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“Cleveland County’s Good News Newspaper” $10 shelbyinfo.com Our 28th Year • Issue No. 28 • July 14, 2011 shelbyinfo.com At The At The KM’s 2011 BeachBlast Sat., July 23 She had thought about it for four years. During that time she researched community gardens and organic gardening techniques. Her name is Julie Weathers. Julie’s desire was to feed people the best food possible and build relationships. Most people in need usually get canned goods or leftovers. She felt that they should have healthy food. A classifi ed ad this past January started it all. From that small ad big things began to happen. Julie Weathers may be the founder of the garden, but she continually gives credit to all those who have joined and be- lieve in this project. Others she can’t thank enough are the people who gave of their time and worked hard to build the garden. Also, Ruby and Robert from Ruby’s Discount Store who gave all the lumber to build the beds. It is amazing that once aware of the purpose, people continually contributed to help make this dream a reality. Meetings were held and out of four possible locations Shelby Shopper & Info Tent Shelby Shopper & Info Tent Solid Rock Garden... Solid Rock Garden... 100Gift Certifi cate to GIFT GALLERY Next Thursday July 21 At Next Thursday July 21 At WIN WIN Growing the best food possible for our tables and our neighbors The water, the sand, the sun, the music and the fun – that’s life along the Grand Strand! On Saturday, July 23rd, Kings Mountain, NC will feel more like Ocean Drive as the City celebrates, for the 12th year, BeachBlast. This event brings the beach experience downtown to Patriots Park. BeachBlast will begin at 10 am and beach music fans can shag into the summer night with music at the Gazebo by Crimson Rose, Ocean Blvd. & Second Nature. The water fea- tures will include the Rotary Splash Pad and frequent rounds of Water Wars. This free event will start with com- Continued On Page 20 INSIDE INF INSIDE INFO available, the one that was picked was in Lawndale on the grounds of the Upper Cleveland County Rescue Squad. Today, after building 20 raised garden beds, there are vegetables growing everywhere. The only requirement for participation was that anyone or any family that wanted a plot, would give a percentage of their crops to the needy. Some are donating up to 50% and some donate it all. The fresh vegetables are being taken to U.C.A.N. (Upper Cleveland Area Needs). People in need are now getting fresh vegetables, grown organically and locally. The community garden began with a step of faith and because it is faith based, it has been aptly named “Solid Rock Garden”. When asked how well the project is going, Julie says: “I think it’s awesome! Like minded people coming together to do not just good, but to do the right thing. I’m sort of overwhelmed.” Her husband Jeff has been very supportive and involved in the garden and the sign Julie designed was built by Jeff’s father, Donald with recycled materials. It stands to let the community know what is going on at the site. Although they got a late start, the garden beds are producing. Squash, cucumbers and tomatoes are coming in now. Okra, corn, zucchini, green beans, peppers and more will be harvested soon. Things are going so well that plans are now being formulated for this fall and next year’s gardens. In August they will plant beets and turnips. The group has also tossed around the idea of planting grain crops. Julie says: “It is beautiful to see the relationships growing as well as the vegetables. We are all get- ting connected with each other and where our food comes from.” For anyone interested in participating in this and future gardens you may email Julie at solidrockgarden@gmail.com. “A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:25 - M.A. Andrews Gardeners fi ll raised garden beds with organic material in May 2011. Julie Weathers in the garden. The Shelby Exchange Club Celebration Bible Study by Dub Dellinger .............................................. 30 Bob’s Carolina Weather .....................................................5 Bruce Camp’s Local Fishin’ Report ..................................... 18 Business Service Directory ..............................................34-35 Church Directory ................................................................... 11 Classifieds .................................................................... 2-35 Community Outreach Church Events .................................. 10 Crossword Puzzler ................................................................. 32 Crosswords With Richard Prow ............................................ 27 “Go For The Green” Lucky Reader Contest ........................ 29 Just A Pinch Recipes ............................................................. 20 Inquiring Photographer .......................................................... 24 Kids Corner - By Kidsville News ......................................... 32 Neighborhood Calendar .............................................. 28 & 29 Obituaries ......................................................................12 & 13 Outdoor Truths by Gary Miller ............................................. 18 Outdoor World ....................................................................... 18 Real Estate .........................................................................22-23 Senior’s Lifestyle Section .........................................................8 Sudoku .................................................................................... 32 What’s Playing At The Movies ................................................2 Word Search ........................................................................... 32 The Shelby Exchange Club Celebration The Exchange Club of Shelby celebrated the 100 year anniversary of the National Exchange Club on March 28. Shelby Club President Bobby Raines presided over the meeting and festivities, including special presentations by Shelby Mayor Ted Alexander, NC Exchange Club District President-Elect Paul Summerfield, and Shelby Exchange Club Member Bobby Malloy. Malloy presented a history of the National Exchange Club. His pre- sentation received the N.C. District’s 100th Birthday Club Challenge Award and he presented it again at the North Carolina Annual District Convention in Cary on June 11. The club was founded in Detroit in 1911 and was (Continued On Page 6) Pictured above: Charter members of the Exchange Club of Shelby, founded in July 1972, that attended the Anniversary Celebration. From left to right: Bobby Raines, Buford Ellis, Mike Gammons, Jim Boggs, Cleatus Hunsinger, Gilbert Greene, Dave Hinson, Steve Costner, Myles Whitaker, Keith Hawkins, Paul Jolley, Gene Webber, and Joe Roberts. Pictured left: Shelby Exchange Club President Bobby Raines (right) presents NC Exchange Club District President-Elect Paul Summerfield a Certificate of Recognition after speaking to the Shelby Exchange Club. shelbyinfo.com THINK GREEN! Please Recycle This Paper! 29,000 COPIES 29,000 COPIES THURSDAYS THURSDAYS Register Tegister T o