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Scenes from KM Prom
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MARKET SPONSOR – 238 Cherokee Grill is a sponsor, along with the City of Kings Mountain and Carolina Farm Credit, in this summer's Foothills Farmers Market in Kings Mountain. Rob Bolin, third from left, presents a check for $3,000 on behalf of 238 Cherokee Grill to Market representatives. From left, Mayor Scott Neisler, KM Market coordinator Nancy Fichter, Bolin, and Market President Amber Brown and her children. Photo by HALEY WILSON
Farmers' Market new to Thursdays Foothills Farmers' Market is new to Thursday nights this year and sponsors and the steering committee say the excitement begins June 2 and runs through August 25 from 4-7 p.m. every Thursday at Patriots Park in downtown Kings Mountain. Shop the Farmers' Market for fresh local produce and valued added products, live entertainment under
the Gazebo provided by the City of Kings Mountain and fun, educational programs for kids about healthy eating and enjoying the Power of Produce (POP) program for kids 3-12. Each week they will receive a $2 token redeemable for fresh produce or food based plants and have the opportunity to participate in activities like pizza grade planting, hands-on cooking demon-
stration, painting with produce, composting and more. Registration is free at the market with a guardian. What ca you expect at the market? Tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, blueberries, kale, herbs and much more as the farming season unfolds. And don't forget about local artisans and craftsmen who will be selling soaps, jewelry and wood products.
TWO NIGHTS LEFT TO SEE SHOW - Greg Dixon, as the ex-husband, and Mary Grace Kelly, as the middle-aged divorcee, have the lead roles in 'Divorce Southern style” which plays again Friday and Saturday nights at 7: 30 p.m. at Joy Theatre. KM Little Theatre and corporate sponsors Edward Jones, Jack and Pam Buchanan, are sponsors. Photo by BRYAN HALLMAN
Call to artists for local products Kings Mountain Community Partners Committee announces a call to artists for Kings Mountain Crafted, a themed line of handcrafted locally-made products that reflect the unique history of the Battle of Kings Mountain. This product line will
support and will be suported by ongoing cultural acivities within the community, such as the Kings Mountain Little Theatre's Revolutionary drama, “Liberty Mountain,'' the Kings Mountain Revolutionary Ghost Tours, and the annual Gateway Festival. The CPC invites local and regional artists to submit a diverse array of merchandise suitable for a variety of audiences and price points. “We have been inspired by the quality handcrafts of special places like Spruce
Pine and Colonial Williamsburg,'' said Mauney Memorial Libary Director Sharon Stack. “We are excited at the possibiity of a branded line of products that speak to the unique history of the Battle of Kings Moutain.'' Entries will be selected by a jury for inclusion in the Kings Mountain Crafted Line, and awards will be given for bst historical interpretation, best of show, and people's choice. For more information email southern arts society @gmail.com.
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Graduation from high school is special. But for Phoenix North, 19, who continues to face myriad challenges June 11 will be a day to celebrate as he walks across the stage at John Gamble Stadium to receive his diploma. Everyone at Kings Mountain High and the basketball team, where he serves as manager, love the young man with the sparkling personality that belies his big challenges in life. Phoenix is a hemi-palegic, which means he is paralyzed on one side of his body. While miraculously escaping the clutches of death at age 14, Phoenix had to start all over again at the age of 15, from learning his ABCs to
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ize what he has gone through. His progress is amazing but for Phoenix it will be a life See PHOENIX, Page 7A
American flag now flying at Duke Energy in KM A 6x10 foot American flag now flies at the Duke Energy facility at Cleveland County Business Park. Because light rain was falling, Tuesday's flag dedication ceremony was held in the facility auditorum. Vietnam veteran Jim Medlin gave the impressive “Toast to the Flag” and veteran Gene Ramsey led the pledge to the flag. Larry Mason, Duke employee who is retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy, presented the flag and KMHS student Sophia Kellstrom sang “The National Anthem.” Dan Geraghty, who made the opening remarks and welcomed employees and guests, noted that this is Duke's first flag raising and dedication ceremony and
FLAG RAISING – Vietnam veterans Jim Champion, left, and Gene Ramsey raise the flag at Duke Energy in Kings Mountain Tuesday morning. Photo by MARK BLANTON employees had been looking forward to the event. A moment of reflection was included in the cere-
mony with the rendering of the “Toast to the Flag.” See photo page 7
Thursday's the night for citizens to talk Thursday is the night for citizens to talk with the mayor and seven members of city council on what's on their minds. “I'm excited that Mayor pro tem Mike Butler made the suggestion that we have a Town Hall meeting and it will in an informal setting at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life and Conference Cen-
ter and the welcome mat is out,'' said Mayor Scott Neisler. Department heads will also be on hand to respond to questions from citizens. The meeting will be held from 6-8 p.m. and refreshments will be served. “We want to hear citizen ideas. It's good for government to get-together in this way with the
citizens that we serve,'' said the mayor. He added,”Keeping in touch with our people is important and more transparency is our goal.'' The mayor said that Council is interested in hearing about creative, new ideas and also hearing about questions and concerns of their constituents.
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■ OBITUARIES
Kenneth Metcalf
Charles Carpenter
KINGS MOUNTAIN Jacob Kenneth Metcalf, 86, resident of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2016. He was born in Rutherford County, NC to the late Jacob Edgar Metcalf and Lela Dixon Metcalf Bridgeman. He was also preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Mr. Metcalf retired from the textile industry and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Oak View Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, NC. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be greatly missed. Surviving are his wife of 65 years: Letha Spearman Metcalf, of the home; daughters Jackie M. Pittman and husband, David, and Vickie M. Gordon and husband, Rodney, all of Kings Mountain; sisters, Parthenia Caveny and Mevelina Vaughn; brother, Bill Metcalf; four grandchildren, Caren Martin, Caroline Black, Catherine McKee and Carol Gordon; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Oak View Baptist Church. Rev. Curtis Bundy and Rev. David Turner will officiate the service. The family received friends Tuesday evening, May 17, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC. Interment, with military honors provided by the Marine Corps League Foothills Detachment, will be in Mountain Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Oak View Baptist Church, 1517 York Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals. com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.
WWII Veteran
KINGS MOUNTAIN Charles D. Blanton, Jr., 84, resident of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 13, 2016 at Carolina Healthcare System, Kings Mountain. He was born in Wadesboro, NC to the late Charles D. Blanton, Sr. and Helen Covington Blanton. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia M. “Pat” Blanton. Mr. Blanton was a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, a pharmacist and longtime owner of Kings Mountain Drug. He was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, serving as Elder and Sunday school teacher. He was a member of the Kings Mountain Rotary Club and served in the U.S. Army. He always enjoyed gardening and reading. Surviving are his sons, Whitney Blanton and wife Cathy, Winter Park, FL , and David Blanton, Kings Mountain, NC; daughters, Liza B. Dellinger and husband, Bryan, Kings Mountain, Becky B. Abel and husband, Tom, Lakeland, FL and Donna E. Blanton and husband, John Van Gieson, Tallahassee, FL; stepson, Tim Haynes and wife, Lisa, Midlothian, VA; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The memorial service was held Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Greg Martin officiated the service. The family received friends immediately after the memorial service in the church fellowship hall. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 1188, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals. com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.
Lathaniel Grier
Sylvia Lovelace
KINGS MOUNTAIN Lathaniel Grier, "Sleepy", 72, of 161 Ebenezer Road, Kings Mountain, passed away on May 11, 2016, at Testa Family Hospice House, Kings Mountain. The funeral service was conducted Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at Peoples Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. The family received friends 30 minutes prior to the funeral service Online condolences may be made at www.genesisfuneralservices.com Genesis Services & Chapel of Kings Mountain is serving the family
SHELBY – Sylvia Bridges Lovelace, 70, died May 15, 2016 at Testa Family Hospice in Kings Mountain. At her request there will be no service. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby served the family.
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Janie Carroll SPARTANBURG, SC - Janie Kay Carroll, 68, resident of Spartanburg, SC and wife of Michael Green, entered the Gates of Heaven on May 10, 2016 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, SC. She was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late Rev. Odes Webb and Minnie M The funeral service was conducted Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home. Interment was in Kings Mountain’s Mountain Rest Cemetery. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals. com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Charles Troy Carpenter, Jr. died on May 16 several months shy of his 95th birthday, having lived a life of honor and service to others. He was the oldest child of Charles Troy and Aileen Ormand Carpenter, grandson of Anderson Pinckney and Callie Hoke Carpenter, and, of Captain Batie Meek and Lillian Allison Ormand. His Ormand ancestors gather annually at the family’s Old Furnace on Long Creek dating from 1788, and the B.M. Ormand home still stands on West Mountain Street. His paternal grandfather A.P. and uncle Marcus established a general store in 1874 and in 1878 built one of the town’s first brick store buildings with red clay bricks from their brickyard. Carpenter Dry Goods, later Phifer Hardware, stood on Battleground Avenue for about 100 years. The Carpenter brothers also built houses on opposite corners of East Mountain Street, one remains and the other on the site of the current Kings Mountain Historical Museum, formerly the Post Office built in 1935. Ancestors were founding members of several civic and religious endeavors, including St. Matthews Lutheran Church and First Baptist Church. Charles graduated from Kings Mountain High School in 1938 and from Clemson College in 1942 with a BS degree in Textile Chemistry. From Clemson’s Corp of Cadets and Officer’s Candidate School at Ft. Benning, GA, he was commissioned as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Infantry where he was in over 400 days in combat with the legendary 1st Infantry Division as a forward artillery observer. His 16th Infantry fought in North Africa, Sicily, France, Belgium and Germany, notably in the assault landings at Gela, Sicily, and Omaha Beach early on D-Day, and, through the Battle of the Bulge. Charles served at times under the commands of Generals Teddy Roosevelt and George Patton, and was highly decorated, being awarded all citations presented to the First Division, and earning two Silver Stars and two Bronze Stars for gallantry in action. Like many WWII veterans, Charles rarely discussed his military experiences but in the 1980s he informally organized local veterans, and in 1987, was appointed to the NC Veteran’s Memorial Commission to erect a monument on the grounds of the NC Capitol. In 1997, the George C. Marshall Library and Foundation in Lexington, VA, began the Charles T. Carpenter Collection of his military papers, maps and awards. Charles met the light of his life shortly after returning from service, marrying Marion Laughridge of Gastonia on May 4, 1947. They enjoyed a rewarding marriage for nearly 69 years until her death in February. Professionally, Charles was a journalist, serving as sports editor and circulation manager of the KM Herald, magistrate, and later, owner of Kings Mountain Real Estate. All along the way, he was a devoted family man and community supporter. Known for being kind-
Pete Tillman Jr. gifted artist
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Bernard “Pete” Tillman Jr., 67, of Kings Mountain, passed away May 11, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born February 15, 1949, in Marion County, Ohio, son of the late Bernard Ray Tillman and Stella Mae Hornsby Tillman. “Pete” was a gifted and talented artist, who had received many awards, truly a “Renaissance Man.” He was married to his loving wife Patricia for over 30 years. He was a true animal lover. He was a veteran of the US Navy. A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, officiated by Pastor Jerry Millwood. “Pete” is survived by his loving wife, Patricia; sons, Bernard III, Jeremy; daughters, Tonja and Shanda; brother, Ricky; sister, Sandra;seven grandchildren and special fourlegged friend Zeena. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Tommy; sisters, Roxanna and Debra. Memorials may be sent to National Kidney Foundation NC Region, 4819 Park Road Suite C, Charlotte, NC 28209. Online condolences may be sent to greenefuneral.com Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
GROVER- Peggy Whitmire, 85, of 216 Timberland Dr., Grover, departed this life on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at White Oak Manor, Shelby Funeral Service will be held Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Good Hope Presbyterian Church in Kings Mountain at 3 p.m. Th family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service at the church. Genesis Services & Chapel of Kings Mountain is serving the family
The Kings Mountain High School Class of 1970 will hold a reunion luncheon Saturday, June 11, at 11 a.m. at Italian Gardens Restaurant, 213 E. King Street, in Kings Mountain. This will be a dutch treat luncheon and alumni are encouraged to invite a friend or spouse. Call Jerry at 704-692-7484 for more information.
Jerri Tessneer CHERRYVILLE - Jerri Caroline Tessneer, 36 resident of Cherryville, NC, was taken from us too soon on May 15, 2016. She was a gifted and talented caregiver who always enjoyed her time with her patients. The memorial service will be held at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Kings Mountain, Friday, May 20, 2016. Family will speak to friends immediately following the service at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.
Lighthouse Revival Lighthouse Ministries, 1908 Shelby Road, will hold revival services beginning Wednesday, May 28 and continuing through Friday, May 20 at 7 p.m. each evening. On Friday, May 20, “The Street Family” will present special music. Bruce Davis and Pastor Don McNeely will lead the special services to which the public is invited.
Memorial Day service Veterans Advisory Council of Cleveland County will host the annual Veterans Memorial Day program at Cleveland Memorial Park, 1225 College Avenue, Highway 150, near Boiling Springs, on May 29 at 2 p.m. If inclement weather the service will be in the Mausoleum Chapel. The public is encouraged to attend the service as a day of remembrance for those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice serving our country.
Midview benefit June 4 Midview Baptist Church, 703 Margrace Road, will have a hot dog sale, yard sale and car wash June 4 beginning at 7 a.m. at the church. Proceeds will be used to send youth of the church to camp. Everyone invited.
Men's Day at Pastor's Galilee Methodist Appreciation Galilee United Methodist Churh, 117 Galilee Church Road, will hold a Men's Day Program Sunday, June 5, at 2:30 p.m. Pastor Billy Houze of First Baptist Church of Lawndale will be the speaker. James Watkins, president of Methodist Men, and Pastor Betty Brown invite the public.
A Pastor's Appreciation service for Rev. Dr. Vernon F. Stinson Sr. will be held Sunday, May 22 at 3 p.m. at Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church. Guest speaker will be Rev. C. Franklin Tillett, pastor of St. Stephens AME Zion Church, and his congregation will also be guests. The public is invited.
Bryant graduates from University AZUSA, CA- Kings Mountain, NC resident Anthony Bryant graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics on Sat., May 7, 2016, and joined approximately 2,000 graduates at the spring commencement ceremonies. Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical Christian university committed
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hearted, interested in the well-being of others, and being a friend to all, Charles was an ever-present advocate who took a keen interest in young people, wanting to give opportunities to others. He was an arch supporter of the area’s American Legion baseball, serving as Junior Baseball Commissioner and for fifteen years as Athletics Coordinator helping young men participate and learn sportsmanship. Charles was a founding member and director of the KM Board of Realtors, and was an active member of Central Methodist Church, teaching high school Sunday School for many years. He was also active with the Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, Cleveland County Democratic Party, KM Country Club, and was a longtime owner at Lake Montonia where the family enjoyed the best of life together with friends. Survivors include son, Charles Troy “Chuck” Carpenter III and wife, Ellen, and their sons, Troy and Sam of Norfolk VA, and their daughter Katie of Charlottesville VA; daughter, Laura Carpenter Bingham and husband, Warren, of Raleigh and Blowing Rock, NC; sister, Dorcus Carpenter Plonk, a host of nieces and nephews, for whom he was a beloved uncle. He was predeceased by siblings, Carolyn Dilling and Meek Carpenter, and by family members for whom he cared through his life. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Central United Methodist Church, followed by interment with military honors at Mountain Rest Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Central Methodist Church, 113 South Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, or KM Historical Museum, 100 E. Mountain Street, 28086. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
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Pieces of Kings Mountain History As many of you are aware, the Col. Frederick Hambright DAR Chapter has been working to install a marker to African American Patriots at the Kings Mountain National Military COZART Park. We began this project in 2010, after I became the chapter Regent for the second time. Just that year, I learned that black patriots participated at the battle, a fact of which I was not aware, and thus decided to make this the project for my term in office. The application process for a DAR marker requires that the funds be raised first. Fortunately, the local community embraced this project and our sponsors donated the needed funds: Neisler Brothers, Inc., Kings Mountain Brigade of Friends, Kings Mountain Historical Museum, Kings Mountain Kiwanis Club, Dilling Heating, Inc., Dr. Jeff and Mrs. Priscilla Mauney, CC Communications, Inc., Betty Masters, Libby Putnam, Mary Ellen Stroupe, and Jacqueline Stowe McDaniel.
The process of placing a DAR Marker is a slow one, primarily because we must be absolutely sure we have our facts correct. In addition, we are placing the marker in a National Military Park. So, an additional application was required by the National Park Service. On October 7, 2014, the marker was approved to honor Essius (Esaius) Bowman, John Broddy (Broady), and Andrew Ferguson for their service at the Battle of Kings Mountain. Once potential locations for the maker were identified and all paperwork was completed, we ordered the plaque for the marker. It was received last December. Now we must find an appropriate stone on which to place the plaque. Many stones available locally are too porous and allow water to permeate. We continue to look for one of good size and material. Once identified, we’ll have the plaque affixed to the stone and prepare the ground for the marker’s permanent home at the Kings Mountain National Military Park. We will dedicate the marker on October 7, 2016 at 10 am at the Kings Moun-
Finding our way out of a locked bathroom What can we to continue to fight do about House about this matter Bill 2? if it means our Polls show state will lose new North Carolinbusinesses, NCAA ians divided basketball tournaabout the new ments, NBA all-star law. Answers to games, concerts, D.G. MARTIN polling quesconventions, and tions depend tourists. Most do not upon how the questions want to risk loss of fedare asked. Most North eral funding for roads, Carolinians, even supeducation, or housing. porters of transgender No one relished the rights, do not want men uncertainty and high to barge into women’s costs that could result if bathrooms. litigation is the pathway And most, even those to settling the issue. who disagree with the Mainly, folks do not lifestyles of gay and want our state to lose transgender people, do its good, positive name not want our state to disbecause of our inability criminate against them. to resolve this challenge Some politicians in both parties think the expeditiously. controversy will help Would it be possible them at election time. As for a small group of former Gov. Jim Martin public-minded citizens wrote recently, “The to design a pathway out political reality is that of this crisis? this works great for both I believe that a panel political parties. Each of people of goodwill side can stand up for its representing both suprespective, favored conporters and opponents stituents. Democrats can of HB2 could come stand firm in defense of up with a solution that liberal constituents and would be acceptable, principles. Republicans can stand firm in defense maybe not perfect but acceptable, to a large of conservative constitmajority of North Carouents and principles. linians would be viewed Neither has to listen to as nondiscriminatory by the others legitimate concerns. Each can righ- the gay and transgender communities. teously blame the other “Good luck,’’ I can for overacting.” hear you saying. But most other North Carolinians do not want
DAR PLAQUE tain National Military Park and the public is encouraged to attend. Since the mid-1980s, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) has supported a project to identify the names of African Americans, Native Americans and individuals of mixed heritage who supported the Ameri-
can struggle for independence from Great Britain. In many cases, the invaluable service provided by these Patriots has been forgotten, lost or overlooked by history. At the DAR Library in Washington, DC, a growing collection of African American genealogical research manuals, guidebooks, his-
Letters to the Editor To the Editor: My name is Josia Schneider, and I am an exchange student from Germany in Kings Mountain this year through International Experience. I just wanted say ‘Thank You’ to my amazing host family, the Stark’s, and to my friends, the community, my soccer team, and my school. When I arrived in August, I was first shocked, about the culture and the food, but my good friends and my host family helped me through this. They were friendly and welcomed me,
which was really nice. Thank you again, I had so many cool experiences and I will never forget America. I know that when I leave in June, I will not be saying goodbye to just a host family. I will just say “See you later” to my new lifelong friends and second family since I am sure we will see each other again soon. Thank you Kings Mountain for this amazing year and ... See you later
To the Editor: I met a man years ago I thought would be a great Congressman. His name is Jeff Gregory, a current Republican candidate for our 10th Congressional District. Jeff is a decorated military veteran, a retired US Postmaster with 30 years of civil servant business management experience. He has spoken often of his love and concern for our country’s well being, as well as his concerns about the loss of jobs for our area, state and country. We need true conservative leaders in Washington, DC like Jeff Gregory. Our current leaders in Washington have failed us in so many different areas and have
left our people and country in harm’s way. The leaders in Washington are destroying our values and say they are against Obama’s amnesty and against Planned Parenthood. However, in reality they cast their vote to fund them. I encourage each of you to view your current Congressman’s scorecard on Conservative Review (www.conservativereview.com) to see for yourselves how they have voted on important issues. Our Representative Patrick McHenry has a failing scorecard grade of F-59% on Conservative Review. McHenry voted to raise the debt ceiling four times for a total of
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tories and reference manuals offers the researcher a starting point for general or specific historical or genealogical studies. Dedicated DAR researchers continued to build on this research and in April 2008, DAR published “Forgotten Patriots: African American and American Indian Patriots in the Revolutionary War: A Guide to Service, Sources and Studies”. The 2008 Edition was an 874 page expansion of the original 200 page edition, and printed copies of this book sold out by the summer of 2010. In the years since the publication of “Forgotten Patriots”, research continues and DAR is offering the full text of this book and its corresponding supplement FREE as a PDF document online. The original 2008 Edition and Supplement are available at: http://www.dar.org/library/ fp.cfm#Download08 . Through the process of applying for this marker, John Broddy’s name has been added to those recognized in this research. And, since proving John’s service, two of his descendants have joined the Daughters of the American Revolution.
From Burden to Excitement We first went over the world. to Aruba in 2007 And though the on vacation with need for the gosmy parents at my pel is great, and brother’s house. the “fields white Amid all the beauty unto harvest,” and ambiance of I’m afraid not the island nation, I enough is being was quite soon saddone to meet dened at the lack the task. So my JAMES of an evangelical burden, and I LOCHRIDGE, JR. witness. pray that of other 29G, Kamay, It doesn’t take brothers and sisNoord, Aruba very long to take ters on the island, a windshield tour of the is extremely great. “People whole nation. need the Lord. “ Aruba is about 19 Thus my excitement. miles long and 6 miles We have purchased our wide. From the capital tickets and are in the city of Orangestaad, near process of packing and the middle of the western storing and saying goodbye side of the island, to the so that we can fly to Aruba north is mainly dedicated and continue to act on the to tourism. Hotels, timeburden on May 31. share condos, restaurants, Many of you have entertainment venues, and thanked me for writing shopping dominate the these articles; sharing my surroundings. The main burden and experiences. Aruba population seems to I ask for but one favor in live more inland and to the return. Let the Herald staff, south. The eastern (AtlanMs. Lib Stewart in particutic) side of the island has lar, know how grateful you few beaches, rough surf, is are for this connection and mainly desert with cacti, keep us in your prayers. sand, and huge boulders You can have a very importand is practically deserted ant role in our continuing except for the occasional ministry there. Pray for tourist vehicle. Good News Baptist Church There are 8 or so and the vision God has for Catholic churches, a few us all there. Pentacostal congregations, I will try to keep you 3 or 4 Baptist churches, and updated with future articles. a couple of other groups Yes, I am excited about for a population of 110,000 what the Lord has in store Arubans, 6000 Filipinos, a for us, for the church we great number of Chinese, will shepherd, and for the and thousands of tourists mission to which He has from around 90 nations on called us. Galatians 6:2 a regular basis. Ocean lin- admonishes Christians to ers dock for the day about “Bear one another’s burevery 7 to 10 days. Planes dens.” We are counting on from all over the world you to do just that. come and go about every God bless and Let His 15 minutes from dawn to Light Shine On, after dark. JAMES AND BELINDA I envision Aruba as a LOCHRIDGE great hub for missions all Kings Mountain Herald’s publisher and its advertisers are not responsible or liable for misprints, typographical errors, misinformation herein contained. We reserve the right to edit, reject or accept any articles, advertisements, or infor,, INC INC mation to be printed in this publication. We “Creating Business For People” will provide ad proofs for pre-paid ads or ads that are placed by established clients. No proofs may leave our premises without payment and permission and are copyright by Community First Media. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher. No individual or business is permitted to place or attach any flyer, poster or any type of advertisement of any kind to our boxes or on our racks. CANCELLATION OR CORRECTION DEADLINE: The cancellation deadline is the same as the order deadline because much of our cost is involved in the production of the ad itself. If you have to cancel an ad after deadline, it may be necessary to charge for the time and materials we’ve already spent on preparing the ad. Display & Classified Deadline is Friday at 12 Noon. APPROVAL: All content is accepted subject to approval by the publisher. ERRORS: We want your ad to be accurate and correct, and normally there will be no errors. However, should there be an error and it is our fault, we will give you a correction letter and return (or give credit) for the actual space occupied by the incorrect item. Of course you should notify us of the error, before the ad runs a second time.
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■ MEDITATION
■ CHURCH BRIEFS
Overcoming the Negative
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It is a sad fact that most people are negative, not encouragers. L i v e v e r y l o n g a n d you discover there are far Bishop Roger Woodard m o r e Pastor people Kings Mountain who will Family Worship discourage your goals than will spur you on. It doesn’t matter how noble your dream or vision, nor how pure your motives, far more will tell how you cannot achieve them, than will affirm that you can. Dex-
ter Yeager wrote a book titled, “Don’t Let Anyone Steal Your Dream.’’ Still good advice, especially if your dream is God given. Biblical Joseph discovered you had better be careful who you share your dreams with (Genesis 37:5). There will always be those who do not want you to succeed. Somehow it makes them feel better about themselves. Many years ago I was reflecting on the destructive effect negative people have on dreamers and visionaries. From that meditation I wrote a song and titled it “Hope.” MOLORA recorded it on her third recording project and I present here for your encouragement.
If somebody tells you, there’s no use to try. And when you look around you, all you can do is cry. Don’t listen to them; they’ll only tear you down. There’s hope for you my friend, where peace and love abound. And when your friends are gone, and night is closing in, when you’ve tried and tried and found that you can’t win, Just make an altar there and pray to God above. Just speak His name out loud, you’ll find His tender love. Look straight into the eyes, of the Son of God that died.
So that folk like you and me, from all bonds can be set free. Just one touch from His scarred hand, will loose all Satan’s bands. And the sin that has you bound will have to flee. And so I hope that you will put your trust in Him. Even though right now, your life is looking grim. There’s power in His name, and grace for every need. All heaven can be yours, if only you believe. MaGer MoVer Music, BMI – recorded by MOLORA Stand in faith, trust God and dream on. You can overcome the negative.
Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church, Cansler St., will serve BBQ by Jake with all the trimmings and fried chicken dinners with all the trimmings Friday, May 20, beginning at 10 a.m. Plates are $8 donation. The event will be held in the Bynum Chapel Family Life Center, dine in or carry out. Proceeds go to the church building fund.
Concert Oak Grove Baptist Church, 1022 Oak Grove Road, invites the public to a gospel music concert Saturday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m. For more information contact Pastor Derwin Hinson at 704-739-4833.
Community lunch May 25 Life of Worship, 403 Cherokee St., will serve a community lunch Wednesday, May 25, from 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. at the church
located behind Farmers Furniture. The menu is hamburgers with french fries, baked beans, dessert and lemonade. Everyone invited.
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Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church 830 E. King St. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917 Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247 Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015 Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152
Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697 Church at Kings Mountain 108 E. Mountain St. (KM Women’s Club Bldg.) 704-739-1323 Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773
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Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477
1017 Bethlehem Road, Kings Mtn. Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011
Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310
Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 602 Canterbury Road 704-739-9939
David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555
Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496
Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church 101 Benfield Rd. 704-740-7212
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Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road 704-739-8396
Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351
East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215
Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997
Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062
East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/KM Hwy. 704-739-7367 Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055 Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331 El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174
Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206 First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651 First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143 First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072 First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266
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VISIT SCHIELE MUSEUM – Seniors from the Patrick Senior Center visited Schiele Museum Tuesday. From left, Dennis Carpenter, Patsy Stephenson, Jim Ross, Ann Wood, Betty Grant, Craig Hawkins, James Conrad and John Creswell. Photo by KAREN GRIGG
(Ed. note – The recipes in today’s cooking column comes from “Ladies of the Shrine, Vol. 11)
On GWU Dean's List Seven Kings Mountain area students are listed on the 2016 Spring semester Dean's List at Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs after maintaining a grade point average of 3.7 or above. They are Madison Cooper, Lauren Gould and Mallory Harris, all of Grover; and Austin Allen, Andrea Conner, Alea Lowman and Sarah Scoggins, all of Kings Mountain.
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Combine dry ingredients. Add milk and margarine; beat until smooth. Pour into greased 8-inch square baking dish. Brown meat and drain. Add green pepper and cook until tender. Reserve 1/3 cup process cheese spread and ½ cup tomato. Stir in remaining process cheese spread, tomato and chili powder. Spoon meat mixture over batter. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Top with reserved process cheese spread and tomato; continue baking 5 minutes. Cut into squares.
BANANA FLIP-O Denise Wallace 1 stick margarine 1 large box vanilla instant pudding 2 c. graham cracker crumbs 5 or 6 bananas 1 large can crushed pineapple,drained 1 large container Cool Whip 1 bag pecans, pieces 1 jar maraschino cherries Mix margarine with cracker crumbs. Put in a 9x13 inch pan. Fix instant pudding and spread over cracker crumbs. Slice the bananas lengthwise. Lay on top of pudding. Spread drained pineapple on top of bananas. Cover with Cool Whip. Sprinkle with nuts and cherries.
GLORIFIED PORK CHOPS Sue Laxton 1 Tbsp. Vegetable oil 6 pork chops, ½ inch thick 1 can cream of celery soup ¼ cup water Cook pork chops in skillet with vegetable oil until brown. Remove and set aside. In skillet, combine soup and water. Heat to boiling. Return chops to skillet. Cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes; stir often. Serve over rice.
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½ cup shortening ½ tsp. baking powder 1 lb. box brown sugar 1 cup milk 1 cup sugar 1 ½ tsp.vanilla 5 eggs Cream and butter and shortening; gradually add in sugars, 1 cup at a time. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift flour and baking powder together and add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Add the vanilla and mix well until light and fluffy. Pour into well-greased 10-inch tube pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for approximately 2 hours or until cake tester inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack. ROCKY ROAD PIE Carolyn Crawley 1 ½ cup cold half and half 1 ( 4 oz.) instant chocolate fudge jello 3 ½ c. ( 8 oz.) Cool Whip 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/3 c. mini marshmallows 1/3 c. chopped nuts 1 graham cracker crust Pour half and half into a large bowl and add jello. Beat with wire whisk. Let stand 5 minutes. Fold in Cool Whip, chips, marshmallows and nuts. Pour into crust. Freeze about 6 hours. Thaw 10 minutes before serving.
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GREAT GRANDSON - Mary (Mrs. Charles) Neisler holds her great-grandson George Isaac Neisler, son of George Garrett and Lori Neisler of Matthews. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 21 inches long at birth May 4, 2016. His Kings Mountain grandparents are Jan Neisler and Mayor and Mrs. Scott ( Dawn) Neisler, all of Kings Mountain.
BBQ MEATBALLS Pat Wilson 1 lb. ground beef 1 cup bread crumbs ½ cup milk 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce ½ c. vinegar ½ c. water ½ c. catsup 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper 3 Tbs. sugar ½ c. chopped onions ½ c. chopped green peppers Mix together the first 3 ingredients and form into small balls. Place in baking dish. Combine the remaining ingredients and pour over the meatballs after mixing well. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.
Jackie Stewart 2 eggs, well beaten 1 stick butter, melted 1 cup mayonnaise 1 can mushroom soup 1 cup sharp grated cheese spread 3 Tbsp. chopped onion 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen, chopped broccoli Ritz crackers Cook and drain broccoli. Mix everything together and pour in greased dish. Top with Ritz cracker crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Serves 8 to 10.
TIGERVILLE, SC Tomtom Grindell was chosen to receive the Outstanding Male Resident Assistant Award at a recent annual awards day ceremony at North Greenville University. The award is presented
to the male resident assistant who exemplifies servant hood to the students in his residence hall and who has a positive impact on resident life at NGU. Grindell is the son of Robert and Wendy Grindell of Kings Mountain, NC.
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■ POLICE ARRESTS MAY 4: Darrell Thomas Bean, 33, 104 Garrison Dr., assault on female, assault with deadly weapon, no bond. MAY 12: Tracy Renee Smith, 49, 200 Spruce St. Apt. 8A, DWI, reckless driving, driving while license revoked, $5,000 secured bond. MAY 12: David Richard-Glenn Price, 35, 202 N. Dilling St., second degree trespass, communicating threats, $2000 unsecured bond. MAY 15: Jesse Bowen, 26, 212 E. Parker St., assault on a handicapped person, 50-B violation, no bond. MAY 15: Ashley Lynn Briggs, 30, 212 E. Parker St., 50H violation, no bond. MAY 15: Stacy Decker Blackwelder, 30, Gastonia, larceny of motor vehicle, felony, probation violation, failure to appear, possession of meth, $100,000 secured bond. MAY 16: Richard Brent McCall, 28, Gastonia, assault with deadly weapon, $1000 secured bond. CITATIONS MAY 3: Dekovan Kerese Roseboro, 33, Bessemer City, shoplifting. MAY 6: Latricia Shiquda Melton, 29, 508 N. Watterson St., revoked tag, possession marijuana. MAY 6: Kendrick Radell Leslie, 39, Lawndale, possession marijuana, possession drug paraphernalia. MAY 6: Edmond Gardner Platt, 38, 150 Harbourtown Drive, expired tag. MAY 6: A 16-year old male student was cited for punching another person with his fists at the high school. MAY 7: Shamia Da'Sha Bush, 25, Gastonia, no child seat belt, possession marijuana, possession drug paraphernalia. MAY 7: Oqavious Travion Smith, 23, Grover, speeding. MAY 7: Amelia Sade Carson, 22, Shelby, expired tag. MAY 7: Shamia Deshawn McClure, 32, Gastonia, no operator's license, expired tag. MAY 7: Megan Leigh Bridges, 25, Bessemer City, possession marijuana, possession drug paraphernalia. MAY 7: Julia Denise Covington, 45, 214 Parrish Dr., revoked tag. MAY 7: Santiago Garcia Hernandez, 22, 122 Afton Dr., no operator's license. MAY 7: Ashton Glen Gamble, 19, Dallas, possession marijuana, possession drug paraphernalia, expired tag, no vehicle inspection.
MAY 8: Anjelica Jade Paysour, 30 Chesterfield Court, expired tag, no child seat belt. MAY 8: Rebecca Lynn Blanton, 45, Grover, expired tag, no vehicle inspection. MAY 8: April Dawn Teal, 28, 114 Waco Road, carrying concealed weapon. MAY 8: Douglas Dillard Perry, 53, Atlanta, GA, speeding and careless driving 90 m.p.h. In 65 m.p.h. zone. MAY 8: Nika Latrece Spann, 29, Charlotte, expired tag, no vehicle inspection. MAY 9: A 17-year-old male was cited for speeding. MAY 9: William Kabe Byers, 40, 310 Silver Street, shoplifting. MAY 10: Breana Denay Jefferies, 27, 200 Spruce St. Apt. 5A, speeding, revoked license. MAY 11: Erika Dawn Lattimore, 28, Ellenboro, speeding, revoked license. MAY 11: Zachary Michael Stempkowski, 23, Dracula,. GA, speeding. MAY 11: Alexis Shante Williams, 28, Shelby, no seat belt. MAY 11: Diamond Nicola Stinson, 22, Jacksonville, NC, speeding. MAY 11: Janice Laquinta Williams, 27, Shelby, revoked license, no child seat belt. INCIDENTS MAY 11: KM Pharmacy, 1106 Shelby Road, reported a break-in and theft of drugs. WRECKS MAY 5: Officer Josh Bryant said that Tyanna Adams, Grover, operating a 2001 Dodge was backing in the parking lot on Phifer Road and struck a 2013 Honda operated by Nicole Crawford, 133 Midway Lake Road. Property damages were estimated at $1500. MAY 5: Officer Kyle Bell said that Tamasyn Dosher of Grover, operating a 2001 Chevrolet, was attempting to back out of a parking lot at 311 S. Battleground Avenue and hit a light pole belonging to the City of Kings Mountain. The light pole damage was listed as $1,000. MAY 5: Officer Kyle Bell said that Debra Morris, 136 Peaceful Valley Road, was attempting to back her 2006 Honda from a parking spot on W. Gold Street and hit a 20009 Ford operated by Lynn Doster, 1560-2 York Road, at the traffic light. Property damage was estimated at $1200. MAY 5: Officer D. K. Davis said that Mary McKinney, 200 Maner Road, operating a 2007 Mazda,
traveling north on S.Cansler St., turned left to enter US 74 West and hit a 2004 Dodge operated by Jerry Stacey, 628 Bell Road, as the driver crossed US 74 toward S. Cansler. Property damage was estimated at $1400. MAY 5: Officer J. L. Dee said that Misty Dawn Messick, 116 Waco Road, operating a 2012 Hyundai, struck a 2009 Kia operated by Bruce Alan Cloninger, Bessemer City. Both drivers were traveling west on US 74 Business. Cloninger had slowed/stopped for traffic at the intersection of King and Sims Street and was attempting to turn left on Sims but stopped in the roadway. P roperty damages were estimated at $3500. MAY 5: Officer J. L. Dee said that Shirley Jenkins of Forest City, operating a 2011 Kia, struck a 2016 Mack operated by Carl Watts of Mooresboro. The accident happened on NC 161. Property damage was estimated at $3,000. MAY 6: A three-car crash happened on King Street according to Officer Bryan McGinnis. Patsy Cochran, 501 Wilson St., operating a 2004 Ford, and Roger Setzer, 306 Campbell Circle, operating a 1990 Ford, were both stopped for a red light on King Street near City Street. Mark Donald Campbell, 108 N. Tracy St., operating a 2006 Pontiac, rear-ended the Cochran vehicle causing it to rear end the Setzer vehicle. Property damages were estimated at $4,000. MAY 6: Officer Chi Ming Lai said that Aimee Deanne Parker, Gastonia, operating a 2002 Nissan, said her brakes failed and her vehicle rear-ended a commercial box truck operated by Marvin Heywood Jr. of York, SC. The accident happened at the intersection of E. Gold Street and NC 161 where Heywood was waiting for the light to turn green. Parker told the officer that her car door would not open and her chest was seat belt burned. Property damage was estimated at $6500. MAY 9: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Tammy Postell, 319 Chestnut St.,. operating a 2000 Honda, backed from a parking space at the KM Family YMCA and into a parked 2015 Ram owned by Gary Christopher Roberts, 115 Roberts Farm Road. Property damage was estimated at $1500.
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43.699 trillion dollars. McHenry was heavily involved in whipping Republican support for President Obama’s trade deal, which included fast track authority for the President. ( Politico). McHenry vocally opposed the effort to defund Obamacare. (McClatchy DC). McHenry failed to support legislation that would end the
practice employed by illegal immigrants to use a birth right citizenship loophole to obtain U. S. citizenship. (clerk. House.gov). It is time to put a new and truly conservative representative in Congress to represent us in Washington, DC. I will be voting for Jeff Gregory for Congress on June 7, 2016. He is my choice to stand up for us in Washington. Jeff
will fight for honest, real representation, Christian values, less government, less taxes, and to protect and defend our country, the Constitution and the Bible. If you really want to change for the betterment and future of our country, I encourage you to join with me and vote for Jeff Gregory for Congress on June 7, 2016. KAY CROWE Rutherfordton, NC
The rain Tuesday didn't dampen the ceremonies at Duke Energy when the company raised a 6x10 foot flag. Dedication ceremonies were held inside but employees and guests watched in a light rain for the official flag raising. Photo by MARK BLANTON
NAACP banquet set for June 4 The Cleveland County Branch NAACP will host the annual Rev. M. L. Campbell membership banquet Saturday, June 4, at 6 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church Mary Weathers Family Life Center, 1000 Frederick Street, in Shelby. Keynote speaker will be the Rev. Travis McEntyre, pastor of Harvest House Baptist Church in Mooresboro and President of the Rutherfordton County
Branch NAACP. Members are soliciting advertisements for a program and costs of advertisements run $25, $50 and $100 and deadline date for advertising is May 23. Tickets for the banquet are $25. and all monies and ad copy can be turned in to Cleveland County Branch NAACP, 108 W. Warren St., Shelby, NC 28150. For further information contact Esther Campbell at 704-
739-3352 or Dorothy Ann Mask at 7054-466-5901. Rev. Melvin L. Clark is Cleveland County Branch NAACP 5379 President and Eva C. Abbott is event chairperson. Members of the committee are Johnny Brooks, Julie C. Brooks, Esther Campbell, Bernice Hector, Robert Hector, Louise Jackson, Dorothy Ann Mask, Elizabeth Ross, Frank Williams and Marilyn Williams.
15 area students receive degrees Fifteen students from the Kings Mountain area received college degrees in graduation exercises at Gardner-Webb University at Boiling Springs. Jo Ann Appleman, AS in Nursing, Ambra Hopper, BSN in Nursingand Lauren Tessneer, MSN Family Nursing Practitioner, are all of Grover.
Kings Mountain graduates are Austin Allen, BS Biology; Kayla Bearden, MA Curriculum & Instruction; Brandi Beavers, BS Criminal Justice; Morgan Cole, MSN Family Nurse Practitioner; Candice Forbes, BS Accounting; Janet Fortenberry, BSN Nursing; Zachary Hayes, BSN Nursing; Sarah Scog-
gins, BS Middle Grades Education; Jane't Stewart, AS Nursing; Martha Ware, BSN Nursing; Megan Weaver, AS Nursing; and Lindsey Wright, BA Art. Ninety-four Cleveland County students are among the more than 600 who received degrees during spring commencement May 6-7.
PHOENIX always rises From Page 1A long battle. He's up to the challenge. “Never give up” he tells his classmates as he gives them high-fives and a smile that's contagious. And Phoenix says he will never give up. Phoenix collapsed while doing drills at basketball practice in Inlay City, Michigan 4 ½ years ago and suffered a massive stroke. After weeks in a coma and three brain surgeries doctors were unsure of his progress. But the team of doctors at DMC Rehabilitation Institute, Detroit, Michigan never gave up. Indeed, Phoenix and his Mom, Leigh Green, have always been close but nearly inseparable since Jan. 4, 2012, the day that both of their lives were changed forever. Leigh was working from home that day when she received a call from the high school's front office saying 14-year-old Phoenix had fallen during basketball practice. School officials had already called 911 and Phoenix was taken by Lapeer EMS to Lapeer Regional Medical Center. He was transferred by helicopter to Detroit Receiving Hospital's neuro-trauma unit. There doctors removed pressure on his brain. Complications occurred that required a second surgery which removed half of his right brain. He wasn't expected to survive. Family was flying in from out of state to say goodbyes. But then, as fate would have it, a miracle occurred. On the day he opened his eyes he wrote “I love you” to both his Mom and his older sister on a piece of
paper. He walked out of the hospital with a cane and hundreds of people lined the streets cheering him. Phoenix said his friends raised $19,000 to help pay his medical bills. He returned to school, initially attending classes two days a week and taking three subjects. The family moved to Kings Mountain two years ago to join Leigh's sister, Lureen Helton, and nephew Joshua Helton, 17, a junior at KMHS. Phoenix has two sisters, Aja, 24, of Seattle, Washington and Sydney, 22, of Michigan. His Dad, Chad, lives in Detroit, Michigan. “I look like my Dad,'' said the 6 ft 11 inches tall Phoenix who would have no trouble sinking a basketball in a basket. Grandparents Stewart and Cathy Green moved from Michigan to Kings Mountain last year to be on his support team. Still Phoenix has physical limitations, including his vision. Neuro-surgeons looking at his brain scans say there is no scientific explanation for his survival. The only explanation, ac-
cording to his Mom, is that God had other plans for him. Julienne Wagner is by his side at school.' 'He's funny, very smart, and a celebrity on campus, greets everyone with a big smile and makes friends easily. He is the first to raise his hand in class when the teacher asks a questions and he's an A student.” Super bright and polite, his friends in study hall, art, physical science and foods classes say. Two weeks ago he experienced an emotion of heavy sadness so his Mom says a different part of his brain is working. After graduation, what are his plans? He will enroll at Cleveland Community College and he's excited. He will continue to volunteer at the YMCA two days a week and continue rehabilitation. Phoenix has overcome an incredible amount of diversity emerging from tragedy to triumph. “We're blessed,'' says his Mom, as Phoenix gives her a big hug.
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Kings Mountain was well represented at the Cleveland County Sports Hall of Fame induction and awards ceremony last week at Shelby City Park. Pictured at top, left to right, are retired KMHS wrestling coach Steve Moffitt who was inducted into the Hall of Fame; Mountaineer baseball player Will Wilson who received a Certificate of Merit; and KMHS senior three-sport athlete Miranda Ellis who was the recipient of the Hall of Fame’s scholarship. In picture below, left to right, are David and Marie Brinkley who received the WOHS Fan of the Year Award; KMHS three-sport athlete Gwen Hopper who received the KMHS Honor Athlete Award; and Gary Stewart who received the Paris Yelton Memorial Service Award.
Mountaineers in third round of 3A playoffs Kings Mountain High’s baseball team outscored its opponents 19-0 in the first two rounds of the state 3A playoffs last week. The Mountaineers defeated West Henderson 10-0 in five innings Tuesday night, and whipped Cox Mill 9-0 Friday. Both games were played at KM’s Lancaster Field, where the Mountaineers went undefeated for the season with a 12-0 record. The Mountaineers carried a 20-5 mark to Thomasville last night for a game with third-seeded Ledford. Getting strong pitching performances from senior Matt Absher and junior Madisyn Bolin, good hitting and base running and top notch defense, the Mountaineers were playing their best baseball of the season. NC State-bound Will Wilson clubbed his 13th
and 14th home runs of the season, blasting a three-shot to put the Mountaineers up 3-0 in the second inning against West Henderson; and launching a two-run shot high over the left-center field fence to round out the scoring against Cox Mill. Thomas Lavin’s two-run homer in the third inning put the Mountaineers up 5-0 against West Henderson, and the Mountaineers ended the game in the bottom of the fifth on a walk off threerun double by Palmer Davis. Lavin got the inning going with a single to center. David Gamble came in to run for Lavin and stole second. Bolin walked and both runners moved up on a wild pitch. Gamble scored on a wild pitch and Bolin moved to third. Bolin scored as Steven Russell laid down a perfect squeeze
Kings Mountain High’s women’s soccer team fell to Marvin Ridge 4-1 in the second round of the state 3A playoffs Friday night at KM’s John Gamble Stadium. The Lady Mountaineers had won their opening round game 7-0 over Asheville Erwin on Tuesday evening, but their offense couldn’t get a consistent attack going against a very good Marvin Ridge team which came in with a 12-6-2 record. Kings Mountain finished its season as champions of the South Mountain Athletic Conference with a 16-0 league record and 19-3-1 overall mark. Virginia Dellinger scored five goals against Erwin to bring her single season scoring record to 57 goals. She had eclipsed the previous record of 50 in the Lady Mountaineers’ final regular season game. Dellinger also dished out two assists. Lindsey Deaver contributed two goals and four assists, and Paloma Dettloff added one assist. Ashley Rhom and Baylee Marr split time in goal. Marvin Ridge controlled Friday’s game from the start, consistently moving downfield for good shots on the KM defense. The Lady Mavericks built a 3-0 halftime lead. Kings Mountain scored in the first two minutes of the second half as Deaver tallied off an assist from Cassidy Calhoun. The Lady Mountaineers had some more scor-
Natalie Lutz throws the ball in for Kings Mountain in last week’s state playoff game with Asheville Erwin at Gamble Stadium. ing opportunities, but couldn’t connect. Marvin Ridge scored with 14 minutes left to wrap up the victory and advance. With all 18 players returning next year, as well as some talented players coming up from Kings Mountain Middle School, the Lady Mountaineers will be looking to go much farther in the state playoffs.
Kings Mountain’s Will Wilson is congratulated by Coach Matt Bridges as he rounds third on his 13th home run of the year against West Henderson in the state 3A playoffs. (Photos by Gary Smart) bunt, which Russell beat out for a single. Brian Lysek walked, and Wilson was intentionally walked to load the bases. Davis fouled off a number of pitches before connecting with a slicing double down the left field line to end the game on the mercy rule. While all that was going
on, Absher was being his usual self on the mound, holding the visitors to just four this while striking out five. West Henderson’s only scoring threat came in the top of the first when a leadoff walk and single put runners on first and third with one out. Absher buckled See BASEBALL, Page 2B
Sarah Drennan heads the ball in last week’s state playoff win over Asheville Erwin at Gamble Stadium. (Photos by Gary Smart)
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KM tennis places 4 on all-conference team Kings Mountain High placed four players on the 2016 All-SMAC Conference tennis team. Mountaineers selected were Dylan Ervin, Gibson Conner, Bailey Goodson and Landon Ervin. “I’m excited,” said Mountaineer coach Rick Henderson. “During singles
conference play these players combined for a 96 percent winning percentage to earn these four conference picks.” Kings Mountain had the most individuals from any team on the All-SMAC unit. The Mountaineers completed their season last week with a 7-1 loss to a strong
Hickory team in the second round of the state playoffs. They finished with an impressive 10-3 overall record and a 6-1 conference record. This was the second consecutive year that the Mountaineers were defeated in the second round of the state dual team playoffs. “I told our kids they need
to hold their heads high because when you get deep in the state playoffs such as the last 16 teams out of 100 high schools, that’s truly something to be proud of,” Henderson said. “Hickory is similar to Shelby when it comes to having such a rich history in tennis. Whether it’s boys or girls teams they
always seem to go deep into the playoffs.” HICKORY 7, KM 1 Singles William Einfalt (H) d. Dylan Ervin 6-3, 6-0; Edgar Ellis (H) d. Francisco Mass 6-4, 6-4; Sam Wimmer (H) d. Bailey Godoson 7-5, 6-0; Landon Ervin (KM) d. Josh
Arditti 7-5, 4-6, 11-9 (tie breaker); Ian McPherson (H) d. Dane Skeith 6-2, 6-0; Bo Poston (H) d. Jerry Fite 7-5, 6-2. Doubles Einfalt/Ellis (H) d. D. Ervin/G. Conner 10-8; S. Wimmer/I.McPherson (H) d. Goodson/Skeith 10-1.
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down with two strikeouts to get out of the inning. Lavin, Wilson and Russell had two hits each to lead the KM plate attack. Bolin turned in a superb pitching performance against Cox Mill Friday, giving up just two harmless singles and striking out
seven. He retired the side in the first, second, fourth, sixth and seventh innings. The Mountaineers actually gave him the only run he would need in the bottom of the first. Wilson was hit by a pitched ball to lead things off. He stole second and third and scored on Lavin’s two-out single to left. Wilson walked again to
lead off the third, and Davis followed with an infield single. John Bell laid down a perfect sacrifice bunt. Wilson, on second base, never slowed down as he rounded third and slid head-first into home for a 2-0 lead. Davis made it 3-0 when Absher’s grounder to third was thrown away at first. Kings Mountain broke the game open with its final
six runs in the sixth inning. With one away, Lavin and Absher walked, and Bolin reached on an infield hit. Russell’s walk forced in a run. Lysek laid down a perfect squeeze bunt which was thrown away at first to run the score to 6-0. Bailey’s single stretched the lead to 7-0 before Wilson’s long home run rounded out the scoring.
Kings Mountain’s Orlandus Gamble finished second in the high jump in Saturday’s Western 3A Regional track and field meet in Asheville. MATT ABSHER
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Kings Mountain’s 4x200 relay team of Shawn Grier, Shyrone Reid, Tray Lee and Malik Banner will participate in this week’s state meet in Greensboro.
5 from KM qualify for state track meet Kings Mountain High’s men’s track team participated in the Western 3A Regional meet Saturday at Reynolds High School in Asheville. Five Mountaineers will go on to this week’s state meet in Greensboro.
The highest finishing Mountaineer was Orlandus Gamble, who was second in the high jump with a jump of 6’2”. Qualifying in third place in the 4x200 relay were Shawn Grier, Shyrone Reid, Tray Lee and Malik Banner.
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KM’s Goff fifth in state tourney Kings Mountain High sophomore Alex Goff finished fifth in last week’s state 3A golf tournament at Whispering Pines. He turned the par 72 layout with a two-over-par 7472—146 to finish four shots out of first place. “Alex hit the ball very well both days and put himself in good position for several birdie putt opportunities,” said Mountaineer coach Kevin Moss. “On the first day, he just couldn’t get his four to six foot birdie putts to fall. “On the second day he played solid all day and was able to capitalize more on birdie opportunities.” One of his best shots of
the tournament came on the first day on hole #15, a par five. After his tee shot, he was left with 230 yards to the pin. He hit his second shot within six inches of the hole for a tap-in eagle. “He is a very competitive player and played his heart out both days,” noted Moss. Last year as a freshman, Goff finished 24th in the state. “Finishing fifth this year is a tremendous accomplishment for him,” said Moss. “As much as he plays and practices, he will only continue to get better and hopefully next year he will have the opportunity to compete for both a team and individual state championship.”
Kings Mountain’s Alex Goff hits approach shot at last week’s NCHSAA 3A championship golf tournament in Southern Pines.
Moss said the Mountaineer men’s and women’s golf teams are fortunate to have tremendous support from businesses and individuals in the Kings Mountain community. Money donated was used to purchase team shirts, hats, shorts and KMHS golf bags for both teams. Persons contributing to the cause included BP Amaco (Bill Parker), Brian and Miriam Goff, Butler Auto (Mike Butler), Choice USA Beverages (Ty Withers), Derand Peppers, Eric Spicer, Ervin Clinic (Link and Ginger Ervin), Hometown Hardware (Howard Elmore), Innovative Pool Designs (Matt and Amy Bailey), KM Pool (Ted
Ford), KM Touchdown Club, Morris Scrap Metal (Neil Morris), Patriot Jacks (John Herndon), Timms Furniture (Rick Moore), and W&B Trucking (Jabo White). JC Bridges and Janet Anthony donated 5-gallon buckets of practice balls. “I would like to thank Kings Mountain Country Club for all they do for both our men’s and women’s golf teams,” Moss said. “John McGinnis and his staff go out of their way to make arrangements for us to practice each day and host several golf matches each season.”
Legion opens season here Monday Kings Mountain Post 155 American Legion baseball opens its season Monday at 7 p.m. against Mooresville at Lancaster Field. The game was originally scheduled for Friday night but has been re-set due to Kings Mountain and North Lincoln’s participation in the state 3A tournament. Mark Champion takes
over as head coach of the KM team and has a 19-man roster that includes most of the starters off the current KMHS nine as well as some talented players from Bessemer City High. Brandon Bell, who spent this spring playing college ball at Catawba Valley, will return for one more year of eligibility and will give the
team a boost at the bat and in the outfield. Other players include Matt Absher, Steven Russell, Hunter Champion, Darin Guffey, Hunter Cash, Andrew Baber, Tucker Carroll, Daniel Bagwell, Alec Bell, Tyler Swift, Austin Sellers, Will Wilson, John Harris, Madisyn Bolin, Palmer Davis, Bryson Bai-
ley, Jacob Nixon and Alec Seaward. Kings Mountain will play a 23-game regular season schedule. They will compete in the Eastern Division of Area IV. All home games will be played at Kings Mountain High School. Single games will begin at 7 p.m. and doubleheaders at 5 p.m.
THE SCHEDULE MAY 23 – Mooresville 26 – at Gaston Braves 31 – Gastonia JUNE 3 – at Gastonia 5 – at Union Co. (DH) 6 – Cherryville 7 – at Huntersville 8 – Maiden (DH)
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Kings Mountain High School opened its spring football workouts Monday with cooler than normal temperature and high expectations. A good mix of JV and varsity prospects were on hand. Workouts will continue for 10 days, ending on Friday, May 27. Workouts will be Monday through Friday
for the two-week period; however, if practice is cancelled because of inclement weather the team may be called in for Saturday workouts. Kings Mountain will participate in some 7-on-7 passing competition during the summer and will begin official practice in August. The Mountaineers’ season opener is Friday, August 19 at North Gaston.
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Boy Scouts participated in a Camporee Local Boy Scouts participated in a Camporee April 29-May 1 which was on the theme, “Scout Commader” and based on the TV show, “Duck Dynasty.” Participating in the event were Scouts from Troop 92 Kings Mountain, Troops 101, 104, 104,and 107 from Shelby; Troop 112 of Lawndale; Toop 117 of Boiling Springs and Troop 413 from Belwood. The Camporee was held on the property of Mike Still off Highway 150 near the new Foothills Shooting Range.
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The Small Business Center at Cleveland Community College is offering two seminars this summer. “We want to continue giving all businesses and organizations in Cleveland County opportunities to improve their potential for success,� said Steve Padgett, Director of the Small Business Center. Non-profit organizations must continually look for new funding sources and ways to support their services and mission. A special seminar entitled Fundraising Fundamentals for Non-Profits will be held at the LeGrand Center, room 6109, on Thursday, May 26, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. This session will review the primary elements of fundraising, compare the types of fundraising to the organization’s needs, and describe best practices. On Thursday, June 2, a seminar about How to Start a Business—Identifying the ABCs will be held at the LeGrand Center, room 6109, from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. The seminar will identify and discuss in detail the factors and topics that are crucial to starting a business. This class is for the entrepreneur or prospective small business owner. Everyone is invited to attend these FREE seminars. The fall schedule for small business seminars is being prepared at this time. Topics, dates and locations for these seminars will be announced soon. For more information contact Steve Padgett at 704-669-4146 or email him at padgetts@clevelandcc.edu.
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Westover Baptist Old Fashioned Day Overalls and hats, pretty aprons and bonnets were modeled by members of the congregation of Westover Baptist Church Sunday as they celebrated an old fashioned day. “It's fun,'' said the pastor Rev. Kevin Whittington. After the morning worship service there was dinner on the grounds from tables holding a variety of good food and Timber Ridge provided music during the afternoon.
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Featured Special Lease: Closed end lease for 2016 Accord Sedan CVT LX (CR2F3GEW) available to well-qualified lessees approved by Why lease with Honda? Honda Financial Services. Not all lessees will qualify. Higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. MSRP $23,740.00 (includes destination, excludes tax, license, title fees, registration, documentation fees, options, insurance & the like). Actual net capitalized cost $22,932.36. Net capitalized cost includes $595 acquisition fee. Dealer contribution may vary & could affect actual lease payment. Total monthly payments $9,500.00. Option to purchase as lease end $13,769.20. Must take new retail delivery on vehicle from dealer stock. Lessee responsible for maintenance, excessive wear/tear and 15¢/mile over 12,000 miles/year for vehicles with MSRP less then $30.000 and 20¢/mile over 12,000 miles/year for vehicles with MSRP of $30.000 or more. See your Honda Dealer for complete details.
Featured Special Lease: Closed end lease for 2016 Civic Sedan CVT LX (FB2F5FEW) available to well-qualified lessees approved by Why lease with Honda? Honda Financial Services. Not all lessees will qualify. Higher lease rates apply for lesses with lower credit ratings. MSRP $20,125.00 (includes destination, excludes tax, license, title fees, registration, documentation fees, options, insurance and the like). Actual net capitalized cost $18,734.68. Net capitalized cost includes $595 acquisition fee. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect actual lease payment. Total monthly payments $7,980.00. Option to purchase at lease end $11,270.00. Must take new retail delivery on vehicle from dealer stock. Lessee responsible for maintenance, excessive wear/tear and 15¢/mile over 12,000 miles/year for vehicles with MSRP less than $30,000, and 20¢/mile over 12,000 miles/year for vehicles with MSRP of $30,000 or more. See your Honda dealer for complete details.
2016 Honda CR-V CVT 2WD LX
2016 Honda Odyssey 6 Speed Auto., LX Featured Special Lease
Featured Standard Lease
$229.00 per month for 36 months. $2,999.00 total due at signing.
$279.00 per month for 36 months. $2,499.00 total due at signing.
229
$
per month
Includes down payment with no security deposit. Excludes taxes, titles and dealer fees. For well-qualified lessees.
279
$
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per month
36
month term
month term
2,999
$
2,499
$
due at signing
due at signing
Why lease with Honda?
Why lease with Honda?
FEATURED LEASE: Closed end lease for 2016 CR-V CVT 2WD LX (RM3H3GEW) available to well-qualified lessees approved by Honda Financial Services. Not all lessees will qualify. Higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. MSRP $24,495.00 (includes destination, excludes tax, license, title, registration, documentation fees, options, insurance and the like). Actual net capitalized cost $22,034.22. Net capitalized cost includes $595 acquisition fee. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect actual lease payment. Total monthly payments $8,931.00. Option to purchase at lease end $15,676.80. Must take new retail delivery on vehicle from dealer stock. Lessee responsible for maintenance, excessive wear/tear and 15¢/mile over 12,000 miles/year for vehicles with MSRP less than $30,000, and 20¢/mile over 12,000 miles/year for vehicles with MSRP of $30,000 or more. See your Honda dealer for complete details.
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Closed end lease for 2016 Odyssey 6 Speed Automatic LX (RL5H2GEW) available to well-qualified lessees approved by Honda Financial Services. Not all lessees will qualify. Higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. MSRP $30,175.00 (includes destination, excludes tax, license, title, registration, documentation fees, options, insurance and the like). Actual net capitalized cost $26,473.40. Net capitalized cost includes $595 acquisition fee. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect actual lease payment. Total monthly payments $10,044.00. Option to purchase at lease end $17,199.75. Must take new retail delivery on vehicle from dealer stock. Lessee responsible for maintenance, excessive wear/tear and 15¢/mile over 12,000 miles/year for vehicles with MSRP less than $30,000, and 20¢/mile over 12,000 miles/year for vehicles with MSRP of $30,000 or more. See your Honda dealer for complete details.
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2003 Honda Odyssey EX
2002 Honda Accord EX
2008 Saturn Vue XE
2008 Kia Sedona
One owner, very good condition.
V6, auto., air, loaded.
4 cylinder, auto., good miles, very clean.
V6, auto., only 96K miles, cold air, clean.
10,646
$
12,797
$
13,965
$
F1385Q
7868A
2008 Kia Sorento EX
2008 Honda Accord EXL
V6, auto., air, only 91K miles.
4 cyl., auto., leather, sunroof.
$16,789
$
18,027
F7967A
14,270
F7956A
F1351Q
2012 Hyundai Sonata
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT
4 cyl., auto., air, loaded, clean, only 68K miles.
V6, auto, 3 door, very clean.
$
18,899
$
F1409P
20,247
7980A
1429P
2012 Honda Civic EXL
2015 Chrysler 200 S
2013 Nissan Rogue
2013 Honda Accord EXL
4 cyl., auto., Navigation, excellent condition.
Leather, sunroof, loaded, very sporty!
4 cyl., auto, only 33K miles, very nice.
4 cyl., auto., sunroof, only 38K mi., must see!
$
20,851
$
23,623
1421P
$
24,265
F7929A
36,995
F1447P
F1361P
2011 Cadillac SRX
2014 Nissan Frontier
2007 Hummer H2
2015 Cadillac SRX
Loaded, low miles, very sharp!
V6, auto., Crew Cab, loaded, only 22K miles.
V8, auto., loaded, good miles, very clean.
Luxury Edition, all options, extra clean!
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