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The tradition continues

City of Newton honors our Veterans

Alan Rogers|Record File Photo

Civil War reenactors in Confederate uniforms fire a volley over the crowd in downtown Newton during the 2007 Soldiers Reunion Parade.

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Thursday, Aug. 14
7 p.m. Senior citizens dance at Newton Recreation Center

Friday, Aug. 15
6 p.m. Men’s softball tournament at Northside Park on Broyhill Field
Sunday, Aug. 17
2:30 p.m. Vintage cars and trucks on display in downtown Newton
2:30 p.m. Moods & Memories plays on the old courthouse square
6:30 p.m. Cruisin’ Night with the classics traveling the city streets

Monday, Aug. 18
7:30 p.m. Gospel music on the old courthouse square

Tuesday, Aug. 19
7:30 p.m. Beach music on the old courthouse square

Wednesday, Aug. 20
6 p.m. Baby parade (decorate your baby in a patriotic theme and show off the little one)
7 p.m. Pet Mania (best looking, best costume, best trick, most unusual pet, most unusual name and pet-owner look-alike contests) on old courthouse square. Sign up with the parks and recreation department by Tuesday, Aug. 19.
7:30 p.m. Street dance in downtown Newton

Thursday, Aug. 21
Reunion Day
9 a.m. Arts, crafts and food vendors will be on the square in downtown Newton
Noon Fish fry for veterans at the American Legion Post 16 Headquarters on U.S. 321 business
4 p.m. Service to honor the service of local veterans on the east side of the old courthouse
5 p.m. Soldiers Reunion parade in downtown Newton with military units, bands, school groups and patriotic floats
7 p.m. Horseshoe tournament

Saturday, Aug. 23
8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk and One-mile Fun Run at Newton Recreation Center

Sunday, Aug. 24
8 a.m. 30-, 60- and 100-mile bike ride at Newton Recreation Center

By Ragan Robinson | Hickory Daily Record

Published: August 7, 2008

Newton - Two hundred fifty pounds is a lot of flounder to cook. Soldiers Reunion co-organizer Ellis Smith figures the least he can do is put on an apron, man the fryers and spend a day serving the 400 to 500 veterans who will show up in Newton later this month.

These are men and women from across the Southeast and some from as far away as California who, like Smith, once put on a uniform and spent untold days serving their country.

Few traditions last more than a century. Newton is home to one of them. This year's Soldiers Reunion, beginning in earnest on Aug. 17, marks the 119th year of events to honor veterans. It also offers up lots of pre and post-reunion activities for Catawba County residents.