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No laughing matter
Police search for ax-wielding clown
FROM O-N-E REPORTS
A ax-wielding clown attempted to assault a Hickory resident on
Friday night.
When police arrived to the scene on the 1300 block of 20th
Avenue NE in Hickory, at 4:32 a.m., the victim of the assault said
that the suspect came to her residence wearing a clown mask and
a multi-colored wig, swinging an ax in attempt to slash her.
The victim told police that she was able to remove the suspects
mask, and noticed that he was an acquaintance of hers.
After the victim removed the mask, the suspect fled the residence.
The suspect in the assault is reportedly Jimmy Daniel Raybon.
Raybon currently has a warrant out for his arrest with the charge
of assault with a deadly weapon.
The victim was not injured during the assault.
The suspect has yet to be located and arrested, according to officials.
Any information on the whereabouts of Raybon can be reported
to the Hickory Police Department by phone at 828-328-5551.
TOM ROWE
Brigman claims
Regional Superintendent
of the Year
Each week, the O-N-E will put the
spotlight on an elected local official
to have a better understanding of
their political stance as well as their
personal life. These profiles are for
current elected officials only and are
not candidate profiles for the
upcoming election.
FROM O-N-E REPORTS
Political Affiliation:
Democrat
Up for Reelection in Newton
City Council in 2015
Q.Who was your childhood hero?
A.“My father, Sam Rowe Sr.”
Q. What is your favorite local restaurant?
A. “I like all Newton restaurants.”
Tutti
Frutti
gives
back
Q.Tell us more about your family.
A. “Jane and I have been married for 48 years. We have two
grown daughters – Marylynn
Miles and Nancy Rowe, a son in
law, John Miles, and our grandsons, Davis and Jackson Miles.
Marylynn and her family live in
See ROWE, Page 3
Faith based local business
raises money for non-profits
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON
O-N-E CONTRIBUTOR
Saturday, Aug. 1, marked the one
year anniversary for locally owned
Tutti Frutti. To celebrate, the frozen
yogurt shop hosted a carnival-style
fundraiser.
Activities included face-painting, a
dunking booth, a ball toss, a duck
game, and darts. Guests were given
free popcorn, water and brownies. As
an added bonus, Twist The Balloon
Man was on-hand to make unique balloon art for children.
Inside, Tutti Frutti offered homemade frozen yogurt flavors such as
cotton candy, funnel cake and salted
caramel apple. After making a purchase, customers could spin a wheel
and win either a free item or a discount.
Also, tickets were being sold for a
book-bag raffle. The “Frozen” and
“Avengers” themed bags were filled
See FRUTTI, Page 3
Dr. Dan Brigman, Superintendent, Catawba County
Schools, has been named
the 2015-16 Northwest
Regional Superintendent
of the Year by the Northwest RESA Superintendent’s
Council. This
alliance is comprised of 13
superintendents from public school districts across
the Northwest portion of
the state. Brigman will
now compete for the NC
Superintendent of the Year,
the
highest
honor
bestowed on a North Carolina superintendent.
“Dr. Brigman is an outstanding
educational
BRIGMAN
leader who always has the
best interests of his students and staff at heart,
notes Dr. Joseph Sinclair,
NW RESA Executive Director. “Serving in the United
States Navy,combined with
his experience as a NC
See BRIGMAN, Page 3
Driver flees scene of
crash, leaves passenger
in critical condition
FROM O-N-E REPORTS
On Sunday, August 9,
2015 at 4:07 a.m. a 2014
Kia Soul, driven by an
unknown white male
subject, struck a utility
pole on 17th St NW near
Main Avenue NW. The
vehicle left the scene and
parked behind a residence, where the driver
then left on foot.
Erik Boyles of Hickory,
an unrestrained passenger of the vehicle, sustained critical injuries
due to the collision and
was left at the scene. Two
other subjects arrived at
the vehicle and took the
passenger to Frye. Hickory Police were notified of
the crash by off duty officer at Frye Regional
Medical Center. Mr.
Boyles was later transferred to Wake Forest
Baptist Medical Center.
The Hickory Police
Department’s
Traffic
Safety Unit is investigating the collision.
The
investigation is ongoing. If anyone has any
information regarding
this case or the identity
of the driver, please contact the Hickory Police
Department’s
Traffic
Safety Unit, 828-3285551.
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Obituaries
Local people
serving with dignity
and understanding
Guy Henry Hedrick
Guy Henry Hedrick, 82, of
Conover passed away on
Friday, August 7, 2015 at
Catawba Regional Hospice.
Born September 21, 1932
in Catawba County to the
late Albert and Mattie Drum
Hedrick. Guy was a member
of Covenant Baptist Church
in Conover. He worked for
the Public Works Department in Conover and Claremont and retired from the City of Newton Public Works
Department.
Guy enjoyed going fishing at Kure Beach, gardening
and spending time with his grandkids and his beloved
dog “Lucky”.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by
his first wife; Florence Hedrick, brothers; Raymond
Hedrick, Bob Hedrick, John Hedrick, sister; Lois Dellinger
and step-daughter; Brenda Walker.
Those left to cherish his memory are;
His wife of 17 years: Geraldine Barrett Hedrick of the
home
Sons: Henry “Bud” Hedrick of Claremont
Guy A. Hedrick and wife Janice of Maiden
Step-Sons: Randy Walker and wife Cindy of Catawba
Dean Hughes of West Virginia
Daughters: Wilma Faye Phillips of Newton
Judy Garland and husband Richard of Catawba
Bonnie Slate and husband David of Catawba
Mary Ann Hughes and husband Roger of Conover
Becky Hedrick of West Jefferson
Step-Daughter: Debi VanBramer of Pittsfield, MA
Sister: Aileen Moses of Sherrills Ford
24 Grandchildren
40 Great-Grandchildren
A service to celebrate Guy’s life will be held on Tuesday,
August 11, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Covenant Baptist Church
in Conover. Rev. Edwin Elmore will officiate. Burial will
follow at Catawba Memorial Park. The family will receive
friends on Monday, August 10, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
at Covenant Baptist Church. Serving as pallbearers: Allen
Hughes, Jason Garland, Armand Pero, Eric Pero, Roger
Grindstaff, and Scott Walker.
The family would like to express their appreciation to
the staff of Catawba Regional Hospice for the care that
was given to Mr. Hedrick during his illness.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the family
to offset funeral costs: Geraldine Hedrick, 2230 Travis Rd.,
Conover, NC 28613
Condolences may be sent to the Hedrick family at
www.bennettfuneralservice.com
The Hedrick family is in the care of Bennett Funeral
Service of Conover, 828-465-2111
Ralph Roy Edwards
Ralph Roy Edwards, age
72 of Hopewell Church
Road, died Monday, August
10, 2015 at his residence.
He was born on September
2, 1942 in Cumberland, Wisconsin to the late Eli and
Mildred Lammers Edwards.
Ralph was a member of
Smyrna
Independent
Church where he served as
former President of the
Church Council and attended Brotherhood meetings.
He was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired
with over 27 years of service at Commscope. Ralph
enjoyed puzzles and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by
his brothers, George and Harold Edwards.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Dorothy “Dot”
White Edwards; son, Ralph Wayne Edwards (Dorothy) of
Waco; daughters, Kimberly Edwards (Maurice Smalley) of
Cherryville, Crystal Crain (Dylan) of Greer, SC, and April
Wills (Jason) of Sherrills Ford; grandchildren, Taylor
Edwards, Taylor Morrow, and Eva Donelow; brothers,
Roland Edwards (Ruth) of Sherrills Ford and Dwight
Edwards (Evelyn) of Statesville; sisters, Carolyn Reece,
Ikie Woodruff (Ken) and Hilda Petty (Roger) all of Sherrills Ford; sisters-in-law, Yvonne Edwards of Sherrills
Ford and Joan Edwards of Maryland; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 12,
2015 at 4:00 PM at Smyrna Independent Church with Rev.
Charles Ballard officiating. Burial will follow in the
church cemetery. The family will receive friends on
Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:45 PM prior to the service at the
church.
Memorials may be made to Smyrna Independent
Church, 6770 Sherrills Ford Rd. Catawba, NC 28609.
Condolences may be made at www.carpentersfuneralhome.net
Peggy Jo Beatty Everhardt
Peggy Jo Beatty Everhardt, age 75, of Conover, NC
passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Trinity Village
in Hickory. She was born June 30, 1940 in Catawba County.
A private service will be held at a later date.
The Everhardt family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home & Cremations in Conover.
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Troy William Boston
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015
Frances Bernice Campbell
Troy William Boston, age
69, of Newton, NC, passed
away on Sunday, August 9,
2015 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.
Born May 8,1946 in Catawba County, he was the son of
Nellie Simmons Boston of
Conover and the late Mack
Troy Boston. He was a member of First United Methodist
Church in Newton and was a former member of the NewtonConover Rescue Squad. Troy worked as a wrecker driver
early in his career and loved NASCAR. He retired from
CommScope Cable where he had worked for many years.
In addition to his father,he was preceded in death by a son,
Charles Boston; and brother, Terry Boston.
In addition to his mother, left to cherish his memory are
his sons,Billy Boston and wife,Beth,of Conover,Scott Boston
and wife, Annette, of Lincolnton; daughter-in-law, Kim
Boston of Newton; grandchildren, Chris Boston, Thomas
Boston, Chase Boston, Krystal Wells, Sarah Boston, LeAnna
Rainwater; great-grandchildren, Emily, Kaitlyn, Alex, Emerson, Jacob; sister, Rita Marie Boston of Conover; brother,
Wayne Boston of Newton; nieces and nephew, Tonya Shumate, Jennifer Corey, Amanda Tinkham, Hillary Simmons,
Duane Boston, Jill Boston; and several great-nieces and
nephews.
A Service of Remembrance will be held on Thursday,
August 13, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Drum Funeral
Home in Conover with Rev.Dr.David Greene officiating. Burial will follow in Conover City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 9:45 to
10:45 a.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to NewtonConover Rescue Squad, PO Box 488, Newton, NC 28658.
Condolences may be made to the Boston family at
www.drumfh-conover.com.
Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Conover,
NC, is honored to serve the Boston family.
Frances Bernice Campbell, age 88, of Newton, passed
away Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Catawba Valley Medical
Center in Hickory.
She was born December 11, 1926.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m.,
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at May’s Chapel United
Methodist Church in Maiden. Burial will follow in the
church cemetery.
The family will receive friends prior to the service
from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church.
Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home & Crematory in
Newton is honored to be serving the Campbell family.
Carl Domenick Golden
Carl Domenick Golden, age 86 of Hickory passed
away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2015.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be
announced by Jenkins Funeral Home.
The Golden family has entrusted arrangements to
Jenkins Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Newton-#828-464-1555.
Kathleen Gentry Chester
Kathleen Gentry Chester, 83, of Lenoir passed away
on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Conover Nursing Center.
She was born June 21, 1932 in Caldwell County.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August
11, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Blue Ridge Memorial Park in
Lenoir. The family will receive friends following the
service.
The Chester family is in the care of Bennett Funeral
Service of Conover, 828-465-2111
Community Calendar
Ongoing
Community Worship
Each week, several
churches
of
various
denominations in the
Newton community sponsor a Sunday Afternoon
Community Pastoral Worship Service for the public.
The services are conducted by ministers from several churches in the Newton area, from 4:30 pm to
5:30pm each Sunday at the
First Presbyterian Church
chapel, at 701 North Main
Avenue in Newton. The
services are pastoral in
nature and are designed
for those who may be
grieving the loss a loved
one, a relationship, a job, a
friend, or may be facing a
stressful, difficult situation
in life and are searching
for comforting hope in
dealing with their situation.
Reverend Fred Thompson of Newton coordinates
the service each week.
Since January 19, 2014,
people have enjoyed
music, scripture readings
and a brief pastoral message from one of sixteen
(16) ministers from the
Newton area. For more
than a year, each week,
attendance has varied
from 13 to 103 people.
The public is invited to
come as you are and enjoy
a kind word, an uplifting
message, beautiful music
or a friendly smile during
this inspiring and comforting service.
For more information
call
Reverend
Fred
Thompson at 828-4642824. We hope to see you
there next Sunday.
Artists Exhibit
A number of artists
from the Uni4 Artists are
featured in an exciting new
exhibit on display from
August 3 – September 30 at
the Lucas Mansion Gallery
in the Hiddenite Arts &
Heritage Center.
The
theme for the exhibit is
“Will the Circle be Unbroken”.
The works shown
reflect various mediums
including acrylic, collage,
glass, oil, mixed media,
sculpture, and watercolor.
Many of the featured
works of art will be available for sale.
The public is invited to
meet the artists during a
reception on Saturday,
August 8 from 2:00 – 4:00
in the afternoon at the
Hiddenite Arts & Heritage
Center in Hiddenite. Light
refreshments will be
served. The center is located at 316 Hiddenite
Church Road, in Alexander
County.
The exhibit is
free and open to the public
and will be available for
viewing Monday – Friday
from 10:00 – 4:30, and on
Saturday from 10:00 – 3:00.
For more information
regarding the Hiddenite
Arts & Heritage Center, call
them at 828-632-6966, or
visit
their
website:
http://www.hiddenitearts.o
rg.
Aug. 12
WWII Story
Sixty-six years after its
successful
completion,
Eddie Ide of Newton will
tell the story of the Berlin
Airlift after the German
capital was blockaded by
the Soviets following
WWII.
His “Saving a City” talk
to Newcomers of Catawba
Valley is free and open to
the public. Ide will speak at
10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug.
12, at Hickory Regional
Airport.
With 300,000 Soviet
troops
surrounding
Berlin, the airlift went on
15 months in 1948 and
1949. British and American
pilots were landing aircraft
loaded with supplies every
3 minutes to supply 2.4
million people.
Ide is a planner and
speaker for the Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation
and has spoken with many
of its pilots and the Germans that the airlift
helped during the Cold
War.
Aug. 15
Democratic Women
meeting
Hickory, NC, August10,
2015 – The Democratic
Women of Catawba County, an auxiliary of the
Catawba County Democratic Party, will hold its
monthly meeting on
August 15, 2015, at CCDP
headquarters at 1612 Tate
Blvd. SE, Hickory.
“This is an important
meeting for our group,”
said President Lynn Dorfman.“The working groups
we formed at our June 20
work session will report
on their efforts and we’ll
start to outline our activities and priorities to best
prepare for the important
2016 election year.”
All members and those
interested in becoming
members are encouraged
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to attend the meeting.
Meetings open with a
bring-your-ow n-lunch
social period and the gavel
comes down at 12:30 p.m.
to open the business meeting.
Aug. 18
Business Seminar
The Catawba Valley
Community College Small
Business Center will present “Fundraising Fundamentals for Non-Profits”
on Tuesday August 18
from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
at CVCC’s Corporate
Development Center in
Hickory.
Non-Profit organizations must continually
look for new funding
sources and ways to support their services and
mission as support from
traditional
sources
declines. This seminar
reviews the primary elements of fundraising,
compares the types of
fundraising to an organization's needs, and provides best practices for
developing
funding
sources.
There is no charge to
attend this seminar, but
pre-registration
is
required. To register or
for more information
please contact the CVCC
Small Business Center at
828-327-7000, ext. 4117 or
visit http://sbc.cvcc.edu to
register on-line.
Aug 29
Quartets and Cuisine
It is time again for Quartets & Cuisine, a night of
music, food, and fun in
support of the Hickory
Soup Kitchen! This years
event will be held at Lake
Hickory Country Club on
August 29th. Doors open at
6:00 and the entertainment
will begin at 6:30. Tickets
are $30.00 The night
includes a plated meal
served by the club, and
entertainment by the
Antics, Acapella Fellas, and
the Moonlighters chorus
whose
Barbershop
melodies will carry you off
to a place of Harmony &
Fun. There will be a cash
bar as well. Tickets are
available at the Soup
Kitchen Monday through
Friday. This event WILL
sell out so get you ticket
now and come out to support our mission to feed
the hungry in Hickory! For
more information call 828327-4828.
Sept. 25
N-CHS Class of 1965
5oth reunion
Join fellow classmates
for our celebration. On
Friday night, Sept. 25 we
will gather for a Red Devil
home football game. Then
on Saturday night we will
continue our celebration at
Catawba County Club.
Join classmates in our celebration of our great
memories from those
great four years at NCHS.
We will also remember our
great teachers and fellow
classmates who are not
with us in body any longer.
If you need more details,
contact Eddie Warren @
828 464-9643.
Nov 21
HMA Open House
Hickory Museum of Art
(HMA) Galleria seeks area
artists to display and sell
their works as part of its
Open House and Holiday
Sale on Nov. 21 from 10
a.m. until 4 p.m. The annual open house is the official
kick-off to the Galleria
museum store’s holiday
season.
“December is our
biggest month of sales as
people come in to find that
unique,
locally-crafted
gift,” said Clarissa Starnes,
HMA Galleria Manager.
“Involvement from area
artists will not only benefit
them, but also the Museum. Shopping local and
supporting local artists
benefits the entire community, so their partnership is greatly appreciated.”
Cost to reserve booth
space is $50, with artists
retaining 100 percent of
self-managed sales. HMA
will provide one round
table for displaying sale
items. Additional display
items must be provided by
artists. Artists already featured in the HMA Galleria
are encouraged to bring
additional items for selfsell that day, since they will
be asked to leave merchandise in the gift shop for
register sales.
Deadline to reserve
space is Oct. 1. Space is
limited. For more information, or to reserve booth
space, contact Clarissa
Starnes, HMA Galleria
Manager at 828-327-8576,
ext. 210.
(828) 464-0221
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Foard grad earns Eagle Scout rank Rowe
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Newton- Owen James Williams, of Scout Troop 238 at
Zion Lutheran Church in Hickory, led by Scoutmasters
Dale Hollar and Kevin Reese, has earned Eagle Scout rank
May31 at Abernethy Memorial United Methodist Church,
where he is an active member.
Williams’ Eagle Scout project was a prayer garden built
at Abernethy Memorial Church in memory of Dave
Glover, a former member and Scoutmaster of Abernethy
Church. Williams’ project consisted of trimming trees,
preparing land, planting plants and building a bench for
the garden. The purpose of the project is to give people a
peaceful beautiful place for prayer, reflection and rest.
Williams began his Scouting journey at Zion Lutheran
Church as a first-grade Tiger Scout in Pack 238 with Kimberly Price as his Scout Leader. He is a member of the
Order of the Arrow, a brotherhood of Honor Campers. He
served as Jr. Patrol Leader, earned 29 badges. He is grateful to Mrs. Price for all the work and influence she had in
helping him to complete the journey to Eagle Scout. He is
also grateful to all the other leaders, Scouts and mentors
he has met and worked with over the last eleven years.
Williams just graduated from Fred T. Foard High
School where he played football and basketball during his
years at FTF. He was a member of the Beta Club. He also
participated in an internship with the law firm of Corne
the city of Newton in
the the Startown area.
Nancy also lives in the
Startown area just outside the city. My brother, Sam Rowe Jr., is deceased and my sister
Ann Ragland lives in
Smithfield, North Carolina.”
PHOTO SPECIAL TO THE O-N-EX
Shown are Rodney Throckmorton, Rev. Faye Herbin, Eric Williams,
Owen Williams, Kim Williams, Dale Hollar.
and Ciley and with Judge BJ Mullinax. He will be attending CVCC this year and transferring to UNCC next year
and majoring in Political Science and then attending
Charlotte School of Law.
Williams is the son of Eric and Kim Williams of Newton.
Paul Harris Fellow award
FROM O-N-E REPORTS
Larry Robinson
of United Beverages of North Carolina was recently
honored with the
Paul Harris Fellow
award during the
Ne w to n - C o n ov e r
Rotar y’s Aug. 4
meeting.
PHOTO BY TERESA BIGGS
Larry Robinson, center, was recently awarded the Paul Harris Fellow award during at the N-C Rotary
Club meeting at Catawba Country Club. Here, he poses with granddaughters Lexie and Hannah, after
receiving the award.
Named after the
founder of Rotary
International, the
Paul Harris Fellow
award is given to
those Rotarians
who have donated
at least $1000 to
the Rotary Foundation.
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principal and superintendent, has prepared
Dan
to
continually
demonstrate his outstanding ability to lead
and inspire others.” Sinclair believes that Dr.
Brigman’s positive and
energetic attitude has
much to do with his success. “He refuses to be
discouraged by the challenges in public education. Rather, Dan places
his steadfast focus on facilitating the successes of
his students and teachers.”
Brigman’s “Educate
and Celebrate” approach
has created a positive atmosphere for students,
parents, and staff. When
asked about his unique
philosophy,
Brigman
says he “understands
that schools must evolve
to meet the needs of a
global society,” but also
adds that “creating and
nurturing positive relationships throughout the
schools and within the
community is essential
to this learning process.”
The Catawba County
Board of Education and
his district embrace this
positive vision.
“Dr. Brigman’s openminded approach is a
tremendous attribute in
his leadership role,” offers Glenn Barger, former
CCS
Superintendent.
Barger further recognizes that “Dan Brigman
is well-known and respected
throughout
North Carolina for his
expectation of excellence
and his passion for innovation.” In fact, his initiatives have placed his
district on a path for
continued success. As
recognized recently in a
district-wide AdvancEd
review, Superintendent
Dan Brigman’s visionary
leadership has allowed
for new educational programs that will give
CCS’s students an absolute advantage. The
CCS
Career-Technical
Education program is a
model for other districts
in the region. The review
team from AdvancEd
commended the variety
of CTE programs as providing “multiple pathways to graduation,
preparation for postgraduate careers, and
productive citizenship.”
Dr. Brigman supported
forming these key partnerships with area businesses and offering valuable STEM skills in all
high schools. In addition, the review team
praised Brigman’s attention to providing new
teacher training and instituting school-based
mentoring teams, deeming it a “Powerful Practice” for CCS.
Dr. Brigman has a
deeply-held belief in the
importance of public education. His strategic
planning has steered his
district through different
challenges,
including
deep budget cuts, and
has encouraged new approaches to learning.
Under his leadership,
CCS is recognized for its
diverse offerings and
student
accomplish-
ments. Dr. Brigman
stands as a superintendent looking forward and
as a respected and talented professional who offers his students choices
in their education and
opportunities for their
future. Dr. Sinclair sums
up that “In short, Dr.
Brigman is an outstanding friend, professional,
and trailblazer to all who
have had the pleasure to
know and work with
him. He would be an excellent choice as the 2016
AASA Superintendent of
the Year.”
The North Carolina
Association of School
Administrators and the
North Carolina School
Boards Association have
partnered since 2005 to
award this distinguished
honor to a public school
superintendent. The winner of this prestigious
award competes for the
title of National Superintendent of the Year and
serves as an advisor to
the State Board of Education.
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with prizes and were raffled off on the following
Monday.Part of the proceeds
will be donated to Sipe’s Orchard Home.
Kyle Miller, his wife Anna,
and their cousin Jamen are
the co-owners of the establishment. Anna Miller said
that from the very beginning,the family-owned business started off by donating
to different foundations. She
said that they try to reach as
many non-profit organizations as possible. Tutti Frutti
chooses the ones that they
believe have a good “storyline”. After the fundraiser,
the business will match
whatever was made.
“Our parents always gave
to us and never took for
themselves. By watching
them, it taught us you’re
never going to get where you
want or need to be without
helping others,” Anna Miller
said. “God gives to those
who give back.”
She credits God with
blessing them with Tutti
Frutti.
“We run this store as
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Christian-based. We’re big
into the Christian faith. We
wouldn’t be here without
Him,” Anna Miller said.
She said that because Tutti
Frutti is not franchiseowned, they can add their
own, special touches. After
choosing from a variety of
treats, customers can enjoy
ipads and LED lighting while
sipping on bubble tea,coffee,
or a smoothie.
Keshona Chambers,rising
junior at Newton-Conover
High School started working
for Tutti Frutti on May 15.
She said that she wanted her
first job to be fun.
“I grew up in a very religious home. This is a Christian-based store with a
happy, good environment,”
Chambers said.
The Millers want for
everyone to feel welcome in
that environment. Anna said
that whether it’s making customers happy, or the charity
beneficiaries, Tutti Frutti
wants to show others God’s
love.
“To see the smiles on the
kids’ faces, it just makes
everything so much better,”
said Anna Miller.
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Q.What is your favorite
sports team?
A. “Newton-Conover
High School Football. I
still attend all of the
home games.”
Q. What are some of your favorite movies?
A. “The Sound of
Music and Westside
Story.”
Q.What first made you interested in politics?
A. “My dad worked
for the city as the city
manager and served on
city council for many
years. As I was growing
up up I heard from him
about the services the
city provided and projects that they were
doing.”
Q. Where did you go to high
school and college?
A. “I'm a graduate of
New ton-Conover High
School and attended
the Catawba Valley
Technical
Institute,
which is now the Catawba Valley Community
College, I studied real
estate, land surveying,
drafting and design.”
Q.What is your favorite vacation spot?
A. “The mountains.”
Q. What is your political
background (Were you class
president in high school? Any
former offices?)
A. “I have served on
the Board Of Adjustments. I currently serve
on the Appearance
Commission, Depot Authority, Tree Board and
the Greater Hickory
Metropolitan Planning
Organization.”
Political Questions:
Q. What do you think is the
most important issue facing
the area?
A. “We must bring industrial development,
commercial development, and small business development into
our city limits to increase our tax base and
bring in new jobs. Much
work needs to be done
on the appearance of
our downtown area, and
paving many of the
streets and new sidewalk projects.”
Q. What do you think that
the city can do to be attractive to new businesses and
employers?
A. “The
New ton
swimming pool has
been having good attendance this year. Not
many cities our size
have two auditoriums.
The New ton-Conover
Auditorium is having
it's 20th anniversary
this year. The Old Post
Office Playhouse has
brought new energy the
the downtown area. The
heart of of the city of
New ton is the downtown area. Streetscape
in the downtown area
and North Newton will
encourage
property
owners to improve their
property and bring in
new business owners.
We have two industrial parks, which are
Danner Industrial Park
off of St. James Church
Road, and Newton Corporate Center on Hwy
10 West. The Economic
Development Corporation is aware of the industrial sites that we
have available and has
been a great partner to
bring more jobs into
our city.”
Q. What are your thoughts
on the decision made by
local law enforcement to
start the process of placing
body cameras on police officers?
A. “I agree with the
chief of police on asking for body cameras
for the police force. I
voted for it and I know
they will help in showing what happens in
certain situations. The
mission of our police
department is to protect and serve. The
body cameras will protect our citizens and
police officers.”
Q. What initiatives would
you support to make Catawba County more environmentally friendly?
A. “Recycling is important. The city has
put in an electric charging station for cars at
the Catawba County Library. Composting- Use
compost as fertilizer to
help plants grow.
Reuse - Used tires can
be recycled to make
floor mats, playground
equipment, etc.
Smart Grid Metering
- Something that is new
and exciting for the
city. The old process
takes three meter readers working all month
to read 11,239 water
and electric meters.
Smart Grid has the
technology to read all
the utility meters and
then transmit all the
meter data back to public works and city hall.
There are more benefits
to the city that smart
grid can do.”
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PERSPECTIVE
Renting, the New
American Dream
Get this: Renting is the
new American dream. And
that doesn't bode well for
America.
According to a report by
the Urban Institute,American homeownership rates
are the lowest they've been
in years and will continue
to decline.
Homeownership, which
peaked in 2006 at 67.3 percent, now sits at 63.6 percent, according to the U.S.
Census American Community Survey. It's been dropping ever since the financial collapse of 2008.
Between 2010 and 2030,
the Urban Institute estimates, 22 million new
households will form. The
majority of them, 59 percent, will be renters, while
just 41 percent will be
homeowners.
Which means more
households will vote for
Democrats over Republicans.
According to a University of Virginia Center for
Politics study, you see,
"homeowners are much
more likely to vote for
Republicans than renters
(34 to 18 percent), while
renters are more likely to
vote for Democrats than
homeowners (44 to 35 percent)."
That's because the
responsibility of homeownership — the continuous hassles, expenses and
taxes — brings out the
conservative in even the
most diehard liberal.
Boy, did I learn that lesson the hard way.
I had my first taste of
ownership 17 years ago
after buying a fixer-upper
that made Herman Munster's place look like the
Trump Palace. The house
nearly killed me.
When I tore off a rickety
porch enclosure, I was
stung multiple times by
angry hornets.
It took me weeks to
catch the mice in my attic,
which woke me every
morning at 3 a.m. as they
scratched the ceiling,
building their nests.
I nearly died the day
ground bees attacked me. I
poured a big cup of gasoline down their hole and
nearly burned my house
down when, after lighting
it, flames shot out, 20 feet
high.
I haven't mentioned the
snake incident, the electrical problem (I had to
rewire most of the house)
or how, every time it drizzles, the water in my basement makes Niagara Falls
look like a lap pool.
Nor have I mentioned
the battle with the septic
tank, or the moron who
dug it up and broke the lid
— causing me to hand-dig
a couple of tons of earth
surrounding it while strad-
Misadventures of
a 1970s Childhood
Tom Purcell
dling the stinky thing for
three days.
These are just some of
the many miseries common to homeowners —
miseries renters don't
know the first thing about.
Add to these the constant
trips to the hardware store
to fix the things that break,
as well as the taxes and
other expenses that make
homeownership a costly
pain, and the typical
homeowner will vote for
more conservative principles.
Homeowners are more
likely to vote for people
who won't raise our
already costly utilities and
property taxes. We'll vote
for the candidate whose
policies will lower, rather
than increase, the cost of
building materials.
We want the person who
will put an end to federally
mandated low-flow toilets
and washers and dishwashers — toilets, washers
and dishwashers that don't
flush or clean very well.
My vote is for the politician who initiates progrowth policies that will
get homeownership back
up to 2006 levels.
As
homeownership
increases, America will
become much grumpier,
thus much more likely to
vote Republican.
We'll demand simpler
and lower taxes and other
commonsense reforms.
The economy will boom.
Our property values will
soar.
Then we can sell our
homes at great profit,
become renters and vote
for Democrats — and
finally start to enjoy life for
once while we mooch off
the people dumb enough
to still own homes.
©2015 Tom Purcell. Tom Purcell, author of "Misadventures
of a 1970's Childhood" and
"Comical Sense: A Lone
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89% Sure Congress Won't Reject Iran Deal
Want to know a secret?
Congress isn't going to stop
the Iran nuclear deal, and
not because of the merits,
popularity or the fact that
despite what everyone's
telling you, they can't really
stop it (more on that later).
I can say with near certainty that the Iran deal is a
done deal because that's
what an overwhelming
majority of D.C. insiders
are betting will happen.
People in politics rarely
put their money where
their mouth is. Any numbskull—and I've been one of
them frequently—can go
on cable news to argue
against their ideological
counterpart. The "he said,
she said" format encourages a childish dichotomy,
even when discussing over
adult topics such as the
Iran nuclear deal. Nuance
is thrown over in favor of
clear contrast as pundits
turn gray area into black
and white issues.
That's the way the Iran
deal is being portrayed: It's
Obama versus Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu,and Congress has 60 days to reject
the deal. Everything is riding on Congress' say-so,
according to, well, everyone, and this popular misconception has turned this
whole thing into something of a legislative
doomsday clock counting
down to a parliamentary
apocalypse. It's this deal or
Jason Stanford
war with Iran. The fate of
the world hangs in the balance.
"If this deal is consummated, it will make the
Obama administration the
world's leading financier of
radical Islamic terrorism,"
said Ted Cruz.
Obama countered in a
speech at American University, saying, "By killing
this deal, Congress would
not only clear Iran's path to
a bomb, but would accelerate it."
If you read your
tealeaves on television, the
outcome is unclear. One
poll by Pew shows opponents outnumbering supporters by 12 percent.
Another by Washington
Post/ABC News says a 56percent majority of Americans support the deal.
American Jews want Congress to support the deal,
53 percent to 35 percent,
while 70 percent if Israelis
oppose it.
But I'm sure this sucker
is good to go because 89
percent of people on Pre-
dictIt say so. PredictIt is a
website where you can
make—for money—predictions about current
events. The price of your
prediction is some portion
of a dollar that depends on
how popular the prediction
is. If you turn out to be
right, you win a whole dollar. For the folks in D.C.
who do this stuff for a living, this is like finding
money in old pants.
On July 23, PredictIt
posted the question "Will
Congress override the Iran
nuclear deal?" and the Yes
propositions shot to 18
cents and have been falling
ever since. Right now, you
can bet—sorry, predict—
that Congress will reject
the Iran deal if you have as
little as 11 cents. In other
words, the Philadelphia
Phillies, owners of the
worst record in baseball,
have better odds to win the
World Series. The people
who know how Washington works say there's no
way Congress rejects the
Iran deal.
How can that be so with
the polls in doubt and Congress under Republican
control? It's not complicated. To reject the deal, Congress would have to overcome a presidential veto,
and 150 House members—
more than needed to sustain a veto—have signed a
letter supporting the Iran
deal. This is a thriller with
no suspense, and we
already know the ending.
It's also possible that the
D.C. insiders putting their
money on PredictIt know
the dirty little secret about
the Iran deal: If Congress
passes a resolution disapproving the Iran deal,
Obama can still sign it and
ask the United Nations to
lift international sanctions.
All Congress controls is the
sanctions put in place by
the United States. The Iran
deal isn't a treaty requiring
Senate approval, and
Obama still retains the
power to negotiate for the
United States.
This deal is going to happen. There were show trials
in the Soviet Union with
more integrity than this
process. Congress gets to
act like it is fit to lead the
country, and Obama gets to
pretend he cares what Congress thinks. It's not a perfect system, but now at
least now you know the
secret of how it works.
Jason Stanford is a regular contributor to the Austin American-Statesman, a Democratic
consultant and a Truman
National Security Project partner. You can email him at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter @JasStanford.
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ASTROGRAPH
Emotional challenges will make you react
impulsively if you don’t take time to think matters through before taking action this year. It’s
important to size up each situation you face
methodically and to look for practical applications that will not jeopardize you personally, professionally or financially.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — As you learn and
grow spiritually, your plans for the future will
take on a new direction. Look ahead with optimism, not anxiety. Direct, honest communication
will ease your transition.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Take off your
rose-colored glasses if you plan to renew a previous personal relationship. By romanticizing the
past, you risk making the same mistake again.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Someone will not
like the choices you make today, but you are better off looking out for yourself first. Refuse excessive demands and don’t sacrifice your needs to
appease others.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Rely on your
skill, experience, knowledge and intuition. You
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have what it takes to get ahead, so ignore anyone
ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Deal with trouwho tries to hold you back or stifle your creative blesome issues by making positive changes to
dreams.
your living arrangements. This will help dissipate any tension that is building up. Getting
along with others will help you find a workable
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Your solution.
words and actions will have a strong influence on
others. Rely on tact and self-control in your perTAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Forget about
sonal and professional dealings to avoid a
sticking to your schedule today. Social activities
mishap.
will relieve your stress and recharge your batteries. Get out and enjoy time spent with friends,
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Cut ties with relatives or a loved one.
the people who have been causing you anxiety or
making you sad. If you are to achieve your goals,
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Try not to overyou have to direct your energy into independent
react to matters that you can’t change. Take a
pursuits.
moment to reflect on all the positive aspects and
situations in your life in order to improve your
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Consider tak- outlook.
ing on extra work or looking for a better-paying
job. A positive change is brewing, so take the iniCANCER (June 21-July 22) — Before you
tiative and make things happen.
place blame on someone else, look at the reasons
for your own behavior. Unless you have all the
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Don’t forget facts, you are likely to make an inaccurate judgabout people who have always stood by you in ment.
the past. Show those who count what they mean
to you by sharing your feelings and extending a
helping hand in return.
PHILLIP ALDER
IF NOT THREE IN ONE, FOUR IN THE OTHER
John Maynard Keynes, an English economist who died in 1946, said,“It is better for one’s reputation to fail conventionally than to succeed unconventionally.”
Not for bridge players — it is much better to reach the right contract without using a bidding convention than
to get to the wrong spot after using a convention. However, this week we are looking at the useful New Minor
Forcing. After one of a minor - one of a major - one no-trump, if responder rebids two of the unbid minor, it is
artificial, guaranteeing at least game-invitational values and asking opener for more information.
The first priority for opener is to show three-card support for responder’s major. If he cannot do that, he indicates four cards in the unbid major — as in this deal.
West leads the diamond queen against four hearts. How should South plan the play?
If South had bid two spades over two diamonds, North would have continued with three hearts, natural and
game-forcing, in case South also held four hearts. Usually a 4-4 fit is better than a 5-3.
South has one loser in each suit. He must eliminate his diamond loser immediately, discarding it on a club winner in his own hand. Also, as declarer is establishing his club suit, he needs a fast hand entry, which is the diamond king. So, South must win the first trick with dummy’s diamond ace and play a club. West takes the trick
and leads another diamond, but declarer wins in his hand, discards dummy’s last diamond on a high club, and
plays on trumps.
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corporations
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arising
NA
out of or in any
way relating to
any such condiNOTICE OF
tion expressly are
SALE
disclaimed. This
sale is made subUnder and by ject to all prior
virliens and encumtue of the power brances, and unand
authority paid taxes and
contained in the assessments inabove-referenced cluding but not
deed of trust and limited to any
because of de- transfer tax assofault in the pay- ciated with the
ment of the se- foreclosure.
A
cured indebted- deposit of five
ness and failure percent (5%) of
to perform the the amount of the
stipulation
and bid or seven hunagreements
dred fifty dollars
therein contained ($750.00), whichand, pursuant to ever is greater, is
demand of the required
and
owner and holder must be tendered
of the secured in the form of cerdebt, the under- tified funds at the
signed substitute time of the sale.
trustee will ex- This sale will be
pose for sale at held open ten
public auction to days for upset
the highest bidder bids as required
for cash at the by law. Following
usual place of the expiration of
sale at the county the statutory upcourthouse
of set period, all resaid county at maining amounts
2:00PM on Au- are IMMEDIATEgust 25, 2015 the LY DUE AND
following descri- OWING. Failure
bed real estate to remit funds in a
and any other im- timely manner will
provements
result in a Declawhich may be sit- ration of Default
uated thereon, in and any deposit
Catawba County, will be frozen
North
Carolina, pending the outand being more come of any reparticularly
de- sale. If the sale is
scribed as fol- set aside for any
lows:
reason, the Purchaser at the sale
Beginning at an shall be entitled
iron stake on the only to a return of
north side of the the deposit paid.
right of way of The
Purchaser
State Road No. shall have no fur1803, said iron ther
recourse
pin
standing against the MortSouth 82 degrees gagor, the Mort48 minutes East gagee, the Sub85 feet from an stitute Trustee or
iron pin in the the attorney of
east Starr proper- any of the foregoty and running ing.
thence North 11
degrees 37 mi- SPECIAL
NOnutes
East TICE
FOR
150.28 feet to an LEASEHOLD
iron pin; thence TENANTS: If you
South 77 degrees are a tenant re57 minutes East siding in the prop133.0 feet to an erty, be advised
iron pin at the that an Order for
west edge of a Possession of the
new sixty foot property may be
road; thence run- issued in favor of
ning with the west the
purchaser.
edge of said sixty Also, if your lease
foot road South began or was re29 degrees 42 newed on or after
minutes
West October 1, 2007,
157.69 feet to an be advised that
iron pin at the you may terminorth edge of the nate the rental
right of way of agreement upon
highway
first 10 days written
above mentioned; notice to the landthence North 77 lord. You may be
degrees 59 mi- liable for rent due
nutes West 84.0 under the agreefeet to the point ment prorated to
of beginning, and the effective date
being a portion of of the terminathe property for- tion.
merly belonging
to H. B. Yount The date of this
Estate
Notice is July 27,
2015.
And Being more
commonly known
as: 2434 Coley Grady I. Ingle or
Fish Pond Rd, Elizabeth B. Ells
Newton,
NC
Substitute
28658
Trustee
10130 Perimeter
The record ownParkway,
er(s) of the propSuite 400
erty, as reflected
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on the records of
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The property to
be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for
sale, transfer and
conveyance "AS
IS, WHERE IS."
Neither the Trustee nor the holder
of the note secured
by
the
deed of trust, being
foreclosed,
nor the officers,
directors,
attorneys, employees,
agents or authorized representative
of
either
Trustee or the
holder of the note
make any representation or warranty relating to
the title or any
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of HENDIL LEE
ISENHOUR late
of
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County,
North
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PUB- Book 21 at page sale is made subNOLIC REGISTRY, 254,
Catawba ject to all prior SPECIAL
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brances, and un- LEASEHOLD
This the 28th day NA
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And Being more paid taxes and TENANTS: If you
NOTICE OF
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SALE
as: 2317 Path- cluding but not siding in the propEpley Edwards,
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Under and by ton, NC 28658
ciated with the Possession of the
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virA property may be
This the 28th day Hamlet Edwards tue of the power The record own- foreclosure.
of July, 2015.
7 Crestview Court and
authority er(s) of the prop- deposit of five issued in favor of
purchaser.
Arden, NC 28704 contained in the erty, as reflected percent (5%) of the
above-referenced on the records of the amount of the Also, if your lease
Dallas Lee
Robert A.
deed of trust and the Register of bid or seven hun- began or was reIsenhour,
because of de- Deeds,
is/are dred fifty dollars newed on or after
Mullinax,
Executor
Attorney
fault in the pay- Miles R. Smith, ($750.00), which- October 1, 2007,
ever is greater, is be advised that
ESTATE OF
Robert A.
ment of the se- Jr.
required
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Mullinax, PLLC
cured indebtedISENHOUR
P. O. Box 148
ness and failure The property to must be tendered nate the rental
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to perform the be offered pur- in the form of cer- agreement upon
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and suant to this no- tified funds at the 10 days written
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TEMBER 8, 2005 Being all of Lots 9 abilities
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ED IN BOOK Winds
Having qualified as Executor
of the estate of
Paul Flint Campbell,
Sr.,
deceased, late of
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Ravens’ Steve Smith to retire after season
FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS
OWINGS MILLS, Md. —
Ravens wide receiver Steve
Smith, one of 12 players in NFL
history with 900 catches, says he
will retire after this season — his
15th in the league.
The five-time Pro Bowler spent
his first 13 season with Carolina.
He intends to leave after the second season of a three-year contract with Baltimore. He
informed his teammates Monday
before practice at training camp.
“I’ll look back and enjoy
things,” Smith said.“I feel like it’s
time. My body feels great, but not
everybody gets this opportunity.”
The 36-year-old receiver made
his decision in April. Last season
he caught 79 passes for 1,065
yards and six touchdowns to help
the Ravens reach the second
round of the playoffs.
Smith has 13,000 receiving
yards and 70 touchdown receptions for his career. He was a
third-round draft pick in 2001
and has played 14 or more games
in all but one season.
“I don’t want to hold on,”Smith
said.“Jerry Rice is the best receiv-
er to ever play, but I don’t believe
that chasing whatever it is to
chase for four more years would
be conducive to my family or me.
I would be having to give up
something.”
Smith is the Panthers’ career
leader in catches and was
released by Carolina after the
2013 season. His wife, Angie, and
four children live in Charlotte,
N.C., a factor that contributed to
his decision despite his estimation that he could play two or
three more years.
“It’s very difficult,” Smith said.
“I enjoy my family, so it’s kind of
tough to see them in spurts.”
The Ravens signed Smith last
year to lead a young group of
receivers. He quickly reinforced
his reputation for being a fierce
competitor.
“I don’t think you can get by in
this league without a guy with
that personality,” Ravens coach
John Harbaugh said. “He’s just a
guy who is a pit bull. He’s like
Daddy pit bull and he’s got all
these little young pit bulls that
he’s trying to raise up the right
way. He’s going to force you to
practice every single day or he’s
going to humiliate you.”
After the Ravens lost to New
England in the 2014 divisional
round in January,general manager Ozzie Newsome advised the
veteran receiver to think about
his future.Members of the organization were not surprised by
Smith’s decision to retire at the
end of the season.
“Ozzie asked me to think about
it,” Smith said.“He’s great at what
he does and he can look at guys’
eyes and kind of see things. He
said to take my time. I knew that
I wanted to give it one more try. I
worked out and said, ‘You know
what? This is it.’”
After signing with the Ravens
last year, Smith said his biggest
goal was to win a championship
after falling short with Carolina
against New England in the
Super Bowl. He is now prepared
to make one final run at the ring.
“I’m not really a big gambler,
but the analogy is all my chips
are on the table,” Smith said.
“We’re going to see what the dealer gives me.”
O-N-E FILE PHOTO BY SETH MABRY
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith announced Monday that this will be
his final NFL season. Smith spent the first 13 seasons with the Carolina Panthers.
‘Gentle Giant’Buddy
Baker dies at age 74
PHOTO COURTESY OF NASCAR MEDIA
PHOTO COURTESY OF NASCAR MEDIA
Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Cheez-It 355 at the Glen at
Watkins Glen International on Sunday in Watkins Glen, N.Y. Logano made a last lap pass of Kevin Harvick to win the road course race.
Daytona 500 winner Buddy Baker died on Monday at the age of 74
after a brief battle with inoperable lung cancer.
Logano saves fuel, sweeps at The Glen
FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHARLOTTE — Buddy
Baker, who won the 1980
Daytona 500 and at 6-foot6 was NASCAR’s “Gentle
Giant,” died Monday. He
was 74.
Baker died after a brief
battle with lung cancer,
SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
said. Baker left his job as
co-host of “The Late Shift”
for the station last month
when he announced he
had a “huge” inoperable
lung tumor.
“Do not shed a tear. Give
a smile when you say my
name.I’m not saying goodbye. Just talk to you later,”
Baker said in his final radio
appearance.
Baker rode for more
BY JOHN KEKIS
AP SPORTS WRITER
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Joey
Logano kept his foot on the gas pedal
a little bit longer than usual after taking the checkered flag at Watkins
Glen International, a huge cloud of
smoke wafting toward victory lane.
This time he had more than
enough left in the tank of his No. 22
Ford.
“It makes up a lot for last week,”
Logano said Sunday after notching
his first Sprint Cup victory on a road
course and second of the season. He
also won the season-opening
Daytona 500.
“It’s nice it played out this time.We
may not have had the fastest race car,
but the execution of the day is what
won us this race. What goes around
comes around, I guess.”
A week after running out of gas
while leading at Pocono with three
laps to go, Logano passed Kevin
Harvick on the final turn of the 90lap race as Harvick ran dry.
Logano completed the first
NASCAR weekend sweep at the track
after winning the Xfinity race
Saturday. He also gave Roger Penske
his first Cup victory at The Glen.
“It means an awful lot to Team
Penske,” team vice chairman Walt
Czarnecki said. “I believe this is our
winningest track in the whole history
of our company going back to the
Trans-Am and Can-Am, so this is
particularly meaningful for us.”
Kyle Busch, who ran out of fuel on
the last lap at Pocono while leading,
finished second and moved to 30th in
points, the cutoff to make the Chase
for the Sprint Cup title as he continued his remarkable surge.
“I had a chance. I could’ve raced
the 22,” said Busch, six points ahead
of Cole Whitt and just one behind
Justin Allgaier.“I felt like I was better
than he was, but my crew chief
(Adam Stevens) called in scared on
the fuel situation from last week and
I don’t blame him. We didn’t want to
do the same thing.”
than 30 years and was honored as one of NASCAR’s
50 greatest drivers in 1998.
He was the first driver to
exceed 200 mph on a
closed course. The milestone came in 1970 at
Talladega Superspeedway,
where he won four times.
Born Elzie Wylie Baker
Jr., Baker was the son of
two-time champion and
NASCAR Hall of Famer
Buck Baker. He made his
Cup Series debut in 1959
and ran his final race in
1992.
Baker won 19 races,
highlighted by the 1980
victory at Daytona. He also
won the 1970 Southern 500
and the Coca-Cola 600 in
1968, 1972 and 1973.
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Maiden, Newton-Conover debut new jerseys
BY CODY DALTON
O-N-E SPORTS EDITOR
The Maiden and Newton-Conover football
programs both held their team photo days
on Monday afternoon.
Both squads debuted brand new looks
heading into the 2015 football season.
The Blue Devils showed off their new
white Nike jerseys, which feature sharper
lettering, and also new football pants that
display the word “Maiden” down the sides of
each leg.
Maiden will also switch from its blue
helmets to new white helmets that feature a
new spear logo on both sides.
Newton-Conover will also have brand new
varsity football uniforms this fall.
The Red Devils have new Under Armour
uniforms, which are trimmed on the sides of
each shoulder pad in white and black.
Newton-Conover has worn Adidas jerseys
on the football field during the past two
seasons. Its helmets will remain the same.
Hornets
fall 42-8
BY CODY DALTON
O-N-E SPORTS EDITOR
Giving up four-straight
scores to start the game
against the Charlotte Colts
on Saturday, the Catawba
County Hornets couldn’t
catch up in 42-8 road loss
in a contest that featured
first-place teams in the
Central Carolinas Football
League (CCFL).
The loss by the Hornets
(5-1-1) is their first of the
season, dropping them to
second place in the CCFL.
“We were just snake bit
this game,” said Hornets
coach and owner Doug
Frye. “We just got bombarded. After we settled in,
we didn't give up anything
hardly,but the damage was
done.”
Colts quarterback Dee
Thompson threw four
touchdown passes in the
Colts’ first four possessions
to start the game.
Thompson connected
twice with Frank Myers for
touchdown passes of 35
and 38 yards.
Thompson
followed
those scores up with a 59yard touchdown pass to
Lee Mays and an eightyard scoring pass to Mike
Albright.
Leading 28-0 after the
first quarter, the Colts (5-0)
added a score on defense
when former Hornet
Brandon Beam picked up a
fumble and returned it 39
yards for a touchdown.
Catawba County rallied
to get a score on the board
before halftime with quarterback Dillan Ledbetter
connecting with wideout
Demario Garvin on a 23yard pass-and-catch.
Garvin finished the
game with a team-high six
catches for 111 yards to go
along with his score.
The Hornets only gave
up one second-half score
— a 12-yard pass from
Thompson to Groom —
but Ledbetter threw three
interceptions in the half to
end any comeback chance.
Catawba County tries to
bounce back Saturday on
the road when it plays
against the Lexington
Razorbacks (1-3).
O-N-E PHOTOS AND
GRAPHIC BY CODY DALTON
Maiden’s Wyatt French (left)
and Newton-Conover’s Casey
Catchings (right) display their
school’s new football jerseys for
the 2015 varsity season. The
jerseys were unveiled Monday
during both squad’s photo days.
Football scrimmages
taking place tonight
BY CODY DALTON
O-N-E SPORTS EDITOR
Five of Catawba County’s
prep football teams are in
action tonight in their first
scrimmages of the 2015
preseason.
Below is information on
these scrimmages and their
start times:
Fred T. Foard,
Newton-Conover
O-N-E FILE PHOTO BY CODY DALTON
Former Maiden head football coach Tom Brown talks with current Blue Devils head coach Frank
Snider during last year’s scrimmage in Connelly Springs. Brown returns to Maiden for the first time
since 2007, leading the Cavaliers tonight during a preseason scrimmage with the Blue Devils.
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Maiden
The Blue Devils welcome
back former head football
coach Tom Brown when his
East Burke Cavaliers play
Maiden in a scrimmage set
for 6 p.m. tonight.
St. Stephens
The Indians welcome
Wilkes Central for a 5 p.m.
scrimmage tonight.
Hickory
The Red Tornadoes are at
Burns tonight for a 6 p.m.
scrimmage in head coach
Allen Wittenberg’s debut.
Bandys
The Trojans participated
in their first scrimmage
Monday night at South
Iredell against the Vikings
and NE Guilford.
This is the only scrimmage of the preseason for
Trent Lowman’s Bandys
squad in 2015.
Bunker Hill
The Bears are in action in
a scrimmage for the first
time Wednesday at Patton
starting at 6 p.m.
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