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SE Wednesday, February 17, 2010 The Kings Mountain Herald 50 businesses tofill 12th chamber Showcase Chamber gets ready for ‘Gems, Mines and Minerals’ More than 50 businesses will be represented at the 12th annual Kings Mountain Business Showcase to be held at city hall Feb. 23-March 19. ~The invitation-only kickoff for the showcase will take place on Tuesday evening, Feb. 23, from 5:30-7 p.m. with food, fun, music and door prizes. The showcase will be free and open to the public during city hall's normal business hours through March 19th. The theme for this year's Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce-spon- sored event will be "Gems, Mines and Minerals." Exhibits will be judged on how well their displays tie in with this country," said Shirley Brutko, execu- tive director of the Kings Mountain chamber branch. The showcase was open to both Chamber members and non-members this year and spaces seemed to fill up fast. Within weeks after the registry “was opened to participants, it was full. Last year, 50 companies partici- pated in the Business Showcase that was visited by an estimated 2,000 peo- ple during its four-week run. "This is a great opportunity to ad- vertise your business because every- one who visits city hall will be able to view your display, and see how your ognize an outstanding Kings Moun- tain businessperson. Presenting sponsors for the show- case this year are Warlick & Hamrick Insurance, Evonik Energy Services LLC, First National Bank and Martin Marietta Aggregates. Other sponsors, include the City of Kings Mountain, Hospice Cleveland County, Kings Mountain Woman's Club, Premier Federal Credit Union; and, for food, Big E's BBQ, KFC, Kings Mountain High School, Lin- wood Restaurant, Subway, the Cup & ° Saucer Tea Room; and, for floral dec- orations, Carolina Roses. i county. ber Dave Allen. transportation committee. to steering committee City Council Wednesday appointed four people to a steering committee to serve with other county leaders i to develop a comprehensive transportation plan that would replace other thoroughfare plans here and in the Mayor Rick Murphrey said that a coordinated plan would help with funding for transportation projects and for certain types of infrastructure such as sidewalks, turn lanes, and greenways at or in affected development. The new committee includes Public Works Director Jackie Barnette, Police Chief Melvin Proctor, Planning Director Steve Killian and Planning and Zoning mem- Murphrey said the committee will be instrumental, along with county members, in guiding NCDOT in their development of a transportation plan that would affect not only Kings Mountain but also the rest of the county. David from NCDOT has been in Kings Mountain for several meetings with the Chamber of Commerce cil will be held Tuesday night, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. The public is invited. Womens auxiliary meeting March 15 The public is invited to a Womens Auxiliary Recruit- ment meeting to be held at the Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Department 6:30 p.m.- until on March 15th. RSVP by calling 704-913-2302. Spaghetti supper El' | Bethel = United Methodist Church, 122 El Bethel Rd., will sponsor a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Feb. 27, 5-7:30 p.m. All pro- ceeds go to Relay for Life. Adult plates are $8 each and child plates are $4. For tickets or more information, call Lois RACE From Page 1 worker training programs," not a hindrance, to them." proud of my voting recor under control, lowering energy prices, fight- ing bad trade deals and investing in our McHenry said. "Our working families are doing their best to work through bad conditions and I want to ensure that the federal government is a help, McHenry also pledged to continue fight- ing the Washington political establishment, which is continuing to drive up the national debt. "Washington's reckless spending is making it harder to create jobs and it's en- - dangering the future of our nation," he said. "I voted against Barack Obama's so-called stimulus, the misguided government bailout, and the President's big Tpendiar Pudge I'm "I have done what I said I would do," McHenry added, "I have fought for the in- terest of the people of Western North Car- olina. I look forward to a meaningful discussion of the issues during the campaign. I intend to win this election and continue to fight for Western North Carolina values." Since taking office in 2005, McHenry has carried every county in the district in every subsequent primary and general election. A former member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, McHenry has received numerous awards during his tenure in Con- | gress from conservative advocacy organiza- | tions and taxpayer groups for his outspoken support of limited government, low taxes and conservative principles. ; Primary filing ends May 26 at noon. The primary election is May 4. The general elec- tion is Nov. 2. ROBBERY From Page 1 1420 Second St., charging him with armed robbery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery. A few hours later, after further investigation, police rounded up two more sus- - pects. Twenty-four-year-old Stephen Edward Mills, Brandon’s older brother, of 219 N. Carpenter St., was charged with conspiracy to commit armed robbery and aiding and abetting armed robbery. Kylie Ann Dorman, 22, also of 1420 Second St., SNOW From Page 1 back yard. : The 10-day National Weather Forecast for Kings Mountain calls for mostly sunny skies with afternoon highs in the 50s on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, showers next Monday and temperatures in the 50's through Feb. 25. But beware. The Farm- ers Almanac, reportedly, is calling for 14 more storms before the advent of Spring 2010. was charged with conspiracy to commit armed robbery and obstruction of justice. Police said that no in- juries were sustained in the robbery and the dollar that was stolen has been recov- ered. This one dollar heist may prove much more costly to the suspects now awaiting trial. LaDavia Happy Birthday Desman Feb. 16, 1990 - In honor of Desman’s birthday we have started the Desman Thompson Scholarship Fund at Kings Mountain High School. Love, Mother, Father, Ron, Deon, Devin, and "If you would like to make a donation to the fund please contact Lee Bell at Kings Mountain High School. Feb. 14, 2009 x theme. : La business may be of service to them," For more information call 704-739- i "This should be a lot of fun and Brutko said. 4755. : bring (out) how important mining was During the kickoff ceremony Tues- 1 and is to our town, county and our day night, the chamber will also rec- v 2 nT. City Council Blanton at 704-734-1876. 4 Council appoints four SS, 4 4 5 a The February meeting of El Bethel Relay Kings Mountain City Coun- breakfast March 13 El Bethel United Methodist: Church, 122 El Bethel Rd., will host a coun- try style breakfast March 13 to raise money for Relay for ' Page 3A BUILDING PERMITS " The City .of Kings Mountain issued the follow- ing building permits during the month of January. Each section lists permit type, ad- dress of project, contractor or homeowner, value of project (v), fees due (d) and/or fees paid (p). Accessory residential buildings Accessory © structure, 2330 David Baptist Church Rd., business owner, $5,000 (v), $65 (p). Master building commercial . Addition/remodel, 509 E. King St., S.D. Construc- tion, $7,500 (v). Addition/remodel, 318-1 E. Gold St., Innovative Pool Design Inc., $25,000 (v), $125 (d). Remodel, 824 E. King St., business owner, $10,000 (v), $50 (p). Master building residential Accessory structure, 113 Chestnut Ridge Rd., home- owner, $999 (v), $50 (p). New construction, 212 Scism Rd., homeowner, $173,190 (v), $930 (d). New construction, 107 Scism ~~ Rd., Stallings Homes, $175,751 (v), $841 ®)- Life. A breakfast with country ham, sausage, bacon, eggs, grits, homemade biscuits, jams and jellies, juice and coffee will be served from 6:30-10 a.m. at the church, sponsored by El Bethel UMC's Relay for Life team. Country Breakfast Saturday Grace United Methodist Church, 829 Cleveland Ave. (Hwy. 161) will serve a coun- try-style buffet breakfast, all you can eat, Saturday, Feb. 20, from 6 a.m.-10 a.m. Do- nations are $6 for adults, $3 for children 7-12, $5 for sen- iors 60 and over, children 6 and under free. Proceeds are earmarked for the church building fund. Residential building Addition/remodel, 216 Morris St., World Custom Homes, $1,300 (v), $53 (p). Remodel, 1205 North- woods Dr. (Gaston County), Thomas Clark, $13,600 (v), $62 (p)- Electrical permit commercial Electrical, 824 E. King St., Breakfield Electric, $1,200 (v), $53 (p). Electrical, 612 Slater St. (Youngins), James Wesson Electric, $200 (v), $50 (p)- Electrical, 600 Cleve- land Ave. (East (Elemen- tary), Frank Gardner, $50 V). Electrical permit residential Electrical, 132 Yarbro Rd. (trailer park), Martin Electric of Cleveland County, $500 (v), $50 (p). Electrical, 120 Cloninger St., Martins Electric, $1,000 (v), $53 (p). Electrical, 909 Grace St., Electrical and ‘Plumbing Services, $350 (v), $53 (p). , Electrical, 811 W. Gold St. (Dixie Mobile Home), Martin Electric of Cleve- land County, $550 (v), $50 p). Electrical, 1004 Second St., King's Quality Service Inc., $800 (v), $50 (p). Fence permit residential Fence, 703 Groves St., homeowner, $1,250 (v), $30 (p). Mechanical permit commercial Mechanical, 415 N. Piedmont Ave., C&C Heat- ing, Cooling and Insulation, $0 (v), $56 (p). Mechanical permit residential Mechanical, 304 N. Wat- terson St., Curry Heating & Cooling, $3,650 (v), $59 ®) Mechanical, 214 Fulton Dr., Scott's Residential Services, $5,000 (v), $65 p)- Mechanical, 911 Grace St., C&C Heating, Cooling and Insulation, $500 (v), $50 (p). Mechanical, 205 Drew Ct., C&C Heating, Cooling and Insulation, $3,900 (v), $59 (p). Mechanical, 6211 Adele Ln., C&C Heating, Cooling and Insulation, $200 (Vv), $50 (p). Mechanical, 802 Rhodes Ave., M&T Plumbing, $1,100 (v), $53 (p)- Mechanical, 422 N. Bat- tleground Ave., homeowner, $75 (v), $50 (p). Mechanical, Mountain Crest Dr., 1023 C&C Heating, Cooling and Insu- See PERMITS, 7A : ‘ Excessive sun exposure is the major cause of skin cancer. Skin cancer is the fastest-growing cancer in the United States - one in five Americans will develop some form of it during their lifetime according to the American Cancer Society. But the good news is that skin cancer is the most preventable type of cancer. And there are things you can do now to lower your risks. Learn more at this Free Skin Cancer Screening. Call 980-487-3724 today to schedule an appointment. : s S Cleveland Regional Medical Center 201 East Grover Street NC, Shelby e www.clevelandregional.org Bi 2 ¢ Oy FREE Skin Cancer Screening Saturday, March 6 LETRNG i Blumenthal Cancer Center Cleveland Hematology and Oncology By appointment I WEIRD YEE YT Lawrence Pearson, MD Joseph Urash, DO Phil Talbert, PA Carol Selsor, MD" . 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