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Wal-Mart construction underway DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
Practice begins Mountaineers will host opening pre-season game Tuesday. See the story on page 8A
As workers stepped through thick mud Monday, a crane arrived at the entrance of the WalMart project site to install the massive air-conditioning unit that will cool the new retail store. Elsewhere on the site, about a dozen sub-contractor crews worked to set up utility hookups, pour concrete and lay the plumbing. The shell of the building that will be the future home of the city’s first Wal-Mart is completed, according to those familiar with the construction taking place in the shopping center at the corner of Hwy. 74 Bus. and Phifer Rd. Around the site and outside of the buildings, myriad projects are at various points to completion, including gas and sewage work, electrical hookups and, workers say, continuous clean-up and groundwater runoff tasks to keep in compli-
Crews are seen tackling a project at the site, which is still partially muddy from recent rains, are seen at the rear of the new building Monday afternoon. Photo by Dave Blanton
ance with state and federal environmental regulations. Workers admit that an unusually rainy summer (Friday’s downpours gave the area three inches) has
slowed things up a bit. But they also say they’re trained to work around inclement weather, and, despite the rain, the project is still on schedule.
“No excuses� is a phrase one hears in and around the site. The 40,000 square-foot WalMart, which will be tucked back See WAL-MART, 7A
City signs first dark fiber customer ELIZABETH STEWART
Above: Kings Mountain High football player Bryan Sanders squirts water on his head to help cool off during Monday morning practice.
Sunny forecast Cleveland County, N.C. high on solar energy lists DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
There’s a silent engine that is almost constantly churning in Kings Mountain. Two vast solar farms that together encompass about 60 acres are helping put Cleveland County at the top of the list of N.C. counties investing in solar energy in the last several years. Cleveland County ranks 7th among North Carolina’s 100 counties for solar energy investment since 2007, according to the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association. The county’s part equates to $58.3 million. Neighboring Gaston County isn’t far behind, ranking 16th on the list and drumming up more $30 million in new investments in the same time period. The rural Robeson County, in the southeastern part of the state, and Davidson County, which sits about 50 miles northeast of Mecklenburg County, top the list at the No. 1 and No. 2, respectively. Catawba County is third with nearly $129 million in investments in that segment of the renewable energy business. The Tar Heel State in general can brag a See FORECAST, 7A
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STI/Kings Plush is Kings Mountain's first customer of dark fiber. R. John Kay, STI President, signed a five year lease Monday morning. Kings Mountain is only the fourth city in the state to embark on a project to sell dark fiber, offering it to industry to enable transmission capacity between customer locations. STI/Kings Plush will connect its main office on Marie Street to warehouses on Mitchell Street and Floyd Street and to the Data Room at the city's Public Works department on N. Piedmont Avenue, a total installation of 1.25 miles. Electric utilities has already installed fiber optics in all city buildings except the offices at city-owned Moss Lake.
Fiber optics became a talking point with city leaders two years ago. It’s a communication tool that saves telephone costs to customers. Dark fiber refers to unused fiber-optic cable. Often times companies lay more lines than what's needed in order to curb costs of having to do it again. The dark strands can then be leased to a commercial and/or industrial customer who wants to establish optical connections among its own location. Energy Director Nick Hen-
dricks said in a presentation to city council recently that the next step for the city is to take inventory of the fiber in stock, train current linemen on how to install it, solid-
ify the contracts for slicing needs and market to attract more customers. Hendricks said no additional staff will be needed until the program grows.
R. John Kay, seated, President of STI of Kings Mountain, signs a five year lease with the City of Kings Mountain as its first customer of dark fiber use and rack space for storage of fiber optics as Mayor Rick Murphrey looks on. Photo by Lib Stewart
Senior center project moving forward A resolution that asks the Local Government Commission in Raleigh to approve financing of the $1 million plus renovation/expansion project at the city-owned H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center was approved by city council last Tuesday. Once the LGC gives the green light to the project it will be full speed ahead for the beginning of construction work. It
is expected to be completed within six months. Council awarded the financing to BB&T at an interest rate of 1.90% over an eight year period. Bid requests were sent to 13 financial institutions by finance director Beverly Moschler. Two responded, including Fidelity Bank with interest rate of 2.75%. The general contract award
Legislature OKs $100k grant for senior center campaign Ward 5 city councilman Rick Moore called the Herald this week to report that the N.C. Legislature had okayed a $100,000 grant to the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center's “Building for the Futures� campaign.
“Call Tim,� Rick said. Tim is five-term N.C. Representative Tim Moore and Rick's son. Not only did the senior center get a grant for its building fund but the Earl Scruggs See GRANT, 7A
went to Holden Building Co., the low bidder at $988,450. Other bidders were Pinnix, Inc., $1,038,850; Crescent Construction Co., $1,046,210; Moss-
Marlow Building Co., Inc., $1,047,746 and Morrison Construction Co., $1,286,650. Stewart-Cooper-Newell is See SENIOR CENTER, 7A
New hours for city parks The city is posting new hours of operation at the city's playgrounds, walking tracks and other recreational facilities, and by ordinance adopted last Tuesday will enforce them. Signs are going up at all the facilities. The ordinance states: “no person or persons shall be upon the premises which are the Mayor Rick Murphrey Children's Park playground area on Cleveland Avenue, Davidson Park on Sims Street, Patriots Park on Gold Street between the hours of 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. unless an authorized event shall be occurring.
''No person or persons shall be upon the premises of the walking track adjacent to the YMCA on Cleveland Avenue or the walking track located on King Street between the hours of 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. unless an authorized special event shall be occurring or if such purpose or purposes for being there be a use for walking or exercising for which those two facilities are so designated. "Any person or persons found upon the aforementioned premises during the aforementioned hours shall be a trespasser."
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■MEDITATION When it was evening, the disciples came to [Jesus] and said, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.� Jesus said to Josh Tucker Pastor them, “They need not go St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church away; you give them something to eat.� They replied, “We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish.� And he said, “Bring them here to me.� Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And all ate and were filled; and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. Matthew 14: 15-20 Grace to you and peace from God our Father,
our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Amen. We’ve all been there – those moments of terror when we feel like we do not have enough. It’s those times when we feel lost and helpless as we realize we do not have enough food to feed a big family; enough time to finish an important task; or enough money to pay bills. It’s been my experience that in those times when I have been without what I’ve needed; when I’ve felt lost and so helpless, God in his grace and mercy provided exactly what I needed. And I hope you’ve had that same experience, too. To have a similar experience we must change our mindset, our worldview from a model of scarcity to a model of abundance. The disciples had to make this type of change in their focus in this text from the feeding of the five thousand in Matthew’s gospel. We see their worldview of scarcity, “we have nothing here but five loaves and two fish.� We see how their focus is on the logistical nightmare that they are a part of as they stand before the poor and needy crowd. It has gotten late; this devoted crowd has followed Jesus all day, soaking in his every word and
watching as he has healed their people; and now these people are hungry and the disciples know that the little amount of food they have will not be enough to feed these more than 5,000 people. But Jesus does something miraculous, perhaps much more miraculous than multiplying the bread and fish – Jesus brings the focus of his closest friends from scarcity to abundance. Jesus commands the disciples to bring what food they had to him, he blesses it and breaks the bread and gives it to the disciples to distribute to the crowd. Immediately, the disciples saw the mindset of abundance that Jesus had and immediately, the disciples were a part of the miracle as they saw that all ate and all were filled and there were leftovers. The disciples lost their focus of scarcity, “we have nothing here but five loaves and two fish,� and gained their focus of abundance, “thank you God for feeding your people.� This day and always, may we view all that God has bless us with as abundance rather than scarcity. May we always feel God’s presence with us, providing for us that which we need. Amen.
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH, located at 1009 Linwood Rd., Kings Mountain, will be conducting a “Back to School Camp� on Friday, Aug. 15, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The theme this year is “Gangway to Galilee – Amazing Grace Adventures,� where participants will take a trip to the “seaside.� Classes will be held for ages 2-4, 5-8 and 9-12. Join us as we have a bible study, crafts, music, recreation, worship and snacks. For more information, contact Sandra B. Wilson at (704) 7396515. PEOPLES BAPTIST CHURCH, 1010 Groves St., will sponsor a free car, truck and bike show Saturday, Aug. 16, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Entertainment, food, and prizes will be featured. The public is invited.
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Church Service Directory 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 AME 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: Central United Methodist 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
True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764
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Unity AME Zion Church 948 Unity Church Road 704-228-0328
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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 704-739-9230
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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Casino protesters hold demonstration DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
In its most head-on challenge to date, a local group that has mounted a vigorous and public opposition to a proposed Catawba Indian Tribe casino took to City Hall Tuesday to protest the mayor’s and city council’s support of the development. Under sunny skies and mild police supervision, several dozen members and supporters of the Kings Mountain Awareness Group took to the lawn of the town’s main administrative building on Gold Street where inside the city council was holding its regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Demonstrators sported signs that made their feelings clear: “A House of Cards Will Collapse” “No Casino KM” “Trust God, Not Luck” Demonstrators spoke little in what was conceived as a silent protest, a demonstration that required a permit. Under the guidelines of the permit, which was signed off on by King Mountain Police Chief Melvin Proctor and City Manager Marilyn Sellers, the protesters could not stand on sidewalks or streets and were required to stand at least 15 feet apart. Protest organizers had positioned orange cones for each of the individuals taking part. One of the protestors, Elizabeth Prather, a middleaged woman who stood on the lawn facing Cherokee Street holding a sign that read Pray, not Prey, said she could see no positive impact in Kings Mountain being the home of a casino.
“When I first heard about it, I knew it wasn’t going to be good,” she said, making references to increased rates of alcoholism and sex trafficking that she believes accompany gambling. “It’s an addictive spirit. I’m just trying to represent children.” Nine of the protestors left the demonstration to attend the city council meeting, where they spoke out against the proposed development. Members and supporters of KMAG have repeatedly appeared at council meetings in the last seven months to take to the podium during the public comment session of the meetings. Members of the council have made no reply to them during the course of the meetings, other than to thank them for their comments. The outdoor protest caught the attention of many late afternoon downtown motorists. One man broke the relative quiet of the demonstration early on, shouting “Let’s gamble!” Later, a man driving a scooter yelled “The casino is a good idea!” Anti-casino protesters didn’t answer the passers-by, but did offer their opinions in talking with each other and members of the media, which were represented by several local newspapers and at least one Charlotte TV news crew. “We don’t think there’s a place for a casino, said Thomas Price, who held a sign that read “A House of Cards Will Collapse,” and said he didn’t support staterun lotteries either. “Not just here, but anywhere. It breaks up families.” Price was joined in the
demonstration by his wife and 11-year-old son, the latter holding a sign that simply showed a single playing die with a circle and a line through it. For their part, casino supporters say the Catawba Indian Tribe’s plan to build a casino south of town represents unprecedented economic opportunity for an area still hard-hit by the loss of textile manufacturing and, more recently, an national economic downturn that has sent jobless figures soaring. But those opposing the gaming complex, the fate of which still rests with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, claim that such a ticket to potential economically better times is complicated by moral issues and the uncertainty that regional casinos represent a viable business model. “The Kings Mountain Awareness Group is holding this event to protest the fact that city government is supporting a casino develop-
About 40 people gathered in an anti-casino demonstration outside Kings Mountain City Hall on Tuesday. Photo by Dave Blanton ment project despite examining no research related to the harm that such an addition will bring to the community,” said KGAM spokesperson Adam Forcade. “The group is also protesting the fact the city
council and mayor are proceeding with the project in spite of a huge backlash of citizen opposition. Protestors object to predatory gambling that promotes inequality and unfairness, and members of the group do not believe that a casino
represents what their community stands for.” To learn more visit the group's website at www.nocasinokm.com, follow it on Twitter @nocasinokm, or see its Facebook/ Kings MountainAwareness Group page.
Awareness Group fills council meeting ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
A standing-room-only crowd filled Council Chambers at city hall last Tuesday and spilled into the lobby as 45-50 people representing the Kings Mountain Awareness Group made their voices heard about a Catawba Indian casino proposed at Dixon School Road and I-85. Many of the people had earlier picketed quietly outside with signs in a protest effort against members of council and the mayor who signed a letter of support for the project currently
being decided by the US Department of Interior's Board of Indian Affairs in Washington, DC. Every seat in the Council Chambers was taken and some were standing at the back of the room and out in the foyer to hear members of their group speak for three minutes during the public comment portion of the agenda, renewing their request to council to withdraw their support of a casino. The speakers were timed and Mayor Rick Murphrey called time on most of them, saying, ''with all respect, time is up.” Cynthia Forcade presented council
160 letters from concerned citizens and copies of petitions containing 702 signatures. Although no member of council responded to speakers, the mayor has told The Herald on numerous occasions that council considers the proposed casino/resort project an economic development project that could bring jobs to the area. Charles Carrigan was the only one of nine speakers to speak in favor of the proposed project which he said would bring much-needed jobs to See COUNCIL MEETING, 4A
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â– OBITUARIES University of South Carolina. She is survived by her husband, Greg Kilburn; son, Steve Kilburn; daughter, Catherine Kilburn; mother, Lou Ballew; brother, John Ballew; and her sister-inlaw, Mary Kilburn. Her selflessness, caring nature, and witty sense of humor will always be remembered by her family and friends. The family would like to thank Dr. Steven Madden and the 8th floor Oncology unit of Lexington Medical Center for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or First Presbyterian Church, 111 E. King St., Kings Mountain, NC 28086.
Susan Ballew Kilburn Had a selfless, caring nature
IRMO, SC - Graveside service for Susan Ballew K i l burn, 59, will be held at 1 p . m . Thursd a y , August 7, 2014, in Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville, SC 29609. Susan died on Friday, August 1, 2014. Born in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of Lou Ballew and the late William Charles Ballew of Kings Mountain, NC. She graduated from the
tan, Susannah Morehead Walters and Stevie Allen; a great grandchild, Lexi Allen; two brothers, Butch Yarbrough and Dale Yarbrough; and a sister, Beth Wheeler. Also surviving are her fiancÊ, Buck Covington and her friend of 35 years, Jeannette Deason. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Beverly Hills Baptist Church with Rev. Mickey Briles, Rev. Ernie Walters and Rev. Dwight Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Richmond County Memorial Park. The family will see friends from 6:30 -8:30 pm Wednesday at Carter Funeral Home in Rockingham and at other times at Kevin and Debbie’s home, 127 Pine Ledge Dr., Rockingham. Memorials may be made to Richmond County/Anson County Hospice, 1119 US Hwy 1 N, Rockingham, NC 28379. Condolences may be made online at www.carterfuneral.net.
Jane Yarbrough Morehead An avid motorcyclist Jane Yarbrough Morehead, 75, Rockingham, went to be with her Lord, Monday, August 4, 2014 at Hospice Haven. Mrs. Morehead was born April 12, 1939, in Mecklenburg County, a daughter of the late Tommy B. and Elizabeth Forbis Yarbrough. She was a member of Beverly Hills Baptist Church where she had been active in the XYZ senior citizen’s group and had retired from Cascade’s Industries. She enjoyed her family and had fun in life. She and her late husband Jesse were avid motorcyclists having ridden their motorcycle all across the United States. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Jesse W. Morehead, a precious son, Chris, and a brother, John Yarbrough. Surviving are her children, Tammy Morehead Pattan and husband Kevin of Rockingham, Kevin W. Morehead and wife Debbie of Rockingham; grandchildren, Seth Pattan, Miles Pat-
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Frances Turner Bumgardner KINGS MOUNTAIN - Frances Turner Bumgardner, age 85, resident of Kings Mountain, NC, died July 31, 2014, at Kings Mountain Hospice House. A graveside service was held at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain,Saturday, August 2, at 11 a.m. Rev. Wesley Scott “Slim� Patterson KINGS MOUNTAIN - Rev. Wesley Scott “Slim� Patterson, age 47, resident of Cherryville, NC passed away July 29, 2014 at Kings Mountain Hospice House. A funeral service at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel was held on Friday, August 1 at 2 p.m. Visitation was prior to the service. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain.
Kevin Lamont Wright II Beloved son KINGS MOUNTAIN Kevin Lamont Wright II, age 28 days, resident of 18 Bennett Drive, Kings Mountain, passed away on July 28, 2014, at his home. He was born in Cleveland County, NC. He was preceded in death by his matern a l great grandf a t h e r, J o h n Martin and paternal great grandparents, Luke and Leftina Reinhardt. Survivors include his parents, Kevin Lamont Wright, Sr., Kings Mountain and Jennifer Lynn Martin, Kings Mountain; maternal grandparents John and Donna Martin, Kings Mountain; paternal grandparents Charles Wright, Washington, DC; Virginia Reinhardt, Lawndale, NC; maternal great grandmother Annie Martin, Kings Mountain; maternal great grandmother Della Stroupe, Kings Mountain;
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G.C. BLACK KINGS MOUNTAIN – G.C. Black, 70, a resident of Kings Mountain, passed away Monday, Aug. 4, 2014 at Kings Mountain Hospice House. Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, will be announced by Harris Funeral Home.
New I-85 weigh station under construction Construction is nearing the halfway point for on a new weigh station along Interstate 85 northbound in Gaston County, about three miles east of Kings Mountain. Temporary nighttime lane closures are in place near the new location between the Crowders Mountain Road and Edgewood Road exits as construction on the weigh station progresses. The intermittent lane closures will happen overnight between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. for roughly the next year. To minimize impact to the traveling public, the lane closures will be done at night and only one lane will be closed at a time. The new weigh station will replace an existing station along I-85 northbound at the Catawba River. Large volumes of tractor-trailers use that weigh station and, as they're
exiting, often cause backups along I-85. The new weigh station is designed to fix this problem by providing more room for tractor-trailers exiting the interstate, as well as eliminating any incline on the entry ramps so drivers don't have to accelerate when they're returning to I-85 after being weighed. Once completed, the new weigh station will include: • A 2,100-foot deceleration lane for trucks exiting the interstate to be weighed, which is nearly three times as long as the same lane at the existing weigh station; • Space for five offices, a break room, and a lobby with a vending area for truck drivers; and • In-motion technology that allows some tractor-trailers to be weighed without stopping. The new weigh station is scheduled for completion in November 2016.
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NATIONAL FARMERS’ MARKET WEEK IS HERE! Every time I explore a farmers market, I feel like a kid again. It brings back memories of snacking on sun –ripened grapes in my backyard, or squeezing ripe tomatoes at a farm stand while shopMargot Plonk ping with my mom. Foothills FarmersĘź Market Every market is different, and changes from week to week. It is a vibrant, positive addition to every community that is lucky enough to have one- and Kings Mountain is LUCKY! Our market is full of exploration, conversation, and deliciousness. It sure is for me! USDA is committed to helping all of America’s children, families and communities not only have access to healthy, affordable food, but form positive relationships with these healthy foods. Learn about our special “Market Moolahâ€? program for EBT customers, that can boost their market buying power. Visiting your Kings Mountain Foothills Farmers’ Market offers up a learning experience for all ages. You will be introduced to fresh, local produce; a plethora of tastes, sights, sounds and smells; as well as meet neighbors, farmers and vendors of all kinds- handmade artisan jewelry, soaps, lotions, to name a few. Dave Desmelik from Brevard, NC will be joining us this Saturday at the market to play live music from 10-12. He is quite popular around these parts - come hear why! There will be kid’s activities, drawings for gift baskets, a school supply drive to help local kids, plus the great vendors that are with us every week to share their knowledge and products with you. Come out and see what the Kings Mountain Foothills Farmers’ Market is all about- FARMERS, FOOD and FUN TIMES! In honor of NFMW, we invite you to unleash your inner child and show us and tell us what makes your KM farmers’ market special to you. Write down a memory, enter a photograph, recipe, or share a selfie on our Facebook page! See you on Saturday!
COUNCIL MEETING: sees full house with Awareness Group From page 3A
maternal great grandfather Michael Stroupe, Shelby; brothers Vaden, Abber, Keir, and Kylen; sister Aniyah; aunts Missy, Lavonda, Anitra, Yolanda, and Ashley; uncles Johnny, Dan and David. A funeral service was held at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Saturday, August 2, at 2 p.m., with officiating by Rev. Della Stroupe, Rev. Eddie Russell and Rev. Linda Greene. Visitation was from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, August 2, prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. Memorials may be sent to Levine Children’s Hospital, 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203 or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. A guest registry is available at www.harrisfunerals. com. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain.
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Kings Mountain. “We need jobs and new businesses will come up and down I-85 and it will help Kings Mountain," he said. A common theme among speakers was that they feared a casino would bring the danger of predatory gambling that would endanger children.
''I can't support a government that finds gambling acceptable," said Rev. Scott Whitney. “Are you going to let these predatory gamblers go after your kids, give an Indian tribe a piece of land in trust and they will make their own laws," said Jim Bishop of Shelby. A teary Ashley Cooper talked about how families
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become addicted to gambling and read scripture from her Bible. “I care about the future of Kings Mountain. We are saying 'no' and you council members should say 'no'," said Tammy Kapoor. “Make a motion and withdraw support of a casino," said Beauford Burton. “Take a stand against a casino," said Karen Clark of Shelby who shared newspaper accounts of a baby dying while waiting for a mother who had gone into a casino. ''Say no to retract your support," said Gloria Clark of Shelby. She asked, “how will the children of Cleveland County benefit from a proposed casino/resort while mom, dad, grandma and grandpa squander their last dollars in a gambling ma-
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chine? How can we remain silent and watch our neighbors, friends and family members become entrenched in this wicked trap," she asked. Council Chambers emptied quickly after the presentations but people were invited by the mayor to remain to hear about potential grants and other projects to benefit the community. KMPD Captain Jerry Tesseneer closed the door of the council chambers to keep out noise from the lobby as the majority of those in the meeting began to leave. Several people in the KM Awareness Group stayed to hear the business of the meeting and said they would remain until after the board came out of executive session after discussing a legal matter.
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Martins to celebrate 25 years of marriage Donald and Penny Martin will celebrate their 25th anniversary on Tuesday, Aug. 12 by accompanying their two daughters, Katherine and Rebecca, back to college. Rebecca will be a junior at Appalachian State University and Katherine will be enrolling at Queens University to complete her degree work. Penny Blue, daughter of the late Ted and Jenny Blue, and Don Martin, son of Jane Martin and the late Donald Martin Sr., were high school sweethearts and married after Penny's graduation from Kings Mountain High School in 1989. Both were active in the KMHS choir and chorus and Don was active in auto mechanics. The wedding took place at the Kings Mountain Depot. Magistrate Jimmy Dickey offi-
Jessica Lynn Sprouse and Anthony Thomas Dalton
Sprouse, Dalton to wed Sept. 20 Arthur and Patty Sprouse of Kings Mountain announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Lynn Sprouse, to Anthony Thomas Dalton, son of Kenneth Dalton Jr. and Lilia Dalton of Kings Mountain. The bride-to-be, granddaughter of Claudine Cobb and the late Donald Cobb and Jeanette Owens and the late Albany McKeehan, is a 2009 graduate of Kings Mountain High School and a 2012 graduate of Western Carolina University with a B. S. degree in Business Administration Management. She is currently at WCU pursuing a Master's degree
in Human Resources. She is employed as Human Resources Generalist at Barnet Polymers LLC in Duncan, SC. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Kenneth Dalton Sr. and Lilian Dalton. A 2009 graduate of Kings Mountain High School, he received his degree in Physical Education from Western Carolina University in 2012 and is an EC teacher's assistant at North Shelby School. The wedding will take place September 20, 2014 at Boyce Memorial ARP Church in Kings Mountain.
Baldor awards scholarships Jane Hamrick, a graduate of Crest High School, and Lauren Strickland, a graduate of Rutherford High School, have been awarded scholarships from Baldor Electric Company for the 2014-15 school year. Baldor recently awarded $171,000 in scholarships to children of Baldor employees.
ciated the ceremony. Martin, who graduated from KMHS in 1988, served in the US Army for 26 years, deployed both to Iraq and Afghanistan. He is recipient of the Bronze Star and other service medals. A former patrolman in the Kings Mountain Police Department, he remains on active reserves. He is also a former Cleveland County deputy sheriff. “Twenty-five years and two beautiful daughters later, I love seeing my wife first thing in the morning and last thing at night,� said Martin, wishing his wife a happy silver anniversary. Mr and Mrs. Donald Martin on their wedding day Aug. 12, 1989
Allison Maddox named KM city clerk graduates
Caleb Edward Allison, 19, has recently graduated basic training for the US Navy at Great Lakes, Illinois. He is the son of Angela H. Etters and stepdad John L. Etters and Roy Edward Allison. He is the grandson of Eddie and Ann Huffstetler of Myrtle Beach, SC, Ann Allison of Kings Mountain and Edward Allison of Shelby. He has a younger sister, Ava Etters, and an aunt Kim Huffstetler of Charlotte.
Lynda Maddox says she looks forward to working with city staff and citizens of Kings Mountain in her new position as City of Kings Mountain city clerk. Mrs. Maddox, wife of John Maddox, began her career as legal assistant/paralegal for several law firms in Charlotte and Greenville, SC before moving to Kings Mountain from Charlotte with her family in 1991. She worked for 21 years with her husband and was coowner/office manager for Southern Textile Sales. She came to work with the City of Kings Mountain in 2007 as receptionist/administrative assistant and was later promoted to deputy city clerk. The Maddoxes have two children, Adam and Kelly and three grandchildren, Reagan, Bryson and Jaxon. A graduate of South
Lynda Maddox, city clerk for the City of Kings Mountain, takes the oath of office from Mayor Rick Murphrey during the recent city council meeting. Mrs. Maddox, deputy city clerk, was promoted by City Manager Marilyn Sellers to the new position. Photo by Ellis Noell
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College in Legal Administration. Mrs. Maddox enjoys oil painting and spending time with family.
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser VBS starts to benefit Taylor Haraszkiewicz Sunday A fundraiser to assist recuperating cancer patient Taylor Haraszkiewicz with medical expenses will be held August 15 at First Baptist Church. Spaghetti dinner consisting of spaghetti, salad, bread (and beverage if dining in) will be served from 4:30-8 p.m. Takeout orders will also be available. A bake sale will feature cakes and other homemade goodies. Pre-sale tickets are available from Marie Jackson at Body Junction or call 704-751-6440; Margot Plonk, Kings Mountain Farmers Market 704-473-1625 and Colby Brown 704751-6440.
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Get your ticket for a chance at $10,000! One ticket holder will win $10,000 and one in five will win a fabulous door prize at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum-sponsored “Tracks Through Time,'' the 11th annual reverse raffle and auction on Saturday, Sept. 13, at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center on E. King Street in Kings Mountain. Each $100 raffle ticket (and
sometimes two guests split a ticket price) provides dinner for two guests and a chance to win prizes and have a nice evening out with friends at a fun and festive event. Ticket holders do not have to be present to win the grand prize of $10,000. Whether you want to start your Christmas shopping early or you are looking for that one-of-a-kind item
for yourself or a loved one, be sure to check out both the Live & Silent Auctions from stunning handcrafted jewelry to sports memorabilia signed by your favorite players. An array of delicious home-baked cakes will also be up for auction. Kings Mountain Historical Museum is currently asking local business owners to showcase their
business while supporting the Museum by sponsoring the event or by donating auction items and door prizes. The Museum is recognized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit tax-exempt organization; donations are tax deductible. For sponsorship and prize updates, please visit www.kingsmountainmuseum.org/a nnual-fundraiser.html
Benefit cornhole tournament A benefit cornhole tournament to help a stroke victim pay medical expenses will be held Saturday, Sept. 6, at 10 a.m. at the Kings Mountain Walking Track on Cleveland Avenue. This is a one-day doubleelimination tournament and registration will be at 10 a.m.
FORECAST: sunny as Cleveland County sits high on solar energy list From page 1A little, too. It was listed number one in growth in solar energy investments in 2013, leapfrogging from 20th place just 10 years ago. California is the country’s top solar energy producer. In overall business, North Carolina ranks about 10th overall. Industry insiders credit a couple of main reasons for the bloom in solar power in the state. One is political: The N.C. legislature started providing tax credits in 2002. Another reason has to do with the slackening in the number of tobacco farms in the central and eastern N.C., which have freed up property owners to look at other options. Another big reason why solar power plants are attracted to North Carolina has to do with the climate here. In short, it’s a sunny state that isn’t too hot. (Energy production from solar panels falls off slightly in extreme heat, such as the kind of desert heat that visits many western states like Arizona and New Mexico). Kings Mountain’s largest solar farm is located on Dixon Dairy Farm Rd., a few miles southwest of downtown. Built in 2011 and operated by Strata Solar, a Chapel Hill-based company, it covers 37 acres. The site is unmanned. Instead, Strata Solar employees a roving crew of workers who tend to its properties throughout the year, trimming vegetation,
An aerial view of Kings Mountain’s largest solar farm located on Dixon Dairy Road. The company that operates the 37-acre site is developing a second site on Long Branch Road. cutting grass and making repairs as needed. In North Carolina and the nation, solar power is one of the most growing businesses in the last 30 years, according to Blair Schooff, Strata Solar’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. His company and others like it have been busy building not just farms, which sell energy to utilities, but also packing the roofs of major retailers like Wal-Mart and Lowe’s with panels that the stores use to cut their own power bills. Solar power, which dates back to the late 19th century and enjoyed a boom in the U.S. in the 1970s, has become a brighter option for large companies, homeowners and power companies as the price of coal and oil have steadily increased. In the last 10 or 15 years, the rise in
solar power has also been helped by falling prices in solar equipment. Schooff said that Strata Solar, which employs about 150 people, does business in seven states, including Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia and Tennessee, but it is most focused right now on its home state. “North Carolina is our bread and butter,� he said, adding that the company is currently developing another site on Long Branch Rd., south of town near Grover. That site, like the one at Dixon Dairy Rd., will contract with Duke Energy to provide the utility giant with power. The City of Kings Mountain, an energy co-op, is a Duke Energy customer that then retails the power to its own customers. The Charlotte-based Entropy Solar Integrators oper-
ates the second largest solar power farm in Kings Mountain. Encompassing about 22 acres, its farm lies just off of Hwy. 161 past the I-85 interchange. Built in 2010, it also contracts with Duke Energy. Both farms employ fixed panels, meaning they don’t swivel or rotate to track the sun’s most direct rays. What makes a locale feasible for a solar farm? “Topography dictates panel density on any given site,� said Strata Solar’s Schooff, adding that companies like his don’t grade the land. Open pastures with no trees are ideal. The equipment – typically just rows and rows of solar panels – are then posted into the ground and cement foundations are generally not used. “We don’t grade and we don’t add implements (foun-
SENIOR CENTER: project moving forward From page 1A architect for the project, spearheaded by a 16-member “building the future� campaign steering committee which sought funds for the project. The 17,000 square foot expansion will add new space for a multi-purpose meeting room, exercise room, com-
puter lab, nutritionist office, storage space, new rear lobby area, two new restrooms in back of the building, a covered rear entrance. Existing space will be renovated to accommodate counseling offices, and doubling of space for a billiard/game room, a sport popular with senior citizens. City officials have said that many
rooms for senior programs are now stretched because of rapid growth. The senior population is expected to grow 25% in the next seven years and 100% within the next 17 years. An expanded lunch program will also allow the center to prepare and serve meals in-house and increase food services for use of conference facilities.
GRANT: legislature OKs $100k for senior center campaign From page 1A Center in Shelby received a $250,000 grant. “These funds will undoubtedly help contribute to the growth and success of our county," said the Representative. “This grant will go a long way in making these much-needed improvements,'' said Mayor Rick Murphrey who also was elated with the grant announcement. The mayor said the city is still accepting donations to fund the $1.2 million expansion and appreciates every donation. “We hope to have the groundbreaking for the expansion in September,'' he said. Moore said that with a $21.1 billion budget behind
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them, legislators hope to wrap up remaining loose ends this week. The House was back in session today (Wednesday.) Rep. Moore-R, Cleveland County, Rules Committee chair, said there had been many crucial components of the budget which the governor is expected to sign, including: - A priority of this short session was to increase teacher pay and to provide all state employees with pay raises. The budget gives teachers an average raise of 7 percent, the largest monetary raise in state history. It
is estimated that North Carolina will move from 46th to 32nd in national teacher pay rankings. Additionally, classroom teacher funding is increased by $85.3 million to reduce class size in K-3. -Teacher assistant positions were preserved and superintendents were given the flexibility to tailor classroom spending to their district's needs. -The budget does not reduce eligibility for Medicaid and does not eliminate school nurse positions. The state budget also includes $1 million to expand the medical examiner's office. An
additional $2.2 million is allocated to increase mental health crisis services. Last year Moore said the General Assembly passed House Bill 998, the “Tax simplification and reduction act,� which he said decreased state income taxes, putting more money in the pockets of all North Carolinians. This year he praised the legislature for being able to raise wages of state employees without raising taxes. “We need jobs and that is my big goal to help bring jobs to our state and to Cleveland County,'' he added.
dations or other buildings),� he said in a recent interview. “When we leave, we leave nothing behind.� Contracts with landowners usually are for 15 years at a minimum, said Schooff, and land lease rates fluctuate a lot from region to region and declined to give a range
of figures that solar companies pay per acre of land use. Is solar power generation as good on a bright, sunny day as it is on a cloudy, rainy one? The short answer is not quite. “They’re not as productive in cloudy weather, but they’re far more productive than people think,� Schoof said. “It’s between 50 and 75 percent (of optimum output) on a very cloudy day.� If the solar energy business appears to be on the uptick, public opinion about the once obscure segment seems to be climbing, too. The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association conducted a survey of 803 registered voters in the state and found that 83 percent of respondents think state and local leaders should seek more renewable energy sources, including solar, to provide customers and businesses with affordable energy.
WAL-MART: construction about half-way complete From page 1A road, will face Hwy. 74 Business. Cleveland Contracting, out of Cleveland, Ohio, is the general contractor for all phases of the project. Although Wal-Mart, the world’s largest retailer with nearby locations in Gastonia, Shelby and Cherryville and 9,000 locations worldwide, hasn’t announced an open date for the new store, those familiar with the project and a number of city officials have said they expect it to be open for business in time for Thanksgiving. Last week, residents could see workers putting a roof on the building. Behind the scenes, other crews were prepping the foundation for concrete to be laid. The evolving construction required site managers to seal off the oft-visited WellFargo ATM in recent weeks. It has now been re-opened to the public for the time being, though workers say it may be blocked again in the coming months. Next week, connecting
the future retail store to gas, sewer and electrical lines will continue, as well as further coordinations with the City of Kings Mountain, which supplies all three. Construction of the new store began with destruction. Demolition crews tore down the long-abandoned WinnDixie space and dug up the old pavement and began grading in March and April. Vincent Carnevale, who works at a convenience store located at Phifer Rd. and Gold St., said he’s been able to keep an eye on the progress of the construction and has seen hundreds of workers stop in for cold drinks throughout the day. “I guess it’s a good thing for Kings Mountain,� he said. “I hope it doesn’t hurt local jobs.� The new Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market will be a scaled-down version of the chain’s larger stores with a focus on grocery and produce products. It’s expected to employ about 100 people, Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey said recently.
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Mountaineers host North Gaston Tuesday at Shu Carlton Stadium Kings Mountain High’s football team will host the North Gaston Wildcats in their first pre-season scrimmage Tuesday, August 12 at 7 p.m. at Shu Carlton Stadium. Admission is $5. The gate receipts will be divided between the Mountaineers and Wildcats. The Optimist Club Pop Warner football program will be selling concessions. The Mountaineers officially opened preseason practice Friday, August 1 but had to do it indoors as an all-night and all-day rain made the practice fields unplayable. The good thing about opening day was that 112 players showed up, including 52 for varsity and 60 JVs.
“We’re very pleased with the turnout,” said head coach Greg Lloyd. “Everything is going along well. Everybody is doing a good job.” The first hitting session will be Thursday at 8 a.m. “We’re anxious to get going with that,” Lloyd said. The hitting will continue Friday and Saturday, and Monday. Practices will switch to afternoons on August 18 when teachers report for the new school year. The opening day of practice consisted largely of small group sessions in the weight room and mini-gym, Lloyd said. Although the practice fields were still wet, the Mountaineers were able to get out-
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Coach Dustin Morehead works with the defensive line in practice session at Kings Mountain High School.
Kings Mountain football players go through conditioning drills.
side on the second day of practice and have been there since. For Tuesday’s scrimmage, Lloyd suggests that fans bring lawn chairs. He said fans can sit in the stadium bleachers, on the banks or on the sides of the fields. He welcomes the opportunity to scrimmage against the Wildcats, a conference opponent for the Mountaineers when they were in the Big South 3A. “They still run the flex bone,” he said, “and it will be good for us to see that. Then, we will face Polk County the following Friday in the Cleveland County Jamboree. They run a spread.” Lloyd pointed out that several teams in
the SMAC, including R-S Central, Draughn and East Burke, run a version of the flex bone and most teams are now running the spread. Next Tuesday night, North Gaston will loosen up at Carlton Stadium. The Mountaineers will get loose at KMHS and then ride an activity bus to the Central School gym. From there, at approximately 6:45, they will walk to Shu Carlton Stadium (formerly City Stadium), just like the Mountaineers did for practice and games back in the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s. John Gamble Stadium was occupied in 1967. Fans are urged to line Gaston Street to welcome the coaches and players.
Kings Mountain linebackers go through conditioning drills on the second day of football practice Saturday. Because of heavy rains, the players practiced inside on Friday.
Head coach Greg Lloyd talks to a player during Monday morning football practice.
Kings Mountain JV coaches and players gather prior to practice session Monday morning.
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Fall sports teams practice underway Kings Mountain High fall sports teams got a wet start to pre-season practice Friday. All of the teams had to go indoors because of rain, but the men’s soccer team did go outside for the end of their session. “That was a reward for all of their hard work,” said Coach Dan Potter. “We had been in the mini-gym from 6:30 until 8:15. The kids had worked so hard we just went outside for some fun in the rain.” The soccer team has been working out all summer in the wee hours of the morning, but this was the first time they had to go inside. Potter reported having 35 players at different times during summer workouts and 27 on a daily basis. The soccer team is work-
ing toward an August 18 opener with West Lincoln at John Gamble Stadium. Kings Mountain’s volleyball team has been hard at work in Donald L. Parker Gymnasium. The Lady Mountaineers have only three returning varsity players. The Lady Mountaineers will get to see how they do against another team when they travel to Charlotte Latin’s scrimmage Thursday at 11 a.m. JV teams will be in action as well. Saturday, the Lady Mountaineers will host several teams in their annual scrimmage beginning at 9 a.m. in Parker Gym. Only varsity teams will be in action. Kings Mountain opens its regular season on August 18 at East Rutherford.
The Lady Mountaineers’ tennis team opened practice Monday afternoon. Veteran coach Rick Henderson had nine players on hand but several others were expected to come later. Kings Mountain’s opener is August 20 at Burns. The Lady Mountaineers’ golf team will begin practice August 25 at 3:30 at Kings Mountain Country Club. At present, Coach Kevin Moss has only two players, rising seniors Maddison Lutz and Sara Scism. New players are welcome. Students trying out must have a current physical on file at KMHS. Persons interested may contact kemoss@clevelandcountyschools.org
Kings Mountain assistant soccer coach Ted Trahan works with a group of players during Monday morning practice session.
Kings Mountain High tennis coach Rick Henderson hits balls to players on the first day of fall practice Monday at the KMHS court.
Athletic passes on sale at KMHS
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Kings Mountain High soccer players go through drills Monday at the new soccer field at Kings Mountain Intermediate School.
Kings Mountain High School athletic passes are now on sale in the school office. Passes and prices include: -All-season pass, $30 (admits one to every regular season home football
game. -Student pass, $45 (admits one student K-12 to every regular season athletic event. -All-sports pass, $100 (admits one adult to every regular season athletic event.
-Mountaineer pass, $175 (admits two adults to every regular season athletic event. -Booster Club membership, $20 (includes reserved parking at home football games).
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Dr. George W. Plonk, retired KM surgeon for over forty years. The interview is now on display as part of the ‘Say Ahh!’ exhibit; open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dr. Plonk opens the interview by talkby Adria Focht ing about the doctors Director/Curator that came before him, namely Dr. James An oral history interview Wright Tracy, and his featuring Dr. George W. role in founding the Plonk was recently recorded City of Kings Mounat Kings Mountain Historitain. He also decal Museum in conjunction scribes the doctors of with the Museum’s current his childhood. George exhibit, ‘Say Ahh!’ The InPlonk was born in credible Medical History of 1919. He grew up Kings Mountain, and in with nine siblings on honor of Dr. Plonk’s 95th a farm between Kings birthday. Mountain and CherThe interviewer was ryville. Of the ten Scott Neisler, former Mayor Plonk children, all but the of the City of Kings Mounyoungest were born with the tain and current General assistance of a midwife at Manager of radio station home; the last-born son was AM 1450 WGNC. birthed with the assistance of a doctor, Dr. Stokes. This was representative of a regional trend taking place in the first half of the 20th century, towards more accessible profess i o n a l healthcare in rural North Carolina. Dr. Anthony and Dr. Hord were the Plonk’s family doctors, and Dr. Dr. George Plonk, 1964 Plonk recalls that in those Dr. Plonk, the interviedays some fresh ears of corn wee, was Kings Mountain or whatever else was in seaHospital’s first surgeon; he son on the local farms were tended and mended the citioften used as payment to zens of this region as one of those doctors who made its most respected doctors house calls to the people of (Ed. note- A display and oral history of retired Kings Mountain surgeon Dr. George W. Plonk is one of the “Say Ahh!� exhibits open to the public at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum.)
Hospital opened in 1951, and in its early years, surgeons from other hospitals traveled to perform the surgeries conducted there. But in 1957, Dr. Plonk and his wife Margaret decided to return to their hometown, and Dr. Plonk became Kings Mountain Hospital’s first resident surgeon. In the interview, Dr. Plonk explains how the first few years of surgery at Kings Mountain Hospital were challenging. By that point, he and his wife Dr. George Plonk, 1994 had five children, and even though they Kings Mountain. were living in a one-bedDr. Plonk describes the room apartment in his wife’s academic journey that led parent’s house, it was still him to a career in surgery: difficult to make ends meet. from a one-room schoolDr. Plonk still had the ophouse, to Kings Mountain portunity to return to his High School, to the Univer- practice in Raleigh, and he sity of North Carolina at had made up his mind that Chapel Hill, to Jefferson was what he had to do to Medical School in Philadel- support his family. Fortuphia, to the University of nately, a group of concerned Pennsylvania. He recalls the citizens circulated a petition mentors he had through his urging Dr. Plonk to stay in early years of studying and Kings Mountain. Honored practicing medicine that in- by the effort, and by the spired his own caring, com- number of signatures, he depassionate bedside manner. cided to stay, continuing to During WWII, Dr. Plonk practice medicine in Kings served two years in the U.S. Mountain until his retireArmy, including service as a ment in the 1980s. physician in Europe. In the Towards the end of the interview, Dr. Plonk ex- interview, Dr. Plonk diplains how he learned about vulges the details of some of the use of bone screws for his more harrowing and the first time from prisoners memorable surgeries, and of war who had been treated reflects on what he describes with them before they were as a rewarding career as a released back to the Fracture surgeon in his hometown. Ward where he was sta- Dr. Plonk frequently runs tioned. into his former surgical paDr. Plonk recounts the tients around town and reyears following his military ceives expressions of their service, working first in a gratitude – it’s not uncomgeneral practice in Murphy mon for him to hear “I NC for two years , and then wouldn’t be here today if it in Raleigh, NC, from 1952 wasn’t for you.� until 1957. Kings Mountain The interview also re-
Downtown Senior Day Is Great Way to Save! by Ginger Nolen Herndon Downtown Kings Mountain is a great place to shop, and if you are over 60 there is a special day filled with bargains just for you! It’s called Downtown Senior Day and takes place the first Wednesday of each month. (Hey, that’s today!) I was made aware of this on a recent visit to Mike’s Great Finds which is on the corner where Minute Grill was previously. Mike Weaver is the owner and he really does have great finds! Also Nicole Smith has her own business there, The Pace Group of NC. She also runs Lost In Storage which helps to locate family heirlooms and other missing items. It was Nicole’s idea to
have the senior discount day and she mapped out all the stores participating for the Kings Mountain Herald. Of course she and Mike both had great discounts for senior day! The first senior day was June 4th & I was so excited about it I called my friend Jane from Cherryville; she was excited too & we planned to make a day of it. The first thing I did was find the Downtown Senior Day page in my Kings Mountain Herald. Each listing told about their discounts, specials and location. There were 84 downtown area businesses listed! Knowing I wouldn’t have time to hit each and every one I made a plan. With my pink magic marker I made
a big circle around the businesses I mainly wanted to visit; then I made a smaller pink circle around the ones I wanted to visit if I had time. First Jane and I went to Ditto’s Consignment where we both shopped & found great bargains for our homes. Also inside Ditto’s we shopped at Suzy B’s Gifts where I found a perfect baby gift for my one year old great niece. Both of these stores had 15% off for seniors! By then we were hungry and went down to The Sub Factory where we ate lunch at 10% off! Right next door was Chloe’s Boutique where we shopped and received 15% off! Kings Mountain Thrift had 10% off and Trackside Trader Antiques, Furniture & Col-
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lectibles had 15% off! By then we were ready for a snack and went to Sweet House Bakery where we were invited in by the delicious aroma of freshly baked goods. The friendly owner’s special was buy one, get one half price or buy one, get a free lemonade. What a great place to purchase yummy desserts! I encourage all of you seniors to take advantage of all the great bargains and discounts that Kings Mountain’s Downtown Senior Day has to offer. The specials are everything from haircuts to hardware! Why not call a friend as I did & make a day of it? You may be surprised at what Kings Mountain has to offer!
Dr. George Plonk stands in front of Kings Mountain Hospital's original surgical cabinet which is on display at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum. veals many of the profound changes in the field of medicine Dr. Plonk has witnessed over his lifetime. He first saw medical care in Kings Mountain transition from backcountry home medicine to professional doctors making house calls; then he watched Kings Mountain Hospital grow from a 24-bed facility in 1951 to the full service hospital it is today, with 102 beds and state-of-the-art technology. He saw the development of life-saving antibiotics and vaccines, as well as advances in anesthetics, cancer-fighting medicines, and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He still keeps up-to-date of advances in modern medicine. Kings Mountain Historical Museum is extremely grateful to Dr. Plonk for sharing his stories, and to
Scott Neisler and Shelby Camera Video & Photography for their assistance with the production of the oral history interview. As the Museum prepared the ‘Say Ahh!’ exhibit, we felt it was a critical time to capture Dr. Plonk’s unique perspective on Kings Mountain’s medical history. Thanks to exhibit sponsorship from Cleveland County HealthCare System and Ragan and Reba Harper, the Museum was not only able to produce the recording, but also to purchase a new audiovisual setup to display it. The recording will be archived at the Museum and made available to the public for future research and educational purposes. We invite everyone to view the interview during open hours at the Museum from now until the ‘Say Ahh!’ exhibit concludes on October 25, 2014.
Gospel Sing Aug. 17 Charlie Griffin, noted soloist and motivational speaker will be in concert Sunday evening, August 17, at Eastside Baptist Church Kings Mountain (308 York Road). The 6 p.m. concert is open to the public as the Eastside Baptist Church congregation invites you for this special time of worship. A love offering will be received. Charlie is the son of Kyle Griffin and Geneva Johnson of Hudson, NC. Since a teenager, Charlie Griffin has been singing in church, quartets, and special events as well on concert stages. The music was not always gospel. When you talk with him, you will quickly learn of his love
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for jazz, blues, country and even some pop. But it is his love of gospel music that impacts his audiences today. With his music, he also speaks in positive motivational seminars and sales conferences and is a Liberty University theological student. As you listen to the melodies on his projects in person, you hear and understand why music is so endearing to him. “It is music with a positive message that impacts the listener even after the concert has ended,â€? shares Griffin. Pastor Ron Caulder said,''Yes, the journey continues for someone who has been singing for 35 years. And by the signs, Charlie Griffin does not look like slowing down. The enthusiasm is still contagious for the music he shares. The message is still just as vibrant as the day he started. Yes, Charlie Griffin is still making music and enjoying what he does---SING‌sharing the Good News.'' Caulder said the Eastside Baptist Church family is looking forward to this special Singspiration on Sunday evening, August 17th. The church is conveniently off Hwy 74 east, south on hwy 161, church is on the right. From I-85, right on exit 8 onto hwy 161, church on the left. For more information, contact the church office or Pastor Caulder at 704-7398055.
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Classified Ads Home for Sale or Rent MOBILE HOMES AND APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN KINGS MOUNTAIN-Prices starting at $100/week. Call 704-739-4417 or (evening) 704-739-1425. (tfn) Land For Sale LOTS IN GASTON, CLEVELAND, RUTHERFORD and CHEROKEE CO., some with water & septic. Credit no problem, owner will finance with low DP. Call Bryant Reality at 704-5679836 or www.bryantrealty.org. (8/06, 13 ,20 & 27) Wanted to Buy CASH ON THE SPOT! Will buy tools, riding lawn mowers or building full of merchandise, pictures or anything of value. Will also buy musical instruments. Call: 704-300-0827 or 704300-7676. (08/06/14) Yard Sales KM GIGANTIC YARD SALE 205 W. Mountain Street. Sat., Aug. 9th. 7 am – Until. NO CLOTHES. Curio sets, Furniture, Reproduced pistols, tokens, coins and lots more. Dealers, please bring your truck to fill it up. GARAGE SALE – Saturday, August 9th, 7 am – Until at 2311 Fairways Dr. in Cherryville. G E T R I D O F A L L T H AT
STUFF! YARD SALE ADS ARE ONLY $10! GET YOURS IN BY 12pm FRIDAY KM GIGANTIC YARD SALE 205 W. Mountain Street. Sat., Aug. 9th. 7 am – Until. NO CLOTHES. Curio sets, Furniture, Reproduced pistols, tokens, coins and lots more. Dealers, please bring your truck to fill it up. Work Wanted Will sit with elderly, housework, errands, doctor visits. Seven years experience. Call Kelly at (704) 7353087. (8/06/14) Help Wanted DRIVERS: REGIONAL with CDL-A. HOME EVERY WEEKEND! Run only Southeast, Midsouth and Midwest full medical/dental/vision. Call Jim 855842-8501. (8/06 & 13) NOW HIRING for CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS (CNA) in Gaston and Lincoln County. Contact Personal Home Care of NC to apply: 704-732-7021. (8/06, 13, 20, 27, 9/03,10,17, 24/14) DRIVERS: Dedicated Lanes! $2000 Sign-On Bonus! Average salary $60k - $65k. Excellent Comprehensive Benefits! No-Touch get home weekly! 2yrs CDL-A Exp. Call Penske Logistics: 1-855-971-6171. (7/30 & 8/06)
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Legals NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION, BEFORE THE CLERK 13 SP 262, IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF CLAUDE J. MABRY, III, and wife, SUSAN H. MABRY, Mortgagor, to JOHN V. SCHWEPPE, Trustee; JEFFREY A. TAYLOR, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1657, PAGE 2028 FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Mortgagee. Dated December 23, 2009, recorded in Book 1588, at Page 2076, Securing the original amount of $758,930.95 AMENDED NOTICE of FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by CLAUDE J. MABRY, III, and wife, SUSAN H. MABRY, 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 23rd day of July, 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 1:00 p.m. on Thursday the 21st day of August, 2014, 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 Lots No. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 in Block â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;? and Lots Nos. 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77 and 78 in Block â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;? of the Z. V. CLINE, JR. SUBDIVISION on Highway 74, and being located on the South side of U.S. Highway No. 74 By-Pass approximately 3 miles Southeast of Shelby, N.C., as described and contained in a certain map made by G. Sam Rowe, C.E., which map is registered in the Register of Deeds Office of Cleveland County, in Book of Maps 6, at Page 78, reference to which is hereby made for the further description, and being described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a stake, the dividing line between Lots 7 and 8 in Block â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;? of the aforesaid property, the said corner being South 89-40 East 150 feet from an iron stake in the South edge of the N.C. State Highway and Public Works Commission right of way and in the East margin of a 40 foot county road, Perryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corner; and runs thence with the South margin of said right of way, South 89-40 East 275 feet to a stake, the Northwest corner of Lot No. 19; thence with the dividing line of Lots 18 and 19 and Lots Nos. 66 and 67, South 0-20 West 289.9 feet to a stake in the North margin of a 60-foot State Highway; thence with the North margin of said Highway South 85-00 West 301.35 feet to a stake, the Southeast corner of Lot No. 79; thence with the dividing line of Lots 78 and 79, North 0-20 East 165.2 feet to a stake, corner of Lots 78 and 79 and 7 and 6; thence with the rear line of Lot No. 7, South 89-40 East 25 feet to a stake, Perryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Southeast corner; thence with Perryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s line, the same being the dividing line
of Lots 7 and 8, North 0-20 East 150 feet to the place of BEGINNING. Title Reference: Book 1228, Page 2482, Cleveland County Registry. THIS PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: Parcel No. 26131 1450 E Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28152 This sale is made subject to all outstanding and unpaid Cleveland County and any city or town ad valorem property taxes as well as any and all other prior liens, defects and encumbrances involving said property, as well as a Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 27th day of June, 2014. /s/ Jeffrey A. Taylor KMH3620 (8/06 & 8/13/14)
NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CLEVELAND COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 14 SP 186 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF HARDYAL S. SHERGILL and wife, DEBORAH R. SHERGILL, Mortgagors, to C. ANDREW NEISLER, JR., Trustee; WESLEY L. DEATON, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1677, PAGE 2024 MOSIAC VENTURES, LLC, Mortgagee. Dated June 3, 2008, recorded in Book 1554, at Page 347 Securing the original amount of $158,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by HARDYAL S. SHERGILL and wife, DEBORAH R. SHERGILL, 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 9th day of July, 2014, 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 1:00 p.m. on Thursday the 21st day of August, 2014, 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: TRACT ONE: BEGINNING at an iron in the eastern margin of the right of way for South Watterson Street, Grantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corner (Deed Book 1083 at Page 2174) said iron being located South 01 degrees 23 minutes 13 seconds West 79.79 feet from an old iron at the southeast intersection of the rights of way for South Watterson Street and West King Street and running thence with Grantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s line South 88 degrees 53 minutes 05 seconds East 187.50 feet to a poplar tree, Pageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corner (Deed Book 19-I at
Page 599); thence with Pageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s line South 88 degrees 53 minutes 05 seconds East 14.46 feet to an iron; thence continuing with Pageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s line South 01 degrees 20 minutes 46 seconds West 105.91 feet to an iron in Greeneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s line (Deed Book 17-M at Page 837); thence with Greeneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s line North 88 degrees 52 minutes 33 seconds West 201.96 feet to an iron in the eastern margin of the right of way for South Watterson Street; thence with the eastern margin of the right of way for South Watterson Street North 01 degrees 20 minutes 02 seconds East 105.89 feet to the point of BEGINNING containing 0.491 acres according to an unrecorded plat of survey by F. Michael Trammell, Registered Land Surveyor, dated May 24, 1995, for Paramjit Hardyal Singh Shergill. Title Reference: Deed Book 7-V at Page 26 and Deed Book 11-O at Page 284. TRACT TWO: Situated in the Town of Kings Mountain, N.C. and on the East side of Watterson Street, and being what has formerly been referred to as Lots Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 according to a plat made by A.P. Falls, Surveyor for Plonk and Herndon as will appear in Book of Plats 1 at Page 48 of the Cleveland County Registry and More fully described as follow: BEGINNING at an existing iron pin on the east side of South Watterson Street, J.C. McGillsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corner (Book 11O Page 284); thence a line back of the sidewalk N. 01-23-13 E. 79.79 feet to an iron pin set on the south side of W. King Street; thence S. 89-47-55 E. 187.50 feet to an existing iron pin, Pageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corner; thence S. 01-20-46 W. 82.78 feet to an iron pin; thence N. 88-53-05 W. 187.50 feet to an existing iron pin on the east side of South Watterson Street, the point of beginning, as surveyed for John David Grant, Jr. and Kelly Eubanks, by Trammell Surveying and Mapping, Inc., on March 25, 1988. TRACT THREE: BEGINNING at an iron pin in the eastern margin of Watterson Street, said pin being South 0159-20 East 105.93 feet from an iron pin in the eastern margin of Watterson Street, John C. Mcgillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Northwest corner (Deed Book 11-O Page 284) and runs thence with Mcgillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s line South 88-15-14 East 282.66 feet to an iron pin in the Harry E. Page line (Deed Book 11-R Page 181); thence with Pageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s line South 02-37-10 West 67.00 feet to an iron pin, Evelyn P. Hambrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s northeast corner (Deed Book 4-E Page 266); and runs thence
with Hambrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s line South 73-4415 West 142.61 feet to an iron pin, the common corner of Sarah S. Parker and Hambright; thence with Parkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s line North 87-49-48 West 147.42 feet to an iron pin in the eastern margin of Watterson Street; thence with the eastern margin of Watterson Street North 02-30 East 130.00 feet to an iron pin the point of beginning, containing 0.780 acres, as surveyed by David C. Caldwell, Registered Land Surveyor, dated July 11, 1981 for Baxter M. Hayes, Jr. THESE PROPERTIES HAVE THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES: Parcel No. 7287: 101 Watterson St., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Parcel No. 7301: 103 Watterson St., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Parcel No. 7300: 105 Watterson St., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 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 Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 9th day of July, 2014. By: /s/ Wesley L. Deaton, Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 2459, Denver, NC 28037 (704) 489-2491 KMH3621 (8/06 & 13/14)
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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 commissionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; chambers, second floor, County Administration Building, 311 E. Marion St., Shelby. CLEVELAND COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS meets the second Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. in the Board Room of the Board of Elections, 215 Patton Drive, Shelby.
CLUB MEETINGS AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY meets the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 155, E. Gold Street. AMERICAN LEGION POST 155 meets second Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Post on East Gold Street in Kings Mountain. DOUGH MAKERS INVESTMENT CLUB â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Dough Makers Investment Club (for women) usually meets every third Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Edward Jones Office at 307 B East King Street. For information, please contact the Edward Jones Office at 704-7390997 or Esther Plonk, President 704-739-1917. KINGS MOUNTAIN ROTARY CLUB Meets every Thursday, noon, at the Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King St.
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go! and November, all at 3 p.m., and includes light refreshments. Mark your calendar: Sept. 14 - Tom Magnuson, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where the early settlers traveled before 1780â&#x20AC;?; Oct. 12- Dr. Melinda Ratchford will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Titanic-Ship of Dreams;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Nov. 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; John Krebs, â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the Spanish came through in the 1500s.â&#x20AC;? Short field trips planned in October or November. Email Greg Payseur: topgun@shelby.net
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SUPPORT GROUPS AT PATRICK CENTER- First Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. Evening Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Support Group, Neisler Life Enrichment Center, Kings Mountain; first Wednesdays at 10 a.m. depression support group, Patrick Center; second Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. Evening Dementia support group, Life Enrichment Center, Shelby; fourth Tuesdays 6 p.m. Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Support Group, Life Enrichment Center, Shelby; last Mondays at 2 p.m. diabetic support and education, Patrick Senior Center.
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BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets the third Wednesday of the month from 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11:30 a.m. in the Craft Room, sponsored by Gentiva.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLUB â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets the 4th Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, E. Mountain St.
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MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets the 2nd Monday of every month, 9 a.m., at Mountain View Restaurant in Kings Mountain. Contact Carl Morrow at 704-734-0142 for more information. KM KIWANIS CLUB â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 CLUBâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Linwood Restaurant, 805 Cleveland Ave. THIRD TUESDAY MORNING MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLUB meets at 9 a.m. at Mountain View Restaurant. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS: Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Christ the King Catholic Church, 714 Stone St., 6:30 p.m., meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Contact: Mary (704) 482-8690. You may also call the Reach Line & Information at (704) 319-1625, or go to www.oa.org. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for membership. The groups are self-supporting. POSITIVE ATTITUDES WALKING CLUB - There is an open invitation to all Kings Mountain ladies to join the Positive Attitudes Walking Club. The club members walk in various downtown areas of Kings Mountain during lunch hours. An inspirational devotion is provided. For more information call 704-472-4403. COLONEL FREDERICK HAMBRIGHT CHAPTER Daughters of the American Revolution meets monthly for programs. Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence is eligible to join the DAR. For more information on membership or attending our meeting, please contact Loretta Cozart at 704-241-2218. BROAD RIVER GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, 1145 County Home Rd., Shelby â&#x20AC;&#x201C; archives are open every Tuesday night from 6-8 p.m. and also on the 2nd and 3rd Mondays from noon-4 p.m. and 2nd and 3rd Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Presentations at Neal Senior Center in Shelby begin Sept. 14 and will continue October
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SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets every first Tuesday of the month at the KM Art Center (Old Depot), 301 N. Piedmont Ave. Social time is at 6:30 p.m. and the program is at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome.
EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLUBâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, E. Mountain St.
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Mon-Sat 8:00 am - 5:30 pm â&#x20AC;˘ 704-739-4731 110 S. Railroad Ave., Kings Mountain BACKPACK PROJECT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Please bring in non-perishable food items for our backpack project. These backpacks go to students who need a little extra food over the weekend. Suggested items are: individual cereal packs (can be eaten without milk), Pop Tarts, individual prepared dinners (mac & cheese, spaghetti, etc.), fruit cups, applesauce, pudding cups, Beenie Weenies, peanut butter, juice boxes, crackers or cookies. FREE COMPUTER CLASSES taught by Pat Bolte are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center. Emphasis is on individual attention. TAI CHI CLASS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-3 p.m. in Conference Room I. Andrew Baker is instructor of Tai Chi 4 Health & Balance and a donation of $3 per person is requested. Rotating exercises, health lessons, and surprise extras keep it fresh. All donations will go toward purchase of DVDs for the class. NEW BEGINNER LINE DANCES - Beginners Line Dance classes are taught by Archie Cherpak each Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. at the Patrick Center.
nate or for volunteer opportunities. Store Hours: Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. MEMORY BEAR WORKSHOP. Thursday, Aug. 7, 9 a.m. to noon or 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to make a teddy bear out of a loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shirt or other article of clothing. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Space is limited; please call (704) 487 4677 to reserve a space.
KINGS MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM SAY AHH! The Incredible Medical History of Kings Mountain runs until Oct. 25, open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. From doctors and dentists to pharmacies and folk remedies, this exhibit will present a historical overview of all things related to health and well-being in Kings Mountain and surrounding region. The exhibit is proudly sponsored by Cleveland County HealthCare System and Ragan and Reba Harper. Fun, kid-friendly ZOMBIE PREP Saturday, Aug. 9, 6:30 p.m., presented in part-
nership with Mauney Memorial Library summer reading program. Get your tickets for TRACKS THROUGH TIME, the annual reverse raffle and auction, Saturday, Sept. 13, at Patrick Senior Center. Doors open at 5:30 p .m. Visit http:www.kingsmountainmuseum.org/annualfundraiser.html. KM WOMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S club benefit yard sale, Saturday, Aug. 16, 108 E. Mountain St. 7:30 a.m.-noon for $1,000 scholarship for high school senior. Tables will also be available for rent to individuals wishing to sell their own goods. Call 704-4877144.
SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY Kings Mountain Arts Center 301 N. Piedmont Ave. Gift Shop features fine art, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry and wearable art. Ongoing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Offering art and pottery classes, and ongoing art exhibits by local and regional artists. Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10 am.-4 pm; or by appointment contact 704-739-5585 or 704739-2056. August events: a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workshop, ages 6-12, Aug. 4-8 and reception on Friday, Aug. 8. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Fresh Look,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; judged competition and exhibit.
MAUNEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY ROBIN HOOD, the play, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m,. Central United Methodist Church, family program, free to the public. DIVE-IN MOVIE Friday, Aug. 8 and 22 at 6 p.m., Kings Mountain Family YMCA, family program, free and sponsored by the Library. SCRATCH ART Wednesday, Aug. 13,10 a.m. Southern Arts Society at the Depot, Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program, Registration required, call 704-739-2371 option 2. LAST TUESDAY of each month, 5 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Company of Readersâ&#x20AC;? Book Club in Community Room. Open to the public. Have fun and make friends at this unique book club, a gathering of different ages and varied tastes. Read the book of your choice and participate by briefly sharing. GASTON COUNTY Adult Nutrition Program - Spend one hour a month delivering a smile and a hot lunch to the home bound elderly. Help is needed in Bessemer City. To volunteer, call 704-8627676. CHARLOTTE FOLK SOCIETY- second Friday gatherings at 7:30 p.m., family friendly and free at Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Ave., front doors open at 7 p.m., free parking. www.folksociety.org or call 704-563-7080. KATHERINE GORDON CLASSES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Teen Anger Management for teens 14-19 August 7-Oct. 9, 4-5 p.m., 235 S. Battleground Ave., call 704-214-7237 or visit kgordontherapy.com to reserve spot; adult anxiety group classes Aug. 27-Nov. 12 from 4-5 p.m., 235 S. Battleground Ave., Call 704-0214-7237. CHURCH/CAMP MEETINGS - 9th annual Kevin White Camp Meeting Aug. 10-15 at 7 p.m. at Family Worship Center, 1818 Shelby Road, 704-739-7206; Grover Church of God family crusade Aug. 10-13, 6 p.m. Sunday evening, 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Evangelist David Williamson and Team, 201 N. Main St., Grover.
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■ POLICE ARRESTS JULY 28: James L. Farrier, 20, Clover, S.C., larceny and possession of stolen goods, $10,000 bond, secured. JULY 28: Chad D. Williams, 23, Clover, S.C., larceny and possession of stolen goods, $10,000 bond, secured. JULY 30: Jeffrey Currence, 29, Rocky Mount, probation violation, resist, delay and obstruct, $51,000 bond, secured. AUG. 1: Rhonda Ann Bumgardner, 45, 5259 Battleground Ave., larceny, possession stolen goods, $5,000 bond, secured. AUG. 1: Joshua Shane Bumgardner, 40, Gastonia, common law robbery, $10,000 bond, secured. AUG. 2: Dennis Jamar Moore, 28, 1211 Northwoods Dr., assault and battery, criminal summons. AUG. 2: Junius Ray McAfee, 49, 406 Walnut St., intoxicated and disruptive, $5,000 bond, secured. AUG.2: Timothy Johnaton Johnson, 34, 105 Beach Lane, $2500 bond, unsecured. AUG. 2: Dalton Robin Waynette, 44, 510 N. Piedmont Ave., $835 bond, secured. AUG. 3: Larry Dean Hannah. 48, 609 Floyd St., simple assault, $1500 bond, unsecured CITATIONS JULY 30: Justin W. Bearden, 22, 501 Meason Brook Rd., displaying expired registration tag. JULY 29: Marty D. Dawson, Jr., 31, Grover, speeding 80/65 zone, displaying expired registration tag. JULY 30: Sami M. Zanhoue-Elarab, 24, Charlotte, speeding 80/65 zone. JULY 30: Joshua N. Stewart, 25, 108 Hardin Dr., displaying expired registration tag. JULY 31: Desiderio G. Lopez, 28, Winston-Salem,
driving without a license. AUG. 2: Gloria Toms Hopper, 52, Clover, SC, expired tag. INCIDENTS JULY 26: A resident of E. King St. reported a case of obtaining property by false pretenses that led to the theft of $250.42 in U.S. currency. JULY 28: The Dollar General on Shelby Rd. reported the theft and recovery of numerous packs of underwear, socks and T-shirts with a total value of $52. JULY 29: A resident of Manor Rd. reported a case of damage to property that left two mailboxes and another piece of yard equipment damaged. JULY 31: A resident of 1033 Shelby Rd. reported the theft of $54 in U.S. currency, several forms of identification, a wallet and U.S. currency coins of an unspecified value. JULY 31: A resident of W. Mountain St. reported a case of financial identity fraud that resulted in $9,711 in fraudulent credit card charges. JULY 31: Battleforest Apartments, 210 Cleveland Ave., reported damage to a white fence. JULY 31: A resident of W. Gold Street reported a break-in and theft of a number of items. JULY 31: A resident of Roxford Road reported identity theft. AUG 1: Dollar General, Shelby Road, reported shoplifting. AUG. 1: Brown Properties, 114 Raven Easement Circle, reported theft of a stove and refrigerator valued at $1100. AUG. 2: A resident of Edgemont Drive reported communicating threats by a person brandishing a gun and demanding return of property. The incident is under investigation. AUG. 2: A resident of Alpine Drive reported theft
of currency. AUG. 3: A resident of Stowe Acres reported a break-in and theft of three guitars valued at $2,000. AUG. 3: Dollar General, 709 York Road, reported shoplifting. WRECKS JULY 20: Officer H.W. Carpenter said a 2007 Honda operated by Connie T. Clawson, 64, Clover, collided with a 2007 Buick operated by Samuel R. Capps, 82, Charlotte, while both vehicles were in traffic slowed by a police check on U.S. Hwy. 74. The estimated damages to both vehicles were $2,000. JULY 20: Officer J.L. Dee said a 2013 Chevrolet operated by Tyler W. Hilman, 33, Landrum, S.C., left the roadway and flipped over while traveling south on I-85. Estimated damage to the vehicle was $10,000. JULY 25: Officer F.L. Wittington said a 1999 Buick operated by Pamela J. Cantrell, 39, Shelby, left the roadway and struck a utility pole after its driver reported being distracted by a text message on her phone. The estimated damages to the vehicle and the utility pole were $3,500 and $6,000, respectively. JULY 25: Officer J.L. Dee said a 2007 Ford operated by Savannah A. White, 24, Lincolnton, left the roadway while traveling on Linwood Rd. trying to avoid pedestrians. The vehicle consequently struck a fire hydrant. The estimated damages to the vehicle and the hydrant were $1,500 and $2,800, respectively. JULY 25: Officer B.M. Black said a 2008 Nissan operated by Anthony K. Simpson, 25, 813 Ridge St., partially left the roadway and struck the curbing. The estimated damage to the vehicle was $1,500. JULY 26: Officer F.L. Wittington said Margaret R.
Washington, 49, Waco, reported being the victim of a hit and run while her 2007 Nissan was stopped at an intersection. The identify of the other driver was not known. Estimated damages to the Nissan, $900. JULY 26: Officer C.A. McKnight said a 1993 Ford operated by Oscar D. Ortega, 41, 828 First St., collided with a 2010 Kia operated by Kelsey K. Forbes at the intersection of Cansler and Kings streets. The estimated damages to the Ford and the Kia were $8,000 and $12,000, respectively. JULY 26: Officer B.M. Black said a 2013 Chevrolet operated by Michael D. Castlebury, 49, Huntersville, collided with a 2008 Chevrolet operated by Carrie F. Harris, 29, Greensboro, while both vehicles were traveling south on I-85. The estimated damages to the 2013 Chevrolet and the 2008 Chevrolet were $600 and $800, respectively. JULY 30: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Terry Lane Pool Jr., Tifton, GA., driving a 2012 Freightliner, rear-ended a 1989 PTRB operated by David Liverman of Gastonia. The accident happened on I-85 at York Road. Black smoke, which covered the roadway and coming from the Freightliner, kept drivers from seeing each others vehicle, the officer said. Property damages were estimated at $1500. JULY 31: Officer F.L. Wittington said that Christopher Jenkins of Rock Hill, SC, operating a 2006 Chevy,was turning across the lane of travel into McDonald's on Shelby Road and hit a 2001 Pontiac traveling East and operated by Garick Seaford of Concord causing it to hit a parked vehicle owned by Southern Concrete Materials, Asheville. Property damages were estimated at $4700.
JAZZ AMBASSADORS - Clover School District Auditorium has booked the internationally-acclaimed United States Army Jazz Ambassadors of Washington, DC for a special summer concert Friday, Aug. 29 at 8 p.m. Admission is free but tickets are required. Call the auditorium at 803-222-9018 for tickets. Their previous tour was canceled by congressional mandate; travel restrictions are now lifted and they have announced they want to return to this area because of tremendous support.
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Firemen said driver lucky to walk away “The woman is lucky to walk away from this accident," said Kings Mountain firemen at the scene of an early morning accident in which a 2001 Toyota Camry Solaria rammed the inside of a house at 117 Linwood Road. Police, firemen and emergency personnel were on the scene at 2:16 a.m. Lindsay Nicole Wray, 27, of 1781 County Line Road, was pulled from her car, which she drove completely under the residence, and was transported by Cleveland County Emergency Services to the hospital. Wray was also charged with DWI, no operator's license, and careless and reckless driving, ac-
cording to KMPD Ptl. Hannah Yarborough. Yarborough said the collision broke a natural gas meter attached to the residence causing a natural gas leak. Police said Wray was traveling East on Linwood Road, ran off the road to the left striking a City of Kings Mountain dead end street sign. The vehicle crossed over Phillips Drive, a two lane not divided roadway, then hit a house located at 117 Linwood Road. Property damages were estimated at $15,000 to the residence, $15,000 to the street sign and gas meter, and $4,000 to the vehicle.
(photos courtesy Kings Mountain Fire Department)
Photos show a car accidentally driven under a house at 117 Linwood Road early Friday morning, causing a natural gas leak. Rescue workers cut off the gas and pulled the driver out of the car, and EMS transported Lindsay Nicole Wray to the hospital.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Wix marks 75 years
Bynum’s Chapel welcomes Revs. Vernon & Betty Jean Stinson
WIX® Filters, a global manufacturer of filtration products, marked its 75th anniversary Aug. 1 with a Founder’s Day event highlighted by a $7,500 donation to Gaston County Schools as a kick-off to the system’s annual school supply drive. The event also included proclamations from federal, state and local officials recognizing WIX’s spirit of innovation and rich tradition of excellence, a luncheon for WIX’s community partners and employees, and a visit by Richard Petty’s classic 1972 STP Show Car. “This is a momentous day and milestone in WIX’s remarkable history,” said Keith Wilson, Affinia Group president and CEO. “For the past 75 years, this business has fostered a tradition of growth, innovation and excellence. WIX’s legacy runs in the blood of families around Gaston County – and beyond. Our rich heritage and powerful spirit will continue to flourish for years to come.” In recognition of its 75th anniversary, as well as the importance of community involvement and the workforce of the next generation, WIX timed its donation to Gaston County Schools to coincide with start of the new school year on Aug. 25.
Bynum's Chapel AME Zion Church has called the Rev. Vernon F. Stinson Sr. of Maiden as the new pastor. The pastor's wife, Rev. Betty Jean Stinson, will serve as Associate Pastor. “We are excited that the Lord has called us in work for the Lord at Bynum's Chapel and are already meeting many people in the community," said the pastor, who assumed his new duties about a month ago. “We truly love the Lord and all of God’s people," said Mrs. Stinson, who is already at work in the church and spearheading several fund-raising efforts, already starting a drive for school supplies for children in the community. The pastor received his religious education from Livingstone College in Salisbury, Lee University in Charlotte and his Masters of Divinity from North Carolina College of Theology in Wilmington. He has served as pastor of two churches in the Statesville District and two churches in the North Carolina District of the AME Zion Church.
Revs. Betty Jean and Vernon Stinson The Stinsons will continue to reside in Maiden. They have five children, 15 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. “ We plan to be in Kings Mountain most of the time as we work with leaders of the church in planning some new programs to
involve the whole community," said the pastor. The Stinsons were called to preach the Gospel in 1985, preferring to work together in the churches they serve. “We have a vision for this church but first we are getting to know all our members and are visiting in the community," said Mrs. Stinson. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was observed at Sunday morning worship services at 11 a.m. Rev. Joann McGill led the children's sermon and the choir, under the direction of John Huskey, presented special music. Church officers include Rev. Donald Campbell, Rev. Dr. Frank Maddox, and Rev. Joann McGill, associate ministers; Lewis McCluney, preacher's steward; Ina Hager, trustee chairperson; Gale Hunter, church secretary; and John Huskey, musical director. The Right Rev. George E. Battle Jr. is the Presiding Prelate of the Piedmont District of the Western North Carolina Conference.
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