http://www.catawbacountync.gov The latest information, alerts, and news about Catawba County Government in Newton, North Carolina USA en-us 2010, Catawba County Government DAVE@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Webmaster) Wed, 2 May 2012 16:45:00 EST Wed, 2 May 2012 16:45:00 EST New_rss.asp http://www.catawbacountync.gov/images/Co_Seal_Float_Color_sm.jpg 10 http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/distracteddrivingwinners12.pdf A team of students from Hickory High School's Student Council won the Grand Prize. The team included Will McCarrick, Anne Orgain, Taylor Panzer and Lexie Reeves. Their video, "Do You Drive Distracted?", was judged the best by a panel of judges. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1854CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Margaret Allen) Wed, 2 May 2012 16:45:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/CAPC12.pdf Approximately 100 community leaders learned about two programs designed to protect area children at the Children's Advocacy and Protection Center's second annual Children's Breakfast. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1851CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Margaret Allen) Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:50:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/rabclin12.pdf Catawba County Animal Services will begin a new series of rabies vaccination clinics on Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon at Banoak Elementary School. All clinics will again be held on Saturdays in 2012 and spread out over more of the year in hopes of making clinics convenient for more citizens. The Catawba County Animal Shelter also provides one year rabies vaccinations to pet owners year round, Monday through Friday between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. News Release,FYI,Public Notice 1850CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:50:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/ncaccwin12.pdf County programs which developed QR (Quick Response) codes for building permits; reach families affected by economic distress, and serve as an ongoing, immediate source of food for students during weekends and extended breaks from school; and promote healthy, sustainable policies that improve physical activity and nutrition in schools were honored. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1848CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:50:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/GISrealestate.pdf Enhancements include an auto-fill feature, the ability to search on a business or landmark name, and links to both Google and Bing maps. News Release,FYI,Public Notice 1844CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Michelle Deese) Mon, 2 Apr 2012 15:35:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/qcc12.pdf Catawba County Government renewed an annual tradition on March 22nd, honoring employees with 25 or more years of service at the twenty-seventh annual Quarter Century Club lunch. Catawba County formed the Quarter Century Club in 1986. A highlight of this year’s program was the recognition of twelve new Quarter Century Club members. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1840CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:40:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/severeweatherposterwinner.pdf Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba County students in the 4th or 5th grades submitted posters related to the theme “Severe Weather Awareness” and illustrated an example of a natural hazard that affects North Carolina. One poster from each county and one overall winner from all entries were chosen as the winners of the Unifour Area Severe Weather Awareness Week Poster Contest. The winners were announced during Severe Weather Awareness Week with surprise presentations at each winner’s school. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1837CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Karyn Yaussy) Fri, 9 Mar 2012 11:50:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/MOWvolunteers12.pdf A new route is being established to serve persons in this part of the county. A minimum of 15 volunteers are needed. The meal pick-up location will be Bethlehem United Methodist Church of Claremont at 3214 Catawba Street, Claremont. Volunteers must be willing to commit at least one hour a month to delivering meals. Public Notice,FYI,Please Choose 1834CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Margaret Allen) Mon, 5 Mar 2012 14:55:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/building/pc_newfeatures.asp The Catawba County Building Services Division has built a web page with links to the new code. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1832CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Thu, 1 Mar 2012 16:28:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/Kidsmile12.pdf Dentists and other volunteers in Catawba County are teaming up with hundreds of their peers across the state and nation for “Give Kids a Smile!” day. This program is held annually to offer educational materials, provide free dental services to local, qualifying children from underserved families, and raise awareness of the epidemic of untreated dental disease. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1827CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Kelly Schermerhorn) Mon, 6 Feb 2012 16:58:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/qrcodetopaward.pdf Catawba County has won the Government Innovation Grant Award (GIGA), from the UNC School of Government, the Local Government Federal Credit Union, and the North Carolina Local Government Information Systems Association, for its innovative use of Quick Response (QR) Codes on building permits issued in the county. The County was recognized for implementation of a Building Permit QR Codes system, which provides building contractors and inspectors with up-to-the-minute job site and inspection information, at their fingertips, in the field. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1826CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:59:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/budgaw11.pdf Catawba County’s Budget Office has been recognized by its peers for producing a budget document which is easy to read and understand. The County Budget Office has won the 2011 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1825CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/oilrecycling.pdf Used cooking oil will be accepted only at the Blackburn Solidwaste Convenience Center at 3864 Rocky Ford Road, Newton, NC 28658. No business waste accepted. The Blackburn Solidwaste Convenience Center is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1823CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:30:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/carrepairassist.pdf The program of the North Carolina Department of Transportation provides limited funds for low-income persons who need to maintain or insure their car so they can continue working. It is administered by Catawba County Social Services News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1819CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Margaret Allen) Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:30:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/dentalren.pdf The expansion will more than double clinic space. It will allow the clinic to provide routine dental services, such as cleanings, fillings, sealants, and extractions, to an additional 1,500 children and young adults. During the renovation, the current dental practice will remain open and operate under current hours News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1815CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Kelly Schermerhorn) Mon, 9 Jan 2012 11:30:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/dss/anreport/anreport.pdf The report focuses on the innovative programs and practices of the department, which result in greater efficiency and improved service. It acknowledges the difficulties facing many citizens because of the lingering economic recession. Many programs have grown dramatically in the past 10 years because of increased need and changes to eligibility rules. News Release,FYI,Public Notice 1814CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Margaret Allen) Fri, 6 Jan 2012 08:50:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/rab12-1.pdf On January 2, 2012, Catawba County Animal Services was notified by a local veterinarian that a cat needed to be tested for rabies. The cat was sent to the State Health Lab in Raleigh for testing. The State Lab notified Catawba County on the afternoon of January 5, 2012, that the cat had tested positive for rabies. The cat was an approximately four month old orange and white domestic, short-haired cat that resided in the Golf Course Road area of Maiden. Anyone who believes they may have come in physical contact with this cat since December 1, 2011, should notify their health care provider. News Release,FYI,Public Notice 1813CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Thu, 5 Jan 2012 17:35:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/dss/Adult/AdultCareHomes.asp The new list provides the name of each facility, along with the number of beds, the population served, whether it has a licensed special care unit, the method of payment accepted, a telephone number, address and photo. It also provides a link to the facility’s Web site, if it has one. News Release,FYI,Public Notice 1804CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Margaret Allen) Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:30:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/alcopop.pdf Thirty-seven teens visited Hickory convenience stores on December 10, to share their concern about underage drinking and its harmful effects. The teens came together for Project Alcopop under Catawba County Health Partners’ A.S.A.P. (Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention) of Catawba County coalition, which works to reduce underage drinking in Catawba County. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1805CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Amy McCauley) Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:30:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/dss/Adult/AdultCareHomes.asp Forty Catawba County children in foster care will get a new bicycle and bike helmet for Christmas, thanks to the employees of the Williams-Sonoma plant in Claremont. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1806CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Margaret Allen) Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:30:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/PHEOY11.pdf Internal Systems Analyst Scott Klinger was recognized, in part, for integrating a new billing program that resulted in improved efficiencies across the organization. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1802CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Kelly Schermerhorn) Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:20:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/HPEMSawards.pdf Colonel Michael W. Gilchrist, Commander of the Highway Patrol, presented the awards to EMT Paramedic and Crew Chief Brad Harris and EMT Paramedic Eric Jones for their role in pulling a person from a burning vehicle. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1801CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Jennifer Rice) Tue, 6 Dec 2011 11:05:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/audit11.pdf Catawba County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2011, shows the County continued to deliver services in a prudent fiscal manner in spite of the severe economic recession, which led to $1.5 million in cuts by the County government during the course of the year. See full report at http://www.catawbacountync.gov/Finance/report11/cafr11.asp Public Notice,News Release,FYI 1799CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Mon, 5 Dec 2011 11:25:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/furtado.pdf Mary Furtado is currently serving as Executive Director of Strategic Operations for Sarasota County, Florida. She will begin her new duties in Catawba County on December 12, 2011. News Release,FYI,Official Statement 1797CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:25:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/PM2.5attain.pdf The United States Environmental Planning Agency (USEPA) has announced that Catawba County will be classified as “attainment” from its current “nonattainment” designation for Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM 2.5) on December 19, 2011. PM 2.5 (fine particle pollution) refers to tiny particles of droplets in the air that are two and one half microns or less in width. Two and one half microns is about thirty times smaller than the width of a human hair. News Release,FYI,Public Notice 1796CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (US EPA) Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:55:00 EST http://www.ncdot.org/doh/preconstruct/highway/roadway/hearingmaps_by_county/resource/R3100__WShop_minutes.pdf The North Carolina Department of Transportation has released recommendations on widening of Highway 16 South in Catawba County (within the minutes of public meetings). Link to project maps: http://www.ncdot.org/doh/preconstruct/highway/roadway/hearingmaps_by_county/county/Catawba.html Public Notice,News Release,FYI 1795CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (NCDOT) Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:35:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/conclarelib.pdf Catawba County Library System has hired a librarian to serve both the Conover and Claremont branches. Siobhan Loendorf will add preschool Ready to Learn sessions, computer classes and adult programming for Conover and Claremont branch libraries. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1792CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Tammy Wilson) Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:55:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/earlyedconference.pdf More than 120 people recently attended the seventh annual Foothills Regional Conference for Early Childhood Educators in Statesville. This year’s conference theme, "You Make a Powerful Difference", explored the difference that early childhood educators make in the lives of young children. Public Notice,FYI,Please Choose 1790CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Glennie Daniels) Wed, 9 Nov 2011 15:05:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/dssbestpractice11.pdf The award was presented for the agency's Children and Aging Strategic Planning Projects in the category “Profiles in Community Collaboration”. The entry described the Children’s Agenda Planning Committee and the Aging Leadership Planning Project. In both cases, Social Services took the lead in collaborating with area agencies to develop reports about the needs of children and older adults. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1785CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Margaret Allen) Wed, 2 Nov 2011 13:55:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/EOY11web.pdf A 35 year veteran of the Register of Deeds Office, Beaver was praised by all her co-workers in that office for excellent customer service, for being a patient instructor on the laws involved in her work, and for preserving the County’s history. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1780CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:40:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/4hwinners2011.pdf Presentations are an example of a traditional 4-H program that dates back to at least the 1950s. They involve giving a 5-12 minute talk on a topic using tabletop visuals and posters to illustrate main points. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1778CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Donna Mull) Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:35:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/MOWpets.pdf Catawba County 4-H Club members are collecting dry dog and cat food for the pets of Catawba County Meals on Wheels recipients. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1776CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Margaret Allen) Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:35:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/4Hgardens2011.pdf The program started in the spring, when 4-H youth received a set of plants and participated in a workshop where they learned how to create a successful home mini vegetable garden with tomatoes, peppers, squash and more. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1773CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Donna Mull) Wed, 5 Oct 2011 09:45:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/conoverlibopen.pdf The Library re-opened for business in newly renovated space on the top floor of Conover Station. Its new address is 403 Conover Station, SE, in a 1918 structure erected for the Warlong Glove Manufacturing Company. Business hours will remain unchanged: 12 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, 9- 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 9 - 2 on Saturday. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1765CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Tammy Wilson) Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:55:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/conoverlibmove.pdf Work is under way to ready the Conover Branch Library for re-opening on Tuesday, September 20. Staff and volunteers are unpacking boxes of library materials and arranging furniture. The new branch address is 403 Conover Station, SE, in the Warlong Building on the former Broyhill plant property along the railroad tracks downtown. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1762CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Tammy Wilson) Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:15:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/worsleytodurham.pdf During his tenure with Catawba County, Worsley has had a positive impact in many areas, including emergency services, the use of emerging technologies, and mentoring people who are just starting out in local government management. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1761CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:40:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/hoveywin.pdf Winnie Hovey has won the American Volunteer contest sponsored by the Meals on Wheels Association of America. Hovey is a 92-year-old Hickory resident who has been volunteering with the local Meals on Wheels organization for approximately 30 years News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1759CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Margaret Allen) Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:10:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/worldrabiesday11.pdf Vaccines will be administered on a first-come, first-serve basis, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or until the supply is depleted on September 21, World Rabies Day, thanks to 250 vaccines provided by the World Rabies Organization and Pfizer Animal Health. Public Notice,News Release,FYI 1760CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Jennifer Rice) Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:10:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/QRcodeaward.pdf The County was recognized for implementation of a Building Permit QR Codes system, which provides building contractors and inspectors with up-to-the-minute job site and inspection information, at their fingertips, in the field. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1756CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:24:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/earthquaketips.asp What if the August 23 earth tremors had been closer or stronger? Would you know what to do? Here are some tips from Catawba County Emergency Services. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1755CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Karyn Yaussy) Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:00:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/catawbacommunities.pdf “Catawba Communities,” a monthly show which will feature information about programs and services provided by local governments, school systems and associated agencies across Catawba County, will premiere on Charter Communications’ Government Channel (Channel 3) on Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1752CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin, Gary Herman, Mandy Pitts) Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:45:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/sheriffmedicinedrop.pdf The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with The Cognitive Connection and The Foothills Coalition, is sponsoring an Operation Pill Stoppers program that now provides fixed locations for citizens to properly dispose of their unused and unwanted medications. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1750CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Eric Kanipe) Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:45:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/biodieselfacility.pdf The facility is now testing biodiesel fuel being produced by several companies in the region and from the harvest of crops growing around the landfill to test which ones grow best in the local climate while producing the best oils for biodiesel. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1749CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:23:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/libphonecat.pdf You may now access the Catawba County Library System website from your smartphone, thanks to a recent upgrade to the library’s home page. LS2Mobile is accessible with an iPod Touch or iPhone. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1745CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Tammy Wilson) Tue, 2 Aug 2011 11:25:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/vetpark2.pdf The North Carolina Veterans Park in Fayetteville includes a visitor’s center, gardens, fountains, sculpture and displays. Five Catawba County residents, including World War II veteran Carmie Cook, had a “hand” in the park’s creation. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1741CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Jennifer Rice) Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:27:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/daycaresaferatings.pdf Catawba County Public Health’s Early Childhood Support Team (ECST) has awarded the 2010-2011 Catawba County Child Care Health & Safety Credential to 46 local child care centers. The credentialing program, which is led by the ECST team and funded by Smart Start, recognizes child care centers that strive to go above and beyond requirements in the areas of safety, education, and environmental health. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1740CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Amy McCauley) Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:40:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/MOWnominee2011.pdf Catawba County’s Meals on Wheels program has nominated Winnie Hovey for the award and is asking the public to vote for Hovey in the contest. The contest is featured on Facebook, and the top vote-getter will be named the winner. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1739CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Margaret Allen) Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:20:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/WIC-4Hplantingseeds.pdf Area youth participating in the NC Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program helped children at Catawba County Public Health plant vegetable seeds. The activity was one of a series of visits by local North Carolina Cooperative Extension staff and volunteers to Public Health’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) clinic designed to encourage WIC families to grow and eat fresh vegetables. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1738CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Amy McCauley) Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:08:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/MyCatawba.pdf Anyone accessing My Catawba County will be able to choose from a selection of informational links and County applications. The application was developed for mobile devices with a web browser such as iPad, iPhone, Android phones and tablets. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1732CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:00:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/Leeexpansion.pdf Furniture manufacturer Lee Industries, Inc. plans to expand their manufacturing capabilities in Catawba County by extensively redeveloping and renovating the former Conover Chair facility in Conover, N.C. and adding 75 new employees beginning in late 2011. The company will be hiring cutters, sewers, spring-up associates, inside and outside upholsterers, shipping personnel, support staff and more. The average employee wage is expected to be $41,045, nearly $7,000 more than the average pay for workers living in Catawba County. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1731CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Greta Lint) Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:05:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/SeniorNutritionServicesmove.pdf Senior Nutrition Services is now housed at 507 Boundary Street in Conover. Senior Nutrition Services includes Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels), Seniors Morning Out, Nutritional Supplements (Ensure and Boost), Frozen Meals, and In Home Aide Services. Public Notice,News Release,FYI 1730CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Margaret Allen) Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:55:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/NC16superstreet.pdf According to NCDOT, the Superstreet concept "refers to a reconfiguration of a traditional intersection. The primary Superstreet concept functions by redirecting through and left turning traffic from the side street approach to turn right, proceed to the nearby U-turn and then return to its original course." Public Notice,News Release,FYI 1728CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:06:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/electronicsban.pdf Beginning July 1, 2011, computer equipment and televisions will be banned from disposal in North Carolina landfills, under a law passed last year by the General Assembly. Catawba County will provide four one-day electronics recycling collection events in fiscal year 2011-2012, free of charge. All residents of Catawba County will have access to these electronics recycling events, including those who live in the cities and towns in the county. News Release,FYI,Public Notice 1726CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:14:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/NACo11.pdf A Catawba County Department of Social Services program that helped teenagers enrolled in a poverty reduction and teen pregnancy program better understand the myths of government support programs has been named a winner of a 2011 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1722CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:56:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/dss/news/SMOClaremont.pdf A new Seniors Morning Out location has opened at Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Claremont. This program, which is operated by Catawba County Social Services, provides a nutritious lunch, plus social activities, for persons age 60 or older. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1723CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Margaret Allen) Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:56:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/distracteddrivingwinners.pdf A team of students at Maiden High School has been selected as the Grand Prize winner in Catawba County’s Distracted Driving Video Contest. Members of the winning team are Matt Ellis, Rebecca Gates, John Kirby and Taylor Abshire. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1720CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Margaret Allen) Thu, 2 Jun 2011 11:30:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/foothillsparents11.pdf The annual Foothills Regional Conference for Parent Educators will be held Friday, June 3 from 9:00am until 2:00pm at the Catawba County Cooperative Extension Center in Newton. The 2011 theme is Helping Families Do More with Less. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1716CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Tue, 17 May 2011 12:05:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/budget/11-12/budgetmain.asp The proposed budget would reduce the property tax rate by one half cent to 53 cents per $100 of property valuation, with reductions made to County spending, impacting 34 positions, that reduce the County budget by 2.86 percent. A public hearing on the proposed budget will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2 @ 1924 Courthouse, Newton. News Release,FYI,Public Notice 1715CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Tue, 17 May 2011 12:03:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/Children'sAgenda.pdf The committee compiled existing information about the status of children in the county. It also held public meetings and surveyed members of the public about their priorities and ideas. The committee found that most children in the county are well-cared for, but that a substantial number are falling through the cracks. A major cause of concern is the large number of children living in poverty. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1714CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Margaret Allen) Thu, 12 May 2011 13:33:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/finaw11.asp The Catawba County Finance Department is a winner of the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2010. Catawba County has now won the award for 29 consecutive years. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1712CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Mon, 9 May 2011 10:25:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/hhw11.asp Do you have any unwanted household products, such as paints, cleansers, solvents, antifreeze, batteries or used motor oils; or electronics like computer equipment, old radios, mobile phones, TVs, VCRs, calculators or copiers? Dispose of them properly, free of charge, on May 7th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Public Notice,News Release,FYI 1707CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:19:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/turbocoating2011.pdf The company will locate a manufacturing operation in the Catawba Industrial Commons, creating 110 new jobs with an average wage of over $50,000 and investing $15 million over the next five years. It will provide specialized services for parts used in gas turbine engines produced by Siemens, GE, Alstom and Rolls-Royce. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1706CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Catawba County EDC) Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:16:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/qcc11.pdf Employees with 25 or more years of service were recognized at the twenty-sixth annual Quarter Century Club lunch at the Catawba Country Club. Many current members of the club celebrated with retired County employees, who also served with the County for 25 or more years. Catawba County formed the Quarter Century Club in 1986. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1705CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:15:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/budaw11.pdf For the twenty-second straight year, Catawba County’s Budget Office has been recognized by its peers for producing a budget document which is easy to read and understand. The Office has won the 2010 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. This award recognized the County’s fiscal year 2010-2011 budget. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1702CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Fri, 8 Apr 2011 10:43:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/CatawbaIndustrialCommons.pdf RealtyAnalytix Advisors, LLC announces the introduction of Catawba Industrial Commons, a multi-tenant industrial campus offering the most attractive, affordable and functional manufacturing, distribution and warehousing space in the Greater Catawba County region. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1701CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Catawba County EDC) Thu, 7 Apr 2011 10:22:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/hardinnc3c.pdf At the spring North Carolina City & County Communicators Conference, held March 30-April 1, in Fayetteville, NC, Dave Hardin, Public Information Officer for Catawba County, received the prestigious Chris Coulson Memorial Award. The award is presented to a person whose character, career and service represents the highest standards and who excels in the practice of local government communications. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1698CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Mandy Pitts, City of Hickory) Mon, 4 Apr 2011 11:53:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/mayorsmeals.pdf Three area mayors and several other local officials recently participated in Mayors for Meals in Catawba County. This event was sponsored by Catawba County Social Services’ Senior Nutrition Programs, which operates Meals on Wheels, Seniors Morning Out and other senior nutrition programs serving more than 1,000 people. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1697CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Margaret Allen) Mon, 4 Apr 2011 11:51:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/WICPSA0311.pdf Representatives from Public Health’s Women, Infants and Children program will be attending the upcoming Family Fair at Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) April 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to provide information and schedule appointments for families who qualify for WIC assistance. FYI,News Release,Please Choose 1695CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:40:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/commish/agendas/boc040411.asp The agenda for the next meeting of the Catawba County Board of Commissioners, 9:30 a.m., Monday, April 4, 2011, 1924 Courthouse, Newton, is now available. FYI,Public Notice,Official Statement 1696CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:40:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/confidential%20intermediary.pdf Family Builders, the adoption service of Catawba County Social Services, can now help adult adoptees, birth parents and their close relatives find each other. Not all counties in North Carolina offer this service, which is called Confidential Intermediary Services. Until recently all adoption records were sealed under North Carolina state law. In 2008, a new law took effect that allowed the release of certain records to adult adoptees and birth parents, if both parties agreed. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1694CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Margaret Allen) Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:15:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/schoolflu.pdf Between February 16 and 24, 2011, more than 2,500 students in Catawba County’s three public school systems received the 2010-11 flu vaccine due to a successful partnership between the schools and Catawba County Public Health. School nurses collected permission forms from parents and coordinated flu vaccine mini-clinics at 43 schools. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1693CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Amy McCauley) Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:12:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/CAPCmerge.pdf Two organizations merge to strengthen services to children, creating The Children's Advocacy and Protection Center FYI,News Release,Please Choose 1758CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Wed, 9 Mar 2011 15:13:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/SBAdisasterloans.pdf Residents and businesses affected by severe storms and tornado on Oct. 26 in Catawba County can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills announced today. Mills made the loans available in response to a letter from North Carolina Gov. Beverly E. Perdue on Nov. 12, requesting a disaster declaration by the SBA. The declaration covers Lincoln County and the adjacent counties of Burke, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell and Mecklenburg in North Carolina. Public Notice,FYI,News Release 1675CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:20:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/ecobroadband.asp Catawba County has been awarded one of only two grants presented across the nation, by Motorola and the National Association of Counties (NACo), to local governments that suggested innovative solutions to improve operations within their respective counties. The $30,000 grant will fund the wireless broadband internet capacity needed at Catawba County’s EcoComplex to allow for real-time monitoring between EcoComplex laboratories, universities and businesses. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1674CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:41:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/benson.pdf Cyndy Benson, who recently retired as Family and Children’s Services program manager in the Department of Social Services, has received the Kimberly F. Crews Memorial Award from the N.C. Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. This award is presented annually to honor a person who works directly with children suspected of having been abused. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1663CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Margaret Allen) Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:02:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/lindsey%20smith.pdf Lindsey Smith was recognized by the North Carolina Society for Public Health Education as a new health educator in North Carolina who has made outstanding contributions to the profession. FYI,News Release,Please Choose 1661CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Kellie Coffey) Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:03:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/specialneedsplanning.asp As it continues to note National Emergency Preparedness Month, Catawba County Emergency Services reminds citizens who have family members with special needs, and caregivers of those with special needs, that it’s very important to be prepared in advance to help those with special needs cope with an emergency or disastrous situation. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1654CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Karyn Yaussy) Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:39:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/twittertraffic10.asp Catawba County has upgraded a feed from its 911 Center of the information on calls regarding traffic incidents. The feed shows the type of incident reported, such as a vehicle accident, stranded motorist or vehicle fire, and gives the location of the incident. Only traffic related incidents are reported through this feed. News Release,FYI,Public Notice 1651CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:57:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/drumaward.pdf Brian Drum, one of the supervisors of the Catawba County 911 Communications Center, who has been called upon to increase his supervising duties over the past year and has a record of dedication to 911 dispatch that spans more than ten years, has been recognized by his peers in the North Carolina Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association (NC NENA) as Supervisor of the Year. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1650CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:07:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/bargerhonored.pdf Commissioner Barger was recognized as “a leader with insight and determination” and a person of “trust, integrity, responsibility, and concern for fellow citizens” in a Distinguished Public Service Award presented to him during the meeting. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1649CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:42:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/2011%20REVAL%20PROCESS.pdf The final stages of the 2011 property revaluation process in Catawba County have begun with the presentation of the proposed 2011 Schedule of Values to the Board of Commissioners, and will continue into November, when property owners will receive notice of the new value of their property, and into December and early 2011 when the appeal process begins. News Release,FYI,Public Notice 1639CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Tue, 7 Sep 2010 12:58:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/CarpenterCES.asp Jeff Carpenter, who will begin new duties as Cooperative Extension Director on September 1, 2010, will oversee delivery of services to meet the Extension mission of sustaining agriculture and forestry, protecting the environment, maintaining viable communities, developing responsible youth and developing strong, healthy and safe families. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1632CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:08:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/airquality.pdf When it comes to air quality, many believe it's only an issue during the summer. Air quality remains a problem year round, with ozone being a concern in the summer and particulate matter posing a problem year round. Public Health is working with local officials to raise the importance of air quality awareness and what citizens can do to help improve air quality. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1612CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Kellie Coffey) Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:56:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/eades.asp Cynthia Eades, a long-time resident of Catawba County who is currently serving as Human Resources Director in Iredell County and has ten years of experience in local government human resources, has been named Catawba County’s new Human Resources Director. She will begin her new duties with Catawba County on July 1, 2010. News Release,News Release,Please Choose 1608CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Thu, 3 Jun 2010 10:23:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/WIChelp.pdf Children learn their habits, attitudes and beliefs from their parents and other caregivers, and that includes their willingness to try new and healthy foods. The American Dietetic Association and Catawba County Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) encourages adults to be good role models and teach children how to appreciate nutrition and enjoy healthful eating. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1582CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Kellie Coffey) Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:34:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/blanton-ems.pdf Bryan Blanton, who has steadily risen in positions of responsibility from paramedic to Training Officer to Manager of Emergency Medical Services, will now permanently supervise all of Catawba County's Emergency Services. News Release,FYI,Public Notice 1580CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:48:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/dentalclinic.pdf Proper dental care and routine trips to the dentist help to guarantee that children and adults not only have a healthy smile, but a healthy body as well. To help ensure that every child in Catawba County has access to dental care, Catawba County Public Health Dental Practice serves as a resource for children ages 4 to 17. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1571CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Kellie Coffey) Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:57:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/viper.asp A partnership of all fourteen fire departments and all five rescue squads in the county with Catawba County Emergency Services has resulted in a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that will fund a large amount of the costs to purchase new radios to significantly improve communications by and between the fire and rescue agencies and the County’s 911 Communications Center. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1560CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:40:00 EST http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JRRFMH5 Help shape the future of greenways and trails in Catawba County! Catawba County and the Carolina Thread Trail planners ask citizens to help with planning for the trail by taking an online survey. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1554CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:30:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/epic.asp Two members of the Catawba County Board of Commissioners, Vice-Chair Lynn Lail and Commissioner Barbara Beatty joined UNC Charlotte officials and leaders from business and power industries to celebrate the start of construction on the University’s Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC). EPIC is a planned research endeavor between the University and private partners with the goal of expanding energy engineering and research within the region based on industry needs. The Catawba County EcoComplex will play an important role in EPIC through research partnership between Catawba County and UNC-Charlotte Public Notice,FYI,Please Choose 1545CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/IBTsettlement.pdf The Catawba County Board of Commissioners, at its January 19, 2010 meeting, joined with other local governments across the region in approving the agreement. The main points of the agreement hinged on Concord and Kannapolis modifying their ability, contained in their IBT certificate, to withdraw 10 million gallons of water per day (MGD) from the Catawba River at all times, by significantly limiting withdrawals during times of drought. The agreement limits withdrawals to 6 MGD during times of most severe drought, or “exceptional” drought; 7 MGD during “extreme” drought; 8.5 MGD during “severe” drought; and 9 MGD during “moderate” drought. Further, the agreement restricts Concord and Kannapolis from withdrawing more than 3 MGD from the Catawba until July 1, 2015, and after they first are withdrawing 5 MGD from the Yadkin River. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1540CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/UNCCEcoComplex.pdf Three applied research centers at the Charlotte Research Institute will install instrumentation and conduct experiments at the Eco-Complex, an expansion of innovative waste reduction and waste processing technology already underway at the Complex. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1541CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/agingsurvexecsummary.pdf In the fall of 2009, as a part of the Catawba Aging Leadership Planning Project, Catawba County, along with aging service providers, volunteers and local municipalities developed a “Livable & Senior Friendly Community Survey”. This survey was widely distributed throughout Catawba County and targeted the County’s Senior Community, their caregivers and professionals in the aging field. The purpose of the survey was to obtain current and relevant information on the quality of life of seniors. Obtaining this information is important when looking toward the future of Catawba County. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1538CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Dave Hardin) Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/pekman09.pdf Louise Ackerman serves as the Chairwoman for Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention (A.S.A.P.) of Catawba County. A.S.A.P. is a volunteer coalition made up of Catawba County residents with members from all segments of the community, including education, law enforcement, the criminal justice system, the faith community, mental health, social services, public health, local business, parents and youth that work together to combat underage drinking and substance abuse. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1537CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Kellie Coffey) Fri, 8 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/restsmokefree.pdf As of January 2, 2010 restaurants, bars and other businesses that serve food and drink in Catawba County became smoke-free. Many health advocates and local residents are pleased that they can now enjoy a healthier dining experience. The ban is a result of a new law that prohibits smoking in all restaurants and bars across North Carolina. News Release,FYI,Please Choose 1535CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Kellie Coffey) Thu, 7 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/SSHW.asp The Challenge is part of Small Steps to Health and Wealth™, a national Cooperative Extension program developed to motivate Americans to take action to simultaneously improve their health and personal finances. SSHW was built around a framework of 25 research-based behavior change strategies. The Challenge was originally developed in a “paper and pencil” format with printed worksheets and is now available online. Please Choose,Please Choose,Please Choose 1536CCGRSS webmaster@catawbacountync.gov (Glennie Daniels) Thu, 7 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST