazy.
Scott W. Ramsey is the Publisher of
The Claremont Courier. For more information, call 320-8450, or e-mail
to
[email protected].
detergent
containers; dry several loads
back to back; hang
clothes to dry; and
keep
south-facing
blinds closed during
the
summer.
In The Yard: Use
slow release fertilizers; use pesticides
sparingly;
compost
yard waste; use a
rain barrel; don’t litter; and clean up
after
your
pets.
In The Car: Plan
HARDIN
trips ahead to make
several stops in one trip; carpool; keep
tires inflated properly; walk; take a bus;
consider taking a “staycation” at or close
to home; and keep a trash bag in the car.
Dave Hardin is the Public Information Officer for Catawba County. For
more information, call 465-8464, email
to
[email protected],
or
visit
www.catawbacountync.gov.
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catawbahistory.org
Hours: Sun.-Sat., 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Designated as a
National Civil Engineering Landmark in 2001, is the
only remaining example in wood of the Improved Lattice Truss patented by General Herman Haupt.
CATAWBA INFORMATION
First Monday – Catawba Town Council, Town
Hall – 7 p.m. Third Monday – Bandys Athletic
Boosters, Bandys High School – 7 p.m. Every
Tuesday – Catawba Fire Department, Catawba
Fire Department – 7 p.m. Third Tuesday – Bandys
High School Band Boosters, Bandys High School
– 6:30 p.m. First & Third Wednesday – Balls
Creek Optimist Club, Club House – 7:30 p.m.
Second Wednesday – Festival & Parade Committee, Town Hall – 6:30 p.m. Second Thursday
– Veterans Garden of Honor Committee, Town
Hall – 5:15 p.m. Fourth Thursday – Small Town
Main Street Committee, Town Hall – 5:15 p.m.;
Catawba Planning Board, Town Hall – 7 p.m.
Catawba Town Hall – 108 North Main Street;
Phone: 241-2215 – www.townofcatawbanc.org
Catawba Town Council – Mayor – Donald Robinson – Mayor Pro-Tem – Jeff Hendren, Donnie
Allen, Colleen Anderson & Patrick Laney
Catawba Planning Board – Ray Abernathy, Trent
Cloninger, Linda Charles, Kathy Ervin, John Gilbert,
Denise Lineberger, Clyde Robinson, Donald Robinson, Isaiah Springs & Cindy Richardson-Travis
Catawba Town Staff – Town Manager – Thomas
Drum, Town Clerk – Kathy Johnson, Town Attorney – Blair Cody III, Town Planner – Elinor Hiltz,
Public Works Director – Claude Gwynn
Catawba Police Department – 107 South Main
Street – Phone: 241-4888
Police Chief – Duane Cozzen
Catawba Volunteer Fire Department – 108
North Main Street – Phone: 241-4955 – www.
catawbafire.org
Fire Chief – Donald Robinson – Deputy Fire
Chiefs – Trent Cloninger & Kelly Pope
Bandys Crossroads Fire Department – 1611
Buffalo Shoals Road – Base 1: Phone: 241-2111
– Base 2: Phone: 428-3897 – www.catawbacountync.gov
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Thomas Drum named new Catawba Town Manager
title brings. “I look forward to working with the
town, the council, and the residents of Catawba. I have an open door policy, and I want
everyone to know I will do everything I can to
make Catawba the best town it can be,” Drum
said. Drum will split time between the Town of
Catawba and the Town of Hildebran, and his
official start date will be March 16. Drum bring
28 years of experience to Catawba, having
served the Town of Rose Hill for 22 years, and
the Village of Sugar Mountain for six years.
Drum is currently a resident of Ball Creek,
and is a graduate of Newton-Conover High
School, and Appalachian State University.
The March 7, 2016 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, Donald Robinson which was
followed by Thomas Johnston delivering the
Invocation, and then Robinson leading everyone on hand through the Pledge of Allegiance.
The council then approved the Minutes from
the Feb. 1, 2016 Town of Catawba Regular
Town Council Meeting, and the Feb. 29, 2016
Special Joint Meeting. The council then approved the March 7, 2016 Agenda before
opening the floor for the Public Comment Peri-
od. One citizen stated a desire for the sidewalk
along Rosenwald School Street to be extended to Providence Church. The floor was closed
for public comments, after another citizen expresses concern that cars were not stopping
at the stop sign located at 2nd Street SE.
Fran Little then played a video presentation
of Phase One for the Town of Catawba Veterans Garden of Honor. Once the video was
finished, Little handed out several plaques to
people who helped make the project a reality.
Old Business was next on the agenda, and
the first item listed was an update on the East
Central Avenue Drainage Issues. According to the council, a catch basin and box is
needed along with new pipes. The next item
listed was an update on a Town Code Violation. The violation involves a piece of property at 326 Rosenwald School Road that
has high grass that needs to be mowed. The
final item listed under Old Business was Signage for Bobby Isaac, NASCAR Hall of Fame
Member. The council approved a measure
to purchase new signs and posts for $200.
New Business then took center stage when
the council approved Setting a Date for a
Public Hearing in Reference to Zoning Text
Amendment Proposals on April 4. The council
then approved the Consideration of Amend-
THE CATAWBA VOLUNTEER FIRE
DEPARTMENT IS HOSTING A
RIBEYE STEAK DINNER FUNDRAISER ON
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
FROM 4:00 PM UNTIL
The fundraiser will be held at the department headquarters
at 108 North Main Street in downtown Catawba.
The department will be selling dine-in adult plates for $13,
and $6 for children ages 12 and under.
The plates will include a steak cooked to order,
choice of baked potato or french fries, salad, roll, dessert,
and tea or coffee. All take-out orders are $13 per plate.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
OR TO PLACE A TAKE-OUT ORDER,
CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AT
828-241-4955
www.catawbafire.org
ments to the Municipal Records Retention
and Disposition Schedules. New Business
was closed after the council approved a measure to start Enforcing the No Parking Zone
on West Central Avenue. It was stated that at
one time, No Parking signs were located along
the street, but have been removed. The council then approved the Public Works Department purchasing and installing the new signs.
Mayor, Donald Robinson then delivered his
monthly Mayor’s Report, and he started by
introducing the new Town Manager, Thomas Drum. Robinson then said the NCDOT
will be installing new Pedestrian Crossing
signs along Main Street. Robinson finished
his report by stating that the new LED lights
have been installed at Catawba Town Hall.
The Catawba Police Department then reported that Dan Miglan has been hired as
a part-time police officer. Mayor Robinson
then Adjourned the March 7, 2016 Town of
Catawba Regular Town Council Meeting.
All Town of Catawba Town Council meetings
are held on the first Monday of every month, at
7 p.m., at Catawba Town Hall at 108 North Main
Street in downtown Catawba, unless it falls on a
major holiday at 7 p.m. All area citizens are encouraged to attend these meeting. For more information, call Catawba Town Hall at 241-2215,
visit the town Web site at www.townofcatawbanc.org, or visit the town Facebook page.
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Claremont adopts changes to its personnel policy
otherwise of any city department to be a candidate for nomination or election to the office
of Claremont Mayor or City Council. During
the March 7, 2016 City of Claremont Regular
City Council Meeting, the council approved
Resolution 22-15 – Adopt Changes to the City
Personnel Policy. The new policy states that
if any officer chooses to be a candidate for
nomination or election of office as established
by the City Charter, he or she must resign his
or her role as officer with that city department.
The March 7, 2016 City of Claremont Regular City Council Meeting was held at Claremont
City Hall at 7 p.m. The meeting was officially
Called to Order by City of Claremont Mayor,
Shawn Brown, which was followed by the
Approval of the March 7, 2016 Agenda. The
Invocation was then delivered by Rev. Dennis Marshall from Bethlehem United Methodist Church, before everyone recited the
Pledge of Allegiance. Shawn Brown then
delivered the Mayor’s Report, which was
followed by the council approving the Consent Agenda which covered the Regular City
Council Meeting from Feb. 1, 2016, and the
Closed Session Minutes from Feb. 1, 2016.
Citizen’s Concerns and Comments was next,
and once the floor was closed for public comments, Old Business then took center stage.
The only item under Old Business were two
Budget Transfers. A transfer of $2,000 was
taken from Unemployment Insurance and
moved to Audit Fees. A second transfer of
$72.73 was taken from Printing and moved
to Printing. Once Old Business was over,
the meeting then entered into a Public Hearing. The Public Hearing was for a Consider-
ation for Rezoning 2883 North Oxford Street.
Claremont City Planner, Elinor Hiltz stated that
the business making the request was Town and
Country Tire and Service Center, and the rezoning would take the business from Community Business to Highway Business. Hiltz said
the area to be rezoned was 0.72 acres, and is
seeking to use four to eight parking spaces in
front of the business to sell cars, and cars waiting to be repaired or to picked up will be parked
behind the business. It was also stated that
there would be a landscape buffer between the
back parking lot and the adjacent residentiallyzoned property, and a shrub bed at the street
front. Once the Public Hearing was closed,
the council then heard two Presentations.
The first Presentation was from Catawba
County Library Director, Suzanne White regarding the usage of the Claremont Branch Library.
The second Presentation was from Claremont
Police Chief, Gary Bost and Captain, Allen
Long regarding two Claremont Police Department Awards. Bost and Officer, Michael Kirby
were both awarded the Top Shot Award; and
Long was presented with the Officer of the Year
Award. Once the Presentation were finished,
the meeting then entered into New Business.
New Business kicked-off with the council approving Resolution 18-15 – Appointing Members to the Claremont Planning Board. Rupert
Little and Jeff Barkley were both re-appointed
to the board, and will serve through April 2020.
The council then approved Resolution 19-15
– Directing the City Clerk to Investigate a Petition for a Voluntary Annexation at 2985 Oxford
Way. The council then approved Resolution
20-15 – Call for Public Hearing - Voluntary Annexation of 2985 Oxford Way. The council then
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approved Resolution 21-15 – Directing the City
Clerk to Investigate a Petition for a Voluntary
Annexation at 3000 Frazier Drive. The council
then approved Ordinance 10-15 – Amending
the Official Zoning Map for 2883 North Oxford
Street. The council then approved a Call for a
Public Hearing Protest Petition - Text Amendment, and a Call for a Public Hearing Residential Architectural Standards - Text Amendment. And the last item under New Business
was the council approving Resolution 22-15
– Adopt Changes to the City Personnel Policy.
Once New Business was closed, the council received the Department and Committee
Reports from the Claremont Youth Council,
Police Department, Fire Department, Public
Works Department, Utility Department, Parks
and Recreation Committee, Claremont Rescue Squad, and the Planning and Zoning
Department. The City Manager’s Report was
then delivered by Catherine Renbarger. Once
Renbarger was finished with her City Manager’s Report, the meeting entered into a Closed
Session Meeting. Once the Closed Session
Meeting was closed, Claremont Mayor, Shawn
Brown Adjourned the March 7, 2016 City of
Claremont Regular City Council Meeting.
All City of Claremont City Council meetings are
held on the first Monday of every month, unless
it falls on a major holiday at 7 p.m., at Claremont
City Hall at 3288 East Main Street in downtown
Claremont. All area citizens are encouraged to
attend these meeting. For more information,
call Claremont City Hall at 466-7255, visit the
city Web site at www.cityofclaremont.org, or
visit the city Facebook page or Twitter account.
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CATAWBA INFORMATION
Catawba Rescue Squad – 300 Second Street SE –
Phone: 241-3111 – www.catawbarescue.com
Chief – Donald B. Houston
David A. Hunsucker Memorial Park – 101 Third
Street NW – Phone: 241-2215 – www.townofcatawbanc.org
The park features a walking trail, playground equipment, picnic shelters, a volleyball court, and horseshoe pits.
Oxford Convenience Center – 4637 Lookout Dam
Road – Phone: 241-3774
Hours: Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Town of Catawba Historical Association – President – John Gilbert, Vice-President – Marilyn Gabriel, Secretary – Arlene Sigmon, Historian – Albert Keiser, Jr., Trustees – Helen Campbell, Linda
Charles, Barbara Lynch & Jennifer Whisnant
Catawba Rosenwald Education Center – 403
Rosenwald School Street – Phone: 241-2734 –
www.catawbaschools.net
Principal – Shannon Clemons, Assistant Principal
– Angela Charles
Catawba Elementary School – 5415 Hudson
Chapel Road – Phone: 241-3131 – www.catawbaschools.net
Principal – Todd Sudderth, Assistant Principal –
Brigette DeArman
Bandys High School – 5040 East Bandys Road –
Principal – Angela Williams – Assistant Principals –
Brandon Harbinson & Todd Davis
Murray’s Mill Historic Site – 1489 Murray’s Mill
Road – Phone: 241-4299, 465-0383 – www.catawbahistory.org
Hours: Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun., 1:30 to 4:30
p.m. Group tours of 10 or more by appointment.
Features Murray’s Mill, Murray & Minges General
Store, Wheathouse Exhibit Gallery & John Murray
House.
Dr. Q.M. Little House 1873 Museum – 101 West
First Street SW – Phone: 241-4077, 241-2424
Tours by appointment. Features six-room brick
home with artifacts and displays. The National Little
Library is also available for research.
SHERRILLS FORD/TERRELL
INFORMATION
Every Tuesday – Baby Bounce, Sherrills Ford/Terrell Library – 2 p.m. Second Tuesday – Chamber of
Commerce Southeast Area Council, Sherrills Ford/
Terrell Fire & Rescue Building – 4 p.m. Third Tuesday – Friends of The Library, Sherrills Ford/Terrell
Library – 6:30 p.m. Every Wednesday – Sherrills Ford/Terrell Rotary Club, Sherrills Ford/Terrell Fire & Rescue Building – 7:30 a.m.; Ready to
Learn, Sherrills Ford/Terrell Library – 10 a.m. First
Wednesday – Sherrills Ford Optimist Club, Sherrills Ford Optimist Park – 7 p.m. Every Thursday
– Ready to Learn, Sherrills Ford/Terrell Library –
10 a.m. Second & Fourth Thursday – Sherrills Ford
Lions Club, Lions Den – 6:30 p.m.
Sherrills Ford /Terrell Fire & Rescue Headquarters – 4011 Slanting Bridge Road – Phone: 4782131 – www.sftfr.net
Chief – Rick Davis
Base 1 – 8073 Sherrills Ford Road – Phone: 478-
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SHERRILLS FORD/TERRELL
INFORMATION
9105, Base 2 – 4385 Mt. Pleasant Road – Phone:
704-483-9531, Base 3 – 4582 Burris Road, Denver
– Phone: 478-3296
Sherrills Ford Branch Library – 8456 Sherrills Ford
Road – Phone: 478-2729 – www.catawbacountync.gov
Branch Manager – April Green
Hours: Tue., 12 to 8 p.m.; Wed. - Fri., 9 a.m. to 6
p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sherrills Ford Convenience Center – 8876 Sherrills Ford Road – Phone: 478-2248
Hours: Wed.-Sun.; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sherrills Ford Elementary School – 8103 Sherrills Ford Road – Phone: 478-2662 – www.catawbaschools.net
Principal – Shelly Black, Assistant Principal –
Heather Houser
CONOVER INFORMATION
Monthly Community Calendar
First Monday – Conover City Council, City Hall –
7 p.m. Second Monday – Newton-Conover School
Board, 1924 Courthouse, Newton – 7 p.m. First &
Third Monday – Conover Lions Club, CVMC Jade
Room – 6:45 p.m.; and Newton-Conover Athletic
Boosters, Newton-Conover High School AV Room
– 6:30 p.m. Every Tuesday – Ready To Learn, Conover Library – 11 a.m.; and Newton-Conover Rotary
Club, Catawba Country Club – 12 p.m. Third Tuesday – Conover Planning Board, City Hall – 7 p.m.
Every Saturday – Ready To Learn, Conover Library
– 11 a.m.; and Conover Farmers Market, 109 1st
Street East – 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., April-October.
Conover City Hall – 101 First Street East – Phone:
464-1191 – www.conovernc.gov
Conover City Council – Mayor – Lee Moritz, Jr.,
Mayor Pro-Tem – Kyle Hayman, Don Beal, Mark
Canrobert, Bruce Eckard & Joie Fulbright
Conover Planning Board – James Ten Kate, David
Brown, Robert Jarrett, Janette Sims, Helen Whitfield, Jim Rice, Ken Hilderbran & Ryan Spleet
Conover City Staff – Town Manager – Donald
Duncan, Jr., City Clerk – Cara C. Reed, City Finance Director – Vickie K. Schlichting, City Attorney – Monroe Pannell, City Planner – Lance Hight,
Public Works Director – Jimmy Clark
Conover Police Department – 115 Second Avenue
NE – Phone: 464-4698 – www.conovernc.gov
Chief of Police – Steve Brewer
Conover Fire Department – Station One, 122
Conover Boulevard East – Station Two, 1011 Hwy.
70 West – Phone: 464-1295 – www.conovernc.gov
Fire Chief – J. Mark Hinson
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Conover honors 2015-2016 NCHS wrestling team
Members of the wrestling team also participated in the state individual wrestling tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro in February. Members of the team that
participated were Spenser Harris, 106 pounds
– sixth place; Jayden Kimsey, 113 pounds –
lost in consolation round one; Chris Payne,
132 pounds – sixth place; Jacob Hardee,
152 pounds – lost in consolation round one;
Josh Walker, 170 pounds – state runner up;
and Riley Butler, 182 pounds – sixth place.
The March 7, 2016 City of Conover City
Council Regular Meeting was held at Conover
City Hall in downtown Conover at 7 p.m. The
meeting was officially Called to Order by City
of Conover Mayor, Lee E. Moritz, Jr., and then
the Rev. Johnnie McIver from Covenant Christian Church delivered the Invocation. Moritz led
everyone through the Pledge of Allegiance before the council Approved the Minutes from the
Regular City Council Meeting on Feb. 1, 2016.
Comments from visitors and guests was next on
the agenda, and when the floor was closed for
public comments the council then Proclaimed
March 2016 as American Red Cross Month.
The council then approved an agreement
for Government Affairs Representation for the
City of Conover with David Miner, President of
The Resources Group, Inc. The council then
adopted Ordinance 10-16 – Amending the
2015-2016 Budget Ordinance for the Services
of David Miner, The Resources Group. This
ordinance amended the 2015-2016 Budget
Ordinance by appropriating $8,250 from the
General Fund Balance in order to contract the
services of Miner to work on the city’s behalf
as per the contract. The council then adopted
Ordinance 11-16 – Amending the 2015-2016
Budget Ordinance for Roof Replacement at
Conover City Hall. This ordinance amended
the 2015-2016 Budget Ordinance by appropriating $68,835 from the General Fund Balance to replace the roof at Conover City Hall.
The council then awarded a Contract for the
2015 Water Distribution Project – Conover
Boulevard Line B to Iron Mountain Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $115,054.80
and authorized the City Manager to execute
the contract. The council then adopted Resolution 5-16 – Certificate of Achievement to the
Newton-Conover High School Men’s Wrestling
Team State 2A Dual-Team Champions. The
council then heard a Presentation regarding the Conover Downtown Revitalization
Grant Policy from Planning Director, Q. Lance
Hight. Once the presentation was finished,
the council adopted Resolution 6-16 – Conover Downtown Revitalization Grant Policy.
Moving forward, the council then adopted Resolution 8-16 – Appointing a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The council then adopted
Ordinance 12-16 – Amending the 2015-2016
Budget Ordinance for Future Expansion of the
Conover City Park. This ordinance amended
the 2015-2016 Budget Ordinance by appropri-
ating $34,000 from the General Fund Balance
and transfers these funds to the General Capital Reserve Fund to provide a reserve (1 of 3)
for the future expansion of Conover City Park.
The council then approved the tax releases
and refunds, before proclaiming March 18,
2016 as Arbor Day. The council then heard
the various Committee Reports, before the
monthly City Manager’s Report which was
delivered by Conover City Manager, Donald
Duncan, Jr. Once the City Manager’s Report
was finished, City of Conover Mayor, Lee E.
Moritz, Jr. Adjourned the City of Conover
March 7, 2016 City Council Regular Meeting.
All City of Conover City Council meetings are
held on the first Monday of the month, unless
it falls on a major holiday at 7 p.m., at Conover
City Hall at 101 1st Street East in downtown
Conover. All area citizens are encouraged
to attend these meetings. For more information, call Conover City Hall at 464-1191, visit
the city Web site at www.conovernc.gov, or
Conover Alive to be held at
Conover City Park in June
CONOVER – The City of Conover has announced that Conover Alive will be held every
Friday night throughout the month of June. The
free family friendly concerts will be held at Conover City Park at 361 5th Avenue SE in downtown Conover. The venue is located behind
the Conover Branch Library at Conover Station. A different band will perform every Friday
beginning at 6:30 p.m., and there will be beer
and food available for purchase throughout the
event. For more information, call Conover City
Hall at 464-1191, visit www.conovernc.gov, or
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Field is now set for November 8 general election
of 100,085 registered voters were cast in the
primary election. It is assumed that the record
number of voters that came out did so to cast
a vote for the person they want to see run in
the Nov. 8 general election for the office of
President of the United States of America.
On the local level, incumbent Republicans,
Dan A. Hunsucker and Barbara Gail Beatty received the most votes in the race for two Catawba County Board of Commissioners seats.
Hunsucker received 14,060 votes (39.63 percent), and Beatty received 11,210 votes (31.60
percent); defeating challenger, Troy A. Sigman
who received 10,207 votes (28.77 percent).
Hunsucker and Beatty will now run unopposed
for their seats, because no Democrats filed to
run. In other county races, Republican, Donna Hicks Spencer will face no challenger for
the Catawba County Register of Deeds seat.
In the race for the NC Senate (42nd District)
seat, Andy Wells a Republican will run unopposed. In the race for the NC House (89th
District) seat, incumbent Republican, Mitchell Smith Setzer will run unopposed. In the
race for the NC House (96th District) seat,
Republican, Jay Adams will run unopposed.
On the state level, Democrat, Roy Cooper will face incumbent Republican, Pat Mc-
Crory in the race for the NC Governors seat.
Democrat, Linda D. Coleman will face incumbent Republican, Dan Forest in the race for
NC Lieutenant Governors seat. Incumbent
Democrat, Beth Wood will run against Republican, Chuck Stuber for the NC Auditor seat.
Incumbent Republican, Steve Troxler will run
against Democrat, Walter Smith for the NC
Commissioner of Agriculture seat. Incumbent
Republican, Cherie Berry will run against
Democrat, Charles Meeker for the NC Commissioner of Labor seat. Incumbent Democrat,
Wayne Goodwin will run against Republican,
Mike Causey for the NC Commissioner of Insurance seat. Incumbent Democrat, Elaine
Marshall will run against Republican, Michael
LaPaglia for the NC Secretary of State seat.
Incumbent Democrat, June Atkinson will run
against Republican, Mark Johnson for the
NC Superintendent of Public Instruction seat.
Republican, Buck Newton will face Democrat,
Josh Stein for the NC Attorney General seat.
And Democrat, Dan Blue III will face Republican, Dale Folwell for the NC Treasurer seat.
On the national level, Republican incumbent,
Richard Burr will face Democratic challenger,
Deborah Ross for a seat on the US Senate.
Incumbent Republican, Patrick McHenry will
run against Democratic challenger, Andy Mil-
lard for the US House of Representatives District 10 seat. Incumbent Republican, Virginia
Foxx will run against Democratic challenger,
Josh Brannon for the US House of Representatives District 5 seat. And the presidential primary election saw voters siding with
Republican, Donald J. Trump who received
458,411 votes (40.24 percent), Ted Cruz who
received 418.927 votes (36.77 percent), and
John R. Kasich who received 144,401 votes
(12.67 percent) in the state. Democrats, Hillary Clinton received 616,758 votes (54.59
percent), and Bernie Sanders who received
460,434 votes (40.75 percent) in the state.
For more information regarding the Nov.
8, 2016 general election, call the Catawba
County Board of Elections at 464-2424, or
visit
www.catawbacountync.gov/elections/.
Claremont seeks volunteers
for parks and rec committee
CLAREMONT – The City of Claremont is seeking residents to join the Claremont Parks and
Recreation Committee. The committee plans
numerous events throughout the year, and
meets every third Monday of the month at 6
p.m., at Claremont City Hall at 3288 East Main
Street. For more information, call Michael Orders at 466-7255, e-mail to [email protected], or visit www.cityofclaremont.org.
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CONOVER INFORMATION
Newton-Conover Rescue Squad – Base 1, 337 East
A Street, Newton – Phone: 465-2958 – Base 2, 2705
North College Avenue, Newton – Phone: 466-0176
– www.newtonconoverrescue.org
Conover Branch Library – 401 Conover Station SE
– Phone: 466-5108 – www.catawbacountync.gov
Branch Manager – Debbie Hovis
Hours: Tue., 12 to 8 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 6
p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Conover School – 108 Seventh Street Place SW –
Phone: 464-9532 – www.nccs.k12.nc.us
Principal – Phyllis Pegram, Assistant Principal –
Valerie Leath
Lyle Creek Elementary School – 1845 Edgewater
Drive – Phone: 464-0299 – www.catawbaschools.
net
Principal – Angela Blackstock Garcia, Assistant
Principal – Danielle Caims
Shuford Elementary School – 810 Hunsucker
Drive – Phone: 464-1973 – www.nccs.k12.nc.us
Principal – Patrick Nelson
St. Stephens Elementary School – 684 30th Street
NE – Phone: 256-2570 – www.catawbaschools.net
Principal – Donna Heavner, Assistant Principal –
Robert Turner
Riverbend Park – 6700 NC Hwy. 16 North –
Phone: 256-9157 – www.catawbacountync.gov
Open Mon.-Tue. & Thur.-Sun., Nov.-Feb, 9 a.m. to
5 p.m.; March & Oct., 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; April-Sept.,
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Conover City Parks – City Park – 409 4th Street
SE; Downtown Park – 112 2nd Avenue NE; Gateway Park – 1st Street West; Hines Park – 1130 4th
Street SW; Hunsucker Park – 8th Street NE & 1st
Avenue Place NE; Majestic Park – 624 2nd Street
Drive SW; Rowe Park – 217 9th Street SW; Travis
Park – 612 6th Street Court NW & Washington/
Southwest Park – 555 4th Street Place SW
Catawba County Firefighters Museum – 3957
Herman Sipe Road – Phone: 466-0911 – www.
catawbacountync.gov
Open Fri. & Sat., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun., 1 to 4 p.m.
Adrian L. Shuford, Jr. YMCA – 1104 Conover Boulevard East – Phone: 464-6130 – www.ymcacv.org
MAIDEN INFORMATION
Monthly Community Calendar
First Monday – Maiden Town Council, Maiden Library – 7 p.m. Second Monday – Maiden Planning
Board, Maiden Library – 5:30 p.m. Third Monday
– Maiden Town Council, Maiden Library – 7 p.m.;
American Legion Meeting, Maiden American Legion – 7 p.m. Every Thursday – Ready To Learn,
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MAIDEN INFORMATION
Karissa Ewing crowned 2016 Miss Bandys High School
Pageant were Hannah Carbon, Kayjah
Dotson, Allison Honeycutt, Zamira Dover, Morgan ForbesRobinson, Madeline
Smith, Lilly Bennett,
Cortney McCall, Madison Harrington, Beth
Eades, Christal Griffin, Lilly Underwood,
and Karissa Ewing.
After a musical
performance
by
Alex Ngamhuy and
UNDERWOOD
Regan Sawyer, the
13 young ladies returned to the stage to participate in the evening gown and on stage
question competition. Once the ladies were
finished, entertainment was once again provided by Alex Ngamhuy and numerous visiting queens took the stage to be recognized.
After a brief intermission, it was time for the
contestants to line up and find out who would
be crowned Miss Bandys High School 2016.
Leading up to the announcement of Miss
Bandys High School 2016, Lanie Nicole Isenhour took one final walk on stage as Miss
Bandys High School
2015. Several other
awards were then
presented to Christal
Griffin who won the
First Entry Award;
Morgan Forbes-Robinson who won the
Best Smile Award;
and Lilly Bennett
who won the Miss
Congeniality Award.
At the end of the
program,
Madeline
Smith was named
McCALL
Fourth
Runner-Up,
Madison Harrington was named Third Runner-Up, Cortney McCall was named Second
Runner-Up, Lilly Underwood was named
First Runner-Up, and Karissa Ewing was then
crowned as Miss Bandys High School 2016.
Ewing is an eleventh grader from Maiden, and
her parents are Derek and Jeannie Caldwell.
She is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Key Club, BETA Club, and the
Student Government Association where she
serves as the Junior Class President. For more
information, call the school office at 241-3171,
or visit www.catawbaschools.net/bandys.
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Maiden Library – 9:30 a.m. First Thursday – American Legion Meeting, Maiden American Legion – 7
p.m.
Maiden Town Hall – 19 North Main Avenue –
Phone: 428-5020 – www.maidennc.com
Maiden Town Council – Mayor – Robert L. Smyre,
Mayor Pro-Tem – Ronnie Williams, Max Bumgarner, Jr., Marcus Midgett, Trina Michael & Fore
Rembert
Maiden Beautification Committee – Charles Adams, Mark Beals, Mary Jo Williams, Rhonda Fulbright & Anette Barkley
Maiden Board of Adjustments – Donald Long,
Mike Morris, Doug Ledford, Danny Hipps & Roger Isenhour. Alternates – Vernon Stinson & Lewis
Parlier
Maiden Planning Board – Lynne Jenkins, Joseph
David Miller, Bruce Ikard, Josh Grant & Pat Keener.
Alternates – Marian Abernathy & Lora Herman
Maiden Town Staff – Town Manager – Todd
Herms, Town Clerk – Wendy Vanover, Town Attorney – Scott Conrad
Maiden Police Department – 201 West Main
Street – Phone: 428-5005 – www.maidennc.com
Chief of Police – Tracy Ledford
Maiden Fire Department – 113 West Main Street
– Phone: 428-5028 – www.maidennc.com
Fire Chief – Danny Hipps – Assistant Fire Chiefs –
Tracy Caldwell & Kenneth Huffman
Maiden Public Works Department – 113 West
Main Street – Phone: 428-5033 – www.maidennc.
com
Director – Billy Price
Maiden Recreation Department – 207 East Klutz
Street – Phone: 428-5023 – www.maidennc.com
Director – Jody Rogers
Recreation Advisory Committee – Kenny Moore,
Tracy Caldwell, Michelle Diciuccio, Derek Lawing,
Scott Carpenter & Allen Sigmon
Maiden Rescue Squad – 3496 St. James Church
Road, Newton – Phone: 428-9841 – www.catawbacountync.gov
Rescue Chief – Dustin Frye
Maiden Branch Library – 11 South A Avenue –
Phone: 428-2712 – www.catawbacountync.gov
Branch Manager – Phillip Overholtzer
Hours: Tue., 12 to 8 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 6
p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Maiden Elementary School – 201 North Main Avenue – Phone: 428-8769 – www.catawbaschools.net
Principal – Lori Reed, Assistant Principal – JR Sigmon
Maiden Middle School – 518 North C Avenue –
Principal – Brian Hefner, Assistant Principal –
Shannon Plemmons
Maiden High School – 600 West Main Street –
Principal – Robert Bliss, Assistant Principals – Caine
Houser & Melissa Gemes
Tuttle Elementary School – 2872 Water Plant Road
– Phone: 428-3080 – www.catawbaschools.net
Principal – Laura Marie Ingenito, Assistant Principal – Fred Whalen
Maiden Town Parks – Union Street Park – Union
Street; Rosenwald Park – South C Avenue &
Maiden Recreation Park – 207 East Klutz Street
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New sheriff substation
opens in Sherrills Ford
SHERRILLS FORD – A new substation for the
Catawba County Sheriff’s Office serving the
Sherrills Ford/Terrell community was officially
opened with an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 27. The substation is
located in the old Sherrills Ford Branch Library
building at 8456 Sherrills Ford Road in Sherrills Ford. The new substation will give deputies
and detectives much needed office space and
an area for presentations by crime prevention
and lake patrol officers on topics such as boating and water safety. Renovations were made
in 2015 at a cost of $24,000. The work created
two detective offices, two interview rooms, an
office for two lake patrol officers, an office for
two road patrol deputies, an unused room,
renovated bathrooms, renovations to the sidewalks, and a resurfacing of the parking lot. For
more information, call Captain, Joel Fish at 4658345, or e-mail to [email protected].
Catawba Fire Department to
host fundraiser on April 9
CATAWBA – The Catawba Volunteer Fire Department at 108 North Main Street in downtown Catawba has announced plans to host
its annual rib eye steak dinner fundraiser on
April 9 from 4 p.m. until all the steaks are sold.
Everyone throughout the area is invited to dine
at the fire department, or take a to-go plate.
The meal will include a choice of baked potato or fries, salad, roll, dessert, and tea or
coffee. All steaks are cooked to order. The
cost for a plate is $13 for adults, and $6 for
children. All take out orders are $13 per plate,
even child’s plates. Money raised from the
fundraising event will go towards purchasing needed equipment for the department.
For more information or to place a to go order, call 241-4955, e-mail to [email protected], or visit www.catawbafire.org.
THE CLAREMONT COURIER
HALL OF FAME
Cheryl Ramsey; Bob & Rita Busbee; In Memory
of Bob Ramsey; Helen Ramsey; Mary Frances
Busbee; In Memory of Willard & Pauline Yount;
Mike Pannell; Peggy Miller; Mitchell Setzer;
Smith Setzer & Sons, Inc.; Thelma Wysong; In
Memory of Russell & Mary Boggs; In Honor of
Nell Hewitt; Town of Catawba Historical
Association, Inc. Board Members; In Memory
of PJ Stanley; Rev. Dennis & Jean Richards;
In Memory of Darrin Hollar; & In Memory of
Robert Ramsey, Jr.
To 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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It’s farmers market season once again
citizens of Catawba, Iredell, and Lincoln counties, a lot of that local produce will end up being sold at the Catawba Farmers Market, Conover Farmers Market, Catawba County Public
Health Farmers Market, Downtown Hickory
Farmers Market, Lincoln County Farmers Market in Denver, Mooresville Rotary Club Farmers Market, and the Troutman Farmers Market.
All of the markets mentioned in this article are
set to open their 2016 seasons in the very near
future. Citizens who visit any of these markets
can typically expect to find a bountiful harvest of
seasonal vegetables, fruits, farm raised meats,
eggs, fresh flowers and plants, jellies, jams,
ciders, wines, baked goods, gluten-free offerings, arts and crafts, soaps, and much more.
The Catawba Farmers Market is held every
Wednesday in May through September rain
or shine at Center United Methodist Church
at 4945 Sherrills Ford Road in Catawba from
2 to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call the
church office at 241-4122 or 695-6683, or visit
www.facebook.com/farmersmarketatcumc/.
The Conover Farmers Market will open its
eighth season on April 23, and will be held
every Saturday rain or shine in the Conover
Post Office parking lot at 109 1st Street East
in downtown Conover from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
through Oct. 1. In addition to all of the weekly
food and craft offerings, the market will also
feature live music, children’s activities and
numerous gardening topics during the 2016
season. For more information, questions, or
to get a vendor application, call 234-7075,
e-mail to [email protected], visit www.conoverfarmersmarket.org, or their Facebook or Twitter page.
The Catawba County Public Health Farmers Market will be held every Thursday from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., from June through September. The market is located at the Catawba
County Public Health Department at 3070 11th
Avenue Drive SE in Hickory. The market accepts cash, debit cards, EBT, WIC Farmers
Market Nutrition Program and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers as
forms of payment. For more information, call
695-5861, e-mail to [email protected], or visit www.catawbacountync.gov/phealth/Adult/FarmersMarket.asp.
The Downtown Hickory Farmers Market
will kick off its 2016 season on April 16, and
will run every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to
3 p.m.; and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
through Nov. 26 on Union Square in downtown Hickory. For more information, call 3221121, or visit www.hickoryfarmersmarket.com.
The Lincoln County Farmers Market in Denver
will open its 2016 season on April 2, and will be
held every Saturday rain or shine in the Rock
Springs Elementary School parking lot at 3633
Highway 16 North in Denver from 8 a.m. to 12
p.m., through Dec. 17. For more information,
questions, or to secure a vendors spot, call (704)
736-8452, e-mail to [email protected], or
visit
www.lincolncountyfarmersmarket.com.
The Mooresville Rotary Club Farmers Market is held every Wednesday and Saturday
rain or shine from June through November
from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., at 150 South Church
Street in downtown Mooresville (across
from First Baptist Church). For more information, or to secure a vendors spot, call
(704) 663-3892, e-mail to [email protected], or visit their Facebook page.
The Troutman Farmers Market will kick off its
fifth season this spring at the Troutman ESC
Park at 338 North Avenue. For more information,
call Danielle Upright at (704) 528-7600, e-mail
to [email protected], visit www.
townoftroutman.org, or their Facebook page.
Conover to host annual
litter sweep event
at Conover City Hall at 464-1191, or visit www.
conovernc.gov or the city Facebook page.
CONOVER – The City of Conover has announced plans to host its annual litter sweep
day event on April 23 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Everyone in the Conover area is asked to organize a volunteer group from their workplace,
church, club, neighborhood, family, or school
and help remove litter from the community
roadways. The city will provide trash bags,
safety vests, gloves, and maps. The city will
also provide a free hot dog lunch which will
be served at the Conover Station community
room patio in downtown Conover at 403 Conover Station SE at 12 p.m. Prizes will also be
awarded for the most unusual pieces of litter
found. For more information, contact Joy Heller
Area Cub Scout pack to
CLAREMONT – The St. Mark’s Lutheran
Church Cub Scout Pack 359 is currently selling tickets for its BBQ dinner and silent auction event on to April 23. The cost is $10 for a
ticket, and the dinner will include BBQ, beans,
cole slaw, roll, dessert, and a drink. Dinner
will be served in the church Family Life Center at 3216 West Main Street in downtown
Claremont from 4:30 to 6 p.m., and again
from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Patrons can dine-in or
purchase a take-out a plate. For more information or to purchase tickets, e-mail Christina Carpenter at [email protected].
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A National Day Of Prayer
Observance Will Be Held On
Thursday, May 5 At 7:00 AM
In The Claremont City Hall
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Monday, May 30 At 11:00 AM
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Heidi Cruz speaks at Four Seniors programs planned
Peas In A Pod on March 14 for surrounding areas
PHOTO BY SCOTT W. RAMSEY
On March 14, Heidi Cruz, wife of US Presidential candidate, Ted Cruz held a meet
and greet event at Four Peas In A Pod at
426 Conover Boulevard West in Conover.
Cruz was in the area campaigning for her
husband leading up to the March 15 NC primary elections.
CATAWBA, MAIDEN, & NEWTON – The Claremont/Catawba/Sherrills Ford area Seniors
Morning Out (SMO) program at Center United Methodist Church at 4945 Sherrills Ford
Road in Catawba; the Maiden SMO program
at the Maiden Community Center at 207 East
Klutz Street in Maiden; and the Newton SMO
program at First Presbyterian Church at 701
North Main Street in Newton have announced
some of the highlights for the month of April.
The
Claremont/Catawba/Sherrills
Ford
SMO highlights include: April 11, music by
Carolina Style Chorus; April 18, music by
Kellerhaus; April 19, Restless Leg Syndrome
program and program on the R.M.S. Titanic;
April 26, music by the Bandys High School
Jazz Band. To reserve a spot, contact site
manager, Wendy Thomas at 320-0434.
The Maiden SMO highlights include: April
6, group exercise and spelling bee; April 11,
health fair, and avoiding scams program;
April 20, corn hole games, and elderly crime
statistics; April 25, cooking class for cucumber hors d’oeuvres; April 26, music by Sentimental Journey. To reserve a spot, contact
site manager, Loretta Hefner at 320-5966.
The Newton-Conover SMO highlights include: April 4, woodcarving demonstration;
April 6: cooking lesson on berry squares;
April 7, depression program; April 11, music by Carolina Style Chorus; April 14, depression program; April 21, program on the
R.M.S. Titanic; April 28, Music by Elvis tribute artist Ed Smith. To reserve a spot, call
site manager, Robyn Curtis at 455-4133.
Seniors Morning Out is a free half-day program held on Monday through Thursday for
ages 60 and older from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. For more information, call 695-5610 on
Monday through Friday, or visit http://www.
MealsonWheelsofCatawbaCounty.org or facebook.com/MealsonWheelsofCatawbaCounty.
Claremont Lions Club
hosts monthly meeting
Claremont to host Memorial
Day service on May 30
CLAREMONT – The City of Claremont has announced plans to host its annual Memorial Day
service at the Veterans Memorial at Claremont
City Park at 3384 East Main Street in downtown
Claremont on May 30 beginning at 11 a.m. The
yearly event will feature area pastors, a guest
speaker, patriotic music, and more. For more
information, call Recreation Events and Park
Maintenance Coordinator, Michael Orders at
466-7170, or e-mail to [email protected]. You can also obtain more information by visiting the city Web page at www.cityofclaremont.org, or the city Facebook page.
PHOTO BY THE CLAREMONT LIONS CLUB
The Claremont Lions Club hosted electrical contractor, Adam Beagles during its
March meeting. Beagles is the Operations
Manager at Beagles Electric. and talked
about solar power/installation/maintaining
and local solar farms. The Claremont Lions Club meets at the St. Marks Lutheran
Church Family Life Center at 3216 West
Main Street in downtown Claremont on the
third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. For
more information, call Eyan Townsend at
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The Coffey Pot to host two
events in April
CLAREMONT – The Coffey Pot at 3279 East
Main Street in downtown Claremont will host its
monthly Dinner With Friends event on April 16,
which will include an entree, salad, two sides,
dessert, and a drink. A social time will be held
from 5:30 to 6 p.m., and the meal will be served
at 6:15 p.m. These social outings are designed
for couples and single people throughout the
area to gather in a relaxed atmosphere and
get to know one another. Reservations are
required, and must be made by April 14. For
more information, or to make reservations, call
Nicky Setzer at 459-9668, or Candy Coffey at
615-7050, or e-mail to [email protected]. A
free poetry tea party will also be held on April
21 at 5 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Claremont Library, and will feature poetry readings
and the opportunity to decorate a coffee mug.
Call 466-5108 to register for this free event.
Conover Hardware to host
customer appreciation event
CONOVER – Conover Home and Commercial
Hardware at 101 2nd Street SW in downtown
Conover has announced plans to host its annual Customer Appreciation Day on May 5
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature
storewide sales and specials throughout the
store, as well as a door prize give-away. Factory representatives from numerous vendors will
be on hand to provide product demonstrations
and answer questions. For more information,
call 465-1161, e-mail to [email protected], or visit www.conoverhardware.com.
CVCC to host notary
public classes in April
HICKORY – Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory will offer three notary public
courses during the month of April. Classes will
be held on April 13 and 23 from 8:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m., at CVCC’s East Campus, Room
1050 in Hickory. Another class will be held on
April 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at CVCC’s
Alexander Center in Taylorsville. Class is re-
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quired for people interested in becoming a
notary public, each class gives students an introduction to state statutes regulating notaries.
Pre-registration is required one week prior to
the class. The $75 registration fee, including
an instructional book, must be paid in person.
Students must read the book prior to the class.
For more information, call Janet Lail at 3277000, Ext. 4116, or e-mail to [email protected].
Campus Room 975, with a registration fee
is $167. State regulations require all establishments to have a manager on duty that is
ServSafe certified. Registration includes book
and answer sheet. Participants must pre-register by April 11. CVCC will also host a WordPress class, Monday through Thursday on April
18-21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The class will be
held on CVCC’s East Campus in Room 956,
a registration fee is $75. This introduction
Area libraries offer free tax with
session is intended for people who are intercounseling through April 12 ested in WordPress, but have not yet created
NEWTON – AARP tax-aide tax counseling a WordPress site. Pages, posts, categories,
and e-file services will be offered through April
12 at no charge to senior citizens and low income families. Services will be offered at the
Catawba County Library in downtown Newton
each Tuesday; and the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on the SALT Block in Hickory each
Thursday. Appointments are required, but walkins will be accommodated only if the session is
not fully booked. For more information or make
an appointment, call 358-4634 on Monday
through Friday between from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
tags, widgets, and plug-ins will be explained.
CVCC will also host an Excel 2 class, on Tuesday and Thursday, from April 12-28. The class
will be held on CVCC’s East Campus in Room
1050, and the registration is fee $75. If you are
familiar with Excel and would like to learn advanced features such as sorting and querying
data, cell and file protection, and macros this
class is for you. For more information or to register for any of these classes, call Janet Lail at
327-7000, Ext. 4116, or e-mail to jwlail@cvcc.
edu. You can also obtain more information by
visiting the CVCC Web site at www.cvcc.edu.
Newton to host spring yard
sale on April 30
NEWTON – The Newton Parks and Recreation Department has announced plans to
host its annual spring yard sale on April 30.
The sale will be from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at
Southside Park at 1775 Southwest Boulevard,
behind the National Guard Armory. Booth
spaces are available for $10 per person, and
are 12 feet by 12 feet. The registration deadline is 5 p.m., on April 22. No home-baked
goods may be sold, but pre-packaged food
will be allowed. For more information, call
Charles James at 695-4350 or 217-4446.
CVCC to host various
classes in April
HICKORY – Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) in Hickory will host a ServSafe
food safety manager training and certification
course on Tuesday and Thursday from April
19-28. The course will be held at CVCC’s East
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Let’s visit Dogwood Hills in Newton
NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT
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stablished in the 1950s, Dogwood Hills
neighborhood was primarily wooded
hillsides, dirt roads and tons of dogwood
trees, thus the name, Dogwood Hills. Just off
Southwest Boulevard in Newton, this beautiful
neighborhood is still full of beautiful dogwoods
that are currently in full bloom. There are thirtytwo properties in the neighborhood. Twenty-one
are improved with homes on them and eleven
are vacant. Several properties also encompass
two lots, making most residences very private.
Debbie Robinson’s father was the third person to build a home in Dogwood Hills in 1952.
She was an infant when they moved in and
has fond memories of watching the neighborhood grow. “My sister and I were two of the
six original children in the neighborhood,”
said Robinson. “As time went on, the neighborhood grew with new houses and more
children. The roads got paved and even got
street lights, which made bike riding so much
more fun. There were a lot of cookouts in the
summer and lots of great sledding in the winter. We were close enough to town to walk to
school at South Newton, walk to the movies
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Dogwood Hills is conveniently located close
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churches, attorneys, and other retail shops
and restaurants are right around the corner.
“I love Dogwood Hills,” said Robinson. “The
neighborhood is experiencing a new transition as the older generation is passing on and
a younger generation is buying and moving
in to start their families. They couldn’t have
chosen a better neighborhood, she added.”
Lynn Marilla bought her home in Dogwood
Hills in August. She spent several months
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Local Farm Bureau agent
honored at event
CONOVER – David Hollar, Catawba County
agent for North Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual
Insurance Company at 802 Conover Boulevard East in Conover
was named among
the Top 75 Agents
for 2015, by Steven
D. Carroll, CPCU,
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President and General Manager. Hollar
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Conference of the Farm Bureau Insurance
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Give your investment portfolio a ‘spring cleaning’
FINANCIAL FOCUS
N
BY SAM MORRISON
ow that spring has officially sprung,
you might look around your home and
decide it’s time for some sprucing up.
But you don’t have to confine your efforts to your
house and yard – you can also engage in a little
“spring cleaning” in your investment portfolio.
Here are a few suggestions for doing just that:
• “Dust off” your investment strategy.
Dusting is a big part of spring cleaning. Light
fixtures, shelves, windowsills – they can all acquire layers of dust and grime that need to be
whisked away. And if you’ve left your investment strategy unexamined for a long period, it
too may need to be “dusted off” and re-evaluated. Over time, your financial goals, family situation and even risk tolerance can change, so it’s
a good idea to review your overall strategy to
make sure it’s still appropriate for your needs.
• Get rid of “clutter.” Once you start tidying up your house, you might be surprised
at all the “duplicates” you find – a broom in a
bedroom, another broom in the laundry room,
a third in the garage, and so on. Just as you
probably don’t need multiple brooms, so you
may find that you have many versions of the
same type of investment in your portfolio. If you
own too many of the same investment, and a
market downturn affects that particular asset,
Cargo Transporters wins
annual award
CLAREMONT – Cargo Transporters, Inc. (CT)
headquartered at 3390 North Oxford Street in
Claremont was presented with a third place
fleet safety award at the recent Truckload Carriers Association meeting in Las Vegas. The
company placed third in its division of carriers
with annual mileage of 50 to 99.99 million miles.
From many entries across the US and Canada,
the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has
selected the division winners for its prestigious
National Fleet Safety Awards. Sponsored by
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your portfolio could
take a big hit. You
may be better off by
selling some of the
too-similar
investments and using the
proceeds to diversify
your holdings. (However, while diversification can reduce the
impact of volatility on
your portfolio, it can’t
guarantee profits or
protect against loss.)
• Remove “stains”
on your portfolio.
MORRISON
As you clean your
carpets and furniture, you might notice some
stains that should be removed. And when you
look through your portfolio, you might find
some “stains” in the form of chronically underperforming investments. Instead of holding
on to these vehicles with the hope that they
will eventually turn around, you might consider selling them and using the proceeds to
purchase new investments, which can help
fill any gaps you may have in your holdings.
• Consolidate your accounts. Have you
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a superior commitment to safety and accident
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may be useful, but for the sake of efficiency
(and to cut down on frustrating searches), you
might want to consolidate them in one place.
And you could do something similar with your
investments. Specifically, if you have some
stocks here, a couple of certificates of deposits there, and some IRAs at still another place,
you might consider consolidating them with
one financial services provider. With all your
investments in one place, you could possibly
reduce the fees and paperwork associated
with maintaining your accounts. And when
you eventually start taking withdrawals from
your IRA and 401(k), you may find it easier to
calculate these required distributions if they’re
coming from just one place. But just as importantly, when you consolidate your investments
with one provider, you may find it easier to
follow a single, unified investment strategy.
So, there you have them – some
spring-cleaning ideas to help you update
and550 energize your investment portfolio. And you won’t even need a dustpan.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use
by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Sam Morrison is a Financial Advisor for
Edward Jones at 24 South Brady Avenue
in downtown Newton. For more information, questions, or to schedule an appointment, call 464-1688, fax to (855) 379-2945,
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Antibiotics and their role in medicine
THE MEDICAL MESSAGE
A
BY DR. AMANDA H. BAILEY, DO
ntibiotics are very common in the
medical field, but what exactly is an
antibiotic? Antibiotics are a type of
agent that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria. There are multiple types of antibiotics,
which include penicillins, cephalosporins,
macrolides, quinolones, and aminoglycosides to name a few. They all work in different ways against the bacteria. Antibiotics can
be taken by mouth or given through an IV.
The history of antibiotics dates back to ancient Greek and Egyptian cultures that used
mixtures of plant materials and mold to treat infections. Robert Koch, who is primarily known
for his work with the anthrax and tuberculosis
diseases, discovered that diseases could be
caused by microbes (bacteria). Through many
experiments in the mid 1870’s he documented
the life cycles and transmission of anthrax. At
the time, this disease was causing great harm
to the workers in Europe and prior to his discoveries it was believed that many diseases
were caused by spontaneous generation or religious retributions. Once Koch had discovered
the cause, the race to find a prevention or cure
started. In 1875, John Tyndall wrote about an-
tagonist properties of fungi against bacteria;
however, the biological function of antibiotics was only first described in 1877 by Louis
Pasteur and Robert Koch. They noticed an
airborne Bacillus could inhibit growth of Bacillus anthrasis, more commonly as anthrax. This
unique characteristic of the airborne Bacillus
was referred to as antibiosis, which means
against life, by French bacteriologist Jean Paul
Vuillemin. He would later call these organisms
antibiotiques. In 1928, penicillin, the first chemical compound was discovered by Alexander
Fleming. He was working with cultures of disease-causing bacteria and noticed some green
mold in one of his petri dishes where bacteria
was not growing. The first widespread use of
term antibiotics came from an American microbiologist Seiman Waksman in 1942. Antibiotics
along with vaccinations, which will be covered
next month, have led to the near eradication
of many diseases around the developed world.
Many people believe that an antibiotic is
needed for every sniffle or sneeze, but this is
not the case. Antibiotics will only work against
bacterial infections. They do not work for viruses, such as the common cold or influenza.
Sneezing and sniffling is most often caused by
viruses or allergies. A virus will normally run
its course over seven to ten days and then
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resolve without treatment. If a patient comes
to the office and has only had cold symptoms for one or two days, most providers will
advise of symptomatic treatment and to wait
the seven to ten days prior to antibiotic use.
This of course is dependent upon severity of
symptoms and physical examination as well.
Antibiotics need to be used for bacterial infections only, such as pneumonia, urinary
tract infections, and infected skin wounds.
Even though antibiotics are a remarkable
and wonderful discovery, there are many side
effects associated with their usage. The most
common side effects of antibiotics are nausea
and diarrhea. The human body contains many
useful bacteria that inhibit the growth of some
harmful bacteria and aid in normal bodily functions such as digestion. Antibiotics disrupt the
normal bacteria in the gut, leading to overgrowth of bad bacteria causing diarrhea. They
can even cause an infection called Clostridium
difficile which causes severe diarrhea and can
lead to dehydration. Another common side effect is vaginal yeast infections as antibiotics alter vaginal bacteria as well. Other side effects
can include fever, rash, and even severe allergic reactions. Antibiotics can also interact with
other drugs. Certain antibiotics if given with steroids can increase the risk of tendon rupture.
Antibiotics can decrease the effectiveness of
birth control pills. There are certain antibiot-
ics that if taken with
alcohol can cause
severe
vomiting.
There have also been
studies that have
shown that exposure
to antibiotics early
in life can increase
the risk for obesity.
Antibiotics
have
been commonly overused and misused,
which has led to antibiotic resistance. Bacteria have evolved
BAILEY
with the use of antibiotics and have figured out ways to survive despite their usage. Usually the resistance is inherited, but it can also occur through horizontal
gene transfer or the transfer of genes in ways
other than reproduction. Bacteria can even
pass their resistant genes to other species of
bacteria, making it very difficult for treatment
of diseases that were once well controlled.
Tuberculosis is an example of a once wellcontrolled bacteria, but now there are many
new strains developing that are resistant to the
antibiotics that have been used for treatment
over many years. Another example is MRSA,
or methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus.
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Antibiotics and their role in medicine
Staphylococcus aureus is a very common bacteria found on the skin, in the nose, and respiratory tract. It is commonly known for causing
skin and respiratory infections, sinusitis, and
food poisoning all of which can be treated with
antibiotics. Although, MRSA is most commonly
known as a skin infection, it can also cause
life threatening bloodstream infections, pneumonia, and surgical site infections which are
extremely difficult to treat due to its resistance
to penicillin based antibiotics. MRSA has developed a way to render Penicillin ineffective
by changing the chemical makeup of the antibiotic. Resistance has developed over the
years with the widespread use of antibiotics in
patients and also in livestock. Common antibiotics such as Penicillin and erythromycin which
used to be very potent against many bacteria
have lost effectiveness due to resistance.
Misuse of antibiotics has also led to resistance. According to The ICU Book, “The first
rule of antibiotics is try not to use them, and
the second rule is try not to use too many of
them.” Common forms of misuse of antibiotics
are prophylactic in travelers, incorrectly prescribing dosage based on weight and history
of usage, and failure to take the full course of
antibiotics. The full course of antibiotics needs
to be taken even if feeling better because if not
this allows the surviving bacteria to grow and
reproduce into antibiotic resistant strains much
in the same way a vaccine works in a human.
Prescribing antibiotics for viral illnesses also
leads to resistance. Another misuse of antibiotics is the increased usage in animal husbandry. There have been multiple organizations
formed to try to decrease the usage of antibiotics by prescribers and to educate patients that
antibiotics are not “automatic” or always needed in order to help reduce antibiotic resistance.
Antibiotics are wonderful drugs when used
appropriately. This article was published to educate about the appropriate use of antibiotics,
and to help understand why providers say an
antibiotic is not needed at times. Appropriate
use of antibiotics help to treat and prevent the
spread of many diseases; however, if used incorrectly, bacterial resistance can occur. With
the discovery of antibiotics comes the responsibility from both the doctor and the patient.
Dr. Amanda Bailey, DO works at Catawba
Valley Family Medicine – Claremont at 2890
South Lookout Street in downtown Claremont. For more information or to schedule
an appointment with Dr. Bailey, call Catawba Valley Family Medicine – Claremont at
459-7324, or visit www.cvmgonline.org.
Various blood drives
scheduled for April
HICKORY – The American Red Cross has announced its area Blood Drives for April throughout the area. The American Red Cross suggests
you drink plenty of water and avoid caffeine on
the day of the drive. You must also bring a photo ID. For more information, call 1-800-GIVELIFE,
or
visit
www.redcrossblood.org.
• April 1 – 1:30 to 6 p.m., at Mt. Olive Lutheran
Church, 2103 Mt. Olive Church Road, Newton.
•April 2 – 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Peninsula Baptist
Church, 687 Brawley School Road, Mooresville.
• April 4 – 3 to 7:30 p.m., at Tri-City Baptist
Church, 1409 North Highway 16, Conover.
• April 4 – 3 to 7:30 p.m., at Rocky Mount
UMC, 1739 Perth Road, Mooresville.
• April 5 – 2:30 to 7 p.m., at Woodlawn Baptist Church, 440 7th Street Place, Conover.
• April 5 – 3 to 7:30 p.m., at Cornerstone
Church, 409 East Main Street, Maiden.
•April 5 – 2:30 to 7 p.m., at Providence Road Baptist Church, 3283 Providence Mill Road, Maiden.
• April 6 – 2:30 to 7 p.m., at Catawba
UMC, 209 East Central Avenue, Catawba.
• April 6 – 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at
CVCC, 2550 Highway 70 SE, Hickory.
• April 7 – 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,
at
Agricultural
Resources
Center,
1175 South Brady Avenue, Newton.
• April 7 – 2:30 to 7 p.m., at Centerview Baptist Church, 2993 East Maiden Road, Maiden.
• April 11 – 2:30 to 7 p.m., at Mt. Zion Lutheran
Church, 4420 County Home Road, Conover.
• April 11 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at LenoirRhyne University, 8th Street NE, Hickory.
• April 11 – 3:30 to 8 p.m., at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 454 Fieldstone Road, Mooresville.
• April 18 – 3 to 7:30 p.m., at Maiden American Legion, 92 East Klutz Street, Maiden.
• April 18 – 2 to 6:30 p.m., at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 225 Morgan Street, Troutman.
• April 22 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, 171 Fairview Drive, Mooresville.
• April 26 – 2:30 to 7 p.m., at Bethel Lutheran Church, 5759 Bolick Road, Claremont.
Oxford Fire Department to
CLAREMONT – The Oxford “Catfish” Volunteer Fire Department at 5688 Oxford School
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2 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $10
per plate, and a childs plate costs $6. All carry out plates are $10, and patrons can dinein or take-out a plate. For more information,
call 459-9678, or visit http://oxfordcatfishfd.
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Claremont Rescue Squad to
CLAREMONT – The Claremont Rescue Squad
at 2748 South Oxford Street in Claremont has
announced that it will host its 16th annual Pig
Pickin’ and Poker Run on April 16 at the department headquarters. The pig pickin’ will be held
from 3:30 until 8 p.m., or until the food runs out.
The poker run will begin at Blue Ridge Harley Davidson at 2002 13th Avenue Drive SE
in Hickory with registration being held from 11
a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost for a single rider is $20,
and the cost for double riders is $25. Prizes will
be awarded for the best hand and the worst
hand. The event will also feature a 50/50 drawing, silent auction, and door prizes will also be
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ongoing improvement efforts,” said Adina Andreu, CVMC Vice President. “The council will
meet once a month for 2-hour sessions offered
both during the day and in the evening to make
it convenient for those with other obligations.”
Anyone interested in serving on the Patient
and Family Advisory Council should contact
Lisa Cummings, CVMC Administrative Coordinator at 326-2260, or e-mail to lcummings@
cvmc.us for more information or to apply.
caregivers in the Fellowship Hall at Mt. Olive
Lutheran Church at 2780 North Center Street
in Hickory. Registration is not required, and
meetings are held on the second Tuesday of
the month. The next meeting will be held on
April 12 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and will focus on
helping loved ones live confidently with vision
and hearing loss For more information, call
(877) 599-2227, e-mail to [email protected], or visit www.acapcommunity.com.
Pregnancy Care Center to
host monthly meetings
Alzheimer’s support group New Web site helps those
who are homeless
planned for April 17
HICKORY – The Pregnancy Care Center
of Catawba Valley at 421 Main Avenue SW
in Hickory has announced plans to host two
monthly meetings. The first meeting will be the
abortion recovery Bible study group for men
and another meeting for women. For more
information about this meeting, call Renee
CVMC seeks participants
at 322-4272. The pregnancy loss group will
for advisory council
be held on the third Tuesday of each month
HICKORY – Catawba Valley Medical Center at 6 p.m. For more information, call Janet
(CVMC) has created the framework for a new at 322-4272. You can also obtain more inPatient and Family Advisory Council and is formation by visiting, www.pcchickory.com.
seeking participation from patients and fami- ACAP to host support
lies representing the community it serves. “We
are looking for a broad cross-section of partici- group for caregivers
pants willing to offer candid and constructive HICKORY – Adult Children of Aging Parents
feedback to help us identify and prioritize our (ACAP) will offer a free support group for area
ings will be held at Women’s Resource Center (WRC) at 125 Third Street NE in Hickory
on the third Monday of each month from 1 to
2:30 p.m. Anyone with chronic pain related to
fibromyalgia or another health related condition can join the group. Membership is free,
and guest speakers will be invited to share information. For more information or questions
about any of the WRC’s programs, call 3226333, or e-mail to [email protected].
HICKORY – While there are many groups
working on the issue of homelessness in
Catawba County, it has often been difficult to
locate the help needed in specific cases. A
new Web site hopes to correct that problem,
providing a virtual portal for citizens, law enforcement, or non-profits to quickly refer persons experiencing homelessness to resources
and information. It can be accessed at http://
safeconnectcatawba.com. Anyone with a computer or smart phone can access the site and
immediately learn about available services
and where they are located. The service can
Chronic pain support
also use GPS to identify the closest service. A
group to meet on April 18
person using the site selects the types of serHICKORY – The Hickory Fibromyalgia and vices they need and a series of choices availChronic Pain Support Group will host its next able in that area. Users of the service may also
meeting on April 18. The free monthly meet- click on a button for immediate assistance.
NEWTON – A free monthly support group for
friends and family of people with Alzheimer’s
disease and related dementias will take place
at 12 p.m., on the third Monday of each month
at Abernethy Laurels at 102 Leonard Avenue
in Newton. The next meeting will be held on
April 17. The purpose is to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers through regular meetings. For more
information, call Rev. Dr. Susan Roddey at
465-8546, or e-mail to [email protected].
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share ways to cope with their altered situation,
realizing that grieving and adjusting will take
time. For more information, call Rev. Dr. SuHICKORY – Catawba Valley Medical Group san Roddey at 465-8546, e-mail to sroddey@
(CVMG) has expanded its family medicine uchas.org, or visit www.abernethylaurels.org.
practice located in the Viewmont section of
Claremont church to host
Hickory. Now located at 1205 North Center
Street NE in Hickory, nurse practitioners Alene dementia workshop
Blair and Michelle “Mimi” Starnes join Shane CLAREMONT – St. Mark’s Lutheran Church at
Summers, MD and Maureene Andrews, PA-C 3216 West Main Street in downtown Claremont
to the staff. The new Catawba Valley Family has announced plans to host a free Dementia:
Medicine – Viewmont location is less than a Understanding It and Offering Care workshop
mile away from its previous office. Affiliated on April 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The workwith Catawba Valley Medical Center, Catawba shop will be presented by staff members of
Valley Family Medicine – Viewmont is current- Trinity Village in Hickory, and will focus on ways
ly scheduling new patients. For an appoint- congregations can care for its members and
ment, call 324-1699, or visit cvmgonline.org. their families living with dementia and alzheim-
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and adds providers
Grief support group to
hold meetings in Newton
NEWTON – Abernethy Laurels at 102 Leonard Avenue in Newton has started a grief support group for adults who have experienced
the loss of a loved one. The group will meet
every other Wednesday at 4 p.m. These sessions are free and open to the public, and
the next meeting will be held on April 13 and
27. Participants will have a chance to share
concerns they might feel uncomfortable saying to family and friends. Group members will
Nutrition Services, PO Box 207, Newton, NC
28658. You can donate on-line at www.catawbacountync.gov/dss. For more information,
call 695-5610, or visit their Facebook page.
Denim and Diamonds
event planned for April 16
which notes cancer, heart disease, chronic
lower respiratory disease, stroke, and unintentional injuries as the leading causes of death
in Catawba County. The CHA also shows
physical inactivity and poor diet, along with tobacco use, are significant preventable causes
of the county’s four leading chronic diseases:
cancer, heart disease/stroke, type 2 diabetes,
and lung disease. These diseases are directly
responsible for more than half of the county’s
deaths each year. Action plans outlining strategies to address the county’s health priorities
will be developed in the next several months.
For more information, visit www.catawbacountyhealthpartners.org,
www.catawbacountync.gov/phealth, or call 695-5800.
CLAREMONT – This year’s Denim and Diamonds fundraiser for the Children’s Advocacy
and Protection Center of Catawba County
(CAPC) will be held from 6:30 to 10 p.m., on
April 16 at the Sigmon Family Farm in Claremont. The event will feature a pig pickin’, live
bluegrass music, raffle, and more. Tickets are
$75 per person, and are available by calling the
CAPC at 465-9296. The CAPC is a non-profit
organization that works to prevent and respond Adoption and foster care
ers. Information about Trinity Village will also be to child sexual abuse and serious physical meeting scheduled
given at the workshop. For more information or abuse. You can also obtain more informaquestions, call the church office at 459-2161. tion by visiting www.catawbacountycapc.org. HICKORY – Family Builders of Catawba
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Bunker Hill High to host
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CLAREMONT – Bunker Hill High School at
4675 Oxford School Road in Claremont has
announced plans to host its annual Miss Bunker Hill High School pageant on April 9 at 7
p.m., at the River Bend Middle School Auditorium at 4670 Oxford School Road in Claremont. The pageant is open to all current female Bunker Hill High School students in the
ninth through twelfth grade. Tickets will be sold
for the event at the door, and refreshments
will also be available. For more information or
questions about the pageant, call the school
office at 241-3355, or visit www.catawbaschools.net/schools/BunkerHill/default.aspx.
Bandys to host annual Ag
Day on April 15
CATAWBA – The Bandys High School FFA
chapter will host its annual Agriculture Day
on April 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the
school farm at 5040 East Bandys Crossroads
in Catawba. Ag Day is an agriculture awareness event that features livestock, tractors/
equipment, and interactive displays that highlight the food and fiber industry. The chapter
will also be hosting their annual plant and
flower sale, a BBQ fundraiser, and a food
drive during the event. A rain date has been
planned for April 20. For more information,
call Laura E. Parker at 241-3171, Ext. 5601;
e-mail
to
Laura_Pugh@catawbaschools.
net, [email protected],
or [email protected]; or visit https://
sites.google.com/site/bandysffaagday/.
LRU Kids in College program
now accepting applications
HICKORY – Applications are now being accepted for Kids in College, the annual LenoirRhyne University summer enrichment program
for children. The Mission of Kids in College is to
expose children to the university environment
through enrichment, exploration and creative
thinking. The program will take place on June
20-24 for students in grades K-4 and students
in grades 5-8. Both sessions will run from 8:30
a.m. to 3 p.m., and lunch will be provided. Drop
off and pick up will be at the front of the Rhyne
Building. The cost of the program is $325, and
a deposit of $50 is required for registration
with the remaining balance due on May 1. Additional information and registration forms can
be found on-line at the www.edi.lr.edu/kidsincollege. Registration will be on a first-come,
first-served basis for qualified students. Parents of accepted students are invited to attend
an informational meeting at 6 p.m., on May 17
in the Belk Centrum on campus. For more in- Camp Invention offers programs that are as fun
formation or questions, e-mail Michael Lemke and imaginative as they are educational. The
at [email protected], or call 328-7189. St. Stephens Elementary camp will be held on
11-14, the Rocky River Elementary camp
CVCC announces new GED July
will be held on July 18-22, and the Sherrills Ford
testing service passing scores Elementary camp will be held on July 25-29.
HICKORY – Catawba Valley Community Col- All camps will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
lege (CVCC) in Hickory recently adopted new For more information, call the individual school
passing scores introduced by GED Testing or (800) 968-4332, e-mail to campinvention@
Service. A five-point reduction to the passing invent.org, or visit www.campinvention.org.
test score was made retroactive to Jan. 1,
2014, when the 2014 GED Test series was first
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resulting in as many as 700 new high school
equivalency diploma holders in the state. The
“cut” or passing score is being revised from
150 per test module to 145. For more information, visit www.ged.com. For more information
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Personal_Enrichment/CEIC/Basic_Skills/
index.cfm, or call 327-7000, Ext. 4353.
Area schools to host Camp
Invention this summer
CONOVER, MOORESVILLE & SHERRILLS
FORD – St. Stephens Elementary School at
684 30th Street NE in Conover, Rocky River
Elementary School at 483 Rocky River Road
in Mooresville, and Sherrills Ford Elementary
School at 8103 Sherrills Ford Road in Sherrills
Ford will all host Camp Invention this summer.
Area students do well at
SkillsUSA competition
HICKORY – Four Catawba County high school
students enrolled in Catawba Valley Community College’s welding program at the high
school level took top honors at the 2016 Regional SkillsUSA Competition held recently at
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. Taking
first place was Caleb Bach from Bandys High
School. The third place winner was Bryson Arrowood from St. Stephens High School. The
fourth place winner was Tucker Justice from
St. Stephens High School. And the fifth place
winner was Jordan Johnson from Bandys High
School. All four students will compete at the
State SkillsUSA Championships at Johnston
Community College in April. SkillsUSA promotes understanding of the free-enterprise
system and involvement in community service. Students can display their talents in
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Lyle Creek Elementary to
host color run on April 9
CONOVER – Lyle Creek Elementary School at
1845 Edgewater Drive NW in Conover has announced plans to host its first annual color run
on April 9. Check in time is 8 a.m., with the run/
walk starting at 9 a.m. Registration is $35 for
adults and $20 for children, and includes an individual color packet, a race bib, and a t-shirt.
The event is an untimed event, and will feature
a color station at the start of the event, various color stations during the event, and a color
celebration at the finish line. A portion of the
of money raised will go to support the school
backpack program. For more information or
to register, call the school office at 466-7068,
or visit www.catawbaschools.net/lylecreek.
Oxford Elementary School
assistant honored
CLAREMONT – Trina Combs, a teacher assistant at Oxford Elementary School at 5915
Oxford School Road in Claremont was recently named the Oxford Elementary Teacher
Assistant of the Year, and was also chosen
to be Catawba County’s Teacher Assistant
of the Year, and District 7 Teacher Assistant of the Year during the 2015-2016 school
year. Combs is a 15-year veteran of Catawba
3214 Catawba Street, Claremont
828.459.0086
[email protected]
Kristy Buff – Director
License #18000398
County Schools who is an assistant assigned
to a kindergarten class, as well as a leader
of small group instruction with first grade.
Combs holds a Level I Associates PDP in the
NCATA, and has participated at the local level, CCATA, district level, and held a position
on committees at the state level as well. For
more information, call the school office at 4597220, or visit www.catawbaschools.net/oxford.
The Green Room to host
Shakespeare Institute
NEWTON – The Green Room Community
Theatre at 10 South Main Avenue in Newton
has announced plans to host its 19th annual
Summer Shakespeare Theatre Institute. This
week-long theatre day camp for students in
grades 1-12 will explore the world of William
Shakespeare and his times and participate in
a production of one of his plays. Participants
will learn about acting, auditioning skills, costumes, scenery, how to memorize, mask making, lights, make-up, becoming a character on
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Bethlehem CDC to host
several events in April
CLAREMONT – The Bethlehem United Methodist Church Child Development Center at 3214
Catawba Street in Claremont has announced
plans to host its annual Port-A-Pit BBQ fundraiser on April 22 beginning at 11 a.m. Dine-in
and take-out plates will be available for $8.50
per plate. Local delivery is also available. The
menu includes 1/2 chicken, baked beans, BBQ
slaw, roll, and dessert. The CDC will also host
an open house event on April 17 from 2 to 4
p.m. This event will give people the chance to
tour the facility, meet the staff, and see the new
surfacing on the CDC playground. For more information, or to place an order, call 459-0086,
or e-mail to [email protected].
Bandys band to host yard
sale fundraiser on May 14
CATAWBA – The Bandys High School Band
Boosters have announced plans to host a
yard sale fundraiser on May 14 from 7 a.m.
to 12 p.m., on the school grounds at 5040
East Bandys Crossroad in Catawba. Vendor
spots are $10. The band is also collecting
certain items that can be donated, and pick
up is available through May 6. Vendor fees
must be paid by May 6. If you are interested
in helping, call Carla Brotherton at 308-3147,
BHHS Hope 4 a Cure Club
to host annual race on May 7
CLAREMONT – The Bunker Hill High School
Hope 4 a Cure Club will host its fifth annual
Luke and Sandra’s 5K timed race and fun run/
walk on May 7 at Claremont City Park 3384
East Main Street in downtown Claremont.
The event starts at 7 a.m., with on-site registration and packet pick-up; an opening ceremony with a balloon and dove release will
be held at 8:30 a.m.; the 5K timed race and
walk will begin at 8:45 a.m.; the 1 mile fun run/
walk will begin at 9 a.m.; and a DJ will begin
at 9:15 a.m. Early registration through April
22 is $25 per person for the 5K and $10 for
the fun run. Late registration is $30 for the 5K
and $20 for the fun run. Registration forms
can be picked up at Bunker Hill High School,
Claremont City Hall, or downloaded at www.
catawbaschools.net/bunkerhill, or the Hope 4
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CCHA to host behind the
scenes tour of Heart Square
NEWTON – The Historical Association of
Catawba County (HACC) will host an intimate
look at Hart Square in Vale, the largest collection of original historic log buildings in the US
on April 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit 15 restored 19th-century log structures, and browse
the period appropriate furnishings and objects
within them. Tours throughout the day will pay
special attention to the buildings’ architecture
and craftsmanship and the history behind
them, and includes a special lecture by Dr.
Robert Hart. Included in the price of admission
is an outdoor barbeque lunch, and the event
will take place rain or shine Tickets can now be
purchased for $63 per person at the Catawba
County Museum of History at 30 North College Avenue in downtown Newton, or by calling the CCHA at 465-0383. You can also visit
www.catawbahistory.org, or e-mail to [email protected] for more information.
WPS to finish its season
with two concerts in April
HICKORY – The Western Piedmont Symphony
(WPS) has announced it will host its last MasterWorks concert of the 2015-2015 season on
April 16. The concert will feature pianist, John
Cheek, and will be held at the PE Monroe Auditorium on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory at 7:30 p.m. A Chamber Classic
Series concert featuring the Tesla Quartet will
be held on April 2 at the SALT Block Auditorium at 243 3rd Avenue NE in Hickory at 7:30
p.m. Tickets start at $12 for both concerts.
For more information or to purchase tickets,
call WPS at 324-8603, e-mail to [email protected], or visit www.wpsymphony.org.
Acoustic Stage schedules
several concerts
HICKORY – Acoustic Stage at 734 1st Avenue
SW in downtown Hickory has announced it
will host several concerts in April and May.
Kicking things off will be David Lindley with
special guest, Marshall Ballew on April 8.
Lindley is know as an accompanist with Jackson Browne, and leader of his own band El
Rayo-X. Tickets cost $18 for Acoustic Stage
members, and $22.50 for non-members.
Tim O’Brien will perform on May 13. Tickets
will cost $22 for Acoustic Stage members,
and $26 for non-members. Darrell Scott will
perform on May 26 and 27. Tickets will cost
$25 for Acoustic Stage members, and $30 for
non-members. All shows will start at 8 p.m.
visit their Web site at www.acousticstage.
co, or the Acoustic Stage Facebook page.
at 8 p.m. A red carpet party will begin at 6
p.m. Concessions will be available at all three
events. For more information, call 464-8100,
HICKORY – Full Circle Arts (FCA) at 42-B Third e-mail to [email protected],
Street NW in downtown Hickory will continue to or visit http://newton-conoverauditorium.org.
host “Spare Parts Recycled” through April 16.
Lenoir-Rhyne University to
“Spare Parts Recycled” is a competition for art
that re-uses spare parts of things. Gallery hours host several authors
are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Tuesday through HICKORY – Lenoir-Rhyne University in HickFriday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday. For ory will finish its Visiting Writers Series in April
more information or questions about FCA, call by hosting three authors. Anne Lamott will
322-7545, e-mail to [email protected], or speak on April 7, and she is the bestselling
visit the FCA Web site at www.fullcirclearts.org. author of “Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on
and Life;” “Operating Instructions;” and
Newton-Conover Auditorium Writing
“Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith.”
to host numerous events
The free event will be held at 7 p.m., in the
NEWTON – The Newton-Conover Auditorium PE Monroe Auditorium on campus at 7 p.m.
at 60 West 6th Street in Newton will host a Paul Muldoon will speak on April 14 at 7 p.m.,
number of events in April and beyond. A Bach’s in Grace Chapel. Muldoon is know for winning
Lunch ‘n’ Listen concert will be held on April 15 the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. The series
featuring the CVCC Chamber Choir, and then will end on April 23 when Will Osborne & Mary
on May 20 featuring Eclectic Winds. The perfor- Pope Osborne speak at the PE Monroe Audimances will start at 12 p.m., and finish no later torium on campus at 7 p.m. Will Osborne is a
than 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person. A playwright, director, teacher, actor, and the auCinema Social featuring “Ferris Bueller’s Day thor of “Smoke & Mirrors.” Mary Pope Osborne
Off” will be featured on June 3 at 7:30 p.m. An- received a Lifetime Achievement Award for her
other Cinema Social featuring Disney’s “Find- highly successful “Magic Tree House” series. All
ing Nemo” on June 4 at 3 p.m. Cinema Social of these events are open to the public and free
tickets cost $5 per person. The Tony Awards for all guests. No tickets or reservations are rewill be shown on the big screen on June 12 quired. For more information, visit www.lr.edu.
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to present several productions upcoming productions
HICKORY – Hickory Community Theatre at 30
3rd Street NW in downtown Hickory has announced its next production for its 2015-2016
season, “Incorruptible: A Dark Comedy About
The Dark Ages” in the Firemen’s Kitchen Theatre on April 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22,
and 23. Thursday shows will be held at 7:30
p.m., and Friday and Saturday shows will begin at 8 p.m. The monks of Ste. Foy have problems, their relics haven’t done a miracle in 13
years, a rival church claims to be performing
miracles with the “real” bones of Ste. Foy and
now the Pope is coming to visit. Enter a sneaky
minstrel with a not-so-saintly plan. Tickets for
the production cost $16, and is rated PG-13.
The RugBug Theatre will present “The Richest
Puppy in the Piedmont” at 2:30 and 4 p.m., on
April 9, 10, 16, and 17. “The Richest Puppy in
the Piedmont” gets to go to a slumber party
for the first time. What wonderful things happen for the puppy, and all the puppy friends?
Tickets cost $5 per person, and are general
admission for all shows. HCT will close out its
2015-2016 season by presenting the musical,
“Young Frankenstein” on the Mainstage on
May 6-22. For more information, questions,
or to purchase tickets, visit the HCT Web site
at www.hickorytheatre.org, or call 328-2283.
NEWTON – The Green Room Community
Theatre will continue its 2015-2016 by presenting the Harper Lee classic drama, “To Kill
a Mockingbird.” Performances are scheduled
for April 8, 9, 15, and 16 at 8 p.m.; and April
10 and 17 at 3 p.m. School shows are scheduled for April 14 and 15 for 8 a.m. and 1:30
p.m. It’s 1935, and Scout and Jem Finch live
in Alabama with their father, Atticus Finch, an
attorney. When Tom Robinson, a black man,
is accused of a serious crime, Atticus is asked
to represent him and accepts, knowing that
his decision will likely make him and his family
unpopular in town. The musical comedy, “The
Addams Family” will be held on May 6, 7, 13,
14, 20, and 21 at 8 p.m.; and May 8, 15, and 22
at 3 p.m. All performances will be held at the
Old Post Office Playhouse at 10 South Main
Avenue in downtown Newton. Tickets can be
purchased by calling 464-6128 on Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,
or by visiting www.thegreenroomtheatre.org.
2016: An Evening of Student-Produced Plays”
on April 13, 14, 15, and 16 at 7:30 p.m., in
the Belk Centrum on the university campus
in Hickory. The production will feature four
one-act plays or scenes written, directed and
produced by Lenoir-Rhyne students. “A Night
in New Orleans: A Magic Tree House Adventure” will be held during the day on April 20,
21, and 22, with a public performance on the
afternoon of April 23. The production is based
on Mary Pope Osborne’s book, “A Good Night
for Ghosts,” which is part of the “Magic Tree
House” series. For more information, contact
Joshua Yoder by e-mail at Joshua.Yoder@
lr.edu, or by calling 328-7161. You can also
obtain more information by visiting www.lr.edu.
Area Rotary Club to host
car show on April 30
NEWTON – The Newton-Conover Rotary Club
have announced plans to host its third annual
car show on April 30 around the Square in
downtown Newton. The event will also feature
a 50/50 drawing, live music, poker walk, cake
walk, raffles, a silent auction, door prizes, and
a kid’s zone. Awards will be given at 2 p.m.,
LRU Playmakers to present for Best of Show, Club Participation, N-C Rotary President’s Choice, Top 50, Sponsors
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NEWTON – The City of Newton Human Relations Council has announced plans to host its
annual Unity Day Celebration on May 22 from
2 to 4 p.m., at the Newton-Conover Auditorium
at 60 West 6th Street in Newton. The yearly
event celebrates and embraces the diversity of
the community through word, art, dance, music, and food. This event is free and open to
the public, and following the live entertainment,
the public is invited to stick around and try different types of food from around the world.
The city is currently accepting nominations for
the 2016 Unity Award. The Unity Award recognizes a Newton resident, business, or industry that has made significant contributions
to social unity by promoting the acceptance
of diversity in Newton. Nominations should
include specific acts and characteristics that
qualify the individual for the award. The deadline to submit a nomination is April 8. The
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perform two concerts at St. Luke’s United Area chorus to host free
Methodist Church at 52 16th Avenue NW in
Hickory. The concerts will be held on April concerts in April
23 at 4 p.m., and again on April 24 at 8:45 HICKORY – The Catawba Valley Commuand 10:55 a.m. The program features well- nity Chorus has announced it will host sevloved children’s songs, traditional spiritu- eral spring concerts during the month of
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tion or questions, call 322-6058, 327-9837, 7:30 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church at 1911
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TROUTMAN – The Town of Troutman and the in Hickory; and April 19 at 7 p.m., at AbernTroutman Chair Company have announced ethy Laurels at 102 Leonard Avenue in Newplans to host its second annual Front Porch ton. There is no admission charge for these
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African Children’s Choir to
perform in Hickory
event will held at the intersection of Wagner
Street and Main Street in downtown Troutman. The free family friendly event will feature numerous arts and crafts vendors, food
vendors, beer and wine sales, live music, a
kid’s zone with bounce houses, rides, games
and storytelling, and a 60 mile and 12 mile
Rock and Ride bike sportive to support the
Carolina Thread Trail. Both rides will start
from Troutman Elementary School at 220
Hickory Hops scheduled
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HICKORY – The 14th annual Hickory Hops
brewer’s festival has been scheduled for April
16 from 1 to 6 p.m., on Union Square in downtown Hickory. The event will feature over 50
microbreweries to sample, and live music.
Tickets cost $30 if purchased on-line, $35 if
purchased at the Olde Hickory Tap Room, Olde
Hickory Station, or Amos Howards, or $40 on
the day of the event. Designated driver tickets
are $10 each, and no one under the age of
21 will be allowed to enter. Coolers, children,
and pets are not allowed into the festival area.
call 322-1121, or visit www.hickoryhops.com.
Claremont to host annual
events on May 7
CLAREMONT – The City of Claremont has announced plans to host its annual City Wide Yard
Sale, and Claremont Fire Department Pancake
Breakfast on May 7. The city wide yard sale
will be held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is no
charge to participate, but an application must
be filled out for a spot at Claremont City Hall.
Applications can be found at Claremont City
Hall. For more information, call Michael Orders
at 466-7170, e-mail to [email protected], or visit www.cityofclaremont.org. The
pancake breakfast fundraiser will be held from
6 a.m. until at the Claremont Fire Department
at 2850 Firehouse Lane in Claremont. The
menu will consist of pancakes, eggs, bacon,
sausage, juice, coffee and tea. Children ages
5 and under eat for free with a paying adult,
and adult plates cost $6 per person. Carry out
plates are available. For more information,
call 459-9296, or visit www.claremontfd.net.
Derby party to be held on
the SALT Block
HICKORY – The SALT Block Foundation has
announced plans to host a Derby party on the
grounds of the SALT Block at 243 3rd Avenue
NE in Hickory from 4 to 9:30 p.m., on May 7.
Everyone is invited to dress to impress as the
Kentucky Derby is shown live on a big screen.
The event will feature a cash bar, food, games,
raffles, contests, live entertainment, dancing,
and more. Tickets cost $30 before April 15,
and $40 after April 15. For more information
or to purchase tickets, call 324-4906, Ext.
304, or visit www.SaltBlockFoundation.org.
Annual RockyFest
scheduled for April 23
HIDDENITE – Plans have been announced for
the 4th annual RockyFest, which will be held
on April 23 at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area at Rocky Face Park at 3451 Rocky
Face Church Road in Hiddenite. The event will
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and repelling, children’s activities, food/arts/
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to visit the CVYSA Web site at www.cvysa.org
to determine the date and time players should
NEWTON – Eastern Catawba Cooperative attend. For more information, call 455-5484, or
Christian Ministry (ECCCM) will be host- e-mail to [email protected] for more information.
ing its 16th annual benefit golf tournament
Yoga for seniors to be held
at Glen Oaks Golf Club at 245 Golf Course
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shotgun start. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. NEWTON – The Newton Parks and Recreation
The event will include an Open Division and Department will offer yoga for seniors ages 55
a Church Division. Prizes will be awarded to and over every Thursday morning from 10 to
the tournament champion, the winners from 11 a.m., in April. The classes will be held on
the open and church divisions, and each April 7, 14, 21, and 28 for a suggested donahole-in-one winner. Door prizes will also be tion of $3 per class. The class will introduce
awarded. The cost to participate is $80 per participants to basic postures and techniques
person, or $320 per team. For more informa- used in yoga. Classes will be held at the Newtion or questions, call ECCCM at 465-1702, ton Recreation Center at 23 South Brady Ave-mail to [email protected], or enue in downtown Newton. For more inforvisit www.ecccm.org/benefit-golf-tournament/. mation, call 695-4317, e-mail to mwinkler@
newtonnc.gov, or visit www.newtonnc.gov.
ECCCM to host annual
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Soccer tryouts scheduled
for CVYSA in May
HICKORY – The Catawba Valley Youth Soccer
Association (CVYSA) has scheduled tryouts for
boys and girls U8 to U18 on May 18-21 at the
Henry Fork Regional Park at 5677 Sweet Bay
Lane in Hickory. Cost is $40 per player prior to
the tryouts, and $50 during the week of tryouts.
Players should bring shin guards, a soccer ball,
and water to tryouts. Tryout dates are sched-
and 1:30 p.m., in a captain’s choice format.
Proceeds from the tournament will help fund
scholarships for CVCC’s Turfgrass Technology students. Team entries before April 15
cost $350. Individual players can enter at a
cost of $100. For more information, call Gerry
Millholen at 455-2284, or e-mail to boats531@
gmail.com, or call Mary Reynolds at 327-7000,
Ext. 4387, or e-mail to [email protected].
Newton to host children’s
gymnastics classes
NEWTON – The Newton Parks and Recreation Department at 23 South Brady Avenue
in downtown Newton will offer gymnastics
classes for children ages four and older from 4
to 7 p.m., every Wednesday. Classes cost $40
per month, and discounts are available. The
instructor is Jeff Brock, who has more than 30
years of teaching experience specializing in
CVCC to host benefit golf recreational, preschool and tumbling classes.
The curriculum will include core gymnastics
tournament on April 27
skills, as well as strength and flexibility trainHICKORY – Friends of the late Rock Barn Golf ing. To register, call Brock at 244-7446 or the
& Spa golf course director of grounds, Guy Newton Recreation Department at 695-4317.
Hollar are reviving a fundraising golf tournaPromotional days by Hickory
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which will feature giveaways, celebrity appearances, theme nights, and more. The season
will kick off with several giveaways highlighting
the third title in franchise history, including a
championship trophy magnet schedule (April
14), a championship banner (April 16), and a
championship-themed poster schedule (April
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mugs (Aug. 27), presidential candidate bobbleheads (Sept. 2), and a team card set (Sept.
3). Meet-N-Greet appearances are scheduled
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and MLB Hall-of-Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry
(Aug. 27). Also on the calendar this season
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Ventures Superheroes (July 15), and Micro
Wrestling Federation Midget Wrestling (July
16). The schedule also includes returning
theme night fan favorites in Star Wars Night
(Aug. 12), Christmas in July (July 29), the
Battle of the Bags cornhole tournament (Aug.
25), and two Bark at the Park nights (June 18
and July 16). New theme night for 2016 will
be Country Night (July 1), Pixar 30th Anniversary Night (Aug. 26), 90’s Night (Sept. 2),
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Catawba County Kids
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CONOVER – The annual Catawba County
Kids Marathon will be held on April 30 at 9
a.m., at the Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds in Newton. The YMCA of Catawba
Valley is currently seeking vendors and donations to be used for the cash awards that will
go to the top five participating schools. Checks
can be made to YMCA of Catawba Valley, Attention: Naomi Mitchell, 1104 Conover Boulevard East, Conover, NC 28613. For more information or questions, call Mitchell at 464-6130.
CVCC to host its annual
‘Run of the Mill’ 5K
CATAWBA – Catawba Valley Community College will hold its eighth annual “Cru Run of
the Mill” 5K charity cross-country run/walk on
April 9, at historic Murray’s Mill at 1489 Murray’s Mill Road in Catawba. The event begins
at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $25 ($10 runners
ages 14 and under) through April 3; after April
3 the entry fee is $30 ($15 runners ages 14
and under). Awards will be given to the top
male and female competing and age groups
in the timed 5K run. Register online at http://
runofthemill.eventbrite.com/. For more information, call Amanda Crouse at 327-7000,
Ext. 4365, or e-mail to [email protected].
be moved inside the center. For more infor- prize of $10,000 is also available on Hole 3.
mation, call the church office at 478-2518 or To register, visit www.CatawbaRegionalHos478-2552, or visit www.rehobethumc.org. pice.org, or contact Sue Mulay at 466-0466,
HICKORY – AIDS Leadership Foothills Area
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(ALFA) has announced plans to host its anHunting and boating
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walk, and high heel dash on April 9 at Union NEWTON – The Newton Parks and Recre- education classes scheduled
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a.m. The high heel dash will begin at 11 a.m. 6 to 7:30 p.m. No partners are needed for this of April and May. The first class will be held
Awards will be presented to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class, and the fee for the class is $55. The on April 16 and again on May 14 from 8 a.m.
place for overall male and female winners for classes will be held at the Newton Recreation to 4 p.m., at the Catawba Valley Wildlife Club
the 5k. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards will be Center at 23 South Brady Avenue in down- at 2705 Lynn Mountain Road in Vale. Another
presented for each age group: 10 and under, town Newton. For more information, e-mail class will be held on May 7 from 8 a.m. to 2
11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, Cheri Toney at [email protected], or call 327- p.m., at the CVCC Satellite Building at 345
60-69, and 70 +. For more information, visit
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www.alfahikeforhope.org or https://runsignclass will be held on May 21 from 8 a.m. to
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tournament on May 9
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Weekly walking program
NEWTON – Catawba Regional Hospice will participants need to pre-register for the classto be held at Terrell church host its 13th annual Friends Fore Hospice Golf es. Courses are a minimum of six hours, and
TERRELL – Every Tuesday and Thurs- Tournament on May 9 at the Catawba Country certification is accepted in every state and
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eryone in the area. Everyone will use the player costs are $100, and a foursome costs Road in Sherrills Ford. For more information,
track at the Connor Recreation Center un- $400. Prizes will be awarded to first, second, or to register for any of these classes, visit
less it is raining, and then the walking will third, and women’s flights. A hole-in-one cash www.ncwildlife.org, or call (800) 662-7137.
ALFA Hike for Hope and
5K to be held on April 9
DEALERS WELCOME!
(704) 775-4848
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XD Elite Cheer makes
announcements
CATAWBA – XD Elite Cheer at 201 North Main
Street in downtown Catawba has announced it
will host several tryout prep class during the
months of April and May. The classes are for
boys and girls ages 8-18 regardless of skill level. These classes are designed to help those
trying out for middle school, high school, or an
all-star cheerleading team. The classes will
be held on April 5, April 12, April 19, April 23,
May 3, May 10, May 17, and May 24. All of the
classes will be held at 7 p.m. Classes cost $12
for one, $32 for three, and $55 for five. XD Elite
is also offering Zumba classes every Monday
and Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m., for everyone ages 13 and up. The cost to participate is
$5 per class. XD Elite will also host a chicken
dinner and yard sale fundraiser on April 9. All
proceed will be used to help send the Junior
and Senior teams to the US Finals at Virginia
Beach, VA in May. Chicken dinner tickets cost
$10, and the menu includes chicken, beans,
cole slaw, roll, and dessert. Patrons are invited to dine-in, take-out a plate, and delivery
is available before 11 a.m. and after 2 p.m.
Donations are also being accepted. For more
information or to purchase tickets for the fundraiser, call 302-0983, e-mail to xdelitecheer@
gmail.com, or visit www.xdelitecheer.com.
the Community Center. To sign up, visit https:// Newton to host spring
runsignup.com/Race/NC/Newton/ItTakesaVillage5Kand1MileFunRun. For more informa- softball tournament in April
CONOVER – Concordia Christian Day School’s tion, call 465-8521, e-mail to grossidivito@ NEWTON – The Newton Parks and Recreboys and girls basketball teams recently won uchas.org, or visit www.abernethylaurels.org/. ation Department will sponsor a men’s Spring
the 49th annual Lutheran Invitational Basketball
Fling Softball Tournament on April 9 at Jacob
Tournament in Baltimore, MD. The tournament Bunker Hill athletics
Fork Park at 3730 N.C. 10 West in Newton.
included teams from Maryland, Virginia, and makes announcements
ASA rules will be used, and teams will be furNorth Carolina. The Lady Crusaders defeated CLAREMONT – Bunker Hill High School at nished with ASA-approved .44 core/375 comSt. Paul’s Lutheran 32-30 for the champion- 4675 Oxford School Road in Claremont has an- pression balls. The first place team will receive
ship. Anna Grace Hinshaw and Claire Tomlin- nounced that Dave Haynie has been named as T-shirts, and the second place team will reson were named to the All-Tournament Team. the new head football coach. Haynie takes over
ceive one dozen balls. For more information,
Concordia’s boys team defeated Concordia the program from Travis Conner who recently
call Charles James at 695-4350 or 217-4446.
Prep to win the championship. Haden Patel and resigned. Haynie spent the last two years as an
Cody Zimmerman were named to the All-Tour- assistant coach for the Bears program. Haynie Let Us Handle All Of Your
nament Team. For more information, call 464- teaches English at Bunker Hill, and is also the
Storage Needs At...
3011, or visit http://school.concordianc.org/. JV boys basketball head coach and an assisAbernethy Laurels to host tant coach on the boys varsity basketball team.
Haynie has over 20 years of experience as
5K and fun run on April 23 a head coach, with stops at North Wilkes
NEWTON – Abernethy Laurels Retirement and McDowell. He also coached in Carroll
Community at 102 Leonard Avenue in Newton County in Hillsville, VA; Manchaster in Mid- 28 Bethlehem School Road, Hickory
will host the “It Takes A Village” 5K and one lothia, VA; and at Fork Union Military Acadmile fun run/walk on April 23. The fun run/walk emy. The school also announced that head Three Miles North Of Lake Hickory
will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the time chip 5K will varsity baseball coach, Marty Curtis recently
For More Information
begin around 8:50 a.m. Both the fun run/walk coached his 400 win for Bunker Hill. Curand 5K will start and finish at the CORE Fitness tis guided the Bears to a 4-0 win over West Call: 459-2484 • Fax: 459-2484
lot and the route will encompass the facility Iredell in both schools’ season openers Feb- E-Mail: [email protected]
campus. The cost to participate is $30 for the ruary. For more information, call the school
Or Visit:
5K, and $20 for the fun run/walk. Brunch and office at 241-3355, or visit www.catawbwww.claremontselfstorage.com
an awards ceremony will be held at 10 a.m., in aschools.net/schools/BunkerHill/default.aspx.
Concordia basketball
teams win LIT tournament
BETHLEHEM
MINI STORAGE
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ACROSS
1. Lump Of Dirt
5. Orb
10. Soft Throw
14. Inventor, Elias _____
15. To Fray As Fabric
16. The Smallest Of The Litter
17. Level
18. Declares
19. A Continent
20. Wordy
22. Humorous
23. Actress, Sandra _____
24. Have Lunch
25. Satisfy
29. Vexed
33. Highest Peak
34. Await Action
36. Actor’s Part
37. _____ The Books; Study
38. Crows And Robins
39. Frontiersman, ___ Carson
40. Garden Of _____
42. Facial Blemish
43. Greek Island
45. Earnest
47. Pittsburgh Pro
49. Ulna Location
50. Taylor Or Jillian
51. Small Canyon
54. Sprinkled
60. Region
61. Passed Out Cards
62. Contest
63. Skin Mark
64. Art Stand
65. Wicked
66. Mama And _____
67. Disappear Without A ____
68. Location
DOWN
1. Sonny’s Ex
2. No _____ Lost; Dislike
3. Was Indebted To
4. Makes Bare
5. Student’s Mark
6. Molten Rock
7. Baking Chamber
8. Ernie’s Friend
9. Golfer, Ernie _____
10. Betrayer
11. Eject
12. In An Irritated Mood
13. Remain
21. Tidy
22. Pale
24. Stops
25. Dull Pains
26. Vanity
27. An Apostle
28. Heroic Tales
29. Mountain Range
30. Country Bumpkin
31. Superior Class
32. Dissuade
35. Sea Eagle
38. US Novelist, Vicky _____
41. _____ Falls, New York
43. Penny
44. Goes Back On One’s
Word
46. Source Of Iron
48. “Tell The Teacher”
51. Pant
52. Killer Whale
53. Harvest
54. Burn
55. House (Spanish)
56. Actor, _____ Baldwin
57. Musician, _____ Shankar
58. Leave Out
59. Edit Out
61. Motor City (Abbr.)
By James Loftin. The
Answer Key is on Page 2.
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Area church to host BBQ
fundraiser for Hospice
HICKORY – Augustana Lutheran Church at
1523 16th Street SE off of Highway 70 SE in
Hickory will host their annual BBQ fundraiser in
support of Catawba Regional Hospice on April
10 from 12 to 2 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall.
The meal will include BBQ, baked beans, cole
slaw, rolls, dessert, and a drink. Dine-in and
take-out plates are available, and the cost is
$8 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under.
For more information, call the church office at
328-6706, visit www.augustanalcms.360unite.
com, or the church Facebook page.
PCCCV to host prayer
breakfast
NEWTON – The Pregnancy Care Center
of Catawba Valley (PCCCV) is inviting area
pastors, spouses, and church staff members
to join PCCCV volunteers, staff, and board
members for their annual Pastors’ Concert
of Prayer Breakfast on April 12 from 7:30 to
9:30 a.m. The event will be held in the Fellowship Hall at First Baptist Church of Newton at 501 Northeast Boulevard in Newton.
For more information, e-mail to Janet Shores
at [email protected], or call Robin Canipe at 322-4272. You can also obtain more
information by visiting www.pcchickory.com.
Foster Care Sunday to be
held on May 22
HICKORY – Churches in Catawba County are
invited to participate in Foster Care Sunday on
May 22. This event will emphasize the need
for more foster parents throughout the county.
Foster Care Sunday is being sponsored by
Family Builders, the foster and adoption unit
of Catawba County Social Services. Churches may participate in Foster Care Sunday by
placing a notice in their church bulletin, making an announcement during church services,
or by other means of their choice. For more
information, call Megan Hildebran at 6954553, e-mail to [email protected], or visit www.fostercatawba.com.
activities. The event is free, but patrons are
asked to bring canned goods or any non-perishable food items. The registration fee for the
show is $20 for cars, bikes, and trucks. To register, call Jada Thompson at (704) 450-2752,
or e-mail to [email protected]. For more
information, call the church office at (704)
873-5250, or visit www.horizonchurch.net.
Claremont to observe
National Day of Prayer
CLAREMONT – The city of Claremont has
announced plans to observe the National Day
of Prayer on May 5. The observance will be
held in the Claremont City Hall parking lot at
7 a.m. The event is an annual day of observance designated by the US Congress, when
are asked to turn to God in prayer and
Area church to host annual people
meditation. For more information, call Clarecar show on April 30
mont City Hall at 466-7170, or visit www.citSTATESVILLE – Horizon Church at 316 Sig- yofclaremont.org, or the city Facebook page.
nal Hill Drive in Statesville will host its sixth Hickory Junior Women’s
annual car, truck and bike show on April 30.
The event will be held in the church parking Club to host event
lot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will also HICKORY – The Hickory Junior Women’s
feature live music by Evolve, a presentation by Club will host a free spring fling event at the
In His Steps Dance, Iredell County Firefighter historic Shuford House at 534 3rd Avenue
Association’s pink fire truck, bounce house, SW in Hickory on April 24 from 2:30 to 4:30
50/50 drawing, milk chugging contest, food p.m. The event is designed for people of all
sales, arts and crafts vendors, and games/ ages, and will feature photo opportunities,
bounce houses, games, snacks, and more.
The event will be held rain or shine, and activities will be held inside the Shuford House
if it rains. The group is also asking for donations for Catawba Regional Hospice.
Items needed include toiletry items, items
for care packages, or non-perishable food.
For more information, visit www.catawbaregionalhospice.org/patient_comfort_items/.
CVCC and HACC to start
new book club on April 13
NEWTON – A new history-based weekly book
club that is free and open to all students and
adults in the community, is a collaboration between Catawba Valley Community College and
the Historical Association of Catawba County.
The first session of the new book club will be
held on April 13 at 10 a.m. The group will meet
every Wednesday at 10 a.m., at the Catawba
County Museum of History at 30 North College
Avenue in downtown Newton in the new CVCC
classroom. The book for discussion on April 13
is “The Catawbans: Crafters of a North Carolina County,” authored by prize-winning historian
Dr. Gary R. Freeze. There is no charge to join
the book club, and refreshments will be served.
For questions about the book club or to pick
up a copy of the first volume of “The Catawbans” in the museum gift shop, call 465-0383.
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
3216 West Main Street
Downtown Claremont
459.2161
www.stmarksclaremont.org
Service Times: Sundays
8:15 AM & 10:30 AM
For more information or questions, call the
church office, or visit our Facebook page.
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Bethlehem UMC schedules
various April events
CLAREMONT – Bethlehem United Methodist
Church 3214 Catawba Street in Claremont has
announced that the United Methodist Women
mission projects are collecting Box Tops for Education and Campbell Soup Labels. Collection
jars for the labels are located in the old church
kitchen and on the table in the Fellowship Hall.
The church is also collecting greeting cards for
St. Jude’s Ranch for Children. A new ministry
for children in K-5th grade called B.L.A.S.T.
will meet every Wednesday at 6 p.m., in the
Fellowship Hall with devotion learning and
monthly mission outings and events. Contact
Angela Dean at 241-4868 for more information. Hands at Work will meet the first and third
Monday of the month at 10 a.m. For more information, call the church office at 459-7480,
First Baptist Church to host
several upcoming events
CLAREMONT – First Baptist Church of Claremont at 4791 South Depot Street in Claremont
will host Paul Edwards who will share with the
church his remarkable experience with death on
April 3 at the 11 a.m., worship service. On April
10 at the 11 a.m., worship service the church
will host an officer appreciation service honoring and recognizing all local, state, and federal
law enforcement personnel. Lunch will follow
the service in the Family Life Center. For more
information, call Jerry Teague at 310-3283.
The church will also host a yard sale during the
Claremont city wide yard sale on May 7 from 7
a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information on any of
these events, call the church office at 459-7110.
Bethel Lutheran Church to
host several events
CLAREMONT – Bethel Lutheran Church at
5759 Bolick Road in Claremont has announced
that the senior youth will host a yard sale on
April 23 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendor spots
are $15 for two parking spaces, and vendors
are responsible for providing their own tables.
For more information, contact Heidi Hedrick
at 459-0680, or by e-mail at [email protected]. The church will also host a port-a-pit
chicken fundraiser on May 6 from 11 a.m. to 3
p.m., or until all the food is sold out in the Family Life Center. Plates cost $10 and includes 1/2
BBQ chicken, baked beans, cole slaw, roll, and
dessert. Contact the church office for advance
tickets. Deliveries in the immediate area will be
made for orders of 10 or more plates. For more
information, call the church office at 459-7378,
e-mail to [email protected], or visit
http://bethelms.org, or their Facebook page.
Rehobeth UMC to host
numerous events
TERRELL – Rehobeth United Methodist
Church at 9297 Sherrills Ford Road in Terrell
will host the King’s Daughters Closet on April
2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and April 6 from 5 to
8 p.m., for area high school girls who need a
dress for prom. All dresses are $25 each. For
more information, e-mail Natalie Gray at [email protected], or call 478-2518. The
church will host Zumba classes every Monday
and Wednesday at 10 a.m. A spring fashion
show and tea sponsored by the Mae Howard
Circle will be held in the Fellowship Hall on April
9 at 12 p.m. Tickets are $15 and sold in advance.
Contact the church office for more information
For more information, call the church office
at 478-2518, e-mail to [email protected], or visit http://rehobethumc.org.
St. Mark’s Lutheran makes
April announcements
CLAREMONT – St. Mark’s Lutheran Church at
3216 West Main Street in downtown Claremont
has announced that Women of the ELCA are
taking nominations for its Woman of the Year
through April 24. The winner will be announced
at a Mother’s Day celebration in the Family Life
Center on May 8. The Women of the ELCA will
host a Bible study and meeting on April 19 at 11
a.m. The church directory is holding sign-ups
for pictures, which will be held by appointment
on April 22 from 2 to 8 p.m., and April 23 from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call the
church office at 459-2161, e-mail to [email protected], or visit www.stmarksclaremont.org, or their Facebook page.
Redeemer Lutheran
Church plans April events
CATAWBA – Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran
Church at 200 South Main Street in Catawba
has announced it will host a youth pinto bean
dinner fundraiser after the worship service on
April 10. A Kendra Scott Trunk Show will be
held on April 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. Refreshments
will be served during the event, and everyone
is welcome to attend. The church will host
bring a friend to church day on April 17. Everyone is then asked to take their programs to
the Hickory Crawdads baseball game at 3 p.m.
Four dollars from every ticket sold will go to
the church when you show your program. The
Men’s Club annual fish fry will be held on April
23 from 5 to 7:30 p.m., in the Parish Hall. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for children ages
12 and under. All take out plates cost $8. For
more information, call the church office at 2412371, or visit www.redeemercatawba.com.
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church NALC
3180 West Main Street, Claremont
828.459.7195
Sunday School - 9:30 AM
Morning Worship - 10:30 AM
Other Services By Announcement
Rev. C. Jason Sigmon
“Your Friendly Neighborhood Church”
www.mtcalvarynalc.org
BETHLEHEM
United Methodist Church
1854 Shady Lane
Newton
3214 Catawba Street, Claremont, NC
(One Block North of Main Street)
Rev. Dennis Marshall, Pastor
E-Mail: [email protected]
(828) 459-7480
• Sunday Worship At 9:39 AM And 11:00 AM
• Nursery Care & Children’s Church During Worship
• Casual Dress Welcome
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The morning comes: Psalm 30:5
FROM THE PULPIT
BY REV. DENNIS J. RICHARDS, SR., D.MIN., D.D.
A
s we read the scripture we can hear
the heartbeat of David, “A man after God’s own heart.” Here’s the
part we want to examine. “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” There are three things I want to discuss.
A POSSIBILITY “WEEPING
MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT”
It doesn’t say seeping shall endure for a
night, but it gives the possibility that it may
endure throughout the night. We’re living in
the night. Spiritual darkness is all around us.
Only light shining in this world is Jesus Christ
who said, “I am the light on the world.” Sorrow, trouble and tears are sure things in this
world. There’s doubt, dissatisfaction, distrust,
and darkness today. We all know this. Weeping is the result of pain, affliction, heartache,
and trouble. David had many sad songs. In
the mist of some of Hallelujah Psalms, you
can find David’s tears. He was again calling
on God in his distress. He sought God’s comfort when he felt death was near. He begged
God’s forgiveness when sin overtook him.
David surely knew he was living in the night
and that weeping would endure until morning.
Jeremiah was called “The Weeping Prophet.” He saw the sin of his people and their
certain destruction and his eyes were as rivers (Jeremiah 9:1). In the book of Lamentations there are five chapters of tears. The
Prophet continually weeps for people. Jesus
was a man of sorrows and acquainted with
grief. From Bethlehem’s manger to Calvary’s
cross, the Saviour carried a heavy heart.
A PROPHECY “BUT JOY
COMES IN THE MORNING”
There’s a sure prophecy of a brighter day.
In Isiah 21, the question was asked, “Watchman what of the Night?” Watchman replies,
“The morning comes and also the night.” Yes,
the morning is coming for the child of God. He
may suffer the darkness now, but day will soon
break. When will the morning come? There is
only one answer, when Jesus comes; He is
the Bright and Morning Star. When He comes,
day will break in great brightness over all the
world. There are some spiritually blind who
say, the world is improving every day. A study
of God’s Word and world condition tell us that
is not true. The darkness of sin is all around us,
but praise God, the night will one day be over.
Christ is coming and morning comes when He
comes. Let’s lift our eyes and look for Him.
A PROMISE “JOY
First Baptist Church
4791 South Depot Street, Claremont
459-7110
Rev. Dennis J. Richards: Pastor, Doctor Of Ministry & Doctor Of Divinity
Rev. Jerry Teague: Associate Pastor/Educational Director
Sunday Schedule
Sunday School – 9:45 AM
Morning Worship – 11 AM
Children’s Church – 11 AM
Evening Worship – 6 PM
Wednesday Schedule
Wednesday Night Service – 7 PM
RA’s And GA’s Meeting – 7 PM
Sunday Prayer Breakfast – 8:30 AM
Every Third Sunday Of The Month
Plan To Worship With Us This Sunday! We Love The Lord, Each Other And We Love You!
COMES IN THE MORNING”
Tears may endure throughout this night, but
joy is coming. This is the promise of Him who
cannot lie. “And God shall wipe away all tears
from the eyes: and there shall be no more
death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall
there be any more pain, for the former things
are passed away. When morning comes.” Night
is gone and darkness dispelled. This is for the
child of God for they are the one who looks for
the morning. The Christian should hate darkness because he hates sin and Satan. Those
who love darkness will surely have their fill
of it in the world to come, but the children of
God are anxious for the day Jesus will come.
Tears will be gone. This is God’s promise
for He says, “I will wipe away all tears from
their eyes.” Joy will reign forever. Our joy will
be so great, when the morning comes that
we will even wonder why we ever sorrowed.
Light will be on all our ways. Darkness, despair, toil and violence will all disappear.
Before Jesus’ death, He said, “You shall be
sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into
joy.” When He arose from the grave this was
fulfilled. We have joy in our hearts today because we believe in the risen Christ. But that
joy is nothing to compare with the fullness of
joy which shall be ours when we see Jesus
face to face. We shall rejoice because darkness will never come again. Tears are never
far away even in our
happiest times, but
when morning comes,
joy will reign forever.
How near we are
to the coming of Jesus, no one knows
but it might be today
or tonight or tomorrow. Look at the
scripture again for
a moment. “For His
anger endureth but a
moment, in His favor
is life.” These words
speak of God’s willRICHARDS
ingness to forgive
sinners. His anger will soon disappear when
men repent and believe. His favor is life, yes
life everlasting. Our happiness is bound up
in God’s favor. Without Him, life is dark and
hopeless. With Him, there is hope and the
promise of joy in the morning. Come to Jesus now. A foretaste of Heaven awaits you in
Christ. Such joys as you have never known
will be yours when you see the Saviour.
The Rev. Dennis J. Richards, Sr., D.,
Min., D.D. is the Minister of First Baptist
Church of Claremont. For more information, call the church office at 459-7110.
BETHANY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
2952 BETHANY CHURCH ROAD, CLAREMONT, NC
For information about our
worship and ministries, visit
www.BethanyUccClaremont.org
828.464.5194
REV. COLLEEN SAMSON
Sunday Adult Faith Formation – 9:30 AM
Sunday Worship – 10:30 AM • Youth & Teens Meet Weekly
Bethany United Church Of Christ Is An Inclusive Church
Serving The Needs Of People On Their Spiritual Journey
OUR
PRIORITY
IS YOU!
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PHONE
828.241.2422
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Monday-Friday
8:30AM-6:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM-1:00PM
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108 Leaning Oak Dr.
Doug Balog, R.Ph.
PHONE
704.658.1184
OPEN
Monday-Friday
8:30AM-6:30PM
Saturday
9:00AM-2:00PM
CLAREMONT
3319 E. Main St.
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PHONE
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Monday-Friday
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Saturday
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OPEN
Monday-Friday
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Saturday
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