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Established January 2007.

The Claremont Courier is distributed throughout the Bandy, Catawba, Catfish, Claremont, Conover, Denver, Killian Crossroads, Lake Norman, Long Island, Monbo, Moorewsville, Murray's Mill, Newton, Oliver's Crossroads, Sherrills Ford, Terrell and Witherspoon Crossroads communities. And coming soon to the Maiden, Duan and Providence Mill communities.

February 2010 Main Headlines: • Town of Catawba shoots in the new year – Annual event celebrates early Catawba County settlers traditions and culture.• Public input sought for fifteen county trail – Meetings held in Sherrills Ford, Newton and Hickory to look for ideas for regional trail system.• Catawba moves ahead with sidewalk project – Town council approves work on South Main Street and Rosenwald School Street sidewalks.• City of Claremont names new city council member – Claremont city council also names interim city manager at special meeting on Jan. 27.• Conover looks at eliminating some rail lines – NCDOT, Norfolk Southern Rail and Conover enter agreement for permanent crossing closure.• Remembering Kay Reverri • Rhythmic Essence presents belly dance recital • ASU star quarterback to sign autographs in Hickory • New Life Baptist Church youth to host auction.....February 2010 Monthly Columns: • From the Publisher – When did it become cool to be rude to others – By Scott W. Ramsey • Catawba County Corner – Child protection team works to make sure kids are safe – By Dave Hardin • Insurance Insight – Get to know your life insurance agent – By Russell D. Murr • Financial Focus – Watch for ‘re-lit’ 401(k) match – By Susan B. Williams • The Medical Message – How to identify the warning signs of Dementia – By Dr. Mark Hawkins • The Sports Report – Taking a look at the 2010 Panthers – By Randy Inman • Message of Faith – Thankful for a warm home – By Rev. Tony E. Bunton • From the Pulpit – Getting to the bottom of love – I John 4:7-21 – By BY Rev. Dennis J. Richards, Sr., D.Min., D.D.

Scott W. Ramsey-Publisher

The Claremont Courier

3283 WHITE OAK COURT CLAREMONT, NC 28610 828-320-8450 theclaremontcourier@yahoo.com PUBLISHER Scott W. Ramsey ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Scott W. Ramsey ADVERTISING SALES Scott W. Ramsey, Andrea Busbee-Ramsey CONTRIBUTING WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS Andrea Busbee-Ramsey and Allison Sigmon

The Claremont Courier is distributed throughout Claremont, Oxford, Catawba, Terrell, Sherrills Ford, Conover, Denver & Newton

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Members of the Catawba Valley Detachment 1163 of the Marine Corps League fire a round into the air on Jan. 10, in the center of downtown Catawba during the Town of Catawba’s annual Shooting In The New Year celebration.

Rhythmic Essence Belly Dance Studios in Newton and Mooresville presented a student dance recital entitled “Enchanted Nights,” on Jan. 9 at the Newton-Conover Auditorium in Newton. The recital displayed different styles of dance including Spanish Gypsy, Pharaonic, Orientale, AstroBelly, Egyptian Pop, Bollywood/Bhangra Fusion and Tribal; and Rising Sun Tribe from Morganton were the guest performers. Lead by owner Maysameh (Candy Heafner of Claremont), Rhythmic Essence provides a non-competitive dance environment for women of all shapes, sizes and ages. Studio locations are in downtown Newton and Mooresville. For more information or questions, visit www.rebellydance.com or call 408-3344. Pictured above, Candy Heafner (far left) leads a class through a routine.