KM Herald 9-4-19

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Aquamation, far superior to normal fire cremation By Loretta Cozart

Fire Chief Tommy Harmon, II with (L-R) father, Tommy Harmon, Sr., wife Amelia and Mayor Scott Neisler. See more photos on page 7A. Photo provided

Harmon sworn in as new Fire Chief By Loretta Cozart On Friday, August 30, Tommy Harmon, II was sworn in as Fire Chief for the City of Kings Mountain by Mayor Scott Neisler. Harmon was joioned in the ceremony by his wife Amelia and his father, Tommy Harmon, Sr. City Manager Marilyn Sellers charged the Chief with his duties and responsibilities, encouraging him to set high standards

professionally leading the department and relying on God for guidance. She also charged city employees to pledge their support. Harmon’s wife, Amelia, pinned on the Chief’s badge as friends, family, city employees, and guests looked on. A reception honoring Chief Harmon was held in the lobby of Kings Mountain City Hall following the ceremony.

Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby and Kings Mountain is North Carolina's first funeral home provider of Human Aquamation. They are also the only complete aquamation facility in the U.S, offering the service for both humans and pets in separate systems located inside the Shelby funeral home. Aquamation uses water to gently dissolve the body and the remaining dust and ash can be returned to the family or back to the earth. Last summer, Noth Carolina legalized human aquamation and Clay-Barnette Funeral Home acquired the equipment, and the most advanced technology to perform the service. Eric Bester, owner of Clay-Barnette said, "I originally wanted to get into pets, because pets are a wonderful way to build relationships with people. When people called about pets, they would ask if the service is available for humans."

Clay-Barnette Funeral Home is the only complete aquamation facility in the U.S, offering the service for humans and pets. Photos by Mayra Littman Bester explained that most families initially ask about cremation but choose aquamation once given the option. He considers aquamation the superior method since it is a gentler,

eco-friendlier, and more environmentally sustainable because the process emits nothing into the atmosphere. “Since March of this year, we have had 35 of our families choose aquamation

over the cremation process,” Bester said. The scientific name for this water-based process is alkaline hydrolysis. It is the See AQUAMATION, Page 7A

KM Historical Museum 16th annual raffle and auction

By January Costa

Thanks to the contributions of many local businesses and community members, Kings Mountain Historical Museum’s 16th Annual Raffle & Auctions promises big prizes to many of its attendees on Saturday, September 7. Each $125 ticket provides dinner and beverages for two and 1 in 300 chance to win the $10,000 Grand Prize. Ticket holders do not have to be

present at the event to win these great prizes. Call the museum at 704-739-1019 to check ticket availability. The theme of this year’s event will tie to the museum’s current exhibit, Books: Stories That Shape Us. Attendees are encouraged this year to dress as their favorite book character. The event will be held at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center. Doors open at 5:30 See MUSEUM, Page 7A

14kt yellow gold diamond and tanzanite ring donated by Dellinger’s Jewel Shop Inc.

Tattoo parlors, vape shops and body piercing establishments

New roundabout at intersection of Cansler St. and Mountain St. is now open. Photo by Scott Neisler

City Council approves New roundabout open zoning changes By Loretta Cozart

During the August 28 City Council meeting, council voted 5 to 1 to alllow tattoo parlors, body piercing shops, vape shops, with special conditions added, in general business, light or heavy manufacturing zoning districts. Councilman Tommy Hawkins voted against. Special restrictions include that tattoo parlors, vape shops and body pierc-

ing establishments cannot be located or operated within 700 feet of a church, synagogue, or regular place of worship; a public or private elementary or secondary school; a public library; a park or playground with the exception of a greenway or other public trail; a licensed child-care facility; a licensed group-home facility or an entertainment business that is oriented primarily towards minors. In addition, tattoo parlors, vape shops and body piercing establishments are not be allowed in the thoroughfare overall zon-

ing districts or the Kings Mountain downtown protection, preservation, and enhancement zoning district and cannot be located or operated within 300 feet of residential zoning districts. These types of businesses that have operated prior to the effective date of this ordinance, would be allowed to remain as a non-conforming use, if they had previously maintained continuous operations in the city, in general business, limited manufacSee ZONING, Page 7A

The new roundabout at the intersection of Cansler Street and Mountain Street is now open. This is a single-lane roundabout and is easy to maneuver once you get the hang of it. As you approach the roundabout, slow down. Drivers yield to any vehi-

cles or bicyclists already in the roundabout. You enter the roundabout going to the right and travel in a counterclockwise direction. Remember, drivers in the roundabout do not yield to approaching vehicles. They have the rightof-way. Drivers should use turn signals when exiting and yield to pedestrians

using the crosswalks. If you are apprehensive about driving through the roundabout, follow these simple directions and you’ll be in and out in no time. According to KMPD, there have been no incidents in the roundabout since it opened last week.

Veteran’s breakfast this Saturday American Legion Auxilary Unit 155 invites all veterans for a free Veteran’s Breakfast on September 7 from 9 a.m. to

11 a.m. at the Otis D. Green Post home on East Gold Street. Breakfast includes made-to-order eggs, bacon, liver mush, gravy, grits, biscuits, toast, coffee and juice.

All veterans are invited to this free breakfast the first Saturday of every month. Others are welcome to attend for a small donation which helps fund future breakfasts.

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