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LINCOLN
TIMES-NEWS
P.O. Box 40
119 W. Water Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092
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Recent News - September 2002
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St. Luke's celebrates ministry
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September 2, 2002 - St. Luke's Episcopal Church recently celebrated the installation of the Rev. Jane Kempster as the new rector. She is
shown in top photo with her husband, Norm, and the Rt. Rev. Robert H. Johnson, bishop of the Diocese of Western North Carolina. Rev. Kempster and the bishop joined members of the congregation for a
celebration banquet in lower photo. (Photo courtesy of Mary Whisonant)
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AP class cuts have parents concerned
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September 2, 2002 - Cuts in the number of advanced placement courses available to high school students
have some Lincoln County parents concerned.
Terrie Jones learned of the cuts when her daughter, a junior, readied to take an Advanced Placement (AP) Biology class at East Lincoln High School this
semester.
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Primary elections come into focus
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Clerk’s race, alcohol sales on Sept. 10 ballot
September 2, 2002 - Get ready for next week’s elections.
It’s not final decision time in most races, but narrowing-down time. The Democrats and the Republicans make their best picks for the
November b
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Campaign signs such as this cluster on Maiden Highway at General's Boulevard are now scattered throughout Lincoln County as
the Sept. 10 primary election approaches. In addition to making party nominee selections, the Sept. 10 ballot includes a referendum that could permit the sale of alcohol in the county.
(LTN photo by Diane Turbyfill)
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City: Mosquito spray not harmful to people
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September 02, 2002 - Chemicals being sprayed around Lincolnton to kill mosquitoes are not harmful to
people, city utilities officials said.
City workers are spraying an approved product called ‘Smoke-a-cide,’ said Steve Peeler, Lincolnton director of public works and utilities
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Officers now armed with quilts
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Guild hopes to comfort children in stressful state
September 2, 2002 - Want to see the softer side of Lincolnton police officers?
Look in the trunks of their cars..
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Officer S.L. Bailey places a donated quilt in the trunk of his police car. The quilt will be used to comfort a child in an
emergency situations. (LTN photo by Diane Turbyfill)
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Infant mortality rate high for region
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Faithful gather to pray for rain
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Plans for Healthcare Pavilion move forward
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Lincoln Medical Center
September 4, 2002 - DENVER — Two Denver area healthcare providers have committed to locate in the Lincoln Medical Healthcare Pavilion to be built
north of the intersection of N.C. 73 and N.C. 16.
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Groundbreaking on the seven-acre site north of the N.C. 16 and N.C. 73 intersection is expected to take place by the end of
the year. The pavilion will be built in three phases with opening of the first phase scheduled for next summer. (Photo by Jacqueline Casey)
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Candidate’s Forum scheduled Oct. 3
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September 6, 2002 - Lincoln County residents will have a chance to hear election candidates’ views on a
number of issues at the annual Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce Candidate’s Forum.
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Groundbreaking
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September 6, 2002 - Les Canipe, chairman of the Lincoln Charter School board, speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday as charter
school parents, school principals Bill Elmore (left to right) and David Machado and County Commission Chairman Jerry Cochrane listen. The symbolic groundbreaking was held at the Lincolnton campus on N.C.
27 West for a gymnatorium, a combination gymnasium and auditorium. The facility will also have four high school classrooms. The project is funded in part by a $100,000 Timken Foundation grant. The
groundbreaking ceremony was hosted by the Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce. (LTN photo by Diane Turbyfill)
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Commissioners unable to reach water agreement
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September 6, 2002 - Commission Chairman Jerry Cochrane this week terminated talks between the city and
county on the sale of part of the county’s water system, after commissioners failed to reach consensus on the subject.
The decision was announced at Thursday night’s City Council meeting.
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North Lincoln shaping up
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County recycles water
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Restrictions on water use continue
September 6, 2002 - Lincoln County employees are using recycled water on the plants around some county buildings..
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County Horticulturist Tracy Jenkins and other county employees use a 300 gallon tank to transfer water flushed out of hydrants to plants
and flowers around county buildings Thursday. (LTN photo by Diane Turbyfill)
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Health officials remain vigilant for West Nile
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September 6, 2002 - While no more Lincoln County birds can be sent for West Nile testing, health
department officials here still need to know if residents think they have found an infected bird.
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Grandparents Day
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September 9, 2002 - Kindergartners at Iron Station Elementary School celebrated grandparents Day Friday. Andy McLeod is demonstrating his
knowledge of the alphabet to grandmother Frances Tubbs. (LTN photo by Diane Turbyfill)
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Moving service honors lifesavers
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Rescue squad celebrates 25 years
September 9, 2002 - DENVER — As words like duty, honor and country spilled from the lips of speakers, tears rolled down the cheeks of some of the county’s
bravest men and women.
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Members of Lincolnton Chapter 53 of the Disabled American Veterans present the colors during a Sept. 11 memorial service at Westport
Baptist Church Saturday. The service also honored the 25th anniversary of the East Lincoln Rescue Squad. Representatives from the U.S. military and FBI spoke about the events of Sept. 11 and the
importance of emergency personnel. (LTN photo by Diane Turbyfill)
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Reunion evokes memories
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High Shoals ‘family’ gathers
September 9, 2002 - HIGH SHOALS — Over the years, they’ve moved away, drifted apart, lost touch.
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(Top) Pat Yarbrough, left, former High Shoals mayor, greets J.D. Abernathy and his wife, Bon-nie, at the 6th annual High Shoals community
reunion. (Bottom) Jenna Martin, 2, bites into a chicken leg, just one of the many tasty dishes supplied by reunion attendees. The reunion was an opportunity for High Shoals residents - past and present,
young and old - to come together, see old friends and make new ones. (LTN photos by Diane Turbyfill)
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Kiser, Forester win House, Senate vote
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September 11, 2002 - Rep. Joe Kiser, R-Vale, easily defeated David Nole, taking 70 percent of the vote in
the GOP primary race in the new House District which is now wholly made up of Lincoln County.
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Checking the results
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September 11, 2002 - Sheriff Barbara Pickens, left, and Chief Deputy Bill Beam, right, and many others crowd around a computer Tuesday
night watching election results at Republican Headquarters. (LTN photo by Diane Turbyfill)
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Mitchem, Funderburk win commission race
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Lutz falls by 56 votes in close contest
September 11, 2002 - In what proved to be the closest race of the night, Carrol Mitchem and James “Buddy” Funderburk unofficially captured the Republican
nominations for two county commission seats Tuesday.
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Peeler, Hatley survive primary
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Patriotic tribute
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September 11, 2002 - Students at West Lincoln Middle School have paid tribute to their heroes through a flag sale and display. Students
purchased flags for $.25 each in honor or memory of their heroes. The approximately 1,000 flags are now displayed on the school property in the shape of 9-11. Seventh-grader Molly Richard and
eighth-grader Joanna Heavner assisted in the schoolwide project. (LTN photos by Diane Turbyfill)
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Community leaders look at changes in life since 9-11
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September 11, 2002 - With ceremonies commemorating Sept. 11 on the horizon, some of Lincoln County’s leaders took time Tuesday to reflect on how
life has changed in the last year.
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Attacks shatter security, prompt training
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Local officials work to ensure public safety
September 11, 2002 - One year ago, when planes crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania field, America changed.
Feelings furiously flooded through every American — sadness, confusion, anger, pride.
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Lincoln votes wet
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All four alcohol measures pass
September 11, 2002 - Lincoln County went wet Tuesday.
With east Lincoln’s Westport precinct leading the way, county voters narrowly passed all four Alcohol Beverage Election referendum propositions.
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Remembering Fallen Heroes
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September 11, 2002 - (Top) Doug Jolley, chief of East Lincoln Rescue Squad, Matt Gunter, youth pastor of East Gaston Church of God, and
members of county public safety agencies sing "God Bless America" at a memorial service at Westport Baptist Church Saturday. (Left) The helmets of firefighters and rescue personnel serve as a
reminder of those who died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
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Education Partners
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September 11, 2002 - Following a safety presentation by Duke Energy employees, students, under the guidance of art teacher Michelle
Alison, created safety posters to be displayed throughout McGuire Nuclear Station. Duke Energy and Catawba Springs have been partners in education since 1990 with the company assisting the school by
providing writing tutors, computer buddies, lunch pals, wiring the school for Internet access, and instructional supplies. (Photo courtesy of Mitch Eisner)
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Most Lincoln schools meet or exceed ABC growth goals
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2001-2002 ABC Results - Percent of Students Performing at Grade Level (Chart 1 and Chart 2)
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Body found in Virginia identified as Lincoln man
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September 13, 2002 - A body found in Virginia in early May has been identified as that of a Lincoln
County man who was missing since late April.
According to an FBI report released Wednesday, a partially decomposed body found on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia May 5 is that of Henry Edward Imhauser
Jr.
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9-11 ceremony marked by sorrow, pride
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September 13, 2002 - They gathered with great sorrow, but with even greater pride and
honor.
Local public safety personnel stood in front of the courthouse Wednesday morning to commemorating the one year anniversary of the attacks on
America.
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(Top) Members of Lincoln County public safety agencies stood in front of the courthouse Wednesday during a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony.
Front row, from left, EMS Director Ron Rombs, Sheriff's Office Lt. Leroy Buff, Police Chief Terry Burgin, Fire Chief Don Wise, the Rev. Harvey Gates and Fire Marshal Mike Futrell.
(Bottom) Caleb Holley, 2, shows his patriotism by waving a small flag during the ceremony. (LTN photos by Diane Turbyfill)
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Church sends supplies to Armenia
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September 13, 2002 - A church in Lincolnton is coming to the aid of a school halfway
around the world.
The First United Methodist Church is sending 104 kits containing supplies to the children of a school in Armenia.
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Rosie and Gene Modlin, above, co-chairs of the First United Methodist Church's missions committee, load boxes of school supplies bound for
Armenia into a truck. Pat Maddux, below, made 104 bags by hand for the Armenian students. (LTN photos by Jenny Walling)
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Cultural Center names new director
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Hopes to broaden reach of activities
September 13, 2002 - The Lincoln Cultural Center has named a new executive director who hopes to broaden the reach of the center’s services
and activities.
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Valerie King of Cherryville, shown outside the Lincoln Cultural Center, began work this week as the new executive director. (LTN
photo by Al Dozier)
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Many area children not ready for kindergarten
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September 13, 2002 - Chances are your child won’t be ready for kindergarten by age 6.
According to the latest statistics on children entering kindergarten from Lincoln and Gaston Counties, some 43 percent are not.
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Adopt-a Cop Tourney
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September 16, 2002 - Bobby
Blanton swings as Lee Keller looks on (top photo) during the Adopt-a-Cop fundraiser golf tourney Friday at Verdict Ridge. In lower photo, Woody Burgess takes a swing as Ronnie Matthews and other law enforcement personnel watch. Taking first place was the team sponsored by Evercom made up of Art Roberson, Butch Reynolds, Tracey Roberson and Eric Jones. Taking second place was Hampton';s Wrecker Service and team mebers Billy Hampton, Mark Sain, Duke Lineberger and Mel Parker. Telesouth Inc. of N.C. won third with Jeff Huffman, Jim Houser, Ketih Sain and Chuck Costner. (LTN photos by Jennie Walling)
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Camporee
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September 16, 2002 - Girl Scouts from Lincolnton and Cherryville gathered over the weekend at Camp Golden Valley in Bostic. In top photo
Virginia Ramsey, left, and Mollie Beam paddle around the lake Saturday before showers hit the area. Caitlyn Simons, 8, practices Chinese jump-roping during the camporee, which drew approximately 100
girls. Activities included campfires, songs, puppets and puppet-making. (LTN photos by Diane Turbyfille)
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Program changes raise concerns
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New plan would privatize many mental health services
September 16, 2002 - Services for Lincoln County’s mentally ill, developmentally disabled and substance abusers could be jeopardized by a state reform plan that will
privatize many programs.
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Showers bring needed soil soaking
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September 16, 2002 - It wasn’t much, but it was enough to make a difference.
Tropical Storm Hanna blew through Lincoln County this weekend, blanketing the area with gray skies and keeping the ground wet with shower after shower.
Lincoln County was under a flood watch Sunday night.
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Special Olympics campaign
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September 16, 2002 - Special Olympics athletes from Lincolnton High School and cheerleaders from Lincolnton High and East Lincoln High
pose as they prepare to collect donations for the Special Olympics. (LTN photo by Jenny Walling)
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County readies plan to double water capacity
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September 16, 2002 - Lincoln County officials are taking a proactive approach to the area’s dwindling
water supply.
Commissioners approved plans Sept. 9 by W.K. Dickson to expand the county water plant to a capacity of 6 million gallons a day — twice the current capacity.
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‘Candace’ bill passes U.S. House
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September 18, 2002 - A resolution bearing the name of a Lincoln County girl who died as the result of
“rebirthing” unanimously passed in the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday.
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Students draw plans for mural
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September 18, 2002 - If the Lincolnton Student Advisory Council has its way, the downtown
area could soon become a lot more colorful.
The council met with members of the public Monday night in the Council Chambers of City Hall to begin laying the groundwork for a downtown mural
project.
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John Anderson, the owner of Anderson Properties, Inc., has agreed to let the Lincolnton Student Advisory Council use this wall along the
rail trail for a mural celebrating Lincoln County. (LTN photo by Jenny Walling)
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School officials cope with cuts
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Budget shortfalls affect programs
September 18, 2002 - IRON STATION — The Lincoln County school system could see its state funding reduced by $500,000, according to a memo
presented Monday to the Board of Education at its quarterly planning meeting held at The Timken Company.
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Super Heroes lend a hand
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September 18, 2002 - Meet some of America’s newest super heroes.
Introducing the Blue Heron from New Jersey, the Nit Wit from Virginia, the Slurple Purple Nurple from Massachusetts, and Frog Fearless from
California..
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Super hero Ethan Hughes, also known as Blazing Echidna, takes on a painting chore Tuesday at Lincolnton's Christian Ministries building in
Lincolnton. Some 21 of the biking heroes came through Lincolnton this week to offer a helping hand for community projects. There are about 200 super heroes associated with the community service group,
Hero Alliance. In lower photo, the heroes have a final meeting before departing. (LTN photos by Jenny Walling)
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Rock Springs salutes local heroes
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Water pipe split blamed for closing schools
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September 18, 2002 - County officials are calling the water main break that forced East Lincoln High
School to cancel classes Monday a “random occurrence.”
The break occurred around 11:30 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of N.C. 16 and 73 beside Eckerd in eastern Lincoln County.
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High school bands strut their stuff
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Boosters cheer area bands at WLHS preview performance
September 20, 2002 - Before the East Lincoln High School marching band began its show Thursday night, John Cutchin stood up and shouted some words of
encouragement..
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The East Lincoln High School marching band performed its 2002 show, "The Simple Gifts," Thursday night at the Lincoln County
high school band preview. All three Lincoln County schools participated in the event at West Lincoln High School. (LTN photo by Jenny Walling)
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Crowds flock to festival
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Weather cooperates during run on pies and apples
September 23, 2002 - They came for the apples, but they stayed for the bands, the crafts, the fresh lemonade, the sugary
funnel cakes and the hot dogs.
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Apple Festival-goers
filled downtown Lincolnton on a warm but mostly rain-free Saturday. In top photos Hunter Cloninger tries his first candy apple as crowds fill the streets around the courtsquare, checking out the booths. At bottom, Mike Perry, 5, gets his face painted, and a tray of inviting candy apples is shown. (LTN photos by Jenny Walling)
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ABC permit meeting draws crowd
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September 23, 2002 - With the vote not even two weeks behind them, many Lincoln County stores and
restaurants are already intoxicated with idea of alcohol.
Business owners and representatives packed the Commissioners’ room in the Citizens Center Friday morning to learn more about applying for ABC permits.
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County eyes adult bookstores, clubs
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September 23, 2002 - Adult bookstores, night clubs and topless bars are on the agenda for the Lincoln
County Board of Commissioners meeting tonight.
The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners Room in the Citizens Center.
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Family finds joy in victories
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Celebrating Sydnie
September 25, 2002 - She climbs down stairs, up on furniture and on laps. Each task the 2-year-old tackles meets with praise and love from her biggest fan —
her mother.
“We have so much fun with her,” says Angie Tate, “because everything she does is a big deal.”
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Angie Tate and her 2-year-old daughter spend their days reading books, playing outside, watching Barney videos and shopping. Angie
applauds each step her daughter takes to strengthening her mind and body. The youngster was diagnosed with Down Syndrome as a newborn and works constantly to learn and grow. (LTN photos by Diane
Turbyfill)
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Miniatures capture local landmarks
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September 25, 2002 - The courthouse, Cultural Center and other local landmarks are shrinking.
A new project by the Downtown Development Association is turning popular Lincolnton buildings into miniature collectable replicas.
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County adopts restraints on adult ventures
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September 25, 2002 - Commissioners Monday night approved ordinance amendments that will make it difficult
to open a nightclub or adult business in Lincoln County.
With the passage of the alcohol referendum, county officials decided it was time to consider zoning regulations regarding adult establishments.
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School remembers the girl with the ‘different heart’
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September 25, 2002 - PUMPKIN CENTER — Amber Millsaps had the kind of smile that
could brighten anyone’s day.
Cynthia Hall, a close friend of Amber’s family, fondly recalls her “infectious laughter.”
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Brittany Elmore (left) and Alora Rhyne, both 10, helped dedicate a memorial to their friend, Amber Millsaps, a fourth grader
at Pumpkin Center Elementary who died May 3. (Photo by Jenny Walling)
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West Lincoln to hear from seasoned reader
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September 27, 2002 - Her weathered hands clutch the pages of the tattered book, “Miss Minerva.”
The 87-year-old retired teacher has been flipping the pages and telling the tale as long as she can remember..
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Winnie Yount reads a few lines from her old copy of the book, "Miss Minerva." She will read excerpts from the book
Monday night at the West Lincoln Branch Library. (LTN photo by Diane Turbyfill)
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Leatherman portrait presented
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September 27, 2002 - Some of Lincoln County’s leading citizens gathered at the
courthouse Thursday to honor a friend.
With so many politicians in the room, attorney Harvey Jonas felt like he was at a stump meeting.
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Charlesanna Leatherman, center, widow of Clarence Leatherman, is shown with her two daughters and their families standing
under the portrait of her husband at the courthouse. At left are daughter Rhonda Burns and her husband Stephen Burns, and sons Andrew, Paul and Tyler. At right are daughter Celia Smith with
her husband Mendall Smith, and sons Zachary and Jeremy. (LTN photos by Jenny Walling)
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Tax option would relieve tight budgets
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September 27, 2002 - The recently approved half-penny sales tax option from the state could help patch up
some — but not all — of the holes in local governments’ budgets.
Lincoln County and Lincolnton are among the counties and cities that could soon feel some relief from the tax, which could take effect Dec. 1.
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New clinic expected to have ‘big impact’
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September 27, 2002 - For families and individuals lacking health insurance, simply getting basic health
care can be a costly proposition.
Those people may soon have better access to health care in Lincoln County.
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Training hones quick thinking skills
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Live ammunition simulates life and death situations
September 27, 2002 - Preparation and the ability to think quickly are characteristics demanded of law enforcement officers..
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(From left) Lt. Larry Stanley, First Sgt. Brian Doolittle, Sgt. Dale Jenkins and Sgt. Frank Stinson (background) participate
in Sheriff's Office training Wednesday. (LTN photo by Jenny Walling)
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Students focus on natural resources
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Conservation Day observed at park
September 27, 2002 - Conservation Day got off to a soggy start Wednesday at Betty Ross Park.
Despite the constant rain during the two-day program, students learned about wildlife, water treatment and conservation.
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Betty Leonard with the Cooperative Extension Service quizzes students in their knowledge of land use and conservation Thursday during
Conservation Day. (LTN photo by Jenny Walling)
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Biker Day
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September 30, 2002 - Harley-Davidson biker Tony White joins the crowd of motorcyclists who gathered at Betty G. Ross Park Saturday
to show bikes, participate in games and eat barbecue. The event was sponsored by the Christian Motorcylists' Association and the local club, Ambassadors for Christ.
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Funding cuts frustrate family of autistic child
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Jail facility designed for safety
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County officials say safeguards protect inmates
September 30, 2002 - With the recent rash of jail deaths prompting concern about jail safety, Lincoln County is lucky to have a safe, modern
facility, Sheriff Barbara Pickens said.
It is the newness and basic precautionary features that keep inmates safe, Pickens said.
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