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September 13, 2007 Nl LIFESTYLES The Kings Mountain Herald Page 19 ummit Place celebrates Assisted Living Week © EMILY WEAVER & 5% eweaver@kingsmountainherald.com Summit Place of Kings Mountain kicked off National Assisted Living Week on Monday afternoon with an art show. The premier showing was open to resi- dents and guests at 3 p.m., complete with hors’ douvres. Summit Place’s front draw- ing room was filled with paintings by res- ident Elaine Rockey and Pat Childers, mother-in-law of Summit Place Executive Director Teresa Childers. This week was planned with fun activities for residents, staff and the community to promote assisted living. : On Tuesday, Mayor Rick Murphrey vis- ited Summit Place to help kick-off the rest of the week with a proclamation. A musi- cal evening with Anthony Cirillo, an entertainer, ombudsman, author and keynote speaker, began at 6:30. In addi- tion to marketing healthcare to senior citi- zens, he devotes his free time to perform- ing for older adults in long-term care facil- ities. Summit Place Marketing Director Myra Faulkner said that she anticipated the residents would love the musical evening, especially since Cirillo sings many songs from their era. On Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. residents joined for Generations of Recipes, an opportunity for them to share some of the recipes that have been handed down to them through generations. Faulkner said that they are going to try to put the recipes in a book for the residents. The recipe books may be on sale in the future. Recounts of Kings Mountain history is scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Summit Place. A lot of the older residents, who have lived here all of their life, have a lot of stories to tell, Faulkner said, and this gives them a chance to share some of their historical accounts. The residents will enjoy a Picnic in the Park on Friday at 11:30 a.m. National Assisted Living Week will wind down on Saturday with a Sing-a-Long Devotion at 6:30 p.m. The national theme for this 13th annual Assisted Living Week is “Legacies of Love.” Summit Place of Kings Mountain has about 65 beds, including its memory care department. About 60 seniors currently reside in the facility. EMILY WEAVER / HERALD Elaine Rockey, of Kings Mountain and a resident of Summit Place, painted and contributed this first place winning masterpiece to Monday's art show at Summit Place. The painting won 1st place in an art contest in Charlotte. Pat Childer's paintings were also on display at the Art Show. Earl Scruggs coming home for Shelby concert EMILY WEAVER . eweaver@kingsmountainherald.com The legendary banjo player Earl Scruggs is coming home to Cleveland County for a benefit concert on October 11 at 8 p.m. at Shelby High School's Malcolm Brown Auditorium. The concert will benefit Destination Cleveland County, Inc., which is currently working to establish The Earl Scruggs Center, a museum dedicated to the legend himself in the historic Cleveland County Courthouse on Uptown Shelby’s- court square, and The Gibson Theatre, in honor of world famous singer/songwriter Don Gibson. Tickets ($25 for balcony: seat- - _ ing, $35 - second tier, and $40 - main level) will go on sale Friday, September 14, online at DestinationClevelandCounty.or g or at First National Bank, 1338 E. Dixon Boulevard, in Shelby. According to information released by Marta Holden with" Destination Cleveland County (DCC), The Earl Scruggs Center- Songs and Stories of the Carolina Foothills “will be a destination for travelers who want to experi- ence the unique connection between the music and history of this region. The Center's theme, ‘Songs and Stories of the Carolina Foothills,” will be;com- municated via interactive exhibits that will enable the visi- tors to appreciate and experience not only Earl Scruggs’ innova- tive contribution to the music world as a banjo master, but will highlight all genres of music from the region and understand how they reflect local traditions. “The history, heritage and val- ues of the county will be com- municated to future generations by engaging and inclusive pro- gramming and displays. Within the Scruggs Center, the old courtroom will be redeveloped as a small venue for dance, music, authors, storytelling and theatrical productions. It will become a community gathering place.” DCC further stated that “national award winning muse- um designer” Darcie Fohrman and Associates are crafted the plans for the Center. The Gibson Theatre, that DCC hopes to locate at Shelby’s Flick Theatre/State ~~ Theatre on Washington Street, will be a per- forming arts venue erected in Gibson's memory and designed to attract “nationally-recognized performers, classic movies and other world class entertain- ment.” Gibson wrote hit songs, such as “Sweet Dreams,” “Oh Lonesome Me” and “I Can’t Stop Loving You.” Sd Exceptional quality now has a new face. Our vision to remain at the forefront of medicine and share the touch of healing requires individuals who embrace our passion for quality care and excellence. Individuals like John F. Kliesch, MD. Please join the physicians and staff of Cherryville Primary Care in welcoming Dr. Kliesch. We are fortunate to have such a gifted physician join our family of providers. << \N% @ Cherryville Primary Care Carolinas HealthCare System www.carolinasmedicalcenter.org John FE Kliesch, MD Medical School: University of Mississippi Residency: University of Mississippi Specialty: Family Medicine Board Certified: Family Medicine Appointment Hours: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Friday 704-435-1100 112 S. Oak St. Cherryville, NC 28021
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