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City plans for second natural gas station ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
The city's plans for building a second natural gas gate station could happen sooner rather than later. City Manager Marilyn Sellers said the city is in a position to begin building the new facility at the same time Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Corp. installs NTE's natural gas station on Gage Road. City officials have negotiated with NTE and Transco in a joint effort that Sellers says will save the city $1.5 million. Seller said NTE, which is building a massive power plant on Gage Road, has agreed to cover the joint piping costs and to give a parcel of land at no cost to the city for the new station. “This will be located in a prime real estate area and our second station will be the feeder to serve NTE's
domestic natural gas load,'' said Sellers. City Council approved the financial agreement last Tuesday night which must be okayed by the NC Local Government Commission which has suggested the city finance the project with privately placed revenue bonds. By resolution, the board authorized the city finance director to submit an application to the LGC, stating the findings of the project, and authorizing the intent to solicit bid proposals to financial institutions for the privately negotiated sale of the revenue bonds. Sellers said the bonds will pledge only the revenue in the natural gas enterprise fund as collateral. The bond order and the series resolution is expected to go before city council for approval on Sept. 29. See CITY’S PLAN, Page 5B
Floyd Sanders group called 'Seniors who care' that helps home bound seniors by running errands. A past president of Kings Mountain Optimist Club, he coached football for a
Drug bust: Operation Indictment nets 43 Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office has presented a Cleveland County Grand Jury cases on 43 individuals on various drug violations. The Grand Jury returned Indictments on 43 people with 119 Felony charges; including 10 Trafficking charges. During the last year, investigators worked with confidential informants
and conducted undercover operations that led to the criminal charges on 43 individuals in Cleveland County. The total street value of the drugs seized during this operation was approximately $40,000. It also led to the seizure of three weapons. So 19 of those charged have located and arrested, while 24 charged indiviuals are still at large. The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information on the location of any of those charged in See DRUG BUST, Page 4A
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RR crossings safer; soon to get prettier DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
A part of downtown Kings Mountain is in the middle of getting a makeover whose first aim is safety and whose second aim is to beautify the two intersections at railroad crossings. Workers have been busy all summer installing large cement barriers where Mountain and Gold Streets intersect the rail line that cuts through town. The sharp angles, combined with the slightly elevated track heights have been partly to blame for a few tractor trailers getting stuck on the railroad line. In one incident in 2011, a train collided with a large over the road truck that had become stuck on the rail line. No one was injured in the accident. Shortly after city officials and traffic engineers noticed a pattern of semis failing to navigate the sharp turn across the tracks, new
Sanders, write-in candidate for Ward I city commissioner Floyd (Will) Sanders, 121 McGinnis St., is a write-in candidate for Ward I city commissioner, he told the Herald this week. A Kings Mountain native, Sanders says he is running “to help the people.” The entry of Sanders into the Ward I race brings to three men who are seeking a city hall seat representing Ward I in November. Incumbent Howard Shipp is also challenged by Lamar Fletcher. Sanders is retired. He worked for Spectrum Dyed Yarns for 16 years and Wales Manufacturing in Gastonia for 10 years. He belongs to a men's
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number of years. “I attend city council meetings and think I can make a difference in the community by helping my fellow citizens,'' said Sanders, who is running for political office for the first time. He and his wife, Barbara, are members of Pathway Baptist Church. They have four children: Tim Sanders and wife, Mary; Forrest Sanders, all of Kings Mountain; Rachel Pope and husband, Eric, of Shelby; and Lisa Moore of Kings Mountain. The family includes 16 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Woman's Club to sponsor Meet the Candidates Kings Mountain Woman's Club will sponsor a candidate forum on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 9 a.m. at the clubhouse, East Mountain Street. Letters have gone out to 32 candidates, including Kings Mountain city council, mayor, and board of education to present their platform at the event of which Rene Bost is chairman. The community is invited to meet the candidates. See WOMAN’S CLUB, Page 5B
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Workers last week put the finishing touches on new concrete barriers downtown that are designed to stop large trucks from crossing the tracks at two intersections. signage was posted that forbade commercial trucks from turning left on Gold or Mountain Streets to cross the tracks. Light orange and white barriers were also put in place. Because the orange barriers and signs weren’t totally effective (GPS di-
rections continued to direct truckers to make the potentially dangerous left turns), the city and the N.C. Dept. of Transportation worked with railroad authorities to build a firmer barrier. But the large cement fixtures are more than just barriers; now city officials
are eyeing their decorative potential. “We’re really excited because it’s a great opportunity to spruce up that part of downtown,” said Jan Harris, the city’s director of Main Street Programs. “I think once we agree upon what See RR CROSSINGS, Page 2A
Neisler vows more ‘open’ leadership (second in a series) DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
If Scott Neisler had a motto for his mayoral campaign in Kings Mountain, it would probably be “I’m listening.” Since filing for the office in July, the longtime textiles executive said he’s been quietly canvassing his hometown’s neighborhoods and keeping his ears open to the complaints, ideas and the dreams of his fellow citizens. “After managing a part of Dicey Mills over the years and eventually moving into sales, one thing I really enjoyed was listening to customers, and learning exactly what they wanted,” said the 59-year-old Neisler, who is seeking a return to the mayor job after serving three terms in that post from
Scott Neisler 1991-1999. In his chats with folks around town, Neisler said he had the good fortune of finding a lot of voters who supported him in his 1990s bids for office. “They remember my tenure,” said Neisler, who has also worked as a baseball announcer for both Winthrop University and
the Kings Mountain High School and is the popular pyrotechnician behind the city’s 4th of July celebrations and those held at the American Legion World Series in Shelby, among other venues. “They remember that I try to be a team builder,” he said. In the November election, Neisler will face incumbent mayor Rick Murphrey, Eugene “Sherlock” Holmes and Beauford Burton, both longtime Kings Mountain residents and newcomers to politics. (The Herald is publishing profiles of each candidate in the race in the run-up to the election.) A lot has changed since 1999, when Neisler left public office. The attacks of September 11, 2001, in See NEISLER, Page 5B
Anti-casino groups planning vigil The Kings Mountain Awareness Group in conjunction with an organization called Stop Predatory Gambling is holding a National Day of Action at Kings Mountain City Hall on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. Local organizers are calling on citizens to join them in a prayer vigil that will be led Pastor Scott Whitney of East Gold Street Wesleyan Church in honor of what
they are calling victims of predatory gambling. The Kings Mountain Awareness Group has waged a two-year long campaign to try to stop a proposed Catawba Indian casino from being built in Kings Mountain. The result of a petition by the S.C.based tribe to put land in trust on the outskirts of the city is pending with the federal government. Stop Predatory Gam-
bling is a Washington, D.C.based non-profit that lobbies against government-sponsored casinos and lotteries. According to SPG, the National Day of Action is being organized in more than 100 locations in the United States. For more information about the Kings Mountain Awareness Group, visit www.stopcatawbacasino. com or email stopcatawbacasino@gmail.com
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■ OBITUARIES James E. Gaultney, Sr. KINGS MOUNTAIN James E. Gaultney, Sr. age 97, resident of 5130 Battleground Rd. Kings Mountain, NC went to be with his Lord August 25, 2015 at his home. He was born in Wise Co, VA to the late Leif Lee Gaultney and Bertha Sullivan Gaultney. He was also preceded in death by 4 Sisters and 1 Brother. Mr. Gaultney was retired from Firestone Textiles, Gastonia, NC after 35 years of service. After his retirement he was employed with Ace Hardware, Clover, SC. He was a Palmer “Glenn” Moss Jr. Loving husband, and father KINGS MOUNTAIN Palmer “Glenn” Moss, Jr., age 61, resident of 106 Red Oak Drive C h e r ryville, NC went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2015 at Wendover Hospice, Shelby, NC. He was born in Cleveland Co. NC to the late Palmer Moss, Sr. and Helen Boheler Moss. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, June Coleman and Becky Moss; and grandchild, Baby Gwinn. Mr. Moss was retired supervisor with STI Kings Plush, Kings Mtn. NC after 35 years. He was a member of Lighthouse Pentecostal Kaye B. Rosenblatt Loving mother and nana CHARLOTTE - Kaye B. Rosenblatt, age 73, resident of Charlotte, NC formerly of Kings Mountain, NC passed away August 29, 2015 at her home. She was born in Cleveland Co. NC to the late Richard E. Barnett and Irene Leigh Bryan Clay Kiser SHELBY - Bryan Clay Kiser, age 55, a loving husband, proud father, good brother, special friend, and respected educator went to his heavenly home on August 26, 2015, while at the Testa Hospice Family House in Kings Mountain. While teaching at Kings Anna Catherine Jones Causby SHELBY- Anna Catherine Jones Causby, 92, passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Peak Resources of Cherryville. A native of Cleve-
member of Oak View Baptist Church where he served as Deacon for 58 years and taught Sunday School. He was a loving and wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend who enjoyed carpentry and gardening. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Ruby Wells Gaultney, Kings Mtn. NC; son Jimmy Gaultney and wife Peggy, Kings Mtn. NC; daughters Judy Gaultney, Kings Mtn. NC; Diane Beard, Kings Mtn. NC and Teresa Fitch and husband Chris, Kings Mtn. NC; Brother: Claude Gaultney and wife Marie, Salisbury, NC; 2 Grandchildren: Jamie Gaultney, Kings Mtn. NC; Misty Coleburn and husband Jonathan, Greer, SC; 6 Great Grandchildren.
A funeral service was held at Oak View Baptist Church, Saturday, August 29, at 4 p.m., with Rev. David Turner and Rev. Billy Cooper officiating. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening, August 28, at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, North Carolina other times at the home, 5130 Battleground Rd. Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Interment is at Oak View Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Memorials may be sent to Gaston Hospice 258 E. Garrison Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28054. Guest register available at www.harrisfunerals. com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mtn., N.C.
Holiness Church where he served as Deacon, softball coach, and treasurer. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to everyone. He loved to fish and was an avid sports fan especially the Carolina Tarheels and New York Yankees. He is survived by his wife of 10 years: Karen Gregg Moss, Kings Mtn. NC (Glenn was the love of my life); daughters LeeAnn Ruppe and husband Jason, Kings Mtn. NC; Michelle Gwinn and husband John, Cherryville, NC; Brittany Brakefield and fiancé Demetrius, Cherryville, NC Sisters: Ann Moss, Morganton, NC; Lynn Donaldson and huband Larry, Shelby, NC; Sister-in-law: Beverly McSweeney, Easley, SC; 4 Grandchildren: Caleb England, Joshua Ruppe, Savanna Ruppe, Isaiah Hope;
nieces and nephews and cousins. A funeral service was held at Midview Baptist Church, 703 Margrace Rd. Kings Mtn. NC Saturday, August 29, 2015 1:00 p.m., with officiating by Rev. Darrell Alexander, Rev. Timothy Whitaker, and Rev. Michael Rice. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening, August 28, 2015 at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, North Carolina other times at the home of the daughter, LeeAnn Ruppe, 108 N. Oriental Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Guest register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, N.C.
Barnett. She was also preceded in death by sister, Brenda B. Swan. She was retired from Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, NC. She was a loving mother and Nana. She is survived by her son John E. Rosenblatt and wife Susan, Charlotte, NC; granddaughter Brewington Rosenblatt; nephew Craig Swan, great nieces Saylor Swan and Sierra Swan; cousin Janice Crocker. A graveside service will be held at Mountain Rest Cemetery on Wednesday, September 2, at 11
a.m. Family will speak to friends immediately following the service in the cemetery. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Memorials may be sent to Novant Health Hospice and Supportive Care, P.O. Box 33549 Charlotte, NC 28233-3549. Guest register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, N.C.
Mountain Middle School for 27 years, Bryan was often complimented for being a genuinely kind and caring teacher who made a positive difference in the lives of his students. Bryan is survived by his wife Jane Campbell Kiser, two young daughters, Maria and Meleena of the home; a sister, Becky Kiser
Cook and husband Gene of Shelby. A funeral service was held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 29, at Elizabeth Baptist Church, with Dr. Rit Varriale officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family
land County, she was the daughter of the late Laddie Chivous and Mary Jane Green Jones. A funeral was held 2:30 p.m. Monday at Double Springs Baptist Church. The family received friends one and a half hours prior to
the service at the church and other times at her daughter, Mary’s home, 2615 Pebble Creek Drive, Shelby, NC 28152. Interment was in the church cemetery. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby is serving handling the arrangements.
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Sarah Hicks Roberson US Marine Veteran CHERRYVILLE Sarah Louise Hicks Roberson, 71, of Tot Dellinger Rd., died Thursday August 27, 2015 at Carolina Healthc a r e Cleveland. She was born on November 26, 1943 in Cleveland Co., a daughter of the late James Miles and Ollie Jane Woods Hicks. Mrs. Doris Jean Harris Johnson SHELBY - Ms. Doris Jean Harris Johnson, age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2015, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. She is predeceased by her parents, Cole and Betty Fox Harris; one sister, Vicky Dennis O. Dellinger KINGS MOUNTAIN - Dennis O. Dellinger, age 72, resident of Kings Mountain, NC passed away August 28, 2015 at his home. He was born in Cleveland Co. NC to the late Burgin Vance Dellinger and Annie Pearson Dellinger. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Myrtle Hinson Dellinger; brothers, Crayton Dellinger, James Edgar Dellinger; and sister, Linda Arrowood. Mr. Dellinger was a good man who was always willing to help
Roberson was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, retired payroll clerk with Mauney Hosiery Mill, Kings Mountain, and proudly served her country in the US Marines. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Bobby Earl Roberson and sister’s Martha Short, Lillie Sanders and Mildred Biddix. Survivors include her daughters; Hope Roberson and Earlene Roberson, both of Cherryville, a sister; Margaret Roberson of Cherryville and a brother; Luther hicks of Fallston. Funeral services were
held Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 2p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Travis Mull officiating. Burial was in City Memorial Cemetery. The family received friends Friday at Carpenters Funeral and Cremation Services from 6-8 p.m. and at other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church, 439 Tot Dellinger Rd., Cherryville, NC 28021 Condolences may be made to www.carpentersfuneralhome.net Carpenter’s Funeral & Cremation Services. Cherryville, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
Lorraine Pilkey. Doris, born on June 7, 1935, in Gaston County, is the oldest of three children and a 1953 graduate of Bessemer City High School. She enjoyed crafts, Plays from local theaters, board and card games. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cleveland County Humane Society, 1609 E
Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150 or Gaston County Humane Society, P.O. Box 2334, Gastonia, North Carolina 28053. Arrangements are entrusted by Robert S. Morgan, Jr., Funeral Service Licensee, LLC of Fallston, NC. Online condolences at rsmorganfsl. com.
others. He worked in the textile industry. He is survived by his sister Amelia Barnett and husband Buddy, Kings Mtn. NC; Brothers: Glenn Dellinger and wife Pat, Clinton, SC; Ralph Dellinger and wife Doris, Valdese, NC; Roger Dellinger and wife Shirley, Kings Mtn. NC; Brother-in-law: James Hinson and wife Betty, Kings Mtn. NC; Brotherin-law Charles Hinson and wife Melinda, Lawndale, NC; sister-in-law Debbie Cole, Kings Mtn. NC Niece: Tina Sellers,
Kings Mtn. NC; special friend Eddie Edwards, Kings Mtn. NC A memorial service will be held Wednesday (today) at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, at 5 p.m. Family will speak to friends immediately following the service at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, North Carolina Guest register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, N.C.
Central United Methodist breakfast is Saturday Central United Methodist is having a breakfast at 113 S. Piedmont Ave. Kings Mountain on Saturday, Sept. 5th. From 6:30 a.m. until 10:00 am. It will be a country style buffet (all you can eat). We will have eggs, grits, biscuits, toast, bacon, sausage, country ham, liver mush and gravy. To drink
we will have coffee both full flavor and caffeine free, juice, milk, and soft drinks. We only ask for a $6.00 donation, children 6 and under are free. We will be doing this on the first Sat. of every other odd numbered month (May, July, September and November) Please invite all your family and friends,
neighbors, Facebook, Twitter and E-Mail friends we need all the help we can get to make this a success. Please come on out for good food and fellowship. For information or directions call the church at 704 739 2471 or Gib Brazzell at 704 739 8676.
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to plant in the flower boxes, it will be eye-catching and we’ll be using some plants that are obviously drought tolerant.” The boxes won’t be irrigated, but they will have drainage capabilities, Harris said. The city is also looking to fully landscape the pedestrian walkways that go over the tracks near the flowerboxes. The construction of the barriers, along with any planned landscaping at the two intersections will rely on feedback and input from the city’s Public Works Department, which is responsible for city streets, right-of-way maintenance, storm water repair, recycling and other functions. “I think what could work well in that scenario would be evergreens and deciduous plants, some shrubs and grasses,” said
J’Nell Bryson, a landscape architect based in Charlotte who has worked on similar projects for the town of Davidson. “Of course, you could do annuals, too. If it were me, I would consider tulips, begonias and pansies.” Bryson said that a landscaper would have little trouble working with unirrigated four-feet wide plant boxes like the new ones on Battleground and Railroad Aves. The flower boxes at the two intersections range from 20 to 25 feet in length. “Even though raised
beds like these are not irrigated, they would have gravel in the bottom and have a filtering fabric included as well,” Bryson said. “You need to gravel plus the drainage to prevent rot.” The roads crossing the tracks are expected to be open by the end of this week, following a DOT review, according to Harris. The city will then be entertaining specific landscape ideas for the boxes and surrounding walkways so that work can begin by around mid-September.
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Bill comes due for heat wave Donations pour in for City says hot weather, not Smart Meters, to blame The worst of this summer’s scorching heat is likely over, but paying for it isn’t as many Kings Mountain residents are now grappling with higher-than-usual bills for the months of June and July. A July heat wave sent the mercury rising: there were 17 days where the high hit 90 degrees and above. For four- and five-day stretches during that month, residents sweltered through windless, sunny days. June was slightly less cruel, with 15 days where the thermometer topped 90. But that month saw a record 14-day stretch of weather that had 90-plus daily highs. From June 13 to June 26, the high
temp bounced around from between 90 and 96, but never going lower. Officials with the City of Kings Mountain, which supplies residents with electricity, gas and water and sewer, say they have heard some theorize that the recent implementation of Smart Meters is related to the summer’s higher-than-average bills. “Bills are up, but that’s a reflection of the fact that we’ve had a record hot summer,” said Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey. “Compared to last summer we’ve had double the days over 90.” Murphrey said the Smart Meters are working as planned and actually save the system about $500,000 every year because they require less maintenance and manpower. “They also give customers the ability to monitor their usage in real time,” Murphrey
said. The city began to implement a Smart Meter program last year. Now, all of the city’s gas and electric customers, both commercial and residential, are on the program. About 75 percent of the water customers are using the new technology. Officials say all water customers will be online by next year. For residents looking to cut their heating and cooling expenses, the city’s Electric Services Department will provide inspections to see what steps could be made to make a home or a business more energy efficient,” Murphrey said. “We researched the concept very thoroughly,” Murphrey said about Smart Meter implementation. “ We went to other cities like us that were using the new technology. It’s already made us more efficient.”
Roberts new pastor of El Bethel and Grace UMC ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
The new pastor of El Bethel and Grace United Methodist Churches, Julie Ann Roberts, likes calling Kings Mountain home. Roberts comes to Kings Mountain from Caldwell County and in six weeks time she has bonded with members in a two-church field and made new friends. The local churches are her fifth pastorate in 13 years of ministry. Her first pastorate was in 2003 as associate pastor of Aldersgate Methodist Church in Shelby. She served Mount Airy Methodist for three years, Sandy Ridge in Stokes County for three years, and Cedar Valley Church in Caldwell County three years. For two years she was Christian Education director in Kannapolis. Growing up in a rural Methodist Church, she feels right at home at El Bethel and at Grace United. She graduated from Hibriten High School in Hudson and Appalachian State University and earned her Master's in Christian Education from Pfeiffer College. Her seminary training was at Hood Theological Seminary in Salisbury. Roberts loves to work with children and older adults and she wants to begin an
JULIE ANN ROBERTS outreach program for youth and older adults with plays and other activities. Christian Education, one of her strong suits, will be featured in her ministry as well as pastoral care, visiting shut ins and and those in hospitals. “No matter happens Jesus still loves me,'' is the motto that Roberts says she lives by and her favorite book in the Bible is Paul's Letter to the Romans. “I always preach my first sermon on Matthew's scripture of the Great Commission,'' says Julie Ann. That scripture tells us to love God first and our neighbor as ourselves. “All churches need to pull together in order to become more effective and if we fall back on the Great Commandment the world would
be a much better place,'' adds Roberts, who said Christians need to be better stewards and churches need to stop being competitive. Roberts likes to write and she's working on a Christmas Eve play that will take grownups back to their childhood. “I am really excited about this production,'' she said. Julie Ann is the daughter of Basil and Linda Roberts of Hudson. She has one brother, Philip Roberts of Concord. Sunday worship at El Bethel Methodist is 9:45 a.m. with Sunday School at 11 a.m. Sunday worship at Grace United Methodist is 11 a.m. with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Julie and retired minister Rev. Dean Smith, co-teach a Bible Study at Grace Church every Wednesday night and Jeanine Fisher leads a Bible study on the Book of Luke on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. Roberts has moved into the El Bethel Parsonage and is still unpacking boxes. Her parents came to see her and attended the recent Saturday morning breakfast at El Bethel and were amazed at how the members were “so organized.” Roberts shares her home with three felines: Grace, Gloria and Gladys. The cats have the run of the house.
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history museum’s big raffle Kings Mountain Historical Museum’s 12th Annual Reverse Raffle & Auctions will be held next Saturday, September 12, at the Patrick Senior Center starting at 5:30 pm. Each $125 ticket provides dinner for two and a 1 in 300 chance to win the $10,000 Grand Prize, in addition to many great raffle prizes. Tickets may be sold out by the time of this publication, call the museum at 704-739-1019 to check availability. Museum staff and Board Members have once again been blown away by the outpouring of support from the community for the annual fundraiser. It seems that everyone has something to contribute. Local artists like Jerry Depew, Peggy Sanders, Susan Gibbs, and Shirley Brutko generously donate their hand-crafted wares such as wood sculptures, photography, jewelry, and other fine art. Local bakers like Josh & Lindsay Romesberg, Katherine Hicks, and Linda Dixon offer made-from-scratch cakes and other baked goods. Judy Falls of Flowers by the Falls donates unique seasonal wreaths and Mary Ann Hendricks offers distinctive pheasant feather wreaths. Dilling “heats up” the Museum’s Live Auction: the new owners of Dilling Heating Company, Michael Gulledge and Ed Kijewski, continue Dilling’s long-standing tradition of support for the Museum; they just announced that they will donate a Lennox high-efficiency gas furnace, which will be a fantastic addition to the Live Auction this year. This year’s Live Auction will also include two tickets for the January 3 Carolina Panthers game, a stunning white sapphire bracelet from Dellinger’s Jewel Shop, and two fantastic vacation offerings: four one-day Hopper Passes for Walt Disney World Florida Theme Parks, and a two-night stay in the Monet Garden Room at The Inn at Ragged Gardens, in Historic Blowing Rock, NC. Other new Live Auction items include a luxury in-home surf & turf dinner for two by Chef Nancy Pinkerton, and a private wine tasting for 20 people at Total Wine & More. Individuals representing local businesses also donate a wide variety of specialty goods and services to make the event distinctive. Gifted
Two Kings Mountain firemen – Bobby King and Ernie Camp – have racked up a total of 64 years service in the Kings Mountain Fire Department. They were honored by Mayor Rick Murphrey and the full city council last Tuesday night with official proclamations and plaques recognizing their long tenure with the City of Kings Mountain. They both received standing ovations as the mayor presented the awards. The mayor also recog-
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Brinkley Financial Group, Cleveland County HealthCare System, Kings Mountain Animal Hospital, Dr. Jeff Mauney, Neisler Brothers, Inc., Oakland Plantation, Inc. Friend Level: Alliance Bank & Trust, Bank of the Ozarks, Bridges True Value Hardware Inc., Dr. Jeff Carley, Carolina Cotton Company, Kings Mountain Kiwanis Club Inc., Trackside Trader, Warlick and Hamrick Insurance Agency (Evelyn & Larry Hamrick, Sr. and Florrie & Larry Hamrick, Jr.). Event sponsorships help defray the costs of the event for the Museum, including the $10,000 Grand Prize. No matter what their assets or talents, the Kings Mountain community continues to contribute what they can to support the Museum, which in turn allows the Museum to support the community by preserving local history and offering free educational opportunities. “We are so grateful for the patronage we receive. Each one of these sponsors, donors, and volunteers is essential to keeping our Museum operational. It is wonderful to know that so many people believe in the importance of their local history museum and are willing to support it however they can,” said Museum President Susan Champion. To find out more, please visit the event page: www. kingsmountainmuseum.org/ annual-fundraiser or call (704) 739-1019. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, & Pinterest. Submitted by Adria L. Focht, Director & Curator
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nized Fire Engineer Willard Yarborough Jr. for 30 years service with the city and Electric Lineman First Class Chris Welch for 10 years service with the city. BOBBY KING ERNIE CAMP Both Camp and King started off as volunteers in the Kings Mountain Fire Department and continuously progressed through the ranks. King was promoted to Captain in 1999. WILLARD CHRIS Camp was a WELCH training officer YARBOROUGH JR. and Lieutenant. Department embrace a cusBobby King marked 40 tomer service philosophy. He years of service and Ernie worked with Toys for Tots Camp marked 24 years of repairing toys and distributservice. Ernie also worked ing them to needy children at full time for Lithium CorChristmas time and worked poration for 39 ½ years and countless hours helping with was responsible for their fire the Junior Firefighter probrigades equipment including gram training Junior Firemen their fire truck. Ernie comin pumps and preventative pleted 215 hours of training maintenance on fire departas a Rescue technician on ment equipment. Oct.. 14, 2015 and completed After the council meeting 80 hours of training as a Resfamilies and friends of both cue Technician- Ropes, Nov. firemen enjoyed barbecue 3, 2006. with all the trimming in the Bobby was a behindfire department training room. the-scenes leader to help the
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ARRESTS AUG. 25: Wesley Lockhart Sullivan, 30, 118 Millcreek Dr., assault on a female, $2500 unsecured bond. AUG. 25: Chance Reilly Garrett, 20, 204 Walker St., simple possession Schedule II and possession drug paraphernalia, $2500 secured bond. AUG/ 25: Justin Lee Clark, 25, 204 Walker St., simple possession Schedule III, hydracodone and adderall, possession marijuana, possession drug paraphernalia, $2500 bond, secured. AUG. 29: Valerie G. Young, 49, 200 Spruce St., Apt. 8D, DWI, driving left of center, failure to wear seat belt, $2,500 bond, secured. AUG. 29: Amy Lynn Carver, 37, Gastonia, DWI, driving while license revoked, $2,000 bond, secured. AUG. 30: Sebastian Rhodus, 21, disorderly conduct, assault on a government officer, $10,000 bond, secured. AUG. 30: Krystal D. Baisden, 30, 128-9 Autumn Dr., assault causing serious injury, $10,000 bond, secured. AUG. 30: Jerrian A. Currence, 25, 14 Chesterfield Ct., simple assault, no bond. AUG. 30: Robin W. Sanders, 45, 722 York Rd., larceny, $10,000 bond, secured. bond. AUG. 26: Maurice Carroll, 50, Gastonia, DWI, driving while license revoked, driving left of center, $2500 secured bond. AUG. 26: Terry Carroll Strickland, 42, 511 Wilson St., larceny, possession stolen goods, $1000 secured bond.
CITATIONS AUG. 21: Brian Dwain Noblett,, 824 Second St., fictitious tag, failure to carry driver's license, expired tag, no current vehicle inspection. AUG. 21: Lakesha Janet Stephens, 37, 1127 Phifer Road, no operator's license AUG. 21: Cody Shane Johnson, 22, Shelby, expired tag. AUG. 24: Jesse Lee Bowen, 26, Grover, revoked license, no vehicle registration. AUG. 25: Austin Keith Ware, 21, Bessemer City, revoked license. AUG. 25: Alisha Marie Lance, 32, Shelby, expired tag, revoked license. AUG. 25: Travis Terrill Coleman, 26, 206 W. King St., possession marijuana. AUG. 28: John A. Duncan, Jr., 44 Shelby, failure to pay child support, $2,000 bond. AUG. 25: Ayawn Jakeetha Wray, 29, 5041 Pennington Place, Apt. 41, stop sign violation, failure to carry driver's license. AUG. 25: Megan C. Libscomb, 25, 206 N. Cansler St., possession of drug paraphernalia. AUG. 28: Tabatha K. Manning, 22, 200 Spruce St.
Apt. 3E, driving with expired tag. AUG. 28: Alex E. Pantuso, 26, 709 Neil St., driving with expired tag. AUG. 28: Randy L. Lovelace, Jr., 27, Cherryville, N.C., speeding 51 in a 35 mph zone. AUG. 28: Jorge Madera, 38, Concord, N.C., driving without a license, displaying revoked registration tag. AUG. 28: Christopher S. Barber, 29, 103 Fulton Dr., driving with expired tag, failure to have current inspection. AUG. 28: Amy M. Blair, 34, 133 Tiara Dr., trl. 10, failure to decrease speed as necessary to avoid colliding with another vehicle. AUG. 29: Charles W. Taylor, 20, operate motor vehicle with revoked license. AUG. 29: Jesse J. Roberson, 20, 105 N. Tracy St., failure to use headlights when appropriate, speeding 83 in a 65 mph zone. AUG. 29: Joe Jones, 48, Lyman, S.C., speeding 81 in a 65 mph zone. AUG. 29: Rosiland L. Norris, 47, Greenville, S.C., speeding 82 in a 65 mph zone. AUG. 30: Dale S. Walker, 47, Indian Trail, speeding 82 in a 65 mph zone. AUG. 30: Demetrius A. Ingram, 47, 320 Brice St., driving while license revoked, displaying fictitious tag. AUG. 30: Brandy N. Peters, 102 S. Gaston St. speeding 61 in a 35 mph zone. AUG. 30: Pamela B. Williams, 62, Gastonia, speeding 56 in a 35 mph zone. AUG. 30: Norma L. Borders, 48, Shelby, speeding 55 in a 35 mph zone. AUG. 30: Tiffany L. Lester, 31, Spartanburg, S.C., speeding 81 in a 65 mph zone, driving without a license. INCIDENTS AUG. 25: Resdient of Guyton Loop Rd., reported the theft of two skateboards valued at $20 each. AUG. 25: Stickler Auto Repair, 912 Shelby Road, reported a break-in and theft of currency. AUG. 26: Walgreen, 900 Shelby Road, reported shoplifting of large amount of cosmetics. AUG. 28: CVS Pharmacy, 1017 Shelby Rd., reported shoplifting of various over the counter medication and a CVS shopping basket. AUG. 28: Resident of 704 York Rd., reported theft of $280 in currency. AUG. 29: Food Lion, 1320 Shelby Rd., reported fraudulent use of credit card to purchase $323 worth of merchandise. AUG. 30: Resident of North Watterson, reported theft of N.C. license plate. WRECKS AUG. 20: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Jennifer Whitfield, Boiling Springs, operating a 1995 Chevrolet,
DRUG BUST: Operation Indictment nets 43 and Karen Russell Murray, 138 TR Foster Road, operating a 2005 GMC, were traveling in the right lane of the west-bound lanes of US 74 Bypass when Murray moved into the left lane and the Whitfield car lightly rubbed the left front fender of Murray's vehicle doing slight damage. AUG. 21: Officer J. L. Dee said that Jose Reyes, Clover, SC, operating a 2012 Dodge, backed into a parked 2004 Saturn owned by Melissa Hamrick, 212 E. Parker Street. Property damages were estimated at $2,000. AUG. 22: Officer J. L. Dee said that Bertha Yelton, 914 Margrace Road, operating a 2003 Chrysler, backed into a 2015 Hyundai operated by Michael Cagle, Gastonia. The accident happened in the parking lot of 1104 Shelby Road. Property damages were estimated at $2,000. AUG. 23: Officer S. D. Shockley said that a deer ran out in front of a 2002 Dodge operated by Pearl Fowler, 120 Haven drive doing $1,000 damage. AUG. 24: Officer H. W. Carpenter said Kimberly Watkins, 218 Morris St., operating a 2003 GMC, was traveling north on Ramseur Street and Joyce Guye, Shelby, operating a 2001 Ford, was t raveling south on Ramseur street. Guye moved into the north-bound lane and the mirror on the Ford hit the mirror on the GMC doing slight damage to both mirrors. AUG. 24: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Dianne Fredell, 1308 Long Creek Road, operating a 2001 Ford, backed from a parking stall at 709 York Road and struck a 2011 Ford operated by Glenda Fish Ruff, Grover. Property damages were estimated at $4,000. AUG. 28: Officer M. S. Macopson said that a 2005 Nissan owned by Sandra B. McClain, 102 Chestnut Ridge Church Rd., was struck by an unidentified vehicle in the parking lot of the Kangaroo convenience store. AUG. 28: Offier H.W. Carpenter said that a 2001 Ford operated by James L. Nashstyers, 132 Country Creek Dr., rear-ended a 2004 Ford operated by Boyce W. Patterson, 1018 2nd St., while both vehicles were travelling westbound on Hwy. 74. An estimated $2,500 in damage was sustained by the Ford driven by Patterson, while the Ford driven by Nashstyers sustained an estimated $5,000 in damage. AUG. 29: Officer K. Bell said that a 1998 Nissan operated by Brenda O. Williams, 304 Wilson Terrace, collided with a 2001 Buick operated by Jennifer W. Lambert, 117 High Ridge Ct., in the parking lot of Waffle House on York Rd. An estimated $500 in damage was done to the Nissan, while the Buick sustained an estimated $300 in damage.
Sheriff’s office requesting help The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the assistance of the public in identifying an individual who stole from a local car sales business. On Thursday, Aug. 27, Kings Mountain Auto Brokers, located on E. Dixon Blvd, just outside of Kings Mountain, was victim to a
motor vehicle breaking and entering and theft. Video surveillance showing the crime indicates that an unidentified white male operating a 2-door dark colored Ford Explorer opened the trunk of the vehicle and stole items from within. The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office would like
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the assistance of the community in identifying this individual. If anyone has information on the identity of this individual, please contact Detective Micah Sturgis of the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office at 704-484-4950, or Crime Stoppers at 704-481-TIPS (8477).
From Page 1A Operation Indictment to please contact their offices at 704484-4788 (between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.) or 704-484-4822 (24 hours). To date, the following people have been arrested: Michael Dennis Cox Jr., 210 Gidney Street - Shelby, NC 28150 Possession of Methamphetamine, $ 2,500 secured bond; David Ashley Bivins, 4037 Fallston Road – Shelby, NC 28150, Possession of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD), Failure to appear in court (2 counts), $ 91,000 secured bond; Tiffany Elizabeth Fortenberry, 3111 Blue Ridge Drive – Shelby, NC 28150, Possess w/ intent to sell Oxycodone, Sell and Deliver Oxycodone, $5,000 secured bond; Ashley Lynn Davis, 107 Kentbury Drive – Grover, NC 28073, Possess w/ intent to sell Oxycodone, Sell and Deliver Oxycodone, $ 5,000 secured bond; Timothy Dock Greene, 4936 Highway 182 – Crouse, NC 28033 Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of firearm with altered / removed serial #, $ 5,000 secured bond; Bobby Dean Banks, 1909 Vick Wilson Road – Shelby, NC 28150, Possession w/ intent to sell Marijuana, $2,500 secured bond; Hazel Wilkie Mellon, 232 Powerhouse Road – Lawndale, NC 28090, Trafficking in Opium or Heroin (2 counts), Possess w/ intent to sell Hydrocodone, $25,000 secured bond; Jacob Avery Foote, 167 Beaver Street- Forest City, NC 28043 Possession w/ intent to sell Marijuana (2 counts), Sell and Deliver of Marijuana (2 counts), $26,000 secured bond; Thomas Tyrone McCleave, 2045 Green Oak Drive – Shelby, NC 28150, Possession w/ intent to sell Cocaine, Sell and Deliver of Cocaine, Possession of Firearm by Felon, $15,000 secured bond Christopher Gregory Dawkins, 217 Young Street – Shelby, NC 28151, Possession w/ intent to sell Marijuana, Sell and Deliver of Marijuana, No Bond; Jacob Griffin McWhorter, 316 Wall Avenue – Shelby, NC 28150, Possession w/ intent to sell Marijuana, Sell and Deliver of Marijuana, $5,000 secured bond; Donald Edward Creswell, 411 Jumping Branch Road – Blacksburg, SC, Trafficking in Methamphetamine (4 counts) Currently in South Carolina Dept. of Corrections; Alex Christopher Martin, 317 Churchill Drive – Kings Mountain, NC 28086, Possession w/ intent to sell Marijuana, Sell and Deliver of Marijuana, Currently in Gaston County Detention Center; Joshua Curtis Hawkins, 2407 Bramblewood Drive – Shelby, NC 28150, Possession w/ intent to sell Methamphetamine, Sell and Deliver Methamphetamine, Currently in North Carolina Dept. of Corrections; Earl Wayne Hudson, 316 Woodrow Hoyle Road – Lawndale, NC 28090, Possession w/ intent to sell Methamphetamine, Sell and Deliver Methamphetamine, $5,000 secured bond; Joshua Phillip Ross, 1255 Washington Street – Shelby, NC 28150, Possession w/ intent to Sell Methamphetamine (2 counts), Sell and Deliver of Methamphetamine (2 counts) No Bond; Rosalyn Moore Higgs, 107 Lineberger Street – Shelby, NC 28150, Possession w/ intent to sell Methamphetamine, Sell and deliver Methamphetamine, Trafficking in Opium
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Adrian Rice
Ashely Davis
Bobby Banks
Brandon Hoffman
Carlton Haney
Charles Miller
Charlie Byers
Christopher Dawkins
Christopher Owens
Christopher Thompson
David Bivins
Douglas Lewis
Hazel Mellon
Jacob Foote
Jason Petri
Jessica Bridges
Joshua Hawkins
Joshua Ross
Michael Cox, Jr.
Michael Truesdale
Ronald Brittian
Sentriell Glover
Thomas McCleave
Tiffany Fortenberry
Timothy Greene
Timothy Rippy
Tonya Varnadore
Travis McMurtrie
or Heroin (2 counts) Daniel Taylor Sauls, 211 South Main Street – Waco, NC, Felony Possession of Schedule IV Controlled Substance; Carlton Lee Haney Jr., 1314 Washington Drive – Kings Mtn., NC 28086, Possession w/ intent to sell Alprazolam (2 counts), Sell and Deliver Alprazolam (2 counts), Currently in the Gaston County Detention Center;
W i l liam Bradley Murray, 1008 E. Marion Street – Shelby, NC 28150; ChrisTrever topher Lee Tessneer Owens, 780 Hamrick Road – Shelby, NC 28150; Jason Lee Petri, 210 West Church Street – Cherryville, NC 28021; Adrian Devon Rice, 445 Sandy Run Ch. Road – Mooresboro, NC Timothy Scott Rippy, 2711 Royster Road – Shelby, NC 28150 Brandon Neal Hoffman, 407 Borders Road – Shelby, NC 28150 Julian Chase Roberts, 110 Leanna Court – Shelby, NC 28150 Trever Wayne Tessneer, 1769 South Lafayette Street – Shelby, NC 28152; Christopher O’Brian Thompson, 349 Holmes Street – Shelby, NC 28150; Michael Dean Truesdale, 116 Bingham Road – Cherryville, NC 28021; Heather Mode Tucker, 429 Hog Pen Branch Road – Mooresboro, NC; Tonya Renee Varnadore, 803 4th Street – Kings Mtn., NC 28086; Michelle Petty Washington, 1814 Isaac Place – Shelby, NC 28150; Jason Lamar Wilson, 1526 Eaves Road – Shelby, NC 28150.
Orders for arrest are still outstanding on the following people: Judy Lancaster Bolin, 120 Newfield Court – Lawndale, NC 28090 Jessica Marie Bridges, 352 Whitaker Road – Shelby, NC 28152 Ronald Nathaniel Brittian, 310 Lowery Drive – Shelby, NC 28150 Charlie Weldon Byers, 445 Sandy Run Ch. Road – Mooresboro, NC Larry Charles Chapman, General Delivery Lisa McIntyre Duncan, 926 Church Street – Shelby, NC 28150 Sentriell Lamonta Glover, 909 Langston Drive – Shelby, NC 28150 Douglas Wayne Lewis II, 131 Sam Smith Drive – Kings Mtn., NC 28086 Travis Lee McMurtrie, 306 Juniper Street – Kings Mtn., NC 28086 Charles Stacy Miller, 549 Casar-Belwood Road – Lawndale, NC 28090
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■ MEDITATION
Downsizing! At least 8 times in our married life my wife and I have downsized before moving to the next chapter in God’s plan for us. We moved 20 times in the first 10 years, moved every week and sometimes every night for almost 5 years ( when we lived in an old TrailJAMES LOCHRIDGE, JR. ways bus converted Former Pastor into a motor home as Second Baptist Church we ministered with our two children in full time evangelism), lived in four different towns in Florida over the next 17 years, then almost 5 years in Naples, Italy,almost nine years in Kings Mountain, NC and the latest move is to Aruba. Moving the bus was easiest because every-
thing stayed aboard. Some moves were short distances to a new rental and just involved a lot of trips. But at least 8 of those moves required us to sell, give away, or store with friends practically everything we owned in a 4’x8’ U-Haul trailer. In short order we seem to have always amassed a sizable amount of stuff that had to be dealt with the next time God’s nudge came and we moved. I believe it was comedian George Carlin who back in the 70’s had a routine about our cultural obsession with “stuff.” If I remember correctly, he talked about our need to buy bigger homes to house our stuff; to have utility sheds out back to take care of the overflow; big suitcases to carry some of our stuff with us when we travel, etc. He made it sound hilarious, but there probably was and still is a lot of truth in his comments. Jesus told His disciples in Matthew 6:1921,”Do not lay up for yourselves treasures
on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” I don’t think the LORD means that we can’t have possessions and nice homes in this life. But He more than likely is reminding us to keep things in perspective. As we have cleaned out for this move, I have been amazed at just how much stuff we had. Closets filled with more clothes than we could wear in a month without repetition or doing laundry. A dozen pair of shoes while many people in our modern world don’t even have one pair. Shelf after shelf of knick knacks and trinkets. Pantries filled with food that sometimes goes bad or out of date before we can consume it while much of the world goes to bed each night hungry. In the wilderness wandering, God told the Israelites to just gather enough manna for one day and to trust Him that there would
be more provided from heaven the next day. Jesus taught His disciples to pray in Matthew 6:11, “Give us this day our daily bread.” Just enough, and to trust Him for further provisions. I am told that a very rich man was once asked how much money was enough and he responded, “Just a little bit more.” I am afraid many of us must honestly plead guilty to that philosophy.’ A little girl was once asked to quote from memory the 23rd Psalm. She was hesitant and stammered a bit as she said,”The ...The Lord is my ..shepherd.” Trying to go on, she paused and almost gave up when suddenly her eyes brightened and she blurted out with confidence. “The Lord is my shepherd and He’s all I need.” It’s true. We aren’t going to take any of our stuff with us. Perhaps we all need to rethink just how much we really need here. I thank God for all His blessings and His promise in Philippians 4:19 to provide all I need, but I know one thing more for sure. Less stuff makes for an easier move!
Fellowship & Faith
Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member Life Enrichment Center 701 E. Gold St. Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church Kings Mountain YMCA 211 Cleveland Ave. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917 Burning Bush House of God 310 Long Branch Rd (KM) Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247 Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015
Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152 Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697 Church at Kings Mountain 108 E. Mountain St. (KM Women’s Club Bldg.) 704-739-1323
Macedonia Baptist Church
Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773
1101 S. Battleground Ave., Kings Mountain
Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477
El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174
Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310
Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 602 Canterbury Road 704-739-9939
David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555
Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496
Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com
Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road 704-739-8396
East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215
Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997
East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/KM Hwy. 704-739-7367 Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055 Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331
First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072 First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266 Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011 Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church 101 Benfield Rd. 704-740-7212 Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351
Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206
Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062
First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651
Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888
First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143
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Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000 Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714 Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516 Life of Worship Ministries 405 S. Cherokee St. 704-777-2927 Kings Mtn. Dream Center 1128 York Road 704-739-8496 Tim & Angie Goates, Pastors www.kmdreamcenter.com
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■ LIFESTYLES
Betty Sue Morris, Doris McGinnis and Linda Appling, left to right, are discussing plans for a fundraiser to be conducted by the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club to raise funds for scholarships. Photo by LOIS BLANTON
Rescue Mission to host BBQ Cleveland County Rescue Mission will host a BBQ luncheon and drop-in open house on Sept. 20 from 1-4 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church, 300 N. Lafayette St., in Shelby. Tickets are
$10 and may be purchased by contacting Jocelyn Hill at 704-751-1522. Donations may be made on-line at www. ccrm.org Proceeds from the luncheon will put the finishing
touches on the new Heart 2 Heart Place, an emergency shelter for homeless women and children. Private tours of the renovated facility at 301 N. Washington St. Shelby, will also be available.
Sharon C. Martin (middle) was the recipient of the 2015 Cleveland County Commission of Women- Distinguished Women award on Aug. 6 at the LeGrand Center in Shelby. She is employed by Hospice Cleveland County as Community Outrea Coordinator. Sharon was instrumental in increasing the number of Hospice admissions in the African American community over the last five years. She is an ordained Bishop, community advocate and cancer free for 10 years and motivational speaker. Left, Patti McMurry, VP of Hospisce Access Department, and right, Myra McGinnis,CEO Hospice Cleveland County.
Blue Ridge Realists exhibit opens Monday Julia Hunt Special to the Herald
The Blue Ridge Realists will be featured at the Depot by the Southern Arts Society September 1-28. These are North Carolina artists who, in the late 1960’s, depicted Western North Carolina in all its beauty: the mountains and vistas. Bob Timberlake and Ward Nichols founded the movement and they have been joined by many artists, some of whom still live and work in Western and Piedmont North Carolina. There will be a reception for the
public on Sept 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. to honor the artists and welcome visitors. Harpist Joan Johnson will also perform. The Southern Railway Depot on N. Piedmont Avenue was built in 1925. It served as a passenger and freight depot for many years. The train delivered mail and newspapers, carried men off to war, and took children on their first trip away from home, as the history of the Southern Arts Society tells it. In the mid 1960’s, trains no longer
stopped in Kings Mountain and now we see only freight trains as they speed through town. This place provides a glimpse into the past, helping to visualize the arrivals and departures through the years. In the late 1970’s. the City of Kings Mountain remodeled the depot for use as a Senior Center, and in 2002, the Southern Arts Society took possession of it and remodeled it further as a space for the display of art. There is also a space for classes and a gift shop
that sells fine art, ceramics, jewelry, wood and wearable art -- a scarf or a shawl, for instance. The Southern Arts Society was founded in 1984 by A B Snow, and other local artists. Their first meeting was in the old Depot, and it is now their home. They sponsor 12 shows a year, give lessons to children, ages 6-12 in the summer and sell calendars with 12 original pieces of art each year. They also participate in the Math camp for the public schools, showing uses for
the ruler, the protractor and the compass in art. More going on in town: The Kings Mountain Historical Museum has a display of historical foods: “Pig Pickin’ and Finger Licken’” this month. This touches on the production of food and its preparation. Their hours are Tuesday-Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.. The museum is having its annual fundraiser at the Patrick Center on September 12 at 5:30 p.m. This is the Reverse Raffle and Auction,
where the grand prize winner will receive $10,000. The Kings Mountain Little Theater is presenting the play, Born Yesterday, on September 25, 26 and October 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee at 3 p.m. on September 27. The Mauney Memorial Library is open the following hours: Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. -8 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Library is closed on Sunday.
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How Seniors Can Stop Robocalls Dear Savvy Senior, What can I do to stop the perpetual prerecorded robocalls I keep getting? I’m signed up with the National Do Not Call Registry, but it seems like I still get three or four robo telemarketing calls a day offering lower credit card interest rates, medical alert devices and more. Fed Up Senior Dear Fed Up, Millions of Americans on the National Do Not Call Registry (donotcall.gov) complain they still receive unwanted calls from robocallers. Why? Because most robocalls are scams run by con artists who are only trying to trick you out of your money, and they simply ignore the law. But there’s good news on the horizon. A few months ago, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) passed a rule giving telecommunication companies more leeway to block robocalls. Before this ruling, the FCC has always required phone companies to complete
all calls, much in the same way the postal service is required to deliver all your mail, even the junk. So, look for your phone service provider to start offering call-blocking tools in the future. But in the meantime, here are some things you can do to reduce those unwanted calls.
taneous ring” service that detects and blocks robocalls on a black list of known offender numbers. It isn’t 100 percent foolproof, but it is an extra layer of protection. To sign up, or see if Nomorobo works with your phone service provider, visit Nomorobo.com.
Set up “anonymous call rejection” option: This is a free landline-calling feature available from most telephone companies. It lets you screen out calls from callers who have blocked their caller ID information – a favorite tactic of telemarketers. To set it up, you usually have to dial *77 from your landline, though different phone services may have different procedures to set it up. Call your telephone service provider to find out if they offer this feature, and if so, what you need to do to enable it.
Buy a robocall-blocking device: If you don’t mind spending a little money, purchase a call-blocking device like the Sentry 2 ($59) or Digitone Call Blocker Plus ($100), sold at Amazon.com. These small devices, which plug into your phone line allow you to blacklist numbers you no longer wish to receive, and set up a whitelist, or manually program the phone to recognize and accept a certain number of safe numbers. Both devices are very effective.
Sign up for Nomorobo: This is a free service and works only if you have an Internet-based VoIP phone service. It does not work on traditional analog landlines or wireless phones. Nomorobo uses a “simul-
Don’t pick up: If you have a caller ID, another tip is to simply not answer the phone unless you recognize the number. But if you do answer and it’s a robocall, you should just hang up the phone. Don’t press 1 to speak to a live operator and don’t press any other number to complain
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Classified Deadline Friday 12 NOON NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CLEVELAND COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 15 SP 184 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF BARBARA C. COFFEY, Mortgagor, to John V. Schweppe, Trustee; WESLEY L. DEATON, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1698, PAGE 2492 BANK OF THE OZARKS, an Arkansas Banking Corporation, as successor by merger to FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA, Mortgagee. Dated July 14, 2010, recorded in Book 1600, at Page 215 Securing the original amount of $56,093.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Barbara C. Coffey, described above, in the Cleveland County Public Registry; default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the said Deed of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure; and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness; and under and by virtue of an order entered in the within entitled and numbered action by the Clerk of Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina on the 4th day of August, 2015, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse door in Shelby, North Carolina at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday the 16th day of September, 2015, the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot No. 12 of INDIAN TRAIL SUBDIVISION, Map No. 2, as shown in Book of Plats
Pets STUD FOR HIRE – Siberian Husky-Dark Gray & white with wolf brown trim. Blue eyes with plush coat. $50 + food up front and then $10/day for maintenance. Serious inquiries only. Call: 704-259-5052. (9/02 & 9/09)
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LEGALS NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CLEVELAND COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 13 SP 321 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF NORTH LAKES CLUB, LLC, Mortgagor, to DOUGLAS P. ARTHURS, Trustee: JEFFREY A. TAYLOR, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1659, PAGE 754 FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Mortgagee.
Employment SALON SPACE OPEN in Oak Grove Area in Kings Mountain for Hair Stylist, Manicurist, Esthetician and Massage Therapist. Reasonable rent. Call: 704-739-9142 or 704689-5322. (9/02, 09 &16) 16, Page 146, Cleveland County Registry, reference being made to said plat for further description of the foregoing property. The above described property is SUBJECT to those Restrictive Covenants in Book 1005, at Page 204 of the Cleveland County Registry. For title reference, see Book 1095, Page 74, Cleveland County Registry. THIS PROPERTY HAS THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: Parcel No. 41254 122 Teepee Drive Shelby, NC 28150 This sale is made subject to any excise or transfer taxes, all outstanding and unpaid Cleveland County and any city or town ad valorem property taxes as well as any and all other prior liens, defects and encumbrances involving said property, as well as a Clerk’s fee of $.45 per $100 on the purchase price. Notice is further hereby given that the successful bidder will be required to make a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Notice is further hereby given that the sale will be conducted pursuant to and subject to all of the provisions of Chapter 45, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina.
Dated May 18, 2010, recorded in Book 1596 at Page 978 Securing the original amount of $450,000.00 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by North Lakes Club, LLC, described above, in the Cleveland County Public Registry; default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the said Deed of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure; and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness; and under and by virtue of an order entered in the within entitled and numbered action by the Clerk of Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina on the 13th day of August, 2013, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse door in Shelby, North Carolina at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday the 16th day of September, 2015, the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: See Exhibit “A” THIS PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 1200 N. Washington Street, Shelby, NC 28150 This sale is made subject to excise and transfer
Notice is given that an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold.
CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN PUBLIC NOTICE
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of any such rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement to the effective date of the termination.
Lori Sutherland has applied for a conditional use permit for four to six chickens (hens) under the provisions of the Kings Mountain Zoning Ordinance for Urban Chickens (SR.34). The property is located at 417 Fulton Drive and is also identified as Tax Map KM-50, Block 1, Lot 3 – Parcel 9714.
This the 4th day of August, 2015.
APPLICATION RECEIVED FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. CUP 1-8-15
To receive a conditional use permit the applicant/property owner
taxes, all outstanding and unpaid Cleveland County and any city or town ad valorem property taxes as well as any and all other prior liens, defects and encumbrances involving said property, as well as a Clerk’s fee of $.45 per $100 on the purchase price. Notice is further hereby given that the successful bidder will be required to make a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Notice is further hereby given that the sale will be conducted pursuant to and subject to all of the provisions of Chapter 45, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina. Notice is given that an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of any such rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement to the effective date of the termination. This the 11th day of August, 2015. By: /s/ JEFFREY A. TAYLOR, Substitute Trustee (704) 740-5643 Exhibit “A” BEGINNING at an iron pin found located on the northernmost right of way of North Washington Street, said point and place of BEGINNING being the northwesternmost corner of that tract of land conveyed to North Lake Country Club, Incorporated by deed recorded in Deed Book 1595 at Page 1670 in the Cleveland County Registry; thence from said point and place of BEGINNING North 78 degrees 07 minutes 16 seconds East 70.23 feet to an iron pin found; thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 38 seconds
must comply with all requirements of the City of Kings Mountain Zoning Ordinance. The Board of Adjustment reviews the permit request under the quasi-judicial process.
(6) South 10 degrees 58 minutes 51 seconds West 221.46 feet to an iron pin found; thence with the northern margin of the right of way of Lake Street South 84 degrees 37 minutes 36 seconds West 279.84 feet to an iron pin found; thence with the boundary of the Cleveland County Healthcare property as described in Deed Book 1527 at Page 1618 in the Cleveland County Registry North 67 degrees 54 minutes 25 seconds West 274.32 feet to an iron pin set; thence with the boundary of the Delta Partners, LLC property as described in Deed Book 1508 at Page 420 and shown on that map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 30 at Page 123 in the Cleveland County Registry, the following six (6) calls: (1) North 05 degrees 34 minutes 16 seconds West 404.71 feet to an iron pin found; (2) North 38 degrees 14 minutes 54 seconds West 205.71 feet to an iron pin found; (3) North 88 degrees 14 minutes 11 seconds West 62.63 feet to an iron pin found; (4) South 43 degrees 40 minutes 08 seconds West 157.30 feet to an iron pin found; (5) South 65 degrees 16 minutes 26 seconds West 32.28 feet to an iron pin found; and (6) South 01 degrees 27 minutes 26 seconds West 72.13 feet to an iron pin found on the eastern margin of the right of way of North Washington Street; thence with the eastern margin of the right of way of North Washington Street, the following two (2) calls: (1) North 31 degrees 21 minutes 52 seconds West 115.43 feet to a railroad spike and (2) North 35 degrees 41 minutes 55 seconds West 11.97 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, containing 12.716 acres, more or less. The foregoing description is taken from that unrecorded survey entitled “Boundary Survey of 12.716 acres for North Lakes Club, LLC” dated April 14, 2010, and revised May 6, 2010, by Michael Larry Cloninger, Professional Land Surveyor. Being the identical property conveyed to the Grantor herein by deed recorded immediately prior hereto in the Cleveland County Register of Deeds. KMH 3689 (9/02 & 09/2015)
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West 4.24 feet to a concrete monument; thence with the boundary of the Don L. Yelton property as described in Deed Book 14 “X” at Page 437 in the Cleveland County Registry, the following two calls: (1) North 43 degrees 38 minutes 50 seconds East 170.04 feet to a concrete monument found and (2) South 88 degrees 15 minutes 16 seconds East 108.28 feet to an iron pin found; thence continuing with the Yelton property described above North 83 degrees 36 minutes 15 seconds East 431.93 feet to a calculated point in the center of the creek, said calculated point being the southwest corner of the Stephen M. Waldrep property as described in Deed Book 1272 at Page 2263 in the Cleveland County Registry; thence with the southern boundary of the Waldrep property described above, a boundary of the Yelton property described above, and the centerline of the creek, the following three (3) calls: (1) North 81 degrees 06 minutes 38 seconds East 77.80 feet to a calculated point; (2) North 64 degrees 17 minutes 37 seconds East 205.67 feet to a calculated point; and (3) North 74 degrees 38 minutes 26 seconds East 95.27 feet to a calculated point; thence leaving the centerline of the creek and with the boundary of the Yelton property described above South 88 degrees 0 minutes 23 seconds East 119.20 feet to an iron pin set; thence continuing with the boundary of the Yelton property described above the following two (2) calls: (1) South 08 degrees 56 minutes 20 seconds East 140.90 feet to a concrete monument found and (2) South 51 degrees 40 minutes 06 seconds West 109.80 feet to an iron pin found; thence with the common boundary of the Don L. Yelton property as described in Deed Book 1128 at Page 2360 in the Cleveland County Registry, the following six (6) calls: (1) South 32 degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds West 131.27 feet to an iron pipe found; (2) South 26 degrees 23 minutes 44 seconds East 100.17 feet to an iron pipe found; (3) South 13 degrees 28 minutes 38 seconds East 99.93 feet to an iron pipe found; (4) South 16 degrees 23 minutes 18 seconds West 100.11 feet to an iron pin found; (5) South 64 degrees 37 minutes 29 seconds West 99.90 feet to an iron pin found; and
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$10,000 in scholarship Holiday money for Grabert trash pickup schedule Sept. 7
Gregory Grabert, Jr., son of Dr. Gregory and Mrs. Estelle M. Grabert, has been awarded a $10,000 college scholarship from the Hunter Douglas Foundation. The scholarship is to be distributed in $1,250 increments over eight semesters, with a requirement of academic performance. Gregory is a 2015 graduate of Kings Mountain High School and is currently a freshman at NC State University, where he is enrolled in the Exploratory Studies program.
The city will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Garbage service will be on a one-day delay. Recycling service will be changed as follows: Routes 1 & 2 will be picked up on Tuesday; Routes 3, 4, & 5 will be on their regular schedule.
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Sheriff’s office reaches out to churches for emergency prep The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office takes emergency preparedness very seriously. Every day we work to protect our county and its citizens, but we can’t do it alone. That’s why we’re asking our faith based community to help us educate and engage those around them in the community and in their houses of worship. The Sheriff’s Office has developed a plan to assist churches in preparing for
an emergency should one arise in the church. It is our hope that this plan would give church members a basic knowledge of what to do in the event of an emergency and how to protect lives in the case that a situation arises within the church. Sheriff Alan Norman says, “We are living in a dangerous time in our history. Unfortunately, we are at the point where people are taking violence into the House
of God. Together, through awareness, education, and action, we can minimize vulnerabilities and ensure the protection of our houses of worship and its congregants.” If any church is interested in having a presentation given to their church or the leadership of the church, please contact Captain Joel Shores at 704-476-3053 or joel.shores@clevelandcounty.com
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Homecoming Sept. 6 Lighthouse Ministries, 1908 Shelby Road, will hold homecoming day on Sunday, Sept. 6 at 11 a.m. Soul Vision of Hendersonville will present special music. Pastor Don McNeely invites the public to attend the service and to the covered-dish luncheon following the service.
Ministers meet Sept. 3 Kings Mountain Ministerial Association will resume monthly meetings Sept. 3 at 12 noon at Mountain View Restaurant on King Street. All Kings Mountain pastors are encouraged to become involved in the Ministerial Association.
People’s Baptist Music Concert People’s Baptist Church will host the North and South Carolina Unified Worship Choir on Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. at 1010 Groves Street. Pastor John House says the concert is to bring fellowship back to churches and communities. Any other singers, musicians, and church choirs are welcome to participate with the group singing. The church will also be helping a needy family in the community.
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KM 61, EAST GASTON 42
Post Game KMHS vs. East Gaston August 28, 2015 YARDSTICK First downs Yds. Rushing Yds. Passing Passes Fumbles lost Punts Yds. Penalized
KM EG
KM 26 226 357 17-21-0 1 1-21 110
EG 19 230 217 12-22-1 0 4-33 95
BY THE NUMBERS Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 T 7 28 7 19 61 13 7 0 22 42
KM RUSHING - McCluney 22-158, McClain 1151, Wilson 1-1, Mosely 1-1, Burns 1-15. KM PASSING - Burns 17-21-357 KM RECEIVING - Merchant 8-180, Fredrick 3-76, Mosley 3-52, Bolin 3-49.
PLAYERS OF GAME SPECIAL TEAMS – Marquis Camp (kick coverage). J’Air McCluney and Kevin Mosley (kick returns). OFFENSE – Linemen Chance Fredrick, Collin Franks, Gage Kornegay, Keenan Baker, Nick Hayes; WR Jake Merchant 8-180 receiving, 2 TDs; RB J’Air McCluney 22-158 rushing, two TDs; TE Chance Fredrick 3-76 receiving, 1 TD. QB Darrin Burns 17-21 passing for 357 yards and 5 TDs. DEFENSE – Keenan Baker, Trevon Wilson, Max Peterson, Dre Bell, Fredrick, Jerdon Pressley (all had TFLs and/or sacks). PLAY OF THE GAME Trailing 13-7 after EG scored with no time remaining in the first period, J’Air McCluney returned the EG kickoff 86 yards to the EG two yard line to set up a TD burst up the middle by Darian McClain to give KM a 14-13 it would not relinquish.
HOW THEY DID IT FIRST QUARTER 7:21 – KM – J’Air McCluney 3 run (Micah Randall kick). 63yards, 9-play drive. McCluney 4-33 rushing. 4:23 – EG- Nick Ferens 5 run (pass failed). 0:00 – EG – Ferens 34 pass from Alex Adams (Jordan Helms kick). 96-yd. drive after Matt Theobald recovered KM fumble at EG 4. SECOND QUARTER 11:38 – KM – Darian McClain 2 run (Randall kick). Set up by McCluney’s 86 yd. KO return. 7:42 – KM – Merchant 62 pass from Burns (Randall kick). 84 yards, 5 plays. 5:31 – KM – Frederick 20 pass from Burns (Randall kick). 38 yards, 3 plays. McClain 2-18 rushing. 2:55 – EG – Adams 9 run (Jordan Helms kick). 61 yards, 7 plays. 0:22.8 – KM – Mosely 15 pass from Burns (Randall kick). 71 yards, 8 plays. Highlights receptions of 10 yards by Bolin, 14 by Merchant and 23 yard run by McCluney. THIRD QUARTER 11:04 – KM – McClain 8 run (Randall kick). 51 yards, 3 plays. Merchant 40-yard reception. FOURTH QUARTER 11:49 – KM – Mosely 32 pass from Burns (Randall kick). 76 yards, 7 plays. Bolin 11 yard reception, McClain 12 yard run, McCluney 16 yard run. 8:57 – EG – Ferens 30 pass from Adams (Adams run). 49-yd. drive, 7 plays. 3:39 – KM – Merchant 16 pass from Burns (kick failed). 70 yards, 10 plays. Highlights Frederick’s 36-yard catch and run down left sideline and Merchant’s leaping TD catch over EG’s 5-11 DB JC Abernathy in far edge of end zone. 3:01 - EG – Ferens 54 pass from Adams (Spurling run). 54 yards, 3 plays including Adams’ 15 keeper around left end. 1:26 – KM – McCluney 27 run (kick failed). 3 plays, 54 yards with McCluney gaining all 54 yards. 1:00 – EG – Adams 23 run (run failed). Ferens 19 yard reception. THIS WEEK Forestview at Kings Mountain, 7:30 Friday, Gamble Stadium.
Kings Mountain’s Jake Merchant runs behind the blocking of Keenan Baker (63) after catching a pass in Friday’s game at East Gaston. (Photos by KM Herald)
Mountaineers outgun Warriors, fifth highest points KM’s scored The spread offense that hit high school football several years ago was designed to get the ball in the hands of “skill” players and make the opposing defense have to cover the entire playing field. Kings Mountain and East Gaston ran their spreads so effectively Friday night at Mount Holly’s Arrowhead Stadium, the defenses just could not keep pace with the quick backs and receivers. The teams put 103 points on the scoreboard and accumulated 1,030 yards of total offense, with the visiting Mountaineers coming out on top 61-42. The Mountaineers scored on 9 of their 11 possessions – one other was stopped at the East Gaston four yard line on a fumble – and put up their fourth highest point total since the school began
playing football in 1922. The Mountaineers defeated Bessemer City 68-0 and Burns 63-7 in 1999, and shutout R-S Central 62-0 in 2001 and Draughn 62-0 last year. In addition, junior quarterback Darrin Burns, who connected on 17 of his 21 pass attempts, broke the school record for most passing yards in a single game (357) and tied the record for most touchdown passes in a single game (5). Cameron Harris threw for 344 yards and five touchdowns in a 2011 playoff game against Asheville Erwin at Gamble Stadium. “There were two good offenses going at it out there,” said Mountaineer coach Greg Lloyd. “Our defense played well. We just had some trouble with their See EAST GASTON, Page 4B
Kings Mountain’s Kavin Mosley (2) has his eye on the ball for one of his two touchdowns as East Gaston defender Jacob Colvard (10) loses his footing.
Forestview here Friday Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers play their final “Gaston County” game Friday at 7:30 p.m. when Forestview’s Jaguars come to John Gamble Stadium for a 7:30 kickoff. Forestview brings a 1-1 record into the contest. The Jaguars defeated Providence Day in their season opener and dropped a close 23-20
decision last week at Clover. Forestview has been bothered early by some injuries, but the Jaguars are mending and expect to make a run for their second straight Big South Conference championship. “They’ve shown some signs of being really good again,” says KM Coach
Greg Lloyd. “They’ve been banged up but are getting healthier. Their defense is a lot better than people realize.” The Jaguars have one of the top backs in the state in Moe Neal, who has committed to Syracuse. “He is probably the best running back we’ll see, along with Tre Harbison
from Crest,” Lloyd said. “If he gets loose he’s gone. We’ll have to do our best to hem him up.” Lloyd sees this game as the Mountaineers’ toughest yet. “It’s not going to be easy,” he said. “It will be a good ball game. They’ve See FORESTVIEW, Page 4B
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Kings Mountain High School Sports This Week Wednesday, Sept. 2 4 p.m. – High school tennis, Kings Mountain at RS Central. 4:30 – High school volleyball, Kings Mountain at RS Central (JV/V DH). 6 p.m. – High school soccer, Kings Mountain at RS Central (varsity only). Thursday, Sept. 3 4 p.m. – Middle school soccer and softball, Kings Mountain at Burns. 7 p.m. – High school JV football, Kings Mountain at Forestview. Friday, Sept. 4 7:30 – High school football, Forestview at Kings Mountain.
Tuesday, Sept. 8 2 p.m. – High school golf, all SMAC teams at River Bend. 4 p.m. – Middle school soccer and softball, Shelby at Kings Mountain. 4 p.m. –High school tennis, Kings Mountain at Forestview. 4:30 – High school cross country, SMAC pre-conference meet at RS Central. Wednesday, Sept. 9 4:30 – High school volleyball, Chase at Kings Mountain (JV/V DH). 5 p.m. – Middle school football, Kings Mountain at Crest. 6 p.m. – High school soccer, Chase at Kings Mountain, varsity only.
KM runners compete in Western NC Carnival Kings Mountain High’s cross country teams competed in the annual Western North Carolina Carnival at Jackson Park in Hendersonville Saturday. Over 1,400 runners from four states participated. Leading the Mountaineers was Malachi Wingate with a 20.05 in the invitational race. He finished in 117th place. Other KM finishers included Austin McKee (142), Bryson Key (147), Caleb Barnes (222), Zachary Falls (226), Isaac Barnes (229) and Trevor Rhea (231). The KM women’s team was led by freshman Nicola
Bridges who ran 23:45 to finish 58th in the women’s invitational race. Other KM finishers included Mariah Roberts (124), Caroline Foster (134), Conner Calhoun (146), McKay Williamson (154), Kassidy Hamrick (165) and Georgia Moss (174). Kings Mountain was scheduled to open its regular season at home yesterday against Ashbrook, East Gaston, Bessemer City and Crest. The Mountaineers will compete in the first SMAC preconference run Tuesday at 4:30 at R-S Central.
HOF barbecue Sept. 25 at KMHS The annual Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame barbecue will be held Friday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the lobby of B.N. Barnes Auditorium at Kings Mountain High School. The cost is $8 per plate. All plates are carry out. Orders of five or more plates
can be delivered. All proceeds go to support KMHS athletics and scholarships for senior athletes. Kings Mountain will be hosting rival Shelby in a South Mountain Athletic Conference game at 7:30 that night.
Kings Mountain’s Luke Rikard (11) scored two goals in the Mountaineers’ season opening win over the Cherryville Ironmen. (Photos by Gary Smart)
Mountaineer kickers beat Draughn in first SMAC game Kings Mountain High got its SMAC soccer season underway last Wednesday with a 3-2 victory over Draughn in Valdese. Brian Lysek scored all three goals for the Mountaineers. The Mountaineers dug themselves out of a hole in the first half after trailing 2-0. Lysek scored two goals to tie the contest at halftime, then headed home the game winner with six minutes remaining. In JV action, the Mountaineers won, 2-1, with goals by Ali Murdan and Travis Wright. Rushi Patel and Richard Fernandez split goalkeeping duties. In a makeup game Wednesday, the varsity Mountaineers shutout North Gaston’s Wildcats 3-0. The visiting Mountaineers wasted little time in getting on the scoreboard. At the five minute mark, Lysek took a pass from Jordan Sweezy and slotted the ball past a diving keeper for a 1-0 lead. The teams went end to end for the next 14 minutes before Sweezy scored off a perfectly placed backup ball from Lysek for a 2-0 halftime advantage. The second half saw a very determined North Gaston team fight tooth and nail but they could not penetrate the Mountaineer defense. Will Robinson, Bailey Goodson, Adam Kiser and
Kings Mountain’s Josue Molina heads the ball in match with Cherryville. Justin Queen had outstanding games in the back for the Mountaineers. Senior keeper Jarrett Ledford was very solid in goal and recorded the second shutout in three matches. The final goal was set up by a super through ball to Luke Rikard who beat
the keeper and slid the ball across the goal mouth to Lysek for the final goal. The JV Mountaineer kickers recorded a history book first as they shutout and disqualified the Wildcat JV team with a 9-0 victory. Justin Watkins led all scorers with a hat trick. Kings Mountain’s var-
sity shutout Cherryville 6-0 in a non-conference game the previous Saturday at John Gamble Stadium. Nolan Raby and Rikard scored two goals each to pace the KM attack. Lysek and Sweezy added one goal each. Ledford and John Harris shared the shutout in goal.
Kings Mountain’s Tyler Osborne tries to turn the corner on the Charlotte Christian defense in Thursday’s JV game at Gamble Stadium. (Photo by KM Herald)
JV Mountaineers lose opener 28-12 Charlotte Christian recovered an onside kick to open the game, scored three plays later and rolled to a 28-12 victory over Kings Mountain in the Mountaineers’ opening JV game Thursday night at John Gamble Stadium. Ricky Kofoed’s 25yard touchdown reception and Josh Eboboko’s twopoint conversion run put the Knights on top 8-0. They added two more TD receptions – one each by Eboboko and Jacob Giller - to go up 22-0 before the Mountaineers could dent the scoreboard.
Holden Turner’s 26yard TD reception put KM on the board with 1:23 left in the half. Christian got a 41-yard TD reception by Michael Whittle to increase the Knights’ lead to 28-6 in the third quarter. Kings Mountain’s final touchdown came in the final minute when quarterback Kaylon Wade scored on a five-yard run. Ian Bishop and Stefan Chisolm each recovered a fumble for the KM defense. The Mountaineers travel to Forestview Thursday for a 7 p.m. contest.
Kings Mountain’s Jordan Sweezy (19) battles a Cherryville player for control of the ball in non-conference soccer action at Gamble Stadium. KM won 6-0.
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Déjà vu Draughn hands Mountaineer spikers third loss in three seasons in SMAC
Kings Mountain’s Ashton Withers goes for a kill in last week’s volleyball match with arch rival Shelby at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium. (Photos by Gary Smart)
Kings Mountain’s Shaniya Portee keeps the ball in play for the Lady Mountaineers in last week’s 3-2 victory over North Gaston.
As Yogi Berra would say, it was like Déjà vu all over again. Kings Mountain High’s women’s volleyball team has lost only three conference games since joining the South Mountain Athletic 2A/3A Conference in 2013. All three have been to Draughn High School. The Lady Mountaineers saw the host Lady Wildcats come back from an early 2-1 deficit to post that third victory, 19-25, 25-18, 14-25, 25-22, 15-10 Wednesday in Valdese. Draughn improved to 4-0 in the SMAC and shares the early season lead with its closest rival, East Burke, which is located just across I-40 in Icard. Kings Mountain fell to 2-1 in the SMAC and 3-1 overall heading into a game with Cleveland County rival Crest Monday at Parker Gym. Kings Mountain fell behind early in the first set before Draughn grabbed the lead late and held on to win. With the match tied at 1-all, the Lady Mountaineers closed out the third set with a 16-5 run to win by 25-14. But Draughn wasn’t to be outdone on its home floor. The Lady Cats led all the way in set four to tie the match at 2-all and fought from behind four times to finally grab a 10-9 lead and hold off the Lady Mountaineers in the deciding fifth game.
Kings Mountain’s Sara Pasour sets up a teammate for a point in last week’s volleyball game with Shelby at the KMHS gym. KM 3, SHELBY 0 The Lady Mountaineers won their second straight conference game last week against Shelby 25-19, 2514, 25-11 at Parker Gym. Ka’Myiah Pressley recorded 10 kills. Leeasia Rhodes added five and Shaniya Portee four. Sara Pasour had 23 assists. Ashton Withers had 14 aces and four digs, and Gretchen Boyles had six digs.
of the conference on Tuesday and came from behind to edge a good North Gaston team 25-18, 21-25, 2125, 25-21, 15-11 at Parker Gym. Portee had 10 kills, and Rhodes and Withers had nine apiece. Pasour dished out 34 assists and had 26 digs. Boyles had 22 digs, Rhodes 19 and Withers 14. Boyles and Pressley each had five aces and Pressley added three blocks.
KM 3, N. GASTON 2 The KM ladies went out
Kings Mountain’s Leeasia Rhodes bumps a serve in last week’s non-conference match with North Gaston at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium.
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EAST GASTON: Mounties put up fifth highest point total at KMHS From Page 1B offense. Our offensive line played very well. We had a good mix of running and passing.” There was no clue of what was to come when Kings Mountain’s defense held the Warriors to three and out on the game’s opening possession. It took little time for the Mountaineers to show their offensive strength as they took over after a punt on their own 37 and scored in nine plays on a two-yard touchdown run by J’Air McCluney, who would finish with 158 yards rushing and two touchdowns. East Gaston answered with a six play, 68-yard drive that ended with Nick Ferens scoring from five yards out, but the Warriors failed on a two-point conversion try, leaving KM up 7-6. Kavin Mosely returned the ensuing kickoff 80 yards to the Warrior eight, but the Mountaineers committed their only turnover two plays later. The host team drove 96 yards to score on Adams’ 34-yard pass to Ferens and go up 13-7 as the first quarter ended. The air show was on after that, with KM scoring on its next six possessions to take a 42-20 lead. The Mountaineers punted for their only time on their second possession of the second half, but scored on their final three possessions to stay at least three touchdowns ahead the rest of the way. Kings Mountain ran
for 226 yards. Burns’ five TD passes went to Mosely (2), Jake Merchant (2) and Chance Fredrick (1). Burns and his teammates, who got great blocking from the offensive line, were able to take advantage of four talented receivers – Merchant with a personal career high eight receptions for 180 yards, Chance Fredrick 3-76, Mosley 3-52 and Madisyn Bolin 3-49. Kings Mountain accumulated 583 yards total offense, but their total yardage was even higher than that as Mosley and McCluney combined for 166 yards on their two long kick returns. East Gaston rolled up 447 yards of offense with a strong running attack featuring quarterback Alex Adams and fullback Tyler Spurling, and an excellent passing game featuring Adams to Ferens. Spurling gained 162 yards rushing and Ferens, listed on the EG roster as an “athlete,” which he proved to be, caught seven passes for 155 yards and three touchdowns. “It was a sweet win,” Coach Lloyd said. “We took some strides. We made some mistakes but we saw some improvement.” Despite giving up 42 points, Lloyd said the defense played well. “When you can run and throw and have the experience they (East Gaston) have, it takes a really strong defense to stop it,” he said. “Both offenses did a good job exposing the other team’s weaknesses. I’m glad we scored as many points as we did.”
FORESTVIEW: KMHS faces reigning Big South champs From Page 1B had some success here (at Gamble Stadium). It seems like in the past we’ve won over there and they’ve won over here. We’re going to have to get ready and see if we can get better.” The Mountaineers should go into the game at full strength. Linebacker Bryan Sanders was injured early in last week’s game and has a badly bruised forearm but should play. Darian McClain continues to be hampered by a sore shin. Lloyd has been pleased with how some younger players have blended in
with the offense and feels if they continue to progress the team will be in good shape. “Darrin Burns was very poised and accurate last week,” he said. “He threw good balls for the receivers to catch, and they showed they can catch them. I hope there’s a lot more of that coming. “With (Kavin) Mosely on one side and (Jake) Merchant on the other, (Madisyn) Bolin at the slot and Chance Fredrick at tight end, he has some good receivers and we’re trying to get them all involved. Our offensive line is really blocking well and giving them good support.”
SMAC 2A/3A STANDINGS Team Conf. All KMHS 0-0 2-0 Crest 0-0 2-0 Burns 0-0 2-0 Shelby 0-0 2-0
RS Central0-0 East Ruth. 0-0 Draughn 0-0 Chase 0-0 E. Burke 0-0
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These three young ladies make up Kings Mountain High’s 2015 golf team which opened South Mountain 2A/3A play Tuesday at Kings Mountain Country Club against Crest, Draughn and East Burke. Left to right, Samantha Mayes, Sarah Drennan and Natalie Lutz. At right, Natalie Lutz putts for a birdie on hole 4. (Photos by KM Herald)
KMHS golfers open season Kings Mountain High’s women’s golf team opened its season last Wednesday at Kings Mountain Country Club with a 164-184 victory over Gastonia Ashbrook. Freshman Natalie Lutz of Kings Mountain was medalist with a 42. Other KM scores were Sarah
Drennan 60 and Samantha Mayes 63. The Lady Mountaineers hosted the first South Mountain Athletic Conference match Monday afternoon at KMCC. East Burke won with a 154 score, with Crest finishing second at 157. Kings
Mountain shot 161 and Draughn 185. Kings Mountain’s Natalie Lutz, Brianna Plummer of Crest and Morgan Byles of East Burke shared medalist honors with 42s. Other KM scores were Sarah Drennan 56 and Samantha Mayes 63.
Kings Mountain was scheduled to host Ashbrook Tuesday afternoon and will travel to River Bend on September 8 for another SMAC match. Crest will be the host.
KM tennis undefeated, first SMAC game today Kings Mountain High’s women’s tennis team is 3-0 entering South Mountain Athletic Conference play. The Lady Mountaineers play R-S Central today in their first league game. The Lady Mounties disposed of Lincolnton 7-1 in their opener and defeated the Lady Wolves again last week 7-0 in a match shortened by darkness and lightning. The Lady Mountaineers played Burns last Thursday in what would have been their SMAC opener. KM’s #1 player, Natalie Lutz, had finished her match with a 6-0, 6-0 win and seeds two through five had each won their first set and were leading their second. The #6 seed was leading in the first set when the match was postponed because of weather. Unless the match is re-scheduled, it will not count. In their latest match Thursday, the KM ladies defeated Polk County 8-1 for their third straight win. Presently the Lady Mountaineers are being led by Lutz, who is undefeated in singles play and has yet to lose a game in four matches. After losing five seniors from last year’s team, including Natalie’s older sister Maddie, one would think
The Kings Mountain High tennis team is unbeaten entering SMAC play today. Front row, left to right, Natalie Lutz, Kassie Johnson, Amber Belcher, Carrigan Leatehrman and MC Johnson. Back, Olivia Brucker, Jasmine Guy, Kayla Condrey, Hallie Hunt and Coach Rick Henderson. (Photo by KM Herald) the Mountaineers are in a rebuilding session, Coach Rick Henderson said. “We have a very strong freshman class with the talents of Lutz, Kassie Johnson and MC Johnson,” Henderson said. “I am becoming very optimistic that we could make a run for the conference championship. Typically, having seven freshmen out of a total of 11 players one would think that
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Carrigan Leatherman (KM) d. Trinity Branham 6-1, 6-1; Amber Belcher (KM) d. Bella Marinon 6-2, 6-2; Kayla Condrey (KM) d. Sara Woods 6-0, 6-0.
Singles Natalie Lutz (KM) d. Rhian Alley 6-0, 6-0; Kassie Johnson (KM) d. Haven Dufford 6-3, 6-2; MC Johnson (KM) d. Juniper Walter Egger 6-0, 6-0;
Doubles Lutz/MC Johnson (KM) d. Alley/Dufford 8-0; Jasmine Guy/A. Baker (KM) d. Branham/Marino 8-1; Walter Egger/Woods (PC) d. Hallie Hunt/O. Brucker 8-3.
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CITY’S PLANS: for second natural gas station From Page 1A
In another agenda item involving the new power plant city council directed the city clerk to investigate a petition for voluntary annexation by NTE Carolinas of 297 acres of land on Gage Road. In other actions, Council +awarded financing of a 2016 Ford F350 4x4 standard cab truck, 2016 F-350 XL 4x4 regular cab truck, 2016 Kubota Excavator with Hydraulic Breaker and 2016 John Deere 130G excavator to Carolina Alliance Bank in the amount of $232,76490 with an interest rate of 1/76% with financing terms of 5 years. The 4x4 standard Cav Ford truck is for the Gas Department, cost $35,597;
the 4x4 regular cab Ford truck is for the water/sewer maintenance department, cost $39, 590.70; the mini Excavator is for Water/ Sewer maintenance, cost $58,990; and the John Deere Excavator is for the Moss Lake Department, cost $127,608.16. +authorized the mayor to execute a grant contract ( Moss Lake reservoir) dredging contract No. 6657 between NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) and the City of Kings Mountain for reimbursement to the water department for dredging over a 3-year period valued at $65,000. +scheduled public hearing for Sept. 29, 2015 at 6 p.m. to consider a zoning
ordinance text amendment for Article V11- Section 7.1- table of permitted and conditional uses – truck washing page 67and the addition of SR 36 page 103H. +scheduled public hearing for Sept. 29, 2015 at 6 p.m. for a text amendment regarding special requirements for campgrounds proposed by Michael Brown, owner of Hound Campground. +approved a budget amendment to appropriate $10,000 from general fund balance to the cemetery department to cover the cost to replace two lawnmowers. +approved resolution awarding a downtown incentive facade grant not to exceed $6,000 to J. Houston Properties, LLC, 203 S.
Battleground Avenue. .+scheduled public hearing for Sept. 29 on request of Dennis Bolin to create a solar farm overlay that replaces an existing solar overlay on a portion of property located at the intersection of Hardin Drive and Stoney Point Road. The new solar farm overlay replaces the old solar farm overlay because its size and location are being changed. +after public hearing city council amended the zoning text amendment to allow a upholstery and furniture repair use in the Central Business zone as long as that use has off-street parking suitable for its de-
livery vehicle. +after public hearing city council approved a site plan amendment to a conditional use rezoning request by Eric Bergstrom and Edy Jakubiak for property located at 125 Grand View Drive. They want to convert a workshop/garage into a single family dwelling. By amending the conditional use ordinance the board okayed a horse boarding/training facility to include a barn, pastures, arenas and parking with donkeys, goats, p igs, cows and chickens only as pets and not for agricultural purposes as a single family farmette.
WOMAN'S CLUB: to sponsor Meet the Candidates From Page 1A
Lois Blanton, club reporter, said plans were made for the Sept. 19 forum at the recent meeting of 20 members. She reported that members are offering pecans for sale as a fundraiser and that a recent yard sale was a huge success with proceeds to the club's scholarship fund. The annual Fall Festival will beheld Oct. 21 and Breakfast with Santa is scheduled for Nov. 21.
NEISLER: vows more ‘open’ leadership From Page 1A
New York and Washington, D.C., jolted the nation and awakened fresh fears of terrorism on U.S. soil. Since 2008, much of the country is still grappling with the effects of one of the sharpest economic downturns in the nation’s history. With the arrival of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, social media has radically changed the way people communicate and share ideas. Locally, Kings Mountain has seen an uptick in manufacturing jobs in the past five years. Still, many in the state and in the city are unemployed or underemployed. Now many see a possible Catawba Indian casino that may build in Kings Mountain as a possible jobs boon. Neisler has been listening to what people say about that, too. “I never thought I alone knew what was best for Kings Mountain,” said Neisler, who said that while he’s not opposed to a regional casino being built in town, he stands by others who say that city leaders should have asked for input before throwing their support behind such an idea. “The process of researching the deal and building support by (those in city and
county government) should have been more transparent,” said Neisler. “It was a conversation early on that I don’t think was very open. That’s what I’ve heard loud and clear from people. They’re more upset about not having their views heard. That wouldn’t happen with me. There would have been a forum.” Nevertheless, Neisler contends that “it’s very difficult to legislate morality” and that as far as the casino goes, “it’s all out of our hands now -- we’ve got no say in the matter.” For Neisler, who also served on city council from 1989-1991, campaigning in the 21st century is different than 15 to 20 years ago. “Things are so different now, but I’ve really embraced social media,” Neisler said, referring to a Facebook page he has created for his campaign. He’s also employed E-Canvas, a smart phone app that pinpoints where registered voters live. (Neisler’s Facebook page is called Scott Neisler for Mayor 2016). “We didn’t have this in the 90s, this technology,” said Neisler, who holds a health and physical education degree from Florida Southern College. “But I
think an informed electorate is a better electorate.” Neisler, who since 2009 has owned and operated the radion station WGNC, says he sees the mayoral job as part CEO and part public relations specialist. “The way it reads is that the mayor runs the public meeting; he’s also a ceremonial leader,” Neisler said, referring to the city’s official job description for the mayor’s post. “He serves at the pleasure of the city council … and has the right to give recommendations to city council as he sees fit.” In Kings Mountain’s city council, the mayor votes only on issues before the six-person board in the event of ties, which are rare. If elected, Neisler said he would like to see change in the way the city is divided into wards. Now there are five; he’d like to reduce that number to four. Currently, there are two at large members of the council; he’d like to see that number boosted to three. “(Running) has really got my juices flowing again,” Neisler said. “I’m excited about it.” Neisler, a father of two, has for six years been married to Dawn Neisler, who has four children.
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LEGALS NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CLEVELAND COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 13 SP 471 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF CHRISTOPHER E. JOHNSON, Mortgagor, to The Schweppe Law Firm, P.A., Trustee; WESLEY L. DEATON, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1665, PAGE 2404 BANK OF THE OZARKS, an Arkansas Banking Corporation, as successor by merger to FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA, Mortgagee. Dated March 31, 2005, recorded in Book 1445, at Page 1443 Securing the original amount of $139,000.00 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Christopher E. Johnson, described above, in the Cleveland County Public Registry; default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the said
Deed of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure; and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness; and under and by virtue of an order entered in the within entitled and numbered action by the Clerk of Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina on the 19th day of November, 2013, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse door in Shelby, North Carolina at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday the 16th day of September, 2015, the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an existing iron pin in the West side of Bethlehem Church Road, Ervin Bolin’s Northeast corner, said iron pin being North 33-43-19 West 200.0 feet from the centerline of State Road 2235, and runs thence from the BEGINNING corner with Bolin’s line South 32-00-49 West 154.64 feet to an existing iron pin, John B. Jones’ corner; thence with Jones line South 83-00 West 240.00 feet to an existing iron pin, Harry Hughes corner, thence North 1-56-30 West 526.62 feet to an existing iron pin in the line of Gary Kiser; thence South
84-56 East 100.08 feet to an existing iron pin on the West side of Bethlehem Church Road; thence with the West side of Bethlehem Church Road, South 33-43-19 East 429.32 feet to an existing iron pin, the point of BEGINNING, containing 2.683 acres, as surveyed for Christopher E. Johnson, by David C. Caldwell, RLS, on October 24, 1994. Title Reference: See Deed Recorded Book 1422 Page 1341 Cleveland County Registry. Also included herein is a right of way for ingress and egress as recorded in Book 1034, Page 40 of the Cleveland County Registry. THIS PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 704 BETHLEHEM CHURCH ROAD KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086 This sale is made subject to all any excise or transfer taxes, all outstanding and unpaid Cleveland County and any city or town ad valorem property taxes as well as any and all other prior liens, defects and encumbrances involving said property, as well as a Clerk’s fee of $.45 per $100 on the purchase price. Notice is further hereby given that the successful bidder will be required to make a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of
the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Notice is further hereby given that the sale will be conducted pursuant to and subject to all of the provisions of Chapter 45, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina. Notice is given that an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of any such rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement to the effective date of the termination. This the 10th day of August, 2015. By: /s/ Wesley L. Deaton, Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 2459 Denver, NC 28037 (704) 489-2491 KMH3690 (9/02 &09/2015)
CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PLANNING AND ZON-ING BOARD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 AT 5:30 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL CASE NO. Z- 1-8-15 The City of Kings Mountain is requesting a Zoning Ordinance Text change for Article VII: Section 7.1 – Table of Permitted and Con-ditional Uses – Truck Washing (page 67) and the addition of SR 36 – Truck Washing (Page 103H). The proposed text amendment would allow for transfer truck washing in General Business Districts. CASE NO. Z-2-8-15 Mike Brown is request-ing a Zoning Ordinance Text change for Article VIII Special Require-ment Notes to the Ta-ble of Permitted and Conditional Uses – SR 26 – Recreational Ve-hicles Parks and Campgrounds (page 102B). The proposed amendment
would change the length of stay from 28 days in the campground to not more than 2 years on the same site. It would also eliminate the re-quirement for restroom and bathhouse facilities to be within 300 feet of any camp space. CASE NO. Z-3-8-15 Dennis Bolin is requesting to create a new solar farm overlay that replaces an exist-ing solar farm overlay on a portion of property located at the intersec-tion of Hardin Drive and Stoney Point Road. The property is also known as a por-tion of KM 4-24, Block 1 and Lot 36U, Parcel 10800. A copy of the applica-tion and the proposed text amendments may be obtained at the Planning Department or you may call 734-4595 for additional information. You are welcome to attend the Planning and Zoning Board Meeting on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. to express your opinion on the application and the text amendments. KMH3692 (9/02/15)
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KMHS Class of 1980 reunion Oct. 9-10 The KMHS Class of 1980 is holding its 35th reunion on Oct. 9 and 10. Friday, class members will meet for a tailgate party from 5 to 7 p.m. prior to the 7:30 Kings Mountain/Crest football game at John Gamble Stadium. Cost is $10 per person (football game cost
not included). Refreshments will be served. The reunion is scheduled the following day at Kings Mountain’s American Legion from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cost is $25 per person ($50 per couple) in advance until Sept. 30. After this date cost will be $30 a person ($60 a
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couple). Make checks or cashiers checks payable to Carl Burton. Money orders also accepted. Mail to: Carl Burton 112 Country Meadows Lane Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086
Hoyle House holding open house, Sept. 12 The Hoyle Historic Homestead Board of Directors is inviting members of the public to attend the 24th Annual Open House. The Homestead is located at 1214 Dallas-Stanley Highway, Dallas, NC. This event is free of charge to all who wish to participate. When: Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guided tours of the house will be available.
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music of Soldiers of the Cross, who will perform gospel and bluegrass selections. Local historical societies and genealogists will be on hand to discuss family and local history. Some of those attending are Broad River Genealogical Society, Gaston-Lincoln Genealogical Society, Mount Holly Historical Society, Belmont Historical Society, Lincoln County Histor-
ical Association, and Cherryville History Museum. Exhibits will be provided by Schiele Museum of Natural History, Piedmont Fiber Guild and Gaston County Museum of Art and History. Food will be available to purchase. For more information contact Jeff Pruett 704-9227681 x 105 or jeff.pruett@ gastongov.com
Haas foundation grant helps support machining students at CCC Cleveland Community College has received a $15,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation to help support students in the machining program at the College. The grant dollars are available to assist with the tuition of currently enrolled and new students. There is a demand for machinists at local companies. CCC has been working with local industry to attract students to this field and help fill vacant positions. The grant money from the Gene Haas Foundation will help attract students who might not think they can afford to attend classes. CCC offers diploma and certificate programs in Computer-Integrated Machining.
Students in these programs gain a basic understanding of measuring tools and setup of equipment such as lathes, milling machines and drill presses. They also learn the skills necessary to take a production idea from concept to finished product. Graduates of the one-year diploma program should qualify for employment as machining technicians in high-tech manufacturing, specialty machine shops, fabrication industries and more. Wages vary by location and industry, but in general machinists can earn about $40,000 per year and more, depending upon skill level and experience. The fall semester has started, but it’s never too
early to start thinking about going back to school. Visit clevelandcc.edu, click on Programs & Courses, then Programs of Study to find more information on Computer-Integrated Machining and other programs the College offers. About Gene Haas Foundation The Gene Haas Foundation was established by Gene Haas in 1999 to support efforts that help feed and shelter families in need, improve the lives of children, and offer education opportunities. Haas is founder and owner of Haas Automation, Inc., a machine tool builder that manufactures machine tools and accessory tooling.
From left to right, Ronnie Wilson, Spud Wells, Toney Wells and Robert Scism are seen in this photo from the 2013 Y tournament. The 5th Annual Kings Mountain Family YMCA Golf Tournament is on Friday, October 2, at River Bend YMCA Golf Course. Registration and lunch begins at noon. Range balls
available and putting green will be open. Shotgun start 1 p.m. Format: Captain’s choice. Prizes for longest drives, closet to pins and Prizes to winners. $260.00 per team /
$65.00 per player – includes range balls, Lunch and play. For more information contact the Kings Mountain YMCA at 704-739-9631 or visit CleveCoYMCA.org
Democrats meet Thursday, Sept. 10 The Executive Committee of the Cleveland County Democratic Party will meet on Thursday, Sept. 10, 6PM, Ichiban's Buffet Restaurant, 1712 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby. Please note the change in time. Those wishing to purchase dinner are asked to arrive early in order to eat before or during the meeting. The Democrat Party will work on getting out the vote for this fall's nonpartisan general election, fundraising for the active political year ahead, and presenting the party in its traditional booth at the county fair in October.
"As a party, we hope to encourage turn-out well above the typical low percentage for nonpartisan elections," Joyce Sheaffer, CCDP chair. "One key way to do that is provide voters information about what offices are at stake and when and where to cast their ballots." Among 13 area towns and cities, the Nov. 3 election will determine eight mayors and 37 local governing board members. It will also determine five seats on the county board of education and four on the district water board. Before then, there will be an Oct. 6 primary for Shelby voters
relating to the Ward 2 city council seat. The CCDP has updated its www.clevelanddems.org website to provide voters election FAQs, candidate listings, and links to elections board resources. In addition to the Executive Committee voting members, the Sept. 10 meeting is open for attendance by any interested Democrat registered in the county. "We especially welcome volunteers, past leaders, and newcomers wanting to know more about the party and local political activities," Sheaffer said.
WELCOME BACK TO BEING YOU. You already know that joint pain keeps you from doing many of the things you love to do. But did you know that joint replacement may ease your pain considerably? Today’s surgical techniques mean recovery time is shorter than you might think so you can go from being down-and-out to taking a three-point shot in less time.
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Sheriff Norman offers tips for a safe Labor Day weekend With the approach of the Labor Day weekend, Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman asks all citizens to join him in making this Labor Day holiday period a happy and enjoyable one for all. Traditionally during the Labor Day holiday, our highways experience one of the highest traffic flows of the year. The sheriff reminds all Cleveland County residents to follow these safety tips: • Always shift your attention every few seconds, constantly scanning the road ahead and behind you. Never blankly stare ahead
nor fix your gaze on one point on the road. • When passing an automobile, always glance at the ground beside the front wheel of the car you intend to pass. You will know instantly if the car is about to veer - giving you an extra few seconds to respond. • You should pull out into the opposite lane of traffic when passing while you are still well behind the car in front. This should give you some time and space to build up speed and will enable you to pull back into your own lane should the need arise. Never cut abruptly out of your lane
into the opposite lane when passing. • Always signal your intentions with your brake lights, turn signals, horn and/or headlights so that other drivers will see you well before you change course. • Drivers should always "aim high" in steering. That is, you should glance frequently at points well ahead of you. Not only will this help your steering, but it will also help you check the position of vehicles in front of you as well as on-coming ones. • Never follow too close. Remember that, as your
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speed increases, it takes you substantially longer to stop. Also remember that it's good to have an extra cushion of space in front of you if you're being tailgated, on a slippery road, or in low visibility conditions. "Lastly, I would remind all motorists to practice the Golden Rule when driving. Be courteous and tolerant of other drivers. Please don't get angry with bad drivers or reckless ones just get out of their way," Sheriff Norman said in closing, "Let's make this Labor Day weekend a safe one on the roads in Cleveland County."
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Holiday trash pickup schedule The city will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Garbage service will be on a one-day delay. Recycling service will be changed as follows: Routes 1 & 2 will be picked up on Tuesday; Routes 3, 4, & 5 will be on their regular schedule.
Athletic passes on sale at KMHS Kings Mountain High athletic passes are now on sale in the school office. The prices are as follows: Football season pass - $40 (admits one to every regular season football game). Student pass - $45 (admits one student K-12 to every regular season athletic event. All sports pass - $100 (admits one adult to every regular season athletic event. Mountaineer pass - $175 (admits two adults to every regular season athletic event). Booster Club parking pass - $20.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015
September Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month To the Citizens of Kings Mountain: I would like to share some information with you the readers of The Kings Mountain Herald. I am a lifetime resident and a Warrior/Survivor of Ovarian Cancer Stage IV since January 2015. President Obama, whose mother died from the disease, has proclaimed September as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and our Mayor Rick Murphrey has also proclaimed September as ,”Turn the Town Teal,” month. This month, window clings and awareness cards from the NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Foundation are being displayed around our town by local businesses to bring
awareness of Ovarian Cancer symptoms to women in our community. I am asking that those businesses that will participate make a donation as small as $10. This will help ensure that women in our and other communities, will continue to be educated with this valuable information that will Save Lives. Ovarian cancer is a deadly and insidious disease – hard to detect, difficult to treat, and with no reliable screening test. Sadly, more than 80% of women are diagnosed after the disease has spread beyond the ovaries when the survival rate is less than 25%. Ovarian cancer is the most deadly of all gynecologic cancers, affecting 1 in 70 women. If detected
in its early stages there is a 92% chance for a cure; but there are no early detection tests. In 2015 an estimated 22,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and more than 14,000 women will die from it. Breast cancer survivors are at higher risk because of the BRCA genetic mutation. Many women are unaware of some simple facts: a Pap test does not detect ovarian cancer. Women without ovaries can develop the disease. Ovarian cancer can and does have symptoms. The symptoms are: Bloating, Eating less/ feeling fuller, Abdominal/ back pain, and Trouble with your bladder and bowels (BEAT). Until reliable
screening tests and better treatment methods are discovered, we must educate and empower women to be vigilant self-advocates for their own health. Our community is full of beautiful women. They are our mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, grandmothers and children. Thank you for helping us educate women about the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Together we can save lives. For more information about the NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Foundation, visit their website at www.normaleah.org Thank You for taking the time to SAVE A LIFE. Regina Ruff, who is battling ovarian cancer, was presented with this plaque making the official declaration. Photo by DAVE BLANTON
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