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Volume 126 • Issue 17 • Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Early voting
Survivors invited to Relay dinner
opens April 29 for May primaries Early voting for the May Primaries opens Tuesday, April 29, at 1 p.m. at the Community Room of Mauney Memorial Library. The satellite voting site is open Tuesday from 1-6 p.m. and on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 30, May 1 and May 2 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Voters enter the Community Room of the Library from the back parking lot of Harris Funeral Home on Piedmont Avenue. “This is a convenience for Kings Mountain voters and we appreciate the Library and Mayor Rick Mur-
phrey and Council for their support in enabling us to operate this site,� said Director of Elections Dayna Causby. Six Cleveland County residents are running for the office of county coroner on the Democratic ticket: Randy Walker, Boiling Springs; Rick Garver, Lawndale; Tott Griffin, Bruce Arton, and Ovetta Youngblood-Griffin, all of Shelby, and Tommy Carroll of Grover. The winner and Republican Robbie Morgan of Fallston will face off in the November elections for the seat being vacated by the retiring Dwight Tessneer. See EARLY VOTING, 9A
Stumbo turns 4-H project into growing business
Cancer survivors are invited to take a guest and attend the annual Relay for Life Survivor’s dinner Monday, April 28, at 6 p.m. at Love’s Fish Box dining room on Shelby Road. Lynn Slycord and Amy Hawkins are co-chairs of the event for the Kings Mountain Relay for Life committee. Make reservations by calling 704-552-6147. Last year over 200 people attended the survivor’s dinner at Love’s Fish Box. “We are looking forward to honoring cancer survivors and their guests,� said Slycord. Teams of volunteers representing churches and civic organizations are organizing fund-raising events to make the 16th annual Relay for Life May 9 and 10 the biggest and best ever in raising funds for research and in helping fight an insidious disease which affects families everywhere.
Hoppin’ down the bunny trail... Jada Saldo, six-year-old daughter of Lisa and Chris Saldo, sits with the Easter Bunny (Amber Messer) during the Easter Monday egg roll on the lawn of the Inn of the Patriots Monday morning in Grover. See more photos on page 8A. Photo by LIB STEWART
KMLT hires artistic director ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
The Kings Mountain Little Theatre is taking huge steps in mounting the World Premiere of Robert Inman’s new play that centers around the Battle of Kings Mountain. They are excited to announce that Caleb Ryan Sigmon, a full time theatre professional, has been hired as the Artis-
tic Director selected to bring the project to life and head up the play. Sigmon will not only be directing the drama but will also be choreographing and recreating the actual battle. He studied at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and is also a member of the American Society of American Fight Directors. Sigmon has been involved in theatre for over 15 See SIGMON, 9A
Barbecue wizards DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
Allison Stumbo with one of the baby goats that can be found at her petting zoo. ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
Allison Stumbo, 19, started a petting zoo business with one little bunny when she was the age of six, growing up on Son Ridge Farm. The home school graduate now runs an Agritourism dairy goat farm on Wright Road where her summers
are filled with day camps each week and free family days one Saturday morning each month. Year round she works in farm tours, petting zoos, parties, riding lessons, and even field trips with Vacation Bible School groups plus workshops such as cheese making, soap making and spinning. What started as a 4-H project for a first grader has developed into a business that she will showcase on April 30 in a Fast Pitch business plan competition at the Entrepreneur Expo at the Le Grand Center on the campus of Cleveland Community See STUMBO, 9A
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After a night of grilling by some of the top cooks in the southeast and four rounds of judging by the pickiest of palates, a winner emerged Saturday afternoon in the 18th annual Firehouse Cook-Off. Sauced! BBQ, a competitive cooking team out of Charlotte, grabbed up the Grand Champion prize for $4,000. The team, led by husband and wife Scott and Joline Adams, also won first place in ribs, first place in pork and second overall in brisket. The Adams’ were coming off an 8th place overall prize at a big competition last weekend in Winston-Salem. “I’m really excited right now,� said Scott Adams, adding that April kicks off a See BBQ, 10A
Competing cooks line up to turn in their beef ribs entries at the 18th annual Firehouse Cook-Off. Teams have a 10-minute window to turn in their respective entries in the contest. Photo by DAVE BLANTON
Hamrick wins
$100,000! Gilbert (Pee Wee) Hamrick is a $100,000 lottery winner, Hamrick stopped at Kangaroo Service Station Easter Sunday to buy gas and bought a $5 Cold Hard Cash scratch-off ticket. Hamrick got the lucky number and will go to Raleigh Wednesday (today) to pocket his winnings: $69,200 after taxes. The retired Kings Mountain resident, a perennial candidate for mayor in almost every city election, says he plans to put his winnings in the bank and use the money as it's needed for his family.
Taylor celebrates re-birthday Last Thursday was a red letter day for cancer patient Taylor Faris Haraszkiewicz. The young Kings Mountain woman, a patient at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, received bone marrow cells from a German donor in early afternoon and was awake during the transplant, sitting up, laughing and enjoying pizza. Nurses gathered in the hospital room and joined the family in singing Happy Birthday, according to her mother, Robin Knight, who posted happy news of the surgery on Facebook. Taylor will continue to undergo chemo for several weeks. The family continues to ask for prayer. “Don’t stop praying now,’’ says Knight to prayer warriors in Kings Mountain who have added Taylor’s name to every church prayer list in town. “Thanks to everyone for rallying around us as you have from the beginning,’’ said Knight. Cards may be sent to Taylor Haraszkiewicz, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Room 810, Medical Center Blvd., Winston Salem NC 27103.
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■BRIEFS LIFE OF WORSHIP MINISTRIES will serve a hot lunch to the needy on Wednesday (today) from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at 503 Cherokee Street, behind Farmers Furniture. The menu: Sloppy Joes, slaw, baked beans, potato chips, lemonade and dessert. GASTON COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION has received a grant from Sticks for Kids. This grant will sponsor a free golf clinic for kids age 5-16 April 23 from 4:30 to 6:30pm at O’Darcy Mountain View Golf Center in Gastonia. Larry Penley, Head Golf Coach from Clemson University and the nationally ranked Clemson University golf team will direct the clinic. Coach Penley, a Dallas native is a member of the NCAA Golf Hall of Fame and the Gaston County Hall of Fame. The Clemson golf team is heading to the ACC Golf Championship being held at The Old North State Golf Club on Lake Baden. Clemson’s top golfer is Miller Capps of North Lincoln High. There is a limit of 40 kids. Call and make your reservations now at 704.922.2164 NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST wheelchair ramp building teams will be in the county Saturday with hammers, lumber and saws to build wheelchair ramps for those in need. Matt Brinton, First Baptist Church, Shelby, 704-484-0328, and Dale Byrd, Polkville Baptist Church, 704-472-6276, are coordinating the project in Cleveland County. FIRST WESLEYAN CHURCH, 505 N. Piedmont Ave., invites the community to join an “On the Farm� celebration at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, April 27. First Kidtz Ministry will present drama, music and fun participation as they and the congregation learn about the Fruits of the Spirit. The public is invited. A BENEFIT FUNDRAISER and poker run will benefit cancer patient Dale “the Mountain Man� Putnam Sunday, April 27, at Yougun's Sports Bar, 612 Slater Street, behind Food-Lion, King Street. The poker run will start at 11 a.m. And run until 1 p.m. and cost is $10 for single and $15 for couple. Those participating will receive a free dinner with a poker run arm band. Barbecue plates are $7 and the sale will start at 3 p.m. Live music, drawings, raffles, and door prizes will also be featured during the benefit. Putnam was diagnosed with cancer in 2013 and is currently undergoing costly treatments. To make an online donation through Pay Pal go to http�rpsite.com/donate.html THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY is inviting all those who wish to clean out their closets this spring and hold a big yard sale to rent a table at the American Legion on East Gold Street Conduct your own yard sale inside or outside the building on Saturday, May 3, from 7 a.m. until 12 noon. Tables inside the building rent for $10 each. Take your own table, tent, car on the outside and pay $7. To reserve a space contact the American Legion at 704-739-6387 or Lisa Carrigan at 704-747-6720. All proceeds are earmarked for veterans projects. Signs will soon go up advertising the yard sale. CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH – An “all you can eat� country style breakfast will be served Saturday, May 3, from 6 a.m.10 a.m. At Central United Methodist Church, 113 S. Piedmont Avenue and all proceeds are earmarked for missions. Diners are asked to make a $6 donation, children 6 and under eat free. The meal includes: eggs, grits, biscuits, toast, bacon, sausage, country ham, liver mush, gravy, coffee, milk, juice
Facility Inspections Cleveland County Health Department inspected facilities in the area the week of March 31-April 4. They are: Hardees of Kings Mountain, 98; and Ingles 147 Meat Market, 98.5. Also April 4-11: Senior Center, 98.5; Wendy’s, 98; Kings Mountain High School, 98.5; Kings Mountain Intermediate School, 99; and Kings Mountain Middle School, 98.5. Patrick Senior Center received a grade of 98.5 during an inspection of facilities by the Cleveland County Health Department on April 14.
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and soft drinks. The benefit is planned every other odd month, May, July, September and November, on the first Saturday for missions. KINGS MOUNTAIN RESTORATION CHURCH is sponsoring an all-day community event on Saturday, May 3, from 11 a.m.4 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Walking Track, Cleveland Avenue. Youth Pastor Matthew Martin is heading up the event which will include free food, bouncy houses, live music and much more. Call 864-8386746 for more information. LIFE ENRICHMENT CENTER – "Operation In As Much" will sponsor a free hotdog luncheon Saturday, May 3, for the people of Kings Mountain in the Life Enrichment Center behind Second Baptist Church, 120 Linwood Road. All residents of Kings Mountain are invited to have lunch from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p .m. and enjoy the fellowship. A VETERANS' CAR SHOW AND FUNDRAISER will feature numerous vintage cars and entertainment Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Kings Mountain/Cherryville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9811 at 3800 Margrace Road in Kings Mountain. Horseshoes, a 50/50 drawing, corn hole and concessions featuring BBQ, burgers and hotdogs is expected to draw a crowd to the Post. Veterans are taking preorders for BBQ Butts at $30, includes slaw and sauce, by telephoning 704-750-4230. Pre-register your car for $20 at VFW Post 9811 or mail check to VFW Post 9811, PO Box 918, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. At the gate the day of the event the registration fee is $25. There is free admission to the event open to the public. KINGS MOUNTAIN HOSPITAL AUXILIARY will sponsor a Tupperware sale Thursday, May 8, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. in the hospital reception area. Proceeds benefit the auxiliary scholarship fund. MOTHER-DAUGHTER BRUNCH People's Baptist Church will sponsor a mother/daughter brunch May 10 at 10 a.m. Tickets are on sale at $10 for 18 and older, 17 years and under eat free. Lois Howell of Shiloh Church in Shelby will be guest speaker and brunch will be served after the program. RSVP to Sister Fonda Houze at 739-740-6046 or704-739-0195. APRIL IMMEDIATE NEEDS for the Hospice Houses, Shelby and Kings Mountain, and In-Home Care: bottled water, canned drinks, instant coffee, artificial sweetener, snacks for family kitchen, variety pack of cereal, fruit cups, pudding pops/popsicles/ices for children; trash bags 13 gallon size and larger, toilet tissue, paper towels, cups- 12-16 oz., Styrofoam plates, cleaning supplies: disinfectants, room deodorizer spray, dish detergent, laundry detergent, small pull ups for men and women, antibacterial hand sanitizer - 10-12 oz., friendly visits, patients love to see youth groups, lunch or dinner for patient families and/or 12 hour shift nurses. For additional information, call Sharon Martin, 704-751-3591. THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE HIGHWAY PATROL is accepting applications for employment and inviting those interested to attend open house June 7 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Kings Mountain National Guard Armory, 200 Phifer Road, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The informational session will be held by Troop H, and Troopers will discuss everything from basic qualifications of an applicant to retirement from the organization. ‘'If being a North Carolina state trooper has ever crossed your mind or if it is something you have always wanted to do, come by and see us," said recruiter Trooper Williams.
Dunkerly to sign books There will be a lecture and book signing at the museum by Robert Dunkerly on Friday, June 27, at 6 p.m. The 30minute lecture will highlight some of the fun facts from his book, “The Battle of Kings Mountain: Eyewitness Accounts.� This collection of participant letters and statements from soldiers on both sides includes over 100 first-hand eyewitness accounts from the Battle of Kings Mountain. This program is also about the Women of the Revolution: Bravery and Sacrifice on the Southern Battlefields; Kings Mountain Walking Tour Guide; More than Roman Valor: The Revolutionary War Fact Book. Admission is free and donations are appreciated.
Weller offers secrets to success, top being customer service Cleveland Community College instructor Jack Weller gave the Disney concept of customer service as a model for success at the Rise & Shine Breakfast hosted by the Woman's Club Thursday morning for business representatives in the Main Street District. Weller, who sought interaction from the audience of 18 businessmen and businesswomen, gave four success secrets: legendary attention to detail, exceed people's expectations, theme, theme, and theme and be guest centered and singled out Disney as a company that gets high marks for customer service. “Customer service is a helping profession," he said, relating seven guest service guidelines, including: be Happy, make eye contact and smile; Be like Sneezy, greet and welcome each guest and spread the spirit of hospitality; don't be Bashful,
seek out guest contact; be like Doc, provide immediate service recovery; don't be Grumpy, always display appropriate body language at all times; be like Sleepy, create dreams and preserve the magical guest experience; and don't be Dopey, thank each and every guest. Participants, asked to write down some of their customer service experiences, noted that the customer is always right, customer service helps fulfill needs, and people return to restaurants/other businesses where the staff are friendly and give good service, among other suggestions. “Ours is a partnership when we share ideas with others about how to make our businesses even better," said Main Street Director Jan Harris. She said that current projects are to purchase more trash cans, 18 benches, and concrete planters for
flowers for downtown. She also encourages business owners to display "open" signs on the front of their businesses, and encouraged every citizen to complete a consumer survey which is available online at cityofkm.com. Betty Gamble, president of the Woman's Club, welcomed the group. She mentioned that the club rents all or portions of the clubhouse for parties, etc. and uses the money for scholarships and other community endeavors and contact person is Betty Sue Morris at Warlick-Hamrick Insurance. Betty Sue Morris and Linda Appling served a breakfast buffet of sausage casserole, fruits, ham biscuits, Linda Appling’s blueberry casserole, muffins, orange juice and coffee at 7:45 a.m. in the dining room of the clubhouse.
YMCA Community Prayer Breakfast set for May 9 The Cleveland County Family YMCA announced today that Dr. Cliff Jones, Senior Pastor at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, will give the keynote address at the 19th annual YMCA Community Prayer Breakfast. This year’s event will be held Friday, May 9, at the LeGrand Center on the campus of Cleveland Community College. Tickets are $13 per person or $100 for a table of 8. You can purchase tickets online or at any YMCA branch. “The Prayer Branch is one of the signature events of our county and provides a wonderful opportunity for everyone to come together in prayer. We are so blessed to have a speaker the caliber of Dr. Jones and to host this year’s breakfast in the beautiful LeGrand Center,’’
added YMCA Board Chair Bill Plowden. Said YMCA’s CEO Cameron Corder, “We are focused too much on what divides our community – creeks, schools, politics, race,etcetera. I encourage everyone to be a part of this breakfast to celebrate what brings us together – faith.� The serving line for the breakfast begins at 6:15 a.m. And the program will begin at 7:15. Born in Philadelphia and raised in New Jersey, Jones has been the Senior Pastor at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church since 1982. A graduate of Maryland State College, Dr. Jones has a Masters of Theology and a Masters of Divinity from Southeastern Theological Seminary and his Doctorate from the Boston School of Theology. With a strong
Dr. Cliff Jones focus on world wide missions, senior citizens, neighborhood revitalization and collaborative efforts, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is recognized as one of the most innovative congregations in the region. For more information about breakfast and other YMCA programs you can visit the web site at www.clevecoymca.org.
Andrew Brown received an award from the Lincolnton District of the A.M.E. Zion Church. The Lincolnton District comprises 20 churches within the Western North Carolina Annual Conference. Mr. Andrew Brown received the Outstanding Serve to Family Life Ministries Award for his service to the Kings Mountain community and the Lincolnton District of the A.M.E. Zion Church.
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Caveny relishing retirement DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
Matthew Blanton, 11, Clover, gets a trim at the downtown barber shop on Thursday. His father, Mike, was next in line. Photo by DAVE BLANTON
Central Barber Shop going strong 100-plus years after opening DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
Is going to the barber a dying tradition? Not for Phillip Mosier and Kevin Melton, the barbers and business partners who operate Central Barber Shop downtown. “At really busy times, we’ve cut 99 heads in one day,” said Mosier, who bought the small shop 10 years ago. Mosier and Melton think that although there are more options for men who want a haircut these days than ever before, many are still drawn to the barber shop experience. “It’s good conversation,” said Mosier, who got his schooling at Charlotte’s Hairstyling Institute after a career in the Army and in manufacturing. “It’s more sports than anything else. Sports and what’s going on in the community. They’re always talking about high school sports in Kings Mountain. It’s just an old fashioned barber shop.” Melton, another alumni of Charlotte’s Hairstyling Institute, is newer to the barber game, but he has no plans of leaving it or Central Barber Shop, a place he knew he wanted to work even before attending barber school. “I grew up in Kings Mountain,” said Melton, who volunteers as an umpire for YMCA youth baseball and coaches for one of his daughters’ soccer team. “I know a lot of people that I grew up with through working here. I enjoy being able to barber in my hometown. There’s always something going on. I don’t plan on going anywhere.” Mosier bought the shop from Vernon West, who in turn bought it from Al Crawford, who worked as a barber in Kings Mountain for
55 years. It was Crawford who owned the shop in the late seventies when it was located next door to Griffin Drug. The arrival of the hair stylist Scissor Smith necessitated the move to the nearby walkway, where it has remained ever since. Crawford and West are both retired, but neither is completely out of the barbering game. They have both filled in for Mosier and Melton in recent years. And Crawford’s legacy is still a big part of the enterprise, according to the new owners. “It was great,” Mosier said of working with Crawford. “I really miss working with him. He was a real comedian. I really looked forward to Thursdays when he came in.” As business spaces go, Central Barber Shop is a small one. After the two big barber chairs, a small coffee station and 10 seats for those waiting for a cut, there isn’t much room left over. That makes for a cozy place for conversation, said Melton, who said that outside of work his interest include riding motorcycles, playing golf, following football and spending time with his family. Some of the main differences between a barber shop and a hair salon? You can still get shaved with a straight razor – which is an art form, some barbers say – and you don’t need an appointment. And one distinguishing factor about Central Barber Shop is that Mosier and Melton will make house calls in special cases. “We’re happy to come to people’s homes when because of their health they can’t get out,” Mosier said, noting that he and Melton have made trips to White Oak Manor. “We do that quite often – it’s just another part of our business.”
For John Caveny, Jr., who owned a Nationwide Insurance franchise in Kings Mountain for 28 years, the first few weeks of retirement have been busy. Between the transition to a new owner, some small but long overdue home maintenance projects and playing a little golf here and there, his life has been a “whirlwind” since March 31, his last official day on the job. But Caveny expects to better manage the pace of things down the road as he settles into retirement from the home and property insurance game. “I’m really looking forward to continuing to be busy but having a little more relaxed schedule,” he said this week as he looked back on his working life. Part of the busy schedule includes serving as a Guardian Ad Litem, a volunteer trained to represent and advocate for children who have found themselves in the custody of the county’s Department of Social Services. “I raised two daughters and have two granddaughters and anything I can do to
Studies have shown a child’s spirit and self-confidence is lifted when he/she feels a part of something, l and the Y wants to be able to provide all children in Kings Mountain the opportunity to belong. Healthy Kids Day encourages all children to start their mission to a healthy lifestyle, by making small changes to
John Caveny, Jr. is looking forward to a slower pace with his recent retirement from the insurance business. of friends. “I miss a lot of my clients. I miss some of the visitation, the chit-chat,” he said. “I met a lot of nice people; 95 percent of my clients were just absolutely wonderful people. Some of various and sundry grunt work that comes with the day-to-day running of business … I won’t miss that.” Caveny sold his business to Kris Byas, another Nationwide insurance agent with an existing office in Gastonia. The Kings Mountain location will be Byas’ second location. Caveny, who saw the number of insurance carri-
ers bloom and the rising prominence of the internet during his nearly three decades in the business, says he’s seen a lot of changes. “I’ve seen both the insurance industry and Nationwide change,” he said, adding that market forces have made it a more impersonal business than it was just 25 years ago. And the internet has changed the way customers interact with insurance companies and agents. “Much more of the internet, much more of the social media advertising and contact … there have been big changes,” said Caveny, who turned 67 this winter. With all that behind him, Caveny says he intends to focus on one of his favorite games: golf. He says he’s already playing three days a week – at various courses with two different groups. He also plays with the golfing group Cleveland County Seniors. Still, he confesses to being a fair-weather golfer. “I’m not much into playing when it’s raining or cold,” he said, adding that he’s careful not to play too much. “It might get tedious if I do that. I don’t want to get numb to it.”
First Knights lead Rotary meeting
EARLYACT FIRST KNIGHT ROTARY CLUB of East Elementary School attended the weekly meeting of the Kings Mountain Rotary Club April 17. Kim Reel, advisor of East Elementary School First Knight Rotary Club, was inducted as a new member of the Kings Mountain Rotary Club on April 17 and students from the East chapter were in attendance. Officers of the EAFK Club assisted their counterparts in conducting the
YMCA Healthy Kids Day is next Saturday The Cleveland County YMCA will be holding a Healthy Kids Day Saturday May 3, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at all three YMCA branches: Dover Foundation YMCA, Ruby C. Hunt YMCA, and the Kings Mountain Family YMCA. Healthy Kids Day will be held in Kings Mountain at Davidson Park. It is a national YMCA initiative put into place to encourage local children and families to make a healthy and active jump into the summer season. Many children become complacent and lazy over the summer as they drift away from their daily school routine. The Y wants to help each child reach their potential this summer by strengthening their “spirit, mind, and body.”
help one in need or in trouble I hope to be able to do,” said Caveny, who got his first Ad Litem assignment around the same week he retired. There’s also the matter of a nine-day Disney World vacation he’ll take in June with his wife Beth, their two daughters and the grandkids, who are 11 and 8. It’ll be the second trip in five years for the family group. Other than the big Florida trip, Caveny said he and his wife have no big travel plans outside of a few day trips and weekend trips. Beth Caveny is a retired teacher who taught a number of courses at St. Michael’s Academy in Gastonia. She’s also a volunteer at Gastonia’s Schiele Museum and at the Southern Arts Society, Inc., in Kings Mountain. Caveny didn’t start out in the insurance business. A trained chemist with a degree from Western Carolina University, he worked in that industry in the early part of his professional life, and also had a hand in his family’s business, Caveny Fabrics. But in the mid1980s, he was looking for a change and the Nationwide franchise was available. Since then, he’s made a lot
their everyday life. It’s as easy as choosing healthy food over junk once a day, or engaging in physical activity for an hour a day instead of being a coach potato! The YMCAs invite everyone out to the free community event to enjoy games, fitness demos, visit with local vendors – and to win some prizes and giveaways.
meeting. Each Rotarian present gave a short account of his profession to underline the diversity within the group. A special meal of pizza and ice cream was served. EAFK members are President-KJ Smith, President- Elect-Bailey Briggs, Secretary-Jada Goode, co-
Councils to meet BESSEMER CITY City Council will hold the annual budget workshop to discuss and review the 2014-15 city budget Wednesday, April 30, at 2 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 132 W. Virginia Avenue, Bessemer City. The public is invited. KINGS MOUNTAIN City Council will hold the regular April meeting Tuesday night, April 29, at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. The public is invited.
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treasurers -Ja’nice Brown and Taylor Watson, Sgt at arms-Josh O’Dell; Kalin Brooks, Jordan Sanders, Mark Petrilli, DJ King, and
Marah Cook. They were accompanied by Ms. Kim Reel and Ms. Anissa Moore.
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Casino, yes or no, who decides? The recently-formed Lib Stewart Kings MounManaging Editor tain Awareness Group opposes a casino – both for economic and moral reasons, saying it will be a negative impact on the community. Kings Mountain City Council and Cleveland County Commissioners see a casino/resort as a positive impact on the community because of the potential for jobs. The Kings Mountain Awareness Group is lobbying the seven members of Kings Mountain City Council and the five members of the county board to retract their letters of support in favor of a casino and to issue letters of non-support. Leaders of the Awareness Group, in recent meetings and at a meeting scheduled for Thursday night at 7 p.m. at East Gold Street Wesleyan Church, have invited speakers to talk about “why casinos matter� and they question elected officials why the public was not included in the decision making of support by government leaders. “With respect to our elected officials, they erroneously spoke on behalf of many of the citizens of Kings Mountain who greatly disagree with their view on this issue,’’ Pastor Scott Whitney said in letters to government officials, inviting them to the upcoming meeting to hear “solid facts� from speakers on “Why Casinos Matter.� The casino issue, like the liquor by the drink issues in the past, is issues that bring out strong feelings and should not be dismissed. We wholeheartedly respect the rights of anyone expressing his/her opinions that are important to them. Eight months ago the Catawba Indian Nation eyed land on Dixon School Road at I85 to build a casino/resort, which could include restaurants, hotels, and entertainment op-
Letters to the Editor
Good People So many good people pass in and out of our lives. Nelson Connor and Tony Stewart were almost the same age. Nelson was a teacher who was a role model for many of his students at Kings Mountain High School. Tony was a role model for the children in his church and served diligently on the church grounds committee for many years. Both men always had a smile on their face as they fought illnesses that resulted in their untimely deaths at age 64 and 65. The crowds that attended their funerals were tributes to two outstanding citizens of this community.
To the Editor: The subject of a potential casino in Kings Mountain is too faceted to cover in one statement, so this one reviews my concern of what it is that keeps a casino alive: LOSERS. To be sure, a big banner across the entrance to a casino that said “Welcome Losers!� might not attract business, but it would certainly be truthful. A casino provides no product beneficial to society. It provides no beneficial service... although, I suppose it could be argued that it would be a form of “entertainment�... much more entertaining than, say, being outright mugged and robbed on the street (which doesn’t happen that much in good ol’ KM –yet!). A casino makes its opulent income by encouraging the financial misfortune of others. The undisclosed mindset of the operators is “how can we get you to lose as much money as possible?� You might say, “well, how is that any different than the gamers at the Cleveland County Fair?� Actually, no difference... but since you
brought that up, tell me: what happens all around this area during the county fair? How many folks do you know who cash their checks and go immediately to the fair with the full amount (I know quite a few, and that’s by accident). I’ve known those who get loans from individuals, their insurance and institutions, use their vacation money, etc in order to bankroll an evening of “losing� (“I can’t make my next car payment, but you should see the size of the teddy bear I won!�). Oh, I guess there is a difference: the county fair is only, what, ten days? The casino would be every day. You want to go to Vegas for a spree and you set your losing “cap�? Ok, fine for you. But Vegas isn’t in your back yard teasing your wallet every time you walk out of the door. Maybe “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas�... but what happens in KM stays in KM! Your neighbor who loses $100 every week will keep his “loss� in KM, taking it from restaurants and stores. You won’t “see� it being a problem for him... but with
Easter- the Hope of the world Once again the world has paused momentarily from the great rush of daily living to celebrate the anniversary of history’s greatest event – the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the consequent eternal promise of everlasting life. Again this Easter 2014, the world finds itself troubled. It is an age of tension. Man has progressed little; it seems, in his relationship with his neighbor. He seems not to practice with any degree of success the Golden Rule of treating his brother with kindness and friendship. Such is the great lesson to be learned from the bitter sufferings by Christ on the Cross. It should be the aim of acceptance of all of us who call ourselves Christian for therein lies the Hope of the world.
To the Editor: This letter is written to praise the Kings Mountain Hospital and particularly the nurses who took such caring and loving care of my wife, Sue, when she was in the hospital for five weeks. I call them my second family because they became like family for us. About nine months ago my wife developed ovarian cancer, completed treatments, and is cancer free. Shortly afterwards she fell and broke her hip and a month later broke her arm. Through all of this pain, she never gave up hope that she would be better and the wonderful rehabilitation at the local hospital- which incidentally celebrated its 63rd year of service this month to the community- and more rehab at White Oak Manor, where she also received loving care, helped her to come home
with me on Friday. Sue never gave up on Jesus Christ. She prayed every night for His help with her condition, asked for relief, and He answered
our prayers. Never doubt God’s Power or His love for you.
To the Editor A Common Denominator What do you get when three different businesses come together to work in friendship? Pure success! Jimmy Boheler owner of Southern Chew, Kenny Richardson owner of Grapes in a Glass, and Rob Bolin owner of 238 Cherokee Grill, all located in the heart of downtown Kings Mountain, are catering to customer’s need of a personal dining experience.
Not only can you buy a glass or bottle of your favorite wine at Grapes in a Glass, but you can also order dinner from Southern Chew located right around the corner and have it delivered straight to your table. Whether you are wine novice or a connoisseur, Grapes in a Glass not only has wine tastings once a week, but also gives “101� classes on how to select wines and now, along with 238 Cherokee Street, how to pair wines with food.
tions much like the very successful Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and filed an application with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The ultimate decision of a casino in Cleveland County does not rest with city council or the board of commissioners or the state legislature. The decision as to whether a resort/casino will be allowed in Cleveland County is up to the federal government.
enough Losers around town to help make the casino successful, you will be seeing businesses folding and entrepreneurial restaurants closing their doors. You’ve got to accept the formula, friends. The casino is ONLY successful because the players ARE NOT! The casino ONLY makes money when your friends and neighbors are LOSING money! And the first money to be lost is the disposable income, that money which takes the family to movies and out to eat... the money that wanders into the neat specialty stores downtown... or buys a ticket to the Joy Performance Theatre... or gets the extra $20 of “fun food� at the supermarket... or donates to the scouts or school drives. I must ask you, City Council, County Commissioners, and all others who say they want to see a successful casino... why do you want us all to be a bunch of losers? REG ALEXANDER Director, SLG Regal Ventures Creative Ministries
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■MEDITATION Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes on those who are disobedient. Therefore do not be associated with them. Josh Tucker Pastor For once you were St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light— for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to mention what such people do secretly; but everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Sleeper, awake! Rise from the dead, and
Christ will shine on you.� (Ephesians 5:614) Grace to you and peace in the name of the risen Lord, Jesus the Christ. Amen. Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! Alleluia! I pray that you and your family have had a most blessed Easter day and you were able to share with joy in the good news that Christ is alive, he is risen! As we continue to work our way through the book of Ephesians, this passage from the fifth chapter points to what resurrection means for us in the world today. The resurrected Jesus has shown us, his followers, what it means to be the light; what it means to be good and right and true. By the resurrection, God himself is exposing the work of darkness, which is death. The resurrection of Jesus destroys the darkness of sin, death and the devil and brings to light new life, life eternal, in
Jesus Christ. This is such important, good news for us this day as we live as Easter people. We are called to live in response to the resurrection, just as Paul describes in this passage. We are to “live as children of the light,� as children of the resurrection so that our mission and our ministry bears light to all that is good and right and true. We are Easter people; we are people who are called to bring the light of Christ to the world that so longs for Jesus. We are called to proclaim with great truth and courage that Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia! The children’s song captures our calling as Easter people well: “This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine; This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine; This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine; let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!�
Fundraiser Saturday to benefit area cancer patients Living Water Church of Jesus Christ, 541 Crocker Road, is a small church with big hearts and they are reaching out to help a Kings Mountain man suffering with cancer. Janice Martin, a member of the congregation, said she has received many donations from generous businesses and others for a hot dog and yard sale benefit to be held Saturday, April 26, for Richard and Patricia Synder and their family. The hot dog sale will start at 11 a.m. At Bethlehem Fire Department. Single hotdogs are $1.50 and a plate consisting of two hot dogs, chips and dessert is $5. The yard sale, for which donations are appreciated, will be held at 606 Bethlehem Road beginning at 8 a.m. Call 803-792-2089 to donate items for the yard sale.
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Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member KM Senior Center 909 E. Kings St. Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church Kings Mountain YMCA 211 Cleveland Ave. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917 Burning Bush House of God 310 Long Branch Rd (KM) Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247 Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015
Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152 Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697 Church at Kings Mountain 108 E. Mountain St. (KM Women’s Club Bldg.) 704-739-1323
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Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773 Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477 Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310 David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555 Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215 East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/KM Hwy. 704-739-7367 Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055 Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331
El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174 Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 602 Canterbury Road 704-739-9939 Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496 Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road 704-739-8396 Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997 Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206
First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651
Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888
First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143
Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000
First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072 First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266 Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011 Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351
Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714 Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516 Life of Worship Ministries 405 S. Cherokee St. 704-777-2927
Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062
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■ OBITUARIES Dan Hoffman Queen, Sr. U.S. Army veteran CHARLOTTE - Dan Hoffman Queen, Sr., 84, of Charlotte, N.C., was released from his suffering on this earth and went to be with our Lord and Savior on Good Friday, April 18, 2014, with his loving family by his side. He was a loving h u s band, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, and will be missed immensely. He was born on October 3, 1929, to John Ernest Queen and Josa Roxanna Queen in Kings Mountain, N.C. While still in high school, Dan met the love of his life, Laura Elaine Waters from Cramerton, N.C. They married on April 1, 1951 at Cramerton Baptist Church and recently celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary. After briefly living in Washington, D.C., they moved back to Cramerton, where he worked in the service station business in Gastonia. He was a member of the Army and also in the Army reserves for six years after his original term. Dan eventually started his own service station business, Pure Oil, in Gastonia, N.C. He was a Mason of the Joppa Masonic Lodge and an Oasis Shriner since 1976. Outside of being with his family, the things Dan enjoyed most in life were working in his own service station business and cars. This was most evident when
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he started Queen’s Shell (later changed to Queen’s Texaco) on Providence Road in the Myers Park neighborhood of Charlotte. He took over an unsuccessful, closed service station and through hard work, outstanding service, determination and his wife Elaine by his side, made it the success it still is to this date. Dan truly enjoyed working with his wife by his side and later having his children work with him in his business. He cared for all his customers at Queen’s Texaco, and it showed in his willingness to assist them in any way he could. He will be remembered for his honesty, caring attitude and willingness to help his customers. He was quite a robust man, running around the service station with his friendly smile and big blue eyes. In 1995, he suffered a major stroke which left him paralyzed, and he had to retire from his beloved business. Until recently he could still be seen from time to time in his wheelchair at the station office barking out orders. He instilled his values of hard work and honesty to his children, Dan Hoffman Queen, Jr., Linda Diane Queen and Debra Jean McIver, who to this date still run his full service station, now called Queen’s Crown. Dan is survived by his most loving, caring and faithful wife, Elaine Waters Queen, who has almost single handedly cared for him for the last 19 years since his stroke; his children, Linda Diane Queen (Jack Atkins), Debra Jean McIver (husband Ken McIver), and Dan Hoffman Queen, Jr. (wife Kathy Lynn Queen); grandchildren, Kimberly Elaine McIver, Matthew Jacob McIver, Syndey Tyler Queen, Dan Hoffman Queen III and John Robert Queen; his sisters, Ida Jean (Queen) Mayhew and Lynda Kay (Queen) Hamilton; and sister-in-law, Doris Jean (Waters) Bumgardner. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Ernest Queen and Josa Roxanna
(Hoffman) Queen; his sister, Iwilla Mae (Queen) Huffstetler; brothers, Johnie Lee Queen and Jerry Ernest Queen; brothers-in-law, Dennis Robert Waters, Rosco Banks Mayhew, Jr., and Clauston Earl Bumgardner; sister-in-law, Powell Harris Rowena (Waters) Hall; niece, Crystal Renee Hamilton; and nephew, Larry Lee Huffstetler. Visitation was held at Harry and Bryant Funeral Home, Charlotte, on Tuesday, April 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Providence Baptist Church, 4921 Randolph Road, Charlotte, on Wednesday, April 23, at 2 p.m. A private graveside service will follow the funeral service. The Queen family wishes to thank all the numerous doctors and in-home health care providers who have assisted Mr. Queen since his stroke. The family would also like to thank all the staff at Harris Hospice at Presbyterian Hospital for their care, kindness and gentleness to their father in his last days. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Harris Hospice Unit at Presbyterian Hospital in the honor of Dan Hoffman Queen, Sr. Condolences may be offered at www.HarryandBryantFuneralHome.com.
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her keep. Sharon was surrounded by those who loved her dearly at her time of death. If Love, Truth, and Compassion be the food of our lives, then Sharon would let none hunger. Sharon is survived by her husband, John; two sons, Forrest and wife Kelly and Ben and wife Beth; grandchildren Luke, Emily and Caleb; brother, Billy and wife Beverly and children, Misty, Brince and Robin. Sharon is also survived by her mutually adopted sister, Priscilla Thompson McGee, husband Larry and daughters, Allison and Amara. The funeral service will be conducted Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church.
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ARRESTS APRIL 15: A 17-year-old male was charged with damage to personal property and damage to real property and transported to Gaston County Detention Center. APRIL 16: Kristin Dawn Gaddis, 25, 626 ½ E. Gold St., driving while license revoked, $1,000 bond, secured. APRIL 16: Frank Wayne Hayes, 33, 209 Stowe Acres, resist, delay, obstruct, $10,000 bond, secured. APRIL 16: Stephen Russell Jamerson, 69, 123 Galilee Church Rd., driving while license revoked, no liability insurance, fictitious registration, $7500 bond, secured. APRIL 18: Anthony Keith Singlton, 30, Shelby, DWI, driving while license revoked, $10,000 bond, secured. APRIL 18: Calvin Dean Moore, 53, Gastonia, simple possession marijuana, possession drug paraphernalia, $5,000 bond, secured. APRIL 18: Barbara Jane Moss, 72, Grover, operating video gaming machine, $5,000 bond, unsecured. APRIL 18: Timothy Eugene Moore, 41, 810 Phillips Dr., failure to appear, driving while license revoked, $500 bond, secured. APRIL 19: Amanda Rebecca Conard, 31, 915 Second St., protective order violation. No bond. APRIL 19: Mcarthur Dale Littlejohn, 44, Gastonia, DWI, possession of firearm, a felony, carrying concealed gun, $30,000 bond, secured. APRIL 20: Zachary Ty Lawson, 24, 643 Oak Grove Rd.. DWI, driving while license revoked after impaired, hit and run, $15,000 bond, secured,. He was also cited for injury to real property and simple possession of Schedule IV. APRIL 20: Joshua Allen Jones, 28, Gastonia. Possession drug paraphernalia, $305 cash compliance bond.
CITATIONS APRIL 15: Clifford S. Anderson, 55, 407 W. Gold St., overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction at an intersection of the highway. APRIL 15: A 16-year-old male was cited for possession of marijuana. APRIL 16: Neutricia Ann Jones, 40, 803 W. King St. Apt. 16, simple possession of marijuana. APRIL 16: Jackie Dawkins, 32, Blacksburg, SC, revoked license. APRIL 18: Stacy Michelle Brown, 37, 200 Spruce St., Apt. D2, simple possession marijuana, possession drug paraphernalia. APRIL 20: Kyle Lohn, 20, Indian Trail, NC, possession marijuana, possession drug paraphernalia.
three checks were stolen from her pocketbook. APRIL 17: A resident of Rock Hill, SC reported that his 2000 Ford was damaged on Sipes St. APRIL 17: A resident of Wright Rd. reported that unknown persons threw objects at an apartment building on E. Gold St. doing damage to the vinyl siding. APRIL 17: A resident of Jackson St. reported an attempted break-in by someone kicking and damaging a door of the residence. APRIL 17: A resident of Groves St. reported a breakin and theft of nearly $4,000 worth of household items including a hand gun and a shotgun. APRIL 18: A resident of Gantt Street reported theft of a vehicle registration plate (BLL-1105)
INCIDENTS APRIL 10: A resident of George Lewis Rd. reported damage to the radiator of his car. APRIL 14: Green Creek Properties, Cherryville, reported damage to an air conditioner. APRIL 14: A resident of Wells St. reported theft of jewelry. APRIL 14: A resident of Henry St. reported theft from vehicle. APRIL 14: City of Kings Mountain, E. Gold St., reported $200 damage to a gas meter. APRIL 15: A resident of Northwoods Dr. reported damage to his PT Cruiser. APRIL 15: A resident of W. Mountain St. reported credit card fraud. APRIL 15: Dennis No. 3, Shelby Road, reported check fraud of two payroll checks by a customer obtaining property by false pretense. APRIL 15: A resident of Winter Green Ct. reported theft of top tubing from a chain link fence. APRIL 16: A resident of Morris Street reported that
WRECKS APRIL 7: Officer H.W. Carpenter said that Kendrick Leslie, Lawndale, was traveling in a 1998 GMC on US 74 in a heavy rain when the vehicle hydroplaned and hit a median barrier doing $15,000 damage to the vehicle and barrier. APRIL 8: Officer G.L. McKinney said that Ronald Ferrell Jr., Shelby, operating a 1995 Ford, was leaving the parking lot of Greg’s Food Mart and hit the gutter of the business doing $500 in property damage. APRIL 8: Officer F.L. Wittington said that a parked 2006 Ford owned by Christina Moore of Lawndale was struck by a hit and run driver in the parking lot of Food Lion on Shelby Road. Property damages were minor. APRIL 9: Officer Hannah Yarborough said that Joseph Bolton of Clover, SC, operating a 1996 Ford on W. Gold St. ran off the road and hit a City of Kings Mountain power pole. Property damages were estimated at $2,000. APRIL 9: Officer F.L. See POLICE, 11A
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Hoppin’ down the bunny trail Inn of the Patriots hosts Easter egg roll, games for children The Town and Country Garden Club presented the first Appearance Award of the season to the Chip and Laura McGill home. Florrie Hamrick was re-elected president of the Town and Country Garden Club at the April 20 meeting at the Patrick House. The 13 members also elected Cheryl Butler, vice-president; Glenda Crawford, secretary; and Susan Gibson, treasurer. Mrs. Hamrick opened the meeting with the “Club Collect.’’ Cheryl Butler, hostess, served a delicious salad plate. “Butterflies in the Garden� was the program presented by Jewel Hendrick. The study of butterflies and moths is named Lepidopterology, which means “scaly wing.� There are 165,000 known species of these insects in the world, only 18,000 of which are butterflies. An estimated 650 species of the butterfly live in the United States. Butterflies are pollinators, diurnal, pollinating a wide variety of flowers that open during the day. As butterflies are perching feeders, they favor flowers with a landing platform (labellum). They gather pollen as they walk around flower clusters on their long and thin legs. Butterfly populations are on the decline due to humans reducing numbers of pollina-
tors by destroying habitats and migrating nectar corridors, emitting pollution and the misuse of pesticides. ‘’We can help by attracting butterflies to our garden and planting a butterfly friendly garden,’’ said Hendrick. Asters, daisies, butterfly bush, butterfly weed, lantana, marigolds, purple cornflowers and zinnias are some of the clusters of brightly colored sweet-smelling flowers. Interesting facts about butterflies were presented. Butterfly wings are transparent, they taste with their feet, live on an all-liquid diet, drink from mud puddles, can’t fly if they are cold, live just 2-4 weeks and a newly emerged butterfly can’t fly. The North Carolina State butterfly is the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. Three members received prizes after a “test� on the program. Beginning this month and continuing through October the club will present 2014 Appearance Awards. Brenda Sipes is heading up this project. Mrs. Sipes will host the May meeting at her home.
Raina Mongiello (above) works on mastering the hula hoop while DaQuan Adams (below) pays a visit to the Easter bunny.
Events at the Southern Arts Society The Southern Arts Society proudly announces its decision to donate all of their proceeds from the 3rd annual silent auction this year to the Brian Dukes Family Fund. Brian is an animator and ceramic artist and Violet is a graphic and jewelry artist. Brian was diagnosed with Guillian-Barr’e Syndrome a few days before the birth of their daughter, Scarlett Rose. This disease has left Brian paralyzed and the recovery make take as long as three years. SASI's annual “I Am Woman� competition will open on May 2 and the reception and silent auction is Saturday night May 10 from 7-9 p.m. Any artists who would like to donate an art item to the auction would be greatly appreciated. Art enthusiasts who would like to donate any item of good value are
also welcome. You can drop off your items at the following locations: Southern Arts Society at the depot in Kings Mountain, Buffalo Creek Gallery and Cleveland County Arts Council in downtown Shelby and Arts on Main in downtown Gastonia. Please have your items delivered by April 30. The “I Am Woman� competition is open to all artists over 18.Get the prospectus online at southernartsociety.org. Any questions call Southern Arts Society at 704-739-5585 or auction chair Bernice Chappell 704692-4538. Enjoy great food, great art and beautiful art. Save the date of Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This is the annual day for women to gather and celebrate and express their creative side. No artistic ability needed. Artists from Southern Arts Society (SASI) will
guide you through several “make and take� projects. Tickets are $20 each and include a lunch of chicken salad on croissants, pasta salad and dessert. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Southern Arts Society, (the depot). This day of fun and fellowship for women is in conjunction with the upcoming art exhibit, “I Am Woman� which will be in the gallery May 1June 20. Southern Arts Society ( at the Depot), 301 N. Piedmont Ave. in Kings Mountain, also features the Members Gift Shop with fine art, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry and wearable art. Ongoing – offering art and pottery classes and ongoing art exhibits by local and regional artists. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. To 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call 704-7395585.
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GROVER - Marti and Stormy Mongiello cheered 134 children Easter Monday as they rolled eggs on the lawn of the Inn of the Patriots and won big prizes. Two children found a $100 bill tucked in their plastic egg and others won prizes totaling $250. Mongiello also awarded the five Official White House Eggs for 2014 this year including for the first time in history a wooden egg featuring Bo and Sonny (two pets) on an egg. Raina Mongiello, the couple’s three year old daughter, sat on the Easter Bunny’s lap and joined in the fun but she couldn’t master the hula hoop competition – the hoop was a little big for the little girl. Vince Jenkins, a student at North Elementary School, took the prize in both the hula hoop and best decorated spoon contest. Jenkins decorated his spoon in red, white and blue and Mongiello said he would display it in the Presidential Culinary Museum in their home. Finishers in the egg roll were Valyee Byers, age 4; Eli Osborne, 9, a student at West Elementary School, and Daquan Adams, 9, a student at East Elementary School. School was out for Spring break and local school children enjoyed the sun and good weather to participate in the 6th annual egg roll at the Inn of the Patriots. The event is patterned after the 137th annual anniversary egg roll at the White House. Reg Alexander gave the opening prayer before the fun games got underway, reminded the children, parents and grandparents of the reason for Easter. In his prayer, he thanked God for the “joy you put in our hearts at Easter.� Easter Egg hunts and egg rolling are popular traditions and Mongiello plans to continue the tradition in Grover on Easter Monday in synchronization with the White House even in Washington, DC. The holiday tradition in Washington, DC has a long history dating back to 1878 when President Rutherford B. Hayes officially opened the White House grounds to local children for egg rolling. Successive Presidents have continued the tradition of inviting children to the White House South Lawn for egg rolling and other entertainment. This year’s event hosted by P resident and Mrs. Obama attracted thousands. Mongiello is a former White House Chef at Camp David, the Presidential retreat, and a retired US Navy veteran. The Presidential Culinary Museum in The Inn of the Patriots features memorabilia from his years of service in the nation’s capitol and the popular bed and breakfast that the Mongiello family operates reflects the nation’s history. Photos by LIB STEWART
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Celebrating 25 years! 25th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival a silver anniversary event by MICHAEL E. POWELL michael.cherryvilleeagle@gmail.com
Silver anniversaries (25 years) are great and are to be envied. Therefore it comes as no surprise that the Cherry Blossom Festival’s 25th year in being a major town event is definitely a Silver Jubilee for the ages! Chamber president Richard Randall knows it’s hard to develop something truly special then keep building on it year after year after year. Thankfully, he and an extremely dedicated staff have done just that, managing to top themselves (and attendance records) every year. For the past 13 years Randall has been more than ably helped by Diana Beam who oversaw just about every aspect of the CBF as anyone could. “She was the person that made it (CBF) really come together,� Randall noted on more than one occasion. Beam, now retired, has handed over the reins to another equally able person, newcomer Mary Beth Tackett, who has just as much verve and drive as her predecessor. Tackett knows she has her work cut out for her but noted she is “up for the challenge.� For the 25th year, the streets of downtown will be chocka-block with crowds from near and far, all coming to little Cherryville the last Friday and Saturday in April to taste the food, smell the aromas of BBQ, corn on the cob, and funnel cakes in the carnival-type atmosphere that is the festival. To say a great time will be had by all is an understatement, Randall noted.
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“This is one thing we do up in a big way,� he said. “And we’ve added a new
thing or two this year to amp it all up a bit,� Randall told city council members recently. That “new thing� is a beer garden, which will be located near the performance stage by the railroad tracks in the Gazebo and Mini-Park area. Coming back again this year is the 16th Annual C. Grier Beam Truck Museum’s Antique Car Show and TC’s Amusements carnival-style rides. Also back are the inflatables, Rick Walker’s Little Blue Choo and, as the brochure notes, “food, food, food!� Randall said the hours will be a bit longer this year
as they plan to stay open on Friday night, April 25, shagging to the music of the Fantastic Shakers from 7 to 10 p.m. Opening for them will be DJ Johnny B, who fires things up at 6:30 p.m. The Cherryville YMCA’s 5K Race starts at 6 p.m., according to “Y� director Jyma Atwell. Things continue the next day, Saturday, April 26, with even more food vendors and games galore! At 10 a.m., the entertainment stage opens things up with a “Y� group exercise, followed by Allison’s Showbiz Dancers at 11 a.m. The ever-popular cherry and pizza eating contests are at
The exciting rides of TC’s Amusements! These kids got an early start on the fun at 2013 Cherry Blossom Festival. Eagle File Photo
12:30 p.m., and Tammie’s On Stage Dancers follow that. A treat is in store for all Cherryville (or nearby) NASCAR fans as the Cherryville Historical Museum opens its doors to show off the #38 1937 Ford Coupe stock cart driven by the great “Gentleman Ned� Jarrett. To highlight that event, there will be children’s race cars and a puppet theater. The Miss Cherry Blossom Pageant is at 3 p.m. at the Cherryville Community Center, and the Band Punch, from Raleigh, caps the night’s excitement as they take to the stage at 4 p.m., playing until 8 p.m. “The challenge is to keep getting bigger and better,� Randall said. “We’re hoping to once again do just that!�
16 years of cool rides and highway dream machines by MICHAEL E. POWELL America’s love affair with antique car and trucks isn’t dead. It still jets along down someone’s forgotten highway dreams even now. Which is why antique car shows like Cherryville’s 16th Antique Car and Truck Show, sponsored by the C. Grier Beam Truck Museum, always manages to bring out the hot rod rebel in all of us. We can’t get enough of shiny chrome, bright, candy colors, and the sleek lines of a well-styled drivable piece of art. Can it possibly get any better? You betcha! April 17 was the 50th anniversary of one of America’s sportiest rides ever to come to life from the drawing board and clay models of the House Henry Ford built – the innovative Mustang! (Thank you, Lee Iacocca!) Surprise, surprise, surprise! Museum co-directors Joe and Sandy Dismukes said while the show will be “pretty much as usual,� there is the promise of a couple of surprises still up their sleeves. Sandy said, “Joe has talked with Lyle Sturgis at Keeter Ford in Shelby about the possibility of bringing one of the Rousch Mustangs over for our car show.� Last Saturday, April 12, Sandy said (via email) Sturgess visited the museum, noting he now plans
to bring two Rousch Mustangs that will be parked on either side of the double doors, lower entrance to the museum. Back to the show! Dismukes said trophies in both categories, modified and original for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will once again be presented, and they will have a “Best of Show� again this year. “The first 50 entries will receive dash plaques,� she said. “All participants will receive goodie bags, and we will also have some door prizes.� Registration is from 8 – 9 a.m., and the show is from 9 – 1 p.m. Registration is $5 in advance and $10 the day of show, Dismukes noted. Trophies awarded at 12:45 p.m. “Our one unchanging requisite is that all cars entered be at least 25 years old.� As always, the show begins promptly at 9 a.m., and the registration table will open at 8 a.m. “Preregistered entries for the show should arrive for check-in by 8:30 a.m. All other entries must arrive no later than 9 a.m.,� said Joe. The museum is located at 111 N. Mountain St., in Cherryville. Car show sponsors are Michael Beam, FleetNet America, and Carolina Care Center and Cottages. For more information, or registration information, Sandy requested folks call the museum at (704) 4353072, or go to info@beamtruckmuseum.
com. Registration forms are also available at www.beamtruckmuseum.c om. Make checks payable to: C. Grier Beam Truck Museum, P. O. Box 238, Cherryville, NC, 28021.
Michael Beam, a truck museum board member, looks over an antique truck parked outside the C. Grier Beam Truck Museum, part of the previous antique car and truck show. This is the 16th year for the venerable show. Eagle File Photo
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Casino opposition group to meet Thursday The Kings Mountain Awareness Group will meet Thursday night at 7 p.m. at East Gold Street Wesleyan Church to hear two speakers on the subject, “Why Casinos Matter.� Mark Creech, representing the Christian Action League, and John Rustin, of NC Family Policy, both of Raleigh, will be the keynote speakers. The public is invited. Representatives of the
newly-formed citizens group, which opposes a Kings Mountain casino, have appeared before both the county commission and city council recently to voice opposition and recently held a breakfast meeting with business leaders of the community. “We oppose the casino because we are factually certain of a negative economic impact,� chairman Adam Forcade told city council
members recently. East Gold Street Pastor Scott Whitney sent commissioners and city council members an invitation to attend Thursday’s meeting. “We are asking the commissioners and city council to publicly retract their support for the Catawba Indian Nation’s proposed casino for our community based on the solid facts that will be presented at Thursday’s meeting,� said Whitney.
EARLY VOTING: opens April 29 From page 1A Democrats Colin McWhirter and John Robert Bridges, both of Shelby, are running for the office of county District Attorney and the winner will face Republican Michael Wayne Miller of Shelby in November. District Attorney Rick Shaffer is not seeking re-election. Local voters will also have a say in two important races in which the top vote getter will face challenges in
November. Republicans will choose one of eight candidates for the US Senate seat for which former Shelby Mayor Ted Alexander is a contender. They are: Thom Tillis, Cornelius; Jim Snyder, Lexington; Edward Kryn, Clayton; Mark Harris, Raleigh; Heather Grant, Wilkesboro; Alex Lee Bradshaw, Icard; Greg Brannon, Raleigh; and Ted Alexander, Shelby. Incumbent US Senator Kay Hagan of Greensboro faces
Democratic opposition in the Primary from Will Stewart of Hampstead and Ernest T. Reeves of Greenville and running on the Libertarian ticket are Sean Haugh of Durham and Tim D’Annunzio of Raeford. Incumbent U. S. 10th District Congressman Patrick McHenry, Republican, Hickory, is challenged by Richard Lynch of Lowell. The winner in that race will face Democrat Tate McQueen in November.
SIGMON: hired as KMLT artistic director From page 1A years, wearing many hats. He has toured the Southeast with the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, performed at the International Thespian Festival and starred in the nation’s Caleb Sigmon is the longest running Revo- new artistic director lutionary War outdoor for the KMLT drama, ''Horn in the West.'' The newly-hired Director is ready to take the stage by storm for the World Premiere’s first season. “We are starting a new tradition!� Sig-
mon says. “Taking on a project of this size is a daunting and exciting adventure. We have to do it right.� Sigmon feels honored to work on the drama, especially alongside playwright Robert Inman. Sigmon said, “I think the world of him. He is a brilliant and soulful writer. But most importantly, a great friend.� There is an enormous amount of excitement while putting on a huge production of this scale. “I’ve done very large shows, but I’ve never done anything like this for a World Premier,� Sigmon said. “We are creating a unique experience that involves the whole community of Kings Mountain. As soon as the audience walks into the theatre, they become a dynamic part of the production. We are immersing them into the story.�
Allison Stumbo, 19 (above), started out with a petting zoo business that has evolved into a goat farm with day camps, horse riding lessons, farm tours, parties, and even field trips on her family’s Son Ridge Farm.
STUMBO: turns 4-H project into growing business From page 1A College. Allison is completing her Associates in Entrepreneurship at CCC and also her Associates in Marketing.’’ In many of my classes I’ve been able to use my actual business as the model for assignments and when I heard about the Fast Pitch business plan competition I didn’t hesitate to enter,’’ said Allison. The young entrepreneur has seen her business grow over the years. The recession hit her hard five years ago and Allison needed some fresh ideas to help the animals bring in income and ‘earn their keep’, she said. Farm visitors encouraged her to offer a day camp on the farm. “It was the perfect time to pursue this adventure.’ Allison will present her “elevator pitch� where she will pitch her business and product ideas before a panel of bankers who are the judges at 10:30 a.m. April 30. She has submitted a detailed executive summary of her business plan for review by the panel who asked her to present a 5 minute presentation as part of the Expo. The winning team in four groups, high school, community col-
lege, university and community at large will receive $250. “I am excited,’’ said Allison, the daughter of James and Mary Ann Stumbo of Kings Mountain. In addition to the Fast Pitch competition, local, successful entrepreneurs will lead a panel discussion followed by a keynote address by Dr. John Hardin, Executive Director for the North Carolina Board of Science & Technology. Dr. Anthony Negbenebor, Dean of the Godbold School of Business at Gardner-Webb University, will also speak on the “Global Market� and its impact locally at the afternoon session beginning at 1:30 p.m. “The Entrepreneur Expo is a great networking opportunity for potential and current business owners to accumulate ideas, information and access to resources needed to start or grow a business,’’ says CCC Instructor and event organizer, Steve Padgett. “Anyone who has ever considered becoming an entrepreneur does not want to miss it.� The 2014 Entrepreneur Expo is free and open to the public.
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Walk Your Way to Better Health Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me some tips on starting a walking program? I need to lose weight and get my blood pressure under control, but I hate to exercise. Unfit at 59 Dear Unfit, More than 25 years of research has shown that walking may be the single best exercise you can do to improve your health. It burns calories (about 100 for every mile you walk) which will help you lose weight, it builds endurance, enhances muscle tone and it doesn’t pound your joints. It also helps improve or prevent many age-related health problems including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, osteoporosis and dementia. But walking is not only good for what ails you. It’s also one of the easiest and most convenient exercises you can do, and is completely free. All you need is a good pair of walking shoes that fit well and a little desire. Here are a few tips to help you get started.
Start out slow if you need to. For many people this means head out the door, walk for 10 minutes, and walk back. Do it every day for a week. If that seems easy, add five minutes to your walks next week and keep adding five minutes until you are walking as long as you desire. It’s also a smart idea to start and finish your walk with a few simple warm up and cool down stretches. Stretching will make you feel better and help prevent injury. Any walking is better than none, but most fitness professionals recommend walking about 30 minutes, five days a week. Research has shown that the 30 minutes can be broken up throughout the day – 10 minutes here, 10 minutes there. Or, for optimal health benefits aim for 10,000 steps per day, which is the equivalent of about five miles. The right walking speed depends on your fitness level. Ideally you should walk at a brisk pace that has you breath-
ing heavily, but you are still able to carry on a conversation. While starting a walking program takes initiative, sticking with it takes commitment. Here are some tips to help you stay motivated: • Find some walking buddies: They can provide motivation and support along with companionship and security. • Use a pedometer: These nifty little gadgets – available in sporting goods stores for around $25 – measure how far you’ve walked in steps and miles, providing motivation by spurring you to meet a particular goal and showing you if you’ve met it. Or, if you’re a smartphone user, consider downloading a pedometer app like accupedo.com or runtastic.com. • Join a walking club: To find one in your community call your local medical center, mall, health clubs, YMCA, running shoe stores or Area Agency on Aging to see if they sponsor or know of any clubs or groups. Or try the American Volkssport Association (ava.org) and American Heart Association Walking
Club (mywalkingclub.org), which let you search for non-competitive walking clubs in your area, or start one. • Keep a journal: Use it to keep track of your walking minutes, steps, or mileage and total it up at the end of each week to see how you’re progressing. • Get a dog: Studies have shown that dog owners are much more likely to take regular walks than non-dog owners. • Listen to music: An iPod or MP3 player can also make a nice walking companion. Check out walk.jog.fm to find great walking songs that will match your pace. • Have a backup plan: If bad weather, allergies or other factors limit your outdoor walking have a backup plan like walking at your local mall, buying a home treadmill or joining a health club. 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 Seniorâ€? book.
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BBQ: wizards descend on KM From page 1A six-month long season of travel and contests for Sauced! BBQ. “There’s a lot of good teams out here this weekend. (The secret) is practice. You have to practice a lot. We cook at home all the time – trying to get it just right.” Coming in just a few points behind Sauced! BBQ was Checkered Pig, a team out of Martinsville, Va., led by cook Tommy Houston. Houston and his team picked up a $1,000 prize for Reserve Champion. Checkered Pig also won first place in the chicken category. Chix, Swine and Bovine BBQ, a team from Jessup, Md., rounded out the top finishers, collecting a first place in the brisket category. Bite Me BBQ, a Shelby team, was the highest ranking team out of Cleveland County at 23rd overall. In a weekend marked by heavy rains and cool weather, public turnout for the popular yearly event was low. But the weather didn’t dampen the competitive spirit of the event, which draws barbecue masters from as far away as Florida, Tennessee and Maryland. Many of the teams who appeared in town for the Firehouse Cook-Off spend many months out of the year with costly rigs and equipment in tow. “Competition barbecue is not something you would want to feed your neighbor,” said Kevin Winter, who represents Recycled Smoke, out of Sanford, which picked up an 8th place win at the World Food Championship in Las Vegas, Nev., recently. “You’re making a one-bite impression with the judges. The meat is like a baby in there. It gets a lot of TLC.” More than 60 Kansas City Barbeque Society judges poured in from North Carolina, surrounding states and even Toronto, Canada, to help decide a winner for this year’s contest, which Gov. Pat McCrory has designated a state championship event. The judging at KCBS events is blind. Kings Mountain’s Firehouse Cook-Off is part of the Old North State series that includes competitive events in Lexington, Salisbury, Shelby and Kannapolis. “It’s like a mini-vacation for us,” said Thomas Morris, a longtime master judge who, along with his wife Christine, served as a table captain at the Kings Mountain contest this year. There was also a round of non-barbecue competition Friday evening that
led up to Saturday’s main event. Holy Smokes BBQ out of Ayden, N.C., picked up first place in the desserts category and Mountain Magic Country BBQ of Shelby winning the top prize in the nondessert category with filet mignon wrap. Meanwhile the Mayor’s Choice award went to Bubba and Son BBQ out of Shelby. Two Old Men and a Grill, a Bessemer City team that has dominated the Firehouse Cook-Off in the past with back-to-back wins in 2012 and 2013, finished 21st in this year’s field of 55. The high-energy Cleveland County band Dirty Grass Souls performed Friday night.
Grand Champion! Sauced! BBQ (pictured above) holds all three trophies Saturday at the Firehouse Cook-Off. Scott and Joline Adams live in Charlotte and compete in more than a dozen barbecue contests every year. This is their fifth year at the Kings Mountain event. Photos by DAVE BLANTON
Reserve Champions! Checkered Pig show off their second place trophy after rounds of judging in four categories. Tommy and Janet Houston’s team also picked up a first place in the chicken category.
A table captain presents a brisket entry to a table of certified judges at Saturday’s Firehouse Cook-Off. Judges grade entries in four categories: appearance, taste, tenderness and overall impression.
Judges inspect beef ribs entries from different teams at Saturday’s events. The rules stipulate that judges may have only water and crackers in addition to the food they’re judging.
Mayor’s Choice! Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey gives the Mayor’s Choice award to Bubba & Son BBQ, a team from Shelby, at the 18th annual Firehouse Cook-Off Saturday. Premier Federal Credit Union is seeking the right individual to join our organization as a Teller Services Specialist.
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Above: Tabulator Beth Parker tallies up scores Saturday afternoon at the Firehouse Cook-Off. More than $10,000 in prize money was awarded at the Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned event.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
POLICE From page 6A Wittington said two vehicles were being repaired at Curry’s Trans Research, 120 Pat Drive, and a 2004 Jeep owned by Elizabeth Plotts of Asheville rolled into a 2008 Dodge owned by Curry’s doing minor damage. APRIL 11: Officer G.L. McKinney said that Martha Jane Dixon, 221 Barnett Dr., backing from a parking space at Orr Terrace, bumped a vehicle owned by Ashley Fowler, 212 Orr Terrace. APRIL 11: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Arnold Brian Horn, 540-1 Bell Rd, operating a 1997 Ford, and Amber Kale, 617 Cansler St., operating a 1999 Toyota, were backing from parking spaces at 2111 Shelby Rd and collided doing minor damages. APRIL 12: Officer H.W. Carpenter said that Claude Spicer, operating a 1997 Lincoln, failed to yield the right of way and struck a 2000 Honda operated by Perry Beason, 102 S. Carpenter St., Apt. 1, on US 74 Business. Property damages were estimated at
Police called to KMIS Kings Mountain Police were called to Kings Mountain Intermediate School Thursday morning at 8:13 a.m. after a student brought a pocket knife to school Wednesday. Captain Jerry Tessneer said that school officials reported the incident that happened Wednesday, April 15, at 12:15 p.m. involving two juveniles. One juvenile was assaulted by another but received no injuries, according to the police report. Kings Mountain Police is still investigating the incident and pending the conclusion of the investigation juvenile petitions may be filed, according to Tessneer. $2500. APRIL 14: Officer F.L. Wittington said that vehicles operated by Summer Miller, 511 Baker St., and Lola Sexton, Charlotte, collided at Branch St. and Cleveland Ave. Property damages were estimated at $2400. APRIL 14: Officer F.L. Wittington said that David Long, Blacksburg, SC, operating a 1996 Ford, was pulling into a parking space at Grandpa’s Store and had no brakes and hit the building on Bethlehem Road. Property damages were estimated at $2500 to the building and $1,000 to the vehicle. APRIL 15: Officer Chris McKnight said that Quentell Clark, Lawndale, was driving his 2004 Ford on the US 74 Bypass when
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a rock struck the front windshield doing $500 damage to the vehicle. No injuries were reported. APRIL 15: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Betty Heafner, 829 Church St., operating a 2002 Chrysler, struck the building at Quickway Dry Cleaners doing $5,000 to the building and $1,000 damage to her car. APRIL 17: Officer G.L. McKinney said that Shelton Davis, Blackshear, Ga., operating a 2008 International truck, was driving through the intersection at Cleveland Avenue and hit the mirror of a 2003 International driven by Tony Steveson of Rock Hill, SC. There was slight damage. APRIL 17: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that a 2008 Chevrolet operated
by Kelly Hagans, 5191 Battleground Ave., and Stephanie Jeffries, 517 A Belvedere Circle, hit at the intersection of Cansler Street and Waco Road. Property damages were estimated at $7,000. APRIL 18: Officer B. M. Black charged Cinda Harris of Lincolnton with careless and reckless driving after the 1999 Mitsubishi she was operating on US 74 West went off the road struck three highway signs, crossed both lanes of traffic and hit a ditch. Both the driver and a passenger were transported to Cleveland Regional Medical Center for treatment. Property damage was estimated at $3800 to the vehicle and $500 to the highway signs. APRIL 20: Officer J. L. Dee charged Zachary Ty Lawson, 539 Stony Point Rd. Trailer 52, with DWI, damage to real property, possession of Schedule IV and hit and run after the 1999 Mazda he was backing hit the gas pumps at One Stop Food Store, 2110 Shelby Road and he left the scene of the accident. He was transported to the hospital for tests. Estimated damage was $17,000, including $15,000 damage to the gas pumps.
CC teacher charged with sex crimes, posted bond A former 6th grade Burns Middle School science teacher was charged April 15 with three counts of indecent liberties with a child under the age of 16 and six counts of disseminating obscene material to a minor. Caron Elizabeth Blanton, 34, of Mooresboro, is out of jail on $150,000 secured bond. Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman said that on April 9 the Sheriff’s Office received a report from Burns Middle School administrators that a male student had in his possession an inappropriate video that had been sent to him by a female teacher. Norman said that school administrators had already spoken to the student and confiscated his cell phone. School Resource officers and Cleveland County Sheriff’s investigators responded immediately to Burns Middle school to talk to the student as well as the teacher involved in the case. The Sheriff’s Office took possession of the cell phones and
Wells family reunion set for April 27
LETTERS: to the Editor From page 4A The event proves to be an instant hit with customers. All of these business owners are showing how working together in unison can be and is an asset not only to their business establishments, but to the community and to the downtown development. CATHY NOELL Kings Mountain To the Editor: After considerable thought we urge the Cleveland County Commissioners to vote to retract their approval of the casino project. It is not good to have sizable amounts of money to leave the county. Decades of research conducted by the North Carolina Family Policy Council clearly demonstrates the havoc a gambling casino would wreak upon the region of our state. A casino would cannibalize the local economy by siphoning money away from existing hotels, restaurants, retail stores and other businesses; it would prevent new businesses from taking the challenge to come here. More importantly, a casino would destroy the lives of countless individuals and families who become victimized by an inevitable increase in gambling addictions. Crime, divorce, domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, financial hardship, bankruptcy, job loss, homelessness and attempted and actual suicide all increase when a casino comes to town. These influences are most severe the closer you live to a casino. Moreover, after studying the issue in depth we join the North Carolina Family Council, which is more convinced than ever that the “Settlement Agreement� entered into by the Tribe, the United States Congress, and the State of South Carolina in 1993, actually prohibits the Catawba Nation from establishing a gambling casino outside of the borders of the State of South Carolina. Please grant our request to hold an informational meeting in Chambers with the public admitted. Communicate with your community too that we can work with you, rather than against you. Morally, the concept of gambling is bothersome. This kind of activity adversely influences youngsters as they grow up to use the facility and it is not put up for anything but profit to the people that run it, not for the people that use it. The people that gamble often spend money that they need for living expenses trying to win money they seldom ever win.
their content, said Norman. Two juvenile students were identified who had Blanton received inappropriate videos as well as the obscene pictures. Blanton resigned before the charges were lodged. Said Norman,“The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office takes all matters of this nature extremely serious. Through a complete and thorough investigation a second victim was identified that was not previously known to law enforcement. This investigation is ongoing and there could be additional charges at a later time. I hope all parents will take time to find out who their children are communicating with and what those communications involve. Technology is so sophisticated today that anything can occur or be transmitted via a cell phone.�
PEARL AWARD- The 106th anniversary of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was celebrated recently by Zeta Mu Omega Chapter at St. Stephens AME Zion Church. Venita Jamerson, left, presents the Global Leadership through Timeless Service Pearl award from Zeta Mu Chapter and accepted by Alexis Pearson on behalf of Cleveland County Business Development Center. The award is aligned with the organization's international program initiatives.
The 28th reunion of the John and Britter Wells family descendants will be held Sunday, April 27, at Dixon Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 630 Dixon School Road, at 1 p.m. The family meeting will begin with a potluck lunch followed by a short business meeting. The group will ride to the old Wells Cemetery, located on the Hughes Farm on Stewart Road, to view the tombstones of the original members of the family. Family members are asked to bring documents, wills, pictures, etc,. For display. All descendants are urged to attend to share the food, fellowship, memories, laughter, and family genealogy. Current officers of the reunion are Rev. Robert Wells, president; Hilda Moss, vicepresident and historian; and Steve Wells, secretary-treasurer. John and Britter Wells were among the earliest set-
Clinton Jr to graduate UNC Greensboro Michael Clinton Jr. of Kings Mountain will receive his Bachelor's degree in summer commencement exercises at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
tlers in this area, buying land in the Dixon Community from a land grant issued by the King of England prior to the Revolutionary War. Their cabin was used to treat the wounded from the Battle of Kings Mountain in 1780 and is currently the oldest residence in Cleveland County and is depicted on the historical mural on the Plonk Department Store wall in downtown Kings Mountain. The house is owned by Elizabeth Stewart on Stewart Road. John was one of the signers of the Tryon Resolve which predates the Declaration of Independence. The old Wells Cemetery, where John and Britter Wells are buried, is on the Betty Hughes farm located on Stewart Road in the Dixon Community. For additional information about the reunion, call Secretary Steve Wells at 704-739-1545 or President Robert Wells at 864-4898680.
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To the Editor: The Kings Mountain Crisis Center always has a fundraiser each year. Thank you to the grocery stores, department stores and restaurants of Kings Mountain for allowing us to do our bell ringing in front of your store each year. This fundraiser is the largest one we have each year. We depend on this to help our clients during their crisis. Your support is greatly appreciated. Thank You to Ingles, Food Lion, Roses, Swoogers, and Love’s Fish Box. If your store or business would like to support us during the fundraiser each year or you would like to sponsor a fundraiser for us we would love to hear from you. The fundraiser starts the first weekend of Thanksgiving and ends the week of Christmas. Call the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry at 04-739-7256 during the hours of 10 a.m.-1:30 p .m. KINGS MOUNTAIN CRISIS MINISTRY
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GOVERNMENT KINGS MOUNTAIN CITY COUNCIL meets last Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Kings Mountain City Hall, 101 W. Gold St. CLEVELAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. in the commissioners’ chambers, second floor, County Administration Building, 311 E. Marion St., Shelby. CLEVELAND COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS meets the second Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. in the Board Room of the Board of Elections, 215 Patton Drive, Shelby.
go! Mountain during lunch hours. An inspirational devotion is provided. For more information call 704-472-4403.
DOUGH MAKERS INVESTMENT CLUB – The Dough Makers Investment Club (for women) usually meets every third Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Edward Jones Office at 307 B East King Street. For information, please contact the Edward Jones Office at 704-739-0997 or Esther Plonk, President 704-739-1917.
COLONEL FREDERICK HAMBRIGHT CHAPTER Daughters of the American Revolution meets monthly for programs. Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence is eligible to join the DAR. For more information on membership or attending our meeting, please contact Loretta Cozart at 704-241-2218.
KINGS MOUNTAIN ROTARY CLUB Every Thursday, noon, at the Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King St.
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SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY – Meets every first Tuesday of the month at the KM Art Center (Old Depot), 301 N. Piedmont Ave. Social time is at 6:30 p.m. and the program is at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome. KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMAN’S CLUB – Meets the 4th Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club, E. Mountain St. EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMAN’S CLUB– Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club, E. Mountain St. MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP – Meets every fourth Thursday of every month at Central United Methodist Church. VFW POST 9811, Kings Mountain/Cherryville meets the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. IN COUNTRY VIETNAM VETERANS breakfast group – Meets the 2nd Monday of every month, 9 a.m., at Mountain View Restaurant in Kings Mountain. Contact Steve Brown at 704-739-2725 for more information. KM KIWANIS CLUB – Meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for dinner in the Community Room (lower level) at the Mauney Memorial Library, S. Piedmont Ave. KM LIONS CLUB– Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Linwood Restaurant, 805 Cleveland Ave. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS: Kings Mountain– Christ the King Catholic Church, 714 Stone St., 6:30 p.m., meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Contact: Mary (704) 482-8690. You may also call the Reach Line & Information at (704) 319-1625, or go to www.oa.org. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for membership. The groups are self-supporting. POSITIVE ATTITUDES WALKING CLUB - There is an open invitation to all Kings Mountain ladies to join the Positive Attitudes Walking Club. The club members walk in various downtown areas of Kings
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CLUB MEETINGS AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY meets the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 155, E. Gold Street.
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CASINO AWARENESS. The King Mountain Awareness Group is hosting an event at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at East Gold Street Wesleyan Church, 701 East Gold St. Speakers include John Rustin of the N.C. Family Policy Council and Rev. Mark Creech of the Christian Action League. CLEVELAND COUNTY BLOODMOBILE SCHEDULE - April 25 from 10 a.m.2 p.m. Patrick Senior Center, Kings Mountain. BLOOD DRIVE Friday, May 2, 1 to 5 p.m. Kings Mountain Intermediate School. To schedule your life-saving appointment, please call 800-REDCROSS. KINGS MOUNTAIN GATEWAY TRAILS, Inc., 807 Battleground Ave., ½ mile from downtown Kings Mountain APRIL 26: 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Walk with a Doc at Gateway Trail. MAY 24: 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Walk with a Doc at Gateway Trail.
Gaston County ADULT NUTRITION PROGRAM - Spend one hour a month delivering a smile and a hot lunch to the home bound elderly. Help is needed in Bessemer City. To volunteer, call 704-862-7676. GOOD HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Cansler St., Free after-school program on Monday and Wednesday each week from 3:30-5:30 p.m. for help with homework. Parents must provide transportation.
PATRICK SENIOR CENTER BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC – Meets the third Wednesday of the month from 10– 11:30 a.m. in the Craft Room, sponsored by Gentiva. S.H.O.P. Program to assist the needy in our community. Items to donate in April are containers of cooking oil. BACKPACK PROJECT – Please bring in non-perishable food items for our backpack project. These backpacks go to students who need a little extra food over the weekend. Suggested items are: individual cereal packs (can be eaten without milk), Pop Tarts, individual prepared dinners (mac & cheese, spaghetti, etc.), fruit cups, applesauce, pudding cups, Beenie Weenies, peanut butter, juice boxes, crackers or cookies. FREE COMPUTER CLASSES taught by Pat Bolte are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center. Emphasis is on individual attention.
LIVING HEALTHY WITH DIABETES, a free 2 ½ hour workshop at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 610 Charles Road, in Shelby with classes on April 28, May 5 and 12 from 5:30-8 p.m. Learn from trained volunteers and professional leaders with health conditions themselves on how to better manage diabetes. Call 704-487-7093
TAI CHI CLASS – Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-3 p.m. in Conference Room I. Andrew Baker is instructor of Tai Chi 4 Health & Balance and a donation of $3 per person is requested. Rotating exercises, health lessons, and surprise extras keep it fresh. All donations will go toward purchase of DVDs for the class.
ENTREPRENEUR EXPO – April 30, 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the LeGrand Center on the campus of Cleveland Community College. Entry forms can be found at www.clevelandcc.edu.
NEW BEGINNER LINE DANCES Beginners Line Dance classes are taught by Archie Cherpak each Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. at the Patrick Center.
VETERANS CAR SHOW AND FUNDRAISER. VFW Post 9811 is hosting its annual car show Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. BBQ, burgers and hot dogs available. Pre-registration is $20, $25 at the gate the day of the event. There will be horse shoes, a 50/50 drawing and cornhole competition. The VFW is also holding a BBQ Butt sale. $30 includes slaw and sauce. Please pre-order. To get more details, including a registration form, contact 704-7504230. CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN SPECIAL EVENTS - Over the Mountain Triathlon May 17; Memorial Day observance May 26.
SUPPORT GROUPS AT PATRICK CENTER- First Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. Evening Alzheimer’s Support Group, Neisler Life Enrichment Center, Kings Mountain; first Wednesdays at 10 a.m. depression support group, Patrick Center; second Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. Evening Dementia support group, Life Enrichment Center, Shelby; fourth Tuesdays 6 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group, Life Enrichment Center, Shelby; last Mondays at 2 p.m. diabetic support and education, Patrick Senior Center.
KINGS MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM Now-MAY 24- Common Threads: Kings Mountain’s Textile Heritage from Prehistory
to Today. NEW PERSPECTIVES ON THE BATTLE OF KINGS MOUNTAIN: LECTURES AND BOOK SIGNINGSFRIDAY, MAY 14, 5:30 p.m. – Sharyn McCrumb is an award-winning Southern writer. Her 2013 novel, “King’s Mountain,” tells the story of the battle from the points of view of Patriot militia colonel John Sevier and Tory camp follower Virginia Sal. FRIDAY, MAY 23- 6 p.m. – “A Passel of Hate,’’ a lecture and book signing by Joe Epley whose award-winning fact-based historical novel was published in 2011. The Kings Mountain Historical Museum is free and open Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 100 E. Mountain Street in Kings Mountain. Adria L. Focht, Director and Curator.
SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY Kings Mountain Arts Center 301 N. Piedmont Ave. Gift Shop also featuring fine art, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry and wearable art. Ongoing – Offering art and pottery classes, and ongoing art exhibits by local and regional artists. Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10 am.-4 pm; or by appointment contact 704-739-5585 or 704-739-2056. April 1-25: Barbara O’Neal Davis Group Show. The Friday Four: Barbara O’Neal Davis, Lynn Schilling, Susan Walker and Nancy Valrance. “I AM WOMAN” art competition and exhibit May 1-June 20. Art may be delivered to Southern Arts Society at the Depot on Saturday, April 26 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, April 27, from 1-5 p.m. Public reception and silent auction Saturday, May 10, from 7-9 p.m.
MAUNEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY LAST TUESDAY of each month, 5 p.m. “A Company of Readers” Book Club in Community Room. Open to the public. Read the book of your choice and participate by briefly sharing. STORY TIME on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Tuesday group includes 3-5 year old preschoolers. Thursday group is geared for birth to 2 years old. Join the Library staff at 10 a.m. in the Community Room. PLAYGROUP on Fridays, for birth to 5 years old, 10-11:30 a.m. in the Community Room. PLEASE NOTE: Story Time will not meet the week of April 21-25. Unless otherwise listed, all events will be at the Mauney Memorial Library, 100 S. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain. How to Contact Us – To have your events listed on the Go Page, contact the Herald by coming by our office at 700 East Gold Street, by calling us at 704-7397496, or by email to lib.kmherald@gmail.com. The deadline for receiving items is 5 p.m. Monday.
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Back-to-back state champion softball teams to be inducted into KM Sports Hall of Fame (Fourth in a four-part series on the 2014 Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The ceremony is Saturday, May 3 at 6 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church. Tickets are $15 and are available at The Herald, from members of the Hall of Fame committee and at the door). Members of the 2005 and 2006 Kings Mountain High School softball teams had a plan from day one, and followed it religiously to backto-back North Carolina High School Athletic Association 3A championships. Coach Suzanne Grayson assembled a group that from their freshman year set their minds on being the best and worked every day in practice and in games to become be the best. They lost only two games during those two seasons, both to 4A teams. Their only loss in 2005 was to North Mecklenburg in the Carolina Invitational Tournament in Rock Hill, SC which featured some of the best team from both Carolinas. Their only loss in 2006 was a non-conference loss to defending state 4A champion Butler. Their overall record during the span was 59-2.
deavors. “Sometimes they would come to me and want to have study hall before practice, so when practice was over they would be through for the day, Grayson noted.� Grayson always expected a player’s best effort. It showed in practice and in games. “They had great expectations,� Grayson said. “They knew everybody had to put in the time. Sometimes that’s hard for high school athletes to learn. “We couldn’t have done what we did if the kids didn’t buy into what we were doing,� she said. “Everybody had to put in the same amount of time. If they had to go to the trainer or had to make up a test or had something else to do that was fine, but when they came to the practice field they had to make up the time they missed. There was never any jealousy because everybody put in the same amount of time. “Don (assistant coach Don Sweezy) and I always tried to teach that everybody did the same amount of work. It takes everybody to be successful.� Beginning in ninth grade, Grayson said the coaches and players went over every facet of the game over and
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through pitching, hitting or defense. LaRonda McClain, who would later star at Wingate University, was an outstanding hitter, defensive outfielder and base runner. She led the team in stolen bases and runs (34) and was second leading hitter with a .410 average. Brittnee Thornburg led the hitting at .422.
was voted State Tournament MVP. She struck out 30 batters in the state championship series. In the 2006 regular season Childers pitched nine no-hitters and had a 24-1 record. Her only loss was 10 to Butler. Players probably still have great memories of that regular season, but all of
Shortstop Casey Camp hit .361, third baseman Kristin Funderburke .315, Kala Buchanan .304, Childers .312 and Courtney Tate .344. Childers finished with a 0.34 ERA and 286 strikeouts, had a 22-0 record and
their fans will never forget the state championship series. In a 29-hour period in Raleigh, the Lady Mountaineers had to go 37 innings to score victories over Southwest Randolph 1-0 in 16 innings, Harnett Central 1-0 in 14 innings, and Har-
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The Lady Mountaineers had it all – good pitching, hitting, defense and base running – but the real formula for success was their attitude and desire to be the best they could be. The most celebrated player was pitcher Morgan Childers, who set all the KMHS pitching records and then went on to do the same at the USC Upstate. Grayson is the first to point out, though, that Childers’ attitude and team spirit had as much to do with the team’s success as her arm. She did not boast of her own talent and accomplishments but was a great teammate who encouraged everyone else. “There’s no doubt having Morgan and her pitching was a great asset,� says Coach Grayson, who will induct the team into the Hall of Fame. “A lot of teams have talent, but coming together as a team is what wins championships. We had a group of good kids who worked hard and didn’t mind being pushed. They did what they needed to do.� Many of the players had already been together for years on summer travel teams. Their desire to excel was not just evident on the ball field, but also in the classroom and in other en-
over again in practice “so when things happened they were sure they could do it in the game. We held the kids accountable and they bought into it.� Kings Mountain barely missed the state championship series in 2004 when the key players were freshmen and sophomores. They had perennial NC power Enka down 6-2 going into the last two innings but the Sugar Jets came from behind to win. They refused to be denied the next two years. They played almost perfect ball in the Western Regional and state finals each year. In 2005, they defeated West Rowan to end that team’s 29-game winning streak. In a three-game stretch that included a victory over R-S Central in the West finals and concluded with victories over West Rowan and CB Aycock in the state semi-finals and finals, Childers no-hit the Hilltoppers, hurled a perfect game against West Rowan and a one-hitter against Aycock. The perfect game required only 58 pitches from the KM sophomore and she didn’t throw a two-ball count to anyone. Every player contributed to the great season, either
nett 1-0 in seven innings. Of course, Childers pitched every inning to repeat as State MVP. Grayson said then, and now, that it wasn’t that Kings Mountain had better pitching, better hitting or better defense than the other teams but that KM just “outlasted them.� “When you get to the state anybody is capable of winning it,� she said. “If you win the state and have your chest stuck out like ‘ha, ha, we beat you, we’re the best,’ you know down deep it didn’t happen that way. We beat some great teams. “The second game that year we just happened to have someone in scoring position when someone made an error. Their third baseman, who was a great defensive player, threw a ball away. No matter how good you are, you’re going to do it sometimes.� In their state playoff run that year, the Lady Mountaineers didn’t allow a single run. It included victories over Catholic 10-0, Enka 10, South Point 3-0, SW Randolph, 1-0 and Harnett 1-0 and 1-0. Childers, who loved playing in the infield as much as she did pitching, led the team with nine home runs and 49 RBI. LaRonda McClain led the hitting with a .477 average and also stole 22 bases in 25 attempts. Casey Camp hit .430 and stole 19 bases in 22 attempts. Childers hit .469, Tate
.468, Thornburg .346, and Kristin Cogdill .328. Other key players were Haley Barrett, who is now an assistant softball coach at KMHS, Kristin Funderburke, Chastiti Falls, Lindsay Gaffney, Heather Hale, Amber Millwood and Jessica Yarbro. Childers was Southwestern Foothils Player of the Year, Grayson Coach of the Year and they were joined on the all-conference team by McClain, Buchanan, Thornburg, Camp, McClain, Tate and Funderburke. Kings Mountain was one of only seven softball teams in the history of the NCHSAA to win back-to-back state championships. They set state records for most doubles (47), least runs given up (2), most shutouts (28), most consecutive shutouts (19), and most consecutive scoreless innings (135). Childers tied the state record for home runs (9) and her 49 RBI were just five short of the state record. Grayson, whose 2001 state championship volleyball team is also in the Hall of Fame, looks forward to seeing some the players she hasn’t seen in a long time. “I am really excited for them,� she said. “It is nice to know that they are going to be honored in this way. I’m tickled to death for them. When you have a team that’s always pulling for each other you have a special team. It takes everybody to win a championship.�
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Three Mountaineers sign KM softball rallies national letters of intent to defeat Crest 12-4 Kings Mountain’s girls softball team went a long way toward getting the SMAC’s top 3A playoff seed Thursday night when it defeated county rival Crest 12-4 at Lancaster Field #3. Trailing 4-2, the Lady Mountaineers put the game away with nine runs in the fifth inning. Sarah Scism went 3-4 with two runs scored; Mikeala Bell was 2-for-4
with one RBI; Miranda Ellis was 2-for-5 with three RBI; Leah Herndon 3-for-4 with one RBI; and Gretchen Boyles 2-for-4 with two RBI. Emily Hester went the distance on the mound. She scattered nine hits and struck out four. Kings Mountain fell to Draughn 5-3 Wednesday. Emily Hester’s 2-for-2 plate performance included
her eighth home run of the year and two RBI. Leah Herndon went 2-for-4. Hester started and took the loss, going six innings and striking out three. Mikeala Bell pitched the final inning, allowing one hit and fanning one. Kings Mountain goes into the Easter break with a 9-4 SMAC and 12-4 overall record.
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Josh Sherer signs to play basketball at Lees-McRae College as his parents, Walter Sherer, left, and Lisa Smith look on. Back row, left to right, KMHS principal Ronny Funderburke, assistant basketball coach Nicholas Inman, head basketball coach Grayson Pierce, and athletic director Dustin Morehead.
Kings Mountain shortstop Ashton Withers makes a diving catch.
KMTD golf tournament set for May 2
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Kings Mountain High 1,000-point scorer James Tillman, center, signs to play basketball with Cape Fear Community College. Looking on are his parents, James and Cerassa Tillman. Back row, left to right, KMHS principal Ronnie Funderburke, assistant basketball coach Nicholas Inman, head coach Grayson Pierce and athletic director Dustin Morehead.
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Austin Toney, front row center, signs to swim at Gardner-Webb University. Looking on are his parents, Hope and Barry Toney. Back row, left to right, KMHS principal Ronny Funderburke, swim coach Beth Calhoun, assistant swim coach Michael Allen and athletic director Dustin Morehead.
Lady Mountaineers post pair of shutout wins Kings Mountain shut out Draughn 8-0 and Crest 5-0 in SMAC soccer games last week. Reagan Gamble led the KM offense against Draughn with two goals. Katy Robinson, Virginia Dellinger, Jamie Slater, Mikayla Price, Madie Skeith and Sara Pasour scored one each.
MC Dellinger, Robinson, Slater, Price, Pasour and Skeith each had an assist. Jami Slater had a hat trick in the win over Crest. Katy Robinson and Virginia Dellinger added a goal apiece. Robinson, Mikayla Price and Sarah Smart each had an assist. Ashley Rhom was in goal for the shutouts.
(Right) Senior Madeline Skeith works to keep posession in the Lady Mountaineer 8-0 win over Draughn. (Below) Senior Mikayla Price looks to get a header on goal in the Lady Mountaineer 5-0 win over Crest. Additional photos on page B6
The seventh annual Kings Mountain Touchdown Club golf tournament will be played Friday, May 2 at Kings Mountain Country Club. The format is four-person captain’s choice and begins with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. The field is limited to the first 30 registered teams. The cost is $70 per player and includes one
mulligan per player, one red tee per player, and one string per team (hole 15). Prizes will be presented to the closest to the pin winners on the four par 3 holes, and longest drive for men, women and seniors on hole two. The teams will be flighted at the end of the tournament and the winning team in each flight will receive prizes. Sponsorships are also
available for $500 (platinum), $250 (gold), $100 (silver) and $50 (bronze). Sponsorships are tax deductible. For entry blanks or any other information, contact Larry Hamrick Jr. at Warlick and Hamrick Insurance or Kings Mountain Touchdown Club, PO Box 2017, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 by April 18. All profits will benefit the new KMHS field house.
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KM baseball splits pair of SMAC games
Trailblazers win 7-8 yr co-ed & 9-10 Basketball Championships
Kings Mountain High’s baseball team split a pair of SMAC games Wednesday and Thursday at Lancaster Field. Daniel Barrett tripled and scored on a single by Cameron Bullock to give the Mountaineers a 3-2 win over Draughn Wednesday. Alex Reynolds got the pitching win. He went 2 2/3 innings of relief, allowing three hits and fanning two. Zach Hegler started for the Mountaineers. He gave up just three hits over 4 1/3 innings. The Mountaineers took an early 1-0 lead when Reynolds doubled and scored on Brandon Bell’s sacrifice fly. Draughn rallied and took a 2-1 lead in the top of the fifth. Kings Mountain tied the score when Landon Bolin singled and later
The Elite White 7-8 yr Co-ed led by Coach Ty Toney and Elite Blazin Red led by Coach George Adams won the 2014 City of Gastonia Recreation Basketball Championships. In the 7-8 yr division, Elite White defeated the Phillips Center and two undefeated teams in the playoffs to secure the championship. In the semifinal round, K.M. Elite White defeated K.M. EliteBlack who finished their season as Central Division Regular Season Champions at 10-1 record. In their 2nd consecutive 7-8 yr Championship Game, Elite White 78’s avenged two earlier regular losses to ShowtimeGastonia by winning 26-23 in a close match-up. Sincere Love led the Trailblazers with 12 points and Jackson Toney with 8 points in this final game. Elite White 7-8s finished the season with an 11-2 record. In the 9-10 yr division, Elite Blazin Red also appeared in their second consecutive City of Gastonia 9-10 yr Championship Game by defeating Showtime-Gastonia in the semifinal round 48-34 and Phillips Center Thunder 51-18. In the Semifinal Round, Elite Blazin Red was led by Gabriel Stephens with 15 points, Isaiah Tate 14 points and Kate Hollifield 9 points. In the Championship game, Gabriel Stephens led the team with 13 points. Tyree Bracey and Javari Rice added 8 points each to go along with Tate and Hollifield scoring 7 points each. Elite Blazin Red 9-10s finished the season with an 111 record. Other Playoff Notes: The 9-10 yr Elite Sizzling Gold lost in the 9-10 year Intermediate Division Championship Game to T. Jeffers – Gastonia 25-18. Ryne Smith led the team with 6 points and Zoey Ward and Ally Hollifield added 5 points each in the loss. Elite Sizzling Gold 9-10s finished the season with a 7-6 record. The 9-10 Elite Rockin Black won the 9-10 Central Division Championship and lost in the Quarterfinal Round at Showtime-Gastonia. They finished their season with 92 record.
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scored on a single by Will Wilson. The Mountaineers fell to county rival Crest 4-2 on Thursday as the Chargers used great defense to turn away potential KM runs. The Mountaineers scored both of their runs in the bottom of the first for a 2-1 lead. Will Wilson walked, stole second and scored on Brandon Bell’s single. Bell later scored on a wild pitch. The Chargers regained the lead for good the next inning on Luke Patrick’s RBI single and a wild pitch. Landon Bolin started and took the loss. He went 5.1 innings, gave up four runs, six walks, and struck out five. Alex Reynolds finished up, giving up two hits and fanning five over the last 1.2 innings.
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U16 – American Restoration 5, Morris Scrap Metal 0 Goals: American Restoration – Griffin Benfield 2, Nicholas Rich 2, Jason Wray 1
U10 - Reed Mockaitis 5, Cross Country Vet II 1 Goals – Reed Mockaitis Orthodontics – Jacob Morton 1, Charlie Ruiz 4 Goals – Cross Country Vet 2 – Hannah Dover 1 Cross Country Vet 4, PSU 1 Goals: Cross Country Vet – Austin Seagle 1, Ashton Parker 1, Chastity Ledford 1, Jasmine Sain 1 Goals: PSU – Jeffery Phillips Jr. 1 Shelby Savings Bank 3, Boiling Springs Animal Clinic 1 Goals – Shelby Savings Bank – Logan Lacy 1, Jacob Long 2 Goals – Boiling Springs Animal Clinic – Brody Davis 1 U12Southeastern Products 3, Baldor 0 Goals: Southeastern Products – Molly Pruitt 2, Hayden Pruitt 1
Red Cross golf tourney slated April 25 at KMCC The American Red Cross of Cleveland County Golf Tournament is set for Friday, April 25th at the Kings Mountain Country Club. Shot gun start will be at 9 a.m. Cost is $225 per team with survivor kits available for $25 per person. There will be closest to the pin and longest drive opportunities. Additionally, everyone will be treated to lunch and an awards program. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information or to register, please call Daughtry Hopper at the Red Cross at 704-864-2623.
KM Elite Extreme AAU 4th Grade Basketball Team finished 2nd place at the 4th grade NC AAU Division I State Basketball Tournament. Elite Extreme completed pool play and advanced to the State Div I bracket play. In bracket double elimination bracket play, K.M. Elite defeated WCBA – Raleigh twice to advance to the State Championship. On Saturday, Extreme defeated WCBA – Raleigh 6354. Isaiah Tate led Extreme with 21 points and Jaden Johnson added 18 points. After losing to #5 ranked nationally the Carolina Hornets, Elite Extreme had to play WCBA – Raleigh again to earn a chance to play in the State Championship game. After trailing 36-20 in the middle of the 3rd quarter, Extreme a made a huge surge and won 47-43 to advance to the Championship round. Jaden Johnson led the team with 19 points and Isaiah Tate added 16 points. Carson Cooke also contributed 8 points in the win. In the 4th grade State AAU Division I Championship game, #5 Nationally Rank Carolina Hornets beat K.M. Elite Extreme 63-44. Johnson led the team with 22 points and Tate added 11 points. Cooke, Ezekiel Cannedy, Tyree Bracey, and Shane Fernald also made positive contributions for the team throughout the tournament. With K.M. Elite Extreme 2nd place finish, they will advance and represent the State of North Carolina in the 2014 National AAU Division I Tournament in Lexington, KY during the week of July 14th – 20th.
Jordan Tournament May 2 The first annual Mack and Mary Jordan Foundation Golf Tournament will be held Friday, May 2 at River Bend Golf Course. Sign-in is from 11:3012:30. Lunch and warm-up is from 11:30-12:45, followed by a rules meeting. Tee time (shotgun start) is at 1 p.m. The cost is $60 per player. A mulligan and red tee package is available for $10. Door prizes will be given. Awards will go to the winning team (regardless of handicap), longest putt, longest drive, closest to the
pin and most accurate drive. Lunch and range balls are free for all registered golfers. Sponsors are also needed. Sponsorships include: -Platinum - $1,000 or more (company name and logo on tournament banner. -Hole in one sponsor – Admission for one team of four golfers. -Gold - $500-$999, includes sign with company name posted beside hole. -Silver - $250-$499. -Bronze - $100-$249. Sponsors are also needed
to provide gifts or donations to be used as door prizes (gift certificates, store items, golf equipment, money, etc). Gifts are tax deductible and will contribute to the foundation’s ongoing mission to support families and organizations in Cleveland County. Register online at 222.mandmjordan.org. For more information call Sherita Anderson at 704813-9492 or email www.mmjfoundation14@g mail.com
KM second in SMAC meet Kings Mountain’s girls finished second to Draughn in last week’s SMAC 2A/3A track meet but had several players make All-Conference. Tynesha Merriman finished first in the 200m dash in 26.75 seconds. Erica Carpenter won the 100m hurdles in 18.99 seconds. Mariah Roberts, Mackenzie Smith, Montanna Smith and Cassie Morton won the 4x800m relay.
Sarah Scism finished second in the long jump (14’5.5�). Finishing third were Emily Harris in the discus, Scism in the triple jump, Kayla Capps in the pole vault, Mackenzie Smith in the 3200 meters and Sarah Bradshaw in the 400 meters. Fourth were Sharda Whitesides in the shot put, Britttany Poeng in the long jump, Lasharee Stevenson in the discus, Gwendolyn Hopper in the triple jump, Tyquassia Mackey in the
100 meters, and Montanna Smith in the 3200 meters. Kings Mountain’s boys got first place finishes from Solomon Hawkins in the high jump (6-2) and Josh Beheler in the pole vault (11-0). Devin Ayscue was second and Aaron Smith third. Keeneh Dimetros ran second in the 400 meters and Jair McCluney was third in the 800 meters. Jake Merchant was fourth in the triple jump.
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Ethan Wease, 12, son of Beth and Billy Wease of Kings Mountain, recently competed in the 2014 Men's Gymnastics competitive season at Level 7 for 11 and 12 year olds, and was NC all around champion. He competed in both North Carolina and Regional events, representing the state on the state team at the championship event in Birmingham, Ala, April 13. He was regional champion on vault, placed second on pommel horse, third on high bar and third on all-around. During the state competition in Raleigh March 15 he was state champion on floor exercises, vault and high bar. He also placed second on pommel horse and rings, third on parallel bars, and was NC all around champion. His team from First in Flight Gymnastics in Gastonia took first place. Ethan trains at First in Flight Gymnastics in Gastonia and CrossFit, Kings Mountain.
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Forest City to host Chinese Taipei The Owls will welcome Chinese Taipei for first-ever game in Coastal Plain League July 7
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BROWN EMERGENCY TRAINING CENTER CLASS 10 – Graduates of Brown Emergency Training Class 10, from left, front row- Keegan Sylvester, Austin Butler, Jurgen Kohler, Joseph Cagle, T. J. King, Frankie Key. Back row, from left, Reily Delk, Paul Wessolleck, Tyler Laughridge, Cory Gibson, Andrew Peterson, Ryan Morrison, Matthew Rollins, Dylan Hill and Joshua Worsham. N.C. State Employees Credit Union Foundation awarded continuing education scholarships to five of the graduates: Rollins, Cagle, Key, Peterson and Wessolleck.
KM native Phillip Harris running for office in NH Phillip Carter Harris, Kings Mountain native, has thrown his hat into the political arena in New Hampshire and is running for State Representative in New Hampshire's largest city, Manchester, in Ward 3. He says he is following in the footsteps of his late great-grandfather, North Carolina Senator J. Ollie Harris Sr. A 2003 graduate of Kings Mountain High School, Harris moved to the Granite State after earning a degree in Political Science from the University of South Carolina at Columbia, SC. “A friend of mine who is
running in another ward suggested that I run for office and I've been really fired up since the start of the campaign," said Harris. He is running to represent working class people with a focus on social issues. “I consider myself a moderate with an independent spirit and I want to protect privacy and civil liberties." “I've made a promise to my ward that I will fight to keep taxes and spending under control. My greatgrandfather helped so many in Cleveland County and I idolized him when I was growing up. If I am half as successful as he was then I
will have done an excellent job at the State House in Concord.� Harris said friends can contact him at 816 Elm Street 211, Manchester, NH 03101.
With a ranking of 1 indicating the healthiest county and a ranking of 100 indicating the least healthy county in North Carolina, Cleveland County received a ranking of 84, according to the annual “County Health Rankings� released by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Although the county's health ranking regressed from its 2013 ranking of 83, the county's scores improved in many measurable health outcomes that are used to determine the overall rankings, according to Deshay Oliver, Public Information Officer for the Cleveland County Health Department. ''These rankings should help serve as a “call to action� for every community so we may work together to develop programs and initiatives that help address the multiple influences on our
county's health,'' she said. The county's ranking in the category of Morbidity/Quality of Life improved from a score of 82 in 2013 to a score of 74 in 2014. This improvement is marked by decreases in the percentages of self-reported poor or fair health and poor physical health days, as well as decrease in low birth weight. Cleveland County also displayed a significantly improved ranking in the category of Health Behaviors, moving from a ranking of 72 in 2013 to a score of 54 in 2014. Health indicators supporting this improvement in ranking include decreases in the percentages of adult smoking and adult obesity. Following two years of regression in the county's Health Behaviors ranking from 2011-2013 there was improvement in the ranking this year. Continued efforts of public health and the prevention field to influence
healthy behaviors through prevention programming and environmental/policy changes have contributed to the ranking. Contributing to the Cleveland County's regression in health rankings from 83 in 2013 to 84 in 2014 are the health outcomes that fall under the category of social and economic factors, decreasing from a score of 72 in 2013 to a score of 78 in 2012. Health indicators contributing to this regression include a decrease in the high school graduation percentage and an increase in the percentage of children living in poverty. This speaks to the impact our environment and social/economic status can have on quality of life and health. However, many factors impacting this health outcome can be very difficult to target and change, said Oliver. These rankings are available online at www.countyhealthrankings.org.
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Forest City – The Coastal Plain League and Forest City Owls announced today that the Owls will host the Chinese Taipei Amateur National Team during the 2014 CPL season. The Owls will welcome their visitors from East Asia to McNair Field on July 7. “We are very excited to welcome Chinese Taipei for two showcase games in the Coastal Plain League this summer,� said CPL commissioner Justin Sellers. “We continue to elevate our brand and the overall experience that only the CPL can offer; and these two contests will be memorable ones for our players and coaches, as well as must-see events for our fans in both Forest City and Gastonia.� This game will mark the first-ever contest between Chinese Taipei and a team from the Coastal Plain League. The Owls, however, are no stranger to international play, having played host to the Japanese Collegiate All-Stars in what turned out to be the largest crowd in McNair Field history with 3,691 fans. “Welcoming Chinese Taipei to Forest City is a huge honor for us,� said Managing Partner Jesse Cole. “In Forest City, the first International game against Japan in 2011 drew the largest crowd in McNair Field’s history and we expect similar excitement this summer. We know our ball-
park will be buzzing on that night and want to thank Chinese Taipei for coming into our community and making this such a special event for our fans!� Tickets for this game are available for season ticket holders, half-season ticket holders, 5-Game Fireworks ticket plan holders, Kids Club Members and as part of Group Ticket Packages. Full Season and HalfSeason Plan holders will be able to have this game as part of their package and will be able to purchase additional individual tickets. 5Game Plan Holders and Kids Club Holders will be able to purchase an additional ticket for this game as an add-on to their existing plan. Groups of 25 or more can schedule their event on this night at special event only rates. Individual tickets will potentially go on sale for this game at a later date depending on availability. Individual pricing will be $11 for Box, $10 for Premium and $9 for General Admission/Standing Room Only Seating. Due to the demand for the game, we cannot assure fans that there will be individual tickets available after Season Ticket Holders and Group Ticket Buyers have purchased their tickets. The Chinese Taipei amateur national team is a team selected each year that is comprised of the best players available from the Tai-
wanese college league and the local “industrial league�. The team has officially represented Taiwan in numerous international events such as the 2011 IBAF World Cup, IBAF Intercontinental Cups, Asian Championships, etc. The Chinese Taipei national team has also been part of the past 15 versions of the Haarlem Cup and the World Port tournament held in alternate years in the Netherlands. Aside from official international events, the Chinese Taipei national team has also conducted numerous friendship series with the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team on a yearly basis. Further, the Chinese Taipei amateur national team is proud to take credit in the development of numerous Taiwanese baseball talents whom are currently playing in professional leagues across the world. Players like Chien-Ming, Wang (Cincinnati Reds), Yao-Hsun, Yang (Pittsburgh Pirates) and Ching-Feng, Chen (Los Angeles Dodgers) were all alumni of the Chinese Taipei amateur national team. The Forest City Owls will open its season on May 27 at home versus Columbia. To Purchase Season Tickets or Group Tickets, call the Forest City office at 828-245-0000. For more information, visit www.forestcitybaseball.com
NC expected to see 20% Study ranks the county increase in Alzheimer’s among unhealthiest in state within the next six years
Cleveland County 4-Hers collecting shoes to benefit youth program Cleveland County 4-Hers are collecting shoes until May 27 to raise funds for the county 4-H Youth Development Program, while benefiting micro enterprise ventures in developing nations and keeping old shoes out of local landfills. Individuals can help by donating gently worn, used shoes at Mauney Memorial Library, 100 S. Piedmont Ave., YMCA, 211 Cleveland Avenue, or Cleveland County Extension Office, 130 S. Post Road, Shelby. There will also be a drop-off scheduled for Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Cleveland County Health Department, 315 E. Grover St., Shelby. All donated shoes will be redistributed to micro enter-
prise partners through Funds2Orgs and used in developing nations for impoverished people to start, maintain and grow a unique business opportunity to feed, clothe and house their families. “We are very excited to be conducting this shoe drive in Cleveland County,"
said Anthony Vagnozzi, County Council 4-H President. “This campaign will raise funds that directly benefit Cleveland County 4-H and be used to provide youth the opportunity to participate in leadership and enrichment activities.�
were also caregiving: 20% of women vs. 3% of men went from working full-time to working parttime while acting as a caregiver. 18% of women vs. 11% of men took a leave of absence 11% of women vs. 5% of men gave up work entirely 10% of women vs. 5% of men lost job benefits Human and Financial Toll of Alzheimer’s There are more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, including 150,000 here in North Carolina, but Alzheimer’s has far reaching effects that can plague entire families. There are 442,000 Alzheimer’s caregivers in North Carolina providing 504 million hours of unpaid care valued at over six million dollars. The total national cost of caring for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias is projected to reach $214 billion this year. In 2014, the cost to Medicare and Medicaid of caring for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias will reach a combined $150 billion with Medicare spending nearly $1 in every $5 on people with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. These numbers are set to
soar as the baby boomers continue to enter the age of greatest risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Unless something is done to change the course of the disease, there could be as many as 16 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s in 2050, at a cost of $1.2 trillion (in current dollars) to the nation. Lack of Understanding of the Disease Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, yet it is still widely misunderstood and underreported. Nearly a quarter (24%) of both men and women agree with the mistaken belief that Alzheimer’s must run in their family for them to be at risk. When looking at certain ethnic groups, these numbers were even higher. A third of Latinos (33%) and almost half of Asians (45%) agreed with that incorrect statement. Realizing the impact Alzheimer’s has on women – and the impact women can have when they work together – the Alzheimer’s Association is launching a national initiative this spring highlighting the power of women in the fight against this disease. To join the movement visit www.alz.org/mybrain.
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According to the Alzheimer's Association 2014 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report, a woman’s estimated lifetime risk of developing Alzheimer’s at age 65 is 1 in 6, compared with nearly 1 in 11 for a man. As real a concern as breast cancer is to women's health, women in their 60s are about twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s over the rest of their lives as they are to develop breast cancer. Women are at the epicenter of the Alzheimer’s crisis. Almost two-thirds of American seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease are women. An estimated 3.2 million women aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s. Adding to women’s Alzheimer’s burden, there are 2.5 times as many women as men providing intensive “on-duty� care 24 hours for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease. Among caregivers who feel isolated, women are much more likely than men to link isolation with feeling depressed (17% of women vs. 2% of men). The strain of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s is also felt in the workplace. Among caregivers who have been employed while they
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Standards Link: Social Science: Students recognize individual civic responsibility to protect the resources in our environment.
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Look through the newspaper for 10 or more words that describe electricity and/or what electricity does. Words like “power,� “run,� “on,� “off,� etc. Write a poem or paragraph about electricity with your words. Standards Link: Writing: Students create poems or prose addressing a topic with supporting details.
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East Elementary School Third nine-week awards April 11 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade awards Kiwanis Terrific Kids: Sydney King, Gabriel Cordle, Abby Sewell, Curtis Hall, Melissa Brooks, Elijah Campbell, Kylie Hemphill, Ella Kue, Madison Buchanan, Gabriel Ramsey, Kellie McCurry, Jammie Quick, Elise Smith, Jessica Cox, Tyler Clack, Katherine Knight, Layson Breakfield, Kelsey Goode. Principal’s Pal Award (homework award) 2nd graders: Brenda Arrayo-Perez, Cameron Bell, Brittany Blanton, Gabriel Cordle, Adam Harrelson, Chloe Hudson, Jayden Jackson, Sydney King, Kassiah Patterson, Stephen Springer, Mason Weaver, Kaitlin Wilson, Robert Kendrick, Kaylee Belew, Brooke Blanton, David Creighton, Paxton Davis, Jaydyn Dickson, Reagan Gaddy, Curtis Hall, C. J. Houser, Nathan Howell, Dezirae Jenkins, Brianna Johns, Tony Latham, Victoria Lovell, James Petrilli, Abby Sewell, Curtis Simpson, Tamia Smith, Melissa Brooks, Elijah Campbell, Trinity Fields, Ke’Azha Hartgrove, Destini Holland, Preston Lattimore, Hailey Lawson, Jacob Nicholson, Caden Pierce, Riley Powers,
Austin Putnam, Arielle Ritch, Carter Simpson. 3rd graders: Daquan Adams, Nevaeh Belcher, Ja’Vion Burris, Jordan Ellis, Brianna Harrelson, Kylie Hemphill, Sarah Hudson, Cole Irby, Kyle Jackson, Jailen Moore, Tyler Myers, Erik Solis, Hannah Stone, Jordan Love, Ella Kue, Macy Barnes, Madison Buchanan, Jeremiah Ellis, Blake Lovell, William Nail, Gage Noblett, Karlie Postell, Gabriel Ramsey, Makylah Reid, Vanyah Roberts, Ashlynn Ilges, Cameron Walker, Jada Serrano, Sam Black, Nevaeh Boyd, Colin Degree, Jacob Hamrick, Caleb Holland, Abigail Latham, Michael Lubas, Kellie McCurry, Patience McDaniel, Stetson McDaniel, Towobola Popoola, Jammie Quick, Payton Whitley, Alyee Wilson. 4th graders: Jacob Allison, Jessica Cox, Sam Butler, Katherine Rayfield, Andrea Melton, Josh O’Dell, Cody Packer, Seth Wood, Kole Short, Elise Smith, Jada Goode, Baylee Briggs, Tristin Hicklin, K J Smith, Mackenzie Wright, Chris Barnette, DaShaunn Black, Kalin Brooks, Melanie Buchanan, Maria
Cavazos, Savion Chisholm, Tyler Clack, Dre Hill, Natalie Hord, Katherine Knight, Cadyn Martin, Darrien Martin, Annie Merritt, Mark Petrilli, Jordyn Sanders, Layson Breakfield, Ja’nice Brown, Seth Campbell, Marah Cook, Michael Criswell, Kelsey Goode, D J King, Ashton Miller, Isaac Reid, Brittney Sanders, Mackenzie Smith, Matthew Springer, Emily Stone, Taylor Watson. Perfect Attendance 2nd graders: Curtis Simpson, Victoria Lovell, Curtis Hall, Reagan Gaddy, Gabriel Cordle, Carter Simpson, Preston Lattimore, Jacob Nicholson, Melissa Brooks, Elijah Campbell. 3rd graders: CoRey Simpson, Ella Kue, Daquan Adams, Makylah Reid, Vanyah Roberts, Karlie Postell, Blake Lovell, Caharie Johnson, Payton Whitley, Jammie Quick, Jacob Hamrick, Samuel Black. 4th graders: Lona Sewell, Tristin Hicklin, Joshua O’Dell, Baylee Briggs, Jada Goode, Cody Packer, Katherine Rayfield, Jordyn Sanders, Annie Merritt, Kalin Brooks, Dashaunn Black, Natalie Hord, Mackenzie Smith, Marah Cook, Taylor Watson.
A Honor Roll 2nd graders: Mason Weaver, Brooke Blanton, Jaydyn Dickson, Reagan Gaddy, Curtis Hall, C. J. Houser, Nathan Howell, Tony Latham, Victoria Lovell, James Petrilli, Melissa Brooks, Trinity Fields, Arielle Ritch. 3rd graders: Ella Kue, Makylah Reid, Blake Lovell, Karlie Postell, Jacob Hamrick, Michael Lubas. 4th graders: Baylee Briggs, Kalin Brooks, Mark Petrilli, Taylor Watson. AB Honor Roll 2nd graders: Cameron Bell, Brittany Blanton, Gabriel Cordle, Sydney King, Stephen Springer, Kaylee Belew, David Creighton, Paxton Davis, Curtis Simpson, Tamia Smith, Elijah Campbell, Colin Mates. 3rd graders: Jordan Ellis, Sarah Hudson, Cole Irby, CoRey Simpson, Jeremiah Ellis, Samuel Lattimore, Gage Noblett, Vanyah Roberts, Sam Black, Nevaeh Boyd, Caleb Holland, Stetson McDaniel, Payton Whitley. 4th graders: Sam Butler, Jada Goode, Elise Smith, Katherine Knight, Cadyn Martin, Jordyn Sanders.
Science Award- Kaitlan Wilson, Paxton Davis, Colin Mates, Kyle Jackson, Cameron Walker, Towobola Popoola, Lona Sewell, Melanie Buchanan, Michael Criswell. Math Award- C. J. Houser, Destini Holland, Cole Irby, Makylah Reid, Jacob Hamrick, Seth Wood, Cadyn Martin, Taylor Watson. Social Studies AwardKassiah Patterson, Brianna Johns, Jayden Rowland, Javion Burris, Karlie Postell, Sam Black, Katherine Rayfield, Dre’ Hill, Emily Stone. Reading Award- Gabriel Cordle, Victoria Lovell, Arielle Ritch, Ella Kue, Blake Lovell, Michael Lubas, Tristin Hicklin, Maria Cavazos, Marah Cook. Handwriting AwardChloe Hudson, Curtis Simpson, Trinity Fields, Brianna Harrelson, Jada Serrano, Nevaeh Boyd, Mackenzie Wright, Kalin Brooks, Ja’nice Brown.
Ke’Azha Hartgrove, Hannah Stone, Macy Barnes, Payton Whitley, Jada Goode, Darrien Martin, Mackenzie Smith. Music Award- Tamia Smith, David Creighton, Arielle Ritch, Preston Lattimore, Mason Weaver, Jordan Love, Daquan Adams, Madison Buchanan, Jeremiah Ellis, Towobola Popoola, Stetson McDaniel, Jada Goode, Jacob Allison, Maria Cavazos, Dre Hill, Taylor Watson, Isaac Reid. Art AwardTony Latham, Paxton Davis, Riley Powers, Jayden Rowland, Brittany Blanton, Wesley Johnson, Kylie Hemphill, Jordan Ellis, Ashlynn Ilges, Gage Noblett, Towobola Popoola, Colin Degree, Cody Packer, Baylee Briggs, Maria Cavazos, Chris Barnette, Layson Breakfield, Marah Cook. P.E. Award- Brooke Blanton, Hailey Lawson, Adam Harrelson, Ja’Vion Burris, Jeremiah Ellis, Abigail Latham, Andrea Melton, Maria Cavazos, Taylor Watson. Kindergarten and First
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EAST: third nine-weeks honor roll, April 11 From page 8B Grade awards Kiwanis Terrific Kids: Laila Degree, Zi Hughes, Thomas Phillips, Alley Powers, Lillie Bolin, Justin Curry, R J Sawyer, K’eona Teague, Michael Cleary, Deziray Gantt, Camden Cobb, Kinsley Scism. Principal Pal’s Awards: (homework) Kindergarten: Chase Abernathy, Ke’Ja BakerParker, Skylar Castera, Olivia Coplen, Lucas Davis, Laila Degree, Phylicia Eubanks, Lacie Forino, Mikey Hall, Autumn Heffran, Zi Hughes, Emarie Pressley, Alex Stevens, Madilyn Walker, Taylor Wilson, Sean McCurry, Aiden Smith, Sierra Abernethy, Abby Cody, Dominic Davis, Landyn Howell, Annabella Lamanna, Alyssa Lattimore, Lucy McDaniel, Jacob Morrow, Coley Peters, Thomas Phillips, Alley Powers, O’Ryan Seright, Anna Reese Wooten, Trinity Arwood, Kimoria London, Lillie Bolin, Kinsley Byrd, Phoenix Calhoun, Justin Curry, Jordayn Gantt, Nathan Jackson, Gabriel Lubas, Alona Noblett, Trayton Teal, Conner Black, Alyssa Mathis. First Graders: Kevin Cardenas, David Creighton, Abby Hord, Saniyah London, Hunter Martin, Hayden Mills, Carter Pressley, Tristian Pressley, Taylor Roper, Tyler Russell, Nathan Simpson, Kendall Stone, K’eona Teague, Isaiah Wood, Kristen Simonds, Eric Belcher, Teddy Brooks, Cheyenne Calhoun, Michael Cleary, Thomas Fair, Deziray Gantt, Brooke Hamrick, Hayden Lawson, Kaitlyn Odems, Lilly Mae Phillips, Kendall Rayfield, Cole Richardson, Camron McCurry, K’Layjia Perry, Daquan Bess, Charlie Black,
Nadalea Blackmon, Camden Cobb, Jabari Hoyle, Ryan McMillan, Cody Morrow, Aaron Plyler, Kinsley Scism, John Swink, Addie Wallace, Brooke Waseman, Cameron Parker, Sergio Suarez. Perfect Attendance Kindergarten: Phylicia Eubanks, Olivia Coplen, Laila Degree, Emarie Pressley, Lucas Davis, Alex Suarez, Landyn Howell, Justin Curry, Conner Black, Lillie Bolin, Alona Noblett, Brayden Harvey. First Graders: Tyler Russell, Tristian Pressley, Kevin Cardenas, Jordan Quick, Jayden Adams, Eric Belcher, Brooke Hamrick, Cheyenne Calhoun, Cameron Parker, Sergio Suarez, Aaron Plyler, Elijah Black, Charlie Black. A Honor Roll First Graders: David Creighton Hayden Mills, Carter Pressley, Tristian Pressley Jordan Quick, Taylor Roper, Tyler Russel, Kendall Stone, Teddy Brooks, Cheyenne Calhoun, Brooke Hamrick, Charlie Black, Camden Cobb, Ryan McMillan, Aaron Plyler, Kinsely Scism, Addie Wallace, Brooke Waseman. AB Honor Roll First Graders: Kevin Cardenas, Abby Hord, Saniyah London, Hunter Martin, Nathan Simpson, K’eona Teague, Jayden Adams, Michael Cleary, Thomas Fair, Khamarr McSwain, Kaitlyn Odems, K’Layjia Perry, Lilly Mae Phillips, Kendall Rayfield, Cole Richardson, Daquan Bess, Nadalea Blackmon, Lanadia Hillman, Jabari Hoyle, Cameron Parker. Science Award- Lacie Forino, Jacob Morrow, Nathan Jackson, David Creighton, Michael Cleary,
education. The students with the top five producing blood drives will each receive a $1,000 scholarship from CBCC. Since 2009, CBCC has awarded over $129,500 in scholarships and grants. To be eligible for the scholarship, participating students must hold the blood drive between June 1 and September 30, 2014; choose a location, recruit donors; and collect a minimum of 25 pints of blood. Each student will be paired up with a
Math Award- Alex Stevens, Annabella Lamanna, Natalie Brown, Taylor Roper, Dylan Walker, Charlie Black. Social Studies AwardSean McCurry, Anna Reese Wooten, Trayton Teal, Hunter Martin, Camron McCurry, Keaton Hedgpeth, Daquan Bess. Reading Award- Madilyn Walker, Abby Cody, Caleb Smith, Tristian Pressley, Gavin Cutler, Addie Wallace. Handwriting AwardAiden Smith, Dominic Davis, Brayden Harvey, Klay Short, Camden Cobb, Eric Belcher. Phonics Award- Taylor Wilson, Alyssa Lattimore, Jordayn Gantt, Saniyah London, Jayden Adams, Brooke Waseman. Spelling Award- Phylicia Eubanks, Conner Black, Kristen Simonds, K’Layjia Perry, Cameron Parker. Music Award- Kinsley Byrd, Omari Wilson, Phylicia Eubanks, Sean McCurry, Landyn Howell, Coley Peters, Taylor Roper, Klay Short, Kaitlyn Odems, Teddy Brooks, Brooke Hamrick, Cody Morrow. Art Award- Laila Degree, Zi Hughes, Kimoria London, Alex Suarez, Natalie Brown, Justin Curry, Kristen Simonds, Isaiah Wood, Khamarr McSwain, Brooke Hamrick, Cydnie McCurry, Elijah Black. PE Award- Lucas Davis, Alex Suarez, Kinsley Byrd, Isaiah Wood, Brooke Hamrick, Sergio Suarez.
CBCC representative who will provide assistance with planning the blood drive. The CBCC scholarship donation must be directly transferred to the college, university or other learning establishment of each winner’s choice. For more information or to register for the “Students Saving Summer Scholarship” program, contact Kim Jones at 704-972-47 27 or at KLJones@cbcc.us.
Dover Foundation Scholarships awarded to four KMHS Seniors Four Kings Mountain High School seniors have won Dover Foundation Scholarships of $7,000 each. They are: Will Cameron Boyles, $7,000 scholarship to Wake Forest University; Rebekah Frances Bridges, $7,000 scholarship to Gardner-Webb University; Madeline Marie Skeith, $7,000 scholarship to the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and Austin Paul Toney, $7,000 scholarship to Gardner-Webb University. The Dover Foundation awarded $100,000 in scholarships to 12 seniors from the county’s four high schools. Ten of the students received $7,000 scholarships and two of the students received $15,000 scholar-
Elite Spring training begins April 28 KM Elite Spring Training will begin on April 28 at East Elementary School. The 3-week training session will focus on age appropriate strength, conditioning, and speed drills. The cost is $20. Parents can also begin registering their child for Fall Football and Cheer. The cost for football is $65 and Cheer $50. Limited spots are available. For more information, contact Maurice Tate 704-4603433, Brandy Tate 704-678-2165, Marcus Bell 704-9743126, or James Brown 704-466-2709.
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Sixth annual Students Saving Summer Scholarship program kicks off June 1 With spring here and summer around the corner, the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas is recruiting students to help kick off its 6th annual “Students Saving Summer Scholarship” program June 1. High school and college students who organize and host a successful blood drive with CBCC between June and September have the chance to earn scholarship money for their secondary
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ships. The Dover awards to top scholars include a total of $50,000 to students going to Gardner-Webb University and $50,000 to students going to other universities in the state.
To the Editor: By watching the daily news one can clearly see that America is getting farther away from God and still headed straight towards God's judgment and ultimate destruction. Too many in America have said “there is no God.” One of the many reasons Americans have reached such a low point of unbelief is because they were brought up in school systems which teaches man's false idea that every living being started from a single cell and evolved into millions, or even billions, of species including humans. Some have theorized humans evolved from ape like beings. But how a person, who is composed of 200 or 300 trillion highly specialized interrelated cells can believe that it all started from a single cell should be beyond belief. Actually, the single cell theory of evolution only proves Man's folly. First, Man totally dismissed God's legitimate claims that he, God, created Heaven and Earth and everything in them including the fist man, Adam. Second, Man refused to believe the documented biblical history of God dealing with mankind on Earth, where God again and again, demonstrated and proved his awesome supernatural powers. Among these demonstrations of power
were turning the rivers and waters in Egypt into blood, parting the Red Sea while millions of Israelites crossed on dry ground, and then drowning the very large pursuing Egyptian Army. After that God proved himself again and again by providing food and water for 40 years while His chosen people wandered in the desert. In the Word of God, the Holy Bible, God showed his chosen people that he had complete control over Earth and the Heavens because he wanted them to be witnesses to the rest of the world. He wanted the people of the world to believe in Him so they would not perish. The world would be a much better place if people believed in the Living God and followed his just commandments. We would love each other like the brothers and sisters that we are, because we are all His children. God gets no pleasure in his children going to hell. It is a great tragedy that so many in America are rejecting God and his Son, Jesus Christ, who died for our sins, on the cross. Accepting Jesus and his sacrifice is a must to go to Heaven. America must return to God.
Living in Multicultural America by GLENN MOLLETTE I was eating lunch with a high school friend recently at an Atlanta airport restaurant. He has worked in customs for eight years. He noted, “Everyone working in this restaurant is from someplace else.” We were intrigued and started asking those in the busy restaurant their country of origin. Everyone we asked, and there were several, that moved to the United States in the last six years. Many people could never imagine America changing as much as we have. Freedom allows for change, diversity, new ideas and people with completely different backgrounds. Freedom doesn't mean that we have to believe what others believe but it does mean we have to respect the liberty of those who believe it. America is rapidly changing in her appearance. The white race is becoming the minority. African Americas, Hispanics and Latinos will eventually number in the majority. While Christians are still in the majority fewer and fewer people go to church. Christianity is on the verge of being drowned out by other religious movements because they see America as their mission field. Hindu, Islam, Buddhism and any other religion that has funds to survive in America are permeating our nation. They are changing the landscape of what once was mostly comprised of Catholics and Protestants.
In the center of our changing country we have to remember one relevant fact. This is still the United States of America. We love our freedom. We love our country. We respect the rights of all our citizens to live and work peacefully in our country to make this their home and a good place. I do not expect every American to look like me, talk like me, think like me or act like me. How boring would it be if we were all the same? We are all different. As other nations flood our country the change is only going to accelerate. I've had the joyous privilege of working with many different people from different countries. I have wonderful friends who are black, white, rich and poor. They are from throughout the United Stat es, and around the world. I would be sad to think that my life relationships would be limited to must a certain cultural group or segment of our population. America will continue to grow more beautiful and stronger as people come legally and we embrace those who love our country and its opportunities. Those who come to our country must come legally and abide by the same laws every citizen abides by. As we work together we c an continue to be the best place in the world. (Glenn Mollette is an American columnist, author of American Issues and nine other books. Contact him at gmollette@aol.com)
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News from D.C. A s C o n gress takes a t w o Congressman week rePatrick McHenry cess in observance of Easter, I was able to come back to North Carolina for constituent visits across the District. My first stop was in Asheville
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for Highland Brewing Company’s 20th anniversary celebration. Highland Brewing was Asheville’s first and only brewery when Oscar Wong opened it in the basement of Barley’s Taproom in 1994 but has since grown tremendously and is now the 6th largest in the Southern United States. I started Monday by tour-
ing the Kings Mountain distillery of Southern Artisan Spirits. I was led on a tour of the facility by the Mauney brothers who, along with their parents, started SAS. They walked me through the process that goes into making their award-winning Cardinal Gin. See McHENRY, 11B
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Recipe: Fresh eggs and spinach By MARGOT PLONK One of the symbols of the Easter season is the egg. While Easter is a religious holiday, some of its customs, such as Easter eggs, are likely linked to pagan traditions. The egg, an ancient symbol of new life, has been associated with pagan festivals celebrating spring. From a Christian perspective, Easter eggs are said to represent Jesus' emergence from the tomb and Resurrection. Decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition that dates back to at least the 13th century, according to some sources. One explanation for this custom is that eggs were formerly a forbidden food during the Lenten season, so people would paint and decorate them to mark the end of the period of penance and fasting, and then eat them on Easter as a celebration. Easter egg hunts and egg rolling are two popular eggrelated traditions. In the U.S., the White House Easter Egg Roll, a race in which children push decorated, hard-boiled eggs across the White House lawn, is an annual event held the Monday after Easter. Locally, children enjoyed this custom at The Inn of the Patriots in Grover, NC at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 21. The event at the President’s Museum in Grover is held in synchronization with the White House event. The grand prize is a $100 bill inside a plastic egg. One can find pasture raised chicken eggs at the
Foothills Farmers Market on Saturday morning for all of your egg needs. Organicraised chickens produce eggs with superior taste and higher levels of antioxidants. This past Saturday, Dellinger Family Farms did a brisk business selling fresh eggs along with their pasture-raised chicken and lamb. Below, one of my favorite egg recipes, the good old frittata – one pan which equals less clean up time. This recipe uses two items you can find at the Foothills Farmers Market this time of year- fresh eggs and spinach. Fresh eggs and spinach by Margot Plonk Satellite Manager Farmers Market COOK TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes INGREDIENTS 8 eggs ½ cup whole milk ½ lb. fresh spinach, rinsed, dried and torn into roughly 1-inch pieces 8 slices bacon ½ large onion, peeled and diced 1 cup grated cheddar cheese Kosher salt, to taste PREPARATION Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Cook the bacon in a cast iron skillet over mediumlow heat. When bacon is crispy, remove it from the pan, drain on paper towels and set aside. When it's cool, roughly chop it into 1/4-inch
pieces or just crumble it up. Reserve about 2 Tbsp.of bacon fat, then add the diced onion and sautÊ for 2-3 minutes or until it's slightly translucent. Turn off the heat under the pan, then add the spinach pieces and stir with a wooden spoon for a minute until the leaves are fully wilted. In a large glass mixing bowl, thoroughly beat the eggs until nice and frothy. Add the milk and stir until combined. Season to taste with Kosher salt. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet, and sprinkle the bacon pieces as well. Give everything a stir to distribute the ingredients evenly. This is the last time you’re going to stir. Turn the heat under the skillet back on to about medium and cook for about 5 minutes or until the egg begins to set. No stirring. Add the grated cheese, sprinkling it evenly across the top and then transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake 1015 minutes or until the eggs are fully cooked. Makes 4 wedge-shaped portions of frittata. NOTE: If you don't have an oven-safe skillet, you can pour the egg mixture into a baking dish and add the cooked onions, spinach and bacon as well as the grated cheese. And just bake the frittata in that dish. If you do it this way, add 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time and check to make sure the egg is fully cooked before serving.
McHenry: News from D.C. From page 9B On Tuesday, I visited Mrs. Deaver’s Chorus class at Spindale Elementary School in Rutherford County, the 21st Century Oncology Center in Forest City, Rutherford Regional Medical Center, and on Wednesday I spoke at a Duke Energy grant presentation at Asheville/Buncombe Technical Community College. Also on Wednesday I held a roundtable meeting of local Millennia’s, the generation born in the 1980s and 1990s and the hardest hit by our nation’s economic downturn as the weak market left many of them unemployed and underemployed. Thursday I was in Polk County to tour the campus of Isothermal Community College, visited the Tryon Rotary Club and Carolina Yarn Processors. During my tour of the 10th District I also visited two charter schools: Pinnacle Classical Academy in Shelby and Evergreen Community Charter School in Asheville. The Department of Transportation renamed a portion of US 74 through Cleveland and Rutherford Counties in honor of my good friend and mentor, Senator Debbie Clary who served in both the House and Senate in North Carolina and represented portions of the 10th District in Cleveland, Gaston, Polk and Rutherford Counties. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend but a tape from that presentation along with pictures of my tour is included on my website: patrick.mchenry@mail.hous e.gov. Over the last weeks I joined my colleagues in passing a number of measures to help rein in our outof-control federal government. From banning IRS targeting based on political beliefs, to enhancing transparency within federal agencies to requiring costbenefit analysis of new federal regulations, the bills passed this week require the
federal government to have greater accountability to American taxpayers. Another bill passed this week was H. R. 3193, the Consumer Financial Freedom and Washington Accountability Act. This bill would begin to bring transparency and accountability to, what I believe is perhaps the most powerful agency in government, the CFPB. On Wednesday, my Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee heard testimony about illegal lobbying and obstruction conducted by political appointees at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The testimony was based on a report from HUD's Inspector General. The report unveiled illegal lobbying at HUD and reports that political appointees at HUD tried to obstruct the Inspector General's investigation once it began and clearly unacceptable. Inspectors General are nonpartisan and play a vital role ensuring executive agencies act within the law. Discrimination and retaliation are unacceptable under any circumstances and are especially disturbing when occurring within our federal government. Over the past weeks, my Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee has heard from numerous current and former employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau claiming both to be rampant within the agency. One employee, Angela Martin, came forward to share her deeply troubling story of being discriminated against by agency leaders and then facing retaliation after she complained about her treatment. I commend her for coming forward and blowing the whistle on this horrendous treatment. I am committed to ensuring those responsible will be held accountable that never again will a federal employee be treated with such disrespect. Data Security addressed Over the past year, data security breaches at Visa, Target, and major universities have exposed the personal financial information
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of millions of Americans to hackers and other bad actors. Considering how many Americans are banking and making purchases online, these data breaches raise significant concerns about how secure our personal information actually is when we submit it online. This week I participated in a hearing of the Financial Institutions Subcommittee of the Financial Services Committee that focused on what can be done to ensure the safety of American’s personal information online. Testifying were officials of the U. S. Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security. Another Obama care Delay The Obama administration has announced another unilateral change to the Affordable Care Act. The new changes impact parts of the law that were publicly unpopular. President Obama has now unilaterally altered or delayed parts of the Affordable Care act over 20 times since it went into effect October 1. All the while the President continues to sell the law as being a positive change that the majority of Americans support. His 20- plus executive actions are evidence this is obviously not the case. Members of the House remain committed to helping Americans negatively impacted by this train wreck in any way we can.This week these efforts continued as the House passed H. R. 4118, the Simple Fairness Act. This law would eliminate for one year the individual mandate tax penalty. Labor unions and big business have already been afforded breaks from Obamacare’s tax penalties for as much as two years; the House Representatives want President Obama to give the American people these same breaks. This week the House passed H. R. 2575, the Save American Workers Act, which I co-sponsored. This legislation will redefine full time employment as 40 hours, as it has been for
years. One of the most troubling and misguided policies within Obama care was the adoption of 30 hours as the definition of full time work u under the law. This has led to reduced hours, lower wages and fewer opportunities for thousands of Ameri-
cans. It is imperative that the Senate act immediately on this common sense bill helping America’s middle class. Welcoming Visitors from the 10th district The spring is an exciting time in Washington as numerous 10th District resi-
dents visit the city and stop by my office. The Arthritis Foundation from Asheville, the N. C. Nurse Practitioners from Asheville and representatives of the American Legion among those in town speaking to legislators.
Moore news from Raleigh The past few weeks at t h e North Carolina General Assembly have Representative Tim Moore b e e n quite busy. Although the General Assembly is in the interim, I still make my way to the capital at least a day or two each week. I attended a Joint Legislative Elections Oversight Committee in which very concerning information was released by the North Carolina State Board of Elections regarding voter fraud and error. The Board indicated the subsequent initial findings: 765 voters with an exact match of first and last name, DOB and last four digits of SSN were registered in N.C. and another state and voted in N.C. and the other state in the 2012 general election. 35,750 voters with the same first and last name and DOB were registered in N.C. and another state and voted in both states in the 2012 general election. 155,692 voters with the same first and last name, DOB and last four digits of SSN were registered in N.C. and another state – and the latest date of registration or voter activity did not take place within N.C. These findings only take into account data from the 28 states who participated in the 2014 Interstate Cross-
check, leaving out potential voter error and fraud in the 22 states that do not participate in the consortium. It is troubling to note that many of the states that do not participate in the consortium are some of the largest and most populous in our nation, including, but not limited to: California, Texas, New York, New Mexico, and Florida. Additionally, during an audit of death records from the Department of Health and Human Services, the Board discovered: 50,000 new death records that had not previously been provided to the State Board of Elections. 13,416 deceased voters on the voter rolls in October 2013. 81 deceased voters that had voter activity after they died. During the committee meeting I said, "I think the big bombshell today is that you have documented voter fraud that has occurred. We have over 36,000 people who apparently voted in this state illegally.� The findings were made possible by a new election reform law passed by the General Assembly last year, which called on the Board to improve the accuracy of voter registration lists and combat potential fraud by cross checking information on voting records with those of other states. Although the information that was presented is troubling, it provides concrete evidence that voter fraud
and error is undoubtedly present in our elections process. It is reassuring to know that the recently passed Voter Identification Voter Act is already making progress towards ensuring the integrity and sanctity of North Carolina elections. The facts given by the NC State Board of Elections illustrates the fact that if you do not look for something, you certainly will not find it. The best way to expose voter fraud is to bring light to it. While I was in Raleigh recently I had the pleasure of administering tours and speaking to a few 6th grade classes from Shelby Intermediate School on the House floor. I have also had the pleasure to congratulateEagle Scout Matt Lattimore on his accomplishments. Congratulations also to Rev. Roger Woodard, senior pastor of Family Worship Center, on appointment by the Governor to the North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board and Dr. Jonathan Brownlee. Chairman and director of Safe Kids Cleveland County, on his appointment to the North Carolina Child Care Commission. Thank you for the honor and privilege to serve as your Representative. You can reach me at my Raleigh number, 919-733-4838 or email me or my Legislative Assistant Nancy at tim.moore@nclg.net or Moorela@ncleg.net.
EYL participants, Zeta Mu Omega Chapter members and family members stand behind a newly planted pecan tree and annual flowers on the campus of Rosewood Assisted Living Facility on N. Marietta Street in Gastonia.
Emerging Young Leaders clean up for Earth Day As an annual Earth Day event, the Emerging Young Leaders of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Zeta Mu Omega Chapter, facilitated campus beautification projects at Rosewood Assisted Living Facility by picking up litter and debris, planting/caring for annual perennial flowers/bushes and playing “Games with Grandparents.'' This year, in addition to these activities, the group also planted a pecan tree on the grounds. “Emerging Young Leaders� is the signature program of the Global Leadership
Through Timeless Service initiative of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA). EYL is designed to impact the lives of girls in grades six through eighth by providing activities in four “AKAdemies,� leadership development, civic engagement, enhanced academic preparation and character building. This is the fourth year of the program for Gaston and Cleveland County youth. Zeta Mu Omega Chapter is led by President Erica J. Brown. Premier Federal Credit Union is seeking the right individual to join our organization as a Member Services Representative.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS: • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment • A proven record of successful sales skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • A desire to provide outstanding service and support to members and coworkers • Prior credit union experience a plus Identify opportunities for additional lending products and services. Meet or exceed credit life/disability, GAP and warranty goals as set by the Vice President of Lending. Provide complete loan applications to underwriting and identify additional loan opportunities from the member’s credit report if applicable. Process, close and disburse approved loan requests. Open new accounts and service existing accounts. Provide general and specific service related information concerning credit union products, services and member accounts. Maintain registry with National Mortgage Licensing System on annual basis. Qualified candidates must complete an on-line application and resume on our website under Career Opportunities: www.premierfcu.org. Resumes will not be accepted at the local branch.
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Season of Snif Sniffles nifffles fl a and d Sneezing S i About 50 million Americans have some type of aller allergy. gy. In many cases, these aller allergies gies first appear during childhood, but not always. “Even if you do not allergies have aller gies as a child, you can develop them later in childhood or even as an adult,” says Brown, PA-C, A-C, of Shelby LaDonna Br own, P A Family Practice-Boiling Springs, part Carolinas HealthCare e System. of Car olinas HealthCar SEASONAL ALLERGY CULPRITS Sometimes called “hay fever” or seasonal aller allergic gic rhinitis, seasonal allergies aller gies occur during certain times of the year when outdoor molds rrelease elease their spores, spores, and trees, tr ees, grasses and weeds rrelease elease tiny pollen particles into the air to fertilize other plants.
The immune systems of people who are allergic spores gic to mold spor es or are aller pollen tr treat eat these particles (called allergens) elease allergens) as invaders and rrelease chemicals, including histamine, into the bloodstr bloodstream eam to defend It’s elease against them. It’ ’s the rrelease of these chemicals that causes allergy aller gy symptoms, which include sneezing, runny nose, nasal itchy,, watery eyes. congestion and itchy “Here area, “Her e in the Kings Mountain ar ea, tree from tr ee pollination is fr om February
through May, thr ough May y, grass pollen from runs fr om May through thr ough June, and weed from pollen is fr om LaDonna Brown, PA-C A through August thr ough Shelby Family PracticeBoiling Springs October.. So, October people with allergies are these aller gies ar e likely to have increased incr eased symptoms at those Brown. times,” says Br own. ALLERGIES AND FOOD Doctors ar are e diagnosing mor more e and mor more e people with food aller allergies. gies. Childr Children en with food allergies outgrow aller gies often outgr ow them, but not always. A lot depends on allergic which foods the child is aller gic are to, as some foods ar e easier to outgrow than others. For example, outgrow most kids who are are allergic allergic to milk, eggs, wheat or soy outgrow outgrow allergies by the time they’re their allergies they’re five. But only about 20 percent percent of people with peanut allergy allergy and about 10 percent percent of kids with tree nut allergy tree allergy outgrow outgrow those. allergies Fish and shellfish aller gies usually develop later in life, and people are outgrow are unlikely to outgr ow them.
An allergic allergic reaction reaction to food can affect gastrointestinal af fffect the skin, ski the gastrointestinal tract, the rrespiratory espiratory tract, and,
in the most serious cases, the cardiovascular car diovascular system. Reactions from severe, can range fr om mild to sever e, including the potentially life-threatening life-thr eatening condition known as anaphylaxis. Signs of anaphylaxis difficulty naphylaxis include dif fficulty f breathing; drop br eathing; a dr op in blood pressure pr essure (in which case, the person looks pale, has a weak pulse, shows confusion or loses consciousness); a rash or swollen gastrointestinal lips; or gastr ointestinal symptoms, such as vomiting, diarrhea or cramping. If you suspect anaphylaxis, get immediate medical attention.
“Creating “Creating comprehensive comprehensive allergy allergy management plans allergic gic triggers, that identify aller effective determine the most ost ef ffective f treatments prevent allergic tr eatments and pr event aller gic rreactions eactions is rreally eally the goal,” Brown. says Br own. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Talk T a alk to a doctor docto if you or your loved one is experiencing aller gy-related symptoms. allergy-related
To T o make an appointment a with your primary care care provider, pr oviderr, call 704-512-5199.
Pr Prediabetes ediabetes W Wake-Up ake-Up Call
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