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Challengers shake up elections for Mayor and City Council By Loretta Cozart
WINGO NAMED ROTARY CITIZEN OF THE YEAR –Teresa Wingo was named the Kings Mountain Rotary Club’s Citizen of the year for her work and dedication helping the area’s homeless. Pictured (L-R) Rotary President Ed Blackburn, Teresa Wingo and Ronnie Franks, Seargentat-Arms. “Wingo is amazing and so passionate about giving of herself for others,” said Rotarian Shirley Bru tko. Photo by Shirley Brutko
Two challengers for the Mayor and City Council AtLarge seats are shaking up the November elections in Kings Mountain. Former Mayor Rick Murphrey filed Monday, challenging current Mayor Scott Neisler. Businessman David Brinkley also filed on Monday challenging incumbent Keith Miller for his Council At-large seat. Rick and wife Sandra Murphrey have been married 52 years and have a daughter, Tracy. They live at 402 Garrison Dr. in Kings Mountain. Murphrey is a graduate of Atlantic Christian College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and is retired after 42 years from Spectrum Dyed Yarns where he was vice president of sales and marketing. The Murphreys are members of First Baptist Church, where he is teacher of the men’s adult Sunday School class. Muphrey served the city
RICK MURPHREY
DAVID BRINKLEY
for 21 years, 15 years as Mayor of Kings Mountain and six years as a councilman, four of which he served as Mayor Pro-Tem. Regional Council C, which includes Cleveland, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford Counties, of the North Carolina Association of Regional Councils of Governments twice honored Murphrey as Mayor of the Year. In his filing statement, Murphrey shared, “To keep taxes low, I worked with the State Department of
Commerce and Cleveland County EDC and city council, bringing 2000 new jobs and $3 billion plus in capital investment.” Cost saving programs he highlights in his filing statement include a 20-year contract with NTE Energy to be the new electric wholesale provider, saving the city $9 to $10 million dollars per year; negotiated with STEAG (now Cormetech) in 2015 to supply all electrical requirements for their entire campus which
brings in $300,000 in revenues annually; city installed a highly durable and sophisticated fiber-optic network. Dark Fiber was made available and data storage to the city’s large commercial and industrial customers generating $40,000 to $50,000 in revenue; and opening a second Natural Gas Gate station while working with NTE provides a redundant loop system and enhances reliability and cover future needs, generating $1.5 million in revenue. “I love our city and believe in its future. I believe in high standards with high expectations. I pledge to promote unity, family values, dignity, pride, security, personal growth and job satisfaction in our city associates and our community,” Murphrey said. “It is my fervent desire to devote my time and energy to the city again as Mayor. I would like to express my gratude and honor and pleasure of serving the City of Kings See ELECTIONS, Page 8A
Chief Frank Burns retires Friday By Loretta Cozart On Friday, July 19, Chief Frank Burns’ 45year career with the Kings Mountain Fire Department will be celebrated with a retirement ceremony at 4 pm at the Patrick Senior Center. In 1974, Burns joined the fire department as a full-time driver. A 1970 graduate of Kings Mountain High School, Burns worked his way through the ranks and was promoted to the Training Office in 1976. He went from fulltime to volunteer in 1979 and later that year became Volunteer Assistant Chief. He was promoted to Chief just ten years later in 1989 and has kept that role for the last 30 years. During his career, Burns commanded in many fire scenes, but a huge fire at the abandoned Margrace Mill stays with him still.
FRANK BURNS KM Fire Chief “The fire caught in the 2-story section of the old mill,” he said. “When we arrived, it was fully involved and there was little we could do but protect the remaining part of the building at the firewall. It took us ten to twelve hours to get that fire under control
Real to Reel returns to the Joy July 24 – 27 Lights, cameras, action! The Cleveland County Arts Council is proud to present the 20th annual Real to Reel International Film Festival, a unique festival celebrating the art of film. This year’s festival is co-sponsored by Kings
Burns fighting a fully involved fire.
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Liberty Mountain performances This weekend is Liberty Mountain’s final weekend for the 2019 season, with performances at the Joy Performance Center. Performances are Friday, June 19, and Saturday, July 20, at 7:30 PM. Matinee performances are Saturday and Sunday at 3:00 pm. The box office opens an hour before show time. $10 discount coupons from the City of Kings Mountain are still available at City Hall, Mauney Memorial
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■ OBITUARIES
Bear sighted at Lake Montonia By Loretta Cozart
Clarence Max “Fuzz” Biddix Clarence Max “Fuzz” Biddix, , of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on at his home on July 11, 2019. He was born in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Ross Biddix and Frances Hullender Biddix and was preceded in death by brothers, Seimore, Ernest and James David (JD) Biddix, and sisters, Pauline B. Rippy, Bessie B. Childers and Helen Biddix. Fuzz worked in the textile industry for more than 50 years. He worked at the Margrace Mill until its closing, then at Clevemont mills until his retirement. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty Ruth Peterson Biddix of the home; children: Ronnie M. Biddix (Leann) and Donna B. Whitlock (Shawn), all of Kings Mountain, NC Grandchildren: Ronnie Yarbro (Teresa), Gastonia, NC, Tyler Wyatt, Bessemer City, NC and Colt Biddix (Cheryl), Lincolnton, NC; great-grandchildren: Megan Yarbro, Blake Wyatt and Ian Biddix; siblings: Betty B. Hughes, J.W. (Nub) Biddix and Earl Biddix (Rachel), all of Kings Mountain, NC; a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held on Sunday, July 14, 2019, 2:00 PM, East Gold Street Wesleyan Church, Kings Mountain, NC with Rev. Scott Whitney officiating. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church. A graveside service was held on Monday, July 15, 2019, 1:00 pm in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. Memorials may be made to: Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr, Shelby, NC 28150. Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements
KMHS Class of 1974 reunion Kings Mountain High School Class of 1974 will hold their 45th class reunion on Saturday, October 19, 2019. More detailed information will be going out in early July via email. Any classmate that has not received information in July, please email kmclassof1974@gmail.com to be sure the committee has your contact information. For those without email, please contact Patricia Young at 704-739-0448 or Jean Hallman Dyer at 704466-8043. You may also check the "Kings Mountain High School Class of 1974" Facebook page for updates.
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On June 25, Joe and Sarah Rhea were sitting on the porch of their home at Lake Montonia when a black bear approached them at dusk. Joe looked out the window and shouted, “Bear, bear, bear,"” startled by the animal standing just 20 feet away. Sarah described the bear as very large, 250-300 lbs., saying it was “beautiful, but very dangerous.” Joe shared, “The screen door from the porch was not latched tight. As soon as the dogs caught scent of the bear, they were out the door after it. Our dogs ran it up a tree. We finally got the dogs put up and the bear came down from the tree and slowly made its way into the woods. It was like a scene out of Animal planet" Joe took photos of the whole affair and provided an image to the Herald. “It was getting late; I took the photo of the bear at 8:50 p.m.,” Joe said. Unfortunately, the image was too dark to print. Sarah saw a smaller black bear in almost the same location about a year and a half ago, at 7 am. She was unable to get a photo of it. According to the Rhea’s, both bears came up from the area of the cove. Their property backs up to
Thirsty Thursdays Women's Ministry Thirsty Thursdays Women's Ministry will host "Fun in the SON" Summer Gathering on Saturday, July 20th at 10am at Erwin Center located at 913 N. Pryor Street in Gastonia. There will be dynamic praise, preaching, and fellowship. All women are invited to attend. Free. Bring a covered dish. For more information contact Robin Bamberg at 704-460-4751.
Polkville High School Reunion The annual Polkville High School Alumni Reunion will be held on Saturday, August 3rd, 5:00 pm at the Polkville Baptist Church Life Center, 4214 Polkville Road, Polkville, NC 28136. Anyone that attended Polkville School is welcome to come. For more information, please call Betty White Mauney at 704-487-6505.
Salvation Army Worship Center weekly activities The Salvation Army Worship Center located at 305 N. Lafayette St. invites the public to their weekly activities, which include: Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship Hour 11 a.m. Tuesday: Bible Study 6 p.m., Women's & Men's ministries 7 p.m. Thursday: Teen Bible Study 5 p.m., includes supper. Sgts. Les & Mary Ashby are Corps are the administrators. For more information call.704-482-0375.
state park property, so there is lots of room for them to roam. According to the Humane Society, if you have an encounter with a black bear, don’t fear the worst. “A youngster may simply be passing through in search of a home of his own. Or an adult may be checking out an enticing
smell or interesting sound. Usually when he finds out there are people around, he’ll head for the hills, never to be seen again. “If you do encounter a bear, remain calm and remember that the bear is likely more scared of you than you are of him. Attacks by black bears on people are very rare and
most black bears can be easily scared away with the following approach: • Stand and face the bear directly. Never run away from or approach him. • Make yourself look as big as possible by spreading your arms or a coat, if you are wearing one. • Make as much noise as possible by yelling, bang-
ing pots and pans or using other noisemaking devices. • In the very rare case that a black bear does attack you, fight back (don’t play dead). • After the bear leaves, remove whatever attracted him to the location (barbecue grill, bird feeder, pet food or garbage).
(L-R) Frank burns with Chief Gene Tignor and Assistant Chief Bud Ware. Photos provided
BURNS From Page 1A and it really required a lot of coordination.” While recalling the Shelby natural gas explosion of May 25, 1979, Chief Burns shares, “We got the call to assist as the downtown building was burning. I was on my way over when the explosion occurred. Afterwards. I was assigned to locate the four firefighters and one natural gas worker who lost their lives. That was a tough day for all of us.” Chief Burns warns everyone to be careful when dealing with natural gas. “If you smell gas, just get out! Turning off breakers or light switches can cause and arc and ignite the gas. Don’t touch anything, just get out,” he says. “Protect yourself and save your life.” Education is an ongoing part of firefighting. From basic classes to arson and hazardous materials training, Buns has studied it all and has extensive arson training. He is a member of the NC International Arson Association Investigators. In 1998 he earned his Associated of Applied Science in Fire Protection Technology from Gaston College. Burns has served as President of the Western NC Firefighters Association, Cleveland County Firefighters Association, and NC Association of Fire Chiefs. He was appointed by the NC Secretary of State NC Haz-Mat Responder Advisory Committee and is a Lifetime Member of the National Fire Protection Association. After a 45-year career, he is ready to settle down and enjoy his family. “It’s hard to stop being a firefighter, because it gets in your blood and is hard to let go.” After 45-years, it is time to relax and enjoy his family and hobbies. Burns has been married to Kathy for 49-years. Together, they have three daughters, Lynn Slycord, Susan Fites, and Amy Hawkins. They are the proud grandparents of 4 boys and have one great-grandson. What will retirement bring for Burns? “My hobby is restoring old cars. I have twin grandsons who just graduated. They’ve been helping me in my shop since they were old enough to roll around on the creeper. Over the years,
(L-R) Chip Wilson with Frank Burns.
Frank Burns with daughters (L-R) Lynn, Amy, and Susan. they have restored pedal cars. Now, we are going to restore their ’66 Mustang and ’47 Ford. I’m looking
forward to more time with my family,” he said. For anyone interested in a job with the fire depart-
ment, Burns shares, “Firefighting is a great career because you are always helping people.”
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Rotary Bingo night On June 14, the Kings Mountain Rotary Club held its first Bingo Night Fundraiser under the Liberty Mountain Garden Tent next to the Joy Performance Theatre. Tickets were sold by Rotary members. Approximately 80 people attended, and dinner was furnished by Linwood Restaurant. Ten bingo games were led by Rotary President Ed Blackburn. A demonstration about the Liberty Mountain Drama was held by Director Caleb Sigmon during the evening. Prizes were awarded after each game and the grand prize winner was Cliff Laurich who won the big cash prize of $500. The Log Cabin String Band started off the event was music furnished. Prizes were donated by Shirley Brutko, the Liberty Mountain Drama, Harris Fu-
Caleb Sigmon and cast from Liberty Mountain perform at the First Annual Kings Mountain Rotary Club Bingo Night. Photos provided neral Home, The Southern Arts Society, etc. The second
Rotary Bingo Night is already planned for June 2020.
Presbyterian minister Rev. Walter McKenzie (Matthew Lucas) baptises Caleb Martin (Grant Sizemore) in a scene from “Liberty Mountain: The Revolutionary Drama.” Photo Torrence Photography
Patriot faith at Liberty Mountain Guests enjoy dinner before Bingo begins.
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Palmer Grove Baptist Church will celebrate their 90th church anniversary on Sunday, August 4 at 3:00 p.m. Speaker is Rev. Les Howard of Macedonia Baptist Church, Waco, NC. Dinner will be served. Palmer Grove Baptist will hold their more than Conquerors Revival on August 5-7 at 7:00 p.m. nightly. Speaker will be Rev. Ronnie Williams of Genrostee Baptist Church, Anderson, NC. Rev. James L. Smith is the Senior Pastor of Palmer Grove. The church is located at 1606 Kingston Rd., Kingstown, NC.
As “Liberty Mountain: The Revolutionary Drama” continues at the Joy Performance Center in downINMAN t o w n K i n g s Mountain, we celebrate the Patriot victory at the Battle of Kings Mountain in 1780 – a victory that turned the tide of the Revolution and propelled America toward independence from Great Britain. It’s a story every American should know, because it is a direct link to the freedoms we enjoy today. It’s also important to us to celebrate the religious faith of the Patriots and how crucial that was to their lives. In the mid-1700’s, thousands of immigrants from Northern Ireland came to America seeking new opportunities and a better life. A great number of the ones who settled in the Carolinas were Scots-Irish Presbyterians. Their origins were in the Scottish Lowlands. In the 1600’s, the British government convinced them to move to Northern Ireland to help settle that
land. They were promised prosperity, but they found that wealthy British owned most of the land, charged exorbitant rents, took most of the crops, and turned their backs when times were hard. The settlers faced poverty, mistreatment, even starvation. But there was another, equally important reason that propelled the ScotsIrish to leave: religious persecution. The official religion of the English government was the Church of England, and those who didn’t pledge allegiance to it faced brutal, sometimes deadly, treatment. The English church and government were especially hard on Presbyterians. So when members of that faith were given the chance to sail for America, with the prospect of free land and freedom of religion, they responded by the thousands. In settling, they pushed far into the South Carolina backcountry and across the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina. Inevitably they were drawn into the conflict of the Revolution, and when threatened by the British government, they took up arms and fought. “Liberty Mountain” tells their story. We visit a Presbyterian meeting in Northern Ireland where
their minister, Rev. Walter McKenzie, tells of the opportunities that await in the Carolinas. Moving means starting over, leaving everything they’ve known, but they are willing to face uncertainty for the chance to work hard and prosper, raise good families, and worship the way they please. Once in the Carolinas, we see them gather for the baptism of one of their young members, a sacrament that binds the community even closer. We’ve been pleased to play host to many church groups during our six years of presenting “Liberty Mountain,” but we believe this part of our story resonates with the faith and beliefs of anyone. The religious liberties we enjoy in Modern America are direct descendants of their determination. Come see “Liberty Mountain.” We promise you an action-packed, inspiring story that lifts the spirit as well as the mind. For information and ticket ordering, visit the website: www.libertymountaindrama.com or call 704-730-9408.
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OPINION
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
TODAY’S QUOTE:
Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. –Thomas Jefferson
Pieces of Kings Mountain History By Loretta Cozart Kids in Kings Mountain knew Summer had LORETTA officially COZART begun when the city’s pools opened. There were two public pools at the time, one located on Deal Street and the other on North Davidson Street. Both facilities had recreational activities associated with them, including baseball. In that time, white kids swam at Deal Street and black kids swam at Davidson. After the Civil Rights Act of 1964 became law, separate but equal was no longer acceptable. Even so, it took years for the facilities to integrate. A good deal of info about the pools can be found in the Herald, beginning in July 1952 when plans were begun to build two recreational facilities. In 1954, the paper reported that Bennett Construction Company was awarded the city’s contract to build two pools and bath houses for $115,615. Bennett promised completion of at least one pool before the end of the summer, according to Recreation Chairman Fred W. Plonk. Charles M. Graves Engineers of Atlanta drew up the plans for both sites. They also designed the Shelby City Pool and were considered the preeminent authority by many municipalities. Two smaller play areas were planned for the old waterworks and near the Bridges airport. The “Old Water Works Park,” as it was known, opened on June 6, 1954 and was
Ronnie Philbeck uses the slide at the Deal Street Pool in June 1977. The original plans for the Deal Street recreation facility. Prior to construction, the parking lot was moved between the pool facility and ball fields. located near the intersection of Ramseur and McGinnis Streets. Bowen and Howard Grading Company of Shelby began grading the Deal Street recreational area on June 28, 1954, 65 years ago. Near the Deal Street Pool, Parker Street had been extended from Dilling Street to the center area and Deal Street was extended over to Ridge to provide greater access. A street was planned to connect Davidson Pool with the Davidson School site. The Davidson Pool project was delayed while waiting for the wheat harvest on property being purchased from W. A. Williams. Williams also sold the land for Davidson Elementary School at that same time. Ben T. Goforth won the contract for plumbing installation for $6,815. Bryant Electric of Gastonia
Looking back
Patterson’s Grocery Company advertised the sale of Bost’s Pure Milk Break in a 1914 edition of the Kings Mountain Herald. The ad read, “Made by the L.C. Bost Bakery in Shelby and sold in Kings Mountain.” The store’s tag line read, “It’s always wrapped, fresh, sanitary and good.”
won the electrical contract for $7,300. Other contracts were awarded to Hoke Electric, $7,900, Robert’s Electric, $7,475; Bronson Electric, $8,445 and Canipe Electric, $8,500. The land for the Deal Street Pool was donated by Burlington Mills Corporation on land that had once been the Burlington Mill recreation park. There was some controversy as to whether the property was big enough for the community’s needs and opinions were shared in the paper. Burlington Mills donated 31-acres of land but some leaders on the Recreation Committee also wanted a golf course as part of the complex. Burlington had a clause that if the property weren’t used for a recreational facility, that ownership would revert to them. Town fathers didn’t like the stipulation but decided that the size of the property would do and Bennett Construction broke ground in August. That month, a Herald article shares photos of both pools under construction. We have no issues of the Herald for 1955 at DigitalNC.com, so it is unclear exactly when the pool opened. In September 1956, W.L. Dooly donated the lot to the right of the Deal Street recreation center. The lot had once been the site of the Galloway sawmill. Later, a putt-putt was constructed on the site. At the Deal Street Pool, the diving area was the area all swimmers hoped to gain access. Swimmers had to swim across the width of the diving area and back to be allowed to use the diving boards. Many kids worked all summer to become better swimmers for that purpose
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alone. In 1977, city fathers approved a short-range plan for Deal Street Recreational Complex. Regarding the pools at both locations, recreational planners Gardner Gidley and Associates of Winston-Salem suggested both pools needed major repairs. Of the Deal Street Pool, Gidley said, “It needs a new filter system and piping. The pool is 25 years old and is worn out.” In the summer of 1980, Deal Street Pool was closed to replace its filtration system. “I don’t remember the exact year the pools at Deal Street and Davidson were closed, but the primary concern at Deal Street was a water leak,” said Mayor Neisler. “The city was losing a lot of water there and repairing the old facility wasn’t a wise financial investment. “So, the city closed both facilities and built a new pool at the Community Center for all of our citizens to enjoy,” he added. When the Kings Mountain Family YMCA took over the community center, management of the pool
Kids cool off from the summer heat in the 1970’s. Photos from KM Herald
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■ MEDITATION
Don’t judge me I sat down to read the news around our world before I started to write. I can only describe it with one word, INSANE. Roger R. Ours is a biWoodard, ThD. zarro world, Senior Pastor where comFamily Worship mon sense Center is anything but common. Right is wrong and wrong is right. Upside down is the norm, from our moronic politicians to the guy in the street. And their mantra is, don’t judge me. You don’t have the right to judge me. And the real kicker is, The Bible says don’t judge: Jesus said don’t judge. You could put ev-
erything some of these people know about the Bible in an eye dropper, then squirt it in the eye of a gnat and it wouldn’t even make him blink. Let’s briefly examine the truth. Not my truth or your truth, but THE TRUTH. Jesus said, “Judge not”. Yes He did, but the statement does not end there. “that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you shall be judged”..(Matt. 7:1-2). The truth is, we must make judgments all through life. Else how shall we know them by their fruit (Matt.7:15-23)? How shall we determine who is of the sheep or a wolf in sheep’s clothing? How do we “mark them who walk”after Paul’s example? (Phil. 3:17) How do we “mark them which cause divisions and offences among you and contrary to the doctrine which you have
learned: and avoid them”? (Rom. 16:17). Space is limited, but suffice it to say the Bible is full of admonishment to us to make judgments. Let’s look at the truth. “Judge not according to appearance, but judge righteous judgement” (John 7:24). Therefore; “Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleaness, lasciviousness (filthy, wantoness), Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance (contention, strife), emulations (envy, jealousy, indignation), wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkeness, revelings, AND SUCH LIKE: of the which I tell you before, as I also told you in times past, THAT THEY WHICH DO SUCH THINGS SHALL NOT INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD” (emphasis mine, Gal 5:1921). He goes on in verses 22- 24 to describe the fruit of the Spirit and true Christians have crucified (put to death) the works of the flesh to walk in the fruit of the Spirit.
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So listen, we have the perfect liberty granted us by God Himself, to live our lives anyway we chose. But for heaven’s sake, have enough honesty to not claim a biblical covering for our sins. “....for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ” (Rom. 14:10). “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ: that everyone may receive the things done in his body, according to that he has done, whether it be good or bad. Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; (II Cor. 5:10,11a, see also Ecl.12:14). And there you have it. None will escape “true judgment”. And believe me, I am not smug or prideful in writing this article. I will face that judgment with “fear and trembling” (Phil. 2:12). But let us not miss one more sobering truth about judgment. “And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small
and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of the things which were written in the books, according to their works. And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell gave up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire:” (Rev. 20:11-15) Talk about judgment. True judgment is coming. Fair and without respector of person. The only way our names will be found in that Book of Life is if we have repented of our sins, turned our life around to live under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. These articles are listed in the Herald as “Meditation”. Hopefully, this truth will cause us deep meditation.
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Church Service Directory Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 102 Canterbury Road 704-730-7855
Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062
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Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471
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July Gardening Tips By Judy Ford, Master Gardener July is the month to watch for drought conditions in your vegetable or flower gardens. It’s better to soak the ground deeply when watering, than sprinkling a little each day. Slow watering will penetrate the root zone better and water early in the day. Remember to remove diseased plants and weeds. This will help keep your garden healthy too. Thinking of Fall in July? You can begin your fall vegetable garden this month by planting beans, carrots and tomatoes in July. Plant a second crop of cucumbers, squash and zucchini for a fall harvest. Plant potatoes and cabbage too! Fertilize your garden vegetables and flowers in your yard for a last feeding of summer; in return, to receive a burst of growth and
Homegrown tomatoes for summer eating. color. July is a good time to see if your home can use additional shade trees to be planted in the fall – energy saver! After you’ve picked the last blackberries, cut all old fruiting canes back to ground level and fertilize plants. Also, prune any dead or diseased canes of blueberry bushes. Helpful hint when mowing your lawn is to change directions. Travel north to south on one mowing, then
west to east on the next cutting. If you mow the same direction each time, you tend to roll the mower’s wheels over the same lines over and over. The result are lines of suffocated and dead grass. Yes – change directions! In closing July’s Gardening tips remember, “It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato.” – Lewis Grizzard
Ann Bennett gives the Club Woman with a Heart to Jessie Collins. Photo provided
Jessie Collins given Woman’s Club award GFWC NC Kings Mountain Woman's Club gave their Club Woman with a Heart award to Jessie Collins. This award is given to a clubwoman who, by her efforts, provides the ‘heart’ for her club. It is not given based on community or club involvement, but to the person who exemplifies the words of the Collect for
Clubwomen. “Jessie is a shining example of our clubwoman Collect. She ‘is large in thought, in word and deed’ and ‘avoids pettiness’. She is ‘not a fault-finder or a self-seeker’. No ‘prejudice’ is shown by Jessie and she is ‘always generous’. Most consider her ‘calm, serene, and gentle’. It is
also noticed that she ‘strives to know the human heart of us all and is one of the ‘kindness’ of us all. Yes, Jessie exemplifies our Collect for Club Women at its best. The Kings Mountain Woman’s Club is privileged to present Jessie with this award,” said Kings Mountain Woman's Club President, Anne Gamble.
Upcoming Classes at Southern Arts Society By Jewel Reavis SASi offers a variety of classes for students of all levels. Class seating is limited through the end of this year. Southern Arts Society Gift Shop & Gallery is located at 301 N. Piedmont Ave. (HWY 216), Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Hours: Tues-Sat from 10 am to 4 pm. Pottery Classes SASi offers both Day and Night classes for beginners, intermediate or advanced persons working in hand building or on the wheel. Instructors are Renee Matthews and Rhonda Withers. Summer Session began July 8 and 9. Classes meet twice weekly for 10 weeks. Night Class meets Mon and Fri, 6-8 pm. Day Class meets Tues and Thurs, 9 am till noon. Night Classes Rhonda Withers 704-773-6138 or Day Classes Renee Matthews 704-674-4517. The Fall Session runs Oct 7-8 to Dec 12-13. Children’s Art Camp July 29 – Aug 2, 2019 (Time: 10 am to 12 noon) All supplies are included. The theme is the Moon, Outer Space and Beyond. Seating is Limited. Call now to register and pay in advance 704-739-5585. Felted Wool Landscape Saturday, July 20, 2019 (time 12:30 – 3 pm) Instructor Tammy Lafitte will lead you in making a landscape or seascape by needle felting wool. All supplies are included. Painting Water Workshop with Todd Baxter Saturday, August 3, 2019 (time 9am to 4 pm) Instructor Todd Baxter
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Todd Baxter will teach a water workshop in acrylic or other media. media. For Ages 16 and up. Students are responsible for bringing supplies. Visit SASi or see our website for a supply list. Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate (students should have some experience mixing Renee Matthews and Rhonda Withers teach colors and Day and Night pottery classes through DePhotos provided basic knowl- cember. edge of painting) SASi or see our website for Strokes of Color - 2-Day a supply list. Anne will proPastel Workshop with Anne vide some papers and supStrutz plies during the workshop. Saturday & Sunday, Sep Skill level: Beginner to 28-29, 2019 (Time: 9:00 am Advanced (Students should to 4 pm) have prior experience and
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Three charged in vehicle crime spree The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office began receiving reports of motor vehicle thefts along with Break-Ins that were quickly apparent to be linked to several individuals. Through investigative effort and community support detectives were able to identify Michael Moshier, Kathy Goodson and Jamie Carroll as being involved in this crime spree. All subjects have been taken into custody and face charges in multiple counties. The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office has taken seven incident reports with nineteen victims. Over $50,000.00 of property was stolen from Cleveland County with over $40,000.00 being recovered so far. Detectives are still in the process of tracking down the other stolen property. Moshier was an absconder from probation and is currently being held in the Catawba County Detention Center. Goodson is being
MICHAEL MOSHIER held in the Catawba County Detention Center. Carroll is being held in the Rutherford County Detention Center. The following is a list of the charges for Cleveland County: Michael Ray Moshier of 115 Joy Dr. Cherryville NC 28021 (DOB: Sept. 16, 1985) was charged with one count of Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle, five counts of Larceny of Firearm, seven counts of Possession of Stolen Goods, five counts of Felony Larceny, three counts of Larceny of Motor Vehicle, six
counts of Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle, three counts of Misdemeanor Larceny, two counts of Misdemeanor Possession of Stolen Goods, one count of Injury to Personal Property, 13 counts of Breaking and Entering and Larceny, two counts of 1st Degree Trespass and two counts of Conspiracy to commit Larceny of Motor Vehicle. Kathy Strange Goodson of 115 Joy Dr. Cherryville NC 28021 (DOB: October 15, 1987) was charged with two counts of Possession of Stolen Goods, five counts of Larceny of Firearm, two counts of Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle, two counts of Misdemeanor Larceny and two counts of Conspiracy to commit Larceny of Motor Vehicle. James Edward Carroll of 657 Pole Branch Rd, Clover SC (DOB: January 2, 1980) was charged with one count of Larceny of Motor Vehicle and one count of Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle.
Mandatory jail time for firearm assault on NC law enforcement gets final approval Legislation filed in honor of fallen Shelby K-9 Officer Tim Brackeen and all public servants risking their lives in the line of duty Legislation filed by state House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) to require jail time for assaulting law enforcement officers with a firearm became law in North Carolina on Thursday in honor of fallen Shelby K-9 Police Officer Tim Brackeen. H.B. 224 Assault w/Firearm on LEO/Increase Punishment is also sponsored by Rep. Kelly Hastings (R–Cleveland, Gaston), former sheriff Rep. Carson Smith (R-Pender), and freshman Rep. Lisa Stone Barnes (R-Nash). It takes effect December 1, 2019. Speaker Moore proposed the heightened penalty to protect law enforcement at a bridge-naming ceremony honoring the second anniversary of Officer Brackeen’s line-of-duty death last Fall. The new law strengthens the penalty for assaulting a law enforcement, probation, parole, or corrections officer with a firearm from a Class E to a Class D felony, requiring a minimum of 38-months in jail for criminals convicted of the offense in North Carolina.
“North Carolina needed stronger penalties to protect brave men and women like Officer Brackeen who risk their own lives to keep us safe,” Speaker Moore said. “I knew Officer Brackeen to be a man of faith, a pillar of the Cleveland County community who was senselessly taken from us by a violent criminal. His sacrifice for his friends and family, for the city of Shelby, will never be forgotten.” Assaults on North Carolina law enforcement officers with firearms have been prevalent the last several years. A Henderson, N.C. police officer was shot yesterday investigating a previous drive-by shooting that killed a 16-yearold. The officer’s name has yet to be released. Mooresville K-9 Officer Jordan Harris Sheldon was fatally shot in a routine traffic stop in May. State Highway Patrol Trooper Kevin Conner was tragically shot and killed in Columbus County in October 2018. Trooper Daniel Harrell was shot in Wilson County in January 2019 and survived. Raleigh police officer Charles Ainsworth was shot in January 2019 and survived, as did Cleveland County Sheriff’s
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NIKE America. Nike does not make the shoes themselves but they contract production out to other companies. There are various reports about who Nike employs and how much their workers make. One report claims Nike has 100,000 people making their shoes in Indonesia and that these workers make about $3.50 per day, or about $3,500 a year. Thus, Nike is very profitable and has massive dollars for marketing. For example, Nike entered into a $50 million endorsement deal with tennis star Serena Williams in 2003. When golfing star Tiger Woods turned pro in 1996 Nike lavished him with a $40 million, five-year, golfing endorsement. They would
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■ POLICE ARRESTS JULY 3: Phillip Chad Blanton, 30, 107 S. Gaston St., driving while license revoked, $315 cash. JULY 5: Alfred James Tarapilli, 43, 140 Park Grace Road, assault on female, no bond. JULY 6: Sherika Sanders, 30, Shelby, failure to appear, driving while license revoked, school attendance violation, $1167.50 secured bond. JULY 6: Shaun Scoggins, 38. 404 Baker St., assault by strangulation, felony, false imprisonment, felony, assault on female, no bond. July 6: Tarrence Mcvay, 40, Gastonia, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, failure to comply with monies owed. JULY 8: Justin Jeffries, 24, 517A Belvedere Circle, driving while license revoked, $500 secured bond. JULY 8: Roger Dale Bailes, 65, 802 Second St., motor vehicle rental fraud, felony, $3500 unsecured fraud. JULY 8: Jeffrey Tyron Ross, 48, 1417 Shelby Road, habitual DWI, felony, driving while license revoked, failure to heed blue light, siren, $10,000 secured bond. JULY 8: Rustin Caine Broome, 36, 203 Linwood Road, four counts breaking and entering, felony, larceny after breaking and entering, felony, injury to real property, $50,000 secured bond. JULY 9: Christopher Adams, 24, Gastonia, failure to appear, held in Gaston County Detention Center. CITATIONS JULY 1: Troy Barrrow, Shelby, fictitious tag, no vehicle inspection or insurance, revoked license, failure to carry registration card. JULY 3: Tommy Bivens, 38. Lincolnton, no registration of vehicle, fictitious tag, borrowed license plate, failure to apply for title, revoked driver’s
license. JULY 3: Karen Horne, 34, 201 N. Dilling St., revoked driver’s license, no display of tag assigned by DMV. JULY 3: Derrick Ricky Green, 61, 802 Gantt St., no operator’s license, no tag displayed as prescribed by state statute. JULY 4: Jocelyn Spikes, 26, Shelby, no child seat belt, revoked driver’s license, no license plate attached to vehicle, seat belt violation, no tag. JULY 4: Brandon Boling, 31, Monroe, no vehicle insurance. JULY 4: Tilese Roseboro, 38, 509 Landing St, no operator’s license, no vehicle insurance, revoked tag. JULY 4: Jeremy Haney,30, Dallas, no vehicle insurance, revoked tag. JULY 4: Amy Neal, 27, Gastonia, no vehicle registration, fictitious tag, expired tag, no vehicle inspection, revoked driver’s license, no child seat belt. JULY 5: Sharian Timms Bridges, 65, 941 York Road, speeding. JULY 5: Harrison Cummings, 29, Union City, GA, speeding 90 mph in a 65mph zone. JULY 5: Hosea Medina, 56, 125 Country Creek Drive, speeding. JULY 5: Patrick Belsen, 53, York, SC, speeding. JULY 5: Vickie Gregory, 63, 616 E. Gold St., speeding. JULY 5: Paul Lessard, 54, Bessemer City, speeding. JULY 5: Beverly Strickland, 44, Kentwood, MI, failure to notify police of accident. JULY 6: Richard Walls, 27, Shelby, revoked driver’s license. JULY 7: Matthew Dillan Brown, 18, 235 Stewart Road, no operator’s license, no tag. JULY 9: Stephen Russell Jamerson, 74, 123 Galilee Church Road, revoked driver’s
license, no vehicle insurance, altered license plate. JULY 9: Tilese Roseboro, 38, 509 Landing St., no operator’s license. INCIDENTS JULY 3: A resident of E. Parker Street reported theft of a Smith and Wesson 40 caliber semi-automatic handgun valued at $325 and a 22-rifle valued at $100. JULY 6: A resident of Gold St. Extension reported larceny of five letters from her mailbox. JULY 6: A resident of Goforth Road reported theft of a $1200 rose gold I-phone 8 plus. JULY 6: A resident of St. Luke’s Church Road reported theft of two truck tires and rims, running boards from two vehicles and currency. JULY 7: A resident of N. Deal Street reported identity theft. JULY 8: A resident of Kings Road Drive reported theft from a vehicle of a 40mm Smith & Wesson pistol valued at $400 and a 9mm handgun valued at $700. JULY 9: A resident of Belvedere Circle reported theft from a storage unit of assorted pots and pans, Air fryer, indoor Smoker and 125 CD’s of assorted music valued at over $1500. WRECKS JULY 1: Officer Brent Herndon said that vehicles operated by James Marchant of Concord and Logan Fletcher, 613 Mauney Ave.., hit at S. Sims and Gold Street with estimated damages of $15,000. Fletcher was transported by EMS to the hospital with possible injuries. JULY 2: Officer D. K. Davis said that Jane Carpenter, 110 Raven Drive, was backing her 2016 Nissan from a driveway on Morris Street and struck a2009 Nissan operated by Tony Goins, 921 Caroline Circle.
REEL Returning this year is Real to Reel Kids Fest sponsored by KidSenses Children’s Interactive Museum. This special screening on Saturday morning at 10:00am will feature films made for KIDS and films made by KIDS! Tickets are $4 in advance and $5 at the door, for this screening; children 12 and under are free. The Real to Reel Film Festival’s mission is to offer a forum for independent film, video, and multimedia artists to showcase their talents and garner award winning name recognition. Films of all genres from all over the U.S. as well as 20 different countries, have poured into Cleveland County and now is the time to see them! This year’s festival features 12 North Carolina Films. The screenings will take place in the beautiful Joy Performance Center, 202 S. Railroad Ave. in Kings Mountain, July 24 - 27. Advance tickets, $8 per session or a
Festival pass for $35 may be purchased at the Arts Council, 111 S. Washington St., Shelby or online at www.realtoreelfest.com. Ticket prices at the door are $10 per session or a Festival pass for $40, children ages 12 and under are admitted free. A VIP Pass ($50) which includes special seating in the balcony of Joy with comfy chairs and tables, food and drink server, one complimentary drink per night, free popcorn throughout the festival is also available. The screenings will begin at 7:00 pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings plus the 10:00 am Kids Fest and a 1:00pm Saturday matinee. Real to Reel is a competitive film festival with monetary awards presented to the winners in both the professional and amateur categories. The Best of Show Award will be $1,000. The professional winners will receive a $500 award. Amateur winners will receive a $250 award and the Best of North Carolina Award $300. Audience members will be allowed to vote on their favorite film each night with
one winner selected at the end of the festival. Join us as we showcase this year’s winners and other entries created by independent filmmakers from around the world. You might be one of the first to see a future Oscar winning film! Returning again this year is the silent auction, which runs during the festival. Items such as scripts from movies, trips to famous movie locations, movie passes and lots of other fun and unique movie memorabilia will all be available to the highest bidder at the end of the festival. There will also be Question and Answer sessions with all visiting filmmakers and special giveaways throughout the festival. Everyone is invited to attend the wrap-party and awards presentation after the final film on Saturday night July 27, sponsored by Cherokee Grill. For more information on any of the activities associated with Real to Reel or the complete schedule of the 41 films that will screen this year please call the Arts Council at 704484-2787 or visit the website www.realtoreelfest.com.
later go on to pay Woods $30 million a year in endorsements. From 2002 to 2012 Nike paid Michael Jordan $44 million a year to represent their brand. They still pay him. Forbes estimated Nike paid Jordan $100 million in 2015 as Jordan’s brand still made $3 billion for Nike in U.S. sneaker sales. Lebron James reportedly will receive as much as $1 billion from Nike in endorsement money by the time he is 64 years old. Colin Kaepernick was already on Nike’s payroll before he became controversially famous for not standing for the national anthem. Nike wasn’t using him and reportedly didn’t know what to do with him until he became famous over his social
issue stance. Kaepernick is currently not playing professional football. No one has signed him after he became a free agent but he is making millions a year by being the face of Nike’s revived “Just Do It” campaign. Recently, Kaepernick ignited controversy by reportedly telling Nike to pull its Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July sneakers. Nike said he told the company he believes the colonial flag used on the shoes is offensive, because it was flown when slavery was legal. While there has been much consternation toward Nike’s decision, Nike’s stock has risen $3 billion within the last week. If you can find a pair of the “Betsy Ross flag” shoes, they are going for about $2,500.
The question is this, can Nike do no wrong? Are they too big to fail? Nike is utilizing controversy well to breathe new air into its products. With major national sports figures wearing and promoting the Nike brand and cheap Asian labor, Nike has locked into a formula that appears unstoppable. Nike will continue on their path of global success if the American people buy their products. It’s a free country. If Americans decide to stop buying Nike products it would be financially troubling. Either way, Nike’s continued success or failure will be decided by how Americans utilize Nike’s slogan, “Just Do It,” and how Americans finally decide to “Just Do It.”
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Independence Day at the Senior Center The Patrick Senior Center enjoyed food, fun, and fellowship at their annual Independence Day Luncheon on June 28th. The party featured a hamburger and hotdog lunch with entertainment by the Senior Chorus and a variety of games, including cornhole,
ping pong, and a flag hunt. Mayor Scott Neisler and City Manager Marilyn Sellers stopped by to lend their support and enjoy the fellowship. The Center thanks sponsors Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market, Transportation of Cleveland County, and Cormetech.
Dempsey Drumm and Dean Bullock in their red, white, and blue.
Brenda Smith, Sherrill Norman, Mary Helen Brown at the Senior Center event on July 4. Photos provided
Independence Day was well attended by many in the community.
Senior Center Director Tabitha Thomas, Mayor Scott Neisler and KM City Manager Marilyn Sellers.
The Senior Chorus entertains the crowd.
ELECTIONS From Page 1A Mountain and would appreciate the opportunity to do so again.” David and Marie Brinkley, of 415 Country Club Acres, have been married for 42 years. They have three children: Kristie and husband Ryan Williams, Carrie and husband Bryan Jones, and David Jr. and wife Alisha, four grandchildren and another one due November 1. Brinkley graduated from Western Carolina University in 1976 and began his career in Cleveland County as a coach and teacher. He started his own company in 1989 called Brinkley Financial Group with offices in Charlotte and Kings Mountain. He and Marie are members of Central United
Methodist Church where he is Chairman of the Finance Committee, Chairman of the Endowment Committee, and member of Administrative Council. In his filing statement, Brinkley outlined six goals, should he be elected. “First, our roads need repair in many neighborhoods. First impressions are important. If you are first visiting our city, you need to see well-manicured and clean entrance ways. Our city has several gateways, ranging from Waco Road, Hwy 74, Hwy 161, among others They need to be cleaned and groomed,” he said. “We need to properly fund the KM Historical Museum, Mauney Library, YMCA, Women’s Club, KM Little Theater, and many other organizations. I have watched our City spend money on projects that have no return. For example, there was ap-
proximately $200,000 spent on renovating City Stadium with little return. How far would $200,000 go to our museum,” he asks? “I believe all of our residents would like to see the downtown area improved. It should be an area that our citizens are proud to bring their families, friends, and guests,” said Brinkley. “We must find ways to support the retailers in our community and draw others to us. These are people who have invested their personal money. Our city needs to return that favor so that all can prosper.” Brinkley feels the city should do more to utilize local contractors. “These are people who live here, attend church, buy gas, and groceries,” he said. “We don’t need contractors from other cities that have no return for our business owners doing a job that local talent can handle.”
Children’s programs are of important to Brinkley, “We need to invest in our children’s programs. There are many including KM Elite, KM Optimist, and KM YMCA. This is the future of our community and there are many ways that we can bring value to the city. A realtor once mentioned that when we have visitors to our city, they first want to see the schools. They have been very impressed when they see what is taking place there. Good schools attract people to our city and push up home values,” he shared. Finally, Brinkley shared, “We do not have to raise fees or taxes. I have never seen a financial budget, personal or business, where I could not find waste. I intend to take the talents that I have learned in managing money over the last 38 years to improve the City of Kings Mountain.”
Brinkley started the Kings Mountain Touchdown Club 13 years ago to support the athletic programs at KMHS. During the last 12 years, he led campaigns to raise over $3 million for new uniforms, a new Fieldhouse, new Concession Stand and Restroom Facility, and a stateof-the-art weight room for all athletes. He is now leading a $2 million campaign to improve the tennis facilities, track, and football field at the High School with the support of the citizens of Kings Mountain. David and Marie Brinkley also support the Kings Mountain Museum, Mauney Memorial Library, Kings Mountain Little Theatre, KM Life Enrichment Center, KM Hospice, KM Elite, KM YMCA, KM Optimist, KM Women’s Club, KM Rotary, KM Kiwanis, KMHS Band, KM Touchdown Club, Cleve-
land County Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and other non-profit organizations. Brinkley is very involved in the Kings Mountain community and hopes to make an impact for everyone in Kings Mountain. KM Candidates to date: MAYOR - Scott Neisler, Rick Murphrey. WARD I - Annie Thombs. WARD 4 - Rodney Gordon WARD 5 - Jay Rhodes, Ron Humphries At-Large - Keith Miller, David Brinkley GROVER candidates to date: MAYOR - Roy Dyer COUNCIL - Angelia Early Filing deadline is Friday, July 19, at 12 noon at Board of Elections in Shelby.
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Wade, Brown to play in East-West Game Graduated Kings Mountain High School football players Kaylon Wade and Jeremiah “Pork Chop” Brown will be playing for the West team in tonight’s East-West High School All-Star Football game at Jamieson Stadium on the campus of Grimsley High School in Greensboro. Game time is 8 p.m. and there will be a gigantic fireworks show at halftime. Wade and Brown were instrumental in three double-digit win seasons during their varsity career with the Mountaineers. Both made multiple all-star teams, with Wade at quar-
KAYLON WADE
JEREMIAH BROWN
terback and Brown on the defensive line.
This will be the final time they dress out as high
school players. They will soon begin their collegiate careers. The East-West All-Star Games have lived up to their billing of seeing tomorrow’s stars today, as many former all-star players wear NCAA National Championship rings, Super Bowl rings, NBA Championship rings, or have participated in soccer’s World Cup. The first East-West All-Star Football Game was played in 1949. Coach Bob Jamieson, the Director of the NCCA, received the keys to the stadium from the contractor at 4:00 pm
the day of the game. Coach Jamieson then went onto the field at his school and coached the West team against the East’s Leon Brogden, Wilmington’s legendary coach. The football game has featured hundreds of future NCAA Division I stars and many of the boys who have suited up have gone on to successful careers in the NFL. Over 3400 North Carolina boys have had the chance to wear the royal of the East or the scarlet of the West in this wonderful rivalry. List of all-time Mountaineers that participated in
the East-West game: 2019 – Kaylon Wade, Jeremiah Brown. 2018 – Jerdon Pressley. 2017 – Head coach Greg Lloyd 2017 – Darian McClain 2017 – Cooper Short 2011 – Cedric Thompson 1999 – Julius Curry 1999 – Frank Hopper 1988 – Coach Dennis Hicks 1986 – Edwin Sherer 1980 – Kevin Mack 1973- Mark George 1967 – Coach Bill Bates 1965 – Hubert McGinnis 1964 – Fred Dixon 1957 – John McGinnis 1956 – George Harris
Fooball workouts last week
Under the watchful eye of Coach Diron Bell, Kings Mountain High football players run the hill outside of John Gamble Stadium during pre-season workouts last week. The Mountaineers will be idle this week because it is a NCHSAA dead week. Workouts will resume Monday morning.
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KM High pre-season soccer workouts
Kings Mountain High soccer players go through summer workouts last week at the KM Middle School soccer field. This week is a dead period for all high school sports. The Mountaineers will resume workouts on Monday. Official practice begins August 1.
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Workers were busy Monday afternoon leveling the playing field at John Gamble Stadium and should be putting some turf down soon. The old goalposts have been removed and will be moved to one of the practice fields. The project is scheduled to be completed in time for the Mountaineers' opening game against Burns on August 23.
Melton’s playoff birdie wins Lincolnton round The Cleveland Senior Golf Association held its July mystery round Thursday at Lincoln Country Club. Mike Melton won over Doug Shuffler with a birdie four on the first playoff hole (#7) after both men tied for low gross with 75s. Low net went to David McIntyre with a 63 (80-17).
Steve Phillips was closest to the pin on 17 and Ralph Justice sank the longest putt on 18. Tuesday at Meadowbrook, Melton took low gross with a 75 and James Haynes was low net with a 62 (76-14). Clenon Tackett was closest to the pin on two and Gary Self sank the longest putt on nine.
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Work continues on the new tennis courts at Kings Mountain High School. The tennis and football projects are scheduled to be completed before the beginning of school.
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Moss Lake fish to benefit from Eagle Scout project Many years from now, future archaeologists might be studying the area that is now Moss Lake in Kings Mountain, and while doing so they may discover some strange-looking objects and wonder for a while what purpose they serve. But then they will be enlightened, because they will find that these structures are autographed and dated to 2019. What are these weird contraptions, you may ask? They are actually habitat structures meant to improve conditions for the fish population. And much of the work to install them is being done as part of an Eagle Scout project by recent Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy graduate Kesh Italia. Italia is a member of Troop 100 in Shelby, led by Scout Master Fred Blackley. “My Scout Master actually gave me the idea because he had heard that Moss Lake officials were working on this and could use some help,” says Italia. “He asked me if I was interested, and I said yes.” Italia’s project involves planning and providing leadership for construction and ultimate placement of artificial fish habitat structures. “Kesh and his helpers have had two work days and have approximately 65 unique structures partially or fully assembled,” says
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PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE REZONING AS FOLLOWS: CASE NO. CUR-1-3-19 Kings Mountain City Council will hold a public hearing on July 30, 2019 to consider a conditional use rezoning with a conditional use permit for the property located at 923 Cleveland Ave from property owners Peggy R. Carter and Dr. Elizabeth L. George, (RVCC) Living Trust and applicant William Huffstetler. The purpose is to rezone this property from RS-8 to Conditional Use GB in order to allow a car lot to be placed on the property. You are invited to attend the public hearing in front of the City Council of the City of Kings Mountain on July 30th, 2019 at 6:00PM at City Hall at 101 W. Gold Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086 in the City Council Chambers for Case No. CUR-1-3-19.
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CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL JULY 30, 2019 – 6:00 PM
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified on the 11th day of July, 2019 as Executrix of the Estate of CAMERON STOKES WARE, deceased of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Linda Lutz Ware, Executrix, on or before the 17th day of October, 2019 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 17th day of July, 2019.
If you need additional information, please call the Planning Department at 704-734-4595 or visit our office located on the second floor of City Hall.
Linda Lutz Ware, Executrix Estate of: Cameron Stokes Ware 1143 Phifer Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified on the 20th day of June, 2019 as Executrix of the Estate of CORNELIA H. BUCHANAN, deceased of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Sharon B. Eaker, Executrix, on or before the 26th day of September, 2019 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 26th day of June, 2019. Sharon B. Eaker, Executrix Estate of: Cornelia H. Buchanan 1216 Shelby Highway Cherryville, NC 28021 KMH3881 (6/26, 7/03, 10, & 17/19)
Blackley. “Most all the materials are recycled or donated, and they won’t biodegrade, unlike Christmas trees. Thus, they will provide more benefits with time as food sources grow on their surfaces.” Italia reports that he is about half-way through the process of constructing the structures. The Moss Lake staff approved the project, is providing guidance and support, and will manage the ultimate placement of the structures. “We plan to mark the placement of the structures on GPS,” says Italia. “Our goal is to help increase the fish population in the lake.” Italia has been involved with scouting since he joined the Cub Scouts when he was in second grade. “Someone came to our class in school, and it sounded like it would be interesting,” he says. “Through the years, I have stuck with scouting because I really enjoyed learning stuff for the merit badges and I really enjoyed camping and the other aspects of participating in Boy Scouts.” Italia plans to attend Central Piedmont Community College in the fall where he intends to major in computer science. For more information about the fish habitat project, contact Dee Stewart at the Moss Lake office by calling 704-482-7928 or 980-291-5227.
CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL JULY 30, 2019 6:00 PM. PROPOSED ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT AS FOLLOWS: CASE NO. - Z-1-5-19 (1.) City Council to hold a public hearing at 6:00 PM on July 30th, 2019 at City Council Chambers to consider modifications to zoning text amendments to permit tattoo parlors, body piercing shops and vape shops as permitted uses listed on the zoning ordinance table of permitted uses with zoning text amendment for new special conditions (SR-38) in the general business, light and heavy manufacturing zoning districts and added as a permitted use on page 53-HH and page 53-II (uses not permitted)
The Small Business Center at Cleveland Community College is offering more FREE seminars on Thursdays at 6:00pm at the LeGrand Center in Shelby. The seminar topics include: • August 15 – Operating a Home-Based Business • August 22 – Insurance-Business Risk Management • August 29 – Introduction to QuickBooks (Part 1) • September 5 – Introduction to QuickBooks (Part 2) • September 12 – Financing Your Small Business • September 19 – CashThe Lifeline of Your Busiadded on the table of prohibited uses in the 6.16 Kings Mountain Protection, and Enhancement District. You are invited to attend a public hearing in front of the City Council of the City of Kings Mountain on July 30th, 2019 at 6:00 PM at City Hall at 101 W. Gold Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086 in the City Council Chambers on Case No. Z-1-5-19. If you need any additional information, or would like to see a draft of the zoning text amendment that may be further modified at the City Council Public Hearing on (July 30th) additional material about the zoning text amendments is available prior and after the public hearing, please call the Planning Department at 704-734-4595 or visit our office located on the second floor of City Hall. KMH3887 (7/10 & 17/2019)
ness • September 26 – Grant Seeking / Grant Writing You may register for any of these seminars online at www.clevelandcc. edu or in person at the Small Business Center. For more information or for assistance with registration, contact Steve Padgett, Director, at 704-669-4146 or email padgetts@clevelandcc.edu. The Small Business Center is the administrative sponsoring organization for the Certified Entrepreneurial Community® program in Cleveland County. The purpose of this program is to showcase our community as an area of opportunity for entrepreneurs and small business owners. In partnership with Cleveland Community College, the Small Business Center recently sponsored “Camp Girl Boss,” a week-long camp for seventeen middle school girls that taught leadership, entrepreneurship, public speaking, financial literacy, and web design. This problem-based learning experience helped the girls discover their innate ability to be a creative leader in business and in the community. As a provider of training, advising, and resource information, the Small Business Center offers seminars and counseling services to educate and lead Cleveland County entrepreneurs and small business owners toward success. Counseling services are also FREE and confidential.
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CABRIOLET VW $875 Parts only call for prices (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net 1989 RANGER PARTS $875 Needs motor or sale parts off call for prices. (704) 3001818 kim_hopper@bellsouth. net UTILITY TRAILER. Titled with tag. 16 ft long x 80 inches wide. Tires outside bed. 3 axle (mobile home axles) 2 inch ball. $1000. Call 704482-1381 or 704-692-1605 before 5pm. POULAN RIDING MOWER. 12.5HP, 30â€? cut, very low hours, $325. 18â€? Ford Backhoe Bucket, ďŹ ts a 555 Backhoe, $350. 828-289-1817. NC4EVER.COM, DO-ITYOURSELF CNC WOODWORKING SAW. This saw does most of the work in woodworking. NC4Ever@ email.com GASTONCOUNTYUSA. COM, DONALD TRUMP HATS. Hats of different styles, colors, sizes, more. MAGA, 2020, Keep America Great! MAGA411@email.com HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 487-6855 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704482-2243. (704) 538-5788 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 COMPLETE CONTENTS OF HOME AND BUILDINGS FOR SALE: Furniture, tools, lawn equipment, plants. Everything has to go! Correct # 828-229-3189. TRAILER INVENTORY. Utility, Cargo, Box Dump Trailers, Equipment, Livestock. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. CARPORTS, GARAGE, LIVESTOCK BARNS. On Site Display. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. PAYLESS STORAGE BUILDINGS. Top Quality, NEW, USED, Bank Repo’s. Cash, 90 days same as cash, (rent to own, no credit check). Free delivery. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. FLAGS AND FLAG POLES. 15 ft., 20 ft., and 25 ft., in stock. Delivery and installation available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. SNAPPER RIDING LAWNMOWER. 28â€? cut. Bought new in 2016. Used 2 summers. Excellent condition, $800. (704) 473-2456
TRAILERS: WE BUY, SALE, TRADE (must have title). Parts and service most all models. NEW 5x8 from $630. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. PLANTS: Iris, Japanese Maple, Hosta, Yellow Bells, Daylilies, Blooming Cherry Tree (regular/weeping). 206 Woodburn Drive, Forest City, NC 28043. 828-245-0245. 1990 220 KAWASAKI Bayou 4 wheeler. Runs good, needs battery. $900 (704) 538-1364 H O M E T O W N S H E L B Y. COM Local Gear for Shelby, Belmont, Boiling Springs, Casar, Cherryville, Chesnee, Chimney Rock, Ellenboro, Forest City, Gaffney, Gastonia, Kings Mountain, Lattimore, Lawndale, Trump, Waco. HometownShelby@ email.com TWO ELECTRIC STOVES FOR SALE. $75 each. 828429-6551. BLU-RAY AND DVDS WITH CABINET, $250. I HAVE FOR SALE 62 BLU-RAYS AND 49 DVDS WITH CABINET. ALL BLU-RAYS AND DVDS ARE IN VERY GOOD SHAPE, NO SCRATCHES, NO DUST, PLAYS LIKE NEW, WILL NOT SALE SEPARATELY. THESE MOVIES ARE AS GOOD AS YOU CAN BUY IN ANY STORE, COME SEE FOR YOURSELF. YOU CAN COME BY ANY DAY AFTER 12PM, CALL FIRST AT 980295-8238 ASK FOR TEDDY. PRICE IS NEGOTIABLE BUT NOT BY MUCH PAID FULL PRICE FOR THE BLU-RAYS WHEN THEY FIRST COME OUT AND HALF PRICE FOR ALL DVDS. ABERNATHYTEDDY216@GMAIL. COM 8 BURNER EVENT GRILL (LP GAS). Cooks up to 65 Hamburgers or 126 Hot Dogs at once, compact design ďŹ ts in 6’-8’ bed of a standard pickup truck, stainless steel tube burners. $650, REDUCED $500. 828-453-0828. 2 INBOARD SKI BOATS. 2 bedroom suites (1 king, 1 full), miniature chopper motorcycle, Walker zero turn mower. Call for pricing 704-482-9642 5’ BUSH HOG. 3 pt hitch. $280. 704-466-4675. SOLID OAK ROLL TOP DESK. Beautiful Oak Roll Top Computer Desk, $200. (704) 616-8504 LNCB99@aol.com GATES 601 PORTABLE HOSE CRIMPER WITH DIES. 110 volt, works great, $500. 828-245-9620.
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CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917
TAX FREE. Full 15 lb Propane tank. 3 or more free delivery. Cash only. 828-453-0828. ELECTRICIAN RETIRING. 1997 Dodge B2500 Work Van, $1500. Westinghouse House Meter, 6 jumpers, disconnect device, $50. Ratchet Cable Cutters, $30. Klein, $40-$50. (2) Maxon handheld communicator, $25 8’ Ground Rod Electric Driver, $150. Greenlee Punch Sets 1/2-3/4-1”, 1 ¼-1 ½, $10 with screw $15. 1 ½-2”, ½-1 ¼, Slugo Buster Punch Kit 7237BB, $75. Progressive Electronic 200EP Wire Tracker, $50/$75 new. Progressive Electronic 200EP & Tracker#2, $100. Kill-a-Watt (P3) Model LP4400 Meter, NEW, $20. Wireless Inspection Camera (Centech #66550), $75. Black & Decker Industrial Band Saw, $75. For list of other electrical items, call 828-453-0828. OAK SLAB FIREWOOD. Ideal for camping, outdoor firepits. $20 stack, you pick up or $40 1/2 pickup load, delivered. 828395-0758. THE FLEA BEACON® is a patented device to control fleas the home without toxic chemicals costly exterminators. Results overnight! Bridges Hardware & Home Center. 704-739-5461 (www.fleabeacon.com)
“CASH”!. WE BUY SCRAP & CARS. Running or not. Must have title! Top Dollar. 704-2912852, (704) 974-2256 SELECT CUTTING OR PINE THINNING. COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING HARDWOOD AND PINE TIMBER, 10 ACRES+. OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE. MEMBER OF NCFA. 828-248-3659, 828-289-0742. WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Metal Boats, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006
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22’ CHAPARRAL VILLAIN III BOAT with trailer. 1986 new motor, floor, carpet, vinyl, depth/fish finder, marine stereo, prop, trailer brakes. Ready for the lake, $5000. 828-223-3311.
BEACH HOUSES OCEAN LAKES. Weeks and weekends available for August and fall months. 2 or 3 bedroom. Golf cart and WiFi. Call for pricing 704-473-1494.
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GOT BOAT? Aluminum Starcraft 15ft Runabout. Excellent condition, 30HP 4 stroke Mercury-worth 4k alone, Cox tilt trailer, Chart plotter, more. Sale or partial trade. 828-476-6058.
BOOK NOW! 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath house on private lot in the heart of Myrtle Beach. $550 per week. No text or emails. Call Keith (704) 418-3790
PETS & LIVESTOCK
I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC Test Strips. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197
REFRIGERATORS, STOVE, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 487-4443
WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you. We pay cash on the spot. No titles needed. ID required. (803) 3747545
WANT TO BUY DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828289-1175 or 828-247-1070. WWII COLLECTOR WANTING TO BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives and Flags. I BUY Small and Large Gun Collections also. Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid. (828) 980-3329
ALPACAS FOR SALE. Too many Alpacas. Have males and females, show and fiber animals, young and old, several colors, all are Huacaya. Could make up a nice starter package. Reasonably priced. (803) 222-2292 mwray854@yahoo.com DOG KENNELS start at $189.99 in stock. Lots of sizes available, delivery and install available. Dog roofs, dog houses. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. HORSE BOARDING. Carousel Farms now accepting boarders. 12x12 stalls, cleaned daily, feed 3x per day. Turn out available. Covered arena, round pen, outdoor arena coming soon. Trails on property, new fencing. Lounge, rest room, parking. Trailer storage available. Shelby/Polkville area. Onsite owners / trainers with over 60+ combined years of experience. Lessons, Gentle Training Methods. Western, English, Saddle Seat. (480) 225-3257 info@carouselfarmsllc.com CUCUMBERS FOR PICKLING, and okra. 828-2450248.
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AKC GREAT DANE PUPPIES. Blue Merles, Blacks, Harlequins, Brindle. Microchipped, vet checked. Ready for new homes. Pics: Biggardanes.com Text, 828-980-5830. SHETLAND SHEEPDOG. Full blooded, 23lbs, all shots, chipped, likes to play ball, big baby. Comes with kennel, $60. 828-286-9923, 828-447-7619. CKC POMERANIAN PUPPIES. Male & female, shots UTD, 10 wks. $500. Pomchi puppies & Shih-tzu/Pom puppies available soon, $400. (704) 300-1988
RETIRING FROM CAMPING: 2018 Grand Design Reflection 5th Wheel Camper. Must see to believe furnishings. Like new, used three times. $38,500. 828-289-2716. MAPLE RIDGE RV PARK CAMPGROUND. Full Hook Up. 30/50 Amp Connections, Pet Friendly. Daily, Weekly, Monthly rates. Rutherfordton/Lake Lure. 828-305-2909. 28 SUNSETTER CAMPER 28 ft. Good condition. $5500. (704) 616-8824 2004 KEYSTONE OUTBACK CAMPER. Sleeps 7, good condition, refrigerator, air condition, canopy, very clean, $7500 firm. 828-245-3880. WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. 828-429-3935.
MOTORCYCLES & ATVS
2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 883. Runs great and only 3750 original miles. Garage kept. Must see! $2400 nego. Call (704) 678-9504
CHICKENS; WILL BE GOOD LAYERS. Full size & bantam breeds. $3, $4, $5 ea. (704) 473-1311 FREE KITTENS FOR INSIDE HOMES. Don’t Wait! Please Call (704) 472-7116 CLICKER TRAIN YOUR PET. Train your dog, cat, horse or even your bird with a clicker. From Shelby NC. USA411@ email.com ALPACAS, MINATURE DONKEYS & GOATS FOR SALE. Call (704) 418-3794
CARS & TRUCKS 1997 FORD DELUXE CREW CAB. V-8, Topper, $2000. 828245-7179. 2005 FORD F-150 69,000 miles, $13500, (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net 2004 CHEVROLET S-10 (4x4) Auto., 4 Door. 4.3 V-6 Engine. Mechanically Sound! Approximately 200,000 miles. Asking $2500 Nego. (704) 600-5519 2003 BMW 5 SERIES Roadster Convetible, auto, black 85K, $4700. Also 2011 HD Road King, Stroker motor, silver, lots extras $10,000. (704) 300-9223 2006 GMC ENVOY Denali. White with grey leather interior, V8, 4x4, looks & runs great, 200,900 miles, $4900. 828223-3311. 2005 FORD RANGER STX TRUCK. 4 cylinder, automatic, aluminum wheels, $4995. 828287-3820.
REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY
2017 JEEP WRANGLER 33,000 miles, $25500, (704) 297-8455 rkahconley@att.net
FARM & GARDEN
WASHER & DRYER FOR SALE. Estate By WHIRLPOOL Matching Washer & Dryer. INCLUDES: HEAVY DUTY SUPER CAPACITY WASHER, HEAVY DUTY EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY DRYER. (Dryer timer is manual). (980) 295-8254 maeserob@gmail.com
1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Minor body damage. good ride, heat and A/C may need fan switch and radiator hose. offer’s considered (828) 288-3853 sammscript@yahoo. com
SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPPIES. 12 weeks old with papers. Shots UTD $500 call for pictures or to see. 704-678-0225
WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. (828) 245-6756 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767 or (704) 4870228
CARS & TRUCKS
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2018 POLARIS RZR DOHC 900 Side by Side. Only 58 Miles. $12,500. Call (704) 4342669
VACATIONS BEACH HOUSES OCEAN LAKES. Weeks and weekends available for August and fall months. 2 or 3 bedroom. Golf cart and WiFi. Call for pricing 704-473-1494. OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. Washer/ dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1200 wk. (704) 472-7145 OCEAN LAKES VACATION RENTALS. (1) 1678 STARFISH. 3 bedroom, washer/dryer, large covered front porch. (2) 5525 TERN. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, washer/dryer. 704-4736109. sheilaba@bellsouth.net TWO BEACH HOUSES FOR RENT. One in Ocean Lakes, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, golf cart included. One in Ocean Side Village, Surfside. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Real nice. Washer/dryer, golf cart included. Ocean view off back porch. (704) 434-9502
VACATIONS OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659, (803) 635-9831
ACREAGE! Located on First Broad River with approx. 1 mile river frontage. This beautiful property can be subdivided into as little at 1 acre tracts, has no restrictions and has a 12” water main installed on the property. parcels included in this purchase with one being 1.5 acres for your private entry into the 169.9 acres (Enter from Hicks Hill Rd). The property is centrally located and just a short drive to the Tryon Equestrian, Lake Lure, Asheville, Charlotte, major highways and surrounding area. $940,000.00 Southern Homes of the Carolinas-Call for more info 704-402-5627 Lawndale, NC 28090 (704) 692-0542 morrisoncyndi@yahoo.com LOOKING WANTED STARTER be priced 472-0006
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GASTON COUNTY 403 SOUTH ELM STREET, CHERRYVILLE. Cozy home close to downtown Cherryville. 2 story, 3BR, 1Fb, 1Hb. Hardwoods, Carpet. Hardwoods under carpet. Tile back splash in kitchen. Sunroom on back, Double attach garage. Built in bookshelf in office space. Lots of storage in floored attic. Call for showings. Cherryville, NC 28021 (704) 473-0376 Justin. Hill@remax.net
CHEROKEE COUNTY EAST RUTHERFORD COUNTY. Off Hwy 120, Lots with water and septic. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty, www. bryantrealtyinc.com. (704) 5679836 4.3 ACRES NEAR LAKE LURE. $29,900. Call 864-9091035.
FOR RENT CHEROKEE COUNTY
AREA RENTALS. (Shelby) 770 Ware Rd, $1250. (Mooresboro) 109 Academy St, $650. Please call (704) 484-2015 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417 2&3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Applications are being processed right now! Rent is based on income (and even some expenses). Call or visit today Laurel Hill Apartments. Equal housing opportunity. Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 4871114 laurelhill@darbydevelopment.com LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723 HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. EHO. 418 East Warren Street Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 4876354 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text (704) 739-0259 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOUSE. Available for rent in Shelby area. $400 rent, $400 deposit. Please call (704) 477-6418 3BR, 1BA HOME. Inside city of Kings Mountain. $200 week. References required. No inside pets. 704-418-3790, (704) 418-1596 EXTRA NICE 5 ROOM HOUSE. Carpeted, appliances, good area. $550 month, deposit & references required. No Pets. (704) 482-9002 RENOVATED 2BR, 2BA MOBILE HOME. Near Moss Lake, rent to own. $523 month. New appliances, central heat/air, garden tub, pets ok. (980) 9396633 ext. 1 RENOVATED 3BR, 2BA, MOBILE HOME. Near middle school. Rent to own $579 month. Central heat, air, garden tub, pets ok. (980) 939-6633 ext. 1 STUDIO APARTMENT, BOILING SPRINGS AREA. Near Gardner Webb, 30 sq. ft, utilities included. $650 deposit, $175 wk. No Pets. Text only, (919) 207-7040 ROOM FOR RENT, BOILING SPRINGS. 1.5 miles from Gardner Webb. $500 deposit, $500 month. Single occupant. No Pets. Text only, (919) 207-7040
PINEHAVEN CAMPGROUND. Permanent RV spots available. 50,30 amp sites all metered, concrete awning pads, close to laundry and grocery store, $300. Blacksburg, SC 29702 (864) 812-7242 fat99boy@ gmail.com
SMALL QUIET PARK. Crest Schools. 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home, $135 weekly. No pets. Must pass background check. Call (828) 390-7316
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3BR, 2BA MH. Quiet wooded park. Landlord on site. No pets! $475 month. 1st, last, and security. Background check. 828429-9831 after 10am.
4 BEDROOM, 2 FULL BATH. HOUSE FOR RENT ANTIOCH COMMUNITY, 575 ROCKHOUSE ROAD NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE KINGS MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK. 4BR, 2 FULL BATHS, LARGE LAUNDRY ROOM, DOUBLE CARPORT, NEW HEAT AND AIR SYSTEM, LG YARD, STOVE, FRIDGE, WATER AND GRASS CUTTING FURNISHED. NO PETS! $1000 DEPOSIT AND $1000 RENT. REFERENCES REQUIRED, 704-470-5879. BLACKSBURG, SC 29702 (704) 534-8110 MAXINENBUSH@GMAIL.COM
3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. Hardwood floors, partial basement. Located near downtown Shelby and Hwy 74. $750 month plus deposit. Call (704) 4771718
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50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Provided by NASA On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy challenged the nation to land a man on the Moon before the end of the decade, striking a responsive chord with the American people. "We choose to go to the moon," the president said. "We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win, and the others, too." The Apollo program was created to meet this goal, and on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to walk on the Moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission. Only seven months since NASA made the decision to send Apollo 8 all the way to the moon on the first manned flight of the massive Saturn V rocket. On July 16, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins await launch in another Saturn V at Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center. The three-stage 363foot rocket will use its 7.5 million pounds of thrust to propel them into space and into history. At 9:32 a.m. EDT, the engines fire and Apollo 11 clears the tower. About 12 minutes later, the crew is in Earth orbit. After one and a half orbits, Apollo 11 gets a "go" for what mission controllers call "Translunar Injection" - in other words, it's time to head for the moon. Three days later the crew is in lunar orbit. A day after that, Armstrong and Aldrin climb into the lunar module Eagle and begin the descent, while Collins orbits in the command module Columbia. Collins later writes that Eagle is "the weirdest looking contraption I have ever seen in the sky," but it will prove its worth.
In May 1961, President Kennedy challenged our nation to go to the moon. Photos NASA When it comes time to set Eagle down in the Sea of Tranquility, Armstrong improvises, manually piloting the ship past an area littered with boulders. During the final seconds of descent, Eagle'scomputer is sounding alarms. It turns out to be a simple case of the computer trying to do too many things at once, but as Aldrin will later point out, "unfortunately it came up when we did not want to be trying to solve these particular problems." When the lunar module lands at 4:18 p.m EDT, only 30 seconds of fuel remain. Armstrong radios "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed." Mission control erupts in celebration as the tension breaks, and a controller tells the crew "You got a bunch of guys about to turn blue, we're breathing again." (› Play Audio) Armstrong will later confirm that landing was his biggest concern, saying "the unknowns were rampant," and "there were just a thousand things to worry about." At 10:56 p.m. EDT Armstrong is ready to plant the first human foot on another world. With more than half a billion people watching on television, he climbs down the ladder and proclaims: "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." Aldrin joins him shortly and offers a simple but powerful description of the lunar surface: "magnificent desolation." They explore the surface for two and a half hours, collecting samples and taking photographs. They leave behind an American flag, a patch hon-
oring the fallen Apollo 1 crew, and a plaque on one of Eagle's legs. It reads, "Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the moon. July 1969 A.D. We came in peace for all mankind." Armstrong and Aldrin blast off and dock with Collins in Columbia. Collins
Apollo 11 crew, Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin Buzz Aldrin. Photos NASA
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, Mission Control from that era has been restored. later says that "for the first time," he "really felt that we were going to carry this thing off." The crew splashes down off Hawaii on July 24. President Kennedy's challenge has been met. Men from Earth have walked on the
moon and returned safely home. In an interview years later, Armstrong praises the "hundreds of thousands" of people behind the project. "Every guy that's setting up the tests, cranking the torque wrench, and so on, is saying, man or woman,
'If anything goes wrong here, it's not going to be my fault.'" In a post-flight press conference, Armstrong calls the flight "a beginning of a new age," while Collins talks about future journeys to Mars. Over the next three and
a half years, 10 astronauts will follow in their footsteps. Gene Cernan, commander of the last Apollo mission leaves the lunar surface with these words: "We leave as we came and, God willing, as we shall return, with peace, and hope for all mankind."
By JIM MILLER Editor
Men Get Osteoporosis Too Dear Savvy Senior, Can men get osteoporosis or is it primarily a problem for women? When I fell and broke my wrist last winter the doctor that treated me told me I might have osteoporosis, but I never got it checked. What can you tell me? Bony Bill
nent that accelerates bone loss in women, some of the key risk factors for men developing osteoporosis include: being over age 70; being thin or underweight; smoking; consuming more than three alcoholic drinks a day; having a parental history of osteoporosis; and having a previous fracture.
bone density test, and those who’ve had a fracture or have other risk factors should be tested after age 50. Screening for osteoporosis is a simple, painless, bone density test, which takes about five minutes. Many health insurance companies will cover bone density tests, as does Medicare.
Dear Bill, Many people think osteoporosis is a woman’s disease, but men can get it too, especially in their later years. Here’s what you should know.
Certain health conditions – such as rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, testosterone deficiency, hyperthyroidism, COPD, kidney or liver disease, and mobility disorders like Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or stroke – can also increase your risk. In addition, so can taking certain medications like anti-inflammatory steroids, prostate cancer drugs, proton pump inhibitors for GERDs, antidepressants, immunosuppressants, and anti-seizure drugs.
Here’s what else you can do to protect your bones.
Osteoporosis in Men Osteoporosis is a disease that causes the bones to become weak and brittle and more susceptible to fractures. Though women are four times more likely to acquire it, around 2 million American men have osteoporosis today, and another 12 million have “pre-osteoporosis,” or osteopenia. Unfortunately, men are much less likely than women to get the health of their bones checked even after they break a bone. That’s because doctors are often unaware of the many factors that put men at risk of osteoporosis. While menopause is a major compo-
To help you determine your risk of osteoporosis, the International Osteoporosis Foundation has a quick, online quiz you can take at RiskCheck.IOFBoneHealth.org. Prevention and Treatment A good first step in preventing and treating osteoporosis is to get screened. All men over age 70 should have a
Boost your calcium: The best way to get bone-building calcium is through your diet. Dairy products (low-fat milk, cheeses and yogurt), dark green leafy vegetables (broccoli, kale, collards), sardines and salmon, cooked dried beans, soy foods, almonds and fortified cereals and juices are all good sources of calcium. Vitamin D is also important to help your body absorb calcium. The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends 1,000 mg of calcium daily for men under 70, and 1,200 mg for those over 71. They also recommend 800 to 1,000 international units (IU) of vitamin D if you’re over 50. If you’re not getting enough vitamin D through sunlight or food, consider taking a supplement. Most daily multivitamins
contain at least 400 IU.
Exercise: Weight-bearing exercises like walking, and strength training with weights or resistant bands three or four times a week, can significantly improve your bone health and reduce the risk of a fall that could cause a fracture. Control these vices: Avoid smoking, limit alcohol to no more than two or three drinks per day, and limit caffeine (coffee, tea or caffeinated soda) to three cups a day. wThe same drugs to treat osteoporosis in women have also been approved for men. The most widely prescribed for osteoporosis are bisphosphonates, a class of drugs designed to slow or stop bone loss. Talk to your doctor about these and other medication options, as well as potential side effects. 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.