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May 15, 2019
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Cinderella opens Friday By Loretta Cozart Kimberla’s School of Classical Ballet brings the the tale of Cinderella to life this weekend at the Joy Performance Center in Kings Mountain. Performances are Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. A special cookies and punch meet and greet with Cinderella and the Fairy Godmother, is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., allowing the community to meet with these beloved characters. Special tickets can be purchased for this event. Tickets are $12 each in advance or $15 at the door for general admission seating, or $80 in advance or $100 at the door for a mezzanine seating, with a cluster of 4 seats and includes hors d'oeuvres. Tickets are available by calling 704-300-4130 or can be ordered online at https:// sites.google.com/site/kimberlasclassicalballet/cinderella-tickets.
Cinderella and the Prince, Bethany London and Nicholas Burrows. Photo provided
National Poppy Day May 24 With Memorial Day just around the corner, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 155 reminds the public that Congress has proclaimed May 24 as National Poppy Day®. The American Legion encourages all patriotic Americans to wear or display a red poppy as a symbol of remembrance and hope. “The American Legion Family is pleased to have brought National Poppy Day® to the United States,” said Pat Lemmon, President of American Legion Unit 155. “Wearing a poppy the Friday before Memorial Day is a reminder to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and is a symbol of hope for the generations to come who will answer our nation’s call to military service. It is important for Americans to remember that we have an entirely new group of veterans. Supporting them and their families is essential.” The red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed by those who fought and those who continue to fight for our
MOTHER’S DAY TEA AND MAKEOVERS –The Patrick Senior Center hosted special events the week of Mother’s Day to honor mothers. Their “Fit for a Queen” Tea Party was held on Thursday, May 9. The party featured savories and pastries and a variety of activities, including makeovers, best hat contest, Bingo and door prizes. On May 8, the Patrick Senior Center offered free makeovers or skincare furnished by Younique makeup artists, Colleen Kirby and Anglea Shanklin Langford. Pictured above, Sandi Smith shares a bag of goodies at the tea. See more photos on page 8A
Duke Energy announces
New solar farms coming to Cleveland County and nearby The American Legion Auxiliary supports local veterans through the sale of poppies before Memorial Day. country following World War I. It was popularized by the publication of the wartime poem “In Flanders Fields.” Written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, M.D. while serving on the front line in World War I, the poem honors soldiers killed in battle. In 1920, the poppy became the memorial flower of The American Legion Family. In 2017, the Legion Family called upon Congress to designate the Friday before Memorial Day as National Poppy
Day. Each year, members of The American Legion Family, led by The American Legion Auxiliary, distribute poppies around town with a request that the person receiving the flower donate. All donations received on National Poppy Day® will be used by The American Legion Family to support the future of local veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families with medical and financial needs.
In April, Duke Energy announced that 14 utility-scale projects were selected during an independently judged bidding process – part of a 2017 comprehensive renewable energy law. Those projects are planned in North Carolina and South Carolina, with two in Gaston and Cleveland County. Cleveland County’s 50-MW project will be located on McGraw Road in Mooresboro. Gaston County’s 25-MW project will be in Bessemer City. The 14 projects represent the most competitive of the 78 that were submitted when bidding opened last July. The process used was approved by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) to select proj-
ects that would deliver the greatest cost and system benefits to customers. "As solar energy expands in the Carolinas, the competitive bidding process will lead to better prices and more geographic diversity of projects,” said Rob Caldwell, senior vice president and president of Duke Energy Renewables & Business Development. “This will enhance Duke Energy’s efforts to promote a cleaner energy mix at lower prices for customers.” With the winning projects selected, Duke Energy and the winning bidders will execute contracts for the projects over the next few months. Once the contracting process is complete, Duke Energy and
Accion Group will finalize a report of all projects to be filed with the NCUC around June 2019. “Duke Energy companies will complete six of the 14 winning projects – a strong reflection of how competitive we are in the open market at building renewable energy projects,” added Caldwell. Most projects are targeted to be online around the end of 2020. However, the dates may vary depending upon local approvals and any construction delays. According to independent administrator Accion Group, customers will see savings of around $375 million over the 20-year contract period versus the See SOLAR, Page 7A
Governor signs Game Nights bill into law By Loretta Cozart On May 10, Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 130 Allow Game Nights into law. The bill allows non-profit organizations to operate “game nights” and the consumption of alcoholic beverages at those events. The non-profit must have been in existence for five
years and can raffle prizes that are sponsored by or on behalf of an exempt organization and local law enforcement has jurisdiction over the location the event is being held. Organizations wishing to hold a game night must get a permit from the local Alcohol Law Enforcement Headquarters 30 days prior to the event.
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A separate permit must be acquired for each event and organizations are limited to four events per year, or one per quarter. The event may not exceed 5 hours. Only raffles are allowed, but chips may be exchanged for raffle tickets. Games allowed at game night include: Roulette, Blackjack, Poker, Craps, simulated horse race, and Merchandise Wheel of Fortune. For a complete list of regulations and restrictions, visit: https://www.ncleg.gov/ Sessions/2019/Bills/House/ PDF/H130v8.pdf
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