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Crouse Gears Up for July 4th Parade

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 08:09 AM PDT

Photo by Sandy Cashion

Every year the Crouse, North Carolina community holds a Fourth of July parade.  This parade began with the Willie and Debbie Heafner family as a way to entertain their small children 20 years ago.  The first parade was a small group of adults and children – Children on tricycles and red wagons, adults giving a push or pull as needed.  As the children grew and their riding toys improved, the parade grew.

Last year there were approximately 88 entries in the parade, this year we are hoping to break 100!  Spectators are welcome or bring golf carts, tractors with trailers, lawn mowers with trailers, classic cars, trucks, four wheelers, bicycles, floats, goats, horses with wagons or buggies and horses with riders. Decorate your entry with a patriotic theme, or use your imagination, and JOIN IN THE FUN!!!

The official grand marshal each year is Sandy Jones, a mentally handicapped man who lives in the Crouse community.  Sandy loves the parade and can hardly wait for the event to occur each year.


The organization is simple.  Announce the parade at local churches and put up signs announcing the parade throughout the community.  Everyone simply shows up and the fun begins.   Last year we estimated over 1000 people lining the parade route, the largest crowd ever to view the parade, and this year we anticipate an even larger crowd.

This year we are excited to announce that the Crouse Volunteer Fire Department will be selling hot dogs, cold soft drinks and other snacks in front of the fire station.  A great addition to the festivities.


If you are looking for good family fun, we think you will find nothing better than visiting downtown Crouse for the Fourth of July parade at 4:00 pm on Wednesday July 4th.

HANDS-ON CANNING CLASS

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 07:54 AM PDT

 

NC Cooperative Extension will be presenting another hands-on canning class Tuesday, July 10th from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the James W. Warren Citizens Center. Participants will learn the basics of pickling. Cost for the class is $10.00 and includes information sheets and a jar of canned food. Registration is required. Please call the NC Cooperative Extension office at 704-736-8461 for more information.

 

Scouts Contend in Cub Olympics

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 07:39 AM PDT

Jaden Vazquez sends a water rocket into the air. By Seth Mabry

 

By Seth Mabry

LCV Staff

Lincolnton- 108 Cub Scouts aimed for gold during the Cub Olympics at Betty G. Ross Park which uses summer game-theme activities to promote self-improvement among the scouts.

"We want the scouts to do their best and not to compete against each other," said camp director Terry Helms. "They will learn scout values and the scout reverend, team building and confidence."

The camp has been held annually in Lincolnton since the late '80s which is open to scouts who are rising 2nd to 5th graders.

Six events or activities are scheduled each day which consist of a crafts when there display their creative designs, physical education to keep the scouts active, downtime where scouts are visited by a guest speaker, den time that focuses on electives, archery and BB gun shooting.

Adam Crapse hammers a design into a piece of leather. By Seth Mabry

Firing guns and shooting bows and arrows are two of the favorite activities with the scouts.

"I really like the BB-gun range," said camper Trey Friguglietti, who will be in 5th grade next year and is attending his final camp. "I am going to miss this (camp) next year."

Friguglietti has attended the camp for the last three year and has many positive memories.

 

"I never will forget hitting the target from 25 yards away with the bow and arrow," he said.

But the campers are not the only ones who enjoy the week-long camp. Katie Dellinger volunteered at last year's camp and came back this year to help the younger scouts.

"I like to help out and make an impact in their scouting," she said.

To find out more on the Heartland District scouts you can visit them on Facebook at Heartland District of Piedmont Council or look for roundup information in the schools during the fall.

Drayton Seuverns, left , takes aim with his bow and arrow and Thomas Knight looks on. By Seth Mabry

 

 

 

 

 

SHERIFF CARPENTER OFFERS TIPS FOR A SAFE JULY 4TH WEEKEND

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 05:17 AM PDT

With the approach of the July 4th weekend, Lincoln County Sheriff David Carpenter asks all citizens to join him in making this Fourth of July holiday period a happy and enjoyable one for all.

 

Traditionally during the July 4thHoliday, our highways experience one of the highest traffic flows of the year.  The Sheriff reminds all county residents to follow these safety tips:

 

  • Always shift your attention every few seconds, constantly scanning the road ahead and behind you.  Never blankly stare ahead nor fix your gaze on one point on the road.

 

  • When passing an automobile, always glance at the ground beside the front wheel of the car you intend to pass.  You will know instantly if the car is about to veer – giving you an extra few seconds to respond.

 

  • You should pull out into the opposite lane of traffic when passing while you are still well behind the car in front.  This should give you some time and space to build up speed and will enable you to pull back into your own lane should the need arise.  Never cut abruptly out of your lane into the opposite lane when passing.

 

  • Always signal your intentions with your brake lights, turn signals, horn and/or headlights so that other drivers will see you well before you change course.

 

  • Drivers should always "aim high" in steering.  That is, you should glance frequently at points well ahead of you.  Not only will this help your steering, but it will also help you check the position of vehicles in front of you as well as on-coming ones.

 

  • Never follow too close.  Remember that, as your speed increases, it takes you substantially longer to stop.  Also remember that it's good to have an extra cushion of space in front of you if you're being tail-gated, on a slippery road, or in low visibility conditions.

 

"Lastly, I would remind all motorists to practice the Golden rule when driving.  Be courteous and tolerant of other drivers.  Please don't get angry with bad drivers or reckless ones – just get out of their way," Sheriff Carpenter said in closing, "Let's make this summer a safe one on the roads inLincolnCounty."
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