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Boards okay incentive grants
Local plant eyeing expansion and 170 jobs The Cleveland County Board of Commissioners and the Kings Mountain City Council approved financial incentive grants in separate meetings last Tuesday night for Project Maud, an economic development project that could mean 170 jobs with average wage of $78,225. Kristine Reece, executive
director of the Cleveland County Economic Development Partnership, told county commissioners that a Kings Mountain manufacturer is eyeing an expansion that would bring 170 jobs in advanced manufacturing positions while making a $10,500,000 total investment ($9M in real property and
$1.5M in personal property. She said the average wage of $78,225 Project Maud jobs would substantially exceed the county’s average advanced manufacturing wage of approximately $53,400 and that if successful the expansion project could be a catalyst for future expansions at the existing site.
Additional indirect benefits to the local community are projected with Project Maud, such as the subsequent rounds of re-spending that the company will make through purchases from local vendors/suppliers and new construction jobs. There also would be See 170 JOBS, Page 7A
Hawkins unopposed SOPHIA KELLSTROM
Kellstrom crowned Miss Gastonia 2018 Sophia Kellstrom is the new Miss Gastonia 2018 chosen Saturday in the annual competition at Stuart Cramer High School. The 17-year-old beauty will make public appearances, implement a community service program and represent the region in next year’s Miss North Carolina competition. A student at High
Point College, Sophia is the daughter of Garry and Malora Woodard Kellstrom of Kings Mountain and granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Woodard of Kings Mountain. Sophia has been a consistent winner in beauty and talent pageants. She has been crowned Little Miss North Carolina, Pre-Teen See KELLSTROM, Page 7A
Eaton names new Manager Power m a n agement company Eaton has appointed Boukary M a i g a plant manager of its BOUKARY MAIGA Kings Mountain, North Carolina, Vehicle Group facility, effective August 1, 2017. The Kings Mountain facility produces transmissions used primarily in the medium- and heavy-duty truck markets. In his new position, Maiga will report to Ed Faylo, director, Operations, Vehicle Group North America. He will be responsible for leading the operations at the facility with a focus on continuous improvement and key strategic initiatives supporting the Vehicle Group North America’s short- and long-term business plans. “Boukary brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience from assignments across multiple Eaton business segments, including the Vehicle Group,” said Faylo. “His operations experience
and proven leadership make him the ideal candidate to lead the Kings Mountain team to the next level of performance.” Maiga has held positions of increasing responsibility since joining Eaton as a manufacturing technician in 1999. He most recently was plant manager for the Eaton Electrical Group’s Waukesha, Wisconsin, facility. Maiga holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Abdou Moumouni University in Niger, West Africa, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Cleary College in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Eaton is a power management company with 2016 sales of $19.7 billion. The company provides energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. Eaton has approximately 95,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information, visit Eaton.com.
Ward 3 Councilman Tommy Hawkins is unopposed for re-election to HAWKINS his third term on Kings Mountain city council but incumbents Ward 2 councilman Mike Butler and At-large councilman Curtis Pressley are being challenged in the Nov. 7 election as filing deadline passed Aug. 1 at 12 noon. Butler faces Patty Hall and Pressley faces David Allen. The seven-member city council also includes Ward I, Howard Shipp; Ward 4, Rodney Gordon; Ward 5. Jay Rhodes and at-large member Keith Miller. Their four-year terms are not up this year. As the filing deadline passed Aug. 1 the board of education listed six Democrats and four Republicans running for four seats open in November which necessitated a run-off on Sept. 12 and four of the six elected will be on the ballot with the four Republicans in November. The six Democrats on the ballet are See HAWKINS, Page 7A
Folks enjoyed last year’s 2016 Beach Blast. Photo by Gary Smart
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Beach Blast is Aug. 26 The water, the sand, the sun, the music and the fun – that’s life along the Grand Strand! On Saturday, August 26, Kings Mountain, NC will feel more like Ocean Drive as the City celebrates Beach Blast, bringing the beach experience downtown to the new amphitheater at Patriots Park. Beach Blast is an allday event beginning at 10:00 am and ending at 10:00 pm. Don’t forget your dancing shoes. Beach music fans can shag the day into the summer night with music at the amphitheater featuring Cindy
and Randy Floyd “Electric” Duo with Gene Pharr, Too Much Sylvia, Blackwater Rhythm & Blues Band, and Band of Oz. Water features include the Rotary Splash Pad and continuous rounds of Water Wars. This free event includes the Tiny Tots and Teenie Bikinis Contest, a watermelon eatin’ contest, a Woodie car show, inflatables and so much more. ‘’There is something for everyone,’’ says Christy Conner, Events Director. A variety of food vendor and over 30 craft vendors will
be set up at Patriots Park in downtown Kings Mountain with their unique art, crafts and collectibles for sale. This event is sponsored by Tom’s Family Mart, WGNC AM 1450 FM 100.7, Chiropractic Physicians of the Carolinas, City of Kings Mountain Main Street – Special Events, and Kings Mountain Tourism and Development. GPS location 225 Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 For more information visit www.cityofkm.com or call 704-734-0333.
Library seeks 1920-24 Heralds Mauney Memorial Library is looking for copies of 1920-24 Kings Mountain Heralds to add to their files. The library also has a few copies of the 1939 edition of the Kings Mountain Herald but more copies are needed. Call Mary Slaughter at 704-739-2371 if you or your relatives have retained copies of the earlier editions of the newspaper.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT – K-9 Officer David Warlick and K-9 Aaron and Lt. Lisa Proctor, pictured with two young bicyclists receiving their helmets, were among representatives of area law enforcement participating in Kings Mountain’s National Night Out. More photos in today’s Herald
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KINGS MOUNTAIN Johnny Ray Reavis, 80, of Kings Mountain, passed away August 4, 2017 at his home after a brief illness. Johnny was retired from textile management. Johnny was born in Iredell County, Statesville, NC, on April 4, 1937, son of the late Vance Brown Reavis and the late Margaret Elizabeth Morrison Reavis. He is survived by his wife, Johnsie Moose Reavis, daughters Jewel Reavis of Kings Mountain, NC; Janet Burns and husband Robert Burns, of Kings Mountain, NC; Joan Reavis Owen and husband Ted Owen of Stedman, NC; grandchildren Megan and Morgan Burns, and Trey and Tara Owen; his sister Virginia Seats of Mocksville, NC; brothers Robert E. Reavis and wife Jane of Statesville, NC; James L. Reavis and wife Rachel of Statesville, NC. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by infant son Joel Gordon Reavis. Johnny will be remembered as a man of faith who lived by the tenants of God, Family and Service. He volunteered for and was a member of many organizations, most notably Central United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the Methodist Men; the Lions Club International of which he was a Melvin Jones Fellow and recipient of the John L. Stickley Award for humanitarian service; Red Cross where he was a blood donor and volunteer; Habitat for Humanity building team; the Kings Mountain Historical Museum where he served on the Board and Southern Arts Society in Kings Mountain, where he volunteered faithfully. His great passions in life were KMHS football, where he rarely missed attending a game; bluegrass music, especially going to Merlefest; watching NASCAR and other sports. He loved the outdoors, hunting, and enjoyed working in the yard. He and wife Johnsie enjoyed traveling around the world through the Lions Club. A memorial service was held Tuesday August 8, 2017 at Central United Methodist Church in Kings Mountain, NC at 2 p.m. The family received friends after the service in the CAC (Christian Activity Center). Memorial may be made to: Central United Methodist Church Mission Fund, care of Central United Methodist Church, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. A guest register is available at HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
Man, of varied interests KINGS MOUNTAIN - Bruce Tony Scism, 73. of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 3, 2017 at his home. Born in Cleveland, NC, He was the son of the late Raymond and Mary (Hovis) Scism. A man of varied interests, Bruce owned and operated several businesses during his lifetime. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Martha Scism; sons, Darin Scism and wife Lu Huang, Jeffrey Scism and Kevin Scism, all of Kings Mountain, and brothers, Moffett Scism and wife, Mary Lou of Kings Mountain and David Scism and wife. Linda of Kings Mountain. Funeral services were held in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017. The family received friends from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service. Memorials may be made to The Shriner’s Hospital for Children 950 W. Faris Rd. Greenville, SC 29605. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, was in charge of arrangements.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN -Richard “Steve” Washburn, 51, died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, at Testa Hospice House in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Malinda Stroud Washburn of Shelby, and the late Carl Washburn. Steve served in the Marines, worked and enjoyed his 20 years at Celanese, and had a love of golf. The family will receive friends Wednesday, 5-6:30 p.m., at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel of Kings Mountain, with military honors. A private family burial will be held in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery Online condolences: www.claybarnette.com Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain is in charge of arrangements.
Cancer support group meets on Monday A cancer support group, “Steps Together, People Living with Cancer,’’ will begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Facilitator for the group will be Debbie Boheler and the group will meet second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the First Baptist Church Parlor, West King Street. Professional speakers will be invited to talk about medical, nutritional and other resources available and cancer patients will be welcomed to tell their stories of cancer survival. Everyone welcome.
WRECK IN GROVER- A Grover family was involved in a car crash in Grover last week that left the driver injured when her vehicle was reportedly run off the road. The accident happened on Highway 226 at McGinnis Drive. A driver who was driving in front of the woman’s car was also reportedly pushed off the road but was not hurt and the woman swerved to miss him and hit a utility pole and the power was out about 12 hours. Grover Police and the N.C. Highway Patrol investigated the accident. Photo by PENNY HAMRICK
Durrah accused of trafficking meth Douglas Dwayne Durrah, 45, of 600 N. Limestone St., Gaffney, SC, was arrested by the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and Community Interdiction Team August 3 and charged with two counts possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver methamphetamine, two counts sell/deliver schedule II methamphetamine and trafficking methamphetamine in Cleveland County and South Carolina. Sheriff Alan Norman said the Sheriff’s Depart-
m e n t had been investigating the suspect for a month a n d during DOUGLAS a traffic DURRAH stop August 3 officers seized 15 grams of methamphetamine in a vehicle operated by Douglas Durrah. Norman said law enforcement officials in South Carolina executed a
search warrant at Durrah’s residence which resulted in the seizure of a trafficking amount of methamphetamine. Officers said approximately 34 grams of methamphetamine total were seized with a street value of approximately $3,400. “We will continue to work diligently to investigate those who are in the business of selling controlled substance in Cleveland County. Getting those people off the streets has and will continue to be my priority,’’ said Norman.
RENOVATED SHU CARLTON STADIUM - A rededication of Shu Carlton Stadium is planned for Aug. 16. The stadium, former City Stadium, has been completely renovated. Photo by MAYOR SCOTT NEISLER
Salvation Army needs bags The Salvation Army of Shelby needs clean plastic bags to use for packing groceries for clients. Drop off your donation in the rear of 305 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, beside Enloe's Mortuary. The Army provides assistance with food and clothing to eligible families, and can help those
facing eviction or loss of utility service. It is a United Way agency. The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and
to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. For more information, call 704-482-0375. Mail checks to P.O. Box 1764, Shelby, NC 28151 Online at www.salvationarmy.org/shelby In-kind donations to Family Stores, 704-4829502; 828-287-0119
City officials to attend convention Six city officials will attend the annual convention of North Carolina ElectriCities at Myrtle Beach, SC this weekend. Mayor Scott Neisler will head the delegation which also includes City Manager Marilyn Sellers,
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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 9: Faith and Fitness 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; commodities registration 9-11 a.m.; personal care services, manicures and pedicures by appointment; jewelry class I 10-11 a.m.; seniors in motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Dutch lunch 11 a.m. at Amberjack Seafood & Steak, Gastonia; jewelry class II 1-2 p.m. THURSDAY, AUG 10: Healthy Lifestyle class 8-9:30 a.m.; Exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; commodities registration 9-11 a.m.; Intermediate line dance 10-11:30 a.m.; bingo 10:3011:15 a.m.; grocery shopping 12-2 p.m. FRIDAY, AUG. 11: Coffee and Conversation 9-10:30 a.m.; seniors in motion 10:3011:30 a.m.; Friday lunch 11-12 noon; Wii bowling league 12 noon. MONDAY, AUG. 14: Coupon and recipe swap, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; ceramics 9:30-11:30 a.m.; seniors in motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; quilting 12:30-3 p.m.; Intermediate line dance 1-3 p.m. TUESDAY, AUG. 15: All activities cancelled. Center will close at 10:15 a.m. and reopen at 4 p.m.; Volunteer Appreciation event at Jackson’s Cafeteria 11-2 p.m. Invitation only. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 16: Faith and fitness 8:30-9:30 a.m.; exercise 9:3010 a.m.; jewelry class I 10-11 a.m.; blood pressure clinic sponsored by Gentiva 1011:30a.m.; jewelry class II 1-2 p.m.; duplicate bridge 1-4 p.m. THURSDAY, AUG. 17: Healthy Lifestyle Class 8-9:30 a.m.; exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; Intermediate line dance 1011:30 a.m.; bingo 10:30-11:15 a.m. FRIDAY AUG. 18: Healthy Lifestyle Class 8-9:30 a.m.; seniors in motion 10:3011:30 a.m.; Friday lunch 11-12 noon; Wii bowling league 12 noon MONDAY, AUG. 21: Coupon and recipe swap 9:3010:30 a.m.; ceramics 9:3011:30 a.m.; seniors in motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; quilting 12:30-3 p.m.; Intermediate line dance 1-3 p.m. TUESDAY, AUG. 22: Knitting 8:30-10:30 a.m.; monthly birthday celebration sponsored by Food Lin 9:45-11:30 a.m.; Bible history 10-11 a.m. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 23: Faith and Fitness 8:30-9:30 a.m.; exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; personal care service, manicures and pedicures, by appointment only; jewelry class I 10-11 a.m.; seniors in motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; jewelry class II 1-2 p.m. THURSDAY, AUG. 24: Healthy Lifestyle class 8-9:30 a.m.; exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; Intermediate line dance 1011:30 a.m..; bingo 10:3011:15 a.m.; bingo 10:30-11:15 a.m.; grocery shopping 12-2 p.m. FRIDAY, AUG. 25: Coffee and Conversation 9-10:30 a.m.; seniors in motion 10:3011:30 a.m.; Friday lunch 11-12 noon; Wii bowling 12 noon. MONDAY, AUG. 28: Coupon and recipe swap 9:3010:30 a.m.; ceramics 9:3011:30 a.m.; seniors in motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; quilting 12:30-3 p.m.; Intermediate line dance 1-3 p.m. TUESDAY, AUG. 29: Knitting 8:30-10:30 a.m.; Bible history 10-11:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 30: Faith and Fitness 8:30-9:30 a.m.; exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; jewelry class 10-11 a.m.; seniors in motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; jewelry class 1-2 p.m. THURSDAY, AUG.31: Healthy Lifestyle class 8-9:30 a.m.; exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; Intermediate line dance 1011:30 a.m.; bingo 10:30-11:15 a.m. S.H.I.I.P Counseling by appointment, help with Medicare questions.
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National Night Out brought out crowd Aug. 1 KMPD Chief Jerry Tessneer and Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman stressed the importance of National Night Out in communities where families come out to get to know law enforcement better and hear about safety. Lt. Lisa Proctor, of KMPD, demonstrated bicycle safety to 57 children, many of whom brought their bikes to Jake Early Park and the Kings Mountain Walking Track Tuesday, Aug. 1. After the presentation and participation by the youngsters, each received a helmet. With school opening this month, book bags were a treat for school-age children who picked out their
favorites from a Walmart truck. Walmart and Christian Freedom Baptist Church presented the book bags. The KMPD Explorer Color Guard, under the direction of Sgt. Bob Myers, advanced and retired the colors in the opening ceremony which included music by Mark Blanton of Mink Band and Parkwood Baptist Church. Blanton s ang the National Anthem and Chief Tesmer led the pledge of allegiance. The mayor presided at the festivities and although he was not officially on the program as a soloist he pitched in during the musical presentations and sang two country songs.
Walmart brought their truck and along with Christian Freedom Baptist Church donated back packs to children attending National Night Out. Photos by JAN HARRIS
Lt. Lisa Proctor distributed 57 brand new helmets from the Kings Mountain Police Department to young bike riders who participated in a bike rodeo and bike safety demonstration. Photo by LIB STEWART
Kings Mountain Police Department Explorers Color Guard Colt Arrowood, Josh Allen, Leann Allen, and Brittany Ausburn advanced and retired the colors at the opening ceremony of National Night Out last Tuesday.
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Public’s help needed In locating suspect King Mountain Police need the public’s help in locating Justin Earl Ford, JUSTIN EARL 24, 704 FORD Harmon Road, who is accused of shooting two brothers last Wednesday afternoon at Kings Row Apartments. Police say Trevon Shamar Mintz, 18, of 1713 Kings Row Apt. 101, and
Tracy Bernard Mintz, 23, of 1713 Kings Row Apt. 101 were shot at 1 p.m. and transported to the Kings Mountain Emergency Room at the local hospital in a privately-owned vehicle. The younger brother was airlifted to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. The older brother was treated at the local hospital and released. Ford allegedly fled the scene in a blue or gray 2001 Honda Accord with tinted windows. The driver of the vehicle has not been identified.
Ford is described as a black man with dreadlocks standing about 6 feet tall and weighing about 215 pounds. He is wanted on two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. Ford is on probation for a conviction of communicating threats. Police ask that anyone with any information about the investigation or the whereabouts of the suspect is asked to contact Cpl. K.L. Hamrick at 704-734-0444 or Cleveland County Crimestoppers at 704-481-TIPS (8477).
■ POLICE AUG. 5: Carl Pablo, 54, White Plains, NY, open container. AUGl. 5: James Edward Flaherty, 51, possession methamphetamine, $1000 secured bond. AUG. 6: Jessica Adams, 27, 319 Brice St., violation of noise ordinance. AUG. 6: Jessica Kamille Adams, 27, 319 Brice St., resist, delay, obstruct, $1000 secured bond. AUG. 6: Scott Adkins, 48, 1711 Northwoods Dr., simple assault, criminal summons. AUG. 6: Branicus Octavia-Zoe, 39, Stanley, obtain property by false pretense, $3,000 unsecured bond. INCIDENTS JULY 31: A resident of East King Street reported that someone broke out the window of his car. JULY 31: A resident of Churchill Drive reported a break-in and damage to his front door window pane. Nothing was reported missing. AUG. 3: Flooring America/Carpet Interiors, 602 Slater St., reported damage to the building’s northwest corner. AUG. 3: A resident of N. Cansler Street reported that his 2000 Ford was broken into and currency was removed from his wallet. AUG. 4: A resident of Sugar Bear Lane reported damage to an air-conditioning unit. AUG. 4: A resident of Gastonia reported unauthorized use of financial card. AUG. 5: A resident of Stanley reported theft of four Olympian faucet chromes and one Olympian kitchen faucet. AUG. 6: City of Kings
Mountain, 101 W. Gold St., reported damage to a stop sign and post at the intersection of N. City and Walker Streets. WRECKS JULY 27: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Tiffany Mertz of Grover, operating a 2015 Nissan, rear-ended a 2004 Chevrolet operated by Aaron Oakley of Grover. The accident happened at the intersection of N. City and Walker Streets. JULY 31: Officer Josh Bryant said a driver that left the scene struck a parked 2016 Ford owned by Sandra Obano, 605 Landing Street. The accident happened on Landing Street. AUG. 2: Officer H. W. Carpenter cited Jerrie Leigh Martin, of Shelby, operating a 2005 Ford, with failure to yield the right-of-way and driving while license revoked after a wreck involving a 2006 Nissan operated by Maribel Garcia of Dallas at the signal at US 74 Business and Countryside Drive. Garcia was cited for no operator’s license. Property damage was estimated at $30,000. AUG. 3: Officer M. D. Butler said that Paul Bradley Reynolds, 206 Victoria Circle, said his foot slipped off the brake in traffic and his 2004 GMC bumped a 2017 Mitsubishi operated by Nancy Brown, 529 Mountain Crest Drive, doing slight damage. The accident happened on US 74 Business.
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ARRESTS JULY 29: Pamela Owens, 56, assault with deadly weapon, resist, delay, obstruct, intoxicated, disruptive, communicating threats, $2,000 secured bond. JULY 31: Arin Alicia Robinson, 29, Mobile, Alabama, simple assault, $1000 secured bond. AUG. 3: Amanda Nicole Millwood Sturgis, 36, 1018 N. Piedmont Ave., injury to real property, larceny, driving while license revoked, $7000 secured bond. AUG. 4: Angela Ellis Singleton, 39, 102 E. King St. Apt. D, possession marijuana, possession drug paraphernalia. AUG. 4: A 17-year-old female was charged with simple assault. AUG. 4: Crystal McKoy McAllister, 40, Dallas, unauthorized use of convenience, $1000 secured bond. AUG. 4: Robert James Mitchell, 35, Ocala, Florida, possession of controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. AUG. 5: James Wilson McDaniel, 36, Gastonia, DWI, driving while license revoked, possession drug paraphernalia, $5000 unsecured bond. CITATIONS AUG. 2: Maribel Joachim Garcia, 2, Dallas, no operator’s license. AUG. 2: Samantha Renee Varnadore, 20, 811 Third St., revoked tag. AUG. 2: Dontais Rasheed Simmons, 22, 107 N. Goforth St., no operator’s license. AUG. 3: Jerrie Leigh Martin, 26, Shelby, revoked driver’s license. AUG. 3: Jo Dean Johnson, 61, Bessemer City, speeding. AUG. 5: Justin Wayne Gelancy, 29, Gastonia, expired tag. AUG. 5: Austin Cain Bridges, 27, Shelby, revoked license. AUG. 5: Stafford Quinton Rosser, 42, 1817 Alpine Dr., revoked license. AUG. 5: Dennis Dwayne Hopper, 46, Lawndale, revoked license. AUG. 5: Justin Merritt Benn, 28, Charlotte, revoked license. AUG. 5: Mark Edward Howard, 45, 407 E. Parker St., revoked license. AUG.5: Carlos Devone Gamble, 36, Gastonia, revoked license. AUG. 5: Kelvin Jerome Porter, 26, Gastonia, expired tag.
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2 arrested, 4 sought in Week 20 of Drug Round-up
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Clevel a n d County Sheriff’s Office annual drug round-up operation GARRISON “Spring ROBERTS Clean 3.0” continues with the following people being arrested in Week 20: Laura Jordan Hamm, 42, 113 Kristie Lane, Kings Mountain, possession of Schedule II methamphetamine, possession drug paraphernalia, $5,000 secured bond. Melissa Ann Patterson, 34, 117 Holden Dr., Grover, possession of methamphetamine, possession of firearm by felon, no bond Week 20 Wanted Persons: The following people have outstanding warrants
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but have not been located this week. Brent Dwaine Bingham, 52, 308 Windwood Dr., Bessemer City, possession with intent to sell/deliver Schedule III suboxone; sell/deliver Suboxone. Bradrick Damario Degree, 38, 150 Thames Road, Lot 3, Shelby, three counts possession with intent to manufacture, sell, deliver marijuana; three counts sell/ deliver marijuana. Leslie Dawn Reynolds, 40, 259 Suncrest Road, Cherryville, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia. Garrison House Roberts, 38, 117 Holden Dr., Grover, possession of methamphetamine. A juvenile was also charged with possession with intent to sell/deliver marijuana and sell/deliver mari-
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juana. “The Sheriff’s Office will continue to make drug investigations a high priority,’’ Sheriff Alan Norman said. He added, “Statistics have shown for years that drug use leads to other crimes, in particular breaking and entering and larcenies, where users have to steal to fund their habit.’’ Norman continued, “The violence associated with drug dealing is also a huge concern of mine, and those dealers who possess guns during drug transactions will be a very high priority.” “The Sheriff’s Office takes complaints of drug sales very seriously,’’ Norman said and requests that anyone with information on drug dealers in their neighborhood contact the Vice/ Narcotics Division at 704484-4987.
Marlon Howell faces Multiple trafficking charges Marion Torr a i n e H o w ell, 38, of 1306 Northwoods D r i v e , MARLON T. f a c e s HOWELL multiple trafficking charges in Cleveland County, though he is currently being held in federal custody on unrelated charges. The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Vice/ Narcotics Division investigated Howell during the
month of July and in addition to the $11,190 worth of drugs also allegedly found a stolen firearm. At Howell’s home officers confiscated 374 grams of marijuana, 77 grams of methamphetamine, 42 grams of cocaine, 11 doses of ecstasy, seven hydrocodone pills, 12 alprazolam pills and $6,046.93 in cash. Howell is charged with trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking cocaine, possession with intent to sell/deliver marijuana, possession with intent to sell/ deliver ecstasy, possession with intent to sell/deliver hydrocodone, maintaining
a dwelling for controlled substance, possession of firearm by felon, possession of stolen firearm, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, and possession of alprazolam. Investigators confiscated 374 grams of marijuana, 77 grams of methamphetamine, 42 grams of cocaine, 1 1 dosage units of ecstasy, 7 hydrocodone pills, 12 alprazolam pills, and $6,046.93 in U. S. currency.
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Patterson Grove Baptist Church plans $1M addition Patterson Grove Baptist Church, 309 Oak Grove Road, was issued a building master commercial permit by the city July 24 to add a new building to the sanctuary and remodel the sanctuary. Valuation is $1 million dollars. City fee is $2,350. Putnam Enterprises, 116 Country Meadows Road, is general contractor. Sub-contractors will be announced later. Chris Denning, 451 Alex D. Owens Drive, was issued a building master residential permit to build a new 3200 square foot single family dwelling at 451 Alex D. Owens drive. Jim Lambert Contractors, 446 Alex D.Owens Drive, is contractor and sub-contractors are KM Electric, Whitaker Mechanical, and M&T Plumbing. Valuation is
$361,800. City fee is $1,688. CMH Homes of Shelby was issued a building master residential permit to install a new 1900 square feet modular single-family home at 212 Stony Point Road. Oakwood Mobile Homes, Shelby, is contractor. Sub-contractors are Super Clean Electrical, Century Services Mechanical, and E&R Plumbing. Valuation is $195,000, city fee is $938. Samuel Garrett, 1020 Margrace Road, was issued a building master residential permit to replace a single wide mobile home. Izzi’s Mobile Home Movers of Shelby is contractor. Valuation is $52,511. City fee is $350. John Connor, 123 Gold Run Court, was issued a building master residential permit to tear off existing deck and build back E-Z Breeze
porch, valuation $46,000. Horne Construction & Design, Kings Mountain, is contractor. Sub-contractor Martin’s Electric. City fee $100. Dennis Thompson, 119 N. Piedmont Ave., was issued a building master residential permit to build four small ramps, add smoke detectors, and put up one-bedroom wall, valuation $500, city fee $75. Mitchell McCraw, 209 N. Dilling St., was issued a building master residential permit to add and remodel an existing home, $20,000 valuation, city fee $102. Residential building permits were issued to Herman Queen, 301 Fulton Dr., to add a 12x16 foot room on top of existing 20 feet long slab, valuation $1500, city fee $80; Kenneth Dellinger, 1609 Shelby Road, to build a deck
around a ground pool, valuation $2,000, city fee $80. and Donald Kus, 321 Pinehurst Dr., to replace wooden deck with covered concrete porch. Valuation $14,700, city fee $80. Moss Lake residential permit was issued to Noble Guest, 248 Thamon Road, Shelby, to add to an existing dock and sun deck, improve ramp/walkway and add roof over dock, boat slip and existing dock, valuation $23,500. Joe Ross, 1226 Oak Grove Road, is contractor. City fee $126. Commercial building permit was issued to Kings Mountain Interdenominational Church, 302 Phenix St., to put in a 20 feet driveway slab for a future carport, valuation $6,910, city fee $80. Residential fence permits were issued to Jean Peter-
Patterson Grove Baptist Church undergoing renovations.
son, 414 Hawthorne Road, Chastain Fence, contractor; and Alice Yow, 1104 Gold St., Gaston Fence, contractor. Residential pool permit was issued to Patricia Franks, 107 Country Grove Road, valuation $22,000, Chris Bragg Pools, Shelby, contractor. City fee $300. Commercial sign permit
was issued to National Retail Properties, Orlando, FL, to put up Exxon/Mobil Synergy items under fuel canopy at 225 Cleveland Avenue. Contractor is Phillips Aluminum of Shelby and electrical sub-contractor is Lighthouse Electric Technologies, NC. Valuation $8,921. City fee $76.
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Church Service Directory Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007 Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716 The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street 828-381-4777
Unity AME Zion Church 948 Unity Church Road 704-228-0328
1022 Oak Grove Rd. • Kings Mountain KINGS MOUNTAIN Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406 Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075 Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Avenue 704-739-6811 Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Road 704-739-6711 Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354 Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160
Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516 Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354 New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507 New Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606 New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128 New Life Family Worship Center 428 Oak Grove Road 704-739-9371
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New Way Missionary Baptist Church 105 Waco Road 704-724-0414
Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070
Oak Grove Baptist Church 1022 Oak Grove Road 704-739-4833
Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580
Oak View Baptist Church 1517 York Road 704-739-7831
Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd.
Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852 Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826 Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398 Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue
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Vestibule AME Zion Church 2175 Vestibule Church Road 704-739-7961 Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive (704) 739-2187 FALLSTON Burning Bush House of God 4538-2 Fallston Rd. Fallston
Carolina Praise and Worship Center 201 N. Main Street 704-937-7541 First Apostolic Church of Blacksburgs 205 E. Cherokee St. Blacksburg, SC 864-839-1873 WACO New Testament Missionary Baptist Church 2103 Capernium Rd
Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216
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Wares Celebrate 50th Anniversary Melvin and Janet Ware were honored on June 24th from 5 – 7 PM at a reception celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The event, hosted by their children, was held at Boyce Memorial A.R.P. Church Fellowship Hall in Kings Mountain. The couple was married June 25, 1967 at Antioch Baptist Church, Blacksburg, SC, by the Rev. Wayne Tuttle. Janet is the daughter of the late Woodrow and Eola Carroll of Blacksburg. She retired from the Cherokee County School System but continues to work parttime with Antioch Baptist Church and volunteers with Cleveland County Hospice. Melvin is the son of the
late Franklin and Eddys Ware of Kings Mountain and is retired from Gaston County Dyeing Machine Company of Mount Holly, NC. He enjoys researching family history, gardening and beekeeping. The Ware’s have three children – a son Brian Ware and wife Brandi of Blacksburg, a daughter Susan Ware Anderson and husband Kell of Barnwell, SC and son Kenneth Ware of Tucker, GA. Also, four grandsons Nathan, Aidan and William Anderson, Isaiah Ware and granddaughter Mackenzie Ware. Among the many guests attending were members of the wedding party, family and friends.
Melvin and Janet Ware 50th wedding anniversary 2017
Melvin and Janet Ware on their Wedding Day June 25th, 1967
‘Fresh Look’ exhibit and fundraiser For Clemmer continue by SASi
“Farmers Market” by Karen Foote - watercolor
“Champagne #2” by Susan Lackey acrylic
is located at 301 N. Piedmont Ave. at the intersection of Piedmont and Battleground Avenues in the historic Southern Railway Depot. SASi offers a gift shop, ongo-
ing exhibits and art competitions, programs and classes in a variety of media for artists of all levels. Hours: Tues – Sat, 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free.
Delta Tau Initiation: Newly initiated members of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International are Ann Nance, EC Compliance Manager at Crest Middle School and Crest High School; Donna Logan, English Language Arts Teacher at Kings Mountain Middle School, and Megan Hoyle Allen, Art Teacher at Jefferson Elementary School and James Love Elementary School. Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is a professional honor society that promotes personal and professional growth of women educators. Initiation was held May 4, 2017 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain.
“Sunny” by Jan Welborn watercolor Southern Arts Society is proud to present “A Fresh Look” art competition and exhibit through Aug. 31. Artists show their most recent works taking a fresh look at the world around them, from real life to their wildest imagination. One hundred works of art have been entered in the show including paintings in all variety of media, photography, ceramics, wood and sculpture. A “Meet the Artist” reception was held Saturday and awards were presented. A fundraiser for Ray and Kathy Clemmer of Kings Mountain began on Saturday and continues through Aug. 19. In February of this year, Ray was injured in a home accident that left him severely burned. He spent many weeks at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital-Burn Unit, where he underwent numerous surgeries, including amputation of his left hand. Since then Ray has been at home doing physical rehab and adjusting to a new way of life. Ray is a funny and talented artist known for his creative personality. He founded the Shutter Light Photography Group that meets at Southern Arts Society and volunteered many hours there. His wife Kathy works with developmentally disabled adults in Shelby, NC. They have one son in college. There is a variety of items to bid on, paintings, photography, pottery, woodwork, jewelry and much more all to benefit Ray and his family. The Silent Auction continues and bids can be made at Southern Arts Society. Items will be on their website and Facebook page to view. Southern Arts Society (Sasin) Gift Shop & Gallery
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It is time for summer fun @ your library! By Sharon Stack Library Director Summer is flying by! There is lots more fun happening in August at the library. Check out these great programs! N o w SHARON STACK offering Morning Yoga at 8 am in the Library Community room. Please register on our Dulce de Leche Ice Cream
events calendar. The dates and times is on the calendar. Space is limited, so you must register. This is a free event.. Help us make paracord survival bracelets and write thank you letters to those serving our country. We are accepting donations up until August 15th. The list of needed items is located at the front service desk of the library. Friday, August 10th Ribbon Cutting! Little Free Libraries Patriots Park @ 10
am with a special story time and Noon at the Gateway Trail Come out and celebrate the opening of these two free ¬little libraries. Friday, August 10th Ribbon Cutting! Little Free Libraries Patriots Park @ 10 am with a special story time and Noon at the Gateway Trail Come out and celebrate the opening of these two free ¬little libraries. Tuesday, August 15th @ 11-2 pm Career Readiness located in Carolina Room Join Cleveland Community
College representatives to learn about the national career readiness certificate and job training! Get individual help with building a resume and applying for jobs! Wednesday, August 16th Last Day to log minutes for Summer Reading Program The location of the Mauney Memorial Library is 100 S. Piedmont Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. For the latest in library news and events, visit www. mauneylibrary.org.
Homemade ice cream makes for the perfect summer treat Ice cream is synonymous with summer, when rising temperatures and vacations from school and work call for some refreshing celebration. Those who want to experiment with homemade ice cream may want to consider the following recipe for "Dulce de Leche Ice Cream" from Lou Seibert Pappas' "Ice Creams and Sorbets" (Chronicle Books). DULCE DE LECHE ICE CREAM Makes about 1 quart 2 cups half-and-half or milk 4 large egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 12 ounces butterscotch chips, divided 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Prepare a large bowl or pan of ice water. In the top of a double boiler, heat the half-and-half over simmering water until steaming. In a bowl, whisk
the egg yolks until blended, then whisk in the sugar. Whisk in about half of the hot half-and-half and pour the yolk mixture into the pan of half-and-half. Stir with a silicone spatula or spoon and cook over simmering water for about 8 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of the chips and continue stirring until blended in and the custard coats the back of the spatula, about 2 minutes more. Immediately place the custard pan in the ice bath and stir the custard occasionally until it cools to room temperature. Transfer to a container and stir in the cream and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 3 hours. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. When the ice cream is almost frozen, add the remaining 1 cup chips and churn until blended in, about 15 seconds more. Transfer to a container, cover and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY – J’s Hair Style, 310 E. King St., celebrated its first year anniversary in Kings Mountain with a ribbon-cutting conducted by Cleveland Chamber and the local Chamber Office. Amanda Justice, owner and operator of J’s, said she and her staff love working in Kings Mountain and the photo shows Justice and her staff, Cydney Pitts, Kaela Keener, Kelly Donnelly and Nikki Growel along with her mother, Teresa Buchanan, her pastor and church family. Front row, Tracy Whisnant, Jack Justice, Cydney Pitts, Amanda Justice, Kelly Donnelly, Kaela Keener, Nkki Growel, Teresa Buchanan, Susan Eng, Chasty Bowen, Heather Sherrill, Summer Cheek, Anita Kowalczyk, and Richard Smith. Second row, Pastor Robert Eng, Amanda’s mother, and Stacy Anderson. Church family and other friends are pictured. Mayor Scott Neisler is middle in back row. Photo by ANNA LINEBERGER
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From Page 1A Miss North Carolina, Junior Teen Miss North Carolina, North Carolina Ambassador Queen, Grand Majestic Miss North Carolina, Teen Miss World Elite and most recently Miss Metrolina’s Outstanding Teen with the Miss America Organization. The recent graduate of Kings Mountain High School directed the recent, second annual Miss Mountie Pageant with contestants in grades 1-12. She began the project as her senior project because KMHS has no school pageant and she plans for it to be an annual event. “Pageants develop lifelong skills, such as public speaking, poise in any situation and community service lifestyle,’’ said Kellstrom. Kellstrom presented a vocal number in the talent competition of the pageant.
A non-denominational church service will be held from 9:3010:20 a.m. Sunday in Keeter Stadium followed by Game 10 Great Lakes vs. Western at noon, Game 11 Mid-Atlantic vs. Northwest at 3:30 p.m. and Game 12 Southeast vs. MidSouth at 7: 0 p.m. Prior
to Game 12 Officer Brackeen will be honored. The reigning Miss America Savvy Shields will make a presentation and throw out the first pitch. Local law enforcement will receive a challenge coin with a photo of Brackeen and his K-9 Ciko.
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The grant from Cleveland County would be for five years at 50% of the $0.57 ta x rate. To further support the expansion project, Kings Mountain city council agreed to match the proposed grant terms (5 years, 50% of the $0.43 tax rate). The company is also eligible for a NCJDIG grant which has an estimated value of $4,500,000. The company has yet to be named but the code name Maud has been used in preliminary work. The company anticipates that in early to mid-August the Governor of North Carolina would be making an official public announcement regarding this project. The company has plans to host an event locally on site in early to mid-September.
From Page 1A substantial tax revenue after five years for the city and county Matt Blackwell, of the Economic Development Division, speaking in a public hearing before city council, noted that a large number of new diverse jobs would be created such as engineering, information technology, sales and business, development, finance, investor relations, legal, human resources and administrative functions. Blackwell said 21,000 workers commute daily from the county to other cities for some of the jobs that could be provided locally by Project Maud.
HAWKINS From Page 1A incumbent Phillip Glover, Guy N. Suttle, Dena Green, all of Shelby, Barbara Romich of Moss Lake, Coleman Hunt, 101 Country Creek Dr., Kings Mountain, and Tommy Greene, a former member of the school board, of Boiling Springs. The four Republican candidates are incumbent Danny Lee Blanton, Robert P. Queen, Rodney Fitch, all of Shelby, and Kevin Whisnant of Lawndale. The Nov. 7 election marks the first year the Cleveland County Board of Education race is partisan which means candidates have to note their
political party preference. In June, the North Carolina General Assembly changed school board elections in nine counties, including Cleveland, from non-partisan and that last-minute change produced a temporary restraining order that remains in effect until Aug. 21 to allow unaffiliated candidates to obtain signatures needed to appear on the November ballot. The Judge’s order was signed on behalf of incumbent and two-term school board member Kathy Falls who is registered as unaffiliated and has until Sep. 22 to obtain about 2,600 signatures (4 percent of the registered vote) for her petition. The filing deadline was also extended by the Judge’s Order.
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Mother went back to school to help with homework Claudia Arrez went back to school to get her adult high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate to help her children with their homework. ‘It was hard. They would ask me questions and I wouldn’t know how to help them. That has all changed. My oldest daughter will show me a problem and now I can help her. I feel better because I can help her,’’ said Arrez, one of 31 graduates from Cleveland Community College’s Learning Center July 18. Arrez said that when she enrolled in school again
CLAUDIA ARREZ it was hard and she thought she should quit but she told herself she had to stay in school. Even when she took
the Test of Adult Basic Education she was sad and thought about dropping out when some of her friends dropped out of class. “My motivation was my children and I couldn’t quit,’’ said the determined mother. Now Arrez plans to enroll in CCC’s Early Education program this fall. She admits her journey hasn’t been easy. She’s confident about her new goals. “I want to do this,’’ she said. Her children are proud of her. Arrez first enrolled in 2013 at Cleveland Commu-
nity College in English as a Second Language program. After about three months, she was ready to move forward and enrolled in the Adult Basic Education and the Adult High School program. Arrez says that for anyone interested in earning their high school diploma or high school = equivalency that CCC Learning Center is the place to enroll. “It’s a great opportunity to get an education and to be able to help your children. They have good teachers and they help you a lot.”
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KM all-stars 1-1 in Dixie Youth World Series The Kings Mountain allstars were 1-1 going into a Tuesday night game against Florida in the Dixie Youth 12U O Zone World Series in Oxford, Alabama. The locals lost their opening game to Texas 5-1 on Saturday before defeating Mississippi 14-9 in a game that was suspended by rain on Sunday and completed Monday. KM had a tough time figuring out the Texas pitchers in game one as they collected only three hits. Charlie Melton started for KM and pitched 2.1 innings, allowing no runs and only two hits while striking out four before being replaced by Marty Lovingood.
Lovingood pitched the next 2.2 innings in a solid outing, allowing two runs on three hits while striking out four. The game was scoreless through four innings before Texas finally managed to push across two runs in the top of the fifth on three hits. Lovingood struck out the last batter to end the inning. KM finally got something going in the bottom of the fifth. Tucker Cash led off with a single and Lovingood walked. After a fly out by Nick Cole, Colton Mayes walked to load the baes. Brandon Bouchard walked to bring in KM’s only run. Texas turned a double play to get out of the inning.
Mayes began the sixth inning on the mound and quickly got the lead-off batter to fly to Bouchard in right field. After a one out single, Texas struck a big blow, a two-run home run that gave them a 4-1 lead. Cash came in to finish the pitching duties but KM dropped two pop ups and Texas also took advantage of an infield hit and a single to left. KM catcher Cole Irby ended the inning by picking the runner off third base. The bottom of the inning started with a walk to Irby, but he would get no further as the next three batters See ALL STARS, Page 2B
Kings Mountain all-stars in North Carolina uniforms at Dixie Youth 12U Word Series in Oxford, Alabama.
County Jamboree Friday at Gamble Stadium Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers will host the annual Cleveland County Football Jamboree Friday at John Gamble Stadium and this year’s lineup appears to be one of the best ever. Action gets underway at 6 p.m. Kings Mountain will battle Newton-Conover in the nightcap at 9 p.m. All four local teams will get a tough test as some perennial powers are coming to town. Kings Mountain’s opponent, Newton-Conover’s Red Devils, have won numerous state championships on the 2A level. They hit a tailspin several years ago after veteran coach Nick Bazzle moved on to Alexander Central; but four years ago former Burns head coach Matt Beam was hired to rebuild the program and the Red Devils are right back on track. The Red Devils have had winning seasons the past two years (6-6 in 2015 and 6-5 last year). This year’s team has a ton of experienced players and they expect to make a run for the Southern District 7 Conference championship. “They have a lot of guys back,” noted Mountaineer coach Greg Lloyd. “They run a spread offense and a 3-4 defense. This will be one of the best match-ups of the night.” Coach Lloyd said getting in a game situation will help the coaching staff evaluate players. “We still have quite a few people competing for playing time,” he said. “We’ll be getting in a game atmosphere and coaching from the sidelines.” Lloyd said he was happy
with the team’s first live practice Saturday and hopes to see the team improve every day. “I am super pleased with how the players have come out,” he said. “They’re very coachable and talented.. We had one of the best first weeks we’ve had in a long time. The players are taking it seriously.” Lloyd said the defense may be a little ahead of the offense at this time, but the offense will be fine. “We’re going to have a good running game, and we’ll throw the ball some,” he said. “Everybody’s definitely doing a good job. We’re going to have a solid team.” In other games Friday, Crest will battle West Forsyth at 6 p.m., followed by Burns and AC Reynolds at 7 and Shelby and Jay M. Robinson at 8. All of those teams are coming off great seasons in ’16 and looking for continued success this year. Shelby won the SMAC and its fourth straight state 2A championship last year and is expected to be in the running for a fifth straight crown. The Lions’ opponent, Robinson, is one of many powerhouses in the Union-Cabarrus County area. They went 10-3 overall last year before losing in the second round of the playoffs to their nearby rival, Marvin Ridge. Crest tied Kings Mountain and Burns for second place in the SMAC and went two rounds in the state 3AA playoffs, losing to West Rowan. The Chargers’ opponent, West Forsyth, See FOOTBALL, Page 3B
CLEVELAND COUNTY JAMBOREE LINEUP AND OTHER INFORMATION Lineup for Friday night’s annual Cleveland County Football Jamboree at Kings Mountain’s John Gamble Stadium: 6 p.m. – Crest vs. West Forsyth 7 p.m. – Burns vs. AC Reynolds 8 p.m. – Shelby vs. JM Robinson 9 p.m. – Kings Mountain vs. Newton-Conover *Each game will be one half of a regulation football game. *Admission is $10. *Only NCHSAA state passes will be accepted.
KM sets scrimmage at Carlton Stadium With Kings Mountain High having an open date the first playing date of the 2017 football season, the Mountaineers will revive their Black and Gold scrimmage Wednesday,
August 16 at Shu Carlton Stadium on Gaston Street. The city recently renovated the stadium that served as home of the Mountaineers when the See SCRIMMAGE, Page 3B
KM’s varsity offense and defense go at each other at Saturday’s first day of practice.
Coach Micheal Kennedy watches his defensive line hit the blocking sled during Saturday’s first hitting practice.
Mountaineer kickers getting ready for Big South
New Kings Mountain High men’s soccer coach Erik Price, right, and his assistant Ramey Kerns go over practice plans last week at KMHS. Price is taking over as head coach, replacing Dan Potter who retired from KMHS last week. Kerns is a former soccer star at KMHS and East Tennessee State University. They, along with JV coach David Dettloff, are working with over 40 JV and varsity prospects in preparation for the upcoming Big South 3A Conference race. In photo at right, Price talks to some of his players.
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KMHS tennis getting ready for season
Kings Mountain High tennis players Sarah Bell, left photo, and Amber Belcher, right photo, are getting ready for the 2017 tennis season. The Lady Mountaineers, who swept the SMAC championship last season, will be one of the favorites to win the Big South 3A this fall as they go into a new conference of Gaston and Cleveland County 3A schools.
Time to join KM Touchdown Club The Kings Mountain Touchdown Club’s annual membership drive is underway and new meeting nights have been scheduled for the fall season. The club is beginning its 11th year and has provided funds to improve athletic facilities and programs at Kings Mountain High School. This year’s meeting format will be monthly, rather than weekly during the var-
sity football season. President David Brinkley said a new format is needed because of dwindling attendance at the weekly meetings. This year the club will meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room at the new field house. A meal will be provided at no cost to members and their guests (no children). After the meal coaches will
talk about the previous and upcoming games and show game films. The meeting schedule is as follows: Tuesday, Aug. 22 – Barbecue meal provided by the Cooking Maniacs. Tuesday, Sept. 26 – Bobby Childers’ famous spaghetti. Tuesday, Oct. 24 – Chicken and ribs provided by Bobby Etters. Tuesday, Nov. 28 – Meal
provided by Keith Falls. “We hope this new format will be popular and also attract new members,” said Brinkley. A membership (and a $20 Booster Club parking pass) entitles the holder to free parking in the field behind the baseball field press box and easy stadium access through the gate in front of the new concession stand. Members also have easy access to Phifer Road after
the game with no long traffic lines. Brinkley said the touchdown club is also redesigning its website to be more user friendly, informing and engaging with social media. Members planning to attend the first meeting and barbecue meal need to respond by Monday, Aug. 14 to brinkleyd15@gmail.com or call 704-739-4689. Membership levels are $100, $200, $300, $500 and
$1,000 and up. Membership dues are encouraged no later than August 31. All memberships are fully tax-deductible. Make checks payable to Kings Mountain Touchdown Club and mail them to PO Box 2017, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Provide your email address to help the club control mailing costs.
ALL STARS: Kings Mountain Dixie Youth all star team now 1-1 in World Series play From Page 1B were retired in order to end the game. KM collected only three hits with Melton, Cash and Cole each getting a single. KM’s bats showed up in game two. The team produced 14 hits en route to the 14-9 victory. Charlie Melton got things going early with a two-run home run in the top of the first. Cole Irby had singled ahead of Melton. Mississippi managed a run in the bottom of the inning. Colton Mayes started the second with a single and Branson Bouchard followed with a walk. After an out Lucas Saldo singled to right to drive in Mayes for a 3-1 lead. After holding Mississippi scoreless in the bottom of the second, the NC stars managed two more runs in the top of the third. With
one out Melton drew a walk and Bennett Davis followed with a double to left-center. Tucker Cash singled to drive in Melton. After a pop out, Davis scored on a passed ball to make it 5-1. Mississippi scored again in the bottom of the third to cut the margin to 5-2. KM went up 6-2 in the fourth on singles by Mayes, Kenyon Moore, Irby and Melton. Melton pitched the first 3.2 innings, allowing two runs and striking out five. Lovingood came in to close out the fourth. KM exploded for eight runs in the top of the fifth to go up 14-2. Lovingood, Cole, Mayes, Irby and Davis all had hits. Mississippi scored seven runs in the bottom of the inning to round out the scoring. Davis came in to put out the fire, pitching a scoreless sixth inning to end the game.
Charlie Melton pitching against Texas.
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SCRIMMAGE: KMHS to scrimmage at Carlton Stadium August 16 From Page 1B high school was located on Ridge Street. The city will hold a ribbon cutting at 7 p.m., fol-
lowed immediately by the scrimmage. The Mountaineers will take a bus from KMHS to the old Central School Gym. Like the “old” days, players and coaches will walk from
the gym to the stadium. The band and cheerleaders are expected to participate, and fans are encouraged to also line the street and welcome the team to the stadium. Admission is free. Con-
cessions will be available. “The city has done a great job upgrading the stadium,” noted KMHS coach Greg Lloyd. “With us having a bye week the first playing date, this is a good
time for us to scrimmage.” Fans are encouraged to take their lawn chairs. A huge platform has been built at the top of the bank, all the banks have been cleared and fencing added. The old
concrete bleachers are still in place for those old timers who really want to be nostalgic.
FOOTBALL: County Jamboree Friday at Gamble Stadium From Page 1B plays in one of the toughest 4A conferences in the state. They went 11-3 overall in
‘16, losing to a powerful Greensboro Page team in the third round of the playoffs. Charger fans will be eager to see how their team performs under new head
coach Nick Eddins, who had phenomenal success as head coach at West Montgomery. Burns turned around its fortunes under first-year coach David Devine, going
10-3 overall and two rounds in the state playoffs. The Bulldogs lost to Hibriten in the second round before Hibriten was eliminated by eventual state champion
South Point. The Bulldogs’ opponent, AC Reynolds, is one of the all-time winningest football programs in the state. The Rockets are coming off an 11-3 season,
losing to Union County power Weddington in the third round of the playoffs.
KMHS running backs learn to hang onto the ball while taking a hit.
Coach Greg Lloyd keeps a close eye on the action as the Mountaineer offense and defense scrimmage at the close of practice.
JV offensive coordinator Brent Bagwell makes a point during first day of hitting practice Saturday.
Mountaineer line blocks for running back Ricaylen Mack.
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to have solid management in place with Paul Walker and a veteran staff and that allowed my father to start working with his Uncle, Carl Plonk. Uncle Carl and John Jr. worked for Eli Walker of St. Louis, MO, and they traveled several states selling dry goods, mostly clothing and household linens. Uncle Carl and young John had good results in their work and John appreciated the opportunity Carl had given him. John Jr. was very fond of Uncle Carl, and so my brother Carl is named after him. Uncle Carl had a reputation for being a great salesman, and my brother has carried on that reputation today, as Foust Textiles top salesman. In 1963 my grandmother, whose maiden name was Foust, loaned my father $300 to start his new business. So he named it after her.” What was it like growing up in a small town with a not so small name? “I can remember when I was very young, thinking that we were special because my family owned a store and we lived in a big house. I soon realized that we were really not that special as there are very many fantastic people and great families in Kings Mountain. We were and still are pretty ordinary.” What do you think about Kings Mountain? Where, in your mind, does this town go from here? “I think Kings Mountain is a great small town to live in. Some of the things we lack, like large shopping areas and clusters of restaurants are exactly what make Kings Mountain nice. I like to see some of the improvements the town is making and appreciate the investments in the downtown area. With our position on I-85 and Hwy 74, close to Charlotte and Greenville/ Spartanburg, I anticipate continued growth for our town. There will be opportunities in the next few years and I hope we will have the wisdom and courage to take advantage of them.” Tell me a little bit about Foust Textiles. Generally, where does Foust fit into the textile industry? What function does it serve for its customers? “Foust Textiles is a wholesale distributor of fabrics and textile products. We have been in business for 51 years, and we are the 3rd largest wholesale fabric distributor in the US. Our primary market is retail fabric stores and quilt shops. We also service designers, crafters, manufacturers of children’s clothing, pet products, event planners, and other cottage industry and charitable organizations. Our fabrics are produced in South Korea, China, USA, Indonesia, India, Pakistan, and Japan. We have customers in all 50 states and numerous foreign Countries. The fabrics and products made from them end up in countries all over the world.” Would you say that you are actively interested in politics, local or national? “Other than voting, I have no passion for politics.” What would you say informs your political opinions more, your business or personal life? “In business and personally I have a common thought day after day...that I have so much to be thankful for it would be a shame not to try to help others in some small way every day. I may not be able to change the world, but a small gesture may mean the world to someone that day. This thinking is solid regardless of current politics.” What part of running a business do you personally enjoy the most? “Meeting and working with people. Everyone has a story to tell and believe me, I have heard some fantastic stories.” Tell me a little bit about the Warehouse Sale coming up. If Foust is a wholesale distributor, why open its doors to the public? “Twice a year we invite our customers to visit our warehouse in Kings Mountain for a big
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(Ed. Note – Jeremy Homesley interviewed his boss, John O. Plonk, at Foust Textiles and this is his story.) Most people have had a fair share of good and bad jobs. For the most part, it seems to come down to people. Coworkers. Management. But ultimately, it’s all about the boss. I can honestly say that for the past four years, I have worked for the best boss I’ve ever had. Truthfully. I put in my notice. I’m currently working my last two weeks. I really have no reason left to rosetint the truth. I’m at the close of a four year lesson in selling fabric and running a business, and I am thankful for every minute of it. Because of incredible coworkers, uniquely effective management, and John Oates Plonk the third. I have had bad bosses and not so ideal jobs, though I was still grateful. But after offering my time to a company that respected it, considers my individuality, pushes itself to provide motivation prior to discipline, I can see those jobs for what they were. A means to ending me up at Foust Textiles. And now that I have experienced a patient, understanding yet determined business mentality, I wonder, what makes a better boss. Surely most bosses have had bosses of their own. Worked their way up through companies and different color collars. I decided, before I leave this amazing little North Carolina enterprise, to sit down one last time and ask one of my mentors the how and why and what that led him where he is. And more importantly, made him who he is. In an environment of overnight startups and get rich quick inventions, I sat down with the best boss I’ve ever had, and asked him questions about the business he inherited. About his personal approach to management, the textile industry, how to thrive in hometown economies, and how to grow a company into the future while remaining true to its roots. After running a fifty year old business successfully for thirty two years, I’d say he’s the right person to ask. What was your first job? “When I was 14 or 15, I started working at Plonk Bros. Dept Store as a sales clerk after school and on Saturdays. My boss was Paul Walker and my mentor was Jimmy Harris. These men were both pros at their jobs and taught me a lot about work ethic, taking care of your customers and being a good citizen.” What did you want to be when you grew up? “I always wanted to be like my father. I assumed I would work with my father. I respected him and thought he was my best possible role model.” Did what you wanted to be change when you went to college? “After I graduated from NC State and graduated from the Babcock Graduate MBA program at Wake Forest University, I thought that perhaps I should do something “better” than sell fabrics. After a couple of years in the Insurance/Financial industry I returned to Foust. That was in 1985, and here I am thirty two years later still selling fabric.” In regards to running a successful company, in your opinion, which is more important, product or people? “People are far more important than product. That sounds like the right answer to say, but in my experience it is quite true. There is always an abundance of great product, people are what make the difference!” Walk me through the evolution of Plonk businesses: “In 1889 my grandfather, John O Plonk, started Plonk Bros Department Store. During the early days they sold clothing, footwear, household items, hardware, and groceries, including some live animals. Later it mostly sold clothing, footwear and fabric. After my grandfather’s death, my father assumed overall responsibilities of the store. Plonks Store was lucky
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National Farmers’ Market Week Aug. 6-12 Summertime means lots of fresh fruits and veggies, and there’s no place like the Foothills Farmers’ Market (FFM) to find a wide variety of our area’s freshest vegetables, fruits, meats, baked goods and more. In celebration of markets like these across the nation, National Farmers’ Market Week has been set for August 6-12, 2017. FFM has scheduled numerous activities and special events to coincide with this special week. “We are going to kick things off a little early on Saturday, August 5th, since the 7th Inning Stretch Festival is that day” says FFM market manager Carol Maxwell, referring to the festival in uptown Shelby that precedes the American Legion World Series. “The first 10 runners from the festival’s 5K run that show their runner’s bib at the (Uptown Pavilion) market will receive a free $5 token to spend. This is also our ‘You Say Tomato, I Say Tomahto Day’ at the market. We’ll take a close look at the many different varieties of tomatoes our vendors grow.” On Tuesday, August 8, 2017, the Satellite Market will be held at the Cleveland County Public Health Center from 8 a.m.-noon. “As a reminder, we’d like for folks to know that debit and EBT benefits are accepted at the Satellite Market and Uptown Market locations,” says Maxwell. “Last year we processed $3,193 in SNAP/EBT benefits, putting fresh food on the plates of many Cleveland County families. We also have a special program called Market Moola that lets us match up to $5 of EBT benefits with an additional $5 in Moola, allowing low-income shoppers to stretch their market budget.” On Wednesday, August 9, 2017, the Midweek Market at the Uptown Pavilion will be held from 8 a.m.-noon. Also on this day the “Kids in the Kitchen” cooking class for ages 8-12 will be held at 9:30 a.m. Kids will shop for market ingredients and prepare a meal for themselves at the market. The cost for the program is $10, and the class size is limited to 10. To sign up for the class, email info@foothillsfarmersmarket.com August 12th, 2017, will be Vendor Appreciation Saturday at the Uptown Market in Shelby. “We’ll be recognizing any ‘founding farmers’ and ‘rookie vendors’ at the market that day,” says Maxwell. “We will also have music, children’s entertainment and cooking demonstrations. “We are also challenging our customers to enter our Instagram photo contest showcasing a meal they created from FFM ingredients,” says Maxwell. Entries should be tagged #foothillsfarmersmarketfoodies. Market customers can vote by liking their favorite meal on social media. For more information about the Foot-hills Farmers’ Market or the National Farmers’ Market Week festivities, visit the website at FoothillsFarmersMarket.com or search for “Foothills Farmers Market” on Facebook.
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Finding Help for Seniors Addicted to Opioids Dear Savvy Senior, I’m worried about my 72-year-old mother who has been taking the opioid medication Vicodin for her hip and back pain for more than a year. I fear she’s becoming addicted to the drug but I don’t know what to do. Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, The opioid epidemic is a national problem that is hitting people of all ages, including millions of older Americans. Here’s what you should know and do to help your mother. The Cause The main reason opioid addiction has become such a problem for people over age 50 is because over the past two decades, opioids have become a commonly prescribed (and often overprescribed) medication by doctors for all different types of pain like arthritis, cancer, neurological diseases and other illnesses that become more common in later life.
Nearly one-third of all Medicare patients – almost 12 million people – were prescribed opioid painkillers by their physicians in 2015. That same year, 2.7 million Americans over age 50 abused painkillers. Taken as directed, opioids can manage pain effectively when used for a short amount of time. But with longterm use, people need to be screened and monitored because around 5 percent of those treated will develop an addiction disorder and abuse the drugs. Signs of Addiction Your mother may be addicted to opioids if she can’t stop herself from taking the drug, and her tolerance continues to go up. She may also be addicted if she keeps using opioids without her doctor’s consent, even if it’s causing her problems with her health, money, family or friends. If you think your mom’s addicted, ask her to see a doctor for an evaluation. Go to the family or prescrib-
ing physician, or find a specialist through the American Society of Addiction Medicine (see ASAM. org) or the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP.org). It’s also important to be positive and encouraging. Addiction is a medical matter, not a character flaw. Repeated use of opioids actually changes the brain. Treatments Treatment for opioid addiction is different for each person, but the main goal is to help your mom stop using the drug and avoid using it again in the future. To help her stop using the drug, her doctor can prescribe certain medicines to help relieve her withdrawal symptoms and control her cravings. These medicines include methadone (often used to treat heroin addiction), buprenorphine, and naltrexone. After detox, behavioral treatments such as individual counseling, group
or family counseling, and cognitive therapy can help her learn how to manage depression, avoid the drug, deal with cravings, and heal damaged relationships. For assistance, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration confidential help line at 800-662-4357, or see SAMHSA.gov. They can connect you with treatment services in your state that can help your mom. Also, if you find that your mom has a doctor who prescribes opioids in excess or without legitimate reason, you should report him or her to your state medical board, which licenses physicians. For contact information visit FSMB.org. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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KMFD hosts training class for 28 firefighters Kings Mountain Fire Department is host to 28 people from eight fire departments in the driver/ operator series through August 10 in which the four women and 24 men learn to drive and operate a pumper and basic driver and operator of aerials while learning everything about operating fire trucks. Gary Reagan is instructor for the driver/operator pump series and Bill Weaver is instructor for the emergency vehicle driver class. When completed the students in the Continuing Education class sponsored by Cleveland Community College will take written tests to be state certified as a driver/operator on pumpers and aerial fire trucks. In addition to learning about basic pump operation, the students learn about pump maintenance/ testing, sprinklers and standpipes, pump hydraulics, pump water safety, basic aerial operation, aerial maintenance, mobile water supply, and emergency vehicle driving. “They learn the newest
and greatest ways to fight fire,’’ said Mayor Scott Neisler. Fire Chief Frank Burns said the tuition for the classes, which began July 10, is paid for by the state and eight members from KMFD are among the students. The driver/operator pump series is a 112-hour course, the drive/operator aerial series is an 80-hour course and the emergency vehicle driver course is a 20-hour course. Students report to class at 9 a.m. and depart at 6 p.m. The driver/operator pump series was completed on July 27; the drive/operator aerial series will be completed on Wednesday and Thursday, August 9 and 10 and the emergency vehicle driver class will be taught on Friday, August 11 and Monday, August 14 from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Other fire departments involved in the training are Gastonia Fire, Shelby Fire, Gaffney, SC Fire, Ranlo Fire, Concord Fire, Boger City Fire, and Lincolnton Fire Departments.
The city’s pumper fire truck is used by students in the special training class underway at Kings Mountain Fire Department. Photos by MAYOR SCOTT NEISLER
Classwork is also a part of the training that 28 people from eight fire departments are getting at training classes hosted by Kings Mountain Fire Department.
Immunizing Your Adolescent is a Must for Back to School Lost While making your family’s back-to-school checklist, don’t forget to make sure your preteens and teenagers are current on their vaccinations. “Vaccines are one of the greatest public health achievements, leading to dramatic declines in cases of infectious diseases and saving lives,” said Acting State Health Director, Kelly Kimple, MD, MPH. “Vaccines are a critical component in the commitment to the health of our children, ourselves and our communities.” As children move into adolescence, they are more susceptible to certain diseases, making it more important to stay current with immunizations. For preteens, ages 11-12, there are four recommended vaccines, some of which are required for school entry in North Carolina: • Meningococcal Con-
jugate Vaccine (MCV4) protects against some of the bacteria that cause meningococcal disease. This is required for entry into 7th grade in NC schools. • Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine helps protect girls and boys from HPV infection and cancers caused by HPV. • Tdap vaccine protects against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough). This is required for entry into 7th grade in NC schools. • Influenza (flu) vaccine is recommended every year for all children ages 11-12, even healthy kids. “When not vaccinated, our teens are at significantly higher risk for diseases, and they can spread those diseases into their school community,” NC Academy of Family Physicians President Charles Rhodes, MD, said. “Preteens and teenagers face potentially
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Playwrights to meet August 19 Lost Playwrights will meet Saturday, Aug. 19, from 2-4 p.m. in Kapplan Auditorium of Henderson County Library, 301 N. Washington St., Hendersonville. All persons interested in any aspect of theatre or creative writing are invited. There are no dues.
Preschool applications now being accepted Cleveland County Schools Preschool is accepting applications for the 2017-18 school year at the Office of School Readiness at 704-487-8064. This program is for eligible children four years of age or who will be by August 31 of this year. They will be given priority and three-year-old eligible children will fill the remaining openings. The program is designed for families with low to moderate income, regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, special needs or dis-
abling condition. Bus transportation is available for children who live within the assigned school district. Applications are being accepted at Bethware Elementary, Boiling Springs Elementary, Casar Elementary, East Elementary, Fallston Elementary, Graham Elementary, Grover Elementary, James Love Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Marion Elementary, North Elementary, Township Three Elementary, Union Elementary, Washington Elementary and West Elementary.
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BEST BOSS From Page 4B to Foust, the textile industry, and the town of Kings Mountain. “In the next 10 years, the retail business that we service will need to continue to develop strong internet marketing strategies in order to survive and be successful. I feel like that “Brick and Mortar” retail stores will continue to be less profitable and necessary. Every business will need to have the courage to change when change is required. I suppose the same could be said of Kings Mountain.” Let’s say someone was going to try to do what you do as a startup, what words of advice would you offer them about how to begin, and where to focus? “Do your homework before you start. Realize that any success you may have must be repeated again tomorrow, and the next day, etc. Sell products and services that you believe in and keep your overhead expenses low.” There are so many business axioms floating around, don’t mix business with pleasure, think outside the box, etc. Is there anything you would add? “Plan ahead...stay ready...if you stay ready you don’t have to get ready.” What is your dream for Foust Textiles? “Continue to provide a nice place to work and become more of a nationally known company.” Thinking back on my time here, and over these words from a man I fully respect, I think there is a moral buried in this story. I think that the difference between the best boss you’ve ever had and every one who wasn’t, is that a good boss is not a boss. Has no interest in it. Having worked almost every position at the company he runs, Johno, as we affectionately call him, is a leader. If you somehow fail to follow his instructions, you can always imitate his actions. Because he is right there beside you in the trenches, showing you a better way, and leading strongest by example. I appreciate this company, and these people more than my words can ever express. Which is saying a lot, coming from me. So I’ll use someone else’s. “Plan ahead. Stay ready. If you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready.” And the future will be a brighter place for all of us, just as soon as we plan for it not to be.
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A theatre that exists only in pictures and old news articles may yet again rise in downtown Forest City. Sue Fair, who has created the non-profit Tri-City Arts, is currently working to raise money to renovate and restore the Romina Theatre. The Romina, which opened in 1929, closed as a theatre in 1960s, and more recently served as a retail space. “This organization is going to refurbish the Romina to bring it back to the Art Deco style that it once was,” Fair explained. Once completed, the theatre will provide a performing arts space with sstate-of-the-ar t equipment as well e as classroom and a ccommunity space. Fair, who is an adjunct professor a at Gardnera Webb University, W ssaid the idea tto renovate the ttheatre came after conversation a with her husband, w who mentioned The outside of the Romina Theatre after it was w opened in 1929. Thus far, photos from the inside there needed to be more offerings of the building haven’t been located. downtown. “One morning I woke up and said w ‘‘I guess it’s time.’” Timing, she was ccontinued, perfect. p “It just happened when I tthat decided to do this, d JJim Griffin, who owns the building, o had decided he h was going to sell w iit. He had put a ssign up above Above photos contributed by Sue Fair.
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the door, and my friend told me there was a theater for sale in downtown,” Fair said. “I’ve been on a bullet train ever since.” A Hendersonville native, Fair’s career has been spent in theater and theater education. She is an instructor, designer and managing director in the Theatre Arts Department at GWU. “I’ve been doing this sort of work for years,” she said. A family member who is a construction consultant will help with the renovation, she continued. He was a part of a group that restored the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, which suffered destruction during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. From outside the building, it’s hard to imagine the beauty that lies within. “There is kind of a time capsule in the building,” Fair explained. “When they put the floor in upstairs, they left all the tin roofing. The original colors and designs from the 1920s are there, and it hasn’t been touched since the 1960s. You feel like you’re in a different era.” Prior to work beginning, Tri-City Arts has to raise $37,000 to cover the cost of the architectural plans. Fair has been working in the community to raise awareness of the project and its mission. “The community has been 100 percent on board,” she said. Donations for the project have already come in from local businesses, like Hardin’s Drug, which was once located in the building. Once that funding is in place, the remaining funding for the $4.5 million project will come through grants and donations, Fair said. “Our finish date is December 2017,” she added. “Our hope is to have all the renovations finished and have a holiday play or variety show.” With new businesses and restaurants opening in Forest City, Fair said she believes the restored Romina will “tip it over the edge.” “I think this is a moment in time for a big change for Forest City and the whole county.” If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to Tri-City Arts for the Romina Theatre Project, contact Fair through the TriCity Arts Facebook page or email tricityarts2016@gmail.com. Additionally, those who would like to purchase a theatre seat in memory or in honor of someone may do so. Seats in the balcony will be $500; those on the floor will be $1,500 for the back and $2,500 for the front.
Working together in Cherryville at the home of Keith Shull, members of the Inspire program from a couple of different churches. From left to right: Scott Harrill, Allen Chapman, Daniel Owen (on saw), Shuler Sitsch, Will Elmore, and Jace Brittain. (photo by MEP/The Eagle)
The proscenium arch in the Romina Theatre is still visible from the upstairs portion of the building, which is located in downtown Forest City. Tri-City Arts, a non-profit created by Sue Fair, has been created to raise funding to restore the theatre, which was built in 1929.
A sign i marking ki women roofing was located outside the home where the 100th roof was being completed by the Women Roofers.
class from First Baptist Church in Rutherfordton volunteered to repair a leaky roof. Only three members of the class showed up - all women - but it didn’t stop the group from accomplishing their goal. Since that time the group has grown to include many other women, and the completion of 100 roofs, including 16 outside of Rutherford County. The group has been featured in People magazine’s “Heroes Among Us” segment as well. The Birriel family’s home is one of 34 the group has roofed for Habitat, said Rutherford County Habitat Executive Director Kim Freeman. “We couldn’t be more thankful for your hard work,” Freeman said. The original three roofers - Susan
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History of the Romina Theatre Built in 1929, the Romina Theatre was originally owned by Walter Haynes and later sold to the Griffin family, who owns the building to this day. Originally designed for vaudeville performances, the theatre ran “first run” movies in the 1930s. The theatre was used as such until the 1960s. The building was renovated to house retail stores, and the seats and raked floor removed and replaced with a level surface. It was also at this time that a second floor was installed to create a ceiling for the retail space. Cost of the building and furnishings, when it was originally built, was $125,000. The name combined the names of Haynes daughters, Amanda and Rosa Mae.
Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity H Executive Director Kim Freeman Kernodle, Lori Herrick and the Rev. hugs Rutherford Billy Honeycutt were honored for Housing Partnership their time and dedication over the Executive Director years. Nell Bovender after During his invocation, the Rev. thanking the women Tim Marsh summed up the work of for their service. the Women Roofers. “Each shingle, each nail a volunteer hammered is your love being expressed.” It is work that provides much more to those doing it than those who receive it, said Rutherford Housing Partnership Executive Director Nell Bovender. “We are changed by this work. We are part of God’s work in this world.” Spindale Mayor Mickey Bland presents Rutherford For more information on Housing Partnership Executive Director Nell the Women Roofers, visit Bovender with a proclamation declaring July 8 as rutherfordhousingpartnership.com. Women Roofer Day in Spindale.
Women Roofers celebrate 100th roof The Women Roofers celebrated a milestone Friday, July 8, with the completion of the non-profit’s 100th roof. A celebration was held at the house being completed by Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity for the Birriel family, whose home includes the 100th roof. Those in attendance had an opportunity to learn more about the Women Roofers and to see them in action. “We are proud the 100th roof completed by the Women Roofers is in Spindale,” said Spindale Mayor Mickey Bland. The Town of Spindale, as well as the County, made proclamations celebrating the Women Roofers. The Women Roofers began in 2002 when a Sunday School
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An important partnership took place recently as adult and young adult leaders and teens, all members of the various churches in Cherryville, put their faith in action to help others. Scott Harrill, Athletic Director of Cherryville High School, and a member of First Baptist Church of Cherryville, and FBC pastor Dr. Vince Hefner, FBC Minister of Youth Kevin Bennett, and West Lincoln baseball coach Allen Chapman were all excited about the program. INSPIRE’s team started in May getting names and information of those who needed help on home improvements they either were just unable to physically perform themselves, or financially couldn’t bring to pass. Enter the INSPIRE ministry team and their cohort
of handymen and women! Harrill and company, in a letter sent out along with application forms for those who needed work done, noted the program was in partnership with the City of Cherryville and Cherryville Area Ministries as well as a combination of different denominations’ members. First Baptist, the letter noted, had the desire to improve local homes in the community by doing minor inside and outside work. It was going to be, however, a tight timeframe, as Harrell said the work would have to be done over a two-day period. Said Harrill, as he and a crew were working on the home of Keith Shull in Cherryville, “We have 20 crews working at around 70 homes. We have a time frame of two days time to get the work done.” Harrill said the germ of the idea was one he took to Dr. Hefner at FBC. The idea
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Alfaro said country music star, best-selling author, and Bessemer City boy Jimmy Wayne is slated to appear at the Aug. 4 date. Alfaro noted that offerings from Jimmy Wayne’s night at the revival will go to a local foster home. In addition to Wayne, Alfaro said local pastors will be speaking throughout
the nights of the revival. A “first” for the community revival organization is that they will be streaming live on their own web site, cherryvillerevival.org, said Alfaro, who also emcee’s a Christian radio program on 1220 AM from 7 to 9 a.m. Alfaro noted the revival, like last year, will be held at “Buck” Fraley Field,
the home field of the 2016 1A State Champion CHS Ironmen, and the Post 100 American Legion ball club. The field is located across from the American Legion Post 100 building, at 401 E. Pink St., Cherryville. Revival times are 6:30 p.m., for the youth rally, and 7 p.m., for the revival. See REVIVAL, Page 7
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Cherryville Chamber of Commerce and Cherryville City officials attended the Friday, July 8, 2016 ribbon cutting and open house of artist Gary Freeman’s Heritage Park Art Center, located at 214 East Main St., Cherryville. Freeman’s professional studio is in the former Abernathy’s Wholesale building. (photos by MEP/The Eagle)
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Three people are facing charges in connection with several break-ins that occurred in the 1300 block of Clarence Beam Rd., Cherryville. Crystal Lynn Dellinger, 45, of Cedar Grove Church Rd., Vale; Jerrica Danielle Lefler, 28, and Joshua Thomas Carpenter, 26, both of 401 North Grove St.,
Lincolnton, were charged by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Det. Matt Burgess for the alleged crimes. According to a media release from the LCSD, on June 25, 2016 deputies were dispatched to the 1300 block of Clarence Beam Rd., in connection to a breaking and entering call involving a residence, an outbuilding and a vehicle. “Cindy Beam told officers someone entered her residence and stole a number of items including two See THREE, Page 7
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Being located near Cherryville’s historic J. R. Beam Heritage Park has its advantages, not the least of which is the park itself. There is also the fact of being in the heart of a rapidly revitalizing downtown that is a much-awarded N.C. Main Street City, and proudly so. For Cherryville artist Gary Wayne Freeman – winner of quite a few awards himself – it’s also equally about being able to be a part of his hometown and being able to create something there that all
will see and love for many, many years to come. It is about building and continuing a legacy of art and talent for future Cherryville generations to have and keep close to their hearts, and their community, for all time. That’s just one of the many reasons he could think of, he said recently at a ribbon cutting for his new art gallery and studio, aptly named “Heritage Park Art Center”. It was a dream and one for which he “stepped out on faith,” just “going for it”, as he put it. And go for it he did, as he bought the former Bill Abernathy Wholesale building and essentially redid it all from the floor up. The Center is located at
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Artist Gary W. Freeman, owner of Heritage Park Art Center, talks about one of his new gallery’s larger paintings, an autumn scene in the mountains of North Carolina, with family members, Michael and Gail Brackett. 214 East Main St., Cher- cently told a group of Cherryville. ryville Rotarians, “but the “It required a lot of work end result was worth it all!” and 'sweat equity’,” he reSee FREEMAN, Page 7
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Several Belmont firefighters got together at Riverside Marina on the Catawba River last Wednesday for training on the department’s new Zodiac rescue boat. Photo by Alan Hodge
MacKenzie Harris transforms play room at Catherine's House By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
The play room at Catherine’ s House transitional home for women and children on the Sisters of Mercy campus in Belmont has seen a lot of use over the past two decades and its rather weary appearance showed it. But now, thanks to hard work by 15-yearold MacKenzie Harris, that same space is bright, cheery, inviting, and inspirational. Harris, the daughter of Cavan and Cathy Harris, was looking for a project to tackle towards her Girl Scout Gold Award and chose to take on a floor to ceiling renovation of the room. The process to earn the Gold Award is challenging. First, the Girl Scouts have to approve the Gold project before it canmove forward. The candidate must spend a minimum of 80 hours working on the Gold project. Once the Gold project is done, the candidate must submit a final report to the Girl Scout committee for review. Harris, an “independent Scout” has completed the play room project but still has a couple of steps to go before the Gold Award is hers. Next,she will meet with the Girl Scout committee in mid-August or mid-September to provide a presentation in front of the committee. If approved, she will be awarded a Gold Award Pin upon receiving final report MacKenzie Harris (center) remodeled the play room at Catherine's House in her quest for approval at the mid-August or mid-September the Girl Scout Gold Award. Seen with Harris in the new, bright, environment are Catherine's committee meeting. House development director Jacki McCarthy (left) and volunteer coordinator/facility manager Sister Carmelita Hagan RSM. See CATHERINE’S HOUSE page 4 Photo by Alan Hodge
American Legion Post 144 to celebrate baseball milestone In 1956 Auten-Stowe American Legion Post 144 in Belmont restarted the baseball program that had been discontinued just before World War II. This summer is a special season for the baseball program as it marks sixty years of continuous play. In honor of this milestone, Post 144 officials have scheduled a special event to be held on Saturday, July 30 at Davis Park. The start time for this celebration of Legion baseball, being billed as “Throw Back Baseball”, is 6:00pm. The theme results from using prices from the early days of the program. Namely $1.00 admission to the game and $1.00 hot dogs and drinks available at the concession area. Several players from the 1956 team will be present with the first pitch being thrown by a star hurler from this team, Harold “Smoky” Woods. There will be a brief pre-game program emceed by Joe Lawing. Program participants include Mayor Charlie Martin and N.C. American Legion baseball commissioner Bill Murray. The National Anthem will be sung by former player, Scott Lee. See POST 144 page 3
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Police work has been Derek Johnson's life and he's by all accounts tops in his field. Captain Johnson, promoted through the ranks, was hired at age 20 by the late Chief Jackie Barrett and at that time one of two of the department's youngest patrol officers. He is re tiring July 29 at the age of 55 after 35 years of service with mixed emotions but with a good feeling of accomplishment in public
service because he has made a difference in the lives of others.. “The profession, the city, and the people we serve have been good to me. I have the utmost respect for everyone. You helped me fulfill a dream to give back to the community and make a difference but it's a two way street – you have given back to me your trust, your appreciation for the work that all of us do and your See JOHNSON, Page 4
The 17th annual Beach Blast Saturday at Patriots Park in Kings Mountain promises to be a fun day for all participating in a variety of events. Sponsored by the City of Kings Mountain, events get underway at 10 a.m. with registration at the Information Booth. Competition begins at the Gazebo at 11 a.m. with the Tiny Tots and Teenie Weenie Bikini Contest for ages 6 and under. There will be two categories: Newborn-3 years old ( boys and girls) and 4-6 years old ( bo ys and girls.) There is no entry fee and all participants will be recognized. The first place award in each category is a $25 Toys R Us gift card. The event, which will run from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m., pays homage to the water, the sand, the sun and the the music normally seen
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Young children will don their swim suits and participate in a contest Saturday at 11 a.m. in the city-sponsored Beach Blast. Special Events Coordinator Haley Wilson took this photograph last year at the 16th annual event. along the Grand Strand. City Special Events Coordinator Haley Wilson said that with all of the activities planned downtown Kings Mountain will feel more like Ocean Drive. Beach music fans can shag into the summer night
with music at the gazebo provided by the Cindy and Randy Floyd Duo from 12 noon until 12:45; the Entertainers from 1-3 p.m.; Gary Lower and Smokin' Hot from 4-7 p.m. and Band of Oz from 7-10 pm. Watermelon eating con-
tests, a woodie car show, inflatables and water wars for the kids, crafts and food vendors and much more are on the day's agenda. The Splash Pad at Patriots Park is sure to be busy with little ones cooling off in the summer heat.
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Jamie Lovelace, left, and Raven Lovelace stop at the sign at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum, a stop for Pokemon Go fans who also use stops at Central United Methodist Church, Mauney Memorial Library, and the Barber House, the “gymn” to “battle' other users of the digital game. Groups of young people were seen on downtown streets Monday with cell phones in hand playing the new tech game . Photo by ELLIS NOELL
Pokemon Go craze attracts players It depends on who you talk to about the newest digital popularity craze Pokemon Go. Since release of the Smart Phone “Pokemon Go” game last week kids and growups too have been using the phone's GPS technology to find and capture animated creatures – in real world places.
Every time the app is opened, a warning from game maker Niantic pops up, telling players to be aware of their surroundings. Players must also agree to fine print saying they cannot enter private property without permission. Some of the warnings aren't getting through in some areas. Police have reported no incidents of residents playing the game on private property or searching for the 'creatures' in places they See POKEMON, Page 4
Sadie Sadieisisa ahero! hero! Sadie, a chocolate brown and white Border Collie, is by all accounts a hero. She proved the old adage that “a dog is man's best friend” last Monday when she pulled a fiveyear-old little girl out of the ocean at Oak Island, NC. The “Grand dog” of Tammy and Keith Roper of Kings Mountain was on a leash and taking a stroll about 10:30 a.m. on the beach with Tammy Roper when she suddenly broke loose and bolted into the water where the child was apparently having a diabetic seizure and was
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Liberty Mountain: A Revolutionary Drama is a wonderful play about the COZART War for Independence in our own back yard. If you haven’t seen the play, you should go. If you have seen it, go again. Each
season, Bob Inman makes changes to improve the play which keeps it fresh for the audience. Everyone who has seen it says it just gets better and better each year. But Liberty Mountain isn’t the first play written about the Battle of Kings Mountain. During the sesquicentennial celebration in 1930, four performances of an historic pageant of the battle of Kings Mountain, sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution, were performed for the public at Kings Mountain High School. See PIECES, Page 4
Parking lot to open July 29 The newly-renovated Cherokee Street back parking lot is scheduled to open to the public July 29 to allow ample time for asphalt curing, City Manager Marilyn Sellers said this week. Sellers said the paving process is scheduled for July 25 and painting and stripping is scheduled for July 26. Sellers said that if the time lines are met that the project has taken over the 30 day original time line. Ad-
ditional lights were installed to better cover the area; the addition of a catch basin to assist in storm water collection; an additional curbing area at the intersection of Gold and Cherokee to better mitigate the safety of pedestrians; and replacement of the sidewalk, curbing and entrance points on the west side of Cherokee Street that's adjacent to the parking lot will better mitigate the water and possible See PARKING LOT, Page 4
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