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PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS - The 2016 Paul Harris Fellows recognized by the Kings Mountain Rotary Club are from left to right Wendy Isbell, Dr. Jerry Eskridge, Larry D. Hamrick Sr., Jerry Simmons and Dr. George Plonk.
Five KM Rotarians Paul Harris Fellows Five Kings Mountain Rotarians were honored with the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow award on April 14 by the Kings Mountain Rotary Club. Dr. James Magar, president, made the presentations during the regular meeting. They are: Wendy Isbell, Dr. Jerry Eskridge, Larry D. Hamrick Sr., Jerry Simmons, and Dr. George Plonk. The Rotary Club made a substantial contribution to
the Rotary Foundation's humanitarian and educational program and used that occasion to honor five Rotarians for their outstanding work in the local club. “Contributions to the Rotary Foundation is a selfless action which is a commitment to reach out to people for a better life across the world for people they will never meet,'' said Magar. He continued, “Rotary can carry on beneficial changes in our world: improved liv-
ing conditions, increased food production, better education, wider availability of treatment and rehabilitation for the sick and disabled, new channels for the flow of international understanding and brighter hope for peace. A shared goal of Rotary and the Paul Harris Fellows is the ideal of good will, peace and u understanding throughout the world.'' Recipients received a certificate, medallion and pin.
City workers spruce-up KM New tags are in the mail
City workers spruce up downtown in a mammoth beautification effort conducted last week. Reece Lovelace, of the Street Department, is on the tractor. Photo by JAN HARRIS The busiest place in the area last week was downtown Kings Mountain where city workers spruced up downtown in a beautification program spearheaded by the Main Street Program led by Jan Harris. It was the first phase of the city's plans to beautify Kings Mountain. The next phase will be a planting day on April 30
with members of Parkwood Baptist Church West Campus. D (Disciple) Now Youth will plant the 4-6 downtown pots still to be painted as well as plant flowers in the new street-level beds and in the new hanging pots on the King Street overhead bridge. Cleaning and pressure washing sidewalks, weeding and depositing gravel for distribution along the railroad kept over 60 city workers busy during the week of April 11. Converging on the downtown area Friday they See CITY, Page 7A
JOSH TUCKER Kings Mountain residents opened their mail boxes this week and found the new Revolutionary War Battle of Kings Mountain license plate they had ordered months ago. Josh Tucker, a student at Cleveland Community College, a history major and fourth person in town to order his tag at City Hall, was quick to put it on his car. If you haven't received your order for the tag it will come from the Department See TAGS, Page 7A
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Kings Mountain Planning and Zoning Board split their vote last Tuesday on a rezoning request by Kiser Enterprises, developer for Cambridge Oaks Apartments Phase I and II. The vote was 4-4 and when Chairman Doug Lawing called for clarification Christy Hutchins, who had abstained from voting, cast her vote against and the final vote was 5-4 against. The Planning and Zoning Board makes recommendations to city council on zoning issues. City Council has the final word. The rezoning request is on next Tuesday's
6 p.m. city council agenda. Tommy Hall's motion to recommend denial of the rezoning request was seconded by Mike Lambert and also voting against were Ronnie Franks, Wayne Paul and Christy Hutchins. Voting for the rezoning request were Max Clark, Bill McMurray, Jim Potter and Maury Williams. The chairman votes only in the case of a tie. Kiser Enterprises wants to add 80 more units on the property between the 800 block of King Street and Phase I. There are 25.48 acres in the entire tract and not all of it would be used for the proposed conditional use.
Kiser Enterprises, Bellevue, Washington, is owned by L. A. (Johnny) Kiser Jr., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. L. Arnold Kiser Sr. of Kings Mountain. The proposed new project will consist of 80 multi-family residential units, associated amenities, parking and driveways. Residential building No. 1 is closest to King Street and will be two stories and the remainder of the residential buildings will be three stories. The community center will be one-story. Amenities included in the plan include a playground area, mail kiosk, covered picnic pavilion and interconnected See P&Z, Page 7A
Redneck Scientific Wins KMFD Firehouse Cook-Off Redneck Scientific of Clayton, NC took the grand prize, $4,000, at Kings Mountain Fire Department's 20th annual Firehouse BBQ Cook-off. “Ya'll ordered up the perfect weather this year,'' said team captain Jerry Stephenson of the grand champion team who was 34th of the 41 teams signing in at the event at the Fire Museum and city's walking track Friday. Organizers were equally enthusiastic. “It went real well, one of the best we've had yet,'' said KMFD Chief Frank Burns. He credited department members and thanked sponsors for making it possible. Midnight Burn of Hendersonville, last year's champion, was second place See COOK-OFF, Page 7A
Mayor Scott Neisler, right, presents the trophy and $4,000 cash prize to Redneck Scientific of Clayton, NC as the grand champion and top winner among 41 barbecue teams in last weekend's big Firehouse BBQ Cook-Off, the 20th annual competition in Kings Mountain. Photo by HALEY WILSON
Earth Day celebration Saturday Fifteen community organizations will participate in Earth Day Saturday from 12 noon until 4 p.m. at Gateway Trails in partnership with the City of Kings Mountain Special Events and Mauney Memorial Library. Crafts and jewelry making by Scrap Exchange of Durham, a non-profit dedicated to promoting creativity, evironmental awareness and community through reuse, will be featured along with many other visitors who will See EARTH DAY, Page 7A
LOG CABIN BAND – Pictured are members of the Log Cabin String Band who will perform Saturday at Earth Day at Gateway Trail. From left, Charles Watts, guitar; John Goldsbury, bass; Tommy Forney, mandolin; Lynn Eskridge, fiddle; and Victoria Johansson, banjo.
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■ OBITUARIES James J. Falls
World War II veteran
James W. Van Dyke liked to laugh
KINGS MOUNTAIN - James W. “Bill” Van Dyke, 68 resident of Kings Mountain, NC, entered into eternal peace in the early morning on April 12, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC. He was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late James Robert Van Dyke and Inez Whetstine Van Dyke. Mr. Van Dyke was a former employee of Duke Power Co. and a General Contractor for 25 years. He retired from Cleveland County Schools and attended Bethlehem Baptist Church. He was an avid golfer, fisherman and an exceptional craftsman. He enjoyed spending time with his family and always filled the room with a joyous contagious laugh. Surviving are his wife of 51 years: Carolyn J. Van Dyke, of the home; daughters, Tammy V. Hendricks and husband, Nick, and Jean V. Wyte and husband, Gary, all of Kings Mountain, and Carol Ann Saldo and husband, Jeffery of Grover; son Billy Dean Van Duke and wife, Tonya, Kings Mountain; brothers Bobby Van Dyke and wife, Darlene, Gastonia, and Jimmy Van Dyke, Grover; sisters Wanda Van Dyke White and husband, Bruce, and Sheila Van Dyke Wilson and husband, Marion, all of Kings Mountain; seven grandchildren Brandon Hendricks, Joshua Hendricks, Elizabeth Dahl, Zackery Saldo, Meridith Wyte, Morgan Van Dyke and Ryan Van Dyke; and two great-grandchildren Mason James Hendricks and soon expecting, Carsen Rhyne Hendricks. The graveside funeral service was conducted Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 5 p.m. at Mountain Rest Cemetery. Dr. Steve Taylor officiated the service. The family received friends Thursday April 14, 2016 from 3-5 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home prior to the service at Mountain Rest Cemetery. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Levine Children’s Hospital, 1000 Blythe Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
Rhonda Rachels SHELBY – Rhonda Rachels, 68, died April 16 at home. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Shelby. The family will receive friends prior to the funeral service from 12 noon until 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ernest E. Champion
former KM resident MADISONVILLE, KY – Ernest “Champ” Eugene Champion, 80, of Madisonville, Ky., former resident of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Champion was born August 21, 1935 in Gaston County, NC to the late Fred Champion and Lalar Bradley Champion. Ernest was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church and was a member of N. H. Shaw No. 608 AF&AM. He worked as a foreman for the Hopkins County Road Department. He enjoyed golf, baking and volunteered at church. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Webb Champion; one son, Shannon ( Anastasia) Champion of Madisonville; two sisters, Evelyn Champion and Joy Lorene (Johnny) Cain and one brother, Perry Joedean (Phyllis) Champion, all of Kings Mountain, NC and one grandchild, Evan Champion. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 15,2016 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Brother Len Young and Rev. Steve Wolford officiating. Burial was at Concord Cemetery in White Plains, Ky. The family received friends from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016 and from noon until the service time Friday, April 15, 2016 at the funeral home. Pallbearers were Shannon Champion, Danny Fireline, Joe Holland, Steve Boheler, Bill Clark, and Kyle Bearden. Honorary pallbearer was Evan Champion. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial contributions to be made to the Awana Bible School at Park Avenue Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barnettstrother.com Barnett Strother Funeral Home, Madisonville, Ky., was in charge of arrangements.
Pete Ware KM native
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLA. - Pete Ware, 64, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., passed away April 13, 2016. Born in Kings Mountain, NC on August 13, 1951, he was the youngest child of the late Howard and Martha Ware. He was self-employed, installing security systems. Pete graduated from Kings Mountain High school in 1969 and attended Appalachian State University. He was a former member of Kings Mountain First Baptist Church. Pete is survived by his brothers Mike (Barbara) of Pomaria, SC and Tony (Kathy) of Ringgold, Ga. and sisters Cornelia Kimmell (Jim) of Myrtle Beach, SC, Kathryn Kincaid (Ronnie) of Mt. Gilead, NC and Martha Lou Wells (Tony) of Kings Mountain, NC. He is also survived by his longtime companion Judy Watkins and 16 nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his brother, Bill, and Bill’s wife Jo Ann. As per his wishes there was no service and no burial. He willed his body to medical science.
Harvey Lawson Church of God member KINGS MOUNTAINHarvey Dean Lawson, 68, died Monday, Apr. 11, 2016, at his home. He was the son of Betty Elizabeth Moses Lawson of King Mountain, and the late Phillip Arthur Lawson Sr. He was a member of Church of God Kings Mountain. He is survived by his sons, Michael and Patrick Lawson of Idaho; daughters, Laura Lawson of Shelby, and Mandy Lawson Leary of Orlando, Fla.; sisters, Linda Lawson Ellis and husband Benjamin of Blacksburg, Shirley Lawson Kirby and husband Howard of Gaffney, and Rita Lawson Roberts and husband Kenneth of Kings Mountain; brother, Phillip Arthur Lawson Jr. and wife Debbie of Kings Mountain; grandchildren, Emily Galloway and Hannah Buchanan of Shelby. The graveside service was conducted at 2:30 p.m, Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Mountain Rest Cemetery. Michael Smith officiated the service. The family received friends from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Kings Mountain. Online condolences: www.claybarnette.com Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain was in charge of arrangements.
Edna C. Mashburn KINGS MOUNTAIN - Edna Collins Mashburn, 94, resident of Kings Mountain, passed away April 12, 2016 at Brian Center, Gastonia, NC. The funeral service was conducted Friday, April 15, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home. Rev. James Lockridge officiated the service. The family received friends from 7-9 p.m. Thursday evening, April 14, 2016 at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
Chris Moore MOORESBORO- Christopher “Chris” Moore, 28, died Tuesday, Apr. 12, 2016, at his home. Funeral services will be held 2pm, Friday at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends 6-7:30pm, Thursday, at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Randy Bumgardner will officiate. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby in charge of arrangements. Online condolences: www.claybarnette.com
KINGS MOUNTAIN James J. Falls, 90 resident of Kings Mountain, NC, peacefully went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on April 13, 2016 at Testa Family Hospice House, Kings Mountain. He was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late Ira J. Falls and Bertha Jane Culberson Falls. He was also preceded in death by his first wife of 44 years, Lorena Roper Falls; son, Dennis James Falls; brothers, Harold Falls, Doytt Falls, Roy Falls; sisters, Ruth Navy and Joyce Hilliard. Mr. Falls was retired from Lithium Corporation after 15 years of service and was an active member of Eastside Baptist Church, Kings Mountain. He served as former Deacon and enjoyed making the treat bags at Christmas. He served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II. Surviving are his wife of 21 years: Betty Brackett Falls, of the home; daughter Jean F. Moore and husband, Rick, Kings Mountain; daughter-inlaw Teresa Young Falls, Bessemer City; brother Bill Falls and wife, Alohma, Kings Mountain; sisters Eloise Acuff, Lancaster, SC; Shirley Wilson, Gastonia; special sister-in-law, Betty Roper, Kings Mountain; four grandchildren, Tim Moore, Karla M. Drennan and husband, Randy, all of Kings Mountain, Kansas Broome and husband Matthew, Waxhaw, NC and Russell Falls and fiance Jennifer, Kings Mountain; and seven great-grandchildren McRae and Wilson Moore, Sarah and Lily Drennan, MaKayla and Morgan Broome and Dylan Falls. The funeral service was conducted Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Eastside Baptist Church. Rev. Ron Caulder officiated the service. The family received friends Friday evening, April 15, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home in Kings Mountain. Interment, with full military honors provided by the Marine Corps League Foothills Detachment, was held in Mountain Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Eastside Baptist Church, 308 York Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. A guest register is available at HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.
Foothills Conservancy celebration Saturday In honor of its 20th anniversary, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina is hosting a public celebration on Saturday, April 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camp Golden Valley in the South Mountains of northern Rutherford County. The event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are required by 5 p.m. Friday, April 22, and may be made to the attention of Beth Willard-Patton at info@foothillsconservancy.org or by calling 828437-9930. Hosting this event is Camp Golden Valley. This scenic 550-acre former Girl Scout camp is now owned by Blue Ridge Distilling, 164 Girl Scout Camp Rd, Golden Valley, NC.
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
■ POLICE ARRESTS APRIL 11: James Hayes, 32, 5076 Pennington Place, Apt. 21, failure to appear, $500 secured bond. APRIL 11: William Kabe Byers, 40, 511 Wilson St., assault inflicting serious injury, $2000 secured bond. APRIL 11: Amber Paige Walker, 24, 5076 Pennington Place, Apt.21, failure to appear, $500 secured bond. APRIL 11: Sasha Maire Degree, 28, 312 Mary’s Grove Church Road, simple assault, criminal summons. APRIL 11: Christy Michelle Bradley, 33, 800 E. Ridge St., driving while license revoked, $1000 secured bond. APRIL 11: Megan Leigh-Ann Fitch, 20, 221 Oak Grove Road, larceny, $5,000 unsecured bond. APRIL 12: Tommy-Lee Christopher Sears, 25, 335 Industrial Drive, $1000 secured bond. APRIL 13: Jeffrey Tyron Ross, 45, 1417 Shelby Road, assault on female, no bond. APRIL 14: Shannette Renito Strickland, 46, 616 Temple St., giving false report to police. APRIL 16: Michael Caleb Lowery, 17, 410 Maner Road, felony breaking and entering and felony larceny, 42500 unsecured bond. APRIL 16: John Wayne Carpenter, 29, 825 Floyd St., probation violation, no bond. APRIL 16: Antawun Lavoris Owens, 36, 1 Chesterfield Court, resist, obstruct, delay, disorderly conduct, assault government officer, $7500 secured bond. APRIL 16: Landon Blake Skidmore, 16, 314 E. Ridge St., felony breaking and entering, felony larceny after break-in, $2500 bond, secured. APRIL 17: Charles Thomas Phillips, 31, 7 Bennett Drive, felony breaking or entering and felony larceny, $5,000 secured bond. CITATIONS APRIL 12: Brandy Jean Hayes, 31, 415 Fulton St., no seat belt, fictitious tag, revoked driver’s license. INCIDENTS APRIL 11: Dollar General 13387, 298 Oak Grove Road, reported larceny of currency. APRIL 12: Green Creek Properties, Cherryville, reported a break-in and damage to a door and door frame at 104 Guyton Loop, Kings Mountain. APRIL 12: A resident of Temple Street reported theft of a SUV valued at $7,000. APRIL 13: Jack’s Pawn and Gun, 106 Cleveland Ave., reported that a customer sold stolen items valued at $175. APRIL 13: A resident of Woodside Drive reported a break-in and theft of a toolbox and tools valued at $200. APRIL 14: Brian Keith Wilson, 42, Grover, revoked license. APRIL 14: Ernest Charles Warskow Jr., 32, Clover SC, revoked license. APRIL 14: Sharon Rose Simmons, 34, Bessemer City, expired tag. APRIL 15: Stephen Todd Springer, 49, 900 First St., speeding. APRIL 15: Gregory Shamel Rozzell, 34, 1104 York Road Unit, revoked license. APRIL 16: Dan F. Nubah, 41, Buford, Ga., speeding. APRIL 16: Daniel Ray Robertson, 64, Charlotte, speeding. APRIL 16: Thomas Roberts Honeycutt II, 33, Gastonia, speeding, speeding with child in back seat. APRIL 16:” Elizabeth Whelan-Summers, 37, Hamilton, NJ, speeding. APRIL 16: Fay Annette
Crocker, 55, 612 Charles St. Apt. 56, revoked license, no headlamps. APRIL 17: Briana Monique Morris, 21, Shelby, revoked license, expired tag. INCIDENTS APRIL 14: Roses, Shelby Road, reported shoplifting of nearly $600 of merchandise, including a swing set and a 43 inch flatscreen TV. APRIL 14: A resident of Wales Road reported damage to grass and yard by someone riding a fourwheeler. APRIL 15: A resident of Stone Street reported theft of a yellow $2500 4-Wheeler from a utility building. APRIL 15: A resident of Branch Street reported an attempted break-in of a utility building. APRIL 16: A resident of Waco Road reported a break-in of a pop up camper and theft of saws and drills. WRECKS APRIL 6: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Kelly Brian Stewart, Shelby, operating a 1997 Ford, backed into a 2004 Ford parked at Parkers Amoco on Shelby Road. The 2004 Ford owned by Bobby Etters, 2330 David Baptist Church, was slightly damaged. APRIL 7: Officer F. L. Wittington said that a 2009 Chevrolet operated by William Charles McGill, Grover, and Sophia Devonda Propst, 803 W. King St. Apt. 6, hit on the US 74 Bypass and resulted in slight damages to both cars. Both drivers and their passengers went to the hospital for treatment. APRIL 8: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Joel Rayfield, 404 Goforth Rd., operating a 1998 Dodge, was turning onto US 74 Business from the parking lot of 501 E. King Street and hit a 2001 Ford operated by David Watson of Shelby. Property damage was estimated at $5,000. APRIL 9: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Jeffrey Tomberlin, 1127 Bethlehem Road, was pulling his 2004 Ford into a parking space at 1104 Shelby Road beside of a 2006 Chevrolet owned by Jeffrey Jenkins Sr., 129 Mayfield Drive. Jenkins said he did not see the the approaching vehicle and opened his car door. Property damage was estimated at $1800. APRIL 11: Officer J. L. Dee said that Katlin Carter, Shelby, operating a 1999 Lexus, struck a parked 2015 Kia, owned by Michaela McAnich of Clover, SC, in the parking lot of White Oak Manor. Property damage was estimated at $ 1500. APRIL 12: Officer J. L. Dee said that Gary Millsaps, 5768 Walker Way, operating a 1993 Suzi, struck a utility pole on NC 216 at McGinnis Street. Property damage was estimated at $3,000. APRIL 13: Officer Chi Ming Lai said that Wanda Edwards, 117 Cambridge Oaks, Apt. 101, was backing her 2001 Mazda from a parking space at Dollar Tree, E. King St., and struck a 2013 Ford operated by Guy Melton Jr., 211 Margaret Street. Property damage was minor.
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YOUTH WORKERS – Thirty-eight young people participated in Disciple Now Saturday and planted hundreds of flowering plants and shrubs in the Main Street-sponsored city-wide beautification project in the downtown area. Photo by JAN HARRIS
D-NOW assists with Phase II downtown improvement project Thirty-eight area youth and church youth leaders from around Kings Mountain converged on downtown Saturday to assist Jan Harris, Main Street Program Director with a part of Phase II of the Downtown Improvement Project. These young people were participating in an annual event called D-Now which brings youth together for service projects, worship and friendship. They assisted in planting hundreds of flowering plants and shrubs in the downtown planters and in the large planters located in the Amity pedestrian alley. “The enthusiasm of these wonderful young people was
infectious and their joy in what they were doing made the afternoon fly past,” said Jan Harris. “They became better acquainted with their downtown, perhaps seeing some of the shops for the first time, and I feel confident that they will return to enjoy our restaurants, coffee shop and stores in the future.” D-Now (Disciple Now) is an exciting hometown youth weekend that combines Bible studies, worship and service projects. All youth participating in D-Now were challenged to glorify God by growing together in God’s word and had the opportunity to go with the Gospel. Youth from First Baptist
Church, Bethlehem Baptist Church, David Baptist Church, Central United Methodist Church, and Parkwood Baptist Church met with Youth Director Jeff Mills at First Baptist Church Friday at 5 p.m. for worship and supper and made plans for the D-Now project on Saturday. “I want to thank all churches and Pastors Kevin Loveland of Christ Worship, Pastor Chris Parker of Parkwood and Jeff Mills of First Baptist for their leadership and all the young people who participated in the special D-Now youth weekend project that included our downtown beautification project,'' said Harris.
SENIORS HONOR TEACHERS - Three KMHS Seniors were asked to honor their favorite teacher at the Cleveland County Schools Teaching in Excellence Awards at the LeGrand Center. Weston Harmon selected David McDonald from Kings Mountain Intermediate School. McDonald is currently on active Duty with the National Guard overseas. His wife, Amy, accepted the award on his behalf and both her and Weston were both surprised when Mr. McDonald was able to Skype in during the presentation. Demetrius Hill honored one of his basketball coaches, Coach Nic Inman, who is a Math teacher at KMHS. Gwen Hopper recognized her Track and Field Coach Hailey Spearman, who is an English teacher at KMHS. From left, Weston Harmon, Amy McDonald, Gwen Hopper, Hailey Spearman, Demetrius Hill and Nic Inman.
West Elementary classes to give concert Thursday West Elementary first and second graders will present a Disney concert Thursday, April 21, at 6 p.m. at Barnes Auditorium on the Kings Mountain High School campus.
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RIBBON CUTTING – Shirley Brutko, center, Executive of Gateway Trail, Mayor Scott Neisler, in red shirt, and Ellis Noell, far right, Tourism Authority director, helped dedicate the two mile stretch of Gateway Trail/Carolina Thread Trail Saturday. Larry Hyde, Superintendent of Crowders Mountain State Park, spoke of the importance of the new section of trail and the mayor noted that the natural beauty of the area is a big draw for visitors. Seventy people were on hand for the trail dedication and 40 hiked the new section, some with their pets. Photo by HALEY WILSON
MOMS fundraiser May 2 Cleveland County MOMS, a non-profit organization in Shelby, will sponsor a fundraiser May 2 starting at 5:30 p.m. at 238 Pizzeria in Kings Mountain. Proceeds are earmarked for the 2016 community service project.
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Tracing the cause of discontent to some demagogue By D.G. MARTIN ‘One On One’ Have you had enough of presidential candidates flying in and out of North CaroDR. D.G. lina looking for primary votes? MARTIN Wouldn’t it be nice if they came to see us after the election, like our first president, George Washington, who visited North Carolina soon after he took office? Thanks to a new book by Warren Bingham, “George Washington’s 1791 Southern Tour,” we can follow that trip traveling in Washington’s shoes. The new book explains that the president of the new country wanted to visit the different regions to promote unity after the recent bitter battles over adoption of the Constitution had left divisive feelings in states like North Carolina. Because the book follows Washington’s travels day-by-day with detailed information about each stop, it provides a nice itinerary for a modern traveler who wants to see our state the way George Washington did.
BOOK SIGNING - Author Warren Bingham signs a copy of his new book, “George Washington's 1791 Southern Tour'' for Lynn Eskridge at a book-signing last Thursday at Kings Mountain Historical Museum. Coming from Virginia, Washington’s first stop was at Halifax along the Roanoke River, a few miles south of today’s Roanoke Rapids. Halifax was an important place, a center of politics and commerce. It was the home of William R. Davie, a founder of the University of North Carolina and a strong advocate of the nation’s new federal constitution. The state’s
leading opponent of that constitution, Wiley Jones, also lived there. Thanks to the old town’s status as a historic site, some of the buildings that Washington saw and visited in April 1791 are still there. From Halifax Washington’s party made its way to Tarboro where he was underwhelmed by a one-gun salute. But he must have been impressed by the lovely town
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My Priority: improve existing roads To the Editor: Knowledge about transportation planning and programREP. KELLY ming led to HASTINGS my decision not to support a request for a local vote to raise taxes in Gaston County. The tax increase, commonly known as Pennies for Progress, will not guarantee the expedited construction of highway projects. Until our recent statewide bond referendum,
which was constitutional, the local vote could lead to a definite tax increase. The tax increase can't be justified by comparing it to South Carolina's similar tax; the states' transportation funding mechanisms are different. In North Carolina, we recently implemented a data-driven process that prioritizes projects and we helped stop the inefficient diversion of transportation funds. Under the newer “Strategic Transportation Investments ( STI) many of the See LETTER, Page 7A
Looking back From the April 17, 1980 edition of the Kings Mountain Herald The board of directors of Home Savings & Loan Association will close the downtown branch office at 106 E. Mountain Street as of April 30. Proximity of the two offices is the main reason for closing the office, said Tom Tate, President of the association. This branch is located only eight blocks from the home office at 700 W. King Street. It was a cold night and
the faithful few who attended the Kings Mountain-North Gaston baseball game were freezing. But Mountaineer pitcher Tim Leach was smoking. The talented senior lefthander turned in one of his top performances of the year Tuesday at Lancaster Field, hurling a one-hitter and fanning 15 as the Mountaineers blanked the visiting Wildcats 2-0 for their 8th straight victory. Fulton’s Department Store was advertising Dexter hand-sewn loafers for women at $25
Thomas Polk, great-uncle of future president James K. Polk. President Polk’s birthplace in nearby Pineville, built in 1796, can give an idea of the modest buildings Washington saw while in Charlotte. After a stop at Martin Phifer’s farm near Concord, the group arrived in Salisbury on May 30. Now in a hurry to get back home, Washington left the next day at 4 a.m., crossing the Yadkin River at Long’s Ferry where “ferryman’s Alexander Long’s fine home from 1786 still stands.” Then Washington sped to Salem, where he spent two nights enjoying Moravian hospitality in buildings that modern travelers may still visit. After a short visit to the Guilford Courthouse battlefield, Washington headed home. Shortly after crossing into Virginia on June 4, he wrote that the people he had visited “appeared to be happy, contented and satisfied with the genl. governmt. under which they were placed. Where the case was otherwise, it was not difficult to trace the cause to some demagogue, or speculating character.” Did they have demagogues back then, too?
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Letters to the Editor To the Editor: On behalf of the American Legion Riders I want to thank you and the Kings Mountain Herald for a wonderful article and a great color photo that publicized our Ride for the Cure Saturday which was highly successful. Thanks to the Herald for all your support.
commons established in 1760. Still in existence, it is on my list of must-experience places. In New Bern Washington dined and danced at the Tryon Palace, now rebuilt and restored for modern visitors to enjoy. After a long passage through longleaf pine forests, the party arrived in Wilmington, then the state’s largest city. “Though it was Easter,” writes Bingham, “Washington did not attend a church service.” The DuBois Boatwright House at 14 South Third Street and the Mitchell-Anderson House at 102 Orange Street are among the few existing buildings that Washington might have seen in 1791. From Wilmington, the party moved into South Carolina on April 27. After a few weeks in South Carolina and Georgia, the party came back into North Carolina on Saturday, May 28. That was after, writes Bingham, “the president reluctantly met with Catawba Indian leaders” who were concerned, with good reason, about losing their lands which covered areas now occupied by Rock Hill and Fort Mill. In his diary entry for May 28, Washington wrote, “Charlotte is a very trifling place.” His host was
and loafers for men $37. Winn-Dixie was advertising Handi-Pack ground beef for $1.18 per pound, sliced bacon for 77 cents per pound and apple sauce 4 ( 16 oz) cans for $1. Harris-Teeter was advertising H-T sandwich bread, 3 loaves for 99 cents and Grade A turkey breast for $ 1.09 per pound. Ingles of Bessemer City was advertising stew beef for $1.89 per pound and Gwaltney sausage for 79 cents per pound.
The alleged shooting death of New Orleans football great Will Smith by Cardell Hayes is tragic. At this point we have not heard all that happened with a car accident that turned into Hayes shooting Smith six times and also Smith’s Glenn Mollette Guest Editorial wife. You probably know by now that Hayes sued the city of New Orleans in 2005 after police killed his dad Anthony Hayes. His dad was shot nine times by NOPD officers after he reportedly lunged at one of the officers with a knife. Hayes and his sister later sued the city of New Orleans and settled for an undisclosed sum. Ironically Smith was having dinner with one of the NOPD officers earlier on this same evening, Billy Ceravolo, who was involved in shooting Hayes’ father in 2005. Initial reports believe the most recent shooting had nothing to do with the 2005 shooting and that this was an accident that turned into road rage.
Was Hayes bitter, resentful with caustic feelings toward the NOPD? Why would we think otherwise? Of course he was. Regardless if his father lunged at one of the police with a knife they still killed his daddy. Hayes believed that the officers could have better handled his dad on that day with a stun gun but that the altercation did not have to end up lethal, according to the lawsuit that was filed and settled. While a dollar figure is unknown to the settlement it is reportedly believed that Hayes and his sister received a significant amount. This doesn’t take the place of a daddy nor does it resolve mental issues. Was Cardell Hayes a loose canon driving the streets of New Orleans with a gun? This could have been anybody who had ruffled his feathers, got in his way or had a disagreement with him. On this day, very sadly, it was football great Will Smith. Too many people are behind the wheels of cars with mental illness. Too many of them are carrying guns. They See WILL SMITH, Page 7A
No Sidelines in Fight Against Climate Change On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans hit the streets to protest the environmental effects of more than 100 years of uncontrolled fossil-fueled industrial development. It was the first Earth Day. What was intended to be a college campus teach-in soon spread to every community and city across the United States. It was and remains the single largest secular event in history. The
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■ MEDITATION Reading! If I may have a point of personal privilege at the beginning of this article, please allow me to express my heartfelt thanks to Ms. Lib Stewart and the Kings JAMES Mountain Herald for LOCHRIDGE, JR. the wonderful opportu29G, Kamay, nity they have afforded Noord, Aruba me over the last several months to share some of my thoughts and insights on life from the perspective of God’s Word. And may I also make a point of gratitude and clarification to the many of you, who with some surprise, have stopped me in town or at your church to express your appreciation for my articles. We were in Aruba for a couple of months last fall, but had to return to get some more paperwork toward our residency there and to sell our house. We are still waiting on God’s timing concerning those two items and appreciate
your prayers. We need to get back to Aruba. It’s too cold up here. Ha! And there is a little church near our home there that has asked us to consider becoming their pastor as pastors are hard to come by down there and I guess they aren’t going to be too choosy. But with only the occasional speaking engagement or concert and normal errands, I have had a lot of time to read. I have always been an avid reader and throughout my ministry, I have spent thousands of hours (and dollars) on this pursuit. But of late, I have been able to read more for relaxation and entertainment; not searching for sermon illustrations or other reference material. But I have also found more time to read Scripture; not like a textbook, but just as the love letter from God to His people that it is. Revelation 1:3 reads, “Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near.” Sadly, I am afraid that many people who profess a faith in Jesus as their Lord and Savior, don’t spend enough time exploring the great riches of God’s
Word. They miss out on many of the blessings God has for them because they simply didn’t take the time to read and understand what is available to us as God’s people. Psalm 119:11 tells us that God will help to keep us from sinning if we will “hide His words in our hearts.” Wisdom for our daily life’s journey is available in the Word according to Psalm 119:105; the “Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:81 promises us hope in God’s Word. Verse 170 of that same psalm promises us deliverance if we read and apply the Word. And on and on it goes. Blessing after blessing is available simply if we read and apply the Word of God to our daily lives. Paul admonished Timothy to “Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing (applying) the Word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15) The psalmist back in Psalm 119:82 did just that. He says, “My eyes fail from searching Your Word.” But all through this one psalm, he states how blessed he is as a result of reading and applying the Word.
He rejoices in it (v.14); he is strengthened to face the challenges of daily living (v.28); he delights in it (v.35); he enjoys liberty (v.45); he is comforted (v.50); his music is inspired by God’s Word (v. 54); he finds forgiveness (v. 80); he finds stability (v.89) and we’re not even half way through the psalm. Listen to verse 92, “I will never forget Your precepts (instructions, laws, promises, etc., all that he reads in God’s Word) for by them You have given me LIFE!” Now that sounds like a book worth reading. Can I get an AMEN! I am looking forward to living in Aruba. Because of that, I have been reading online about the island and learning things that previous visits have not revealed to me; history, statistics, customs, etc. But how much more important is it for me to read God’s Word that I might draw closer to Him each day and be blessed? After all, life in Kings Mountain or Aruba is still for a limited time. But I will live for-ever with God in heaven so I better continue to read the Word so I don’t arrive with egg on my face.
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Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church 830 E. King St. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917 Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247 Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015 Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152
Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697 Church at Kings Mountain 108 E. Mountain St. (KM Women’s Club Bldg.) 704-739-1323 Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773
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Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477
208 Mail Rd., Kings Mountain Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011
Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310
Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 602 Canterbury Road 704-739-9939
David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555
Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496
Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church 101 Benfield Rd. 704-740-7212
Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com
Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road 704-739-8396
Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351
East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215
Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997
Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062
East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/KM Hwy. 704-739-7367 Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055 Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331 El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174
Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206 First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651 First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143 First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072 First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266
Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888
Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714 Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516 Life of Worship Ministries 405 S. Cherokee St. 704-777-2927 Kings Mtn. Dream Center 1128 York Road 704-739-8496 Tim & Angie Goates, Pastors www.kmdreamcenter.com
Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000
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■ LIFESTYLES
Lohr book chronicles Civil War experiences of Mauney brothers
Descendants of the Mauney Brothers and other Civil War soldiers. Kings Mountain Historical Museum hosted “The Mauney Brothers’ Civil War,” a presentation and book signing by Lawrence Lohr. Last Wednesday's program was presented in celebration of the digitization and online publication of the Civil War diary of William Andrew Mauney through the North Carolina Digital Heritage Center. To view the diary, visit http:// www.digitalnc.org/institutions/kings-mountain-historical-museum/. Historian, author, and Jacob S. Mauney descendant Lawrence Lohr discussed his book which chronicles the Civil War experiences of the Mauney brothers, Jacob, Andrew, and Peter. The war claimed Peter’s life, and Jacob and Andrew went on to have a major role in the establishment of the City of Kings Mountain and the area’s industries. Through his extensive research, Lohr was able to reveal details about the Mauney brothers that give perspective to the course of their lives. For example, W.A. Mauney was well-educated and did well as a young student; he taught school at age 15, and so was wellsuited to become a Commissary Sergeant during the Civil War. This experience also prepared him to succeed as a merchant when he and his brother Jacob opened the first general store in Kings
Lawrence Lohr signs a copy of his book for Trip Herndon’s children. Mountain in 1872. Many descendants of the Mauney brothers were in attendance for the program, as were descendants of other Civil War soldiers. Three men came dressed in period uniforms to portray the 28th Regiment North Carolina Troops, in honor of their ancestors who fought alongside Andrew and Peter Mauney. The discussion that followed the program was revelatory for many in the audience. While it is known that Peter Mauney died in the Civil War, the details of his death are incomplete, and Andrew’s diary and letter make no mention of his brother’s death. Audience members, from their own research and recollections, were able to fill in gaps about this history. Trip Herndon, an Andrew Mauney descendant, recalled his grandmother
saying that Andrew wasn’t at Shepherdstown when Peter was killed, and that in fact Andrew had no idea what had happened to Peter. Bruce Cloninger, who has extensively researched the graves of the 28th Regiment North Carolina Troops, remembered reading that Peter was killed by a blow to the head with the butt of a riffle. The details that emerged in this discussion brought light to the story and will undoubtedly spur on further research. ''The museum is grateful to Lawrence Lohr and the program attendees for a fantastic program,'' said Museum Director Andria Focht.. To find out more about upcoming exhibits and events, visit www. kingsmountainmuseum.org or call 704-739-1019. You can also follow the museum on Facebook, Twitter, & Pinterest.
Franz paintings continue through April 30 at Southern Arts Society at Depot “High Country Visions”, the art of Frederick “Craig” Franz, continues now through April 30 at Southern Arts Society in Kings Mountain. Franz’s paintings are featured in the Reavis gallery at Southern Arts Society and you will find his hand-crafted silver jewelry in their gift shop. His silver jewelry is made with a variety of semiprecious stones including turquoise, jade and sapphires. Craig’s journey as an artist began with career as a jeweler/craftsman, designing and fabricating original creations in gold and silver. He studied drawing and painting in college, but did not choose to pursue those interests until into his 50’s. An admiration of impressionism, especially the continued development from the 20th century American impressionists, helped guide his path. Working in soft pastels and oils his award winning paintings are created both ‘Plein Air’ and in the studio. Craig lives at the foot of rugged Grandfather Mountain and on the northern border of
Green Grass of Home by Frederick Craig Franz oil the Pisgah National Forest, an area lush with dense forests and cascading streams. Nearby are the Roan Highlands, a 6000 foot peak that is home to forests of Frazier Furs, expansive mountaintop balds, and native rhododendron and azalea that bloom each year with explosive color, providing Craig with unlimited inspiration from which to paint. Four artists are featured in the Founders Gallery this month: Brenda Beard Bostian, Randy Herring, Lori
McAdams and Ron Shepard have paintings on exhibit in April. Each artist works in very different styles making an exciting exhibition to view. Southern Arts Society (the old train depot), 301 N. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain, NC. Gift shop and Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call 704739-5585 or visit our website www.southernartssociety. org.
‘Cinderella’ show at Grace Academy
JACOB KEENER AND DESIREE WHITE ..Cinderella and Prince Charming Grace Christian Academy, 260 Range Road, will present “Cinderella,'' on Saturday, April 29 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 30, at 2p.m. Desiree White has the starring role as Cinderella and Jacob Keener has the role of Prince Charming. Everyone welcome.
30th Wells Reunion, April 24
BETA EPSILON IS 50 – Connie Bell, Margaret McGinnis and Beta Epsilon president Shaunda Camp, left to right, celebrate the 50th birthday of Beta Epsilon Chapter.
New Beta Epsiolon Chapter of teacher members, shared her memories of Delta Kappa Gamma with the Beta Epsilon group at their birthday meeting in Kings Mountain. She shared stories that the charter members told of their beginnings as teachers, most of whom started teaching in schools with no running water
Jewelry sale set April 21, 22 A Masquerade $5 jewelry and accessories sale for benefit of the Kings Mountain Hospital Auxiliary will be held Thursday, April 21 from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday, April 22 from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Community Room of Carolinas Healthcare System
Kings Mountain sponsored by Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County. All proceeds are earmarked for the Auxiliary's scholarship project. Cash, credit/debit cards and payroll deductions will be accepted for purchases.
and strict dress codes. Some of the teachers had to use coal or wood to keep their classrooms warm. To celebrate the 50th birthday of Beta Epsilon members were served cupcakes and lemonade. The refreshment table was decorated with balloons and confetti.
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Wells-Secretary/Treasurer. Hilda Moss is the Historian. John and Britter Wells were among the earliest settlers in this area, buying land in the Dixon Community from a land grant issued by the King of England prior to the Revolutionary War. Their cabin was used to treat the wounded from the Battle of Kings Mountain, and currently the oldest residence in Cleveland County, it is depicted on the historical mural on the Plonk Dept. Store wall in downtown Kings Moun-
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Thirty-five members of Delta Kappa Gamma International began a new chapter for the areas of Kings Mountain, Bessemer City, Lincolnton and Cherryville at a meeting April 21 at Dallas Baptist Church. Margaret McGinnis, member of this original group
The 30th reunion of the John and Britter Wells family descendants will be held Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Dixon Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at 630 Dixon School Road, Kings Mountain, at 1 p.m. in the Grover area. The family meeting will begin with a pot-luck dinner followed by a short business meeting. The group will ride to the old Wells Cemetery, located on the Hughes farm on Stewart Road, to view the tombstones of the original members of the family. Family members are asked to bring documents, wills, pictures, etc. for display. All descendants are urged to attend to share the food, fellowship, memories, laughter, and family genealogy. Last year Marcia & Greg D’Octavio from Antitoch, Calif were in attendance. Marcia is the daughter of one of the founders of the reunion-Lee Wells, and she really enjoyed reuniting with her Carolina cousins. Current officers of the Reunion are: Rev. Robert Wells- President, Tom WellsVice-President, and Steve
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tain. It’s presently owned by Ms. Elizabeth Stewart on Stewart Road. John was one of the signers of the Tyron Resolve which predates the Declaration of Independence. The old Wells Cemetery, where John & Britter Wells are buried, is on the Betty Hughes farm located on Stewart Road, Kings Mountain. For additional information about the reunion, call Secretary Steve Wells at 704-7391545 or President Robert Wells at 864-489-8680.
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WILL SMITH: and Mental Illness in America From Page 4A have had life altering events. They carry bitterness, a lot of anger and a finger on the trigger. The right or wrong scenario ends up lethal. This is not an excuse for mentally unbalanced people but reality. A lot of people need counseling today. After such an event that Hayes went through with his dad he had severe problems. None of us know when we step out of a car to talk to someone after a car accident what we will encounter. We don’t expect to be shot and neither did Smith. The National Alliance on Mental Illness states the following information: Over 61 million Americans experience mental illness in a given year. About one in 17 live with a serious illness such as schizophrenia, major depression or bipolar disorder. Serious metal illness costs Americans over 193 billion dollars in lost wages every year. More than 90 percent of those who die by suicide
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had one or more mental disorders. Approximately 26 percent of homeless adults staying in shelters live with serious mental illness and an estimated 46 percent lives with severe mental illness and or substance use disorders. The statistics are startling. Check out NAMI on the web for more information. A lot of people are battling mental issues in our country. People aren’t shot in movie theatres, schools, churches, and at traffic accidents because we are such a mentally well nation. We have a lot of problems in this country. Mental illness cannot be put on the back burner. Glenn Mollette is an American Syndicated Columnist and Author. He is the author of eleven books and read in all fifty states. Enjoy Books By Glenn Mollette at Amazon.com This column does not necessarily reflect the view of any organization, institution or this paper or media source.
highway projects are submitted for scoring by local elected officials who serve on planning organizations that are mandated by the federal government. N. C. Department of Transportation staff members and others are also involved. Within the Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization (GCKLMPO), and other planning organizations, the taxpayers' money is scarce. By remaining on certain lists, an expensive project like the Garden Parkway toll road that earned a low score under STI can financially thwart other projects. From an accounting standpoint, though construction can't begin, it can delay other projects that could start. Also, an environmental group filed a lawsuit in federal court; legal action can prevent the Parkway and other road construction from starting. Again,
North EARTH DAY: Musical celebration Saturday Thursday From Page 1A
North Elementary School students will present a musical Thursday night at 6 p.m. at the school. The public is invited.
Bethware Musical Bethware Elementary School students presented a musical Tuesday evening at the school. The program was well attended.
bring their talents to celebrate Kings Mountain Earth Day. Log Cabin String Band with Adam Satterfield on keyboard, food vendors, up cycle artisans and more will be on hand for the first Earth Day celebration. “Come out and celebrate our beautiful earth and enjoy entertainment and much more,'' said Special Events Coordinator for the City of Kings Mountain Haley Wilson. Also participating will
be the Cleveland County Humane Society, East and West Elementary Robotics teams, SonRidge Farm Petting Zoo, Arts and Crafts by Teresa Detain, Foothills Farmers Market, Judy's Wild Science, Carolina Raptor Center, Artist Vicki Franks, Children's Author Brenda Barnes and Childcare Connections and many more who lead in events about appreciating our environment. Extra parking is across the street from the trail head and along Quarry Road.
P&Z: Board splits on Kiser rezoning From Page 1A pedestrian walkway system. One unit in either Phase One or Two will be made available to the local police department at no-rent for use by a police officer acting as a courtesy officer on site. According to plans presented to the city's planning office, the property will employ a management company to handle leasing, tenant screening and common area maintenance. The Phase One community cen-
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Page 7A and other projects that would be funded by Pennies for Project. The reality of lawsuits and other hurdles related to new location highways and bridges also led to my decision to place priority on improving existing roads and bridges; the new Shelby bypass and other new location highways are different because construction has begun or can begin. Within the GCLMPO, completing the new weigh station near Bessemer City and the Shelby bypass, improving th 321 interchange, widening I-85 from Belmont to U. S. 74, improving N. C. 150, 180, 216, 226, 73, 27, 274, 275, 16, the Dallas-Cherryville Highway, the Lower Dallas
Highway and other roads and bridges in Gaston, Cleveland and Lincoln counties, and replacing the existing bridges on Wilkinson Boulevard are some examples of projects that are viable. Hundreds of millions of dollars will be invested in all types of transportation infrastructure in our region, and billions will be invested statewide, within the next 10 years. Our recent efforts at the state level make those investments possible without the new tax called Pennies for Progress. (Rep. Kelly Hastings of Cherryville represents the 110th House District of North Carolina including Gaston and part of Cleveland County.)
COOK-OFF From Page 1A winner and Who cares BBQ of Burnsville, NC placed third. Fourth place winner was 270 Smokers of Lexington, VA, fifth place winner was Q-Factor, sixth place winner was Sauced! BBQ of Charlotte, seventh place winner was Two Old Men and A Grill of Cherryville, eighth place winner was Smoking Butt Heads of Wellford, SC; ninth place winner was Swig-N-Pig of Williamston, SC and 10th place winner was Muttley Crew BBQ of Apex, NC. Competitive teams were welcomed by Mayor Scott Neisler at the Fire Museum Friday evening. The mayor was one of 62 KBS certified judges on Saturday. The Mayor's Choice award went to a former champion Two Men and a Grill from Cherryville for beef brisket. The best in Cleveland County's award went to Big E's Screaming Nite Hogs and other competitors from the county were Kings Cook of Shelby and Good Ole Boys Country BBQ and Bubba & Son from Kings Mountain The mayor, who was serving as a barbecue judge for the first time, said he was very impressed with the process, the checks and balances, and the professional manner exhibited throughout the event. “I talked to teams who spent sometime downtown and liked our
city,'' he said. Neisler's choice in the dessert category was a luscious-looking and tasty concoction of chocolate cake with strawberries and butter cream icing. Two Old Men and a Grill won first place for pork ribs followed by Smoke This of Hickory, second, Redneck Scientific, third, Sue E Pigg from Clemson, SC, fourth and 270 Smokers, fifth. In the pork category Swig N Pig of Williamston, SC took first place followed by Midnight Burn of Hendersonville, second, Smokin Butt Heads of Wellford, SC, third and. Big E's Screamin Nite Hogs of Kings Mountain took fourth place in this category and fifth place winner was Palmetto Pitmasters of Moore, SC. In the brisket category Swig-N-Pig took first place, 270 Smokers of Lexington, VA was second, Smoke This was third and Redneck Scientific, fourth. Q Factor was fifth. In the chicken category Sauced! BBQ was first place winner followed by Who Cares BBQ, second, Midnight Burn, third, Redneck Scientific, fourth and 270 Smokers fifth. The Anything Butt non-dessert category was won by the champions, a lobster and mac and cheese treat and 270 Smokers scored highest in the Anything Butt dessert with their Spanish Paella fea-
turing rice with sausage, chicken wings and pepper in a skillet. Friday night the 41 barbecue teams were basting and turning meat in their cookers as a packed crowd watched and enjoyed barbecue from Smoky Mountain BBQ of Kings Mountain and “Chasing the Rain,'' a popular local band. Sponsors for the Firehouse Championship Cook-Off were City of Kings Mountain, Kansas City BBQ Society, City of Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority, American Restoration, Royal Oaks Charcoal and The Printin' Press Inc. Not only will the Old North State Grand Champion at Kings Mountain win major bucks but he will be invited to compete in the American Royal BBQ contest in Memphis, Tn. and be eligible for the Jack Daniels Invitational contest, the World Series event for BBQ cook-off state champions. The reserve champion, second place winner, took home $1,000 and each category winner won $550 for first place, $300 for second place; $150 for fourth place; and $100 for fifth place. The Best of Cleveland County team won $100 and the Anything Butt dess ert and Anything Butt non-dessert contests offered $200 cash prizes.
CITY: workers spruce-up KM From Page 1A removed weeds, installed eight flower beds at the four corners of Mountain and Gold Streets as well as another one mid-block on Battleground Avenue. They spread gravel along the railroad, installed new iron benches throughout the downtown district and replaced newly painted planters filled with soil in downtown in preparation
for a downtown planting day April 30. “Friday's work was a major effort on the part of the City,'' said Main Street Director Jan Harris. She added, “The elected officials, administration, and staff of the City of Kings Mountain are dedicated to the revitalization of the downtown district. City workers from many departments worked so
The City of Cherryville and the Cherryville Shrine Club will be hosting a
BENEFIT CONCERT Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 7:00 PM Starnes Auditorium 400 Block of East First Street, Cherryville Parking is available in the immediate area. The Concert will feature the following artists:
DARIN & BROOKE ALDRIDGE JIMMY FORTUNE (STATLER BROTHERS) Proceeds of the concert will benefit the Cherryville Shrine Club and the Cherryville Main Street Program TICKETS: $20 You can purchase tickets at the following locations:
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very hard to clean up and beautify our downtown as quickly and efficiently as possible. It was a hard week for everyone, but the results are spectacular. I encourage all residents and especially the business and property owners downtown to join me in thanking our wonderful city workers for all their tireless efforts. Let them know that your appreciate their effort.”
TAGS: are in the mail From Page 1A of Motor Vehicles. And you can still pick up an application for a tag at City Hall. Rep. Tim Moore of Kings Mountain introduced the Kings Mountain tag bill in the N. C. House in 2014 “to commemorate our courageous predecessors who fought the Battle that is hailed as the “turning point of the American Revolution.”
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IN NEW LOCATION – Bellus Tu Spa & Wellness is in a new location at 130 West Gold Street. Pictured are city officials and local merchants who attended a ribbon-cutting recently at the business owned by Laurie Mancuso. Pictured on the front row are Mancuso and her assistant Ann Keener cutting the ribbon. An open house was held after the ribbon-cutting officially opening the renovated spa and wellness facility. Photo by JAN HARRIS
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GATEWAY BREW –A new Main Street business, Gateway Brew, is open in the former J. Oliver's in downtown Kings Mountain.
Gateway Brew opens downtown Mayor Scott Neisler welcomes members of 41 Firehouse BBQ cook-off teams to Kings Mountain at the Firemen’s Museum Friday. A packed crowd attended Friday’s opening of the two-day event and competition at the city’s walking track. Photo by HALEY WILSON
Mother Daughter Brunch at People’s Baptist Peoples Baptist Church, 1010 Groves St., will hold a Mother/Daughter Brunch on Saturday, May 7, at 10 a.m.Evangelist Saundra Carson of Liberty COG, Bessemer City, will be speaker. Donations are invited from women 18 and older.
Gateway Brew, a new business downtown, is in an inviting atmosphere currently offering coffee and tea, including all the specialty coffees that customers prefer. The location is the former J. Oliver's and Sara Conner is owner/manager. The new shop is open seven days a week – Mondays through Thursdays from 6:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturday from 6:30 a.m.-9:30
p.m. and Sundays from 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Conner plans to expand her menus soon to offer beer and wine, light lunches, and partnering with local restaurants to offer multiple food choices on her menus. “I am delighted to open a shop in Kings Mountain and welcome Kings Mountain area citizens to come in and have coffee and then
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Garden Club honors Lou Ballew, hears program on Verbenas moist, well-drained soil. The main pest is the powdery mildew. They grow from four to 14 inches tall and 10 to 48 inches wide. Verbena can be planted in pots, hanging baskets and in the ground. It is a good plant for an empty spot in your yard. When putting together containers verbena has lots of variety. The Aztec grows 8 to 10 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide with lots of colors to choose from – 14 in all. Blue Velvet is one of the best. Many verbena have a small white center called the “eye.” When the powdery mildew appears on the plant, cut off the diseased part and throw it in the trash. You can use Neen oil, horticultural oil
or a comaHome remedies are effective. The tried-and-true baking soda recipe works but you have to start spraying before the disease shows up. Mix one teaspoon each of dish soap, such as Ivory and baking soda into one gallon of water. Shake it up and spray plants every week. With fertilizing and care, Verbenas will make a lovely addition to your garden. During the business session Susan Gibson presented the treasurer's report and Glenda Crawford gave the secretary's report. Members discussed and voted to replace Knockout roses at the club's beautification area at the US Post office and planting a herb garden. The plant-
ers will be replanted. Florrie Hamrick and Ann Ward made the motions to p lant a Rosemary bush with the surrounding herbs on May 2 at 9 a.m.. Connie Bell reported on “What to do in the garden now.” Now is the time to plant green beans, corn, melons, squash, tomato and pepper plants, marigolds, coleus, and other flowers. Lou Ballew gave the nominating report for officers for 2016-17. They are Connie Bell, president; Florrie Hamrick, vice-president; Glenda Crawford, secretary; and Susan Gibson, treasurer. Brenda Sipe will host the May meeting which will include a plant exchange.
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The Town and Country Garden Club met at the Patrick House on April 12 with 13 members present. President Connie Bell led the members in the reading of the Club Collect. 'Happy Birthday' was sung to member Lou Ballew and a special dinner was prepared by hostess Cheryl Butler to honor Mrs. Ballew. After a dinner of chicken casserole, pasta salad, fruit, cupcakes and birthday cookie was enjoyed, Mrs. Butler presented the program “Verbena.” This tender perennial comes in a rainbow of colors and can add a splash of color to your garden. Butterflies love the nectar they find in its flowers. There are hundreds of verbena species. Most are part of a series, which means they come in a variety of colors and have a similar size and habit. They're grown from either seeds or cuttings. Seed grown verbenas are usually sold in packs. Quartz, Tuscany, Obsession and Romance are easy to find at garden centers. Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that is susceptible to seed verbena. Cuttings-grown verbenas are usually found in 4-inch pots or hanging baskets. They tend to have larger flowers, more colors and patterns and be more disease resistant. The tender verbena has blooms in colors of pink, purple, white, red blue, green, peach and bi colors that bloom from late spring to fall. They like fall sun and
return when we expand our menu and lunch and dinner choices,'' she said. Conner has previously owned and partnered with food businesses in Shelby. Main Street Director Jan Harris and Mayor Scott Neisler welcomed Gateway Brew at the ribbon cutting held last Friday when representatives of local business and city officials attended.
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Community servant Jake Dixon to be inducted into Hall of Fame (Fourth in a series on the 2016 Kings Mountain Hall of Fame inductees. The banquet is Saturday, May 7 at 6 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church. Tickets are $15 and are available from members of the Hall of Fame committee and at the door). Jake Dixon will be 80 years old on May 11, and has spent most of those years as one of the most loyal supporters of Kings Mountain sports and other community endeavors. He gets an early birthday present on Saturday, May 7 when he will be inducted into the Kings Mountain Hall of Fame in a ceremony to be held at the church he has been a member of since 1952, Central United Methodist. Right there supporting
him as they have in all of his endeavors, will be his wife of 57 years, Dot; his sons Jeff and Mark; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and nephew Greg who Jake says “is just like a son to me.” Dixon played four years of basketball at Bethware High School for coaches John Rudisill and Jeff Wells. He graduated from Bethware in 1954. Memories of specific games, records and scoring averages don’t immediately come to mind, but he had a great time. At that time, the only sports played at community schools were baseball and basketball. “We didn’t win any championships,” he noted. “We played in the old Cleveland County league with teams like Grover, See DIXON, Page 2B
Lifelong Kings Mountain resident and community supporter Jake Dixon will be inducted into the Kings Mountain Hall of Fame May 7 at Central United Methodist Church.
Bagwell, Champion no-hit Bandys 11-0
out, Grigg wisely issued an intentional walk to KM’s top home run threat, Will Wilson, to load the bases. He rallied to strike out Thomas Lavin, but ran a 3-2 count to opposing pitcher Matt Absher. Absher fouled off numerous pitches before drawing a base on balls to bring pinch-runner David
Daniel Bagwell and KC Champion combined to throw a no-hitter for Kings Mountain’s JV baseball team in Wednesday’s 11-0, five-inning victory at Bandys. They recorded six strikeouts and walked only one batter. Bandys couldn’t get anything going while Bagwell was on the hill. He threw the first three innings, walking just one and striking out four. Seven runs in the first three innings allowed KM to put the game away early. Josh Ledford had a RBI single in the first, and David Bell smashed a two-run double and Bagwell a tworun single in the second to build a 5-0 lead. The Mountaineers increased its lead with two runs in the third. Joe Ruffalo’s double brought home Landry Crawford, and Champion scored on Bell’s single. KM added four more in the top of the fifth, with a
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Kings Mountain’s Palmer Davis is out trying to steal second in last week’s game with Burns at Lancaster Field.
Bell’s 2-out, 2-run hit in 7th tops Burns Yogi Berra said it decades ago, and it still holds true today. “It ain’t over til it’s over.” Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers were within one strike of falling to Burns Tuesday night at Lancaster Field, but rallied in the bottom of the seventh to win the SMAC encounter 5-4.
Burns was up 4-2 before their ace right hander John Grigg started experiencing some minor control problems. He walked Bryson Bailey to open the inning, then on a potential 3-6-3 double play the Burns first baseman threw the ball over the shortstop’s head for an error. After striking out Brian Lysek for the first
Maggie Lloyd scored eight goals in two Kings Mountain Middle soccer wins last week. (Photo by Gary Smart)
Lloyd scores 8 goals in two KM shutouts Kings Mountain Middle’s soccer team posted a couple of shutouts in TriCounty Conference play last week, beating Chase 5-0 and East Rutherford 7-0. Maggie Lloyd scored eight of the Lady Patriots’
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KM girls win county meet, Gamble ties high jump record Kings Mountain High’s girls track team repeated as champions in the annual Cleveland County meet last week at Burns High School; and KM’s Orlandus Gamble tied the KMHS record in the high jump with a jump of 6’5”. Gamble’s jump tied the mark held by Solomon Hawkins. In addition to winning the high jump, Gamble finished first in the
pole vault at 10 feet even, followed closely by teammates Leon Tuttanon and Kaleb Estridge in second and third, respectively. The KM girls accumulated 122.5 points to far out-distance Crest with 60.5, Shelby 26 and Burns 29. Shelby won the boys meet with 92 points, followed by Burns 83, KM 59 and Crest 33.
The KM girls had numerous multi-event winners. Sophomore Conner Calhoun finished first in the 1600 meter and 3200 meter runs, and also ran a leg on the winning 4x800 meter relay team. Gwen Hopper was first in the triple jump and high jump and third in the long jump. She also ran a leg on the third place 4x100 relay team.
Ja’Myiah Pressley finished first in the 100 meter dash and was on the winning 4x200 meter relay team. She was also third in the 4x100 meter relay. Akeela Foster was first in the shot, second in the discus and third in the pole vault. Denysia Blakeney finished first in the 100 and 300 meter hurdles, and was second in the high jump.
Kayla Capps won the pole vault. Mariah Roberts was first in the 800 meter run and ran with the winning 4x800 meter relay team. LaNashia Hamrick, Ka’Myiah Pressley, Aleenih Carter-Kee and Ja’Myiah Pressley won the 4x200 relay; and Mariah Roberts, McKay Williamson, Caroline Foster and Conner Calhoun were on the winning
4x800 relay team. King Mountain’s boys won four events. In addition to Gamble’s two wins, the Mountaineers’ Naseem Green won the triple jump (39’) and Magale Burris won the long jump (18’8”). Bryan Sanders was second in the discus throw, Jordan Trull second in the triple jump, and Thai Tuttanon second in the long jump.
First inning run holds for 1-0 win at Shelby
Pats blank Chase, fall to E. Rutherford
Kings Mountain scored a run in the top of the first inning and pitcher Madisyn BOLIN Bolin and the Mountaineer defense made it stand up for a 1-0 SMAC victory over Shelby Friday night at Shelby’s Keeter Stadium. Will Wilson led off the game with a double and scored on a single by Thomas Lavin and the Mountaineers won their sixth straight conference victory. Bolin went six innings to get the win, allowing just two hits and sending six Shelby batters back to the dugout via the strikeout route. Bryson Bailey pitched a perfect seventh inning to earn a save. He fanned one. Both Shelby hits came in
Kings Mountain Middle’s baseball team split with Rutherford County opponents last week, beating Chase 9-0 and losing to East Rutherford 8-4. The results left the Patriots with a 5-3 record in the Tri-County Conference. Zach Crawford and Bryce Fisher combined to pitch a two-hitter against Chase. They struck out nine and walked four. Kings Mountain scored its runs in groups of three, in the second, fifth and seventh innings. Leading the plate attack were Crawford, Boone Cartee, Silas Price and DJ Bagwell with two hits apiece. Crawford hit an inside-thepark home run. Others getting hits were Fisher and Clint Turner. Fisher and Crawford handled the pitching duties again Thursday against East Rutherford. They combined for 11 strikeouts and didn’t give up a walk, but East tagged them for 11 hits. Four of the East runs were unearned as the Patriot defense committed three errors.
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John Bell’s two-run single in the bottom of the seventh gave KM a 5-4 SMAC win over Burns last Tuesday at Lancaster Field.
Mountaineers beat Bandys Kings Mountain defeated Bandys 6-2 in a non-conference baseball game Wednesday night at Bandys. Southpaw Steven Russell carried a no-hitter into the fourth inning and finished with a complete game six-hitter. He gave up only one earned run and struck out 10. Will Wilson led the Mountaineers at the plate with a solo home run in the third inning and a two-run home run in the fourth. Palmer Davis and Hunter Cash also had RBI hits for the Mountaineers.
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Zach Crawford, fielding the ball, combined with southpaw Bryce Fisher to pitch a two-hitter and also hit an inside the park home run for KMMS in last week’s win over Chase. (Photo by Gary Smart) Kings Mountain grabbed a 1-0 lead in the first inning, but it was short-lived. East scored two in the second and one in the third and fourth, and broke the game open with four in the sixth. Boone Cartee collected
three of KM’s six hits, and scored two of their three runs. Crawford, Price, Bagwell and Nathan Phillips had a hit apiece. The Patriots are idle until April 26 when they go to RS Central.
DIXON: Community servant Jake Dixon to be inducted into the KM Hall of Fame From Page B1
Piedmont, Number 3, Casar and Belwood. Every community had a high school back then.” Dixon grew up on Cherryville Road, just across from Penley’s Chapel. His family didn’t farm (his father Kelly was a building contractor and part-time preacher) but he fondly recalls picking cotton for his neighbors, the Scisms, to earn money to buy school clothes and supplies. “There were nine of us children, and I was right in the middle,” he noted. He has a twin sister, Jo Ann Lundquist who lives in Ohio. His three older brothers, Delbert, Lindberg and Dale, are deceased. It was Delbert who got Jake involved in Kings Mountain High sports. For over 60 years, he has supported sports in numerous ways, most notably as a clock operator for Mountaineer basketball and football games, and the past several years as one of the founding members of the Cookin’ Maniacs. “Delbert got me started in football,” recalled Jake. “I really don’t remember how I got started in basketball, but it was when Don Parker was the coach.” That would have been 1965-66, when KMHS moved from the old Central School building on Ridge Street to the present site on Phifer Road. After Parker retired as coach, Dixon continued to keep the clock for coaches Bob Hussey, Blaine Froneberger and Allen Dixon. “I remember some very
good games in there,” Dixon said. “We hosted a lot of tournaments and had some very good players like George Adams and Otis Cole. We played against big Tommy Burleson there one night in a tournament. “When John Blalock got the job (1978-79), he didn’t ask me to run the clock,” he added. “So Delbert, who was running the clock for football games, said ‘why don’t you just come up and help me out in the press box.’” At that time, Dixon said, Delbert was doing just about everything. Besides keeping the game clock, he had to keep up with the score, first downs, yards to go, etc., and it was overwhelming for one person. Dixon said it would now be impossible for one person to handle all the responsibilities he and Delbert had. “The last several years the state athletic association has required a paid official be in the press box to run the time, starting and stopping it,” he noted. “Really, that’s good. Now, I normally do the downs and set the time clock and score. “Mark McDaniel, who I call Porkie, does the 25-second clock. I remember the first time he came up in the press box Dale Hollifield introduced him and said ‘this is my brother-in-law, Mark McDaniel.’ I said, ‘oh, you mean Porkie!’ He said, ‘well, if you know him as Porkie you have known him longer than I have.’ Dale didn’t know that Mark and I played softball together back when all the churches around town had teams.”
Hollifield kept the time before the NCHSAA required a certified official to do it. “Now, he comes up there and helps however he can,” Dixon said. A lot of good games stand out in Dixon’s mind, but the ‘yowling’ that goes on in addition to working the game really gives him a thrill. “All the guys just have a good time up there,” he said. “We have a lot of fun, but it does take some concentration when the game’s going on.” Dixon is known far and wide for his very hot horseradish sauce. At least once a year he brings the sauce and oysters to feed the press box crew, including visitors from the opposing team. “I guess the most fun I’ve ever had up there was when I’d bring in the oysters and slip my sauce on some unsuspecting people,” he said. “That got started years ago when a group of us would go hunting in Maryland and bring back Chesapeake Bay oysters. We’d bring home as many as 40 gallons for people. They were $8 a gallon back then. I’d take some to the press box with my horseradish and serve them. We used to do it several times a year. I always got a kick out of seeing the reaction from some of the people from the other schools when they tasted that hot sauce.” Dixon also supports the sports programs through the Cookin’ Maniacs, which cooks at cost for numerous organizations such as the Hall of Fame and Kings Mountain Touchdown Club for fund-raisers. When the
group organized, Dixon had a business card that read “you kill it, we grill it.” “That got started several years ago when every year we would have what we called a ‘Wild Beast Feast,’” Dixon noted. “We would cook anything. We had it down at Bob Morris’s farm in Bethlehem. Bob later got into NASCAR and got out of it. It had gotten so big that we didn’t know how many people were going to show up and it was hard to plan. Sometimes we’d have 350 people show up just from word of mouth. We didn’t even know some of them. “We decided it had gotten too big, so we started having what we call ‘The Mac and Bo Hoedown,’ at my son Jeff’s house. It was named after David McDaniel, who is known as ‘Big Mac,’ and Jeff, who everybody called Jethro Bodine. Now, we usually have 70 to 80 people there, mostly family. “We eventually got incorporated as a limited liability corporation, just for protection. Nobody takes any money out of it. We use it for charity work. We do it at cost to help out nonprofits. We don’t do it as much as we used to, but we have a good time doing it.” Jake, sons Jeff and Mark, and nephew Greg have been involved since the start. Sometimes, he said, the two David McDaniels – one is Jeff’s son-in-law, who is called ‘Middle Mac’ and the above-mentioned ‘Big Mac’ who is Bill and Helen McDaniel’s son, along with John ‘Little Mac’ McDan-
Jake Dixon, right, and his brother, the late Delbert Dixon, left, formed an unbeatable two-man scoreboard and score clock crew at KMHS football games for years before Delbert’s death. Delbert was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001. iel, Jeff’s son Mason, David Ray Robinson and Brian Brooks help out. Dixon’s charity work and volunteering extend far beyond the gym and football field. He has been active in Central Methodist for 66 years, singing in the choir every Sunday and on special occasions. A retired banker who worked 37 years for Sun Trust, he helps out in the financial department at the church and for the past 25 years has done a program at the nursing home each week. He is also a part of a very good acapella singing group that performs at churches and other events. Jake and his nephew Greg alternate between lead and tenor; Tim Miller sings baritone, and Brian Brooks bass. Just like his work at the school, it’s all free. “I tell everybody my press box pay is real good,” says Dixon. “I usually go to Coach (Greg) Lloyd or
Ronny Funderburke each year to negotiate my contract. They’ll ask ‘what did we pay you last year?’ and I’ll say ‘nothing.’ They say, ‘okay, we’ll double that.’ “I’ve been trying to figure out how much money I’d have if they took all of those double zeroes and add them up. People now tell me, ‘just think how much money you have saved the school if they’d paid you the same amount they have to pay those officials that run the clock now.’ I just say, ‘well, I can’t complain, my salary doubles every year!’” Dixon, who goes into the Hall of Fame in its special “alumni” category, which is for people who have given a lifetime of distinguished service to sports and other community activities, was humble when notified of his selection. “Honestly, it’s a great honor,” he said, “but I wasn’t expecting it.”
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Goff, Mountaineers win SMAC golf crown Kings Mountain High’s golf team repeated as South Mountain Athletic Conference champions Monday at Silver Creek in Morganton. In addition, their promising sophomore left-hander Alex Goff was selected SMAC Player of the Year and head coach Kevin Moss was named Coach of the Year. Although the Mountaineers trailed Crest 304-316 after Monday’s final 18-hole round, their 320-335 edge over the Chargers in round one a week earlier at Deerbrook resulted in a three-shot win. Kings Mountain finished the two rounds at 320-316— 336. Crest shot 335-304—636.
Shelby was third at 361-329— 690, followed by Draughn 368-331—699, Burns 379356—735, Chase 397-359— 756, RS Central 396-368—764 and East Rutherford 387379—766. East Burke did not have enough golfers to qualify for a team score a week earlier, but did come in with a 430 total Monday to finish last. Goff, who shot a one-under 71 a week earlier at Deerbrook, came in with a 73 Monday for a tournament total of even par 144. Other KM scores Monday were Tyler Withers 77, Dawson Adams 82, Hunter Ward 84 and Carson Bailey 86. In addition to repeating as conference champs, the Moun-
taineers qualified for the May 3 Western Regional Tournament at Mimosa Hills in Morganton, where they will be shooting for their second straight Western NC championship. Goff shot under par in six of the Mountaineers’ eight matches this season. “He has had a great sophomore season,” Moss said. “His scoring average is 71.2 and his lowest round of the year was a 68 that he shot at Riverbend. He was match medalist in six of our eight matches. It’s a great accomplishment for him to win the conference Player of the Year for just being in the 10th grade.
“It’s a great accomplishment for our team to win back to back conference championships,” Moss added. “It had been several years since we had won a conference championship until last year and for this team to win it twice in a row is really special for these players. “This group of players is accomplishing things that hadn’t been done in a long time here at KM in regards to golf. Hopefully, we can carry this momentum into the regional tournament and qualify for the State Championship.” The state tournament is scheduled at Whispering Pines in Southern Pines.
Sophomore Alex Goff has been named SMAC golfer of the year after leading Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers to their second straight conference championship. Photo by Gary Smart
KM girls softball beats Kickers win 9-1 at Shelby Burns 11-1, Shelby 7-5 Kings Mountain High’s softball team came back from early deficits to defeat Burns and Shelby in SMAC games last week. Tuesday night at Lancaster Field #3, the Lady Mountaineers saw Burns take a 1-0 lead in the top of the third inning but they came back to win 11-1 in five innings. Catie Payne went the distance on the mound, giving up just three hits and striking out two. She also went 3-for-3 at the plate with a double and two runs batted in. Cassi Melton went 2-for-3 and drove in four runs with a double and two-run home run. Miranda Ellis was also 2-for-3 with a RBI double. Kassidy Hamrick was 2-for-3 with two RBI, Kameron Marr was 2-for-3, and Jessie Oehler was 1-for-2 with one RBI. The Lady Mountaineers trailed 5-0 going into the last inning Friday night at Shelby but rallied for a 7-5 victory. Shelby built its lead with
Kings Mountain High’s women’s soccer team remained undefeated in the South Mountain Athletic Conference Friday with a 9-1 victory over Shelby. Virginia Dellinger led
the Lady Mountaineers with four goals and two assists. Lindsey Deaver had three goals and four assists. Mackenzie Ramsey and Cassidy Calhoun each had a goal. Sarah Drennan
contributed two assists and Bella Sherin added one. Kings Mountain improved to 11-0 in the conference and 12-2-1 overall.
KM Middle girls win track meet Kings Mountain Middle School’s girls track team remained undefeated last week with a win over East Lincoln, Shelby and RS Central. The Lady Patriots piled up 93 points to East Lincoln’s 78.5. Shelby had 42
Freshman Catie Payne hurled two complete game victories and went 6-for-7 at the plate in SMAC action against Burns and Shelby last week. three runs in the third and two 1-for-4 with three RBI, and in the fifth. Jami Nivens was 1-for-2 with Catie Payne went the dis- two RBI. tance to get the win. She scatKings Mountain was 6-5 tered eight hits and struck out in the SMAC heading into a six. home game last night against Payne also went 3-for-4 at Draughn. The Lady Mounthe plate with a double. Cassi taineers go to RS Central Melton was 3-for-4 with Friday and Fred T. Foard Satone RBI, Jessie Oehler was urday.
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dles (9:83), Shy Portee in the disc (75’7”), and Zahra Roberts in the 200 meter dash (29:93). Kings Mountain won the 400 meter relay in 56:09 and the 800 meter relay in 2:02. KM’s next meet is at Crest on April 27.
SPORTS THIS WEEK Wednesday, April 13 4 p.m. – Middle school track, East Lincoln, RS Central and Shelby at Kings Mountain 6 p.m. – High school soccer, Kings Mountain at Shelby. Thursday, April 14 4 p.m. – Middle school soccer and baseball, East Rutherford at Kings Mountain. 4 p.m. – Middle school tennis, Kings Mountain at RS Central.
Friday, April 15 4 p.m. – High school tennis, Kings Mountain at Shelby. 4 p.m. – High school baseball, Kings Mountain at Shelby (JV/V DH). 6 p.m. – High school softball, Kings Mountain at Shelby. Monday, April 18 2 p.m. – High school golf, SMAC tournament final round at Quaker Meadows. 4 p.m. – Middle school tennis, Crest at Kings Mountain.
Tuesday, April 19 4 p.m. – High school tennis, Draughn at Kings Mountain. 4 p.m. – High school baseball, Draughn at Kings Mountain (JV/V DH). 6 p.m. – High school soccer, Draughn at Kings Mountain. 6 p.m. – High school softball, Draughn at Kings Mountain.
Wed., April 20 4 p.m. – High school track, Kings Mountain at Shelby.
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three goals to break the game open. She was assisted by Summer Campbell, Katherine Martin and Wright. Emma Goff scored the final goal, assisted by Ruthie Dover.
Kennedy Thompson recorded the shutout in goal. Others playing great defense were Maggie Buchanan, Zoe Eagan and Rece Guy. Lloyd scored five goals in the victory over East Rutherford Thursday. Three of them were assisted by Summer Campbell, with Katherine Martin and Emma
Goff assisting the other two. Campbell also scored two goals, assisted by Lloyd and Rece Guy. Barnes pitched another shutout in goal as the Lady Patriots improved to 6-2 in the Tri-County Conference. The Lady Patriots are idle until April 26 when they go to RS Central.
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and RS 13.5. Macie Simms was a double winner for KM, taking the high jump (4’2”) and the triple jump (27’10”). Other individual winners were Maggie Lloyd in the 3200 meters (14:39), Brook Clark in the 55 meter hur-
the third inning, but the KM defense gunned down a runner at the plate to get out of
the jam. Kings Mountain was scheduled to host Draughn last night and will face first place Crest on the road Friday night where a victory
would move the Mountaineers to within a game of first place. KM has another big conference test next Tuesday at home against RS Central’s Hilltoppers.
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bases-loaded walk to Champion getting the scoring started. Bell finished with three hits and three RBI to lead the plate attack. Bagwell, Seth Kennedy, Josh Ledford, John Harris, Champion, Crawford and Ruffalo also had hits. The big win came a night
after the JVs and Burns battled to a 3-3, extra inning tie at KM’s Lancaster Field. The game was called on the 6:30 time limit. Alec Bell was the workhorse on the mound for the Mountaineers. He didn’t allow an earned run, gave up four hits and struck out four over six innings of work. Lowe baffled the KM hitters, striking out nine and
giving up just seven hits over 7 1/3 innings. Burns grabbed a 2-0 lead in the top of the first off a double by Stroupe, single by Hoyle and a passed ball. Burns tied the game in the fifth when Davis scored on a passed ball. Ledford and Champion led the KM hitting with two hits each. David Bell, Ruffalo and Harris added one hit each.
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Gamble in from third to cut the margin to 4-3. KM’s clean-up hitter John Bell came to the plate and blooped a Texas Leaguer between the Burns third baseman, shortstop and left fielder to bring home Russell and Wilson with the tying and winning runs. The Mountaineers couldn’t get a strong hitting effort going against Grigg
and fell behind 2-0 after 2 ½ innings. The Mountaineers manufactured a run in the bottom of the third. Russell doubled with one out and went to third on Lysek’s fly ball to left field. Wilson was intentionally walked to put runners on the corners, and Coach Matt Bridges called for a double steal which brought Russell home safely from third. Grigg’s RBI single put the Bulldogs up 3-1 in the
fourth before Wilson’s twoout home run cut the margin to 3-2 in the fifth. Burns scored on a sacrifice fly by Trevor Spurling in the top of the seventh to take its 4-2 lead. Both pitchers went the distance. Grigg gave up only five hits, including one each to Russell, Palmer Davis, Wilson, Absher and Bell. Absher gave up eight hits with Spurling and Scooter Colburn getting two apiece.
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3 KM golfers on All-SMAC Conference individual champion and Player of the Year Alex Goff of Kings Mountain leads a 12-man All-South Mountain Athletic Conference golf team announced after the close of Monday's conference tournament. Other Mountaineers making All-Conference were Tyler Withers and
Carson Bailey. Others on the team are Jake Scroggs, Clay Bryson, Andrew Proper and Brent Whitaker of Crest; Xavier Proctor and Zack Byers of Shelby; Evan Walker of Chase, and Seth Perry and Alex Parker of Draughn. Kings Mountain's Kevin Moss was named Coach of the Year
Kings Mountain High's golf team won its second straight SMAC championship Monday at Silver Creek in Morganton. Left to right Hunter Ward, Carson Bailey, Alex Goff, Tyler Withers and Dawson Adams.
Get your tickets for Summer May 5 Prayer Breakfast Camp set
The Kings Mountain Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, in keeping with the National Day of Prayer, will be held Thursday, May 5, at 8 a.m. in the Youth Sanctuary of Family Worship Center, 1818 Shelby Road, in Kings Mountain. Breakfast tickets are $15 and can be obtained by calling 704-739-7206 or at
Kings Mountain city hall at 704-734-0333. Featured speaker will be Jason Taylor, pastor of Bar None Interdenominational Church, in Tatum, Texas, described as a “genuine cowboy and rancher God called into the ministry and a regular featured speaker at American Renewal Conferences across the nation.”
Bikers can register for Bike Festival Bikers can register now for the Gateway Trail Mountain Bike Festival set for Friday and Saturday, June 17-18 with activities for all the family at Gateway Trail, S. Battleground Avenue. A Friday Kids Bike Rodeo plus a 25 feet climbing wall event from 6-8 p.m. Friday is on tap. The main event is on Saturday June 18 with the Gateway Grind, followed by recreational riding or hiking on the trail. Registration fee is $25 before the race and $30 on race day. Those attending will learn about bike skills and safety and there will be recreational bike rides, night riding along an illuminated bike path, a bonfire with s'mores and plenty of
grilled chicken and other food and drinks. Bike rentals will be available all weekend at Pinnacle Cycle Sport in downtown Kings Mountain. Lodging is convenient with Hounds Campground being beside the race course featuring tent and RV sites as well as cabin rentals and hotels/motels are in the downtown area. Register online at http:// racesonline.com/events/ gateway-grind The event is presented in partnership by the Kings Mountain Family YMCA, the Gateway Trail and the City of Kings Mountain and made possible by a generous grant from the Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority.
Polish Constitution Day program on May 3 Polish Constitution Day will be celebrated May 3 from 4-5:30 p.m. at Mauney Memorial Library Community Room. 'The 1791 document was the first democratic constitution on the European continent and followed the U. S. Constitution by two years. The public is invited to attend. Those interested in Polish history and American democracy are espe-
cially welcome, according to Dr. Martin Stallings and Dr. Frank Sincox, co-ordinators for the event. Longtime Kings Mountain residents Andrew and Ewa Milewski and Shelby resident Dr. Joanna Woyciechowski will be in attendance. Dr. Woyciechowski is a retired neurologist and a survivor of the Warsaw uprising during World War II.
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for K-5th graders Grace Christian Academy, 260 Range Road, Kings Mountain, will sponsor summer camp for K-5th grades starting May 23 and continuing through Aug. 5th with camp closed July 4th week. The camping activities will start at 7 a.m. and end at 6 p.m. and there is a registration fee of $40. The tuition, weekly rate of $ 120 or $25 per day, will include weekly field trips to the library, swimming, movies, and other events. Each camper will receive a water bottle and a camp t-shirt. Campers should pack a daily lunch and snacks and were comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. For more information call 704-734-0509.
Video series on Book of Daniel Eastside Baptist Church, York Road, will present the video series “Agents of Babylon” from the Book of Daniel on Sunday evening at 6 p.m. The series will continue each Sunday evening in April through June with the exception of the Sunday evenings of May 8, May 29, and June 19. The public is invited.
Wednesday Seminar “Identity Theft Protection’’ will be the theme of a free breakfast/seminar for Cleveland Chamber members on April 20, today, at 7:45 a.m. at the Cleveland Chamber Office, 200 S. Lafayette Street, Shelby. Fifth Third Bank will lead the program. Seminars are held on third Wednesdays of each month.
Tickets on sale for drama fundraiser The ticket office at Joy Theatre will be open tonight (Wednesday) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Monday-Thursday for the remainder of April for purchase of $25 tickets for “An Evening with Caleb and Bob” on Friday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m. at the Joy. The show is a mixture of “magic, music and made-up stuff” and all proceeds go
Sharon Martin, Community Outreach Coordinator at Hospice Cleveland County, said that immediate needs for both Wendover and Testa Family Hospice House include church adult/youth groups and organizations to prepare a meal at both facilities for patient families and to provide ladies gowns for the Wendover facility. Martin said that male volunteers are needed to help move boxes from the basement of Wendover at Shelby. Call Martin to volunteer at 704-751-3591.
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of reckoning, and now more than 1 billion people take action each year in almost every country on Earth. Some protest, many clean up their communities and plant trees, and millions more have their first exposure to environmentalism through educational programs at schools and universities. Governments large and small make commitments and meet with their constituents, while corporations make pledges to be more sustainable and responsible for the pollution they create. It is fitting then that United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon chose Earth Day (April 22nd) for world leaders to sign the historic Paris climate agreement at U.N. headquarters in New York. At least 150 world leaders are expected to sign, making it the largest single signing of an international agreement in world history (another Earth Day first!). And it’s happening not a moment too soon. On every front, global warming is becoming more immediate, more threatening and more irreversible, while scientific consensus and data on the health effects of climate change -- particularly on the poor -- mount. Critics warn that the agreement’s specific emissions targets are too low, that the pace of implementation is too slow, and it fails failed to specify penalties for non-compliance. That’s where we the people come in. Included in the climate agreement are provisions that recognize the critical role civil society must play to make it work. It calls on citizens to “scale up their efforts and support actions to reduce emissions. It signals the need for all of us to be actively engaged in transforming our world from one dominated by fossil fuels to one driven by renewable energy. While
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to this summer's production of the drama “Liberty Mountain.” Presenters are Bob Inman, playwright, novelist, screenwriter and former WBTV news anchor, and Caleb Sigmon, drama director, illusionist and speaker. Tickets may also be purchased online at www. libertymountaindrama.com or call 704-730-9408.
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these words don’t amount to a call for revolution, it’s clear both the United Nations and world leaders recognize that citizen participation in solving global warming has been missing. The success – or failure – of the agreement is on our shoulders. This isn’t a fight in which any of us can remain on the sidelines and hope for the best. Unless we take these matters into our own hands, the agreement alone won’t save the world’s ecosystems from collapsing, or our biodiversity, which supports all living things on earth, from disappearing. Doing our part doesn’t mean merely buying green products or inquiring how things are going. It means action. It means a direct challenge to the status quo. It means holding our elected officials accountable and voting out of office national, state and local leaders who won’t take action on climate change. It means not passing the buck and hoping others do the hard work. For many, getting involved means knowing how your retirement accounts and pensions are invested and demanding divestment from fossil fuel stocks. It means demanding that your children be educated for green jobs of the future. It means showing up at town hall or city council meetings and asking about your community’s survivability in a climate crisis. It means saying “No” to every new coal or fracking project, and retooling those communities for safer green powered jobs. And there are no doubt countless other ways to act. Undoubtable, the climate agreement makes it clear that governments don't have the power to solve climate change alone. We all must do something more than we currently are. Earth Day 2016 is not about crossing the finish line. When the agreement is signed, the hard work begins anew.
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LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS CLEVELAND COUNTY Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mabel Lindsay Hamilton McGill; aka: Mabel Hamilton McGill, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 20th day of July, 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Martha Hord Goforth, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned Dorothy G. Dixon, Executrix, on or before the 6th of July, 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 6th day of April, 2016. Dorothy G. Dixon, Executrix Estate of: Martha Hord Goforth 205 N. Sims Street Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086
This the 20th day of April, 2016. John K. McGill, Executor of the Estate of Mabel Lindsay Hamilton McGill; aka: Mabel Hamilton McGill c/o McGill and Hassan, P.A. 8816 Red Oak Boulevard, Suite 220 Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 Patrick D. Craig,J.D. McGill and Hassan, P.A. Attorneys for Estate 8816 Red Oak Boulevard, Suite 220 Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 KMH3732 (4/20, 27, 5/04 &11/2016)
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF GEORGE L. JARRETT All persons, firms and corporations having claims against George L. Jarrett, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Mary A. Jarrett, Executrix of the decedent’s estate on or before July 19, 2016 c/o Arthurs & Foltz, LLP, PO Box 2206, Gastonia, NC 280532206, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Executrix. This 12th day of April, 2016. Mary A. Jarrett, Executrix of the Estate of George L. Jarrett c/o Douglas P. Arthurs Arthurs & Foltz, LLP PO Box 2206 Gastonia, NC 280532206 KMH3731 (4/20 & 4/27, 5/04 &11/2016)
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MOBILE HOMES AND APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN KINGS MOUNTAIN-Prices start-ing at $100/week. Call 704-739-4417 or (evening) 704-739-1425. (tfn)
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CAREER OPPORTUNITY! Advertising Sales Executive. Job Responsibilities: Locate and contact potential clients on a daily basis through in person, telephone and e-mail prospecting. Prepare and deliver sales presentations to new and existing customers. Manage, service and support existing clients while generating additional new business. Job Requirements: Self-motivated, Competitive, Positive Attitude, Outstanding Verbal, Written and Presentation Skills, Excellent Prospecting Techniques, Extremely Orga-nized, Multi-Tasking, Attention to detail, Strong listening skills. Please send resume to Kings Mountain Herald: Attn Sales Executive; PO Box 769, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. (TFN)
HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER. 3 Bedrooms-2 Baths, 3,514 sq.ft., $417,000. Will con-sider trade and/or financing---121 Gold Run Court---Kings Mountain, NC. 28086. Call: 704-739-5869. (TFN) LOTS NEAR KINGS MTN. NATIONAL PARK with water and septic tank. Low down pmt, owner finance. Realty 704-567-9836 or www.bryantrealty.org. (4/06,13, 20 & 27)
LOST/FOUND FOUND – APPLE I-PAD was found near Kings Mountain Walking Track. Call 704739-1940 to identify.
NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA A primary election will be held on June 7, 2016 in Cleveland County to vote on the candidates to run for the following offices of: Republican: US House Representatives District 10 Unaffiliated: NC Supreme Court Associate Justice Most voters will be asked to present acceptable photo identification when presenting to vote in person at the polls, with exceptions for voters who are unable to obtain acceptable photo identification, have a religious objection to being photographed, or are victims of a natural disaster. The acceptable forms of photo identification are a NC Driver’s License or DMV-issued Identification Card (expired up to four years), US Passport or Passport Card (unexpired), Military ID Card or Veterans Affairs ID Card (unexpired, if there is an expiration date), and certain Tribal Enrollment Cards. VOTERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN ONE OF THESE FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION MAY STILL VOTE IF THEIR INABILITY IS DUE TO A REASONABLE IMPEDIMENT such as a lost or stolen ID, lack of transportation, illness or disability, a lack of proper documents, work schedule, and others. These voters may vote a provisional ballot after completing a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and providing an alternate form of identification or the last four digits of their social security number and their date of birth. Acceptable alternate forms of identification for voters who complete a Reasonable Impediment Declaration include their
CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN PUBLIC NOTICE APPLICATION RECEIVED FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
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Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. Please visit the Cleveland County Board of Elections website to find your polling site. www.elections. clevelandcounty.com One-stop No-Excuse Early Voting will be held as following: Bethel Baptist Church –606 South Dekalb St., Shelby, NC Thursday 5/26/2016 to Friday 5/272016:9:00am5:00pm Tuesday 5/31/2016 to Friday 6/3/2016: 9:00am5:00pm Saturday 6/4/2016: 9:00am-1:00pm The Broad River Precinct will temporarily vote at the: Old Boiling Springs Town Hall 145 S Main St Boiling Springs, NC 28017 This move will ONLY be for the June 7, 2016 Primary Election. Absentee ballots are
To receive a conditional use permit the applicant/property owner must comply with all requirements of the City of Kings Mountain Zoning Ordinance. The Board of Adjustment reviews the permit request under the quasi-judicial process.
CASE NO. CUP 1-4-16 Jason Butler and H & H Rentals have applied for a conditional use permit for a contractors’ yard with outdoor storage under the general provisions of the Kings Mountain Zoning Ordinance for that use. The property is located at 301 York Road, the southeast corner of the intersection of York Road and East Gold Street. It can be identified as Tax Map KM-13, Block 2, Lot 1, and also known as Parcel 8083.
EMPLOYMENT SUBSTITUTE DAY CARE TEACHERS NEEDED. Apply in person from 7 am – 5 pm at Bolin’s Day Care, 901 Ramseur Road, Kings Mountain. (4/20, 27 & 5/04)
voter registration card or a current utility bill, paycheck, government check, bank statement, or other government document bearing the voter’s name and current address. Alternative voting options are available for voters who do not present acceptable photo identification for a reason other than a reasonable impediment to obtaining one. Voters who use curbside voting may also present one of the alternative forms of identification described above. No identification is required to vote an absentee ballot by mail. Free Identification Cards for registered voters are available from the NC DMV. For assistance with obtaining acceptable photo identification for voting or for more information on exceptions and alternative voting options, contact the NC State Board of Elections voter outreach team toll-free at 1-866-522-4723 or visit www.VoterID.nc.gov.
PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS THURSDAY, April 28, 2016 5:30 P.M. The public and interested parties are invited to attend the Public Hearing and express your opinion on the application. For additional information, call 704734-4595 (City Hall). KMH3733 (4/20/16)
allowed. There is no need to request an absentee ballot if one was requested for the March 15, 2016 Primary Election. Those requests will be honored for this Primary. However, if no previous Absentee Ballot request was made, requests for an absentee ballot must be made on a State Board of Elections Absentee Request Form, available at the County Board of Elections office and at all one-stop early voting sites, and received in the Cleveland County Board of Elections office or any one-stop early voting site by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday May 31, 2016. Completed absentee ballots must be returned to the Cleveland County Board of Elections by 5:00 p.m. on June 7, 2016 or postmarked on June 7, 2016. The Board of Elections will meet each of the following dates for the purpose of approving absentee ballots: May 17 (9:00 am), May 24 (9:00 am), May 31 (9:00 am) and June 6 (5:00 pm). Absentee ballots will be counted on Election Day at the Board of Elections office. Absentee ballots postmarked by June 7, 2016 will be approved and counted on June 14, 2016 at 9:00 am. Unofficial election results will be released no earlier than 7:30 pm on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Official election results will be certified at the Canvass meeting. The Sample hand-to-eye count will be held at the Board of Elections Office on Friday, June 10, 2015 at 9:00 am. The Canvass meeting will be held at the Board of Elections Office on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 9:00 am. All residents of Cleveland County who are registered to vote with the Cleveland County Board of Elections may vote in this election. Voters who are previously registered need not re-register for this election. THOSE VOTERS WHO
CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2016 – 5:30 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016 – 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL CASE NO. Z-1-3-16 The City of Kings Mountain is proposing a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Article VII – Section 7.1 – Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses – Automobile Wrecking or Junk Yards (page 61). This amendment would remove the use from the Heavy Industrial Districts. CASE NO. Z-2-3-16 The City of Kings Mountain is proposing a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Article III – Section 3.1 General Definitions – Mobile Home Class “A”
ARE REGISTERED UNAFFILIATED MAY VOTE IN THE PRIMARY ELECTION. Unaffiliated voters will be given a choice of ballot at the polling places. Those residents of Cleveland County who are not registered to vote must register on or before Friday, May 6, 2016 at 5:00 pm in order to be eligible to vote on Election Day. Those voters who are not registered by Friday, Friday, May 6, 2016 at 5:00 pm may register and vote during one stop early voting only, and will be required to provide documentation of their identity and residence. Voters who wish to change their party affiliation or who have changed their name or address must notify the Board of Elections in writing by Friday, May 6, 2016 at 5:00 pm. Voters who fail to notify the Board of Elections of a change to their name or address must update their information when presenting to vote, and may be required to vote a provisional ballot. Voters who require assistance with casting their ballot 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. Persons with questions about registration, location of polling places, absentee ballots, early voting at One-Stop locations or other election matters may call the Cleveland County Board of Elections Office at 704-484-4858 Monday thru Friday or online at elections.clevelandcounty. com Dayna Causby, Director Cleveland County Board of Elections KMH3730 (4/20,28 & 5/05/2016)
and Mobile Home Class “B” (pages 7 & 7A). This amendment would change the City’s definition of Mobile Home Class “A” and Mobile Home Class “B”. CASE NO. Z-3-3-16 The City of Kings Mountain is proposing to rezone property located at the intersection of W. Gold Street and S. Cansler Street (portion of Patriot’s Park) from Residential Office (R-O) to General Business (G-B). The property is also known as Tax Map KM-10, Block 2, Lot 1, and Parcel 8003. For additional information you may contact the Planning Department at 704-7344595. You are welcome to attend the City Council meeting on April 26, 2016 at 6:00 pm to express your opinion on the application and Text Amendments. KMH3729 (4/13 & 20/2016)
Facility Inspections Cleveland County Health Department inspected facilities during the weeks of April 4-8. April 11-15 and March 28-April 1 and included: Kings Mountain Country Club 98.5; Taco Bell, York Road, 98; Food Lion Deli, E.
King St., 99; Slow Smoking BBQ, S. Railroad Ave., 99; Summit Place, Phifer Road, 99; Food Lion Meat Market, E. King St., 98; Carolina Crossing Restaurant, Grover, 99; Eaton Cafeteria, South Battleground, 99;
Rhonda's Kitchen, S. Battleground, 96.5 Jan & Bleeka Catering, Countryside Road, 98; Walmart Neighborhood Market, Shelby Road, 100; Walmart Produce, Shelby Road, 100. Also: Three Point Mar-
ket & Grill, Goforth Road, 97; Smokin' Mountain Boys, David Baptist Church Road, 97; Kings Mountain Intermediate School lunchroom, 99.5 and Kings Mountain Middle School lunchroom, 98.5.
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CLUB PROJECT – Members of The Ambassadors Club of Kings Mountain High School raised money for Hospice patients recently. Front left to right: Carmen Henwood, Marla Silaphet, Madison Weeks, Sarah Dye, Meridith Wyte, Richard Fernandez. Back, left to right: Trevor Rhea, Virginia Dellinger, Sara Mayes, Taylor Davis, Jessica Dulin, Ashley Rhom, Briasia White, Lane Bell, Devin Bolin, and advisor, Laura Gibson. Liza Dellinger (advisor) is not pictured.
KMHS Ambassadors raise money for Hospice Cleveland County The Ambassadors Club at Kings Mountain High School recently raised $1,907 for Hospice patients. Hospice Cleveland County serves patients in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln Counties. While most Hospice patients are served in their homes, Wendover Hospice House in Shelby and Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain provide 22 patient rooms for patients unable to stay at home. The club held a faculty/ staff basketball game and
charged admission to raise the funds. The club's advisers, Liza Dellinger and Lauren Gibson, helped with the event. Pam Sharts Isaacs, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, attended the game and talked to students about Hospice and the importance of fundraisers and the role the community plays in helping Hospice. 'We are delighted to receive this gift,'' said Isaacs. “This will enable us to better provide excellent care for
patients and their families. We are also pleased to see the community service The Ambassadors Club is providing.” Hospice Cleveland County exists to provide high quality, skilled, compassionate care and support for individuals with life-limiting illness, their families and the community regardless of ability to pay. If you would like to know more about Hospice, Cleveland County, visit the website at www.hospicecares.cc or call 704-487-4677.
Earth Day Saturday 12-4 Earth Day Saturday from 12 noon until 4 p.m. will offer a variety of activities for those attending with their families. Teresa Detain's Nature House, quilt photos, and Brenda Barnes' books along with the local Log Cabin String Band will entertain visitors who can also enjoy food, hiking the Gateway Trail, where the action is, and 15 sponsoring organizations with exhibits and fun things for all the family.
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Choosing an Appropriate Walking Cane Dear Savvy Senior, I have severe arthritis in my knee and could use a walking cane to help me get around. Is there anything I should know about canes before I buy one? Limping Linda Dear Linda, When it comes to choosing a cane for balance and support most people don’t give it much thought, but they should. Walking canes come in hundreds of different styles, shapes and sizes today, so you need to take into account your needs and preferences to ensure you choose one that’s appropriate for you. Here are some tips that can help. Types of Canes The first thing you need to consider is how much support you need. That will help you determine the kind of cane you choose. The three basic types of canes you’ll have to choose from include: 1. Straight canes: These are basic, single point canes that typically incorporate a rounded “crook” handle or “L-shaped” ergonomic handle. Usually made of lightweight aluminum or wood, most of
the aluminum models are adjustable in height and some even fold up. 2. Offset-handle canes: These also are single point straight canes, but come with a swan neck curve in the upper part of the shaft that puts the user’s weight directly over the cane tip for added stability. These canes are typically aluminum, adjustable-height and come with a flat, soft grip handle that’s easy on the hands. Both straight canes and offset-handle canes are best suited for people who have a slight walking impairment. 3. Quad canes: Also called broad based canes, these work best for people who need maximum weight bearing and support. Quad canes comes with four separate tips (some have three tips) at the base, they usually have an offset flat handle, and can remain standing when you let go of it which is very convenient. Fitting the Cane Once you decide on the type of cane, you need to make sure it fits. Stand up with your arms hanging straight down
at your side. The top of the cane should line up with the crease in your wrist, so your arm is slightly bent at the elbow when you grip the cane. The cane should also have a rubber tip at the bottom to prevent slipping. A worn or torn rubber tip is dangerous, so check the tip frequently to ensure it’s in good condition and replace it when necessary. Rubber tips come in different sizes depending on the shaft diameter, and can usually be purchased in multipacks at your local pharmacy. The grip is also very important, so choose one that’s ergonomically designed, or one that has a molded rubber or foam grip that’s comfortable to hold on to. And if you travel much, consider getting a folding cane that can be packed or stored away easily. How to Use When using a cane, it should always be held in the hand opposite of the leg that needs support. For example, if your knee pain is on your left side, you should use
the cane in your right hand. The cane should then move forward as you step forward with the bad leg. If you have to go up stairs, you should lead with the good leg. And when you go down stairs, you should put your cane on the step first and then step down with your bad leg. The Mayo Clinic offers a slide show at mayoclinic.com/health/canes/HA00064 that will show you how to choose and use a cane. It’s also a smart idea to work with a physical therapist. Where to Buy You can buy canes at drugstores, discount retailers, medical supply stores and online, usually between $10 and $50. You’ll also be happy to know that Medicare covers canes with a written prescription from a physician. 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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Saturday benefit in Cherryville Washington Highlights Third Quarter features top talent, musicians bands retirement he has toured as a solo act. His 2016 appearances with Darin & Brooke Aldridge combine Fortune's great songs and legendary voice with the power of Brooke Aldridge and the marvelous harmony of Darin Aldridge. Darin & Brooke Aldridge have released six CD's in the past few years, with their latest, Snapshots, placing several songs on the charts. One was their cover of Johnny Cash's Tennessee Flattop Box which reached number one and stayed in the top twenty for a full year. Kentucky radio DJ Steve Martin describes Brooke’s voice as, "... effortless, dead on each note, perfect harmony, no straining to reach any note she chooses, as loud as required by the setting, the notes are pure with no wobbling, she doesn't slide to the next note she just goes there, her breath control is a thing of beauty, she can carry any room or make you lean in closer to listen, meaning in the lyrics is never sacrificed." Darin toured for seven years with the Country Gentlemen, and later with
Darin & Brooke Aldridge and featuring Jimmy Fortune, formerly with the Statler Brothers, will be appearing on Saturday,April 23 at the Starnes Auditorium in Cherryville. The concert is a benefit with the proceeds going to the Shriner's Children’s Hospital and the Cherryville Main Street Program. Unspoken Tradition, a local band headed for much wider recognition, will open the show. Tickets are $20 and can be obtained in Cherryville from Ferguson’s Ace Hardware, Pat’s drive-In, Home Trust Bank, Houser Drugs or online from www.Ticketsnc. com. The concert starts at 7 pm. Starnes Auditorium is located at 401 E. First Street in Cherryville, NC. Jimmy Fortune toured and wrote for the legendary Statler Brothers for 21 years. He wrote many of their hit songs including his first number one song, Elizabeth. As a member of the Statler Brothers, Fortune has been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and the Country Music Association (CMA) Hall of Fame. Since the
the Circuit Riders. He is noted for his virtuosity on both mandolin and guitar as well as his fine tenor voice. Whether recording and touring with their own band, or working closely with other artists, Darin & Brooke Aldridge bring class and first rate musicality to the mix. In addition to touring with their own band, Darin & Brooke are also doing a dozen concerts each with John Cowan (the Doobie Brothers) and Jimmy Fortune. Unspoken Tradition is an emerging band that has developed and matured in Cherryville, with some of its members being former students of Darin Aldridge. UT has released two albums and saw one of their songs appear on the bluegrass charts. Last fall the band was selected as an official showcase band for the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) convention in Raleigh. National bluegrass photo/journalist Ted Lehmann says “ They're the sort of rising young band about whom you want to be able to say, "I saw them before anyone else had heard of them, and KNE
The third nine weeks was a successful quarter for learning and teaching at Washington Elementary. We have a lot of highlights to share: • Congratulations to our students who earned recognition on the A or A/B honor roll for the third nine weeks! • Fifth grader, Chloe Mirtsching, was named Cleveland County Schools’ Do the Right Thing Award winner. She was treated to lunch at Fatz complete with a ride in a police car. Chloe is the third winner from Washington this year! • Washington earned a 100% on our PBIS SET (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports School Evaluation Tool) visit! • Rev Clark from Washington Missionary Baptist Church joined us Thursday, February 11 to serve as our CCS Principal for a Day. • Prior to spring break, students enjoyed AR and PBIS rewards along with Field Day. • Congratulations to our Spelling Bee winner Savannah McGlothlin and runner up Callie Stimpson. • Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Jeannie Brittain and Teaching Assistant of the Year, Miranda Poston. • Title I hosted Bingo for Books in March. Families who attended learned reading strategies, enjoyed dinner, and played Bingo for door prizes. Thanks to Buffalo
Baptist Church, Waco Baptist Church, and Washington Missionary Baptist Church for their support of the event. • We celebrated Bus Driver Appreciation Week February 8-12. We appreciate everything our drivers do for our school community. • The Washington Battle of the Books team placed first in the first round of competition and had a great showing in the finals. • Mrs. Clark’s fifth grade students designed and built balloon cars and raced them in the gym to align with their study of motion. • The Relay for Life team hosted an after school Frozen Party to raise money to support Relay. • Gardner-Webb professor, Dr. Jeff Hamilton, joined our faculty meeting to discuss EVAAS - our value added data. • Students enjoyed a Cultural Fair in March learning about cultures from Laos, Venezuela, Spain, Dominican Republic, Micronesia, Russia, and Guatemala. Thanks to our presenters! • We had Career Awareness Week March 14-18 with each day having a different theme. Students were able to learn about a variety of careers. • Six students represented Washington saying the Pledge of Allegiance at the Board of Education meeting in March. • Congratulations to Mrs.
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