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Silas Martin ( played by fight captain Pete DeGregory) enters into battle with his son, fighting for liberty in a scene from “Liberty Mountain,’’ which runs June 26 through midJuly at Joy Performance Center. Photo by TORRENCE PHOTOGRAPHY
Fighting on stage at ‘Liberty Mountain’ (Ed. note: Caleb Sigmon is the Artistic and Fight Director for the Revolutionar War drama “Liberty Mountain” by Bob Inman which opens June 26 and runs through mid-July at Joy Theatre. Caleb is an illusionist, speaker and theater artist from North Carolina.) by CALEB RYAN SIGMON Fighting to the death is hard to do safely! With our epic drama centering around the Battle of Kings Mountain, weaponry and stage violence play a major role in our show. We have an Indian ambush, a brutal home invasion, and even a glimpse at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Of course, the
biggest fight scene of all is the climactic crescendo of gunfire and blade slinging on top of Kings Mountain. Nestled backstage at the Joy Performance Center, we have an armory of real and replica firearms including muskets and long rifles, tomahawks, bayonets, swords, daggers, spears and even a cannon, a new feature to the 2015 production. A lot more goes into the process than just acquiring this arsenal of battle-ready equipment. The biggest challenge is ensuring safety onstage without any mishaps or injuries for 15 performances. A job I take very seriously. See LIBERTY, Page 7
KM Police tout diminishing crime rate DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
Many area residents walked through the Kings Mountain Police Department’s hallways, squad rooms and training room Thursday to catch a glimpse of the inside as part of the department’s open house. Guests feasted on grilled hot dogs, baked beans and chips while getting to know some officers who were on hand, as well as Police Chief Melvin Proctor. Proctor, in a large training room, took the day, which had been declared Kings Mountain Police Day, to thank members of the community for their
help in lowering crime significantly in the past 10 years. “This drop in crime could not be possible without community-based policing,” said Proctor, who rose to the ranks at city’s police department, eventually taking its top job in 2002. Visitors could see the results of community-policed and what Proctor called a “faith-based” approach in a large chart on an easel in the corner of the room. It showed the number of reported crime, not including traffic violations, spiking in 2001 at 1,176 incidents. The next year, it falls off considerably to 996. Following that, in 2003, one sees a small bump upward to 1,030. But 2004, the number of crimes reported by the police department to state authorities dips to 898.
City, county and education leaders came together last week to touch on progress made and the goals that still lay ahead. Speakers at the annual State of the Community Breakfast, hosted by the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce and held at the H. Patrick Senior Center, sounded a positive theme as they discussed budget outlines, economic development news and area student’s preparation for the future. “We’re going to see about $500,000 in savings a year through implementation of the Smart Meter program,” said Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey. “For electric and gas, it’s 100 percent in effect.
And we’re about 75 percent completing the Smart Meter program for our water services.” The city’s Smart Meter program utility employs radio technology to report customer usage for all residential and commercial customers. Murphrey also noted that the city, which is working off of $39 million budget in 2015-16, enjoys an A-1 credit rating, will implement no electric services or gas services base rate increase and has returned a perfect audit for the last 17 years. The city moved to enact a third year 7.5 water/ sewer rate increase in the last year to repay a $34 million dollar loan from the state to finance water/sewer improvements. See LEADERS, Page 10
Monty Thornburg, Patrick Senior Center director, was surprised Thursday at the State of the Community breakfast with the prestigious Governor’s award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the top award given to a citizen for outstanding service. photo by DAVE BLANTON
High flying start to summer reading DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
If what happened Monday morning didn’t get local kids excited about exploring books, nature, magic and more this summer, probably nothing will. Mark Lippard juggled just about everything he could get his hands on before hoisting a teenage volunteer on his shoulders and riding around the stage freely on a unicycle. The wild stunts – on unicycles, 15-inch high bicycles and involving five kids in a plate-spinning trick – seem to never end at Mauney Memorial Library Summer Reading program kickoff. See READING, Page 3
Mark Lippard juggled about everything he could get his hands on and rode around freely on 15-inch high unicycles to kick-off Mauney Memorial Library’s summer reading program Monday morning. Photo by DAVE BLANTON
City employees to get 2% pay raise ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
The city’s 200 employees could find more change in their pockets as of July 1 with a projected 2% cost of living increase. City Manager Marilyn Sellers was recommending the increase as The Herald went to press Tuesday night and as the public hearing on the proposed $38,763,923 proposed budget was being presented
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BBQ bout Saturday at Good Hope Church part of the fun) gets started dave.kmherald@gmail.com at 11 a.m. at the church, which is located at 105 N. Good Hope Presbyte- Cansler St. Plates that offer rian Church will be site of a sample from both camps something of a food duel and include fixings can be had for $9. this Saturday. All the proceeds go to Two opposing sides will fire up the smokers and aid the general fund of the apply their talents to see church. On one side of the barwho is the people’s choice between two very different becue battle is Good Hope kinds of barbecue: Eastern pastor David Moore. OrigN.C.-style pork or Tex- inally from Chester, N.C., (near Wilson) Moore taught as-style brisket. The fun (well, the eating See BBQ, Page 7 DAVE BLANTON
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■ OBITUARIES Jack Arvil Ledford Loving husband and father MATTHEWS – Jack Arvil Ledford, 85, of Matthews, died Saturday, June 13, 2015 at his home. Born January 4, 1930 in Gaston County, he was a son of the late Irving W. Ledford and Ruth Hinson Ledford. Mr. Ledford honorably served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He retired as a design engineer of Duke Power after 33 years of service. Mr. Ledford was a dedWilliams Gerald “Jerry” Weeks MARYVILLE, Tenn. -- William Gerald Weeks (Jerry), age 69, died Friday, June 5, 2015, of a massive heart attack while attending the Southeastern Lutheran S y n o d Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. Jerry was born November 12, 1945, in Knoxville, Tennessee, the son of William Oscar and Mildred Haun Weeks, who preceded him in death. He married Marian McCauley Weeks on August 6, 1967, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Knoxville, TenRobert “Bob” Jackson Arey Robert “Bob” Jackson Arey, 94, passed away on June 10, 2015. Born in Shelby, N.C., he was the
icated member of Amity Presbyterian Church where he was a former Elder and Sunday school teacher and served on the finance and cemetery committees. The service to celebrate the life of Jack Arvil Ledford will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Amity Presbyterian Church with Rev. Grady Moseley and Rev. Betsy Williamson, officiating. The family will receive friends 10- 10:45 a.m. Thursday in the church parlor. Mr. Ledford was a loving, devoted husband and father. Survivors include two daughters, Amanda Ledford Brown of Matthews and Mary Beth Ledford of Gastonia; three siblings, Betty Ledford Henderson
of Morganton, Ed Ledford of Charleston, SC and Jerry Ledford of Rome, GA; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ledford was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Prince Ledford; and three siblings, Margaret Ledford Chaney, Wilson Ledford and Inez Ledford Worthan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Amity Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool, 2831 N. Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC 28205. Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service, 5301 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC 28212, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be offered at www.wilsonfuneralservices.com.
nessee. Jerry graduated from Bearden High School in Knoxville in 1963 and went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts from Maryville College, Master of Divinity from Yale University, and Master of Theology from Princeton University. Jerry was ordained as a Lutheran minister in 1971 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. He served churches in Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, Kansas, and Virginia. He was currently serving the congregation at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Knoxville. He is survived in death by his wife of almost 48 years, Marian; his daughters, Tonja West (Michael) of Wausau, Wisconsin and Stephanie Bunten (William) of Topeka, Kansas;
his granddaughters, Meredith, Hillary, Elaine, and Suzanne; and his beloved dog, Prince. The memorial service will be held on Friday, June 12 at 2 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church in Knoxville. Visitation will be held in the Messiah Lutheran Church fellowship hall immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to Maryville College, Advancement Office, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, Tennessee 37804. Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed by visiting www. maryvillememorialfuneralhome.com.
son of William Jackson Arey and Catherine Roberts Arey. A funeral service was held Tuesday 10 a.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. The family
received friends following the service in the Epworth Building. Burial followed at 1 p.m. in Sunset Cemetery with full military honors.
Historical Museum to kick-off first membership program community it serves. We hope you will become a Museum Member today.” Museum Director Adria Focht commented: “The Museum has reached a point where our single annual fundraising event is now a sell-out, which makes this the perfect time to introduce Museum Membership. Membership will help us diversify our income and build a base of financial, political, and moral support in the long term. Our Members will function as community partners, as advocates, and as a source of volunteers and Board Members. ‘’As a museum that offers free daily admission to the public, we could not offer free admission as a membership incentive, and so we decided to offer exclusive invitation-only events as one of the highlights of the membership package. Museum Members will help sustain our nonprofit organization while enjoying great benefits such as the invitation-only “History in the Tasting” event planned for
June 19, 2015. This exclusive tasting event will include a sneak preview of the new exhibit Pig Pickin’ & Finger Lickin’: Kings Mountain’s Food History. Participants will be invited to see, smell, and taste their way back in time as we journey through local culinary history.’’ We thank our new Museum Members for supporting our efforts to serve the community. We hope to have many new members this year and look forward to growing and sustaining our membership program in the future.” Details about Museum Membership can be found under the About > Support > Membership page of the Museum’s website at http:// www.kingsmountainmuseum.org/membership. html. For more information, please call 704-739-1019 or email director@kingsmountainmuseum.org.
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JUNE 8: Carolyn Leigh Marr, 73, 209 Fulton St., traveling 63 in a 35 mph zone, reckless driving. JUNE 8: Angeleah Nicole Puckerin, 306 E. Ridge St., traveling 81 in a 65 mph zone. JUNE 10: Johnsie Renee Adams, 36, 943 Grace St., failure to carry registration card, driving with expired registration tag. JUNE 11: James Everette Wright, 38, Bessemer City, displaying expired tag. INCIDENTS JUNE 8: A resident of Ramseur St. reported damage to property including video game controllers, power cords, picture frames, video game consoles. JUNE 8: A resident of Kings Row Dr. reported a broken glass window. JUNE 8: E.Z. Mobile located on York Rd. reported the theft of two Samsung mobile phones, totaling $1,900 in value. JUNE 9: A resident of Cleveland Ave. reported assault on a female, including choking. JUNE 10: A Kings Mountain resident reported that an unknown person fired a handgun into their 1996 Ford Contour while it was parked at a hotel on York Rd. The unknown person also caused damage to the vehicle’s hood and a child restraint seat within the car. JUNE 10: The Food Lion on Shelby Rd. reported the theft of a case of beer valued at $14.99 JUNE 11: A resident of N. Tracy St. reported damage to right front door and right side fender of their 1996 Toyota. JUNE 12: Police recovered a 1990 Nissan D21 truck reported stolen by a Georgia resident at a hotel on Woodlake Parkway. JUNE 12: Blue Jay Storage, Shelby Rd., reported theft of three locks valued at $51. JUNE 13: Walmart, Kings Mountain, reported shoplifting of three cases of beer.
JUNE 14: Kings Mountain Country Club, 109 Country Club Dr., reported theft of a 2105 Yahama YDRA 4 stroke golf cart valued at $6,000. WRECKS JUNE 5: A 2005 Honda operated by Philip A. Hanvy, Forest City, collided with a 2003 Ford operated by Thomas S. Guin, Shelby, at Hwy. 216 and Hwy. 74. Damage to the Ford was estimated at $300, while damage to the Honda was estimated at $100. JUNE 5: A 1999 Nissan operated by Christian J. Nixon, Bessemer City, collided with a 2002 Pontiac operated by Stephanie Nicole Mixon at the intersection of N.C. 161 and E. Ridge St. Each vehicle sustained damages estimated at $100. JUNE 7: A 2000 Chevrolet operated by Brandy B. Inman, Kings Mountain, collided with a 2000 Chevrolet operated by Sameule A. Jenkins, Gastonia, at the intersection of Hwy. 161 and E. Gold St. The estimated damage to Inman’s vehicle was $5,000, while the estimated damage to Jenkins’ was $6,000. JUNE 8: A 2015 Chrysler operated by Majesty S. Williams, Charlotte, collided with a curb while exiting Hwy. 74 bypass. The estimated damage to the vehicle was $5,500. JUNE 9: A 2005 Dodge operated by Daphne L. Adams, 411 Cansler St. Apt. A, collided with a 1995 Ford operated by Betty W. Shepherd at the intersection of Gaston and King Streets. Each vehicle sustained an estimated $1,000 in damage. JUNE 6: A 2012 Chevrolet operated by David W. Davis Sr., Bessemer City, collided with a 1999 Honda operated by Reavan J. McDowell, Grover, along north Hwy. 161. The estimated damage to the Chevrolet was $2,800, while the estimated damage to the Honda was $1,200.
Four Lady Mountaineers were presented with All-Conference honors for their contributions to the KMHS soccer team. Left to right are Virginia Dellinger, Lyndsey Barnes, Cassidy Calhoun and Kimberlee Farris. (Photo by Gary Smart)
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Kings Mountain Historical Museum announces the introduction of their first ever Museum Membership program. Museum President Susan Champion commented: “During last year’s Toys, Games & TRAINS exhibit, a young boy pointed to the Museum’s donations box and asked me, “What is this for?” I replied, “Our Museum doesn’t charge an admission fee, so that everyone in our community can visit as often as they’d like. Those that can afford to do so will leave us a donation so that we can stay open for everyone.” ‘’This simple exchange has stuck with me. There was a moral in it that is at the heart of ourMuseum: our community supports us so that we can continue to offer quality educational opportunities free of charge for one and all. In this spirit, we are pleased to introduce Museum Membership at KMHM. Membership revenue will be used to support quality educational exhibits and events provided at no cost to the public. We hope to see you and your family at many of them in the coming year.On behalf of the staff and Board of Directors of KMHM, thank you in advance for helping us accomplish our mission to foster a deeper understanding of the history of our region. Your support enables our small Museum to have a big impact on the
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Not much sound could be heard from the audience at Central United Methodist Church – they were too stunned and in awe to say much except maybe to gasp at the improbable wackiness unfolding before their eyes. Lippard, a Denver-area performer, capped his show with a unicycle stunt few people will likely ever see in person. With the help of a young volunteer, he mounted a 15-foot high unicycle that used long gears to connect his pedaling feet to the small tire on the ground. There he expertly maneuvered and weaved past an excited crowd that had already been whipped into a good frenzy. All the high jinks, witnessed by hundreds of children and parents, was to ring in a summer that librarians are hoping will be filled with stimulation and exploration.
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After the show, children headed to the library to meet local firefighters and enjoy snow cones while celebrating the theme of the day, which was Be A Hero. “It’s going to be a great summer because we’ve got lots of fun stuff for you to jump into – starting today!� said Christy Conner, the children’s librarian at Mauney Memorial. Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey was on hand to congratulat participants for being excited about the summer of fun that awaits them on reading. “You’re really going to be heroes,� said Murphrey, adding that he spent a lot of time reading and learning at his local librarian as a boy. “It will help you socially and in your job. You can really grow through books.� Called “Bam! Pow! Read!� this summer’s free programs cover lots of
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Mark Lippard helps kick-off Mauney Memorial Library’s summer reading program Monday morning. Photo by DAVE BLANTON ground – and lots of topics – in an effort to get kids off the couch and physically and intellectually active. It began Monday and runs through July 22, with a little break built in right after July 4. “The reason we put together such a robust summer reading program is to combat summer slide,� said library director Sharon Stack. “If children are just sitting at home and not engaged, they turn their brains off. The whole point is to make reading fun. We’re going to give them a broad range of cultural subjects to stimulate their senses. The aim is to keep kids thinking during the summer months, when school is out and brains are in danger of shutting down a little. When they head back to school in the fall, the thinking is teachers won’t have to spent much time catching them up. Kids this summer will
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have ample opportunities to learn about lots of fun subjects – including a program on “Superlicious Sweets and Other Daring Foods� to the works of children’s author Hans Christian Anderson, two programs by Caleb Sigmon, an illusionist and the director of “Liberty Mountain: A Revolutionary Drama.� And every Wednesday features an ever-popular showing of “Judy’s Wild Science� at 11 a.m. Here kids can dive into a variety of fun and hands-on science
activities that are geared to get them thinking about how the world works. “Bam! Pow! Read!� also offers programs on animation, a Super Hero Murder Mystery, art journaling and a career fair aimed at the younger set that explores real-life jobs like police officers, firefighters, emergency responders and park rangers. The library has also partnered with many other organizations to give this year’s Summer Reading Program as much breadth as possible.
There’s the Dive-In Movies at the YMCA that begins June 19. There participants can have a snack, a swim and take in a fun family movie. More DiveIns are scheduled for later in June and July. On Tuesday, June 30, the Summer Reading Program lands at downtown coffeeshop J. Oliver’s for a Evening Encore storytime by Lynn Hickernell that also features singing. Looking for treasure, curious children will be able to pan for gold and learn about the minerals in our area at KM Gem and Mining on Thursday, June 18. To learn all about Mauney Memorial Library’s summer reading program and to register, visit www. mauneylibrary.org. The web site also lets folks set weekly reading goal (in minutes), and update their progress every week. Participants can earn book “Bucks� by checking out books, movies, kits and audio materials, checking out story bags, solving weekly clues and finding the library’s Super Hero Mascot, among other activities. Summer Reading Program takes a break from July 6 through July 10. Check back with the Herald in mid-summer for what’s new with the summer reading program.
Second Baptist Church marks 100th anniversary ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
Second Baptist Church is a century old and may set another local record – 100 years old and only 14 pastors who served during its long history. “Each of our pastors made a difference in our community,’’ said Delane Guyton, who read a history, focusing on the leadership of pastors through many changes and great growth. Rev. Eugene Land, who retired in August 1997 after serving 27 years as pastor, led the congregation in the renovation of the present facilities, the office complex,the church bus ministry, the children’s church, the senior citizen ministry, and the Christian singles ministry. The bus ministry and music and youth ministries added growth in Sunday School and worship attendance. A new Kawai piano, a new $25,000 Allen organ and two new vans were purchased. Land was recognized at the Sunday morning worship service. Missions are at the heart of Second Baptist Church and local involvement has greatly expanded through the years and continues with missions trips abroad. Six members have since become pastors: Mike Chambers, Scott Carpenter, Dennis Wells, Dennis Pruitt, Casey Short and Alfred Wright. Five Baptist churches have grown through Second Baptist membership, including Eastside, Temple, Piedmont, Faith and Chestnut Ridge. Sheila Crouch, whose late husband Mike Crouch, served as interim pastor for two years, thanked the church for letting her know the depths of God’s love and reflected how God orches-
McABEE FAMILY – The McAbee Family sing “What A Day That Will Be� at Sunday’s 100th year celebration of Second Baptist Church. From left, front row, Wanda Wilson, Cheryl Pearson, Kenny McAbee and Sue Holmes.
OLLIS FAMILY – Ruth Lancaster, Susan Todd, Diane Ollis and Janie Ollis, left to right, sing “Turn Your Radio On� at Sunday’s 100th year celebration by members of Second Baptist Church.
CITY PROCLAMATION - Mayor Rick Murphrey, right, presents a city proclamation to Pastor James Lochridge Jr., which honored Second Baptist Church congregation Sunday on the 100th anniversary of the church organized by a small group of men and women in the Cora Mill Village on June 13,1915. Photos by PAT CHAPMAN trated their lives when they stopped in Kings Mountain on the way to Florida and Crouch preached at Second Baptist Church. Dr. Tony Fulbright, representing Kings Mountain Baptist Association, brought greetings, specifically congratulating the congregation for missions support. See SECOND BAPTIST, Page 7
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Netherlands woman seeks WWII soldier’s family Because of some digging by Ann Wright of the Broad River Genealogical Society, 84-year-old Leny Kleijkers-Paas of Heerlen, south Netherlands, has an answer to her prayer to locate a former Kings Lib Stewart Mountain soldier. Managing Editor During World War II Leny was a young girl and her parents took care of James Howell
for a short period of time when the Americans liberated the province of Limburg in the south of the Netherlands. Leny kept telling her nephew, Maarten Vossen, who wrote The Herald, about how big the impact was of the Americans liberating the area she lived in from Nazi Germany. “James and the household of my aunt had a very special connection as can be read in the letters James and my aunt’s household wrote to each other in 1944,’’ said Vossen. But the letters stopped from the soldier
and sometime ago Leny and her husband got out the 71-year-old original letters from James Howell and read them again and located an old knife that James had given the family. Questions like’’ what has happened to James and did he make his way back safe to the United States’’ kept going through Leny’s mind and she asked her nephew to try to find out if the former soldier and friend of the family was alive.Vossen has been trying to find so me answers. James was the son of Mary E. Hullen-
Sidewalk Survey The Mauney Memorial Library kicked off its summer reading program this week. Whatʻs your favorite thing to read?
Outdoor magazines. The Bible. I started getting – Cliff Monroe really deep into it to learn more about it in 2010. – Chad Meeks
I just read a couple of good books. “Walk to Beautiful,” by Jimmy Wayne, is one I would recommend to anyone. – Donnie Jenkins
I like urban mysteries. – Gary Bickman
Prayer in Government settings Perplexed, saddened and disappointed all describe the subject I’m writing about today. If you’ve read any of my Beauford Burton comments in area newspapers or on social media in the last 18 months you will know me as one who has steadfastly spoken against a proposed casino for Kings Mountain. My views on that haven’t changed and I will continue to do whatever I can to spark awareness of that issue. Today however, I want your attention on something that is more important than the casino concerns. For at least the last five Cleveland County Commissioners’ meetings I have been aware that as invocation(prayer) is said by various commissioners, the word Jesus has been absent in any of the prayers. In at least one, the prayer ended “and we pray in his name”. Who is his name? Is it Mohammad, is it Buddha, is it Satan, is it an invisible and unknown deity? Some of the prayers just end with amen. Luke 9:26 says: Whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when He comes in His glory
and in the glory of the Father and of the Holy Angels. What else can you call leaving Jesus name out except shame? Some will make all sorts of excuses about offending others. For me, no offense could be greater than to our Lord and Savior. Some will say, we’re afraid of lawsuits. For me, there is no excuse and certainly not fear of financial persecution. Some will say, “separation of church and state”. For me, and any of you that can read, that is the most ridiculous excuse of all. Our constitution is clear and it states simply and in full in Amendment 1: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” For any of you that might have trouble with reading comprehension let me explain the amendment. No law respecting an establishment of religion means that the government cannot legislate a law that sets up a national religion.
The government cannot form laws to stop churches or individuals from practicing their preferred religion. Neither can government make laws to do away with our freedom of speech, nor can they make laws to control the press, nor can they make laws that stop people from peaceful assembly, nor can they make laws that stop us from telling the government about our distaste for what they do. That should clear up any question about whether or not local councils, commissions or other assemblies where the public is involved can have prayer in Jesus name, of course they can. The government is not establishing a religion, the representatives are exercising their right to freely practice their religion. No where in our constitution does the elected give up their freedom of religion. If we have city, county, state or federal attorneys who believe that the elected cannot pray in Jesus name, then the qualifications of those attorneys are in question. If we have attorneys representing our elected that think law judges on any level can determine otherwise, then the qualifications of those attorneys should be questioned.
If we have elected officials who believe man’s views of prayer are more important than God’s Word regarding praying to Jesus, then their qualifications are suspect as Christians and as representatives. We already have individual problems, such as the casino issue that could be resolved if we resolve to put God (Jesus) back as the Head. Praying in Jesus name is of utmost importance. After all, He is the One that allows us to pray directly to God. We have to get to a point when our concerns about offending someone else doesn’t trump our offending Jesus. If we continue the path of giving in to Satan and his ability to make us think we’re doing good when the opposite is true, our end won’t be one of joy. I plead with all of you, in Jesus name, to take a stance on this issue and if you share the disappointment, notify your elected. How much of this is taking place on local city councils I don’t know, but I encourage you to be watchful and make your voices heard there too, if needed. ( Beauford Burton is a Kings Mountain citizen.)
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der, he told the Netherlands family, and he had a brother, Billie Hullender. Fast forward. Ann Wright did some basic searching and found that James Buren Howell is deceased. On his draft papers his mother was called Mary Elizabeth Hullender. He was born May 25, 1925 in Cleveland County. At the time of his death on May 30, 1984 he was living in Rutherford County and was married to Pauline Collins from Georgia who died July 14, See SOLDIER, Page ^
Baltimore Mother Could Save This Nation T h r e e However, they both cheers for finished school, never the Baltimore have been arrested mommy who and both are serving was slapping our country today in and whipthe military. We had ping the heck some tough times like out of her all families do but God son. Mommy by his grace gave me Toya Gra- Glenn Mollette enough strength and Guest Editorial ham saw her wherewithal to stay 16-year-old son Michael with my family and stay in the rioting crowd with with my boys. a hoodie and a mask this Looking back I know past week and immedi- they needed even more ately went to him and than what I gave but I am took him off the street. so glad I gave everything She should be Ameri- I did. ca’s poster mommy this During her childhood recent Mother’s day for our youngest daughparenting. ter would occasionally Kids in this coun- threaten that she was calltry are starving for a ing social services on us. mommy and a daddy to This was usually due to step up to the plate and our insistence that she do be real parents. As much some homework, clean as ever before the youth her room a little or just of America need to be go to bed. It was amusing loved, mentored, tutored but we encouraged her to through school, time with go ahead if she thought loving parents and then a she could find a better good kick to the backside deal. She backtracked on every now and then. that threat. My mother slapped Like Toya Graham my face once. She moms and dads are the slapped me hard enough answer to many of Amerthat I honestly don’t re- ica’s problems. We must member what I sassed step up to the plate and her about. She took me be adults. Take responout to the peach tree sibility for our families and whipped me with a welfare, education and peach tree limb (switch) what they are doing. And on more than one occa- when necessary go to the sion. My daddy gave me warzone like Mommy the belt more than once. Graham and take action Honestly, these are not in order to save our chilmy fond family memo- dren and this nation. ries. However, they were (Glenn Mollette is the on the scene. They author of eleven books weren’t missing in ac- and his column Amerition. They were at home can Issues is read across being parents. They cared the country. This colenough about me to try to umn does not necessarily drive me in the right di- reflect the view of any rection. organization, institution I regret every spank- or this paper or media ing I gave my two sons. I source. wish I could go back and Like his facebook page undo every swat I ever at https://www.facebook. gave them on the rear com/GlennMollette end. I never enjoyed that.
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■ MEDITATION “Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever loves son or daughJosh Tucker Pastor ter more St. Matthew’s than me is Lutheran Church not worthy of me; and whoever does not take up the cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Those who find their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it.” Matthew 10:37-39 Grace to you and peace in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
I don’t know about you, but I feel like Jesus is asking way too much of me here. I mean, I don’t know if I’m strong enough to take up my cross and follow him. I don’t know if my faith is that strong. That would be like asking someone to follow me to the electric chair in today’s world. Would you be willing to give up your life? Would you be willing to leave everything behind to follow Jesus? Have you made this commitment to follow Jesus and are you devoted to life as his disciple in the world? There’s no doubt, the disciples had a hard job in following Jesus. Jesus expected them to be “all-in” as his faithful people. In the text from Matthew’s gospel, we hear Jesus say that
■ BRIEFS he wanted his followers to love him more than their fathers and mothers; more than their sons and daughters. Jesus expected the disciples to give their all; to be totally 100% committed to him and to his ministry. It is only with such devotion and commitment, with such desire and passion that when everything else was put secondary and Jesus was placed as the prime of their work that the disciples would find their life; a life of eternity with Jesus. If the disciples didn’t prioritize themselves in this faithful order with their possessions and in their relationships, life in Jesus Christ would never be found. I wonder if Christians today have found their life? Do we feel like Jesus is asking way too much of us, or do we have our
lives prioritized in such a way that reflects his desires and expectations of us? Jesus wants us to be his followers, his disciples. Jesus wants for us to completely give up of ourselves, our time and our possessions and be true to him and his ministry in our lives. Jesus wants for us to remain open to the will of God and the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives so that work may be done in and through us for the betterment of the Kingdom of God. I pray this day that even though it may feel like the life of a disciple is hard work, we remain committed to following Jesus. That, we realize that even though he asks us to take up our cross, those heavy and burdensome crosses, that on the other side of that cross is eternity. I pray that we always put Jesus first in our lives. Amen.
Father’s Day Service Galilee United Methodist Church will hold a Father’s Day service Sunday, June 21, at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Darius Curry. Pastor Betty B. Brown invites the public.
Church yard sale Saturday Westover Baptist Church, 114 Westover Drive, will hold a fundraiser to pave the church parking lot June 20 from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. A yard sale, feturing lots of items, will be held and breakfast biscuits will be for sale. Everyone welcome.
Bible School June 20 Vacation Bible School will be held Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 220 North Watterson St., from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. “Fruit of the Spirit” is the theme. Everyone welcome.
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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 Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852
Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160
Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826
Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516
Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398
Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354
Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue
New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507 New Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606 New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128
Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070 Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580
Love Valley Baptist 2032 Bethlehem Road, Kings Mountain Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216 Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920 St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256 Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007 Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716 The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street 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
GROVER Bethany Baptist Church 423 Cleveland Avenue 704-937-3010 Carolina Praise and Worship Center 201 N. Main Street 704-937-7541
Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive (704) 739-2187
First Apostolic Church of Blacksburg 205 E. Cherokee St. Blacksburg, SC 864-839-1873
GASTONIA Bethesda United Methodist Church 3714 S. New Hope Rd
WACO New Testament Missionary Baptist Church 2103 Capernium Rd
Grace Community Advent Christian Church 206 West 3rd Avenue 704-739-9230
Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd.
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First Baptist Church Senior Adults tour Raleigh
This group of Senior Adults from First Baptist Church took a trip to Raleigh for a day of sightseeing and visiting the N.C. House of Representatives. On Thursday, May 28, 44 senior adults from the Golden Fellowship of First Baptist Church traveled to Raleigh to tour the Legislative Building and the Governor’s Mansion. They were led by Pastor Dr. Chip Sloan and were the guests of Representative Tim Moore, Speaker of the NC House of Representatives
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On May 23rd family and friends of Mable Herndon Goforth surprised her with a 90th birthday celebration at Carillon Assisted Living in Shelby. This was hosted by her daughter and son in law, Joyce and Ralph Elliott. Barbecue was served catered from the Flying Pig in Shelby and birthday cake completed the meal. Helping with serving was her granddaughter Brooke Nicholson, Bam Nicholson, Pam Boryta, Sharon Hudson and Kathryn Wright. Assisting by “walking her into the surprise party” was Piper Nicholson, Mrs. Goforth’s great grand daughter. Mrs. Goforth is a long time resident of King Mountain being a part owner of Dixon Chevrolet and then working at C&C Scrap Iron until her retirement. She was always an active member of Resurrection Lutheran Church, former member of the KM Woman’s Club and Town & Country Garden Club. She has resided at Carillon Assisted Living since December, 2013.
Daniel Todd Bullock was three years old June14 and celebrated his birthday with a Paw Patrol theme party hosted by his parents, Rhonda and Mick Bullock. Daniel is the grandson of Teresa Falls and Ronnie Falls and Dean and Sue Bullock. His honorary grandfather is Lawrence Etters. Daniel is the great-grandson of the late Lucy and Dave Lockridge, the late Carl and Vada Falls, the late Mr. and Mrs. Y. W. Patterson and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lester Bullock. Daniel is a special great-grand nephew of Charles McDaniel and the late Liz McDaniel.
.Moore escorted the group on to the floor of the House Chamber and introduced them to his fellow representatives. Among those met was Representative Kelly Hastings who represents those in our membership who are not represented by Moore. The group was led by legislative pages and others from Tim’s office. After leaving the house floor the group was shown to the balcony overlooking the house floor. It was enlightening, and even entertaining, to watch and listen to Representatives debate and vote on bills. The bill that provoked the most debate on the floor and was of most interest to the church group was SB2 which would excuse Magistrates from having to perform same sex weddings if they held strong religious convictions against this union. The bill had previously been passed by the Senate and was approved by the House with only a one vote margin. It would then be forwarded to the Governor. Following these tours the group re-assembled to tour the Governor’s Mansion and grounds. All found the furnishings, pictures and decorations interesting. Governor Pat McCory came through shaking hands and welcoming the group to Raleigh. He remarked that when he was Mayor of Charlotte, he often “watched the sun set over Kings Mountain”. During the supper break on the way home it was reported to the group that the Governor intended to VETO SB2 bill that they had seen debated. All were unhappy with this news.
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Gray-Galloway to wed August 15 Rodney and Donna H. Gray of Wilson announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Henderson Gray, to Miles Randall Galloway, son of Michael and Holly Black of Kings Mountain and Matthew and Lucy Galloway of San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The bride-elect is a 2015 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Eshelman School of Pharmacy, with a Doctorate in Pharmacy. She will be joining the Medical Park Pharmacy Practice in Greenville, North Carolina this summer. She is the granddaughter of the late H. Reginald and Ellen Barnhill Gray of Greenville, NC and Roger Lee Henderson and the late Doris Louise Bradshaw Henderson of Kinston. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of G. Rex and Martha Burgess Merrill of Pisgah Forest and Victor I. and Ellen Schlunz Galloway of West Point, VA. He is a 2006 graduate of Kings Mountain High School and a 2011 graduate of North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Environmental Engineering. He is currently employed with the Wooten Company of Raleigh. The wedding will be an event of August 15, 2015 in Wilson, North Carolina.
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From there onward the chart shows a clear and sharp trend. 624. 593. 627. 535. 426. 514. 473. 474. 397. By 2014, the number of reported crime was at its lowest known point of just 371. Proctor said the falloff was accomplished by reaching out to people in the neighborhood and giving them the help they need. “When people are desperate and feel like they have nowhere to turn, that’s when crime goes up,” he said. “That’s the thinking and
that’s the reality as I have seen it.” The open house, which was attended by members of the City Council, City Manager Marilyn Sellers, District Attorney Mike Miller and other stake holders, including area ministers who have been apart of Proctor’s faithbased policing approach. Also on hand with congratulations and praise was Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey, who declared that day Kings Mountain Police Day. The proclamation, read, in part: “… the Police Department worked hard to get the community more involved with the Police by starting Community Watch Programs, Community Po-
licing and programs for the children such as the Santa Toy Room which helps over 200 families each Christmas. In addition, the Police work with students in the schools helping them to see the life issues of crime.” Proctor, who was joined by his entire staff in accepting the proclamation, choked up a little as he thanked God and said that his success would not be possible without the help of his fellow officers. “People have asked me how I’d like Kings Mountain to be when I retire,” he said. “I jokingly answered them ‘Like Mayberry.’ But really, it’s not a joke. That’s how I like to see Kings Mountain.
Pictured are members of the Kings Mountain Police Department who conducted open house Thursday. Chief Melvin Proctor and Mayor Rick Murphrey, in center, talked about how community-based policing has lowered crime significantly in the past 10 years. Photo by DAVE BLANTON
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The Ollis Family and the McAbee Family presented special music and the worship choir sang “We Will Remember,’’ Ruth Lancaster, soloist; ‘’In Christ Alone, Oscar Ortega as soloist, and “His Grace is Sufficient” with Evelyn Bridges, a former choir director and church secretary, as soloist. Mayor Rick Murphrey and his wife, Sandra, were special guests. The mayor
took the occasion to present a framed proclamation from the city designating Sunday as Second Baptist Church Day in Kings Mountain. “I always feel at home in this church,’’ said the mayor. Second Baptist Church was organized June 13, 1915, originally named Eastside Baptist Church. The name was changed to Second Baptist Church in 1922.The Presbyters were Rev. John R. Miller, Rev.
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Working as the Fight Director, my job is to tell a clear story onstage that looks dangerous, but is entirely safe for each individual in rehearsal and performance. During our rehearsal process leading up to our Opening Night on June 26th, we are teaching proper handling, safety procedures, and stage combat techniques to over 30 actors that will be throwing punches, stabbing and shooting each other every day for the next two months. This is the first time that some of these actors have ever shot a firearm or picked up a dagger. A lot has to happen in a short amount of time. Thankfully, I have the help of three gentlemen that know what they’re doing. Pete DeGregory serves as our Fight Captain. He has an extensive list of combat credits. It all started with the Carolina Renaissance Festival, while jousting, brawling and sword fighting daily in front of thousands of people. He even tackled the big screen in “The Black Knight” (starring Martin Lawrence) as their bow and arrow stuntman. As the Fight Captain for our drama, DeGregory triple-checks safety procedures, ensures clear firing lanes and manages brush-up rehearsals before each performance.
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in Gaston County schools for 30 years before joining the clergy. Raised on a down east farm in his youth, he said the secret to his recipe is “seasoning and preparation.” Moore says he’s also working on a book about his life called “My Life, from
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water infrastructure upgrades. This fiscal year is the last year for the 7 1/2% increase, city officials have said. Property taxes will remain the same. The biggest chunk of the budget is earmarked for insurance, a whopping $2.5 million as most businesses like the City of Kings Mountain have seen rising costs of insurance. The city provides insurance as one of its fringe benefits to full time employees, the mayor and city council members. City Manager Marilyn Sellers said in a budget workshop recently that “this budget looks at immediate needs while preparing for the future,’’ alluding to the new partnership with the city and NTE, a big electricity provider that the city has contracted with that will be breaking ground possibly in July. “We’re excited for the future and pleased with the
economic development led by the mayor and Energy Services director Nick Hendricks, she added. The budget proposes $969,033 in capital outlay projects, down from $1,041,350 last fiscal year. Money is appropriated for electronic mapping of storm water and water lines, meter reader and service trucks, four new police cars, a mandated back-up plan to the 911 center, lease purchase of a new fire truck to replace the 1985 Pierce Pumper, replacement of the 1998 rear-loading garbage truck, among other items. Sellers is also recommending that the city purchase 1.2 acres adjoining Patriots Park for parking. Sellers has combined the Main Street program and special events into one department with that department to exchange offices at city hall with the Human Resources department which will be moving into the former city-owned medical building on East King Street in the near future.
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B.B. Hill, and Rev. W. V. Moss. The deacons were J. H. Baumgardner, C. T. Cornwell, Forest Floyd, G.D. Hambright, J.R. Roberts, D. F. Hord and T. A. Gladden. Moderator was John R. Miller and D. F. Hord was secretary. There were 27 charter members. The 14 pastors and interims were L. A. Bangle, 1915-17; Rev. John Hicks, 1918-21; Rev. J. Wesley Davis, 1922-23; Dr. H.V. Tanner, 1923-25; Rev.W. N. Cooke, 1926-28; Rev. Robert L. Chaney, 1929-35; Rev. C.C. Parker, 1936-41; Rev. B. F. Austin, 194253; Rev. Howard Cook, 1954-57; Rev. Albert Hastings, 1957-61; Rev. Victor Trivette, Nov.1, 1961-62; Rev. George Julian, 196268; Rev. Eugene Land, 1970-1997; Rev. Neil Efird and Rev. Norma Brown served as interim pastos until Rev. Michael Dixon began his ministry in July 1998 and and served until 2000, Rev. Richard Prow, 2001-2004, Rev. Lynn Crouch, 2004-2006 and. Rev. James Lochridge Jr. who became his ministry in 2006 and serves until his retirement in late June 2015. Wesley Kiser received special recognition as the senior member of the church. Women of the church served refreshments after the service.
Nominations underway for ‘distinguished woman’ Nomination forms are available at Mauney Memorial Library for the public to help select Cleveland County’s Distinguished Woman for 2015. A banquet honoring the recipients will be held Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the LeGrand Center in Shelby. Joyce Coleman, who is chairing the event, said the Cleveland County Commission for Women w ants to honor women who have made significant contributions to the lives of others and to the community. Members of the Commission are Betsy Wells, Debra Blanton, Alva Finney, Mary Accor, Robert Miller, Diane
Davis, Esther Plummer, Valerie Boyd, Linda Martin, Joyce Coleman, Beverly Shuford, Shirley Lail, Margie Christopher, Kay Wallace and County Commissioner Jason Falls. Kings Mountain area women who have been previously honored include t he late Martha Scruggs, Jackie Rountree, both of Grover, and Jacqueline Lavender of Grover, Mary Accor, Mary Neisler, Shirley Brutko, Lou Ballew, Elizabeth Stewart, Ruth Wi lson, Stella Putnam, Dr. Jane King, Betsy Wells, all of Kings Mountain, and Dr. Laura Carpenter Bingham, formerly of Kings Mountain.
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Our Pyrotechnics Supervisor is Doug Bell. Doug has over 30 years of firearms and black powder experience working at historical encampments, battle reenactments and Revolutionary War era weapons demonstrations, taking him across the states even to England. His work can even be seen in one of the most popular Revolutionary films of all time, Mel Gibson’s “The Patriot”. Specializing in technique and weapon form, William Knight brings a character-driven perspective to our fights as the Stunt Coordinator. His résumé highlights building fights for live productions in a theatrical setting. From “The Three Musketeers” to “The Princess Bride”, Knight’s work always features epic leaps, rolls, jumps, flips and falls. Between the four of us, we work together to bring life to the combat onstage. You will definitely find yourself caught in the action as you smell the gunpowder, see the action onstage, and even right next to you in the aisles of the theatre. “Liberty Mountain” is back and bigger than ever before. Playwright Robert Inman says, “It’s like last year, but on steroids!” Tickets are selling fast for this summer’s production. The show runs at the Joy Performance Center late-June through mid-July. For specific details, and to order your tickets online, visit:www.LibertyMountain.com.
Drama tickets available Tickets for Robert (Bob) Inman’s Revolutionary War drama, Liberty Mountain, which will be performed in Kings Mountain’s Joy Theater on weekends from June 26 through July 19, are now available for online purchase at www.kmlibertymountain.com”www.kmlibertymountain.com. All tickets are assigned seating so for preferred
seating selection; consider making your purchases early. Tickets are $15, plus $2.02 for taxes and fees. Questions should be directed to jim@kmlt.org or call the box office at 704730-9408. Tickets to the opening night’s performance on Friday, June 26, 2015 will be limited in number, as most of the seating will be reserved for major sponsors. If you would like information about sponsorship opportunities or how to obtain opening night tickets, please contact Jim Champion at 704-692-2897. Kings Mountain Little Theatre will be maintaining office hours at the Joy for those wishing to purchase tickets. The schedule is: Thursday, June 18, from 6-8 p.m. and Monday through Thursday, June 22-25 from 6-8 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door for every performance except the June 26 performance. Inman, whose early career was as a news broadcaster, has become known more recently for his plays. Liberty Mountain portrays the story of our founding fathers’ quest for independence and the impact of the Battle of Kings Mountain on the outcome of the Revolutionary War. The play is being produced by the Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc. and directed by Caleb Sigmon. Patrick Yarns is the Presenting Sponsor for the play. Liberty Mountain is also funded in part by a grant from the Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority. Show times are as follows: Opening Night - Fri, June 26, 7:30 PM. Friday, July 10, 7:30 Sat, June 27, 3 p.m. Sat, June 27, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 3, 7:30 p.m. Sat, July 4, 3 p.m. Sun, July 5, 3 p.m. Sat., July 11, 3 p.m. Sunday., July 12, 3 p.m. Friday, July 17, 7:30 p.m. Sat., July,18, 3 p.m. Sat., July 18, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 3 p.m. (Limited number of event tickets are available at $100 each).
Diabetes prevention class starts June 25 The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program will begin a new class series on Thursday, June 25th, at 6:00pm at the Kings Mountain Family YMCA. The year-long lifestyle change program consists of 16 weekly one-hour classes followed by eight monthly one-hour classes focusing on healthy eating and increased physical activity.
Kate Crowell will serve as the Lifestyle Coach. A standard program fee applies, but financial a ssistance is available. A complimentary Family Plus membership to the Cleveland County Family YMCA is provided to participants beginning in the fifth week and continuing for the remainder of the program.
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Eagles Among Us: David Estridge
David was born in April of 1971 in Charlotte but grew up in the small town of Badin, NC. After participating in Cub Scouts David joined Boy Scout Troop 42 in Central North Carolina Council which was located in Badin and sponsored by Alcoa. His older brother was a member of this troop also. Their meetings were held in the old bank where the vault served as the quartermaster room. During his scouting career he held many troop positions including Senior Patrol Leader. He
was voted into the Order of the Arrow Scouting’s Honor Fraternity. While in the OA, as a youth, David was awarded the honor of Vigil. The Vigil Honor is the highest honor of distinction for service in the OA. He also served as Vice-Chief of Training for the SE7 section, which at that time, included all most all of North Carolina. He also attended the National OA conference at Indiana University where he served as a trainer. David also served on summer camp staff at Camp John J Barnhardt for 2 years and 1 year at Camp Lions. The last two he served as the First Year Camper Director. His Scoutmaster, Mr. Bob Hinkle, was also his father’s Scoutmaster. David has stated on more than one occasion that, other than immediate family, no one person has invested more into his personal character than Mr. Hinkle. Mr. Hinkle is on his short list for real life superheroes. David attended NC State University earning a BS in Textile Management. Upon graduation, he and his fiancée accepted jobs Spectrum Dyed Yarns bringing them to Kings Mountain. While moving up to Department Manager at their Belmont Plant, David went back to school at Gardner-Webb to earn a Master’s in Business Administration. As the textile industry started to decline,
he transitioned to the North Carolina Center for Applied Textile Technology as an instructor for Supervisory Development and Computer Skills classes. He later moved in to sales working for a Shelby company that provided Point of Sale equipment for convenience stores and restaurants. He soon realized that academia was his real passion and landed at Cleveland Community College as the Program Coordinator for the Industrial Management degree. While working at the college, he went back to GWU earning a total of 18 graduate level hours in Economics which allows him to teach in the Economics program. He also serves on various committees and is serving his second term as a Faculty Senator. He is a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church where he continues to make Jesus Christ the priority in his life. Marrying his high school sweet heart brought him to the Baptist church and becoming a father helped solidify his commitment to the church. While serving as Co-Director of the College & Career Sunday School Department, past Chairman of the Disaster Relief Team, Deacon Board, and volunteering for numerous youth activities, he has developed a philosophy that if you put Christ first in your life, everything else will fall in place. He strongly believes that you live life by “The
three years from 90 percent to 35 percent. He also detailed the county’s planned new Health Department building, which is set to open in February of next year. Falls said county leaders are making tourism and economic development partnerships a major focus in an effort to increase jobs and elevate the county tax base. Major tourism partners include the LeGrand Center, the American Legion World Series, the Cleveland Chamber, the Broad River Greenway and Kings Mountain’s Gateway Trail, and Kings Mountain Historical Museum. “We’re also busy with initiatives that aim to grow our retail presence – trying to get people to spend money in the county, not outside it,” he said. “We face serious challenges with economic development,” Falls said. “We’re trying to focus on things we can control, like the (American Legion) World Series. The annual breakfast, which featured an introduction by Cleveland Chamber Bill Watson, included at least one surprise. City officials arranged to have H. Patrick Senior Center director Monty Thornburg present so he could be awarded the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine, which is commissioned by Gov. Pat McCrory. The moment was greeted with delight and surprise by Thornburg, who was on vacation for a few days. “This is deeply meaningful to me,” Thornburg said. “I’m honored and surprised and I just don’t have the words.” Thornburg joins County Commissioner Ronnie Hawkins, who received the award earlier this spring, in getting the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award. Other notable recipients of it have included NASCAR owner Rick Hendrick, former N.C. House member Art Pope, actor Danny Glover, cartoonist Doug Marlette and hoops legend Michael Jordan.
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Code,” God first, family second, friends 3rd…. doesn’t really matter after God, the rest will fall in line. This philosophy is also part of why he is devoted to the Scouting Program. David and his wife have two boys that are both active in the scouting program and their church. When his boys become active in scouts, it pulled him back into the program first as a Den Leader in the Cub Scout Pack, then as an Assistant Scoutmaster, and currently as the Scoutmaster for Troop 92, sponsored by First Baptist Church Kings Mountain. He considers the Troop an extension of the church and part of their local ministry and outreach. David has lived his life by the Scout Oath and Scout Law and believes in the program. His commitment to the church has earned him the “Good Shepard” award which is Scouting’s adult religious award from the Baptist faith. He gives the scouting program credit for being one of the primary contributors for his strong religious beliefs and moral and ethical character. He says that scouting provided him camping skills, strong friendships, opportunities to develop leadership traits, and an undeniable love for the outdoors. When he can sneak off, you may find him hiking parts of the Appalachian Trial or venturing
David Estridge down into the Grand Canyon, both are trips he has taken in the last year. While he has complete confidence in his ability to lead the Troop, he also recognizes the need for additional training. He recently completed the advanced adult leader training called Woodbadge. He believes that scouting helps turn boys into responsible young men and embraces the challenges that today’s youth face by trying to offer a program that is fun, educational, and spiritual. He has many stories that are just waiting to be told, if you see him, ask him how to burn water; but be careful, you might find yourself going on the next scout camping trip.
Historic Post Office to mark 75th anniversary July 1 The historic Kings Mountain Post Office will be 75 years old July 1 and the City of Kings Mountain and the Kings Mountain Historical Museum, which currently occupies the former post office, will sponsor an open house July 1. Kings Mountain Historical Museum will host a 75th Anniversary Celebration of the opening of the Kings Mountain Post Office building at 100 East Mountain St. on Wednesday, July 1, at 5:30 pm. Currently owned by the City of Kings Mountain and home to Kings Mountain Historical Museum, the gor-
geous and well-preserved Colonial Revival-style Kings Mountain Post Office building has just been entered into the National Register of Historic Places. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. The Post Office is historically significant as one of the many necessary buildings built throughout the nation under the Federal Works Agency, as part of the New Deal public works programs which
were created by the FDR Administration in response to the Great Depression. On July 1, 1940, the United States Post Office at 100 East Mountain Street in Kings Mountain opened to the public. The week before the building opened, the Kings Mountain Herald said, “Since the beginning of the Best Town in the State, citizens have received their mail from rented quarters, but beginning Monday, July 1, 1940, patrons will be served from their own Federal Building, which stands as a monument to the growth and progress of Kings Mountain.”
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He also reported that NTE Energy, which the city signed a 10-year power contract with, is expected to break ground near Dixon School Rd. in the coming months. In his address, he also congratulated the work of Police Chief Melvin Proctor and the officers and detectives who work under him in pushing the crime rate down for the last 10 years. He credited the police department’s community policing program for engaging citizens and reaching them on a personal level. “This is an incredibly safe city to live in,” Murphrey said to applause. “That fact is made possible by a brave, hard-working police force that understands their community’s priorities.” Murphrey told the audience of Chamber members, business owners and other various stakeholders that the city is run efficiently with an eye toward cost-savings and toward the future. “We’ve had good counsel, good staff, he said. City Manager Marilyn Sellers has been instrumental in keeping costs down.” Speaking on behalf of the Cleveland County Schools, Board of Education chairman Phillip Glover highlighted some of the achievement of Kings Mountain schools in the past year, including Kings Mountain High winning recognition in U.S. News and World Report a number of times in the past decade including 2014 and 2015, West Elementary being named a National Blue Ribbon School, only one in five NC schools to collect that honor, and North Elementary being recognized as a National Title I School of Excellence. He also lauded the KMHS band and chorus program for their long string of Superior ratings in concert competitions, the high school’s earning of a Blumey Award for Best
Musical and Best Featured Player in a state competition. On the athletics side, Glover said he was happy to congratulate KMHS on winning the Wachovia Cup, which measures overall excellence in an athletic program. Bolstering that honor were the school’s impressive conference championships in women’s cross-country, volleyball, swimming, golf and softball. The high school was also the recipient of the 2014-2015 Jim Taylor Award for academic excellence among its varsity athletes. Glover told the audience that Cleveland County Schools, which lists more than 15,000 students, is the county’s largest employer with 2,200 teachers, teacher assistants and other staff working under its flag. It also comprises the largest transportation system and food service system in the county. He also said administrators show dedication and work hard to get the most of students in the system. The results, he said, are evident in rising scholarship monies and a steadily increasing graduation rate, which has risen from 66 percent to 85 in the five years. “Cleveland County School students won more than $9 million in scholarships in 2014,” Glover said. “In Kings Mountain alone, that figure was an impressive $2.2 million.” Glover said the board and administration is aiming even higher, with the goal of seeing the graduation rate rise to 90 percent by 2018. They also are working to equip all new teachers with a technology devices for instructional planning and presentation. Cleveland County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jason Falls took to the podium to tout a number of major developments, including the Foothills Public Shooting Complex, which broke ground in April and is expected to open its doors in the fall, and an upgraded Animal Shelter, which has drastically lowered its euthanasia rate in the past
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This is the last in this series of Eagles Amongst Us. I hope you have enjoyed reading the articles as much as I have in interviewing and writing about these men. There are more Eagle Scouts residing in Kings Mountain than the 22 I have written about. Some I could not get a response from, some declined to be interviewed and I am sure that there as some I just don’t know. This last Eagle that I have written about is special to me. David Estridge is the Scoutmaster of Troop 92. This is the troop I have been Scoutmaster of and still serve as an Assistant Scoutmaster and Chartered Organizational Representative. David is doing a great job and I look to him as my “Fearless Leader”. OMHIWDMB, Jim Ferebee
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Leslie-Fite named as Assistant County Attorney Scism is Bridges Hardware CareerCleveland County Manager ceeded our expectations and we Technical Student of the Year at KMHS Jeff Richardson announced are thrilled to have her joining Wednesday that Andrea Lesour team,” said Mr. Richardson. lie-Fite has been hired as AsMs. Leslie-Fite is a life-long sistant County Attorney. The resident of Cleveland County. Assistant County Attorney is a She graduated from Burns High new position which will operate School and attended the Univeras the first, full-time staff level sity of North Carolina at Chapel Attorney for Cleveland County. Hill where she completed her Ms. Leslie-Fite will serve the B.A. in Communications and Pogeneral day to day legal needs of litical Science in three years. She most departments and assist outattended NC Central University Andrea Leslie-Fite side counsel as necessary. Ms. Law School where she earned Leslie-Fite emerged as the top candidate after her J.D. staff reviewed applications from attorneys “I feel so fortunate to continue my proacross North Carolina. fessional career in Cleveland County and “We were looking for someone who had devote my full attention to my passion, local direct legal experience working in local gov- government law. I am excited about this opernment. Ms. Leslie-Fite has eight years of ex- portunity to continue to serve the citizens of perience serving both the City of Shelby and this county.” Cleveland County through her current firm, Ms. Leslie-Fite is married, has two chilYelton, Farfour, and Fite. Her credentials ex- dren and resides in Kings Mountain.
Johnna Neal Scism is the 2014-2015 Bridges Hardware Career-Technical Student of the Year. Bridges Hardware has been a long-time supporter of the Career-Technical program at KMHS. Tim Miller presented Johnna a scholarship and certificate during Senior Awards Night on June 4 at KMHS. All programs in Career-Technical Education (CTE) are designed to contribute to the broad educational achievement of students, and help prepare them for effective participation in an international economy as world-class workers and citizens. Johnna focused on the CTE program areas of Health Sciences and Business and Information Technology while at KMHS. She is a Career-Technical Education concentrator and member of the National Tech-
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City of KM is honored as “safe digging” partner The Kings Mountain Energy Department – which includes the city electric and gas department – is now a Safe Digging Partner of NC 811, a non-profit communications network service to contractors, utilities, and the general public to promote job safety and damage prevention. Companies are recognized for their commitment in becoming a leader of underground damage prevention by calling 811 three working days before they
dig to request location of buried utilities prior to excavation activities. The public can call 811 additionally to find out what utilities are in a particular area. “I am proud to present to the City of Kings Mountain Energy Department a certificate of recognition for spreading the message of safe digging and educating the public about the importance of calling 811 to protect our underground facilities from damage,’’ said Mayor Rick Murphrey.
The mayor said that members of the Energy Department attend Foothills Unity coordinating committees each month to promote safety standards, hear common concerns and the awareness of prevention of unnecessary damages to utilities infrastructures within the county. To show their commitment to damage prevention, a dig safe banner was posted to educate the community. CITY ELECTRIC/GAS AWARD - Pictured, left to right, Rodney Bell, Daryl Philbeck, Mayor Rick Murphrey, Ann Rushing and Chase Gibson displaying the city’s electric and gas award for participation in a “Safe Digging” program, NC 811.The mayor presented the award to the Energy Department. Photo provided
FMC Lithium takes major safety awards Tuesday
O’Reilly Auto Parts, 1201 Shelby Road, celebrating the opening of its new store Friday with a ribbon-cutting. Store Manager Stephen Vaughn, on behalf of the entire company, will present a $200 check to the Kings Mountain Family YMCA. Founded in 1957 by the O’Reilly family, the company operates 4200 stores in 42 states. Photo by Dave Blanton
FMC Lithium copped major safety awards in both silver and gold categories at the annual safety banquet held by the North Carolina Department of Labor at Gaston Country Club Tuesday night. For the 23rd year the Technology Department at FMC Lithium took a gold award and for the 22nd year the Quality Control Department took a gold award. Firestone Fibers & Textiles won a first year silver award. FMC Lithium’s Metals Department took a first year silver award, the Materials Management Department took a first year gold award, the Facilities Department a 4th
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LEGALS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 1st day of June, 2015 as Executrix of the Estate of LUNELL GILL TATE, 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 Glenda Tate-Williams, Executrix on or before the 10th day of September, 2015, 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 10th day of June, 2015. Glenda Tate- Williams, Executrix Estate of: Lunell Gill Tate 499 North Watterson Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH3678 (6/10, 17, 24 & 7/01/2015)
CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2015 – 6:00PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL CASE NO. CUR-1-10-13 Bhogilal Mistry is requesting to amend the adopted site plan (to add a Snobiz Shaved Ice Concession Building) for property locat-ed at 716 Cleveland Avenue that is zoned Conditional Use Gen-eral Business (CUR-G-B). The property is also known as Tax Map KM-32, Block 7, Lot 4, or Parcel 9055. A copy of the applica-tion with the proposed amended site plan may be obtained at the Planning Department or you may call 704-734-4595 for additional information. A list of uses permitted in the specific application may be obtained at the Planning Depart-ment or you may call 704-7344595 for additional information. You are welcome to attend the City Council meeting Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 6:00 pm to express your opinion on the proposed site plan. KMH3679 (6/17/2015)
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Support meeting set for June 23 A Dementia Family Support meeting will be held Tuesday, June 23rd, at Life Enrichment Center-222 Kings Mountain Blvd. Kings Mountain, NC from 5:30-7pm. Renee Henry with Kings Mountain Walgreens Pharmacy will discuss why physical activity is so important for persons living with Dementia. Contact Debbie Vaughan for more information at 704 739-4858. Sitter service for the person living with dementia must be reserved by Friday, June 19th.
Community lunch June 24 Life of Worship Outreach, 403 Cherokee Street, will serve the monthly community lunch June 24. The menu: taco or tossed salad with desserts and drinks.
Graham is Golden Leaf scholar The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority recently selected Dylan Graham as a recipient of up to a $12,000 Golden LEAF Foundation Scholarship. Graham is a graduating senior at Kings Mountain High School and plans to attend Gardner-Webb University. Graham is one of 215 students selected to receive a $3,000 scholarship each year for up to four years of study at a participating NC public university or private non-profit college or university. Recipients are from rural, economically distressed North Carolina counties and are selected based on a number of criteria, including a review of school and community service activities, goals, and expressed intent to contribute to rural communities upon graduation from college. The Golden LEAF Foundation created the Golden LEAF Scholarship program to broaden educational opportunities and provide support to students from rural counties, with the hope that after graduation, recipients will provide leadership in these communities. “The Golden LEAF Board of Directors has been pleased to assist more than 13,700 students from families in rural communities attend college since 2000,” said Dan Gerlach, Golden LEAF President. For more information, please visit CFNC.org or call College Foundation of North Carolina, toll-free, at 866-866-CFNC (2362).
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Kings Mountain man to compete ■ OBITUARIES in Wounded Warrior games Frank Appleman
Navy Fire Controlman 2nd Class Michael Byars, a native of Kings Mountain, will compete on behalf of Team Navy in the 2015 Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games in Quantico, Va., June 19-28. Byars enlisted in the Navy six years ago and is currently serving at Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Va. In June 2014 he was involved in a serious motorcycle accident, and he suffered
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extensive spinal and lower body injuries. He will be participating in track, sitting volleyball and wheelchair basketball events at the DoD Warrior Games. Byars is one of 39 Team Navy members who were selected for the team after competing in the Wounded Warrior Pacific Trials. “Words can’t describe what it means to represent Team Navy in the DoD Warrior Games. It’s truly
Michael Byars an honor to have the opportunity to take part in this event,” Byars said about the Games. Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) – Safe Harbor, the Navy and Coast Guard’s support program for seriously wounded, ill and injured service members and their families, is sponsoring Byars in the Games. NWW connected him to adaptive sports – athletic activities modified to meet the abilities of injured or ill individuals. “Being involved in adaptive sports has helped to push me both mentally and physically to exceed my limits in a way I didn’t think possible,” Byars added. “This year’s Team Navy roster includes wounded warrior athletes in various stages of recovery, who face a wide range of life-altering medical conditions,” said NWW Director Capt. Brent Breining. “Although each has a different situation, they are united by a common purpose: to honor their military family, as well as their own families and friends, by competing to the very best of their abilities.” The 2015 DoD Warrior Games promote athletic reconditioning of wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans by encouraging them to stay active, improving their mental resiliency, connecting them to their peers, and linking them to new opportunities for growth and achievement. For more information, visit www.defense.gov/warriorgames. Like and follow NWW on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to keep up-to-date on the Games and other activities from our wounded warriors.
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First Baptist Bible School Vacation Bible School will be held June 22-26 at First Baptist Church for rising kindergarten-6th grade students from 9 a.m.12:15 each day. The theme will be “Journey Off the Map.” Parents can register their children at the church welcome center or online at www.fbckm.com.
Harvest Bible School Harvest Baptist Church, 144 Ware Road, will have Vacation Bible School June 22-26 from 6-8 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Pastor appreciation service Adams Chapel AME Zion C hurch, 212 Lake Montonia Rd., held a pastor’s appreciation service for Pastor Renee Bethea Sunday, June 14, at 3 p.m. Rev. C harles Tillet, pastor pf St. Stephens AME Zion Church of Gastonia was the afternoon speaker. Morning speakers were Bobby Parker, Marylin Lindsay, Eddie Berry and Lester Williams.
Father,’’ on June 21 at 4 p.m. Dr. Bobby Houze, pastor of New Hope Baptist Church of Charlotte, will be guest speaker. Everyone welcome.
Grace United Bible Study Bible Study on the book of Esther at Grace United Methodist Church, 830 Church St., Kings Mountain, NC. Classes begin Thursday, June 18, 2015 and will continue each Thursday until the course is finished. Ms. Jeannine Fisher will be teaching. These classed are free. All you need is a Bible and notepad.
Fun Day June 27 at Gloryland Baptist Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church, 101 Benfield Rd., will have a free Fun Day for all ages on June 27 from noon until. Games, singing groups, and food to enjoy. Call Pastor David Murray for more information at 704-740-7212.
Cherokee Street Church yard sale Cherokee Street Baptist Church, 421 Cherokee Street, will hold a yard sale Saturday featuring household items, clothes and miscellaneous items. Sausage biscuits, snacks, coffee and cold drinks will be sold. Everyone welcome.
KMIS 6th graders win awards Kings Mountain Intermediate School 6th graders received a number of awards at Awards Day recently Accelerated reader awards were medals to students receiving over 300 points and these went to Hanna Allen, Daniel Carley, Cameron Cordle, and Destiny DeFreitas. The trophy awards in Accelerated Reader went to Cameron Cordle, first place, 488.1 points; Destiny DeFreitas, second place, 446.4 points, and Hanna Allan, third place, 340.3 points. MBOB awards went to Kennedy Barnes, Hanna
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