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Business owners rally behind casino idea DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
Casino? No casino? Will we hear the rumble of slot machines and the clink of dice in Kings Mountain or will the patch of land on Dixon School Rd. remain a quiet crossroads, a symbol of that something that almost was? The wait for any new developments on the subject drags on for many in Kings Mountain. And for many of those, especially among downtown merchants and business owners, the waiting may not be over, but the debate is. “It’ll help everybody,” said Paul Ingram, who owns Ingram’s Barber Shop on Battleground Ave. “It’ll help downtown. We can’t be scared to grow. We can’t be left behind.” Ingram is joined by oth-
ers who see parallels between the casino bid and the town’s contentious bid to allow liquor by the drink some years back. That move was fiercely opposed by church leaders and others who said tweaking longstanding alcohol regulations would pave the way for a kind of pervasive moral ruin. “The negatives that were supposed to come out of that decision have never come,” said Bobby Horne, a local contractor who was a proponent of the alcohol sales rule change at the time. “We’re seeing that all over again with the casino project. Myself and others are tired of the hypocrisy.” Several downtown merchants who spoke to the Herald said they have grown tired of a group of Casino opponents – directly or indirectly affiliated with the
grass-roots Kings Mountain Awareness Group – who have taken to speaking out at and protesting Kings Mountain City Council meetings and holding anti-casino rallies at area churches. The City Council joined the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners last year in writing letters that voiced their approval of the gaming resort. There is in fact a simmering resentment among many in the community – business owners and otherwise – who feel that too many are taking to the pulpit to address what they believe is really a simple pocketbook issue. One downtown merchant who asked to remain anonymous said that as a former teacher she’s heard from many parents who complain there are not enough jobs in Kings Mountain, and that there is a not-so-subtle mi-
Champion: Man for all stages DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
Jim Champion has had a lot of roles over the years: attorney, a doctor, a business owner, an actor, a police officer, a monarch and a mystery writer. The longtime Kings Mountain Little Theatre player took a look back at his 40-plus years as an actor, producer and director for Kings Mountain Little Theatre productions, starting with a small role in “Bus Stop” in his early 20s. Through four decades he’s had a major hand in the on- and off-stage duties (in-
JIM CHAMPION cluding more than 50 roles) of the theatre company, which is debuting its current season’s comedy, “Southern Hospitality,” on Friday. In the play, Champion plays a business
owner whose arrival to a small town sets a plot twist in motion. Champion said he got the stage bug early in life, as a young member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. There, he was an avid participant in its Christmas pageants. By the time he was a senior at KMHS, he was directing the small shows. When he saw an article in the newspaper that said there was a push to get the Little Theatre back on its feet after a hiatus, he jumped at the chance. But the man who would go on
See CHAMPION, Page 7
“Southern Hospitality'' opens Friday at Joy Performance Center The hilarious comedy, “Southern Hospitality,'' opens Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at Joy Performance Center with performances also on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday afternoon matinee, March 1, at 3 p.m. Next weekend shows are March 6 and March 7 at 7:30 p.m. See COMEDY, Page 3
This artist's rendering shows the proposed Catawba Indian resort and casino that would be built on Dixon School Road at I-85. gration of the town’s youth on business owners to stay would create very little new to nearby cities such as Bel- silent on the subject. wealth. And organizers bemont and Gastonia. “Myself and many oth- hind that movement have inShe also said that some ers see it as kind of a shame vited pastors, lobbyists and in the religious community campaign,” she said last other credentialed speakers from across the state and who are also part of the week at her business. anti-casino movement are Opponents of the casino See BUSINESS, Page 6 putting an unfair pressure argue that a gambling resort
'Black history every day' theme of Senior Center celebration ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
Tuesday morning's surprise snow didn't deter the celebration of Black History Month at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center. “The people came,'' said Lorada Mason, who coordinated the morning program, assisted by Bishop Victoria Felder, Sarah Miller, Barbara Crosby, Helen McClain and Goldie Diggs. Each member of the planning committee contributed to the program in special songs, poems, with inspirational words by guest speaker, Bishop Sharon Martin of Washington Missionary Baptist Church of Shelby. Mayor Rick Murphrey brought greetings and spoke of the significance of Black History Month. The Patrick Senior Center Spiritual Choir composed of Alma Adams, Mattie Adams, Mary Helen Brown, Maria Burris, Helen
LORADA MASON McClain, Sarah Miller, Olivia Moore, Christine Moore, Jessie Moore, Betty Pitts, Nellie Roseboro, Brenda
Smith, Guynetha Warren and Mary Warren presented See BLACK HISTORY, Page 7
Light dusting Tuesday but will there be more snow? Leslie Brown, left, and Mary Grace Keller rehearse a scene from the Little Theatre show, “Southern Hospitality,’’ which opens Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at Joy Theatre. Other performances this weekend are on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee Sunday afternoon. Photo by BRIAN HALLMAN
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■ POLICE
■ OBITUARIES Patrick Eugene Slayton Cleveland County native
lin Slayton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his uncle, Clarence Tomlin. He is survived by his wife, Betty Slayton of the home; step-son, Kevin Winbarger of Dallas, NC; daughter, Tracie Worley and husband Justin of Hickory; sisters, Susan Stewart and husband Clint of Kings Mountain, Candy Slayton of Shelby, Debra Perry and husband Ricky of Kings Mountain; brother, Charles “Randy” Slayton and partner Brad Bradway of Shelby;
grandson, Hunter Worley of Hickory. A memorial service was held 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb.15, 2015 at Sunrise Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Harmon officiating the service.. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church. On-line condolences can be made at www.claybarnette.com Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, was in charge of arrangements.
PUNTA GORDA, FLIsabelle Wilkinson, 84, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Jamestown, NY, passed away February 21, 2015. She was born November 27, 1930 in Curwensville, PA to Charles and Catherine Bailey. Isabelle was a retired Cosmetologist and a member of the Moose and Peace River Baptist Church. Isabelle will be re-
membered for her sense of humor, smile, and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 36 years, Geoffrey Wilkinson; daughters, Catheleen Peterson and Colleen Barrick; sister, Elizabeth Sheidler; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, six sisters, and three brothers.
Interment will be in Busti, New York. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Boys Town. To express condolences to the family please visit www.Ltaylorfuneralhome. com and sign the online guest book. Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation, Punta Gorda, FL, is in charge of arrangements.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN Guy Bickley, age 49, a resident of 1301 Wales Rd., died February 19, 2015 at his home. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, February 24, at 11:30 a.m. at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Visitation was 5:30 p.m. – until on Monday, February 23, 2015 at the home, 1301 Wales Road, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina.
SHELBY - James “Ed” Lovelace Jr., died Sat., Feb. 14, 2015, at Kings Mountain Hospice House. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late James Lovelace Sr. and Hester McSwain Lovelace Justus. He retired at 36 years and 10 months from PPG. The memorial service was held at Ascension Lutheran Church.
Bobby Sanders, Jr. KINGS MOUNTAIN Bobby Sanders Jr., 59, of 1004 Katherine Ave., died Monday, Feb. 23, 2015 at his residence. Funeral services, which are incomplete, will be announced by Genesis Funeral Home. The family will be meeting at 1004 Katherine Ave. in Kings Mountain. Condolences may be made to www.genesisfuneralservices.com.
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MOUNTAIN - Patrick “Gene” Eugene Slayton, 55, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, at Kings Mountain Hospice House. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Pascal and Margie TomIsabelle Wilkinson
John Barber, Jr. KINGS MOUNTAIN – John Baity (Johnny) Barber Jr., 68, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015 at home. Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, will be announced by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain.
Patrick Senior Center Support Groups First Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. Evening Alzheimer’s Support Group, Neisler Life Enrichment Center, Kings Mountain; first Wednesdays at 10 a.m. depression support group, Patrick Center; second Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. Evening Dementia support group, Life Enrichment
Center, Shelby; fourth Tuesdays 6 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group, Life Enrichment Center, Shelby; last Mondays at 2 p.m. diabetic support and education, Patrick Senior Center. Senior Center Christmas party is Dec. 12 from 1-3 p.m.
Take precautions if traveling alone and enjoy some new adventures Perhaps more than ever, women are willing to ditch their traveling companions and go solo when it comes time to hit the road and see the world. A survey by Small Luxury Hotels of the World, for example, revealed that between 2011 and 2012 there was a 53 percent increase in the demand for rooms by women traveling alone. The London Daily Mail also reports that some hotels have taken steps to make their accommodations more appealing to women traveling on their own, with such features as women-only floors. Still, despite the trend, many women may worry that such solitary excursions carry too many risks, making them a target for thieves, kidnappers and other criminals. But one woman who has logged endless miles exploring the world and finding romance says it doesn't have to be that way. “There is no reason to let your fears keep you from the adventures you can experience,'' says Barbara Foster, a veteran globetrotter and author of the book, “Confessions of a Librarian: A memoir of loves.” Sure, there are risky places and bad types out there. But with the right precautions, women can
travel solo with confidence, visiting the places and meeting the people they always dreamed of and returning home with wonderful stories and memories. Foster speaks from experience. Her travels have taken her across the country and around the world, with stops in Istanbul, Bombay, Buenos Aires, Jerusalem and other locales. As an adventurer, Foster is something of a contradiction. She describes herself as a librarian who has difficulty reading flight schedules, and suspects a haggling merchant in an Arab bazaar would view her as easy pickings. He would be mistaken. While Foster has spent a professional lifetime in academia, and co-authored books on such esoteric subjects as Tibetan Buddhism, she also is steeped in real-life experiences. Foster, who says solo trips can be deeply rewarding for women, offers five tips for traveling boldly while staying safe. .Steer clear of the most dangerous locales. Some places just aren't worth the risk. .Connect with friendly contacts. If you travel abroad make yourself known not only to the U. S. embassy or consul but also to people in your field.
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.Learn the language or at least useful phrases if you go overseas. .Dress wisely, pay attention to manners and spend money in moderation. Don't draw unnecessary attention to yourself. .Travel in the USA . You will miss many of the world's must-see places, but if the thought of traveling abroad holds too much stress for you, it might be better to stick closer to home. Foster says two of her favorite places are New York and New Orleans, both great places to explore.
ARRESTS FEB. 18: Byron Keith Fite, 50, 311 Fulton St., harassing phone calls, $500 bond, secured FEB. 20: Brian Keith Wilson, 41, Grover, driving while license revoked, $5,000 bond, unsecured. FEB. 20: Micheal Tyrome Roberts, 38, 510 N. Piedmont Ave, DWI, $5,000 bond, secured. FEB. 21: Dale Dewan Moses, 52, Elkin, NC, resist, delay, obstruct, open container, $1500 bond, unsecured.. CITATIONS FEB. 10: Chelsea Buckner, 21, Gastonia, revoked driver's license, driving on wrong side of road. FEB. 10: Joseph John Torres, 31, 104 Cenco Dr., stop sign violation. FEB. 13: Bertha Bell, 67, 423 Mountain Spring Court, Apt. 103, no child seat belt. FEB. 14: Penny Roseboro, 52, Grover, no electronic inspection of vehicle, expired tag, no insurance. Feb 14: Kenneth Aaron Frix, 21, Bessemer City, failure to maintain lane control while driving on a street with clearly marked lanes. FEB. 14: Rhonda Hunley, 46, Edgemont Dr., expired tag. FEB. 14: Gerald Anthony Smith, 33, 823 Cleveland Ave., revoked license. No seat belt. FEB. 15: Tina Howell Clayton, 46, 239 Jim Patterson Rd., revoked license. FEB. 15: John Michael Clayton, Jr., 29, Grover, revoked license, expired tag,failing to comply with restrictions on license.. FEB. 17: Jeffrey Scott Johnson, 32, Shelby, speeding, improper passing. FEB. 18: Brittany Joann Jones, 24, 206 Morris St., no insurance, fictitious tag. FEB. 19: Latoya Ancranat Hopper, 34, 114 Pearce Court, parking in a fire lane. FEB. 19: Rodney O'Brien Degree, 32, Gastonia, expired tag.
and Robert Alan Walters, Blacksburg,SC, were involved in an accident on US74 Business. Property damage was estimated at $3650. FEB. 13: Officer M. J. Howard said that Jessie Willis, 805 Kingswood Court, operating a 2008 Dodge, said a black and brown dog ran in front of his vehicle doing $1500 damage to the bumper area of his car. The accident happened on NC 216. FEB. 14: Officer M.D. Butler said that Joel Camp Jr., 408 N. Cansler St., operating a 2005 Toyota, struck a parked 2001 BMW owned by Curtis Walker of Gastonia. The accident happened at the Movie Palace parking area at 207 E. King Street. Camp said the accelerator on his car malfunctioned. Property damages were minor. FEB. 14: Officer G.L. McKinney said Sheridan Thompson, Shelby, operating a 2000 Chrysler, said the sun blinded her and she struck a 2004 Chevrolet operated by Mark Baucom, 804 Lee Street. Property damages were slight. The accident happened on the US 74 Bypass. FEB. 15: Officer G.L. McKinney said Tony Alan Ronald Willis, 805 Kingswood Court, was transported by Kings Mountain Rescue Squad to Cleveland Regional Medical Center with injuries and then to a Charlotte hospital after a wreck on Shelby Road involving his Super Motorcycle and a 2001 Toyota operated by Barry Brogdon, 109 Jason Drive. Property damage was slight. FEB.. 17: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Marcus Hugley, Smyrna, SC, operating a Freightliner truck for Us Food Service, hit ice on North I-85, slid and rolled over on its side. Both the driver and passenger were transported to a Gastonia hospital. Property damage was estimated at $6500.
Cleveland County officers arrest three Shelby men CATLIN Mark Anthony Catlin, 47, 1202 Fredrick Street, Shelby faces three counts of making obscene telephone calls and one count of communicating threats, according to Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman. Norman said that Catlin was allegedly calling elderly women at random and harassing them. He is being held at the Cleveland County Detention Center under $5,000 bond. KEATON Byron Keaton, 54, 909 Earl Road, Shelby, faces charges of felony breaking
Warning to citizens Scammers are calling Scammers are calling people in the area saying there are from the IRS and demanding money before lawsuits are filed against them for payment of taxes. A Country Creek Sub-Division resident received a call last week at 8:45 a.m. and again at 2:15 p.m. and the man of the house called the number that was left on his answering machine and called police. The telephone number
FEB. 19: Kayla Joyce Thomas, 25, 114 Matthews Dr., speeding. FEB. 20: Brian Keith Wilson, 41, Grover, operating a vehicle in a direction contrary to that indicated by a one-way traffic sign. FEB. 21: Markel Hemphill, 20, 807 Boyce St., running red light, revoked license. INCIDENTS FEB. 17: A resident of Hillside Drive reported theft of a cell phone. FEB. 20: A resident of West King Street reported someone broke a window and broke into his apartment. FEB. 20: A resident of Phenix Street reported a break-in and damage to a door frame. WRECKS FEB. 6: Officer J. L. Dee said that a hit and run driver damaged a 2010 Honda operated by Autumn Roper, 713 Long Branch I, on US 74 Business at NC 161. FEB. 9: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that a 2008 Nissan operated by Brooklyn Roberts, Gastonia, hydroplaned on wet roadway and hit a concrete bridge support on the US 74 Bypass at NC 216. Property damage was estimated at $1,000. FEB. 10: Officer H. W. Carpenter said vehicles operated by Morgan Woodring of Wellford, SC and Miranda Kirkley of Blacksburg, SC were involved in an accident on I-85 South. Woodring said that she slowed due to traffic congestion. Property damages were estimated at $18,000. FEB. 13: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that vehicles operated by Michael Hefner, Gastonia, and Melissa Wise, 5075 Pennington Place Apt. 33, were involved in a wreck on 161 at Linwood Road. Property damages were estimated at $6,000. FEB. 13: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that vehicles operated by Vincent Mates, 718 Canterbury Road,
was a Washington, DC number: 202-684-6460. “I paid that guy back and I have just bugged that scammer with repeated calls to him and he hangs up,'' said the local resident who said that residents should be warned of scammers during tax season. “The IRS doesn't do things like that but local people need to be warned. Just hang up your phone and call police,'' he said.
and entering and possession of burglary tools, according to Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman. Deputy M. Blanton initiated a traffic stop at 1011 Gantt Street in Shelby after dispatchers received a 911 call that Ingles Supermarket, 1512 S. Post Road, Shelby, reported that an unknown suspect had broken the glass door of the business and entered the premises. Dispatchers said the suspect was traveling north on South Post Road in a gray colored Dodge. “The incident was caught on video surveillance system at Ingles,'' said the sheriff. Keaton was given a
$15,000 secured bond. HAMRICK FACES DRUG CHARGES Thursday, February 19, Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Vice / Narcotics Investigators stopped and arrested James Matthew Hamrick, 2407 Bramble Wood Drive, Shelby, on drug charges and seized 40 grams of methamphetamine with a street value of $4,000. Hamrick faces two counts of trafficking in methamphetamine, three counts of sell and deliver methamphetamine, and four counts of possession with intent to sell methamphetamine.
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KM High School Performing Arts presents “Little Shop of Horrors” Kings Mountain High School Performing Arts Department will present “Little Shop of Horrors” March 5-7 at 7 p.m. and March 8 at 2 p.m. at B N. Barnes Auditorium. The play, music by Alan Menken, Books and Lyrics by Howard Ashman, is based on the film by Roger Corman with screenplay by Charles Griffin. The play is directed by Dan Treharne and Heather Achter with music directed by Sarah Fulton, accompaniment by Catherine Holland and choreographed by Lauren Gibson. Tickets are $8 for general admission, $5 for senior citizens and Cleveland County Schools (CCS) Renaissance Silver, Blue, or Black Card Holders, and free for children 5 and under and CCS Renaissance Gold Card Holders. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office prior to the show. Filled with 60s references and humor, “Little Shop of Horrors” was originally produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by the WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh, and the Shubert Organization. Based on the 1986 film of the same name, it went on to become one of the longest running Off-Broadway shows in history, earning praise from the New York Post, which wrote, “This horticultural horror will have you screaming with laughter..." According to the New York Times, it "Leaves the audience... feeling just like Audrey II between victims - ravenous for more." After the success of “Hairspray” last season, the Performing Arts Department decided to stick with the doo-wop vibe with this wonderfully bizarre dark comedy. In Little Shop of Horrors, an unassuming, nerdy florist assistant, Seymour (Jack Pearson) finds an interesting plant (Voiced by Tobias Curry) with a disturbing diet – human
Jack Pearson as Seymour and Jensen Fleisher as Audrey in “Little Shop of Horrors” which opens March 5 by the KMHS Performing Arts Department. flesh! Seymour spends his days trying to win owner, Mr. Mushnik (Reilly Neal). A chorus ing home the theme of commercialism leading over Audrey (Jensen Fleisher), a fellow shop of girls (Nyla Barnes, Skylar Smith, Ashlea to greedy corruption. worker who has an unhealthy relationship Hodge, Rachel Mower, Sophia Kellstrom, and Said Treharne, '' Come watch the fateful with a sadistic dentist (Austin Willis). Sey- Jailah Pettis), which channels popular 1960s tale of how good intentions can lead to hormour struggles to find ways to feed the plant acts such as the Ronnettes, the Chiffons and rible ends, and above all, remember, “Don’t while keeping its diet a secret from the shop the Crystals, narrates the musical while driv- feed the plants!”
McDaniel enrolls in Navy’s flight school
Pictured are members of the cast of “Southern Hospitality,'' the comedy to be presented by the Kings Mountain Little Theatre this weekend and next and opening Friday night at Joy Theatre. From left, Cydney Wallace, Carver Thompson, Jill Heafner, Kevin Burke, Jim Kester, Cayce Gehring, Jim Champion, Mary Grace Keller, front, Greg Dixon, back, Leslie Brown, Denise McCoy and Estelle Grabert. Photo by BRIAN HALLMAN
Comedy: “Southern Hospitality''opens Friday at Joy Performance Center From Page 1 The Kings Mountain Little Theatre and corporate
sponsor Dilling Heating are presenting the play under direction of Teresa Williams, who has previously starred
in a number of KMLT productions and has long been active in the theater group. Thirteen talented cast
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME Spring Youth Sports Program KINGS MOUNTAIN FAMILY YMCA
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It’s that time again! The Kings Mountain Family YMCA is starting up another season of spring sports. Our leagues are open for kids ages 3 through 15. Your child will master the fundamentals of the game and develop their skills. But beyond that, she/he will grow as a person, as the league focuses on respect, sportsmanship, and other YMCA Character traits. This Spring 2015 season we will be offering baseball, softball, and soccer.
Tee-ball: Ages 3-4 Baseball: Ages 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15 Softball: Ages 5-6, 7-9, 10-12 Soccer: Ages 3-4, U-6, U-9, U-12, U-15 Members: $25, Non Members: $50, City Resident: $40 Draft day for all sports ages 7+ will be Saturday, March 14th *Financial assistance may be available Register before March 13th at the Kings Mountain Family YMCA or Online Check us out online at: www.clevecoymca.org/locations/kings-mountain/sports
For more information please contact: Senior Program Director, Amanda Little (704) 669-3687 ALittle@CleveCoYMCA.org Kings Mountain Weekend Weather Thursday February 26
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members tell the story of the antics of the Futrelle sisters who are in trouble again as they try to save their hometown, Fayro, Texas, from extinction and through other situations which makes the comedy not one to miss. Featured in the cast are Leslie Brown, Estelle Grabert, Mary Grace Kellar, Georgiana Wright, Greg Dixon, Jill Heafner, Kevin Burke, Jim Kester, Cydney Wallace, Carver Thompson, Denise McCoy, Cayce Gehring and Jim Champion. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and senior citizens. Reservations can be made at Joy Box office, 704-730-9408 or on the KMLT website: www. kmlt.org and by email to tickets@kmlt.org
David Boone McDaniel David Boone McDaniel, having graduated from officer training command in the United States Navy in November, has enrolled in flight school at the Pensacola Air Station in Florida. Ensign McDaniel’s current designation is a student flight navigation officer. He will attend flight school for two years as part of an eight-year commitment to the Navy.
A 2009 graduate of KMHS and a 2013 graduate of Appalachian State University with a major in criminal justice, McDaniel is the son of David and Paula McDaniel. “He declared this as his dream in the third grade,” said Paula McDaniel. “He’s exciting to be living his dream.” Ensign McDaniel has two older sisters, Sloan Rinaldi and Hannah Rhyne.
Eight facilities inspected Tea at Eight area facilities were inspected by the Cleveland County Health Department during the period Feb. 2-20. They include: Grapes in a Glass, W. Gold St, 99; Griffin Drug Store, W. Mountain St., 95.5;
Hardees, E. King St., 98; Italian Garden, E. King St., 98.5; Rhonda's Kitchen, S. Battleground Ave., 96; Uncle J's BBQ, York Rd., 95.5' Little Caesar 32, E. King St., 90; and Washington Elementary School Cafeteria, Waco, 99.5.
Earl Scruggs Center
Join Earl Scruggs Curator Annmarie Reiley-Kay as she talks about the Spring Afternoon Tea, the art of tea from Europe to the American South on March 22 at 3 p.m. at Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby. Tea and pastries will be served after the presentation cellist Levi Pendergrass will present music. Teacup giveaways and raffle drawings for a Biltmore teapot and teacup set. Tickets are $25 and Earl Scruggs Center members get a discount. Call 704-487-6233 to make reservations and purchase memberships.
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“A person who is master of patience is master of everything else.”
– George Savile
Think SPRING The first day of spring is less than one month away and pretty much the entire half of the United States is in or has been in the ice box. Temperatures Lib Stewart Managing Editor were below normal here last week and Tuesday a dusting of snow fell in Kings Mountain. Weathermen are predicting more of the white stuff Wednesday night into Thursday morning. But we can be thankful we don’t live in winter-tested Boston. Due to the extreme cold last week Kings Mountain area students got an extended holiday. School was already out for President’s Day on Monday when the icy blast hit with frigid temperatures that closed school Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with classes opening three hours late on Friday. Students got a fourth snow day Tuesday. Some folks in town will remember when we had snow every Wednesday during the month of March back in the 1960s. But it has been a while since the temperature dropped to 5 in this area. Things to do in the Kings Mountain area in the next couple weeks: • The Kings Mountain Little Theatre opens “Southern Hospitality,” billed as a hilarious comedy, Friday night at 7:30 p.m. with performances on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. and also continuing next weekend Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. • Race Day is Sunday, March 7, at Kings Mountain Gateway Trail
and you can register online at HYPERLINK “http://www.racesonline. com/”www.racesonline.com or mail your check for $25 to PO Box 859, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. On Race Day the registration fee is $30. Packet pickup is March 6 from 3-7 p.m. at the Trail Head. •Auditions for the 2015 summer season of “Liberty Mountain” will be held March 14 beginning at 10 a.m. (registration at 9 a.m.) at Joy Theatre and on Sunday, March 15, with registration at 2 p.m. and auditions beginning at 2:30 p.m. No previous stage experience is necessary. The director is looking for all age participants. The first performance of the Bob Inman drama about the 1780 Revolutionary War Battle of Kings Mountain is June 26. •The Backcountry Militia is looking for new members in this living history group at Kings Mountain National Military Park. If interested, go to one of two informational sessions to be held at the Park Visitiors Center on Saturday, March 14 and Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m;-12 noon. Contact Katherine Lynn for more information ( HYPERLINK “mailto:katherine_lynn@nps.gov”katherinelynn@nps.gov, 864-936-7921. •Kings Mountain Ministerial Association is holding Lenten services each Wednesday at 12 noon at various churches in town until Easter. Light lunch is served by the sponsoring church and meditations are presented by local ministers. Today’s service is at First Presbyterian Church. •If you haven’t been to the Park Expo and Conference Center, 2500 East Independence Blvd., in Charlotte to the Southern Spring Home and Garden Show it closes this
weekend. Enjoy the event Friday, Feb. 27, Saturday, Feb. 28 and Sunday, March 1. The show runs 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 pm. Admission is $11 for adults at the door and under 15 free admission. •Billed as a March Madness art sale, Southern Arts Society at the Depot is inviting local and area artists to display their work in March at the art center. The pieces of art are limited to those $100 and under. A reception is planned Saturday, March 7, from 7-9 p.m. and the art will be on view March 3-27 during gallery hours. Artists aare invited to take their art to the art center on Saturday, Feb. 18 and register it with Jewel Reavis. •The Cleveland County Elementary School’s Honors Chorus will present a concert Saturday, March 28, 6:30 p.m. free to the public at B. N. Barnes Auditorium. More than 125 students from 18 schools will perform great musical pieces. •The Kings Mountain Historical Museum’s Lecture Series will feature a lecture and book signing by Randell Jones on the topic,”Famous and Infamous Women of North Carolina” on Wednesday, March 4, at 6 p.m. “Pioneering Women of Cleveland County” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, open through May 23, 100 E. Mountain Street. You can spend hours shopping in gift shops at KM Historical Museum, the Art Center and H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center and adding memorabilia from this area to your home collections. The Mauney Memorial Library is also a neat place and welcomes visitors and volunteers.
Looking Back from the files of the Kings Mountain Herald Feb. 25, 1980 While the 1970's in Kings Mountain was a decade when millions of dollars were pumped into construction of modern facilities, the decade of the 1980's could be a period when citizens join together to pump new life into the business community. At least that's one of the goals of Mayor John Henry Moss who feels such an effort will lead to more jobs, better service and lower tax
rates. Kings Mountain Mountaineers posted their fourth straight victory( 57-50) and the Mountainettes came from 17 points behind in the 4th quarter to win their second straight game (49-48) in Southwestern 3A Conference basketball action Friday night at North Gaston. James E. (Jim) Amos has rebuilt the burned-out Little Moo Restaurant and opened there a realty,
income tax and public accountant service. Amos, former city commissioner and Mayor pro tem, was a controller for Neisco Industries for 13 years before going into the restaurant business. Arlene Barrett presented “Birth Defects Compedium,'' a research volume published by the March of Dimes to Kings Mountain Hospital See LOOKING BACK, Page 7
Sidewalk Survey What was your least favorite thing about the week of wintry weather KM just had?
Not working. I had to shut I can’t stand cold weather. down my (barber shop). When I was in the Army it –Paul Ingram. didn’t bother me. You’re tough as whit leather then. –Horace Burgin
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Business climate improving in downtown Kings Mountain Kings Mountain become bogged Main Street and othdown in the er downtown partweeds with the ners are improving excitement of purthe business climate chasing inventory in downtown one and products and property and one overlook the bigbusiness at a time. ger issue of busiJan Harris Times are pretty ness placement Main Street Director in a commercial good in the downtown development setting. There business in Kings Mounare many steps that must tain. be taken before a business In the eight months can legally open its doors. since June 2014, while Sometimes incoming downtown has witnessed business owners skip a six businesses close their necessary step and become doors or relocate out of frustrated when their openthe district; eleven new ing is delayed. Because businesses have either the various City departopened for business or are ments are housed in differplanning to do so in the ent locations around Kings next month. That is a net Mountain, some business gain of five new businesses owners may feel they are in the downtown core. chasing their shadows as Since 2009 when Kings they navigate the process. Mountain became a North In response to this, Carolina Main Street City, the City of Kings Mounthe cumulative data also tain strives to maintain reinforces the positive a pro-active business impact this grassroots environment and encourprogram has had on our ages new development downtown: so that while in our community. New we’ve lost 28 businesses businesses provide jobs over the last six years, and enrich the fabric of our we’ve gained forty-three community, while stimufor a net gain of fifteen lating the local economy. new businesses. While starting a business is Opening a new busiexciting, it can be chalness is stressful, whether lenging whether you are a one is a first time entrepre- first-time entrepreneur or neur or a seasoned veteran seasoned developer. of the retail scene. Many times, business people See BUSINESS, Page 7
Guns Are Not For Crazy People Crazy peosix,”(military lingo for ple should watch my back). From never have this we have some inguns, knives sight into what Kris Kyle or anything was thinking at the time. that could According to Erath potentially County District Attorney harm another. Alan Nash, Routh used A crazy pertwo guns and shot Kyle son will find a Glenn Mollette five times in the back Guest Editorial way to inflict and side and once in the injury or cause death. side of the head, using a Eddie Ray Routh who 45-caliber pistol. He then murdered American hero shot Littlefield with a 9 Chris Kyle and Kyle’s friend mm pistol, four times in Chad Littlefield at a firing the back, once in the hand, range proves my point once in the face and once again. in the head. A different This is one of the 45-caliber pistol with all tragedies of the year. Two it’s rounds fired was found intelligent, knowledgeable on the ground near Kyle’s men, one who had surhead, “ Kyle had shot all vived horrific Middle East the bullets in his gun when combat situations, were he was shot in the back,” snuffed out of this life by a said Nash, referring to the crazy man like Routh. fact Kyle had just fired at a About an hour and a target. half into the drive, Chris I own guns. I believe Kyle was sitting in the in the right to bear arms. I driver’s seat and he sent a would shoot anyone trying text to Chad Littlefield who to break into my house and was sitting right next to harm my family. However, him. He texts, “This dude I do not want to be around is straight-up nuts,” accord- crazy people with guns. ing to defense attorney Tim Guns are never bad. PeoMoore from the Texas trial ple holding the guns make that is occurring. Moore them either safe or deadly. Do not try to rehabilisaid, “Chad Littlefield texts tate a sick person by Chris Kyle back, “He’s right behind me Watch my See GUNS, Page 7 Mail Subscription Rates Payable in Advance. All Prices include 6.75% NC State Sales Tax. Gaston & Cleveland County Other NC Counties Outside NC
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■ MEDITATION So again Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before Josh Tucker me are thieves Pastor and bandits; St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. John 10:7-10 Grace to you and peace in the
name of our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. A gate is an entryway into a new space, a new life, a new way of being. In this passage from John’s gospel, known as the “Good Shepherd” chapter, Jesus describes himself as the gate. The sheep that know the voice of their shepherd enter through the gate. We sheep hear the comforting news that, through the gate of Jesus we are saved. Because of Jesus, we find the refreshment of the pasture; through the gate of Jesus we are granted safety, security and salvation. These are such vivid and comforting images of our relationship with Jesus - images that we also
find in another well-known and very popular passage, Psalm 23. In the Psalm, we hear that same good shepherd language, giving us the comfort that “the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” We hear that the Lord lead us, comforts us and restores our soul. Through our relationship with the Lord, our cup gets to the point that it overflows with his goodness, grace and mercy, and we experience salvation through Jesus, the gate, for eternity. Let’s look at the other very profound and comforting words from Jesus in this passage. Jesus says in that final verse, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” These words from Jesus make me wonder what abundant
life looks like for us? It occurs to me that abundant life is highly contextual. What you may experience as abundant life might be vastly different from others. But we must realize and remember that it is Jesus, the gate, that offers us this abundant life and salvation from sin, evil and death. Further, our faith leads us to understand that the abundant life that Jesus offers always ends in the comfort of the pasture; it always ends with our cup overflowing as we experience the salvation that Jesus brings. At the heart of the gospel is this resurrection promise. This day, I pray that you hold fast to this promise, knowing the abundant life and salvation that Jesus, the Good Shepherd, provides for us, his sheep. Amen.
Ramey to speak at Lenten service The second in a series of Lenten services will be held Wednesday (today) at noon at First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Marty Ramey, interim pastor of Salem Lutheran Church of Salisbury and former pastor of Advent Lutheran Church, will deliver the meditation on “Barabbas - Jesus died in my place” continuing the theme, “Personalities around the Cross.” An offering will be taken for the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry. Light refreshments will be served after the service.
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New Life Family Worship Center 428 Oak Grove Road 704-739-9371
Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075
New Way Missionary Baptist Church 105 Waco Road 704-724-0414
Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Avenue 704-739-6811
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Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Road 704-739-6711 Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354
Oak View Baptist Church 1517 York Road 704-739-7831 Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852
Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160
Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826
Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516
Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398
Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354
Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue
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
Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070 Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580
Central United Methodist 113 S. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain 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 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
GROVER Bethany Baptist Church 423 Cleveland Avenue 704-937-3010 Carolina Praise and Worship Center 201 N. Main Street 704-937-7541
Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive
First Apostolic Church of Blacksburg 205 E. Cherokee St. Blacksburg, SC704-9377390864-839-1873
GASTONIA Bethesda United Methodist Church 3714 S. New Hope Rd
WACO New Testament Missionary Baptist Church
Grace Community Advent Christian Church 206 West 3rd Avenue 704-739-9230
Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd.
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Southern Arts Society workshops Connor Blalock Three workshops are underway this spring at Southern Arts Society at the Depot. A mixed media workshop will be held Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Stacey Pilkington Smith, owner and artist at Gallery 27 in Lincolnton, will instruct. All supplies are included in the $45 cost of the class and no experience is necessary to enroll. Take snacks or lunch and pre-register at southern arts society @gmail.com or call 704-739-5585. The class offers an introduction to Mixed Media art and creation. Students will be directed through exercises in layering and blending colors. Students will use stencils, acrylic paint, and alcohol to build a truly unique background. Sound technique and understanding of materials
are the goals. Materials will provided, including canvas, all tools, paint, ink and stencils. A Encaustics class, painting with hot wax, will be held Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m.-3 pm. and Jacqueline Dunford will instruct. The cost is $55. Register for this class at Southern Arts Society Layering and blending of colors is featured in this mixed media art, above. at the Depot. A Mixed Media workshop is planned March 28 at the Southern Arts Society Take snacks or at the Depot. lunch. Students niques and how to make your Arts Society at the Depot. will learn the exciting tech- own wax paints. All supplies Call Carol Picard at 704-629niques of painting with hot will be furnished. 5062 if you are interested in wax. Dunford will lead stuOn-going pottery classes participating in this class. dents through various tech- are also held at the Southern
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SCENE FROM DOWNTOWN – Herald staffer Dave Blanton snapped this picture from downtown Kings Mountain on a recent morning. Note that parking spaces along Main Street at the railroad are full. By the noon hour the railroad side parking spaces are full as shoppers have lunch in town and shop local businesses.
Joseph Connor Blalock was seven years old February 23, 2015. He celebrated his birthday Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015 at a Batman party hosted by his parents, Laura and Kyle Blalock, his grandmother, Teresa Falls, and his honorary grandparents, Lawrence Etters and Dot and Teddy Lane at Pin Station Bowling Alley at Newton. Family and friends enjoyed Batman cake, ice cream and drinks. Connor has two brothers, Tanner Blalock and Walter Blalock and one sister, Feather Blalock Bates. Connor is the son of Laura and Kyle Blalock of
Vale and the grandson of Teresa Falls and Ronnie Falls of Kings Mountain and Gaye Blalock of Denver and the late Calvin Blalock. His honorarygrandparents are Lawrence Etters of Kings Mountain and Dot and Teddy Lane of Vale. Connor is the great-grandson of the late David Lockridge and LucyLockridge and the late Carl and Vada Falls. Connor is special nephew of Rhonda Falls Bullock of Kings Mountain and a special great-grand nephew of Charles McDaniel and the late Liz McDaniel. Connor was the second runner-up in the Gaston Gazette 2010 Baby Contest.
Business: owners rally behind casino idea From Page 1 along the east coast to try to sway public opinion on the matter. Les Bernal, who has fought to stop the growth of regional casinos, called them “vacuum cleaners that are designed to suck the money out of the communities they do business in” in a speech in town last summer. Nevertheless, public opinion appears to be on the side of the casino, which proponents say could create as many as 4,000 jobs, increase the tax base and eventually become an important magnet for tourism. “Do I personally believe it will bring people downtown? No,” said Suzy Beard, who owns Suzy B’s, a gift shop downtown. “If people go there to gamble, they’ll do that and go home. But I think it’s good for growth. It will definitely bring jobs. And the people earning money from those jobs will shop downtown.” For Jason Bullman, a tattoo artist who owns and operates Bullman Tattoo Parlor on Mountain Street, the main issue is about creating a reason for outsiders to discover Kings Mountain. “There’s no reason for people to come to this town right now,” he said. “A casino would change that. Unfortunately, some people are afraid to see this town grow.” For Jan Harris, a city employee who serves as the director of the town’s Main Street program, the casino represents a chance to breathe new life into the city’s offerings. “Downtown Kings Mountain is a commercial district filled with locally-owned unique shops, cultural venues and small town charm,” she said. “Because of the increased interest in culture, heritage, and ecotourism our community is poised to take advantage
of the increased traffic and interest generated by the casino project. Visitors will come to experience the excitement of a new casino but many will stay to experience real North Carolina hospitality of historic Kings Mountain. Although Todd Chastain, who owns Chastain Fence Co., is still undecided on whether such an economic development would be good for the city in which he does business, he said he thinks it’s pretty obvious that a casino would “bring commerce” to the area. “I don’t care if it’s legal or not, people are going to find a way to gamble,” he said, echoing a sentiment that is heard often in town in recent months. “I don’t think any restaurants will suffer … and if tax revenue can come from it, I'm all for it.”
Meanwhile, the fate of the multi-million dollar development planned on a parcel of land located at the intersection of I-85 and Dixon School Rd. still rest with a small group of bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. An application submitted by the S.C.-based Catawba Indian Tribe has been in the hands of the Bureau of Indian Affairs since September of last year. The BIA is a part of the Department of Interior. A long delay is handling such an application is not uncommon, according to Joseph Kelly, a New Yorkbased attorney who specializes in gambling law. “It can drag on for a long time,” said Kelly, who teaches business law at the State University of New York-Buffalo and co-edits Gaming Law Review.
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Business: climate improving in downtown Kings Mountain From Page 4
PROGRAM SPEAKERS – Pictured are speakers at the Patrick Senior Center's Black History program Tuesday morning. From left, Bishop Victoria Felder, Bishop Sharon Martin, Mayor Rick Murphrey, MontyThornburg, Director of the Patrick Center, and Lorada Mason. Photo by ELLIS NOELL
Black history: every day theme of Senior Center celebration From Page 1 special music and led in the group singing of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Bishop Victoria Felder's “Reflections” and Barbara Crosby's reading of a poem by Mia Angelo together with inspirational words and songs encouraged a
celebration of Black History every day, which was the program theme The United States celebrates Black History Month in February to honor African Americans' achievements, their contributions to society and to honor our nation's rich and diverse cultural heritage..
Guns: Are Not For Crazy People From Page 4 handing that person a gun or a knife or anything that might give them a window of opportunity to hurt themselves, you or anyone else. Mentally sick people can be helped many ways but giving them guns, knives or bombs is never the answer. I saw the movie American Sniper. I believe Kris Kyle is a hero. I believe his death is a tragedy. The sad end of his life reminds us that we cannot help everybody. Some people can only be helped by medical professionals over a long period of time and then not always. Author’s note - Thank you to CNN, Ralph Ellis, Jason Morris and Jason Hanna authors of the article Lawyer: ‘American Sniper called accused man ‘straight up nuts’ in text. February 11, 2015, Dr. Glenn Mollette is a syndicated American columnist and author. He is read in all 50 states. The views expressed are those of the author and are not necessarily representative of any other group, organization or this publication.
from the files of the Kings Mountain Herald Feb. 25, 1980 From Page 4 President-Elect Dr. J.B. Gentry. The book was presented to the hospital by the Appalachian Valley Chapter of the March of Dimes in the name of the Kings Mountain American Legion Auxiliary which headed up a fund drive in Kings Mountain. The week's newspaper contained a number of advertisements which listed some specials. Kentucky Fried Chicken was selling special dinners for 99 cents; Timms Furniture had a black and white TV for $88; Winn-Dixie had 10 lb. potatoes for 99 cents, half gallon ice cream for 98 cents, 5 lb. bag of flour 59 cents and ground beef $1.19 per pound. Harris-Teeter had semi-boneless ham at 99 cents per pound, Golden Delicious apples for 39 cents per pound and Grade A white eggs for 59 cents per dozen.
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to play scores of characters in comedies, mysteries and historical dramas, didn’t make his first stage appearance until putting in several years as member of the crew, building sets and helping run the lighting at the shows. He remembers that transition clearly. He auditioned for and won the role of the local sheriff in “Bus Stop,” a comedy about a freak snow storm that strands several bus passengers in rural Kansas. “I suppos I had some nervousness going into it, but it was such a small role,” Champion said at his office at Dilling Heating, where he’s worked for the past six years. “After that, it was just one step at a time, taking on more varied and larger roles as they become available.” Those would include a physician, a Scotland Yard detective and, more recently, King George in last year’s “Liberty Mountain: The Revolutionary Drama.” It’s also included dozens of turns as director and producer, while also serving as the theater company’s president and
vice-president for a number of years. For most of his adult life, he worked at Kings Mountain Mica (later known as Imerys) as a lab technician, lab manager and sales consultant. Champion – who by now is likely the town’s best-known amateur actor – said he’s partial to comedy. “I like the instant feedback of those – I’ve always been drawn to comedy more than drama. I also like to play drunkards,” he said with a hearty laugh last week while perusing a copy of the script for “Southern Hospitality.” “I’ve never played the villain – it might be fun to play the heavy someday.” For a generation of Kings Mountain theater-goers, Champion is likely best remembered for his portrayal of Elwood P. Dowd, the uniquely neurotic man whose best friend is a 6’ 3” tall rabbit named “Harvey” that no one else can, well, see or hear. “Harvey” was a smash Broadway and film hit that saw acting icon Jimmy Stewart play the role of Elwood in the movie version. It remains the favorite all-time role of Champion, who played the possibly
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deranged Elwood in five productions of the play (four at the KMLT and one in Shelby.) Another play that holds a special place for Champion is “Nun Sense,” a comedy put on the theater company in several iterations over the years beginning in the mid-1990s. It was the first intallment of the series where he met Susan, the woman he would eventually marry. Susan Champion, who serves as the president of the board of the Kings Mountain Historical Museum, is also a board member of the KMLT. “It’s hard for me to imagine life in Kings Mountain without the Little Theatre,” said Champion, who said his other passions include rooting for UNC-Chapel Hill basketball and youth coaching. ““I wouldn’t trade the people I’ve met there or the experiences I’ve had there for anything.” Of course, not every production was a hit. When asked if his memory can serve up a particular play that got off the rails and was beset with problems, he doesn’t hesitate much. “We did a Neil Simon play – it was “The Prisoner
of Second Ave.’ -- many years ago that really in the end was kind of a bust,” he said. “By the end of the run, the male and female lead couldn’t stand each other. The play also wasn’t one of Simon’s best either.” Champion, who is 63, is looking ahead to the summer production of “Liberty Mountain,” where he said he’ll work on the production end and likely not reprise his role as the cranky King George. Jim is the father of Sara Champion, who lives in Shelby. He also has a step-daughter, Blair Daves and a grand-daughter, Reina, who is eight months old. Kings Mountain Little Theatre and Corporate Sponsor Dilling Heating Company will present “Southern Hospitality” on Feb. 27, Feb. 28, March 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, March 1, at 3 p.m. at the Joy Performance Theatre, 202 S. Railroad Avenue. Directed by Teresa Williams, it tells the story of a group of women whose beloved hometown of Fayro, Texas, is in danger of disappearing, and it’s up to them to save it from extinction.
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To assist with this process, the City has outlined the primary steps involved to help answer questions so that a business can be successful. We have designed the First Step Meeting to be a potential business owner or developers’ “first step” in establishing his or her business. Every Wednesday morning, potential developers are able to meet with representatives from City departments such as Building Codes and Zoning, Planning and Economic Development, Main Street (for businesses located in the downtown Municipal Service District), Fire, Public Works, and Utilities. First Step Meetings involving potential restaurants and other businesses serving food will also include a representative from the Cleveland County Health Department. Individuals are encouraged to bring information that would help City staff better understand his/her proposed business, such information may include site plans or simply a general business idea. Interested individuals should contact Peggy Henderson, Zoning Officer for the City of Kings Mountain at 704-730-2108 before 4 pm on a Friday for in order to be included in the agenda for the next week’s First Step Meeting that following Wednesday. These meetings are designed to last only 30 minutes and therefore the applicant needs to be prepared to provide whatever information he or she can when making the request to participate in the First Step Meeting. It is our goal to encourage positive new business development while strengthening our existing business mix, whether that growth is in the downtown core or throughout the City limits and the ETJ (Extra Territorial Jurisdiction). It is key for the success of
any project or business venture to ‘plan your work and then work your plan,’ the First Step Meeting Program is a vital step for all potential, planned or expanding businesses to take. By meeting with new business owners, whether they are first-time entrepreneurs or seasoned veterans of the business world, we can work with them to ensure that these First Steps they take will help form a strong foundation for future business success. Another key factor in a business’ success concerns its appearance and especially its sign. Signage offers the potential customer with a clue as to the business’ products or services; it attracts new customers and provides it with a recognizable brand along the streetscape. For several years now, the City has offered a package of grants designed to assist property and business owners with the maintenance and upkeep of properties located in the Municipal Service District (MSD) and the Kings Mountain Preservation, Protection and Enhancement District (KMPPED). These grants, in conjunction with the design services offered by the NC Main Street Program, encourage the positive renovation of downtown properties. The most recent project utilizing both the grant program and the NC Main Street design services was the building owned by Rick Greene. Flowers by the Falls is located at 233 S. Battleground and the rear of the property, now renamed 233 Cherokee Street, is an efficiency apartment. Both facades took advantage of the design services which vastly improved the building’s overall curb appeal. However, we recognize that not all projects need to be as involved as the ones for 233 S. Battleground/Cherokee. Sometimes an updated or new awning
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Storyteller Randell Jones to lecture at Museum Randell Jones, award-winning author and storyteller, will lecture and sign his new book based on the book, “Scoundrels, Rogues and Heroes of the Old North State” next Wednesday, March 4, at 6 p.m. at Kings Mountain Historical Museum. “National Women's History Month is in March and we invite the public to attend the second of our lecture series in conjunction with our new exhibits “Pioneering Women of North Carolina,'' said Adria Focht, Museum Director and Curator. The Kings Mountain Historical Museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays in the old post office build-
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(Ed. note: The recipes in today’s cooking column comes from “Here’s What’s Cooking from the kitchens of Boyce Memorial ARP Church.) CRAB MEAT DELIGHT Eloise Crawford 1 cup crab meat6-8 ounces fresh 2 small pkgs. Cream cheese or 1 (8 oz.) size ½ cup sharp Cheddar cheese, measure after grating 1 tsp. Horseradish ¼ tsp. Tabasco sauce, use 1 tsp.) 1 tsp. Prepared mustard 1 ¼ tsp. garlic salt, onion salt or fresh onion 1 tbsp. mayonnaise Mix seasonings in mayonnaise, then add other ingredients. Put in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. Serve on Tasco crackers. ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE Jaquitha Reid 2 small cans asparagus, drained 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can onion rings 1 cup grated cheese In a dish, arrange everything in layers, with the onion rings always last. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. CHERRY CHEESE SALAD Bess Phifer 1 cup sugar juice of 1 lemon ¼ cup pineapple juice 1 cup water Mix and cook the above ingredients together for 5 minutes. Let cool and then add the following: 1 can drained pineapple 1 jar maraschino cherries, drained
Nine teachers benefit from more than $7,300 in donations Nine teachers in the Cleveland County Schools have more tools to teach with thanks to $7,300 in donations to DonorsChoose.org projects from Horace Mann and others. Horace Mann donated more than $6,400 to complete projects at Burns Middle School in Lawndale, ; Kings Mountain High School, and Kings Mountain Elementary School in Kings Mountain, and Crest High School and Love Elementary School in Shelby “These materials will provide opportunities for my students to develop skills they are lacking and will do so in a fun, engaging way that other materials don’t offer,” said Amy Porter, a teacher at Love Elementary, in her project post, “ HYPERLINK "http:// www.donorschoose.org/project/1395749" \n _blankSuper Supplies for Super Students.” Porter’s project includes a beanbag learning center, math and reading comprehension games and various other activities to help enrich her special-needs students.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015
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DON CRAWFORD Don Crawford was born in Kings Mountain, NC in February 1929. He grew up here and attended Kings Mountain Public Schools. He joined Boy Scout Troop 5 sponsored by the “Good Fellows Club” of Neisler Mill where his Scoutmaster was Mr. Jack Hullander. He attended summer camp at Piedmont Boy Scout “Tryon” on Lake Lanier. During his time in the troop he held pretty well all the positions available: Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader. He was not elected to OA as a youth as it was not part of the Piedmont Council until sometime in the 1950s. He was selected later while serving as an adult leader. Don received his Eagle Scout award in 1948 at the age of 19. In achieving this rank he earned 27 different merit badges. At that time in scouting there was no 18 year old age limit to earning the award as there is today. He reports that, though rare, there were even adult leaders earning the award. After high school Don attended Evans Business School. His major vocation was working for the United States Post Office Department for 22 years and the
National Park Service for 8 years. Since retiring in 1980 he has a real estate and insurance business from his home. Don married his high school sweetheart. Their marriage produced 1 daughter, 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He has been a lifelong member of Boyce ARP Memorial Church. He has held the position of Deacon and other positions in his church. Within the community he has served on Boards of Directors for United Way, Kings Mountain Historical Museum, Gateway trail as well as being District Governor for Lions Club. A large amount of his adult time has been spent in service to Boy Scouting. Counting his years as a Cub and Boy Scout he has over 75 years of tenure. He has felt led to give his talents to training of Adult leaders. Don has taught just about all the training classes offered with emphasis on Wood badge (Adult leader advanced training). He has been designated as a permanent Deputy Camp Chief in Wood badge. He wears the 4 beads of a Wood badge Scoutmaster proudly. Training is something which is important to every scouter. Scouting is a training movement . . . laid out on the Spirit of Scouting. It is not something that can be taught; it can be absorbed through living with people, who show it in their lives, Don has led a contingent troop and on the staff of Wood Badge at Philmont Scout Ranch, led a contingent troop to National Jamboree, and attended ten National Jamborees. He has been on the Wood Badge staff at Schiff Scout Reservation and two times at Gilwell Park in England (the birth place of Scouting)
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Among the many adult scout leader awards he has been awarded are: the Silver Beaver (highest council level award for volunteers), the Scouter’s Key, the District Award of Merit (highest district level award for volunteers), the Distinguished Commissioner Service Award, the Charles Bell Award plus many others. He has been awarded the Order of the Long Pine of the State of North Carolina. While, like many of us, Don has slowed down in his activity level he continues to contribute with candid photography of council, district and local events. He also serves as a resource for Scouters on “All Things Scouting”. Don feels that the principles and values taught to him in scouting
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KMHS spring sports begin
All-Conference star Emily Hester of Kings Mountain High will be one of the top pitchers and hitters in the SMAC again this season. She led last year’s team to a second place finish behind state champion East Rutherford, with a team record of 16-6. Hester also led the team in home runs. The senior standout has already signed to play college softball at Tusculum.
Kings Mountain High junior Will Wilson is expecting another banner season in baseball this year. The All-Conference standout has already committed to the NC State Wolfpack as an infielder, but because of his extraordinary talent will also see a lot of action on the pitcher’s mound.
Lady Mountaineers look KM Mountaineers open for good year in softball baseball season Thursday Kings Mountain High’s softball team has had only a few limited practices due to the inclement weather, but the Lady Mountaineers expect to have a very successful season this spring. With all but one player returning off last year’s team which finished 16-6 and second in the SMAC behind state champion East Rutherford, they certainly have the potential. Last week’s scheduled
practices were cancelled, but Coach Craig Short said the ladies did get in three hours of work Saturday on the KMMS baseball field. “Basically, we have a week to get ready for the season,” Short said. “Most of our work has been inside, and that’s okay, but you can’t be as productive inside as you can on the field. It’s been a tough start.” Short’s daughter, Molly, was the only senior on last
year’s team and all of the other eight starters have returned. Ace pitcher Emily Hester, Mikeala Bell and Leah Herndon are all returning All-Conference players. Other returning starters are infielders Miranda Ellis, Ashton Withers and Kassidy Hamrick and outfielders Gretchen Boyles and Haley Wheaton. Boyles will probably See KMHS SOFTBALL, Page 10
KM teams in playoffs Kings Mountain High’s basketball teams open play in the state 3A playoffs Wednesday night. Last week’s SMAC 2A/3A tournament was cancelled because of the weather; however there was
a game between the Shelby and East Rutherford boys to decide third place with East winning on a three-pointer at the buzzer. Tonight at 6 p.m., the Kings Mountain boys, seeded 19th in the 32-team
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The weather’s been the big winner so far, but Kings Mountain High’s school baseball team hopes to make some noise as well when they get their season going. Coach Matt Bridges’ team hosts an always-strong West Henderson nine in a scrimmage Thursday at 4:30 at Lancaster Field, and will travel to Charlotte Saturday to scrimmage Independence at 10 am. And Mount Pleasant at 12:30. The Mountaineers begin their regular season next Tuesday with a SMAC JV/ varsity doubleheader at East Rutherford. The JV game begins at 4:30 and the varsity at 7 p.m. The Mountaineers have made the state 3A playoffs for each of the past three seasons, and Coach Bridges sees no reason they can’t do it again. Overall, he has a young team but the players have a lot of baseball talent. “Basically, practice has been pretty rough because of the weather,” he said. “We’ve probably had about four hours out there. But we are a very athletic team. We have our top two hitters (Will Wilson and Brandon Bell) back from last year. They’re very athletic. The main thing we need is for a couple of guys to step up on the mound and I feel very good with what we’ve got.” Wilson, a natural shortstop who has already committed to NC State, and Bell, who has been an outfielder in the past, will probably see a lot of duty on the mound. But Bridges has some youngsters up from the JV team who should be mainstays as well. The only other returning starters are catcher Colby Crisp and second baseman
Blast from the past: Every baseball game will be special Every KMHS home baseball game will be special this season. Three special nights will be held to honor the military, the Mountaineers’ state championship teams of 1969, 1989 and 1993 and the youngsters involved in the baseball program at the YMCA. In addition, some of the top players and coaches from the past will be on hand to throw out the first pitch before every game. The special “nights” include: -Military Appreciation Night, March 27. All who have served or are currently serving will be recognized and one of them will throw out the first pitch. All who formerly or are presently serving in the military will be admitted free. -State Championship Night, April 17. The 1969, ’89 and ’93 team members will be recognized, and all of them will be admitted free. -YMCA Night, April 24. All players who wear their jerseys to the game will be admitted free. Brad Wilson is heading up the special recognition and is already contacting some of the Mountaineers’ former players and coaches to throw out the first pitches. Barry Gibson, who pitched the Mountaineers to the 1963 Southwestern Conference championship and later coached the 1980 Mountaineers to an appearance in the state championship series, will throw out the first pitch on March 4. Stuart Spires, who pitched for the 1989 state championship team, will throw out the first pitch on March 6. Logan Stevens. “I feel very good about our position players,” Bridges says. “This will be one of our better teams in the field. Whoever steps up and comes through at the plate is what’s going to get them in the lineup.” Bridges believes Madisyn Bolin and Matt Absher, who were standouts on the JV team last year, will be good additions to the varsity, as will Austin Sellers, a junior transfer from Bessemer City. “In the field, there’s really so much competition everybody is about even,” Bridges noted. “Right now we just don’t know who’s going to fit in where. We have a really good group of rising juniors coming
up from the JV team. And we have a good number of seniors who’ve had good years in the system.” Next Tuesday’s SMAC opener at East Rutherford will be a big test as the Cavaliers always put a strong team on the field. Bridges looks for most teams in the SMAC to be very good. “I look for Crest and Burns to be the teams to beat,” he said. “Shelby lost a lot of players but they will still be good, and East Rutherford will be better than they were last year. Kings Mountain will travel to Hunter Huss March 4 for a non-conference game and will play its first regular season home game on Friday, March 6 against Burns.
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KM tennis hopes to repeat Sports This Week Thursday, February 26 4 p.m. – High school softball, Bessemer City at Kings Mountain (scrimmage); one other team may be involved. 4:30 – High school baseball, West Henderson at Kings Mountain (scrimmage). 5 p.m. – High school women’s soccer, Kings Mountain at East Gaston (JV/varsity doubleheader).
Saturday, February 28 10 a.m. – High school baseball, Kings Mountain vs. Independence at Independence High. 12:30 – p.m. High school baseball, Kings Mountain vs. Mount Pleasant at Independence High. TBA – High school softball, Kings Mountain High hosting multi-team scrimmage at the KM YMCA. (May be moved to Friday, approximately 4 p.m. at YMCA).
(File photo) Kings Mountain High tennis coach Rick Henderson hits to his players during practice.
Kings Mountain High’s tennis team hopes to compete for its second straight SMAC 2A/3A championship this spring. Eighth-year head coach Rick Henderson lost his MVP and #1 player from last year in Isaiah Cole, but has his remaining starters as well as some other talented players coming back. “As always, I look for Shelby to make a serious run for the championship as their #1 player and former state singles champion is returning after a lengthy battle with back surgery,” Henderson said. The KM coach also expects Crest to be very strong. “But,” he said, “I’m very optimistic about our chances to retain the conference championship.” The Mountaineers will have a lot of depth and will rely heavily on returning starters Dylan Ervin, Gibson Conner, Landon Ervin, Robert Baker and Dalton
4 p.m. – High school tennis, Kings Mountain at Forestview. 4 p.m. – High school track, Mountaineer Relays at John Gamble Stadium (Kings Mountain, Burns, Crest, Chase, East Burke, North Gaston, Shelby, Stuart Cramer). 4:30 – High school baseball, Kings Mountain at East Rutherford (JV/Varsity doubleheader). 5:30 – High school soccer, Kings Mountain at East Rutherford (varsity only). 6 p.m. – High school softball, Kings Mountain at East Rutherford.
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(File photo) MC Dellinger (2) is one of the returning starters on Kings Mountain High’s girls soccer team, which opens its season next week.
advance to the second round against the winner of the Hickory Ridge-East Gaston game. Hickory Ridge is seeded 16th with an 18-4 record and East Gaston is #17 with a 14-8 mark. All second round games will be played Thursday night and third round games will be on Saturday. The Regionals will be March 3-7 and the state championship March 14. Other first round boys games tonight include #31 South Point at #2 Crest. The winner will advance against the winner of the Concord-North Iredell game. In the 1A bracket, 11th seed Bessemer City, coached by former KMHS coach Danny McDowell, is hosting #22 Blue Ridge. The winner will play Thursday against the winner of the Avery County-Rosman game. Cherryville, seeded 24th, travels to #9 Cherokee and the winner will
face the winner of the Hiawassee Dam-Community School of Davidson game. In the 2A bracket, #26 Shelby is to face #7 Lake Norman Charter on the road, #23 East Rutherford is at #10 Mountain Heritage, and #27 R-S Central is at #6 East Burke. If both Shelby and East Rutherford win, they would battle for the fourth time this season in the Thursday night game, which would be at East. Other girls games tonight see #7 Crest hosting #26 Sun Valley with the winner getting a shot at the #10 South Rowan-#23 Asheboro winner on Thursday. R-S Central, East Burke, Draughn and Shelby also made the playoffs from the SMAC 2A. Shelby is at #2 Bandys (22-0), Draughn at #7 Surry Central, East Burke at #14 Parkwood, and R-S Central (seeded eighth) is hosting #25 South Stokes. In a 1A game, #25 Bessemer City (12-10) is at #8 Avery County (10-12).
With eight seniors returning and one former player rejoining the team, Kings Mountain High women’s soccer coach Erik Price hopes his team will be as good or better than it was last year. The Lady Mountaineers are coming off a season in which they lost only three games and finished third in the South Mountain 2A/3A Athletic Conference. Kings Mountain trailed fellow Cleveland County schools Burns and Shelby in the SMAC last year. “We feel like we should be able to do what we did last year, and hopefully improve,” Price said. Because of last week’s bitter cold and wet weather, the Lady Mountaineers have been able to get outside just once. Price held an extra day of tryouts Monday. Price was scheduled to take his team to Forestview last night for a scrimmage. He planned to play all of his players so he could see how the younger ones performed in game situations. Price has eight seniors on his roster. All of them either started or saw substantial
playing time last year, and he feels that experience will pay dividends. Seniors include MC Dellinger, Lindsay Barnes, Jamie Slater, Kimberlee Farris, Lauren Gould, Cortney Johnson, Johnna Scism and Sara Smart. Virginia Dellinger is also returning as a starter, and Ashley Rhom, who played prior to last year, is back as well. Also competing for a starting job is Cassidy Calhoun, who played for Kings Mountain Middle School last year. Price’s assistant coach is former player Stacey Spicer, and former Mountaineer great Ramey Kerns Bennett, the head coach at KMMS, is also helping out when she’s not with her own team. The JV coach is David Detloff. Kings Mountain is scheduled to go to East Gaston Thursday for a scrimmage and will open its SMAC season Tuesday at East Rutherford at 5:30 p.m. The Lady Mountaineers’ first home game is Friday, March 6 against Burns. JV action begins at 5 p.m. and the varsity follows at 6:30.
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ing to break into the lineup include seniors Alex Lovelace and Devin Ayscue along with junior Bailey Goodson. Other returning players are Richard Fernandez, Jeremiah Fite, Brent Martin and Michael Sparks. “The former number one player from Kings Mountain Middle School, Dane Skeith, looks very promising and could add some more depth to an already experienced team,” Henderson noted. Newcomers with no tennis experience are Andrew Ledbetter and Micah Randall. Henderson said staying healthy throughout the season would be a big bonus for the Mountaineers. The Mountaineers kick off their season March 3 at Gastonia Forestview. Their first home and conference match is Friday, March 6 at 4 p.m. against Burns.
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4:30 – High school baseball, Hunter Huss at Kings Mountain (JV/ varsity DH). 6 p.m. – High school softball, Kings Mountain at Fred T. Foard.
Cash. Cash is presently participating on the men’s basketball team in the state playoffs. “I look for Dylan Ervin and Gibson Conner to surprise a lot of folks, not just in conference play but hopefully to contend successfully in the regionals,” Henderson said. Last year, Henderson pointed out, the Mountaineers’ starting six (Cole, the Ervin brothers, Conner, Baker and Cash) combined for a 36-6 record in conference play. “That’s just a phenomenal record in a conference that has such strong players from both Shelby and Crest,” Henderson said. Henderson pointed out that, due to weather, the team has had just two days to work on conditioning and drills. “I’m anxious for us to start a full week of some serious practice,” he said. Returning players look-
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Kings Mountain placed three players on the AllSouth Mountain Conference basketball team announced last week. The Mountaineers were represented by senior scoring leader Nelson McClain and junior rebounding ace Jacob Skidmore; and the Lady Mountaineers were represented by junior scoring ace and top rebounder Tiffani Thompson. McClain and Skidmore led the Mountaineers to a tie for third place with East Rutherford and Shelby in the nine-team league. Thompson led the girls to a seventh place finish. League champion Crest dominated selections in both girls and boys selections.
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The Chargers’ all-time leading scorers, Jerick Haynes and Adiyah Ussery, were named SMAC Players of the Year. Haynes broke the career scoring record held by All-American David Thompson, who led NC State to the NCAA championship. Other Chargers on the All-SMAC team are Jaylon Wray and Justin Foster; and other Lady Chargers making the team were Caleia Jones and Se’Dasia Love. Other members of the boys all-league team are Patrick Little and Quay
Kimble of Shelby, Malik Hamrick of Burns, Alex Kelly and Jonas Bradshaw of second place East Burke, and Trey Dawkins and Calvin Camp of East Rutherford. Other members of the girls team are Kori West and Tamerika Natt of Shelby, Te’ja Twitty and Kyra Davis of R-S Central, Kymorah Hall and Gabby Buruato of Draughn, Kendra Ross of East Rutherford and Kieran Smith of East Burke.
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KMHS SOFTBALL: Lady Mountaineers look for good year in softball, face tough conference From Page 9 move to third base and last year’s starting third baseman, Ellis, will move to first to fill the void left by the graduating Short. “We had 13 players last year and have 12 of them back, so we feel really good about that,” Coach Short said. “We’ve added two freshmen.” On paper, the Lady Mountaineers are strong in all areas, but Short said that
potential has to transfer to the ball field. “This conference is tough,” he said. “East Rutherford won the state championship last year and lost only two players, so I’m sure they’re the pre-season pick to win it again. But I feel like we can beat them. Everybody’s going to be good. Every team in the conference is a formidable opponent.” Short said he would love to win the conference, “but if we can’t do that I would want
us to the number one 3A seed and get a lot of home playoff games.” Hester has already signed to play college ball at Tusculum, and she is one of the top pitchers in the league, but Short said Bell could also see a lot of action on the mound. He also hopes to get freshman Kameron Marr some work on the mound since both Hester and Bell are seniors. “I want her (Marr) to throw some to get some game experience for next
year,” Short said. “I’m sure she will throw a lot of batting practice.” From what little he’s seen so far, Short said he’s been pleased with the defense and hitting. “We have to score runs. Emily is a good pitcher but for us to be successful we have to give her good defense and run support. “I’m excited about our potential, and hope we’ll produce like we hope we can.” Kings Mountain fans will see the Lady Mountaineers
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Tennis and soccer teams warm up for spring season
KMHS tennis coach Rick Henderson, third from left, is pictured with three of his returning starters at Monday’s practice session. Players, left to right, are Dylan Ervin, Gibson Conner and Robert Baker.
KMHS soccer players go through kicking drills during Monday’s practice.
KM second in Wells Fargo Cup standings After winter sports, Kings Mountain trails Shelby in the Wells Fargo standings in the SMAC 2A/3A. Points are awarded based on teams’ finish in all sports with points descending from nine for a first place finish to one for a ninth place finish. Shelby led KM 43-39.5 after the fall season but increased the margin to 75.5-
68.5 in the winter. Crest holds and East Burke are tied for third with 67 points, followed by Draughn 59.5, R-S Central 57.5, Chase 35, East Rutherford 34.5 and Burns 20.5. Conference champions during the winter were KM (girls swimming), Shelby (boys swimming), Crest (girls and boys basketball), and East Burke (wrestling).
KMMS girls in playoffs Kings Mountain Middle’s girls basketball team will play at R-S Central Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the Tri-County Conference playoffs. The winner will advanced to the championship game against the winner of the Shelby-Crest game. The KM girls defeated East Lincoln 49-13 Monday to improve to 8-2 on the season and advance to conference playoffs at RS.
The girls came out firing on all cylinders taking a 38-5 half time lead. Leading the Lady Patriots in scoring were Hannah Clark 18, Aleenih Carter-Kee 9, Essence Houser 6, Maggie Lloyd 5, Sarah Drennan 2, Bea Haynes 2, Abby Pennington 2, Denysia Blakeney 2, Emily Graham 2, and Mariah Josey 1. Playing well on defense was Josey, Houser, and Pennington.
Kings Mountain Middle spring sports schedules BASEBALL
MARCH 10 – at Burns; 12 – Shelby; 17 – at West Lincoln; 19 – North Lincoln; 24 – at Crest; 26 – at Lincolnton. APRIL 14 – Chase; 16 – at East Rutherford; 23 – R-S Central; 28 – East Lincoln; 30 – First round playoffs (#4 at #1, #3 at #2). MAY 5 – Championship game (at higher seeded team).
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MARCH 10 – at Shelby; 12 – Burns; 16 – at R-S Central; 24 – Chase; 26 – at East Rutherford. APRIL 14 – Shelby; 16 – at Burns; 20 – R-S Central; 21 – at Crest; 27 – Chase; 30 – East Rutherford. MAY 4 – First round playoffs (#4 at #1, #3 at #2). 7 – Championship game (at higher seeded team).
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MARCH 10 – at Burns; 12 – Shelby; 17 – at West Lincoln; 19 – North Lincoln; 24 – at Crest; 26 – at Lincolnton. APRIL 14 – Chase; 16 – at East Rutherford; 23 – R-S Central; 28 – East Lincoln; 30 – First round playoffs (#4 at #1, #3 at #2.). MAY 5 – Championship (at higher seeded team).
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MC Dellinger, left, and Lyndsay Barnes go through kicking drills during KMHS soccer practice Monday.
KM’s Sellers gets first college win Kings Mountain redshirt freshman Wil Sellers pitched a perfect ninth inning of relief to get the win in Gardner-Webb’s 2-1 victory over Cornell Sunday. The game was tied at 1-all going into the ninth when Sellers came on and retired Cornell in order.
GWU won the game in the bottom of the ninth. GWU has won six straight games since dropping its season opener. Thus far, Sellers has appeared in two games, pitching a total of four innings while walking just one batter and striking out six.
2015 KMHS tennis schedule MARCH 3 – at Forestview; 6 – Burns; 10 – at Shelby; 12 – Highland Tech; 13 – Draughn; 17 – at Crest; 20 – R-S Central; 23 – East Rutherford; 31 – East Burke.
APRIL 20-23 – SMAC tournament (site to be determined).
KM Elite intra league summaries Week of February 9
7-9 Division Elite Clippers 13 Dem Boyz 9 Clippers – Hunter Cruise 6, Carter Simpson 3, Khalia King 3, Ethan Guy 2. Dem Boyz – Jackson Toney 9. Fire 15 Lakers 9 Fire – Jason McClain 10, Jamiya Adams 2, Tyler Stroupe 2, Jamari Houston 1. Lakers – Bryson Brown 5, Landon Cloninger 3, Davaughn Norris 1.
9-11 Division Elite Nation 44 Spidas 39 Nation – Elijah Burnette 19, Ezekiel Cannedy 13, Kylan Hagans 4, Peyton Ladd 4, Isaiah Eskridge 2, Amari Smith 2. Spidas – Carson Cooke 10, T.J. Griffin 8, Ryne Smith 7, Carson Kelly 6, Johntae Robinson 4, Braden Garris 2, Priest Wilson 2. Blue Devils 20 Dynasty 18 Blue Devils – Drew Hol-
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11-13 Division Heat 45 Kingz 44 Heat – Drew Hollifield 16, Kobe Paysour 14, Marquis Fewell 7, Kate Hollifield 4, Dagan Whitaker 4. Kings – Gabriel Stephens 23, Javon Hogue 8, Ty Leslie 6, Marcus Odums Jr. 3, Kobe Rikard 2, Titus Phillips 2. Thunder 40 Ballers 32 Thunder – Zack Smith 20, Matthew Toms 10, Devin Pressley 5, Ezekiel Cannedy 5. Ballers – Isaiah Tate 19, Eli Paysour 9, Don’te Burris 4.
Week of February 16
7-9 Division Fire 27 Clippers 11 Fire – Jamari Houston 13, Jason McClain 12, Janiya Adams 2. Clippers – Khalia
MARCH 18 – Kings Mountain, West Lincoln and East Lincoln at North Lincoln; 25 – Chase and Kings Mountain at R-S Central. APRIL 15 – East Lincoln, R-S Central and Shelby at Kings Mountain; 22 – Crest, Burns and Shelby at Kings Mountain; 29 – Conference meet at East Lincoln (1 p.m.).
King 4, Carter Simpson 4, Ethan Guy 2, Hunter Cruise 1. Lakers 21 DemBoyz 14 Lakers – Landon Cloninger 14, Bryson Brown 7. DemBoyz – Jackson Toney 14.
9-11 Division Blue Devils 44 Nation 22 Blue Devils – Kate Hollifield 27, Drew Hollifield 13, Ally Hollifield 2, Sincere Love 2. Nation – Elijah Burnette 11, Ezekiel Cannedy 2, Amari Smith 2, Kylan Hagans 2, Parker Ladd 1. Dynasty 54 Spidas 32 Dynasty – Isaiah Tate 26, J.J. Moore 15, Malaki Hamrick 10, Markus Hagler 2, Jackson Toney 1. Spidas – Carson Cooke 12, Johntae Robinson 10, Carson Kelly 3, Braden Garris 3, Ryan Smith 2, T.J. Griffin 2.
11-13 division Kingz 38 Ballers 19 Kingz – Gabriel Stephens
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North Elementary School Awards for Second Nine Weeks A HONOR ROLL 1st Grade: Chloe Anthony, Carson Bell, Madison Canipe, Samuel Cobler, Angelinne Hernandez, Justin Lawson, John Bradley Ledbetter, Ahmad Leggett, Bobby Moses, Mallory Sims, Colston Wright, Macey Carico-Wilson, Sarah Glen Eagle, Raenisha Lytle, Brasdin Moore, Jordan Torres, Kegan Anderson, Aiden Biddix, Brandon Bolen, KHamauri Davidson, Bryce Davis, Tayler Elliott, Jamie Herron, Sabrina Howell, Hope Mullinax, Shaelah Rice, Bree Rogers, Wesley Turner, and William West. 2nd Grade: Aiden Evans, Tyler Furman, Madison Lucas, Samuel Yelton, Jeremiah Amaya-Deras, Brei-ahnna Canipe, Naryia Edwards, Tyler Talbert, Sakhia Boswell, and Will Varner. 3rd Grade: Elliot Habel, Matthew Morrow, Jordan Whetstine, Turner Brown, Latiah Caldwell, Taylor Canipe, Chance Habel, Anthony Anselmo, Reed Cooper, Adam Cox, Samantha Harrelson, Olivia Massagee, Cheyanne Reynolds, and Noah Smith. 4th Grade: Kieth St. Clair, Kaitlyn Biddix, Holly Campbell, Colby Carroll, and John William Eagle
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Bank robbed Tuesday morning Kings Mountain Police are looking for a man who robbed Sun Trust Bank at 700 West King Street Tuesday at 12:43 p.m. Investigating officer Cpl. B. M. Black said that a white male with camouflage hat and camouflage jacket and blue jeans entered the bank and demanded money from one of the tellers. The suspect did not brandish a weapon and exited the bank with an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency, according
to police. The bank's video surveillance shows pictures of the suspect, a white male. The Kings Mountain Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the suspect involved with this robbery. The incident remains under investigation and anyone with information in regards to the robbery or identification of the suspect is asked to contact Cpl. B.M. Black at 704-734-4000.
The photos of the suspect in Tuesdays robbery of Sun Trust Bank, 700 W. King St. are from the bank’s video surveillance.
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