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RRR EE i ii BY Fi we IX AH Ed ¥t | February 8, 2001 A city-wide “casting call” is being issued to help bring to life what may become Kings Mountain’s most unusual dra- matic pageant. Entitled “Crosswalk,” the event will take place on Palm Sunday weekend, blossoming down- town Kings Mountain with fes- tivities and drama. On April 6 and 7, the inter- section of Mountain and Piedmont streets will be trans- formed into a series of stages for a unique dramatization of the meaning of Easter. This original presentation will in- volve what is being called “dramatically active tableaus” to bring to life a series of essen- tial scenes of the Passion week- end, from the Last Supper to the Resurrection. The casting committee is issu- ing an open invitation for all who may be interested in audi- tioning for the event. Tryouts will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 20 at a location to be announced later. Call 739-3838 for updates. Tim Miller, with the Kings Mountain Little Theater, will be heading up the casting commit-. fee. “We will be filling roles for The Kings Mountain Herald Casting Call for Kings Mountain Crosswalk narrators who will have most of the lines,” Miller said. “The roles of Jesus and the disciples will be among the others that will require a good stage pres- ence. We also need a number of extras who will be strategic to the ambience of the scenes.” Jim Champion of the Kings Mountain Little Theatre also ex- pressed enthusiasm for the event. : “The Little Theatre is pleased to be involved with the Crosswalk production,” said Champion. “It is exciting and gratifying for us to join with _ other elements of our communi- Grover is cracking down on speeding in s BY ALAN HODGE | Staff Writer Folks who speed through the Spring Acres subdivision “will soon have another stop added to their route thanks to action _. taken by the Grover town coun- | oe * ‘Monday. Grover city attorney -~ Mickey Corry said he had been cil Monday night. Ina unani- mous vote, council members decided to make the intersec- tion of Briarcliff, Timberljhd, and Brookwood streets a four- way stop. “There are people going 50 mile per hour through there ev- ery day,” said mayor pro- -tem Max Rollins. “I had two com- plaints about speeding in i Spring Acres in just t the * past day.” ad The decision to make the in- tersection a four-way: stop was. tion to have speed bumps’ in- research done by council mem- ber John Higginbotham, the breakers would have cost $340 each. Cost for the signs will be about $16 each. Also, the speed breakers could not be installed on Main Street which is main- tained by the state. “If the new stop signs don’t fits slow people down, we'll try something else,” said mayor Bill Favell. The process to get an ordi- nance for minimum housing code enforcement in Grover al- _ 50 came up for discussion in contact with Cleveland __County lawyer Julian Wray ~ about the county enforcing the code. Corry said that Wray ‘wanted more information on “how many complaints had actu- ity been registered in Grover ‘because of substandard build- % ings over the last two years. “Favell mentioned that a couple “of shabby buildings in Grover _ were commercial properties. fa JA it chosen over a previous sugges:, i “Remember, there is a differ- "ence in the state statutes be- stalled in the area. According to tween commercial and residen- tial codes,” said Corry. Favell then instructed Corry to contact Wray again and fol- low up on the information he needed. The Mayor's Report yielded good news from council mem- ber Robert Hunt about Grover’s Extension Agent to give program Nancy Abasiekong of the NC Cooperative Extension Service will give a presentation entitled - “Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate” Thursday, March 8 at 7 p-m, at Eden Gardens in PONTIAC. DRIVING, EXCITEMENT. Kings Mountain. The presentation will cover estate planning for non-titled property. To make a reservation call Vikki Husband at 739-6772. 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE P136888 Starting At *13,966° 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM 36 Month OAC w/ GMAC GRAND PRIX $21,802" ubdivision proposed library: Hunt, said that the library committee was look- ing forward to the March 6 meeting of the Cleveland ! County Board of Commissioners where they would presenta Resolution of Intent for the library: Hunt also - said that he had been meeting - with former Shelby mayor Les Raork who wias’also‘inveolved in the fund raising efforts: Council.” | member Jack Herndon said that’. the library project should be promoted as miaclse as ‘possible. ; ht “We need to ike a big crowd to the commissioner's Paéeting 0 and play this up,” he said. Other Mayor” sReport items included news the grease eating" enzymes that had'been put i in Grover’s sewef éystem were do-- ing their job. Also,” Higginbotham took a list of sidewalks in Grover that were in need of repair. Favell also re- ported that vandalism was down at the city park since it was being locked at night. In other business Monday, mayor Favell said that the in- surance carrier for Grover had met with him and spotted sev- eral things that needed atten- tion. The list included more hi sand at the park playground #%: equipment, a new bulletproof vest for the police, and plastic covers for the police car’s rear seat. ty in a project that seeks to up- lift, inspire, instill hope, and profoundly impact all who are included- whether as a viewer or a member of the production company.” Regal Ventures Creative Ministries is organizing the de- velopment of this presentation on behalf of the community. “This will be a unique experi- ence for both the audience and the cast members,” said min- istry director Reg Alexander. Steering Committee chairman David Allen also commented on the event's impact. “The purpose of the dramati- zation is twofold,” said Allen. “First, to draw the community - together in the recognition of the meaning behind the Easter observance of the death and resurrection of Jesus. Secondly, to hopefully begin an annual tradition that will become known throughout the area as a reflection of the values of the citizens of Kings Mountain.” In addition to the dramatic presentation, the weekend will also feature activities at Patriot Park downtown, and surround- + ing grounds. All area churches are invited to participate in the musical activities of the week- Page i." © end. For more information on “Crosswalk,” contact Regal Ventures Creative Ministries af 739-3838. CPCC theatre sets summer auditions The CPCC Summer Theatre will hold open audition for the 2001 summer season Saturday, Feb. 17 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Pease Auditorium. Auditionees must be 16 years of age or older. Those auditioning must pre- pare a two minute monologue sand one song, and will also par- For more information or to make an appointment, call (704) 330-6568. b 2001 PONTIAC AZTEK =a57 2001 GMC JIMMY 4 DOOR SAVE OVER a, 000 : 118574 + YOUR COST 4; 2, 499° 2000 GMC SAFARI PASS. 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