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Liberty Mountain: Our story By Loretta Cozart
FIREWORKS will light up the sky at next Wednesday’s July 4th celebration in Kings Mountain. Festivities will begin at 6 p.m. at the Deal Park Walking Track Park in Kings Mountain.
Red, White, and Boom fireworks and festivities By Christy Connner Kings Mountain will celebrate the 4th of July with a “Revolutionary 4th” celebration at the Deal Park Walking Track Park in Kings Mountain on Cleveland Avenue (Hwy 161), near the YMCA. This Independence Day event begins Wednesday, July 4th at 6:00 pm with “20 Ride” America’s #1 Zac Brown Tribute Band, performing on the Neisler
Stage in the park with a concert featuring country and some cover hits too. Additional music, featuring, DJ Tony Cutlass, will play a variety of classic and current hits with line dance performances led by Kountry-Urban-Soul line dance group. This free event will also host a variety of entertainment for the entire family See FESTIVITIES, Page 4A
‘Liberty Mountain’ returns to the Joy Performance Center Friday night for a four-weekend run and its fifth season in Kings Mountain. The Joy Theater stage explodes with dramatic, action-packed scenes and the heart-wrenching story of what it was like to live in the colonies during the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution in 1780. Thirty-one actors and actresses bring the Battle of Kings Mountain to life. But this story isn’t just historical fiction or a generic depiction of what the Revolutionary War was like. It is far more than that. It is the true story of the hard life people of our community endured every day. The Battle of Kings Mountain is known as the largest all-American battle of the Revolutionary War, as both sides were mostly comprised of American settlers and their families. It is also one of the best examples of the ‘civil war’ that was everyday life in the Southern Colonies, where neighbors and brothers fought against each other. It’s a dramatic history lesson that your family can appreciate and enjoy.
Weapons Master Allison Collins rehearses firearms safety with actor Andrew Hatley. Photo provided by Bob Inman Liberty Mountain tells the story of the settling of the Carolinas by hardy Scots-Irish immigrants who came to America to start new lives, raise families, work and worship, and how they became caught up in the conflict and struggle for independence from Great Britain. From your seat in the
theatre, you will be at the center of the action and in the middle of the battles and emotional family scenes. And you will relive history as it happened on October 7, 1780. The names of the characters in is drama aren’t made-up and their stories are real. They were the people who lived, fought,
and died for our Independence. Many of the names are still common in the area today: Hambright, Goforth, Lewis, Barber, Dickson, Hayes, Williams, McDowell, Porter, and Tate among others. This isn’t just their story, this is our story. Tickets for Liberty Mountain are available online See LIBERTY, Page 7A
Sharon Robbs named New city budget: 5% new Main Street Director reduction in electric bills By Loretta Cozart
On June 1st, Sharon Robbs was named Kings Mountain’s Main Street Director, a 2018 Main Street America Accredited Program. Robbs is a graduate of Gardner-Webb University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology. In addition, she is a certified Career/Life Coach, Health Minister and has received a certification from the Ann Johnson Institute in Senior Center Management. According to Robbs, her first order of business is
ROBBS “identifying key players in the downtown area who want
to see the area grow and prosper. I am encouraged by so many business owners who want to see downtown thrive. They want to be successful and be a part of the revitalization of the downtown. Working together, the downtown will become the place folks want to be in Kings Mountain.” Robbs describes herself as a “hands-on leader who strongly believes that teamwork and relationship building are two important keys that drive growth and See ROBBS, Page 7A
By Loretta Cozart T h e K i n g s Mountain City Council v o t e d unanimously to adopt an SELLERS Ordinance appropriating funds for Operating and Capital Expenses for the City of Kings Mountain for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 budget in a special called meet-
ing June 19th at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The City Council held a public hearing to discuss the proposed budget in which no one signed up to speak for or against the proposal. The budget is effective July 1st, 2018 through June 30th, 2019. City Manager Marilyn Sellers presented the proposed balanced budget for FY 2018-2019 in the amount of $44,820,100.00 that operates 8 separate funds: •General Fund
($16,794,097) • Emergency Telephone System Fund ($99,000) • Water and Sewer ($6,521,463) • Stormwater ($426,000) • Electric ($15,327,740) • Gas ($5,336,800) • Powell Bill ($310,000) • Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund ($5,000) The highlight of the budget is a 5% decrease in electric costs for all customers, which will be reflected on their utility bill no later than See BUDGET, Page 7A
Liberty Mountain to host living history encampment For the first time ever, cast members from Liberty Mountain – The Revolutionary Drama will be hosting a living history encampment at the Revolutionary 4th celebration in Kings Mountain! Visit their encampment at
the Deal Park Walking Track and meet real characters from the Battle of Kings Mountain. Experience a weapons demonstration, take part in an interactive musket drill, or dress up and try on clothing from the American Revolution. This new yearly tradition will be fun for the entire family. Don’t miss the main event, where the cast of Liberty Mountain will perform on the hillside as an epic kickoff to
one of the Southeast’s greatest fireworks displays! It will be something you definitely don’t want to miss. Liberty Mountain is written by author, novelist, and former WBTV anchor Bob Inman. The show plays at the Joy Performance Center in downtown Kings Mountain on weekends in June and July. For more information, and to reserve your tickets, visit: www.LibertyMountainDrama.com
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■ OBITUARIES
Daniel Ethan Roper KINGS MOUNTAIN – Daniel Ethan Roper, 26, of Kings Mountain, passed away on June 19, 2018 at his home in Kings Mountain. He was born in Cleveland County, and was preceded in death by his grandfathers, William Jr. Roper and B.W. Blanton. Ethan was a graduate of Campbell University where he earned his BS in Clinical Research. Ethan had a deep love for God, His Word, and people. He displayed a true servant’s heart that was seen in many ways especially in the way he served the church through his gift and love for music. He is survived by his parents, Keith and Tammy Roper of Kings Mountain; brother Justin Roper and wife Jenna of Matthews; grandmothers Betty Roper and Carol Bledsoe; nieces Emmie, Lyla Mae and Maryn Roper; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; special friend and lifelong neighbor, Libby Hawkins; and loving canine companion, Rowdy. A memorial service was held Friday, June 22, 2018 at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Dr. John Sloan officiating. Visitation was Friday, June 22, 2018 from 4:005:30 p.m. prior to the service at First Baptist Church in the CMC. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers the family would like you to make charitable contributions in Ethan’s honor to: 1.) Charlotte Awake (his brothers ministry) – charlotteawake.com/donate or send checks to P.O. Box 78951, Charltote, NC 28271; 2.) First Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. 3.) First Wesleyan Church, Kings Mountain – make checks payable to First Wesleyan Church and please put “Engage” in the ‘for’ section. A guest register is available at www.harrisfunerals. com Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain.
Deveron Elizabeth Gordon Helgeson GROVER -Deveron Elizabeth Gordon Helgeson, age 86, resident of Grover, died June 21, 2018 at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. She was the daughter of the late Evelyn Whitlock Gordon and Daniel Phillip Gordon. Deveron was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Lloyd E. Helgeson. A memorial service was held Monday, June 25 at 11 a.m. at Boiling Springs Baptist Church with the Revs. Keith McKinney and John Barnhardt officiating. Interment was in Grover Cemetery. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.Com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, was in charge of arrangements.
Clara Hughes Clara Humphries Hughes, 95, went to her heavenly reward on June 20, 2018 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. Born in Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Ferris C. Humphries, Sr. and Bertha Ledford Humphries. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of almost fifty years, Sidney Jackson(Jack) Hughes, three infant sons, Howard Curtis, Sidney Conrad, and Sidney Waldo Hughes; Sisters Ella Jane and Edna Humphries, Ruth H. Stephens; Brothers Edward Dwight Humphries, Sr., Herbert B. Humphries, Sr. and F.C. Humphries, Jr. Growing up in the Bethlehem Community, she attended Grover High School and Kings Mountain High School, where she graduated. Joining other family members in Richmond, Virginia, she worked for Dupont prior to marrying her high school sweetheart. At that time she moved to Norfolk where Jack was stationed with the Navy and she worked at the Hampton Road Port of Embarcation. Other employment included retail accounting and school food service. Her most cherished career roles were those of a loving Wife, Mother, Aunt, Grandma, and “GG”, her “self-created” name after becoming Great Grandmother. She and her family returned to Kings Mountain in 1966 where they would operate Hughes Turkey Farm. They joined Antioch Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School teacher, Girls Auxiliary leader, WMU member, Church Clerk, and choir member. She recently transferred her membership back to Bethlehem Baptist Church, where her Christian journey began as a child. She loved the Lord and served Him faithfully throughout her life. Her Christian influence and her desire for her family and friends to know Christ as their personal Savior remained strong until the end. She loved her family and found great joy in spending time with each of them. She will be missed greatly by her family and friends. She is survived by a son, Mark Hughes and wife, Patty; daughter, Beth McDaniel and husband, Randy, all of Kings Mountain; sister, Raye Holmes of Newberry, South Carolina; Sister in Laws, Betty M.Hughes, Kings Mountain, Shirley H. Oliver and husband, Henry of Shelby Grandsons, David Alan McDaniel and wife, Miranda; John Sidney McDaniel and wife, Ginger ; Granddaughter, Anna Grace Hughes; Great-Grandchildren, Lincoln Sidney, Alana Lynn, Masey Johnna, and Landry Claire McDaniel, all of Kings Mountain, and many dear nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life service was held Saturday, June 23, 2018, 2:00 PM at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, led by Dr. Steve Taylor. Burial was at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain. Visitation was held Friday, June 22, 2018, 6:00 – 8:00 at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain. The Family extends their appreciation to every person and agency who assisted with her care. Memorials may be made to Connie Maxwell Children’s Home 810 Maxwell Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646 Cleveland County Hospice, 951 Wendover Height Drive, Shelby, NC 28150
Mary Joan Spencer KINGS MOUNTAIN – Mary Joan Spencer, 84, of Kings Mountain, passed away June 22, 2018 At White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. Born in Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Everette Ford and Blanche Bell Ford. She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Charles Robert Porter, and husbands Harold Bohlen and Richard Spencer. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Ellese Spenser and son-in-law Gregory Tate. She was a long time member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and was retired from the drug store business. She liked to travel and enjoyed caring for others. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She is survived by two daughters, Debbie Goforth and husband Paul of Kings Mountain, and Kim Tate of Kings Mountain; three grandchildren, Anna, Brooks and Kristen; two great-grandchildren, Aiden and Callahan; two brothers, Bob Ford and wife Pearl of Kings Mountain and Hildred Ford and wife Hazel of Lowell. The funeral was Sunday, June 24, 2018 at 3 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Jim Brackett. Visitation was from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. prior to the service in the church fellowship hall. Internment was in Oak Grove Baptist Church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.Com. Arrangements were by Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain.
Regent Rene Bost (L) and NC State Regent Elizabeth Candler Graham with members of the Chickasaw Nation. The Chickasaw Royalty Princesses attended Continental Congress Opening Night and presented the Lord’s Prayer in sign language. The Chickasaw Honor Guard presented the Flag of the United States of America. Photo submitted
Renee Bost goes to Washington On Wednesday, June 20th, Col. Frederick Hambright DAR Chapter Regent Renee Bost attended the NSDAR President General’s Reception at DAR Headquarters for the Media and Entertainment Award recipient honoring Filmmaker Lynn Novick. Nominated Opening Night Ceremonies at the DAR Headquarters in Washington, DC. by Loretta Cozart for this award, Lynn Together, Burns and Novick can Americans during the Novick was chosen as the have produced “The Civil colonial period, compiling National recipient acknowl- War,” “The War,” “Frank this research and making it edging her body of work Lloyd Wright,” “Baseball: available to others. More than 3,500 memwith Ken Burns. Novick has The Tenth Inning,” “Jazz,” “Prohibition,” and “The bers of the Daughters of the been making documentaries American Revolution conabout American history for Vietnam War.” Lynn Novick’s was the vened this week in Washnearly twenty-eight years. Opening Night Ceremony ington, DC. A director and producer, Keynote Speaker. RecipLoretta Cozart has nomshe has been a principal collaborator of Ken Burns ients of this award have inated three Media and Ensince the early 1990s and produced programming that tertainment National Award together they have been supports historic preserva- Winners, Lisa Kudrow, responsible for more than tion, education or patrio- “Who Do You Think You Are?,” (2010); Ron How60 hours of programming, tism. Later in the evening ard, “Unsung Heroes: The some of the most critically Paul Heinegg was awarded Story of America’s Female acclaimed and top-rated the DAR History Award Patriots,” (2015); and Lynn documentary films and series that have aired on PBS. Medal for his research into Novick, “The Vietnam the family histories of Afri- War,” (2018).
South Mtn. State Park Environmental Programs The upcoming environmental programs will be held at South Mountains State Park will be held: Sunday, July 1 - “Fly Fishing 101” - Get Hooked! Join a volunteer angler at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm for an introductory class on fly fishing. Please bring all personal equipment available. Classes may vary based on interest and skill level of the participants. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission fishing regulations still apply. Saturday, July 7 - “The 10 Essentials” - What items should you always carry with you when hiking? Meet a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 11:00 am to learn about the “10 Essentials”. Sunday, July 8 - “Fly Fishing 101” - Get Hooked! Join a volunteer angler at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm for an introductory class on fly fishing. Please bring all personal equipment available. Classes may vary based on interest and
skill level of the participants. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission fishing regulations still apply.
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Liberty Mountain takes the stage! by Robert Inman It’s here! The most exciting time for any theatre production is Opening Night, and for “Liberty Mountain,” that is Friday. It’s the culmination of two INMAN intense weeks of rehearsals with our cast of 31 -- not just learning and delivering lines of dialogue, but also racing through scenes of stage combat with weapons: rifles, tomahawks, swords, bayonets, daggers, and fists. For me, watching director Caleb Sigmon and our actors work is like putting together a complex ballet in which every person knows exactly where
to be and what to be doing at exactly the right time. The fight scenes take hours to put together, with the first emphasis on safety. The actors use weapons that can be dangerous if used incorrectly. The cast learns to use them right -- to make the scenes realistic and riveting, but at the same time take great care to keep each other and the audience safe. One of the ways we make the combat scenes realistic is the use of gunfire. Our weapons fire blanks, of course, but even a blank shot can injure if not done safely. Our weapons expert, Allison Collins, makes sure that firing lanes are clear and that rifles and muskets are used correctly. She’s a key part of the rehearsal process and performances. Allison is highly qualified, with seven years’ experience in stage combat. I was asked recently if “Liberty Mountain” is okay
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for kids. Absolutely! No infants or toddlers, of course, but I love to see entire families to come to our performances and watch the young people held spellbound by the story. It’s important for them to understand our history and appreciate the sacrifice that folks in the Revolutionary America made to give us the country we have today. We have a special offer for Opening Night. All tickets are $10.00, half the usual price. We want to fill up the seats at the Joy Performance Center and encourage folks to go home and talk about the experience with friends, relatives and neighbors. Last year, we had our largest audiences in the history of the show, and we want to top that this year, beginning with Opening Night. For all performances, you can call for tickets at 704730-9408 or visit our website: www.libertymountaindrama. com. Online ticket ordering is quick and easy. The website will also give you a lot of fascinating information about our show and the period in our history that it depicts. I’m incredibly proud of the cast and crew we’ve assembled for our fifth season. A few have been with us since our premier in October, 2014. But each year we welcome many newcomers including professional actors and talented high school and college drama students. They all bring great energy and focus to their roles, and they will give you a theatre experience you’ll never forget. We have 17 performances this year: four each weekend beginning Friday the 29th and running through Sunday, July 22, with a special extra show at 3:00pm on the Fourth of July. We’ll also put on a brief performance before the fireworks display on the evening of the Fourth. I’ll be there at every performance, holding an audience talk-back immediately after the show. I look forward to meeting you and hearing your thoughts about our play..
KMHM summer events Submitted by Sarah Lynch, Director & Curator
Free Summertime Fun at KMHM! This July there will be a lot going on at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum! Their new exhibit, A Century of Fashion: 1880-1980, is in full swing with some fun activities and some cool clothes. They will also open up their historic houses for a special event and every Saturday! On Wednesday, July 18th KM Historical Museum 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 interactive program, “Dancing through the Ages.” Afterward, the Museum’s historic houses (right across the street)
BARBER HOUSE Photo by Ron Stafford
CORNWELL HOUSE Photo by Ron Stafford
will be open to tour and outside will be crafts and historic games.
Summer Reading and Historic House Open Day July 18th, 10am-1pm For the entire month of July, the historic houses will be open to the public every Saturday. If you've always wanted to see inside these houses, this is an opportunity! The schedule will be: July 7 and July 21Robert Barber House. July 14 and 28- George Washington Cornwell House. Museum Hours on Saturday are 10am-4pm and admission is free! For more information, please call (704) 739-1019 or email kmhmdirector@ outlook.com.
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The crowd gathers. Photos submitted by Christy Conner
FESTIVITIES From Page 1A including; food vendors, a “Kid Zone” area, a living history encampment, and a local author book signing, “Goin’ South” by Dale Swafford “Revolutionary War reenactor”. The Kid Zone area will include inflatables, games, and a drumming circle. In honor of the turning point of the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Kings Mountain (fought just south of town). Cast members from Liberty Mountain – The Revolutionary Drama will be hosting a living history encampment and performing a scene from the drama written by author, novelist, and former WBTV anchor Bob Inman.
Visit their encampment and meet real characters from the Battle of Kings Mountain. Experience a weapons demonstration, take part in an interactive musket drill, or dress up and try on clothing from the American Revolution. All will lead up to the main event, the epic fireworks show, beginning at full dark (roughly 9:45 pm). The Revolutionary 4th is the largest fireworks show between Charlotte and Asheville. Visitors are encouraged to bring a blanket or folding chair to the field within the walking track. Sponsors for the “Revolutionary 4th” include the City of Kings Mountain, Kings Mountain TDA, “Liberty Mountain – The Revolutionary Drama”, Renaldo Automall, WGNC, and Kings Mountain Herald.
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The Fruit of the Spirit (9 Part Series) Part 9, Self-Control
not wish to get into a specific area of self-control, but understand the source of self-control “But the fruit and realize it is a gift God gives of the Spirit is us. love, joy, peace, Certainly, we have all patience, kindfailed to practice self-control in ness, goodness, one or many aspects of our lives, faithfulness, genyet God wants more for us. God tleness,andself-con- DR. JONATHAN does not want us to live regrettrol. Against such ting the past so he empowers us M. BUNDON things there is no Worship Pastor to overcome the desires we face. law.” Galatians First Baptist Church Some of the desires we face only 5:22-23 become bad when they are disToday marks the final article torted and when we are driven to in a nine part series on the fruit of excess. Other desires are harmful the Spirit. Therefore, let us discuss and destructive with no redeeming the last characteristic, self-control. quality. You may be thinking, “Here comes a list of failed New Years resoluTake heart. God gives tions,” or a specific area where you us the capacity of self-control as or I may struggle. However, I do a part of our salvation experience.
Even so, God gives us free will to choose to live God’s way or go it alone. It must be noted, there is a difference between willpower and self-control. Will power is something we try to accomplish on our own. Self-control is God’s gift to us where God comes alongside us to help if we allow him control. It is important to note, when we are not growing in the fruit of the Spirit, particularly self-control, we become an easy target for Satan’s schemes. Lack of self-control can cause consequences for years to come. God has given us free will. You and I have a choice of our actions, but we do not get to choose the consequences of our actions. Have you heard the statement, “It takes a lifetime to build your reputation as a person of integrity and
only a second to lose it?” To be sure, we all struggle with self-control at some point, and to varying degrees. Please know, the battle of self-control begins not with external forces, but in the heart. Your heart can be seen as a battleground. The battle is fought for who will rule your life. Will you choose self/ ego, or God? There is only room for one to rule your heart. When our desires supersede God’s, we essentially tell him “God, you are not as important as me.” Choose God and allow him to gift you with self-control. To conclude the series, I want to leave you with some final thoughts regarding the fruit of the Spirit. First, the fruit of the Spirit is a gift to us in order to help us grow into the image and likeness of Christ.
As your relationship with Christ grows, so grows the fruit of the Spirit in you. Hence, you become a more recognizable image bearer of God. Second, Galatians 5:2223 is not a plan to achieve better faith. Rather it is God’s description of his gifts to all of us, if we choose to give God control of our lives. Finally, I am reminded of the challenge we find in 1 Corinthians 10:31, “Whatever you do, do all to the Glory of God.” When the fruit of the Spirit is alive in us we will find ourselves asking, “Will this bring glory to God?” Today and each day from here on, allow the fruit of the Spirit to mature within you as you give full control to the Lord. To God be the glory!
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Church Service Directory Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007 Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716 The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764 Unity AME Zion Church 948 Unity Church Road 704-228-0328 Vestibule AME Zion Church 2175 Vestibule Church Road 704-739-7961
Midview Baptist 1127 Countryside Rd. • Kings Mountain, NC KINGS MOUNTAIN Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406 Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075 Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Ave. 704-739-6811 Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Road 704-739-6711 Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354 Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160
Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516 Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354 New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507 New Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606 New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128 New Life Family Worship Center 428 Oak Grove Road 704-739-9371
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New Way Missionary Baptist Church 105 Waco Road 704-724-0414
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Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580
Oak View Baptist Church 1517 York Road 704-739-7831
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Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852 Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826 Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398 Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue
Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church 201 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-7466 Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216 Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920 St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256
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Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive 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
Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917 Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247 Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015 Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152 Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697
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Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773
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■ LIFESTYLES
Helping Library Assistant Trey Ross check in all the books before going home. Photos submitted
DELTA KAPPA GAMMA NEW MEMBERS WITH NEWLY INITIATED OFFICERS– (L-R) Lori Walters, Lisa May, new member Susan Allen, new member Gail Whisnant, Connie Savell, new member Patty Smith, and Valerie Boyd. Photos submitted
Reading Party Animals at the Delta Kappa Gamma inducts new members and installs officers Mauney Memorial Library! By Sharon Stack Library Director
What happens w h e n stuffed animals sleep over at the library? T h e r e ’ s SHARON STACK storytime, computer times, researching their family history
along with (a little) mischief and mayhem. Children are invited to bring their stuffed animals and let them spend the night at the library. \Stuffed Animal Sleepover Monday-Friday, July 2-6 Register your stuffed animal for a library sleepover during the week. Follow their nighttime antics on Facebook! Harris Children’s Wing We promise to take
good care of them. NOTICE: The library is closed July 4th for Independence Day. 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.
Delta Kappa Gamma, an International Society for Key Women Educators May 24th at the KM Testa Hospice House.They initiated new members member initiation and installed new
officers for the upcoming 2018-2020 year. Afterwards, they held a regular business meeting and served refreshments Delta Kappa Gamma’s mission is to promote pro-
fessional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. Their vision is Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide.
INSTALLATION OF NEW DELTA KAPPA GAMMA OFFICERS FOR 2018-2020 IN THEIR DELTA TAU CHAPTER– L-R: Eta State President Connie Savell, Chapter President Valerie Boyd, Vice President Lisa May, Secretary Donna Logan, and Treasurer Bendatra McDowell.
Everyone’s gone home. Let’s go see what’s upstairs!
Delta Kappa Gamma members Megan Allen (center) and Lori Walters are paying tribute to member Connie Savell (left) for her hard work and efforts in serving as our DKG Eta State President. She was presented with a Red Brick painted by Megan Allen and recognized with a poem written by Hilda Leonard and read by Lori Walters.
Cleveland Co. Health Department inspections
Getting a bedtime snack before listening to When the Library Lights Go Out.
Cleveland County Health Department inspected facilities the week of June 11-June15, 2018. Local facilities include: Restaurants: Alston Bridges, Grover St., 97.5; Linwood Restaurant, Cleveland Ave, 96.5;
Mountain View Restaurant, W. King St., 97.0; Oasis Café, Grover St., 99; Thai Hut, W. Mountain St., 96; Washington Outreach, Stony Pt. Rd., 98.5. Food Stands: Whitmar Lake Grill, Whitmar Lake Rd., 97. In-
stitutional Food Services: Carillon Assisted Living, Charles Rd., 98.5; Peak Resources, Shelby, N. Morgan St., 99; White Oak Manor, N. Morgan St., 99. Educational Food Services: Gardner Webb Dining, 99.5.
Medical Spa @ Carley Family Care (Ed. Note: The recipes in today’s cooking corner come from “Monumental Recipes Volume II”, a cookbook by Kings Mountain Woman’s Club.) BEST GRAPE SALAD Carolyn Carringer 2 lbs. green seedless grapes 2 lbs. red seedless grapes 16 oz. sour ceam 2 8-oz. cream cheese, softened ½ cup sugar ½ cup powdered sugar 1 T. vanilla extract 10.5 oz. bag miniature marshmallows 12 oz. Cool Whip 1 c. shredded coconut, optional 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup chopped pecans Wash and stem grapes, set aside. Mix sour cream,
cream cheese, sugar, powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy. Stir in marshmallows. Fold grapes into mixture. Pour into large bow. Chill. Mix brown sugar and nuts. Sprinkle over servings. This is very creamy and sweet and addictive. BLUEBERRY SALAD Doris McGinnis 2 3-oz. pkg. grape Jello 2 c. boiling water 1 lg. can crushed pineapple, undrained 1 pt. blueberries, cooked and sweetened to taste ½ cup sour cream 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
½ cup sugar 1 t. vanilla ½ cup nuts Dissolve Jello in boiling water. Add pineapple and blueberries. Mix well. Pour into casserole dish. Congeal. For topping: Mix sour cream and cream cheese. Add sugar and vanilla. Mix well. Add nuts. Spread over congealed salad. CAROLYN’S BROCCOLI SALAD Carolyn Falls 2 heads broccoli flowerets, chopped ¼ cup onion, chopped fine ¼ cup bacon bits
1 cup cheese, shredded ½ cup pecans, chopped ¾ cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup sugar 1-1/2 T. cider vinegar Toss broccoli, onion, bacon bits, cheese and pecans. Mix mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Pour over salad. Chill overnight. Stir before serving. CHICKEN SALAD Barbara DeVane Bridges 1 whole chicken, stewed 1 8-oz. can crushed pineapple, drained 1 8-oz. whipped cream cheese 1 large T. Miracle Whip 1 cup broken pecan pieces 3 or 4 cups or green grapes (halved) salt and pepper Break stewed chicken into small pieces. Add remaining ingredients. Salt and pepper to taste.
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■ POLICE ARRESTS Scotty Lynn Ward, Northwoods Dr., Bessemer City, felony robbery with dangerous weapon, no bond. Gabriel Justin Lee Rhodes, Gastonia, misdemeanor larceny, felony burning personal property, $10,000 secured bond. John Lewis Etters, 50, David Baptist Church Road, DWI and driving left of center, $500 unsecured bond. Christopher Randy Jones, 19, Chesterfield Court, order for arrest driving while license revoked, $500 secured bond. Christopher Scott Atkins, 30, Northwoods Dr., failure to appear, $5,000 secured bond. Heather Michelle Anthony, Barnett Dr., simple assault (served with summons). Kevin Wayne Anthony, Barnett Dr., assault on female (served with summons). Khia Nichele Lecato, Walker St, DWI, no operator’s license, no insurance. INCIDENTS Jaffray Nimoy, Boyce St., and Fidelity Bank, South Battleground Ave., reported bank fraud. Someone gained the victim’s banking information and created checks in victim’s name and wrote five checks with combined total of $26,670. Angela Smarr, Guyton Loop, reported a lost or stolen wallet containing $850. Lois Graham and Scotty Lynn Ward, Northwoods Dr., Bessemer City, reported larceny of a 1995 Chevrolet Geo valued at $500. City of Kings Mountain and Susan Todd reported damage to park grass at a playground at 907 Gantt St.
Texsource Inc., Cleveland Ave., and Daniel Caleb Beach, reported larceny of a motor vehicle. YMCA, Cleveland Ave., reported lost or stolen keys. Dollar General, York Rd., reported attempted arson and damage to paper towels and a display rack. Tisha Rich and Jimmy Allen, both of 814 Cleveland Ave., reported larceny of a pocketbook, firearm and bank card. The pocketbook contained $280, driver’s license, two social security cards and a check book with temporary checks. James Jackson and Renee Jackson, Waco Rd., reported breaking and entering of an auto and larceny of two metal toolboxes, miscellaneous hand tools, corded drill, AM/ FM/CD radio, fishing rod and reel and an automotive gas filter. Total value $312. WRECKS Vehicles driven by Antonio Roberts of Kings Mountain and Lydia Fulton of Shelby struck on NC 216 at Mountain St. Damage to the Roberts vehicle was $1,000 and damage to the Fulton vehicle was $800. A vehicle driven by Sean Brown of Clarksville, TN was traveling in the northbound lanes of Interstate 85 and struck a large piece of debris that became unattached from a semi truck trailer. Damage to the vehicle was $4,500. Vehicles driven by Lauren Kepke of Cary and Jose Garcia Benitez of Gastonia struck on US 74 at Hendricks St. Damage to the Kepke vehicle was $3,000 and damage to the Garcia Benitez vehicle was $5,000. According to Of-
ficer Brent Herndon, Garcia Benitez was traveling east on King St., when he was struck by the Kepke vehicle that was making a left turn out of Food Lion parking lot. Garcia Benitez was charged with no operator’s license. A vehicle driven by Nelida Moreno of Houston, TX hit a deer on I-85 south, causing $6,500 damage to a vehicle owned by Enterprise Rentals of Houston, TX. A vehicle driven by Jasmine Stokes of Kermit Dr. ran off the shoulder of the road on West US 74 and struck a tree. The driver told officer MJ Howard that she was ran off the road. She was transported by EMS for medical treatment. Damage to the vehicle was $8,000. Vehicles driven by Jada Reinahrdt of Lincolnton and Steven Powell of Shelby struck on US 74 Business West, causing $3,500 damage to the Reinhardt vehicle and $10,000 to Powell’s. Reinhardt was injured. Vehicles driven by Paula Ferguson of Mooresboro and Nicholas Edwards of Jacksonville, FL struck on US 74 bypass near I 85. Damage to the Ferguson vehicle was $12,000 and damage to the Edwards vehicle was $10,000. There was also $2,500 damage to a state highway sign. A vehicle driven by Chabella Sharpe of Charlotte struck a tree on Lake Montonia Rd. near Gold Mine School Rd. Damage was $2,000. Sharpe told Officer Josh Bryant an unknown object flew in the window into her facial area causing her to swerve off the roadway.
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deeper discount. Questions should be directed to jim@ kmlt.org or call Jim Champion at 704-692-2897. Performance dates are June 29, 30, July 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22, 2018. Show times are Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 3:00pm and 7:30pm, and Sundays at 3:00pm. There will be a special performance on July 4th at 3:00pm.
So, take your seats, hold on to your hats, and prepare yourself for the sights, sounds, and drama that is ‘Liberty Mountain’. Liberty Mountain is produced by Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc. and Patrick Yarns is presenting sponsor. It is funded in part by the Dover Foundation and a grant from the Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority.
“The contacts I’ve built over the last 22 years play a key role in our success. I have built relationships in the chamber, industry, and schools. After being on Channel 19’s ‘Talk of the Town’ recently, I had people calling to welcome me and ask how they could help.” Robbs is a native of Cleveland County and resides in Shelby, North Carolina with her husband of 22 years, Silas Robbs and their son Jayden. She is actively involved in her community where she serves on various boards.
She is also a member and currently serves as the Corresponding Secretary and Chaplain of the Shelby Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a private, not-for-profit organization of over 250,000 college educated women, whose purpose is aiding and support in local communities throughout the world through established programs. In addition, Robbs is a member of the Keys of Harmony Gospel Singers and Christ The King Church in Shelby, N.C.
offer very competitive rates and services that most cities don’t offer.” No fund balance was utilized to balance the General Fund and Sellers stated she anticipates the general fund balance to remain about the same as last year, in the thirty-two percent (32%) to thirty-five percent (35%) range in which the Local Government Commission (LGC) requires eight percent (8%). Sellers credits her management team and their staff for working diligently to produce responsible budget requests. She gave special recognitions to Finance Director Chris Costner and his team for their commitment and dedication, resulting in great audit reports. She also thanked assistant City Manager Nick Hendricks for his expertise with utilities and to Mayor and Council for their support and leadership in making the right decisions to move the City forward. Sellers stated her goals for the upcoming year is to complete a Strategic Planning Process and an updated Capital Improvements Plan which will drive the budget process for many years to come. Mayor Scott Neisler stated
“A big thank you to our City staff for all their hard work developing this very good and responsible budget. Also, we welcome NTE Energy to our City as they are contributing to the tax base for the City and County beginning the next fiscal year without any incentives from local government. This was a home run for our area. Our increased tax base and low utility rates further helps us to maintain the quality of life we all cherish. They have made a tremendous impact as a corporate citizen even before we purchase the first watt of power.” In other business, the City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the 2017 – 2018 budget to cover medical claims and potential accruals that must be paid at year end for claims incurred but not yet processed and paid in the amount of $250,000. City Council unanimously approved Ordinances to establish Internal Service Funds for Health Insurance Financial Plan and for a Worker’s Compensation Financial Plan for the City of Kings Mountain for fiscal year 2018 – 2019.
From Page 1A at www.LibertyMountainDrama.com. All tickets are assigned seating, so purchase early to get your preferred seat selection. Tickets are $20, plus tax and a small transaction fee. A group discount is available for a group of 10-19 and groups of 20 or more, can receive a
ROBBS From Page 1A success. I am committed to excellence and am inspired to inspire others.” She says, “Serving, supporting, and empowering others is what I am driven to do.” She has 22 years of nonprofit experience and has served as a Site Coordinator, Housing Director, Senior Center Director, and Executive Director in Cleveland, Gaston, and Mecklenburg Counties.
BUDGET From Page 1A March 2019. Additionally, there are no rate increases in Natural Gas, Water/ Sewer, Sanitation/Recycling, Stormwater or any other City fees. The ad valorem tax rate will remain 43 cents per $100 property valuation. A 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) was approved for all employees along with a continued inhouse market salary study. Also, employees will not experience an increase in Health Insurance premiums for FY 18-19. Four additional employee positions were approved: Three firefighters and one IT Tech employee. Mrs. Sellers expressed her excitement over the caliber of budget she was able to present and stated this was due to being proactive and taking great strides in preparing for the future of Kings Mountain. “We are not only prepared with great infrastructure and up-to-date technology, but as staff we have worked very diligently to bring additional revenue and savings to the table in which we are able to
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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 155 installs officers
(L-R) DeAnn Burton, Poppy Queen; Casey Summit, Liaison; Deana Kramer, Historian; Sonyia Lovelace, Chaplain; Kim Leonhart, Treasurer; Kathy Hambright, Secretary; Deborah Hoyle, Vice-President; and Pat Lemmon, President. Photo submitted By Loretta Cozart The Kings Mountain American Legion Auxiliary Unit 155 installed new officers at the June meeting. The Board was sworn-in by the NC Department Chaplain
Shirley Thompson of Shelby. Linda Quinlan, President of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 assisted with the installation ceremony. New Auxiliary board members are: Pat Lemmon, President; Deborah Hoyle,
Vice-President; Kathy Hambright, Secretary; Kim Leonhart, Treasurer; Sonyia Lovelace, Chaplain; Deana Kramer, Historian; Casey Summit, Liaison. DeAnn Burton will be the Poppy Queen.
Absent due to illness were Deborah James, Sergeant at Arms and Tammy Guin, Assistant Sergeant at Arms. They will be sworn in at the next meeting. The business meeting followed a delicious dinner
provided by the members. Members were informed of Resolution 288 directing Auxiliary Units to drape a POW MIA flag over a chair at each meeting to remember POWs and those lost or missing-in-action. National Poppy Day was May 22nd and the Unit collected $815 in their drive. Ret. M/Sgt. Tom Shytle has been elected Com- NC Department Chaplain Shirley mander of Post 155 Thompson officiated the Induction of and plans to meet Officers of American Legion Auxiliary with the members Unit 155. of Unit 155 this Kings Mountain Post 155 will summer. The free monthly break- host the AWLS Breakfast on fasts for all veterans in the Friday, August 17th for the Kings Mountain area have visiting players and dignitarbeen highly successful with ies. more than 100 veterans and The Auxiliary has been their wives attending the last asked to serve breakfast and breakfast held. Breakfasts act as hostesses. The first fewill resume in the Fall. Linda Quinlan, President male National Commander, of Unit 28 in Shelby and wife Denise Rohan will attend. of Jim Quinlan, Consultant A National Medal of Honor for the American Legion recipient will be the keynote World Series announced that speaker.
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Southern Arts Society offers new exhibit Submitted by Jewel Reavis Artists have been painting outdoors for hundreds of years, but it took the French Impressionists to make it an art form unto itself. The phrase “En Plein Air”, literally translated “in the open air” is used to describe painting outdoors. The Impressionists stressed the importance of painting from life, to interact directly with nature and create a fresh interpretation of their subject. Paintings by members of the Plein Air Buds are on view now thru July 13th, 2018 at Southern Arts Society in Kings Mountain. Based in Matthews, the Plein Air Buds are just one of twelve Plein Air groups in North Carolina dedicated to painting outdoors. Artists working in a variety of media, from amateur to professional level make up these groups. Members of the Plein Air Buds participating in this show are Carol N. Benston, Karen Camburn, Jean Lee Cauthen, Patti Duncan, Ari Ferro, Heidi Nazinitsky Gordon, Michael Greeley, Nancy Kennedy, Dottie Leatherwood, Diane Pike, Trudy Quinn, Leah Tewari, and Debbie Yacenda. Over fifty paintings will be on view and available for sale. Nancy Kennedy is currently in charge of planning weekly outings for the Plein Air Buds to paint in nature, be it city or country, in the greater Charlotte area. Only freezing temperatures or the threat of a downpour will cancel an outing. Typical outdoor essentials are a must – water, sunscreen, bug spray, lunch and a big hat. Artists try to pack the bare minimum – brushes, canvases, and their medium of choice either oil, acrylics, watercolor or pastel. Still, trying to fit everything in a travel easel or backpack can be a challenge, not to men-
tion carrying wet paintings without ruining them. Painting outdoors has become a big business. Many towns and art groups hold paint outs – competitions with big prize money and prestige for winning artists. Painters will travel far and wide to attend these events. Easels, umbrellas and back packs geared especially for light and sturdy outdoor use can be pricey. You can start out with a basic do-it-yourself set up or spend hundreds of dollars on a state of the art easel. Most painters will go just a short distance from their car to paint. Then there are some intrepid artists who will helicopter to the top of a mountain or glacier to do some extreme painting “en plein air”. No matter if you spend a little or a lot, or travel to the top of a mountain, the reward of spending time painting outdoors and communing with friends is well worth it. How very French! “En Plein Air” is on view now thru July 13 in the galleries at Southern Arts Society. Southern Arts Society (SASi) Gift Shop & Gallery is located at 301 N. Piedmont Ave. at the intersection of Piedmont and Battleground Avenues, Kings Mountain, NC, in the historic Southern Railway Depot. SASi offers a gift shop, ongoing exhibits and art competitions, programs and classes in a variety of media for artists of all levels. Currently on exhibit: "En Plein Air" now through July 13, 2018. Hours: Tues – Sat, 10 am to 4 pm. Closed July 4th. Admission is Free. For more information contact Southern Arts Society at 704-739-5585 or visit www.SouthernArtsSociety. org. Email us at SouthernArtsSociety@gmail.com.
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Elite basketball fundraiser Friday at KMHS In accordance with its 10-year celebration of service to the Kings Mountain community, KM Elite will be hosting its first KMHS alumni basketball game Friday, June 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the Kings Mountain High School gymnasium. Admission is $5.
There will be three games. The lineup is as follows: -5:30 p.m. – KM Elite FCYBL winter league allstar game (ages 8-12). -6:30 p.m. – KM Elite alumni game (rising 9-12 graders). -7:30 p.m. – KMHS
alumni game. The KMHS alumni game will feature former Mountaineer basketball players from the 1980s to the most recent class of 2018. It will be an exciting evening of fun, fellowship and fabulous KM Elite concessions.
This is a major fundraiser for KM Elite. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of 10 acres of land on Oak Grove Road that will be the home of the Elite Community Enhancement Facility. The land was sold to KM Elite in May 2017 for
$250,000. Through fundraising and generous donations, the balance has been brought to less than $80,000. “We have worked hard to get this done, but we are not finished yet,” noted Marcus Bell, one of the charter members of the
Elite. “Along with the game and concessions we will also be taking donations, accepting monthly donation pledges and taking orders for our Brick Campaign.” More details of ways you can help the Elite building campaign will be available at that evening.
YMCA to host 11/12 district tournament Kings Mountain Family YMCA will host the 11 and 12-year-old Dixie Youth district baseball tournament Saturday, June 30. Kings Mountain will be competing against all-star teams from West Lincoln and Boger City in the oneday round robin event that will send the top two teams to the state championship July 14-19. The tournament champion will be the team with the best record. Game one Saturday at 2 p.m. has Kings Mountain opposing West Lincoln. At 4 p.m. West Lincoln will battle Boger City, and in the final game at 6 p.m.
Kings Mountain will face Boger City. The Kings Mountain team is coached by Rusty Putnam, Andy Leigh and David Gamble. Three of the Kings Mountain all-stars played on last year’s team that won the state championship and competed in the World Series. They are Tucker Cash, Colton Mayes and Kenyon “Bebe” Moore. Other members of the team are Gavin Cutler, Ethan Guy, Alex Jackson, Brett Ledbetter, Caleb Ledbetter, Ryan Ropp and Jackson Toney.
Amarion Wilson was the youth age obstacle course winner and received a red, white and blue YMCA hat.
Joshua Robinson was the older age obstacle couose winner and won a black YMCA hat.
Lincoln McDaniel was the middle age obstacle course winner, overall knockout winner, and overall free throw winner. He won a red, white and blue YMCA hat, a YMCA water bottle, and two “all you can eat” tickets to the Gastonia Grizzlies.
Landon Hollifield was the overall hot spots winner and received two “all you can eat tickets” to the Gastonia Grizzlies.
Whitaker, Caveny win CC Senior golf matches Roy Whitaker and John Caveny were the big winners in Cleveland County Senior Golf Association matches last week. Whitaker shot a 72 to take low gross in Thursday’s match at Deer Brook. Roger Proctor won low net with a 61 (89-28). Mike Helms was closest to the pin on #12 and Benny Grigg sank the longest putt on #18.
Tuesday at Meadowbrook, Caveny shot a 73 to win the June “Mystery Round.” Caveny also took low net with a 62 (73-11). Since the Mystery Round pays both gross and net, the net award went to Charles Wall with a 65 (78-13). Gerald Binionn was closest to the pin on #18 and Richard Hammitt sank the longest putt on #9.
KMHS players All-District 26 Kings Mountain High placed three players on the All-District 26 softball team which was announced last week. They are catcher Cassie
Melton, infielder Emily Graham and pitcher Catie Payne. District 26 includes the counties of Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln.
Kings Mountain Family YMCA held its annual basketball camp last week under the direction of Kings Mountain High School head coach Grayson Pierce.
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Drennan on Southern champs that will be in national tourney Kings Mountain’s Sarah Drennan is a member of the Charlotte United FC 00 Gold soccer team that won the USYSA Southern Presidents Cup last week in Greenville, SC and will be playing in the National Tournament in Westfield, IN July 11-15. They are 22-0 on the season. They defeated Alabama, Florida, Texas, Tennessee and Arkansas to win the U18 girls Southern Regional championship and will be one of four teams competing for the national championship. Pictured, front row, left to right, are Brooke Lincoln, Carly Carriker, Sarah Drennan, Reagan Sanford, Sophie Wells, Sally Yamada, Bizzi Grimm and Karin Davies (manager). Back row, Ian Dennis (coach), Peyton Kruger, Teigan Eicher, Payton Landy, Dayanna Riera, Alana Rosario, Katie Holmstom, Corey Choka, Issy Dyckes, Maia Caleca, Sophia Demark, Isabella Lopez and head coach Jimmy Koutsokalis.
Mountaineers going through summer workouts Kings Mountain High’s football team is going through summer workouts each weekday. The Mountaineers work out with the new weight room equipment and follow that up with group drills on the practice field. Workouts will continue throughout the summer except for the July 4th week and the week of the North Carolina High School Coaches Association clinics in August. Official practice will begin on Monday, July 30. The Mountaineers have participated in a couple of 7-on-7 passing events so far and may plan another one. They will participate in the annual Cleveland County Jamboree on Fri-
day, August 10 at Shelby. They are open on the first regular season playing date (August 17) and will host non-conference foe South Caldwell in their regular season opener on August 24 at 7:30. 2018 SCHEDULE AUGUST 24 – South Caldwell 31 – at TC Roberson SEPTEMBER 7 – Cuthbertson (e) 14 – at Shelby 21 – Stuart Cramer* 28 – at North Gaston* OCTOBER 5 – Hunter Husss* 12 – Ashbrook* 19 – at Burns* 26 – at Forestview8 NOVEMBER 2 – Crest* *Big South 3A Conference games.
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The youth tennis camp at Kings Mountain Middle School’s courts will come to an end today. Former Kings Mountain High teacher/coach Ed Guy and others have been working with the youngsters each Monday and Wednesday of June and they have improved their skills. Guy plans to have other youth clinics in the future. Photos by Gary Smart
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Simple Gadgets That Can Help Older Drivers Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any specific auto gadgets you can recommend that can help senior drivers? Both of my parents are in there eighties and still pretty good drivers, but due to arthritis and age they’re very stiff, which causes them some driving problems. Researching Daughter Dear Researching, To help keep senior drivers safe and prolong their driving years, there’s a plethora of inexpensive, aftermarket vehicle adaptions you can purchase that can easily be added to your parent’s vehicles to help with many different needs. Here are some good options. Entry and Exit Aids To help arthritic/mobility challenged seniors with getting into and out of their vehicle, there are a variety of portable support handles you can buy, like the “Emson Car Cane Portable Handle” ($12), which inserts into the U-shaped striker plate on the doorframe. And the “Standers CarCaddie” ($13) nylon support handle that hooks around the top of the door window frame.
Another useful product is the “DMI Deluxe Swivel Seat Cushion” ($22), which is a round portable cushion that turns 360 degrees to help drivers and passengers rotate their body into and out of their vehicle. Enhanced Rear Vision To help seniors with limited upper body range of motion, which makes looking over their shoulder to back-up or merge into traffic difficult, there are special mirrors you can add as well as back-up cameras. For starters, to widen rear visibility, eliminate blind spots and even help with parallel parking, get an oversized rear view mirror like the “Allview Rearview Mirror” ($50) that clips on to the existing mirror. You should also purchase some “Ampper Blind Spot Mirrors” ($7.50), which are 2-inch adjustable convex mirrors that stick to the corner of the side view mirrors. Another helpful device is the “Auto-vox M1W Wireless Backup Camera Kit” ($110). This comes with a night vision camera that attaches to the rear license plate, and a small monitor that mounts
to the dash or windshield. When the vehicle is in reverse, it sends live images wirelessly to the monitor so you can see what’s behind you. Seat Belt Extenders To make buckling up a little easier, there are a variety of seat belt extension products offered by Seat Belt Extender Pros like the “Seat Belt Grabber Handle” ($8), which is a rubber extension handle that attaches to the seat belt strap to make it easier to reach. And the “7-inch Rigid Seat Belt Extender” ($20) that fit into the seat belt buckle receiver to add a few inches of length, making them easier to fasten.
provide additional leverage to turn the key in the ignition or door. And for help at the pump, the “Gas Cap & Oil Cap Opener by Gascapoff” ($12) is a long handled device that works like a wrench to loosen and tighten the gas cap. All of these products can be found online at Amazon.com. Just type the product name in the search bar to find them.
Gripping Devices If your parents have hand arthritis that makes gripping the steering wheel, turning the ignition key or twisting open the gas cap difficult or painful, consider these products.
Safety and Security To help ensure your parents safety, and provide you and them peace of mind, they should also consider an in-car medical alert system like “splitsecnd.” Offered through Bay Alarm Medical (BayAlarmMedical.com, $30/month), his small device plugs into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter to provide 24/7 roadside and emergency assistance at the push of a button, automatic crash detection and response, and GPS vehicle location and monitoring capabilities.
The “SEG Direct Steering Wheel Cover” ($15) that fits over the steering wheel to make it larger and easier to grip. The “Ableware Hole-In-One Key Holder” ($9), which is a small plastic handle that attaches to the car key to
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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Diron Bell joins KM Elite As Director of Development Former Kings Mountain High and Catawba College athlete Diron Bell has joined Kings Mountain Elite to help youngsters in grades 7-12 prepare for college. Bell will help student athletes’ development in the core areas of academics, training/nutrition, recruiting process and parent involvement. “We are excited and blessed to have acquired the experience and knowledge in these areas from our newly appointed Director of Student Athlete Development, Diron Bell,” said the Elite management in a news release. “All parents interested in this new and much needed program may contact Coach Diron with
any questions you have on Facebook or via email at TDBell29@gmail.com Diron Bell was a standout running back at KMHS and Catawba College in the 1990s, leading both of those programs in rushing. He also was an assistant football coach at KMHS in the mid to late 1990s under Coach Ron Massey, helping coach the Mountaineers to numerous state playoff appearances. Bell worked out of state for several years but is now back in the Kings Mountain-Grover area and involved in numerous sports-related activities. He is also an active member of the Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame Committee.
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LEGALS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND File No: 18 SP 151 NOTICE OF SALE TAKE NOTICE THAT: William Richard Boyd, Jr., Substitute Trustee, has begun proceedings to FORECLOSE under the Deed of Trust described below, and under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in such Deed of Trust, and an Order entered by the Clerk of Superior Court of the above County, will sell the below described property at public auction as follows: (1) The instrument pursuant to which such sale will be held is that certain Deed of Trust executed by Vivian M. Blackwell, original mortgagor, and recorded in the Office of the Cleveland County Register of Deeds in Deed of Trust Book 1515, at Page 1012. The record owner of such property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to posting this Notice of Sale, if not the original mortgagors, is: N/A (2.) The property will be sold by the Substitute Trustee at 11:00 a.m. on the 6th day of July, 2018 at the Cleveland County Courthouse door in the City of Shelby, North Carolina. (3.) The real property to be sold is generally described as 1044 Lavender Road, Grover, North Carolina 28073* and is more particularly described as follows: Being all of that property described in that certain Deed of Trust recorded in Book 1515, at Page 1012 of the Cleveland County, North Carolina Registry. Any property described in the Deed of Trust which is not being offered for sale is described as follows: Subject to any and all Release Deeds of Record in the Cleveland County, North Carolina Registry. *The general description of the property is provided for convenience but is not guaranteed; the legal description in the Deed of Trust controls. (4.) Any buildings located on the above-described property are also included in the sale. (5.) The property will be sold by the Substitute Trustee to the highest bidder for CASH. The highest bidder will be required to deposit IN CASH with the Substitute Trustee at the date and time of the sale the greater of five percent (5.0%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty and no/100 Dollars ($750.00). (6.) All bidders bid for the property AS IS on the date
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
of sale. Absolutely no warranties are made as to the condition, value or title of the property. While the Substitute Trustee believes the title to be good, all bidders are advised that they should obtain independent counsel to examine record title as the property is sold subject to prior record interests. The Noteholder has reserved the right to withdraw the sale up to and until the Deed is delivered by the Substitute Trustee. (7.) The property will be sold subject to all unpaid taxes and special assessments. (8). The property being sold is all of that property described in the Deed of Trust except as specifically set forth above. It is the intention to extinguish any and all rights or interests in the property subordinate to the Deed of Trust. (9.) An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. (10.) Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential with Less Than 15 Rental Units, including single-family residential real property: Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the Notice of Sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. (11.) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to North Carolina General Statute section 45-21.33A. THIS the 5th day of June, 2018. William Richard Boyd, Jr., Substitute Trustee 474 Mountain Cove Road Waynesville, NC 28786 Phone: 828-646-7308 KMH3842 (6/27 & 7/4/18)
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)
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Silver Sneakers brings fellowhip and Joy Provided by Kimmerly Laughlin Silver Sneakers is a popular class among active senior adults that is offered at the Kings Mountain Family YMCA on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:30. It is a no-impact workout designed to improve flexibility, functional strength and endurance using music and equipment for motivation and assistance. Standing or sitting, all levels are welcome! Recently, the class of about 20 participants was celebrating some of the oldest in the class. Pictured left to right, Anita Campbell, Rudy Fernandez, and Marjorie Jordan. These three members are all in their early 80’s and look forward to attending Silver Sneakers class each week. Each have had physical issues in the past such as knee or hip replacements, but they each say the class is very therapeutic for their rehabilitation. Not only are
NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 18 SP 154 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF BOBBY L. STEEN AND NANCY C. STEEN,
they maintaining their mental and physical health and active lifestyles, but they say their favorite part of the class is socialization with friends! Instructors love teaching this class because there is so much joy in the room and participants faces’ light up every time. Instructor, Cathy Roberts said, “There is so much love and laughter in the room and I absolutely love leading the class because of this. Staying active is the reason these participants are living to the double 40!” Participant, Marjorie Jordan mentioned, “I need to get exercise and it is more fun to have an instructor that knows what they are doing to help me, and I enjoy all of the people that are in the class with me!” The YMCA strives to help all people reach their God given potential in spirit, mind and body. We are very thankful for Anita, Rudy, Marjorie and all our Silver Sneaker participants!
bered action by the Clerk of Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina on the 5th day of June, 2018, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse door in Shelby, North Carolina at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday the 5th day of July, 2018, the land conveyed in said Deeds of Trust, the same lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
Mortgagors, SEE EXHIBIT “A” to (1) HERB COMBS, Trustee: WESLEY L. DEATON, Substitute Trustee, Book 1766, Page 476 (2) HERBERT C. COMBS, JR., Trustee; WESLEY L. DEATON, Substitute Trustee, Book 1766, Page 2374 BANK OF THE OZARKS, an Arkansas Banking Corporation, as successor by merger to FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA, Mortgagee. (1) Dated May 20, 2003, recorded in Book 1379, at Page 612 Securing the original amount of $16,300.00 (2) Dated July 14, 2003, recorded in Book 1381, at Page 781 Securing the original amount of $320,00.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE TO: STEEN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., DEBTOR BOBBY L. STEEN, DEBTOR NANCY C. STEEN, DEBTOR Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in certain Deeds of Trust executed by Bobby L. Steen and Nancy C. Steen, described above, in the Cleveland County Public Registry; default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the said Deeds of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure; and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness; and under and by virtue of an order entered in the within entitled and num-
THIS PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 2802 Rockford Rd, Shelby, NC 28150 This sale is made subject to any excise or transfer taxes, all outstanding and unpaid Cleveland County and any city or town ad valorem property taxes as well as any and all other prior liens, defects and encumbrances involving said property, as well as a Clerk’s fee of $.45 per $100 on the purchase price. Notice is further hereby given that the successful bidder will be required to make a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Notice is further hereby given that the sale will be conducted pursuant to and subject to all of the provisions of Chapter 45, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina. Notice is given that an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agree-
(L-R) Anita Campbell, Rudy Fernandez, Marjorie Jordan Photo submitted
ment prorated to the effective date of the termination. This the 5th day of June, 2018. /s/ Wesley L. Deaton, Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 2459 Denver, North Carolina 28307 (704) 489-2491 EXHIBIT “A”
Dr. Danielle Gill Located in Number Two (2) Township, Cleveland County, North Carolina, on the North side of State Road # 1184, approximately 95.50 feet from its intersection with State Road #1194 and being bounded on the North, East and West by the Martha C. Toney property as shown in Deed Book 1024 at Page 510 of the Cleveland County Registry and being described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a p.k. nail located in the center line of State Road #1184 said p.k. nail being located South 63-26-04 West 95.50 feet from an iron pin located at the intersection of the center lines of State Road #1184 and State Road #1194; thence with the center line of State Road #1184, South 68-29-24 West 97.67 feet to an iron pin in said center line; thence South 72-15-09 West 96.90 feet to a p.k. nail located in the center line of State Road #1184, a new corner in the Martha C. Toney property; thence with the Martha C. Toney property, North 20-00-02 West 234.79 feet to an iron pin in the Toney property; thence North 77-37-14 East 196.20 feet to an iron pin located in the Martha C. Toney property; thence South 2000-01 East 118.08 feet to an iron pin; thence continuing South 20-00-01 East 91.92 feet to a p.k. nail, the point and place of BEGINNING, containing 1 acre according to a survey and plat by Ted M. Beverly, Registered Land Surveyor, dated December 5, 1988 and designated as Lot Nos. 1 and 2 in said plat. Title reference: Deed Book 1048, Page 379, Cleveland County Registry. Tax Map reference: Map No. 1135-1100, Cleveland County Tax Mapping Department. THIS PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 2802 Rockford Road, Shelby, North Carolina 28152. KMH3841 (6/27 & 7/4/18)
Gill graduates from medical school Dr. Danielle Gill, graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin's School of Oral @ Maxillofacial Surgery June 22nd, 2018. Dr. Gill becomes 1 of 3 women to graduate from the program and the first African American Woman Surgeon. She was a 2003 graduate of Kings Mountain High School and was a Beta Club and National Honor Society member. She was also an all conference performer in basketball and volleyball. After high school, she graduated from Presbyterian College in Clinton SC in 2007 where she was a dean's list student and an all district volleyball player her senior year. After Presbyterian, She graduated from Medical College of South Carolina in Charleston where she received her Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree in 2012. She went on to complete a Residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in 2013 and completed an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Internship at the university of Illinois at Chicago in 2014. She completed her 4th year residency at Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Gill is the daughter of Donnell & Nevessa Gill and the granddaughter of the late Hazel and Gladys Gill.
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DIESEL/TRUCK MECHANIC. Full and part time. 1 year experience. Local job. Excellent pay. Good benefits. Cyclone Trucking. (704) 236-4095 CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. needs someone with experience in carpentry and welding. $14 hr depending on experience. Valid Drivers license. (704) 913-3239 ELECTRICANS AND ELECTRICIAN HELPERS NEEDED. EXPERIENCE NEEDED. CLEAN DRIVING RECORD AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND. NO OUT OF TOWN WORK. PAY DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE (704) 538-8901 L A D O N N A D ED M O N D @ GMAIL.COM NOW HIRING FULL AND PART TIME. Experienced Sales Associate for Retail Clothing Store in Shelby. Apply in Person (704) 482-0082 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. NEEDED EXPERIENCED CARPENTER. WITH TOOLS AND TRANSPORTATION. Background Check! Call 704472-1000 or 704-487-1071
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 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. 828-429-4565. 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 McKenny Road, Rutherfordton. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. If you want to drink that is your business, if you want to stop, we can help. For help or meeting info, call (24 hrs). (704) 865-1561
COME DILLY DALLY WITH US! Stop by and dilly dally thru our eight room mini-mall. 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
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NOW HIRING ROOFERS. Experienced Single Ply Roofers and Experienced Shingle Roofers. Must have valid drivers license. Cline Co., Inc. (704) 477-0516
$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
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WELL ESTABLISHED RESTAURANT for over 18 years, located in Shelby NC. Great cash Àow, owner selling due to health reasons. Call for more details. (704) 473-1176
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PAINTING SERVICES. Over 20 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results. References available. Free estimates. Charles, or leave message (704) 4358062 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 HANDYMAN, RETIRED. General contractor available for small job repairs and fixes. Deck repair a specialty. Call Bob, (828) 476-6058 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 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. AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING AND PRESSURE WASHING. Looking for affordable lawn care services and pressure washing ?? Give us a call for a free estimate. We offer grass cutting, weed eating, edging, pressure washing, cleaning flower beds, and gutters. (704) 466-2333
MAINTENANCE MAN & GROUNDS KEEPER needed full time for Rental Properties. Must have valid NC drivers license. (704) 473-4299 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
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FOR SALE PLANTS FOR SALE: Iris, Japanese Maple, Hosta, Yellow Bells. Located at 206 Woodburn Drive, Forest City, NC 28043. (828) 245-0245 2 CEMETERY PLOTS. In Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. $500. Call (704) 4603104 or (980) 888-0661
CONCRETE WORK. Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks, Masonry, Repairs. Stucco and Brick repairs. Cutting and Grinding. Call John Ellison. (828) 289-3652
NEEDED: GUTTER MECHANIC. Job: Help install seamless guttering. 30-40 hours per week. Must have drivers license. Call for appointment, (704) 466-3510 CARPENTERS NEEDED, LAKE LURE AREA. Log Cabin experience a plus. Must have own transportation. Call Dale for interview. (828) 2899399
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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
TAKING APPLICATIONS: Part Time and Full Time. Must be able to run cash register. Apply in person. Top Dog, Spindale. DRIVERS WANTED: CLASS A CDL. Eight positions available in Spartanburg, SC. Full or part time. 2 years experience. 53’ trailers. All local trips. Excellent pay. Great benefits. Cyclone Trucking in Spartanburg. (704) 236-4095
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YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY MISSION TRIP FUNDRAISER. Saturday 06/30/2018 from 7am-3pm. YARD SALE/ BAKE SALE/ CAR WASH. Please come and help send 3 members to Long Creek Presbyterian Church to there partner church in Guatemala. 701 Long Creek Rd., Kings Mountain, NC 701 Long Creek Road, Bessemer City, NC 28016 LARGE INDOOR YARD SALE. Saturday 06/30/2018 from 7:30am-12:30pm. “New Life Family Worship Center” 428 Oak Grove Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
LAWN MAINTENANCE AND PRESSURE WASHING. 15 Years Experience. Veteran Owned. Call Today for a FREE estimate. (980) 241-4428 travisscapes@gmail.com
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.
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
RUTHERFORD COUNTY ESTATE SALE. Friday, June 29, 1-6pm and Saturday, June 30, 8am-1pm. Furniture, linens, kitchen items, china. 721 Piedmont Road, Rutherfordton.
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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 REFRIGERATO STOVES, WASHER, ERS. Discount prices. Earl Rd, Shelby, NC 487-4443
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NEW 3 WHEEL BIKE for sale, $225. (828) 395-2030 USED BAGGING SYSTEM for 110 John Deere mower, $75. Call (704) 477-6863 DISCOUNT POOL SUPPLY, INC. Offering Above and Inground pools, parts and supplies. We also maintenance, open/close pools, etc. 704418-3277. (828) 245-7540
2-CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE. $4000 FOR BOTH. GREAT DEAL FOR QUICK SALE, 2 CEMETERY LOTS AT HILLCREST GARDENS, MT. HOLLY N.C. WE WILL PAY DEED TRANSFER FEE. CALL 704-813-4214 HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 487-6855 MOVING - DOWNSIZING! 2 bedroom dressers, porch furniture, small appliances, cookware, temptations, KitchenAid food processor, and much much more. 828-2894269.
(2) TILLERS: (1) front tine, (1) rear tine. Whirlpool washer, $85. A/C 2350 BTU with remote, $180. (828) 223-0233 2 CEMETARY PLOTS. with 2 vaults at veteran’s section of Cleveland Memorial Park in Shelby. $3000 for both. Call (980) 925-9394 12X20 STORAGE BUILDING with 7ft walls, Masonite siding, 6 years old, $1750 firm. (828) 388-3374 2 GRAVE PLOTS. Cleveland Memorial Park. $500 each. Call (704) 472-3209
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 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 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 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 LARGEST TRAILER INVENTORY and Selection around. BEST prices, new 5x8 $725. Custom built welcome. 2k to 20 ton Utility, Cargo, Dump, Equipment, Livestock. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS, and odd furniture. 704-481-0954 and after 5pm, call (704) 482-0540 3 WHEEL BICYCLE, $80. 10 speed bicycle, $80. (828) 499-0703
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 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 HOTPOINT REFRIGERATOR $125. 26” Huffy ladies bike $30. Stihl leaf blower $75. Stihl farm Boss chainsaw $75. Call (704) 207-5121 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.
SINGLE CARPORT, 12X21, $695. Double Carport, 18x21, $795. (828) 490-2713 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 2006 TORO ZERO TURN Heavy Duty Mower, 44” cut, $1650. (828) 287-8668
CHEST OF DRAWERS (PINE). 5 drawer, excellent condition, $75. Maple headboard and entire bed, $75. (980) 295-8238
TRAILERS: WE BUY, SALE, TRADE (must have title). Parts and service on most models. New 5x10 $895 with this ad. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 OLD RECORD ALBUMS. Curio Cabinet $50, furniture odds and ends. (704) 974-8440
LOCAL PURE HONEY. Quarts $20, Pints $8, and comb honey available. Lincolnton area. (704) 748-3258 (3) ANTIQUE BLACKSMITH Port Drill Presses, over 100 years old, complete. $300 for all three. Call 828-4290413. Can email photo.
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. $2,500 obo for all. Call (980) 254-5876
WTB: OLD STEREO COMPONENTS: working or not from 1940-1980. Receivers, Amps, Speakers, etc. Also parts, like tubes, etc. (828) 919-9789 cube4square@hotmail.com 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 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704482-2243. (704) 538-5788
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
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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WANTED TO BUY. Good Used Furniture and Appliances, and antiques and estates. 704-481-0954 and after 5pm call (704) 482-0540
TOY AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. A.S.D.R. registered. 7 weeks old, males and female. Ready to go, $350. (704) 482-0178
TOTAL GYM and Teeter hang up. In good condition. (704) 300-0366
GREAT DANE PUPPIES AKC (SHELBY). Health guaranteed. One Litter Fawns and Brindle, Second litter blue Starling. $600. Lori (704) 4181441
WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you. We pay cash on the spot. Not titles needed. ID required. (803) 374-7545
WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. (828) 245-6756
PITBULL PUPPIES, 6 WEEKS OLD. 3 boys, 4 girls. Each one shot, dewormed. For more information call Jimmy, Grover, NC. (810) 2512463
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
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
NEED CASH? I will buy your old used Nintendo NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy and N64 Games. Small/big lots. (828) 748-7264
FARM & GARDEN INTERNATIONAL MODEL 274 DIESEL TRACTORS. WITH CULTIVATORS. Only 855 hours. In good condition. $6500. (828) 294-2630
3 WEEK OLD CHICKS $3. Pullets $4 and $5 dollars, Bantams $4. Call (704) 4731311 FULL BLOODED BOXER. Male, 7 months, $140. (704) 308-4702 jensen.brenda@ ymail.com SILVER FACTOR CHOCOLATE LAB PUPPIES. $800, Males and Females, AKC registered, champion blood line. English block style. Call (704) 914-8241 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
2 TON WILLMAR FERTILIZER SPREADER. $1500. Call (864) 489-9473
CARS & TRUCKS
CORBIN FAMILY BEE SUPPLY offering 8 and 10 Frame Woodenware. Same prices as 2017. Call for appointment. (828) 980-1823
2000 CHEVROLET BLAZER 100,000+ miles, $600 or best offer, needs motor. If no answer leave message. (704) 750-6212
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
2015 DODGE JOURNEY 29,875 miles, dark grey, push button start, air, PW, PS. Asking $16,000. (704) 600-6062
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 WOODWORKING PLANS, CHICKEN COOP, MORE. MASSIVE COLLECTION OF PLANS AND MORE. NC4Ever@email.com 6FT BUSH HOG FOR SALE. BUSH HOG BRAND, $750. Call or text. (828) 447-3627
2002 DODGE RAM 1500 100,000 + miles, white, long bed with rubber mat, 4.7, V-8. AC works, $2950, 17 inch tires. Call Tom (704) 473-6384 2002 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 114000 miles, Triton V-10 Super duty motor, 4WD, Great condition $8000. Call (704) 472-1879 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1 Owner, CD/DVD player, 4 wheel drive, Good AC $4200. Call (704) 418-3135
PETS & LIVESTOCK (8) PARAKEETS FOR SALE. Beautiful, young, and healthy, $10 each. (828) 657-6647 HAVE BEAUTIFUL LABRADOODLES. Super cute puppies! All are black, dewclaws removed, will have 1st shots, de-wormed and health check. Mom is AKC registered Chocolate Labrador. Dad is black Standard Poodle. Price is $650 each. Text or call 828289-9219.
2002 TOYOTA CAMRY 225,000 miles, $1750. paulgirouard54@yahoo.com 2013 FORD MUSTANG GT 5.0, 6 speed, dark gray. 40,000 miles, $23500. Call (704) 477-9234
GERMAN SHEPHERD. CKC registered, class 1 female, 11 weeks. $450. Call 704-6166713 or (980) 295-0923
1997 FORD MUSTANG GT, 4.6, with Speeda cold air intake, Corsa exhaust system, new transmission & clutch. $3750 OBO. Can leave message or text 704-472-3217 or (704) 241-4650
LIVESTOCK FOR SALE. Pure breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers. Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704-538-1199. (704) 6007847
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
WANT TO BUY HORSES. Call (704) 300-0366
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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
NICE COUNTRY LIVING. 2 bedroom mobile homes for rent. 10 minutes from Shelby. NO PETS. Seniors welcome. (704) 692-0447
SHELBY HOUSE. 2 Bedroom 1 Bath, hardwood floors, A/C, stove. $425 month and $375 deposit. 311 Willow St. (704) 600-5306
LARGE MOBILE HOME LOT. for rent. Quiet area, Crest and Springmore School District. (704) 313-7357
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1/2 ACRE MOBILE HOME LOT and 3 acre Mobile Home lot. Both in Casar on paved street & county water. 704-538-1199. 214 Mace Rd, Casar, NC 28021 (704) 6007847
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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
PINEHAVEN RV CAMPGROUND. Great location in Blacksburg, SC. Water, WIFI, sewer included in price. Concrete awning pad, 30 and 50 amp service. (864) 812-7242 fat99boy@gmail.com 2010 NORTH COUNTRY CAMPER on permanent site campground with shed cover, porch and deck, outside building, golf cart. $24,500. (828) 229-0308 WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. (828) 429-3935 SCENIC RIDGE CAMPGROUND. CHERRYVILLE, NC. RV, Tent Sites, Cabins. Ask about 20% OFF Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938
MOTORCYCLES & ATVS 2009 POLARIS SPORTSMAN 400HO 4X4 is in good condition with 67 hours and less than 500 miles. It was used for hunting. Not handled rough. (864) 761-7465 2002 1800 GOLDWING TRIKE. Blue, 37k miles, with small trailer. Excellent condition. Asking $23,500. Call for info, (828) 980-1187 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 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. 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
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
FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY BRICK HOME. 5 Room 1 Bath, Heat pump, Washer/ dryer hookup, kitchen appliances. Located of Hwy 150. $675 month with deposit. (704) 434-7903 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text (704) 739-0259 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
SCENIC RIDGE CAMPGROUND CHERRYVILLE, NC. RV, Tent Sites, Cabins. Ask about 20% OFF Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938 OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH. Washer/dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1200 wk. (704) 472-7145 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
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EFFICIENCY APARTMENT (LAWNDALE). 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Living area, kitchen. (704) 538-3808 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 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 2&3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS. Available now! Stove and refrigerator furnished, W/D hookups. Rent based on income. EHO. Shelby. (704) 487-1114 GARDNER-WEBB STUDENTS MOVE IN SPECIAL. 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath house in Boiling Springs. $800 per month and $500 deposit. Call (704) 472-2022 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 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 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417
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
RUTHERFORD COUNTY EFFICIENCY APARTMENT. Includes utilities, cable and wifi, 3 minute drive to downtown Forest City. From $150 week, discount monthly. (828) 245-0444 2 & 3 BEDROOM Mobile Homes. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. From $125 week & up. (828) 245-0444 $199.99 & UP WEEKLY SPECIAL. Town & Country Inn, Spindale. WiFi, Micro-fridge, flatscreen, HD ESPN/Showtime. Nightly $49.99 & up. (828) 286-3681 ENERGY EFFICIENT NEWLY REMODELED 1 Bedroom Apartment in Forest City. Includes appliances, water, sewer, garbage pickup, $425 plus deposit. (828) 248-1776 FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT. Upper Level of my home, $550 month. Utilities and cable paid, use of kitchen included, private bath. $35 application fee. Rutherfordton. (828) 289-7502 1 BEDROOM STUDIO APARTMENT. All utilities included, $180 weekly or monthly for discount. Forest City. Call for more info. (828) 245-0444 SENIOR LIVING AT ITS BEST! 55 and older. 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartments, Forest City. $400 deposit, $400 month. (864) 316-5282 3BR, 2BA MH. Quiet wooded park, Rutherfordton. Landlord onsite. No pets! 1st, last and security. Background check. After 10am. (828) 289-8719
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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 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
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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.
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
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
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
2004 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Loaded. Automatic. Fresh paint. Good condition. 109093 miles. Only $2850. Call (704) 692-4765
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Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Love of making musical instruments bonds two friends By Alan Hodge Special to the Herald The things that form bonds of friendship are many and for Arnold Clayton and Ray Anthony of Grover that glue is their love of handcrafting traditional stringed musical instruments. For over 20 years Clayton, 56, and Anthony, 80, have worked together and separately to build incredibly beautiful folk instruments such as dulcimers, banjos, guitars, and violins. “I started building dulcimers in 1999,” Ray said. “My wife and grandson went to a dulcimer meeting in Shelby, bought one, and brought it home. I looked at it, and decided I wanted to make one. It turned out pretty good.” Anthony still has that first dulcimer and it's a treasured family heirloom. “My grandson Bradley Ellis used it to win the national dulcimer championship in Winfield, Kansas in 2011 when he was just 12 years old,” Anthony said. With a background in carpentry, Anthony knows his way around wood. Some of the species he's used for instrument making include Brazilian satinwood and walnut. He's got a large shop behind his house with all sorts of tools, machines, and gadgets to bend, cut, and carve instrument wood. One especially interesting device he invented to steam
Arnold Clayton hitting some licks on a guitar he made.
Arnold Clayton (left) and Ray Anthony are seen with just a few of the dozens of traditional stringed instruments they make themselves. The pair have been sharing good times making music for 20 years. Photos by Alan Hodge
Ray Anthony’s grandson Bradley Ellis with the dulcimer he used to win the 2011 national championship. It was the first dulcimer Ray ever built. wood for bending is made from a cooking pot, hot plate, and stove pipe. Anthony estimates it takes at least 40 hours to build a simple dulcimer. Fancier ones might take up to 70 hours. In addition to dulcimers, Anthony also makes guitars and old-time mountain style
banjos. Another instrument he dreamed up is a combination dulcimer and dobro combination he calls a “duzi”. Altogether, Anthony estimates he's made over 75 stringed instruments, but admits he's a better builder than player. “I don't have much rhythm,” he said. “I guess my grandson has the musical talent. He told me as long as I made them he would play them.” Clayton's interest in playing and making stringed musical instruments goes back to his teen years. “I started playing when I was fourteen years old,”
he said. “A mandolin maker from Charlotte, Gene Aldridge taught me. Later I met Jerry Edmundson from Oak Grove who also got me interested in making instruments. I made my first guitar when I was sixteen and still have it.” Clayton mostly makes modern type banjos and guitars in his home workshop. His specialty is inlay work. For the decoration on instrument necks he turns to inlay materials such as mother of pearl, rare koa wood from Hawaii, and even wooly mammoth ivory. “I dote on inlay,” he says. Clayton also makes violins. He was trained in that art by Charlotte-based violin builder
Ray Anthony in his musical instrument making workshop. John Sipe. “One thing he taught me was to not carve everything exactly perfect,” Clayton said. “Otherwise people might think the violin was made in a Chinese factory.” Currently, Clayton is working on a new project- a guitar made with mahogany from a 200-year-old English church that had fallen down. The inlay work will be spectacular- hand carved biblical scenes in pearl and 50,000-year-old mammoth ivory. “I'll keep it forever,” Clayton said. Clayton sells some of his instruments through his company Pyramid Guitars. He is also a member of a musical group, The Griggs, and performs concerts at a variety of churches and other venues.
When Arnold and Clayton get together, their fondness for old time music, instruments, and each other is evident and contagious. There's also a bit of competition. “We both strive to build better instruments individually and to challenge each other to get better at it,” they both said. As for the future, both guys plan to keep on turning out their instruments. They also understand and appreciate their role as carriers of tradition. “We'll keep making them for the younger generation,” Arnold said. For more information, or to talk musical instrument making, or to buy an instrument, call Ray Anthony at 704-472-7499 or Arnold Clayton at 704-477-3951.
Bessemer City Brings Home “Gold” Safety Award
Healthy Gaston Workshop on Opioid Epidemic
“The United States uses 80% of the world’s opioids, yet we only comprise 4.4% of the World’s population” according to Dr. Todd Davis, MD, MMM of CaroMont Health. Bessemer City staff attended a workshop addressing the opioid epidemic hosted by Healthy Gaston Tuesday, June 19th. Dr. Davis led the discussion by providing the history and damaging effects of opioids. Opioids have been traced back to the early days of Mesopotamia and Greek culture. Seventy-five (75%) percent of those suffering from the opioid epidemic have
a mental health issue as well. Thus, efforts to rehabilitate those suffering from opioid abuse should also include ways to combat various mental health issues. Dr. Davis shared a list of indicators for potential addicts: a family history of substance abuse, age less than 45 years old, history of preadolescent sexual abuse, and psychological disorders including: ADD, ADHD, OCD, and bipolar disease. Photo by Hydeia Hayes. Pictured Healthy Gaston June 19th “Opioid Epidemic” Workshop.
The City of Bessemer City received the “Gold” award in several categories at the June 19th North Carolina Department of Labor Safety awards banquet. The North Carolina Department of Labor in conjunction with the Gaston Regional Chamber hosted the annual Awards Banquet for Gaston County. The banquet was held at the Gastonia Conference Center, and was intended to recognize outstanding examples of safe practices throughout various departments within the county. Cherie Berry, the North Carolina Commissioner of Labor and the Head of the NC Department of Labor, presented the City of Bessemer City with four (4) safety awards. For the fourth
consecutive year, Bessemer City received the Gold Award for the Administration and Parks & Recreation Departments, accepted by Hydeia Hayes. For the third consecutive year, Bessemer City received the Gold Award for the Public Works Department, accepted by Randy Causby and Gail Barker. Lastly, the City as a whole was recognized first year gold. As the keynote speaker, Commissioner Berry addressed the crowd on the importance of safety on the job. Additional pictures and information visit us at w w w. b e s s m e r c i t y. c o m or www.facebook.com. Photos by Hydeia Hayes. Pictured Bessemer City Staff with Commissioner Berry at 2018 NC Safety
Police Department Reminds You To “Click It or Ticket” In 1993, North Carolina became the first state to implement Click It or Ticket, an education and enforcement initiative to remind motorists that wearing a seat belt can save your life. The initiative aims to increase driver seat belt usage rates and reduce fatalities across North Carolina and has yielded significant results over the years. North Carolina law requires that motor vehicle passengers in both the front and back seats use seat belts. The Click It or Ticket campaign has reduced fatalities across North Carolina by increasing driver seat belt awareness and usage rates. Nearly every law enforcement agency in the state participates in this campaign, and it is one of
the most well-coordinated and cooperative law enforcement efforts of its kind in the nation. To help share the Click It or Ticket message, the N. C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program runs a creative marketing campaign, Click It or Ticket. Every Seat. Every Time. It’s the Law. each year to remind motorists to buckle up. The Click It or Ticket campaign complements the NC Vision Zero initiative, which aims to save lives on North Carolina roadways. The goal is to reach zero traffic-related fatalities through coordinated agency-to-agency efforts that help reduce risky driving behaviors by changing the overall traffic safety culture. No loss of life is acceptable.