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"Cleveland County's Favorite Newspaper" Our 31st Year • Issue No. 4 • January 23, 2014 PUBLIC AUCTION Sat., Feb. 1st at 9 am 5102 E. Dixon Blvd. Kings Mountain, NC See Ad On Page 4 Selling Tools, Power Tools, Generators, Portable Welders & Air Compressors, Home Improvement Items, Air Tools, Lights & More. Craftsman, Mastercraft, Stanley & Others Fre L BALT FOOT ES ONT C n R SUPE e 704-484-1047 Wi $ 00 1 NEXT WEEK'S EDITION CCC President Dr. L. Steve Thornburg Named Wells Fargo President Of The Year The State Board of Community Colleges announced recipients of the President of the Year, Excellence in Teaching, Staff of the Year and Distinguished Partners in Excellence Awards Friday, January 17. "Through leadership, innovation and collaboration, these award recipients demonstrate a true commitment to student success," said State Board Chair, Dr. Linwood Powell. "Educating and training North Carolina's workforce is at the heart of the Community College System mission, and the honorees announced today are champions of that mission." Dr. L. Steve Thornburg, President of Cleveland Community College (CCC) was named Wells Fargo President of the Year. The State Board of Community Colleges established the President of the Year Award in 2001, with financial support from Wells Fargo, and rewards outstanding leadership and commitment to the community college mission among the presidents of the 58 institutions of the N.C. Community College System. During his tenure at CCC, Dr. Thornburg has championed several economic development endeavors, bringing new jobs to the area, with training provided by the college. Dr. Thornburg has lead significant technology enhancements across the campus community, with CCC being among the first colleges to implement a smart phone application to inform students, faculty and staff of news and events on campus. Most recently, under Dr. Thornburg's leadership CCC, leading a consortium of community colleges and universities was awarded more than $23 million as part of the U.S. Department of Labor's Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training grant program. Provided by Margo Green, Cleveland Community College DR. STEVE THORNBURG ClassicAuctions.com Classic Auctions Tony Furr NCAF5479/5508 10% BP 704-791-8825 "I Do, I Do" To Be Presented At Cleveland Community College Theatre To welcome the Valentine Season, Greater Shelby Community Theatre presents the romantic musical "I Do, I Do", at Cleveland Community College. Performances will be Friday, February 7th and 14th; Saturday, February 8th and 15th at 7:30 pm. There will also be matinees Sunday, February 9th and 16th at 2:30 pm. Directed by Caroline Dedmon, "I Do, I Do", stars Laura Wheeler as Agnes Snow and Craig Davis as Michael. The production opens with the wedding of Michael and Agnes and takes them through 50 years of married life. The popular ballad "My Cup Runneth Over" is a memorable song from the show. THINK GREEN! Please Recycle Your Shelby Shopper & Info AD DEADLINE IS 3:00PM TUESDAY Karen Peck & New River To Perform Sunday, Jan. 26 Three-time Grammy Award Nominated and two time GMA Dove Award winning Southern Gospel Group, Karen Peck & New River, will be performing a concert in the 10:45 am worship service at First Wesleyan Church, Cherryville, on Sunday, January 26. This first-class group has earned many honors and accolades, such as five consecutive number one songs in Southern Gospel Music in the past 4 years and they have garnered an unprecedented number of Singing News Fan Awards. With appearances on such prestigious stages as The Grand Ole Opry and The Gaither Homecoming concerts, they are at the forefront of Southern Gospel Music. The group is based in Dahlonega, Georgia. The concert is free to the public. First Wesleyan is located at 800 N. Pink Street, Cherryville. For information call 704-435-6069. Susan Peck Jackson, Karen Peck Gooch, and Jeff Hawes Provided by Jody Hayes Valentine's Lunch At Anne Dover Bailey Pavilion Shelby City Park Carrousel - February 14th A Valentine's Lunch will be held on Friday, February 14, 11:30- 1:30 pm at the Anne Dover Bailey Carrousel Pavilion, at the Shelby City Park. The lunch will be catered by Dressing On The Side. The menu will include: homemade vegetable soup, fresh deli sandwich, salad with homemade dressing, fresh fruit, dessert bar and warm cider or tea. Also included is live music and flowers by Holly's Flowers. Reservations are required: $11.00 per person and includes rides. The Carrousel will be open for rides after lunch from 1:30 to 5:00 pm. For reservations or more information call 704-484-6476. The Winter Schedule through February is: Friday and Saturday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm; Sunday 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm. The train is closed until March 1 when Spring hours will begin. Visit the Shelby City Park website for other events: http://cityofshelby.com/parks 331 S. Lafayette St. Shelby (704) 482-4580 www.fidelitybanknc.com Member FDIC EQUAL HOUSING LENDER 11/13/12