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Page 4A KM Little Theatre presents “The Nerd” Friday at Joy Willlum Cubbert’s life was once saved by Rick Steadman. In gratitude, Willum has promised Rick that he will do anything for him. But when Rick arrives and turns out to be the houseguest from hell, Willum and his friends Tansy and Axel must figure out a way to get this “Nerd” to leave. Throw in an overbearing boss, his timid wife and bratty son and the sparks — and laughs — fly in this slap- stick comedy. The Kings Mountain Little Theatre’s production of “THE NERD”, starring Jim Champion, Linda Davis, Ted Eltzroth, Robert Jenk- ins, Josh Lewis, Michael Medlin and Dawn Rickus will open this Friday, April 24th at the Joy Performance Center in Kings Mountain. The show dates are April 24-25, May 1 and 2nd at 7:30 p.m., and April 26 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 gen- eral admission, $8 for sen- iors and students. “THE NERD” is spon- “sored by J. Oliver’§ coffee house, which is also spon- soring a nightly “Nerd Con- test”. The first 15 entrants who come dressed in their Geek Chic are eligible for the au- The Kings Mountain Herald He’s Here — And He Won't Leave! dience-chosen “Nerd of the Night” award, plus $50 and a chance to win $100 and the title of “Top Nerd” at the final performance. In addition, Director Wendy Walega announces, that through the generosity of Nationwide: John Caveny & Associates, audi- CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Rick Steadman (Robert Jenkins), center, makes himself right at home with Warnock Waldgrave (Jim Champion) and Clelia Waldgrave (Linda Davis). ence members will be eligi- ble for a drawing at each performance for a scholar- ship to the “Tell Me An Ex- tremely Silly, Teeny, Tiny Tale” drama camp for ages 5-9 and up. For more information or to make reservations call 704-730-9408. Map the trails May 7 Help map out trails in Cleveland County with your input May 7 at a drop-in from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Dover YMCA, 411 Cherryville Road, in Shelby. The Carolina Thread Trail is a 15-county regional network of trails and green- ways for walking, biking, commuting, and just enjoying and will create a permanent legacy of conservation for more than 2 million people linking communities and at- tractions across the two Carolinas. Junior Ranger Day Saturday at park Kings Mountain National Military Park will celebrate National Junior Range Day Saturday, April 25. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. children can pick up a free Junior Ranger activity packet at the Park Visitor Center. The package can be completed during a day’s visit to the park or can be completed at home. Those who finish the booklet will re- ceive a Junior Ranger badge and certificate As part of the day’s activities, the Park will have sta- tions with talks about life as a National Park Ranger and various work activities of National Park Service Rangers. The stations will focus on education and interpretation through Living History activities, wildland fire, resource and visitor protection and resource management. The Junior Ranger program is designed to have children and adults work together to learn more about the history and environment in our national parks. For more information, call 864-936-7921 or visit the park’s web page at www.nps.gov/kimo/. Wells family reunion Sunday at Dixon The 23rd reunion of the John and Britter Wells family descendants will be held Sunday, April 26, at Dixon Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 630 Dixon School Road, at 1 p.m. The family meeting will begin with a potluck lunch followed by a short business meeting. The group will ride to " the old Wells Cemetery located on the Hughes farm on Stewart Road to view the tombstones of the original members of the family. Family members are asked to take documents, wills, pictures, etc. for display. All descendants are urged to attend to share the food, fellowship, mem- ories, laughter and family genealogy. Rev. Robert Wells is the president of the reunion. John and Britter Wells were among the earliest settlers in this area, buying land in the Dixon Com- munity from a land grant issued by the King of England prior to the Revolutionary War in 1780. Their cabin was used to treat the wounded from the Battle of Kings Mountain Oct. 7, 1780 and is cur- rently the oldest residence in Cleveland County. Elizabeth Stewart owns the house on’ Stewart Road. The old Wells Cemetery, where John and Britter Wells are buried, is on the Betty Hughes farm located on Stewart Road. For additional information call Secretary Steve Wells at 704-739-1545 or President Robert Wells at 864-489-8680. bazaar and used books sale Three more days to see county exhibit The Kings Mountain Historical Museum is offer- ing patrons a look at local history for three more days. “The History of Cleve- land County: What You Need to Know” exhibit fea- tures the early years of the county’s development, agri- culture, natural resources, - education and the textile mills. The exhibit runs from the Cleveland County Museum collection in coop- eration with Destination Cleveland County. The museum is located at 100 E. Mountain Street, Kings Mountain! Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10-4 p-m. For more information, call 704-739-1919, email kmhmuseum@bellsouth.ne t or visit www.kingsmoun- tainmuseum.org Relay for Life Bizaar will be held Friday, April 24, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Cleveland County Hos- pice Conference Room. The event is being ad- vertised as a "shop until you drop" event with various merchants offering items for sale with proceeds for Relay for Life. Participating merchants and their wares are Ash- ley's, Cedarpoint Pottery, Designs by Megan, Bobbie ations, Mary Kay Cosmet- ics, MML Ltd., Paws for the Cause, Poseysprettys, pink ribbon t-shirts by Julie Pear- son,Soaps and Such by Patty Dryer, Stain Glass Oddities by E. T. Vanhoy, tupperware by Nancy Moss, WORX GT by Rhonda Tate, and Zoelife energy drinks by Robert and Bev- erly Simpson. Pam Isaacs, 4677, ext. 168, is accepting used books. 704-487- Wednesday, April 22, 2009 LENORA NICOLE TONEY BRYAN MICHAEL LEARY T oney, L wed in Gardens The engagement of Lenora Nicole Tonéy to Bryan Michael Leary is announced by the bride-to-be's parents, Barry and Hope Toney of Grover and Janie Dixon of Boil- ing Springs. The prospective Pridberoom | is the son of Michael and Nancy Leary of Lowland and the grandson of Mrs. Minnie Jones.and the late John Jones and the late James and Iola Leary. Miss Toney is the granddaughter ‘of Mr. and Mrs. Max Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. Major Loftin, Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bennett, and Mrs. Jeanette Capozzielli and the late Dan Capozzielli. She is a 2004 honor graduate of Kings Moun- tain High School and a 2004 NC Teaching Fellow recipient. She received her degree in 2007 from East Carolina Uni- versity at Greenville and teaches math at J. H. Rose High School in Greenville. The bridegroom-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Pamlico County High School and a 2007 graduate of East Carolina University. He is currently a design engineer for Cooper Interconnect in LaGrange, NC. The Thompson Gardens in Shelby will be the setting for the couple's August 8, 2009 wedding. WANTED: Volunteers to build shelter Wanted: volunteers to help build a shelter to hold three picnic tables and a rest room on S. Battleground Avenue at the entrance to Gateway Trails. Home Builders Association of Cleveland County and builder Ronnie Wherstine are heading up the May 16 ef- fort. Workers will start construction at 9 a.m. sharp. Gateway Trails Association will provide all the materials and also serve lunch. A rock base with matching rock on the rest- room and signs will be features of the construction. Shirley Brutko, vice president of Gateway Trails, said that when completed local church groups, scouts and oth- ers will be able to use the facility . . The Trail Head is on a one acre site. The 1 1/2 mile as- phalt trail from the Trail Head is expected to be completed ‘by mid-summer with also a small section and the mountain loop to be graveled by mid-summer. Calendar Hospice of Cleveland County has scheduled the yard sale and 20 yard sale spots (two parking places) through April 25. Saturday at Hospice The Museum is excited ‘ about borrowing objects A Hospice Relay for Life ADVERTISING Display Ads - 12 p.m. - Friday Classified - 2 p.m. Friday NEWS ITEMS & SOCIAL NOTES 12 p.m. Friday LETTERS to the EDITOR 12 p.m. Friday OBITUARIES 9 a.m. Tuesday "DEADLINES... Luckadoo, Hospice Relay Angels, Madjacks Cre- 42 cent forum Letter to the editor... Do you have questions or concerns about what’s happening in your community? Are there good things happening in your neighborhood? Let us know in a Letter to the Editor. We welcome your comments”! Send your Letters to The Editor at: The Kings Mountain Herald P.O. Box 769, Kings Mountain NC 28086 or e-mail us at: “eweaver@kingsmountainherald.com *Letters fo the Editor must be signed and include address and phone number. Thank you letters are required to be placed as paid personal notes. following public events during the month of April: Apr. 23 - 5:30-9:30 p.m., Hospice training classes for volunteers and staff, free 12- hour course, at the Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King Street, Kings Mountain Apr. 29 - 1:30-4 p.m., 16th annual National HFA Teleconference on Diversity and End-of-Life Care at Hospice Cleveland County, Administrative Office Building Mauney Memorial Li- brary is offering the fol- . lowing computer classes for free to the public: April 22 - 4-5:30 p.m.: Intro. to computers; 5:30-7 p.m.: Intro. to Internet May 19 - 4-5:30 p.m.: Email; 5:30-7 p.m.: Intro. to computers May 20 - 3:30-5 p.m.: Digital camera; 5-6:30 p.m. Intro. to Internet ~ Other events to note: April 24 - 8:30 a.m.- 12:30, The Patrick Senior Center volunteers will host a are available for rent on a first come, first served basis to those wishing to sell their products. All proceeds will benefit the van fund; for * more information call 704- 734-0447 April 24 - 11 am.-1 p.m., Dixon Presbyterian Church will sponsor a hotdog, ham- burger, and homemade treats fundraiser for Relay for Life at the fellowship hall April 26 - 3 p.m., Kings Mountain Little Theatre presents "The Nerd" at Joy Theatre April 27 - 9-11 am, Patrick Senior Center to offer free document, shred- ding in the craft room April 28 - 6 p.m., KM City council meeting at City Hall; board will hold regular ‘monthly meetings at 6 p.m. during next three months, in- stead of normal 7 p.m. April 28 - 6:30 p.m, Sons of Confederate Veter- ans will hold monthly meet- ing at Jackson's Cafeteria; Commander Keith Clark in- vites all veterans Published every Wednesday Periodicals postage at Kings Mountain, NC 28086 USPS 118-880 by Gemini Newspapers, Inc. Postmaster, send address changes to: P/O. 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