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Homesley back in Ferguson role Jeremy Homesley returns to the role of Major Patrick Ferguson in ‘Liberty M o u n - HOMESLEY tain’, this summer’s fourth season of the Revolutionary War drama by Robert Inman and presented by the Kings Mountain Little Theatre and Patrick Yarn Mills at Joy Theatre. Opening night is Friday at 7:30 p.m. with performances this weekend on Saturday at 3 p.m. and 7:30 pm. and Sunday, June 25
City, county boards approve budgets City and county budgets have been approved by their respective boards for the fiscal year 2017-18. By unanimous vote, Kings Mountain city council approved the operating budget Monday night which includes no increase in property taxes and no increases in any city services. Prior to the public hearing on the budget Mayor Scott Neisler presented a proclamation and key to the city via video to Jim Belt and afterwards the mayor visited Belt and his wife at their home. City Manager Marilyn Sellers took the occasion to praise a proactive staff, department heads, the mayor and city council for making hard decisions “to get us to where we are today. Sellers said the city is in good financial position and $100,000 is budgeted for the second year for a pay study to bring employees up to market standards via a “step’’ program. Outside professional agencies have assisted in the process and all city employees have been identified where they place in the market and 70 percent have been addressed in the current budget. County employees will receive a 3 percent raise in the budget recently adopted by Cleveland County commissioners. There is no increase in ad valorem property taxes of 57 cents per $100 of property valuation for county residents. Landfill fees will go up 15 percent with a 12 percent increase in household fees. This year’s budget includes a 10 percent increase in occupancy tax. Cleveland County See BUDGETS, Page 7A
at 3 p.m. A total of four weekends of performances is planned plus a July 4 performance at 3 p.m. Homesley, 30, played “Silas Marner” in last season’s production but is thrilled to play for a third year the role of the Scottish Officer in the British Army who aggressively recruited Loyalists and harshly treated Patriot sympathizers which led to a Patriot militia uprising against him in the 1780 military campaign of Charles Cornwallis during the American Revolutionary War which ended with his death on Oct. 7, 1780 in the Battle of Kings Mountain. See HOMESLEY, Page 7A
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Revolutionary drama opens Friday ‘Liberty Mountain’ returns to the Joy Performance Center Friday night for a four-weekend run and its fourth season in Kings Mountain. An opening night party, for which tickets are $100, will be held at 5:30 p.m. The evening performance starts at 7:30 p.m. The City of Kings Mountain will once again make a limited number (300) of $10 coupons available. They are available only by request by visiting KM City Hall, Mauney Memorial Library or Kings Mountain Historical Museum during normal business hours for each location. You may request a maximum of four coupons.
The coupons will also be available at the Joy box office through Thursday, June 22 from 5-7 p.m. The coupon can’t be combined with any other discount offer. Caleb Sigmon, director, and Bob Inman, playwright, predict this season will be the best ever. Audiences this summer will be treated to new aspects of the drama written by Robert (Bob) Inman. Director Caleb Sigmon and Inman have worked together to fine tune the script to fit the cast each summer and this year have incorporated a set redesign, more music, and new set projection technology to enhance the already entertaining and
powerful story. They say that even if you have been able to attend previous seasons, you don’t want to miss this one which promises to be the best yet. Sixty-plus actors and actresses from a wide area will bring the story of the 1780 Revolutionary War Battle of Kings Mountain and
the people caught up in the struggle for independence to the Joy Theater stage in a dramatic action-packed presentation that brings the Battle of Kings Mountain to life. From your seat in the theatre you will be in the center of the action, in the See DRAMA, Page 7A
KM July 4th events A sense of family Celebrating Independence Day is always a patriotic event in Kings Mountain, and this year is no exception! The community is invited to the Revolutionary 4th Red, White & BOOM Celebration on Tuesday, July 4th at the Walking Track Park, 211 Cleveland Avenue, Kings Mountain. The festivities will begin at 5 p.m., and there is something for everyone. In honor of the turning
point of the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Kings Mountain (fought just south of town) a scene from “Liberty Mountain – The Revo-
By Robert Inman For young Kings Mountain actor Seth Chappell, “Liberty Mountain” is a journey SETH CHAPPEL into the past. Seth, 15, is a descendant of one of the men who fought at the Battle of Kings Mountain on October 17, 1780. And for Seth, being a member of the talented cast of the fourth season production is an opportunity to relive that era on stage and, at
lutionary Drama”, written by Bob Inman will be performed. New this year is the Kid’s Zone, which will include a large inflatable, drum circle, and activities from the Scrap Exchange. The Loch Norman Pipe Band will lead a pre-fireworks parade. Wear your dancing shoes and dance and sing along with live music featuring the Dukes & Smith Band and Southern See 4TH EVENTS, Page 7A
the same time, step outside himself. Seth and his family have been steeped in the history of the battle all their lives. He remembers as a young child hearing about his ancestor Isaac Wells – a man with Patriot sympathies who was captured by British major Patrick Ferguson and forced to join Ferguson’s Loyalist force. But family lore has it that at the height of the savage fight, Isaac saw his chance to escape and joined the Patriots and was part of their stunning victory. The Revolutionary War era homestead See FAMILY, Page 7A
JOINT BOARDS ANNOUNCE GRANT - Mauney Memorial Library board of directors and directors of Kings Mountain Historical Museum announced a grant this week for $49,605 from Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA). Pictured, left to right, Marie Brinkley, Library Director Sharon Stack, Lynn Eskridge, Priscilla Mauney, Anna Lineberger, Susan Champion and Paul Ingram, all Mauney Memorial Library directors. At right, from left, Mayor Scott Neisler, City Councilman Curtis Pressley, Dr. Jeff Mauney, Adria Focht, Kings Mountain Historical Museum Director, Mike Kidder, Robert Curry, Mary Lou Ware, Dr. Bruce Boyles, and Don Crawford, all directors of Kings Mountain Historical Museum.
Museum, Library Win $49K grant The Mauney Memorial Library and Kings Mountain Historical Museum announce the award of a $49,605 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant. The proposed project is intended to increase access to and use of the holdings of the library and the museum by building the technological capacity and supplying the manpower needed to digitize local historical collections. The grant will provide the required equipment and supplies, such as
computers and a networked server, and will allow employment of one full-time and one part-time staff member for eight months to complete the scanning, photographing, and record improvements needed to complete the project. The online collections catalog that will result from this grant will focus on the resources that are most relevant to this community, offering easy access to accurate digital records of the photographs, archives, and objects that represent
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our collections continue to grow with new acquisitions, our exhibit space remains limited. This means that an increasing percentage of our collection is not accessible to the public, despite visitor demand for access to these resources. Online access to the collections held by KMHM as well as the Mauney Memorial Library will be a great benefit to the students and life-long learners of this community, enabling them to browse and research our collections of original historical pho-
tographs and archives that reflect this region’s unique cultural heritage and identity. Publishing our collections content online will also extend our reach to an international audience, improving all users’ ability to discover information and to obtain information resources only available through our holdings. This project will also digitally preserve our collection, ensuring that valuable historical information is secure in perpetuity."
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KINGS MOUNTAINGladys Pheagin Ledbetter, 93, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017 at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain. She was born in Jackson County, Georgia to the late William Homer and Lula Lawson Pheagin. She attended Bethlehem Baptist Church where she taught the Dorcas Sunday School class. She loved being a seamstress and was a long-time secretary of Lily Mills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 72 years, William Dwight Ledbetter; son, Dale Ledbetter; and brothers, JT Pheagin and WH “Bill” Pheagin, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Alohma Ledbetter Falls and husband Bill of Kings Mountain; grandchildren, Jason Falls and wife Nancy of Kings Mountain, Natalie Pennington and husband Roy of Shelby, Andrea Navey and husband Sean of Grover, and William Ledbetter and wife Chrissy of Germany; 8 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren. Services were held Monday, June 19, 2017 at 11a.m at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Kings Mountain. Dr. Steve Taylor, Rev. Tim Pheagin and Rev. Jerome Cash officiated the service. The family received friends one hour prior to the service in the CAC building and other times at the home of Bill & Alohma Falls at 161 Mike Ledford Rd, Kings Mountain. Interment was in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Baptist Church at 1017 Bethlehem Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Online condolences: www.claybarnette.com Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain was in charge of arrangements.
BELLEVUE,WA.- Louis ( John) Kiser, Jr., 82, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue, Washington. A native of Kings Mountain, NC, he was the son of the late Louis Arnold and Julia Kiser. He was a member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church where he was an acolyte and was a member of the Kings Mountain Boy Scout Troop earning Eagle Scout rank. He attended Oak Ridge Military Academy and NC State University graduating with both mechanical engineering and textiles degrees. He is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Vicki Kiser, Bellevue, WA, three children, Louis Arnold Kiser, III (wife Becky) Clarksville, TN, Thomas Kiser (wife Lisa) Creedmoor, NC, Julia Schuler, Oxford, NC, and several grandchildren. A graveside memorial service was held at 12 noon on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain, NC. Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC was in charge of arrangements. If you wish, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
George Hamrick
George Gilford Hamrick, 83, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away June 12, 2017 at White Oak Manor. He was a retired truck driver and married to Marilyn Dixon Hamrick for 47 years. The memorial service was conducted Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 3 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church by Rev. Jill Rhinehart. The family received friends from 1-2:30 p.m. at the church. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.
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Doris MooreWells KINGS MOUNTAIN - Doris Moore Wells, 84, resident of Kings Mountain, passed away at Carolina HealthCare – Kings Mountain, on June 13, 2017. Born in Cherokee County, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Cleveland Moore and Kathleen Bailey Moore. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Henry “Pete” Wells and was also preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. Doris was a member of First Baptist Church and retired from Western Auto Corporation after 26 years of service. She was a loving mother, grandmother and wife. Surviving are her daughter, Gloria Sowers, Mint Hill, NC; granddaughter, Brittney Kondratiey and husband, Yuri, Providence, RI; sisters, Virginia Bumgardner, Kings Mountain and Brenda Sellers and husband, Bill, Kings Mountain; and one brother, Rick Moore and wife, Jean, Kings Mountain. The funeral service was conducted Friday, June 16, 2017 at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. Dr. John Sloan officiated the service. The family received friends one hour prior to the service in the Stained-Glass Room at the church. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 605 W. King St., Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Interment was in Oak View Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals. com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
Robert Marcus Short
KINGS MOUNTAIN – Robert Marcus Short, 53, resident of Kings Mountain, passed away at his home on June 12, 2017. Born in Cleveland County, he was preceded in death by his father, Loyd Short. He loved music, sang and played bass his whole life. He is also survived by a plethora of musicians who loved him dearly. Surviving are his daughter, Brandy Short, Gastonia; his sons, Brandon Short, Brett Short, and Craig Foster, all of Kings Mountain, his mother, Shery Short of Kings Mountain; his brother, Chris Short and wife, Lynn, Kings Mountain; and six grandchildren: Ethan, Zoey, Alaylah, Zealand, Alexavier, and McKenzie. The funeral service was conducted Friday, June 16, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel conducted by Rev. Casey Short. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. The family received friends Thursday, June 15, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
Men’s Day Program Sunday The Galilee Men on the Move Outreach Ministry at Galilee United Methodist Church will sponsor a Men’s Day program Sunday, June 25, a t 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Charles Webber of Mount Olive Baptist Church as guest speaker. The theme of the event is “Are you man enough to be Christ-like?” from John 1 5:13. Everyone welcome. Galilee Pastor is Betty Brown.
Friends and Family Day New Way Baptist Church, 105 Waco Road, will hold Friends and Family Worship on Sunday, June 25, at the 11 a.m. service. Lunch will be served after the worship hour. Rev. J. David Webber Sr., pastor, said everyone is welcome.
Teen Night at YMCA Kings Mountain Family YMCA will sponsor Teen Night on June 30 from 6-9 p.m. fo teenagers ages 11-15 with gym games, food, music and fun activities supervised by the YMCA staff. Volleyball, Dodgeball, Basketball and other games, music, pizza and snacks will be featured during the evening.
CITATIONS JUNE 12: Kandis Demornay Crawford, 200 Spruce St. Apt. 6C, failure to apply for title to car, no registration, no vehicle insurance. JUNE 12: Trequawn Leeshawn Torres, 20, Gastonia, possession marijuana. JUNE 12: Markia Latrice Jones, 22, Gastonia, expired tag, no current vehicle inspection. JUNE 13: Eric Joshua Ellis, 35, 4013 Chestnut Woods Dr., possession marijuana, possession drug paraphernalia. JUNE 13: Leonard Douglas Larson, 33, 912 First St., expired tag, no current vehicle inspection. JUNE 14: Jaylen Keyshon Jackson, 19, 310 E. Ridge St., no operator’s license, failure to report an accident. JUNE 14: Theron Travis Wingate, 42, Stanley, NC, breaking and entering residence on West Gold Street. JUNE 15: Jamarl Deshawn Barrino, 33, 505 W. Parker St., order for arrest – driving while license revoked; order for arrest – possession drug paraphernalia. JUNE 16: Lydia Faye Fulton, 49, Shelby, speeding JUNE 16: Jacob Taylor White, 19, Rock Hill, SC, speeding. JUNE 16: Lacy Nicole O’Neal, 26, 308 Travis Court, faulty equipment, head lights, revoked license. JUNE 17: John McLeod Luddy Jr., 40, speeding. JUNE 17: Charlene Louise Hall, 36, Shelby, speeding. JUNE 17: Jason Alexander Bennett, 35, Asheville, revoked driver’s license, expired tag, mirror violation. JUNE 17: Corey Lamont Thompson Jr., 21, Mount Holly, speeding. JUNE 17: Kobe Lyndon Adams, 19, Gastonia, speeding. JUNE 18: Tabitha Carman Whitaker, 38, 107 S.
Deal St., fictitious tag, expired driver’s license. JUNE 18: Ricky Benson Revis Jr., 24, 204 S. Oriental Ave., revoked tag, no liability insurance. JUNE 18: Latavius Antuaine Phillips, 33, Gastonia, revoked driver’s license. JUNE 18: Danny Eugene Smith, 52, 2004 Redwood Circle, speeding. JUNE 18: Daniel Thomas Moore, 26, Gastonia, revoked driver’s license. JUNE 18: Michael Patton Bost, 30, Shelby, expired tag, no current vehicle inspection. INCIDENTS JUNE 13: A resident of E. Ridge Street reported trespassing and larceny of a motorized Kids Ridable Toy valued at $250 and a bicycle valued at $35. JUNE 13: A resident of Fourth Street reported a break-in. JUNE 14: A resident of Cambridge Oak Apartments reported theft of a $100 Magic bullet blender. JUNE 14: A resident of W. Gold Street reported a break-in. JUNE 14: A resident of W. King Street reported that three tires on his vehicle were damaged by someone stabbing them with a sharp object. JUNE 14: A resident of N. Dilling Street reported that someone damaged the back window, side mirrors and front windshield of his 2004 Ford. JUNE 14: A resident of Mauney Avenue reported damage to two-ton air conditioner unit. JUNE 14: Dollar General, 1103 Shelby Road, reported theft of a Boost mobile phone. JUNE 15: A resident of Gastonia reported theft of a $200 white porcelain box from Floyd Street. JUNE 12: Officer M.D. Butler said that Myron Arthur McCarty, New Hope, MN., operating a 2014 Toyota, backed into a parked 2013 Ford owned by Donny Merritt, Bladenboro, NC, in the parking lot of Quality Inn. Property damage was minor. WRECKS: JUNE 12: Officer Chi Ming Lai said that Sarah Thornley, Spartanburg, SC, operating a 2017 Honda, struck a 2017 Toyota operated by Rickie Rider, Gillsville, GA. The accident happened on I-85 South. Property damage was estimated at $10,000. JUNE 12: Officer Marquis Shon Macopson said that both drivers – Crystal McClain, 6016 Mahogany Lane Apt. 12, operating a 2007 Toyota, and Rusty Lee Burgess, Blacksburg, SC, operating a 2009 BMW, were both attempting to make turns onto Pennington Place from riverhillmonuments.com
Northwoods Drive and collided. Property damage was minor. JUNE 13: Officer Marquis Shon Macopson said that Jaylen Keyshon Jackson, 201 Thornburg Drive, was attempting a lane change and struck a 2015 Ram operated by Ralph Camp of Shelby. The accident happened on Shelby Road where Jackson also crashed into the median and took out a road sign. He checked on the occupants of the Camp vehicle and left the scene. Macopson cited Jackson for leaving the scene of an accident. Property damage was estimated at $1,000 to each car and $500 to a road sign. JUNE 13: Officer Jonathan Price said a hit and run driver struck a parked 1998 Chevrolet owned by Jody Aldridge of Lowell. The vehicle was parked on Bennett Drive. A reportedly white SUV struck two garbage cans, traveling through the lawn at 6 Bennett Drive and sideswiping a tree. Property damage to the vehicle was estimated at $1500. JUNE 14: Officer M. J. Howard said that Darien Parker, 811 Margrace Road, was backing his 2003 Mitsubishi from a parking space at 1011 Shelby Road and bumped the rear left bumper of a 1999 dodge operated by Markam Edward Trimble of Bessemer City. Property damage was slight. June 14: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Marcus Cavazos, 218 Waco Road, operating a 1999 Chevrolet, rear-ended a 2012 Chevrolet operated by Timothy Bachelder, Bessemer City. The accident happened on York Road when Cavazos was stopped for traffic. Cavazos was issued a ticket. Property damage was estimated at $2500. JUNE 15: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Brian Lowe, 1 25 Mountain Side Dr., operating a 1999 Dodge, struck a telephone pole on Waco Road. Property damage was estimated at $7,000. JUNE 17: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Selma Epps McClain, 404 Gold Creek Trl. Apt. 202, was driving a 2015 and turning onto Owens Street from NC Highway 161 and struck a 2007 Kia operated by Tabatha Johnson of Clover, SC which had stopped at the intersection of Highway 161. Property damage was estimated at $10,000. Family Owned & Operated Since 1957
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ARRESTS JUNE 13: Mary Lynn Hooper, 34, Chesterfield Apt. 19, second degree trespass, $2500 secured bond. JUNE 14: Theron Travis Wingate, 42, Stanley, NC, parole violation, no bond. JUNE 16: Fredrick Wilson, 62, 529 Belvedere Circle, driving while license revoked, no valid driver’s license. JUNE 18: Brandon Steele Hart, 32, Kings Mountain, three counts possession drug paraphernalia, one count simple possession marijuana, DWI, $16,500 secured bond. He was also arrested for orders of arrests for driving left of center, reckless driving, possession of methamphetamine. JUNE 18: A 17-yearold male was charged with second degree trespass and given a criminal summons.
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Mauney Library’s Summer Reading Program Kick-off Mauney Library’s Summer Reading is underway in Kings Mountain and numerous programs and activities are planned. The Library kicked off its summer reading program last week at Central United Methodist Church with “Pinocchio” and other special events for young children, teens, and adults. These photographs depict some of the activities.
SAMAYA JARRETT talks to the crowd at the kickoff to summer reading at Mauney Memorial Library. She made remarks before the appearance of Pinocchio. Photos by EMILY BELL of EMILY BELL PHOTOGRAPHY
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SUMMER READING KICK-Off - The summer reading program was kicked off last week at Mauney Memorial Library. From left, front row, Tyra Silaphet, Amber Belcher, Samaya Jarret, Director Sharon Stack, Jordanne Briggs, and Alissa Bouthaung. Back row, from left, Eric Leinweber, Rexen Venevongsoth, Kaitlen Venevongsoth, Ariana Phouangkeo, Janki Patel, Sierra Morrison and Bailey Bolton. Briggs and Jarret are summer workers at the library. Other young people pictured are volunteers. Photo by MAYOR SCOTT NEISLER
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YOURS, OURS, OTHERS
I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life. –Abraham Lincoln
Every day is a gift 1780 hospital was our house during the Battle of Kings Mountain and never a guarantee! Folklore tells us that our family home was once a tworoom log cabin and a makeshift hospital where the wounded were brought from the battlefields at the Lib Stewart 1780 Battle of Kings Managing Editor Mountain. The house is the oldest in Cleveland County and is pictured on the wall at the former Plonk Brothers Department Store in downtown Kings Mountain, on the same block as Joy Theatre, where actors and actresses will bring the story of the Revolutionary War Battle of Kings Mountain to the stage with opening night on Friday. Our Dad inherited the former Wells Cabin from his parents, John Anderson and Russia Adelaide Hambright Stewart, and covered the logs with sheetrock
so that his five children would be warm in the winter. Our Mom spent hours making the house a home for us, cleaning and painting, and when Dad was away from his job at Margrace Mill he and the late Em Childers added a couple rooms. Building a fire in the old fireplace was not a good idea because the old chimney could catch fire, we were told that some of the occupants of the house did use the fireplace. But that must have been years before we moved in. As kids we tried to investigate the house, which has a top floor. We were told it was as large as the living room downstairs. There was no stairway, so we found out how to climb to it with a ladder from the outside but Daddy quickly closed it up. We also used to walk or ride from our house to the
battleground and Kings Mountain National Military Park. The road is now closed. The house needs restoring but unfortunately it would take big bucks to do it. Other families in town have ancestors who fought in the Battle of Kings Mountain and have plenty of stories to tell. Everyone should support the Kings Mountain Little Theatre and attend a ‘Liberty Mountain’ performance. It’s a powerful Revolutionary War drama of the Battle of Kings Mountain that changed the course of the American Revolution and penned by renowned author and playwright Robert (Bob) Inman. When I see those families I think about what it would have been like living in our house and seeing the wounded come in for treatment.
Pieces of Kings Mountain History I grew-up on the north side of Kings Mountain near the Pauline Store. Major Loftin and I LORETTA spoke a few COZART months ago, after I wrote a few articles about the neighborhood. He mentioned a fire at the corner of Gantt and Walker Streets, but I had never heard of it. So, I did some research in the Herald archives and found that a fire / homicide had occurred in 1939 at 200 Walker St. That would have been the property of Estelle and Lee Miller (in the 1970’s) just across and up the street from the Pauline Store. An ad that ran in the Herald on May 26, 1938 described the new store to potential shoppers for their grand opening, “The store is conveniently located on 200 Walker Street, opposite the Pauline Mills, in the former Moore and RC Gantt Building. Everything is arranged
for your convenience. Open displays. Low shelves. Will be glad to have you pay this store a visit, and enjoy low prices that will be before your eyes. Community Store, 200 Walker Street, B. A. Smith, Jr. Prop.” Ben A. Smith Jr. opened a store located there on May 26, 1938. Less than a year later, the store burned. The fire began after 2 am on April 16, 1939 and the Fire Department responded shortly thereafter. The heat was so intense it charred the siding of the house next door. After sunrise the next day, they discovered the body of William H. Blanton in the smoldering ashes. He was identified only by his Marine belt buckle. It was alleged that Blanton set the fire for Smith who had left the night before for a vacation in Charleston. Before leaving town, Smith took home a radio and his account books for the business, which he normally didn’t do. This action brought suspicion
upon him. The May 4th, 1939 Herald reported, “At the hearing Clyde Murphy, brother-in-law to B.A. Smith, Jr. and half-brother to Mr. Blanton who was burned, testified that on Saturday night preceding the fire at 4 a.m. he saw Blanton take two large cans into the store, that he heard Blanton and Smith talking about a fuse, and that he heard Blanton and Smith in the store building after closing time Saturday night. He also said Mr. Blanton gave him too many groceries for the money he had paid.” John Jones, Kings Mountain policeman, testified he had seen Blanton and Smith at the back of the store around 9 pm. In July 1939, Judge William H. Bobbitt threw out one of the indictments against Smith on a technicality. On August 3, 1939, Smith was served with a second warrant by J.A. Burns for “conspiracy to arson.” He was tried in the
Looking back (Looking back from the Thursday, June 18, 1984 edition of The Kings Mountain Herald) Cost-saving measures brighten the city budget picture. A new garbage transfer station under construction on N. Piedmont Avenue will save the city thousands of dollars, said city manager George Wood during a budget presentation Tuesday night. Kings Mountain Woman’s Club and Kings Moun-
tain Little Theatre will bring dinner theater to Kings Mountain on July 18 at Kings Mountain Woman’s Club. The cast of “Steel Magnolias” directed by Jim Champion will return for a one night performance. Little Theatre President Jeff Grigg said 80 tickets will be sold at cost of $15 each and includes dinner and the evening performance. Mayor Scott Neisler administered the oath of office to new Kings Mountain patrolman Lisa Capps
of Grover in a ceremony at city hall. Capps graduated from Crest High School and completed rookie school at Isothermal College. Parents of Kings Mountain debutantes hosted a sock hop for 30 of the season’s debutantes and their escorts at the Kings Mountain Depot Center Thursday. The KM debs are Emily Campbell, Kimberly Hoyle, Jenny Summery, Holly Harmon and Genora Taylor.
October term of Superior court in Shelby. He was brought up on charges for the death of Mr. Blanton and it went to Cleveland County Superior Court. But, in November 9, 1939, the case was thrown out for insufficient evidence. While we may never know what really happened that night, we do know that a life was lost and that families’ lives were changed forever. Major Loftin shared lots of information about the neighborhood form the 1930’s, when he stayed there with his grandparents. It was a busy, bustling time. I enjoyed his stories and have come to appreciate that we all have our own memories of a place in time that make our experience truly “our own”. Loretta Cozart is a member of the Col. Frederick Hambright DAR Chapter. lhcozart@cccom.com 704-241-2218. “History is all around you, if you only take a moment to look for it.”
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Letter To Editor To the editor: Cleveland County government has become increasingly concerned with the reckless and false allegations made during the past week specific to the Cleveland County Health Department and the Foothills Public Shooting Complex of Cleveland County. Doretha Wyant, Director of public Health, made the following statement regarding the allegations. “Animal Control exists to provide for the protection and humane treatment of animals through enforcement, education and prevention. We would never permit animals to be used as target practice by anyone. This is animal cruelty. We enforce these laws and would arrest and assist in the prosecution of any individual who violated it to the fullest extent of the law.” Similarly, Lt. Ron Newcomb, Range Master since the opening of the Shooting Complex, released
the following statement: During my time as Range Master of the Foothills Public Shooting Complex, no cats or any other animals have been shot or otherwise abused on range property.: Cleveland County urges its citizens to continue to utilize the services provided by Cleveland County Government. We respect all citizens and their first amendment right to share publicly their thoughts and opinions, however, Cleveland County government has to balance those citizen rights with its obligation to react when false and irresponsible allegations are made that have potential to erode public trust. If anyone has specific knowledge of animal cruelty in Cleveland County, please call 9980-4845200. KERRI MELTON Community Services Director Cleveland County
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Shrek the Sheep I read a post on Facebook w h e r e someone had referenced our relationship with Rev. Jill Rhinehart Jesus and Central United the life of Methodist Church a sheep named Shrek. I thought the author of the post made a very good point and analogy. Shrek was a New Zealand sheep who was able to elude being sheared for six years by hiding in a cave
when the ranch hands came to shear the sheep in the spring of each year. By the time Shrek was discovered, he was almost unrecognizable because his fleece had grown so thick and full. Shrek was finally shaved and set free from his massive fleece. His fleece weighed in at an astronomical 60 pounds. This was after the shearer still left Shrek a nice thick warm coat for the winter. For most sheep who are shaved once a year, their fleece will weigh less than 10 pounds. Shrek was car-
rying 6 times the weight most sheep carry. The fleece had become so thick and full it covered his eyes and most of his horns. He looked like a dirty fluff ball with small legs and a nose. When I first read this article I thought about how witty Shrek was to hide in a cave. Then I began to think about the weight Shrek began to bare every year he refused to be taken care of by his shepherd. The longer Shrek hid from his shepherd the heavier his fleece became, bringing with it a great amount of unnecessary burden.
I think this post stood out to me because I realized how often I too try to hide from Jesus when he shows up to help free me from the burdens of my own life. I say I trust Jesus yet I cling to my own insecurities and “what if’s” in life. Although I know all things are possible through Jesus Christ, our Lord, sometimes I realize how much I still allow fear to control my decisions and emotions. Like Shrek, I hide in a cave afraid of what could happen instead of coming into the “sonshine” of a merciful and
compassionate Christ and allowing Jesus to release me from the burdens that grow thicker and heavier each year. The author of Matthew wrote that Jesus said to his followers; “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) In order to allow Jesus to carry our heavy burdens we must be willing to step out of our caves and get found, just like Shrek the sheep. We must be willing to give those burdens to Jesus to carry and recognize our shepherd. We must be willing to accept the love God has for us and put our trust in God.
Like Shrek, we must allow Jesus to shear those heavy unwanted burdens of pain, suffering, and fear of the unknown from our soul, mind, and body so that we can become well and healthy again. It took only about 30 minutes for the shearer to shave Shrek. The fleece was then auctioned off in sections. The proceeds from selling Shrek’s fleece went to support a children’s cause. Not only did Shrek benefit from being discovered and sheared but many children were also helped from Shrek’s offering. It never ceases to amaze me how much God cares for all children.
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Church Service Directory First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143
Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000
First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072
Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714
First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266
Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516
Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011
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Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church 101 Benfield Rd. 704-740-7212
1022 Oak Grove Road • Kings Mountain KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171 Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church 830 E. King St. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917
Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471
Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477
Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697
Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310
Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015
David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555
Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152
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Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697
Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan
Church at Kings Mountain 108 E. Mountain St. (KM Women’s Club Bldg.) 704-739-1323
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CONSTRUCTION OF AMPHITHEATRE – City of Kings Mountain crews are pictured at work using bulldozers to thin out the woods to create an Amphitheatre at Patriots Park in Kings Mountain. Footing has been poured and clearing of site. Employees of the Public Works Department and Energy Department are among the group, above, working at the site. Employees work at the site on Fridays after their regular schedule is completed. Photos by MAYOR SCOTT NEISLER
STEAM TURBINE OFF LOADED – This 530,000 pound steam turbine, the last major component delivered to the Kings Mountain Energy Center, was off loaded last Monday at the NTE power plant site on Gage Road, off Dixon School Road.
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3 arrested, 5 wanted in ‘Spring Clean 3.0’ Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office annual drug round-up operation in the 13th week of “Spring Clean 3.0” continues with the following people being arrested: Tina Marie Benton, 37, 107 Wells Street, Kings Mountain, conspire to sell/ deliver methamphetamines, no bond. Eric Shawn Woods Smith, 53, 831 Long Branch Road, Grover, possession with intent to sell/deliver marijuana, no bond. Cynthia Farrell Carrigan, 41, 702 W. 2nd Ave., Gastonia, NC, possession with intent to sell/deliver Heroin, three counts; sell/deliver Heroin, three counts; possession with intent to sell/ deliver methamphetamine, three counts, sell/deliver methamphetamine, three counts, no bond. The following people have outstanding warrants but were not located this week.
H e a t h e r Grimes, 41, 917 Stonymead Drive, Kings Mountain, possession of methamphetamine. Miranda MiTINA BENTON ERIC SMITH CYNTHIA CARRIGAN HEATHER GRIMES chelle Strickland, 23, 2121 Blueprint Court, Crouse, NC, possession of methamphetamine. Sharon Smith McSwain, 49, 1504 Blackwood BOBBY St., Gastonia, SHARON MIRANDA ALLYSON HUNT McSWAIN STALLINGS possession with STRICKLAND marijuana. huge concern of mine and intent to sell/de“The Sheriff’s Office will those dealers who possess liver methamphetamine; sell/ continue to make drug invesguns during drug transaction deliver methamphetamine. Allyson Jenine Stall- tigations a high priority. Sta- will be a very high priority.” The Sheriff’s Office takes ings, 25, 3028 Hazel Drive, tistics have shown for years Shelby, trafficking, Opium that drug use leads to other complaints of drug sells very crimes in particular breaking seriously, Norman said, and or Heroin, four counts. Bobby Edwin Hunt, 46, and entering and larcenies he requests that anyone with 2396 Hilly Branch Road, where users have to steal to information on drug dealers Lumberton, NC, possession fund their habit,’’ said Sher- in their neighborhood conof methamphetamine, pos- iff Alan Norman. He added, tact the Vice/Narcotics Divisession of drug parapher- “The violence associated sion at 704-484-4987. nalia, simple possession with drug dealing is also a
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triot forces in the aftermath of the battle. Along with the full cast of ‘Liberty Mountain,’ Homesley visited the grave and battleground site. “I love to play this bad guy,’’ says Homesley who will shave his beard and has grown longer hair to depict the clean-shaven Ferguson. The first time he played the role Homesley had short hair and wore a wig. “I will be more comfortable,’’ says the 6 feet tall Homesley. Homesley says that set changes and neat visuals will be some audience favorites this year. “Our director has added a lot of different things to the roles and we think our audience will enjoy,’’ he said. Homesley, who is office manager at Foust Textiles in Kings Mountain, said he got interested in auditioning for
the role of Ferguson when drama officials came to Foust to get materials for costumes. Growing up in Pinehurst he had roles in school plays and jumped at the chance to play Ferguson in the drama. A 2009 graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, he taught school for a while and then decided to move to his family’s 130acre farm in the Mary’s Grove Community near Cherryville. His parents live in Virginia and he opened the farm house and farm and raises goats, chickens, and works several garden spots. He says, ‘’ It’s ideal for me and I love my job and the people at Foust I consider my extended family.” Homesley said the opportunity to work in the’ Liberty Mountain’ cast is one of the best experiences of his life.
are Friday, Saturday and Sunday for four consecutive weekends with the closing performance Sunday, July 16 at 3 p.m. Tickets for Liberty Mountain are available online at www. LibertyMountainDrama. com for performance dates beginning on Saturday, June 24. All tickets are assigned seating, so purchase early to get your preferred seat selection. Tickets are $20, plus tax and a small transaction fee. A group discount is available for a group of 10-19 and groups of 20 or more, can receive a deeper discount. Questions should be directed to jim@kmlt. org or call Jim Champion at 704-692-2897.
Performance dates are Friday, June 23, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 24, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 3 p.m.; Friday, June 30, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 1, 3 p.m. and 7: 30 p.m.; Sunday, July 2, 3 p.m.; Tuesday, July 4, 3 p.m.; Friday, July 7, 7: 30 p.m.; Saturday, July 8, 3 p.m. and 7: 30 p.m., Sunday, July 9, 3 p.m., Friday, July 14, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 15, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 16, 3 p.m. Liberty Mountain is produced by Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc., Patrick Yarns is presenting sponsor and also funded in part by a grant from the Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority.
From Page 1A Ferguson was an advocate of light infantry and the designer of the Ferguson rifle but he is best known for his service in the 1780 military campaign during the American Revolutionary War in the Carolinas. Ferguson is buried at the Kings Mountain battlefield site and Homesley says that all the rocks piled on his grave could be praise for his humanity and unwillingness to follow orders he considered barbaric and that in Scotland rocks are piled on graves to protect them but he said some will dispute this characterization The only regular British army officer participating on either side of the conflict, Ferguson’s body was desecrated by Pa-
DRAMA From Page 1A middle of the battles and family scenes and you will relive history as it happened on October 7, 1780. Numerous Kings Mountain area families have ancestors that fought in the Battle of Kings Mountain where neighbors (even brothers) fought against each other. It’s a dramatic history lesson that every member of the family can appreciate and enjoy every year. A special performance is planned at 3 p.m. on July 4th in collaboration with the City of Kings Mountain’s annual 4th of July festivities. Other performances
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Patrick BUDGETS From Page 1A Senior continues to grow as a destination location with vensuch as the Earl Scruggs Center hosts ues Center, Don Gibson TheLeGrand Center, and Teepa Snow atre, Foothills Public Shooting Complex and events like the American Legion World Seseries ries. The Patrick Senior Center will host a four-part Teepa Snow video series beginning Thursday, June 29 from 5: 30-7:30 p.m. and continuing on Thursday, July 27 from 5:307:30 p.m. Debbie Vaughan, Life Enrichment Community Outreach Coordinator, will be the facilitator for the informal, open forum discussion of the videos. These videos are designed to help families and professionals better understand how it feels to be living with the challenges and changes that accompany various forms of dementia. Refreshments will be served.
Lost Playwrights meet June 24 Lost Playwrights will meet Saturday, June 24, from 2-4 p.m. at Kapplan Auditorium, Henderson County Library, 301 N. Washington St., Hender-
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part of the play. “I actually get get to shoot somebody this, which is exciting,” he says with a laugh. Those who have observed Seth during the four years of the play’s production have watched a shy boy become a confident, talented young man. “Seth has matured so much as an actor,” says director Caleb Sigmon. “He’s really a key member of our theatre company. He’s talented and personable and a joy to work with.” “Liberty Mountain” is a family affair for Seth. His mother, Lydia Fulton, has been a hard-working volunteer since the beginning of the production in 2014, assisting in the costume shop with Katy Sigmon to craft the period clothing that adds crucial authenticity to the drama. And she’s a big supporter of her son’s budding career as an actor. Their work – and that of the other 40-plus members of the cast and crew – is about to come to fruition. Opening night is Friday, June 23, beginning a 17-performance run that ends July 16. For information and tickets, visit the “Liberty Mountain” website: www.libertymountaindrama.com and the play’s Facebook page.
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At 5 cents Cleveland County’s fire tax is lower than adjoining counties. This year’s budget includes a 3.75 cent tax increase for county fire service districts. The primary impact of this increase will be for all departments to provide paid personnel at their departments during weekdays when the vast majority of volunteers are away supporting families. County Manager Jeff Richardson said building inspection permit fees have not increased in the county since 2008. The budget includes a modified mode specific to solar farms and his recommendation was a $50 fee for residential and a $1,250 fee for commercial customers which was approved by the board. In his budget message, Richardson said that the county will continue to focus on economic development and the recruitment and retention of industry in Cleveland County. Included in this year’s budget is a continued $225,000 allocation for workforce development as well as $45,000 in grants for students to attend the Machining/Robotics programs at Cleveland Community College.
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4TH EVENTS From Page 1A where Isaac and his family lived is still standing, and Seth’s family gathers there for regular reunions. Working in theatre has been a personal journey for Seth. As a youngster, he says, he was painfully shy and rarely spoke to others. But karate lessons and the encouragement of a drama teacher began to draw him out. The turning point was a role in the play “Robin Hood” with his homeschool co-op group which, he says, “drew me out of my comfort zone.” It kindled a keen interest in stage work. “It’s helped me to work with others and come out of my shell.” Seth says. What does he like most about being an actor? “Portraying another person. I try to forget my own personality and become another character. It’s almost like Halloween.” Seth has been a member of the “Liberty Mountain” cast since the world premier in October, 2014, making him one of the veterans in this year’s production. In this fourth season, he’s a member of the ensemble, which means he fills several roles – a Cherokee Indian, a Patriot, and a Loyalist. He especially enjoys stage combat, which is an essential
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From Page 1A Experience. The evening’s festivities will conclude with the largest fireworks show between Charlotte and Asheville. Visitors are encouraged to take a blanket or folding chair to the field within the walking track at the park. Sponsors for the Revolutionary 4th Red, White & BOOM include the City of Kings Mountain, Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority, and AM 1450 WGNC Radio.
GIFT From Page 1A you look to the Bible and the very small and few nuggets of information promised about the other side. Other religions point to other books and understandings about the afterlife. One thing is for sure, death comes to all. Another thing for sure is going to church every Sunday and being an “A-plus” person with a deep sincere faith does not guarantee longevity. My wife and I joke about a relative of ours who lived to be 95. He was a character. He wasn’t a bad person. He was just a little “ornery”. I don’t think being “ornery” adds years to anybody’s life but sometimes it does seem like it works out that way. Although, I take it back, because a lady lives down the road from me and is 95 years young and she is almost like a saint to us. She lives clean, works hard, and is just a good, devout person of faith. The bottom line is there is no bottom line, except life is short and we all say “goodbye”, at least in this world. Young people, old people, and all people, leave life by disease, tragedy, and sometimes simply old age. My only point is we should make the best of today. Smell the roses. Hug people and do some good along the way. Every day is a gift and never a guarantee.
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Five and a half years after the American Revolution began on April 19, 1775 on a village green at Lexington, Massachusetts, and nearly a thousand miles away, another group of Patriot militiamen mustered in North Carolina to fight for liberty. The Overmountain Men of 1780 gathered from the hills and valleys of western North Carolina, including today’s northeast Tennessee, and from the Holston Valley of southwest Virginia. They marched 300 miles across rugged terrain and through bitter October weather to join forces with Patriots from the Yadkin Valley and Piedmont of North Carolina and from South Carolina and Georgia as well. And on the morning of October 7, they attacked a larger, better-trained force of Loyalists encamped on a low ridge called Kings Mountain. In a savage, one-hour battle, they destroyed the Loyalist force and turned the tide of the American Revolution. A year later, the British surrendered at Yorktown, effecctively ending the war and giving America its independence. Citizens of our area are justifiably proud of the legacy of our ancestors, the hardships they endured, and the lasting imprint our kin made in determining the outcome of the Revolutionary War, giving us the freedoms we enjoy today. The Joy Performance Center stage is again proud to host Liberty Mountain, written by renowned playwright Bob Inman and directed by Caleb Sigmon. This entertaining drama captures this moment of history, and brings it to life on stage. Our community needs to embrace this annual event, as it is OUR history, and we should be proud and promote this event.
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PATRICK YARNS - PRESENTING SPONSOR 2017 SPONSORS CORPORATE Choice USA Full Line Vending City of Kings Mountain*** Cleveland County** Dover Foundation** Foust Textile**** Harris Funeral Home** J.E. Herndon Company** Darrell L. Keller, CPA, PA*** Neisler Foundation** GENERALS C & C Heating & Cooling Dennis and Wanda Conner Dilling Heating & Cooling
PNC Bank*** Precision Machine Products, Inc. Sonitrol Security Services, Inc. Specialty Textiles, Inc. Teijin Aramid*** The Amos Agency LLC Tourism Development Authority of KM**** Watson Insurance Agency** OVER THE MOUNTAIN VOLUNTEERS Bridges True Value Hardware Douglas R. Harris Jewelers & Fine Wines**** Edward Jones – Jack & Pam Buchanan
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Please rally as our ancestors did in supporting this event and encourage others to join this list for the future success of Liberty Mountain, as if it were not for their generosity, this highly acclaimed event could not continue. This ad paid for by the Kings Mountain Little Theatre and friends of Liberty Mountain
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YMCA soccer champions and runners-up
The Kings Mountain Family YMCA held its soccer championships last week in the U-12 and U-9 divisions. In the U12 division the Wolverines (in gray uniforms) defeated the Hurricanes (in black uniforms) 2-1. In the U-9 division Team Robinette (in blue uniforms) defeated Team Davis (in yellow uniforms) 3-1.
Registration at KM YMCA Registration for summer sports is underway at the Kings Mountain Family YMCA. Registration for youth coed basketball ages 3-15 and girls volleyball ages 8-13 will end June 25. There will also be a girls volleyball camp for rising seventh, eighth and ninth graders on July 10-12, led by former KMHS coach Dianna Bridges and former
KMMS coach Twyla Robinson. Registration ends July 7. Registration for summer adult volleyball for ages 16-up will end June 30. For more information visit km.ygametime.com or http://clevecoymca.org/ Sports-at-Kings-Mountain. For anything else contact Sports Director Tanner Ross at (704) 669-3687 or tross@ clevecoymca.org Kings Mountain JV football team goes through summer workouts yesterday at John Gamble Stadium practice field.
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TOP ACCELERATOR READERS – Leo the Lion gives two thumbs up to Charlie Black, 4th grader 196.9 points, Karsyn Carswell, 2nd grader 135.4 points, and Dominic Davis, 3rd grade, 320.4 points at East Elementary School where the students were top readers for the 2016-17 school year. Photos by JULIE FORTNER
PRESIDENTIAL ACADEMIC AWARDS – These four students at East Elementary School received Presidential Academic awards for the school year 2016-17 by maintaining straight A average for the year. From left, Brooke Hamrick, Charlie Black, Taylor Roper, and Brooke Waseman with Leo, the East school Lion.
AWARDS FOR PERFECT ATTENDANCE – Taylor Roper, fourth grader, and Conner Black, third grader, didn’t miss a day of school during the 2016-17 school year. They received perfect attendance awards.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE – Braeden Morrissette, left, and Madison Roper, first graders, received perfect attendance awards for the school year 2016-17. The two students didn’t miss a day of school.
East Elementary School awards presented East Elementary School has presented four nine week’s awards to a number of students. Kindergarten-First Grade awards Kiwanis Terrific Kid Award: Apollo Setzer, Kacidee Scott, Brianna Baity, Avery Gann, Selina Stamp, Timothy Stamey, Carter Kelly, Landon Moore Principal Pal Homework Award: KINDERGARTEN: Devin Brown, Jackson Clemmer, Logan Ezzell, Jonathan Garcia-Diaz, Jesse James McBride, McKenzie McDonald, Kaylee O’Neal, Curtis Peters, Caelyn Raby, Kacidee Scott, Hunter Swink, Peyten Wood, Apollo Setzer, Alana Stigler, Avery Gann, Brian Abernethy, Brianna Baity, Caleb McAbee, Caydence Perry, Deanna Crawford, Mason McCurry, Rafeal Glenn, Ruthie Ware, Zyiah Johnson, Dallas Lance, Victoria Payne. FIRST GRADE: Victoria Abernethy, Iszabella Adair, Bently Barnes, Gavin Barrett, Dane Davis, Samya Evans,Jacob Garrett, Jazzmen Hale, Jah’Shawn Ingram, Kiley Martin, Lathan McCurry, Kendrah Moore, Braeden Morrissette, Lillian Pullen, Zonnique Roberson, Jesson Smith, Timothy Stamey, Selina Stamp, Eliza Cordle, Alayna Crawford, Bradley Cruzan, Sayuri Daniels, Aleigh Deal, Brayden Hosey, Camren Houser, Coraline Huntsinger, Carter Kelly, Landyn Mergott, Landon Moore, Alyssa Moss, Dominic Paysour, Madison Roper, Maddox Robinson, Nakadin Shelton, Armoni Smith, Jasmine Suarez, McKinzie Walker, Landon Willis. A Honor Roll: Dane Davis, Jazzmen Hale, Kiley Martin, Braeden Morrissette, Lilly Pullen, Timothy Stamey, Bradley Cruzan, Camren Houser, Coraline Huntsinger, Landon Moore, Dominic Paysour, Madison Roper, Jasmine Suarez, Landon Willis, Aleigha Deal, Maddox Robinson.
AB Honor Roll: Samya Evans, Jah’Shawn Ingram, Lathan McCurry, Kendrah Moore, Selina Stamp, Eliza Cordle, Alayna Crawford, Brayden Hosey, Landyn Mergott, Armoni Smith. Perfect Attendance for the 4th nine weeks: Kahmille Currence, Logan Ezzell, Curtis Peters, Caelyn Raby, Brian Abernethy, Caleb McAbee, Mason McCurry, Caydence Perry, Victoria Abernethy, Dane Davis, Jacob Garrett, Braeden Morrissette, Camren Houser, Carter Kelly, Landyn Mergott, Alyssa Moss, Madison Roper. Perfect Attendance during the 2016 – 2017 school year: Braeden Morrissette & Madison Roper Science Award: Hunter Swink, Zyiah Johnson, Gavin Barrett, Nakadin Shelton. Math Award: Kahmille Currence, Brianna Baity, Dane Davis, Camren Houser. Social Studies Award: Jackson Clemmer, Mason McCurry, Jesson Smith, McKenzie Walker. Reading Award: Alex Colbert, Alana Stigler, Braeden Morrissette, Madison Roper. Spelling Award: McKenzie McDonald, Dallas Lance, Zonnique Roberson, Alayna Crawford. Handwriting Award: Caelyn Raby, Ruthie Ware, Lilly Pullen, Eliza Cordle. Phonics Award: Peyten Wood, Caydence Perry, Bently Barnes, Dominic Paysour. Most Improved Award: Devin Brown, Brian Abernethy, Caleb McAbee, Izsabela Adair, Victoria Abernethy, Coraline Huntsinger, Landon Willis. PE Award: Alana Stigler, Mason McCurry, Alex Colbert, Kahmille Currence, Lathan McCurry, Lillian
Pullen, Bradley Cruzan, Sayuri Daniels. Art Award: Caelyn Raby, Jackson Clemmer, Mason McCurry, Deanna Crawford, Armoni Smith, Jasmine Suarez, Timothy Stamey, Lathan McCurry. Music Award: McKenzie McDonald, Brianna Baity, Selina Stamp, Maddox Robinson. 2,3, and 4th grades awards Kiwanis Terrific Kid Award: Cayleigh Blanton, Chesney Cutler, Lucas Howell, Alyssa Goode, Ian Hall, Jaida Bailey, Natalie Brown, Emarie Pressley, Justin Curry, Lucas Davis, Braxton Powell, Tamiyah Fordham, Camden Cobb, Taylor Roper, Kaitlyn Odems, Angelo Paysour, Chloe Hale, Aaron Plyler. Principal Pal Homework Award: Second Grade: Sophie Arrowood, Cayleigh Blanton, Chesney Cutler, Kayla Goode, Kaleb Heath, Cameron Henderson, Zi Hughes, Elijah Jones, Aiden McDonald, Kenna Myers, Lilly Parker, Eli Perry, Jazlyn Roseboro, Aliceson Simpson, Mario Wilson, Dee Colbert, Madisyn Clay, Emma Trinidad, Phoenix Calhoun, Karsyn Criswell, Nazire Davis, Alana Goode, Alyssa Goode, Christian Hill, Lucas Howell, Ariel Humphries, Ayven Ingram, Javarein Jackson, Layla Putnam, Daniel Ramsey, Joseph Rowland, Abbey Smith, Krystaline Strickland, Wyatt Wooten, Jaida Bailey, Ja’Mari Bess, Hunter Black, Jaiden Borders, Layla Breakfield, Daeshawn Camp, Curtis Campbell, Ian Hall, Shiloh Hemphill, Greysen Miller, Kevin Walker, Caleb Watts, Zariah Toms, Third grade: Ke’Ja Baker-Parker, Conner Black, Cody Bull, Natalie Brown, Parker Faircloth, Jordayn Gantt, Shyla Heath, Landyn Howell, Nathan Jackson,
Alona Noblett, Coley Peters, Emarie Pressley, Alex Suarez, Trayton Teal, Sophia Walls, Aaliyah Weathers, Sierra Abernathy, Abby Cody, Dominic Davis, Justin Curry, Lucas Davis, Gavin Floyd, Brayden Harvey, Jayden McDonald, Alley Powers, Anna-Reese Wooten, Alyssa Barrett, Thomas Phillips, Candice Barrett, Lillie Bolin, Phylicia Eubanks, McKenzie Foster, Gabriel Lubas, Kensen Martin, Karmen Rodgers, Aiden Smith. Fourth Grade: Logan Bailey, Charlie Black,
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EAST ELEMENTARY: Final 4-Weeks awards presented From Page 2B 2nd Grade: Sophie Arrowood, Kayla Goode, Zi Hughes, Lilly Parker, Elijah Perry, Phoenix Calhoun, Karsyn Criswell, Nazire Davis, Alyssa Goode, Layla Putnam, Krystaline Strickland, Hunter Black, Kaylee Clary, Jamariana Currence, Ian Hall, Kevin Walker, Caleb Watts, 3rd Grade: Conner Black, Shyla Heath, Nathan Jackson, Coley Peters, Emarie Pressley, Sierra Abernethy, Justin Curry, Dominic Davis, Cydnie McCurry, Jayden McDonald, Alex Stevens, Jayden Wingard, Gabriel Lubas, Sean McCurry, Thomas Phillips, 4th Grade: Charlie Black, Zachary Clary, Carter Pressley, Kendall Rayfield, Taylor Roper, Deziray Gantt, Savannah Lanier, Khamarr McSwain, Teddy Brooks, Lanadia Hillman, Wensdae Lowe, Kaniya McDonald, Hayden Mills, Myron O’Banner, Jada Simpson, Nydria Watkins. Perfect Attendance for the 2016-2017 year: Conner Black, Taylor Roper
Flag Raisers: First Semester: Abby Hord, K J Cruzan, Lilly Phillips Second Semester: Tamaria Johnson, Wensdae Lowe, Charlie Black A Honor Roll 2nd Graders: Madisyn Clay, Chesney Cutler, Kayla Goode, Elijah Perry, Jazlyn Roseboro, Karsyn Criswell, Alyssa Goode, Ariel Humphries, Layla Putnam, Krystaline Strickland, Ian Hall, Caleb Watts, 3rd Graders: Conner Black, Parker Faircloth, Coley Peters, Sophia Walls, Dominic Davis, Lucas Davis, Brayden Harvey, Anna-Reese Wooten, Phylicia Eubanks, Gabriel Lubas, Kensen Martin, Karmen Rodgers. 4th Graders: Brooke Waseman, Cory Brown, Brooke Hamrick, Chloe Hale. Presidential Education Award for Outstanding academic excellence: Brooke Waseman, Taylor Roper, Charlie Black, Chloe Hale, Brooke Hamrick, Cory Brown AB Honor Roll 2nd Graders: Cameron
Henderson, Elijah Jones, Aiden McDonald, Lilly Parker, Sophie Arrowood, Cayleigh Blanton, Kaleb Heath, Mario Wilson, Zi Hughes, Emma Trinidad, Nazire Davis, Alana Goode, Ayven Ingram, Javarein Jackson, Daniel Ramsey, Abbey Smith, Wyatt Wooten, Hunter Black, Ja’Mari Bess, Daeshawn Camp, Kaylee Clary, Greysen Miller, Kevin Walker. 3rd Graders: Ke’Ja Baker-Parker, Jordayn Gantt, Shyla Heath, Landyn Howell, Alona Noblett, Emarie Pressley, Trayton Teal, Aaliyah Weathers, Alyssa Barrett, Justin Curry, Kyle Kelly-Dilbeck, Lillie Bolin, Olivia Coplen, McKenzie Foster, Aiden Smith, Brandon Vance, Candice Barrett. 4th Graders: Kendall Rayfield, Camden Cobb, Charlie Black, Makhi Borders, Thomas Fair, Hayden Lawson, Sergio Suarez, Carter Pressley, Taylor Roper, Kinsley Scism, Tamaria Johnson, Jayson Rogers, Charles Colbert, David Creighton, Alex Hemphill, Ryan McMillan, Angelo Paysour, Tyler Russell, Kaitlyn Odems, Katelyn Rush, Layla Benton, Teddy
Brooks, Cheyenne Calhoun, Aaron Plyler, Wensdae Lowe, Kendall Stone, Courtney Sassaman, Kristian Tinsley, Nydria Watkins, Jada Simpson. 3rd graders who passed RTI in the past 9 weeks: Aaliyah Weathers, Jayden Wingard, Katelyn McDonald, Gavin Floyd, Lillie Bolin Art Award: Lilly Parker, Dee Colbert, Karsyn Criswell, Alana Goode, Jaida Bailey, Curtis Campbell, Anna Reese Wooten, Brayden Harvey, Nathan Jackson, Shyla Heath, Lillie Bolin, Sean McCurry, Zachary Clary, Taylor Roper, Kaitlyn Odems, Katelyn Rush, Jeremiah Brooks, Kendall Stone. Music Award: Sophia Arrowood, Ariel Humphries, Greysen Miller, Parker Faircloth, Alyssa Barrett, Layla Degree, Abigail Hord, Deziray Gantt, Jada Simpson. PE Award: Hunter Black, Jaida Bailey, Abigail Smith, Wyatt Wooten, Lilly Parker, Cameron Henderson, Keaton Hedgpeth, Landyn Howell, Gavin Floyd, Allie Powers, Brandon Vance, Phylicia
Eubanks, Camden Cobb, Kinsley Scism, Myron O’Banner, Jada Simpson, C J Burris, Kaitlyn Odems. Science Award: Sophie Arrowood, Noah Jones, Ja’Mari Bess, Keaton Hedgpeth, Cydnie McCurry, Thomas Phillips, Brooke Hamrick, Wensdae Lowe, Brooke Waseman. Math Award: Elijah Jones, Ariel Humphries, Kyra O’Banner, Conner Black, Anna-Reese Wooten, Gabriel Lubas, Charlie Black, Charles Colbert, Teddy Brooks. Social Studies Award: Aliceson Simpson, Ayven Ingram, Caleb Watts, Coley Peters, Dominic Davis, Taylor Wilson, K’Layjia Perry, Daquan Bess, Chloe Hale. Spelling Award: Kayla Goode, Joseph Rowland, Daeshawn Camp, Cody Bull, Bre Bull, Candice Barrett, Carter Pressley, David Creighton, Kendall Stone. Handwriting Award: Emma Trinidad, Alyssa Goode, Curtis Campbell, Ke’Ja Baker-Parker, Alex Stevens, Aiden Smith, Kinsley Scism, C J Burris, Nydria Watkins.
Most Improved Award: Kaleb Heath, Aliceson Simpson, Krystaline Strickland, Javarein Jackson, Kaylee Clary, Alex Suarez, Nathan Jackson, Jayden Wingard, Alyssa Barrett, Lillie Bolin, Sean McCurry, Makhi Borders, Kendall Rayfield, Pamela Cary-Fernandez, Jacob McMurry, Layla Benton, Cheyenne Calhoun. Reading Award: Madisyn Clay, Christian Hill, Jamariana Currence, Sophia Walls, Brayden Harvey, Laila Degree, Sergio Suarez, Gavin Cutler, Camron McCurry. Accelerated Reader Awards 200 point club Dominic Davis, Lucas Davis, Phylicia Eubanks, Charlie Black 300 Point club: Dominic Davis TOP AR READERS 2nd grader Karsyn Criswell 135.4 points 3rd grader Dominic Davis 320.4 points 4th grader Charlie Black 196.9 points
Area educators Award finalists Champion is Nine Kings Mountain area educators are finalists for awards honoring them in their profession as principal, teacher or assistant teacher in the Cleveland County Schools. Laura McGill, principal at Springmore Elementary School, is a finalist for 2017 Principal of the Year. Other finalists are: David Allen, Shelby High School; Titus
Hopper, Cleveland Early College High School and Mickey Morehead, Burns Middle School. Ashley Kerns, Bethware Elementary, Julie Hicks, Kings Mountain Intermediate and Annery Sosa of Washington Elementary are among finalists for Cleveland County Teacher of the Year. Other finalists are Jennenne Hunnell, Fall-
ston Elementary; Jennifer Swink, Graham Elementary, Christopher Dow, Jefferson Elementary, and Stephanie Parrish, Union Elementary. Andrea Yates, Bethware Elementary, Amy Lawson, Kings Mountain Intermediate, Phyllis Ramsey, Washington Elementary, Kimberly Navy, West Elementary, and Joanie Gregory, Kings Mountain High
School, are all finalists for Cleveland County School’s Teacher Assistants of the Year. Other finalists are Cassandra Sanders, James Love Elementary, Robin Davis, Shelby Intermediate, and Claudia Phillips, Cleveland Early College High School.
Kings Mountain JV football team goes through summer workouts yesterday at John Gamble Stadium practice field.
Career Tech Student of the Year Mark Hunter Champion is the 2016-2017 Bridges Hardware Career-Technical Student of the Year. Bridges Hardware has been a long-time supporter of the Career-Technical program at Kings Mountain High School. Tim Miller presented Hunter a scholarship during Senior Awards Night on June 1 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. Hunter completed two career clusters (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, and Architecture and Construction) while at KMHS to earn a Career-Technical Education concentration and is a member of the Cleveland County Schools Career and Technical Education Honor Society. Hunter’s CTE classes included Technology, Engineering & Design, Microsoft
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A first for Kings Mountain was the Pop Up Farmer’s Market at Gateway Trail on June 16. City officials said the market was a success. Children and their parents were at the Trail for a reading experience and joined in the fun.
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a technique called sgraffito – a way to decorate pottery by applying layers of color (underglazes) or colored slips to leather hard pottery and scratching off part of the layer to create patterns and texture and revealing the contrasting clay color underneath. The process is more labor intensive, but well worth the effort put in. Southern Arts Society is located in the old Southern Railway train depot and makes the perfect setting to show off the time-honored tradition of pottery hand made from earth and fire. The pottery fest will continue through July 21 on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 20 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free. The gift shop is also open.
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The “Earth and Fire” Pottery Fest returns to the Southern Arts Society in Kings Mountain Saturday, June 24, with a public reception from 6-8 p.m. Many of the potters will be in attendance and traditional folk ware pottery will be available along with contemporary artistic creations. The event is free and open to the public. Pieces in the show are for everyday use around the home – mugs, vases and platters and larger pieces for planters. Some of the pottery has a more “artsy” and whimsical feel. All the work is handmade, either thrown on the pottery wheel, made by the coil method, or formed by hand from a slab of clay. Several potters in the show are using
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PLAYGROUND DEDICATION Central United Methodist Church members dedicated a new playground last Wednesday evening. Children are pictured enjoying the new equipment. Church members and friends donated money for bricks with their names on them to decorate and fashion the new church addition.
KM Day Lily in bloom Van Sellers, who operates Iron Gate Gardens in Cherryville, introduces only a few new varieties of the Kings Mountain Day Lily each year. The Day Lily can be seen in Kings Mountain in the planters at the Kings Mountain Post Office and is used in beautiful arrangements by garden clubs which multiply the plants. First Presbyterian Church decorated its altar with the day lilies last Sunday. Mayor Scott Neisler visited the Iron Gate Gardens in 1977 and learned that Sellers had propagated the day lily, a very large flower with ruffles on the edges. He bought the plants. Local artist Shirley Brutko has painted the day lily on notecards which are available in gift shops in Kings Mountain.
(Ed. Note – The recipes in today’s cooking column come from “The Good Neighbor Cookbook,’’ published by the American Red Cross, Cleveland County Chapter.)
The Kings Mountain Day Lily makes a beautiful arrangement in a church sanctuary. It is pictured here at First Presbyterian Church.
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LEGALS CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING, MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2017 5:30 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING - TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 - 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL CASE NO. Z-1-3-17 Timothy Price is requesting to rezone property located at 200 Ganley Street, from Residential (R-10) to Residential 8 (R-8). This property may also be identified as
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STRAWBERRY SALAD Vergie Helms 6 oz. pkg. strawberry jello 20 oz. can crushed pineapple 2 cups buttermilk Cool Whip Dissolve jello in pineapple in a saucepan over low heat. Let cool. Add buttermilk, fold in whipped cream topping. Congeal. Decorate each serving with a strawberry on top. MACARONI SALAD Thelma McVea ½ cup uncooked macaroni 1 small can garden peas, drained 1 small onion, chopped Mayonnaise for mixing 2 cooked carrots, diced ½ small green pepper, chopped 2 hard cooked eggs, diced Cook macaroni, drain and cool. Mix lightly with other ingredients. CHICKEN SALAD Johnnie Mae Ware 4 cups chopped cooked chicken 2 cups thinly sliced celery 2 Tbsp. minced onion ¾ cup mayonnaise ½ cup whipping cream 1 Tbsp. lemon juice ½ tsp. salt
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Swim safely and enjoy the water Cleveland County Emergency Medical Services reminds that swimming is a great recreational sport but it’s important to be safe when you’re in the water and give these tips for being safe. Always swim with a buddy. Swim only in areas that have a lifeguard. Stay out of the water when you are very tired, very cold or overheated. Follow all swimming rules posted at the swimming area. Obey the lifeguard’s instruction. Avoid swimming at
night in unlighted areas. Don’t chew gum or eat while swimming, you could choke. Do not push, shove, or run near the water, horseplay can be dangerous. Get out of the water if you see lightning or hear thunder. Swim a safe distance away from diving boards and slides. Never swim under them. Never swim near a dam or boat ramp. Avoid swimming in river currents. Don’t let anyone pressure you into a dangerous stunt.
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Mauney Library’s Summer Reading Program Kick-off From Page 3A
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STORYWALK CREW listens for instructions.
Construction Foreman Judy Ford gets her crew ready to work on the KM Gateway Trail storywalk
Storytime children learning about kindness
Working on the construction site
Mayor Scott Neisler encourages the children to read this summer
North Elementary Awards winners
NORTH SCHOOL TERRIFIC KIDS – Pictured at North Elementary School Terrific Kids who received the awards at the end-of-school ceremonies. Photos by MARK BLANTON
SCIENCE AWARDS – Pictured are North Elementary School Science award winners who received their honors at end-of-school exercises.
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Carolina Brotherhood brings benefit bike ride to KM Twenty-eight firefighters and police officers come together every year on a benefit bicycle ride to provide support, both financially and emotionally, to those families who lost loved ones serving in the line of duty in the Carolinas. Last Wednesday the bike riders stopped in Kings Mountain enroute to Smithfield and later to Beaufort, SC on June 17 where they ended a 625-mile run. This year the riders and the 20-person support staff raised over $30,000 to support the families of the fallen. The 28 riders who visited Kings Mountain are all firefighters and police officers. They were here for a rest stop and to refuel at the Kings Mountain Fire Department. The 2017 honorees: Deputy D. Daniels, Marlboro County Sheriff’s Of-
fice, Officer G. Alia, Forest Acres Police Department; Firefighter T. Weston, Columbia Fire Department; Officer S. Case, Columbia Police Department; Batt. Chief M. Gaskins, Santee Circle Fire Department; Insp. R. Bowling, N.C. Department of Vehicles; Firefighter A. Pierce, Badin Lake Fire Department; Sgt. K. Stanton Sr., Sandy Springs Fire Department; Capt. J. A. ‘’Truck’’ Hicks, NCANG Fire Department; Firefighter Sid Winer, No. 7 Township Fire Rescue Chief J.D. Robinson, Brass own Fire Department; Lt.’’ Cowboy’’ Phillips, Locke Township Fire Department; Lt. C. Daniels, Pine Level Fire Department; K-9 Hyco, Anderson County Sheriff’s Office; K-9 Blue, Georgetown County Sheriff’s Department, and K-9 Mako, Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department.
CAROLINA BROTHERHOOD of Bike Riders stopped in Kings Mountain last Wednesday and talked to firemen at Kings Mountain Fire Department. Firemen and policemen in the group ride for all firefighters and police officers in the line of duty. PHOTOS BY MAYOR SCOTT NEISLER
McHenry wins Clean Energy Award Don’t leave kids in cars, leader on clean energy Conservatives for issues, said Mark FlemClean Energy has ing, President and CEO named U.S. Rep. Patof Conservatives for rick McHenry its newest Clean Energy. “Clean Energy Cham“For more than a pion” for his federal decade, Congressman leadership in helping to McHenry has champave the way for rapid pioned an approach to growth in the clean enenergy issues that inergy business sector. cludes renewables and The award is a reflecenergy efficiency,” said tion of McHenry’s role Fleming, who noted in extending the Federal that McHenry’s efforts Renewable Energy Tax receive support from Credit and of his supcitizens and businesses port for projects such alike. “Renewable enas the Apple solar array in Catawba County. Be- CLEAN ENERGY AWARD – 10th District US ergy will not be put cause of his efforts and Congressman Patrick McHenry, left, re- back in the barn. Across those of other respected ceives the Clean Energy Award from Mark the political spectrum, federal and state poli- Fleming, President and Chief Executive Americans support purcymakers on both sides Officer of Conservatives for Clean Energy. suing energy alternatives, and increasingly, of the aisle, renewable corporations have added energy continues to provide new jobs, drive economic development energy efficiency or sustainability goals to and create steady revenue for all 100 North their business models.” From solar to wind, from biogas to energy Carolina counties. “Clean energy sources are a vital part of efficiency and battery storage, North Carolina America's diverse energy portfolio. It's good boasts an extremely diverse energy economy. to see the growth of clean energy jobs and fa- With more than 34,000 FTE equivalent jobs cilities in western North Carolina and nation- and $6.4 billion in annual revenue and growwide," McHenry said. “Conservatives should ing, North Carolinians are reaping the benefits be leading the conversation on innovation, of clean energy. As they do, continued busitechnology, and opportunities for a more ro- ness and energy-friendly policies at the federal bust energy market. It is an honor to accept this and state level will play a vital role in attracting award from Conservatives for Clean Energy.” investors, business development and driving McHenry has long been a congressional sustained growth.
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Safe Kids USA reminds RALEIGH — During this heat wave, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and Safe Kids North Carolina are reminding people of the dangers of leaving children in cars. According to Safe Kids USA, 11 children have died of heatstroke in vehicles so far in 2017 and three children died in North Carolina in 2016. “Never leave a child alone in a car, even for a short amount of time. And if you see a child alone in a vehicle, call 911 immediately,” said Causey, state chair of Safe Kids North Carolina. “One child’s death is one too many, so I’m asking all parents and caregivers to take a few simple steps to prevent an avoidable tragedy.” The danger of vehicular hyperthermia in children in North Carolina spreads from February through
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November due to the subtropical climate. Hyperthermia can occur even on days with mild 70-degree temperatures. The temperature in a closed vehicle can reach over 180 degrees (www.noheatstroke.org) and rise about 20 degrees in 10 minutes and nearly 30 degrees in 20 minutes. Cracking a window has little effect. Parents and caregivers can cut down on the number of hyperthermia deaths and near misses by remembering to ACT: A: Avoid heatstroke-related injury and death by never leaving your child alone in a car, not even for a minute. Make sure to keep your car locked when you’re not in it so kids don’t get in on their own. C: Create reminders by putting something in the back of your car next to
your child that you need at your final destination, such as a briefcase, a purse or a cell phone. This is especially important if you’re not following your normal routine. Many child heat stroke deaths occur because parents and caregivers become distracted and exit their vehicle without their child. T: Take action. If you see a child alone in a car, call 911. Emergency personnel want you to call. They are trained to respond to these situations. One call could save a life. Safe Kids North Carolina reaches out to parents, caregivers and children in 71 counties served by 46 coalitions across the state. For more safety tips and information about Safe Kids North Carolina, visit www.ncsafekids.org.
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North School Color Run
BIG COLOR RUN AT NORTH SCHOOL – Students broke up into grade levels June 7 and ran the course at North Elementary School while being dusted with color. Photos by ANNA HUGHES