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“Cleveland County’s Good News Newspaper” Friday, May 20, 6 PM Until Sat., May 21 9 AM Fireworks Show To Be Held Friday Night, Immediately Following shelbyinfo.com Our 28th Year • Issue No. 20 • May 19, 2011 Shelby Parks & Recreation’s Phase I Nears Completion –M. A. Andrews shelbyinfo.com THINK GREEN! Please Recycle This Paper! ROD RUN 1972 And Older Only RDIXIE DIXIE 1972 And Older Only Presented By Saturday, June 4, 2011 Shelby, NC Around The Historic Court Square In Uptown Shelby Call 704-487-4101 Or 704-482-8883 For More Information Charlie Holtzclaw, Director of Shelby Parks and Recreation oversees the continuing development and functions of the city park, which is one of best in the nation. He has a budget of almost $2 million and is now heavily engaged directing the new ten year capital improvement plan. The City of Shelby submitted an application to the NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund requesting $500,000 for Phase 1 of the master plan on February 2, 2009. On October 5 of that year, the City Council formally accepted the $500,000 and unanimously approved matching funds for Phase 1 of the City Park Enhancement Project. For Director Charlie Holtzclaw it was a special OD RUN , time. This phase focuses on the forty plus acres of land located near the center of the park’s golf course. It includes three 300 feet baseball/softball fields with adjustable outfield fencing. Laser grading will provide for two more fields to be developed in the future. The fields will be of “championship calibre” with irrigation, fencing, specially conditioned infield clay and covered dugouts. A new playground in close proximity to the complex will serve smaller children while others are participating in sporting events. All common areas will be seeded with new grass and landscaping. Also included in this first phase will be a 20’ x 24’ covered picnic pavilion, horse- shoe pits, and a 6’ wide quarter mile walking trail. The entrance road will include one hundred paved parking spaces. Nearing completion, these phase will have a grand opening presentation in June. In addition to Shelby City Park the plan also includes futuristically, Hanna Park and Holly Oak Park. Also included are neighborhood parks: Optimist; Moose; Palmer; Kings Road and Plaster Parks, and Roark Plaza. GREEN GO FOR THE FOR THE Get Spotted Picking Get Spotted Picking UpYour Copy Of $100 WIN WIN 100 See Page 34 For DetaiSee Page 34 For Detailsls INSIDE INF INSIDE INFO Business Service Directory ....................................32-33 Bruce Camp’s Local Fishin’ Report ............................ 20 Bob’s Carolina Weather ..........................................16 Classifieds ...........................................................2-34 Church Directory............................................................ 9 Community Outreach Church Events ........................... 8 Crosswords by Richard Prow .................................30 Crossword Puzzler ...................................................... 24 “Go For The Green” Lucky Reader Contest ............... 34 Inquiring Photographer ................................................ 31 Auntie Gale’s Recipes ..............................................8 Kids Corner - By Kidsville News ................................. 24 Bible Study by Dub Dellinger ...................................... 34 Neighborhood Calendar ........................................ 27-28 Obituaries ................................................................12-13 Outdoor Truths by Gary Miller ..................................... 20 Real Estate .............................................................22-23 Senior’s Lifestyle Section ............................................ 14 Sudoku ......................................................................... 24 What’s Playing At The Movies ...................................... 2 Word Search ................................................................ 24 Charlie and his Department are also in charge of Charlie Holtzclaw overlooks Shelby City Park’s new Enhancement Project. Shelby Parks & Recreation’s Phase I Nears Completion shelbyinfo.com The End O Luminary Ceremon The End Of Luminarf Cleveland County Fairgrounds y Ceremony Charlie Holtzclaw, Director Shelby Parks & Recreation A rendering overview of the park’s Phase I. overseeing and maintaining the famous Carrousel and Rotary Train, Royster Memorial Golf Course, the Aquatics Center, Festivals, Cleveland County Sports Hall of Fame, City Park Gymnasium, Holly Oak Gymnasium, Athletic Fields, Tennis Courts, Volleyball Courts, Croquet and Picnic areas. Other properties See PARKS & RECREATION On Page 6 Keep Shelby Beau-tiful recently concluded its sec- ond annual BIG TREE Contest announcing that the winning tree, a tulip poplar, measured 17 feet and 9 inches in circumference. However, there is special win- ner in the 2011 BIG TREE con- test... the BIG TREE at Marion Inter mediate School. Janet Tench’s fourth grade AIG Class at Marion Intermediate School nomi- The BIG TREE at Marion Intermediate School Ms. Janet Tench and her fourth grade AIG Class at Marion Intermediate School. nated the Water Oak tree that graces the front lawn of the school for the 2011 BIG TREE Contest. Although, this tree only measures 10 feet and 2 inches in cir- cumference, it is a tree with a very special story that the class wanted to share. According to Ms. Tench, “the tree was planted in January 1952 and dedi- cated to Ms. Laura Cornwell, the school principal of 25 years. Since that time many principals, teachers and students have passed that very tree. It reflects the huge amount of learning that has come to that very place. Although the tree may not be the biggest in size, it sure has grown into a magnificent tree. Hopefully, all the years that students walked by this same tree, minds have con- tinued to grow just like this tree. All the education from this one place would be a magnificent sight to behold.” See MARION INTERMEDIATE Page 6 DOUBLE DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER CHEESEBURGER COMBO $ Your National Connection to local Media COMBO Only 399 99 Only 814 S. Dekalb St. • Shelby, NC 704-482-6681 HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 10am - 10pm - Sunday 11am - 10pm dqshelb .com dqshelby.com Teacher, Robin Tench and the Jefferson Elementary Second Graders. Jefferson Elementary School Great American Cleanup Project Keep Shelby Beautiful says “A BIG THANK YOU” to the Jefferson Elementary second graders who participated in a recent Great American Cleanup event. The twenty-two students spent a Friday afternoon cleaning the yards and school grounds at Jefferson Elementary. They collected about 100 pounds of trash, yard waste and recyclables. Thanks to their efforts, students and staff are able to enjoy clean school grounds on these beautiful spring days. The importance of educating young people about the environment is undeniable. Participating in a “Campus Cleanup” enhances environmental education as well as developing pride in the community. Congratulations to the Jefferson Elementary second graders on their efforts to keep Shelby beautiful. For more information on how you can help Keep Shelby Beautiful, con- tact Keep Shelby Beautiful Coordinator, Mary Byrnes at 704-484-6829 or email mary.byrnes@cityofshelby.com. SMALL SHAKES $199 + T + TAX SMALL SHAKES 12 OZ.12 OZ. ONLYONL 29,000 COPIES 29,000 COPIES THURSDAYS THURSDAYS 27th Annual DIXIE RODDERS