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Page 8 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, June 29-July 5, 2017 The North Carolina De- partment of Commerce has recognized local efforts to provide essential workforce training by awarding Cleve- land Community College and its partners the Maximize Carolina Sector grant. The grant money will support CCC's new Electrical Lineworker Academy. "The need for electrical lineworkers is expected to continue growing over the next few years due to an aging workforce and aging infrastructure," said Ken Mooney, vice president of Continuing Education. "These are good jobs that pay well and offer workers the opportunity to increase wages as they learn and gain experience. The problem is qualifi ed applicants need some pretty specifi c basic skills. Those basic skills are what students in the Academy will learn." Grant funds will be used for outreach to high school and mid- dle school students through career fairs and power utility event programming. Outreach to unemployed and underemployed citizens will take place through regional career and job fairs. Funds will provide recruiting resources to minorities and fe- males, as well as to help prepare Academy completers with math and reading skills test preparation required for employ- ment in the fi eld. Course delivery, student fi eld progress report software, and highlighting Electrical Lineworkers at the "Mak- ing It Work" event this fall encompass the project budget. With no electrical lineworker training programs in the Region C Workforce Development area (Cleveland, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford counties), CCC will meet the demand of local employers by implementing this training academy. According to employment data forecasts, there are approximately 600 elec- trical lineworker job openings locally and across the Region C area. "The team submitting this grant proposal consisted of lead- ership from Region C Workforce Development, employer part- ners, and Cleveland Community College," said Emily Sisk, grants development coordinator, who worked closely with project partners to craft the grant proposal. "We were able to demonstrate a high demand for electrical lineworkers in our service area but few available training programs, as well as a low number of qualifi ed job candidates with entry level skills." The North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions announced the Maximize Carolina Sector Grants earlier this year for local partnerships to develop and implement projects in targeted sectors designed to solve ap- plicant pipeline problems related to skills gaps or workforce shortages. The fi rst Electrical Lineworker Academy began on June 26 and will run for nine weeks. Academy graduates will receive nu- merous credentials and certifi cations including their CDL Class A, "O" Restriction License, OSHA, CPR, and more. A schedule of future academies and other information is available at cleve- landcc.edu/ela. Submitted by Paula B. Vess Grant to support the Electrical Lineworker Academy awarded to CCC NEIGHBORHOOD CALENDAR DEADLINE: FRIDAY 3 PM PRIOR TO THURSDAY EDITION SEND TO: EVENTS@SHELBYINFO.COM 4th of July Parade, Crouse, NC The town of Crouse, NC will hold their 25th Annual 4th of July Parade on July 4, 2017 at 4:00pm rain or shine. The number of entries for the event grows each year and this year we hope to exceed the 2016 turnout! Be creative, decorate your entry with a patriotic theme, or use your imagination, and join the fun! Entries begin lining up at 3:00pm at the Crouse United Methodist Church located on Pleasant Grove Church Road. For more information contact Mona Ramsey at 704-736-1440. 4th of July Parade, Lattimore, NC The Town of Lattimore will hold its annual 4th of July celebra- tion on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. The morning will kick off with the parade at 9:00am. Entries are always needed for the parade so anyone wishing to be in the parade can line up on Towery Rd./ Jones Rd. beginning at 8:00am. Immediately following the parade there is a patriotic program at Lattimore Baptist Church recreation area This time is to recognize our veterans for their service, plus there will be games for the children and musical entertainment this year by The Trailblazers, a rising and talented bluegrass group from N. Wilkesboro, NC. Bring your family and enjoy a fun time together celebrating our American Heritage and Freedom! Any questions, call 704-434-2620 or e-mail: townofl attimore@gmail. com. Casar's July 4th Celebration Casar's July 4th Celebration will be Tuesday, July 4, 2017, 10am-10pm at Casar Park. 10:00am: Opening Ceremony, Unveiling of New Veterans Plaques, Ceremony by Upper Cleveland American Legion, Community Service Award and Citizen of the Year Award Ceremony and Speech from Mayor Eddie Walker. Music will be by Dj Richard McNeilly; 10am-12pm: Cruisin Casar's Car Show, Registration $10; 11am-12pm: Chili Cook Off, Registration at Car Show, *Free; 11am-12pm Bingo *Free in Hut (Play for Books in Honor of Casar's Little Free Library); 11am-4pm Bounce House and Infl atable Water Slide *Free; 11am Turtle Race *Free; 11am Games (Climb the Greasy Pole, Sack Races, 3 leg Race, Egg Race, Wheelbarrow Race, Relay Race, Tug-a-War) *Free; 12pm Food available for purchase near Hut; 12:00-1:3pm Car Show Judging (Everyone judges cars); 12pm Chili Cook Off Judging (Free Style Chili Everyone Judges); 12:30pm Chili Cook Off Awards Free to Enter; 12:45pm Treasure Hunt (play ground) *Free; 1pm-2pm Bingo *Free in Hut (Play for Books in Honor of Casar's Little Free Library); 1pm Arm wrestling & Seed Spitting Contest (stage); 1:30pm Watermelon Eating Contest (stage); 2pm Cruisin Casar's Car Show Awards; 3pm-4pm Bingo *Free in Hut (Play for Books in Honor of Casar's Little Free Library; 3pm Fire Truck Sprays Kids; 4pm Homer Tesner; 5pm-6pm Bingo *Free in Hut; 5pm Talent Show *Free sign up at Stage; 7pm Lily Talent Live on Stage; 8pm Kenny "The Outlaw" Henderson Live on Stage; Fireworks at dark; Casar Park 137 Deviney st. Casar, NC. "US Postal Service Note of Thanks" This is a note of thanks to the residents of Cleveland County who assisted this year's Stamp out Hunger food drive on May 13, 2017. As in previous years past, local residents have helped each other once again with the collection of nearly 10,000 lbs of canned and boxed goods to be distributed to local food facilities. Our Red Cross along with local churches ensure that this food will go to help feed many families through soup kitchens, food banks, and even aide the backpack programs for our school children. Your dedicated mail carrier that collected the food and the tireless volunteers that transported it from the Post Offi ce worked long into the evening on that Saturday. We thank you again and we are encouraged by witnessing your generosity. The USPS, the National Assoc. of Letter Carriers, and the National Assoc. of Rural Carriers, and the National Assoc. of Rural Carriers extend our gratitude. Habitat for Humanity Cleveland County Habitat is taking initial applications for its 2017 Home Build now through August 15, 2017. The applicant must be able to make no interest house payments of $475 to $550 a month, must have a real need for better housing, must live in Cleveland County, and must be willing to partner with Habitat by completing "sweat equity" on the home and by attending Homeowner Workshops. The typical Habitat home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and is approximately 1100 square feet. Applications may be picked up at the Habitat ReStore, 323 W. Grover St., Shelby or to receive an application by mail, call the Habitat offi ce at 704-482-6200. In order to be considered, completed initial applications must be received by the Habitat offi ce no later than August 15, 2017. Habitat is an Equal Housing Opportunity organization. BENEFITS BENEFITS Fundraiser for Langdon and Millie Hamrick Mt Pleasant Baptist Church in Cleveland County will be having a fundraiser for Langdon and Millie Hamrick on Saturday July 1, 2017 at 1350 Lake Houser Rd., Mooresboro, Nc. Millie is recover- ing from cancer surgery. This will be a cookout with hamburgers and hotdogs that they usually have on the 4th of July. For informa- tion you can contact Rev. Kevin Hamrick at 704-692-0672. Fundraiser to Benefit The Abuse Prevention Council to Help the Abused Children of CC. With dedication to the memory of Wendy Panther & the Abuse Prevention Council "Cleveland County Independent Bikers" & "CBA/ABATE of Cleveland County" are proud to support the 8th Annual Yard/Baker Sale and Breakfast Saturday, July 15, 2017, 7:00am - 4:00pm, VFW Post 4066, 855 West Sumter Street, Shelby, NC. Breakfast Buffet served 7:00-11:00am, $6 a plate. Items may be dropped off at the VFW Monday - Friday, July 10-14, 2017 from 2:00-6:00pm. All proceeds go to benefi t the Abuse Prevention Council to help the Abused Children of Cleveland County. For more information call 704-881-2603. NEIGHBORHOOD CALENDAR N NFO & SHOPPER & SHELBY S ELBY E N BY N SHE SHELBY SHOPPER & INFO O N P P E SHELBY SHOPPER NFO I & R HOPPE S LBY L N HE N S South Mountains State Park, Connelly Springs South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC, Environmental Programs: Saturday, July 1, 2017 - "Animals of the South Mountains" Join a Park Ranger to learn about the many animals that call South Mountains home. The program will begin at 11:00am in the Visitor Center auditorium. Sunday, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 3, 2017 - "Fly Fishing 101" Get Hooked! Join angler Jeff Newton at the Visitor Center at 2:00pm for an introductory class on fl y fi shing. Please bring all personal equipment available. Classes may vary based on interest and skill level of the participants. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission fi shing regulations still apply. Saturday, July 8, 2017 - "Animals of the South Mountains" Join a Park Ranger to learn about the many animals that call South Mountains home. The program will begin at 11:00am in the Visitor Center auditorium. "Knot Tying 101" - Knot tying is a fundamental skill for many tasks. Whether you are a beginning climber, backpacker or just want to learn a few knots. Join a Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00pm. Sunday, July 9, 2017 - "Let's Talk Turkey". Yelps, purrs, cuts and cackles. Join a Park Ranger and learn about Wild Turkeys in the South Mountains. Participants will learn about characteristics, habitat, populations, life history and vocaliza- tions. Program starts at 2:00pm at the Visitor Center. Saturday, July 15, 2017 - "Animals of the South Mountains". Join a Park Ranger to learn about the many animals that call South Mountains home. The program will begin at 11:00am in the Visitor Center auditorium. "The 10 Essentials" - What items should you always carry with you when hiking? Meet a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00pm to learn about the "10 Essentials". Sunday, July 16, 2017 - "Masked Bandits". Fact or Fiction: Do raccoons wash their food? Find out the answer to this and much more about those furry little "masked bandits" at South Mountains State Park. Meet Ranger Amanda at the Visitor Center at 2:00pm to learn a few myths and legends as well as fun facts about raccoons. All ages welcome! Saturday, July 22, 2017 - "Animals of the South Mountains". Join a Park Ranger to learn about the many animals that call South Mountains home. The program will begin at 11:00 am in the Visitor Center auditorium. "Let's Talk Turkey". Yelps, purrs, cuts and cackles. Join a Park Ranger and learn about Wild Turkeys in the South Mountains. Participants will learn about characteristics, habitat, populations, life history and vocalizations. Program starts at 2:00 pm at the Visitor Center. Sunday, July 23, 2017. "The 10 Essentials". What items should you always carry with you when hiking? Meet a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00pm to learn about the "10 Essentials". Saturday, July 29, 2017 - "Animals of the South Mountains". Join a Park Ranger to learn about the many animals that call South Mountains home. The program will begin at 11:00am in the Visitor Center auditorium. "Wilderness Survival 101". Wilderness Survival 101 will cover basic survival information as covered in the Boy Scouts of America handbook. Topics covered will include basic fi rst aid, shelter and others based on class interest and instructor discretion. Program will be presented by park volunteer, Jeff Newton, who also teaches Fly Fishing 101 and has a great deal of experience in the outdoors. Program is free and open to the public. Meet at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm. Sunday, July 30, 2017 - "Let's Talk Turkey". Yelps, purrs, cuts and cackles. Join a Park Ranger and learn about Wild Turkeys in the South Mountains. Participants will learn about characteristics, habitat, populations, life history and vocaliza- tions. Program starts at 2:00 pm at the Visitor Center. South Mountains State Park is located south of Morganton off of old Highway 18. We welcome the community to join us for our monthly educational interpretive programs. Call the park offi ce at 828-433-4772 for more information. City of Shelby Garbage/Recycling Schedule Garbage and Recycling for Tuesday, July 4th will be col- lected a day later on Wednesday, July 5th. All City offi ces will be closed observing Independence Day as a Holiday. Please view the Holiday Closings for the 2017 Sanitation/ Recycling Schedules on your calendars or at www.cityofshel- by.com. For additional information call our automated line at 704/484-6837 or contact Public Works at 704/484-6846. Shelby Senior Friends Dinner Group Please feel free to join us the third Thursday of the month at Showmars 5pm for supper and alternating local restaurants the fi rst Friday of the month. Many have found lasting friendships as we make good memories dining and talking, enjoying fellowship. Feel free to bring a friend and some fresh ideas. For more info. 704-756-0551. 704-487-8114 • DonGibsonTheatre.com 318 South Washington St. • Shelby, NC ©CommunityFirstMedia ©CommunityFirstMedia UPCOMING SHOWS UPCOMING SHOWS MICKEY GILLEY Saturday, July 29 th 8:00 pm • Tickets Available JARRED MOREHEAD Piano Concert Friday, August 4 th 8:00 pm • Tickets Available MENTION DISCOUNT CODE 9911 For A 10% Ticket Discount When Ordering Online Or In Person. RODNEY CROWELL Friday, September 15 th 8:00 pm • Tickets Available