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Library displays art

Catawba County Library in Newton displayed student art, thanks to John Hoyle Chapter of  Daughters of the American Revolution. Contest chairman Gina Abernethy of Newton provided representations of art by area students to the DAR Junior American Citizens art competition. A total of 250 budding artists submitted drawings, photos, collages and banners in the contest. Twenty-one blue-ribbon winners are currently in regional competition. Copies were viewed at the library through the end of the month of April.


From left Ede Escuder and Laura Gora, Youth Services library staff, with DAR display.

DAR Preservation Recognition Award

Also at the April meeting the John Hoyle chapter presented the prestigious DAR Preservation Recognition Award to Wade Hampton Shuford, Jr. and his wife, Joanne.

The Shufords were honored for their continued work to preserve the historic and cultural heritage of our community. The Shufords have been active in their support and preservation of Maple Grove House Museum and grounds and Propst House Museum. They are docents and strong supporters of the efforts of Hickory Landmarks Society to provide Heritage Days Festival for all the 4th graders of Catawba County. Mayor Pro Tem, Danny Seaver, says “Every community, city, or town needs citizens like “Hamp” and Joanne Shuford as they set the standard of excellence for community involvement.” John Hoyle Chapter is delighted to recognize their continuing efforts for helping to keep history alive in our community with this award.

National Society DAR Good Citizenship Medal Presentation

At our April meeting...... 

Kathryn Nelson was awarded the DAR Good Citizenship Medal honoring youth in grades 5-11 who exemplify the qualities of honor, service, courage, leadership, and patriotism.  Nelson is a junior at Fred T. Foard High School and is active in Girl Scouts, where she has earned both the Bronze and Silver Awards.  She is a member of Juniorettes and Beta Club, as well as playing tenor sax in the marching band.  She is also active in the First Presbyterian Hickory Youth Group.  Nelson is the daughter of Jennifer and Derwin Nelson of Hickory.

Kathryn's special project was a campaign against bullying. Here she shows a banner she created for display in her school. It was signed by students who signed a pledge to help prevent bullying.

Invitation to the Commemoration of The Battle of Ramsour's Mill

Save your bags!

The JHC Board has decided that a good project for the chapter would be to help create mats for the homeless by donating plastic grocery bags.  There was an article in the Hickory Daily Record on March 4 highlighting the work being done by Hickory resident Bobbie Brannon.  You can read the article here..

http://www.hickoryrecord.com/news/article_8d5540de-82c9-11e2-b46c-0019bb30f31a.html

Chapter members are being asked to bring their plastic grocery bags to our monthly meetings.  Gina Abernethy has volunteered to collect and deliver them. 

photo courtesy of Hickory Daily record