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FOUNDERS – Maurice and Brandy Tate have led the Kings Mountain Elite program for youth for nine years and saw the program rise to serve over 300 young people.
Elite program now serves 300 Kings Mountain Elite Trailblazers hope to seal the deal in two weeks on land for a future home. Maurice Tate, President of the group who with his wife, Brandy, founded the Elite program in Kings Mountain, made the announcement at the presentation of awards by the Kings Mountain Elite Club Saturday night at Bynum Chapel
AME Zion Church Family Life Center. A building drive is currently underway to fund a new building. “This is the season and time for our youth to rise up and you are all champions tonight,’’ said Tate. “Create your own cycle of success, it’s the will to prepare to win.’’ See ELITE PROGRAM, Page 8A
Tent Revival starts Sunday Pastors from Bethlehem Baptist, Oak Grove Baptist, Washington Missionary Baptist and David Baptist churches have combined to hold a Tent Revival starting 7 p.m. Easter Sunday night (April 16). The meetings will continue nightly at 7 p.m. through Thursday, April 20, at the corner of Bethware Rd. and Stoney Point Rd., across from Bethware School. (Oak Grove/Waco exit off 74) In recent years, pastors in the area have been especially burdened for our community and have been praying for revival. They,
along with their church members, are encouraging the community to join in and gather under the big tent, as a body of unified believers to ask God’s favor in reviving a passion for Spiritual Power. Speakers include: Sunday, Pastor Melvin Clark; Monday is Youth Night; Tuesday, Pastor Brian Taule; Wednesday, Pastor Steve Taylor and Thursday, Pastor Rob Quillin. A community choir will sing each evening, and Smokin’ Boys BBQ food will be available for purchase Monday-Thursday nights.
Hey kids! City egg hunt Saturday Morning at 10 See the Easter Bunny and fill your Easter basket with colorful eggs Saturday, April 15, beginning at 10 a.m. at Mayor Rick Murphrey Children’s Park next to the YMCA, 211 Cleveland Avenue. Take your camera and enjoy the egg hunt, a petting zoo, music and fun at the event sponsored by City of Kings Mountain Main Street and Special Events Department, Parkwood Baptist Church, Texas Roadhouse and Child Care Connections.
Hundreds of eggs will be spread out in the Park for children to hunt and there could be prizes and surprises. For more information call 704-734-0333 or email www. CityofKM.com
Several area churches have planned special Holy Week services this week, beginning on Maundy Thursday and continuing through Easter Sunday. The Kings Mountain Ministerial Association will lead the community-wide Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. Sunday around the huge white cross in Veteran’s Park at Mountain Rest Cemetery. “Everyone is invited to worship with us as we celebrate the greatest event in our history – the Resurrection of our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ,’’ said KM Ministerial Association President Rev. Ron Caulder. Rev. Brandon Aiken, Associate at East Gold Wesleyan Church, will bring the message and Bill McMurray, Rev. Scott
Whitney, pastor of East Gold Wesleyan Church, and Rev. Ron Caulder, pastor of Eastside Baptist Church, will assist in the service. In event of inclement weather the community-wide Easter Sunrise Service will be held at Eastside Baptist Church. Several churches plan Easter Sunrise services beginning at 7 a.m. Dixon Presbyterian Church will hold Maundy Service and communion Thursday night at 7 p.m. and Good Friday Tenebrae service at 7 p.m. Friday. Youth of the church will take part in the Good Friday service. On Saturday afternoon, young people will help entertain at an Easter party and egg hunt See HOLY WEEK, Page 8A
The cross is draped with purple as churches hold Holy Week services this week. Photo by LIB STEWART
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KM Firehouse BBQ Friday and Saturday Grills will fire up Friday and Saturday for the 21st annual Kings Mountain Firehouse BBQ Cookoff at the Kings Mountain Walking Track at the Jake Early Sports Complex on Cleveland Avenue. Kings Mountain firemen have spent weeks preparing for the event and are set to welcome 49 teams from across the Southeast and as far distant as Pennsylvania, Indiana, Tennessee and Virginia plus 10 teams from the local area, including Eric Pardo of Big E and King’s Cooking of Shelby. The winners will take home $10,000 in cash and handsome trophies competing in several categories See BBQ, Page 8A
A band member performs at last year’s Kings Mountain Firehouse BBQ Cook-Out. Dukes & Smith Band will perform Friday evening from the Neisler stage of the Kings Mountain Walking Track. File photo
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Creating awareness of child abuse Check out the pinwheel garden at the corner lot at the Kings Mountain Police Department. Members of the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club Public Issues committee, in collaboration with Police, planted a pinwheel garden to create awareness of child abuse. “This is a perfect spot because drivers have to stop at the stop sign at the corner,’’ said Chief of Police Melvin Proctor, who with Det. Lt. Lisa Proctor, assisted the clubwomen on Thursday in planting the pinwheels as winds whipped around the corner and the blue pinwheels became a colorful display surrounding a poster. National statistics report See AWARENESS , Page 8A
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■ OBITUARIES
KINGS MOUNTAIN James Calvin Messer, 52, died April 3, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center. He was born in Gaston County to the late Glen Calvin Messer and Marie Earley Messer. He was proceeded in death by his nephew, Mark Reid. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, and was an employee of Harris Teeter for 35 years. He had a strong faith in Jesus Christ which sustained him through his battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, father, brother and son and was a devoted Minnesota Vikings and UNC Tar Heel fan. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Nina Blanton Messer, of the home; daughter, Ina Marie Messer of Kings Mountain; his mother, Marie Earley Messer, his sister Marie Reid and husband, Jami, brother Jeff Messer and nephew Matthew Reid, all of Gastonia. The funeral service was conducted Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 3 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Kings Mountain. Rev. Rob Quillin and Rev. Steve Swagger officiated the service. Interment was in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. The family received friends Wednesday, April 5, 2017 from 7-9 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home in Kings Mountain. Memorials may be made to the Levine Cancer Center, 1021 Morehed Medical Drive, Charlotte, NC 28204. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
O’Neil Smith KINGS MOUNTAIN Garland O’Neil Smith, 87, resident of Kings Mountain, died April 5, 2017 at Testa Family Hospice House. He was retired from FMC Lithium Corporation with over 35 years of service. O’Neil and Martha Carroll Smith had been married 63 years. The funeral service was conducted Friday, April 7, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home. Rev. Don Williams officiated the service. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
Loving wife and mother KINGS MOUNTAINJean Martin, 76, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 peacefully at her residence. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Bolin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son in whom she adored, Scott Craig. She is survived by her precious husband for more than 30 years, Bill Martin of the home, and several other family members. The family had a private graveside service Thursday, April 6, 2017. Rev. Adam Green officiated the service. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. It was her wishes that no one send flowers just make a donation to a charity of your choice in her name, please no flowers. Online condolences: www.claybarnette.com Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain was in charge of arrangements.
Robert Lee Goforth Jr. KINGS MOUNTAIN Robert Lee Goforth, Jr., 65, resident of Kings Mountain, passed away on April 3, 2017 at Testa Family Hospice House. Born in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Robert L. Goforth, Sr. and Dorothy Cloninger Goforth and was retired from the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The family received friends Friday from 3-5 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home in Kings Mountain. Memorials may be made to HHT Foundation International, Inc. PO Box 329, Monkton, MD 21111 A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.
Sophia Ivey GASTONIA – Sophia Ivey, 73, of Gastonia, died April 5, 2017 at Caromont Health in Gastonia. The graveside service was conducted Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 12:30 p.m.Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain by Father Vasilis Tsourlis. The family received friends from 11 a.m. until 12 noon at Harris Funeral Home in Kings Mountain. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
C. Herman Mauney Former KM resident ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Carl Herman Mauney passed away March 29, 2017. He was born on September 17, 1931 in Hickory, NC to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fisher Mauney. He graduated from North Carolina State University. He married Emily Fisher on June 20, 1953 and they moved to Albuquerque soon afterward. He is survived by his wife, Marina de Vos Mauney; son, Carl F. Mauney II , son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Beverly Mauney and daughter and son-in-law, Catherine and Scott Simmelink; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Lynne Mauney; sister and brother-in-law, Kay and Bill Berkely; brother-inlaw and sister-in-law, Hilbert Cobb and Sue Fisher; grandchildren, Chris, Brandon, and Lisa, Sarah and Mitchell, Rachel and Jon, Andrew and Denise and Josh; and great-grandchildren, Baylee, Bryant, Kennedy, Luke and Lincoln. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Emily Fisher Mauney; parents, Carl and Catherine Mauney; inlaws, Hilbert Adam and Ethel Fisher; and daughterin-law, Rebecca Mauney. He spent his 37-year career at Sandia National Laboratories. He devoted his life to his family, church and community affairs. He was an active member of St. Luke Lutheran Church, ARCA, Bethany College, Presbyterian Hospital Foundation, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation and the American Cut Glass Association. He prided himself on being a philanthropist that had deep faith and a love for organizations that focused on others. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 2 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87112. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials can be made to ARCA Foundation, 11300 Lomas Blvd., NE, Albuquerque, 87112, or Bethany College, 335 E. Swensson Street, Lindsborg, KS, 67456. Please visit the online guest book for Mr. Mauney at www.FrenchFunerals. com
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BESSEMER CITY Dene Heatherington died April 7 after 95 years of leading an extraordinary, exemplary life of devotion to her faith, her family, her friends, her community, and her profession. Dene’s childhood demonstrated her true grit and determination to always strive for excellence. She took on large scale responsibilities at a young age. Her love and joy of learning prevailed and after graduation from high school she packed her paper bags with her belongings, boarded a bus to Asheville and attended business school. After graduating she began working in Spartanburg. These early years of employment established her reputation as a highly professional and well-trained secretary. In 1954 she and her husband, Walt, and two children Terry and Susan moved to Bessemer City where Walt opened the Western Auto Store and she began a long and challenging career at what was then called Lithium Corporation. As a woman of faith, Dene was committed not only to her church as an institution, but to the true meaning of Christian living in one’s daily walk. She served First Baptist Church in Bessemer City in more capacities than will be noted here for the duration of her 63 years of membership. In her later years, she received great joy working with Operation Christmas Child. Her quiet, unheralded activities included taking elderly members to church, to doctor visits, going to nursing homes to present Sunday School lessons, making regular visits or calls to shut-ins and of course sharing her culinary or baking delights. Dene was never idle. She gave new meaning to the “Purpose Filled Life”. Dene believed in community service. Her values demanded that one should always be in service to others and find ways to improve their lives. She worked with the Red Cross and was their volunteer of the year in 1993, serving on their board of directors for a number of years. She served as secretary and treasurer and coordinated the United Way drive for all the years that Bessemer City has its own United Way. She served on the Chamber of Commerce board of directors from 1980-1987 representing Lithium Corporation. She served as vice president in 1986. Other activities that demonstrated her love and devotion to her community included participation and leadership in the Bessemer City Woman’s Club, the Bessemer City Garden Club, and the city Image
Lauris Blalock Wray SHELBY – Lauris Blalock Wray, 99, passed away April 4, 2017 at Wendover Hospice House. Born Jan. 15, 1918, she was a native of Cleveland County and the daughter of Clyde and Annie Belle Blalock. The funeral service was conducted Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Kings Mountain at 11 a.m. officiated by Dr. Steve Taylor and Priscilla Walker. The family received friends one hour prior to the service. Burial was in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements riverhillmonuments.com
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KINGS MOUNTAIN Raymond Oscar “Hoppy” Camp, Jr., 71, resident of Kings Mountain, formerly of Grover, passed away April 9, 2017 at Testa Family Hospice House. Born in Cleveland County he was the son of the late Raymond Oscar Camp, Sr. and Mary Ella Clark Camp. He was also preceded in death by siblings Doris C. Short, Geraldine C. Stewart and Bobbie C. Acuff. Hoppy was a man of many hobbies. He enjoyed go kart racing, softball, dog hunting and horseback riding. He was Crew Chief for Phil Combs Racing and retired from Parkdale Mills as head technician. He also owned and operated H & C Repairs. He never met a stranger and was loved by many. Surviving are his wife of 33 years Nita J. Camp, of the home; Children: Kenneth L. Camp (Toni), Kings Mountain, NC; Toni Hames (Steve), Blacksburg, SC; Sandra “Weasel” Camp Jenkins, (David), Blacksburg, SC; Josh Camp (Anne Marie), Charlotte, NC; and Jamie Camp ( Laura) Kings Mountain, NC.; nine grandchildren, Bradley Camp, Casey Bridges (Bo); Macy Hames; Vince “Blue” Jenkins; Grace, Caleb, and Chloe Camp, Madyson and Jordyn Camp; great-grandchildren Elin Camp and Haydin Bridges; siblings, Ginger C. Davis, Grover, NC; Shirley C. Sisk, Belmont, NC and Toby C. Owens, Liberty, SC. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Kings Mountain. Rev. Eric Sellers and Dr. Steve Taylor will officiate the service. The family received friends Tuesday, April 11, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain. Interment is in Grover Cemetery, Grover, NC. Memorials may be made to Testa Family Hospice House, 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, is in charge of arrangements.
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Committee. She held leadership positions in all these organizations. Dene was awarded Citizen of the Year for Bessemer City when she was 81 years old. Aging was not an excuse to quit serving. It was a lifelong commitment. The most notable achievement of Dene’s well–lived life was her role as Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. All knew her love for them was deep and sincere and worthy of the time and effort extended on their behalf. She was sacrificial. Dene had a passion for living a life that reflected her belief in service to others as she encouraged and empowered those whose paths she crossed. She was a gift to her family, her friends, and to all who knew her. She was a remarkable woman of faith and goodness and will be missed by those who loved her. Dene is survived by her children, Terry Heatherington and wife Donna of Southport, NC; her daughter Susan Patterson and husband Dennis of Kings Mountain; grandchildren Brandon Patterson and wife Danyale; Aaron Patterson and wife Dannielle; and Stuart Heatherington and wife Gina; great grandchildren Nicholas Cook, Cole, Jude, and Kalia Patterson; and Elijah, Ethan, and Easton Heatherington. A memorial service was held at First Baptist Church in Bessemer City Monday, April 10, 2017. A reception for family and friends was held at 3 p.m.. Services began at 4 p.m.in the sanctuary. Interment was in Westview Gardens. Memorials in honor of Dene can be made to First Baptist Church, PO Box 397, Bessemer City, NC 28016. To offer condolences, please visit www.siskbutler.com Arrangements by Sisk-Butler Funeral & Cremation Services, Bessemer City.
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NEWEST EQUIPMENT - The Combustion Turbine (CT) has been off loaded from the railway and was delivered to the NTE site Tuesday. The CT is transported via remote vehicle transportation through the back roads due to its large size. The CT is one of many large components that have to be transported to the site through this route due to size. The vehicle operates under full escort and utilizes 144 tire platform to assist in mobility. The CT was built is Savannah, Georgia at the Mitsubishi Plant. During a meeting last month with NTE, Assistant City Manager Nick Hendricks was able to tour the Mitsubishi facility and look at the CT in its final building stage. “I was very impressed with the facility and the workmanship that was being done to the Turbine. The facility was first class”. Photo by MAYOR SCOTT NEISLER LAST YEAR’S BBQ COOK-OFF CHAMP- Midnight Burn took the grand championship prize of $4,000 at the 2016 North Carolina Firehouse Barbeque and are defending their title Friday and Saturday. Mayor Scott Neisler, above, presents the trophy to the Midnight Burn team.
Spring Photo contest Litter Sweep planned Kings Mountain Gateway Trail is sponsoring a photography show at Kings Mountain Art Center with a May 6 reception and the announcement of winners in the 2017 photography contest. Photographs must be taken at the Gateway Trail during the past two years and in a matt or framed ready to hang and delivered to the Kings Mountain Art Center April 29 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 310 North Piedmont Avenue. To receive an application call 704-739-5585 or email southernartssociety@gmail. com. The show will be judged and ribbons and cash prizes will be awarded to the winners. Photographs will be on exhibit for a month at the Kings Mountain Arts Center.
Spring weather ushers in “Spring Litter Sweep’’ in Kings Mountain and Mayor Scott Neisler is encouraging everyone to take an active role in making their communities cleaner. The annual spring roadside cleanup by the North Carolina Department of Transportation coincides with the city’s cleanup effort and will be held the week of April 15-29. Adopt-A-Highway volunteers will be out donating their labor and time to keep roadsides clean. A resolution proclaiming Spring 2017 Litter Sweep was adopted by city council at the March meeting encouraging citizens to become AdoptA-Highway volunteers. “The great natural beauty of our city and state and a clean environment are sources of great pride for all North Carolinians, attracting tourists and aiding in recruiting new industries.’’
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EAGLE SCOUT HONORED – Eagle Scout Corbin Berryman was honored in a resolution by the Mayor and city council last Tuesday night. Mayor Scott Neisler makes the presentation. Photo by JAN HARRIS
Eagle Scout Berryman Honored by Council Corbin Berryman has completed requirements to receive the Eagle, the highest award in Boy Scouting. The 2015 graduate of Kings Mountain High School and a City of Kings Mountain employee in the Water Resources Department was presented a resolution in recognition of his accomplishment by Mayor Scott Neisler and City
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DRAMA UPDATE TO ROTARY CLUB -Bob Inman, right, writer, director, and former WBTV personality gave an update about the upcoming 4th season of the Revolutionary drama ‘Liberty Mountain’ at the weekly Rotary luncheon meeting. Bob said that he was very excited about the presentation for June and July at the Joy and added that tickets are on sale now. Jim Champion, left, Manager for Liberty Mountain and the Joy Performance Cente,r added that The Garden at the Joy was available for events and announced an open house and a wine tasting for April 29, 3 to 6 p.m. For more information, call 704 730-9408 or email Jim@KMLT.org Photo by SHIRLEY BRUTKO
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Pieces of Kings Mountain History As May approaches, I am drawn back to the Kings Mountain National LORETTA Military Park. COZART My ancestor, Martin Soults was one of the Overmountain Men … he was a neighbor of John Sevier. Because he lived across the newly formed county line dividing their properties, he served in Isaac Shelby’s militia. The budding leaves and dogwood blossoms ususally trigger my annual “walk in the woods”. But, I’ve recently taken on a new spring ritual, opening the Henry Howser House. Another ancestor, Peter Finger, built a similar stone house in what is now Maryland. When he moved to North Carolina, he chose to build a log cabin instead. Peter’s youngest son, Henry Finger, married the niece of Henry Howser. So, when I make the pilgrimage to the Howser House, I am visiting my uncle’s home. I am pleased he chose to build a stone house in a time when log cabins were popular in the south. Had he chosen otherwise, it would probably be long gone. Henry Howser built
the home between 1801 - 1803, with the help of a slave, Jane Howser. The Howser house is one of the southernmost examples of a German Stone House, which were popular in Pennsylvania and Maryland. And there are only a few examples of stone houses in the southern Piedmont. These structures are rare here. Henry Howser bought the land where the house sits in 1788, just a few years after the Battle of Kings Mountain. During his lifetime, Henry increased his holdings by purchases and Land Grants to several thousand acres. Henry was also a distiller, so he needed the land to grow corn for his booming distilling business. I know he did well by the amount of land that he bought. The two-story house is made of native stone, finished smooth, brought from a nearby quarry. The house has a cellar underneath and fireplaces on either end. The interior walls are covered in lath and plaster, with chain nail molding throughout the main floor. There is a stairway to the second floor, with one large room upstairs. In a study done by the
Richard P. Carrillo and the University of South Carolina in 1974, he reports the house is built upon a hilltop. “The hill has been graded into three terraces forming a semicircular feature surrounding the north, west and south sides. Each terrace is approximately six feet lower than the one above it.” In 1930, an ell was added to the back of the house and used as a kitchen. But, locals reported that there had been an earlier detached kitchen. Out back, they found footings for a detached kitchen built the same time as the house. It measured 12’ x 17’. On the property, you can see the remnants of the well, and the foundations of outbuildings. Nearby is the family cemetery, where approximately 15 Howser family members are buried. Be sure to pay your respects while you are there. Mark your calendars now for Saturday, May 20th. The Brigade of Friends will open the house and you are welcome to come out to Uncle Henry’s for a visit. Walk the grounds and enjoy some music. Step back in time for a moment and get a glimpse
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We left our hearts in Aruba Easter - We Need It Really Bad U p d a t e ! O K ! Here’s the latest. I told you that the immigration JAMES author- LOCHRIDGE, JR. Former Pastor ities in Second Baptist Aruba denied our request for residency. No reason was given, but the DIMAS agent looked at my wife and said, “You know we have to be very careful who we let into the country.” LOL! But it’s alright. We accomplished our main purpose in going to pastor Good News Baptist Church. We wanted to help them to see their need for long term leadership instead of just having supply pastors from the States come down for two months at a time. They were getting good spiritual food, but becoming “fat” Christians from lack of exercise. They were receiving the Word and much wonderful,
spiritual knowledge, but not doing anything with it. The church was focusing on simply keeping the doors open and paying the rent and utilities. The only ministry offered was the Sunday School and worship service on Sunday morning and mid-week service on Wednesday evening and an occasional fellowship meal. (I left them with 17 suggestions for ministry beyond their doors.) I thought we were to be the long term leadership solution, but as God allowed the Aruba government to close the doors on our staying year round, He was opening another door that I was unaware of. Sylvester and Marlene Celestine had been members of the church for more than 10 years. He was now the president of the trustees of the church and our worship leader. They are highly respected and loved by the members of GNBC. As we waited for our residency to be approved after working on it for over two years, Sylvester shared with me that
he had pastored for many years, sometimes building churches from the ground up - members and facilities. But as too often happens in God’s family, Satan snuck in and caused havoc. His associate pastor, whom he had trained and aided in numerous ways, decided he wanted to be the pastor and the result was a split and a great deal of pain. Sylvester washed his hands of the mess and decided to leave the ministry. He is from Domenica and his wife is from Aruba, so they returned to Aruba and he got a good job as a maintenance supervisor for a large hotel. Life was good, but as we were struggling with DIMAS, Sylvester was struggling with the Lord. He came to me and shared that God was calling him back into the ministry, but he didn’t know where. He loved GNBC and wanted me to be the first to know that he loved me and would in no way interfere with my ministry, but would like to See ARUBA, 6B
Easter is almost here and we need it bad. People throughout the world celebrate Easter differently just Glenn Mollette Guest Editorial like people celebrate Christmas differently. When I was a little boy I remember Easter egg hunts at my Grandma and Grandpa Hinkle’s place. They had lots of yard and egg hiding places and a lot of grandchildren to look for them. I was lucky if I found one or two eggs with all the competition. People still hunt for Easter eggs and look forward to an Easter basket. There are a couple of chocolate factories in our town and it’s a home run week for them filling up Easter baskets. Most Christians around the world will celebrate Easter in Church. Easter is the prime time Sunday of the year for the church. If a church cannot get a crowd on Easter then there will not be any crowds the rest of the year.
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Easter is the Sunday when most churches have to bring out the folding chairs and park on the side of the road, the grass or down the way. By and large more Christians will dress up a bit more for church on Easter. Some people will have a new dress or suit or kids will have a new Easter outfit to wear. Or, if they don’t always dress up for church some will make an effort to dress just a bit better than usual because it’s Easter. Please do remember though if it’s a good church they are glad you are there regardless of how you can afford to dress! I served a number of congregations over the years and I loved Easter but was always really glad when it was over. The average minister has about 20 -25 minutes to hit a home run and round the bases before the average attendee totally zones out or starts eyeing the exit door. The message is much the same year after year - the resurrection of Jesus Christ. As Christmas is about the birth of Jesus for the Church, Easter focuses on Christ’s resurrection from the grave.
In reality it shouldn’t take an ingenious sermon to stir church people about a man who the Bible says overcame the grave and appeared to a number of people. Yet, every year it seems that clergy find a way to bore people with how they present the greatest story ever told by how they tell the story. Christian people around the planet stake their lives and eternal destinies on the message of Easter - the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The New Testament time and time again reiterates this part of the Bible story, “He is risen!” A dead Jesus takes all the air out of Christianity. If Jesus never arose from the grave then Christianity is just another organization meeting together every week and doing some nice things along the way. The church with a dead Jesus would still be a religious not for profit 501©3 but it would be a very dead religion. There is so much sadness already in the world today. The world is hurting all over. From another See EASTER, Page 6B
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A Perfect Recipe: Part 6 of 6 1 Cross + 3 Nails + 1 Crown of Thorns + Sins of The World + Jesus’ Perfect Divine & Human Rev. Joshua Self + Morgan Advent Death + R e s u r - Lutheran Church rection + Empty Tomb + Sitting At The Right Hand Of The Father = Forgiveness of Sin! Thanks be to God! This is what we celebrate this week that has been coined “Holy Week.” And holy it most certainly is. This is a time when we celebrate Jesus being her-
alding into Jerusalem as the one who has come in the name of the Lord. I’ve tried, over the past five weeks, to get to you to think how your life should be lived in response to what God has done for you, through Jesus Christ. If we so fervently believe John 3:16, that God gave his only begotten Son, Jesus, to die for us- we have a great responsibility to tell others of that great gifts that was given to us through his precious blood shed on Calvary’s Cross: Life, Forgiveness of Sin, and Salvation! This week is a gradual build for us to experience death losing its sting, hell losing its keys, and the Devil using losing grip on
God’ s chosen; because it all boils down to the body of Christ has been victorious over death! Through Christ’s work on the Cross, we are given access to Faith. Faith, for us as Christians, is the gift of the Holy Spirit to help lead and guide us to be those people to show and point to the Good Friday Cross; points to Christ who looks upon you and calls you loved and good! We need to be busy Christians who are telling others of this good new- thus the ending of my PERFECT RECIPE devotion… The perfect recipe in life is only accomplished though Jesus Christ- only though the washing away
of sin in our lives by Jesus’ blood- only though the Jesus saving acts, NOT OURS! Furthermore, as we prepare for our hearts, minds, and bodies for Easter- slow down yet again and experience this week as it comes. Confront Christ’s death knowing that resurrection is shortly following! The same is for us! Romans 6! My friends of Kings Mountain, my prays are with you as we enter great days that lead into Resurrection Sunday! May the Blessing of Almighty God, Father, Son, + and Holy Spirit bless you now and forever more! Amen. Have a blessed Holy Week1
Easter musical at Eastside Baptist this Sunday Eastside Baptist Church in Kings Mountain will present the Easter musical,‘’Champion of Love’’ arranged by Russell Mauldin on Easter Sunday morning at 11 a.m. Pastor Ron Caulder said, “Two thousand years ago our Savior went to the cross in the ultimate act of mercy and sacrifice. As His friends took His lifeless body down and placed it in a borrowed tomb, it looked as though He had been defeated, His promises unfulfilled, and His
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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
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. 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
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
703 Margrace Rd. Kings Mountain
Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697
Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477
Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan
power overcome. But three days later, Jesus rose from the grave victorious! ‘’Today, we have hope because of the glory of His Resurrection. He is the one true Champion of Love! Join us on Easter Sunday in the journey that will lead our hearts to Calvary to the empty tomb, from wonder to worship, and from adoration to the proclamation that Jesus lives! Because of this, there is life eternal for all who put their faith in the Champion of Love!’’
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
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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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Book Talk Wednesday (today) At KM Historical Museum
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DAY FAMILY 5TH GENERATION George Wyatt Melton, born Dec. 1, 2017, held by his great-great grandmother Ruby Smith Day, represents the fifth generation in the Day family. From left, Deborah Day Melton, the baby’s great-grandmother; Ruby Smith Day holding the baby and Zachary George Melton, the baby’s father who is serving in the US Marine Corps stationed in Beaufort, SC. Kevin Melton, the baby’s grandfather, was working when the photograph was taken.
FIFTH GENERATION MELTON FAMILY – George Wyatt Melton, held in the arms of his father Zachary George Melton, of Beaufort, SC serving in the US Marines, represents the fifth generation in the Kings Mountain Melton family. From left, George Kevin Melton of Kings Mountain, grandfather; Zach Melton and young Wyatt; George Willis Melton, great-great grandfather, and Johnny Melton, great-grandfather. Kevin Melton is a barber at Central Barber Shop in Kings Mountain. George Willis Melton, 92, is a World War II veteran of the Love Valley community and Johnny Melton, also of the Love Valley community, is a Vietnam veteran.
EASTER EGG HUNT – Senior Citizens at Patrick Senior Center sponsored an egg hunt for Pre-School students at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. Seniors donated the eggs and candy and the children brought their Easter baskets and everyone had fun. Back row, from left, Brittanie Willard, Janet Beani, Kathy Spry, Nancy Gregg and Pat Lemmon hide the eggs and the Pre-schoolers collected them for their baskets Photo by KAREN GRIGG
You will never look at an apple the same way again after hearing a book talk and reading author Rose Senehi’s novel, “Carolina Belle, on Wednesday (today) at 5:30 p.m. at Kings Mountain Historical Museum. Admission is free. The story follows Belle McKenzie, a botanist and farmer who is obsessed with creating a “billion dollars” apple she’ll call the Carolina Belle, and determined to rekindle the love her obsession has nearly destroyed. Released in 2017, Carolina Belle is the fifth novel in Senehi’s Blue Ridge Series, which centers around Western North Carolina’s Hickory Nut Gorge and the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains. Her other books: The Shadows of Chimney Rock,
CAROLINA BELLE the Wind in the Woods, Render unto the Valley and Dancing on Rocks. Senehi says, “I have tried to write with empathy about the universal desire to hold onto one’s land and heritage against the forces that are changing the places we
love. It is my hope that this series will not only entertain people and create a fascinating mosaic of the history of the area, but paint a broad picture of the pressures on the Southern Blue Ridge and those who are working to preserve it.”
BLACK HISTORY DAY – The Cleveland County Branch NAACP held Black History Day recently at Canaan Memorial Ministries in Shelby. Guest speaker was Ward 5 City Commissioner Curtis Pressley of Kings Mountain, pictured standing to the left of President Sharon Martin, in red, on front row.
Activities on tap for Earth Day Earth Day at the Gateway Trail Saturday, April 22, will feature a number of events free to Kings Mountain area residents. Crafts and jewelry making by the Scrap Exchange plus a butterfly release, the Sonridge Farm Petting Zoo, Drum Circle, Upcycle artisans, a children’s author, live music by the Log Cabin String Band and much more. Concessions will be available. This is a dog friendly event and the public is invited for four hours of entertainment from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Gateway Trail is in partnership with Firestone Fibers & Textiles, Kings Mountain Main Street, Mauney Memorial Library and Plastic Products for Earth Day 2017.
ARTIFACTS of Patrice Dorsey Anthony were displayed at the recent Black History Day by the Cleveland County Branch of the NAACP.
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MONDAY Youth Night TUESDAY Pastor Brian Taule WEDNESDAY Pastor Steve Taylor
CHILDREN LOOK FOR EGGS – St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Pre-Schoolers enjoyed a Easter Egg Hunt Monday morning sponsored by Senior participants in the Patrick Senior Center. Photo by KAREN GRIGG
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What is Communion? Some people, including young children preparing to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion, may be confused by what it is all about. Children may mistakenly think that receiving Holy Communion is a singular event. But First Holy Communion is only the beginning of a potential lifelong commitment to Jesus Christ. What is Holy Communion? Christians believe that Holy Communion is the receiving of Jesus Christ through the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. The Eucharist is comprised of bread and wine, although some denominations believe that it is not necessary to receive the Lord’s body and blood in each, instead feeling that Christ is present fully in either the bread or wine. Catholics believe that through the process of transubstantiation the bread and wine before the priest becomes the body and blood of Christ. According to catechism and the liturgy, as soon as the Institution Narrative begins, the Lord is present in the elements of bread and wine. The institution of Holy Eucharist occurred during the Last Supper. As stated in 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Jesus instructed His followers to use bread and wine to remember the sacrifice He was going to make when He died on the cross for people’s sins. A continuous act
While much fanfare is understandably afforded to First Holy Communion, Christians receive the Eucharist every day at church services all over the world. Receiving communion is not a singular act. People recognized that every time they gathered around a table to eat and drink, it provided an opportunity to recognize and thank Jesus. Adults can reinforce this concept to children by explaining that receiving Communion each week at Mass is just as special as receiving it that first time in spring. Celebration not an obligation Although the Church advises all Christians to receive communion when free from mortal sin and with the right intentions, Holy Communion should not seem like an obligation. Rather, individuals can view it as a celebration and an opportunity to reconnect with Jesus each time they receive the host. Make the process more exciting for children by explaining that Holy Communion is a party and a happy endeavor. According to the religious resource CatholicCity, the only time people are obligated to receive Holy Communion is during Easter and when in danger of death. Holy Communion is an opportunity to enter into an intimate union with Jesus Christ, who Christians believe provides holiness and grace to all who are willing to receive Him.
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The meaning of Good Friday Good Friday is a Christian holiday that is celebrated every year on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday. Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary, the location outside of Jerusalem’s walls where the crucifixion took place. Though Good Friday is considered a holiday and is a legal holiday in many countries across the globe, the commemoration is not characterized by the festive atmosphere many holidays inspire. In fact, in the fourth century, the Apostolic Constitutions described Good Friday as a day of mourning and prayer. In addition, many Christians fast on Good Friday, eating only one full meal and two smaller meals that do not add up to a full meal. Christians believe that commemorating the death of Christ helps to remind them
of the sacrifices that Christ made and the human sin that contributed to his death. The observance of Good Friday has existed for centuries. According to Catholic Online, the Catholic Church does not celebrate Mass on Good Friday, though church services held on Good Friday correspond to the divisions of a traditional Mass. These services include the Liturgy of the Word, during which the Passion of Jesus Christ is read; the intercessory prayers for all people, including non-Christians; the Veneration of the Cross, during which the crucifix is unveiled to the congregation; and the Holy Communion. During these services, the church organ and bells are silent. Good Friday is one of the holiest days of the year for Christians across the globe. This year Good Friday is celebrated on April 14.
Make Easter eggs last Families gather on Easter to participate in many different traditions that have been passed down through time. One such tradition is coloring
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Easter eggs. Millions of eggs are harvested and sold this time of year to be included in Easter festivities. However, soon after egg hunts have been completed and family dinners are brought to the table, those colored eggs may be relegated to the trash. When colored with foodgrade dyes, such as those manufactured and readily available around Easter, the eggs remain safe to eat. Colored eggs that are stored in a refrigerator can last up to a week if their shells remain intact. Peeled eggs may last up to five days, says the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. Once eggs are boiled and dyed, they should be promptly put into the refrigerator to keep them fresh and edible. It’s adviseable to use plastic, wood or papier-mâché eggs for Easter egg hunts, as eggs made of such materials will not spoil. Otherwise, hide and refrigerate hard-boiled eggs if this task can be completed within two hours. After that time frame, the eggs have the potential to spoil. By eating colored eggs, you can reduce waste and add a tasty appetizer to Easter meals.
The season of Lent and Easter Spring is eagerly anticipated, as many people look forward to enjoying the great outdoors once more. Spring is also a special time of year for practicing Christians. Beginning on Ash Wednesday and lasting 40 weekdays until the arrival of Easter Sunday, the Lenten season is a very important time of year for Christians. During Lent, Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, self-denial, and spiritual discipline. While the Bible does not reference Lent, the practice of observing Lent has become a standard. The following focuses on each of the special days of this church season as they pertain to Western Christianity (Eastern Orthodox churches observe Lent somewhat differently). Ash Wednesday The Day of Ashes commemorates the repentance of sin. On Ash Wednesday, Christians have ashes placed on their foreheads in the shape of a cross in recognition of their need to repent. Many churches host Ash Wednesday services, and those who receive the ashes are not only reminded of their mortality and sinfulness, but also of the opportunity for absolution. Christians typically fast on Ash Wednesday, though some simply abstain from eating meat. Palm Sunday On what is now called “Palm Sunday,” Jesus Christ rode a donkey into Jerusalem while villagers welcomed him and waved palm branches. This is mentioned in each of the Biblical Gospels and occurs a week before His subsequent resurrection. Jesus possibly rode a donkey rather than a horse as a sign of peace, as a war-waging king might ride a horse. The “Passion of the Christ” is typically read during Palm Sun-
day masses. Holy Thursday Holy Thursday is sometimes referred to as “Covenant Thursday,” “Maundy Thursday” or “Thursday of Mysteries.” Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the apostles. According to Catholic News Agency, Holy Thursday might be one of the most important, complex and profound days of celebration in the Catholic Church. Holy Thursday celebrates the institution of the Eucharist as the true body and blood of Jesus Christ and the institution of the sacrament of the priesthood. Good Friday Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Jesus was condemned by his peers as King Herod and Pontius Pilate had found him not guilty of his crimes. But crowds were enraged, and Pilate reluctantly ordered his crucifixion rather than face a mass riot. Holy Saturday Holy Saturday marks the final day of the Triduum, or the three days preceding Easter Sunday. Scripture states that Holy Saturday was when Jesus’ body was placed in the tomb. Easter Sunday A festive and celebratory day for Christians, Easter Sunday is a time for sharing the good news of Jesus’ resurrection. His body is discovered missing from the tomb, and Jesus appears to his followers again showing proof that He is alive. Typically, Easter Sunday is one of the most well-attended Sunday services for Christians. It also is a day to spend with family, and many families share large meals to mark the end of the Lenten season.
But when they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away—for it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a long white robe sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him. –Mark 16:4-6 We are a church committed to spreading the Gospel (the good news of Jesus Christ) as directed through His Word, the Holy Bible. COME and know Jesus as your personal Savior. GROW in His love and grace. GO and share the good news with others! This is our mission as Christians. “Above all love God and love your neighbor as yourself.”
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Salvation Army seeks table sponsors Program For annual May recognition for Seniors By Cassie Herndon Tarpley SHELBY – The Salvation Army of Shelby looks forward to marking National Salvation Army Week in mid-May, highlighted by a celebration banquet to honor supporters and continue to spread the Christian message of hope and compassion. “We’ll soon be inviting donors, volunteers and government leaders to help us celebrate,” Shelby Corps administrator Sgt. Les Ashby said. “Right now, we’re looking for businesses and organizations that will help us sponsor this big event.” A catered dinner meeting with a speaker and entertainment is planned for Thursday, May 18, at the Epworth Building at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. For more than half a century, The Salvation Army has had a continuous missional presence in Shelby. “Our local corps is working hard to sustain and expand services in Cleveland and Rutherford counties,” Ashby said. “We want our
BBQ From Page 1A including BBQ butts, beef brisket, chicken, and ribs. Mayor’s Choice award will be presented and the ‘anything butt’ is expected to be popular again for firemen who can fix anything they choose, including desserts. Firemen say it’s worth a visit to the event to follow the judges around in this contest where the competition is keen among firemen. The excitement really heats up Saturday as judges get a taste of the mouth-watering barbecue from the chefs who have worked hard to produce meats that are No. 1 in the state. The money raised by the Kings Mountain Fire Department during the event supports the Kings Mountain Fire Museum, one of few remaining in the state. KMFD Chief Frank Burns said firemen will begin arriving in Kings Mountain Thursday afternoon and will start setting up their campers and work areas for a big day of cooking Friday. Among those participating will be the Big Show Cooking Team sponsored by John Boy and Billy. The public is welcome on Friday from 5-10 p.m. and Smoky Mountain Boys will operate the concession stand and sell barbecue.
ASHBY community to know as much about us as possible, and we will be sharing that at the banquet.” Shelby businessman Chris Mabry chairs The Salvation Army Advisory Board for this two-county territory. “For over 50 years, volunteers in our area have given their time and talents,” Mabry said, “and along with our excellent staff have made a significant difference in many lives of our friends and neighbors in need. We have so many inspirational stories of how The Salvation Army has and continues to make a positive impact in our communities and we want to share them. “National Salvation Army Week is a great time
Inflatables will be fun for the young folk. The Dukes and Smith Band, a Charlotte-based band, will play a concert of a variety of genres spanning four decades from 7-10 p.m. Saturday events finish up with the awarding of trophies and cash prizes from 3-4 p.m on Saturday. Sixty certified judges from the Kansas City BBQ Society, which sanctions the state championship event, will be on hand Saturday to sample and judge the barbecue and area people will appreciate the tangy smell of what’s cooking all weekend. Last year’s champion, Midnight Burn, which took home the $4,000 grand prize, will return to defend their title. The winner of this year’s e vent, proclaimed by the North Carolina Governor to be the North Carolina Firehouse Barbecue State Championship, receives invitation to the American Royal BBQ contest and will also be eligible for the Jack Daniels Invitational contest. This year’s event is part of the Old North State Barbecue Series. Sponsors are Royal Oaks Charcoal, Kings Mountain Fire Department, Kings Mountain Tourism and Development and City of Kings Mountain Main Street-Special Events Department.
MABRY to give thanks and grow awareness of the needs and opportunities to serve all year long,” he said. “For all of you who have participated in The Salvation Army efforts in any way, we thank you! To those who are interested in learning more about how to help and make a difference in the future, we welcome your support.” Ashby said the Army office will be sending out, through the public media, more information about emergency services, the two family thrift stores and the local church congregation. The office recently relocated back to the church property at 305-307 N. Lafayette St., and operates thrift stores in Shelby, next to Planet Fitness, and in Forest City, beside the DMV license office. Call 704-482-0375 for more information. On the Web: http:// www.salvationarmyusa.org On Facebook: The Salvation Army of Shelby NC
Frieda Pauley, Tar Heel Legislature delegate, will be at the Patrick Senior Center on Thursday, April 20 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. to talk with senior residents 55 and older about the legislative process and issues being considered by the North Carolina General Assembly. Those attending have the opportunity to share with Pauley their concerns on issues they would like to communicate with state legislators.
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT - Mayor Scott Neisler, left, presents a resolution of support of the first Electrical Line Worker Academy planned in the Continuing Education Department of Cleveland Community College to Ken Mooney. The city donated a 2005 Bucket Truck and has helped in the organization of the new premier training program for electric linemen. Photo by JAN HARRIS
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The Small Business Center at Cleveland Community College will present a free seminar Thursday, April 13 on how to apply for grant funding after numerous requests from citizens. The seminar will be held from 6-9 p.m. and you can register at padgetts@clevelandcc. edu. o r call Steve Padgett at 704-669-4146. The seminar will each a clear understanding of effective action before starting a grant proposal, become familiar with grant proposal components, learn how to utilize specific research strategies to fund best funder matches, and understand post grant proposal follow-up action items. Students will participate in the development of a mock grant proposal.
Cleveland Community College will launch its first Electrical Line Worker Academy, a premier training program in June, and Ken Mooney, Vice President of Continuing Education, was presented a 2005 Aerial Bucket Truck rotated out of the city’s Electric Department fleet as its newest piece of donated equipment last Tuesday. Mooney was presented a resolution of support from Mayor Scott Neisler and city council and took possession of the bucket truck. He said after discussion with city staff last summer it became evident of a growing demand for electrical line worker talent in Kings Mountain and Cleveland County. The Academy will provide trained and credentialed en-
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youth servers “Building Champions Today for Tomorrow” was the theme and sports awards were presented in football, basketball and cheerleading. Marquis Fewell was the first inductee in the Trailblazer Hall of Fame and Kaylan Camp was honored as Elite Junior Coach of the Year. Eugene George was honored as Elite Volunteer of the Year, Andrew Brown was honored with the Trailblazer Appreciation Award and Trailblazer Student Scholar-
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From Page 1A that about four of five abusers are the victim’s parents and perpetrator in 78.1% of substantiated cases of child maltreatment. Nearly 700,000 children are abused in the United States annually. Club President Ann Bennett pointed out neglect as the most common form of maltreatment.
Omar Porter, guest speaker, told youth that academics in the classroom should come first, listen to your parents and teachers, do your homework and you can do whatever you want to do but map out your future and have a plan. Mary Accor was mistress of ceremonies and Donnie Thurman gave the opening prayer and blessing for the chicken dinner with accessories served by Chef Jaron Webber, assisted by KM Elite
try-level line workers to help meet the needs in electrical utility services. The class size is limited to 12 students and registration will be held June 26-August 29 from Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and on Fridays from 8 a.m.-12 noon. Starting pay for a lineman ranges from $17-$21 an hour with potential to earn $75,000 after five years. There are over 1,000 open jobs in North Carolina. Mooney thanked the mayor, city manager, the Energy Department staff headed by Assistant City Manager Nick Hendricks, and Human Resources involved with assisting with the development of the Electrical Line Worker Academy.
ship award went to Tobius Braswell. David and Marie Brinkley were honored with the Trailblazer Distinguished award and Student Volunteer recognition awards went to Destiny Glenn and Zeldon Roberts. The Blazettes Most Spirit award in cheerleading in the various age groups went to Kamauri Brown, Jyna Littlejohn, and Vanyah Roberts. Photographs of all the winners will be in next Wednesday’s edition of The Herald.
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HOLY WEEK From Page 1A for the children at Dixon Schoolhouse, the church fellowship hall, and on Sunday morning Sunrise service will be held at 7 a.m. led by Pastor Randy Patterson and followed by breakfast in the church fellowship hall. Youth and Adult Choirs, under the direction of Heather Stevenson, will present an Easter cantata at the 11 a.m. worship service. Sunday School will not be held on Easter Sunday. Peoples Church, 1010 Groves Street, will hold Easter Sunrise service at 6:45 a.m. and morning worship at 8: 30 a.m. Easter Sunday worship service will be held at 10 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church and will feature music led by the Chancel Choir and Orchestra.
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Former KM, Wingate star LaRonda McClain to be inducted into KM Sports Hall of Fame (Fourth in a six-part series on this year’s Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The induction dinner and ceremony will be held Saturday, May 6 at 6 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church. Tickets are $15 each and are available at Kings Mountain High School, from members of the Hall of Fame selection committee and at the door). To say LaRonda McClain was a good athlete would be an understatement. During her softball and volleyball career at Kings Mountain High School and her softball days at Wingate University, McClain was a phenomenal athlete and set some standards that may not be equaled by many others. During an eight-year stretch in high school and college, McClain made at least one all-star team each season and still holds numerous records at both schools. She was a four-year All-Conference and AllState softball player at KMHS and never hit below .400. She set a school record for highest batting average in her senior year of 2006, hitting .477 for a team that won its second straight state 3A championship. At Wingate, she was also a star from the beginning, leading the team in hitting with a .401 average and 23 stolen bases her freshman year. She followed that with a .344 average and 53 hits as a sophomore, a team-leading 65 hits as a junior when she hit .374, and 63 hits and a .377 average her senior season. As a volleyball player at KMHS, she was a threetime All-Conference player and was the Conference Player of the Year her senior season. She also played basketball her senior year and was the KMHS Female Athlete of the Year. For her amazing contributions in numerous sports, McClain will be inducted into the Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame at its 30th annual banquet and induction ceremony May 6 at Central United Methodist Church. While her accomplishments were many, she said she was always more concerned with the teams’ success. At KMHS, the Lady Mountaineers won four straight conference championships during her career
LARONDA MCCLAIN which was capped off with back-to-back state titles in 2005 and 2006. At Wingate, she made All-South Atlantic Region as a freshman and All-Conference all four years. “I never played for accolades,” she said. “But it’s great to be honored by your hometown. I couldn’t be happier.” Of course, winning state championships is something one never forgets but McClain said she was just as happy with the team’s game-by-game accomplishments during those two seasons when they went 60-2 overall. “We scored 329 runs and gave up only two,” she remembered of that run during her senior year. “That’s the things that really stood out for me.” McClain was not only a great hitter – she was the leadoff hitter and getting on base for others to get RBIs – but also an exceptional center fielder. In fact, her senior year she did not commit an error. “We had an amazing pitcher (Morgan Childers) who struck out a lot of people,” she noted. “But when they did put the ball in play we had a great defense that was always there to make plays. I think scoring all of those runs and holding everyone else to two is what stood out.” She shrugs off her personal records and accolades at Wingate, as well. “I think my fondest memory was that we made the NCAA Division 2 tournament,” she noted. “That was a great experience. Playing the elite teams in the NCAA was one of the biggest highlights of my career.” Although the Lady Mountaineers didn’t win a state volleyball championship during her era – although they did go deep in the playoffs every year – McClain said those were
great memories too. “The thing I remember most is all the competitive teams we played,” she said “My most vivid memory is my junior year when we played Fred T. Foard in the third round of the playoffs. It was the final match and they had us down 14-9. They just had to get one more point to win. “We rallied from seven points down to come back to win by two. Their players were kind of gloating, thinking they had it won, but they just couldn’t get the point they needed after we started our run. We felt like they showed no respect for our team. “We made the Western Regional round of four but was eliminated there,” she added. “I’m pretty sure Fred T. Foard was predicted to win the state that year. “The big thing for us during those years was that we had such great comradery,” she said. “We were in the same conference with Fred T. Foard during that time and we would play each other tough every year. It was always sweet to beat them. Our senior year they left our conference and we went to a split 2A/3A conference.” Now, McClain is passing on some of the expert coaching she received from Coach Suzanne Grayson to her Junior Olympic volleyball team at the YMCA. McClain still lives in Kings Mountain and teaches eighth grade math at Holbrook Middle School in Lowell. “It is just amazing being able to coach people,” said McClain, who has a goal to someday coach on the university level. “If I can be half the coach Suzanne Grayson was, I would be so grateful.” McClain is the daughter of Licia McClain and granddaughter of Ida McClain, both of Kings Mountain. McClain said she is “truly honored” to be going into the Hall of Fame. “It never was something that crossed my mind,” she said. “It really hasn’t sunk in yet. But I’m happy because I loved the game so much. “I am extremely grateful for Suzanne Grayson,” she added. “A lot of things, we would not have accomplished if not for her. She instilled in us the values that it took to be a good team.”
LaRonda McClain was the leading hitter as a freshman at Wingate University. She made all-star teams in all eight years of playing softball on the high school and collegiate level.
MCCLAIN’S MARKS Kings Mountain High
Wingate University
2003 - .415 BA (led team), 22 stolen bases, All-Conference. 2004 - .473 BA (led team), 20 stolen bases, 42 runs led team, All-Conference. 2005 - .415 BA (led team), 34 runs (led team), 31 stolen bases (led team), All-Conference. 2006 - .477 BA (all-time school record), 34 runs, 51 hits (led team), stolen bases 22 (led team), no errors, All-Conference, All-State.
2007 – First team All-South Region, All-South Atlantic Conference, .401 BA (led team), 23 multi-hit games, 23 stolen bases, 42 runs (led team). 2008 – 53 hits, .344 BA, 28 runs, 13 SB, All-Conference. 2009 – First team All-Conference and All-Region, 65 hits (led team), 27 stolen bases, .374 BA, 21-game hitting streak. 2010 – Started all 50 games (led team), .377 BA, 39 runs, 10 SB.
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Tremayne Booker of Forestview, defensive linemen Devin Harrell of Hunter Huss and Aaron Jolly of Shelby, linebacker Tyshun Odom of Crest, and offensive lineman Noah Sanders of Burns. Lloyd will be assisted by Larry Brow of AC Reynolds, Greg Hill of Ash-
brook, DeVore Holman of Davie County, Lonnie Jones of High Point Central and Jimmy Upchurch of West Stokes. Lloyd is just the second KMHS coach to serve as head coach of the West allstar team. Shu Carlton led the team in 1957. Previous KMHS players
chosen for the game were George Harris 1956, John McGinnis 1957, Fred Dixon 1964, Hubert McGinnis 1965, Mark George 1973, Kevin Mack 1980, Edwin Sherer 1986, Brent Bagwell 1988, Julius Curry and Frank Hopper 1999, Cedric Thompson in 2011 and Dre Bell in 2016.
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Kings Mountain High football standouts Darian McClain and Cooper Short have been selected to participate in the East-West AllStar football game July 19 at Grimsley High School in Greensboro. The West all-star team was announced last week by the North Carolina High School Coaches Association. Kings Mountain’s Greg Lloyd will serve as the West head coach. McClain was chosen as an outside linebacker and Short as an offensive lineman/long snapper. The all-star game is played at the end of the annual North Carolina High School Coaches Clinic. Several other area players were chosen for the West squad, including offensive linemen Darrius Archie of Shelby and
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KMTD Club golf tourney slated May 12 The 10th annual Kings Mountain Touchdown Club Golf Tournament will be played Fri., May 12 at Kings Mountain Country Club. The majority of the proceeds will go to the KMTD Club’s building fund. The club has completed the first two phases of its massive building program at KMHS – the new field house and concession stand – but still owes $27,000 on the concession stand. The golf tournament format is four-person captain’s choice and is limited to the first 30 teams that apply. Golfers are urged to apply early because the field usually fills up fast. Application forms are available at Warlick and Hamrick Insurance on West Mountain Street. The cost is $70 per player and includes one mulligan per player, one red tee per player and one string per team (hole #15). Several prizes will be given for closest to the pin on par 3 holes (four total), and longest drive for men, women and seniors on #2. The tournament will be flighted at the end of play with first place prizes in each flight. A highlight of the tournament will be a post-tournament raffle which will include prizes such as golf equipment, tickets to major sporting events such as Panthers and Hornets games, etc., and other great prizes. The grand prize will be
a football signed by Coach Dabo Swinney of the national champion Clemson Tigers. Tickets for the football only will be $10 each. All raffle tickets are available from Warlick and Hamrick, Dellinger’s Jewelry, Parker Amaco, Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Department, Scism Body Shop and Touchdown Club members David Brinkley, Greg Dixon, Mark Dixon, Jeff Dixon, Larry Hamrick Jr. and Mike Harris. You do not have to be present to win the football or any other raffle prize. Through the years the Touchdown Club golf tournament has been one of the most popular and most successful tournaments in the region. Last year’s tournament set a record with over $37,000 raised and a net of $32,000 that went toward the construction of the new concession stand at KMHS. Sponsorships are available to area businesses and individuals and can also be purchased at Warlick and Hamrick or by sending checks to Kings Mountain Touchdown Club, PO Box 2017, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. The cost of sponsorships are $50 for bronze, $100 silver, $250 gold, $500 platinum and $1,000 diamond. The names of sponsors will be permanently displayed on a board in the KMHS weight room.
Kickers beat rivals, Crest here Thursday Kings Mountain High’s soccer team kept its perfect season intact last week with SMAC victories over Burns and Shelby. The Lady Mountaineers went into last night’s game at Draughn with an 11-0 conference and 13-0 overall record. They host Crest in their final pre-Easter contest Thursday night at Gamble Stadium. The KM ladies turned back arch rival Shelby 5-1 on a cold Friday night at Gamble Stadium. Maggie Lloyd led the attack with a hat trick and one assist. Cassidy Calhoun added one goal and one assist, Sarah Drennan scored one goal and Summer Campbell had two assists.
The Lady Mountaineers won their 12th straight game last Tuesday night at Burns, 10-1. Drennan had her biggest scoring night of the season with five goals. She also dished out two assists. Lloyd contributed two goals and two assists, and Calhoun had one goal and two assists. Carly Johnson and Mackenzie Ramsey had one goal apiece. Olivia Martin, Georgia Moss, Bella Sherrin and Nicola Bridges had one assist each. Kings Mountain also won the JV game, 1-0. Annie Khounmeuang scored the goal and Courtney Towery recorded the shutout in goal.
Kings Mountain’s Palmer Davis slides safely into second base in last week’s win over Shelby at Lancaster Field. (Photos by Gary Smart)
Mountaineers impressive in wins over county rivals Kings Mountain High’s baseball team posted a pair of impressive wins over county rivals Burns and Shelby last week to improve their record to 7-4 in the SMAC heading into the stretch run of the regular season. John Bell’s two-run home run in the top of the first inning got the Mountaineers rolling toward a 12-1, five-inning victory Tuesday night at Burns. And, good pitching by Madisyn Bolin and Daniel Bagwell plus some timely hitting lifted the Mountaineers over Shelby 4-2 Friday night at Lancaster Field. Kings Mountain has two more important SMAC games this week. The Mountaineers were at Draughn last night and will host their other county rival, Crest, Thursday at 7 p.m. They will compete in the annual Shelby Easter Tournament next week. At Burns Tuesday, the Mountaineers followed Bell’s blow with a nine-run second inning that chased Burns starter Alex Pendleton and turned the game into a rout. The win avenged an early season 1-0, nine-inning loss to the Bulldogs in a game at Kings Mountain’s Lancaster Field. Steven Russell’s threerun double in the second inning followed run-scoring hits by Madisyn Bolin, Palmer Davis, John Bell and David Bell and ran the score to 11-0. Burns tallied its only run in the bottom of the inning, but KM responded in the top of the fourth on a RBI single by Bryson Bailey.
Bailey pitched the first three innings for the Mountaineers, allowing a run-scoring single to Dalton Putnam. He struck out four batters. Alec Seaward retired the Bulldogs in order in the final two innings, fanning three. Bolin worked the first 5 2/3 innings against Shelby Friday, allowing just three hits and striking out nine. Bagwell came on with two outs and nobody on in the sixth and gave up only a bunt single in the seventh. Shelby grabbed a 1-0 lead in the first inning as Josh Smith reached on an error, stole second and scored on a single by Will Stites. KM answered in the bottom of the first on consecutive singles with one away. Palmer Davis and John Harmon Melton both singled and stole second, and John Bell sliced a single to right field for a 2-1 Mountaineer lead. Shelby was able to tie the game at 2-all in the top of the fifth when Bolin walked Mike Wright with the bases loaded; but KM answered in the bottom of the inning with two runs. Bolin got things going with a single to left and later took second on an errant pickoff attempt. Melton’s bunt single brought Bolin home from third, and courtesy runner Andrew Baber tallied an insurance run on another John Bell single to right. The Mountaineers finished with 12 hits, including two each by Davis, Melton, John Bell, Russell and Bolin. Bailey and David Bell had one hit each.
Kings Mountain shortstop David Bell guns down a Shelby runner in Friday’s SMAC win at Lancaster Field.
Kings Mountain’s Bryson Bailey rips a base hit in Friday’s win over the Shelby Lions.
KM Sports This Week Wednesday, April 12 2 p.m. – High school golf, Burns and Crest at Kings Mountain. 4 p.m. – High school track, Cleveland County meet at Kings Mountain. 6 pm – High school softball, Crest at Kings Mountain.
season match). 5 p.m. – High school soccer, Crest at Kings Mountain (JV/V).
Thursday, April 13 4 p.m. – High school baseball, Crest at Kings Mountain (JV/V) 4 p.m. – High school tennis, Crest at Kings Mountain (final regular
Tuesday, April 18 TBA – High school softball, Kings Mountain in Cherryville Easter Tournament (continues Wed., April 19).
Monday, April 17 TBD – Kings Mountain High baseball in Shelby Easter Tournament.
Kings Mountain senior righthander Madisyn Bolin gave up just three hits and struck out nine in Friday’s win over Shelby at Lancaster Field.
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Patriots sweep Tri-County track and field championship Kings Mountain Middle School swept the TriCounty Conference track meet last week at John Gamble Stadium. The Lady Patriots edged Crest 90-86 and the KM boys blistered the other 10 teams with a 33-point win over second place RS Central. The Patriots tallied 111 points. RS had 76, followed by Shelby 64, Crest 58, East Lincoln 44, East Rutherford 30, Burns 23, West Lincoln 22, Chase 20, Lincolnton 16 and North Lincoln 1. In the girls race, West Lincoln finished third with 51 points, followed by East Lincoln 49, East Rutherford 44, Burns 40, North Lincoln
33, RS 27, Lincolnton 19, Shelby 18 and Chase 6. Kings Mountain had two triple winners. Portee led the girls with a first place in the discus (84’7”), triple jump (30’3”) and long jump (14’3”). The girls also won the 800 meter relay in 2:00.93. Leading the KM boys was Phillips with a first place in the triple jump (38’1”), the high jump (5’2”) and the long jump (18’7”). Lipscomb won the shot with a throw of 43 feet even. Stacey won the 1600 meter run (5:17.38) and the 800 meter relay team won in 1:46.18.
Patriots defeat Lincolnton 20-1 Kings Mountain Middle School’s baseball team defeated Lincolnton 20-1 in a five-inning contest last Tuesday. The Patriots grabbed a 4-0 lead in the top of the first inning and built an 18-0 lead before Lincolnton finally scored in the bottom of the fourth. Trey Crawford and Jaxson Bolin hit home runs and Bolin added a triple and single. Crawford also had a
double. Boone Cartee, Devin Pressley and Peyton Fisher had two hits each and Clint Turner, Chris Ruffalo, AJ Wylie, Brayden Garris and Jamie Wilson had one apiece. Cartee, Crawford, Pressley, Bolin and Turner handled the mound duties giving up one run on two hits, one error, three walks and five strikeouts.
Kings Mountain’s Brittney Reynolds slides safely into second with a stolen base as the catcher’s throw gets past the Shelby shortstop. Below, KM leftfielder Josie Nail robs a Shelby player of a home run.
Softball beats Burns, Shelby; Crest ladies here Wednesday Kings Mountain High’s girls softball team won a pair of important games over county rivals last week. The Lady Mountaineers defeated Burns 13-7 in a SMAC game last Tuesday night in Lawndale, and followed that with a 6-1 win over Shelby’s Lions Friday night at KM’s Lancaster Field #3. Ashton Withers led the Lady Mountaineers at Burns. She went 4-for-4 including two doubles and a triple. Kassidy Hamrick also had a big night, going 3-for-4 with two doubles. Summer Deaton pitched six strong innings to get the
win. Friday at home, the Lady Lions grabbed a 1-0 lead in the top of the first but that’s all they would manage against KM ace Catie Payne. Payne finished with a two-hitter and 10 strikeouts. Withers again led the Lady Mountaineers at the plate with 2-for-3, including a triple. Kameron Marr went 2-for-3 with a double, and Jozie Nail hit a long home run over the left field fence. Kings Mountain was playing at Draughn last night and will host Crest in their final pre-Easter game Wednesday at 6 p.m.
KM Women’s Track hosts KMMS beats Pink Ladies Invitational Lincolnton
Kings Mountain High track members are pictured in action during last week’s Pink Ladies Invitational at John Gamble Stadium. Photos by Gary Smart
Kings Mountain Middle School’s girls soccer team defeated Lincolnton 2-1 Tuesday afternoon. the Lady Patriots edged Lincolnton 2-1. Emma Goff scored both goals off assists from Rachel Johnson.
KMMS netters lose Kings Mountain Middle’s tennis team dropped its first loss of the season last week to Shelby. KM winners were Kody Starnes and Conner Goodson in singles, and Starnes and Ben Bridges in doubles.
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Kings Mountain Middle traveled to Burns Thursday to take on the Eagles for the second time in tennis, but lost 6-3. Kody Starnes defeated his opponent 8-0. Tucker Leatherman who won his match 8-1. Starnes and Leatherman won their doubles match 8-1.
Volleyball camp set at KM High Kings Mountain High School will offer a volleyball camp for rising fifth through ninth grade girls Wed., June 14 through Fri., June 16 from 9 a.m.-12 noon at the school gymnasium. The cost is $65. The camp will focus on the fundamentals of volleyball and strategies to improve one’s overall game. Each camper will receive one-on-one instruction in order to develop skills of the game.
Each session will culminate in six on six play. Girls will have a positive experience, regardless of skill level. Camp director will be KMHS volleyball coach Heather Paysour. She will be assisted by other members of the coaching staff as well as current high school players. To register or for more information, contact Coach Pasour at hlpasour@clevelandcountyschools.org.
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Legion players meet April 23 A meeting of players intending to play American Legion baseball, and their parents, will be held Sunday, April 23 at Kings Mountain High’s Lancaster Field. The junior team players will meet at 4 p.m., and the seniors at 5 p.m. For more information, see Mark Champion or Bruce Capps.
Mountaineers lead SMAC golf by stroke, claim county title
It was an exciting night in the double matches with Starnes and Leatherman going into a tie breaker and ending it with a victory along with Connor and Olivia defeating their match 8-1. The Patriots will travel to Shelby April 11 at 4 pm.
The Mountaineer tennis team has struggled over the last couple of weeks as they were beaten by East Rutherford 6 – 3 and Shelby 9 – 0. The Mountaineers did beat Burns on Tuesday of last week by the score of 7 – 2. Presently, the Mountaineer squad is 3 – 5 overall and 1 – 3 in conference play.
Against Burns, singles winners were Landon Ervin, Jerry Fite, Michael Sparks, Richard Fernandez and Noah Dettloff. Winning in doubles were Ervin and Fite and Sparks and Dettloff. The Mountaineers will participate in the SMAC tournament on April 25-26 and hosting at Crest.
The Mountaineers are looking to get back on track this week. They traveled to Draughn yesterday and will host RS Central Wednesday and Crest Thursday. Singles winners against East Rutherford were Landon Ervin and Richard Fernandez, and in doubles Michael Sparks and Noah Dettloff.
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KM softball beats Burns Kings Mountain High’s softball team defeated Burns 5-1 Monday night at Lancaster Field. Summer Deaton scored two runs and went 1-for-2 at the plate. Catie Payne pitched a five-hitter with six strikeouts. Burns’ only run was unearned. The Mountaineers host Crest in their final pre-Easter game tonight at 6 o’clock.
KM Middle blanks East Lincoln 14-0 Kings Mountain Middle’s baseball team defeated East Lincoln 14-0 in five innings Monday to run its record to 6-1 in the Tri-County East and 10-1 overall. Clint Turner handled the mound duties, pitching five innings and giving up just three hits while striking out seven. Jaxson Bolin led the plate attack with 2-for-2 and four runs scored. Trey Crawford and Chris Ruffalo went 3-for-3
each with Crawford scoring three runs. Brayden Garris had two hits and Turner, Boone Cartee and Devin Pressley added one each. Kings Mountain scored four runs in the first inning and stretched the lead to 7-0 after two innings and 12-0 after three. The Patriots added their final two in the fourth. The Patriots play North Lincoln in a makeup game on Tuesday, May 2.
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The Kings Mountain Patriots swept RS Central 8-1 in their final home match Monday. Single matches were won by Kody Starnes 8-3, Tucker Leatherman 8-3, Ben Bridges 8-6, Connor Goodson 8-2, Anthony Husky 8-6, and Olivia Moss 8-3.
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SMAC would be crowned county champion. Led by Alex Goff with a two-over-par 74, the Mountaineers edged the Chargers 321-322 Monday. Logan Costner of Crest also shot a 74 to share medalist honors. Other KM scores were Dawson Adams 76, Carson Bailey 85 and Joey Blanton 86. Draughn finished a strong third with a 325 score, followed by RS Central and Shelby at 359 each, Burns 365, Chase 374, East Rutherford 406 and East Burke 407.
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Kings Mountain High holds a one-stroke lead over county rival Crest after the opening round of the SMAC golf tournament Monday at Deerbrook in Shelby. The final 18 holes will be played April 24 at Quaker Meadows in Morganton, hosted by East Burke. By finishing first in the opening round Monday, the Mountaineers also claimed the annual Cleveland County championship. That tournament was rained out last week and the four county coaches agreed that the team with the best score in the first round of the
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■ POLICE ARRESTS APRIL 3: Kristy Ann Huffman, 107 Curry Road, 50B violation, no bond. APRIL 3: Shannette Renito Strickland, 47, 319 Brice St., DWI, injury personal property, running stop sign, $5,000 unsecured bond. APRIL 4: Stephan Russell Jamerson, 72, 123 Galilee Church Road, driving while license revoked, $1000 secured
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LEGALS NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 17 SP 65 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF CLYDE P. BEAM, III, AND SASHA C. YOUNG, Mortgagors, to JOHN V. SCHWEPPE, Trustee; WESLEY L. DEATON, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1731, PAGE 0475 BANK OF THE OZARKS, an Arkansas Banking Corporation, as successor by merger to FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA, Mortgagee. Dated April 10, 2008, recorded in Book 1549, at Page 2261, Securing the original amount of $95,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Clyde P. Beam, III, and Sasha C. Young, 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 14th day of March, 2017, 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 13th day of April, 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: Located in the Eastern section of the City of Shelby, North Carolina, being Lot No. 16 of Block “E” of the Ruth E. Beam property known as Forest Hill Development, plat of which is recorded in Book of Plats No. 3, Page 16, in the Register of Deeds Office of Cleveland County, North Carolina and being more fully described as follows: BEGINNING on an iron stake on the North edge of Peach Street, Southeast corner of Lot 17, now DePriest’s corner, and runs thence North 46
West 280 feet to an iron stake; thence South 61 West 76 feet to an iron stake; thence South 27 ½ West 38 feet to an iron stake, Northwest corner of Lot No. 15; thence with the North line of Lot No. 15, South 46 East 295 feet to an iron stake on the South edge of Peach Street, thence with the South edge of Peach Street, North 46 East 100 feet to the place of BEGINNING. The above-described property is conveyed subject to those Restrictions appearing of record in Book 5-A, Page 291 of the Cleveland County Registry. Title Reference: See Deed Recorded Book 1528 Page 625 Cleveland County Registry. THIS PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 406 Peach Street, Shelby, NC 28150 This sale is made subject to all 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. 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. This the 14th day of March, 2017. By: /s/ Wesley L. Deaton, Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 2459 Denver, NC 28037 (704) 489-2491 KMH3787 (4/05 & 12/2017)
The Kings Mountain Herald | www.kmherald.com tion, criminal summons. APRIL 7: Kenneth Craig Adkins, 36, 202 Ganley St., No. 1, possession drug paraphernalia, $1,000 secured bond. APRIL 8: James Ray Welch, 49, Dallas, assault on f female, possession of marijuana, $1,000 secured bond. APRIL 8: Melissa Shantie McCoy, 38, 522 Baker St., violation school attendance law, criminal summons. APRIL 8: Mary Elizabeth Brealand, 600 W. King St., violation school attendance law, criminal summons. APRIL 9: John Wesley Tindall, 37, 143 Mountainside Drive, possession of Cocaine, felony, possession drug paraphernalia, $10,000 secured bond. CITATIONS APRIL 4: Eugene Francis Buckley IV, 27, Charlotte, no vehicle liability insurance, failure to apply for a new certificate of title, no tag registration. APRIL 5: Tamika Lashae Mack, 42, 940 Grace St., littering on Grace Street. A 16-year-old female student was cited for assault another student at the high school. APRIL 5: Marcus Danyell Garvin, 35, Bessemer City, expired tag. APRIL 6: Alton Tyrone Caldwell Jr., 25, Gastonia, speeding. APRIL 6: Christy Denton Howard, 48, Bessemer City, shoplifting. APRIL 6: Ashley Erin Carr, 23, Dallas, revoked driver’s license. APRIL 7: Linda Dobbins Zittel, 61, Shelby, expired tag, no current vehicle inspection. APRIL 7: Evonne Pruitt Stevens, 44, 1401 Ike Brooks Dr., expired tag, no current vehicle inspection. APRIL 7: Kimberly Michelle Thornburg, 31, 202 S. Juniper St., revoked driver’s license. APRIL 8: Tammy Elaine Bell, 51, Lowell, unsafe movement. APRIL 8: Jonathan Manuel Ibarra, 20, Shelby, speeding. APRIL 8: Miranda Michelle Ewart, 19, speeding, expired tag. APRIL 8: Jonathan Michael Self, 22, Shelby, no operator’s license. APRIL 8: Darryl Keshawn Bell, 24, Salisbury, speeding without due caution. APRIL 8: Cherie Elizabeth Padgett, 35, Gastonia, expired tag. APRIL 8: Archie Devan Stanberry, 19, Stanley, revoked license. APRIL 8: James Ray Welch, 49, Dallas, possession of controlled substance, MDPV, Schedule I. APRIL 8: Pamela Ann Weaver, 55, Gastonia, no liability insurance.
APRIL 9: Mary Heather Melton, 41, 403 Walnut St., possession of drug paraphernalia. APRIL 9: Reginald Edward Turner, 39, 400 W. Parker St., possession of drug paraphernalia. APRIL 9: Ricardo Banuelos Hernandez, 31, Shelby, running red light, revoked driver’s license. INCIDENTS APRIL 3: A resident of Gastonia reported financial card fraud. APRIL 3: A resident of Bethlehem Road reported someone used a financial transaction card belonging to someone else. APRIL 4: A resident of Meadowbrook Drive reported a break-in and theft of a power tool set valued at $375 and a framing nail gun valued at $300. APRIL 5: A resident of Cambridge Oak Apartments reported theft of currency. APRIL 8: A resident of East Gold Street reported theft of a 32-inch TV. APRIL 9: Circle K, 225 Cleveland Ave., reported that a customer passed a $20 counterfeit bill WRECKS MARCH 25: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that a 1999 Jeep operated by Tiffany Ramsey, 506 Long Branch Road, struck a 2008 Merz operated by Rodney Strong, 118 Butternut Drive. The accident happened in the parking lot at 1113 Shelby Road. Property damage was slight. MARCH 30: Officer Marquis Shon Macopson charged Sahira Nicole Patterson, 136 Dixon School Road, with driving after consuming alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident with property damage and failure to maintain lane control after she lost control of her 1999 Ford on N. Sims Street, hit a utility pole, crossing over Mitchell Street and crashed through a fence owned by STI Warehouse, 502 Mitchell Street, and stopping on the inside embankment of the property. Property damages were estimated at $2,200, including damage to the fence and post and utility pole. MARCH 30: Officer Buddy Black said that Nicholas Keith Marlowe, 801 Phifer Road, operating a 2011 GMC, and Virginia Hainesworth, 510 S. Cherokee St., operating a 2009 Kia, were stopped at the intersection of Cherokee and Gold Streets at the stop light which was red. The Kia rolled backward and bumped the GMC doing slight damage to both vehicles. MARCH 30: Officer Kyle Bell said that Brenda Seawright, 108 Dover Ave., was operating a 2003 Toyota on Waco Road and lost control of
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Page 5B the vehicle and overturned in the edge of the wood line She was not hurt. Property damage to the vehicle was estimated at $4,000. MARCH 31: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Eric Little of Gastonia, operating a 2010 Chevrolet, was backing from a parking space at Wal-Mart on Shelby Road and hit a 2010 Toyota operated by Phillip: Ray McDaniel, 224 Phifer Circle. Property damage was estimated at $2500. APRIL 1: Officer F. L. Wittington said that a 16-yearold female, operating a 2000 Nissan, was pulling out of the Dollar General on King Street and hit a 2002 Kia operated by Linda Carver of Shelby. Property damage was estimated at $2,000. APRIL 2: Officer J. L. Dee said that a 2007 Chevrolet operated by Robert Sparrow, 116 Trotter Lane, struck a 2003 Mercury operated by Ricky Wilson, 242 Sparrow Springs Road. The accident happened at US 74 and Kings Mountain Boulevard. Slight damage was reported. APRIL 4: Officer Kyle Bell said that the driver’s door of a 2008 Dodge operated by Brandy Nichols, Lincolnton, opened as Tommy Harrelson, Gastonia, operating a 1998 Chevrolet, was also driving from the parking lot at 515 Marie Street. Property damage was minor. APRIL 4: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that a 2008 Ford operated by Joseph Scruggs of Shelby was s bumped by a 2010 Chrysler operated by Antonio Rayo of Waynesville. The accident happened on the US 74 Bypass. Slight damage was reported. APRIL 6: Officer F. L. Wittington said John Richard Deal, 420 Tate Terrace, operating a 2003 Honda, pulled from a stop sign and didn’t see the 2002 Jeep operated by Caleb Herndon, 104 Timms Street. Both vehicles hit in the intersection of Sims and Gold Streets. Property damage was estimated at $3500. APRIL 6: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Billy Wayne Roberts, 522 Cleveland Ave., was parking his 2010 Honda at Walmart and hit a parked 2010 Chevrolet owned by Timothy Carroll, 609 W. Mountain Street. Property damage was minor. APRIL 7: Officer M. D. Butler said that Tajay Rhodes, 425 N. Tracy St., operating a 2002 Dodge, said his vehicle rolled at the stoplight on US 74 at Gaston Street and hit a 2006 VW operated by Christopher Shane Pruitt, Blacksburg, SC. Both drivers were stopped at the stoplight. Two passengers in the Pruitt vehicle were transported to the local hospital by EMS for observation. Property
damage was slight. APRIL 7: Officer Marquis Shon Macopson said that Kelly Allen Canipe, 109 Lawson Place, was driving his 2014 Nissan into the parking lot of Love’s Fish Box on Shelby Road and hit a parked 2011 Hyundai owned by Frances Tolley of Blacksburg, SC. Property damage was estimated at $2,000. APRIL 7: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that a 2007 Honda operated by Candance Boothby of Clover, SC failed to reduce speed and struck a 2001 Pontiac operated by Richard Davison, 811 Mary’s Grove Church Road. The accident happened on US 74 Business near Deal Street when Davison slowed to make a right turn. Property damage was estimated at $2,000. APRIL 7: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that both Nicholas Pandelena, Atkinson, NH, operating a 2011 Ford, and James Richard Horne, Bessemer City, operating a 2011 Dodge, were traveling in the Eastbound lanes of US 74 Bypass near the I-85 interchange. Pandelena said that traffic suddenly slowed due to a small group of dogs crossing into the travel lanes and the Ford was struck by the Dodge. Property damage was estimated at $6,000. APRIL 8: Officer Chi Ming Lai cited Tammy Elaine Bell, 1003 Cansler St., with improper backing after the 2007 Honda she was operating hit a parked 2005 Ford owned by Callie Whitmire, 200 Spruce St, Apt. 4D. The accident happened at the gas pump at 320 Waco Road. Property damage was minor. APRIL 8: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Adam Tyler Rogers, 905 Rhodes Ave., may have had a medical issue at the wheel of the 2010 Toyota he was driving. Rogers was driving from Kings Food Store, left the parking lot and crossed both lanes of Walker Street and struck a chain link fence and post in the yard of 308 Walker Street. Property damage was estimated at $2,000. APRIL 9: Officer G. L. McKinney cited Ricardo Hernandez, Dallas, with stop light violation after the 2003 Nissan he was driving hit a 1999 Mazda operated by Jessica Lee Chafin, 1713 Kings Row Dr. Apt. 204. The accident happened on El Bethel Road east of Shelby Road. Property damage was estimated at $6500. APRIL 9: Officer Kyle Bell said Alathea Burris, 520 Harmon Court, operating a 2006 Infinity, was attempting to back from a parking place at 104 E. King Street and struck a parked 2000 Hyundai owned by Pearl Sellers, 312 Hill Street. Property damage was slight.
Shelby couple charged with child abuse Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office was called to Carolinas Medical Center March 24 to investigate what doctors believed to be a case of child abuse. After speaking with doctors a search warrant was issued for 2008 Rehobeth Church Road, Shelby NC On March 24, 2017, Investigators arrested Steven Glenn Dean, 34, the father of a six- month- old who was allegedly abused and charged him with Felony Child Abuse. He was given a $150,000.00 bond. After continued investigation, the mother of the child, Morgan Lyndsay Conn, 34, was also
charged with Felony Child abuse and placed under a $150,000.00 bond. The child has been at Levine hospital since March 24 in critical condition. Other children of the home have been placed in DSS custody. Sheriff Norman states “Cases involving children are always difficult. Babies are at the mercy of their parents to take care of them and keep them safe. Unfortunately this did not happen in this case. I would ask everyone to keep this baby in their thoughts and prayers as she continues to battle for her life.”
Program for Seniors Frieda Pauley, Tar Heel Legislature delegate, will be at the Patrick Senior Center on Thursday, April 20 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. to talk with senior residents 55 and older about the legislative process and issues being considered
by the North Carolina General Assembly. Those attending have the opportunity to share with Pauley their concerns on issues they would like to communicate with state legislators.
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Four arrests, nine sought in Week 4 drug round-up
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Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office annual drug roundup operation, “Spring Clean, 3.0” continues with the following people arrested during Week 4: Terry Eugene Conner, 103 Horn Drive, Kings Mountain, possession with intent to sell/deliver Methamphetamine; sell Methamphetamine; possess Methamphetamine. $10,000 secured bond. Robin Waynette Sanders, 104 E. King St., Kings Mountain, currently in N. C. Department of Corrections, possession with intent to sell deliver Methamphetamine sell Methamphetamine. Angela Whetstine Gettys, 5011 Harmon Road, Shelby, possession of Cocaine, $2500 secured bond. The following people have outstanding warrants but were not located this week. Shane McKinley Johnson, 519 Crow Road, Shelby, possession with intent to sell/deliver Methamphetamine, sell/deliver Methamphetamine, three counts, and possession of a firearm by convicted Felon. Michael Ray Barrett, 10 Bolt Drive, Shelby, possession of Methamphetamine
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Steven William Walton, 135 Hurricane Drive, Shelby, possession with intent to sell/ deliver Hydrocodone, sell/deliver Hydrocodone, possession with intent to sell/deliver Oxycodone, sell/deWALTON JAMES liver Oxycodone. Shawn Lee James, 4012 Camp Court, Shelby, possession with intent to sell/ deliver Methamphetamine, sell/deliver Methamphetamine, possession with intent BLANKENSHIP RIPPY to sell/deliver marijuana/ to other crimes in particular James William Blanbreaking and entering and kenship, 117 Oconee larcenies where users have Drive, Grover, possession with intent to sell/deliver to steal to fund their habit. Methamphetamine, sell/ He added, “The violence deliver Methamphetamine, associated with drug dealpossession of Methamphet- ing is also a huge concern of mine, and those dealers amine. Richard Eugene Rippy, who possess guns during 146 Park Grace Road, drug transaction will be a Kings Mountain, posses- very high priority.” sion with intent to sell/ The Sheriff’s Office deliver Methamphetamine, takes complaints of drug sell/deliver Methamphetsells very seriously, Noramine. Sheriff Allan Norman man said. He requests that said “The Sheriff’s Office anyone with information will continue to make drug on drug dealers in their investigations a high prior- neighborhood contact the ity. Statistics have shown Vice/Narcotics Division at for years that drug use leads 704-484-4987.
ARUBA From Page 4A help even more than he already was if I would allow it. I assured him we could work together not knowing that in just about a week, I would receive my denial for residency. My wife had already gotten her letter. We could have reapplied, but saw no sense in simply resubmitting the same paperwork that had already been turned down. And the Lord showed us that He was still in control and working out His plan. On my last Sunday, the church called Sylvester to be pastor. He and Marlene know the culture and the people, while I would have been on a learning curve. Needless to say, we are excited for GNBC and the Ce-
EASTER From Page 4A horrible school shooting just this week at San Bernardino to a multiple number of murdered Christians reportedly bombed by Islamic State in Egypt. There is horror in Syria and growing tensions between Russia, Iran, North Korea and the United States. Fifty million plus Americans struggle every day in poverty. The hospitals and nursing homes are filled with people battling for their health and a little more life. The world is filled with worry. We worry about tomorrow. We worry how will we exist and we worry about our families and loved ones. We fret over a lot of stuff and often it is stuff we can’t change or never fix. We carry too much baggage with us and often we cannot remember what is in the baggage. One of the richest people in the United States is in the storage unit business. Everywhere I travel today I see more and more storage
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 lestines. In John 14, Jesus said, “Let not your hearts be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me.” In Philippians 1:6, Paul reminded the church at Philippi that, “He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” We simply asked the Lord where He wanted us to go next. In just a matter of days, that nudge of Holy Spirit came in a conversation with friends and from another friend on Facebook. “Hudson, Florida.” We had never been in the town, just to the Word of Life Conference Center on the outskirts. But we called a real estate agent and made an appointment to look at properties on Monday, March 6, after flying back into Orlando on Saturday evening, March 4. We looked at 3 and weren’t
too impressed, but the 4th one was perfect. It’s in a 55+ double-wide park; they clean the pool and mow the grass, and we enjoy life. If you are ever in our neck of the woods, we have a guest room at 7918 Sesame Street. Just ask for Big Bird and Abby Cadabby. LOL! We are excited! Left another piece of our hearts in Aruba, but look forward to return visits. And we know that God isn’t finished with us yet. How about you? Selah! Think about it! (Rev. James Lochridge is a former pastor of Second Baptist Church in Kings Mountain and former pastor of Good News Baptist Church in Aruba. He and his wife are now living in Hudson, Florida.)
units popping up because we prize our junk so much. We store it up and someone else will often have to throw it away when we die. Easter is about hope. Easter is about peace. Easter is about a new life and a second chance. Easter is about bringing focus and meaning to this life and this world. The Bible in John chapter 20 reports that Mary Magdalene saw Jesus on the first day of the week after his resurrection outside the entrance to the garden tomb. She ran to the disciples reporting, “I have seen the Lord!” Later that evening Jesus appeared to his disciples and said to them, “Peace be with you.” He then showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. For the second time Jesus said, “Peace be with you.” Later the disciples would report to one of the doubting disciples by the name of Thomas, “We have seen the Lord!” Thomas didn’t believe it but later would see Jesus with
his own eyes and touched the nail prints in his hands exclaiming, “My Lord and my God!” The early followers of Jesus were filled with such peace and internal strength that their lives would never be the same again. They were so convicted internally about Jesus they would literally suffer and in many cases die for their faith. America and really our world truly need a song to sing, a bell to ring and a hero to follow. Great people stand and fall and we all come and go. The message of Easter and a living Jesus continues to give hope, peace and strength to people around the world. This year not much has changed as once again, we need it really bad. 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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What to Do with Cremated Ashes? Dear Savvy Senior, When my father passed away a few months ago we had him cremated, but are now wondering what to do with his ashes. My sister and I would like to do something celebratory for his life, but aren’t sure what to do. Any suggestions? No Instructions Left Dear No, If your dad didn’t leave any final instructions on what to do with his cremated remains (ashes), you have a wide array of choices. They can be kept, buried or scattered in a variety of ways and in many locations. Here are some different options to help you decide. Keep Close By For many people, keeping the ashes of their deceased love one close by provides a feeling of comfort. If you fit into this category, you could keep his ashes in an urn on the mantel or in a cabinet, or you could also scatter some of them into your lawn or garden, shake them into a backyard pond or dig a hole and bury them. Another
possible option is eco-friendly urns (like UrnaBios.com or EterniTrees. com) that contain a seed that grows into a tree or plant after being buried. Cemetery Options If you want your dad’s final resting place to be at a cemetery, you have several choices depending on how much you’re willing to spend. With most cemeteries, you can either bury his ashes in a plot, or place them in cremation monument, a mausoleum, or a cemetery building called a columbarium. Scatter Them If you want to scatter his ashes, to help you chose an appropriate location, think about what your dad would have liked. For example, did he have a favorite fishing spot, camping area, golf course, beach or park that held a special meaning? These are all possibilities, but be aware to that if you choose to scatter his ashes in a public location or on private land, you’ll need get permission from the management, local government or the land owner.
National parks, for example, require you to have a permit before you scatter ashes. If you wish to dispose of them at sea, the Environmental Protection Agency asks you be at least three miles from shore. Beach scatterings are also illegal in some states, including California, but are rarely enforced. And many public areas, like Central Park and Disneyland prohibit scattering ashes too, as do most professional and college sports stadiums. Untraditional Methods If you want to do something truly unique with his ashes, you have many choices here too, but they can get pricy ranging from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. Here are several to consider. Scattering by air: This free-spirited option lets you spread your dad’s ashes into the sky so the particles can be taken by the wind. To do this, you could hire a private plane, helicopter or hot air balloon service, or use a balloon scattering service like EternalAscent. com or Mesoloft.com. Or, you could even send his ashes into outer space
with ElysiumSpace.com. Scattering by sea: If your dad loved the water, there are many businesses that offer ash scattering services at sea, especially close to coastal areas, or you could rent a boat and do it yourself. There are also companies like EternalReefs.com that offer reef memorials so your dad’s ashes can rest on the ocean floor. Ashes to keepsakes: If you want a keepsake of your dad, you can also turn some of his ashes into a wide variety of memorabilia, such as: diamonds (see LifeGem.com or DNA2Diamonds. com); jewelry or other handcrafted glass items (ArtFromAshes.com and Memorials.com); vinyl records (Andvinyly.com); gun ammunition (MyHolySmoke.com); or an hourglass urn (InTheLightUrns.com). Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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Dale Oliver joins team at Alliance Bank & Trust Co. Alliance Bank & Trust Company, a North Carolina community bank with branches in Gastonia, Shelby, and Kings Mountain, announced that Dale Oliver has joined their team as the new Regional President of Business Development. Mr. Oliver is a native of Cleveland County and has more than 38 years of combined experience in banking and retail operations, having spent 20 years with Harris Teeter and 18 years with Fidelity Bank as Senior Vice President for the Western Region. “Dale is a very seasoned and community oriented banker and is well- known in the Cleveland County Market,” says Dan Boyd, Alliance’s current President and CEO. Boyd added “I am extremely excited to have Dale join our company as he will be an excellent addition to our leadership team.”
DALE OLIVER Mr. Oliver has been deeply involved in the Cleveland County community, having served on several local boards, to include; Cleveland County Board of Education and DSS of Cleveland County. He is married to his wife of 28 years, Elizabeth and has a son, Craig, and a daughter, Courtney. He is a member of Eastside Baptist Church.
Five commercial buildings set for major renovations Five commercial buildings are set for major renovations by their owners who bought permits from the City of Kings Mountain in March. Buckeye Equipment Company, 110 Kings Road, plans to add a three-story 10,000 square foot office addition at cost of $1,730,658 with Hoke Enterprises of Grover as contractor. Sub-contractors are Electrical Service Specialist, Caldwell Plumbing, Liberty Fire Protection and Sprinkler System. Permit cost was $3,980. Stewart Realty Investments, 201 S. Battleground Ave., was issued a building master commercial permit for renovation of 3,243 square feet of the old First National Bank building. Faithwood Construction of Matthews, NC is contractor and sub-contractors are D. R. Cline Electric, Full Service Mechanical, and Bruce Baker Plumbing. The permit cost was $597. Ingles Markets Inc., Asheville, NC, was issued a commercial permit to remodel the deli at 2111 Shelby Road, change the dairy cooler, add pharmacy, and add cooler in storage area of store. James R. Vannoy & Sons, Anderson, SC, is contractor and sub-contractors are JMS Electrical, Hussman Mechanical, and Dotson Plumbing. The remodeling cost is $195,000 and city fee $669. Carolina Healthcare System, Charlotte, NC, was issued a commercial permit to remodel the dialysis area at the local hospital to 1,485 square feet with business owner as contractor. Sub-contractors are Preferred Electric and Joey Choat Plumbing. Prairie Pizza, 1106 W. King St., proposed future Domino’s location, bought a permit to demolish the interior of the building, the acoustical ceiling and flooring. Axiom Contractors of Charlotte is contractor. Building master residential permit was issued to Brinkley Properties of Kings Mountain to build a 1,639-square foot single family residence at 107 Juniper Street, cost $150,000 and permit fee $760. Hagans Construction, 923 York Road, is contractor and subcontractors are Electric OMM, C&C Heating and Cooling and Just in Time Plumbing. Eagles Gate LLC, 306 Liberty Court, was issued a building master residential permit to build a new 1,550 square foot single family dwelling at 114 Tommy James Court, cost $174.608, permit fee $846. Hall Builders will be contractor and sub-contractors are KM Electric, C&C Mechanical and Pendleton Plumbing. Bruce King, 405 Wintergreen Court, was issued a building master residential permit to build a new 1,802 square foot single family dwelling at cost of $197,000, city fee $972. Smart Con-
struction of Shelby is contractor and sub-contractors are KM Electric, Settle HVAC, and M&T Plumbing Building master residential permits were also issued to Joanne Morrison, 402 Hill St., for an addition to the front of the house, bedroom and closet, cost $1800, permit fee $75, homeowner contractor; Tommy and Dana Painter, 500 Katherine Ave., to finish the inside of the existing 400 square foot building in the rear of the home for a home office, cost $2,000, city fee $50. Homeowner contractor; and Clarence Pickering Jr., 104 Foster Court, to place a 10x12 square foot accessory building on the property for storage. Cost $1200, city fee $75. Homeowner contractor. Greg Moore, 313 Pinehurst Dr., was issued a building master residential permit to convert his garage to living space with bathroom, cost $22,000, city permit $85. KF Davis Homebuilders, contractor; Martin’s Electric, C&C Mechanical and M&T Plumbing sub-contractors. Shirley Blanton, 207 Fulton St., was issued a building master residential permit to remodel a bathroom, cost $8,000, city fee $75. Roger Bowen is contractor and sub-contractors are MD Bridges Electrical and Logan Plumbing. Building residential permits were issued to Justin Fulbright, 312 Somerset Dr., to take down 36x10 aluminum patio and replace with a new wood built and tin roof that will be 32x10. Cost $1300, city fee $63, homeowner contractor.; Jackie Falls, 411 W. Mountain St., to build new front porch, fix slats on roof, add wall in bathroom and repair wood on a wall on back porch, cost $20,000, city fee $240. Homeowner contractor; Julie Black, 907 First St., building permit to repair bathroom floor, cost $80, city fee $60, homeowner contractor; Judith Lovelace, 905 Church St., building permit to add 12x16 wood utility building in back /side yard area, cost $2,250, city fee $66. Homeowner contractor. Rodney Sellers, 109 Chadwick Drive, was issued building permit to add a 20x18 accessory building, cost $11,000, city fee $100. James Gaultney, 5123 Battleground Road, is contractor. Residential demolition permit was issued to Janet Harris Logan, Henderson, NV, to demolish a home under abatement at 159 Galilee Church Road. T&L Grading of Bessemer City is contractor. Residential fence permits were issued to Robin Berry, 406 Pineview Drive, 207 feet of four feet tall galvanized chain link fence. Kudzu Fencing of Dallas is contractor. City of Kings Mountain was issued a commercial fence
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KMHS Interact Club Wells reunion sponsoring shoe drive April 30 The 31st reunion of the John and Britter Wells family descendants will be held Sunday, April 30, at Dixon Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at 630 Dixon School Road, Kings Mountain, at 1 p.m. in the Grover area. The family meeting will begin with a pot-luck dinner followed by a short business meeting. The group will ride to the old Wells Cemetery, located on the Hughes farm on Stewart Road, to view the tombstones of the original members of the family. Family members are asked to bring documents, wills, pictures, etc. for display. All descendants are urged to attend to share the food, fellowship, memories, laughter, and family genealogy. Current Officers of the Reunion are: Rev. Robert Wells- President, Tom Wells- Vice-President, and Steve Wells-Secretary/ Treasurer. Hilda Moss is the Historian. John and Britter Wells were among the earliest settlers in this area, buying land in the Dixon Community from a land grant issued by the King of England prior to the Revolutionary War. Their cabin was used to treat the wounded from the Battle of Kings Mountain, and currently the oldest residence in Cleveland County, it is depicted on the historical mural on the Plonk Dept. Store wall in downtown Kings Mountain. It’s presently owned by Ms. Elizabeth Stewart on Stewart Road. John was one of the signers of the Tyron Resolve which predates the Declaration of Independence. The old Wells Cemetery, where John& Britter Wells are buried, is on the Betty Hughes farm located on Stewart Road, Kings Mountain. For additional information about the reunion, call Secretary Steve Wells at 704-739-1545 or President Robert Wells at 864489-8680.
permit to put up 200 feet of 4 feet black vinyl coated chainlink fencing at four gates, S. Carpenter St., at the old City Park stadium. Stafford Fence Builders, 167 Crown Court, is contractor. Susan Blackburn, 717 Oakland St., was issued a residential fence permit to put up 174 feet of 4 feet black chain link fence. Quality Fence Solutions of Bessemer City is contractor. A fence permit was issued to Brittany Eaker, 913 Manor Dr., for installation of 300 feet of 4 feet high wood fence. A residential pool permit was issued to Lawrence Ervin, 130 Lucky Strike Drive, for a 16x28x40 inground pool. Innovative Pool Designs, 531 Lake Montonia Road, is contractor. Sub-contractor is KM Electric.
Do you have shoes in your closet you don’t wear? The Kings Mountain High School Interact Club is collecting shoes to be
sent overseas as an International project. Bins are located around the high school on Phifer Road and the drive continues through April 24.
Planet Aid will send the shoes overseas where they are needed. KMHS Internet Club is sponsored by Kings Mountain Rotary Club.
Kings Mountain High School’s Interact Club members donate shoes for the needy. From left, Laura Blaine, Kevin Webb, Abigail Morehouse and Dillon Heaton. The club is sponsored by Kings Mountain Rotary Club.
DISASTER RELIEF PROJECT – Kings Mountain High School Interact Club members have donated and packed health kits for UMCOR disaster relief. From left, Jacelyn Burton, Bryce Vouthivong and Laura Blaine. The club is sponsored by Kings Mountain Rotary Club.
KMHS INTERACT PROJECT – Bryce Vouthivong, left, Carmen Henwood and Briasia White pack health kits, a disaster relief project of the Kings Mountain High School Interact Club. The club is sponsored by Kings Mountain Rotary Club.
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Volunteers needed
Vagnozzi is CAP Outstanding Cadet
$6,000 grant to Museum will improve collections storage Kings Mountain Historical Museum is receiving a Levine Scholars Program grant to improve the storage of three-dimensional objects in the Museum collection. The grant project was spearheaded by former museum intern Jamie Smith, a senior Levine Scholar and Anthropology major at UNC Charlotte. “This grant project is an extension of my experience as an intern at Kings Mountain Historical Museum, where I was able to see that a local history museum with limited resources depends on its volunteers and community base in order to maintain its collection and stay open to the public,’’ said Smith. She worked with KMHM director Adria Focht to identify long-term collections storage goals and needs and develop the grant proposal. The grant will afford KMHM approximately $6,000 worth of archival-grade storage equipment and supplies including an art rack, shelving, textile racks, acid-free boxes and other needed materials. Focht said, “We are excited to collaborate with Jamie Smith on the implementation of her civic engagement project to improve collections storage at KMHM. We hope this project will increase awareness of our collections and what it takes to preserve them long-term, as well as foster connections in the community that will engender further support and volunteerism. Jamie has truly captured the spirit of the Levine Scholars Program with this project, which exemplifies the program’s ideals of service, leadership, and civic engagement. She
JAMIE SMITH, Museum intern in 2016, adds a new accession to the collection, an 1892 Conn cornet believed to have been played by Rufus Lawrence Mauney in the first Kings Mountain High School marching band. is also gaining invaluable real-world hands-on experience in the museum field to enhance her education. Focht added, “The project will help KMHM make significant improvements to our collections storage that would not have been possible otherwise. The Museum is grateful to Jamie and for the contributions of the Levine Scholars Program, as this project will allow us to bring the community together to support our mission to collect, preserve, and interpret the region’s rich cultural resources.” The Museum is seeking volunteers to assist with the collections improvement project April 9-13 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Volunteers may participate one day, a partial day, or multiple days. Lunch and snacks will be provided to volunteers. In-
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terested? Email: kmhmdirector@outlook.com or call 704-739-1019 to sign up on the volunteer schedule. Kings Mountain Historical Museum preserves an ever-growing collection of artifacts representing the material heritage of Kings Mountain and the surrounding region. The collection includes thousands of historical photographs, archives, and three-dimensional objects which speak to the area’s unique cultural identity and contain irreplaceable information relevant for future research and interpretation. The collection enables the museum to engage the public with the community’s history, allowing visitors to gain a better understanding of both Kings Mountain’s past and Kings Mountain’s future.
Shelby Civil Air Patrol has selected Senior Master Sgt. Anthony Vagnozzi as Outstanding Cadet of the Year. He received the award and medal on March 28 and Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter DAR made the presentation. Vagnozzi started in the Civil Air Patrol program in January 2016 and CAP officials said “he is a great example to his Cadets.” He is currently involved in multiple activities which include the Shelby Civil Air Patrol Squadron, 4-H serving as the West District Vice President, Boy Scout and an Eagle Scout with Troop 92. He is a full time high school and college student and he said he hopes other youth will be encouraged and inspired by his example that they too can do great things. The Civil Air Patrol is an auxiliary of the United States Air Force which was founded in December 1941. The Civil Air Patrol teaches youth leadership skills, character development,
Senior Master Sgt. Anthony Vagnozzi is congratulated by his mother after winning the Outstanding Cadet of Shelby Civil Air Patrol. physical training, aerospace education, emergency services and more. CAP is open to all youth ages 12-18 as well as adults. For more information about being a part of this program visit the
Shelby Squadron Facebook page or visit on Tuesday evenings from 6-8:30 p.m. at 830 College Avenue, Shelby, NC or email Lt. Mark Motto at mark7jazz@ hotmail.com
North Elementary Awards Day
TERRIFIC KIDS – North Elementary students were Terrific Kids during the recent school grading period and received awards last week. Photos by MARK BLANTON
MATH AWARDS – Students from North Elementary School received awards for excellence in mathematics last week at Awards Day. IN MUSEUM – From left, rocking chair from the Mountain View Hotel (1876-1948) located where the Joy Performance Center is today. Griffin drug Store’s illuminating car-top sign, 1960s. Crazy quilt made by Addalissia Ann Ormand Goforth of Kings Mountain, 1897.
PAW AWARD – An award for good manners was presented to North Elementary School students last week at Awards Day.
SCIENCE AWARDS – North Elementary School students who made good grades in Science were honored on Awards Day last week.
PE AWARDS -North Elementary students received PE awards at Awards Day last week.
READING AWARDS – North Elementary students scored accelerated points in reading and were honored with awards last week.