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What the job involves is veri- fying, correcting, adding and/or deleting addresses and Studio Nails open in KM BY ALAN HODGE Staff Writer The Kings Mountain Business and Professional Association - held a ribbon cutting and grand opening for Studio Nails on Tuesday. Located at 120 York Road, Studio Nails will offer a complete line of nail services at reasonable prices. Co-owned by Traci Chanthaphaeng and Nome Manivong, Studio Nails will be open 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday. Other hours are available by ap- pointment. “We felt that Studio Nails will offer the men and women of Kings Mountain a place where they can have their nails done in a professional way by experi- enced staff,” said Chanthaphaeng. “We are here to serve our customers in the best way possible.” Though their mother country is Laos, the owners of Studio Nails have both called Kings Molintain home for many years. In addition, both stylists also conducting interviews with res- idents. The ability to speak a foreign language is a plus in some areas. Qualifications for the job are simple. To be a census worker, you must be at least 18 years old. Some jobs are available for folks aged 16 and 17 years, not involving driving so long as they meet state and local em- ployment requirements. Applicants also take a written test of basic skills- in some areas the test may be taken in Spanish. Another requirement is that applicant agree not to en- gage in any partisan political activity within 24 hours of hav- ing performed their census work. Lastly, male applicants 18 or older, born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with selective service. All appli- cants will be asked to provide a valid Social Security number to process their application. The Census Bureau employ- ment test is made up of 28 mul- tiple choice questions designed to measure the skills and abili- ties required to perform a vari- ety of census jobs. Examples are reading, math, following in- structions, and reading maps. Applicants will be given 30 minutes to finish the test. The test may be retaken when it is offered in your area. All Census Bureau job appli- cants need to bring at least one other type of ID with them be- sides their Social Security card. Other ID options include INS Form N-560 or N-561, INS Form N-550 or N-570, unexpired for- eign passport, drivers license, American Indian tribal docu- ment, voter registration card, or military ID. There are several other ID types that will also be acceptable. Check with the Census Bureau to see what they are. An accurate census is vital to the continued economic growth of the United States as well as local communities. ALAN HODGE/THE HERALD The Kings Mountain Business and Professional Association welcomed Studio Nails with a ribbon cutting and grand opening Tuesday. The salon is located at 120 York Road in Kings Mountain. Pictured at the event are, left to right; Kay Hamilton, Linda Allen, Nome Manivong, Traci Chanthaphaeng, Jimmy Maney, and Bernice Chappell. have years of experience in nail care. : Just a few of the services off ' fered at Studio Nails includest * silk wrap at $35, French tips at $30, complete manicure at just $12, pedicure for $22 and nail art at $5 and up. All work is done in ‘a relaxing and friendly atmosphere by people who are proud of their craft and the way they treat their customers. For more information on * Studio Nails, or tomake an ap- . : May 6 at Lake pointment, call 734-5333. When the time is right, Good things grow. Nestled in the charming, historic town of Cherryville, SOMERSET COURT offers seniors a gracious assisted-living residence with a variety of amenities and May of 2000, call us or clip the coupon below and schedule a visit of our soon- to-be-completed Assisted-Living services. At of our location. Affordable and gracious. Assisted-living in a service-enhanced environment for seniors on fixed incomes. Opening in Residence. SOMERSET COURT: of Cherryville, our mission is to understand the things that matter to you and offer them in a comfortable residential environment. We take pride in our extensive personal care services and social programs, the elegance of our facilities and the small town appeal © \\V// SOMERSET Grol Un Ty Please call Allison Abernathy today to arrange for your personal tour. - 704~445~1554 OPPORTUNITY SOMERSET COURT of Cherryville ~ 401 West Academy Street, Cherryville, NC 28021 ©5066 9 0006886800006 006068060806058638060895800600000000000000000080600050600800000660043060900900096003019003009990990s0943s [J Please send me information on SOMERSET COURT of Cherryville. [J Please contact me to arrange a tour of SOMERSET COURT of Cherryville. NAME: PHONE: ADDRESS: CITY, STATE. ZIP.CODE. Mail to: Somerset Court, 401 West Academy Street, Cherryville, NC 28021 Beach Blast 2000 set June 10 in KM Sounds and sights of the seashore will be coming to Kings Mountain June 10 when Beach Blast 2000 hits town. Co- oonsored by KM Pools arid the ings Mountain Business and rofessional Association, Beach last 2000 will be an all-day fes- tival of beach fun, entertain- ment, and activities. Get your feet limbered up, because part of Beach Blast 2000 will be a Shag contest. Entry fee for the contest is $10 per couple. The contest is open to anyone with the urge to dance the Shag. Applications can be picked up at Ashley’s Antiques or Premiere Federal Credit Union. Another bit of fun at Beach Blast 2000 will be a junior bathing suit contest for infants through six-year-olds. Both boys and girls are invited to take part. Entry fee for the bathing suit contest is $5. Entry forms are also available at Ashley’s Antiques and Premier Federal Credit Union. Applications must be returned by 5 p.m. on June 9. Special guests for Beach Blast 2000 will be top-notch musical group Ocean Boulevard.” For more information on Beach Blast 2000, call 739-0441. 2000 Cherry Blossom festival set April 28-29 The 2000 Cherry Blossom Festival will be held April 28-29 in Cherryville. The band Phoenix will play on Main Street from 7-11 p.m. Friday, and other events will in- clude carnival games and rides. Take a lawn chair and enjoy the music. Saturday’s events run from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Main Street. Ronald McDonald will make an appearance from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 pm. Other activities include live music, dancers, crafters, food vendors and displays, carnival rides and games. ne Tour A A $a Wylie The annual River Hills Home Tour will be held from 10 a.m-4 p.m. May 6 in Lake Wylie, SC. Ticket are $8. A buffet lunch will be available at the River Hills Country Club from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tickets are $9. Six homes will be included on the tour. Tickets may be purchased at the front gate to River Hills on the day of the tour, or may be April 20, 2000 eeteesiessesteaesesiesnsanesasitasatanttatstarasastottasianniny purchased in advance from any member of the Clover Lake Wylie Republican Women’s Club. For more information call (803) 831-9995 or (803) 831-7421. Antique Fair set in Kings Mountain Fans of fine things will have plenty to feast their eyes upon come Saturday, May 6 when a . special Antique Fair will be held in conjunction with the Historic Tour of Homes in Kings Mountain. Slated for the hours of 10 am. until 5 p.m., the Antique Fair is sponsored by the Kings Mountain Business and Professional Association. Site for the Antique Fair will be the 200 block of Railroad Avenue. The Business and Professional Association is looking for vendors for the event. Booth rent is $25 for a 10- foot square space. This is for an- tiques and collectables only. For more information on the Antique Fair, call the Kings Mountain Business and Professional Association at 739- 0441. Applications can be picked up at Ashley’s Antiques, Premiere Federal Credit Union, or The Sub Factory. Bridal show proceeds in memory of Hughes Proceeds from the Bridal Fest 2000 fashion show in Fort Smith, AR will be presented to the Phillips Cancer Support House in memory of Kings Mountain native Debbye Hughes, longtime City Editor of the Times Record in Fort Smith. Hughes, who succumbed to cancer September 5, 1997 at the age of 40, was the daughter of Jessie Hughes of Paris, AR and the late Will Hughes. Debbye’s brother, Tony, also died of can- cer. Will Hughes was a Kings Mountain native and the family lived on Dixon School Road pri- or to moving to Arkansas. The Kings Mountain Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor an Easter egg hunt April 22 at 10 a.m. at the down- town gazebo at the corner of Gold St. and Railroad Ave. Children ages 0-12 can hunt for over 1,000 eggs containing prizes. Four of the eggs will contain a $25 savings bond do- nated by Fidelity Bank. For more information call Tripp Hord at 730-2102. FOOTHILLS From 2B o’clock block party featuring the music of Ocean Boulevard. The First Charter National Bank Criterium, a 60-lap bicycle race featuring 100 of the na- tion’s best cyclists, returns to the Square for the seventh straight year. Saturday's activities, begin- ning at 11 a.m. at City Park, in- clude a carnival, carrousel, and miniature Rotary train through 5 p.m. There will also be live entertainment in Thompson Gardens, carpentry contest and workshops, petting farm, live ponies and robotic animals. Letty & Georgia will perform at 5:30, and The Marshall Tucker Band will perform at 7 p-m., followed by a grand fina’: fireworks display. Tickets for adults and youth 16 and over, including both evening concerts, are $8 in ad- vance and $10 at the gate. Tickets for ages 15 and under are $5. Tickets may be purchased at Shelby City Park, Shelby Savings Bank, Uptown Shelby Association, First National Bank and Cleveland Chamber offices in Shelby and Kings Mountain. GARDEN From 2B mauve tea roses, and greenery consisting of nandina, camellia, fern, and monkey grass. He ele- vated the arrangement and cov- ered the pedestal with a teal cloth which he draped with beads, adding accents of wiste- ria, rose petals and greenery. He gave the arrangement to the hostess and ended the program by presenting each member with a gift certificate from his florist shop. The meeting concluded with a drawing for the door prize conducted by Jeanne Ware. Frady drew the winning num- ber belonging to Mary Mauney,who won a basket of hosta, ivy, rosemary, and clema- tis. OPEN From 2B Daffodils stood for chivalry, because they sometimes stand in snow waiting for other spring flowers. Pointing a fin- ger at them was said to prevent them from blooming. In China, magnolias are an emblem of gentleness and femi- nine beauty. It expressed digni- ty to the Victorians. In the American South, the magnolia is the tree of society. Mrs. Morris gave timely tips. Shop for daylilies while they are in bloom. New plants need water for their roots, so water in mornings to reduce disease. Spider plants make an excellent border that contrast nicely with caladiums, hostas and begonias. Mrs. Gene Carpenter report- ed that two crape myrtles had bom planted in the city’s back ot. A beautiful arrangement of many shades of pink carnations in a crystal vase was placed at the entrance. The friendship basket was won by Joanne Cox.
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