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Remembering 9/11 Sixteen years later Old Glory on the platform and American flags on the decorated white round tables in the ballroom and in the foyer of American Legion Post 155 formed the background for Patriot’s Day, the 16th anniversary observance of the attacks at ground zero. American Legion Riders honored first responders from all over the county, city and county law enforcement and firemen at a barbecue lunch after the impressive 12 noon ceremony at which Mayor Scott NeIsler presided. “We remember lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001 and brave firemen and first responders who ran into burning buildings guided by love for their fellow human beings but may we move today from suffering to hope,’’ said
PATRIOT DAY SPEAKERS – Pictured are participants in Patriot’s Day program Monday are from left, Fire Chief Frank Burns, Police Chief Jerry Tessneer, Shana Adams, Mayor Scott Neisler, at podium, American Legion Post Commander Rick Moore and N. C. Speaker of the House Tim Moore. Photo by JAN HARRIS the mayor. He added, “We must meet evil and terrorism head-on.” Police Chief Jerry Tess-
neer prayed for all people struggling now, including the US President with his decision about North Korea,
the families devastated by Harvey and Irma, those men and women in harm’s See 9/11, Page 7A
Colemans By Little Theatre win $10,000 ‘Little Mermaid’ opens Friday Bob and Aimee Coleman of Kings Mountain won the $10,000 grand prize at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum’s 14th annual reverse raffle and auction Saturday night at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life and Conference Center. The event was a sell-out of 300 tickets and the crowd enjoyed the 1920’s theme as numerous ladies and gentlemen dressed the part. Susan Patterson’s décor and Keith Falls’ catering were as always, a big hit. Fundraising chairman Priscilla Mauney, Museum President Susan Champion
The Kings Mountain Little Theatre will ring up the curtain on Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,’’ sponsored by Edward Jones and Jack and Pam Buchanan, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Joy Performance Theatre, 202 S. Railroad Avenue. Shows are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Sunday matinee is at 3 p.m.
Three shows are next weekend on Sept. 22 and Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 24 at 3 p.m. Student performances are on September 14 and 15. Admission is $10. Tickets are available by calling 704-730-9408 or online at tickets@kmlt.org. A mermaid princess in a
magical kingdom beneath the sea longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. She makes a bargain with an unscrupulous sea witch in order to meet a human prince on land. Sarah Sandoval is directing the production for which music is under the direction of Cydney Wallace.
See $10,000, Page 7A
County Manager 11 students graduate resigns
LINEMEN – The recent graduates of the new Electrical Line Worker Academy prove they aren’t afraid of heights in this photograph.
August 29 from new Line Worker Academy Eleven students graduated Aug. 29 in the first class at the new Electrical Line Worker Academy at Cleveland Community College and already two men have been hired by the City of Shelby. Jordan Wacaster and Jacob Williams will begin working for the City of Shelby in September. The men agree that the hands-on learning provided at the Academy was beneficial. “I found the curriculum fairly easy to learn because I could physically put my hands on almost everything the instructors talked about,’’ said
Williams. Wacaster and Williams are excited to begin their careers with the City of Shelby. “I can’t wait to start my new job with the city,’’ said Wacaster. “It’s exciting to be part of something you love to do in your hometown. I look forward to taking my knowledge to the next level and working under some of the best men in the business.” The collaboration with the City of Shelby, the City of Kings Mountain, Duke Energy and local power utility contractors resulted in a training program designed by linemen for linemen. The Academy provides fast-track, hands-on training for employment as an entry-level line worker. See 11 GRADUATE, Page 7A
Clevel a n d County M a n ager Jeff Richardson has resigned after four RICHARDSON years with Cleveland County Government and has accepted a position as County Manager in Albemarle County, Virginia, effective Nov. 6. Both the board of commissioners and Richardson have expressed gratitude over his tenure with Cleveland County. “Cleveland County Government and the community have exceeded my expectations in every way as a great place to work and live. I’m proud of the work that the board of commissioners, staff and I have accomplished together during my time here,’’ said Richardson. “I am proud to have See RESIGNS, Page 7A
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IN CAST – From left to right, Meghan Russell ( in black), Rebecca Belk, Ely Thompson, Jessika Hardin, Hope Routszong, and Sadie Forbes among the cast of “Little Mermaid” which opens Friday night by the KM Little Theatre. Photo by BRYAN HALLMAN
Hurricane relief project grows Students in Cleveland County Schools are busy collecting bottled water for Hurricane relief and deadline for pickup of water is Sept. 15. Turner Trucking will be picking up water at all the schools. Water is also being collected at Dixon Presbyterian Church where a church member will deposit the bottled water at a local school. Cleveland Community College is also collecting bottled water in partnership with Turner Trucking. Hygiene kits, first aid kits, baby formula, and diapers are also needed as the college partners with NC Baptist Ministries in this relief project for the Texas area. The bottled water is being collected on the stage in the See RELIEF, Page 7A
Bryson Blackmon, left, and Kyleigh Brooks, first graders at Bethware Elementary School, are among area students who are collecting bottled water to be taken to devastated areas in Texas hard hit by Hurricane Irma.
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