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Gamble honored by DAR for Veterans Day Parade and work with children’s literacy Observance November 11 Anne Hord Gamble was honored by the Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter, NSDAR, for her work with children’s literacy. Storytime with Miss Anne is a favorite among young readers at Mauney Memorial Library. During the pandemic, Storytime continued via Zoom meetings. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Storytime with Miss Anne is held at 10:30 a.m. And Bedtime Storytime is held the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. In-person Storytime is held on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. at Mauney Memorial Library. Congratulating Gamble, Chapter DAR Literacy Chair Loretta Cozart said, “Anne, this acknowledgment is much deserved! You are a tireless advocate for literacy
Road closures near Patriots Park City of Kings Mountain is proud to host its annual Veterans Day Parade and Observance, Thursday, November 11. Beginning at 10:30 am, this special event will begin at the Joy Theatre with a parade to Patriots Park being led by the KMPD Color Guard. A service, which will feature a five-minute presentation entitled “Recognition of SerCol. Frederick Hambright Chapter Regent Robin Meyer presents a certificate to Anne Hord Gamble for her tireless work for children’s literacy in Kings Mountain. Photo provided among our youngest readers. You have ‘Storytime with Miss Anne’ several times a week and even do a bedtime
story once a month. Encouraging young readers early is the key to a lifetime of reading and learning.”
KMPD Chief Proctor, Terricia Wingo honored By Loretta Cozart Chief of Police Lisa Proctor, Terricia Wingo, and Carol Ann Hoard were honored at the 2021 Cleveland County Distinguished Women’s Banquet at the LeGrand Center in Shelby on November 4. Proctor and Wingo are from the Kings Mountain area. Carol Ann Hoard is a minister in Shelby. Senator Ted Alexander was in attendance and spoke of these honorees saying, “Each of these women have excelled in their various civic endeavors making our county a better place to live and setting an example for others. Thanks to the Commission for Women for putting on a moving event honoring these recipients.” The recipients were given certificates of appreciation from the NC Senate in recognition of their award from the commission. Senator Alexander went on to share, “Each of these women, in their own way, gave God and Jesus Christ the honor and glory for their work and achieve-
Chief Lisa Proctor and Terricia Wingo were honored during the 2021 Cleveland County Distinguished Women’s Banquet. Photo provided ments. Chief Proctor: the first Woman chief of Police in Cleveland County who also has her own ministry; Carol Ann Hoard: her work as a youth minister and as the Christmas Tree lady; and Terricia Wingo for her selfless ministering of the gospel
to the homeless and bereft in the community. Each of their stories were uplifting and further attest to how living out of one’s Christian faith always makes for a better community! Thanks to each of these women for their magnificent achievements!”
School board tables Central School decision until January 10 At Cleveland County’s school board meeting on November 8, at 6 p.m., the board voted to table the decision on the sale of Central School for 60-days, until January 10. A closed session to discuss a personnel matter and two
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properties on the surplus list lasted about one-hour. The property behind Grover School received a bid of $49,000 and the school board unanimously voted to accept that bid. During the October 11
school board meeting, members voted to place Central School in Kings Mountain and a home behind Grover School on their surplus property list. School policy is to afford the board of county commissioners the first opportunity to obtain any real property at the fair market price or a See CENTRAL, Page 7A
vice”, music by Dale Brittain and the Loch Norman Pipe Band, and a keynote ad-
dress by Mr. Jason Falls, will then be held at the Liberty See PARADE, Page 5A
Putnam retires after 30+ years of service During the October 26 city council meeting, John T. Putnam was recognized by City of Kings Mountain for his service to the city with a proclamation. Later that week, a retirement party was held in his honor. Assistant City Manager / Energy Services Nick Hendricks said of John T., “I have had the privilege and honor to serve alongside Johnny for over 30 years. Johnny has been a loyal employee and friend to me and the city through his ongoing efforts in making the Electric Division a better place. Johnny was also dedicated to seeing younger lineman thrive in their profession. He never looked at his job as just a job but looked at it as a career that he was very proud off. I am very proud
Mayor Scott Neisler recognized by Proclamation John T. Putnam for his years of service to the citizens of Kings Mountain. Photo by Christy Conner of the accomplishments Johnny made throughout his journey. He never allowed
defeat as an option in his work or personal life. Job Well Done!”
KM family receives water well system Chris Long, retired NFL player and Waterboys founder, teamed up with Xylem Inc., Water Well Trust and Talking Rain AQA to provide clean, safe drinking water to a Kings Mountain. The Blanchard family received a donated water well system, including equipment, well drilling and installation on Wednesday, November 3. The family’s water well had a hole in the casing, causing their water to be brown and rusty. They relied on bottled water for drinking. The donation is the seventh joint Hometown H2O project for The Chris Long Foundation, Xylem, and the Water Well Trust. Hometown H2O is a domestic water program dedicated to bringing clean, sustainable water to people and communities in need across the See WELL, Page 5A
Waterboys teamed up with Xylem Inc., Water Well Trust, and Talking Rain AQA to provide a local family with a new water well. Photo By Julie Dohearty
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