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Mayoral candidate Holmes faces charges A Kings Mount a i n mayoral candidate has b e e n EUGENE HOLMES charged booking photo by with dis- Catawba County o r d e r l y Sheriff’s Dept. conduct, resisting a public officer and second degree trespassing following an incident at a Newton flea market on July 16.
Eugene Holmes, who is listed on the ballot as Sherlock Holmes, was at the center of a public disturbance, harassing guests and other vendors at the Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds while spouting vulgarities, according to Newton Police Department Captain Mark Bill. Holmes had rented a booth that Thursday, although police say he was apparently not selling anything. See HOLMES, Page 7A
Crime Stoppers honors Debbie Dills Crime Stoppers honored a Kings Mountain florist whose 911 call June 22 brought an end to a desperate manhunt for Dylann Roof, 21, the alleged gunmen authorities say is responsible for killing nine people in a Charleston church. Tuesday’s award to Mrs. Debbie Dills is Crime Stoppers first annual Citizenship Award. Dills spotted the suspected gunman on her way to work from her home in Gastonia, called her employer who called Kings Mountain Police who contacted Shelby Police. Dills then followed the suspct
DEBBIE DILLS 35 miles until Shelby police caught him. Her tip led to the Charleston, SC shooting suspect's arrest.
about the project because it is a policy not to discuss economic projects before they are “done deals.'' The formal announcement is expected from the Governor. After public hearing Tuesday night, Kings Mountain City Council passed a
The Moss Lake dredging project underway by the City of Kings Mountain has received a $65,000 grant from the North Carolina Department of Environment & Natural Resources, Mayor Rick Murphrey said today. Murphrey said the money will provide financial assistance to the city for dredging accumulated sediment from
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STAR McKINNEY Star McKinney, an A honor roll student her entire career at Bethware Elementary School, is the Bethware Progressive Club's “Bethware Fair Queen 2015.” The daughter of John and Christine McKinney is the second McKinney in her family to be crowned Miss Bethware Fair. Her cousin, Katelynn McKinney, is now a graduating senior at Kings Mountain High School.
Bethware Fair opens Aug. 18 There's something about a fair and Bethware Fair 2015, the 68th annual event sponsored by Bethware Progressive Club which opens Aug. 18, expects to provide something for everyone. Fair Manager Dale McKinney said that agricultural exhibits are always a highlight of the event and exhibitors are encouraged to take their exhibits to Bethware School Monday, Aug. 17, and Tuesday, Aug. See BETHWARE FAIR, Page 7A
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Lake dredging project gets $65,000 grant the Buffalo Creek arm of the Moss Lake Reservoir. The city has purchased a rear loader collection vehicle and a 2016 Holland tractor backhoe to use for continuous dredging at city-owned Moss Lake. S. Jay Zimmerman, Director of Water Resources of NCDENR wrote the mayor: “I congratulate the Kings Mountain City Council on its sponsorship of the Moss Reservoir dredging project. Your efforts to restore recreational boater access in the upper portion of the reservoir are to be commended.”
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Industrial grant to Project Chip A proposed industrial expansion in Kings Mountain, estimated investment of $6.7 million and 55 new jobs, 35 in Cleveland County and 20 in Gaston County, received an industrial grant from the city council last Tuesday. The project is codenamed Project Chip because elected officials won't talk
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New faces can be found at two schools in Kings Mountain when students go back to books on Aug. 24, a short two weeks away. Matthew Tipton is the new assistant principal at Kings Mountain High School and Jacob Wilson is the new assistant principal at Kings Mountain Intermediate School. Teachers report for duty on Monday, Aug. 17, also some will be at school on an optional work day on Friday, Aug. 14. A total of 13 new assistant principalships will be seen the Cleveland County Schools when students go back to school, many of them promoted to their positions. Jeremy Shields, former assistant principal at KMHS, is going to Crest High School as new assistant principal and Kimberly Kepner, former assistant principal at Kings Mountain Intermediate, is
moving to James Love Elementary in Shelby as assistant principal. Jennifer Blanton is moving from Bethware Elementary to an assistant principalship at Jefferson Elementary school. Dr. Brian Hunnell, formerly at West School and Kings Mountain Intermediate School, is the new Superintendent of Instruction. “Everyone is getting ready for the opening of school,'' said Greg Shull, of the county schools communications office, who said that all faculties are virtually complete. He added that Jennifer Wampler, HR Director, formerly Bethware Principal, and Eric Lamanna, formerly at East School, Director of Personnel Services, echo his remarks that “we're ready to go.” Shull said that a Symposium Tuesday was attracting numerous educators in the county system and dis-
trict who were presenting ideas to many teachers who attended the event at the county offices. Dave Reed, Kings Mountain Intermediate School, was showing the national program, “All Pro Dad's Day,'' a presentation that encourages fathers to come to school. Anita Ware, Director of Secondary Education, kicked off the morning program. Workmen are busy at Neisler Natatorium at Kings Mountain High School repairing the roof which was damaged by a summer storm. School officials are hoping that repairs can be finished in time for swim teams to use this fall. Shull said that listing of school supplies needed by students in every grade level were presented to parents and are also on the county school website.
Drives underway for school supplies The 2015-16 school year is right around the corner and several groups are sponsoring school tools drives to help students with necessary school supplies on August 24. Cleveland County Community in Schools says that school supplies can be dropped off locally at the
Kings Mountain Family YMCA or at Wal-Mart on Shelby Road. Postal collection day is Saturday. Kings Mountain mail carriers will pick up your donations at your mailbox Saturday. American Legion Post 155 and Auxiliary are collecting school supplies and these
may be delivered to the Post or call Kathy Hambright at 704-730-0259 or the American Legion 704-739-6387. The suggested list of supplies includes: pencils, pocket folders, composition notebooks, back packs, binders, all sizes, index cards, notebook paper, markers, and tab dividers.
Dilling Heating sold in July Dilling Heating Co., a longtime fixture in the Kings Mountain business community, has been sold. David Dilling, the heating and air conditioner business’ sole owner, said he sold the family-run enterprise on July 8 to Michael Gulledge, a Cramerton businessman with a lengthy background in the HVAC industry. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. Dilling Heating has roots that date back to before
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American Legion Post 155 Riders will sponsor a steak dinner with all the trimmings Aug. 22 with proceeds to the American Legion Legacy Run 2015. Pre-orders are available through Aug. 17 at $15 for singles and $25 for couples. The tickets are for a 12 ounce steak with salad and baked potato. August is a busy month for the Riders of Post 155 as well as Riders from across the
GROVER – August 17 could be a red letter day for town council as they hear what they hope will be good news for a town that has been struggling with money woes. They hope to hear whether the town gets a portion of approximately $26,000 that the IRS has assessed them for unpaid payroll taxes during the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2012, Mayor
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Michael Gulledge World War II, when Dilling’s father John Dilling began learning to work with sheet metal. In the years before the
war, John graduated from Kings Mountain High School. At the time, one of his uncles was the maintenance manager for all of Cannon Mills, which was based in nearby Kannapolis. “My father learned a lot from that experience and when the war came and he was drafted, he had a special set of skills that led him to working on aluminum aircraft used in the war effort.” At the conclusion of the war, Dilling enrolled in the See DILLING HEATING, Page 4 A
Rowan, Randolph Counties are N.C. reps at AL World Series most of them will have dave.kmherald@gmail.com played about 50 games; some will have played In just a little more than closer to 70 games. But a week, eight elite young all of them typically will baseball teams will con- have won five games at the verge on Shelby to battle substate level; five games each other in the American at the state level and five games at the regional level. Legion World Series. A big draw for Shelby, Once at Keeter Stadium, the champions will play at one team that will need to the city’s state-of-the-art win five games to become Keeter Stadium, which has the ALWS Champion. Rowan County’s Amerbeen host to the American Legion World Series since ican Legion team captured the state title last week, 2011. By the time teams reach topping a High Point squad Shelby for the playoffs, See AL WORLD SERIES, Page 7A DAVE BLANTON
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■ OBITUARIES Luther R. McSwain, Jr. loving husband, father, grandfather KINGS MOUNTAIN - Luther R. McSwain, Jr., age 80, resident of 318 Wright R o a d , K i n g s Mountain, NC went to be with the Lord August 2, 2015 at Carolina’s Healthcare System, Kings Mountain, NC. He was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late Luther R. McSwain, Sr. and Terria McSwain. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Libby Lovelace; brother, William Andrew McSwain; sisters, Theresa Holt, Juanita Fitch; and sonJoan Carroll multi-talented lady KINGS MOUNTAIN - Joan Carroll, age 84, a resident of Kings Mountain, went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2015, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. She was born in Slater, SC, daughter of the late Haorace and Edna Long Barrett. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, William Kenneth Carroll, a daughter, Cindy Carroll and by two brothers, Bobby Barrett and Don Barrett. Madge Wright Early homemaker KINGS MOUNTAIN Madge Wright Early, age 80, resident of Kings Mountain, NC went to be with the Lord peacefully on July 30, 2015 at her home. She was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late DeKossie Moore Wright and Lilly Jane Hoyle Wright. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Steven T. Early; brothers, Curtis Wright, Ray Wright and Calvin Wright; sisters, Dorothy Wright Gann, Hazel Wright Smith, and Bonnie Wright Ford. Mrs. Early was a faithful and active member of Macedonia Baptist Church, Kings Mtn. NC and a homemaker. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who Thelma Truelove McMurry SHELBY- Thelma Truelove McMurry, 78, of 119 Webb Road, passed away Sunday August, 2, 2015 at Peak Resources of Martha Julia Devenny CHERRYVILLE – Martha Julia Walker Devenny, 90, of 501 N. Elm St., died July 27, 2014 at Carolina Care Center.
in-law, Mike Patrick. Luther was a member of David Baptist Church, Kings Mtn. NC and owner/operator of McSwain Nursery, Kings Mtn. NC. He served in the United States Army. He enjoyed his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. His survivors include his wife of 61 years Louise W. McSwain, Kings Mtn. NC; son Mark O. McSwain and wife Tina, Lewisville, NC; daughter Carolyn R. Patrick, Kings Mtn, NC; sister Euzela Vollbracht, Kings Mtn. NC; four grandchildren: Missy Wiggins, Dwayne Wiggins, Christopher Patrick, and Ryan McSwain; three great grandchildren: Lacy Wiggins, Emily Wiggins, and Lydia Patrick; numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be
held at 11 a.m. Wednesday (today) at David Baptist Church, with Rev. Brian Taule and Rev. Paul Sorrells officiating. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, August 4, 2015 at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, North Carolina other times at the home, 318 Wright Road, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Interment is at David Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Memorials may be sent to Life Enrichment Center, 222 Kings Mountain Blvd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Guest register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, N.C.
She was of the Wesleyan faith, a caregiver to many and taught swimming to many people in the community. Joan was a multi-talented lady. She is survived by her son Keith Carroll and wife Roxanne, Kildeer, Ill; daughter Diane Randall and husband David, Kings Mountain; son-in-law; Gary Tiddy, Newbern, NC; sister Fern Windsor, Rock Hill, SC; grandchildren Shelley Rohm, Courtney Carroll, Wade Randall, Pam Bivins; six great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Kings Moun-
tain, NC, on Tuesday, August 4, at 2 p.m. Visitation was from 12:30-1:30 p.m. prior to the service in the sanctuary of First Wesleyan Church, Kings Mountain, NC. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 950 West Faris Rd., Greenville, SC 29605 Guest register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, N.C.
was affectionately known as “GG” to her great grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters Cathy Montgomery, Kings Mtn. NC; Cindy Calhoun and Keith, Kings Mtn. NC; Brothers: Clayton Wright and wife Jackie, Gaffney, SC; Jack Wright and wife Jackie, Seneca, SC; Sister: Annette Wright Cooper and husband Newell, Kings Mtn. NC; 4 Grandchildren: Chenoa Montgomery Helms and Chris; Amy Montgomery Day and husband Anthony; Steven Montgomery; and Tasha Calhoun; four great grandchildren: Aleena Brooke Hines, Adelyn Savannah Day, Aubree Macey Day, and Autumn Taylor Day; brother-in-law: Charles Pinkney “Pete” Early, Kings Mtn. NC; sister-in-law; Faye Early, Kings Mtn. NC; Sister-
in-law: Shirley Wright, Gainesville, FL; numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held at Macedonia Baptist Church, Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 3 p.m, with Rev. Michael Horne and Rev. David Turner officiating. Visitation was from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday prior to the service in the Fellowship Hall of Macedonia Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Macedonia Baptist Church, 1101 S. Battleground Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Guest register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, N.C.
Shelby. A native of Cleveland county, she was the daughter of the late George and Ledna Greene Truelove. A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Thursday, Aug.6. 2015 at Ledford
Grove Baptist. The family will receive friends 6 to 7:30 Wednesday (tonight) at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The funeral service was held Thursday, July 30, 2015 at First United Methodist Church. Rev. Joe Collins officiated, and interment was in Cherryville’s City Memorial Cemetery.
The family received friends Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Carpenter’s Funeral Home. Carpenter’s Funeral & Cremation Service was in charge of arrangements.
Bynum Chapel fundraiser Friday Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church will hold a food sale fundraiser Friday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. to help KMHS
band members Cameron and Bakari to go with the marching band to Orlando, Florida in April. Chicken, chicken
wings, fish and hot dogs with choice of two sides will be available. Carry-out or dine-in.
Lyons sentenced to life in 2012 murder of Manufie
Devonne Shawmar Lyons, 22, was found guilty in Cleveland County Superior Court Thursday of murdering Frances Kwasi Munufie, 38, a Ghana native of Charlotte, in the Ebenezer community of Kings Mountain in a robbery attempt. Before the trial, Lyons had been out on bond and four other young people had already been convicted in the
2012 murder case and were serving their sentences. Lyons will be serving a life sentence in prison without parole. The two people originally charged by Cleveland County deputies were Lyons, 19 at the time, and Jessica Nicole Edwards, 18 at the time. Three more people were arrested at the end of March 2012: Aryka Montelle
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Roberts, 18; Rashad Markee Schenck, 21; and Sheldon Gerard Thompson, 25. Edwards, Schenck, and Roberts pled guilty to second degree murder. Edwards received 7 ½ to 10 ½ years and Schenck received 10 ½ to 12 ¼ years. Roberts received 10 ½ to 13 years; Thompson pled guilty to accessory after the fact first degree murder and will serve 7 to 10 ½ years.
ARRESTS JULY 27: Mark Wayne Russell, 52, 210 Cleveland Ave., fugitive warrant, no bond. JULY 30: Joshua Boyd Shere, 18, 110 Keith Ave., possession of drug paraphernalia, simple possession of marijuana, $500 secured bond. JULY 30: Jesse Lee Bowen, 26, 307 ½ E. Parker St., assault on female. JULY 31: Jason Denton Hughes, 40, Mount Holly, possession synthetic marijuana, possession marijuana paraphernalia, $500 secured bond. JULY 31: Zeno Lee Jr., 53, Dallas, DWI, driving while license revoked, possession drug paraphernalia, $2500 bond, unsecured. JULY 31: Daniel Joseph Whitmire, 40, 601 Mica St., communicating threats, written promise. AUG. 1: Brandy Jean Hayes, 40, Mount Holly, larceny, possession stolen goods, second degree trespassing, $20,000 secured bond. AUG. 1: Kelly Brian Stewart, 48, Shelby, intoxicated and disruptive, $500 secured bond. AUG. 1: A 17-year-old male was charged with resist, delay, obstruct, carry concealed weapon, under age drinking, $2500 bond secured. AUG. 1: Ernest Lee Spence, 45, 311 Tracy St., DWI, reckless driving to endanger, serious injury by motor vehicle, felony, $150,000 bond, secured. CITATIONS JULY 15: Tina Sansaray Carpenter, 31, 512 Landing St., expired tag, no vehicle inspection. JULY 17: Beverly Bridges Small, 57, 524 Baker St., no operator's license, expired tag. JULY 25: Jerrie Patterson, 77, 107 Lakeshore Dr., expired tag. JULY 28: Franklin Eric Rutherford, 21, 513 Rhodes Ave., seat belt violation. JULY 29: Robin Kimberly Ballard, 49, 120 Red Oak Drive, revoked license, revoked tag. JULY 30: A 17-year-old male was cited for damage to property. JULY 31: Patrick McKayMullen Jr., 19, Cornelius, expired tag. JULY 31: James Daniel Woodard IV, 27, Gastonia, revoked license. JULY 31: James William Friday, Jr., 209 Parrish Drive, stop sign violation. AUG. 1: Tania Lorena Miguel Palacios, 19, Winston-Sakem, speeding. AUG. 1: Hunter Douglas Toney, 18, Clover, SC, speeding, expired tag. AUG. 2: Joey Jay Bridges II, 26, Shelby, possession marijuana. AUG. 2: Rhonda Howard Hopkins, 45, Gastonia, expired tag. INCIDENTS JULY 27: A resident of Linwood Road reported that someone vandalized (
Dive In Movies Mauney Memorial Library is sponsoring family dive-in movies at the Kings Mountain Family YMCA Pool on Friday, Aug. 7 and Friday, Aug. 21. Swimming is at 6 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk. “This is a perfect event for families,'' said Librarian Sharon Stack.
painted) a leased building. JULY 28: Kings Mountain Auto Supply, 904 W. Gold St., reported a break-in by someone forcing the back door open and damaging it. Nothing was reported taken. JULY 28: A resident of Mauney Avenue reported theft of a dark blue Chrysler Sebring LXI from the yard of the residence. JULY 28: A resident of Wells Street reported theft of a $200 check. JULY 28: Bynum's Chapel AME Zion Church, 213 N. Cansler St., reported that someone attempted to pry open the front door of the church. JULY 28: Bridges Hardware, 301 West King St., reported a break-in, damage to a metal door and theft of $200 in currency. JULY 29: Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church, 101 Benfield Road, reported a break-in, damage to a door window pane and theft of unknown amount of currency. JULY 30: Jackson Hewitt, 308 King St., reported a break-in and damage to a window pane. Nothing was reported taken. JULY 30: A resident of Morris Street reported damage to his 1994 Dodge by a juvenile who was cited for damaging a transmission pan, oil pan, cross member, gas tank, back axle and front license plate mount. JULY 30: A resident of Conyers, Ga. reported that he was d riving on Highway 161 near Slater Street and ran over rocks in the road that damaged his right front tire and the front spoiler on the 2011 Cadillac. AUG. 1: Walmart Neighborhood Market, 1011 Shelby Rd., reported shoplifting of $24 in merchandise. AUG. 1: Dollar General, 1103 Shelby Road, reported shoplifting of $9 worth of merchandise. AUG. 1: Dollar General, 709 York Road, reported that a customer passed six $50 counterfeit bills for merchandise he purchased. AUG. 1: A resident of Katherine Avenue reported over $2300 in damages to property during an incident on S. Railroad Avenue. AUG. 2: Ingles Market, 2111 Shelby Rd., reported shoplifting of $49 in merchandise. AUG. 3: Walmart Neighborhood Market, 1011 Shelby Rd., reported shoplifting of laundry detergent and various health and beauty items. WRECKS JULY 24: Officer J. L. Dee said that Brandon Lee Jones, 106 Majesty Place, operating a 1998 Ford struck a 2015 Ford operated by Robert Qury, Simpsonsville, SC. The accident happened on US Business 74 at the intersection of Phifer Road. Property damage was estimated at $2,000. JULY 24: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Kristina Griffin, Greenville, SC,
went to sleep at the wheel of her 2005 Toyota and it ran off the right side of the roadway of I-85 South and rolled over several times. She was transported by ambulance to the hospital. JULY 25: Officer J. L. Dee said that Lesley Barlow, 34 Chesterfield Court, operating a 2003 Kia, struck a 2004 Mitsubishi owned by Panyathip Rithiphong, 103 Willcort Drive. The accident happened in the parking lot of Chesterfield Court. Property damage was estimated at $3500. JULY 26: Officer J. L. Dee said that Otis Cole, 1704 Northwoods Drive, was backing his 2007 Dodge from the parking lot of 1794 Northwoods and hit a 2015 Kia parked on the wrong side of the roadway on Northwoods Drive and owned by Tawanna Jones of Gastonia. Property damage was estimated at $2,000. JULY 28: Officer Bryan McGinnis said that Amy Eudy of Greer, SC, operating a 2008 Kia on I-85 South in the rain and hit a slick spot on the roadway, lost control of the vehicle and hit a guardrail. Property damage was estimated at $2500 JULY 29: Officer Marquis Shon Macopson said that Christopher Medlin, Shelby operating a 2014 commercial vehicle owned by the City of Kings Mountain, backed into the front left corner of the cab of the t ruck operated by BWE Transport, Lenoir. The accident happened in the parking lot of Public Works on N. Piedmont Ave. Property damage was estimated at $5,000 to the 2005 Volv. JULY 29: Marquis Shon Macopson said that Robbin Diane Edison, Cape Canaveral, Fla., operating a 2001 Ford, lost a tire, ran off the road and hit a guard rail doing $2000 damage. The accident happened on US 74 Business. JULY 29: Officer Marquis Shon Macopson said that Delores Turner, 132 Huntseat Lane, operating a 2012 Hyundai, and Gregory Grabert Jr., 106 Cameron Drive, operating a 1995 Toyota, entered NC 161 in opposite directions and made contact in the roadway. Property damages were slight. JULY 29: Officer J. L. Dee charged Michael David Cotton, 29, Shelby with hit and run, unsafe tires, revoked tag, and cited by the NC Highway Patrol in reference to DUI after a wreck on Goforth Road. A 2002 Jeep operated by Cotton struck a parked 2011 Honda at 102 Goforth Road and left the scene, according to the officer. JULY 30: Officer Marquis Shon Macopson said that Daniel Boryta, Shelby, operating a 2004 Mercury rear-ended a 2001 Honda operated by Harold Gosch III of Shelby at the stoplight on NC 161. Property damages were slight.
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City Council postpones action on three rezoning requests City Council postponed action last Tuesday night after public hearing on a rezoning request from three property owners inviting all three and one neighbor objecting to the rezoning to attend the next meeting of the planning and zoning board. The land is located at the end of the city's extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) on Margrace Road adjoining county-zoned property. “Preserve the current zoning,'' Tony Roberts of Shelby, told the board Tuesday, representing his parents who live on Margrace Road. He said the introduction of a manufactured home would devalue their property. Curtis McCree, 1046 Margrace Road, Michael Vance, 1042 Margrace Road, and Je Myranee Weaver, 1044 Margrace Road, are requesting the rezoning from Residential R-10 to Conditional Use R-20. “All the property owners haven't met with us to try to work out a compromise and we are hopeful they will come to our next meeting,'' said Planning Director Steve Killian . In another zoning matter and by unanimous action, council rezoned a portion of property at
Broadview Drive ( intersection of NC 161 York Road and I-85) on request of Jeffrey Hirsch ( Gordon Greene, property owner) from Residential R-6 to General Business for Campers Inn to expand. In other actions, city council: +adopted resolution to enter into a memorandum of understanding between the city of Kings Mountain and city of Shelby to use each others existing locations as back-up sites in event of failure of either city's 911 systems. +approved budget amendment to include a EZ Technology grant award to Mauney Library from the State Library of $4,306. +set public hearing for Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. for public hearing on request of Eric Bergstrom and Edy Jakubiak for zoning change from R-10 to conditional use R-20. Carl and Diane Bradley, 125 Grandview drive, want to open a single family farmette and horse boarding and training facility. +set public hearing for Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. to consider a zoning text amendment from Mark Baity that would allow upholstering and furniture refinishing use in the Central Business District, o ff-street parking
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Hart's Square in Hickory is the largest collection of pioneer log cabins in the United States. Pictured is one of the 92 cabins in a village preserved in its entirety. History buffs making the trip Oct. 24 will also be treated to artisans and craftsmen showing their wares. Broad River Genealogy Society is sponsoring a trip to Hart's Square in Hickory Oct. 24 and President Greg Payseur says that you don't want to miss it. Hart's Square is the largest collection of pioneer log cabins in the United States and it's 92 buildings by Bob Hart preserved in its entirety. On the fourth Satur-
The KMHS Concert Band is trying something a little different as it tries to raise funds to make a trip to Florida to play at Disney World. In addition to its usual cookie dough sale, which has been used to fund the trip it makes to the Sunshine State once every three years, this time around the group is partnering up with the Kings Mountain Herald in a subscription drive that will garner $10 for the
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day in October Hart invites craftsmen and artisans to Hart Square and they gin cotton, make brooms and spin clay, among other things. “See how your ancestors lived over 150 years ago,'' says Payseur. Some of the buildings include a tavern, tobacco barn, water well, doctor's office, post office,
school, moonshine still, cotton gin and more. Tickets are $40 and to go in a group the deadline for purchasing tickets is Aug. 31. Mail a self-addressed envelope to Greg Payseur, 827 Oak Grove Road, with the payment and number of tickets and Payseur will return the tickets to the buyer.
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team practice of the 2015 Carolina Panthers Training Camp. As part of the Panthers Two States. One Team. initiative, the 70+ drummers performed individually and collectively on the field in front of thousands of fans at Gibbs Stadium as a part of the pre-practice entertainment line-up between 5:30 p.m. and-6 p.m.
band has linked up with Kings Mountain’s weekly newspaper in a fundraising effort. A yearly subscription for the Herald for a Cleveland and Gaston County residents is $30 a year. For other counties in N.C., it’s $35. For subscribers outside of N.C., the cost is $50. Band officials are estimating the cost of the Florida trip to be about $50,000.
Family program at Library Anthony Vagnozzi, active 4-H and Scout member, will present a program on “Camping survival and safety” at the Mauney Memorial Library community room Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. Participants will create their own first aid kits. Register for the program at www.mauneylibrary.org
Backcountry farm, Tryon Resolves To be featured at Schiele Museum The Tryon Resolves, a local Declaration of Independence, was adopted by citizens of our area almost 11 months before the US Declaration of Independence. Visit the Backcountry Farm at the Schiele Museum, 1500 E. Gararison Blvd., August 23, from 1-5 p.m. to see black powder firing demonstrations and re-enactors mustering for a militia. At 4 p.m. hear a read-
ing of the Tryon Resolves, featuring 49 names of local pioneers who bravely signed for freedom. A feature presentation by the NC Humanities Council’s Road Scholar, Randell Jones will be held at 3 p.m. in the NC Hall. Broad River Genealogical Society of Cleveland County will help visitors trace their ancestry back to the 49 signers of the Tryon Resolves.
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■ CHURCH BRIEFS Clothing Giveaway New Way Missionary Baptist Church, 105 Waco Road, is sponsoring a clothing give away every second Saturday from 7
a.m.-11 a.m. Infant, youth and adult clothing. For more information contact Rev. Frank Robbs, 704689-4967.
Kevin White Camp Meeting Family Worship Center, 1818 Shelby Road, will hold the annual Kevin White Camp Meeting Aug. 30-Sept. 4 nightly at
7 p.m., according to Rev. Roger Woodard, senior pastor. Call 704-739-7206 for more information.
Luke Bible study Jeanine Fisher is leading a Bible study on the Book of Luke on Thursday evenings each week at Grace
United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. The program is free and open to the public.
VBS at First Wesleyan First Wesleyan Church, 505 N. Piedmont Ave., will hold a one day Vacation Bible School Saturday with registration at 9:30 a.m. Children age four through rising 6th graders
are welcome to enjoy “Run the Race- Christian Olympics.” Parents and grandparents are invited to attend opening ceremony at 10 a.m. and closing ceremony on Saturday at 12:30.
New pastor at High Shoals Rev. Tim Killian is the new pastor of High Shoals United Methodist Church, 114 Lincoln St., High Shoals. He will preach at the 9:45 a.m. worship hour which is
preceded by coffee and fellowship at 9 a.m. Upcoming events include a yard sale and hotdog sale Sept. 12 and a hotdog roast Oct. 31. everyone welcome.
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Market Minutes with What an exciting Saturday we have coming up at the Foothills Farmers’ Market! This is National Farmers’ Market Week, and we will have tons of activities for all ages to celebrate agriculture in Cleveland County! Show how much you love the Foothills Farmers’ Market by posting your favorite Farmers’ Market picture to the Foothills Farmers’ Market- Kings Mountain page by midnight, Sunday the 9th. The photo with the most likes by midnight Monday the 10th will receive a Foothills Farmers’ Market Gift Certificate! Visit Patriots Park in downtown Kings Mountain from 8-12 for loads of family- friendly ac-
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Cleveland County Initiative: Become a Certified Work Ready Community North Carolina has launched a statewide initiative to certify communities and counties as NCWorks Certified Work Ready Communities. Cleveland County is beginning a local initiative to achieve this special certification. Local businesses and industries are encouraged to help Cleveland County achieve the designation by completing the online Employer Listing Registration Form at: workreadycommunities.org/business/form. NCWorks is the name of North Carolina’s comprehensive workforce development effort. This designation will help Cleveland County provide a foundation for local workforce devel-
opment activities based on the National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC), and will give Cleveland County an advantage when competing with other counties and states for economic development projects. Community supporters of this initiative include Cleveland Community College, Cleveland County Economic Development Partnership, Cleveland County Chamber, Cleveland County Schools, Region C Workforce Development Board, and the NC Division of Workforce Solutions. To obtain the NCWorks Certified Work Ready Community designation Cleveland County
must meet rigorous requirements including: • A high level of local collaboration among supporters to improve and implement workforce development activities • Sustained progress in the high school graduation rate toward a goal of 94% • Awareness among local business and industry of the potential value of the National Career Readiness Certificate as an indicator of workplace skills and success How can your company help Cleveland County achieve the designation of NCWorks Certified Work Ready Community? Employer Listing Registration Form Complete the online at
workreadycommunities. org/business/form. Registration authorizes ACT to list your company as recognizing the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate in support of Cleveland County becoming an NCWorks Certified Work Ready Community. Your company is not required to prefer, require, or use the NCRC. By indicating you recognize the NCRC you are simply stating that your company is aware of the potential value of the ACT National Career Readiness Certification as an indicator of workplace skills in hiring and/or promotion practices. Goal is to have 102 local companies register.
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mechanical engineering program at N.C. State University. He was also a young father and friends and family advised him that he should consider quitting college in order to start a heating and air service and maintenance business. In the post war years, it was one of the country’s fastest growing industries. He would take that advice and start Dilling Heating Co. in 1955. John Dilling’s fraternal twins David and Danny Dilling were eight years old at the time. Years later, the sons would run the day to day operations of the business until Danny’s death in 1994. David Dilling’s wife Mary came on as office manager and vice president in 2004. started helping in 2004. David Dilling, who is staying on as a consultant for an undetermined length of
time, said he feels confident he is leaving the business in trusted and competent hands. “These men have a lot of experience and I feel very confident about how they’ll operate the business,” Dilling said, adding that he’d been contemplating a sale since wintertime. “There are customers we’ve had relationships for many, many years and there’s no doubt that the new owners will make this a smooth transition for them.” The 33-year-old Gulledge and business associate Ed Kijewski, who is 35 and recently moved from Indian Trail to Kings Mountain this week, have teamed up to run the business, which is located on Linwood Rd. Gulledge has experience working for a number of HVAC businesses Gaston County and previously has worked as a liaison for Lennox Heating, a global provider of heating and air
supplies and technology. “Ed has a background in every aspect of the HVAC industry – there’s really nothing he hasn’t done in the business,” Gulledge said. “He brings with him a remarkable amount of experience.” The two are aiming to build on the brand that the Dilling family has built for more than five decades. “We want to expand the business down the road,” Gulledge said. “We want to continue to serve the Kings Mountain area with an eye on reaching more customers in Cleveland County and Gaston County. We’ll be carrying his name and keeping that legacy alive and strong. Hopefully, I’ll win (new and existing) customers over.” The business moved in 2000 from a location on York Rd. because, according to Dilling, a bigger facility was needed.
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Burns High School’s rising seniors will begin the 2015-16 school year with an academic triumph by earning the highest ACT (American College Testing) scores in the school’s history during the recent examination period. Their efforts also earned them top ACT honors among the county’s four traditional high schools. Burns High Students participated in a month-and-ahalf long ACT preparatory initiative during Bulldog Block, a designated period during the school day at Burns for students to receive individualized interventions on English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. “Both teachers and students pushed themselves to study outside of their comfort zone and master new subjects,” says Dr. Chris Blan-
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■ MEDITATION
ARUBA! I’ve never been very good at math, but as I approached 64 I suddenly realized my next birthday would be 65 and the word JAMES “retirement” LOCHRIDGE, JR. began to cir29G, Kamay, culate through Noord, Aruba my mind. Was it mandatory? Would I have enough money saved up to take care of my wife and I in our “golden years?” Where would we live and what would I do with my time? I like a good rocking chair, but ..every day. And so began the process I had
used to come up with answers to questions and direction for living my entire Christian life. Please allow me to share this journey with you. A- James 1:5 states: If any of you lacks wisdom let him ask of God who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given unto him.” James 4:2 concludes with “you do not have because you do not ask.” And my mother always said, “It never hurts to ask.” So I asked the Lord for guidance. I asked a couple of other spiritual confidants to pray with me and for me about the upcoming plan God had for my life. R- And through various ways, God began to reveal to me that like always, He did have a plan: a plan to give me a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11) My brother owns a vacation home in Aruba and needed
a couple to live there year round to water the plants and serve as hosts to his guests when he is not there. But where would we worship? God revealed during our 44th anniversary trip in June after I turned 65 in May that there was a Southern Baptist church meeting in my brother’s neighborhood. We visited and discovered most of the members were Filipinos and the pastor has health problems and needs help. Having spent my childhood in the Philippines as the son of Southern Baptist missionaries, I felt right at home and needed. U- Momma’s favorite verses were “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding” In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6) In 2 Timothy 2:7, Paul told Timothy, “Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.” I have found that when I ask
Him God reveals to me what I need to k now as I need to know it and if I don’t understand His ways, I can still trust Him to lead me in doing the right thing and sometimes I get those “aha” moments as the understanding arrives; most of the time in hindsight. B- I have also noticed that when I ask and walk in obedience to what He reveals whether I understand or not, I get blessed. Deuteronomy 11:27 explains that God blesses. “if you obey the commandment of the Lord your God.” And opposite is promised in verse 28: “The curse, if you do not obey the commandments of the Lord your God.” I don’t know about you, but I have always preferred to be blessed. Old songs state that He “never promised us a rose garden” or that “the road would always be easy.” He just promises in every situation of our lives to work for our best interest if we belong to Him and walk in obedience to His
directives. ( Romans 8:28) God’s Word! That’s good enough for me. A- I close my prayers with the word ‘’Amen’’ which means “so be it.” It’s my way of acknowledging His way is best and agreeing with it even if I don’t understand it or particularly enjoy going through it. Jesus surely didn’t enjoy suffering on the cross for us, but prayed, “not My will but Yours be done.” (Luke 22:42) and “for the joy that was set before Him ( dying in my place and yours) endured the cross (Hebrews 12:2) Jesus said in Luke 9:23, If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.” Ask for guidance. Pray and read His Word and as He reveals His planfor your life, walk in obedience and whether you understand it or not, you will be blessed. He has promised. And it is my prayer that all God’s people through faith in Jesus Christ will say, “Amen. ARUBA
Fellowship & Faith
Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member Life Enrichment Center 701 E. Gold St. Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church Kings Mountain YMCA 211 Cleveland Ave. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917 Burning Bush House of God 310 Long Branch Rd (KM) Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247 Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015
Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152 Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697 Church at Kings Mountain 108 E. Mountain St. (KM Women’s Club Bldg.) 704-739-1323
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Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773
703 Margrace Rd., Kings Mountain
Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477
El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174
Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310
Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 602 Canterbury Road 704-739-9939
David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555
Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496
Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com
Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road 704-739-8396
East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215
Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997
East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/KM Hwy. 704-739-7367 Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055 Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331
First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072 First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266 Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011 Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church 101 Benfield Rd. 704-740-7212 Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351
Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206
Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062
First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651
Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888
First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143
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■ LIFESTYLES
Southern Arts Society announces winners in “A Fresh Look” art competition Southern Arts Society announced winners in their most recent art competition “A FRESH LOOK” at a public reception on Saturday evening, August 1st where cash prizes were presented. Judging the 72 entries was Marge Loudon Moody, Professor of Fine Arts at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC. Ms. Moody selected first, second and third place prizes along with three merit awards and offered comments on the winning artworks. Local artists were asked to show their most recent works taking a fresh look at the world around them; to try a new style; or a new medium; drawing ideas from real life to their wildest imagination. First Place was awarded to James L. Norman for his oil painting ‘A Look at Mr. Wright’. Ms. Moody describes her winning choice, “I picked this painting for 1st place because of the expert handling of the oil paint, use of subtle, muted color and the overall expressive nature of the piece. The subject is potentially imposing, yet the composition is carefully judged to allow us, the viewers, to feel its presence in a way which is co-coordinated with other elements in the piece. It both stands out and is integrated at the same time, promoting a unified wholeness and resolution.” Second Place went to Ellen Devenny for her photograph ‘Listen to the Sea’. Ms. Moody comments “This photograph is of a seemingly simple and singular subject, yet it is full of meaning that goes beyond this first impression. The viewer is carefully, and
subtly, introduced to the artist’s thoughts and associations of place that are far removed from a merely literal translation of a shell on a beach. A surreal quality is evoked. The use of simple blue, and black and white divide the subject compositionally into not-quite half’s and causes us to take a second look and to ask questions.” Third Place went to Davis Goodman for his photo ‘Slow and Easy’. Ms. Moody describes the work, “This piece – a photograph made to look like a chalk-pastel drawing – embodies a satisfying subtlety of color and elegance of shape. It is a quiet piece that speaks loudly, about what the artist saw, felt and thought was important to bring to us, the viewer. In this day and age of our having the ability to manipulate imagery to potentially any extent, it is the decisions that result from this that are what the final image stands or falls on. This piece resonates with an underlying strength of contemplated, sensitive decisions.” Merit Awards went to Anne Cowie for “Tree Spirit” a charcoal drawing on mylar, to Pat Pietersen for her photograph “Reaching New Heights” and to Anne Harkness for her oil painting “Communication in Blue”. “A FRESH LOOK” will be on display in the galleries of Southern Arts Society from August 1 through August 28, 2015. Southern Arts Society (at the Depot), 301 N. Piedmont Avenue in Kings Mountain, NC. Gallery and Gift Shop hours are Tuesday - Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. For more information call 704739-5585. Admission is free.
Fitness program growing popular, Local REFIT classes set here
JAMES L. NORMAN - OIL PAINTING,FIRST PLACE
L to R: Cindy Estridge, Leslie Parker, Jennifer Ann Conner
ELLEN DEVENNY - PHOTOGRAPHY, SECOND PLACE
DAVIS GOODMAN - PHOTOGRAPHY, THIRD PLACE
REFIT, a cardio dance fitness program growing more popular in the area, is expanding its classes to several churches in the area in addition to the regular instruction offered at Dover YMCA in Shelby, Kings Mountain Family YMCA, and Shapes by Jodi in Kings Mountain. Cindy Eskridge, chemistry teacher at Kings Mountain High School, is a certified REFIT instructor at Dover Y, Shapes by Jodi and Elizabeth Baptist Church. Other local instructors are Jessica Perry, Jennifer Ann Conner and Leslie Parker and classes are held on Monday and Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church Educational building. Eskridge said that founders of REFIT from Waco, Texas will be in Shelby Thursday evening at 6 p.m. for a 90 minute master class at the Dover YMCA. Tickets may be pur-
chased on line at $10 at refitrev.com and at the door for $15. The founders of the program will go from Shelby to Mooresville for a weekend of instructor training and because of the demand for more classes in the area several local women will be attending those classes to be certified as instructors. Eskridge said that REFIT combines several elements of fitness into one power-packed hour. While the focus is structured around cardiac-dance movements, toning and flexibility, strength training and stretching are all incorporated into the workouts. “Fitness isn't just for the fit, it's for the willing,'' is the REFIT slogan. Building community and making an impact are fitness experiences, says Eskridge, who says that building relationships are as important as results.
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240th anniversary celebration of signing of Tryon Resolves Aug. 15 The Battle of Kings Mountain Chapter Sons of the American Revolution, The Tryon Resolves Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, The Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and the Peter Smith Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution are co-sponsoring the commemoration of the 240th anniversary of the signing of the Tryon Resolves on Saturday, August 15, at 10 a.m. at the marker near Tryonota Volunteer Fire Department, 2577 Tryon Courthouse Road, Bessemer City, NC. Greetings to all in attendance will be extended by Doyle Campbell, President, Battle of Kings Mountain Chapter NCSSAR, Nell Griggs, Regent, Tryon Resolves Chapter NCSDAR,
Robin Meyer, Regent, Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter NCSDAR and Elaine Glenn, Regent, Peter Smith Chapter NCSDAR. The NCSSAR Color Guard will present the colors and the Invocation will be given by John Still, Chaplain. The Pledge of Allegiance, Singing of the Star Spangled Banner, the SAR Pledge and the American’s Creed will be led by members of the sponsoring chapters. David Allen, Vice President and Genealogist of the Battle of Kings Mountain Chapter will provide a brief history of events leading to the signing of the Tryon Resolves. This document was a brief declaration adopted by citizens of Tryon County in the Province of North Carolina in the early days of the American Revo-
lution, and was signed by 49 brave patriots on August 14, 1775. In the Resolves, the county vowed resistance to coercive actions by the British Empire against its North American colonies. The Tryon Resolves document will be read by Nell Griggs, Regent, and the names of the signers will be read by Anita Campbell, member of the Col. Frederick Hambright Chapter. Descendants of the signers of the declaration who are in attendance will be recognized. The program will conclude with the SAR Recessional, Benediction and Retirement of the Colors. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this event. In event of inclement weather the commemoration will be moved inside the bays at the volunteer fire department.
Job seekers series at Mauney Library The last session of Millennial Job Seekers series will be held today (Wednesday) from 2-3 p.m. at Mauney Memorial Library's Community Room. Go to
Woman's Club to sponsor GRANT big yard sale August 15 From Page 1A
Kings Mountain Woman's Club is sponsoring a big yard sale Saturday, Aug. 15, from 7:30 a.m.-noon at the Woman's club on E. Mountain Street. Clothing, household items and a wide assortment of items will be available. Proceeds will be used to
support the Sallie Southall Cotton Scholarship which is given to a student annually by the cl ub. The public is encouraged to attend and also donate items which can be taken to the clubhouse Friday evening, Aug. 14.
BENEFIT DINNER From Page 1A
United States gearing up for a five state run for benefit of veterans and kids scholarship program. Local Riders will ride prior to the dinner in Kings
Mountain for benefit of their scholarship program for children of veterans. Call Rick Hamrick a t 704-7536 or 704-750-0362 or the American Legion Post 155 at 704-739-6387.
resolution that establishes an industrial grant that matches Gaston County's incentive offer in terms of number of years, net new investment, number of jobs, and a grant that is effectively less than the entire amount of increased taxes (net new) paid, estimated to be up to $6,750 for the building and equipment and the number of net new jobs up to 55 over a five year period The maximum initial grant amount of $101,753 to Project Chip will be a partial rebate of property taxes matching Gaston County's industrial incentive program. Project Chip is also eligible for an incentive grant from Cleveland County as well as Kings Mountain and Gaston County.
4-3. Rowan County gets its feet wet in Southeastern Regional action beginning today in Asheboro, where it will face a tough West Virginia team. Rowan County went undefeated in the eightteam, double-elimination state tournament. Randolph County also won a berth in the Southeastern Regional playoffs by virture of its being the host city. That team will meet Tennessee’s state champs in a game tonight. The Southeastern Region consists of state champions from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Puerto Rico. Meanwhile, regional playoffs will also played in the coming week in Briston, Conn. (Northeast), Leesburg, Va. (Mid-Atlantic), Conway, Ark. (Mid-South), Alton, Ill. (Great Lakes), Bismark,
N.D. (Central Plains), Cheyenne, Wyo. (Northwest), and Boulder Col. (Western). The eight champions that emerge from those competitions will be Shelby-bound. Teams representing American Legion Post 72 out of Brooklawn, N.J., claimed the World Series title in both 2013 and 2014. In 2012, a New Orleans team representing Legion Post 125 took home the top youth baseball prize. The American Legion World Series is seen as a showcase of baseball’s top non-professional 19 and under players and boasts some notable alumni, including Roger Maris, Albert Pujols, Dave Winfield, Don Mattingly and Chipper Jones. The youth-level world series dates back to 1926, when a team from Yonkers, N.Y, captured the national prize. N.C. has produced its
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share of winners, although none in more than a generation. Gastonia and Shelby won titles in 1935 and 1945, respectively. A squad from Albermarle claimed the crown in 1940. The last time a N.C. roster picked up the enviable top trophy was when a team representing a Charlotte post won in 1965. Good baseball is not all that will be on display at Keeter Stadium Aug. 13 through Aug. 18. A quick look at the military equipment put on display by North Carolina National Guard at this year’s American Legion World Series: M109A6 Paladin: This 155m self-propelled artillery is the most technologically advanced cannon in the Army inventory. It weighs approximately 32 tons, has a cruising range of 186 miles at a max speed of 35 mph. The M109A6 Paladin is the United States’ principal
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Facility inspections Two local businesses were among those inspected by the Cleveland County Health Department July 27-31. They were: Eaton Cafeteria, 98.5, and Hounds Campground & Fun Park, Raven Drive, 98.
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When the property manager asked the 77-year-old Holmes to leave, he refused. At that point, local law enforcement officials were called to the scene. “He was using foul and vulgar language to the patrons and the citizens that were present,” Bill said. “He was asked to leave by the property manager and refused to leave. When officers arrived, he continued his rants using the same kind of language, which further caused a disturbance at the flea market, which (by now) was attracting a
large crowd.” According to Newton police, when officers cuffed Holmes, he claimed to be suffering a heart attack, at which point he was escorted to the emergency room of Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, which is about two miles from the flea market. Following an examination, doctors at the hospital told Holmes that he didn’t appear to need medical attention. Holmes was then jailed on a $4,000 bond at Catawba County jail, with a court date set for Sept. 28. The bond was dropped
to zero after two days and Holmes was released. All three charges are misdemeanors. The incident last month wasn’t Holmes’ first run-in with the law. In 1985, he was sentenced to 10 years for larceny of more than $200. He served about four and a half years of that sentence and was released in April 1990. Holmes joins three others in the city’s race for mayor – incumbent Rick Murphrey, former mayor and council member Scott Neisler and Beauford Burton.
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At Bethware School Star received the Buccaneer award for three straight years, was a Kiwanis Terrific Kid, won the 2013 Good Citizenship award and the 2014 academic excellence award/ In 2013 she was recognized as an Academic All Star by the UNC Department of Athletics and as part of that recognition she attended a Duke vs. Tarheel football game. She has participated in school musicals and has been a chorus member since 2013 at Bethware School. She is active in David Baptist Church and will be attending Kings Mountain Intermediate School in the fall. Being Jeremiah's “Sissy” is Star's favorite responsibility in reading to the toddler.
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18, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and entries will be judged and prizes awarded on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The Women's Department, always a crowd pleaser, will feature canned fruits and vegetables, jams, preserves, pickles, meats, pantry and dairy supplies, household arts, crafts, hobbies, flowers. The horticulture department will feature garden displays of apples, peaches, potatoes, etc. and entries come from gardens of the community. The agriculture department features corn, field crops, rye, wheat, clover, hay, cotton, etc. There is also a complete department of antiques plus painting, crocheting and embroidery and photography. “It takes many volunteers to run the fair and we are grateful for the support we have from volunteers,'' said McKinney. Local merchants will be giving free giveaways every night of the fair Aug. 18-22. Gates will open
Tuesday-Thursday from 6-10 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday of fair week from 5-11 p.m. A special Thursday event will be a Cruise-In and every d river in a classic car or truck will display them in a designated area for all fair goers to view. The Moonshiners, Josh and Bill from the Discovery channel,will be at the fair to meet and greet on Friday, Aug. 21, from 7-10:30 p.m. Bethware Progressive Club is a group of Bethware alumni and community members who have actively and financially supported the work of Bethware School since the 1940s. The Fair yearbook is dedicated to the late Linda Dover, who died in 2014, longtime editor of the fair book. Fair Queen is 10-year-old Star Alexia McKinney. Officers of the Progressive Club are Kelly Stewart, president; Mark Smith, vice-president; Jerry Crotts, secretary; and Craig Mayes, treasurer.
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J. D. Ledford reported Monday night. Manassa L. Cooper, senior accountant and management advisor with the North Carolina Local Government finance division, wrote the mayor July 31 that the town's problem with the IRS centers on the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2012 and that all of the numbers match the copy that was sent from Grover to the Department of the Treasury with the exception of the withholding amounts. Because the IRS does not have access to each employees' federal allowances, they calculated that amount at zero allowances which resulted in higher federal withholding on their copy. “with the IRS it appears that what happened is that the 941s that were sent were prepared by the IRS themselves''. In her letter Cooper said that she has filed the 941's with the correct numbers in hopes of getting money back. “If you compare the difference between what the IRS calculated as federal withholding and what your system has, that is the exact figure of the extra tax that IRS assessed,'' said Cooper. Ledford has been work-
ing with Scott Datson of Isothermal Planning Development Commission reconciling bank statements and making sure that all financial entries are in the computer system so that all will be in order for the annual audit. He reported to the board that Datson has spent over 200 hours working in the town office. “He will give us a clean book and the audit should be simple,'' said the mayor. The board will also decide whether to extend the contract with Isothermal as they look to the future, said the mayor. “We will hopefully have an overview of where we are and have a positive outlook,'' said the mayor. With four members present, the board voted to sell surplus property, two 2005 Chevrolet Impalas at $1500 each and agreed to a proposal for cemetery maintenance from Eugene Early. The mayor reported that a zoning violation in Spring Acres is being handled by the county zoning office after corrections by a property owner were not made. The zoning office will begin assessing daily fines until the problem is resolved.
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Youth athletes, Library volunteers honored by city council Tuesday City Council took time Tuesday night to honor young people of the community. Mayor Rick Murphrey presented copies of mayoral proclamations and city pins to volunteers at Mauney Library, to the YMCA 9/10 All Star baseball team, the YMCA13-14 All Star baseball team, the YMCA 11-12 Dixie Youth Girls X-Play softball team, and the YMCA 9-10 Dixie Youth Girls X-Play softball team. “City Council and I and the whole community are proud of the accomplishments of these young people who play their hearts out, return home with awards and for the young volunteers who have given 1,400 hours of volunteer service at Mauney Memorial Library,'' said the mayor. The Library volunteers are Amber Belcher, Lane Bell, Devin Bolin, Kaitlyn Bolin, Makayla Bradley, Collin Briggs, Jordanne Briggs, Grayson Carter, Dan-
iel Crouse, Sarah-Ann Easter, Dylan Ervin, Richard Fernandez, Hayden Gonzales, Amethyst Hall, Tiesha Jackson, Maniya Jarrett, Samaya Jarrett, James Nelson, Marla Silaphet, Tyra Silaphet, Anthony Vagnozzi, Kaitlin Venevongsoth and Tyler Withers. The 11-12 Girls Xplay Softball team, the Kings Mountain All-Star team, completed in the 11-12 Dixie Youth Tournament and brought home the Sportsmanship award given to the team that demonstrates fair play, keen rivalry, but with careful observance of the rules, courtesy and grace during the state tournament in Burgaw. Coached by Deanna Harmon, Larry Reynolds, Criss Harmon and Dennis Harmon, the team members are Cailey Harmon, Jozie Nail, Antigone Collins, Ashlyn Marr, Alex Barrett, Kaitlyn McKee, Brittney Reynolds, Alyssa Wilkinson, Natalie Green, Emma White, Cassie Cham-
bers and Madison Goddard. The 9-10 Girls Xplay Softball team, 2015 District 2 champions, competed in the District 2 tournament in Boger City, won in their division and competed in the state tournament in Burgaw. Coached by Meshelle Pence, Larry Reynolds, Greg Jarvis, Alicia Davis, and Shane Short, the team players are Ashlyn Wood, Austin Dixon, Mackenzie Luckenbaugh, Alayna Patrick, Cheyenne Reynolds, Caroline Barber, Lindsey Wilson, Monica Head, Makayla Jarvis, Anna Holder, Paige Bagwell, and Makayla Rikard The 9/10 All-Star Dixie Youth YMCA All-Star baseball team competed in the District 3 Kid Pitch tournament in Lillington and were undefeated throughout the district tournament to advance to the state tournament in Lillington. Coaches are Josh Guy, Ty Toney and Shane Cole and team players are Ethan Guy, Jackson Toney, Nick
DIXIE YOUTH 11-12 GIRLS X PLAY SOFTBALL TEM (Photos by HALEY WILSON) Cole, Charlie Melton, Ken- ball team competed in the Ruffalo, DJ Bagwell, Bryce yon “BeBe� Moore, Caleb 13-14 state tournament for Fisher, Frederick Lowe, John Broome, Tucker Cash, Caleb the first time and played in Harmon Melton, J. Gore, Marr, Bennett Davis, Jacob the semi-finals. Coaches are Jackson Gore, Zach Crawford Hamrick, Turner Brown and Brad Melton, Criss Harmon, and Gus Webb. David Clark and Tom Ruffalo Ethan Carroll. The 13-14 All Star and team players are Brittain See additional photos YMCA Dixie Youth base- Clark, Bradley Harmon, Joe on page 6B
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Grayson selected for NCHSAA Hall of Fame Retired Kings Mountain High School coach and athletic director Suzanne Grayson has been elected to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame. Grayson and seven other individuals will be inducted next April and will be honored during halftime ceremonies at a football game at UNC’s Kenan Stadium on October 17 when the Tar Heels take on Wake Forest. This year’s inductees make up the 29th group to be honored. The total num-
ber of HOF inductees now totals 171. Other 2016 selections are Gil Bowman of Fayetteville, Mac Cumbo of Hendersonville, Bill Harrison of Fayetteville, Sherry Norris of Chapel Hill, the late David Price of Charlotte, Dr. Tim Taft of Chapel Hill and Jimmy Tillman of Wilson. Grayson is the second KMHS coach to be inducted into the NCHSAA Hall of Fame. The late Shu Carlton, who turned out the Mountaineers’ first two championship football
teams in 1955 and 1956 and later coached 10 conference champions at Gastonia Ashley and Ashbrook, is the other. Grayson, who served her last 10 years in education at KMHS, including the last four as athletic director, coached her 2001 volleyball team and 2005 and 2006 softball teams to the state championship. Grayson coached at four schools in all, including 18 at Crest before coming to KMHS. “I certainly feel very honored,” Grayson said of
her selection. “I appreciate them for thinking that much of me. It is a great honor. “I appreciate everywhere I’ve been and the kids I’ve had,” she added. “I’m tickled that they would take me. “Kings Mountain was certainly a special place for me,” she added. “I came there and everybody accepted me. That’s where the state championships were won. All the years I coached before coming there, I learned a lot. At Kings Mountain, we had
Former KMHS coach and athletic director Suzanne Grayson has been selected for induction into the NCHSAA Hall of Fame.
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Hitting starts Friday, Black-Gold scrimmage at Shu Carlton Stadium
Coach Kevin Cruise works with some offensive linemen on the opening day of fall football practice Saturday morning at Kings Mountain High School. (Photo by KM Herald)
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Kings Mountain High football coaches welcomed 111 JV and varsity players to the first official day of practice Saturday. The Mountaineers can hit for the first time Friday. All practices begin at 8 a.m. until teachers begin school on Monday, Aug. 17. The team will hold a Black-Gold scrimmage Wednesday, August 12 at 7 p.m. at Shu Carlton Stadium (formerly City Stadium). The players will ride by bus to Central School and walk to the stadium. That was the tradition for many years until John Gamble Stadium was occupied in 1967. Their final scrimmage will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 against Asheville in the Cleveland County Jamboree at Burns. Coach Greg Lloyd said he was well pleased with
the large turnout and how things have gone during the early practice sessions. He looks forward to seeing the team hit on Friday. “We’ll be glad to get on some pads and get to playing for real,” he said. “I’m anxious to get the season started.” He said the Mountaineers will not have any twoa-day practices this year. “We practice for three hours,” he said. “Since they moved our schedule up a week there’s just no time to do it anymore.” The Mountaineers return several players from last year, but they have some key holes to fill, too. He said coaches will use the scrimmages to see where players best fit in. “We have a new defensive coordinator (Darrel Wilson),” noted Lloyd.
“The kids are getting used to him and some new terminology. We’re working on getting our timing down. “We’ll be trying to get our specialty teams in this week to get ready for our season opener against North Gaston.” Lloyd said the remainder of the pre-season will be a key time in filling some positions and building depth. “We have a lot of people back but we have holes to fill,” he said. “We’ll use our remaining time to solidify some spots. “We’re also working to stay healthy,” he added. “We haven’t been successful at that the past few years. We want to go into the first game healthy and ready to go.”
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Recently, we completed construction on the $1.3 million field house. We were able to accomplish this through contributions from individuals, businesses, and the Kings Mountain Touchdown Club. The current debt has been reduced to approximately $32,000. The KMTD Club donated $70,000.00 to this project. We are currently waiting on the blue prints to begin phase two with a new concession stand and bathroom facility. We are committed to donate more to help improve these facilities. We raise money two ways: donations by membership fees and a golf tournament in the spring. This year’s golf tournament was the most successful that we have ever had. Our community and members have helped tremendously! The KMTD Club will review the football films with the coaching staff every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM at the new field house during the season. We have hats available to purchase with the KMTD Club logo. The hats will be $10.00. If you are interested in purchasing a hat and cannot come to a meeting, please call me at 704-739-4689 or email brinkleym15@gmail.com
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GRAYSON: Big turnout for KM soccer to be inducted into NCHSAA Hall of Fame From Page 1B good teams and good players. All the kids bought into the program and the parents, high school and community supported me.” During her 24 years as a high school coach, Grayson’s teams compiled a 417-21 record in volleyball and a 215-77 mark in softball. Since leaving KMHS, Grayson has been busy working alongside her hus-
band, Mike, in their Shelby sporting goods business. She has also been a key member of the committee that brought the American Legion World Series to Cleveland County and continues to play a big role in its success. Grayson was previously inducted into the Cleveland County and Kings Mountain halls of fame. All of her state championship teams and many of her former players are also in the KM Hall of Fame.
Coaches Dan Potter and Ted Trahan greeted 39 prospects on the first official day of fall soccer practice Monday morning at the Kings Mountain Middle School soccer field. Potter said he is pleased with the turnout and will be using the next
several days to decide which players will be assigned to the varsity and JV teams. Evaluation will have to take place quickly as the Mountaineers are scheduled to go to South Point for a scrimmage at 6 and 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13.
The season opener is Monday, Aug. 17 at Stuart Cramer, followed by an Aug. 19 contest at North Gaston. Kings Mountain’s first home game is a varsity only match against Cherryville on Thursday, Aug. 20.
KMMS softball workouts set Pre-season softball workouts for Kings Mountain Middle School will start the week of August 17 from 3-5 p.m. each day (no workouts on Friday). Student-athletes can be
dropped off and picked up at the softball field. All pre-season workouts are voluntary. Tryouts will begin the second day of school, August 25.
Mountaineer varsity players loosen up prior to start of football practice Saturday. (Photos by KM Herald)
Quarterback Darren Burns fires a pass.
Defensive linemen go through blocking sled in football practice session at KMHS.
Assistant coach Nathan Mellon keeps close eye on linemen on opening day of football practice at KMHS.
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KM Mountaineer runners greet sun at first practice The sun was barely up but a small group of Kings Mountain men’s and women’s cross country runners were rearing to go as fall practice officially opened Monday at 7 a.m. at John Gamble Stadium. Head coach Rayvis Key met with the players briefly before they began their running ritual with a lap around the stadium track. Already on the track were members of the KMHS cheerleading squad. Cross country practice is also held at 7 p.m. at the Gateway Trail. Runners can
attend one or both sessions. The runners will open their season on Saturday, Aug. 29 in a multi-team meet at Jackson Park in Hendersonville. They will have no trouble being ready to leave at 6:30 a.m. for the long bus ride up the mountains for the meet that begins at 9:30. They’re used to greeting the morning sun. The first regular season meet is Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. at John Gamble Stadium against Ashbrook, East Gaston, Bessemer City, Crest and RS Central.
Head coach Rayvis Key meets with his runners prior to the first official practice Monday morning at John Gamble Stadium. After receiving instructions from Coach Key, the runners took a lap around the stadium track before beginning a long run along the streets of Kings Mountain. (Photos by KM Herald)
Kings Mountain High School cheerleaders are getting in shape for the football season by running laps at the John Gamble Stadium track.
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Tennis tryouts begin at KMHS The KMHS women’s tennis team continues tryouts on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 5-6 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the tennis courts. All participants are required to have a current physical on file at the high school before they can participate in any physical activities. Coach Rick Henderson greeted nine
players at the initial tryout Monday night. The tennis team will open its season at Lincolnton on Monday, August 17. The first home match is Monday, Aug. 24 against Lincolnton. Anyone with questions or concerns may contact Coach Rick Henderson at 704-460-8066 or Rick.Henderson2@duke-energy.com.
Volleyball tryouts held at KM High The Kings Mountain High volleyball team held tryouts Monday and Tuesday from 4-6 p.m. at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium. The Lady Mountaineers had a big turnout, but at present they are in a rebuilding mode as they lost numerous players from last year’s SMAC championship team, including two-time conference player of the year Kayla Bolt. The Lady Mountaineers will host a
multi-team varsity only scrimmage on Saturday, August 8 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and will travel to North Henderson on August 15 for a multi-team scrimmage from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Their regular season begins at home on August 17 against East Rutherford with the JVs playing at 4:30 and the varsity following. All SMAC games will be JV/varsity doubleheaders except for the KM-Shelby games which are varsity only.
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Widowed Cleveland County High School Students Participate in Inaugural Annual Science Academy of Biology provided key orga- fice Forensics department, and Theory and Group events Classroom nizational and curriculum con- IMC Metals, among others. Real World Application The Widowed Group of the Greater Gaston County area will meet Thursday, Aug. 13, at 5:30 p.m. at the Gaston County Resource Center, 1303 Dallas/Cherryville Highway, Dallas. Take a prepared dish to share with others and enjoy a program from Dillard's of Gastonia, “Improving your appearance and boosting your self image.'' A dinner-dance is set for Aug. 15 with music by “Silver Hawk.” The dinner at 6:15 p.m. in free. Admission to the dance is $10.
Explored During Weeklong Camp at GWU BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – For over a dozen high school students from Cleveland County, a unique week of their summer vacation has given them new insight into the practical application of scientific principles they have learned in the classroom. Through a grant from the Duke Energy Foundation (Charlotte, N.C.), around 13 area teens participated in the first annual Duke Energy Science Academy, a program designed to offer them enrichment in the subject of science. Jay Zimmer, Gardner-Webb University Instructor
tent for the June 22-26 camp. “We wanted to go beyond just the principles they would discuss during the regular school year,” he shared. “We wanted them to have a lot of opportunity for application.” The camp was structured with instructional time in the morning and field trips to local organizations in the afternoon. The students spent time in classroom sessions such as lab safety, physiology lab, forensics lab, and more. During the afternoon, attendees participated in simulations on campus and traveled to a variety of area locations including Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Cleveland County Sheriff’s Of-
Student Samuel Herring said he enjoyed the opportunity to “learn about parts of forensic science you didn’t know were real.” Another student, Micah Croft, agreed. “The science academy went above and beyond my expectations,” Croft reported. “The professional setting, equipment, and teaching all provided for a truly awesome experience.” Students agreed that combining the classroom instructional time with field trips helped solidify the concepts they were discussing. Zimmer believes the academy offered a unique opportunity for students to begin to bridge theoretical
Jay Zimmer talks to Science Academy Participants concepts with practical application. “We examined grip strength, muscle fatigue, larval stages of maggots, and blood spatter patterns just to name a few,” he offered. “The most important aspect for students
was seeing how science can be used in the real world.” A similar camp was held June 15-19 for students in Rutherford County and was sponsored by the Stonecutter Foundation (Spindale, N.C.).
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Youth athletes, Library volunteers honored by city council Tuesday From Page 8A
Pictured are youth volunteers of Mauney Memorial Library receiving awards from city council last Tuesday night. Librarian Sharon Stack is pictured at far left and Mayor Rick Murphrey is at far right making the presentation. Photos by HALEY WILSON
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Shrek, Jr., brings funny cast of characters to CLT by MICHAEL E. POWELL Special to the Herald
If you’re a fan of any of the Shrek movies, you will love, love, love, the hilarious high-jinks of Shrek & Company as they take over Cherryville’s Little Theater. The summer drama, directed by Page Thompson – no stranger to the CLT stage – with help from Connie Fox, Rebecca DeGregory, and a cast and crew that are supremely capable of “funny” at many wonderful levels, and superior professionalism at ALL levels! DeGregory is also the assistant producer for the Summer production. “Shrek, Jr.” is the group’s Summer drama camp and sports a very talented cast and crew. The show will be going to stage Friday, Aug. 7, and Saturday, Aug. 8. Friday’s play start time is 7 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 8’s is at 1 p.m., as well as an Aug. 9 play at 3 p.m. Director Thompson said the MTI Showspace edition of the play sports music by
Jeanine Tesori; the book and lyrics are by David Lindsay-Abaire; and the play is based on the Dreamworks animation motion picture and book by William Steig. The group is selling advanced tickets at the Cherryville Little Theatre until Wednesday, Aug. 5, said DeGregory. “After that, anyone wishing tickets will only be able to purchase them at the door.” The contact to call for tickets is (704) 842-2147. Ticket prices are $8 adults, and $6 students and seniors. Thompson has previously directed four Summer productions; two in the CLT facility, for a total of six in the last four years, she said. She is thankful for the great help of Connie Fox, who, this time out, is doing the costumes and such; Lorie Pruitt who is doing the set painting (“She does a great job!”, said Thompson); and Lisa Howell, who does the props. Page is also thankful to her husband Mark, who she
Nick Howell and Evan Denton practicing a few well-choreographed sword fighting moves that might just wind up in the play. (photo by MEP/The Eagle) said builds all their sets. It everything. Nothing comes was he who built the inge- to any of us It all goes for nious movable tower, she updating a lot of the things in here, such as the sound noted. Thompson said CLT’s system, the stage itself, the board of directors has been restrooms.” The Little Theater’s seaput back in place and is a developing board. She is the son runs January through president of that board. December, Thompson said, As for the plays, Thomp- and they are in the process son said , “Money from of calling out for directors these plays helps with fix- for next season’s crop of ing up this beautiful little plays. theater. It all goes back The next play coming is into costumes, the facility, See SHREK, JR., Page 7B
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SHREK, JR. From Page 6B “Grease”. “Becca is doing the news media aspect of that, and her father is directing it.” This is the first time Shrek, Jr., has been put on. There are 26 actors, each 9-18 in age, with seven tech members all under the age of 20. Said Thompson, “It’s great to see youth working and making this happen,” she said. “They make so much come to fruition through their youth and energy. They’ve stepped up to the bar. Our Fiona (Hannah Burgess) is strong in her charisma and singing. Our Shrek (Kyle Denton) encompasses that part. A lot of fun characters from the movie everybody knows come to life through the talents of the wonderful young people.” One of those is Page’s son Carver, who joyfully plays the wooden boy come to life, Pinocchio. Additionally, other players and their characters they play are: Lord Farquaad, Papa Ogre, and Papa Bear
(John Randall); Donkey (Nick Howell); Dragon and Mama Ogre (Ariel Waller); Teen Fiona (Katie Eaker); Young Fiona (Mackenzie Bridges); Story Tellers (Caitlin Hagar, Blair Stepp, and Ely Thompson); Puss in Boots (Sierra Davis); Little Ogre and Ugly Duckling (Caleb Wright); Big Bad Wolf and Dwarf (Christopher Hagar); Three Little Pigs (Ashlyn Wood, Schylar Grigg, and Emilee Willis); Wicked Witch (Katie Stone); Peter Pan (Jordan Grant); Mama Bear (Cheyenne Hoffman); Baby Bear (Landrie Wofford); Gingy (Eliza Bradley); Pied Piper (Sydney Bridges); Rats (A. Wood, S. Grigg, E. Willis, Katelynn Wright, and M. Bridges); and Bishop and Captain of the Guard (Evan Denton). E. Denton, C. Hagar, and C. Wright also double as Knights. Most of the cast also double as the Ensemble, with the help of Katie Branch, and Emily Stephens, rounding out that group. Thompson noted donations are accepted. “Anyone can contact anyone on the board, which is listed on our web site. Sponsorships are also available. We just started this year
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Nick Howell and Evan Denton practicing a few well-choreographed Hollywood-style punches and rolls in order to make any fight scenes look as real, yet be as safe as possible. (photo by Michael Powell selling patron tickets. You can purchase four tickets for $25,” she said. For Denton (Shrek), 18, the homeschooled teen from Gastonia, it is his third production. “I love it. Great people, great cast, and director!” he said. As for his Shrek accent? “Well, I’ve been told it’s more near the Irish than English.” The teen has previously acted in Our Town, Beauty and the Beast, and Robin
Hood. DeGregory said she started acting at age two. She is now 20. “I’ve been in between 20-30 productions. My first was Charlotte’s Web, then Shrek, Jr.” She hails from Lincolnton but lives in Cherryville, a small town she said she loves! Hannah Burgess (Fiona) noted it was “first”; being in a show here at the CLT. The Lincolnton native said she really enjoys it (acting),
but added it can be “kind of scary when getting into a new theater.” Nick Howell (Donkey) and Evan Denton, Kyle’s younger brother, said they both do community theater. For Howell, 16, Shrek, Jr., is his third. He has played three parts in past plays at CLT. Said Howell, who hails from Kings Mountain, “I like acting. I like acting in community theater. Actually, I get really bored if I’m not acting!”
It’s not too late to sign up for Pop Warner Tackle Football and Cheerleading for ages 5-12. You can sign-up August 3rd-7th and August 10th-14th from 6-8 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Optimist Field at Shu Carlton Stadium, formerly the old City Stadium on Gaston Street. Football fee is $80 which includes KMO t-shirt and short and Cheer fee is $40 plus cheer accessory package fee. For more information or questions call Mike or Amy at 704-524-9643, email kmoptimist@outlook.com visit Facebook @Kings Mountain Optimist Club www.leaguelineup.com/ kingsmountain optimist.
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shop structure to detached residence on parcel number 153205 on the south side of the property. The property is also known as Gaston County Parcels 217611, 153199, 153202 and 153205. CASE NO. Z-1-7-15 Mark Baity is requesting a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Article VII-Section 7.1 Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses (Page 67) Upholstering and Furniture Refinishing and addition of Page 103H (SR-35). The amendment would allow upholstering and furniture refinishing uses in the Central Business District. Such uses would include to conditions: (1) Off-street parking for pick-up and delivery trucks (2) No manufacturing of furniture.
A copy of the proposed amended site plan and a copy of the proposed text amendment may be obtained at the Planning Department or you may call 704-734-4595 for additional information. You are welcome to attend the Planning and Zoning Board meeting on Tuesday, August 10, 2015 at 5:30 pm and the City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 6:00 pm to express your opinion on the proposed amended site plan and the proposed text amendment. The meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall. KMH 3686 (8/05 & 8/19/2015)
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NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CLEVELAND COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 14 SP 266 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF GENEVIEVE A. GLADDEN and JEFFREY S. GLADDEN, Mortgagors, to MARK LACKEY, Trustee; WESLEY L. DEATON, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1681, PAGE 840 BANK OF THE OZARKS, an Arkansas Banking Corporation, as successor by merger to FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA, Mortgagee. Dated February 9, 2005, recorded in Book 1440, at Page 1516 Securing the original amount of $35,815.50 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Genevieve A. Gladden and Jeffrey S. Gladden, described above, in the Cleveland County Public Registry; default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the said Deed of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure; and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness; and under and by virtue of an order entered in the within enti-
tled and numbered action by the Clerk of Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina on the 9th day of September, 2014, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse door in Shelby, North Carolina at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday the 20th day of August, 2015, the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot No. 128 as shown on the map of the property of LILY MILLS property of Shelby, North Carolina, recorded in Book of Plats 5 at Page 48 of the Cleveland County Registry; and being described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a stake on the East side of Mitchell Street, said stake being located North 33-26 East 257 feet from the intersection of the North edge of Morton Street with the East edge of Mitchell Street, and being the Northwest corner of Lot No. 127; and runs thence along the East edge of Mitchell Street, North 3326 East 100 feet to a stake, being the Southwest corner of Lot No. 129; thence along the South line of Lot No. 129, South 56-34 East 140 feet to a stake, Southeast corner of Lot No. 129; thence South 33-26 West 100 feet to a stake, Northeast corner of Lot No. 127; thence along the North line of Lot No. 127, North 56-34 West 140 feet to the place of BEGINNING. Title Reference: Book 990, Page 355, Cleveland County Registry. Tax Map Reference: S51-2-7 THIS PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: Parcel 23231 1151 Mitchell St. Shelby, NC 28152
This sale is made subject to any excise or transfer taxes, all outstanding and unpaid Cleveland County and any city or town ad valorem property taxes as well as any and all other prior liens, defects and encumbrances involving said property, as well as a Clerk’s fee of $.45 per $100 on the purchase price. Notice is further hereby given that the successful bidder will be required to make a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Notice is further hereby given that the sale will be conducted pursuant to and subject to all of the provisions of Chapter 45, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina. Notice is given that 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 notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of any such rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement to the effective date of the termination. This the 8th day of July, 2015. By: /s/ Wesley L. Deaton, Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 2459 Denver, NC 28037 (704) 489-2491 KMH3685 (8/05 & 8/12)
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Shelby VFW donates $11,250 to CCS programs for students with autism tem serves over 200 students with autism in a variety of settings based on individual needs. The S.A.I.L. program (Social and Academic Instruction for Life) provides a setting within the regular campus for students with autism who have the most significant communication, socialization, and academic needs. These classrooms are for pre-school through high school age students and are located at Jefferson and Marion elementaries, Shelby Intermediate, Shelby Middle, and Shelby High. “This year’s donation will be used to provide educational materials and resources for students with autism and their teachers,” says Wendy Fitch, Cleve-
SHELBY - The Shelby Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4066 recently hosted a fundraising campaign, including a golf tournament, auction, and BBQ dinner, raising $11,250 for Cleveland County Schools’ programs for students with autism. Last year, Post 4066 selected the S.A.I.L. program because of its focus on students with autism. The VFW group continued their support for students with autism in Cleveland County Schools, this year nearly doubling last year’s fundraising efforts of $6,150. Cleveland County Schools offers a comprehensive system of support for students with autism. Currently, the school sys-
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In total, the VFW has donated over $17,000 to students in Cleveland County.
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