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Local woman who aided in manhunt says heart goes out to victims DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
The attention of a shocked nation was focused briefly on Cleveland County late last week as authorities closed in on a man suspected of a horrendous mass shooting that left nine dead in a Charleston church. At the center of that focus was Debbie Dills, an unassuming office manager for a Kings Mountain florist who spotted 21-year-old Dylann Roof on her way to work Thursday morning. She quickly notified authorities and Roof was apprehended without incident in neighboring Shelby around 11 a.m. As the national media descended on both Shelby and Kings Mountain in the aftermath of the exciting capture, Dills quickly found herself in front of CNN, NBC and Fox News televi-
sion cameras and a sought-after interview subject, including a live satellite inter- DYLAN STORM view with ROOF ABC’s “Good Morning America” Friday. Dills, for her part, was used to watching the news – not being the news. “It was a little overwhelming … it was awkward,” Dills said while standing behind Frady’s Florist reception desk Monday morning. “It was something I’ve never been through before.” By Friday afternoon, calls were still pouring in to the King Street florist owned by Todd and Rhonda Frady. Members of the press were looking for interviews
Revolutionary drama opens Friday night By Caleb Ryan Sigmon The costumes have gotten their last few stitches. The lights have been programmed. The stage has been swept. The weapons are loaded and ready for battle. It is time for “Liberty Mountain” to have a triumphant Opening Weekend! Playwright Robert Inman (former newscaster on Charlotte’s WBTV and author of numerous books, movies and plays) has skillfully crafted this captivating
story about the Battle of Kings Mountain. It features live onstage fighting, a wide-ranging scope of settings, adrenaline-rushing music and a story that will yank on your heartstrings. Even few new surprises and special effects that weren’t in last year’s premiere!
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Returning audiences to the Revolutionary drama “Liberty Mountain” should expect a larger, more powerful show with a few new twists. The story features new additions by playwright Bob Inman that were not in last Fall's pre-
attack at the AME church, one of the oldest black churches in the country. She said her heart was going out to the lives shattered in what appears to be a racially motivated attack by a Columbia, S.C., native with white supremacist leanings. “Really, the whole time the news people were here I was thinking ‘this isn’t about me,’” Dills said. “The focus should be down there. This was about nine people sitting in a bible study. I understand he needed to be caught, but my thoughts were always with the victims. It was such a terrible tragedy.” Roof was charged Friday with killing nine people during a prayer meeting at the iconic Charleston church on Wednesday night. A Charleston judge set his bond at $1 million. According to police, he toted a .45 caliber handgun
Debbie Dills, right, poses for a photo with her boss, Todd Frady, at Frady's Florist in Kings Mountain. . Dills and Frady made the initial call Thursday morning to KMPD Officer Shane Davis who relayed to Shelby police that the suspect's black Hyundai was traveling on US Highway 74 west. Shelby police arrested Roof without incident and on Thursday evening took him to the Shelby Municipal Airport and flown back to Charleston, SC. Photo by DAVE BLANTON to the church that evening and quietly participated in bible study for about an hour before opening fire on
Second Baptist pastor retiring ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
Personable and popular Rev. James Thaddeaus Lochridge Jr., 66, is retiring June 30 from Second Baptist Church and returning to what he calls his roots. “I grew up in the Tropics with the Filipinos as a son of missionary parents and the old saying 'what goes around comes around,'' could apply to me,'' said Lochridge, who will be a pensioner ( the name for retirees) in Aruba, an island 19 miles long and six miles wide, 15 miles from Vene-
zuela, and a nearly four hour flight from Atlanta. Lochridge said he had been praying about retirement for at least two years and his brother, Billy, called from Atlanta one day with the news that he believed God was calling James and Belinda to Aruba. Billy said he needed his brother to supervise his property there and the building of an apartment complex. “Billy said he was sitting at his sewing machine (he's a well known dress designer who fashions wedding dresses, etc.) and said that he wanted his brother
and sister-in-law to retire in Aruba. For 27 years their parents, Mary and the Rev. James Lochridge Sr., were missionaries to the Philippines. The Kings Mountain Lochridges are advertising their spacious home for sale and disposing of furnishings. Then, they will pack their clothes and head for the airport. “We're getting excited,'' said Preacher Lochridge who said he will miss the congregation he has served nine years, the longest tenure during his ministry. See PASTOR, Page 7
Rev. JAMES T. LOCHRIDGE JR. – “My best today is acceptable unto the Lord, but my best tomorrow should be better than it was today because I should have learned something”
miere. Half of the cast is 100 percent new and the other half is from last year but all are in new roles with the exception of a few. Jeremy Homesley is reprising his role as Major Patrick Ferguson. A few $100 tickets are available for Friday night's opening which is an event mostly See POWERFUL, Page 7
City Council adopts $39.3 M budget Without comment from the public, Kings Mountain City Council last Tuesday unanimously Marilyn Sellers adopted a City Manager $39.3 M budget for fiscal year 2015-16. “This is a tight, lean budget which focuses on infrastructure upgrades and also expansion to meet future
“Let freedom sing” at El Bethel Sunday El Bethel United Methodist Church will present “Let Freedom Sing,'' a patriotic gospel/inspirational singing open to the public on Sunday, June 28, at 5 p.m. A love offering will be ac-
cepted on behalf of the mission team's work, a safe water project, for Medio Queso, Costa Rica. Those attending are invited to take their favorite food pick-up to share with everyone after the program.
economic development needs that will bring additional revenues to the city along with job creation,'' said City Manager Marilyn Sellers. The only addition from the original budget proposed by Sellers at a work session with council recently was
her announcement of a 2% cost of living raise to city employees. This the third and last fiscal year that Kings Mountain residents will pay a 7 1/2% increase in water and sewer to pay back the state for the interest free $33 M loan the city borrowed for major improvements, in-
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■ OBITUARIES KINGS MOUNTAIN - Carl Barnett, age 56, resident of Kings Mountain, NC died June 17, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC. He was born in California to the late Carl Eckford Barnett and Marie Davis Stacey. He was also preCarrol R. Dills KINGS MOUNTAIN - Carrol R. Dills, age 80, resident of Gastonia, N.C., formerly of Kings Mountain, NC went to her eternal home on June 19, 2015. She was born in Gaston County to the late William K. Reagan and Ruth Reagan. She was also preceded in death by her husband James I. Dills and 3 sisters. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved and served the Lord with all her heart. Vickey Grayson SHELBY - Vickey Church Grayson, 56, died Thursday, June 18, 2015, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick “Bill” and Mary Justice Church. She was a member of Union Baptist Church, and a volunteer with Hospice Michelle Goode KINGS MOUNTAIN - Helena Michelle Goode, age 37, resident of 105 N. Railroad Ave. Kings Mountain, NC died June 14, 2015. Esther Griffin Plummer SHELBY- Esther Griffin Plummer, 99, passed away Wednesday June 17, 2015 at Cleveland Pines. A native of Harris county, Texas,
ceded in death by his brothers, Marvin Barnett and Ronald Stacey. He was a good loving brother. He is survived by his sons Stephen and John Wesley, daughter Charlene, brothers Tony Barnett and Dallas Stacey and Douglas Millar. A small memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. Guest register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, N.C. Mrs. Dills’ family would like to extend a special thanks to Anita Friday for her special care and love. A funeral service was held at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Monday, June 22 at 2 p.m., with Tommy Lawson officiating. Visitation was from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina of Cleveland County. She had a love for the outdoors, and was a fighter and survivor of cancer for 12 years. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday at Union Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. She was born in El Paso, TX. She loved fishing and reading. A family service was held at El Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Saturday, June 20, at 10 a.m. she was the daughter of the late John Reese and Anna E. Olin Griffin. A memorial service was held 10 a.m. Friday at Hoey United Methodist Church. Burial will be private at a later date.
Pair of KM YMCA softball teams advance to state tournament The summer time sure is sweet for the Kings Mountain Family YMCA’s All-Star Baseball and Softball leagues! The Kings Mountain YMCA's All-Stars teams from both sports have been practicing for weeks since the end of regular season in preparation for each league's Dixie Youth District tournament. The last few sizzling days of summer offered some difficult days for ball in the sun, however that didn't stop Head Coach Meshell Pence & Asst. Coach Larry Reynolds of the 9-10 All-Star team and Head Coach Deanna Harmon of the 11-12 All-Star team from putting up a fight for the District Championship Title! Both Softball District tournaments took place at Boger City over this past weekend. Meshell took her U-10 team through a 7-2 first game win followed by a 17-5 domination that cleared the way for a state tournament future! Deanna and the U-12 girls advanced through their first game Thursday night with a 15-12 victory, followed by a 15-5 win on Saturday. The U-12 team brought home both the District
Championship as well as the District Sportsmanship Award! The girls have worked tremendously hard this season and are not quite done yet, as both teams are scheduled to compete at the state level in Burgaw, NC on July 17-22. The Kings Mountain Family YMCA will be hosting the Dixie Youth 9-10 Kid Pitch Baseball District Tournament this Saturday, June 27 through July 1 where Kings Mountain will be putting two teams into the tournament to face neighboring teams like Bessemer City, Burke County, Tryon, West Lincoln and Boger City. The winner of this tournament will advance to compete against teams from all over North Carolina at the Dixie State Tournament later this summer.
ARRESTS JUNE 18: Jarren Matthew Motsinger, 18, Clover, SC, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, $2500 bond, secured. JUNE 18: Tommy Malaythong, 27, 101 Trotter Lane, giving fictitious information to officer. JUNE 19: Cynthia Mullinax Shull, 42, Vale, NC, simple worthless check, criminal summons. CITATIONS JUNE 13: Benjamin Edward Lewis Wilson, 23, Shelby, revoked license. JUNE 13: Samuel Valentine Mayoral, 19, 213 Bell Road, Trailer 2, speeding. JUNE 13: Crystal Hope Allen, 31, Mount Holly, speeding. JUNE 13: Chris Herman Stiles, 35, Vale, no seat belt. JUNE 13: Cassie Marie Yow, 23, 206 Morris St., running red light. JUNE 13: Maria Delaluz Renfro, 37, 811 Second St., no seat belt. JUNE 13: Dana Leigh Spiering, 624 Margrace Road, speeding. JUNE 14: Tammy Lynn Short, 41, 208 Lawson Lane, no operator's license. JUNE 14: Katelyn Brooke Loman, 22, Grover, expired tag, no current electronic inspection of vehicle. JUNE 14: Christopher Tyrese Addison, 23, Grover, revoked license JUNE 14: Clayton Darrin Moore Jr., 24, Gastonia, revoked license. JUNE 14: A 17-year-old male was cited for driving without a license. JUNE 15: Monica Mitchell, 41, Lawndale, expired tag. JUNE 15: Matthew Devan Skarpalezos, 25, Gastonia, revoked license. JUNE 15: Chelcie Charde Louise Lasane, 18, 4345 Kings Mountain Highway, possession of drug paraphernalia. JUNE 15: Brawdus Kelly Littlejohn, 34, Grover, revoked license. JUNE 15: Laura Childers Collins, 40, Blacksburg, SC, open container in passenger area of car. JUNE 16: Nicholas Taylor Matola, 18, 507 Deerfield Dr., expired tag, JUNE 17: Brian Alexander Drum, 47, 814 Landing St., speeding. JUNE 19: Holly Ann Leach, 21, 308 W. Gold St. Apt. 7, child seat belt violation, red light violation. JUNE 19: Ashley Lynn Proctor, 20, Dallas, expired tag, no electronic inspection of vehicle.
JUNE 19: Donald Theodore Keith Butler, 19, 131 Surratte Dr., expired tag, no current electronic inspection of vehicle. JUNE 19: Kelly Christine Bowen, 26, Shelby, expired tag. JUNE 19: Amber Nicole Jones, 24, Gastonia, revoked license. JUNE 19: Shaunca Denise Starkes, 30, 5011 Pennington Place, Apt. 50, no operator's license. JUNE 19: Cassie Michelle Bridges, 27, Cherryville, no operator's license, expired tag. JUNE 19: David Lawrence Blackburn Jr., 43, 305 Unity Church Rd., expired tag. JUNE 19: Donn Scott Reid Jr., 43, Gastonia expired tag, no electronic inspection of v vehicle. JUNE 20: Jeremy Ulysses Wallace, 31, Mooresboro, failing to comply with restrictions on driver’s license. JUNE 20: Janet Marie Garner, 23, Gastonia, revoked tag, revoked driver’s license, no insurance JUNE 20: Antoine Pierre Strickland, 32, Gastonia, revoked license. JUNE 20: Demetra Lafay Davis, 24, 1900 Alpine Dr., no child seat belt JUNE 20: Ticiria Nicole Hughes, 23, Gastonia, no seat belt. JUNE 20: David Dean Owens, 20, Bessemer City, revoked license JUNE 20: Deborah Quinell Williams, 34, 520 Harmon Court, revoked license, no child seat belt. JUNE 20: Solita Renee Perry, 26, 301 Fairdale St., no operator's license, expired tag. JUNE 20: Christy Kimyill Grier, 38, 5075 Pennington Place, failure to carry driver's license and registration card, revoked license, no insurance, expired tag, no vehicle inspection. JUNE 20: James Edward Martin, 70, 102 Cedar Ave., speeding. JUNE 21: Ana Liliana Sandoval, 24, Richmond, Va., no operator's license. JUNE 21: Kenneth Chad Lail, 44, 106 Scarlet Dr., revoked license, expired tag, no vehicle inspection. JUNE 21: Ashley Dayelle White-Hill, 27, 412 Mountain Spring Court, Apt. 204, no operator's license. JUNE 21: Gregory Keith Young II, 23, 101 School St., no operator's license, no child seat belt. JUNE 21: Michael Andrew Courtemanche, 24, Bessemer City, expired tag, failure to carry a valid driver's license.
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JUNE 21: Jimmy Louis Roland, 47, expired tag, no insurance. JUNE 21: Daniel Corey Cantrell, 26, expired tag. JUNE 21: Kason Flay Watkins, 18, Grover, no operator's license. JUNE 22: Kaitlin Paige Goodson, 23, 318 Crocker Rd., possession of Schedule II Methylphendate and possession marijuana. JUNE 22: Tamara Michelle Bingham, 32, Bessemer City, no operator's license. JUNE 22: Markel Erjaz Hemphill, 20, 803 W. King St. Apt. 20, expired tag. JUNE 22: Michael Alan Nixon III, 24, Bessemer City, possession marijuana. JUNE 22: Kaitlin Paige Goodson, 23, 318 Crocker Road, revoked tag, no insurance. INCIDENTS JUNE 15: Campers Inn, 615 Broadview Dr., reported theft of four spare tires for a travel trailer valued at $600 each. JUNE 16: Computer Service Center, 201-4 East King St., reported a break-in and theft of four laptop computers valued at $2,720 and damage to an exterior glass door. JUNE 17: A resident of Belvedere Circle reported a break-in and damage to a back door. JUNE 18: A resident of Long Branch Road reported theft of a debit card. JUNE 19: Faunce Realty, 116 E. Mountain St., reported damage to a window. JUNE 21: Rockwood Lithium, 348 Holiday Inn Drive, reported that an unknown subject drove a 2002 Ford Taurus through the security gate and abandoned it behind a building at the back of the property. Property damage was estimated at $300. JUNE 22: Boost Mobile, 600 E. King St., reported a break-in and damage to a glass door and theft of assorted phones and currency. WRECKS JUNE 6: Officer M.D. Butler said that vehicles operated by David Davis Sr., Bessemer City, and Reavan McDowell of Grover collided at the entrance of Bojangles when Davis was turning his 2012 Chevrolet into the parking lot. Property damages were estimated at $4,000. BC-KM Rescue took the injured to Kings Mountain Hospital. JUNE 12: Officer J. L. Dee said that Kaleb Rostmeyer of Gastonia, operating a 2008 Hyundai, entered the intersection of Gold and Railroad Avenue and struck a 2004
Chevrolet operated by Nicole Cabaniss, 1118 Phifer Road. Property damage was estimated at $4500. JUNE 12: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Andrew Phenix Brown, 1714 Kings Row Dr. Apt. 203, operating a 2007 Toyota, struck a 2007 Nissan operated by Rosie Green of Charlotte. The accident happened on King Street. Property damages were minor. JUNE 13: Officer J. L. Dee said that Gregory Lee Bradshaw of Bessemer City, operating a 2008 Ford, turned his vehicle too close to the gas island at 314 N. Piedmont Ave. and hit the cement barrier between the gas pump. Property damage was estimated at $1500. JUNE 15: Officer Kyle Bell said that Roy Irvin Bell, 105 Bain Rd., was attempting to change lanes in his 1994 Chevrolet and struck a 2001 Toyota operated by Cody Sage Odell Carpenter, 939 Stony Point Rd, also traveling East on US 74 Business. Property damage was minor. JUNE 16: Officer Chi Ming Lai said that Robert Wayne Sayer, 144 Dunes Dr., operating a 2014 Mazda, backed into a 2005 Jaguar operated by Sergey Vichmoore, Conway, SC, at the drive-through at McDonald's on York Road. Property damage was estimated at $2,000. JUNE 17: Officer F. L. Wittington said that a 2010 Dodge operated by Donald Peter Judge, Fairfax, Va.. struck a 1997 Ford operated by Jeffrey Thomas Williams, 1309 York Road. The accident happened on York Road as Williams was stopped for a red light at the off ramp from I-85 South to York Road. Williams tried to get his vehicle out of the way and the car was hit in the side after the Judge vehicle came off the guard rail. Judge was transported to Kings Mountain Hospital. Property damages were estimated at $4,000. JUNE 17: A 2001 Jeep owned by Johnathan Frady, 5425 Creek Run Court, was struck by a hit and run driver in the parking lot of WalMart on Shelby Road. Property damage was estimated at $900. JUNE 17: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Nathaniel A. Onunekwu, Austell, Ga., lost control of his 2001 Mercedes Benz on I-85 south and was struck by a 2000 BMW operated by Tommy Malaythong, 101 Trotter Lane. Both drivers were taken to the hospital. Property damage was estimated at $7500.
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Summer Camp at the YMCA Firefighter King retiring July 19 not ready to turn in his gear yet ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
Volunteer Robert Wingo gets a hand from daughter and YMCA employee Ranata Wingo dishing out hot dogs at the YMCA Friday to help kick off the Y’s Summer Camp. Camp runs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays.
Kids and counselors brave the sultry heat to partake in a dance game Friday on the first day of the YMCA’s summer camp. Over 80 were already registered on day one and registration remains opens.
A firefighter all his adult life, Captain Bobby King is retiring July 10 after 40 years with the Kings Mountain Fire Department but he won't turn in his turnout gear yet. “The Fire Department has been his life and he plans to come back as a volunteer and work some part time,'' said Chief Frank Burns. In fact the name King has been synonymous with the Fire Department and the Police Department in Kings Mountain. At one time Bobby and three of his brothers, Tommy, the late David King, the late Jimmy King and Joe King all volunteered at the fire department. His father, Ellis, was active in the police department and fire department, Tommy King was a Sergeant in KMPD and retired as a county magistrate, and Joe King, also a former KM policeman, retired as a deputy in the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department. In later years Bobby saw his nephew, T. J. King, become a full-time fireman with KMFD. “I have learned a lot from my uncle and the history of the fire department,'' said T. J. King. Bobby's late sister Barbara Wright was a secretary in the Gaston County Police Department and his other two sisters, Janelle Wood of Bessemer City
CAPTAIN BOBBY KING and Susan King of Kings Mountain followed other careers. King said that he will always remember fires that happened during Christmas holidays. Back in the late 1980s fireman were called to a home on Branch Street where the mother tried to save two children. The Christmas tree fell in the living room, adding to the disaster, where an 8-yearold child had run from the bedroom in a n attempt to get out of the burning house. The St. Matthew's Lutheran Church fire happened on Christmas and other fires he recalled were the Margrace Mill fire, Comfort Inn fire, Pine Manor Apartments fire at Christmas and the Pauline Mill fire. The late Gene Tignor hired Bobby King at the old fire department beside the old city hall on Piedmont Avenue ( the site of the current police department.) His gear: boots, a rubber raincoat, a helmet
and orange rubber gloves. “We had a time trying to maneuver a fire truck in that bay,'' he recalled. KMFD had no smoke detectors until 1980 and since then firemen have installed over 4,000 in homes in the community. “Everything has changed, all for the best,'' says King who graduated from Kings Mountain High in 1972 and went to work for the city electric department for 18 months. In 1975 he and Jerry White helped build the Kings Mountain Fire Museum which holds the oldest fire trucks and much more memorabilia. Fire Station No. 1 was constructed beside City Hall in 1979 and a satellite station went up in the western section of the city in September 2002. “We used to call those old uniforms we wore shrink wraps,'' laughed Bobby, who said they were made of cotton duck back in 1977-78. King started volunteering at the fire department in 1975. Before becoming a full time fireman, he worked for the late city councilman Corbet Nicholson at City Heating & Air, and later at Eaton Corporation. He was also a reserve deputy sheriff for five years. Officer of the Year, Firefighter of the Year twice, and KM Jaycees Firefighter of the Year, King rose through the ranks in KMFD from See KING, PAGE 11
July 4 in KM: Music, merriment, militia battles and fireworks Campers get in a frenzied game of Minnows and Sharks at YMCA baseball field on the first day of camp Friday. The Y has partnered with Cleveland County Schools to provide healthy meals every day. Camp also includes swimming, daily devotion, arts and crafts, plenty of exercise and family fun time.
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Beginning at 9 p.m., there will be a patriotic opening ceremony with a parade featuring the Loch Norman Pipe Band and the colonial militias led by Mayor Rick Murphrey. Cannon nightfire will signal a mock battle between the British and the patriot militias fighting up the “mountain”. The Patriot’s victory signal will start the “Revolutionary 4th” fireworks show. Visitors are encouraged to bring a blanket or folding chairs to the field within the walking track at the park. Relax and enjoy the live music with fireworks beginning at 9:30 p.m. Sponsors for the “Revolutionary 4th” include the City of Kings Mountain and Tourism Development Authority, 238 Cherokee Grill, Bojangle’s, and Gaston Rentals. Check out next week’s Herald for details about the fireworks extravaganza orchestrated by longtime pyrotechnician Scott Neisler.
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Robert Henry, a Patriot at Mural returned to KM Historical Museum the Battle of Kings Mountain A mural depicting a Revolutionary War scene that for more than a generation was located in the old U.S. Post Office downtown has been returned to its original home, now the site of the Kings Mountain Historical Museum. Painted by Verona Burkhard in 1941, the work is thought to exemplify New Deal artwork and has long been a source of pride for the community. Burkhard was commissioned to do the painting, which is 14 ft. by 5 ft., by the Roosevelt-established Federal Works agency. She was paid $750 at the time.
When the historic post office was replaced with a modern building on Gold St. in the late 1980s, the painting found a new home in Kings Mountain’s City Hall. But recently city leaders, including Mayor Rick Murphrey and Kings Mountain Historical Museum director Adria Focht, felt that the museum was a more appropriate home for the popular and eye-catching Depression era painting. The move, carried out by professional art handlers last week, also coincides with the 75th anniversary of the opening of the origi-
nal post office, which itself was a New Deal project. The former Kings Mountain Post Office building has been entered into the National Register of Historic Places, the official list of the nation's historic places worthy of preservation. The July 1 anniversary event will include an official presentation of the official entry in the National Register of Historic Places and a tour of the building led by Davyd Foard Hood, architecture and landscape historian who prepared the nomination. The public is invited.
Workmen, above, load the Revolutionary War painting from Kings Mountain City Hall and move it to its former home at the old US Post Office, now the home of the Kings Mountain Historical Museum.
(Ed. note – Clyde Holland has researched information about Robert Henry who fought in the Revolutionary War Battle of 1780 at Kings Mountain. He suggests that those attending Bob Inman's drama, “Liberty Mountain” this summer may recognize some of the characters in the roles of local patriots.) by CLYDE HOLLAND Robert Henry was born on Feb. 10, 1765 in Tryon County (now Gaston County), North Carolina along the Catawba River. Robert fought at the battle of Kings Mountain with the Lincoln County Militia. During the battle Robert laid down behind a log for protection. In this position he had a clear shot at the Loyalists. The Loyalist charged with fixed bayonets. One of the Loyalist charged at Robert, the Loyalist bayonet ran down the barrel of Robert's rifle, piercing Robert's left hand, and pining the hand to Robert’s left thigh. Somehow Robert was able to fire his rifle killing the loyalist attacker instantly. Robert was left with the dilemma of how to extract himself from the impaling bayonet and its attached rifle with his right hand. No matter how hard he struggled he could not free himself. William Caldwell saw his friends’ predicament and rushed to his rescue. Pulling the rifle out of Robert’s thigh Caldwell was puzzled as to how to remove the bayonet from Robert’s hand. Caldwell did the only thing he could think of and kicked Robert’s hand free. After the battle Robert’s friends and neighbors Hugh
ROBERT HENRY Ewing and Andrew Berry helped Robert to his home. The next morning, Isabella Henry, Robert’s mother, tenderly applied a poultice of ashes from the fireplace. Henry, healed of his wounds, would make a name of himself. He moved to Buncombe County, North Carolina where he became the first teacher, surveyor, lawyer and doctor of the county. He surveyed the Tennessee and North Carolina border. It has been stated that no survey conducted has ever been successfully challenged in court. In his 94th year he sat for this tin type portrait. Robert died a magnificent death as well. In January 1863, Robert’s grandson was visiting a neighbor who asked him to ask Robert if he could borrow his
slaves the next day. The lad went to Robert to make the request known and Robert replied that the neighbor could not have his slaves tomorrow as the slaves would be busy digging his grave. Upon hearing this reply, the neighbor told his wife he was worried about the old man and insisted they go immediately to see Robert. Robert had just completed his dinner as the neighbors arrived. Robert slept on two bear skins on the floor and lay down. Upon reclining Robert requested that someone straighten out his legs and the request was completed. Robert requested they cross his arms across his chest and the request was completed. At that moment on 6 January 1863 Robert’s life was also completed, just days short of his 98th birthday.''
Facility New exhibit coming to KM “Kings Mountain's and grocery stores that fed inspections Cleveland County Health Department inspected area facilities during the week June 15-19 and included the following in this area: Eaton Corporation Cafeteria, 99, and Washington Outreach Ministry, Stony Point Road, 100.
Food History is Pig Pickin' and Finger Lickin'' is the new exhibit which opened on June 20 and will continue through Oct. 17 at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum. This exhibit will explore the local farms, restaurants
the people of this region through the generations and look at how food production, storage preparation and consumption have revolved sinde the first Europeans settled in this area. Admission is free.
BACK HOME – Visitors to the Kings Mountain Hisitorical Museum on July 1 and the 75th anniversary of the opening of the US Post Office on E. Mountain Street can see the handsome painting above the door in the lobby and get a tour of the facility.
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■ MEDITATION Who me? Yes, you! (Matthew 5:48) “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in James Lochridge, Jr. heaven is perPastor fect.” As a child growing up in the Philippines, we used to play a game called, “Who stole the cookie from the cookie pot?” While clapping a simple rhythm, participants would speak a line in unison asking the question above. “It” would then call out one of the preassigned numbers to those in the circle and that person would say, “Who Me?” to which the whole group would reply, “Yes,
you!” The new target would then say, “Not me!” and the group would answer, “Then who?” and the target would call out a new number and the process continued. The trick was to keep the clapping rhythm going and not get flustered and off beat either in clapping or in the rhythm of the talking that was going on. It was fun and harder than it might seem. Our text is directed at each one of us and it is not a game. It is a command. “Be perfect.” Many would claim that an impossibility. But when we are in right relationship and fellowship with God through faith in Jesus, this is the goal He says we are to set our sights on. This not just a New Testament command. In Genesis 17:1, God told Abram to “walk before Me, and be thou perfect.” There is a dif-
ference though in the two settings. Abram was to walk “perfectly” by keeping the law; a tall order indeed. Paul later told the Galatian church that the law had been a “schoolmaster” (Gal. 3:24-25) and the main lesson we learn from it is that in our own strength, we will fail every time. That’s why Romans 3:23 says, “All have sinned” and Ephesians 2:3 explains that it is our “nature.” So how does God expect us to attain such a lofty goal? Again, the Apostle Paul is enlightened by the Holy Spirit to record for us the answer. In 2 Corinthians 5:17, he says, “If any man be in Christ, he is a new creation; old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” Bill Gaither wrote a song based on the personal testimony of Doug Oldham that has a line that reads, “Thanks
to Calvary, I’m not the man I used to be.” How true. Praise the Lord! When one accepts God’s grace gift of salvation by repenting (turning away from our sin) and trusting that Jesus paid his/her sin debt to God on the cross and rose victoriously over sin and the grave, God makes him/her a “new creation” with a clean slate. Then the admonition is, from this point forward, “Be perfect.” Do we still sin? Sadly, most often we do. But 1 John 1:9 assures us that when we sin, if we will confess it to (agree with) God and repent (turn from and with His help determine to try and not repeat the offense), He will forgive us and cleanse us and we start off once again as though “perfect.” Hallelujah! And I think God cheers us on saying, “Now stay that way!”
Esther Gathering Friday Bethel Ministries will present “Esther Gathering” on Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m. Panelists will be Pastor Lisa Bowers, Apostle Marlene Jefferies, and Prophetess Panisla Rice at Kingdom Living Ministries, 308 Linwood Road, Gastonia. All are welcome.
Galilee Vacation Bible School Galilee United Methodist Church will hold Vacation Bible School Praise Party on June 29, June 30 and July 1 from 5:45-8 p.m. Pastor Betty Brown invites the public.
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Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member Life Enrichment Center 701 E. Gold St. Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church Kings Mountain YMCA 211 Cleveland Ave. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917 Burning Bush House of God 310 Long Branch Rd (KM) Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247 Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015
Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152 Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697 Church at Kings Mountain 108 E. Mountain St. (KM Women’s Club Bldg.) 704-739-1323
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Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773
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Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477
El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174
Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310
Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 602 Canterbury Road 704-739-9939
David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555
Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496
Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com
Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road 704-739-8396
East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215
Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997
East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/KM Hwy. 704-739-7367 Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055
Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206 First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651
First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143 First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072 First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266 Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011 Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351 Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062 Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888
Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000 Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714 Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516 Life of Worship Ministries 405 S. Cherokee St. 704-777-2927 Kings Mtn. Dream Center 1128 York Road 704-739-8496 Tim & Angie Goates, Pastors www.kmdreamcenter.com
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■ LIFESTYLES
CLASS OF 1960 REUNION – Pictured are members of the Kings Mountain High School Class of 1960 at a recent reunion in Kings Mountain. Front row, from left, Dean Fleming, Roy Hammett, Louzelle Smith Durden, Dianna Neal Allen, Martha Raines Myers, Rose Ince, Brenda Lou Bridges Reid, Jewel Cooper, Brenda Hannon, Frances Styers Bridges; second row, from left, LeCompte Wright, David Roberts, Jeanne Hastings Bridges, Rosann Smith Hovis; third row, from left, Chalmers Johnson, Jerry Blalock, Gary Blanton, Gary Johnson, Paul Fulton, Jim Plonk, Sarah Cox Shaw, Tom Watson and Mike Ware. Photo by I.G. ALEXANDER
KM Historical Museum unveils new exhibit with 'history in the tasting' Friday “Pig pickin & Finger Lickin: Kings Mountain's Food Industry,'' the new exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum, was unveiled Friday with a “history in the tasting” event hosted by Adria Focht and the museum staff and directors. The “tasters” were numerous Kings Mountain citizens, including Mayor and Mrs. Rick Murphrey and city council included qualla, a traditional American Indian beverage made with sumac and honey; blueberry shrub, a drink containing blueberries, water, vinegar and sugar; haymakers punch made with cool water, fresh ginger, honey, and apple cider vinegar; venison stew, homemade from traditional Cherokee recipes with locally
hunted deer; pit cooked pork barbecue, slow cooked overnight by Red Bridges BBQ of Shelby; hush puppies and slaw from Red Bridges BBQ, both Southern classics; pickled watermelon rind and mild Southern chow chow from Rhodesdale Farm; pimento cheese made with real hoop cheese by Linwood Restaurant; black walnut ice cream from Tony's, Gastonia; and Dolly Madison cake, the First Lady's famous ginger, black pepper, and cardamom cake by Chef Marti Mongiello, The Inn of the Patriots, Grover. Mongiello served cake slices topped with black walnut ice cream. The exhibit, which will continue through October, features local farms, restaurants and grocery stores that
fed the people of this region through the generations and takes a look at how food production, storage, preparation and consumption have evolved since the first Europeans settled in this area. “Historical shifts in our relationship with food can reveal a great deal about our culture,'' says Focht. Among the exhibits are scales from W. A. Mauney Store 1890 donated by Charlie and Marion Carpenter; milk bottles from local dairies; a 1930 adding machine donated by Alice Smith and Tom Bennett; numerous photographs of the old Mountain View Hotel; and othe pictures and news clippings of businesses including Red Bridges BBQ Lodge, Linwood Restaurant, Goody Goody BBQ, Burger Barn which gave us a first taste of fast food, cookbooks from numerous churches, dinnerware, large cannery and pots for canning, freezing, storing garden produce, a 1940 pea huller and slicer sold at Bridges Hardware in the 1950s, old ice cream freezers, a 1890 cast iron apple parer that belonged to Addie Bridges, dresses made of gingham and pretty aprons, Rania Isabelle Mongiello shies away from the camera dairy feed sacks, wines from while feasting on a Dolly Madison cake and black walnut area wineries and tasting, ice cream, a concoction of her father Marti Mongiello, the photographs of local businesses include Blalock's Groowner and operator of Grover’s The Inn of the Patriots.
'Earth and Fire' Pottery Festival to open Saturday with reception The Southern Arts Society's 5th annual 'Earth and Fire' pottery festival will be kicked off Saturday with an opening reception from 6-8 p.m. at the Depot. Live music by Log Cabin String Band, refreshments and visits with over 20 regional potters will be featured. The reception is free and open to the public. Traditional folkware pottery will be available along with contemporary artistic creations. “Earth and Fire” is sponsored by Historic Kings Mountain Tourism & Development Authority and Southern Arts Society. Potters at the festival will include Judy Abdelaziz, Kenneth Bean, Dianna Bessette, Ronald Blackburn, Lea Chrisawn, Charles Chrisco, Renee Clemmer, Deborah Gerard, Vicki Gill, Allen Griffin, Debra Hood, Dorothy Houlditch, J.
Doug Knotts, Richard Lee, Molly Lithgo, Barry Lockman, Renee Matthews, Rick J. Moss, John and Jan Myers, Katherine Petke, Carol Picard, and Jim Rientjes. Pottery Fest will continue through July 24. Gallery and gift shop hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 pm. DOUG KNOTTS
JUDY ABDELAZIZ
JIM RIENTJES
CHARLES CHRISCO
Kings Mountain Historical Museum board member Diane Toffolo serves up blueberry shrub, qualla and haymaker’s punch at Friday’s food tasting. cery, which was located at one time downtown, and Griffin Drug Store, among others. A conversation piece was a empty box of Whitman Samplers and assortment of candies. There is no admission chage to the Museum which is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the historical US Post Office building, 100 East Mountain Street.
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KMHS Class of 1948 held reunion on June 13 Eight class members and their spouses and guests enjoyed the 67th year Kings Mountain High School Class of 1948 reunion June 13 at Mountain View Restaurant. Oren Fulton welcomed the group and Bob Patterson led the invocation. Beulah Rhea Spivey and Chloe Lynn Sparks let candles in memory of deceased classmates and beloved English teacher Alice Riden-
hour Wise, who died June 5, 2015. Mrs. Wise was the last teacher of all the previous teachers, principals and superintendents, tho had been to the reunions. Fifty percent of the Class of 1948 is deceased. Each class member remarked of their activities and family. Beulah Rhea Spivey and husband, Jim Spivey, had the largest family, a total of 36, including four sons,
Bible School at East Gold Grab your expedition gear and prepare for “Journey Off the Map” at East Gold Street W esleyan Church July 5-9 for Vacation Bible School and discover truths about Jesus, the Ultimate Guide. The
Tangled Brush Tree House will be used for Bible study, Survival Springs for snacks, Rushing Water for music, Boulder Bridge for mission study and Shady Grove for crafts. Bible School will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Fun Day June 27 at Gloryland Baptist Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church, 101 Benfield Rd., will have a free Fun Day for all ages on June 27 from noon until. Games,
singing groups, and food to enjoy. Call Pastor David Murray for more information at 704-740-7212.
DRAMA: opens Friday night
two daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bob Patterson traveled the longest distance from his home in Waco, Texas. Geraldine Cobb Hullender and husband, Ralph Hullender, who have two daughters and two grandchildren, traveled from their home in Jessup, Ga. To attend the reunion. The class will hold its next reunion in 2017.
Boyles On Dean’s List Will Boyles, student at Wake Forest University, is listed on the spring Dean’s list. To qualify for the Dean’s list students must have a 3.4 grade point average and no grade below C. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Boyles of Kings Mountain.
next couple years and this comes from the dedication and hard work of the staff and from a proactive mayor and city council,'' said Sellers. NTE, Energy, one of the big projects, expects to break ground off Dixon School Road this summer. Sellers said the city stands to end the year with about 23% fund balance, 15% more than the Local
Government Commission recommends for municipalities. Sellers said the city has made huge strides in technology, among other areas, and projected a savings in natural gas sales at 41 percent. She said she has hired two full time employees and five part time employees to add to a staff of 200. Mayor Rick Murphrey also took the occasion to give kudos to the staff.
''In 1993-94 when I got on city council the general fund was $22,000 in the negative and today it's over $3 million That's due to a lot of hard work, a lot of good councils, and a lot of good people, especially the council and staff we have today.” Sellers also thanked the staff and department heads and assured them that their belt tightening will pay off.”The future is bright in Kings Mountain,'' she said.
WOMAN: aided in manhunt From Page 1 spouting hate speech as he unloaded his weapon on those who had been praying moments earlier. Federal officials are investigating the attack, in which four ministers were killed, one of which was Democratic S.C. state senator Clementa C. Pinckney, as a hate crime. All of the victims in the church attack were black. South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley said last week that she would prefer to see Roof tried on state charges and believed state prosecutors should pursue a death sentence. "This is an absolute hate crime," she said in a nationally televised interview. "We've been talking with the investigators because we've been going through the interviews, they said they looked pure evil in the eye."
From Page 1 We have been in rehearsals with actors, technicians and designers for three weeks, preparing to bring this story to life. There has been blood, sweat and tears... literally. Putting together a production on this scale is a massive task, but we have come out on the other side of the fire. It is now time for the most important part of the process – sharing our story with you. In a Company Meeting on Sunday, Bob Inman shared a great lesson with the cast of actors. He said, “It is all about the audience.” And he is so right. Without the audience, we have nothing.
Very meticulously, we have built a fully-immersive experience that will surround each spectator from all sides. Our mission is to put you, the audience, into the story. Come and join us. Mark your calendars and reserve your seats for this summer’s epic drama. We can’t keep the history alive without you. You have the starring role. The American Revolution is big right now. Millions of us have recently tuned in to watch “TURN: Washington’s Spies” on AMC, “Sons of Liberty” and “American Revolution” on History Channel. Come relive the Revolution in person! Smell the gunpowder. Experience America like never before.
Performances begin this Friday and will run every weekend, including two shows on Saturdays, through July 19th. Reserve your ticket to travel back in time. Tickets are selling fast for this summer’s production. For specific details, and to order your tickets online, visit: www.KMLibertyMountain.com (Caleb Ryan Sigmon is the Artistic and Fight Director for “Liberty Mountain – The Revolutionary Drama” by Playwright Robert Inman. Caleb is an Illusionist, Speaker and Theatre Artist from North Carolina. Visit his website at www.CalebSigmon.com.)
POWERFUL SHOW From Page 1 for major sponsors. Chef Nancy Pinkerton is catering the Low Country Boil Feast and music will be presented by RG Absher. Attire is business casual and the performance starts at 7:30 p.m. at Performing Arts Theatre at the Joy. Dessert and coffee will be served after the
show on Friday. There are two shows Saturday – a 3 p.m. matinee and an evening show at 7:30 p.m. There is also a Sunday 3 p.m. matinee. July show dates are: Friday, July 3, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 4, 3 p.m.; Sunday, July 5, 3 p.m., Friday, July 10, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, July 11, 3 p.m.; Sunday, July 12, 3 p.m.;
Friday, July 17, 7:30 p .m., Saturday, July 18, 3 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 7:30 pm. and Sunday, July 19, 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Joy box office Wednesday, June 24, and Thursday, June 25 from 6-8 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door for every performance except the June 26 performance.
PASTOR: Lochridge retiring
CITY COUNCIL: adopts $39.3 M budget From Page 1
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By the day after the church shooting neither the identity of the shooter nor his whereabouts were known. It is still not clear where Roof was ultimately headed, but Dills said she saw what she thought might be his black Hyundai at an intersection in Gastonia. She couldn’t be sure so she called the Kings Mountain police and her boss at the florist. She also kept Roof in her sights all the way to Shelby. Looking back on the morning’s events, Dills said much of the morning went by in somewhat of a blur. “The whole thing was like boom boom boom boom,” said Dills, a Gastonia resident who is married with two children. “Everything was happening so fast.” By around 11 a.m. Shelby police officers were handcuffing Roof and it was becoming clear that
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the young man with the odd bowl hair cut was in fact the subject of the intense manhunt. “I got sick to my stomach (when it was confirmed) that he was the guy,” Dills said. Todd Frady said that in the days following the capture his business has fielded dozens of calls from “grateful people,” including members of the historic Charleston church. Frady and Dills have also been called heroes, a tag neither of them is willing to accept. “Debbie doesn’t see herself that way,” Frady said Friday during a visit from the crew of the TV news magazine “Inside Edition.” “She was just doing the right thing. She’s a one of a kind person,” adding that the two have been friends for about 30 years. “It teaches you to be more observant,” he said.
From Page 1 “I was amazed at what I have seen in Kings Mountain – a town that would close its streets for a Crosswalk to allow people to proclaim the name of Jesus, a city that would hold Prayer Day in front of city hall, and build a memorial monument to veterans,'' said Lochridge. Lochridge is a man of many talents who has worn many “hats” in Kings Mountain. A full-time pastor, he has taken his chalk ministry to a wide area of churches, has a recording ministry since 1968 when he released “The Four Winds Sing Spirituals” in the Philippines with a high school quartet . He wrote his first book, “The Nudge,'' his personal testimony in 2003. He has been region coordinator for International Baptist Convention encouraging pastors and churches in Southern France, Italy,Greece and Turkey and helping them to stay informed and included in convention activities. He has conducted weekly Bible studies at Summit Place, served as a chaplain for bereaved families by conducting funeral services when needed, partnered with Bill McMurray in a music ministry in the community, served as president of the KM Ministerial Association, chaplain at Kings Mountain Hospital, and active in the Greater Cleveland County Baptist Association “I asked God for the time to retire, is it 65 or 70, I don't see myself stopping ministering to people,'' said the pastor who said he will still be active in Aruban Christian Fellowship, a short distance from his new home but he's
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confident he will pick up the Aruban style of “just being laid back.” He's looking forward to retirement. James and Belinda Carol Harris Lochridge were married June 6, 1970 and recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary at a 'bon voyage' reception planned by the congregation. They have two children and five grandchildren. He graduated from the American School, Makati, in the Philippine Islands in 1967, attended the University of the Philippines 1967-68, graduated from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1971 and in 1976 from New Orleans Baptist Seminary with a Masters in Church Music and extra hours in the Religious Education program. He was ordained to the gospel ministry Feb. 21,1971 at Fountain Baptist Church in Fountain, NC. where he was Minister of Music working part time during college. He was also Minister of Music at First Baptist Church, Gritton, working part time during college. Sgt. Lochridge served in the USAF as administrative specialist from 1972-74. Music has always been a big part of the Lochridge ministry. He began playing piano at age 4 and played for childrenen's choir and occasionally at church from about age 5. The Kings Mountain preacher plays 20 musical instruments and in 1980-85 he was a full time evangelist ministering around the globe as a family team through preaching, music, sermonsin-chalk, teaching, puppetry, flannel graph, gospel illusions and more. Since 1976 he has been president and founder
of Lighthouse Evangelistic Ministries Inc. He is a former Junior High Chorus teacher and a former college music teacher. In 2002-2006 he was pastor of the International Church in Naples, Italy, ministering primarily to American military families with some from other nations, England, Ghana, Nigeria, Philippines, Italy, Venezuela and more. During their first 10 years of marriage the Lochridges ministered in 20 different areas and after that for five years living and ministering in a bus and moving every week. Fishing, barbershop singing, playing musical instruments, painting, reading, composing music and working jig-saw puzzles are his hobbies and he plans to practice those hobbies in retirement. His philosophy: “I see the pastor as a Servant leader and I believe God calls a pastor to a fellowship as a visionary to focus the multiple talents and resources of a congregation on the multiple needs of their home mission field and the world. I see the need to develop friendships and relationships within the church family and the community while not being partial to any one person or group. I think church facilities need to be used, not sit empty all week. If possible the church facility should become the focal point for the community with relation to both spiritual and social needs. The church should not expect the pastor to be perfect but should bathe him in prayer and and with him as the mighty army of God on a God-assigned mission to win the lost and disciple the saved.”
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Operation Gratitude sends survival bracelets, care packages to servicemen overseas
Scouts are pictured at the recent Operation Gratitude Care program at Mauney Memorial Library. “I got one” was Jason Richardson's reply to Library Assistant, Terry Bivens' invitation to the evening family program at the Mauney Memorial Library on June 15. Operation Gratitude Paracord Survival Bracelets is a program to support the efforts of Operation Gratitude, a care package program for our troops. It was planned and led by Anthony Vagnozzi of Boy Scout Troop 92 and leader, David Estridge. As it turns out, Jason Richardson was a recipient of an Operation Gratitude care package while serving
in Afghanistan. Jason was visiting the library to use the library computers. Jason served three tours in Afghanistan and made the effort to stop by the program to tell the 30 paracords bracelet makers what it meant to him to receive a care package. Anthony Vagnozzi led the program with a short video about Operation Gratitude. Participants made 64 bracelets. The library has a container for a collection drive for our troops, as well as supplies to write letters. All can be found at the Main Service desk. Donations will be
accepted through July 21. Help us fill our container with supplies and letters. For more information, visit https://www.operationgratitude.com/ and learn about saying thank you to our military heros. Call 704-739-2371 option 3 for more information. Mauney Memorial Library, 100 South Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 • www.mauneylibrary.org The Mauney Memorial Library is a municipal library founded in 1936 and funded by the citizens of Kings Mountain, NC.
Restaurant festival gets underway Friday, vote for specials online by July 19 The Kings Feast is Kings Mountain's first restaurant festival that coincides with the Revolutionary War drama,' Liberty Mountain' The Kings Feast will begin on Friday, June 26 and run the entire length of the Liberty Mountain play. Thirteen Kings Mountain restaurants have signed on to participate in this fun event which is designed to stimulate economic development. Several restaurants have created a special Revolutionary War themed dish. In addition, Liberty Mountain ticket holders will receive special VIP status during the Kings Feast! Several restaurants will offer a 10-15% discount for Liberty Mountain ticket holders. Residents are encouraged to go to as many restaurants as they can and vote for their favorite special online by July 19th. Participants are invited to “like” the Kings Feast on Facebook, dine at the participating restaurants, and vote for their favorite special on the Kings Feast Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ KingsFeastKM The restaurant with the most votes will receive a special award for
providing the best special. The Kings Feast begins on Friday, June 26th. Kings Feast specials are listed below: 238 CHEROKEE GRILL • 10% OFF menu with Liberty Mountain ticket (show days) and try the King's Feast Special: Colonel James Johnston's “Overmountain Men Stew” (10% off this entree every day of the Kings Feast!) 238 PIZZERIA • 10% OFF menu with Liberty Mountain ticket (show days) GENTLE MOON CAFÉ • 15% OFF menu with Liberty Mountain ticket (show days) and try the Kings Feast special: “Patrick Ferguson Demise” or “Over the Mountain Club Deluxe” ITALIAN GARDEN & PIZZERIA • 15% OFF menu with Liberty Mountain ticket J. OLIVER’S COFFEE
SHOP • Try “Loyalist/English Breakfast Tea” or “Patriots Cider/Apple Cider” or “Rattle Skull” LOVE’S FISH BOX • FREE drink with purchase of “Patrick Ferguson’s Last Meal” MI PUEBLITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT • Mention the “Kings Feast” and receive a FREE sweet tea with your meal PHO 98 • 10% OFF Patriots “Pad Thai” SUB FACTORY • FREE drink with Liberty Mountain ticket SWEET HOUSE BAKERY • Show Liberty Mountain ticket and receive FREE lemonade with $5.00 or more purchase or 10% OFF ice cream and cupcake milkshakes THAI HUT • Mention the “Kings Feast” and receive a FREE Ferguson’s Fruit Cup UNCLE J’s BBQ RESTAURANT • 15% OFF menu with Liberty Mountain ticket. Also, try Uncle J’s Famous Rice Ball and BBQ WIENER WORKS • Monumental Footlong Hot Dog, Lg. fry and M. drink for $4.7
Garden Clubbers visit Lake Lure Bridges and succulent gardens. From the bridge, visitors can look upstream to view the famous Chimney Rock. Downstream the river flows into L ake Lure.
Spiraling Into Control GWU Offered Path for Grover Woman to Overcome Neurological Disorder By Matt Renfer, Gardner-Webb University
When Danielle London’s mother was diagnosed with essential tremor (ET)—a neurological disorder similar to Parkinson’s disease— she didn’t know what life changes would come her way. London, of Grover, N.C., planned to support her mother throughout the medical process, but she was not prepared to be diagnosed with the hereditary disorder herself. London’s goal was to graduate from Gardner-Webb University with a degree in criminal justice. Before enrolling in Gardner-Webb’s Degree Completion Program, London also had separated from her husband, aggravating ET symptoms with mental stress. As a single mom with a progressive nervous system disorder, she began to navigate the difficult path to earning a bachelor’s degree. ET symptoms include uncontrollable shaking of the body, prohibiting those affected from performing everyday tasks such as writing, reading and speaking. During London’s time as a student, the ET symptoms progressed and became unmanageable, visibly affecting her arms, torso, legs, and head. The rhythmic shaking was a constant ex-
DANIELLE LONDON Photo by Mark Houser / Gardner-Webb University haustion on London’s physical energy. “I couldn’t live with it. I had no quality of life whatsoever. I felt like I was exhausted for two years,” she recalled. In class, one of her professors contacted the NOEL Center, and soon after, London was assigned a caseworker. Through the NOEL Center, she qualified for a number of services including note takers, extra time for tests, and a text-tospeech computer program called Kurtzweil. “If I hadn’t had the help from the NOEL Program, I would have had to quit and come back after I got better,” London said. “Without the program reading my books and the notetakers there’s no doubt that I wouldn’t have been able to graduate. I’m very thankful for the NOEL Program and Gardner-Webb professors.” During her time in
school, the symptoms of ET continued to progress, prompting London to opt for the only remedy available to stop the shaking: brain surgery. While striving to stay on track for graduation, London prepared for her surgery. The process was neither quick nor easy. She started early preparations for a year in 2011 with psychological and physical testing. It was during her final year at GWU, in March 2012, when she received two surgeries that would finally end the uncontrollable shaking. She spent the next six weeks in recovery. “They asked me to draw a spiral, write my name and draw a straight line, and I couldn’t do it. After the surgeries, they had me draw a spiral, write my name and draw a straight line, and I could do it. I remember See SPIRALING, Page 11
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Jason Richardson, standing, thanks local Scouts for sending Operation Gratitude Care Packages to him and other soldiers stationed in Afghanistan.
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Scenes from Liberty Mountain
Torrence Photography took these pictures at dress rehearsals for “Liberty Mountain” which opens this weekend for four shows at Joy Theatre. A large cast of characters has been busy putting the final touches on the drama for opening night on Friday. See Director Caleb Sigmon's column on page 1 for more details.
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North School Awards Kathy James, Physical Education teacher at North Elementary School for 31 years and with 39 years of service to Cleveland County Schools, retired June 11. The gymnasium at North School was dedicated in her honor and named the Kathy James Gymnasium.l A Honor Roll 1st Grade: Chloe Anthony, Syniah Bailey, Carson Bell, Madison Canipe, Lathan Feemster, Uriah Gunnon, Anfelinne Hernandez, Justin Lawson, John Bradley Ledbetter, Mallory Sims, Colston Wright, Kadan Campion, Macey Carico-Wilson, Sarah Glen Eagle, Bradley Floyd, Josiah Hill, Raenisha Lytle, Brasdin Moore, Sila Murdan, Viviana Tinoco, Brandon Vance, Jordan Torres, Alicia Williams, Kegan Anderson, Aiden Biddix, KHamauri Davidson, Tayler Elliott, Sabrina Howell, Bree Rogers, and Kayla McSwain. 2nd Grade: Aiden Evans, Tyler Furman, Madison Lucas, Kaydence Smith, Samuel Yelton, Jeremiah Amaya-Deras, Brei-ahnna Canipe, Sakhia Boswell, Amir Boyd, and Will Varner. 3rd Grade: Owen Jones, Elliot Habel, Matthew Morrow, Latiah Caldwell, Taylor Canipe, Chance Habel, Jaidyn Moses, Anthony Anselmo, Reed Cooper, Samantha Harrelson, Olivia Massagee, Christopher Meredith, Cheyanne Reynolds, and Noah Smith. 4th Grade: Shyanna Peeler, Payton Slycord, Kieth St. Clair, Julianna Williams, Tyasya Bell, Holly Campbell, Colby Carroll, Briana Dennis, John William Eagle, Alex Eaton, Lydia Owens, Nicholas Spencer. AB Honor Roll 1st Grade: Precious Adams, Kody Cannova, Chloe Carringer, Dakota Harrelson, Ahmad Leggett, Bobby Moses, Xavier Adams, MyShawn Littlejohn, Sean Lowe, Mckenzie Lowery, Brandon Bolen, Hayvn Boyce, Bryce Davis, Jamie Herron,
GYMNASIUM DEDICATION – The North School Gymnasium is now the Kathy James Gymnasium in honor of the North School Physical Education teacher w ho has retired after 39 years with Cleveland County Schools, 31 at North Elementary School. Cameron Laye, Hope Mullinax, Shaelah Rice, Wesley Turner, and William West. 2nd Grade: Shawnette Adams, Hayden Gleason, Latarionna Black, Logan Fowler, Jarvis Guyton, Ty’shonna Whittenburg, Bryston Plank, Naryia Edwards, Samuel Hanvy, Tyler Talbert, Zariah Covington-Rodgers, Josh Davis, Jeremiah Hunter, Tyler McIntyre, Kylee Whetstine. 3rd Grade: Matthew Anthony, Kaley Arter, Jayden Byers, Levi Carson, Ashely Herron, Kagan Kopruch, Jordan Whetstine, Justice Wesley, Turner Brown, Immanuel Feemster, Hannah Myott, Rikard Ploeger, Kadence Raines, Javon Smith, Tucker Cash, Adam Cox, Megan Dennis, and Kaleb Surratt. 4th Grade: Abigail Whisnant, Makayla Bennett, Felipe Lara-Garcia, AJ Richardson, Deniah Young, Kaitlyn Biddix, Bryce Hall, Alexis Jackson, MeKayla Lynch, Taylor Mcswain, and Zamir Williams. Kindergarten Top Tigers: (This award is for Kindergarten only. Given to Hard working and high achieving students) Layza Black, Kaylei Brophy,
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Simplified Cellphones for Seniors with Hearing Problems Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some basic simplified cellphones for seniors with hearing loss? My 82-year-old father needs to get a new cellphone for occasional calls or emergencies, but he needs something that’s easy to use and one that he can hear on. Looking Around Dear Looking, There are several simplified cellphones on the market today that are specifically designed for seniors, or for people who just like things simple. These are basic cellphones – primarily used for talk and text – that come with big buttons, easy to navigate menus, SOS emergency buttons, enhanced sound and are hearing aid compatible too. Here are some top options.
on a brightly colored screen, and “YES” and “NO” buttons to access the phone’s menu of options versus confusing icons.
has a big easy to read color display screen that offers large text with different color themes.
It also offers voice dialing, a powerful speakerphone, a built-in camera, and a variety of optional health and safety features like the “5Star” medical alert button that would let your dad call for help and speak to a certified agent 24/7 that could identify his location and dispatch help as needed. “Urgent Care,” which provides access to registered nurses and doctors for advice and diagnoses. And “GreatCall Link,” which keeps family members informed through your dad’s phone activities.
Other handy features include two speed dial buttons, shortcut buttons to texting and the camera, a powerful two-way speakerphone, and a ICE (in case of emergency) button on the back of the phone that will automatically dial one preprogramed number.
The Jitterbug5 sells for $99 with a onetime $35 activation fee, no-contract, and calling plans that start at $15 per month.
The Doro 626 sells for $50 with service plans starting at $10 per month, and no long-term contract. They even offer discounts to AARP members.
Senior-Friendly Phones If your dad isn’t locked into a cellphone contract, there are three senior-friendly options to consider, all from no-contract cellphone companies.
If you’re looking for something a little less expensive, the Doro PhoneEasy 626 sold through Consumer Cellular (consumercellular.com, 888-345-5509) is an excellent option.
Another budget-friendly cellphone you should look into is the Snapfon ezTWO for seniors (snapfon.com, 800-9371532), which costs under $20, with a $35 activation fee, no-contract, and monthly service plans that start at $10. If you don’t want the Snapfon service plan (you can go through AT&T or T-Mobile), the phone is $80.
One of best is GreatCall’s Jitterbug5 (greatcall.com, 800-918-8543). This custom designed Samsung flip-phone offers a backlit keypad with big buttons, large text
This flip phone offers a backlit, separated keypad that can speak the numbers as you push them, which is a nice feature for seniors with vision problems. It also
This is a bar-style phone that provides big buttons, a color screen, enhanced volume with a speaker phone, a speaking keypad, and an SOS emergency alert button on
the back of the phone that can sound an alert when pushed and held down for five seconds. It then sends a text message to as many as five emergency contacts and calls those contacts in order until the call is answered. Or, for an additional $15 per month you can subscribe to their SOS monitoring service that will dispatch help as needed. Shared Plan Options If you want to get your dad a simple cellphone through your cellphone provider, most carriers – like AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile – still offer a few basic cellphones that are inexpensive and hearing aid compatible. If you’re an AT&T customer the option is the “LG A380.” For Verizon users, there’s the “Samsung Gusto 3” and “LG Revere 3.” If you’re a Sprint customer there’s the “Kyocera Kona” and “Alcatel OneTouch Retro.” And for T-Mobile users there’s the “LG 450.” Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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Grover Elementary School students recognized at Awards Day Grover Elementary School students in Pre-Kindergarten, First and Second Grades won numerous awards at Awards Day recently. GOLDEN PAINTBRUSH AWARD went to a student from each grade level that comes to art with a great attitude and who is truly an extraordinary artist: - Kindergarten- Dinah Gladden; First Grade Alisha Lutz; and Summer Uqhah, second grade. HEAD START GOOD CITIZEN OF THE YEAR -Rihanna Roseboro. SMART START CLASSROOM GOOD CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Ayden Campbell. KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM GOOD CITIZENS OF THE YEAR – Dinah Gladden, Hattie Hagans, Peyton Hallman and Mairen Freeland. KINDERGARTEN GOOD CITIZEN OF THE YEAR – Jaylee Wooward, trophy. FIRST GRADE CLASSROOM GOOD CITIZENS – Robert Diaz, Camron Loomis and Bethany Harris. FIRST GRADE GOOD CITIZEN OF THE YEAR –Sadie Mauney, trophy. SECOND GRADE CLASSROOM GOOD CITIZEN OF THE YEAR – Jeremiah Adams, trophy. SECOND GRADE CLASSROOM GOOD CITIZENS – Adalie Marion, David Philbeck, Maggie Gomez, and Tamara Sloan.
ACCELERATED READER AWARDS – First Grade – Kaydence Heath, Robert Diaz, Jada Saldo and Shayna Neal won two certificates for highest number of points earned and highest % correct. Second Grade – Adalie Marion, Abby Lewis and Marquis Haynes each also won two certificates, Jeremiah Adams and Emma Stocker. PERFECT ATTENDANCE – Certificates went to Rihann Roseboro, Haylie Dixon, Emille Wright, Serenity Odums, Ashlyn Threadgill, Brandon Ayers, Nora Bridges, Justice Roberts, Chase Watts, Jamerius Williamson, Dawton Blanton, Chloe Fletcher, William Herrera, Malachi Mayes, Camaron Payne, Adrian Aragon, Bethany Harris, Sarah Jones, Shayna Neal, Serenity Odums, Makayla Odum, Nathan Clayton, Phoenix Flannery, Avionna Foster, Carter Jarvis, Adalie Marion, Kensley Phillips, Aidan Robinson, Luke Scott, Jaydyn Smith, Noah Wakelam, Gracie Burleson, Jonathan Dixon, Andreanna Hoyle, Vernon Roberts, Logan Wylls, Maggie Gomez, Harmony Lincoln, Soren Odums, Haven Panther, Camden Short, Hadden Timmons, Ashton Vouthivong, Jeremiah Adams, Johnny Caldwell, Kayla Hawkins, Gavin McGuire, Brayden Murray, Kae’lyn Roberts, Javier Sanchez, and Jacob WWarnack. A HONOR ROLL –
Madeline Carroll, Robert Diaz, Nathan Glover, Aaliyah Haynes, Kaydence Heath, Caitlynn Hinson, Alisha Lutz, Allysia Pettis, Kayla Williamson, Madison Broome, Luis Cedillo-Barrera, Kamari Floyd, Mia Lewis, Shayla Keever, Camron Loomis, Sadie Mauney, Jada Saldo, Aaliyah Weathers, Kassie Adams, Lana Atkinson, Raylee Clark, Jacob Gilbert, Kailena Sourisound, Drew Trombetta, Alyssa Tyner, Andreya Byers, Kamren Hord, Nevaeh Messick, Zerek Spiering, Abigail Lewis, Bianca Pettis, David Philbeck, Alexandra Stewart, Journey Stewart, Caroline Tessneer, Summer Uqdah, Hunter Gladden, Marquis Haynes, Dominik Loomis, Alexys Padgett, Abigail Lowrance, Alexis Moore, and Emma Stocker. Each received a certificate. A/B HONOR ROLL – Brandon Ayers, Nora Bridges, Justice Roberts, Chase Watts, Jamerius Williamson, Dawton Blanton, Chloe Fletcher, William Herrera, Malachi Mayes, Camaron Payne, Adrian Aragon, Bethany Harris, Sarah Jones, Shayna Neal, Serenity Odoms, Makayla Odum, Nathan Clayton, Phoenix Flannery, Avionna Foster, Carter Jarvis, Adalie Marion, Kensley Phillips, Aidan Robinson, Luke Scott, Jaydn Smith, Noah Wakelam, Gracie Burleson, Jonathan Dixon, Andreanna Hoyle, Vernon Roberts, Logan Wyllys, Maggie
Gomez, Harmony Lincoln, Soren Odums, Haven Panther, Camden Short, Hadden Timmons, Ashton Vouthivong, Jeremiah Adams, Johnny Caldwell and Kayla Hawkins. GRADES 3-4 AWARDS ART- Golden Paintbrush award – Teagan Kutchfas, third grade, and Angela Sanchez, fourth grade. C L E V E L A N D COUNTY HONORS CHORUS – Aniya McCleary, Jessica Merck and Saylor Goforth. Certificates. FLAG ATTENDANTS trophies to Tyler Dormeus, Justice Fussell, Jake Moss, Marcos Richardson, Nicole Poston and Olivia Young. BATTLE OF THE BOOKS DISTRICT CHAMPIONS – Saylor Goforth, Maysa Jackson, Nicole Poston, Marcos Richardson, Desaray Roberts and Mason Wells. ROBO WOLVES- TROPHIES – Caleb Broome, Marcos Richardson, Jordan Mull, Lucas Saldo, Eric Bell, Saylor Goforth, Olivia Young, Spencer Lempert, and Levi Johnson. GROVER SPELLING CHAMP – trophy to Anita McCleary. CLASSROOM GOOD CITIZENS- Third grade: Teagan Kutchfar, Tyler Stenger and Seanna Haynes. Fourth grade: Ricardo Martinez, Makayla Morrow, Maracos Richardson and Levi Johnson. FOURTH GRADE
GOOD CITIZEN OF THE YEAR – trophy- Nicole Poston. DAR GOOD Citizen – Karlee Ramsey, pin and certificate. CLASSROOM AR AWARDS – Third grade – Karma Tennant, Joshua Hedrick, Lily Bridges and Marcos Richardson each won two awards, Cade Leigh, Braedyn Bolin, Kaden Coney, Saylor Goforth, Tuesday Cochran, Jordan Mull, Angela Sanchez and Karlee Ramsey. MOST AR POINTS earned for year -Lily Bridgjes, third grade, 453.9 points. MOST AR POINTS EARNED FOR GROVER CAREER – Tuesday Cochran, 4th grade, 952.4 points with 925 proficiency. PERFECT ATTENDANCE certificaters – Alexis Guest, Jordan Mull, Katie Murray, Ronnie Murray, Desaray Richards, Lucas Saldo, Hannah Threadgill, Cody Wright. A/B HONOR ROLL – certificates - Andrew Hallman, Joshua Hedrick, Maysa Jackson, Daymion Jones, Teagan Kutchfar, Trey Lail, CJ Lowrance, Katie Murray, Trinity Terry, Landon Washburn, Laci Webb, Waylon Yelton, Lauren Adkins, Ricky Brown, Canyon Evans, David Hamrick, Trystan Jones, Adarius McClain, Hayley McMahan, Christopher Mellon, Trevor Moore, Zachary Scott, Braedyn Bolin, Bransyn Bolin, Keely Draughon,
Malachi Fussell, Seanna Haynes, Cade Leigh, Shyann Rush, Eric Bell, Kaden Coney, Mackenzie Hamrick, Rylie Jones, Ricardo Martinez, Ronnie Murray, Matthew Navy, Ethan Washburn, Travis Watkins, Erika Aragon, Jacob Flecher, Justice Fussell, William Whiteheart, Tuesday Cochran, Toby Weaver, Serenity Bledsoe, Kaden Cochran, Nathan Inthavong, Matthew Nichols, Cody Thomas, Dakota Brown, Alyssia Harris, Spencer Lempert, Chayse Messick, Logan Salivia, Angela Sanchez, Hayden Sanders, Aubrey Thomas, Anna Wells and Mason Wells. A HONOR ROLL - certificates – Cole McKenzie, Georgia Short, Karma Tennant, Cody Wright, Lucas Bradley, Lily Bridges, Savanna Chopp, Tyler Stenger, Saylor Goforth, Olivia Young, Caleb Brooms, Jordan Mull, Anastasia Beaford, Nicole Poston, Marcos Richardson, Lucas Saldo, Dalton Smith, Levi Johnson, Aniya McCleary and Karlee Ramsey. EOG AWARDS – trophies – Third grade growth award Kevin Hodge; fourth grade growth award Nathan Inthavong. HIGHEST EOG AWARDS -Reading: Lily Bridges and Bransyn Bolin, third grader; Math, Desaray Richards; Fourth grade reading- Marcos Richardson; math, Levi Johnson.
Honor rolls announced 94 KM athletes, six teams earn NCHSAA by Kings Mountain Intermediate School scholar athlete awards andria Barrett, Mariyah Brown, Zachery Champion, Alora Mull, Shayana Portee, Shaylynn Sharpe, Devan Worley and Annalisa Yanero. PRICE- Destani Brown, Maliya Cook, Nicole Currence, Breanna Davis, Jayce Dulin, Orlando Odums, Darren P haengkhamhak, Madison Smith, Shaelin Smith, and Sabrina Parker. SPARROW – Chance Cannon, Destiny Douglas, Sam Goins, Michael Gough, Drew Mannino, Toby Quebedeaux, Denisse Sanchez, Brittany Short, and Garrett Yancey. REED – Carson Buchanan, Graham Costner, Evan Gunter, Landen Hunt, Kensley McNeely, Holly Patterson, Chris Richardson, Precious Roberts and Madison Ellis. The A/B Honor roll for the third nine weeks of school includes the following students: Jamye Adams, Brooklyn Bell, Aaron Beckner, Rylie Carroll, Noah Crocker, Hunter Deaver, Robert Lipscomb, Ashlyn Marr, Austin Parker, Baylor Stallings, Marques Ussery, Emily Costner, Kyann Crocker, Ward Dellinger, Brent Gipson, Kadience Hunter, Keegan Irby, Bailey Ledford, Tanner Lockhart, Kaitlyn McKee, Devin Pressley, Madison Weber, Michael Blanton, Teresa Callahan, Dalton Gunter, Tessa Hamrick, Grace Hudson, Tyler Huntsinger, Carmyn Mack, Katherine Martin, Brandon Paulson, Griffin Reed, Gabriel Wilson, Carson Buchanan, Graham Costner, Destiny DeFreitas, Blake Emory. Aris Giannakos, Evan Gunter, Corbin Haas, Connor Hug, Xavier Johnson, Kensley McNeely, Precious Roberts, Alec Stinnett, Donna Broadway, Chance Cannon, Destiny Douglas, Sam Goins, Michael
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Ninety-four athletes and six teams from Kings Mountain High earned spring sports scholar athlete awards from the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. To be recognized as a team, the members of the team must achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.1 or higher. Individuals must achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher to be recognized. Teams honored included baseball, softball, women’s track, golf, men’s tennis and women’s soccer. Individuals recognized were Dawson Adams, Shawn Adams, Devin Ayscue, Bryson Bailey, Carson Bailey, Robert Baker, Lyndsey Barnes, Zoe Barnette, Tyler Batchler, John Bell, Madisyn Bolin, Gretchen Boyles, Cassidy Calhoun,
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SPIRALING: Into Control From Page 8 aying ‘I wish my mama could see this.’” Since her recovery, London carries a pin with her as a reminder. Those with tremors cannot physically draw the shape of a spiral. During a session with her neurologist after her surgeries, London was elated to be able to draw a spiral—a milestone marking the end of her physical condition. London graduated in December 2012 thanks in no small part to the surgeries and the help she received from the NOEL Center. More than earning her degree, London was es-
pecially touched by the care and kindness of her caseworker, Sandy Hammett, a disability specialist and interpreter for the NOEL Center for Disability Resources. “She was there for me,” London shared. ”She wanted to get the ball rolling to get healthy so I could continue my classes. She would contact my teachers. She was so compassionate, caring, kind and genuine a person.” “Danielle was a pleasure to work with during the time she was here,” Hammett recalled. “She was what I would term the ideal
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student because she had big obstacles to overcome and was proactive in seeking and utilizing resources to help her be a successful student. Danielle pushed through semesters when it would have been a much easier decision to take a break from school. That just mirrored the strength and determination that existed within her to complete her degree.” Today, London and Hammett continue to keep in contact. “Her caring and kindness didn’t stop after I got better,” London said. “And it didn’t stop after I graduated.”
From Page 3 Firefighter engineer to Lieutenant to Captain. He was Firefighter 1 and 2, emergency rescue technician, Hazmat inspector, Level I inspector, emergency vehicle driver, and chief of ladder operations, with 50-100 hours of training for each of the 40 years he has been a firefighter. “I really enjoy being a firefighter,’’ said King who has many friends in the community and an extended family of firemen.
Kings Mountain Fire Department serves the entire city, shares mutual aid with Bethlehem, Oak Grove and Crowders Mountain departments and also serves the rural district down York Road. King has been a familiar figure riding on the fire truck in parades with his black and white Dalmatian Charlie. His pet died at age 14 and Bobby doesn’t plan to get another. “I guess my hobby is firefighting’’ said King, adding,’’giving back to
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Dellinger collects SECU scholarship 2015 KMHS graduate Mary Catherine Dellinger has been named a recipient of a State Employees’ Credit Union scholarship in the amount of $10,000. Dellinger is attending Appalachian State University in the fall. She is the oldest daughter of Liza and Bryan Dellinger. Funded solely by SECU members and given based on SECU’s philosophy of “People Helping People,” the scholarship recognizes the recipients’ community involvement, leadership skills, character and integrity, as well as scholastic achievement. The scholarship is provided for tuition and university approved educational expenses over eight consecutive semesters. “Through the SECU Foundation ‘People Helping
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DAR GOOD CITIZEN – Macy Barnes, 4th grader at East Elementary School, is the Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter Daughters of American Revolution DAR Good Citizen. She is the daughter of Casey and Nicole Barnes of Kings Mountain. (Photo by JULIE FORTNER)
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LEGALS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 1st day of June, 2015 as Executrix of the Estate of LUNELL GILL TATE, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned Glenda Tate-Williams, Executrix on or before the 10th day of September, 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 10th day of June, 2015. Glenda Tate- Williams, Executrix Estate of: Lunell Gill Tate 499 North Watterson Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH3678 (6/10, 17, 24 & 7/01/2015)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 5th day of June, 2015 as Co-Executrix and Co-Executor of the Estate of RAY EDWARD HARPER, JR., deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned Teresa Harper Vincent, Co-Executrix and/or Ray Edward Harper, III, Co-Executor on or before the 24th day of September, 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 24th day of June, 2015. Teresa Harper Vincent, Co-Executrix Estate of: Ray Edward Harper, Jr. 7303 Toby Court Summerfield, NC 27358 and/or Ray Edward Harper, III, Co-Executor Estate of: Ray Edward Harper, Jr. 12931 Rothe House Road Charlotte, NC 28273 KMH3680 (6/24 & 7/01, 08
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Demonstration Thursday Emergency managers and first responders from more than 20 western counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will demonstrate various equipment and assets used in disaster response Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 1751 Marion Street, Shelby. This is not open to the public. The event is designed to help educate local elected officials and media about the state ‘s emergency management capabilities.
People’s Choice Awards Davis Goodman won the People’s Choice award from Southern Arts Society and Gateway Trail for his “Late Afternoon Walk’ photography and a check for $30 and Lynn Schilling won the People’s Choice award for “Marianne” in the ‘I Am Woman’ art competition and a check for $50. from Southern Arts Society.
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East Elementary School end of year awards East Elementary School announces end of year awards Kindergarten and First Grade Kiwanis Terrific Kid award: Alyssa Goode, Blane Nations, Ariel Humphries, Ian Hall, Christian Hill, Hunter Black, Thomas Philips, Lillie Bolin, Ja’Nyah Crawford, Ke’Ja Baker-Parker, Omari Wilson, Sierra Abernathy. Principal’s Pals Homework award: Kindergarten: Alana Goode, Aliceson Simpson, Alissa Lipscomb, Alyssa Goode, Ayven Ingram, Dawshawn Camp, Daniel Ramsey, Greysen Miller, Kaleb Heath, Kaylee Clary, Kenna Myers, Kevin Walker, Layla Putnam, Lilly Parker, Sophie Arrowood, Wyatt Wooten, Blane Nations, Jamarianna Currence, Chesney Cutler, Ian Hall, Zi Hughes, D J McFadden, Jayden Swink, Hunter Black, Layla Breakfield, Karsyn Criswell, Kayla Goode, Cameron Henderson, Madyson Martin, Elijah Perry, Ericka Stewart, Caleb Watts, Abbey Smith, Mylee Reynolds, Shiloh Hemphill,. First Grade: Trinity Arrowood, Lillie Bolin, Kinsely Byrd, Abby Cody, Lucas Davis, Laila Degree, Phylicia Eubanks, Parker Faircloth, Gabriel Lubas, Sean McCurry, Thomas Phillips, Alley Powers, Aelx Stevens, Kyle Kelly-Dilbeck, Alyssa Biggerstaff, Chase Abernathy, Ke’Ja Baker-Parker, Conner Black, Jordayn Gantt, Brayden Harvey, Autumn Heffran, Alona Noblett, Braxton Powell, Emarie Pressley, Aiden Smith,Trayton Teal, Taylor Wilson, Janyah Crawford, Sierra Abernathy, Natalie Brown, Phoenix Calhoun, Justin Curry, Dominic Davis, Landyn Howell, Nathan Jackson, KEnsen MARtin, Cydnie McCurry, Lucy McDaniel, Coley Peters, O’Ryan Seright, Caleb Smith, O’Mari Wilson, Anna Reese Wooten, Karmen Rodgers, Shyla Heath. Perfect Attendance for the 4th nine weeks of school Kindergarten: (8 students): Brayden Biggerstaff, Jayden Swink, Sophie Arrowood, Daeshawn Camp, Lillian Parker, Karsyn Criswell, Cameron Henderson, Caleb Watts. First Grade: (14 students): Ke’Ja Baker-Parker, Conner Black, Emarie Pressley, Taylor Wilson, Dominic Davis, Cydnie McCurry, Coley Peters, Karmen Rodgers, Alyssa Biggerstaff, Lilly Bolin, Phylicia Eubanks, Parker Faircloth, Gabriel Lubas, Allie Powers. Perfect Attendance for the entire year Kindergarten: Jayden Swink First Grade: Conner Black, Emarie Pressley, Dominic Davis, Allie Powers A Honor Roll Kinsley Byrd, Lucas Davis, Phylicia Eubanks, Parker Faircloth, Conner Black, Brayden Harvey, Dominic Davis, Kensen Martin, Coley Peters, Caleb Smith, Anna Reese Wooten, Karmen Rodgers. AB Honor Roll Abby Cody, Gabriel Lubas, Alex Stevens, Chase Abernathy,
Latham, Stetson McDaniel, Tyler Myers, Karlie Postell, Gabriel Ramsey, Makylah Reid, Hannah Stone, Payton Whitley, Sam Black, Nevaeh Boyd, Javion Burris, Bobby Butler, Jordan Ellis, Brianna Harrelson, Sarah Hudson, Cole Irby, Damari Johnson, Gage Noblett, Shyann Powell, Ella Kue, Erik Solis, Mercedes Smith, Alyee Wilson, Chesnee Ward, Logan Farmer. Third Grade: Cameron Bell, Brittany Blanton, Melissa Brooks, Jaydyn Dickson, Curtis Hall, Adam Harrelson, Ke’Azha Hartgrove, C J Houser, Brianna Johns, Hailey Lawson, Caden Pierce, Tamia Smith, Kaitlan Wilson, Brooke Blanton, Lauren Bolton, Paxton Davis, Chloe Faircloth, Destini Holland, Sydney King, Tony Latham, Victoria Lovell, Colin Mates, Colton Mayes, Kassiah Patterson, Austin Putnam, Curtis Simpson, Mason Weaver, Nathan Adkins, Brenda Arroyo-Perez, Kaylee Belew, Elijah Campbell, Gabriel Cordle, David Creighton, Trinity Fields, Reagan Gaddy, Titus Hogue, Nathan Howell, Chloe Hudson, James Petrilli, Riley Powers, Arielle Ritch, Ja’Qualyn Sanders, Dezirae Jenkins. Second Grade: Eric Belcher, Teddy Brooks, Cheyenne Calhoun, Kevin Cardenas, David Creighton Jr., Kenneth Cruzan, Deziray Gantt, Lanadia Hillman, Hayden Lawson, Parker Logan, Ryan McMillian, Khamarr McSwain, Jordan Quick, Tyler Russell, John Swink, Kyleigh Reynolds, Daquan Bess, Charlie Black, Camden Cobb, Brooke Hamrick, Abby Hord, Hunter Martin, Hayden Mills, K’Klayjia Perry, Lilly Phillips, Tristian Pressley, Courtney Sassaman, Brooke Waseman, Alex Hemphill, Zachary Clary, Gavin Cutler, Thomas Fair, Sydney Justice, Wensdae Lowe, Kaitlyn Odems, Aaron Plyler, Carter Pressley, Kendall Rayfield, Cole Richardson, Jayson Rodgers, Taylor Roper, Christopher Ruiz, Katelyn Rush, Kinsley Scism, Isaiah Wood, Keller Heath. Perfect Attendance for the past nine weeks Fourth Grade: Nevaeh Belcher, Blake Lovell, Michael Lubas, Kellie McCurry, Camdon Moncrieft-McCord, Jammie Quick, Hannah Williams, Caleb Holland, Tyler Humphries, Karlie Postell, Makylah Reid, CoRey Simpson, Sam Black, Nevaeh Boyd, Sarah Hudson, Damari Johnson. Third Grade: Elijah Campbell, Reagan Gaddy, Titus Hogue, Chloe Hudson, Dezirae Jenkins, Riley Powers, Ja'Qualyn Sanders, Brittany Blanton, Melissa Brooks, Curtis Hall, Ke’Azha Hartgrove, Kaitlan Wilson, Lauren Bolton, Chloe Faircloth, Destini Holland, Sydney King, Curtis Simpson, Victoria Lovell, Colin Mates Second Grade: Eric Belcher, Teddy Brooks, Kevin Cardenas, David Creighton Jr., Lanadia Hillman, Parker Logan, Ryan McMillian, Jordan Quick, John Swink, Charlie Black, Tristian Pressley, Brooke Waseman, Aaron Plyler,
Ja’Nyah Crawford, Alona Noblett, Aiden Smith, Trayton Teal, Sierra Abernathy, Natalie Brown, Landyn Howell, Lucy McDaniel, O’Ryan Seright. Science Award Greysen Miller, Matthew Simpson, Kayla Goode, Abby Cody, Braxton Powell, Lucy McDaniel Math Award Kenna Myers, Emily Walker, Ja’Mari Bess, Elijah Perry, Kyle Kelly-Dilbeck, Jordyn Gantt, Caleb Smith, Social Studies Award Daniel Ramsey, Jenny Hinson, Cameron Henderson, Parker Faircloth, Owen Hinson, Cydnie McCurry. Reading Award Sophie Arrowood, Noah Jones, Heaven Fite, Gabriel Lubas, Emarie Pressley, Landyn Howell. Spelling Award Kaylee Clary, Brayden Biggerstaff, Caleb Watts, Sean McCurry, Madilyn Walker, Kensen Martin. Handwriting Award Alissa Lipscomb, Joseph Rowland, Abbey Smith, Alex Stevens, Autumn Heffran, Shyla Heath Phonics Award Daeshawn Camp, Ariel Humphries, Mylee Reynolds, Phylicia Eubanks, Taylor Wilson, Natalie Brown. Music Award Jamariana Currence, Matthew Simpson, Greyson Miller, Kenna Myers, Christian Hill, Layla Breakfield, Chase Abernathy, Alona Noblett, Dominic Davis, Phoenix Calhoun, Thomas Phillips, Abigail Cody. PE Award Zi Hughes, Layla Putnam, Abby Smith, Taylor Wilson, Karmen Rodgers, Laila Degree. Art Awards Kindergarten: Brayden Biggerstaff, Emily Walker, Kaylee Clary, Daeshawn Camp, Abby Smith, Cameron Henderson First Grade: Alona Noblett, Brayden Harvey, Anna-Reese Wooten, Coley Peters, Alley Powers, Alex Suarez. Second, Third and Fourth Grade Awards………… June 9th Kiwanis Terrific Kid Awards: Kylie Hemphill, Kyle Jackson, Payton Whitley, Tyler Myers, Alyee Wilson, Sam Black, Derek Hinson, Caden Pierce, Victoria Lovell, Chloe Faircloth, Ja’Qualyn Sanders, Brenda Arroyo-Perez, Cheyenne Calhoun, Kevin Cardenas, Alex Hemphill, Charlie Black, Kinsley Scism, Carter Pressley. Principal Pal Homework Award: Fourth Grade: Nevaeh Belcher, Madison Buchanan, Yanni Giannakos, Kylie Hemphill, Jayden Henderson, Jordan Love, Blake Lovell, Michael Lubas, Kellie McCurry, Jailen Moore, William Nail, Nyirah Petty, Jammie Quick, Vanyah Roberts, Cameron Walker, Hannah Williams, Camdon Moncrieft-McCord, Macy Barnes, Jeremiah Ellis, Jacob Hamrick, Caleb Holland, Tyler Humphries, Abby
EAST ELEMENTARY WINNERS OF READING TROPHIES – Pictured are the students in grades 2-4 at East Elementary School with the highest number of accelerated reading points for the year. From left, Blake Lovell, 4th grader, 676.1 p oints; Melissa Brooks,3rd grader, 301.9 points and Charlie Black, 2nd grader, 121.3 point. Photo by JULIE FORTNER Jayson Rodgers, Taylor Roper, Christopher Ruiz. Perfect Attendance for the entire year: Fourth Grade: Hannah Williams, Karlie Postell, Sam Black, Nevaeh Boyd. Third Grade: Melissa Brooks, Reagan Gaddy, Riley Powers Second Grade: Taylor Roper, Teddy Brooks, Jordan Quick A Honor Roll Fourth Grade: Blake Lovell, Michael Lubas, Jacob Hamrick, Makylah Reid, Karlie Postell, Sam Black, Cole Irby, Ella Kue, Gage Noblett, Shyann Powell Third Grade: Brittany Blanton, Melissa Brooks, Curtis Hall, C J Houser, Tamia Smith, Stephen Springer, Brooke Blanton, Chloe Faircloth, Victoria Lovell, Colin Mates, Colton Mayes, Austin Putnam, Elijah Campbell, Trinity Fields, Nathan Howell, Arielle Ritch. Second Grade: Teddy Brooke, Kevin Cardenas, Parker Logan, Tyler Russell, Charlie Black, Camden Cobb, Brooke Hamrick, Hayden Mills, Brooke Waseman, Taylor Roper, Wensdae Lowe. Presidents Education Award for outstanding 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 7 students who will receive this award: Cole Irby, Michael Lubas, Blake Lovell, Makylah Reid, Jacob Hamrick, Ella Kue, Nevaeh Boyd. AB Honor Roll Fourth Grade: Caleb Holland, Stetson McDaniel, Payton Whitley, Nevaeh Boyd, Jordan Ellis, Brianna Harrelson, Sarah Hudson, Damari Johnson, Mercedes Smith, Erik Solis, Chesnee Ward, Alyee Wilson Third Grade: Cameron Bell, Jaydyn Dickson, Brianna Johns, Hailey Lawson, Caden Pierce, Sydney King, Mason Weaver, Savonah Burris, Tony Latham, Kaylee Belew, Chloe Hudson, Gabriel Cordle, David Creighton, Reagan Gaddy, Titus Hogue, James Petrilli
Second Grade: Cheyenne Calhoun, Kenneth Cruzan, Khamarr McSwain, Jordan Quick, Kyleigh Reynolds, Daquan Bess, Abby Hord, Tristian Pressley, Addie Wallace, Kinsley Scism, Carter Pressley, Aaron Plyler. Science Award: Cameron Walker, Colin Degree, Erik Solis, Curtis Hall, Colton Mayes, Nathan Howell, Hayden Lawson, Abby Hord, Aaron Plyler. Math Award: Nevaeh Belcher, Payton Whitley, Ella Kue, Carter Simpson, Savonah Burris, Trinity Fields, Teddy Brooks, Lilly Phillips, Cole Richardson. Social Studies Award: Jayden Henderson, DeAntonio Griffin, Logan Farmer, Jacob Nicholson, Curtis Simpson, Nathan Adkins, Khamarr McSwain, K’Layjia Perry, Jayson Rodgers Spelling Award: Vanyah Roberts, Hannah Stone, Mercedes Smith, Brittany Blanton, Colin Mates, Riley Powers, Kevin Cardenas, Brooke Hamrick, Taylor Roper. Handwriting Award: Malachi Welch, Karlie Postell, Gage Noblett, Melissa Brooks, Jayden Rowland, Dezirae Jenkins, Macyden Ward, Hayden Mills, Wensdae Lowe. Reading Award: Kellie McCurry, Abby Latham, Sarah Hudson, Brianna Johns, Brooke Blanton, Elijah Campbell, Camron McCurry, Tristian Pressley, Christopher Ruiz. Battle of the books team recognition (3rd and 4th graders): Brittany Blanton, Brooke Blanton, Melissa Brooks, Nathan Howell, Cole Irby, Blake Lovell, Nevaeh Boyd, Jacob Hamrick, Caleb Holland. Music Award: Blake Lovell, Kylie Hemphill, Tyler Myers, CoRey Simpson, Alyee Wilson, Gage Noblett, Mason Weaver, Savonah Burris, Carter Simpson, Melissa Brooks, Elijah Campbell, Riley Powers, Cameron Parker, Thomas Fair, Nathan Simpson, Brooke Hamrick, Parker Logan, Deziray Gantt. Recognize students who
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