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They want you to vote Nov. 8 Pictured are Kurt Hassler as Richard Hannay, the hero, and Dawn Ruckus, who plays all three female roles, in the Kings Mountain Little Theatre's “The 39 Steps,'' which opens Friday, Sept. 30 at Joy Theatre and continues Saturday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee Sunday, Oct. 2, at 3 p.m. Next weekend shows are on Friday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Photo by BRYAN HALLMAN
KMLT curtain going up on Hitchcock thriller The outrageously funny stage version of Hitchcock's 1935 film thriller, “The 39 Steps,'' opens Friday night at 7:30 p.m. by the Kings Mountain Little Theatre at the Joy Performance Center downtown with shows on Saturday night at 7:30 and 3 p.m. Sunday. “This show is unlike any I have done before, it's incredibly fast-moving and the cast is amazing as they create the scenes and characters before your eyes,'' says Director Wendy Walega. She continued “I read somewhere that tech is considered another member of the cast of “The 39 Steps” and its' true. There are almost 100 sound cues and about 50 light cues, not to mention the fog machine,'' she says. Walega says there are several homages to classic Hitchcock movies for those keeping a sharp eye and ear and just like in the movies the man himself may make a cameo appearance.
This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award winner includes theatrical hi jinks including gunshots and other loud noises, pratfalls, staged violence, daring feats of physical agility, unabashed silliness ad the use of flickering lights and fog machines. Kurt Hassler plays the ''hero'' Richard Hannay and Dawn Rickus plays all three female roles - Annabella Schmidt, the mysterious spy; Margaret, the Crofter's wife who becomes an ally of the wanted fugitive and Pamela, the feisty, reluctant partner. Kevin Burke, Jim Chandler, Trey Ross and Austin Willis play all the remaining 60 characters, at times changing from one character to another within seconds. The plot centers around Richard Hannay ( Kurt Hassler), a bored Londoner until See KMLT, Page 7A
Flagpole dedication to honor Hawkins Ronald J. Hawkins, Kings Mountain native and longtime supporter of Scouts and other organizations in Kings Mountain, will be honored by Boy Scout Troop 92 at a flag pole dedication ceremony Saturday, Oct. 1 at 11 a.m. at Kings Mountain Gateway Trail.
The Cleveland County commissioner, a former chairman of the board, is being honored for “his many contributions to the community.” The flag pole at the Gateway Trail will be dedicated in honor of Hawkins. Lunch will be served. Reservations should be made with Luke Satterfield at 704-480-1152. Gateway Trail officials encourage that those attending wear hiking shoes and plan to explore the trail after the event.
Twelve candidates vying for election told Kings Mountain Woman's Club members and guests Monday night that they wanted their vote at the polls Nov. 8.. All five candidates vying for three open seats on the board of county commissioners, the two candidates for Cleveland County Register of Deeds, the two candidates for district judge, the incumbent senator from District 46 and the candidate for 10th District US House of Representatives and a campaign manager for the incumbent US congressman used their brief time on the program to share their backgrounds and their reason for seeking office. See VOTE NOV 8, Page 7A
CANDIDATES – Eleven candidates and a deputy campaign manager were guests of the Woman's Club Monday night for a forum. Seated, from left, Willie McIntosh, Senator Warren Daniel, Betsy Hartage, Mary Accor and Meredith Shuford. Standing, from left, Debra Harrill, the deputy campaign manager for Rep. Patrick McHenry, Susan Allen, Johnny Hutchins, Andy Millard, Justin Brackett and Ronnie Hawkins. Photo by LIB STEWART
Political Events on tap Oct. 7 at KMNMP forum Oct. 11 A political forum, “Know your candidates – Listen, Ask, Decide – will be held Monday, Oct. 11, at 6 p.m. at Bynum Chapel AME Zion Family Life Center, 310 Ellis Street. Ina Hager, who is heading up the committee for the event, said that letters are going out to all candidates – Democrats and Republicans See FORUM, Page 7A
Brigadier General James R. Gorham, the first African American General in the North Carolina National Guard, will make brief remarks at the marker dedication to African American Patriots on Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. in the amphitheater of the Kings Mountain National Military Park. Gorham is also the keynote speaker at the wreath-laying ceremony at 11 a.m. Brigadier General James “J. R.” Gorham serves as the Director of Special Projects in the N. C. Department of Public Safety. In this leadership role, Gorham provides oversight and directs depart-
GORHAM ment initiatives that include military affairs and suicide prevention. Previous roles at the Department of Public Safety includes executive officer for the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice and Commissioner of Juvenile Justice
prior to the Division's consolidation with Adult Correction in September 2013. Gorham retired in September 12 as Brigadier General and Assistant Adjutant General for Domestic Operations with the North Carolina National Guard, capping a 38-year military career that included three years of active duty service in the U.S. Army. In his duties with the National Guard, he was the lead officer for outreach to state and local leaders. Additionally, Gorham spent 29 years in the banking industry, retiring in 2010 as smanager of See EVENTS ON TAP, Page 7A
Elite Trailblazers KM to welcome to unveil project traveling exhibit Kings Mountain Elite is inviting the public to attend a KM Elite Community building forum on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. at Bynum Chapel Family Center for the Coach James Brown gives instruction to presentation of a a football player in the KM Elite sports $980,000 building program in Kings Mountain. project and what promoters say is a Elite, said that during the “strategic plan for the com- past seven years Kings munity.'' Mountain Elite's program The KM Elite Trailblazhas made great strides and ers are launching a two-year fundraising project for an gains in building commueducational/athletic com- nity youth in the areas of plex to serve area children education, recreation, and in numerous programs such membership and currently has over 200 children who as tutoring and sports. Maurice L. Tate, participate in multiple segFounder/President of KM ments of the program.
Southern Arts Society of Kings Mountain is the only Southeast location to showcase the National Watercolor Traveling Show, an amazing collection of water based media, Oct. 1-30 in its galleries at the Depot Center. The traveling exhibit consists of 31 paintings by artists from around the world selected for the traveling show after being juried into the prestigious NWS International Exhibit held in Pedro, California last year. Over 1,000 entries were submitted into last year's competition with artists from six countries being represented in the traveling show alone. Events planned by members of Southern Arts Society begin with Patrons
Jan Welborn unpacks artwork for the upcoming National Water Color Society’s traveling show. Premier Night on Friday from 6-8 p.m., an exclusive See EXHIBIT, Page 7A
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