Catawba County Board of Commissioners next meeting set for 7 p.m. on Monday, September 15, 2008, at the 1924 Courthouse, 30 North College Avenue in Newton, NC.

The Catawba County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on a request to rezone 6.9 acres of land, at 3250 Plateau Road in the Mountain View Small Area Planning District, from R-20 Residential to GI General Industrial and consider a supplemental appropriation of $242,174 for the purchase of a neonatal ambulance for the Catawba Valley Medical Center Neonatal Program, when the Board meets at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 15, 2008, in the Robert E. Hibbitts Meeting Room of the 1924 Courthouse at 30 North College Avenue in Newton.

The Board will also consider appropriating $35,140 for co-location cell tower consultant services and the establishment of an expense account to disburse these funds, and two tax refund requests. The Board will also honor retired County Commissioner, state legislator and United States Congressman Cass Ballenger with its highest honor, the Catawba County Spirit Award, and issue proclamations for Fire Prevention Week and Fall Litter Sweep.  Full agenda

Retired County Commissioner, State Representative Stine Isenhower receives Catawba County Spirit Award.

Mr. Isenhower was recognized for working "tirelessly to ensure Catawba County grew, excelled and prospered in all aspects including education, industry, faith and community". Full story

Family Day will highlight the benefits of eating together as a family!

Research has shown that families that eat together more often have children who have less risk of drug, alcohol or tobacco use, lower suicide rates, better school performance, better eating habits and are less likely to be overweight, among other benefits.  Learn more about these benefits, and eat together as a family, during Family Day on Monday, September 22 at the CVCC Multipurpose Facility.  Full story

Learn how to save energy this winter at a St. Stephens Library workshop

“You Can Do It—Easy Energy Savings” is set for 6:30 p.m. on September 25 to show you how to save energy, and the planet, with simple household tips.  Full story

Take care of Type 2 Diabetes through Successful Family Caregiving Program.

"Take Charge of Your Diabetes" will help participants learn how to control their blood sugar, feel better, and reduce their risk of health complications. Sessions are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Agricultural Resources Center, 1175 South Brady Avenue in Newton.  Full story

Learn the benefits of home composting at upcoming workshop.

Home composting is very beneficial to our environment. Composting can successfully divert up to 30% of your family's waste stream from landfills and water treatment facilities, and is a natural method of recycling organic materials into valuable humus that can be used to amend soil.  Learn more at workshops on the evening of September 23, or the morning of October 11.  Full story

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