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LIBERTY MOUNTAIN CAST– Rehearsals began this past Saturday for the fifth season of “Liberty Mountain.” The play will open Friday June 29 at the Joy Performance Center in Kings Mountain. Photo provided by Bob Inman
Liberty Mountain returns for fifth season By Loretta Cozart ‘Liberty Mountain’ returns for its fifth season at the Joy Performance Theater on July 29th. For those not familiar, ‘Liberty Mountain’ is a play written about the Battle of Kings Mountain and those who lived it, written by Robert Inman. Bob, as he is known by most here, is a playwright, author, retired news anchor for
WBTV, and descendant of one of the patriots at the Battle of Kings Mountain. Caleb Sigmon is the Artistic Director who makes those fight and battle scenes look real. And, for theater, battle scenes can be difficult. He interprets the words of the play and brings the story to life through staging, lights, and sound. Many of the cast members
have been in the play for all five seasons. The cast began rehearsals, which means we aren’t far from opening night. In addition to seeing a lot more cars in the downtown area at night, local businesses can anticipate brisk business during the run of ‘Liberty Mountain.’ Jackie Sibley-Newton, Director of Travel & Tourism of the Cleveland County Chamber
of Commerce says that visitor spending resulted in tax receipts of $1.68 million dollars in Cleveland County in 2015. As a result, each resident pays $74 less in taxes each year. But how does Liberty Mountain help Kings Mountain business owners? “We keep a steady business here,” said Leon Camaj of 238 Cherokee Grill and 238 Pizzeria. “We always notice an increase
in sales and patronage during the four-week run of Liberty Mountain. From 4 pm to 7 pm, folks join us for dinner prior to the performance. Many come back by afterward. When you have a full page of reservations each night of the play, it’s a good thing for business.” Camaj, a New York native, continues, “After the play, guests come in and tell us it is their second or third
year seeing it and how much they enjoy watching the performance evolve over time. It is exciting how much the community supports this play. We do our part to support it, too. I’ve lived in Kings Mountain four years now and I love it here. I’m not going anywhere.” To find out more about ‘Liberty Mountain,’ turn to page 3A.
Little Caesar’s employees robbed Monday morning Kings Mountain police need your help solving a robbery Monday at Little Caesar’s at 501 East King Street. A man with a weapon reportedly entered the businesses just before the store
opened at 11 a.m. and demanded money from three employees. The three gave him money and he left the building on foot. The suspect is a black man, approximately six feet tall and 220 pounds. He was
wearing a black hoodie and pants. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Bryan McGinnis at 704-734-0444 or Cleveland County Crime Stoppers at 704-481-8477.
Resurrection Lutheran Church community garden still has space available. Photo submitted
Resurrection Lutheran has space available in communty garden Left: Christy Conner, Special Events Director and Sharon Robbs, Main Street Director at the City of Kings Mountain’s Disney-themed exhibit. Photo submitted
City of KM shares first place honors at Business Showcase By Loretta Cozart The 2018 Cleveland County Chamber’s Business Showcase was hosted at Duke Energy Training Facility in Kings Mountain on June 12, from
5:30-8:30 p.m. The theme of the showcase was Disney Magic. The City of Kings Mountain’s Disney themed exhibit shared First Place honors. The Cleveland County Chamber’s Business Showcase is a premier networking event, which provides opportunities to maximize
a company’s visibility through displays of products and services, along with the chance to connect personally with potential customers. This event is held every year in Kings Mountain and features a trade show for businesses and a kickoff reception.
By Loretta Cozart Resurrection Lutheran Church still has space available in their Community Garden for folks interested in planting. Space is available for members of the congregation and the community who have an interest in growing their own fruits and vegetables. A small tiller is even available to turn the soil. "Every year is different. I don’t know how farmers aren’t stressed every spring, because I worry over too much rain, not enough rain, late freeze, turning the land, etc. Yet every year we are
thrilled with the harvest and love cooking, eating and sharing fresh green beans, cantaloupe, peas, squash, zucchini, okra, and more," said Kim DeVane who is one of the managers of the Community Garden. Gardening isn't just about growing fruits and vegetables though. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), moderate-intensity level activity for 2.5 hours each week can reduce the risk for obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, stroke, depression, colon
cancer and premature death. Those that choose gardening as their moderate-intensity exercise are more likely to exercise 40-50 minutes longer on average than those that choose activities like walking or biking. "Since we missed planting cabbage, kale, lettuce in the spring, we are going to try a fall planting, so folks can call 704-974-6300 and leave a message if interested," said DeVane. Resurrection Lutheran Church provides the land and water, you supply the labor and TLC.
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■ OBITUARIES
William Harmon, Jr. William Preston Harmon Jr. “Billy,” died Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Atrium Healthcare, Charlotte. He lived in Kings Mountain and was the son of the late William Preston Harmon Sr. and Jean Wilkinson Harmon. He was a very humble and tender hearted person who loved spending quality time with his family. He loved four wheeler adventures with the kids when they were young and collecting Farmall tractors and taking the grandkids to tractor pulls. He would do anything he could to help someone and will be missed greatly by those who loved him. He is survived by his fiance, Theresa Barber, of the home; stepson, Kevin Barber and wife Rhonda of Kings Mountain; step daughter, Audra Price and husband Thomas of Kings Mountain; sister Julie Harmon of Boiling Springs; step grandchildren, Brison and Clay Barber, Zack Price and Colt Barber; aunts and uncles, and several cousins. The funeral was held at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Bethlehem Church. Interment followed the service at Grover Cemetery. Dr. Steve Taylor and Pastor Jimmy Powell officiated. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences: www.claybarnette.com
Miss 4th pageant set in Cherryville The Miss Fourth of July Pageant will be held on Tuesday, July 3 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cherryville Community Building, 106 South Jacob Street, Cherryville. Girls ages 0-18 years from Gaston, Cleveland, Lincoln, and surrounding counties may enter the pageant. Contestants wear a casual patriotic sundress or outfit and everyone receives a tiara. The pageant is sponsored by the Little Miss Gastonia Pageant. For information, call (704) 6783290 or visit the “Little Miss Gastonia Pageant” page on Facebook to download the application. The pageant is an official event of the big Fourth of July celebration in downtown Cherryville that includes music by “Too Much Sylvia” and other activities. The celebration concludes with a fireworks display.
Lewis Alexander Jenkins
Lewis Jenkins, 81 of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 13, 2018 at his home. Born in Gaston County, NC, he was the son of the late Roby Jonas Jenkins and Shirley Stewart Jenkins. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Gay Jenkins. Lewis was also preceded in death by sisters, Dorothy McGill and Colleen Birchfield and a brother Ronald Jenkins Sr. He enjoyed raising beagles, woodworking, reading and gardening in his spare time. Lewis was a devoted family man. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. He is survived by his children: Denise Blackmon (Roy) Shelby NC; Mark Jenkins KM NC; Kevin Jenkins (Janet) KM NC; Bryan Jenkins (Gail) KM NC; Karen Lemley (Kenneth) KM NC; Katherine Jenkins KM NC; 3 Grandchildren: Paul Creasman (Tracy), Alex Jenkins, Chad Blanton, 3 Great-Grandchildren: Ryan Creasman, Millie Creasman, and Victoria Blanton. Sisters: Mary Frances Vernon (Bobby) Kings Mountain, NC and Diane Jenkins (Nan) Winston Salem, NC Brother: Cecil Jenkins (Ruth) Rapid City, SD Numerous Nieces and Nephews The funeral was held on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 11:00 AM at David Baptist Church, with Rev. Brian Taule officiating. Interment was in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Shelby, NC Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County 951 Wendover Heights Dr. Shelby NC 28150. A guest register is available at www.harrisfunerals. com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
“A Tour Of Men” Program “The Men on The Move Outreach Ministry” at Galilee United Methodist Church would like to invite your Men’s Choir and congregation to be one of our special guest at our annual Men’s Day Program. The theme of this program will be “A TOUR OF MEN” and the scripture is Ephesians 4:11. The speaker will be Bishop Gerald McCleave of Spartanburg, S.C. Special entertainment will be by Jai Griggs from Kings Mountain, Louie Nixon from Lincolnton and Tamesha Young Project from Greensville, SC. Hope to see you on Sunday, June 24th, 2018 at 2:30 pm at Galilee United Methodist Church located on 117 Galilee Church Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 to help our men in uplifting our Lord and Savior. For more information call Danny McDowell – 704-860-5512.
This bus load of children and their leaders were touring the Gateway Trail on Friday, a Wilderness Camp for kids from a Charlotte YMCA. Photo by Shirley Brutko
Nivens serves as Page for NC House of Representatives Daniel Nivens, a student at Gaston Christian School, recently served as a Page for the North Carolina House of Representatives. He is the son of Rhonda Nivens and Rob Nivens and was sponsored by Speaker Tim Moore (R), Cleveland. Mr. Nivens was appointed and introduced to the Members of the House during session on Monday night. The North Carolina House Page Program offers a unique and firsthand experience to students from across the state. Each year, the program provides a captivating in-
sight into government by connecting students with elected leaders of North Carolina. Pages are given the opportunity to observe North Carolina lawmakers, lobbyists, staff, and constituents working together in the legislative process. The Pages witness and learn how a bill becomes a law, the structure of state government, and the legislative process. House Pages attend session and committee meetings each day. House Pages are also given the opportunity to provide office assistance to members and staff of the House of Representatives.
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Chapman, Appalachian student presents research at 21st Annual Celebration BOONE, N.C. — The 21st Annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors hosted by the Office of Student Research at Appalachian State University was held April 19, with over 176 abstracts submitted for the event. Students had the opportunity to submit their poster to a competition that is reviewed by an interdisciplinary panel of Appalachian faculty members. A total of 176 posters were presented at the event, and the top 10 undergraduate and 10 graduate posters were then selected to be presented in front of a panel of judges. Of those submissions, the top three finalists in each group received awards. The top three winners in the undergraduate student category were Carmen Montero ’18, of Alpharetta, Georgia, who graduated in May with a Bachelor of Science in biology; Morgan Baker, a senior geology and recreation management double major from Palmyra, Virginia; and Jacob Dorsett, a senior geology major from Monroe. n the graduate student category, students Adam Willits, of Apex, Heather Guy, who is from the United Kingdom, and Lauren Anderson, of Lowell, were the top three winners. Both Guy and Anderson are in Appalachian’s Master of Arts in geography program, and Willits is pursuing a Master of Science in biology. Cassidy Chapman, a senior biology major from Kings Mountain presented a research poster entitled “An Exploration of N-Terminus Peptide Growth in Nano-Reactors. Students representing a variety of majors in Appala-
Cassidy Chapman, a senior biology major from Kings Mountain, far right, and Alli Bumgarner, a junior exercise science major from Taylorsville, second from left, pose with their research mentor, Dr. Nicholas Shaw, assistant professor in Appalachian’s Department of Chemistry. Chapman and Bumgarner presented a research poster titled An Exploration of N-Terminus Peptide Growth in Nano-Reactors at the 21st Annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors. Photo by Ellen Gwin Burnette chian’s College of Arts and Sciences — including those offered by the Department of Biology, the Department of Geography and Planning and the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences — presented 119 of the 176 total
posters. Dr. Neva J. Specht, dean of Appalachian’s College of Arts and Sciences, said, “It’s so impressive to see the number of students involved in undergraduate and graduate research from the college, but more im-
portantly, the quality. It’s great that these collaborative efforts from our students with their faculty mentors can be recognized publicly through the Student Research and Creative Endeavors celebration.”
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LIBERTY MOUNTAIN: A gift to our audience by Robert Inman It’s here! Rehearsals began this past Saturday for our fifth season of “Liberty Mountain,” opening Friday evening June 29 at the Joy Performance Center in Kings MounINMAN tain. Bet w e e n now and then, we’ll be preparing a gift for you. We’re into an intensive two-week rehearsal period to get the show ready for opening night. It’s not a lot of time to put together a production like ours, where there are lots of moving parts – dialogue, action, stage combat, lighting, sound, costumes, and marketing. But we always manage to do it. A lion’s share of the credit for that goes to our Artistic Director, Caleb Sigmon. Caleb has been working on this year’s show since the fourth season ended last summer. He’s a theatre professional with great energy and creativity. He has some bold new ideas for using light and sound to even better immerse our audiences in the story. If you sit in a seat at the Joy during one of our performances, the action is going on all around you. Some scenes take place in the aisles. There’s sound coming at you from all directions. And this year, Caleb will use projected images on every surface to put you
right in the middle of the Carolinas of 1780. The Kings Mountain Little Theatre, our landlord at the Joy, has provided some significant upgrades and renovated space to allow us to do all that. And I’m sure you’ll see the benefit in the Little Theatre’s other shows for the upcoming season. One of the keys to getting rehearsals off to a good start is immersing the cast in the spirit of the time and place they’re portraying. We always begin with a trip to the Kings Mountain National Military Park. We walk the trail around the mountain, seeing first-hand where the Patriots gathered and how they attacked uphill to defeat the Loyalist force. The Park Service provides a demonstration of the weapons used in the battle – muskets and rifles fired with black powder. And we wind up on top of the mountain at the soaring monument that pays tribute the Patriots who fought and names those who died in defense of their liberties. Cast members always come away with a keen sense of what the battlefield looked like, the challenges the Patriots faced, and how they sacrificed –
sometimes with their lives – to win that savage struggle and turn the tide of the Revolution. After the battlefield tour, it’s back to the Joy to begin those long days of preparation. Each scene meticulously staged and rehearsed, then the scenes put together as a show that flows seamlessly and engulfs our audiences in the drama. When I began my playwriting career, a wise theatre veteran told me, “It’s all about the audience.” If we do our jobs right, you will take a leap of faith with us into the world of our story. So what we’re really doing during these days of rehearsals is preparing our gift to those who come to see the show. We owe our audiences a performance that entertains, educates, and inspires. And we’re always looking for ways to do that better. Ticket sales are brisk, especially for opening night June 29 when all tickets are $10.00. Make your plans by visiting our website: www.libertymountaindrama.com. You’ll find everything you need including online ticket ordering. Let us give you a gift that you’ll long remember.
LAWRENCE ETTERS CELEBRATES 80TH BIRTHDAY – Lawrence Etters celebrated his 80th birthday with a party hosted by his sisters, Dot Lane and Martha Hillsman at Eastside Baptist Church. Lawrence is pictured with Teresa Falls who also assisted with the party. Photo by Scott Neisler
The City of Kings Mountain crew clean up a fallen tree at Patriots Park, near the Veterans memorial. Photos by Mark Blanton
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Summer reading program: Summer hours sanitation, Dancing Through the Ages for recycling in KM KM Historical Museum active program, “Dancing is partnering with Mauney Memorial Library to host an event as a part of their Summer Reading Program. It will begin at Central United Methodist Church where Gaston County Museum will do an inter-
through the Ages.” Afterward, the Museum’s historic houses (right across the street) will be open to tour and outside will be crafts, historic games, face painting, and live music. Something fun for all ages!
The Kings Mountain Sanitation & Recycling Departments are now working their summer hours and the trucks will be running from 6:30 am until 2:30pm. The trash and recycling cans will need to be rolled to the curb before 6:30 am for collection.
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OPINION
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
TODAY’S QUOTE:
The art of communication is the language of leadership. –James Humes
Pieces of Kings Mountain History As I wrote articles about graduation last week for the Herald, my memoLORETTA ries took me COZART back to my graduation 40 years ago. It is hard to believe 40 years have passed, but it only takes a glance in the mirror to remind myself. I thought of all the young graduates of Kings Mountain High School’s Class of 2018 and all the choices that lay ahead for them. What and exciting time of life. Remembering my graduation, I wasn’t the only one from my family who graduated that evening. My twin brother Orous and I
matriculated through Kings Mountain School System together. I know that we didn’t graduate without the help of many, including my parents, friends, teachers, and mentors. I am humbled by their help in directing me on the right path. Graduation doesn’t just miraculously happen, it is planned by the staff at the high school and they struggle down to the wire to get everything right for the momentous occasion. My brother was the editor of the school paper during our senior year, and he wrote an article that upset a few folks. The administration would not let him graduate unless he paid for the materials to print the
article. The fee was small, but that didn’t matter to my brother. He knew the article was accurate. To him, it was about “freedom of the press”. The school and my brother were at a standoff and it looked as if he wouldn’t graduate with the class. Our mother was visiting her very sick sister in Wisconsin, so she couldn’t attend our graduation. Orous told our Dad the news and he resolved himself to the fact that I would be the only one walking at graduation. But, our homeroom teacher Mrs. Gamble had different plans. The day of graduation, she talked with Orous and offered to loan him her son’s cap
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and gown to graduate. He only had to pay the small fee the administration required, and he could graduate. Somehow… I don’t know how, Mrs. Gamble managed to change Orous’ mind. We went to the school office and he paid the fee and purchased his tassel. Dad was at work, so only the children knew about this change in plans. My sister gave us the money to purchase a new outfit for Orous to wear at graduation. We hid his clothes in my car and Dad had no idea that a plan was afoot. That night, I prepared for graduation and Orous asked if I’d drop him at a friend’s house on my way to the school. Dad said
goodbye to us both and we were on our way. Younger brother James was sworn to secrecy and everyone in the family was giddy with excitement to surprise our Dad. I remember walking into John Gamble Stadium wearing my cap and gown, knowing that my twin brother was with me just has he had been my whole life. We knew Dad would be so proud that we graduated together. At that moment, all was right with the world. After the tassels were turned and caps tossed in the air, Orous and I rejoined our family. Our sisters told us what happened when Dad realized we were both graduating.
When he saw me he said, “There’s Loretta!” followed by a long pause. Then he said, “And there’s the other one!” Our Dad was so happy. On this weekend of Father’s Day, do miss my Dad; we lost him 25 years ago. But I am glad to know we gave him one moment of pure joy that day. And I am thankful to all those who helped make that happen. A special “thank you” to Betty Gamble, too. Thanks to her efforts, my father was very happy. Loretta Cozart grew-up in Kings Mountain and is a member of the Col. Frederick Hambright DAR Chapter. lhcozart@cccom. com 704-241-2218.
Troops on the border er was full of Many years ago, expletives about my two sons and what Tijuana I took a few days and traveled to was all about Southern Califorwhich was mostly drunkennia. We enjoyed ness and prosseeing some sights titution. It felt in Los Angeles and San Diego. It was Glenn Mollette like the taxi ride one of those fun Guest Editorial from hell. I was embarrassed for things we did I’ll our family and was glad always remember. when we could get out One thing not so fun was our decision to cross of the car. the border into Tijuana, I felt like we had stepped into a scum Mexico. We had never been to Mexico and hole. There was nothing really worth seeing in thought it would be interesting to visit and then Tijuana and every other we could say we had building was a loud bar with lots of men on been there. We drove to a parking lot just on the the street begging us to come in to see the border and left our car prostitutes. We proband took a designated walkway path that led ably survived our visit us right into Mexico. We maybe an hour hoping were greeted by lots of to see something worth seeing before we finally taxi drivers who offered found a taxi to take us us a ride. We climbed into a cab and got our back to the border. The ears full on going into driver on the way back Tijuana. The taxi drivlaughed and said, “We
have nothing here worth seeing or losing. We are not like the United States. We have nothing to lose.” When we got out of the taxi there was a long line of people waiting to get through customs back into the United States. What took only a minute to cross into Mexico took us almost two hours that day to get back into our country. We were so glad to cross back into California. I don’t have anything against Mexico. There are lots of beautiful vacation spots and lovely people in that country. I eat breakfast at a place in our town operated by wonderful people from Mexico. However, the taxi driver was right in one point of his comparison between Mexico and America. We are worth something and See TROOP, Page 7A
Looking back
Normandy and Bourdain
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controlled by the English off and on for hundreds of years during the Middle Ages. Both regions have much to brag about. Normandy’s iconic Mont Saint Michel, for instance, rises out of the water like a big dream. “The English were never able to take it,” our French guide boasted. The district’s Bayeux Tapestry tells the story of William, Duke of Normandy, and his conquest of England. The vibrant colors in the gardens of Claude Monet reflect the effervescent canvases that were a part of the See NORMANDY, Page 7A
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■ MEDITATION
The Fruit of the Spirit (9 Part Series) Part Eight, Gentleness
dren. Did anyone think of a professional wrestler beating their chest screaming “I am the strongest and best wrestler in “But the fruit the world?!” I seriously doubt of the Spirit is it. Today, the world often love, joy, peace, equates gentleness with weakpatience, kindness. This is a false evaluation ness, goodness, of gentleness. Instead, gentlefaithfulness, ness can be thought of as the DR. JONATHAN gentleness, and quality of being kind, tender, M. BUNDON self-control. Worship Pastor or mild-mannered. Gentleness Against such First Baptist Church is neither harsh nor egocenthings there is tric. Gentleness both acts and no law.” Galaresponds in situations different tians 5:22-23 from the world’s “me-centered” When you think about gen- ways. tleness, what comes to mind? Regarding the fruit of the Perhaps you think about a tiny Spirit, who do you know that baby with a loving mother or an exemplifies gentleness? Bibliaffectionate grandparent enjoy- cally speaking, Jesus modeled ing time with their grandchil- gentleness throughout his min-
istry and showed us how gentleness and weakness are far from being the same. For example, when Jesus met a woman on the verge of being stoned, he not only disarmed the self-righteous mob without violence, he also forgave the woman with the instruction, “Go and sin no more.” Another time, we see Jesus teaching a group when children want to come to him. The disciples, well intentioned I am sure, try to prevent the children from coming to Jesus because of the important teaching he must do. Jesus rebukes his disciples and basically says, “Guys, get out of the way and let these wonderful kids come to me. The kingdom of God belongs to them too.” Jesus was not weak; he was and
is approachable. Approachability is an excellent way to evaluate our own lives and walk with God. Our approachability comes as a result of our relationship with Christ and the maturation of the fruit of the Spirit. When we give ourselves fully to God and allow him control, God proceeds to form us into the image of Christ. As with growing fruit, the formation process takes time. To that end, God’s presence in our lives becomes evident to others. I ask you, Do your friends and family consider you approachable? Are you the type of person people avoid because of your constant venting, negative talk, or general gloomy disposition? Do you emphasize the fruit of the Spirit be-
hind the wheel of your car or are you the opposite of gentle? Are you the person who is itching to exchange words with someone who has done you wrong rather than carry out Proverbs 15 “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” I could go on with questions and examples, but you get the point. You and I each have the areas we need to surrender and let God take control. When we do, Christ waters and grows the fruit of the Spirit in us. In contrast, we also have the choice to feed and water bitterness and hatred in our life. Make sure we are allowing God to “water” us and not the world.
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Church Service Directory Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496 Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/ Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997 Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206 First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651
Kings Mountain Church Of The Nazarene 1127 Countryside Rd. • Kings Mountain, NC KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171 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
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Wednesday, June 20, 2018
■ LIFESTYLES
Mauney Memorial Library, Judy’s Wild Science and Martin Marietta sponsored a Rockin’ Journey Quarry tour 800 feet deep in the earth. Participants gather in front of a large front loader. Photo submitted
Kings Mountain, NC Libraries Rock! @ Mauney Library By Sharon Stack Library Director Just like reading, math can be everywhere this summer. Keep young brains engaged and thinking all SHARON STACK summer just by doing a little thinking of your own. Here’s three tips to find math in everyday activities: • Road trip! Beat the ‘are we there yet, blues’ with an audio book. Add the fun of math and you have family math fun rollin’ down the road. Signs and their shapes are geometry fun. How many triangles, circles and octagons can be found? Make tickets for rest stops and have a tangible method for demonstrating distance and time. • Gardening is great fun. Plants can be measured, growth logged and if it bear fruits or veggies those can be weighed, measured and eaten! • Fireflies or lightnin’ bugs are signaling the night sky now. Try counting them, count the blinks, are there more or less in certain areas? Math is a great way to wind down the day. Finish the day with a bedtime story, of course! There’s hundreds more tips and great resources at your fingertips on the internet, pbs.org is a top place to start. Youcubed.org has a short five-minute video on brain science, math learning and kids.
Most important keep it light and fun! Play and mistakes are a child’s work of learning. Be sure to check out these great programs at the library this week! Storywalk Starts (all ages) Friday, June 22 at 10 am. All Day Event at Kings Mountain Gateway Trail, 807 S. Battleground Ave. Exercise your body, engage your brain, and enjoy the outdoors by reading a story and hiking along the Gateway Trail. The Storywalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library. Gold Panning for Adults Friday, June 22 at 6-8 pm. Located at KM Mining, 201 East King St. Learn about gold panning and experience the equipment required, while learning about the history of gold in our area. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Diggin’ Up the Dirt! Lost Stories of Kings Mountain Monday, June 25 at 6 p.m. Hear Mayor Scott Neisler tell forgotten stories, strange tales, and urban legends of our town! Library Community Room Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Library Community Room Join us for a fun time of play, story and craft. Movie Night Sing-A-Long (G) Tuesday, June 26 from 6-8 p.m. Come sing along with your movie favorites. All ages welcome to attend. Songs with Mister John Wednesday, June 27 at 10 a.m.
Location is at Central United Methodist Church. Join Mister John for a journey through letters, words, syllables, complete sentences, and entire stories as we go from there to here and then some, through the magic of shared music. How to Participate Musically Wednesday, June 27 at 2-3 p.m. This workshop will be a fun journey into the world of making music. Topics covered are as follows: overcoming stage fright, performance anxiety, how to join in or start a jam, jam etiquette, how to be a good audience, how and when to clap along, how to lead, and how to follow. For any level of skill. All are welcome. Library Community Room Tiny Tots Storytime Thursday (ages 0-2) at 10:30 a.m. located in the Library Community Room. Join us for a fun time of play, story and craft. Hamiltunes: An American Singalong (ages 10 and up) Thursday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m. Singalong to the songs of the hit musical made up of a mixture of pop, rap, and history. There will be a chance to win a door prize! Library Community Room Make It and Play It (ages 6-12) Saturdays 10-12:30 p.m. Come explore the library on Saturday mornings and construct your very own instrument! Collect all seven! The location of the Mauney Memorial Library is 100 S. Piedmont Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. For the latest in library news and events, visit www.mauneylibrary.org.
Class of ’78 Reunion October 12th and 13th The Kings Mountain High School Class of ’78 celebrates their 40th reunion on the weekend of October 12 and 13, 2018. Specific plans are forthcoming. The Class asks your help in locating several classmates. If you have an email or physical address for the following classmates, please email Loretta Cozart at lhcozart@cccom.com. Thank you. Angela Adams (Burris) Michael Adams Rickie Adams Sharon Adams (Wilson) Larry Smith Alford Allison Christy Barrett (Hartsoe) Donald Bell Roxanne Bell Roger Bell-Jr Steve Blackburn Deborah Blanton Trotsky Boyce Chris Brooks Harold Brown Terry Brown Everette Burris Ramona Burris Kenny Burton Ricky Butler Terry Cain Bruce Canipe Cindy Carpenter (Davis) Terry Carthen Tracy Cook Carla Curry Debbie Curry (Black) Charlene Daniels (Maddox) Sara DeBruler (Bradley) Ronnie Detter
Leanne DeVane Jeff Dixon Teddy Dover Cindy Early (Calhoun) Scott Elllis David Emery Vanessa Evans (Dabbs) Marshall Falls Lee Faucette Walter Floyd Terry Goode Robin Gordon (Watkins) Karen Greene (McNeil) Ed Grier Greg Hambright Fred Hannon Kenneth David Harrison Sandy Hartsoe (Burris) Patsy Patty Hayes (Walker) Larry Henderson Leslie F. Herndon Lisa Herndon (Leach) Ray Hord Sherry Howell Billy Hughes Lavonda Hunter (Tucker) Linda Huskey (Hamrick) Patricia Huskey Sherry Ingram Sandy Jackson (Etters) Charles Jenkins Dianne Justice Cindy Leech (Wood) Phillip Lefevers Robert Lefevers William Lockhart Steve Long Johnny McClain
Sharon McDaniel (Colvin) Donna McGinnis (Bumgardner) Dwayne McMurray Guy Franklin Melton -Jr. Tim Mitchem Gene Murray Donald Oates Douglas Oates Deborah Oliver (Smith) Gloria Owensby Patricia Patterson (Carroll) Tommy Philbeck David Platt Dennis Putnam Dennis Ramey Shelia Ramey (Yokeley) Dr. John David Reed Robert Daniel Reep Tim Riddle Shelia Rigdon (Walker) Conrad Craig Robinson Cindy Scoggins (Stone) David Scruggs Myra Scruggs (Safrit) Marcia Simmons Ricky Smart Rodger Stoll Alesia Strong (Wade) Michael Thomas Connie Welch (Harrelson) Donna Whitaker Jeff Whitaker Teresa Whitman (Whetstine) Donna Williams (Johnson) Eugene Williams Clarence Wingo Paid Adv.
Kids and parents gather rocks at the Martin Marietta quarry trip sponsored by Martin Marietta, Judy’s Wild Science and Mauney Memorial Library. Photo submitted
Time with Tain and Mr. Michael Levine! By Sharon Stack Library Director
What happens when a performer damages her Achilles tendon and needs surgery? Time with Tain and Mr. Michael Levine! Imagine Circus’s Juggling, music and magic show Time with Tain will be the featured performer Wednesday June 20 @ 10:00 am at the Central United Methodist Church. Prepare to have a blast with this inclusive and interactive performer! On Thursday June 22, Children will groove with Mr. Michael Levine of the Learning Groove at storytime on Thursday. He is a prolific creator with 4 CDs as a singer songwriter and 6 CDs for children through his music & movement company The Learning Groove. In the studio, he
produced the music for the NY Times bestselling Pete The Cat picture books by Eric Litwin & James Dean. Thursday, June 22 @ 10:30 am Library Community room. We’ll invite Jennifer Daniels back to Kings Mountain soon and wish her a speedy recovery! Check out our other great programs this week. Storywalk Starts (all ages) Friday, June 22 at 10 a.m. All Day Event at Kings Mountain Gateway Trail, 807 S. Battleground Ave. Exercise your body, engage your brain, and enjoy the outdoors by reading a story and hiking along the Gateway Trail.The Storywalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicy-
cle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library. Gold Panning for Adults Friday, June 22 at 6-8 p.m Located at KM Mining, 201 East King St. Learn about gold panning and experience the equipment required, while learning about the history of gold in our area. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Make It and Play It (ages 6-12) Saturdays 10-12:30 p.m. Come explore the library on Saturday mornings and construct your very own instrument! Collect all seven! The location of the Mauney Memorial Library is 100 S. Piedmont Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. For the latest in library news and events, visit www. mauneylibrary.org.
Patrick Senior Center Calendar for June 2018 H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life and Conference Center activities for the remainder of the month of June: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20: Faith and Fitness 8:309:30 a.m.; Faith and Fitness Exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; Jewelry Class I 20-11 a.m.; Blood Pressure clinic sponsored by Kindred at Home from 1011:30 a.m.; Seniors in Motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Jewelry Class II from 1-2 p.m.; Duplicate Bridge 1-4 p.m. THURSDAY, JUNE 21: Healthy Lifestyle class 8-9:30 a.m.; Exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; Intermediate Line Dance 10-11:30 a.m.; Bingo 10:3011:15 a.m.; Grocery shopping 12-2 p.m. FRIDAY, JUNE 22: Coffee and Conversation 9-10:30 a.m.; Seniors in Motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Friday lunch 11-12 noon; Wii bowling league 12 noon. MONDAY, JUNE 25: Coupon and recipe swap 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Ceramics 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Paint class with Sue Braham in Craft room 10 a.m.-12 noon; Seniors in Motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Cardio Circuit 11:4512:45; quilting 12:30-3 p.m.; Intermediate Line Dance 1-3 p.m. TUESDAY, JUNE 26: Knitting 8:30-10:30 a.m.; monthly birthday celebration sponsored by Food Lion 9: 45-11:30 a.m.; Bible History 10-11 a.m.; Evening Line
Dance 6-7:30 p.m.; WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27: Faith and Fitness 8:309:30 a.m.; Exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; Personal Care Services by appointment only; Jewelry class I 10-11 a.m.; Card Making class 10-11 a.m..; Seniors in Motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Jewelry Class II from 1-2 p.m. JUNE 28: Healthy Life-
style Class 8-9:30 a.m.; Exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; Intermediate Line Dance 10-11:30 a.m.; Bingo 10:30-11:15 a.m. FRIDAY, JUNE 29: Coffee and Conversation 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Seniors in Motion 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday lunch 11-12 noon; WII Bowling League 12 noon. SHIIP counseling is by appointment.
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ARRESTS Sherrwyna Lavern Robbins, 208 Thornburg Drive, felony possession of marijuana, $25,000 unsecured bond. Joshua Neil Robinson, Ellenboro, misdemeanor assault, served with criminal summons during a traffic crash investigation. Shaquana Shada Bellamy, Bessemer City, felony attempt to obtain controlled substance by forgery; felony obtain CS by fraud and felony possession of Schedule II, $25,000 secured bond. Antonio Demetrius Martin, Charlotte, two counts order for arrest (probation violation), misdemeanor assault, $50,000 secured bond. Holli Daniel Watkins, Bessemer City, misdemeanor larceny, misdemeanor possession of stolen goods, $2,500 unsecured bond. Tara Danielle Martin, 236 East End Dr., misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, $500 secured bond. Christain Victoria Farmer, Gastonia, misdemeanor trespassing, misdemeanor larceny, $5,000 secured bond. Tiffany Jo Carrigan, 714 Bridges Dr., felony possession of stolen vehicle, two counts misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon, misdemeanor injury to personal property, $27,500 secured bond. Shannon Wade Murray, 201 Fulton St., misdemeanor assault on female, no bond. Carl Israel Hudson, 808 Landing St, misdemeanor disruptive and assault on government official, $2,500 secured bond. Jennifer Nicole Griffin, 1010 Water Tank Rd., misdemeanor communicating threats. William Christopher Schoener, Charlotte, felony larceny of motor vehicle, felony possession of stolen motor vehicle, mis-
demeanor simple assault, $10,000 secured bond. INCIDENTS Theresa Neil, 813 N. Piedmont Ave., reported larceny of a metal tool box and assorted hand tools. Walmart, 1011 Shelby Rd., reported receiving two counterfeit $100 bills and obtaining property by false pretense. Kelsey Minter, 5011 Pennington Place Apt. 47, reported damage to a front door and interior wall. Joshua Kyle Reynolds, 108 Sun Ct., reported that someone broke into a vehicle and stole a handgun valued at $238.89. Cynthia Thomas Blanton, 505 Monroe Ave., reported larceny of a license plate. EZ Mobile, 108 York Rd., reported that someone received property by false pretense (one cellular phone valued at $850 and one valued at $500). Megan Leigh Bridges, Shelby, reported larceny of a 2014 Nissan Altima. Walgreen Pharmacy, 900 Shelby Rd., and Rite Aid Pharmacy, 601 E. King St., reported that someone obtained a controlled substance (102 Oxycodone 10325 tablets) by fraud. Donald Huffman, 204 McGill Court, reported larceny of a Subaru Legacy Outback vauled at $3,000. Food Lion, 610 E. King St,. reported larceny of steaks and bacon valued at over $60. Papa Johns, 231 South Battleground Ave., reported larceny of an unknown amount of money and an I Phone valued at $500. O&W Surplus of KM, 750 E. Gold St., reported larceny of an exterior motion light and fixture. Asa Kameron Harris, 929 Manor Dr., reported that someone scratched his vehicle causing $3,000 damage to the doors and trunk hood. Matthew Burris, 400-6 E. Ridge St., reported lar-
ceny of a weedeater valued at $150. CITATIONS Marie Casey, Spartanburg, SC, stop light violation. Rebecca Smith, 502 Hawthorne Rd., expired registration plate. Brandon Short, 817 Church St., fictitious registration plate. Jerrie Carpenter, Cherryville, revoked registration plate. Jada Mintz, Shelby, driving while license revoked. Jacqueline Brooks, 804 Princeton Dr, expired registration plate, expired inspection. Ricky Waldrop Jr., Bessemer City, driving while license revoked, altered registration plate. Tresa Jane White, Gastonia, allowing unlicensed minor to drive. Brian Hillman, 109 McCarter Dr., driving while license revoked. Shelia McCurry, Lowell, parking in handicapped space. Joni Smith, 32 Persimmon Creek Rd., illegal passing. WRECKS Vehicles driven by Donald Adams Jr. of Grover and Wesley Croft of Bessemer City struck on Battleground Avenue near Dickson and Wells streets. Damage to the Adams vehicle was $10,000 and damage to the Croft vehicle was $5,000. The Wells vehicle hit a drain culvert and came to rest in trees on a steep embankment. The fire department extricated Adams from the vehicle. Both drivers were transported by EMS to hospitals. Vehicles driven by Joshua Robinson of Ellenboro and Kathy Costner of Kings Mountain struck on West Gold and South Cansler. Damage to the Robinson vehicle was $2,000 and damage to the Costner vehicle was $3,000.
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terrified of their children being kidnapped and taken across the border. They know if that happens they will never see their children again.” Utilize our National Guard on the border. Drugs are flowing into our nation from Mexico. People are still crossing illegally. We need to protect our people. Our borders should be crossed legally and people should abide in our country legally. America is worth protecting.
NORMANDY
From Page 4A have plenty to lose in this country. A friend of mine just moved from a Texas border community and was irritated because someone from Mexico came across the border and stole his motorcycle. “I’ll never see it again,” he said. He also told about families he knew close to the border who would never let their children play outside alone. “Those families are
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From Page 4A Impressionist movement. While Bourdain was spending his final days exploring the special culinary and cultural offerings of Alsace, I was doing something similar in Normandy. Normandy’s water-rich fields make perfect pastureland for the special Norman breed of cattle. Those cows, when properly fed, produce rich, flavorful, fat-laden milk. “Milk and butter” is the tagline the French apply to Normandy. They continue, “Normandy smells like cows.” Not like the adjoining region. “Brittany,” they say, “smells like pigs.” When that high-fat, unpasteurized, Normandy milk is processed into creamy cheese and packaged in distinctive small round wooden cartons, the rich people in Paris pay big bucks (or should I say big euros) for the special and varying tastes of the multiple local brands of cheese from Normandy. “Each batch is different,” the owner of a dairy farm and small cheese factory near the village of Camembert told me. “It depends on the season, what the cow has eaten, and other things.”
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County officer arrests two on drug charges On April 26, 2018, Deputy Dustin Smith, with Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, conducted a traffic stop on Casar Road, in Lawndale. During the traffic stop, Deputy Smith located 0.5 grams of counterfeit Methamphetamine on the person of the driver, Charles Crowder. Deputy Benjamin Beaver located drug paraphernalia and 0.25 grams of Methamphetamine inside the vehicle. Deputy Latoya Ross discovered 3.1 ounces of Methamphetamine on the person of passenger Sandra Hastings. Charles Richard Crowder, 50, of 201 Ingle Street, Cherryville, was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Counterfeit Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving While License Revoked and Ficti-
tious Registration. He was placed in the Cleveland County Detention Center under $50,000 bond. The passenger, Sandra Clark Hastings, 45, of CROWDER HASTINGS 201 Ingle Street, Cherryville, was Sheriff Alan Norman charged with 2 counts of said, “This is another examTrafficking in Metham- ple of the hard work done phetamine and Possession by the men and women of of Drug Paraphernalia. Cleveland County SherShe also had an outstand- iff’s Office. I would like to ing warrant for Failure to commend Deputy Smith, Appear on a prior Driving Deputy Beaver, and DepWhile License Revoked uty Ross for their continucharge. She was placed ing efforts to combat drug in the Cleveland County Detention Center under trafficking in Cleveland County. The Sheriff’s $105,000 secured bond. Deputy Smith seized the Office will continue to in1996 Toyota Camry, regis- vestigate and arrest anyone tered to Ms. Hastings, used involved in the transportato transport the illegal nar- tion and trafficking of any cotics. The Methamphet- illegal drugs which have an amine has a street value of adverse effect on our com$9,000. munity.”
Cleveland County Sheriff’s office crime reduction reasons Factors Leading to Crime Reduction over the past 7 years Cleveland County has experienced a dramatic drop across several important crime indices since Sheriff Norman took office. This is not just a matter of good luck. Rather, it is the result of a well-constructed, multi-faceted plan to address crime in our county. The various divisions of our agency work extremely well together to target crime. Each brings different abilities to the fight against crime. There is not one single initiative that has led to the reduction in crime in our county, but several programs. Additionally, citizens who are well-educated about crime prevention and always alert, prove to be powerful allies in our fight against criminals. Upon first taking office, Sheriff Norman immediately rebranded the agency’s Interstate Criminal Enforcement team to the Community Interdiction Team. The respective names communicate the intent of each. While the ICE team was tasked with finding drugs as they traveled through Cleveland County’s ten-mile stretch of Interstate 85, the team that replaced it was focused on criminal predators in our neighborhoods. Instead of the unit working a remote area of our county, looking for passers-through, they now concentrate on quality of life issues that face our citizens at home. CIT conducts numerous presentations on Crime Prevention, empowering residents with knowledge. There are a few tips that can tremendously help citizens to avoid being the victims of crime: • Always lock your doors and windows
• Lock your vehicle doors and don’t leave valuables inside • Don’t let strangers into your home • Keep your residence well-lit, inside and out • Record make, model and serial number information for all of your valuables • Take photographs of your valuables, particularly hard-todescribe items • Engrave items, particularly electronics and power tools, with an easily-identifiable unique mark • If an offer, particularly one received via e-mail, phone, or mail, seems too good to be true, it is a scam. Over the past two years, the sheriff’s office has conducted a weekly drug round-up, resulting in 340 Arrests (715 total charges) and $242,590 in narcotics seized. The target of the round-ups has been low- & mid-level drug dealers found within the county. These dealers sell to addicts who fund their addiction by regularly stealing (robbery & larceny are examples) from others. The Prescription Drug Diversion Investigation Program was the result of a federal grant, which paid for 75% of the costs associated with the program, including a full-time investigator. Through this program, we have been able to target those people who are illegally diverting highly-addictive prescription drugs from their intended prescribed use, such as abuse by the prescrip-
One of the surprising facts about Norman food, I bet Bourdain would have known, but I did not: their wine is not good. “It’s too cool in Normandy to grow good grapes for wine,” the owner of a Normandy apple orchard and cider factory told me before cheerfully touting his cider that was fermenting in large oak barrels in his production and storage facility. After he explained the production process of cider and brandy and complimented the six women employees who supervise the operation from beginning to end, he asked for questions. Wondering, I guess, where the nearest migrant
farm labor camp was, we asked, “Who do you get to pick your apples?” “We don’t pick them,” the owner answered with a big smile, “we wait for them to fall. That is when they are perfect for our cider and brandy.” All that said, and with due respect to Bourdain and the French love of food, the real power of my visit to Normandy was in another part of my gut. Walking along Omaha Beach where our troops landed on June 6, 1944, I thought about their slogging through the water and onto the sand, through a broad barrage of German firepower, to the seawall and across, taking and holding a small perimeter
tion holder, or selling those legally-obtained medications to others. Prescription drug abuse is very closely associated with other crimes, particularly residential break-ins and larcenies. Additionally, the program has been responsible for taking millions of unwanted and outdated prescription pills out of circulation by destroying them. Sheriff Norman has increased the number of deputies per squad by 37%, subsequently reducing the size of patrol zones. This allows deputies to become more familiar with smaller zones and make more rounds within those zones. As a result, deputies are able to arrive to the scene of crime reports quicker.
In 2017 alone, the Criminal Investigations Division investigated 1,128 cases, resulting in 896 felony warrants and 221 misdemeanor warrants, and the recovery of $369,420 in stolen property. Murder is a crime generally committed between two acquaintances. These crimes tend to be much harder to interdict due to the personal nature of the crime. While one murder is too many, we have maintained a relatively low annual murder rate. A remarkable feat that we have consistently accomplished is holding those responsible for murder accountable for their crime. We have a 100% clearance by arrest rate for all murders committed during Sheriff Norman’s tenure. Additionally, we have charged suspects in four cold-case murders that were inherited from previous administrations. All of those cases were several years old, including two from the 1990s. from which they began the march through France and into Germany, where their victory secured for us today a life of freedom from the Nazi ideals of racism and tyranny. Later, visiting the nearby Normandy American Cemetery where modest stones mark the graves of 9,385 U.S. military dead and then standing in the nearby Memorial Plaza and singing our national anthem and hearing the bugle play taps, my stomach tingled with sadness for those who made the ultimate sacrifice, with gratitude for those others who gave so much, and with pride for my country, the one we have because of what they gave.
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W&B Trucking, Inc presented award Shelby Amateur Radio Club ARRL Field Day W&B Trucking, Inc. was presented a Platinum award by Great West Casualty Company and Joe Morten & Son for the 2017 National Safety Awards Program. This marks the 1st year that W&B has earned the top honor from Great West. This award recognizes motor carriers who have achieved minimal year-end crash results and have demonstrated a commitment to promoting safe driving practices and workplace safety within their company. W&B Transportation, Inc. is a truck load carrier who began operations in 1991 with headquarters in Kings Mountain, NC and terminals in AR, GA, SC & TN. “Without companies like W&B and others
in the trucking industry, our country would come to a virtual standstill,” said Randall Oligmueller, President of Joe Morten & Son, Inc. “More than 32 million trucks are traveling down the road daily. With this award, W & B Transportation sets the standard for other trucking
companies to follow.” Joe Morten & Son, Inc. has been partnering with trucking companies for more than eighty years. Joe Morten & Son, Inc. is the only agency owned by Great West Casualty Company, the premier provider of insurance products and services for truckers.
Shelby Amateur Radio Club and ARES of Cleveland County (sponsored by the Shelby Amateur Radio Club) will be holding their annual ARRL Field Day on June 23rd at 2PM at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. The group will be operating 24 hours on emergency power to simulate operations during a disaster. Since 1933, ham radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations in public locations during Field Day to showcase the science and skill of Amateur Radio. This event is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. There will be opportunities at the field day site allowing newcomers and inactive ham radio operators to try their hand at amateur radio! Shelby Amateur Radio Club (who sponsors the Shelby Hamfest every Labor Day Weekend) has sponsored ARES of Cleveland County for the past 10 years. ARES members volunteer their service to the Emergency Management, Red Cross, Cleveland County Health Department and others without compensation. While Amateur radio is a hobby, there are many reasons people become licensed amateur radio operators. One reason is that they are interested in radio and electronics and
Photo provided by Ben Melvin want to experiment. Another reason is because they want to talk around the world. The main reason many amateurs are in the hobby and are allowed to keep their FCC license and frequencies is because of the numerous ways that amateur operators can provide emergency communications and community service. To learn more about how you can become a licensed amateur radio operator see http:// www.arrl.org and to find out how to become a member of ARES of Cleveland County or the Shelby Amateur Radio Club see http://www. clevelandcountyares.org or http://www.shelbyarc.org .
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Coaches and young tennis players attending tennis camp at Kings Mountain Middle last week are pictured above. Front row, left to right, Coach Hannah Glenn, Lillian Lutz, Alayna Patrick, Railey Bolt, Abigail Latham, Tony Latham and Manoah Allen. Second row, Coach Adam Guy, Coach MC Johnson, Karisa Waldt, Hannah McCall, Hailey McCall, Turner Falls, Melissa Brooks and Olivia Hunt. Third row, Coach Jasmine Guy and Coach and organizer Ed Guy. Not pictured, Bela Edmonson, Tatiana Tummings and Lizzie Ingram. Photos by Gary Smart
Summer tennis clinic at KMMS court helps youngsters develop their skills Ed Guy is 75 years old but may be the biggest kid of them all at this month’s tennis clinic at the Kings Mountain Middle School courts. The former Kings Mountain High coach says the clinic has been just as rewarding for him, if not more, than the youngsters who have been the recipients of his years of experience. They work from 9-11 a.m. each Monday and Wednesday. The fee is just $15 to cover $150 worth of tennis balls that Guy bought. He also purchased a tennis ball machine as his contribution. “I am just as happy as I can be with the whole experiment,” Guy says. “I’m in my element. I’m having a ball. I bring a chair and feed balls into the machine and am always watching the kids and telling them things.” Guy saw a need for the clinic after following the middle school program this season. Some of the returners from that team, as well as others, are reaping the rewards of his expertise. “I’m excited about tennis improving in Kings
Mountain,” Guy said. “I’m hoping the boys (at KMHS) will get going. They were 0-7 last season but had so many young players. You can always build something if you have young players. “We have about 15 actual students,” Guy noted. “We had some others interested but other things were coming up like vacations. We may do something in July or August. I have to have knee replacement surgery but once I recover I may do another clinic especially with the younger kids.” Guy has some other helpers, like his granddaughter Jasmine Guy and Madelynn Frye who played on the championship KMHS women’s team last fall, and others who come from time to time like Adam Guy and Ed Guy’s son, Jeff, who is an accomplished player and coach. “That’s always a good thing,” Guy said. “All in all it’s been a good experience for the kids and me, too. I’m getting more out of it than the kids are. I’m having a ball. It’s been great for me, probably more than
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Ed Guy watches as a young tennis player hits at last week’s tennis clinic at Kings Mountain Middle School. The clinic runs through June. it’s been for the kids.” All of the campers are enthusiastic about playing and learning. “I have to remind them to take a water break,” Guy said. “Most of the time they will just go get a drink of water and
come right back and start hitting. They’re really into it.” “I hope this will create more interest and improve the skills of our young players as they come up. Guy said the idea of a
clinic hit him at the end of the school year. “There were so many young players this year at the middle school that were just learning,” he said. “So we started a clinic for rising eighth graders and some
sixth graders who will be coming up from the intermediate school. We have some good players coming up. They are all good kids and hard workers, and have good attitudes.”
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Kings Mountain YMCA U-12 tournament Photos by Gary Smart
Natalie Lutz won the 2018 Yonahlossee Junior Open USTA tournament held in Boone June 15-17. She competed in the girls 18 singles division. She won four matches en route to the title.
Wilson, Sellers, Reynolds have big year in college Former Kings Mountain High baseball players had big seasons on the collegiate level in 2018. NC State sophomore shortstop Wil Wilson received his second invitation to compete for a spot on the roster for the USA Baseball Collegiate team. Wilson and other collegiate stars will participate in a game against the Coastal Plain League select team on June 27 and face Chinese Taipei June 28-July 2. During those games Wilson will be competing for a spot on the final 24-man roster that will compete in a series against
Cuba and Japan. Wilson, who switched from second base to shortstop this year, was earlier selected to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference team. For the season, he hit .307 with 50 runs, 73 hits, 16 doubles, 15 home runs and 53 runs batted in. He helped lead the Pack to a 42-18 overall record. Gardner-Webb redshirt senior Wil Sellers set a school career record with five saves, giving him a four-year total of 24 which broke the all-time GWU record by one. He compiled a 4-2 record and 4.74 ERA, all in relief. He had 27 appearances and struck out
44 batters in 49.1 innings of work. Alex Reynolds had a super junior year at Lenoir Rhyne, hitting .358 with a slugging percentage of .506. He scored 41 runs, hit four home runs, two doubles and had 46 RBI. Thomas Lavin had a good freshman year at Erskine, hitting .240 with eight doubles and four home runs. He drove in 19 runs. Alex Grooms and Alec Seaward both pitched in relief for Limestone’s Saints. Seaward had a 1-0 record in 4.1 innings of work and Grooms was 0-2 in 29.1 innings.
Lackey, Crouse win Senior Golf matches Keith Lackey and Miles Crouse were the big winners in Cleveland County Senior Golf Association matches last week. Lackey shot a 69 to win Thursday’s match at Kings Mountain Country Club. Ray Morgan took low net
with a 58 (72-14). Elmer Black was closest to the pin on #17 and Dean Bowen sank the longest putt on #18. Crouse shot a 73 to win Tuesday’s match at Cherokee National. Richard Bolin (7817) and Dale Shelton (79-18)
tied for low net at 61. Bolin won the playoff with a par five on the second playoff hole (#9). Closest to the pin on 17 was Carl Wilkerson. Brian Osteen sank the longest putt on 18.
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KMHS second in Wells Fargo Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers finished second to Forestview in the Big Soiuth 3A Conference Wells Fargo Cup standings. The Jaguars finished with 209 points to the Mountaineers’ 200.5. Crest was third with 181.5, followed by Stuart Cramer 174.5, North Gaston 167.5, Ashbrook 167, Hunter Huss 135 and Burns 124. The difference for the Jaguars was three spring championships, two in track and one in tennis. Kings Mountain won the championship in women’s soccer and finished second in men’s golf, softball and women’s track. Crest finished third with championships in baseball, softball and men’s golf.
Sign up now: Pop Warner Youth Football and Cheer/ Dance Sign Up for the 2018 Fall Season NOW. Come to the Shu Carlton Stadium/ KMO Field, S. Gaston Street, Kings Mtn, NC (located between intersection of Mountain St & Gaston St) on Saturday’s – July at 10 am -12 pm or Weekdays in Aug 6:00-7:30 pm. Ages 5-15 are open to local & surrounding areas. Football Fee=$40 ~ Cheer/ Dance Fee=$60 (includes accessory pkg.) These programs are sponsored by KM Optimist Club. Contact by email/text: kmoptimistclub@aol.com or Facebook: Kings Mountain Optimist Club.
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Jeff Gregory promoted to Captain By Loretta Cozart On June 1, 2018, Colonel Wigglesworth, Commandant of the U.S. Army Logistics University, at Fort Lee, Virginia administered the oath of office to Jeffrey M. Gregory, promoting him to the rank of Captain while his father pinned his Captain bars on his uniform. Lieutenant Colonel Pura, Commander of the 71st Transportation Battalion, Fort Lee, VA and Captain Winburn, Commander of the Alpha Company, 71st Transportation Battalion, Fort Lee, VA participated in the promotion. Captain Gregory was born and raised in Kings Mountain. He started his military studies at R.S Central High School Marine Corps JROTC for two years, graduating in 2004. He received his Bachelor of Arts in American History with a Minor in Physics and a Special Focus Study in Foreign Languages from Appalachian State University in May 2008. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and attended basic training at Fort Benning in March 2013. After achieving the rank of Specialist, he attended Officer Candidate School and was commissioned as an officer on June 5, 2014. Captain Gregory was first assigned as an Ammunition Control Officer in South Korea. While in Korea, he also served as Adjutant to Brig. General Ling, Reserve, within the Joint Logistics Operations Center. In 2016 after one year in Korea, he was appointed as Platoon Leader for the 602nd Maintenance Auto Platoon at Fort Hood TX. In 2017, he became the Maintenance Control Officer of the 602nd over the services of Auto, S&R, G&E, TMDE and Armament for the units on Fort Hood. In June of 2017, Captain Gregory was appointed as the Current Plans Officer of
the 553 CSSB S3 and was selected to act as a guest OC at Fort Irwin for the month of January in 2018. He attended Captains Career Course in April 2018. Captain Gregory has completed multiple courses and studies, including Airload Planners, GCSS Army Management, Environmental Protection Officer Course, and Unit Movement Officer Course. His awards and medals include the Army Commendation Medals with one oak leaf cluster, the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and the Over Seas Service Ribbon. Currently he is a Captain in Alpha Company, in the 71st Transportation Battalion, at the Army Logistics University, Fort Lee, Virginia, while attending the Captain's Career Course. Captain Gregory will be receiving his orders for his new duty location in a few weeks. He hopes to be able to serve in Europe or along the eastern coast or in Japan. Many of his fellow officers and enlisted soldiers attended his promotion, and afterwards celebrated with parents Jeff D. Gregory and Sonya McAbee Gregory in a BBQ feast held in his honor. Captain Jeff Gregory is the 4th generation in his family to serve in the military. His father, grandfather, and great-grandfather all served the nation honorably, rendering service since WWI. Speaking of her son’s service, Sonya Gregory said, “We are very proud of our son and his selfless, brave service. Jeff has Red, White & Blue blood and he is so honored to serve his country. When he was growing-up, he always told us that he would do this, serve his much-loved country in the military, and that he has done.”
Commandant Colonel Wigglesworth administers the oath of office for promotion to Captain Jeffrey M. Gregory. Photos submitted
(L-R) Captain Winburn, Alpha Company 71st Transportation Battalion. Sonya McAbee Gregory & Jeff D. Gregory (Captain Gregory’s parents), Captain Jeff Gregory, and U.S. Army Logistics University Commandant Colonel Wigglesworth.
Father Jeff D. Gregory & son Jeffrey after taking the oath of office. His father pinned his Captain Proud Mom Sonya McAbee Gregory with son at the bars on his uniform while the oath was adminBBQ celebration. istered.
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Tips for Living with Low Vision Dear Savvy Senior, What resources can you recommend to help seniors with vision loss? My husband, who’s 76, has macular degeneration that has progressed to the point that he can’t do a lot of his routine activities anymore, and has become very discouraged. Looking for Help Dear Looking, Unfortunately, there are around 15 million Americans, like your husband, living with macular degeneration today. Over time, this progressive disease can rob people of their central vision, making everyday tasks like driving a car, reading the newspaper or watching television extremely challenging. Here are some resources that can help. Low Vision Help The best place to get help living and coping with macular degeneration is at a vision rehabilitation agency or clinic. Typically run by state or nonprofit organizations, or private eye care clinics, there are more than 1,500 of these services scattered across the country that help people who are living with all types of uncorrectable vision impairments.
Most state and nonprofit vision rehabilitation services are free or low-cost, while private clinics typically charge a fee or may accept Medicare.
download their VisionConnect app (see AFB.org/VisionConnect), which connects you to all types of low-vision resources in your area.
While vision rehabilitation does not restore lost sight, it does help people maximize their existing sight, or, if they have no vision, it can equip them with techniques and tools to help them maintain an independent lifestyle.
If, however, you don’t live near a vision rehabilitation service, you can also get help from an occupational therapist (OT), who can provide low vision training in your home. Medicare, if prescribed by your eye doctor or healthcare provider, covers this.
Services include counseling, along with training on how to perform daily living tasks with low vision, and how to use visual and adaptive devices and assistive technologies that can help improve quality of life. They also offer guidance for adapting your home that will make it safer and easier for your husband to maneuver, and can help him locate low-vision support groups. Some agencies will even send their specialist out to work with him in the comfort of your own home. To find a vision rehabilitation service in your area, call the American Foundation for the Blind referral line at 800-2325463 or visit VisionAware.org/directory. Or, if you use a smartphone or tablet,
Online Help Another convenient place to find help for your husband is online at VisionAware. org. This free website, created by the American Foundation for the Blind and the Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight Foundation, is designed to help older adults who are losing their sight. It provides information on eye conditions, along with dozens of practical tips and instructional videos on living with vision loss, including concepts for adapting your home to make it easier to navigate, techniques for traveling safely outside the home, and various tips on how to manage things like finances, medications, and other tasks like cooking, cleaning, grooming, reading, writ-
ing and more. It also offers a comprehensive list of low vision products and technologies that can help your husband stay active and independent, including product reviews that are published in their online magazine called AccessWorld that you can access at AFB.org/aw. Other Resources Some other good resources that can help include: the Hadley Institute (Hadley. edu, 800-323-4238), which offers dozens of free online instructional videos to help the blind or visually impaired live independently. Ears for Eyes (EarsForEyes.info, 800-843-6816) that provides free audio lessons that teach low-vision adaptive daily living skills. And Living Well with Low Vision (LowVision. PreventBlindness.org, 800-331-2020), which offers up-to-date information and free materials for people living with sever vision impairment. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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Grammy nominated Gospel Music Hall of Fame members, Nelsons to be in Vale
Hat’s Off to Evelyn B. West By: Theodosia G. Kountz, Hospice Cleveland County Volunteer In 2008 we were new comers to the Shelby area. My husband (of almost 50 years) George and I settled in Casar. That same year, my husband was diagnosed with dementia. We always knew we would take care of each other….. It just looked as if I would be the first caregiver. Day by day, week by week, year by year we would be on a journey. Not always knowing where we were going. For about three years we maintained well. It was at this point our journey took a turn. We moved to Shelby to be closer to doctors and the hospital. We experienced more homecare nurses, sitters and the life enrichment center the more he declined. The last time my husband was in the hospital the homecare nurse said, “I am not leaving this case until Hospice is involved.” I knew of Hospice and how they made it possible to keep a loved one at home. We agreed to have Hospice Cleveland County come in to assist us with George and little did we know what a God send Hospice would become. First, we would have Palliative Care then the time would come when our physician assistant said, “We need to get you more help.” That meant regular Hospice care visits, another phase of our journey. First the admissions nurse came and spent the afternoon with us. Then the nurse, chaplain, social worker and Hospice aide came, all to prove so valuable to us. There was never a time when I needed Hospice that they did not come. This went on for a period in our home. The last mile of our journey was at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain NC. For five days the Hospice team was there along with family and friends giving us the love and support they knew we needed. On this final journey he went to be with his Lord surrounded by those he loved. He died in peace and with dignity just as he wanted and deserved. It took this experience to bring me to my tribute to Eve-
lyn Brown West, and her vision to become involved in the beginning for a Hospice to be in our county. Evelyn joined the search committee and out of this the vision she envisioned Hospice Cleveland County was born in a bedroom of the West’s home in 1985. It has grown tremendously over the years. Now they have Hospice houses, in Shelby and Kings Mountain. Both are well and strong in the year 2018 the year of Evelyn’s death. After my husband’s death I knew that I just had to give back somehow to Hospice. So, I attended the volunteer training class and became involved in several aspects of the organization. One day the volunteer coordinator asked me if I would be a patient volunteer for Evelyn West. A 92-year-old lady who had been instrumental in beginning Hospice in Cleveland County. I said yes with some reservation wondering if I could match up to the job. After the first visit I knew I could and would. As my visits progressed I found myself looking forward to going to visit Evelyn and her lovely family. My job was to support her and the family during this specific journey. But after each visit I realized I was the one who left the visit blessed. I guess it is immeasurable the benefits of Evelyn’s vision on Cleveland County. It is a big part of her legacy to all who loved and admired her. Hospice Cleveland County exists to provide high quality skilled compassionate care and support for individuals with a life-limiting illness, their families, and the community, regardless of their ability to pay. As an organization that values people, we will strive to live this mission by believing in the following: human dignity, compassion, dedication, integrity, stewardship, leadership, service and excellence. A continuous effort to improve our service to our community is our primary goal. If you would like to know more about Hospice Cleveland County please visit our website at www.hospicecares.cc or contact us at 704487-4677.
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N.C. Transportation Museum’s Fire Truck Festival, June 23 Organizers Aim To Draw More Than 100 Emergency Response Vehicles To Festival Organizers of the 4th Annual Fire Truck Festival, scheduled for June 23 at the N.C. Transportation Museum, have a very specific goal in mind. “We would love to see more than 100 fire trucks and emergency response vehicles at this year’s festival,” said June Hall, who coordinates the festival. The Fire Truck Festival has grown enormously since its inception in 2015, becoming the largest annual gathering of fire trucks in the state of North Carolina and a signature museum event. Last year, 94 fire trucks and emergency response vehicles were on display representing five different states and 23 North Carolina counties. The event drew more than 5000 visitors, selling out every train ride aboard the museum’s passenger train and the caboose train. This year, that growth is expected to continue. The 2018 Fire Truck Festival has even more to offer than before. According to Hall, “We are partnering with dozens of different fire departments, individuals, and collector groups, along with Norfolk Southern Corporation, Amtrak, the Piedmont Firefighters Pipes and Drums, and others to make the festival happen,” said Hall. Classic and antique fire trucks, modern fire trucks, bounce houses, a smoke house to demonstrate escaping a house fire, crafts for kids, face painting, cornhole, miniature golf, and passenger train rides and caboose train rides will all be offered during the 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. event on Saturday, June 23. The Charlotte Fire Department will return with the 1902 steam powered pumper, affectionately referred to as “Old Sue.” The steel Metropolitan pumper uses fire and steam to send water shooting from fire hoses and was a big fan favorite at last year’s event. A new addition is the Piedmont Firefighters Pipes and Drums, composed of first responders who perform traditional Scottish and Irish music. Bagpipes will be heard at 10:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. The Piedmont Firefighters Pipes and Drums will also perform the National Anthem during a special ceremony at noon that will
honor the sacrifices of firefighters and celebrate the amazing work they do. Other times, Norfolk Southern Corporation’s official band, the Lawmen, will provide live music, with country and rock favorites for visitors to enjoy. Norfolk Southern will also be displaying the #5642 locomotive, which powers the Operation Awareness and Response (OAR) train. The train features rail cars that represent the different types of hazardous materials and safety issues that could be faced by those who arrive at the scene of an incident on the railroad tracks. The OAR train travels the country, providing education for first responders. During the Fire Truck Festival, visitors will be able to walk through the train and receive information from NS officials. Displaying their own locomotive and rail car, Amtrak will demonstrate a simulated rescue during an on-board emergency, referred to as Passenger Train Emergency Response, at 10:30am and 1:30pm. Amtrak will also be training local first responders from Kannapolis, Salisbury, and Lexington is the days leading up to the festival. Local fire departments are providing additional activities. The city of Thomasville will have a fire safety obstacle course set up in the museum’s Back Shop. The Ellis Fire Department will cool down crowds with water hose demonstrations. Hurst Jaws of Life will provide demonstrations of the jaws of life equipment, showing how vehicles are dismantled to free trapped passengers after a crash. According to Hall, however, the heart of the event is the connection between firefighters and event attendees. “Putting the public into contact with firefighters, allowing them to talk and take pictures, is a great part of the experience,” said Hall. “People are able to talk with real life heroes, those that run into danger to save our lives and our property.” From now until the Fire Truck Festival, a special exhibit is being displayed in the Master Mechanic’s Office, featuring vintage and antique firefighting equipment from local fire departments and collectors. One exhibit case features items from Salisbury’s early 20th century steamer pumper, a Metropolitan unit like Charlotte’s “Old Sue”. That pumper was melted down in 1942 to contribute
FIREMAN DISPLAY - Photos submitted to combat efforts during World War II. Firefighting equipment from Buck Steam Station, a fire station call box that formerly resided on South Main Street in Salisbury, an actual set of the Jaws of Life, and several Indian fire pumps used by firefighters in the wilderness areas are included in the exhibit. Local resident Paul Brown contributed several items, including the fire chief badge worn by his grandfather, W.A. Brown, the last volunteer to hold that post before the city of Salisbury began using paid staff. In addition, the museum has created its own firefighting patch and is displaying patches from each department attending the Fire Truck Festival in the Master Mechanic’s Office, just behind the museum Gift Station. During the June 23 Fire Truck Festival, rides on the museum passenger train and caboose train will be offered. Both trains depart at the same time, with rides offered at 10, 11 a.m., noon, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Advance tickets are available at www.nctrans.org. The N.C. Transportation Museum, located in historic Spencer Shops, the former Southern Railway steam locomotive repair facility, is located just five minutes off I-85 at Exit 79 in Spencer, N.C., and about an hour from Charlotte, Greensboro or Winston-Salem. The museum is home to the largest remaining operational roundhouse in North America, and numerous structures that represent what was once Southern Railway’s largest steam locomotive repair facility in the southeast. The museum is part of the Division of Historic Sites and the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources. Learn more at www.nctrans.org.
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FIREMAN EXHIBIT
LEGALS NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, CHEROKEE COUNTY In the District Court MARTHA BRASWELL ORR, Plaintiff, vs. BERT DAVID SCOTT, Defendant Cherokee County Clerk of Court File Number 18-CVD-237
not later than July 23, 2018, and upon your failure to do so, the Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 13th day of June, 2018. A copy of the Complaint, Civil Summons, Servicemembers Affidavit, and Domestic Civil Action Cover Sheet may be obtained from the Clerk of Court at the courthouse in Cherokee County, North Carolina during regular business hours.
TO: Bert David Scott Take notice that a Complaint seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of relief being sought is as follows: The Plaintiff has filed a verified Complaint seeking an absolute divorce from you. You are required to make defense to such pleading
This the 13th day of June, 2018. By Mitchell K. Brewer Attorney for the Plaintiff P.O. Box 596 Murphy, NC 28906 828-837-2178 NC State Bar Number 33362 KMH3838 (6/13, 20, 27/18)
PUBLIC HEARING TUESDAY There will be a Public Hearing for the proposed 2018-2019 budget of 1,853,121.00 for the Kings Mountain ABC Board on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 5:30 pm at the Kings Mountain ABC Store on 220 Cleveland Avenue. The meeting is open to the public and the copy of the proposed budget is available for inspection in the office of the board’s general manager Ailene Ormand, 220 Cleveland Avenue, Kings Mountain. KMH3840 (6/20/2018)
WILDFIRE EQUIPMENT
Sutton named to Dean's List at Anderson University ANDERSON, S.C. Jessica Sutton of Kings Mountain was named to the Dean's List at Anderson University for the spring semester. In order to be named to the Dean's List, a student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average or higher for the
semester. Anderson University is a selective comprehensive university offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees on campus and online. Anderson is ranked in the top tier of US News and World Report's Best Regional Uni-
versities South, is among its Best Online Bachelor's Programs and has been recognized as the #7 Most Innovative School among regional universities. It is also ranked as one of America's "100 Best College Buys."
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FORMER NURSE AIDE SEEKING WORK. Cooking, house keeping, caring for elderly, sewing and alterations. Call Joan at (704) 472-2979 SISK FIREARMS Concealed to Carry Class, Sat. June 30, 8am. (8 hrs plus range time). Includes breakfast, snacks, & drinks. Guns and ammo available or bring your own handgun with minimum 30 rounds factory boxed ammo. Cost $65. Small class size, limited seats. $25 deposit is required to reserve your seat. 828-4294565. HARRIS SPEEDWAY RACING EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT! 8 classes of racing. Gates open 5pm. Grandstand $12. Bring this ad, get $5 discount in grandstand. 921 Jack McKinney Rd., Rutherfordton, NC
REVIVAL AT CHARITY BAPTIST CHURCH, 113 Charity Church Rd., Lawndale, NC with Bro. Kipp Rayfield June 24-27, Sunday at 6:00pm and Mon.- Wed. at 7:00pm. Special singing each night! (704) 419-4574 cbcfallston@gmail.com
COME DILLY DALLY WITH US! Stop by and dilly dally thru our eight room minimall. Lots of antiques, local art, lotions, wind chimes, bouncies, free samples of chocolates and much more!!! We offer vendor spaces & consignment items on approval. Open Mon thru Sat from 10 til 6 and Sunday from 1 til 6. 123 West Marion Street in Shelby. Notary services available. (704) 481-7782 dalliedllc@gmail.com
EMPLOYMENT COWORKING SPACE! THE LOCAL ALTERNATIVE TO WORKING FROM HOME OR THE COFFEE SHOP! Biz Hub has professional, turnkey space for you to get the job done! 407 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC. CALL US OR STOP BY (704) 466-3051. 9am-5pm Mon-Fri. Other times by appointment.
PET GROOMER. Whiskers Nails and Puppy Dog Tails. At least one year experience. Commission base pay. Apply in person. 336 Washburn Switch Rd, Shelby, NC 28150. EXPERIENCED DETAILER. Every Single Detail (Shelby). Call (704) 298-8360 NEEDED EXPERIENCED CARPENTER. WITH TOOLS AND TRANSPORTATION. Background Check! Call 704472-1000 or 704-487-1071 NEEDED: GUTTER MECHANIC. Job: Help install seamless guttering. 30-40 hours per week. Must have drivers license. Call for appointment, (704) 466-3510
ALWAYS FRESH. ALWAYS LOCAL. Berries, peaches, produce, cheese, baked goods, plants & more. We accept debit and EBT. Wednesdays & Saturdays 126 W. Marion St, Shelby, NC. Tuesdays Health Department Satellite Market, 200 S. Post Rd. Shelby, NC. All markets 8am-noon. CAROLYN’S STOP & SHOP. 9am-5pm. 2319 Cleveland Ave, Grover NC 28073 JIM OWENS BIRTHDAY PARTY at Barley’s in Spindale. Saturday, June 23, 7pm - ?. All Welcome! Live music playing the Oldies. No cover charge.
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TOM’S BAKERY HAS UNBELIEVABLE PIES. Chocolate Chess and Lemon Chess Are the Specialties. $12 Each. Comes in a Plastic Cam Shell Pie Holder and Sealed! Order Direct from Tom in Shelby. NC Dept. of Agriculture Licensed and ServSafe Certified. (704) 473-1413 tgreene1@twc.com
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NEED OF A CDL DRIVER. Local runs. Apply in person at 1025 County Home Road. Shelby, NC 28152 HELP WANTED! Millers Hand and Detail Car Wash in Rutherfordton. Serious inquiries only! Also, need Laborers for Masonry work. (828) 4471002
LOCAL COUNTERTOP MANUFACTURER and Installation Company looking for hard working dedicated and punctual individuals part time or full time. Must be able to pass background check. Willing to train the right individual. Please apply in person, 8am-4pm. 111 Fairhope St., Forest City off of Withrow Rd., behind Big Lots. (828) 382-0174 NOW HIRING ROOFERS. Experienced Single Ply Roofers and Experienced Shingle Roofers. Must have valid drivers license. Cline Co., Inc. (704) 477-0516 HIGHER LEARNING CHILD CARE is in search of Lead teachers, Assistant teachers to join our team. Must have NC Care Credentials or greater. Call Barbara Minder at 704-923-2468 or visit 1260 Airport Rd, Shelby NC between 9am-1pm.
USPS NOW HIRING. Blacksburg, SC is looking for Rural Carrier Associates. Applicants must have a valid state driver’s license, a safe driving record, and at least two years of unsupervised experience driving passenger cars or larger. The driving must have taken place in the U.S. or its possessions or territories or in U.S. military installations worldwide. Health Insurance Benefits are available. Starting Pay is $17.83. Apply today via website www. usps./com or visit one of our local post offices for more details. (864) 839-6381 tulani. robinson@usps.gov
2ND BAPTIST CHURCH IN RUTHERFORDTON seeking part-time Hospitality Coordinator to organize and oversee the food service and hospitality ministry. Job Description and application at: 2ndbaptistchurch.net/ position-application/
Job Opportunity for Section 3, Low-Income Persons Minority Participating Commercial Contractor seeking to offer Section 3, Low-Income and Very-Low Income eligible Businesses, Vendors, Subcontractors, or individuals economic opportunities of job training, employment, and contracting work to promote local economic development and individual self-sufficiency. We will provide economical units to allow for minority participation as well as provide assistance for bonding and insurance for Section 3 businesses. Also, quick payment policies to help minority suppliers and contractors participate will be available. We are committed to satisfy Section 3 obligations and our goal is to provide opportunities for Section 3 Businesses throughout this entire housing project. If you are a Section 3 Business or resident in the County area and seeking work, please contact us at 704-209-7628, email to ad920@bidsec3.com, or via fax at 704-209-7631 to become part of our HUD-assisted project and help promote quality housing and community development in this area. Plans are available at: parker.box.com/v/920.
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CLEVELAND COUNTY HUGE YARD SALE. Household items. Men’s Clothes, Women’s clothes, Lularoe. Furniture, lawncare, too much to list.. Riverbend, Sat., June 23rd, 2018 from 06:00 AM - 01:00 PM, 3042 River Road, Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 692-2024
$14/HR PLUS BONUS. METER INSTALLER. LOCATED IN SHELBY, NC. WE ARE A CONTRACTOR TO A MAJOR UTILITY REPLACING ELECTRIC METERS. THERE IS NO PREVIOUS ELECTRIC EXPERIENCE REQUIRED BUT IS PREFERRED. WE PAY FOR TRAINING AND ALL THE EQUIPMENT AND UNIFORM. WE ARE LOOKING FOR RESPONSIBLE MATURE INDIVIDUALS. MUST BE AT LEAST 18, HIGH SCHOOL GRAD, OR GED, VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE AND DESIRE TO WORK. MUST HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION TO GET TO WORK EACH DAY AND ON TIME AND BE ABLE TO USE A SMARTPHONE. (704) 769-1086 ACLARANC@GMAIL.COM MAINTENANCE MAN & GROUNDS KEEPER needed full time for Rental Properties. Must have valid NC drivers license. (704) 473-4299 HEATING & AIR INSTALLERS/HELPERS. Now hiring Heating & Air Conditioning Installers and Helpers. Must have clean drivers’ license. Subject to pre-employment drug screen and background check. Apply in person at Shelby Heating & Air; 1990 Eaves Road, Shelby. (704) 487-7877 lisa@shelbyhvac.com
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES NOW HIRING WAREHOUSE ORDER PICKERS. Now Hiring Picker/Packer Positions with growth opportunities. Insource Performance Solutions is excited in being able to offer positions with a well established company with competitive wages. These positions are for light order picking in a climate controlled facility. Pay Rates: $11.00 (Production incentives in place. Potential to earn upwards of $13.00 hourly). If interested, please call or text Mike at 980-579-2057 or visit us online in order to apply: www.Insourcecareercenter.com. Once there, under the “req number, job title” field, type in the number 15-244 for 1st and 2nd shifts. 18-326 for 3rd Shift. 1st Shift hours: 6:30am - 2:30pm (Monday - Friday), 2nd Shift hours: 2:00pm - 10:00pm (Monday - Friday), 3rd Shift Hours: 10:30pm - 6:30am (Sunday Thursday). (980) 579-2057
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ROBOT LAWN MOWING SERVICE ROBOTS THAT ARE QUIET, EFFICIENT AND FUN TO WATCH NC4Ever@email.com
BUSINESS SERVICES HANDYMAN, RETIRED. General contractor available for small job repairs and fixes. Deck repair a specialty. Call Bob, (828) 476-6058 CONCRETE WORK. Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks, Masonry, Repairs. Stucco and Brick repairs. Cutting and Grinding. Call John Ellison. (828) 289-3652
YARD SALE Sat Jun 23rd, 2018 from 07:30 AM - 01:00 AM 407 Phifer Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 lmdixon122@ aol.com MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE. Friday 6/22 and Saturday 6/23, 7am-until. Many different items. 503 East Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale, NC 28090 MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE Various items for sale. Sat. 6/23, 7am. Outdoor building for sale. Needs some work! $300. 107 Brett Court, Shelby, NC 28152 BROOKVIEW COMMUNITY YARD SALE Brookview Subdivision Annual Yard Sale (Next Door to the Boiling Springs Elementary School). June 30th from 6:00am to 12:00pm (980) 295-4189 COME VISIT ROSEMARY’S CLOSET. Items 50% off and $3.00 bag sale on clothes. Flea market at 1316 South Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC 28152 ESTATE SALE - ESTATE SALE. Sat. June 23, 7AM - 1PM. A variety of items including collectables, furniture and decor items. All items WILL go! 204 South Cansler Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
RUTHERFORD COUNTY OLE GREY’S TREASURES has reopen inside Tri-City Mall, next to bill place, Forest City. Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm. Tin signs, jewelry, toys, glassware, clothes, dolls and much more.
FOR SALE 2 GRAVE PLOTS. Cleveland Memorial Park. $500 each. Call (704) 472-3209 PLANTS FOR SALE: Iris, Japanese Maple, Hosta, Yellow Bells. Located at 206 Woodburn Drive, Forest City, NC 28043. (828) 245-0245
CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Spring Garage Door Special: Single size starting at $499. Double size starting at $849. Garage door repairs and installations. Ask about glass door installation and repair. 704-419-0117 (704) 472-9367 YARD CLEAN-UP. Debris Removal. Spreading Gravel and Mulch. Creating flower beds and small Gardens and stone walkways. Bush trimming and small tree removal or pruning. Practically anything outdoors. Tidy up your place. You call, I haul. No job too small in Cleveland County. (980) 295-0750
CHEST OF DRAWERS (PINE). 5 drawer, excellent condition, $75. Maple headboard and entire bed, $75. (980) 295-8238 PROVIDENCE FARMS PRODUCE. Thornless Blackberry, $6. You pick Blueberries, $10 gallon. Tomatoes when ripe, $1.00lb. Peaches, $24 1/2 bushel, some white. Plums $10 gallon. 828-305-8124. OLD RECORD ALBUMS. Curio Cabinet $50, furniture odds and ends. (704) 974-8440 2006 TORO ZERO TURN HD Mower, 44” cut, $1650. 2004 Nissan Altima, low mileage, some financing available, $2650. (828) 287-8668 MOVING - DOWNSIZING! 2 bedroom dressers, porch furniture, small appliances, cookware, temptations, KitchenAid food processor, and much much more. 828-289-4269.
BARNETT’S LAWN MAINTENANCE: Grass cutting, Mulching, Pressure washing, Weed eating, Hedge trimming, Debris removal. Residential & Commercial. Free Estimates. Insured. Rutherford and Cleveland County. (828) 447-8287
LESSONS RENAISSANCE SPORTS CENTER. Traditional Archery & Fencing Instruction. Group lessons available. Outdoor Range open Monday, Wednesday & Saturday, 10am-6pm. Louis Liounis, 828-287-4541.
SNYDER-LANCE ROUTE. In Rutherford County. For details call before 6pm. (704) 473-5376 EVENFLO BABY CRIB, $30. Self propelled lawnmower, Honda motor, $150. Tiller, digs in front, needs motor, $30. Proform XP Treadmill, $100. 828288-0991, (828) 980-0080 2 CEMETERY PLOTS. In Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. $500. Call (704) 4603104 or (980) 888-0661 MISCELLANEOUS LUMBER. Engineered, load bearing. 50+ 4x4 & 4x6, 20’. 10 TJl up to 20’. 6 BL 20x12, 20’. 6 Glue Lamb, 12-14’. 23 Rim Boards, 14”. Misc 2x8, 2x10, 4x4 plywood. New. Great for sheds and barns. $4,500 obo for all. Call (980) 254-5876 FLAT BED TRAILER. Clean title. New floor and lights, Electric brakes, tool box. Asking $1000. (704) 300-1082 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704482-2243. (704) 538-5788 WHIRLPOOL LP GAS RANGE. Very good condition, $100. (828) 245-7612 REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS, and odd furniture. 704-481-0954 and after 5pm, call (704) 482-0540 TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. (704) 434-6389
HOTPOINT REFRIGERATOR $125. 26” Huffy ladies bike $30. Stihl leaf blower $75. Still farm Boss chainsaw $75. Call (704) 207-5121
BLACK’S JACK OF ALL TRADES. Lawn care, pressure-washing, carpentry, mechanic work, hauling off metal. Whatever needs to be done! CHEAP RATES. 704-4735124 or (864) 978-2862 PAINTING SERVICES. Over 20 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results. References available. Free estimates. Charles, or leave message (704) 4358062
SUNFIRE PLUS MOBILITY CHAIR. Nice mobility chair, short turn around, 6 wheels, charger, 200 lb capacity. Setup and delivery included. (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com
SCOOTERS AND ELECTRIC CHAIRS REPAIRED. We repair most makes and models, 16 years experience. Most repairs we can do at your residence. Many programs available, call for your appointment. Cash, check or bank card accepted for payment. (704) 951-4224
SCOOTERS, ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIRS, LIFT CHAIRS. We repair most models; from battery to motor replacements. Over 16 years experience, call for repair schedule. (704) 9514224 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com 2 CEMETARY PLOTS. with 2 vaults at veteran’s section of Cleveland Memorial Park in Shelby. $3000 for both. Call (980) 925-9394 (2) TILLERS: (1) front tine, (1) rear tine. Whirlpool washer, $85. A/C 2350 BTU with remote, $180. (828) 223-0233 SINGLE CARPORT, 12X21, $695. Double Carport, 18x21, $795. (828) 490-2713 TRAILERS: WE BUY, SALE, TRADE (must have title). Parts and service on most models. New 5x10 $795 with this ad. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 DOG KENNELS FOR SALE. Starting at $189.99. Size 10x20 $399.99 up. Other sizes are available. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 CARPORTS, GARAGE, HORSE BARNS. Installed in 2 to 3 weeks or sooner in most cases (standard). Best on site display around. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 PAYLESS STORAGE BUILDINGS Top Quality. Cash, 90 days same as cash, (rent to own, no credit check). Same or next day delivery on in stock inventory. Free 75 miles. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895
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FLAGS AND FLAG POLES. 15 ft., 20 ft., and 25 ft., poles in stock. Delivery and installation available. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895
WANTED TO BUY. Good Used Furniture and Appliances, and antiques and estates. 704-481-0954 and after 5pm call (704) 482-0540
FULL BLOODED BASSET HOUND PUPPIES. 5 girls, 3 boys, no papers, $300 each. (828) 289-1258
WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. (828) 429-3935
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CARPORTS, RV/BOAT COVERS, Equipment, Hay, Livestock. Protect your investments. Largest on site display around, 1000’s of options, 12’ to 60’ wide, 300’ or longer. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895
WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you. We pay cash on the spot. Not titles needed. ID required. (803) 374-7545
4.9 ACRES FOR SALE near Forest Hunt Elementary School. Rutherford County. Water, good flat land, endless possibilities, lots of road frontage. $38,400. Call 828-2481900, (828) 447-0120
2&3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS. Available now! Stove and refrigerator furnished, W/D hookups. Rent based on income. EHO. Shelby. (704) 487-1114
LARGEST TRAILER INVENTORY and Selection around. BEST prices, new 5x8 $595. Custom built welcome. 2k to 20 ton Utility, Cargo, Dump, Equipment, Livestock. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 2455895 DUNCAN PHYFE SOFA $150. Two Wing Back Chairs $50 for Both. Two Mongoose Bicycles (On Road or Mountain) $60 for Both. Recliner $20. APS Exercise Fair $10. Call 704-6929915 or (704) 434-7761 DISCOUNT POOL SUPPLY, INC. Offering Above and Inground pools, parts and supplies. We also maintenance, open/close pools, etc. 704418-3277. (828) 245-7540 HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 487-6855 USED CAMPER TOPS FOR SALE. Various sizes and styles. Also buying them in Rutherford County. (828) 980-0881 REFRIGERATO STOVES, WASHER, ERS. Discount prices. Earl Rd, Shelby, NC 487-4443
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TOTAL GYM and Teeter hang up. In good condition. (704) 300-0366 $$CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector (704) 695-4917 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. (828) 245-6756
FARM & GARDEN FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE. Ford N Series Tractor with 3pt hitch and good tires. Looks and runs good. $3000. Bush Hog (King Kutter) 3pt hitch. $1000. (704) 418-1590 2 TON WILLMAR FERTILIZER SPREADER. $1500. Call (864) 489-9473 GALVANIZED STEEL CHAIN LINK FENCING, $350. 149 ft x 4 ft Galvanized steel chain link fencing. 2 4 ft x 4 ft decorative gates, 11 post toppers, top rails and all hardware. No posts included. Was used around pool. sbmeacham@ carolina.rr.com CORBIN FAMILY BEE SUPPLY offering 8 and 10 Frame Woodenware. Same prices as 2017. Call for appointment. (828) 980-1823 6FT. BUSH HOG FOR SALE. BUSH HOG BRAND, $800. Call or text. (828) 447-3627 WOODWORKING PLANS, CHICKEN COOP, MORE. MASSIVE COLLECTION OF PLANS AND MORE. NC4Ever@email.com
APPLIANCES NEEDED! Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Refrigerators. Salvation Army Family Store will pick up your used, working appliances to resell in our Family Stores. Call 704-482-9502 to arrange pick up. Donate! Shop! Support local ministry! 1649 E. Dixon Blvd, Shelby by Big Lots, or in Forest City (reopening soon at former Watkins auto dealership) Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm. Sat, 10am-5pm. (704) 482-9502
LOST & FOUND
LOST DOG ON 04/19/18. Chopper. Double Springs Church Rd (Lattimore area). No collar or tags, but has had all shots. $100 reward. Please call 704-692-5218
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TOP QUALITY FESCUE HAY. Excellent quality, fertilized and weed free. Tight and heavy net wrapped rolls. Large quantity available. Quantity discounts available (704) 300-9042
LIVESTOCK FOR SALE. Pure breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers. Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704-538-1199. (704) 6007847 CKC REGISTERED CHIHUAHUAS. Applehead Teacup and Miniature Chihuahua puppies. Shots UTD. Ready to go. $200 each. (704) 813-5981
CARS & TRUCKS 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY 4 cylinder, auto, black in color, CD, custom wheels, new Michelin tires, 150k miles, $5800 OBO. 828-429-4565. 1998 HONDA CIVIC 4 Door, Automatic, A/C, good tires, 30+ miles per gallon. $1000 or best offer. Call 704-6920178 or 704-434-9203 1995 DODGE RAM VAN 15 passenger, runs great, almost new transmission, used for church. Asking $1250 or best offer. (828) 3053770 2001 FORD RANGER 4x4, needs TLC to seat and console, Motor locked not sure why. Would like to trade to 4 door car 1970-1980. Needed to travel to doctors appointments with plenty of room. (704) 418-7641 1995 HONDA ODYSSEY 4 doors, seats 6, sunroof, power windows & seats, No AC, has some minor issues. $975. Call for details. (704) 538-8338 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY 4 cylinder, auto, black in color, CD, custom wheels, new Michelin tires, 150k miles, $5800 OBO. 828-429-4565 2000 FORD RANGER XLT, 5 speed. Looks good, runs good. Local owner. $1800. (704) 434-4805 1998 HONDA CIVIC 4 Door, Automatic, A/C, good tires, 30+ miles per gallon. $1000 or best offer. Call 704-6920178 or 704-434-9203
HAY RAKE. 8 WHEEL V RAKE, $1800. (828) 429-7647
PETS & LIVESTOCK PITBULL PUPPIES, 6 WEEKS OLD. 3 boys, 4 girls. Each one shot, dewormed. For more information call Jimmy (810) 251-2463 YORKIE POO MALE PUPPY. Black and white. Tail docked, dew claws removed. CKC registered. All shots UTD, wormed and groomed. $450. No texts please. Calls only. (828) 391-0919 3 NEW ZEALAND WHITE DOES. Rabbits will have babies in July, $20 each. Also young rabbits, $5 each. Nubian Buck goat about 100lb, very tame, $30. Brahma chickens, 4 hens, 1 rooster, one year old, $25 for all. Call if interested. (704) 466-3135 FULL BLOODED BOXER. Male, 7 months, $140. (704) 308-4702 jensen.brenda@ ymail.com
1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 3 door, 147k miles, 2 owners. (828) 447-1254
MOTORCYCLES & ATVS 2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide Ultra. Very nice bike. Lots of extras. 18,500 miles, $12,500. Call Randy for info. (704) 472-7800
VACATIONS 2 BEACH HOUSES FOR RENT. Ocean Lakes, Myrtle Beach. 2 & 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6. Weeks available. Includes golf cart. Call for reservations. 704-473-1494 or (704) 434-7765 BOOK NOW! In the heart of Myrtle Beach. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath. $550 per week. Keith (704) 418-3790 or (704) 7503082 OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH. Washer/dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1200 wk. (704) 472-7145 SCENIC RIDGE CAMPGROUND CHERRYVILLE, NC. RV, Tent Sites, Cabins. Ask about 20% OFF Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938 OCEAN LAKES VACATION. 1678 STARFISH. 3 bedroom, washer, dryer, large covered front porch. Reduced rates for spring & fall. Summer dates avail. 704-473-6109. sheilaba@bellsouth.net TWO BEACH HOUSES FOR RENT. One in Ocean Lakes, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, golf cart included. One in Ocean Side Village, Surfside. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Real nice. Washer/dryer, golf cart included. Ocean view off back porch. (704) 434-9502 OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Also, pullout couch, queen size and golf cart. Weeks and weekends. Good off season rates. 704-482-9781 (704) 472-5182 OCEAN LAKES, MYRTLE BEACH, Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen/dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas 803-635-9831. (803) 7182659 OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE, Myrtle Beach, SC. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 4 decks, close to ocean. WiFi, all amenities. Open weeks 6/16, 7/7, 7/14. (704) 718-4731
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1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO 1991 Camaro drag car. Must see. Runs 6.99 in 1/8 mile on motor. Brand new 385 SBC full roller motor with forged internals. TH350 with trans brake, air shifter. Moser 9 in. Comes with 50 gallons of VP racing fuel. Too much to list. $20,000 OBO. (704) 6926480
LAWNDALE AREA. Cleared 1.3 acre lot, water and septic, priced to sell. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty, w w w. b r ya n t r e a l t y i n c .c o m (704) 567-9836 1/2 ACRE MOBILE HOME LOT and 3 acre Mobile Home lot. Both in Casar on paved street & county water. 214 Mace Rd, Casar, NC 28021 (704) 600-7847 or 704538-1199. 1910 CREEK RIDGE ROAD. Shelby (Patterson Springs), NC 28152. 17 acre farm with creek. 3 bedroom, 1 bath 1700sf house completely remodeled. New roof, windows, heat pump. Barn, outside building. $179,000. (704) 4182591
2004 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Loaded. Automatic. Fresh paint. Good condition. 109093 miles. Only $2850. Call (704) 692-4765 WE BUY SCRAP CARS. We purchase scrap vehicles with free pick up! Top $$$! Cash paid/No title needed! (980) 295-6556 stacey_n_brian@ yahoo.com WWII COLLECTOR wanting to BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives & Flags. I BUY Small & Large Gun Collections also. Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid. (828) 980-3329 I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC Test Strips. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local & pay fast. (828) 577-4197 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Metal Boats, Tractors, Farm Equipment & scrap metal. Must have ID & proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767 or (704) 487-0228
DOG WALKER/ PET SITTING. Why pay for pet boarding for vacation? Will come to your home and take care of your animals for fraction of the cost. Also dog walking on regular basis. Contact Jenni (704) 418-7235 jenniferscruggs77@gmail.com GREAT DANE PUPPIES AKC (SHELBY). Health guaranteed. One Litter Fawns and Brindle, Second litter blue Starling. $600. Lori (704) 4181441 WANT TO BUY HORSES. Call (704) 300-0366 PURE BRED KIKO BUCK. Intact, NKR Registered, tattooed, black and white, 1.5 years old, $375. Selling out laying hens, roosters, dibs, eggs. Gene & Becky Leach. 828-245-7419, (828) 2892868
2002 TOYOTA CAMRY 225,000 miles, $1750. paulgirouard54@yahoo.com 1999 GMC SUBURBAN 1500 SLE. 148K miles, 4WD, leather interior, perfect AC, PW, PDL, PWR heated front seats, new Firestone tires, Reese hitch. AM/FM,CD, roof rack, some rust on body & light damage to left rear bumper. Runs great. $3000. (704) 4724378
CAMPERS SCENIC RIDGE CAMPGROUND. CHERRYVILLE, NC. RV, Tent Sites, Cabins. Ask about 20% OFF Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938
NICE 2-STORY BRICK HOME Call for Price! Great location, suitable for 1 or 2 family living with kitchen, 3BR, 2BA, laundry upstairs, kitchen, 1BR, 1BA, laundry downstairs, fireplaces up and down, living rooms up and down, plenty of parking with outside bldg, and huge shed. 600 Hillside Drive, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 (704) 284-4425 radfordricky@gmail.com
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27.3 ACRES: 800 feet of frontage on Second Broad River, 900 feet highway frontage, city water, creek, hardwoods, open fields, $130,000. (864) 909-1035 EAST RUTHERFORD COUNTY. Off Hwy 120, Lots with water and septic. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty, 704-567-9836. www.bryantrealtyinc.com.
WANT TO RENT WANT TO RENT ROOM. Adult male looking to rent room within a house or in an apartment setting with a roommate. Looking for Forest City area. Would only utilize the room for half of the month. Please send email response to coolside2018@ outlook.com
FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT FULLY FURNISHED. Electric heat & air. Utilities furnished. Background check, deposit & references required! No Pets! One person only! $175 week. Near Cleveland Mall. (704) 477-6355 113 CLONINGER ST. KINGS MOUNTAIN. 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, Rent is $475 mo., $475 deposit. Application fee $25. 704-472-4666 or (704) 4723100 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT. Starting at $359. 704-4724666. 801 S Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 4723100 116 BOWMAN ST Shelby, NC. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath. Rent $475. Deposit $475. Application fee $25. 704-472-4666. (704) 472-3100
HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS (62 & older), disabled (50 & older). 418 E. Warren St., Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. EHO. (704) 487-6354 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text (704) 739-0259
OUT OF AREA OCEAN LAKES. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Lake front million dollar view. $1000 week. Weeks July 28, Aug 11, Aug 18. (704) 472-0045 OCEAN LAKES. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Lake front million dollar view. $1000 a week. Weeks July 28, Aug 11, Aug 18. (704) 472-0045
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PIGEON FORGE TENNESSEE. 4 bedroom, 3 full bath house. Full kitchen, no pets, close in. Call (704) 473-3374
POLK COUNTY 2BR, 1BA, LARGE YARD. Near International Equestrian Center off US Hwy. 74. Also, 126 near Landrum SC and Tryon NC. Available July 1st, rent negotiable. Email for additional info and application. mountain _gateway@windstream.net
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LARGE MOBILE HOME LOT for rent. Quiet area, Crest and Springmore School District. (704) 313-7357
PRIVATE, VERY NICE, MOBILE HOME. 2 Bedroom, 2 full Bath. Separate shower in master bath, walk in closet, side-by-side refrigerator, dish washer, air, brick underpin, porches and trees. Hudlow Road in Forest City. (704) 481-8200
TRAILER LOTS FOR RENT. 135 Wiggins Lane, Kings Mountain, NC. $250 each month. 704-472-4666 or (704) 472-3100
SENIOR LIVING AT ITS BEST! 55 and older. 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartments, Forest City. $400 deposit, $400 month. (864) 316-5282
NICE CLEAN HOUSE IN LAWNDALE. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath. Safe quiet neighborhood. $600 a month plus deposit. Must have references. No inside pets. (704) 3126346
3BR, 2BA MH. Quiet wooded park, Rutherfordton. Landlord onsite. No pets! 1st, last and security. Background check. After 10am. (828) 289-8719
2 & 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH MOBILE HOMES. Nice Location in Springmore/Crest District. Stove, refrigerator, washer and dryer. (704) 313-7357 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH HOME. Kitchen Breakfast room combo, Full den, Appliances included, hardwood flooring and fenced in back yard, Brick home. $1000 a month or $1200 with pet (cat/ dog). First and last month nonrefundable deposit. (704) 692-5337
DOUBLEWIDE TRAILER IN COUNTRY. $475 per month, plus deposit. Call 828-2890220 or (828) 289-2648 ENERGY EFFICIENT NEWLY REMODELED 1 Bedroom Apartment in Forest City. Includes appliances, water, sewer, garbage pickup, $425 plus deposit. (828) 2481776 EFFICIENCY APARTMENT. Includes utilities, cable and wifi, 3 minute drive to downtown Forest City. From $150 week, discount monthly. (828) 245-0444
IN CITY OF SHELBY. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, washer/dryer hookups. $825 month, $825 deposit. No pets. References required. (704) 538-7661
2 & 3 BEDROOM Mobile Homes. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. From $125 week & up. (828) 245-0444
MOBILE HOME IN KINGS MOUNTAIN. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 2 acres private lot. $750 month, $750 deposit. After 5pm (704) 466-9984
1 BEDROOM STUDIO APARTMENT. All utilities included, $180 weekly or monthly for discount. Forest City. Call for more info. (828) 245-0444
NICE COUNTRY LIVING. 2 bedroom mobile homes for rent. 10 minutes from Shelby. NO PETS. Seniors welcome. (704) 692-0447 NICE 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE HOME. In Kings Mountain. Heat pump - Central Heat & Air, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer hookups. Outside storage building. NO PETS! $800 per month. $500 deposit. 1, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 (704) 472-7933 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417
COMMERCIAL BEAUTY SHOP BUILDING. 2304 Crescent Lane, Gastonia, NC. Approx 1772 sq.ft building. Paved parking. $165,000. 704-8603373 or (704) 435-9045
LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older. 211 N. Morgan St, Shelby. Equal Housing Opportunity. (704) 482-7723
UTILITIES INCLUDED, $289 WEEKLY. Monthly Rates Available. WoodSpring Suites, newly renovated. Fully furnished studio w/kitchenette. Group Rates Available. 1010 Sue Lane, Shelby. (704) 487-1001
$199.99 & UP WEEKLY SPECIAL. Town & Country Inn, Spindale. WiFi, Micro-fridge, flatscreen, HD ESPN/Showtime. Nightly $49.99 & up. (828) 286-3681
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Local people and places played a big part in fight for American independence By Alan Hodge Special to the Herald
July 4th is just around the corner so let's stop and take a look at some of the local people and places that played a big role in the founding of our nation. Patterson Springs in southern Cleveland County is a quiet community with a long history. Six miles south of the crossroads of NC 226 and NC 180 is the former site of a Revolutionary War-era site once known as Graham's Fort. Now occupied by a house that is part modern and part antebellum, the "fort" was actually a large log cabin built by Colonel William Graham. Graham was quite a character. In addition to being a strong proponent of liberty, he was also a delegate to the Fifth Provincial Congress. In September 1780, Graham and his family and friends were attacked inside their fort by local Tories. In the ensuing fight, four Tories were wounded. The next month, Graham found himself fighting at Kings Mountain. Next stop is the town of Grover. Located on US 29 near Grover are historical markers that pinpoint two places that British soldiers were in evidence during
the Revolution. The first marker indicated where troops of Major Patrick Ferguson bivouacked on Oct. 4 and 5, 1780 before they made their way to Kings Mountain. The other marker points to the spot where Lord Cornwallis and his men entered North Carolina in January 1781 on their second invasion of North Carolina. While in Grover, another interesting place to visit is the old Shiloh Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Located on a dirt road off Elm Street, the cemetery holds the remains of one of Cleveland County’s most illustrious patriots, Colonel Frederick Hambright (1727-1817). Born in Germany, Hambright had prior to his service in the Revolution been an Indian fighter. A new marker at the entrance to Kings Mountain National Military Park on SC 216 touts some of Hambright’s achievements. Another hero of the Battle of Kings Mtn. is William Chronicle from Belmont. A NC Highway Historical marker on Catawba St. in front of the Belmont Historical Society points out the fact that the home of Chronicle, leader of the “South Fork Boys” was once located nearby. Chronicle was killed in the
battle. In the city of Kings Mountain is another cemetery with Revolutionary War connections. Located off Afton Drive is a graveyard that contains the remains of patriot Preston Goforth (1739-1780). A native of Rutherford County, Goforth was killed in the Battle of Kings Mountain. In an interesting twist, Goforth had three brothers who were also killed in the battle–fighting on the side of Loyalists. Leaving Kings Mountain on NC 161, go about two miles and turn left onto Long Creek Road. Near where the road crosses Long Creek is the Washington Iron Furnace. This furnace was used during the Revolution to manufacture cannonballs and other implements. Outside Bessemer City in Gaston County is the Tryon Community. Created in 1769 by the colonial assembly, Tryon County once stretched from the shores of the Catawba River all the way to the mountain. Because it was named for one of King George’s pals, Royal gubernator William Tryon, the county was dissolved in 1799 leaving only its name. During the Revolution, citizens of the Tryon community areas got together
Revolutionary War hero William Chronicle has a NC Highway Historical marker in place on the grounds of the Belmont Historical Society. Photo by Alan Hodge and drew up a set of proclamations on August 14, 1775 that spelled out their displeasure at the way things were going between England and the colonies. Though the document didn’t go quite as far as the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, the Tryon Resolves nonetheless vowed that its drafters would fight for their freedoms if it came to that. While they were at it, the folks of Tryon also decided they would get muskets, powder and ammo from their patriotic friends in
Charleston, SC. Today, a stone and bronze marker to the Tryon Resolves can be seen. The marker was erected by the DAR and lists the names of those who signed the document. Near the Tryon community is Pasour Mountain. Just off NC 279, Pasour Mountain was originally known as LaBoone Mountain for the LaBoone family who lived there. During the Revolution, the LaBoones, who were Tories, sometimes sought shelter in a cave. Eventually they felt
local patriots’ displeasure and skeedaddled. One of the best sources for information about places in North Carolina and their War of Independence connections is “Touring North Carolina’s Revolutionary War Sites” by Daniel Barefoot. An attorney and resident of Lincolnton, Barefoot has gathered his vast knowledge of the Revolutionary period in our state together in a volume published by John F. Blair of Winston Salem.
Cleveland County Kitchen showcases local produce If you enjoy visiting the farmers’ market but are often stumped about what to do with some of the fresh fruits and vegetables offered there, there’s a great but largely unknown resource in our county. Cleveland County Kitchen is a collaborative effort between N.C. Cooperative Extension (NCCE) and Cleveland Community College (CCC)
Blanton often ventures outside of the NCCE studios to tape the kitchen segment of the show. Here she visits with Megan Pope at the Banker’s House in Shelby.
that showcases local farmers and local foods. It is comprised of a monthly cable television show produced by CCC and a researchbased companion fact sheet produced by NCCE. The resources provide a farm-to-table guide to help consumers learn about the importance of eating more fruits and vegetables and incorporating them into delicious, nutritious meals. “Our goal is to educate citizens from Cleveland County and beyond about the importance of local foods to our economy, health, environment and quality of life,” says Debra Blanton, program host. The idea for Cleveland County Kitchen began back in 2013 when Blanton, newly retired from the county’s Board of Elections, decided to grow a 2-acre vineyard of muscadines. She quickly
Blanton (right) talks with Beth Bruno, a horticultural therapist at the Shelby Life Enrichment Center. Bruno is the “farmer” for the June 2018 edition of Cleveland County Kitchen. Microgreens are the featured crop.
NC Extension Agent Nancy Abasiekong (left) appears in each episode of Cleveland County Kitchen to explain how to get the most nutritional value out of the featured crop. realized that there was a huge disconnect between local farmers and residents. In 2014, Blanton approached Greg Tillman of Cleveland Community College about doing a food education show for CCC’s television station. He agreed that it was a great idea, but the college did not have the kitchen facilities needed for such a show. He suggested they check with the NCCE. There they met Nancy Abasiekong, who became the show’s nutritionist. They also discovered that NCCE had the technical expertise and a demonstration kitchen that would serve as the perfect set for the new program. “Cleveland County Kitchen” debuted in November 2014, and a new episode has been produced every month since then. “Every month we feature something that is currently in season as the focus of the show,” says Blanton. Each 30-minute episode is divided into three segments. For the first segment, Blanton visits with an area farmer to discuss how the crop is grown. The second part of the show features
Blanton (right) has highlighted all kinds of local produce and products on Cleveland County Kitchen. Here she interviews Steve Gibson, a local bee keeper. Abasiekong, who explains the nutritional value of the food, as well as how to select, care for and preserve the produce item. Then in the final segment, the show moves to the kitchen to demonstrate how to cook the featured food. “We usually show two or three different recipes and give ideas for how to use the food in creative ways,” says Blanton. The featured recipes and care and preservation tips are all included on an accompanying fact sheet, available for download on the
Cleveland County Kitchen site, www. clevelandcountykitchen.org. Shows can be accessed from that web site, and they also air on the CCC television channel, Access 19, beginning on the third Sunday of every month, running 2-3 times each day for the next week. The show can also be viewed on the C19TV website, www.C19.TV. For more information about the Cleveland County Kitchen program, call the Cleveland County Extension Center at 704-482-4365 or visit the the show’s web site, www. clevelandcountykitchen.org.