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Page 6A-KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD-Thursday, March 20, 1986 Good Place To See Comet One of the best seats in the ~ house to view the return of AFEAAAB IAN AA Ge Cy as FONT Ta TAIT egw a ANNA Fa TAR ane Halley’s Comet will be in North Carolina. Because of the trajectory of the comet’s path this time around and the state’s high mountain eleva- tions, viewers in the southern latitudes of the northern hemisphere will see the most spectactular show here. In March, Halley’s Comet will be readily visible to the unaided eye looking at dark, clear skies even at a low posi- tion in the sky. Each morn- ing, early in the month, it will rise a little and get bigger and brighter while moving from the constellation Capricornus, the sea goat, to Sagittarius, the archer. The ideal viewing time will be in the middle of March, when the moon is out of the way. By late March, the moon will be full, and its light will wash out the view. Dur- ing early April, the comet will get even lower in the sky when it loops under the tail of Scorpius, the scorpion. However, it will be visible because there will be a new moon again. By mid-April, when the comet passes by us in space at the closest point, it will be very low and dif- ficult to see. Optical aid will enhance viewing of Halley’s Comet. Small telescopes that give a wide view with moderate to low magnification, and binoculars, which provide the same thing, are helpful for casual observations. In bright city skies, the comet will be seen poorly, if at all. Comet watchers will need dark, country skies with low, southern horizons to see the comet well. Lee Shapiro, Director of the Morehead Planetarium, said, “This passage of the comet is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see. It will be to one’s advantage to try to view the comet in an area away from the bright lights of cities or any type of obstruc- tion. Everyone should make an effort to see it.” One of the best places to see the return of the comet will be in the mountains of western North Carolina, with their high elevations and dark, clear skies. This region has the highest points in the eastern part of the hemisphere, where one has a IT TAKES PRACTICE TO BE A GOOD FAIRY—Robin Farmer rehearses for her role in Gaston Dance’s production of Cinderella. - See CINDERELLA On Page 5-B RESIDENTIAL—COMMERCIAL SALES—CONSTRUCTION—APPRAISALS “THE SIGN OF QUALITY ISENHOUR REALTY [§ 865-7639 1614 W. FRANKLIN AVE. GASTONIA, N.C. 28052 CHERRYVILLE: Nice 3 bdrm. brick home. Quiet neighborhood. Large corner lot, wired workshop. $38,500.00. 1-1979. CHERRYVILLE: 2 or 3 bedroom brick, in excellent cond. Lovely LR W/built in bookcases and fireplace. Large deck. $45,000. 1-1942. OVER 100 ACRES: Adjacent to Kings Mtn. city limits, zoned R-20. Ideal for single family or town home. Water and sewer readily available. 1-1968. CHERRYVILLE: Garage, 4 bays, building and some equipment. Complete repair shop with ex- cellent income. $50,000. I-1957. EL BETHEL: New 3 br., 2 bath home, 1! acre lot, cent. heat/air, dormers, great room, w/FP, carport, $49,500. 1-1892 CHESTNUT RIDGE: No money down to veterans on this 4 BR, + 3% bath, you pick carpet, lighting fix & etc.,, P.IL.T., fireplace, large deck. $79,000. 1-1897 . PERFECT STARTER HOME: 3 BR has gas heat, central air, carpet thru-out, well insulated, within walking distance to drug & food stores. $33,000. 1-1937. 9000 SF COMM. BUILDING: Presently used as movie theatre, cent. heat/air, ex- cellent condition. Call for more info $125,000. 1-1932. 20 ACRES: Presently used for chicken farm, all equipment, 3 BR, 2 bath brick home, raise approx. 50,000 chickens per yr., would be excellent for horse farm. $150,000. 1-1931. CHERRYVILLE: Country living in the lovely 3 BR brick home, large den, well decorated, fenc- PORTABLE WELDILG SPECIALIZING IN PIPE FOR PERFECT WELDING CALL ME Johnny Milwood Phone 629-5228 - Bessemer City, NC ed yard. $40 000 1-1926. and office furniture. WOODS UPHOLSTERY ‘Reopening In Kings Mountain’ We appreciate all our customers and hope we can be a service to you again when needed. We cover household || Please Call 739-7119 Clarence Wood, Owner { better chance of seeing the comet. 3 Mount Mitchell, the highest peak in eastern America at 6,684 feet, and Ghost Town, more than a mile above sea level, will offer promising viewing conditions. Special tour packages for the sightings will be available from several Asheville area motels and inns in conjunc- tion with the event, and shut- tle buses will take par- ticipants to the viewing sights. For more information on these packages and shuttles, call the Asheville Area Con- vention and Visitors Bureau at its toll-free numbers: 1-800-548-1300 (inside North Carolina) and 1-800-257-1300 (in the east). Grandfather Mountain is an excellent vantage point, for it is the highest peak in the Blue Ridge mountains. With the comet being so low on the horizon, one’s chances of having a decent view are indeed better at such a high elevation. For more informa- tion, call Grandfather Moun- tain at (704) 733-2013. The Morehead Planetarium is helping us SUMMER HELP NEEDED Housecleaning service needs dependable people for summertime. Flexible “hours, good pay. Call for an appointment between 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. 739-5093 Happy 72nd Birthday - MAMA WE ALL LOVE YOU! Tex, Carolyn, Guy & Lisa SUN NS Ors Sr Srna & Un CAR * Excluding Any Body Work YOU GET IT READY au 3350 OT AN OLD CAR YOU WOULD LIKE RESTORED? We will do all the engine work, front end work, upholstery work, etc. ; BRING IT IN OLD AND WE WILL SEND IT BACK NEW! WALLS BODY SHOP Off Hwy. 226 South - 5 Miles From Grover 482-0117 | ALL TYPES OF BODY WORK | PR i= (VERY cDD..7 — The Huang Ho, or Yellow River in China, got its name from the loamy yellowish-brown earth it collects as it flows. learn more about Halley’s Comet with a program open to the public called ‘Return of the Comet.” The program can be seen mow through April 14 as follows: weekdays, 8 p.m. nightly; Saturdays, 11 a.m. and 1, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2, 3, and 8 p.m. For more information “For a man to achieve all that is demanded of him he must regard himself as greater than he is.” : Goethe SINCE 1946 WE'VE MADE THEM SMILE and ticket prices, call the Morehead Planetarium at (919) 962-1248. So make your plans now. If you miss seeing this spec- tacular show this time, you may not have another chance. Remember -- Halley’s Comet won’t return again until the year 2061. FOR RENT DOCTORS OFFICE Large house located directly across from hospital. Approx. 1800 sq. ft. Will make a great of- fice. Please call 484-2015. COMPLETE ORIGINAL AUTO UPHOLSTERY CARS OR TRUCKS VINYL TOPS *VAN CONVERSIONS *CONVERTIBLES SUN ROOFS CARPET *REAR WINDOW JEEP TOPS & SLIDERS UPHOLSTERY MAUNEY AUTO TRIM SHOP 933 S. Morgan Street, Shelby, N.C. 482-1536 FLOYD MAUNEY-OWNER FREE ESTIMATES Professionally Managed By GREAT ATLANTIC Shelby-Kings Mtn. Properties LOGAN PLUMBING Come Catch Spring Fever With Us! Plan For Fun In The Sun With Our Pools And Tennis Courts SERVICE New construction, remodeling & repairs. State licensed. All work guaranteed. Quality workman- ship at affordable prices. PHONE 739-6696 Anytime ‘Spring Special Going On Now! CALL FOR DETAILS 484-2015 Model Open 7 Days A Week KIN REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS JERRY L. KING, APPRAISER 603 Crescent Circle P.O. Box 1162: i Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086 - 7. many as nd (704) 739-8926 > Sperrs ici and [CONSTRUCTION] ine. GLORIA’S HAIRSTYLING > Located 409 Phenix St. A NEW SUB-DIVISION Across from Jr. Hi School. One house ready for occupancy now. Lots for sale. City utilities. 739-5192 For remainder of March is now running a SPECIAL ON PERMS FOR $10.00. Hair cuts not included. Ap- pointments only. 739-1189 B.D.L CONSTRUCTION 1! bus 739-5636 HAPPY BIRTHDAY See Us Before You Buy A New Home LINDA “ALL YOU CARE TO EAT” PANCAKE B LURE) 7 AM.-2 P.M. FOR BENEFIT OF NEEDY CHILDREN OF THE COMMUNITY BY THE KINGS MOUNTAIN KIWANIS CLUB Saturday, March 22 - KMSHS Cafeteria Tickets $3 per person from any Kiwanian or at the door. Pancakes, sausage links, coffee or milk, and juice. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND DOOR PRIZES SPONSORS INCLUDE: McDONALD'’S, CAROLINA DAIRY, PAUL’S SEAFOOD Come On Out And Support A Needy Project And Eat With Your Friends SPONSORS Kings Mountain Herald Jones Intercable DOOR PRIZES PROVIDED BY Bridges Hardware McGinnis Furniture Dellinger’s Jewelry Shop Pauline Store Plonk Bros. Dept. 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