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Page 18 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, February 23-March 1, 2023 Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc. was pleased to host the groundbreak- ing for the next major project for the Joy Per- formance Center and the Liberty Mountain Garden at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10, at the Joy Theater, 202 South Rail- road Avenue in Kings Mountain. KMLT President Mary Grace Keller joined Lead Donors Gilbert and Jancy Patrick, Speaker Tim Moore, Senator Ted Alexander, and David Stone – Foothills Historic Conservation, Inc. in a traditional gold shovel ceremony in the Liberty Mountain Garden. A re- ception in the lobby fol- lowed the ceremony in the Joy Theater with re- freshments from Iris Hub- bard and 133 Cafe. President Keller wel- comed the group of about 40 to the event and recognized dignitar- ies including the Patricks, Speaker Moore, Senator Alexander, and several KM city council members. She thanked the Patricks for their generosity and guidance with the esthet- ics for the project. Major Contributor John Harris (Harris Funeral Home) also helped Architect Ken Pflieger and the KMLT Building Committee de- sign the restored and enhanced art deco/mid- century modern elements of the project. Ms. Keller gave special recognition to Speaker Moore, Senator Alexan- der, and Representative Kelly Hastings for their successful efforts to bring significant North Carolina state grant funds to the project. Speaker Moore spoke briefly about the importance of the project for Kings Mountain and his pride that KMLT, its Board, and the commu- nity had worked together to preserve the Joy. The Joy and the Lib- erty Mountain Garden Complex is a corner- stone of downtown Kings Mountain. This $850,000 renovation will transform the complex into one of the leading entertainment venues in the region. It includes renovation of the façade, refurbishing the marquee, installing a new, commemorative gate and fence for the Liberty Mountain Garden, redesign of the lobby lay- out, and the addition of new bathroom facilities. Capital Campaign Manager Jim Champion stated: "KMLT purchased the Joy in 2001 and has made many improve- ments in those 20+ years. With this project, we take a huge step in our pres- ence in downtown Kings Mountain and in our ame- nities and comfort for our patrons. Our fundraising goal is ambitious, but current 5-year pledges have us at about the 70% level. I'm certain there are other businesses and private citizens who are interested in being a part of our success." If you are interested in learning more about making a pledge or other information about us, visit www.kmlt.org, contact us at jim@kmlt.org, or the Joy box office 704-730- 9408. KMLT is a funded af- filiate of the Cleveland County Arts Council and programs are partially funded by a Grassroots Grant from the North Car- olina Arts Council. KMLT holds groundbreaking KMLT'S GROUNDBREAKING –Pictured L-R: General Contractor David Stone, donors Gilbert and Jancy Patrick, Sen. Ted Alexander, KMLT President Mary Grace Keller, and NC House Speaker Tim Moore. Photos by Katherine Stone . Please Call Neil or Brenda at Morris Scrap Metal for All Your Building, Recycling and Waste Removal Services. PH: 704-739-3869 • FAX 704-739-7742 Member Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. Steel • Car Bodies • Cast Iron • Stainless Steel • Aluminum Cans • Copper • Brass • All kinds of Aluminum • Heavy Surplus Machinery CONTAINER SERVICE FOR INDUSTRIAL AND LARGE VOLUME CLEAN UPS We Sell New and Salvage Steel, Aluminum and Stainless – We Sell Brick Lentils, I-Beams, Metal Decking, Rebar and All Types of Construction Steel WE CUT & FAB TO CUSTOMERS SPECS. 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