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LINCOLN
TIMES-NEWS
P.O. Box 40
119 W. Water Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092
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(704) 735-3031 Office
(704) 735-3037 Fax
(704) 735-3996 Fax (News)
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Local News - October 2001
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Lincoln unemployment rises
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Oct. 31 - Overall, the report is encouraging.
According to the Employment Security Commission of North Carolina, the unemployment rate dropped during September in 67 of 100 counties statewide — resulting
in a 4.9 percent unemployment rate compared to August’s 5.1 percent.
But then there are the Lincoln County numbers, where the number of unemployed workers seeking employment rose during the same period.
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Concert offers blend of piano, vocals
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Letter scare probed; air traffic curtailed
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Oct. 31 - Lincolnton is having its fits of terrorism nervousness this week.
There was a small scare at the Lincoln County Water Treatment Facility Monday after a
suspicious letter arrived. And some pilots at the Lincolnton/Lincoln County Airport found themselves grounded as new restrictions were imposed.
A worker at the treatment plant who had just picked up the mail noticed the suspicious letter with no return address and postmarked from Trenton, N.J. — the
city linked with anthrax mail.
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Minnie Mouse, Winnie the Pooh and Puff the Magic Dragon
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Minnie Mouse, Winnie the Pooh and Puff the Magic Dragon took to the streets a day early, seeking holiday treats. The 2-year-old class from
First Presbyterian Day Care Center took to the streets of downtown Lincolnton Tuesday to show their Halloween cos-tumes, and to get candy. The youngsters visited the Lincoln County Courthouse and City
Hall. (Top) Reegan Behles, the young surgeon, shares her lollipops with Henry Saine, the little cowboy. (Bottomt) Jaycie Beam concentrates on every step she takes in her Minnie Mouse high heels.
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Time Travel
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East Lincoln Middle School sixth-graders visited The Carolina Renaissance Festival in Huntersville last week. Characters circulate
the grounds in costume providing entertainment to festival-goers. Shown here trying on medieval flower headpieces are Jake Messner, a festival employee, Alfonzo Lewis and Brittney Miller. The students
were incorrectly identified in Monday's edition of the Lincoln Times-News.
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From Russia with love: Orphan drifter finds a family
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Oct. 31 - Before Bonnie and Lloyd Graham adopted her, 14-year-old Anna Graham bounced from an
orphanage, to a botched adoption and through five foster homes.
“It was bad. I had to move from place to place,” she said. “I had to switch schools. My grades went down.”
Today, Anna’s grades are up and she is happy. She describes her recent adoption as “wonderful.”
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Keep trick-or-treaters safe on Halloween
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Oct. 29 - “Trick or Treat?”
It’s a familiar phrase, and it’s that time again.
Hoards of children will be going around asking for candy.
Gov. Mike Easley said, “Trick-or-treating can be a great adventure for families and kids dressed in scary costumes.”
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Bradley Jamison waits with his mom and dad, Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputy Tim Jamison and Megan Jamison,
while his safety seat gets inspected at Griffin Motors Saturday during Kids Safety Day. Free car seat checks were provided with the help of sponsors Lincolnton Police Department, Lincoln County Sheriff's Department, Lincolnton Fire Department, Pepsi, American Red Cross, EMS, John Miller All-State Insurance and Turn 4 Pizza.
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Vale couple helps with New York relief effort
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Oct. 29 - A Vale couple say they are fortunate to have had the chance to help New Yorkers in
the wake of Sept. 11. Don and Candace Besse volunteered in New York through the American Red Cross.
“We are so blessed to have this opportunity,” Candace Besse said.
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Ground broken for new school
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High school to open in 2003
Oct. 29 - School administrators and board members and county commissioners broke ground for Lincoln’s newest school Friday.
Though grading began weeks ago, the official ceremony took place Friday.
“I certainly appreciate those board members who are no longer here who gave their support and current board members and former administrators,” said school
board chairperson Jean Dellinger. “And the citizens of Lincoln County who realized the need for adequate facilities and supported the bond referendum.”
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East students step back in time
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Oct. 29 - A trip back in time is a tradition for East Lincoln Middle sixth-graders.
Last Wednesday class members traveled to Huntersville for an annual field trip to the Carolina Renaissance Festival.
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Burning ban issued in Lincoln County
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Oct. 29 - Don’t even think of burning those autumn leaves.
A complete open burning ban, effective this morning, has been issued in Lincoln County.
“It’s basically no open flames outdoors at all,” said Lincoln County Fire Marshall Mike Futrell. Open burning is never permitted within Lincolnton city limits.
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Lincolnton included in ‘50 Best’ towns book
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Oct. 26 - Educational and recreational opportunities have earned Lincolnton one of the best
places to live in the south, so say authors Gerald W. Sweitzer and Kathy M. Fields.
The co-authors have published a book, “The 50 Best Small Southern Towns,” in which Lincolnton is listed.
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West Lincoln communities stretch
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Union and North Brook cope with crowded classes
Oct. 26 - East Lincoln isn’t the only part of Lincoln County with growing pains.
A building boom in western Lincoln County along with lowered teacher-to-student ratios has created overcrowding at Union and North Brook Elementary
schools.
A school board committee met with administrators and toured the facilities Thursday morning.
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Deputy restores breathing to baby
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11-month old revived by rescue effort
Oct. 26 - A Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy saved an 11-month-old baby Monday.
Deputy Craig J. Fine was riding with Deputy Keith Poovey when a call for EMS came over the radio.
The two officers were in the area and realized they were closer to the scene than EMS and preceded to the home.
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TIME
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Oct. 26 - Get ready to turn back time. Maybe it is only daylight savings time, but it’s a start.
Saturday night is the time to turn all your clocks back, not forward, an hour.
But don’t forget to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors, too.
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Fall flare at the park
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Oct. 24 - Fall is in the air, prompting the golden and red vibrant colors of leaves all around town. (Right) Makayla Littlejohn, 3, plays
in the leaves at Betty Ross Park. (Left) Scottie and Aimee Turner take a walk in the park with their 3-year-old son, Zakari.
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Math teacher named Bench Press champ
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Oct. 24 - When she is not teaching math at East Lincoln Middle, Jennifer Thompson is breaking national
weight lifting records.
In September, she bench pressed 275 pounds, breaking the existing record of 259 pounds in her weight class. The lift also made her the overall National Bench
Press champ.
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Forum gauges terror issues
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Oct. 24 - Haydar Sadig was standing in his Charlotte kitchen holding and singing to his 10-month-old
daughter on the morning of Sept. 11. His happy mood was shattered when the first plane struck the World Trade Center, he told Lincolnton residents Monday during a community forum at the Cultural Center.
Sadig, a Moslem, stood in his kitchen sobbing for the mothers and fathers who would never again hold their children. Based on past attacks, Sadig was sure the
crash was the work of Islamic fundamentalists, people he says do not represent his faith.
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Area schools crown 2001 homecoming queens
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Oct. 22 - Monica Ledford ( left) was crowned East Lincoln High School's homecoming Queen Friday night. The Mustangs were defeated 33 to 0
by North Gaston High School. Emily Gregory (middle)
is the Lincolnton High School homecoming queen. Elizabeth Payseur was crowned West Lincoln High School's homecoming queen. She is escorted by her father Keith Payseur (right). Both West and Lincolnton high schools homecoming games were played Oct. 12.
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Lincoln NAACP holds annual banquet
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Oct. 22 - Lincoln County’s NAACP held its fifth annual banquet Saturday night at the Oaklawn
Community Center.
Rev. Charles Turner, president of Cleveland County NAACP, gave the keynote address, speaking on the
organization’s need for training, innovation, motivation and execution of plans.
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Program highlights domestic violence
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Oct. 22 - Over 150 victims of domestic violence have been helped by Amy’s House Domestic Violence Shelter
this year.
The public can learn more about the problem, the shelter, and solutions Tuesday night.
Sheriff Barbara Pickens will be the keynote speaker. Several women who have left abusive relationships will speak during the 6 p.m. chicken pie dinner.
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CROP Walkers
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Walkers took to the streets of downtown Lincolnton Sunday for the annual CROP Walk. The CROP walk, held each year in Lincolnton, is
sponsored by Church World Services and raises funds for local, national and international hunger efforts.
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Candlelight vigil offers prayer, music
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