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Javion Burris gets some help with fractions from Math Academy Principal Monica Browner as the Mount Zion Baptist Church educational building became a beehive of activity with opening of the second year of summer classes.
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Math Academy growing The Community Math Academy at Mount Zion Baptist Church has grown in its second year to an enrollment of 50 rising 5th and 6th grade students. Classes began July 11 for 50 students under the direction of Principal Monica Browner and five teachers Samantha Rikard, Charlene Weaver, Julie Sparrow, Jeannie Brittain and Adrienne Ledbetter. Students
from Kings Mountain High School are serving as assistants. “We are seeing more growth during this second year and our students struggling with math are enjoying fractions and doing math problems they like,'' said Principal Monica Browner. After registering for classes, the boys and girls were pre-tested to find See MATH ACADEMY, Page 7A
New parking lot opens Friday Mayor Scott Neisler will cut the ribbon Friday morning at 9 a.m. celebrating the completion of the hardscape renovations to the Cherokee Street Parking Lot. The public is invited. This project was funded in part through the $97,000 grant the City of Kings Mountain received from the State of NC for downtown revitalization projects in last year’s state budget. Main Street Director
Jan Harris said, “We recognize that some of the businesses located in buildings adjacent to the Cherokee parking lot were inconvenienced and may have suffered financial losses during the weeks that the parking lot was closed to traffic.'' Mayor Neisler has authorized coupons to be developed and available for public use with the goal of See PARKING LOT, Page 7A
National Night Out Aug. 4 National Night Out, a free event to promote community and police partnerships, will be held at Patriots Park Thursday, Aug. 4 from 6-9 p.m.. The event was originally slated for Tuesday but has been rescheduled to Thursday, Aug. 4, to combine with the Farmers Market underway from 4-7 at Patriots Park.
“Why don't all you Pokemon Go players come out and find and capture those animated creatures at Patriots Park,'' says Mayor Scott Neisler. The newest digital popularity craze, Pokemon Go, has hit Kings Mountain and there are about 10 “stops” in Kings Mountain and Patriots Park is one. “It's a great place for you Pokemon fans to get together,'' adds the mayor. There will be free food and exhibits by law See NATIONAL NIGHT, Page 7A
A mother and her baby boy were fatally struck by a vehicle in Kings Mountain early last Thursday morning. Kings Mountain Police Det. K. L. Hamrick said that Clarissa Mechel Clemons Ussery, 30, of 120 Centerfield Drive, Shelby, was walking with her 27-month-old son Kadence in the middle of the road and they were struck by a 1999 Dodge truck operated by Danny Ray Cook, 41, of Mail Road, in Kings Mountain. No charges will be filed against Cook. The accident happened about 5 a.m. on Cansler Street near Barnette Drive. Police are looking for a witness, an African American male who was reportedly Ussery's boyfriend who may have been with Ussery on the day of the accident. “We need to talk to him,'' said police.
Anyone with information is asked to call KMPD at 704734-0444. Cook stayed at the scene and called 911. Neighbors reportedly heard the impact and ran to help but say nothing could be done for the woman and her son. Ussery and her baby were pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is continuing by investigating officers Hamrick and KMPD Cpl. Wayne Carpenter. Hamrick said authorities are still looking into why Ussery was walking on the road with her child at 5 a.m. Her family is also looking for answers. Chavis Clemons of Charlotte, brother of Clarissa Ussery, said on Facebook, “My sister is gone. I've never had someone so
Ed Clemons, father of Clarissa Mechel Clemons Ussery and grandfather of 27-month-old Kadence, supplied this picture of Clarissa holding Kadence and her older son, Kevin. close to me die, but this is a horrible feeling and I feel for all my family that are touched by this tragedy.
Thanks to Jehovah, through His son, Jesus Christ, we have hope. It's a tragedy for everyone.”
No charges will be filed in fatalities: DA Cleveland County District Attorney Mike Miller said yesterday that no charges will be filed against the driver of a truck that struck Clarissa Ussery and her baby boy on North Cansler Street near Barnette Drive early Thursday morning. The Kings Mountain Police Department is continuing to investigate the accident and want to talk to a black male identified as Eric Odem. Investigators believe he placed the body of the little boy in the mother's arms. Police say their investigation reveals that Ussery
and her son were walking in the middle of the road in the northbound lanes of North Cansler Street.. Danny Ray Cook, the driver of the 1999 Dodge truck traveling north on Cansler Street, told police that he applied his brakes and veered to the left side of the road way crossing the center line in an attempt to miss Ms. Ussery and her son. Investigating officers said the vehicle came to rest in the south bound lanes of North Cansler Street with the body of Ms. Ussery underneath the driver's side of
Making history Kings Mountain's Betsy Wells has spent a lifetime in politics. This week she's ready to make history as she sits in the North Carolina delegation section at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pa. and casts her vote for the first ALL SMILES - Betsy Wells is shown female ever nomi- smiling from her seat in the North nated for president by Carolina delegation at the Demoa major political party. cratic National Convention in PhilWells has been adelphia, Pa. Two TV stations, MSNBNC and CNN, flashed her a supporter of Hilpicture during their coverage of the lary Clinton for many convention Monday night. years and is attending her 16th Democratic screens. national convention and the “I am just having a ball. current one is “just icing on It's just phenomenal,'' said the cake.” Betsy from the convention If you were watching First hall Tuesday. Lady Michelle Obama speak Wells said the opening at the convention Monday day was a “little hectic but night on television a picture ended on a high note. The of Betsy Wells was flashed on both the MSNBC and CNN See MAKING HISTORY, Page 7A
the truck. Cook witnessed a black male at the scene of the accident who came from the right side of N. Cansler Street. “He demanded that I back up my truck,'' said Cook which he did while trying to avoid running back over the body of Ms. Ussery. Cook said he witnessed the black male pick up what he thought to be a black book bag and place it beside of Ms. Ussery but authorities during their investigation believe that it was the body of the child. No alcohol, speed or cell
phone usage was a determining factor in the accident, said police. KMPD is awaiting the toxicology report for Ms. Ussery from the Cleveland County Coroner's office. Police said there have been no other witnesses that have come forward that witnessed the actual accident or events that led up to the accident. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Kings Mountain Police Department, Det. Cpl. K. L. Hamrick, 704-734-0444.
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Y o u may be the first to see a future Oscar-winning film at the 17th annual Real to Reel International Film Festival which starts tonight ( Wednesday) at 7 p.m. at the Joy Theatre in Kings Mountain and presented by the Cleveland County Arts Council. Screenings will be held at 7 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings p lus a 1 p.m. Saturday matinee and an awards presentation after the Saturday night show. See the schedule of screenings in today's Herald. Mayor Scott Neisler is operaing the projector for the 10th year for the festival sponsored by the Kings See REEL TO REEL, Page 7A
The Kings Mountain Herald will be in a new location next week – 219 S. Battleground Ave., Second Floor, Suite 6. “We want to embrace the community and be more visible and accessible,'' said Publisher Greg Ledford. The Herald's new location is in the Amity Finance Building, formerly called the Blazer building. The four office suite is owned by Walter Wade. Entrance is from the city's new Cherokee Street parking lot and you can enter the second floor offices of the Amity building via a ramp that can been seen as you enter the parking lot. The Herald moved to its present location, 700 East Gold Street, eight years ago from the log building at King and Canterbury Road. Ledford and Community First Media purchased The Herald two years ago.
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■ OBITUARIES James “Earl” Allman
Marty Phifer loved animals
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Joseph Martin “Marty” Phifer, 60 resident of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away July 14, 2016 at his home. He was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late William Phifer and Joyce Foster Phifer. He was also preceded in death by his son, Bill Phifer. Marty was a former supervisor with KG Lilly Fasteners. He also worked in the Heating and Cooling industry and with KM Pools. He was a member of El Bethel United Methodist Church, Kings Mountain. He loved animals and cherished their friendship. Surviving are his son, Joey Phifer, Seneca, SC; brother, Sandy Phifer, Powell Tn.; and devoted friend Barbara Holcomb of Kings Mountain. The graveside service will be conducted Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 2 p.m. at El Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will speak to friends immediately following the service in the cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Cleveland County Humane Society, 1609 E. Marion St., Shelby, NC 28150. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.
KINGS MOUNTAIN – James “Earl” Hallman, 84, died July 19, 2016 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. He was the founder of Allman Siding. A private memorial service will be scheduled by the family at a later date. Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
Richard Vance Allen GROVER – Richard Vance Allen, 75, died July 24, 2016 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby. The funeral service was conducted Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at New Buffalo Baptist Church in Grover. The family received friends Monday, July 25, from 6-8 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home. Interment was in New Buffalo Baptist Church Cemetery. Harris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Robert W. Camp KINGS MOUNTAIN – Robert W. Camp, 47, died July 24, 2016 at home. The funeral service will be conducted Monday, August 8, 2016 at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Dr. John Sloan will officiate the service and interment will be in Mountain Rest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. Monday, August 8, 2016 in the Stained Glass Room of First Baptist Church before the funeral service. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals. com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Bobby Ruff SHELBY – Robert Dean (Bobby) Ruff, 56, died July 22, 2016 at Carolina Healthcare-Cleveland. The memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Kings Mountain. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at Woodside Cemetery in Clover, SC. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby is in charge of arrangements.
KMHS Class of 1986 Reunion The 30th reunion of the Class of 1986 of Kings Mountain High School will be held Sept. 16 and 17. On Sept. 16 the group will attend the KMHS football game and on Saturday, Sept.
17 events are planned from 5-7 p.m. at Deerbrook Golf Club in Shelby. $40 per person, includes dinner. Make reservations with Kim Bolin at 704-472-8318 by Sept. 1.
Board of Genealogical Society sets August, Fall events Elections Broad River Genealogical Society has planned several events in August to which the public is invited. Greg Payseur, Society President, invites the public on the anniversary of Tryon Resolves for a signing on August 14 from 1-5 p.m. at Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia. Find out how many of your ancestors signed this very important document 11 m months before the Declaration of Independence. Visit the 18th Century Farm and the reading of the Tryon Resolves at 4 p.m. Join Broad River at the Hoyle Homestead reunion
on Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. Libby Anthony and Janice Ledford will preside at a table for Broad River at the Homestead. Find out also how you are connected to the Pioneer Peter Hoyle. Payseur said that the Gaston County Library is gearing up for their 3rd annual 2016 Genealogy Fair to be held Sept. 24 from 1-5 p.m. at the Main Library, 1555 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia. Their goal is to provide information about organizations/services that will encourage individuals' family history research. There is no admission charge.
Cherryville Little Theatre holds “Addams Family“ auditions Cherryville Little Theatre will be hosting auditions for the production of “The Addams Family” on Aug. 4 and 5, 2016 at the Cherryville Little Theatre from 6-8 p.m. This production is scheduled to go to stage Oct. 28-30. There is no age limit for auditions. Please be advised that this show does contain language, sexual innuendos, and some dark “horror”
thematic elements, which may not be suitable for every individual. You can schedule your audition time by visiting the Cherryville Little Theatre Facebook page and following the “sign-up” genius link to the audition information. If you have any questions about this production you can contact the director, Lauren Parker, at laurensparker@gmail.com.
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The Cleveland County Board of Elections will hold a special meeting today (Wednesday) at 4 p.m. to discuss the early voting plan and the Lattimore precinct polling change for the Nov. 8 general election. The public meeting will be held at the Cleveland County Board of Election Office 215 Patton Dr Shelby, NC 28150. Interested members of the public may attend the meeting. For additional information regarding this meeting, please contact the Dayna Causby, Director Elections for Cleveland County at 704-484-4858 or dayna.causby@clevelandcounty.com.
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
$10K reward offered in 2006 cold case The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in solving the murder of Timothy Justin Grant and they hope a $10,000 reward will motivate people to come forward in the 10-year-old unsolved homicide. “We've looked for clues for 10 years and we hope someone will come forward with information that could lead to an arrest,'' said Sheriff Alan Norman. Justin was 21 years old when his father, Donald Grant, reported him missing on July 17, 2006. He was reportedly last seen on July 16, 2016. On July 18, 2006 the 2000 black Dodge Stratus that Justin was driving was found by Shelby Police Department parked at Ramblewood Apartments in Shelby. On July 21, 2006 investigators from the Sheriffs Department responded to the area of 2843 Selkirk Road and found the body of Grant in a wooded area just
JUSTIN GRANT off the road. Investigators believe the Cherryville resident was fatally shot somewhere else and then his body concealed on Selkirk Road. The Sheriff's Office, the Grant family and Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $10,000 for information leading to the
■ POLICE ARRESTS JULY 19: Christoper Scott Atkins, 28, 1711 Northwoods Dr., assault on female, $1500 secured bond. JULY 19: Jose Antonio Ramos Jr., 44, 1 Chesterfield Court Apt. 43, breaking and entering, injury to real property, misdemeanors, $3,000 secured bond. JULY 19: Dereck Eugene Walker, 40, Earl, NC, simple assault, second degree trespass, $500 secured bond. CITATIONS JULY 18: Daniel Martin Dover, 23, Grover, revoked license, failing to maintain lane control in vehicle. JULY 19: Indianna Jade Veres, 21, Gastonia, possession of marijuana, possession drug paraphernalia, expired tag, no vehicle inspection. INCIDENTS JULY 19: A resident of
Chesterfield Court reported a break-in and damage to a front door. JULY 19: A resident of Waco Road reported a break-in and theft of beverages. JULY 19: A resident of Cherokee Street reported financial fraud. WRECKS APRIL 28: Officer Chris Tate said Yates Palmer Moses, 133 Parton Dr., was backing his 1982 Chevrolet from a parking space at Subway on York Road and his a 2008 Nissan operated by Michael Lee McKenzie, 104 Heritage Drive. Property damage was slight. JULY 14: Officer Kyle Bell cited Juan Munoz Sanchez with no operator's license after an accident involving his 1994 Ford which was rear-ended by a 1997 Chevrolet operated by Timothy M. Thompson, 303 Somerset Drive. The accident happened on King
This grief sharing group meets for six weeks. No cost and open to anyone who has lost a loved one. If you plan to attend one of our groups, please make every effort to attend all six sessions. Registration forms are available at HCC Administrative Office, or by calling (704) 487-4677, Wednesdays: Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31, and Sept. 7, 14, 2016, at 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building.
Street. Osniel Gouthmann was transported to the hospital by Cleveland County EMS. Property damage was estimated at $2,000. JULY 18: Officer D. K. Davis said that Alfred Payne J r., 103 Jeremy Dr., operating a 2012 Chevrolet rear-ended a 1998 Mazda operated by Stacy Hassett, 539 Stony Point Road, Trailer 32. Payne said a vehicle in front of him stopped because another vehicle came to a stop in the road to turn into a driveway on US 74 Business. Property damage was estimated at $1500. JULY 18: Officer D. K. Davis said that Layla Zarif, Cornelius, NC, was backing from a parking space at Scotchman BP Station and hit a 2006 Chrysler as Taylor Gray of Forest City d rove into the parking lot. Property damages were minor. See more police reports on page 4B
■ CHURCH BRIEFS VBS at First Concert El-Bethel Wesleyan at Westover breakfast
Submerged Vacation Bible School will begin Sunday, July 31 and run through Wednesday, Aug 3, from 6-8:30 p.m. at First Wesleyan Church, 505 Piedmont Avenue. Children will dive deep into God's Word. There will be classes for rising kindergarten through rising 5th graders. Children will go into the grade they just completed. Everyone welcome.
Sunday The Shetleys will be featured in concert Sunday, July 31, at 6 p.m. at Westover Baptist Church, 114 Westover Drive. Refreshments will be served after the service. Everyone welcome.
“Reflections” Galilee sets Homecoming, revival services Aug.8-10 Sharing Group
arrest and conviction of person or persons involved in Justin's murder. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-481-8477 (TIPS) or Cleveland County Sheriff's Office at 704484-4976. Anyone with information may remain anonymous.
Galilee United Methodist Church, 117 Galilee Church Road, will hold Homecoming on Sunday, Aug. 7 that will kick off revival services Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 8-10, at 7 p.m. each evening. The theme for the church year is “Following After Righteousness” and speaker for the Sunday afternoon service at 3 p.m. will be Pastor Celina Curry of First Antioch Interdenominational Church
in Gastonia. Other speakers for the revival series are Rev. Gregory Floyd, pastor of Vestibule AME Zion Church in Kings Mountain, Monday, Aug.8; Rev. Anthony Sanders, pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church of Kings Mountain on Tuesday, Aug. 9; and Rev. Daryl Napper, pastor of First Baptist Church, Lexington, on Wednesday, Aug. 10. Everyone welcome.
The traditional country breakfast sponsored by El Bethel United Methodist Church will be served Saturday, August 6, from 6-10 a.m. at the church fellowship building. A bake sale will also be featured. Diners can eat-in or take out. The number to call for take-outs is 704-7399174.
Community lunch today Life of Worship Ministries, 403 Cherokee Street behind Farmers Furniture, will serve a community lunch Wednesday, (today, July 27) from 11 a.m. until 12 noon. The menu will feature the salad bar with various salads and also desserts and tea. Everyone welcome.
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Havin' a blast at Beach Blast The nearly 100 degree temps didn't bother the crowds at Beach Blast Saturday. Kids and adults alike cooled off in three misty tents set up at Patriots Park and the splash pad was also a favorite of the young folk. “The music was a big hit and dancers were there til almost closing time to enjoy the Band of Oz and the other great performers,'' said the city's Special Events Coordinator Haley Wilson. “Water Wars” was also a favorite of crowds as well as
the watermelon eating contest where 10 big watermelons were cut and there were free slices for everyone after the contest. “It was hot but that didn't keep the crowd away,'' said Wilson, who said that every event was very well attended and the crowds also supported the vendors who sold food and other wares. “This was really one of the biggest turnouts we've had for recent events and we want to make Beach Blast bigger and better than ever next year,'' Wilson said. Photos by HALEY WILSON
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■ CHURCH BRIEFS
■ MEDITATION
How to Beat the Heat On Monday, like I’m “beating I walked into the the heat”. Setting church conference the thermostat to 70 room for a meeting degrees was more and the heat of the comfortable. For room slapped me in me, beating the heat the face! It made does not mean we sense, a room not typwant to go from hot ically in use at this to a-little-less-hot. time of the week, No, in fact, I would Jeff Wilson the A/C was not proargue that beating the Pastor grammed to cool to Kings Mountain heat means that we typical occupancy Church of the want—correction— Nazarene standards. need to go from hot Of course I to cool. quickly lowered the thermostat In Psalm 32, the reading 80 degrees and pro- psalmist states that carrying ceeded with the meeting. Now, the weight of sin is physically 80 degrees inside is much bet- draining on your body. “When ter than the 94 degrees outside, I kept silent, my bones wasted but the difference of 14 de- away through my groaning all grees does not make me feel day long. For day and night
your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer,” (Psalm 32:3-4 NIV). I’m sure you can relate to how the heat of summer can literally sap all energy and motivation. That is why we try our best to stay cool, not just less-hot. Sin was weighing heavy on the psalmist, just like the heat of summer. However, to beat the heat, the psalmist confessed his “transgressions to the Lord.” I wonder how often we try to beat the heat by just going to places that are simply lesshot? Walking inside to have 80 degrees slap you in the face, compared to the outside 94 degrees, just did not seem refreshing.
To beat the heat, we need to find cool places; places that are air-conditioned and set at a temperature that let our bodies feel relief from the heat. When we have sin in our lives and we think we can try harder to be a better person in order to escape the heat, we are only moving from extremely hot to a-little-less-hot. Perhaps try a different approach: talk to God. Confess the sins that are weighing you down and experience the cool, refreshing, and redeeming qualities found in forgiveness. Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart! (Psalm 32:11 NIV)
Bynum Chapel AME Zion One day Bible School Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church, 213 N. Cansler St., will hold a one-day Vacation Bible School Saturday, July 30, from 12:30-5 p.m. Classes for all ages will be on the theme, “Putting On the Whole Armor of God.” Everyone invited.
Oak View Baptist VBS begins Aug. 5 “Pets Unleashed: Where Jesus Cares ‘Fur’ You” is the theme of Vacation Bible School at Oak View Baptist Church, 1517 York Road, Kings Mountain. The program, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5 and 6, is designed for a two-day presentation. The Friday schedule begins at 5 p.m. with a family dinner and VBS from 6-8:30 p.m. The Saturday portion is from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with a family lunch immediately after. The VBS is open to all community children from nursery age through sixth grade. Live animals may be involved in the classes. Questions should be sent via email tojellomhc@gmail.com
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Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406
New Life Family Worship Center 428 Oak Grove Road 704-739-9371
Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075
New Way Missionary Baptist Church 105 Waco Road 704-724-0414
Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Avenue 704-739-6811
Oak Grove Baptist Church 1022 Oak Grove Road 704-739-4833
Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Road 704-739-6711 Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354
Oak View Baptist Church 1517 York Road 704-739-7831
Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road, Kings Mountain, NC
Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852
Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216
Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160
Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826
Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920
Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516
Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398
Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354
St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256
Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue
New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507 New Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606 New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128
Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070 Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580
Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007 Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716 The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street 828-381-4777
True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764 Unity AME Zion Church 948 Unity Church Road 704-228-0328 Vestibule AME Zion Church 2175 Vestibule Church Road 704-739-7961 Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive (704) 739-2187 FALLSTON Burning Bush House of God 4538-2 Fallston Rd. Fallston GASTONIA Bethesda United Methodist Church 3714 S. New Hope Rd
Grace Community Advent Christian Church 206 West 3rd Avenue 704-739-9230 GROVER Bethany Baptist Church 423 Cleveland Avenue 704-937-3010 Carolina Praise and Worship Center 201 N. Main Street 704-937-7541 First Apostolic Church of Blacksburg 205 E. Cherokee St. Blacksburg, SC 864-839-1873 WACO New Testament Missionary Baptist Church 2103 Capernium Rd
Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd.
Notice: In order to accommodate the number of churches in our communities, we will print two alternating lists of churches each week. If you don’t see the church you’re looking for, be sure to check next week.
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■ LIFESTYLES
Tales from the Museum benefit Sept. 10, Farmers Market tickets now on sale On Thursday afternoons I always feel like I have front row seats at a cool free concert in the park, as the music is always so awesome and so many of the Nashville greats turn up. Together with the added extra of fresh farmer’s market produce and samples of delicious pasta and pizza supplied by 238 Cherokee Grill, this is something many in the Kings Mountain area are missing out on. The Liberty Mountain
Nancy Fichter Players sang Scottish and Revolutionary era songs. Blues guitarist and singer
Sam Havens showed what the guitar was created for, and played off the energy sapping heat that drove folks under shade to cool down on the POP Program lemon icies. Join us on at Patriots Park in Kings Mountain on Thursday afternoons for the free musical farmer’s market. It will have you gesticulating and masticating before the screams of delight from kids on the splash pad have echoed in your ears.
(Ed. note: - The recipes in today’s cooking column come from “Feeding the Flock, a cookbook from ‘’ A New Beginning Baptist Church.) BLACK WALNUT POUND CAKE Fritzy Sellers 2 sticks margarine 2 tsp. Vanilla 1 cup black walnuts 2 cups flour, unsifted 5 large eggs ½ cup shortening ¼ tsp. Black walnut flavoring 1 cup sugar 1 cup milk Combine margarine, shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, mix well after each egg. Add vanilla, mix well. Add flour and milk alternately , beginning and ending with flour. Stir in walnuts. Bake 350 degrees for 1 hour and 25 minutes. CREAM CHEESE FROSTING 8 oz. Cream cheese 1 lb. Confectioner’s sugar 1 stick margarine 2 tsp. Vanilla flavoring Frost cooled cake. Garnish with walnuts if desired. MEAT LOAF Leslie and Doug Ramsey 1 ½ lb. Ground beef 1 onion chopped 1 ½ tsp. Salt ½ can tomato sauce 1 cup crackers 1 egg, beaten ¼ tsp. Pepper Mix all ingredients together and form loaf in shallow pan. 1 ½ c ans tomato sauce 3 tbs. Vinegar 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce ½ cup water 3 tbs. Brown sugar 2 tbs. Mustard
Mix and pour over meat loaf. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. EASY CHICKEN POT PIE Doug Ramsey 1 can cream of potato soup 1 can Tyson chunky chicken 1 cup milk 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can veg-all Mix all together and pour into a casserole dish. Top mixture with stove top topping or crumbled up Ritz crackers. Melt one stick butter and pour on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. RANCH CHICKEN Wendy McAbee ¾ cup crushed corn flakes ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese 8 skinless chicken breasts ½ cup butter, melted 1 cup cheese 1 pkg. Ranch dressing mix Mix corn flakes, Parmesan cheese, and ranch dressing mix together in small bowl. Dip chicken in butter, then roll chicken in corn flakes. Place on a greased pan and bake on 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until juices run clear. CROCKPOT STEAK Fritzy Sellers Cube Steak 1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix 1 can cream of
mushroom soup 2 cups water 2 tbs. Flour Brown meat. Put in crock pot. Add soups and water. Cook on low all day ( 8 hours). Thicken gravy with flour. BROCCOLI CASSEROLE Wanda Kent 3 cups cooked rice 1 small jar cheese whiz 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 box frozen chopped broccoli ½ cup diced onion 1 stick butter Cook broccoli and onion together for about 10 minutes. Drain, mix all ingredients together and put in buttered casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. PINEAPPLE CASSEROLE Pat Benton 1 cans Pineapple Tidbits 1 stick butter, melted 1 pkg. Ritz crackers 2 cups shredded cheese ¾ cup sugar 6 tbs. Self-rising flour Combine flour and sugar, then add pineapple and cheese. Mix well. Pour into casserole dish and sprinkle cracker crumbs over the top. Drizzle melted butter over top of casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Get your tickets now for what the Kings Mountain Historical Museum is promoting as “the social event of the year,” “Tracks Through Time,'' the 13th annual Reverse Raffle and Auctions Sept. 10 at the Patrick Senior Center. One $125 ticket includes a delicious dinner for two
and a 1 in 300 chance to win the grand prize of $10,000. The evening, which begins at 5:30 p.m., includes live, silent and cake auctions, as well as raffle prizes;, camaraderie and entertainment. The theme of this year's event will tie to the museum's current exhibit,
“Turning Point: The Battle of Kings Mountain'' which will be on display through Oct. 15. Stop by the Museum, ( the old KM Post office) for a free exhibit tour and pick up your tickets Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Etheridge (Lynn) and Diane Toffolo are pictured at last year's Kings Mountain Historical Museum event.
Bill Chabless and Margaret Pearson are pictured at last year's Kings Mountain Historical Museum event.
Princesses needed for Miss Gastonia Pageant Aug. 6 Organizers of the Miss Gastonia Scholarship Pageant are seeking girls ages 6-13 years to serve as Miss Gastonia princesses. The pageant is Saturday, August 6 at Stuart W. Cramer High School. The princesses serve as "little sisters" to the contestants in the Miss Gastonia Scholarship Pageant. They participate in a special production number during the pag-
eant and are introduced on stage. All princesses receive a crown and banner and participate in pre-pageant activities. For more information, call (704) 827-7277 or visit www.missgastoniapageant.com and click the "Princess Program" link. The deadline to register is July 25.
Bethel Ministries Prayer Line Bethel Ministries and Apostle Cruceta Jeffeirs announce a Kingdom Watchman Prayer Line 1-712-832-8310 that area people can access by No. 6433506 every Tuesday at 12 noon and Thursday at 6 p.m. Email prayer requests to Bethel Ministries @ yahoo.com
Cleveland Co. Head Start “Earth and Fire Pottery accepting applications Fest ends July 29 of age 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. For additional information or an application contact the Office of School Readiness at 704-476-8064.
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MATH ACADEMY: growing in Kings Mountain From Page 1A what they needed and next Wednesday they will be given a post test. Homework is assigned to each student and before the end of the sessions the teachers go over the homework assignments. Teachers use state curriculum but they are not restricted by state test requirements. Math Academy is free and scholarships are given by community sponsors to fund the program. The Academy, county wide in its 9th year, has served more than 1,000 students and has 90 percent attendance rate. Students receive three hours of math instruction and one hour of enrichment. Each student is selected by teachers and administrators, and they have an opportunity to attend extended enrichment programs for physics, robotics, and cultural arts at Cleveland Early College, Cleveland Community College and Cleveland County Arts Council., :Students will learn
a valuable math lesson next Thursday when they partner with the Farmers Market to give back to the community. The students will prepare care baskets for 10 agencies, including Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry, and teams of students will shop for produce, weigh it, and figure out the prices as they incorporate math into the special program. The event starts at 8:45 a.m. and ends at 11 a.m. Math Academy is also underway at James Love Elementary School, Mount Calvary Baptist Church and Shiloh Baptist Church, all in Shelby. Principal Browner came to the Kings Mountain site last year after teaching at Mount Calvary site which served 52 students in the inaugural year of the math academy. Executive Director Tropzie McCluney is quite proud of all the students in the county-wide community Math Academy. It's her dream that the four sites will serve many more children in the future.
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Real to Reel opens tonight From Page 1A
Mountain Little Theatre and the Historic Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority. 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 is $1,000. The professional winners will receive $500 and amateur winners will receive $250. New this year is the Best of North Carolina award of $300. Audience members vote on their favorite film each night with one winner selected at the end of the festival. Films from all genres from all over the United States as well as Germany, China, Japan, Argentina, Brazil, Greece, Belgium, Australia, Italy, and Spain have poured into Cleveland County and this year's festival also features 15 North Carolina films including one made by a Cleveland County native. Advance tickets are $8 per session or a Festival pass for $30 may be purchased at the Arts Center, 111 S. Washington St., Shelby, or on line at www.realtoreelfest.com. Ticket prices at the door are $10 per ses-
sion or a festival pass of $35. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free. Again this year is the VIP Pass for $50 which includes special s eating in the balcony of the Joy with comfortable chairs and tables, food and drink server, one complimentary drink per night, and free popcorn throughout the festival. Returning 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 wrapparty and awards presentation after the final film on Saturday night, July 30. Some of the films are of a mature theme and parents are encouraged to call the Arts Council if they have questions or concerns. Real to Reel Film & Video Festival offers a forum for independent film, video and multimedia artists to showcase their talents and garner award winning name recognition.
FLOWER POWER PARKING LOT: opens Friday From Page 4A
right onto NC115 and go about 10 miles until you see the sign on the left pointing to the town and go on that road several miles into the middle of nowhere and eventually you will find it. Cars are not allowed on the main street, only horses and humans. There are shops there and a place to get a very nice burger. But that is now. July 16-18, 1970 saw the Love Valley Rock Festival take place – North Carolina’s answer to Woodstock. An up-and-coming group called the Allman Brothers headlined the gig. I was there the whole time. My friend Scott “Brutus” Casey and I rode there in my 1960 Chevy. We were supplied with canned spaghetti and Boone’s Farm. The place was crawling with hippies and hippie “wannabes”. About 100,000 of us. It was just like Woodstock. No shooting, no stabbing, no hate. People sharing food, wine, other “refreshments”, all in brotherly and sisterly love. I came away from that place a changed person. Last year about this time, Sharon and I went to Love Valley as a sort of pilgrimage. Once there, I could still see the scene in my mind just as it happened over 40 years ago. I saw the place at the bottom of a huge ravine where the sound stage was and the mass of folks filling the hillside. I went to the spot where I had parked the Chevy – my home for three days – and recalled the school teachers from Florida who invited me to their campfire and said, “Here kid, try some of this.” I have been observing for a while a trend among some members of today’s youth. I see that tie-dyed shirts are in vogue as are “peace symbols”. Is it just style or are they trying to send a message other than by text? At the recent South Point High graduation, I was taking photos and a trio of seniors threw up their fingers at me in the “peace sign”. That made me smile too and gave me a flashback to 1969 and 1970. Maybe we need a replay of those years these days. Maybe we need a “Summer of Love” right now. Let’s make it a fall, winter, and spring of love while we are at it. Let’s give our nation and the world a big dose of Flower Power. We need it badly. It’s never too late.
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alleviating some of the financial hardships these specific businesses have incurred. The coupons are available at City Hall and offer $5 off a minimum $10 purchase. The businesses where this offer may be redeemed are listed on the coupons. They will be good until August 31, 2016. On September 1st, participating businesses need to submit to the City the coupons they’ve collected and a check for that amount will be issued to them. Below are a few highlights of what has transpired: +All of the electrical transformers and switch gears have been reconfigured and painted. +Traffic lights at the intersection of Gold St at Cherokee St and Cherokee St at Mountain St have been updated to federally required standards. +Additional decorative light fixtures have been placed throughout downtown for better and safer pedestrian lighting. +City crews removed the old electrical lighting infrastructure before installing the
new infrastructure. +All of the engineer-designed plans have been completed and verified for accuracy and compliance. +Installed new underground electrical distribution lines. + Raised all of the water, waste water, and natural gas valve boxes. +Installed the decorative LED lights and base mounts. +City crews have pressure washed, cleaned and performed a final inspection of the parking lot with the engineer for compliance assurance. +The City replaced the sidewalk, curbing and entrance points on the west side of Cherokee Street which is adjacent to the parking lot. This was done to better mitigate the flow of water and prevent any possible confusion by the public regarding entrance ways to the parking lot. This also served to replace the old and deteriorating sidewalks and curbs fronting the parking lot. +Trees, shrubbery and flowers will be planted in the parking lot this fall once the temperatures cool down.
KILLING: In America From Page 4A
saw it in such places as public classrooms, courthouses and even Sunday school walls at church. For some crazy reason America started thinking that the Ten Commandments were offensive and that the sixth commandment was no longer necessary. Having the sixth commandment posted throughout America was a lot less offensive than this killing that’s going on in our country. The sixth commandment did not prevent killings. Black people were still treated cruelly and even murdered with the sixth commandment posted everywhere. A chapter and verse is not a cure all and even stupid if we just ignore it. In the days when Thou Shalt Not Kill was written people were killed all over the Middle East and it hasn’t stopped. Somehow we have to get to the hearts of people and that means all races, nationalities, genders and religions have to quit hating, biting and fighting. The Golden Rule says, “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” If all churches, communities, religions, political parties, race groups, gender groups and the whole world would just truly embrace this principle then the world would do much better. Bad stuff would stop and so would the killing. Glenn Mollette is an American Syndicated Columnist and Author. He is the author of eleven books and read in all fifty states. Enjoy Books By Glenn Mollette at Amazon. com This column does not necessarily reflect the view of any organization, institution or this paper or media source.
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Awards and party! Awards will be announced during the party following the final film on Saturday night.
MAKING HISTORY From Page 1A
Democratic Party and this convention gives Americans a message of hope,'' she said, adding that the Democratic convention is not “a bit like the recent GOP convention.” She said she is staying about 30 minutes from the convention site and taking a bus but the first day the traffic was so bad that it
was hard to get to the center and she and other delegates walked six blocks in 99 degree temperatures. Tuesday she attended a National Education Association luncheon and a women's caucus. Tuesday night there will be more speeches and the nomination of Hillary Clinton who will accept the nomination on the last day of the convention Thursday.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT From Page 1A enforcement agencies, the fire department, and first responders The annual event is designed to strengthen communities by encouraging neighborhoods to engage in stronger relationships with each other and with local law enforcement to take a stand and work together to stop violence, drugs and crime. The goal is to heighten
crime prevention awareness and build support and participation in local anticrime programs and most importantly to send a message that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Music will be presented by the Christian Freedom Church choirs and back-toschool gifts include backpacks.
TAKE A BREAK: from politics; read books From Page 4A newspaper gained fame and helped the country through challenging times is the story Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett tells in “Carolina Israelite: How Harry Golden Made Us Care about Jews, the South, and Civil Rights.” For instance, he proposed his “Golden Vertical Negro Plan,” based on the experiences of businesses like Durham Mayor “Mutt” Evans’ store. When Evans took out the seats in his store’s dining area, blacks and whites ate comfortably together. Even under Jim Crow, the races could mix if everybody was standing. So, to deal with school integration, Golden proposed removal of all chairs from the classrooms. If all the students were standing, integration would cause no problem! After Hurricane Katrina swept through New Orleans destroying whole sections and communities, acclaimed North Carolina photographer, John Rosenthal, revisited the city’s Lower 9th Ward. He recorded what he found in a series of painfully beautiful photographs which are assembled in his new book, “After: The Silence of the Lower 9th Ward.” These books will be featured on UNC-TV’s North Carolina Bookwatch during August. If politics has you down in the dumps, let them take you on a short vacation from the stories Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are telling us.
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Track State Champions Pictured from Left to Right: Shamila Roberts, Diamond Williams, Summer Meeks, Brianne Davis, and Coach Bryan Nichols. Bessemer City High School Girls Track Team State Champions. Picture by Hydeia Hayes.
Bessemer City Crisis Center Many years ago, 1984 to be exact, a group of Bessemer City Pastors and Educators came together to create the Bessemer City Crisis Center. A staple of the Bessemer City Community, the Crisis Center is not only known for it’s charitable events, such as the Polar Plunge, but they are also known for their contributions to the Bessemer City Community. The Crisis Center assists local residents in crisis with water, gas, and power bills as well meeting their food and clothing needs. The non-profit organization with a big heart is powered by a team of three, who work part time along the dedicated volunteers. The Bessemer City Crisis Center thanks the local community for all of their contributions. A few of the donors include Publix of Gastonia, NC, who provides the center with an abundance of fresh bread and pastries weekly, the Bessemer City Community Garden, who provides the center with fresh
North Carolina State Championship title for the Girls 4 x 200 Meter Relay. This championship win has placed the Bessemer City Track team on the winning ballot for the first time in twelve years. The Coach, Bryan Nichols, also expressed his gratitude and pride for the winning champions!
The Bessemer City High School Girls Track Team was recognized at the July 11th Regular City Council Meeting. The team competed on the campus of North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State University. Shamila Roberts, Senior, Diamond Williams, Junior, Summer Meeks, Junior, and Brianne Davis, freshmen now hold the
Bessemer City 2016-2017 Calendars are now available in City Hall (132 W. Virginia Ave. Bessemmer City, NC)
fruits and vegetables, and the local residents who donate items such as tomatoes and onions. As the Bessemer City Crisis Center aids fifty to sixty community members weekly, the center is preparing for a move soon. In a few months the center will be located down West Virginia Avenue of Bessemer City, North Carolina. The new building will allow the Crisis center to offer new services such as frozen and refrigerated goods obtained by the Second Harvest food bank to assists local residents with hunger needs. The builiding will also allow the Bessemer City Crisis Center the opportunity to store and offer many household and kitchen appliances. Contact the Crisis Center for donations and volunteer opportunites (704) 629-2147 or
ww.facebook.com/BessemerCityCrisisCenter. Picture by Hydeia Hayes
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Football/speed camp at KMHS Scenes from practice this week Kings Mountain High School‘s annual football/ speed camp continues Wednesday and Thursday from 6-8 p.m. The camp is for rising third through eighth graders. The fee is $10 per session. For more information, contact Coach Greg Lloyd at 704-476-8000 ext.3166.
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Kings Mountain High's JV football team is completing summer drills this week and looking forward to the official start of pre-season practice Monday morning.
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Ladies soccer camp this week at KMHS
Young ladies are going through a soccer camp this week, and many of them will be on the field early Monday morning for the official start of fall practice at KMHS.
Membership, new members sought The Kings Mountain Touchdown Club is holding its annual renewal and sign-up for new memberships. The Touchdown Club provides much needed assistance to all athletic programs at Kings Mountain High School. The TD Club was formed in 2007 with 83 members. Since that time it has grown in membership and has donated over $1.8 million to KMHS athletics which includes the new Brinkley Field House and money raised for the new concession stand and restrooms. The club has also donated monies to provide equipment, travel expenses, and weight room improvements for all sports. The KMTD Club reviews game film with the coaching staff each Tuesday at 7 p.m. during the football season. The first meeting will be on August 30. The club also has hats available to purchase with the KMTD Club logo. They are $10 each. Members of the club
are also entitled to park in a designated area behind Kings Mountain Middle School after purchasing a $20 parking pass from the KM Booster Club. Members must show their KMTD Club membership to park in this area, which is especially convenient to the new concession stand facility. “We invite everyone to join the club and help us grow so that we can continue to meet the challenges needed by the athletic program at KMHS,” said President David Brinkley. Every club member is urged to ask others to join the club. Memberships are $100 (first down club), $200 (second down), $300 (third down), $500 (fourth down), and $1,000 and up (Coaches Club). Memberships and all donations are fully tax deductible. Make checks payable to Kings Mountain Touchdown Club and mail them to PO Box 2017, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 by August 31. Provide email address to help control mailing costs.
KMHS fall sports practice begins Monday, Aug. 1 Fall sports practice officially begins Monday, Aug. 1 at Kings Mountain High School. All persons interesed in playing must have current physicals on file at the school before they can begin practice. Those who have not been participating in summer workouts should contact their coaches for practice schedules.
Tennis practice begins August 1 Tryouts and practice for Kings Mountain High women’s tennis will be held Monday, Aug. 1 through Thursday, Aug. 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the KMHS tennis courts. Prospects should take appropriate attire such as tennis shoes and tennis racquet. All participants are required to have an updated physical on file before beginning practice. Contact Coach Rick Henderson for questions, concerns or more information prior to August 1. Call or text him him at 704-460-8066 or email Rick.Henderson2@duke-energy. com
Kings Mountain Family YMCA summer 2016 youth sports scores Thursday – July 21, 2016 7-9 Basketball Vargas: 21 Smith: 15 Vargas: Devon Dorsey 13 pts 10-12 Basketball Cole: 23 Habel: 17
Cole: Eli Osborne 8 pts, Kori Bell 8 pts 13-16 Basketball Peeler: 53 Galloway: 39 Peeler: O.D. Peeler 12 pts, Landon Zanders 12 pts
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These young ladies are participating in a soccer camp this week at Kings Mountain High School.
Work progressing on KMHS concession project Work is progressing on the new concession stand/ restroom project at Kings Mountain High School. Brick work is underway, and weather permitting the new structure should be ready for the start of the football season. The facility will be used by numerous school and community activities. Funds and pledges are still needed to make the project fully funded. Mail your pledges and donations to Kings Mountain Touchdown Club, PO Box 2017, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or call David or Marie Brinkley at 704-739-4689. All donations are fully tax deductible.
The retaining wall is in place for a new bullpen on the visitor's side of the Kings Mountain High baseball field. The wall is a part of the Kings Mountain Touchdown Club's concession stand/restroom project.
Skidmore plays in all-star game Kings Mountain’s Jacob Skidmore competed for the West all-stars in last week’s North Carolina East-West High School all-star basketball game in Greensboro. The Lenoir-Rhyne signee scored three points and had three rebounds, two
blocks and two steals. East won the game 11898. Kings Mountain football player Dre Bell was chosen for the East-West game but did not compete because he is already enrolled at Louisburg College.
Homecoming at Oak View on August 14 Annual Homecoming at Oak View Baptist Church. 1517 York Road, will be held Sunday, Aug. 14 and will commemorate the 78th anniversary of the church. Rev. Ralph Sparrow, who pastored the church from 1991-99, will serve as guest speaker for the worship service. Sunday
School begins at 9:30 a.m. with the worship service at 10:30 a.m. Church members and their guests will share a covered dish lunch in the church's fellowship hall following the service. Rev. David Turner, pastor, invites the community to join in the Homecoming event.
Summer Reading finale today Mauney Memorial Library's summer reading finale is this Wednesday (today) at Patriots Park and those attending should be prepared to “get wet.” Use sunscreen
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Benson to host book signing India Benson, 19, rising sophomore at UNC in Chapel Hill, published her first novel, “Teen Angel,'' in August which she wrote at age 14. Benson will host a book-signing event in the Gaston County Public Library Auditorium on Aug. 6 from 3-6 p.m. Food, music and door prizes will feature the event and Ben-
son's book will be available for purchase. “Teen Angel” is a Christian Contemporary novel that follows the life of Holly Springs, a medical doctor in Trimble, Missouri. It encompasses the romance, thriller and mystery genres, resulting in a dynamic plot and relatable characters.
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Alan Hamrick, Cleveland County GIS Coordinator, describes the county’s Small Business Investment Grant Program during the second meeting of the Service Provider Network (SPN) at the Patrick Senior Center in Kings Mountain. The SPN is part of the Certified Entrepreneurial Community program being developed for Cleveland County.
■ POLICE ARRESTS JULY 20: Terrence Corey Durant, 40, 502 Bridges Dr., resisting public officer, 50B violation, no bond, Trial date July 21in Cleveland County District Court. JULY 22: Heather Lauren Stroupe, 26, 1046 Mansion Drive, disorderly conduct, resisting police officer, $1000 secured bond. JULY 23: Alvin Fred Harris Jr., 31, Gastonia, second degree trespassing, $500 secured bond. JULY 23: Sandy Denise Gentry, 48, Jonesville, SC, trash disposal violation, criminal summons. CITATIONS JULY 22: Larry Dean Pearson II, 53, 101 Stowe Acres, stop sign violation. JULY 22: Brandon Dion Reyes Peterson, 19, Chesterfield, SC, speeding. Justin Lamar Lingerfelt, 29, 1641 York Road, expired tag. JULY 23: Katherine Heather Byars, 24, Crouse, no operator's license. JULY 23: Germoso Morrobel, 29, Gaffney, SC, speeding, careless driving. JULY 24: Jeffrey Todd Millwood, 45, Spartanburg, SC, speeding. JULY 24: A 17-year-old male was cited for failure to decrease speed to avoid a collision.
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JULY 16: Officer G. L. McKinney said that Derrick Seigle, York, SC, was asleep in the cab of a Freightliner truck and the driver of another Freightliner owned by Jesus Tello Rodriguez, Bellflower, CA, bumped the vehicle and trailer was unhooked and left in the parking lot of Dollar General on York Road. Slight damage was
reported to the vehicles. JULY 21: Officer Chris Tate said that Michael Huntsinger, Clover, SC, operating a 1993 Chevrolet, backed up at the gas pump at 726 York Road and hit the rear right door of a 2006 Toyota operated by Jeremiah Justin Delillo, Pascagoula, MS. Property damage was estimated at $2300.
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Cuba - Local folks see Cuba up close and personal island in the Caribbean and has over 11 million inhabitants. Cuba was a colony of Spain until the Spanish American War of 1898. It became a U.S. protectorate in 1902. As a fragile republic, Cuba attempted to remain democratic but mounting political radicalization and social strife culminated in the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista in 1952. Further unrest led to Batista's overthrow in January 1959 by forces led by Fidel Castro. A nuclear war between the U.S. and Soviet Union nearly broke out during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. A trade embargo set up by the U.S. has in many ways left Cuba “high and dry” economically. Nonetheless, On December 17, 2014, an agreement between the United States and Cuba, popularly called "The Cuban Thaw” brokered in part by Canada and Pope Francis began the process of restoring international relations between Cuba and the United States. Cuba and the U.S. agreed to release political prisoners and the United States began the process of creating an embassy in Havana. On April 14, 2015, President Obama said the U.S. will remove Cuba from the American government's list of nations which sponsor
(Ed. note: Alan Hodge, Editor of The Herald's sister newspaper The Belmont Banner-News wrote this story about Gaston County area people who visited Cuba recently and their impressions of that visit. Recently First Baptist Church sponsored a mission trip to Cuba and recently seven students, including Allison Greene of Kings Mountain, were the first group from the School of Divinity to travel and study in Cuba. Led by Dr. Hebert Palomino, associate professor of pastoral care and counseling, the GWU group visited the Baptist seminary in Santiago de Cuba, where Palomino helped to establish a counseling program.) By Alan Hodge With the recent “softening” or “warming”, or “normalizing”, or whatever you want to call it of relations between the U.S. and Cuba, adventurous types are starting to visit the island and that number includes several folks from our area. But first, a bit of background on the situation. Cuba is a Marxist-Leninist republic, where the role of the Communist Party is enshrined in the Constitution. It is just 90 miles south of Key West, Florida. Havana is the largest city and capital. Cuba is the largest
terrorism. On June 30, 2015, Cuba and the U.S. reached a deal to reopen embassies in their respective capitals on July 20, 2015 and reestablish diplomatic relations. One aspect of the new relationship between the U.S. and Cuba is that Americans can now visit the islandunder certain conditions. No, you can't just drive to Charlotte- Douglas International Airport and hop a jet to Havana, but for those willing to jump through the various hoops it takes to secure a trip to Cuba, the work seems to be worth it. Case in point are the recent trips by Mt. Holly attorney Marie Anders, her husband Joshua, and her parents Mt. Holly city attorney Kemp Michael and Cindy. From Belmont, Gaston Day School student MacKenzie Harris also just got back from a trip to Cuba. Here are their impressions of the excursions. “My father was born in 1947 and he told me about atomic bomb drills he had to take part in at school during the Cuban Missile Crisis,” Marie Anders said. “So I have been fascinated by Cuban history since I was a child.” Marie and her family left Charlotte on June 12 and got back from Cuba on June
This is the Hotel Nacional de Cuba in Havana where the Anders and Michaels stayed during their recent week-long trip to Cuba. 18. Friendly Planet Travel helped arrange the trip. “We flew from Charlotte to Miami on a commercial flight then from Miami to Havana on a charter plane,” she said. “We went on a 'people to people educational tour'. It was a structured trip with a full schedule. When we got off the plane in Havana it was extremely hot and humid. There were dogs on the tarmac. The terminal was very simple. I knew we were in a whole different world.”
Lodging that Anders and her family enjoyed was at the historic Hotel Nacional de Cuba in Havana. “It had an Old World atmosphere and was well run,” she said. Part of the trip that the Anders and her family took was on a tour guided bus, but they also had time to see Havana via one of the famed taxis made out of classic American cars from the 1950s and 1960s. “We rode in a Ford convertible with a Toy-
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Boy Scouting in Kings Mountain The Bud Schiele Oak By Jim Ferebee Just before the Revolutionary War, a Southern Red Oak acorn either fell to earth or was buried by a squirrel. However it came to be planted the tree that has seen a wide swarth of American history. It was located in Rutherford County on what is now Piedmont Council’s BSA Camp Bud Schiele. About 10 years ago it died and was cut down for safety reasons in 2014. Examination of the stump found it to be solid all the way to center except for about a ½ inch section. The outside of tree under the bark revealed about another ½ inch of rotted wood. Even on the rough chain saw cut surface the annual rings can clearly be seen and counted. Allowing for the deteriorated center and outside wood the tree is estimated to be between
225 and 250 years old. The conditions it grew under are reflected in the spacing of growth rings. Some are real close during years of drought or dryness and much wider during years of greater rain fall. Sections have been removed from the tree and are in the process of being mounted for handling and display. These will be sanded and preserved allowing for a more accurate age determination. The young tree was growing well when the “Over-the-mountain Men” passed by within four miles of it on their way to fight the “Battle of Kings Mountain”. The owner of the property on which it stands constructed a home near it in 1808. Up until very recently, this house was used as the Camp Ranger’s Home. Besides the Revolutionary War, the tree would have seen the “War of 1812”, the resettlement of the Cherokees, the “Civil War”, both “World Wars”,
Korean War, Vietnam, Nine eleven, and the Gulf Wars. It also saw the Chartering of the Boy Scouts of America in 1910. Closer to home it saw the beginning of the Piedmont Council in 1924. The land was being utilized as a dairy farm when it was purchased and construction of Camp Bud Schiele begun in 1980. The camp is the home of summer camp and is utilized for district camporees and year round camping of in and out-of-council troops. It is also the major property for boy and adult leader training. The addition of Cub World is the last major construction project. While it is already an outstanding facility it is still being studied for further future development. The stump of the Bud Schiele Oak is still visible over in the Camporee area across from the “Milk House”. It is fitting that the limbs and trunk are being converted to fire wood that is being utilized by Scouts camping on the property.
The stump of the Bud Schiele Oak is still visible over in the Camporee area across from the “Milk House”.
Male singers wanted for Miss Gastonia Pageant Organizers of the Miss Gastonia Scholarship Pageant are looking for male singers to serve as featured entertainers for this year's show. The pageant is scheduled for Saturday, August 6 at Stuart W. Cramer High School. The singers should be
comfortable performing in the style of pop musicians such as Justin Bieber, Charlie Puth, Shawn Mendes, and Olly Murs. "The young women who enter the Miss Gastonia Pageant are the stars of the show, but this year, we also want to shine the spot-
light on the musical talent of young men in our community," said Delores Cox, the pageant's executive director. "We are looking for male singers who want the opportunity to perform for an audience and share their talent." The pageant choreogra-
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“Salute to Elvis'' at Neal Senior Center “A Salute to Elvis,” featuring Travis Powell, will be held Aug. 4 at the Neal Senior Center in Shelby. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.
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Great Gadgets for Aging Golfers Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any products that can help older golfers? I love to play golf, but at age 74, I have hip and back problems that make bending over to tee up or pick up the ball difficult. And I have arthritis in my thumbs that makes griping the club a problem. Ailing Eddy Dear Eddy, There are actually a wide variety of nifty golf accessories and adaptive equipment that can help older golfers who struggle with injuries, arthritis or loss of mobility. Here are several products for different needs. Bending Substitutes The game of golf requires a lot of repetitive bending and stooping that comes with teeing up the ball, repairing divots, marking the ball on the green, retrieving a ball or tee on the ground, along with picking up a club, sand rake or flag stick off the ground. For teeing up the ball without bending over, consider one of the Northcroft Golf Tee-Up devices. These are long-handled tools (1.5 to 3 feet long) that have trigger-style handgrips and a
jaw that holds the ball and tee for easy placement. They cost between $69 and $72 and are available at NorthcroftGolf.com. For other tee-up solutions, see the Tee Pal ($55, TeePalPro.com) and Joe’s Original Backtee ($15, UprightGolf.com). NorthcroftGolf.com and UprightGolf. com also offer a variety of stoop-proof ball pickup accessories, divot repair and magnetic ball marker products ranging between $5 and $12. Or, if you just want a great all-around golf picker-upper, consider the Graball GrabAll Jaw – sold through Amazon. com for $10 for a package of two. It attaches to the handle end of your putter and chipper and is designed to pick up golf balls, flagsticks, putters and green side chippers. Gripping Aids To help alleviate your golf club gripping problem, there are specially designed golf gloves and grips that can make a big difference. The best gloves are the Bionic Golf Gloves (BionicGloves.com) that have extra padding in the palm and finger joints to improve grip. And the Power
Glove (PowerGlove.com) that has a small strap attached to the glove that loops around the club grip to secure it in your hand. These run between $20 and $30. Another option is to get oversized grips installed on your clubs. This can make gripping the club easier and more comfortable, and are also very good at absorbing shock. Oversized grips are usually either one-sixteenthinch or one-eighth-inch larger in diameter than a standard grip, and cost around $10 per grip. You can find these grips and have them installed at your local golf store or pro shop.
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Or, for a grip-and-glove combination fix, consider the Quantum Grip (QuantumGrip.com) that incorporates Velcro material recessed in the golf club grip and a companion golf glove that has mating Velcro material in the palm. Cost: $20 per grip, plus $35 per glove.
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CUBA- Local folks see Cuba up close and personal From Page 5B Tropicana night club, a cigar factory, and famed writer Ernest Hemingway's farm. “His home is beautiful but you can't go inside,” said Anders. “You have to lean in the windows and doors to take pictures.” Anders and her folks also sampled Cuban food. “We enjoyed several traditional dishes like ropa vieja which is shredded beef in a tomato sauce,” she said. “We also ate plantains and taro root.” So, what did Anders think about Cuba overall? “It is an island paradise,” she said. “The architecture is beautiful but much of it is deteriorating. The people are intelligent and very friendly, but it's unfortunate the politics they have to deal with. They do the best with what they have.” Gaston School student and Belmont resident MacKenzie Harris also just returned from a sojourn to Cuba. She spent two weeks there as a “Spanish-language immersion” cultural exploration program organized by Putney Student Travel. Harris traveled with a group of other students from as far away as California Like Anders and her family, Harris flew from Charlotte Miami then hopped a charter to Havana. “After a spell in Havana at the Copa Cabana Hotel, Harris went to the town of Trinidad and stayed with a host family. “That was my favorite part of the trip,” she said. “I got to understand how a Cuban family lives. Most people don't have cars, so they walk or ride a bike to work. Houses that have air conditioning use window units, but a lot of offices aren't air conditioned.” Harris also got a ride in a classic car cab. “It was so much fun,” Harris said. “The cabs were painted in flamboyant colors and our driver wore a cowboy hat.” She also chowed down on Cuban cuisine. “I ate some crocodile in the village of Playa Larga,” Harris said. “But there was a lot of pork and chicken. Flan was served at every meal.” Another spot Harris vis-
Cindy Michael, Marie Anders, Kemp Michael with Havana Harbor in the background.
Joshua and Marie Anders pose with Cuban art.
Cuban apartments off the tourist path. ited was near the town of Vinales and consisted of a huge mural covering the side of a mountain. “It was incredible,” she said of the humongous artwork. Harris says she was impressed by the whole Cuban experience. “I was mesmerized,” she said. “It is a very unique place. The Cubans were so nice. There is a lot of poverty, but the people seem happy.” Want to go to Cuba? This website has a wealth of information straight from Uncle Sam. https://www.treasury. gov/resource-center/sanctions/Programs/pages/ cuba.aspx Also, www.friendlyplanet.com. And a few tips regarding money: Under current regula-
tions enforced by the US Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control, any persons subject to US jurisdiction traveling to Cuba as licensed travelers, are permitted to bring home up to $400 (per person) in Cuban goods/ souvenirs, part of which can contain no more than $100 (total) worth of alcohol or tobacco products for personal use. The following materials are exempt from the limited allowance above: books, periodicals, paintings, sculptures, records, tapes, CD’s, films, video cassettes, photographs, posters, lithographs, serigraphs, microfilm and other informational and educational materials. U.S dollars are not accepted for payment in Cuba, so you will need to exchange your money for
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CAREER OPPORTUNITY! Advertising Sales Executive. Job Responsibilities: Locate and contact potential clients on a daily basis through in person, telephone and e-mail prospecting. Prepare and deliver sales presentations to new and existing customers. Manage, service and support existing clients while generating additional new business. Job Requirements: Self-motivated, Competitive, Positive Attitude, Outstanding Verbal, Written and Presentation Skills, Excellent Prospecting Techniques, Extremely Organized, Multi-Tasking, Attention to detail, Strong listening skills. Please send resume to Kings Mountain Herald: Attn Sales Executive; PO Box 769, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. (TFN)
REAL ESTATE LOTS NEAR KINGS MTN. NATIONAL PARK with water and septic tank. Low down pmt, owner finance. Realty 704-567-9836 or www.bryantrealty.org. (7/06, 13, 20 & 27)
EMPLOYMENT DRIVERS: Regional OTR: $1,000/wk guarantee, Benefits, 401K! Paid Vacation/ Holidays. Home Weekly. CDL-A, 1yr exp. www. gptruck.com 800-922-1147 . (7/27 & 8/03) TumbleBus Gymnastics Coach: Responsible, Team player, loves working with kids, high energy and a multi-tasker. Monday - Thursday, 8:3010:30/11:30. Email resume’ to twistandtuck@att. net. (7/27)
IMMEDIATE NEED for a Residential Electrician. Must have 5 years Experience in Residential Wiring. Must be able to work independently, make good decisions and have a current knowledge of NEC. Must have Active Drivers License and clean driving record. Also, must have Tools and be able to pass a drug screen. Call 704-7503150 and leave message or Email Resume to tina@ mar tinselectricnc.com. (6/22, 29, 7/06, 13, 20, 27, 8/03 & 10)
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CUC (Cuban Convertible Peso). Traveler’s checks are not accepted. If you already have Euros or Canadian Dollars, by all means bring them with you. Otherwise, check the exchange rates to determine if it is worth changing money into Euros or Canadian dollars before you travel to Cuba. Also, there is little if any difference
A Cuban farmer shows off his produce. where you exchange your currency in Cuba. The hotels, airport currency booth and banks are all regulated by the Cuban government. The present exchange rate is $1.15 to 1 CUC. Don’t forget to re-exchange your CUCs before you depart from Havana. At present, Cuba is still a cash economy, and U.S. travelers will need to
bring sufficient cash for the entire trip. Take into consideration all the extras for which you’ll need cash, such as non-included meals, souvenirs, tips and even wifi, which, if available, you will need to pay for in cash. Please make sure you bring enough CASH with you for the entire trip-at least $100 - $200 per person per day.
LEGALS NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Jonathan E. Doupe and Janet M. Doupe dated February 27, 2007, and recorded March 5, 2007, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Cleveland County, North Carolina, in Book 1514 at Page 652, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $66,500.00, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the County Courthouse of Cleveland County, in the City of Shelby, North Carolina, on August 1, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. O’clock, all that certain parcel of land secured by the above-described Deed of Trust recorded in Book 1514 at Page 652, situated in Cleveland County, North Carolina, as more particularly described therein, which legal description is made a part hereof and incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein. ADDRESS SHOWN AS SECURITY ON THE NOTE AND DEED OF TRUST: 2724 Bettis Road, Grover, North Carolina 28073
PRESENT RECORD OWNERS as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds not more than 10 days prior to posting the notice are: Jonathan E. Doupe and Janet M. Doupe In the event the property which is the subject of this Notice of Sale is residential real property with less than fifteen (15) rental units, an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. The notice shall also state upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of forty-five cents per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308 (a)(1), up to a maximum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). The property is being sold “as is and where is” with
no representations or warranties of any type or kind being given or to be construed as being given or made; and, no title certification of any type or kind is being made or is to be construed as being made. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinabove described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder and that the undersigned will require the successful bidder at the sale to immediately deposit cash or certified check in the amount of the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater. The real property hereinabove described will be sold subject to any unpaid taxes, prior encumbrances, if any, and special assessments. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required and will also be subject to a ten (10) day right of redemption or to the filing of a bankruptcy petition. In the event of an upset bid, redemption or the filing of a bankruptcy petition, or any other reason that the Substitute Trustee deems necessary to redo the sale, the bid deposit will be returned and no other remedies will be assertable. 16-SP-197 This 5th day of July, 2016. /s/ Frances S. White Frances S. White or Rick D. Lail, either of whom may act, Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 30081 Charlotte, N.C. 28030.0081 (704)817-8134 KMH3750 (7/20 & 7/27/2016)
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