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Water Resources Moving day Thursday, March 3 director named for County Health Department ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
Ricky Duncan, at his desk in the Public Works Department, has been promoted to Director of Water Resources. He succeeds the retiring Dennis Wells. LIB STEWART photo Ricky Duncan , 47, loves his job and does what he loves so it was natural that City Manager Marilyn Sellers promoted the veteran employee to Director of Water Resources. Duncan first joined the City of Kings Mountain Water department in 1989 as a pump mechanic at age 20 and was lead mechanic before he left in 1998 to take a job as welder and then production manager at Alston Power, formerly Combustion Engineering. Returning to the City as supervisor of the pump department in 2004, he became superintendent of water/ sewer in 2012 and last week w as promoted to Director of Water Resources heading a staff of 26 people. Duncan says he looks forward to the expansion at the
water treatment plant from 8 million to 12 million gallons of water daily and the activation of the new 36 inch water line ( from a 24-inch line) from Moss Lake to town. He said the water plant expansion is targeted for a December 2016 completion. A native of Gaffney, SC, he graduated from Gaffney High School and studied industrial maintenance at Spartanburg Technical College. He and his wife, the former Brenda Carter, have been married 27 years and have three children: Jessica ( Mrs. Dustin) Vaughn of Grover; Stephen Vaughn of Shelby and Katey Vaughn of Kings Mountain. Grandson Emmett Vaughn is Grandpa's pride and joy. The Duncan family enjoys doing things together.
Morrow promoted to Commander The United States Navy promoted Thomas Keith Morrow, II to the rank of Commander at a ceremony at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. on February 5, 2016. Captain Brad Garber presided over the ceremony and administered the oath of office. Morrow received his new rank insignia from his wife, Liz, his two daughters, Lyla and Caroline, and his parents, Keith and Avis Morrow of Kings Mountain, NC. Morrow is a 1996 graduate of Kings Mountain High School and a 2000 Mechanical Aerospace Engineering degree graduate of the United
Thomas Keith Morrow, II States Military Academy at West Point. He also graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School in 2008, with an Executive Masters in Business Administration, and the U.S. Naval War College in 2014, with a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies. Morrow spent most of his naval career as a helicopter pilot in
The Cleveland County Health Department, which has been housed in its current building in Shelby since 1978, is moving Thursday, March 3, to 200 S. Post Road in Shelby where it will share a campus with the Department of Social Services and will be called the Cleveland County Public Health Center. Opening day at the new facility is March 7 at 12 noon. For public health emergencies call 704-4845100. The entire project cost was $19 million and was funded in part from the sale of the old building. Jason Falls, chairman of the county board of commissioners, said the new location will strategically
This is a photograph of the new home of the Cleveland County Public Health Center, formerly the Cleveland County Health Department, and moving day is Thursday for the 150 employees who will work in the $19 million dollar facility at 200 S. Post Road. place two of the county's most needed resources, the Health Department and the Department of Social Services, side by side. Falls said this will enable residents to experience easier access to services and a
more secure location and allow for enhanced communications between DSS, the Health Department and Partners. The new construction has incorporated new safety and security features to pro-
tect the staff and public. The parking lot is larger and well lit, and even has a walking track for employees around it. “That is important,'' said Falls, because now nearly See MOVING DAY, Page 7A
Early voting starts here Thursday ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
One-stop early voting in the March 15 primary begins Thursday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 220 N. Watterson St., and the site will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 3, 4, and 5 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., March 5 through Friday, March 11 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Hiker lucky in fall Sunday from Buzzard's Roost in KM The quiet Dixon Community near Kings Mountain was a beehive of activity about 4:30 p.m. Sunday as law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency crews rushed to set up a helicopter landing and buffer zone on Bob Bridges field. A 23-year-old man making pictures fell 30 feet off Buzzard's Roost and was clinging to the rocks on the trail hike off Bethlehem Road. He had been hiking from Crowders Mountain State Park and had hiked to that stretch of mountain near Kings Mountain, a boulder access
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New voters can also register and vote at the one-stop site in Kings Mountain. Dayna Causby, Director of Elections for the Cleveland County Board of Elections, said that most voters will be asked to present acceptable photo identification when presenting to vote in person or at the polls with exceptions for voters unable to obtain a photo identification. Those voters may still vote a provisional
ballot if their inability is due to a lost or stolen ID, lack of transportation, illness, work schedule, a lack of proper documents by providing an alternate form of identification such as the last four digits of their social security number, date of birth, current utility bill, paycheck, bank statement, etc. Causby said that voters who use curbside voting may also present one of the alternative forms of identifi-
cation. No identification is required to vote an absentee ballot by mail. Absentee request forms are available at the one-stop early voting site and also at the Board of Elections in Shelby. Completed absentee ballots must be returned to the Cleveland County Board of Elections by 5 p.m. on March 15 or postmarked March 15. See EARLY VOTING, Page 7A
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CAST OF 'SPELLING BEE' – Pictured are KMHS Theatre Department students in the cast of 'Spelling Bee' which opens Thursday night at Barnes Auditorium. Front row, from left, Jensen Fleisher, Skylar Smith and Sophia Kellstrom. Back row, from left, Landon Ervin, Jesse Childers, Madison Green, Tobias Curry, and Jonah Williams. Kings Mountain High School Performing Arts Department presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”, with music and lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin, and conceived by Rebecca Feldman, March 4, 5, 11, 12
at 7 p.m. and March 6 and 13 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for Senior Citizens and Cleveland County Schools (CCS) Renaissance Silver, Blue, or Black Card Holders, and free for children 5 and under and CCS Renais-
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Elvia Smith Pearson loving mother and grandmother
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Elvia Smith Pearson, 85, resident of 803 Katherine Ave., Kings Mountain, went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2016. Elvia was born in Cleveland County, the
James O. Snyder loved going to church
CHERRYVILLE James Osbourne Snyder, 87, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016 at his residence. He was born March 30, 1928 in Rutherford County to the late James Henry and Julia Mattie Sisk Snyder. James was an able bod-
Robert Garmon songwriter
SPARTANBURG, SC Robert Von Tress Garmon, 57, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on February 26, 2016 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 14, 1958 in Charlotte, NC to Wanda “Faye” Von Tress
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former truck driver KINGS MOUNTAIN John Forrest, 87, resident of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully February 28, 2016 at Wendover Hospice, Shelby, NC. He was born in Greenville County, SC. He was preceded in death by his daughter Marlene Moore and a sister Dot Wells. A truck driver for over 40 years, he was formerly employed with Quality Ex-
Bruce Uriah Glass KINGS MOUNTAIN – Bruce Uriah Glass, 85, of Irving, Texas, died February 20, 2016. He was a retired businessman. The memorial service will be held Friday, March 4, 2016 at El Bethel United Methodist Church with Rev. Julie Roberts officiating. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
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daughter of the late Frank Smith and Essie Carr Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Roy Leon Pearson, Sr. and grandson Brian Pearson King. She retired from Cleveland County Department of Social Services after 18 years of service. She loved her grandchildren. She was a firm believer in the power of prayer and was an active member of First Baptist Church. Surviving are her daughter, Linda Pearson King and husband, Billy King, of Wilmington, NC; son, R. L. “Butch” Pearson Jr. of Kings Mountain; brother, Clyde Smith, Lexington, SC; and grandchildren: Billy King Jr., Raleigh, NC; Isaac Watson Pearson and John Roy Pearson, both of
Kings Mountain. The funeral service was conducted Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016 at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Dr. John Sloan officiating. Prior to the funeral service the family received friends from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the church parlor. Interment was in Kings Mountain’s Mountain Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Brian Pearson King Memorial Scholarship, UNC-Wilmington, University Advancement, 601 College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
ied Seaman, owning and operating his own shrimp boat in Florida until moving to North Carolina. He was a machinist and co-owner with son, Carl, at J&C Machine Services in Kings Mountain until he retired. He was retired from the US Army and affiliated with American Legion Post 100 in Cherryville. A wonderful Christian man, he loved going to church. James enjoyed watching the History channel and was a fan of the TV show, “Wicked Tuna.” In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Mattie Watts Snyder, and a daughter, Mary Helen Sale. Surviving are his son, Carl Greene Jr., Kings
Mountain; wife, Natalie; daughters, Joanne Walker of Forest City, Betty Jean Brooks and husband, Bob, of Forest City; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and five great-greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Second Baptist Church in Cherryville with Rev. Jerry Lail officiating. Interment was at 2:30 p.m. at Eternal Hills Cemetery in Forest City with full military honors. The family received friends from 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. prior to the service at Second Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church, 201 N. Houser St., Cherryville, NC 28021.
Garmon and the late Joe M. Garmon, Sr. He was in distribution for Powers Solutions, a printing company. Robert served his country proudly in the US Navy. He loved music, especially writing music and singing in the choir at his church, Love Valley Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. He was also very active in the bus ministry for the church. In addition to his mother, Robert is survived by his sister, Wanda Garmon-Price and husband, Jimmy and brother, Joe M. Garmon, Jr. and wife, Kathy; aunts and uncles, Kenneth and Lynne Garmon, Bob and Wilby Garmon and Harry Biles; numerous cousins. Burial was at 12 noon on Tuesday, March 1, 2016
at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, 238 Fort Mill Hwy., Fort Mill, SC. Visitation for family and friends was held from 3-4 p.m. that afternoon at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home. A Memorial Service with military honors was held at 4 p.m. in the Cavin-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Barry Philbeck officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Love Valley Baptist Church, 2032 Bethlehem Rd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home and Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Garmon family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook. com.
change of Kings Mountain. He was a good man who provided well and took care of his family. Surviving are his wife of 47 years Wilma Forrest of the home; son, John Forrest and wife, Michelle, Boone, NC; stepsons, Terry Guin of Hartford, CT and Keith Guin of Kings Mountain; stepdaughter Theresa Guin of Kings Mountain; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The graveside service
will be held Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 3 p.m. at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. Family will speak to friends immediately following the service in the cemetery. Interment will be in Mountain Rest Cemetery. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN – Jerry Reid Wilson, 75, resident of Kings Mountain, passed away at Lower Cape Fear Hospice of Wilmington, NC on January 27, 2016. He was born in Gaston County to the late Carl and Evelyn Wilson. He was also preceded in death by his son, Kevin John Wilson. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Kathy Wilson of the home; sons Chris Wilson of the home and Reid and Liz Wilson of Wilmington and seven grandchildren. Service was provided by Coastal Cremations of Wilmington.
SHELBY – William “Steve” Jackson, 74, died Feb. 28, 2016 at home. The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 2, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Shelby. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Westview Baptist Church in Shelby. Interment will be in Cleveland Memorial Park. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby is in charge of arrangements.
ARRESTS FEB. 22: Michael Shane Hall, 46, 306 Blanton St., shoplifting concealment, $1,000 secured bond. CITATIONS FEB. 22: Jackie Lineberger Black, 45, Shelby, possession drug paraphernalia, no head lights, no operator's license.. FEB. 24: Lashonda Hopper Rhodes, 35, 612 Charles St., no vehicle insurance. FEB. 25: Samantha Denise Robbins, 28, Gastonia, speeding. FEB. 25: Joshua Lee Hull, 25, Vale, speeding. FEB. 25: Ricky Dale Ledford, 61, 1307 S. Battleground Ave., speeding. FEB. 26: Rita Lawson Roberts, 61, 917 S. Battleground Ave., DWI, driving while license revoked, simple possession Schedule 4 controlled substance, $2500 secured bond. She was also cited for improper turn. FEB. 26: Christopher Brandon Smith, 19, 704 Princeton Dr., second degree trespass, possession synthetic cannabinoid, possession marijuana paraphernalia, $500 secured bond. FEB. 27: Jessica Elaine Griggs, 29, Milledgeville, GA, driving while license revoked, no insurance, driving while license revoked, $3,000 secured bond. FEB. 27: Antonio Yur'Shawn Smith, 26, Gastonia, first degree burglary, felony, second degree kidnapping, felony, assault on female, no bond. He was also cited for driving while license revoked, failure to burn headlights, and resisting public officer. CITATIONS FEB, 24: Phillip Reid Kiser, 65, 301 Amhurst Dr., failure to remain stopped when instructed by officer, almost striking the traffic officer standing in travel lane. INCIDENTS FEB. 12: Police recovered a reported stolen vehicle in the Margrace area . The 2004 red Suzuki valued at $3,000 was found with a flat tire. FEB. 23: Rite Aid, 601 E. King St., reported a customer filled a fraudulent prescription for Promethazine. FEB. 24: A resident of N. Cansler Street said that
a woman held him at knife point and took his 1987 pickup truck. FEB. 25: A resident of Fairview Street said that someone discharged a pellet gun into the side of his vehicle. FEB. 26: Roses, 1314 Shelby Road, reported shoplifting. WRECKS FEB. 15: Officer Kyle Bell said Andrew Labelle, 137 Dunes Dr., operating a 2004 Pontiac on I-85, attempted to change lanes and lost control of his vehicle due to ice and hit a 2014 Ford operated by James Stuart Gardner, Harrisburg, NC. Property damages were estimated at $3300. FEB. 16: Officer Chris Tate said that Howard Inman Jr., 303 Linwood Road, operating a 2006 Ford, was driving at a high rate of speed, ran off the road due to road conditions, tried to back out of the area and a hit a pole in the parking lot of Linwood Family Mart. Property damages were estimated at $2500. FEB. 17: Officer Jonathan Price said that Ernest Walker, Durham, operating a 2013 Freight liner truck, was attempted to make a right turn into the rear parking lot at Papa John's Pizza and sideswiped a decorative tree on the sidewalk. Property damage was estimated at $300 to the tree owned by the City of Kings Mountain. FEB. 21: Officer D. K. Davis said that Christopher Bumgardner, 4033 Chestnut Woods Drive, operating a 2016 Toyota, rear-ended a 2006 Isu operated by Stephanie Thennis, 1210 Wales Road. The accident happened in the parking lot of Bojangles. Property damage was minor. FEB. 21: Officer D.K. Davis said that James Allen Rippy, 146 Park Grace Rd., operating a 2001 Nissan, rear ended a 1997 Chevrolet operated by Larry Scott Allen, Shelby. The accident happened at the stoplight on E. Gold Street. Property damage was estimated at $1400. FEB. 21: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Kierra Addison, York, SC, operating a 2000 Honda, was backing from the parking lot at the BP Station on York Road
and hit a parked 2008 Ford owned by Dennis Costner of Cherryville. Property damage was slight. FEB. 23: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that John Thomas Cash, 702 Huntingtowne Dr., operating a 2004 Pontiac traveling South on S. Cansler Street at the intersection of West Mountain, said the stop and go signal was green and proceeded into the intersection striking a 2005 Chevrolet operated by Monesha Ballenger of Gastonia. Due to the force of the impact the Ballenger vehicle ran off the left side of the roadway and crashed into the residence at 301 West Mountain Street. Property damage to the house was estimated at $20,000 and both vehicles were also damaged. Occupants of both vehicles were transported to the hospital for treatment. FEB. 23: Officer M. D. Butler said that Roger Glover of Cayce, SC, operating a 2015 Freight liner truck, hit a parked 2008 Ford owned by Suburban Propane, Whippany, NJ, in the parking lot of Bojangles. Property damage was estimated at $5,500. FEB. 23: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Sandra Bridges, 912 Sharon Dr., operating a 2003 Nissan, struck a 2014 Honda operated by Amber Hatley, 311 Churchill Dr., on US 74 Business at the intersection of NC Highway 216. Property damage was minor. FEB/ 25: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Amanda Dean Stidham, 21 Bennett Drive, had parked her 2010 Ford in Ingles parking lot and her vehicle was struck by a hit and run driver. Property damage was estimated at $ 1500. FEB. 25: Officer J. L. Dee said that Matthew Alan Holbrooks, Grover, operating a 1997 Chevrolet, rearended a 2013 Kia operated by Janice Horne of Gastonia. Both vehicles were traveling South on NC 161 and Horne stopped for a car traveling East on US Business 74 whose driver didn't stop for the stop and go signal in the intersection of US Business 74 and NC 161. Property damage was estimated at $4,000.
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GROVER – Donald A. (Duck) Dover, 72, died February 23, 2016. He was a brick mason and loved carp fishing. The funeral service was conducted Feb. 26, 2016 at 6 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Chapel in Shelby. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby was in charge of arrangements.
SHELBY – Noah C. Hoppes, 87, died Feb. 23, 2016 at Hospice at Wendover in Shelby. An avid Shelby High School football fan, he attended every game, with exception of 12, from 1949. The funeral service was conducted Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel in Shelby. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby was in charge of arrangements.
Gary Wayne Earls SHELBY – Gary Wayne Earls, 55, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016 at Hospice at Wendover. The memorial service was conducted Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel in Shelby. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby was in charge of arrangements.
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SHELBY – Thelma Bolton McDaniel, 74, died February 28, 2016 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 2 p.m. Bethel Baptist Church in Shelby. The family will receive friends from 12:30-2 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Shelby’s Sunset Cemetery. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby was in charge of arrangements.
Hospice training classes Free training classes will be offered to volunteers by Hospice Cleveland County on Saturday, March 12 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and by Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Moun-
tain on Sunday, March 13, from 1:30-5:30 p.m. The training is open to anyone interested in learning more about hospice care and the services provided to patients.
THE GROVER TDA: We provide published notice of our regular meetings held four times per year via our regular website, paid advertising campaigns, Facebook site and public body notice posting in plain view of public passerby on the town hall bulletin board to be at 6 pm held the last Tuesday of every quarter (March, June, September, December) at the Grover Town Hall with a backup default of Carolina Crossing Restaurant. Notice is provided to the public that all budgets are submitted at the March meeting, posted on the town bulletin board, our Facebook site and TDA website for full public review 90 days prior to public hearing at June meeting where budget voting occurs. Entities desirous of requesting tourism related funds for their use can apply all year long.
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GROVER PRECINCT COMMITTEE – Pictured are members of the Grover Democratic Precinct COMMITTEE who met for a breakfast meeting Saturday at Grover Town Hall. From left to right, standing, Erma Lockhart, Carolyn Westmoreland, Eddie Lockhart, Chairman Betsy Wells, Jackie Bennett, and Mary Accor. Seated, Dean Westmoreland. Photo by LIB STEWART
City Council awards incentive grant to NTE Energy at Tuesday meeting By unanimous action Kings Mountain City Council Tuesday awarded an industrial incentive grant to NTE Energy, 150 Gage Road, off Dixon School Road at I-85. City Manager Marilyn Sellers said the staff recommends favorable consideration of the grant because of the company's commitment to the city, the level of investment, the amount of utilities to be purchased from the city and type of permanent full-time employment. NTE will become the city's largest water and wastewater customer.
The City of Kings Mountain will begin purchasing electricity from NTE in 2019. Mike Green, NTE's Vice-President, was present for the public hearing. “NTE is already a great corporate citizen,'' said Mayor Scott Neisler. In other actions, Council: • appointed Mike Lambert to the unexpired term of Bobby Pearson on the Planning & Zoning Board • okayed by resolution the Kings Mountain Associates, LLC Subdivision preliminary plan. • set the date of Tues-
A huge tree in the front yard of the home at 200 Cleveland Avenue was thrown into the house by strong, damaging winds last week. No one was in the residence, according to members of a restoration crew on site.
day, March 29, at 6 p.m. for future community development block grant application. • set the date of March 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the Public Works Conference Room for a special work session to discuss ordinances regarding to sanitation and appearance. • after public hearing tabled until April 26 public hearing on request by Kiser Enterprises ( Cambridge Oaks Apartments) Phase II to rezone property located at the 800 block of E. King Street from General Business to Conditional Use R-6. Photos by KRIS HOWARD
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were in the home. Both were transported to a local hospital where they were listed in critical condition and later died. The driver of the pick-up truck was able to escape with non-life threatening injuries. The driver has been identified as Thomas J. Pruitt, 24, of Kings Mountain. The husband and wife have been identified as Johnie Newton, 74, and Naomi Newton, 76, of Fallston. The investigation is ongoing and Lt. Jeff Gordon, Public Information Officer for the NC Highway Patrol, said investigators will be conferring with the Cleveland County District Attorney's Office as to possible charges.
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Public hearing tabled until April 26 New sales Gibson faces charges of felony larceny on Kiser Enterprise zoning request taxes By 4-3 on a substitute motion by Councilman Keith Miller, seconded by Councilman Jay Rhodes, a public hearing on a request for rezoning by Kiser Enterprises to add Phase II, 80 additional Cambridge Oak Apartments, in the 800 block of E. King Street, was set by the council for the April 26 meeting of city council. Voting against the April 26 date were Councilmen Tommy Hawkins, Howard Shipp and Rodney Gordon who voted not to change the date but to proceed with the public hearing, on the agenda for last Tuesday night's meeting. Miller asked that the request be tabled for a month in order for the board to perhaps hold a work session. Hawkins
made the original motion to hold the public hearing on March 29. Miller said he thought it important for the board to do more study on multifamily apartments in relationship to gateway corridors and to develop a master plan for economic development in order to drive demographics in a different direction. “As long as our demographics are low developers may not continue to come here,'' he told the board. A total of 25.48 acres is in the entire tract and not all of it is expected to be used for the proposed conditional use. Several of the key design features for the proposed new apartments will include one unit in either
Phase one or two made available to the local police department at no-rent for use by a police officer acting as a courtesy officer on site. The Phase one community center/leasing office will continue to employ an on-site manager and the proposed phase two community center will also house an additional on-site manager. The managers will be full time during normal business hours. In addition, managers are encouraged to live on site and there will be 24-hour call service to both managers and maintenance. The property will also employ a management company to handle leasing, tenant screening and common area maintenance.
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Brian Keith Gibson, 48, of 148 Crown Court, was jailed Wednesday on $7,000 secured bond on two counts of felony larceny by employee. Officers from the Gastonia Police Department arrested Gibson on warrants obtained by Det. Tony Potts of the Lincolnton Police Department. Gibson is alleged to be the suspect in utilizing a company gas card for personal purchases totaling $2,000 without authorization of the company. Gastonia Police Department also served three outstanding felony warrants for embezzlement from their own agency and one outstanding felony warrant for larceny by an employee from Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department, the result of the same situation in which Gibson allegedly used the company gas card for personal purchases.
New sales taxes on car repairs and other services took effect this week. Starting Tuesday, the sales taxes were charged on labor for a number of services by retailers ranging from installing cabinets and flooring to repairing jewelry and shoes. Previously, these businesses generally charged tax on parts but not on labor. Combined state and local taxes will amount to around 7 percent on the transactions but the rate will vary by county.
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This “Build son Blvy and make d. is a join / pho Susan a BetRedmon to was take tending d. between more efficien t effort betw (Princip n at Belm the Cat t the stre to the een the When al), and McA ont awb “Th the mor tch tow day, Aug Adam Middle Sch ning this plane Committee deville/Cra a River nea of US/29 Wilns to Hutto. ool. merton students ust 24, app bell rang r Sixth grad Left to righ simulta incorporatewas very on crossroaBelmont and kinimp school) (pre-kinderg roximately Mon- of t: neo s e stud exents on Eliz- intersectionusly address the 'Compl ressed with ds. county’ walked thro arten thro 32,000 schous. We Gaston how effe ugh high Schools the projects,” realignm ing details ete Streets' ol yea are going 2015-20s 55 public ugh the doo approac ctively includin said Sco ent, and to hav photo mittee rs of the schools 16 acad This year.” e h g a grea The emi to star fort the Chair. “Th tt Shuford, coordinatio traffic adaptatwhile t stud t the has 1,800 r, Gaston AIC n than 2,1032,000 figuc year. e ents in than 50 classroo County through community plan creates P, APA with resu ion, -NC Aw rfacing who are 0 seniors re include of them m teachers Schools school on Gaston Cou teac creative diverse repr and include valuable in ards Com ture, andalready look the Class s more pati hers. 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that counterbalanced the expenditure of city funds. My only other point is that canceling the event suddenly is not only disappointing to the athletes that were training for it, but perhaps more troubling is the message it sends to other institutions that might want to sponsor or organize events in Kings Mountain: plan your event, prepare for it, and we will be ready to host it. Maybe. The right thing to have done, in my opinion, would be to have held the 2016 event and announce that it would (sadly) be the final year of the Over the Mountain. This would have given all involved proper closure after a not insignificant sixteen year run for an event that was lauded over the years by our local officials and athletes alike. Like the letter writer, I too remain optimistic that the city will move forward with other outdoors related projects. The trial balloon ideas floated by the Mayor of a sailing regatta or a BMX race leave me a bit underwhelmed compared to what was the already inplace Over the Mountain Triathlon, but I think we've ascertained I'm biased in my opinion on that matter. I look forward to hearing about and participating in the events the city invests in. I'll see you all at the Gateway 5K - I'll be the one trying to find the lake to swim across.
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To the Editor: I read with interest the recent letter to the Herald by a citizen that voiced his support for the cancellation of the Over the Mountain Triathlon. I'd like to respond to just a few points. The emphasis of the writer's letter was that the triathlon represented a poor value for the city with regards to their return on investment. I'm not in a position to judge whether that is a correct assessment or not. The reader asserts that the city was "throwing (money) in the air", and that if it were my money (I'm a Kings Mountain resident and taxpayer, thus, it is my money as well), I would have a different stance. The implication is that the participants, volunteers, spectators, their families, and local businesses did not derive some benefit from the city hosting the event. To say the city was throwing money in the air is obvious hyperbole. The event showcased Moss Lake, the beautiful areas around Kings Mountain, our nearby State and Federal parks, and our quaint downtown district. Attracting outside eyes to these areas is an important and effective tool to market our city. Immediate profit should not be the goal in hosting an event like the Over the Mountain, rather it is an event that pays dividends over time. I won't belabor Herald readers with the long list of positive benefits of the event (both health and economic)
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■ MEDITATION In last week’s be receptive to the meditation, I Holy Spirit. That’s ended with a sewhy I’ve been conrious question, tinually using Joel where is your 2:13, for weeks heart, where is now, Return to the your treasure. It’s Lord your God. We been a delight to all need a swift resee folks around minder to come to town, and have home, to come to Rev. Joshua Morgan them give me the one who first Advent candid answers. loved us, return to Lutheran Church Many have told where goodness me that it’s and mercy reign. obvious where a person’s One reading I’ve been heart should be; I disagree! constantly returning to in Many people have placed my daily devotion is Heother things, other prior- brews 12:11: No discipline ities, before God. Many seems pleasant at the time, have sunk back their moral but painful. Later on, howcompass and have allowed ever, it produces a harvest the world to tell them what of righteousness and peace to do. for those who have been During this Season of trained by it. Lent, the triune God is prunWe don’t like to get dising our hearts and minds to cipline, nor do we like to
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■ CHURCH BRIEFS follow anyone else’s disciplines (way of living). The discipline of Christian living is not popular because it pushed up against the mentality of doing things your own way. It pushes against the order and right living that has been set aside for Christians to follow. Finally, order pushes against our own feelings of placing our lives above Holy Scripture. We are normed by Holy Scripture, and through scripture and the Holy Spirit, we have been giving a right path to follow that points to the Cross of Christ, and empty tomb, and to God. If we don’t have disciplined hearts, we will be led astray. But I’m fully convinced that during
this season of pruning our hearts and minds for God, we can call upon Psalm 27 for reassurance. The LORD is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When evildoers assail me to devour my flesh, my adversaries and foes, they shall stumble and fall. Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war rise up against me, yet I will be confident. (Ps. 27:1-3) Until next week. Keep allowing the Holy Spirit to prune your hearts. May the blessings of Almighty God, The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen
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Lenten service today The Lenten service for Wednesday, March 2 (today) will be held at 12 noon at Resurrection Lutheran Church, Crescent Hill Drive. Refreshments will be served by the host church and an offering will be received for the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry. The series of Lenten services is sponsored by the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association.The community is invited to attend.
Rhema Outreach has moved to 606 Slater Street and will conduct a clothing giveaway on March 8 from 1-4 p.m. No food will be distributed at this time, only clothing.
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Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406
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
Oak Grove Baptist Church 1022 Oak Grove Road 704-739-4833
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
Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain
Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852
Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216
Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160
Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826
Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920
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
St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256
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
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 828-381-4777
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 Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive (704) 739-2187 FALLSTON Burning Bush House of God 4538-2 Fallston Rd. Fallston GASTONIA Bethesda United Methodist Church 3714 S. New Hope Rd
Grace Community Advent Christian Church 206 West 3rd Avenue 704-739-9230 GROVER Bethany Baptist Church 423 Cleveland Avenue 704-937-3010 Carolina Praise and Worship Center 201 N. Main Street 704-937-7541 First Apostolic Church of Blacksburg 205 E. Cherokee St. Blacksburg, SC 864-839-1873 WACO New Testament Missionary Baptist Church 2103 Capernium Rd
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■ LIFESTYLES
“A Toast to the Flag” “It's been 47 years since I got back from Vietnam. I tried to forget but I don't.'' The speaker was Jim Medlin in a program, “50 years A Commemoration” before the American Legion Auxiliary recently. Medlin has been showing pictures to highlight the program he also presented to a group of Vietnam veterans at Central United Methodist Church and has been available to present programs at other organizations. “When Mary and I got married in the 1960s people were burning their draft cards and I needed 12 hours to graduate from Western Carolina University,'' said Jim. At age 22 he was in the Army in Vietnam. “I joined because I wanted to do something meaningful,'' he said. Fifty years after Vietnam 26 Kings Mountain area veterans, supported by $8,016 donations from the community and churches, saw the Wall in the nation's capital. They spent one night and some were making their first trip to the Wall and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers, in addition to tours of monuments including the impressive World War II memorial. Kings Mountain's Veterans Group began with five people and now has a
Southern Arts Society ( at the depot) will host a free, public reception Saturday, March 5, from 6-8 p.m. honoring the artist for the month of March, Todd Baxter. Todd Baxter, who is represented by Providence Gallery in Charlotte and Olive's in Fort Mill, SC, has loved to draw the world around him as far back as he can remember. His artist eye first guided his successful career as a graphic designer that began after his graduation from Art Institute of Pittsburgh in 1975. For more than three decades, he created images that engaged audiences in the world of
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membership of 104 Vietnam veterans who have breakfast together one time a month and it's ”guys taking care of guys.” Medlin's presentation also included pictures of the jungles, Laos, Cambodia, C-130 Hercules aircraft which he said “changed the
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Luci by Todd Baxter advertising. In June 2010, with the responsibility of raising a family, he decided to adjust his course and focus on his passion for fine art Baxter's paintings in this
show explores people and places in everyday life. He has developed a style using strong brush strokes and local color to record the subject in a natural manner. A member of Tega Cay Art League, he is also a member of Charlotte Art League, Catawba River Guild and Charlotte Plein Air Painter. Southern Art Society's gift shop and galleries, 301 N. Piedmont Ave., are open Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and the Baxter exhibit opened March 1 and will be shown through March 30. Admission free. For more information call 704-739-585.
A TOAST TO THE FLAG - Jim Medlin has given “A Toast to the Flag” at numerous events. He was speaker to the American Legion Auxiliary at the recent meeting and concluded the program with the impressive toast which explains the meaning of red, white and blue on the American flag.
(Ed. note: The recipes in today’s cooking corner come from “100 Years in the Kitchen,’’ a cookbook published by women of First Presbyterian Church of Kings Mountain.)
BARLEY SOUP Connie P. Ramsey 4 Tbs. Butter 1 med. Onion, chopped 1 ( 4 o z.) can mushrooms ½ cup barley 1 Tbs. Flour ½ c. heavy cream 6 c. hot chicken broth 1 stalk celery Saute onions, mushrooms, celery and barley in butter – until barley is browned. Add flour, while stirring, and hot chicken broth. Simmer 1 hour, until celery is soft. Add cream just before serving. Outstanding.
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world” and stories of how in 1970 he rode shotgun in an open jeep in Phan Rang. He used Robert Frost's “The Road not taken” to intersperse his remarks about the War Years then and 50 years later, closing his program by reciting “A Toast to the Flag.” 1 lb. Ground beef ½ cup milk 1 egg 1 onion or 1 tbs. Onion flakes ½ cup quick cook oatmeal ½ cup ketchup ½ t. salt ½ t. pepper ½ t. chili powder 2 slices bacon Mix all ingredients except bacon. Pat into shape and place in loaf pan. Place bacon strips on top. Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove from oven. Pour off excess drippings. Top with ½ cup ketchup. Return to warm oven for 15 minutes. VEGETABLE CASSEROLE Ginnie Arnette 1 pkg. Frozen vegetable mixture of broccoli, cauliflower and carrots thawed 1 small onion, chopped 5 oz. Can water chestnuts, chopped 1 can cream of mushroom soup ½ cup sour cream ½ cup sharp cheese Mix soup and sour cream. All other ingredients except cheese. Pour into 9x12 Pyrex dish which has been greased with butter. Sprinkle grated cheese on top. Bake 350 degrees 30 to 45 minutes. MILLION DOLLAR POUND CAKE Clara Rhea 1 lb. Whipped margarine 3 cups sugar 6 eggs
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KMLT next production is groovy musical
'Have a Nice Day' Ninety percent of “Have A Nice Day,'' the next production by the Kings Mountain Little Theatre, is music medleys and solos and the style is similar to “Forever Plaid” and “The Taffetas.” The musical will be presented March 11, 12, 18, and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and March 13 at 3 p.m. at Joy Theatre. Wendy Wallega is directing the musical and Libby Putnam is music director. Harris Funeral Home is show sponsor. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens. Group discounts are available. Information and reservations at www.kmlt.org. Email for tickets at kmlt.org or call 704-730-9408. “Have A Nice Day”
is actually a performance set in 1974 by a fictional singing group performing songs from the 70s to try to save the world from a bummer day. If you have ever seen the “Brady Bunch Movie” you have a good idea about the final farewell “Have a nice day tour'' musical revue. The members of the group are a group of wholesome, naive and clean-cut Americans. Some of the songs included are “I Believe in Music”, “Everything is Beautiful,'' “One Tin Soldier'' and “You are the Sunshine of My Life,'' “Leaving on a Jet Plane,'' and California Dreaming'' and “Midnight Train to Georgia.” “Groovy'' is how Little Theatre promoters describe the show.
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Dr. Doris Sanders, standing, gave the address at the recent Black History Month program at the Patrick Senior Center. Photos by KAREN GRIGG
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Lorada Mason, Sarah Miller and Rev. Anthony Sanders, pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church, left to right, are pictured at the recent Black History Month program at the Patrick Senior Center.
Purchase and wear a shirt Free business KMHS MUSICAL: Opens Thursday for Cancer Run by Riders seminars The first annual Relay for Life cancer run, “Operation Cure,’’ will be held by American Legion Post 155 Riders and March 12 is the deadline to be a T-shirt sponsor, according to Riders President Darrell Queen. ‘’The Operation Cure T-shirts are a thoughtful way to honor someone whose life has been impacted by cancer,’’ said Queen, adding “Your donations will help save lives and create a world with less cancer by helping people stay and get well by finding cures and fighting back.”
Donations are tax-deductible and sponsorships are $50 and $25 for ‘’in memoriam.” Since 2006, Riders nationwide have participated in the Legion Legacy Run to annually raise money for the Legacy Scholarship Fund, established to provide scholarships to children of US military personnel killed since Sept. 11, 2001. The cancer run will be held April 16. Contact Queen at 704739-6387 or email d_q_ queen@ yahoo.com
Facility inspections Cleveland County Health Department inspected facilities the week of Feb. 15-19 and included the following restaurants
and lunchrooms in Kings Mountain. The ratings: Wendy's, York Road, 98; and Kings Mountain High School Lunchroom 97.
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Jacksonville, FL and is now serving as a budget analyst in the Assistant Secretary of the Navy Financial Management and Comptroller office at the Pentagon.
He is the grandson of Thomas F. and Marcella Cooke Morrow and the late Charles and Goldie Dixon Owens. He is the great grandson of John Creighton and Rhettie Randle Owens.
The Small Business Center of Cleveland Community College will hold a free seminar in Belmont Monday, March 7, from 5:30-8 p.m. at Belwood Community Center. The regularly scheduled free seminar is on Thursday nights at the LeGrand Center in Shelby.
Democratic party committee Cleveland County Democratic Party monthly executive committee meeting will be held Thursday, March 10, at 6 p.m. at Ichabod’s Restaurant in Shelby. CCDP chairman Joyce Sheaffer said plans for the county convention April 16 will be discussed. All registered voters 18 and older are invited to attend.
Democratic precincts meet March 12 Four Kings Mountain area Democratic precincts will meet March 12 at 10 a.m. at Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church in Kings Mountain and brunch will be served. They are: Bethware, KM South, KM North and Oak Grove precincts.
Jonah Williams, Madison Green, and Landon Ervin, left to right, in a scene from ‘Spelling Bee’ which members of the Theatre Department of KMHS is presenting at Barnes Auditorium beginning Thursday night. From Page 1A
and contestants involved in any spelling bee, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is based upon C-R-E-P-U-S-C-U-L-E, an original improvisational play by Rebecca Feldman. C-RE-P-U-S-C-U-L-E opened in 2002 and went through several transformations until it opened on Broadway as “Spelling Bee” in 2005. Upon opening, it received critical and popular acclaim, winning Tony Awards for Best Book of a Musical and Best Featured Actor and Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Book of a Mu-
sical, Outstanding Director, and Outstanding Ensemble Performance. In “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” five spelling winners and one third place runner-up compete to be top speller of the fictional Putnam County. The show is a heartfelt look at the struggles of competition, the awkwardness of growing up, and the different personalities you meet along the way. “Spelling Bee” offers a look at six different kids with home lives that are never quite normal. These students are led by a former spelling bee winner and a local vice princi-
pal, and they are comforted when they are eliminated by a parolee who would love to tell them how the world really works. The show explores the relationships of the students, why each is driven to win, and how each deals with defeat. “Spelling Bee” is popular with audiences, in part because it uses audience members as contestants in The Bee. If you would like more information about “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” contact Dan Treharne at email to: detreharne@ clevelandcountyschools.org or by calling 704-476-8330, ext. 3154.
MOVING DAY: for EARLY VOTING: County Health Department vices. Oliver said partnerwith the Department of starts here 60% of the county staff will ing Social Services will assure that complex. clients have access to social Thursday workFallswithin added,”The county services, behavioral health From Page 1A
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Causby said that voters who are previously registered need not re-register for this election. Those voters who are registered unaffiliated may vote in the primary election. Unaffiliated voters will be given a choice of ballot at the polling place. Voters who require assistance with casting their ballots are entitled to assistance by an appropriate person of their choice or an election official. Registration facilities and polling places are accessible to the elderly and handicapped. Curbside voting is available for voters who are not physically able to enter the polling place. All voters will receive the ballot for the $2 billion Connect NC Public Improvement Bond Voters will cast their primary ballots for president, governor, US Senate, and many other races with the US Congressional primary pushed back to June. Cleveland County voters will choose three men from four candidates who are running for a seat on the county board of commissioners and will face Democratic opposition in November. Incumbents Ronnie Hawkins, Johnny Hutchins and Susan K. Allen face opposition from Doug Bridges.
commissioners are proud of the work of the county employees and contractors that worked so hard to make this project happen. From design to completion, this has been a team effort. I believe it is something that Cleveland County can be proud of for many, many years.'' Approximately 150 employees from currently three different buildings will be under one roof, according to DeShay Oliver, Coordinator of Health Ser-
care and health care. Being on the same campus will help decrease transportation issues for patients and clients seeking care from any of these agencies. The architect for the new facility is Holland and Hamrick Architects, P. A. and the construction company is Beam Construction Company Inc. This week crews were working hard to wrap-up last minute details before moving day on Thursday.
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area to the park. John McDaniel, Chief of the Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Department, said that the man suffered head trauma when his head hit the rocks. He said the hiker was conscious and alert when rescuers got to him. Cleveland County EMS transported the wounded man to the Dixon Community where a small stretch of road was blocked to traffic and the helicopter could land in a field and airlift the patient to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. McDaniel said that when someone suffers a head injury
it is common practice to airlift the injured person to the hospital. “It was a very serious fall, the man was lucky,'' said rescuers. His injuries were not considered life-threatening. Bethlehem Fire Department, Grover Fire Department, Cleveland County EMS, the Crowder's Mountain Park Service and the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene. Local people have always called the high peak on the mountain Buzzard's Peak where the hiker fell. It is about a half mile from the Bridges property.
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ANIMAL HOSPITAL RIBBON-CUTTING - Pictured are officials of the city and Cleveland Chamber cutting the ribbon on the new Cleveland Animal Hospital on Watterson Street. From left, Councilman Keith Miller, Main Street Director Jan Harris, county commissioner Johnny Hutchins, Mayor Scott Neisler, owners Cassidy and Dr. Matt Bryant and members of their staff and other representatives of business and the Chamber. Photo by HALEY WILSON
Be wary of spiders!
Be wary of spiders in your flower beds. A Kings Mountain woman found what she thinks is a venomous Mouse spider not common to this area. Carolyn Van Dyke got a surprise last week when she was working in her flower garden in the Love Valley Community. “I yelled to my husband Bill to come quick,'' she said. A big black spider was spinning its web but not for long. “I used my hoe and Bill took a stick and put it in a jar and she's going to be a dead spider before long,'' Carolyn said. The Van Dykes sought out the Internet to find a picture of the venom-
ous-looking invader in her garden and found that it was a mouse spider which are not common to this area but are widely distributed in Australia and across the mainland. The spiders vary from 10mm-35 mm body length and all have distinctively bulbous head and jar regions. A bite from these spiders can cause serious effects for humans. She wants other gardeners to be aware and hopes there are no more in the ground when she starts digging again.
Local artist to teach classes at Southern Arts in March
Due to heavy winds last week the City of Kings Mountain Energy Services Department assisted Duke Energy with power outages in the Greater Kings Mountain area. This photograph was taken in the Woodbridge area. Photo by HALEY WILSON
Hospice dinner, bake sale March 18, 3-7 p.m. Hospice Cleveland County will sponsor a chicken dinner prepared by Doug Fortenberry and bake sale Friday, March 18, at the Hospice Administration building in Shelby and the Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. Drive-through pickup will be from 3-7 p.m. The $12 plate includes ½ chicken, slaw, pickles, baked beans, roll, and
homemade dessert. Tickets are available in Kings Mountain at Testa Family Hospice House. Tickets are also available at Che' Specialty & Gifts, Computer Connections, Fashion Corner, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building and Wendover Hospice House, 951 Wendover Drive, Shelby, and The Hospice Store.
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Local artist Marie Lafitte will begin teaching a variety of classes at Southern Arts Society starting Friday March 4. All levels of painters are welcome, ages 14 and up. Bring a smock or apron, a notebook and your own snacks. Cost varies. Some supplies are included. The classes for March are listed below. Please call Southern Arts Society at 704-739-5585 in advance to reserve your seat and pay for the class. Southern Arts Society (the old train depot) is located at 301 N. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free. For more information visit our website at www. southernartssociety.org Paint a Peacock Friday March 4, from 7-9 pm. You will learn stoke-by stroke how to paint a peacock. Cost is $35 per person with all materials included. Drawing with Pens Saturday March 5, 9 am – 1 pm. Beginner/Intermediate Skill Level. Cost $55. Learn to draw a variety of images using pens. You will explore
drawing different types of lines and learn to love your “mistakes”. You will also learn how watercolors and liquid ink can change your drawings. Bring a sketchbook and your favorite pens (gel pens, ball point, sharpies, felt tip – whatever you like). All other materials are provided. Beginning Acrylic Painting Workshop Saturday’s March 19 and 26, 2 pm – 6 pm. (2 part class) Beginner Skill Level. Cost $130. Day 1 – The Basics Learn about the supplies you need and how to save money on them. We will go over brush types and care, basic color theory and color-mixing, blending and value. This will be a hands on demo. Day 2 – Applying your Knowledge - Get creative and start painting. Marie will have a variety of images from you to choose from and start painting. All materials are provided. Paint Sweet Treats Friday March 25, 7 pm – 9 pm. You will learn stoke-by stroke how to paint Sweet Treats. Cost $35 per person with all materials provided.
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KM Lady Patriots Tri-County champs Kings Mountain Middle School defeated Crest 52-30 last Tuesday at the Patriots Gym to win the Tri-County Conference championship. Shay Portee led the Lady Patriots in scoring with 21 points. Essence Houser added 14, Mary Robinson seven, Kendra Thompson six and Maggie Lloyd four. Veteran Coach Monte Deaton said it had been a “tough and long” season but through an outstanding effort by all of the players the team reached its goal of winning the conference. Playing before a packed
house, the Lady Patriots jumped out to a 14-3 first quarter lead and were never headed. They led 25-15 at intermission and 34-22 going into the fourth quarter. “The team played great defense that turned into awesome offense,” Coach Deaton said. “I told the girls the first week of practice that we were going to have to play great defense to score on offense and everything came to fruition the last two games as we played really well on defense to beat two
solid teams in Lincolnton and Crest. “The starting five of Portee, Houser, Lloyd, Robinson and Thompson gelled together on defense to give us that advantage. The girls that came off the bench to give them breathers were crucial as well.” Among those were Bea Haynes, MC Lowrance, Emma Quinn and Javella Wells. The Lady Patriots finished the season 10-2 in the conference and 12-3 overall. Shay Portee scored 21 points in Kings Mountain Middle’s championship game over Crest last week. (Photo by Gary Smart)
KM nips Spartans 72-68
Cox Mill ends KM season
Sun Valley came to within one point of erasing a 16-point deficit, but Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers got two pressure free throws from Jason Skidmore with 3.9 seconds remaining to hold off the Spartans 72-68 in the second round of the state 3A tournament Thursday night at Parker Gym. The Mountaineers held a 55-39 advantage going into the fourth period and still led 62-50 with 2:59 remaining. The Spartans elected to start sending the Mountaineers to the foul line, and the strategy along with some key three-point bombs by Elijah Evans almost worked. Evans hit three treys in the fourth quarter, with his final one with 19.2 seconds remaining cutting the Mountaineer lead to a single point, 68-67. They fouled the wrong people after that, though, as point guard Demetrius Hill toed the charity stripe and hit both shots for a 70-67 lead. Evans hit one of two with 6.9 seconds left to cut the margin to 70-68 before Skidmore sealed the victory. The game appeared to be one-sided early as the Mountaineers scored the first seven points. But the visitors from Union County clawed their way back and overtook the Mountaineers in the final minute of the quarter for an 18-17 lead going into the second chapter. Kings Mountain re-
Cox Mill scored its last 22 points from the foul line to wrap up its 76-59 victory over Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers in the third round of the state 3A playoffs Saturday night at Parker Gymnasium. The win moved the Chargers into a fourth round game last night against Robinson to see which team makes it to the state’s final four. Kings Mountain ended its season with a 20-9 record. Freshman Wendell Moore, who is already being scouted by numerous Division I teams, led the Chargers with 30 points, including 13-of-14 free throws in the closing minutes. Cox Mill ended up hitting 22 of 25 free throws in the fourth quarter and 38 of 45 for the game while the Mountaineers managed only 7 of 20. Kings Mountain was forced to begin fouling midway through the fourth quarter to try to dig into the Chargers’ big lead. Cox Mill led by 54-39 after their final field goal by Corey Cline with 6:37 remaining. The Mountaineers got a basket by Omar Petty and a free throw from Jason Skidmore to trim the margin to 54-42 at the 4:57 mark, but the Chargers were dead-on from the line after that. The game began with both teams having trouble penetrating the other’s defense. Kings Mountain’s
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Kings Mountain’s Jacob Skidmore draws the attention of four East Gaston defenders in last week’s state playoff game at Parker Gym. (Photos by Gary Smart)
Boys win, girls lose in playoff openers Kings Mountain’s boys finished with a bang to win their opening round state playoff game over East Gaston 64-46 last Tuesday at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium. In girls playoff action, the Lady Mountaineers took an early exit with a 49-38 loss to West Henderson. Kings Mountain’s girls jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead but it didn’t take West Henderson long to overcome it. The Lady Mountaineers rallied in the fourth quarter to
cut the margin to 41-37 on a Leeasia Rhodes bucket with three minutes remaining, but West Henderson pulled away at the foul line. After the Lady Mountaineers’ quick start, they cooled off and trailed 11-7 after the first quarter but rallied in the second quarter to go into halftime down by just 19-16. Taylor Hovek scored eight of her 14 points in the third period as West stayed on top 32-26 after three See ROUND 1, Page 2B
Kings Mountain’s Hannah Clark drives for a basket in last week’s state playoff game with West Henderson at the KMHS gym.
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Mountaineer tennis eyes big year With three starters and 11 players overall returning from last year’s second place team, Kings Mountain High’s tennis team expects to give defending champion Shelby a tough fight for this year’s title in the South Mountain Athletic Conference. Returning starters are Dylan Ervin, Gibson Conner and Bailey Goodson. Also looking to break into the starting lineup are Landon Ervin, Dane Skeith,
Jeremiah Fite and Micah Randall. Rounding out the rest of the lineup are returning players Richard Fernandez, Michael Sparks, Andrew Estridge and Austin Ledbetter. “I look for the conference championship to come down to Shelby and the Mountaineers,” says veteran coach Rick Henderson. “Our senior duo of Dylan Ervin and Conner bring a wealth of talent to the top
two singles positions as well as being one of the best doubles team in the state.” The elder Ervin and Conner are coming off their best season ever as they qualified for the state championships in doubles last season. They were one of only 16 doubles teams to qualify for the championships. Unfortunately, in their first round they drew a very strong team from Marvin Ridge and lost in straight sets. The Marvin Ridge team went on
to win the state championship. “I do look for our two seniors to repeat in the championships at the end of the season,” Henderson said. The Mountaineers have lost only one match in the last two years. The one loss was against Shelby last year. “I look for our team to qualify the dual team matches for the third year in a row,” Henderson said. “We’ve yet to get past the
first round the last couple of years, but hopefully this will be a breakthrough year. I’m very optimistic about our chances to win the conference championship, but as always it will be tough beating Shelby. “Losing five seniors will hurt the depth of our team, but our players have been practicing hard these last couple of weeks.” Henderson said Goodson and Skeith will help the team win a lot of matches.
“They have gotten quicker and stronger over the off season, so I’m excited about our team. Staying healthy throughout the season will be a big bonus.” Henderson is beginning his ninth year as head coach. The Mountaineers were scheduled to kick off their season yesterday at Forestview.
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Front row, left to right, Cassidy Calhoun, Logan Pace, Lauren Campbell. Back row Raegan Buchanan, Nicola Bridges, Mackenzie Ramsey, Georgia Moss, Lyndsey Deaver and Olivia Martin. Not pictured Virginia Dellinger, Ashley Rhom, Paloma Dettloff and Natalie Lutz. (Photo submitted)
KM Monsters win tournament The KM Monsters recently competed in a regional 5V5 tournament at the Strikers Soccer Center in Huntersville. The team was formed by a group of former and prospective Kings Mountain High soccer players in an effort to prepare for their upcoming high school season.
The team performed well, winning each game in dominant fashion. Over the weekend the Monsters knocked out well known opponents from large clubs in the North Carolina. The KM girls racked up 44 goals and allowed only 11.
quarters. Jaia Wilson also scored 14 for the visitors. Freshmen Hannah Clark and Sarah Drennan led the KM attack with 17 and nine points, respectively. Kings Mountain’s boys may have gotten a little more than they expected early as the 11-13 East Gaston Warriors battled them tooth and nail for most of three quarters. Jacob Colvard’s only bucket of the night gave the Warriors a 20-18 lead at the end of the first period but two free throws by Jacob Skidmore and a field goal by Omar Petty to start the second quarter put the Mountaineers back on top. Kings Mountain went on to lead 37-31 at the break. East Gaston rallied early in the third period and cut the difference to 37-34 on a three by Alex Adams. KM’s Dante Starr hit a threepointer on two consecutive
Kings Mountain freshman Sarah Drennan fires from long range in last week’s state 3A playoff game with West Henderson. (Photo by Gary Smart) trips down the floor and Kings Mountain went on to lead by 49-39 after three. The Mountaineer defense basically shutdown the East offense after that, limiting the Warriors to just one shot at the goal. Meanwhile, the offense clicked on all cylinders and stretched the lead to as many as 21 points (6443) before turning the game over to the reserves in the final minutes.
Skidmore led the scoring with 22 points, including 10 in the first quarter and 18 in the first half. Starr scored 19, with his first five goals coming from behind the 3-point arc. Adams and Nash Jaminson scored 12 each for the Warriors. BOYS GAME KM (64) – Hill 8, Petty 2, Skidmore 22, Starr 19,
Helton 8, Littlejohn 5. EG (46) – Brown 5, Colvard 2, Abernathy 8, Adams 12, Jaminson 12, Brown 2, Grice 3, Johnson 2. GIRLS GAME KM (38) – Hunter 4, Pressley 2, Rhodes 4, Clark 17, Drennan 9, Ellis 3. WH (49) – Smith 4, Wilson 14, Hovek 14, Gilliam 11, Ward 3, Carrick 2.
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Kings Mountain’s Omar Petty (15) lays one in over Cox Mill’s Jesse Maleet in Saturday’s state playoff game at KMHS. (Photo by Gary Smart)
COX MILL: Mounties end playoff run against tough Charger team From Page 1B only leads of the game came at 2-0 on a put back from Skidmore at the 6:30 mark of the first period, and Skidmore’s trey from the corner which made it 5-3 at the 4:50 mark. Cox Mill came back lead 9-7 at the end of the first quarter. The Chargers increased their margin to 31-15 before back-to-back treys by Dante Starr and
Demetrius Hill in the final 20 seconds of the half cut the difference to 31-21. Consecutive threes by Skidmore and Hill cut the difference to 39-33 with 4:30 left in the third period, but the Mountaineers could not get any closer. Brown’s old-fashioned three put Cox Mill up 48-36 going into the fourth period. Messiah Baptiste contributed 25 points and Jonathan Earl added 12 to give the Chargers three players
in double figures. Hill and Skidmore scored 17 points each for the Mountaineers. Petty and Starr added 10 apiece. That foursome closed out their prep careers after helping the Mountaineers win their first conference championship since 2004. KM (59) – Hill 17, Petty 10, Skidmore 17, Starr 10, Littlejohn 3, Mosley 2. CM (76) – Moore 30, Baptiste 25, Earl 12, Cline 2, Goode 6, Maleet 2.
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gained the lead just 16 seconds into the second period on a lay-in by freshman Zeke Littlejohn, and didn’t relinquish it. Dante Starr scored off an assist from Kavin Mosley to put the Mountaineers up 35-24 before Evans hit two baskets to cut the margin to 35-28 at the break. Skidmore’s free throw pushed the lead back to double digits (38-28) and Starr and Omar Petty assisted each other on baskets to put the Mountaineers up 45-30 with four minutes remaining in the third. Mosley’s threepointer from the corner with 20 seconds left gave the Mountaineers their biggest lead at 55-39. Kings Mountain had one of its most balanced scoring attack of the season with four players hitting double figures and two others barely missing. Skidmore led with 16 – all of them
Kings Mountain freshman Zeke Littlejohn goes past Sun Valley’s Jarred Johnson (5) for a lay-up in Thursday’s state tournament game at Parker Gym. (Photo by Gary Smart) coming in the second half – and Josh Helton hit several big baskets to finish with 15, including 10 in the first half. Hill and Petty added 11 points each, Starr had nine and Littlejohn seven. Evans led all scorers with 21 points, including four
treys, and Houston Finklea scored 18 for the Spartans. KM (72) – Hill 11, Petty 11, Skidmore 16. Starr 9, Helton 15, Littlejohn 7, Mosley 3. SV (68) – Miller 7, Finklea 18, Evans 21, Brown 4, Swartz 6, Johnson 4.
Sports This Week Thursday, March 3 2 p.m. – High school golf, South Point at Kings Mountain.
soccer, Kings Mountain at Burns (JV/V DH). 6 p.m. – High school softball, Kings Mountain at Burns.
Friday, March 4 4 p.m. – High school baseball, Kings Mountain at Burns (JV/V DH). 4 p.m. – High school track, Kings Mountain at Polk Co. 5 p.m. – High school
Tuesday, March 8 4 p.m. – High school baseball, Shelby at Kings Mountain (JV/V DH). 6 p.m. – High school softball, Shelby at Kings Mountain.
6 p.m. – High school soccer, Shelby at Kings Mountain (varsity only). Wednesday, March 9 4 p.m. – High school track, multi team meet at Kings Mountain. 5 p.m. – High school soccer, Kings Mountain at Hickory (JV/V DH).
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Mountaineer baseball JV Mountaineers opens season with win beat North Gaston Kings Mountain High opened its baseball season Tuesday with a 5-0 victory over the North Gaston Wildcats. The Mountaineers broke a scoreless tie in the top of the fifth with a single run. After an Alec Seward single and stolen base, Palmer Davis doubled home the go-ahead run. Kings Mountain added two more runs in the sixth on consecutive hits from Will Wilson, Thomas Lavin and John Bell. KM
finished the scoring with two more in the seventh. Thomas Lavin had two hits to lead KM’s 9-hit attack. Matt Absher and John Bell had doubles. Steven Russell got the win, scattering four hits over 4 1/3 innings. Bryson Bailey and Madisyn Bolin saw relief action to finish the game. Kings Mountain travels to Burns Friday and hosts Shelby next Tuesday. JV action begins at 4 p.m. followed by the varsity at 7.
Kings Mountain High’s JV baseball team opened its season Tuesday with a 10-3 win over North Gaston at Lancaster Field. The Mountaineers took an early lead in the first when David Bell walked, moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Alec Bell, took third on Daniel Bagwell’s single to left, and scored on a RBI groundout by Josh Ledford. The score stood until the fifth when North Gaston took a 3-1 lead. Kings Mountain responded with eight runs in the bottom of the fifth and
finished off the win with a run in the sixth. Leading hitters for KM were Alec Bell and Daniel Bagwell with two hits each. Also picking up hits were Josh Ledford, Landry Crawford, KC Champion, Joe Ruffalo and Thomas Harrison. Playing great defense were Josh Ledford and Alec Bell. KC Champion was the winning pitcher. The JVs travel to Burns Friday and host Shelby next Tuesday. Both games begin at 4 p.m.
KMHS Baseball Roster # 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 16 18 19 20 25
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Galaxy Quest March 11
KMHS golfers open with win Kings Mountain High defeated Crest and Burns in golf Monday at Kings Mountain Country Club. The Mountaineers shot a 327. Crest shot 345 and Burns 407. KM’s Alex Goff was medalist with a 77. Hunter Ward shot 82, and Dawson Adams and Carson Bailey each shot 84. Kings Mountain is home again Thursday at 2 p.m. with a nine-hole match against South Point.
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Cleveland County Astronomical Society and Mauney Memorial Library will present “Galaxy Quest on Friday, March 11, from 6-9 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail, 807 S. Battleground Ave. Take your flashlight and wear walking shoes. The
solar viewing adventure, a free event, begins at the Gateway Trail parking lot and continues up to the Plateau Trail after dark for more astronomical viewings. Telescopes will be provided for gazing. Register for the event with www. mauneylibrary.org
Board game bonanza WEST SCHOOL FOURTH GRADERS - West School Fourth graders studied rocks and minerals and had some help from a representative from Schiele Museum in identifying them. From left above Savonah Burris and across from her at the table are Sara Kate Bridges and Meile Songalia. Alesa Doty, Title I teacher, is beside of Savonah looking at the selections of rocks. Photo by LIB STEWART
Have those old games in the closet lost their luster? Try something new at Mauney Memorial Library Community Room Saturday, March 19, from 2-5
p.m. The new game “Five Tribes” is a game that unites the tribes of Naqala. Sign up at www.mauneylibrary.org or call 7392371.
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of your hospital and medical insurance. To locate Advantage plans in your area that provides vision coverage, visit Medicare.gov/find-a-plan or call 800-633-4227. But before enrolling in a plan, check the benefit details to ensure the plan’s vision coverage includes routine eye exams, eyeglass frames and lenses. You can switch from original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan each year during the open enrollment period, which is between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7. If, however, you don’t want a Medicare Advantage plan, you can still get coverage by purchasing an inexpensive vision insurance policy – see eHealthInsurance.com. Policy costs vary depending on where you live, but they usually start at around $6 to $9 per month for an individual. Before signing up, make sure your savings potential is worth the cost of the premiums and copays. Discount Stores Purchasing eyeglasses from discount retailers is another way to save. Costco is one of the best discount stores for good eyewear and low prices. Eyeglasses cost an average of around $150, but to
shop there you have to pay a $55 annual membership fee. Some other good retail options for low prices include For Eyes Optical, BJ’s Optical, Sam’s Club and Walmart. You also need to find out if you are eligible for any discounts. Many retailers provide discounts to membership groups like AARP and AAA. AARP members, for example, can get 30 percent off a pair of prescription eyeglasses as well as discounts on eye exams at any LensCrafters, most participating Pearle Vision, Sears Optical, Target Optical, JCPenney Optical and thousands of private optometrist offices. Look Online Buying eyeglasses online can also offer huge savings. Some online stores like ZenniOptical.com, Goggles4u.com and EyeBuyDirect.com sell prescription eyeglasses for as little as $7 plus shipping. These sites let you upload a photo of your face, so you can see what you’d look like in different frames. Or, for a fancier choice of frames see WarbyParker.com, which offers single-vision glasses for $95. They even offer a free program where you can
request up to five pairs to try on at home for five days. To purchase glasses online, you’ll need your eyeglass prescription from a local eye doctor, plus your pupillary distance number, which is the distance, measured in millimeters, between the centers of your pupils in each eye. Low-Income Assistance If your income is low, depending on where you live, there may be some local clinics that provide free or discounted eye exams and eyeglasses. Put in a call to your local Lions Club to see what’s available in your area. See directory. lionsclubs.org for contact information. You may also be able to get free eyeglasses through New Eyes (new-eyes. org, 973-376-4903), a nonprofit organization that provides free eyeglasses through a voucher program to people in financial need. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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North Elementary School Awards for Second Nine Weeks 2015/16 A Honor Roll 1st Grade: Nicholas Adkins, Russel Canipe, Matthew Coleman, Leah Crowell, Landon Hastings, Noah King, Lilly Williams, Riley Roark, Brady Shelton, Gabrial Thomas, Bella Wagoner, Kalashja Womic, Jordan Adams , A’Niyah Brooks, Kennedy Byers, Kammyah Caldwell, Lucas Donovan, Vianey Duran, Alexis Glover, Alena Gregg, Gavyn Hutchins, Aiden Kendrick, Peyton Strange, Trinity Arwood, Kalvin Davidson, Azeania Kilgore, Betsy Lara Garcia, Lincoln McDaniel, Wesley Rayfield, Landon Smith, Noah Rhodes, Rasilyn Smith, Jaylen Tate, and Jariah Guyton. 2nd Grade: Aiden Biddix, Madison Canipe, Bradley Floyd, Kailand Horn, Cameron Laye, Shaelah rice, Bree Rogers, Mallory Sims, Jordan Torres, William West, Kegan Anderson, Carson Bell, Bryce Davis, Aai’brya Evans, Jaedyn Graham, Sabrina Howell, Kayla McSwain, Rayhuana Robbins, Chloe Anthony, Chloe Carringer, Tayler Elliott, Chase Cape, Uriah Gunnon, Wiley Rainey, Havyn Boyce, Macy Wilson, Sarah Glen Eagle, Josiah Hill, Na’cher Hopper, Jacob Martin, and Sila Murdan. 3rd Grade: Hayden Gleason, Shawnette Adams, Aiden Evans, Tyler Furman, Madison Lucas, Tyler Talbert, Simone Anderson, Amir Boyd, Sakhia Boswell, Kaydence Smith, Brei-ahna Canipe, Jarvis Guyton, Will Varner, Kylee Whetstine, and Samuel Yelton. 4th Grade: Latiah Caldwell, Chance Habel, Jaidyn Moses, Kiki Richardson, Kaleb Surratt, Taylor Canipe, Elliot Habel, Matthew Morrow, Javon Smith, Anthony Anselmo, Tucker
Cash, Samantha Harrelson, Cheyanne Reynolds, and Noah Smith. AB Honor Roll 1st Grade: Alex Glover, Willoe Grindle, Luis Hernandez, Zamere Jeter, Kadence Moshier, Aubri Adams, Analia Lara Garcia, Zachariah Deaton, Holdyn Gibson, Amya Hennion-Adams, Makayla Story, Lazya Black, Ethan Crawford, and Bastiaan Flores-Deras. 2nd Grade: Kody Cannova, Khamauri Davidson, Lathan Feemster, Angelinne Hernandez, McKenziie Lowery, Israel Wesley, Alicia Williams, Brandon Bolen, Natral Hopper, Jamie Herron, Kadan Campion, Dakota Harrelson, John Bradley Ledbetter, Ahmad Leggett, Sean Lowe, Brasdin Moore, Jacob Morrow, Bobby Moses, Viviana Tinoco, Wesley Turner, and Colston Wright. 3rd Grade: Anthony Braswell, Zamauri Morton, Danielle Cotton, Haleigh DeWeese, Naryia Edwards, Jeremiah Amaya-deras, Kylie Gibson, Alyssa Glover, Anna Gottlieb, Emma Gottlieb, Sanuel Hanvy, Peyton Hastings, Zariah Covington-Rodgers, Josh Davis, Olivia Hernandez Soto, Jeremiah Hill, Kallie McCoid, and Kaberan Wilhort. 4th Grade: Owen Jones, Paige Beam, Turner Brown, Jayden Byers, Chase Leming, Genesis Tinoco, Summer Altman, Kaley Arter, Cahse Clark, Immanuel Feemster, Jensyn Gunnon, Kagan Kipruch, Rikard Ploeger, Jordan Whetstine, Reed Cooper, Adam Cox, Alex Jackson, Justice Wesley, and Emani Williams. Kindergarten Top Tigers: (This award is for Kindergarten only. Given
to Hard working and high achieving students) Aubrey Bell, Jeremiah Covington-Floyd, Jacob Denning, Moriah Goins, Alex Smith, Chance Cannova, Aubree Best, Jacoby Blankenship, Madyson Camp, Kai Frishhmuth, Jordyn Haynes, Layton McNeely, Avaclaire Moss, Silas Tate, Jarrett Linder, Kevin Bell, Hailey Furman, Autumn Hayes, Antwain Ross, Samantha Sellers, Blake Bolen, Lotus Yancey, Cayden Smith, and Eliliano Bedoya. Kindergarten and First Grade Top Readers Kindergarten: Aubrey Bell, Avaclaire Moss, and Lotus Yancey First Grade: Brady Shelton, Kammyah Caldwell, and Landon Smith Terrific Kids: Kindergarten: Alex Smith, Jeremiah Covington-Floyd, Aubree Best, Javion Hill, Westley Barnes, and Emiliano Bedoya. First Grade: Alex Glover, Kalashja Womic, Alexis glover, A’Niyah Brooks, Makayla Story and Brayden Shuler. Second Grade: Xavier Adams, KHmauri Davidson, Jayden Byars, Natral Hopper, Macy Wilson, and Brasdin Moore. Third Grade: Anthiony Braswell, Zamauri Morton, Aiden Evans, Danielle Cotton, Zyon Barnett, Tyler McIntyre, Jarvis Guyton, and Kaberan Wilhort. Fourth Grade: Jaidyn Moses, Chase Smith, Summer Altman, Javon Smith, Samantha Harrelson, and Anthony Anselmo. Principal’s Pals: Kindergarten: Tanner Arwood, Aubrey Bell, Jayden Callahan, Chance
Cannova, Makensea Carver, Jeremiah Covington-Floyd, Jacob Denning, Moriah Goins, Qua'Terius Goode, Hannah Morrow, Malaysia Potlow, Joshua Reaves, Alex Smith, Ava Thomas, Yahzeem Williams, Parker Barrett, Aubree Best, Jacoby Blankenship, Madyson Camp, Guiliana Canipe, Makenzie Dixon, Kai Frishmuth, Jordyn Haynes, Javion Hill, Amiriah Leggett, Layton McNeely, Marie Morrow, Avaclaire Moss, Paxton Murray, Tysean Pendergrass, Kaedyn Proctor, Joslyn Starnes, Silas Tate, Westley Barnes, Emiliano Bedoya, Kevin Bell Jr., Blake Bolen, Colton Bridges, Hailey Furman, Alex Grigg, Autumn Hayes, Audrina Jones, Jarrett Linder, Jessica Lopez, Haylie Morrow, Nathaniel Roper, Antwain Ross, Samantha Sellers, Cayden Smith, and Lotus Yancey. First Grade: Nicholas Adkins, Russel Canipe, Matthew Coleman, Leah Crowell, Alex Glover, Willoe Grindle, Landon Hastings, Luis Hernandez, Za'mere Jeter, Noah King, Lilly Williams, Kadence Moshier, RJ Palmer, MaL'achi Powell, Riley Roark, Brady Shelton, Gabrial Thomas, Isabella Wagoner, Kalashja Womic, Jordan Adams, A'niyah Brooks, Kennedy Byers, Kammyah Caldwell, Zachariah Deaton, Lucas Donovan, Vianey Duran, Alexis Glover, Alena Gregg, Gavyn Hutchins, Aiden Kendrick, A'Nyah Stevenson, Trinity Arwood, Bradley Canipe, Ethan Crawford, Kalvin Davidson, Bastiaan Flores-Deras, Holdyn Gibson, Jariah Guyton, Amaya Hennion-Adams, Azeania
Kilgore, Betsy LaraGarcia, Lincoln McDaniel, Wesley Rayfield, Noah Rhodes, Brayden Shuler, Rasilyn Smith, Landon Smith, Makayla Story, and Jaylen Tate. Second Grade: Xavier Adams, Aiden Biddix, Kody Cannova, Bradley Floyd, Kailand Horn, Trenton Hutchins, Adrian L a y e , McKenzie Lowery, Malachi Miller, Shaelah Rice, Abrianna Rogers, Mallory Sims, Jordan Torres, Israel Wesley, William West, Alicia Williams, Kegan Anderson, Chloe Anthony, Carson Bell, Brandon Bolen, Chase Cape, Chloe Carringer, Bryce Davis, Tayler Elliott, Aaibrya Evans, Jaedyn Graham, Uriah Gunnon, Jamie Herron, Natral Hopper, Luke Hough, Sabrina Howell, Darian Jewell, Justin Lawson, Kayla M c Swain, Wiley Rainey, Rayhuana Robbins, Precious Adams, Havyn Boyce, Kadan Campion, Macy Carico Wilson, Sarah Glen Eagle, J'Lyn Hall, Dakota Harrelson, Josiah Hill, Na'Cher Hopper, John Ledbetter, Ahmad Leggett, Sean Lowe, Jacob-Michael Martin, Brasdin Moore, Jacob Morrow, Bobbie Moses, Sila Murdan, Viviana Tinoco, and Wesley Turner. Third Grade: Simone Anderson, Amir Boyd, Danielle Cotton, Haleigh DeWeese, Naryia Edwards, KeSean Ellington, Aiden Evans, Tyler Furman, Elysia Granger, Madison Lucas, Emileigh Marr, Triston Pettyjohn, Destiny Potlow, Dakota Shirey, Tyler Talbert, Isaac Walker, Zavion Wilson, Jeremiah Amaya-Deras, Zyon Barnett, Latarioanna
Black, Sakhia Boswell, Logan Fowler, Kylie Gibson, Alyssa Glover, Anna Gottlieb, Emma Gottlieb, Samuel Hanvy, Peyton Hastings, Jeremiah Hunter, Tyler McIntyre, Cody Morrow, Damiso Nightingale, Kaydence Smith, Nydria Watkins, Ty'Shonna Whittenburg, Aaron Byars, Brei-ahna Canipe, Zariah Covington-Rodgers, Caroline Crenshaw, Joshua Davis, Sarafina Grigg , Jarvis Guyton, Olivia Hernandez Soto, Jeremiah Hill, Madison Jackson, ZaNiyiaha McCleave, Kallie McCoid, William Varner, Kylee Whetstine, Kaberan Wilhoit, Jalea Williams, and Samuel Yelton. Fourth Grade: Nathan Adkins, Paige Beam, Turner Brown, Jayden Byers, Latiah Caldwell, Devonte' Downs, Chance Habel, Brandon Leming, Jaidyn Moses, Anayah Nightingale, William Owens, Akireona Richardson, Jayden Smith, Chase Smith, Kaleb Surratt, Genesis Tinoco, Michael Washburn, Summer Altman, Matthew Anthony, Kaley Arter, Terry Canipe, Chase Clark, Kenia Davidson, Immanuel Feemster, Jensyn Gunnon, Elliot Habel, AJ Jackson, Kagan Kopruch, Matthew Morrow, Rikard Ploeger, Nahun Ponce Deras, Javon Smith, Jordan Whetstine, Hannah Allen, Anthony Anselmo, Cameron Carringer, Tucker Cash, Olyvia Clark, Reed Cooper, Adam Cox, Abbegail Craig, Samantha Harelson, Alex Jackson, Lexi Jackson, Robert Kendrick, Cheyanne Reynolds, Noah Smith, Jonathan Seright, Justice Wesley, Emily Whitmire, Emani Williams.
Grover Elementary School Awards for the Second Nine Weeks 2015/16 Grover Elementary School has announced the second nine weeks honor rolls and awards. A HONOR ROLL - Lucas Bradley, Andreya Byers, Journey Stewart, Lily Bridges, Savanna Chopp, Canyon Evans, Cole McKenzie, Ian Rogers-Ware, Karma Tennant, Cody Wright, Seanna Haynes, Cade Leigh, Hayley McMahan, Trevor Moore, Katie Murray, Georgia Short, Tyler Stenger, Avionna Foster, Kamren Hord, Soren Odums, Vernon Roberts, Emma Stocker, Kassie Adams, Adrian Aragon, Raylee Clark, Camaron Payne, Jada Saldo, Drew Trombetta, Abigail Lowrance, Hadden Timmons,
Christopher Ellis, Marquis Haynes, Melody Hill, Abigail Lewis, Caroline Tessneer, Adalie Marion, Nora Bridges, Madison Brooms, Robert Diaz, Jacob Gilbert, Aaliyah Haynes, Caitlynn Hinson, Mia Lewis, Sadie Mauney, Alyssa Tyner, Luis Cedillo, Karman Floyd, Bethany Harris, Kaydence Heath, Jaylyn Irvin, Camron Loomis, Allysia Pettis, Justice Roberts and Caleb Smith. A/B HONOR ROLL – Waylon Yelton, Laci Webb, Desaray Richards, Trystan Jones, Maysa Jackson, Joshua Hedrick, Bransyn Bolin, Braedyn Bolin, Jeremiah Adams, Dominik Loomis, Jaydn Smith, Ashton Vouthiving, Azaria McCorkle, Lauren
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Cleveland County School Employee February Spotlight ERIN MCWHIRTER Social Studies Teacher and Volleyball/Basketball Coach at Crest High
MIGUEL ANGEL RIVERA Plumber at Maintenance Division II CCS Work History - I began my career with Clevel a n d County Schools as a custodian at Marion Elementary and worked MIGUEL ANGEL there for 2 RIVERA and a half years. I accepted the opportunity to work in the Maintenance Department with yard maintenance, and am now a plumber with the school system. I appreciate the opportunity - afforded me by the leadership in Plant Operations - to work with a very good group of people in Maintenance Division II. Education - Graduated from High Schools in 199 and have completed a variety of electrical and welding certification courses. Family - I have been married for 22 years to my beautiful wife, Mayda Rivera, and have a son, Jose Miguel. We currently reside in Shelby. What do you like best about your school/work location? The people I work with. |If you could give students one piece of advice, what would it be and why? Stay in school and all your dreams will come true. Why is Cleveland County Schools special to you? I have been afforded the opportunity to grow as individual.
CCS Work History - I am a product of Cleveland County Schools. I went to Boiling Springs a n d Springm o r e E l e mentary schools, as well ERIN as Crest McWHIRTER M i d dle and Crest High (Class of 2008). This is my 4th year teaching in Cleveland County. I began at Crest Middle School teaching 8th grade language arts and social studies. I then taught 9th grade English for a year. During my third year, I taught Civics and Economics, and I am currently teaching World History and American History to high school freshmen and juniors. Family - My parents are Alan and Lena McWhirter. My dad is the Finance Manager for Cleveland County YMCA and my mom owns her own cleaning service. I have one sister, Kendyl, who is a Physical Education Teacher in Guilford County Schools. My boyfriend, John, works at FMC Lithium. My grandparents, Carl and Carolyn McWhirter, were both teachers at Kings Mountain High Schools. Education - I graduated from Appalachian State University in 2012 as a North Carolina Teaching Fellow with a degree in History Secondary Education. What do you like best about your school/work location? I work at one of the best schools in the state! Crest High School truly is an amazing place. My coworkers are like family. I get to work with an incredible student body who is constantly keeping me laughing and pushing me to innovate in the classroom. My students are creative, inspiring, and bring so much
joy to my life. If you could give students one piece of advice, what would it be and why? Thomas Edison famously said that “genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration.” No matter where you came from, who your parents are, what you look like, or your history, working hard will ALWAYS get you far in life. It’s all about your attitude! My students know McWhirter’s classroom motto of “peace, love, and positivity.” If you show those 3 things, you’re going to be alright. Why is Cleveland County Schools special to you? Cleveland County Schools has helped mold me into the person I am today. I credit my decision to become a teacher to the inspiration I received at Crest High School as a student. CCS also took a chance on me and has given me the opportunity to work with wonderful young people on a daily basis. LOVERNE LOMICK Business Teacher at Shelby Middle School CCS Work History - I have worked for Cleveland County Schools for 20 years. I have b e e n a Career and TechniLOVERNE cal Ed LOMICK ucation Teacher at Shelby Middle School for all of those 20 years. Family - My husband, Defay and I, built our home in Gaston County 10 years ago. Therefore, we reside in Gastonia. We are the proud parents of 3 boys who are all honor roll students at their schools. Nelson is a freshman at South Point High, Addison is in the 7th grade at Cramerton Middle and Bryson is in the 4th grade at New Hope Elementary. They are very active in sports particularly
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recertification of his or her credential. The Clinical Refresher for Medical Assistants class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from March 1 through March 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the David Belk Cannon Health Education Institute on the Gaston College Dallas Campus. The fee for the 15-hour class is $72. To register online for the Clinical Refresher for Medical Assistants class, click on WebAdvisor at www.gaston. edu and follow the links for Continuing Education. Registration forms can also be mailed in. Call Gaston College’s Continuing Education Department at 704-922-2244 to receive a registration form or for additional information about the class.
Pre-school screening March 7-11 Cleveland County Schools will hold pre-school screenings for the 2016-17 school year on March 7-11, 2016 at the Office of School Readiness, 308 W. Marion St., Shelby, Building B. This is the small building near the tennis courts. Parking is in back. To schedule an appointment for children who live in Cleveland County and will be 4 years old by August 31 call 704-476-8064 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Appointments will be made until all are booked. No appointments will be made after Feb. 26, 2016.
basketball, soccer and track and excel in each sport. They are also involved in the community through the Gastonia Piedmont Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, in which I serve as chapter President. Through Jack and Jill, our boys have the opportunity volunteer, support philanthropy and perform community service. We are also members of Center Baptist Church in Gastonia, North Carolina. Education - Bachelor of Science Degree from North Carolina A&T State University What do you like best about your school/work location? I enjoy working with the middle school aged children. I enjoy teaching business and computer skills that students will use throughout their future. |If you could give students one piece of advice, what would it be and why? Always set goals in life and try to reach those goals. The goals should guide the way you think, the decisions you make and the path you take to reach those goals. Why is Cleveland County Schools special to you? It’s a great place to work. The small town where everyone knows everyone. MANDY BEST Reading Intervention Specialist/PST Coordinator at Fallston Elementary CCS Work History - I have taught at Fallston Elementary for all 16 years I have b e e n in the teaching profession. I MANDY taught BEST 1st grade for 2 years before moving to kindergarten for 9 years. I have been a reading interventionist and our school’s PST Coordinator for the past 5 years. I am a graduate of Burns High
School. I also attended Burns Middle School and Fallston Elementary. Family - My wonderful husband, Brad, is a captain with the City of Gastonia Fire Department. I have two beautiful stepdaughters. My oldest, Kelsey, is a senior at Highland School of Technology and my 11-year-old, Kailey, is a 5th grader at Costner Elementary School in Gaston County. Education - After graduating from Burns High School, I attended Gardner-Webb University, graduating in 2000 with my B.S. in Elementary Education (K-6). In 2008, I earned my Master’s degree in Reading Education K-12 from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. What do you like best about your school/work location? I love working in the community where I was born and raised. Although I now live over 45 minutes away, I still love to come to work at Fallston every day. The teachers I had throughout my education from this community have helped make me the person and teacher I am today. My Fallston co-workers are like a second family to me and, for that, I am grateful. If you could give students one piece of advice, what would it be and why? A little kindness goes a long way...you never know what obstacles others are facing in their lives and how much a simple smile or word of encouragement could mean to them. Why is Cleveland County Schools special to you? Cleveland County Schools will always be dear to my heart because I grew up here as a student, and now work in the school system as a teacher. I believe in, and have experienced first-hand, the high caliber educators we have in our school system and the genuine care and concern they have for their students. Our system strives to improve the quality of education for all students in Cleveland County.
JAKE WILSON Assistant Principal at Kings Mountain Intermediate CCS Work History - I am a graduate of Burns High where m y mother taught for many years. I taught 3rd grade for 1 JAKE year at WILSON Bethware Elementary. After that I took a leave of absence to take part in the NC Principal Fellows Program. During this two-year experience, I was a full-time principal intern at Cleveland Early College High School. I am currently an assistant principal at Kings Mountain Intermediate -- Go Pioneers! Family - My wife, Briana Wilson, is an AIG Language Arts teacher at Kings Mountain Middle School. My daughter, Makinzy, attends Kings Mountain Intermediate. Education - I earned a BA in Elementary Education from UNC Charlotte. I earned a Masters in School Administration from UNC Charlotte. I am currently licensed in K-6, school administration, and curriculum support. What do you like best about your school/work location? By far, my favorite thing about Kings Mountain Intermediate School is the professionals with whom I work. KMIS employs some of the most talented 5th and 6th grade teachers I have ever worked with! If you could give students one piece of advice, what would it be and why? Never, ever stop learning! Why is Cleveland County Schools special to you? Cleveland County Schools loves its students and its teachers. I have watched CCS constantly make decisions that put teachers and students first. This makes me proud to work in Cleveland County!
I-85 South Welcome Center launches Heritage Trail Visitors to Western North Carolina have a new way to explore the natural and cultural attractions in the mountains and foothills of the state—the Blue Ridge Heritage Trail. The program was officially launched on Thursday, February 25, at 1:30 pm at the I-85 South Welcome Center located at Kings Mountain. The trail encompasses 70 sites in 27 Western North Carolina counties. An interpretive exhibit sign is located at each site to help tell the story of the people and events that have shaped the unique culture of the North Carolina mountains and foothills. Included as part of the Trail are new interactive kiosks located in the five NC Welcome Centers serving as gateways into Western North Carolina. “The new kiosks give travel counselors another valuable tool to use to share North Carolina’s story with visitors.'' Our visitors love the new technology, and we’re proud to work with the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area to implement this project,” said Bryan Gupton, Director of Visitor Services for the NC Department of Commerce. The Trail is not
a “Point A to Point B” trail, but ' many stops throughout the region. People can enjoy a single stop or piece together several sites by theme or subregion. QR codes on each sign will enable travelers with smart phones to locate other nearby sites. “The new Blue Ridge Heritage Trail is an exciting opportunity to engage visitors to our area, give them a deeper experience while they’re here, and encourage them to extend their visits,” said Angie Chandler, Executive Director of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership. “We also encourage the citizens of Western North Carolina to visit the trail sites to learn more about the history and the living traditions that are truly the fabric our distinctive regional culture.” In addition to the kiosks, travelers can pick up a map brochure of the Blue Ridge Heritage Trail at the five western NC Welcome Centers as well as other visitor centers throughout the region and at most sites along the trail. A mobile-friendly website, www.blueridgeheritagetrail. com/"BlueRidgeHeritageTrail.
com, offers even greater details and directions to each site and notes other nearby sites. The project is an initiative of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership and was made possible by Federal Highway Transportation Enhancement funding administered through the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and Haywood County, NC. It was also supported by the Cherokee Preservation Foundation. The North Carolina Department of Commerce reported that in 2015, more than 4.3 million visitors passed through the five NC Welcome Centers that will have the new kiosks, with an economic impact from bookings made through them of $1.1 million. Heritage Tourism in the North Carolina mountains and foothills has a $2.39 billion impact annually and supports approximately 30,000 jobs. “We are pleased to have the opportunity to partner with the NC Department of Commerce for this project,” stated Chandler. “Our goal is to share our heritage and positively impact the tourism economy in the region.”
Get tickets early for Liberty Mountain Tickets for Liberty Mountain are now available online at www.LibertyMountainDrama. com for performance dates beginning on Friday, June 24, 2016. All tickets are assigned seating, so purchase early to get your preferred seat selection. Tickets for all performances except Opening Night, are $20, plus tax and a small transaction fee. Group discounts are available. Questions should be directed to jim@kmlt.org or call
the box office at 704-730-9408. Opening Night 2016 on Friday, June 24, will be a fundraiser event with tickets priced at $100 per person. The event includes dinner, beverages, and special entertainment before the show. Sponsorship opportunities which include tickets to the event are also available. If you want information about becoming a 2016 sponsor or about opening night tickets, please contact Jim Champion
at 704-692-2897. Liberty Mountain was written by Robert (Bob) Inman. It tells the story of our founding fathers’ quest for independence and the impact of the Battle of Kings Mountain. It is produced by Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc. with Patrick Yarns Mills as the Presenting Sponsor. Liberty Mountain is also funded in part by a grant from the Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority.
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City of Kings Mountain Awards
KMHS SWIM TEAM HONORED - Mayor Scott Neisler, pictured, and city council recognized the Kings Mountain High School Women’s Swim Team Tuesday night for an outstanding swim season. From left, Katie Tucker, Hunter Bell, Kassidy Hamrick, Alexis Yates, Coach Tim Stroup, Taylor Johnson, Makayla Ross, Ashley Stenger, and Kevin Lynn, Assistant Coach. Team members not present: Bethany Wilson, Kaitlyn Moss, Madison Weeks and Jessie Oehler. Photo by SARA CARRINGER
YMCA RESOLUTION FROM CITY - The Kings Mountain Family YMCA was presented a certification of recognition and appreciation from the City of Kings Mountain last Tuesday. The Y was congratulated on winning the prestigious National Director's award and aligning its programs with Dixie Youth Baseball. From left, Mayor Scott Neisler makes the presentation to Kevin Osborne, Executive Director of the Kings Mountain Family YMCA, volunteer coach Shane Cole and Sean Mayes. Photo by SARA CARRINGER
CITY EMPLOYEES HONORED - Four employees of the City of Kings Mountain received plaques from Mayor Scott Neisler, pictured, and city council last Tuesday. From left, Jeffrey Randolph;, five year employee with Public Works; Chris Graham, 10 year employee of Kings Mountain Police Department; Rickey Putnam, 20 year employee of Public Works and Public Works Director; and Newt Henson Jr., 30 year employee at Water Resources. Photo by SARA CARRINGER
KMPD HONORED - Kings Mountain Police Chief Melvin Proctor accepts an award from Mayor Scott Neisler and City Council on behalf of his department ( pictured) for the high safety award, No. 37, presented recently and based on the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report, and among cities with population of 5,000 or more and out of 552 municipalities in the state. “I’d put my guys against any other departments in the state,’’ said Proctor , a Kings Mountain policeman for 29 years, including 14 as Chief. PHOTO by SARA CARRINGER
North Elementary Awards
DEASON'S FIRST GRADE A HONOR ROLL – Pictured are first graders in Mrs. Deason's class who were listed on the A honor roll for the recent grading period at North School. From left, Kalashja Womic, Gabriel Thomas, Brady Shelton, Riley Roark, Lilly Williams, Noah King, Peyton Hastings, Leah Crowell, Matthew Coleman, Bella Wagoner, Russell Canipe and Nicholas Adkins. PHOTOS BY MARK BLANTON
NORTH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL PALS – Pictured are North School second graders who were honored as Principal’s Pals at an awards day program recently. Left to right, Seated: Jaedyn Graham, Sabrina Howell, Jamie Herron, Chloe Carringer, Aai’Brya Evans, Carson Bell; standing, left to right, Kayla McSwain, Luke Hough, Uriah Gunnon, Taylor Elliott, Wiley Rainey, Chloe Anthony, Rayhuanna Robbins, Justin Lawson, Natral Hopper, Bryce Davis, Chase Cape, Kegan Anderson and Brandon Bolen.
EAGLE SCOUT - Mayor Scott Neisler presents a plaque to Eagle Scout Chase Stirewalt, recognizing the Kings Mountain Eagle Scout for achieving the Eagle and also for organizing and building eight colorful benches for Davidson Park for soccer players and their families to use during soccer season as his Eagle project. Stirewalt is the son of Richard and Sandra Stirewalt. Photo by SARA CARRIGAN
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H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life and Conference Center March activities a.m.; Intermediate line dance class 10-11: 30 a.m.; 8 week steps to health with Nancy Abasiekong 9:30-10:30 a.m.; bingo 10:30-11:15 a.m. grocery shopping 12 noon-2 p.m.; tiedyed Easter Eggs with Kay Carlisle noon-2 p.m. FRIDAY, MARCH 11: Exercise class 9-9:30 a.m.; coffee and conversation 9-10:30 a.m.; tax assistance by appointment; seniors in motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; wii bowling league 12 noon. SUNDAY, MARCH 13: Daylight Savings Time begins. Set clocks ahead on Saturday, March 12. MONDAY, MARCH 14: HL exercise class 9-9:30 a.m.; ceramics 9:30-11:30 a.m.; seniors in motion 10:30-11:30 a.m. and quilting 12:30-3 p.m. TUESDAY, MARCH 15: Knitting 9-11 a.m.; Bible History 10-11 a.m.; Inspirational Words 11-11:30 a.m.; cooking with Marilyn 10-11 a.m.; volunteer meeting 12:15 p.m.; evening line dance 6-7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16: Faith and Fitness 8:30 a.m., exercise 9:30 a.m.; jewelry making class for beginners, 10 a.m.; blood pressure clinic sponsored by Gentiva 10-11:30 a.m.; seniors in motion 10:30-11: 30 a.m.; beginners dance class 1-2:30 p.m.; jewelry making class 1-2 p.m.; duplicate bridge 1:30-4:30 p.m.; East Elementary School birthday party 10:30 a.m. THURSDAY, MARCH 17: HL class 8-9:30 a,m,; Intermediate Line dance class 10-11:30 a.m.; duplicate bridge 1:30-4:30 p.m. St. Patrick's Day wear green; bingo 10:30-11:15 a.m. FRIDAY, MARCH 18: HL Exercise class 9-9:30 a.m.; coffee and conversation 9-10:30
H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life and Conference Center activities for the month of March, 2016 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2: Faith and witness 8:30 a.m., exercise 9:30 a.m.; jewelry making classes for beginners 10 a.m.; senior support group 10-11 a,.m.; beginners line dance class 1-2:30 p.m.; jewelry making class 1-2 p.m. and duplicate bridge 1:30-4:30 p.m. THURSDAY, MARCH 3: Healthy Lifestyle class 8-9:30 a.m.; Intermediate line dance 10-11:30 a.m.; 8 week steps to health with Nancy Abasiekong 9:30-10:30 a.m.; bingo 10:3011:15 a.m. and duplicate bridge 1:30-4:30 p.m. FRIDAY, MARCH 4: HL exercise class 9-9:30 a.m.; coffee and conversation 9-10:30 a.m.; tax assistance by appointment; seniors in motion 10:3011:30 a.m.; wii bowling league 12 noon. MONDAY, MARCH 7: HL exercise class 9-9:30 a.m.; ceramics 9:30-11:30 a.m.; seniors in motion 10:30-11:30 a.m. and quilting 12:30-3 p.m. TUESDAY MARCH 8: Knitting 9-11 a.m.; Bible History cancelled; knife sharpening 10:30-11:30 a.m. commodities distribution 1-2:30 p.m.; evening line dance 6-7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9: Faith and fitness 8:30-9:30 a.m.; personal care services, manicures and pedicures by appointment only; jewelry class beginners 10 a.m.; seniors in motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; beginners line dance class 1-2:30 p.m.; jewelry making class 1-2 p.m. and dutch lunch bunch to Market Street 11 a.m. THURSDAY, MARCH 10: Healthy Lifestyle class 8-9:30
a.m.; tax assistance by appointment; seniors in motion 10:30-11:30a.m.;Wii bowling league 12 noon. MONDAY, MARCH 21: HL exercise class 9-9:30 a.m.; ceramics 9:30-11:30 a.m.; seniors in motion 10:30-11:30 a.m. with instructors from YMCA; quilting 12:30-3 p.m. SNAP – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 9:3010:30 a.m. Call Karen Grigg for more information and a list of required documentation. 704730-2168. TUESDAY, MARCH 22: knitting 9-11 a.m.; monthly birthday celebration sponsored by Food Lion at 9:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; cooking with Marilyn 10-11 a.m.; Bible History 10-11 a.m.; St. Matthew's PreSchool Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m.; evening line dance 6-7:30 p.m. Medicine drop-off with old, expired, unwanted medicine from 12 noon-4 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23: Faith and fitness 8:30 a.m., exercise 9:30 a.m.; personal care services by appointment only; jewelry making for beginners 10 a.m.; seniors in motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; beginners line dance class 1-2:30 p.m.,jewelry making class 1-2 p.m. THURSDAY, MARCH 24: Healthy Lifestyle class 8-9:30 a.m.; Intermediate Line dance class, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; grocery shopping noon-2 p.m.; Easter party and bingo 10:3011:30 a.m. FRIDAY, MARCH 25: HL exercise class 9:930 a.m.; coffee and conversation 9-10:30 a.m.; tax assistance by appointment; seniors in motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; wii bowling league 12 noon; Good Friday lunch canceled.
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