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City eyes ways to improve space along tracks ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
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This is a scene hand-drawn by Holly Black of the city's Codes Department showing a proposed enhancement of the railroad side of S. Battleground Avenue in downtown Kings Mountain.
City leaders are eyeing ways to improve the entire block of S. Battleground Avenue at the railroad side. "We've been talking with railroad and Department of Transportation officials along with the Keep Kings Mountain Beautiful committee about an 'enhancement program'," said Mayor Rick Murphrey. The mayor said one interest of the committee is to make the area "more walkable." The beautification efforts will include a lighted fence, extended sidewalk, hanging baskets of flowers on posts which create a balustrade effect, and a safety wall where you press a button to cross in the one block area on Battleground from Mountain to Gold streets. The project will be funded with Main Street money remaining in the current year budget and the down-
town project is in collaboration with Main Street officials. The city is advertising for an employee in the newly-created Main Street Administration department with a salary of $50,846 plus $11,154 for operation expenses. This employee, to be hired by July 1, would be involved in the beautification project. Murphrey said city leaders are also discussing with railroad representatives and Department of Transportation officials the safety of all railroad crossings. A public hearing is set by city council for June 26 at 6 p.m., to decide whether or not to close for good a dangerous railroad crossing with a history of crashes by truck drivers ignoring posted signs. The city has barricaded the Oak Street crossing where a driver barely escaped his 18-wheeler May 4 when a 7,400 ton freight train smashed into it. See BATTLEGROUND, 7A
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A Jacob S. Mauney Memorial Library site study committee ranks the corner of Cherokee and Mountain streets as the No. 1 site choice for a proposed new $7-$8 million library, exclusive of land cost. Dr. Jeff Mauney, library board chairman, told city council last Wednesday at a budget work session that property owners had not been approached about selling properties. The site committee likes the entire block that runs from the former Sagesport (old Fulton's Department Store) and including properties belonging to the Cleveland County Red Cross (the old Herald building), Plonk Tire (the old Winn-Dixie building) and Smith properties (the old Western Auto building). See LIBRARY, 7A
The city's 180-plus full time employees will get a little extra pocket change if the city council, after a public hearing on June 14, approves a 2% across-the-board cost of living (COLA) increase in the $34.4 million dollar budget proposed by City Manager Marilyn Sellers. Sellers is not proposing a merit increase for employees. The last COLA increase was in 2008-2009. During a marathon budget presentation before city council last Wednesday night, both Sellers and Mayor Rick Murphrey praised the staff for their diligence during the downturn in the economy. Although most new jobs had been frozen until this new year budget, the
city of Kings Mountain had no layoffs and several departments were reorganized and working well and one department, Codes, had relocated to the Public Works building. Utilities Director Nick Hendricks heads up the Electric and Natural Gas departments and Public Works Supt. Jackie Barnette also heads up the cemetery department. The city is advertising for one employee in the newly-created Main Street Administration department for which $62,000 is budgeted, included $50,846 for salary. Sellers said the big obstacle in balancing the $34,498,279 budget (less $211,000 from last year) was the cost to the city for health insurance. Last year the city's tab for claims for health insurance was $30,000 a week and the proposed budget allots $40,000 a week
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Good news for Kings Mountain property owners and their Cleveland County neighbors: no increase in property tax is proposed in the 2012-2013 budget prepared by new county Manager Eddie Bailes. Bailes, 45, comes to the job with 23 years experience in management. He heads a staff of 800 full time and 200 part time employees in 25 departments of Cleveland County government. He was assistant county manager for seven years and before that human resource director for the county for eight years. County commissioners hired Bailes for the top job May 1 after four
EDDIE BAILES months on the job as interim manager. County commissioners, during the interview process, found Bailes' resume tops of all those reviewed. "I am impressed with all aspects of the community, the great partnership with other municipalities and the strong leadership, teamwork, and vision of county commissioners as we work together for our citizens," said Bailes. He said that the current
property tax is 57 cents per $100 valuation, the lowest since 1971. Commissioners are eyeing a property reevaluation in 2014. Bailes presented the budget proposals at the recent meeting of county commissioners. A public hearing and vote on the budget is slated for June 5 at 6 p.m. The proposed budget anticipates approximately $60 million for the general fund and a total approximate budget of $100 million dollars, depending on flow of federal and state monies. "It's been a difficult budget due low unemployment in the county and the downturn in the economy, no new programs are funded, but the good service will continue for our citizens," said Bailes. He said county employees haven't had a cost of living raise in four years but he is projecting bonuses for county employees and See COUNTY, 7A
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Firemen from the Bethlehem Fire Department put out a fire in a tractor trailer on Highway 74 near Ingles Tuesday night, May 15, about 10 p.m. The N.C. Highway Patrol was at the scene in addition to the Kings Mountain Fire Department which stood by.
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Rev. Randolph Alexander KINGS MOUNTAIN Rev. Randolph “Randy” Alexander, 86, went to be with the Lord in his heavenly home on May 19, 2012 at Hospice at Wendover. Born Nov. 20, 1925 to the late William and Beatrice Alexander in Mooresboro, he was a Navy veteran of WWII where he served on the USS B e l lowood during seven major battles and received a Purple heart. He owned East King Exxon in Kings Mountain and later owned and operated Randy’s Builders. In 1974 he started and chartered the Holiness Christian Mission, which he and his wife pastored for 38 years. Randolph loved his church, family, friends and loved to fish. The family would like to thank Hospice of Cleveland County, the staff of Wendover, Dr. Anderson and staff and the church family and friends for their love, prayers and support. He was preceded in death by his parents, six sisters, three brothers, and one great-great granddaughter. Surviving are his wife of 65 years and 10 months, Mary Helen Allman Alexander, three children, Gail Stamey and husband, Danny, of Kings Mountain; David Alexander and wife, Cindi of Polkville; Rev. Darrell Alexander and wife, Rita of Kings Mountain; one sister, Annie Love of Blacksburg, SC, six grandchildren, 22 great-grandchilden and 24 great-great grandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 4 p.m. at Holiness Christian Mission by Rev. Danny Stamey and Rev. Sherry Owens and burial will follow in Mountain Rest Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service. The family received friends Tuesday night, May 22, 2012 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Kings Mountain and at other times at his home, 215 Catherine Street in Kings Mountain. Memorials may be made
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to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain is in charge of arrangements. Online condolencesmay be made at www.claybarnette.com
Clay Barnette Funeral Home Laura Patrick Allen KINGS MOUNTAIN Laura Patrick Allen, 80, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Peak Resources of Cherryville. A native of Clevel a n d County, she was t h e daughter of the late Walter and Marie Oliver Patrick. She loved to travel and sing in “The Allen Family Gospel Group.” She had a love for butterflies. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Aileen Duncan, and her brothers, Charlie and Delbert Patrick. Surviving are her loving husband of 61 years, Rev. Arthur Allen; son, Kenneth Allen of Cherryville; daughter, Delores Davis and husband, Randy, of Kings Mountain; adopted daughter, Mary Lester of Shelby; three grandchildren, Lori Ann Walker, Carter Davis, both of Kings Mountain, and Shane Davis of Shelby; and six great-grandchildren, Kayla Morrison, Shianne, Jessica, Shane, and Harley Walker and Damion McDaniel. The funeral service was conducted Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 3 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Kings Mountain. Rev. Ronnie Hawkins officiated and interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice, PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at wwwclaybarnette.com
Clay Barnette Funeral Home Rev. Wm. Demauth Blanton UNION, SC - The Rev. William Demauth Blanton, 80, husband of Beatrice Adams Blanton of Union, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at his home. Rev. Blanton was born in
Kings Mountain June 23, 1931, a son of the late J. Wiley and Quilla Bell Blanton. He was a graduate of Kings Mountain High School, Mars Hill College, Wake Forest College and the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. He was ordained by the First Baptist Church of Kings Mountain. He served as pastor of churches in Maryland, Massachusetts and Virginia. On July 1, 1968, by special selection and invitation by the staff, Rev. Blanton became an intern and subsequently a resident in the School of Pastoral Care, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, NC Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, where he received special training in Clinical Pastoral Education and Pastoral Counseling. On July 1, 1970, he became Staff Chaplain and Pastoral Counselor at the Appalachian Regional Hospitals in Beckley, West Virginia and South Williamson, Kentucky. On Feb. 1, 1974, he came to Union to serve as Director and Pastoral Counselor at the Union Mental Health Clinic, a position from which he retired on June 30, 1995. Rev. Blanton was a member of the First Baptist Church, Greenville, SC. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Paul D. Blanton and Dr. Mary Boggiano of Hoover, AL; a daughter, Anna A. Blanton of Varnville, SC; two grandchildren, Colin and Martha K. Blanton of Birmingham, AL; a brother and sister-inlaw, Howard and Lois Blanton of Kings Mountain; a sister-in-law, Dixie Blanton, also of Kings Mountain and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Harold Blanton, in 1993. At Rev. Blanton’s request, he will be cremated. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Greenville, Building Fund, 847 Cleveland St., Greenville, SC 29601 or to Union County Meals on Wheels, PO Box 951, Union, SC 29379. The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Blanton family. (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com)
Holcombe Funeral Home Ruby F. Francis SHELBY - Ruby Francis Bruce, 96, 912 Blanton St.,
died May 21, 2012 at home. The funeral will be conducted Thursday, May 23, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel in Shelby, interment following in Cleveland Memorial Park. Stephen W. Freeman GROVER - Stephen Wallace Freeman, 70, died May 16, 2012 at home. An active member of the Kings Mountain YMCA and an avid supporter of the Humane Society, his memorial service was held Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 6 p.m. at Kings Mountain YMCA. Interment was in Swan Lake Cemetery, Liberty, New Yo Iva Henson KINGS MOUNTAIN Iva Mae Henson, 81, resident of Kings Mountain, died Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby. The funeral service was conducted Saturday, May 19, at 3 p.m. at Penley’s Chapel Church where she was a charter member and served as music director and taught the Ladies Bible Class. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. Carrie Burke Hudson GROVER - Carrie Burke Hudson, 86, of Grover went to be with the Lord on May 14, 2012 at her home. She was born in Clayton County, Ga. to the late Clyde Weldon Burke and Annie Frances Brown Burke. A funeral service was conducted by the Rev. Ronald Hawkins at 3 p.m. Friday, June 18, 2012 at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel. Interment followed at Westview Gardens, Bessemer City, NC. Stan Morrow KINGS MOUNTAIN Stanley Eugene (Stan) Morrow, 51, of 313 Somerset D., died May 18, 2012 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was retired from the United States Air Force. The memorial service was conducted Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 3 p .m. at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home. Robert Roper GROVER-Robert Roper, 72, husband, father, grandfather, US Navy Veteran and owner of Roper Motor Company passed away May 6, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Shiloh Presbyterian Church, 307 Cleveland Avenue in Grover, NC. Internment will be private.
Charles Simmons SHELBY - Charles “Mac” Simmons, 69, of 3006 Charles Rd., died May 17, 2012 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. The funeral was conducted Monday, May 21, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Shelby’s First Church of the Nazarene, interment following in Shelby’s Sunset Cemetery.
Dr. Lemuel D. Ware MYRTLE BEACH, SC Dr. Lemuel Dwight Ware, DDS, 82, most recently of North Myrtle Beach, SC passed away at his home Sunday, May 20, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 25, at First United Methodist Church of North Wilkesboro. The family will receive in the church fellowship hall following the service. Dr. Ware is survived by his wife Judy (Kelley) Ware of North Myrtle Beach, SC; children L. David Ware and wife, Angela of WinstonSalem, NC, Rachel N. Ware and Cynthia Prince both of Anamosa, IA, Charles Prince and wife, Michelle of Montgomery, TX, and Cristen Prince of SC; brother Joe V. Ware and wife, Betty of North Wilkesboro, NC; and grandchildren Blake Ware, Avery Ware, and Nicole Shuttleworth. Dr. Ware was born to Lemuel and Janette Ware in Kings Mountain, NC on September 4, 1929. He completed an undergraduate degree in Biology and Physical Education at Western Carolina Teachers College in 1951 before joining the
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City looks at ways to fund $33.7M water project ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
With bond payments paid in full, city officials and a three-member ad hoc committee are working with bonding attorneys and financial experts on ways to fund a major $33.7 million water improvements project. Thursday, City Manager Marilyn Sellers and the mayoral appointed ad hoc committee, including Mayor Pro Tem Rodney Gordon and Councilmen Tommy Hawkins and Keith Miller, were meeting with financial advisors on the way to go -
whether by a bond referendum for revenue bonds or other borrowing means. A high credit rating means the city has borrowing power. Last Wednesday, the full city council heard an update from Engineer Joel Woods on the 36- inch water line planned from Moss Lake to town. "We're on schedule and on budget," Woods said, adding that the new water line is 60% in design and he expects right-of-way acquisition to be completed by early fall and the project "shovel ready" by March 2012.
The cost of the new water line is estimated at $15.8 million and the project also includes T. J. Ellison Water Treatment Plant rehabilitation and expansion to 12 million gallons at $11.9 million; water line replacements on Gold, Mountain and King Streets in Kings Mountain at $5.2 million; and Moss Lake spillway repairs at $600,00 a grand total of $33,771,100. "We've had excellent response from property owners along the route and some have suggested a more convenient route to town," he said. With new water cus-
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tomers, including data centers locating in the city, Mayor Rick Murphrey said it's important to make those improvements - one of the biggest projects the city has undertaken in recent years. The City of Bessemer City is No. 1 of 10 major water/sewer customers of the city followed by Steag Energy Services, Town of Grover, Firestone, Solaris Industries, Buckeye Fire Equipment, Parkdale Mills, Patrick Yarns, Southeast Container and White Oak Manor. The Water/Sewer Department is budgeted at $5.2 mil-
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KMPD Chief Melvin Proctor, left, and Mayor Rick Murphrey show off the free fluorescent orange flags that can be attached to motorized wheelchairs for the safety of those Kings Mountain citizens who use them. The mayor said police will be distributing the flags beginning Friday morning at 10 a.m. at the police department, and will be available Friday morning to install the flags on the chairs. Police say the orange flag reflects at night and makes it safer to those operating the motorized chair to be easily recognized. "We want everyone to be safe," said the mayor.
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service charge for the testing of Residents to see $100 water meters upon customer request. rise in Water, Grover Industries Sewer rates gives gift to town GROVER - Residents may see a 3% increase in water and sewer rates and a $2 increase on trash pickup for the first container and $1.72 for each additional container in the proposed 2012-2013 budget to be presented to town board at a public hearing and vote June 4 at 6 p.m. at Grover Town Hall. The proposed budget calls for the town's seven full-time employees to get a 3% cost-of-living raise. Town commissioners at the May 17 budget workshop discussed the proposals and set the public hearing for Monday, May 21. That meeting was canceled due to lack of a quorum. Prior to the budget workshop meeting on May 17, the board, in regular session, amended the current water and sewer policy for the town to include a
ments on Grace Street $50,000; service vehicle $35,000; Second Street pump station upgrade $25,000; and Water Department Head Dennis Wells noted in his requests that the booster pump electrical distribution had been taken over by the city and results in a $50,000 savings each year. In April 2010 city council voted to raise water and sewer rates 15% each due to projected budget shortfalls. City Manager Marilyn Sellers is not recommending any increases in water/sewer or in any city services in the proposed budget.
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lion in the upcoming budget, including: $543,574, water resources; $1,026,12, water plant; $651,433, system maintenance; $918,723, wastewater treatment plant; $72,163, pretreatment; and $1,048,754, pump station maintenance. Capital outlay budgeted includes: $60,000, Smart Meter and city fiber project; radio upgrade, $6,625; two employees hired for valve replacement positions; $56,908 budgeted for hypo-chlorite with plant upgrade; air compressor, boring tools, back hoe and equipment vehicle cover shed, $50,000;pump replace-
GROVER - Grover Industries has gifted 15.98 acres of land, the reservoir of the textile mill's old wastewater treatment plant and land adjoining Grover Municipal Park, to the Town of Grover. Town Council at its recent meeting accepted the gift by vote of 4-1 from John Harry, owner of Grover Industries. Mayor pro tem Cindi O'Brien did not vote. Mayor J. D. Ledford said that the board is working with W. K. Dickson Engineers to look at the best uses of the property. The Town of Grover's wastewater treatment plant is located on Bethlehem Church Road. The Town of Grover is a water customer of the City of Kings Mountain.
What does 35 cents mean to the average person? Not much maybe a piece of gum, but it adds up for drivers who can save up to $3.50 a tank if they are willing to drive south. …And they are. Tammy Cole, manager at the WilcoHess Travel Mart across the state line in Blacksburg, said that she has seen an increase in North Carolina drivers coming to her store for gas. Even though gas prices have come down, many still ask, "Why are prices so much lower 10 miles away in S.C. than in Kings Mountain?" The answer is our state gas tax. As of January this year, the state gas tax for North Carolina is 38.9 cents per gallon and motorists pay 18.4 cents in federal tax. With added fees, the total becomes 58.55 cents per gallon. The tax for diesel fuel has climbed to 68.55 cents. Half of the increase comes from the state. North Carolina's motor fuel tax is determined according to a formula that has been in place for decades. The formula reflects changes in the wholesale cost of fuel recorded during the past six months. The tax change is usually six months behind on fluctuating wholesale gas prices. The legislature can vote to
cap the tax on a temporary basis. Such a cap was proposed during a session held late last fall. The House voted in favor of the cap at 35 cents per gallon but the Senate had already adjourned without taking up the issue. "The gas tax, when reevaluated in June of this year, should be lower," NC Rep. Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) said. But more pain at the pump this year stemmed from expiring federal subsidies. For decades Congress has subsidized ethanol (which makes up 10 percent of regular and premium fuel) to keep its prices down. That subsidy cost taxpayers about $6 billion last year, so Congress decided not to renew it. When the credit ran out on January 1 of this year, it sparked a rise of 4.6 cents more a gallon. North Carolina's gas tax is the highest in the southeast and sixth highest in the nation, according to American Petroleum Institute. The excise tax for North Carolina is 17.5 cents per gallon. "Fiscal Research suggests that each additional penny added to the gas tax costs NC motorists roughly $50 million annually," Moore said. "At 9 cents above the previous cap, the higher tax rate is costing North Carolinians $450 million on an annualized basis." With a concern of gas prices, Moore has filed a House Bill 645, Motor Fuel
Excise Tax Adjustment and Studies to put a cap on gas prices. The bill has passed in the House and is now in the Senate Finance committee. "I want to cap and reduce the gas tax to give relief to families struggling to afford high fuel prices," Moore said. "We need to find a way to reduce the gas tax and other taxes in North Carolina to make our state more competitive." As of Friday, at the BP station (Little Dan's), 726 York Rd., the gas price for regular fuel was $3.64 a gallon and diesel was selling at $3.99 a gallon. As of Friday, at the WilcoHess Travel Mart, 2768 E. Cherokee St., Blacksburg, regular gas was $3.29 a gallon and diesel was flowing at $3.86. The 35-cents difference in regular gas and 12-cents difference in diesel had people flowing into the SC station Friday. In South Carolina the state tax is 16.8 cents per gallon with a flat tax including a 25 cents per gallon inspection fee and 50 cents per gallon environmental fee for UST cleanup. The tax is assessed on all petroleum products at the wholesale level. South Carolina is the fourth lowest in the nation for motor fuel tax. North Carolina's tax is earmarked for maintaining and repairing existing highways and to build new roads.
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You and I are worth so much to Jesus Worth or value is one of those concepts that is hard to define. A television program known as “Antiques Roadshow,” which is something of a traveling appraisal program, depicts people bringing objects of all sorts to experts in various fields, who then go on to describe the background of those objects and attach a price tag to them. I think it is an interesting program to watch, especially because of the ability of these experts to point out details about an object that would elude the inexperienced observer. Occasionally, though, a
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“Roadshow” expert will ask the owner of an object how much she or he paid for it, and sometimes the amount that was paid was far less than what the value of the object might be to a collector. Given the mixture of items that appear on this show, it almost makes one want to go through the attic and find out just how much all of our stuff could be worth, especially if we are trying to think of ways to make some quick cash for hard times. Yet, as most of us find out rather quickly, things are not worth as much to us as peo-
ple, but even the worth of people is hard to define. In Leviticus 27, for example, we find a list of recommended values for votive offerings, which seem to correspond to what were at the time perceived to be the cultural values for people. Here we are told that a male between the ages of twenty and sixty was to bring an offering worth fifty shekels of silver, but a female of the same age only brought thirty, suggesting that men were worth more than women. In addition, chemists tell me that the elements that make up our bodies – chemicals
such as oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, etc. – when added all together, amount to a total value somewhere between one and five dollars. That doesn’t make any of us sound like we are worth much. So what exactly is the worth of a human life? Can we measure it in “shekels” or “dollars”? Most of us would probably say “no,” and I would agree completely, but if we can’t measure it in money, then how can we measure it? As a follower of Jesus Christ, I tend to think the best way to measure human worth is in
blood. That may sound odd to some, but I believe that we should measure our worth on the basis of the love that God has for us. The Christian gospel proclaims that “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” The essential truth that these words proclaim is that you and I are worth so much to Jesus that He was willing to lay down His own life for us. This is a truth all of us need to remember the next time we find ourselves wondering about our own worth.
dish lunch will be served at 1 p.m. at the church fellowship hall, the Dixon schoolhouse, and the public is invited. The church is providing meats and utensils. Restoration Church International, I-85 exit 95, 1905 Limestone Street, in Gaffney, SC will have Gayla Crocker's "From the Ghetto to the King-
dom,'' a multi-media stage production, back By popular demand, presented Sunday, June 3, at 5 p.m. Crocker has written the play and co-directs with Baria Jordan. "Ghetto is really a state of mind,'' says Crocker, adding, "a person can be in a ghetto without God, in a state of depression
or suicide, for instance." She said that over 700 people attended the first presentation April 29 and "lives were saved." Restoration Church (864489-1755) has a seating capacity of more than 1,000. A suggested donation is $5 for a love offering which will be accepted. Doors open two hours prior to the performance. For
group reservations of 20 or more call 864-649-0288 to receive a 10% discount. Special guests on the program are Pastor Tyvin McSwain, Minister Nicole Pryor Settles, recording artist Alex J and Efrem Ratchford, also starring Antonia Sims, Mary Turner and cast members.
■ CHURCH BRIEFS El Bethel United Methodist Church, El Bethel Road, celebrates its 200th anniversary Sunday, June 3. Bishop Larry Goodpaster, Resident Bishop of the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, will speak at the 10:45 a.m. morning worship hour with covered-dish luncheon following in
the fellowship hall. Paper products and drinks will be provided. The public is invited to join with the members in this special occasion. Dixon Presbyterian Church on Dixon School Road will have Superior Court Judge Jesse Caldwell of Gastonia fill the pulpit at Homecoming Day Sunday at 11 a.m. A covered
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Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member KM Senior Center 909 E. Kings St. Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church Kings Mountain YMCA 211 Cleveland Ave. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Body of Christ Fellowship Center 405 S. Cherokee St. www.bodyofchrist7.com
Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917 Burning Bush House of God 310 Long Branch Rd (KM) 704-739-2877 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 Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773
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Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496
David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555
Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road 704-739-8396
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Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997
East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215
Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206
East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/KM Hwy. 704-739-7367
First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651
Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055
First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143
Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331
First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072
El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174
Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011 Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351
First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266
Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 602 Canterbury Road 704-739-9939
Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062 Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888 Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000 Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714 Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516
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Parkdale Mills Chairman Receives Boy Scouts Greatest Honor Exxon Mobil CEO and keynote speaker presents award GASTONIA – W. Duke Kimbrell, 87, received the Boy Scouts of America’s highest recognition, the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, on May 9 at Gaston Country Club. Through an extensive nomination process, the award is granted to Eagle Scouts who, after 25 years, have distinguished themselves in their work through voluntarily sharing their knowledge and talents with their community. “Duke has always been an inspiration to others, but tonight, he was recognized for being the definition of what it means to be a Scout,” said Jim Poag, vice president of the Piedmont Council Boy Scouts. Past award recipients include notable men such as, Gerald Ford, Steven Spielberg and Neil Armstrong as well as Exxon Mobil CEO, Rex Tillerson, who was the keynote speaker at the black-tie event. Tillerson, current national president of the Boy Scouts of America, presented Kimbrell with the medal and plaque. “Regardless of what a person grows up to be – a painter, plumber, teacher, police officer, oil company executive or textile company CEO – history proves that Scouts make better citizens for communities, and Duke Kimbrell is proof,” said Tillerson. Also announced at the event was the Piedmont Council’s new Scout Camp Expansion Fund in honor of Kimbrell. The goal is $300,000, and Parkdale Mills is providing matching funds. Scout Executive for the Piedmont Council David Allen said, “Camping is such an important part of the Boy Scouts experience. It’s where our young men learn leadership, team work and self reliance. We wanted to honor Duke by establishing a fund that could keep his legacy going strong.” Kimbrell has been the face of Parkdale Mills for more than 50 years. It all started at age 14 when he began riding his bike to the mill to seek available small jobs. Bill Robinson, owner of Parkdale Mills at the time, took a liking to Kimbrell and offered him projects. Kimbrell was sent to fight for our country during World War II. He returned with a vision
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Left to right, Scout Executive for the Piedmont Council David Allen, Duke Kimbrell, Exxon Mobile CEO Rex Tillerson, and Jim Poag, vice president of the Piedmont Council Boy Scouts. of running Parkdale Mills. After graduating from the School of Textiles from North Carolina State University, Kimbrell rejoined Parkdale Mills and became CEO in 1961. Today, the company has 33 plants in four different countries and 5,500 employees. Annual sales are $2 billion which represents 56% of all U.S. cotton consumption. Kimbrell currently serves as chairman of the board.
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Duke Kimbrell accepts the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award.
To advertise in The Herald, call Rick at 704-739-7496 FARRIS FAMILY REUNION - The Hamp and Mary Foster Family of Bessemer City is pictured in this early family photograph. Mary Essie Kiser (Wood), formerly of Kings Mountain and now of Bessemer City is the little girl, age 6, far right, front row. "This was Mom's Family," said Wood. Hamp Farris, fourth on front row, and his wife,Mary Foster Farris, is beside of him, said Wood. Mary Kiser Wood's mother, Marie Farris Kiser, is at left on the front row and her Dad Clay Kiser is on the back row. Hamp and Minnie Foster Farris are Mary Essie Kiser Woods' grandparents.
POLICE FROM Page 2A King Street which resulted in some $3,000 damages to the three vehicles. The drivers were listed as John Kofi Boakye, 108 Marigold St., operating a 2000 Toyota damaged $1500; Terry DeLynn Thompson, 612 Charles St., operating a 1998 Ford damaged $1000; and James Michael Bigger II, 118 Mount Olive Church Rd., operating a 2009 Pontiac damaged $500. MAY 14: Officer B. L. Wilkinson said that a parked 2006 Kia owned by Kimberly Cogdell, 202 Fairdale St., was bumped by a hit and run driver in the parking lot of Ingles on Shelby Road. MAY 14: Officer Bryan McGinnis said that a 1994 International operated by Clara Winebarger, 312 El Bethel Road, struck a parked 2011 Ford owned by Phillip Mosier, 929 Manor Dr., in the parking lot at 500 W. Mountain Street. Property damages were estimated at $2,000. MAY 16: Officer B. L. Wilkinson cited Curtis Alvin Burns, of Monroe, with displaying a fictitious registration plate after an accident on I-85 N. Burns said his 1997 Jeep hydroplaned, ran off the road and hit the guardrail. Property damages were estimated at $4,000. MAY 17: Sgt. Mark Butler said that Boyd Pierce of High
Point, operating a 2010 Freightliner, and Rodney Hughes of Spartanburg, SC, operating a
2004 VW, were traveling north on I-85. A trailer tire blew out on the Freightliner which struck
the Hughes vehicle doing approximately $1500 damage.
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Mauney twins win more accolades for gin The Mauney Twins - Alex and Charlie - have won another major award for Southern Artisan Spirits, the maker of Cardinal Gin. Cardinal Gin was the only American-made gin to win a double gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits 12th annal Competition, ranking tops among 1200 entries from 65 countries. Thirty-four judges with the most sophisticated palates in the industry judged the entries “blind” without knowing what brands they were tasting until after votes were cast and tallied. Gold medals are only awarded to spirits that are excellent. A gold medal winner is not only free from flaws but delivers a vastly superior drinking experience. Single gold medals are difficult to obtain and if all judges are not in agreement they are rarely given. If the spirit is unanimously seen by the judges as superior and above the pack, then it is given a “double gold.” The judges told the Kings Mountain gin makers that Cardinal Gin was unanimously tasted superior and above the pack and was given the double gold distinction, reserved for the “absolute best.” Cardinal was also awarded the gold medal at the Beverage Testing Institute in Chicago and rated the highest domestic gin in 2011. The Mauneys hand craft the gin with 11 organic and wild harvested botanicals and distill in small batches in a building formerly occupied by Mauney Hosiery Mills. “We are extremely happy to be recognized by both competitions as being one of the world’s best gins,” said Alex Mauney. He said Southern Artisan Spirits is in the process of releasing a Rye and also a Bourbon Whiskey. The family distillery is the third legal distillery in North Carolina.
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Alex Mauney, left, and his brother, Charlie, are pictured at their Kings Mountain business, Southern Artisan Spirits. Kings Mountain was the first community in the United States to vote itself legally dry October 1874. However, in the latter part of the 19th Century, there were many distilleries located in Cleveland County.
Cardinal Gin is currently distributed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia and New Jersey. The distinctive bottle displays a red cardinal, so named after the state bird.
McDaniel uses talent to beautify Carpenter to serve as delegate Kings Mountain fire hydrants Jada Brown McDaniel’s artistic talent is displayed in her paintings of a number of fire hydrants in Kings Mountain. “I like to paint,” says Mrs. McDaniel. The stained glass windows like those in St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church are depicted on the fire hydrant at Piedmont and Ridge streets. Bryson McDaniel, 10, and Stetson McDaniel, 7, helped their Mom with the Luigi designed hydrant at the corner of Piedmont Avenue and Fairview Street. A postal carrier image is on the fire hydrant at Piedmont and Ridge streets. A red and white barber pole is the feature on the fire hydrant at Piedmont Avenue and Mountain Street. Teacups and monarch butterflies grace the fire hy-
Jada McDaniel drant on E. King Street. “Toad” is an interesting design on a hydrant in the 800 block of Piedmont Avenue. Mrs. McDaniel plans to paint at least 10 more hydrants in Kings Mountain. She wants anyone planning to paint a hydrant north of King Street and east of Battleground Avenue to call her at 704-739-0550.
Mrs. McDaniel painted this postal carrier on this fire hydrant at the corner of Mountain and Gaston streets.
Nick Carpenter, 19, could well be the youngest official delegate at the 2012 National Democratic Convention in Charlotte in September. Tenth Congressional District Democrats tapped the Shelby High School senior and active Young Democrat at the annual convention in Morganton Saturday. Among Democrats attending from this area was Betsy Wells, a former chairman of the county Democratic Party. “Nick may be young in age but I can’t think of another Democratic volunteer who has his smarts and savy, practical experience in campaigning and enlisting voters, and party knowledge and contacts across the state,” says CCDP Chair Lowman says. “There’s a good reason we elected him a party officer here in
Local businesses earns top safety awards FMC Lithium of Bessemer City and Pharr Yarns LLC of Gastonia won million hour awards, the top awards presented by the N. C. Labor Department at the agency’s safety awards banquet in Gastonia May 22. Commissioner Labor Cherie Berry presented the award to Lithium for one million hours or multiples with no lost time accident and to Pharr Yarns for high performance yarns July 23,
2008-May 27, 2011. The first year gold award went to the City of Bessemer City and FMC Lithium Division’s facilities Department for 50 percent below the industry average for rate of days away from work and other gold awards in that category went to: ChemTech Solutions, City of Cherryville and FMC Lithium’s Human Resources Department, second year; FMC Lithium’s Man-
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Harold’s Weekly Health Tip... Relief for Allergies at Home Allergy-proof your home to eliminate stuffy sneezes. Remove carpets from the bedroom (and elsewhere in the house as well if you can). A smooth-surfaced floor reduces the dust mite particles that accumulate in carpets. Keep pets out of the bedroom and most certainly off your bed. “Even if you’re not actually allergic to the pet dander, they can bring allergens into the bedroom and onto the bed on their fur,” notes Sublett. The bedroom is also a good place for a HEPA air filter to clean bedroom air. Similar rules apply in the living room, family room and playroom: Keep carpeted surfaces to a minimum; choose smooth-surfaced furniture, like leather, vinyl, and ultrasuede over heavily upholstered pieces; in rooms with carpeting, use a vacuum with a HEPA filter.
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ufacturing and Primaries Departments, third year; FMC’s battery department 5th year; FMC Lithium’s Logistics department and responsible care department 7th year; FMC Lithium’s organics department 8th year; FMC Lithium’s quality assurance department 19th year and FMC Lithium’s Technology department 20th consecutive year winner. Kings Mountain Minerals Inc., Moss Plant and Mine, won a Silver Award for Safety from the state for its second consecutive year. Silver awards are bestowed
to companies, whose employees missed 50 percent or less than their industry average on days away from work from on-the-job injuries last year. For its 10th consecutive year, Kings Mountain Minerals Inc.’s Battleground Plant and Patterson Plant received Gold awards for Safety. Gold awards are given to companies, whose employees missed 50 percent or less than their industrial average on days away from work, job transfers or restricted activity from onthe-job related injuries. Hanesbrands Inc., in Kings Mountain’s Cleve-
land Industrial Park, won a Gold Award for its first year. Southeastern Container won a Gold Award for its second consecutive year. Eaton Corp.’s, Truck North America, Kings Mountain Plant, earned a Gold Award for its fifth year in a row. AGI won a Gold Award for its sixth consecutive year. Companies from Kings Mountain, Grover, Boiling Springs, Cliffside, Forest City, Rutherfordton, Shelby and Spindale were honored by the N.C. Department of Labor at the agency’s annual safety awards banquet in Shelby, Thursday, April 12.
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Cleveland and a national convention delegate in M o r ganton. W e know f i r s t - Nick Carpenter h a n d he’ll do a great job and represent us well.” Carpenter is the son of David Carpenter III of Shelby and Karen Cross of Ohio and the grandson of David and Ginnie Carpenter of Shelby. He will be a freshman at Gardner-Webb University in the fall.
Meetings set for Pathways merger On July 1, 2012, Pathways Local Management Entity, Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare, and Mental Health Partners will merge to form a new local management entity named Partners Behavioral Health Management. This new organization will cover the eight counties of Burke, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Surry and Yadkin. Citizens of these counties are invited to attend a community forum to learn more about this merger. The last of eight forums scheduled will be held 5:30-7 p.m., May 24, in Hickory at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 921 Second Street, NE. The session will provide information about the merger and offer an opportunity to ask questions about services and supports. “We hope that the community will take the opportunity to learn about the merger and the upcoming changes in the public mental health system,” said Rhett Melton, Area Director of Pathways. “As Partners Behavioral Health Management, we will add the management of Medicaidfunded services. This allows for stronger coordination of all publicly funded behavioral health services.” For more information about Partners Behavioral Health Management or the upcoming meetings, visit www.PartnersBHM.org or call Stacy Bryant, Communications Officer, at 704884-2558.
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BATTLEGROUND: Date for public hearing on crossing closing June 26 FROM Page 1 The city has also put up
"Absolutely No Truck Traffic" signs at both the Gold Street and Mountain Street crossings downtown, a short
distance from the Oak Street tracks. Big signs direct truck drivers to the truck route which runs from Cansler to-
LIBRARY: Mauney Memorial Library sets sight on new home
ward King Street. City council was expected to set the date for the public hearing on crossing
closing at its May 29 6 p.m. meeting at city hall.
RAISES: City employees to see rise in pay FROM Page 1 last year. The North Carolina Local Government Commission requires municipalities to keep their fund balances, a type of reserve account, at no less than 8% of their general fund. Murphrey said that Kings Mountain's fund balance shows city leaders have been good stewards of taxpayer funds. "This proposed budget is very conservative, we underspent our current budget, and although it's been tough we have a balanced budget and have listened to department heads and provided over $1 million dollars in much-needed capital improvements," said Sellers.
The proposed budget includes: • No property tax increase - the current tax, 40 cents per $100 valuation, continues. • No electric base rate increase. • No natural gas base rate increase. • No water-sewer rate increase. • No health insurance premium increase (100% coverage and dependent coverage 56% to full time employees and city council, prescription drug and dental coverage. • Full time employees are also entitled to a 401K retirement plan in which the city contributes 5%. • Fringe benefits also
include sick, holiday and vacation pay, bonuses and a Christmas party for employees. • Full health insurance coverage also applies to retirees after 25 years with the city. • Full time employees are also eligible for state retirement with 6% mandatory contributions. The city contributes 6.74% for general employees and 7.04% for police. • Full time employees receive a $10,000 term life insurance policy paid by the city. • City council also receives a $10,000 term life insurance policy as well as a monthly stipend.
COUNTY: No property tax increase in proposed county budget for 2012 - 2013
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Outside Mauney Memorial Library in Kings Mountain. FROM Page 1 The City of Kings Mountain paid for half the cost of the library assessment but City Manager Marilyn Sellers has not budgeted any money in the 2012-2013 proposed budget for a new library. Mauney Memorial Library, at its current location on S. Piedmont Ave., is budgeted to receive $558,513, including $327,457 for salaries; $216,056 for operation expenses; and $15,000 for a compact vehicle. Mauney said the study committee looked at seven potential sites within a one-mile radius of downtown, then narrowed the list to four, including the old Central School, a landmark building in the historical section of town; land across from the new Italian restaurant on King Street; and the wooded area behind Patriot Park. "Openness is what we want in a new building," said Mauney,
who said exploring the possibility of purchasing land and a big fund drive are the next steps in the project. The library is looking for a location for a 30,000-square-foot two-story, modern facility with at least 84 parking spaces. "We've tried to find a place that would enhance the downtown and be an anchor for downtown revitalization," said Stella Neisler Putnam, a member of the committee. Putnam said parking would not be a problem for either the library patrons or nearby Kings Mountain Baptist Church if library trustees are able to obtain property at Cherokee and Mountain Streets. "We'd be great neighbors for the church," said Putnam. Mauney said the library needs more room for young children, teens, and a technology room to offer added services to library patrons. "We've outgrown our building," he said.
CITY: Three pilot programs set in proposed in 2012- 2013 budget FROM Page 1 dated storm water maintenance system, all three projects four to five years away from implementation. Utilities Director Nick Hendricks said, if council approves, that first phase of the Smart Meter and fiber optics program could be completed by December. He explained to city council Wednesday during a budget workshop that initially 1500 new meters will be placed at residences in town and those customers' "real time" information about consumption will be monitored on computers. This means, he said, that customers at home will be able to manage their energy use and have access to personal data over any eight hour period. Working with ElectrCities, the city's main cost in the program will be the purchase of the meters. Estimated cost of this project over a four-year period is $400,000, with $95,000 in the budget for 2012-2013. Hendricks described fiber optics as a "self-healing ring" around the city to connect all municipal buildings together, thus increasing the network and decreasing the costs of telephone, for instance. He said this project would enable the city to sell dark fiber to industry to connect one industry to another. No residences will be able to tap on to this project, Hendricks said. The time frame for the initial start is July with development of specifications. By December, a nine-mile city fiber loop would begin at the new data center to tag all city facilities, including the SCADA system in the electric department. Hendricks says he is excited about this project which will
link all city facilities. Holly Black, Codes & Engineering Standards director, says education is first year priority for this program which in later years would include a cost study and a small water utility fee (possibly $2.50) for all inside city water customers. The city is currently advertising for an additional employee in the Codes Department to help with permitting and inspections. The proposed budget includes $20,000 for the first phase of the storm water management project. "There's a lot of misunderstanding on storm water management and we'll be going before civic clubs, the schools and Scout groups and conducting a survey," said Black. She added she will be setting up informational booths at the Gateway Festival and asking Scouts, for instance, to adopt a stream. Black said the city system was originally designed to handle water quantity, not quality, and the average age of the current storm water system is around 50 years old. Few residents, she pointed out, are aware that storm drains empty directly into creeks or that storm water management facilities require maintenance. Cleaning the first flush of rain during a storm because it may be contaminated is the reason for the additional permitting by utilities over the state. No one is exempt from state compliance, Black told city council Wednesday night, but practical credits against a fee can go to residents of neighborhoods that maintain drainage ponds, a commercial property with storm runoff mitigation features and schools that teach water conservation.
Holiday trash pickup schedule The City of Kings Mountain will be closed on Monday, May 28, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Garbage service for the week will be on a one day
delay schedule. Recycling service will be changed as follows only: Route 6 will be picked up on Tuesday, May 29, with Route 7.
FROM Page 1 county benefits, including 401K retirement and health insurance. Bailes said the biggest chunk of the budget pie is social services where funds are needed for so many causes. Bailes grew up in Nash County east of Raleigh and graduated in 1988 from the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Relations and concentration of Sociology and Economics. He met his wife, Sonja Andrew of Wilmington, when they were students. They are parents of two sons, Drew, 12, and Nathan, 10, and reside in Shelby. Bailes joined Belk
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donations. Vans and SUVs will be washed for $10 donations. Hot dogs, fresh lemonade, nachos and other treats will also be sold at the event.
On Saturday, June 23, the Kings Mountain Little Theatre will host a "Tell Me A Tale" Drama Camp reunion from 1-6 p.m. at the Joy Performance Center. KMLT is inviting all previous campers, counselors, and assistants to attend the reunion. "Whatever year of camp you attended, you are welcome to come and join the fun. Catch up with some old friends, play a few improvisation games, and maybe have a show off or two! If you've ever been a part of camp, we want you here," said camp Director Wendy Walega. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served at the reunion. Attendees are invited to bring any other treats or drinks they would like to share. Campers are asked to RSVP either by email scarylady@carolina.rr.co m or on the reunion's Facebook event page.
‘Who’s Going To Get Grandma’s Pie Plate?’ 'Who’s Going To Get Grandma’s Pie Plate?'' is a family-focused program considering options for transferring personal property after a death is a decision frequently ignored until a crisis occurs. Nancy Abasiekong of the NC Cooperative Extension of Cleveland County will explore the topic on June 5 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Neisler Life Enrichment Center, 222 Kings Mountain Boulevard, in Kings Mountain. Sitter service is available for the person with dementia or other related illness by reservation before May 30.
KM Elite car wash on Sat. KM Elite will be hosting a car wash at Advanced Auto on King Street Saturday, May 26, to raise money for its youth educational program. The car wash will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Cars will be washed for $6
KMHM participates in Blue Star Museums Kings Mountain, N.C. – May 22, 2012 – Today the Kings Mountain Historical Museum announced the launch of Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 1,500 museums across America to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2012. Leadership support has been provided by MetLife Foundation through Blue Star Families. The complete list of participating museums is available at www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. Kings Mountain Historical Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am – 4pm.
Pastor’s Day set for June 3 Carolina Praise and Worship Center, 201 N. Main St., Grover, will hold Pastor Appreciation Day on Sunday, June 3, at the 11 a.m. service with the appreciation meal to be served afterwards honoring Pastor Ron and Karen Hawkins who have served the church 10 years. The public is invited.
Indoor Yard sale at Senior Center Patrick Senior Center volunteers will hold a yard sale Friday, June 8, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at 909 E.King Street and table rentals are available at $10 each. Last day to reserve your spot is Friday. Proceeds benefit line dancers' trip to Raleigh for senior games. The public is invited.
Vietnam Vets meet June 11 All Vietnam veterans
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will meet for their regular meeting and breakfast at 9 a.m. June 11. City officials will discuss with the veterans a memorial to honor soldiers from the Kings Mountain area killed in action during the Vietnam War.
State of Community Breakfast June 1 The annual Cleveland Chamber State of Community Breakfast will be held June 1 at 7:30 a.m. at the Patrick Center in Kings Mountain. Cosponsors are Kings Mountain Hospital and Cleveland County Healthcare. State of community reports from by city and county government, school and hospitals will be featured.
Victory Over Stroke meeting May 28 The Victory Over Stroke group will meet Monday, May 28, at 5:30 p.m. at the Life Enrichment Center in Shelby. The meeting is open to anyone who has experienced a stroke or a care partner. Meetings take place the fourth Monday of every month and are free of charge. Two stroke victors will be speaking this Monday along with a wife who is sharing the journey with her husband.
Lizard Lick Towing coming to county fair Ronnie and Amy from Tru TV's Lizard Lick Towing and Recovery is coming to the 2012 Cleveland County Fair. A special meet and greet autograph signing will be held Sunday afternoon, Oct. 7th, at the fair. The autograph session will be free with paid admission to the fairgrounds on that date. Lizard Lick t-shirts and apparel will also be made available for purchase. This year's fair will stretch into 11 days from Sept. 27-Oct. 7. For more information, call the fair office at 704487-0651.
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North Elementary 3rd nine weeks awards North Elementary recently honored the following students for academic achievements made over the third nine-weeks quarter.
Top Tigers - Kaley Arter, Lillie Bright, Claire Bennett, Turner Brown, Kenia Davidson, Noah Funderburk, Michael Garland, Elliot Habel, Jaidyn Moses, Rikard Ploeger, Chase Smith, Hannah Allen, Chase Clark, Caison Hurt, Alexandria Jackson, Brooklyn Johnson, DeMarria Johnson, Kagan Kopruch, William Owens, Kadence Raines, Desirae Thombs, Genesis Tinoco, Jordan Whetstine, Emani Williams, Summer Altman, Anthony Anselmo, Jayden Byers, Taylor Canipe, Adam Cox, Megan Dennis, Chance Habel, Samantha Harrelson, Maddy Lambert and Cheyanne Reynolds.
A Honor Roll - First Grade: Amari Barnette, DiAsia Gates, Journie Gill, Kalynn Littlejohn, Christina Maxwell, Tajon McCoy, Taylor McSwain, Nyirah Petty, Devin Powell, Shyann Powell, Nicholas Spencer, Dylan Towery, Holly Campbell, Colby Carroll, Briana Dennis, John William Eagle, Alex Eaton, Vince Jenkins, Kolby Laughter, Cole Miller, Payton Slycord, Keith St. Clair, Julianna Williams and Deniah Young. Second Grade: Zack Brooks, Maddox Brown, Macey Deering, Tyler Elliott, Abby McGirt, Carter Hurt, Avery Philbeck, Karissa Smith, Tyler Smith, Natalie Anthony, Marlee Arnold, Michelle Bedoya, Zoe Bolin and Natalie Brown. Third Grade: Jaxson Bolin, Ansley Habel, Drake Morrow, Alex
Barrett, Manuel Carrillo-Teran, Lauren Hullender, Carmyn Mack, Clinton Turner, Ally Welch, Abby Brooks, Ethan Harrell, Kensley McNeely, Bailey Payne, Hunter Deaver, and Gabe Petty. Fourth Grade: Mary Robinson, Tracey Stewart, Savanna Briggs, Kaela Silaphet, Larry Canipe, Abbie Harris, Rexen Venevongsoth, Jacob Cox. A/B Honor Roll - First Grade: Brayden Blair, Samaii Johnson, Ashley Laye, Janiyah McClain, Atticus Woodall, Makayla Bennett, Hannah Bess, Hope Funderburk, DeAntonio Griffin, Bryce Hall, Christina James, Blake Shuler and Taylor Smith. Second Grade: Kaela Bolin, Evan Briggs, Brayden Garris, Madison Humphries, Korbynne Laughter,
Drake Putnam, Seth Wyte, Jacob Beachum, Alexis Clary, DeShawn Dean, Nate Moose, Paydon Oliver, Warren Taylor, Kaleb Arter, Jermiah Currence, Elijah Fraser, Cassie Jones, Brandyn Marr, and Kailey Snyder. Third Grade: Olivia Bennett, Ethan Bright, Rece Guy, Nicholas Johnson, Alec Stinnett, Haleigh Dennis, Kaitlyn McKee, Titus Phillips, Daniel Thomas, Trevor Bell, Payne and Kody Starnes. Fourth Grade: Karena Causby, Brooke Clark, Keira Eaton, Brittney Reynolds, Jada Spaulding, Lynden Boulanger, Tre Jeffries, Sierra Morrison, Andy Pouangkeo, Aniya Roberts, Shane Szathmary, Jasmyn Adams, Haley Gleason, Layla Harris, Jaylen Hunt and Jaheim Wright.
Principal’s Pals - Kindergarten: Elliott Habel, Chase Clark, and Chance Habel. First Grade: Julianna Williams and Tajon McCoy. Second Grade: Macey Deering, Avery Philbeck, and Jasmine Clark. Third Grade: Alec Stinnett, Ally Welch and Madion Goddard. Fourth Grade: Kiera Eaton, Kaela Silaphet and Jacob Cox. Terrific Kids - Kindergarten: Claire Bennett, Turner Brown, Dylan Buckner, Caison Hurt, Megan Dennis and Cheyanne Reynolds. First Grade: Alex Eaton, Ashley Laye, Taylor McSwain and DeAntonio Griffin. Second Grade: Kaela Bolin, Casey Smith, Rayna Chichester, Alexis Clary, Michelle Bedoya and Cassie Jones. Third Grade:. LaMiracle McCoy, Annalisa
Yanero, Jamye Adams, Elijah Hunter, Gabe Petty and John Paysour. Fourth Grade: Brooke Clark, Ashley Hughes, Tre’ Jeffries, Andy Phouangkeo, Jasmyn Adams and Larry Canipe. Good Citizens - Brady Waters, Sierra Morrison, Madison Shuler, Christian Welch, Jada Spaulding, Willie Fuzie, Austin Buckner, Abby Brooks, Alex Barrett, Kaitlyn McKee, Jaxson Bolin, Katie Davis, Natalie Anthony, Marlee Arnold, Karissa Smith, Nate Moose, Evan Briggs, Maddox Brown, Hope Funderburk, Amari Barnett, John William Eagle and Vince Jenkins.
KMIS honor rolls for 3rd nine weeks awards Kings Mountain Intermediate School recently announced that the academic achievements of the following students have landed them a spot on the school's honor rolls for the third nine-weeks quarter.
A Honor Roll Fifth grade - Hawley's class: Cassey Jones; Hicks: Nathan Bess, Sophia Butler, Kayla Patterson; Peeler: Kaleb Estridge, Gage Grabert; Davis: Catie Payne, Faith Saldo, Sierra Stinson; Valentine Burgess: Josh Bolin, Brooklyn Bowen, Jon Ley, Desirea Metcalf, Anthony Ross, Emily Wilson; Schulze: Caleb Barnes, Grace Bolin, Daniel Cisneros, Samara Cole; Vaughn: Logan Locklair, Denysia Blakeney, McKenzie Huffman; Beam: Anne Scott Baker, Makena Deaton, Max Johnson, Caleb Mayes, Daniel Moore, Lukas Satterfield, Cunningham: Sarah Drennan; Minton: Jasmine Guy, Melissa Harmon, Dustin Parker, Anna Warlick, Alexis Wideman. Sixth grade - Deaton: Thomas
Galloway, Michael Medlin, Tyler Withers; Brown: Makensi Corn, Sam Etters, Ebru Kurt, Cailey Sheppard; Williams: Caleb Sears; Stewart: Katlyn Bragg, Brennin Fleisher, Mason Nguyen; Mansfield: John Thomas Cash, K C Champion, Nathan Lease, Savannah Peppers, Reese Reinhardt; Lovingood: Alexis Browning, Lauren Campbell, Savannah Dockery, Dax Hollifield, Paige Rollins, Landon Wright; Rhom: Michael Allen, Emilee Cloninger, Samuel Gebhardt, Hallie Hunt; Wilson: Collin Briggs, Jordan Chapman, Alex Goff, Thomas Harrison, Savannah Hurd; Price: Amber Belcher, Harrison Conner, Paloma Dettloff, Ariana Phouangkeo, Jeff Toth; Lowery: Daniel Bagwell, Kaitlin Venevongsoth, Jordana Velez, Donovan Kiser; Black: Collin Franks, Amethyst Hall, Maria Kiser; Turner: Alec Bell, Elizabeth Foy, Cole Hurt, Leeasia Rhodes, Tyra Silaphet. A / B Honor Roll Fifth grade - Hawley's class:
David Bell, Gisselle Duran, Matthew Faucette, Mariah Josey, Preston Moss, Jami Nivens, Sallie Presnell, Savannah Slater, Ben Virapanya; Hicks: Raegan Buchanan, Seth Dyer, Gunnar Hester, Israel Martinez, Haylee Pearson; Peeler: Kassidy Bowen, Olivia Brucker, Bailey Chapman, Caroline Crawford, Zach Humphries, Jacob Hunley, Kassie Johnson, Natalie Lutz, John Melton; Davis: Lindsey Deaver, Avery Francis, Robert Harmon, Josh Lewis, Logan Sanders, Jordan Tillman, Amya White; Blalock: Georgia Moss, Kelley Anne Cartee, Richard Wright, Jacob Sherrill; Valentine Burgess: Emily Graham, Karmen Houser, Jacob Korch, Heather Price, Makayla Ross, Austin Salup, Thai Tuttanon, Brady Williams, N'Tijah Wray; Schulze: Iliana Bryan, Ashley Drake, Bethany Dunn, Sydney Lucas, Talia Nichols; Wright: Julian Hernandez, Daylon Crowder, Eleyna D'Angelo, Marquis Fewell, Janki Patel, Kayla Ruiz; Vaughn: Summer Bowen, Kathleen Harmon, Ma-Kayla
Smith, Ethan Anderson, Andy Putnam, Evan Rogers, Gage Moore, Kayla Hornbaker, Calosha Smith, Abby Pennington, Kaitlynne Lynch; Beam: Anne Scott Baker, Makena Deaton, Max Johnson, Caleb Mayes, Daniel Moore, Lukas Satterfield; Cunningham: Al'Leesha Adams, Noah Caldwell, Kaylan Camp, David Ford, Isabelle Hollifield, Amie Khounmeuang, Olivia Martin, Damien O'Brien, Hannah Oliver, Michael Rumfelt, Hannah Smith; Gaffney: Madisyn Bolin, Andreea Campeanu, Harley Jones, Matt Madden, Joe Ruffalo, Novella Short; Minton: Seth Kennedy, Baylee Marr, Kristina Mauney, Savannah Rinehardt, Nathan Siphanthone, Kaylon Wade, Cassie Woods. Sixth grade - Deaton: Daniel Crouse, Samuel Moore, Quenten Nguyen, Ashlyn Russ, Howard Wright; Brown: Hunter Bell, Xavier Bell, Tucker Carroll, Chase Johnson, Katie Tucker, Audrey Whaley, Makenzie Wright; Williams: Tommy Edwards, Kayla Farris, Maddie Gill, Kaley
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Littlejohn, Katelin Phaengkhamhak, Mackenzie Ramsey, Jada Roberts, Parker Rollins, Sharetta Roseboro, Jadalin Ross, Stephanie Sneed, Kayla Yarbro, Russell Gregory; Stewart: Jeremiah Grant, Cooper Scarborough, Abigail Wray; Smith: Cody Black, Sierra Suffecool; Mansfield: Ian Bishop, Morgan Breland, Trevor Brown, Katie Knight, Dillon Thomas, Justin Watkins, Payton Williams; Lovingood: Ryley Brown, Logan Fleming, Jonathan Rikard, Skylar Smith; Rhom: Kelsey Anderson, Rodelle Bishop, Hunter Blanton, Alejandro Cortez, Cheyenne Livingston, Deanna Lovelace, Brianna Rochford, Taylor Thompson, Travis Wright; Wilson: Sedrick Morgan, Joey Rayfield, Dane Skeith, Rebecca Smith, Kari Tryling, Tiger Tuttanon, Trey Wilson; Pasour: Chasty Bowen, Mercedes Crank, Corey Gould, Kameron Marr, Dian Pahenghamhak, Demario Roseboro, Madison Schrader; Price: Drew Gibbs, Sai McKnight, Dannah Robinson, Destiny Walls; Low-
ery: Morgan Canniff, David Friday, KeyShawn Hopper, Tyler Hunley, Phithamae Perry, Gracie Plonk, Shaniece Springs, Jordan Sutton; Black: Trinity Bolin, Kalee Brooks, Holden Bullock, Austin Chastain, Landry Crawford, Tori Halvorson, Bryson Key, Rushi Patel; Turner: Michael Brown, John Harris, Maniya Jarrett, Tyler Osborne, Sierra Price, Courtney Towery. Perfect Attendance Fifth grade - Hawley's class: Bradley Duncan, Gisselle Duran, Jada Fuzie, Mariah Josey, Samantha Mayes, Jami Nivens, Austin Palmer, Sallie Presnell; Hicks: Raegan Buchanan, Seth Dyer, Haylee Pearson, Madisyn Pearson, Mackenzie Ross, Jacqueline Smiley; Peeler: Caroline Crawford, Kaleb Estridge, Kayla Houze, Zach Humphries, Camryn King, Madison Maher, John Harmon Melton, Michael Reese, Billy Stilwell; Davis: Chris Campbell, Catie Payne, Jordan Tillman, Ethan Thompson, Josh Phillips; Griffin: Lexus Poston, Justin Osborn, Barbara Trahan, Justin Gregory; Valentine Burgess: Jon Ley, Desirea Metcalf, Heather Price, Makayla Ross, Austin Salup, Emily Wilson; Schulze: Grace Bolin, Samara Cole, Bethany Dunn, Serita Pegram, Maverick Smith; Wright: Julian Bernabe Hernandez, Mahogany Brown, Daylon Crowder, Alexis Davis, Hunter Deering, Marquis Fewell, Nicole McCoid, Janki Patel, Morgan Rhodes, Kayla Ruiz; Vaughn: Ethan Anderson, Andy Putnam, Avery Hohn, Kayla Hornbaker, Makenzie Huffman, Varinh Rithiphong, Sarah Wright; Blalock: Kelley Anne Cartee, Richard Wright, Madison Sanders, Tianna Burns, Alexis Diaz-Garcia, Briyette GarciaDiaz; Beam: Anne Scott Baker, Morgan Bell, Max Johnson, Malachi King, Lukas Satterfield; Cunningham: Noah Caldwell, Kaylan Camp, Mylik Harris, Isabelle Hollifield, Amie Khounmeuang, Olivia Martin, Daniel Morton, Hannah Oliver, Michael Rumfelt, Shelby Stilwell, Azucena Vences; Gaffney: Emma Ayscue, Shanyhia Davis, Derick Helms, LaNasia Hamrick, Matt Madden, Joe Ruffalo, Novella Short, Cameron Strickland, Shirley Tinsley; Minton: Madison Barrett, Cassie Woods. Sixth grade: Deaton: Barbara Emo, Tiesha Jackson, Cassidi Melton, Samuel Moore, Jerdon Pressley, Billy Virapanya, Howard Wright; Brown: Alissa Bouttavong, Tucker Carroll, Pilar Coleman, Chase Johnson, Daniel Roberson; Williams: Alex Chanthavong, Jonathan Clucas, Tommy Edwards, Maddie Gill, Isiah Grier, Jada Phelps, Parker Rollins, Sharetta Roseboro, Caleb Sears, Stephanie Sneed; Stewart: Sabien Beam, Jeremiah Grant, Michael Randall, Cooper Scarborough, Lela Whitener, Abigail Wray; Smith: Tre'Crocker, Samatha Harwood, Tommy Nanthavongsa, Hunter Sipes; Mansfield: Harley Bradley, Trevor Brown, K. C. Champion, Talaya Hill, Justin Watkins; Lovingood: Lauren Campbell, Stephen Greene, Morgan Lanier, Robert Pope, Jonathan Rikard, Paige Rollins, Skylar Smith, Cody Vaughn; Rhom: Kayla McClain; Wilson: Collins Briggs, Summer Carpenter, Caroline Foster, Savannah Hurd, Dane Skeith, Brandon Smith, Casey Thompson, David Vences, Trey Wilson; Pasour: Amber Adkins, Mercedes Crank, Corey Gould, Cody Hale; Price: Amber Belcher, Breaunna Broome, Sai McKnight, Ariana Phouangkeo, Nathan Torrey, Jeff Toth, Orlando Wingo; Lowery: Tori Brooks, KeyShawn Hopper, Donovan Kiser, Madison Shubert, Landon Skidmore, Jordan Sutton, Daisy Vaughn; Black: Holden Bullock, Rushi Patel, Dalton Schronce, Austin Chastain; Turner: Destiny Hill, Sierra Price, Tyra Silaphet, Makayla Sorrow, Courtney Towery, Emily Upchurch.
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Kings Mountain High School Prom 2012
Photo by Emily Weaver
Left to right, James Carringer, Olivia Blalock, Tyler Thompson, Chelsie Humphries, Hannah Arthur and Zac Sheppard stand in front of the fountain at the Patrick Center before the prom.
Photo by Barry Ledford
Paul Ledford with his date, Priscilla Perlov, Kings Mountain High's homecoming queen 2011.
Photo by Kyra Turner
Photo by Amanda Turner
Amber Goings and Paul Pillado dancing the night away at the Kings Mountain High prom Saturday.
Jana Tindall and Matt Turner smile for the camera at the Patrick Senior Center fountain.
A Honor Roll: Abby McGirt, Tyler Smith, Zack Brooks, Manuel Corrillo, Avery Philbeck, Macey Deering, Carter Hurt. Row 2: Natalie Brown, Clinton Turner, Gabe Petty, Marlee Arnold, Maddox Brown, Alex Barrett, Bailey Payne, Ethan Harrell. Row 3: Natalie Anthony, Michelle Bedoya, Lauren Hullender, Karissa Smith, Ansley Habel, Abbie Brooks, Ally Welch, Jacob Cox, Rexen Venevongsoth. Row 4: Mrs. Blanton, Carmyn Mack, Tracy Stewart, Mary Robinson, Drake Morrow, Kaela Silaphet, Savanna Briggs, Abbie Harris.
Photo by Kyra Turner
(Left to right) Ayana Smith and Miranda Setzer smile and show off their prom dresses.
CC Dems to host Century Club fundraiser May 31 First Grade A Honor Roll: Julianna Williams, Vince Jenkins, Kolby Laughter, Deniah Young, Christina James, Alex Eaton, Payton Slycord. Row 2: Journie Gill, DeAisa Gates, Shyann Powell, Kalynn Littlejohn, Nyirah Petty, Amari Barnett, Holly Campbell, Cole Miller. Row 3: Mrs. Blanton, Taylor McSwain, Briana Dennis, Nicholas Spencer, Devin Powell, Dylan Towery, Keith St. Claire, Colby Carroll, John William Eagle.
Contributed Photos from North Elementary Principal’s Paw awards: Macey Deering, Chase Clark, Elliott Habel, Chance Habel. Row 2: Julianna Williams, Avery Philbeck, Jasmine Clark, Tajon McCoy. Row 3: Jacob Cox, Alec Stinnett, Kaela Silaphet, Madison Goddard, Keira Eaton, and Mrs. Blanton.
The Cleveland County Democratic Party will host its 2012 Century Club fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. on May 31 at Cleveland Country Club in Shelby. The keynote speaker will be John McDevitt, former Sheriff of Burke County and native of Cleveland County. McDevitt is Democratic candidate for the NC Senate 46 seat (now Burke and Cleveland counties) formerly held by Lt. Governor Walter Dalton. He grew up in Kings Mountain where he graduated from Kings Mountain High School in early 1970s and his father, Tom McDevitt, was the Kings Mountain Chief of Police. Also invited are Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton, US Senator Kay Hagan, native of Shelby, Governor Beverly Perdue, Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, Auditor Beth Wood, Superintendent
of Public Instruction June Atkinson, State Treasurer Janet Cowell, Attorney General Roy Cooper, and other NC legislators. Tickets are $75 and can be obtained through May 25 from Betsy Wells, chairwoman of the event, 704739-1545 or County Democratic Chairman David Lowman 704-4661077, and other officers Caroline Dedmon, First Vice Chair 704-484-2580; Curtis Pressley, Second vice-chair, 704-734-0109; Nick Carpenter, Third vicechair 704-466-1770, Pat Poston, secretary, 704-4877141 or Todd Hagans, county treasurer, 704-7394842 and precinct chairmen/chairwomen throughout the county. Wells said the event promises " a night of Democratic camaraderie, good music, and door prizes.
IN MEMORY & HONOR
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The faces of young people are mirrored on the Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall as crowds walked silently by at the KM walking track.
Memorial Day ■ LOOKING BACK services May 28 Memorial Moving Wall draws thousands of eyes
Kings Mountain area citizens will observe Memorial Day Monday, May 28, at 10 a.m. ceremonies in Veterans Park of Mountain Rest Cemetery. Mayor Rick Murphrey will lead the service which will include special music and the laying of a memorial wreath at the eternal flame in the cemetery. Graves in Veterans Park will be marked with miniature American flags. Over the past century, more than 35 million men and women answered the call to arms in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, Iraq, and countless unnamed military engagements. More than half a million of them never came home. Some died in battle, others in captivity; all died too soon. Recent military action in Afghanistan and Iraq has offered fresh reminders of the human reality of war: ordinary men and women leaving homes and families and all they know to risk their lives for an ideal of honor, or duty, or just to protect the soldier next to them. People of patriotism and goodwill may debate the merits of any given war, police action, or humanitarian mission. But there should be no debate about our debt to the hundreds of thousands of our citizens who have given the ultimate sacrifice of their lives heeding the nation’s call to service. Memorial Day is more than the start of summer. It is a chance to pause and remember the sacrifices — remember the gallantry and bravery — remember the fallen.
Editor's Note: This story appeared in The Herald on October 7, 2008, chronicling the Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall's special visit to the City of Kings Mountain. ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
For crowds walking silently by the thousands of names on the Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall the Vietnam War was very personal. The half-scale replica of the permanent Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. drew thousands of visitors and many volunteers as it
It’s poppy distribution time! Memorial Day weekend is poppy distribution time by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 155, and members will be in front of Food Lion on East King Street Thursday and Friday offering the little red paper flower in remembrance of veterans. All donations, which are tax deductible, are used for support of veterans at the four VA Medical Centers in the state and are also used locally for holiday projects for veterans who are residents of White Oak Manor. Myrtle Christenson is Poppy Day chairman and invites the public to participate. “Kings Mountain people are so generous and we appreciate your help in helping us do more for veterans,’’ she said. Bethany Dunn, 5th grader at Kings Mountain
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POPPY QUEEN - Bethany Dunn, 10, a fifth grader at Kings Mountain Intermediate School, named Little Miss Poppy by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 155, presents a memorial poppy to Mayor Rick Murphrey, above. Dunn is the daughter of Mary Beth Dunn and Tommy and Danielle Dunn, all of Kings Mountain, and niece of Myrtle Christenson, poppy chairman, looking on. Intermediate School, is Little Miss Poppy and presented Mayor Rick
Murphrey the first poppy as the fundraising drive began this week.
opened Thursday for a five day display at the Jake Early Sports Complex in Kings Mountain. Honoring past sacrifices and remembering those men and women serving now was expressed by speakers and in prayers offered before a background stage flanked by flags and a memorial wreath, which was laid at the wall by Commander Brigadier General Ernest D. Brockman Jr., 30th Engineer Brigade, Charlotte, and Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey. The names on the wall of fallen heroes included 21 from Cleveland County, including five from Kings Mountain; 64 from Gaston County; 11 from Lincoln County; 10 from Rutherford County; and 15 from Cherokee County, S.C. As the names were read by SFC Russell Thorington, Cleveland County; Sgt. Wesley Stills, Gaston County; SFC Rodney Karnes of Lincoln County; SFC William Mote of Rutherford County; and Sgt. Kris Elders of Cherokee County, S.C. the bell was tolled followed by the solemn playing of the bugler of “Taps” and the retirement of the colors. “What a great day to be a soldier and what a great day to be a veteran,’’ said Brockman, opening his remarks before many veterans and their families. It was obviously a day of poignant memories for families like five from Kings Mountain - Chris Brooks, the first local soldier to die in combat in Vietnam in July 1966;
Mike Graham, Dudley Hughes, Robert Larry Dellinger and Wayne Thomas, whose families will never forget their sacrifice. General Brockman said Vietnam veterans didn’t receive the welcome home that veterans from Iraq are receiving today. “People didn’t understand that the United States had a treaty with South Vietnam to protect them from the enemy, North Vietnam, and we kept our word,” he said, sadly recalling that most veterans of Vietnam were labeled incorrectly. The nation’s longest war ended in 1975 with the fall of Saigon, and 58,260 Americans gave their lives, with 1,300 more missing in action. “No event is more misremembered.” “This is hallowed ground and it means a lot to bring this traveling wall into towns like Kings Mountain where it is sponsored by the Kings Mountain Historical Museum in cooperation with the City of Kings Mountain,’’ he said. Larry Hamrick Sr., President of the Kings Mountain Historical Museum, gave the welcome, the Crest High School Junior ROTC posted the colors, the Crest High School Orchestra played the National Anthem before a fly over by the United States Air Force, Eagle Scout Jacob Bridges of Troop 93 led the pledge of allegiance and Rev. Dr. Jeff Hensley of Kings Mountain Baptist Church gave the invocation.
Mayor Murphrey read a proclamation from the City of Kings Mountain, prior to the wreath laying and music by the Crest High School orchestra. The concept and actual building of the Moving Wall was the idea of three Vietnam veterans from California and paid for by public donations.They wanted to share the power of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in the nation’s capital with people from all over the United States. Construction of the wall began in 1983 and was completed in 1984. Since then it has visited over 1,000 communities throughout the U. S. Commander Brockman said, “The creation of the Memorial was a giant step to give honor to those who served our country. Like the war, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was not without controversy. President Carter signed the legislation and the wall was dedicated Nov. 13, 1982. “It is awesome,’’ said Lois Gamble Blanton, who had visited the original memorial in Washington, D.C., and who volunteered at the Moving Wall. Museum President Larry Hamrick thanked the many volunteers who helped visitors find the names of loved ones and friends on the wall. Some families brought flowers and photographs, everyone was quiet and respectful. The Wall gives those who died and those comrades who live a proper thank you.
MAY WE NEVER FORGET This Memorial Day, remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom for our country. Whatever the price, we can always count on America’s forces to preserve freedom near and far.
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OF THOSE WHO SERVE
Alexander served with pride BY KYRA TURNER AND REG ALEXANDER During the last couple of years of his life, Charles Alexander spent a good bit of time wandering through the world of the Internet. One of his favorite searches was trying to track down details of the navy’s activities in World War II, and the men that he served with during that war. That short period of time seemed to be the anchor of his early life. Everything he talked about in his younger days was referenced as being during, before or after the war. I don’t know a lot of details about his everyday Navy life. I know he worked in communications with Morse code; he was a recruiter that explained the Navy to a number of young men and signed them up for their country and I know he delivered the mail to his friends on the ship. As far as I know, his tour of duty did not take him into direct conflict with the enemy, which was good for him, as he found being stateside dangerous enough for him! Alexanders’ dry wit helped him to cope with at least two incidents that landed him in the hospital during his Navy days. One resulted during the pressures of physical training under an over-zealous lieutenant running the men through their drills on the obstacle field. Alexander had told him that the men were getting worn out, but the officer pushed harder, pointing Alexander to a twenty-foot high rope climbing wall. Although Alexander said that he knew he could not make it, the officer prodded him in the behind with his baton to be sure he started. Alexander got half way up before fainting and falling to the ground unconscious.
As Alexander would tell it, the officer called for medics with a mix of panic and guilt and was hovering over him while they put him in the back of an ambulance. “He said ‘Charles! Charles! You’re going to be alright! Tell me what I can do for you Charles!’ I raised up my right hand and limply shook my wrist and said ‘where’s my grandfather’s watch?’ Well, about the end of the day, the lieutenant came by the hospital room and said, ‘Charles, I’m just so sorry… I had the men combing all over the grounds for almost two hours and I couldn’t find your grandfather’s watch.’ And I lifted up my left hand and said, ‘oh, here it is.’” Another incident happened while performing one of his routine duties, picking up the mail and bringing it back aboard the ship. On this particular morning, a fog had settled in very heavy around the base of the ship. Access to the ship was via a narrow plank from the dock to an entry way. As he was walking up the plank, the vibrating plank and lack of vision led to a misstep and he lost his balance. He fell down, bouncing the plank then rolling into the water, and the plank fell on top of his head, knocking him out. Fortunately, the combined splash was enough to alert sailors on deck who did a “man overboard!” call, and Alexander was rescued, waking up a day later in the hospital with a bit of amnesia. “I may have stretched out the amnesia a day or two more than necessary” he would say with a grin. “Or maybe not. I forget.” But one thing I remember about every time he mentioned his days in the Navy. He did it with pride. Like so many others in the military of that time, personal lives had to be put on
■ TIMELINE OF Since America united as one nation, this great country surrendered its bravest to liberate the oppressed and ensure freedom for its citizens and future generations. Battle lines were drawn and blood was spilled on U.S. soil and foreign lands. These were the sacrifices made in America’s wars. The 18th Century American Revolution Dates: 1775 - 1783 Where: Eastern seaboard of North America How It Ended: The Treaty of Paris was signed on Sept. 3, 1783 American Casualties: 4,435 (approx.) The 19th Century War of 1812 Dates: 1812 - 1815 Where: Canada, Eastern seaboard of the United States, Great Lakes and Lake Champlain How It Ended: The Treaty of Ghent was signed on Dec. 24, 1814. Un-
Alfred Dover II graduates a Marine Eighteen-year-old Alfred Wayne Dover II of Kings Mountain graduated 13 weeks of Marine Corps Basic Training on May 11 in Parris Island. After a short leave at home, he will go to Combat Training at Camp Geiger in Jacksonville, NC, where he will train in the field 29 days. From there, he will go to Fort Meade in Maryland to study journalism. Dover is a 2011 graduate of Kings Mountain High School.
KM Army sergeant promoted to 1st class Emily E. ColeySchroeder has been promoted to the rank of sergeant first class in the U.S. Army. Coley-Schroeder is a drill sergeant with E Battery, 1st Battalion, 19th Field Artillery, Fort Sill, Okla. She has served six years in the Charles and Ruby Alexander on their wedding day, April 10 1945. hold while the country battled. This was the type of sacrifice that often didn’t show up in photographs and war stories. Our family still treasures the old photo of my papa and “G” cutting their wedding cake, she in her wedding dress and he in his “dress blues”, a visual reminder that the most important of family days had to be altered to make room for the war. After the war Alexander and his wife had a son, Reg, and a daughter, Cindi. Alexander became the Postmaster at the Post Office in Kings Mountain, and was the last Postmaster to be appointed by a President.
No, Alexander wasn’t a major war hero. He worked the telegraph, so he helped in communications. He recruited others, so he helped to build the Navy’s muscle. He delivered mail to the mates, so he helped “keep the home fires burning” among those on the ship. He was just a regular sailor, doing the regular duties that helped to support the entire war effort. The grand military campaigns that won the battles were built on the foundational work of the regular guys out in the field doing their regular duties. They were all part of the victory… each and every one.
military. She is the daughter of Melody M. DeLuca of Sparrow Springs Road, Kings Mountain, and Robert D. Coley of Foy Road, Gastonia. She is a 2000 graduate of Hunter Huss High School.
The history of Memorial Day Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because it was a time set aside to honor the nation’s Civil War dead by decorating their graves. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former sailors and soldiers. On May 5, 1868, Logan declared in General Order No. 11 that: “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose
bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet churchyard in the land. In this observance no form of ceremony is prescribed, but posts and comrades will in their own way arrange such fitting services and testimonials of respect as circumstances may permit.” This 1868 celebration was inspired by local observances of the day in several towns throughout America that had taken place in the three years since the Civil War. In fact, several Northern and Southern cities claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day, including Columbus, Miss.; Macon, Ga.; Richmond, Va.; Boalsburg, Pa.; and Carbondale, Ill.
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aware of the treaty, Gen. Andrew Jackson engaged and crushed the British at New Orleans on January 8, 1815. American Casualties: 2,260 (approx.) Mexican War Dates: 1846 - 1848 Where: Mexico and southwestern United States, including modernday Texas, California and New Mexico How It Ended: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed on Feb. 2, 1848. American Casualties: 13,283 (approx.) Civil War Dates: 1861 - 1865 Where: Primarily in the Eastern half of the United States (east of the Mississippi River) How It Ended: Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at the small settlement of Appomattox Court House in southwestern Virginia on April 9, 1865. American Casualties: Union forces 646,512 and Confederate forces
133,821 (approx.) Spanish-American War Dates: April 25 - Aug. 12, 1898 Where: Mainly in the Spanish possessions of Cuba and the Philippines How It Ended: The Treaty of Paris was signed on Dec. 10, 1898. American Casualties: 2,446 (approx.) The 20th Century World War I Dates: 1914 - 1918 Where: The Atlantic Ocean and Europe How It Ended: Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919. American Casualties: 116,708 (approx.) World War II Dates: 1939 - 1945 Where: Europe, North Africa, Asia, Australia, and Pacific islands including Hawaii, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans How It Ended: Japan was the last Axis power to surrender on August
14, 1945, after the U.S. bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki American Casualties: 407,316 (approx.)
agreement was signed on April 9, 1991. American Casualties: 148 (approx.)
Korean War Dates: 1950 - 1953 Where: North and South Korea How It Ended: The war reached a stalemate in June 1951. An armistice was finally reached on July 27, 1953. American Casualties: 36,512 (approx.)
The 21st Century
Vietnam War Dates: 1954 - 1975 Where: Southeast Asia How It Ended: The U.S. withdrew after a ceasefire in 1973, the war ended in a North Vietnamese victory in 1975. American Casualties: 58,193 (approx.)
War on Terrorism Dates: Oct. 7, 2001 (War begins with U.S.-led Operation Enduring Freedom, in Afghanistan, after the terrorist attacks against the United States on Sept. 11, 2001. Approximately 3,000 civilians and members of the military died as a result of the attacks in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania.) - Conflict continues... Where: An effort to combat terrorism world-wide begins in Afghanistan. American Casualties in Afghanistan: 279 as of March 27, 2006
Persian Gulf War Dates: August 1990 - April 1991 Where: Iraq and Kuwait How It Ended: After a four-day ground war, an American-led coalition declared victory. A cease-fire
Iraq War Dates: March 19, 2003 - Conflict continues... Where: Iraq American Casualties: 2,406 as of May 3, 2006.
“For those who serve, and those who have served, we salute you!”
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The Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry received, from Rotarians, $640 for its Community Partner program - an initiative started by local fund raiser Roger Goins, who wanted to help the Ministry after a recent bout with health. The Ministry helps people ensnared in crisis situations with food, money for medicine, rent, and utilities, transportation to doctors offices and more. The Ministry's evangelical outreach efforts helped over 2,000 families last year. Two of the Rotarian donors are pictured with Crisis Ministry Director Iris Frady and Roger Goins. Left to right, Jerry Simmonds, Frady, Rotary President Myra McGinnis, Goins, and Suzanne Amos. To donate to the Crisis Ministry for the Community Partner program, send checks (MEMO to Community Partner) to the KM Crisis Ministry, 208 Cleveland Ave., Kings Mountain, NC 28086.
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McDaniel and Houston to wed in June Larry and Ann McDaniel of Kings Mountain announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly McDaniel, to Michael Anthony Houston, son of Hester Willis Houston of Shelby and the late Eugene Houston. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Hoyle and Lydia Putnam and the late Dennis and Dot McDaniel. She is a graduate of Kings Mountain High School and Appalachian State University with a
Bachelor of Science degree in Communications with minor in Psychology. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of the late Ben Sr. and Evie Willis and the late John and Athalee Houston. He is a graduate of Crest High School and attended Cleveland Community College and GardnerWebb University. The wedding will be an event of June 2, 2012 in Patterson Grove Baptist Church.
Bryson McDaniel, 10, and Stetson McDaniel, 7, stand in front of the Luigi-painted fire hydrant at the corner of Piedmont Avenue and Fairview Street. Luigi is the handiwork of their mother, Jada McDaniel, who loves to paint and her creativity is featured on numerous fire hydrants in town.
"Toad" is an interesting design on a hydrant in the 800 block of Piedmont Avenue. Mrs. McDaniel plans to paint at least 10 more hydrants in Kings Mountain. She wants anyone planning to paint a hydrant north of King Street and east of Battleground Avenue to call her at 704-739-0550.
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NC House Rep. Tim Moore, right, stands with presidential candidate Mitt Romney at a recent reception.
At the meeting of the Clubs of Rotary District 7680, held in Asheville this weekend, Brenda Lovelace was awarded the KM Club’s Distinguished Rotarian Award, in recognition of the hard work she has done in spearheading Rotary’s involvement in KM’s backpack project. This project helps to supply food for local students outside of school. Myra McGinnis, (r) is President of the KM club and is holding the Gold Level Club award earned by the KM club for this year in recognition of the work and level of organizational quality that the KM club has exhibited during this past year.
Louis Floyd reelected Commander of Post 155 Below: First is forensic portrait artist Kelly Pauley / public unveiling of the portrait of Revolutionary War, Kings Mountain Battle hero Col. Benjamin Cleveland. Standing with Marti Mongiello whose organization has commissioned the portraits of KM heroes.
Town & Country Garden Club Appearance Awards for May
The Town and Country Garden Club chose the law office of State Rep. Tim Moore as the recipient of its Business Appearance Award for May. Potted geraniums and U.S. and state flags grace the entrance to the law office at 305 E. King Street. A pedestal on the porch holds a large fern and white rockers offer seating. With the walkway lined with variegated liriope, the yard is filled with gladiolas, daylilies, nandinas, hostas, hydrangeas, rhododendron, and a large Japanese maple tree.
Wrestling pro and trainer “Mr. No. 1” George South has published his first memoir, which chronicles 50 years of his life in and outside of the ring. From his time with the “WOO”-some Ric Flair and other great legends to the training school he established in Charlotte to mold the next generation of wrestlers, South pays homage to the glory days of the sport he loves. His book, entitled “Dad You Don’t Work, You Wrestle” - a line his daughter once used - is available through Amazon and his website georgesouth.com A wrestling event to raise money for a local lady, who is battling cancer, will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at the Armory.
Young women from Kings Mountain and Cleveland County are eligible to participate in this year’s Miss Gastonia Scholarship Pageant and Miss Gastonia’s Outstanding Teen Pageant. The Miss Gastonia Scholarship Association will host a contestant orientation meeting on Thursday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gaston County Public Library, 1555 East Garrison Blvd., Gastonia. Potential contestants and their parents are invited to attend the meeting to learn more about the pageant program and entry requirements. For more information, call (704) 827-7277 or visit w w w. m i s s g a s t o n i a p a g eant.com
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Louis Floyd of Bessemer City has been reelected Commander of American Legion Post 155 of Kings Mountain. Other officers for 20122013 are Charles Sperry, First Vice-Commander; Daryl Putnam, Second Vice-
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Training partners finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Over The Mountain Triathlon (But they were beat in the water by a girl) EMILY WEAVER Editor
T h i r t y - s i x - y e a r- o l d Kenneth Svendsen of Charlotte (native of Norway) sped through the finish line Saturday, finishing first in his second time competing
in the Over the Mountain Triathlon. He cleared the line minutes ahead of second place champion Sebastian Binnemann - his training partner from Charlotte. But there for a bit it was neck-andneck. Thirty-year-old Binne-
mann, a native of Germany, was right behind Svendsen coming out of the water nearly a minute behind Charlotte's Jenny Leiser, 33. An excellent swimmer, Leiser held an early lead, but was soon passed by the boys on the 45K (nearly
28-mile) bicycle course through national parks, four counties and two states. Binnemenn was in the lead. And then Svendsen forged ahead, finishing the nearly 35-mile olympiclength course in 2:11:27 (hours : minutes : seconds).
His time was close to 30 seconds behind his second place finishing time in the OTM last year at 2:10:55. But he finished four minutes ahead of his closest competitor on Saturday. Binnemann crossed the finish in 2:15:23, ahead of another friend and training
partner Mike Selle, 43, of Charlotte (2:17:54). Leiser, who beat them all in the water, finished first among women in 2:31:22. Following her in second place was Lynne Ray, 42, of Charlotte at a See OTM, 3C
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Sebastian Binnemann, of Charlotte, enjoys water after finishing 2nd in the OTM triathlon.
Five athletes and from Kings Mountain marked achievements in Saturday's 13th annual Over the Mountain Triathlon. George Patterson, 49, finished in his best time yet in 2:58:04 (hours : minutes : seconds). Thirtythree-year-old Ty Toney finished in 3:20:26. This was Toney's first time competing in the OTM, but he said it won't be his last. The triathlon's youngest competitor of the day was 15-year-old Collin Foster who shaved a good 20 minutes off of his time last year (3:52:51), finishing in 3:29:00. This was his second year competing. "It's hard but I still like it," he said. See KM, 3C
George Patterson stands behind his daughter’s (Brooke Patterson’s) outstretched arm on which she wrote her Daddy’s best time, 2:58.
Mayor Rick Murphrey, left, congratulates the first finisher of the OTM triathlon, Kenneth Svendsen. AT RIGHT, Jenny Leiser crosses the finish line first among all women Saturday in the triathlon.
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Outstanding wrestlers honored at banquet
The Kings Mountain High wrestlers pictured above were recently named to the All-Big South 3A Conference team. Left to right, Austin Champion, Jacob Miller, Gary Bennett, Quincey Toms, Colby Bailey and Markel Hemphill. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
Post 155 season opens May 25 Kings Mountain American Legion baseball will get underway this weekend with games Friday and Saturday at Kings Mountain High’s Lancaster Field. Post 155 will host Lincoln County Friday and Union County Saturday in games that have been designated as “YMCA Night.” All YMCA baseball players wearing their uniform (spring jersey) will be admitted free with a paying adult. Games for the kids corn hole will be on site. Friday, June 1 will be BBQ Night. Fans who buy a
Kings Mountain High’s outstanding wrestlers for 2011-12 were honored at a recent banquet. Left to right are Markel Hemphill, most outstanding wrestler; Quincey Toms, coaches award; and Colby Bailey, most improved.
Four Lady Mountaineers make All-Big South team
BBQ plate for $10 will be admitted free. THE SCHEDULE MAY: 25 - Lincoln County; 26 - Union County; 27 - at Mint Hill. JUNE: 1 - Charlotte; 2 - at Huntersville; 3 - Gastonia; 6 at Gaston Braves; 15 - Gaston Braves; 16 - at Lincoln Co.; 17 - at Union County; 19 - Mint Hill; 22 - at Charlotte; 23 - Huntersville; 24 - at Gastonia. *All games 7 p.m.
Fundraiser to feature $500 shopping spree Want to win a $500 shopping spree at Food Lion? American Legion Post Commander Louis Floyd says Post 155 will sponsor a fund raiser in cooperation with Food Lion on E. King St.. “We’re asking people to buy a $2 ticket donation to this project and the grand prize to be given away July 4th at the community fireworks display will be a $500 shopping spree from Food Lion,” says Floyd.
Legionnaires have tickets and they are available at several locations in town. “Our baseball team needs funds and we have set the ticket price at a low donation price and want to sell 5,000 tickets,” said Floyd. Floyd added, “We appreciate so much the generosity of Kings Mountain people and we want to continue projects in the community that have meant so much to us and the Kings Mountain community over the years.”
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taineers try to improve on their third place finish. Childers, a junior, batted .289 in the conference and had an on-base percentage of .386 and a slugging percentage of .342. She had 10 runs batted in and two doubles. She had a fielding percentage of .871. She compiled a conference record of 5-4 and a 2.92 ERA. She struck out 58
batters. Goins, a junior, was an All-Conference catcher for the second year in a row. She hit .429 in the conference and had an on-base percentage of .455 and a slugging percentage of .452. She had 10 runs batted in and did not commit an error. Short, a sophomore, hit .391 in the conference and
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OTM: Over the Mountain Triathalon brought people from all over to KM From page C1 time of 2:40:23 and Kathy Rink, 46, of Davidson in third with 2:45:28. Svendsen said he had to come back to compete because he was "so impressed" with the triathlon last year. Husband and father of a four-week-old son, he said, seeing the mayor waiting to give high-fives at the finish line and local support makes this race a special one. He also enjoyed the post-race food. Aside from the challenges of the course, Svendsen said it was a lot of fun. It's just like being a kid, he added, "swimming, biking and running are all things you do as a kid." Svendsen, a former All-American Cross
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Country runner, said that his strengths on the course lie in running and cycling. Binneman said that he felt balanced in all three challenges. Saturday was Leiser's first time competing in the OTM. "The swim was great. I enjoyed it," she said, adding that she found the bike course "challenging", but "beautiful going through the national park". "This is a great course," Leiser said. "I'll definitely come back and do it again." For more results, visit setupevents.com, click on the Inside-Out Sports North Carolina Triathlon Series tab and choose Over the Mountain Triathlon from the pull-down menu on the page.
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A member of the Vanilla Thunder relay team crosses the finish line in a bright “ten gallon” hat Saturday. The Set-Up events announcer joked that a guy with an even bigger hat had already beat him to the finish line.
KM native Wendy Neisler competed in the OTM for her first time this Saturday. She finished strong in 3:31:01.
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12 SP 130 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE, North Carolina, Cleveland County Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Reginald Clayton Wilson dated July 3, 2007 to David Mark Hullender, Trustee for Lendmark Financial Services, Inc., recorded in Book 1526, Page 337, Cleveland County Registry; default having been made in payment of the indebtedness thereby secured; and the necessary findings to permit foreclosure having been made by the Clerk of Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina; the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the property conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and being in the County of Cleveland and State of North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Being located in Number Three (3) Township on the Northwestern side of Ellis Ferry Road (Secondary Road 1138) and bounded on the North, East and West by the property of John F. Ballenger's 11 acre tract as described in Deed Book 1042 at Page 140 of the Cleveland County Registry and being described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a spike located in the center of Ellis Ferry Road, South 51-52-06 West 130.69 feet from a railroad spike set located in the center of Ellis Ferry Road, said spike being also located in the Northeastern cor-
ner of the original 12 acre tract of Joe C. Wilson as described in Deed Book 16 - X at Page 720 and Deed Book 16 - X at Page 723, and running thence from the beginning spike along the approximate center of Ellis Ferry Road, South 51-52-06 West 201.90 feet to railroad spike set in the center of said road; running thence South 5504-04 West 116.16 feet to a railroad spike set in the center of said road; running thence South 56-26-32 West 46.27 feet to a point located in the center of Ellis Ferry Road; thence leaving the center of said Ellis Ferry Road and running in a new line across the Joe C. Wilson property as described in the aforesaid Deeds, North 38-3956 West 291.59 feet to an iron set; thence running in another new line North 79-29-12 East 364.21 feet to an iron set; thence continuing in another new line, South 56-27-06 East 140.01 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and containing 1.65 acres, more or less, as will be shown on Plat prepared by Keith F. Lackey, on September 22, 1988, entitled "Survey for John F. Ballenger and Joe C. Wilson". The above described 1.65 acre tract is the remaining portion of the Joe C. Wilson property described in Deed Book 16-X at page 720 and Deed Book 16-X at Page 723 of the Cleveland County Registry. Property Address: 1308 Ellis Ferry Rd., Shelby, NC 28152 Date of Sale: May 31, 2012 at 10:30AM Location of Sale: Cleveland County Courthouse Record Owner(s): Reginald Clayton Wilson TERMS OF THE SALE: (1) This sale will be made subject to: (a) all prior liens, encumbrances, easements, right-of-ways, restrictive covenants or other restrictions of record affecting the property; (b) property taxes and assessments for the year in which the sale occurs, as well as any prior years; (c) federal tax liens with respect to which proper notice was not given to the Internal Revenue Service; and (d) federal tax liens to which proper notice was given to the Internal Revenue Service and to which the right of redemption applies. (2) The property is being sold "as is". Neither the beneficiary of the deed of trust, nor the undersigned Substitute Trustee, makes any warranties or representations concerning the property, including but not limited to, the physical or environmental condition of the property. Further, the undersigned Substitute Trustee makes no title warranties with respect to the title to the property. (3) The highest bidder will be responsible for the payment of revenue stamps payable to the Register of Deeds and any final court and/or auditing fees payable to the Clerk of Superior Court which are assessed on the high bid resulting from this foreclosure sale. (4) At the time of the sale, the highest bidder will be re-
quired to make a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or $750.00, whichever is greater, with the remaining balance of the bid amount to be paid on the day following the expiration of the applicable ten (10) day upset bid period. (5) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. (6) An order for possession of the property being sold may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession, by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold. SMITH DEBNAM NARRON DRAKE SAINTSING & MYERS, L.L.P. Lauren V. Reeves, Attorney for Jeff D. Rogers, Substitute Trustee P. O. Box 26268 Raleigh, NC 27611-6268 (919) 250-2000 File No. JWT M2227119, 947132 KMH3442 (5/23 & , 05/30/2012) 12 SP 158 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE, North Carolina, Cleveland County Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Gina L. Merritt f/k/a Gina M. Dockery dated May 3, 2002 to BB&T Collateral Service Corporation, Trustee for Branch Banking and Trust Company, recorded in Book 1331, Page 1852, Cleveland County Registry; default having been made in payment of the indebtedness thereby secured; and the necessary findings to permit foreclosure having been made by the Clerk of Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina; the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the property conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and being in the County of Cleveland and State of North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Being located in the Southwestern section of the City of Shelby, North Carolina and being Lots 97 through 102 inclusive of the C.S. Thompson property as shown by a plat of same recorded in Book of Plats 1 at Page 81, of the Cleveland County Registry, lying on the South side of Oak Street, and being described by metes and bounds as follows: Beginning at an existing iron pin on the South edge of the right of way of West Oak Street, Northwest corner of the McMurry property as shown in Deed Book 16-T, Page 336, Cleveland County Registry; thence along the South edge of the right of way of said street, South 87-0230 East 151.98 feet
to an existing iron pin, corner of Gheen; thence with Gheen's line South 03-04-06 West 149.73 feet to a fence post; thence North 86-58-24 West 152.10 feet to the point of beginning, containing .52 acres, more or less, according to a survey by T. Scott Bankhead, R.L.S., dated April 24, 1991. Being that parcel of land conveyed to Gina M. Dockery (legally separated) from Barbara Raynor (single) by that deed dated 04/29/1991 and r e c o r d e d 04/30/1991 in Deed Book 1097, at Page 1625 of the Cleveland County, NC Public Registry. Property Address: 1003 N. Oak Street, Shelby, NC 28150 Date of Sale: May 31, 2012 at 10:30AM Location of Sale: Cleveland County Courthouse Record Owner(s): Gina L. Merritt f/k/a Gina M. Dockery TERMS OF THE SALE: (1) This sale will be made subject to: (a) all prior liens, encumbrances, easements, right-of-ways, restrictive covenants or other restrictions of record affecting the property; (b) property taxes and assessments for the year in which the sale occurs, as well as any prior years; (c) federal tax liens with respect to which proper notice was not given to the Internal Revenue Service; and (d) federal tax liens to which proper notice was given to the Internal Revenue Service and to which the right of redemption applies. (2) The property is being sold "as is". Neither the beneficiary of the deed of trust, nor the undersigned Substitute Trustee, makes any warranties or representations concerning the property, including but not limited to, the physical or environmental condition of the property. Further, the undersigned Substitute Trustee makes no title warranties with respect to the title to the property. (3) The highest bidder will be responsible for the payment of revenue stamps payable to the Register of Deeds and any final court and/or auditing fees payable to the Clerk of Superior Court which are assessed on the high bid resulting from this foreclosure sale. (4) At the time of the sale, the highest bidder will be required to make a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or $750.00, whichever is greater, with the remaining balance of the bid amount to be paid on the day following the expiration of the applicable ten (10) day upset bid period. (5) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. (6) An order for possession of the property being sold may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the pur-
chaser and against the party or parties in possession, by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold. SMITH DEBNAM NARRON DRAKE SAINTSING & MYERS, L.L.P. Lauren V. Reeves, Attorney for Jeff D. Rogers, Substitute Trustee P. O. Box 26268 Raleigh, NC 27611-6268 (919) 250-2000 File No. JWT 97394808, 947135 KMH3443 (5/23 & 5/30/2012) 12 SP 182 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE, North Carolina, Cleveland County Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Southern Pride Farm and Garden and Thomas E. Sperling and Sandra G. Sperling and Thomas W. Hamrick dated February 5, 2007 to BB&T Collateral Service Corporation, Trustee for Branch Banking and Trust Company, recorded in Book 1548, Page 1932, Cleveland County Registry; default having been made in payment of the indebtedness thereby secured; and the necessary findings to permit foreclosure having been made by the Clerk of Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina; the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the property conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and being in the County of Cleveland and State of North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Being shown as Parcel Number 1 on plat made by Ronnie Dedmon dated September 4, 1969, of the 173.86 acre tract of the Hamrick Property and being described by metes and bounds as follows: Beginning at a stake at a point where the center of State Road 1146, if projected, would intersect Highway 150, and running thence down the center of State Road
1146, South 19-32 East 925 feet to a stake, a new corner, being a corner of Lot 2, thence a new line, North 67-34 East 420.75 feet to a stake, a new corner between Lots 2 and 10, thence with the line of Lot 10, North 19-32 West 1050 feet to a stake, a new division corner, thence South 73-38 West 298.79 feet to a stake in the center of Highway 150, a new division corner, thence with the State Highway 150, South 17-17 West 203.36 feet to the place of beginning. Further described as all of Tract 1, consisting of approximately 10 acres, as described in deed of record in Book 1452, at Page 1826 of the Cleveland County Registry. Tax Parcel Number 2423 Property Address: 9.17 acres on Gaffney Road, Shelby, NC 28152 Date of Sale: May 31, 2012 at 10:30AM Location of Sale: Cleveland County Courthouse Record Owner(s): Mary Virginia Hamrick, Trustee of the Thomas W. Hamrick Family Trust Agreement Dated December 2, 2010 TERMS OF THE SALE: (1) This sale will be made subject to: (a) all prior liens, encumbrances, easements, right-of-ways, restrictive covenants or other restrictions of record affecting the property; (b) property taxes and assessments for the year in which the sale occurs, as well as any prior years; (c) federal tax liens with respect to which proper notice was not given to the Internal Revenue Service; and (d) federal tax liens to which proper notice was given to the Internal Revenue Service and to which the right of redemption applies. (2) The property is being sold "as is". Neither the beneficiary of the deed of trust, nor the undersigned Substitute Trustee, makes any warranties or representations concerning the property, including but not limited to, the physical or environmental condition of the property. Further, the undersigned
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Government 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 East Marion Street, Shelby. Cleveland County Sheriff’s Satellite Office opens – Meet Sheriff Alan Norman and share concerns every third Thursday in the month from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Kings Mountain City Hall.
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Kings Mountain Rotary Club - Every Thursday, noon, at the Kings Mountain 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. Shutter Light Group – (Photography club) meets every third Tuesday of each month at the KM Art Center (Old Depot), 301 N. Piedmont Ave. Social time is at 6:30 p.m. and the program is at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome. Kings Mountain Woman’s Club – Meets the 4th Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain’s Woman’s Club, East Mountain Street. Executive Board for Kings Mountain’s Woman’s Club – Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain’s Woman’s Club, East Mountain Street. Military Support Group – Meets every fourth Thursday of every month at Central United Methodist Church. 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. Shelby Kiwanis Club – meets every first and third Thursday of the month, noon, at the Cleveland Country Club. Open to men and women 18 and older. Contact Martha Bivins at 704-484-0100. KM Kiwanis Club – Meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for dinner in the Community Room (lower level) at the Mauney Memorial Library, South Piedmont Ave. Community Trustee Council Meetings for 2012: Thursday, May 31, 5 p.m. at Kings Mountain Hospital Thursday, Aug. 2, 5 p.m. at Cleveland Regional Medical Center Thursday, Oct. 4, 5 p.m. at Kings Mountain Hospital Thursday, Dec. 20, 5 p.m. at Cleveland Regional Medical Center
Hospice Reflections – The grief sharing group meetings are Mondays: June 4, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Tuesdays: June19, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 5:30 – 7 p.m. at Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building. No cost and open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Please RSVP to 704-487-4677 ext. 166 if you plan to attend. Cuts 4 Hospice Cut-A-Thon – Friday, June 8, noon – 6 p.m. at Trendsetters, 1632 South DeKalb St., Shelby. Haircuts available In Honor Of or In Memory Of your loved one. Call for an appointment or walk-ins welcome. All proceeds and donations benefit Hospice Cleveland County. For more information, please contact Shelia Bradley at 704482-8626. Memory Bear Workshop – Thursday, July 12, 9 a.m. – noon or 4 – 7 p.m. at Kings Mountain Hospice House, 321 Kings Mountain Blvd. Participants will have the opportunity to make a teddy bear out of a loved one’s shirt or other article of clothing. Children are welcome if accompanied by an
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Education Cleveland County Schools Calendar May 24 at 6 p.m.: Retirees’ Dinner at Aldersgate UM Church May 25 at 10:15 a.m.: North Shelby School Graduation June 6 at 7 p.m.: Shelby High Graduation at GWU Porter Arena June 7 at 7 p.m.: Burns High Graduation at GWU Porter Arena June 8 at 10:30 a.m.: Turning Point Graduation in post Road Auditorium June 8 at 7 p.m.: Crest High Graduation at GWU Porter Arena June 8 at 7 p.m.: Kings Mountain Graduation at KM High
Memorial Day Service May 28 • 10 a.m. Veterans Park Mountain Rest Cemetery
Arts & Entertainment Charlotte Shakespeare Festival – May 31Aug. 26, at the Green Uptown, Charlotte, 704-625-1288, www.charlottespeare.com . Free admission.
Arts Council Events The following are upcoming classes at the Cleveland County Arts Council, 111 S. Washington Street, Shelby. Contact 704-4842787 to register for classes. “Setting up your own online ETSY shop” – Tuesday, May 29, 6 – 8:30 p.m. Ron Philbeck will be the instructor of this class and it costs $70. Supplies to bring are paper and pen. The minimum for the class is four people and the maximum is 10. “Let’s Make a Face!” – Thursday, May 31, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Hal Dedmond will be the instructor and it will cost $35. Wear old clothes and bring a small towel. The minimum for the class is four and the maximum is eight. Annual “Cleveland County Artist Competition” - Exhibit: Through June 14, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; A rich and varied showcase of the talent that lies in Cleveland County is seen in this exhibit. Local artists not only have the opportunity to display their work but also compete for awards totaling $2,050 in this prestigious competition. Cleveland County Arts Council, 704-4842787, 111 S. Washington Street, Shelby, www.ccartscouncil.org Cleveland County Arts Council Summer Art Camp for kids pre-school to 8th grade: June 18 – 22 - “Art with the Experts”, Ellen McCraw, (Springmore Elementary). The cost is $55. Join us as we explore the different ways famous artists created their works. With a little help from the pros, like Van Gogh and Matisse, we’ll use different types of media – clay, paint, printmaking, and recycled items to make our own “masterpieces.” This is for rising 1st – 8th graders. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. or 1 – 3 p.m. It is limited to 18 students. June 18 – 22 - “Guard the Trees”, Cindy Robbs, (CCAC). The cost is $55.“UNLESS
someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” - The Lorax. This week we will learn how to make art out of recycled items. We will make robots, creatures, and other things while we learn to recycle at the same time! Start your collection now of tissue paper rolls, cereal boxes, plastic bottles, etc. to bring with you to camp. This is for rising 1st – 8th graders. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. or 1 – 3 p.m. It is limited to 18 students. “Earth and Fire” – Saturday, June 23, 7 – 9 p.m. This event is the second annual pottery fest at . There will be refreshments and live entertainment. Pottery will be sold on a cash and carry basis. Remaining pottery will be on exhibit and available for sale through July 27. For more information contact Bernice Chappel at 704-739-5723 or email at sublady@carolina.rr.com.
Library Events All events, unless other wise listed will be at the Mauney Memorial Library, 100 South Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain. Preschool Storytime – Tuesdays, 10 a.m., 3-5 years old, and Thursdays, 10 a.m., 2 years and under, at Mauney Memorial Library, in the Community Room. Call 704739-2371 and choose option 2 for more information.
Special Events Kings Mountain Historical Museum exhibit, In Full Bloom: Gardening and Agriculture in Kings Mountain - through June 2. The museum is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please contact the Kings Mountain Historical Museum at 704.739.1019 for more information, 100 E. Mountain Street. State Employees Credit Union Bake Sale
– Friday, May 25, at 1729 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby. Proceeds and donations to benefit Hospice Cleveland County. Cleveland County Veterans Council Memorial Day Service – May 27, 2 p.m. at Court Square in Shelby. This event is in recognition of all veterans and POW’s. In the event of rain, the service will be held at Mausoleum Chapel. Memorial Day Service – May 28, 10 a.m. at Veterans Park Mountain Rest Cemetery. This event is sponsored by the city of Kings Mountain. In the event of rain, the service will be held at Kings Mountain City Hall. Family Gardening Fun Night – Thursday, May 31 at 6 p.m. by Julie Flowers (Area Consumer Horticulture Agent, Gaston and Cleveland Counties). Have your children begin the planting process outside at the museum, while you learn the proper techniques to use in your garden. Advance registration is requested with this program due to space limitations. For more information please call the Kings Mountain Historical Museum at 704.739.1019 or visit us online at www.kingsmountianmuseum.org, facebook, or twitter. Girls on the Run – Girls on the Run of Cleveland County, a registered 501©3 nonprofit organization, will host their first celebration. The June Bug Jam 5K event is being held on June 2 at the Dover Foundation YMCA. To learn more about exciting sponsor opportunities, contact lori.paterno@girlsontherun.org. Zumba Fitness class – Every first and third Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. at East Gold St. Wesleyan Church Family Life Center, 701 East Gold Street, KM. It is $2 per session and the class will be taught by a certified Zumba instructor. Call Renee at 704964-7235 for more information.
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MSRP: $20,530 TWO AT THIS PRICE
2012 KC 4x4 SV
Frontier
2012 Rogue S AWD
Vin#N426170 Model#31412
$
Vin#N398218 Model#22112
229
$
P Month Per L Lease 39 Months 12,000 miles/yr lease at $229mnt $2499 down OR trade equity plus $595 Acq Fee, tax, tag, dealer doc, 1st payment. OAC
MSRP: $27,630 TWO AT THIS PRICE
239 MSRP: $24,240
P Per Month L Lease Offer Expires 5-31-12 O 39 Months 12,000 miles/yr lease at $239mnt $2999 down OR trade equity plus $595 Acq Fee, tax, tag, dealer doc, 1st payment, must qualify for $500 College Grad Rebate. OAC
TWO AT THIS PRICE
Offer Expires 5-31-12
Home of Thee LIFETIME WARRANTY Y
Unlimited Miles. Unlimited TIME..
QUALITY PRE-OWNED VEHICLES ARE CLOSER THAN YOU THINK!
2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE • AUTO • CLEAN • LOW MILES
ONLY
8,488
$
2001 HONDA ACCORD • LOW MILES • 1 OWNER • CLEAN • LEATHER • ROOF • ALLOY WHEELS • EX-L MODEL
ONLY
9,499
$
2006 FORD MUSTANG • AUTO • LEATHER • PWR SEAT
ONLY
10,568
$
2008 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT • AUTO • GAS $AVER
ONLY
11,988
$
2008 DODGE NITRO • AUTO • LIKE NEW • SPORTY
ONLY
14,988
$
WOW
!
• AUTO • 17K MILES
ONLY
14,988
$
2006 NISSAN XTERRA 2011 VW JETTA SE • AUTO • 47K MILES • SUPER NICE
ONLY
14,988
$
BUMPER-TO-BUMPER WARRANTY
BUMPER-TO-BUMPER WARRANTY
2011 NISSAN SENTRA
2012 FORD FOCUS
• AUTO • 6 SPEED • HWY 34 MPG
ONLY
15,988
$
• 8K MILES • AUTO • LIKE NEW
$
ONLY
16,988
2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SE • AUTO • LIKE NEW! • Manufacturer Warranty
ONLY
15,988
$
• LOW MILES • 1 OWNER • GREAT MPG’S
ONLY
17,988
$
2008 NISSAN ROGUE SL • ROOF • NAV • RIMS • LOW MILES
$
ONLY
18,988
$
ONLY
15,988
2010 KIA SOUL • AUTO • SUNROOF • WHEELS
ONLY
15,988
$
BUMPER-TO-BUMPER WARRANTY
2009 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN • 22K MILES • GAS SAVER • FUN DRIVE
ONLY
17,988
$
BUMPER-TO-BUMPER WARRANTY
2011 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
2007 NISSAN XTERRA • LIKE NEW • ONLY 39K MILES
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA • CLEAN • AUTO • A/C
ONLY
18,988
$
2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT • AUTO • RIMS/SPOILER • 17K MILES
$
ONLY
17,988
2009 200 2 20 00 NISSAN TITAN • 10K MILES • CLEAN TRUCK
ONLY
17,988
$
BUMPER-TO-BUMPER WARRANTY
2012 DODGE CHARGER SE
2010 NISSAN ALTIMA • COUPE • LOW MILES • LIKE NEW
16753
TAX, TITLE, LICENSE AND DEALER DOC FEE EXTRA WITH CREDIT APPROVAL. PHOTOS FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY.
ONLY
18,988
$
• PS • BLUETOOTH
ONLY
22,304
$
COX RD.
I-85
2755 E. Franklin Blvd. • GASTONIA, N.C. 28054 Telephone 888-449-1055 www.MyGastoniaNissan.com
www.MyGastoniaNissan.com
FRANKLIN BLVD.
FRANKLIN SQUARE
2011 NISSAN VERSA