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LINCOLN
TIMES-NEWS
P.O. Box 40
119 W. Water Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092
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Recent News - December 2002
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Hundreds celebrate tree lighting
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City kicks off holidays with caroling
December 2, 2002 - The glow from hundreds of white lights illuminated the faces of hopeful people Sunday night at the 44th annual Christmas Tree Lighting and
Caroling.
Children counted down to the lighting of the tree as many looked toward the holiday season ahead.
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Santa Claus circulated through the crowd Sunday night as people gathered for the lighting of the community Christmas tree. He listened to
children's wish lists and took a moment to snuggle with 7-month-old Hallie Fortenberry. (Below) Jane Carswell, president of the Pilot Club of Lincolnton, led children in the countdown to light the
tree. (LTN photos by Jenny Walling)
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Special angels bring Christmas joy to kids
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December 2, 2002 - The ornaments may not sparkle, but they do offer a glimmer of hope for many children in Lincoln County.
Paper angles hung on Christmas trees around town list the names, ages and wish lists of needy children.
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Petite Miss Lincolnton Chandler Whicker, left, and Young Miss Lincolnton Jessica Lackey talked with customers of Belk's Sunday about
giving to children in need. (LTN photo by Jenny Walling)
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New leaders assume posts as board meets
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December 2, 2002 - There will be a little more pomp and circumstance to the Lincoln County
Board of Commissioners meeting tonight than usual.
Two new commissioners will be officially sworn in at 6:30 tonight, and the two departing commissioners will officially step down.
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Hatley sworn in as new Clerk of Court
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December 2, 2002 - The wait finally ended for Lincoln County’s new Clerk of Superior Court.
Fred Hatley, 53, was sworn in by Judge Forrest D. Bridges Monday morning during a special session of Superior Court. After taking the oath of
office, the new clerk swore in his assistants and deputies — the same group of staff members who were previously working at the courthouse.
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Immediately after taking the oath of office Monday morning during a special session of Superior Court, Clerk of Court Fred Hatley swore in
his deputies, including (from left) Janie Baucom, Regina Barker, Ruby Anthony, Susan Roseboro, Barbara Jones and Suzette Grooms. (LTN photo by Jeremy Ashton)
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ELMS sponsors bone marrow drive
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Student hopes for birthday match
December 4, 2002 - DENVER — Brandon Bodsford isn’t asking for much for his 13th birthday.
He doesn’t want the latest video game or a CD player. Brandon, a seventh grader at East Lincoln Middle School, simply wants a shot at a full
life.
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Brandon Bodsford and his sister, Erin, spend some time with Brandon's rhinoceroses in his room. (Photo by Jenny Walling)
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Winter blast closes schools
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Local roads expected to ice over during storm
December 4, 2002 - It may seem like a winter wonderland outside, but looks can be deceiving.
Heavy snow fell over parts of western Lincoln County by 9:30 this morning, and
30 minutes later, Lincoln County schools were dismissed.
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East Lincoln boosters make sports program click
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December 4, 2002 - DENVER — Behind every successful athletic program are the boosters.
At East Lincoln, the sports boosters do the things that needs doing so the sports program can run smoothly.
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Cochrane gets second term as board chairman
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December 4, 2002 - Besides two new members, not much will change about the Lincoln County Board of
Commissioners.
James “Buddy” Funderburk and Carrol Mitchem were sworn in Monday night by Clerk of Court Fred Hatley.
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Christmas spirit shines in Boger City
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Surprised owner of dropped purse chased down
December 4, 2002 - Working as a receptionist in the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Cassie Rockey sees and hears her share of unpleasant things.
But last weekend, something happened that made her think twice about good will, human nature and the Christmas spirit.
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Lincoln battered by freezing storm
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Many left in dark, cold, as lines snap
December 6, 2002 - It was a storm that will go down in the history books.
One of the worse winter storms in Lincoln County’s history rolled through the area Wednesday, knocking down power lines, leaving thousands of
people in the dark and closing schools for a third day.
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(Top) Scott Barnette with Charter Communications
works to repair a cable on Cedar Street Thursday. (Right) A large tree fell in front of the Cultural Center as a result of the storm. Trees and power lines were knocked down all over the county. (LTN photos by Jenny Walling)
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Saws stolen from firemen
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December 6, 2002 - While volunteer firefighters at Crouse Volunteer Fire Department were resting
Thursday, two men walked into the building and stole two chain saws.
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LMC copes with storm, newborns
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December 6, 2002 - Lincoln Medical Center was back to business as usual Friday following an unusual
Thursday.
The hospital had its electricity restored by Duke Power at 3 a.m. Friday after operating for a day on generator power and trying to maintain a full staff in
the aftermath of Wednesday’s winter storm.
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Four carbon monoxide poisoning cases reported
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December 6, 2002 - Lincoln County’s loss of power has led to several incidents involving carbon
monoxide poisoning.
In the past 24 hours, Lincoln County emergency personnel have responded to four separate incidents involving carbon monoxide poisoning, according to Michael
Keller, Lincoln County EMS public information officer, and Erma Deen Hoyle, Lincoln County public information officer.
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Many still coping with outages
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30 percent of Lincoln County still without power
Cold, hungry seek comfort of area shelters
December 9, 2002 - Patricia Hull had no choice but to leave her dark apartment Thursday.
Wednesday’s devastating ice storm knocked out the power in Hull’s home, leaving it cold, dark and lonely.
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Imogene Parker (left) and Patricia Hull put together a puzzle Friday afternoon at the Red Cross shelter at Lincolnton High School. That
shelter has since closed, but a shelter is available at the East Lincoln Rescue Squad building for those who are still without power. (LTN photo by Jenny Walling)
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Sounds of Christmas
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December 9, 2002 - Music filled the air Saturday as many Lincoln residents recovered from last week's ice storm and sought to recapture
the spirit of the holidays. The Lincoln Choral Guild under the direction of Gene Heavner performed for an appreciative audience at First Baptist Church. The concert also featured Carolina Style Chorus,
Sweet Adeline's International under the direction of Jean Danaher. The performance was sponsored by a grant from the Lincoln Arts Council. (LTN photo by Jenny Walling)
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Schools back up and running
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December 9, 2002 - For the first time since last week’s winter weather, school buses were running
throughout Lincoln County on Monday morning.
Students and teachers in the public and charter schools were back in class after an unanticipated vacation caused by Wednesday’s storm and the subsequent power
outages it left behind.
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“Lose It” checkpoints in action
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December 9, 2002 - Lincoln County law enforcement agencies are working to keep drunk drivers off the
streets.
In partnership with the Governor’s Highway Safety Program, officers with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the Lincolnton Police Department are working
together on the “Booze It and Lose It” campaign.
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Response proves community’s strength
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December 11, 2002 - DENVER — Long after the sun melted the ice from last week’s storm, many East Lincoln
residents were still without power.
Some still are.
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Cleaning up
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December 11, 2002 - Gerald Abernethy right, watches as Steve Widdows, lefts, dumps debris into the bulk waste pit at the Airport Drive
waste site. After last week's storm Abernethy said four pick-up truck loads of debris were left outside of the gates, creating a huge cleanup job. (LTN photo by Jenny Walling)
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Guard assesses needs
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East Lincoln door-to-door canvass launched as governor announces a state of emergency
December 11, 2002 - Army National Guard troops blanketed cold east Lincoln neighborhoods over the weekend, going door-to-door to assist residents still
without power..
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Cherryville to vote on mixed drinks
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December 11, 2002 - CHERRYVILLE — The liquor-by-the-drink issue in Cherryville will be settled at the
ballot box.
In front of a large, highly interested crowd at its meeting Monday night, the Cherryville City Council passed a resolution by a 3-2 vote calling for a
referendum on the sale of mixed beverages.
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Students playing catch-up
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December 11, 2002 - West Lincoln High School offered one of the surest signs that life is returning to
normal after last week’s ice storm.
The parking lot beside the school was full of cars Monday afternoon, and students wandered the halls, going from class to class.
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Lincoln picks up the pieces.
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Out of the dark
December 11, 2002 - When a convoy of trucks from Florida Power & Light made its way down Blossom
Hill Lane Tuesday, residents breathed a sigh of relief.
Residents of the long unpaved road had been without power since the storm started.
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Lowell Stagner, line specialist with Florida Power & Light, works to repair a power line on Blossom Hill Road Tuesday. Crews from all
over the country have been in the area working to bring power back to millions who lost it during the winter storm last week. (LTN photo by Jenny Walling)
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Cat Square mayor
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Johnson reflects spirit of community
December 11, 2002 - CAT SQUARE — After spending two minutes with Farrel Johnson, it’s easy to see why he was elected this year’s mayor of
Cat Square.
His warm eyes and infectious laugh embody the spirit of the rural community. His friendly smile puts people instantly at ease.
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Farrel Johnson was elected as this year's mayor of Cat Square. Johnson will preside over the annual Cat Square Christmas Parade at 2 p.m.
Saturday. (LTN photo by Jenny Walling)
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Ministry fears shortfall
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December 13, 2002 - A poor economy and a decimating ice storm have taken its toll on
Lincoln’s biggest Christmas charity fund.
Christian Ministry of Lincoln County, the charity arm for area churches, may run short of its goal this year.
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Volunteers Sara Jones, left, and Leann Raymond sort toys for the Christian Ministry Christmas drive. Contributions are down this year, but
needs are high. (LTN photo by Jenny Walling)
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Lincoln receives grant
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$400,000 award funds storage tank
December 13, 2002 - RALEIGH — An economic development grant, announced today, will provide Lincoln County with $400,000 to construct an elevated
storage tank and install a water main and booster pump station to alleviate problems in the water system.
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Schools get new leaders
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Houser, Avery elected to top board posts
December 13, 2002 - The Lincoln County School Board is operating at full strength again — with a change at the top.
In a 4-3 vote Wednesday night, Tommy Houser defeated Fred Jarrett to become board chairman for the next year.
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New school board member Bobby E. "Rusty" Beam Jr. took the oath of office Wednesday night. (LTN photo by Jenny Walling)
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YMCA unveils family center
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December 13, 2002 - Adult members of the Lincoln County Family YMCA have plenty of options
when they go for a workout.
The choices for their children, however, have been somewhat limited..
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Madison Pierce, 4, scales the rock climbing wall in the YMCA's new Youth & Family Center. (LTN photo by Jenny Walling)
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Memorial fund set up for lineman
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December 13, 2002 - A memorial fund has been set up in response to the outpouring of support for John
Crow, the utility worker who died on his way to restore power in Lincoln County.
Letters of support and contributions to Crow’s family can be sent to the James Michael Crow Memorial Fund, Florida Power & Light, c/o Ron Dearing, P.O. Box
2049, Delray Beach, Fla. 33447.
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Shouse named principal at new elementary school
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December 13, 2002 - Lincoln County’s new elementary school will open in August with a familiar face in
charge.
Battleground Elementary Principal Larry Shouse was selected Wednesday as the head administrator of the yet-to-be-named school on St. James Church Road.
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Students to attend Catalyst Conference
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Charter School 10th graders head to UNC
December 16, 2002 - Two Lincoln Charter School students are going to have the attention of state legislators and college professors
for a weekend.
Daniel Valverde and Suzanne Brooks, both 10th-graders, will join 78 other North Carolina high school students Feb. 7-9 at UNC Chapel Hill for
Catalyst Conference 2003.
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Brian Stephenson (center) looks over information about the Catalyst Conference with his students, Suzanne Brooks and Daniel
Valverde. (LTN photo by Jenny Walling)
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Schools fuel Christian Ministry’s food drive
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December 16, 2002 - A week away from their winter vacation, Lincoln County students should be
starting to wonder what’s waiting for them under the Christmas tree.
Some of them, however, are trying to ensure that families less fortunate than theirs have a merry Christmas.
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Molly Leatherman, 9, a third-grader in Kelly Reynolds' class at Love Memorial Elementary, finishes filling a box with cans of food.
(LTN photo by Jenny Walling)
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Parades show off holiday traditions
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Sunny skies and cool temperatures set the stage for holiday parades this weekend in Lincoln County. (Above) The West Lincoln High
School marching band entertained the crowd Saturday during the Cat Square Christmas Parade. (Middle) One-year-old Dylan Campa enjoyed watching floats, horses and Santa Claus from the shoulders of David
Kistler,
(Bottom) The Oasis Temple Shriners rode their small semis in the Cat Square parade on Saturday and the Lincolnton parade on Sunday. Children laughed and waved as the men drove in circles throughout the parade. (LTN photos by Jenny Walling)
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Crowds flock to Cat Square and Lincolnton celebrations
December 16, 2002 - Lincoln Christmas lovers who came out for the parades this weekend were greeted by sunny, but chilly weather.
Cat Square held its annual Christmas parade Saturday, and Lincolnton’s was Sunday.
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Burgin: Too many false alarms reported
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December 16, 2002 - A growing number of false alarms that tie up police and fire department time have local law enforcement officials worried.
A public hearing will be held during the January City Council meeting to gain public input about a proposed false alarm policy which would fine businesses and
individuals that go over a certain number of false alarms per year.
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Foundation awards three technology grants
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December 16, 2002 - Teachers always seem to be looking for new ways to put technology to use in their
classrooms.
The problem is often finding ways to purchase the necessary equipment and software to implement their ideas.
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Foundation announces first grants
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December 18, 2002 - Lincoln’s new Community Foundation announced its first grants Monday to
three county non-profit organizations.
Grants of $1,000 each were presented Monday during the Lincolnton Rotary Club meeting to Amy’s House, the East Lincoln Branch Library, and the
recently formed Helping Hands Community Health Clinic.
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Standing at top left, Jim Burt, chairman of the Lincoln County Community Foundation, examines the organization's master plan with
recipients for the foundation first grants. The announcements were made Monday at the Lincolnton Rotary Club. From left are Lincoln County Librarian Leslie Levine; Burt; Sylvia Holmes, who has headed the
east Lincoln library project; Harry Brogden of Helping Hands; and Vickie Lingerfelt of Amy's House, a battered women's shelter. (LTN photo by Al Dozier)
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Shriners to fly LMS student to Cincinnati hospital
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December 18, 2002 - Matthew Sisk has never been in an airplane before.
A seventh grader at Lincolnton Middle School, Matthew, 12, is making his first flight Wednesday, heading to Cincinnati with his grandfather, Avery..
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Matthew Sisk is going to the Shriners Hospital in Cincinnati on Wednesday to receive treatment for the burns on his legs.
(LTN photo by Jenny Walling)
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North Lincoln taking shape
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First steps taken for ABC store in county
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December 18, 2002 - County Commissioners Monday night gave the Alcoholic Beverage Control board a credit
line of $10,000 to begin work on the county’s first ABC store.
These funds will be reimbursed to the county by June 30, 2004.
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Board ponders new school’s lines, names
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December 18, 2002 - The structure being erected on St. James Church Road has been known as “the new
elementary school” for months.
The moniker is awkward with almost no feeling, reflecting the school’s lack of a student body, a staff, a roof and, until recently, a principal.
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Graduation
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December 18, 2002 - Lincoln Apple Queen Emily Stepp speaks to the DARE graduation class made up of more than 400 fifth-graders from seven
area schools Tuesday at the Citizens Center. At far right, Mathew Searcy helps Brandon Macgavin try on his DARE T-shirt. The 17-week DARE program aims to educate students about the dangers of drugs and
violence. (LTN photos by Jenny Walling)
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Feast legacy lives on as seniors gather for lunch, laughter
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December 18, 2002 - More than 170 senior citizens flocked to Capt’N Pete’s Restaurant Friday
for a morning of friends, food and fun.
The gathering, known as Wayne’s Second Friday Feast, is a monthly tradition for East Lincoln residents.
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Jennifer Jenkins (right) serves dessert to seniors gathered for the December feast. (Photos by Jenny Walling)
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Community opens its hearts — and wallets — to help Denver family’s only Christmas dream come true
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December 18, 2002 - The Schoenleb family has a short Christmas wish list.
All they want is for three-year-old McKenzie Schoenleb to get well.
With just a week until Christmas, as most people are frantically finishing their holiday preparations, McKenzie, who has leukemia, is undergoing a rare cell
transplant that will hopefully save her life.
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Christmas for the needy
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Ministry caters to 600 families, 908 children
December 20, 2002 - Jackie McCrary has had to learn how to make her money last.
McCrary, 45, and her husband receive disability and social security checks each month and sometimes it’s tough to make ends meet.”
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Jackie McCrary looks through piles of toys today at Christian Ministry. Program coordinators say that more than 900 children will receive
presents this year and more than 600 families will get food. (LTN photo by Jenny Walling)
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Lincolnton storm litter cleanup will take weeks
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Residents asked to cut limbs into smaller pieces
December 18, 2002 - City workers have started the daunting task of cleaning up the mess from the ice storm that left Lincolnton littered
with limbs.
City workers began picking up debris Dec. 10, City Manager Jeff Emory said..
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LMC service unhampered on generator
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December 20, 2002 - Lincoln Medical Center spent more than a day on generator power in the aftermath
of the Dec. 4 ice storm, yet the hospital saw little drop in its ability to care for patients.
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Man killed as car hits guard rail
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December 20, 2002 - A single-car wreck on Highway 321 just outside of Lincolnton led to a fatality
Friday morning.
Around 9:45, a 42-year-old Florida man drove off the right side of the road, over-corrected, spun out of control, struck a guard rail and came to rest on the
side of Highway 321 South, 1 mile north of Exit 20.
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Superintendent Santa
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December 20, 2002 - Santa Claus (a.k.a. Lincoln County Superintendent Jim Watson) asks Jacob Ewing, a student in Cindy Caldwell's
kindergarten class at Love Memorial Elementary, what he wants for Christmas.
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Storm raises issues for DSS
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Agency roles at shelters questioned
December 20, 2002 - The ice storm that slammed Lincoln County two weeks ago left the Department of Social Services with a number of questions that need to be answered.
DSS Director Susan McCracken told the social services board at its meeting Thursday that her organization has several issues that need to be examined in case a
similar situation arises.
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SANTA DIRECTS TRAFFIC:
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December 23, 2002 - SANTA DIRECTS TRAFFIC: Lincolnton police Officer Bobby Poteat gave motorists a taste of his Christmas spirit Friday -
the last day of school before winter vacation - as he donned a Santa hat and beard while directing traffic on Aspen Street. Lincoln County schools will reopen on Jan. 6. (LTN photo by Jenny Walling)
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Holiday Help
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December 23, 2002 - Clyde Byers (from left) Charles Engle, Rusty Byers, Sam Byers and Kermit Lackey spent Saturday packing over 20 food
boxes at the Vietnam Veterans of Lincoln County building, the former Howards Creek School. The food was gathered and purchased by the veterans who will distribute the boxes to veterans in need,
unemployed families and others. (Photo by Jenny Walling)
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Tests take toll in classroom
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December 23, 2002 - The first semester of the school year ended Friday afternoon at West
Lincoln High School, and like his pupils, Donald Mowry was anxious to see exam scores.
Mowry had just gone through his first experience preparing classes for the high-stakes end-of-course tests students across the state are required
to take.
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First-year U.S history teacher Donald Mowry of West Lincoln High School relaxed at his desk Friday afternoon following final exams.
(LTN photo by Jenny Walling)
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Travelers face heavy traffic, higher prices
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December 23, 2002 - More than 1.4 million people in North Carolina will hit the road and travel 50 miles
or more to their holiday destination this year, according to AAA Carolinas.
During this holiday season, motorists will run into heavy traffic and higher gasoline prices. Local law enforcement agencies will also conduct several “Booze
It and Lose It” checkpoints.
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Foundation names officers
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December 23, 2002 - The Lincoln County Community Foundation has elected new officers and two new members
to its Board of Trustees.
Effective Jan. 1, Seth A Haney, General Manager of the Timken Company’s Lincolnton Bearing Plant, will become chairman, succeeding James E. Burt III. Other
officers are: E. Scott Carpenter, vice chairman; and Richard E. Jonas, secretary. C. Harry Huss has been serving as acting secretary during Jonas’ recent illness.
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Emory receives pay hike
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City adds five years to contract
December 24, 2002 - City Manager Jeff Emory got an early Christmas present this year..
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City Manager Jeff Emory works at his desk in City Hall. The City Council during the last meeting voted to extend Emory's contract by five
years and give him a 1 percent pay raise. (LTN photo by Diane Turbyfill)
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Bumper to bumper
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December 24, 2002 - A three-vehicle wreck on East Main Street Monday around noon closed both west bound lanes of the road and backed up
traffic. According to police reports, the first two vehicles - a Plymouth van driven by Angela Kay Fizer and carrying three passengers, and an Infiniti driven by Linda Marie Steele - were stopped, when a
van driven by George Mendoza Rodriguez struck the Infiniti, pushing it into the other van. One passenger in Fizer's van was transported to Lincoln Medical Center. (LTN photo by Diane Turbyfill)
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DSS downsizes drive
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December 24, 2002 - Even Santa Claus’ helpers have had some trouble with the economy this year.
Each year, the Lincoln County Department of Social Services tries to give the people it supports something for Christmas. DSS puts up angel trees throughout
the county to solicit gift donations and, in turn, gives them to needy families.
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Hilton to retire after 23 years
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December 27, 2002 - Boxes are stacked up in Lincolnton police Capt. Roger Hilton’s office.
Pictures, certificates and papers wait to be packed up and taken home.
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Lincolnton police Capt. Roger Hilton stands outside the Lincolnton Police Department Monday. Hilton will officially retire from law
enforcement Tuesday. (LTN photo by Diane Turbyfill)
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Michael’s Lincoln Town
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December 27, 2002 - The simple white sign with black letters reads: Welcome to Lincoln Town.
Every Christmas, for the past eight years, Michael Franck has set up his perfect miniature town in the West Main Street Extension house he shares
with his mother.
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(Top) Michael Franck points out the different parts of his miniature village, "Lincoln Town." This is the eighth year Franck has
set up the village in the home he shares with his mother. (Right) A model train runs around the perimeter of "Lincoln Town." (LTN photos by Diane Turbyfill)
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Some lose power during holiday
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A windy Christmas
December 27, 2002 - High winds swept across the state for a second straight day Wednesday, cutting power to thousands of people celebrating Christmas. .
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Christmas day winds did more damage to trees already weakened by an ice storm earlier this month. This crape myrtle, which was adorned
with Christmas lights, was uprooted in downtown Lincolnton. (LTN photo by Al Dozier)
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Course recognized worldwide
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December 27, 2002 - Dr. Michael Murphy has taught courses to physicians all over North America.
He learned how to practice medicine in Canada and Colorado.
Some of the techniques he and his colleagues developed have been studied and employed by counterparts across the Atlantic Ocean in places like England and
Italy.
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Architect volunteers his vision to local projects
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December 30, 2002 - For local entrepreneur Craig Wyant, the benefits of being a business
owner far exceed the boundaries of the business itself.
Wyant, a landscape architect, runs A Fine Line Design from a small room in his Lincoln County home.
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Craig Wyant sits perched on a horse, while delineating wet-lands for conservation on a ranch in Florida. (Photo courtesy of Craig
Wyant)
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Shooters bang in the year
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Cherryville tradition goes back 200 years
December 30, 2002 - Some people just aren’t happy with bringing in the New Year with a bang — they have to bring it in with bang after bang after bang.
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"Wild Bill" Green, one of the Traditional New Year's Shooters of Cherryville, prepares to bring in the new year. The firing of
the muskets symbolizes the driving away of bad spirits in prepa-ration for a good year. (LTN photo by Jenny Walling)
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Man fatally shot in barber shop
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Police have warrant for alleged killer
December 30, 2002 - A Lincolnton man was fatally shot this weekend in a local barbershop, and police are searching for the man charged in
connection with his death.
Arrest warrants have been issued for Alvin Dwight Fair, 2357 Lake St., Lincolnton. Fair is 22 years old.
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2002 offers Lincoln good, bad and ugly
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Year in review
December 30, 2002 - For Lincoln County, 2002 was a year of ups and downs, tragedies and triumphs.
Residents watched as the county was shaken by two murder-suicides that claimed a total of five lives. They came together during the anniversary of Sept. 11.
They experienced two extremes of the weather — a drought and a disastrous winter storm.
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LMC program offers lung therapy
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Breath of fresh air
December 30, 2002 - For a majority of people, breathing is not a concern.
They don’t think about; it’s just something they do.
For teenagers with asthma, adults with chronic bronchitis or seniors with emphysema, breathing is a constant concern.
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