I am writing in response to the “rollback tax” situation that is preventing the new movie theatre complex from being built on the Webb property.

Isn’t there some way this can be worked out between the powers-that-be in the adult world so that our children can benefit from this wonderful entertainment complex?

Our kids have nowhere to go at night (after eating at one of the dozens of dining establishments). It is not right that they have to drive on I-85 to go to the movies. Not only that, but they are spending all of their money in Spartanburg.

I am a strong believer in drug prevention and I think kids in Cherokee County need parents to speak out for them to make this become a reality. Please, let’s do all we can to give our kids an entertainment outlet worthy of them. It’s long overdue.

Sincerely,

Gail H. Humphries

Gaffney, SC

CHAPS says thanks

to a lot of great people

Dear Editor:

The Cherokee Historical and Preservation Society's Par 3 Golf Tournament held at Cherokee National Golf Club raised $6,000. The proceeds will go to the capital campaign to build a History and Arts Museum for Cherokee County.

No task of this size would be possible without the help of sponsors, teams, volunteers and staff.

Cherokee Historical and Preservation Society (CHAPS) wishes to thank each of you who helped make the day fun-filled and a financial success. Ron Farley and his co-chairs, Charles Hartzog and Pat Emrich, did an outstanding job of planning and coordinating the tournament. Danny Agapion, club pro at Cherokee National, with his professionalism and attention to detail, made everyone's job easier and the day a success.

With the shotgun start at noon, the teams were off for a day of fun and competition. With their lunches provided by Nestle, the teams were off to play. The following teams participated: Budget Roofing — Farley Construction, Cherokee Bonding Company and Cherokee Pallet Company, Cherokee Civic Club No. 1, Cherokee Civic Club No. 2, Cherokee Masonry Inc., Eric Clary, Core Molding Technologies, Farm Bureau, Fatz Cafe, Good Time Games, Jason Shackleford, Ken Holland, Nestle Frozen Food Company, PTG’S, Robert Lipscomb, Scott Auton Painting Company, Sossamon Construction, The Timken Company, Upstate Carolina Medical Center and Upstate Carolina Medical Center EMS, and ING Financial Partners.

Many in the community were hole sponsors or donated prizes for the teams. Those sponsoring holes were Budget Roofing, Burns Chevrolet, Cherokee Masonry Inc., Daddy Joe’s BBQ, Earl’s Speed and Custom Shop, Ellis Plumbing, Inc., Emmie Rector, Farm Bureau, First Piedmont Federal, ING Financial Partners, John Wall and Associates Realty, Richard Jones, Logan Lydia Gaffney, Mortgage Research Corp., Nancy and Gene Horne, Pieces From the Past Antiques, Sossamon Construction, Upstate Travel, Judy Nix, W. Ray Nix and Company, Wallace White GMC, Waters Lawn Care, Weave Tec and Dr. Bruce Wellmon.

No event is complete until the prizes are awarded and to the following we send our sincere thanks for the donations. Prizes and gifts were received from Abby’s Grill, Brooks Brothers, Brown’s Butcher Shop, Buford Street/Ace Hardware, Carolina Central Bank, Cherokee Historical and Preservation Society, Cowpens National Battleground, Dover’s Diner, Farm Bureau, Fatz Cafe, First Piedmont Federal, Gaffney Lumber Co., Hamrick’s, Harvey’s Drive-In, Henry Kosmata and Robert Houston, King’s Mountain National Military Park, Mortgage Research Corp., Nestles Frozen Food Co., Overmountain Victory Trail, Outback Steakhouse, Perry’s Tire, SageSport, Sherwin-Williams Co., Martha Spencer, Ultra Lube Inc., Upstate Carolina Medical Center, Woodfin Golf Course, Wal-Mart and McCraw Hardware.

We know the backbone of any event is its volunteers and our volunteers were no exceptions. Volunteering for the day were Charles Hartzog, Pat Emrich, Gene Childers, Brenda Miles, Nancy and Gene Horne, Jenny Hamrick, Loretta O’Donald, Emmie Rector, Laura Emrich, Squeeks Hall, Jean Wright, Kay Karns, Paul and Reba Patterson, Mary Kyle, Betty Parker, Martha Parris, Betty McFarland, Annette Bailey, KelIy Milko, Barbara Shackleford, Karen Lydon, Babs Moorhead, Edward Patterson, Jane Waters, Don Brown, staff of Cherokee National Golf Club, Jim Inman and Pam Farley, who served as the volunteer coordinator.

On behalf of CHAPS, we thank each committee member for your dedication and hard work in assisting with this fundraiser for the Cherokee County History and Arts Museum. We send our thanks to the news media for their continued support and generosity. CHAPS is fortunate to have dedicated friends, volunteers and businesses who share their dream of a county museum for its residents and visitors to the area.

Sincerely,

Cherokee Historical & Preservation Society Inc.

Ron Farley, Golf Tournament Chairperson