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A contest developed this week for the Ward 3 and AtLarge seats open in November on the Kings Mountain City Council. Filing with the Board of Elections this week were Jerry Mullinax, who lost his seat to the incumbent Tommy Hawkins in 2009 and Curtis Pressley, who ran second in a tight, six-man
race two years ago for the first At-large seat open on the board. Pressley is challenging the incumbent Dean Spears. Mullinax, 73, who served a total of 10 years on the board – all two-year terms, is running for a four year term from Ward 3, and pledged to represent all the citizens. “We need to cut spending and in bad economy times See CHALLENGE, 5A
Kings Mountain’s Beach Blast celebration will heat up Patriots Park downtown on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. Beach Blast, the community’s 2013 summer festival, is water, sand, music and fun for the whole family and City of Kings Mountain Events Director Ellis Noell promises that the 14 the annual 12 hours on the “Grand Strand’ will be the best ever. There will be keen competition with the ever-favorite Teenie Weenie Bikini contest for boys and girls in two age categories for children, 6 years and under. Prizes will be awarded by the judges for the most beach-like outfit. Free registration will begin at 10 a.m. at Patriots Park at the corner of Railroad Avenue and Gold Street and continue until 11:45 a.m. The competition begins at noon with the awards to be presented after the contest. Erica Carpenter, Miss Teen Cleveland County, will help present the See BEACH BLAST, 7A
Watermelon eating contests and much more will be featured at Saturday’s 14th annual Beach Blast at Patriots Park in downtown Kings Mountain. KMH file photo
Athlete’s new home taking shape DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
Four-year-old Lucy McDaniel tries a bite of Cheerwine ice cream, made by Linda Carpenter competing in the 2012 Ice Cream Crank-off. KMH file photo
2nd annual Ice Cream Crank-off Saturday Remember the fun of creating homemade ice cream recipes? Here’s your chance to share that favorite concoction during BeachBlast 2013 this Saturday at Patriots Park, and compete for prizes from local businesses. Enter any or all of the categories: vanilla, chocolate, fruit, nuts, gourmet, or You Made What! and bring 2 gallons of ice cream in ice to the tent by the gazebo from 11– noon Saturday morning. There will be room for a cardsize table and 2 chairs for each entrant. Tasting cups and spoons will be provided. Entry fee is $5 per flavor.
Please complete and bring the entry form in today’s paper. Public tasting and judging will begin at noon. A $5 donation entitles you to a scoop of each flavor and the right to vote for your favorite! Winners will be announced at 2 p.m. Prizes this year are donated by Oak Grove Auto Sales, 238 Cherokee Street, Hometown Hardware, Steve Baker-New York Life, Kings Mountain YMCA, Subway, and Swooger’s. The contest is sponsored by the Green Banana Project, to benefit the Rotary BackPack Project and Relay for Life.
Playground to close for maintenance The city’s playground at the Family YMCA on Cleveland Avenue will be closed for annual maintenance beginning July 22 at 6:30 a.m.
City crews will be pressure washing, re-sealing the wood surfaces, and repairing and/or replacing the fall protection surface. City officials ask that the public be patient while crews from the Public Works Department work to keep the playground safe and usable for the future. The playground will be closed from July 22-Aug. 2.
Something that was no more than a dream three years ago is now close to becoming a reality, thanks to an ambitious fundraising drive that has pulled in nearly a million dollars to build a new athletic field house at Kings Mountain High School. The finished product, which is set to be completed by October and November, will be a 12,600 square foot state of the art training facility, complete with kitchen, locker rooms, male and female training rooms, trophy room, film room, laundry rooms, private showers, and
Despite the wet weather subcontractors can be found hard at work on the new KMHS field house. The fieldhouse is set to be completed in the fall of 2013. photo by DAVE BLANTON
offices for the school’s ath-
letic director, coaches and
See FIELD HOUSE, 7A
Real to Reel starts Persistent rain grinds some rolling July 24 Lights, cameras, action! The Cleveland County Arts Council will present the 14th annual Real to Reel International Film Festival, a unique festival celebrating the art of film, next Wednesday, July 24, at 7 p.m. at Joy Theatre. This year’s festival is cosponsored by Kings Mountain Little Theatre, and The Historic Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority. Arts Council Director Shearra Miller said the Real to Reel Film & Video Festival’s mission is to offer a forum for independent film, video, and multimedia artists to showcase their talents and garner award winning name recognition. Films of all genres from all over the U.S. as well as Germany, New Zealand, Iceland, Canada, Belgium, Australia, Luxembourg, Brazil, Spain, have
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poured into Cleveland County and now is the time to see them! The screenings will take place in the newly renovated Joy Performance Center, 202 S. Railroad Ave. in Kings Mountain, July 24-27. Advance tickets, $8 per session or a Festival pass for $30 may be purchased at the Arts Center, 111 S. Washington St., Shelby or online at www.realtoreelfest.com. Tickets prices at the door are $10 per session or a Festival pass for $35, children ages 12 and under are admitted free. The screenings will begin at 7:00 pm See REAL TO REEL, 5A
Golfers can’t golf. Builders can’t build. And no one can manage to stay dry for very long as the Kings Mountain area and much of the lower Piedmont is seeing one of rainiest summers in memory. “You’re not able to do as much work when it rains like this,� said Chris Greene, owner of Greene’s Landscape Supply in Gastonia. “A lot of my guys are short time – they’re not getting much hours.� From the grassy links to the slippery streets, daily life has been altered by record rainfall that pelts the region daily, sometimes up to three soaking showers a day. “You have to walk around in people’s yard in the mud,� said Kurston Lat-
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timore, who delivers pizza for Papa John’s. “It’s dangerous. It can get so rainy you can’t see the road.� “One time when it was raining I fell – I saved the pizza though – but I fell pretty hard,� said Lattimore, who says she puts about 70 miles a shift on her 1998 Camry. “From my feet to my knees I was covered in mud. Only got a $1 tip.� Still, the wet weather is good news for some folks. For organic grass-fed cattle farmer Shelley Proffitt Eagan, the surplus rainfall means that her stock is getting more grass. “As long as we’re not flooding, we’re good as far as the cattlemen are concerned,� said Eagan, who along with her father runs Profitt Family Farms in See RAIN, 5A
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■OBITUARIES Jo Hullender Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister DALLAS – Jo Hager Hullender, 83, of Dallas, formerly of Kings Mountain, passed a w a y Thursd a y , July 11, 2013 at C a r omont R e gional Medical Center. She was born July 15, 1929 in Gaston County, daughter of Clyde Abel Hager and Mattie Spencer Hager. Mrs. Hullender was a member of First Wesleyan Church of Kings Mountain. She was employed with Wix Filters for over 46 years. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Digby and his staff for their care of Mrs. Hullender. A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2013 at First Wesleyan Church of Kings Mountain, 505 N. Piedmont ave., officiated by Pastor
Robert A. Calcutt GROVER – Robert Allen Calcutt, 51 of Watterson Road, died Monday, July 8, 2013 at Hospice Wendover in Shelby. The funeral service will be private. Nathan Andrew Lane SHELBY- Nathan Andrew Lane, 36, died Saturday, July 13, 2013. The funeral service was conducted Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel. The family received friends Monday, July 15, 2013 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. A private burial was held. Alice Virginia Lemons ELLENBORO – Alice Virginia Lemons, 90 of Arbian Drive, died Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. The funeral service was conducted Friday, July 12, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel in Shelby, interment following in Mt. Olivet Baptist Church cemetery in
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Don Williams. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain. Mrs. Hullender is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Doug Hullender of the home; daughters Sandra Hullender Mullinax and spouse Bill of Kings Mountain and Jean Hullender Robinson and spouse, Tom of Gastonia; brother Bob Hager and spouse, Betty, Bessemer City; sister, Betty Hager Shull, Bessemer City; grandchildren: Dustin Mullinax, Jaime Smith and spouse, Michael; Meredith Hager and spouse, Dee, and Matt Robinson; and greatgrandchildren, Skylar Ryne, Gracie and Will. A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia, 704-8675521
Greene Funeral Service Hopewell. The family received friends Thursday, July 11, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Dwight Oliver BOSTIC – Dwight Oliver, 75, 149 Fair Haven Drive, died July Tuesday, 9, 2013 at Fair Haven Home. The funeral service was conducted Thursday, July 11, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel in Shelby. Burial was in Patterson Springs Church Cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Caroline P. Williams GROVER – Caroline P. Williams, 62, 105 Doby Court, died Thursday, July 4, 2013 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. The memorial service was held Thursday, July 11, 2013 at 6 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel in Shelby. The family received friends one hour prior to the service.
Blood bank needs help The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas announced today that there is a regional blood shortage and is calling on the public to donate blood as soon as possible. “Summer is a particularly difficult time for all blood
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centers because supply drops and demand often goes up,� said Martin Grable, president and CEO of the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. “Our local community is nearing a critical level and we urge all eligible donors to donate blood today.� Anyone 16 and older who weighs at least 120 pounds is encouraged to donate at one of the five CBCC centers located in Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, Hickory and Monroe or at one of CBCC’s many mobile blood drives, which can be found at www.carolinadonor.org. For more information or to make an appointment, call 704972-4700.
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ARRESTS JULY 8: DeCarlos Anthony White, 39, 1040 Barnett Dr., violation of domestic protection ordinance, assault on female, domestic criminal trespassing, no bond. JULY 11: Daa Yeawoloko Flomo, 36, Greensboro, failure to appear, $5,000 bond, secured. JULY 11: Demetrie Arkevius Turner, 20, 125 McGinnis St., obtaining property by false pretense, dog restraint violation, $8,000 bond, secured. JULY 12: Warren Christopher James, 24, Wingate, NC, failure to register as sex offender, a felony, and failure to report address, misdemeanor $5000 bond, secured. JULY 14: Carl Lee Williams, 51, Gastonia, larceny, $100 bond, unsecured. JULY 14: Floyd Wray Ruff, 18, 1717 Shelby Road, underage drinking, intoxicated and disruptive, communicating threats, $1500 bond, secured. CITATIONS JULY 8: Calvin Donnell Roseboro, 59, 102 Smarr Acres, no current inspection, fictitious tag JULY 8: Gregory Todd Heavener, 40, Bessemer City, red light violation. JULY 9: Kenyanna L. Smith, 33, Gastonia, expired tag. JULY 11: Kaitlin Goodson, 22, 106 N. Oriental Ave., failure to carry driver’s license, driving a vehicle with a person sitting on the trunk lid. JULY 11: Dillon Carter, 21, 106 N. Oriental Ave., no seat belt. JULY 12: James Barrett Richardson, 36, Cherryville, no seat belt, revoked license. JULY 13: Roberto Castanedas, 41, 911 W. Gold St. Trailer 27, no operator’s license, no seat belt. JULY 14: Elizabeth Ann Bell, 44, Gastonia, expired tag. JULY 14: Kimberly Carpenter, 41, Gastonia, expired tag. JULY 14: Richard Pressley, 62, 511 Wilson St., expired tag. JULY 15: Itaska Charia White, 36, 165 Ebenezer Rd., expired tag, no inspection. JULY 15: Titiana Berry, 36, 609 Cansler St., no operator’s license. INCIDENTS JULY 1: A resident of Ike Brooks Drive reported dam-
age to the interior door panel of her vehicle. JULY 8: A resident of Third St. reported a break-in and theft of a 73-inch Mitsubishi TV, Sony PlayStation 3, and DVD player valued at $1937. JULY 10: A resident of York Rd reported a break-in and theft of copper wire. JULY 10: Chloe’s Boutique, 309 S. Battleground Ave., reported shoplifting. JULY 10: A resident of Tracy St. reported damage to the driver’s side door of her car. JULY 12: A resident of E. Mountain Street reported unauthorized use of vehicle. JULY 13: Kings Mountain High School, 500 Phifer Rd., reported that a rear door window of the pool building was damaged during a break-in. JULY 13: A resident of Baker Street reported a break-in and theft of snack items and peach drinks. JULY 14: A resident of Blanton Street reported theft of a metal stake. JULY 15: A resident of Gastonia reported theft of a wallet containing credit cards, cellular device and currency. WRECKS JUNE 19: Officer Bryan McGinnis cited Kimberly Ruff Sheppard, 40, with failure to reduce speed to avoid a collision after the 2003 Mitsubishi she was driving rear-ended a 1991 Chevrolet operated by Mildred Gregory, 114 Fulton Dr. The accident happened at the stop sign at Oriental Avenue and Gold Street. Property damages were estimated at $2400. JULY 1: Officer F. L. Wittington said vehicles operated by Roger Cavender, Bessemer City, and Anita Teague of Shelby hit in the parking lot at the corner of Cansler Street and King Street. Property damages were minor. JULY 2: Officer H. W. Carpenter said Terry Renee Postell of Clover, SC was driving her car on NC Highway 161 south and ran the red stop signal at the intersection of the I-85 on ramp and struck a 2012 Ford operated by Donna Soles of Stanley who was crossing 161 to the I-85 on ramp. Postell told the officer her brakes didn’t work. Property damage was estimated at $10,000. JULY 2: Officer D. K. Davis said Melinda Slade was backing from the parking lot at McDonald’s on NC
Rainy weather can mean rough driving conditions Rainy weather was blamed for several wrecks in which police reported cars hydroplaned on wet roads. Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Robert William Hawkins, Blacksburg, SC, was traveling on Highway 74 Bypass on July 2 when his 1998 Nissan hydroplaned in heavy rainfall. The vehicle left the road and hit a cable median barrier. Property damage was estimated at $6,000. Carpenter also investigated the crash of a 2003 Mitsubishi operated by Rodney Maddox of Cherryville on July 1 on the US 74 Bypass at Oak Grove Road. Maddox said his car hydroplaned and hit a guardrail. Estimated damage was $6,000. Officer Chris A. McKnight said a 2003 Toyota operated by Julies Antonio Miller-Goldman of Brevard wrecked on the US 74 Bypass at Oak Grove Road on July 3. The vehicle hydroplaned and hit a guardrail doing $2500 damage. Officer M. J. Howard said Pamela Alisa Thompson of Shelby was operating her 2000 Ford on the US 74 Bypass at the Oak Grove exit when her car hydroplaned and hit a guard rail and guide wire pole. Property damages were estimated at $1625. 161 and struck a 2012 Ford operated by Randy Fowler of Clover, SC . Property damages were minor. JULY 5: Officer D. K. Davis said Janeva Harris Webb, 211 E. Ridge St., was backing her 2004 Chevy on East Ridge St. and struck a parked 1996 Dodge owned by Christy Barrino, 210 E. Ridge St. Property damages were minor. JULY 8: Officer J. L. Dee said Calvin Roseboro, 102 Smarr Acres, backing his 1985 GMC from a parking space at Mobile Wireless, struck a parked 2009 Chevy owned by Christopher Jones, 527 Baker St. Property damages were minor. JULY 8: Officer S. M. Skinner said Cynthia Hovis, 206 S. Juniper St. Apt. 2, was driving her 2001 Saturn on US 74 Business, slowed to turn into a driveway at 309 E. King Street and hit the trailer of a 1989 Chevy operated by Anthony Reid, 225 Bridges Circle. Property damages were estimated at $2,000. JULY 9: Officer Bryan McGinnis said a driver left the scene after his vehicle struck a parked 2002 Honda owned by Antonia Wilson of Shelby. The accident happened in the parking lot at 803 West King Street. JULY 9: Officer Bryan McGinnis said a 1996 Chevy operated by Karen Evans, 310 Silver St., rear-ended a 2006 Toyota operated by Tina Clark Costner, 224 Heather Lane, on King St. Property damages were slight.
JULY 9: Officer J. L. Dee said Ray Owenbey Jr., 802 Henry St., operating a City of Kings Mountain 2008 Ford, struck a 2012 Kia, also owned by the City of Kings Mountain, operated by Daniel Kale, 155 Press Sweezy Road, which was stationary on Grace St. Owenbey was attempting to park along side of the roadway, the officer said. Property damages were estimated at $1750. JULY 10: Officer H. W. Carpenter said Chelsea George, 311 Beattie Road, operating a 1999 Toyota, failed to reduce speed on NC 216 and struck a 1998 Lexus operated by Janice Bentley, 422 Chestnut Ridge Rd causing the Lexus to hit a 2006 Ford operated by Floyd Roseberry, 128 Tack Ct. Property damages were estimated at $11,000. JULY 14: Officer Bryan McGinnis said that Andrea Julian of Shelby, operating a 2009 Ford, lost control of her vehicle on US 74 East, the car front hitting a guide wire and spinning around, the rear of the car striking the wire. The driver was not injured. Property damage was estimated at $1200. JULY 14: Officer Bryan McGinnis cited Maria Isabel Garza of Charlotte on US 74 W s with exceeding safe speed for road conditions on US 74 West. Garza was attempting to merge from the left lane into the right lane, ran off the road and the car struck a guide wire. Property damage was estimated at $1500.
Aldridge’s semi-finalists Darin & Brooke Aldridge Band of Cherryville is listed in the first round of voting for the 2013 International Bluegrass Music Awards and in 11 of the 18 categories on the second round ballot. Brooke is on the ballot for female vocalist and Darin is on the ballot for guitar and mandolin player. The final list of nominees will be announced Aug. 14 and awards will be presented during the annual World of Bluegrass Week which for the first time will be held in Raleigh, Sept. 24-28.
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Confederate soldiers reenact Pickett’s Charge during the recent 150th anniversary events at Gettysburg to commemorate the pivotal Civil War battle that was fought there July 1-3, 1863.
History remembered, relived at Gettysburg By Alan Hodge Special to The Herald
Editors note: Alan Hodge is the editor of our sister paper, the Banner News. Here is a note from Alan on the event: “I just got back from taking part in the 150th anniversary reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg. It was awesome, emotional, and eye-opening regarding the state of the nation in 1863 and today. My own ancestor Henry Conrad from Catawba County was in the ‘real’ Battle of Gettysburg with the ‘original’ 28th NC and so when I was invited to fight in the reenactment with Brian and Joey’s group it made it all the more special. During the Pickett’s Charge portion of the reenactment I even carried a copy of a photo of Henry in uniform taken circa 1863 when he was 18-years-old. He survived Gettysburg only to be killed near Petersburg in 1864.� --When most guys go on vacation its usually to a
place they can relax, work on a suntan, and maybe sip a brewski. For brothers Brian and Joey Duckworth of Stanley, their recent summer adventure involved putting on grey wool uniforms, taking up muskets, and following in the footsteps of their great-great grandfather, Richard Alexander McCorkle, to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania where he had fought in the Civil War battle there July 1-3, 1863 as a member of the 52nd NC Regiment, and where they took part in the 150th anniversary reenactment events commemorating that pivotal engagement. The Duckworths, members of the 28th Regiment North Carolina Troops, joined over 10,000 other reenactors portraying Confederate and Union soldiers, as well as 19th century civilians, who converged on Gettysburg from every state and 16 foreign nations to relive history during the week of July1-7. The Gettysburg Visitors Bureau estimated 200,000 folks converged on the town during that same
Odaniel charged in train, vehicle crash Dylan Colt Odaniel, 20, 121 Odaniel Drive in Dallas, is a lucky man. He drove around a railroad gate at 3:53 a.m. July 10 and walked away from the crash of his Lexus sedan and an Amtrak train just outside Kings Mountain on J. E. Herndon Access Road in Gaston County. The train was carrying 250 passengers. No one was hurt, but the N. C. Highway Patrol said that the crash caused so much damage that the first engine of the train will be taken out of service. The train was reportedly traveling 55 mph and did not derail, according to Highway Patrol troopers. Tryonata Fire Department also responded to the crash. Odaniel was charged with
reckless driving and failing to stop for a railroad gate. His 2004 Lexus appeared to be totaled. Traffic near the intersection of Hwy. 161 was closed for several hours. It has been a year since a car collided with a train on a Kings Mountain area railroad track. Last summer city council closed the crossing at Battleground and Oak Street and put barriers up at the Gold Street crossing. The recent crashes at downtown tracks were the result of truck drivers not heeding “do not cross� signs posted at the Gold, Battleground, Oak street crossings. City officials are working with the N.C. Department of Transportation, engineers, and railroad officials in an ongoing traffic safety study.
E.coli suit filed BESSEMER CITY – The family of two-year-old Gage Lefevers has filed a lawsuit against the Cleveland County Fair and Tennesseebased Circle G Ranch asking for damages after the death of the boy in an E.coli breakout. The youngster died last October. He was one of over 100 people who got sick after visiting the 2012 fair. Circle G ranch operated the petting zoo where his parents, Josh and Jessica Lefevers, said the child fed and touched the animals, according to the suit filed in Gaston County. The case is among multiple E. coli cases pending in Gaston Superior Court lodged against the fair association and ranch. State and Cleveland County health officials have said the petting zoo was the
source of the E.coli outbreak. County fair officials have said warnings were posted to patrons during the fair stating it would not be liable for injury or death related to agritourism. The suit states that the family attempted to wash the boy’s hands upon leaving the exhibit area but the hand-wash station was out of soap.
period to see and hear lectures, tours, and living history events associated with the 150th anniversary of the battle. “We have been planning for this event ever since we started reenacting,� Brian said. “I started in 2009 and Joey started in 2010 (after I dragged him along). I even let my beard get especially long and it turned red, possibly from my McCorkle genes.� Just as in 1863, the weather during the reenactment week was muggy with temperatures around 90 degrees and everyone felt it. “It was hot, but being used to good old North Car-
olina humidity we braved the heat as best we could in our wool uniforms,� Brian said. “The heat played heavy on many of the reenactors, but in a sense, I felt like I had lost some of my comrades in arms and this was my first feeling immersed in this event.� During the battle reenactments, Brian received a special assignment. “Our Major informed us that the final battle on Sunday, Pickett’s Charge, called for a hand-picked company of 100 men,� he said. “These men would be the best from all of the Confederate ranks represented during the weekend and would
best to make my great-great grandpa proud.� Brian described the realistic action of the Pickett’s Charge scenario that was played out in front of 50,000 spectators on Sunday, July 7. “The artillery barrage began and I gathered canteens and filled them up for my comrades for one last rest before we prepared for the assault,� he said. “Our company went forward behind the other units representing Pickett’s Virginians with Lewis Armistead as our general. We obliqued or marched at a left 45 degree angle several times. Joey See GETTYSBURG,
Candidate filing ends Friday Candidate filing for the fall elections in Cleveland County ends Friday at noon at the Board of Elections, 215 Patton Drive, Shelby. As of Tuesday morning 36, people had filed for offices open in 14 municipalities and on the board of education and water board. No one had filed in the Town of Grover for three seats open on the board. Four seats are up on the board of education. All four incumbents have filed for reelection. The candidate list to date: Town of Boiling Springs: Max Hamrick, mayor, William K. Elliott, James L. Beason Jr. and Clifton W. Philbeck for commissioner. Town of Casar: Scott White and Tommy McNeilly for commissioner and Eddie Walker for mayor. Town of Earl: Patti Ellis Norman for commissioner and Max Hopper for mayor. Town of Fallston: Doris Weaver and Bill Herndon for council. Town of Grover: no candidate has filed for the threes commissioner seats up for grabs. City of Kings Mountain; Mike Butler, Ward II; Tommy Hawkins and Jerry Mullinax, Ward 3, and Dean Spears and Curtis Pressley, At Large. Town of Kingstown: Sharon Martin and David Lattimore for mayor and Tammy Regina Briscoe Spikes, James E. Wilson and Horace Jefferies for commissioner. Lattimore: Carolyn Wince, alderman. No one has filed in the towns of Lawndale and Mooresboro Patterson Springs: Randy Biggers Carothers and Lee Van Canipe for commissioners.
Town of Polkville: Harold Terry for commissioner. City of Shelby: Kevin Allen, Ward 5, and Neil Blanton and Dennis Bailey,
Ward 5. Town of Waco: Judy Thompson, alderman. Cleveland County Water Board: Don Melton, John Taylor, Amy Bridges, com-
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portray General Lewis Armistead’s men who went over the wall at Gettysburg during the final charge on July 3, 1863. Standing in silence they began to pick NCO’s or officers from our group and my name was drawn to be a corporal of this company. Again, I fought back tears as I knew I had a very important assignment to carry out. What a great honor it was to be chosen from among my friends to represent these men who went before us in this great charge. The assignment weighed on me that night, but I was greeted to a beautiful sunrise the next morning and knew I would do my
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Proofreading is a dying art Typographical errors can really play havoc in a newspaper story and often when they are corrected they turn out worse. Back before spellcheck on computers, proofreaders read every line in every story and we still try to do that at The Herald. But we all make mistakes. Headlines are really Lib Stewart killers because there are a Managing Editor limited number of words that can fit in a headline. Cleaning off my copy hook this week I found a copy of the following headlines which came to my brother, longtime Herald editor and currently sports editor, passed along by our former minister, Rev. Alan Sinclair. These headlines actually were printed in some publication, not ours, thank goodness. Man Kills Self before Shooting Wife and Daughter (It took two readings before that editor realized that what he was reading was impossible! They put in a correction the next day.) Something Went Wrong In Jet Crash, Expert Says (no kidding?) Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers (Now that’s taking things a bit far.) Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over (What a guy!) Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant (See if that works better than a fair trial) War Dims Hope for Peace (I can see where it might have that effect) Man Struck by Lightning: Faces Battery (He probably is the battery charge.) Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures (They may be on to something) Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges (You mean there’s something stronger than duct tape?) Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors (boy, they are tall) And the winner is: Typhoon Rips through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead (Did I read that right?)
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Letters to the Editor North Carolina’s Path: The Governor’s View To the Editor: The North Carolina I’m leading today is on a powerful comeback. After just six months of problem-solving legislation and making the tough decisions that we were elected to do, there is significant movement on vital reforms to tax policy, energy, education, economic development and transportation. While it may not be apparent to the very liberal worldview of The New York Times, North Carolina’s new focus on reform is paying off. Already companies have announced plans to create more than 9,300 jobs in the state and invest more than $1.1 billion in facilities. The jet engine manufacturer GE Aviation is bringing its advanced materials production to a new facility
Actions and Reactions To the Editor: Those readers of the opinion pages of this and other papers don’t always see the reactions to the letters and columns unless they view online versions of the papers. I started this letter with that preface because I’ve written many letters about the growth of homosexuality and its harm to society. I’ve been greatly criticized in the comment sections of the papers and I’ve had numerous letters (all anonymous) from homosexuals and supporters of the LGBT. My warnings have been about how the growth of homosexuality leads to more and more acceptance of deviant behavior. Without trying to rehash all the points again I am going to paraphrase a news report here that illustrates the kind of occurrence that I have been warning about: Recently the Proud Rainbow Youth of Southern Maine was allowed to present a Gorham, Maine Middle School a class that was supposed to teach tolerance of gays. During the presentation the PRYSM presenters cursed and asked the children if they had been taught about safe homosexual sex. One of the 13 year olds told his parents that the group talked about sex and said if you didn’t have a condom; saran wrap could serve as a dental dam. The principal of the school reportedly sent a letter to parents apologizing for the graphic nature of the pres-
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near Asheville. My reforms have stepped on the toes of the political right and the left who are vested in the old ways of doing business. But in my 14 years as mayor of Charlotte, I learned that it didn’t matter whether a good idea came from a Republican or a Democrat. What mattered was whether it solved a problem and so at a cost taxpayers could afford. This collaborative, problem-solving, focused leadership transformed Charlotte from a regional hub into a leading national metropolitan center. This focus on pragmatic problem-solving is now fueling North Carolina’s comeback to prosperity as well. PAT McCRORY Governor Raleigh, NC
entation. The classroom consisted of 25 eighth graders. The chairman of the school committee told The American Journal that teachers felt uncomfortable about the presentation and reported it to the principal. When I read the report, all kinds of questions came to my mind such as how did those people get in front of the kids to begin with? Why weren’t they stopped as soon as it was obvious they were out of line? Aren’t schools responsible for previewing? In a sense, I’m glad it took place. Not because it was a good idea but because it illustrates just how far homosexuals are willing to go in an effort to gain acceptance. Similar activity is already taking place in Massachusetts and Canada and likely in other states, especially those that have approved same sex marriage. I know that similar actions were taken at one of the schools in Gastonia but I don’t know if that was during a regular class schedule. Folks, if you’re with the majority of North Carolinians that voted for Amendment One, hold onto your position with a death grip. Speak to your school boards and let them know that you don’t want perverse individuals or groups addressing your children under any guise. BEAUFORD BURTON Kings Mountain.
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THE CRUCIBLE – Greater Shelby Community Theatre is presenting Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. at Cleveland Community College. “The Crucible” is the retelling of the Salem Witch Trials but it also explores deeper issues about community and personal responsibility. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors/students. Local people who have season tickets at The Joy also have reserved parking. RONN WINTER – psychological entertainer, will present “Fate of Mind” at the Joy Performance Center on Saturday, Aug.10, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission with VIP tickets $30. Tickets may be pur-
From page 1A chased at ronnwinter.showclix.com. For further information go to www.ronn w i n t e r . c o m , facebook.com/ronnwinter entertainment, or call 8649160-9442. A FREE CHILDREN’S HEALTH SCREENING – will be hosted by Sams Club Saturday, Aug. 10 from 11 am. -3 p.m. to help parents and kids get ready for back to school. The screenings will offer free tests and kits, which are valued at $50, will include take-home DNA kit, child safety ID kit, dental tablets, body mass index BM, blood pressure and vision screening. The event will be held at Sam’s Club locations with a pharmacy. To find a club near you, visit www.SamsClub.com/clublocator
CHALLENGE: as filing heats up in race for City Council From page 1A put a cap on the $35 million budget,” said Mullinax. He said he is anxious to see the new water line from Moss Lake to town completed, and more benefits for senior citizens. “I want to see more recreational facilities for youth in Kings Mountain and as a visionary I want to see our city grow,” said Pressley, 47. He said that he would push water and sewer and all needs of citizens and is running to give voters a choice at the polls. Both Mullinax and Pressley are life-long residents of Kings Mountain. Pressley, son of Betty Pressley and the late Norman Pressley, is a graduate of Gardner-Webb University with a B.S. in Management Information Systems. He has been employed the past five years at the N.C. Education Lottery in Charlotte. He is married to Evelyn Roberts Pressley, daughter of Barbara and Belton Roberts of Kings Mountain. The Pressleys have three sons, Jerdon, Belton and Devin and reside at 711 Oakland Street in Kings Mountain. They are active in Mount Zion Baptist Church. Mullinax, son of the late Jeanette and Carl Mullinax, is Site Manager of Battleforest Apartments in Kings
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Curtis Pressley Mountain. He formerly conducted a gospel music radio program at Station WCSL in Cherryville and WKMT Radio in Kings Mountain for a number of years. He served in the US Army for two years during the Korean Conflict. He has three sons, Tim Mullinax of Kings Mountain, Todd and wife, Lynn Mullinax of Shelby and Tony and wife, Melissa Mullinax of Waco, and two grandchildren, Ryan and Hannah. He is Baptist.
RAIN: halts some activities From page 1A Kings Mountain. They raise about 200 head of cattle, she said. Eagan reports that her rain gauge has been indicating about an inch and a half a day, which she says is very high. John Etters said his paving company is struggling in the wet weather, saying he hasn’t seen a summer as rainy and muddy as this one in his 26 years in the business. “It’s been pretty rough these last few weeks,” he said. Etters, who has a crew of about four people, says he’s been keeping his eye on the rain gauge, too, and says its shown nine inches of precipitation in the last two weeks. The almost daily rain that’s slashed through the region is getting in the way of leisure time activities, too. Nothing kills a basketball game or a day at the golf course like a relentless downpour. “We’re way, way ahead of average rainfall,” said John McGinnis, the temporary manager at the Kings Mountain Country Club as he peered outside the pro shop into a soaking afternoon shower last week. Some golfers have played through – or waited out – some of the lighter rain, said McGinnis, who added that the course hasn’t suffered any extensive flooding. But for others when the sky starts
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dropping water on their fun, they call it quits. “Oddly enough, it hasn’t hurt our business too much. If you’re lucky enough to catch that (four hour) window you can beat it some of the days.” July is historically the wettest month in this state, according to the State Climate Office of North Carolina, with November being the driest. There’s no sign the higher than normal rainfall is letting up anytime soon. There’s a 40 percent chance of showers today and rain is likely every day for the next six days, according to The Weather Channel.
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Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings plus a 1:00pm Saturday matinee. Real to Reel is a competitive film festival with monetary awards presented to the winners in both the professional and amateur categories. The Best of Show Award will be $1,000. The professional winners will receive a $500 award. Amateur winners will receive a $250 award. Audience members will be allowed
to vote on their favorite film each night with one winner selected at the end of the festival. Join us as we showcase this year’s winners and other entries created by independent filmmakers from around the world. You might be one of the first to see a future Oscar winning film! Returning again this year is the silent auction, which runs during the festival. Items such as scripts from movies, trips to famous movie locations, movie passes and lots of other fun and unique movie memorabilia will all be available to the highest bidder at the
end of the festival. There will also be Question/Answer sessions with all visiting filmmakers and special giveaways throughout the festival. Everyone is invited to attend the wrap-party and awards presentation after the final film on Saturday night July 27th. Some of the films are of a mature theme and parents are encouraged to call the Arts Council if they have questions or concerns. The schedule of events is shown below and also can be found by visiting www.realtoreelfest.com
Films to light up the silver screen A synopsis of next Wednesday’s shows Charlie Wu’s stuck in a rut. He’s an accountant who dreams of being something more, something he truly loves, but he can’t or won’t quit his job to become his “authentic self.’ One night, Charlie has a dream that changes his entire life. This is the description of “The New Charlie Wu” by filmmaker Bob Pondillo of Tennessee who will be in Kings Mountain at the Joy Theatre next Wednesday night at 7 p.m. for the showing of his 30-minute short at the opening night of the Real to Reel Film Festival. ‘’The New Charlie Wu”is among five shorts, two documentaries and one animation to light up the silver screen on opening night of the festival expected to draw films and filmmakers from a wide area. Andrea Puente, writer and director, and Curtis Adair, producer, describe “An Extraordinary day,” as a must see six minute short. Touring his rundown neighborhood, eight-year-old Oscar takes on the challenge of capturing genuine smiles through the lens of a camera he found in the city. “Wings” was produced in North Carolina by Tay Nikonovich, Adam Perry director and Ryan Hibbett writer. Two young brothers, Elliott and Luke, are stuck at home with their depressed mother after their father dies. They only have each other, but Luke becomes a bully as he tries to be man of the house. Elliot decides to finish building a pair of wings that he and his father started to build together before he passed away. He brings the wings to school for show and tell day, but only gets laughed at. Tired of feeling tapped, Elliot takes the wings to the top of the school to discover whether or not they will work. Will
this daring act inspire the family to come back together once again? The 17-minute documentary “Reporting on the Times: The New York Times and the Holocaust” was filmed in New York by Emily Harrold, director, producer and editor. Inspired by Laurel Leff’s award winning book “Buried by the Times,” this film explores how the New York Times handled reports of The Holocaust during World War II. It also explores why The Times, a Jewish owned newspaper, buried more than 1,000 articles in its back pages. Was it simply an oversight? Or did the publishers and editors fear an American Anti-Semitic backlash? Through interviews and testimony of a Holocaust survivor, historians, journalists and American citizens who lived through World War II, “Reporting on The Times” encourages audiences to reevaluate America’s place as the great Liberator. The film also asks viewers to consider the power of the press in creating change. “Alienation.’’ A 3 minute, 38 second animation filmed in Spain, is based in the street background of Valencia City, a connection between the walls of one of the best street artists at the moment, Escif. The animator is Silvia Carfpizo. “Baldwin,” a 12-minute short written by Sam Newsome and produced by Ashlee Franklin in North Carolina is the story of a boy who desperately wants someone back in his life, and the odd companion who attempts to become that someone. “Cello Tales” is a 75minute documentary from Luxembourg, directed and written by Anne Schiltz and produced by Anne
Schroeder. The cello – more than just a musical instrument. “Death of Eurydice” is a 15-minute short from North Carolina written by Ryan Hibbert with Gabriela Quiroz director and Brandon White
and Katelin Fasano -Perry producers. Set in the 1800s, the death of Eurydice tells the story of Orpheus a prodigious pianist, and his wife, Eurydice, a happy couple living in a sinister house.
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MEDITATION Jesus’ Words for the Suffering Church
Charlie Wallace Pastor David Baptist Church Raise your hand if you’ve ever experienced suffering in your life. Even though I can’t see you, I’m willing to bet that if you are reading this article your hand is raised. Suffering is a fact of life that is inescapable. Everyone that will ever live will in some way suffer. This begs the question, “Why do we suffer?� Why does God allow us to endure sometimes extreme suffering? The question of evil and suf-
fering is one of the most debated topics in our world today. Many people refuse to believe in a God that allows suffering. They say, “Why would God allow such atrocities? Why wouldn’t he just stamp them out?� The Christian teaching though is that through the death, burial, resurrection, and ascension of Christ, God has dealt with suffering. All the sins of the world were poured out on Christ. Those that place their faith in Him will be spared any eternal suffering. That is the good news of the Gospel. The suffering question, however, is fundamentally flawed because it assumes that all suffering is bad. Have you ever thought that some suffering may actually be good? Have you ever thought that some suffering may be beneficial? If this is not the case then why do people get involved with workout plans like
P90X and Insanity which inflict physical pain on the body. Why do people run long-distance races? Why do people endure these types of self-inflicted suffering? One of the reasons is that there is a sense of accomplishment in enduring and conquering suffering. Another reason is that suffering molds a person. Suffering gives one character. And in the case of the Christian, suffering for Jesus ultimately molds him or her into the image of Christ. The church of Smyrna in Revelation 2:8-11 is known as the suffering church. Here was a group of believers that were suffering for no other reason than for simply being Christians. Jesus says, “I know your tribulation and your poverty.� Jesus was well aware of their suffering. He wanted them to know that their status did not escape his providential care. But, it gets worse!
He said, “Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation.� In other words, their suffering was going to get worse. In fact, some would even be imprisoned for their faith. But then Jesus spoke encouragement to them. He said, “Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.� Surprisingly, Jesus didn’t say, “It’ll all be okay,� or “You’ll get through it.� He simply said, “I am enough.� What about you as you read this today? Is there something you are going through that just seems impossible? Know that Jesus is enough for you. The only way to make it through your suffering is to draw close to Him. When you do this He will draw close to you. And you will ultimately know that Jesus is indeed enough.
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GOOD HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH on Cansler Street will sell hot dogs with all the trimmings Friday, July 19, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Plates are $5 and will be delivered with three orders or more by calling 704-974-1267. All proceeds benefit the church. MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH - 220 North Watterson St., Kings Mountain invites you to the “Shepherd’s Table� for a free meal every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m., sponsored by the Mission Dept. Contact Sisters Eloise Jenkins or Valerie Boyd at 704-739-8354 for Information. Pastor: Raymond J. Gardin, Jr. BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC – held the third Wednesday of the month from 10 – 11:30 a.m. In the Craft Room of the Patrick Senior Center, sponsored by Gentiva.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406
New Life Family Worship Center 428 Oak Grove Road 704-739-9371
Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075
New Way Missionary Baptist Church 105 Waco Road 704-724-0414
Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Avenue 704-739-6811
Oak Grove Baptist Church 1022 Oak Grove Road 704-739-4833
Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Road 704-739-6711 Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354
Oak View Baptist Church 1517 York Road 704-739-7831
Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160 Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516 Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354
Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852 Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826 Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398 Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue
New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507
Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070
New Bynum Chapel Zion Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606
Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580
New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128
Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd.
Featured Church of the Week: David Baptist Church Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church 201 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-7466 Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216 Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920 St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256 Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007 Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716 The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street
704-739-9230 True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764 Unity AME Zion Church 948 Unity Church Road 704-228-0328 Vestibule AME Zion Church 2175 Vestibule Church Road 704-739-7961 Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive GASTONIA Bethesda United Methodist Church 3714 S. New Hope Rd Grace Community Advent Christian Church 206 West 3rd Avenue
GROVER Bethany Baptist Church 423 Cleveland Avenue 704-937-3010 Carolina Praise and Worship Center 201 N. Main Street 704-937-7541 First Apostolic Church of Blacksburg 205 E. Cherokee St. Blacksburg, SC704-9377390864-839-1873 WACO New Testament Missionary Baptist Church
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BEACH BLAST: Saturday at Patriots Park From page 1A awards. Can you cook a hamburger? Space is available for you to show off your skills with the “Best Burger of Beach Blast’’. VFW Post 9811 will be registering entries. Judges will include KM Fire Department Chief Frank Burns, the organizer of the 2013 Firehouse BBQ Cook-off, Cathy Noell, popular food writer with the Hargett Media Group, and Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey. Contestants are required to provide their own gas grill (no charcoal) and any ingredients to make the team’s entry. Details and registration forms are at www.cityofkm.com and entry fee is $20. Hamburger meat will be provided by Ora Supermarket for the competitors to use as the base for their “best burger.� Visitors are encouraged to bring their appetites and participate in the watermelon eating contest sponsored by 238 Cherokee Grill, Tom’s Family Mart and Cee Jay’s Landscaping. The competition is free and begins at 1:45 p.m. with no registration required. Another fun event is the Ice-cream Crank-off for benefit of Relay for Life, the Green Banana Project, sponsored by the Kings Mountain Herald. There is a $5 entry
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Beach Blast Schedule of Special Events
Saturday, July 20 Patriots Park • 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
fee and registration is from 11 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday at Patriots Park. Judging and public tasting starts at 1 p.m. Beach music fans can shag for hours to music by the Fantastic Shakers, celebrating their 30th anniversary of providing classic beach music, the Free Flow band from Asheville and the Craig Woolard band wrapping up a full day of music, family fun at this popular foothills summer festival. Fifty vendors in the Park will be offering a variety of goodies plus unique arts and collectibles for sale to the public. The Rotary Splash Pad and Water Wars will be a popular spot for kids. Various amusement rides will be a fun spot for youngsters. At 3:45 p.m. the mayor will conduct the annual beach ball drop, a highlight of the event, from high up in the Kings Mountain Fire Department Ladder 1 fire truck. “It’s good family fun in a beach setting and everyone is invited to come out and enjoy the festivities,’’ said Mayor Rick Murphrey.
downtown Kings Mountain 10 a.m.
- Festival Opens/Gazebo stage opens • Welcome - Mayor Rick Murphrey • Teams will begin grilling hamburgers in the Best Backyard Burger contest. See details and registration forms at www.cityofkm.com. • Craft/Food Vendors • Waterwars • Eurobungee
10:15 a.m. - Zumba Party w/Jennifer Stacey
Shelby Wiley waves to the judges in the 2012 TeenieWeenie Bikini Contest. She won 3rd place in her age division last year.
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FIELD HOUSE: construction continues despite wet weather From page 1A trainers. The new field house is the brainchild of the Kings Mountain Touchdown Club and David Brinkley, the organization’s president and founder. Together they’ve raised nearly $874,000 in cash donations and promised gifts and close to $184,000 in donated work by local builders, suppliers and contractors. “The community has really got behind the project,� said Brinkley. “But we still have a ways to go.� The Touchdown Club is $172,000 short of its goal to complete funding of the $1.2 million project, Brinkley said, adding that he wants to raise all the needed money through contributions. The initiative has won an approval for a large bank loan should fundraising goals not be met in time to meet construction costs. Donations have come from all over the Kings Mountain community, he said, from individuals and business who gave $50 or $100 to others who contributed up to $10,000. “We’ve been really blessed, really lucky that there is so much pride in the Mountaineers,� said Brinkley, a Valdese native who played defensive back at
Western Carolina University before moving to Kings Mountain in 1978 to teach history, physical education and coach varsity football, girls softball and girls basketball at the high school. After a three-year stint in education, Brinkley began an investment business in town. The facility, which has not been named yet, broke ground in the fall of 2012. This week, through the wet weather that has plagued the area recently, a plumbing subcontractor was laying pipes and other foundation elements at the site, which is located between the football, baseball and soccer fields. Cleveland County Schools Assistant Superintendent for Operations John Yarbro and coaches at the school picked the location, Brinkley said. Talk of building a modern facility to anchor the school’s prep sports began in 2009 when the Touchdown Club was just four years old. Board members started to kick around ideas, research the numbers and look into fundraising opportunities. The non-profit group felt that Kings Mountain High School athletics had outgrown the current field house, which was built in the early 1970s and is situated behind the northern end zone. By April of last year, a
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This artist rendering shows the proposed facade of the finished field house. proposal to raise funds for and build the new field house was presented to the Cleveland County Board of Education. The initiative got the green light six months later. All the building and construction cost for the project come from privately raised money. Once completed, it will be maintained and supported by public funds. Hall Builders, owned and operated by Tommy Hall, is contracting the project, a service he is providing at cost, Brinkley said. The construction of a new field house represents stage one of a broader goal by the Touchdown Club. Stage two will include building a new press box, concessions stands and restroom facilities for John Gamble Stadium. Brinkley said he’s worked hard raising the money, but insists the credit goes to the generous donors,
the Kings Mountain High School athletic department, his organization’s board members and people in the community who have done their part to raise awareness about the project. “Gary Stewart has been a
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A section of the 140 or so cannons that were fired during the 150th anniversary Battle of Gettysburg reenactment engagements fires a barrage at Union troops on Sunday, July 7 leading up to the Pickett’s Charge scenario.
John K. McGill, son of Dr. and Mrs. John C. McGill of Kings Mountain, was among longtime Scouters honored at the recent Class of 2012 Eagle Scouts banquet held at Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory. A former Eagle Scout from Battleground District, McGill served as Eagle banquet chairman for the Class of 2006 Eagle Scouts in the Piedmont Council. He serves on the Piedmont Council Executive Board. A Charlotte lawyer, McGill is a partner in the McGill and Hill Group, LLC, which specializes in financial consulting for the dental profession. He is also a tax attorney and partner in the law firm of McGill and Hassan, P.A. He graduated with honors from Erskine College and holds a law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The McGills have two daughters.
HONORED - John K. McGill is presented an award at the recent Class of 2012 Eagle Scout banquet in Hickory. He is pictured with his wife at the event. Photo by DON CRAWFORD
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the wall with some of my comrades. I was within was picked to carry the about 30 feet in front of the 28th NC battle flag and at wall. I got up and began to one moment I looked up and stagger back and one of my shouted to the boys that, comrades in the 28th NC ‘My brother is carrying the saw me and ran to my aid. colors forward up there!’ He grabbed my musket and When we were within rifle helped me hobble towards range we fired one volley as Seminary Ridge.� Joey was also in the thick our other Confederates were of the battle achitting the Emtion. mittsburg road “It is “For Sunfence. ‘Casualday’s reenactties’ mounted very special of heavily as we to honor our ment Pickett’s made our way ancestors by Charge I was to the fence. As to the color a corporal I bringing their sent guard to carry have to keep the battle line stories to life...� the reproduction flag of the straight. I hollered for my company to 28th North Carolina into the keep dressed and they did so battle,� he said. “A flag in almost perfect order. We bearer in the Civil War was made it to the Emmittsburg the rally man of the regiment Road fence and got around it and had to inspire the men in and the time for our casual- the ranks to keep moving ties in our company to take forward even when they hits began. We began to lose faced certain death. During men as the Union mus- our reenactment of Pickett’s ketry and artillery in- Charge we made it to the creased. At one point, a fenceline marking EmmitsConfederate came running burg road where the Confedtoward us screaming to go erates came in rifle range of back. Immediately looked at the Union forces at the stone my line and yelled at the oth- wall. Here I climbed the ers to not listen to him. fence and yelled ‘Come on Then, my time had come to boys!’ and spurred the guys take a hit and I went down near me to attempt to push with a wound in my left the whole fence over. The forearm just as my great- Union reenactors were very great-grandpa did in the real respectful towards us Conbattle. I crawled away to federates. One Yankee seravoid being captured, but geant even moved the flag I looked up just in time to see was carrying out of the way General Armistead go over on the field as they marched
over me after I had went down during the battle.� No sooner had the recreated Pickett’s Charge been completed than the weather unleashed its own fury in a driving rainstorm. Spectators and reenactors alike were drenched, but everyone knew the day had been a memorable, and historic, one. “Marching back to camp, I felt the full sorrow of the Confederate loss here, much as my ancestor probably did,� said Brian. “The rain was eerily similar to the forecast back in 1863. But, with a little pride, I hoped I honored my ancestor as best I could and I take with me a memorable trip with my brother that we will probably never forget. It is this reason we keep our history and our heritage alive so that others will understand why we go to these great lengths to tell their (our ancestor’s) story.� Joey echoed Brian’s sentiments. “It is very special to honor our ancestors by bringing their stories to life and I hope to continue encouraging others to look up their ancestry and to realize that no one is here by coincidence,� he said. “It is also special in remembering that we became a better and reconciled nation because of our civil war.� Interested in joining the 28th? Visit the unit website at www.yadkinstars.org
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Dawn Todd has joined the Mount Holly Police Department. Officer Todd has been in law enforcement for 18 years and lives in Kings Mountain. By Alan Hodge Special to The Herald
Mount Holly’s newest police officer, Dawn Todd, of Kings Mountain, brings a lot of law enforcement experience to the table. “We are glad to have officer Todd join the police department,� said Chief Don Roper. “She started with MHPD as a reserve officer, serving for six months prior to applying for the open position. She has great people skills, and I believe she will be a good customer service provider to the citizens of Mount Holly.�
A native of Gaston County who makes the 20mile commute to Mount Holly from Kings Mountain, Todd has a degree in fouryear degree in Criminal Justice from Western Carolina University. She began her law enforcement career back in November 1995 with the Gaston County Sheriff’s Department where she worked for seven years in an administrative capacity. After that, Todd went to the Belmont Police Department as an administrative assistant and dispatcher. She spent a total of ten years in Belmont. Her first full-time day with the Mount Holly PD was May 11. Todd sees her job in a positive light. “I have the idea that police work is not just about taking people to jail and riding around in a patrol car,� she said. “It’s a lot about
making a difference by helping people. It’s about letting people know we are there if they need us.� Part of Todd’s duties includes patrol. “When I am out in the community I try to build a good rapport with the citizens I meet,� she said. “That’s very important.� Todd also has some ideas she would like to bring to her work as a Mount Holly police officer. “A youth mentoring program would be good,� she said. “Kids today are under a lot of peer pressure and it would help if they had some positive role models. A lot of them don’t.� Now that she’s on board at MHPD, Todd, 38, expects to stay a while. “I plan to retire from here,� she said. “I wont be going anywhere else that I can foresee.�
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KM 11-12 Majors win District 3 title, advance to state tournament Saturday Kings Mountain’s 11-12 year-old Dixie Youth allstars advanced to this week's state tournament by sweeping the District 3 Majors Tournament last week at the Kings Mountain YMCA. Kings Mountain won the championship with a 6-2 win over West Lincoln. Its first game in the state is 11 a.m. Saturday in Lumberton against West Rowan. West Lincoln jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning with the only two hits KM would allow. It was the first time KM had been behind in the tournament. Frank Stump kept his composure and pitched two more scoreless innings to keep the game at 2-0 after three innings. Joe Ruffalo led off the KM fourth with a double and scored on an RBI single by Stump to cut the margin to 21. Seth Kennedy started the fifth inning with a single and later tied the score at 2-all on a deep fly ball off the bat of David Bell. Kennedy followed that hit with the game winner, a two-run double in the sixth that scored John Harmon Melton and Stump. Silas Price scored on a passed ball and Kennedy scored on a ground ball by Bagwell to round out the scoring. Bell pitched the last three innings, allowing only one base runner and picking up the win. Stump and Seth Kennedy had two hits while Ruffalo, Melton and DJ Bagwell added one hit each. Earlier Wednesday, KM eliminated Bessemer City 13-1. Xavier Swann was impressive on the mound, mixing in an impressive curveball to complement a good fast ball. He gave up only three hits and allowed three unearned runs. Hunter Helms was just as impressive on the mound for KM. He held BC scoreless and hitless for three innings while striking out six. BC scored its only run in the fourth inning when it got its only hit.
Kings Mountain broke the game open with six runs in the fifth to take a 9-1 lead. John Harmon Melton pitched the fifth inning, striking out the side on 10 pitches. KM added four more runs in the sixth and Joe Ruffalo struck out two in the bottom of the inning to seal the victory and put KM in the championship game. Kennedy was the leading hitter with three hits. Bell and Melton each had two hits and DJ Bagwell, Bryce Fisher and Zach Crawford had one apiece. Kings Mountain opened the tournament on Saturday with a 14-0 victory over Burke County American. David Bell led off the game with a double off the centerfield fence and Joe Ruffalo followed with a double to make the score 1-0. John Harmon Melton then blasted a 1-0 pitch over the right center field wall to make the score 3-0. Ruffalo led the offensive attack with three hits. Bell added two and Frank Stump, Hunter Helms, Seth Kennedy, DJ Bagwell and Bryce Fisher had this. Stump started on the mound and pitched two innings, allowing just one hit and fanning three. Kennedy and Helms pitched the final two innings allowing no hits and fanning two each. Sunday, Kings Mountain took on the Burke National team and the bats were just as hot as the day before, KM collected 15 hits and scored 21 runs in four innings to win 21-0. Stump led the offense with three hits and Ruffalo, Bagwell and Melton had two each. Melton blasted his second home run in as many games. Bell, Price, Helms, Kennedy, Blake Brooke and Jake Woods all had a hit apiece. Helms, Bell and Ruffalo combined for the shutout, allowing just two this while striking out eight. Tuesday, the KM lads edged West Lincoln 5-3. Both pitchers kept the hitters at bay to start the game.
Kings Mountain’s 11-12 Dixie Majors all-star team won last week’s District 3 Tournament at the Kings Mountain YMCA and will begin play in the state tournament Saturday in Lumberton against West Rowan. Front row, left to right, Blake Broome, Joe Ruffalo, Zach Crawford, Jake Woods and David Bell. Back row Bryce Fisher, Frank Stump, Silas Price, Seth Kennedy, Hunter Helms, John Harmon Melton and DJ Bagwell. Stump pitched three scoreless innings for KM, allowing only one hit, and Kelton Towery kept the KM hitters off balance the first two innings before finally giving up a run in the top of the fourth. Bryce Fisher scored on a passed ball to give KM a 1-0 lead. KM added two more runs when Stump hit a twoout single that plated John Harmon Melton and Silas Price to put KM up 3-1. West Lincoln battled back to tie the game at 3-all in the bottom of the fourth. KM took the lead for good in the top of the fifth when a deep sacrifice fly by David Bell drove in Seth Kennedy, who had led off with a walk. Bell came in to pitch the final 2.1 innings, striking out six along the way. Kennedy drove in the final run in the sixth, a two-out single to plate Stump. Hunter Helms and Bryce Fisher also had hits for KM.
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Silas Price of the KM Dixie Majors all-stars lines a hit in last week’s District 3 Tournament at the KM YMCA.
Hunter Helms pitches for Kings Mountain’s all-stars in last week’s 11-12 Dixie Youth District tournament at the KM YMCA field.
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KMHS honor roll KINGS MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL “A� HONOR ROLL – FINAL GRADE 9th Grade - Sean Anderson, Jasmine Ballew, Carly Barnes, Jennifer Bean, Jordanne Briggs, Alex Bryant, Erin Calhoun, Allen Card, Sara Carringer, Gibson Conner, Jordan Davis, Tanner Davis, Taylor Davis, Dylin Ervin, Andrew Estridge, David Gamble, Amber Gipson, Brittany Green, Weston Harmon, Leah Hawkins, Demetrius Hill, Ashlea Hodge, Gwendolyn Hopper, Kassie Horn, Cora Jennings, Andy Khounmeuang, Sara Mayes, Jonathan Morrow, Leah Nations, Daniel Parker, Maxwell Peterson, Darha Ponder, Justin Queen, Tyler Randle, Autumn Reese, Amber Sellers, Austin Sipes, Mikayla Smithson, Stevette Tomberlin, Chanthapone Tuttanon, John Ward, Destiny Wood, Keilee Wright
All-Conference The Kings Mountain High women’s soccer players pictured above were recently named to the Big South 3A all-conference team. Standing are Mikayla Price, left, and Johnna Scism. Kneeling are Katy Robinson, left, and Jada Mauney. The women held their soccer banquet at Lake Montonia.
Assist Leaders Lyndsey Barnes, left, and Jamie Slater received awards for having the most assists for the 2013 KMHS women’s soccer team at its recent banquet at Lake Montonia.
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Legion swept by Hickory in first round of playoffs An 8-1 victory Tuesday at Shelby’s Veteran’s Field gave Hickory a three-game sweep of Kings Mountain Post 155 in the opening round of the Area IV American Legion playoffs. Hickory took a 2-0 lead in the series, delayed five days by rain, the previous night in Hickory with a doubleheader sweep. The loss ended Kings Mountain’s season with an 8-12 record. Post 155 led the Eastern Division at the half-way point with a 6-1 division and 6-3 overall mark (two losses to Hickory), but lost nine of its last 11 games. Hickory grabbed a 2-0 lead in the top of
the first and Post 155 scored its only run in the bottom of the first on Brandon Bell’s RBI single. KM committed four errors and managed only seven hits, including two each by Bell, Daniel Barrett and Will Wilson. Hickory advanced to a second round series against the Gaston Braves and defeated the Braves three games to one to move on to the area semi-finals this week. The Area IV finals will be held July 20-23 with the winner advancing to the state championship tournament.
Bryce Fisher has his eye on the ball and ready to get a hit in last week’s Dixie Majors District Tournament at the KM YMCA.
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Government KINGS MOUNTAIN CITY COUNCIL meets last Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Kings Mountain City Hall, 101 W. Gold St. CLEVELAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. in the commissioners’ chambers, second floor, County Administration Building, 311 E. Marion St., Shelby.
Club Meetings DOUGH MAKERS INVESTMENT CLUB – The Dough Makers Investment Club (for women) usually meets every third Monday of the month at 5:30 P.M. However, this month, they will have no meeting on the third Monday evening. They will return in August to every third Monday of the month at 5:30 P.M. at the Edward Jones Office at 307 B East King Street. For information, please contact the Edward Jones Office at 704-739-0997 or Esther Plonk, President 704-739-1917. KINGS MOUNTAIN ROTARY CLUB Every Thursday, noon, at the Kings Mountain Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King St. SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY – Meets every first Thursday of the month at the KM Art Center (Old Depot), 301 N. Piedmont Ave. Social time is at 6:30 p.m. and the program is at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome. KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMAN’S CLUB – Meets the 4th Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club, E. Mountain St. EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMAN’S CLUB– Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain’s Woman’s Club, E. Mountain St. MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP – Meets every fourth Thursday of every month at Central United Methodist Church. VFW POST 9811, Kings Mountain/Cherryville meets the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. IN COUNTRY VIETNAM VETERANS breakfast group – Meets the 2nd Monday of every month, 9 a.m., at Mountain View Restaurant in Kings Mountain. Contact Steve Brown at 704-739-2725 for more information. KM KIWANIS CLUB – Meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for dinner in the Community Room (lower level) at the Mauney Memorial Library, S. Piedmont Ave. KM LIONS CLUB– Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Linwood Restaurant, 805 Cleveland Ave. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS: Kings Mountain: Christ the King Catholic Church, 714 Stone St., 6:30 p.m., meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Contact: Mary (704) 482-8690; Lincolnton: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2639 N. Carolina 150, 10:30 a.m. – Noon, 2nd & 4th Saturdays, hut in back, Contact: Robbie (704) 616-2630; Shelby: Cleveland County Memorial Library, 103 Howie Dr., Call for meeting times, Contact: Robbie (704) 6162630. You may also call the ReachLine & Information at (704) 319-1625, or go to www.oa.org. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for membership. The groups are self-supporting. POSITIVE ATTITUDES WALKING CLUB - There is an open invitation to all Kings Mountain ladies to join the Positive Attitudes Walking Club. The club members walk in various downtown areas of Kings Mountain during lunch hours. An inspirational devotion is provided. For more information call 704-472-4403.
Church Events MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH - 220 North Watterson St., Kings Mountain invites
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you to the “Shepherd’s Table� for a free meal every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., sponsored by the Mission Dept. Contact Sisters Eloise Jenkins or Valerie Boyd at 704739-8354 for Information. Pastor: Raymond J. Gardin, Jr.
Patrick Senior Center BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC – the third Wednesday of the month from 10 – 11:30 a.m. In the Craft Room, sponsored by Gentiva. BACKPACK PROJECT – Please bring in non-perishable food items for our backpack project. These backpacks go to students who need a little extra food over the weekend. Backpacks are returned each Monday, filled on Thursday, and handed out to students when they leave on Friday. Suggested items are: individual cereal packs (can be eaten without milk), Pop Tarts, individual prepared dinners (Mac & Cheese, spaghetti, etc.), fruit cups, applesauce, pudding cups, Beenie Weenies, peanut butter, juice boxes, crackers or cookies. DOCUMENT SHREDDING will be on Monday, July 22 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. in the Craft Room. A volunteer will be on hand to assist with the shredding of your personal papers. COMPUTER CLASSES taught by Pat Bolte will change to only Mondays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. for the months of July and August. In September, classes will resume to their regular schedule. S.H.O.P items in July are spaghetti noodles. Just drop off your donations at the Center Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Remember, you don't have to be a senior to help with this project. All items are donated to the Crisis Ministry of Kings Mountain.
Hospice CHRISTMAS IN JULY ORNAMENT MAKING - Get an early start on the Holidays! Come make an ornament or keepsake in memory of your loved one. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP to ext. 163 if you plan to attend. Thursday, July 25, 10am - Noon or 5pm 7pm, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building THE HOSPICE STORE - Located at 323 E. Marion Street beside Dollar General near Uptown Shelby. Please call Angela Jones at 980-295-8578 if you have items to donate or for volunteer opportunities. Store Hours: Thursday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 323 E. Marion St., Shelby.
Bloodmobiles The Cleveland County bloodmobile schedule for the month of August includes: Aug. 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Grover First Baptist Church; Aug. 20 from 2-6 p .m. at Shelby Presbyterian Church, 226 E. Graham St., Aug. 21 from 11 a.m.-3:30 p .m. at Cleveland Community College, 137 S. Post Road, Shelby; and Aug. 27 from 2:30-6:30 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church, 200 E. Marion St., Shelby.
Southern Arts Society 3rd Annual Earth & Fire Pottery Festival at the Kings Mountain Art Center (old train depot), 301 North Piedmont Avenue. The show runs through July 26. July 27-28 Take in Art for "A FRESH LOOK" July 31 - SASI Board Meeting 6:30 pm Events are free and at the Depot unless noted otherwise.
Museum Ongoing: Our Stories: The History of Kings Mountain, NC Kings Mountain Historical Museum is OPEN Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. The cost of admission is free, however donations are appreciated. All donations go toward supporting the museum’s mission of informing the public of the history of the
go! Your guide to area events City of Kings Mountain and surrounding areas by preserving and exhibiting the 19th and early 20th century collection.
Library Events DIG INTO READING IS THE 2013 SUMMER READING PROGRAM THEME The 2013 Summer Reading Program is open to all, birth through adults, with programs, prize drawings, story hours, a reading club, and more. For registration or more information, call the library at 704-739-2371 or visit the website, www.mauneylibrary.org to register online and check out the program schedule. All programs are free of charge. The program runs through July 24. Summer Reading Wednesday The July 24th program at 10 a.m. will be sure fire entertainment including a high energy show and juggling and unicycling performances. Everyone is invited to take the library's survey at www.mauneylibrary.org Area teens are encouraged to participate in “Beneath the Surface,� the Mauney Memorial Library’s teen summer library program from through July 24. Teens are invited to come to the Library and read for prizes as well as to take part in special events offered throughout the summer. Special events this summer will include: *Teen Programs (Rising 8th-12th graders) Community Room. Register for Summer Reading at www.mauneylibrary. org. Call 704-739-2371 for information about these and other programs. PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME – Tuesdays, 10 a.m., 3-5 years old, and Thursdays, 10 a.m., 2 years and under, at Mauney Memorial Library, in the Community Room. Call 704-739-2371 and choose option 2 for more information.
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Special Events KINGS MOUNTAIN CLASS OF 1983 – 30th reunion, October 12, 2013. For information contact Janie Loftin Dixon: email – ljdixonjdixon@yahoo.com. Visit website: www.kmhsclassof1983.com. UPCOMING ART EXHIBIT - Cleveland County Arts Council presents “On the Cusp� - new work by Sally Jacobs and Katie Claiborne. Exhibit dates are June 27 – August 1, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., 111 S. Washington St., Shelby, NC, Phone: 704484-2787. YARD SALE AT WOMAN'S CLUB The Kings Mountain Woman's Club will hold a Yard Sale Aug. 18 at the Club House, 108 E. Mtn. St. from 8 a.m. to noon, to raise funds for the annual scholarship. Bring donations to the clubhouse on Friday evening, Aug. 16. AMERICAN LEGION POST 155 has BINGO every Friday night starting at 6 p.m. Food is available. GASTON COUNTY ADULT NUTRITION PROGRAM - Spend 1 hour a month delivering a smile and a hot lunch to homebound elderly. Help is needed in Bessemer City. To volunteer, call 704-862-7676. ZUMBA - Every Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, 7 p.m., Kings Mountain National Guard Armory, 300 Phifer Rd. Instructor is Jennifer Stacey.
All events, unless other wise listed will be at the Mauney Memorial Library, 100 S. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain. GASTON COLLEGE - The Solo Exhibit has been reschedule for July 22-25 at Gaston College Dialpiaz Bldg. Any questions about the course contact Instructor Carl Childs at carlsart2010@gmail.com. This course is going to prepare the artist to complete their Solo Exhibit. A Solo Exhibit is a graduation requirement for a AFA, BFA & MFA. Students, parents and teachers at each level are welcomed. For the seated class at Gaston College, there is a age requirement of 16 years old minimum. Any junior artist should have their parent or guardian contact instructor to make arrangements for Solo Exhibit instruction. Be ready for the challenge! Additionally for this class only: Personal Management will be taught during this class, limited edition of Solo Exhibit Book available (Free Copy), continued learning/meeting after seated class, search for location to schedule Solo Exhibit, possible media, press
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CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING JULY 30, 2013 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON REQUEST FOR CONTIGUOUS ANNEXATION The public will take notice that the City Council of the City of Kings Mountain has called a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 30th day of July, 2013, at the City Hall Council Chambers on the question of annexing the following described contiguous territory, requested by petition filed
by Morgan Place Company, LLC pursuant to G.S. 160A-31, as amended. The request contains .3263 Acres per the plat and deed recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Cleveland County. The parcel is also identified as Tax Map 426, Block 1, Lots 52, 7 and 2, Parcels 56260, 10862 and 10873. A map of the subject area is available for inspection at the City of Kings Mountain City Hall, 101 West Gold Street, Kings Mountain, NC. /s/ Ann L. Sessom, City Clerk KMH3537 (7/10 &17/13)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified as Executor for the estate of RUTH MAE BLANTON GREENE, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them, properly verified, to the undersigned, on or before the 17th day of October, 2013, or this no-
tice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate should please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 17th day of July, 2013. Otis Dean Greene, Executor, of the Estate of Ruth Mae Blanton Greene 1101 Michael Avenue Concord, NC 28025 KMH3539 (7/17, 24, 31 & 8/07/13)
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Kings Mountain City Council will conduct a public hearing, in accordance with G.S. 158-7.1, to solicit comments regarding the industrial incentive grants being proposed for an economic development project. The City of Kings Mountain City Council, subject to public comment at the public hearing for which the notice is hereby given, proposes to officially offer to Infocrossing, Inc. industrial incentive grants. The grants are being offered for the creation of new full-time permanent employment positions and an anticipated taxable investment in machine and equipment. The investment and job cre-
ation is to take place at 140 Riverside Court. The public hearing, on the City’s proposed official offering of the aforementioned industrial incentive grants, will be held in the City Council Chamber, located in the City of Kings Mountain City Hall, 101 West Gold Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina, July 30, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. At this time, the general public will have an opportunity to make comments regarding the proposed official offering of the industrial incentive grants to Infocrossing, Inc. for their economic development project. KMH3538 (7/17/13)
NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CLEVELAND COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 13 SP 239 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF CHARLES L. ROGERS AND BARBARA S. ROGERS, Mortgagors, to THOMAS W. MARTIN, Trustee; WESLEY L. DEATON, Substitute Trustee, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BOOK 1654, PAGE 2268 THE EUGENE D. MAAS LIVING TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 18, 2008, Mortgagee. Dated February 20, 2009, recorded in Book 1570, at Page 758 Securing the original amount of $45,976.50 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by CHARLES L. ROGERS AND BARBARA S. ROGERS, described above, in the Cleveland County Public Registry; default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the said Deed of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure; and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness; and under and by virtue of an order entered in the within entitled and numbered action by the Clerk of Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina on the 26th day of June, 2013, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse door in Shelby, North Carolina at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday the 24th day of July, 2013, the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being located in Cleveland Springs Estates and being Lot 3 as shown on plat made for Blanton-Lackey-Vaughan by K.E. Mauney, R.S. dated 1/15/59 as recorded in
Plat Book 7, Page 102, Cleveland County Registry, reference being made to said plat for further description of the foregoing lot. Title reference: Book 1569, Page 115 of the Cleveland County Registry. Tax parcel number 26705. THIS PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 212 Country Club Road, Shelby, NC 28150 This sale is made subject to all excise and transfer taxes, all outstanding and unpaid Cleveland County and any city or town ad valorem property taxes as well as any and all other prior liens, defects and encumbrances involving said property, as well as a Clerk’s fee of $.45 per $100 on the purchase price. Notice is further hereby given that the successful bidder will be required to make a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Notice is further hereby given that the sale will be conducted pursuant to and subject to all of the provisions of Chapter 45, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina. Notice is given that an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of any such rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement to the effective date of the termination. This the 26th day of June, 2013. By: /s/ Wesley L. Deaton, Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 2459, Denver, NC 28037 (704) 489-2491 KMH3536 (7/10 & 17/13)
NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CLEVELAND COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 13 SP 173 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST FROM VENTURE II INVEST INC., DATED DECEMBER 6, 2006, RECORDED IN BOOK 1506, PAGE 803, CLEVELAND COUNTY REGISTRY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to an order entered May 15, 2013, in the Superior Court for Cleveland County, and the power of sale contained in the captioned deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”), the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at auction, to the highest bidder for cash, AT THE COURTHOUSE DOOR IN SHELBY, CLEVELAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ON JULY 18, 2013 AT 10:00 A.M. the real estate and the improvements thereon secured by the Deed of Trust, less and except any of such property released from the lien of the deed of trust prior to the date of this sale, lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in Number Nine (9) Township, Cleveland County, N.C., being located on the West side of NC Highway 18 (Fallston Road), and on the South side of Boggs Road, being bounded on the South and West by Elliott, and being described by metes and bounds as follows: Beginning at a magnetic nail set in or just East of the centerline of the right of way of NC Highway 18 (Fallston Road), Northeast corner of the Jean Y. Elliott property; thence with Elliott’s North line, North 8801-04 West 347.44 feet to an iron set; thence North 44-35-32 East 49.50 feet to an iron set; thence North 00-35-04 West 83.44 feet to a magnetic nail set in the centerline of the right of way of Boggs Road; thence with the centerline of the right of way of Boggs Road, South 89-5428 East 310.73 feet to a magnetic nail set in the centerline of the right of way of NC Highway 18; thence along or near the centerline of the right of way of NC Highway 18, South 01-08-53 East 130.23 feet to the point of Beginning, containing .90 acres more or less, according to a survey by Forest H. Houser, R.L.S., dated May 9, 2006. Title reference: Book 1174, Page 772, Cleveland County Registry. In the Trustee’s sole discretion, the sale may be delayed for up to one (1) hour as provided in Section 45-21.23 of the North Carolina General Statutes.
The record owner of the real property not more than ten days prior to the date hereof is Venture II Invest Inc. A five percent cash deposit, or a cash deposit of $750.00, whichever is greater, will be required of the last and highest bidder. The balance of the bid purchase price shall be due in full in cash or certified funds at a closing to take place within thirty (30) days of the date of sale. The undersigned Substitute Trustee shall convey title to the property by nonwarranty deed. This sale will be made subject to all prior liens of record, if any, and to all unpaid ad valorem taxes and special assessments, if any, which became a lien subsequent to the recordation of the Deed of Trust. This sale will be further subject to the right, if any, of the United States of America to redeem the above-described property for a period of 120 days following the date when the final upset bid period has run. The purchaser of the property described above shall pay the Clerk’s Commissions in the amount of $.45 per $100.00 of the purchase price (up to a maximum amount of $500.00), required by Section 7A308(a)(1) of the North Carolina General Statutes. If the purchaser of the above described property is someone other than the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust, the purchaser shall also pay, to the extent applicable, the land transfer tax in the amount of one percent (1%) of the purchase price. To the extent this sale involves residential property with less than fifteen (15) rental units, you are hereby notified of the following: (a.) An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to Section 45-21.29 of the North Carolina General Statutes in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold; and (b.) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. This 15th day of May, 2013. John W. Fletcher, III, Esq. Substitute Trustee 719 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203 Telephone: (704) 372-5600 KMH3535 (7/10 & 17/13)
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Post 243 has ‘adopted’ highways for 25 years Bessemer City American Legion Post 243 has participated in North Carolina’s Adopt-A-Highway Program for 25 years. The Governor’s plaque and safety vests with the 25year emblem and two 25year stars for the town’s AAH signs were presented to the Post Thursday night. Elizabeth Stewart, Past National President of the American Legion Auxiliary, made the presentation prior to installing new officers of Unit 243. Twenty-five years ago a handful of volunteers, many of whom have passed away, picked up 12 pickup loads of trash from the roadway beginning at the site of the Lithium Corporation plant through 13th Street and spent about five hours volunteering on a regular basis. Today four men remain of that original group and have continued the program every quarter, beginning at the front of the American Le-
gion, 152 Long Creek Road, through Long Branch Church Road picking up loads of trash and taking it to the landfill. The four veteran members of the 25-year group are Alfred Carpenter, Charlie Gehring, Thomas Steedly and Scott Wilson. Commander Mike Grigg accepted the plaque, taking the occasion to recognize the Legionnaires for their hard work in the beautification project to preserve the beauty and cleanliness of North Carolina roadsides. Nearly 5,000 AAH groups have adopted approximately 10,000 miles of state-maintained roads. Last year more than 100,000 volunteers from all 100 counties picked up more than three million pounds of litter. AAH volunteers save the taxpayers more than $5 million annually in roadside cleanup costs, according to the N. C. Department of Transportation.
Legionnaires in Post 243 in Bessemer City have been honored with a Governor’s plaque and vests for 25 years of volunteer service in North Carolina’s Adopt-A-Highway program. From left, Charlie Gehring, Alfred Carpenter, Doc Steedly and Scott Wilson.
KMHS: honor roll for fourth nine weeks grading period From Page 2B Gould, Brooklyn Green, Caroline Hardin, Mallory Harris, Tiffany Harris, Kirby Hullender, Alexis Johnson, Kaylen Ledford, David Lovelace, Jasmine Moore, Jon Moore, Jordan Moore, Cassie Morton, Amanda Mullen, Tanner Orders, Alex Owensby, Amontae Perkins, Kristin Robinson, Johnna Scism, Sarah Scism, Jamie Slater, Mackenzie Smith, Jacob Sneed, Elizabeth Williams, Kayla Wright, Alexander Zaffke, Peter Zheng 11th Grade – Mary Asgari, Will Boyles, Rebekah Bridges, Artaysia Brooks, Justice Brown, Spencer Burton, Roneshia Byers, Haley Camp, Cynthia Carcamo, Nicholas Chanthavong, Ashley Chapman, Michael Cole, Tionja Crumpton, Hattie Dover, Katie Ellis, Caje Etters, Annamarie Fulbright, Emily Harris, Ceikeyia Haynes, Lyndsay Henderson, Vincent Lewis, Edureka McConneaughey, Haley McDougal, Harsh Patel, Radhika Patel, Kurstin Patrick, Mikayla Price, Jonathan Reeves, Mikayla Ressler, Zackery Saldo, Jayna Sananikone, Madeline Skeith, Kelton Stone, Austin Toney, Ryan Turner, Emily Wilson
12th Grade – Scott Bell, Octravious Bess, Carsyn Bolin, Jeremy Bouldin, Andrew Buchanan, Michael Cerjan, Kellie Ford, Najee Gaines Gist, Kayla Heisler, Jordan Hollifield, Jonathan Long, Curtis McNamara, Rebekah Miles, Lyndsey Murphey, Courtney Sanders, Paige Stiles, Taryn Treadway, Mary-Ashton Treece, Destiny Walker “AB” HONOR ROLL – 4th NINE WEEKS 9th Grade – Matthew Absher, Exavier Adams, Carly Barnes, Jennifer Bean, Taylor Boheler. Melissa Bounpheng, Krystin Bowen, Kayla Bridges, Malek Brown, Joshua Brucker, Jonathan Chapman, Jesse Childers, Riley Coleman, Mary Crepps, Geoffrey Dawkins, Carlee Degree, Kevin Dryden, Autumn Ellis, Ashley Faucette, Jensen Fleisher, Jada Francis, Taylor Gilbert, Tess Goode, Bailey Goodson, Jon Grayson, Michael Gunter, Kyerian Hardin, Gregory Hawkins. Carley Head, Wesley Henson, Tatiyana Hopper, Tylor Hoppes, Kassie Horn, Emily Howe, Daisie Hullender, Madison Ingle, Samaya Jarrett, Brittany Jones, Andy Khounmeuang, Ethan King, Adam Kiser, Joseph Korch, Jr., Courtney Lanier, Lindsey Laughridge, Jarrett Ledford, Peyton
Lemons, Jessica Lovell, Brenner Martin, Krystal Martin, Jair McCluney, Hannah McComas, Hunter McPherson, Kiersten Moore, Daniel Parker, Ann Payne, Albert Petty, Adam Pressley, Justin Queen, Shadeah Reid, Jennifer Sanders, Toni Sanders, Cameron Sarvis, Kelly Sarvis, Tara Sikes, Austin Sipes, Nathan Sipes, Carl Skidmore, Eustacia Smith, Mikayla Smithson, Victoria Spencer, Emma Stewart, Zakery Stewart, Chase Stirewalt, Mikayla Stuart, Jordan Sweezy, Melissa Sweezy, Courtney Teague, Krisleigh Thompson, Samantha Thompson, Tiffani Thompson, Stevette Tomberlin, Taylor Wade, Anna Waters, Annette Waters, Jonah Williams, Robin Williams, Taylor Williams, Cederick Wilson, Will Wilson, Destiny Wood 10th Grade – Mikayla Absher, Tyanna Adams, Lyndsey Baity, Abbigail Barber, Michael Beard, Jared Belcher, Ashley Blanton, Kierston Bowen, Sarah Bradshaw, Jordan Bullins, Batthew Burris, Trevor Capotosta, Taylor Carlan, Erica Carpenter, Jose Cortez Galvan, Robert Costner, Aaron Cotton, Emily Crouse, Ashley Curry, Mary Dellinger, Tory Dover, Martina Edwards, Derek England, Michael Falls,
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Mayoral, Samantha Varnadore, Chelsea Velez, Tifton Watson, Duncan West, Austin Willis, Eula Wilson, Ashten Wray 11th Grade – Sarah Adams, Yasmine Adams, Tompthy Ausburn, Alexander Austin, Alec Barrett, Dylan Beaver, Deja Black, Sarah Blalock, Nicholas Bolin, Nina Bounpheng, Brittani Bridges, Ian Brooks, Cameron Bullock, Kaitlynn Cannon, Chandler Champion, Tori Chase, Hannah Christenbury, John Clay, Melissa Crouse, Anita Diaz, Keenah Dimetros, Wynter Ellis, Mason Fleisher, Elaina Francis, Makayla Gibson, Terrell Goode, Adrienne Green, Alex Grooms, Robert Gunter, William Healey, III, Kahlil Hopper, Cameron Hord, Jonathan Jackson, Phillip Jones, Nicholas Lease, Donnie Malaythong, Hannah Maples, Jacob Miller, Dallas Myers, Nathan Nash, Megan Neely, Octavia Nixon, Jordan Owens, Mitchell Peeler, Jordyn Peterson, Mekeijah Pettis, Elizabeth Petty, Christopher Philbeck, Madison Pillado, Brittany Poeng, Becca Robinson, Mary Robinson, Betzaira Saenz, Taylor Sanders, Leah Scruggs, Calan Sherrin, Molly Short, Destinee Smith, Jonmark Smith, Taquisha Smith, Joshua Sty-
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South Dakota crash - a year later (Ed. Note- MSgt. Tracie Rankin, niece of former Herald staff writer Alan Hodge, was with the Guardsmen who had originally gone to South Dakota to fight fires. She has been assigned to one of the survivors from Boiling Springs of the C130 that crashed there last year killing four crew members. Hodge, now Editor of the Herald’s sister newspaper. Banner-News, interviewed Rankin who took part in the dedication of the markers honoring the aircrew of the firefighting C130.) By Alan Hodge Alan.bannernews@gmail.com
When North Carolina Air National Guard MSgt. Tracie Rankin of Stanley went to South Dakota recently to take part in the dedication of markers paying tribute to the aircrew of a firefighting C130 that crashed there last year killing four crew members, including Maj. Joe McCormick of Belmont and M/Sgt. Joseph Cannon who has family in Kings Mountain, and injuring two others, including Sgt. Josh Marlowe of Cleveland County, it was like dĂŠjĂ vu all over again. A member of the NCANG 145th MAW based at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, Rankin was with the group that had originally gone to South Dakota on the firefighting mission. “One year ago, on June 30th, our unit was preparing to leave for Colorado Springs with two airplanes equipped for fighting forest fires and one airplane to carry the support personnel from Maintenance, Operations and Logistics,â€? Rankin said. “I was going on the trip in a supply/logistics role, to support the Maintenance personnel with aircraft parts if needed. Once we arrived in Colorado Springs,
we were told the next day we would move to Cheyenne, Wyoming because the fires were getting worse in that area. On July 1, 2012 we moved to Cheyenne and MAFFS 7 and 8 were flying on some fires, on the evening of July 1st is when MAFFS 7 went down in South Dakota, killing four airmen. After receiving news of the crash, I was ask to become a FLO (Family Liaison Officer) for one of our survivors and his family, so I moved to South Dakota on July 2nd and remained there until the survivor was able to be flown back to Charlotte.� The survivor and family that Rankin was assigned to is Josh Marlowe from Boiling Springs. Over the past year since the crash, an effort by Custer County Chronicle publisher Charles Najacht as well as US Forest Service and National Guard folks saw the construction of two informational and commemorative markers near the C130 crash site explaining what happened and featuring images of the crewmen who were killed. The markers were dedicated on July 1 with a solemn ceremony. Rankin made the trip back to where she had been last year. “The last time I was in South Dakota were the days following the crash, spending several days at the Rapid City hospital where our two survivors were taken to recover to the point where they could be returned to North Carolina,� she said. “There were so many people who helped with anything we needed, from making hotel reservations, driving families around, food deliveries, and being there ‘just in case’, it was absolutely amazing. So going back to South
Dakota a year later was an emotional trip, the visit to the crash site was a very somber experience, a few of the families were there visiting the site as well, when we hiked the almost five miles round trip. A few Forest Service and military personnel were there to explain what they saw and experienced a year earlier, we were able to see the markers, trees and ravine where the plane came to rest. It was almost overwhelming at times. On 1 July the families of those able to attend and the group from Charlotte joined the South Dakota Forest Service, National Guard, Ellsworth AFB military personnel and local politicians to witness the unveiling of the roadside interpretive site that displays the MAFFS 7 mission and the pictures of those who were killed. The service at the Forest Service Interpretive Site was a wonderful tribute to the sacrifice of the men who were killed
and to the survivors as well. The ceremony gave thanks and praise to both states for their role in the firefighting and the support to those in the aftermath.� Though the trip back to the tragic scene of a year ago was trying, Rankin is glad she did it. “I am thankful I was able to make the trip to South Dakota to visit the crash site and the roadside memorial service,� she said. “There is rarely a day that goes by that something doesn’t remind me of the tragedy one year ago, I do miss so much the friends I lost in the crash. I keep the families and friends of those affected by MAFFS 7 in my prayers and hope each passing day helps in their healing process. I am very thankful for our two survivors, prayers also go out to them as they continue to heal and recover from their injuries.�
MSgt. Tracie Rankin.
Photo by MSgt. Tracie Rankin
This photo shows where the NCANG C130 aircraft that crashed last year in South Dakota fighting wildfires came to a stop. Rankin and others hiked five miles to the site to pay respects to the aircrew that were killed or injured in the accident.
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Kelly, McGill receive Diamond Jubilee Awards Two Kings Mountain Masons â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Clayvon Kelly and Norman F. McGill, Jr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; were honored recently with Diamond Jubilee Awards by Fairview Lodge 339 AF&AM. The certificates and pins presented to Kelly and McGill on July 11 and July 12 by Masons Toney Wells and Jim Medlin represent 60 years of membership in the Masonic Lodge by the well-known Kings Mountain residents. The white gold medal, cast in the form of a circle, a symbol of unity, is embroidered with blue, the colors of the heavens. It signifies the lasting qualities of friendship to those who are linked together by the permanent chain of sincere affection found in the fraternity of Freemasonry. Upon its face is imprinted the seal of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of North Carolina, and at the bottom of the circle are the words â&#x20AC;&#x153;60 years.â&#x20AC;? Around the border of this award is a beautiful laurel wreath. At the apex of the Masonic compasses is a diamond in focal significance of this memorable occasion. Said Medlin, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freemasonry teaches a proper reverence, respect and veneration for age, because the fraternity recognizes in the passing of the years an inevitable increase in knowledge. These years of life have a further significance when they have been spent in the service of the downtrodden and in a life dedicated to the uplifting of humanity, the service of those who walk the paths of life in brotherly love and friendship and to the glory of God. The fraternity of freemasonry looks to age for wisdom and upon wisdom Freemasonry builds the walls of each of its laudable enterprises. Clavon and Norman are beautiful and perfect examples of men who have shared their lives in helping distressed elder individuals and children who need a home and family care and Fairview Lodge honors them for continued, dedicated, uninterrupted 60 years of dedicated service.â&#x20AC;?
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What it was Saturday was a Zombie Walk sponsored by the YMCA and Mauney Memorial Library and everyone who donated a book to the local library was made up as a zombie and paraded at noon from Mauney Library to Patriots Park â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all in the name of a good cause and a feature of the ongoing Summer Reading program. Participants said the adult/teen program â&#x20AC;&#x153;was a blast and fun.â&#x20AC;?
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