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publisher Ebbie Champion

editor Mark Alan Hudson

creative director JD Ledford

graphicsMike BencivengoWendy CobbNikki CookDee Counter-GriffisPeter Von PfahlApril Hoyle Shauf

writersRev. Crystal ChampionJeff ChampionSam DavisLaura EdingtonJudy GaultneyBryon GraggAdam HinesMark Alan HudsonKimberly P. JohnsonBob MoriWade NicholsKatherine Panther-PotemkinPaula VessSkip WarrickTrey WarrickLynn Zook

sports editorSam Davis

photographersBuffalo Creek GalleryEbbie ChampionDavid GroseGary Hodges/Sunset StudiosMark Alan HudsonRobin KingMark Olencki/Wofford CollegePaula VessThe Victorian Rose Studio

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features

21/ Old Bones Given New LifeThe Rogers Theater celebrates 75 years and new partners.

26/ Cars, Foothills StyleBuddy and Joe Bennett developed a love for cars early in life, and have turned that love into an amazing museum.

30/ Buffalo Creek GalleryFive years young, a unique business that caters to the local artistic community.

42/ An Event Worth Vying ForAmerican Legion World Series puts Shelby and Cleveland County on the map.

46/ The Entrepreneurial SpiritTwo Kings Mountain brothers develop unique local spirit ... its Cardinal Gin.

49/ Economic Gardening in Downtown Kings MountainIts time to harvest the fruit of economic development in Kings Mountain.

53/ The Kids MusicA 20 year old outreach ministry hosted by Central United Methodist Church that teaches the joy of music to young kids.

57/ Spring into the UptownNew activity springs forth in retailing and dining in historic Uptown Shelby.

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35/ Roller Derby: The Best Stress Reliever EverWhat do you get when you mix a high impact, rough and tumble event with a feminine twist ... a roller derby!

39/ FlashbackA look back at Melissa Austell and her athletic exploits.

40/ Fab 5Learn about five exceptional athletes from the foothills.

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ON THE COVER

CONTENTS/March/April2011

IN EVERy ISSuE 8/ Letter from the Editor10/ Life Coaching12/ Amazing Mind14/ Kid Speak16/ In the Yard18/ Financial Perspectives55/ Rustys Photos 58/ Calendar 60/ Viewpoint62/ Reflections

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Ann Hord-Heatherley - DollBeverly Putnam - ScarfMort Couch - DragonSusan Carlisle-Bell - Painting

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Youcanfeelit.Evennow,youcanbegintoseeit. Whilewinterisstillwithusandmakingsureweknowit,thesignsofspringareunmistakable.Daylightgreetsusearlierinourdayandlingersonuntilearlyevening,givingusthepromiseofbeingabletospendmoretimeoutside. Ifyoulookclosely,youmayseesomeoftheearliestofourperennialspeekingabovethedetritusoffall,preparingtotreatuswiththefirstsplashesofcoloragainstthegraypalettewehavecalledwinter. Ifthenewyearisatimeofresolve,springisatimeforustocelebratetherenewaloflifeanditsrejuvenation.Itistimetosinglikenooneislisteninganddancelikenooneislooking.AndletstrulyhopethatisthecaseoryoullsoonseeitonYouTubeorFacebook. Seriouslythough,springhasalwaysbeenatimeforapositiveoutlookandourcolumnsandarticlesforthisissuereflectalotofthat.Youwillreadaboutfiscalandphysicalhealthintwoofourcolumns.Oneofourarticleshighlightshowanentrepreneurialspirithasbreathednewlifeintoanoldtextileplantandhowfamilyhistoryiswovenintothatstory. Anotherofourarticleschroniclessomeofthedevelopmentsintherestorationa75-year-oldhistoricbuildingthatlanguishedinneglectforalmostaquarterofacenturybutwhichisnowbeginningtotakeshapeintoanewentertainmentandculinarylocale.Creativityandartisticflairarefurtherexploredinanarticleaboutalocalgallerythathasutilizedaco-opbusinessmodeltocreatesuccess. Another of ourwriters has served us up a slice of by-gonedayswith hercoverageofauniqueFoothillsareamuseum.Ifyouenjoyathletics,checkoutthestoryaboutalocalwomanwhopursuesaninteresting,andtough,sport. Incaseithasslippedyourmind,theAmericanLegionWorldSeriesmakesitsfirstappearanceinitsnewpermanenthomethiscomingAugust.Whilemostofusaresimplylookingforwardtothegames,scoresofvolunteershavebeenhardatworktoensuretheeventwillbeanunforgettableoneforbothparticipantsandfans.Seewhathasbeengoingonthusfar. Andaswithallofoureditions,youllbetreatedtosomegreatadviceonhowtotakecareofeverythingfromyourmindtoyouryard.Onehint:Feedyourmind;fertilizeyouryard.Now,slowdown,enjoythedayandlearnalittlemoreaboutsomeofyourFoothillsfriendsandneighbors.

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Are you genuinely happy? I dont mean happy because you received a salary increase, won the lottery, got a new car or took a great vacation. I mean an abiding, deep happiness and inner serenity. Most people want such serenity, but many never experience anything but surface happiness. Thats because fleeting experiences and external things produce a temporary happiness that quickly fades. Such happiness comes and goes in a moment, leaving us longing for something deeper and more lasting. Some of us hold onto the belief that some thing, person or situation is going to miraculously make us deeply happy. Others wait for conditions to be right for happiness. We play the When I and If only game, focusing on the future when things will be different and we can be forever serene. True abiding serenity cant be found by waiting for things to change

but rather by recognizing the best of ourselves and the life we have right now. If we want deep serenity we have to show up for the journey of life, embrace it and let it unfold. We have to be open to abiding joy. Writer Mark Kingwell said, Happiness is not simply a feeling or emotion; it is a real connection to the world, a realization of ones place in it. If were waiting for things to get better, we arent likely to have that real connection and realization. True serenity involves state of mind, attitude and choice in the present moment. When we quit waiting for something better and make the present our focal point, our serenity increases dramatically. Better times and deep serenity come from being fully present to experience and participate in our journey with a sense of aliveness. Old habits of waiting for better times may be deeply ingrained, but there are steps one can take

to change those habits and choose serenity now. Practice thankfulness. Value the gift of life and thankfully recognize your strengths, abilities and blessings. Name and honor people and situations in your life that help you. Be thankful for those who irritate you or seemingly block your way for they contribute to your growth. Appreciate your family, and show it. See todays beauty around you. Be positive. Focus on what is right in your life. Each day, recall at least one positive thing from the past 24 hours. You have full control over your thoughts, so practice awareness and turn negative self-talk into positive. Choose to respond. When things are difficult, swallow back negative habitual responses. Such responses dont ease the difficulty. They just wrap us up for days, months or years in pain, helplessness, anger or negativity. Respond rather than reacting. Face the situation and inventory aspects you can and cant control. Then take positive action in those areas you can control. Fortify yourself by looking at past difficulties you have overcome and recalling personal and outside resources that helped you then. Access those that are currently available. Recognize that adversities might be favors in disguise: Every experience contributes to your journey and difficulties do pass. Remember the Serenity Prayer: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Soothe yourself. Recognize your symptoms of anxiety and worry, and ease them with deep breathing. Tune into what soothes, uplifts and comforts you in healthy ways. Then set aside regular time for self-soothing, whether it be quiet time, a cup of tea, a warm bath or talking with a friend. Life is not perfect. Yet we sometimes act as if we think it should be, denying ourselves true happiness and serenity. There is a Zen insight that says, Think of life as a series of imperfect facts. According to Viktor Frankl, Facts are not fate. What matters is the stand we take towards them. Take your stand by choosing to live right now in thankfulness and positivity. Step fully into a connection with, and response to, the present. Remember that true serenity is not found in exterior things nor reserved until future better times. Its yours today for the choosing.

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I n the 1800s, millions of people thought that coming to America would allow them to have a better life and pursue their dreams. Many took a chance for a better life, risking life and limb and all that they had in their homeland, for this new and fairly unchartered land. These chance takers were typically young people age 15 to 30 who predominated among the newcomers.News spread and after 1870, this particular wave of migration, which could more accurately be called a flood, constituted the third episode in the history of U.S. immigration. Nearly 25 million Europeans had made the voyage to America with the bulk consisting of Italians, Greeks, Hungarians, Poles, and others speaking Slavic languages. Included among them were 2.5 to 4 million Jews. Each ethnic group had a distinctive migration

pattern in terms of the gender balance within the migratory pool, the permanence of their migration, their literacy rates, the balance between adults and children, and the like. But they shared one overarching characteristic: They flocked to urban destinations and made up the bulk of the U.S. industrial labor pool, making possible the emergence of such industries as steel, coal, automobile, textile, and garment production, and enabling the United States to leap into the front ranks of the worlds economic giants. Opportunity was plentiful in America, unlike the homelands they had left behind. Now, fast forward to America today: Unemployment is up and work is hard to find. What do the third and fourth generations of these immigrants do to find their American dream?

Is what we are lacking a new land? Do we get stuck in a rut because we live where we live and we just dont think or see that there is any opportunity here anymore? Are we looking at the 100-mile region around where we live as all the opportunity that is present? Do we need to move to a new place? A change in latitude is a change in attitude as my favorite philosopher Jimmy Buffett might say. I would say no! Opportunity exists in all of us, if we use our amazing minds. Mental creation is the key to our future! In our minds the opportunities are limitless. We need to think more and focus our energy on what could be and not what is. We need the resolve and imagination to find opportunities where it seems none exist. In a recent speech, President Obama cited the example of the early days of the United States space program. When the Russians launched Sputnik in the late 1950s and said they would be the first to reach the moon, John F. Kennedy told Americans we would be the first, yet we had no space program at the time. He then invented the opportunity and put people to work on it. In 1969, it was an American who first stepped onto the moons surface. We all have the ability to invent opportunity. What it takes is the attitude to want something better, not a change in latitude. I think most people just accept where they are and use the situation and state of the economy as an excuse to rationalize why they cant get ahead or achieve their dreams. We dont have to immigrate to new areas for opportunity. All we have to do is use our brain power to expose opportunities for our American dreams. Our amazing minds are the new frontier and everyone has this land of opportunity inside. It takes thought and action. It also takes the ability to risk it all, just as millions of immigrants did, to have our dreams come true. Do not wait; the time will never be just right. Start where you now stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along. Napoleon Hill As our forefathers have shown us time and again, the American dream is all about risk and reward. Those that are willing to take the chance can have the reward. Dont let your surroundings limit your life and happiness; make the move to a more cerebral land of opportunity and have all that you can imagine. It is your amazing mind and you are in control.

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As springtime approaches and the freshness of the blooms and budding flowers peek out into the crispness of the sky, so raises the unsettling heads of springtime allergies. From sniffles to coughs to runny noses, more and more children fall prey to the allergy bugs. For a person with allergies, the body treats these foreign substances, called allergens, as if they are invaders. For most of us, the substances that we come into contact with are harmless, but for allergy sufferers, the slightest dust bunny can wreak havoc on an ordinary spring day. The best advice is to figure out how to help alleviate some of the misery BEFORE springtime hits. The most common allergy invaders include things that we dont often see and most of them are airborne. Pollen, mold, and dust mites are some of the main culprits. Pollen Though we need pollen to help pollinate

and fertilize many of our plants, it can enter the eye, nose and throat and cause uncomfortable results for humans. Pollen is often released from

weeds, trees or grass. This outdoor allergen, which can produce hay fever, is characterized by sneezing and runny noses.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, short of keeping your children indoors or moving to a place where the culprit pollen does not exist, there is no sure way to avoid coming into contact with pollen. However, with planning, some of the uncomfortable symptoms associated with contact can be reduced. For example, check the air quality forecast and choose activities accordingly. If the report shows that the air quality or pollen count is high, try to find an activity that wont expose your child to the outdoor contaminants. Save the low pollen days for outdoor opportunities which allow the fresh air to be a part of the planning!! DustMites Dust mites are those little bugs that

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them but dust mites are invisible to the naked eye. Therefore, it is easy for dust mites to reside in bedding, carpet, furniture and other comfy places. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, dust mites are often the culprit for repeated sinus infections.

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mites are found indoors, but mold lives in both places. Mold likes to hide outside in leaves, wood and dirt. However, it also likes the dark confines of a basement, moist areas or garbage cans. Most of us can function OK when exposed to some degree of mold but for allergy sufferers, mold can prove to be an unfriendly fungus. Allergists also remind us to make sure our foods arent carrying mold. Sour cream, cheese, mushrooms and bread are just a few of the foods that mold enjoys. You may not see the mold directly on the outside because it can extend into the inside of the food where you may not see it. Choose foods carefully and make sure they are as fresh as possible.

As in any case, when it comes to your childs health, consult a physician to help devise the best plan of treatment. This spring and summer may not be allergy free, but it can prove to be a little less miserable if concerns are addressed early on.

Happy Journeys.

Childrens Book Author, Kimberly P. Johnson has written 12 children books and has been an invited guest to the White House to read her works. She is also the Community Impact Director for United Way of York County, SC. To view more of Kimberlys work visit her website at SimplyCreativeWorks.com.

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T ired of throwing away those vegetable scraps and hauling away those leaves and grass clippings from your recent yard work? Composting is a solution that will decrease the buildup of waste in our landfills and benefit your garden in many ways. The process of composting yard waste and kitchen scraps may require a little hard work and patience, but it can be very rewarding if done correctly.

COMPOST INGREDIENTS Choosing the right combination of ingredients is important to ensure the most efficient composting process. Composting requires the proper mixture of carbon-rich (brown) and nitrogen-rich (green) ingredients. We recommend approximately 75 percent carbon materials to 25 percent nitrogen materials. Common green materials include grass clippings, manure, weeds, non-woody plant material and kitchen scraps. Common brown materials include dried leaves, straw, pine needles and wood chips. It is important that all materials are shredded or chipped to expedite the decomposition process. The compost pile is not the solution for all waste.

You should avoid using pet waste because of risk of disease or pathogens. Also avoid meat, grease and dairy products because they can attract pests. Do not include plant material that has been recently treated with herbicide or pesticides.

METHODS OF COMPOSTING Composting occurs naturally all around us in nature but it is a slow process. This method of composting has been termed cold composting. The method that best suits most home owners is termed hot composting because it is a much faster process. Cold composting requires little to no maintenance but can take years to generate any beneficial product. Creating a large pile of leaves, grass clippings and scraps and letting it decay is basically cold composting. The major disadvantages to this method are the time required and that the temperature in the pile does not get high enough to kill weed seed and disease pathogens. Hot composting is a much faster process but requires continual maintenance. The internal temperature of the pile can reach 150-160 F, which is hot enough to kill any weed seeds and disease pathogens present.

To achieve this temperature, the pile must be turned consistently and kept moist. Useable compost can result within three to four months.

COMPOSTING STRUCTURES Finding the space for compost can sometimes be an issue. To solve this dilemma, there are many composters available through local and online retailers that make composting easy and less unsightly. Those that have room can construct a very basic structure to maintain a compost pile. The two-bin or three-bin composter is one of the most efficient structures. This structure can be constructed using old wooden pallets or treated lumber and some type of fencing material. The compost can be turned from one bin to the next allowing for larger quantities of compost to be generated at one time.

THE COMPOST PILE After deciding the content of your compost, you can start building your pile. Creating layers of brown and green materials can efficiently mix all the materials but may not be practical if all the ingredients are not stockpiled. You should try to achieve a pile that is 3-5 cubic feet for best results. This size pile is manageable but big enough to generate the heat needed for fast decomposition. Two important things to consider when maintaining the compost pile are the moisture content and aeration. The pile should remain moist and well aerated. To maintain this condition, it may be necessary to wet the pile during dry spells or cover the pile during rainy periods. Turn the pile every two weeks to maintain aeration and high core temperature.

USING COMPOST The finished product is a black composition of decomposed organic matter that can do wonders in the garden. Compost incorporated into the soil builds soil structure that allows for better drainage and aeration. Compost provides many essential nutrients to plants without the addition of fertilizer. Compost can also be used as a mulch layer but do not substitute compost for traditional pine bark mulch because it will not deter weeds. We hope these tips can get you well on your way to composting all the yard waste and kitchen scraps you haul off to the dump every year. Composting is one step toward an eco-friendly garden.

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next song wasnt so good so it was back to channel 44 where I caught a portion of a Pixies song. Soon I was off to another channel and more song switching, never really getting to hear more than one or two complete songs at a time. As my drive continued, I started thinking about what I was doing and how it is exactly what we advise against in dealing with the investment portion of a clients financial plan. A lot of people continually chase the latest hot-performing sector or class. In doing so, they only capture a part of the performance and must continually switch between the sectors or different asset classes. It is almost impossible to predict which asset class will be the best-performing or worst-performing in any given year. Im not saying it cant be done, only that it cant be done on a consistent basis. Each class can have drastic periodic changes. To have an effective strategy switching between the asset classes you must be right every time. That means you have to know when to get out, when to get back in,

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Pursuing his dream, in 1992 he took a bold step, purchasing a 1890s era Victorian mansion in Detroit. Through extensive renovations, he created a comfortable living area, as well as a large banquet facility and arts gallery. He did not know it at the time, but this was the seed that would grow into his current project, renovation of the Rogers Theater in the Uptown Shelby historic district.Gary moved to Shelby in 2008, having tired of

the long Michigan winters and wanting proximity to mountains and coast, yet not being so far from his hometown that he couldnt drive there. He visited the Foothills area in all four seasons. The area had everything I wanted geographically, he recalls. It was an easy decision for him to move. One of his first local projects was the former Royster home on South Washington Street in Shelby, owned now by Jack and Nancy Horner. When he mentioned his dream to them of finding a historic structure that he might renovate into a restaurant and dinner theater venue, Nancy suggested the El Nido home on Warren Street, which she knew locals were actively working to preserve.Gary was excited about the building but once he

was able to see it, he knew it would be too small for what he had in mind. Ted Alexander, Shelbys mayor and a representative of Preservation North Carolina, recommended him to Wade Nichols and the Uptown Shelby Association, who owned the Rogers. While Gary immediately knew this was a great opportunity for his vision, he realized that it would take some time to close a deal. Nine months later, in September 2009, he was able to conclude the purchase of the building.Since then, Gary and his team have removed over

70,000 pounds of debris. In keeping with efforts to be as green as possible in his restoration efforts, hes managed to recycle more than 20,000 pounds of that total. Gary admits that while they have found a few surprises along the way, the integrity of the building is sound. His goal is to restore the Rogers as closely as possible to the way it looked when it opened as a movie theater in 1936, some 75 years ago. But while movies will still be shown here, the buildings functions will be greatly expanded.There will be two separate restaurants in the

facility. The former balcony area will have an upscale, moderately-priced restaurant that will seat more than 100 patrons and feature a bar and grand piano. Gary says a varied menu will be offered, including comfort foods, he adds with a smile. In support of local farmers, ranchers and vinters, It is our goal that, when you dine with us, everything on your plate has come from within 15 miles of your seat,Gary says. This level will be accessible by way of the main staircase or a small elevator.

Gary says the main level will be more of a multi-purpose performing arts and banquet facility. The sloped floor of the theater will be transformed into three main seating levels that can accommodate some 300 people. This will become a wonderful space for movies, concerts, banquets and receptions and dinner theater, Gary says. While dinner theater was a definite goal for Gary, it was an e-mail contact from Janet Sims, president of the Greater Shelby Community Theater (GSCT), that gave him real hope that it might actually happen. Last spring, Janet wrote Gary and asked if there was any way that the GSCT could collaborate with him and support his efforts to reopen the Rogers. I was ecstatic, Gary recalls, because while performing theater was definitely a goal of mine, it is not my area of expertise. From the theater side of things (GSCT), weve had

wonderful community support over the years but have been looking for a permanent home for some time, says Janet. Our group had an interest in the Rogers and actually served with the Cleveland County Arts Council and others a few years ago on a consortium to look at restoring it. While that effort hit obstacles that thwarted progress, it showed GSCT what could be. When Gary responded to my initial inquiry in such a positive way, we presented the possibility of collaborating with him to our board and they endorsed the idea, Janet says. Since then, weve been working with Gary on a lease and he has become a member of our board. Janet says that it will still be a while before the group can expect to perform in the theater; until then, GSCT will continue to hold it performances at Cleveland Community College and the Arts Council. Both of the organizations have been very supportive of us as weve looked for a permanent home, Janet

says. For now, work continues on the $1.1-million restoration project for the theater. Gary notes that while the project wont be finished this year, we are definitely going to hold some kind of community event here during 2011 to celebrate the theaters 75th birthday. When asked if he thinks the theater will compete with other venues for business, Gary is decidedly positive about prospects for the entire area and not just the theater. I think the Rogers will actually help other venues and vice-versa, he says. He envisions all the venues serving to attract more, not fewer, visitors to the area. That will be good for everyone, he adds. Once it is fully operational, the theater may employ as many as 50 people. One of those positions he plans to call the Environmentalist; this person will be in charge of seeing that we aremaking every effort to be as earth-friendly as possible and to always be looking for addition ways to be Greener, says Gary. We also have plans for photo voltaic energy (solar power) on the roof, will actively recycle, have rain water reclamation and high efficiency HVAC systems. Garys enthusiasm for the project is infectious and many have come forward to help in a number of ways. He encourages people to stop by and see how things are progressing. This is a beautiful old building with good bones he says, and Im looking forward to seeing people enjoying it again.

Funding for the project is being undertaken through grant requests, naming opportunities and a not-for-profit 501 (c) 3 organization named Status Ante Quo (the way things were) www.statusantequo.org, which accepts tax deductible donations.

For more information contact Gary Kulas, the Rogers Theater, 213 East Marion Street, Shelby 28150, visit their web site at www.rogerstheatershelby.com, email them at [email protected] or call 704-964-4791.

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Muscadines (vitis rotundifolia) are native to the southeastern United States and thrive on the heat and humidity common to the region. Muscadines are known for producing extremely high levels of Resveratrol, an antioxidant that blocks the negative effects of unstable molecules, called free radicals, that occur naturally in the human body. Free radicals are known to cause cell damage and have been linked to heart disease, stroke, signs of aging, and certain types of cancers and macular degeneration of the eye. For this reason, Muscadine grapes are currently being sought after as a renewable source for Resveratrol and have been deemed natures healthiest grape.

In order to understand the magnitude of the discovery of potent and powerful antioxidants in the Muscadine Grape, one must understand a little about free radicals.

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BuddyandJoeBennettdevelopeda love forcarsearlyinlife.OnereasonforthatlovewastheirUncleJoe.Hewasabiginfluenceonthemgrowingup,andhe had a fondness for cars. He even owned a Forddealership in Burnsville, their hometown, and itwastherethathetaughtBuddyandJoealotaboutcarsandbusiness. As grownmen, Buddy and Joe found themselvesliving in Forest City and running their own separatebusinesses.Eachmanwasestablishinghisplaceintheworld,butneithereverlostthatloveofcarsinspiredbytheiruncle.Weworkedoncarsasmoneyallowed,says Buddy, and Ive always enjoyed trading cars.Overtheyearsweeachcollectedquiteafew. By the time the brothers retired from theirbusinesses,theyeachhadmorecarsandtrucksthanthey had space to store them. Bothof us had carsstuck in different places, Joe says with a chuckle,Theproblemwas,whenyouwanted to showa cartosomeone,ithaddustalloverit,anditmighthaveboxespackedarounditoreveninit! Idreamedofhavingaplacetoshowthecars,addsBuddy.Oneday,herealizedhealreadyhadtheplacetodojustthat.Therewasawarehouseonhistruckingcompanyspropertythatturnedouttobetheperfectplacetodisplayoldcarsandotherantiques. JoeandBuddybroughttogethertheircollectionsofcarsandtrucksandopenedBennettClassicsAntiqueAutoMuseumaboutfouryearsago.Wehadalotofhelpfromthecommunity,Joerecalls.Friendsworkeda lot of hours helping us arrange and re-arrangethedisplays. Today,themuseumfeatures51carsandtrucksfrom1913topresentday,includinga2011RouschMustangcurrently on loan from Keeter Ford in Shelby. TheyevenhaveacoupleoftheirUncleJoescarsondisplay. Thebrothershavealsocollectedfarmtractorsfromseveral eras, childrens antique peddle cars, a pumporgan, and a fire truck that served the Forest Citycommunityfor39years. Inthisdayofremotestartersandcarsthattalktoyou,thismuseumisahistory lessonfortheyoungergeneration. The brothers note that many of theirvisitors have never experienced a time when cars

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didnt have automatic door locks, seat belts or air conditioning, and when rolling down the window was a literal and not figurative task. Strolling among the cars, youre also reminded

of what imagination, inspiration and determination can accomplish. It took all three traits to create the museum, but for Joe and Buddy, its been a labor of love. We love what we do and we want other people to enjoy it, says Buddy.Indeed, many visitors have enjoyed the museum.

After being featured on UNC-TV, the museum experienced a notable increase in visitors. Buddy and Joe have met people from across the United States

and around the world, including Germany, Ireland, Africa, England and the Bahamas. The museums guest book reflects visitors appreciation of the exhibits with comments like Thank you for a wonderful tribute to the past, What a grand surprise, Glad we found it and Beautiful trip back in time. Although the Bennetts have enjoyed hosting car clubs and visitors from many different places, theyd like to see more local visitors. About 90 percent of our visitors are from out of town, said Buddy, Wed love to have more local people come by. One event offers a unique opportunity for locals

to enjoy cars and tour the museum. Each year, the museum hosts the kick-off of the Forest City Car Show, which takes place the third weekend in August. During the Friday night kick-off event, visitors can enjoy the museum for half price, hear live music and stroll among the show participants cars. If youre lucky enough to meet Buddy and Joe when you visit, and maybe even take a tour with them, youll discover more than the horsepower under a hood. Youll find two brothers who enjoy being together and sharing their stories with others. And their love of cars.

Museum Hours: Monday Saturday, 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.Cost: Adults: $10, Seniors: $8, Children 7 16: $4Group discounts are available.Phone: 828-247-1767Website: www.BennettClassics.com

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ocated in the heart of Shelby is a unique business that caters to the artistic community. Named the

Buffalo Creek Gallery, this cooperative art gallery was the brainchild of Ron and Beverly Mechling. The Mechlings had been members of artist co-op galleries in other communities and wanted to create an establishment in their new city where local artists, including themselves, could share and sell their artwork.The Mechlings first met with the Cleveland

County Arts Council and shared information with artists who might be interested in forming a cooperative art gallery. We wanted a chance to meet other artists and to have a local gallery as an outlet for our work, states Corine Guseman, a ceramic artist; painter Pat Edwards echoes her sentiment; both are current members of the gallery. After several organizational meetings, a group

of 24 artists came together to form the Buffalo Creek Gallery. On May 16, 2006, this core group of artists introduced themselves and their artwork to Cleveland County in their Warren Street location on the historic Courtsquare. They also accepted one consignment artist, adopted their by-laws, and voted officers into the board of directors they created to govern themselves. Currently, Buffalo Creek Gallery has 18 members, including over half of the original members, and 22 consignment artists.What the Mechlings helped create, and what

is still thriving today, is the only co-op gallery in the county with a family-like environment where artwork can be shaped, viewed and purchased. Mort Couch, one of the current artists and a self-proclaimed jack of all trades, states, Its like coming home to another family.A cooperative gallery is one in which everyone

participating literally shares space, bills and even manning the gallery during operating hours. Co-op members earn money by the artwork they sell individually after they pay their share of the bills to keep the gallery running; they then keep what is left. The system the artists have in place

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is extremely organized with a board of directors, a jury committee, contracts, by-laws and very clear expectations. To become a member of Buffalo Creek Gallery,

an artist much complete an application, pay a membership fee and have his or her work reviewed by the current members. Once accepted, they also help staff the gallery when it is open. This helps with overhead and also serves to introduce the artists to customers.One of the greatest benefits of being a member of

Buffalo Creek Gallery is that the artist keeps a majority of the retail sale of his or her artwork. In traditional galleries the artist keeps only about 50 percent of the sales price. One of the newest members, painter Ginger

Spangler, decided to join because she missed having an outlet to show her work. Once the owner of a gallery herself, Ginger says she now enjoys being a part of a large artistic team.Becoming a consignment artist also involves

completing an application and having artwork reviewed by the jury committee. Consignment artists are not members of the gallery but still show and sell their artwork inside the gallery. Although the gallery keeps a greater portion of sales from these artists, their only responsibility is to make sure Buffalo Creek Gallery has a good display of their work. We like to carry other peoples work to round out our own work, explains Corine. All of the artwork, from members and consignment artists, must be at least 80 percent hand-

crafted and meet the Buffalo Creek Gallerys standard of excellence. We all love each others work, says Terrie Melton,

a painter and member of the gallery. We feed off of each other, Corine says, We share our ideas, accomplishments and difficulties with our own art. Every member is tremendously supportive of each other and of the community.The gallery hosted its fourth annual Jewelry Trunk

Show in February and over 17 outside artists came and displayed their artwork. The gallery also sponsors and organizes Arts On The Square, an outdoor art show and sale that will take place on April 30 on the court square and which will showcase over 40 artists this year. This will be Buffalo Creek Gallerys fifth year hosting the event and they take no percentage of the profits of those exhibiting. The gallery also sponsors numerous childrens art events including painting Christmas ornaments and helping with projects for Easter and the Fall Festival.Buffalo Creek Gallery also helps organize the Art

Round Town Gallery Crawl in the spring and fall. The one this spring, scheduled for May 5, will be a very special event for the artists that make up this unique gallery as they will be celebrating their own five-year anniversary.Corine smiles as she invites both old friends and

new friends to visit and celebrate with them. Please visit www.buffalocreekgallery.com for more

information.

foothills spotlight march/april 2011

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