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Fisher named new superintendent Picked to lead schools in close vote DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
In a 6-3 vote, the Cleveland County Board of Education moved Tuesday to name Dr. Stephen Fisher as the county schools’ new superintendent. Fisher, currently the as-
sistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, will be awarded a four-year contract and assume the role on July 1. In explaining her vote to pick Fisher, the board’s vice chairperson Shearra Miller said that the selection and interview process was exhaustive and that she learned a lot about
Dr. Stephen Fisher
Fisher in the last several weeks. “I saw strengths in Dr. Fisher I had not seen before,� she said. “I saw a vision in Dr. Fisher that I had not seen before. I look forward to working with him in the
future.� The three dissenting votes came from Donnie Thurman, Jr., Danny Blanton and Roger Harris, all of which said they would nevertheless support Fisher, who is 39, and respected his qualifications and character despite favoring other candidates who were up for the top education job. See FISHER, 7A
Honoring those who serve Veteran remembers a people who paid a steep price for freedom DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
Allen Williams and Annamarie Fulbright were crowned KMHS 2014 prom king and queen at Saturday nights festivites at the LeGrand Center. See more photos on pages 6-7B.
Downtown KM shops to sponsor Senior Day Starting in June, most of the shops in downtown Kings Mountain will offer special discounts to seniors, 60 and older, on the first Wednesday of each month, during regular store hours. These business owners have come together to promote their stores, and each other, in a joint effort to market Kings Mountain to Kings Mountain. Organized by Nicole Smith at Mike's Great Finds, the shopkeepers have developed a system to realize what merchandise each carries so they can direct shoppers to the items they want. "I've purchased multi-card racks and we are sharing business cards that shoppers can pick up from each one," she said. They are also looking into special flags to place in front of their businesses on Senior Wednesday to remind shoppers to come in for the specials. A 'membership' card is also in the works, to give to shoppers as recognition of their participation in helping local merchants stay in business and keep Kings Mountain's downtown alive and prosperous. "Look for our ad in next week's Herald, and a map pinning the 47 businesses that are participating in our first Senior Wednesday on June 4."
While fighting in the Vietnam War, Abraham Ruff learned a powerful lesson in loyalty, toughness and sacrifice. His U.S. Army Special Forces unit was up against the North Vietnamese Army in the treacherous jungles of the divided nation. Danger lurked at every turn. But his men found a valuable ally in the members of an indigenous Vietnamese tribe. That band of people – called the montagnard, or Mountain People, from the French — served as interpreters and lookouts during those hostile times when “you felt like you were all alone, didn’t speak the language and were surrounded by the enemy.� Ruff, who joined the Army in 1960 at 18 and retired in 1980, was able to enjoy a reunion with some of the members of the montagnard who helped his unit and others survive that difficult war on the other side of the world. Three of the montagnard – also known as the Degar – met him and other members of his Green Beret team in Charlotte. Two are in poor health and the third is a minister in Greensboro. They emigrated to the
Memorial Day observance set for Monday Captain Frank Sincox, retired Kings Mountain medical doctor who served in the Medical Corps US Navy, Reserves and with the Marine Corps for 42 years, will make the address at Monday’s community-wide Memorial Day observance at 10 a.m. at Patriots Park. Sincox practiced medicine for 50 years prior to retirement. In Kings Mountain he has been active in the Rescue Squad, Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, Civil Air Patrol, Cleveland County Health Department, Kings Mountain Hospital, church activities, and on mayoral committees. Also participating in the service will be KMPD Chief Melvin Proctor, who will give the invocation, Sheriff Alan Norman who will lead the pledge of allegiance, Justin Morrow who will sing “The National Anthem� and trumpeter Paul Fulton who will play “Taps.� Piper Jane Gulden will play special music including “Amazing Grace� and the KMPD honor guard will post and retrieve the colors. Mayor Rick Murphrey will welcome guests and preside, introduce the speaker and lead the presentation of a red, white and blue memorial wreath at the close of the ceremony.
United States after the brutal proxy war, but not after the conquering communist forces imprisoned and mistreated them for years. Ruff will be speaking about his experience with the montagnard at Dixon Presbyterian Church this Sunday 11 a.m. and his aim is to connect the bonds he made and the sacrifices he witnessed to Memorial Day here in the United States and the sacrifice Christ made for those who believed in him. “The montagnard are a simple people,â€? Ruff said. “They live off the land and don’t make use of much technology. They are like the Native Americans of this country when European settlers were getting here.â€? And the montagnard have suffered the same persecution and indignities as Native Americans did, Ruff said, who has seen their mistreatment first-hand. “They harshly imprisoned them ‌ and they burned their books.â€? “A lot of people don’t understand that serving your country sometimes means making the ultimate sacrifice,â€? Ruff said. “The montagnard know this.â€? Ruff served in Vietnam with the Army See RUFF, 8A,
Jimmie Johnson, six-time Sprint Cup NASCAR champion, nears the finish line in Saturday’s big race. See more photos on page 12B Photo by DAVE BLANTON
Budget meeting Thursday night Battling out a triathlon victory City Manager Marilyn Sellers will present the 2014-15 city of Kings Mountain budget to city council Thursday night at 6 p.m. at a special meeting of city council at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center. Last Thursday city council heard projects presented by department heads, some of which may be included in the budget projections to be presented by Sellers on Thursday. The 2014 benefit overview by Human Resources Director Randy Patterson showed four medical option plans for the 200-plus city employees, two of which are of no cost to city employees. He proposed a change in medical administrator (healthgram) and provider network (CIGNA/Express Scripts) and noted new reporting requirements under President Obama’s Affordable Care Act which removes pre-existing conditions exclusions. He recommended a benefit strategy to reduce future claim costs, including encouraging employees to use new care venues (on-site clinics, retail clinics, mobile units) and employee participation in city sponsored programs on employee and family education benefits. Employees will be encouraged to take health screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure, etc. and participate in fitness programs with attention on weight management. Energy Director Nick Hendricks who heads up the gas and electric departments, gave a review of several projects, including Smart Meter, as did other department heads in preparation for Thursday’s budget presentation.
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Sunny weather, fierce competition and a dash of celebrity marked the 15th annual Over The Mountain Triathlon on Saturday as elite athletes from around the state and region raced through the challenging course that covers four counties in two states. The overall winner of the 37-mile course, which includes swimming, biking and running segments, was 27-year-old Matthews resident Matt Patton, finishing with a time of 2 hours and 13 minutes. “I loved it. It’s a really challenging course,� said Patton, a two-time All American swimmer at the University of Michigan and a member of the Olympic Swim Team who ran his first Over the Mountain race on Saturday. “The (bicycle)
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climbing played to one of my strong suits.� The course for the race, which begins at 8 a.m. at Moss Lake, consists of a 1mile swim across the lake, a 30-mile bike ride and finishes with a 10K race through parts of downtown Kings Mountain and along Phifer Road. This year’s race drew 175 participants. The city employs dozens of volunteers to mark the course and its many turns through the countryside, state parks and city streets. Six-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson had a strong showing in the grueling Olympic-style race. The popular NASCAR driver won his 35-39 age group in the Triathlon just hours before heading to the Charlotte Motor Speedway to compete in the All-Star Race, where he wound up See TRIATHLON, 8A
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Although parking was a bit “hairy� due to the Over the Mountain Triathlon being held at the same location as the market this past Saturday, the market enMargot Plonk joyed good traffic. Foothills Farmers Shoppers enjoyed Market seeing the athletes, including Nascar legend, Jimmie Johnson, walk through Patriots Park. Some, including FFM soap vendor, Tracie Pullen, got to take a picture with Jimmie! This week, The Foothills Farmers’ Market will be back to our usual location between Cherokee Grill and the Joy Theatre on Railroad Avenue, with new vendors, regular vendors, as well as some that we only see on occasion. If you have never been before, come check it out! You’ll find everything from handmade artisan jewelry to fresh broccoli and onions! One of the first things I spotted when our new vendor, Burton Farms of Vale, arrived was the Swiss chard! I think Gracie thought I was crazy as I chanted “It’s here! It’s here- The Swiss chard has finally arrived at market!� And oh what beautiful produce came off of their truck and into their Farmers Market stall: broccoli, spring onions, cabbage, bok choy, asparagus, lettuce, strawberries, local honey, radishes, the list could go on! Come on out and meet their vendor representatives. Rub elbows with local chefs, and ask advice on how to cook the various offerings. I did just that with the Swiss chard and asked local chef Marty Mongiello for suggestions. One of his was bacon, garlic and a wilted greens presentation. Below, please find
my creation based on his suggestions! Peppery Swiss Chard 2-3 slices of bacon, chopped One head of Swiss Chard (Rainbow variety) chopped- I did not use stems 1 clove garlic ½-1 tsp. red pepper flakes ½ cup chicken broth or vegetable broth Brown chopped bacon in a skillet. Add chopped garlic, and cook on medium heat until lightly browned. Throw in the pepper flakes and stir around a bit to release the pepper’s “biteâ€?. At this point you can remove garlic (or leave it in for more flavor). Add chopped chard, stirring until it reduces in size by half. Add broth, stir. Cover and turn to low and cook until most liquid is absorbed. Salt (and vinegar) to taste and serve as a side to chicken or fish. Amazing!
The choir sings from a trailer platform at Sundays dedication of Advent Lutheran Church's new home grounds at 230 Oak Grove Road.
Advent Lutheran Church to have new home From the opening strains of “Surely the Presence of the Lord Is In This Place,'' sung by the choir from a trailer platform, to the closing benediction, there was no doubt of God's presence at the dedication of Advent Lutheran Church's new home grounds at 230 Oak Grove Road. Over 80 parishioners were present for the dedication service.
Mission partners and supporters from Salisbury, Troutman, Dallas, Gastonia and York, SC gathered with the congregation to celebrate the milestone event. The Rev. Carl Haynes, Dean of the Carolinas Mission District of the North American Lutheran Church, delivered an inspirational sermon and blessed the land to God's use. Following the service, there
was fellowship, food and pickup football and soccer for the young people. Advent began as a mission congregation, meeting for the first time in November 2010, and has a baptized membership of 130. The congregation will now begin its building phase and looks forward to the future of having a permanent home base for its mission and outreach.
Members of the congregation of Advent Lutheran Church participate in dedication of Advent Lutheran Church's new home grounds Sunday.
By JIM MILLER Editor
How to Help Seniors with Computer Issues from Far Away Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any computer software products that you know of that will let me help my parents with their computer issues from afar? They are in their seventies and frequently call me with their computer questions and problems, but I live across town and don’t always have time to get in the car and drive over to help them. What’s available that can help us? Helping an elder loved with their computer questions or problems over the phone can be frustrating and difficult. Fortunately, there are a number of resources available today that offer remote access software that can easily help you assist your parents with their computer issues from afar. One of the best is TeamViewer, which is completely free to use and works with Windows and Macintosh computers. To get started, you and your par-
ents will need to go to TeamViewer.com and install their free software on each of your computers. How-to videos are available on their site to help with the installation.
chrome.google.com/webstore and type in “Chrome Remote Desktop� in the “Search the store� box to find it), and SkyFex (skyfex.com), which works only with Windows.
Once installed – and with their permission – you will be able to access your parent’s computer right from your own computer wherever you are. Both machines must have broadband Internet for this to work.
Skype also has a screen share feature (see skype.com/en/features/screen-sharing) that lets you share your screen and video chat at the same time, but you can’t actually take control of the other person’s computer. You can only show them what they should be doing by demonstrating it on your own desktop.
This software will give you the ability to actually see what’s appearing on your parent’s computer screen, and will let you remotely take charge of their computer so you can show them how to do something, or you can do it for them while they watch. Almost anything can be done remotely with this software. You can even keep a live video chat open at the same time you’re helping them. If your interested in shopping around, some other free remote access programs worth a look include Chrome Remote Desktop (go to
Professional Tech Support If your parents need more tech support than you are able to manage, another option to consider is to sign them up with a tech support company like Geek Squad (geeksquad.com, 800-433-5778), which also offers remote access capabilities to help your parents with almost any computer issue. Whenever they would need assis-
tance, they could call the Geek Squad toll free number anytime, 24 hours a day, or log in to their website. A Geek Squad representative would then help them initiate a remote access session, so they could remotely show them how to do something, or make repairs or adjustments to their computer. Once the call is completed, the remote control access would be disconnected from your parent’s computer. In addition to the remote access help, Geek Squad tech support also offers free anti-virus software, they cover up to three computers (or other devices), and provide unlimited phone and in-person tech support at any Best Buy store. Costs range from $200 for one year, $280 for two years or $350 for three years, with a 15 percent discount available to AARP members. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior� book.
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Watch a movie, set a world record at YMCA pool DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
It’s the time of year when the mercury is rising and folks young and old are looking for ways to break the heat with a cool dip in the pool. The Kings Mountain YMCA is answering the call with an array of programs and activities centered around its Olympic-sized swimming pool. The fun kicks off this Saturday with a welcome event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. sponsored by Arise Church. For $1 a person (free for YMCA members), there will be hot dogs, pretzels and bottled water to jumpstart the sum-
mer swimming season at the popular outdoor pool. In June, the YMCA is partnering with the Mauney Memorial Library’s summer reading program to host a Friday movie night called “Dive In Movies.” Starting June 27 and held every other week for five weeks, guests can blend the cooling power of the swimming with the fun of film. Around dusk, organizers will screen a different family-oriented movie alongside the pool’s perimeter. The YMCA’s “Dive In Movies” will have a different theme for every week, from science and insects to ecology, said Amanda Little, the Y’s senior program director. The library’s summer
reading program, which is themed “Fizz, Boom, Read” this year, and the Y’s movie night are both free. “The pool will be open with lifeguards so you can watch the movie and swim,” said Summer Kelly, a library assistant at Mauney Memorial. “There will also be some activities and refreshments.” “We’re excited to be working with the library’s great summer reading program,” Little said. “It’s all part of an effort to combat what is called the summer reading slope. It’s to provide entertainment, but also meant to be educational.” And on June 20 at the YMCA swimming pool you
can be part of a one-of-akind event. The Kings Mountain YMCA is joining the other two Ys in Shelby and Boiling Springs and thousands of other pools across the globe to try to set a Guinness record. From 11 a.m. to noon that day, pools around the world will be coordinating to get in the record books for the “World’s Largest Swim Lesson.” Local YMCAs are partnering with Safe Kids Cleveland County in the effort to raise water safety awareness and promote swimming skills. “We’re trying to globalize water safety awareness,” Little said. “It’s a very ambitious project and we hope to
have a lot of fun with it.” The pool is adding a few features for extra summer fun. A water basketball hoop is being installed this week, and swimmers can switch gears and play a poolside game of Cornhole. The wading pool is in the last stages of some minor renovations and Little said she expects it to be open for younger water-lovers by June 1. The YMCA pool is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. for members and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. for non-members, who can pay $3 for a day pass. On Saturdays and Sundays it’s open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for all groups. Swimmers must be 13 to come
alone. Swimmers under 13 must be accompanied by a guardian who is at least 18. The pool’s season runs through Labor Day. In other pool news, the Kings Mountain Country Club’s pool is shooting for a Memorial Day opening after extensive plumbing repair and other renovations took the small pool out of commission last summer. Access to the pool, which is equipped with a lifeguard, is included in family memberships to the club. Or a pool membership for the entire summer can be purchased for $350. Day passes for non-members are available to nonmembers for $5.
Disaster relief group meets in KM Five year old struck, killed by falling tree
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When natural disasters strikes, charities are often the first to arrive and provide support to those hit hardest by destructive hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and ice storms. Providing shelter and hot meals for those in desperate need requires toughness, expediency and good training. That kind of training for the worst was what brought nearly 400 N.C. Baptist Men and Women volunteers to town over the weekend. Meeting at First Baptist Church all day Friday and Saturday, volunteers took classes and trained in food preparation, chainsaw handiwork, roof repair and emergency administration skills, said Larry Freeze, an organizer with N.C. Baptist Men and Women. “We can serve 20,000 to 30,000 meals a day out of one mobile kitchen unit,” he said, referring to the movable kitchen, which is about the size and shape of a small trailer home. “This group has been assisting in disaster relief since 1988.”
Volunteers with the N.C. Baptist Men and Women serve food at the two-day training and workshop event at First Baptist Church Saturday afternoon. About 400 people from around the region met there Saturday to learn about disaster relief aid. Freeze was busy Saturday and Sunday with cooking food (hamburger steak, mashed potatoes and green beans) for the 400 volunteers, signing people up for workshops making sure training went smoothly. Depending on the number of hot meals that are needed, a mobile kitchen unit can require from 25 to
75 volunteers, he said. In times of emergency, the N.C. Baptist Men and Women coordinate with the Red Cross, the Salvation Army and the N.C. Department of Public Safety’s Emergency Management Division. “A lot of times during a bad time, we’re all people have as far shelter and a hot meal,” Freeze said, referring
to the importance of having well-trained volunteers. The training sessions are held about four times a year in different parts of the state. “We’re grateful to the First Baptist Church for wanting to host this.” To learn more about N.C. Baptist Men and Women, visit www.baptistsonmission.org/Home.
TP’s files suit against City
Life of Worship Church on Cherokee Street in Kings Mountain hosts food giveaway.
Small church with a big heart Life of Worship Ministry on Cherokee Street is a small church with a big heart. A food giveaway at the church Friday drew a crowd of over 200 people who were not asked their names or any questions but were greeted with smiles by volunteers who distributed food from the Second Harvest Food Bank. "This is our third food giveaway and the crowds come," says Teresa McKinney, administrative assistant at the church. The church pastor, Rev. Ricky Beatty, says it's a positive outreach program for the community and a project the small congregation of about 40 people began over a year ago. Additionally, the church operates a food pantry and clothing closet, and serves a hot meal to anyone who will come on
fourth Wednesdays each month from 11 a.m.-12:30. The food pantry and clothing closet are open on first, second and third Wednesdays of each month from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sheila Leonard, who heads up the food pantry and clothing closet, says the program would not survive See CHURCH, 8A
TP’s Resurrection Company, a restaurant and lounge outside the city limits, has filed suit against the City of Kings Mountain after the city disconnected its power and gas for 14 days last year, according to a civil action filed March 24. The business is seeking $10,000 in compensation for loss of food products and patronage. Robinson Elliott & Smith, of Charlotte, attorneys for the city, have filed a motion to transfer the matter to Superior Court for a jury trial. Yelton, Farfour & Fite of Shelby are attorneys for the plaintiff. The restaurant and lounge opened in the summer of 2013 in the former Town & Country BBQ owned by Kelly Bunch. The power and gas were disconnected at 1553 S. Battleground Avenue on Feb. 3, 2013. The city maintained TP’s failed to comply with state building code provisions. TP’s contends they received a certified letter Feb. 4, 2013 after
the disconnection had already taken place and that all permits needed for operation of the restaurant were obtained by Kelly Bunch before the end of 2012. The city denies negligence and is asking the court to dismiss the complaint with prejudice, according to court papers filed in Cleveland County Civil Court. TP’s Resurrection Co. was twice turned down in its request to be annexed into the city limits. Company officials appeared before both the planning and zoning department and city council. The company had expressed a desire to also be able to offer beer and wine in the establishment. TP’s Resurrection Company alleges the city was negligent because it failed to notify the restaurant of its alleged non-compliance and because it didn’t investigate to see whether permits were obtained. The city allegedly did not take reasonable action to correct the disconnection, the lawsuit states.
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Five-year-old Jaylin Chase (JJ) Baisden of Ayers Road in Grover was struck and killed Saturday by a tree he and another child had been playing with, according to the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office. The incident took place Saturday afternoon at 118 Kim Drive in Grover. Cleveland County EMS arrived on the scene and found the juvenile unresponsive. They transported him to Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby where he died later of internal head and neck injuries. Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman said two boys, ages 5 and 6, had been playing with a rotted tree in a yard. Cleveland County sheriff's deputies and investigators said the youths were pushing the upright tree when it fell into another tree. Investigators said the boys allegedly continued to play with and push onto the tree and it fell from the leaning position and struck the younger child in the head. The incident was determined to be the result of an accident, according to a news release from the Sheriff's Office. “J. J.” was the son of Jake Hargett and Jennifer Baisden and brother of Aubree and Devin Baisden. He was the grandson of Pam
Baisden, Eddie and Karen Hargett, and great-grandson of Margie and James Van Dyke, all of Kings Mountain, and Dorothy Kinser of South Carolina and nephew of Nichole and Krystal Baisden of Kings Mountain and Jamie Baisden of Grover and his cousins and best friends, Ethan, Desirae, Donavan, Danya and Kalyna. “You always knew “fat fat” loved you because he made sure each time he saw you he let you know with a hug and kiss He was all boy, loved playing outside and video games. He was a great bay-blades player cause his step-brother, Jacob Hargett, taught him,’’ according to family members who added in his obituary, “If you were sad, he would do his very best to make you feel better. He was a wonderful little boy whose smile could light up a room. If you had known him his whole life or for a brief moment you fell in love with him.” The funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Love Valley Baptist Church in Kings Mountain with Pastor Barry Philbeck officiating the service, The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at fellowship Independent Baptist Church cemetery in Shelby.
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Quote of the week – In honor of Memorial Day For love of country they accepted death... James A. Garfield
A piece of history passes with Griffin
The death of Wilson Lib Stewart Managing Editor Griffin, 89, removed from the community a man who was steeped in the history of his hometown. Anyone walking into Griffin Drug during his years of service met a friendly owner and pharmacist and quickly got a lesson in Kings Mountain history. Harold Bolick retained the Griffin Drug Store name when he bought the Wilson Griffin business at the retirement of Griffin in 1985. Wilson graduated from Kings Mountain High School and earned a pharmacy degree at UNC in Chapel Hill. After serving in the Navy in World War II, he planned to take a position at Abbot Laboratories in Chicago, Illinois. But when he returned from service he learned that a pharmacist who had been working at Griffin Drug Store had resigned so he joined his father, “Doc� Griffin in the business and worked there over half a century. His exemplary service in civic clubs and in the community is well known as well as his faithfulness to Central United
Letters to the Editor To the Editor, A couple weeks ago Ms. Lib Stewart did a very gracious article on my son, Alec Barrett. The article was in recognition of his upcoming graduation from high school. As his mom I want to express my gratitude to the outstanding teachers, aides, principals, etc. who have contributed to his accomplishment. This celebration is as much a celebration for and about these people as it is for Alec and thanks go to Mary Nantz, Velry Montgomery, Amy Bailey, Verleen Blanton, Vicky Mabry, Carla Bennett, Becky Williams, Mrs. Hambright, Darrin Hartman, Jordan Williams, Sarah Edmondson, Jane Crawford, Gary Blake, Mrs. Roddenbury, Aaron Allen, Monica Williams, Mr. Moss, Mrs. Cannon, Mrs. Stokes, Mrs. Blackburn, Rachael Bye, Sharon Jackson, Julie Mooneyhan, Mrs. Bradshaw, and a special thank you to Holly Melton and Tami Allen. This personal Thank You would not be com-
Methodist Church. As one of the oldest businesses in the downtown area, Griffin Drug Company has maintained a reputation of service to the community through strong leadership. Kings Mountain has mourned the passing of many good people who went the extra mile in service to the community. Ellerbe Wilson Griffin Jr. was one of those this community counted on because to those who patronized his business he was almost like family and all those who knew him as friend.
Remembering Margaret Many Herald readers will remember as patients going to Hendricks-Durham-Lee Clinic and Dr. Paul Hendricks, Sr., who at one time directed the KMHS Band, Dr. Joe Lee and Dr. Thomas Durham and the service this group of professionals gave to the community. Margaret Harbison was a nurse at that clinic for a number of years. Nurses are very essential members of the medical community and to the sick. Back when patients were given a shot for sore throat it was a blessing to have someone as caring as Margaret to stick you with a needle. Mrs. Harbison died last week at age 90.
To the Editor, This is a thank you for support of the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry which is sponsored by the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association and is supported by businesses, City of Kings Mountain, foundations, memorials and honorariums, churches, clubs, grants, organizations, individuals and United Way of Cleveland County. The Crisis Ministry facilitates the distribution
To the Editor, I have studied, pondered and prayed for wisdom concerning the proposed casino. I have organized my thoughts into a white paper which I have posted at: https://sites.google.com/site/kmwhitepapers/. The title of the paper is, “Possible Political, Economic, Social, Spiritual and Constitutional implications of a casino near Kings Mountain, A Pro Forma Impact Statement. I fear the casino may gain control of the city council who may then reduce the utility rates to the casino, shift costs to the other rate payers and taxpayers, reduce investments in capital infrastructure, and corrupt the council in ways that may lead to an exodus of our most productive staff, citizens and employers. The result may be a darkening of the city economically, ethically, spiritually and educationally. I hope I am wrong. I pray God protects the city from such an array of possible negative outcomes. I pray God moves the BIA to not grant this commercial taking. If God does permit people to
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plete without mentioning what a wonderful group of peers he has grown up with. Never once in all his 13 years of school did we ever encounter any negative issues with his peers. They embraced him, encouraged him and celebrated with him with every goal he reached. We live in a world where some days we as parents are not even sure if we should send them out the door or let them out of sight. I always knew that his peers would watch over him. I can’t even begin to describe what a feeling of relief that has been. We have been blessed with all of these people in our lives. Alec and his family just want them all to know how special they are. This is as much your accomplishment as it is his. Thank you teachers, aides, principals, support staff, friends, peers and everyone in between. Alec is a very blessed young man. Robin & Jeff Crisp and Family
of food and clothing and give financial assistance for rent, utilities, medicine, fuel and give help to all citizens in the name of Jesus Christ. The Crisis Ministry provides temporary assistance to individuals and families experiencing financial crisis who reside in the Kings Mountain and Grover area of Cleveland County. Thank you all, KM Crisis Ministry
take the land and bring a casino then I pray God sends counterbalancing developments that offset the possible negative impacts. More broadly, I pray the LORD leads the President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary and BIA and OIG staff to all conclude as I do that this taking is not consistent with the spirit or letter of the Constitution, and would be unconstitutional. Should the political actors seek to impress BIA staff to proceed with the taking I pray the BIA staff would opt to defend the Constitution and resist the political pressure. If this new pattern of “federal selling of casino franchises� continues I pray it leads the states to amend the Constitution rescinding the federal powers, or, God raises up a constitutionally originalist President to later reverse the transactions. May God grant us all wisdom and providence. Keith Miller, Kings Mountain city councilman
Sidewalk Survey Folks were asked...
It will be grilling season soon. What do you like to cook on the grill?
I’m going to be cooking bear-beque. I slice it real thin and baste it before slapping it on the grill. Kenny Simmons
I usually just go to other people’s places. They usually cook out hot dogs and hamburgers. Brady Stokes
Most of the time I try to throw on some pork chops and chicken. We’ll do a lot of grilling. Bill Parker
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Pancake supper Sunday
Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, 618 Chestnut Ridge Rd., will sponsor a Guatemala mission trip fundraiser Saturday, May 24. A yard sale/bake sale will be conducted from daylight until 12 noon and barbecue plates with tea for $7 will be available from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A Community Blood Center blood drive will be held from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. at the church fellowship hall. The public is invited.
Dixon Presbyterian Church youth will sponsor a pancake supper Sunday, May 25, at 5:30 p.m. for benefit of youth projects, at the Fellowship building across from the church on Dixon School Road. Donations will be accepted. Highlight of the event will be the 6:30 p.m. presentation by youth of the musical, “I Can Only Imagine� directed by Tonnie Benfield. The public is invited.
Martin named pastor of First Presbyterian ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
The church's former youth minister, Rev. Greg Martin, is now in the pulpit as pastor of First Presbyterian Church. “It's good to be home,� said Martin, who was youth minister from 20102012 and returned to Kings Mountain from Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Grover where he had served as pastor nearly three years. Martin, 50, was called to the ministry 15 years ago after working for a family owned business in his home state of Massachusetts and then in Charlotte in the food service industry. He will complete his seminary training at Union Theological Seminary, Charlotte campus, in two years and will become an ordained Presbyterian
minister. A native of Boston, Massachusetts, Martin graduated from St. John's High in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts and in 1986 from Wake Forest University. He was introduced to Kings Mountain by Bridget Glass, a Kings Mountain native and 1985 graduate of Wake Forest University. They married 28 years ago and have five children: Kirsten, Drew, Ariel, Alex and Brody. Mrs. Martin is the daughter of Janice Glass of Kings Mountain and the late Harold Glass. Greg is the son of Bob and Ardith Martin of Boston. Bridget Martin has operated Computer Chick in Bessemer City for 20 years and last month the firm was honored “Best of Gaston County� for computer repairs. “I worked in the corporate world for
15 years before I answered God's call to preach,� said Martin, who wants to share the good news of the gospel because of the abundant life Christ offers. He likes to preach from John 10:10 which tells us how to have that abundant life and the Christian walk and life style, he said. Martin, who preached his first sermon at First Presbyterian on May 11, said his congregation is involved in community programs and he will be “in there with them.� The youth are planning two mission trips this summer and recently, in collaboration with other local church groups, held a 30 hour famine to focus on how to help the homeless. He said the entire congregation is active in a See MARTIN, 11A
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Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member KM Senior Center 909 E. Kings St. Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church Kings Mountain YMCA 211 Cleveland Ave. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917 Burning Bush House of God 310 Long Branch Rd (KM) Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247 Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015
Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152 Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697 Church at Kings Mountain 108 E. Mountain St. (KM Women’s Club Bldg.) 704-739-1323
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Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773 Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477 Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310 David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555 Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215 East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/KM Hwy. 704-739-7367 Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055 Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331
Resurrection Lutheran Church El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174 Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 602 Canterbury Road 704-739-9939 Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496 Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road 704-739-8396 Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997 Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206
First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651
Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888
First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143
Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000
First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072 First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266 Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011 Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351
Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714 Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516 Life of Worship Ministries 405 S. Cherokee St. 704-777-2927
Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062
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â– OBITUARIES Donna Gillespie Blanton Loving homemaker KINGS MOUNTAIN Donna Gillespie Blanton, age 58, resident of 200 Spruce Street, Apt. 1G, Kings Mountain, died Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at her home. She was born in Cleveland Co, NC to the late William Gillespie and Mildred Hammett Gillespie. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Carolyn Gillespie. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughter Ashley Brafford and husband Larry, Kings Mountain, brothers Ronnie Gillespie and Richard Gille-
William Edward “Bill� Byers Wonderful father and grandfather KINGS MOUNTAIN William Edward “Bill� Byers, age 74, a resident of Kings Mountain, died Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at his home. He was born in Rutherford County, NC to Marvin Hampton Byers and Gertrude Sisk Byers. In addition to his parents, he was p r e ceded in death by his wife of 29 years, Barbara Proctor Byers. He graduated from RS Central High School and attended Gardner Webb University in Boiling Springs, NC. He retired as VP of Operations with National Freight Brokers out of Charlotte with over 45 years in the trucking industry. He was a devoted elder and session member of Long Creek Presbyterian Church in Kings Mountain. He was a wonderful father and grandfather who enjoyed his many projects in retirement, including building his workshop and cabin, maintaining his property and re-stocking his fish pond. His appreciation for life and his faith further drove him to volunteer much of his time to the church where he managed numerous renovations and projects. He had achieved his 30 year chip in AA which fur-
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spie, both of Shelby, NC, Larry Gillespie, Myrtle Beach, SC; sister Glenda Durham, Gastonia, NC. A memorial service was held at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Monday, May 19, at 4 p.m., with Ronnie Gillespie officiating. Visitation was from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 19, prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain. Interment is at Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery, Bessemer City, North Carolina. Memorials may be sent to Relay for Life, P.O. Box 856 Kings Mountain, NC 28086 A guest registry is available at www.harrisfun erals.com. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain.
Harris Funeral Home ther defined his character and commitment to life and helping others. In AA he was a frequent speaker, leader, mentor, and friend providing guidance to those in need. He was a Mason and member of Cleveland Masonic Lodge 202. Survivors include his son Marc Byers and wife Terri, Shelby, NC; daughter Mandi Langley and husband, Allen, Shelby; sisters Willa Mae Cooper and husband Stanley, Memphis, TN; Ruby Bright, Rutherfordton, NC; brothers Charles Byers and wife Melba, Ellenboro, NC; Jerry Byers and wife Diane, Rutherfordton; special companion Patricia Byers, White Oak Manor, who he tirelessly cared for until his decline in health; grandchildren Brock Byers, Grant Byers, Zack Byers, Chloe Langley and Gracie Langley; numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Saturday, May 17, at 11 a.m., with Pastor Dee Liss and Pastor Charles Davenport officiating. Visitation was from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers please send memorials to American Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Ave, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28207 or to Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215 A guest registry is available at www.harrisfun erals.com. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain.
Harris Funeral Home Helen Weathers SHELBY - Helen Lee Weathers left Cleveland Regional Medical Center for her eternal home, on Saturday, May, 17, 2014. Graveside services were held 2 p.m. Tuesday at
George N. Carroll, Sr. U.S. Navy veteran KINGS MOUNTAIN – George Nelson Carroll, Sr., 87, resident of White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain, died Monday, May 19, 2014. He was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late John William Carroll and Minnie Lee Goforth Carroll and was also preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mary Sue Weaver Carroll, seven sisters and six brothers. Mr. Carroll was retired after 25 years of service from FMC, Bessemer City. He was an active member of First Baptist Church where he was a member of the Senior choir and the M&M Sunday School class. He volunteered at the Patrick Center and was a founding member of the Kings Mountain Rescue Squad. He served in the United States Navy during World War II on the USS Biloxi. He especially loved his grandchildren, calling them all “Sweetie.� Surviving are his sons, George Nelson Carroll Jr. and wife, Carolyn, BesseClarence E. Gantt Loving father and grandfather HICKORY – Clarence Eugene Gantt, 81, of Hickory, beloved husband and father, died at Catawba Regional Hospice on Saturd a y , May 17, 2014. Born November 14, 1932 in Clevel a n d County, he was the son of Jake and Leona Gantt. Clarence attended church at Shady Grove Baptist in Connelly Springs. He worked as an electrician 45 years and retired from Pet Dairies of Hickory. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers and seven sisters. He is survived by daughters, Felicia Hollar and husband Mike, and Donna Shull and husband Wayne; sons, Reginald Gantt of Hickory and Grant Price and wife Dee of PA; grandchildren,
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Harris Funeral Home Shannon Hollar, Bryon Hollar, Isaac Hollar, Jonathan Rhoney and wife Christie, Nicholas Gantt all of Hickory, Joshua and Natalie Price, Joseph and Kelly Price and Lee Price of PA; 7 great grandchildren; and sister, Louise Whitaker. A Celebration of Life Service was held at Catawba Funerals & Cremations at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 with Rev. Timothy Whitaker officiating. Burial was at Catawba Memorial Park. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Pallbearers were Shannon Hollar, Bryon Hollar, Isaac Hollar, Jonathan Rhoney, Nicholas Gantt and Michael Hollar. On-line condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations is providing professional services to the Gantt Family.
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Hamrick Barnett. A memorial service will be held at his residence Friday at 11 a.m.
Jennie Erwood Lynn KINGS MOUNTAIN Jennie Erwood Lynn, age 89, resident of White Oak Manor, Kings Mtn. NC died May 20, 2014. A funeral service will be held at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Thursday, May 22, at 11 a.m.. Visitation is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 22, prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, North Carolina Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina.
Margaret Peeler Harbison Sunday school teacher KINGS MOUNTAIN Margaret Harbison, age 90, a resident of 802 Woodside Dr., Kings Mountain, died Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at her home. She was born in Morganton, NC to David Roscoe Peeler and Dessie Ann Ivester Peeler. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Clarence Yates Harbison and brother, David Roscoe Peeler. She was an active member of First Baptist Church, Kings Mountain where she served as Sunday school teacher and GA leader. She was formerly a registered nurse at the Hendricks, Durham, Lee Clinic. Survivors include her son David A. Harbison and wife Il Soon, Blythewood, SC; daughter Ann P. Harbison, Kings Mountain; sister Katherine Meriel Ross,
Vivian Henderson Rikard Loving wife and mother KINGS MOUNTAIN Vivian Henderson Rikard, age 69, resident of Kings Mountain, NC died Sunday, May 18, 2014, at Kings Mountain Hospice House. She was born in Cherokee County, SC to Henry Loray Henderson and Lillian Camp Henderson. She was preceded in death by her parents, a n d brother, Steve Henderson. Mrs. Rikard was an active member of First Baptist Church where she served as Sunday school teacher. She was retired as the administrative assistant with the Kings Mountain Housing Authority. “She was my best friend and loving wife, a strong Christian lady who gave her life to her God and her family,� said her husband Gerald. Survivors include her husband of 50 years Gerald W. Rikard, Kings Mountain; sons James H. Rikard and wife Sandy, Lawton, OK, Quinton R. Rikard and wife Julie Y., Kings Mountain, Matthew W. Rikard and
Don Williams Loved to play horseshoes KINGS MOUNTAIN Willie Donald “Don� Williams, 76, resident of 166 Cindy Lane, Kings Mountain, NC, died May 20, 2014 at Alexandria Place, Gastonia, NC. He was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late Burlie Williams and Delancie Bell Williams. Mr. Williams was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who loved to play horseshoes. He was retired from Carolina Textiles and Sales, Kings Mountain. Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Gwen Williams of the home; sons, Richard Williams and wife, Tammy, Shelby, and Will Hodges, Kings Mountain; daughter, Brandy Bell and husband, Austin, Kings Mountain; sisters, Delores Morrison, Camden, NJ, Peggy Moore
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Boone, NC; eight grandchildren, Michelle, Ashlyn and husband Tony, Heather, Tara, Paul, Nathan, April and William; two great grandchildren, Andon and Adam. A funeral service was held at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Friday, May 16, 2014 at 2 p.m., with Dr. John Sloan officiating. Visitation was 12:30 – 1:30 P.M. prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church, 605 W. King Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 A guest registry is available at www.harrisfun erals.com. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain.
Harris Funeral Home wife Julie K., Kings Mountain; daughter Melissa R. Ploeger and husband David, Kings Mountain, brother Rance Henderson and wife Betty, Morganton, NC, sisters Kay H. Davis and husband Bill, Kings Mountain, Phyllis H. Campbell, Kings Mountain, Patricia H. Tart, Roanoke Rapids, NC, sisterin-law Mary Henderson, Thomasville, NC; nine grandchildren: Ashley, Sarah, James, Wilson, Trent, Jonathan, Rikard, Matthew, and Andrew; one great grandchild Kyden. A funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church, Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 2 p.m., with Dr. John Sloan officiating. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, May 20, at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church “Mission Readiness Fund� 605 W. King Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. A guest registry is available at www.harrisfun erals.com. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain.
Harris Funeral Home and Betty Owensby, Dallas; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The memorial service will be conducted Friday, May 23, 2014 at 4 p.m. at Christian Freedom Baptist Church. Rev. Mike Chambers will officiate the service. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, is in charge of arrangements.
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David Hugh Smith Sr. KINGS MOUNTAINDavid Hugh Smith, Sr., 91, passed away Monday, May 19, 2014 at his residence. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Kings Mountain. Rev. Hobby Outten will officiate the service and interment will be in Mountain Rest Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
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FIRST First in the world to implant a branched stent graft specifically designed to fix a thoracic aortic aneurysm. People gather outside the Central Services building in Shelby to hear a press conference by the Cleveland County chapter of the NAACP, where members denounced the choice of Dr. Stephen Fisher to lead Cleveland County Schools. Photos by DAVE BLANTON
FISHER: named new CCS superintendent in close vote From page 1A “While I believe (Fisher) to be a good person with many qualifications, I believe one of the other candidates from outside our school system to be better suited to take us forward,” Blanton told the board and about 100 members of the public who had assembled to hear the decision. “To the citizens of Cleveland County, I apologize that the board as a whole did not follow your wishes. I tried. You can be assured that I will continue to fight for what’s right for the students and teachers of Cleveland County.” Before an official vote was tallied, each board member explained his or her position on the matter of choosing a new superintendent. Afterwards, when enough votes went Fisher’s way, he addressed the board and the public. “I want to thank God for all the gifts and blessings that have come from Him,” Fisher said. “I continue to pray daily for His wisdom, discernment and direction in my personal life as well as in my leadership in Cleveland County Schools. Cleveland County Schools is extremely fortunate to be blessed with a great staff. The opportunity to work with fantastic teachers, teacher assistants, administrators and other staff is one of my most cherished experiences. “As a parent, teacher and administrator, I completely understand that our work begins and ends with our children. Continuing to focus on student achievement, improving graduation rates and preparing our students to be college and career ready must be priority one.” A former algebra and geometry teacher at Kings Mountain High School, Dr. Fisher served as assistant
principal and principal of Kings Mountain Middle School before coming to the district office in 2008-2009 as director of administrative services. He served as interim principal at Crest High during spring semester of 2010-11. Dr. Fisher is an alumni of Kings Mountain High School and Appalachian State University. Outgoing superintendent Boyles is retiring June 30 after 34 years in the public schools as a teacher, former band director, administrator, and since 2007 the leader of Cleveland County Schools. The desire to hire an outside candidate was a recurring message from Thurman, Blanton and Harris, who all noted that a community survey that sought to gather and quantify input from the citizens of Cleveland County found that many residents were eager to see a new face in the powerful education job. “A significant number of citizens in the survey responded, and have said to me personally, that our school system would be well served by selecting a candidate from outside Cleveland County,” said board member Roger Harris. Board members Jerry Hoyle, Kathy Falls, Shearra Miller, Phillip Glover, Richard Hooker and board chairman Jack Hamrick joined Miller in voting yes for Fisher’s appointment. The Cleveland County chapter of the NAACP joined the three members of the board who opposed picking Fisher to replace Dr. Bruce Boyles, who announced his retirement in January. That group held a press conference on the steps of the Central Services building immediately following the board’s announcement, and its representatives didn’t mince words in their disap-
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Dr. Stephen Fisher addresses the school board and members of the public after being named Cleveland County Schools’ next superintendent. pointment of the board’s actions. “There has been little or no transparency,” said Rev. Dante Murphy, president of the Cleveland County chapter of the NAACP. “This will yield a wave of protest. I call on Dr. Fisher to resign, effective immediately. And I call on every member of our community to stand with me in protesting the decision of the school board.” Murphy and another spokesperson for the civil rights organization made it clear that they think Fisher is qualified, and that their opposition to Fisher wasn’t about race. Fisher is white. “Some people think this is a black/white issue,” said Rev. Melvin Clark, a pastor at Washington Baptist Church in Shelby who serves on the local NAACP chapter’s legal redress team. “It’s not. It’s a process issue.” Murphy and Clark said that the candidate vetting and interview process – for the superintendent job and other post in the schools system — lacked transparency. “I’m shocked today by the board’s decision,” Murphy said. “(The school system)’s been run off kinship and friendship.”
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Author discusses Battle of KM book tory, looking at N.C. geography is like reading People magazine,” the Wilmington native said. Putting the spotlight on John Sevier (who would later become the first governor of Tennessee), Isaac Shelby (who would later become the first governor of Kentucky) and Benjamin Cleveland, who was known as the “Terror of the Tories,” the book is about the motivations America’s militia forces had in taking on the powerful British forces. McCrumb told listeners that part of her job is being a “speaker for the dead.” To her that means knowing her history and her characters’ surroundings well enough to give them a voice that is not only authentic but also adds something to the story. McCrumb was also in town last fall during the annual Battle of Kings Mountain festivities to talk about her book. “We come from a storytelling people – people from the mountains of N.C. To them, the oral tradition of storytelling was the important kind of storytelling,”
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For Sharyn McCrumb, history and geography are inspiration. The bestselling author and North Carolina native has spun stories from her research and ancestry in an attempt to “make history come alive, make it dance.” She was on hand Wednesday evening at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum to talk about her her latest novel “King’s Mountain,” which serves as a portrait for many of the important players in the 1780 Battle of Kings Mountain. McCrumb found an eager audience of more than 35 people for her energetic talk, which was peppered with wit and anecdotes about the late 18th century South. She also talked about her writing process and some of her personal connections to the men and women who were part of the Revolutionary War effort more than 240 years ago. “Once you’ve studied N.C. his-
McCrumb said. “Stories have to be interesting and entertaining if they are to be passed down from generation to generation.” She said in her talk that a lot of non-historians aren’t familiar with the Battle of Kings Mountain, even though Thomas Jefferson called it the turning point of the war. “This battle is like a who’s who of frontier American history,” she said. “In it we have the first governor of Kentucky, the first governor of Tennessee, Davy Crocket’s father and Robert E. Lee’s father.” McCrumb’s 2010 novel, “The Ballad of Tom Dooley,” made the New York Times best seller list. Her books have been named Notable Books of the Year by The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times. She lives and writes in the Virginia Blue Ridge, less than a hundred miles from where her family – who were kinsmen of the Seviers – settled in 1790. McCrumb’s appearance is the first of a three-part lecture series about the Revolutionary War put on by the Historical Museum.
Novelist Sharyn McCrumb signs copies of her book “King’s Mountain,” which is about the 1780 Battle of Kings Mountain, at the Historical Museum last week. This Friday, author and former Green Beret Joe Epley will be at the museum at 6 p.m. to talk about his book “A Passel of Hate,” which captures the tragedies and triumphs of the lives surrounding the 1780 battle. On June 27, park ranger and historian Robert Dunkerly will lecture about his “Little Known and Fascinating Facts about the Battle of Kings Mountain.” “We’re very excited about the
speakers we’ve had this year,” said Adria Focht, the museum’s director and curator. “It brings in a different crowd with every speaker. SAR (Sons of the American Revolution) started a chapter last fall and that has renewed interest in the subject of the Revolutionary War.” The historical museum’s current exhibit, “Common Threads: Kings Mountain’s Textile from Prehistory to Today,” runs through Saturday.
RUFF: a steep price for freedom From page 1A Special Forces from 19671968, during which time he worked closely with the indigenous people to help defend the south from both local communist forces and the more centralized North Vietnamese Army. His program Sunday will incorporate news video from the reunion earlier this year and a slideshow of photographs from his time in the Vietnam War. “It will be hard to get all I learned from that amazing experience into 30 minutes, but I’ll do my best,” he said
this week. The April reunion was moving for Ruff, who hadn’t made any kind of contact with his battlefield allies in more than 40 years. “It was tough – really brought back a lot of powerful memories.” Y Hin Nie, who is now a pastor in Greensboro, suffered the horror of seeing the missionary who brought him to Christianity be summarily executed by the North Vietnamese Army. His wife was left permanently deaf when the bullet from a mock execution was fired just inches from her ears. She died in the last
Ruff in 1968 in Vietnam
Ruff in 2014
year while living in America. Nay Tay emigrated to the United States about 15 years ago. He’s in poor health and
lives in Raleigh. His wife has long lived under house arrest in Vietnam. They both served as interpreters to U.S. forces in the 1960s.
Siu Phan lives with his wife in Charlotte. Ruff said that Phan learned English by listening to Elvis Presley songs and many friends he worked with in the Army called him “Elvis.” Phan, too, is in poor health and lives in a nursing home. Ruff was a small and large weapons specialist and a communications specialist during his time with the Special Forces, which were then more commonly known as the Green Berets. While in the Army, he served in Germany and Korea, and was a part of secret missions in the Shah-
controlled Iran of the 1970s. He received special training along the way in Arabic, German and Farsi, the dominant language of Iran. After retiring from the Army, he attended Cleveland Community College and Gaston College, eventually working for the schools in their computer networking departments. He has been married to wife June for 50 years this August. To learn more about the montagnard nation, visit http://www.cip-tvn.org/ montagnard-nation.
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sixth. How did it to feel to compete the tough course? “Humbling,” said the 38-year-old professional driver, who, with a time of 2 hours and 30 minutes, finished 11th overall. “It was plenty of climbing.” Johnson said he had to keep his calves strong for the particularly hilly bike course. With a car race to compete in about seven hours after the triathlon’s finish, he said he wasn’t sure if he would have time to grab a nap between the two. “There maybe no time for a nap with two kids.” Carrie Behme of Huntersville, N.C., is no stranger to the Over the Mountain race, having run in it the past four years. But Saturday marked a new milestone for her as she was the first woman to cross the finish line, with a time of three hours, five minutes. “This is the most beautiful course and the most challenging of all the triathlons I’ve
CHURCH: has a big heart From page 3A without donations from the public and from every member of the church who participates with the projects. “They don't want their names mentioned and we never ask those who come for help what their name is or where they are from, we are just here to serve.” The church was organized on Cherokee Street 10 years ago with Sunday services at 10 a.m. (Sunday school) and 11 a.m. Worship and Wednesday Bible Study at 7 p.m. "Life of Worship is just that," says executive pastor Shirley Beatty. "Teaching is based on scriptures which empower people to live the kind of life taught in the Bible." Pastor Ricky Beatty says of the ministry, "Feeding the hungry is something tangible for our people, they see the good that is done in the community and the service they are giving to others.
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run,” said the 41-year-old patient coordinator for a dental office. The race over the years continues to stand out and be a strong draw for triathletes around the region, according to Mayor Rick Murphrey. Brilliant weather and Johnson’s participation in the race this year only added to the fanfare, he said. “It’s a good turnout for competitors and the spectators alike,” he said, minutes after congratulating some of the top finishers. “We’ve got some racers that have been coming for five years. They love the course and they love this race because of the volunteers and the warm reception they get. “Of course, we’re excited about Jimmie Johnson coming out this year.” For more information about the 2014 Over the Mountain Triathlon, including results by category, visit www.setupevents.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=page&filename=overthemountainresults.html
Rev. Ricky Beatty and his wife, Shirley, are pastors of Life of Worship Church on Cherokee Street in Kings Mountain.
The Bible tells us that we are to feed the hungry." How do people hear about the ministry? A telephone tree among members of the church who call people, posters, the local newspaper and word of mouth.
Donations are accepted by calling 704-884-6703 and food and clothing can be picked up by church members to stock the church food bank and clothing closet. "Our people are dedicated," say the Beattys.
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FIRST PLACE WINNER – Allison Stumbo, pictured with her animals at SonRidge Farm, graduated Wednesday from Cleveland Community College. She recently took honors for her agritourism farm business in the college division of the Entrepreneur Expo held at the college.
DOWNTOWN is blooming as Mike Gaffney, Jan Harris and Rick Ford locate and fill one of 25 new concrete planters provided by the Main Street office. The large containers, along with six smaller pots, are being set out by Main Street director Harris and Public Works employees Gaffney and Ford along Battleground and Railroad avenues, and Gold and Mountain streets. They will be filled with plants twice a year and maintained with the help of businesses nearby, and will unify the downtown district through plants and color.
Goode named Miss Poppy 2014
YARD OF THE MONTH – The home of Jason and Annie Butler received the Appearance Award for May, given by the Town and Country Garden Club.
Kelsey Goode, 10, daughter of Shelley and Scott Powers and an East Elementary School student, is Miss Poppy 2014 for the American Legion Auxiliary. Goode is the granddaughter of DeAnn and Doug Burton, Sheryl and Richard Pressley and Mickey and Patti Powers, all of Kings Mountain. She has two sisters, Riley and Alley Powers. The Auxiliary members will be in front of Food Lion on King Street Thursday and Friday offering the red memorial poppy to the public for a donation. The money will be used for hospitalized veterans who make the crepe paper flower and also for local veterans. The public is invited to participate in the event. Members will also have the poppies available at the bloodmobile visit sponsored
Kelsey Goode, center, presents a poppy to Mayor Rick Murphrey as poppy chairman and Unit 155 American Legion Auxiliary President Myrtle Christenson looks on. by Post 155 at the American Legion Friday afternoon
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This young maple tree on the grounds of East Gold Street Wesleyan Church didn’t fare well after a 2004 Nissan crashed into it on Tuesday, May 13. The driver of the car, Justin C. Spurling of 104 S. Oriental Ave., left the roadway and crashed into the tree around 8 p.m., according to police reports. He was uninjured. The estimated damage to the vehicle was $2,000, while the loss of the tree was estimated at $50.
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DISTRICT DAR WINNER – The Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter DAR was recently informed that the DAR’s Christopher Columbus essay winner Erica Carpenter was also the District II winner and her essay has been entered in state competition. Pictured, from left, are Linda and Scott Carpenter, Erica’s parents, Erica and her aunt Terry Sando at the Feb. 25 meeting of the Colonel Hambright Chapter. Erica is a rising senior at Kings Mountain High School.
Hot dog sale DONʼT FRY DAY – Extreme Magic cheerleaders and families will hold a yard sale and doughnut sale Saturday, May 24, from 7 a.m.-10 a.m. at 201 S. Battleground Avenue. A hot dog sale and car wash will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The public is invited.
The Friday before Memorial Day is "Don't Fry Day" says the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). While some exposure to sunlight can be enjoyable, too much can be dangerous. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can result in a painful sunburn. It can also lead to more serious health problems, including skin cancer, premature
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■ POLICE ARRESTS MAY 9: Jeffrey Michael Harris, 29, 149 Crown Ct, assault on female, assault inflicting serious injury, no bond. MAY 12: Elvin Aaron Whitley, 35, 214 Catherine St., simple assault, communicating threats, $2500 bond, secured. MAY 13: Justin Colt Spurling, 28, 104 S. Oriental Ave.. DWI, possession cannabinoid, synthetic $5,000 bond, unsecured. MAY 14: Bruce Phillip McCleary, 40, 107 George Lewis Rd., domestic violence, assault, no bond. MAY 14: Joshua Lee Foster, 22, Shelby, obtaining property by fraud, three counts, felony, $10,000 bond, secured. MAY 14: Candy Elizabeth Slaton, 45, Shelby, obtaining controlled substance by fraud, felony, $5,000 bond, secured. MAY 15: Michael Todd Hughes, 46, 326 Goforth Rd., DUI, no bond. MAY 15: Jacar Rodriques Hall, 20, Pinville, opium trafficking heroin by possession, felony, opium trafficking heroin transport, felony, obtain controlled substance by fraud, felony, assault on female, misdemeanor larceny, no bond. MAY 15: Darius Lamont Harris, 44, Rock Hill, SC, obtain controlled substance by fraud, two counts, felonies, trafficking opium or heroin, two counts, felonies, $50,000 bond, secured. MAY 16: Michelle Brooklyn McDaniel, 25, 400 Hill St., driving while license revoked, revoked tag, $1500 bond, secured. MAY 16: Christopher Dashon Ross, 20, Charlotte, possession marijuana, possession drug paraphernalia, resist, delay, obstruct, $1180 bond, secured. 16: Kendal MAY Thomas Bishop, 19, 308 E. Parker St., possession marijuana, possession drug paraphernalia, $1000 bond, secured. MAY 17: Darrell Loyd Austin Jr., 53, 914 Sherwood Lane, assault on government official, resisting public officer, injury to personal property, $30,000 bond, secured. MAY 18: Danny Ray Treadway, 48, 111 Monte Vista Dr., injury to personal property, $10,000 bond, unsecured. CITATIONS MAY 12: Lisa Marie McDaniel, 34, Gastonia, disorderly conduct. MAY 15: Latoya Lipscomb, 22, Mount Holly, parking vehicle in front of
Holmes appeals guilty verdict Eugene T. Holmes, 76, Kings Mountain, was found guilty last week in Cleveland County District Court on charges of disorderly conduct and trespassing in connection with an incident that happened at Family Church of God on Shelby Road. District Judge Paksoy sentenced Holmes to 20 days, suspended, with 18 months of supervised probation on the disorderly conduct charge and 60 days, suspended, with 18 months supervised probation, on the trespassing charge. According to a District Court clerk, Holmes appealed the sentences to Superior Court. fire hydrant. INCIDENTS MAY 11: A resident of Rhodes Avenue reported someone cut pipes and electrical wiring at a pool pump and took a $579 motor and pump, damaging a handrail, skimmer baskets and a winter pool cover. MAY 12: Rite-Aid Pharmacy 11450, 601 E. King St., reported a customer obtained a controlled substance by fraud. MAY 13: BBG Computers, 102 N. Carpenter St., reported a break-in and larceny of currency. MAY 13: A resident of Shelby Road said that someone shattered his glass door pane doing $1800 damage. MAY 13: Kings Mountain Auto Supply, 904 Gold St., reported a break-in and damage to a Sundrop soda machine and theft of currency. MAY 15: Ingles Pharmacy 147, Shelby Rd., reported a customer forged a prescription for oxycodone HCL, the 90 tablets valued at $293.23. MAY 15: CVS Pharmacy, 1017 Shelby Rd., reported a customer forged a prescription for 30mg. of oxycodone. MAY 17: A resident of Grover reported that someone punctured his right front tire. MAY 18: A resident of George Lewis Road report shots fired into his residence. MAY 18: A resident of Church Street reported damage to the passenger side mirror and windshield wiper on his vehicle. MAY 18: Walgreen, 900 Shelby Road, reported a customer attempted to activate a prescription card over the phone. WRECKS MAY 6: Officer M. J. Howard said that a 16-yearold driver was backing his 2000 Jeep from a parked position at Kings Mountain High School and struck a 2002 Toyota operated by Nicholas Landon Bolin,
214 Landry Drive. Property damage was estimated at $2500. MAY 7: Officer Hannah Yarborough said that Cathie Prosser, Mooresboro, was backing out of a driveway at 701 Hillside Dr. and struck a parked 2004 Cadillac owned by Mary Logan Tate, 701 Hillside Dr. Property damage was estimated at $2,000. MAY 9: Officer David Warlick cited Andre Harper, Lincolnton, with safe movement violation after she turned her 1986 Toyota onto US 74 Business and collided with a 1998 Pontiac operated by Mischele Maples, 204 S. Goforth Street. Property damages were estimated at $5,000. MAY 9: Officer M. D. Butler reported Charles Tate Jr., Rock Hill, SC, said his foot slipped off the brakes of his 2010 Lincoln and the vehicle struck a 1992 Ford operated by Robert Connolly, York, SC. The accident happened on NC 161. Property damages were estimated at $1700. MAY 13: Officer Bryan McGinnis said that Robert Bowker, Suwanee, GA, was pulling a car with his vehicle and the top blew off and was struck by a Freightliner truck operated by Boykin Clinton, LaGrange, GA. Property damage was estimated at $800. MAY 14: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Betty Brooks Carroll, 124 Velvet Dr., operating a 2012 Ford, struck a 2001 BMW operated by Deborah Terry, 413 W. Gold St. on US 74 Business. Property damages were estimated at $4500. MAY 15: Officer M. J. Howard said that vehicles operated by Mary Young, 114 Tabernacle Drive, and Lou Sabetti Jr., 804 Hillside Dr., hit at a traffic light at Sims and Goforth Streets. Property damages were estimated at $2500. MAY 15: Officer Chris Tate said that Micki Mellon of Grover reported that her 1999 Acura was damaged $400 by a hit and run driver. The accident hap-
pened in the parking lot at 601 E.King Street. MAY 15: Officer G. L. McKinney said that Stacy
Clark receives Subway Remodel of the Year award Sean Clark of Kings Mountain has received the 2013 Remodel of the Year award from NC Subway Group for his franchised Subway restaurant on York Road in Kings Mountain. When remodeling his restaurant in May 2013, Clark extended the building footprint and added a new drive thru complete with canopy, menu boards and exterior signs. The addition has provided convenience for local residential and highway customers at the restaurant.Clark has been a Subway franchisee since 2002.
Gastonia – Alliance Bank & Trust, a North Carolina community bank with branches in Gastonia, Shelby, and Kings Mountain, has hired Tebin McDowell to their commercial lending team as Market President over Cleveland County. McDowell has over 29 years of experience banking and building relationships in the Cleveland, Gaston and Charlotte markets. His extensive background includes recruitment to Shelby Savings Bank in 2003 as a commercial lender and CommunityOne Bank in Gastonia as a Senior Commercial Relationship Manager in 2006. Most recently, McDowell held the role of Senior Vice President for NC, SC and VA at Capstar Bank Commercial Finance. He is a graduate of Mars Hill University where
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he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Banking and Finance. He completed Advanced Treasury Management CCM Certification at the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University in 1989. A long term resident of Cleveland County, He is married to Lisa Lawing, a life-long native of Cleveland County. “Tebin is a great asset. He brings unique perspective and philosophy to community banking,” says CEO Don Harrison. Tebin fits Mr. Harrison’s proven principle, which he believes to be the backbone of community bankingchoosing the right people and hiring the right talent for the right market. McDowell has considerable involvement in his community. He is a member of Shelby Ro-
Bethel Ministries gathering May 31
Rev. Greg Martin is the new pastor of First Presbyterian Church.
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and younger youth meet on Wednesday nights for programs, with choir practice also on Wednesday nights. Martin says he plans to be active in the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association and become involved in all aspects of community life. “We love Kings Mountain,” he added.
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Back Pack program at East Elementary and West Elementary schools and in the summer provide food for families of back pack children. The church also teams with the local Rotary club to provide school supplies including clothing and shoes. “We plan to plan a multi expansion of our presence in the community," he said. He is quick to praise Bubba Greene, youth director; Ashlea Yarbro, church secretary; Lynn Pedelty, music director; Danny Bryant, sexton, as well as all Sunday school teachers, women of the church, choir, and all the congregation who are being used as God's vessels. Church services are held on Sunday at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday School, and morning worship at 11. Older youth meet on Sunday night
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A Morganton Patton player slides safely into third base as the ball gets away from Kings Mountain shortstop Ashton Withers in Wednesday’s state 3A playoff game at Kings Mountain’s Lancaster Field #3. In lower photo, Brintlee Holms of Asheville Reynolds slides safely into third in Friday’s second round game. Taking the throw is KM third baseman Miranda Ellis. Reynolds eliminated the KM ladies from the playoffs.
KM beats Patton, falls to AC Reynolds in 3A state softball playoffs Kings Mountain High’s softball team defeated Morganton Patton 4-3 in the first round of the state 3A playoffs Wednesday at Lancaster Field #3. But the Lady Mountaineers ran into a very strong AC Reynolds team in Friday’s second round and the Lady Rockets eliminated the young KM team 12-4. Kings Mountain fell behind early in both games, erasing a 3-0 deficit to defeat the Panthers; but an early 6-0 lead by AC Reynolds proved too much to overcome. Patton got a two-run home run from Katlyn Cook in the second inning and added another run in the top of the third on an infield out. Further damage was avoided when an apparent sacrifice fly resulted in a double play when the Patton runner left third base too early. Kings Mountain had only one base runner in the first three innings – Emily Hester walked – but the Mountaineers began to get their offense in gear in the third. Hester singled to left to start things off. Hester’s courtesy runner, Sarah Scism, went all the way from first to third on a sacrifice bunt by Molly Short and scored on a Miranda Ellis single to left field. Kings Mountain scored three runs in the fifth to put the game on ice. With one out, Leah Herndon singled. After Hester walked, Short doubled to left field to cut the Patton lead to 3-2 and Ellis doubled to left to give the Mountaineers the two runs necessary for the win. Patton threatened in the top of the seventh when Lindsay Adams reached on a fielder’s choice. Adams stole second and the game was interrupted for about 20 minutes after she collided with KM shortstop Ashton Withers and suffered a lower leg injury.
Autumn Elder drew a walk to put runners on first and second with one out, but KM centerfielder Mikeala Bell made the play of the game when she hustled to bring in a sinking fly ball to short center and threw to Short at first for a game-ending double play. Hester went the distance on the mound, scattering nine hits while walking three and fanning one. Ellis led the plate attack with 2-for-3 and Short, Hester, Bell, Withers, and Herndon had a hit apiece. Four of Reynolds’ first five batters got hits as the visiting Rockets grabbed a 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning in Friday’s game. Three of the first four batters in the second hit safely as they increased their lead to 6-0. Kings Mountain loaded the bases to open the bottom of the second as Withers doubled, Kassidy Hamrick singled and Gretchen Boyles drew a base on balls. Haley Wheaton singled to left to score Withers, but further damage was avoided as the Rockets forced Hamrick at the plate and got Hester and Short on fly balls. The Rockets were right back in action in the top of the third, adding three more runs on two hits and an error to take a 9-1 lead. Aubree Sluder, who along with Kenzie Duncan led the Rockets at the plate with three hits each, doubled home a run in the third for a 10-1 advantage. Kings Mountain’s final runs came in the bottom of the sixth on a three-run home run by Hester. The Lady Mountaineers, who finished second in the SMAC and first among the 3A teams, ended their season with a 16-6 overall record.
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Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kimberlee Farris (7), Katy Robinson (18) and Lyndsey Barnes (8), left to right, are shown in action during last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state 3A soccer playoff game at Jesse Carson High School in China Grove. The Lady Mountaineers gave a great effort but lost 4-2 in double overtime.
Lady Mounties kickers ousted 4-2 in two OTs Kings Mountain Highâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer team fell to Jesse Carson 4-2 in overtime in the opening round of the state 3A playoffs Wednesday night in China Grove. Sara Pasour scored both KM goals off assists from Virginia Dellinger and Lyndsey Barnes. The Mountaineers completed their season with a 15-5 overall record. Photo by Gary Smart
Kings Mountain senior Mikayla Price advances ball downfield in last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playoff game at Jesse Carson in China Grove.
Signs with Abbey Photo by Mark Bryson
Kings Mountain High senior Isaiah Cole last week signed to play in the developmental basketball program at Belmont Abbey College. Looking on, front row, are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Shane Cole. Back row, left to right, KMHS athletic director Dustin Morehead, basketball coach Grayson Pierce and assistant principal Julie Rikard.
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Facility inspections by the Cleveland County Health Department included the following on May 5-9: Jo's Catering, 99; Bethware Elementary, 98.5; Washington Elementary, 99; Summit Place, 98.5. Inspections on May 1216 included the following: Chat N Nibble, 98.5; Eaton Cafeteria, 97.5; East Elementary. 98.5; and West Elementary School, 99.7
The 14u girls softball team, KM Blitz, finished runner-up in the Gatorade Swingaway Slugfest Gold division in Dallas this past weekend. They came out of pool play as the #1 seed and fell in the finals 11-8, finishing the game with eight players due to an injury to their shortstop in the third inning sliding into second base. Pictured below left to right: front row Cassi Melton, second row Michelle Munoz, Amya White, Kameron Marr, third row Alexandria Swett, back row Coach Monty Deaton, Jami Nivens, Makena Deaton, Megan McQueen, Breasia White and Coach Javier Munoz.
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Mountaineers fall to North Buncombe in first round of state playoffs North Buncombe grabbed a 1-0 lead in the first inning and went on to defeat Kings Mountain 4-1 in the opening round of the state 3A baseball playoffs Wednesday at North Buncombe. Kings Mountain’s only run came in the sixth inning when Colby Crisp walked
and moved to second on a Landon Bolin single. After a fielder’s choice and strikeout, Brandon Bell delivered a RBI single but KM left two runners stranded. In the seventh, a Logan Stevens walk and a Crips single put two on for the Mountaineers, but both were left stranded.
Alex Destino pitched a complete game three-hitter for North Buncomble. He walked four and struck out 13. Zach Hegler went the distance for the Mountaineers, giving up four runs (two earned), on nine hits with one walk and two strikeouts.
KM second in SMAC Wells Fargo points Kings Mountain finished second to Shelby in the SMAC Wells Fargo standings for the 2013-14 school year. Standings are determined by a point system which provides nine points for a first place finish, filtering down to one point for a ninth place finish. “Finishing second in a nine-team conference shows the hard work our coaches and athletes put forth on a daily basis,” said KMHS athletic director Dustin Morehead.
Shelby’s point total for all sports was 129. Kings Mountain had 109, followed by Crest 108, Draughn 98.5, R-S Central 83, Burns 71.5, East Rutherford and East Burke 68.5 and Chase 63. The Mountaineers finished first place in women’s volleyball and men’s tennis. They were second in softball and wrestling. Shelby won championships in men’s basketball, golf and men’s track.
Landon Bolin pitches for Kings Mountain in last regular season home game with East Burke. The Mountaineers defeated the Cavaliers 3-0.
JV Mountaineers finish 13-5, highlighted by 11-game winning streak
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Kings Mountain High swimmer Austin Toney received an Honor Athlete Award at the recent Cleveland County Sports Hall of Fame ceremony at Shelby City Park. The award is given to an athlete at each of the four county high schools who demonstrate outstanding citizenship, respect for others and dedicaton both to their teams and religious affiliaton. They are selected by their high school coaches.
Kings Mountain High’s JV baseball team recently completed its season with a 13-5 record. The season’s highlight was an 11-game win streak. “Everybody chipped in and this season was a total team effort,” noted Coach Jason Bridges. John Bell led the team at the plate with a .412 batting average and 20 runs batted in. Madisyn Bolin led the team in runs with 19. On the mound, both Bryson Bailey and Madison Bolin recorded five wins and Steven Russell had two saves. “The pitchers on this team really kept us in every game with a team ERA of
Madeline Skeith (22) controls the ball for K i n g s Mountain in last week’s state 3A soccer playoff game at Jesse Carson in C h i n a Grove. Carson won 4-2 in double overtime.
Shrine golf tourney held Saturday The White Plains Shrine Club held its 12th annual Golf Tournament at Kings Mountain Country Club on Saturday, May 17. The captain’s choice tournament raises funds for the Shriners Hospitals for Children. This year’s winning team was Toney Wells, Bryant Wells, Kenny Walker, and Eric Spicer who shot an 18 under par for the
one day event. Two teams tied for second place shooting 17 under par. They were Rodney Sellers, Hogan Sellers, Dub Blalock, Ken Cloninger and the team of Kevin Champion, Greg Robinson, Brad Myers, Tommy Padgett. Over 100 golfers enjoyed the day of golf, BBQ , and fellowship.
1.400, which is amazing,” Bridges said. “This team was a joy to coach and I look forward to their years of success in the program.” Batting Averages – Alex Seaward .500, Austin Fleming .333, Austin Gunter .250, Brian Lysek .365, Bryson Bailey .294, David Gamble .130, Hunter Cash .279, Hunter Champion .375, Jarrett Ledford .138, John Bell .412. RBI – Gunter 1, Lysek 13, Bailey 5, Gamble 7, Cash 12, Ledford 8, Bell 20. Hits – Seaward 1, Fleming 1, Gunter 1, Lysek 20, Bailey 10, Gamble 3, Cash
12, Champion 3, Ledford 4, Bell 21. Runs – Seaward 1, Gunter 1, Lysek 16, Bailey 10, Gamble 7, Cash 12, Ledford 8, Bell 14. Pitching W-L records – Bailey 5-2, Bolin 5-3, Matt Absher 1-0, Steven Russell 2-0. Saves – Absher 1, Russell 2. Strikeouts – Bailey 33, Gamble 4, Bolin 54, Absher 10, Davis 1, Russell 32. ERA – Bailey 1.806, Gamble .000, Bolin 1.065, Absher 1.077, Davis .000, Russell 1.909.
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The KMMS and KMHS combined choirs performed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little David, Play on Your Harpâ&#x20AC;? at Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spring concert. KMHS choral director Sarah Fulton is directing.
Spring chorus concert a hit A nearly packed Barnes Auditorium was treated Thursday evening to song â&#x20AC;&#x201C; some lively, some religious, some old and some new â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as the Kings Mountain Middle School and Kings Mountain High School choral departments put on their spring chorus concert. The KMMS singers, led by choral director Sherry Young, kicked off the night with selections ranging from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Danny Boyâ&#x20AC;? to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gloria in Excelsisâ&#x20AC;? to a fun rendering of the Duke Ellington classic â&#x20AC;&#x153;It Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Mean a Thing.â&#x20AC;? It was then up to the high school choral groups, led by KMHS choral director Sarah Fulton, to take the stage and show off what months of practice had earned them. Cathy Holland provided piano accompaniment throughout the evening. Thursday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offering included Handelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sing for Joy, the cheerful Russian folk song â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kalinkaâ&#x20AC;? and a high-spirited performance of Irving Berlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s battle of the sexes classic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anything You Can Do,â&#x20AC;? featuring soloists Payton Clark and Melissa Stacey. The KMMS choir and the combined choirs of the KMHS joined up before intermission for a powerhouse
performance of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little David, Play on Your Harpâ&#x20AC;? that drew a long, standing ovation from the audience. Also part of the nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance was a two-song program by the Kings Revue that included â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theme from Spider Manâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Time After Time,â&#x20AC;? the latter featuring solo performances by Kelton Stone and Erica Carpenter, with accompaniment by Will Boyles (bass) and Adam Smith, Jack Pearson and Austin Willis on percussion. The Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ensemble sang â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cedar Swamp,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weep No More,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angelsâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jar of Hearts.â&#x20AC;? The group wrapped up its program with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,â&#x20AC;? with accompaniment by assistant high school band director Andy Washburn on trumpet and Boyles on bass. The Symphonic Chorale performed the Brazilian song â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tres Cantos Nativos Dos Indios Krao,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where Dwells the Soul of My Love,â&#x20AC;? with cellist Bonnie Scruggs providing accompaniment, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lux Aurumqueâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Daemon Irrepit Callidus.â&#x20AC;? Seniors came together to sing â&#x20AC;&#x153;For Good,â&#x20AC;? which featured solo performances by
The 7th and 8th grade combined chorus sang six pieces at Thursday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spring chorus concert, including â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gloria in Excelsis,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Inscription of Hopeâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Danny Boy.â&#x20AC;?
Allen Williams, Kelton Stone, Emily Wilson and Lydi Zwick. The nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun came to end with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maybe Someday,â&#x20AC;? the KMHS chorusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; beloved alumni song,
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Scholarship Winner Photos by Lib Stewart
Fred Smith , right, presents Leigh Bell, Kings Mountain High School Guidance Counselor, a certificate of appreciation at Tuesday's meeting of the Third Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club at Mountain View Restaurant.
Justice Brown, son of Benjamin and Opal Brown, was presented the first annual scholarship, $500, by the Third Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club. A KMHS senior, Brown plans to attend North Carolina State University and study mechanical engineering. The club plans to increase the scholarship each year. James Lomick, right, makes the presentation.
Class of 1964 reunion June 20 The Class of 1964 of Kings Mountain High School will hold its 50th reunion June 20. The event will begin on Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. at Deer Brook Golf Club and will continue on Saturday evening, June 21, at
6:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 155 in Kings Mountain. Reservations ( $35 per person) should be mailed to KMHS Class of 1964, PO Box 277, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 by May 31, 2014.
Legion to sponsor bloomobile May 23 American Legion Post 155 will sponsor a visit of the Red Cross bloodmobile Friday, May 23, from 1:306 p.m. at the Post at 813 E. Gold Street. Post Commander Curtis Thrift said goal of the collection is 30 pints of blood. Members of the American Legion Auxiliary will
serve refreshments to donors who participate in the blood collection. Holiday travel usually escalates on Memorial Day weekend and the American Red Cross is gearing up for more blood donations in event of accidents during the holiday.
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A pinning ceremony was held recently for students in the phlebotomy program at Cleveland Community College. Front row, from left, Brittany James, Kierra Bell, and Diamond Scell. Back row, from left, Dena Fox, PBT (ASCP), Lauren Rent, John Hood, Taylor Pruitt, and Dana Mode, PBT(ASCP). Not pictured: Michelle Threewits.
Pregnancy Prevention releases resource guide The Cleveland County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition is celebrating May as National Adolescent Pregnancy Month by publicly releasing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Private Mattersâ&#x20AC;?- a youth resource guide with information and resources covering numerous youth health issues including teen pregnancy and STD's. The coalition encourages the community to take ad-
vantage of this free resource to assist them in engaging in conversations about teen pregnancy prevention this month. DeShay Oliver, Coordinator of Health Services for the Cleveland County Health Department, said ''Private Matters'' is available online by going to: http://clevelandcounty.com/ cchd and clicking on the Private Matters banner.
City closed Monday for Memorial Day The City of Kings Mountain will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Garbage service for the week will be on a one day delay schedule. Each day's garbage will be picked up the day following the regu-
lar scheduled pick-up. Recycling service will be changed as follows: route 6 and route 7 will be picked up on Tuesday, Route 8, 9, and 10 will be picked up on their regular schedule on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Concert at Christian Freedom Contemporary Christian singer/songwriter Phil Wickham will perform in concert July 19 at 7 p.m. at Christian Freedom Baptist Church, 246 Range Road. General admission tickets are $20 with a limited number of premiere seating tick-
ets available for $30 each. Tickets can be purchased via the church web site at christianfreedomchurch.com or at the church office from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Call 704-7394152 to ensure tickets will be ready for pickup.
CCC pinning ceremony Students in the Cleveland Community College Radiography program were honored on April 24 in the Student Activities Center on the CCC campus. Front row, from left, Megan Garcia, Lacy Ford, Kelly Elledge, Kyle Murray; second row, from left, Jessica Hamrick, Kinsey Williams, Callie Nartowicz; third row, from left, Rachel McDaniel, Sierra Blatant, Avian Tate; and back row, Clinical coordinator Lee Ann Mays and discipline coordinator Lease Rousseau. Left, Jordan Bullins is congratulated by American Legion State Commander Patricia Harris, left, Post 155 Commander Curtis Thrift, and Mayor Rick Murphrey on his acceptance in the North Carolina Student Trooper Program June 8-13 in Raleigh. American Legion Post 155 is sponsoring the KMHS junior who aspires to work as a highway patrolman. Bullins is the son of Dana and Tommy Painter of Kings Mountain and Mike and Julie Bullins of Huntersville. He is a Life Scout in Troop 92 at First Baptist Church, and a Senior Patrol Leader working on his Eagle badge. Photo by LIB STEWART
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Kraft Foods Group recalls select cottage cheese products Kraft Foods Group is voluntarily recalling select Knudsen Cottage Cheese, Breakstoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cottage Cheese, Simply Kraft Cottage Cheese, and Daily Chef Cottage Cheese products. Some ingredients used in these products were not stored in accordance with Kraftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s temperature standards. While unlikely, this could create conditions that could lead to premature spoilage and/or food borne illness; therefore, the company is issuing the recall as a precaution. The affected products all have code dates from May 9, 2014
through July 23, 2014. Approximately 1.2 million cases of affected product were shipped to customers across the United States. The affected products were not distributed outside of the United States. The following varieties are being recalled: Breakstone's Cottage Doubles Pineapple code dates 09 MAY 2014 to 23 JUL 2014, pkg code 021000006670 or 02166700; Breakstone's Cottage Doubles Strawberry 09 MAY 2014 to 23 JUL 2014, 021000006687 or 02166807; Breakstone's Cottage
Doubles Peach 09 MAY 2014 to 23 JUL 2014, 021000006694 or 02166904; Breakstone's Cottage Doubles Blueberry 09 MAY 2014 to 23 JUL 2014, 021000006700 or 02167000; Breakstone's Cottage Doubles Apple Cinnamon 09 MAY 2014 to 23 JUL 2014, 021000006717 or 02167107; Breakstone's Cottage Doubles Raspberry 09 MAY 2014 to 23 JUL 2014, 021000007134 or 02171304; Breakstone's Cottage Doubles Mango 09 MAY 2014 to 23 JUL 2014, 021000007141 or 02171401; Breakstone's Cottage
Cheese Small Curd 2% 09 MAY 2014 to 23 JUL 2014, 021000123827; Breakstone's Lowfat Cottage Cheese w/Pineapple 09 MAY 2014 to 23 JUL 2014, 021000025251; Simply Kraft Cottage Cheese 4% Small Curd, 09 MAY 2014 to 23 JUL 2014, 021000034574; Simply Kraft Cottage Cheese 2% Small Curd, 09 MAY 2014 to 23 JUL 2014, 021000034628; Simply Kraft Fat Free Cottage Cheese Small Curd, 09 MAY 2014 to 23 JUL 2014, 021000034758; Simply Kraft 2% Cottage Cheese Small Curd, 09
MAY 2014 to 23 JUL 2014, 021000034765; Simply Kraft 4% Cottage Cheese Small Curd, 09 MAY 2014 to 23 JUL 2014, 021000034772. Consumers who purchased any of these products should not eat them. They should return them to the store where purchased for an exchange or full refund. Consumers also can contact Kraft Foods Consumer Relations at 1800-396-6307 between 9 am and 6 pm (Eastern).
BravoÂŽ issues nationwide recall of pet food for dogs and cats Manchester, CT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bravo is recalling select lots and product(s) of Bravo Pet Food because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. However, healthy cats and dogs rarely become sick from Listeria. Animals ill with Listeria will display symptoms similar to the ones listed above for humans. People who have concerns about whether their pet has Listeria should contact their veterinarian. The recalled product was distributed nationwide to distributors, retail stores, internet retailers and directly to consumers. The product can be identified by the batch ID
code (best used by date) printed on the side of the plastic tube or on a label on the box. The recalled products are as follows: 1) These products are being recalled because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. PRODUCT: RAW FOOD DIET BRAVO! BEEF BLEND FOR DOGS AND CATS (Made in New Zealand)â&#x20AC;&#x201C;All 2lb., 5lb., and 10lb. tubes; Product Numbers: 52102, 52-105, 52-110. Best Used By Date: 10/10/15 or earlier PRODUCT: RAW FOOD DIET BRAVO! BEEF BLEND FOR DOGS AND CATS (Made in New Zealand) â&#x20AC;&#x201C;All 2lb., 5lb., and 10lb. tubes; Product Numbers: 52102, 52-105, 52-110. Best Used By Date: 10/10/15 or earlier 2) These products are being recalled out of an abundance of caution because while they did not test positive for pathogens, they were manufactured in the same manufacturing facility or on the same day as products that did test positive.
PRODUCT: RAW FOOD DIET BRAVO! LAMB BLEND FOR DOGS AND CATS (Made in New Zealand)â&#x20AC;&#x201C;All 2lb., 5lb., and 10lb. tubes; Product Numbers: 42102, 42-105, 42-110. Best Used By Date: 10/10/15 or earlier PRODUCT: RAW FOOD DIET BRAVO! LAMB BASIC FOR DOGS AND CATS (Made in New Zealand)â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2lb. tubes; Product Number: 42-202. Best Used By Date: 10/10/15 or earlier PRODUCT: RAW FOOD DIET BRAVO! BEEF & BEEF HEART FOR DOGS AND CATS (Made in New Zealand)â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5lb. tubes; Product Number: 53-130. Best Used By Date: 10/10/15 or earlier PRODUCT: RAW FOOD DIET BRAVO! 100% PURE & NATURAL PREMIUM GRASSFED BUFFALO FOR DOGS AND CATS (Manufactured by: Bravo! Manchester, CT)â&#x20AC;&#x201C;NET WT 2LBS (32 OZ) .91KG (Tubes); Product Number: 72-222. Best Used By Date: 1/7/16 PRODUCT: BRAVO! TURKEY BALANCE FOR-
MULA (Manufactured by: Bravo! Manchester, CT)â&#x20AC;&#x201C;NET WT 2 LBS (32 OZ) .09KG, Chub (tube); Product Number: 31-402 Best Used By Dates: 1/7/16 and 2/11/16. NET WT 5 LBS (80 OZ) 2.3KG, Chub (tube); Product Number: 31-405. Best Used By Dates: 1/7/16 and 2/11/16 PRODUCT: RAW FOOD DIET BRAVO! LAMB BLEND FOR DOGS AND CATS (Manufactured by: Bravo! Manchester, CT)â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 LBS (80 OZ) 2.3KG, Chub (tube); Product Number: 42-105. Best Used By Date: 2/11/16 This voluntary recall has been issued because the FDA has reported an independent lab detected the bacteria in a sample during a recent review. The company has received a limited number of reports of dogs experiencing nausea and diarrhea that may be associated with these specific products. The company has received no reports of human illness as a result of these products. Bravo discontinued all manufacturing in New Zealand on Octo-
ber 10, 2013. Bravo will immediately start working with distributors and retailers to properly dispose of any affected product left on freezer shelves. The company will also be announcing the recall to pet owners to ensure they dispose of any affected product that has been purchased. Bravo is issuing this action out of an abundance of caution and sincerely regrets any inconvenience to pet owners as a result of this announcement. The recalled product should not be sold or fed to pets. Pet owners who have the affected product at home should dispose of this product in a safe manner (example, a securely covered trash receptacle). They can return to the store where purchased and submit the Product Recall Claim Form available on the Bravo website www.bravopetfoods.com for a full refund or store credit. More information on the Bravo recall can also be found at www.bravopetfoods.com, or call toll free (866) 922-9222.
Owl's Eye programs slated Paul Cataldo will return to Owl's Eye Friday, May 30 with his acoustic show from 7-9 p.m.
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Tenth District Democratic Chair Betsy Wells, left, Sheriff Alan Norman, who is running for re-election, and Nick Carpenter, who is running for the state representative seat held by Tim Moore, are pictured at the county convention Saturday. N.C. Secretary of State Elaine Marshall rallied area Democrats to stand firm for their causes and candidates as campaigning gets underway in earnest for the November general election. Marshall was keynote speaker for the seven-county event at the County Office Building auditorium in Shelby.
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CAPTAIN JACK PAYS VISIT – Dr. Tony Zeiss, president of Central Piedmont Community College, portrays Captain James Jack, a Charlottetown Militiaman, and spoke to 51 people attending the meeting of the Sons of the American Revolution recently. Captain Jack carried the Turnbuckle Declaration from Charlotte to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia after it was signed on May 20, 1775.
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Lindsay Adams of Morganton Patton slides into second base in state 3A playoff game at Kings Mountain last week. Shortstop Ashton Withers of the Lady Mountaineers is set to make the putout. The two ladies collided and Adams was safe; however, she injured her leg and the game was halted for about 20 minutes while she was attended to by trainers. Kings Mountain won 4-3.
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800-879-7826 www.ruan.com Dedicated to Diversity. EOE Legals American Towers LLC is proposing to construct a 184-foot (overall height) monopole telecommunications tower at 103 El Bethel Road, Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina, Tax Parcel ID 13757. The tower would not be lighted. The tower facility would include a 100foot by 100-foot lease area and associated easements, along with a 30-foot buffer surrounding the lease area. American Towers LLC seeks comments from all interested persons on any potential significant impact the proposed action could have on the quality of the human environment pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1307, including potential impacts to historic or cultural resources that are listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Interested persons may comment or raise concerns about the proposed action by submitting an e-mail to enviro.services@americantower.com. Paper comments can be sent to: American Towers LLC, Attn: Environmental Compliance, 10 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA 01801. Requests or comments should be limited to environmental and historic/cultural resource impact concerns, and must be received on or before June 19, 2014. This invitation to comment is separate from any local planning/zoning process that may apply to this project. KMH3600 (5/21, 28 & 6/04/2014)
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Will also buy musical instruments. Call: 704-300-0827 or 704-300-7676. (05/21) Yard Sale - Ads due by 12pm Friday 3
KM FAMILIES YARD SALE – Sat., May 24th. 7 am – 11 am. 317 Fulton St. (off Waco Rd-Ashbrook Park) Household items, Pocketbooks, Teen’s Clothing, Golf and Fishing items. 2 DAY KM YARD SALE – Fri., May 23rd. 8 am – 2 pm & Sat., May 24th. 7 am – 10 am. 105 Cline Branch Rd ( off Stoney Point Rd). Baby items, camping equipment, handicapped items,
Legals STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF CHARLES EDWARD WILSON Having qualified on the 14th day of May as Administratrix of the Estate of Charles Edward Wilson, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned Coleen Brooks Wilson. Administratrix , on or before the 21st day of August, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 21st day of May, 2014. Coleen Brooks Wilson. Administratrix 1506 Washington Street Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086 KMH3601 (5/21, 28, 6/04 &11/14)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 14-E-288 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF : TERESA OLIVER ATKINS ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE Having qualified on the 14th day of April, 2014, as Administratrix of the Estate of Teresa Oliver Atkins, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned attorney of the Administratrix on or before the 21st day of August, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will make immediate payment This the 21st day of May, 2014. Clayward C. Corry, Jr. Mary Ann Oliver, Administratrix Corry Law Firm PO Box 920, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH3602 (5/21, 28, 6/04 &11/14)
some clothes, comforters and much, much more. Extreme Magic Cheerleaders and families will be holding a Yard Sale and doughnut sale on Saturday, May 24th from 7-10. A hotdog sale and car wash will follow from 10-1. 201 S. Battleground Avenue in Kings Mountain. Help Wanted NEEDED: Someone w/tractor to plow & disc lot beside house for garden. 403 Branch St. in KM. Call: 704-7391940. (5/14, 21 & 28)
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Memorial Day is a time to remember those who fought for freedom for our country today and yesterday. From the first soldier in the Revolutionary War to the military personnel who serve today, we can count on America’s forces to preserve freedom near and far.
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GOVERNMENT KINGS MOUNTAIN CITY COUNCIL - meets last Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Kings Mountain City Hall, 101 W. Gold St. CLEVELAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. in the commissioners’ chambers, second floor, County Administration Building, 311 E. Marion St., Shelby. CLEVELAND COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS meets the second Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. in the Board Room of the Board of Elections, 215 Patton Drive, Shelby.
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DOUGH MAKERS INVESTMENT CLUB – The Dough Makers Investment Club (for women) usually meets every third Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Edward Jones Office at 307 B East King Street. For information, please contact the Edward Jones Office at 704-739-0997 or Esther Plonk, President 704-739-1917. KINGS MOUNTAIN ROTARY CLUB - Every Thursday, noon, at the Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King St. SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY – Meets every first Tuesday of the month at the KM Art Center (Old Depot), 301 N. Piedmont Ave. Social time is at 6:30 p.m. and the program is at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome.
walk in various downtown areas of Kings Mountain during lunch hours. An inspirational devotion is provided. For more information call 704-472-4403. COLONEL FREDERICK HAMBRIGHT CHAPTER Daughters of the American Revolution meets monthly for programs. Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence is eligible to join the DAR. For more information on membership or attending our meeting, please contact Loretta Cozart at 704-241-2218.
SPECIAL EVENTS BLOODMOBILE VISIT MAY 23 – The Red Cross bloodmobile will be at the American Legion, 813 E. Gold St., from 1:30-6 p.m.
KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMAN’S CLUB – Meets the 4th Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club, E. Mountain St.
CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN SPECIAL EVENTS– MEMORIAL DAY observance May 26.
EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMAN’S CLUB– Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club, E. Mountain St.
KINGS MOUNTAIN GATEWAY TRAILS, Inc., MAY 24: 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Walk with a Doc at Gateway Trail. 807 Battleground Ave., ½ mile from downtown Kings Mountain, 704-739-4755
MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP – Meets every fourth Thursday of every month at Central United Methodist Church.
PHIL WICKMAN to perform in concert July 19 at 7 p.m. at Christian Freedom Baptist Church, 246 Range Rd, Kings Mountain. General admission tickets is $20 with a limited number of premiere seating tickets available at $30 each. Tickets can be purchased via the church web site at christianfreedomchurch.com or at the church office from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Call 704-739-4152.
VFW POST 9811, Kings Mountain/Cherryville meets the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. IN COUNTRY VIETNAM VETERANS breakfast group – Meets the 2nd Monday of every month, 9 a.m., at Mountain View Restaurant in Kings Mountain. Contact Steve Brown at 704-739-2725 for more information. KM KIWANIS CLUB – Meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for dinner in the Community Room (lower level) at the Mauney Memorial Library, S. Piedmont Ave. KM LIONS CLUB– Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Linwood Restaurant, 805 Cleveland Ave.
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CLUB MEETINGS AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY meets the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 155, E. Gold Street.
110 S. Railroad Ave., Kings Mountain
PATRICK SENIOR CENTER BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC – Meets the third Wednesday of the month from 10– 11:30 a.m. in the Craft Room, sponsored by Gentiva. S.H.O.P. Program to assist the needy in our community. Items to donate in May are spaghetti sauce and noodles.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS: Kings Mountain– Christ the King Catholic Church, 714 Stone St., 6:30 p.m., meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Contact: Mary (704) 482-8690. You may also call the Reach Line & Information at (704) 319-1625, or go to www.oa.org. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for membership. The groups are self-supporting.
BACKPACK PROJECT – Please bring in non-perishable food items for our backpack project. These backpacks go to students who need a little extra food over the weekend. Suggested items are: individual cereal packs (can be eaten without milk), Pop Tarts, individual prepared dinners (mac & cheese, spaghetti, etc.), fruit cups, applesauce, pudding cups, Beenie Weenies, peanut butter, juice boxes, crackers or cookies. Collection continues during the summer break.
POSITIVE ATTITUDES WALKING CLUB - There is an open invitation to all Kings Mountain ladies to join the Positive Attitudes Walking Club. The club members
FREE COMPUTER CLASSES taught by Pat Bolte are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center. Emphasis
is on individual attention. TAI CHI CLASS – Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-3 p.m. in Conference Room I. Andrew Baker is instructor of Tai Chi 4 Health & Balance and a donation of $3 per person is requested. Rotating exercises, health lessons, and surprise extras keep it fresh. All donations will go toward purchase of DVDs for the class. NEW BEGINNER LINE DANCES Beginners Line Dance classes are taught by Archie Cherpak each Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. at the Patrick Center. SUPPORT GROUPS AT PATRICK CENTER- First Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. Evening Alzheimer’s Support Group, Neisler Life Enrichment Center, Kings Mountain; first Wednesdays at 10 a.m. depression support group, Patrick Center; second Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. Evening Dementia support group, Life Enrichment Center, Shelby; fourth Tuesdays 6 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group, Life Enrichment Center, Shelby; last Mondays at 2 p.m. diabetic support and education, Patrick Senior Center.
HOSPICE The Hospice Store - Located at 323 E. Marion Street beside Dollar General near Uptown Shelby. Please call Angela Jones at 704-751-3530 if you have items to donate or for volunteer opportunities. Store Hours: Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
KINGS MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM Now-MAY 24- Common Threads: Kings Mountain’s Textile Heritage from Prehistory to Today. NEW PERSPECTIVES ON THE BATTLE OF KINGS MOUNTAIN: LECTURES AND BOOK SIGNINGSFRIDAY, MAY 23- 6 p.m. – “A Passel of Hate,” a lecture and book signing by Joe Epley whose award-winning fact-based historical novel was published in 2011. This gripping story captures the triumphs and tragedies of the lives surrounding the Battle of Kings Mountain, a pivotal Revolutionary War conflict that brutally pit brother against brother in the Carolina Piedmont frontier in 1780. The context of the battle is brought into sharp focus through the highly personal experiences of the families and individuals who shaped its outcome. Admission is free. FRIDAY, JUNE 27 AT 6 P.M. – Little known and fascinating facts about the Battle of Kings Mountain- lecture and book signing by Robert Dunkerly. A historian, Park Ranger and award-winning author, he will present a 3-minute lecture highlighting some of the fun facts from his book, “The Battle of Kings Mountain: Eyewitness Ac-
counts.” This collection of participant letters and statements from soldiers on both sides includes over 100 first-hand eyewitness accounts from the Battle of Kings Mountain. The book is rife with previously unpublished details of this historic turning point in the American Revolution. Dunkerly will be available after his lecture to sign some of his many titles available in the Museum Gift Shop. Admission is free. The Kings Mountain Historical Museum is free and open Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 100 E. Mountain Street in Kings Mountain. Adria L. Focht, Director and Curator.
SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY Kings Mountain Arts Center 301 N. Piedmont Ave. Gift Shop also featuring fine art, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry and wearable art. Ongoing – Offering art and pottery classes, and ongoing art exhibits by local and regional artists. Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10 am.-4 pm; or by appointment contact 704-739-5585 or 704-7392056. “I AM WOMAN” art competition and exhibit Now-June 20.
MAUNEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY LAST TUESDAY of each month, 5 p.m. “A Company of Readers” Book Club in Community Room. Open to the public. Have fun and make friends at this unique book club, a gathering of different ages and varied tastes. Read the book of your choice and participate by briefly sharing. STORY TIME on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Tuesday group includes 3-5 year old preschoolers. Thursday group is geared for birth to 2 years old. Join the Library staff at 10 a.m. in the Community Room. PLAYGROUP on Fridays, for birth to 5 years old, 10-11:30 a.m. in the Community Room. Unless otherwise listed, all events will be at the Mauney Memorial Library, 100 S. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain. Gaston County Adult Nutrition Program - Spend one hour a month delivering a smile and a hot lunch to the home bound elderly. Help is needed in Bessemer City. To volunteer, call 704-862-7676.
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■ OPINION
Speech is not so free in America
TRINITY TURNER PYPER TURNER
Trinity, Pyper Turner fighting Cystic Fibrosis Trinity Turner,12, and her sister, Pyper Turner, 7, are fighting Cystic Fibrosis. Kings Mountain Dream Center, 1128 York Road, will sponsor a benefit concert June 7 at 6 p.m. to help the Turner family with medical expenses. Angel Goates, who with her husband, Tim, are lead pastors of Kings Mountain Dream Center, said that one prescription for both girls is $1200 a month. Their mother home schools both girls due to medical is-
sues. Trinity is in grade six. Pyper is in first grade. “The Turner family really needs our help. These girls want to see college, wedding days and birth of their own children and they have amazing faith and are fighting this disease like champs,'' said Mrs. Goates. Concert tickets are $10 per person or $20 for a family of four. All donations are taxdeductible.
Memorial Day program set at Cleveland Memorial Park The Cleveland County Memorial Day Veteran’s program will be held Sunday, May 25, at 2 p.m. at Cleveland Memorial Park, 1225 College Ave., Highway 150, near Boiling Springs. If inclement weather, the service will be held in the Mausoleum Chapel. LTC Maury Alexander Williams, Director of Public Affairs, NC National Guard, will make the principal address. The Youth Choir of Shelby's First Baptist Church will sing “The National Anthem” and also present special music.
Veterans organizations will place wreaths and the NC Foothill Detachment, Marine Corp League 1164 will be in charge of the firing detail and play “Taps.” The Shelby Civil Air Patrol will post and retire the colors. Darlene Gravett is chairperson of the Memorial Day committee which also includes county commission chairman Jason Falls, Richard McSwain, Emily Hurdt, Carol McCraw, Ronald Phillips, Tim Southard and Donald Schenck.
Kings Mountain courtesy runner Sarah Scism slides safely into third base in last week’s playoff game with Patton. Scism went all the way from first to third on a sacrifice bunt by Molly Short.
Have we lost free speech in America? Our First Amendment right for all Americans is free speech. Protesters, journalists, Civil-rights advocates, street preachers and all Americans have enjoyed the right of free speech. Free speech gets on our nerves if the language doesn't fit our philosophy, religious teachings, traditions or political views. Free speech can inspire, encourage, help, teach and motivate but it can also tear down, torch, blaspheme and incite people to anger. Words can bless and words can burn. It only takes a spark to get a fire going. The tongue is a powerful weapon and should be used for caution. While we are guaranteed free speech we understand that our speech will likely generate or provoke responses that will either be kind, hostile or apathetic. I don’t think we have as much free speech as we like to say we do. Yes, we are free to say something but the in turn we may have the wrath of the media or a large portion of the nation ready to ship us off the planet. On more than one occasion an editor or publisher has disagreed with something I have written in this column. The response is often not to publish the column or occasionally I am deleted from ever publishing with the media source again. Therefore I
am penalized because I didn't say it in quite the right way. If a Glenn Mollette televi- Guest Editorial sion personality, political figure or financial giant writes or says something that is distasteful, they are likely to lose a job, an election, contracts, endorsements and much more. Therefore while they had the freedom to utter a sentence the cost could be career breaking. Therefore, speech is not free. I get tired of hearing political ads and TV people rant and tear good people down. How do they get by with that? Maybe they are the ones who are guaranteed free speech. There are a lot of motivational speakers making the circuit today including sales people, preachers, vitamin and cosmetic pushers. Many of these people use the first amendment to lie to people. I guess the first amendment works well for them. I once asked a young mother if she would take her crying baby to the nursery at church. I had the freedom to say it but it irritated some people that I said that. Others agreed with me. I don't think people should say things that are nasty, hurtful, or racist.
However, in America we have the right to express ourselves, However, people have the freedom to react to what is said. Reactions may be positive or brutal. We are not a robot country that runs on daily-programmed autopilot. We are people with all kinds of backgrounds, traditions and religious or non-religious beliefs. We are free thinking people filled with failures and shortcomings. We must do everything to maintain free and open speech in this country regardless of whether or not we like the speech. I don't want to hear filth on the radio or TV. We don't want our children listening to or watching it. I would be in favor of eliminating a lot of programs that I do not find appropriate. However, I know America is not all about me. I can still say what I do or do not like. I can say things others may not like. I can work hard, write, talk, politic, vote, campaign, verbalize prayers, make phone calls and pontificate my opinions just like the next American. And, people have the freedom to disagree and rebut. Please let's keep it that way, and keep it civil, for all of us. (Glenn Mollette is an American columnist and author. Contact him at GMollette @aol.com)
King receives Scouting’s Rev. Charles Bell Award Longtime Scouter Tommy King was honored with the coveted Rev. Charles Bell Award from the Piedmont Council, Boy Scouts of America, and the Battleground District Monday night at Central United Methodist Church. The Legacy of Scouting award is given in memory of Rev. Dr. Charles Krauth Bell, who organized Troop 2 at St. Matthews Lutheran Church even before the organization of the Boy Scouts of the United States. Bell petitioned Sir Robert Baden-Powell of the English Boy Scouts Association to grant a charter to form a scout troop in Kings Mountain and it could have been as early as 1906 when the scouting movement began in Kings Mountain. King led Troop 91 at St. Matthew's, is currently active in the KM Explorer Post 405 which meets at the Kings Mountain Po-
lice Department, and is a Silver Beaver recipient, the highest honor at the Piedmont Council level. He has assisted with numerous events in the Piedmont and Battleground district, serving twice as Scoutmaster for the Piedmont Council Jamboree contingent, and as an instructor in Commissioner College. Also as special activities chairman for camping events, as district commissioner, district Scout show chairman, camporee chairman, merit badge counselor for the Battleground district and much more. He was also recipient of the Wood badge beads as well as his doctorate of Commissioner College and has attended Philmont Training Center and much more. The presentation was made after dinner and was followed by 2014 Friends of Scouting campaign and a video.
Kings Mountain second baseman Kassidy Hamrick flips the ball underhanded to first base for a putout in last week’s state 3A playoff game at Lancaster Field #3.
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Sunny weather, fierce competition and a dash of celebrity
Fans of Jimmie Johnson look on minutes before the six-time Sprint Cup NASCAR champion crosses the finish line in Saturdayʼs big race.
First place Matt Patton, 27, Matthews, crosses the finish line around 10 a.m. Saturday. He finished with a time of 2 hours, 13 minutes in what was his first appearance in the city’s triathlon.
Photos by Dave Blanton
A group of early finishers discuss the race while cooling off and hydrating as other racers continue to cross the finish line Saturday in the Over The Mountain Triathlon.