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Crossing guard ‘Big Brother’ Rain or shine, Pressley Anderson, 69, escorts his special “charges” safely across the street after school at the corner of Woodside and Cleveland Avenue. Anderson is East Elementary School’s popular crossing guard. He calls himself the children’s “Big Brother.” He reports to work at Pressley Anderson, East Elementary 2 p.m. five days School crossing guard, escorts young a week for his Jackson Clemmer from East School safely shift from 2:30 across the street at the corner of Wooduntil 3:10 p.m. side and Cleveland Avenue. Anderson hugs the chilhas been a “Pressley of all dren and with a big smile trades.” waves to them, their parents A former service station and to motorists who stop at attendant for 17 years at his signal. Phillips 66, then Texaco, “I love my kids,’’ says Pressley got on a first name Pressley. He has looked basis with city police who after their safety for 13 came to the station to fill years. He knows them by up patrol cars with gasoline. name. Former Police Chief War“I love him too,’’ says ren Goforth suggested that young Jackson Clemmer. Pressley would be a Over the years, Pressley See BIG BROTHER, Page 7A
AWARD TO HAMRICKS – Kings Mountain Historical Museum President Susan Champion, right, presents an award to Evelyn and Larry Hamrick for over 30 years’ service, dedication and invaluable contributions to the Museum’s Board of Directors.
IF WINTER COMES CAN SPRING BE FAR BEHIND? – It’s almost 6 days until the first day of Spring and last Saturday night and Sunday morning a light dusting of snow turned trees and bushes into a pretty picture but the late winter wonderland didn’t stick around long. By noon the white stuff was history and the second snowfall of winter quickly melted. Kings Mountain’s first snowfall on Jan. 7 dumped 6 inches of snow on the area. Photo by ELLEN DEVENNY
Ashley Kerns, Andrea Yates
Top Teacher Awards to Bethware Alumni
Sydney Lucas sand Destiny Fuqua perform in KMHS Improv Troupe on Friday night.
KMHS Improv Troupe to perform Friday night The Kings Mountain High School WIT? Improv Troupe presents their next show on Friday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Barnes Auditorium on the campus of Kings Mountain High School. Tickets for the show are $5 and can be purchased at the door or by visiting www.kmhsarts.org. Cleveland County Schools Renaissance Gold Card holders and children 5 years old and under get in for free. The WIT? Improv Show is similar to the TV show “Whose Line Is It, Anyway?” Players present either short-form improvisation games or a long-form
Harold. In each scene, they will use various ideas and scenarios to create random stories with unique characters. All scenes will be created on the spot, with participants having no prior knowledge of the characters, locations, or quirks they are given. The show offers a blend of spontaneity and creativity for the audience to enjoy. This year’s troupe is being trained by a professional improvisation coach and KMHS alumnus, Austin Simmons. For more information, visit www. facebook.com/kmhstheatre or www.kmhsarts.org.
Former Bethware Elementary and KM High School alumni Ashley Ray Kerns and Andrea Lail Yates are now teaching at Bethware School. Kerns, 25, a 4th grade teacher for two years, was recently ASHLEY KERNS ANDREA YATES named Bethware’s US Marine Corps and com2017 Teacher of the Year. Yates, 35, first grade pleting his fifth year in the assistant teacher for Marines. Daughter of Mark and three years, was named Debby Ray of Kings MounBethware’s 2017 Assistant tain, Ashley enjoys hiking Teacher of the Year. and outdoor activities. The Kerns graduated in 2010 family is active in Central from Kings Mountain High School and from Queens United Methodist Church. How has her personal beUniversity on a North Carliefs about teaching demonolina Teacher’s Fellowship, strated in her personal where she majored in eleteaching style? mentary education. She will “This might seem too receive her Master’s degree simple, yet I know it to be in Library Science from Aptrue: teaching is the best capalachian State University reer in the world. Teaching on May 12. Kerns formerly makes every other occupataught at Carr Elementary tion imaginable possible. in Dallas for a year and Meadow View Elementary Teaching allows for tiny in Jacksonville for a year acorns to turn into mighty where her husband, Clay oaks. Even the acorn that Kerns, was serving in the See TOP TEACHER, Page 7A
Museum Board honors Hamricks Two nights remain of L-T show
From its founding in 1986, two people in particular have been unwavering champions of Kings Mountain Historical Museum. Evelyn and Larry Hamrick Sr. have served for over 30 years as members of the Board of Directors and were honored recently with special recognition. Museum President Susan Champion presented certificates of recognition to the couple recently. Mr. Hamrick will continue on the board of directors. Mrs. Hamrick will continue her involvement as a volunteer. The Hamricks helped collect and store items in the old City Hall building until the
new KMHM opened in 2000 in the old Kings Mountain Post Office. “Evelyn and Larry Hamrick’s leadership, their service on the Executive Committee, their ideas and input, their commitment to the annual fundraiser and the relationships they have fostered have made them invaluable assets to the Museum,’’ said Museum President Susan Champion. “They have established a lasting legacy here. Their selfless devotion inspires us all to carry that torch – to give of our time, talents and treasure as they have to keep moving the Museum forward. With the foundation laid by dedicated board members like Evelyn and Larry Hamrick, I have every confidence that KMHS will continue to be successful in the future.’’
Two nights remain of “The Fantasticks” Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. at Joy Performance Theatre in Kings Mountain. Since its opening in May 1960 at the Sullivan Street Playhouse in New York, and its subsequent revival at the Snapple Theatre Center, “The Fantastics” has become the longest-running production of any kind in the history of American theatre. The musical is a story of young love, disillusionment, reconciliation and funny, a child-friendly production. It tells an allegorical story about two neighbors who trick their children, Luisa and Matt. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens. An eight-member cast
TWO SHOWS REMAIN - “The Fantastics” will perform two more nights at Joy Theatre Friday and Saturday. From left, Katie Ujevich as Luisa, Austin Willis as Matt, Caroline Dedmon as Mortimer, Trey Ross as El Gallo, and Kevin Burke as Henry. Standing in the back is Erica Carpenter as the mute. Photo by BRYAN HALLMAN enjoyably brings the show locally for Kings Mountain Little Theatre and corporate sponsor Harris Funeral
Home and are all mostly from Cleveland and Gaston Counties. The leading lady in the romantic role of Luisa
(Katie Ujevich) with Austin Willis, as Matt, a sophomore at Cleveland Community See L-T SHOW, Page 7A
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■ POLICE
■ OBITUARIES Charles L. Early
John D. Van Dyke Jr. KM resident
KINGS MOUNTAIN – John D. Van Dyke Jr., 69, passed away March 9, 2017. He was the son of the late John D. Van Dyke Sr. and Helen Muir Van Dyke of Kings Mountain.. He is survived by his son, John D. Van Dyke III; granddaughter, Ashton Van Dyke; former wife and caregiver Juanita Cloninger; brother, Robert (Carolyn) Lovelace; nieces, Kelli and Ava Hughes, M. K. and Macey Lovelace; nephews, Chris (Wanda) Hughes, Robbie (Cindy), Davie (Ashley), Brandon (Catie), Matthew (Lyndsay) and Alex Lovelace. The graveside service was conducted Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Cleveland County Hospice, 321 Kings Mountain Boulevard, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
R.T. Ernie Willis SHELBY- R.T. Ernie Willis, 59, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland A funeral service was held at 1p.m. Tuesday, March 14. 2017 in the chapel of Clay-Barnette Funeral Home. Interment was in Cleveland Memorial park immediately after the service Online condolences: www.clay-barnette.com Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby was in charge of arrangements.
Mike Roper
retired FMC employee KINGS MOUNTAIN - Charles Michael “Mike” Roper died on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Caromont Healthcare in Gastonia, NC at the age of 67. Mike was born in Kings Mountain on July 18, 1949 to the late Ivy and Mamie King Roper. He was also preceded in death by sisters Lorena Falls, Mildred Shytles, Ivory Nolen, Mary Pearson, and bothers Paul Roper, Jimmy Roper, Junior Roper, and Nelson Roper. He retired from FMC Lithium Corporation after 40 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, old cars and spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving are his wife of 24 years, Gloria Oliver Roper, of the home; daughter, Tina Roper White of Kings Mountain; sons, Charles “Eric” Roper and wife and Steven Edison (Stephanie Clayton) of Huntersville, NC; sister, Margaret Payne and brother, Don Roper; and grandchildren: Montana Holoway White, Aydin Scott Roper Alexandra Edison, Sarah Edison, Michelle Johnson and Katelyn Edison; and great-grandchild, Camden Jordan. The memorial service will be conducted today (Wednesday, March 15, 2017) at 2 p.m. at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Ricky Oliver officiating the service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Cleveland/Rutherford Kidney Association, 1017 N Washington St, Shelby, NC 28150 and/ or American Heart Association, 128 South Tryon Street, Suite 1588, Charlotte, NC 28202 A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.
Doyle Borders SHELBYJames “Doyle” Borders Sr., 72, died Mon., Mar. 6, 2017, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Union. The family received friends Wednesday, March 7,2017 from 6-8 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, and other times at his home. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel Burial followed on his land at his home. Online condolences: www.claybarnette.com Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby was in charge of arrangements.
Sam Mullinax SHELBYSamuel “Sam” Mullinax, 69, died Monday, Mar. 6, 2017, at his home Online condolences: www.clay-barnette.com Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby was in charge of arrangements.
Rollie Crane BOILING SPRINGS -Ronald E. “Rollie” Crane, 70, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 at his home. The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 6-7:30pm, at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 7pm, at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel. Please bring your memories to share with the family at the celebration of his life. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150 or Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka , KS 66675-8517 Online condolences: www.claybarnette.com Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby is in charge of arrangements.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN – Charles L. (Tuney) Early passed away on March 12, 2017. The funeral service will be conducted March 15, 2017 at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home in Kings Mountain. Visitation is from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC, 28150. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.
Mark West KINGS MOUNTAINMark West, 48, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2017 in the chapel of Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain with a visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Private burial was held. Online condolences: www.clay-barnette.com Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain was in charge of arrangements.
Shirley Stinchcomb SHELBY- Shirley Sisk Stinchcomb, 83, died Mon., Monday, Mar. 13, 2017, at CaroMont Health in Gastonia. The family will receive friends Friday, March 17, 2017 6-7:30pm, at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, and other times at her home, and 138 Columns Circle, Shelby Funeral services will be held 11am, Saturday, March 18, 2017 at New Bethel Church of Shelby Interment will be in Shelby’s Sunset Cemetery. Online condolences: www.claybarnette.com Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby was in charge of arrangements.
Robin Dow GASTONIA - Robin Lawson Dow, 54, of Gastonia, passed away on March 6, 2017 at her residence. She was daughter of Johnny Lawson of Kings Mountain. The funeral service was conducted Friday, March 10, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Ollie Harris Memorial Funeral Chapel at Harris Funeral Home in Kings Mountain. The family received friends Thursday, March 9, 2017 from 7-9 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home. Interment was in West View Gardens in Bessemer City. 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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ARRESTS MARCH 2: A 16-yearold female was charged with misdemeanor assault and injury to personal property, $1,000 secured bond. MARCH 3: Ralph Eugene Bennett, 31, 417-201 Mountain Spring Court, assault on female, communicating threats, trial date was March 3 in Cleveland County District Court. MARCH 7: Joel Evan Stroupe, 45, 144 Judy Court, larceny, $2500 secured bond. MARCH 7: Donald Wesley Sellers, 50, 312 Hill St., communicating threats, $1000 unsecured bond. MARCH 8: Christopher
Markel Martin, 26, 144 Kristie Lane, failure to carry driver’s license, DWI, simple possession marijuana, $2000 secured bond. MARCH 8: Brandon Dequan Banks, 20, Stanley, NC, assault on female, transported to Gaston County Jail. MARCH 10: Eric Stephen Stewart, 32, 100-A First St., communicating threats, assault with deadly weapon, $2500 unsecured bond. MARCH 12: Tammy Bingham Pressley, 35, Dallas, assault and battery, domestic criminal trespassing, breaking and damage to property, transported to
Operation Medicine ■ BRIEFS Drop Friday National Poison Prevention Week is March 19 – 25 and during that week, the Kings Mountain Police Department will be having two “Operation Medicine Drop” events at the Patrick Senior Center. The first one will be on Tuesday, March 21 from 8 a.m. until 12 noon and the second one will be on Thursday, March 23 from 12 noon until 4 p.m. Operation Medicine Drop is a way to dispose of your expired, unused medicine so that it stays out of kids' hands and our water system.
Art competition open to students High School students interested in entering the annual Congressional Art Competition may submit them electronically to Joe Bost of 10th District US Congressman Patrick McHenry’s Washington, DC office by May 5. The winning artwork from each congressional district will be prominently displayed in the U. S. Capitol in Washington, DC. The grand prize winner will also receive two roundtrip tickets to Washington, DC to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony and will be eligible for a scholarship to the Savannah College of Art and design. All entries will be judged by a panel. Once all artwork has been received submissions will be posted on the Congressman’s Facebook page and users can share their thoughts on the work by liking their favorites.
Workday at stadium City crews will work Friday at Shu Carlton Stadium (formerly City Stadium) to do repair work prior to Saturday night’s semi-pro football game between the Carolina Force and Huntersville Speed at 8 p.m. Mayor Scott Neisler said much renovation needs to be done to the stadium as attendance is increasing for the Saturday games.
Power was off Electric power was off about an hour Monday afternoon after a vehicle accident at the corner of Linwood Road and Monroe Avenue. No report was available from police Tuesday morning.
Gaston County Jail. MARCH 12: Kimberly Lynn Dorn, 38, 413 N. Tracy St., violation of school attendance law, criminal summons. INCIDENTS MARCH 2: A resident of W. Mountain Street reported identity theft. MARCH 5: BB&T, 410 E, King St., reported financial card fraud. MARCH 9: A resident of Second Street reported a break-in and theft of a 48inch flat screen TV, Remington electric razor, clear TV antennae, and damage to a DVD player and wooden door.
Parade of Tables First Baptist Church women will sponsor a Parade of Tables Saturday, beginning with a 5 p.m. silent auction, table viewing at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The auction will close at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased by calling the church office, 704-739-3651.
On Honor Roll Justin Queen of Kings Mountain is listed on the honor roll at Brevard College for Fall semester. To qualify for the honor roll Queen was enrolled in at least 12 semester hours and had a grade point average of 3.0 to 3.49.
District President to speak at ALA meeting American Legion Auxiliary Unit 155 will meet Thursday, March 16, at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Building. Guest speaker will be District 13 President Beth Corbin of Tryon who will talk about membership and other programs that Auxiliary members are participating in this year. A 98th
anniversary birthday cake honoring the American Legion’s birthday will be cut and served. District 13 includes Cherryville, Gastonia, Shelby, Forest City, Spindale, Bessemer City and Kings Mountain. The district is the first in the state to attain goal membership this year.
Make a Difference, Become a Teacher! Degreed professionals are invited to the Professionals Aspiring to Teach program on
0DUFK , 201 from to 7:30 p.m. in the CCS Central Services Staff Development Center. Regional Alternative Licensing Center Director Penny Powell will offer insight on how to begin teaching while working towards licensure. Visit www.clevelandcountyschools.org for event registration and information.
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SNOW SCENE - The trees at Testa Family Hospice House on Kings Mountain Boulevard were covered with a dusting of snow which started falling Saturday night and Sunday morning.. “It was really pretty but didn’t last long,’’ said Jerry Ledford, who made the photograph. ACADEMIC SIGNING - Winthrop University focuses on academic signing and recently signed Kings Mountain High School senior Meridith Wyte as a Winthrop Gold Scholar. Wyte will attend Winthrop in the fall and major in biology with a chemistry minor under a Pre-Vet advisor because she hopes to be an equine veterinarian one day. She enjoyed horses since age two, likes horseback riding and would like to be a professional rider someday. This is the highest scholarship award for an out-of-state student and averages a $9,000 scholarship per year. She is pictured above with her parents, Jean and Gary Wyte and Craig Guo, right, admissions counselor.
Sunday brought us a short and beautiful Winter Wonderland. The snow quickly melted and was gone by noon. Photo by Ellen Devenny
IN MAYOR’S SEAT – Sitting at Mayor Scott Neisler’s seat at Kings Mountain City Hall Council Chambers is this cute, white Cocker Poodle who seems to be ready to preside. She is Kit, or Hello Kitty, the mayor’s pet who has the run of the home of Neisler and wife, Dawn. Photo by SCOTT NEISLER
RUNNERS RACE FOR FINISH LINE –Runners race for the finish line at the 8th annual 5-K, 10 mile and fun run at Gateway Trail Saturday. Some 240-people participated in the race, plus spectators who cheered them on. “This was the biggest crowd ever,’’ said Gene White, who has topped all walkers at the Kings Mountain Gateway and who won first prize for adults 70 and over. Photo by MAYOR SCOTT NEISLER
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Can you identify this June 1951 Photo from the Kings Mountain Herald? SECOND GRADERS AT PARK GRACE SCHOOL – The late Mary Lou Davidson taught 33 children in the Second Grade at Park Grace School in the early 1950’sl. They built a train during their unit of study about trains and rode by train from the Depot in Kings Mountain to Spartanburg, SC and the fare was $1.09 per student. They raised the money from pennies they put in a piggy bank in their classroom. Mrs. Rune Swanson, Mrs. C.E. Oxford, Mrs. Marshall Gore and Mrs. Clifford Kircus were grade mothers and accompanied Davidson and the students. Returning home on Southern Railway’s No. 12, they got individual train kits and flagman’s caps. Mrs. Davidson’s husband, Carl, a volunteer fireman for KM Fire Department, was reportedly killed fighting fire during the period he served during 1945-49.
Looking back (Looking back from the Thursday, March 15, 1984 edition of The Kings Mountain Herald) A dedication ceremony to celebrate the completion of the US 74 Kings Mountain By-Pass has been set for March 20. State Secretary of Transportation W. R. Roberson Jr. has announced. Governor Jim Hunt will join Secretary Roberson and other federal, state and local officials in the dedication ceremony. The new 9.6-mile by-pass is a 4-lane freeway skirting the northern side of Kings Mountain. Begun in 1979, the roadway was opened to traffic in January 1985 but it was a conversation piece for 30 years in the community. The ceremony will be held above the new by-pass on the NC 216 overpass at Piedmont Avenue. In the event of rain, the dedication ceremony will be held at the Kings Mountain Community Center. Celebrate America Day on Tuesday at Kings Mountain Senior High will be a red, white and blue event and will feature Governor Jim Hunt as speaker for the 1:30 p.m. assembly program. The patriotic
program, with all students in red, white and blue and special emphasis on voter registration, is sponsored by the Student Body of which Anita Campbell and Dean Westmoreland are sponsors. American Legion Post 155 has named five rising seniors at KMSH as delegates to Tar Heel Boys State, according to Commander Randall Elgin. They are: Ronnie Byers, Jimmy Moretz, David Pervine, and Kevin Ingram. Kings Mountain High’s baseballers scored their first win of the season Saturday afternoon at Crest, scoring seven runs in the sixth inning to defeat the Chargers 9-6. Sterchi Furniture, 401 S. Battleground Ave., was advertising a big 16-hour rummage sale. Jim Testa was advertising a liquidation sale of 70-75 used cars for trade-ins. Food Lion was advertising Grade A whole fryers for 59 cents a pound. Harris-Teeter was advertising cubed steak for $1.99 per pound. Winn-Dixie was advertising specials in its Sav-A-Chek Frequent Buyer Savings Plan.
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Would the kind people hellhole or jewel please stand up? Are you thinkwarned my group, ing about taking “I am only going a trip to Cuba to let you stay before President for an hour. That Trump, as he will make you promised during half-Communists. his campaign, But if you stay slams the door on longer, you’ll be D.G. MARTIN full-Communists.” the travel opportunities created by Sure enough, the Obama administrathe museum is a temple tion? to the Castro-led revoLast week, Wall Street lution that ousted the Journal editorialist Mary dictator Batista in 1959. Anastasia O’Grady wrote, Museum exhibits deride “Tourists are welcome, U.S. efforts to undermine but only to drink state Castro’s revolution. Cupropaganda and leave ban and Russian weapons behind hard currency.” from the Bay of Pigs and She continues, “Cuba the Missile Crisis are used is the same totalitarian to tell the Cuban side of hellhole that it has been these stories. Cartoon carfor the past 58 years.” icatures of U.S. presidents Maybe her report gives mock their efforts to bring you a good reason to stay Castro down. home. Or it could spur Impressed, I wondered you on to experience for whether the regime’s yourself what a country ubiquitous anti-U.S. progoverned by an old-style paganda makes Cubans Communist dictatorship hate all Americans. So, is really like. That is why I welcomed the words I took a two-and-a-half of a local man in one of hour flight from Charlotte the beautifully restored to Havana recently and plazas in Old Havana. spent a week there. “You from U.S.A. I like And, yes, as O’Grady the U.S.A. You are my suggested, I drank some friend. I like you. I have a state propaganda, starting present for you.” at the Museum of the Before our conversaRevolution in central tion was over I had, as Havana. Our tour leader See CUBA, Page 7A Published by Community First Media, Inc. Lib Stewart - Managing Editor lib.kmherald@gmail.com 704-739-7496 Gary Stewart: Sports Editor stewartg441@gmail.com
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I’m missing are dying off quickpeople. er than I can make In recent years new friends. I have eulogized I miss my my wife’s father’s childhood pastor funeral as well who used to brag as her mother’s on me and always funeral this past had a good word. January. This Glenn Mollette I missed an old Guest Editorial paper editor who weekend I will do the funeral brought me into the service for my mother-in fold and mentored my law-from my first marwriting. Of course they riage. My first wife died are both dead now. in 2002. I miss my high school My mother and father basketball coach who have passed on, along was a star player himself. with all of my aunts and He was so gifted at “cussuncles, with the exceping” us out at halftime tion of one living aunt and telling us everything – Lucille. This reminds we had done with the me that I hope to see her basketball except actually at the family reunion in playing with it. He also May. knew how to extend a Recently my sister’s compliment, encourage daughter, who lived beand point out the good side my Kentucky home, that he saw in others and passed at the age of 53, me. I miss that guy. after a lifelong battle with When I go to my old diabetes. home church the people I One of my dear friends see now are a handful of died a couple of years people who are about my ago from cancer and age. There is the excepanother dear friend is tion of Mug and Ilene. apparently suffering from They seemed like old dementia and unable people when I was a kid to communicate much and the last time I was in anymore. I miss laughchurch on a Wednesday ing with these guys. night they were there in I keep trying to make attendance. Ilene used to new friends. However, it pick me up for church seems like my old friends See KIND PEOPLE, PAGE 7A Kings Mountain Herald’s publisher and its advertisers are not responsible or liable for misprints, typographical errors, misinformation herein contained. We reserve the right to edit, reject or accept any articles, advertisements, or infor,, INC INC mation to be printed in this publication. We “Creating Business For People” will provide ad proofs for pre-paid ads or ads that are placed by established clients. No proofs may leave our premises without payment and permission and are copyright by Community First Media. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher. No individual or business is permitted to place or attach any flyer, poster or any type of advertisement of any kind to our boxes or on our racks. CANCELLATION OR CORRECTION DEADLINE: The cancellation deadline is the same as the order deadline because much of our cost is involved in the production of the ad itself. If you have to cancel an ad after deadline, it may be necessary to charge for the time and materials we’ve already spent on preparing the ad. Display & Classified Deadline is Friday at 12 Noon. APPROVAL: All content is accepted subject to approval by the publisher. ERRORS: We want your ad to be accurate and correct, and normally there will be no errors. However, should there be an error and it is our fault, we will give you a correction letter and return (or give credit) for the actual space occupied by the incorrect item. Of course you should notify us of the error, before the ad runs a second time.
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■ MEDITATION
The Right Recipe: Part 2 of 6 So, last week, I began our Lenten devotion series telling you about my early career in the Rev. Joshua restaurant Morgan business. Advent Lutheran Church How I attempted to be a model of perfection at every turn, to catch the attention of the patron. I also related to our own walk with God. Joel 2:13 ISV clearly states that one should Tear your hearts, not your garments; and turn back to the LORD your God. For he
is gracious and compassionate, slow to become angry, overflowing in gracious love, and grieves about this evil. So, continuing this week, what does it mean for us to tear our hearts before God, not our garments? God knows our innermost thoughts and wishes, God also know the innermost ugliness that we don’t want the world to see. There comes a times that we have to repent, recant, and return to the Lord , because there is no other way. We try to buck against the system, and may our own ways, but that’s not God’s ways. We try to tell ourselves that we can go about living this life without the guidance
of The Holy Spirit, but where does that lead? A DEAD END! Our attempts at “doing” things are just like the Israelites of old. They turned their novel and honorable practices into bullheaded idles, made in their own image, from their own junk. Just look at the chosen whom Moses led out of captivity. When he went up on the mountain to bear witness to God’s glory, the Israelites were left under the command of Aaron. While Moses was receiving divine revelation from God, the people of God were making an idol from their own junk, in their own image. We do the same today. Left to our rule, we place sports, social
media, friends, family first before God. WE mode our perfect image of how things might be, and disregard the way thing must be. There is always right order and right timing with God. That’s what this Lenten Season calls us to do. Slowdown, and listen to the calm voice of God, and you are being calledRETURN TO THE LORD YOUR GOD. Don’t let the weight of the world bod you down, instead, tear your heart before God, that God might start to do an awesome work in your life. Now, I think we’re onto the perfect recipe! May the blessings of Almighty God, be with you now and forever more. Amen.
Lenten service today
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Rev. John Houze, pastor of Peoples Baptist Church, will be the speaker on the subject, “The Mouth of Christ,’’ at today’s (Wednesday) Lenten service at 12 noon at First Nazarene Church. The Kings Mountain Ministerial Association sponsors the service. A light lunch will be served.
Kings Mountain Woman’s Club will hold a yard sale April 1 from 7:30 a.m.-12 noon at the Woman’s Club, 108 E. Mountain Street. All funds raised will benefit the Sallie Southall Cotton Scholarship Fund. The Woman’s Club presents scholarships to local students.
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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
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TREE PLANTING – Pictured are Carolinas Health Care System officials planting a “Tree of Life” at Carolinas HealthCare System- Cleveland. Trees were planted at all Carolinas HealthCare System hospitals. Pictured are Brian Gwyn, President of Carolinas Health Care System- Cleveland, of Shelby; Chief Medical Officer Dr. Charles Tomlinson; Chief Nurse Executive Veronica Poole-Adams; Skip Warrick, chairman of the hospital’s advisory council, and employees from Carolinas HealthCare System-Cleveland.
‘Tree of Life’ planted at Shelby Hospital HEARTS FOR HOSPICE – A Hearts for Hospice fundraiser at Bethware Elementary School raised $587 by students recently. Picitured from left, Hope Meek, Noah Smith, Jaylyn Wallace, and Ky’lei Anderson, left to right, represent the students who sold colorful Valentine-shaped hearts for $1 each and presented the profits to Hospice. Sharon Martin, official of Hospice of Cleveland County, accepted the donation “with much appreciation,’’ she said.
Wearable Art Show March 31 ‘’An evening of intrigue and design,’’ is how promoters describe an over the top fashion show featuring versatile yet wearable art designed for a runway show Friday, March 31, at 6 p.m. at the Cleveland County Arts Council, 111 S. Washington Street, Shelby. The fundraiser benefits the Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Association and the Arts Council. Tickets are $30 and includes champagne ( and other beverages), heavy hors d’oeuvres and the opportunity to mingle with the models, artists and friends. Seating is limited for this “must see” show. Most artwork will remain on exhibit in the gallery through April 19. The event is planned to draw awareness to kidney disease and the importance of good health as well as opportunities for living organ donations. March is National Kidney Month, a time for raising awareness about kidney health and disease and the importance of prevention and early detection. Kidney disease is the 9th leading cause of death in the United States. More than 26 million Americans have kidney disease and most don’t know it. There are over 95,000 people waiting
Carolinas HealthCare System has an easily recognizable logo called the “Tree of Life” and hospital spokesmen say it has represented the system for over three decades. It is more than a logo, it represents Carolinas HealthCare System’s commitment to serving the health and wellness of patients and communities. The system has a new mission statement: to improve health, elevate hope
and advance healing – for all. To celebrate the new mission statement, the System planting an actual tree at each facility as a symbol of its commitment to the mission. On Tuesday, March 7, Carolinas HealthCare System Cleveland planted its Tree of Life. President of Carolinas HealthCare System Cleveland, Brian Gwyn, spoke about the Tree of Life and said, “Today is about commitment. Commitment to our
mission and vision, our patients, our communities, and to each other.” The tree planting attendees included Gwyn; Chief Medical Officer Charles Tomlinson, MD; Chief Nurse Executive Veronica Poole-Adams, RN; Skip Warrick, chairman of the hospital’s advisory council; and employees from Carolinas HealthCare System Cleveland.
(Editor’s Note – The recipes in today’s cooking column comes from “A Cookbook of Treasures” published by Bess Chapel United Methodist Church of Cherryville.) DUTCH MEAT LOAF Mrs. Walter Beam 1 ½ lb. ground beef 1 cup fresh bread crumbs 1 med. onion, chopped 1 egg beaten 1 ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper ½ can Hunt’s tomato sauce Lightly mix ingredients, form into loaf. Place in shallow pan. Put in moderate oven at 350 degrees and combine the following: ½ can Hunt’s tomato sauce 2 Tbsp. vinegar 1 cup water 2 Tbsp. mustard 2 Tbsp. brown sugar or molasses Pour over meat loaf in oven and continue baking 1 ¼ hours longer, basting occasionally. Serves 6 or more.
Meribell Serate painted this art on a mannequin and will probably use this design for one of the pieces in the wearable art show for benefit of the Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Association and the Cleveland County Arts Council to be held March 31 a t 6 p.m. at the Cleveland County Art Center. for kidney transplants. The Cleveland - Rutherford Kidney Foundation’s main objective is to identify and help meet the needs of kidney disease patients in Cleveland and Rutherford Counties. The CRKA provides many services such as: transportation, medication and grocery assistance, stress management counseling, education, advocacy, referral services, post-transplant support, volunteer training and much more. Participating artists include: Emily Berger, Paula
Bowers, Buffalo Creek Gallery, Holly Brock, Beth Coiner, Leah Day, Vickie Jo Franks, Lynne Fiorenza, Betsy Fonvielle, Jonathan and Logan Foust, Carol Gress, Donna Hollinshead, Indie Danielle Jones, Jason Lineberger, Christine Lukowitsch, Beth Mayo, Ansley Melton, Jennifer Murphy, Coco Nuco, Roger Perry, Jennifer Green, Maribel Sarate, Jen Swearington, and the 2017 Township Three Art Club. For more information or to purchase tickets call the Arts Council, 704-484-2787
Benefit April 7 For Hospice
KEVIN BURKE as Henry and Carolyn Dedmon as Mortimer bring humorus roles to Fantasticks which plays again Friday and Saturday nights at Joy Theatre. Erica Carpenter is The Mute. Photos by BRIAN HALLMAN
Hospice Cleveland County will sponsor a chicken dinner and dessert sale, drive-through only, Friday, April 7, at the American Red Cross, 1333 Fallston Road, Shelby, and Testa Family Hospice House, 321 Kings Mountain Boulevard, Kings Mountain. The event is from 4-7 p.m. and the $12 plate dinner includes ½ chicken, slaw, pickles, baked beans, roll, and dessert. Proceeds support the gen-
NO PEEK CHICKEN Debbie Greene 1 can mushroom soup 1 cup milk 1 cut up frying chicken 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 ¼ cup uncooked rice 1 pkg. dry onion mix eral operations of Hospice Cleveland County. For more information contact Pam Sharts at 704751-3573 or visit www.hospicecares.cc
Mix the 2 cans of soup, add milk and mix rice into this mixture. Spread in 9x13 inch buttered pan. (Can use Pam.) Place the pieces of chicken on top of rice and sprinkle the onion soup over top. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for two hours. HONEY BAKED HAM Betty Powell 12 to 14 lb. fully cooked ham 2 cups apple cider or apple juice 1 stick cinnamon 1 tsp. whole clove ½ tsp. ground allspice ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup honey Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place ham fat side up in roasting pan. Combine cider, cinnamon, clove and allspice in saucepan. Heat to boiling. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Pour over ham. Bake ham at 325 degrees, basting every 30 minutes with cider sauce for about 3 hours. Remove ham from oven. Increaset temperature to 400 degrees. Combine sugar and honey in saucepan. Heat until sugar is melted. Brush
over ham. Bake 30 minutes. Let stand 30 minutes before slicing. BROWN RICE Bobbie Childers 1 cup rice 1 cup water 1 can cream of onion soup 1 can beef broth ½ stick margarine Mix and put in pan and bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes. PEANUT BUTTER PIE Louise Brown 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese 1 c. confectioners’ sugar 1/3 cup peanut butter ¼ cup milk 1 (9 oz.) carton frozen whipped topping thawed. Whip cheese until soft and fluffy. Beat in sugar and peanut butter. Slowly add milk blending thoroughly into mixture. Fold topping into peanut butter mixture. Pour into baked pie shell. Sprinkle with peanuts on top. Chill until firm. Makes one pie.
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Gaston 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 cou-
ple 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.
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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.
BIG BROTHER From Page 1A great school crossing guard. Pressley took his advice. A 1965 graduate of Central High School, his first job was at Margrace Mill where he hauled yarn for looms for three years. He was in the Army but he is best remembered for his skill of umpiring softball and baseball games. He loves sports and played football in high school. Pressley likes to share stories about “ my kids’’ and their activities at East School. He attends PTO, fall festival, and award ceremonies and is always on the staff call list. “They have my number if they need me,’’ he says. “I’ve never owned a car and never applied for a driver’s license,’’ says Pressley who used to walk 15-20 miles a day – to the grocery store, church, shopping trips, flea markets and yard sales. Pressley says he is slowing down - a little – after suffering a heart attack
in mid-February and diagnosed with congestive heart failure. “I was sitting outside in my regular waiting spot on the curb and city councilman Tommy Hawkins, riding by the school, saw me and took me to the hospital,’’ Pressley went back to work the Monday after he spent several days in the hospital. “People are good to me. Police take me home, teachers and those in the community give me rides home and to the grocery store or anywhere I want to go. My pastor picks me up every Sunday for Sunday School and church at First Wesleyan Church where I am the ‘floating’ Sunday School teacher,’’ he says. He likes to eat at Linwood Restaurant and loves Keith Falls’ cooking. Keith’s mother was the former Jewel Lockridge Falls. Pressley and his brother, Sammie, 65, are sons of the late Wayne and Gleene Lockridge Anderson. Pressley says they may be kin.
Pressley and his brother live at 203 Catherine Street and for years they traded with McAbee’s Grocery which was nearby their house. “I’ve had girlfriends but nothing seriously,’’ Pressley laughed. He’s “leaning” towards the Tar Heels as his favorite basketball team. He’s a Yankee baseball fan, and likes the Washington Redskine and Charlotte Panthers. Audrey Brooks, a volunteer at the recent book fair and mother of two children at East School, calls Preston a “precious jewel.” She says his smile makes you feel good, that’s his gift. Brooks says Preston is “genuine.” Lacey McDonald, also an East volunteer, says of Pressley; “He’s a giving person, loves everyone, is witty, clever, kind.” Preston has no plans to retire By all accounts, East School is his second home and his kids are the love of his life.
TOP TEACHER From Page 1A has a hard shell, or a crack in the side, will grow into a fortress if it is nurtured,’’ she says. Ashly said she toyed with the idea of a few other occupations while in high school but an answered prayer confirmed her thoughts about studying education. Each college class she took in education confirmed her choice over and over again. She loves learning new ways to engage her students and tries a new engagement strategy every week – a new attention grabber or a collaborative exploratory math lesson, never afraid to try
new things if it benefits her students. Andrea Yates worked in Human Resources in Cleveland County Schools four years, changed careers and worked as an assistant teacher at Kings Mountain Intermediate School for a year, then transferring to Bethware Elementary. In addition to assisting a firstgrade teacher in the classroom, she is a substitute bus driver. “I love my kids, Bethware School and love what I do,’’ says Andrea. Daughter of Randy and Vanessa Lail of Kings Mountain and Sarah Bradley of Boiling Springs, she
is a 1999 graduate of Kings Mountain High School. She earned a two-year degree at Cleveland Community College in accounting. Andrea is married to Chad Yates and they have two children: Caleb, 10, and Addie, 8, both students at Bethware School. The family is active in Christian Freedom Baptist Church and Andrea helps out in children’s church. She likes to run, exercise, and help with her daughter’s competitive cheerleading team. “Teaching is a challenge and working with 21 first grade children is rewarding,’’ says Andrea.
CUBA From Page 4A O’Grady suggested, left “behind hard currency.” My new friend gave me a coin with Che Guevara on the face. I thanked him and offered to pay. “Oh no,” he said, “It is a gift. You are my friend. I give you another gift.” He handed me six more coins. Again I offered to pay. “Oh no. You are my friend. It is a gift.” I thanked him again and turned to walk away. “Hey, I am your friend. I no your friend? You have no gift for me?” I was stunned, realizing that I had been conned by a smart Cuban entrepreneur. I gave him ten dollars. In less than a minute he had earned what it would take two weeks
for most Cubans to make working in service or labor jobs or as a doctor or teacher. How can anyone possibly live on $25.00 a month? Our guide explained that basic living costs, a place to live, utilities, food, and commuting expenses were heavily subsidized so it is possible to scrape by. Education and medical care are free. And, he said, most Cubans find a second job or some other way to make money. Many also receive regular funds, remittances, from family members living in the US or other countries. Still, while ordinary Cubans suffer under a stifling economic system, compounded by the
damage done by the U.S. embargo, the island had much to offer this visitor: Walks through beautiful plazas full of life like those in Paris or Florence; rides in restored American cars just like those from my high school days; bright and vibrant art museums; extravagant night club entertainment at the Tropicana that beats anything Las Vegas can offer; a cigar factory; Shabbat services in a synagogue struggling for survival; shopping for bargains in farmers’ markets and a gigantic crafts market; participation in an Afro-Cuban religious gathering and much more. A jewel, tarnished but still precious, just two and a half hours from North Carolina.
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Gambrell new Market Administrator for Carolinas ContinueCARE Hospitals Plano, Texas - Community Hospital Corporation (CHC) is pleased to announce Stephen Gambrell as the new Market Administrator for the three Carolinas ContinueCARE Hospitals located in North Carolina. Gambrell has oversight of clinical operations and patient experience at Carolinas ContinueCARE Hospital at Pineville and Carolinas ContinueCARE Hospital at University, both in Charlotte, as well as Carolinas ContinueCARE Hospital at Kings Mountain. The three facilities are an integral part of the 11 long-term acute care hospitals, or LTACHs, within the CHC ContinueCARE division. “It’s an honor to welcome Stephen to our team,” said Derek Murzyn, Market CEO for Carolinas ContinueCARE Hospitals. “His strategic LTACH experience will be an asset to
STEPHEN GAMBRELL all of our leaders and caregivers, who together share a dedication to restoring quality of life to our patients.” Prior to joining Carolinas ContinueCARE Hospitals, Gambrell worked in the St. Louis and Indianapolis markets in leadership positions with Kindred Healthcare. Before Kindred, he was Operations Manager at OrthoCraft, Inc. in Atlanta, Ga., and has worked with East Georgia Regional Medical Center and the Georgia Hospital Association. Gambrell earned his
MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Administration, completing a formal LTACH operations fellowship, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Administration/Management from Georgia Southern University. Community Hospital Corporation owns, manages and consults with hospitals through three distinct organizations – CHC Hospitals, CHC Consulting and CHC ContinueCARE, which share a common purpose to guide, support and enhance the mission of community hospitals and healthcare providers. Based in Plano, Texas, CHC provides the resources and experience community hospitals need to improve quality outcomes, patient satisfaction and financial performance. For more information, please visit www.continuecare.org or www.communityhospitalcorp.com.
Adams Chapel to host Red and Gold Ball Adams Chapel AME Zion Church will host a Red and Gold Gala on March 25 at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club. Food, door prizes, fun,
and live entertainment by the K. U. S. Line Dancers and “Just Us Band” will be featured. Tickets are $20 per person or $30 per couple and reservations should be made with Crys-
tal Brown at 704-418-4878 by March 19. Dress is semi-formal to formal. Rev. Henry L. Hall is pastor of the church.
ministry opportunity. Erica presents the props to each player and any paraphernalia they need on stage, including two funny live characters from a magical trunk. Trey Ross, who work at Mauney Memorial Library, is El Gallo, the narrator, a dashing young man who recently was on the L-T stage in “The 39 Steps.” He has a big singing role in the production and sings several numbers with Luisa in an attempt to steal her away from Matt. Jamie Brackett Hardin portrays Luisa’ mother and Sean Whitworth portrays the boys’ father. Both have been on the stage in Cherryville and Gastonia stage shows. They harmonize and sing solos in the production. Kevin Burke, as Henry, and Caroline Dedmon, as Mortimar, provide the humor to the musical and both have played in a number of community theatre productions. Former director of “Godspell” by KMLT, Jon Jones has chosen his cast well.
They work together like clockwork. KM Little Theatre-goers will recall that Jones was Curly in the production of “Oklahoma” by the KM Little Theatre. Assistant Director is Marianna Bracciale, originally from Newton, MA. Jondra Harmon is musical director of the show. She is Instructor of Voice and Coordinator of Vocal Studies at Gardner-Webb University. Linda Mazzie is stage manager, Mike Sisk is pianist, Lelia Lattimore is harpist, Judy Jones is prop mistress, Bridget Allen costumer, Linda Sharpe is maker of the drapes, the producer is veteran actor, director, and President Jim Champion of KMLT, the lighting crews are Austin Beaver, Dan Dixon and Allan Potter. The set crew are Kevin Burke, Jim Champion, Dan Dixon, Greg Dixon, Allan Potter and Jeff Walega. The Playbill was the work of Susan Champion.
L-T SHOW From Page 1A College, is from High Point and a 2016 graduate of Gardner-Webb University. The classical-trained soprano is performing for the first time in community theatre and has played numerous scenes from a variety of operas, operettas and musicals, including “The Sound of Music.” Matt has participated in theatre since his junior year of high school. He was in KMHS’s musical productions of “Hairspray” and “Little Shop of Horrors’ and he and the cast of “Little Shop” became Blumey Award winners in 2015 for his part of Orin and for best musical. Erica Carpenter, “The Mute,’’ on stage, has performed in KMTL’s Liberty Mountain three years. She was last seen on the Joy stage when she played Wendy Darling in Peter Pan Jr. She will graduate from Cleveland Community College in May with an Associates in Arts degree and will follow another career and a possible
KIND PEOPLE From Page 4A and Mug did some nice things for me as well. I hope I see them for a long, long time. And then there is Miss Southard. I was her pastor 15 years ago. My wife and I go to see her ever couple of months. She is filled with vigor and personality. At the age of 95 she still drives, gardens, and greets at church. She is independent and has lived in her home for the last 50 or so years. She is filled with gladness and kindness. She never misses a beat to embrace us, love us, and say good things to us both. We were driving from Baltimore, Maryland, to Charleston, West Virginia, recently and we were somewhat amazed by our drive. One guy made a point of pulling in front of us and slamming on his brakes. I guess we hadn’t been driving fast enough
in the fast lane for him but 76 m.p.h., was more than we should have been going. Another guy was coming up the exit ramp and I couldn’t pull over to give him all the room he wanted so he just started honking and giving me the finger. This reminded me of my five-mile stretch of highway that I drive a lot in Indiana where I get the finger a couple of times a week from our kind motorists in our beloved Hoosier state. Sadly kindness is just not in vogue today, it seems, and I don’t like it. I still can’t believe that elected political people did not have the decency and human kindness to stand up for Carryn Owens, the widow of slain Navy Seal Ryan Owens, at President Trump’s address to Congress on Feb. 28. Regardless of your politics and however you view Trump’s reasoning there
should be respect for the slain Navy Seal, his widow, and all those who serve, and have served. A lot of leadership people today are teaching us how to act and live. More and more it’s all about trash talk, rude comments, and crude behavior toward others. If we want kids across America to show some respect to each other and demonstrate kindness to others then it must be jumpstarted anew and afresh by the big people who are seen and heard throughout our country. I miss a lot of people from days of old who have passed on. I am especially missing those who knew and understood kindness and how to treat others. So is most of America. I know there are millions of kind people still in America. They just need to stand up.
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Grover Elementary Book Character Day Book Character Day was fun and challenging for Grover Elementary School students who dressed up as their favorite book characters. PHOTOS BY ANGELA McCRAY
MRS. KAT BLANTON’S Third Grade at Grover Elementary School.
4TH GRADE TEAM -dressed as characters from Old McDonald. From left, Lindsay Hammett, Bethany Daves, student teacher; Pam Anderson, Stephanie Short, Janice Queen and Anna Ross.
WAITING TO BEGIN – First graders and Kindergarten students wait for the book parade to begin at Grover Elementary School.
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Mountaineer soccer wins 4th in a row
Early homers key girls’ win over Draughn Kings Mountain High’s girls softball team bounced back from its SMAC opening loss to East Rutherford last week with victories over Shelby and Draughn. After beating Draughn 11-7 Friday night at home, the Lady Mountaineers carried a 2-1 SMAC and 3-1 overall record into a game last night at Crest. They go to Gastonia Ashbrook for a non-conference game tonight and host RS Central Friday at 6 p.m. The Lady Mountaineers got off to a great start against Draughn Friday, building a 9-0 lead after two innings. Freshman Josie Nail hit a two-out, grand slam home run in the bottom of the first to stake the KM gals to the early lead. The blast over the left-center field fence plated Kassidy Hamrick and Ashton Withers, who had singled, and Catie Payne, who had walked to load the bases. In the second inning, Brittney Reynolds’ sacrifice fly moved the score to 5-0 before Cassi Melton’s three-run homer that landed in about the same spot as Nail’s made it 8-0. Nail got her fifth RBI of the night with a single to account for
the ninth run. Hamrick went 4-for-4 to lead the Mountaineers at the plate, and Nail was 3-for-4. Freshman Summer Deaton started and got the win. Payne came on to pitch the final 2 2/3 innings after Draughn rallied to cut the score to 10-7 on a three-run homers by Peyton Davis and Kira Suttles. Last Tuesday night, the Lady Mountaineers traveled to Shelby and shutout the Lady Golden Lions 4-0. Payne went the distance on the mound, scattering four hits and striking out 11. Withers and Hamrick led a 13-hit KM plate attack with 3-for-4 each. Withers had two doubles and one RBI. Nail was 2-for-4. Deaton went 1-for-3 with a double and RBI. Others with one hit were Emily Graham, Reynolds, Melton and Kameron Marr. Kings Mountain took the lead early with two runs in the top of the first and added single runs in the fifth and sixth innings. Score by innings: R-H-E KM 200 011 0 4-13-0 S 000 000 0 0-4-3
Freshman Josie Nail is congratulated by Coach Kevin Allran as she rounds third after hitting a grand slam in first inning of Friday’s game at KMHS.
Raegan Buchanan moves the ball downfield for Lady Mountaineers. (Photo by Gary Smart)
Kings Mountain High’s women’s soccer team continued to roll Friday at home, shutting out Draughn 9-0 in a South Mountain Athletic Conference clash at John Gamble Stadium. Cassidy Calhoun had her second four-goal match of the season and also dished out an assist. Freshman Maggie Lloyd added a hat trick and one assist. Sarah Drennan contributed two assists and one goal, Georgia Moss had two assists and Natalie Lutz one. Raegan Buchanan scored a goal.
Buchanan and Baylee Marr were in goal for the shutout. Kings Mountain took a 4-0 conference record to Crest last night. Kings Mountain won its third straight match last Tuesday night in Shelby, 9-2. Lloyd led the offense with two goals and two assists. Buchanan had one goal and one assist, Drennan two goals and one assist, Natalie Lutz one assist, Bella Sherin one goal, Calhoun one assist and one goal, Mackenzie Ramsey one goal and Moss one goal.
Bolin and Bagwell fan 17 in 3-0 win over Draughn Kings Mountain High’s baseball team is back in the thick of the South Mountain Athletic Conference race after wins over Shelby and Draughn last week. Friday’s 3-0 win at home against Draughn improved the Mountaineers’ record to 3-1 in the conference, with their only loss coming a week earlier against county rival Burns in nine innings. Madisyn Bolin turned in another great pitching performance Friday, limiting Draughn to just one hit and striking out 12 batters in 5 1/3 innings of work. He had to leave the mound with one out in the sixth when he reached the maximum pitch count of 105. He had to exit the mound after six innings in the Burns game because of the state’s new pitch count rule. Sophomore Daniel Bagwell came on in relief, giving up no hits and striking out five in the final 1 2/3 innings. The Mountaineers needed the strong pitching as runs were hard to come by on a cold night. Bolin didn’t have his usual good control in the first two innings and issued two walks in the first inning. But, beginning in the third he was untouchable. Using a good fast ball and even better breaking stuff, the senior ace struck out the
Kings Mountain second baseman Hunter Champion forces Cam Hilton (13) of South Point on the front end of a double play in last week’s game at KMHS. side in the third, fourth and fifth innings. He retired 12 men in a row before giving up a two-out single in the fifth to Micah Perry. Kings Mountain scored single runs in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings. In the fourth, John Bell reached when his fly ball to left was dropped, and John Harmon Melton supplied a RBI single to center. Hunter Cash beat out a bunt with one out in the sixth. An out later, Steven Russell did the same. Cash later scored when David
Bell’s high pop-up between home and third was lost in the lights and dropped in for a hit. In the sixth, Bell got a bad-hop single to short, was sacrificed to second by Melton and scored an out later on Bryson Bailey’s hard single to left. KM 3, SHELBY 1 Kings Mountain edged Shelby 3-1 in a SMAC game last Tuesday night in Shelby. See BASEBALL, Page 2B
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Kings Mountain’s Palmer Davis slides head first into second with a stolen base in last week’s game with South Point at Lancaster Field.
BASEBALL: 17 K’s lift KM over Draughn From Page 1B Senior right hander Bryson Bailey went the route for the Mountaineers, scattering five hits. The Mountaineers collected seven hits off Shelby pitcher Will Stites. The Mountaineers grabbed a 1-0 lead in the top of the first when John Harmon Melton singled home John Bell, but the Lions bounced right back in the bottom of the inning and scored on Stites’ triple and an infield out. Kings Mountain produced the winning run in the fifth when Melton tripled and scored on a single
by Madisyn Bolin. The Mountaineers added their final run in the sixth on David Bell’s double and a single by Palmer Davis. Melton and Bolin led the Mountaineers at the plate with two hits each. SP 10, KM 2 In a non-conference game Wednesday at Lancaster Field, the Mountaineers fell to a strong South Point nine, 10-2. The Raiders jumped on KM starter Steven Russell on the first pitch of the game when Scottie Lee ripped a single to left. An out later Mason Secrest slammed a two-run home run over the left-center field fence and
the rout was on. South Point went up 3-0 in the third on an RBI double by Ben Bowman which chased Russell and brought on Alec Seaward. Two runners that were left on base came around to score on a passed ball and bunt single to run the score to 5-0. Kings Mountain scored its first run without benefit of a hit in the bottom of the third on a walk, hit batsman and error. The Raiders went up 7-1 in the top of the fourth, then southpaw Kevin Champion came in to pitch. One of the Raiders left on base when Champion entered later scored when Champion walked Lee with the bases
loaded. KM managed two of its three hits for the game off Chris Spence in the bottom of the inning. Bolin singled and later scored on an Hunter Cash’s single to left. Daniel Bagwell came on to pitch for KM in the sixth, and South Point scored its final two runs in the seventh on Davila’s towering home run over the right field fence Farmer, Spence, Dawson Gause and Davila combined for nine strikeouts for the Red Raiders. Shell, Davila, Bowman and Lee had two hits each to lead the South Point plate attack. Bolin, Cash and Bagwell had the three KM hits.
Emma Goff scored two goals in KM Middle’s 9-0 shutout over Shelby last week.
Lady Patriots win 4th in row
A Draughn runner is forced out at second base as KM second baseman Kassidy Hamrick (17) flips the ball to shortstop Ashton Withers covering the base.
Kings Mountain Middle’s Lady Patriots closed out their non-conference season last week with a 9-0 victory over Shelby Middle. The Lady Patriots, 4-0, were scheduled to open TriCounty East Division play yesterday at Burns. They will host Lincolnton Thursday. Toni Gunderson got the scoring underway at Shelby,
assisted by Sage Wright. Emma Goff scored two goals, assisted by Wright and Maggie Buchanan. Wright scored four goals. Two were assisted by Goff and the other two by Katherine Martin. Also scoring were Rachel Johnson, assisted by Goff, and Rece Guy with an unassisted goal.
Patriots rout Shelby 10-3
Kings Mountain first baseman Seth Kennedy is seeing if ball goes foul in JV game with Draughn Friday at Lancaster Field. (Photo by Gary Smart)
JVs beat Draughn 4-1 Kings Mountain’s JV baseball team defeated Draughn 4-1 in a SMAC game Friday afternoon at Lancaster Field. The Mountaineers were scheduled to play at Crest last night and will host RS Central Friday at 4 p.m. at Lancaster Field.
The Mountaineers lost a hard fought battle in a non-conference game Wednesday at South Point, 2-1. The Red Raiders took a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning on two errors, a sacrifice bunt and a squeeze bunt. KM answered in the top
of the fifth. DJ Bagwell reached on a walk, moved to second on Blake Broome’s sacrifice bunt and scored when Seth Kennedy’s ground ball was booted by the South Point shortstop. The Raiders scored the winning run in the sixth on a single to center field.
Bryce Fisher started for KM and held South Point hitless until the sixth inning. He finished with a two-hitter and four strikeouts. Getting hits for KM were Kennedy, Silas Price, Bagwell, Ricky Wright and Broome.
Kings Mountain Middle School’s baseball team improved to 3-0 last week with a 10-3 victory at Shelby. Jaxson Bolin, AJ Wylie and Devin Pressley shared pitching duties. They scattered four hits, walked four and struck out 10. Bolin led the team at the plate with 3-for-4. Trey Crawford hit a 3-run home run to break the game open in the top of the third. He also had a RBI triple in the fifth to extend the lead to
7-2. Chris Ruffalo had a lead off double in the fifth to get things started and KM went on to score five runs to take a 10-2 lead. KM also scored five runs in the third for a 5-0 lead. Shelby responded with two runs in the bottom of the third. The Patriots were scheduled to open Eastern Division play yesterday at Burns. They host Lincolnton Thursday.
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Kings Mountain High swept both the girls and boys races in the Mountaineer Relays Wednesday at John Gamble Stadium. Top photo, left, KM’s Dane Skeith hands exchanges the baton with Malachi Wingate; top right, Tyler Osborne gives the baton to Malik Banner. Bottom left, Macie Sims competes in long jump; center Kaleb Estridge competes in the pole vault; and right, Conner Calhoun competes in a relay race. (Photos by Gary Smart)
Golf match rescheduled Kings Mountain High’s golf match scheduled for Tuesday at Burns was postponed due to the golf course covering greens due to the cold weather. The match has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 22.
KM Sports This Week Wednesday, March 15 4 p.m. – Middle school track, Kings Mountain at Lincolnton. 6 p.m. – High school softball, Kings Mountain at Ashbrook. Thursday, March 16 3:45 – High school track, Kings Mountain at Stuart Cramer. 4 p.m. – Middle school soccer, Kings Mountain at Burns. 4 p.m. – Middle school baseball, Kings Mountain at Burns. 4 p.m. – Middle school tennis, Kings Mountain at Shelby. Friday, March 17 4 p.m. – High school tennis, RS Central at Kings Mountain. 4 p.m. – High school baseball, RS Central at Kings Mountain (JV/V DH). 5 p.m. – High school soccer, RS Central at Kings Mountain (JV/V DH). 6 p.m. – High school softball, RS Central at Kings Mountain. Monday, March 20 2 p.m. – High school golf, SMAC teams at Kings Mountain Country Club. 4 p.m. – Middle school tennis, Burns at Kings Mountain. Tuesday, March 21 4 p.m. – High school
Kings Mountain High wrestlers Darian McClain, left, and Austin Mosley were recognized for winning the NCHSAA Western Regional championship at the KMHS wrestling banquet Monday night. (Photo by Gary Smart) baseball, Kings Mountain at Chase (JV/V DH). 4 p.m. – Middle school soccer, North Lincoln at Kings Mountain. 4 p.m. – Middle school baseball, North Lincoln at Kings Mountain. 4 p.m. – Middle school tennis, Kings Mountain at RS Central. 6 p.m. – High school soccer, Kings Mountain at Chase (Varsity only). 6 p.m. – High school softball, Kings Mountain at Chase. Wednesday, March 22 4 p.m. – High school tennis, Polk County at Kings Mountain. 4 p.m. – Middle school track, Kings Mountain at Shelby. 5 p.m. – High school soccer, Kings Mountain at Hibriten (JV/V DH). Blake Broome rips a base hit in Friday’s JV win over Draughn at KMHS.
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Students pitch in for Salvation Army Emery. “The boys were eager to help and jump in,” when told about the project. Tre’ Jolly, a 15-year-old sophomore, said, “I think that the whole team is really excited to help our community more.” Jolly said that in the spring, team members work with students at elementary schools. “We go to the schools and help them read, play with them on the playground. We really look forward to it. “ Jolly said he did not have that experience as a Jefferson Elementary student, but would have welcomed it and is happy to say, “Our program is beginning to build.” Student volunteers were: Lewis Telle, Milleon Proctor, Jaylon Kimble, Will Berkowitz, Diavonni Daley, Nick Stites, Caden Sheely, Tyshawn Perkins, Nick Corry, Jordan Brown, Mikey Howard, Zai’Twane Hopper, Ethan Mitchell, Donye Fuller, Max Mauney, Tyler Carpenter, Fabian Pettis, Quadrick Heckstall, Tyreik Hill, Desmond Hyde, K.J.Washington, J.P.Petty, Myson Anderson, Evan Johnson, Jaxson Bowman, Thomas Hougas, Aaron Parsons, Jamez Huskey, Qe Murray, Tre’ Jolly, Keyon Lotharp, Dabrion Gill, Steven Lattimore, Clayton Heavner, Tywon Hill, Charles Blankenship
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Runners compete in 8th Annual 5K, 10 Mile and Fun Run at Gateway Trail Runners in the 8th annual 5k, 10 mile and fun run at the Gateway Trail are pictured in this group of photographs made by Shirley Brutko. The event had the largest number of runners in recent races and awarded a large number of prizes to the winners. Photos by SHIRLEY BRUTKO
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APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE ZONING ORDINANCE CASE NO. VA-1-3-17 Brent Bagwell has requested a variance from Section 6.16 Overlay Districts in the “Downtown Protection, Preservation and Enhancement District” (KMDPPED). The result of the variance request being granted would allow for an internally illuminated sign to be placed on a new business located at 110 W. King Street. Said property is zoned Central Business (C-B). PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2017 5:30 P.M. The public and interested parties are invited to attend the Public Hearing to express your opinion on the application. For additional information, call 704-734-4595 (City Hall). KMH3785 (3/05/2017)
Flu widespread in NC RALEIGH, N.C. – An additional 17 flu deaths were reported in North Carolina for the week ending March 4, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Flu activity has started to decrease but the virus is still widespread in the state. The total number of influenza-associated deaths reported this season, which started Oct. 2, is now 83. The two most recent weekly flu reports have accounted for 33 of those deaths. State health officials encourage all residents to protect themselves and others against the flu. Although vaccination earlier in the season is preferred, flu vaccine is still available and is the best
way to protect yourself and others from the spread of this dangerous, sometimes deadly virus. During the 2014-15 season, North Carolina recorded 218 deaths, the highest number of flu-associated deaths reported since the 2009 H1N1 pandemic. There were 59 flu-associated deaths reported during the 2015-16 season. These reports do not represent the true number of flu-associated deaths, since many cases are not diagnosed or not reported. However, they serve as a reminder that flu can be a serious illness, especially for adults over 65, children under five, pregnant women and those with certain medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart
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Great Americans Come Alive at East Elementary Photos by JULIE FORTNER East Elementary Second graders’ Wax Museum drew a crowd Friday and for two hours Friday morning the students described the Great American the had researched for two weeks as the finale of their Unit on Great Americans. The students dressed as the character they had studied and displayed photographs in a “wax museum” in the hallways, reciting prepared speeches and showing off their candidates for “great Americans.” Second grade teachers Jada Hardin, Kathleen Miller and Paula McDaniel said the young students had worked hard on the unit of
study, chosen the person to represent, and practiced their parts perfectly. Some of the characters were Louis Armstrong, Paul Revere, Martin Luther King, former First Lady Laura Bush, Thurgood Marshall, Henry Ford, Molly Pitcher, Clara Barton, President Abraham Lincoln, Mark Twain, Martha Washington and many more. This was the second year for the Wax Museum and students said they loved their characters, the clothing they picked to describe the person, and the speeches they gave after the visitor pressed a button and the Great American came alive.
KENNA MYERS - Eleanor Roosevelt
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SECOND GRADE GROUP 2 – Whitney Wilson, left, Hattie Hagans, Justen Brackett and Trinity Wray. SKYE TROMBETTA as Katie Woo Super Scout and Kaylee Mull’s favorite character is from ‘Alice in Wonderland.’ DINAH GLADDEN IS Lindy Lou Hoo from The Grinch Stole Christmas and Emma Whitener dressed as troll from the book, “Trolls.”
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City waiving vendor fees for local merchants Festival time in Kings Mountain is fast approaching. The Kings Mountain Main Street Program is encouraging downtown businesses to participate and is waiving 2017 vendor fees for those businesses located in the Kings Mountain Main Street Program district beginning with the
2017 festivals. All participating merchants must complete applications and follow guidelines set for festival participation. Contact Jan Harris, Director of Kings Mountain Street Program, at 704-730-2197 or Christy Conner, Special Events Coordinator, at 704-734-2051.
New pottery classes begin first week April New pottery classes will begin the first week of April at Southern Arts Society at the Depot in Kings Mountain. Renee Matthews and Rhonda Withers will teach hand building and wheel throwing respectively. Classes will meet twice a week for 10 weeks and be offered both in daytime and evening. Cost is $160 for SASi members and $170 for non-members. Included in the fee is one bag of clay,
use of studio tools and firing of class projects. Call 704-739-5585 (gallery hours) or 803-4484578 (after hours) or email southernartssociety@ gmail.com Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Admission is free. Southern Arts Society Gift Shop and Gallery is located at 301 N. Piedmont Avenue in Kings Mountain.
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SNOW AT GATEWAY TRAIL – Starr Dove took this picture at Gateway Trail Sunday morning. A light snow started falling Saturday night and continued on Sunday morning. By afternoon the sunshine had melted the snow.
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Bessemer City: Preliminary Notice of Potential Impacts to Floodplains AGENCY: Rural Housing Service (RHS), USDA ACTION: Preliminary Notice of Potential Impacts to Floodplains SUMMARY: Bessemer City intends to seek financial assistance from USDA, RHS for construction and improvements to public works facilities. The proposed project consists of the construction of three (3) new buildings including an administrative office, storage shed, and workshop. The renovation updates will be devoted to the existing facilities’ offices, bathrooms, and workshops. The proposed exterior improvements include replacing an existing culvert, repaving of existing asphalt, new pavement, fencing, and landscaping. Of all the construction activity, only a small portion of the driveway improvements to the southern parking lot as proposed would encroach on the 100-year floodplain. By adding little or no fill material, the placement of the driveway to the parking lot will have very little impact on floodplain volume. If implemented, the proposed project will convert 0.23 acres of the 100-year floodplain and 0.16 acres of the 500-year floodplain located at 321 East Lee Avenue, Bessemer City, NC 28016. In accordance with Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management and USDA Departmental Regulation 9500-3, Land Use Policy, the purpose of this notice is to inform the public of this proposed conversion or effect and request comments concerning the proposal, alternative sites or actions that would avoid these impacts, and methods that could be used to minimize these impacts. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua Carswell, Area Specialist, USDA Rural Development, 444 Bristol Drive, Statesville, NC, (704) 872-5061 ext. 110 or Joshua.Carswell@nc.usda.gov Questions and comments should be sent to RHS at the address provided. RHS will accept questions and comments on the environmental assessment for 14 days from the date of publication of this notice.
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