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EE aE November 13, 1997 Engagement The Kings Mountain Herald 3 Letter to the Editor the future. CHRISTY LYNN ROBBS Robbs-Jones Billy Gene and Kaye L. Robbs announce the engagement of their daughter, Christy Lynn Robbs, and Jonathan Lewis Jones, son of Johnny ‘and Sandy Jones. Both families are of Kings Mountain. The bride-elect is an Elementary Education ma- jor at Appalachian State University. ; The bridegroom-to-be is a graduate of Gardner-Webb University. The wedding will be an event of December 27 in First Baptist Church. McGINNIS From 1A ness. "It just got in my blood and stayed," he said. J. T. said he didn't recall the buyer of the first car he sold but he remembered that his best customers are those who return every year for new trade-ins. "I like to put people in cars they like and can afford, no ' matter the make," he said. J. T. enlisted in the USAF af- ter high school graduation and Soni 30 Bnpths with service; in Japan. Sgt. McGinnis came home and immediately pro- posed to his bride. Although both had dated others in high school, they continued to be friends and to write each other during the war years. CHAMPION From 1A three brothers, Chris, Kevin and Justin, all of Kings Mountain. A 1990 graduate of Kings Mountain High School, she earned her B. S. degree in ac- counting from Clemson University in 1994 and her M. S. degree in taxation in 1995 from the University of Texas at Arlington. She interned with Cooper and Lybrand in the Fort Worth office before moving to the Charlotte office in October 1996. : As a youngster Ashley as- pired for a law career but by high school she had become'in- terested in taxes and decided to HOSPICE OF early going to church they are Thanks from Bethware PTO To the Editor: On behalf of the Bethware PTO Executive ‘Board, I would like to thank all of the volunteers for their hard work on our recent Fall Festival and barbecue. We were fortunate to have many wonderful activities for our families and our fundraising campaign was a huge success. And it was all due to the efforts of our very dedicated parents and staff. They truly go that extra mile. Thanks go also to Sundrop for giving us the - opportunity to sponsor such a good and easy fund drive. It was such an overwhelming success that our greatest difficulty was filling all the or- ders. However, we have already recognized bet- ter organizational methods for doing things in The PTO would also like to thank our princi- pal, Mrs. Accor, for her help and support, along with Dr. McRae, for allowing us to do all these things for our children. And finally, we would like to thank the citizens of our community and surrounding areas for their support. Your purchase of barbecue plates and Sundrop products will enable us to provide some much-needed items for our students. Claude Suber PTO President Deadline for B section news such as women's news, club news, birthdays, school news and church news is 12 noon Monday. "Life has been good to us," said Helen, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. E A. Tidwell. Their pet cats, Little Buddy, a 15 pound Siamese, and her mother, Suzie, have the run of their home on South Sims Street. Being friends, working out things together and just gener- ally understanding one anoth- er's feelings is what they at- tribute to the success of their marriage. And going to church cements that relationship. “If parents, get kids started better children," says J. T. "The way the world is now they need it," says Mrs. McGinnis. Says J. T. "It's a habit to get in- to and a habit you don't want to break." pursue a career as a tax accoun- tant. Tennis and softball are her fa- vorite sports and she has en- joyed renovating her grand- mother Gertrude Champion's home in the Oak Grove Community. She is active in Christian Freedom Baptist Church and besides her family that's what she missed most in England. 'l love my church and am very. active in it,” said Champion. 3 Champion commutes to Charlotte to work every day and doesn't mind the Interstate drive. England is a beautiful place to visit but Kings Mountain is home, says Champion. CLEVELAND COUNTY'S 102 ANNUAL . TN RRS 8:00 a.m. ‘tl Sell-Out » Shelby High School Cafeteria SCHOOL BOARD From 2A Teacher Examinations; impale- ment Project Teach at the Middle School; and implement Career Day with members of Future Teachers of America. Other members of the Task Force are Alfred Ash, Barbara Hart, Bendatra Hart, Rev. Billy Houze, Hilda Leonard, Doris Williams, D.J. Williams and Brenda Wright. The board also endorsed a interlocal agreement with the Cleveland County Board of COUPE Stock#710459 - Was ‘8450°° Condition, Cruise, Air, Tilt, AM/FM Cassette, Rear Defogger, More. 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The award was presented on the 50th anniversary of the death of Paul Harris. Smith said Stewart was hon- ored as a Paul Harris Fellow "in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better under- standing and friendly relations among peoples of the world." The certificate was signed by ~-—Rajendra-K. Saboo, chairman of HERALD NEWS DEADLINES The Herald welcomes your news for publica- tion in each Thursday's paper. We ask that you observe these deadlines. Deadlines for A section news such as city and county government news, obituaries, and sports is 5 p.m. Monday. Reports on meetings and games on Tuesday nights will be accepted until 10 a.m. Wednesday. trustees of The Rotary Foundation and Luis Vicente Giay, president of Rotary International. Local Rotarians have been a leader in community service, giving not only scholarships to local students but assisting schools and hospitals in local projects and in giving to other worthy causes around the globe through giving to Rotary Commissioners. Since the schools can't apply for refunds of sales tax, the county can if county boards request the re- funds and if the county con- tracts for the construction of school facilities. Title to school facilities may pass from the county back to the schools once construction is complete and all payments under the contract have been made. The board also approved the firm of Dixon, Odom and Company as the auditor for the current year's financial opera- tion Was 5995°° 1994 GEO METRO Fuel Injection, Air Condition, AM/FM Stereo, 50 Miles to the Gallon, Low Miles, Stock#710494 - Now! *4950°°* 1997 SUZUKI SIDEKICK 4 DOOR Four Wheel Drive, Auto Transmission, Air Condition, 15,000 miles, Factory Warranty. 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Keller said he uses a 15- 16 pound ball and he said the 15 inch high pins weight three pounds, six ounces and are ac- tually set 12 inches apart al- though they appear much clos- er together. “Bowling is not just rolling a ball,’ 'said Keller who called the sport "very sophisticated.” Keller said his best match was 289-278 Schools end year with extra funds Kings Mountain District Schools ended the fiscal year with $1 million in the general fund equity and $600,000 in the child nutrition fund equity. The school auditor gave the system a "clean opinion" during the recent audit for the year ending June 30 financial opera- tions. Representatives of Dixon, Odum and Company said there were no reportable conditions and no reportable incidents of non compliance on major state 1325 East Dixon Blvd. Shelby, NC 1993 6Mc SONOMA. ~~ Fuel Injection, Air Condition, SLE Trim Levell, Al Wheels, Sliding Window, AM/FM Cassette, Mor Stock#707339. 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