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Scott Neisler files today for Mayor ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com

Former Mayor Scott Neisler filed today (Wednesday) to challenge current Mayor Rick Murphrey for his seat in November.

Neisler, 59, was the city's youngest mayor at age 35 when he was elected in 1991 and served until 1999, two two year terms and one four year term. Previously he served on city council in then-Ward 6 from 1989-91.

SCOTT NEISLER It has been rumored for several weeks that Neisler planned to run for mayor.

Splash into summer at 15th Beach Blast

Beach Blast Saturday will include the big Beach Ball Drop.

The file photo shows a crowd enjoying the splash into summer.

Splash into summer fun with Beach Blast Saturday at Patriots Park from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

A Teenie Weenie bikini contest, a watermelon eating contest, a big beach ball drop, plenty of dance music and concerts by three top bands will feature the 15th annual Beach Blast sponsored by the Cityof Kings Mountain.

The event pays homage to the water, the sand, the sun, the music and the fun normally seen along the Grand Strand. “Kings Mountain will feel more like Ocean Drive,''

said events planner Haley Wilson. Beach music fans can shag dance into the summer night with music at the Gazebo led by Captain Ron beginning at 11 a.m.

Concerts will be given throughout the day by “Band of Gold” and “Gary Lowder and Smokin Hot” and “Swingin Medallions.”

Kids can cool off on the Rotary Splash Pad under the rain of a 30 foot spray fountain and rounds of water wars. The full schedule of activities is on Page 3 this edition.

In a filing statement he said, “At 35 I wanted Kings Mountain to prosper by being associated with the Charlotte region. At 59, my belief in Kings Mountain has what Charlotte will never have, and that is quality of life that we all enjoy.

I want to make sure we protect that quality of life for generations to come. At the end of my first tenure we finally became financially stable through hard work by council. That hard work

resulted in the growth and success we are experiencing today. I want to make sure that we never ever return to those days by planning for capital improvements when infrastructure wears out, keeping us moving forward.''

He continued, “I want to run to continue the progress, taking the next steps in identifying what Kings Mountain wants to be and supporting its citizens and businesses by making de-

Isabell Wade Brown, 100, spent most of her life in the kitchen preparing food for various occasions and celebrations.

She put up her pots and pans several years ago but she still recalls the good

BROWN ole days when she cooked at Mount Ziion Baptist Church, where she has been a member 70 years. She managed championship men and women softball See BROWN, Page 7

See NEISLER, Page 7

Contest develops in Ward 5 Jay Rhodes, Kings Mountain businessman and retired banker, filed Monday for the Ward V city council seat and will challenge incumbent councilman Rick Moore in November.

Rhodes said he is anxious to begin his campaign and says he will appreciate a vote of confidence.

He is a newcomer to politics and has been active in a number of areas in the community, well known as the voice of the Kings Mountain Mountaineer's home football games and his leadership in fund raising and other activities.

JAY RHODES Chairperson of the most successful Kings Mountain United Way campaign, he initiated discussion which resulted in the city and YMCA

partnership. He developed the Kings Mountain Business Showcase while leading the Kings Mountain office of the Cleveland County Chamber and he was the capital campaign chairperson for fund raising to build the Kings Mountain Hospice House.

A member of the Carolina Health Care System-Cleveland and Kings Mountain advisory board, he is a member and deacon of First Baptist Church.

Rhodes was the first basketball coach and Athletic Director at Limestone College in Gaffney, SC. He has worked in four

community banks culminating with Carolina State Bank Office, now 5/3 in Kings Mountain. He is vice-president of the Kings Mountain office of the Cleveland County Chamber, is affiliated with IMPACT Financial Services and serves as Executive Director of the Cleveland County Sports Commission.

Rhodes holds a Bachelor or Arts degree in Business Administration from Tow son University, Towson, Maryland and an MBA from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC. He also attended Banking School of the South, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Hunnell new Assistant Superintendent The Cleveland County Board of Education unanimously approved Dr. Brian Hunnell as the new assistant superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction at the Board of Education meeting on July 13.

"I am excited about the opportunity to help Cleveland County Schools continue to progress towards becoming a top ten school district in North Carolina,” says Dr. Hunnell. "Teaching and learning are of the ut-

most importance, and I am committed to ensuring every student receives an excepDr. BRIAN tional edHUNNELL ucational experience.”

Dr. Hunnell previously served as the Director of Administrative Services and

Two Kings Mountain incumbents on the Cleveland County Board of Education – Shearra Miller and Jerry D. Hoyle – have filed for reelection.

They are among a dozen Cleveland HOYLE MILLER County residents Education. We have so seeking the five seats many things going on in our up for grabs.

Miller, c u r r e n t l y schools and I'm encouraged vice-chairman of the board, with the progress we are said “after much thought making. For example, our and prayer I have filed for graduation rate continues reelection to the Board of See INCUMBENTS, Page 7

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He succeeds the late Dr. William Dixon. Dr. Hunnell has served Cleveland County in several capacities, beginning as a teacher at Burns Middle. He then moved into administration as an assistant principal at Washington Elementary.

After six years as an assistant principal, he accepted a principalship at West Elementary where he led for five years. Dr. Hunnell transferred to Kings Mountain

Middle as the principal for two years prior to moving into administrative services and athletics.

Dr. Hunnell graduated from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. He earned his master’s and doctoral degrees in School Administration from Gardner-Webb University.

He and his wife, Jennenne have two children Aleya and Ian.

Japan Mass Choir to sing again Sunday

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accomplished and it was time for fresh, new ideas. My juices are flowing once again to work to make our city what we all want it to be .”

Owner/sales executive of Dicey Mills Inc. from May 1978-Feb. 28, 2015, Neisler has owned and operated WGNC 1450 Gastonia five years. At Dicey, he and his family surpassed competition in a tough market through 20 years of skillful

Rhodes challenges Rick Moore

Brown celebrating a century of living Incumbents file ELIZABETH STEWART

cisions that will bring real dividends back to them.

We are here to serve at the pleasure of all taxpayers in the city, giving them the services that they expect a municipality to give and creating a climate that will help us to produce good, controlled growth that will, in the future, support the city's ability to maintain that quality of life.”

He added “After serving as Mayor for eight years I felt like my mission was

The Japan Mass Choir will sing a “farewell” or Sayonora to Kings Mountain Sunday at 6 p.m. at Patriots Park.

Last Saturday's 6 p.m. welcome concert was not as well attended because of the hot weather.

Kings Mountain's Jett Edwards, Tokyo-based producer and gospel artist, brought the 42 members of the 100-member choir to America from Japan for concerts at several area See JAPAN Page 10

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■ OBITUARIES Ellen Patterson retired truck driver KINGS MOUNTAIN - Kathy Ellen Seitz Patterson, 70, of Stoney R i d g e Dr., died July 11, 2015 at her residence.

S h e was born in Sandusky, Ohio on April 14, 1945 to the late Frank L. and Evelyn Ruth Sutter Seitz.

Kathy was a member of Second Baptist Church and was a retired long line truck driver, along with her husband, from D & B Transport. She enjoyed camping, fishing, and the beach.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Eddie Seitz; and sister, Cheryl Geddys.

Survivors include her husband, Odell Patterson; Margie Peterson Member Faith Baptist GASTONIA - Margie G. Peterson, age 86, a resident of Gastonia, formerly of Kings Mountain, went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2015 at Carolinas Continuing Care in Kings Mountain.

She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late John and Minnie Gordon Gaffney. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Charles “Pete” Anthony Peterson, brothers, Yates and Gus Gordon and sisters, Estelle Pennington, Ossie Owens.

She was a homemaker, formerly attended Faith Baptist Church in Kings Mountain and an avid animal lover. Margie loved to cook, bake and care for her family.

She is survived by her Praseuth Phongsa Laotian service Saturday KINGS MOUNTAIN - Mr. Praseuth Phongsa, 72, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Friday, July 10, 2015 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 PM Friday, July 17, 2015 at Cleveland Funeral Services Chapel. A Laotian service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Cleveland Funeral Services Chapel.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Nang Phongsa of the home, three children,

Arthur Mullinax SHELBY - Arthur Mullinax, 77, of Dravo Road, passed away Thursday July, 9, 2015 at his home. A native of Cherokee County, SC, he was the son of the late Jesse James and Flossie

Class of 1974 reunion Sept. 12 The Kings Mountain High School Class of 1974 is planning a reunion for Saturday, Sept. 12, at Deer Brook Golf Club in Shelby. For more information, please email kmclassof1974@gmail.com or call 704-284-0284 or 704-4736377.

sons, William Patterson, and wife, Phyllis of Kings Mountain, and Robert Risica and fiancé, Olivia Armstrong of Kings Mountain; daughters, Donna Reynolds of Lincolnton, Rita Owens of Cherryville, Nancy Pack and husband, Richard of Grover, and Sybil Walker of Cherryville; seventeen grandchildren; and thirty-four great grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 8 p.m. at Cherryville’s Second Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Lail officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6:00 to 7:45 p.m. prior to the service in the church fellowship hall.

Memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church, 202 N. Houser St. Cherryville, NC 28021.

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great nephew and niece, special caregivers; Tim Setzer and wife Jodie, Gastonia; nieces Virginia Nobles, Black Mtn., Linda Setzer, Kings Mountain, Pat Greason, Kings Mountain, Vickie Lynn Webb, New London, NC, special great-great nephews; Timothy and Seth Setzer, Gastonia; numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, Saturday, July 11, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Tim Setzer officiating. There was no visitation.

Memorials may be sent to Cleveland County Humane Society, 1609 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150.

Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. Guest register available at www.harrisfunerals. com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, N.C.

Boone Phongsa and wife Nicole, Bo Phongsa, and Soc Phongsa, three grandchildren, Hope, Madalyn, and Elyn Phongsa, two great grandchildren, Josiah Guyton and Liam Moore, four brothers, four sisters, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Born September 15, 1942 in Vientiane, Laos, Mr. Phongsa was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Si Phongsa.

To sign the guest book, please go to www.clevelandfuneralservices.com A service of Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc.

Jane Humphries Mullinax.

A funeral service was held Saturday at 3 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial was at the church cemetery on Dravo Road.

Post-Polio Support Group The Foothills Post-Polio Support Group will meet Monday, July 20 at 6 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Life Enrichment Center in Shelby. Take your meal and coffee and water will be provided. Ruth Prince will share her personal story about polio. Polio survivors and caregivers are invited.

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

■ POLICE ARRESTS JULY 3:Cathleen Marie Metterville, 46, 900 First St., communicating threats.

JULY 3: Andrew Louis Green, 28, 319 Hill St., driving while license revoked, possession of marijuana and felony probation violation, $22,500 secured bond.

JULY 3: Scottie Dewayne Henson, 26, 117 Fulton St., injury to real property, criminal summons. He was also cited for revoked license.

JULY 4: Heather Marie Green, 31, 313 Churchill Dr., order for arrest, DUI, $1000 secured bond.

JULY 5: Jeffrey Michael Harris, 30, 149 Crown Court, two counts assault on female.

JULY 5: Noel Michael Cable, 47, 402 Walnut St., assault, domestic violence.

JULY 5: Meredith Christin Blanton, 35, Shelby, domestic violence, assault.

JULY 5: Clarence Leroy Loftin III, 54, 117 N. Carpenter St., simple assault, communicating threats, $5,000 secured bond.

JULY 8: Christopher Scott Atkins, 27, 1711 Northwoods Dr., interfere with emergency communication, $2,000 secured bond.

JULY 8: Ian Vasquetelles, 24, 106 S. Tracy St., show cause, order for arrest, $500 secured bond.

JULY 9: Jeffery Jerome Guyton Jr., 30, 102 N. City St., first degree kidnapping, a felony, indecent liberties with a child, felony, child abuse, assault on a child under 12, $250,000 secured bond.

JULY 9: Tambra Ann Bradshaw, 23, 102 N. City St., felony child abuse sexual act, felony, contributing to delinquency of juvenile, and child abuse, $150,000 secured bond.

JULY 9: Kimberly Ann Wells, 35, 100 Wade Rd., disorderly conduct, simple assault, and communicating threats, $5,000 secured bond.

JULY 11: Donald Wayne Robinison Jr., 30, 820 Grace St., failure to appear on charge of obtaining property by false pretense, $20,000 secured bond.

JULY 11: Michael Gregory Clary, 46, 200 Spruce St., Apt. 9B, assault by strangulation, felony, assault serious bodily injury, felony, assault on female, no bond.

JULY 12: James Noel Arnold, 47, Newborn, GA, DUI, hit and run, open container, $1000 secured bond.

CITATIONS JUNE 29: Scottie Armstrong Jr., Cowpens, SC, expired tag.

JULY 3: Jacqueline Danielle Stevens, 22, expired tag.

JULY 3: Jacob Edward Pheagin, 35, 122 Castle Court, expired tag.

JULY 3: Balandzer Tyrone Duff, 50, Gastonia, fictitious tag., no car insurance.

JULY 3: Karen Philbeck, 46, Shelby, failure to stop vehicle at scene of a c rash resulting in property damage.

JULY 3: Elizabeth Soto Flores,32, Shelby, no operator's license.

JULY 4: Mark Ryan Mentock, 27, 204 Walker St., revoked license.

JULY 4: James Feretinio Lee, 44, Shelby, consume alcoholic beverage in passenger area of vehicle.

JULY 5: Tiffany Earls Smith, 506 S. Cansler St., parking in a fire lane.

JULY 5: Rodney Lane Ross, 42, 707 West Gold St., parking vehicle in a marked fire lane at Walmart.

JULY 5: Michael Scott Stevenson, 41, Grover, expired tag.

JULY 6: Kelvie Reshawn Brooks, 22, 804 Princeton Dr., no operator's license.

JULY 7: Jennifer Marie Hug, 36, 115 Country Meadows Lane, speeding.

JULY 8: Denis Wayne Heath, 35, Grover, no safety helmet.

JULY 9: Tiffany Renee Jackson, 25, expired tag.

JULY 9: Melissa Renee Hubbard, 25, Charlotte, failure to decrease speed to avoid a collision.

JULY 10: William Steve Owens, 29, Gastonia, fictitious tag, revoked license, expired tag.

JULY 11: Reginald Ellery Inman, 39, Shelby, expired tag, expired inspection of vehicle.

JULY 11: A 17-year-old male was cited for revoked tag on automobile.

JULY 12: Norma Ines Asencio, 39, Shelby, revoked driver's license.

INCIDENTS JULY 3: A resident of Wade Drive reported theft of a steel oil container valued at $100 and 185 gallons of home heating oil valued at $500.

JULY 3: A resident of Phifer Road reported credit card fraud.

JULY 4: A resident of N. Piedmont Ave. reported damage to his vehicle by someone shooting a BB gun.

JULY 4: Frito Lay, 560 Waco Road, reported theft of a battery from a delivery vehicle.

JULY 6: A resident of E. Parker Street reported a break-in and theft of a TV valued at $1600, a laptop

computer and currency.

JULY 6: A resident of Guyton Loop reported theft of a 2007 Honda.

JULY 8: An apartment at 602 Phenix Street was damaged $60,000 according to an incident report to police.

JULY 10: A resident of Mountain Crest Drive reported a break-in and theft of merchandise valued at over $1200.

JULY 11: A resident of York, SC reported theft of an assortment of items from her car parked at a local motel and valued at over $500.

JULY 11: A resident of Kings Row Drive reported that the front fender and d river's side mirror on his car was damaged by a hit and run driver.

WRECKS JUNE 2: Officer Kyle Bell said that a three vehicle crash happened at the Dixon School Road exit on I-85 and involved vehicles operated by Wilmer Ariel Gomez Lopez of Charlotte, Toney Lynn Carden of Anniston, AL, and George Michael Richardson of Salem, AL. The accident happened when Lopez ran off the road, hit a guardrail and overturned in the middle of the roadway. Carden attempted to stop and his vehicle left the road and struck the transfer truck operated by Richardson. Lopez was cited for no operator’s license. Property damage was estimated at $9,500.

JUNE 26: Officer F. L. Wittington said that James Edward Brown, 400 W. Parker St., was operating a Moped on King Street, topped the hill at Kentucky Fried Chicken and saw a driver in a van turning left on Deal Street. Brown told the officer he hit his brakes and “layed it down” and he slid up to the van but did not hit it. Wittington said that only slight damage was done to the Moped.

JULY 3: Officer M. D. Butler said that Bryant Widener, Winder. Ga.,operating a 2206 Chrysler, said that he was stopped on I-85 because of a wreck and his car was rear-ended by the driver of a gold Cadillac who fled the scene.

Only slight damage was reported to the Chrysler.

JULY 3: Officer Jonathan Price charged Karen Lewis Philbeck, Shelby, with leaving the scene of an accident involving her 2002 Pontiac and a 1999 Ford operated by Brittany Burch, Shelby. Burch was traveling East on Highway 74 when Philbeck attempted to merge in the same lane and hit the Ford which left the roadway

into the median striking the divider. Property damage included $2,000 to the divider and $100 to the Philbeck car. Philbeck was stopped by the NC Highway Patrol in Gastonia.

JULY 7: Officer F. L. Wittington said Louise Gantt Whitaker, 204 Ganley St., operating a 2003 Toyota, was driving in the parking lot of Roses' and the sunlight blinded her and she hit a pole. Property damage was estimated at $5,000.

JULY 7: Officer Marquis Shon Macopson said that Noel Ross Roberts, 504 W. Gold St., operating a 1999 Chevy, and Charles Edward Wilson Jr., 505 West Gold St., operating a 2009 Nissan, were backing in the roadway at the same time. Property damage to the Wilson vehicle was estimated at $1,000.

JULY 8: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Kenaz Byers, Shelby, was backing from a parking lot at 1909 Shelby Road and hit a 2008 Nissan operated by Devin Absher, Blacksburg, SC. Property damage was slight.

JULY 8: Officer H.W.Carpenter said that Stephanie Houser, Casar, operating a 2004 Honda, reported that her vehicle hydroplaned on the US 74 Bypass. She lost control of the car, left the road and hit a tree. Property damage was estimated at $1500.

JULY 9: Officer H.W. Carpenter cited Melissa Hubbard with driving while license revoked and failure to reduce speed after a wreck on the US 74 Bypass. Teresa Wray Jenkins, Clover, SC, operating a 2005 Hyundai, had stopped due to traffic at the Gaston Street intersection and her car was hit by the Hubbard 2006 Suzi.

Property damages were estimated at $7500.

JULY 9: Officer Jonathan Price said that Matthew Brown, Grover, operating a 2001 Toyota, failed to stop for a traffic signal and hit a 2005 Chrysler operated by Jacqueline Buchanan, 303 W. Mountain St., Apt. 5.

Property damages were estimated at $2500. The accident happened at the intersection of Gaston and King streets.

JULY 9: Officer Bryan McGinnis said that Emily Mayes, 112 Tiara Drive, operating a 2005 Buick, turned from the parking lot at 1033 Shelby Road and struck a 2004 Chevrolet operated by Angela Wilson, 106 Yarbro Road, Lot 4. Estimated damage to the Buick was $1500.

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Winds cause damage to pool, residence ELIZABETH STEWART

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Tornado-like wind whipped through a residential area of Kings Mountain last Wednesday about 4:30 p.m. and left damages in the thousands of dollars.

“I was at home by myself ready to go to First Baptist Church, heard a strong wind and moved from the couch in the den to the center of my house when 'boom' something came crashing down,'' said Kay Mullinax Hambright of 307 Maner Road.

What came crashing down was a huge tree from the neighbor's yard that hit the carport and missed the den area where Mullinax had been sitting.

Hambright said she was so scared she couldn't dial the telephone for help.

But Hambright also believes that divine intervention was what kept her safe.

If you look at some of the pictures taken of the carport you can see a cross formed from wood. “That wasn't there before the storm,'' she says.

There was only one dent in her car which was parked in the carport.

Jeff and Karen McNeill, 312 Maner Road, were clearing up limbs and other debris from their yard Thursday morning. A big tree fell in the yard of McNeill's neighbors, Paul and Lisa Bolt. The McNeills and the Bolts live across the street from Kay Mullinax Hambright.

Other houses along the

Note the “cross” in the wood from the tree that crashed into a home at 307 Maner Road last Wednesday that wasn't there before the storm.

Photo by JOE BROCK stretch of road leading onto Phifer Road and in the area of the Kings Mountain High School were not damaged.

But there was a lot of debris, leaves and sticks, in the yards and all the neighbors were cleaning up. Former city councilman Dean Spears was cutting grass and his wife was picking up debris from the yard.

Clearing up the damage caused by the brief storm will take time at the Katherine Neisler Natatorium on the campus of Kings Mountain High School where the

storm hit the roof of the swimming pool building and scattered debris into the pool.

Mayor Rick Murphrey said electricity was out about 45 minutes in Halls Crossing, located also in the neighborhood of Maner Road, and about two hours in Meadowbrook and Crescent Circle because of trees across power lines.

“It seemed like a little tornado that didn't touch down, thank God,'' said a neighbor on Maner Road.

The Katherine Neisler Natatorium was the hardest-hit victim of a nasty windstorm that ripped through Kings Mountain last Wednesday afternoon.

Straight-line winds struck the swimming facility located on the campus of Kings Mountain High School a little before dinnertime, peeling off large sections of the metal roof and causing insulation and other debris to drop into the Olympic-sized pool.

Workers were busy Thursday and Friday draining the pool, cleaning up debris and assessing damage. No one was inside the facility at the time of the weather-related incident, school officials said.

School officials met last week with insurance adjustors. A timeline for repairing the facility is not yet known, but school leaders say they’re hoping to expedite repairs as much as possible.

“We’ll make every effort to have it all repaired by the (start of school),” said John Yarbro, Cleveland County School’s assistant superintendent for operations.

On the day the damage happened the National Weather Service had issued a severe thunderstorm warning with suspected winds of close to 60 miles per hour. The warning was in effect from 4:39 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.

The natatorium opened in 1989. It’s property of Cleveland County Schools, but is also used by the Kings Mountain Family YMCA, the Sharks Aquatic Club and occasionally serves as an open pool for the community. Every fourth grader attending Kings Mountain and Grover elementary schools gets swimming lessons at the pool.

It has often played host for the South Mountain and Big

KM High School pool damaged by winds.

Photo by DAVE BLANTON South Conference championship meets.

“We can't say for certain that the facility will be fully operational by the start of school, but will do the best we can to minimize the impact for our students and community,” said Greg Shull,

the school district’s communications director.

Tornado-like winds whipped through a residential area of Kings Mountain last Wednesday a little before dinnertime and left a trail of damage, including fallen trees and damaged property.

EVENT TIMELINE Saturday – July 18, 2015 10:00 am

Festival Opens • Craft/Food Vendors • Waterwars” Gazebo Stage Opens • Welcome – Mayor Rick Murphrey

10:15 am

“Tiny Tots and Teenie Bikini Contest”

11:00 am

Dance music with Captain Ron

1:00 pm

Concert - “Band of Gold”

1:45 pm

“Cold & Juicy Watermelon Eatin’ Contest” Sponsored by 238 Cherokee Grill, and Tom’s Family Mart

3:45 pm

“Mayor’s Beach Ball Drop” Sponsored by Adventures in Advertising

4:00 pm

Concert – “Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot”

7:00 pm

Concert – “The Swingin’ Medallions”

10:00 pm

Festival closes

Film Fest to light up screen next Wednesday

Last Wednesday’s storm piled up tree limbs at the home of Kay Hambright.

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Saturday, July 18 • 10am-10pm The Gazebo at Patriots Park, Downtown Kings Mountain Concerts with

The Swingin’ Medallions • Band of Gold• Gary Lowder and Smokin’ Hot

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July 22-25 Lights, camera, action!

The Cleveland County Arts Council will present the 16th annual Real to Reel International Film Festival, a unique festival celebrating the art of film, beginning Wednesday, July 22, and continuing through July 25.

This year’s festival is co-sponsored by Kings Mountain Little Theatre and The Historic Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority and screenings will be held at the Joy Performance Center, 202 S. Railroad Avenue.

Advance tickets are $8 per session or a Festival pass for $30 and may be purchased at the Arts Center, 111 S. Washington St., Shelby, or on line at www.realtoreelfest.com.

Tickets at the door are $10 per session or a festival pass for $35. Children 12 and under are admitted free.

New this year is the VIP pass ( $50) which includes special seating in the balcony of the Joy with comfy chairs and tables, food and drink server, one complimentary drink per night, free popcorn throughout the festival.

The screenings will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings plus a 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday, July 25.

Gentle Moon Cafe, 126 W. Gold St., will host a pre-screening reception on Thursday, July 23, starting at 6 p.m. Festival attendees are invited to stop by the Cafe for food and beverages before the evening performance.

The Real to Reel Film & Video Festival’s mission is to offer a forum for independent film, video, and multimedia artists to showcase their talents and garner award winning name recognition. Films of all genres from all over the U.S. as well as Germany, United Kingdom, Canada, Belgium, Australia, Italy, Brazil, Spain, have poured into Cleveland County and now is the time to see them! This year’s festival features seven North Carolina Films including one made right here in Cleveland County.

Real to Reel is a competitive film festival with monetary awards presented to the winners in both the professional and amateur categories. The

Best of Show Award will be $1,000. The professional winners will receive a $500 award.

Amateur winners will receive a $250 award.

Audience members will be allowed to vote on their favorite film each night with one winner selected at the end of the festival. '' Join us as we showcase this year’s winners and other entries created by independent filmmakers from around the world. You might be one of the first to see a future Oscar winning film,'' said Shearra Miller, executive of Cleveland County Arts Council.

Returning again this year is the silent auction, which runs during the festival. Items such as scripts from movies, trips to famous movie locations, movie passes and lots of other fun and unique movie memorabilia will all be available to the highest bidder at the end of the festival.

There will also be Question/ Answer sessions with all visiting filmmakers and special giveaways throughout the festival.

Everyone is invited to attend the wrap-party and awards presentation after the final film on Saturday night July 25th.

Some of the films are of a mature theme and parents are encouraged to call the Arts Council if they have questions or concerns.

For more information on any of the activities associated with Real to Reel or the complete schedule of the 29 films that will screen this year please call the Arts Council at 704484-2787 or visit www.realtoreelfest.com.

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Opinions...

Yours, Ours, Others “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak,

Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.”

– Sir Winston Churchill

Liberty Mountain ends with Patriotic Importance (Ed. Note: This is the last weekend for Liberty Mountain and a few tickets are still available for the shows. Saturday at 10 a.m. two actors from the drama will present Hansel and Gretel at the Joy Theatre.

Admission is $2.00. Children who have attended this performance say it’s a must to see.)

The Battle lasted for only an hour. One bloody, savage hour that echoed through the colonies, across oceans, into time itself... an hour that changed everything.”

These are the words that open up each performance of “Liberty Mountain” the Revolutionary Drama by Robert Inman.

The fast-paced epic drama is promised to keep you on the edge of your seat. Our hope is that seeing our play will be an hour that you will never forget.

We are telling a story that America needs to hear.

We are in rough times of dispute and disagreement.

I believe that we all should take an hour to fully reflect on what our nation was founded upon, what these men and women fought for, what people have died for. What it truly

means to be free.

With o v e r o n e Caleb Ryan Sigmon thous a n d audience members coming through the doors of the Joy Performance Center last weekend, the majority of them had travelled in from out-oftown. Some folks drove in from Raleigh, Boone and Wilmington, others travelling from places as far as Massachusetts and Sacramento, California. We hope that for our closing weekend, we will draw our biggest local crowd.

One of our leading actresses, Mary Grace Keller, says, “Lots of people have told me they saw the show last year, and I tell them, no... you haven’t seen THIS show!” We have received rave reviews about how the new additions to the drama for its 2015 season. A historian from New England said after last Saturday’s matinee, “Bob Inman has done a superb job of weaving this story about people that have made a huge sacri-

fice for our nation. Seeing this play about the battle that turned the tide of the American Revolution put it all into perspective - It was breathtaking.”

Telling this story onstage night after night, year after year, is so important.

This should be presented to audiences for hundreds of years after we are all gone from this earth. It should be preserved, told and retold. You, the community, play an important role in keeping this history alive. By supporting this show with the purchase of a ticket, you partner with us in sharing the story of what turned the tide for the War of Independence.

“Liberty Mountain” is your story. It is a production that we hope will continue to be the pride of Kings Mountain.

May God Bless America.

For more information about the show and to purchase tickets, you can visit: 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.

Pictorial Editorial

Scene from Liberty Mountain

Looking back from the July 11, 1975 edition of the Kings Mountain Mirror-Herald Marilyn and Parks Neisler copped first place in the high school age division in the Kings Mountain Country Club family golf tournament Friday.

Mrs. Lillian Greene is one in a million, according to the headline story in The Herald. She was the one millionth new prescription holder at Kings Mountain Drug July 2 and was pictured in the newspaper with Charles Blanton and Howard Lutz .

Dispensing over 2 million prescriptions in a small town takes many years and Kings Mountain Drug Store had been in business since 1920, first

established by the late Fred Finger Sr. Mrs. John O. Plonk, Howard Jackson and Mayor John Henry Moss are honorary colonels as co-chairs of Kings Mountain’s Bicentennial celebration. The Over mountain Victory March begins in late September in Sycamore Shoals, Tennessee and ends on Oct. 7 at Kings Mountain National Military Park. It is a reenactment of the long march prior to the American victory over Major Patrick Ferguson’s British troops at Kings Mountain in 1781.

Center fielder Tony Payne headed a list of four regulars that hit over 300 for Post 155’s Juniors this summer.

Lynn Grigg celebrated her 7th birthday July 3. The birthday cake was a Jack and Jill cake.

Fulton’s Department Store and McGinnis Department Store were advertising big after the Fourth sales.

A&P was advertising chocolate chip cookies for 39 cents; three loaves white bread $1; hot dog rolls, 3 for $1; and smoked picnics 69 cents a pound and sliced for 79 cents a pound; Winn-Dixie was advertising cabbage for 10 cents a pound, Donald Duck orange juice 4 quarts $1; large eggs 59 cents a dozen’ and Harris-Teeter was advertising Tom turkeys for 49 cents a pound and ice cream ½ gallon for 69 cents.

Sidewalk Survey If you could go back to school and learn how to do any job, what would it be?

I’d probably go back as an engineer. I already work in manufacturing.

–Jonathan Wells

I’ve always been fascinated with making television shows.

–Mack Javier

Belive it or not, I just got out of (auto mechanic) school and I’m doing what I love.

–James Hartsell

I don’t know if there’s a school for it, but I’d like to learn how to write a book, a novel.

–Kim McDaniel

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Judging by this photo snapped late last week, someone in Kings Mountain feels the Confederate battle flag deserves a spot atop the Patriots Park gazebo. People who live in the downtown neighborhood reported that authorities removed the controversial banner within hours of it being placed there. Legislators in South Carolina last week voted to remove the Confederate flag from the state house in Columbia. What do you think? Is it time to retire the flag from most public displays or should it continue to fly high above government buildings?

Donald Trump’s Tone, Problem and Wussies Donald rendering punishing Trump has blows with words that one problem. deliver one sting after He is not a another. “You’re fired,” career politiand “Rapist” are just cian. a couple of stinging Career zingers. politicians have learned Donald Trump is Glenn Mollette not the smooth talking, the art of Guest Editorial being big teleprompter reading wussies. They know how Barack Obama. Trump is to talk out of both sides not the Bush Boy raised of their mouths. They in wealth, political arisknow how to keep the tocracy and who will go special interest groups out of life feeling like a happy while making failure if he doesn’t make backroom deals with President like his dad and lobbyists loaded with brother. Trump is not a campaign fund cash. slob like Chris Christie Career politicians know who pushes his weight Muhammed Ali’s rope around and reminds me a dope trick that Hillary more of a mafia boss Clinton recently used on closing a lane on the some journalists. AlGeorge Washington though Ali used that trick Bridge. to whip the snot out of Actually I have never George Foreman in Zaire, been a Trump fan. I rarely Hillary used the rope to watched the Apprentice, dodge, run and hide from thought he had made nasty journalistic blows some personal mistakes in Gorham, New Hampin the past and that his shire. ego was bigger than a Trump can’t rope a Marriott hotel ballroom. dope. He doesn’t know However, Trump is not a how. All Trump knows career politician. He has how to do is to stand toe been one of America’s to toe and throw, well, very successful businessuh words. Don’t let that men and television make you withdraw from entertainers. He is not your ringside seat. Trump See TRUMP, Page 7 is extremely capable of Kings Mountain Herald’s publisher and its advertisers are not responsible or liable for misprints, typographical errors, misinformation herein contained.

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■ MEDITATION But when the disciples s a w [Jesus] walking on the s e a , Josh Tucker t h e y Pastor were St. Matthew’s terriLutheran Church fied, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.”

Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.”

So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water,

and came toward Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!”

Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”

When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” Matthew 14: 27-33 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Did Peter really think he could walk on water? I believe he did. In a moment of terror, when he and all the other disciples thought a ghost was standing out over the sea; and in the moments

■ CHURCH BRIEFS following when they realized that it was not a ghost standing there but Jesus, their rabbi and teacher, Peter mustered up the confidence to get out of the boat and be like Jesus.

A rabbi or teacher was a true model for his disciples.

The disciples spent all of their time following the rabbi so that they could become just like him. Disciples of a rabbi have to have such a strong passion and a burning desire to become just like their rabbi. And so we find Peter in this story simply wanting to do the things that his rabbi, Jesus, was doing.

This story is one of my favorites because it reminds me of how much courage and confidence we have to have in order to be a disciple of Jesus. Courage to get out of

the boat, so to speak, and follow in the footsteps of Jesus; courage to follow the rabbi so that we become just like him.

And, confidence in ourselves as followers of Jesus so that we know without a doubt that we are doing the very things Jesus calls us to do so that we do not doubt ourselves and our abilities to follow Jesus faithfully.

I pray that we Christians have that courage and confidence to be faithful disciples of Jesus. I pray that we are able to get out of the boat and face the wind and the waves of this world so that we become just like the rabbi. And I pray that as we faithfully follow him we grow in confidence and faith, certain that we are exactly where God has called us to be. Amen.

Dixon Bible School Youth of Dixon Presbyterian Church are camping and holding Bible School four days this week at the Kings Mountain Battleground. The young people, under the direction of Tonnie Bearfield, assisted by adult leaders, are also volunteering for service projects in the community. An ice cream supper at 6 p.m. Thursday at the church will culminate the special activities.

Chestnut Ridge GLOW Bible School Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, 618 Chestnut Ridge Road, will hold “Go Light OurWorld” Vacation Bible School Monday through Friday, July 20-24 from 6-8:30 p.m. nightly for ages 3 years through rising sixth graders. Children are invited to participate.

Volunteers needed for math camp Southern Arts Society at the depot is hosting two weeks of math camp and volunteers are needed to assist students in creating math related art projects and help the host during

July 13-17 and July 20-24 from 1-3 p.m. each day.

Sign up by email or call 704-739-5585 or call or text Camiel Bradshaw for details at 704-853-6375.

Fellowship & Faith

Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406

New Life Family Worship Center 428 Oak Grove Road 704-739-9371

Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075

New Way Missionary Baptist Church 105 Waco Road 704-724-0414

Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Avenue 704-739-6811

Oak Grove Baptist Church 1022 Oak Grove Road 704-739-4833

Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Road 704-739-6711 Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354

Oak View Baptist Church 1517 York Road 704-739-7831 Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852

Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160

Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826

Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516

Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398

Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354

Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue

New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507 New Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606 New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128

Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070 Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580

East Gold Wesleyan 701 E Gold St., Kings Mountain Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216 Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920 St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256 Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007 Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716 The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street 828-381-4777

True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764 Unity AME Zion Church 948 Unity Church Road 704-228-0328 Vestibule AME Zion Church 2175 Vestibule Church Road 704-739-7961

GROVER Bethany Baptist Church 423 Cleveland Avenue 704-937-3010 Carolina Praise and Worship Center 201 N. Main Street 704-937-7541

Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive (704) 739-2187

First Apostolic Church of Blacksburg 205 E. Cherokee St. Blacksburg, SC 864-839-1873

GASTONIA Bethesda United Methodist Church 3714 S. New Hope Rd

WACO New Testament Missionary Baptist Church 2103 Capernium Rd

Grace Community Advent Christian Church 206 West 3rd Avenue 704-739-9230

Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd.

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Mauney graduates from Campbell-Hinson engagement announced University of North Carolina

Tayah Campbell and John-Michael Hinson are proud to announce their engagement.

Tayah is the daughter of the late Scott Campbell of Boiling Springs and Pam Campbell of Gaffney, SC. John-Michael Hinson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hinson of Kings Mountain.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell of Pilot Mountain and the late Mr.

TAYAH CAMPBELL JOHN-MICHAEL HINSON and Mrs. Tommy Tucker of Mount Airy.

The groom-to-be is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Yarbro Sr. of Kings Mountain and Mr. Pete Hinson of Florida and the late Sandra Fleming Peterson of Kings Mountain.

The bride-to-be graduated from Crest High School in 2010 and from Gardner-Webb University with an Associates Degree of Science in Nursing in

2014. Tayah is employed as a Registered Nurse at Carolinas Healthcare of Cleveland.

The groom-to-be graduated from Kings Mountain High School in 2008. and from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2013 with a construction management engineering degree. John-Michael is self employed.

An August 29 wedding is planned in Kings Mountain.

AUXILIARY OFFICERS - Pictured are new officers of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 243 of Bessemer City. From left, Reba Grant, vice-president; Nora Carpenter, chaplain; and Leigh Dreamer, president. Not present: Nichole Self, treasurer; Crystal Sutton, secretary; and Kelly Brown, sergeant-at-arms.

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As a young child growing up in Kings Mountain Sarah Jane Mauney always wanted to be a pediatric nurse and follow in the footsteps of four generations of nurses in the family.

The Kings Mountain woman graduated in May from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.

She will begin her nursing profession at North Carolina Children's Hospital in Chapel Hill on Monday.

Active in Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, she worked with handicapped children in college and in breast cancer awareness fundraisers.

She also helped conduct flu clinics on campus and was on the Dean's list. . Her grandmother, Sue Chaney Rhea, said that Sarah Jane had prepared herself for a nursing career all her life.

A 2011 graduate of Kings Mountain High School, she was Homecoming Queen and Carrousel Princess and was an honor student.

Sarah Jane is the daugh-

SARAH JANE MAUNEY ter of Eddie and Roxanne Mauney and granddaughter of the late David and Betty

Mauney and Sue Chaney Rhea and the late Joe Rhea, all of Kings Mountain.

Tiffany Harris, Kayla Penner win Healthcare scholarships Carolinas Healthcare System of Kings Mountain awarded two $2,000 Health Care scholarships at the Kings Mountain High School Awards Day ceremony June 4.

Over the past 17 years Kings Mountain Hospital volunteers have awarded over $50,000 in scholarships to students entering the health care field.

This year's recipients are Tiffany Lashe Harris, daughter of Jackie and Sammie Harris, and Kayla Marie Penner, daughter of Gene and Jo Ann Penner.

Tiffany Harris is a member of the Beta Club and is a North Carolina Scholar Athlete. She will be attending Lenoir Rhyne

HARRIS University majoring in Biology with plans to become a physician's assistant and continuing on with studies to become a neurosurgeon.

Kayla Penner is a member of the Beta Club, was a member of the Kings Mountain High Marching

PENNER wand Blazer Bands, member of the Women's tennis team and is a North Carolina Scholar Athlete. Kayla will be attending UNC at Chapel Hill and plans to enter the health field in the area of dentistry.

ODDITY – Poke salad greens are growing almost as tall as Sarah Smarr Cooper's house in the Love Valley Community. Mrs. Cooper remembers preparing the salad greens and said her late mother taught her how to serve it with a meal. Mrs. Cooper, a former Spectrum Textile employee, stands beside the plant.

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Building permits Wipro Data Center Services, 140 Riverside Court, is upgrading its data center at cost of $3.2 million dollars, according to a building master commercial permit issued by the City of Kings Mountain.

The up fit includes installing gens and chillers in existing equipment yard and building two more rooms inside the facility.

Contractor for the construction is Schneider Electric IT mission critical services, fairfax, Va. Old Dominion Freight Lines, Thomasville, was issued a building master commercial permit to r remodel and add to office space at its truck terminal, 604 Innovation Drive at cost of $2 million dollars.

Contractor for the construction is Chase Inc. D. F. of Nashville, Tennessee.

Other permits issued

by Tammy Scruggs of the building permit and codes office: Daniel Johnson, 137 Country Creek Rd., plans to build a new 2,449 foot single family dwelling at cost of $290,000 at 108 Prospector Drive. Contractor is North Point Custom Builders of Grover.

Eagles Gate LLC, 306 Liberty Court, Hall builders, contractor, is building a new 2,000 square foot single family dwelling at 1314 Jackson Trey drive valued at $150,600.

Hall Builders, 306 Liberty Court, is also constructing a new 1900 single family dwelling at 304 Wintergreen Court, valued at $143,070.

David Brinkley, 413 Country Club Acres, was issued a building master

residential permit to paint, roof, floor cover, and redesign the bathroom and electric/plumbing and air-conditioning repairs at 1821 Shelby Road. Cost is $74,000 and Hagans Construction, 923 York Road, is contractor. Brinkley was also issued a building master residential permit to paint, floor cover, and redesign the bathroom at 1825 Shelby Road at cost of $59,000 with Hagans Construction as contractor. Martin's Electric, C&C Heating & Cooling and Bollinger Plumbing are subcontractors.

Kelly Bunch was issued a building master residential permit to remodel a ho me with re-wiring, re-plumbing, new sheet rock, new floor covering, new cabinets, and new heat and air at 456 Margrace Road at cost of $50,000.

Wright Electric is contractor and sub-contractors are Wright Electric, Johnathon David Horne, HVAC, and Wright Electric.

Greenheck Real Estate Holdings was issued a building master commercial permit to construct a 14x27 feet storage garage within the existing structure at 110 Enterprise Drive, cost $75,000. The business owner is contractor.

Melvin Clark, 2332 David Baptist Church Road, was issued a residential building permit to build a 16x16 foot deck.

Cost, $800.

Mary Zeunik, 811 Rhodes Ave., was issued a residential building permit to install vinyl siding at cost of $5200. Sears Home Improvement Products,

Charlotte, is contractor.

Roy Damon, 152 Quail Hollow Drive, was issued a Moss Lake residential permit for a dock addition at cost of $12,000. Thomas Wilkinson of Ranlo is contractor.

Carol Stradley, 142 Harbor Point Drive, Cherryville, was issued a Moss Lake residential permit to remove existing dock with the seawall to extend to Rutherford lot which crosses neighbor's lot and replace covered boat slip at cost of $10,000. Thomas Hord of Cherryville is contractor.

Chad Lavendar, 1212 Newcrest Lane, Shelby, was issued a Moss Lake residential permit to remove his metal pier and replace it with a wood pier and install rip-rap at cost of $8500. Duncan Construction of Earl is contractor.

Lloyd Williams Jr., 100 Windy Hill Dr., Cherryville, was issued a Moss Lake residential permit for a new dock addition, cost $3800. The homeowner will be contractor.

Tyrone Wray, 317-1 Yarbro Rd., was issued a residential building permit to dig out a 30x76 foot basement area, foters shot and dug and cement block laid, cost $17,000. This is a future double wide location and separate permit is to be pulled by double wide movers.

Keith Falls, 411 Maner Road, was issued a commercial building permit to build a handicap ramp and deck 6x6 at 805 Cleveland Avenue.

Clay Kerns, 911 Wildwood Drive, was issued a residential fence permit

BROWN: celebrating a century of living From Page 1 teams and she has the trophies to prove it.

A resident of White Oak Manor, Isabell has her lunch in the dining room with other residents and where the activities are held and she loves to be in her wheelchair on the patio and on the front porch. Her big smile is welcoming not only to staff but to the other residents at the home.

During Isabell's years of employment she worked at the Joy Theatre and for Mrs. B.S. Peeler Sr. and Goody Goody BBQ. When Mrs. Peeler entered the convalescent home Isabell was her constant friend and companion and because of her hard work and dedication the Brown family lived for over 40 years rent free in a home at the corner of West Parker and N. Tracy Street owned

by Mrs. Peeler and willed to the Browns.

Isabell's home was described as a “revolving door” for everyone in the community, her five children, Betty, Freida, Anita, James and Alfred and her 14 grandchildren, 25 greatgrandchildren and 19 greatgreat grandchildren. If a stranger came to her door she welcomed the stranger with good food from her kitchen.

Born July 16, 1915 to Clarence and Essie Wade in Sharon, SC, Isabell was the oldest of three children.

They moved toKings Mountain in the early 1920s. She had a sister, Katie Wade Boyce and brother, James Wade. Isabell attended the old Davidson School which was located where Mount Zion Baptist Church stands today. During the early years she attended and was

baptized at Mount Zion Baptist Church, then located on King Street.

At the age of 29 Isabell married in New York City and returned to Kings Mountain around 1946.

The family lived in Smokey Hollow, which was near the old train depot, and on Cansler Street, Ridge Street,, Morris Street, Watterson Street, Galilee Road and Lake Montonia. Her last move was to 400 West Parker Street where her family says she became “the cornerstone and the pillar of the community.”

Isabell Wade Brown will be a century old on Thursday and her family says that her love for God and family is a blessing to all who have loved her over the years and the new friends who will help her mark her 100th birthday.

to put up 200 feet of a 5 foot fence. Stafford Fence Builders, 167 Crown Court, is contractor. Cost is $2100.

Greg Lloyd, 421 Maner Road, was issued a residential fence permit to put up 300 feet of chain link and aluminum fence. Chastain Fence, 156 P utnam Lake Road, is contractor. Cost, $3,000.

Shane Short, 300 Edgemont Drive, was issued a residential fence permit to put up 104 feet of 6 foot high vinyl privacy fence across the back of his property at cost of $2900.

Quality Fence Solutions, Bessemer City, is contractor.

Robert Bolin, 136 Candlewood Dr., was issued a commercial sign permit to put up new signage at 238 Cherokee Street, cost $726. Business owner will be contractor.. Bolin was issued a commercial building permit to replace hand rails outside a deck/patio, cost $900.

David Faunce, 116 East Mountain St., was issued a commercial sign permit to p ut up a 3x8 10MM alumacor sign affixed to brick at 225 S. Battleground Avenue, cost $481. Contractor is Ssigns1Day, Charlotte.

Tone, Problem and Wussies

From Page 4 stupid. He communicates even though his rant about Mexican illegals did not come out the way his Republican competition would have liked.

To that I say, too bad for them because a large number of Americans are sick and tired of wussy talk and even worse, wussy politicians. Our country is at a serious juncture in our history.

Look at Greece. We are headed in that direction rapidly. Something radical must be done or we will become like Greece, hungry, poor and with very little hope for the future.

Trump means business when he talks about the border, bringing jobs

home and illuminating ISIS’s money flow. Maybe he has not articulated the way the republicans want him to. They want him to tone it down. Interesting, illegals are running us over in this country. Jobs are flooding to Mexico and China and Americans become poorer and poorer. ISIS is on the move recruiting everybody they can via Twitter.

Thus, they are asking Trump to tone it down.

How can anyone running for office seriously be running a relaxed, calm and low intensity campaign? I think it’s time for someone to get mad about this mess that is drowning our nation and like Howard Beale in the movie Network, get mad as hell and not take it

anymore! We also need a few million Americans to wake up, get mad and stop electing wussy politicians who just want to build their legacy, get a government paycheck and then dodge dealing with issues such as illegal immigrants who have broken the law. They have invaded our nation illegally. They are working illegally. They have been employed illegally.

Both the employer and the immigrants are criminals. We need a President who will crack down on these people. So, for the Republicans who are worried about tone I say, yell louder Trump. Stomp your feet and wake up the wussies. Time is not on our side.

(CEC)Entrepreneur networking events planned Cleveland County business leaders are moving ahead with the Certified Entrepreneurial Community (CEC) program, an aggressive economic development program aimed at advancing the entrepreneurial environment on a local level. The group has begun the process of creating a baseline assessment and asset mapping, as well as developing goals, roles and responsibilities for the team members, and a timeline.

At the CEC program’s kick-off meeting in April, entrepreneurs and small business owners in attendance requested a networking event that would allow the sharing of ideas, challenges, and successes.

“It was a great idea,” said Steve Padgett, Director of the Small Business Center at Cleveland Community College, and coordinator of the CEC program.

“They knew they cld learn

from each other, but they needed a way to connect.”

The first networking event was held at the LeGrand Center in Shelby on June 8. That well-attended event prompted the planning of additional sessions. The next networking opportunity will be on July 21 at the Boiling Springs Town Hall.

Any entrepreneur, small business owner, or potential small business owner, is invited to attend.

Plans for two more networking events are underway. In August, the group will gather at the Mauney Memorial Library in Kings Mountain on August 24 at 5 p.m., and on September 14 at 5 p.m. at the Lawndale Community Center.

“We want to give all Cleveland County entrepreneurs and business owners an opportunity to improve their potential for success,” Padgett said.

NEISLER: files today for Mayor From Page 1 management, he said, while focusing on building direct one-on-one relationships with 180 plant employees as well as customers and plant workers. He was plant manager of a nylon extrusion plant from 198288 and was quality control manager from 1978-82, he said, maintaining customer relationships and support of major furniture manufacturers.

As a city councilman, Neisler said that he helped negotiate the city out of a judicial order of consent and council approved also the implementation of lease purchases for utility expansion, overturning a long period of stagnation. He said that council set a course to correct inefficiencies in municipal operations.

As mayor, Neisler said the Neisler-led administration led the city toward restoration of financial viability, oversaw creation of new senior center facility, worked with city personnel to write a five year capital expenditure plan for cityowned Mauney Memorial Library, implemented a

deed transfer of city land to Habitat for Humanity in joint effort to establish affordable housing for citizens, collaborated with the city manager to negotiate a new power contract for the electrical department, established city government as a participatory institution through media broadcast, making city council accessible to all constituents, managed a city budget and exhibited the role of “cheerleader,''representing the city, he said with pride and enthusiasm. For many years Neisler has put on the big July 4th fireworks show in Kings Mountain and was instrumental in placement of the unique display of Christmas lights downtown.

If elected, Neisler said he will focus lots of energy in downtown development.

An Elder and active in First Presbyterian Church, Neisler leads the children's sermon each Sunday at Good Hope Presbyterian Church on Cansler Street.

Board memberships have included the American Red Cross, Kings Mountain Hospital, Cleveland Vocational Industries, Habitat for

Humanity, and Cleveland County Healthcare system.

He conceived and implemented successful high school baseball enhancement programs for Kings Mountain High School resulting in profitability of a minor sport and duplicated the program at Winthrop University.

He is a 1978 graduate of Florida Southern College, Lakeland, Florida, with a B.S. degree in Science, Health and Physical Education and has completed extensive coursework in Business Administration.

He is the son of Mary Neisler of Kings Mountain and the late Charles A. Neisler and he and his wife, Dawn, live on Neisler Drive. He has two children: Wendy Neisler and Garrett and wife, Laura Neisler, all of Charlotte, and four stepsons, Alex, Avan, and Ashton Fields and Allen Card.

“I am excited to offer for mayor again and determined, committed and energized by new leadership challenges,'' said Neisler, who said he would be calling on citizens for a vote of confidence.

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to rise, we have nationally recognized schools, award winning arts programs, championship athletic teams and much more. I want to be a part of the new and exciting projects and programs we are working on and I want to continue the progress being made in Cleveland County Schools.”

Hoyle, retired East School principal, said “I am excited about serving on the Cleveland County Board of Education for four more years. For the past four years I have enjoyed helping our students, parents and community as I have worked to improve our schools. Cleveland County Schools has an outstanding administrative staff, excellent principals and st affs and hard-working dedicated teachers and assistants in our classrooms. Our cafeteria workers, bus drivers and maintenance staffs are all working together to support our students.

He continued, “The academic progress of our students is improving. We have an excellent athletic program in all four high schools and middle schools.

Our cultural arts programs are strong. Our many vocational training programs are doing well. Our dropout rate has improved greatly. Many of our graduates are continuing their education, joining the military, or joining the workforce. Several of our schools have received national awards.”

“My unique experiences as a teacher, middle school principal and elementary principal, have allowed me to share a lot of first hand knowledge in our Board of Education meetings. My experience in helping East Elementary School develop into a nationally recognized School of Excellence is helping to bring changes to all of our schools. My experience as Director of Communities in Schools of Cleveland County has shown me how

important community involvement is in improving our schools. I hope the voters of Cleveland County will allow me to continue my service to the children and community,'' Hoyle added.

A third Kings Mountain candidate for the school board, Howard Elliott McLeod, 1217 N. Piedmont Avenue, filed this week along with Hal Hastings, Robert Paul Queen, 2632 Pamlico Drive, Roger Michael Harris, incumbent, of 1713 Barbee Road, Shelby, Richard Hooker Jr., incumbent, 1520 King Arthur Court, Lawrence Eugene Henson, 205 E. Randall Road,Yvette Grant, 424 Webb Road, William Allen Gray, 802 Elmwood Drive, Jeff Jones, 1961 Maple Springs Church Road, all of Shelby, and Kathleen Nicole Ledford, Boiling Springs, a total of 12 candidates who seek five seats open on the board..

Filing deadline is Friday at noon at the Office of the Board of Elections in Shelby.

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HONORED – Captain Bobby King, who began his service with the city fire department as a volunteer and progressed through the ranks to the position of Captain in 1999, was honored on his retirement last week after 40 years on the job.

Photo by HALEY WILSON 'Captain Bobby King Day' was Friday and city firemen and other employees of the City of Kings Mountain honored a man who started his 40 year career as a fireman by volunteering.

King was touted as a “behind the scenes leader who helped the department embrace a customer service philosophy. He worked with Toys for Tots rebuilding bicycles, repairing toys and distributing items to children in need at Christ-

mas time and spent countless hours helping with the Junior Firefighter program training Junior firemen in pumps and preventative maintenance on fire department equipment. He has also received numerous certificates from the North Carolina Department of Insurance Fire and Rescue Commission.

Mayor Rick Murphrey presented a framed proclamation to King recognizing him and congratulating him for long service.

Bobby Huskey to receive award Bobby Huskey, certified nursing assistant at Carolinas ContinueCARE Hospital at Kings Mountain, is recipient of the 2015 Dan Wilford Award for Compassion and Community Service.

Huskey will receive a Waterford crystal bowl, a $500 gift card and a framed certificate of appreciation.

The award is named for Dan Wilford,who retired in 2002 as president and CEO of Memorial Hermann Healthcare System in Houston, Texas and was a founding board member of Community Hospital Corporation, Plano, Texas, presenting the award.

Huskey joined Carolinas Continue CARE Hospital at Kings Mountain in November 2014. Colleagues who nominated him say he is very devoted to patients, staff and the community. Co-workers recognize the extra attention, time and encouragement he provides to help patients improve, and say that “patient-centered care” comes naturally to

him. He is complimented often by both patients and family members for the quality care and special touches he provides – such as picking up a special breakfast for a patient on his way to work. Huskey is also known for fostering a family atmosphere and cheer throughout the hospital and often rallies staff for a celebration or holiday meal.

Carolinas Continue CARE Hospital in Kings Mountain opened in March of 2014 as a 28bed, long term acute care hospital located on the second floor of the host hospital, Kings Mountain Hospital. The hospital enjoys the best of both worlds by having a relationship with a 102-bed hospital and the Carolinas HealthCare System, yet maintains a small hospital atmosphere. Employees are a dedicated team who work together delivering the best possible care for patients. To learn more, visit www.continuecare. org/kings-mountain.

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Foothills Farmers’ Market WILL be in operation in conjunction with the Beach Blast this Saturday. Look for FFM vendors near the Patriots Park Gazebo.

Market shoppers had access to local, healthy food, and were pleased to see new vendors as well as new products available! There was live music, and even a yoga class taking place, courtesy of Kings Mountain’s “Yoga Room”.

“Wreaths for all Occasions” had beautiful wreaths for sale- perfect for all the upcoming holidays- and at bargain prices!

“Eternity Designs” featured custom plaques, paintings, and handmade gemstone jewelry.

Another new item was goats milk soap and bees wax candles from “Wildwood Acres”. Amber Poole and her family make these items by hand. She will have lotion bars available this coming Saturday. The bees wax candles are reported to actually clean the air when they are burned.

One of the most popular items in the summer is fresh corn on the cob.

Several vendors offer this delicacy and there are several varieties for sale each week.

Wayne King’s “Silver Queen” was last week’s favorite on the Plonk family table, and this weekend we tried Dellinger Family Farms’ “Avalon” corn. Both proved to be super- sweet and delicious! My favorite

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ered” America, he also discovered corn. But up to this time, people living in Europe did not know about corn.

Here is a different recipe you might want to share at your next cook out. My son Eric is famous for this “Mexi-Feta Corn”!

thing about the “Avalon” variety was the ease with which you could shuck the corn. The silks came right off with the shucks!

This coming week, we will try one of Lewis Farms’ super-sweet varieties.

Corn as we know it today would not exist if it weren’t for the humans that cultivated and developed it.

It is a human invention, a plant that does not exist naturally in the wild. It can only survive if planted and protected by humans.

Scientists believe people living in central Mexico developed corn at least 7000 years ago. It was started from a wild grass known as teosinte.

Teosinte, this wild grass, looked very different from our corn today. The kernels

were small and were not placed close together like kernels on the husked ear of modern corn. Also known as maize, Indians throughout North and South America, eventually depended upon this crop for much of their food.

From Mexico maize spread north into the Southwestern United States and south down the coast to Peru.

About 1000 years ago, as Indian people migrated north to the eastern woodlands of present day North America, they brought corn with them.

When Europeans like Columbus made contact with people living in North and South America, corn was a major part of the diet of most native people.

When Columbus “discov-

MEXI- FETA CORN Ingredients: 4 ears sweet corn, husked and silks removed 2 tablespoons olive oil Seasoned salt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 lime, juiced, plus 1 lime, quartered, for garnish Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup crumbled feta Directions Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Rub the corn with olive oil and season with seasoning salt, to taste. Grill the corn until it’s charred, on all sides, rotating for about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise, chili powder, cayenne, lime juice, salt and pepper, to taste, together in a small bowl.

Remove the corn from the grill and brush the hot corn with the mayonnaise mixture. Arrange on a platter and sprinkle with the feta cheese. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

75th anniversary of old post office was celebrated in KM on July 1 ''What a great day in Kings Mountain,'' exclaimed Mayor Rick Murphrey at the 75th anniversary celebration of the of the old Kings Mountain Post Office July 1.

He was joined by about 75 citizens, including former retired post office employees and families of deceased postmasters in an architectural tour and Battle of Kings Mountain mural presentation by Davyd Foard Hood, architecture and landscape historian, and Ken Pflieger, chairman of the Kings Mountain Historic Landmarks Commission.

A highlight of the ceremonies was the official presentation of the certificate of entry of the Kings Mountain Post Office in the National Register of Historic Places

by Dr. Kevin Cherry, State Historic Preservation Officer and Deputy Secretary of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources.

Cherry noted other “significant places of our lives” are on the national register including the Central School

District, the Margrace Mill Village, and West End District and four individual listings, including the King Street Overhead Bridge, the Southern Railroad Overhead Bridge, the Mauney Memorial Library and Teacherage, and the former Kings Mountain Post Office, a total of 200 buildings and structures on the national register. Cherry said that three structures are on the “study list.”

The mayor noted that it was in 1996 that city council voted to allow the Post office building, which the city had purchased, to become the home of the Kings Mountain Historical Museum and recently moved the Battle of Kings Mountain mural back to the post office after it has been at city hall for 26 years.

“Now the mural has come home,'' he said.

Hood said that the history of postal service in today's Kings Mountain can be traced to the 1850s wen this area known as White Plains attracted Dr James Wright Tracy and his wife, Regina

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Minerva Stone as residents in 1857. Dr. Tracy purchased the James A. Falls farm at White Plains and Mrs. Tracy served as postmaster and it was during her tenure that she gave the name Kings Mountain to the place that blossomed into the present day town. According to family tradition, Mrs. Tracy operated the post office in her house. William Andrew Mauney was named the first postmaster of the US Post office at Kings Mountain in 1873 and held that position until 1889. He operated the post office from his mercantile premises in the 100 block of today's S. Battleground Avenue. The locations of the post office between 1889 and 1901, while James w. Brown, Rufus S. Plonk, and Samuel Weir Sr. were postmasters successively is unconfirmed.

Edwin Lee Weir's appointment became effective in November 1901 whne the p ost office was in a one-story building “General store.” The post office was relocated in the Hord building when Arthur Hunter Patterson became postmaster ter and served 81/2 year. He was succeeded

by Samuel Sylvester weir and then James Sloan Ware in May 1932. The Post Office remained in the Hord building until the new building was completed and occupied in 1940. The new post office cost $70,000 and box rent was from 60 cents to 4 1.50.

The mural was installed in the post offe on June 16, 1941.

Those attending the ceremonies were friends and families of postmasters who served in recent years, including William Edgar Blakely, W. Ted Weir, Charles L. Alexander, the longest serving post master in Kings Mountain's history, from Aug. 24, 1956 until July 25, 1977, and Fred Weaver, who oversaw the construction of the new post office building and the

relocation of services from this building to the new facility.

Quay Moss, a retired postal employee, noted that workers moved on a Wednesday and were open to the public the day after thanksgiving in the brand new building.

Other retired employees remembered working with Alexander, Weaver, and Weir.

Alexander's children, Reg Alexander and Cindi Alexander Wood were present for the special ceremonies.

Th future of the then redundant former post office building and its possible adaptive reuse were matters affected by other actions and considerations in the city. The increasing spatial needs of the offices and departments of city government which w ere housed In the Kings Mountain city Hall erected in 1937, was addressed in the 1970s and the decisions made to erect a new city hall on the south side of the 100 block of West Gold Street on the former Bonnie Mill property. In 1979 the new Kings Mountain City Hall was completed at 101 West Gold Street and occupied by the administrative offices of city government and the fire department.

The police department,which had formerly shared limited space in the Depression-era city hall, expanded into the partially vacated post office building. In spring 1986, a group of citizens organized the Kings Mountain Historical Museum Foundation and filed articles of incorporation. In 1987-88 the city bought the former post office building and lot for $90,000. The US Post office claimed that its ownership of the mural was not affected by the sale and the mural w as placed on loan to the city and placed o n a wall in the lobby of the 1979 city hall and dedicated Mach 3, 1990.

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Grades 3-8 skill/ football camps Aug. 28-30 at KMHS Speed and football camps are scheduled for students in grades three through eight August 28-30 at Kings Mountain High School.

The time is 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. each day. KMHS coaches will be the directors and instructors.

The fee is $15 per day or

$40 for the week.

You do not have to be a member of any athletic team to participate.

For more information or to pre-register call the KMHS coaches office at (704) 476-8000 ext. 3166 or the KMHS main office at (704) 476-8330.

KMHS women’s tennis tryouts begin August 3 Kings Mountain High women’s tennis tryouts will begin on Monday, Aug. 3 from 7-8:30 p.m. and will run through August 6.

All participants are required to have a current physical on file at KMHS before they can participate in any physical activities.

A volunteer practice is

scheduled to begin the week of July 27 and will begin at 7 p.m All activities will be held at the KMHS tennis courts.

For more information contact Coach Rick Henderson at 704-460-8066 or Rick.Henderson2@ duke-energy.com

KM in 7-on-7 tonight in Clover Kings Mountain High’s varsity football team will be competing in a 7-on-7 tournament and linemen challenge from 5-8 p.m. tonight at Clover High School.

The tournament began on Monday and features several teams from this area of North and South Carolina.

The KMHS teams will be idle next week as their

coaches will be in Greensboro attending the annual NC Coaches Clinic.

Summer workouts will resume the following Monday. Pre-season practice will begin on Saturday, August 1 at 8 a.m.

Up to 110 players have been attending summer workouts with a daily average of 80.

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Pre-School applications now being accepted Cleveland County Schools PreSchool is accepting applications for the 2015-16 school year at the Office of School Readiness, 704-476-8064.

The program is for eligible children 4 years of age or who will be by August 31 of this year. They will be given priority and 3 year old eligible children will fill any remaining openings.

The program is designed

for families with low to moderate income, regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, special needs or disabling condition. Bus transportation is available for children who live within the assigned school district.

Local elementary schools are Bethware, East, Grover, North, and West Schools.

2015 KMHS Men’s Soccer Schedule 2015 KMHS Volleyball Schedule

AUGUST 13 – at South Point, 6 p.m. (scrimmage).

17 – at Stuart Cramer, 5 p.m.

19 – at North Gaston, 5 p.m.

20 – Cherryville, 6 p.m. (V only).

26 – at Draughn, 5 p.m.

31 – Crest, 5 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 2 – at R-S Central, 6 p.m. (v only) 9 – Chase, 6 p.m. (v only) 15 – South Point, 5 p.m.

16 – at East Burke, 5 p.m.

21 – at East Rutherford, 5 p.m.

23 – Burns, 5 p.m.

28 – at Shelby, 5 p.m.

30 – Draughn, 5 p.m.

OCTOBER 1 – at Cherryville, 6 p.m. (v only) 5 – at Crest, 5 p.m 7 – R-S Central, 6 p.m. (v only).

8 – North Gaston, 5 p.m.

12 – at Chase, 6 p.m. (v only).

14 – at West Lincoln, 5 p.m. (v only).

19 – East Burke, 5 p.m 21 – East Rutherford, 5 p.m .

26 – at Burns, 5 p.m.

28 – Shelby, 5 p.m.

(All games are JV/varsity doubleheaders unless otherwise noted.)

AUGUST 8 – Scrimmage at KMHS, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. *varsity only.

15 – Scrimmage at North Henderson, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

17 – East Rutherford 19 – at Burns 24 – Shelby, 5 p.m. varsity only.

25 – North Gaston 26 – at Draughn 31 – Crest SEPTEMBER 2 – at R-S Central 9 – Chase 10 – at Polk County 14 – at North Gaston 16 – at East Burke 21 – East Rutherford 23 – Burns 28 – at Shelby, 5 p.m., varsity only 30 – Draughn OCTOBER 5 – at Crest 7 – R-S Central 12 – at Chase 14 – Forestview 19 East Burke (Senior Night) 21 – Foard (All games are JV/Varsity doubleheaders beginning at 4:30, unless otherwise noted.)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Kings Mountain City Council will conduct a public hearing, in accordance with G.S. 158-7.1, to solicit comments regarding the Industrial Incentive Grants being proposed for an economic development project.

The City of Kings Mountain City Council, subject to public comment at the public hearing for which the notice is hereby given, proposes to officially offer to Project Chip, an Industrial Incentive Grant. The grant can be offered for the creation of new full-time permanent employment positions and an anticipated new taxable investment in machine and equipment.

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at a location within the City of Kings Mountain corporate limits. It is anticipated that the grant would be approximately $101,753.50.

The public hearing, on the City’s proposed official offering of the aforementioned Industrial Incentive Grant, will be held in the City Council Chamber, located in the City of Kings Mountain City Hall, 101 West Gold Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina, on July 28, 2015 at 6:00 pm. At this time, the general public will have an opportunity to make comments regarding the proposed official offering of the Industrial Incentive Grants to Project Chip for their economic development project.

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churches. He particularly wanted them to perform twice in his hometown of Kings Mountain. There is no admission charge. Those attending Sunday’s concert should take a chair or a blanket to sit on the grass.

Edwards invites church leaders to take their church groups to the Sunday evening concert to sing with the visitors who will dress in traditional Japanese costumes and teach the audience an authentic Japanese dance. Gifts from Japan will also be presented.

Two of the songs to be presented will require children ages 5-15 to participate.

If individuals, churches or organizations would like to participate with the group on stage, contact Aundre Edwards at info@japanmass choir.com.

Ellen Devenny took these pictures of members of the Japan Mass Choir who performed Saturday in a free concert and “welcome home” arranged

by Kings Mountain's Jett Edwards, a Tokyo-based producer and gospel artist. The choir will return to Kings Mountain Sunday at 6 p.m. for a “sayanora” farewell concert at Patriots Park. “I hope that many Kings Mountain people will come out for the Sunday concert, this group is fantastic and came to Kings Mountain at considerable expense,'' said Devenny. “The show is wonderful,'' she added.

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Financial Aid for Older Adults Going Back to School Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any financial aid resources you can recommend to baby boomers who are interested in going back to school? I’ve been thinking about taking some classes at a nearby college, and wanted to check into financial aid opportunities first.

Looking For Aid Dear Looking, If you know where to look, there’s quite a bit of financial assistance out there that can help working baby boomers and retirees go back to school. Here are some steps to take that can help you find it.

Fill out the FAFSA form: A good place to start is by filling out the Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA). This will help you learn about grants, federal student loans (which are a better option than private student loans), and even work-study jobs. But, be aware that for most types of federal financial aid you will need to be enrolled at least half time in a degree or academic program to be eligible. To learn more or to fill out an application online, visit fafsa.gov. Or call 800-433-

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Contact financial aid office: Call the financial aid office at the college or university that you plan to attend to see if they offer any other financial aid options you may be eligible for. Also, find out if they offer any special tuition wavers or discounts for students over age 50. Many community colleges and some four-year colleges offer discounted tuition rates, and many allow older students to audit courses for free.

Seek a tax break: Uncle Sam may also be able to help you with a tax credit, like the annual $2,500 American Opportunity Tax Credit, or the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit, which is worth up to $2,000 per year. Or, if you’re not eligible for the tax credits, the gov-

ernment also provides tuition and fees deductions for students that can cover up to $4,000 in expenses.

To learn more, visit the IRS’s Tax Benefits for Education Information Center at irs.gov – type in “tax benefits for education” in the search bar to find it. Or call 800-829-3676 and request a copy of IRS Publication 970: Tax Benefits for Education (irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/ p970.pdf).

Open a 529 account: If you don’t plan to go back to school right away, you should consider opening up a 529 college-savings plan for yourself (see savingforcollege.com). Available in every state, 529’s allow you to save money for college tax-free. And in many states you can even deduct part or all of your contribution on your state tax return.

Sign up for a free or low cost MOOC: That’s the acronym for the popular “Massively Open Online Courses,” which offers thousands of certificate and no-certificate courses by the best universities around the world. MOOCs offer a free or cheap way to learn from their instructors anytime, anywhere. See

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Consider lifelong learning: If you’re interested in taking classes just for fun, consider Lifelong Learning Institutes (LLIs). These are noncredit educational programs designed for retirees that involve no tests or grades, just learning for the pure joy of it.

Usually affiliated with colleges and universities, LLIs offer a wide array of courses in such areas as literature, history, religion, philosophy, science, art and architecture, finance, computers and more.

To find an LLI, call your closest college or search the websites of the two organizations that support and facilitate them – Osher (osher.net) and Road Scholar (roadscholar.org/ein/intro.asp).

Together they support around 500 LLI programs nationwide.

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Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Dog saves two from fire

PATRIOTIC HOME AND YARD – Wayne Worcester and his family love the Fourth of July and they decorate their yard on Chestnut Street and light it up to celebrate the holiday.

Photos by LIB STEWART

AMERICAN LEGION OFFICERS – Pictured are new officers of American Legion Post 243 of Bessemer City. From left, David Grant, Jim Howell, Bob Smitherman, Commander Mike Grigg, Neal Barnes, Alfred Carpenter, Vern Moore, and Charlie Gehring who installed the officers Thursday night.

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LEGION RIDERS – Pictured are new officers of American Legion Riders of Post 243 in Bessemer City. From left, Glen freely, Jerry Walker, Bobby Cole, Wess Sullivan, Chris Dreamer, Timmy Stewart and David Grant, director. Grant is formerly from Kings Mountain, son of Nan Jean Grant.

An early morning fire at 602 Phenix Street left a burned-out shell.

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Fire Department officials estimate damage to this apartment at $80,000-$100,000.

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An early warning from a pet pit bull saved two Kings Mountain men from a devastating house fire on Phenix Street last week.

“I didn’t know what was going on at first but I heard my dog barking and that’s what woke me up,” said Dalphus Kilge, a resident of the apartment house.

The apartment fire broke out at 602 Phenix St. a little before 5 a.m. on Wednesday. It was then that repeated barks from Kojack alarted Kilge and housemate Marty Ammons.

Calling it a total loss, Kings Mountain Fire Department Chief Frank Burns said the damage is estimated at around $80,000 to $100,000.

Fire officials weren’t releasing many other details, but Burns did say the fire was being treated as suspicious and that investigators from the Kings Mountain Police Depatment and Cleveland County Fire Marshall’s office are joining the K.M. Fire Department in probing the incident.

After the fire was extinguished Wednesday morning, all that was left was a burnedout shell.

Kilge and Ammons sat outside surveying the damage. Meanwhile, Kojack’s doghouse was one of the few things untouched by the flames.

“He’s a good dog and just loves everyone,” Kilge said, adding that he knew something was wrong when he heard the pre-dawn noise.

When Kilge went to investigate, he found smoke in the room and more coming from the electrical sockets.

He woke Ammons. They grabbed what they could carry and ran out of the home.

Firefighters from Kings Mountain, Bethlehem and Oak Grove fire departments arrived shortly afterwards to find the apartments fully engulfed in flames, Burns said.

“It was like a giant fireball,” Kilge said, who rented the apartment from Brinkley Properties.

The fire is believed to have started at the back deck of the home and the rear apartment, Burns said. It then moved into the attic.

The local Red Cross has stepped into to help both occupants find temporary housing and other aid.

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