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KM’s longest serving Police Chief Son arrested always likes a challenge in father’s death Proctor He’s served
Kelly Sarvis, 18, is accused of killing his father, Darren Reid Sarvis, 58, who was found un- KELLY SARVIS responsive by Kings Mountain Police at 9 a.m. February 21 inside the residence he and his DARREN SARVIS son shared at 311 Carpenter Street. The teen faces charges of first degree murder and one count of felony larceny of a firearm. KMPD Cpl. K. L. Hamrick arrested Kelly Sarvis on February 22. He is being held under no bond at Cleveland County Jail. Police have not released the cause of death or given any indication of a motive in Darren Sarvis’ death.
This is the first homicide investigation of the year in Cleveland County. Lt. Lisa Proctor said the case is still under investigation. If anyone has any additional information about this incident they are asked to contact the Kings Mountain Police Department at 704739-0444. Darren Reid Sarvis was a native of Cleveland County, son of Ralph Gary and Frances George Sarvis. A veteran of the US Navy, he was a mechanic and played drums and guitar. Surviving are his parents; his twin sons, Kelly of Kings Mountain and Cameron Sarvis of Gastonia; and his brothers, Dean Sarvis and wife, Carrie, of Garner, NC and Dana Sarvis and wife, Chris, of Cathedral, CA. The memorial service was conducted Saturday, Feb. 26, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home.
15 years as Chief Goal-oriented, Kings Mountain Chief of Police Melvin Proctor, 52, has always liked a challenge and as the city’s longest-serving Chief for 15 years he has led the department to set high standards in community policing. Modest about taking the credit for his mastery of successful leadership he built a bridge or trust with the community – first by establishing a Mission Statement and Core values – which his employees helped develop- and leading a tough approach to fighting crime. He gives drug dealers three choices: You can stop selling drugs and be proud to live in the city; you can move out of the city limits; or you are next and you will be caught. During a big drug bust in recent years, one suspect told the officer, “tell your Chief we are moving.” ‘‘As long as our churches
POLICE HONOR CHIEF – Some of the officers are pictured at a surprise party honoring KMPD Chief Melvin Proctor, celebrating his 30th year with the City of Kings Mountain and the city’s longest serving Chief for 15 years. From left to right, standing, Lt. Lisa Proctor, Chaplain Doug Allen, K9 Officer David Warlick, Sgt. Todd McDougal, Assistant Chief Jerry Tessneer, Lt. Chris Moore, CID Assistant Landon Hulsey, Cpl. Paul Alexander and Cpl. Bryan McGinnis. Seated, left to right, Administrative Assistant Toni Mode, Reserve Commander Thomas Bell, Chief Melvin Proctor, Officer Josh Bryant and Cpl. Lance Hamrick. stay strong and united by faith as they are now I don’t see a crime problem,’’ said Proctor, When crime rates peaked in 2000 and 2001, Proctor, who became Chief in 2002, decided something needed to change. “We reached out to the faith-based community and by 2014 the reported
crime in the city was 371. The crime rate has been low for the past 10 years and significantly below what it was in 1993. Proctor credits the strong faith-based community as the key for the down turn in crime. Led by Proctor, police reached out to the churches.
“Our community is behind us,’’ he says. The past 15 years has seen many changes in policing, programs, and also in the many improvements that the city has made in giving police more tools to work with. “What sets Melvin apart See PROCTOR, Page 7A
30 years on the job Suspect Anti-bullying Melvin Proctor doing Program Thursday accused ‘What God wants me to do’ of starting trash can fires
East Elementary School will be the first school to host “Wooly, No Bully,’’ the new Cleveland County School’s mascot and Cleveland County’s newest anti-bullying advocate, Thursday, a highlight of ‘Read Across America’ which features special readers all this week and special emphasis on “no bullying.” Through a hoof on the ground, grassroots effort, Wooly plans to have faceto-snout interaction with students. He will be visiting East and scheduling visits at other schools to introduce himself and his bully prevention program. He also hopes to provide new children’s literature about his adventures and encounters. “Wooly, No Bully” is a handful, but wholeheartedly cares about the well-being of every student,’’ said Greg Shull, Wooly’s current handler. “He has already visited with principals and Central Services and will be making his debut at East Elementary on Thursday for presentations to Grads 3-4 at 1:15 p.m. and grades K-2 at 1:45 p.m.,’’ he said Wooly will be working alongside school leaders to educate students about the importance of positive behavior and commits all his time and energy in the prevention of bullying. “Wooly has a ton of energy and is certain to make an enormous impact,’’ said Ronny Funderburke, Director of Administrative Ser-
WOOLY NO BULLY vices for Cleveland County Schools. “All pun intended, he plans to grab bullying by the horns and show it to the door as it is not welcomed in our schools or our community.’’ A guest reader will read daily to each class during the week of activities. Monday was Mustache Day. “I mustache you to be kind and not be a bully.” Each student and staff member wore a mustache. Lions are Jean-iuses day on Tuesday. Students are too smart to be bullies and students and staff were jeans and an East school shirt in blue and yellow. Wednesday is Jersey Day against bullies and students and staff will be wearing their favorite team jersey. Thursday is Dr. Seuss’ birthday and a special presentation buy Wooly No Bully. Friday is Crazy Day. Bullying makes us crazy. Any type of crazy hair, crazy socks or crazy clothes can be seen on the East School campus.
Thomas Jeffrey Weathers, 23, of 609 Floyd Street, has been charged with allegedly starting fires in trash cans and cabinets under sinks in men’s bathrooms at five Kings Mountain businesses last Wednesday. Cpl. D.K. Davis said police starting getting calls about suspicious fires at 2:38 p.m. Suspicious fires were reported by Battleground BP, 724 York Road; Taco Bell, 704 York Road; Subway, 105 York Road; Rite Aid, 601 E. King St., and Auto Zone, 611 East King Street. KMPD Assistant Chief J. H. Tessneer said the suspect was located after several minutes and was taken into custody without incident. Weathers is charged with four counts of burning other buildings, all misdemeanors, and one felony count of burning personal property. He is jailed in the Cleveland County Detention Center without bond.
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Chief Melvin Proctor knows without a doubt police work is what he was meant to do. Now, after 30 years on the job and the city’s longest-serving Chief for 15 years, he has added Associate Minister of Penley’s Chapel to his list of “doing what God wants me to do.” He fills in for Pastor Doug Allen but says he hasn’t been called to pastor a church and leans more to doing evangelistic work. Officers and staff at KMPD roasted their boss at a surprise drop-in Friday afternoon and presented a blue and gold cake decorated with a police badge, showed off other memorabilia of Proctor’s service and congratulated him on being Kings Mountain’s
MELVIN PROCTOR longest-serving Chief. Proctor didn’t know a thing about the event which also included refreshments and gifts. They reminisced over headlines of The Herald, particularly an August 10, 1995 edition “Kickboxer
cop wants to KO crime.” Proctor was a professional kickboxer who gave up the light heavyweight title to fight crime and then got hooked on the rodeo circuit by a longhorn bull. “And that’s no bull,’’ he told then-Herald Editor Gary Stewart who wrote the story. He learned to ride after he stayed on the bull for eight seconds, an experience that was at first horrifying because he literally could not turn loose of the bull and then he found he liked the thrill of it all and qualified for rodeo events in Boiling Springs. “That’s really what I learned in kickboxing and riding the rodeo circuit to get up and try again and I See MELVIN, Page 7A
Musical ‘Fantasticks’ opens in KM next weekend K i n g s Mountain Little Theatre and corporate sponsor Harris Funeral Home announce performance dates for “The Fantasticks.” Show dates are March 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and March 12 at 3 p.m. at Joy Performance Center, 202 S. Railroad Avenue. Jon Jones is director, Marianna Bracciole is assistant director and Jondra Harmon is music director.
Musical staging is by Jones and Bracciole. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens. Reservations may be placed by phone at 704-730-9408 or at tickets@ kmlt.org. “The Fantasticks” is a 1960 musical with music by Harvey Schmidt and lyrics by Tom Jones. It tells an allegorical story, loosely based on the play “The Romancers’ by Edmond Rostand, concerning two neighboring fathers who
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■ OBITUARIES
Paul Ham Jr.
Wade Tyner Jr.
KINGS MOUNTAIN Paul Ham, Jr., 91, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain on February 22, 2017. Born in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Paul A. Hamm and Della McIntyre Hamm. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II and a member of the Kiwanis Club of Kings Mountain for over 35 years. He was also a faithful member of Boyce Memorial ARP Church since 1952 and he was retired from the textile industry. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dot McCarter Ham, of the home; two daughters, Jody Parker and husband, David, of Goldsboro, NC; and Paula Wilson and husband, Robert of Kings Mountain; grandsons Robin Perkins and wife, LeShea, Chad Perkins, Wesley Parker and wife, Allie; Ben Parker and wife, Molly; honorary grandson Cedric Boyce and great-grandchildren Ketura Wilson Naudia and Elexa Perkins, and Emma and Hannah Parker. The funeral service was conducted Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Boyce Memorial ARP Church officiated by Rev. Dr. Neil McCarter and Rev. Nick Napier. The family received friends Friday, February 24, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home in Kings Mountain. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Foothills Marine Corp League. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Wade Hampton Tyner, Jr., entered the Church Triumphant on February 24, 2017 after years of declining health. Wade is survived by his wife of 42 years, Bradine Lail Tyner; his son, David H. Tyner and his wife, Karen M. Tyner, of Spartanburg, S.C.; daughter, E. Kyle Tyner and her husband, Mike Tucker, of Statesville; step-son Kevin Queen and his wife Anne Pipkin of Charlotte; Kevin’s children, Lauren and Lance Queen of Charlotte; brother, Fred Tyner (Betty) of Raleigh; sisters Shirley Tyner Frank of Rock Hill, S.C. and Jane Tyner Richardson (Bill) of Banner Elk, N. C. and numerous nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Wade H. Tyner and Margaret Humphrey Tyner, and brother-in-law Jack M. Frank. Wade was born in Pembroke, North Carolina, on August 12, 1932, and moved to Shelby, N.C. with his family in 1945. After one year at Shelby High School, Wade entered Oak Ridge Military Academy where he succeeded in the disciplined, spit-shined environment. His achievements on the drilling field were matched only by his wins on the tennis team. After graduating from Oak Ridge in 1951, Wade’s plan to study at Gardner Webb was thwarted by the Korean War and he spent four years as an air traffic controller with the U.S. Air Force. From Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, S.C. to Skulthorpe in England, he guided planes to safe landings with his calm and steady demeanor, and was credited with official saves of planes and lives. After being honorably discharged, Wade returned to Shelby and became sales manager and then general manager at Young Motor Sales where he worked from 1957 until 1970. Wade grew up in and loved the car business: his grandfather founded a Ford dealership in 1925, and his father was also in the business, owning Shelby’s Kiser, Frazier, Packard dealership. Having his own car business was always Wade’s goal. That dream became reality when he purchased the Ford dealership in Kings Mountain in 1970. Armed with years of experience and confidence in his knowledge of the business and ability to succeed, he did just that. For over 35 years, Wade Ford was a place where honesty, integrity and a genuine desire to serve others were the guiding principals of every “trade with Wade.” Wade was known by all as “a nice guy.” His professional success never changed his perspective on life or his treatment of people---Wade was forever kind, generous, humble and positive. Always smiling and easy-going, Wade enjoyed life and was genuinely interested in everyone he met on and off the car lot.
World War II veteran
Gloria Jones SHELBY- Gloria Jane Williams Jones, 71, died Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Hospice at Wendover. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 27, 2017 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel of Shelby. Interment was at Faith Baptist Church Cemetery. Online condolences: www.claybarnette.com Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby was in charge of arrangements.
Stephanie Heafner LAWNDALE -Stephanie Brooke Heafner, 28, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at her home. The family received friends one hour prior to the service, in the church Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, 2017 at Polkville Baptist Church Burial was in Union Baptist Church Cemetery Online condolences: www.claybarnette.com Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby was in charge of arrangements.
‘A nice guy’
He delighted in being on the water whether he was boating, bird hunting or water-skiing. It was not unusual to see him buzzing the shores of Moss Lake on his jet ski after a long day on the car lot or teaching someone to ski. Traveling and capturing his experiences with a camera and well-honed eye for a great picture were sources of tremendous pleasure for him, too. A man of integrity and faith, Wade embodied biblical morals and values and extended himself and his resources generously to others. The impact of his leadership and faithful service in countless organizations can be measured not just by bricks and mortar but also by changed lives and communities. Wade volunteered his time and enthusiastically served the following organizations: Hospice Cleveland County (board member and finance committee;) Kings Mountain Rotary Club (past president and Paul Harris Fellow;) First Baptist Church, Kings Mountain (Building Fund Chairman;) Kings Mountain Chamber of Commerce (past president and board member;) Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce – Board Member, charter member and past president, Shelby Civitan Club; member, advisory boards of Salvation Army, Cleveland County Museum, Cleveland Community College; board member, Home Federal Savings and Loan, and OMI Capital Bank; and president, Pinnacle Homeowners Association (North Myrtle Beach.) While devoted to his community, Wade was also energetically investing in his vocation. He was active in the North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association for over 30 years and was a past president and board member of the 700+ dealer association. His profession recognized his national and state service and success with numerous awards including Ford’s Distinguished Achievement Award (10 times), the highest honor bestowed by Ford Motor Company; the North Carolina Time Magazine Quality Dealer Award, 1993; and various trips, rewards and a room full of plaques. A service to celebrate the life and legacy of his life was held on Monday, February 27, 2017 at First Baptist Church, 605 West King Street, Kings Mountain, NC. The family received friends from 12:30-1:45 p.m., preceding the service at 2 p.m. Interment, with full military honors, was provided by the Foothills Detachment Marine Corp League at Allen Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery in Grover, NC. With deep gratitude, the family acknowledges the staff at Testa Hospice House for their tender care for Wade during his final days and asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. Harris Funeral Home in Kings Mountain is serving the family.
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Alexander Rogers Cuozzo
KINGS MOUNTAIN – John Taylor Putnam, 26, of 822 N. Piedmont Ave., died Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, will be announced by Harris Funeral Home.
GROVER - Alexander Rogers Cuozzo, 69, died February 25, 2017 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. Funeral services are private. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Linda Joy Wright Loved animals
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Linda Joy Wright, 70 of Shelby, NC passed away on February 23, 2017 at Hospice at Wendover, Shelby. Born in Cleveland County to the late Troy Lee Wright and Goldie Smith Wright. Linda was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Linda loved to bake cakes and give to family and friends. She was a graduate of Charlotte Memorial School of Radiology, working for many years as an x-ray technician at Gaston Orthopedic Hospital and later retired from Duke Power Company. Surviving are her sister, Sandi Wright and husband, Dr. Ron Wright, Shelby; special friends John McDermid and Lee Allen, Gastonia; Marie Isbel, Shelby, and Barbara and Julian Elliott of Kings Mountain and her beloved dog Perkins. The memorial service was conducted Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home in Kings Mountain. Deacon Andy Cilone officiated the service. The family received friends from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Cleveland County, 1609 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
Darren Sarvis KINGS MOUNTAIN - Darren Reid Sarvis, 58, passed away on February 20, 2017 at his home. Born in Cleveland County, NC, he was a United States Navy veteran. A very gifted mechanic, Darren was known to be able to repair anything. He also enjoyed playing the guitar and drums. The memorial service was conducted Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home. The family received visitors from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
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Ash Wednesday Service and Lenten Vespers at St. Matthew’s Lutheran By ROBERT WILSON Council President St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
The congregation of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church invites the community of Kings Mountain to join us during the coming months for a few special services we will have during the season of Lent. St. Matthew’s will start the Lenten observances by having a traditional Ash Wednesday service with the imposition of ashes and celebration of Holy Communion on Wednesday March 1, 2017. The practice of tracing ashes on the forehead has roots as far back as the Old Testament. Lent began as a practice in the ancient days of Judaism as a marker for those who were fasting and praying. The Old Testament speaks of people wearing sackcloth and ashes as a sign of their penance and seeking God’s forgiveness and grace. In the Christian tradition, worshipers are marked with the sign of the cross and told the words “remember thou art dust and to dust thou shalt return” echoing the words of the Bible, and reminding us of our humanity and frailness. This ancient tradition of wearing ashes teaches us that we are all human and in need of God’s grace and forgiveness. We will then receive Holy Communion, which is God’s reminder that we are freely forgiven and His mercy and grace extends to all. All
Bricks for Children’s Park Central United Methodist Church members have sold over 100 bricks in a project to enlarge the children’s park and decorate the park with bricks as memorials or in honor of friends. The bricks are $100 each and the project is expected to cost $100,000. Names of donors and honorees will be imprinted on the brick. Call the church office for more information on the project.
of this starts the Christian season of Lent—a forty-day observance (exclusive of Sundays). This period is a time of fasting and prayer, which prepares Christians for Easter. In addition to Ash Wednesday, Lenten Vespers (a service of sung evening prayer) will be held every other week during Lent. On the Wednesdays of March 15th, March 29th, and April 5th, we will meet at 5:45pm for a light meal and then have a service of vespers in the sanctuary at 6:30pm. The service of vespers stretches back to the early days of Christianity, when Christians would meet to sing hymns and share scripture readings each day in the evening. One famous service of Vespers is the Choral Evensong held by Kings College Choir in Cambridge, England. The college is most famous for its Christmas service of Choral Evensong. In the Lutheran tradition, we gather in meditation with an organ prelude and then the service begins with a sung acclamation by a cantor, scripture readings are read, a brief meditation is given, and hymns are sung. Most of the service is sung, and Vespers is a reflective way of keeping the practice of Lent and strengthening our Christian journey during this time of year. St. Matthew’s welcomes the community of Kings Mountain to attend any of these events.
Sunday Cooking’ at Bynum Chapel Bynum Chapel AME Zion Trustees will sponsor Sunday Cookin’ at the church fellowship hall on Cansler Street. The menu: Doanie’s fried chicken and baked chicken, chicken and dumplings, macaroni and cheese, green beans, rolls, dessert, tea, lemonade. Plates are $8 and children under 12 are $4. Desserts 50 cents. Dine in or carry out. Call 704-730-0027.
THE GROVER TDA: We provide published notice of our regular meetings held four times per year via our regular website, paid advertising campaigns, Facebook site and public body notice posting in plain view of public passerby on the town hall bulletin board to be at 6 pm held the last Tuesday of every quarter (March, June, September, December) at the Grover Town Hall with a backup default of Carolina Crossing Restaurant. Notice is provided to the public that all budgets are submitted at the March meeting, posted on the town bulletin board, our Facebook site and TDA website for full public review 90 days prior to public hearing at June meeting where budget voting occurs. Entities desirous of requesting tourism related funds for their use can apply all year long.
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B OB ’ S C AROLINA W EATHER Thurs., March 2
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High 59 High 58 High 61 High 60 High 70 High 72 High 65 Low 33 Low 40 Low 41 Low 33 Low 40 Low 46 Low 36 With slightly less than 1” of rain during the month of February, and only half of our normal rainfall last year, the threat of increasing drought will grow rapidly as we enter Spring. I’m afraid the same old song and dance is on queue for the lee counties of the mountain chain, squarely where most of us reside. That is, just not enough rain. Through early March, most of the fronts are looking drier than normal. The temps will bounce around between colder and above normal though, with some below freezing weather still on the way. So I would hold off on any plantings for a while, despite the record warmth we had this Winter. This Week’s Weather Brought To You By:
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Washington names Sosa and Ramsey Teacher/Assistant of the Year Washington Elementary School has announced that Mrs. Annie Sosa has been named Teacher of the Year and Mrs. Phyllis Ramsey has been named Instructional Assistant of the year. This is Sosa’s third year at Washington School and Ramsey’s 17th year at Washington School. Sosan, who has lived in North Carolina since 2014, is from Caracas, Venezuela and has taught all age students from Kindergarten up. After graduating from Freeport Anglican High School in the Grand Bahamas, she studied Modern Languages in Universidad Metropolitana and has a B.A. degree in Modern Languages and Minor in Business along with specialization degree in international Business. She formerly taught in the English Department and Linguistics Department at Universidad Metropolitana and in the Mass Media School at Universidad Catholica Andres Bello. She took classes to obtain her teaching certificate in the United States. “There is not a more rewarding job than of teaching ‘’ says Sosa. ‘It is not only because of the academics or the influence we, as educators, can have on those that we teach, but also because of how our students have an impact on us and can alter how we view or perceive things. Teaching and learning are a constant exchange of words, points of views and ideas, which goes beyond a
ANNIE SOSA curriculum. It is a continued reciprocity in which we are always looking for that “aha” moment in our students and ourselves. I am an educator because I have found that it is not a job for me but a part of who I am. I cannot think of myself without teaching.” Mrs. Sosa has been married to Miguel Angel Garcia, also a teacher in Cleveland County Schools, for nine years. They have two children, Nickolas, 4, and Viktor Garcia Sosa, who is one. Her parents are Orlando and Marianelly Andrade de Sosa, her siblings are Marianne and Andres Sosa and her grandmother is Maria Elpidia Sanguino. A native of Cleveland County, Ramsey graduated from Crest High School. Before she became a teacher assistant and bus driver, she volunteered as a reading tutor and lunch buddy. She earned a Paraprofessional certification as a teacher assistant through Cleveland Community College and for the past 10 years obtained pro-
PHYLLIS RAMSEY fessional development certification and credited hours by attending North Carolina Association of Teacher’s Assistants Conferences. She has assisted and taught in the second grade for 14 years and with first grade three years. “My 17 years in the field of education have been devoted to Washington Elementary and allowed me to sow into the lives of many generations of those that live in the community I have lived in for 26 years,’’ said Ramsey. Ramsey added, “Each day new opportunities are presented to make a difference in the life of a child, on the school bus, the playground, hallway or cafeteria I think the world is different because I was important to a child. I am grateful for the opportunity to help prepare children for challenges they may face in the future.” Ramsey and husband, Derrick, have been married for 26 years and have two children, Darius and Breiona.
CHARTS CRIME – Kings Mountain’s crime rate has shown a dramatic drop in the past 10 years. By 2014 the number of reported crimes, not including traffic violations, was at its lowest known point of just 371. Reaching out to people in the neighborhood and giving them the help they need such as Community Watch, community and faith-based policing, Santa’s Toy Room, and other programs is the reason, says Chief Melvin Proctor, pictured. “When people become, desperate and feel they have nowhere to turn, that’s when crime goes up,’’ says the veteran police officer.
TABLE OF MEMORIES – The city police staff took the occasion at Chief Melvin Proctor’s surprise party Friday to show off memorabilia collected over the years. The surprise party was held from 2-4 p.m. in the police training room and all the staff came by to congratulate the Chief.
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CHIEF’S CAKE – Kings Mountain Police Department officers and staff presented Chef Melvin Proctor a blue and gold cake decorated with a badge at his surprise party on Friday honoring him on his 15th anniversary as Chief of Police and his 30th anniversary as a city police officer.
Drafting Class design offices at city’s Pilot WW Plant Drafting students of Dan Owens at Kings Mountain High School have taken on another project for Kings Mountain and have designed the renovated offices and laboratory at Pilot Creek Wastewater Treatment Plan on Shelby Road. This also recently drew the design for the newly-completed back parking
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Pieces of Kings Mountain History By Loretta Husky Cozart I remember going to the Joy Theater as a young child to see the Don Knotts’ movie, “The Reluctant COZART Astronaut,” released in 1967. I remember the smell of the popcorn, the excitement of seeing a movie on the big screen, and the sound of a passing train outside. Isn’t it funny how things like that stay with you? As a teenager, the Joy Theater represented “freedom”. I could leave the house and walk downtown with my brothers for an afternoon of fun with friends. For that brief period, we
were on our own to experience the world. The last movie I remember seeing there was “Gone with The Wind,” on a field trip in Middle School. Over time, the theater was acquired by a church and we had no theater downtown Kings Mountain. It was sad, considering we had three during the boom of the 1940’s and 1950’s. I knew that the Mountain View Hotel once stood where the Joy Theater now stands. Congressman William Jennings Bryan visited our town and posed for photos in front of that hotel during one of his Presidential campaigns. But, I didn’t know the history of the Joy Theater and how she came to be in
downtown Kings Mountain. So, I scoured the Herald archives for more details. It was an exciting day on Wednesday, June 1, 1949, when the Joy Theater opened for business. The Cash Brothers, David and Charlie, were behind building the new, state of the art theater. The debut movie featured Betty Grable in “Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend.” The brothers received congratulations on their theater opening from Clark Gable, Greer Garson, Betty Grable, and Ginger Rogers, among others. Local merchants ran ads welcoming the new venture to town. In May 1949, the Herald ran a special section on the Joy Theater. That week, the paper grew from an average
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Letters To Editor Dear Editor, There is a statewide movement for the voters to determine who controls our elections. The question for readers is: do you agree that NC voters should have a chance to join with the overwhelming national majority who’ve already approved a constitutional amendment stating that: A. Artificial Entities Such as Corporations Do Not Have Constitutional Rights. The rights protected by the Constitution of the United States are the rights of natural persons only. Artificial entities (including PACs, unions, etc.) established by laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state shall have no rights under this Constitution and are subject to regulation by the People, through Federal, State, or local law.
B. Money is Property— Not Free Speech; it must not to be used to determine the outcome of elections. We hope to engage enough public support that the legislators in Raleigh will recognize the wisdom in allowing the People to vote in November 2018 on a Ballot Measure supporting this amendment. NC residents can participate in several ways: (1)sign a petition http:// www.ncwethepeople.org/ ncwtp-online-petition.php, (2)contact their legislators (3)attend local events, (4) recruit a favorite non-profit organization to become a Co-sponsor with the current eighteen sponsoring groups in our coalition. Lucy Christopher 2451 Whiteside Cove Road. Cashiers NC 28717 (828-743- 9747) lucy.christopher42@gmail.
To the Editor: I think you need to write more about the proposed casino that may come to Kings Mountain and how it may or may not benefit Kings Mountain. JESSE YARBRO Boy Scout Troop 39 (Ed. Note: Merit Badge College is an annual event held at Gardner-Webb University for 100 Boy Scouts. In order to get his communications merit badge to attend the event Yarbro had to write to the editor of the local newspaper and express his opinion or share information. There is no new news on a proposed casino. A new US Secretary of the Department of the Interior is to be appointed by President Trump and among his responsibilities is the Board of Indian Affairs who would make final decision on an application from the Catawba Nation for a casino.) *
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of 6 pages to 20. The Cash brothers were neither new to Kings Mountain nor the theater business; they had run both the Imperial and Dixie Theaters in town. David Cash came to Kings Mountain in 1931 to run the Imperial Theater for J.E. Webb. In time, his brother Artwork of the Joy Theater taken from the May 27, 1949 Herald, Vol. 60, No. Charlie joined him and they 21, Second Section, p. 1 eventually construction with padded forgotten the magic and leased the Imperial and ran leather. freedom movies bring the it until 1937. If you ever went to Cennext generation. On given In 1935, they opened tral, I’m sure you remember weekends, the Joy Theater the Dixie Theater, next to what the seats were like is open for movie matinees, Plonk Brothers Store. In in auditorium. They were giving locals the opportunity fact, the theater was built by made of bent plywood, hard to walk down memory lane the Plonks and was part of and unforgiving. Padded one more time. It also gives the family estate. The Cash leather seats provided pabrothers had only to buy the trons a new level of comfort. the next generation that feeling of freedom and indefixtures and equipment. Over time, the Joy pendence they need on their The brothers decided to Theater provided many way to becoming adults. expand their theater empire, generations of patrons from adding the “Victory Theater” Kings Mountain, Shelby, and And, what would a in Cramerton in 1943. The Gastonia an escape from movie at the Joy Theater be next year, they opened both “real life,” allowing them without popcorn and that the “Gaston” and “Holly” to enjoy countless movies, familiar sound to the train theaters in Mt. Holly. With from Classics to Sci-fi. passing by? Those memories the Dixie, they had grown to The theater was comare both nostalgic and real 4 theaters. pletely remodeled in 2011 for me. Every time I hear the But, the “Joy Theater” – 2102, thanks to the efforts train pass while sitting in was their fifth and finest the- of many. Today the theater that theater, I am transported ater. It had the most modern is the home of the Kings back in time to the day I saw Mountain Little Theater and equipment and could seat 772 patrons; 538 downstairs the play “Liberty Mountain.” “The Reluctant Astronaut” with my family … and I it Even with these transiand 234 in the balcony. tions, the community hasn’t The seats were of the finest makes me smile.
Looking America Needs Mentors and Life Coaches Back Looking back from the Feb. 25, 1987 edition of The Kings Mountain Herald W. Kemp Mauney is Kings Mountain’s Young Man of the Year chosen by the Kings Mountain Jaycees. A $200,000 fund drive for expansion of Jacob S. Mauney Memorial Library was kicked off by 100 citizens Monday night. Kings Mountain High’s basketball teams closed out their regular season on a winning note Friday at Kings Mountain High School Gym sweeping Shelby. The KM girls won 61-46 and the boys fought off a late Shelby rally for a 62-61 victory. A Kings Mountain woman, Melony Clark Bolin, who says that “being a wife and mother is No. 1 priority for her life,” is a candidate for the title of Mrs. North Carolina. Advertisements in the Herald this week included: Winn-Dixie was advertising USDA Choice Whole Sirloin Tips, sliced for free, a $1.98 per pound and Holly Farms mixed fryer parts for 48 cents per pound. Harris-Teeter was advertising specials, including sliced bacon for $1.49 per pound.
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The 5 Love Languages (Part Five of a Five part series) Gifts, and Acts of Service. Now we Love; we need it. turn our attention Authentic love valito the fifth love dates us and enriches language, Physical our lives. For relaTouch. tionships to thrive, For the person those involved must whose primary love give and receive language is physilove. Moreover, they must learn specific DR. JONATHAN cal touch, nothing speaks more deeply M. BUNDON ways to express love Worship Pastor than an appropriso that the recipient will feel even more First Baptist Church ate touch. If physical touch is your emotional satisfaction. Today’s devotional com- spouse’s primary love lanpletes our five week series on guage, nothing communicates the 5 love languages inspired love more clearly than for you and informed by the writings to take the initiative to reach out and touch your mate. Hand of Dr. Gary Chapman. We have explored the love holding, hugs, kisses, snuglanguages, Words of Affirma- gling, and sexual intercourse tion, Quality Time, Receiving with one’s spouse can all com-
Physical Touch
municate love to them. Please hear me, physical touch does not mean nor should it always lead to sex. By example, a dear senior adult couple frequently walks laps around the church always hand in hand. Two observations, first, holding hands help fill their emotional love tanks. Second, this example of physical touch is an excellent model for other married couples to emulate. Scripture records examples where Jesus loved through an appropriate and needed touch. Jesus healed by touching the sick and even healed by being touched (the woman with the issue of blood, Mark 5:25-34), and Jesus hugged children. He understood the power of touch.
Children need to feel loved as much as anyone. Be aware, Children do not often present a primary love language until after age five. Thus, it is important to lavish all five love languages on them. In contrast; physical contact can communicate love or hate. Therefore, when expressing love or displeasure, be careful when physical touch is involved with children. Furthermore, children need to learn how to receive and give love in all five languages. By doing so, they are better equipped to love others. Chapman notes, “Numerous research in the area of child development have made that conclusion: babies who are held,
stroked and kissed developed a healthier emotional life than those who are left for long periods of time without physical contact.” I witnessed this first hand with my first born. My son, born 11 weeks early, spent 3 1/2 months in the NICU. While there, several children were either abandoned, or their parents could not stay with them because they had to work. In both cases, the hospital called in experts to help with the development, welfare, and even survival of the child. No not an expert neonatologist, though they are extremely skilled and needed. The hospital called in the “cuddlers.” Men and women who volunteer time to come and hold babies.
With all of the incredible technology and newest medication, babies still needed human contact to thrive. As we conclude, I encourage you to discover your primary love language and that of your spouse, child, and loved one so that you may keep one another’s emotional love tank full. All the while, continue to develop your ability to give and receive in all of the love languages. By doing so, you may have a healthier marriage/friendship where both are loved. For more information on the 5 love languages, go to 5lovelanguages.com, and pick up a copy of Dr. Gary Chapman’s books.
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Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171 Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700
Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697 Church at Kings Mountain 108 E. Mountain St. (KM Women’s Club Bldg.) 704-739-1323 Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773
Arise Church 830 E. King St.
Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477
Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487
Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310
Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917
David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555
Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247 Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015 Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist 220 Watterson St., Kings Mountain Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 602 Canterbury Road 704-739-9939 Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496
First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266 Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011
Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com
Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road
East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215
Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church 101 Benfield Rd. 704-740-7212
Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997
Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351
Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206
Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062
East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/KM Hwy. 704-739-7367 Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055 Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331 El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174
First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651
Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888
First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143 First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072
Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000 Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714 Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516 Life of Worship Ministries 405 S. Cherokee St. 704-777-2927 Kings Mtn. Dream Center 1128 York Road 704-739-8496 Tim & Angie Goates, Pastors www.kmdreamcenter.com
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First Lenten service Today at 12 noon
DAR MEETING – Members and guests of the Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter DAR at the February meeting at Italian Garden Restaurant.
The first Lenten service of the Lenten season will be held Wednesday, March 1, at 12 noon at Central United Methodist Church and Rev. Jeff Wilson will deliver the message on “The Feet of Christ.” Next Wednesday, March 8, First Presbyterian Church will host the service at 12 noon. Rev. Jill Rhinehart, pastor of Central
United Methodist Church, will speak on “The Hands of Christ” from Genesis 2:4-8 and John 8:11. A light lunch is served at each service. The offering is taken for Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry. Kings Mountain Ministerial Association sponsors the services to which the community is invited.
inch baking dish. Add 1/2 stick butter to chicken broth and thicken with flour and cornstarch. Pour over chicken. Refrigerate until cool.
½ teaspoon cloves Make a hole in center of flour mixture. Add: 1 cup vegetable oil 1 (14 ½ oz) can pumpkin 2/3 cup water Blend well (Mix it by hand with a wooden spoon). Add 4 eggs, one at a time-beating well after each one. Pour into wellgreased and floured loaf pans. Use 2 to 3 large loaf pans or 4 to 8 small loaf pans. Fill pans ¾ full. Bake 350 for 1 hour until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. (Bread freezes well).
DAR Chapter members learned about Bluebird Conservation The February meeting of the Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was held on Saturday, February 18 at The Italian Garden Restaurant in Kings Mountain. Members and guests of the chapter enjoyed a delicious lunch. The program was presented by two members, Linda and Erica Carpenter who taught the ladies about Eastern Bluebird Conservation. This was part of Erica’s Senior Project at Kings Mountain High School. Many of the ladies had questions on how to participate in this worthwhile project to save these beautiful birds. Several left with a desire to obtain the bluebird houses for their yards. The chapter was also pleased to welcome Judy Wilson, a prospective member to this meeting. Membership in DAR is based on direct lineage to someone who fought for or gave aid to the Patriot Cause
DAR PROGRAM – Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter DAR members Erica and Linda Carpenter answer questions on Eastern Bluebird Conservation at the chapter’s February meeting. during the American Revolution. For that reason it is a wonderful activity to share between mothers and daughters, sisters, aunts and nieces. Erica and Linda Carpenter are one of 12 mother/daughter members of the chapter. There are also several sets of sisters in the chapter as well. Any woman 18 years of age or older who can prove direct
lineage to a Patriot is eligible to join the DAR and it truly is a family affair. If you are interested in researching your family history the Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter would be happy to assist you. You can contact the chapter via our website at www.colfrederickhambright.com.
Ministerial Association announces Lenten schedule of services The Kings Mountain Ministerial Association has announced its 2017 Lenten schedule of church services. Rev. Ron Caulder, President of Kings Mountain Ministerial Association, said that the services will kick off on March 1 at Central United Methodist Church at 12 noon Rev. Jeff Wilson will speak on “The Feet of Christ” from selected scriptural passages from Isaiah and Luke. The services are held every Wednesday leading up to Holy Week and Easter at six churches in the commu-
nity. Light refreshments are served by the host church and the offering is taken at each service for the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry. Other services in March are March 8 at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jill Rhinehart as speaker on “The Hands of Christ” from Genesis 2:4-8 and John 8:11; March 15 at First Nazarene Church with Rev. John Houze, speaker, on “The Mouth of Christ” from Deut. 8:3 and Luke 4:14-22; Boyce Memorial ARP Church on March 22 with Rev. Ron
Caulder, speaker, on “ The Ears of Christ,’’ from II Samuel 22:2-7 and Mark 7: 31-37; March 29 at Peoples Church with Rev. Roger Woodard speaker on “The Eyes of Christ” from I Samuel: 16:1-7 and John 9: 1-11. The closing Lenten service on April 5 will be at East Gold Wesleyan Church with Rev. John Morgan, speaker, on “The Heart of Christ,’’ from Jeremiah 3:12-18 and John 11:17-44. Everyone is invited to attend.
BACON WRAPPED SMOKIES Gail Evans 1 pkg of Li’l Smokies, 1 lb bacon 1 1/4 cup brown sugar Cut bacon in thirds, wrap around smokies, hold together with toothpick. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake 350º 40-45 mins. BLACK BEAN SALSA Gail Evans 2 cans black beans (drain, rinse) 1 can Summer Crisp corn (drain) 2 cans petite diced tomatoes w/Jalapeno peppers (mild) or 1 diced tomatoes and 1 w/peppers 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 Vidalia onion, chopped ½ bottle Zesty Italian Dressing Refrigerate overnight (if you can wait that long). Great as a side dish or with Tortilla chips CHICKEN PIE Joyce Lail 3 lb. chicken 2 tablespoons (Heaping) cornstarch 1 tablespoon SR flour 1 stick butter 1/2 stick butter Cook 3 lb. chicken until well done. Take from broth. Cool & debone. Cut into bite size pieces. Put chicken into 9x12
732,000 pounds Hospice training A lot of Spuds 732,000 pounds of potatoes. That’s a lot of Spuds planted, harvested and distributed to the needy by the Cleveland County Potato Project over seven years. The 8th season begins Friday, March 3, at the Travis Mangum farm off Kings Road in Shelby. Busloads of Junior Civitan members, students, North Shelby School students, teachers and others will be there to help plant four acres of potatoes. Onions will also be planted at the site, a new item to add to the diets of recipient menus. Onions are expected to be a welcome addition to the giveaway program. Onion experts
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Hospice volunteer training classes will be held Monday, March 6, Tuesday, March 7 and Thursday, March 9 and those interested in learning about Hospice care can attend from 9 a.m. until noon or 5:30-8:30 p.m. to accommodate schedules. The course is free and will be held at the Hospice Cleveland County Ad-
ministrative Building, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby. To get credit for the entire course, you will attend all days at one of the times offered. Hospice Cleveland County offers a number of opportunities for volunteer involvement, including direct contact with patients/families, assisting in the office, or at
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CRUST 1 stick butter 1 cup milk 1-1/4 cup self rising flour Melt butter, add milk, blend in flour and pour over chicken Bake at 400 degrees until brown. CHILLI Carolyn Henwood 1 large can kidney beans 1 large can pinto beans 1 pk. Chillio Mix Curry powder, to taste Chilli powder, to taste 1 can diced tomatoes w/jalapeno peppers 1 small can tomato paste 1-1/2 lbs. ground beef 4 regular cans diced tomatoes Finely diced onions or onion flake Put all together in crock pot and cook on low all day. Makes large pot. Serve with cornbread or tortilla chips and cheese. ROBERTA’S PUMPKIN BREAD Roberta Andrews Into a large bowl sift: 4 cups flour 3 cups sugar 2 teaspoon baking soda 1-½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon each: baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice one the Hospice inpatient/ residential facilities. For additional information or to register call
MEATLOAF Carolyn Henwood 1/2 pkg. Lipton Onion soup 1 dgg 1 lb. ground beef 3/4 cups bread crumbs 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup ketchup Mix together and pour into loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 1/2 hour. Drain off grease. Pour “My Favorite Meatloaf” sauce over top and bake at 450 for 30 more minutes. My Favorite Meatloaf Sauce 8 oz. can tomato sauce 1/3 cup water 2 Tablespoons vinegar 2 Tablespoons molasses or honey 1 Tablespoon mustard Mix together and pour over loaf Double for two small loaf pans. Krista Haynes, patient/ family volunteer coordinator at 704-751-3547.
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■ POLICE ARRESTS FEB. 16: Sidaeshia Markell Lindsay, 17, 610 Chesterfield Court, Apt. 16, common law robbery, felony, shoplifting and concealment, $1500 secured bond. FEB. 16: Jaroy Sanquise Brown, 28, 106 Holiday Inn Drive, order for arrest, failure to appear, $1,000 secured bond. FEB. 16: Robert Franklin Plemmons, 45, Kings Mountain, larceny, $1000 secured bond. FEB. 16: Sarah Lashea Bowen, 27, 108 Churchill Drive, larceny, $1000 secured bond. FEB. 17: Christopher Douglas Guiton, 23, 132 You-Name- It- Drive, Cherryville, failure to appear, felony probation violation, $70,000 secured bond. FEB. 17: Justin Raymond Clay, 24, 132 Mountainside Dr., five counts. warrant for arrest, $2000 secured bond. FEB. 17: Chelsey Renee Hemphill, 28, 132 Mountainside Drive, criminal summons breaking and entering and simple assault. District court date is March 3. FEB. 17: Leann Kayla Stamper, 31, 4515 Sandycrest Court, felony breaking and entering and felony larceny after breaking and entering, $5000 secured bond. FEB. 18: Adams Tyler Rogers, 19, 905 Rhodes Ave., felony possession schedule 4, Xanax, simple possession schedule 6, marijuana, possession drug paraphernalia, $3500 unsecured bond. FEB. 20: Dillon Wayne Postelll, 21, simple assault, criminal summons. FEB. 21: Matthew Lee Owens, 29, Cherryville, probation violation, out of county, $50,000 secured bond. FEB. 21: Jasmine Rashae Harris, 27, 1717 Kings Row Drive, two counts larceny, $2500 unsecured bond. FEB. 22: Quinton Domonike Littlejohn, 20, 607 N. Cansler St., order for arrest, failure to appear on charge of carrying a concealed weapon FEB. 22: Kelly Reid Sarvis, 18, 311 Carpenter St., first degree murder, larceny of firearm, both felonies. No bond. FEB.22: Dennis Jerome Adams, 59, Shelby, DWI, driving while license revoked, $5000 secured bond. FEB. 23: Tammy Allen Clark, 41, failure to appear, $500 secured bond. FEB. 23: Larry Lee Hambright Jr., 42, 518 Stoney Point Road, three counts failure to appear, fail to pay monies, $22,510 secured bond. FEB. 25: Shequita Monique Harrison, 33, 213 Morris St., resist officer, $325 bond secured/ FEB. 25: Heather Nicole Gantt, 34, 10 Benfield Road, no operator’s license, $430 bond. FEB. 25: Priscilla Elaine Sosebee, 29, 101 Guyton Loop, simple assault, criminal summons. FEB. 25: Brian Kyle Abernathy, 29, 401 Baker St., order for arrest, failure to appear, monies, $545 secured bond. CITATIONS FEB. 15: David Eugene Jackson, 19, Shelby, no operator’s license. FEB. 16: Huda Jasmine Imad Dannun, 22, Indian
Trail, NC, speeding. FEB. 16: A 16-year-old female was cited for failure to decrease speed to avoid a collision. FEB. 16: Preston Spencer Jones, 19, 412 Fulton Dr., expired tag. FEB. 16: Clayton Daniel McSwain, 30, 122 Ferguson Dt., revoked license. FEB. 16: Debora Barker Hall, 53, 107 Timms St., no child seat belt. FEB. 17: Brandon Tyler Jefferies, 32, expired tag FEB. 17: Timothy Duane Furr, 509 W. Gold St., revoked license. FEB.17: Christopher Douglas Guiton, 23, Cherryville, revoked driver’s license, possession marijuana. FEB. 17: Herrisham Morris, 29, York, SC, unsafe movement. FEB. 18: Arturo Angeles Movan, 26, Greenville, SC, no operator’s license. FEB. 18: Amelia Gray Rogers, 45, 905 Rhodes Ave., possession of marijuana, possession drug paraphernalia. FEB. 18: Arturo Angeles Movan, 26, Greenville, SC, no operator’s license. FEB. 19: Timothy Duane Furr, 509 W. Gold St., 38, revoked license. FEB. 20: Stephen Blair Vaughn, 51, Blacksburg, SC, no liability insurance, revoked license. FEB. 20: William Andrew South, 46, Jefferson, NC, unsafe movement. FEB. 20: William Andrew South, 46, Jefferson, NC, unsafe movement. FEB. 20: Marvin Fuentes, 21, Yadkinville, NC, speeding. FEB. 20: Jazman Nichelle Shelton, 30, Moore, SC, speeding. FEB. 21: Jessica Dawn Stoeckel, 22, Bessemer City, stoplight violation. FEB. 21: Terry Asbury, 49, 5075 Pennington Place, Apt. 36, expired tag. FEB. 21: Connie Janette Cherry, 30, Lincolnton, no certificate of title, no vehicle inspection, no vehicle insurance, no registration, fictitious tag. FEB. 22: Matthew Lee Owens, 29, Murphy, NC, speeding, giving false name to officer. FEB. 22: Angela Jamarica Burris, 32, 105 Lake Montonia Rd., consuming alcoholic beverage in passenger area of a motor vehicle. FEB. 22: Jacques Robert Jackson, 58, 163 Galilee Church Road, consuming alcoholic beverage in passenger of a motor vehicle. FEB. 23: Michael Alexander McKinney, 19, 122 Ware Loop Road, allowing an unlicensed person to drive a vehicle. FEB. 23: Tyree Dashaun McCoy, 18, 522 Baker St., possession of marijuana, no operator’s license FEB. 23: Julian Rashad Coulter, 20, 104 Budway Road, revoked license FEB. 23: Arthur Lee Rondo, 45, Shelby, no seat belt INCIDENTS FEB. 6: A resident of Wintergreen Court reported an incident of Internet fraud. FEB. 11: A resident of Monta Vista Drive reported theft of a .380 caliber handgun valued at $800. FEB. 18: Hounds Campground, 114 Raven Circle, reported that a coin operated machine was broken into and $85 in currency re-
‘FANTASTICKS’ From Page 1A bruised but enlightened and they renew their vows with more maturity. The cast includes: The Mute, Erica Carpenter; El Gallo, Trey Ross; Matt, the boy, Austin Willis; Luisa, the girl, Katie Ujevich; Bellomy, Sean Whitworth;
Hucklebee, Jamie Brackett Hardin; Henry, Kevin Burke, Mortimer, Caroline Dedmon. Mike Sisk is accompanist and Lelia Lattimore is harpist. Musical numbers include: “Try to Remember” and “Soon It’s Gonna Rain,’’ and “They Were You.”
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moved. FEB. 18: A resident of Shelby reported that her 2014 Nissan was broken into on East Mountain Street by someone breaking the passenger window. Reported taken was a pocket book including credit and debit cards and social security cards. FEB. 18: A resident of Belmont said his 2014 Honda was broken into on S. Gaston Street by someone breaking a window and taking a purse containing cash and bank cards. FEB. 21: Police recovered a reported stolen tag belonging to Affordable Paint and Body Inc, of Shelby. The tag was found on Kings Mountain Boulevard. FEB. 24: A resident of Second Street said her metal carport was hit and damaged $800 by an unknown vehicle. FEB. 24: A resident of Gaffney, SC said that her Samsung Note 5 phone was taken while in Kings Mountain. FEB. 25: A resident of Raven Easement Circle said that two luggage carriers and paperwork was removed from his 2001 Montana Trailer RV. WRECKS FEB. 11: Officer Jonathan Price said that a hit and run driver sideswiped a 2011 Kia operated by Michele Shayka of Gastonia doing slight damage. The accident happened on I-85 North. FEB. 14: Officer F.L. Wittington said that Moses Nueman, 206 Ebenezer Road, operating a 1999 Cadillac rear-ended a 1996 Chevrolet operated by Jason Ledford of Cherryville who had slowed to a stop due to a car in front of him turning from Piedmont Avenue onto Benfield Road. Property damage was estimated at $2000. Neuman went to the hospital for observation. FEB. 15: Officer H.W. Carpenter said that Dale Riviere, 417 Bethlehem Road, was driving his 2013 Ram during moderate rainfall and the vehicle hydroplaned and hit a median barrier. The accident happened on the US 74 Bypass. Property damage was estimated at $20,000. FEB. 15¨Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Lynn Eskridge, 306 Garrison Drive, operating a 2009 Suba, traveling south on N. Sims St., ran off the right curb of the street and hit a utility pole, then the car rolled over on its left side due to the impact. Property damage to the vehicle was estimated at $20,000 and $500 to the city speed limit sign. No injuries were reported. FEB. 16: Officer H. W. Carpenter cited Debora Ann Hall with child restraint violation and a 16-year-old female with failure to reduce speed after an accident on Phifer Road where a police officer was working school traffic. Three vehicles operated by Crystal Willobee, 1249 Phifer Road, Debora Hall, 107 Timms St., and the 16-year-old driver were in line when the 1997 Honda operated by the 16-year-old driver failed to reduce speed and struck the Hall 1996 Toyota. The force of the impact forced the Hall vehicle into the 2007 GMC operated by Willobee. Property damage was estimated at $8,000. FEB. 17: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Amy Huggins Hannon, 315 Som-
erset Dr., was trapped in her 2014 Ford during a three-vehicle crash when a vehicle slammed into the driver’s side door of her car. Kings Mountain firemen and EMS took the woman from her car and she was transported to the hospital. Wittington said that Herisha M. Morris, York, SC, operating a 2014 Hyundai, had pulled out from the stop sign at the off ramp on Cleveland Avenue in front of a 2001 Kia operated by Elisha Grier, 5031 Pennington Place, Apt. 42, Morris’ vehicle then spun and slammed into the driver’s side door of a 2014 Ford operated by Amy Hannon, 315 Somerset Drive. Property damage was estimated at $11,500. FEB. 17: Officer F. L. Wittington said that that a 2014 Jeep operated by Matthew Harrison, Alto, Ga., drove up on the US 74 west ramp to the wrong way and pulled out in front of a 2005 Chrysler operated by Semeka Gill of Shelby. The State Highway Patrol charged Harrison with DWI. Property damage was estimated at $2000. FEB. 18: Officer D. K. Davis said that a 2003 Mazda operated by Kristy Scruggs of Clover, SC struck a 2010 Chevrolet operated by Lisa Thomas, 126 Gunsmoke Trail, which spun and struck a 2011 Honda operated by James Turner Jr. of Waxhaw. The accident happened on NC 161 when Scruggs looked down, she said, taking her eyes from the road momentarily. Property damage was estimated at $20,500. No injuries were reported. FEB. 18: Officer J. L. Dee said that Hector Vargas, Greenville, SC, operating a 2005 Honda on I-85 North, ran off the right side of the road and struck a guardrail before coming to rest in a ditch off the roadway. Property damage was estimated at $5,000 to the car and $3600 to the guardrail. FEB. 18: Officer Stephen Skinner said that a hit and run driver struck a 2011 Hyundai owned by Curtis Pressley, 711 Oakland Street, and parked at 407 E. King Street. Property damage was estimated at $1500. FEB. 20: Officer G. L. McKinney cited William Andrew South with safe movement violation and Stephen Blair Vaughn with driving while license revoked and no liability insurance after a wreck on York Road. South, of Jefferson, NC, operating a 1987 Olds, said he slammed on his brakes and slid into the middle lane as Vaughn, of Blacksburg, SC, operating a 2002 Ford, came by and South, attempting to move into the north lane, struck the Vaughn vehicle. Property damage was minor. FEB. 22: Officer Marquis Shon Macopson said Jalynne White, Rutherfordton, was driving her 2006 Ford on NC 161 toward the Galilee community when a deer ran out in front of her, breaking her windshield and entering the vehicle in the passenger area. Property damage was estimated at $1,000. FEB. 22: Officer J. L. Dee said that said Tednesha Wilson of Bessemer City was driving her 2003 Dodge on NC 216 at Center Street when a deer ran out in front of her. Property damage was estimated at $1500.
March distribution The Shelby Lions Club will be distributing USDA Commodities on Wednesday, March 8, at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. The distribution is based on the number in the family and the income of the
household. You must live in Cleveland County to qualify. If a person is unable to come in person, send a note stating the number in the family, their address and entire family income, signed by them.
From Page 1A is his dedication to the people and to the department, his willingness to listen and to learn from other people and the professional standards he sets for himself and the police department,’’ retired Chief Houston Corn said 15 years ago, when Proctor was sworn. Three years after he was sworn, Chief Proctor got the eye of Governor James S. Gilmore, III, chairman of the National Council on Readiness & Preparedness, public/private partnerships to strengthen Homeland Security, and Proctor became the only Chief from North Carolina on the advisory committee to the National Task Force on Community Preparedness and Response. This was the after math of Gulf Coast and Florida natural disasters. Proctor spend some time in Washington, DC as the subject matter expert on the commission that made recommendations on preparedness and response in emergencies in 2005 to every community in the United States. As a department head Proctor believes in training his officers and promotes what he calls a succession policy that means that if an officer retires that there is someone to step in who can do the job. Recently he promoted Captain Jerry Tessenair to Assistant Chief and Proctor has no plans for retirement. “I believe in having my officers trained and ready to do any job,’’ he said. Proctor said he has been very proud of his officers, his “team.” And over $1 million in grants have helped give the department body cameras, in car cameras, enhanced communication and, of course, a computerized police department in a beautiful law enforcement building that replaced the old city hall and police station that Proctor began work in 30 years ago. ‘I miss that old police department but not the walkie talkies, the mike we pushed to dispatch cars, and the phone system,’’ said Proctor. Proctor became Chief at age 37. He said that becoming Chief had been a goal for him throughout his career. At age 22 he was hired as a patrolman by then-Interim Chief Bob Hayes and was promoted through the ranks and served with Chief Warren Goforth, Chief Bob Hayes, Chief Richard Reynolds and Chief Houston Corn. Seven years on the job, Proctor was credited with capturing a robbery suspect, according to newspaper reports “The young man (Sgt. Melvin Proctor) should get some sort of recognition. He took this guy on single-handed and he kept his cool about him,’’ said Joe Hedden, an eyewitness to the capture by Proctor of a man who robbed a food store. Hayes said after the call to 911, Det. Melvin Proctor approached the area in an unmarked car, saw the parked truck, then saw an individual dressed in camouflage clothing coming to the truck.
MELVIN From Page 1A never give up on my goals,’’ he said this week as he compared police work as a career with fun things he has enjoyed such as riding a bull, kickbox fighting, scuba diving and flying an airplane. Proctor and Sgt. Derek Johnson organized the scuba diving team at KMPD. Along with reserve officer Don Martin they participated in several dive rescues. Proctor says that the scuba diving team is an important part of law enforcement, along with many other programs instituted that help the community. Then-interim Chief Bob Hayes and Sgt. James Camp met Proctor working as a night clerk as assistant store manager at a convenience store and suggested that he join the force.” I agreed because I admired the local cops and even as a child had looked up to a policeman,’’ he said. “The officers would stop and talk to me. They thought I had the instincts to be an officer. Proctor had worked in the grocery business, landscaping business and the insurance industry. “I felt coming from other professions I have a different viewpoint but this profession of policing has rounded me the most,’ ’he said. Proctor added, “I guess
Chief Hayes said the officer told him the suspect attempted to hide and got down on the ground behind the truck. As Proctor exited his vehicle and came near, Hayes said the suspect told the officer, “Go ahead and kill me.” As back-up units arrived, Lt. Houston Corn was second on the scene and helped Proctor subdue and get the suspect under control. Joe Hedden and Robert Goforth, residents of nearby Meadowbrook Road, were walking in the area, Hedden said, and witnessed the capture. The suspect was a wild man, according to Hedden, who said, ‘In all that time I felt like he (Proctor) had plenty of reason to use his gun. It’s amazing to me that he was able to maintain his cool headedness.” Hayes said that the suspect tried to take Proctor’s gun, held a gun on the store clerk, and told him not to move (kidnapping), and bent the hood on Proctor’s police car while wrestling with the officer. Proctor has always pushed himself to learn and has thousands of hours of law enforcement training behind his badge. He received his basic law enforcement training in 1987 and his certification in 1988. He received his general instructor certification and specialized firearms instructor certification in 1991, his specialized defensive instructor certification in 1993, an intermediate law enforcement certification in 1995, basic SWAT training in 1997 and his Criminal Justice degree from Cleveland Community College in 2001. These are just some of his achievements. He has taught Basic Law Enforcement training classes, such as defensive tactics and firearms, since 1991-91 and organized classes at the Kings Mountain Police Department so people in the area would not have to travel out of town to get training plus numerous awards. Proctor’s goals have been to reinforce ideas that worked well when he was on patrol and has always stressed that a link with the community and the police department is most important. “The community is the link. It is not an us, the attitude. It is us and the community together stopping the bad guys,’’ he says. The Chief wants members of the community to always feel free to come and see him and let him know of issues that need to be addressed and they have. Proctor’s wife, Lisa, like her husband, has been a detective sergeant (now Lieutenant) in the department’s narcotics investigations and promoted through the ranks. She will celebrate 30 years in law enforcement in 4 ½ years. Proctor is the son of the late W. T. Proctor of Rocky Mount, who died July 23, 2016 and Edith Proctor. He has two daughters, Lauren Thornburg and Krystal Proctor. Lauren and Jamie Thornburg are expecting their first child and the Chief’s first grandson on May 15. The Chief will also celebrate his 53rd birthday in May. every kid likes to play cops and robbers and growing up in Rocky Mount I was a big fan of the Andy Griffith Show and watched police shows on television but the real thing isn’t as fascinating as kid games.’’ “It’s a wonderful career for the right person but a policeman’s job is physically demanding, not only for the cop but for his family. It changes your life and you miss a lot of family things,’’ he said. Proctor said in the 1995 Herald story that “you never know when your day will start and when it will end, depending on emergencies.” Proctor advises young people who want to begin a career in law enforcement to look not at just the salary but the benefit packages. The Herald story noted that Proctor started kickboxing in Wilmington where he graduated from Hoggard High School. He won the title fight in November 1984 in Virginia Beach, Va., whipping Mike Owens in a 12round bout for the Mideastern light heavyweight title. After he came to Kings Mountain as a young man he became interested in rodeo and became active in the Southern States Professional Rodeo Association. At age 22 he joined the Kings Mountain Police force and the rest of his story is history.
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Mustache Day at East Elementary School Monday was Mustache Day at East Elementary School and students and staff wore mustaches to say “I mustache you to be kind and not b e a bully” as part of anti-bullying activities this week. Special exercises are being held all this week as students also celebrate “Read America Week” and volunteers from the community are visiting the campus and reading to students in each classroom. Julie Fortner, a staff member, says that fun activities are planned each day that teach good behavior, anti-bullying and increased interest in reading.
2nd grade teacher Paula McDaniel and Matthew Sigmon MRS. WOOTEN’S THIRD GRADE AT EAST – Pictured are students in Mrs. Wooten’s 3rd grade at East School in their mustaches for anti-bullying special activities this week. Left to right, front row, Taylor Wilson, Olivia Coplen, Gabriel Lubas, Braxton Powell, Lilly Bolin, and Thomas Phillips. Back row, from left, Phylicia Eubanks, McKenzie Foster, Kensen Martin and Ta’Miyah Fordham. Photos by JULIE FORTNER
4th graders Myron O’Banner and Jacob McMurray
2nd grader Kayla Goode 3rd grade teacher Leah Davis
2nd grader Sophia Arrowood
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4th grader Savannah Lanier
Fourth grade teacher Jessica McSwain
4th grade teacher Jennifer Osborne
4th grader Brooke Waseman
Principal Becky Bailey and Mascot Leo the Lion
4th grader Camden Cobb
2nd grader Jazlyn Roseboro
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5 individuals, 1950 team to join Hall of Fame Five individuals and a basketball team that competed for the state championship will be inducted into the Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame at its 30th banquet and induction ceremony Sat., May 6 at 6 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church. The 1950 Davidson High School men’s basketball team, which made it to the state championship game before falling to Ridgeview 42-23, will be
honored along with coaches Danny Ray McDowell and Bob Jones, KMHS basketball great Susan Mitchem Dukes, KMHS and Wingate University softball star LaRonda McClain, and former KMHS golfing great Michael Jolly. Tickets will be available soon for $15 from members of the Hall of Fame committee. They will also be available at the door on the night of the induction ceremony. The Davidson basketball
team made it to the state finals after playing all of its regular season home games on an outside dirt court. Members of the team were Carl Rhodes, Eddie Kennedy, LC Burris, Clyde Taylor, Anglee Perry, Clayton Adams, John Blalock, Henry Carroll, Carl Adams, Jimmie Bennix, Ikie Jammerson, Roosevelt Adams, and Frank Burris. The coach was Principal J.A. Gibosn. Players still living are Carl Adams and Frank Bur-
ris, both of Kings Mountain, and John Gamble of Washington, DC. Bob Jones served as head football coach and athletic director at KMHS from 1971-77 and also coached American Legion baseball. He has won numerous golf championships in the county and area, and taught tennis to many local athletes who went on to win championships at the collegiate and national level. Before becoming a coach, he spent
several years as a pitcher in the San Francisco Giants organization. Danny McDowell has been a successful basketball coach for most of his life. He coached numerous Kings Mountain Boys Club teams to national AAU championships and is the only KMHS basketball coach to win three consecutive conference championships. He is now turning out conference champions at Bessemer City High School.
Susan Mitchem pioneered 5-on-5 girls basketball at KMHS in the 1970s. Prior to the advent of Title IX in high school sports, girls basketball was not played on a full court as it is today. There were six players – three forwards on one end of the court and three guards on the other – and players could dribble the ball only twice. After that, the game went to a “rover See HOF, Page 3B
Girls fall to Freedom
Kings Mountain Middle’s 2017 Tri-County Conference champions. Front row, Marcus Odums, Rashaard Brooks and Zeke Cannedy. Middle row Brandon Williams, Matt Toms, Wes Hughes, Isaiah Tate and Devin Pressley. Back row, Dagan Whittaker, Coach Shane Cole, Jamie Wilson, Kobe Paysour, Caleb Johnston, Traveon Conway, Orlando Odums, Coach Jacob Lineberger and Justin Visoso.
Kings Mountain Middle School Patriots win Tri-County crown Kings Mountain Middle School won its second major sport Tri-County Conference championship of the school year when its basketball team defeated rival Shelby 36-32 in overtime Wednesday at Shelby. In the fall, the Patriots defeated Shelby for the conference football championship. Last week’s win capped one of the greatest basketball seasons in the history of KMMS. It was the Patriots’ first conference championship since 1999. The Patriots, who finished 12-3 overall and won the Eastern Division, and Blue Devils, who won the West, went into the title game with explosive offenses, but great defense by both teams and good free throw shooting at the end
by the Patriots sealed the victory. “In every championship game there are always unsung heroes and many times it comes down to fundamental plays,” said KM Coach Shane Cole. “This applied in this game. Orlando Odums came off the bench to score four huge points after we got into early foul trouble; and Kobe Paysour and Caleb Johnston accounted for 31 rebounds.” Cole said the two teams played a “defensive jewel” in a see-saw battle that saw Paysour score four of his game-leading 14 points to help KM take an 11-8 lead. The second period saw a stalemate until the final 2 ½ minutes when the Blue Devils went on an 8-0 run for a See PATRIOTS, Page 2B
Kings Mountain’s Isaiah Tate (30) puts up a jumper between two Shelby defenders. (Photos by Gary Smart)
Kings Mountain High’s girls basketball team made one of its longest treks ever in the state 3A tournament last week, making it to the third round before falling to a powerful Freedom High team 75-57 in Morganton. The Lady Mountaineers ended their season with 19 wins, one of their best records ever. Freedom, though, proved to be too much of a test as the Lady Patriots continued as one of the hottest teams in the state. Freedom fell to county rival East Burke in the first game of the season and hasn’t lost since. The Lady Patriots led all the way. They outscored the Lady Mountaineers 14-6 in the first period and carried a 29-20 lead into halftime. A 25-15 margin in the third quarter put the game away. Freedom’s defense was geared to stop KM’s leading
scorer, point guard Hannah Clark, and it was successful to holding the All-SMAC standout to just nine points. Kelsey Farmer led the KM scoring with 16 points and Leeasia Rhodes added 13. The Lady Mountaineers opened the tournament Tuesday night at home with a 70-50 victory over Weddington. With Farmer hitting 12 of her 21 points in the first quarter, including three consecutive treys, the home team breezed to a 27-11 lead and was never headed. The lead was 39-25 at the half and 59-36 going into the fourth quarter. Clark was battling a bad cold and was not up to par, but she was still one of four KM players in double figures. Following Farmer were Rhodes with 13 points, See KMHS GIRLS, Page 2B
Cox Mill ousts KM again For the second straight season, Concord Cox Mill has sent Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers packing up their gear after a 78-41 victory Saturday night in Concord. The Mountaineers were no match for the talented Chargers, who led wire to wire to advance the Western Regional championship game last night. The Chargers jumped out to a 12-0 lead and went on to lead 24-15 after the first quarter and 37-20 at halftime. Kings Mountain, which finished third in the SMAC, ended its season with a 19-10 overall record. The Mountaineers opened the playoffs last Tuesday at home with an 81-72 win over Central Cabarrus. The Mountaineers started off on a roll, leading
by as many as 21 points, but Central Cabarrus came back to take a second half lead that forced the Mountaineers to come from behind in the fourth quarter. Adrain Delph led the KM attack with 35 points, including 14 of 20 from the charity stripe. His nine fourth quarter free throws kept the Mountaineers ahead at the end. Zeke Littlejohn contributed 13 points. Kings Mountain rolled to a 25-9 first quarter lead before the visitors got into the game. Delph was deadly, scoring 10 of the points, including one thunderous dunk and a long trey. Delph added seven points in the second period as the Mountaineers held to a 39-23 lead, but Central Cabarrus scored seven See KMHS BOYS, Page 2B
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Kings Mountain’s Zeke Littlejohn puts up two of his 38 points in Thursday’s state playoff win over Hickory Ridge at Parker Gym. (Photo by Gary Smart)
straight points in the final minute to cut the margin to 39-30 at intermission. Central Cabarrus put up 26 points in the third quarter to take a 56-55 lead into the final eight minutes. A 9-0 run by the Mountaineers, highlighted by a Josh Helton jam, put KM up 72-61 and the home team was able to nail down the victory at the foul line. Littlejohn scored a career-high 38 points to lead the Mountaineers to a 79-69
win over Hickory Ridge in the second round Thursday. Littlejohn hit 14 of 20 shots from the floor and scored 16 points as the Mountaineers went up 39-29 at intermission. Kings Mountain carried a 58-47 lead into the final eight minutes. Hickory Ridge made a run, cutting the margin to 67-62, but couldn’t get any closer. Delph added 19 points for the Mountaineers.
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Sarah Drennan drives past a North Henderson player in Thursday’s state playoff win at Parker Gym. (Photo by Gary Smart)
Chaya Hunter with 12 and Clark with 10. Farmer hit 8 of 14 from the field and also had four steals. Hunter led the defense with 14 rebounds. Rhodes had eight assists and Clark six. Weddington’s Erin Addison was the game’s top scorer with 29 points, but the rest of the team managed only 21. In the second round game with North Henderson on Thursday night, Clark was back to her usual self, swishing the nets for 30 points in a 63-44 KM victory. Clark hit four from beyond the ark and also contributed four steals. Hunter and Sarah Drennan contributed 12 points apiece with nine of Dren-
nan’s coming from threepoint land. Hunter also pulled down nine rebounds and Drennan dished out six assists. Kings Mountain got the offense going strong after trailing 17-10 after the first period. They Lady Mountaineers finished the second quarter with a 15-2 run that put them on top 34-23 at intermission. GIRLS GAME KM (70) – Drennan 2, Clark 10, Wesley 2, Pressley 2, Roberts 8, Farmer 20, Rhodes 13, Hunter 12. Weddington (50) – Katzbach 13, Perillo 1, James 4, Miller 1, Howard 2, Addison 29. GIRLS GAME KM (63) – Drennan 12, Clark 30, Hunter 12, Farmer 2, Rhodes 3, Pressley 4. W (44)
PATRIOTS: Kings Mountain Middle School captures Tri-County crown From Page 1B 23-19 halftime lead. In the third quarter the KM squad matched Shelby’s run with one of their own, scoring the first nine points of the quarter with Johnston contributing six points. That allowed KM to enter the fourth quarter leading 30-29. Defense was the name of the game in the final period as the teams battled possession after possession with neither getting a field goal. As both teams went into the scoring drought, it wasn’t until the last minute and a half that saw both teams go 1 for 5 from the foul line. KM had a chance to win the game with 5.7 seconds to go but missed the front end of a one and one. Shelby got the rebound and raced toward its goal, but a foul by KM gave the Blue Devils a chance to win with a half second remaining. They were able to convert one point to send the game into overtime. During the three-minute OT, with both teams fatigued, it once again came down to the fundamentals. KM made six free throws, including four by Paysour, to Shelby’s two, to clinch the conference championship. Paysour led the Patriots with 14 points and 20 rebounds, marking his second straight 20 rebound game. Johnston scored eight points and had 11 rebounds. Wes Hughes had four points, Orlando Odums four, Matt Toms three, Isaiah Tate two, and Marcus Odums one. Player of the game was Caleb Johnston. Sixth man of the game was Orlando Odums. Season stats: Scoring – Kobe Paysour 185 points (12.3 average), Matt Toms 150 points, 10.0 average), Marcus Odums 110 points, Isaiah Tate 105, Caleb Johnston 79, Wes Hughes 67, Orlando Odums 22, Zeke Cannedy 21, Devin Pressley 15, Jamie Wilson 10, Traveon Conway 8, Brandon Williams 4, (Others 14). Rebounding – Paysour 160, Johnston 111, Hughes 30. Assists – Paysour 55, Toms 30. Steals – Paysour 49, Odums 15, Toms 14. 3-Pointers – Team 76 (5 per game);
Odums 21, Toms 21, Tate 16. Scoring Avg. – Season 53.2 scored, 40.2 allowed; in the division, 55.5 scored, 35.7 allowed. Other stats – The Patriots finished on a 10-game winning streak, were 5-2 against county teams, and won 12 games overall (most in over a decade). The team made 10 threes in a playoff win over Crest, and five players scored double figures in the same game. The combination of Marcus Odums, Kobe Paysour, Matt Toms, Wes Hughes and Caleb Johnston were 10-0 as starters. “This was just an amazing group of boys,” Coach Cole said. “After a 0-2 start and falling to 2-3 after five games, they just would not quit. They kept believing and started trusting each other and the coaches. “These guys handled adversity so well; they just kept playing no matter what the situation. These guys will be great men someday. “Thanks to the players and Coach (Jacob) Lineberger for their hard work and for being the stronghold for the team. I also want to thank the school and the fans for the year-long support.” Coach Lineberger added, “I’m really proud of the way our kids played and how they handle adversity; how they kept fighting and that the championship was a lot like our season. We had some ups and downs, but we always continued to play hard and now we are champs. “I want to thank Coach Cole for being the awesome guy he is. He doesn’t get enough credit for caring about the kids.” Wes Hughes said: “I had the best season this year with Marcus, Matt and Kobe, and the best coaches in Coach Cole and Coach Lineberger.” Caleb Johnston added, “thanks to everyone for a great season. The sky’s the limit for this team.” Matt Toms added, “I’ve enjoyed playing this season. Thanks for the memories.” Kobe Paysour noted, “Thanks to the coaches and my teammates. You guys rock!”
Weston Hughes (22) tries to get around the Shelby defense in last week’s Tri-County championship game at Shelby Middle.
Kings Mountain cheerleaders keep the crowd in the game in last week’s Tri-County championship matchup at Shelby. (Photos by Gary Smart)
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Davidson High’s 1950 basketball team. Front row Carl Rhodes, Eddie Kennedy, LC Burris, Clyde Taylor. Second row Anglee Perry, Clayton Adams, John Blalock, Henry Carroll, Carl Adams. Third row Jimmy Bennix, Ikie Jammerson, Roosevelt Adams, Frank Burris, J.A Gibson (Coach and Principal), June Gamble not pictured.
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HOF: 5 individuals; 1950 team to be inducted May 6 From Page 1B rule,” meaning one forward and one guard could run up and down the court. After a year of that system, the girls went to boys rules. Mitchem was just the third female in KMHS history to score over 1,000 points in her career, and at that time KMHS was a 10th through 12th grade school. Ninth graders played at the junior high. Michael Jolly was a Regional and State golf champion at KMHS in the 1990s, and has won numerous championships in the county and area since that time. He played and lettered four years at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He turned his boyhood hobby into a full-time job as he now works for Cleveland Golf, recruiting young golfers to represent the company on the pro tour. McClain was a four-time all-state softball player at
Susan Dukes
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KMHS and was the most versatile player on the state championship teams in 2005 and 2006. Her career batting average was well over .300 and she led the team in numerous categories including
batting average, runs scored and stolen bases. During her four-year career here, she committed only one error. She also starred in volleyball and basketball and was the Conference Player of the
KM Sports This Week Friday, March 3 3:45 – High school track, Kings Mountain at Tony Waldrop Invitational at Polk County. 4 p.m. – High school baseball, Burns at Kings Mountain (JV/V DH). 6 p.m. – High school girls soccer, Kings Mountain at Burns. Saturday, March 4 12 and 2 p.m. – High school softball, Kings Mountain vs. Sun Valley and Mount Pleasant at Sun Valley.
Monday, March 6 2 p.m. – High school golf, Kings Mountain at Crest (Riverbend). Tuesday, March 7 4 p.m. – High school tennis, Kings Mountain at Burns. 4 p.m.- High school baseball, Kings Mountain at Shelby (JV/V DH). 6 p.m. – High school softball, Shelby at Kings Mountain. 6 p.m. – High school girls soccer, Kings Mountain at Shelby.
Wednesday, March 8 3:45 – High school track, Mountaineer Relays vs. Crest, Shelby and Stuart Cramer at KMHS. 4 p.m. – Middle School track, Kings Mountain and East Rutherford at Burns. 5 p.m. – High school baseball, South Point at Kings Mountain. 5 p.m. – JV baseball, Kings Mountain at South Point.
SPRING INTO YOUTH SPORTS! Spring Youth Sports Program KINGS MOUNTAIN FAMILY YMCA
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Year in volleyball. At Wingate, she set numerous records, was all-conference three times, and was All-South, AllState and All-Region numerous times.
In addition to the inductees, the Hall of Fame will honor four individuals who have made significant contributions to sports and the community with the annual Distinguished Service
LaRonda McClain Awards. The honorees include Curtis Pressley, Gary Smart Sr., Ed Guy and Dan Huffstetler.
KM softball opens with win over Jags Kings Mountain High’s girls softball team opened its season Monday at home with a 14-6 victory over the Jaguars of Forestview High. In their debut under new head coach Kevin Allran, the Lady Mountaineers collected 14 hits and scored in every inning. They scored two runs in each of the first four innings to build an 8-1 lead. They banged out 11 hits with Cassi Melton leading the way with 2-for-3 with a double and triple and three runs batted in. Catie Payne notched her first win on the mound, giving up only two earned runs and striking out two. The Lady Mountaineers play at East Rutherford Wednesday at 6 p.m. for their SMAC opener. By innings: FV 010 032 0 KM 222 251 x
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Sophomore Catie Payne handles the pitching duties for Kings Mountain in Monday’s softball season opener with Forestview at Lancaster Field #3.
FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT® FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
It’s that time again! The Kings Mountain Family YMCA is starting up another season of spring sports. Our leagues are open for kids ages 3 through 15. Your child will master the fundamentals of the game and develop their skills. But beyond that, she/he will grow as a person, as the league focuses on respect, sportsmanship, and other YMCA Character traits. This Spring 2017 season we will be offering baseball, softball, and soccer. *Parents and friends can be helpful as Volunteer Coaches.
Tee-ball: Ages 3-4 Baseball: Ages 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15* Softball: Ages 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15* *(Age as of May 1st 2017) Soccer: Ages 3-4, U-6, U-9, U-12, U-15
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Members: $30, Non Members: $55, City Resident: $40 Financial assistance may be available Register before Sunday, March 5 at the Kings Mountain Family YMCA, or online at: www.clevecoymca.org/Sports-at-Kings-Mountain
For more information please contact: The Kings Mountain Family YMCA (704) 739-9631
Kings Mountain third baseman Jessica Oehler puts the tag on a Forestview runner trying to go from first to third on a groundout in Monday’s season opener at Lancaster Field.
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Kings Mountain first baseman John Bell stretches to complete a double play against North Gaston in Monday’s season opener at Lancaster Field.
Mountaineers drop opener, at East today game away early with three runs in the top of the first inning. Russell gave up five runs, including four earned. He gave up five hits, walked three and struck out three. Daniel Bagwell pitched 2.2 innings of relief, giving
up one run; and Alec Seaward hurled the final inning. Palmer Davis, Madisyn Bolin and John Melton had hits for Kings Mountain. The Mountaineers begin SMAC play Wednesday at East Rutherford.
4-6 CHAMPIONS - Blue Devils, left to right, Yates Toney, Lecrae Toney, Lewis Byrd, Thandiwe Byrd, Emma Beam, Jeremiah Byrd. Back, coach Ty Toney.
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Kings Mountain High’s baseball team fell to North Gaston 6-1 in its season opener Monday afternoon at Lancaster Field. Steven Russell pitched the first 3.1 innings for the Mountaineers and took the loss. North Gaston put the
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the bottom of the sixth on a passed ball. Leading the Mountaineers at the plate was Joe Ruffalo with two hits, and Kennedy with one. Ruffalo was the winning pitcher, going four innings and giving up just three hits while striking out four. David Willis pitched three perfect innings in relief. Kings Mountain plays its first conference game Wednesday at East Rutherford.
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13-15 CHAMPIONS - Team Loaded, left to right, Jaden Grier, Belton Pressley, Isaiah Tate, Orlando Odums Jr., Coach Scooter Glenn. Not pictured, Zoey Ward and Carson Kelly.
KM ELITE: Results from championship matchups From Page 4B Showtyme 25 Easy – Landon Hollifield 19, Tee Hollifield 8, Malachi Powell 2, Kaleigh Gullatte 2. Showtyme – Josiah Guyton 18, Kenan Fowler 4, Adrian Watson 2. 9-11 years old (Consolation) Blue Devils 33, Bad Boyz 16 Blue Devils – Josiah Guyton 13, Jackson Toney 9, Khalia King 8, CoRey Simpson 2, Tristan Pressley 1. Bad Boyz – Jamarius Williams 8, Talon Dalton 3, Chancellor Martin 2, Landon Hollifield 2, Steven Brown 1. (Championship) Lightning Ballers 31, Team Heat 22
Ballers – Ally Hollifield 12, Bryson Brown 7, Curtis Simpson 7, Carter Simpson 3, Daquan Bess 2. Heat – Zavien Smith 7, Ahmad Allen 6, Mason Demetro 4, Dorian Montgomery 2, Jackson Beam 2, Tucker Cash 1. 12-15 years old (Division round game) Team Loaded 89, Dynasty Squad 31 Loaded – Jaden Grier 29, Jamie Wilson 18, Junior Odums 18, A.J. Richardson 12, Isaiah Tate 12. Dynasty – Belton Pressley 14, Devin Pressley 7, Amari Smith 6, Maddox James 4. (Championship) Team Loaded 75, Team Legend 56 Loaded – Isaiah Tate 28, Jaden Grier 21, Junior Odums 13, Belton Pressley 10, Jamie
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LEGALS NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CLEVELAND COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 15 SP 337 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF WATTS PERFECTIONS, INC., Mortgagor, to Terry Pack, Trustee; WESLEY L. DEATON, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1707, PAGE 113 BANK OF THE OZARKS, an Arkansas Banking Corporation, as successor by merger to FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA, Mortgagee. Dated November 18, 2008, recorded in Book 1565, at Page 635 Securing the original amount of $299,215.99
6-8 CHAMPIONS - Team Easy, left to right, front row, Zion King. Middle row, Kaleigh Gullatte, Tee Hollifield, Malachi Powell, Landon Hollifield, Jacob Baker. Back coach Andy Holllifield.
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AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE AND NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF COLLATERAL TO: WATTS PERFECTIONS, INC.; DOUGLAS CHAD WATTS, DEBTORS NOTICE: This Notice of Sale and Notice of Disposition of Collateral notifies the debtors and the public of a sale of real property and a disposition of personal property collateral at said sale of real property, at the time and date specified below. Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by WATTS PERFECTIONS, INC., 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 19th day of January, 2016, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse door in Shelby, North Carolina at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday the 2nd day of March, 2017, 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: Lying and being in Number Nine (9) Township, Cleveland County, NC, being located on the Northwest side of SR 1803 (Royster Road), being bounded on the North by a 15 acre tract conveyed this date to Watts, on the West by Beam, and being described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a magnetic nail set in the centerline of the right of way of SR 1803, Southernmost corner of the 15 acre tract conveyed this date to Watts; thence with the centerline of the right of way of SR 1803 as follows: South 27-12-00 West 75.14 feet; South 29-16-00 West 100 feet; South 35-19-00 West 100.28 feet; South 42-1300 West 100 feet; South 52-31-00 West 100.82 feet; South 62-25-00 West 100 feet; South 74-51-00 West 100.59 feet; and South 81-10-24 West 61.02 feet to a railroad spike located 1.77 feet South of the centerline of said right of way; thence North 07-5400 East 311.72 feet to a point in a hickory tree with pointers; thence North 8536-00 West (passing over an existing iron on line at 444.75 feet) a total distance of 519.75 feet to a point in a creek, and being in the East line of Beam; thence with the creek, and with Beam’s line as follows: North 49-36-00 East 64.50 feet; North 11-47-00 West 321 feet; North 42-52 East 326 feet; North 42-21 West 300 feet; and North 2020-49 West 146.04 feet to an unmarked point in said creek, being the Westernmost corner of the 15 acre tract conveyed to Watts; thence with the Northeast line of said Watts tract, South 51-14-14 East 1356 feet to the point of BEGINNING, containing 13.285 acres, more or less, according to a survey by T. Scott Bankhead, RLS, dated January 24, 2005. Title reference: See Deed at Book 1441, Page 2036, Cleveland County Registry. THIS PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 2617 Royster Road, Shelby, NC 28150, Parcel # 58542. As well as all personal property and fixtures located therein, as described in UCC File Number 20080103878J which was Amended/Continued in UCC File Number 20130097987H with the North Carolina Secretary of State, to be sold at one time as real estate pursuant to N.C.G.S. §25-9604(a)(2). This sale is made subject to any excise or transfer taxes, all outstanding and unpaid Cleveland County and any city or town ad
valorem property taxes as well as any and all other prior liens, defects and encumbrances involving said property, as well as a Clerk’s fee of $.45 per $100 on the purchase price. All real and personal property is being sold AS IS, WHERE IS, and all warranties are disclaimed. 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. §4521.29 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 the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The debtors of the above-referenced loan are entitled to an accounting of the unpaid indebtedness with no charge for the first request and a charge of $25.00 for any subsequent request. The debtors may contact Bank of the Ozarks directly or they may contact the Substitute Trustee to obtain direct numbers by which they can call Bank of the Ozarks. This the 1st day of February, 2017. /s/ Wesley L. Deaton Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 2459 Denver, NC 28037 (704) 489-2491 KMH3783 (2/22 & 3/01/2017)
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Senior Citizens celebrate Black History Month A fashion show featuring distinguished African Americans featured “Together we are the world,’’ the program celebrating Black History Month at the Patrick Senior Center. Barbara Crosby narrated the fashion show and guest speaker was Rev. William Thompson. Mayor pro tem Mike Butler gave the welcome and the
opening prayer was given by Mary Helen Brown. Sharon Eaker, Patrick Center Director, also welcomed the group and made closing remarks and Sarah Miller led the audience in singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The closing song, “We are the world,’’ was led by Carol Dixon. Assisting in program arrangements and serving refreshments provided by
Summitt Place and Firestone were Mattie Adams, Janet Beani, June Bridges, Mary Helen Brown, Marie Burris, Barbara Crosby, Goldie Diggs, Marilyn Flint, Deborah Hoyle, Peggy Galaski, Pat Lemmon, John McCoy, Sarah Miller, Christine Moore, Jessie Moore, Olivia Moore, Nellie Roseboro, Brenda Smith, Alice White and the Senior Center staff.
ON BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM – From left, Marie Burris, Nellie Roseboro, Mattie Adams at podium, Christine Moore, Goldie Diggs, Jessie Moore and John McCoy at the recent “Together we make one world,’’ program at the Patrick Senior Center.
Rev. WILLIAM THOMPSON …GUEST SPEAKER
SINGING – From left Senior Center Director Sharon Eaker, Christine Moore, Mayor pro tem Mike Butler, and guest speaker Rev.William Thompson join in singing “We are the world” at the recent Black History program celebrating Black History Month at the Patrick Senior Center. PHOTOS by KAREN GRIGG
Ash Wednesday service March 1 LUCILLE LEE ..Models brilliant blue hat and jacket dress.
BARBARA CROSBY ..At microphone introducing speaker and modeling hip-length colorful jacket outfit.
Faith Baptist service Sat. Faith Baptist Church, 1009 Linwood Road, will have special services Saturday, March 4, at 6 p.m. Rev. George Lockhart, a former youth pastor and pastor of New Vision Baptist Church, will lead the service of worship and music on the theme, “Red Letters.” Pastor J.R. and Patty Robbins and the congregation invite the public.
Dixon Presbyterian Church will hold an Ash Wednesday service tonight (March 1) at 6 p.m. Pastor Randy Patterson will conduct the service. Everyone welcome.
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Getting Old Pays Off Dear Savvy Senior, What types of discounts are available to baby boomers, at what age do they kick in, and what’s the best way to go about finding them? Almost 50 Dear Almost, One of the great perks of growing older in America is the many discounts that are available to boomers and seniors. There are literally thousands of discounts on a wide variety of products and services including restaurants, grocery stores, travel and lodging, entertainment, retail and apparel, health and beauty, automotive services and much more. These discounts – typically ranging between 5 and 25 percent off – can add up to save you hundreds of dollars each year. So, if you don’t mind admitting your age, here are some tips and tools to help you find the discounts you may be eligible for. Always Ask: The first thing to know is that most businesses don’t advertise them, but many give senior discounts just for the asking, so don’t be shy. You also need to know that while some discounts are available as soon as you
turn 50, many others may not kick in until you turn 55, 60, 62 or 65. Search Online: Because senior discounts frequently change and can vary depending on where you live and the time of the year, the Internet is the easiest way to help you locate them. To do a search, start by visiting SeniorDiscounts.com, which lists thousands of discounts that you can search for by city and state, and by the category you’re interested in, for free. You can also look for discounts at TheSeniorList.com, which provides a large list of national and regional business chains that offer them, or you can Google them individually. Just go to Google.com and type in the business or organization you’re curious about, followed by “senior discount” or “senior discount tickets.”
its 50 and older members a wide variety of discounts through affiliate businesses (see AARPdiscounts.com). If, however, you’re not the AARP type, there are other alternative organizations you can join that also provide discounts such as The Seniors Coalition or the American Seniors Association. Or, for federal workers, there’s the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association. Types of Discounts: Here’s an abbreviated rundown of some of the different types of discounts you can expect to find. Restaurants: Senior discounts are common at restaurants and fast food establishments – like Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Subway, Wendy’s, Applebee’s and Golden Corral – ranging from free/discounted drinks, to discounts off your total order.
If you use a smartphone, another tool is the Sciddy app (see Sciddy.com) that lets you search for senior discounts and can send you alerts when you’re at an establishment that offers them.
Retailers: Many thrift stores like Goodwill, and certain retailers like Banana Republic, Kohl’s, Michaels and Ross stores offer a break to seniors on certain days of the week.
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Supermarkets: Many locally owned grocery stores offer senior discount programs, as do some chains like Albertsons,
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RUNNERS CAN SIGN UP NOW FOR BIG RACE MARCH 11 – This photograph was taken at last year’s Kings Mountain Gateway Trail 5K/10 mile and fun run as runners got ready to run at 803 S. Battleground Avenue. Packet pickup is March 10 from 3-7 p.m. at the Trail. Registration is $25 before March 11 and $30 on race day. Runners can sign up on line at www.racesonline. com. Runners signed up by March 1 are guaranteed a Gateway Trail Run shirt.
Picking and singing Benefit April 7 Oak Grove String Band, plus Ashley Heath, Charlie Carpenter and Byron McMurry, will be picking and singing for benefit of the Life Enrichment Center on Friday, April 7, at 7 p.m. at the Don Gibson Theatre in Shelby. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online at DonGibsonTheatre.com. All proceeds are earmarked for the Life Enrichment Center.
Arts Council Fundraiser April 29 Gaston Arts Council’s Spring fundraiser April 29 will feature a tribute to Frank Sinatra by the Doug Burns Quartet featuring vocalist John Love. The event will be held at the Courtyard Marriott in Gastonia from 6-9 p.m. and there will be prizes for the best dressed couple in stylish spring chic. General tickets are $35 or $60 couple and VIP tickets $100, reserved seating for two. Heavy horsdouvres and desserts will be served and cash bar is available. Sponsor tickets are also available for $ 250. A silent auction will also be held. The fundraiser benefits the Arts in Education project of the Gaston Arts Council.
AMERICA From Page 4A Where do I start to find a job? What are my career choices? How do I choose a career? How do I know what I am good at doing? How do I save money? How can I make my life better? How can I avoid trouble? How do I start a business? How do I obtain financial aid for college? What do I have to do to be a schoolteacher, a lawyer, a doctor an engineer or other professional? My life is bad how can I change my life? I am unhappy with my physical condition what can I do to be a healthier person? I understand that not every counselor has an immediate answer to every person’s questions. However, answers are available and often a steady mind with a listening ear can help someone find an answer. Some people need help from a medical professional. Some need help from licensed clinical counselors. Many today just need some basic common sense direction. Churches today are utilizing Life Coaches. Sometimes it’s a trained minister but other occasions exist where there is a trained Life Coach connected to the church whose job is to help those in the community to
find direction and guidance. Chicago, Baltimore, Milwaukee, Memphis and every city in America struggling with violence would be well served to plant guidance coaches, mentors or life coaches throughout these troubled communities. In reality, it’s the job every parent should do. Unfortunately parents have either dropped the ball, flown the coup or just cannot pull their own lives together. Sadly in America we have so many dysfunctional families that life coaches are needed to help mom and dad as much as the young teens struggling in these scenarios. More law enforcement, more police dogs and more curfews are not going to solve the hurt being felt by so many lost young adults in America. More than ever these young men and women need community leaders, mentors and coaches with a listening ear and commonsense advice for living and achieving a better life. Glenn Mollette is a syndicated columnist and author of eleven books. He is read in all fifty states. Visit www.glennmollette.com Contact him at GMollette@aol.com. Like his facebook page at www.facebook.com/glennmollette
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Patrick Senior Center March events The H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life and Conference Center Activities for the month of March follows: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1: Faith and Fitness 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; Jewelry class I 10-11 a.m.; Senior support group 10-11 a.m.; Seniors in Motion 10:3011:30 a.m.; Jewelry class 1 from 10-11 a.m. and duplicate bridge 1-4 p.m. THURSDAY, MARCH 2: Healthy Lifestyle class 9-9:30a.m.; Healthy Lifestyle exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; Eight weeks to Better Choices led by Nancy Abasiekong 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Intermediate Line Dance 10-11:30 a.m. bingo 10:30-11-15 a.m. FRIDAY, MARCH 3: Coffee and Conversation 9-10:30 a.m.; Seniors in Motion 10 :30-11:30 a.m.; Friday lunch 11-12 noon; WII Bowling League 12 noon. MONDAY, MARCH 6: Coupon and recipe swap 9:30-10:30 a.m.; ceramics 9:30-11: 30 a.m.; Seniors in Motion canceled; quilting 12:30-3 p.m.; Intermediate Line Dance 1-3 p.m. in the dining room. TUESDAY, MARCH 7: Knitting 9-11 a.m.; Bible History canceled; Cooking with Marilyn canceled; Commodities distribution 1-2:30 p.m.; Veterans meeting 3-4 p.m.; evening line dance 6-7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8: Faith and Fitness 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Exer-
cise 9:30-10 a.m.; Personal Care Services, manicures and pedicures by appointment; jewelry class 10-11 a.m.; Seniors in motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Dutch lunch Longhorns, Gastonia, 11 a.m.; Jewelry class II 1-2 p.m. THURSDAY, MARCH 9: Healthy Lifestyle class 8-9:30 a.m.; Exercise 9:3010 .m.; 8 Weeks of Better Choices from 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Intermediate line dance 10-11:30 a.m.; bingo 10:30-11:15 a.m.; grocery shopping 12-2 p.m. FRIDAY, MARCH 10: Coffee and conversation 9-10:30 a.m., Seniors in Motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Friday lunch 11-12 noon; and WII Bowling League 12 noon MONDAY, MARCH 13: Coupon and recipe swap 9:30-10:30 a.m.; ceramics 9:30-11:30 a.m.; card making class 10 -11 a.m.; Seniors in Motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; quilting 12:30-3 p.m.; Intermediate Line Dance 1-3 p.m. TUESDAY, MARCH 14: Knitting 9-1 1a.m.; Bible History 10-11 a.m.; Cooking with Marilyn 11-12 noon; Evening Line Dance 6-7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15: Faith and Fitness 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; Jewelry Class I 10-11 a.m.; Blood Pressure Clinic sponsored by Gentiva 10-11:30 a.m.; East Elementary School birthday 10:30 a.m.; Seniors in Motion 10:3011:30 a.m.; Jewelry Class
II- 1-2 p.m.; Duplicate bridge 1-4 p.m. THURSDAY, MARCH 16: Healthy Lifestyle class 8-9:30 a.m.; exercise 9 :3010 a.m.; 8 Weeks of Better Choices, last class, 9:3010:30 a.m.; Intermediate Line dance 10-11:30 a.m.; Bingo and St. Patrick’s Day party 10:30-11:30 a.m. FRIDAY, MARCH 17: Coffee and conversation 9-10: 30 a.m.; Seniors in Motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Friday lunch 11-12 noon; WII bowling league 12 noon. MONDAY, MARCH 20: Will clinic by NC Legal Aid 9 a.m.-3 p.m. by appointment, coupon and recipe swap 9:30-10:30 a.m.; ceramics 9:30-11:30 a.m.; card making class 1011.m.; Seniors in motion 10: 30-11:30 a.m.; quilting 12:30-3 p.m.; Intermediate Line Dance 1-3 p.m. TUESDAY, MARCH 21: Terrific Tuesday by Walgreen Herbal Supplements 9:15-10 a.m.; Bible History 10-11 a.m.; Cooking with Marilyn 11-12 noon; Volunteer meeting 12: 15; evening line dance 6-7:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22: Faith and Fitness 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; Personal Care Services by appointment only; jewelry class I 10-11 a.m.; Seniors in Motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Jewelry Class II from 1-2 p.m.; Movie Day 9;30-11 a.m. THURSDAY, MARCH 23: Healthy Lifestyle class 8-9:30 a.m.; exercise 9:30-
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10 a.m.; Intermediate Line Dance 10-11:30 a.m.; bingo 10:30-11:L15 a.m.; grocery shopping 12-2 p.m. FRIDAY, MARCH 24: Coffee and conversation 9-10:30 a.m. Seniors in Motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Friday lunch 11-12 noon; WII Bowling League 12 noon. MONDAY, MARCH 27: Coupon and recipe swap 9:30-10:30 a.m.; ceramics 9:30-11:30 a.m.; card making class 10-11 a.m.; Seniors in Motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; quilting 12:30-3 p.m.; Intermediate Line Dance 1-3 p.m. TUESDAY, MARCH 28: Knitting 9-11 a.m.; monthly birthday celebration sponsored by Food Lion; Bible History from 10-11 a.m.; Cooking with Marilyn 11-12 noon; Evening Line dance 6-7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29: Faith and Fitness 8:30-9:30 a.m.; exercise class 9:30-10 a.m.; Jewelry I from 10-11 a.m.; Seniors in Motion 10:3011:30.m.; Jewelry Class II from 1-2 p.m. THURSDAY, MARCH 30: Healthy Lifestyle class 8-9:30 a.m.; Exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; Intermediate Line Dance 10-11:30 a.m.; Bingo 10:30-11:15 a.m. FRIDAY, MARCH 31: Coffee and conversation 9-10:30 a.m.; Seniors in Motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Friday lunch 11-12 noon; WII Bowling League 12 noon.
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Grover students celebrate Black History Month at special program Grover Elementary students got a lesson in communicating and learning to think at the annual Black History Month program last Friday. As the “rap” session was underway in the Media center other young people were entertained at a puppet show in the cafeteria. Dr. M. L. Littlejohn, Senior Pastor at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, and Chad Beam, English teacher from Burns High School and a youth minister, led the rap session. Second grade teacher Joyce Pressley had arranged the special event and introduced the presenters. Littlejohn asked students
to form a circle to practice an exercise in listening and communication. Standing close together with hands on each other’s shoulders, they were told to sit on the friend’s knee. If they fell, it meant they had not listened to the instruction and taken it seriously. “Life is filled with directions, listen and build positive relationships,’’ said Littlejohn. “Learn to think,’’ said Beam who encouraged the students to read books and focus totally on education. Using four boxes labeled negative students moved in and out of the box at his direction. “Life is all about learning to stay out of the box,” he said. Dr. M. L. Littlejohn leads an exercise in communication in the Grover School Library where the focus was on listening and following instructions. Photos by ANGELA McCray
K-2 students enjoy a puppet show which featured stories of prominent African Americans including the late Dr. Martin Luther King. Second Grade teacher Joyce Pressley introduces presenters at the Black History Month event at Grover School Friday.
English teacher Chad Beam sits down with Grover students in the Library to talk to them about the importance of an education and reading.
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A thea tre may yet exists again that ex Mon-S Sue rise only currentl Fair, who in downtow in pict at 11 am has crea n Fore ures and Romina y working ha m--6p old new st a thea Theatre to rraise ted the City. 828-2 6pm s artic . The non-pro tre 48-14 les R Rom money to “Th in 1960s, fit the doo 08 back is organiza and morina, which renovate Tri-City Arts downtowr, and my to the ope and e tion , n,” Fair friend Once Art Dec is going recently servned in 192 restore is told me to 9, clos the theaA Henders said complet o style that refurbis ed as a ed ed, th onville. “I’ve been there was the theait once wash the Romretail spa as man ter and thea on nati a ce. a thea aging ina to ve, Fair bullet tre will ,” Fair ter for directorter educati “I’ve bee sale in provideexplained.bring it on. She’s career train ever sinc in has bee A fam n doing the Theatre is an a perf e.” inst ily this arts with orming Arts mem ructor, n spent sort the space designe ssta te-o in restored renovati ber who of work Department with for equipm f-th e-a e destruc the Saeon, she conis a constru years,” she at GWU. r and r tion duri nger The tinued. ction said as clas ent as wellt a From ng atre in He was consultant . ccommunsroom and lies with outside Hurricane a part New will help the buil of a grou in. ity spa Katrina Orleans Fair, The pros “Th ding, ce. p that it’s hardin 2005. , which adjunctwho is a “Wh ere is kind from the cenium arch suffered to ima professan The en they put of a time at a in the gine the in dow upstairs Rom the floo capsule Gardneor it hasoriginal Webb W beauty by Sue ntown Fore portion of the ina Theatre Univers r- diffe n’t beencolors and r in upstairsin the building that Fair, has st City. ssaid touched designs rent Tri-City building, whicis still visib ity, , they been ible tto renothe idea le The outs left ,” Fair exp from since Prio era.” theatre, created to Arts, a non- h is located the 196 the 192 all the tin lained. ttheatre vate the opened ide of the cover r to work rais profi which roofing. 0s. You 0s are the cos Rom beg in 1929 cam was buil e funding to t created a the com t of the inning, Tri-C . Thus ina Theatre feel like there, and t in 1929 restore converse after of the mun far, with w arch aafte building you’re the ity Arts ity to phot . “Th itec her hus ation in a haven’t os from ther it was w has who Donatioe commun raise awa tural plan band, been loca s. Fair to raise inside ther reness ity has men busines ns for has bee $37,000 e nee tioned of ted. bee the the n 100 be mor proj proj ded to n building ses, like to e offe Hardin’ ect have percent ect and itsworking in . downtow on rings s Dru alre Onc mis n. g, whi ady com board,” she sion. “One $4.5 mille that fund ch was e said ion proj ing is woke morning w said. once in from loca . ect will in plac located ‘‘I gue up and saidI come e, the rem “Ou ss in thel through Timing, it’s time to hav r finish date aini .’” grants ng fund is Dec ccontinu variety e all the and don ing for she show.” renovati ember 201 perfect. ed, p ations, the FFair ons finis With was i ddesc 7,” Fair ib s the “It just Fair said new bus capsule. ribe hed andshe add th upst happen she beliinesses and tthat have ed. “Our hop edge.” tairs i off the visible ” The original a holi th b eves on the decided when ed d day playe is ildi the restrestaurants ding as walls, Art Deco desibuil I City“I think this to do or JJim ope as are a “ti ored this and is a Romina ning in e the tin gned plaster “tim owns Griffin, who, o Forest tiles on is If you the whole moment in will the Above City, Built “tip it Histor cou the ceili still building would had h Arts time for photos over like to nty.” ng. , City for the Rom the Hayn in 1929, the y of the by Nath a big was decided w mak change going he Arts Romina an Flyn Romin es and iit. He Addition Faceboina Theatree a tax ded to sell later n. to this for Fore sold to Theatre was a Theatre had day. ssign st memory ally, thos ok page Project, uctible don the Griff put a origi Orig up in fami nally own will be or in hone who wouor email contact Fair ation to Tri-C above ed ly, who ran “firs inally designed trici or ld thro $50 tyar like to of som owns theby Walter $2,500 t run” 0; ugh the ity such for eon purc ts2016@ building for the those on until the movies in vaudeville Trigma the floo e may do hase a front. the 1930 perform 1960s. so. Sea theatre il.com. stores, and r will ance The s. s, the the seat The be $1,5 sea a level building ts The s and 00 for in the balc t in insta surface. was renotheatre was theatre a mile Women raked It was the bac ony used as lled to vated floor remo also completstone Frid Rooffers cele k and ved and to house retai Cost create a ceilin at this time ion of ay, Ju July 8, brated roof. l replaced g for the built, was of the build that a the non class -profit’swith the daughters $125,000 ing and furn retail space. second floor with from A was 100th Rutherfordt First Bap , Amanda . The nam ishings, whe house celebration a leak on tist n it was and Rosa e combine Countybeing com was held y roof voluntee Church d the nam originally Mae. of Birriel Habitat pleted b es of Hayn by Rut at the - the class . Only threred to repain Kernod for herford but it showed e mem ir le, es the 100family, who Huma anit didn bers Billy Hon Lori Herrick had an th roof. Those home y for the accomplish ’t stop up - all wom eycutt their and the the incl ing time en se opp wer about Rutherfo ortunity in a Rev. and ded e hon attendaudes growSince that their goa group from years. the Wo l. Habitat rd County H see them time ication ored for learn nce wom n to men to le for Hum During A sign over include the grou Roofer in acti more i mar Exec en, anit Tim fers “We his the utive on. y women rki king ki invocati and to 100 roo and the many p has the Marsh complet are prou Kim FreeDirector other Women summed on, the Ruther fs, includin complet located roofing was is in ed by the d the 10 man hugs Rev up the ford 100 ion Roo g work . hom outside the Mayor Spindale Women th roof been feat County. 16 outside of volu“Each shin fers. HousingRutherford of The grou ,” said nteer Roofers “Heroe ured in gle, 100th e where the of SpindaleMickey Blan ExecutivePartnership roo Spindale well. s Among People mag p has being exp hammered each nail , as d. 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