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Page 2 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 ELLIOTT FAMILY FARMS... DAVID ELLIOTT As the anticipation builds for the Inaugural Clear Mountain View Music Festival, we are going to devote each of the com- ing week's articles in the Shelby Shopper to spot- lighting the many different artists, events, and farm- ing heritage that will be on display later this month at Elliott Farms. This week we www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, August 2-August 8, 2012 Clear Mountain View Music Festival August 23rd would like to focus on the farm itself, after all, the land and it's cultivators are what made this event possible. The Elliott Family has carried on the art of mak- ing sorghum molasses for over 40 years. The fam- ily tradition dates back generations, but Bob Elliott recalls purchasing the equipment to make the molasses themselves shortly after he and wife Hilda were wed. Although the current "Elliott Family Farm" farm property is still relatively new to the family, the Elliott Family has worked to breathe new life into old practices by show- casing antique farming equipment and techniques in their annual Heritage Days that takes place in October. In late 2011, David Elliott was inspired to add per- manent entertainment stages to the property with hopes that the farm could provide a place where local bands could be showcased alongside national touring acts. After countless hours of labor, the homemade cedar cabin appropriately labeled the "Saw-Mill Stage" is a site to see in itself; as is the indoor Elliott Family Farm's Dance Hall. The stages have a down home feel, and provide a very viable new alternative to those who prefer reasonably priced shows at local venues. With the help of local musician Kevin Dedmon, the Elliotts took on the idea of holding an annual music festival in addition to the family's Heritage Days. The music festival is one that will center around many of the themes that the family has built their farm around; including a sorghum cane maze. The festival will be highlighted by performances by Corey Smith, Chris Knight, and Acoustic Syndicate, among others. Their hope is that the festival will become an annual tradition and agri-tourism event for Cleveland County, and judg- ing by the lineup and response received for this year's Inaugural festival, they are well on their way. Tickets can be purchased from www.elliottfamilyfarm. com. Follow The Elliott Family Farm Event's Facebook page for announcements about upcoming events, as well as opportunities to win tickets to the upcoming shows. -25th We would also like to apologize that Harvest was not listed in last week's article. They will be performing Sat. Aug, 25 at the festival. - R.K. Dedmon Katherine E. Haen Attorney, P.A. 415 West Warren Street Shelby, North Carolina 704-481-8511 Family, Divorce, Custody Criminal Law DSS Cases Bring This Ad for Free Consult OLD TIME OUTDOOR PRAYER MEETING Aug 9-11. 2353 Curt Ledford Rd, Lawndale. Gospel group & preaching each night. For info, call 704-538-8679, Homer or Angie. ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS PIEDMONT ALUMNI REUNION Saturday, August 18, 2012, Burns Middle School Cafeteria, Beginning at 4:00 PM. Catered meal and must have a prepaid reservation to attend. For addi- tional information contact Shirley Hord at 704-482-2140 between July 31 and August 4th. FREE FIRE WOOD, bring chain saw, very handy, Oak. 828-453- 8536. AREA CHURCHES & DEMOLI- TION DERBY DRIVERS Now accepting entries for The Inter- national Demolition Derby at the Bar H Arena, Boiling Springs, NC. Dates: Sept 8th & 15th. Powder Puff, (women only) & the Battle of the Churches will be featured this year. Churches get a free entry. Call for details, 704- 434-2866. ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS NEED BUSINESS CARDS TO PROMOTE YOURSELF & YOUR BUSINESS? 1000 raised print business cards starting at $29.50 + tax. Shelby Shop- per & Info, 503 N. Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 704-484-1047 or Rutherford Weekly, 369 Butler Rd, Forest City, NC 828-248- 1408. Locker Lookz LOGOS TO GO! POTTERS CLAY PROJECT THE PARIS THIEVES Evergreen The Rugz The Sloantones Traffic Jam Band The Lowdown after dark acoustic syndicate 123 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC 704-482-7482 tchapman1@earthlink.net LOGOS, MONOGRAMS & MORE Dirty Grass soul L Shape Lot tater family travelling circus the corbitt brothers red dirt revelators leadville social club harvest caroline allen Josh Phillips Folk Festival Corey smith chris knight • Ticket Info & directions • www.elliottfamilyfarm.com www.facebook.com/elliottfarmevents 356 London rd • lawndale, nc 704-310-8522 ©CommunityFirstMedia Now At Enter To Win Grand Prize! See Store For Details!