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Merry Christmas from... Windjammers 23rd Annual Toy indjammers 23rd Annual T RunRu SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011 sponsored by the Windjammers Motorcycle Club Each rider is asked to bring a gift, or a monetary contribution. Gifts will be distributed to children in the Cleveland County foster care system and contributions go to Children's Homes of Cleveland County. See Neighborhood Calendar On Page 29 For More Info Our 28th Year • Issue No. 50 • December 15, 2011 Luminaries To Shine In KM Luminaries will glow Saturday night, Christmas Eve, December 24th Mountain. in Kings The City sponsored event will take place at Mountain Rest Cemetery from 5:30 p.m. until midnight. "We'll be directing all the visi- tors to enter through the main entrance on West King Street (Business Hwy. 74). It's a well- marked route, allowing cars to easily move through Mountain Rest, so families can enjoy this Christmas Eve tradition", said Jackie Barnette, Public Works Director for the City. In memory of departed loved ones, a luminary will be placed at each gravesite, with addi- tional seasonal themed displays throughout Mountain Rest. Over 6000 luminaries will be lit within the 27 acres, with Christmas music provided from the land- mark Bell Tower. For additional information visit www.cityofkm. com or call 704-734-0333. shelbyinfo.com 011 shelbyinfo.com Les Roark Receives The "Fred Blackley Keep Shelby Beautiful 2011 Service Award" Keep Shelby Beautiful presented the "Fred Blackley Keep Shelby Beautiful 2011 Service Award" to Les Roark at its annual awards luncheon on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 held at the Don Gibson Theatre. Mayor Stan Anthony made the award presentation to Les before an audience of family, friends, and City officials. Mayor Anthony stated that "Les is deserving of this award because of his commitment to enhance and improve the City of Shelby's beauty for the past 50 years. It all begin when as a City Councilman, Les, worked to establish the Appearance Commission in 1972, which today is known as the Keep Shelby Beautiful Commission. Les believed that such a com- mission would help to promote the general welfare of the citi- zens of Shelby. Because of Fred Blackley, for whom the award is named, with Mr. Roark anniversary in January. Because of his dedication and love for Shelby, the mis- sion of Keep Shelby Beautiful to enhance the quality of life for Shelby's citizens through beautification will continue to grow for generations to come. Former Mayor Ted Alexander, Les Roark and Mayor Stan Anthony Les and what he started so many years ago, Keep Shelby Beautiful will celebrate its 40th A Visit with Santa GREEN GO FOR THE FOR THE Get Spotted Picking Get Spotted Picking UpYour Copy Of $100 WIN WIN 100 See Page 36 For DetaiSee Page 36 For Detailsls INSIDE INF INSIDE INFO Bible Study by Dub Dellinger ............................31 Bob's Carolina Weather .................................28 Bruce Camp's Local Fishin' Report ..................26 Business Service Directory ..........................20-21 Church Directory...........................................24-25 Classifieds ................................................. 2-38 Church Events ......................................25 & 30 Cleveland Chamber News ................................22 Crossword Puzzle ..............................................32 Crosswords by Richard Prow ............................11 Football Contest .................................................39 "Go For The Green" Lucky Reader Contest .....36 Inquiring Photographer ......................................18 Just A Pinch Recipes ........................................36 Kids Corner - By Kidsville News .......................32 Neighborhood Calendar ................................... 29 Obituaries ...............................................14 and 16 Outdoor Truths by Gary Miller ...........................26 Outdoor World ...................................................26 Pet Page .............................................................. 8 Real Estate ........................................................38 Senior's Lifestyle Pages ....................................34 Sportsman's Corner ..........................................27 Sudoku ...............................................................32 Things To Do ........................................................ 2 Word Search ......................................................32 Mae Proctor Celebrates 90th Birthday A surprise 90th birthday party was held this past Saturday, December 10th, to honor Mae Martin Proctor, the beloved first lady of the Proctor family. The supper event was held in the fellowship hall at Bethel Baptist Church in Shelby, from 2 to 6 p.m. Mae was born December 17th, 1921 and raised seven children, with her much loved husband Jim, on a sharecropper farm in New House. She worked as a laborer in the fields and orchards, as well as other jobs to provide for her family. Here she is, surrounded with lots of love from her children, grand- children, and great grandchildren. Other family members and friends joined the momentous occasion for this very special lady. –M. A. Andrews Choose From More Than 20 Styles of Men's Pants in Multiple Colors More Than 20 Styles of Men's Jackets/Coats In Multiple Colors Huge Selection of Women and Children's Carhartt Your Carhartt Headquarters! • Over 10 Different Women's Jackets/Coats in Multiple Colors • Over 50 Different Carhartt Accesssory Items Great Gift or Stocking Stuffer! Carhartt Days of Christmas Enter For Daily Drawing For Carhartt Gift With Purchase Of Carhartt Item See Store For Details MERCHANDISE NORRIS 2011 S. Lafayette Street (Hwy. 18 South) Shelby, NC Monday - Friday 8am until 5:30pm Saturday 8am - 3pm 704-482-8464 www.norrismerchandise.com Layaway Now for Christmas "Santa...I promise I've been good!" Children have lined the sidewalks Uptown Shelby the last few Friday eve- nings at First National Bank's Santa's House. They could barely stand still as they waited for their chance to visit Santa and tell him what they wanted for Christmas. This Friday, December 16 from 5 to 9 p.m., will be the last opportunity to visit Santa's House and enjoy the Toyland at the corner of Lafayette and Warren Streets. Shown above, five year old Lexie, in her special Christmas dress, tells the Jolly Ol' Man her wishes. –M. A. Andrews 29,000 COPIES 29,000 COPIES THURSDAYS THURSDAYS