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By 6-1 Kings Mountain city council approved the $45.5 million 2016-17 city budget after public hearing Thursday night. Councilman Curtis Pressley cast the dissenting vote, saying there were several items that needed more discussion. Voting in favor of the final budget were Mayor pro tem Mike Butler and
Councilmen Howard Shipp, Tommy Hawkins, Rodney Gordon, Jay Rhodes and Keith Miller. Mayor Scott Neisler only votes in event of a tie. There was one major change in the original proposed budget by City Manager Marilyn Sellers. She cut the original proposed cemetery fees for outside-city residents from $3,000 to $2,000 for lots and from $3,000 to $1500 See BUDGET, Page 8
Fundraiser Saturday for Aaron Evans A fundraiser for 14-yearold Aaron Evans will be held Saturday, June 25, at Oak Grove Baptist Church fellowship hall. Hotdogs and hamburgers will all the trimmings will be available for a $6
Liberty Mountain'' returns to the Joy Performance Theatre Friday night for a four-weekend run and its third season. A 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. Beginning Saturday, June 25, you can get free $10 discount tickets, courtesy of the City of Kings Mountain, and 3,000 tickets are available free as long as they last. Caleb Sigmon, director, and Bob Inman, playwright, predict this season will be the best ever. New scenes, new music,
donation from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. You don't have to have a ticket but tickets may be purchased from members of the church or call 704-7394833. Young Evans is fighting grade 3 Anaplastic Astrocytoma, a brain tumor, and all monies donated will be applied for medical expenses. Aaron is the son of Charlie and Jennifer Evans of Kings Mountain.
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The attack on an Orlando gay nightclub was the deadliest mass shooting in American history and the worst strike on US soil since 9/11 with 49 lives lost and many injured. Former Kings Mountain resident Dr. Joel J. Santora, a KMHS graduate of 2003, was working the night shift at Orlando Health in Orlando, Florida, a block from where the tragedy happened and where many of the injured were treated.
JOEL SANTORA The Orlando family moved to Kings Mountain in 1997 and Joel was president of the KMHS National Honor
Society and was a member of the high school soccer, swimming and golf teams. He attended Medical School at the American University of the Caribbean, completed Internal Medicine Residency at Orlando Health, completed a Critical Care Fellowship at Orlando Health and is currently a Critical Care Physician at Orlando Health in Orlando, Florida. He and his wife, Hailey, are expecting their first child, Ella Marie Santora, in September. Joel's parents, Marsha and Joe Santora, recently
moved from Kings Mountain to Cocoa, Florida. His sister, Michelle, and nephew, Lucas, live in Grover and his aunt and uncle, Angie and Jeff Payne, live in Shelby. Dr. Santora shares for Herald readers his experiences” “A Night In June – We only have each other.” by JOEL SANTORA Critical Care Physician Orlando, Florida Special to The Herald
My evening started like any other evening shift at ORMC on the critical care medicine service. We get a See NIGHT IN JUNE, Page 9
Music is healing talent for KM artist Libby Spires Kings Mountain song writer and music publisher Libby Spires calls her ministry of helping artists “reach their full potential” a healing talent. A two-time cancer survivor, Spires, 68, is sponsoring a benefit for the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry Saturday with dinner catered by Love's Fish Box at 6 p.m. at Masonic Hall and music by Crimson Rose from 7-9 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available at Chloe's Boutique, 309 S. Battleground Avenue. The Crimson Rose Band is a six-piece variety band from Kings Mountain that plays country classic, beach
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■ OBITUARIES
KINGS MOUNTAIN Evelyn Lucille Champion, 85, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the Gastonia Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was the daughter of the late Fred Henry Champion and Lalar Mae Bradley Champion. She was preceded in death by two brothers: Robert James Champion and Earnest Eugene Champion. She is survived by her sister and brother in law: Joy and John Cain of Kings Mountain, North Carolina; brother and sister in law: Perry Joedean and Phyllis Champion of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; sister in law: Carolyn Webb Champion (wife of the late Earnest Champion) of Madisonville, Kentucky. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Carothers Funeral Home Chapel, 2205 Williamsburg Drive, Gastonia, North Carolina with Reverend Dwight Huffman to officiate. Pallbearers are Darriel Brown, Shayne Cox, Billy Davidson, Danney Rebels, Nichlos Rebels and Eithen Rebels. Graveside and Committal will follow at Mountain Rest Cemetery, 111 South Dilling Street, Kings Mountain. The family received friends 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Carothers Funeral Home, Stateroom II. Those wishing to express words of sympathy and share fond memories, please visit Evelyn’s guestbook at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park is compassionately serving the Champion family.
Zach Sanders SHELBY – Zachary (Zack) Dillon Sanders, 12, died Friday, June 17, 2016. He was a student at Crest Middle School. The funeral service will be conducted Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 22, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home. Interment will be in Shelby’s Sunset Cemetery. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby is in charge of arrangements.
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LARGO, FLORIDA Marilyn Pauline Nauman, 77, passed away on June 16, 2016. She was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Eric and Pauline Nauman. Marilyn was a musician and began her musical talent at the age of 4, learning to play seven instruments throughout her life. She won many awards and medals early in her life and spent her life teaching music to others. She was a devoted Christian and spent her life sharing the gospel to others and the prayer of healing. She touched many throughout her life and her testimonies of healing brought many to believe in the power of prayer. She published a book about her life, Hope in the Storm, and shared with many to bring them hope that there is an everlasting life in following Jesus Christ. She loved animals and had many dogs and cats in her life. She leaves behind her husband and soulmate in life, Paul Gerlach, four children, Jeff Robbins, Anna Yon, William DeYoung, Gail and Tod Henderson, four grandchildren, Madeline, Dustin, Zach, Keegan, three stepchildren, Scott and Jennifer Gerlach, April and Dominic Hoy, Paul and Mickey Gerlach,Jr. and six stepgrandchildren. A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, ,June 18, 2016 at the Chapel in Ranchero Village in Largo, Florida. Donations may be made in Marilyn’s memory to Suncoast Hospice Center at www.suncoasthospice.org
Delores L. Anderson KINGS MOUNTAIN – Delores Lockridge Anderson, 59, died June 16, 2016 at Carolinas Healthcare System, Cleveland. The funeral service was conducted Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home. The family received visitors from 2:30-3:30 p.m. before the funeral service at the funeral home. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.
David Wayne Hamrick SHELBY – David Wayne Hamrick, 40, died Friday, June 17, 2016 at Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge in Morganton. He was employed as a nurse at Broughton Hospital. The funeral service was conducted Monday, June 20, 2016 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel in Shelby, interment following in Cleveland Memorial Park. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby was in charge of arrangements.
KINGS MOUNTAIN Janet Bolin Walker, 67, of Kings Mountain, passed away on June 13, 2016 at home. She was born on May 9, 1949 in Cleveland County, to Ruby Ware Bolin, and the late Glenn Ezell Bolin, Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Kevin Walker; brother, Glenn Ezell Bolin, Jr. In addition to her mother, Janet is survived by her daughter, Amanda Walker; sons, Bo Walker and wife Shea, Robbie Walker; grandchildren, Kevin Walker, Abigail Walker, Eleanor Walker Her funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Sisk-Butler Funeral & Cremation Services, Bessemer City, with Rev. Tim Spencer officiating. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. The family received friends from one hour prior to the service Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Sisk-Butler Funeral & Cremation Services, Bessemer City. Sisk-Butler Funeral & Cremation Services, Bessemer City, was in charge of arrangements.
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Hot Air balloon enthusiast KINGS MOUNTAIN - James Patrick Falls, 69, resident of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away June 19, 2016 at his home. He was born in Mecklenburg County, NC to the late Jonah Butler Falls and Ethel Hord Falls. Mr. Falls formerly worked as a mechanic and was a Hot Air Balloon Enthusiast. He enjoyed his time with other Hot Air Enthusiast and considered them family. Surviving are his daughters, Libby Ford Carpenter and Audrey Ford Newman; two grandchildren: Elizabeth Carpenter and Wyatt Newman; and his former wife Brenda Ford. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 6 p.m. at Family Farm on Mountain Crest Drive, Kings Mountain. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements. Linebergers • Linebergers
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SHELBY – Cliff Ann Lewis, 71, died Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Carolinas Continued Care in Kings Mountain. The memorial service was conducted Monday, June 20. 2016 at4 p.m. at Lafayette Street United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends after the service. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby was in charge of arrangements.
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ARRESTS JUNE 13: Brianca Parrott, 24, 1000-A First St., 181 Crown Court, driving while license revoked, no bond, order for arrest. She was also cited for child seat belt violation. JUNE 13: Brian Chase Lowe, 25, 132 Mountainside Dr., injury to property, possession of marijuana, child abuse, $8,000 secured bond. JUNE 14: Johnny Franklin Ferrell Jr., 33, DWI, driving while license revoked, $1000 secured bond. JUNE 15: Kayla Terrell Roberts Ash, 20, 211 N. Dilling St., cyberstalking, damage to personal property, $1000 secured bond. JUNE 16: Troy Wayne Collins, 41, 400 Walnut St., probation violation, $30,000 secured bond. JUNE 16: April Dawn Teal, 29, 115-10 Ferguson Dr., carrying concealed weapon, resisting public official, simple possession Schedule IV ( Xnax), possession marijuana and possession drug paraphernalia, $10,000 secured bond. JUNE 17: Boyd Nicholas Houser, 20, 803 First St., DWI, driving while license revoked, no financial responsibility for vehicle, $2500 secured bond. JUNE 19: James Wilson McDaniel, 34, Gastonia, larceny, second degree trespassing, $5,000 secured bond. JUNE 19: Jesse Sigler, 25, Charlotte, order for arrest, $50 secured bond. CITATIONS JUNE 7: Ian Christopher Minder, 20, Shelby, speeding. JUNE 7: Tanya Clarissa Wrighton, 32, Gastonia, no child seat belt. JUNE 14: Amanda Marie Kemp, 36, Gastonia, no vehicle inspection, revoked license, failure to apply to Department of Motor Vehicles for title. JUNE 14: Amber Nichole Lingerfeldt, 23, 2254 County Line Road, speeding, expired tag. JUNE 15: Cristina Manocchia Brice, 47, Bessemer City, speeding. JUNE 16: Julius Keith Pagan, 46, 209 Waco Road, safe movement violation, no vehicle insurance, no vehicle registration. JUNE 16: Anjericca Samone Crank, 23, 302 Ebenezer Road, failing to maintain lane control within a single lane. JUNE 17: Felipe Serrano Lara, 38, Lawndale, no operator's license. JUNE 17: Romero Tomas Fidel, 29, York, SC, no operator's license. JUNE 17: Grayling Travoy Elliott, 31, 1636 County Line Rd., expired tag. JUNE 17: Terry Eugene Connor, 48, 103 Horn Dr., no motorcycle license. JUNE 17: Lloyd Shane Derreberry, 46, 426 Fulton St., no liability insurance. JUNE 17: Tina Grigg Bolick, 47, Cherryville, revoked license. JUNE 17: Jonathan Wayne Drawdy, 32, Clover, SC, no seat belt. JUNE 17: Michael Jevan Kelly, 45, Shelby, no operator's license. JUNE 17: James William Littlejohn, 65, 518 N. Watterson St., no operator's license. JUNE 17: Betty Pryor Lattimore, 47, Shelby, ex-
pired tag. JUNE 17: Rakeem Rashawn McSwain, 35, Shelby, revoked license. JUNE 17: Tony Leon Jackson Jr., 26, Gastonia, no operator's license. JUNE 17: Kevin Dale Sherrill, 26, Shelby, expired tag. JUNE 18: Ryshawn Deonta Gardner, 23, Grover, carrying concealed weapon while off his premises. JUNE 18: William Edward Simmons, 20, York, SC, no seat belt, fictitious tag. JUNE 18: Jan Kelly Lane, 48, 801 Wildwood Dr., expired tag. JUNE 18: Jesus Jerson Contreras, 40, Ellenboro, no operator's license. JUNE 18: Ricardo Soto Nieto, 30, Shelby, no operator's license. JUNE 18: Meredith Evon Bell, 33, Charlotte, revoked license JUNE 18: Rosamond Tene Good, 32, 5075 Pennington Place, Apt. 30, speeding. JUNE 18: Carmela Oritz Antonio, 38, Hendersosnville, revoked license. JUNE 19: Jesse McCulloch Sigler, 24, Charlotte, faulty equipment, fictitious tag. JUNE 19: Travis Daniel Severance, 28, Gastonia, speeding, failure to sign registration card. JUNE 19: Cleveland Joshua Brown III, 27, 827 Mountain Crest Dr., safe movement violation. JUNE 19: Briana Monique Morris, 21, Shelby, giving false information to officer, no current vehicle inspection, revoked license, expired tag. JUNE 19: Terrance Jermaine Shelton, 39, Asheville, revoked license. INCIDENTS JUNE 13: A resident of Alpine Drive reported theft of automobile tag. JUNE 14: A resident of York, SC said that someone threw a rock damaging his Camper. JUNE 14: A resident of Phifer Road reported theft of 24 feet of copper piping. JUNE 15: A resident of Landing Street reported theft of a girls' bike valued at $150. JUNE 15: CVS Pharmacy, 1017 Shelby Road, reported that a customer altered a prescription and attempted to obtain a controlled substance. JUNE 16: Two residents of Chesterfield Court said their vehicles were damaged with paint. JUNE 17: A resident of Eastend Drive reported theft of a weedeater valued at $400. JUNE 17: A resident of West Gold Street reported theft of a RCA flat screen TV valued at $300 and a ASUS transformer book flip laptop valued at $450. JUNE 19: A resident of Mountaincrest Drive reported that the driver's side of his 2012 Chevy Malibu was damaged by someone prying open the door. Nothing was reported missing from the vehicle. WRECKS MAY 30: Officer M. J.
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Howard said that both Bryan Allan Brown, Pasadena, CA, operating a 1997 Nissan, and Thomas Thomas Christopher Rothrock, Greer, SC, operating a 2016 Chevrolet, were slowing for an accident on I-85 North and the Brown vehicle struck the Rothrock vehicle. Property damage was estimated at $3,000. MAY 30: Officer M. J. Howard said that Kristi Adkins, 314 Edel St., operating a 2008 Dodge, was exiting from I-85 N to NC 161 when a deer ran out in the roadway. Property damage to the vehicle was estimated at $3,000. MAY 30: JUNE 6: Officer Marquis Shon Macopson said that Angela Burris, 105 Lake Montonia Road, operating a 2001 Nissan, attempted to turn right from York Road onto Lake Montonia Road in the path of a 1997 Ford operated by Gregory Jackson of Clover, SC. Property damage was estimated at $1500. JUNE 6: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Anjerica Samone Crank, 302 Ebenezer Road, lost control of her 2006 Chrysler as she turned off King Street onto Battleground and hit a light pole owned by the City of Kings Mountain. Property damage was estimated at $5500. JUNE 7: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Aaron Lefler, Gastonia, operating a 2001 Saturn, rear-ended a 2004 Toyota operated by James Manly, Holly Springs. The accident happened at the stop sign at the bottom of the Off ramp from US 74 to Cleveland Avenue. Property damage was estimated at $2,000. JUNE 8: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that a parked 1995 Chevrolet owned by Don Brown of Bessemer City was struck by a hit and run driver in the parking lot of Food Lion on King Street. Property damage was minor. JUNE 15: Officer Chris Tate said that Tim Weaver, Rock Hill, SC, fell asleep at the wheel of his 2002 Lexus on Fairview Street and hit a telephone pole. Property damage was estimated at $5,000. JUNE 17: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Bradley Seaward, 929 Caroline Circle, operating a 2007 Toyota, was traveling west in the turning lane of US 74 Business near the intersection of Gaston Street. Brock O'Brien of Grover, operating a 1998 Ford, was making a left turn onto US 74 Business from a parking lot and struck the Toyota. O'Brien said he was waved out by another motorist and didn't see the Toyota. Property damage was estimated at $7,000. JUNE 17: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Suzanne Michelle Brown of Charlotte, was driving north in the travel lanes of the parking lot at 2111 Shelby Road.Cody Chapman of Lawndale, operating a 2005 Mazda, was making a left turn into the travel lanes from the gas pumps and the vehicles collided. Property damage was estimated at $3,000.
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KMFD fills the boot with $1,414 for MD Members of the Kings Mountain Fire Department raised $1,414.41 during the annual Fill the Boot campaign on June 4th to help kids and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases that severely limit strength and mobility to live longer and grow stronger. “For more than six decades, fire fighters have fueled MDA's mission to find treatments and cures for muscle-debilitating diseases, and this year’s Kings Mountain Fill the Boot results are perfect example of their dedication,” said Lisa Cole, Associate Executive Director of MDA Charlotte. “We are extremely grateful to have the support of these truly selfless heroes, as well as the entire Kings Mountain community. It is with their generosity that we will be able to empower MDA families with life-enhancing resources and support that open new possibilities and maximize independence so they can experience the world without any limits.” MDA’s spirited Fill the Boot campaign is an honored tradition in which thousands of dedicated fire fighters in hometowns across America hit the streets or storefronts asking pedestrians, motorists, customers and other passersby to make a donation to MDA, using their collective strength to help find treatments and cures for life-threatening neuromuscular diseases. Funds raised help MDA’s efforts to fund groundbreaking research and life-enhancing programs such as state-of-theart support groups and Care
Fireman TJ King and all city firemen participated in Fill the Boot for Muscular Dystrophy.
Business $30,000 grant approved Showcase for Town of Grover to be held Tuesday Julie Yawn and Candy Chapman, both of Chat n Nibble Restaurant helped out in the recent Fill the Boot campaign by Kings Mountain Fire Department. Centers, including the MDA MDA began in 1954 when the Care Center at in Charlotte. first fill the boot raised $5,000. They also help send more than Fire fighter’s unwavering 60 local kids to “the best week commitment to MDA has reof the year” at MDA summer mains strong to this day. The camp at no cost to their fami- fire fighters raised $100,000 lies at Camp Bethelwoods in for MDA in 1955, and $1 milYork, SC. lion in 1970, and fire fighters As MDA’s largest national continue to raise the bar in partner, fire fighter support their fundraising efforts. In fuels MDA's mission to find 2015, more than 100,000 fire research breakthroughs across fighters participated in Fill the diseases; care for kids and Boot events across the counadults from day one; and pro- try and raised $25.5 million. vide families with services To date the fire fighters have and support. raised $583 million for MDA. Fire Fighter support for
Interim budget may include pay increase to employees Employees of the Cleveland County Schools could see up to 5 percent increase in pay, something that Supt. Dr. Stephen Fisher says “has been a long time coming.” Nothing is final until the North Carolina General Assembly finalizes its 2016-17 budget which is expected to take place during the summer. Meantime, the Cleveland County Board of Education last week approved an interim budget totaling $152 million and because of the uncertainty
of state funding it was adopted based on expenditures from the 2015-16 fiscal year. The tentative budget allows the school district to continue normal operations in the new fiscal year which begins July 1. Fisher told the board that employee raises will likely range from 3 to 5 percent and will depend on the employee's position, as well as tenure and experience. He said it's been several years since employees received a significant pay increase.
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The annual Cleveland Chamber Business Showcase will be held Tuesday, June 28 from 6-9 p.m. at Duke Energy Training Center, 1040 Beason Creek Road, Kings Mountain, behind Ingles on US 74 Business. Kings Mountain businesses will be among those from the county featuring their businesses on the theme “Creating Connections.” The public is invited for fun, food, door prizes and networking.
GROVER – The Town of Grover received a $30,000 grant this week from the USDA for water infrastructure engineering expenses. Mayor Bill Willis announced the grant at Monday night's city council meeting. The mayor also reported that a new computer system in the town office is a new addition and that a joint Vacation Bible School of four
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and actors and actresses from a wide area will bring the story of the Revolutionary War Battle of Kings Mountain and the people caught up in the struggle for independence to the Joy 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 middle of the battles and family scenes you will relive history as it happened on October 7, 1780. Numerous Kings Mountain families have ancestors that fought in the Battle of Kings Mountain where neighbors ( and 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 are Friday, Saturday and Sunday for four consecutive weekends with the closing
performance on July 17. Show dates are 7:30 p.m. June 24, 25 and July 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 and at 3 p.m. June 25, 26, July 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17. Get tickets at www.LibertyMountainDrama.com or call 704-730-9408. City discount tickets are available at city hall and honored at the Joy boxoffice. Liberty Mountain is produced by Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc with Patrick Yarns as the Presenting Sponsor. Liberty Mountain is also funded in part by a grant from the Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority.
City has free $10 discount tickets for Liberty Mountain The 3rd season of Liberty Mountain, the play that documents the dramatic events surrounding the battle that changed the fate of the American Revolution, is
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Boy Scouting in Kings Mountain How is scouting funded and the money expended? By Jim Ferebee Individual Scouts: Initially, funding for participation will come from the parent/guardians. Later, in addition to parents, efforts from various fund raising projects such as Popcorn sales, Scout Show Tickets, Camp Cards and troop sponsored projects can be used for a scout’s expenses. Expenses for a scout include initial and annual registration. Some level of dues will be required. The scout will need a uniform and camping equipment (back pack, sleeping bag, raincoat, cup, plate and eating utensils, flashlight, pocket knife, etc.) Every troop outing he participates in will require funds for food, his share of transportation, campground fees and consumable troop supplies (propane, rope, twine, etc.). When he attends Scout Camp the cost will exceed $250. If he aspires to go to a high adventure base (Philmont, Sea Base, etc.) or a National Jamboree the cost will be between $1200 and $1800. Troops and Packs: Most Chartering organizations provide a stipend or other financial support for units. Additionally they supply meeting facilities and possibly use of Church vehicles. The fund raising projects mentioned earlier will return a portion of the profit to the troop for its operation. They also receive funds from individuals in church and the community who are interested in the troop. These help with special projects and or scholarships.
Units expend funds for troop camping gear (tents, stoves, pots & pans, dutch ovens, chuck boxes, ice chests, tarps, etc.) Most of these items must be replaced periodically. The unit also purchases troop flags, flag stands, position insignia, Scout meeting room and office furniture and wall decorations. In our council all scout rank advancement insignia is furnished at no cost to unit. Most troops find it necessary to purchase a trailer to store and transport equipment Piedmont Council: The largest proportion of funding for council activities is from Friends of Scouting (FOS), a solicitation of individuals who are supportive of scouting and its purposes. In Kings Mountain our FOS group is led by Allan Propst. He is assisted by Doug Satterfield, Bryan Baker, Jerry Hoyle, Corky Fulton, Lyn Cheshire and Jim Ferebee. If you haven’t been approached by one of these please contact one of them and help support Boy Scouting in Kings Mountain. If you choose respond directly to the Council office please note that it is for Kings Mountain FOS. 22% of funding comes from special events and activities (Scout Shop, Popcorn sales, Camp Cards). 21% comes from Camp Income (Scouts fees and Camp Trading Post). 5% respectively comes from Investment Income and from local United Ways. The Counsel expends 66% of its funds on program delivery which includes Merit Badge Programs, council wide events, counselor and leader training, and one of the finest summer camps in the nation. Another 15% is expended on Administration
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costs. This is primarily the salaries of the Professional Scouters which includes the District Executives who work in each district, administration, and support staff. The Council also provides a monthly newsletter (Smoke Signals), recognition banquets, fund raising support, and leads the recruiting program. 16% of funds are spent on Camping. This supplements the cost that each scout pays to attend scout camp, pays the camp staff salaries, and improvements of and maintenance of Camp Bud Schielde and Cub Scout Reservation. 3% of funds pay for advancement insignia and 1% is remitted to National Organization. National Organization: Funding for the National Organization comes from member’s registration, “Boys Life” magazine subscriptions, advertising and supply service (camping gear and uniforms). Funds are expended for local council assistance, program research/development, communications and liability insurance for leaders and chartered organizations. Additionally they administer the high adventure bases (Philmont, Sea Base, Northern Tier and Summit) and put on the national jamborees. How can you best support Boy Scouts in Kings Mountain? Helping a local troop or pack is great. Endowing Scout training opportunities or other special projects are extremely valuable. However, local troops need the support of the Piedmont Counsel. Our troops go to summer camp at and utilize the Bud Schielde Scout Reservation other times during the year. Consider helping with Friends of Scouting.
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Whether you live in a 12th century village in England or a rural community in western North Carolina, there is something about a place with a farmer’s market. A farmer’s market represents not only a town but the community spirit within it. Without one, it can feel as if the decades or centuries of heart and soul have been lost. My in-laws live in a very old village in England with an 11th century manor house from where one of the original owners rode off to fight in the crusades. Historic stuff maybe, but
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Miss July 4 Pageant Set for July 1 The Miss Fourth of July Pageant will be held on Friday, July 1 at 6 p.m. at the Cherryville Community Building, 106 S. Jacob St., Cherryville. The pageant is an official
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What are you afraid of? (4 Part Series - Part 4) Today concludes our series on fear, knowing full well each of us will experience fear throughout life. When fear comes, rely on God. When anxiety takes hold trust in DR. JONATHAN M. BUNDON Christ. Worship Pastor Jesus gives us First Baptist Church the strength to endure the trials of life. Psalm 121 reminds us of God’s promise. “I lift up my eyes to the hills—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber;
indeed, he who watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” Psalm 121 What can we take from this pilgrimage psalm? Christ loves us and will be with us on our spiritual and earthly journey. This blessed assurance does not mean life will be free of danger or difficulty; rather, God will be with us through those difficulties. Christ’s love is greater than our fear. Regardless of age or circumstance, let Christ strengthen and sustain you, whether it be fear of a loose tooth or financial hardship. In 2013, Disney’s movie “Frozen” captivated audiences worldwide. In short two sisters, Elsa and Anna, overcame danger, endured hardships, fear,
and loneliness. Anna, desperate for love, mistook infatuation of a prince (not so charming) for true love. In the end, both Anna and Elsa discovered their love for each other when both were willing to suffer loss for the other. Thus, Anna sacrificed herself to save her sister’s life. As a result, both were saved proving their love was stronger than their fear. Similarly, Christ living in us gives us strength to endure and overcome. We are not promised an easy life, but God promises to never leave us nor forsake us. I realize recent high school and college graduates will face fears as they enter college or workforce. Remember, to look up to the hills. Where does your help come from? For the Christian, your help comes from the Lord! Christ’s love is greater than your fear, circumstance, and anxiety. Look to Christ for strength and courage.
Joy in Jesus Vacation Bible School will be held June 27-29 from 5:45-8 p.m. at Galilee United Methodist Church for ages 3 to senior adults. Kick-off for the Bible School will be hele Sunday, June 26, from 1-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Aging Ministry Here North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry will offer free haircuts, free hairstyles or manicures to senior citizens at the Patrick Senior Center on Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sign up in the Gift Shop at the Center.
Benefit for Zoey Saturday New Camp Creek Church, 863 New Camp Creek Road, will hold a benefit Saturday from 5-8 p.m. for a five-yearold girl fighting health issues and to enclose her parent's carport and all essentials to make it fully functional for the child's needs. Hot dogs with all the trimmings will be available for donation. The church is located just up from Woodbridge Golf. Donations may also be mailed to the Zoey Mills Fund, New Camp Creek Baptist Church, 863 New Camp Creek Church Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.
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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
First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King St., Kings Mountain
Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852
Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216
Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160
Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826
Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920
Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516
Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398
Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354
St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256
Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue
New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507 New Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606 New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128
Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070 Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580
Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007 Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716 The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street 828-381-4777
True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764 Unity AME Zion Church 948 Unity Church Road 704-228-0328 Vestibule AME Zion Church 2175 Vestibule Church Road 704-739-7961 Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive (704) 739-2187 FALLSTON Burning Bush House of God 4538-2 Fallston Rd. Fallston GASTONIA Bethesda United Methodist Church 3714 S. New Hope Rd
Grace Community Advent Christian Church 206 West 3rd Avenue 704-739-9230 GROVER Bethany Baptist Church 423 Cleveland Avenue 704-937-3010 Carolina Praise and Worship Center 201 N. Main Street 704-937-7541 First Apostolic Church of Blacksburg 205 E. Cherokee St. Blacksburg, SC 864-839-1873 WACO New Testament Missionary Baptist Church 2103 Capernium Rd
Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd.
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(Ed. Note: The recipes in today’s cooking column come from “Cooking for a Cure,’’ a cookbook published by Resurrection Lutheran Church, a collection of recipes by relatives of students from Resurrection Lutheran School, and a project to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.)
Theatre is about more than just performing for Fleisher GRANDMA’S POUND CAKE Mable Goforth 2 sticks butter 5 T. Crisco 3 cups sugar 6 eggs 3 cups plain flour 1 T. baking powder 1 cup milk 1 tsp. Vanilla ½ tsp. Lemon Beat butter and Crisco together, add eggs and remaining ingredients. Start in cold oven. Turn to 325 degrees. Do not open the oven. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes. PEANUT BUTTER BALLS Marsha Brown ½ cup peanut butter 2 ½ cup nonfat dry milk 1 T. raisins 2 T. honey ¼ cup honey sesame seeds Mix peanut butter, nonfat dry milk, raisins, honey, coconut. Form into balls. Roll in sesame seeds.
Jensen Fleisher said high school theatre taught her how to love, push through, and appreciate everything life sent her way. “Life can sometimes be short. Dan Treharne, my director, taught me how to celebrate new actors and members of any department, show, or company,” said Fleisher. “He taught me that love comes first, then hard work and determination, and then finally the success.” For Jensen Fleisher, a 2016 graduate of Kings Mountain High School, theatre is about more than just performing—it’s about love, making the world a better place, and her future livelihood. Fleisher received the 2016 Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) Secondary School Scholarship and was recognized at the June 13th Board of Education meeting for being the only recipient in the entire 10-state region of the national-level recognition. She said the honor of receiving it proved to herself that she could succeed in the future. “I felt like nothing could really convince me I was less than anything else but greatness,” said Fleisher. The scholarship is given to a high school student who plans to attend a college or university in the SETC region and major in Theatre Arts. The student must display the potential for academic success in college and possess an aptitude in theatrical practices.
Fleisher became involved in the theatre department her freshman year of high school and has since participated in numerous musicals and plays, including Hairspray and Little Shop of Horrors. She plans to attend The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she hopes to get her Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting with a minor in musical theatre. She applied for the scholarship early this year, a process that included an intensive questionnaire, recommendations, an artistic-based essay, an essay explaining why she deserved the scholarship, a resume, and a headshot. “I decided that I needed to help my parents in every way possible to pay for my college tuition. I knew that I had a strong chance at any talent/performing arts-based scholarship, but for every talented person in the world, there's a hundred more,” said Fleisher. “I am determined and strongwilled, so competition doesn't scare me. I can't let
it in order to be successful in this world.” Along with $1,000 in scholarship money, she will receive a complimentary one-year student membership in SETC, complimentary registration and lodging for the 2017 SETC Annual Convention, a ticket for and recognition at the Annual Awards Banquet at the 2017 Convention, and a featured spot on the SETC website. Dan Treharne and Heather Achter, theatre teachers at Kings Mountain High, presented her with the honor at the board meeting. Fleisher said high school theatre taught her how to love, push through, and appreciate everything life sent her way. “Life can sometimes be short. Dan Treharne, my director, taught me how to celebrate new actors and members of any department, show, or company,” said Fleisher. “He taught me that love comes first, then hard work and determination, and then finally the success.”
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dients, except for cheese, into a 9 inch stone casserole dish. Top with cheese. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees. CROCKPOT MAC-N-CHEESE Gina Ayscue 1 ( 8 oz.) box elbow noodles 1 can cheddar cheese soup 1 can evaporated milk 1 cup sw eet milk 1 egg, beaten 1 stick margarine, melted 10-12oz shredded cheese, whatever your preference salt and pepper to taste Prepare elbow noodles, under cooked), still a little crunchy. Mix all ingredients and add to crackpot. Cook on high 30 to 45 minutes. Cook on low 1 ½ hours. TACO SOUP Jean Harris 2 lbs. Hamburger 1 onion, chopped 2 (15oz) cans pinto beans, with juice 2 cans stewed tomatoes 2 cans corn, with juice 1 pkg. Taco seasoning 1 pkg. Ranch dressing 3 T. picante sauce 1 cup water Brown meat and onion. Add to remaining ingredients. Simmer 2 hours. When serving, you can add sour cream and grated cheese and tortillas. FORGOTTEN CHICKEN Peggy Miller 1 cup uncooked rice
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“Legally Blonde Jr.” will perform at Cherryville Little Theatre June 24-26. Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, ''Legally Blonde JR.'' is a fabulous fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show's instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass – leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink. Directors Page Thompson, Patrick Stepp, Carver Thompson and Charley Dowda, along with the 30 cast and tech members, are excited to bring this fun hearted story to life on the Cherryville stage. Tickets are $5 at the door or you can pre-purchase tickets by calling the box office at 704-842-2147.Four production times: June 24 at 7 p.m. June 25 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., June 26 at 7 p.m.
Kings Mountain resident Brian T. Mills has graduated with honors from Webb Institute, Glen Cove, New York. He earned dual Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at the 120th commencement. Mills also received the Paul E. Atkinson Memorial Prize in Ethics as well as the Stevenson Taylor Memorial Prize for excellence. He is the son of Jack and Corrine Mills of Kings Mountain.
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KMHS soccer ladies honored at banquet Kings Mountain High’s soccer team recently held its end of season banquet at Lake Montonia. Kings Mountain finished the season with a 16-0 conference and 19-3-1 overall record. The Lady Mountaineers scored 151 goals, which were more than any other 3A team in the state. They also broke the previous KMHS record of 115 goals set back in 2000. They also broke the single season team assist record with 126. The previous record was 86 in 2001. “It was a great ending to a great season for the women’s soccer program,” said Coach Erik Price. “All of the players and coaches were sad to see it come to an official end. These girls just did not want the season to be over and they want to still be playing.” Coach Price recognized all-conference players, including Paloma Dettloff, Raegan Buchanan, Virginia Dellinger, Lindsey Deaver, Sarah Drennan and Cassidy Calhoun; all-region players Raegan Buchanan, Nicola Bridges, Virginia Dellinger, Lindsey Deaver and Cassidy Calhoun; and the SMAC Offensive Player of the Year, Virginia Dellinger.
KMHS players making the SMAC All-Conference team were, left to right, Paloma Dettloff, Raegan Buchanan, Virginia Dellinger, Lindsey Deaver, Sarah Drennan and Cassidy Calhoun.
Kings Mountain junior Virginia Dellinger made the All-State team and was named the South Mountain Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2016.
KMHS soccer players making All-Region were, left to right, Raegan Buchanan, Nicola Bridges, Virginia Dellinger, Lindsey Deaver and Cassidy Calhoun.
Work is underway on the new concession stand/bathroom facility at Kings Mountain High School. The project is sponsored by the Kings Mountain Touchdown Club, which still needs approximately $50,000 in pledges and donations to be fully funded. Weather permitting, the facility will be complete by the beginning of the football season.
Basketball Camp opens July 20 Camp Coach Rhodes, the 8th annual summer basketball camp, will be held July 20-23 at Crest High School gymnasium for boys and girls ages 4-14. The Wednesday-Friday classes will be from 6-7 p.m. and Saturday class is from 9-11 a.m. Cost is $40 or two campers $70. High School and college players assist in coaching middle school and elementary-age campers and semi-professional athletes and professional-level players mentor beginners.
Campers hone skills in the areas of teamwork, communication, sportsmanship and academics. Keith Rhodes, President/ Director, said that campers are instructed in areas of basic shooting, passing and defensive positions, participate in daily games and some scrimmages. “We provide quality camp instruction that campers find both fun and competitive,’’ said Rhodes. Registration is now underway by calling 704-5767321 or 980-404-9410.
Participants and staff of Camp Coach Rhodes are pictured in a recent summer basketball camp held at Crest High School gymnasium.
KM 13-15 girls win district, to play in state tournament Kings Mountain’s 13-15 year old girls softball team won the district tournament this weekend and will compete in the state tournament in Shallotte beginning Fri., July 1. Kings Mountain won by
14-0, 25-1 and 27-4 in the district tournament. Leading hitters were Javy Freeman (6-for-8), Layla Harris (5-for-8), Josie Lowery (7-for-11) and Catie Payne (7-for-10 with three home runs).
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MUSIC: is healing talent for KM artist Libby Spires
CRIMSON ROSE BAND - The Crimson Rose Band will play Saturday night for a big benefit for the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry at Masonic Hall. Pictured are Rick and Debbie White Terry, Ronnie Whisnant, Ric Delozier, John Gillespie and Kim Truelove. From Page 1 and soon taught workshops at Mauney Memorial Library. In 1995 her first gospel song, “Step Out in Jesus Name” was published by a major label in Nashville. Her first song as a publisher of Libby Spires Music BM, was “Are You Ready?” and was recorded by the New Hope Quartet, Mt. Juliet, Tn. on the Mark Five Label and went out to 800 radio stations and charted No. 33 on the Indie gospel charts. Frozen North Music, Oshawa Ontario, CA, opened the door for her when they published her first song before she became a publisher and invited her to their studio in Nashville. Libby and her husband lived in Nashville from 1995-96 and 2010-2013 and moved back to Kings Mountain in December 2013 to be closer to their son. Her gospel song “Without You” reached No. 2 on the Reverbnation Gospel Chart and was in the top 10 for a week. Her rockabilly song “Class of 65”: reached no 1 on the chart and was No. 1 for 16
straight days. She wrote the song for her 50th high school class reunion held in 2015, a big hit with her classmates. A BMI affiliated writer and publisher, she tried her hand at song plugging in Nashville and was accepted by Warner Music on Music Row and got songs of Nashville pro-writers into the hands of producers. “There is nothing I like better than working in the studio and helping artists reach their full potential and that's why I wanted to sponsor this benefit for the Crisis Ministry and let people hear the Crimson Rose Band,'' said Libby. She is now accepting original uptempo traditional country and southern gospel copyrighted songs for possible publishing and can be contacted on her Nashville cell number 615-220-1041. A husband and wife team, Rick and Debbie White Terry, lead the Crimson Rose Band and other band members are Ronnie Whisnant, Ric Delozier, John Gillespie and Kim Truelove.
MAIN STREET: Program accredited From Page 1 programs for the previous year. Because the Center works with coordinating partners on the state level to determine accreditation status, only local programs affiliated with a coordinating program are eligible. Kings Mountain received its Main Street designation in 2009. The program has been led by Jan Harris, a Nationally Certified Main Street Manager since 2012. The Kings Mountain Main Street Program centers its revitalization efforts on the 14-block Municipal Service District in downtown Kings Mountain. Accomplishments during FY 2015-2016 include a net gain of five new businesses in the Main Street Program District; a gain of 20 new employees for downtown businesses who purchase food, goods and services in Kings Mountain and four downtown properties have sold. One will retain the long-term tenant on the ground floor for a 10-year lease; the 2nd floor will be renovated into two market-priced apartments for lease. The second property will return a long-standing business to downtown; this property will be completely renovated and brought up to code. The owner is con-
sidering subdividing the ground floor to enable a popular downtown business to relocate to a more favorable location. The third property will be renovated and brought up to code; the owners are determining which of several potential restaurants they will lease the property to increasing downtown restaurant stock to 11. Plans for the fourth property sold include a showroom for a local industry’s products on the ground floor and four market-rate apartments on the second floor. Recent revitalization efforts have included a comprehensive Clean & Green effort of tree trimming, flower garden development and maintenance, upgrading the areas alongside the railroad tracks, and sidewalk cleaning this spring and the ongoing improvements to the Cherokee Street parking lot. Other projects include First Step Meetings with all City Departments for new and expanding business interests; OPEN flags provided to retail and service businesses within the Main Street District; and grants for facade improvements, signage, and awnings for properties within the District.
The Berry Family & Hometown Hardware would like to thank all who made Danny Berry fundraiser a success by participating in raffles for his benefit.
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Panthers Play 60 Camp opens for kids June 28 Carolina Panthers Play 60 Camp will bring the excitement and experience of an NFL training June 28 at 9 a.m. to Kings Mountain High School. Registration for the camp will be conducted at Kings Mountain Family YMCA. Call Amanda Little at 704739-9631. The grassroots camp is designed for children ages 8 to 14. It is a non-contact camp and the eight stations operate simultaneously. The clinic can accommodate up to 200 kids and lasts two hours. Elementary and/ or middle schools, youth organizations, YMCA, Boys &
Girls Clubs, Boy/Girl Scouts, after school programs, church/ civic groups, etc. and youth football leagues are logical fits for the camp. However, the simplicity and mobility of the camp allow it to be incorporated into virtually any controlled environment where there is space for kids to play football. The camp is an effort to increase interest in team sports and inspire a healthy and active lifestyle. The non-contact camp features eight stations, which focus on keeping kids active while also incorporating football position techniques. Each camp contains a quarterback,
running back, wide receiver, linebacker, special teams and other stations that focus on game-like skills. Junior sized footballs, pop-up dummies, cones, high-knee ladders and step-over dummies are utilized to present the authentic feel of a real NFL training camp. The free non-contact camp serves as an outdoor classroom which demonstrates kid’s football drills and essential life skills such as teamwork, respect, self-confidence, sportsmanship, discipline and encouragement. The event is closed to the public. No Panther players will be in attendance.
Area restaurants among Inspections Seven area restaurants were among those inspected by the Cleveland County Health Department June 13June 17. They include: Carolina Crossing, Grover, 99; Gentle Moon Cafe, Gold St., 96.5; KFC, E. King St., 97; McDonald's, York Road, 98.5; 238 Cherokee :Grill, S. Battleround, 98; Wiener Works, Shelby Road, 95; and Jan and Bleeka Catering, Countryside Road, 98.
GOODE: made it to the top by faith From Page 1 70 years old that she could make it to the top, including walking up 336 wooden steps. “This was the best birthday of my life because I had friends and family there to support me and best of all I didn't know all my babies was gonna be there at the top waiting for me,'' she said. Along the trail, she was unexpectedly greeted by more than a dozen family members. Many of them, including her daughter Tracy and granddaughter, Jurnee, who flew in from Memphis, Tennessee – welcomed her at various markers along the way. She got about a fourth of the way up and to her surprise her oldest son, Robbie, was there with a chair and water for her and a camera. He was supposed to have done a 5K that morning. Half way up the mountain she met Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts and they took pictures and Roberts tweeted that Goode made it to the top. Son, Randall and
wife, Pam, met her about half way up the mountain and when she reached the top there was daughter-inlaw, Angie and daughter Tracy and granddaughter Jurnee. Longtime friends Kenyetta Ward and three children and Philip Brown, all of Kings Mountain, were there to greet her. “I am so blessed,'' said Shirley. Son, Derek, asked her three months ago what she wanted for her 70th birthday and she told him and he started mapping out her exercise program: ride exercise bike more at the Kings Mountain Family YMCA, continue yoga classes, and water aerobics at the Y, eat better. Shirley, who had both knees replaced and has battled arthritis and other health issues for more than 40 years, took his suggestions and followed them to the letter. Goode has been a member of the Kings Mountain YMCA for a decade. She goes almost every day, participating in everything from water aerobics to yoga to use the facility's exercise
equipment. Zumba is a new class she's interested in joining. Shirley credits the Y for helping her maintain good health despite facing physical challenges. In 1972, she was in the hospital for severe arthritis pain on the same day that her father suffered a heart attack. She remembers not being able to work and that her feet were swollen. She had both knees replaced, the left leg in 2006 and the right leg in 2007. Every day the arthritis bothers her and every day is a challenge, but Goode won't give up. She enjoys meeting new friends at the Y, loves the staff, and is always sharing her famous pound cake. Goode stays busy. She is the only woman trustee of Shady Grove Baptist Church where she cooks, is Senior citizen leader, sings in the choir, Sunday school teacher and participates in the Second Harvest Food Bank ministry. She and her late husband, Bob, owned and operated Bob and Shirley's Mini Mart in
Bessemer City 13 years. “I wasn't tired hiking up the mountain,'' she said, explaining that son Derek had told her, “Now Mom when you go past those run offs, turn around backwards and breathe and you won't have cramps.'' Goode followed his direction and the direction of The Lord and she said she had no problem and no qualms about doing the mountain again. Goode has three sons, Robbie and wife, Angie; Tracy Kelley and husband Steven, Randall and wife Pam Goode and Derek Goode. Grandchildren Sydney, Courtney, Austin, Tre, DJ Goode and Jurnee Kelley and great-granddaughter Lexi Goode were all at the mountain to greet grandma. Two granddaughters Reaganne and Ashleigh could not attend but Grandma got plenty of birthday cards and gifts from the whole family. And after her trek up the mountain they all went out to eat after they stood and looked at a “gorgeous” view and sang “We've Come This Far By Faith.”
BUDGET APPROVED: by City Council From Page 1 for grave opening and closing. There is no increase in cemetery fees to inside-city residents and no increase in electric, water, wastewater, and storm water rates. “None of us are happy about a three cent tax increase but the budget is responsible and conservative,'' said Keith Miller.”I am proud of the staff and grateful to the council and mayor.” “It's either cut services or raise taxes,'' said Councilman Rodney Gordon. “I'm comfortable with it.” Gordon said. He and other council members agreed that working through the budget was the most difficult in many years because of rising costs of insurance. “It was tough.” Sellers said the budget
was challenging but responsible and positive and represented a tightening of the belt. She thanked the management team and department heads for their diligence. A citizen with all city services with a house valued at $100,000 and a vehicle valued at $25,000 will see a total annual increase, including the property tax increase, of $105.92 or $8.83 per month. The sanitation fee went up from $7.63 per month to $9.54 and the recycling fee went up from $2 to $2.75 per month. The basic facility rate for natural gas was upped a dollar, from $6.50 to $7.50 with the average household expected to see a 10 cents per day increase. Basic facility charges for commercial customers should drop from $30 to $17.50 during sum-
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Y budget, the other half is funded by user fees and donations; the museum cash funding is about 0.15 cents ( half the museum budget is from patrons). Those 5 “non-essential” or elective “Quality of Life” services, Library, Senior C enter, Y, Events and Museum are 29 cents out of 43 cents. Fire is about 11 cents. Police is about 37 cents. That all adds up to 77 cents which is more than the 43 cent tax rate; and that does not include everything in the general fund. This means we are also using other revenue sources to fund srvices. When you consider the 12 cents cost increase for the health insurance it is amazing we are able to do all we do for the 43 cent rate,'' s aid Miller.
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NIGHT IN JUNE From Page 1 sign out from the day team, pagers are handed it over and we begin rounding on the patients currently in the Neuro, Cardiac, and Medical intensive care units We were especially busy that night with one patient who had suffered a heart attack the day prior and whose heart had stopped and required active resuscitation three separate times between 6 pm and midnight. I remember not being able to sit down and eat my midnight meal until approximately 2 a.m. Shortly after finishing my meal I got an urgent phone call saying “Get down to the trauma bay now there around 30 patients with gun shot wounds coming in. This is not a drill.” As I jogged down to the trauma bay I had no clue what I was about to experience. The double doors swung open and there was action in each direction. Each of the six trauma bays were filled with bloodied hospital beds, frightened patients, physicians placing breathing tubes, placing chest tubes, placing central venous catheters, and nurses giving medications and blood. There was silent synchrony. Team members knew what their individual roles were and were completing tasks one after another. I joined in and began placing a central venous catheter in a young woman who was awake and had been shot in the stomach. A quick ultrasound of her abdomen revealed she had blood in her abdomen and would need to be taken to the operating room. I continued to go from bed to bed just asking how I could help on each individual patient. Dr. Chadwick Smith was the trauma
surgeon on call that evening. I consider him to be one of my good friends, a talented trauma surgeon, and a surprisingly gifted musician and vocalist. He had taken command over the room and was directing traffic in and out of the trauma bay. He would triage each patient that came through the ER entrance, and identify them by their injuries and a small identification sticker. He ultimately would decide which patients were stable enough to be transferred out of the trauma bay to either the ER or upstairs to the operating room. He would continue doing this for hours until the victims stopped arriving. At one point I looked over and saw he had a neat row of these ½ inch stickers spanning from his waste line down to the right knee of his green scrub pants. He appeared poised, unshaken and his leadership could be felt throughout the room by all of the staff. I remember seeing the environmental services team members quickly shuffle through an empty trauma bay and clear the area of clothing, blood, and central line trays just in time for the next patient to roll in. At this point it becomes unclear how long we had all actually been in the trauma bay. What felt like 30 minutes was probably two hours. More physicians who had been called in from home during the middle of the night started to arrive. Patients continued to be brought to ORMC’s new ER loading bay and onward into the trauma bay. Staff continued to get more details regarding where all of these shootings took place, which was approximately one block away from our hospital. There had been talk of a sec-
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time and several ICU beds and staff would need to be prepared ahead of time. I quickly walked through our five Intensive Care units including a 16 bed Medical ICU, 16 bed Neuro ICU, 16 bed Trauma ICU, 12 bed Cardiac ICU and 10 bed Cardiovascular Surgery unit. I then notified the administrative supervisor of all the available open beds, and optional ICU beds for transfer. The nursing supervisor thanked me during this extremely chaotic time and confirmed all the necessary transfers would be made to accommodate all of the incoming patients. Shortly after I was called by the Trauma ICU charge nurse to place a central venous line on a gun shot wound patient that had just returned from the operating room. The charge nurse said he had surgical staff on the unit, but they were performing an emergent bedside procedure on a post operative patient in the room next door. I quickly placed the central line and looked at my phone which read 6:00 am which meant my shift had ended. I went to our sign out, handed off the pagers and informed the daytime staff to brace themselves for a hectic and emotional day. As I exited the hospital I looked up at the TV, which showed our hospital Orlando Health on CNN. The top of the screen read Orlando City Massacre. Chills ran through my entire body as I realized the adrenaline, and emotion had masked how large scale of an event we had all just encountered. It read “Hospital on Lockdown”, so I quickly texted my wife and family to inform them I was safe. I was able to leave the hospital to go home shortly after. As I left to go home, I had to
ond shooter and ultimately fear of a second shooter had quietly crept into the back of everyone’s mind. This fear was amplified by an alert to our pagers and overhead system “Code Silver ER Triage.” Code Silver is a hospital warning meaning active shooter on campus. Police officers were sprinting through the hallways. My mind processed the idea that someone has come to the ER to try to kill the rest of these wounded people. The fear of being shot and killed briefly had my mind going in a million different directions. At this point Dr. Michael Cheatham who is one of the more tenured and well published surgeons at ORMC shouted to the staff in the trauma bay, “barricade both of the double doors with the x-ray machines and lets focus on treating our patients.” For a brief moment hysteria had set in, and he quickly eradicated it. This was another example of the amazing leadership from the trauma surgeons that evening. Everyone refocused and went back to taking care of business. After the fact we all learned there was never a second shooter and there were never any shots fired in the hospital. As the trauma bay began to fill with more surgical residents, I realized they had enough hands and manpower to cover the trauma bay. I remembered during the mass casualty drills it was important for the ICU staff to review each of the current patients in the intensive care unit to decide which patients could safely be transferred to step down units. This is done to make room for new patients that have been severely injured and will require treatment in the intensive care unit. I was thinking these patients would likely come out of the operating rooms at one
Page 9 take an alternative route because my usual route was blocked off with flashing police lights and SWAT team vehicles. Usually, on my drive home I listen to music, or sports talk radio to try to decompress. I normally am very good at leaving what happens at work within the walls of the hospital. On this ride home the car was silent. I was trying to mentally digest what I had just experienced. The emotions, the adrenaline, and the fear I felt in that trauma bay is something I will never forget. When I got home I hugged my wife, I cried and gave her an overview of what had just occurred sparing her the gory details. My feelings in the days following the attack have ranged from numbness, confusion, sadness, anger, guilt, pride, grateful, and happiness. The numbness I guess comes from just not knowing how to feel after experiencing such horror first hand. The confusion from wondering why one human would intentionally harm another human in this manner. The sadness was felt for all of the victims and all of the families who have suffered from this attack. Most families initially didn’t know if their loved ones were alive or if they were one of the victims that never made it out of the nightclub. I had anger knowing someone had targeted the specific L.G.B.T community. I have several friends and co-workers from this community and my thoughts are with them as they struggle through this difficult time. The guilt comes from not being able to do more. The pride comes from seeing how all the staff members responded in the face of overwhelming adversity that evening. They all rose to the occasion to provide quality care when it mattered
most. I am extremely grateful for the hard work of the trauma surgeons. These were the physicians that were performing the life saving procedures after the patients were stabilized in the trauma bay. I have worked with these guys over the past few years and they are ultimate professionals. If I were a patient I wouldn’t want anyone other than Dr. Chad Smith, Michael Cheatham, Joey Ibrahim, Indermeet Bhullar, Matt Lube, or William Havron to be my surgeon. There is great joy in seeing every member from Orlando Health come together to create an atmosphere of safety and provide the highest quality of care under these difficult circumstances. The hospital administration has been focused on not only treating the patients and families, but also genuinely thanking its entire staff and supporting the health and well being of its team members with counseling sessions. There is also great happiness in seeing our great city of Orlando come together through this healing process. The strength and unity has been tremendous with donations of blood, donations of money with hundreds of local fund raising events, and holding massive candlelight vigils to remember those we have lost. The city of Orlando is known for family and fun, and everyone from this community is striving to not let one unkind act take that away. My thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the victims, the families, the L.G.B.T community and the city of Orlando. I look forward to a brighter tomorrow filled with love and humanity. Please be kind to one another, because we only have each other.
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Bethlehem dedicates three flag poles Bethlehem Baptist Church members held a flagpole ceremony and dedication June 12 after the morning worship service in which graduating seniors from the church family were honored. They were Jordan Davis, Tyler Randle and Taylor Wade. The flagpole was dedicated in memory of Charlie Herndon. Deacon Chairman Jerry Kates made the presentation of the engraved plaque. Three flags were raised on the new flagpoles – the Flag of the United States, the American flag, the North Carolina flag and the Christian flag. Mayor Scott Neisler made the presentation of the North Carolina flag which was raised by Tracy M. Stewart IV and Jesse Hughes and the Civil
Air Patrol with the congregation pledging “I pledge to the Old North State love, loyalty and faith.” The flag was raised on the left pole on church property. The American flag was raised by Greg Thompson, retired from the North Carolina Army National Guard, assisted by veterans George Melton and Bill McDaniel and placed on the right of the three flags. The congregation responded with the Pledge of Allegiance “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one Nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.” Trail Life USA Troop 9111 Troop Master Kevin Echols presented the Christian flag, placed on the
FLAG RAISING - Bethlehem Baptist Church raised three flags and dedicated new flagpoles during a recent Sunday morning service. Photo by AVIS MORROW center pole, and raised by Troop 9111. The congregation joined in “I pledge allegiance to the Christian
flag and to the Savior for whose kingdom it stands, one brotherhood uniting all Christians in service and in
love.” All veterans were invited to stand behind the American flagpole as the
congregation moved from the sanctuary to the flagpole ceremony outside.
SAR Chapter inducts Moore at recent KM meeting N. C. Speaker of the House Tim Moore, Kings Mountain lawyer, was inducted into the Battle of Kings Mountain Chapter Sons of the American Revolution by chapter president Doyle Campbell at the recent meeting. The induction ceremony was held in the Fellowship Hall at Resurrection Lutheran Church. Tim’s parents, Jean and Rick Moore, along with several chapter members were present. The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Inc. is a federally chartered corporation located in Louisville, Kentucky. It is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that describes its purpose as “maintaining and extending the institutions of American freedom, an appreciation
for true patriotism, a respect for our national symbols, the value of American citizenship, and the unifying force of e pluribus unum that has created, from the people of many nations, one nation and one people. Sons of the American Revolution is a patriotic organization. Its members are male descendants of people who served in the Revolutionary War, or who contributed to establishing the independence of the United States. The society is dedicated to perpetuating American ideals and traditions, and to protecting the Constitution. Constitution Day, Flag Day and the Bill of Rights Day were established through its efforts. The society was founded on April 30, 1889. It has members in
the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The current membership of the organization is more than 32,000. The Battle of Kings Mountain Chapter SAR presents medals and certificates to JROTC cadets and presents certificates to people in our community who properly display the American Flag. Members also attend the anniversary celebrations of Revolutionary War battles and conduct grave markings for patriots who are buried in local cemeteries. Anyone interested in the Sons of the American Revolution should contact chapter president Doyle Campbell at email ad- NEW MEMBER – Jean Moore, left, her son Tim Moore, chapter president Doyle Campbell dress doylecampbell@caro- and Rick Moore, Tim's father, are pictured at the induction of Tim Moore as a new member lina.rr.com. of the Battle of Kings Mountain Chapter Sons of the American Revolution.
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PE teacher retiring East Elementary School Physical Education Teacher Barry Webster retired this year after 30 years of teaching PE. But he hasn't quit instructing. He's teaching kids how to drive in the Driver's Education program at Kings Mountain High. Webster taught PE for 15 years at Bethware Elementary and just finished 15 years at East Elementary. He was presented a plaque by Principal Bailey during East Awards Day on June 7.
Barry Webster shows off his plaque to the school mascot Leo the Lion.
Board of Education recognizes "Superior" CCS music programs
Superior Cleveland County Schools' music program were recognized by the board of education at a recent school board meeting in Shelby. Band, orchestra, and choral programs in Cleveland County Schools were recognized at the June 13th Board of Education meeting for receiving “superior” ratings from their respective Music Performance Adjudication (MPA) competitions.
The directors of these programs took their top ensembles to compete at MPA near the end of the 2015-2016 school year. The ensembles performed and were critiqued by revered music professionals. For some schools in the
county, superior ratings are part of a long tradition of the school's music programs, such as Kings Mountain High School. With this year's rating, the school's choral department received its 36th straight superior. The following directors
Kaitlyn and Devin Bolin, cousins, have been accepted for Governor's School 2016 and left Sunday for 5 ½ weeks of study. Daughter of Susie Bolin and Brandon Bolin, Kaitlyn is a rising senior at Cleveland Early College and will study English. Son of Nicole Bolin and Chris Bolin, Devin is a rising senior at Kings Mountain High School and will study Natural Science. Kaitlyn will attend Governor's School West at Salem College in Winston Salem. Devin will attend Governor's School East at Meredith College in Raleigh. Kaitlyn will return home July 27 and just in time to return to Cleveland Early College Aug. 4. Devin will return home July 27 and resume his studies at KMHS in late August.
were recognized at the meeting and are listed with their performing ensemble(s) and music grade levels. • Ashley Smith, Burns Middle School, Seventh & Eighth Grade Mixed Chorus and Seventh & Eighth Grade Treble Chorus - Grade Level III • Carol McSwain, Burns Middle School, Eighth Grade String Orchestra - Grade Level II • Bonnie Scruggs, Crest High School, Concert Band Grade Level IV • Peter Strickland, Crest
KAITLYN AND DEVIN BOLIN High School, String Orchestra - Grade Level IV • Sarah Fulton, Kings Mountain High School, Women’s Ensemble - Grade Level IV - and Symphonic Chorale - Grade Level VI • Andrew Washburn, Kings Mountain High School, Concert Band - Grade Level IV Several directors attended other events, some out-ofstate, that interfered with MPA event schedules, such as John Champney, Shelby High School orchestra director. Champney took his
students to compete in a different competition in San Francisco this year. Greg Shull, director of communications for CCS, congratulated the directors on their hard work and dedication to their students. "These talented directors and students have worked hard all year and have represented Cleveland County well," Shull said. "We are very proud to have these music programs and look forward to many more years of superior-quality performances from them."
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Kaitlyn Wilson was the recipient of this years DAR Citizenship Award. She was chosen by the 4th grade staff at East Elementary School for exemplifying the qualities of a good citizen: honest, trustworthy, loyal, truthful, cooperative, kind, unselfish, a good sport and determined to overcome obstacles. Kaitlyn is the daughter of Jessica Robinson and Alex Wilson.
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BUSINESS SERVICES WALKER PAINTING & PRESSURE WASHING. Email: damonwalker@ymail. com, www.facebook.com/ WPPWISTHEBEST, http:// wppwser vices.webs.com/ Damon Walker 828-6400661. House specials: 1 level $200. 2 levels $300-$350. (6/22 & 29)
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3 APPLEHEAD CHIHUAHUAS for SALE – 2 Females, 1-gold, 1-black. 1 male-white. $200 per female, $150-male. Call for pictures. 704-6180418. (6/15 & 22) STUD FOR HIRE- Siberian Husky – Dark Gray & WhiteBlue eyed with a lot of wolf brown markings. Have references. 704-259-5052. (6-08 & 15)
EMPLOYMENT DRIVERS: OTR. Reefer, hauling potatoes. Paid ALL Miles! Great Benefits! Home every other weekend. CDL-A. Reilly: 319-759-2630. (6/15 & 22) IMMEDIATE NEED for a Commercial Electrician. Must have 5 years Experience in Commercial Wiring. Must be able to work independently, make good decisions and have a current knowledge of NEC. Must have Active Drivers License and clean driving record. Also, must have Tools and be able to pass a drug screen. Call 704-750-3150, leave message or Email Resume to tina@martinselectricnc.com. (6/22, 29, 7/06, 13, 20, 27, 8/03 & 10) CAREER OPPORTUNITY! Advertising Sales Executive. Job Responsibilities: Locate and contact potential clients on a daily basis through in person, telephone and e-mail prospecting. Prepare and deliver sales presentations to new and existing customers. Manage, service and support existing clients while generating additional new business. Job Requirements: Self-motivated, Competitive, Positive Attitude, Outstanding Verbal, Written and Presentation Skills, Excellent Prospecting Techniques, Extremely Orga-nized, Multi-Tasking, Attention to detail, Strong listening skills. Please send resume to Kings Mountain Herald: Attn Sales Executive; PO Box 769, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. (TFN) IMMEDIATE NEED for a Residential Electrician. Must have 5 years Experience in Residential Wiring. Must be able to work independently, make good decisions and have a current knowledge of NEC. Must have Active Drivers License and clean driving record. Also, must have Tools and be able to pass a drug screen. Call 704-750-3150 and leave message or Email Resume to tina@martinselectricnc.com. (6/22, 29, 7/06, 13, 20, 27, 8/03 & 10)
Gardner-Webb University’s Godbold School of Business will welcome local high school students to campus in July to study entrepreneurship and other topics alongside local business professionals during the 11th annual B.E.S.T. (Bringing Entrepreneurs and Students Together) Program. The July 19-22 event will offer opportunities to learn professional skills for rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders. Activities will include business topic workshops, guest speakers, campus tours, outdoor programs and times to network with business leaders and other students. Past guest speakers for B.E.S.T. include local professionals in business, government, law enforcement and media fields. Each day’s program will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the lobby of Hamrick Hall on the Gardner-Webb campus and conclude by 2 p.m. Transportation from Burns, Crest, Kings Mountain and Shelby high schools to GWU will be available, and a light breakfast, snack and lunch will be provided each day. Students who complete B.E.S.T. will receive a certificate during a luncheon on the event’s final day. Students can register for this year’s B.E.S.T. Program through June 27 by visiting gardner-webb.edu/best-program. For more information, contact Natetsa Lawrence, the program coordinator, at 704406-2260 or tlawrence@gardner-webb.edu.
LEGALS NOTIFICATION THAT THE CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN’S CITY COUNCIL INTENDS TO ESTABLISH THE CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ON JUNE 28, 2016 The City of Kings Mountain’s City Council will appoint an Urban Redevelopment Commission whose duties and responsibilities are described in NCGS Chapter 106A-Article 22. As a condition of getting the release of CDBG funds from the State of North Carolina for the rehabilitation of two properties in the Central Business District, thereby mitigating slum and blight conditions, this Commission shall serve at the pleasure of the City of Kings Mountain’s City Council. The Commission is primarily responsible for defining the geographic location of an Urban Redevelopment Zone within the city limits and preparing a redevelopment plan for this zone that City Council may adopt. The City Council will appoint the City of Kings Mountain Redevelopment Commission at its June 28, 2016 City Council meeting. For additional information contact the City of Kings Mountain City Clerk, 704734-0333. KMH3746 (6/22/2016)
East Elementary School has announced End-of-Year awards for second, third and fourth grade students. Kiwanis Terrific Kid Award: Landyn Howell, Gabriel Lubas, Braxton Powell, McKenzie Foster, Phylicia Eubanks, Thomas Phillips, Kristian Tinsley, Camron McCurry, Abby Hord, Teddy Brooks, Kendall Stone, Ryan McMillan, Cameron Bell, Reagan Gaddy, Trinity Fields, Tony Latham. Principal Pal Homework Award: 2nd Grade – Lucas Davis, Bre Bull, Autumn Heffran, Nathan Jackson, Gabriel Lubas, Kensen Martin, Cydnie McCurry, Lucy McDaniel, Coley Peters, Karmen Rodgers, Taylor Wilson, Shyla Heath, Landyn Howell, Lillie Bolin, Natalie Brown, Abby Cody, Justin Curry, Dominic Davis, Laila Degree, Brayden Harvey, McKenzie Foster, Sean McCurry, Braxton Powell, Emarie Pressley, Aiden Smith, Trayton Teal, Anna Reese Wooten, Symphony Harris, Conner Black, Phylicia Eubanks, Olivia Coplen, Parker Faircloth, Gavin Floyd, Jordayn Gantt, Kylee Lawson, Alona Noblett, Thomas Phillips, Alley Powers, Alex Stevens, Omari Wilson, Jayden Wingard, Cody Bull, Sierra Abernethy. 3rd grade - Charlie Black, Cheyenne Calhoun, Lanadia Hillman, Wensdae Lowe, Carter Pressley, Taylor Roper, Courtney Sassaman, K’Layjia Perry, Nathan Simpson, Savannah Teague, Brooke Waseman, Layla Benton, Daquan Bess, Teddy Brooks, Chloe Hale, Brooke Hamrick, Alex Hemphill, Abby Hord, Hayden Mills, Kaitlyn Odems, Angelo Paysour, Kendall Rayfield, Cole Richardson, Tyler Russell, John Swink, Addie Wallace, Isaiah Woods, Tamaria Johnson, Camden Cobb, Pamela Cary, David Creighton, K J Cruzan, Deziray Gantt, Aden Green, Keller Heath, Sydney Justice, Hayden Lawson, Ryan McMillan, Lilly Phillips, Aaron Plyler, Jordan Quick, Jayson Rodgers, Katelyn Rush, Kinsley Scism, Kendall Stone, Sergio Suarez, Macayden Ward, Tristian Pressley. 4th grade - Brenda Arroyo-Perez, Cameron Bell, Brooke Blanton, Lauren Bolton, Gabriel Cordle, Paxton Davis, Chloe Faircloth, Reagan Gaddy, Alexis Green, Curtis Hall, Malachi Huntsinger, C J Houser, Dezirae Jenkins, Sydney King, Hailey Lawson, Colton Mayes, James Petrilli, Austin Putnam, Zaylen Ramos, Jayden Rowland, Tijheer Scott, Carter Simpson, Stephen Springer, Mason Weaver, Ashton Wingard, Nathan Adkins, Kaylee Belew, Brittany Blanton, Melissa Brooks, Elijah Campbell, David Creighton, Amelia Ann Dupre, Jaydyn Dickson, Trinity Fields, Adam Harrelson, Ke’Azha Hartgrove, Syrah Hogue, Titus Hogue, Athan Howell, Chloe Hudson, Brianna Johns, Tony Latham, Colin Mates, Caden Pierce, Riley Powers, Arielle Ritch, L J Roberts, Ja’Qualyn Sanders, Curtis Simpson, Kaitlan Wilson. Perfect Attendance for 9 weeks: 2nd grade – Lucas Davis, Nathan Jackson, Gabriel Lubas, Cydnie McCurry, Karmen Rodgers, Taylor Wilson, Lilly Bolin, Dominic Davis, Emarie Pressley, Alex Suarez, Parker Faircloth, Gavin Floyd, Jordayn Gantt, Thomas Phillips, Alley Powers, Alex Stevens. 3rd grade - Charlie Black, Cheyenne Calhoun, Thomas Fair, Lanadia Hillman, Wensdae Lowe, K’Layjia Perry, Taylor Roper, Nathan Simpson, Brooke Waseman, Teddy Brooks, Tamaria Johnson, John Swink, Addie Wallace, Deziray Gantt, Aden Green, Hayden Lawson, Jordan Quick, Jayson Rodgers, Kinsley Scism, Kendall Stone. 4th grade – Lauren Bolton, Gabriel Cordle, Chloe Faircloth, Curtis Hall, Dezirae Jenkins, Sydney King, Colton Mayes, Austin Putnam, Jayden Rowland, Tijheer Scott, Mason Weaver, Melissa
Brooks, Elijah Campbell, Colin Mates, Ja’Qualyn Sanders, Kaitlan Wilson. Perfect Attendance for the year – 2nd grade – Karmen Rodgers, Alex Suarez, Jordayn Gantt 3rd grade – Charlie Black, Taylor Roper, Teddy Brooks, Hayden Lawson, Jayson Rodgers, Kendall Stone. 4th grade – Curtis Hall, Colton Mayes, Tijheer Scott, Melissa Brooks, Brianna Johns, Ja’Qualyn Sanders, Kaitlan Wilson. A Honor Roll – 2nd grade – Lucas Davis, Shyla Heath, Gabriel Lubas, Kensen Martin, Lucy McDaniel, Coley Peters, Dominic Davis, Brayden Harvey, Aiden Smith, Conner Black, Phylicia Eubanks, Parker Faircloth. 3rd grade – Charlie Black, Wensdae Lowe, Taylor Roper, Brooke Waseman, Pamela Cary, Chloe Hale, Brooke Hamrick, David Creighton Jr., Aaron Plyler. 4th grade – Brooke Blanton, Colton Mayes, Melissa Brooks, Colin Mates. AB Honor Roll – 2nd grade – Ke’ja Baker Parker, Ja’myah Crawford, Autumn Heffran, Landyn Howell, Nathan Jackson, Kyle Kelly-Dilbeck, KArmen Rodgers, Taylor Wilson, Bre Bull, Lillie Bolin, Natalie Brown, Justin Curry, MaKenzie Foster, Anna Reese Wooten, Laila Degree, Emarie Pressley, Cody Bull, Cambria Fee, Jordayn Gantt, Alona Noblett. 3rd grade - Cheyenne Calhoun, Carter Pressley, Nathan Simpson, Lanadia Hillman, Teddy Brooks, Camden Cobb, Alex Hemphill, Angelo Paysour, Kendall Rayfield, Tyler Russell, Addie Wallace, Kenneth Cruzan, Hayden Lawson, Ryan McMillan, Tristian Pressley, Jayson Rodgers, Kinsley Scism, Kendall Stone. 4th grade – Cameron Bell, Chloe Faircloth, Reagan Gaddy, Curtis Hall, C J Houser, Sydney King, James Petrilli, Austin Putnam, Stephen Springer, Mason Weaver, Ashton Wingard, Kaylee Belew, Brittany Blanton, Elijah Campbell, David Creighton, Jaydyn Dickson, Adam Harrelson, Nathan Howell, Trinity Fields, hloe Hudson, Tony Latham, Caden Pierce, Arielle Ritch, Amelia Ann Dupre. Presidential Education Award for outstand academic excellence: This award is for 4th grade students who have an overall A average in each subject for the entire school year. We have 9 students who will receive this award: Brittany Blanton, Brooke Blanton, Melissa Brooks, Arielle Ritch, Colin Mates, Chloe Faircloth, C J Houser, Colton Mayes, Austin Putnam. Science Award – Bre Bull, Symphony Harris, Alley Powers, Zachary Clary, Hayden Mills, David Creighton, Zaylen Ramos, Nathan Howell. Math Award – Nathan Jackson, Justin Curry, Jordayn Gantt, Taylor Roper, Camden Cobb, K J Cruzan, Austin Putnam, Arielle Ritch. Social Studies Award - Cydnie McCurry, Trayton Teal, Gavin Floyd, Cheyenne Calhoun, Tyler Russell, Kinsley Scism, Tijheer Scott, Jaydyn Dickson. Reading Award – Kensen Martin, Braxton Powell, Kylee Lawson, Brooke Waseman, John Swink, Aaron Plyler, Colton Mayes, Brittany Blanton. Recognize the Battle of the Books Team: Charlie Black, Wensdae Lowe, Addie Wallace, Angelo Paysour, Chloe Hale, Brooke Hamrick, Brittany Blanton, Brooke Blanton, Melissa Brooks. Spelling Award – Ja’Nyah Crawford, Dominic Davis, Cody Bull, Carter Pressley, Chloe Hale, Tristian Pressley, Stephen Springer, David Creighton. Recognize our school Spelling Bee winner: Nathan Howell Handwriting Award – Autumn Heffran, Aiden Smith, Parker Faircloth, Charlie Black, Brooke Hamrick, Lilly Phillips, Alexis Green,
Melissa Brooks. Most Improved Awards Most Improved in Reading : Cydnie McCurry, Jayden Wingard, Jeremiah Brooks, Most Improved in Math: Khamarr McSwain, Brenda Arroyo-Perez Most improved in bringing in homework: Alex Suarez Most improved overall in fourth grade: Caden Pierce Most improved in third grade: Katelyn Rush 4th grade Flag Raisers 1st semester - Kaitlin Wilson, Kaylee Belew, Gabriel Cordle 2nd semester – Elijah Campbell, Sydney King, Hailey Lawson Art Awards: Justin Curry, Emarie Pressley, Conner Black, Alona Noblett, Kensen Martin, Landyn Howell, Cole Richardson, Kaitlyn Odems, Keller Heath, Deziray Gantt, Brooke Waseman, Gavin Cutler, Riley Powers, Caden Pierce, Dezirae Jenkins, Ashton Wingard. Music Awards: Nathan Jackson, Taylor Wilson, Sean McCurry, Anna Reese Wooten, Jordayn Gantt, Makayla Martin, K’Layjia Perry, Charlie Black, Daquan Bess, Tamaria Johnson, Sydney Justice, Jayson Rodgers, Lauren Bolton, Chloe Faircloth, C J Houser, Amelia Ann Dupre, Colin Mates, Adam Harrelson. Recognize Honors Chorus Members: Jaydyn Dickson, Caden Pierce, Melissa Brooks. P E Awards – Lucas Davis, Brayden Harvey, Kylee Lawson, Courtney Sassaman, Angelo Paysour, Deziray Gantt, Dezirae Jenkins, Chloe Hudson. National Physical Fitness Award – All 3rd and 4th grade students participate in a physical fitness test every year. The test is given in the fall and again in the spring. The program consists of five events that measure muscular strength, cardio-respiratory endurance, speed and flexibility. Students will receive a patch and a certificate signed by president Obama. Students who passed the test in the fall enjoyed seeing a college basketball game at Gardner Webb University and students who passed this spring enjoyed an afternoon at the YMCA pool. K’Layjia Perry, Taylor Roper, Kinsley Scism, Sergio Suarez, Brooke Waseman, Brooke Hamrick, Cole Richardson, Addie Wallace, Isaiah Wood, Keller Heath, Wensdae Lowe, Daquan Bess, Kaitlyn Odems, Khamarr McSwain, Teddy Brooks, Chloe Hale, Tamaria Johnson, Tyler Russell, John Swink, David Creighton, Jordan Quick, Deziray Gantt, C J Houser, Dezirae Jenkins, Austin Putnam, Tijheer Scott, Kaylee Belew, Trinity Fields, Ke’Azha Hartgrove, Arielle Ritch, Jaqualyn Sanders, Tony Latham, Curtis Simpson, L J Roberts, Alexis Green, Adam Harrelson, Carter Simpson, Brenda Arroyo-Perez, Riley Powers, Caden Pierce, Kaitlan Wilson, Nathan Adkins, Chloe Faircloth, Curtis Hall. DAR Citizenship Award: (student gets a pin and certificate) Each year our fourth grade teachers choose a student who exemplifies the qualities of good citizenship: honest, trustworthy, loyal, truthful, cooperative, kind, unselfish, a good sport and determined to overcome obstacles. This years DAR Citizenship award goes to: Kaitlyn wilson AR Awards 200 point club: 4th graders: Brook Blanton, Brittany Blanton, Melissa Brooks, Nathan Howell 3rd graders: Jayson Rodgers, Wensdae Lowe 2nd grader: Dominic Davis 300 point club: Melissa Brooks, Brooke Blanton, Nathan Howell Top AR Readers 2nd grade Dominic Davis with 203.7 points 3rd grade Wensdae Lowe with 217.9 points 4th grade Melissa Brooks with 386.6 points
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Wednesday, June 22, 2016
CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT FOR JUNE
A Time to Not Only Wish These Individuals, But Everyone Who Had A Part In The 2015-16 School Year, for A Job Well Done! Monty Deaton – Health/Physical Education Teacher at Kings Mountain Middle School
Monty Deaton
Monty’s ties to the education scene in the Kings Mountain area go back to when he attended West Elementary, Central School, and Kings Mountain Junior and High School’s. He began teaching in 1995 at Kings Mountain High in the Exceptional Children Program teaching Earth Science and Algebra I. Monty transferred to Kings Mountain Middle the next year to teach Health and Physical Education, where he has now been teaching for 21 years. He has also coached multiple sports such as baseball, boys and girls basketball, football, and currently coaches golf and girls basketball. Monty is a graduate of Gardner-Webb University. Him and his wife, Amanda have a daughter, Makena, and a son, Camden. His advice to students, turn your life over to Jesus Christ and stay focused on doing God’s will.
Titus Hopper – Principal at Cleveland Early College High School
Titus Hopper
Titus graduated from NC State in the late 90’s, before taking his first job at Garner High School in Wake County as a Biology Teacher. Titus starting working in Cleveland County, when he joined Marion Intermediate as an administrative assistant prior to moving to teach 8th-grade science at Shelby Middle School. Later, he was asked to help launch C-STOP (currently TPA). After a few years at C-STOP, he accepted a position to teach math at Shelby High School. In 2011, as a North Carolina Principal Fellow, Titus started the pursuit of an administration degree, which he received from UNC Charlotte in 2013. This led to an assistant principal position at Hickory High. In 2014, Titus made his way back to Cleveland Co. as an assistant principal at Shelby Middle. Today he proudly enjoys the challenge Cleveland Early College High School presents. Titus is married to Michelle Renee’ and they have three dogs.
Trent Marty – Technology Facilitator at Burns High School
Trent Marty
Trent originally came to Cleveland County Schools to teach math at Kings Mountain Middle School. He spent three years there working with 7th and 8th graders on their math skills. Next, Trent spent five years at Cleveland Early College High School working with students in all math levels. For the past two years, he is proud to be a Bulldog serving at Burns High. Trent says that every day is a new challenge, and it keeps him excited about what each day will bring. He graduated from Kent State University in Ohio with degrees in Integrated Mathematics and K-12 Leadership. Trent is married to Maggie and they take care of a crazy beagle named Sam. He says its been a privilege to get to know many young people and teachers during his time in the county. Trent feels that the combination of hard working students and teachers will continue to make the area a great place to live.
Elaine McKinney– Custodian and Bus Driver: Springmore Elementary and Crest Middle Elaine has proudly worked at a custodian at Springmore, located in Boiling Springs, for nine years and also drives a bus for Crest Middle School. She has an Associate Degree in Early Childhood and is in the process of getting a teaching degree. Elaine is married to Greg McKinney and they have a 13-year-old son, Elijah and a 9-year-old daughter, Miranda. Her advice to the students she serves, “Always give it your all.” Elaine says she loves working with the children and letting them know that they are loved. She enjoys the fact that she gets to work for Cleveland County Schools, because it’s also the school system that her children attend.
Elaine McKinney Christy Scism – Teacher at James Love Elementary
Christy Scism
Christy just completed her second year with Cleveland County Schools teaching 3rd grade at James Love. A graduate of Robbinsville, NC, High School, she first came to the area as a student at Gardner-Webb University, where she obtained a degree in Elementary Education. Starting in August, she will stay connected with GWU to begin her pursuit of a masters. Calling her family - her rock, Christy’s husband is Crest graduate, Lee Scism and their two children are Peyton and Laney. Christy says that James Love is blessed to have a group of passionate teachers who work together to achieve student success. “We are determined to overcome any obstacle we may face.”
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