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101 Jie i \ 34 ) b a 3 {Former resident {writes 2nd novel Over 15 years ago in the exotic Douglas, whose first book, Thursday, February 18, 1993-THE KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD-Page 11A Eldercare workshop at CCC "Eldercare in Cleveland County: An Umbrella of Services" will be the theme of the third annual work- shop for senior adults March 2 at Cleveland Community College. Preregistration for the workshop is $4 and includes breaks and lunch. Registration at the door will be $5. Call 484-4040 to make a reservation. A gardens of Thomas Edison Winter Homes in Fort Myers, Florida, Kings Mountain native Charlotte Harrill Douglas discovered a fasci- nating fact, a seed that would grow into her second novel. That tidbit, she says, is not the one that inspired the Gothic ro- mance, "Darkness at Fair Winds," but if she tells the fact that served as the catalyst it will give the end- ing away. Next month Douglas’ book will #1 be released by Leisure Books and SI No will be arriving at area bookstores. Douglas, daughter of Dorothy Harmon Harrill, formerly of Kings Mountain and now of Clearwater, is the niece of Mary Ann Beam Huffstetler of Cherryville and | granddaughter of the late Mae and Ben Beam of Kings Mountain. She reveals her ties to the Tar Heel State in the opening chapters of her book, set in New Bern in 1894. The remainder of the book takes place in Dunedin and Tampa, | Florida, against the 19th century background of the burgeoning cit- | rus industry and the growing ten- /| sions that ultimately led to the '| Spanish-American War. T've always enjoyed using his- toric buildings in my books," said "Secrets in the Shadows," was written under the pseudonym Marilyn Malcolm and was sct at what is now the Belleview-Mido Hotel in Belleair, Florida. When she uses real places as sel- tings, she says she spends a great deal of time at those spots. She says she walks through the rooms and grounds and sees her stories unfolding. This habit of surveying her settings in person provides her and her husband an excuse to trav- el and explore possible locales for future books. The character "Arby" in the new book is patterned after her dog, Buttons. For almost 20 years Douglas taught English and writing, first in secondary schools, and most re-~ cently at St. Petersburg Junior College. She has recently given up teaching to write full time, al- though she does give workshops and seminars. on teaching writing in Dunedin. She writes about six hours each day. Other time is spent promoting her books and working as a director at the newly-formed Dunedin chapter of Florida Mystery Writers of America. She ends each day with a two-mile walk along the waterfront with her CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS husband, Bill, watching the sun set into the Gulf of Mexico and the lights come on along the beaches. "Bill encourages me when the writing isn't flowing or the rejec- tions are," Douglas shared. "He serves as my emotional and finan- cial support as I am building this new career." Douglas feels that if you find an author you love, you should tell your friends about her, ask for her books at a local bookstore, and place an order if the stores do not have them. "In today’s soft book market, word of mouth endorsement is the biggest thing Gothic writers have going for them," she said. "Only through the support of faithful readers will be able to ring up the kind of sales that will encourage editors to continue acquiring our manuscripts and publishing Gothics and romantic suspense.” HOMEOWNERS BEEN TURNED DOWN? BEHIND ON PAYMENT? SELF-EMPLOYED? HOME IMPROVEMENTS? CONSOLIDATE ALL YOUR BILLS FREE IN HOME CONSULTATIONS Locally Owned ® No Application Fees CALL MAGGIE AT 481-2350 8 am. 0 8 p.m. Mon. - Sat. Ete. $x Leanne DeVane to present piano recital Leanne DeVane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl DeVane of Kings vided by the Employment Security Commission. The system will be tion recently. The competition was sponsored by the Raleigh-based for students and senior citizens. Music director is Eugene Mountain, will present a concert updated on a weekly basis. Write One Public Bumgardner. Play director is Mrs. Wednesday, February 24, at 7 p.m. Relations/Corporate Betsy Wells. at Central United Methodist B The Whisnants from Communications. Church. 3 Miss DeVane is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro . She will play piano selections by Bach, Mozart and Ravel. The public is invited. BE Elizabeth Moody of Kings Mountain has been named to the | | Dean's list at High Point University for the fall semest@. To qualify, a Istudent must compete 12 semester hours and earn a'3.5 grade point average or above on a 4.0 scale. HB A cool ensemble playing hot jazz will perform Friday night at 7:30 at Myers Center Auditorium at Gaston College. "Sweet Dreams" is part of the 1992-93 " ArtsQuest series, " A Community Adventure in the Arts." Free tickets for school-aged chil- dren and adults are available at all Gaston County Public Library branches. B® The latest job information may be as close as your local li- brary. Starting this week, the State Library of North Carolina will make available job listings to the library via the North Carolina Information Network. The job listings are being pro- Morganton will present a concert at Macedonia Baptist Church, 1101 S. Battleground Ave., on Sunday at 6 p.m. Rev. David Philbeck invites the public to attend. BH An Americanism program will be presented at Thursday night's meeting of Unit 155, American Legion Auxiliary, at the Post home. Margaret Arrowood and Carolyn Bell are hostesses at 7 pm. Poms SL / ——f B KM Wo Monday night at”7 p.m: at the club- house on East Mountain Street. The program is on "The Arts." HB A workshop on The Presence of Rabies in North Carolina will be held Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. at the Agricultural Center, 1303. Dallas- Cherryville Highway, Dallas. Admission is free. Veterinarians, animal shelter staffs, health direc- tors, wildlife officers, hunting club representatives, law enforcement, humane workers, emergency per- sonnel, grooming shop personnel and the general public are invited. For more information call Wayne Smith at Gaston County Animal Control, 922-8678. BE Duke Power Co.'s corporate video department reeled in five awards and the top honors in the "Best of the Best" video competi- HM A country-western dance featur- ing DJ Arey Poston will be held on March 13 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds’ new exhibit building. Tickets are on sale at $10 from any member of the Cleveland County Youth Assistance Program or from Suttle's Drug Store or by calling 482-2315. Tables may be reserved. Tickets are $12 at the door. Prior to the open dance, which starts at 8 p.m, a dance workshop will be held from 4-8 p.m. Bill and | Emily Crenshaw, dance instructors for Coyotes Jones in Charlotte, will lead the workshop. Barbecue supper will be served from 6-7 p.m. at $5 per plate and entertainment will be Navajo's Country Steppers. Jay Jay Brigman of Radio Station WTDR will be a special guest at the event. Proceeds benefit the Youth Assistance Program of Cleveland County. EmThe popular Rodgers & Hammerstein American musical, "Sound of Music," is the next pro- duction of the Kings Mountain High School Drama, Choral and Band programs. The show will be presented on March 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. and March 7 at 3 p.m. in B. N. Barnes Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 Gaston Memorial helps save lives by discovering health problems in their early stages through free screenings — including cholesterol tests, hemocult tests, lung function tests, blood pressure tests and prostate screenings. We also help educate the community about health care issues by sponsoring health fairs and seminars...by conducting hospital tours...and by making presentations to local civic, church and social organizations. Gaston Memorial also provides the community with health educational information through Health Scene and Health Hints, and we provide leadership and financial support to numerous service groups in the area. -What’s more, Gaston Memorial is a major participant in Red Cross blood donations, the March Of Dimes Walk America and the United Way. Our active role in promoting wellness throughout the community is another example of why Gaston Memorial is a health care leader — and why you will always have the advanced care you need, right where you need it. Students have been rehearsing for weeks for the ambitious pro- duction, which Wells says promis- es to be a big hit and a show the public will love. 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