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Two stores to benefit from money Governor Pat McCrory announced Friday that the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority approved grant and loan requests totaling $4,905,420, with Kings Mountain receiving $500,000 to support the redevelopment of two buildings in the downtown The new Cleveland County Public Shooting Complex opened last week with ribbon-cutting ceremonies. Among participants, left to right, were County commissioners Eddie Holbrook, chairman Jason Falls, Johnny Hutchins, facility director Sam Lockridge, and commissioners Ronnie Hawkins and Susan Allen. More photos by Gary Smart and Mike Powell in today's Herald. Photo by MICHAEL E. POWELL by MICHAEL E. POWELL It’s official. The southeast’s largest shooting complex (According to the National Rifle Association’s Brian Hyder) cut their opening day ceremony ribbon and was up and running. The attendance numbers were estimated by range of-
ficials as being between 500 to “maybe close to 1,000 people” coming by before the day’s events were over. Long the dream of Cleveland County commissioner Johnny Hutchins, the 80-acre-plus complex is now a reality after years of planning, dreaming, hop-
ing, and very hard work by a great many folks, noted Cherryville native and range administrator Sam Lockridge. Lockridge, obviously very proud of what has been accomplished, said there is still more work to See SHOOTING RANGE, Page 7A
Kings Revue's Show Choir Grand Champion winner The Kings Mountain High School 27-member Show Choir, Kings Revue, won the Grand Championship trophy and the FAME award given to the best overall choir in the recent National Show Choir competition in Branson, Mo. Kings Revue, under the direction of Sarah Fulton, is composed of KMHS sophomores, juniors and seniors. The competition was a part of the Show Choir National Championship Series.
Mayor's breakfast May 5 at 8 a.m. ter, 1818 Shelby Road. Featured speaker will be Pastor Jason Taylor, pastor of Bar None Interdenominational Church, Tatum, Texas. “Pastor Taylor is not a preacher who wants to be a cowboy with boots and hat,'' said Family Worship Pastor Roger R. Woodard. He continued, “He is a genuine cowboy and rancher God called into
the ministry and his messages are different from the average pastor, but hard hitting and inspiring. He will speak into the life of anyone, government, religious or any walk of life. His message is for our time.” Breakfast tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Kings Mountain City Hall by calling 704-734-0333 or the church office at 704-739-7206.
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Thoroughbred Partners AFAB is a maker of screen print and embroidered fabrics that has operated in Kings Mountain since 2000. Thoroughbred Partners intends to bring its building up to codes and make it handicap-accessible in order to attract business tenants. Ed Harris, Grants Administrator for Main Street under the N. C. Department of Commerce, said both See $500K, Page 7A
Cord among 5 teacher finalists “I hold my students to high expectations,'' says Kala Ryan Cord, Bethware Elementary School Teacher of the Year and a finalist for Cleveland County Teacher of 2016. Cord is one of five competing for the high honor, including two other Kings Mountain teachers – David Reed from Kings Mountain Intermediate and Kate Kerr from Kings Mountain Middle - and Donna Stewart from Marion Elementary and Kim Boyles from Shelby Intermediate. Cord says she shows her students “they can fly,'' meaning they work, they have fun, and then work harder and through all their efforts they are able to demonstrate full potential by year's end. Cord has taught her first five years as a teacher
Kala Ryan Cord, third grade teacher at Bethware Elementary School, is one of five Cleveland County Teachers of the Year who are finalists for Cleveland County Teacher of the Year. Cord is pictured surrounded by her students. at Bethware and uses the story of Peter Pan to remind students of untapped potential. “the moment where you doubt you can fly, you cease forever being able to do it,'' she says. “We place a great deal of emphasis on the end of grade
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KMHS SHOW CHOIR – Pictured are members of the Kings Revue Show Choir, the Grand Champion and FAME award winner in the recent National Show Choir competition in Branson, MO. From left, front row, Jailah Pettis, Jensen Fleisher, Hannah McComas, Charneice Crocker, Jordan Chapman,Molly Vongphouthone, and Akeela Fleisher; second row, from left, Skylar Smith, Cailey Sheppard, Katelyn Terry, Ashlea Hodge, Paloma Dettloff, Sophia Kellstrom, Madison Green and Ina Messer; third row, from left, Christopher Williams, Christopher Hopper, Wesley Henson, Michael Brown, Jonah Williams, Trey See KINGS REVUE Adams and Justin Queen; and fourth row, from left, Sarah Fulton, Keenan Baker, Page 7A Tony Goins, Tobias Curry, Jesse Childers, Jared Steward and Cathy Holland.
The Kings Mountain Mayor's 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 Cen-
areas. A total of 17 grant and loan requests were announced, including $500,000 to Shelby for redevelopment of Uptown buildings. Each of the recipients pledge commitments to create a total of 161 new jobs across the state. The half million dollars to the City of Kings Mountain will support the redevelopment of two abandoned downtown buildings for use by AFAB Promotions and
Delegates front runner doesn't will matter at get the magic number the July na1237 delegates King tional conand the other 71 delevention of the gates from North CarRepublican olina can change their Party the week allegiance on the secof July 18 in ond ballot. Cleveland, King ran for the WAYNE KING Ohio, says delegate slot as a Ted Kings MounCruz delegate. tain's Wayne “Delegates will King, the only delegate matter at this convention from Cleveland County. and its a good opportunity King has earned the rep- to represent North Carolina utation as a tireless worker and our community,'' he in the Republican Party said, continuing, “Someand this fourth convention time small town America he will attend may be his- gets left out and it's imtorical. portant that we have peoA lifelong Republican, ple involved on both sides King at 35 is considered Democrat and Republican by many in the GOP to be and have those who present the Party's visible spokes- the values we believe in.” person. Trump carried CleveSince 1940 there hasn't land County in the Presidenbeen a contested GOP con- tial Preference election and See DELEGATES, Page 7A vention but if the current
tests in grade three and two of my students faced with a real challenge not only did they grow in math, they both passed, with one scoring a four,'' she said. Cord said that the opportunity show a child his or See CORD, Page 7A
KM to observe Day of Prayer The 65th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer will be held on Thursday, May 5, at 12 noon by the fountain in front of Kings Mountain City Hall. Sponsored by the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association and city officials, the theme is “Wake Up America” and the scripture text from Isaiah 58:1a “Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet.” Mayor Scott Neisler will give the welcome, Chief of Police Melvin Proctor will lead the pledge of allegiance and The National Anthem and See PRAYER, Page 7A
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KINGS MOUNTAIN – Lillie “Billie” Blanton, 95, formerly of Kings Mountain, NC and Shelby, NC, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2016 at Carrington Place, Matthews, NC. She was born in Cleveland County to the late Charles Kennedy and Mary Boone Kennedy and was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Edward “Jack” Blanton; son, Edward Blanton Jr. and sisters, Evelena Herndon and Nancy Gunning. Mrs. Blanton graduated with honors from Kings Mountain High School. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church, Shelby, NC. She was recently affiliated with Pineville United Methodist Church, Pineville, NC. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed collecting and traveling with her husband. Surviving are her daughters, Jackie Powell and husband, Jim, Pineville, NC and Patsy Ledford and husband, Eddie, of Shelby; sister, Martha Ann McDonald, Vero Beach, FL ; nine grandchildren: Eddie Blanton III, Charles Chumley, Christopher Blanton, Johnathan Wilson, Donna Rybicky, Daniel Wilson, Rebecca LeGrady, Eddie Ledford Jr. and Kylie Kidd; two step-grandchildren Amanda Powell and Richard Powell; 24 great-grandchildren, four step great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and one to come soon. The graveside funeral service was held Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain. Rev. Eric Lanier officiated the service. The family received friends from noon until 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Harris Funeral Home prior to the graveside service. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. Memorials may be made to The Blanton Foundation, PO Box 472665, Charlotte, NC 28247. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
KINGS MOUNTAIN – Timothy Marvin Echols, 62, resident of Kings Mountain, entered his heavenly home on April 21, 2016 at Peak Resources, Cherryville. He was born in Jackson County, Ga. to Winona Vickery and the late Seabron Marvin Echols. A graduate of Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics, he was a teacher and coach at several different schools over the years, including Ashbrook High School, Kings Mountain High School, Kings Mountain Intermediate and Middle Schools and Forestview High School. Mr. Echols taught math, computers and physics. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, where he served as a former Deacon, Sunday School teacher, choir member and on various committees. He was also a former member and officer of the Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Department. Tim enjoyed golf, fishing, reading and most of all spending time with his family. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Peak Resources, Cherryville, N. C. for their loving care. Surviving are his wife, Lynn McDaniel Echols of the home; his mother, Winona Vickery Echols Bridges; sons, Lee Echols and wife, Casey and Lane Echols; brothers, Randy Echols and Kevin Echols and wife, Mandy, all of Kings Mountain; sisters, Terry Putnam and husband, Dennis, Kings Mountain, and Rhonda Howze and husband, Mike, Albuquerque, NM ; sister-in-law Cathy Moore and husband, Eric, Kings Mountain; grandchild Eva Echols; pet companion Maggie; and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service was conducted Monday, April 25, 2016 at 4 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Dr. Steve Taylor officiated the service. The family received friends Sunday evening, April 24, 2016 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home Kings Mountain, and other times at the home. Interment was in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Baptist Church “building fund,” 1017 Bethlehem Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 or Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, 34 Washington Street, Suite 200, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC was in charge of arrangements.
Norma Harry SHELBY - Norma Browning Harry, 91, died Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. The funeral was conducted Friday, April 22, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Landmark Baptist Church, interment following in Shelby’s Sunset Cemetery. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby was in charge of arrangements.
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US Navy Veteran KINGS MOUNTAIN – Grady Alexander “Jack” Rhea Jr., 84, resident of Kings Mountain, went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2016 at Caromont Health, Gastonia, NC. He was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late Grady Alexander Rhea Sr. and Dora Dixon Rhea and was also preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Juanita Leigh Rhea, sisters, Wilma Hinson, Hazel Folding, Dot Hamrick, Linda Sanders and brothers Bob Rhea, JD Rhea, Clyde Rhea, Bill Rhea and Zip Rhea. Mr. Rhea was retired from PPG Industries in Shelby, NC after 34 years of service. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, NC, where he was a member of the choir. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion. Jack enjoyed music and was musically talented, playing a variety of instruments. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing golf and bowling. Surviving are his son, Rick Rhea and wife, Frieda, Gastonia, NC; daughter Kim Cloninger and husband, Scott, Dallas, NC; step-daughter Wanda Conner and husband, Dennis, step-son Brent Leigh and wife, Pat, sister-inlaw, Martha Sue Rhea, all of Kings Mountain; two grandchildren Nick Stroupe and wife, Kelsie, Dallas, and Jeremy Stroupe, Dallas, NC; and one great-granddaughter Maylee Stroupe. The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Eastside Baptist Church. Rev. Ron Caulder will officiate the service. The family received visitors Tuesday evening, April 26, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC. Interment, with full military honors provided by the Marine Corp League Foothills Detachment, will be in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. Memorials may be made to Eastside Baptist Church, 308 York Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain,NC, is in charge of arrangements.
KINGS MOUNTAIN – Wendell Scott Waddell, 57, resident of Kings Mountain, was taken from us too soon on April 24, 2016 at Carolinas Healthcare System, Main, Charlotte, NC. He was born in Georgia to the late William Waddell and Bobbie Lewallen Waddell and was also preceded in death by his wife, Millicent Marlow Waddell and brother, Ricky Waddell. Scott was a former employee of Wallace Printing, Bessemer City, NC. and Baldor, Shelby, NC. He was a wonderful and loving father who enjoyed cooking, camping and providing for his family. Surviving are his sons, Joshua Waddell, Kings Mountain, and Dustin Waddell, Grover; daughters, Haleigh Waddell and Chelsea Waddell, granddaughter Cameron Waddell and sister, Jane Waddell Burton and husband, Kenneth, all of Kings Mountain, NC; father-in-law, Jerry L. Marlow and wife, Sandra, of Cherryville; and sister-in-law Madeline Grigg and husband, Keith, Kings Mountain. The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 4 p.m. at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home. Rev. Mike Chambers will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 27, 2016 from 3-4 p.m. prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC. Memorials may be made to Wendell Scott Waddell Memorial Fund, c/o Madeline Grigg, 430 Mary’s Grove Church Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.
KINGS MOUNTAIN – Raeford White Sr., 87, resident of Kings Mountain, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2016. He was born in Cleveland County to the late J. J. and Sally Howell White and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Lloyd White and Max White. Raeford was a Korean War Veteran who served in the United States Army and also worked at the Pentagon. He was a member of the Bethware Progressive Club, Kings Mountain Cruisers and Kings Mountain Baptist Church. He enjoyed being a member of the Cherryville Lunch Bunch. Surviving are his wife of 65 years Frances White of the home; son, Raeford White Jr. and wife, Shirley, Kings Mountain, and daughter Lori Ann White Henderson and husband, Bradley, of Grover; grandchildren: Scott White and wife Denise, Sharon McGinnis and husband David, Brad Henderson and Courtney Henderson; great-grandchildren Christopher White and wife Katie, and Dustin Parker; special grandson Wayne Southards; brothers, Gene White and wife, Lila and Harold White and wife Joan, all of Clover, SC; and sister Shirley White Eades of Clover, SC, and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service was conducted Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 3 p.m. at Kings Mountain Baptist Church. Pastor Tim Whitesides officiated the service. The family received friends Friday evening, April 22, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain. Interment, with military honors provided by the Marine Corp League Foothills Detachment, was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Kings Mountain Baptist Church ‘’building fund,’’ PO Box 608, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
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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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Gardner-Webb University at Boiling Springs invites Cleveland County high school seniors graduating in the Class of 2016 to apply for the R.W. Andrews Scholarship, a financial aid package that provides full tuition, room and board to African-American males for four years of study at the institution. A committee is now interviewing candidates, and the deadline to submit application materials is May 6. The scholarship’s namesake, Ralph W. Andrews, was a Cleveland County native who worked as a publisher in New York and San Francisco. His strong desire to help African-American families, especially young men, led to the creation of the R.W. Andrews Scholarship Fund to provide higher education opportunities for people in his native county. African-American male students with a 2.25 GPA or better and an academic standing in the top 25 percent of their graduating classes at Burns, Crest, Kings Mountain and Shelby high schools are eligible for the scholarship. To apply, students must complete a scholarship application and provide a copy of their high school transcript, as well as two letters of recommendation. Scholarship recipients must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA as a full-time student as well as a good standing with Gardner-Webb University to renew the financial aid package each year. Scholars must submit a reflective essay on their college experience prior to graduation from GWU. For more information about the scholarship and application process, contact undergraduate admissions counselor Collin Helms at 704-406-2220 or chelms2@ gardner-webb.edu.
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Bennett wins award for historical drama Local screen and stage author Tom Bennett, native of Kings Mountain, has returned from the 47th annual Nashville Film Festival Scriptwriters competition having won one of the coveted awards for his short historical drama, “Sentry Duty.” “Sentry Duty” is the Civil War story of two soldiers, one a Union soldier and one a Confederate soldier who meet and trade goods while on sentry duty before the battle at Missionary Ridge, one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. Each man's personal story is revealed in their conversations as they become friends and face the inevitable battle. The Nashville Scriptwriters Conference accepted 4,500 scripts this year from 16 different countries, with two awards in each category. It also provided workshops and mentoring sessions or the writers involved with established Hollywood producers, directors and professional writers responsible for such films as “The Fugitive,” “Die Hard,” “Napoleon Dynamite,'' “The Conquering,
DeAnn Burton, left, and Joyce Kale are co-chairmen of American Legion Auxiliary 155's inside yard sale and bake sale Saturday which starts at 7 a.m. at the American Legion Building. Tables are still available at $10 for individual yard sale. Tom Bennett, left, holds the award he received at the Nashville Film Festival Scriptwriters competition. Making the presentation is Josh Escue, Screenplay Competition manager for the festival. Straight Outta Compton,'' “”Brokeback Mountain,'' and “The Wolverine” and more. Mr. Bennett, a successful regional playwright, has only recently been converting his stage plays to screen scripts. One of his plays is scheduled
for performance at the Lee Street Theatre in Salisbury later this summer. He said the Nashville Conference has given him a great opportunity to have several of his scripts considered by major Hollywood companies.
LESSON IN GOVERNMENT - West Elementary School Kindergarten students learned about city government from Mayor Scott Neisler, at microphone at City Hall, and they practiced voting from the podium on several things, including the official pet for Kings Mountain. After their tour of City Hall, the young people visited the Kings Mountain Fire Department. Photo by HALEY WILSON
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Motorists on Interstate 85 heading into North Carolina receive a colorful welcome to the Tar Heel State: deep purple and bright red wildflowers. The Red Corn Poppies and Purple Larkspur wildflower bed won first place for Best Regional Planting in the state's Western Division during the NCDOT's 2015 Wildflower and Daylily Awards. The wildflower bed, located at the I-85 Cleveland County Welcome Center about two miles north of the state line, blooms with poppies and larkspur in the spring and Mixed Zinnias in the fall. "I am grateful to be part of such a special program to promote beautification along North Carolina’s roadsides,"
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BBQ sale/auction benefits missions The Keeter Honduras barbecue sale for benefit of Honduras Ministry will be held Friday, May 6 from 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. at 706 E. King Street. Plates are $8 and drive through or pickup available. The mission project auction is Saturday, May 7, beginning at 10 a.m. at 706 E. King Street. Any good, salable merchandise new or used will be accepted and donated items are needed and may be delivered to the site Saturday or picked up for
free by calling Chris Keeter 704-600-5465; Bob Melton 704-692-0406; Johnny Lavender 704-472-3240; Gene McCurry 704-692-1033 or Myles Whitaker at 704-4724123. Items needed are vehicles, t railers, tools, appliances that work, jewelry, old coins, furniture, farm equipment, antiques and collectibles. Donna and Chris Keeter are missionaries to Honduras. The barbecue/auction is an annual benefit.
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■ POLICE ARRESTS APRIL 18: Ray Edwin Bryson, 57, 343 Industrial Dr., second degree trespass, $1000 unsecured bond. APRIL 18: John Gerald Hadaway, 40, 7 Bennett Dr., felony larceny, felony obtaining property by false pretense, felony possession stolen goods/property, $2500 bond, secured. APRIL 20: Paulette Lavelle Warren, 52, 412 E. Ridge St., driving while license revoked, $500 bond, secured. APRIL 20: Roger Dale Ivey, 40, 309 E. Parker St., assault with deadly weapon, simple assault, $2000 bond, secured. APRIL 21: Mark Anthony Black, 19, 912 Henry St., DWI, $2500 bond, secured. APRIL 24: Barry Scott Moss, 51, Gastonia, communicating threats, order for arrest. APRIL 24: Joshua William Fitzpatrick, 30, Shelby, DWI, $2500 unsecured bond. CITATIONS APRIL 18: Boyd Nicholas Houser, 20, 609-A Stoney Point Road, revoked license, red light violation. APRIL 19: James Edward Martin, 71, 102 Cedar CV, no operator's license. APRIL 19: Priscilla Hamrick Mauney, 66, 110 Montcliff Dr., expired tag. APRIL 20: Gilbert Law, 24, Bessemer City, revoked tag, no automobile insurance. APRIL 21: Brandy Jean Hayes, 31, 415 Fulton St., revoked license, no automobile insurance, failure to carry valid driver's license. INCIDENTS APRIL 20: Police recovered a reported stolen Moped on S. Battleground Avenue. APRIL 20: Kings Mountain Embroidery, 834 E. King St., reported that a Fedex vehicle struck an
air conditioning unit doing $2,376 damage. APRIL 20: A resident of West Mountain Street reported that he was assaulted by a male subject on S. Battleground Avenue. APRIL 20: A resident of Gastonia reported he was assaulted by a person striking him in the face on E. Parker Street. APRIL 21: A resident of Floyd Street reported a break-in and theft of a silver and black 40 caliber gun valued at $300 APRIL 21: A resident of Cherryville reported that her 1992 Honda was broken into while parked on Sterling Drive. Two Stanley tool boxes were reported taken. APRIL 21: A resident of Cleveland Avenue reported a break-in and theft of nearly $1200 worth of musical instruments, Ipad, and DVD players. APRIL 22: A resident of Waco Road reported an attempted break-in. APRIL 23: A resident of Cambridge Oaks Apartments reported that tires on his vehicle w ere punctured by someone using an unknown object, scratching his car and throwing eggs. APRIL 23: A resident of Grover reported damage to her 2011 Ford at a E. King Street parking lot. WRECKS APRIL 16: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Michael Tessener, 312 N. Cansler St., was backing his 2007 Chevrolet from a parking space at Verizon Wireless and hit a 1997 Toyota operated by Shontrell Hopper of Shelby. Property damage was estimated at $3,000. APRIL 17: Officer Stephen Skinner said that Pamela Lucas, Cherryville, was backing her 2000 Honda from a parking lot on Shelby Road and hit a 1998 Honda operated by Tenika Washington of Shelby. Property damage was estimated at $2,000.
APRIL 20: Officer Stephen Skinner said that Michael Tate, Shelby, operating a 1994 Ford, ran a stoplight at US 74 Business at Phifer Road and hit a 2013 Hyundai operated by Gerald Fleming IV, of 116 Waco Road. Two occupants of the Fleming car were transported to the local hospital for treatment. APRIL 20: Officer J. L. Dee said that Deshawn Martray Currence, 24, of 810 First St., was walking on Second Street and was struck by a 1999 Ford operated by Brian David Short, 114 Center Street. Currence was treated for minor injuries at the local hospital. APRIL 21: Officer J. L. Dee charged Mark Anthony Black, 19, of 1618 Alpne Drive, with DWI after a wreck involving his 1999 Ford and a 1997 Lexus operated by Chasity Lowery, 1618 Alpine Drive. Black, traveling South on Highway 161, turned in front of the Lowery vehicle, traveling north on 161. Property damage was estimated at $2500. APRIL 21: Officer S.D. Shockley said that a parked 2016 GMC owned by EAN Holdings of Charleston, SC was struck by a hit and run driver in the parking lot of Greentree Apartments. Property damage was estimated at $1,000. APRIL 21: Officer J. L. Dee said that Jeffrey Randolph, 835 Long Creek Road, operating a 1999 FRHT truck, backed into a 2006 Jeep operated by Jordan Cochran of Shelby. Randolph stopped his vehicle to pick up tree limbs off the side of US 74 Business and Cochran, who also stopped, said there was another vehicle behind him and he couldn't go around Randolph's vehicle. No damage was reported to the truck owned by the City of Kings Mountain. Damage to the Cochran Jeep was estimated at $2,000.
Warren, Wylie, Sigmon face meth charges April Elizabeth Warren, 40, 112 Remington Drive, and Mikki Elizabeth Wylie, 32, and Charles Jason Sigmon, 37, both of 5029 Old Pine Lane, Cherryville, were arrested on one charge each of possessing a precursor chemical to manufacture methamphetamine, the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office reported. The Cleveland County Sheriff's Department re-
As we enjoy the spring, the North Carolina Community College Small Business Center Network (SBCN) encourages you to celebrate your local Small Businesses. National Small Business Week is May 1-7, 2016. Help celebrate by shopping locally and using #DreamSmallBiz. “We want all Cleveland County entrepreneurs and small business owners to be successful. We, therefore, encourage everyone to support our local businesses,” said Steve Padgett, Director of the Small Business Center at Cleveland Community College. “Use the power of your dollar to support them and help make a lasting impact in the place you call home.” Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National
Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year. As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that over 50 percent of the working population works in a small business. A small business is defined by the Small Business Administration as one with 500 or fewer employees. Small businesses have generated
sponded to a call of a domestic disturbance at 112 Remington Drive around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 19 and around 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, investigators with the Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at the Kings Mountain home and during the search officers allegedly located “one pots” which allow methamphetamine to be cooked in one container, chemical
gas generators and several precursor chemicals, all believed to be used allegedly to manufacture methamphetamine in the Warren residence. “These labs are extremely volatile,'' said Sheriff Alan Norman. All three suspects were jailed in the Cleveland County Detention Center and Jail Annex on a $15,000 secure bond.
Former Local man charged teacher with tax evasion faces charges Mindy Morrow, 36, a former Shelby Middle School teacher from Kings Mountain, faces charges of felony embezzlement and misdemeanor larceny and is scheduled to appear in Cleveland County Court on April 28. She is accused of stealing electronic equipment from Cleveland County Schools worth $600 and selling it on eBay, according to the Shelby Police Department. The items were reportedly taken and sold during the last months of 2015, according to police. Greg Shull, CCS director of communications, said Morrow resigned her position at Shelby Middle School on Dec. 21, 2015.
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Multiple law enforcement agencies swarmed a residence off Alex D. Owens Road Thursday afternoon and supporting activity for the Internal Revenue Service arrested Reuben Dehaan on federal charges of tax evasion. Dehaan, commonly known as “the medicine man,” operates a holistic medicine business in his home.
Dehaan maintains that because he is a minister he does not have to pay income tax. He allegedly had earned more than $2.7 million in gross receipts from his natural healing business from 2008-2014 and had not voluntarily filed an income tax return for himself or his business since 1997, except for frivolous returns covering the years 2005 and 2006.
Two Lawndale men face nine felony charges Two suspects from Lawndale have been charged by the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office with three counts of felony breaking and entering, three counts felony possession stolen property, three counts felony obtaining property by false pretense, two counts misdemeanor larceny, and two counts misdemeanor possession stolen property. Mark Steven Sparks, 36, 906 Belwood-Lawndale Road, and Jimmie White Blanton II, 30, 102 Stonebrook Lane, were jailed under $40,000 bond. The two men are accused of breaking into a residence and taking property and then following a landscap-
ing truck and taking items from the stopped vehicle trailer, a total property value of $6,000. Sheriff Alan Norman said the pair is currently facing similar charges in Gaston and Mecklenburg Counties, pawning items taken from Gaston in Mecklenburg. Investigators from the three counties are still determining how many landscaping companies were targeted. “I would like to caution everyone who may be carrying anything of value on a trailer or in the bed of a pickup truck to secure it or place in an area that can be watched. Criminals are very bold and can steal things very quickly.”
E Bethel Oak Grove breakfast breakfast, May 7 yard sale Oak Grove Baptist Church, 1022 Oak Grove Road, will hold a yard sale and breakfast Saturday, April 30, from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. A preview sale will be held Friday and hot dog sale and bake sale will be held Friday, April 29, from 5-8 p.m. For more information call 704-739-4833.
El Bethel United Methodist Church will serve the traditional country breakfast on Saturday, May 7 from 6:30-10 a.m. Baked goods will also be available. Eat in the fellowship hall or carry out. Call 704739-9174 for carryout.
over 65 percent of new jobs since 1995. About the Small Business Center Network: The mission of the NC Community Colleges Small Business Center Network (SBCN) is to increase the success rate and number of viable small businesses in North Carolina by providing high quality, readily accessible assistance to prospective and existing small business owners,
which will lead to job creation and retention. The SBCN assisted in starting more than 700 businesses in 2014-2015. Small Business Centers have an economic impact in 90% of all NC Counties each year including helping to create and retain over 3,500 jobs in 2014-2015. For more information contact Steve Padgett at 704-669-4146 or email at padgetts@clevelandcc.edu.
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Anticipation! Well, if you have been following these articles of mine about our move to Aruba, you may remember that I wrote one on Patience. The JAMES main reason we LOCHRIDGE, JR. need patience 29G, Kamay, is the topic of Noord, Aruba this article - anticipation! Do you remember waiting for Christmas or your birthday as a kid? Sometimes I have been guilty of saying, “I can’t wait.” But of course I had to. Someone once said, “Time waits for no man.” But it is also true that it doesn’t hurry up for any of us either. I have also said from time to time, “The older I get, the faster time flies.” It really does
seem so at times, but when I’m in the doctor’s waiting room waiting for my appointment, it usually just drags on. Truthfully though, as we all know, it just clicks on, tick-tock-tick-tock, one unchanging second at a time, day after day, week after week, etc. I am grateful that we do get to see an end to our waiting from time to time. Sometimes that just increases our anticipation. And anticipation can have its own flavors - dread, excitement, questions, satisfaction, etc. The one thing I know for sure though is that anticipation doesn’t change the eventual outcome. That which we anticipate will eventually happen or arrive, not a minute sooner or later than it’s going to. Some of you have seen us around town off and on since last November and I have often heard, “I thought you were in Aruba.” Well we were, but had to come back for some business. We had to get some more paperwork for the Aruba government concerning our residency which we are still waiting approval of. We also
had to sell our home in Kings Mountain. What we didn’t know was that my wife would require a total left knee replacement on March 7 and then therapy to get her up and running again. We didn’t know that Allen Memorial Baptist Church on Long Branch Road near Grover would need a piano player in February and an interim pastor in March. I said we didn’t know all this, but God did and we have seen some revealing reasons as to why we are still here. But now the house has been sold and we have purchased our tickets for a three month stay in Aruba. Hopefully our residency will be approved before we leave on May 31 or during the three months we are there on our tourist visas. We are eager to see the church family at Good News Baptist Church and to enjoy that tropical paradise once again. The excitement is building! I am told that over 350 times in the Old Testament, prophesies were made concerning the coming of God’s Messiah; prophesies that were fulfilled in
Jesus Christ. Likewise, in both the Old and New Testaments, God discloses His future plans to judge the world and that the Risen Christ will return for His church. Most of you reading this article are probably familiar with terms like the Rapture, the Tribulation, the Second Coming of Christ, etc. And you probably also know that much of Scripture concerning those events reads like today’s newspaper. Whether God’s plan explodes on the scene of human history today or a hundred years or more from now is certainly under His control, but it seems to me that our anticipation level of such should be on the rise. Jude said, “But you, beloved, (those who have repented of sin and placed their face in Jesus as Savior and Lord) . . . Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.” (Jude 20 - 21). Titus 2:11-13 says, “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we
should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.” These are just a couple of verses encouraging us to anticipate the return of Jesus to this earth. He came the first time to take my punishment and yours upon Himself on an old rugged cross. But He rose from the grave, ascended to the Father to intercede for all who will trust Him for their abundant and eternal life. And one day, perhaps sooner rather than later, He is coming to judge those who have rejected Him. He is “the only way, the only truth, and the only life; no one comes to the Father except through Him” (John 14:6) I have anticipated a lot of things in my life, including moving to Aruba, but nothing compares with my anticipation for my Lord’s return. How about you? Will He find us witnessing and ministering in His Name or just watching the eastern skies or worse yet, asleep and indifferent? Selah (Think about it!)
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Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406
New Life Family Worship Center 428 Oak Grove Road 704-739-9371
Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075
New Way Missionary Baptist Church 105 Waco Road 704-724-0414
Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Avenue 704-739-6811
Oak Grove Baptist Church 1022 Oak Grove Road 704-739-4833
Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Road 704-739-6711 Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354
Oak View Baptist Church 1517 York Road 704-739-7831
Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road, Kings Mountain
Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852
Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216
Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160
Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826
Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920
Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516
Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398
Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354
St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256
Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue
New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507 New Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606 New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128
Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070 Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580
Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007 Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716 The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street 828-381-4777
True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764 Unity AME Zion Church 948 Unity Church Road 704-228-0328 Vestibule AME Zion Church 2175 Vestibule Church Road 704-739-7961 Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive (704) 739-2187 FALLSTON Burning Bush House of God 4538-2 Fallston Rd. Fallston GASTONIA Bethesda United Methodist Church 3714 S. New Hope Rd
Grace Community Advent Christian Church 206 West 3rd Avenue 704-739-9230 GROVER Bethany Baptist Church 423 Cleveland Avenue 704-937-3010 Carolina Praise and Worship Center 201 N. Main Street 704-937-7541 First Apostolic Church of Blacksburg 205 E. Cherokee St. Blacksburg, SC 864-839-1873 WACO New Testament Missionary Baptist Church 2103 Capernium Rd
Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd.
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First annual Earth Day in KM Saturday's first annual Earth Day was a big success and the family affair featured everything from jewelry making to making pretty things from scrap to
CHILDREN’S entertainer Kevin Kollock and his son came to Earth Day Saturday.
fun times reading and enjoying a walk on the Gateway Trail. “We were very pleased with the turnout and look forward to partnering again
next year with the Gateway Trail and making the event bigger and better,'' said Haley Wilson, Special Events Coordinator for the City of Kings Mountain
CHILDREN’S AUTHOR - Brenda Barnes reads a book to children at Earth Day Saturday.
Pictured are Girl Scouts in Troop 1884 who donated money from their Girl Scout cookie sales to the Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County. Front row, from left, Alisha Lutz, Hailey Griffin, Alex Bell, Administrator CHS Kings Mountain, Aniya Hopper and Caitlyn Hinson. Back row, from left, Mia Lewis and Katie Torres.
Kings Mountain Girl Scouts make gift to healthcare foundation Girl Scouts from Troop 1884 in Kings Mountain recently donated $50.00 from their Girl Scout cookie sales to the HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County. According to Troop Leader Bre Griffin, the girls have been learning about philanthropy and decided they wanted to make a donation to benefit healthcare and Carolinas HealthCare System Kings Mountain. Troop members presented a check for the
Friends of Library asking for recipes The Friends of the Mauney Memorial Library are asking for your traditional family recipes. Submit recipes for a chance to have them featured in a local cookbook being published by The Friends. Proceeds to support the Mauney Memorial Library. Drop off recipes at the front desk or email mslaughter@mauneylibrary.org The annual Friends of the Library meeting will be Tuesday, April 26 at 5 pm. All are welcome! It will be held in the Community Room at Mauney Memorial Library.
foundation to Alex Bell, Administrator of Carolinas HealthCare System Kings Mountain during a visit prior to their regular troop meeting and learned more about the local hospital. “This is a very special gift,” said Dick Baker, Executive Director of the HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County, adding, “It is refreshing to see young people learning about the power of philanthropy at work in their local community and expe-
riencing the joy of giving first hand.” Additional information about the HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County grant programs and other initiatives can be found on the organization’s website, www.HealthCareFoundationCC.org The HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County is a 501-(C)(3) non-profit organization. All gifts are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Tickets on sale for April 29 show Tickets are on sale this week at $25 for “An Evening with Caleb and Bob” Friday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m. at Joy Performance. A fundraiser for benefit of this summer's Liberty Mountain drama, the on-stage presentation will include excerpts from some of playwright Bob Inman's plays and musicals, interlaced with magical illusions by
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Liberty Mountain director Caleb Sigmon and storytelling. The two friends will join at the end of the presentation for what they predict is an unforgettable finale. The Joy boxoffice office is open Wednesday and Thursday evenings and tickets may also be purchased on line at www.LibertyMountaindrama.com or call704-730-9408 and leave a message.
STUDENTS – East and West Elementary students on robotics teams entertained Earth Day celebrants Saturday.
TERESA DEATON showed young people how to make fairy houses at Earth Day Saturday. ORGANIZERS - Pictured are organizers of Saturday’s Earth Day celebration at Gateway Trails. From left, Mauney Memorial Director Sharon Stack, Children’s Librarian Christy Conner, Mayor Scott Neisler, Haley Wilson, City of Kings Mountain Special Events Coordinator, Judy Ford, Library activities, and Shirley Brutko, executive Gateway Trails.
Foothills Conservancy celebration Saturday 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 828-437-9930. Hosting this event is Camp Golden Valley. This scenic 550-acre former Girl Scout camp is now owned by Blue Ridge Distilling,
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 especially 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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SCRAP EXCHANGE – Making pretty and unusual items from scrap was a conversation piece for those attending Saturday's Earth Day celebration.
PETTING ZOO- Children enjoyed the Son Ridge Farms petting zoo at Earth Day Saturday at Earth Day.
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KINGS REVUE'S: Show Choir Grand Champion winner From Page 1A The Kings Revue spring concert, which will include their competition music, will take place May 24 at 7 p.m. at B.N. Barnes Auditorium on the KMHS campus. Members of the Show Choir are Trey Adams, Keenan Baker, Michael Brown, Jordan Chapman, Jesse Childers, Charneice Crocker, Tobias Curry, Paloma Detloff, Jensen Fleisher, Akeela Fleisher, Tony Goins, Madison Green, Wesley Henson, Ashlea Hodge, Cathy Holland, Chris Hopper, Sophia Kellstrom, Hannah McComas, Ina Messer, Jailah Pettis, Justin Queen, Cailey Sheppard, Skylar Smith, Jared Steward, Christopher Willliams, Jonah Williams, and Molly Vongphouthone.
SHOOTING RANGE: $500K: loan/grant up and running Mountain of $737,500. The From Page1A
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do to fine-tune everything. As for his duties, he said, “My responsibilities are that I’m the range administrator.” As to the work on the range finally seeing the finish line, so to speak, he said, “In theory, this has been in the works for over six years; conceptually, that is. But it’s been under construction for the last year and a half. It’s really awesome! We’ve got a great crowd out today (April 20) for an opening day. Their official first day of actual business was last Wednesday, April 21. The huge complex, located at 283 Fielding Rd., Cherryville, boasts seven ranges as follows: Range 1 – a 250-yard rifle range; Ranges 2-4 – 50-yard pistol ranges; Ranges 5-6 – skeet/ trap and pistol ranges; and finally, a state-of-the-art bow range, said Range Master, Lt. Ron Newcomb. Newcomb is a law enforcement officer with the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department. Commissioner Hutchins spoke about his and others in the area’s dream of one day having a shooting range where they, their friends, and families could come out and shoot, but where the public could come as well, receive proper training in handling firearms of all sorts, and train to correctly use those weapons for sport, or the just plain fun of target shooting. Additionally, Hutchins said he believes the range will become an economic force in Cleveland County as well as the surrounding counties. He noted his hopes of some day getting national competitions to come and participate at the complex. In addition to the ranges where up to 60 shooters can fire or draw their bows, the complex has a classroom, office, concession stand, and restrooms. There is a cost, said Range Master Newcomb, which is $10 a day for adults, $5 for children 17 and under, and $5 for the disabled, senior citizens, veterans, and law enforcement officers. While the public wasn’t allowed on ribbon cutting day to bring their personal firearms, Newcomb said they could start doing so the next day when the range was “officially” open. Hutchins, on the complexes' Facebook page, stated, “The weather was perfect and we could not have asked for a better day. Thanks so much for all the
support and for everyone that made this day happen.” Kings Mountain’s Representative and current Speaker of the House Tim Moore, said from the podium the money spent for the complex was “money well spent.” He continued, “I think it (the complex) is great! We worked hard at the state level, along with the county and the wildlife resources commission, to partner and make this a reality and we’re proud of it. It’s going to draw – you can see the huge crowd here today – it’s going to draw people from all over. Not just today but from here on. It’s a good place for our law enforcement to train and allows the public to have a good shooting range where they can come and train on their firearm skills. It’s been in the planning stages for a long time and I’m glad to see it come about. I’m very proud of it.” Cherryville native and N.C. House District 110 Rep. Kelly Hastings, agreed. “This is a spectacular day for this whole area! This makes it easier for people to be able to practice and exercise their Second Amendment rights. It just makes it so much more convenient for people of our area, Cleveland, Gaston, all the whole surrounding area, to come out and exercise those rights, so it’s just a great day!” Additional speakers, along with Rep. Moore and Commissioner Hutchins, were Cleveland County Community Services Director Kerri Melton, Chairman of the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners Jason Falls, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Executive Director Gordon Myers, and the NRA’s Director of Operations, Brian Hyder. Erik Christofferson, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Deputy Director of Operations gave the closing comments. Range Master Newcomb said the range’s hours of operation are, from Spring through the month of October, the FPSC is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m., to 7:30 p.m., and on Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. During the months of November through February, he said it is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m., to 4:30 p.m., and on Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. “The range will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays,” he noted. See more photos on page 8A
Kings Mountain and Shelby received forgivable loans. The stipulations that enable the loan to become a grant are that the property owners must maintain ( own) the properties ( as there are two separate properties in Kings Mountain with two separate sets of owners) for a minimum of four years before they can sell them if it is not tied to any specific business that is installed in that newly-renovated building. Harris said that this program is unlike other Community Block Grant programs that it is tied to the renovation of abandoned buildings for prospective businesses. Main Street Director Jan Harris said that the the loan/ grant to Kings Mountain is not concentrated on job creation or retention. ''That job creation and/or retention is a by-product of improving a building so that it may be occupied by a new or existing businesses venture which would bring jobs to the downtown district,'' she added. The loan supports a total capital investment for Kings
loan is a collaborative solution between CDBG and the Downtown Redevelopment Fund of the North Carolina Main Street Program. “Business-ready buildings and infrastructure set the stage for job growth,'' said McCrory. “These investments lay the groundwork for prosperity by providing basic water and sewer systems, access roads and building renovations that businesses need in order to create jobs in North Carolina's smaller communities.” The RIA reviews and approves funding requests for grant and loan programs. The programs are operated by N. C. Commerce's Rural Economic development team, which is led by Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and Assistant Secretary Patricia Mitchell, CecD. Grants support infrastructure development, building renovation and site improvements. Since its creation by Governor McCrory and the North Carolina General Assembly in 2013, the Authority has approved approximately $90 million in awards.
CORD: among 5 teacher finalists From Page 1A opportunity show a child his or her own ability and watch them fly is a reward unlike any other. Kala started to school in first grade at Bethware Elementary and finished the 5th grade there and later graduated from Kings Mountain High in 2006, where she played softball and was on Suzanne Grayson's state championship team two years in a row. She received her B. S. degree in Elementary Education ( K-6) in May 2010 from Appalachian State University and her Master of Arts in Elementary Education from ASU in 2014. She joined the faculty at Bethware in August 2011 and completed student teaching at Valle Crucis Elementary in Sugar Grove, NC and while in graduate school was a substitute teacher at Watauga County Schools in Boone. Practicum teaching was at Blue Ridge Elementary in Warrensville and Hillcrest Elementary in Morganton in 2009 and she was student assistant at Appalachian State University Child Development Center in Boone in 2008-09.
Cord won the Teaching Excellence award in the Cleveland County Schools in 2014 awarded to the top five third grade teachers based on proficiency performance in math and reading. She leads the grade level choir at Bethware, volunteers as a Girls on the Run coach winter and fall seasons at Bethware and is Bethware's volunteer robotics coach. Kala is the daughter of Chris and Donna Keeter and granddaughter of Bob and Martha Myers of Kings Mountain and Suzie Keeer of Grover. Her parents are missionaries to Honduras and Kala has spent a summer there working with them on the mission field and looks forward to more volunteer experiences there. “I am really proud of my students. My colleagues have been a constant source of knowledge, always willing to share their ideas with me and listen to mine,'' she said, adding, we each face challenges, adversity and can sometimes doubt ourselves but if we allow ourselves to doubt, how will we be able to teach others to fly?”
The trails at Kings Mountain Gateway Trails are perfect for hikers this season. Numerous fun events are set from April through October.
Trail events April-October at KM Gateway Trails (Become a Trail Run Sponsor for 2016 by sending your donation to Kings Mountain Gateway Trails, Inc. P. O. Box 859, Kings Mountain, N. C. 28086. For more information call 704 739-9663) May 7, 2016 Trail Photo Reception at the Kings Mountain Art Center, 6 to 8 p.m. Photos must be taken in the past 2 years at the Gateway Trail and turned in at the Art Center, 301 North Piedmont Ave. in Kings Mountain April 30 to May
1, 2016. Contact the Southern Arts Society for a brochure about the event, or call 704 739-5585 or email southernartssociety@gmail. com. The show will run from May 3 to May 28. June 17 to July 24, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Story Time on the Trail sponsored by the Library October 8, 2016, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Gateway Festival at the Trail For Questions about trail events call 704-7399663 or leave a message at Sbrutko@att.net
PRAYER From Page 1A a quartet presentation of “God Bless America” will be featured. A series of prayers for our nation, our service men and women, employees, teachers, schools, churches and their leaders will be given by various members of the community.
“Come and be a part of this time of prayer as we join with people all across America raising our voices to God for His intervention, direction and restoration upon our beloved nation, '' said Rev. Ron Caulder, President of the Ministerial Association.
DELEGATES: may matter at next GOP convention From Page 1A King believes if Donald Trump gets the magic number before convention that the Grand Ole Party will support him for President. “I'm not a Trump supporter but the biggest thing is to beat Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders,'' he said. King was state GOP vice-chairman in the 2012 election cycle and currently is Deputy Chief of Staff for US Congressman Mark Meadows in the 17 counties of Western North Carolina. He is a former 10th Congressional District chairman and a former chairman of
the Cleveland County GOP. He is currently serving as chairman of the Cleveland County Board of Elections. “What Republicans have accomplished in North Carolina is being hailed as a model for other state parties and the national party,'' said King, adding, “We put together the right team in 2012, got our message out and went after voters in areas of the state we'd never been before and won for the GOP the two Houses in the legislature, the governor's race, Superior Court and the court of Appeals.''
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Scenes from the Foothills Public Shooting Complex ribbon cutting
After just cutting the ribbon ceremonially opening the new Foothills Public Shooting Complex, Cleveland County Commissioner Johnny Hutchins is all smiles as he finally sees his dream come to fruition. (photo by MICHAEL E. POWELL
Standing with N.C. Speaker of the House, Rep. Tim Moore, of Kings Mountain (center), at the Tuesday, April 20 ribbon cutting of the new Foothills Public Shooting Complex, are Representatives Dana Bumgardner, Jay Adams, and Kelly Hastings, and Sen. Warren DanielS. (photo by MICHAEL E. POWELL )
Range #3 was the site of the “first shot” to be fired by Commissioner Johnny Hutchins, inaugurating the new Foothills Public Shooting Complex. (photo by MICHAEL E. POWELL)
Cleveland County Commissioner Johnny Hutchins greets the crowd and speaks at the ribbon cutting and inauguration of the new Foothills Public Shooting Complex, located between Cherryville and Shelby, on 283 Fielding Rd., Cherryville. (photo by MICHAEL E. POWELL)
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Big fourth sparks KM over Draughn Kings Mountain scored four runs in the third inning and rolled to an 8-0 victory over Draughn in SMAC action Tuesday at Lancaster Field. After having a runner gunned down at the plate for the final out of the second inning, the Mountaineers sent nine men to bat in the third to blow the game open for winning pitcher Matt Absher, who gave up only two hits and fanned three over the first four innings. Will Wilson followed leadoff singles by Steven Russell and Brian Lysek with a triple to the gap in right-center, putting the Mountaineers up 2-0. Absher produced a run-scoring single to make it 3-0, and the fourth run came home on John Bell’s infield grounder. The Mountaineers added three more runs in the fourth on a sacrifice fly by Lysek and Wilson’s two-run home run over the left-center field fence; and closed out the scoring in the fifth on Lysek’s single to left. Bryson Bailey, Steven Russell and Alec Seaward pitched an inning apiece, limiting the Wildcats to just three base runners – one on a hit and the other two on errors - over the final three frames. Seaward set the Wildcats down in order in the seventh. Wilson led the Mountaineer attack with 2-for-3 and four RBI. Bell, Palmer Davis, Russell and Lysek also had two hits each.
Senior legion baseball sign-up Sunday Head coach David Ray Robinson, Sr. is carried off the field by his players after they won the Babe Ruth state championship in 1977 at KM’s Lancaster Field.
First Babe Ruth champs going into Hall of Fame (Last of a series of articles on the 2016 inductees into the Kings Mountain Hall of Fame. The banquet is Sat., May 7 at 6 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by Hall of Fame committee members or at the door.) It wasn’t an easy road, but Kings Mountain’s all-stars were the first to travel it. The inaugural North Carolina 16-year-old Babe Ruth state championship team will be inducted into the Kings Mountain Hall of Fame at its 28th annual induction ceremony Saturday, May 7 at 6 p.m. at Central United Meth-
Kings Mountain Post 155 is back in the Area IV Senior Legion race and will hold player sign-ups Sunday, May 1 at 5 p.m. at the Kings Mountain High baseball field. Several weeks ago the team announced it would not be fielding a senior team this summer in Area IV; however, developments of the past week have reversed that decision. With the possibility that about six Kings Mountain senior age players would not be able to compete, officials have decided to merge the junior and senior teams and play in the senior division. Mark Champion, who along with Bruce Capps will coach the team, said with most of the players being junior age the team may struggle at first but in time he hopes to see a vastly improved program in Kings Mountain. The plan is for a junior team to return next year to prepare younger players for the senior team. “Six of our older players would have to go to Shelby if we don’t have a senior team, and there is no guarantee they would make that team,” Champion noted. “That basically left us with no choice but to make the switch to a senior team.” According to Champion, Shelby had already approached the seniors and one junior on the KMHS varsity team about playing up there. Now, any Kings Mountain players wishing to play for Shelby would have to be released by KM. “We’re going to do what is best for our players,” he said. “So we pushed it back to the senior level and that’s where we’re going to stay. We just can’t see penalizing
Chargers baseball tops KM Lady Mountaineers win Pink Ladies Invitational See HALL OF FAME, Page 2B
Crest all but wrapped up the South Mountain Athletic Conference championship Thursday at home with a 9-3 victory over Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers. Kings Mountain, which had moved to within a game and a half of first place, fell to 8-4 in the conference while Crest improved to 10-1 with just five games remaining. The Chargers, who had lost an earlier game at Kings Mountain, came out of the See KM/CREST, Page 4B
Dean Spears, left, presents state championship trophy to coach David Ray Robinson Sr. after Kings Mountain won the inaugural 16-year-old tournament at Lancaster Field in 1977.
Kings Mountain won the annual Pink Ladies Invitational Track Meet last week at John Gamble Stadium. The Lady Mountaineers rolled up 164.5 points to defeat South Point 124, Shelby 83, RS Central 79, Crest 69.5, East Gaston 62 and Chase 8. Gwen Hopper was a double winner in individual events and also ran a leg on winning relay teams. Hopper won the triple jump with a jump of 33’2” and the high jump with a jump of 4’6”. She finished third in the long jump and was named field most valuable player. Kayla Capps won the pole vault with a vault of 8 feet, Denysia Blakeney won the 100 meter hurdles in 18.6 seconds, and Ja’Myiah Pressley
won the 100 meter dash in 12.7. Kings Mountain won the 100 meter relay in 53 seconds. Finishing second were Blakeney in the high jump, Madison Weeks in the pole vault and the 4x200 relay team. Conner Calhoun was third in the 1600 and 3200 meter runs, and Blakney was third in the 300m hurdles. Finishing fourth were Charniece Crocker in the triple jump, Akeela Fleisher in the shot, Diamond Wesley in the discus, Aleenih Carter-Kee in the 300 meter hurdles , Mariah Roberts in the 800 meter run, and Ka’Myiah Pressley in the 200 meter dash.
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Kings Mountain’s winning 400 meter relay team, left to right, Mariah Roberts, McKay Williamson, Caroline Foster and Conner Calhoun.
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Patriot Netters beat Crest, Shelby Kings Mountain Middle’s tennis team ran its record to 7-2 last week with 7-2 victories over Crest and Shelby. KM 7, CREST 2 Singles Kody Starnes (KM) d. Merritt 8-1; Sarah Bell (KM) d. Walker 8-3; Kennedy © d. Kaleb Starnes 8-0; Tucker Leatherman (KM) d. Melton 8-3; Noah Dettloff (KM) d. Warren 8-4; Tristan Hannon (KM) d. Lance 8-4. Kings Mountain’s winning 4x100 relay team Ka’Myiah Pressley, Ja’Myiah Pressley, Gwendolyn Hopper and LaNasia Hamrick.
Gamble wins high jump Kings Mountain High’s men’s track team finished fifth out of 12 teams in last week’s 35th annual Shelby Invitational. Orlandus Gamble was Kings Mountain’s only winner, taking the high jump with a leap of 6’2”. The Mountaineers finished fifth in the team standings. Shelby won with 87 points, followed by Lake Norman Charter 83, Forestview 73, Crest 52, KM 43.5, Chase 43, South Point 33, Hunter Huss 32, East Gaston 21,
Burns 19, East Rutherford 14.5 and RS Central 9. Finishing third for the Mountaineers were the 4x100 relay team in 45.8, Bryan Sanders in the discus (124’3”), and Naseem Green in the triple jump (37 feet even). Fourth were Jordan Trull in the high jump (36’10”) and Thai Tuttanon in the long jump (17’6”). Neal Roseboro ran sixth in the 100 meter dash (11.7) and Wingate was sixth in the 3200 meter run (11:38.7).
Crest. Ashton Withers led the hitting against Draughn with 2-for-3. Cassi Melton hit a solo home run.
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Kings Mountain’s Kayla Capps won the pole vault in last week’s Pink Ladies Invitational at Gamble Stadium.
Catie Payne went the route on the mound, scatting 10 hits while striking out two and walking two. Madison McSwain went
the distance for Crest Thursday. Jenna Wacaster led the Chargers at the plate with two hits.
SPORTS THIS WEEK Wednesday, April 27 6 p.m. – High school softball, RS Central at Kings Mountain. Thursday, April 28 4 p.m. – High school baseball, Kings Mountain at Chase (JV/V DH). 4 p.m. – High school track,
Kings Mountain at Draughn (last regular season meet). 4 p.m. – Middle school baseball and soccer, Kings Mountain at East Lincoln (last regular season game). 5 p.m. – High school soccer, Stuart Cramer at Kings Mountain (JV/V DH).
KM 7, SHELBY 2 Singles Kody Starnes (KM) d. C. Goforth 8-4; Sarah Bell (KM) d. Rackley 8-1; Tolbert (S) d. Kaleb Starnes 8-4; Tucker Leatherman (KM) d. J. Goforth 8-2; Noah Dettloff (KM) d. Blackb7urn 8-2; Tristan Hannon (KM) d. Queen 8-2. Doubles Ko. Starnes/Bell (KM) d. J. Goforth/Tolbert 8-4; Rackley/C. Goforth (S) d. Ka. Starnes/Dettloff 8-2; Leatherman/Hannon (KM) d. Blackburn/Queen 8-3.
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KM softball drops pair Kings Mountain dropped a pair of SMAC softball games last week, falling to Draughn 5-1 Tuesday in KM and 7-5 Thursday at
Doubles Merritt/Kennedy (Cr) d. Ko. Starnes/Bell 8-6; Ka. Starnes/Dettloff (KM) d. Walker/Warren 8-6; Leath-
erman/Hannon (KM) d. Wesson/Ledbetter 9-7.
Monday, May 2 4:30 – High school baseball, East Gaston at Kings Mountain (JV/V DH). TBA – High school golf, Western Regional tournament at Mimosa Hills, Morganton (continues May 3). TBA – Middle school tennis,
first round playoffs (TBD). Tuesday, May 3 4 p.m. – Middle school baseball and soccer, first round playoffs. 5 p.m. – High school soccer, South Point at Kings Mountain (JV/V DH).
our kids.” Playing in the very tough Eastern Division of Area IV with teams like Union County, Gaston Post 23, the Gaston Braves and several other teams that draw from multiple schools will be a challenge, Champion said. “We’re going to be young but we need to play at the senior level this year and then get back to having a team on both levels next year,” Champion said. Keeping the program alive will be costly, he said, but the coaches and some sponsors in the community are determined to keep the sport alive here. Post 155 has had to scale back its support for several years, and buying equipment and uniforms is expensive. Champion and Capps are volunteering their time as coaches, and that will save the program a big chunk of money. “In the past we have struggled for numbers on the senior level,” Champion said, “but everybody I’ve talked to is behind this move. Bruce and I are not in this for the money. If I had
to get paid for coaching I’d have a problem with myself. We’re trying to make sure these kids have a place to play.” Champion invites all players 15 to 18 years old to show up Sunday. “We have a lot of kids wanting to play,” he said. “Our goal just last week was to have a junior team and add the senior team back next year. But now, we feel like this is the way to go.” Champion said players that work in the summer should come out. The coaches understand at some point most players will need to work or be with their family on vacation. Champion and Capps coached the junior legion team to second place in Area IV last season and saw that Kings Mountain can be competitive even if some have to miss some time. “I always worked with all my kids who had to miss because of vacation or other reasons,” he said. “If you have an 18-man roster and you’re down to 12 to 15 because of vacation or work you can still be competitive.” See LEGION, Page 4B
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odist Church. The host team in the double-elimination tournament played at Kings Mountain’s Lancaster Field had to take the long road to the championship after losing its first game to Greenville, NC. But with good pitching, defense and timely hitting the KM nine battled back with four straight victories to reach the championship game against the pre-tournament favorite, Charlotte Clark Griffith. Charlotte, which had Kings Mountain’s number in the regular season, was heavily favored. But Kings Mountain pulled out two big victories to claim the prize. With the 16-year-old program being new, not many towns in this area had enough players to have their own league. The KM nine played against teams in neighboring counties, including Mecklenburg. “It’s been such a long time it’s hard to remember,” said Max Brooks, who was the assistant coach. David Ray Robinson Sr., now deceased, was the head coach. “I do remember that the Charlotte fans just knew they were going to win it,” he said. “But they got surprised. “We beat them two in a row.” After facing elimination
because of the opening loss to Greenville, the KM team got great pitching and always stayed just ahead of the opposition. “I remember David Cobb and I did most of the pitching,” noted David Ray Robinson Jr. “Winning the tournament over Charlotte was the thing that will always stand out to me because they were always loaded. “But the best thing about this team is that all of the players were from Kings Mountain,” he added. “Back then, most of our all-star teams also had players from Bessemer City and Tryon.” Because Charlotte was undefeated, Kings Mountain was the visiting team in the first game of championship day. The KM nine prevailed 7-4. Robinson worked the first five innings in the championshp game, and got the win. Cobb came on to pitch the final two to save KM’s 8-5 victory. Cobb’s towering home run over the left-center field fence gave Kings Mountain a 1-0 lead in the second inning, but Charlotte came back to tie it in the third. Bryon White, who normally played outfield but was pressed into catching duties after Timmy Whitaker was injured in a car
Kings Mountain’s Babe Ruth state champion 1977 baseball team is pictured above. Front row, left to right, Mike Mitchell, Mark Schuman, Jimmy Hall, Butch Pearson and Craig Bell. Second row Bryon White, Steve Boggan, Danny Bolin, Ronnie Wilson and David Ray Robinson. Back row assistant coach Max Brooks, David Cobb, Scott Thornburg, Dwayne Clark, Chris Keeter and head coach David Ray Robinson. wreck, singled and scored what turned out to be the winning run on a single by Robinson. Danny Bolin contributed a RBI double. White slammed a two-run homer, Robinson and Butch Pearson had RBI doubles, and Cobb added a RBI single. Most of the players will be in town for the Hall of Fame banquet. Brooks will induct the team and share
memories from the season. Brooks recalled that Kings Mountain had two teams in the regular season league. He and Robinson coached the Redlegs. The other KM team was coached by Chuck Boheler. “We played each other several times during the season,” he recalled, “and we also played teams up around Lincolnton and Maiden. There were not many teams
then, but Charlotte always thought they were number one. I’ve always been proud of our players and what they’ve done.” Many of the ’77 players went on to play on outstanding teams at Kings Mountain High, including some that played on the 1980 Mountaineer team that played for the state championship. Robinson, who gradu-
ated in 1979, went on to pitch four years at Western Carolina University, where he was a middle relief man. Schuman, who was on the all-star team, and Eric Moore, who played for the Redlegs during the regular season, both played on the 1980 championship team and were at Wingate with their high school teammate Tim Leach.
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Kings Mountain High tennis players are pictured in action during last week’s win over Burns at the KMHS courts. (Photos by Gary Smart)
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The Mountaineer tennis team finished up the season with an overall record of 9 – 2 and 6 – 1 in conference play and finished second in the SMAC behind undefeated Shelby for the second consecutive year. Over the last three seasons in conference play the Mounties have an impressive record of 19 – 2 with both losses to Shelby. The Mounties will now represent the 3A portion of the SMAC in post season having qualified for the dual team tennis matches which will start on May 3. The Mountaineers qualified by defeating both Burns and Crest during the regular season. Their opponent will be announced on May 2. This marks the third consecutive year the men’s team from KMHS has qualified for the dual team matches. Only the top 32 teams in the state qualify for the single elimination event. The SMAC tennis tournament began yesterday and the finals will be played today. The top six players from Burns, Crest and Kings Mountain will be participating in this event. The format will be two singles players and two doubles teams representing each team and the champions in both singles and doubles will be crowned on Wednesday afternoon. All finalists will earn a berth to the regionals which will be held on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 at the Jaycee Park in Hickory. Representing the Mountaineers in singles will be Landon Ervin and Jerry Fite. “ Ervin brings an impressive singles record into the tournament and I look for him to be one of the favorites to be one of the finalists on Wednesday,” said Coach Rick Henderson. “ As for our two doubles team of Dylan Ervin and Gibson Conner along with Bailey Goodson and Dane Skeith, I’m being optimistic about them reaching the finals against each other Wednesday afternoon. The duo of Ervin and Gibson qualified for the regionals and the state championships last year and I don’t look for anything less than repeating this year. Ervin and Conner are one of the strongest doubles team in this area. They have an overall record in doubles this year of 9 – 2. One of those losses came from a non-conference op-
ponent and the other loss come from Shelby. “There’s a good chance for the Mountaineers to send four or five players to the regionals this year. On the average most teams will send one or two players but four or five would be awesome. In the history of Kings Mountain high school tennis, I’m not sure if any Kings Mountain team (boy’s or girl’s) has ever sent four or five players to the regionals.” KM 9, DRAUGHN 0 Singles Dylan Ervin (KM) def. Ben Lo (D) 6 – 0, 6 – 1; Gibson Conner (KM) d. Hayden Wilson 6-1, 6-0; Bailey Goodsson (KM) d. Zoi Collado 6-0, 6-2l; Landon Ervin (KM) d. Cameron Zimmer 6-0, 6-1; Dan Skeith (KM) d. Seth Williams 6-0, 6-0; Doubles D. Ervin/Conner (KM) d. Wilson/Callado 8-0; Andrew Estridge/Richaard Fernandez (KM) d. Zimmer/ Williams 8-1. KM 7, POLK CO. 2 Singles Dylan Ervin (KM) def. Tyler Oxtoby (PC) 10 – 6; Gibson Conner (KM) d. Paxton Stott 10-2; Bailey Goodson (KM) d. Henry Monts 10-8; Landon Ervin (KM) d. Alex Becker 10-1; Dan Skeith (KM) d. Rustin Muse 10-6; Malik Miller (P) d. Michael Sparks 10-2. Doubles T. Oxtoby/H. Monts (PC) def. D. Ervin/G. Conner 8-6; Goodson/Skeith (KM d. P.Stott/Becker 10-8; L. Ervin/Jerry Fite (KM) d. Muse/Miller 10-8. KM 7, CREST 2 Singles Braden Cox (C) def. Dylan Ervin 6 – 0, 4 – 6, (10 – 4); Conner (KM) d. Micah Croft 6-3, 6-1; Goodson (KM) d. Dawson Pauley 6-4, 1-6 (10-7); L. Ervin (KM) d. Noah Whisnant 6-0, 6-1; Skeith (IM) d. Zack Walker 6-2, 6-1; Miles Walker (Cr) d. Micah Randall 6-2, 2=6, (8-10). Doubles D. Erwin (Conner) KM d. Cox/Croft 10-1; Goodson/Skeith (KM) d. Pauley’Whisnant 10-0; L. Ervin/Fite (KM) d. Z. Walker/M. Walker 10-0.
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stable in the second inning to build a 5-1 lead and that was enough for starting pitcher Grayson Jenkins to get the win. Madisyn Bolin started for the Mountaineers and took the loss. Bryson Bailey and Steven Russell pitched
in relief. Russell and Will Wilson each had two hits for KM, with one of Wilson’s being a solo home run. Bolin also hit a home run. Kings Mountain also came up short in the JV game, 6-5. Patrick Canipe’s walk-off RBI double was the difference.
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Judging from KM’s success on the JV and varsity level this year, Champion believes the team can compete and even make the playoffs. “Legion ball is demanding,” he said. “We’ll be playing 18 to 20 games from May 31 through June 30, and these young pitchers just can’t pitch nine innings. You can’t put a sophomore on the mound and expect him to go nine innings. You have to protect the kids. You can’t hurt them. What’s best for the kids is what I want.”
Champion is working out a schedule at this time and it should be complete by Sunday. As it stands now, Post 155’s first game will be May 31 against Gaston Post 23. “We’d love to play .500 ball,” he said, “but if we can’t I still think we can make the playoffs. We’ve got a good group. These guys can compete. We (the junior team) surprised a lot of people last year and finished second in Area IV. We just missed making the state tournament, and would have but South Caldwell was hosting the state and they automatically got in.”
Calhoun score hat tricks in KM win
Virginia Dellinger, Lindsey Deaver and Cassidy Calhoun all had hat tricks in Kings Mountain High’s 10-1 victory over Crest in soccer Thursday at Crest. Mackenzie Ramsey scored the other Mountaineer goal. It was the 13 straight South Mountain Athletic Conference win for the Lady Mountaineers, who are closing in on the conference championship. They improved to 14-2-1 overall heading into a Monday night game with Chase. Deaver had two assists with Virginia Dellinger, Georgia Moss, Mackenzie Ramsey Olivia Martin, Paloma Dettloff and Lauren Campbell providing one apiece. Ashley Rhom and Baylee Marr split time in goal.
Lindsey Deaver scored four goals in Kings Mountain’s 9-0 SMAC victory over Chase Monday night.
KM kickers blank Chase 9-0 Kings Mountain High’s women’s soccer team won its 14th straight South Mountain Athletic Conference victory Monday night at Chase, 9-0. Lindsey Deaver led the KM attack with four goals
Singles Kenji Price (S) d. Dylan Ervin 6-0, 6-0; James Mabry (S) d. Gibson Conner 6-4, 1-6 (10-4); Will Clifton (S) d. Bailey Goodson 6-4, 6-3; Landon Ervin (KM) d. Griffin Benfield
6-1, 6-3; Dan Skeith (M) d. Hayes Mabry 6-4, 6-4; Braxton Clifton (S) d. Micah Randall 6-3, 6-1. Doubles Price/Mabry (S) d. D. Ervin/Connor 10-1; Clifton/Benfield (S) d. Goodson-D. Skeith 10-6; Mabry/ Clifton (S) d. L. Ervin/Fite 10-3.
Not your typical conference for teens May 8 in Shelby The Cleveland County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (SAPC), in partnership with Communities in Schools of Cleveland County, is hosting a youth conference for Cleveland County students in grades 6-8. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 7th from 10 – 1 p.m. at the Don Gibson Theater in Shelby. The conference will be facilitated by National Award Winning Training Agency, Leading to Change, along with students from each of Cleveland County’s four high schools. The training is free , lunch and snacks will be provided, and door prizes will be awarded to participants throughout the conference. The goal of the conference is to teach young people how to be leaders; make good, healthy decisions; refuse to use alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; and to most importantly – have the confidence to just be themselves!
As stated by DeShay Oliver, Director of Cleveland County’s Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, “Middle school is a time when many young people will be faced with pressure to engage in unhealthy behaviors such as alcohol and drug use for the first time. It is also a time when these young people are still trying to figure out exactly who they are, who they want to be, and where they fit in. This combination can make for a time when young people are more likely to give in to peer pressure in order to fit in or be accepted. '' Oliver continued,''We want our young people to know that most of their peers don’t use drugs, so this is the biggest crowd to fit in with. We also want them to have the skills needed to confidently refuse negative peer pressure. Last, we want young people to know that being a leader doesn’t See CONFERENCE, Page 5B
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assists and Natalie Lutz one. The Lady Mountaineers, 14-0 in the conference and 15-2-1 overall, can clinch the SMAC championship when they host RS Central at 6 p.m. Wednesday at John Gamble Stadium.
Great raffle prizes to be given at May KMTD golf tournament
Shelby beats KM in tennis Kings Mountain fell to Shelby 7-2 in a SMAC tennis game last week.
and three assists. Virginia Dellinger had two goals and three assists and Mackenzie Ramsey, Cassidy Calhoun and Raegan Buchanan each had one goal. Georgia Moss had two
ELLA KUE
Ella Kue, 11, is continuing her winning ways at golf Last weekend the Kings Mountain 5th grader at Kings Mountain Intermediate School played 18 holes in a golf tournament in Charlotte and was the winner, firing 34 in the first nine holes and 39 on the second round of nine holes. Twenty-two golf teams
participated in the event at the Dr. Charles L. Sifford Golf Course in Charlotte Don Palmer of Charlotte was also a winner as one of the best coaches and mentors in the tournament. Ella Kue has been playing golf since she was age 7.
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The field is almost complete for the annual Kings Mountain Touchdown Club golf tournament to be played Fri., May 13 at Kings Mountain Country Club. David Brinkley, KMTD Club president, says this year’s tournament may be the best ever. He also advises golfers and spectators to bring extra money, because the raffle prizes being offered this year will definitely be the best ever. Raffle prizes include numerous tickets to professional sports games, vacations and golf prizes. There may be more prizes by the day of the tournament, but prizes already assured include: -Four passes for a round of golf at Riverbend, given by the YMCA. -Four passes for a round of golf at Riverbend, given by the YMCA. -Four tickets to the Panthers’ exhibition game August 26 against the New England Patriots, given by David Brinkley. -Four tickets to the Panthers’ exhibition game August 26 against the New England Patriots, given by David Brinkley. -Four tickets to the Panthers exhibition game against New England, given by C&C Scrap Iron. -Two tickets to the Pan-
thers’ exhibition game September 1 vs. Pittsburgh, given by David Brinkley. -Four tickets to the Panthers’ exhibition game September 1 vs. Pittsburgh, given by David Brinkley -Four tickets to the Panthers’ exhibition game September 1 vs. Pittsburgh, given by C&C Scrap Ion. -Four Charlotte Knights tickets. -Four Charlotte Knights tickets. -Two Charlotte Knigths tickets for any game Sunday through Wednesday, given by the Charlotte Knights. -Golf equipment by Carolina Golf, given by Johnny Gamble -Cleveland golf equipment, given by Michael Jolly and Chris Jolly. -Grizzly baseball tickets. -Sundrop golf bag. -Sundrop golf bag. -Signed Hornets basketball. -Kevin Mack signed football. -Two Coca-Cole 600 club seat tickets, Sunday March 29. -Chetola 7-day vacation (3 bedroom condo), June 10-17, Dahlia unit. -Ice River 16-can cooler, given by Ann Brooks. -Four Oakley travel bags, given by Phil Dee. -Titleist Pro VI golf balls.
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loudest or most outspoken. The best leaders lead by example, so your actions and behaviors say a lot about who you are. We want to help our young people make sure their decisions and actions reflect how they want others to view them.” These lessons will be learned through interactive and engaging games and activities. This is not your typical conference where participants will be expected to sit and listen to speakers present. Participants can expect to be up on their feet, having fun, and getting to really know their peers that share similar goals and values. “We are excited to have high school students help facilitate each activity, as they serve as great positive role models for the younger participants,” says Oliver. For more information and to register, please visit: www.talkitoutclevelandcounty.com/dont-light-upget-lit. The deadline to register for this event is May 4th. For questions, you may call 980-484- 5199.
GFWC Celebrates 26 Years of volunteer service GFWC members volunteered over six million hours last year The General Federation of Women’s Clubs, an international women’s organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service, will celebrate 126 years of volunteering on April 24. Kings Mountain Woman's Club, is a member and has celebrated over 100 years of service to the community. Nearly 100,000 members strong and with clubs in every U.S. state and eleven countries, GFWC is
the world’s largest nonpartisan, nondenominational, international women’s organization. “Together, we can improve our future by Living the Volunteer Spirit today,” said Babs J. Condon, who serves as GFWC 50th International President. GFWC clubs and clubwomen are the fabric that binds not only the Federation, but the communities in which they live and work. By Living the Volunteer Spirit, GFWC clubwomen transform lives each day, not simply with monetary donations, but with hands-on tangible projects that provide imme-
diate impact. With a grassroots approach that often thinks locally but impacts globally, GFWC, its clubs and members remain committed to serving as a force for global good, as it has done since its formation 126 years ago. GFWC is committed to remain a leading voice in areas our members are active in every day. As an organization dedicated to community improvement, we must take action on important topics that impact the quality of life for all–especially those related to women and girls, early childhood education, and veterans’ services.
Firemen say it's time to crank up grill; be safe Here are some tips from the Kings Mountain Fire Department to help you safely enjoy your springtime cookout. +Propane and charcoal grills should only be used outdoors, and grills should be placed in areas well away from your home. +The lid on your gas grill should be open before attempting to light it.
+For charcoal grills, only use a charcoal starter fluid if you choose to light your coals in this manner. +Never add the starter fluid or any other fuel to the fire once it is started. Also, let the coals cool completely before discarding them into a metal container. +Never leave your gas or charcoal grill unattended, and keep children and pets away from the grill area.
+Test your gas grill each year before use by applying a light soap and water solution to the hose. A propane leak will release bubbles. If you have a leak and it stops once the tank and grill are turned off, have your grill serviced by a professional. If the leak does not stop once you have turned off the tank and grill, call the fire department, 704734-0555.
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 KMH3727 (4/06, 13, 20 & 27/2016)
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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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
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YARD SALE KM YARD SALE – 123 Earney Road, Sat., April 30th. 7 am – 12 (noon). Household items, Girl’s, Boy’s and Women’s Clothes. KM YARD SALE – Sat., April 30th. 511 Ellenwood Dr. (Off 161 North-Linwood section-look for signs) 8 am – Until. Pictures, yard tools, home décor and etc.
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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. 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
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
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) 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 Organized, 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) 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
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West School's Disney Concert a big hit West Elementary First and Second grade students entertained a packed B. N. Barnes Auditorium on April 21 in a Spring Disney concert that was a huge hit. The students sang songs from “Beauty and the Beast,” “Frozen” and “Little Mermaid” and other classics, shared speaking parts,
wore Disney costumes and sung solo numbers. West Music teacher Allyson Velezsaid that if tickets had been sold it would have been a sold out concert. Students and families said they enjoyed the concert and are looking forward to the next musical event to be hosted by West School.
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Kings Mountain Middle School honor roll for third nine weeks Kings Mountain Middle School has announced its honor roll for the third nine weeks grading period. 8th GRADE A HONOR ROLL – Lanya Elise Adams, Kylie Ann Bearfield, Christopher Blake Broome, Samuel Allen Campbell, Summer Elizabeth Campbell, Christopher Titus Clark, Ethan Franklin Clinard, Jacob Daniel Cox, Zoe Maureen Eagan, Paul William Garay Farrales, Bryce Cole Fisher, Abbie Downs Harris, Jasmine Inthavong, Carly Brooke Johnson, Jason Bryce Kornegay, Beau Kue, Colby Addison Leonhardt, Maggie Kathleen Lloyd, George Marco Long, Evelyn Sheng Lor, Alyssa Nicole Newton, Alice Logan Ogle, Sarah May Phelps, Silas Blaine Price, Whitman Carrington Quillin, Robert Eli Radford, Koby Elijah Rikard, Mary Ashley Robinson, Regan Sierra Sellers, Kaela Joy Silaphet, Nia Kimani Smith, Cameron Conn Stevens, Nicholas Dean Stewart, Gabriel Luke Stroup, Abigail Donu Velez, Rexen Bonh Venevongsoth, Jon Payton Waldt, Lexie Marie Wright. A/B HONOR ROLL - Derek Wray Acuff, Jasmyn Anarah Adams, Nicole Katherine Adams, Angel Faith Adkins, Abigail Marie Aldridge,
Myla Athitang, David James Bagwell, Matthew Evan Baity, Colton Gage Baugham, Jakira Maquaja Bell, Sarah Kathryn Bell, Janiya Lashaya Black, Kathryn Danielle Brackett, Erica Gloria Bridges, Savanna Shaye Briggs, Sara Elizabeth Brooks, Jada Leigh Bumgardner, Katira J'Nigha Burris, Anna Paige Byers, Kobe James Caldwell, Aaliyah Alejandra Camp, Dallin Campbell, Kaitlyn Hannah Canipe, Larry Wayne Canipe, Samuel Christopher Cartee, Karena Danielle Causby, Brooke Marie Clark, Jordan Elizabeth Clark, Dakota Julie-Ann Cobb, Kylie Rees Conner, Chloe Meredith Cooke, Zachary Mark Crawford, William Nathaniel Crotts, Quintin Anthony Davidson, Madelyn Gray Demetro, Noah Joseph Dettloff, Brandon Lee Dover, Keira Jade Eaton, Kaleb Ervin, Aaron Daniel Evans, Hailey Nicole Gleason, Samuel Luke Godfrey, Nicolas Xavier Guillory, James William Hardin, Layla Anne Harris, Coraledra Beatrice Haynes, Erasmo Herrera, Harley Francin Hodge, Randall Curtis Horn, Leah Michelle Hoyle, Jesse Evan Hughes, Ra' Sheem Cornelius Hughes, Dalton Hunter Jackson, Luke Michael Johnson, Meleena Cath-
erine Kiser, Michael Seth Kistler, Brice Devin Long, Bryson Cale McDaniel, Kaleb Patrick McKinnish, Wilson Byron Moore, Shanna Lynn Morgan, Hanah Grace Neely, Michael Jaylin Odum, Corey Andrew Parker, Owen Michael Patterson, Savannah Rose Peterson, Andy Sean Phouangkeo, Destiny Autumn Platt, Emma Grace Quinn, Brittney Nicole Reynolds, Jalen Marek Roberts, Zahra Kapri Roberts, Athena Taylor Ross, Nyla Savannah Scott, Zoe Noelle Sellers, Carlos Lamont Sims, Macie Briana Sims, Jordan Gage Sipes, Joseph David Stalker, Tristan Allen Stenger, Anazet La Trayl Stephens, Tracy Mckanders Stewart, Jada Quentina Talmadge, Abigail Deana Tessneer, Ethan Blake Thompson, Josh Angel Visoso, Jade Cheyenne Warning, Brady Reed Waters, Justice Trey Wells, Abigail Carole Williams, Dylan Michael Williams, Aiden Hunter Wilson and Kalie Lynn Yarborough. 7th GRADE A HONOR ROLL – Alyssa Marie Adams, Hanna Joy Allen, Kennedy Miyonna Barnes, Austin Gene Brown, Maggie Grace Buchanan, Nicholas Glenn Burrows, Maggie
Grace Buchanan, Nicholas Glenn Burrows, Samara Jennise Caldwell, Teresa Brooke Callahan, Daniel Hogan Carley, Emily Anne Costner, Hannah Elizabeth Crouse, Christopher Michael Earney, Emma Rosetta Goff, Olivia Sara Green, Ansley Kate Habel, Jonathan Adrian Hamrick, Luke Townsend Hardin, Abigail Grace Henson, Emma Caroline Herndon, Laura Elizabeth Hullender, Rachel Hope Johnson, Katherine Elizabeth Martin, Cassidy Mae Meisenhelter, Drake Matthew Morrow, Madison Chloe Morrow, Kylee Lane Patterson, Emily Poeng, Savannah Lindsey Poston, Devin James Pressley, Sara Anne Putnam, Addison Riley Smith, Jordan Danielle Stacks, Aleczandria Grace Stinnett, Emma White, Wyatt Logan Wilson and Annalisa Ixchel Yanero. 7th GRADE A/ HONOR ROLL – Destiny Zakiya Adams, Matthew Arsenault, Madison Elizabeth Ayscue, Logan David Babiec, Malazha Shawn-Toria Banner, Alexandria Rae Barrett, Brooklyn Somer Bell, Jaxson Kade Bolin, Logan Claire Boone, Destani Vernasha Brown, Mariyah Alexis Brown, Calen Robert Buchanan, Bran-
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Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Give your garage an
UPGRADE!
The All New redesigned 2016 Honda Civic Sedan is here!
2016 Honda Accord Sedan CVT LX Featuring Special Lease- Zero Due at Lease Signing 0
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$0 down payment, $0 security deposit. For well-qualified lessees.
AND REMEMBER TO TELL A FRIEND!
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Featured Special Lease: Closed end lease for 2016 Accord Sedan CVT LX (CR2F3GEW) available to well-qualified lessees approved by Why lease with Honda? Honda Financial Services. Not all lessees will qualify. Higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. MSRP $23,740.00 (includes destination, excludes tax, license, title fees, registration, documentation fees, options, insurance & the like). Actual net capitalized cost $22,932.36. Net capitalized cost includes $595 acquisition fee. Dealer contribution may vary & could affect actual lease payment. Total monthly payments $9,500.00. Option to purchase as lease end $13,769.20. Must take new retail delivery on vehicle from dealer stock. Lessee responsible for maintenance, excessive wear/tear and 15¢/mile over 12,000 miles/year for vehicles with MSRP less then $30.000 and 20¢/mile over 12,000 miles/year for vehicles with MSRP of $30.000 or more. See your Honda Dealer for complete details.
Featured Special Lease: Closed end lease for 2016 Civic Sedan CVT LX (FB2F5FEW) available to well-qualified lessees approved by Why lease with Honda? Honda Financial Services. Not all lessees will qualify. Higher lease rates apply for lesses with lower credit ratings. MSRP $20,125.00 (includes destination, excludes tax, license, title fees, registration, documentation fees, options, insurance and the like). Actual net capitalized cost $18,734.68. Net capitalized cost includes $595 acquisition fee. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect actual lease payment. Total monthly payments $7,980.00. Option to purchase at lease end $11,270.00. Must take new retail delivery on vehicle from dealer stock. Lessee responsible for maintenance, excessive wear/tear and 15¢/mile over 12,000 miles/year for vehicles with MSRP less than $30,000, and 20¢/mile over 12,000 miles/year for vehicles with MSRP of $30,000 or more. See your Honda dealer for complete details.
2016 Honda CR-V CVT 2WD LX
2016 Honda Odyssey 6 Speed Auto., LX
Featured Standard Lease
Featured Special Lease
$229.00 per month for 36 months. $2,999.00 total due at signing.
$279.00 per month for 36 months. $2,499.00 total due at signing.
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Why lease with Honda?
Why lease with Honda?
FEATURED LEASE: Closed end lease for 2016 CR-V CVT 2WD LX (RM3H3GEW) available to well-qualified lessees approved by Honda Financial Services. Not all lessees will qualify. Higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. MSRP $24,495.00 (includes destination, excludes tax, license, title, registration, documentation fees, options, insurance and the like). Actual net capitalized cost $22,034.22. Net capitalized cost includes $595 acquisition fee. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect actual lease payment. Total monthly payments $8,931.00. Option to purchase at lease end $15,676.80. Must take new retail delivery on vehicle from dealer stock. Lessee responsible for maintenance, excessive wear/tear and 15¢/mile over 12,000 miles/year for vehicles with MSRP less than $30,000, and 20¢/mile over 12,000 miles/year for vehicles with MSRP of $30,000 or more. See your Honda dealer for complete details.
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Closed end lease for 2016 Odyssey 6 Speed Automatic LX (RL5H2GEW) available to well-qualified lessees approved by Honda Financial Services. Not all lessees will qualify. Higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. MSRP $30,175.00 (includes destination, excludes tax, license, title, registration, documentation fees, options, insurance and the like). Actual net capitalized cost $26,473.40. Net capitalized cost includes $595 acquisition fee. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect actual lease payment. Total monthly payments $10,044.00. Option to purchase at lease end $17,199.75. Must take new retail delivery on vehicle from dealer stock. Lessee responsible for maintenance, excessive wear/tear and 15¢/mile over 12,000 miles/year for vehicles with MSRP less than $30,000, and 20¢/mile over 12,000 miles/year for vehicles with MSRP of $30,000 or more. See your Honda dealer for complete details.
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2012 Kia Forte EX
2002 Honda Accord EX
2008 Kia Sorento EX
2008 Honda Accord EXL
4 cyl., auto., 53K miles, gas sipper.
V6, auto., air, loaded.
V6, auto., air, only 91K miles.
4 cyl., auto., leather, sunroof.
13,965
$
14,270
$
2012 Hyundai Sonata
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT
4 cyl., auto., air, loaded, clean, only 68K miles.
V6, auto, 3 door, very clean.
20,247
18,027
F7956A
F1351Q
$
10,646
$
20,851
18,899
F1409P
$
7980A
$
1429P
2015 Chrysler 200 S
2013 Nissan Rogue
Leather, sunroof, loaded, very sporty!
4 cyl., auto, only 33K miles, very nice.
23,623
1421P
$
24,265
F7929A
F1447P
2013 Honda Accord EXL
2011 Cadillac SKX
2014 Nissan Frontier
2007 Hummer H2
4 cyl., auto., sunroof, only 38K mi., must see!
Loaded, low miles, very sharp!
V6, auto., Crew Cab, loaded, only 22K miles.
V8, auto., loaded, good miles, very clean.
$
27,776
$
36,995
$
1445P
38,883
F1361P
F1437P
2015 Ram Big Horn
2015 Cadillac SRX
2014 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ
V8, auto., quad cab, 30K miles.
Luxury Edition, all options, extra clean!
Crew cab, V8, good miles, priced to sell.
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