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Dear to step in as interim county manager ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
Retired County Manager David Dear is expected to step into his former job with the county – this time as interim manager – until a manager is hired to replace Eddie Bailes who unexpectedly left the position last week. The formal hiring of Dear and the beginning of advertisement for the permanent position was on the agenda of last night’s commissioner meeting in Shelby. Bailes unexpectedly resigned
April 30 for personal reasons, according to Ronnie Hawkins, chairman of the county board of commissioners. David Dear Bailes contract had an annual salary of $159,000 and was to roll over in July following annual evaluation, according to Hawkins. Hawkins said Bailes gave no in-
dication for his resignation, citing only personal reasons. “He is a nice guy and we wish him well,� said Hawkins. Eddie Bailes “ V i c e Chairman Jason Falls and I talked with Eddie last Tuesday morning and his resignation came as a shock,� said Hawkins, who said board members and department
heads were notified and he announced the resignation at the close of the April 30 work session. A motion was made at last week’s work session for Hawkins to serve as chief operations officer until the position was filled. “It’s been a busy week,� he said. Bailes and Financial Officer Chris Crepps were already working and just needed to plug in the numbers on the 2013-2014 budget, according to Hawkins. He said that Dear, who retired two years ago as manager, had agreed to assist during
county budget planning. Bailes served two years as county manager and, before becoming assistant manager, was HR Director for a number of years. David Dear had been multi-tasking for the county before Kristin Fletcher came on board in economic development and, since his retirement two years ago, has been employed by the county under the economic development umbrella. “David will be stepping out of that role for a while to serve as interim manager,� confirmed Hawkins.
Celebrating survivors!
Hall of Fame induction Saturday
Faunce gets rezoning ELIZABETH STEWART
Three state champions and a Kings Mountain man who reached the pinnacle of the sports writing profession will be inducted into the Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame at its 26th annual induction ceremony Saturday, May 11 at 6 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church. This year’s inductees, all of whom were elected on the first ballot, include: -Kings Mountain High’s first state wrestling champion and current Kings Mountain Middle School coach Alfred Ash; -A state champion in both the shot and
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See HALL OF FAME, 8A The survivors lap of the 15th annual Relay for Life Friday was led by the CC Marine Honor Guard and cancer survivors Charles Burns and Glenda Terry, brother and sister of KM Fire Chief Frank Burns.
Rules set for Senior Center Relay for Life a success!
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Rules and regulations for rent or lease of city-owned H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center, for a special event at which beer and wine would be served, were set by city Council Tuesday. The rules stipulate that the holidays of New Year’s Eve, July 4th, and Halloween will not be days at which the Center will be rented, if beer and/or wine might be served. The rules specify that the applicant must obtain an ABC permit and liability insurance, pay a $300 deposit in event of damage to the building with a refund if no damage is done; and pay the salary or salaries of a sworn police officer on duty at the event. Handouts in the form of applicable materials will be given to all who apply at the Senior Center. Questions or assistance in locating the proper applications and/or signing off on the law enforcement requirements should be directed to Sgt. Lisa Proctor or Cpl. Todd McDougal at the Kings Mountain Police Department, 704-734-0444.
Over 10K raised at Friday night’s event by DAVID BLANTON Hundreds of people – cancer survivors, their relatives and those honoring the memories of lives taken by the dangerous disease – braved cool and windy weather and poured in to the Kings Mountain Walking Track Friday for the 15th annual Relay For Life. Revelers and organizers capped the night with a series of singing and dance productions put on by the Kings Mountain
High School Chorus’ Kings Revue, local Zumba instructors and Step-N-Out Dance Productions, a youth dance troupe, and a hilltop fireworks extravaganza that signaled the end of the fundraising event, which in one night alone raised more than $10,000, according to organizers. The spirit of the evening, which ran from 5 p.m. to midnight, was one of hope and determination in a race against an illness that has shattered so
many families, not just in this community but across the globe. “They really worked hard. They said ‘I’m not good at this.’ Then they’d go out and sell 20 [raffle tickets] in a day� said Sharon Eaker, a staff member and captain of Kings Mountain’s Patrick Senior Center team. “That is very inspiring.� Although it was the center’s first year getting involved in Relay for Life, its members and See RELAY, 7A
Green to bring the ‘Promise’ to Cleveland County ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
Spruce Street now one-way It’s now one-way traffic on Spruce Street (in front of the fire department) from Cherokee Street east to Regal Drive. New signs are going up and a drop box will soon be located on the street for residents paying utility bills. This change is an effort to resolve the heavy traffic on the 15th and 25th of each month when utility customers are lined up at city hall to pay bills. The one-way traffic would not interfere with fire department vehicles. Chief Frank Burns said the change would eliminate cut through traffic. Both Burns and Police Chief Melvin Proctor said one-way traffic on Spruce from Cherokee East to Regal Drive would be the safest option.
Willie Green, a former NFL player, plans to bring the Cleveland County Promise to the area. The Promise is a free scholaship to every student that goes on to college after graduating from a CC high school.
Willie Aaron Green, 47, former NFL football pro from Kings Mountain, says everything happens for a reason and Cleveland County Promise is this area’s “second chance for many families.’’ Excited about the potential success, Green says “Cleveland will be the envy of every other county in the state.� Green has founded and is CEO of a non-profit organization called the Cleveland County Promise with an eye to providing free scholarships to every Cleveland County student who graduates from high school. It’s an ambitious project but Green says in each school in towns where the program
is available the response in financial backing has been tremendous and a financial aid and career advisor helps students fill out all the forms and sets up trips to visit colleges. Gragg & Gragg has donated office space for the program at 1137 Marion Street, No. 102, Shelby, and Cleveland County Schools is offering a classroom at each high school for career and financial advisors to work with students. Donations from private donors and businesses makes the program possible. Green has seen huge success particularly in El Dorado, Arkansas where the school dropout rate was high. As a result of the program test scores went out the roof.
By 6-1 the Kings Mountain City Council last Tuesday rezoned–over opposition of West End Neighborhood– the property owned by Faunce Properties bounded by West Mountain Street, Phifer Road and West King Street. Ward V commissioner Keith Miller cast the “no� vote. A protest petition filed by property owners required six “for� votes to rezone the piece of property that the developer sees as a business corner. After the meeting several residents said that the property dispute had been going on “long enough� and city council was tired “of it.� The rezoning case first appeared before city council five years ago when Walgreens approached Kings Mountain businessman David Faunce about purchasing the property for a drug store. Over the years Faunce has changed the zoning request several times and the most recent change – approved during public hearing last Tuesday – was from residential to conditional use office permit, allowing only for medical or non-medical uses. During the lengthy process the city planning department asked representatives of West End Neighborhood to work with the city and the developer and address the concerns in an effort to resolve them for both home owners and the property owner. “The interest of homeowners should take precedence over commercial development,� members of the West End Neighborhood wrote city council members in a memorandum prior to the meeting, and reiterated concerns during public hearing. The proposed new building’s height and width and See FAUNCE, 6A
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â– OBITUARIES Steve Duncan He was a Golden Glove boxer KINGS MOUNTAIN Steve Duncan, 70, resident of Kings Mountain, NC, died May 6, 2013 at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia, NC. He was born in Rutherford County, NC to the late Manus and Lillie Murray Duncan. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Aileen Patrick Duncan. He was retired from Anvil Knitwear after 45 years of service. Mr. Duncan enjoyed reading his Bible, hunting, fishing, golf, and working on motors. He was a Golden Glove Boxer, and always willing to say what he thought. He is survived by his
Cathy Jetton Tucker KINGS MOUNTAIN Cathy Jetton Tucker, age 53, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Kings Mountain
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niece, Debra H. Spencer and husband, Robert “Rob� Spencer, Grover, NC. and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Thursday, May 9, 2013, at 4 p.m. Pastor Robbie Stinson will officiate and interment will be in Mountain Rest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2013 prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, North Carolina A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.
Harris Funeral Home Hospital. A celebration of her life was held at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel Saturday, May 4, at 11 a.m.
William L. Goforth U.S. Marine Corps veteran ALBEMARLE - William Longstreet Goforth, 81, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at CMC Northeast in Concord, NC. His memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 3, at First Presbyterian Church, Albemarle, with Rev. Elizabeth Ayscue officiating. The family received friends at Stanly Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. and also following the service at the church. Born May 27, 1931 in Kings Mountain, NC he was the son of the late Rufus Hall Goforth and Georgia Barber Goforth. He was retired after 20 years with the NC State Highway Patrol and 15 years with the NC License and Theft Division. A veteran of the US Marine Corps, Mr. Goforth was a 50-year member of First Presbyterian Church in Albemarle where he served as deacon, a Past Master and 50-year member
of Albemarle Masonic Lodge # 703 A. F. & A. M., and a past president and member of the Stanly County Shrine Club. He is survived by his wife Ruth; children, Michael S. Goforth of Albemarle, Laura G. Tucker of Berryville, VA, and Brady Hall Goforth of Burlington, NC; brother, Raymond Goforth of Myrtle Beach, SC; sister, Elaine Clack of Niceville, FL; five grandchildren, Melissa, Joshua, Jason, Kaitlyn, and Preston; six great-grandchildren; Honor, Nia, Jayden, Gresham, Emily, and Brooke. A brother, Robert Goforth, preceded him in death. The family requests that memorials be made to First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 1578, Albemarle, NC 28002, Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605, or online at www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org Stanly Funeral Home, Inc. of Albemarle, N.C. is entrusted with arrangements. Please share condolences at www.StanlyFuneralHome.com
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Alley, domestic violence, assault, no bond. CITATIONS APRIL 26: A 17-yearold student was cited for causing a public disturbance at Kings Mountain High School. APRIL 29: Larlee Geter, 59, Shelby, no inspection, expired tag. APRIL 29: David Castillo, 38, 206 Mountain Terrace Ln, no operator’s license, red light violation. MAY 1: Melody Wilson, 36, Shelby, expired tag. MAY 2: Montriomphe O. Thomas, 29, 5 Chesterfield Ct, revoked license, expired tag, faulty equipment, headlights. INCIDENTS APRIL 28: One Stop 125, 2021 Shelby Rd., reported that a customer pumped 30.52 gallons of gasoline and left without paying. MAY 1: A resident of Kings Falls Ct. reported theft of a 54-inch TV set from a storage unit. MAY 1: A resident of Gastonia reported theft of a
microwave oven from a residence on Morris St. MAY 2: A resident of Bessemer City said someone disarmed the alarm on his locked car and took two debit cards. WRECKS APRIL 15: Office B. L. Wilkinson said Jacquelyn May Dulude of Shelby, operating a 2004 Pontiac, was driving east on the US 74 bypass from the NC 216 off ramp, changed lanes, and hit a 2013 Honda operated by David McCracken, Jr. of Fallston. Property damages were estimated at $6300. APRIL 23: Officer Chris McKnight said Dylan Hewatt, 323 Range Rd 1, driving a 2000 Chevrolet, struck a 2012 Nissan operated by Deborah Edwards, 155 Little Country Ln, in the parking lot of Circle P on Phifer Road. Property damages were minor. APRIL 26: Officer B. L. Wilkinson said Jackie Capps, Bessemer City, reported his 2003 Honda was struck by a hit and run driver in the parking lot of KM Family YMCA doing slight damages. APRIL 27: Officer David Warlick cited Jarrett Antonio McAbee, Bessemer City, with exceeding safe speed after his 2004 Nissan struck a 2003 Dodge operated by William Kimray of Shelby. Property damages were estimated at $3500.
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APRIL 28: Officer K. L. Putnam said a 2006 Suzuki operated by Kami Williams, 115 Wooding Place, hydroplaned on the US 74 bypass and the vehicle struck and damaged a guardrail. Property damages were estimated at $2,000. APRIL 28: Officer Chris Tate said Marah Shelby of Gastonia, operating a 2007 Hyundai, backed from the gas pumps at Battleground BP and struck a 1998 Dodge operated by Sammy Gann of Shelby. Property damages were estimated at $1900. APRIL 28: Officer K. L. Putnam said a 16-year-old driver lost control of a 2004 Chevrolet that traveled down an embankment, striking trees and bushes. Property damage was estimated at $1,000. APRIL 29: Officer B. M. Black said Crystal Bradley, Lincolnton, failed to yield the right of way in her 1988 Chevrolet and hit a 1999 Chevrolet operated by Lacey Cordell, 236 East End Dr. The accident happened on West Gold St. Property damages were estimated at $3200. APRIL 30: Officer B. M. Black said Jack Chaney, 602 Woodside Dr., was operating a 2009 Dodge on East Gold St. and rearended a 2007 Dodge operated by Ralph Mullinax of Gastonia. Property damages were estimated at $4500. APRIL 30: Officer Jason Dee said Chase Gibson, 809 Linwood Rd., operating a 2008 Ford owned by the City of Kings Mountain, backed into a parked 2001 STLG owned by the City of Kings Mountain in the parking lot of Public Works on Piedmont Ave. Property damages were estimated at $2,000.
Ruth Blanton Greene Enjoyed working in her gardens and making quilts KINGS MOUNTAIN Ruth Blanton Greene, 90, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013, at her home, s u r rounded by her family. She had been in declining health for the last eight months. She was born in Cleveland County, the eldest child born to the late L. Newton and Eunice R. Blanton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Otis W. Greene, four brothers and five sisters. Ruth was a former employee of Margrace Mill where she worked as a weaver from 1944 until 1970, and Doran Mills in Shelby from 1970 until her retirement in 1985. She enjoyed working in her flowerbeds, growing vegetables in her garden, and making quilts and selling them at the Patrick Senior Center in Kings Mountain as well as at Pioneer Days. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Jeff Carley and Dr. Kaytay Bouttamy, to Betty Hughes, who took care of Mom during her last days
and to Hospice nurses, Christine, Laura and Pat, Donna, Debbie, Nita and Emily. Survivors include a son, Dean Greene and wife Alice, Concord; daughters, Sylvia “Sis� Bridges and husband Jay, Kings Mountain, Joyce Ratley and husband Giles, Lincolnton, Linda Greene, Kings Mountain and Bill Lail, Grover; a sister, Hazel Bowen, Kings Mountain; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; special friend, Tommy Bumgardner; and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Kings Mountain Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m., with Rev. Herman Green, officiating. Visitation was 2 - 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5, prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain. Interment was at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150. A guest register is available at www.harrisfunerals.com Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
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David ‘Charlie’ Wallace, the pastor of David Baptist Church in KM, is pictured above with his family; including his wife Emily and children (l-r) Abigail, Jackson, and Annabeth. ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
“We stepped out in faith and God has blessed our congregation,’’ says Rev. Charles Wallace, pastor of David Baptist Church. Wallace says his congregation is looking at “building down the road in the future� but for now the church is holding two worship services on the Sabbath. He preaches at 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. and both services are well attended. In April 2011 the church decided to add another service because of increased attendance, not only in the sanctuary but in the Sunday
school and the pastor says “everything is working out well.� Mid-week service and children and youth missions is held at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and a Sunday 6 p.m. discipleship class and AWANA program for youth is followed by worship service at 7 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held in July and children can sign up for the program at a booth at the Bethware Community Fair in June. David Baptist Church is located across from the school on Shelby Road. Wallace, 34, who likes to be called Charlie, graduated See WALLACE, 5A
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National Day of Prayer celebrated in KM ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
Breakfast started off Day of Prayer “I am a Christian and I would be highly offended if prayers offered to God did not end ‘in Jesus’ name, there would be no answer.” The speaker was Dr. Ron Baity of Winston-Salem, President of ‘Return America,’ a grassroots organization with a battle cry for a return of moral sanity to the nation he told a large gathering for Kings Mountain Day of Prayer at Family Worship Center Thursday morning. Chaplain of a WinstonSalem Fire Department and Pastor of Berean Baptist Church, he said he was asked to open the N.C. Legislature with prayer several years ago and was told he could not close the prayer “ In Jesus’ name” because “it could offend someone.” “I don’t deny my Lord,” he said he told the Legislative Chamber secretary. He said he was permitted to offer prayer for only one meeting. For several years ‘Return America’ has rallied thousands of people from across the state to stand up for sanctity of marriage, to protect the unborn, from Biblical
morality to religious liberty. Among their many endeavors, Return America has recently played a major role in helping the North Carolina Marriage amendment come out of the Senate to allow the people of North Carolina to vote for the protection of traditional marriage. “It’s refreshing to be in Kings Mountain and around a pastor (Rev. Roger Woodard) with a backbone and hear a mayor (Rick Murphrey) talk about Jesus and see police, firemen and 9-1-1 personnel in the audience and Christians stand up and be counted,” said Baity. Quoting Woodrow Wilson, he said, “a nation that does not know where it came from cannot know where it’s going,” challenging what he termed a dilemma: separation of church and state, and basing his remarks on the history of the nation, including Bible history. Moses, Elijah, Nathan, and John the Baptist, for instance, all got involved in politics, even in the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. “Our problem today is that we have the truth on ice – the liberal establishment will persecute us if we take a stand. Jesus Christ was truth and they crucified Him.” He said that Thomas Jefferson worshipped with 2,000 each week inside the nation’s capitol building where a Bishop from North Carolina preached two hours
without notes. A US military band provided music and Congress allocated the money for the songbooks. He said the first recorded prayer in government was “All this we ask and through the merits of Jesus Christ, in the name of Jesus Christ.” Prayers were offered by Rev. John Heath, pastor of East Kings Mountain Church of God; Rev. Doug Allen, pastor of Penley’s Chapel; and Bobby Callahan, East Flat Rock Church of God. Sophia Kellstrom, Jr. Teen Miss North Carolina, daughter of Gary and Molora Kellstrom and granddaughter of Pastor Roger and Margaret Woodard, sang “The National Anthem.” Mayor Rick Murphrey brought greetings and talked about “Choices.” He said that life is made up of choices but most importantly is our relation to God. “Choices can become a habit, build our character, or be our destiny.” The mayor recognized city councilmen Dean Spears and Keith Miller, City Manager Marilyn Sellers, department heads and other city employees present for the breakfast. Molora, a renowned vocalist who has appeared in concerts and churches all over the country, presented special music.
Celebration continued with noon-time prayer service The Christian flag and the Stars and Stripes stand for values we cherish and were featured at the annual National Day of Prayer service in Kings Mountain Thursday at noon at City Hall. Rev. James T. Lochridge, Jr., President of the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association and Pastor of Second Baptist Church, said he returned to America at age 14 from The Philippines where his parents were missionaries. “I was on board a ship when we reached the Port of New York and I saw that flag and the Statue of Liberty and I knew what it meant to be home,” he said. “Pray for America” was the theme of the 62nd National Prayer Day. Rev. Ron Caulder, pastor of East Side Baptist Church, Carol Degree of Penley’s Chapel, Bill McMurray and Rev. Marty Ramey, pastor of Advent Lutheran Church, offered special prayers for the nation, the city, and families. Mayor Rick Murphrey read a city proclamation and Rev. Chip Sloan, pastor of First Baptist Church, and Rev. Roger Woodard pastor of Family Worship Center, read scrip-
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Sophia Kellstrom sings the National Anthem at World Day of Prayer services at Kings Mountain Family Worship Center at a Thursday morning breakfast. ture. Lochridge and his wife, Belinda, sang “If We Ever needed the Lord Before We Sure Do Need Him Now” and Lochridge closed the program by singing “Bring Back the Cross” assisted by Rev. Doug Allen, pastor of Penley’s Chapel, in displaying the
Christian flag displayed with the American flag in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Rev. James Lochridge Sr., retired missionary and pastor, gave the closing benediction. The outdoor ceremony was moved inside because of rain.
Council oks Howser House open to public May 11 rezoning of land tracts Two tracts of land at Dixon School Road and I-85 were rezoned from from Light Industrial to General Business by the Kings Mountain City Council last Tuesday night. The property is located in the city’s extra jurisdictional limits. Trenton James Testa of Roadside Truck Plaza applied for the rezoning which had the recommendation of the zoning board and unanimously passed by city council. In other zoning matters before the board, Council -By vote of 6-1 (councilman Howard Shipp voted ‘no’) denied request to extend the corporate limits to TP’s Resurrection Company, LLC. Motions to deny were made by councilmen Rick Moore and Tommy Hawkins. The petition for satellite annexation from Thomas A. Patterson was .47-acre of land non-contiguous to the existing primary corporate limits of Kings Mountain. Patterson asked for voluntary annexation. The location is the former Town & Country BBQ on Grover Road. -Scheduled public hearing for May 28, 2013 at 6 p.m. for request from Brandon L. Woods to rezone from R-10 to Conditional Use R-20 his property at 212 Stoney Point Road.
The Howser House at Kings Mountain National Military Park will be open to the public for a free tour Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m.4 p.m. Brigade of Friends, a nonprofit organization that supports the activities of the Park, is joining the Park in sponsoring this event. Anita and Doyle Campbell of Kings Mountain, who are members of the Brigade of
Friends, said this is an excellent opportunity for area visitors to explore the house and its grounds as well as learn some of its history. The Howser House was built by Revolutionary War veteran and stonemason Henry Howser in 1803 and is located in a remote area of the National Military Park. This dwelling remained within the family for many years and was a prosperous
farm. The Howser House is open to the public two times during a year, the Saturday before Mother’s Day and the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Parking is available just off the entrance road to the National Park and wagon rides will take visitors to the house. The area is not handicapped accessible. If there is inclement weather, the house will not be open.
Triathletes take to the streets (& lake) May 18 Kings Mountain will host the annual Over the Mountain Triathlon expected to attract 500 triathletes to the city on Saturday, May 18. In its 14th year, the race will follow a familiar route, a 1 mile 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 streets of Kings Mountain. Additional information is available at www.cityofkm.com and www.setupevents.com and volunteers are encouraged to contact Kings Mountain City Hall at 704-734-0333 or call 704-473-8727.
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As a regular reader of the Herald, you’ve seen advertisements in the paper from time to time that carry the City of Kings Mountain’s name. These are public notices about local government functions — meetings, hearWendy Isbell ings, overdue tax listings and the Publisher like. The state has long required that such matters be advertised in local newspapers to make sure local government lets citizens know what’s going on. Some legislators believe the need to inform the public in this manner has gone away. I disagree. Recently, a committee of the state Senate approved a bill to allow local governments in some areas to post information on their own websites rather than publish it in the local paper. As amended, the bill applies only to Guilford, Mecklenburg and Burke counties, the cities of Greensboro and High Point, and the town of Morrisville. But citizens across the state should be concerned about this change of direction. When Senator Tucker was approached by a publisher and asked why there was only a voice vote and not a roll-call, he replied, “I am the senator, you are the citizen, you need to be quiet.� This is the beginning of the fox watching the henhouse, and publishers fear that this bill is a mechanism for governmental misbehavior. Public information should be posted where the public is most likely to see it. That’s in newspapers and on newspaper websites. Not on seldom-visited government websites. Newspapers are willing to absorb the extra expense of web postings because we are committed to open government, and this is one more service we can provide to make government more open and more transparent. To give more people the opportunity to see public notices, we are willing to take on that cost. The committee approved the bill on a vote that did not indicate a majority supporting the bill, in the view of publishers present in Raleigh. Many publishers believe these legislators have an ax to grind with local newspapers because we as a whole watch them as closely as we can and report on things they don’t like sometimes or we don’t write the story the way they would write it. This type of legislation is a way to inflict revenge. Using an independent agency–the local newspaper–builds integrity in the process. To even give the appearance of manipulating mandatory public notices tarnishes the reputation of government because it undermines the concept of independence and transparency. Backers say this is a local bill that only offers the option and does not require ads move out of newspapers. We feel that this will give governments the option of threatening newspapers—if we don’t offer favorable coverage, they will take notices out of newspapers. Bad government, bad public policy. Governments legislated these advertising rules themselves years ago to avoid suggestions of back room deals and sweetheart bidding. They need to remember that. But a larger issue is what removing these notices from the newspaper would mean for the general public. Though this is the age of the Internet, there are still a great many people—particularly low-income people—who do not have computer access at home. More still nominally have access but are not “web-savvy�—they have a hard time finding their way around websites. Adding things to websites, taking them down, making sure the See PUBLIC NOTICES, 8A
Mother’s Day a blessing for all
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Looking back at Mother’s Day as a child, I remember always going with my parents to buy flowers for my grandBeth Brock mothers, and later on, as they Staff Writer passed away, putting flowers on their graves. Mother’s Day was a big deal to me, making gifts for my mother, grandmothers, and even the lady who kept me while my mother was teaching. As an adult, I have come to realize that Mother’s Day isn’t just a day for children to pay respect to their mothers, but also a day for mothers to sit back and think of the blessings which have been bestowed upon them in the form of children. I think I can remember every little gift and card that my boys made me as small children, even back to daycare and preschool. In fact, I still have most of them! But one of the biggest surprises I ever received on Mother’s Day came several years ago when I was surfing around on my computer, home alone on Mother’s Day, and discovered “A tribute to my mother on Mother’s Day,� written by one of my sons on his personal blog. He recalled a day when he was very young, sitting on his bed crying. (He couldn’t remember why but said it was probably something his brother had done.) I came into his room and saw him crying, and without saying a word, went to his closet, reached up high on a shelf, and pulled down a little red metal tool box with real child-size tools inside. The box was still sealed in cellophane.
Talk to the library, because it’s survey time. We want to know: how are we doing? We want to hear from you, library users! We are looking for thoughtful responses and we Sharon Stack are COOL if the responses are Mauney Memorial positive or negative. Really. Librarian Because we know, the more we understand your thoughts, the better we can serve you. We want to know if: Our BOOKSHELVES are filled with the books you are looking for? Our PROGRAMS are the ones you are excited to attend? Our SERVICES are the ones that meet your needs? Our TECHNOLOGY includes resources that help you connect? Later this summer in July, the library will convene a group of community stakeholders and plan our services for the next five years, 2013 to 2018. The results of the survey will guide the planning work. Completing our survey is easy, just check out our website, www.mauneylibrary.org and click on the survey tab or ask any staff member for a paper copy. Our survey period will run through May 31. Our statistical target is to reach 300 quality responses as a representative sample of our 11,000 Kings Mountain residents. Tradition of planning. Since 2005, the library has used the citizenbased Public Library Association’s Planning for Results process. This process begins with strategic
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Letters to the Editor To the Editor: My name is Anna Hughes and I am a First Grade Teacher Assistant at North Elementary School in Kings Mountain. I am writing you to tell you how important Teacher Assistants are in the school. We do not just grade and file papers all day. We actually serve as another teacher in the classroom. The students read their homework reading books to me daily. I also administer Accelerated Reader tests while our students are in Literacy Stations. Four days a week for an hour a day I work with three students during Title One. This program helps students who struggle with reading. I have noticed growth with these students. If Teacher Assistants are no longer in the schools these
children will fall through the cracks. One person cannot do the one on one work that needs to be done with these students. I also drive the Activity Bus for field trips that my class goes on. This year I drive one of our school buses two afternoons a week. The other three afternoons I help with afternoon car duty. If Teacher Assistants are no longer in the school teachers would have to do these jobs. Who would be instructing the students while the teachers are doing our jobs? Please consider these points as you make decisions that impact the future of our students and the future of North Carolina. ANNA HUGHES Kings Mountain, NC
To the Editor: As President of the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all those who shared a time of prayer for our nation with me at City Hall on May 2. We were reminded in the prayer of Brother Degree that we need to pray for our nation every day and I heartily agree. I would also like to thank Dr. Jeff Hensley for his years of service to our community while he pastored Kings Mountain Baptist Church and for his weekly devotional articles in the Kings Mountain Herald, I have been blessed. Jeff, you will be sorely missed. May the Lord bless you and your dear wife in this new chapter of your life. JAMES T. LOCHRIDGE Jr. Pastor, Second Baptist Church
Sidewalk Survey In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked a few students in Mrs. Herndon’s and Ms. Jackson’s Pre-K class at West Elementary School, “What makes your mommy special?�
Ta’Niya C. – “She gives me and my brothers food. She gives me a bath and puts my clothes on me and puts my mawmaw’s make-up on me.�
Axel A. – “She gives me money when I’m good. She found my other pair of gloves.�
Josiah G. – “She’s great! She gives me some treats.�
Caleb M. – “She makes me chicken, peas, and corn. She makes pancakes, waffles, and French toast for breakfast.�
Kallie H. – “My mommy made a cake with purple on it.�
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MEDITATION
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God be with you...
Dr. Jeff Hensley Pastor Kings Mountain Baptist Church This will be the final meditation I will write for the Herald, and when we come to the end of most experiences, we typically say “Goodbye” to the people with whom we have shared those experiences. Now the word Goodbye is a shortened form of the phrase “God be with you.” My family and I have enjoyed living in the community of Kings Mountain for
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nearly eleven years and the people we have met and known since we have been here have enriched our lives, and this is also why my wish for the people of Kings Mountain is that God will be with you, which is why what I need to say right now is “Goodbye.” But perhaps there is more that needs to be added to this Goodbye. I have occasionally heard people talk about how all of us are “replaceable,” and when it comes to specific tasks that are a part of a job, role, or responsibility, I agree with this assessment. Let’s face it; somebody else can always fill our job. The only problem is that this is not altogether true, for even though other people can fill our shoes, or we can fill the shoes of those who filled a particular role before us, the reality is that every
person is unique and has something unique to offer to others. My wife and I were blessed with three sons. We lost one of these sons to muscular dystrophy six-anda-half years ago. Although we deeply love and celebrate life with the two sons we still have, neither of them can replace the one we lost, for each person is unique and makes his or her own unique contribution to the lives of those whom they love. The length of one of these meditations is far too short, and the fear of leaving someone out far too great for me to even attempt to list the names of the people here in Kings Mountain who have made their own unique contributions to my family and me. The best thing I can do is say “thank you.” Of course, as with life in any community, our time in
Kings Mountain has not always been easy. In fact, those who know my wife and me best know also that the last two weeks have been some of the hardest since our son’s death. But overall, our time in this community has been rich with joy and love, and we have celebrated the stages of life and family with many friends and neighbors. The people we have known here are unique, and even though my wife and I are moving on to a new church and a new community, both filled with new opportunities, we will miss the people of Kings Mountain, and so I want to say “Goodbye,” or more accurately, “God be with you” to each and every person who has touched our lives for the good and in God’s name. May God bless you and keep you along the way. Amen.
from Richland NE High School in Columbia, SC, the University of South Carolina and Southeastern Baptist Seminary at Wake Forest. He met his wife, the former Emily Easterlin, at USC and they were married nine years ago. Mrs. Wallace holds a Master of Divinity degree from Southeastern Seminary. They have three children: Jackson, 6; Abigail, 4; and Annabeth, 1. The family lives in the Oak Grove community. They came to David Baptist from Columbia, SC in February 2010. David Baptist Church was founded in 1939 and will celebrate its 75th year in October, a diamond anniversary. The church roll includes 350 members and over half are in church on Sundays. The former church burned in 1954-55 and coincidentally the tragedy happened the night before a new pastor answered the call to serve the church. The fire originated in the boiler room of the church. It was during
the pastorate of Rev. Hardin that the new church was built in 1955. In 2009 a tornado ripped through the Shelby Road area and blew out the windows in the present fellowship hall and main building of the church, missing the stained glass windows in the sanctuary. “We have a young and very active church,” said the pastor, who is the son of Ron and Charlene Wallace of Columbia, SC. Both the pastor and his wife grew up in church. “Dad was a deacon and I felt a calling to preach at a young age and by my senior year in high school I could not put it off any longer,” said Wallace. Mrs. Wallace is the daughter of Greg and Gail Easterlin, formerly of Charleston, and now of Spartanburg, S C. Mrs. Wallace teaches a Sunday school class of elementary school children. Wallace will be contributing a column in the Kings Mountain Herald.
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Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member KM Senior Center 909 E. Kings St. Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church Kings Mountain YMCA 211 Cleveland Ave.
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 Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773
Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487
Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477
Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917
Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310
Burning Bush House of God 310 Long Branch Rd (KM) 704-739-2877
David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555
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
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
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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 First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143
First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072
Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714
First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266
Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516
Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011 Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351 Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062 Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888 Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000
Notice: In order to accommodate the number of churches in our communities, we will print two alternating lists of churches each week. If you don’t see the church you’re looking for, be sure to check next week.
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FAUNCE: gets rezoning approval
GREEN: to bring the ‘Promise’ to Cleveland County
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hours of operation raised questions from Helen Hatch, Melvin Ware, and Mary Lillian Nantz who represented West Mountain Street property owners. “We are just simply mystified about the option for a 24/7 operation, saying a 24-hour business would impact nearby homes,� said Hatch. She suggested the hours of operation from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Faunce said he made seven revisions to his site plan, including a change to a one-story structure, modifying lighting to shield Mountain Street, and eliminating 40 uses for the property. The proposed building’s original structure included 8,000 square feet for a twostory building. Faunce said he trimmed measurements to accommodate a one story building no more than 6,500 square feet of space. Responding to a question by council, Faunce said he had not received phone calls about the property because it has been perceived to be difficult to pursue the zoning. “They (residents) feel the whole street should stay residential, including my piece of property.� Ware told council that while significant progress has been made, there still remain several major concerns that have not been fully resolved – the building size and the hours of operation. “As representatives of the West Mountain Neighborhood I know we have come a long way since last summer when I was walking our neighborhood in 100 degree weather and obtaining signatures from property owners,� said Mrs.
Nantz. “It sure has been like pulling eye teeth and many meetings and phone calls to come to where we are now.� Nantz said that “people all over town are concerned about what David is doing with this corner and to the neighborhood and there continues to be questions about traffic. I don’t know why there is adamant refusal to drop the 24/7 stipulation since there would be no objection to cleaning crews, individuals in the building with the doors locked after business hours. She added that the height of the building is only 5 feet lower than was stated for a two story building and this seems to her a little strange if this is to be only a one level, flat roof building with no upstairs rooms. “Some folks have mentioned to me that our historical city nickname may not be accurate any more if we continue to let the older areas of our town be destroyed,� Nantz said. “We’re just being cautious about what is allowed on West Mountain, we want to protect a quiet residential street,� said Ware, adding that zoning impacts property, land adjacent to homes and roads. Faunce, city staff and residents have met several times since the most recent planning and zoning board met in March to iron out more concerns from property owners. “I’m 67 and real estate moves slowly,� says Faunce, who added that his vision for his property is “part of a 20 year plan.� Amazing Kids Daycare currently occupies the Faunce property at 813 West Mountain Street. A portion of West Mountain Street is designated on the National Registry of Historic Places.
immediately following graduation from high school, unless deferred by military service,. The scholarship amount will be based off the tuition and mandatory fees for the most expensive public college/university in the state. Currently (20112012) the highest public university tuition is UNC-Chapel Hill $7,198. The goal of the Promise is also to bring those students back to the county after college to work and start new business. The prospect of their child receiving a free college education could encourage new families to move to Cleveland County.
Success in Cleveland County is what the board of directors envision. They are looking for private donors, grants and minimum public funding and networking to build community relationships. The directors include Bryon Gragg, a certified public accountant from Shelby; Willie B. McIntosh, a former chairman of the county board of commissioners; Shelby Police Chief Jeff Ledford; and Pastor Dante Murphy. Still to be named is an executive director and 2-4 career and financial advisors. “We were just waiting for our non-profit designation and now we’re ready to go to work,’’ said Green. The program will not exclude any child or family who lives in Cleveland County. The scholarship program has been duplicated in Pittsburg, Pa., Kalamazoo, Michigan and El Dorado, Arkansas., “One reason I became interested is because our area is similar to Kalamazoo,’’ Green said this week. Their auto industry moved out of Michigan, just like Cleveland County has lost a lot of industry. He added,’’ Education suffers when that happens.’’ The scholarships will be available to any student that graduates from Cleveland County NC High School, public, private, home school or charter. It will provide up to four years of tuition and mandatory fees for post-secondary undergraduate education for eligible Cleveland County high school graduates entering an accredited college or university in state or out-of state
“I started coaching wide receivers as an internship for the NFL in 2011 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas and the team doctor was the pioneer for the Promise Program after getting the idea from El Dorado Promise. Why can’t we do this in Cleveland County, I asked?,� said Green. Green signed with the Carolina Panthers in 1995, married a Shelby girl in 1997 and they have lived at Moss Lake in Kings Mountain for 15 years with their son, Willie II, a 9th grader at Burns High School, Saniyya, a 6th grader at Burns Middle School and Javarius, a second grader at Washington Elementary in Waco. Green was one of the first to sign with the Panthers when the team came to Charlotte and he commuted to Charlotte from Kings Mountain, played 9 years in the National Football League as a wide receiver, was drafted in the 8th round in the 1990 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions, played three years with the Lions
(90-93), one year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (94), two years with the Carolina Panthers (95-96) and his final two years with the back-to-back Super Bowl Champions Denver Broncos ( 1997-1998). After retiring from the NFL in 1998, Willie and wife, Dena, owned and operated a chain of financial services stores in NC, SC, KY and Florida. In 2002, he was also hired as Senior Advisor to Minority Affairs by a national trade association, Community Financial Services Association of America, where he served a dual role as a governmental affairs and c community relations liaison. He was hired as Director of Corporate Development and Community Outreach for Advance America Cash Advance in 2008 and held that position until deciding to go into coaching. In 2011 he served as the Wide Receiver’s Coach and Player Development for Ouachita Baptist University. In the 2011 season the University won its first Conference Championship in the Greater American Conference since 1982. A native of Athens, Ga., he has been active on several non-profit boards, including the Food Bank of NE GA and the Cleveland County NC Executive Board of the NAACP. He has also served on the Cleveland County Child Fatality Prevention Team, the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Committee, and the City of Shelby NC Chief of Police Community Task Force, the Cleveland County NC Sheriff Citizens Review Panel Committee and the American Football Coaches Association Minority Issues Committee.
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RELAY: a success From page 1A supporters rose to the occasion and raised more than $4,000 for the cause. The man behind Kings Mountain’s Relay for Life is Frank Burns, the city’s fire chief and a cancer survivor. Burns has lost a brother to bile duct cancer and has stood beside another brother and a sister as they battled and defeated cancer. He has spearheaded the organization of every Relay for Life and was himself diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2006. Through almost a year of weekly radiation treatments and surgery, he and doctors defeated the cancer and he was declared disease-free in 2007. “Fortunately, we caught it early,� he said. Burns is happy Friday night was such a success, and lauded Events Coordinator Tina Gettys for a job well done. “It was a really great turnout despite the weather. The threat of rain probably kept a few teams away, but we did great and raised a lot of money. Tina did a great job.� Most who participate in Relay for Life can bear witness to the agony and frustration wrought by cancer, and they are resolute about marching on in their loved ones’ memories. “It was very hard, very painful for all of us,� said Jerry Newman, 38, of Clover, S.C., who lost a young cousin to cancer almost a decade ago. He also walks in honor of “a very good friend� who is now battling cancer. Four million people in more than 20 countries participate in the Relay for Life movement.
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folks fit and healthy. Registration is May 12 from 2 - 4 p.m. at 1-Life Nutrition at 126 W. Gold St. The first camp date is Monday, May 13, and the sessions will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for four weeks at Patriots Park, rain or shine. The camp is sponsored by 1-Life Nutrition Health and Wellness of Kings Mountain and Power Up Nutrition of Shelby. For more information call 704-502-5404. OPEN HOUSE – The Broad River Genealogical Society will hold its annual open house Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free hotdogs and dessert will be served to members and visitors. Members at the Library, 1145 County Home Road in Shelby, will be available to help anyone interested in tracking their ancestors. The Library is located across from Putnam Memorial Baptist Church on the road behind the UPS Building. If you are unable to attend open house, the hours of operation are Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and second and third Saturdays from 9 a.m.1 p.m. or second and third Mondays every month when you are welcome to come to do research.
YARD SALE – Gardner Webb University, Community Engagement is sponsoring an end of the year yard sale this Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. – noon, on Main St. in Boiling Springs. The sale will include carpet, lamps, dorm dÊcor, clothes, dishes, dorm loft microwave, mini-fridge and much more. All proceeds will go to benefit the Cleveland County Potato Project.
BBQ, AUCTION BENEFIT – May 17-18 to benefit the Honduras Mission of First Baptist Church and will be held at 706 E. King Street. The yard sale will begin at 8 a.m. and will be followed by BBQ from 10:30 a.m.7:30 p.m. The auction will be held on May 18 beginning at 10 a.m. See a list of auction items on line at www.auctionsunlimited.US
CAR SHOW – Christ Worship Center is sponsoring a car show on Saturday, May 11, as a fundraiser for the Sacrifice Youth Ministries’ summer mission trip. The show is from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and will feature live music, door prizes, face paintings, concessions, vendors, pro-photographer, LuLu B (with packages available), and Show Stopper, Pro Mod/Pro Street Wild Candy/Owners Dwain & Lisa Exline~Built by SRC Motor Sports in Kings Mtn., NC, tuned by Quain Stott, World Pro Mod Champion 1970 Plymouth Super Bird. For more information, call or text Wanda McCall at 704-648-8068, email customcakesbywanda@ymail.com, website www.christworshipcentergastoniaNC.org, or call Jennifer Etters at 704-890-7621. Christ Worship Center is located just outside Kings Mountain at 3951 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, near the Edgewood Rd. intersection.
PRINCESS DATE NIGHT – sponsored by the Kings Mountain Family YMCA; Saturday, May 18, from 6-8 p.m. at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior & Life Conference Center. Escort your daughter, niece, or granddaughter to Princess Date Night and enjoy a memorable evening together with music, dinner and a photographer on hand to capture the moment. Dress is semi-formal. The cost is $25 per couple, and $10 for each additional child. Late registration (May 13-17) will be $30 per couple, and $10 for each additional child. For more information contact Kings Mountain Family YMCA, 211 Cleveland Ave., Kings Mountain; 704-739-9631 or email CleveCoYMCA.org
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PUBLIC NOTICES: should be available to all lic? Newspapers have offered a compromise bill, H723, in acknowledgement that money is tight. It calls for all public notices to go on newspaper websites for free and caps what newspapers can charge for the notices in print. The reluctance of some legislators to even talk about reaching an accord is baffling at best. Why would our legislators ignore the compromise? How did the public lose the right to be notified?
From page 4A site has not crashed, getting it back online when it does crash, answering calls from people who can’t find the site or who found the site but can’t find the ad that someone else told them was there or who can’t get the site’s internal search function to work—all of these things would be added duties and expenses for the government. If you outsource the duties, that’s still a new expense; it takes people time to do all the things involved with it. Where’s the savings to the pub-
MOTHER’S DAY: a blessing to all it to him. I learned exactly how real the tools were when the boys cut down a clothesline pole the next week! As my boys have grown older, I hope they realize that their mother’s love has taught her many lessons. They are far away, in Ohio and South Dakota, but they’ll always be my babies. And that’s what Mother’s Day means to me!
From page 4A I handed the box to him, he unwrapped it, and he instantly forgot whatever had upset him. In his blog, he said that to this day he can’t figure out how I knew exactly what to do to make him happy, and why that tool box was on the shelf in his closet, but mostly how I knew it was exactly the right time to take down the box and give
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The Cleveland County Family YMCA has announced that Sharon Decker, North Carolina Secretary of Commerce, will give the keynote address at the 18th annual YMCA Community Prayer Breakfast. This year’s event will be held Thursday, May 9 at the LeGrand Center on the campus of Cleveland Community College. Tickets are $13 per person or $100 for a table of 8. Tickets can be purchased at any YMCA branch. “The Prayer Breakfast is one of the signature events for our county and provides a wonderful opportunity for everyone to come together in prayer. We are so blessed to have a speaker the caliber of Sharon and to host this year’s breakfast in the beautiful LeGrand Center,� said YMCA Board Chair,
Bill Plowden. Along with Decker, entertainment will be provided by Gina McWhirter and Daron Dwyer. YMCA CEO, Cameron Corder noted, “We are focused too much on what divides our community – creeks, Sharon Decker schools, politics, race, etc. I encourage everyone to be a part of this breakfast to celebrate what brings us together – our faith.� For more information about the breakfast visit www.clevecoymca.org.
SASI to dedicate new gallery May 11 The Southern Arts Society will dedicate the Founders’ Hall Gallery at the historic Southern Railway Station in Kings Mountain on Saturday, May 11. A reception at the Art Center from 7-10 p.m. will honor the 10 original charter members, and also signal the last week of the National Watercolor Society’s Traveling Exhibit at the Art Center. It moves May 17 to Lansing, Michigan. “We’re a little sad about saying goodbye to this wonderful exhibit but, there is joy in celebrating the dedication of the new Founders’ Hall Gallery and honoring those original members,� said Camiel Bradshaw, president of the arts group. The Southern Arts Society
will also be drawing for a raffle of “Grassy Creek at Sunset�, a large framed watercolor by Jack Greenfield, who will have his own exhibit at the first of the year at the Art Depot. Tickets for the raffle are still available for $10 and can be purchased at the Art Depot. At the dedication of the new Founder’s Hall Gallery, the Southern Arts Society will honor the ten original members; Shirley Brutko, Barbara Chaffee, Jim Downey, Bonnie Price, Joan Reavis Owen, Johnsie Reavis, Bill Russell, AB Snow, Maynard Snow, and Salena Trott. The public is invited to this free event. The charter members held the first meeting of the Southern Arts Society in 1984, at
the old train station, moving on to AB Snow’s home and other homes of the members. Later, they rented space in the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club with the first printings of SASI’s annual calendars made in the basement of the club. Then, 11 years ago, they moved to a permanent home at the old Southern Railway Station, now designated as the Kings Mountain Art Depot. For further information please call, 704 7395585. The Southern Arts Society, at the Depot is located on 301 N. Piedmont Ave. in Kings Mountain and Depot/Galley hours are Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a,m,-4 p.m. You also can visit their website www.southernartssociety.org
HALL OF FAME: induction cermony Saturday From page 1A discus and starting offensive tackle for the Southeastern Conference champion Georgia Bulldogs, Kareem Marshall; -Kings Mountain High’s 2001 women’s volleyball team which finished 26-3 and won the state 3A championship in straight sets;
-And, the late national award-winning sports writer for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Harold Dean Pearson. Tickets for the induction ceremony and meal are $15 each and are available from members of the Hall of Fame selection committee. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. In addition to the in-
ductees, the Hall of Fame will present its annual Distinguished Service Awards to Dot Dixon, Wayne Bridges, Jerry Ross and Mark McDaniel for their longtime service to youth sports in Kings Mountain. Also, numerous graduating senior athletes from KMHS will receive scholarships.
Library: It’s survey time! From page 4A stakeholders, library trustees, Friends and staff in reviewing the vision, mission and priorities of service for the library. Our vision describes what we hope to achieve in the future. Our vision states: As a vital and innovative centerpiece in Kings Mountain, Mauney Memorial Library provides resources to the citizens in creating and achieving a bright future. Our mission is to create a lifetime love of reading by providing materials, resources and programs through personal and excellent customer service for area residents. The themes of selected priorities have been consistent over the years and these themes guide the work of allocating our financial resources and staff through their daily tasks. Mauney has identified Create Young Readers: Early Literacy, Stimulate Imagination: Reading, Viewing and Listening for Pleasure, Visit a
Comfortable Space and Connect to the Online World Public Internet Services as areas to focus services. These services have yielded results to the various audiences we serve with activities, such as: Children and their parents/caregivers Continued programs for babies, toddlers and preschoolers with an emphasis on early literacy Improved support for school age children through the library catalog with Accelerated Reading information Continued materials collection renewal and growth Continued access to technology Award-winning summer reading programs with emphasis on reading for pleasure and the reduction of summer slide Teens Youth Advisory Council active teen support that guides programs and services Dedicated teen space with contemporary furni-
ture Expanded collections for teens reflecting the most contemporary books in Young Adult Literature Summer teen volunteer experiences, learning skills for the workforce Adults Improved cataloguing and access to library materials at the local, county and state levels Improved readers’ advisory and area genre collections Expanded programming for adults through cultural and technology programming Access to technology with high-speed Internet access and wireless access Access to resources that aide job seeking, and workforce skills improvement Improvements to 1923 house that provide pleasant spaces Consistent work on a new library facility to improve access, space and viability The future of public libraries remains bright. Communities should expect and demand more of their libraries. Libraries serve as a community anchor. People gather and connect at Mauney on a daily basis. A library is a place of discovery. We hear the often repeated phrase, “I didn’t know� about a service or resource or program opportunity. Libraries are a cyber hub of education and ways to develop skills for people of all ages and income levels to learn and succeed in life. Our services begin with a great plan and we need your help. So, talk to us. We’re happy to listen.
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Harold Dean Pearson to be inducted into the Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame (ED. NOTE - Fourth of a four-part series on the 2013 inductees into the Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame. The dinner and induction ceremony will be Saturday, May 11 at 6 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door.) Like most kids growing up in a small mill town in the 1940s and 1950s, Harold Dean Pearson dreamed of one day becoming a major league baseball player. He was quite good at Kings Mountain High from 1948-1952 and at Gardner Webb Junior College in 1954. In fact, he was an AllState pitcher at GW, posting a 5-1 record and leading the team in strikeouts. He also enjoyed success in fast-pitch softball in Cleveland County and during his time in the military, pitching his Army teams to numerous championships. But, Pearson knew all along he was not going to be a major leaguer, and after a brief stint as a teacher in Reidsville he turned to doing the next best thing to playing
sports - writing about them. He always loved his hometown and began his journalism career here with the Kings Mountain Herald. He later moved on to the Gastonia Gazette. He enjoyed covering all sports - albeit mostly high school - for those papers but he still yearned for bigger pastures. He found what would be the job he really wanted in 1965 when he joined the staff of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Over a 30year career with that paper he became a national awardwinning writer covering college sports, NASCAR and the PGA. Pearson developed a rapport with his subjects, something that is rare today. He not only had kind things to say about their accomplishments on the court, course and track but he gained their trust. He rubbed shoulders with some of the greats such as the late Dale Earnhardt of NASCAR fame and golfing greats like the late Sam Snead, who still holds the record for most PGA tournament victories. Pearson did it, not with a
cell phone or email that far too many journalists today use for communication, but with personal contact. “He had a list of the personal telephone numbers for all the (NASCAR) drivers,� said his former co-worker at the Times-Dispatch, Arthur Utley in a letter recommending Pearson for induction into the Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame. “No cell phones or public relations people then. If Harold wanted to talk to Richard Petty or Cale Yarborough or David Pearson, he called them.� The same was true for others he covered in sports. They weren’t just his subjects, they were his friends. Jim Hunter, Vice President of Corporate Communications for NASCAR, also highly recommended Pearson via letter. “I can think of no journalist who had a bigger impact on NASCAR racing than Harold Pearson.� Pearson wasn’t just a sports reporter, he was a sports promoter. During his tenure at Richmond, he served as President of the Southern Conference of
3 KMHS tracksters qualify for state Kings Mountain qualified three track and field athletes for the state championship at last Saturday’s 3A West Regional at Western Carolina University. Sophomore Graham Keeter advanced to this week’s state meet by finishing third in the shot put with a throw of 44.0.5 feet. Adrienne Green and Cassie Morton qualified for the girls state championship. Green came from behind in the 400 meter dash to finish third in the Region. She was ranked 12th going into the meet. This marks her second trip to the state. She qualified last year as a leg of the 4x400 meter relay team. Morton qualified in the 3200 meter run by finishing fourth in the Region. The ladies of KMHS performed well in all their events last Saturday, including many personal records. Notable mentions included: -Emily Harris who placed fifth in the discus for the second year in a row. -4x100 m relay etam of Tyquassia Mackey, Adrienne Green, Betzaira Saenz and Tynesha Merriman, who placed fifth. -4x800m relay team of Mackenzie Smith, Mariah Roberts, Radhika Patael and McKay Williamson, who placed fifth. -Shakiyah Stephens who placed fifth in the shot put. -Sarah Scism who placed sixth in the triple jump with a jump of 31’10� The Lady Mountaineers finished eighth out of 22 teams at the meet.
KM kickers open playoffs tonight at Burns The Kings Mountain High women’s soccer team will travel to Burns tonight at 7 p.m. for a first round game in the state 3A tournament. The Lady Mountaineers go into the playoffs as the #3 seed from the Big South 3A. Admission to the game is $6.
Sports Reporters Association for two years and President of the National Motorsports Press Association for five years. After retiring in 1995 he edited the Virginia State Golf Association magazine, “The Virginia Golfer.â€? Pearson won first place in the Sports News Writing Press Association for his coverage of the PGA and won nine different awards from the National Motorsports Press Association, including the prestigious “Joe Littlejohn Awardâ€? for his contributions to the sport of NASCAR. While he rubbed shoulders with the greats of the game, Pearson never forgot his roots. He came home as often as possible to visit his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Olland Pearson; his sister Shirley Mayes, and friends around town and at the Kings Mountain Herald. He was an ambassador for Kings Mountain as well as the sports he covered. One of his favorite sayings, always with a chuckle, was “I always wanted to be a sports writer‌from the time I found out I wasn’t going to make the big leagues.â€?
Harold Dean Pearson, right, with golfing great Sam Snead.Pearson will be inducted into the Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame at its 26th annual ceremony Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Central United Methodist Church Christian Activiies Center.
KM native Ware inducted into SCAAA Hall of Fame
Mike Ware with his 2013 SCAAA Hall of Fame award.
Coach Mike Ware was inducted into the South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association Hall of Fame on March 9, 2013. The SCAAA members inducted Coach Ware for this honor along with eight other recipients. Among those honored were Keith Richardson from Clinton, John McKissick from Summerville, and Willie Varner from Woodruff. Coach Ware attended Kings Mountain High School in North Carolina where he was a three sport athlete all four years. He attended Catawba College and graduated from Appalachian State Teachers College. He began his teaching and coaching career at Fort Mill High School in South Carolina. Within the framework of his coaching career, he was head coach in seven different sports. Coach Ware served Newberry High School as head football coach and athletic di-
rector. Under Coach Ware’s leadership, Newberry High School teams won 41 region championships in 13 sports, with five State Runner- Up victories and one State Championship. He then became the Athletic Director at Keenan High School for three years before retiring. Among his many accomplishments, Coach Ware was an active board member of the SCAAA, received the State Award of Merit from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, and earned two awards from the SC Coaches Association - Athletic Director of the year and the Charles B. Stuart Administrator award. Since 1990, Coach Ware has served as secretary/treasurer of the South Carolina Football Coaches Association. Coach Ware graduated from Kings MounSee Ware, 2B
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Mountaineers blank Forestview to make state 3A playoffs for first time since 2009 Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers shutout Forestview 2-0 Friday night in Gastonia to nail down fourth place in the Big South 3A Conference and gain their first state 3A playoff berth since 2009. The Mountaineers won the Southwestern 2A/3A Conference in ‘09 but finished fifth in the Big South each of the past three seasons. Two years ago they tied North Gaston for fourth place in the regular season but lost a special playoff game to the Wildcats to determine the #4 playoff berth. The Mountaineers, 6-8 in the BSC and 11-10 overall, will travel to Hickory High School Friday at 7 p.m. for an opening round 3A playoff game. The winner of that game will advance to the second round on Tuesday, May 14 against the winner of the R-S Central-Asheville game. Hickory, 12-10 overall, finished fourth in the split Northwestern 3A/4A Conference but was the #1 3A team in that league. Asheville is the #2 seed from the Mountain Athletic Conference and R-S Central is the #2 seed from the 2/3A South Mountain Athletic Conference. Kings Mountain’s only
senior starter, Wil Sellers, pitched his second shutout over the Jaguars Friday night, a feat no other Mountaineer pitcher has experienced in recent seasons. He and his teammates shutout the Jaguars 1-0 in an earlier game at KM’s Lancaster Field. Sellers gave up only for hits, walked only one and struck out six. Forestview had runners in scoring position a couple of times but the Mountaineers gave a great defensive effort. Forestview also got a great pitching effort from its ace, Trey Stallings. He gave up seven hits, including two by Daniel Barrett. Kings Mountain scored both of its runs in the top of the seventh inning. Landon Bolin and Cameron Bullock led off with singles and Bolin scored the winning run
on a single by Colby Crisp. The Mountaineers got an insurance run when Crisp scored on a wild pitch. The Mountaineers had to win against Forestview after dropping a tough 1-0 game to Crest the previous Tuesday night. KM went into the final week of the season with a one-game lead over the Jaguars, but the loss to Crest coupled with Forestview’s win over Hunter Huss forced a tie and set up a winnertake-all situation for the playoff berth. Junior southpaw Alex Grooms did a good job on the mound for the Mountaineers, but the Chargers nailed down second place when they scored on a basesloaded walk in the bottom of the seventh. With one out and a runner on third, the Mountaineers intentionally walked two batters to load
the bases and set up a force situation. Crest led 1-0 going into the top of the seventh when KM tied the game on Grooms’ fielders choice. Alex Reynolds and Brandon Bell singled to set up the
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Lady Mounties drop 2 in BSC
Kings Mountain Middle’s 2013 unbeaten Tri-County championship soccer team.
Lady Patriots win Tri-County Perfect 8-0 record, only four goals surrendered Kings Mountain Middle School's girls soccer team won the Tri-County Conference championship last week with a 8-0 victory over R-S Central. Tuesday's win closed out a perfect 13-0 season for the Lady Patriots. Kings Mountain defeated Shelby 5-0 in the first round of the playoffs. The team had a dominant season with a power offense scoring 77 goals
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and a tight defense which allowed only four. The defense held their opponents scoreless in 11 of 13 games. Although some impact players will be moving on to bolster the high school team in 2014, coaches Tammy Harmon and Amber Crouse will have numerous players returning with hopes of repeating their championship legacy in 2014. Members of this year's team were
Madison Weeks, Virginia Dellinger, MacKenzie Ramsey, Paloma Dettloff, Alissa Bouttavong, Cassidy Calhoun, Ashley Stenger, Morgan Murphy, Molly Vongphouthone, Savannah Peppers, Katelin Phaengkhamhak, Emma Pasour, Kaytlyn Bragg, Natalie Hammett, Lauren Campbell, Sara Pasour, Mary Catherine May and Ashley Rhom.
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Kings Mountain High’s final regular season softball game against South Point, scheduled for Tuesday night, was cancelled because of wet weather. Since the game had no bearing on the state 3A playoff berths, it will not be made up. South Point goes into the 3A playoffs as the #1 team from the BSC. Crest is #2 and KM #3. Kings Mountain will open state play at Patton High School in Morganton Friday at 6 p.m.
The Kings Mountain High men’s cross country team has been honored for having the third highest GPA among all cross country teams in the state of North Carolina. Their achievement earned KMHS a $100 check from AAA of the Carolinas. Members of the team are Devon Ayscue, Will Boyles, Josh Brucker, Noal Coleman, Jacob Edmonds, Collin Foster, Bailey Goodson, Alexander Greene and William McGill.
The Kings Mountain High School boys basketball program will have a youth basketball camp June 17-20 from 8 a.m.-12 noon. The camp is for rising third graders through rising eighth graders. The cost is $50. For more information visit http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org/sites/kmh sathletics
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Braves 9-10’s defeat Dodgers The Braves 9-10 year olds defeated the Dodgers 86 Friday night May 3rd at the YMCA. The exciting back and forth game ended after 4 innings when regulation time expired. Charlie Melton was the starting pitcher for the Braves and turned in a strong 2 1/3 innings. Devon Pressley pitched the final 1 2/3 innings in an outstanding relief performance. The top of the 4th inning began with Dodgers leading 6-4. The Braves then loaded the bases with a walk to Scott Harrelson,a single by Carson Kinmon, and a walk to Charlie Melton, bringing Devon Pressley to the plate. Pressley worked the count to full before clearing the bases with an inside the park grand slam shotto the right/center field gap to give the Braves the lead. The Braves retired the first three Dodgers batters in the bottom of the 4th inning to secure the win.
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The Mountaineers suffered a letdown and Childers had an unusual day on the mound in a 9-8 loss to Forestview Friday night in Gastonia. The Jaguars managed only five hits but took advantage of 10 walks to stay one-half game ahead of Ashbrook in the race for the fourth and final BSC playoff berth. Forestview’s regular season is complete and Ashbrook was scheduled to play Crest last night. Ashbrook needed a win over the Chargers to force a tiebreaker game with Forestview for fourth. Short, Hester, Childers, Miranda Ellis and Amber Goins had two hits each to lead a 12-hit KM plate attack
Legion baseball needs donations The Kings Mountain American Legion baseball team is in need of sponsors for the coming season, which begins Tuesday, May 2 at 7 p.m. at Morganton. Businesses and individuals wishing to contribute to the team can contact Tim Ross at 704-913-0991 or Jerry Ross at 704-616-3391. At present, 22 players from Kings Mountain and Bessemer City are competing for starting positions on the Post 155 team. Jason Bridges is the head coach. Kings Mountain will play all of its home games at Lan-
caster Field at Kings Mountain High School. All games at 7 p.m. THE SCHEDULE May 23, at Morganton; 24 at Union County; 25, Lincoln County; 26, at Queen City; 28, at Hickory; 31, Mint Hill. June 1, at Huntersville; 2, Gastonia; 8, Hickory; 14, Gaston Braves; 15, Union County; 16, at Lincoln County; 21, Queen City; 22, at Mint Hill; 23, Huntersville; 27, at Gastonia; 28, at Gaston Braves.
Braves 11-12’s win one, lose one The Cardinals shutout the Braves 3-0 in a 11-12 year old game last Tuesday night at the YMCA. Seth Kennedy picked up the win with a complete game one-hitter. He struck out 12. Blake Broome doubled and scored on a double by Kennedy in the fifth, breaking a scoreless tie. Haddon Pruitt followed with an RBI single and Pruitt scored later in the inning. Jordan Goins went all the way for the Braves, surrendering just three hits and fanning six. John Harmon Melton had the lone hit for the Braves.
The Braves defeated the Yankees 8-3 Friday night. Justin Osborne led the offense with two hits, including the go-ahead run to lead off the sixth inning. Joe Ruffalo and Nathan Groves had doubles and Triston Hannon added a single. Silas Price pitched four innings, allowing no hits and striking out nine. Jordan Goins pitched the fifth inning to get the win. Joe Ruffalo closed the game. DJ Bagwell pitched for the Yankees, allowing just three hits and striking out 13 in five innings.
He was inducted into the Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame in 2005. He was elected to the SCACA Hall of Fame in 2006. He has received numerous other awards including South Carolina Athletic Director of the Year, the
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Kings Mountain High’s women’s softball team dropped one-run games to Crest and Forestview last week and was scheduled to host South Point last night in their final regular season game. The Lady Mountaineers will be opening state 3A playoff action Friday as the Big South Conference’s #3 seed, but the opponent was not known at The Herald’s press time. Kings Mountain lost a tough one Tuesday at Crest, 5-4. The Mountaineers got off to a great start in the top of the first when Emily Hester slammed a two-run home run. But Crest answered in the bottom of the inning with three runs, highlighted by Macy Ollis’ solo home run. Ollis hit a two-run homer in the third to put the Chargers ahead 5-2 before Kings Mountain cut the margin to 5-4 in the fourth on a tworun double by Molly Short. The Lady Mountaineers threatened on other occasions but couldn’t score. They left nine runners on base. Short (2-for-4 with two RBIs), Leah Herndon (2-for3) and Hester (two-run homerun) led a seven-hit KM plate attack. Reagan Childers went the distance on the mound, allowing only five hits and fanning six.
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Club Meetings KINGS MOUNTAIN ROTARY CLUB Every Thursday, noon, at the Kings Mountain Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King St. EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMAN’S CLUB– Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain’s Woman’s Club, East Mountain Street. 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, South 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; Lincolnton: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2639 N. Carolina 150, 10:30 a.m. – Noon, 2nd & 4th Saturdays, hut in back, Contact: Robbie (704) 616-2630; Shelby: Cleveland County Memorial Library, 103 Howie Drive, Call for meeting times, Contact: Robbie (704) 6162630. You may also call the ReachLine & 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 Mountain during lunch hours. An inspirational devotion is provided. For more information call 704-4724403.
Patrick Senior Center S.H.O.P items for the month of May are either 2 lb. bags of flour or 2 lb. bags of sugar. These items are for the Crisis Ministry of Kings Mountain and can be dropped off in the front lobby of the Patrick Center. You do not have to be a senior to contribute to this project.
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Southern Arts Society NATIONAL WATERCOLOR SOCIETY – The 2013 traveling exhibit will be on display at the Art Depot through May 11. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Art Depot is located at 301 N. Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC, 704-739-5585, southernartssociety.org
Camp Mostly Smiles - This is a one-day retreat for children ages 6 – 16 who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Participants will have the opportunity to express their grief through writing, crafts, play activities and group discussions. Professionals who are trained in grief and loss will facilitate the retreat. Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend - Friday, June 14, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Shelby City Park, 850 W. Sumter Street, Shelby, NC.
Life Enrichment Center Pat Snyder, author of Treasures in the Darkness will share insights about extending the early stage of Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease Tuesday, May 28, at the Life Enrichment Center in Shelby. Her husband’s diagnosis combined elements of both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. She says there is hope; caregivers can make
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Museum Ongoing: Our Stories: The History of Kings Mountain, NC Kings Mountain Historical Museum is OPEN Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The cost of admission is free, however donations are appreciated. All donations go toward supporting the museum’s mission of informing the public of the history of the City of Kings Mountain and surrounding areas by preserving and exhibiting the 19th and early 20th century collection.
Library Events All events, unless other wise listed will be at the Mauney Memorial Library, 100 South Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain. FREE COMPUTER CLASSES – Thursday, May 9, 3:30-5 p.m. - Ipads Tuesday, May 14, 3:30-5 p.m. - Intro to Computers Tuesday, May 21, 3:30-5 p.m. - Ereaders Thursday, May 30, 3:30-5 p.m. - Ebay CALL 704-739-2371 OPTION 3 TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE TODAY! Sat., May 11, noon - Teen Book Club, Community Room Tues., May 14, 4 p.m. - Images of America: Kings Mountain. Last Chance Book signing! Come say farewell and thank you to Stephanie Walsh as she heads to new adventures! Carolina Room Sat. May 18 11:30 a.m. - Investment Program. Roger Reynolds will discuss investing options, Community Room Mon., May 20, 7p.m. - A look at Lincoln as a war president, Community Room. PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME – Tuesdays, 10 a.m., 3-5 years old, and Thursdays, 10 a.m., 2 years and under, at Mauney Memorial Library, in the Community Room. Call 704-739-2371 and choose option 2 for more information.
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The Hospice Store - Located at 323 E. Marion Street beside Dollar General near Uptown Shelby! Jewelry & Purses, Housewares, Glasses & Dishes, Linens, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles, Crystal & China, Small Appliances, Books, Artwork, Electronics, Lamps, Musical Instruments, Rugs, Toys & Games, Patio Furniture, Tools, Exercise Equipment, and more. Please call Angela Jones at 980-295-8578 if you have items to donate or for volunteer opportunities. Store Hours: Thursday - Saturday 10am 6pm; 323 E. Marion Street • Shelby, NC 28150
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FREE NOTARY PUBLIC TRAINING – The Notary Training course is required to obtain a commission as a Notary Public in North Carolina or as a refresher course. Preregistration and pre-payment is required for this course a minimum of five business days prior to the class start date. Apply Now for Job Openings - Gaston College Students, employees and alumnus can register to view and apply to current job opportunities on the nation’s largest entrylevel job board. Go to www.CollegeCentral.com/GastonCollege, Ed2go Online Classes - Over 450 on-line courses are available at www.ed2go.com/gaston. For information, call 704.922.6251 or email: hoyle.gail@gaston.edu.
YMCA Events YMCA PRINCESS DATE NIGHT - Fathers, uncles and grandfathers...escort your daughter, niece or granddaughter to Princess Date Night! You and your special date(s) will enjoy a very magical and memorable evening together. A disc jockey will be spinning some songs for your dancing enjoyment. Dinner will be served and a photographer will be on hand to capture the moment. Come dressed in semi-formal attire: dresses for the girls and suit/tie are recommended for the gentlemen. We can’t wait to see you there! Ages: Open to any and all ages Cost: $25 per couple, $10 each additional child
When: Saturday, May 18th, 2012 6:008:00 pm Where: Patrick Senior Center in Kings Mountain Registration: Registration forms are available at any Cleveland County Family YMCA branch. Get registered today! 18th annual YMCA Community Prayer Breakfast - The Cleveland County Family YMCA has announced that Sharon Decker, North Carolina Secretary of Commerce, will give the keynote address at the 18th annual YMCA Community Prayer Breakfast. This year’s event will be held Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the LeGrand Center on the campus of Cleveland Community College. Tickets are $13 per person or $100 for a table of 8. You can purchase tickets at any YMCA branch. June Bug Jam 5K To Benefit Girls on the Run of Cleveland County Date: Saturday, June 1st 5K start time at 8:30am Kid’s Fun Run start time at 9:30am Cost: Y Members early registration until May 18th: 5K and Phantom Runner $20 Kid’s Fun Run $10. Non Y Members early registration until May 18th: 5K and Phantom Runner $25 Kid’s Fun Run $10. Y Members late registration: 5K and Phantom Runner $25, Kid’s Fun Run $12. Non Y Members late registration: 5K and Phantom Runner $30 Kid’s Fun Run $12. Package Pick Up times: Dover Foundation YMCA, Friday, May 31, 9 am – 7 pm and Saturday, June 1, 7 am – 8 am Location: The race will start and end at the Dover Foundation YMCA. Attention Dog Owners: the first 3 dog finishers get a free bag of dog food!
Special Events PET ADOPTION – Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the National Guard Armory in Kings Mountain, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. This is Brittany Lysek’s Senior Project. She is working with the Tri-County Animal Shelter, along with PetSmart to get at least 10 dogs adopted into good homes. The price for the adoptions ranges from $75 - $130 according to the age, size, and background of the pets. The cost is to help cover the spaying or neutering and all vaccinations. Any dry or canned pet food donated will go to the shelter to help feed the pets there. This year will be Bessemer City’s 25th Down Home Festival on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11, and the festival will be bigger than ever. Friday night (6pm - 10pm) is Family Fun Night and will feature “The Legacy - Band� at the Street Dance on Pennsylvania Ave., as well as rides and amusements. A variety of food vendors sell concessions, including pizza, BBQ, hotdogs, and more. Saturday (12noon - 10pm) offers an opportunity to visit many vendors, with items for sale including jewelry, food, crafts, and more. Entertainment on multiple stages includes a variety of musical groups as well as local dance teams and other acts. Delicious burgers, hot dogs, BBQ, cotton candy, funnel cakes, roasted corn, turkey legs, snow cones and ice cream are just some of the festival fare offered by our food vendors. A wide range of crafts can be found, as well as painting, bake sales, and more. Amusements
rides abound. This year the rides will include a Ferris wheel. Saturday night the main stage will feature “The Embers� for the Street Dance and the Bessemer City Merchants Association will have a beer & wine garden area near the main stage. The evening ends with a dazzling fireworks display. Other Down Home Festival events usually include a 5K race/walk, Cornhole tournament, tours of the Bessemer City History & Arts Museum, a Student Art Show and the popular Miss Down Home Festival Pageant. All pageant contestants receive a tiara and winners become members of the Miss Gastonia Queen’s Court. The Miss Gastonia Scholarship Association sponsors the pageant with proceeds benefiting the Miss Gastonia scholarship fund. Family entertainer Rick Hubbard “Kazoobie� will perform at the festival on Saturday and at Bessemer City Primary School on Friday. VOLUNTEERS OF KM HOSPITAL will sponsor a $5 Jewelry and Accessory Sale on Tuesday, May 14 from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Wednesday, May 15 from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. You are invited to the “Shepherd’s Table� for a free meal every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 220 North Watterson St., Kings Mountain, NC 28086, Sponsored by the Mission Dept. Contact Sisters Eloise Jenkins or Valerie Boyd at 704-739-8354 for Information. For the Gaston County Adult Nutrition Program - Spend 1 hour a month delivering a smile and a hot lunch to homebound elderly. Help is needed in Bessemer City. To volunteer, call 704-862-7676. Owl’s Eye Winery - Owl’s Eye Winery welcomes Amy Allen on Friday, May 10, playing from 7- 9 p.m. BBQ BUTT SALE – VFW Post 9811, Kings Mountain and Cherryville will be selling bbq butts with sauce and slaw for $35.00 on Saturday, May 11, 2013, as a fundraiser to support the troops.To order call: 704-7504320.Butts will be ready for pick up after 10 a.m. MOTHER-DAUGHTER BRUNCH May 11, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at People’s Baptist Church. The Keynote Speaker will be Minister Sheila Webber of Wesley Chapel Holiness Church, Mount Holly. Brunch will be served immediately following the program. The theme this year is red and white and the attire is semi-formal. There is no cost but we ask that each lady sow a seed into the ministry. RSVP to Sister Fonda Houze by April 30, at (704) 740-6046 or (704) 739-0195. ZUMBA - Every Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, 7 p.m., Kings Mountain National Guard Armory, 300 Phifer Road. Instructor is Jennifer Stacey. How To Contact Us To have your events listed on the Go Page, contact the Herald by coming by our office at 700 East Gold Street, by calling us at 704-739-7496, or by email at beth.kmherald@gmail.com. The deadline for receiving items is 5 p.m. Monday.
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Legals NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Eulean G. Carpenter, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them, properly verified, to the undersigned, on or before the 6th day of August, 2013, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 8th day of May, 2013. Joan C. McMillan Executrix of the Estate of Eulean G. Carpenter, deceased 1836 Norman Parker Road Lawndale, NC 28090 KMH3524 (5/08, 15, 22 & 29/13)
NORTH CAROLINA N THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION MECKLENBURG COUNTY 12 CVD 18125 THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG HOSPITAL AUTHORITY D/B/A CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM PLAINTIFF V. CHRISTOPHER B. HICKS, DEFENDANT NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION To: Christopher B. Hick, the above named defendant: Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: The Plaintiff Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority d/b/a Carolinas Healthcare System has filed a complaint seeking damages for money owed. You are sought to make defense to such pleading not later than forty (40) days after May 8th, 2013, (exclusive of said date) and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This 30th day of April, 2013. ROBERT G. McINTOSH THE McINTOSH LAW FIRM Attorney for the Plaintiff PO Box 2270 Davidson, North Carolina 28036-2270 Telephone: 704-892-1699 Fax Number: 704-892-8664 KMH3523 (5/08, 15 &22/13)
NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION, CLEVELAND COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 12 SP 678 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF JAMES W. GOWAN, JR., AND LAURA J. GOWAN, Mortgagors, to TERRY PACK, Trustee; NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE WESLEY L. DEATON, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1645, PAGE 690 FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Mortgagee. Dated March 27, 2007 recorded in Book 1516, at Page 1054 Securing the original amount of $31,000.00 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by JAMES W. GOWAN, JR., and, LAURA J. GOWAN, described above, in the Cleveland County Public Registry; default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the said Deed of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure; and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness; and under and by virtue of an order entered in the within entitled and numbered action by the Clerk of Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina on the 3rd day of April, 2013, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse door in Shelby, North Carolina at 12:00 p.m. on Friday the 17th day of May, 2013, the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a railroad spike located in the centerline of Merton Road – SR #1651 (60 feet in width), the same being located N 67-52-51 E 19.50 feet from a nail spike located in the center of a bridge over Buffalo Creek, and running thence from said point of Beginning with the centerline of Merton Road S 67-52-51 W 19.50 feet to a nail spike located in the center of said bridge; thence continuing with the center of said road S 88-21-10 W 362.36 feet to a railroad spike located in the center of said road; thence N 00-35-59 E 131.51 feet to an iron stake; thence N 13-48-00 W 66.45 feet to an iron stake; thence N 08-05-15 W
some with water & septic, owner will fin with low DP. Call Bryant Realty 704-567-9836 or www.bryantrealty.org. (5/08)
Misc. For Sale WALKING TREADMILL for Sale $65.00. Call: 704739-5064. (5/08) COMPUTER DESK for sale. Almost new, extra shelves $95.00. Call: 7048 2 5 - 2 3 0 9 . (5/08/13) STEREO for SALE – AM-FM, Double tape deck, CD player and Record Player. 2 speakers - $75.00. Call: 704739-5064. (5/08) 2 PLOTS at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain for sale. Call: 704786-4089. (5/08 &15) ROUND BATHROOM SINK for SALE – $20.00. Call: 704739-5064. (5/08) CNA TOPS and BOTTOMS for sale. $2.00 each or 3/$5.00. Call: 7048 2 5 - 2 3 0 9 . (5/08/13). COUCH, CAFÉ’ TABLE and FOUR CHAIRS and CHEST of Drawers for sale. Call (704) 4193419. (tfn)
DIABETIC SHOES for sale. New. Size 8½. $40.00. Call: 704-825-2309. (5/08)
Wanted to Buy CASH ON THE SPOT! Will buy tools or building full of merchandise, or pictures, or anything of value. (704)300 – 0827 or (704)300 – 7676. (5/08/13)
Pets FREE KITTTENS TO GOOD HOMES. 3 kittens available. 1- long-haired & black, 1 – longhaired – like a Siamese and 1black with white feet. Also available is a 3 to 4 year old female tabby. Call: 704750-4153 or 7042 5 9 - 5 3 6 0 . (5/08/13)
Yard Sales - Deadlinefor yard sale ads is 12pm Friday! HUGE MOVING SALE at 112 Churchhill Dr. in KM on Sat., May 11th. 8 am – 1 pm. Clothes, Furniture, Kitchen and
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Household items. (5/08/13) ESTATE/TAG SALE at 108 Ware St. (Westover) KM. Sat., May 11th starting at 7 AM. Furniture, kitchen, personal & household items. (5/08/13) TWO KM FAMILIES YARD SALE on corner of Linwood and Church Street. Sat., May 11th. 8 am. Heritage House Collectables, chain saw, leaf blower, new and used items and a 1983 EL CAMINO $4700.00. ESTATE SALE -- 1302 Joyce Dr., Cherryville, N.C., May 11, 2013, 7 am. to 1 pm. (5/08/13)
Help Wanted SEEKING ESTABLISHED HAIR STYLIST with client base. Great salon setting. Call Pam today at 7047 3 0 - 8 0 3 0 . (5/08/13)
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Elderly Households CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN PUBLIC NOTICE APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE ZONING ORDINANCE CASE NO. VA-1-4-13 William E. Parker has requested a variance from Section 6.7 (2) C. Minimum Required Front Yard – 30 Feet. The result of the variance request being granted would allow a permanent variance for the proposed home building envelope that will be in line with the next home to its west side. The home and building envelope will be 23’ “behind” the existing curb per the subdivision plat. The subject lot is located approximately at the intersection of Bennett Drive and Branch Street, also known as Tax Map KM 16, Block 12, Lot 7 or PIN 8279. The property is zoned R-6. PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013, 5:30 P.M. For information call 704-734-4595. KMH3525 (5/08/13)
152.40 feet to an iron stake located at a red oak tree; thence N 35-53-33 W 79.61 feet to an iron stake; thence N 47-47-13 W 229.93 feet to an iron stake; thence N 4848-56 W 75.45 feet to an iron stake; thence crossing Buffalo Creek N 34-23-16 E 45.91 feet to an iron stake in the Gantt boundary line; thence with the Gantt boundary line three (3) calls as follows: S 55-54-56 E 386.08 feet; S 54-38-17 E 152.14 feet; and S 43-07-09 E 285.00 feet to the point of Beginning, containing 2.74 acres, more or less, as shown upon the aforesaid survey. TITLE REFERENCE: See Deed at Book 1415, Page 2067 of the Cleveland County Registry. THIS PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: Parcel No. 48093 161 Merton Road, Lawndale, NC 28090 This sale is made subject to all outstanding and unpaid Cleveland County and any city or town ad valorem property taxes as well as any and all other prior liens, defects and encumbrances involving said property, as well as a Clerk’s fee of $.45 per $100 on the purchase price. Notice is further hereby given that the successful bidder will be required to make a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Notice is further hereby given that the sale will be conducted pursuant to and subject to all of the provisions of Chapter 45, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina. Notice is given that an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of any such rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement to the effective date of the termination. This the 3rd day of April, 2013. By: /s/ Wesley L. Deaton, Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 2459, Denver, NC 28037 (704) 489-2491 KMH 3522 (5/08 & 13/13)
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KM Elite 3-4 year old basketball action Elite Trailblazers youth football team celebrates following victory
KM Elite basketball Elite Trailblazers youth football heading to MAC has successful season K.M. Elite Trailblazers are now official members of the Mid Atlantic Carolinas Conference in our youth football program for the upcoming 2013 season. The MAC Conference is a member of the American Youth Football (AYF) organization. AYF is the largest youth football and cheerleading program in the nation. AYF provides teams the opportunity to play at both regional and national levels, with eight national divisions and sponsorship from great companies/organizations including but not limited to: NFL, Under Armour, Riddell, Field Turf, Team Cheer and many more. The MAC Conference is aligned to the AYF Atlantic Region which consists of teams from Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Local conference members are comprised of nine teams from the Greater Gaston, Cleveland, Rutherford, and Upstate SC County regions. Elite coaches and players are very excited about new membership and look forward to the competition in the upcoming fall.
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K.M. Elite is currently taking registration for Spring Training and Fall Football Registration. Weekly Spring Strength and Condition Trainings are held at East Elementary School. The cost for Spring Training is $25.00 and Fall Football Registration $60.00. Contact Maurice Tate 704-460-3433, Marcus Bell 704-974-3126, or Brandy Tate 704-678-2165 for more information.
EOG Tutorial Prep EOG Tutorial Prep will be held on every Monday and Thursday during the month of May during 4:30 – 5:30 p.m for 3rd – 5th grades only. This tutorial is designed to help prepare students for the upcoming EOGs. There are a few slots available. If interested, contact Bernadette Byars at 704-689-1814 or Brandy Tate 704-678-2165.
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KM Elite's youth basketball season was once again a success with the local teams competing in the Gastonia Parks and Recreation Division. The Elite was successful in every age division. The White 5-6 year co-ed finished in first place with an 82 record and the Elite White 7-8 year old team finished
second with a 9-3 mark. The Elite Black 9-10 year old boys were West Division champions and playoff runner-up with an 11-2 record. The KM Elite Gold 9-10 year old boys were Division B championship runner-up. The Elite 8-10 year old girls were Gastonia City Champions with a perfect 15-0 record, and the Elite 11-
KM Elite hosted its 3-4 year old Lil Dribblers League internally. All practices and games were held at Bynum Chapel Life Center. The group competed its season learning the basics and foundational skills of basketball.
Elite registering for summer KM Elite will be registering kids for its summer enrichment/basketball league for ages 7-14. Elite Summer Enrichment will consist of summer basketball league and kids will also have an opportunity to participate in break-out sessions on topics such as
winter sports will receive a discount. The program will begin on June 11. For more information contact Maurice Tate at 704-460-3433, Brandy Tate at 704-678-2165 or George Adams at 704-6483960.
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KMTD Club Golf Tournament
Dan Brooks, center, assistant head coach and defensive line coach at Clemson University, with David Brinkley, left, and Bob McRae at Friday’s annual Kings Mountain Touchdown Club golf tournament at Kings Mountain Country Club.
Toney Wells watches his tee shot on #3 during last week’s Touchdown Club golf tournament at Kings Mountain Country Club.
■YMCA SPORTS 7-8 Baseball Blue Jays 7 Pirates 6 Mattthew Woods – 3-3 1 run Jacob Hamrick 2-4 1 run Braves 14 Angels 2 Nash Bachman 3-4 3 runs Paydon Oliver 2-3 1 run Blue Jays 8 Braves 6 Corey Long 3-3 2 runs Jeffrey Ellis 2-3 2 runs Braves 12 Angels 4 Matthew Morrow 3-3 1 run Jordan Mull 3-3 2 runs Pirates 10 Blue Jays 6 Priest Wilson 3-3 1 run Turner Brown 2-3 2 runs 9-10 Baseball Dodgers 5 Yankees 4 Ryne Smith – 2-2 1 run Isaiah Lowe 2-2 2 runs Angels 15 Braves 1 Caleb Broome 3-3 3 runs Kohen Johnson 1-1 1 run Angels 8 Yankees 7 Cooper Putnam 1-2 Triple, Run Aiden Wilson 1-2 1 Run 11-12 Baseball Yankees 6 Rangers 3 DJ Bagwell 2-2 1 Run David Bell 2-2 1 run Cardinals 3 Braves 0 Hunter Helms 1-2 1 run Silas Price 1-2 Rangers 1 Cardinals 0 Frank Stump 1-2 1 HR Hunter Helms 1-3 2B Braves 8 Yankees 3 Justin Osborne 2-2 HR Bryce Kornegay 1 run
Jamie Carrigan lines up a long downhill putt on #9 during last Friday’s Kings Mountain Touchdown Club golf tournament at Kings Mountain Country Club.
Former Cleveland Browns star Kevin Mack putts on #6 as Jeff Cloninger looks on. Cloninger was quarterback and Mack was the star running back on Kings Mountain’s 1979 football team.
Patriot netters have 8-4 record Kings Mountain Middle School’s tennis team wrapped up its season last week with a loss to Shelby
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St. Matthew’s Pre-School celebrates 40th anniversary St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Pre-School will celebrate its 40th Anniversary of “Raising Children to the Top� on Thursday, May 30, at 7 p.m. at the annual endof-year spring program. Following the program and graduation exercises in the fellowship hall, a Pre-School birthday cake will be cut and others refreshments will be served in the downstairs reception area. St. Matthew’s Pre-School has the distinction of being state-licensed and the longest continuously-running program of its kind in the area. This is a significant milestone for St. Matthew’s PreSchool, having opened its doors to students on September 4, 1973. The Pre-School was born in the hearts and minds of its founders as a Christian outreach ministry to the community. The Rev. Dr. Robert Allen, St. Matthew’s pastor from 1972 – 1977, was the driving force in starting the Pre-School. He was joined on the first Board of Directors by his wife Nancy Allen, Juanita Lutz, Lynne Mauney, Beth McIntyre, Nancy Smith, and Nan Ormand who served as the first Director of the PreSchool. The staff that first year was composed of Nan Ormand (director), Mary Klepper and Lynda Stewart (teachers), and Sis Bridges (assistant to the director). The first group of 4-yearolds that comprised the graduating class of 1973-74 consisted of seven students: Rachel Allen (daughter of Pastor Allen), Candace Bowen, Mary Bridges (Etters) (daughter of staff member Sis Bridges), Chuck Dover, Jeff Hughes, Stephen Mauney (son of board member Lynne Mauney), and Paige Scarbrough (Biddix). Over the 40-year history of the Pre-School there have
been six directors: Nan Ormand, Nancy Smith, Judy Wilson, Janie Summey Moss, Donna Jones, and current director Ina Blanton. Sis Bridges has served as assistant to the director since the Pre-School opened in 1973, giving her the distinction of being a member of the original staff and continuing to serve the students of St. Matthew’s Pre-School to the present day 40 years later. Nancy Smith, Judy Wilson, Janie Summey Moss, and Ina Blanton served as teachers at the Pre-School before becoming the director. There have been 39 teachers through the years, including two St. Matthew’s pastors’ wives, Nancy Allen and Barbara (Mrs. Harwood) Smith, who along with others went on to become public school teachers, librarians, counselors, principals, and directors of special programs. Seven aides assisted the teachers in the school’s 40 years of operation. Twenty-six members of St. Matthew’s have served on the Pre-School Board through the years: Nancy Allen, Robert Allen (pastor), Beth Baker, Kathleen Bridges, David Faunce, Newby Finger, Sue Franks, Rachel Gladden, Trip Herndon, Juanita Lutz, Jeff Mauney, Lynne Mauney, Priscilla Mauney, Beth McIntyre, Sarah Mayse, Sandy Meeks, Nan Ormand, Gregg Petty, Harwood Smith (pastor), Nancy Smith, Jerry Stark, Beth Suber, Emily Suber, Lindsay Suber, Bob Wilson, and Judy Wilson. Forty-nine children and grandchildren of the congregation have attended the church’s school. St. Matthew’s congregation currently has its first family of two-generation students who are Caroline Suber (in the 3year-old class) and her dad, Lindsay Suber, who was in the 4-year-old graduating class of 1978-79. Other par-
ent-child combinations represented over the years from the community are Bryce, Peyton, and Ashtyn (in the 4year-old class) Fisher and their dad, Stephen Fisher; Bryson, Stetson, and Lucy (in the 4-year-old class) McDaniel and both parents, Jada Brown McDaniel and Cale McDaniel; Kensen Martin (in the 4-year-old class) and his mother, Dee Chapman Martin; and Kevin Walker (in the 3-year-old class) and his mother, Amanda Walker. In all, over 1,000 students representing a variety of ethnic groups and one non-English-speaking student have graduated from St. Matthew’s Pre-School in the last 40 years including six pairs of twins and one set of triplets. In addition to the teaching of state-approved lesson plans which are posted in each classroom, many enrichment activities are planned for the children including weekly chapel with Pastor Peter Setzer and church music director Carolyn Rhyne; regular visits for story hour by Mauney Memorial children’s librarian Anne Gamble; trick-ortreating in Halloween costumes in the neighborhood including the Cleveland County Schools office in the former Central School; field trips to the Fire Department, the park, the pumpkin patch, etc.; days designated to bring your favorite toy and your favorite book, celebrations of each child’s birthday, two programs a year at Christmas and Graduation, and more. Even difficult times are turned into learning experiences for how to handle days outside the normal routine. When a pipe burst in the boiler room in the early 1980s and water covered the lower floor of the church which houses the PreSchool, the staff told the children they were going to
4-year-old Caroline Suber and her daddy, Lindsay Suber, who represent the first twogeneration family from St. Matthew’s congregation to attend St. Matthew’s Pre-School. Four other families from the Kings Mountain community round out this special parent-child group of Pre-School students.
gather their things, go to higher ground (upstairs) like Noah did, and enter the ark two by two like the animals in the Bible story. When the “flood waters receded,� the children left the ark and returned to their classrooms downstairs. It was a great adventure, bringing a Bible story to life! When the church experienced a fire on Christmas morning of 1999 and the Pre-School area needed to be renovated, two local churches, Trinity Episcopal and First Presbyterian extended the offer for St. Matthew’s Pre-School to temporarily house its program using their facilities. The children learned firsthand about the value of good neighbors and enjoyed the extended “field trip.� For more information about the 40th Anniversary, advantages of being state-licensed, the philosophy and mission statement of the school, registration for St. Matthew’s Pre-School, and the availability of early morning and afternoon care, you are invited to go to the church’s website at www.stmatthewskm.org or call the Pre-School at 704739-7467. Together with the congregation, Pastor Peter Setzer and the current St. Matthew’s Pre-School staff of Ina Blanton, director; Sheila Ledford, teacher of the 3-year-old class; Elizabeth McGinnis, teacher of the 4-year-old class; and Sis Bridges, assistant to the director, and the Pre-School Board of Judy Wilson, chairman, Priscilla Mauney, Nancy Smith, Beth Suber, Lindsay Suber, and Bob Wilson, look forward to celebrating 40 years of serving the children of Kings Mountain with anyone currently or formerly associated with the Pre-School. Notification is by word of mouth; no written invitations are being sent.
Left, Jada Brown as a 5-yearold student at St. Matthew’s pre-School in 1980-81. Above, Cale McDaniel as a 5-year-old student at St. Matthew’s Pre-School in 1980-81 Former St. M a t t h e w ’s Pre-School classmates, Jada Brown and Cale McDaniel, on their wedding day in 1998. Their three child r e n , Bryson, Stetson, and Lucy, followed in their parents’ footsteps as students at S t . Matthew’s
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Allman twins celebrate birthday The Allman Twins of Kings Mountain are not identical but they love doing things together and even dressed alike for their 70th birthday April 28. Linda Allman McClain and Brenda Allman Lawson were honored by their family, which includes four generations on both sides, at a birthday party at Lake Wylie. Two decorated cakes were served after a country buffet and dessert bar enjoyed by 50 guests, includ-
ing friends and family, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. A spring floral theme was carried out in decorations. Hosting the party were the three children of Linda McClain, including LaBrone Wall, Dwayne Hord, and Debbie Glover; and the four children of Brenda Lawson, including Tommy Dean Lawson, Glenn Lawson, Nathaniel Lawson and Sherry Russell.
The Allman Twins, Linda Allman McClain, left, and Brenda Allman Lawson
Williamses to perform at Joy 90TH BIRTHDAY – Mrs. Clara Humphries Hughes of the Dixon Community turned 90 on May 4 and celebrated her birthday Sunday, May 5, at a party attended by family members and friends at Bethlehem Baptist Church Christian Activities Center. A decorated birthday cake was cut and served with refreshments from a festive table and beautifully decorated reception hall.
Adam and Eve now playing at Shelby Community Theatre Adam and Eve take center stage for the latest production of the hilariously uplifting romantic comedy, “Searching for Eden: the diaries of Adam and Eve” by the Greater Shelby Community Theatre May 3, 4, and 11 at 7:30 p.m. and May 5 and 12 at 2:30 p.m. at the Mildred H. Keeter Auditorium on the campus of Cleveland Community College. Tickets are available online and at the door for $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. Discounted ad-
vance tickets are available at Arnold’s Jewelry, Badcock Home Furniture, the Cleveland County Arts Council, Maxwell B. Hamrick Insurance and the Neil Senior Center in Shelby. “Searching for Eden” stars Trey Ross as a playful Adam and Jenni Hassler as a kooky chatterbox Eve. For more information visit Greater Shelby Community Theatre online at www.GSCT.org or call 704480-8495 or email info@gsct.org.
If you missed Robin and Linda Williams on the May 4 edition of “A Prairie Home Companion”, you will be able to see them live next month at the Joy Performance Center in Kings Mountain, June 22 at 8 p.m. For more than 30 years the couple has been featured on a regular basis on Garrison Keillor’s iconic public radio program. The Williams have strong ties to the Carolinas. Robin is originally from Charlotte. He met Linda, who is from Alabama, in 1971. They met and fell for each other during a visit to Myrtle Beach, SC while Linda was teaching school and Robin was a fulltime musician on a national coffeehouse circuit. It wasn’t long before they discovered additional magic when they combined their voices in harmony. In 1975 they recorded their first album in Minneapolis for a local record company. The same year they made their first appearance on a little radio show just getting
off the ground called “A Prairie Home Companion,” and that relationship has continued for three decades. Over the next 15 years they recorded several fine albums and continued to crisscross the country thrilling audiences with their songs and harmonies. Around the same time, they began to tour with a band, “Their Fine Group,” and their already big sound grew all the more. The 1990’s brought a major tour with Mary Chapin Carpenter, an all gospel CD which garnered two nominations for Gospel Album of the Year, and three CDs of predominantly original material. Since then Robin & Linda have made appearances on such major programs as “The Grand Old Opry,” “Austin City Limits,” “Music City Tonight,” “Mountain Stage” and the movie version of “A Prairie Home Companion.” Having always sung gospel music, in the late 1980s they teamed up with their old friend and “A
Robin and Linda Williams Prairie Home Companion” host Garrison Keillor and bluegrass songstress Kate MacKenzie to form “The Hopeful Gospel Quartet.” This wonderful ensemble has gone on to release two albums and tour the USA, British Isles and Europe. Robin and Linda Williams make music that is both comfortable and thoughtful -
a rare combination that explains why and how they are able to keep on an even keel while musical trends come and go. They don’t play at being country - they are country. Visit their website at http://robinandlinda.com. Tickets are $20 in advance and are available on-line from http://TicketsNC.com, by phone at 704 472-7762
Memorial Day program May 26 at Cleveland Memorial Park The Cleveland County Veterans Memorial Day program will be held May 26 at
2 p.m. at Cleveland Memorial Park in Shelby. Perry Holleman, US Army veteran
and Minister of Education at Shelby’s First Baptist Church, will be guest
speaker. In event of rain the service will be held in the Mausoleum Chapel.
Celebrating National Nurses Week May 6 - 12, 2013
Nurses are always developing innovations and improving the quality of care in various ways. Sometimes innovative thinking helps one patient overcome a troublesome symptom. Other times, initiatives aimed at quality improvement and clinical practice innovation can benefit millions of patients system-wide. Our nurses are making a difference in the lives of our patients in many ways. Here are just a few: Developing the Shhhh Program for newborns. Changing medication times for patient comfort. Implementing Quiet Time. For these and so many more reasons, we recognize you and appreciate all you do for our patients.
Cleveland Regional Medical Center & Kings Mountain Hospital Nurses, Thank you for all you do for every patient, every day, always!
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