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Wednesday, October 26, 2011 The Kings Mountain Herald Weaver grows locks, donates them with love Halloween safety fips Kings Mountain Herald Editor Emily Weaver grew her hair out nearly 24 inches and, on Oct. 13, donated 1 1 inches of it to Locks of Love with a haircut at Scissor 2 Smith & Co. Salon. Jessica Sellers gave the drumroll cut: and salon-owner Arlene McMurtry gave it style. ' “Having long hair grew on me - pun intended - but I’ve known for some time now that I wanted to donate it to Locks of Love,” Weaver said. “I hope that my locks will brighten someone else’s day.” Locks of Love, a non-profit organization, provides hair- pieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 21 photos by KYRA TURNER At left: Emily Weaver, before the big cut. «Above: Jessica Sellers of Scissor Smith & Co. Salon holds the ponytail that will be sent to Locks of Love donated by Emily Weaver, right. in the United States and Canada suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. According to the company’s website, “most of the chil- dren helped by Locks of Love have lost their hair due'to a medical condition called alopecia areata, which has no known cause or cure... The children receive hair prostheses free of charge or on a sliding scale, based on financial need.” Locks of Love haltouts are free, but there are guidelines for hair donations. For more information on Locks of Love, lins and witches trick-or-treating this Halloween. cars. Gait he low. i the names of older chi dren’s 0 : and along : an. established route. buildings that are well: lit and never to e enter a tranger’ s visit locksoflove.org Library to host workshop Oct. 27 'Mauney Memorial Li- brary will present a workshop for ‘teachers and childcare givers, October 27 from 4-8 p.m. at the KM Woman’s Club, 108 E. Mountain St., featuring Mary Jo Huff, a na- tionally recognized author, Early Childhood educator, storyteller, puppeteer, and recording artist. Huff will discuss and demonstrate simple ways to play with language; use * imagination and create won- derful places for children to share and learn through the power of story play. She will demonstrate storytelling as a means of teaching basic skills while exploring the natural world we live in connecting stories, songs, poems and all the things kids love about their world to the science and nature state or core standards. Books, stories, songs, fin- ger plays, poems and fun will be interwoven throughout the presentation. Language de- velopment ideas for increas- ing parental understanding and developmentally appro- priate story play will be in- troduced. Huff will also show how many of her ideas can be con- veyed through the use of pup- pets. enrich learning, promote stu- She feels puppets , dent interest and facilitate problem solving. This is an interactive workshop; come prepared clap, snap, wiggle and giggle while having fun and learn- ing all at the same time. Pre-registration and a $25 fee is required. A light sup- per is included. Visit the li- brary website www.mauneylibrary.org for a registration form. Continuing education credit available ‘and four DCDEE Training Contact hours will be awarded. For more information, contact the Mauney Memorial Library, 704-739-2371. Delta Tau Chapter opens in KM August 21, 2011, Delta Tau Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International was . chartered at Boyce Memorial ARP Church in Kings Mountain. President Connie Phifer Savell, Vice-President Heather Self, Secretary Dr. Martha Hill, Treasurer Hilda Leonard, Co-Parlia- mentarians Dr. Linda Hopper and Linda Dixon were installed at the first business meeting. The chapter has 31 members. Rotary Spaghetti Supper Oct. 28 Kings Mountain Rotary Club will sponsor a spaghetti supper Friday, Oct. 28, from 5-7:30 p.m. at Kings Moun- tain High School Cafeteria. Tickets are $5 per person, childten under 5 free. All proceeds benefit the club’s scholarship fund. Hog Happriin ) Cleveland County Home Builders will sponsor the 20th annual Hog Happnin’ Nov. 4-5, a charity benefit for the Children’s Homes of Cleveland County and local non-profits, at the Cleve- land County Fairgrounds with free admission Friday and, a BBQ Taster’s Choice at 6 p.m. Admission on Sat- urday is $2 but includes pre-purchased meal tickets. Saturday is the big BBQ competition, entertainment starting at 10:30 a.m., a car and motorcycle show, amusement rides, and much more for the whole family. Holiday trash pick-up schedule The City of Kings Moun- tain will observe Veterans Day Friday, Nov. 11 and there will be no trash pickup. The garbage pickup for the week Nov. 7-10 will be on its regular schedule. There will be no recy- cling pickup on Nov. 11 but the schedule for the week will follow the regular schedule: Monday, Route 1; Tuesday, Route 2; Wednes- day, Route 3; and Thursday, Routes 4 and 5. Cleveland Community College is the only college in North Carolina offering the cutting-edge program of Automation Engineering Technology. This curriculum includes robot-programming, electronics, and computer-related applications. Jobs in this field are in high demand. Courses are offered in-a flexible format allowing unemployed, underemployed, and currently employed students to attend. New Student Orientations November 8 9:00 AM + 1:00 PM « 5:00 PM For current class schedules and more, visit www.clevelandcommunitycollege. edu 704 669 « 6000 : tape should be used to make children visible. Soon our streets will be scattered with litle gho “Halloween should be filled th surprise and enjoy- on ment, and following some common sense practices can keep events safer and more fun,” said Sheriff Alan Norman. The Sheriff reminds all Cleveland County residents to follow these safety tips: i Motorists: : + . Watch for children darting out from between arked Jae . Watch for children mwlinge on Shi view ‘that pinpoint ly offen ers’ no your TT and sign up to get emai alerts when 2 ake sure older kids trick-or-treat i in a group truct your children to travel only in fami + Teach your children to stop only at houses o home: ne « Establish a return time. : » Tell your YOungStEsS not to eat any treat until they: Te- turn home. * Review all Sbproptiate ficksobireat safety precautions, including pedestrian/traffic safety rules. « All children need to know their home telephone num- ber and how to call 9-1-1 in case of emergency. : * Pin a slip of paper with the child’s name, address and telephone number inside a pocket in case gibe youngster gets separated from the group. Costume Design: : * Only fire-retardant materials should be used for cos- ; tumes. : Costumes should be loose so warm dlofiese can bes worn underneath. + Costumes should not be so long that they are a tipping hazard. « Make sure that shoes fit well to prevent trips and falls. » If children are allowed out after dark, outfits should be made with light colored materials. Strips of retro-eflective re Face Design: : Ss * Do not use masks as they can obstruct a child’s vision. Use facial make-up instead. * When buying special Halloween makeup, check for packages containing ingredients that are labeled “Made with U.S. Approved Color Additives,” “Laboratory Tested,” “Meets Federal .Standards for Cosmetics,” or “‘Non-Toxic.” Follow manufacturer’s instruction for application. If masks are worn, they should have nose and mouth openings and large eye holes. Accessories: « Knives, swords and other accessories should be made from cardboard or flexible materials.. Do not allow children ‘to carry sharp objects. » Bags or sacks carried by youngsters should be light- colored or trimmed with retro-reflective tape if children are allowed out after dark. « Carrying flashlights with fresh batteries will help chil- dren see better and be seen more clearly. While Trick-or-Treating: + Do not enter homes or apartments without adult super- - vision. £ » Walk; do not run, from house to house. Do not cross yards and lawns where unseen objects or the uneven terrain can present tripping hazards. ; » Walk on sidewalks, not in the street. » Walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic if there are no sidewalks. ooo Treats: : * Give children an early meal before going out. | + Insist that treats be brought home for mspestion] before : anything is eaten. * Wash fruit and slice it into small pieces. « Throw away any candy that is unwrapped or pistislly ; wrapped, or has a strange odor, color or texture. . Homeowners/Decorations: : + Keep candles and Jack O’ Lanterns away from land- ings and doorsteps where costumes could brush against the flame. : » Remove obstacles from lawns, steps and porches wien ! expecting trick-or-treaters. + Keep candles and Jack O’ Lanterns away from curtains, decorations and other combustibles that could catch fire. + Do not leave your house unattended. “Halloween is a fun time in Cleveland County,” Sheriff Alan Norman concluded, “But let’s make it a safe time as well. The major dangers are not from witches or spirits but rather from falls and pedestrian/car crashes.* SRL a £ i TE ETERS
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