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Judge rules for City in Round 1 Superior Court Judge J. Thomas Davis has ruled for the city in the ‘first round’ of a land dispute on Kings Mountain Boulevard that is at the center of a civil lawsuit. If the developer for Orchard Trace files application to proceed and move forward with the development of over 600 multi-family residences in a “Towne Hall” concept community it could mean a $32 million-dollar investment in housing in Kings Mountain.
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Joe Champion of Kings Mountain is agent for the developers of the proposed project. As of this week, Corry said Orchard Trace had not filed application to proceed with the project. Brinkley Properties and Jerry Moore, Carolyn Moore, Don Baber, Gail Baber, Barry Rikard, Jenny Rikard, Stephanie Short, Shane Short, Alice White, Mabel Moore, Mike Whitehead, Elizabeth Whitehead, Leonard Wright, George
Greer and Mary Greer are suing the City of Kings Mountain and Orchard Trace over proposed development of 120 acres of land along Kings Mountain Boulevard and Margrace Road. Meantime, the city has set public hearing for Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. at city hall on a request by Brinkley Properties of Kings Mountain, LLC, to rezone five properties (Parcels 11879, 11895, 9836, and 13648) located between Margrace Road and Kings Mountain Bou-
levard east of Bain Road to the east of Testa Family Hospice House and to the west of Pinehurst Drive. It encompasses 120 acres. The request is to rezone properties from Conditional District R-6 to Residential R-10 and the case number is No. Z-1-1-17. Corry said the plaintiffs in the law suit are seeking to reverse the zoning, changing the zoning back to R-10. At last Tuesday’s city council meeting the city also See JUDGE, Page 7A
A Theatre Career Sellers contract comes home By Robert Inman As “Liberty Mountain: The Revolutionary Drama” takes the stage for the third weekend of performances INMAN in this, our fourth season, the entire theatre company is saying thanks to a true professional who has brought talent, great work ethic, and generosity to our production. Mary Grace Keller of Kings Mountain is a big part of the glue that holds us together. Mary Grace has been with “Liberty Mountain” every year since our premier in October, 2014. She’s played a number of roles over the years, and this year she portrays Elizabeth McQueen, a fierce, strong-willed frontier wife and mother. Elizabeth and her family live in the Overmountain region, beyond the Blue Ridge in what is now Eastern Tennessee. Their lives are a struggle against the wilderness and the Cherokee Indians, who fight back against the encroachment of settlers. Only the hardy survive and succeed. At one point in our story, Elizabeth and another woman are captured by Cherokees. Her
husband Benjamin and son Franklin come to rescue her, and in a savage fight with the warriors, Elizabeth takes up knife and gun herself. Later, she sends Benjamin and Franklin off to fight in the Battle of Kings Mountain. “I’ll put you in the hands of the Lord,” Elizabeth says, “and I’ll be mighty proud.” Mary Grace’s theatre journey began as a student at Kings Mountain High School. After graduation, she honed her talents with acting competitions in Los Angeles and college work at the New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts and Adelphi University. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Performance from Adelphi in New York. From college, she plunged into the highly competitive world of professional theatre – touring with a children’s theatre group in the Midwest and competing for theatre and film roles in New York and California. Like most young theatre hopefuls starting out, it was a struggle for jobs. And like many, she suffered from burnout. Then in 2009, things changed with a phone call from her father, Kings Mountain CPA Darrell Keller, who asked her to help him for a couple of months in his business. “I’m a country girl,” Mary See LIBERTY, Page 7A
‘State of the City’ Breakfast July 12 Local officials will focus on issues concerning Kings Mountain and discuss challenges and successes from their respective areas of local government at an informal “State of the City”
on July 12 at 7:30 a.m. at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center. Breakfast will be served and tickets are $10 for Chamber of Commerce members and $12 for nonmembers. Reply for tickets to 704-487-8521 by July 10. Sponsors are Cleveland Chamber, Southern Company, Summit Place, and Southeastern.
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C i t y Council Tuesday night approved renewal of a five-year contract for City SELLERS Manager Marilyn Sellers. The vote came in open meeting after an evaluation in closed session by six councilmen of Sellers’ performance as city manager. Casting yes votes were councilmen Howard Shipp, Mike Butler, Rodney Gordon, Jay Rhodes, Keith Miller and Curtis Pressley. Sellers is the longest-serving city manager of the City of Kings Mountain. She joined the city in 1988 as administrative assistant to city manager George Wood and in 1990 was sworn in as city clerk by Mayor Kyle Smith. In 2006 she became city manager and was sworn in by Mayor Rick Murphrey. “I did not want to vote on the contract Tuesday since it was not due until Sept. 25 and I voted no,’’ said councilman Tommy Hawkins. ‘‘We all know assistant manager Nick Hendrick’s experience. I felt like Nick is the man to lead Kings Mountain in the future.” In other actions, Council: +heard presentation by Steve Padgett updating council on the certified Entrepreneurial community transition from startup to operational strategies. +approved budget amendment in the amount of $150,000 to cover medical claims and potential accruals that must be made at year end. +approved budget amendment in the amount of $20,000 to cover legal expenditures incurred/anticipated by the Planning Department above amounts originally budgeted/anticipated in regards to the Brinkley Properties of Kings Mountain LLC law suit. See CONTRACT, Page 7A
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A PROUD MOMENT - Retiring Chief of Police Melvin Proctor, City Manager Marilyn Sellers, and Mayor Scott Neisler, right, watch as Mrs. Jerry Tessneer pins the badge of Kings Mountain Police Chief on her husband’s uniform. Mrs. Sellers promoted the Assistant Chief Tessneer during a celebration of retirement for Chief Proctor, the city’s longest serving chief for 15 years and a city policeman for 30 years. The mayor swore in the new Chief at the close of a retirement party for Proctor that brought accolades and almost a standing-room crowd to the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center.
GIFTS TO THE CHIEF -Retiring Chief of Police Melvin Proctor received his service weapon among gifts from city council in a presentation by Mayor Scott Neisler at the recent city council meeting. Front row, from left, Councilman Curtis Pressley, the mayor, Chief Proctor and his wife, Lt. Lisa Proctor. Back row, from left, Mayor pro tem Mike Butler, Councilmen Jay Rhodes, Keith Miller, Howard Shipp, Rodney Gordon and Tommy Hawkins. Photo by JAN HARRIS
Friday was Chief Proctor Day Friday was Chief Melvin Proctor Day in Kings Mountain and hundreds turned out for a retirement party at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life and Conference Center to honor him with speech making and gifts. City Council presented him with a rocking chair, every division at Kings Mountain Police Department presented gifts, handshakes and hugs and his successor, Assistant Chief – new Chief of Police Jerry Tessneer, said that “knowing Chief Proctor is an inspiration.”
Like Proctor, Tessneer was promoted through the ranks and has a record of 25 years’ service. “Some can lead, but it takes all to follow,’’ said Proctor, who called the Kings Mountain Police Department the “absolutely best in the country and my people have done it.’’ Proctor said “It takes a lot of faith and trust and today is a big step and a bigger step for me to see Jerry Tessneer installed as Chief. My last real worry was who would be sitting in the Chief’s chair and take care of my people. You are
that man.” Proctor thanked former Chiefs who preceded him and two of them – Bob Hayes and Houston Corn – were present for the festivities as well as former Mayor Rick Murphrey, with whom he served for a number of years, former city manager Jimmy Maney, who hired Proctor as Chief in 2002, and present city manager Marilyn Sellers. Sellers used the first letter of his name to spell out qualities of the man who is See PROCTOR DAY, Page 7A and more photos page 8A
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■ OBITUARIES David L. Roberts Former resident
KINGS MOUNTAIN James “Jim” Aaron Belt, Sr., age 74, of Kings Mountain, NC entered into eternal rest to receive his heavenly reward on July 01, 2017 at the Testa Family Hospice House. Born May 25, 1943 to the late Joseph Wilbert “Bill” Belt and Christine Rector Belt. Mr. Belt formerly served Kings Mountain as a police officer and community servant who was a senior center advocate as well as a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend who never met a stranger. Mr. Belt was also the former owner and manager of Sam’s Food Mart in Gastonia and was also a Gaston County rural police officer. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Brenda Ramsey Belt of the home; sons, James Aaron Belt Jr. of Ellenboro, Lee Shane Belt and Pam of Bessemer City, Joseph Charles Belt of Shreveport, LA, Travis Watterson and Shannon of Gastonia, David Homesley and Verline of Anderson, SC; daughters, Penny McGrath and Jim of Yorktown, VA, Angel Reed of Bessemer City, Mary Kester Munzell and Adrian of Dallas; and Martha Robinson Keresi and Greg of Charlotte; brothers, William (Bill) Belt and Linda of Dallas, Richard Belt and Diane of Gastonia and Steve Belt and Frances of Kings Mountain; sister, Pamela Belt Boone and Rick of Kings Mountain; 24 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Kings Mountain with Rev. Dale Lawing officiating the service. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Harris Funeral Home in Kings Mountain. Interment will be in Kings Mountain’s Mountain Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County (Testa House), 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals. com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.
Teeper Snow Series continues The Teepa Snow Series will continue at the Patrick Senior Center on Thursday, July 27, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The public is invited. Debbie Vaughan, Life Enrichment Community Outreach Coordinator, will be the facilitator for the informal, open forum discussion of the videos. These videos are designed to help families and professionals better understand how it feels to be living with the challenges and changes that accompany various forms of dementia. Refreshments will be served.
talented craftsman KINGS MOUNTAIN Thomas Franklin Morrow, 89, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 29, 2017 at Carolina Health Care System – Mercy. Born July 8, 1927 to the late Franklin Howard Morrow and Nola Smith Morrow, he was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Stella Marcella Morrow. He was also preceded in death by sister Dessie Loftin and brothers Troy Morrow, Pete Morrow and Carvel Morrow. He retired from PPG Industries after more than 30 years of service. Thomas was a craftsman who enjoyed making things from wood for his family. A wooden train he made is on display in the Kings Mountain Historical Museum. He was a loving father, grandfather, husband and brother, son and friend. Surviving are his children: Karen “Casey” Morrow Hamrick and Doug of Shelby; Keith Morrow and Avis, Terry Morrow Mizelle, Jerry Morrow, and Charles Morrow, all of Kings Mountain; grandchildren: Kim Deveney Crowe and Stefan of Shelby; Tommy Morrow and Liz of Alexandria, VA; Kathryn Morrow Bailey and Jeff of Etowah, NC’ Todd Morrow and Jean of Casar; and Richie Morrow and Courtney, Charles Morrow (C.J.), all of Kings Mountain; sister, Sue Murphy, Kings Mountain; and great-grandchildren: Jacob, Chase, Lexi, Max, Lyla, Caroline, Dakota and Gavin. The Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 5 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church Fellowship Center, Kings Mountain. Dr. Steve Taylor will officiate the service. The family will receive friends from 4-5 p.m. prior to the service in the Bethlehem Fellowship Center. Memorials may be made to Cleveland/Rutherford Kidney Foundation, 1017 N. Washington St., Shelby, NC 28150. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals. com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
Stroupe/ Stroup reunion The annual Stroupe/ Stroup family reunion will be held Sunday, Aug. 6, in Alexis, NC at the Alexis Baptist Church Family Life Center at 12:30 p.m. A “pot luck” lunch will be served followed by a business meeting. A Stroupe/Stroup historical discussion and reading of family history will feature the afternoon session. Everyone welcome to the 88th reunion. Linebergers • Linebergers
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Claudia Vaughn has joined the staff of the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center as Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper. She comes to the Center from the City of Kings Mountain Billing Department where she has worked 2 ½ years. Previously she worked in banking for 15 years. Claudia is married to David Vaughn and they have four children and two grandchildren. “I enjoy working with and spending time with the seniors. They are awesome,’’ says Vaughn
■ POLICE ARRESTS JUNE 26: Phelston Oliver Warren, 24, 412 E. Ridge St., failure to appear, $1,000 secured bond. JUNE 28: Hannah Marie Walker, 306 Compact School Road, two counts simple assault, $2000 secured bond. JUNE 29: Harlee Jade Treadway, 22, Bessemer City, order for arrest, failure to appear, driving while license revoked, $5,000 secured bond. CITATIONS JUNE 26: Paula Jean Clark, 48, 225 J. Robinson Parkway, no vehicle registration, no insurance, no vehicle inspection, revoked driver’s license, expired tag JUNE 27: April Lynn Humphries, 38, Talladaga, Al, no operator’s license, open container in passenger area of vehicle. INCIDENTS JUNE 26: A resident of Gold Creek Trail reported a break-in of a 2016 Kia at Cleveland Ridge Apartments and theft of currency. JUNE 26: A resident of Morris Street reported theft of a debit card. JUNE 26: A resident of Landing Street reported theft of a knife and a Ecoleaf Vapor from a 2008 Dodge Avenger. JUNE 26: A resident of Stony Point Road reported theft of currency from a 2013 Hyundai Sonata on Oriental Avenue. JUNE 27: AT&T, Dallas, TX, reported that someone broke into a fenced area containing cell tower equipment on Canterbury Road and took batteries and the metal cabinet containing cell tower equipment. JUNE 28: A resident of N. Piedmont Ave. reported that his 2001 Chevrolet was broken into and the passenger side glass broken by someone throwing a brick and doing damage. JUNE 28: A resident of Shelby reported that her 2007 Honda was damaged on Marie Street by someone using a sharp object to scratch the left side of the vehicle. JUNE 29: A resident of Cambridge Oaks Circle, re-
ported theft of a red 2003 PT Cruiser. WRECKS JUNE 13: Officer M. D. Butler said a driver fled the scene on Fairview Street after a collision in which he hit a tree in a 1995 Chevrolet owned by Chris Dolce, 331 Oak Grove Road, Trailer 30. Property damage was estimated at $1500. JUNE 19: Officer F. L. Wittington said that a 2015 Ford operated by Hugh Bunn II of Spartanburg, SC backed into a 2010 Dodge owned by Karen Burris, 125 Dixon School Road. The accident happened in the parking lot of the BP Station on York Road. Property damage was slight. JUNE 24: Officer D. K. Davis said that Edward Eugene Ruff Jr. of Charlotte, operating a 2016 Dodge, struck a 2017 BMW operated by Inderjeet Singh, Gastonia, on US 74 Business. Property damage was estimated at $4200. June 27: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that a tire blew out on a 1999 Volvo operated by Robin Rodgers, Phenix City, AL on I-85 near mile marker 7. The driver lost control of the vehicle owned by TWS Trucking of Phenix City, ran off the left side of the roadway and struck several sections of guard railing and hit an embankment. Property damage included $50,000 to the vehicle and $50,000 to the guard railing. JUNE 28: Officer Stephen Skinner said that a hit and run driver struck a 2009 Chevrolet operated by Pamela Harvley of Cherryville at the stoplight at the intersection of US 74 Business and Cleveland Avenue doing $1,000 damage to the Harvley vehicle. JUNE 28: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Richard Charles Gesell, Lawrenceville, Ga., operating a FTL 2018 and Antonio Wright of Gastonia, operating a FRHT 2017, were involved in a wreck on I-85. Property damages were minor. riverhillmonuments.com
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JACKSONVILLE, ALABAMA - A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Maxine Baity Barber, 76, Jacksonville, was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2017, at the K.L. Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Center Chapel with Pastor Keith Frix officiating. Burial followed at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family received friends for one hour before the service at the funeral home. Mrs. Barber went home to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Formerly of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, she was a permanent resident of Jacksonville. She retired from Tapecraft in Oxford in 2006, and was a member of Rock of Ages Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. She was a true model of what a Christian should exemplify. Mac Mac loved spending time with her family, listening to music, shopping with her granddaughters and taking care of her great-grandchildren. She especially loved to sing gospel hymns and karaoke. Mac Mac was one of a kind. She could light up the room with her gorgeous smile and beautiful soul. She was loved by everyone, and she truly let her light shine amongst others. She taught many people in her life the most important life lesson - to collect memories, not things. Mac Mac is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Barber; a son, Rodney Barber; father, James Baity; mother, Mary Ruth Baity; and a brother, Bob Baity. She is survived by her son, Randy Barber of Jacksonville; two granddaughters, Brandi (Josh) Parker of Birmingham and Brooke (Evan) Wildman of Glencoe; great-grandchildren, Lilly Wildman, Bradley Parker, John Samuel Parker, Ethan Parker and Liam Wildman; a sister, Kay (Tommy) Hawkins; brothers, Kenneth (Lynn) Baity and Mike Baity; and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and -nephews. Pallbearers were Harold Ray Stafford, Chris Morris, Josh Parker, Evan Wildman, Tommy Wildman and Randy Barber. A special thank you to Jo Dunn and Amedisys Hospice of Rainbow City, especially Elizabeth, Luke, Tiffany, Megan, Valerie, Janet, David, Regina and Jaime for all your sincere compassion and care. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.klbrownfuneralhome.com. K. L. Brown Funeral Home and Crematory, 322 Nisbet St., NW, Jacksonville, AL 36265, was in charge of arrangements.
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WAYNE, PA - David Lawrence Roberts, 75, died Thursday, June 29, 2017 at his home in Wayne, PA. David was the son of the late Eugene and Louise Hambright Roberts of Kings Mountain, NC. and predeceased by brothers: Glenn Roberts and Kenneth Roberts. Survivors: Wife, Elizabeth (Lib) Medlin Roberts; daughter, Paige Roberts (and fiancé Chris Arader), Conshohocken, PA; Sisters: Diane Houston, husband Sam of Raleigh, NC; and, Linda Tallon, husband Eddie of Spartanburg, SC. Before moving to Wayne PA David and Lib lived in Gastonia for many years and were members of First ARP Church in Gastonia NC. He graduated from Kings Mountain High School in 1960; and East Carolina University. He
was a loving father and husband as well as an owner and businessman in Gastonia NC in residential and commercial heating and air-conditioning for over 30 years. In retirement, he loved to play golf with the Cleveland County Senior Men’s Golf Association. Memorials may be made to the Penn Wissahickon Hospice and the Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA. Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center is a world leader in cancer research, patient care, and education. Memorial Services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Penn Wissahickon Hospice https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-patients-and-visitors/ find-a-program-or-service/ home-care-and-hospice/locations/penn-wissahickon-hospice/opportunities-for-giving
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Portrayal of White House First Ladies Is evening of fun, history in Grover Jessica Michna, widely known for her riveting portrayals of First Ladies and other historic women as well as her fictitious characters, entertained at Presidential Service Center in Grover last week as guest of Stormy and Martin Mongiello last week. The Racine, Wisconsin woman was dressed as Abigail Adams on June 23, as Dolly Madison on June 25, as Mary Todd Lincoln on June 26 and as Edith Galt Wilson on June 29. Michna said her portrayal of Edith Galt Wilson was a favorite and she was dressed in a gown and hat that would have been reminiscent of President Wilson’s wife. Michna has entertained groups throughout America including those from as far away as New Zealand, Japan and Brazil and before audiences ranging from young children to senior citizens. After several years in the healthcare field, she decided to return to her two great loves, history and the theater. The result was the birth of her business, “First Impressions.” After almost two years of research, script writing, costume construction and endless rehearsals, Mary Todd Lincoln was ready for her public. Audiences loved Mary but wanted more. In 2005 Eleanor Roosevelt made her debut. In the fall of 2008 Abigail Adams joined the troupe. In the summer of 2009 she introduced her first fictitious character, Sari (Ma) Semple, the Appalachian Storyteller. Dolly Madison was added in 2012, as well as several commissioned characters. Helen Keller, Cordelia Harvey and other notables. Thursday night Edith Galt Wilson made her debut and everyone loved her. Her husband, Michael, who accompanied her and helps with stage management and scheduling, said she loves playing the part. She memorizes everything, no notes, and for about an hour she is Edith Galt Wilson. Woodrow Wilson was President of the United States from March 4, 1913 until March 3, 1921. Virginia-born Wilson, his wife, Ellen, and their daughters, Margaret, Jessie and Nell moved into the White House. Before President Wilson’s
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Former White House Chef Martin C. J. Mongiello of Grover presents Jessica Mishna, playing the role of former First Lady Edith Galt Wilson, an impressive plaque, a distinguished service medal and citation for superior performance. Mishna was guest in the home of Stormy and Martin Mongiello last week. presidency ended, two of the daughters married, Ellen died, Wilson remarried, the United States became involved in World War I, and the President suffered a debilitating stroke. Wilson’s first wife died of Bright’s disease and in the spring of 1915 he met and fell in love with Edith Bolling Galt, a Washington widow who had been born in Wytheville, Va. Their December wedding was held at her Washington home. Mrs. Michna began her presentation of Mrs. Wilson with reading a letter from a woman who had lost her young son in the war. “I spend most of my time reading letters of condolences,’’ she said. The letter writer wrote, “I heard of President Wilson’s death and I was glad. I hope he suffered long and hard so he can’t do any more harm to boys like my Harold. No one can bring my Harold back but I guess Mr. Wilson and my boy gave their lives for our country.” The letter was signed by Mrs. Harold Daw, Sr. of Cedar Rock, Iowa. Michna, as Mrs. Wilson, told of her abject poverty in a family of 11 children. She spoke French, read poetry and was taught to set a proper table. At age 18 Papa took her to the train station with a suitcase filled with all her worldly goods and $2. She went to Washington, DC to her sister’s home and applied for anything and everything, finally walking into a jewelry
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store and got a job. Later, she became the wife of the owner of the jewelry store, more than twice her age. She lost a tiny baby and at the age of 37 lost her husband. She was invited to the White House to play bridge, met the President, they dated and In September 1915 she said “yes” to his marriage proposal. She was introduced as the country’s new First Lady on Jan. 1, 1916. Edith is perhaps best remembered because she served as a spokesperson for the President after his severe stroke in 1918. Edith, along with most Americans, saw her household observe meatless days, heatless days, and gasless Sundays during World War I. She did volunteer work and had sheep pastured on the White House lawn to keep the grass cropped, thus saving manpower. The wool from the celebrity sheep was sold and the large proceeds went to the Red Cross. The President urged every boy and girl to plant a home garden and feel like they were in fact fighting in France by joining the home garden army. Mrs. Wilson did her part for the war effort, abiding by the rations. The President never fully recovered from the stroke. Mrs. Wilson protected him, saying, “Woodrow was first of all my husband and second the President of the United States.” Ten Mongolia’s presented historian/actress Jessica Mishna with an impressive plaque. Those attending her presentations want to hear more.
EAGLE SCOUT – Mayor Scott Neisler, left, presents Eagle Scout Levi Johnson with a city resolution recognizing high achievement as a Boy Scout. A 2017 graduate of Kings Mountain High School, he is the son of Travis and Carol Johnson. PHOTOS BY JAN HARRIS
HONORED – Sgt. Doug Shockley, right, was recognized by city council and Mayor Scott Neisler with a resolution of congratulations following his completion of Advanced Law Enforcement and his state certification in May. Shockley has been on the KMPD force 17 years. The mayor is at left.
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Quote of the week Lighten up, just enjoy life, smile more, laugh more, and don’t get so worked up about things.
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Never mind, Reverend Jones no longer has a TV set for sale thing the worse it gets. I have tried to stress Some years ago throughout my newswhen Lois and Howpaper career that birth, ard Blanton lived in marriage and death Durham Lois sent me a are the three most copy of a couple adverimportant events in a tisements that appeared person’s life and we in some publication. Lib Stewart should get them right Managing Editor Lois is deceased now in the newspaper. The but I kept a copy of late Senator J. Ollie them to share with you Harris taught me a lot about today. writing obituaries and getting I know we’ve been redthem right. faced a few times at The HerMistakes are inevitable in ald. The worst that I remember the publishing business. One was a bulletin about an all little word misprinted can night singing that was to be change everything and the held at one of the churchmore you try to change some-
es. The paper came out and instead of all night singing it became all night sinning. The Associated Press and every major newspaper around picked it up and they had a field day. “Just look what’s happening in Kings Mountain” one of the headlines said. You have my word. The following advertisements did not appear in our paper. We only publish once a week and these ran for 5 days as the writers tried to straighten out the error. MONDAY - The Rev. A. J. Jones has one color TV set for sale. Telephone 626-1313
after 6 p.m. and ask for Mrs. Donnelly who lives with him, cheap. TUESDAY – We regret any embarrassment caused to Rev. A. J. Jones by a typographical error in yesterday’s paper. The Rev. A. J. Jones has a color television for sale, cheap. Telephone 626-1313 and ask for Mrs. Donnelly who lives with him after 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY - The Rev. A. J. Jones has informed us that he has received several annoying telephone calls because of an incorrect ad in yesterday’s paper. The ad should have read:
Pieces of Kings Mountain History I’ve been writing for the Herald a little over a year now. In that time, I have come LORETTA to admire COZART Bonnie Mauney Summers because she took the time to record a great deal about Kings Mountain’s early days. As a child, I remember seeing Mrs. Summers. I had no idea who she was, but I admired her professional appearance. She always dressed well. It wasn’t until recently that I realized what a wonderful job she did recording many aspects of early Kings Mountain life. Bonnie Elouise Mauney was born on January 26, 1897, the daughter of Andrew Mauney and Candice Virginia Miller. Through Herald articles I learned she went to college in Charlotte there she met Frank Summers, who worked at the Charlotte Observer during that time. They were married on September 28th, 1925. Bonnie Mauney Summers went on to become our town’s first historian, writing books on the Three Mauney Families, the Col. Frederick Hambright Family, Kings Mountain from 1780 – 1920, and the Centennial of Kings Mountain from 1874 - 1974. When I was young, I didn’t appreciate the breadth of Mrs. Summers’ understanding of the families who lived here and their roles in the formation of our community. Since I began writing, I realize that without her exhaustive
Bonnie E. Mauney Summers research, I would have very little to help me understand the lives of so many people nearly 150 years ago. Many of the people she wrote about were relatives. But, just as many were not. She described the shops in Kings Mountain in her Centennial book, describing their location on the street and the people who ran them. She wrote about everyone, from her father to a host of characters who lived in town. For example, I had no idea that the Mountain View Hotel had a large dining room and that many folks traveling by train would pause to have dinner there. Apparently, it was quite the stop. And the two sisters who ran it must have been very good cooks and excellent business people. Bonnie also served as the Principal of Kings Mountain Graded School in 1920. Imagine that! A woman Principal in Kings Mountain … the same year women got the right to vote! That is amazing to me. I feel sure that a woman Principal was unheard of in
Bonnie E. Mauney Summers in 1974 nearby communities of that time. Prior to taking on that job, Bonnie was the first Historian for the Colonel Frederick Hambright DAR Chapter and served as Recording Secretary several times throughout her membership. She was also an active member at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. When I started school, I sat behind Bonnie Hinnant in Mrs. Ruth Beam’s first grade class. Bonnie and I got along well; she was bright and funny. All these years later, I can imagine what Bonnie Mauney Summers was like through my relationship with her granddaughter. So, as I continue to write, I must take a moment and thank Bonnie Mauney Summers for be-
ing the prolific writer she was and taking the time to share her thoughts about our town and those who lived here in the early days. She was a brilliant person who had a keen understanding of people. It takes a special person to observe and record what they see. But, it takes a very special person to do it as well as she. Loretta Cozart grewup in Kings Mountain and is a member of the Col. Frederick Hambright DAR Chapter. lhcozart@cccom.com 704-241-2218. “History is all around you, if you only take a moment to look for it.”
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The Rev. A. J. Jones has a color television for sale, cheap. Telephone 626-1313 after 7 p.m. and ask for Mrs. Donnelly who lives with him. THURSDAY -Please take notice that I, the Rev. A. J. Jones, don’t have a color TV for sale. I smashed it. Don’t call 6261313 anymore. I have not been carrying on with Mrs. Donnelly. She was, until yesterday, my housekeeper. FRIDAY - Wanted a housekeeper. Usual housekeeping duties. Good pay. Love in. Rev. A.J. Jones, Phone 626-1313.
Don’t let the riptide of angry politics Pull you under 3. Resist What is the bigmean-spiritedgest challenge that ness. It is so easy we, as individuals, to let provocative face in this time of statements that angry, petty, and ooze with anger deceptive politics jar us off balance that has infected our and tempt us to public life and seems respond in a simto be pulling each of DG MARTIN ilar fashion. Such us under, sucking out responses are alof us every ounce of most always ineffective and our humanity? drag us down to the level It is as if we are in an angry and turbulent ocean. of the person who made the original statement. The riptide is carrying us 4. Think critically, check away from shore, and even facts, and frame your as we fight with all our strength, it is still pulling us conversation about issues based on your own thinkunder. ing, rather than on what So it is with the riptide people on your side have of politics of anger and asserted. In The New Yorker disrespect. We fight and in 1983, Ken Auletta wrote flail with all our strength, that the most important and lose our battle in the thing he had learned was ocean of politics by our to “have an independent own anger and mean-spirmind--to think for oneself, itedness. to analyze by oneself, not So what can we do to to follow fashions, not to save ourselves and not give up our strong political think like everyone else, not to seek honor or decobeliefs and principles? rations, not to become part I have no magic anof the establishment.” swers. I’m still caught in 5. Build relationships that riptide. But I think with people who have there are things we can do distinctly different politto calm our personal waical views. Find ways to ters without giving up our work with them in areas in commitment to participate which you both can agree in the political system and to be helpful to others. try to strengthen our country and improve the lives of Habitat for Humanity, prison ministries, and food its citizens. services seem to be able Here are a few things I to gather volunteers from am going to try to do: all political persuasions to 1. Cut back or cut out work together. In a recent cable news and opinion column in The Herald-Sun, channels. Instead, watch the informative and enrich- retired minister Joe Harvard asked, “When someone ing program. 2. Be kind to those who does something to you that hurts or something hapoppose you, even when they show no kindness and pens that shakes you reek of anger. See POLITICS, Page 7A Kings Mountain Herald’s publisher and its advertisers are not responsible or liable for misprints, typographical errors, misinformation herein contained. We reserve the right to edit, reject or accept any articles, advertisements, or infor,, INC INC mation to be printed in this publication. We “Creating Business For People” will provide ad proofs for pre-paid ads or ads that are placed by established clients. No proofs may leave our premises without payment and permission and are copyright by Community First Media. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher. No individual or business is permitted to place or attach any flyer, poster or any type of advertisement of any kind to our boxes or on our racks. CANCELLATION OR CORRECTION DEADLINE: The cancellation deadline is the same as the order deadline because much of our cost is involved in the production of the ad itself. If you have to cancel an ad after deadline, it may be necessary to charge for the time and materials we’ve already spent on preparing the ad. Display & Classified Deadline is Friday at 12 Noon. APPROVAL: All content is accepted subject to approval by the publisher. ERRORS: We want your ad to be accurate and correct, and normally there will be no errors. However, should there be an error and it is our fault, we will give you a correction letter and return (or give credit) for the actual space occupied by the incorrect item. Of course you should notify us of the error, before the ad runs a second time.
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■ MEDITATION
Digital Bookmobile event canceled
Wish I Knew By REV. DOUG ALLEN Pastor Penley’s Chapel Philippians 4: 13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Sometimes I wish I knew, don’t you? I mean when I leave the house in the morning I wish I knew who was going to call me with what crisis so I could plan with what bit of brilliant wisdom I was going to respond with. On chemo day, I wish I knew just how hard it was going to hit me and for how many days the
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sickness was going to be severe so I could know how much activity to schedule for the week. I wish I knew. I am glad I don’t know, aren’t you? Not knowing means I don’t have to live in dread of what is coming around the corner. Not knowing means I truly have to depend on my Lord and trust in His wisdom which, by the way, is always superior to mine. I may not know what I can do on the days following chemotherapy but I do know that my God can do all things. Not knowing for the Christian is a requirement. The Bible teaches us that
our walk is a faith walk. If we knew everything that the future holds there would be no room for faith in God. Faith is believing God even when we cannot see the proof that man wants to hold in his hand. Evans says that faith is believing that something is so even when it is not so in order that it may be so. It is a little wordy but it is true. The Bible says that “The just shall live by faith.” Galatians 3:11 (b) I have read my Lord’s job description. Under duties and responsibilities, it says “anything He wants to do.” That includes empow-
ering me to do anything He commands me to do. What value is there in serving a god in whom you can have no faith? That is why God commands us to respect Him and His name and not call on Him in vain. If we are loose with His name we will be loose with our belief in Him. So, we can take comfort, great comfort, in knowing that our God knows all things. And since He knows all things, we don’t have to. It is enough to know the One who does. Blessed be the name of the Lord.
The Overdrive Bookmobile scheduled at Mauney Memorial Library was stranded in Kentucky with a mechanical problem Thursday. A team of Overdrive representatives came to the library to an-
swer questions and demonstrate the library’s digital resources. The Overdrive team hopes to schedule a visit in September, so stay tuned says Sharon Stack, Library Director.
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Church Service Directory First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143
Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000
First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072
Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714
First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266
Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516
Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011
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Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church 101 Benfield Rd. 704-740-7212
262 N. Main • Waco 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 Arise Church 830 E. King St. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917
Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471
Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477
Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697
Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310
Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015 Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152
David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555
Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697
Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan
Church at Kings Mountain 108 E. Mountain St. (KM Women’s Club Bldg.) 704-739-1323
Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247
Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773
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Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496 Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997 Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206 First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651
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(Ed. Note - The recipes in today’s cooking column come from “Star Spangled Recipes,’’ a cookbook published by the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of North Carolina).
Nancy Abasiekong talks to visitors at the Farmer’s Market. Whether you are new to home canning, grew up canning with your mother or grandmother or are experienced in home canning, it is always a good idea to refresh and learn the latest recommendations for safe home canning. Summer is the time when families enjoy the great freshness and variety from home gardens or from local farmers’ markets and produce stands. NC Cooperative Extension Cleveland County Center will conduct a food preservation workshop at the Extension Center, Kitchen I, on Wednesday, July 12, from 9:30-12:30 p.m. Participants will learn two food preservation methods – preserving low-acid foods using the pressure canner and preserving a variety of fruits and vegetables with home freezing. This workshop, “Basics of Pressure Canning & Freezing” will use demonstrations and give hands-on time for participants to practice new preparation and processing skills. Participants will also receive a food preservation information and recipe book and special tool. Class size will be limited. Registration fee is $10 (payment confirms registration). To register, call the Extension Center at 704482-4365 by July 10. For
HAMBURGER CASSEROLE Laura Shell 1 lb. ground beef, browned 1 med. onion, chopped 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 pkg. frozen Tater Tots Place gr ound beef in casserole dish. Top with remaining ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 h our.
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Canned Vegetable at recent Farmers Market further information, contact Nancy Abasiekong, Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Services, at 704482-4365. Pressure canner dial-gauges should be checked for accuracy each year. Bring your lid only for
a free Dial- Gauge pressure canner check. Call the Extension Center to arrange a time. “Come and enjoy learning new skills for preserving summer’s bounty and eating delicious foods this winter,’’ says Abasiekong.
Accor pushed for Youth Voice When she was inaugurated as NCACC president, former Cleveland County Commiss i o n e r MARY ACCOR M a r y Accor told commissioners that when they reconvened for their next Annual Conference, she wanted to see the next generation of leaders in attendance as part of a youth leadership development initiative. With the support of the NCACC Board of Directors and the presidents who have followed Accor, the NCACC is proud to announce that YouthVoice will return for an eighth year at the 110th Annual Conference, Aug. 10-12 in Durham County. YouthVoice provides county commissioners with the opportunity to connect with the next generation of leaders. The event brings together Youth Delegates from 4-H Youth Development clubs and Boys and Girls Clubs of North Carolina. YouthVoice, which takes place on Friday and Saturday of the NCACC's Annual Conference, offers sessions
that help youth gain a better understanding of what county governments do and the role of commissioners as the governing body for counties, and provides multiple opportunities for youth and county officials to connect. Youth and county officials are formally
together for Saturday morning’s breakfast and Second General Session, however county officials are invited to participate in other educational components of YouthVoice (advance notification to NCACC staff is required; contact Jason King at 919-
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715-0045). County officials will also have the opportunity to meet their county’s Youth Delegate prior to the conference. In order to qualify to attend, Youth Delegates must speak at a Board of County Commissioners meeting prior to YouthVoice and submit a
2 cups cooked squash, mashed 2 cups cracker crumbs 2 eggs 1 cup shredded cheese ½ s tick melted margarine 1 cup milk 1 cup diced onion ¼ tsp. salt Mix all ingredients. Pour into greased, or sprayed, 1 quart casserole dish. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes. FRIED GREEN TOMATOES Ann Moore 3-4 green tomatoes, medium size 1 egg, beaten ¾ cup yellow cornmeal 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper Slice tomatoes ½ inch thick. Dip first in beaten egg, then in cornmeal, salt and pepper mixture. Dry in hot oil until nicely browned on both sides. PINEAPPLE CASSEROLE Martha Corriher 2 cans chunk pineapple, drained 5 Tbsp. flour 1 ½ cups grated Cheddar cheese 2/3 cup sugar ¼ box Ritz crackers 1 stick melted butter Put pineapple in bottom
photo of themselves with their Board of Commissioners. The Association strives to bring a diverse mix of youth representatives age 14-19 from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties to YouthVoice. The NCACC has partnered with 4-H Youth Development, a service of N.C.
of baking dish. Mix sugar and flour together. Sprinkle on pineapple. Place crackers on top of the flour mixtures. Sprinkle on cheese and pour on butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes. LOW CALORIE DESSERT Ann Moore 1 small box sugar free Jell-O 1 container low fat cottage cheese 1 can Mandarin orange segments, drained 1 container low fat Cool Whip 1 small can crushed pineapple Drain crushed pineapple. Combine Jell-O, Cool Whip and cottage cheese; then add fruit and chill. FRESH STRAWBERRY PIE Judy Norfolk 1 cup sugar 4 Tbsp. cornstarch ¼ tsp. salt 1 cup water 1 pt. fresh strawberries 1 tsp. red food coloring Mix first 4 ingredients and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and cool for a few minutes. Add food coloring and strawberries, sliced. Pour into baked pie shell and refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve with Cool Whip on top.
Cooperative Extension, to coordinate and bring Youth Delegates to YouthVoice since its inception. The Association welcomed Boys and Girls Clubs of North Carolina as a partner organization in 2012 to bring additional representatives to YouthVoice.
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JUDGE From Page 1A approved a budget amendment of $20,000 to cover legal expense incurred/anticipated by the city’s planning department above the $10,000 originally budgeted in regards to the Brinkley Properties and others Kings Mountain law suit. City council unanimously approved the zoning from R-10 to conditional use on Dec. 20, 2016 after public hearing in which two people spoke against the zoning and suggested that if the project moved forward that a barrier such as a wall be built to add a buffer for neighbors. The planning board noted at the time that natural buffers and landscape plantings are planned and that Phase I of the project would be 80 acres and include provisions for multi-family market rate apartments and Active Living. The community would also contain an element of neighborhood office harmonious with the community Phase II would be approximately 40 acres with single family detached homes of between 1500 and 2,000 square feet on 6.000 square feet lots contiguous to phase I and in keeping with the Towne Hall concept. Planned public thoroughfares would link the community to Phase I. The lawsuit faults the city with rushing through the process and claims Orchard Trace didn’t do all the work required before getting the city’s approval. Plaintiff Brinkley Properties and others challenge the city’s approval of Orchard Trace’s application to rezone real property located within the city’s extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction to a conditional zoning district. Brinkley Properties filed its complaint in the matter on Feb. 8, 2017 and its amended complaint on Feb. 17, 2017. Plaintiffs filed their motion for preliminary injunction on May 6, 2017 requesting the Court to “enjoin the defendants from
seeking or granting any further approvals for the development known as Orchard Trace and bar any action to proceed with the development of Orchard Trace’’. The Judge ruled that based on’’ findings of fact and conclusions of law, the Plaintiff’s motion for injunctive relief to stop the project was denied on June 16, 2017.’’ In court records Judge Davis said ‘’that the plaintiffs have failed to meet their burden to demonstrate that they would suffer substantial harm should their request for injunctive relief not be granted and that they had failed to meet their burden to demonstrate that injunctive relief is necessary for the protection of their rights during the course of this litigation.’’ Plaintiffs complained that the Dec. 20 2016 amendment to the city’s zoning ordinances is void because the application did not contain information required by the city’s zoning ordinances, including a traffic plan, a feasibility study that the housing market would support the proposed Orchard Trace development and a a verification that the city had available utility capacity. The Judge’s finding of act concluded that “The city’s conditional zoning involves a two-tiered process. The first tier required Orchard Trace to obtain city council approval of its petition to rezone the properties to a conditional district. The second tier will require Orchard Trace to obtain subsequent approvals from the city council prior to completing its proposed development, much like those desired by the plaintiffs. ‘’Orchard Trace’s application contained the information required by the city’s zoning ordinances pertaining to conditional district rezoning. Orchard Trace’s site plan contained the traffic information required at the initial stage of the rezoning process. A feasibility study is not required under the city’s zoning ordinances. ‘Further ‘information as to
traffic, utilities, and infrastructure will be submitted to the city council during the second tier of the rezoning process.’’ Plaintiffs claimed that the Dec. 20, 2016 amendment to the city’s zoning ordinance is void because the Dec. 20, 2016 meeting was not a regular meeting of city councail as the city clerk did not amend the schedule of meetings maintained at the city offices. ‘’The Judge said in finding of facts, “The city council voted in open session at its Oct. 25, 2016 meeting to hold its December meeting on Dec. 20, 2016. This action was taken prior to and unrelated to the Orchard Trace application. This action was filed more than 45 days after the city’s enactment of the Dec. 20, 2016 zoning ordinance.” Plaintiff claimed that the Dec. 20, 2016 amendment to the city’s zoning ordinances is void because the 120 acres of property was not owned by Orchard Trace at the time of the application and approval of the rezoning petition. The Judge stated,” the city’s zoning ordinances provide that the “owner may allow a person holding a valid option to purchase, to act as his agent, or representative for purposes of submitting a proposed site-specific development plan and that Orchard Trace held options to purchase the property at issue in this action and properly submitted the application at issue in this action.” Orchard Trace answered the plaintiff’s amended complaint and request for preliminary injunction on April 26, 2017, denying each allegation, and “prays the court that the Plaintiff’s claims for injunctive relief be denied; that Orchard Trace have and receive a trial by jury on all issues so triable, if any; that Orchard Trace have and receive of the plaintiff’s its cost and attorney fees as allowed by law; and that Orchard Trace have and receive such other further relief as the Court deems just and proper.”
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LIBERTY From Page 1A Grace says, finding that it was good to be home. She also discovered that accounting was in her blood, and that “I’d rather do theatre as a passion instead of work.” She went back to college for a master’s degree in accounting, got her CPA license, and became a partner in Darrell’s business. Mary Grace put theatre on the back burner until the day at a Kings Mountain Rotary Club meeting that she heard some local folks were gathering support for a new play about the Battle of Kings Mountain. When director Caleb Sigmon began casting for the 2014 premier, he jumped at the chance to involve Mary Grace. This year, her involvement in “Liberty Mountain” is more extensive than ever. Part of her formal theatre training is in stage combat, so she and fellow cast member Chris Stone became co-fight captains. “Caleb choreographs the fight scenes,” she says, “and then Chris and I help the actors work through them and give Caleb ideas and input. He trusts us.” Backstage, Mary Grace and two other cast members – Chris Stone and AnnaBeth Berry -- load and unload the
PROCTOR DAY From Page 1A
the city’s longest serving chief of police. Man, of God, emotional, laid back, visionary, interesting and ‘never sits with his back to the door.” She said Proctor “has made a difference in many lives.” “Police departments are here to stay and you can make or break a city, you are a professional,’’ said Maney. Congratulating the Chief for “faithfully fulfilling your obligations,’’ he noted the Chief went the extra mile by carrying the burden of this great department while his wife battled cancer, his Dad suffered Parkinson’s disease and a good friend and loyal worker in the department Marty Blanton also passed away. “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord,’’ Maney quoted Psalm 37:23. He added. “Each generation has its own problems and terrorism today is dangerous and the product of the violent nature of today’s culture. We should pray daily for our law enforcement.” Former Mayor Rick Murphrey swore in Melvin Proctor as Chief of Police on Feb. 1, 2002, calling the Chief a man of integrity, a professional dedicated to serving Kings Mountain, a man respected for his high standards he set for himself and his police department, promoted through the ranks from Feb. 23, 1987 when he joined KMPD. “Chief Proctor has been
Page 7A weapons that provide realistic live fire to the fight scenes. Mary Grace has taken on an even larger role in the play in the past year, joining the Steering Committee that oversees the production. She serves as the committee’s treasurer, and director Caleb tells the cast, “Be extra nice to Mary Grace. She signs your checks.” As co-owner of a Kings Mountain business, Mary Grace sees the broader picture of the play’s impact on the community, county and region. “People are talking about Liberty Mountain yearround,” she says. “This is our story. And it has a big impact on the area because we have so many people coming in to see the play, spending money in our local businesses.” Mary Grace and other veterans of our production form a bedrock of the theatre company. They’re a great example to younger members of how to be professional in their work. Performances of “Liberty Mountain” this coming weekend will be Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30, and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3:00 at the Joy Performance Center in downtown Kings Mountain. For information and tickets, visit our website, www.libertymountaindrama.com, and our Facebook page.
the right man for the job and has had an impressive career in law enforcement,’’ said Mayor Scott Neisler. The mayor took the occasion to proclaim Chief Melvin Proctor Day in Kings Mountain. He said Proctor had set a positive example for the community. Others praising Chief Proctor and calling him “our friend,’’ were Sheriff Alan Norman, District Attorney Michael Miller, retired SBI agent Don Allen, Rev. John Houze, Allan Propst, Cleveland County Department of Social Services representatives, former Police Chief Houston Corn, former county commissioner Willie McIntosh, and Lou Ballew. Members of Proctor’s family and Tessneer’s family were present for the occasion. After City Manager Marilyn Sellers announced the promotion of Assistant Chief Jerry Tessneer, Proctor presented him, “I give you My Chief” and said that with the new Chief and his two Lieutenants and the whole department working as a team he saw great things for the department. The program was not without emotional moments. The surprise presentations by the various divisions of Kings Mountain Police Department brought some tears as co-workers hugged their Chief and wished him well as he goes forward in a new role as Associate Pastor of Penley’s Chapel Church. It was a partnership that ended Friday, June 30, 2017 but a new beginning for a man whom Proctor chose to lead the Department that he enjoyed leading as Chief for 30 years.
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+approved various budget amendments for year-end adjustments. +appointed the following to the Patrick Senior Center Advisory Board for a term of three years, expiring June 2020: Rev. William Thompson, Betty Grant, Janet Beani, Sandra Murphrey and Lou Dellinger. +appointed Shaun Murphy to the John H. Moss Reservoir Commission with term expiring June 30, 2018. +adopted resolution authorizing the mayor to allow the NC Wildlife Commission to investigate for a “no wake” buoy to be placed on the John H. Moss Reservoir. +approved the downtown redevelopment CDBG project Fair Housing resolution. +approved ordinance adding a 4 way stop sign at the intersection of E. Mountain Street and S. Piedmont Avenue. +scheduled public hearing for July 25, 2017 at 6 p.m. for a road name change request from Industrial Commodities Inc., for Kinder Manufacturing Access Road. +approved road name assignment request from Tommy Hall (Hall Crossing Subdivision) Ella Lane. +scheduled public hearing for July 25 at 6 p.m. for a minor amendment to the ETJ boundary. +scheduled public hearing for Aug. 29, 2017 at 6 p.m. for a request by Brinkley Properties of Kings Mountain, LLC to rezone five properties (Parcels 11879, 11897, 11895, 9836 and 13648) located between Margrace Road and Kings Mountain Boulevard east of Bain Road to the east of Testa Family Hospice House and to the west of Pinehurst Drive. It encompasses 120 acres. The request is to rezone the properties from Conditional District R-6 to Residential R-10. Case No. 2-1-1-17. +After public hearing on a request by Tommy Hall (Eagles Gate) approved ordinance amending the zoning map which amends the conditional use permit adopted on July 27, 2009. +recognized Police Chief Melvin Proctor upon his retirement. The Chief was presented his service revolver and badge. +okayed the request by Timothy Price to withdraw his request to rezone property at 200 Ganley Street from Residential 10 to Residential 8.
POLITICS From Page 4A to the core, how do you respond?” His answer: Build bridges. 6. Set aside a quiet time each day for reflection. In your prayers or meditations, seek wisdom rather than ask for specific help for your partisan political cause. 7. Generously support those who’ve taken on the burden of political service, and even give appropriate moral support to officials with whom you disagree. 8. Rejoice when there are unexpected acts of kindness from opponents. For instance, the next time the governor sends out cookies for you when you are demonstrating in front of the governor’s mansion against him or her, be gracious. Take a break and invite the governor to come eat the cookies with you before you go back to your protest. 9. Be cheerful, even when it hurts. 10. Smile. 11. Don’t give up your fight for your principles, but never give in to the evil mean-spiritedness that too many others on all sides have adopted. Don’t let that riptide of angry politics pull you under. Swim away, find calm waters, and save yourself.
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Chief Melvin Proctor Day Held on Friday Photos by Gary Smart and Herald Staff
A big crowd filled the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life and Conference Center to honor Chief Melvin Proctor for his retirement dinner.
City Council and staff present rocking chair to Chief Melvin Proctor.
Chief Melvin Proctor sits in the rocking chair given to him by the seven-member City Council. The cushions, gift of City Manwzager Marilyn Sellers, are designed with a replica of the Chief’s badge.
A happy newly-named Chief Jerry Tessneer.
Two Chiefs hug. Chief Proctor and Chief Jerry Tessneer.
Karen Tucker, Jody Sellers, Marilyn Sellers and city councilman Rodney Gordon. Sellers was presented gift from Chief Proctor as “honorary detective” and Gordon was presented a gift as “honorary member of the Police Department” in what Proctor called his last official act as Chief.
Retiring Poilce Chief Melvin Proctor and his wife Lisa enjoy the special day.
Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman greets the Chief on Melvin Proctor Day Friday.
Chief Proctor receives a gift from his secretary.
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Kings Mountain High’s offensive and defensive skill people went head to head against West Lincoln and Gastonia Forestview in 7 on 7 competition Wednesday at the John Gamble Stadium practice field. The Mountaineers are taking this week off for July 4 and will return to the practice field next Monday for another five days of workouts. They will be off again the third week of July while coaches attend the NC High School Coaches Clinic in Greensboro. They will have another week of conditioning the last week of July and begin official fall practice on Monday, July 31.
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While Kings Mountain High’s skill players were competing against West Lincoln and Forestview in Wednesday’s 7 on 7 at KMHS, the offensive and defensive linemen and linebackers were working on their strength by lfting huge tires up and down the big hill between the varsity practice field and Kings Mountain Middle’s baseball field. The big men are working hard under the direction of Coach Ted Trahan so the skill people can gain the yards on Friday nights this fall.
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KMMS SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM - Pictured are members of the Kings Mountain Middle School Science Olympiad team. Front row, from left, Brandon Paulson, Mark Allen, Ethan Capps, Mrs. Owens, Kaylee Boatman, Denisse Sanchez, Jon Hamrick, and Alora Mull. Back row, from left, Nick Lanier, Drew Mannino, Nathanael Leclercq, and Dylan Mullins. Photos by Beverly Owens
KMMS Science Olympiad team win regional competition Eleven students on the Kings Mountain Middle School Olympiad team competed in the regional tournament at Catawba Valley Community College among students from 22 middle schools and 18 high schools competing in various aspects of meteorology including atmospheric composition, severe storms, and climate demonstrating their knowledge at the competition during the tested event. Dylan Mullins and Drew Mannino earned a thirdplace medal in the event ‘Write it, do it.’’ During this event Dylan had to construct a device for which Drew provided the written
instructions. Drew Mannino, Brandon Paulson and Nick Lanier earned a 4th place medal in Bottle Rockets. Throughout the school year students utilized a variety of materials from paper towel tubes and p oster board, to plastic cups and ping-pong balls, to engineer a soda bottle rocket that would safely return an egg to the ground after launch. Kaylee Boatman and Denisse Sanchez earned a 5th place medal in Meteorology. Science Olympiad Coach Mrs. Beverly Owens stated, “Our students did an excellent job at the compe-
tition with several students earning medals. Students worked hard throughout the year preparing for their events and they represented Kings Mountain well.” To display team spirit students even sprayed their hair red, white and blue, put on glittery patriotic tattoos and wore beaded necklaces. The 11 students on the KMMS Science Olympiad team were Mark Allen, Kaylee Boatman, Ethan Capps, Jon Hamrick, Nick Lanier, Nathanael Leclercq, Drew Mannino, Alora Mull, Dylan Mullins, Brandon Paulson and Denisse Sanchez.
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A theatre that exists only in pictures and old news articles may yet again rise in downtown Forest City. Sue Fair, who has created the non-profit Tri-City Arts, is currently working to raise money to renovate and restore the Romina Theatre. The Romina, which opened in 1929, closed as a theatre in 1960s, and more recently served as a retail space. “This organization is going to refurbish the Romina to bring it back to the Art Deco style that it once was,” Fair explained. Once completed, the theatre will provide a performing arts space with sstate-of-the-ar t equipment as well e as classroom and a ccommunity space. Fair, who is an adjunct professor a at Gardnera Webb University, W ssaid the idea tto renovate the ttheatre came after conversation a with her husband, w who mentioned w The outside of the Romina Theatre after it was opened in 1929. Thus far, photos from the inside there needed to be more offerings of the building haven’t been located. downtown. “One morning I woke up and said w ‘‘I guess it’s time.’” Timing, she was ccontinued, perfect. p “It just happened when I tthat decided to do this, d JJim Griffin, who owns the building, o had decided he h was going to sell w iit. He had put a ssign up above Above photos contributed by Sue Fair.
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the door, and my friend told me there was a theater for sale in downtown,” Fair said. “I’ve been on a bullet train ever since.” A Hendersonville native, Fair’s career has been spent in theater and theater education. She is an instructor, designer and managing director in the Theatre Arts Department at GWU. “I’ve been doing this sort of work for years,” she said. A family member who is a construction consultant will help with the renovation, she continued. He was a part of a group that restored the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, which suffered destruction during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. From outside the building, it’s hard to imagine the beauty that lies within. “There is kind of a time capsule in the building,” Fair explained. “When they put the floor in upstairs, they left all the tin roofing. The original colors and designs from the 1920s are there, and it hasn’t been touched since the 1960s. You feel like you’re in a different era.” Prior to work beginning, Tri-City Arts has to raise $37,000 to cover the cost of the architectural plans. Fair has been working in the community to raise awareness of the project and its mission. “The community has been 100 percent on board,” she said. Donations for the project have already come in from local businesses, like Hardin’s Drug, which was once located in the building. Once that funding is in place, the remaining funding for the $4.5 million project will come through grants and donations, Fair said. “Our finish date is December 2017,” she added. “Our hope is to have all the renovations finished and have a holiday play or variety show.” With new businesses and restaurants opening in Forest City, Fair said she believes the restored Romina will “tip it over the edge.” “I think this is a moment in time for a big change for Forest City and the whole county.” If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to Tri-City Arts for the Romina Theatre Project, contact Fair through the TriCity Arts Facebook page or email tricityarts2016@gmail.com. Additionally, those who would like to purchase a theatre seat in memory or in honor of someone may do so. Seats in the balcony will be $500; those on the floor will be $1,500 for the back and $2,500 for the front.
Working together in Cherryville at the home of Keith Shull, members of the Inspire program from a couple of different churches. From left to right: Scott Harrill, Allen Chapman, Daniel Owen (on saw), Shuler Sitsch, Will Elmore, and Jace Brittain. (photo by MEP/The Eagle)
The proscenium arch in the Romina Theatre is still visible from the upstairs portion of the building, which is located in downtown Forest City. Tri-City Arts, a non-profit created by Sue Fair, has been created to raise funding to restore the theatre, which was built in 1929.
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class from First Baptist Church in Rutherfordton volunteered to repair a leaky roof. Only three members of the class showed up - all women - but it didn’t stop the group from accomplishing their goal. Since that time the group has grown to include many other women, and the completion of 100 roofs, including 16 outside of Rutherford County. The group has been featured in People magazine’s “Heroes Among Us” segment as well. The Birriel family’s home is one of 34 the group has roofed for Habitat, said Rutherford County Habitat Executive Director Kim Freeman. “We couldn’t be more thankful for your hard work,” Freeman said. The original three roofers - Susan
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History of the Romina Theatre Built in 1929, the Romina Theatre was originally owned by Walter Haynes and later sold to the Griffin family, who owns the building to this day. Originally designed for vaudeville performances, the theatre ran “first run” movies in the 1930s. The theatre was used as such until the 1960s. The building was renovated to house retail stores, and the seats and raked floor removed and replaced with a level surface. It was also at this time that a second floor was installed to create a ceiling for the retail space. Cost of the building and furnishings, when it was originally built, was $125,000. The name combined the names of Haynes daughters, Amanda and Rosa Mae.
Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity H Executive Director Kim Freeman Kernodle, Lori Herrick and the Rev. hugs Rutherford Billy Honeycutt were honored for Housing Partnership their time and dedication over the Executive Director years. Nell Bovender after During his invocation, the Rev. thanking the women Tim Marsh summed up the work of for their service. the Women Roofers. “Each shingle, each nail a volunteer hammered is your love being expressed.” It is work that provides much more to those doing it than those who receive it, said Rutherford Housing Partnership Executive Director Nell Bovender. “We are changed by this work. We are part of God’s work in this world.” Spindale Mayor Mickey Bland presents Rutherford For more information on Housing Partnership Executive Director Nell the Women Roofers, visit Bovender with a proclamation declaring July 8 as rutherfordhousingpartnership.com. Women Roofer Day in Spindale.
Women Roofers celebrate 100th roof The Women Roofers celebrated a milestone Friday, July 8, with the completion of the non-profit’s 100th roof. A celebration was held at the house being completed by Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity for the Birriel family, whose home includes the 100th roof. Those in attendance had an opportunity to learn more about the Women Roofers and to see them in action. “We are proud the 100th roof completed by the Women Roofers is in Spindale,” said Spindale Mayor Mickey Bland. The Town of Spindale, as well as the County, made proclamations celebrating the Women Roofers. The Women Roofers began in 2002 when a Sunday School
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An important partnership took place recently as adult and young adult leaders and teens, all members of the various churches in Cherryville, put their faith in action to help others. Scott Harrill, Athletic Director of Cherryville High School, and a member of First Baptist Church of Cherryville, and FBC pastor Dr. Vince Hefner, FBC Minister of Youth Kevin Bennett, and West Lincoln baseball coach Allen Chapman were all excited about the program. INSPIRE’s team started in May getting names and information of those who needed help on home improvements they either were just unable to physically perform themselves, or financially couldn’t bring to pass. Enter the INSPIRE ministry team and their cohort
of handymen and women! Harrill and company, in a letter sent out along with application forms for those who needed work done, noted the program was in partnership with the City of Cherryville and Cherryville Area Ministries as well as a combination of different denominations’ members. First Baptist, the letter noted, had the desire to improve local homes in the community by doing minor inside and outside work. It was going to be, however, a tight timeframe, as Harrell said the work would have to be done over a two-day period. Said Harrill, as he and a crew were working on the home of Keith Shull in Cherryville, “We have 20 crews working at around 70 homes. We have a time frame of two days time to get the work done.” Harrill said the germ of the idea was one he took to Dr. Hefner at FBC. The idea
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the nights of the revival. A “first” for the community revival organization is that they will be streaming live on their own web site, cherryvillerevival.org, said Alfaro, who also emcee’s a Christian radio program on 1220 AM from 7 to 9 a.m. Alfaro noted the revival, like last year, will be held at “Buck” Fraley Field,
the home field of the 2016 1A State Champion CHS Ironmen, and the Post 100 American Legion ball club. The field is located across from the American Legion Post 100 building, at 401 E. Pink St., Cherryville. Revival times are 6:30 p.m., for the youth rally, and 7 p.m., for the revival. See REVIVAL, Page 7
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Cherryville Chamber of Commerce and Cherryville City officials attended the Friday, July 8, 2016 ribbon cutting and open house of artist Gary Freeman’s Heritage Park Art Center, located at 214 East Main St., Cherryville. Freeman’s professional studio is in the former Abernathy’s Wholesale building. (photos by MEP/The Eagle)
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Three people are facing charges in connection with several break-ins that occurred in the 1300 block of Clarence Beam Rd., Cherryville. Crystal Lynn Dellinger, 45, of Cedar Grove Church Rd., Vale; Jerrica Danielle Lefler, 28, and Joshua Thomas Carpenter, 26, both of 401 North Grove St.,
Lincolnton, were charged by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Det. Matt Burgess for the alleged crimes. According to a media release from the LCSD, on June 25, 2016 deputies were dispatched to the 1300 block of Clarence Beam Rd., in connection to a breaking and entering call involving a residence, an outbuilding and a vehicle. “Cindy Beam told officers someone entered her residence and stole a number of items including two See THREE, Page 7
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The play room at Catherine’ s House transitional home for women and children on the Sisters of Mercy campus in Belmont has seen a lot of use over the past two decades and its rather weary appearance showed it. But now, thanks to hard work by 15-yearold MacKenzie Harris, that same space is bright, cheery, inviting, and inspirational. Harris, the daughter of Cavan and Cathy Harris, was looking for a project to tackle towards her Girl Scout Gold Award and chose to take on a floor to ceiling renovation of the room. The process to earn the Gold Award is challenging. First, the Girl Scouts have to approve the Gold project before it canmove forward. The candidate must spend a minimum of 80 hours working on the Gold project. Once the Gold project is done, the candidate must submit a final report to the Girl Scout committee for review. Harris, an “independent Scout” has completed the play room project but still has a couple of steps to go before the Gold Award is hers. Next,she will meet with the Girl Scout committee in mid-August or mid-September to provide a presentation in front of the committee. If approved, she will be awarded a Gold Award Pin upon receiving final report MacKenzie Harris (center) remodeled the play room at Catherine's House in her quest for approval at the mid-August or mid-September the Girl Scout Gold Award. Seen with Harris in the new, bright, environment are Catherine's committee meeting. House development director Jacki McCarthy (left) and volunteer coordinator/facility manager Sister Carmelita Hagan RSM. See CATHERINE’S HOUSE page 4 Photo by Alan Hodge
American Legion Post 144 to celebrate baseball milestone In 1956 Auten-Stowe American Legion Post 144 in Belmont restarted the baseball program that had been discontinued just before World War II. This summer is a special season for the baseball program as it marks sixty years of continuous play. In honor of this milestone, Post 144 officials have scheduled a special event to be held on Saturday, July 30 at Davis Park. The start time for this celebration of Legion baseball, being billed as “Throw Back Baseball”, is 6:00pm. The theme results from using prices from the early days of the program. Namely $1.00 admission to the game and $1.00 hot dogs and drinks available at the concession area. Several players from the 1956 team will be present with the first pitch being thrown by a star hurler from this team, Harold “Smoky” Woods. There will be a brief pre-game program emceed by Joe Lawing. Program participants include Mayor Charlie Martin and N.C. American Legion baseball commissioner Bill Murray. The National Anthem will be sung by former player, Scott Lee. See POST 144 page 3
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service because he has made a difference in the lives of others.. “The profession, the city, and the people we serve have been good to me. I have the utmost respect for everyone. You helped me fulfill a dream to give back to the community and make a difference but it's a two way street – you have given back to me your trust, your appreciation for the work that all of us do and your See JOHNSON, Page 4
The 17th annual Beach Blast Saturday at Patriots Park in Kings Mountain promises to be a fun day for all participating in a variety of events. Sponsored by the City of Kings Mountain, events get underway at 10 a.m. with registration at the Information Booth. Competition begins at the Gazebo at 11 a.m. with the Tiny Tots and Teenie Weenie Bikini Contest for ages 6 and under. There will be two categories: Newborn-3 years old ( boys and girls) and 4-6 years old ( bo ys and girls.) There is no entry fee and all participants will be recognized. The first place award in each category is a $25 Toys R Us gift card. The event, which will run from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m., pays homage to the water, the sand, the sun and the the music normally seen
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with music at the gazebo provided by the Cindy and Randy Floyd Duo from 12 noon until 12:45; the Entertainers from 1-3 p.m.; Gary Lower and Smokin' Hot from 4-7 p.m. and Band of Oz from 7-10 pm. Watermelon eating con-
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Jamie Lovelace, left, and Raven Lovelace stop at the sign at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum, a stop for Pokemon Go fans who also use stops at Central United Methodist Church, Mauney Memorial Library, and the Barber House, the “gymn” to “battle' other users of the digital game. Groups of young people were seen on downtown streets Monday with cell phones in hand playing the new tech game . Photo by ELLIS NOELL
Pokemon Go craze attracts players It depends on who you talk to about the newest digital popularity craze Pokemon Go. Since release of the Smart Phone “Pokemon Go” game last week kids and growups too have been using the phone's GPS technology to find and capture animated creatures – in real world places.
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Sadie Sadieisisa ahero! hero! Sadie, a chocolate brown and white Border Collie, is by all accounts a hero. She proved the old adage that “a dog is man's best friend” last Monday when she pulled a fiveyear-old little girl out of the ocean at Oak Island, NC. The “Grand dog” of Tammy and Keith Roper of Kings Mountain was on a leash and taking a stroll about 10:30 a.m. on the beach with Tammy Roper when she suddenly broke loose and bolted into the water where the child was apparently having a diabetic seizure and was
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Liberty Mountain: A Revolutionary Drama is a wonderful play about the COZART War for Independence in our own back yard. If you haven’t seen the play, you should go. If you have seen it, go again. Each
season, Bob Inman makes changes to improve the play which keeps it fresh for the audience. Everyone who has seen it says it just gets better and better each year. But Liberty Mountain isn’t the first play written about the Battle of Kings Mountain. During the sesquicentennial celebration in 1930, four performances of an historic pageant of the battle of Kings Mountain, sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution, were performed for the public at Kings Mountain High School. See PIECES, Page 4
Parking lot to open July 29 The newly-renovated Cherokee Street back parking lot is scheduled to open to the public July 29 to allow ample time for asphalt curing, City Manager Marilyn Sellers said this week. Sellers said the paving process is scheduled for July 25 and painting and stripping is scheduled for July 26. Sellers said that if the time lines are met that the project has taken over the 30 day original time line. Ad-
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SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 16 SP 377 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEEDS OF TRUST OF 1) STEVEN SCOTT WHITE,
THIS PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 5766 Casar Road, Casar, NC 28020
(2) TIMOTHY EDWARD WHITE, Mortgagors, to (1) HERBERT COMBS, Trustee; WESLEY L. DEATON, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1729, PAGE 2428 (2) MARK LACKEY, Trustee; ESLEY L. DEATON, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1729, PAGE 18 BANK OF THE OZARKS, an Arkansas Banking Corporation, as successor by merger to FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA, Mortgagee.
LEGALS NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
various financial institutions to include South State Bank and Ameris Bank. He has recently served the past four years as a SVP and Director of Commercial Credit for New Dominion Bank in Charlotte. “Don will be an exceptional fit for our Bank as he possesses strong risk management skills and has the
tions about your legal rights, please consult an attorney. Said property will be sold subject to taxes, including all transfer taxes associated with the foreclosure, assessments, and any superior easements, rights of way, restrictions of record, liens, or other encumbrances prior to the lien of the deed of trust being foreclosed, said sale to remain open for increased bids for ten (10) days after report thereof to the Clerk of Superior Court. In the event the debtor files a bankruptcy petition prior to the expiration of the 10day period required by G.S. 45-21.27, an automatic stay of the foreclosure will be imposed in accordance with the Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. §362) and the bidder must pursue relief through the bankruptcy court. The Substitute Trustee may require the high bidder to deposit cash at the sale in an amount equal to the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or $750.00. If no upset bid is filed, the balance of the purchase price, less deposit, must be made in cash upon tender of the deed. Third party purchasers at sale must pay the tax of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) as required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). Lisa W. Powell Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 1550 High Point, NC 27261 (336) 889-8733 KMH3801 (6/28 & 7/05/2017)
(1) Dated March 6, 2003, recorded in Book 1363, at Page 2439 Securing the original amount of $50,000.00 (2) Dated December 19, 2006, recorded in Book 1507, at Page 1602 Securing the original amount of $43,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE AND DISPOSITION OF COLLATERAL TO: STEVEN SCOTT WHITE, DEBTOR TIMOTHY EDWARD WHITE, DEBTOR Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in certain Deeds of Trust executed by Steven Scott White and Timothy Edward White, described above, in the Cleveland County Public Registry; default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the said Deeds of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure; and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness; and under and by virtue of an order entered in the within entitled and numbered action by the Clerk of Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina on the 23rd day of May, 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 Tuesday the 11th day of July, 2017, the land conveyed in said Deeds of Trust, the same lying and
SEE EXHIBIT “A”
As well as all personal property and fixtures located therein, as described in UCC File Number 20030028340C which was Amended/Continued in UCC File Number 20130004469M with the North Carolina Secretary of State, to be sold at one time as real estate pursuant to N.C.G.S. §25-9604(a)(2). This sale is made subject to any excise or transfer taxes, all outstanding and unpaid Cleveland County and any city or town ad valorem property taxes as well as any and all other prior liens, defects and encumbrances involving said property, as well as a Clerk’s fee of $.45 per $100 on the purchase price. All real and personal property is being sold AS IS, WHERE IS, and all warranties are disclaimed. Notice is further hereby given that the successful bidder will be required to make a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Notice is further hereby given that the sale will be conducted pursuant to and subject to all of the provisions of Chapter 45, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina. Notice is given that an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The debtors of the above-referenced loans are entitled to an accounting of the unpaid indebtedness with no charge for the first request and a charge of $25.00 for any subsequent request. The debtors may contact Bank of the Ozarks directly or they may contact the Substitute Trustee to obtain direct numbers by which they can call Bank of the Ozarks.
This the 23rd day of May, 2017. By: /s/ Wesley L. Deaton, Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 2459 Denver, NC 28037 (704) 489-2491 EXHIBIT “A” Located on the Southeast side of Highway No. 10 (Casar Road), on the West side of State Road No. 1674 (White Street), bounded on the Southeast by William S. Brackett, on the West by Donald E. and Linda S. Ivester and being described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at an existing iron pin (“Beginning Point”) at the Southeast edge of the right of way for Highway No. 10, said existing iron being South 44-13-45 West 409.09 feet from a p/k nail in the intersection of Horton Street and Highway No. 10 and said Beginning Point being also North 77-58-01 East 224.70 feet from a right of way monument; thence North 32-30-00 West 42.58 feet to an unmarked point in the center line of Highway No. 10; thence with the center line of Highway No. 10, North 50-00-59 East 127.34 feet to a railroad spike in said center line at its intersection with State Road No. 1674; thence with State Road No. 1674 (and running 8 feet Northeast of its center line), South 36-00-00 East 115.00 feet to a railroad spike set in said road; thence South 67-00-00 West 8.00 feet to a railroad spike set in the center line of State Road No. 1674; thence with said center line, South 36-00-00 East 123.00 feet to a railroad spike set in the center line of State Road No. 1674, a corner of the William S. Brackett property (Deed Book 1260, Page 1049); thence with the Brackett line, South 36-00-00 West 142.84 feet to an existing iron pin in Brackett’s line at a corner of the Ivester property; thence with the Ivester line (Deed Book 1246, Page 1136), North 32-30-00 West 229.42 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, containing 0.76 acres, according to a Plat drawn from a survey by Lattimore & Peeler Surveying, dated September 16, 2002. Title reference: 6-R, Page 53, Cleveland County Registry. Tax Map reference: Map No. A 146-1-3, Cleveland County Tax Mapping Department. See also the Will of Edward Warlick White on file in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court for Cleveland County, North Carolina in Estate File No. 99 E 294. KMH3802 (6/28 & 7/05/2017)
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Foster child advocate and recording artist, Jimmy Wayne joins Legislative leaders in celebrating Child Welfare Reform Country recording artist, keynote speaker, New York Times bestselling author and foster child advocate Jimmy Wayne joined legislative leaders, including Senator Berger, Speaker Moore, and Senator Tamara Barringer, to celebrate the passage of HB630, Rylan's Law/ Family/Child Protect. & Acc. Act, which passed the legislature and was signed by Governor Cooper last week. HB630 will reform and modernize North Carolina’s child welfare system by creating a regional oversight system for county DSS agencies, by providing the state with greater authority to hold counties accountable for child outcomes, and by bringing in a third-party to implement whole-scale child welfare practice and governance reform. "This bill is one of the most significant pieces of legislation to impact social services. It overhauls the system to drive safety, security and permanency for children in foster care across all 100 counties," said Senator Tamara Barringer, who led the legislative effort to pass HB630. Artist, speaker and author Jimmy Wayne, who spent years in North Carolina’s child welfare system, is one of the country’s leading advocates for children in foster care. He performed at Wednesday’s celebration free of charge. "I grew up in the North Carolina foster care system. I know firsthand the importance of having someone fight for you.
NC Senator Phil Berger, Jimmy Wayne and NC Senator Tamara Barringer. Senator Barringer is a warhorse for these children; she is their hope. I will do whatever it takes and use all my resources to support her and her team in this battle. I encourage others to help fight for these vulnerable and valuable children," said Jimmy. “Jimmy Wayne is one of those rare individuals who “walks the talk” literally! He walked halfway across America to raise awareness of youth in foster care and has travelled to North Carolina repeatedly to support legislation to repair the foster care system, including testifying in the Legislative Oversight Committee on Health to extend foster care from 18 to 21 years of age,” said Sen. Barringer. HB630 is largely a response to ongoing challenges in North Carolina’s child welfare system. In 2015, North Carolina performed miserably in a federal review, failing all 14 categories measured. In 2016, a legislatively mandated report by the private agency PCG showed pervasive systemic problems with North Carolina’s child
welfare system. These reports coincided with high-profile cases in which children died as a result of DSS failures, including the case of Rylan Ott. Twenty-three-monthold Rylan drowned after he was placed back in his mother’s care only two months after being removed from her home. The decision was made despite objections from the guardian ad litem and without any DSS-supervised home visitations. To help prevent future cases like Rylan’s, HB630 requires county DSS agencies to observe a child with his or her parents at least twice prior to reunification. This provision is one of many included in the legislation that will address the systemic issues that led to failed reviews and child fatalities. Specifically, the bill: • Regionalizes supervision of local DSS offices; • Provides state DHHS with greater authority and responsibility to hold county agencies accountable for child outcomes; • Brings in a third party
to develop and implement recommendations to transform child welfare services in North Carolina; • Requires social workers to observe a child with his/her parents at least twice before reunification (Rylan’s law); • Creates a council to align children’s services across government agencies; • Reduces barriers for youth in foster care to drive; • Reduces the time to permanency for children in the child welfare system. "House bill 630 demands transparency, accountability and quality of care for children in foster care. They deserve nothing less," said Barringer. To find out more about foster child advocacy, please visit: http://www. projectmmh.org Follow Jimmy Wayne on social media: jimmywayne.com or facebook. com/JimmyWayneOfficial; twitter.com/JimmyWayne; and instagram.com/jimmywayneofficial. About Benchmarks: Benchmarks is a nonprofit association of provider agencies advocating for quality and accountability among human service providers so that North Carolina’s children, adults and families can realize their full potential, contribute to their communities and live healthy lives. Submitted by Jackie Marushka
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Opry’s 4th of July Special Featured Darin & Brooke Darin & Brooke Aldridge performed at the fabled Grand Ole Opry again but this time they were a headline act on one of the Opry’s most glamorous evenings of the year: the annual Fourth of July Special. Last October Darin and Brooke performed on the Opry as the guests of John Berry. Berry, who has earned multiple Gold and Platinum records over the years, invited the couple to join him on his mega hit “Your Love Amazes Me” as he celebrated his 20th anniversary at the Opry. This time they were joined on stage by John Cowan. Cowan and the Aldridge’s have performed more than 60 shows together since they teamed up for a concert at the Don Gibson Theater in December of 2015. Cowan, who performed in Nashville’s amphitheater last week as a long-time member of the Doobie Brothers, will also join the Darin & Brooke for a return engagement at the popular Nashville City Winery on July 5th. Darin and Brooke’s new album, Faster and Farther, made it’s Billboard Bluegrass
Album Chart debut in March at #7 and is currently ranked #11. Two songs from the album have made it to the upper spots on multiple radio charts and continue to climb. The album features guest artists Vince Gill, John Cowan, Doyle Lawson, Steve McMurry and other Nashville luminaries. “Brooke and I love the Opry” says Darin Aldridge. “It’s always an honor when they call on us to work with them. Whether it is performing at the Grand Ole Opry Birthday Party, entertaining fans during pre-show events or being a part of the annual Country Music Cruise, any chance to perform for the best fans in the world is wonderful. The opportunity to be a part of their special Fourth of July show is something I’m sure we will remember for the rest of our lives. We are just so very blessed and humbled.” Darin and Brooke will hold their eighth annual Holiday Concert at the Joy Performance Center on November 18th. Tickets will go on sale August 1. For more information visit www.TicketsNC.com.
By JIM MILLER Editor
The Hidden Dangers of Heartburn Dear Savvy Senior, Is regular heartburn or indigestion anything to worry about? My 60-yearold husband eats a lot of Tums or Rolaids throughout the day to help him manage it, but it keeps him up at night too. What can you tell us? Inquiring Spouse Dear Inquiring, Almost everyone experiences heartburn or acid indigestion from time to time, but frequent episodes can signal a much more serious problem. Here’s what you should know, along with some tips and treatments to help relieve your husbands symptoms. It’s estimated that more than 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month, with around 15 million people who suffer from it daily. If your husband is plagued by heartburn two or more times a week, and it’s not responding well to over-the-counter antacids, he needs to see a doctor. Frequent bouts may mean he has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which can severely irritate and damage the lining of his esophagus, putting him at risk of Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer if it’s not treated.
Lifestyle Adjustments Depending on the frequency and severity of his heartburn, there are a number of lifestyle adjustments he can make that can help provide relief and avoid a more serious problem down the road. Consider these tips: • Avoid problem foods: Certain foods can trigger heartburn symptoms like citrus fruits, tomatoes, fatty foods, chocolate, garlic, onions, spicy foods, mints, alcohol, coffee and sodas. Your husband should keep a food diary to track which foods cause him the most problems and avoid them. • Eat smaller, slower and earlier: Smaller portions at mealtime and eating slower can help reduce heartburn symptoms. He should also wait at least three hours after eating before lying down or going to bed. • Lose weight: Having excess weight around the midsection puts pressure on the abdomen, pushing up the stomach and causing acid to back up into the esophagus. • Quit smoking: Smoking can increase stomach acid and weaken the valve that prevents acid from entering the esophagus. If your husband smokes, the National Cancer Institute offers a
number of smoking cessation resources at SmokeFree.gov or call 1-800-QUITNOW. • Sleep elevated: To help keep the acid down while sleeping, get your husband a wedge-shaped pillow to prop him up a few inches. If that’s not enough, try elevating the head of his bed six to eight inches by placing blocks under the bedposts or insert a wedge between his mattress and box spring. Wedges are available at drugstores and medical supply stores. Sleeping on his left side may also help keep the acid down. Treatment Options If the lifestyle adjustments don’t solve the problem, or if antacids (Tums, Rolaids, Maalox, Mylanta or Alka-Seltzer) aren’t doing the trick there are a variety of over-the-counter and prescription medications that can help, along with surgery. His doctor can help him determine which one is best for him. Treatment options include: H-2 Blockers: Available as both overthe-counter and prescription strength, these drugs (Pepcid, Tagamet, Axid and Zantac) reduce how much acid your stomach makes but may not be strong enough for serious symptoms.
Proton-Pump Inhibitors (PPI): If you have frequent and severe heartburn symptoms, PPIs are long-acting prescription medications that block acid production and allow time for damaged esophageal tissue to heal. They include Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, Zegerid, Protonix, Aciphex and Dexilant. Prevacid 24 HR, Prilosec and Zegerid OTC are also available over-the-counter. But be aware that long-term use of PPIs can increase your risk for osteoporosis and chronic kidney disease. Surgery: If the medications don’t do the trick, there are also surgical procedures that can tighten or strengthen the lower esophageal sphincter so gastric fluids can’t wash back up into the esophagus. 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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Fresenius Kidney Care dedicates new facility on Canterbury Road
HONORING SERVICE –Southeastern Container recognized employees during their annual Employee Service Awards Banquet recently. Pictured, front row, from left, are President and COO Doug Wehrkamp, Maintenance Mechanic Perry Clement, Machine Operator Lisa Weaver, Maintenance Technician and Coordinator Rob Holt; second row, from left, General Manager Charles Roach, Operations Manager Byron Bradley, Maintenance Mechanic Bill Phillips, and Director of Engineering, Quality and Technical Sales Bruce Sampson.
13 Southeastern Container employees Rack up record 120 years of service Thirteen employees of Southeastern Container of Kings Mountain compiled a combined record 120 years of service and were honored at Southeastern’s Employee Service Awards Banquet on June 22 at LeGrand Center in Shelby. Recognized for five years of service were Travis Camp, Perry Clement, Rob Holt, Dane Valeka and Lisa Weaver. Justin Allen, Danny Bayne, Brian Jackson, Bill Phillips, and Charles Shook were recognized for 10 years, and Bryon Bradley, Kyle Martin and Keith Sorrells were recognized for 15 years. Doug Wehrkamp, President and COO, said their service was a milestone that deserved recognition. “I am so proud to be part of the annual awards banquet, to have an opportunity to recognize each employee and thank them for their years of service and commitment to SEC,’’ Wehrkamp said. Wehrkamp said that according to an article by David Novak of Harvard Business Review entitled “Recognizing Employees is the Safest
Way to Improve Morale,’’ 82% of employed Americans don’t feel that their supervisors recognize them enough for their contributions. That lack of recognition takes a terrible toll on morale, productivity and ultimately profitability.” Wehrkamp said that Southern Container, Inc. is built around the philosophy that their employees are the key to their success. Formed by a group of independent Coca-Cola bottlers to produce their own Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) packaging needs in the early 80’s, SEC has grown to be one of the world’s largest and most respected PET processors. Today, SEC ships, PET preforms and bottles to over 50 Coca-Cola bottling and copacking operations in the U. S. and Canada, stretching from Quebec to Florida and as far west as Montana and covering 34 states and six Canadian provinces. Their product mix covers a wide range of packaging sizes from the small single serve 253ml bottle to the family size 2L bottle. It also includes a variety of products from
carbonated soft drinks and waters to juices and teas, all for the Coca-Cola bottling network. With their corporate office located just outside of Asheville, NC in the town of Enka, SEC has grown from a single manufacturing location in 1982 to six facilities, the Kings Mountain location being established as one of them, beginning bottle production on Feb. 2, 2005. “Even before the first bottle was manufactured SEC-KM knew and understood that our people are our most valuable resource,’’ said President Wehrkamp. General Manager of the Kings Mountain plant Charles Roach takes this mindset about the recognition of his employees: “It is always an honor for me to recognize our employees for their years of service to Southeastern Container. It provides an opportunity to say thank you to our employees and their significant others for a job well done. It is important to take the time to remind them that their dedication and hard work is the reason SEC and our customers are successful.’’
Rev. Jo Ann McGill, a patient at Fresenius Kidney Care for 11 years, dedicated the dialysis facility’s relocated clinic on Canterbury Road Thursday morning. She talked about how the Clinic will be able to better serve the Kings Mountain area’s growing dialysis community in 10,000 square feet of floor space with more equipment and a staff working six days a week on two shifts from 5 a.m.-4 p.m. McGill ended her presentation by singing “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” Donna Baker, clinical manager, and Bonnie White, area manager, led a tour of the facility and served refreshments. The clinic opens July 17 and can treat a maximum of 64 patients a week. According to the National Kidney Foundation, one in three American
Bonnie White shows off one of the dialysis machines in a large treatment room filled with more than 60 machines. Photos by LIB STEWART adults are at risk for de- ease. Dialysis is required veloping kidney disease. for those who develop 85 The two leading causes to 90 percent loss of kidof kidney disease are high ney function. Dialysis is blood pressure and dia- used to remove waste, salt, betes. Other risk factors and extra water in the body include family history and keep safe levels of of kidney failure, kidney potassium, sodium and bistones, smoking, obesity, carbonate in the blood and and cardiovascular dis- control blood pressure.
Rev. Jo Ann McGill, a patient for 11 years at Fresenius Kidney Care, dedicated the new home of the facility Thursday morning. Pictured with McGill are staff members Bonnie White (left) and Donna Baker (right).
Two jailed, four sought in week 15 of “Spring Clean 3.0” Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office annual drug round-up operation in the 15th week of JUSTIN DEAN “Spring FALLS Clean 3.0” continues with the following people being arrested: Justin Dean Falls, 21, 331 Oak Grove Road, Lot 9, Kings Mountain, possession with intent to sell/deliver marijuana, felony possession of marijuana, $5,000 secured bond. Jennifer Lynn Martin, 29, 18 Bennett Drive, Kings Mountain, possession with intent to sell/deliver counterfeit controlled substance; sell/deliver counterfeit controlled substance; manufacture a counterfeit controlled substance, $20,000 secured bond.
MATTHEW JENNIFER TRAVIS EUGENE ERIC JOSHUA GREGORY KEITH CLAYTON BARBR ELLIS ABERNATHY LYNN MARTIN PROCTOR The following people Road, Gastonia, possession steal to fund their habit.’’ have outstanding warrants with intent to sell/deliver “The violence associated but have not yet been lo- Adderall/ sell/deliver Ad- with drug dealing is also a cated this week. derall. huge concern of mine, and Travis Eugene Proctor, Matthew Clayton Barber, those dealers who possess 38, 213 Holland Memorial 26, 2977 Pratt St., Sharon, Church Road, Bessemer SC, possession with intent guns during drug transacCity, NC, possession with to sell/deliver marijuana; tions will be a very high priority,’’ said Norman. intent to sell/deliver meth- sell/deliver marijuana. amphetamine, sell/deliver “The Sheriff’s Office Norman said that the methamphetamine. will continue to make drug Sheriff’s Office takes comEric Joshua Ellis, 35, 107 investigations a high prior- plaints of drug sells very S. Deal Street, Kings Moun- ity,’’ Sheriff Alan Norman seriously and requests that tain, possession with intent said. He added, ‘’ Statisanyone with information on to sell/deliver methamphet- tics have shown for years amine, sell/deliver metham- that drug use leads to other drug dealers in their neighphetamine. crimes, in particular break- borhood contact the Vice/ Gregory Keith Aber- ing and entering and larce- Narcotics Division at 704nathy, 33, 5909 Crawford nies, where users have to 484-4987.
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Propst receives Award Allan Propst, Kings Mountain pharmacist, was honored with the Dr. Rev. Charles Bell award by Piedmont Council, Boy Scouts of America, and the Battleground District at Central United Methodist Church recently. The Bell award is in memory of Dr. Rev. Charles Krauth Bell of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. Troop 2 was organized by Dr. Bell even before the organization of the Boy Scouts I in the United States and the Scout troop met at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Kings Mountain. Dr. Bell petitioned Sir Robert-Baden Powell of the English Boy Scouts Association to grant a charter to form a scout troop in Kings Mountain. The year 1909 is gen-
ALAN PROPST erally accept as the date of communication, but sources indicate it could have been as early as 1906 when the scouting movement began in Kings Mountain. Allan Propst is a 1976 graduate of UNC School of Pharmacy and a member of Rho Chi Academic Honor Society. He is the co-owner of drug stores in Morganton,
Dallas, Shelby and Kings Mountain. He has been a pharmacist for 41 years. He is an active member of Central United Methodist Church, served as chairman of the Kings Mountain Heart Fund, a past member of the Red Cross Board of Directors, PTO president in several schools, active supporter of KM athletes, and a member of the KM Touchdown club. He served as a board member of the Education Foundation of Cleveland County. Allan was a Cub Scout and later a Boy Scout in Troop 79 in Lincolnton. He received the Order of the Arrow and God and Country Award along with many merit badges. One of his most memorable scouting moments was a Schift train-
Pictured is Alan Propst and members of his family at the Dr. Rev. Charles Bell award presentation at Central United Methodist Church. ing in New Jersey. It was two weeks of camping and leadership training which he still credits to this day for the foundation of his leadership
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