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Page 8 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, July 2-July 8, 2020 Hours: M-F 8-5:30 A utomotive + 704-482-0441 INCLUDING INCLUDING IMPORTS IMPORTS We Sell 1900 ELIZABETH AVE. SHELBY, NC Charlie Heston, Owner-Tech WE NOW OFFER: AUTO GLASS REPLACEMENT & REPAIR FULL SERVICE AUTO REPAIR FULL SERVICE AUTO REPAIR WE ARE OPEN! Come see our selection of "BUY HERE-PAY HERE" pre-owned vehicles. Disability:IN North Carolina's ADA 30th Anniversary Drive-In Theatre Night on July 23, 2020! Please register at our website: DI-NC.org Event Location: LeGrand Center | 1800 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28152 Event Date and Times: July 23, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm OUTDOOR UTDOOR TRUTHS RUTHS There is no doubt the freedoms I en- joyed as a child are no longer around. If a parent let their child do today what I could do back then, he or she would be brought before Social Services. It was not just my parents, but every par- ent in my neighborhood was the same way. For instance, I can remember getting to ride my bike to school every day when I got into the sixth grade. That's unheard of today. The trip was approximately a three-mile ride that led beside the foundry, by the old ice plant, and across the railroad tracks at the train station. I can still remember how cool the early morning air felt on my skin, on that fi rst day. I think that was the only day in my life I actually looked forward to go- ing to school. In those days no one thought about someone kidnapping a child. Nobody I knew even locked the door to their home! But that bicycle was my transportation to the world. I rode it to school, baseball practice, the swimming pool, the roller rink, the movies, friend's houses, and to the best fi shing holes all over my little city. I've carried bats and gloves, fi shing poles, and even stringers of carp while maneuvering my way in and out of every shortcut. In my day it was banana seats, sissy bars, and one gear. And the handlebars were so long and tall, a friend could always come along. Sometimes that bike took me to places I had never been, but it always brought me back home. Every kid in that day was an expert bicycle mechanic and custom rod builder. We had to be if we were going to be able to travel. And boy did we travel. Today is so different. Better in many aspects and worse in some. Today, we have better educa- tion, better technology, and more skills. And these are why I will never long for the "good ole days." What is worse is mankind. Not individually, but collectively. The shear num- ber of people added to our propensity to sin, equals more sin in the world and thus a more sinful world. For follower of Jesus, we can either bemoan the new sinful days and complain about this new Godless world, or we can realize the opportunities to share the good news of the gospel has never been better. Don't think a more sinful world hurts your purpose. It actually makes it easier to fi nd those who need a message of God's grace. By By Gary Miller Gary Miller Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ GARY MILLER gary@outdoortruths.org ~ www.outdoortruths.org North Carolina Musician Mural Project Honors Earl Scruggs and Don Gibson in Shelby, NC Destination Cleveland County and Uptown Shelby Association are proud to announce the painting of murals to honor Earl Scruggs and Don Gibson, infl uential musicians born in Cleveland County. Painted by artist Scott Nurkin of The Mural Shop in Chapel Hill, NC, these murals are part of the North Carolina Musician Murals Project (NCMMP), whose mission is to honor trail-blazing North Carolina musicians and the communities that produced these infl uential and diverse music-makers. "Earl and Don are two of the biggest names in country and bluegrass music, and given their undeniable talent and accomplishments, they had to be a part of the NCMMP," said artist Scott Nurkin. "The work of the performers included in the project covers an immense spectrum of musical genres and makes me proud to call North Carolina my home. My hope is that these murals recognize the accomplishments of these incredible musicians as well as spark interest and curiosity." Nurkin completed the mural of Earl Scruggs on the pedestrian alley side of Newgrass Brewing Company and the artwork depicts the famous banjo master and bluegrass pioneer early in his legendary career. The mural of Don Gibson will be painted on the building that houses Miss Molly's Boutique and was the one-time residence of Gibson's wife, Mrs. Bobbi Gibson. The planned artwork features an image of the singer-songwriter and lyrics from one of Gibson's most famous tunes, I Can't Stop Loving You, which has been recorded by more than 700 artists. "We have been working to bring more art to our district and are excited to be a part of this project," said Audrey Whetten, executive director of the Uptown Shelby Association. "We look forward to sharing the mural with visitors. In fact, the concept of murals as tourist attractions dovetails nicely with the new trends we are seeing emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic -- Mural of Earl Scruggs on the pedestrian alley side of Newgrass Brewing Company - painted by art- ist, Scott Nurkin of The Mural Shop in Chapel Hill, NC, that people plan to travel to smaller towns in driving distance to do activities where they can be outdoors and physically distant from others." North Carolina is a state long-known for the enormous contributions of its' musicians and strong musical heritage, both celebrated by the recently concluded Year of Music and the continuing Come Hear NC campaign. The Scruggs and Gibson murals place Shelby as an important stop on the NC Musician Murals Trail and further recognizes the contributions of these two musicians. Destination Cleveland County and the Uptown Shelby Association expect that the eventual trail will drive visitors who appreciate public art and music to the Uptown Shelby district, which includes the Earl Scruggs Center and the Don Gibson Theatre. "These murals will serve as a constant reminder of the important role these local artists played in the music industry and now back in their hometown," said Roger Holland, co- owner of Newgrass Brewing Company. "I suspect these murals will bring people from all over the southeast, and further, on a pilgrimage to learn the music heritage of our state as they visit all the installations. This will drive economic investment in our community and provide an opportunity for us to show visitors all the good things we have to offer." Submitted by Mary Beth Martin