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Council news Relay for Life is all night Friday ELIZABETH STEWART
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$9M bid approved Bids for the new 36-inch water transmission line to run from Moss Lake to the city were approved Tuesday night by Kings Mountain City Council with a notice of tentative award to State Utility Contractors for $8,141,432.50 and a $880,016.00 award to Sanders Utility Construction for a total of over 9 million dollars. The bids were let in April and the awards must be approved by North Carolina Department Environmental and Natural Resources (NCDENR). Thirty firms bid in three divisions of the major project.
- Adopted the NCDOT/ Kings Mountain Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan after a public hearing, the plan described as a DNA of how the city grows and outlines needed pedestrian improvements in the city with more than 150 improvements projects included as far as Ingles in West Kings Mountain. Some of the improvements targeted in the study are new sidewalks, crosswalks, lighting and changes to roadways and railroad crossings. The bicycle plan was adopted in 2011. Planning Director Steve Killian said that 80% of the cost of the pedestrian plan was funded by the North Carolina Department
In other business, Council: See WATERLINE BID, 7A
Rezoning request denied “Not in my back yard,’’ property owners told city council last Tuesday on Carl Logan’s request for rezoning of property on Latham Drive for a proposed 72-unit apartment complex, charging during a standing-room-only crowd that they were misled by the developer that The Lofts would be built with low-income tax credits. By 5-1 vote city council denied the request for conditional zoning and killed plans of The Lofts at Kings Mountain LLC for an apartment complex which Marvin Wilroth, Senior Developer for the Ohiobased Miller-Valentine Group, said was a $10 million investment. Wilroth said the MillerValentine Group, founded in
1963, is one of the largest affordable housing developers in the United States. Architect Mark Fishero of Charlotte, Rep. Tim Moore, attorney representing the developers, and Gina Collias, attorney representing Logan, spoke in favor of the project, all quoting market studies that Kings Mountain has a vacancy rate of zero percent and multifamily housing is much needed in the area. By Council’s vote, with Howard Shipp voting ‘no’ and Rick Moore (father of Tim Moore excused by 5-1 vote with Curtis Pressley in opposition) the board overturned in a 5-1 vote a decision of its planning board, which had originally voted See REZONING, 7A
Casino opponents urge council to rescind support Casino opponents packed City Hall last Tuesday night and their message to city council was: rescind your letter of support to the Catawba Indian Nation for a casino. The seven city council members made no comment after five representatives of the Kings Mountain Awareness Group spoke during the citizen recognition portion of the agenda at the beginning of a city council meeting that took nearly three hours to complete.
Some 50 people in the audience in Council Chambers wore identifying name tags as members of the Kings Mountain Awareness Group. The other 20-25 in the standing room only crowd were citizens opposed to the building of “Lofts at Kings Mountain’’ in the KM Boulevard area of the city. Council killed the apartment complex proposal by 5-1 vote, denying the property owner’s request for rezoning. Rev. Scott Whitney, pastor of East Gold Street Wesleyan Church, Rev. Reg Alexander, Cynthia and Adam Forcade, and Beauford Burton all shared their views and data research See CASINO, 3A
Organizers and survivors are putting the finishing touches on Friday’s Relay for Life all-night fundraising event, which last year raised more than $10,000 in just one 24-hour period. The 16th annual cancer awareness and fundraiser at the Kings Mountain walking track will feature live music, trivia, karaoke, fireworks, a luminaria display and plenty of good food and fun games. Relay for Life starts at 6 p.m. with a Survivors Lap kicking off the evening’s main events. A team representing Boyce Memo-
rial ARP Church joined dozens of teams this year who have used so much of their free
time to raise money. The ARP church team, whose theme is “Fishing for a Cure,� has raised funds through a silent auction, an April bake sale and by soliciting donations for Relay for Life luminarias, which will be on display Friday night. They’ve raised more than $1,400 so far. Come Friday night, they’ll be raising more money through the sale of Chex Party Mix, Gummi Worms and custom-made “Fishing for a Cure� Tshirts. “We’ve had a lot of cancer survivors in our church,� ARP team member Tammy Gelot said, adding that she See RELAY, 10A
Crews near end of waterline work DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
Downtown neighborhoods have been a little noisy this winter and spring. Not to mention the busted sidewalks and muddy, temporarily closed streets that have dotted some of the city’s main arteries. But workers are getting close to the finish line of a $5.2 million waterline rehabilitation project that affects pipes from Battleground Ave. to Phifer Rd., and engineers say they expect to finish the project by mid-July. Monroe-based State Utilities’s workers used heavy equipment Monday to pierce huge sections of pavement and concrete to find a water line at the intersection of Gold St. and Battleground. Part of the infrastructure project includes installing See WATERLINE, 7A
A crew of workers from State Utilities uses a track-hoe and shovels to try to locate a buried waterline Monday at the corner of Gold and Battleground streets. The city is installing shutoff valves along several miles of waterline in the downtown area and looks to finish the $5.2 million project by mid-summer. Photo by DAVE BLANTON
Town gears up for 15th annual triathlon Kings Mountain will play hosts to hundreds of elite athletes on Saturday, May 17, as the 15th annual Over the Mountain Triathlon is held on Moss Lake and roads stretching through Cleveland County and parts of South Carolina. The big race is part of the North Carolina Triathlon Series and sanctioned by the USA Triathlon. The International/Olympic length competition will feature some of North Carolinas’ top triathletes as well as regional race teams, this year including Team JJF, a triathlon team that raises monies for the Jimmie Johnson Foundation. NASCAR Champion Johnson is scheduled to race in the Over the Mountain Triathlon this year. Celebrating its 15th year, the race will follow a familiar route, a 1 mile open water swim across Moss Lake, a 30 mile bike ride (through four counties, three area
parks and two states) and finish with the recently redesigned 10K run through the West Side Historic District of Kings Mountain. The race has received many accolades from the triathletes including being voted best bike portion in the 16 race series in the NCTS and the best triathlon overall in the Charlotte Metro area. “It amazes me with all the changes in people’s attitude toward a healthy lifestyle and the increased awareness about the sport that has happened over the last 15 years of producing this race,� said Ellis Noell, Kings Mountain’s Event Director. “Fifteen years ago, many of our residents were uncertain what a triathlon was about. Now we have teams originating here in our hometown and other communities throughout the Cleveland County. And, we continue to draw competitors from around the U.S.
and around the world,� added Noell. The Dover Foundation YMCA has partnered with
the race by providing a 10week session on triathlon swim training for individuals See TRIATHLON, 7A
A pair of athletes race to the finish at the 2013 OTM Photo City of KM Triathlon.
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Market Minutes with Margot We had a “BERRY� wonderful Saturday at the Foothills Farmers’ Market- Kings Mountain! Lineberger’s Strawberries, a spring tradition in Kings Mountain, arrived at the market this past weekend! All one had to do was walk by the Lineberger’s table to appreciate the Margot Plonk sweet aroma of this beautiful red Foothills Farmers fruit! Market
Did you know? • Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring. • One cup of strawberries is only 55 calories. • Strawberries are a member of the rose family. • The flavor of a strawberry is influenced by weather, the variety and stage of ripeness when harvested. • Americans eat 3.4 pounds of fresh strawberries each year plus another 1.8 pounds frozen per capita. • Although strawberries are available in many forms— frozen, jam and jelly, and ice cream— nothing compares to the taste of a local, fresh vine ripened strawberry.
• Strawberries are delicate, requiring gentle handling to prevent bruising. With today's shipping technology, strawberries are available year round, but at a cost, and loss of flavor and nutrients. Come to the Foothills Farmers’ Market- Kings Mountain this coming Saturday and renew your love of LOCAL strawberries! To help celebrate Strawberry season, Downtown restaurants, 238 Cherokee Grill and Southern Chew, will feature local Farmers’ Market strawberry specials on their menus through the month of May. In addition, Foothills Farmers’ Market-KM will be having a “Strawberry Princessâ€? contest for the remainder of the month of May. Girls 10 years old and under can register to compete. Contestants can register on Saturday mornings at the market’s information table where they will have a picture taken, and contestant’s pictures will be displayed on boxes and market shoppers can vote by placing money in each contestant’s box. All proceeds will go to fund the Farmer Foodshare program, which supports local farmers and provides fresh produce to prepare healthy meals for needy citizens in Kings Mountain. The Strawberry princess will be crowned at the market on May 31st at 11:30 am.
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Brutko’s years of service appreciated Shirley Brutko, retiring after 16 years as Kings Mountain Director of the Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce, received accolades from city council and a standing ovation as she received a framed proclamation from the city honoring long service. “It’s wonderful to be appreciated,” said Brutko who thanked Mayor Rick Murphrey and city council for working with her on numerous projects over the years. ‘’It’s been such a blessing,” she added. “Shirley is committed in whatever she does and is a central part of our community,” said councilman Tommy Hawkins. Brutko led the Kings
Mountain Gateway/Greenway Trail project, a past president and director, and was instrumental in acquiring the Barber Log Cabin and led the fund raising and restoration project. She has served and continues to serve on a number of committees and clubs, including Rotary, Tourism Development Authority, Mountaineer Partnership, Main Street, Southern Arts Society charter member, Carolina Thread Trail, Gateway Trail, Museum board, Kings Mountain Council of Churchwomen, Tour of Homes, and Mural Commission. She is a member and past president of Brigade of Friends at Kings Mountain
National Military Park. She received the Distinguished Women’s Award for Cleveland County in 2008 and the Mayor’s Spirit of Kings Mountain Award in 2009. The mayor also presented employee recognition awards to Joy Fox, administrative assistant, 10 years; Wayne Carpenter, police corporal, five years; and Rochelle Meek, laboratory technician, a second generation city employee who earned her grade 2 biological certification on March 19. The mayor also read a proclamation for 2014 National Day of Prayer May 1 and National Police Week May 11-17.
Mayor Rick Murphrey presents Shirley (Mrs. Mal) Brutko a plaque of appreciation honoring her long service to the community on her retirement as Chamber Director in Kings Mountain. Photo by ELLIS NOELL
Fun and sun highlight Healthy Kids Day Youngsters enjoyed a friendly game of soccer at Davidson Park Saturday as part of the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day. Photo by DAVE BLANTON
report being impressed with Saturday’s turnout. “The weather is great today, and as usual we’ve had tremendous support from our community partners,” said Taffy Allen, the Kings Mountain YMCA’s Wellness Director. “YMCAs all over the country are promoting a health lifestyle and helping people making great nutrition choices.” The Y wants to help each child reach his potential this summer by strengthening the “spirit, mind, and body.” Studies have shown a child’s spirit and self-confidence is lifted when he/she feels a part of something, like belonging to a team, club, or organization and the Y seeks 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 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,” YMCA officials said in a statement.
Pottery, artwork, and jewelry will be auctioned off for the fundraiser. The “I Am Woman” opening reception Saturday from 7-9 p.m. at the Southern Arts Society at the Depot will feature a silent auction for benefit of Brian Dukes, his wife, Violet, and their baby daughter Scarlett. Dukes, a Shelby artist, was diagnosed last month with Guillain Barré syndrome and is currently recovering at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. A variety of items including paintings, gourds, pottery, and jewelry have been donated and the public is invited to attend and bid on the artsy objects for a good cause. The “I Am Woman” art exhibit will be in the galleries of the Southern Arts Society through June 20. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.4 p.m. Admission is free.
Howser House open to the public May 10 The Brigade of Friends of the Kings Mountain National Military Park announces that the Henry Howser House will be open to the public on Saturday, May 10. This 1803 stone dwelling is located in a remote area of the park and is open to the pubic only two times each year. This will be a great opportunity for the public to explore the house and appreciate Howser’s architectural talents. The stone house was built by a Revolutionary War veteran and stonemason Henry Howser. Its thick, sturdy, stonewalls convey prosperity and afflu-
CASINO: opponents urge council to rescind support
Parking is located near the entrance to the house. A shuttle service from the parking area will be provided to the house. Good walking shoes are recommended. The event is free and open to the public from 11 am to 4 pm on Saturday, May 10. In the event of inclement weather the house will not be opened. For more information about this event call 864-936-7921 or visit www.nps.gov. ence at a time when most were living in log houses. The home remained in the Howser family for several generations and was one of the more prosperous farms in the region. It is now owned by the Kings Mountain National Military Park. The Brigade of Friends will host the open house. Many of them will be dressed in
period clothing and a few vendors will be present demonstrating their wares which will be for sale. A bluegrass band will provide period music from 11 am to 1 pm. The Howser House is not handicap accessible and parking is limited. Visitors may reach the house from Rock House Road, off SC 216 (Battleground Road).
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The Perfect Gift... Crowds packed City Hall for a council meeting last week to hear discussions on rezoning and a proposed casino project. From page 1A particularly about gambling and the moral and financial cost to families. “If the casino comes, you can safely bet people will lose money gambling,” said Whitney, adding, “You are welcoming gambling to the city with open arms.” He likened the council’s decision to support the casino project to Pontius Pilate’s decision about Jesus Christ. “Church tradition says he spent the rest of his life trying to relieve his guilt by washing the blood off his hands,” said Whitney. He asked council, “Are you sure you are making the right decision by enthusiastically, emphatically and strongly supporting this casino? Jesus died for people, not the pocketbook.” Forcade, who has chaired the effort by the newly-formed KM Awareness Group, said that 90% of the revenue from a casino complex would come from gaming and asked council “Can you not do better for our community?” Mrs. Forcade shared a letter from a California woman active in “Stop Graton
Casino” and trying to close a casino in Sonoma County which opened six months ago in the small university town of Rohnert Park and immediately dubbed “one of the busiest beats” in the county by the sheriff who said the casino has attracted a “hardened criminal element from the East San Francisco Bay area.” Burton told the group that “we are not alone in our efforts and we have petitions for all to sign.” He also talked about the downsides of a casino and said to council, “I have to wonder if some of you have something personal to gain.” Alexander acknowledged the council’s success as leaders in the community while asking them if the economic development project was put before them before they had time to think. “You’ve done so much for quality of life in Kings Mountain but a successful casino in town means losers,” he said. He added, “You don’t want to be in charge of a bunch of losers, rescind your letter of support.”
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Sunny skies and green grass were the backdrop for Kings Mountain YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day on Saturday as more than 200 families came to Davidson Park to learn about being more active and eating better. Healthy Kids Day is part of a national YMCA initiative to encourage local children and families to make a healthy and active jump into the summer season. The Dover Foundation YMCA in Shelby, and the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA in Boiling Springs, also held Healthy Kids Day events. Health experts say many children become complacent and lazy over the summer as they drift away from their daily school routine. “I handled a lot of weight-loss and nutrition questions today,” said Carol Johnson, a licensed dietician-nutritionist who had an information booth at Saturday’s event. “I lot of people had questions about diabetes, too.” Johnson has worked the Dover Y Healthy Kids Day in previous years, and it was her first time at Kings Mountain’s event. “My work is mostly about prevention, which includes healthy eating and exercise,” Johnson said, adding that she’s spent years campaigning for the work dieticians do to be covered by health insurance the way doctor visits are. YMCA officials
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“You have cancer.� No one knows how to respond to that diagnosis until it happens to you. Survivors who walk the first lap in Friday’s 6 p.m. Relay for Life at the Kings Mountain Walking Track had the courage to choose to fight the insidiLib Stewart ous disease. Managing Editor Twenty-six years ago this month my brother, Gary Stewart, then Editor of the Herald, sent his sister to Kings Mountain Hospital to write a story about new mammography equipment. His sister (this writer) took the test and by the grace of God and early detection of breast cancer by a mammogram I didn’t require any chemotherapy or radiation that many survivors who will be walking with me Friday had to endure. In fact, I was told by doctors “go on back to work Lib you are fine.� However, about the time I reached the car, the nurse called me back inside the clinic. Technicians at Kings Mountain Hospital found the malignancy. That was on a Wednesday and four days later the surgery was performed at Kings Mountain Hospital. Drawing on my own experiences, I used my office as National President of the American Legion Auxiliary in 1999-2000 to travel the United States and a number of foreign countries to encourage women and men to schedule mammograms. The nearly one million members of the Auxiliary had fun with the project and were creative, fashioning chairs of all sizes and decorating them with buttons that honored people suffering from cancer. Each button represented a survivor. The money went to the Susan G. Komen Foundation/Race for the Cure for research and also to help local cancer patients with costly treatments and prostheses. Leading the group of survivors Friday night could be young Taylor Haraszkiewicz, who was diagnosed with cancer in December and received a bone marrow transplant just last month. She loves Relay for Life and has her heart set on walking the first lap. Taylor came home from the hospital Monday to recuperate and is telling the“ Win Taylor the Fight� team that she is walking. Haraszkiewicz Relay teams are promising much fun and are working hard to exceed last year’s giving to the American Cancer Society. Look for all of us Friday in the purple shirts. We will be proudly walking at the head of the line.
National Day of Prayer To the Editor, The National Day of Prayer (May 1, 2014) has been a tradition for many years around the world. A time when everyone joined with prayer at one time – thousands of voices rising up to Heaven at one time. I always thought how blessed our Lord must feel when all tongues and nations are crying out to Him together! This year Anne Graham Lotz was the National President. While getting ready for work I was listening to Dr.Graham’s radio station in Black Mountain as usual when they were talking about that prayer and how beautiful it was – I was anxious to read it! Couldn’t wait to get to work where the National Day of prayer was being held as it has been for years -one of my favorite times of the year! May lst was THE DAY this year – 2014! One of many we have been privileged to have in America and more specifically in Kings Mountain at our City Hall!! Our capable Ministerial Association is always in charge and members come to City Hall to get set up for this event having already arranged the program. This year was different from years gone by. Normally literature is received from the National Prayer Committee listing specific prayers to be prayed and an outline to be used. The purpose for which is that all over America and the World at the same time and in one accord we are lifting up specific prayers to our Lord Jesus and He would incline His Ear to us and hear our prayers. See LETTER - MITCHELL, 9A
Scholarly Opposition to “Project Schoolhouse� Casino Proposal To the Editor:
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In recent weeks, David Dear of the Cleveland County Economic Development Partnership has stated repeatedly that concerns expressed by local citizens about the proposed Catawba gambling casino “have no basis in fact.� These comments display an utter lack of respect for the citizens of Kings Mountain and Cleveland County who have taken the time and initiative to thoroughly research this issue and form an objective opinion based on solid evidence. Mr. Dear’s statements impugn the integrity of these citizens, including local pastors, as well as renowned professors and national experts from Northeastern University School of Law; Cornell University; Baylor University; New York University Stern School of Business; Rochester
My wife's grandparents survived the Bataan Death March in the Philippines. He was away from home 42 months as a prisoner of war. When he came home the Veteran's hospital killed him. Glenn Mollette He died at the age of 65. When Lyle started having Guest Editorial symptoms of lung cancer he did as Veterans do, he went to the Veteran’s hospital near his home in Lexington, Kentucky. They performed surgery, but they denied him any of the usual postoperative cancer treatments. The cancer spread. Following two additional surgeries and still no follow up treatments, he died unnecessarily prematurely in their care. The constant delays and denial of treatments assured his death. See MOLETTE, 9A
About the proposed casino... can we ask questions? To the Editor, In last week's Herald, former county manager David Dear is said to state that "those who stand in opposition to the project don't understand real estate development." According to that, I may not be knowledgable enough to have answers. But at least I'm ignorant enough to ask questions... such as: If the casino is such a great economic windfall, why has it been fought so diligently for years in South Carolina? We know that the Catawba casino has tried to land in at least three different locations in that state but thwarted by state officials in each case. What does S.C. know that we don't? Is there someone using the Catawba for their own agenda? It's an important question. The Catawba is a small tribe (around 2800 people) scattered mostly throughout South Carolina. The casino is a $600 million project, highly organized on the front end to power through countless legal challenges reaching to D.C. and various national authorities. If there is an organizing, financing entity behind it, it will be that entity, not the Catawba, who we will be holding hands with in this dance. Why does the study that the Economic Development Commission embraces use misdirected figures to skew job numbers? The report (not an independent report that should have been commissioned by the EDC, but a See LETTER - ALEXANDER, 9A Institute of Technology; Dartmouth College Rockefeller Center for Public Policy; Boston College; University of California, Davis; Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; Southern Virginia University; University of Illinois College of Business; Manhattan Institute; and the National Association of Scholars, among others. Representatives of these entities, and more, serve as members of the Institute for American Values’ Council on Casinos, “an independent, nonpartisan group of scholars and leaders� which, in September 2013, published one of the most comprehensive and objective reports on the impact of casino gambling on communities in the United States. The findings of this report serve as the basis for many of the concerns expressed by those whom Mr. Dear chooses to dismiss. In fact, the Institute’s “Why Casinos Matter� report details the extensive social and economic harms gambling casinos inevitably bring to local communities, citizens, See LETTER - RUSTIN, 9A
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■MEDITATION Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints. Pray also for me, so that when I Josh Tucker Pastor speak, a message may St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church be given to me to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I must speak. Ephesians 6:18-20 Grace to you and peace in the name of our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. Today we finish our study of Paul’s letter to the Ephesian church with these encouraging words of prayer. Prayer is an amazing thing as we find ourselves in intimate
conversation with God Almighty. In prayer, we take the time to ask God for strength and resources to do a certain task; we take time to come to our Lord and Savior in confession and penitence; and we take time to give thanks to God for all the many blessings he freely gives. Of course, these are but a few aspects of one’s prayer life. Let’s look at a few more basic assumptions regarding prayer in the Christian faith: 1) prayer is talking with God; 2) God hears us whenever, however and wherever we pray; 3) What we do with our bodies helps us focus our attention when we pray; 4) Effective prayer involves faith; 5) Prayer requires humility; 6) We pray in Jesus’ name; 7) Prayer is not a force of substance; and 8) Prayer needs passion. Paul writes as he ends this letter, encouraging his readers and us to pray. It is evident that prayer was a very important
part of Paul’s life of faith. He speaks of the need to go to the Holy Spirit in prayer. Paul also asks for prayers from his readers. He asks the Ephesians to pray for him that he may be faithful in his ministry and in proclaiming the gospel. Paul realized the boldness with which he was called to proclaim the good news that Jesus taught and he prayed for such boldness. We all need prayer. Paul’s words make me wonder for what should we pray this day. What prayers can we pray for each other? How can we talk with God this day with the confidence and knowledge that he indeed hears us whenever we pray? My prayer this day is that you know the power of prayer and that you know that you are prayed for. I pray that you sense God working in your life through prayer; that you can see his answers to your prayers; and that your faith is strengthened through the practice of prayer.
Kings Mountain citizens prayed silently for the nation, families, citizens of the community, the troops, schools, law enforcement, businesses and visitors to the city at National Day of Prayer May 1. The service attracted those taking a break at lunch time from local businesses, city employees and the general public and was on the theme,�One voice united in prayer.� “Partners in Ministry,'' a duo composed of Second Baptist Church Pastor James Lochridge and Bill McMurrey, sang “I Cast My Bread� and “I'm Not Giving Up,� and Lochridge, president of the sponsoring Kings Mountain Ministerial Association, directed the silent prayers. Rev. Morris Jordan and a team from First Baptist Church read scripture. Mayor Rick Murphrey read the city proclamation and prayers were also offered by Rev. Chip Sloan, Rev. Marty Ramey and Rev. Ron Caulder.
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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 Dorothy Harrill CLEARWATER,FL Dorothy “Dot” Harmon Harrill, 89, died February 15, 2014 in Florida. Dot was born in Kings Mountain on November 12, 1924. A graduate of Kings Mount a i n H i g h School, she was t h e daughter of the late Walter D. Harmon, Sr., Sarah Mae Harmon Beam and Ben F. Beam. She is survived by her sister Mary Ann (Mrs. Palmer) Huffstetler of Cherryville. Her brothers Walter Harmon Jr. and William E. Harmon, and her sister Margaret Harmon predeceased her. Dot moved to Clearwater, FL in 1952, where she lived until moving to Dunedin, FL in 1998. She worked as a bookkeeper for Clearwater Fuel Oil and Bradford and Sons Fuel Oil Companies until her retirement in 1998, but her family was always the focus of her life. She was a devoted and enthusiastic mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. In her early years in Clearwater, she served as a leader in both Girl and Boy Scouts and coached Little League and softball teams and cheerleading squads. In the 1950s she was also active as a properties manager behind the scenes at the Francis Wilson Playhouse. In later years, she was a volunteer at the National Armed Services and Law Enforcement Memorial Museum and the Dunedin Friends of the Library bookstore and spearheaded a successful drive to obtain reclaimed water for Belle Terre subdivision. She was a charter member of Northwood Presbyterian Church. Throughout her life, she performed random acts of kindness that touched hundreds of people and was famous among
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those who knew her for her brilliant smile and enthusiasm for living. Her hobbies included reading, gardening, and walking, and she was a fantastic cook, specializing in Southern delicacies such as cheese grits and chocolate pound cakes. She was a faithful attendee at her exercise class at the Hale Senior Center. Dot collected Department 56 Christmas village and delighted family and friends with its display throughout her home each Christmas. Dot is survived by her children, Sarah Harrill, Charlotte and Bill Douglas, and Elizabeth Harrill, all of Dunedin; Don and Mary Ann Harrill of Belleair Bluffs, FL; Bill and Lynn Harrill of Inverness, FL; and Jo Ellen Harrill of Holiday, FL. Her son, J. Ben Harrill, predeceased her in 2010. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Dawn and Michael Hudson of Gainesville, GA; Meredith Harrill of Santa Barbara, CA; Will and Valerie Harrill of St. Petersburg; James Harrill of Orlando, and Joseph and Jen Harrill of Winter Springs, FL; and her great grandchildren Nora Harrill, and Jaycee, Fisher, Foster and Camille Hudson. She is survived also by her sisters-in-law Demaris Sanders of Clearwater and Peggy Harmon of Conover, NC. Other survivors include nephews Palmer, Ben, and Tad Huffstetler, Cherryville; Walter (Chip) Harmon of Kings Mountain; Brett Harmon, Conover; Todd Harmon, Stokesdale; Eddie Harmon, Concord; and nieces Lynn Dewitt, Concord; and Terry Wright, Mooresville, and their families. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Kings Mountain. Interment will follow at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ben Beam Scholarship Fund at Central United Methodist Church, 113 South Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.
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Deborah Smith Bumgardner KINGS MOUNTAIN Deborah Smith Bumgardner, resident of 906 Crescent Circle, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Vernon Smith. She retired from Coldwell Banker as Office Administrator and a member of Family Worship Center Church of God. Deborah loved running and being called “MIMI” by her grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother who had a strong faith. Survivors include her husband John Bumgardner, Kings Mountain; son Brian Smith, Lake Wylie, SC; Johnny Roy Lorrey KINGS MOUNTAIN Johnny Roy Lorrey, 68, resident of 611 Gantt Street, Kings Mountain, NC died May 5, 2014 at his home. He was born in Greenville, SC to the late Chester Lorrey a n d Ozella Dover Lorrey. Mr. Lorrey retired as a Sargent from the United States Army after 20 years of service. He served in Vietnam and received five Purple Hearts, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, and three Bronze Stars. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, and the American Legion, Cherryville, NC Surviving are his wife of nine years, Sandi Gottlieb
Ruby Hipp Smith KINGS MOUNTAIN Ruby Hipp Smith, 91, resident of Kings Mountain, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain. She was the daughter of the late E. J. Brown and Zora Gowens Brown. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph Hipp; daughter-in-law, Betty
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mother Toy H. Smith, Kings Mountain; sisters Robin Lowery, Kings Mountain, Karen Badger and husband Mike, Kings Mountain, grandchildren; Isabella and Anna-Grace, special uncle Michael Smith; special nephew Josh Lowery, special niece Cassie Whited and husband Apollo. A memorial service was held at Family Worship Center Church of God, Kings Mountain, Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at 4 p.m., with Rev. Roger Woodard officiating. Visitation followed at Family Worship Center and at other times at the home. Memorials may be sent to Cleveland County Humane Society, 1609 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150 A guest registry is available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain.
Harris Funeral Home Lorrey of the home; son Shawn Lorrey, Lakeland, FL; daughters Susan Houser and husband, Danny, of Cherryville and Keli Lorrey of Lakeland, FL and one grandchild, Ashley Houser. The graveside service with full military honors will be conducted Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. Rev. Jim Brown will officiate the service. Interment will be in Mountain Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.
Harris Funeral Home Jo Hipp; and sister Essie Campbell. She was a member of Christian Freedom Baptist Church and retired from the textile industry. Survivors include her sons Jim Hipp and wife Eleanor, Gaffney, SC, and Terry Hipp, Kings Mountain;, brother Dr. Ed Brown, five grandchildren, eight great grandchidren, and six great great grandchildren. A funeral service was held Thursday, May 1, 2014, at 3 p.m. at Christian Freedom Baptist Church, with Rev. Mike Chambers and Rev. Sam Snyder officiating. Visitation was Thursday, May 1, 2014 in the sanctuary of Christian Freedom Baptist Church. Interment is at Little Mountain Baptist Church, Wellford, South Carolina A guest registry is available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain.
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Mary Van Dyke Melton KINGS MOUNTAIN Mary Van Dyke Melton, 91, a resident of Kings Mountain, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at her home. She was a native of Cleveland County., daughter of David and Lula Lockridge Van Dyke. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda Sheppard, son-in-law, Randy Sheppard, granddaughter, Sandra Sheppard Surber, brothers, James R. Van Dyke and Johnny Van Dyke, and sister, Lucy Crawford. She was a graduate of Grover H i g h School and a former employee in the textile industry working at Margrace Mills in Kings Mountain. Mary was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, and enjoyed reading especially her Bible. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother who dearly loved her family. She is survived by her husband of 71 years; George Melton, Kings Mountain; sons David Melton and wife Shirley, Kings Mountain, Johnny Melton and wife Deb, Kings Mountain;
Tim Martin KINGS MOUNTAIN Tim Martin, 57, 152 Unity Church Road, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. A native of Cleveland County, he was born November 17, 1956, son of Elmer Clio, Sr. a n d Mary Kinley Martin. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church and worked for 25 years at Lithium-FMC in Kings Mountain. He served our country as a proud United States Marine from 1974-1978 and finished as a Corporal. He was a member of The Marine Corps League. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Steven Johnston. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Bobbie Baugham Martin of the home; one son, Thomas
daughter, Debbie Kates and husband Jerry, Kings Mountain; sisters, Belle Griffin and husband Willie, Kings Mountain, and Lois Moss, Kings Mountain; grandchildren, Jeff Melton, Sharon White, Scott Sheppard, Brad Melton, Kevin Melton, Abbey Kates, Brenn Kates, Adam Kates; great-grandchildren, Brooke, Magan, Dillon, Zach, Hannah, Morgan, Nathan, Olivia, Cassidi, John-Harmon, Luke, Collin, Charlie, Andrea, Sarah Beth; great-great grandchildren, Annaleigha and Deacon; special caregivers Sissy Toney, Renee Black, Betty Hughes. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2014 at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, with Rev. Dennis Aldridge, Dr. Steve Taylor and Rev. David Blanton officiating. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain and at other times at the home. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. A guest registry is available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain.
Harris Funeral Home Martin and wife Stephanie of Kings Mountain; two daughters, Melissa Martin of Bessemer City, Robin Baugham of Bostic; three sisters, Charlotte “Punk” Johnston, Joyce Posey, and Shannon Bennick all of Kings Mountain; one granddaughter, Hayden Martin which he lovingly called “HayHay”; and last but not least his precious dog and companion, Dixie, who loved him beyond words. A funeral was held Friday, May 2, 2014 at 3 p.m. at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, with Rev. Mickey Pruitt and Rev. Charles Fite officiating the service. Burial was in the church cemetery with Military Honors. The family received friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at ClayBarnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain. Memorials can be made to Gaston County Hospice, 258 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054 Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain is serving the family. Online condolences can be expressed at www.claybarnette.com
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■ POLICE Kings Mountain Police responded April 17 to 801 Groves Street to a breaking and entering of the resident. Det. Cpl. K. L. Hamrick said that during the investigation arrest warrants were issued for Wynaz Sahaj Allen, 19, on April 25. Allen turned himself in to the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office on April 28 without incident. Hamrick said that subse-
quent investigation led to arrest warrants being issued on April 30 for Ashley Lamont Young Jr. who had been arrested on April 30 in Vance County by the Vance County Sheriff's Office. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Det. Cpl. K. L. Hamrick at the Kings Mountain Police Department 704734-0444.
ARRESTS APRIL 28: Joseph Robert Crawford, 29, Shelby, driving while license revoked, $1000 bond, secured. APRIL 29: Keyatta Meshella Leach, 20, 812 Ellison St., domestic violence, assault with deadly weaponminor present, no bond. See POLICE, 8A
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WATERLINE BID: approved for $9M From page 1A of Transportation. Members of the pedestrian grant plan committee were O’Kelly S. Broadway, David Faunce, Molly Blanton, Chief Melvin Proctor, Steve Marlowe, Bill McMurrey, Monty Thornburg, Joyce King, Jackie Barnette, Ellis Noell, Margot Plonk, Stella Putnam, Erin Broadbent, Sandy Dee, Connie Savell, Ken Pflieger, Avis Morrow, Betty Gamble, Aimee Coleman, Holly Black and Alex Bell.
- Adopted resolution amending a downtown incentive facade grant of $500 to Rick Greene, 233 S. Battleground Avenue. - Referred an ordinance matter to Planning & Zoning Board regarding setbacks for residential areas as it affects garages and carports. - The mayor appointed councilmen Rodney Gordon, Curtis Pressley and Keith Miller to the ad hoc youth activity committee. - Set public hearing for May 27 on a conditional use
WATERLINE: crews near end of work
rezoning request from Bill Condrey and Mary Yarbro, heirs of property at 1103 Shelby Road. - Heard special events updates from Ellis Noell, the city’s Public Relations/Special Events Director. Noell announced that the Kings Mountain Triathlon is scheduled May 17 and the Memorial Day observance is slated for May 26. - Authorized the sale of a 2006 Autocar garbage truck to Mike White for $59,300.
REZONING: request denied by 5-1 vote From page 1A against a site plan and then voted to recommend to council after a second site plan in which developers agreed to a wall separating the complex from the adjoining property owner at 121 Butternut Drive. City council members appeared confused by the planning board’s recommendation of the project and Councilman Tommy Hawkins asked that planning director Doug Lawing speak to the issue. He was also joined by planning board members Bobby Pearson and Tommy Hall who all acknowledged lack of information. Several speakers said they were quoted a $400 month rental fee for the proposed government subsidized apartments and others said they were told the rent would be $900 a month. Dianne Houser said she was concerned about property values and that was why she was objecting to the rezoning. “I was informed it would be subsidized housing,” she told the
board. “Our house is 30 yards from the site and the apartment complex would be in my back yard,” said Julie Grooms, adding that the company changed its site plan to include a wall buffer. Grooms said the planning board was pressured into giving a yes vote. “Why rush to push it through?” asked Ed Grooms, 121 Butternut Drive. “I was at the planning board meeting and their initial vote was not to recommend the rezoning to council. There was no motion to reconsider that we heard.” He asked council to delay its vote for further investigation. Phil Dee, a member of the board of adjustment, asked, “Do we want subsidized housing? We have 17 pockets of public housing in Kings Mountain,” he said, adding, “I won’t gain or lose in this project but I would vote no.” Collias asked council to let Logan sell his land for development. “He’s a Vietnam veteran and wants to retire. He can’t sell it unless it is rezoned,” she said. Both Collias and Tim
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Moore recommended the project and Collias said she was aware of the nice apartments the company had built in the Charlotte and Lake Norman area. “This is a first class company,” she said. Tim Moore said Kings Mountain Boulevard is in an area of growth and these would be nice apartments for working folks. Wilroth said extensive background checks would be required of tenants. According to the applicant, the development would consist of three, three-story buildings with separate leasing office/community center available for resident use. The clubhouse would have an exercise room, multi-purpose room and a covered patio with seating. This walkable community would be professionally landscaped to maximize green areas. In addition to the main entry on Kings Mountain Boulevard, a vehicular and pedestrian connection would be provided to Latham Drive to enhance interconnectivity to adjacent land uses and to reduce the impact of vehicular traffic.
From page 1A shut-off valves for all the blocks. That will enable utilities workers to isolate small segments of the city when it’s time for repairs. “You’ve got sewer and gas lines that you have locate and work around,” said Bob Gallien, an onsite engineer for Joel E. Wood Associates out of Clover, S.C. The work can be time-consuming because city utility maps don’t always mesh with reality. Workers may excavate 30 or 40 cubic feet of cement, pavement and rocks only to find no line and have to move to a new dig site. “Sometimes you run into a dead-end,” Gallien said. “That happens more than once in a while.” “Some of the lines are 50, 60 and 70 years old,” Gallien said, adding that when track-hoes can’t punch through decadesold cement, workmen have to spend time working the hard surfaces with a jack hammer, which takes longer. “There have been a lot of roads paved on top of each other in Kings Mountain.”
Water lines are being replaced on Gold Street from Phifer Road to Railroad Avenue, on Mountain Street from Phifer to Gaston and on King Street from Phifer to Oriental Street. The city will repay the nointerest loan within a 20-year period. The loan was made possible by N.C. Department of Environmental and Natural Resources, the Local Government Commission, and State Revolving Fund. Officials for the the City of Kings Mountain’s Water Resources said no businesses in the downtown area will lose water service or water pressure for the duration of the project. The work this week will however result in a temporary closing of the trackside on-street parking between Gold and Mountain Streets. Gallien said crews are working hard to repair damage caused by the waterline repair, including busted sidewalks and uneven pavement caused by the work. For more information on the waterline rehabilitation project contact the Water Department at 704-734-4531.
TRIATHLON: town gearing up for event From page 1A in proper form and techniques. Spectators are encouraged to gather at the swim start, swim finish, the halfway point water station at the Superintendent’s office at Kings Mountain National Military Park or the finish line at Patriots Park in downtown Kings Mountain for the best viewing opportunities. This year, the finish line has been adjusted and now enters Patriots Park via the new sidewalk and entryway at the corner of Cansler and Gold Streets near the newly constructed restrooms. The finish line will be beyond the Patriots Memorial near the flag island at the downtown park. “This is great sporting event for our local economy,” said Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey. “These triathletes will visit Kings Mountain, with their families and supporters, on Friday through Saturday, staying at our local hotels, eating at our restaurants and shopping at our retail stores. It’s a huge economic impact when you realize this sporting event has
drawn in over 20,000 visitors in the last 15 years.” The presenting sponsors for this year are the Carolinas HealthCare System and the Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority. Additional sponsors include Ingles, 238 Cherokee Grill, ARES and the Kings Mountain Family YMCA. The triathlete’s welcome pasta dinner on Friday night will also be sponsored by 238 Cherokee Grill. “Safety is paramount with this race and we are pleased to have the cooperation of over 12 law enforcement agencies and first responders to keep this race safe,” Noell said. Over 100 volunteers will help produce the race. “No doubt, this is a difficult race”, added Noell. “I’ve heard words like “insane’ to ‘awesome’ to describe this challenging course”. Additional information is available at www.cityofkm.com and www.setupevents.com and volunteers are encouraged to contact Kings Mountain City Hall.
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How Medicare Covers Your Eyes Dear Savvy Senior, What does Medicare cover when it comes to eye care? I currently have good vision insurance through my employer but will lose it when I retire. Looking Ahead Dear Looking, Many retirees are unclear with what Medicare does and doesn’t cover when it comes to eye care. The good news is that Medicare covers most medical issues like cataract surgery, treatment of eye diseases and medical emergencies. But unfortunately, routine care like eye exams and eyeglasses are usually the beneficiary’s responsibility. Here’s a breakdown of how original Medicare covers your eyes, along with some tips that can help you reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Exams: Routine eye exams (sometimes called “eye refractions”) that test for eyeglasses or contact lenses are usually not covered under Medicare, but you are entitled to a yearly medical eye exam if you have diabetes or are at high risk for glaucoma. People at high risk include diabetics, those with a family history of
glaucoma, and older Hispanics and African-Americans. Medicare will also pay for exams to test and treat medical eye diseases and other problems like macular degeneration, dry eye syndrome, eye infections or if you get something in your eye. Eyeglasses and contact lenses: Medicare does not pay for eyeglasses or contact lenses, with one exception: If you have had a conventional intraocular lens inserted during cataract surgery, Medicare will pay for eyeglasses or contact lenses following the operation. Otherwise, you are on your own. To find affordable eye exams or eyeglasses, many retailers provide discounts – between 10 and 30 percent – if you belong to a membership group like AARP or AAA. Also consider Costco Optical, which is considered by Consumer Reports as the best discount store for good eyewear and low prices – it requires a $55 membership fee. Walmart Vision Centers and For Eyes Optical offer low prices too with no required membership. You can also save big by buying your glasses online. Some online stores like zennioptical.com, goggles4u.com and eyebuydirect.com sell prescription eye-
glasses for as little as $7. To purchase glasses online you’ll need your prescription and pupillary distance from an exam, and your frame size. Eye surgeries: Medicare covers most eye surgeries including cataract surgery to remove cataracts and insert standard intraocular lenses to replace your own. Medicare will not, however, pick up the extra cost if you choose a specialized lens that restores full range of vision, thereby reducing your need for glasses after cataract surgery. The extra cost for a specialized lens can run up to $2,500 per eye. Eye surgeries that are not covered by Medicare include refractive surgery and cosmetic eye surgery (such as eyelid surgery) that are not considered medically necessary. Supplemental Insurance Keep in mind that of the medical eye care services that are covered by Medicare, you’re still responsible for 20 percent of the cost – Medicare pays the other 80 percent. To help with this out-ofpocket expense, you may want to consider getting a Medigap supplemental policy. If you can’t afford Medigap insurance, check into EyeCare America at eye-
careamerica.org. This is a national program that provides medical eye examinations to seniors, age 65 and older, and up to one year of treatment at no cost. Advantage Option Another way you can get extra vision coverage when you join Medicare is to choose a Medicare Advantage plan instead of original Medicare. Many of these plans – which are sold through private insurance companies (see medicare.gov/find-a-plan) – cover routine eye care and eyeglasses along with dental, hearing and prescription drugs, in addition to all of your hospital and medical insurance. Or, if you choose original Medicare, consider purchasing an individual vision insurance policy (see ehealthinsurance.com). These policies cover routine eye care and eyeglasses and typically run between $12 and $15 per month. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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â– ANNIVERSARY Carpenters mark 67 years Charlie and Marion Carpenter, former Kings Mountain residents now of Raleigh, celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary May 4. The couple was married May 4, 1947 at First Methodist Church in Gastonia with reception at the old Armington Hotel in a double wedding ceremony with Marion's twin sister. Charlie is a former Sports Editor of the Kings Mountain Herald. At 92, he still reads every word of The Herald with the help of daughter, Laura Bingham, and his family who helped celebrate his birthday.
■BRIEFS MOTHER-DAUGHTER BRUNCH – People's Baptist Church will hold a mother-daughter brunch Saturday, May 10, at 10 a.m. The event is semi-formal and the colors this year are rainbow and pastel. The cost for lunch is $10 for those 18 and older and free to 17 and younger. Call 704-7406046 or 704-739-0195 for more information. GASTON PARKS & RECREATION – will sponsor a free fun Fish Day on May 10 from 8-11 a.m. at George Poston Park, 1101 Lowell Spencer Mountain Rd. to introduce kids to fishing. Call 704-922-2160 for more information. MISS DOWN HOME FESTIVAL PAGEANT – The Miss Gastonia Scholarship Association will present the pageant on Saturday, May 10, at 12 noon. The pageant takes place during the Down Home Festival in downtown Bessemer City. Girls age 0-10 years may enter. Contestants model a springtime casual outfit or dress and everyone receives a tiara. Proceeds benefit the Miss Gastonia scholarship fund. The application is available online at www.missgastoniapageant.com. Preregistration is required. For more information, call 704-827-7277. CCC GRADUATION – Over 500 Cleveland Community College students are eligible to receive their degrees, certificates and diplomas during the 2014 commencement ceremony on Wednesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. in the Petty Amphitheater at Cleveland Community College. Student speaker will be the 2014 Academic Excellence Award winner Anna Marie Vagnozzi of Kings Mountain. RESUME WORKSHOP FOR TEENS – Gaston County Library, 1555 E. Garrison Blvd., will sponsor a hands-on computer workshop for teens in grades 8-12 on how to create a resume for your summer and after school job. The free workshop will be held Wednesday, May 14, in the auditorium of the library. Take your personal USB drive or you may purchase one for $6 at the library. FOOD GIVEAWAY – Life of Worship Church on Cherokee Street will distribute food to needy families on Friday, May 16, at 3 p.m. at the church located behind Farmers Furniture. BATTLE OF COWPENS – Speaker Joe Roberts will share a scale-model construction and discuss the Battle of Cowpens, a pivotal Revolutionary War battle, at the Saturday, May 17, meeting of the Gaston County Historical Society at 1 p.m. at Gaston County Museum of Art and History, 131 W. Main St. Dallas. The public is invited. NOMINEES SOUGHT – Kings Mountain Rotary Club is seeking nominees for its 2014 Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award. This will be presented to a Kings Mountain resident who has set a standard for extraordinary service above self and community involvement, thereby improving the quality of life for all citizens of the Kings Mountain area. To nominate someone please complete a nomination form at The Herald office, 700 E. Gold St. Return to Brenda Lovelace at Bank of the Ozarks, 300 W. Mountain St. Or submit the name of the nominee and the reasons you feel this person deserves this award, along with your name and phone number. Forms may also be faxed to 704-739-9311. The award will be presented at the June 26 Rotary meeting.
Cleveland County announced Wednesday, April 30, that Brian Epley has accepted the position of Cleveland County Finance Director. Epley has served as Senior Auditor with Martin Starnes and Associates, corporately headquartered in Hickory, since 2009. His most recent position consists of managing a variety of audit engagements in counties, cities and related governmental commissions across North Carolina. He has worked with Cleveland County for over four years providing outside audit services and has significant familiarity with the organization. Mr. Epley will work directly with all county services and departments, as well as other key organizations and lead a Finance Depart-
ment of nine fulltime staff. As part of Cleveland County’s senior management team, he will support County Commissioner’s initiatives such as strategic Brian Epley growth of the tax base including job creation and continued economic success. He will provide financial leadership to insure a variety of capital projects, such as the new County Health Department and Public Shooting Range, continue to move forward. “Brian has a proven track record of outstanding work providing audit serv-
ices to local governments across North Carolina. His experience has exposed him to a variety of best practices across counties and cities and I am excited about him joining our team at this time,� said County Manager Jeff Richardson. “I am excited and honored to join Cleveland County and look forward to working in a wonderful community that has so much to offer,� said Epley. Mr. Epley holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and is a member of the North Carolina Association of Certified Accountants. Epley resides in Rutherfordton. He will begin as County Finance Director on June 1, 2014.
Inman lays out plans for play on Battle of KM Award-winning playwright, novelist and screenwriter Robert (Bob) Inman, who has been commissioned by the Kings Mountain Little Theatre to write a play about the Battle of Kings Mountain, and longtime KMLT officer Jim Champion updated plans for the October 2014 event to members of Kings Mountain City Council last Tuesday. Inman said the play is designed to tell the story of those colonists in the
1700s who settled here and players will bring the story to life on the stage of the Joy Theatre. He praised the KMLT as an incredibly talented theatre group of professionals “Most towns would die for something like the Joy and for the battlefield you have in your back yard," he said. Inman has a special interest in the Battle of Kings Mountain. His ancestor, Col. James Williams, was the highest ranking officer killed in the Battle. "I am
honored, humbled and excited to be involved with this project. The more research I do, the more I am absolutely captivated by the story and characters. It is a compelling tale and my job is to interpret it to our audiences in the most compelling way possible.� Champion asked for city support of the project. KMLT is seeking to raise funds to bring the play to Kings Mountain in October and for succeeding years in the Theatre's sum-
mer productions. The Battle of Kings Mountain is increasingly being realized as a crucial and major turning point of the Revolutionary War. KMLT wants to increase awareness of this importance and help educate about what happened here on Oct.7, 1780.
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speeding. MAY 2: Tiffany Elizabeth Black, 27, Stanley, expired tag. MAY 3: Christopher James Allen, 20, 131 John Goforth Rd., no inspection, expired tag. INCIDENTS APRIL 18: A resident of Gantt Street reported a stolen automobile tag. APRIL 28: CVS Pharmacy, 1017 Shelby Rd., reported a customer passed a forged prescription. APRIL 28: Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 100 Woodlake Parkway, reported $580 damages to a TV and desk lamp. APRIL 28: CVS Pharmacy, 1017 Shelby Road, reported shoplifting of $25.60 worth of Swiffer Duster kit and refills. APRIL 29 A resident of Cherryville said the windshield of her 2008 Kia was damaged while she was shopping at a local business. APRIL 29: A resident of Brice Street reported theft of currency. APRIL 29: A resident of Belvedere Circle reported theft of a money order. APRIL 30: A resident of Gastonia said her wallet was taken from her vehicle in the parking lot of a local restaurant. MAY 3: A resident of Galilee Church Rd. reported theft of a 1999 GMC Yukon valued at $5,000. MAY 3: A resident of Third St. reported a break-in and theft of clothes, shoes and a Sony PlayStation 3. MAY 3: A resident of Waco Rd. reported theft of an automo-
bile tag. MAY 4: A resident of Waco Road reported theft of a wheelchair, handicap bed lift and batteries for a Quantum wheelchair valued at $12,300. MAY 4: A resident of Landing Street reported damage to his 2007 Dodge Charger. WRECKS APRIL 15: Officer F. L. Wittington said that three children in a 1994 Honda parked at Dollar Tree on York Road knocked the car out of gear and it rolled into a parked 2004 Chevrolet owned by Lanny Weaver, Gastonia. The Honda is owned by Holly Partlow, 404 Gold Creek Trail Apt. 203. No injuries were reported. Property damages were estimated at $1950. APRIL 22: Officer H. W. Carpenter cited Joel Tenchi, Gastonia, with producing a counterfeit ID card after a wreck involving the 2001 Toyota operated by Tenchi and a 2004 Buick operated by Larry Benton of Lowell. The accident happened on US 74 bypass near Highway 161 exit when Tenchi suddenly merged right as if to make the exit, collided with the Buick, over steered and and hit a median barrier several times before coming to a stop. Property damages were estimated at $28,000. APRIL 24: Officer Chris McKnight said that Joseph Green of Grimsby, ON, operating a 2006 Ford, was leaving the parked position at Greg’sg Food Mart when the trailer hit the commercial gutter of the Food Mart doing slight damage.
APRIL 25: Officer H.W. Carpenter said that Anthony Reid, 105 Beta Rd., operating a 2007 Chrysler on the US 74 Bypass, said that he was forced off the road by an unknown motorist and his vehicle collided into a line of trees and brush. APRIL 25: Officer M. D. Butler said that Neely Melton of Shelby, operating a 2012 Cadillac, was backing from the McDonald’s parking lot and hit a 2013 Ford operated by Angella Ellis of Clover, SC. Property damages were slight. APRIL 26: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Ronald Steven Carpenter, 302 Walker St., operating a 1994 Ford, was backing from a parking space at 1009 Shelby Road and hit a parked 2003 Cadillac owned by Misty Welch of Gaffney, SC. Property damages were estimated at $3500. APRIL 26: Officer G.L. McKinney said that Steven Hicks, 2108 Loblolly Lane, said that a hit and run driver struck his vehicle while the car was parked on Railroad Avenue doing slight damage. APRIL 28: Officer F.L. Wittington reported Shauntae Twine, 187 Galilee Church Rd., said a truck forced her off the road and the car hit a fence and trees on Woodlake Parkway and went airborne. The driver and one passenger were transported by EMS to the hospital. Property damage was estimated at $2500. APRIL 29: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Amber Renee Case, Grover, reported she lost control of her 1991 Toyota on Fulton Street at Ark Street after she heard a loud noise and the car skidded into a power pole. The officer said the side wall of her tire blew out doing $4500 damage. APRIL 29: Officer F.L. Wittington said George Hatch, 311 W. Mountain St., operating a 1999 Ford, struck a 2006 GMC operated by Morgan Clark, 119 Wiggins Lane, at the intersection of S. Tracy and Mountain streets. Hatch said he stopped at the stop sign and pulled too far out hitting the passing car. Property damages were estimated at $4500. APRIL 29: Officer F.L. Wittington said that Ryan Hale, 107 Castlerock Rd., said the back tire on his 1999 Kia blew out and when he tried to pull off the US 74 Bypass the vehicle rolled over. Property damages were estimated at $3500. APRIL 29: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Nancy Gregg, 711 Erskine Dr., was backing her 2003 Buick in the parking lot of Food Lion on King Street and hit a 2012 Honda operated by Melissa Davis, 102 Benfield Road,. Property damages were estimated at $1150. MAY 1: Officer H.W. Carpenter said that Louise Belk Carpenter, 113 Bain Rd., operating a 2003 Toyota, failed to yield rightof-way and her car struck a 2008 Honda operated by Natalie Fedyschyn, 310 Crescent Hill Rd. The accident happened on US 74 Business. Property damages were estimated at $9,000.
From page 6A APRIL 29: Nathaniel Curry, 44, 403 Walnut St., assault on female, resist, delay, obstruct, $10,000 bond, secured. APRIL 29: Ronny Ledford, 40, 701 Southwoods Dr., violation of storage and disposal city ordinance. APRIL 30: Steven Brian Powers Jr., 22, 144 W. Mountain St., civil order for arrest, $50 bond, secured. APRIL 30: Donald Willard Johnson, 54, 503 W. Gold St., operating video gaming machine, $10,000 bond, secured. MAY 2: William Mandoren Strickland, 35, 210 Parrish Dr., assault on female, criminal summons. MAY 2: Darrin Jerome Adams, 35, York, SC, assault on female, $4,000 bond, secured. MAY 2: Jermaine Da’Shon Guest, 18, 528 Baker St., no operator’s license, secured bond. MAY 3: John Tony Tyrese Lawson, 31, 118 Compact School Rd., DWI, maintaining a vehicle/dwelling, possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, $2500 bond, secured. MAY 4: Lee Edward Miller, 48, 1116 Long Creek, failure to appear, $5,000 bond, secured. CITATIONS MAY 1: Michael Brandon Spurrier, 24, High Shoals, no insurance, expired tag. MAY 1: Justin Ray Coleman, 24, Bessemer City, speeding. MAY 1: Tanzcanika Kendrick, 37, N. Tracy St.,
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OPINION: LETTER - RUSTIN From page 4A families, and businesses. In order to truly understand the full impact the so-called “Project Schoolhouse� casino proposal would have on Kings Mountain, Cleveland County and the surrounding area, Mr. Dear would do well to respect the well-founded
LETTER MITCHELL From page 4A But our ministerial association has many Godly pastors and they chose to do their own program, as I understand, because we are a diverse nation with many gods to whom daily prayers go up, with the purpose in mind to bring our Nation together in one voice united in silent prayer. Choosing a beautiful appropriate scripture from Romans with the title of today’s event “One Voice, United in Prayerâ€? It’s the 15th chapter, 5th and 6th verses – I would suggest that you read it yourselves. You will be blessed as I was! I was not able to join with the crowd or the pastors but I was at City Hall and watched as much as I could but wasn’t able to hear. I was fortunate to retrieve one of the programs being passed out and was blessed when I read it! Sorry I missed the proclamation, the singing, scriptures and everyone joining together to recite the Lord’s Prayer. (I remember that as a daily happening while attending school in our lovely City – too bad you don’t see or hear that anymore! Except in some churches.) Let me to share it with all of you that didn’t have the opportunity to hear Anne Graham Lotz’s prayer: 2014 National Day or Prayer, by Anne Graham Lotz “Lord of the universe, Lord of this planet. Lord of the nations, Lord of our hearts. On this National Day of Prayer, we look to You‌In the darkness, You are our Light‌In the Storm, You are our Anchor. In our Weakness, You are our strength. In our grief You are our Comfort‌In our despair, You are our Hope. In our confusion, You are our Wisdom. In time to terrorism, You are our Shield. In time of war, You are our Peace. In times of uncertainty, You are the Rock on which we stand. We make our prayer to You using the words of the prophet Daniel: O Lord, You re the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant of love with those who love Him and keep His Commandants. You are merciful and forgiving. You are righteous, but this day we are covered with shame because we have sinned against You and done wrong. We have turned away from you commands and principles. We have turned away from YOU. Yet You have promised in 2 Chronicles 7, that if WE – a people identified with You would humble ourselves, pray,
MOLLETTE From page 4A He survived World War II. He could not survive our government's medical treatment we dish out to retired soldiers. CNN broke the story in 2013 about the Bryan Dorn Veterans Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina. Veterans have to wait for simple procedures such as colonoscopy or endoscopy. Many of these veterans have been dying because their cancers aren’t caught in time. The VA has confirmed six deaths but other sources closer to the facility say it could be more than 20. The veterans had to wait too long for diagnosis and treatment at this facility. The most recent records
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■ROTARY NEWS concerns of local citizens and consider the findings and recommendations of these prominent scholars and policy leaders. The “Why Casinos Matter� report can be found online at: www.americanvalues.org. John L. Rustin, President North Carolina Family Policy Council
seek Your face, and turn from our wicked ways, then You would hear our prayer, forgive our sin and heal our land. So we choose to stop pointing our finger at the sins of others, and examine our own hearts and lives. We choose to acknowledge our own sin –our neglect and defiance and ignorance and even rejection of YOU. This day we choose to repent. In response to our heartfelt repentance, God Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Father of Jesus Christ. In keeping with all Your righteous acts and according to Your promise, turn away Your anger and Your wrath from the United States of America. Hear the prayers and petitions offered to You on this National Day of Prayer, as we give You or full attention. Give ear, our God, and hear: open your eyes and see. We do not make requests of You because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy. For the glory of Your Name hear our prayer, forgive our sin and heal our land. We ask this in the name of Your Son Jesus Christ who offers us salvation from your judgment, forgiveness for our sin, and reconciliation with You through His own bloodshed on the Cross. Amen. Some prayer – based on God’s Word, which is what He likes! I hope you were able to be one of the blessed citizens, Councilmember or pastors who were present. And If not – maybe ,if there is one next year, you will make it a point to be there next year. In the meantime please continue to pray and don’t forget to get out and tell everyone about JESUS – our SOON coming Judge and King! Let’s NOT leave anyone behind! I once heard a story about two lines of people who were boarding some transportation. One line going to the Left and other to the Right with a rope in between separating them so they couldn’t get into any line but the one they were assigned to. As they were crowding by, a man looked at the other line where a friend was passing by. “Where are you going? He asked the one going up? “ To which the ‘friend’ said, “Why I’m going to Heaven – I know Jesus!� The one loading the other vehicle replied, “And you never told me!!� Suppose that was a loved one, a family member, a co-worker or anyone the Lord wanted you to talk to about Eternity?? It’s a very LONG time to spend in hell when you could have spent it with them in Heaven. Time is running out and tomorrow may never come when you could have the joy of knowing you introduced someone – anyone- to Jesus! Blessings, Betty C. Mitchell
indicated there are over 4500 veterans on waiting lists for various treatments at the Columbia, South Carolina facility, according to CNN. Where is the medical care in delaying treatment that could save someone's life? I fear this is the kind of health care that all of America may be in store for. The answer is to close down most of the VA hospitals. We need to keep the skilled care facilities that treat our war wounded and train people to walk and function again. The government budget for funding Veterans Affairs in 2014 is 152.7 billion dollars,. Let's eliminate half of the budget by shutting down two thirds of these soldier-killing hospitals. Next, give Veterans a
medical card that allows them to go anywhere in the United States for medical care. These men and women have served our country and should not be treated to a lesser medical care than fellow Americans. (Glenn Mollette is an American columnist read in all 50 states. Contact him at Gmollette at aol.com)
President Suzanne Amos displays the 2014 Distinguished Rotarian award she personally received this year, and the 2014 Presidential Citation earned by the entire club for its efforts in providing Service Above Self to the community.
Members of the Kings Mountain Historical Drama committee Jerry Ledford, Bob Inman, Shirley Brutko and Rick Dancy attended the May 1 Rotary meeting where Inman outlined the plans, and needs, of the group organizing the premier of his Revolutionary Drama centered around the Battle of Kings Mountain. The group has a budget of $64,000 for the initial production and the entire 2015 season of "Liberty Mountain." Community donations are welcome.
LETTER ALEXANDER From page 4A propaganda tool of the Catawba) references a formula used to suggest numerous area jobs that should result from this incoming new business. The formula, however, is built on the local effects of a manufacturing business that provides goods and services! It does not reflect the effect of a casino, which is an entirely different business model. Why does the EDC insist on comparing this issue to Cherokee's Harrah's casino? Yes, their casino has been very good for them... but their economic dynamics have absolutely nothing in common with our situation. Cherokee was a reservation, isolated in the mountains, long before the tribe decided to use their property in this manner. There was virtually no area business until the casino, with the citizens of the area having full control of the complex. In our scenario, we (Kings Mountain) are a self-sustained city with our own positive dynamics. The new casino wouldl be fully under the control of a non-KM-related third party. All of the Cherokee income blesses all of the Cherokee; the income from the Catawba casino will stay with the Catawba with no direct benefit to our city except for utilities. Our city will not even be getting room tax from a hotel built on reservation property. Instead of Cherokee, accurate comparisons would be to other cities who have had casinos (operated by an outside interest) move into their areas. Many of those comparisons are not very encouraging, however. No one likes to envision the closed stores and shut down restaurants that those cities began seeing after the first few years. Where did we get the idea that the
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casino would encourage other hotels, restaurants and tourism? The casino is the hotel, 1500 rooms! It has its own collection of restaurants. The goal of the casino is to keep everyone on property till their money is gone. No one coming into town for the purpose of visiting the casino will be staying in another hotel or going off property to find a place to eat. What can we really believe about the jobs to come? The first casino press release stated 5,000 area jobs would be created; the second one stated 4,000 jobs and later commentary claimed 3,000 "on site" jobs. When Cherokee's Harrah's was the size of our anticipated casino, it only sustained 2,000 jobs. And what kind of jobs will it provide? Obviously, all administrative positions will be transfers. Statistics show that the vast majority of non-administrative jobs in these casinos are part-time jobs. Minimum wage law does not apply to Indian land. Statistics indicate a lot of turnover in these jobs due to working conditions, no state and federal guidelines and the lack of ability to bring legal complaint (such as sexual harassment suit). Is there anything we can agree on? Yes, two things actually... one, we all want what is best for our city and it's quality of life standards; and two, an incoming casino will bring about significant change to the area. And to the city officials, if you want to convince us of the good of this move, don't try proving it by quoting Catawba propaganda; show us studies made on cities similar to ours with casinos that have moved in operated by outside parties. That's the "real estate development" that is relevant. REG ALEXANDER Director, SLG Regal Ventures Creative Ministries
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RELAY: Participants walk to ‘Finish the Fight’ Friday
Relay Schedule of Events
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6:00pm – Kick Off & Introduction of Survivors! SURVIVOR LAP followed by CARE GIVERS LAP and then WE ARE FAMILY - Team Laps 8pm – Southern Experience Band; PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN – Patriotic Lap; SACK RACE
expects 20 to 25 participants to be in attendance Friday representing the church’s team. “And that’s part of the reason we’re so involved.” ARP team member Jane Talbert is herself a two-time cancer survivor. Doctors diagnosed her in 2000 with breast cancer. She battled back with rounds of chemotherapy and radiation. Then in 2007, the cancer resurfaced and Talbert along with doctors and her family again faced down the often deadly disease that is second behind heart disease of ailments that kill women in the United States. “I’m very grateful,” Talbert said, as she and her team prepared for Relay for Life. Organizers are expecting dozens of teams for this year’s Relay for Life, which draws several thousand cancer survivors, family members and health-care professionals for the festivities that are scheduled to last until 6 a.m. Saturday. A look at some of the teams participating and some of the highlights from Friday night’s schedule: Presbyterian Dixon Youth will be selling nachos and drinks. Perfect Image Salon will be offering pink hair extensions and face paintings. Team Love will be selling chicken salad sandwiches and offering cornhole games. Team Kimmy will be selling hot dogs and drinks. Prayers for Pam will have an array of “sweet treats” for sale. WTF (Win the Fight) will be vending homemade cherry-lemon Sun Drops and spaghetti tacos. The WTF team also
9pm – Lighting of the Luminaries – COLOR MY WORLD – let’s paint the track purple with our attire during this lap. 9:15pm – SCAVENGER HUNT team event 10pm – Southern Experience Band; BLOWING IN THE WIND – Let’s celebrate more birthdays, bring your bubbles and have fun walking around the track.
From left to right, Susan Goforth, Tammy Gelot, Magan Surber and Jane Talbert comprise part of the Boyce Memorial ARP Church’s Relay for Life team. They’ve held bake sales and silent auctions to raise almost $1,500 to fight cancer this year. has a bounce house and a snow-cone station lined up. Firestone Fibers team will be selling cotton candy and providing face paintings. Telerx will be selling ice cream floats, and Quite Frankly – the team organized by Kings Mountain Fire Chief and cancer survivor Frank Burns – will serve up frozen Sun Drops. The KM Herald Hoofers is offering beef and veggie wraps, Rice Crispy treats, fruit kabobs and dill pickles. The newspaper’s team will also be raffling off a private wine tasting for four from Grapes in a Glass. Teams and organizers will be setting up Friday morning. “I plan on being there about 9 and I’ll be there to help other teams if they need it,” said Mindy Reynolds, part of the Win the Fight team who is also helping to
organize vendor teams. The fight is personal for Reynolds, whose first cousin Taylor Haraszkiewicz received a bone marrow transplant in April. Family members say she is recovering well, and ahead of schedule. The young Kings Mountain woman – who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in December — was released from a Winston-Salem hospital on Monday and plans to walk in the Survivors Lap Friday night. “She’s doing really well,” Reynolds said. “The doctors say all her levels are up.” The Southern Experience Band is set to play twice – at 8 p.m. and again around 10 p.m. Following that is the Womanless Beauty Pageant, an always outrageous drag show that will crown this year’s winner “MISSter
Relay.” Get ready to boogie at midnight, when a dance party with DJ Skye takes center stage. For the true night owls, have even organizers planned a 3 a.m. screening of a fun, family-oriented movie. As the festivities approach 5 a.m. look for a round of prize drawings and a “good morning pajama lap.” Colby Brown’s Endless Dreams Entertainment is providing DJ and emcee services for the night’s events. Four million people in more than 20 countries participate in the Relay for Life movement. To learn more about cancer research and fundraising opportunities, visit www.relayforlife.org or www.cancer.org.
11pm – MISSter Relay 2014 (Womanless beauty competition); YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE – Glow Lap – Let’s light up the track. (We will have glow necklaces available for sale at Relay) 11:45pm – Frozen T-Shirt Contest 12:00am – Dance Party with DJ Skye; MY OWN KIND OF HAT – Wear your craziest hat. 12:30am – TUG OF WAR 1am – WE’RE NOT GONNA TAKE IT …. wear camo; TRIVIA - team event 2am – STREET PARADE – It’s Mardi Gras time; NAME THAT TUNE 3am – MOVIE on the big screen; SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW – Hawaiian clothing; STUCK LIKE GLUE – Grab a friend and a super huge tshirt. 4am – MOVIE on the big screen; ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE– Let’s get groovy with tied dye, bell bottoms, etc; HOOLA HOOP CONTEST. Bring your own hoop. 5am – PRIZE DRAWINGS; GOOD MORNING PAJAMA LAP; ROOSTER CALL CHALLENGE. Select a member from your team to come on stage and give his or her best rooster crow. Bonus point for the first person to bring the DJ a Monster or Red Bull. LOL Let’s wake everyone up. 6am – CLOSING CEREMONY
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‘Second to none in North Carolina’ Large crowd, all six living head coaches attend opening of Kings Mountain High’s new million-dollar field house A new Kings Mountain High field house second to none in the state of North Carolina was officially unveiled Sunday afternoon as close to 200 Mountaineer supporters, school officials and all of the school’s living football coaches admired the 12,000 square feet, million dollar facility. The field house was a dream of the 8-year-old Kings Mountain Touchdown Club, and specifically its president, David Brinkley. Discussion of a new field house began four years ago but the fund drive officially began in April 2012. Amazingly, in that short time $977,000 has been donated or pledged. Brinkley said $125,000 is still needed to fully fund the project. Brinkley, former Kings Mountain District Schools Supt. Dr. Bob McRae, current Cleveland County Supt. Bruce Boyles, Principal Ronny Funderlburke and Head football coach Greg Lloyd spoke to an enthusiastic crowd in the huge multipurpose room which will be used for pre-game meals and many other functions by the school, Touchdown Club and community. Boyles said the school will waste no time putting the room to use as students were to be using it for advanced placement testing beginning early Monday morning and continuing throughout the week. “I cannot imagine a better high school athletic facility in the state,� Funderburke said. “It will give our student athletes a sense of pride.� Mountaineer pride was evident throughout the building in the speeches, former players and coaches recalling memories, tours of the facility and refreshments. One of the highlights of the day was the participation by all six living KMHS head coaches, including Bob Jones, Dan Brooks, Denny Hicks, Ron Massey, Dave Farquharson and current coach Greg Lloyd. In addition, the Mountaineers’ most celebrated football player Kevin Mack, who played on Clemson’s 1982 national championship team and was the NFL’s AFC Rookie of the Year with the Cleveland Browns, was in attendance with his wife, Ava. Mack still works with the Browns. Bob McRae, whose expertise as a retired superintendent was vital to the success of the project, called the opening a “special day for Kings Mountain High School.� McRae recalled getting a phone call from the late Bill Bates, a former KMHS head football coach who was then assistant superintendent of KM Schools, in 1979 offering him the job as KMHS principal. “That was one of the most special days of my life,� he said. “Some of the most fun I’ve ever had was at Kings Mountain High School. What a privilege it was for me to be principal here and today makes it
even more special.� McRae introduced all of the former coaches, all of whom continued the proud Mountaineer tradition that began years earlier with coaches Shu Carlton, John Gamble and Bill Bates. David Brinkley noted that the dedication date (May 4) is a very important date in his life. On that date 13 years ago he received the bad news that he had cancer, but he is cancer free today. The date is also his wife Marie’s birthday. “And now we’re doing this on May 4,� he said, “and I am glad to be a part of such a special occasion in Kings Mountain.� Brinkley recalled being hired by Dan Brooks, now assistant head coach and defensive line coach at Clemson University, in 1978 as KM’s defensive coordinator. He said he quickly found out that Kings Mountain athletes and fans are very competitive. “Sports is very important in this town,� he said. “We believe the best thing going is Friday night football.� Brinkley said there were a lot of skeptics when the Touchdown Club announced its plan to raise funds for a new field house. “Many people questioned if we could pull it off,� he noted. “But I never doubted it. I knew we had good teammates in this endeavor. There are a lot of supportive football people in this town. There’s a lot of history in this town.� A large room has been set aside in the field house to recognize the great players and teams in KMHS sports history, as well as the head coaches tracing back to the school’s football beginning in 1922. “One thing that stood out in my mind at the Hall of Fame banquet Saturday night was that all of the inductees talked about how much the coaches meant to them,� Brinkley said. The field house was indeed a community effort. Brinkley said that $260,000 of the cost was in-kind donations from contractors that worked on the building. Eighty percent of the contractors were from Kings Mountain and Grover. A great example of the cooperative effort came early in the planning when local developer Tommy Hall asked to be the general contractor at no cost. Ty Toney and Amy Wease of Flooring America provided flooring at their cost. Most of the floors are in the Mountaineers’ black and gold school colors and were a hit with Sunday’s visitors. Brinkley recognized Brenda Lovelace and others from Bank of the Ozarks for coming on board early to finance the project. “There’s a lot of talent in Kings Mountain and Grover,� he said. He also spoke of his wife Marie’s hard work, most of which no one knows about. “You don’t know how much she’s done,� he said.
“I get a lot of credit but she’s the one doing the work.� Dr. Boyles, a KMHS graduate with two children at KMHS, saluted the Touchdown Club for taking on such a huge project. “Over the last seven years we (Cleveland County Schools) have been able to improve many athletic facilities,� he said, “but because of a lack of funds we wouldn’t have been able to do something this big. I bleed Mountaineer black and gold myself and I am glad this happened while I was here. I am pleased it was done in such fine fashion. “This is first-rate and something that was needed,� he added. “I am grateful to the Touchdown Club and all of the donors. The building is for students and I am pleased on behalf of the students. It is fitting that in the morning many students will be in this (multi-purpose) room taking advanced placement tests. This building is not just for athletes. It’s about all students.� Principal Funderburke said the building would not have been possible without the vision, perseverance and donations of members of the Touchdown Club and the general public. “I can’t wait to start using this building,� he said. Coach Lloyd spoke briefly, calling the building “unique� and “one that will be used every day.� A lot of the money raised was given in memory of the coach’s father, Kenny Lloyd, who died in a lawn mower accident just prior to the start of the 2013 football season. “This is a wonderful place,� Coach Lloyd said. After the speeches, assistant football coaches took groups of 12 on a tour of the facility and everyone was amazed at what they saw. In addition to the multipurpose room, the facility has huge, fully-equipped locker rooms for the JV and varsity teams with direct access to practice fields; athletic director, head coach and assistant coaches offices; athletic trainer’s office
The spacious lobby of the new Kings Mountain High field house will soon have plenty of furniture and other iitems for visitors to enjoy as they visit with coaches and other school personnel, and one wall holds an enormous recognition board listing the names of all companies and individuals that contributed to the project. There is room left for others who contribute in the future. $125,000 more is needed to fully fund the project.
The six living Kings Mountain High head football coaches attended Sunday’s open house at the new Mountaineer athletic field house. Left to right are Dan Brooks, Bob Jones, Ron Massey, Denny Hicks, Dave Farquharson and current head coach Greg Lloyd. and large training and taping rooms; a fully-equipped kitchen, film rooms, storage rooms, public rest rooms, players and staff rest rooms and many other features. The spacious lobby is impressive and will include furniture for visitors to use as they wait for appointments with the AD or coaches, with a huge KM Touchdown Club board on the wall listing the names of
all persons who have donated to the fund drive and with plenty of space remaining to add names of others wishing to donate the remaining $125,000 and put the project over the top. The outside front entrance is an arch way with huge “KM� lettering provided by the KMHS welding class, and a layered brick surface from the parking lot to the front door.
The school system has indicated that after the existing Bill Bates Field House is vacated it will renovate it for women’s sports. CCS last week graded off an area between the high school baseball and softball fields for a field house for softball. Last year, CCS built a concession stand/press box/restroom facility at the softball field.
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Winning state title and setting records a lifelong dream for Mountaineer swimmer Austin Toney As a little boy, Austin Toney noticed the KMHS swimming records on the pool wall and dreamed of one day his name being up on that board. Little did he know then, that one day when he left KMHS, he would have left his mark with four new records on that same board. Just a few years earlier he had received a flyer in fourth grade inviting him to try out for the local swim team, The Sharks Aquatic Club. It was love at first swim. Once Austin touched the water, his life was forever changed. Now, as a senior at Kings Mountain High School, Austin trains 25-28 hours a week with his club team, SwimMAC Carolina, in addition to having a normal high school schedule of AP and Honors Classes. Austin states "that time management has always been crucial for everything to work." He trains before and after school usually not getting home until late in the evenings. As summer approaches his training will only bevome more intensive. Austin will graduate this June as a NC Scholar, a Honor Student, a four time Scholar NCHSAA Athlete, a member of the National Honor Society, the Beta Club and the FCA. He is also a recent recipient if the Dover Foundation Scholarship. His Athletic Achievements include:
Breaststroke * 2011 3A NCHSAA State Qualifier, finished 12th in the 100 Breaststroke (competed while having the Flu) * Lettered all 4 years * 4 times All Conference * 4 times Regional and State Qualifier * 4 times MVP For US Swimming: * 2012-2013, 2013-2014 Scholastic All American * 2013 Speedo Winter Junior National Championships competed in the 100 and 200 Breaststroke; also swam as part of the 4x50 Medley Relay and the 200 Medley relay that finished 15th in the Nation * 2011- 2014 ESSZ Speedo Championship Series - 100 Breast, 200 Breast, 200 IM, 400 IM * 2012- 2014 SZ ESSZ Speedo Sectional Series - 100 Breast, 200 Breast, 200 IM, 400 IM,200 Free * In 2012 Austin had the opportunity to travel out to watch the Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska. There he was able to see the process for qualifying for the Olympic team. Over Christmas break this year, Austin went to train at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Each day would be long, filled with intense training, with a 3:55 AM wake up and a 10:00 PM lights out. He would spend numerous hours in the water; but also would fill the hours outside of the pool with drylands (weight lifting & exercise strength training) and class room instruction. Part of Austin’s training there had to do with the altitude. Austin would get the opportunity to meet Nathan Adrian (3 time Olympic gold medalist and American record holder in the 50 and 100 yard freestyles). Matt Grevers (6 time Olympic medalist) and Natalie Coughlin (12 time Olympic medal-
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AUSTIN TONEY ist) as they were also there training. In class, Austin learned from Jack Roach (Internationally recognized swimming coach and member of the 2012 USA Olympic Swim Team) who instructed them on the problem with fear, the process of focus, commitment, fun, and the need to be grateful. Austin also enjoyed Dave Denniston (NCAA champion and a 2004 Olympic hopeful who just missed making the team and 2008 U.S. Paralympic Swimming Team member) talk on hope, persistence, and being the best you. Dave also worked with Austin individually, in the water, with his breaststroke. Lastly, his own coaches, David Marsh and Pam Swander were also poolside. Austin learned a lot about himself, his training methods, nutrition, as well as the mental aspects of swimming competitively. While on his recruiting trip to Gardner Webb University, he really got to experience the University and liked everything about it. He admired the relationship that the swim team and the coaches had with each other.
He also appreciated the Christian atmosphere. He is a firm believer in the verse Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me." After looking at and visiting several other colleges, Austin said that he found that he could become the person he wanted to be at Gardner Webb University. Austin has signed to swim for Coach Mike Simpson and Gardner Webb University in the fall. He plans to obtain his degree in Exercise Science and take his education further as he wants to go into medicine either to become a Orthopaedic Surgeon or as a Physicians Assistant. Last month, Austin competed in the Arena Grand Prix in Mesa, Arizona over his Spring-break. This meet would feature 27 Olympic medalists from seven countries who have combined to win 97 medals (51 gold). Among the 500plus swimmers entered in the meet there were more than 40 members of the 2013-14 USA Swimming National team. This was the same meet that Michael Phelps came out of retirement to compete
in. Austin enjoyed watching his teammate, Olympian Ryan Lochte, out touch Michael in his 100 fly. This meet was a great experience and Austin came away from meet with 2 personal best times in the 100 fly and 50 Free. Next up for Austin is the 2014 Arena Grand Prix at Charlotte swim meet on May 15-18, 2014. There he will join several National Champions and Olympians from the USA and other countries, the best college teams, and some of the most accomplished high school athletes. Michael Phelps will once again return to Charlotte to compete. Some of the fastest swimmers in the world will be coming to Charlotte to swim. US Olympic medalists including Ryan Lochte, Allison Schmitt, Cullen Jones, Amanda Weir, Nick Thoman, Elizabeth Beisel, Tyler Clary, Anthony Ervin, Jessica Hardy, Matt McLean, Michael Phelps, Lauren Purdue, and Connor Dwyer have committed to the event, along with international Olympians Yannick Agnell (France), Ous Mellouli (Tunasia), and Kirsty Coventry (Zimbabwe). As his high school chapter comes to a close, this journey for Austin is far from over. Austin's future goals are to compete competitively for Gardner Webb University, to represent them at the NCAA's Division 1 level, go to Senior Nationals and to qualify for the Olympic Trials. When Austin is not swimming, he enjoys playing basketball with his friends, reading, watching movies, teaching swim lessons and just hanging out with his friends and family. Austin also volunteers with the NC Special Olympics every year. Austin wants to thank KMHS, all of his teachers, teammates, coaches and friends because without them this part of his journey would not have been possible.
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Kings Mountain third baseman Daniel Barrett makes sure R-S Central runner is not heading home before throwing to first in top of sixth inning in last week’s game at Lancaster Field. KM scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth to win 6-2.
KM beats Chase, R-S; hosts East Burke Friday Kings Mountain High’s baseball team defeated R-S Central and Chase last week to square their record at 10-all and pull to within one game of a break-even record in the SMAC. The Mountaineers, 7-8 in the SMAC and 10-10 overall, end their season Friday at home against East Burke. JV action begins at 4:30 and varsity at 7 p.m. Cameron Bullock’s suicide squeeze bunt scored Brandon Bell to break a 2-2 tie in the bottom of the sixth inning and the Mountaineers went on to defeat the Hilltoppers 62 Tuesday at Lancaster Field. After Bell’s leadoff single, the Mountaineers put down two perfectly-placed bunts before Bullock’s game winning suicide. Alex Grooms beat out a bunt that sent Bell to second, and Daniel Barrett hit a pop bump over a charging infield to load the bases. After Bell scored the go-ahead run, the Mountaineers added three insurance runs on a two-run single to left by Colby Crisp, a walk to Landon Bolin and Will Wilson’s RBI single to left.
Southpaw Alex Grooms came on in the top of the sixth to strike out the side on 12 pitches. Kings Mountain never trailed. Wilson singled and scored on an RBI single by Alex Reynolds in the first. Stevens singled and circled the bases when Bolin’s single to left got by the RS leftfielder. Bolin pitched the first five innings to get the 9-4 win at Chase Wednesday. He gave up just one earned run, scattered seven hits and fanned three. Grooms pitched the sixth and Reynolds the seventh. KM used a walk, hit batsman and RBI singles from Brarett and Bullock to take a 30 lead in the top of the first. The Mountaineers added two more runs in the fifth and three in the sixth to extend the lead. A Will Wilson solo home run in the seventh accounted for the final KM run. Reynolds had two doubles and Wilson also had two hits to lead KM’s 9-hit attack. Stevens had a two-run double in the sixth.
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Valentine, Leach, Pearson, softball champs inducted into Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame Saturday The Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame grew to 88 individuals and 17 teams before a packed house at Central United Methodist Church Christian Activities Center Saturday night. Outstanding KMHS athletes Mearl Valentine, Tim Leach and Chad Pearson were inducted at the 27th annual ceremony and were joined by one of the school’s greatest ever teams, the 2005 and 2006 state championship softball team. Suzanne Grayson inducted the team which posted an overall two-year record of 60-2 and established a number of school and NCHSAA records. The induction of Grayson’s teams completed the championship cycle for the retired teacher/coach/AD as she and all three of her state championship teams (the other being the 2001 volleyball team) are now members of the prestigious group. She introduced all of her players and gave a report on what they are doing today. Four players – Morgan Childers Caddell, LaRonda McClain, Brittney Thornburg and Kristin Funderburke – played four years of college softball. Several others signed and played college ball for a period of time before going in other directions. Childers still holds most of the pitching records at USC Upstate and McClain set a number of records at Wingate. Thornburg and Funderburke played at Catawba. Other members of the teams were Haley Barrett, who is now an assistant softball coach at KMHS; Kristin Cogdill, Laura Weigel, Courtney Tate Humphries, Casey Camp Loftin, Jessica Yarbro, Kala Buchanan, Amber Millwood Hutchins, Lauren Gaffney, Heather Hale Vernitsky, and Chastiti Falls. Coach Grayson, known for her no-nonsense, disciplined play in practice and games, said one of the most important things she did when she came to Kings Mountain was to bring Don Sweezy with her as assistant coach. “He was with me at Crest,” she noted. “I asked him if I came to Kings Mountain would he come with me and he said yes. He’s a great coach and has forgotten more softball than I’ll ever know.” The Lady Mountaineers began their quest for state championships by playing together as pre-teens in summer leagues. The 2005 team lost only one player (Weigel) and she was replaced in 2006 by Falls. “This team was special,” Grayson said. “Winning the state is fantastic but winning it back-to-back is phenomenal.” Grayson recalled when the players sat down to define their goals before the season they listed such things as “no stupid errors,” “no more than two physical or mental errors” and “no stupid throws.” The team practiced every possible offensive and defensive situation every day, and if someone made an error they all ran and did it all over again until they were perfect. While everyone who follows KM softball knows of Childers’ heroics on the mound (she pitched several perfect games and no-hitters and fanned well over 1,000 batters during her four-year prep career), but they may have been a bit surprised but very impressed when Grayson pointed out that the KM ladies stole 138 bases in ’05 and 85 in ’06. McClain,
the centerfielder who also set stolen base records at Wingate, recorded 53 during those two seasons, Tate had 49 and Camp 48. A big key to the team’s success, Grayson said, was playing tough competition. “When it comes to conference those games are set for you,” she said, “but in nonconference and tournaments you play the best teams you can find. In a lot of the preseason scrimmages and tournaments you can play as many times as you can in one day and as far as the state is concerned it counts as one game. We played as many games as we could. “Our players made the commitment to be good and they were always held accountable for what they did,” she noted. “If they did something they weren’t supposed to do, they ran.” Grayson reviewed the NCHSAA records the team set in 2006, including fewest runs scored in a season (2), most consecutive shutouts (19), total shutouts (28) and consecutive scoreless innings (136). Gary Stewart, who inducted Mearl Valentine, recalled his playing days as a football, basketball and baseball standout in the 1950s and how he helped lay the groundwork for many successful recreation programs in the city. Valentine was a fullback/linebacker on the first ever KMHS championship football team in 1955. After graduation, he has continued to work closely in sports as a coach, referee, organizer and participation in numerous organizations that promote sports. Valentine recalled beginning his football career as a sixth grader in the very first midget program in Kings Mountain. “Back then there were no weight limits,” he said. “You had to be a certain age. I was in the sixth grade and weighed 103 pounds and when we went down to the stadium to practice for the first time I got hit by a big boy and thought ‘what in the world am I doing here.” Valentine grew, though, and on the championship ’55 team he was one of only four players that weighed over 180 pounds. He punished people on both offense and defense. “College wasn’t in my plans,” he recalled. “Coach (Shu) Carlton wanted to start at JV team and Fred Withers was going to be the coach. He asked me if I’d be his assistant. But Jake Early (former Washington Senators catcher) wanted to start Pop Warner football in town and I decided to coach that.” Since that time Valentine has been involved in all sports in Kings Mountain as well as serving on committees and in organizations that through the years have been instrumental in establishing teams and programs that have served thousands of youngsters. He is still active as a KMHS supporter. He attends most of their games and is in the press box every Friday night as a spotter for the football announcers. “It has been a pleasure,” he said of his contributions. Tim Leach, an All-State pitcher for the 1980 championship KMHS baseball team, was inducted by his coach, Barry Gibson. “Tim was the most talented and most driven pitcher I’ve ever seen,” Gibson noted. “Coaches would be hesitant to tell you who’s the best when they’re still active in coaching, but I can tell you now that Tim Leach
was the best. He was an overpowering pitcher.” Gibson brought Leach up to the varsity early in his sophomore year, and the lefthander was an instant success. “He was good as a sophomore, better as a junior and his senior year, he really put on a show,” Gibson said. “There was none any better. “He loved to compete, he was talented, and very coachable,” Gibson said. “He was a team player and he was well-behaved on and off the field. “Tim had a talent that was very rare, in that he had the ability to put himself into the zone,” Gibson said. “He knew how to focus. Before his first game with us he was sitting on the bench. The other players were out on the field preparing, but he was sitting there by himself rocking back and forth. He was prepping himself to go out on the mound. (Assistant coach) Bud Bumgardner asked me, ‘what’s wrong with Leach, he’s in a trance or something,’ and I said, ‘no, that’s just Tim.’ He’d do it before every game. “In three years on varsity it was always the same. He’d do his thing in the dugout and then go out on the mound and never get rattled. He intimidated the opposition with a smoking live fastball and just a little bit of wildness. John Day, an umpire that called a lot of our games, said one day that that Tim’s fastball looked like an aspirin tablet riding on a hurricane. I said, ‘no, his fastball just has good manners. It’s telling the hitter good morning, good afternoon and goodnight.’” Leach made All-Conference three years in baseball and two in football. A tight end, he was the winner of the Fred Plonk Blocking Trophy on the 1978 and ’79 teams that featured future NFL star Kevin Mack, who was in the audience to see his teammate join him in the Hall of Fame. Leach was the 1980 conference Player of the Year, made all-state, and set school records for single game (19) and career strikeouts (313). His senior year ERA was 0.40. “Truly, he had a standalone, record-breaking career,” Gibson said. “That’s Hall of Fame credentials in anyone’s book.” Leach, now head football coach at East Rutherford Middle School, said “it’s truly an honor to be recognized by my hometown. I have a lot of good memories from playing sports here.” Leach said some of his most cherished memories happened every day after school when he and his friends played ball in a field behind their homes. “Each day I looked forward to the final bell at school so I could get home and play football and baseball,” he said. He said his uncles, Danny and Roy Whitaker, were instrumental in his early career and credited Coach Gibson, Bud Bumgardner and football coach Dan Brooks for developing him at the high school level. “They all helped me achieve and strive to be a better person,” he said. He said one of his fondest memories came his junior year when he hooked up with East Gaston, coached by KM’s Jerry Adams, and the Warriors’ ace pitcher Freddy Petty. “They were very competitive, and all three of my losses that year came at their hands,” Leach noted. The Warriors defeated the Mountaineers in a special one-game playoff for the See Valentine, 5B
Left to right, Mearl Valentine, Amy Pearson (representing her brother Chad), Suzanne Grayson (representing the 2005 and 2006 KMHS softball teams, and Tim Leach were inducted into the Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame Saturday night.
Members of the state championship 2005 and 2006 KMHS softball team pose with their plaque at Saturday’s Hall of Fame ceremony at Central United Methodist Church. Front row, left to right, coaches Don Sweezy and Suzanne Grayson, Kala Buchanan, LaRonda McClain, Jessica Yarbro, Kristin Funderburke and Kristin Cogdill. Second row, Heather Hale Vernitsky, Laura Weigel, Amber Millwood Hutchins, Casey Camp Loftin,Chastiti Falls, Lauren Gaffney and Brittney Thornburg. Back row, Haley Barrett, Morgan Childers Caddell and Courtney Tate Humphries.
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Mountaineer tennis team KMHS softball hosts East Burke falls in first playoff round Friday in regular season finale Kings Mountain High's tennis team made an early exit from the state tournament last week, falling to Weddington 6-0 at the KMHS courts. Coach Rick Henderson said his SMAC champions were in "unchartered territory" after winning their first conference title since 2008. "We faced a tough first round competitor," he said. "What I didn't know was that Weddington was a semifinalist in last year's state tournament. We were no match as Weddington
whipped us . Having been one of the three undefeated teams in the 32 teem draw in the 3A playoffs was quite an accomplishment for our tennis program, but in the end Weddington was a much stronger team." Friday, the West Regionals took place in Hendersonville and two Mountaineers (Isaiah Cole and Landon Irvin) took to the courts. Cole defeated his first round opponent by the score of 63, 6-4 but faced off agains the #4 seed Isaac Sluder of Tuscola in the second round
and lost 6-0, 6-4. Irvin lost out in the first round to Forestview freshman Justin Fulcomer 6-3, 76. Weddington match: Singles - Sahil Vass (W) d. Isaiah Cole 6-3, 6-2; Jackson Plyler (W) d. Dylan Irvin 6-0, 6-1; Derek Klingerman (W) d. Gibson Conner 6-2, 6-1; William Hatt (W) d. Landon Irvin 63, 6-2; Everett Haugh (W) d. Robert Baker 6-1, 6-0; Henry Hat (W) d. Dalton Cash 8-3.
Kings Mountain High athletic director Dustin Morehead leads a group of Mountaineer supporters on a tour of the school’s new field house Sunday afternoon.
Left to right, Ava Mack, David Brinkley, Carl Champion and Kevin Mack pose for a picture at the grand opening of the new KMHS field house Sunday. The Macks, who are great supporters of the field house and all Kings Mountain sports, came from Cleveland, Ohio to attend a weekend of activities that included the annual Kings Mountain Touchdown Club golf tournament on Friday, the Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday, and the unveiling of the new field house on Sunday.
Kings Mountain High's women's softball team has clinched the #1 3A playoff seed from the SMAC and will be hosting a first round game Wednesday, May 14 at Lancaster Field #3. There is a good chance that the Lady Mountaineers could host a second round, and possibly a third round game if they advance. The ladies ran their record to 10-5 in the SMAC and 13-5 overall Monday
Receiving awards at Saturday’s Hall of Fame ceremony were, left to right, Distinguished Service Award winners David Brinkley, Joe Hord and Jay Rhodes, and at right Austin Toney, winner of the Special Achievement Award which is given to any KMHS athlete or team that wins a state championship. Toney’s state title came in the 100 breast in the state 3A swimming championships.
VALENTINE: Leach, Pearson, softball champs inducted into Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame Saturday Southwestern Conference championship and advanced all the way to the state championship series. The Mountaineers went to the state the next year, with Leach’s only loss (he was 13-1 overall) coming in the state series at Greene Central. Former Mountaineer coach Dave Farquharson inducted Chad Pearson, UNC Greensboro head track and cross country coach who could not attend because of a track meet in California. Pearson was a two-time All-American runner at NC State after beginning his collegiate career at UNCAsheville.
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The Lady Mountaineers fell to Chase 9-3 in a SMAC game Wednesday.
Emily Hester led the KM hitting with 3-for-4 and Kassidy Hamrick went 2-for-3. Hester pitched five innings, allowing four earned runs on 10 hits with two walks and a strikeout. Mikeala Bell pitched one inning, giving up no runs, one hit and one walk. Kings Mountain closes out its regular season at home Friday with a 6 p.m. game with East Burke
Kings Mountain High student athletes receiving scholarships at Saturday’s Hall of Fame ceremony were, left to right, Mikayla Price, Molly Short, Monique Petty, Maddie Skeith, Mary Asgari and Cameron Bullock. Not pictured, Betzaira Saenz.
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Former Kings Mountain High football coach Ron Massey, left, and current coach Greg Lloyd are pictured at the open house of the new Kings Mountain High field house Sunday afternoon. Massey is now head coach at Piedmont High School in Monroe. Massey’s Kannapolis team and Lloyd’s Kings Mountain team met in the Wesern NC championship game at John Gamble Stadium in 2008.
with a 7-2 victory over R-S Central. Emily Hester and Molly Short led the hitting with two hits and two RBI each. Leah Herndon also contributed two hits. Hester went the distance on the mound, giving up just two runs on seven hits and fanning two.
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Farquharson pointed out that Pearson’s senior year at KMHS he was running in the state meet and hoping to get an offer from UNC or Florida State. When the offer didn’t come he settled on UNCA. UNC and NC State chose to make offers to two other runners in the field. Farquharson recalled that Pearson won the Big South championship in two events, but was not happy at UNCA. “He ran in invitational meets at UNC and NC State and beat both of the young men who had beaten him in high school,� Farquharson noted. “I was blessed to have the opportunity to coach
him,� Farquharson said. “We had a string where we had three runners break the mile record – first Ryan Hollifield, then his brother Andy, and then Chad. It was an honor to have the opportunity to coach Chad Pearson.� Pearson’s sister, Amy, read a letter that Pearson wrote expressing his thanks to the Hall of Fame for inducting him, and also kind words for Coach Farquharson, John Foster, former KMHS assistant coach DJ Williams and others that helped him along the way. He said in the letter that making his hometown Hall of Fame was a “dream come true.�
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Kickers beat R-S 4-1
Kings Mountain got two goals and an assist from Jamie Slater in a 4-1 victory over R-S Central Monday at John Gamble Stadium. The win improved the Lady Mountaineers' record to 12-3 in the SMAC and 13-4 overall. They were
scheduled to play at Stuart Cramer yesterday. Virginia Dellinger scored a goal and had an assist, Mary Asgari scored a goal and MC Dellinger added an assist in the win over RS. Ashley Rhom was in goal.
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Touchdown Club golf tourney nets $18,000 Two teams shot 19under-par 53 to share the championship in the annual Kings Mountain Touchdown Club golf tournament Friday at Kings Mountain Country Club. Winners were the teams of Johnny Gamble, Robert Scism, Rick Hord and Brad Wilson; and Chris Jolly, Gerald Putnam and John Byron Gamble. Winners of the third flight were KMHS principal Ronny Funderburke, his dad Gene Funderburke, his brother-in-law Chris Murray and his son, Chris Murray Jr. Flight four winners were Matt Bailey, Richard Bailey, Jason Butler and Trey Vance. Kevin Champion, William George, Justin Champion and Kenny Walker won flight five. Closest to the hole winners were Brad Wilson on 8 and 17, Jeff Cloninger on 5 and Ken Nantz on 12. Nantz also had the longest drive by a senior golfer. Doug Burch and Anne Brooks had the longest drives for non-seniors. David Brinkley, president of the Touchdown Club, said that even though the number of teams were down this year from 30 to 28, the tournament was the most successful ever because of the additional sponsors that supported it. The tournament brought in $21,660 with a net profit of over $18,000 which will go toward the cost of the new Kings Mountain High School field house.
Kings Mountain High principal Ronny Funderburke putts on hole six as his father, Gene, stands behind to look at the break during Fridayʼs Kings Mountain Touchdown Club golf tournament at Kings Mountain Country Club. The Funderburkes and their partners, Chris Murray Sr. and Chris Murray Jr., won the third flight. Left, David Brinkley Jr. tees off on hole #3 during Fridayʼs KM Touchdown Club golf tournament at Kings Mountain Country Club. Right, Mike Trammell chips onto the 6th green. Tournament proceeds go to the new KMHS field house.
Howze, Jones win 25th annual KMCC Member-Member tourney Kings Mountain Country Club held its 25th annual Member-Member Tournament on May 3-4 with 30 members participating in the Silver Anniversary event. First place honors in the Championship Flight were taken by Gary Howze and Bryan Jones who defeated Chuck Tabor and Matt Short in a playoff . Both teams shot 126 in regulation play. The First Flight winners also had to be determined by a playoff, with two teams shooting a 138. Father and son, Toney Wells and Bryant Wells, took first place and Ronnie Murphy and Larry Dunn took second place.
The Second Flight was won by grandfather and grandson, Stoney Jackson and Josh Etters, who shot a 148. Second place went to Brent Guinn and Bill Trautman who shot a 149. “Closest To The Pin” winners on Saturday were Hunter Cooke – Hole #5; Gary Howze – Hole #8; Brad Myers – Hole #12; and Tony Cooke – Hole #17. Sunday’s “Closest To The Pin” winners were Eric Spicer – Hole #5; Gary Howze – Hole #8; Bill Trautman – Hole #12; and Tommy Padgett – Hole #17.
Three Mountaineer golfers compete in West Regional hree Kings Mountain High golfers competed in Monday’s Western Regional tournament at Cedar Rock Country Club in Lenoir. None of them qualified for next week’s state championship. Miles Robinson led the Mountaineer trio with an 83. Carson Bailey shot 88 and Dawson Adams 90.
“All three golfers played hard and put forth their best effort on a difficult course,” said KM Coach Kevin Moss. “They all played well early in their round. “Miles played his first nine holes at one over part. This was Miles’ second consecutive year playing in the regional tournament and he played much better this year compared to last year. He
CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING AND ZONNING BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2014 – 5:30 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY, MAY 27 – 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL CASE NO. CUR-1-4-14 Bill L. Condrey, Carolyn Condrey and Mary Yarbro Heirs are requesting to rezone properties located approximately at 1103 Shelby Road (Parcel 11964), 1105 Shelby Road (Parcel 56568), 102 W. Gold Street Extension (Parcel 58213) and 1100 West Gold Street Extension (11963) from R-10 to Conditional Use General Business (CUR-G-B). A list of uses permitted in the specific application may be obtained at the Planning Department or you may call 704-734-4595 for additional information. You are welcome to attend the Planning and Zoning Board meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 and the City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 6:00 pm to express your opinion on the application. KMH-3599
had a good day going until the last four holes. “Dawson started off really well by chipping in for a birdie on his very first hole and continued to play well for the next three holes. “Carson started the day paring three of the first four holes. Both Dawson and Carson went through stretches of good and bad play, Being freshmen, both gained valuable experience being paired up with some of the top players in the state and getting the opportunity to compete and play with these players will show them what they need to work on to get to a higher level of play. “I want to thank John McGinnis, Sylvia Neisler, Jean Walker and the Kings Mountain Country Club for their continued support of our golf program at KMHS,” Moss said. “They are always willing to work with and accommodate our golf program with daily practices and the hosting of matches.”
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Legals NORTH CAROLINA-IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE -SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CLEVELAND COUNTY-BEFORE THE CLERK 13 SP 173 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST FROM VENTURE II INVEST INC., DATED DECEMBER 6, 2006, RECORDED IN BOOK 1506, PAGE 803, CLEVELAND COUNTY REGISTRY AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to an order entered May 15, 2013, in the Superior Court for Cleveland County, and the power of sale contained in the captioned deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”), the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at auction, to the highest bidder for cash, AT THE COURTHOUSE DOOR IN SHELBY, CLEVELAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ON MAY 14, 2014 AT 10:00 A.M. the real estate and the improvements thereon secured by the Deed of Trust, less and except any of such property released from the lien of the deed of trust prior to the date of this sale, lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in Number Nine (9) Township, Cleveland County, N.C., being located on the West side of NC Highway 18 (Fallston Road), and on the South side of Boggs Road, being bounded on the South and West by Elliott, and being described by metes and bounds as follows: Beginning at a magnetic nail set in or just East of the centerline of the right of way of NC Highway 18 (Fallston Road), Northeast corner of the Jean Y. Elliott property; thence with Elliott’s North line, North 88-01-04 West 347.44 feet to an iron set; thence North 4435-32 East 49.50 feet to an iron set; thence North 00-35-04 West 83.44 feet to a magnetic nail set in the centerline of the right of way of Boggs Road; thence with the centerline of the right of way of Boggs Road, South 89-54-28 East 310.73 feet to a magnetic nail set in the centerline of the right of way of NC Highway 18; thence along or near the centerline of the right of way of NC Highway 18, South 01-08-53 East 130.23 feet to the point of Beginning, containing .90 acres more or less, according to a survey by Forest H. Houser, R.L.S., dated May 9, 2006. Title reference: Book 1174, Page 772, Cleveland County Registry. In the Trustee’s sole discretion, the sale may be delayed for up to one (1) hour as provided in Section 45-21.23 of the North Carolina General Statutes. The record owner of the real property not
more than ten days prior to the date hereof is Venture II Invest Inc. A five percent cash deposit, or a cash deposit of $750.00, whichever is greater, will be required of the last and highest bidder. The balance of the bid purchase price shall be due in full in cash or certified funds at a closing to take place within thirty (30) days of the date of sale. The undersigned Substitute Trustee shall convey title to the property by nonwarranty deed. This sale will be made subject to all prior liens of record, if any, and to all unpaid ad valorem taxes and special assessments, if any, which became a lien subsequent to the recordation of the Deed of Trust. This sale will be further subject to the right, if any, of the United States of America to redeem the above-described property for a period of 120 days following the date when the final upset bid period has run. The purchaser of the property described above shall pay the Clerk’s Commissions in the amount of $.45 per $100.00 of the purchase price (up to a maximum amount of $500.00), required by Section 7A308(a)(1) of the North Carolina General Statutes. If the purchaser of the above described property is someone other than the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust, the purchaser shall also pay, to the extent applicable, the land transfer tax in the amount of one percent (1%) of the purchase price. To the extent this sale involves residential property with less than fifteen (15) rental units, you are hereby notified of the following: (a.) An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to Section 45-21.29 of the North Carolina General Statutes in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold; and (b.) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. This 10th day of April, 2014. John W. Fletcher, III, Esq. Substitute Trustee 719 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203 Telephone: (704) 372-5600 KMH3598 (4/30 & 5/07/14)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF KATHLEEN B. HERNDON Having qualified on the 26th day of March as Executrix of the Estate of Kathleen B. Herndon, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned Sandra S. Wil-
son. Executrix, on or before the 16th day of July, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 16th day of April, 2014. Sandra S. Wilson, Executrix 911 Sharon Drive Kings Mountain , North Carolina 28086 KMH3597 (4/16,23,30 & 5/0714)
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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.
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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. 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. KINGS MOUNTAIN ROTARY CLUB Every Thursday, noon, at the Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King St. 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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Mountain during lunch hours. An inspirational devotion is provided. For more information call 704-472-4403. 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.
SPECIAL EVENTS CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN SPECIAL EVENTS - Over the Mountain Triathlon May 17; Memorial Day observance May 26. KINGS MOUNTAIN GATEWAY TRAILS, Inc., 807 Battleground Ave., ½ mile from downtown Kings Mountain, 704739-4755 – in celebration of being designated a National Recreation Trail August 2013. 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. CHARLOTTE FOLK SOCIETY- second Friday gatherings at 7:30 p.m., family friendly and free at Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Ave., front doors open at 7 p.m., free parking. www.folksociety.org or call 704-563-7080. 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. 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. NEW BEGINNER LINE DANCES Beginners Line Dance classes are taught by Archie Cherpak each Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. at the Patrick Center. 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.
HOSPICE The Hospice Store - Located at 323 E. Marion Street beside Dollar General near Uptown Shelby. Please call Angela Jones at 704-751-3530 if you have items to donate or for volunteer opportunities. Store Hours: Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 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 - 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. Admission is free. FRIDAY, MAY 23- 6 p.m. – “A Passel of Hate,’’ a lecture and book signing by Joe Epley whose gripping story captures the triumphs and tragedies of the lives surrounding the Battle of Kings Mountain. Admission is free. FRIDAY, JUNE 27 AT 6 P.M. – Little known and fascinating facts about the Battle of Kings Mountain- lecture and book signing by Robert Dunkerly. Admission is free. 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. “I AM WOMAN” art competition and exhibit May 1-June 20. 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. Have fun and make friends at this unique book club, a gathering of different ages and varied tastes. 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. Unless otherwise listed, all events will be at the Mauney Memorial Library, 100 S. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain. 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. CHARLOTTE FOLK SOCIETY- second Friday gatherings at 7:30 p.m., family friendly and free at Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Ave., front doors open at 7 p.m., free parking. www.folksociety.org or call 704-563-7080. 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.
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SUPT. DR. BRUCE BOYLES congratulates his son, Will Boyles, and other scholars in line as Mayor Rick Murphrey waits to congratulate KMHS senior scholars.
CHANDLER CHAMPION is congratulated by Supt. Dr. Bruce Boyles at the recent senior scholars banquet which included a $500 scholarship to every graduating senior with a 4.0 or better cumulative grade point average from the Cleveland County Schools Educational Foundation’s A. Mickey Church scholarship program. Photos by LISA ZYBLE
Senior scholars win scholarships The Cleveland County Schools held its 10th annual Senior Scholars Banquet Thursday at Shelby’s LeGrand Center where 66 Kings Mountain High School students were honored and received scholarships from the Cleveland County Educational Foundation’s A Mickey Church scholarship program for maintaining 4.0 or higher GPAs. After welcome messages from Dr. George Litton and Jamey Davis, president and vice president of the Cleveland County Schools Foundation Board of Directors, and a greeting from the Board of Education via its vice chair Shearra Miller, school board members and other school officials, including superintendent Dr. Bruce Boyles, presented the $500 scholarships to more than 220 area seniors. The Kings Mountain students among the recipients were: Brittani N. Bridges, Rebekah F. Bridges, Artaysia S. Brooks, Justice J. Brown, Cameron D. Bullock, Spencer
M. Burton, Cynthia Y. Carcamo, Chandler W. Champion, Nicholas M. Chanthavong, Ashley M. Chapman, Hannah M. Christenbury, Michael I. Cole, Tionja J. Crumpton, Mason L. Dellinger, Hattie B. Dover, Katie M. Ellis, Caje J. Etters, Natalie E. Fedyschyn, Mason E. Fleisher, Elaina N. Francis, Annamarie I. Fulbright, Adrienne R. Green, Alex E. Grooms, Lyndsay J. Henderson, Nicholas A. Lease, Vincent J. Lewis, Donnie B. Malaythong, Haley A. McDougal, Harsh J. Patel, Radhiyka K. Patel, Mitchell R. Peeler, Jordyn D. Peterson, Elizabeth M. Petty, Madison M. Pillado, Mikayla R. Price, Becca N. Robinson, Mary K. Robinson, Taylor L. Rogers, Betzaira N. Saenz, Zackery A. Saldo, Jayna Sananikone, Adam D. Satterfield, Molly E. Short, Morgan A. Short, Madeline M. Skeith, Destinee L. Smith, Jonmark D. Smith, Taquisha P. Smith, Kelton L. Stone, Taylor N. Thrift, Austin P. Toney, Paige E. Velez, Caroline J. Waters, Emily N. Wilson
and Jack E. Zyble. The scholarships and awards ceremony were supported by more than 75 sponsors, including businesses, organizations and individuals. The Benefactor Sponsors – those giving more than $1,000 – were Allen Tate Real Estate, American Restoration, Boulevard Animal Hospital, C&C Scrap Iron and Metal, Carolina Farm Credit, City of Kings Mountain, Cleveland Assoc. of Govt. Officials, Cleveland Community HealthCare System, Community First Media, Carolyn DeBrew, Carl and Doris Dedmon, Chuck and Becky Earley, Duke Energy, Family of Sonny and Teresa Huggins, J. Morgan Company, Laughlin Furniture Outlet, Machine Builders and Design, North Shelby School, Shelby Intermediate School Parent Teacher Organization, Doug Shytles and Mark Shytles, Springmore Elementary, Turner Trucking Company, Walmart Distribution, Walmart Supercenter, and Wells Fargo Bank.
Food establishments inspected
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Six food establishments were among those in the county inspected by the Cleveland County Health Department April 21-25. They included: Rhonda Kitchen, S. Battleground Ave., 97.0; Taco Bell, York Road, 98.0; The Clubhouse at Kings Mountain Country Club, 91.5; Yamato Express II, Shelby Road, 96.0 Scism BBQ Ribs, Shelby Road, 98.0; and Tobacco Barn, 95.5.
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Vicki got a new sweater for Mother’s day. Her son Max chipped in $17.50. Her other son, Jacob, gave $15.00. Which sweater did they buy?
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