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Museum volunteers Diane Toffolo, left, and her sister, Gibby McClarran have fun preparing donations for the silent auction, one of the features of the KM Historical Museum’s 14th annual reverse raffle and auction Saturday, Sept. 9. The grand prize is a 1 in 300 chance to win $10,000.
By vote of 6-1, Kings Mountain City Council denied two rezoning requests last Tuesday before a large crowd at city hall. Brinkley Properties’ request to rezone five properties back to the original zoning of Residential R-10 from Conditional District R-6 was denied on motion of Councilman Howard Shipp, seconded by Councilman Keith Miller, with mayor pro tem Mike Butler casting the ‘no’ vote. Voting against were Council-
men Shipp, Miller, Tommy Hawkins, Rodney Gordon, Jay Rhodes, and Curtis Pressley. The five parcels do not have physical addresses or addressable structures on them and total close to 128 acres, according to Planning Director Jessica Trotman. The parcels, 11879 (70.58 acres), 11897 (29.94 acres), 11985 (13,73 acres), 9836 (10.35 acres) and 13648 (3.14 acres) are located off Margrace Road and back up toward Phifer Road behind
the Hospice House. The parcels are in the ETJ area of the city and are undeveloped. There is a proposed planned unit development (PUD) by Orchard Trace to contain limited retail, market rate apartments, active senior housing and single-family homes. The board’s action follows the recommendation of the city planning board which voted 8-2 to reject the change in rezoning. Voting for were Jim Potter and Ron See REZONING, Page 7A
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Museum’s Big night for prizes, fun Saturday The big night for the 14th annual reverse raffle and auctions by the Kings Mountain Historical Museum, a 1 in 300 chance to win $10,000, is Saturday, Sept. 9 at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life and Conference Center and only four days away. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and those attending may dress in the elegance of the era and 1920s dress is encouraged. The buffet opens at 6 p.m. and features beef tenderloin, chicken and shrimp with traditional Southern sides and dessert. Ticket sales will be going fast this week and are available at the Museum at $125 for two people which includes dinner and beverages and a chance for the final five finale where prizes increase in value up to the last
ticket drawn. The last four tickets drawn prior to the grand prize of $10,000 will feature special gifts with the second runner-up receiving a vacation package worth $500. Ticket holders do not have to be present to win any of the many prizes awarded The silent auction is a feature of the evening entertainment and guests can bid on numerous items donated by local business and community. Among those must-haves are a Greg Olsen autographed white panel football by the Carolina Panthers. The live auction will feature bidding on Walt Disney World Park Hopper passes, a vacation package at The Inn at Ragged Gardens in Historic Blowing Rock donated by the Inn and Neisler Brothers, a private wine
Fate of casino still undecided The wait is not over yet. And there appears to be more waiting in store before we know whether Kings Mountain will become home to a 16-acre Catawba Indian Nation resort and casino, a massive project that would create 4,000 jobs and 1,500 hotel rooms on site. The fate of a proposed casino is still undecided and that decision remains, as it has for four years, with the US Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington, DC. Thursday, Sept. 7, will be the fourth anniversary of the signing of an application by the Catawba Nation to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) for the securing of 16 acres of land on Dixon School Road off I-85 in Kings Mountain for the
development of a casino. Chief Bill Harris made the announcement of the tribe’s plans during a tribal meeting on Sept. 7, 2013 that if approved the Catawba Nation would begin the development of an entertainment resort destination for the Carolinas that would include a casino, hotel, multiple restaurants and retail shopping venues. “The Catawba Indian ancestral lands run through the Carolinas as well into Virginia,’’ Harris said at the time, although the federal government now recognizes our service area as South Carolina and part of North Carolina. We are hopeful that the BIA will move quickly to approve our application.” At the time Harris also said “Our Nation and the people of the Carolinas are See CASINO, Page 7A
tasting class for 20 people at Total Wine & More, a stunning sterling silver necklace with diamond enhancer from Dellinger’s Jewel Shop, a Lennox Elite Gas Furnace from Dilling Heating & Cooling and phenomenal game tickets for Carolina Panthers vs. Buffalo Bills., This year’s drool-worthy cake auction will feature something for everyone’s sweet tooth. “We are so grateful for the patronage we receive. Each one of our contributors 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
Simmons wins BIG Rebecca Simmons credits her daughter for her luck in winning a $200,000 Powerball prize, one in 913,129. “Every time she enters something she wins,’’ said the Kings Mountain woman. Simmons’ husband got the ticket at Linwood Mart, the Shell station on Linwood Road. Rebecca picked the numbers and three of the numbers she picked were her daughter’s birthday and her age. When I pulled up the numbers and saw they matched I couldn’t believe it,’’ she said. Simmons claimed the prize Friday at lottery headquarters in Raleigh. How will she spend $139,002, her winnings after taxes? “We’ve been remodeling our home one room at a time for 12 years and this money will let us finish it as well as add a deck and do some landscaping,’’ she said.
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HONORED BY ROTARY – Longtime Kings Mountain insurance man and citizen Larry Hamrick Sr. has been. honored for 50 years of perfect attendance in the Kings Mountain Rotary Club. Representing Rotary District and Rotary International, District Gov. Scott Van Der Linden of Charlotte, left, made the presentation at the club’s Thursday noon meeting. Photo by LIB STEWART
Patriot Day Monday The community-wide observance of Patriot Day will be held Monday, Sept. 11 at 12 noon at American Legion Post 155 on East Gold Street. Barbecue will be served after the service by Legion Riders to all first responders in Emergency Medical Services and police and fire departments. Lunch may be purchased by all others tending the ceremony which is a solemn commemorative service in remembrance of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. The Kings Mountain Police Honor Guard will advance the colors followed by the invocation by Police Chief Tessneer, the pledge of allegiance by Fire Chief
Frank Burns and the National Anthem by Shana Adams. Mayor Scott Neisler will speak followed by a moment of silence and the memorial ringing of the Fire Bell. “I want to thank American Legion Post 155 for partnering with the city to
host this event and a special thank you to the Legion Riders for donating lunch to the men and women who serve us each and every day,’’ said the mayor. He added, “This is a day that we should pause and remember that we are blessed to have such people protecting us.”
Schools helping in relief effort Kings Mountain people can help with relief efforts for the thousands impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Cleveland County Schools and Turner Trucking have partnered to provide bottled water to areas in Houston, Texas and surrounding areas impacted by Harvey. “We believe it is necessary to get involved by combining our resources and working hand-in-hand with our community partners to help those who are desperately in need,’’ said Greg Shull, CCS Communications director.
Shull said that Turner Trucking owner Chris Turner asked if the district schools would be interested in taking part in relief efforts. “Let’s open all our schools to collect the water,’’ was the enthusiastic response of Shull. You can help by taking case or multiple cases of water to one of the nine schools in this area or to any of the county schools. In this area collection points are: Bethware School, 115 Bethware Drive; Grover Elementary, 206 Carolina Ave., Grover; Kings Mountain High School, 500 Phifer
Road; East Elementary, 600 N. Cleveland Ave.; Kings Mountain Middle, 1000 Phifer Road; Kings Mountain Intermediate, 227 Kings Mountain Blvd.; North Elementary, 900 N. Ramseur St.; Washington Elementary, 1907 Stoney Point Road; and West Elementary School, 500 West Mountain Street. Bottled water – by the case – will be collected at all schools in the county until Sept. 15 and Turner Trucking will pick up, package and deliver the water to the impacted area.
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Scams reported by KM resident Kings Mountain resident June Lawson has received two emergency emails, “security alerts” allegedly from Bank of America and Amazon.com that are scams. Lawson wants Kings Mountain people to be aware of the scams. She said the first email was received Aug. 29 and said “we’re letting you know that your online account security system must be upgraded” and was supposedly from Bank of America. The other email was received this weekend from Amazon.com. that is also a scam.
Catalinas to perform The Catalinas will perform in the last of the 2017 Courtsquare Summer Court Series at the Historic Dallas Courtsquare on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 6-9 p.m. This is a free event and will be held rain or shine. Gaston County Museum of Art & History sponsors the event in partnership with the Town of Dallas
Liked to paint and sew KINGS MOUNTAIN - Kay Frances Hullender Sexton, 83 of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on September 3, 2017 at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain, NC. Born in Cleveland County, she was daughter of the late Clyde and Lula Neal Hullender. She was preceded in death by her son, Douglas Sexton and brothers Douglas and Neil Hullender. Kay loved to sew and paint and was a member of First Wesleyan Church in Kings Mountain. She is survived by her son, Marion Wayne Sexton, Kings Mountain, and daughter Frieda Sexton Rhea and husband, Rick, Gastonia; two grandchildren Pastor Michael Ware and Nikki Cole and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 prior to the service in the church Interment will be in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.
KM Ministers Meet Thursday The ministers of the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association will kickoff the 2017-18 year on Thursday, Sept. 7, at 12 noon at Mountain View Restaurant. Chief of Police Jerry Tessneer will be special guest and all ministers and their staff, new ministers in the area, and those ministers who may have been unable to attend in the past are welcome. “We’re looking forward to another great year as we take part in leading our community in worship and service,’’ said Rev. Ron Caulder, pastor of Eastside Baptist Church and president of the association.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN Max Herman Williams, 85 of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 29, 2017 at Wendover Hospice, NC. Born in Cleveland County NC, he was son of the late Julies and Avalona Mae Champion. Max was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army and enjoyed living in Florida before his illness and returning to Kings Mountain, NC The funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2017 at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain. The family received friends from 1-2 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
KINGS MOUNTAIN Zeb H. Etters, 86 of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 31, 2017 at Wendover Hospice, Shelby, NC. Born in Cleveland County, NC, he was son of the late John Henry and Pratt (Harmon) Etters. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Lee Ella Thomas Etters, brothers, Rufus Etters, Thomas Etters and sister Eunice Etters Thornburg. Zeb was retired from Carolina Freight after 25 years of service and was a member of El Bethel United Methodist Church. He was also a Korean War Veteran. Surviving are his sons, Harold Dean Etters and wife Sandy, Kings Mountain, NC and John R. Etters and wife Linda, Kings Mountain, NC; sister, Elva Lingerfelt of Kings Mountain; five grandchildren: Justin Etters, Josh Etters and wife, Amber, Meghan Dodge and husband, Tieler, Johnna Etters and Caleb Etters and three great-grandchildren. The funeral service was conducted Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017 at 3 p.m. at El Bethel United Methodist Church, Kings Mountain, with Rev. Bruce Hobson officiating the service. The family received friends one hour prior to the service in the church fellowship hall. Interment was in El Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Foothills Marine Corp League. Memorials may be made to El Bethel United Methodist Church, Building Funding, 122 El Bethel Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
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church, 120 Linwood Road, reported theft of items from the church. AUG. 28: A resident of Brookwood Drive reported a break-in and theft of an antique piggy bank containing $280, two bottles of cologne valued at $180, a Seiko Ecodrive black wrist watch valued at $400 and $2,000 damage to the right-side bed of a 1993 Dodge Ram truck and $150 damage to two glass window panes. AUG. 29: Wells Fargo, 125 S. Battleground Ave., reported a customer obtained property by false pretense. AUG. 30: A resident of Rochester, NY said a suspect obtained property by false pretense. AUG. 30: Parker Firearms, Bakersville, reported that a stolen firearm was recovered during a check of a local residence. AUG. 30: CVS Pharmacy, 1017 Shelby Road, reported that a customer obtained Tramadol and Amoxicillin by fraudulent prescription. AUG. 30: Clark Tire, 407 S. Battleground Ave., reported theft of 13 tires valued at $1886.56 from a display rack. AUG. 31: A resident of Morris Street reported a break-in and theft of t wo 50inch flat screen TVs valued at $2100 and a pair of grey and blue tennis shoes valued at $95. AUG. 31: A resident of East Gold Street reported theft of prescription medicine. AUG. 31: Boart Longyear Drilling Co., West Valley, Utah, damage to property and theft of a tool box valued at $469, four batteries valued at $1800, one blue welder/ generator combo on a trailer valued at $6,000 and various tools in a tool box valued at $3200. Vandals cut a lock on a chained gate and entered the open land area at 348 Holiday Inn Drive. WRECKS AUG. 21: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Whitney Thompson of Shelby, operating a 2006 Chrysler, struck a 2014 Nissan operated by Miranda Smith, 814 Landing St., Apt. 18, traveling west on US Highway 74 Business and stopped near the intersection of NC Highway 216. Property damage was slight. AUG. 25: Officer M. D. Butler said that Kyle Lauhon of Gastonia, operating a 2017 GMC, was backing at Clark Tire parking lot and struck a parked 1995 Honda owned by Evelyn Williams of Shelby. Property damage was slight. AUG. 25: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Jacob Levy Hannah, Charlotte, operating a 2001 Acura, ran off the US 74 Bypass when he attempted and missed the exit ramp to NC Highway 216. His vehicle hit a highway sign. Property damage to the vehicle was estimated at $1000. AUG. 26: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that a vehicle owned by Hazel Hipp, 623 E. Gold St., was parked on S. Cansler Street and was struck by an unknown vehicle. Property damage was slight. AUG. 26: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Ticoala Thompson, 120 N. City St., fell asleep at the wheel of a 2007 Ford and ran off US 74 business and hit a utility pole. riverhillmonuments.com
Thompson was transported by ambulance to the hospital. Property damage was estimated at $20,000. AUG. 26: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Martha Ray of Lowell, operating a 2017 Nissan, failed to yield the right-of-way and pulled into the path of a 2003 Honda operated by Naykevious Woods, 115 Dutchess Drive. The accident happened on US 74 Business. No injuries were reported. Property damage was estimated at $2400. AUG. 26: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Anita Goforth, 142 Ole Farm Place, operating a 2015 Nissan, failed to yield the right ofway and struck a 2006 Dodge operated by Willie James Williams, 129 Rollingbrook Road. Williams was traveling on Oak Grove Road and Goforth was attempting to make a left turn onto Oak Grove Road from the US Highway 74 exit ramp. Property damage was estimated at $20,000. AUG. 28: Officer Stephen Skinner said that Herman Ricky Carpenter Jr. of Cherryville, operating a 2012 PTRB for Beam Construction, and Ryan Sage of Indian Trail, operating a 2014 Ford, were stopped at a stop sign on NC 74. The officer said the vehicles were moved when he arrived at the scene but that Sage said that the vehicle Carpenter was driving rolled back into his vehicle. Property damage to the Ford was estimated at $1200. AUG. 29: Officer Stephen Skinner said that William Earl Stroupe III, Cindy Lane, operating a 2009 International for the City of Kings Mountain, disregarded the height warning sign on the Margrace Road underpass and continued to drive the vehicle under the underpass., The vehicle was damaged approximately $2,000. AUG. 30: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Brittney Auton, 102 Castle Court, operating a 2007 Ford on NC 216 near Fairview Street, reported that she was forced to swerve by an oncoming v vehicle in her lane. Auton’s car left the road and hit a utility pole owned by the City of Kings Mountain. Property damage to the pole was $6000 and $25,000 to the vehicle., No injuries were reported. AUG. 31: Officer M. J. Howard said that Charles Henry Robertson of Forest City, operating a 2007 Honda, was stopped for a red light on NC 161 at 511 Linwood Road when his vehicle was struck by a Mercury Grand Marquis driver who left the scene. Property damage was estimated at $2,000. AUG. 31: Officer H.W. Carpenter said that Lashunda Huskey, 208 Parrish Dr., was backing from a parking place and struck a parked 1999 Buick owned by Rachael Goode, 131 Ark Street. Property damage was slight. AUG. 31: Officer H. W. Carpenter cited Travis Leon Dawson II of Shelby with failure to reduce speed and Demisha Joan Whitesides, 307 Campbell Circle, with driving while license revoked after Dawson failed to reduce speed and hit the 1994 Nissan operated by Whitesides. Property damage was estimated at $10,000. Family Owned & Operated Since 1957
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KM Fireman KINGS MOUNTAI N Bobby L. King, 63, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 30, 2017 at his home. Born in Cleveland County NC, he was the son of the late Ellis King and Maude Jolly King. He was also preceded in death by sister Barbara King Wright and brothers David King, Jimmy King and Tommy King and nephew Eric Wood. Bobby was a retired Captain from the Kings Mountain Fire Department (1983 - 2015) and Volunteer Firefighter from 1975 -1983. He was awarded the “Order of the Long Leaf Pine” by Governor Pat McCrory on July 22, 2015. He was also a former Reserve Deputy with the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office. Surviving are two sisters, Susan King, Kings Mountain, NC; and Janell King Wood and husband John, Bessemer City, NC; brother, Joe King and wife, Terri, Kings Mountain; nephews: T.J. King, Wayne King, Scott Wood, Kyle Wood, Greg Wood, Marty King and Philip King and nieces: Christine King Brafford, Lisa King Browning a number of great nieces and nephew and sisters-in-law Patricia King and Amelia King. The graveside service was held Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Ollie Harris Funeral Chapel at Harris Funeral Home in Kings Mountain. The family received friends from 12:30-1:45 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Kings Mountain Fire Museum, PO Box 429, Kings Mountain, NC. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, North Carolina, was in charge of arrangements.
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ARRESTS AUG. 31: Logan Lee Lovelace, 19, 204 W. King St. Apt. A, order for arrest for failure to appear, $1000 secured bond. AUG. 31: J’Keylo Tremanye Bagwell, 20, 136 Cambridge Oaks Dr., Apt. 201, 17 counts breaking and entering motor vehicles, felonies, one felony count intimidating witness, $800,000 secured bond. CITATIONS AUG. 24: Tariece Antwan Morgan, 35, revoked license, no vehicle inspection, expired tag. AUG.25: William Lalon Franks, 29, 805 Southridge Dr., resist, delay and obstruct officer in line of duty, possession marijuana, possession drug paraphernalia. AUG. 25: Jacob Levy Hannah, 18, Charlotte, expired tag. AUG. 25: Kimberly Sade Howell, 29, Gastonia, expired tag. AUG. 25: Steven Russell Jamerson, 42, 123 Galilee Road, illegal right turn. AUG. 25: Amber Johnson Tourtellotte, 41, Bessemer City, revoked driver’s license. AUG. 25: Charles James Tallent, 26, 105 Marigold St., revoked tag. AUG. 25: Melissa Rochelle Smith, 23, Gastonia, no vehicle registration, operating a vehicle with a learner’s permit without a licensed driver. AUG. 25: Austin Lane Potter, 22, Shelby, expired tag. AUG. 25: Dustin Chilo Lipscomb, 30, Gastonia, possession marijuana, faulty equipment, rear lamps, revoked license, revoked tag, no vehicle insurance, possession drug paraphernalia, no child seat belt. AUG. 27: Matthew Eugene Deal, 18, 904 N. Piedmont Ave., possession drug paraphernalia, possession marijuana. AUG. 27: John Michael Longo, 56, Shelby, no operator’s license. AUG. 27: Christopher Scott Meade, 21, Gastonia, possession marijuana, possession drug paraphernalia. AUG. 27: Monte Ray Huffstetler, 50, 208 N. Roxford Road, expired tag AUG. 28: Kiley Arnold Philbeck, 39, 1505 Bethlehem Road, Trailer 15, no operator’s license. AUG. 31: Damesha Joan Whitesides, 24, 307 Campbell Circle, revoked license. AUG. 31: Travis Leon Dawson II, 27, Shelby, speeding SEPT. 1: Magda Natali Ambrosiodiaz, 28, 111 N. Tracy St., expired tag, no operator’s license. INCIDENTS Aug. 25: A resident of Arrowood Drive reported theft of two sets of children’s outfits and blue/lack/yellow over the shoulder bag. AUG. 27: Holiday Inn Express, 100 Woodlake Parkway, reported $500 damage to a 40-inch flat screen TV. AUG. 27: A resident of Kaitlyn Drive reported theft of currency, two wallets, ten assorted credit cards and a driver’s license. AUG. 28: A resident of Gastonia reported that a suspect jumped into his running vehicle on Fulton Street and drove the 2005 Ford Focus away. The car is silver with two front hubcaps missing and paint peeling from the hood. AUG. 28: Second Baptist
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City Council presents awards August 29
CERTIFIED – Mayor Scott Neisler recognizes Bryan Mauney who achieved his Level I Building Inspector certification. Mauney is employed by the Codes Department. SERVICE AWARD – Mayor Scott Neisler present a 10-year service award to KMPD Officer Buddy Black. PHOTOS BY JAN HARRIS
LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS – Youth and Adult volunteers of Mauney Memorial Library were recognized by Kings Mountain city council last Tuesday night. Mayor Scott Neisler, left, presents certificates of appreciation to the group present for the meeting, including, from left Tyra Silaphet, Janki Patel and Tatyana Thompson.
KMHS 1971 Class Reunion RETIRING – Mayor Scott Neisler presents a plaque to Willard Lee Yarborough Jr., recognizing 32 years of service with the Kings Mountain Fire Department. Yarborough retired Aug. 31. He is pictured with his wife and Fire Chief Frank Burns.
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The 46th reunion of the Kings Mountain High School Class of 1971 will be held Saturday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. at Italian Garden Restaurant, 213 E. King
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OUR TEACHERS ARE TOPS MR. BRANDON JACKSON AND MRS. SHERRI WEEKS! KMIS TEACHERS OF WEEK Mr. Brandon Jackson has served as an outstanding social worker for KMIS for the past four years. He works with students by providing them support, care, and compassion. He has a wife and two lovely children that he adores. In his free time, Mr. Jackson enjoys coaching and training. He continues to give back to the community by coaching an off- season football camp for young men to participate in throughout the year. Thank you Mr. Jackson for all you do. Mrs. Weeks has served as an outstanding guidance counselor for the past 24 years with the past 14 years at KMIS. She works with students to help them achieve their goals and work through any obstacles impeding their success. She has a husband and two wonderful children. In her free time, Mrs. Weeks enjoys swimming, playing with her dogs, and taking long beach walks. Thank you Mrs. Weeks for all you do.
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Beach Blast 2017 was a Blast in Kings Mountain Crowds packed Patriots Park for the annual observance of Beach Blast and most stayed for 12 hours of entertainment, music, food, and dancing. They liked what they saw of the improvements at the Park, including the new amphitheater, the Liberty Falls (waterfall) feature and the various contests. “When we have nice things like this the people will come,’’ said Mayor Scott Neisler who added fireworks as the finale of the show.
Winners in the Tiny Tots and Teeny Bikini contests with the beauty queen judges. Cindy and Randy Floyd with Gene Pfarr perform
Classic Woody cars were displayed at the Park.
The watermelon contest was everyone’s favorite event.
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TOURNAMENT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2017 The Beach Ball Drop in mid-afternoon was a highlight of Beach Blast.
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■ MEDITATION
Life Lessons, part 1 “If you can’t say anything nice” Do you remember some of the phrases or life lessons your parents taught you growing up? Jonathan M. Phrases Bundon such as “It Worship Pastor is better to First Baptist give than Church receive.” “The early bird catches the worm.” “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” “Always wash your hands before meals.” “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” Moreover, of course, the phrase I promised I would
never use but occasionally do, “Because I said so.” As a child, I disliked many of the phrases and statements. Why? Though I could not articulate my thoughts and feelings as well then, I did not like losing my autonomy. In other words, I wanted to do it my way, and I wanted what I wanted now. As an adult, I now seek to instill the values in my children my parents once instilled in me. Proverbs 22:6 reminds us to “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.” It is safe to assume everyone who is reading this has been both the victim and instigator unkind words. With
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this in mind for the month of September, I would like to look at four life lessons beneficial to us all. The first week I would like to discuss the phrase “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” Today’s society prides itself on the ability to sound off on any injustice done to them, from someone cutting them off in the checkout line, to a wrong order at the coffee shop, to calling out people publically. I must be careful here. I am not saying we remain silent on matters of great importance or significant injustice. I am, however, drawing attention to the fact we all can be guilty on social media and in our social circles of tearing others down.
When Christians publically criticize or gossip, what does that do to the reputation of the bride of Christ? How are we seen in the eyes of the world? If someone mentioned your name to another person or group, what would they say about you? Be an encouragement to others especially with your words. This life is challenging enough already. I hope and pray we, as Christians, can be counted alongside those in Thessalonica when Paul writes. “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11
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■ CHURCH BRIEFS Second Baptist Church is 102 on Sept. 17
Second Baptist Church, 120 Linwood Road, will celebrate its 102nd anniversary Homecoming on Sunday, Sept. 17, beginning at 10 a.m. It will be an “Old Fashion Day” with many dressing in ‘apparel of the day’ of 1915 when the church was founded. The service will feature music and testimonies from members who have been a
part of this historic church for many decades. Following the 11 a.m. worship service there will be a meal, period appropriate games, trivia and much more. “Come celebrate with us what God has done through us and all He will do as we are moving toward the future together following Jesus,’’ said Pastor Dennis Pruitt.
Westover Homecoming Sunday Westover Baptist Church, 114 Westover Dr., will celebrate Homecoming Sunday, Sept. 10. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and singing by
the Songsters will start at 10:30 a.m. After the worship service lunch will be held. There will be no Sunday evening service. Everyone welcome.
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Church Service Directory Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007 Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716 The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street 828-381-4777 True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764
East Gold Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold St. • Kings Mountain KINGS MOUNTAIN Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406 Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075 Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Avenue 704-739-6811 Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Road 704-739-6711 Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354 Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160
Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516 Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354 New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507 New Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606 New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128 New Life Family Worship Center 428 Oak Grove Road 704-739-9371
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Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852 Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826 Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398 Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue
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■ LIFESTYLES
‘Walking in their shoes’ is new exhibit at SASi Southern Arts Society at the Depot is presenting an exhibition of works by Lucy Warlick Sept. 5-30. A reception for the artist will be held Sept. 23 from 6-8 p.m. with live music presented by the legendary Briarhoppers. Admission is free. Warlick has traveled many paths to becoming a full-time artist. She vacillated between image and word, frustrated early on with her attempts as an art major and returned to college a year later as an English major. After teaching English for 16 years, raising a child, becoming and unbecoming an illustrator, a paper salesman, a poet and a potter of sorts, she came back to art. In 2008, she painted what she felt was her first successful painting. For the painting series, “Waling in Their Shoes,’’ featured in the current exhibition, Warlick takes inspiration from the Library of Congress “Farm Security Administration photo and negative archives, consisting of 175,000 black and white, copyright free images that document the lives of American people living between the Great Depression and the years leading up to WII. These intimate portraits of individuals, families and their communities depict a nation’s daily life struggle in the wake of natural and man-made disasters.
Bloodline by Lucy Warlick Beans by Lucy Warlick Warlick is most drawn to pictures of the South where cotton was still produced on small rural farms and where parades were the rule rather than the exception. Warlick’s main goal in this series is to entice people to exercise their “empathy muscles” by putting themselves into the shoes of the subjects of her paintings.
Southern Arts Society Gift Shop & Gallery is located at 301 N. Piedmont Ave. in the historic Southern Railway Depot. SASi offers a gift shop, ongoing exhibits and art competitions, programs and classes in a variety of media for artists of all levels. Hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free.
I Love a Parade by Lucy Warlick
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Woman’s Club pecan project The Kings Mtn. Woman’s Club is now selling pecans for the fall baking season. This is a high-quality product produced by the South Georgia Pecan Co. in business since 1913 and packaged in Valdosta, Ga.
Sisters, by Lucy Warlick
The pecans are just in time for fall and holiday baking and one-pound bags of pieces or halves may be purchased with a donation of $10 to the Woman’s Club. All proceeds support projects of the Woman’s Club.
The fundraiser is sponsored by the Ways and Means committee. Contact any club member to purchase pecans. Like the Kings Mtn. Woman’s Club on Facebook.@gfwcnckm
Washboard by Lucy Warlick
Public Notice to City of Kings Mountain Natural Gas Customers (Ed. Note- The recipes in today’s cooking columns come from a cookbook published by Central United Methodist Church.)
SUNDAY POT ROAST Jane Clemmer 2 to 3 lb. boneless sirloin tip beef roast 3 cups quartered potatoes 2 cups carrot chunks 2 cups raw onion rings Cook roast in slow cooker for 3 to 4 hours. Just before leaving for Sunday School add raw vegetables. Continue cooking. This will be ready when you return from worship services. Make a salad and warm a few rolls. Lunch is ready!
sauce ¼ cup molasses ½ cup chopped onion 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 tsp. prepared mustard 4 slices bacon Cook bacon until crisp; drain and crumble. Sauté onions in bacon drippings. Mix onions, bacon, and all other ingredients. Pour into a 1 ½ quart casserole dish. Bake, uncovered, for approximately 1 ½ hours at 325 degrees.
ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE Edna Ruth Sanders 2 small cans asparagus, drained 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can onion rings 1 cup grated sharp cheese Arrange in layers in a 6x10 inch baking dish with the onion rings always last. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until bubbly.
SQUASH CASSEROLE Marie Brinkley 2 cups squash ¾ stick butter 2 eggs ½ cup chopped onion 1 cup grated cheese 1 small can have evaporated milk ¼ to ½ tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 1 ½ cup crushed Ritz crackers Cook squash in salted water and mash before measuring. Mix with other ingredients. Top with crackers. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
EASY BAKED BEANS Margie Alexander 2 cans pork and beans 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire
CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE Bessie Bumgardner 1 cup butter
or margarine ½ cup shortening 3 cups sugar 5 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. lemon extract ½ tsp. salt 4 Tbsp. cocoa 3 cups flour ½ tsp. baking powder 1 cup milk Cream together butter and shortening; add sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each egg. Add flavoring. Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with milk. Bake in greased 10-inch tube pan at 325 degrees for 80 minutes. SPICE POUND CAKE Marilyn Hamrick 1 cup oil 2 cups sugar 2 cups self-rising flour 3 eggs 2 small jars baby food prunes 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp. Vanilla ¼ tsp. cloves 1 cup nuts, chopped Mix all ingredients well. Grease and flour tube or Bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Spoon Cool Whip on top and serve.
Pursuant to 49 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Part 192 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, this letter serves notice as to existing service line customer’s right to request the installation of an Excess Flow Valve (EFV). The previous code required that EFV’s be placed on new or replaced natural gas service lines for single family residences (SFR). The new amended rule expands this requirement to include new or replaced branched service lines servicing SFRs, multifamily residences and small commercial entities consuming gas volumes not exceeding 1,000 Standard Cubic Feet per Hour, that meet the definitions and equirements defined in 49 CFR 192.383(a)(b). The new amended code also requires notice to all existing natural gas customers, that they have the right to request an EFV on their existing service, except where such installation is not required under 192.383(c). An EFV can reduce the risk of issues in natural gas distribution pipelines by shutting off unplanned, excessive gas flows. These events are primarily the result of excavation damage to service lines that occurs between the natural gas main and the customer’s building. EFVs are not designed to close if a leak occurs beyond the natural gas meter (on house piping or appliances). EFVs also may not close if the leak on the service line is small. Increases in natural gas load through the addition of natural gas appliances or equipment may also cause enough additional natural gas flow to cause the EFV to close. It will be very important for customers who have EFVs installed to notify the Natural Gas Division prior to adding additional load. Installation cost will be based upon an actual job cost and will be required to be paid prior to the installation. The City of Kings Mountain will not be responsible for repairing any damages to lawns and landscaping incurred during the installation of the EFV. If you would like to inquire about having an EFV installed and to see if your service meets the requirements for an EFV, please contact the City’s Natural Gas Division at 704-734-4516 to request an appointment. During this appointment it will be determined if your service meets the requirements and if so then a scope of the work required along, with the job cost will be reviewed with you for your approval to proceed with scheduling the installation.
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City Council hears updates, buys equipment, gives awards Kings Mountain City Council heard an update and presentation by Adria Focht, Director and Curator of the Kings Mountain Historical Museum, and presented plaques to several employees and other citizens at last Tuesday night’s council meeting at city hall. Focht told of the growth of the Museum and said that last year 30% of visitors came from Kings Mountain and 70% were visiting from out-of-town with a total of 7,000 visitors from 25 states and thee foreign countries. She showed pictures of the various events at the Museum and the free programs available to citizens, taking the opportunity to thank the city for support. Employee recognition went to Police Officer Buddy Black and Officer Frank Lee Wittington Jr. for 10 years of service and Dustin Vaughn, of Water Resources, five years of service. Mayor Scott Neisler also recognized Willard Lee Yarborough Jr., who retired Aug. 31 after 32 years of service with the Kings Mountain Fire Department, and to Bryan Mauney, Building Inspector I of the Codes Department, for completing certification as a North Carolina Code Officials Building Inspector Level I after serving two years as a Level I probationary building inspector for the city and passing a written 150 question exam administered by the Code Officials Qualification Board. The mayor also recognized adult and teen volunteers at Mauney Memorial Library for 200 hours of volunteer work. They are: Regina Baynard, Amber Belcher, Cindy Blair, Bailey Bolton, Alissa Bouttavong, Collin Briggs, Alex Goff, Nicole Hansen, Bill Hoover, Eric Leinweber, Sierra Morrison, Donna M murphy, Janki Patel, Ariana Phouangkeo, Cecile Reynolds, Sue Ross, Tyra Silaphet, Tatyana Thompson, Anthony Vagnozzi, Carol Velky, Kaitlin Venevongsoth, Rexen Venevongsoth, and Pam Wrike. The mayor also issued a proclamation that Sept. 16-30 is Fall Litter Sweep encouraging all citizens to take an active role in making our community cleaner and more beautiful. The NC Department of Transportation organizes the roadside pickup every year. The mayor accepted a plaque from Kings Mountain Optimist Club on the city’s recent renovation at Shu Carlton
REZONING From Page 1A H umphries. Voting against were Max Clark, Tommy Hall, Maury Williams, Ronnie Franks, Wayne Paul, Don Adkins, Bill McMurray and Mike Lambert City Council has the final say in zoning matters. Nick Tosco, attorney for the property owners currently
Stadium. The Optimist Club rents the stadium for $1 a year for youth recreation. The mayor took the occasion to congratulate Sophia Kellstrom, the reigning Miss Gastonia. The recent KMHS graduate won the beauty contest recently and will take part in the Miss North Carolina Pageant next year. Jan Harris, Main Street Director, reported that Patriots Park was packed at the recent Beach Blast and praised city crews who helped make it possible by their hard work in getting all the improvements finished. She said the next special event is the 911 remembrance ceremony. American Legion Post 155 will serve lunch to police, first responders, firefighters, and veterans immediately following the service. In other actions, City Council, +okayed a budget amendment in the amount of $40,000 to appropriate funds for NTE gas transmission connection which will be reimbursed by NTE. +approved budget amendment in the amount of $100,000 to appropriate funds for a state grant related to Patriot Park renovations. +okayed a budget amendment in the amount of $27,000 from the general fund for capital outlay, a Moss Lake boat to replace a 1999 pontoon with engine failure. +awarded financing to Municipal Leasing Consultants for a 2017 Autocar Heil Front Loader and a 2017 Automated Refuse Packer Autocar for the Sanitation Department in the amount of $556,833 with an interest rate of 1.987% and financing terms of five years with the first payment in the next fiscal year. The Autocar Heil Front Loader will replace a 1998 Volvo Front Loader Garbage truck which has electrical issues, worn components, noisy drive train, rust on exterior and repair parts that are getting hard to find. The Automated Refuse Packer Autocar will replace a 2003 Autocar/Heil Side Loader garbage truck which is worn out based on the hours of operation and mileage. Cab and chassis are in poor condition due to rust and damage over the years. Th city has spent an average repair cost of $8,580 in the last three years. (budgeted items.) +awarded financing to Multiple Leasing Consultants for
a 2017 Altec Digger Derrick truck for the Electrical Department and a 2017 Altec service body Ford F350 for the Gas Department in the amount of $384,860 with an interest rate of 1.98% and financing terms of five years with the first payment in this fiscal year. Both are budgeted items. The Altec Digger Derrick will replace an 11-year-old truck which is showing signs of wear and is costing additional money for repairs. The truck is used to install power poles and overhead and pad mounted transformers. The Altec Service Truck will replace a service van which will be used by the building and maintenance department. Currently the city is taking additional vehicles and people to a job site and the heavier equipment won’t fit in the service van. +authorized the mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Kings Mountain and NTE Carolinas. LLC to purchase equipment through National Joint Powers Alliance. The agreement governs the city’s design and construction of certain pipeline and appurtenant facilities, NTEs reimbursement to the city of the cost of such design and construction, NTE’s contribution to the city of certain pipeline and appurtenant facilities and the city’s provision of firm redelivery service to Kings Mountain Energy Center, +authorized the mayor to execute Natural Gas Re-Delivery agreement between the City of Kings Mountain and NTE Carolinas, LLC per work session of August 21, 2017. +authorized the mayor to execute Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Service Agreement Amendments contracts per work session of August 21, 2017. +authorized the city clerk to place a public notice in the Kings Mountain Herald pursuant to 49 CFR Part 192 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, to City of Kings Mountain existing natural gas customers for the right to request the installation of an Excess Flow Valve based upon certain criteria. +reappointed Kemp Mauney, Maria Carter-Holiday Inn Express- and Kamlesh Patel – Quality Inn, to the Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority for a term of two years, expiring June 30, 2019.
at the center of a civil law suit filed against the City of Kings Mountain and Orchard Trace, said “We are not trying to stop commercial development,’’ he said. He presented the mayor and council a list of information he said is missing from the zoning application submitted by Orchard Chase and a Kings Mountain zoning map showing the five parcels on 120 acres of land. He mentioned particularly Article 14 (traffic and parking) which he said is not in the rezoning application and
Section SR 8(H4), non-residential areas. “With the exception of the Hospice property this is a residential area,’’ he said. Tosco also noted that a Superior Court Judge had recently ruled “that our claims are going forward,’’ he added. “I am against the rezoning,’’ said Attorney Cabell Clay, who represents Orchard Trace. Councilman Gordon made the motion, seconded by Councilman Hawkins to deny the rezoning request by Rick Cox
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A Life Changing Experience O n a recent Monday millions of people lifted their eyes to the heavens to stare at the sun. SevBy REV. CHIP SLOAN eral times Pastor I heard First Baptist Church broadcasters describe it as “a life changing experience.” It was a rare opportunity to stare directly at the sun. Of course, staring at the sun results in damage to your eyes, but during a solar eclipse, when the sun in completely covered by the moon there is a short window of a couple minutes when you can stare directly at the sun. But even then, special glasses were necessary. Looking directly at the sun without protective eyewear even during the two minutes it is partially covered by the moon causes eye dam-
age. As one article stated, “you are essentially cooking your eyes.” Wow! The sun is 92 million miles from the earth but is so bright it can’t be stared at directly. Paul saw the Lord on the Damascus Road. He looked directly at the Risen Christ and his eyes were never the same. Later, he would thank the believers in Galatia for their care saying, “I can testify that, adn if you could have done so, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me.” (Galatians 4: 15) While I can’t be certain about the cause of Paul’s eye problem, it seems likely to me that ie was rooted in his seeing the risen Christ in all of His celestial glory on the Damascus Road. We know Paul wrote his letters with the assistance of a secretary because of his eye problem. He would emphasize a point by writing in his own hand with large letters, indicating his eye problem. It’s no wonder,
“the Son (Jesus) is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being.” (Hebrews 1:3) One-day millions of people will lift their eyes to the heavens to stare at the Son in all His glory. “Behold, he (Jesus) is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all peoples on earth will mourn because of him. So, shall it be? Amen” (Revelation 1:7) For those who have believed on Him, it will be a glorious day. For those who have not believed, it will be a day of humiliation. Seeing Jesus in all His glory, they will fall to the ground and say the words that they had refused to say, “Jesus is Lord!” One-day millions of people will lift their eyes to the heavens to stare at the Son. Now that will be a life changing experience. (Reprinted from “The Messenger,’’ First Baptist Church)
to rezone property at 121 N. Oriental Avenue from Residential to General Business. Councilman Shipp voted in the affirmative. Voting against were Gordon, Hawkins, Butler, Miller, Rhodes and Pressley. Lyn Cheshire and Charlotte Ware cited significant amount of traffic in the N. Oriental Avenue area. Cheshire said the integrity of the neighborhood would not be protected with the rezoning and called rezoning to general business a “disservice to the people of Kings Mountain.” The Planning & Zoning Board voted 6-2 to rezone the property which currently is undeveloped and the parcel is located in an area with a mix of principle zoning districts.
Within a one block radius is R-8, General Business and Neighborhood Business and one adjoining parcel to the North is zoned R-10. The other adjoining property to the South faces East King Street and is zoned General Business. Zoning The city’s zoning director said it is not a surprise to see an intensifying level of commercial development as the city grows. Cheshire said any new business built by Mr. Cox would “be directly in my driveway.” Both actions were taken after a public hearing. The first of two required public hearings were held concerning future development block grants that the city may apply for and was conducted
Steve Austin. Each year the state Urban Development and these funds are available to local governments for economic development and infrastructure projects that serve low and moderate-income households. Last Tuesday’s public hearing was a generic hearing to announce that CDBG funds are available and good for any and all CDBG applications that the city may submit for in one funding year. The second public hearing is held for each specific application submitted to the state. The application deadline for the DENR infrastructure program is Sept. 30 each year. The economic development funds ae available year-round as needed.
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H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center a fun place! The H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center is a fun and busy place for senior citizens. Program Coordinator Karen Grigg plans a variety of programs for senior citizens 55 and older. The City of Kings Mountain owns and operates the Center on King Street. Senior Citizens enjoy a variety of programs at the Patrick Center. PHOTOS BY KAREN GRIGG
CORN HOLES – Martha Hughes throws while Evelyn Creswell and Dennis Carpenter watch.
Line Dancers danced at the Cleveland County Fair recently.
POOL ROOM – Joe Norman, Al Tate, Willie Moore and Gary Hollifield enjoy a game of pool.
LIBRARY – Charles Fite looks for a book to check out.
SENIORS IN MOTION – John Still instructs classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. $1 per class if you are not a member of the YMCA.
A Dutch Lunch Bunch composed of senior citizens visits area restaurants.
COMPUTER ROOM – Carolyn Case and Chuck Howell are pictured in the Computer Room.
CERAMICS CLASS – Seniors at the Patrick Center love the ceramics class which meets Mondays from 9:30-11:30 A.M. There is a $5 firing fee every quarter.
WALKING TRACK - David and Barbara Jones walk on a regular basis 17 times around the inside of the building for one mile and seven times outside of the building for another mile.
EXERCISE ROOM – Howard Bryant works out every day in the Exercise Room at the Patrick Senior Center.
KAROKE – Sherrill Norma and John Creswell sing while Sue Brabham waits her turn.
Senior citizens love bingo games which are a regular program entertainment.
Pat Spry enjoys the jewelry making class.
Kay Carlisle works on a quilt in the quilting class.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN MOUNTAINEERS 38, T.C. ROBERSON RAMS 21
Makena Deaton goes for a kill in Kings Mountain High’s 3-1 win over the North Gaston Lady Wildcats for their first victory in the Big South 3A Conference. Photos by Gary Smart
Spikers beat NG for first BSC win Kings Mountain High’s volleyball team posted its first Big South 3A victory Thursday afternoon at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium, beating North Gaston’s Lady Wildcats 3-1. The Lady Mountaineers dropped the first game 13-25 before rallying for a 25-18, 2515, 25-7 victory. Makena Deaton led the way offensively with 26 kills. Leeasia Rhodes added eight and Kylie Bearfield six. Rhodes also contributed eight digs and had 12 serve receptions. Kyann Crocker had nine service points, 13 digs and 17 serve receptions. Mandy Breakfield had 14 service points and played well on defense. Layla Harris ran the offense and had 45 assists. The JV team also was a big winner, 2516, 25-23. Rylie Carroll led the offense and had seven service points. Rachel Johnson had 10 service points and played well on defense. Last Tuesday night the Lady Mountaineers opened Big South Conference play with a 25-21, 25-19, 25-16 loss to Stuart Cramer. Makena Deaton had 13 kills. Mandy Breakfield had 19 digs and 15 serve reception, and Layla Harris had 21 assists. The KM JVs fell 25-23, 25-23.
Lineman Xavier Brown (53) blocks for running back Ricaylen Mack (22) in Friday’s game with TC Roberson at KMHS.
Lightning strikes in form of Mack, Mountaineers Kings Mountain High football coach Greg Lloyd wasn’t a happy camper early in Friday’s game with T.C. Roberson at KM’s John Gamble Stadium. The visitors from Skyland scored on their first two possessions for a 14-0 lead, but after a 30-minute lightning delay the Mountaineers came back for an impressive 38-21 victory that more than made up for the sluggish start. “We came out a little flat,” Lloyd said, “but after the
delay we pretty much controlled the game and beat a very good football team. They had good size and speed, but we just got better as we went along.” Sophomore running back Ricaylen Mack had the best game of his young career, and showed signs of things to come. Behind good blocking from the offensive line, he gained 225 yards rushing, scored three times, rambled See KM/TCR, Page 2B
Kings Mountain’s Jeremiah Brown (90) closes in on Roberson running back Shaq Gist (25) in Friday’s non-conference game at John Gamble Stadium.
Mountaineers at Cuthbertson Friday
Layla Harris sets up a teammate in last week’s win over North Gaston at KMHS.
Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers face another big challenge Friday night when they travel to Waxhaw to take on the Culbertson Cavaliers. Culbertson comes into the endowment game with a 1-2 overall record, but just like last week’s opponent T.C. Roberson that record is deceiving. Their two losses were to two very good football teams. Coach Greg Lloyd said the Mountaineers will have to be at
the top of their game to come home a winner. “They are very similar to T.C. Roberson,” Lloyd noted. “They’re disciplined. They run a one-back (6-4 junior Davis Walker) who is very good, and use their tight end (215-pound senior Carter Kendall) some. They’re basically a 50/50 run-pass team and put a lot of pressure on you. They’re coming off a real big win (48-6) last week over Anson County.” Cuthbertson’s two losses were
to a pair of Cabarrus County powers, Porter Ridge 27-20 and Jay M. Robinson 33-8. Just like T.C. Roberson, they schedule tough non-conference opponents to get them ready for one of the strongest 3A conferences in the state. Union County is home to the reigning state 3AA champion, Weddington. The Cavaliers are big and experienced, with just one sophomore on their roster. They’re a typical Union County team that is
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KM kickers beat Chase followed by the varsity at 6:30. Nolan Raby and Josue’ Molina-Garcia led last week’s win with a pair of goals each. Mason Nguyen and Marc Atilano each had one goal. Brandon Quevedo-Johns had two assists and Chase Yow and Tristan Stenger had one assist each. John Harris and Silas Price split time in goal.
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big, strong and quick. “They run a 4-3 defense that is very disciplined,” Lloyd noted. “They’re a good team all around.” Lloyd hopes to see his Mountaineers continue to improve after two big opening season wins over South Caldwell (54-6) and T.C. Roberson (38-21). “Hopefully, we will play better,” he said. “We need to come out and put four good quarters together.”
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Post Game KMHS vs. T.C. Roberson SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 YARDSTICK First downs Yds. rushing Passing Yds. passing Fumbles lost Yds. penalized
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TC 16 196 11-35-1 176 1 105
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KM RUSHING Mack 28-225, Wade 17-80, Brooks 5-19. KM PASSING Wade 7-14-1-78, Mack 1-1-20. KM RECEIVING Hughes 3-47, Mack 1-33, Brittain 1-3, Kobe Paysour 3-15.
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Quarterback Belton Pressley had 216 yards total offense in Kings Mountain’s 14-0 JV win at T.C. Roberson Thursday.
Kings Mountain High’s JV football team traveled up the mountain Thursday night and shutout T.C. Roberson 14-0 for its second straight win to open the season. The Mountaineers drove 54 yards on its opening possession, with Albert Hope capping a nine-play drive with a three yard touchdown run. Belton Pressley hit Triston Hannon with a two-point conversion for an 8-0 Mountaineer lead. Kings Mountain had a late first half touchdown nullified on a penalty, but struck again in the third quarter on a 42-yard touchdown pass from Pressley to Luke Bishop. Pressley had a good allaround game for the Mountaineers, passing for 146 yards and rushing for 70
RUFFALO more. Luke Bishop had 58 yards receiving. The Mountaineers had an exceptional defensive effort, recording eight sacks and forcing four turnovers. Chris Ruffalo intercepted three passes and recovered a fumble. Robert Lipscomb had three sacks and Zach Crawford two. The Mountaineers are idle this week and travel to Shelby on Thursday, Sept. 14.
TC RUSHING Young 2-17, Gossett 8-98, Gist 17-81. TC PASSING Gossett 11-35-1-176. TC RECEIVING Young 4-43, Miles 1-39, Ellison 2-7, Gist 2-17, Wiley 1-15, Hill 1-55.
HOW THEY DID IT FIRST QUARTER TC – 11:03 – Shakel Hill 55-pass from Ty Gossett (Colson Graham kick). 3 play, 80-yd. drive after opening KO, all passes. TC – 4:47 - Kobe Miles, 39-pass from Gossett (Graham kick). 38-yd. drive, 2 passes. KM -1:34 – Ricaylen Mack 6-run (Micah Randall kick). 77-yd. drive, seven plays, Mack 5-39 rushing, 33-yd. reception. SECOND QUARTER KM – 7:04 – Kaylon Wade, 11-run (Seth Bishop run). 76-yd. drive 10 plays. Wade 4-35 rushing, Mack 3-26. KM – 4:30 – Safety. Punter had to fall on high snap in end zone. KM – 2:45- Mack 26 run (Randall kick). 37-yd. drive, 2 plays, both runs by Mack. THIRD QUARTER TC – 8:30 – Shaq Gist 12-run (Graham kick). 58-yd. drive featuring 50-yard run by Gossett after a holding penalty. KM – 6:22 – Dontavious Hughes 20-pass from Mack (Randall kick). 48-yd., 4-play drive following long KO return by Chris Brittain. FOURTH QUARTER KM – 1:22 – KM – Mack 6-run ((Randall kick). 54yd., 15-play drive that took 6:27 off the clock. Mack 9-31 rushing, Wade 3-11 rushing, key receptions by Brittain and Kobe Paysour.
SPORTS THIS WEEK Wednesday, September 6 4 p.m. – High school volleyball, Kings Mountain at East Gaston. 5 p.m. – High school soccer, Kings Mountain at Polk County. Thursday, September 7 4 p.m. – High school volleyball, Kings Mountain at Ashbrook. 4 p.m. – High school tennis, Kings Mountain at Newton-Conover. 4:15 – Middle school soccer and softball, Shelby at Kings Mountain. 5 p.m. – High school soccer, RS Central at Kings Mountain (varsity only). Friday, September 8 7:30 – High school football, Kings Mountain at Cuthbertson. Monday, September 11 2 p.m. – High school golf, Big South teams at Kings Mountain Country Club.
4 p.m. – High school volleyball, Clover at Kings Mountain. 5 p.m. – High school soccer, Kings Mountain at Stuart Cramer (JV/V DH). Tuesday, September 12 4 p.m. – Middle School golf, Kings Mountain at West Lincoln. 4 p.m. – High school volleyball, Burns at Kings Mountain. 4 p.m. – High school tennis, Kings Mountain at Shelby. 4:15 – Middle school soccer and softball, Kings Mountain at East Lincoln Wednesday, September 13 4 p.m. – High school tennis, Highland Tech at Kings Mountain. 5 p.m. – Middle school football, Crest at Kings Mountain. 5 p.m. – High school soccer, North Gaston at Kings Mountain (JV/V DH).
TC Roberson defensive back Devin Wiley brings down KM quarterback Kaylon Wade in Friday’s non-conference game at Gamble Stadium. KM won 38-21.
KM/TCR: Lightning bolt sparks KM victory over Roberson From Page 1B 33 yards with a pass reception and threw a 20-yard halfback pass to Dontavious Hughes for a touchdown. TC Roberson’s outstanding 6-3 junior quarterback Ty Gossett did a great job, hitting 10 of 20 passes in the first half for 165 yards, but the Mountaineer defense shut him down in the second half as he hit only one. The game started with KM’s Micah Randall putting the opening kickoff in the end zone, but it took Gossett and the Rams just one minute and three seconds to take a 7-0 lead on three straight passes, the final covering 55 yards to Shakel Hill. Later in the quarter Gossett hit Kobe Miles with a 39-yard touchdown pass for the 14-0 lead. The Mack and Mountaineer show started after that, with the home team driving 75 yards in eight plays and Mack scoring off left tackle from six yards out. Randall’s PAT cut the margin to 14-7 with 1:34 left in the quarter. Mother Nature entered the picture as the teams lined up for the ensuing kickoff. A bolt of lightning caused the game to be suspended for 30 minutes. Every phase of the KM game picked it up a notch when the game resumed. After the defense forced a punt to end the first quarter, the offense marched 76 yards to take the lead on an 11-yard keeper by quarterback Kaylon Wade and an unplanned two-point conversion run by Seth Bishop. Holder Bishop couldn’t get the snap from center placed, so he got up and rolled untouched to the right corner of the end zone for a 15-14 lead. A high snap by the Rams resulted in a safety for KM and a 17-14 lead and Mack rambled 24 yards for a touchdown at the 2:45 mark go put KM up 24-14. Chuckie Osborne’s pass interception in the end zone kept the lead at ten and was huge in the KM defense’s turnaround in the second half. Roberson’s only second half touchdown came at the 8:30 mark of the third quarter after Gossett scrambled 50 yards to
the KM 12. Shaq Gist scored on the next play to cut the margin to 24-21. That would be all for the visitors as the KM defense smothered them the rest of the way. Mack’s TD pass to Hughes gave the Mountaineers some breathing room at 31-21, and a fourth quarter drive that lasted six minutes and 27 seconds and culminated with Mack’s six-yard run put the game away. The offensive line played a huge part in the big win “Our offensive line did well,” Lloyd said. “We were without the services of starting center Jonathan Rikard. He hurt his knee in practice and we held
him out. He will be back this week. “I thought Nathan Bess did a good job filling in for Rikard, and James Parsons played his best game by far. Sabeian Beam also did a great job. Our left side played pretty good.” Lloyd was also pleased with how well the defense played, especially against Gossett who is rated one of the top quarterbacks in Western North Carolina. After throwing for 125 yards in the first quarter, he was held to 51 the rest of the game. That was mainly because the Mountaineers, led by senior defensive end Jerdon Pressley, put a lot of pressure on him and that pres-
sure also accounted for a lot of the Rams’ 105 yards in penalties. “We did a good job on him,” Lloyd said. “We turned our game up a little bit and tried to stay in our area and put more pressure on him. He’s really a solid player. He had a couple big runs on scrambles. We have to work on that. “Mack had a very good game for us,” he added. “The line blocked good, and our receivers also did a good job of blocking. Mack ran the ball hard. He also had a big pass completion and a big pass reception. It was really a total team effort.”
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Kings Mountain High’s band got in a brief pre-game performance prior to the lightning and heavy rains that interrupted Friday night’s home opener against T.C. Roberson at John Gamble Stadium. The pep band will be following the Mountaineers to Cuthbertson High in Waxhaw Friday for an endowment game and the entire band will be back in action on Friday, September 15 when the Mountaineers host county rival Shelby at 7:30 p.m.
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Kensen Martin was presented the KM Booster Club’s East Elementary Outstanding Student Award at Friday’s football game at Kings Mountain High School. He is pictured on the front row with his principal, Becky Bailey, and Mark McDaniel of the Booster Club. On the back row are his parents, Scott and D Martin.
Kings Mountain quarterback Kaylon Wade looks for a hole on a keeper in Friday’s game with TC Roberson at Gamble Stadium.
Big Kings Mountain lineman James Parsons throws a block for running back Ricaylen Mack (22) in Friday’s win over TC Roberson’s Rams at Gamble Stadium.
Mountaineer head coach Greg Lloyd keeps a close eye on the action in Friday’s game with TC Roberson at Gamble Stadium.
TC Roberson defensive end Jordan McNeill (84) tries to keep a (Ricaylen) Mack truck from running away in Friday’s game at Gamble Stadium. Mack gained 225 yards, scored three touchdowns and threw for another in KM’s 38-21 victory.
Kings Mountain quarterback Kaylon Wade waits for his linemen to open a running lane in Friday’s game with TC Roberson at Gamble Stadium.
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The varsity cheerleaders welcomed the Mountaineers onto the field for their first home game Friday night at John Gamble Stadium. The cheerleaders, bands and fans got soaked but they stuck it out to support the team in its 38-21 victory over T.C. Roberson.
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Jamie Lee Wright, 319 East Alabama Avenue, Bessemer City, trafficking methamphetamine, two counts, $150,000 secured bond. Week of August 28 wanted persons The following people have outstanding warrants but have not yet been located this week: Brandon Lee Gordon Meeks, 21, 219 El Bethel Road, Lot 1, Kings Mountain,
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Tickets are on sale for the Kings Mountain Little Theatre production of “The Little Mermaid.” Admission is $10 and tickets may be purchased by calling 704-730-9408 or tickets at kmlt.org. Show dates are Sept.15,16,22, and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 17 and 24 at 3 p.m. Student performances are Sept. 14 and Sept. 15.
Peoples’ Town Hall 12 Tribe Meeting Sept. 19 Rally The Women’s Ministry of Peoples Baptist Church, 1010 Groves St., is sponsoring a 12 Tribe Rally on Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Dixon family reunion The annual reunion of the descendants of Robert Barnett and Frances Watterson Dixon will be held Sunday, Sept. 24, at the Activities Center adjacent to Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1017 Bethlehem Road, Kings Mountain. Lunch will begin at 1 p.m.
A Town Hall meeting for a question/answer discussion on schools will be held Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at Landmark Baptist Church, Highway 74 East Dixon Boulevard in Shelby. A suggestion box will be available for those who wish anonymity. Everyone welcome.
Playground closed City officials have announced that the Rick Murphrey Children’s Playground located beside the Kings Mountain Family YMCA will be closed for maintenance Monday, Sept. 11 through Friday, Sept. 15.
SHIPP volunteers can help During Open Enrollment The Medicare Enrollment Period is October 15-December 7 and SHIPP counselors will be at the Patrick Senior Center to offer free, unbiased information about Medicare, Medicare prescription drug coverage, Medicare Advantage, long-term care insurance and other health insurance issues. Sharon Eaker, Director of the Senior Center, said that in addition to helping Medicare beneficiaries compare and enroll in plans during the Open Enrollment Period that SHIPP counselors can help people find out if they are eligible for Medicare cost-saving programs.
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‘Spreading the Love’ at summer camp in Grover Grover and Kings Mountain youngsters are enjoying summer camp on the theme “Spread the Love” and you can reach them online at #Grover/ kmrocks Tracy Pullen, who organized the group, says that the young people have been having “a great time this summer” at the home of Marty and Stormy Mongiello on Tuesdays. Meeting at tables in the
garage at Inn of the Patriots the young people have painted rocks and participated in crafts led by parents of the children. Hot dogs with all the trimmings and cupcakes were served on August 15 and with only one more Tuesday until school starts the children will have one more day of camp. Pullen promises that something special will feature their last day of camp.
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Check-In Services That Can Help Seniors Stay Put Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any services you know of that check in on elderly seniors who live alone. I worry about my 84-yearold father falling or having a medical emergency, and not being able to get to the phone to call for help. And he won’t wear a lifeline help-button. Desperate Daughter
to check-in. If he answers, the system would assume everything is OK. But if he didn’t pick up or if the call goes to voice mail after repeated tries, you (or whoever his designee is) would get a notification call. If you are not reachable, calls are then made to backup people who’ve also agreed to check on your dad if necessary.
Dear Desperate, Depending on where your dad lives, there are check-in call services, volunteer visiting programs, and a variety of technology options you can turn to that can help you keep tabs on him. Here are several to check into.
The fallback is if no one can be reached, the police or other emergency services personnel will be dispatched to his home.
Daily Check-in Calls To make sure your dad is OK every day, consider signing him up with a daily check-in call service program. These are telephone reassurance programs run by police or sheriff’s departments in hundreds of counties across the country and are usually provided free of charge. Here’s how they work. A computer automated phone system would call your dad at a designated time each day
To find out if this service is available in your dad’s community, call his local police department’s nonemergency number. If, however, the police or sheriff’s department in your dad’s community doesn’t provide a daily check-in call program, there are a number of companies you can turn to that offer similar services offered directly to consumers for under $15 per month. Some to check into include the CARE senior calling program (Call-Reassurance. com), CareCheckers (CareCheckers. com) and IAmFine (Iamfine.com).
Volunteer Visiting Programs Another option you may also want to investigate is volunteer visiting programs, which are usually run by churches, community groups, or social service agencies. These programs provide volunteers who will visit an older adult in their home usually for an hour or two once a week, providing companionship as well as the reassurance that someone is checking in on a regular basis. They can also alert you if they notice your dad’s health or living conditions start to decline. To find out if these services are available, check with local churches or the area agency on aging near your dad – call the Eldercare Locator at 800-6771116 for contact information. Technology Solutions Technology also offers a number of ways to help keep your dad safe at home, and help you keep an eye on him from afar. For example, for safety and peace of mind there are medical alert systems, which provide a wearable “help button” that would allow
him to call for help anytime he needed it. Some of these systems (like Bay Alarm Medical, BayAlarmMedical. com) also offer wall-mounted buttons that can be placed near the floor in high fall risk areas like the bathroom or kitchen, if he didn’t wear a help button. And to help you keep daily tabs on your dad, there are wireless sensor-monitoring systems (like Silver Mother, Sen. se/silvermother) you could put in his home that will notify you if something out of the ordinary is happening; and video monitoring cameras (like the Nest Cam, Nest.com/camera) that have built-in motion and sound detection that will let you know when something is detected, and two-way audio that will let you talk and listen to him. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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How to survive your London calling... By Travis Archie
LONDON, U.K AUGUST 24, 2017 - Going from 800 people in a your downtown to at least 8,000 people in a neighborhood is an incredible change with its positive possibilities and challenges. After earning my BA in the small town Boiling Springs, N.C. I decided to pursue an MA. For my masters I wanted to be in an environment that was lively, creative, evolving and culturally expressive. After doing some research I came across Richmond The American University in London and their MA program in Advertising & PR. Once I was accepted to the university I took the necessary steps to get my student visa and on September 1 I was
on a flight to things out through trial London. and error. I have spent One example would nine months be learning to use living in London the tube, metro, to and have had get around the city. life changing During my first week ex p e r i e n c e s . of university I tried I’ve had to adto take the tube to just for things class but kept getting like transportaon the wrong train. I Travis Archie tion, food, living soon learned the train arrangements, I wanted only ran evand socializing. Studying ery five minutes, so instead I in London has opened my started walking to my classmind to endless possibilities es and saved a few quid, that I will seeking for my fu- pound, every week. ture self. The goal of this how-to Coming from a small town articles is give a first hand you really don’t hear much account of things to expect people going to foreign coun- when studying or traveling tries and living there for an in the U.K. Having just a little extended period. Going into knowledge of what to expect London I had no idea what will make the transition easto expect and figured most ier instead of going into the
Travis with a few classmates in Edinburgh.
unknown. Hopefully this will potential students, especially answer more questions for those in the small rural communities who aspire to go beyond the status quo.
The view from Travis' flat in Kensington.
The London Eye at night.
USDA donated Commodities The Shelby Lions Club will be distributing USDA Commodities on Sept. 13 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. The distribution is based on the number in the family and the income of the household. Fill out
an application with your home address in Cleveland County. If a person is unable to attend in person he/she may send a note stating the number in the family, address, and family income and signed by them.
Join King’s Orchestra Central United Methodist Church is forming The King’s Orchestra and this group is open to all who play an instrument. The ensemble is open to musicians of all ability levels and will rehearse on Sundays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. The orchestra’s mission is to worship God through presenting beautiful music and leading in corporate worship several times a month. Contact Music Director Carlos Zamora to participate at musicdirector@ cumckm.org or 704-739-2471.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Will E. Absher, Jr., deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned Nancy England, Executrix on or before the 30th day of November, 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 30th day of August, 2017. Nancy England, Executrix Estate of: Will E. Absher, Jr. 1004 Cherry Street Kings Mountain North Carolina 28086 KMH 3812 (8/30 & 9/06, 13 & 20/2017)
Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center Month of September activities Activities for the month of September at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6: Faith and Fitness 8:309:30 a.m.; Exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; Senior Support Group 10-11 a.m.; Jewelry class I 10-11 a.m.; Seniors in Motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; jewelry class II 1-2 p.m.; duplicate bridge 1-4 p.m. THURSDAY, SEPT. 7: Healthy Lifestyle Class 8-9:30 a.m.; exercise 9:3020 a.m.; Intermediate Line Dance 10-11:30 a.m.; bingo 10:30-11:15 a.m. FRIDAY, SEPT. 8: Coffee and Conversation 9-10:30 a.m.; Seniors in Motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Friday lunch 11-12 noon; Wii bowling league 12 noon. MONDAY, SEPT. 11: Coupon and recipe swap 9:30-10:30 a.m.; ceramics 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Seniors in Motion canceled; quilting 12:30-3 p.m.; Intermediate Line Dance 1-3 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPT. 12: Knitting 8:30-10:30 a.m.; Bible History canceled; Cooking with Marilyn canceled; commodities distribution 1-2:30 p.m.; evening line dance 6-7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13: Faith and Fitness 8:30-
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Congressman Patrick McHenry Presents Fire Department with Grant Congressman Patrick McHenry presented the Bessemer City Fire Department with $212,000 in grant funds on behalf of FEMA’s SAFER and AFG Grant. The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant was created to aid fire departments with increasing or maintaining the number of trained,
“front line” firefighters available in their communities. The goal of SAFER is to enhance the local fire departments’ abilities to comply with staffing, response and operational standards established by the NFPA (NFPA 1710 and/or NFPA 1720). The primary goal of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and non-affiliated emer-
Congressman Patrick McHenry with Bessemer City Council & Fire Department.
gency medical service organizations. Since 2001, AFG has helped firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards. Visit www. b e s s e m e r c i t y. com for more information on the Fire Department.
´7KDQN $ 3ROLFH 2IÀFHU 'D\µ for our basic freedoms. In light of “Thank a Police Officer Day,” the City of Bessemer City would especially like to thank United States Army Veteran and Bessemer City Police Department’s Lieutenant Timothy Elmore for a job well done. Lt. Elmore suffered a career-ending injury while apprehending a suspect and retired from service on July
Saturday, September 16th, 2017 marks a special day for a powerful team of America’s first responders, Police Officers. National “Thank a Police Officer” Day was established in September of 2012 as a way to show support and appreciation of our everyday heroes and heroines. Oftentimes, we forget the cost many Police Officers bear
1st. He will be sorely missed, not only by his co-workers and fellow officers, but also the Mealson-Wheels recipients he visited each month. To wish Lieutenant Elmore well, cards and notes can be addressed to Bessemer City Police Department, 132 West Virginia Avenue, Bessemer City, North Carolina 28016. Don’t forget to thank a police officer for
their service – on Saturday, September 16th and every day. Also, join the City of Bessemer City for our annual "Thank A Police Officer Day" on Monday, September 18, 2017 at the Kiser Senior Center from 1:00PM-2:00PM. Retired Lieutenant Tim Elmore of Bessemer City Police Department.
Casting Call for Inspiring 2017 Fall & Winter Art plays. The City of Bessemer City desires to display public art by replicating/reproducing work and placing them on the walls of this downtown park. There is no cost to the artist! The park acts as a gathering place for downtown events and serves as a focal point for local art in the Bessemer City Community. All interested artist should submit work to jross@bessemercity.com for consideration. High resolution images are preferred.
The City of Bessemer City is currently seeking fall and winter artwork, including photography, from local artists in the Bessemer City area and Gaston County to be used for public display in the City’s newly renovated Centennial Park in downtown Bessemer City. The parks size is approximately 78FT X 110 FT. The new park includes the following features: seating area, new lighting, artificial turf, sidewalks, landscaping, stage for concerts and performances, and public art dis-
“We Will Rememcil urge you to attend the September 11th Remembrance Ceremony downEHUµ 6HUYLFH $W town Bessemer City. Civic, business, public service leaders will lead a Bessemer City Hall and time of remembrance on the square in Bessemer City Mayor and City Coun-
front of City Hall. The ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m. “We Will Remember” is a memorial event to commemorate victims of the attack on America. As a free people, we must NEVER FORGET the innocent victims of the Sep-
tember 11, 2001 attacks. So please join the Bessemer City Community in Remembrance and Reflection on the 16th Anniversary of the tragic 9/11 attacks in front of Bessemer City City Hall on Monday, September 11th, 2017 .
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A theatre that exists only in pictures and old news articles may yet again rise in downtown Forest City. Sue Fair, who has created the non-profit Tri-City Arts, is currently working to raise money to renovate and restore the Romina Theatre. The Romina, which opened in 1929, closed as a theatre in 1960s, and more recently served as a retail space. “This organization is going to refurbish the Romina to bring it back to the Art Deco style that it once was,” Fair explained. Once completed, the theatre will provide a performing arts space with sstate-of-the-ar t equipment as well e as classroom and a ccommunity space. Fair, who is an adjunct professor a at Gardnera Webb University, W ssaid the idea tto renovate the ttheatre came after conversation a with her husband, w who mentioned The outside of the Romina Theatre after it was w opened in 1929. Thus far, photos from the inside there needed to be more offerings of the building haven’t been located. downtown. “One morning I woke up and said w ‘‘I guess it’s time.’” Timing, she was ccontinued, perfect. p “It just happened when I tthat decided to do this, d JJim Griffin, who owns the building, o had decided he h was going to sell w iit. He had put a ssign up above Above photos contributed by Sue Fair.
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the door, and my friend told me there was a theater for sale in downtown,” Fair said. “I’ve been on a bullet train ever since.” A Hendersonville native, Fair’s career has been spent in theater and theater education. She is an instructor, designer and managing director in the Theatre Arts Department at GWU. “I’ve been doing this sort of work for years,” she said. A family member who is a construction consultant will help with the renovation, she continued. He was a part of a group that restored the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, which suffered destruction during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. From outside the building, it’s hard to imagine the beauty that lies within. “There is kind of a time capsule in the building,” Fair explained. “When they put the floor in upstairs, they left all the tin roofing. The original colors and designs from the 1920s are there, and it hasn’t been touched since the 1960s. You feel like you’re in a different era.” Prior to work beginning, Tri-City Arts has to raise $37,000 to cover the cost of the architectural plans. Fair has been working in the community to raise awareness of the project and its mission. “The community has been 100 percent on board,” she said. Donations for the project have already come in from local businesses, like Hardin’s Drug, which was once located in the building. Once that funding is in place, the remaining funding for the $4.5 million project will come through grants and donations, Fair said. “Our finish date is December 2017,” she added. “Our hope is to have all the renovations finished and have a holiday play or variety show.” With new businesses and restaurants opening in Forest City, Fair said she believes the restored Romina will “tip it over the edge.” “I think this is a moment in time for a big change for Forest City and the whole county.” If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to Tri-City Arts for the Romina Theatre Project, contact Fair through the TriCity Arts Facebook page or email tricityarts2016@gmail.com. Additionally, those who would like to purchase a theatre seat in memory or in honor of someone may do so. Seats in the balcony will be $500; those on the floor will be $1,500 for the back and $2,500 for the front.
Working together in Cherryville at the home of Keith Shull, members of the Inspire program from a couple of different churches. From left to right: Scott Harrill, Allen Chapman, Daniel Owen (on saw), Shuler Sitsch, Will Elmore, and Jace Brittain. (photo by MEP/The Eagle)
The proscenium arch in the Romina Theatre is still visible from the upstairs portion of the building, which is located in downtown Forest City. Tri-City Arts, a non-profit created by Sue Fair, has been created to raise funding to restore the theatre, which was built in 1929.
A sign i marking ki women roofing was located outside the home where the 100th roof was being completed by the Women Roofers.
class from First Baptist Church in Rutherfordton volunteered to repair a leaky roof. Only three members of the class showed up - all women - but it didn’t stop the group from accomplishing their goal. Since that time the group has grown to include many other women, and the completion of 100 roofs, including 16 outside of Rutherford County. The group has been featured in People magazine’s “Heroes Among Us” segment as well. The Birriel family’s home is one of 34 the group has roofed for Habitat, said Rutherford County Habitat Executive Director Kim Freeman. “We couldn’t be more thankful for your hard work,” Freeman said. The original three roofers - Susan
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FFair i ddescribes ib th the upstairs t i off th the bbuilding ildi as a “ti “time capsule.” The original Art Deco designed plaster is still visible on the walls, as are the tin tiles on the ceiling. Above photos by Nathan Flynn.
History of the Romina Theatre Built in 1929, the Romina Theatre was originally owned by Walter Haynes and later sold to the Griffin family, who owns the building to this day. Originally designed for vaudeville performances, the theatre ran “first run” movies in the 1930s. The theatre was used as such until the 1960s. The building was renovated to house retail stores, and the seats and raked floor removed and replaced with a level surface. It was also at this time that a second floor was installed to create a ceiling for the retail space. Cost of the building and furnishings, when it was originally built, was $125,000. The name combined the names of Haynes daughters, Amanda and Rosa Mae.
Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity H Executive Director Kim Freeman Kernodle, Lori Herrick and the Rev. hugs Rutherford Billy Honeycutt were honored for Housing Partnership their time and dedication over the Executive Director years. Nell Bovender after During his invocation, the Rev. thanking the women Tim Marsh summed up the work of for their service. the Women Roofers. “Each shingle, each nail a volunteer hammered is your love being expressed.” It is work that provides much more to those doing it than those who receive it, said Rutherford Housing Partnership Executive Director Nell Bovender. “We are changed by this work. We are part of God’s work in this world.” Spindale Mayor Mickey Bland presents Rutherford For more information on Housing Partnership Executive Director Nell the Women Roofers, visit Bovender with a proclamation declaring July 8 as rutherfordhousingpartnership.com. Women Roofer Day in Spindale.
Women Roofers celebrate 100th roof The Women Roofers celebrated a milestone Friday, July 8, with the completion of the non-profit’s 100th roof. A celebration was held at the house being completed by Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity for the Birriel family, whose home includes the 100th roof. Those in attendance had an opportunity to learn more about the Women Roofers and to see them in action. “We are proud the 100th roof completed by the Women Roofers is in Spindale,” said Spindale Mayor Mickey Bland. The Town of Spindale, as well as the County, made proclamations celebrating the Women Roofers. The Women Roofers began in 2002 when a Sunday School
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An important partnership took place recently as adult and young adult leaders and teens, all members of the various churches in Cherryville, put their faith in action to help others. Scott Harrill, Athletic Director of Cherryville High School, and a member of First Baptist Church of Cherryville, and FBC pastor Dr. Vince Hefner, FBC Minister of Youth Kevin Bennett, and West Lincoln baseball coach Allen Chapman were all excited about the program. INSPIRE’s team started in May getting names and information of those who needed help on home improvements they either were just unable to physically perform themselves, or financially couldn’t bring to pass. Enter the INSPIRE ministry team and their cohort
of handymen and women! Harrill and company, in a letter sent out along with application forms for those who needed work done, noted the program was in partnership with the City of Cherryville and Cherryville Area Ministries as well as a combination of different denominations’ members. First Baptist, the letter noted, had the desire to improve local homes in the community by doing minor inside and outside work. It was going to be, however, a tight timeframe, as Harrell said the work would have to be done over a two-day period. Said Harrill, as he and a crew were working on the home of Keith Shull in Cherryville, “We have 20 crews working at around 70 homes. We have a time frame of two days time to get the work done.” Harrill said the germ of the idea was one he took to Dr. Hefner at FBC. The idea
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Alfaro said country music star, best-selling author, and Bessemer City boy Jimmy Wayne is slated to appear at the Aug. 4 date. Alfaro noted that offerings from Jimmy Wayne’s night at the revival will go to a local foster home. In addition to Wayne, Alfaro said local pastors will be speaking throughout
the nights of the revival. A “first” for the community revival organization is that they will be streaming live on their own web site, cherryvillerevival.org, said Alfaro, who also emcee’s a Christian radio program on 1220 AM from 7 to 9 a.m. Alfaro noted the revival, like last year, will be held at “Buck” Fraley Field,
the home field of the 2016 1A State Champion CHS Ironmen, and the Post 100 American Legion ball club. The field is located across from the American Legion Post 100 building, at 401 E. Pink St., Cherryville. Revival times are 6:30 p.m., for the youth rally, and 7 p.m., for the revival. See REVIVAL, Page 7
Freeman opens gallery/studio/classroom in former Abernathy Wholesale building
Cherryville Chamber of Commerce and Cherryville City officials attended the Friday, July 8, 2016 ribbon cutting and open house of artist Gary Freeman’s Heritage Park Art Center, located at 214 East Main St., Cherryville. Freeman’s professional studio is in the former Abernathy’s Wholesale building. (photos by MEP/The Eagle)
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Three people are facing charges in connection with several break-ins that occurred in the 1300 block of Clarence Beam Rd., Cherryville. Crystal Lynn Dellinger, 45, of Cedar Grove Church Rd., Vale; Jerrica Danielle Lefler, 28, and Joshua Thomas Carpenter, 26, both of 401 North Grove St.,
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Being located near Cherryville’s historic J. R. Beam Heritage Park has its advantages, not the least of which is the park itself. There is also the fact of being in the heart of a rapidly revitalizing downtown that is a much-awarded N.C. Main Street City, and proudly so. For Cherryville artist Gary Wayne Freeman – winner of quite a few awards himself – it’s also equally about being able to be a part of his hometown and being able to create something there that all
will see and love for many, many years to come. It is about building and continuing a legacy of art and talent for future Cherryville generations to have and keep close to their hearts, and their community, for all time. That’s just one of the many reasons he could think of, he said recently at a ribbon cutting for his new art gallery and studio, aptly named “Heritage Park Art Center”. It was a dream and one for which he “stepped out on faith,” just “going for it”, as he put it. And go for it he did, as he bought the former Bill Abernathy Wholesale building and essentially redid it all from the floor up. The Center is located at
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Artist Gary W. Freeman, owner of Heritage Park Art Center, talks about one of his new gallery’s larger paintings, an autumn scene in the mountains of North Carolina, with family members, Michael and Gail Brackett. 214 East Main St., Cher- cently told a group of Cherryville. ryville Rotarians, “but the “It required a lot of work end result was worth it all!” and 'sweat equity’,” he reSee FREEMAN, Page 7
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Several Belmont firefighters got together at Riverside Marina on the Catawba River last Wednesday for training on the department’s new Zodiac rescue boat. Photo by Alan Hodge
MacKenzie Harris transforms play room at Catherine's House By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
The play room at Catherine’ s House transitional home for women and children on the Sisters of Mercy campus in Belmont has seen a lot of use over the past two decades and its rather weary appearance showed it. But now, thanks to hard work by 15-yearold MacKenzie Harris, that same space is bright, cheery, inviting, and inspirational. Harris, the daughter of Cavan and Cathy Harris, was looking for a project to tackle towards her Girl Scout Gold Award and chose to take on a floor to ceiling renovation of the room. The process to earn the Gold Award is challenging. First, the Girl Scouts have to approve the Gold project before it canmove forward. The candidate must spend a minimum of 80 hours working on the Gold project. Once the Gold project is done, the candidate must submit a final report to the Girl Scout committee for review. Harris, an “independent Scout” has completed the play room project but still has a couple of steps to go before the Gold Award is hers. Next,she will meet with the Girl Scout committee in mid-August or mid-September to provide a presentation in front of the committee. If approved, she will be awarded a Gold Award Pin upon receiving final report MacKenzie Harris (center) remodeled the play room at Catherine's House in her quest for approval at the mid-August or mid-September the Girl Scout Gold Award. Seen with Harris in the new, bright, environment are Catherine's committee meeting. House development director Jacki McCarthy (left) and volunteer coordinator/facility manager Sister Carmelita Hagan RSM. See CATHERINE’S HOUSE page 4 Photo by Alan Hodge
American Legion Post 144 to celebrate baseball milestone In 1956 Auten-Stowe American Legion Post 144 in Belmont restarted the baseball program that had been discontinued just before World War II. This summer is a special season for the baseball program as it marks sixty years of continuous play. In honor of this milestone, Post 144 officials have scheduled a special event to be held on Saturday, July 30 at Davis Park. The start time for this celebration of Legion baseball, being billed as “Throw Back Baseball”, is 6:00pm. The theme results from using prices from the early days of the program. Namely $1.00 admission to the game and $1.00 hot dogs and drinks available at the concession area. Several players from the 1956 team will be present with the first pitch being thrown by a star hurler from this team, Harold “Smoky” Woods. There will be a brief pre-game program emceed by Joe Lawing. Program participants include Mayor Charlie Martin and N.C. American Legion baseball commissioner Bill Murray. The National Anthem will be sung by former player, Scott Lee. See POST 144 page 3
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Police work has been Derek Johnson's life and he's by all accounts tops in his field. Captain Johnson, promoted through the ranks, was hired at age 20 by the late Chief Jackie Barrett and at that time one of two of the department's youngest patrol officers. He is re tiring July 29 at the age of 55 after 35 years of service with mixed emotions but with a good feeling of accomplishment in public
service because he has made a difference in the lives of others.. “The profession, the city, and the people we serve have been good to me. I have the utmost respect for everyone. You helped me fulfill a dream to give back to the community and make a difference but it's a two way street – you have given back to me your trust, your appreciation for the work that all of us do and your See JOHNSON, Page 4
The 17th annual Beach Blast Saturday at Patriots Park in Kings Mountain promises to be a fun day for all participating in a variety of events. Sponsored by the City of Kings Mountain, events get underway at 10 a.m. with registration at the Information Booth. Competition begins at the Gazebo at 11 a.m. with the Tiny Tots and Teenie Weenie Bikini Contest for ages 6 and under. There will be two categories: Newborn-3 years old ( boys and girls) and 4-6 years old ( bo ys and girls.) There is no entry fee and all participants will be recognized. The first place award in each category is a $25 Toys R Us gift card. The event, which will run from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m., pays homage to the water, the sand, the sun and the the music normally seen
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Young children will don their swim suits and participate in a contest Saturday at 11 a.m. in the city-sponsored Beach Blast. Special Events Coordinator Haley Wilson took this photograph last year at the 16th annual event. along the Grand Strand. City Special Events Coordinator Haley Wilson said that with all of the activities planned downtown Kings Mountain will feel more like Ocean Drive. Beach music fans can shag into the summer night
with music at the gazebo provided by the Cindy and Randy Floyd Duo from 12 noon until 12:45; the Entertainers from 1-3 p.m.; Gary Lower and Smokin' Hot from 4-7 p.m. and Band of Oz from 7-10 pm. Watermelon eating con-
tests, a woodie car show, inflatables and water wars for the kids, crafts and food vendors and much more are on the day's agenda. The Splash Pad at Patriots Park is sure to be busy with little ones cooling off in the summer heat.
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Jamie Lovelace, left, and Raven Lovelace stop at the sign at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum, a stop for Pokemon Go fans who also use stops at Central United Methodist Church, Mauney Memorial Library, and the Barber House, the “gymn” to “battle' other users of the digital game. Groups of young people were seen on downtown streets Monday with cell phones in hand playing the new tech game . Photo by ELLIS NOELL
Pokemon Go craze attracts players It depends on who you talk to about the newest digital popularity craze Pokemon Go. Since release of the Smart Phone “Pokemon Go” game last week kids and growups too have been using the phone's GPS technology to find and capture animated creatures – in real world places.
Every time the app is opened, a warning from game maker Niantic pops up, telling players to be aware of their surroundings. Players must also agree to fine print saying they cannot enter private property without permission. Some of the warnings aren't getting through in some areas. Police have reported no incidents of residents playing the game on private property or searching for the 'creatures' in places they See POKEMON, Page 4
Sadie Sadieisisa ahero! hero! Sadie, a chocolate brown and white Border Collie, is by all accounts a hero. She proved the old adage that “a dog is man's best friend” last Monday when she pulled a fiveyear-old little girl out of the ocean at Oak Island, NC. The “Grand dog” of Tammy and Keith Roper of Kings Mountain was on a leash and taking a stroll about 10:30 a.m. on the beach with Tammy Roper when she suddenly broke loose and bolted into the water where the child was apparently having a diabetic seizure and was
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Liberty Mountain: A Revolutionary Drama is a wonderful play about the COZART War for Independence in our own back yard. If you haven’t seen the play, you should go. If you have seen it, go again. Each
season, Bob Inman makes changes to improve the play which keeps it fresh for the audience. Everyone who has seen it says it just gets better and better each year. But Liberty Mountain isn’t the first play written about the Battle of Kings Mountain. During the sesquicentennial celebration in 1930, four performances of an historic pageant of the battle of Kings Mountain, sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution, were performed for the public at Kings Mountain High School. See PIECES, Page 4
Parking lot to open July 29 The newly-renovated Cherokee Street back parking lot is scheduled to open to the public July 29 to allow ample time for asphalt curing, City Manager Marilyn Sellers said this week. Sellers said the paving process is scheduled for July 25 and painting and stripping is scheduled for July 26. Sellers said that if the time lines are met that the project has taken over the 30 day original time line. Ad-
ditional lights were installed to better cover the area; the addition of a catch basin to assist in storm water collection; an additional curbing area at the intersection of Gold and Cherokee to better mitigate the safety of pedestrians; and replacement of the sidewalk, curbing and entrance points on the west side of Cherokee Street that's adjacent to the parking lot will better mitigate the water and possible See PARKING LOT, Page 4
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