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Wednesday, September 24, 2014 The Kings Mountain Herald | www.kmherald.com Page 3A CC Fair opens today Blinck, Brinkley Jr. wed The 90th annual Cleveland County Fair opens Thursday for a 12-day run at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds off Highway 74 West, on Marion St. Preview Day is today. On weekdays, gates open at 3 p.m. and the midway oper- ates from 4-11 p.m. Exhibit halls are open from 3-10 p.m. On Saturdays, gates open at 9 a.m. and the midway operates from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Exhibit halls are open from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. On Sundays gates open at 10 a.m. and the midway operates from noon to 11 p.m. Exhibit halls are open from noon to 10 p.m. General admission is $8 for adults and $3 for children ages 6 to 12. Children ages 5 and younger, senior citizens ages 65 and older and individuals in wheelchairs and the person pushing the wheelchair will be ad- mitted free. All children attending public schools will receive one free ticket, which may be used any one day of the fair. Free parking is available across the road from the main gate at Cleveland Community College and other parking lots owned and Show. operated by the fair on Kemper Road. Hand- icapped accessible parking is also available across the road from the main gate. Along with all the past favorites — pig racing, Leon Jacobs and Lizard Lick Towing — this year's fair welcomes some new rides on the midway and new entertainment in- cluding new free shows Nick's Kid Show and Motorcycle Madness Freestyle Stunt There's something for everyone at the fair “and this year honors its agricultural heritage and is looking to break attendance records. Fair officials made changes last year, in- cluding the elimination of animal contact ex- hibits and the implementation of new health and safety measures. Newly released license plate commemorates Battle of Kings Mountain Rep. Tim Moore (R - Cleveland County) applauds the newly released Battle of Kings Mountain license plates, available to North Carolinians for a limited time. “I am honored that a commemorative license plate has been offered to all North Carolinians to re- member the Battle of Kings Mountain, a symbol of honor and importance to our community,” said Rep. The teens of Liberty Mtn. By Robert Inman Special to the Herald I’ve been following Scotland’s vote on inde- pendence with more than passing interest. Like many folks who live in the Carolinas, I have Scots- Irish ancestors, folks who came to America in its very early years to build new lives, raise families, work hard, and worship as they pleased. America is a land of immigrants, and this par- ticular group played a sig- nificant role in making the nation we are today. In my play “Liberty Mountain,” premiering in early October at the Joy Performance Center, our theatre company brings to life their settling in Amer- ica and how they got caught up in the colonies’ struggle for independence. It focuses on 1780, when the British were winning the war until the decisive battle at Kings Mountain. Had a hastily assembled force of Patriots not de- feated a larger and better- trained Loyalist contingent there, the result of the war for independence might have had a far different out- come. So when kinsmen back in Scotland start talking about independence, it strikes home. Their ques- tion: should they dissolve the union with Great Britain they entered more than 300 years ago? The answer, a fairly resounding “No.” The United King- dom will remain united. As I followed the news of the campaign, a couple of things struck me. First was the relative civility with which it was con- ducted. There were pas- sionate arguments on both sides and spirited debates. But with a few exceptions, the whole thing was brought off with remark- ably good manners. The other thing about the Scottish election that caught my fancy was the fact that — for the first time See TEENS, 5A FON aff the BEVOLITIONC OF ERTRING Battle of ol LET CAROLINA ~ Moore. “These plates are a tangible reminder of the honor and valor of genera- tions of Kings Mountain res- idents. Without our courageous predecessors, the foundation of our country would have been at stake.” The Battle of Kings Mountain was fought at the turning point of the Revolu- tionary War. Because of the victorious and courageous action of the Patriot militia, the Loyalists retreated south and did not invade North Carolina. “This special license plate will give the citizens of Kings Mountain the oppor- tunity to share their pride in our place in history. The li- cense plate is also a wonder- ful way to celebrate our heritage and keep alive the same spirit and hope that have led our community and nation through numerous . crises,” stated Kings Moun- tain Mayor Rick Murphrey. The standard memorial license plates are $20, and a personalized Battle of Kings Mountain license plate is $50. Applications are now available and should be filled out no later than Octo- ber 31. To receive an appli- cation, visit Kings Mountain City Hall at 101 West Gold Street in Kings Mountain. Applications are also avail- able at the Patrick Senior Center, Mauney Memorial Library, John H. Moss Lake Reservoir Office, the Kings Mountain Police Depart- ment, and will be available at the Gateway Festival. Blue Ridge Mountain Club in Blowing Rock was the setting August 9, 2014 for the 5:30 p.m. wedding uniting Alisha Kristine Blinck and David C. Brink- ley, Jr. The Rev. Michael McKee officiated the cere- mony for which Elyse Jenk- ins, soloist, and a string quartet of cello, violins, and viola provided the nuptial music. James Richard Blinck es- corted his daughter and gave her in marriage. The bride wore a Romantic bridal gown of soft corded lace in a trumpet silhouette. The dress was accented with a beaded sash. She carried a Sweetheart bouquet of pink flowers. Erin Elyse Blinck of Smyrna, Ga, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and bridesmaids were Carrie Brinkley Jones of Belmont and Kristie Marie Brinkley of Charlotte, sisters of the bridegroom, Amanda Bran- nan Lazo of Gainesville, Florida, Whitney Michelle Kahlert, Jessica Grace Gehrhart, and Julia Annette Hendrickson, all of Tampa, Florida were bridesmaids. All the attendants were cocktail-length pink formals and carried bouquets match- ing the bridal bouquet. Best man for the bride- groom was his father. Groomsmen were Alan Jacob Gibson of Mocksville, Brandon Lee Bridges, Hampton, Va., Joseph Rus- sell Putnam, Kings Moun- Veterans flu clinic The Charles George VA Medical Center is hosting a Flu Clinic at the Cleveland County Veterans Services Office located on the Ist floor of the Cleveland County Administration Building, 311 E. Marion St in Shelby. The scheduled hours are 9 am. to 3 p.m., Oct. 2. Veterans must have their VA ID card with them to re- ceive a shot. No appointment is needed. Call Veterans Serv- ices at 704-484-4803 if you have any questions about the flu shot clinic. In Loving Memory of Billy Patterson September 1, 1982 - May 3, 2003 Happy Birthday Billy We love you and miss you. You are forever in our hearts. The family of Billy Patterson Sigk-Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Service We offer funeral packages and we honor existing pre-need funerals. 704-629-2255 www.siskbutler.com Eddie Pigg, Funeral Director Your Fometown Pharmacies... 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She is currently attending nursing school at Carolinas College of Health Sciences in Char- lotte. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David C. Brinkley of Kings Mountain and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Myers. He is a graduate of Kings Mountain = High School and earned his Bach- elor of Science degree from Appalachian State. Univer- sity. He is employed as sales representative for Cheyenne International of Grover. The newlyweds took a wedding trip to St. Lucia and are at home in Belmont. Pr That Will Last A Lifetime Fall Blow Out Sale Hundreds of New and Pre-owned R.V.s and Campers On Site! Sales ® Parts ® Service Open 7 Days a Week! Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 615 Broadview Drive * Kings Mountain, NC (704) 750-7295 L to R, Dwight Tessneer, Kayce Bester, Marty Lockridge & Eric Bester If you weondd lke to lean mone alon yon fioms,, wee word be pleased to assist yon. 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