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The 35th annual Charlotte Camellia Society flower show and plant sale will be held in Rock Hill 1-5 p.m. March 14-15 at the historic White Home, 258 White St. The event is free and open to the public.

Visitors can see the winners of the society’s annual camellia competition, buy flowers and to register for a drawing to win a free camellia.

Camellias are native to Asia but have been part of the Southern landscape since the early 19th century. For more information, call Caroline Dejesus at 704-609-4888.

Special events

▪ The Woman’s Club of Rock Hill Spring Luncheon and Garden Tour will be 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 18 at the clubhouse, 607 Aiken Ave. Lunch includes a buffet of salads, sandwiches, homemade desserts and drinks. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7.50 for ages 10 and younger. For reservations, call 803-328-8888 and leave a message or email Peggy Enright at Enrightp63@gmail.com. Drop-ins welcome. Proceeds support the club’s community activities and upkeep of the house and gardens.

▪ The choirs of historic St. Paul Halsellville Baptist Church will hold a concert 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday on the campus of Brainerd Institute at Marquis and Lancaster streets in Chester. Hymn choir director Eumon Chisholm Jr. will lead the choirs in a performance in the style of traditional black congregational hymn singing, which began in 17th century America with slaves who brought African rhythms and melodies to the colonies.

▪ The 2015 St. Patrick’s Day on Main Festival will be 4:30-9:30 p.m. March 17 in downtown Rock Hill.

The festival will kick off with a lone bagpiper and features live music from the Federal Clan Kings and Carolina Ceili, an Irish/Celtic folk band from Asheville, Irish dancers from Walsh Kelley School of Irish Dancing and Rince na h’Eireann Dance School of Traditional Irish Dance, arts crafts vendors, a large amusement area for children and food and beverages. Admission is free. A complete entertainment schedule can be found at onlyinoldtown.com.

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Fundraisers

▪ Earth Angel Breast Cancer Foundation presents Hoops for A Cure at 2 p.m. March 21 at York Recreation Center. Donations, $5. Concessions available. The event includes a dunk and 3 point contest. For more information, call Angel McClain McCaskill at 704-678-1054.

▪ The Lake Wylie library hosts a Friends of the Library Book Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 19-20 and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 21 at the library, 185 Blucher Circle. Choose from hardcover fiction, paperbacks and children’s books priced from 50 cents to $2. For more information, call 803-981-5837 or visit www.yclibrary.org.

▪ A chicken bog and hot dog dinner will be 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at Lakewood Baptist Church, Mount Gallant Road Rock Hill. Chicken plates are $7 and hot dog plates are $5. There also will be games of horseshoes, corn hole and volleyball.

▪ The Stellie J. Jackson Enrichment Center of Clover will sponsor a two-day fundraiser called Another Man’s Treasure, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the Larne Building on Main Street in downtown Clover. Household items such as tools, toys, books, shoes and more will be sold. Proceeds will benefit the the center, which helps children through after-school and summer programs.

▪ Adnah United Methodist Church’s annual barbecue sale will be 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the family life center, Adnah Church Road, Rock Hill. For advance tickets, call the church at 803-328-1618 and on Friday and Saturday call 803-366-2731.

▪ The Rock Hill Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will have a Walk Against Domestic Violence, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at Emmett Scott Center, 801 Crawford Road. To register, adults should bring an old cellphone and children a stuffed animal. Donations will go to Safe Passage. For information, contact Marilyn Martin at marilyn.martin@waldenu.edu.

▪ The Mount Hebron Dreamkeepers Optimist Club is organizing the second annual York County Community All-Stars Comedy basketball show versus the Harlem Ambassadors team, 5 p.m. Saturday at South Pointe High School.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and those 60 or older. For $100, patrons get five tickets and a Success for Teens book with the “Slight Edge Principles.” Corporate sponsorships are available.

Proceeds support the “YES” – Success for Teens Mentoring Program, childhood cancer campaign and Alzheimer’s research.

For information, contact Charles Robinson at //803-//493-3102 or email czrobin1@rhtc.net, or go to mthebrondreamkeepers.brownpapertickets.com.

▪ Bethel United Methodist Church will host its soup kitchen at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, 1232 Curtis St., Rock Hill. Open to the community. Donations accepted.

▪ The 21st annual Pilgrims’ Inn Fundraiser, “Be Irish for a Night,” will be 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Anne Parish Life Center, 1696 Bird St., Rock Hill. The event includes a corned beef and cabbage dinner with homemade Irish cornbread and desserts. Wine, beer, soft drinks and coffee also will be available. Entertainment includes Irish dancers, and music, live and silent auctions, 50-50 split the pot and door prizes. Tickets are $40 ($30 tax deductible). For tickets and sponsorships, call 803-327-4227.

Meetings

▪ The York County Marine Corp League’s local detachment The Olde English Leathernecks will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 732 W. Main St., Rock Hill. The league consists of Marine veterans, retired Marines, and associates. For information, contact Don Hicks at 803-517-7253.

▪ The AARP local chapter will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Rock Hill Oratory’s ARC facility, 434 Charlotte Ave. All members, guests, and visitors are welcome. Certified trainer Cleopatra Allen will give a presentation on cancer prevention.

Clubs

▪ Tega Cay Beautification Committee workday will be 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday at the Living Memorial Gardens to weed and cut ornamental grasses. New members and workers are welcome. For information, email pcmartin@comporium.net or klinew@comporium.net or call 803-802-8727 or 704-287-7432.

Recreation

▪ Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism is offering “Families Exploring Nature” 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday at River Park. The topic is Signs of Spring. Cost is $1 per person and registration is required at cityofrockhill.com/alloutdoors or by calling 803-817-5122. The April 11 event will be Messy Muddy Fun at River Park.

Classes

▪ Computer classes will be offered at York County libraries in Rock Hill, York and Fort Mill. Classes are free and registration is required. For additional classes and programs, go to www.yclibrary.org.

Basic Internet Skills, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 19, Fort Mill library; to register, call 803-547-4114 and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 20, York library; to register, call 803-684-3751. Learn terms and how to enter web addresses. Previous class attendance or experience with Windows and mouse required.

Tech Help Drop-In, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday Main library, Rock Hill. Get answers to basic questions about laptops, tablets, email, Internet safety, social media or software. Learn about library products that can be used with an e-reader. Bring your own computer or device or library staff will demonstrate using library-owned equipment on a first-come basis. Registration not required.

Google Docs, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday or 6-8 p.m. Thursday Main library, Rock Hill. Explore the programs that are available with a Gmail account, including Google Docs. Experience with Windows and mouse required, as well as a valid Gmail address. To register, 803-981-5845.

▪ The following classes and events will be offered at Emmett Scott Recreation Center, 801 Crawford Road. Pre-registration for classes is required. Call 803-329-5661 or drop by the center to register.

Seniorcise: 10-11a.m. Tuesdays and Thursday through March 26. Cost, $10 per month.

Zumba with Tressa Waters: 6-7 p.m. Mondays through March 23. Cost, $20 per month.

Refit with Lindsey: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesday through March 23. Free.

Hoop it Up: noon-2 p.m. March 21 for ages 10-16. Free.

Visions Gymnastics: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursdays through March 26. Cost, $30 per month

Basketball Tournaments: Call Gus Long at the center 803-329-5661 with questions about tournaments for adults and youth.

CRAVE Summer Camp Registration: Register, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday at the center. Camp dates, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays June 15-Aug. 7.

▪ Carolina Community Actions is accepting enrollment in the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Program for 2015. Applicants must be ages 17-21 and meet the income guidelines to qualify. The program offers participants up to $5,000 in the following program services:

Assistance with obtaining a GED.

CNA training and assistance with tuition, books, uniform supplies and state exam fees.

Occupational training from a technical and occupational institution in the Tri-County.

Pharmacy tech internships.

Dental chairside assistant and office training.

Heavy equipment operator’s training.

Welding training.

Truck driving.

Incentives up to $300.

The program is paid for through the Catawba Regional Council of Government. CCA is a private, nonprofit corporation with a mission to promote self-reliance of low-income individuals and families by forming partnerships, which will provide a systematic reduction of the causes and conditions of poverty.

For information or to enroll, call Marilyn Burris, York County WIA case manager, at 803-366-5302, or Gwen Harris, Lancaster County WIA case manager, at 803-289-0904.

Grants

▪ The USDA’s Rural Development office will have a workshop to discuss Rural Energy for America grants and provide application assistance, 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday at York Tech Chester Center, Room 209, 525 College Place. To confirm attendance, contact Laura Siple at 843-669-9686 or laura.siple@sc.usda.gov. For information, go to rd.usda.gov/sc.

Volunteers

▪ The Rock Hill Youth Council is looking for youth volunteers who want to give an afternoon of service noon-4 p.m. March 28 as part of Rock Hill’s Youth Service Day. Groups such as school clubs, church youth groups, scouts and others are invited to participate.

Teams will gather at the Cherry Park Open Shelter at noon for a kick-off celebration with free food, music and free t-shirts. Volunteers will then go to project locations. Groups are responsible for organizing their own service project and should complete an application by March 25. Group application forms are available at www.cityofrockhill.com/prt or by contacting Patti Panetti at 329-5625.

▪ The nonprofit Friends of the York County Animal Shelter needs volunteers to help bath, groom, exercise, socialize, train and provide adoption information for the animals, as well as assist in follow-ups, publicity and marketing and fulfilling other jobs at the shelter. Time and mileage may be tax deductible. Volunteers must be 18 or older; orientation and training are required. For information, call 803-818-6485 or go to the shelter at 713 Justice Blvd., York.

Reunions

▪ The Rock Hill High class of 1959 will meet for lunch and fellowship at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Corral, Anderson Road. All classmates, spouses and friends are welcome.

▪ The former employees of US Plywood, Champion International and Georgia Pacific at the Catawba Plant will meet for lunch and fellowship at 1 p.m. Thursday at Golden Corral. All former employees, spouses and friends are welcome.

▪ Northwestern High School class of 1975 40th reunion will be June 20 at the Elks Club, East Main Street, Rock Hill. Sign up at www.classcreator.com/Rock-Hill-South-Carolina-Northwestern-1975.

▪ Rock Hill High School and Northwestern High School Quad-Class Reunion, classes 1973-76, will be April 11. For information, find 1973-1976 RHNW on Facebook. Registration forms are available by emailing rhnwreunion@yahoo.com.

Support groups

▪ NAMI monthly support groups and education sessions will meet Tuesday at The Hut at Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, 421 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill. Tuesday’s meetings are: NAMI Connection consumer support group and a support group for family members, both at 6:15p.m. The educational meeting is at 7:30 p.m. For information, call 803-610-8174 or go to nami.org/sites/NAMIPiedmontTri-County.

▪ Affirmation of York County is a support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, their families and friends. The group will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Presbyterian Church, 2955 S.C. 160, Fort Mill. For information, call Ellen at 803-417-0954, Melissa at 803-547-6042 or email affirmationofyc@gmail.com.

▪ Alateen meets 8-9 p.m. Thursdays at Zoar Road Club, 14701 Thomas Road, Charlotte. Meetings are for two age groups: 6-12 and 13 and older. For information, call 803-547-2124 or 704-904-7834.

▪ Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Serenity Club, 209 Grayson Road, Rock Hill; at noon Tuesdays upstairs at Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, 421 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill; at 8 p.m. Mondays at Grace Presbyterian Church, 2955 S.C. 160, Fort Mill; and at 8 p.m. Tuesdays in the house beside First Baptist Church, 121 Monroe White St., Fort Mill.

Send Community News items to communitynews@heraldonline.com or to 132 W. Main St., Rock Hill, SC 29730. Deadline for the Thursday column is 5p.m. Monday. Deadline for the Sunday column is 5 p.m. Wednesday.

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Survey reveals the Charlotte region’s most-visited cultural attraction

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Discovery Place Inc. ranks as the most-visited museum and historic attraction in the Charlotte region for the fifth year running, according to a survey by Matthews-based Carolina Publishing Associates.

With nearly 710,000 visitors in 2014, the hands-on science museum ranks fourth overall in North Carolina. The attendance total includes Discovery Place’s flagship facility in uptown Charlotte, as well as Discovery Place Kids museums in Huntersville and Rockingham and the Charlotte Nature Museum next to Freedom Park.

The annual survey ranks the top 30 N.C. museums and historic attractions.

Topping the list is the N.C. Museum of Natural Science in Raleigh, followed by Fort Fisher in Kure Beach and the N.C. Zoo in Asheboro. Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach rounds out the top five.

“We are honored to welcome so many guests each year, and we are inspired to make each visit an extraordinary experience,” Catherine Wilson Horne, president and CEO of Discovery Place, says in a statement.

Discovery Place launched several offerings last year. They include Discovery Place Education Studio, which is a professional development center for science, technology, engineering and math educators.

It also started a program that provides low-cost museum admission for families with EBT cards or WIC vouchers. More than 6,500 people have taken advantage of that offer since it launched in December.

“If we are going to continue to grow economic mobility and educational fulfillment in our community, we need to engage all families with educational opportunities, not just those who can afford it,” Horne says.

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Jennifer Thomas covers retail, health care and education for the Charlotte Business Journal.




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ABQ 7th on listing of wildlife-friendly cities

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From rosy-finches flocking on Sandia Crest to porcupines cavorting in the Rio Grande bosque, Albuquerque is a vast haven for wildlife, a fact trumpeted this week by a national conservation organization.

The National Wildlife Federation named Albuquerque one of the top 10 wildlife-friendly cities in America. Albuquerque placed seventh, just behind Seattle and just ahead of Indianapolis. Austin is the top pick. Others on the list are Portland, Ore. (2), Atlanta (3), Baltimore (4), Washington, D.C. (5), Charlotte, N.C. (9) and New York City (10).

Announced as part of National Wildlife Week celebrations, selections were based upon criteria such as percentage of parkland in each city, citizen involvement in creating wildlife habitat and school learning programs rooted in wildlife gardens. Albuquerque won its place on the list primarily because 25 percent of the city is parkland, by far the largest percentage in the nation.

The city has 293 parks and 29,000 acres of open space, according to Barbara Taylor, director of the city Parks and Recreation Department. She said there are more than 50 acres of preserved land per 1,000 residents.

“I was out in the bosque today and saw an owl nesting,” Taylor said. “The preservation of wildlife in urban areas is so important, especially here in the West. We need to stay close to nature and not be in front of video games all the time.”

Beth Dillingham, superintendent of the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park in the North Valley, said she is grateful to people who had the vision to create open spaces around the city so that there is a beautiful bosque through the middle of Albuquerque and no houses up the sides of the Sandias.

“There are lots of wild creatures in and around Albuquerque,” she said. “Somehow we are doing something right if people and wildlife can live together.”

The Wildlife Federation noted that Albuquerque’s public parkland provided a home for resident and migratory wildlife such as sandhill cranes, Cooper’s hawks, black bears, bobcats and deer.

Camilla Feibelman, director of the Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club, said she loves going into the bosque and seeing coyotes, raptors and the courting ritual of porcupines.

“They call to each other, and then they come down from the trees and chase each other around the willow habitat,” Feibelman said of the frisky, prickly rodents.

Judy Liddell, co-author of “Birding Hot Spots of Central New Mexico” and vice president of the Central New Mexico Audubon Society, said Albuquerque is a splendid place to see many different kinds of birds because the city boasts a wide variety of habitats.

“We have the sandhill cranes that visit here in the winter, bald eagles along the river and three kinds of rosy-finches in the Sandias,” she said. “I think we are so lucky to live here.”

What Dillingham enjoys most is watching the seasonal change in the bosque.

“I love the cycle of change,” she said. “The cranes were overhead this morning. They are moving north, and the hummingbirds are about to come. There is always something happening. It is so dynamic.”

Top 10

Here is the list of cities recognized Tuesday by the National Wildlife Federation for their commitment to protecting wildlife:

  1. Austin, Texas
  2. Portland, Ore.
  3. Atlanta
  4. Baltimore
  5. Dist. of Columbia
  6. Seattle
  7. Albuquerque
  8. Indianapolis
  9. Charlotte, N.C.
  10. New York City

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County adds member to economic development team

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Ken Allen joined Rockingham County’s economic development team last week.




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Ken Allen, who has more than 30 years of economic development experience at state and local levels, has joined Rockingham County’s economic development team.

Allen, who joins the team as existing industry manager, most recently was regional manager/economic developer with the N.C. Department of Commerce’s Business and Industry Division. In that post, he was responsible for marketing, promoting and selling North Carolina’s southeast region to businesses and industries.

Allen recruited more than 3,000 new jobs and more than $1.5 billion investment in southeastern North Carolina while in that position, according to a news release from the county.

In his new role, which he began March 6, Allen will be responsible for implementing a visitation program to industries and businesses throughout Rockingham County.

“I am excited to be here and joining the great team in Rockingham County,” Allen said. “I am looking forward to getting to know the industries and people of this community.”

Allen also will assist with retention and expansion projects, provide assistance on issues faced by the local industrial base, help with marketing available buildings and sites and promote Rockingham at industry trade shows and events.

His background is expected to be an asset to the county’s business retention and expansion program, said Jan Critz, director of economic development and tourism.

Allen received his bachelor’s degree in business administration/marketing from the University of South Carolina. He also earned his International Economic Development Council Certification from the University of Oklahoma and completed a certification in Urban Planning at the University of Virginia.

His professional associations include the North Carolina Economic Developers Association and the International Economic Development Council.

Kristin Zachary covers real estate and economic development for Triad Business Journal. Contact her at 336-370-2918.




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The 2015 St. Patrick’s Day on Main Festival will be 4:30-9:30 p.m. March 17 in downtown Rock Hill.

The festival will kick off with a lone bagpiper and will feature live Irish/Celtic music from the Federal Clan Kings and Carolina Ceili, an Irish/Celtic folk band from Asheville, Irish dancers from Walsh Kelley School of Irish Dancing and Rince na h’Eireann Dance School of Traditional Irish Dance, Irish/Celtic and other arts crafts vendors, a large amusement area for children and food and beverages. Admission is free.

The complete entertainment schedule can be found at onlyinoldtown.com.

Special events

• The 35th annual Charlotte Camellia Society flower show and plant sale will be held in Rock Hill 1-5 p.m. March 14-15 at the Historic White Home, 258 White St. The event is free and open to the public.

Visitors can see the winners in the society’s annual camellia competition, buy camellias and to register for a drawing for a free camellia plant.

Camellias are native to Asia but have been part of the Southern landscape since the early 19th century. For more information, call Caroline Dejesus at 704-609-4888.

• The St. Patrick’s Day Dog Parade at First Friday, will be 6-9 p.m. Friday at Walter Elisha Park in Fort Mill. Proceeds benefit Richardson Rescue in York. Top prizes for the four best “Irish” of show.

Also, in the Charity Zone, Achieve Fitness and USK Martial Arts obstacle course and other sport activities will benefit A Place for Hope.

Fort Mill’s Carolina Rhythm Band and Forgive Me Not will provide entertainment. Food, beer, wine and coffee will be for sale, and there will be plenty of treats for the dogs.

• Clemson Extension Service Agent Paul Thompson will talk about “Forty Acre Rock: A Local Treasure,” at the First Friday in the Garden at Glencairn Garden, 11 a.m. Friday at the Glencairn Garden Learning Center, 825 Edgemont Ave., Rock Hill.

The granite outcropping in Lancaster County is in a 2,257-acre preserve, which is managed by the state Department of Natural Resources. It has long been a favorite destination for native plant enthusiasts and bird watchers. The preserve, a designated National Natural Landmark, is home to many distinctive wildflowers and other rare plants. Free and open to the community.

• True Gospel Church Of God In Christ will distribute free food to families in need at 2 p.m. Friday at 552 Ashford Road, Chester. Limited to one family member per household. Valid ID with address is required. There are no financial stipulations.
• The Hillcrest Elementary School planning committee is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day party, 8 p.m. March 21 at the Menzel Temple, 1535 Neely’s Creek Road, Rock Hill. Admission, $10. Wear green and dress to impress.

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Fundraisers

• Pancake breakfast fundraiser for York County Christian Women’s Job Corps will be 8-10 a.m. Saturday at FATZ restaurant on Herlong Avenue, Rock Hill. Tickets are $7, adults and $4, ages 4-10. Each adult ticket includes a voucher for $5 off you next meal at FATZ and a free Calabash Chicken meal on your birthday.

York County Christian Women’s Job Corps is a ministry that helps provide skills necessary to improve women’s lives and become self sufficient. For tickets, call 803-327-6077 or email cwjc@yorkcountycwjc.org.

•  Fort Mill VFW monthly cookout will be 5-7 p.m. Saturday at 1442 Harris Road. The menu includes vegetable beef soup, grilled cheese sandwich and dessert. Plates are $6. Entertainment, which is free, begins at 7:30 p.m. For information, call 803-547-5480.
•  Stop Impaired Driving will host a flapjack fundraiser, 8-10 a.m. Saturday at the Applebee’s, 2227 Dave Lyle Blvd., Rock Hill. Tickets are $7 and are available by calling Dequonna Jennings at 803-554-8360. Proceeds will help the organization bring awareness to the community about the dangers of impaired driving and help support families effected by impaired driving.
•  York Town and Country Book Club will host a bridge/bunco/card benefit 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Spring Lake Country Club. There will be prizes and refreshments. A $10 minimum donation. For reservations call 803-684-5574. Proceeds go to Western York County Relay for Life.
•  Adnah United Methodist Church annual barbecue sale will be 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 13-14 in the family life center, Adnah Church Road, Rock Hill. For advance tickets, call the church at 803-328-1618 and on sale days, call 803-366-2731.
•  Grits and Grace Breakfast Buffet will be 7-10:30 a.m. March 21 at Eastside Baptist Church, 318 N. Jones Ave., Rock Hill. Cost is $6, adults and $3 age 12 and younger.
• The Rock Hill Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will have a Walk Against Domestic Violence, 10 a.m.-noon March 14 at Emmett Scott Center, 801 Crawford Road. Registration: adults, one old cellphone and children, one new stuffed animal. Donations will go to Safe Passage. For information contact Marilyn Martin at marilyn.martin@waldenu.edu.
•  Richburg Chapter No. 213 Order of the Eastern Star will have a soup supper, 4-8 p.m. Saturday at Richburg Masonic Lodge, 111 E. Lancaster St. Tickets are $7.
• Bethel United Methodist Church will host its soup kitchen at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, 1232 Curtis St., Rock Hill. Open to the community. Donations accepted.

Entertainment

•  Allison Creek Bluegrass presents Trinity Bluegrass, 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Allison Creek Presbyterian Church at the corner of S.C. 274 and Allison Creek Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. Concessions available at 6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.
• The York-Chester Alumni Chapter of the South Carolina State University National Alumni Association present “ An Evening of Jazz” featuring the South Carolina State University Jazz Ensemble, 6 p.m. April 25 at Dutchman Creek Middle School, Rock Hill. Tickets, $25 adults and $10, students. For information contact James Knox at jtknox1@bellsouth.net or 803-984-8025. All proceeds will support scholarships.

Meetings

• The York County Marine Corp League’s local detachment The Olde English Leathernecks will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 732 W. Main St., Rock Hill. The league consists of Marine veterans, retired Marines, and associates. For information, contact Don Hicks at 803-517-7253.
• The AARP local chapter will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Rock Hill Oratory’s ARC facility, 434 Charlotte Ave. All members, guests, and visitors are welcome. Certified trainer Cleopatra Allen will give a presentation on cancer prevention.
• The local TPA of America Post K, a nonprofit community services organization that sponsors children’s safety programs and a hearing-impaired scholarship program will meet 7 p.m. Thursday at Pier 51 on Mount Gallant Road. For information, call Phyllis at 803-328-1654.
•  York County Genealogical Historical Society will meet at 3 p.m. March 20 at Carroll School, 4789 Mobley Store Road (the corner of Mobley Store and Williamson roads), Rock Hill. The Carroll School is one of many Rosenwald Schools built for Afro-American students across the rural South in the early 20th century. It was used from 1929 to 1954. Queenie Hall with the Rock Hill School District will talk about the Rosenwald School program and the life of the Carroll School today. Gladys Robinson will talk about the efforts to preserve the Liberty Hill Rosenwald School near Catawba.

Clubs

• The Kiwanis Club of Rock Hill was selected to receive one of five national inaugural 2014 Kiwanis Club Impact Awards acknowledging the remarkable support and advocacy that the club has provided to the Boys Girls Club of York County. The award was presented by Boys Girls Clubs of America National Leadership at the Carolinas Kiwanis Conference in February at Myrtle Beach.
• The York Shag Club March party will be 7-11 p.m. Saturday at Springlake Country Club, 1375 Springlake Road. Jr. Norfleet will DJ. For information, call Jeanne Neely at 803-366-6280.
•  Tega Cay Beautification Committee workday will be 9 a.m.-noon March 10 at the Living Memorial Gardens to weed and cut ornamental grasses. New members and workers are welcome. For information, email pcmartin@comporium.net or klinew@comporium.net or call 803-802-8727 or 704-287-7432.

Recreation

• Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism is offering “Families Exploring Nature” 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 14 at River Park. The topic is Signs of Spring. Cost is $1 per person and registration is required at cityofrockhill.com/alloutdoors or by calling 803-817-5122. The April 11 event will be Messy Muddy Fun at River Park.

Classes

• Carolina Community Actions is accepting enrollment in the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Program for 2015. Applicants must be ages 17-21 and meet the income guidelines to qualify. The program offers participants up to $5,000 in the following program services:

Assistance with obtaining a G.E.D. (General Education Degree).

CNA training and assistance with tuition, all books and uniform supplies and state exam fees.

Occupational training from a technical and occupational institution in the Tri-County.

Pharmacy tech internships.

Dental chair-side assistance and office training.

Heavy equipment operator training.

Welding training.

Truck driving.

Incentives up to $300.

The program is paid for through the Catawba Regional Council of Government. CCA is a private, nonprofit corporation with a mission to promote self-reliance of low-income individuals and families by forming partnerships, which will provide a systematic reduction of the causes and conditions of poverty.

For information or to enroll, call Marilyn Burris, York County WIA case manager, at 803-366-5302, or Gwen Harris, Lancaster County WIA case manager, at 803-289-0904.

Workshop

• Family Trust Federal Credit Union will offer a free workshop on home buying, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at its Fort Mill location, 430 Mercantile Place.

Representatives from Family Trust’s Mortgage Service Center will speak on credit score minimums to qualify for a mortgage, conventional, FHA, USDA and VA loans, and the difference between fixed and adjustable rates. Handouts will be provided.

The workshop is part of Know Your Dough: Inspiring Financial Freedom, a monthly money management series conducted through April.

Register at familytrust.org/knowyourdough or call James Sheedy at 803-326-2187 or email jsheedy@familytrust.org.

Grants

• The USDA’s Rural Development office will have a workshop to discuss Rural Energy for America grants and provide application assistance, 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday at York Tech Chester Center, Room 209, 525 College Place. To confirm attendance, contact Laura Siple at 843-669-9686 or laura.siple@sc.usda.gov. For information, go to rd.usda.gov/sc.

Scholarships

• The York County Democratic Women’s Council is accepting applications for its second annual Bessie Moody-Lawrence scholarship. The awards will be given to two Democratic young women graduating from high school and going to college. For information, contact the high school guidance counselor or call 803-802-7021. Application deadline is April 1.

Health

• A special enrollment for the Affordable Care Act will be March 15-April 30. Those who missed the Feb. 15 deadline may have another chance to apply. Help will be available from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. beginning March 16 at North Central Family Medical Center, 1131 Saluda St., Rock Hill.
• Early Learning Partnership’s free children’s clinic hours are 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Fridays in the Rock Hill Family Resource Center, 410 E. Black St. Children from birth to age 18 who do not have health insurance can see a doctor or nurse practitioner. Services include sick visits, immunizations and sports and school physicals. For appointments, call 803-322-6636. Other clinics are held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in York, Fort Mill and Clover. York County children may attend any of the four clinics.

Volunteers

• The Friends of the York County Animal Shelter, a nonprofit organization, needs volunteers to help with bathing, grooming, exercising, socializing, training, providing adoption information, as well as assisting in follow-ups, publicity and marketing and fulfilling other jobs at the shelter. Time and mileage may be tax deductible. Volunteers must be 18 or older; orientation and training are required. For information, call 803-818-6485 or go to the shelter at 713 Justice Blvd., York.

Reunions

• The Rock Hill High class of 1959 will meet for lunch and fellowship at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Corral, Anderson Road. All classmates, spouses and friends are welcome.
• The former employees of US Plywood, Champion International and Georgia Pacific at the Catawba Plant will meet for lunch and fellowship at 1 p.m. March 12 at Golden Corral. All former employees, spouses and friends are welcome.
•  Northwestern High School class of 1975 40th reunion will be June 20 at the Elks Club, East Main Street, Rock Hill. Sign up at www.classcreator.com/Rock-Hill-South-Carolina-Northwestern-1975.
• Rock Hill High School and Northwestern High School Quad-Class Reunion, classes 1973-76, will be April 11. For information, find 1973-1976 RHNW on Facebook. Registration forms are available by emailing rhnwreunion@yahoo.com.

Support groups

•  NAMI monthly support groups and education sessions will meet Tuesday at The Hut at Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, 421 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill. Tuesday’s meetings are: NAMI Connection consumer support group and a support group for family members, both at 6:15 p.m. The educational meeting is at 7:30 p.m. For information, call 803-610-8174 or go to nami.org/sites/NAMIPiedmontTri-County.
•  Affirmation of York County is a support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, their families and friends. The group will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Presbyterian Church, 2955 S.C. 160, Fort Mill. For information, call Ellen at 803-417-0954, Melissa at 803-547-6042 or email affirmationofyc@gmail.com.
•  Alateen meets 8-9 p.m. Thursdays at Zoar Road Club, 14701 Thomas Road, Charlotte. Meetings are for two age groups: 6-12 and 13 and older. For information, call 803-547-2124 or 704-904-7834.

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RALEIGH, N.C., March 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — St. Patrick’s Day holds special significance for Celtic Complexion, the only skin care and cosmetics company with products formulated exclusively for Celtic skin types – not only is the day a major Irish holiday, it’s also the company’s four-year anniversary. Already, year four figures to be one of dynamic growth and new opportunities, starting with the release of a new cosmetics line. Learn more about Celtic Complexion’s complete selection of all-natural skin care and cosmetic products for sensitive skin at http://www.celticcomplexion.com/.


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Celtic Complexion’s new cosmetics line is inspired by “Outlander,” the hit fantasy drama on Starz that sees a WWII combat nurse whisked away to 18th century Scotland. The company is in discussions to offer product donations to guests at the April 1 premiere party in New York.


Four years ago, Master esthetician Jennifer Devlin-Waller made the bold decision to launch her own company. She had noted how the skincare market offered relatively few products for consumers of Irish, Scottish or English ancestry. These Celtic skin types are typically more sensitive than other skin types, with a higher incidence of dry skin and rosacea – an inflammatory condition that causes redness.


“I know how frustrating it can be to deal with sensitive skin like mine,” explained Devlin-Waller. “Years ago, I spent a small fortune on designer skin care products, only to see nothing work. A holistic esthetician finally opened my eyes to the power of organic, all-natural skin care products. That’s what motivated me to create my own skin care line and company, Celtic Complexion.”


Celtic Complexion skin care products are produced in small, hand-blended batches to ensure freshness and consistency. All products are paraben-free, gluten-free, cruelty-free and absolutely free of harsh, synthetic chemicals.


The chemicals used in most skin care products often make sensitive skin worse. Plus, many of these products contain up to 60% water – a filler that adds volume, but also can introduce unwanted bacteria, organic compounds and chemicals, especially when the manufacturer uses ordinary tap water.


Beyond making exceptional products, a sense of community is important to Devlin-Waller. Each year, Celtic Complexion is a generous sponsor of The Rose of Tralee Festival in County Kerry, Ireland, as well as major Celtic and Irish dance festivals throughout the US. The company is likewise a sponsor of this year’s Irish Film Festival of Boston, which is slated for March 19-22.


In four short years, Celtic Complexion has built a strong reputation for its dedication to quality; as proof of its success, the company has been featured in leading publications like Organic Spa, and the British edition of Vogue.


About Celtic Complexion


Celtic Complexion is a luxury organic skin care company that specializes in sensitive, dry skin including rosacea. Each formula is hand blended to order by Master esthetician Jennifer Devlin-Waller. For more information, visit www.CelticComplexion.com.


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CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — blu eCigs proudly announces its recognition by Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) as a recipient of a 2015 American Package Design Award for its imaginative package design of the new blu PLUS+™ Rechargeable Kit and blu Tanks™. The American Package Design Awards is the fastest-growing design competition, which generated over 2,000 entries this year – and honored blu eCigs as a winning brand that shone through their highly selective award criteria.

GDUSA award recipients are those that use the power of design to create an aesthetic package that also enforces the brand’s overarching message. As cluttered shelves become a detrimental noisemaker for buyers, a product’s package design has become the most valuable differentiator in a buyer’s purchasing decision. GDUSA recognizes the creative teams that have successfully forged an emotional connection between the buyer and the product, and ultimately helped make the sale.  

“Matching the enhanced satisfaction with its packaging without having to physically spell it out was the goal when designing the blu PLUS+ Rechargeable Kit and blu Tanks packaging. Its three-dimensional geometric pattern was intended to make these products appear monumental, which they truly are in both usage and design,” said Richelle Dessert, blu eCigs Graphic Designer. “It was crucial that the blu PLUS+ packaging relayed this message, while being both eye-catching and appealing. Now, when consumers see our product, it doesn’t just look like any other that they would see at point of sale – it stands out as something bigger and better.”

GDUSA Editor Gordon Kaye notes: “Marketers and retailers are challenged as never before to promote their brand and convey their message. Package design, in-store graphics and point-of-purchase design are increasingly the difference makers in the consumer’s purchasing decision. The blu eCigs creative team have produced an attractive package, yes, but also excelled at advancing the brand promise and forging a connection with the buyer at the moment of truth. That is the definition of an award-winner.”

blu eCigs will be showcased as an American Package Design Award winner in the April 2015 edition of GDUSA’s 2015 Package Design Annual, as well as a digital and web version of the Annual. See http://gdusa.com or http://www.blucigs.com/ for additional information.

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Cycle North Carolina cross-state ride will bring thousands to Oak Island

By Lee Hinnant, Staff Writer

The State Port Pilot

Oak Island will serve as the final host town for the 2015 Cycle North Carolina Mountains-to-Coast bicycle ride. The ride is September 26 through October 4, and participants are expected here on October 3-4.

“This is a statewide event and it’s going to bring a lot of people here to Oak Island,” said Mayor Betty Wallace. “We’re really excited about it.”

N.C. Amateur Sports, the state Division of Tourism and state Department of Transportation started planning a cross-state bicycle event in 1997, and the first Mountains-to-Coast fall ride pushed off in 1999. Since then, the ride has attracted cyclists from all 50 states and eight foreign countries. Participants have stopped in 95 towns, traveled nearly 5,000 miles and passed through 600 communities.

The League of American Bicyclists has named Cycle North Carolina among the “Best Biking in America” events.

On Sunday, Wallace and Oak Island parks and recreation director Rebecca Squires met with state Secretary of Tourism Will Tuttle in Pinehurst for the official announcement.

Last year’s tour covered 490 miles from Sparta to Hatteras Village. Riders averaged 60 mile a day, and many host towns greeted them with a festival-like atmosphere featuring food, music and activities reflective of the community.

The cycling route highlights scenic back roads and historic sites in multiple small towns. This year, an expected 1,100 cyclists will pedal from Waynesville to Hendersonville, Shelby, Concord, Southern Pines, Lumberton, Whiteville and then to Oak Island.

The official route through Brunswick County will be announced later. Squires said in addition to being healthy and fun, she expects the Mountains-to-Coast ride to give local businesses a lift during what tourism officials call the “shoulder season.”

(For more on this story, see this week’s edition of The State Port Pilot.)

 

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While runners and race organizers are hoping for a rare mid-March day of sunshine, calm winds and nothing falling from the sky, retired Marine Tom Mangan is hoping Mother Nature brings on all her maddening March fury.

Mangan, 48, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, will be running for the third time in the third annual Asheville Marathon and Half Marathon at Biltmore Estate this Sunday, so far in its young life marked by stunning scenery, if rather less-than spectacular racing conditions.

The late-winter race has not had its luck with weather. In 2013, the Asheville Marathon’s inaugural year, it happened to be on the coldest day of the year, with blowing snow and single-digit wind chills, sending some runners to the hospital for hypothermia treatment.

Last year, the race was moved to mid-March, and while much warmer, it poured rain, soaking runners and making a mud puddle of a course.

“Anybody can run when it’s ideal conditions, so I like when there’s a challenge, when there’s something more to it,” said Mangan, a corporate trainer who estimates he has run 60 marathons, in about 20 states.

“I like the area and the challenge of the course, you can’t beat the people, and the weather is unpredictable, so you never know what you’re going to get,” he said.

The unpredictability of Asheville mountain weather has not dampened any interest in the race. For the third year, the 26.2-mile marathon, which takes place on dirt roads and paved paths entirely on the private Biltmore Estate, is sold out. The half-marathon, which made its debut last year, is also sold out, for a total of 1,400 runners, said race director Daphne Kirkwood.

In the first marathon-only year, the race sold out at the field cap of 1,300 runners. The race, a benefit for Girls on the Run of WNC, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue and Consider Haiti, also operates with a staff of about 50 and some 300 volunteers.

She said runners, which break down into 400 in the full and 1,000 in the half, hail from 40 states and a couple of foreign countries. Both races sold out in November. Also sold out are rooms at the official “race hotel,” the DoubleTree by Hilton, and nearby Biltmore Village Lodge, making a nice impact on the economy during a normally slow time for tourism, Kirkwood said.

“The one thing we cannot control is the weather and fortunately people know that it’s an awesome event despite the weather,” Kirkwood said.

“I think the Biltmore is the flattest you can find for 26 miles anywhere in Asheville,” she said. “It’s a Boston Marathon qualifier, which makes it very appealing, and the terrain at the estate is very conducive to running: The roads are so gentle on the body, so recovery time is less than a typical road marathon.”

She said those reasons, along with the allure of both the full- and half-marathon courses passing right in front of the grand front entrance of the Biltmore House, having an extra moment in the glow of its “Downton Abbey” association, make the race a rapidly growing bucket-list item on marathon runners’ calendars.

Rich Harshbarger, CEO of Running USA, a nonprofit that tracks trends in the sport, said those features also put the Asheville Marathon among a growing trend in a sport that is rising in popularity, and causing race directors to fight for face time.

While 2014 race data is still being compiled, 2013 was another record year for the 26.2-mile marathon, with more than 1,100 marathons across the country generating 541,000 finishers, Harshbarger said. Since 2003, the half-marathon has been the fastest growing standard distance in the United States with a 12.5 percent annual finisher growth rate. In 2013 there were nearly 2 million finishers in 1,135 half marathons, an all-time high.

Nationwide, among all races, from 5Ks (3.1 miles) to marathons, he said there were more than 19 million finishers in 2013. Creating an aura of uniqueness and specialness is becoming increasingly important for all races, especially for the grueling 26.2-mile marathon distance, which requires runners on average four months to train.

“There has been an explosion in any number of distances on any given weekend,” Harshbarger said. “The ability to offer an experience, whether it’s a course that goes around an historic estate like the Biltmore, or a themed run put on by Disney, that sets itself apart from other road races, we’re seeing those be more successful each year.”

The Asheville Marathon is the only 26.2-mile race within Asheville city limits. The Asheville Citizen-Times Marathon debuted in 2013 with a downtown start and finish, but it did not return after that year.

Other trends Harshbarger is seeing in the long-distance race sport is also reflected in the Asheville Marathon and Half Marathon.

In the last decade in road racing, he said, long distance races have shifted away from a solitary, mostly male sport, to become a more social sport with more and more female participants. This year, the Asheville Half and full Marathon are comprised of 67 percent female runners, Kirkwood said.

“Running was a very competitive sport, people wanting to qualify for Boston, winning an age group, and it will always be a competitive sport,” Harshbarger said. “But we’re seeing more women getting involved and reclaiming their level of fitness and more concerned with finding time with children and their girlfriends, than they are on the time on the finish clock.”

Race changes, faster course

In its inaugural year, Asheville Marathon winner Jason Bodnar of Candler finished the race in 2 hours and 46 minutes, after which he took an immediate ambulance ride to the hospital because officials wanted him to be checked for hypothermia.

Kirkwood said many changes were made to the race, which in 2013 took place on the first weekend in March.

In addition to moving it to the middle of March, instead of two loops around the normally off-limits west side of the estate, where the vineyards are, the course was altered last year to just one loop through the desolate stretch where spectators were unable to acess to cheer on runners. The ending was changed to a flat finish instead of a climb, and there is now hot chocolate served to finishers.

Emergency service personnel from the Buncombe County Rescue Squad, Buncombe County EMS and others were on hand the first year, and will continue to be prepared for any emergency, she said.

Kirkwood said the more popular 13.1-mile half marathon, added last year, allowed people to switch to the shorter distance if they were feeling – due to injury or weather or poor preparation – unable to complete the full marathon.

It also allowed family or friends traveling with marathon runners (Kirkwood says on average, each marathon runner travels with up to four people), to run a slightly less challenging race.

Runners in both the half and full will run together for the first 10 miles, including passing the Biltmore House at Mile 6. The start and finish in Antler Hill will be slightly altered because of construction going on there for the new hotel. Also new on the course this year is the turnaround on the Farm Trail will be together. The last 9 miles of the full marathon will be flat.

The changes brought more paved surface to the marathon, making it a faster race, appealing to those trying to qualify for the prestigious Boston Marathon.

“We had a lot of people from first year who wanted to bring family and friends, who wanted to race, too, but not necessarily the full marathon,” Kirkwood said. “Adding the half allowed families to come whether long distance or medium distance runners.”

Last year’s winner was Bryan Morseman, of Bath, New York, who finished in 2:25:46, showing just how fast the course has become, Kirkwood said. The female winner in 2014 was Laura Gillette, of Goshen, Indiana, in 3:09:20. The female winner in 2013 was Mariss Weiss of Raleigh in 3:12:29.

The dates already have been set for 2016, with another new feature – half and full marathons on separate days. The Asheville Half Marathon will be March 12 and the marathon on March 13, 2016. This will allow for more runners, and also for people, like Mangan, who like to challenge themselves, and do both races in one weekend.

Mangan said he will come into North Carolina to run a half marathon on Saturday before the marathon on Sunday. He said he’s not running for a personal best time, but just to have a good time, and recommends the same to first-timers.

“I would suggest enjoying the scenery, race when you need to, and take a couple of pictures along the way,” he said. “It’s hard to describe to people who haven’t seen it. And be prepared for the varied terrain. One of the neat things about this race is it’s not paved the whole way – it’s got a little something for everyone.”

Kirkwood also encourages runners to be ready for anything, and to dress appropriately.

“I’ve noticed there are two different types of marathoners – those who like to do spring marathons, and those who like to do fall marathons,” Kirkwood said. “The spring marathoners are hardy – they train all winter long, wherever they are, and they have this amazing ability to persevere through whatever. They’ve trained hard all winter long and this is their showcase.”

IF YOU GO

• The third annual Asheville Marathon and Half Marathon are both sold out, but spectator tickets are available. The races start at 7:30 a.m. Sunday in Antler Hill Village on the Biltmore Estate.

• The Asheville Marathon Expo, free to the public, is 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 115 Hendersonville Road. There will be running-related vendors and special presentations by Danny Dreyer, founder of ChiRunning, and Bill Pierce, author of “Runner’s World Book: Run Less: Run Faster.”

• Spectator tickets will be for sale at the expo and starting at 6 a.m. at the Group Sales office on the estate for $20 plus tax, which includes access to the Biltmore Estate grounds only. These can be upgraded for an additional fee for a daytime pass and to tour the Biltmore House.

• For more information, or to register for the 2016 Asheville Marathon, visit www.ashevillemarathon.com.

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Marshall, 51, filed the Chapter 7 bankruptcy last month in federal bankruptcy court in Denver, citing $3.9 million in debts stemming from his developments.

In the filing, he declares that he has $265,000 in assets, most of it from a 2005 loan on a four-bedroom home in northwest Colorado Springs that was sold in July. Two banks are disputing his right to proceeds from the sale.

Under Chapter 7, a court-appointed trustee will sell his remaining assets to repay about a half dozen creditors. The filing says his other assets include about $15,000 in household goods and furnishings, clothing and office equipment.

Marshall still faces six theft and racketeering charges in connection with allegations that he diverted $1 million in grants and city funds from a $42.3 million deal to keep the USOC headquarters in the Springs. The charges were dismissed in 2012 by 4th Judicial District Judge Barney Iuppa, but were reinstated in April by the Colorado Court of Appeals when it overturned Iuppa’s ruling. Marshall’s lawyers appealed the reinstatement to the Colorado Supreme Court, which has yet to decide whether it will accept the case.

In a separate case in 2012, jurors acquitted Marshall of several charges, including one that he defrauded 11 investors of $3.1 million on proposed or completed development projects in El Paso County.

Marshall was one of the city’s most prominent developers and was selected in 2008 to convert a former furniture store into the USOC headquarters building, renovate a former Colorado Springs Utilities building into a home for Olympic sporting organizations and renovate and expand the Olympic Training Center. His LandCo Equity Partners eventually lost most of its properties in foreclosure or turned them over to lenders and has been inactive for five years, according to the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office.

Marshall’s attorney, Lee Kutner of Denver, said Wednesday that even through Marshall resolved most of his debts, he had “too many guaranteed debts that he couldn’t resolve.”

According to the filing, Marshall’s debts include a $1 million judgment from First Citizens Bank of Raleigh, N.C., which took over the failed United Western Bank in Denver that had financed the USOC building renovation; a $1 million loan from BVR LLC, which received a note from Marshall when it sold him property; an $855,000 loan from JBS Enterprises, a company headed by Classic Cos. founder Jeff Smith; and a $45,000 judgment from Peoples Bank of Colorado Springs.

A meeting of Marshall’s creditors is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. March 23 in the Colorado Springs Federal Building and Courthouse, 212 N. Wahsatch Ave.

Marshall, who said in the filing that he is self-employed, and his wife live in a home leased from Classic Homes.

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