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Race to watch Contests develop for two council seats is school board T h e election season is in full swing and the race to watch is the KATHY FALLS Clevel a n d County Board of Education where four seats are up for grabs and where three Democrats and four Republicans have officially filed for the Nov. 7 municipal election and the eighth, incumbent Kathy Falls, has acquired petition paperwork and is collecting signatures required to appear on the ballot as an unaffiliated candidate. The filing period for all candidates has been extended to Tuesday, Aug. 1 and the deadline to collect signatures to appear as an unaffiliated candidate was extended to Sept. 27. Danny Lee Blanton, 1827 Creek Ridge Road, incumbent, Robert Paul Queen, 2632 Pamlico Drive, Rodney Eugene Fitch, 905 Allendale Drive, all of Shelby, and Kevin Whisnant, 206 Lutz Road, Lawndale, all Republicans, have filed as candidates with the Cleveland County Board of Elections. Three Democrats – board Chairman Phillip Glover, 125 Chickasaw Drive, Guy N. Suttle, 358 Country Club Dr., and Barbara Bass Romich, 122 Oak Point Dr., Cherryville (Moss Lake), have filed with the Cleveland County Board of Elections. Other races in the Nov. 7 election: City of Kings Mountain Ward 2: Incumbent Mike Butler and Patty Hall; At Large - Incumbent Curtis Pressley and David Allen; Ward 3: incumbent Tommy Hawkins. Kingstown Mayor – David
Lattimore, incumbent; Edgar Oglesby, Clarissa Reid, Johnny Smith. Kingstown town council (four seats) – incumbent Horace Jefferies, incumbent Michael Mintz, Janet Gerald, Gregory Freeman, Debra Johnson. Lattimore Mayor – incumbent Alton Beal; Lattimore aldermen (three seats) Gary Hall, June Whitaker, Carolyn Wince, all incumbents; commissioner, Paula Eaker. Fallston mayor – Doris Weaver, incumbent; town council, two seats, incumbents Bill Herndon and Doug Clay. Earl Mayor – Incumbent Max Hopper, Noah Anderson; Earl Town council three seats, incumbents Patti Norman, Ann Thackerson, Betsy Lavender, incumbents, Debbie Anderson. Casar Mayor – Eddie Walker, incumbent; Casar council, three seats, Harrill Bracket, Sharon Moses, Debbie Morgan. Boiling Springs Mayor – Bill Ellis; Boiling Springs commissioners - two seats, incumbents Marty Thomas and James Beason Jr. and Patrick Litton. Belwood council (two seats) Rodney Willis and Emily Sisk, incumbents. Cleveland County Water Board – Amy Bridges, incumbent; Don Melton, John Taylor. Shelby – Ward I Eric Hendrick, incumbent; Ward 4, Dennis Bailey, incumbent; Ward 5 – Ben Kitrell Jr., incumbent. Mooresboro town council – Benny Smith and Tom Whitaker incumbents. Town of Lawndale Mayor – John F. Sain, Lawndale commissioner – Paula Eaker. Town of Waco alderman – Judy Thompson and James McAbee Town of Polkville – Harold Terry.
Aiken assuming CCC duties Native Tennessean Dr. William C. (Bill) Aiken will assume his duties as Interim AIKEN President of Cleveland Community College August 1. “We have been very impressed with Dr. Aiken’s credentials and with him personally,’’ said Wes Westmoreland, chairman of the college board of trustees. “The Board believes Dr.
Aiken will help us move the college forward,’’ Westmoreland added. Aiken retired in 2012 as President of Sampson Community College and since retirement served as Interim President at Haywood Community College, Rockingham Community College, Paul D. Camp Community College in Virginia and Robeson Community College. He said that among his priorities are being a part of campus life as well as being visible in the community and meeting the needs of students while responding to the needs of business as the college plays an important role in advancing economic development for the region.
A contest developed this week for the Ward 2 and Atlarge seats open on the Kings Mountain city council in the PATTY Nov. 7 municipal HALL election. Patty Hall filed last week for the Ward 2 seat held by incumbent councilman Mike Butler and incumbent At-large coun-
cilman Curtis Pressley filed for re-election and will face David Allen on the ballot. Ward 3 councilman Tommy CURTIS Hawkins has also PRESSLEY filed for reelection. The filing period for all seats open in the county was recently extended to Aug. 1, and the deadline to collect
signatures to appear as an unaffiliated candidate was extended to Sept. 27. Patty Powell Hall, 111 Stowe Acres, has worked in city government over 30 years, 22 years as superintendent of the water plant in Cherryville and before that as lab technician at the Bessemer City water plant for 10 years. Butler, who also serves as mayor pro tem, is running for a third term at city hall. Curtis Pressley is running for a third term as At-large commissioner.
KM National Night Out is Tuesday A bicycle safety class for children who can bring their bikes with them is featured along with exhibits, displays, music and free hotdogs at Kings Mountain’s celebration of National Night Out from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at the city’s Walking Track at the Jake Early Sports Complex on Cleveland Avenue. Lt. Lisa Proctor will lead the bike safety class and participants in this class will receive a free helmet on a first come basis while supplies last. The Kings Mountain Police Department will
have exhibits, displays , demonstrations and information from the Criminal Investigation Division (CID), First Responders, the K-9 Unit, Traffic Units, the Moss Lake Boat Patrol and Explorer Scouts. The Gaston County Rural Police, North Carolina Highway Patrol, and Bessemer City Police Department will be joined by the Kings Mountain Fire Department, Kings Mountain Rescue and the Cleveland County Emergency Management Services. Music will be provided by Parkwood Baptist
Church and Mark Blanton, vocalist, of Mink Productions. Kings Mountain police and firemen will serve free hotdogs and drinks Take your lawn chair and enjoy all the activities,
says Special Events Director for the city Christy Conner. National Night Out, usually, held at Patriots Park, is moved to the city’s See NIGHT OUT, Page 7A
Restraining order extends filing and petition deadlines A temporary restraining order filed by school board incumbent Kathy Falls through attorney Paul Ditz will allow unaffiliated voters in Cleveland County to file for school board using the same deadlines as municipal races. Superior Court Judge Robert Sumner signed the order last Thursday morning that extends the filing period for the November election
Block Party Thursday A Block Party Bash, a Main Street special event, will be held Thursday, July 27, from 6-9 p.m. in downtown Kings Mountain. “This will be a great time for merchants to show off and promote their business or service,’’ said Main Street Director Jan Harris. Booths can be set up on W. Gold Street between Battleground Avenue and Cherokee Street from 5-6 p.m. this Thursday and the public is invited from 6-9 p.m. Mark Blanton will be DJ for the event. Call the Main Street Office at 704-730-2197 for more information about setting up your exhibits.
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to August 1 and extends the deadline to collect 4 percent of registered voters’ signatures (2,535) on a petition to Sept. 22. Falls, who has served on the school board two terms, is registered as unaffiliated. She obtained the petition paperwork from the board of elections to appear on the ballot as unaffiliated and is collecting signatures. Senate Bill 253, which
was ratified June 29, changed school board elections in nine counties, including Cleveland, from nonpartisan to partisan which means a candidate’s political affiliation must be disclosed on the ballot. The bill goes into effect for eight counties in 2018 but for Cleveland County it goes into effect at the November 7 election. Falls said the N. C. Board of Elections interpretation of
the bill was that candidates would have needed to file their petitions by June 30, giving them less than 24 hours to collect the necessary signatures. The declaring of a political party would have had to be done 90 days before the candidate filing opened. The Cleveland County Board of Elections on July 1 voted to apply NC General See RESTRAINING, Page 7A
City’s Gas pipeline work 90 percent complete Nick Hendricks, the city’s assistant city manager/energy director, said that over the last three years the city has identified and repaired several casing shortage issues in gas pipelines. The work being done on Gold Street is the last known casing shortage issue. The city contracted with Dawn Development Company Inc. to install a new natural gas 6 inch steel pipeline from a point in front of the Gentle Moon Restaurant to a point near the intersection of Gold and Cansler Streets. That is why the street has been closed.
Through yearly federal compliance inspections, the City of Kings Mountain’s Natural Gas system owns and operates many natural gas casings that are located under highways and railroads. These casings provide an avenue for a natural gas pipeline to run through, while being protected with electrical DC current called cathodic protection as well as the pipeline itself. All casings are steel pipe and all pipelines that travel through the casing are also steel pipe. Per Federal requirements these steel casings and pipelines must maintain
separation with spacers to eliminate the potential of a DC short. When the current is disrupted pipe corrosion will take place, thus creating a potentially unsafe situation. Hendricks said 90 percent of all work has been completed on Gold Street between Cherokee and Battleground, as well as in Patriots Park. The only thing left on the Cherokee Street side is welding the new pipeline to the existing pipeline. This is scheduled for some time the week of July 31. Until then the portion of the street will be opened and closed See PIPELINE, Page 7A
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liked to read, garden BESSEMER CITY Annemarie Katharina Philbeck, 80, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away July 20, 2017 at Caromont Healthcare Systems, Gastonia, NC. Born in Miltenberg Germany, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Karl Glaab and Louise Anna Haag Glaab. She was also preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Lee Philbeck, Jr., daughter Susan Ellen Haney and brother Martin Haag. Her passions were reading, gardening and spending time with her family. She was a spinner in the textile industry and retired from Parkdale Mill. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Lee Philbeck, Bessemer City,
Charles Phillip Dye Sr. KINGS MOUNTAIN - Charles Phillip Dye Sr., 84, of Kings Mountain, went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2017, at Carolinas Medical Center Main, Charlotte. He was born March 21, 1933, in Cleveland County, son of the late Sam Coleman Dye and Emma Go-
NC; son, Thomas Marten Philbeck and wife Sherry, Blacksburg, SC; daughters, Patricia Anne Philbeck, Bessemer City, Rebecca Lynn Lysek and husband, Frank, Gastonia; Kathleen Louise Adair, Bessemer City; and Barbara Varner and husband, Anthony Scott, Cowpens, SC.; sister, Berta Rosalina Shutzer of, Aiken SC; 12 grandchildren: Christy Jones, Rachel Anthony, Christopher Lee Philbeck, Ryan Weston Haney, Joshua Adam Black, Erica Danielle Black, Nicholas Craig Black, Devon Thomas Lysek, Jennifer Marie Ross, Matthew Allen Adair, Melanie Ann McGahee, and Michelle Lynn Varner; and 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral service was conducted Monday, July 24, 2017 at 7 p.m. Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home in Kings Mountain. The family received friends from 5:30-6:45 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals. com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
forth Dye. A memorial service was held 3 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, officiated by the Rev. Ricky Bracket. Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. Online condolences may be sent to greenefuneral.com
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Bowers charged, 4 suspects wanted in drug round-up Cleveland County Sheriff’s officers arrested Loretta Philbeck Bowers, 46, 403 York Road, Kings Mountain, in Week 18 of the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office annual drug round-up operation “Spring Clean 3.0.’’ Bowers was charged with possession with intent to sell/ deliver Lorazepam; sell/deliver Lorazepam. Four suspects, all from Kings Mountain, have outstanding warrants but have not yet been located this week. They are: James William Smith Jr., 38, 533 Belvedere Circle, Kings Mountain, possession with intent to sell/deliver Cocaine; sell/deliver Cocaine; conspire to sell/deliver Cocaine, two counts. Catherine McDaniel Boone, 40, 301 Fairdale St., Kings Mountain, posses-
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sion with intent to sell/deliver Methamphetamine, two counts; sell/deliver Methamphetamine two counts; and possession of Methamphetamine. Crystal Starlene Hayes, 40, 604 Mauney Avenue, Kings Mountain, possession with intent to sell/deliver Vyvance, two counts; sell/ deliver Vyvance, two counts; possession with intent to sell/ deliver Lorazepam; sell/deliver Lorazepam. Nickie Lee Hayes Jr, 45, 604 Mauney Ave., Kings
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Mountain, possession with intent to sell/deliver Vyvance; sell/deliver Vyvance; conspire to sell/deliver Vyvance. “The Sheriff’s Office will continue to make drug investigations a high priority,’’ says Sheriff Alan Norman. He added, “Statistics have shown for years that drug use leads to other crimes, in particular breaking and entering and larcenies, where users have to steal to fund their habit. ‘’
“The violence associated with drug dealing is also a huge concern of mine, and those dealers who possess guns during drug transactions will be a very high priority,’’ said Norman. Norman said the Sheriff’s Office takes complaints of drug sells very seriously and requests that anyone with information on drug dealers in their neighborhood contact the Vice/Narcotics Division at 704-484-4987.
threw a chair through the windshield of his 2005 Nissan. JULY 23: A resident of Orr Terrace reported a break-in and damage to a back door and panel.
rail traveling a distance of 213 feet on I-85 North. Cleveland County EMS transported Porter to the hospital. Property damage was estimated at $20,000. JULY 18: Officer D. K. Davis said that a 17-year-old female, operating a 2006 Pontiac, backed into a parked 2006 Nissan owned by Kandy Reyes Martinez, Shelby, in the parking lot of Tom’s Family Mart. Property damage was estimated at $1800. JULY 18: Officer Stephen Skinner said that Leanne Sanders, 204 S. Roxford Road, was backing from a parking space at 1011 Shelby Road and hit a 2013 Honda operated by Varshaben Jashubhai Patel, 408 Wintergreen Court. Property damage was minor. JULY 20: Officer Jonathan Price cited Eric Authur Brown with failure to maintain lane control after the Freightliner 2014 he was operating veered into the right lane of the US 74 Bypass resulting in the 2013 Toyota driven by Courtney Williams, Belmont, going off the road. Property damage was minor. JULY 20: Officer Marquis Shon Macopson charged Justin Lee McLean of Concord with impaired driving and open container in passenger area of his 2004 Honda. Traveling west on Shelby road, McLean drove off the road and hit a cement land marker coming to rest on top of the land marker. Macopson said the driver was also intoxicated. There was only slight damage to the vehicle. JULY 21: Officer Stephen Skinner said that a 2011 Ford operated by Stacey Ball, 102 El Bethel Road, struck a 2012 BMW operated by Denise Montgomery, 2047 Bethlehem Road No. A. The accident happened at the intersection of US 74 Business and Deal Street. There was only very slight damage to the two vehicles. JULY 22: Officer Josh Bryant said that Michael Hall, 419 S. Cherokee St., operating a 2017 Honda, reached down to grab his cell phone, his car went left of center and struck a 2010 Nissan operated by Taylor Knight, 130 Park Grace Road. The accident happened on Falls Street. Minor damage was reported.
■ POLICE ARRESTS JULY 17: Tammie Lynn Taylor, 27, 415 Fulton St., larceny by employee, felony, $5,000 unsecured bond. JULY 18: Donnie Ray Cobb, 42, 112 Water Oak St., driving while license revoked. $500 secured bond. JULY 19: Kelvin Barnwell Jacobs, 46, 305 Campbell Circle, failure to comply (monies), $510 secured bond. JULY 19: Ryan Casey Cogdell, 26, 120 Silver Fox Lane, carrying concealed weapon, impeding flow of traffic, intoxicated and disruptive, $2500 secured bond. JULY 20: Justin Lee Mclean, 25, Concord, possession open container in passenger area, DWI, $2500 unsecured bond. JULY 20: Ricky Kenneth White, 56, Grover, communicating threats, criminal summons. JULY 22: Hannah Elizabeth Welch, 29, possession methamphetamine, felony, possession marijuana, no bond. JULY 22: Daniel Lee Conner, 28, Lincolnton, second degree trespassing, $1,000 secured bond. JULY 22: Norma Beck Barrett, 57, 133 Tiara Drive, Trailer 13, DWI, $2500 secured bond. JULY 22: Damesha Joan Whitesides, 24, 907 Boyce Street, two counts possession marijuana, simple possession, $915.secured bond, order for arrest by warrant. JULY 24: Donnie Ray Cobb, 42, 112 Water Oak Street, driving while license revoked, $500 secured bond. CITATIONS JULY 15: Bert Timothy Hamrick, 39, Maiden, fictitious tag, no current vehicle inspection. JULY 15: Preston Emery Grant, 22, Shelby, no vehicle insurance, no vehicle registration. JULY 15: Corey Allen Cook, 21, 112 Cindy Lane, failure to decrease speed to avoid accident. JULY 15: Tracey Lee Herron, 35, Blacksburg, SC, revoked driver’s license. JULY 15: Toryan Vinh, 23, Columbus, Ohio, speeding. JULY 15: Marcia Carson Finney, 38, 314 Grice St., fictitious tag, no liability insurance. JULY 15: Crissy Lee Burns, 35, Gaffney, SC, no operator’s license. JULY 15: Roman Darius Scott Byers, 18, 304 Branchwood Circle, possession drug paraphernalia. JULY 15: Lynnette Damaris Strauss, 46, Monroe, fictitious tag, no vehicle inspection. JULY 16: Antonio Antwan McClain, 34, 303 Campbell Circle, stop sign violation, revoked driver’s license. JULY 16: Octavius Darius Watkins, 48, 208 Branchwood Circle, expired tag. JULY 16: Amelia Adams,
35, 612 Charles St., Apt. 95, revoked tag, no vehicle insurance. JULY 16: Kimberly Featherstone, 45, 2530 Oak Grove Road, expired tag. JULY 16: Dana Rose Clarrocchi, 27, Uniontown, PA, speeding. JULY 16: John Kyle Beerman, 22, Nashville, TN., speeding. JULY 20: Tuttanon Tiger Chanpeng, 18, Matthews, speeding, no operator’s license. JULY 20: Rosalyn Moore Higgs, 60, Shelby, speeding. JULY 20: Linda Estes Johns, 111 High Ridge Court Trailer 8, possession of drug paraphernalia. JULY 20: Bobbie Brooks Featherstone, 60, Gastonia, expired tag, no current vehicle inspection. JULY 20: Eric Authur Brown, 54, Fayetteville, failure to maintain lane control. JULY 20: Gloria Jean Walker, 200 Jim Patterson Road Unit 5, possession drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance Alprazolam JULY 21: Shiniah Dajal Allen, 19, Gastonia speeding. JULY 21: Harlee Jade Treadway, 22, 312 Brice St., no rear lamps on vehicle, revoked license. JULY 22: Ann Lin Chen, 70, 405 Garrison Dr., speeding. JULY 22: Elizabeth Oliver, 57, 1132 Oak Grove Road, speeding. INCIDENTS July 8: A resident of Charlotte reported a lost or stolen tag on East King Street. JULY 15: A resident of Shelby reported theft of an I phone. JULY 18: A resident of Lincolnton reported that his 2005 Nissan was broken into on Gantt Street and the car battery, radio head unit and wallet with ID papers was taken. JULY 19: City of Kings Mountain, 1013 Piedmont Ave., reported damage to a light pole at 129 E. Mountain Street estimated at $1,000. JULY 20: Silver Express, 501 E. King St., reported shoplifting of cigarettes. JULY 20: A resident of Dick Elam Road reported theft of rods and reels valued at over $600. JULY 21: A resident of Cherokee Street reported theft of keys with key ring JULY 22: A resident of W. Gold Street said that someone
WRECKS JULY 14: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Jerlan Suarez, 525 Belvedere Circle, backed into a parking stall at 409 E. King Street and hit an unoccupied parked 1998 Dodge owned by Jamie Sisk of Lincolnton. Property damages were estimated at $4500. JULY 15: Officer Buddy Black cited Tracey Lee Herron of Blacksburg, SC with revoked driver’s license after a wreck involving her 2005 Chrysler and a FRHT truck operated by Courtney Young of Sugar Land, TX. Property damages were estimated at $6,000. JULY 15: Officer H.W. Carpenter cited Corey Allen Cook, 112 Cindy Lane, with failure to decrease speed after a wreck involving his 1996 Honda and a 2012 Ford operated by Edward Gazell of Long Beach, MS. The accident happened on E Gold Street at the traffic signal where Gazell had stopped for a red light. Property damage was estimated at $12,000. JULY 15: Officer Marquis Shon Macopson said that Rachel Thomas of Gastonia, operating a 2003 GMC, backed into a parked 2006 Cadillac owned by Dorotha Graham of Grover, in the parking lot at Walmart on Shelby Road. Property damage was slight. JULY 17: Officer Stephen Skinner said that vehicles operated by Brent Alexander of Charlotte, driving a commercial vehicle, and Rajwant Kaur of Gastonia, driving a Ford, collided in the intersection of North Cansler and King Streets as both drivers turned left onto US 74 Business. Estimated damage was $1,000 damage to the Ford JULY 18: Officer D. K. Davis said that Markell Porter, 115 S. Gaston St., operating a 2005 GMC, struck a pothole he always tried to miss on Woodlake Parkway. He lost control of the vehicle, struck an embankment and fence, flipped onto the top and slid to a guard
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CONCEPTUAL PHOTO – This is a conceptual photo of what the new Amphitheatre roof will look like in Patriots Park. Laminated wooden beams are proposed for the building which city officials are hoping will be completed for Beach Blast in late August. Photos by MAYOR SCOTT NEISLER
Southern Arts Society is planning two weeks of artsy fun this summer. Art Camp begins July 31 through August 4 for ages 6-10 and August 7-11 for ages 11-14. Time is 10 a.m.12 noon each. Cost is $30 per student. Sign up for the classes by calling 704-739-5585 and drop in at the Southern Arts Society at the Depot to pay and reserve your spot. Southern Arts Society (SASi) Gift Shop & Gallery is located at 301 N. Piedmont Ave. at the intersection of Piedmont and Battleground Avenues in the historic Southern Railway Depot.
(Ed. Note – A headline error in last week’s Herald gave the wrong date of opening. The festival opens Wednesday, July 26 at 7 p.m. and underway also Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Joy Theatre. You can get the complete schedule online at www.ccartscouncil.org or realtoreelfest.com. See the feature page in this week’s Herald for more about the festival.) This year’s Real to Reel festival is co-sponsored by Kings Mountain Little Theatre, The Historic Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority and the Broadcast Film Critics Association. Forty-eight films from all over the U. S. and 30 different countries will be showcased during the fourday event including 10 from North Carolina. Mayor Scott Neisler has been projectionist for the event for at least 10 years and he said that last year’s event attracted a film maker from Israel as well as other distant film makers who came to the festival. New this year is Real to Reel Kids Fest sponsored by KidSenses Children’s Interactive Museum. This special screening on Saturday morning at 10 a.m will feature films made for Kids and films made by Kids Special concessions for kids will include Cotton Candy and Candy Apples plus all the traditional “movie food favorites”. Tickets are $4 in advance and $5 at the door, for this screening; children 12 and under are free. The Real to Reel Film Festival offers a forum for independent film, video, and multimedia artists to showcase their talents and garner award winning name recognition. The screenings will take place in the beautiful Joy Performance Center, 202 S. Railroad Ave. in Kings Mountain, July 26-29. Advance tickets, $8 per session or a Festival pass for $35 may be purchased at the Arts Council, 111 S. Washington St., Shelby or on-
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line at www.realtoreelfest. com. Ticket prices at the door are $10 per session or a Festival pass for $40, children ages 12 and under are admitted free. A VIP Pass ($50) which includes special seating in the balcony of Joy with comfy chairs and tables, food and drink server, one complimentary drink per night, free popcorn throughout the festival is also available. The screenings will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings plus the 10 a.m. Kids Fest and a 1 p.m. Saturday matinee. Real to Reel is a competitive film festival with monetary awards presented to the winners in both the professional and amateur categories. The Best of Show Award will be $1,000. The professional winners will receive a $500 award. Amateur winners will receive a $250 award and the Best of North Carolina Award $300. Audience members will be allowed to vote on their favorite film by filmmakers from around the world each night with one winner selected at the end of the festival. . You might be one of the first to see a future Oscar winning film! Returning again this year is the silent auction, which runs during the festival. Items such as scripts from movies, trips to famous movie locations, movie passes and lots of other fun and unique movie memorabilia will all be available to the highest bidder at the end of the festival. There will also be Question/Answer sessions with all visiting filmmakers and special giveaways throughout the festival. Everyone is invited to attend the wrap-party and awards presentation after the final film on Saturday night July 29th. Some of the films are of a mature theme and parents are encouraged to call the Arts Council if they have questions or concerns. For more information on any of the activities associated with Real to Reel or the complete schedule of the 48 films that will screen this year please call the Arts Council at 704-484-2787 or visit the website www.realtoreelfest.com.
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Real to Reel returns to KM July 26-29 When you think of film festivals, Cannes or Sundance may come to mind. But Cleveland County residents can boast about their own film festival, one that has been going strong for 18 years – Kings Mountain’s Real to Reel International Film Festival, taking place this year July 26-29, 2017 at the Joy Performance Center, 202 S. Railroad Ave., Kings Mountain. “The Real to Reel Film Festival’s mission is to offer a forum for independent film, video and multimedia artists to showcase their talents and garner awardwinning name recognition,” says Shearra Miller, president of the Cleveland County Arts Council. The festival will feature films of all genres from 30 different countries and from all over the U.S., including 10 from North Carolina. “Real to Reel is a competitive film festival with monetary awards presented to the winners in both the professional and amateur categories,” says Miller. The The Joy Performance Center in Kings prestigious “Best of Show Award” earns Mountain will host the Real to Reel Festival. $1,000. Professional winners receive a Saturday morning, July 29, 2017, at 10 $500 award, while amateur winners will a.m. win $250. The “Best of North Carolina “It will feature films made for kids and Award” is worth $300. by kids,” says Miller. Special concessions “Audience members will be allowed to will include cotton candy and candy apples vote on their favorite film each night with plus all the traditional “movie food favorone winner selected at the end of the fesites.” Tickets for the Kids Fest are free for tival,” says Miller. children 12 and under and $4 in advance New this year to the festival is the and $5 at the door for everyone else. “Real to Reel Kids Fest” sponsored by One popular feature of the festival KidSenses Children’s Interactive Museum. is the silent auction, which will feature This special screening will take place on
Filmmaker Rob Underhill answers audience questions during the Q&A after his film “No Child” at last year’s festival. items such as scripts from movies, trips to famous movie locations, movie passes and unique movie memorabilia. “All of these – and more – will be available to the highest bidder at the end of the festival,” says Miller. Question/ Answer sessions with all visiting filmmakers and special giveaways will also be held throughout the festival. For more information about ticket prices or about any of the activities associated with Real to Reel, or to view the complete schedule of the 48 films that will screen this year, call the Arts Council at 704-4842787 or visit the website The silent auction. www.realtoreelfest.com.
Linda Pandolph (third from right), executive producer of the 2016“Best of Fest” film, “Last Man Club,” receives her award during the wrap party last year.
Concessions will be available throughout the festival.
AT&T Launches Fixed Wireless Internet access in rural Cleveland County s AT&T launched Fixed Wireless Internet in rural and underserved parts of Cleveland County and North Carolina. From left, are Rep. Kelly Hastings, state Senator Warren Daniel, Carlos E. Sanchaz, state director of external affairs for A&T North Carolina and Bill Watson, President of the Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce. (Special to the Herald) AT&T* Fixed Wireless Internet is now available for rural and underserved locations in parts of Cleveland County. Joined by state and local leaders, AT&T announced that residents of Lawndale and other Cleveland County areas are included in the initial rural and underserved locations in North Carolina to which AT&T has extended Fixed Wireless Internet as part of its FCC Connect America Fund commitment. As a part of this commitment, we plan to reach over 400,000 locations by the end of 2017, and over 1.1 million locations by 2020. “More and more, whether you are in urban
or rural areas, high-speed connectivity is vital,” said NC House Speaker Tim Moore. “I am excited to see this newly available service bringing needed connectivity to our rural communities in Cleveland County and across the state. Announcements like this underline the importance of policies which encourage ongoing private investment in the networks which deliver advanced technologies to North Carolinians.” “AT&T plans to reach over 13,000 locations with this technology across North Carolina by 2020, and with this initial offering, Fixed Wireless Internet is available today in parts of rural communities throughout the state. “Access to high speed internet has consistently been identified as a key need by business owners and potential entrepreneurs and a priority for our elected officials,” said Bill Watson, President of the Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce. “In addition, Cleveland County has recently been recognized as a Certified Entrepreneurial Commu-
nity, confirming our commitment to supporting and encouraging the development of small businesses. This new service will only enhance our reputation as a business-friendly area and we greatly appreciate this announcement by AT&T.” “The nearly 6,500 men and women who work for AT&T and call North Carolina home, are proud to work with our local, state and federal leadership to provide the connectivity that North Carolina’s residents and businesses demand,” said Carlos E. Sanchez, state director of external affairs for AT&T North Carolina. “Through this innovative service, we are working to close the connectivity gap in North Carolina.” Fixed Wireless Internet service delivers a home internet connection with download speeds of at least 10Mbps. The connection comes from a wireless tower to a fixed antenna on customers’ homes or businesses. This is an efficient way to deliver high-quality internet to customers in rural and underserved areas.
From left to right: Rep. Kelly Hastings; state Sen. Warren Daniel; Carlos E. Sanchez, state director of external affairs for AT&T North Carolina; Bill Watson, President of the Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce.
AT&T presentation features meeting The Certified Entrepreneurial Community (CEC) Service Provider Network held its quarterly meeting Wednesday, July 19 at the LeGrand Center. A special presentation by AT&T was an explanation of the Fixed Wireless Internet service launched
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■ MEDITATION
In the Valley of Decision By PASTOR DOUG ALLEN
Penley’s Chapel Church Joel 3:14 “Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision!’’ Everybody has to face the decision-making process on almost a daily basis. Some are boring, monotonous choices such as where to eat lunch. (Oh boy!) Others are more exciting such as where to go to college or maybe where to purchase a home. Others are even more serious like whether or not to have the chemotherapy treatments. In short, the Valley of Decision is sometimes not such a wonderful place to be. Since we are all going to
wind up there sooner or later perhaps it would be wise to determine sooner rather than later how we are going to make the journey through the valley more tolerable. Don’t you agree? Some would say that since multitudes have been there maybe there will be many to seek counsel from. That is true. Good counsel from a trustworthy counselor is always a good idea. After all, you can’t be the first person to have experienced the particular problem you are going through. Others may steer you “to do the research.” Go on-line and see what you can find. There must be a wealth of information on your circumstances
there. At the risk of sounding like a preacher, may I suggest that the first stop one should make in the Valley of Decision is the prayer station. When you are resting at the prayer station you are insulated from all the noise and clamor of those who would be shouting well-meaning advice at you without knowing what is happening within you. Friends and even relatives often make judgments by looking on the outside without having a clue as to what really resides on the inside. Proverbs 3:5 instructs us to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart. And do not lean
on your own understanding.” The last time I checked the Lord was a pretty smart fellow. He knows exactly what you are feeling, thinking and experiencing. He also knows where you are at and when you are ready to move on and when you are ready to stay just where you are. After all, the decision belongs to you and God and no one else. Big decisions should not be rushed. If you choose the wrong place to eat lunch, big deal You can correct that tomorrow. But if you choose the wrong mate, that is not so easy to undo. Blessed be the name of The Lord.
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■ CHURCH BRIEFS El Bethel Breakfast El Bethel United Methodist Church will serve country breakfast Saturday, Aug. 4, from 6:30-10 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. Baked goods will also be available.
The Wards in concert July 30 The Wards of Asheville will be in concert Sunday, July 30 at 6 p.m. at Westover Baptist Church, 114 Westover Drive. Refreshments will be served after the service. Everyone welcome.
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Church Service Directory Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007 Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716 The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street 828-381-4777
127 Countryside Rd., Kings Mountain KINGS MOUNTAIN Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406 Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075 Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Avenue 704-739-6811 Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Road 704-739-6711 Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354 Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160
Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516 Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354 New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507 New Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606 New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128 New Life Family Worship Center 428 Oak Grove Road 704-739-9371
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Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070
Oak Grove Baptist Church 1022 Oak Grove Road 704-739-4833
Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580
Oak View Baptist Church 1517 York Road 704-739-7831
Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd.
Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852 Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826 Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398 Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue
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Carolina Praise and Worship Center 201 N. Main Street 704-937-7541 First Apostolic Church of Blacksburgs 205 E. Cherokee St. Blacksburg, SC 864-839-1873 WACO New Testament Missionary Baptist Church 2103 Capernium Rd
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■ LIFESTYLES
(Ed. Note – The recipes in today’s cooking column come from ‘’Presbyterian Delights,’’ a cookbook published by Shelby Presbyterian Church.)
MR. AND MRS. GERALD LOVELACE .. celebrate 60th wedding anniversary
60th wedding anniversary celebrated by Gerald and Sonyia Lovelace Sonyia and Gerald Lovelace celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary July 15 at a reception from 7-9 p.m. at American Legion Post 155 ballroom in Kings Mountain. The party was hosted by their daughters, Terri Lovelace Bell and husband, Garry, and Deana Lovelace Kramer and her husband, Ron, and the Lovelace eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Over 200 guests attended the party. Sonyia Goforth and Gerald Lovelace were married July 20,1957 at a 4 p.m. cer-
emony at First Presbyterian Church in Kings Mountain. Rev. P. D. Patrick officiated the ceremony. Sonyia is the daughter of the late Herman and Hilda Goforth of Kings Mountain. She retired from Dicey Fabrics in Shelby where she was employed in customer service. Gerald is the son of the late Zeno and Eunice Lovelace of Kings Mountain and retired from Schneider National Trucking of Charlotte where he worked as a dispatcher. Tables, overlaid with white cloths and teal rib-
bon, were decorated with white lanterns and candles surrounded with pink carnations, pink roses, statice and greenery. Crystal vases held white hydrangeas at tables where a lifetime of pictures was displayed for guests to enjoy and reminisce. Heavy horsdouvres were served with punch. Christine Baynard and Rose Toney assisted in serving refreshments. A wedding picture of the couple was prominently displayed on an easel where they posed for pictures taken by family members and guests.
Whitney Davis Earns National Certification Whitney Davis, a 2012 honor graduate of Kings Mountain High School, recently earned her National Certification in Therapeutic Recreation. She graduated with Magnum Cum Laude honors and received her BS degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Winston-Salem State University on May 19. While pursuing her undergraduate degree, she was on the Dean’s List for a total of seven semesters with a cumulative GPA of 3.5. Whitney is the daughter of Ricky and Cheryl Leach-Davis of Kings Mountain. She is the granddaughter of Goldie Leach Russell and the late Gary Russell, also of Kings Mountain, and the late Sandy and Linda Gordon of Bessemer City. She has one brother, Torez Leach of Hickory.
COUNTRY HAM Jessie Ogburn Scrub and soak ham for 24 hours. Seal totally in foil after adding 3 cups pineapple juice and 2 cups of water (or 5 cups of any liquid). Put fat side down. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Put ham In and bake for 45 minutes. Do not open door. Leave for 3 hours. Then preheat 400 degrees again. When oven is hot, cook another
45 minutes. Do not open oven door for 12 hours or overnight. OVEN BBQ CHICKEN Jerry Dail Chicken pieces Flour Salt and pepper ¾ cup melted butter Paprika SAUCE ½ cup tomato catsup ½ cup water 1 teaspoon dry mustard ½ teaspoon red pepper ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon garlic powder Little sugar to taste ½ teaspoon vinegar Shake chicken pieces in bag with flour and salt and pepper. Place in casserole. Pour ¾ cup melted butter over chicken. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until tender. Sprinkle paprika over chicken, then turn pieces. Pour the barbecue sauce over chicken and return to oven for 10-15 minutes. FISH FANTASTIC Nancy Arrowood For each serving, place in aluminum foil: ½ small onion, chopped Flounder filet Seasoned salt and
pepper Chopped fresh dill Chopped parsley ¼ cup water 2 tablespoons butter Close foil tightly. Steam in 375-degree oven for 20 minutes. Drain. Sprinkle fish with Parmesan cheese and with foil open, broil until golden brown COCONUT POUND CAKE Josie Bowles 1 cup butter or margarine ½ cup shortening 3 cups sugar 6 eggs 1 teaspoon almond flavoring 1 teaspoon coconut flavoring 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1 can coconut (3 ½ ounce) Cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs one at a time, beating well after each Add flavorings. Alternately add flour and milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in coconut. Spoon batter into a greased tube pan or Bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour and 15 minutes.
Mended Hearts recently received the President’s Cup at the recent National Mended Hearts convention at Gaylord Opryland Hotel. The eight delegates, above, represented the chapter at the meeting.
GRADUATES - Whitney Davis receives her BS degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Winston-Salem State University from Chancellor Elwood Robinson. She also recently earned her national certification in Therapeutic Recreation.
Wilson Moore serves as NC House Page RALEIGH – Wilson Moore, a student at Cleveland Early College High School, recently served as a Page for the North Carolina House of Representatives. He is the son of Tim Moore and Julie Moore. He was sponsored by his father Speaker Tim Moore (R), Cleveland. Mr. Moore was appointed and introduced to the Members of the House during session. The North Carolina House Page Program offers a unique and firsthand experience to students from across the state. Each year, the program provides a captivating in-
FROZEN CRANBERRY SALAD Mildred Stuart 2 3-ounce packages cream cheese 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sugar 1 9 ounces can crushed pineapple 1 can whole cranberry sauce ½ cup nuts 1 cup whipped cream or small carton whipped topping Blend together cream cheese, mayonnaise and sugar. Drain pineapple and add to mixture. Blend in cranberry sauce, nuts and whipped cream. Pout into loaf pan which has been lined with Saran Wrap. Freeze. To serve, lift out in wrap and slice.
sight into government by connecting students with elected leaders of North Carolina. Pages are given the opportunity to observe North Carolina lawmakers, lobbyists, staff, and constituents working together in the legislative process. The Pages witness and learn how a bill becomes a law, the structure of state government, and the legislative process. House Pages attend session and committee meetings each day. House Pages are also given the opportunity to provide office assistance to members and staff of the House of Representatives.
Hospice benefit
Plans are underway by Hospice Cleveland County for the annual chicken dinner which supports the general operations of Hospice. Free business delivery for orders of 10 or more are available for advanced purchases and sponsorship opportunities available by calling 704-7513573. The Hospice dinner will include ½ chicken prepared by Doug Fortenberry, slaw, pickles, baked beans, rolls and dessert for $12 a plate. Tickets may be purchased at the Hospice Administration Building, The Hospice Store or online at www.hospicecares.cc. Dinners may be picked up on Friday, Oct. 27 from 4-7 p.m. at drive-through at the American Red Cross building, 1333 Fallston Road in Shelby or Testa Family Hospice House, 322 Kings Mountain Boulevard, Kings Mountain.
Mended Hearts grabs top national award Eight delegates from Mended Hearts Chapter 379 of Gastonia accepted the coveted “President’s Cup” as the most outstanding large chapter in the nation. The members were recognized for their implementation of national programs, community involvement, member participation and exceptional service to heart patients. The award was presented by National President Donnette Smith and recognized all the members of Chapter 379. Last year the Gastonia chapter received the 2016 Regional Award of Excellence and Carolyn Hayes was honored with the Regional Excellence award for visiting chair. The national convention is held annually and this year was held at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tn. The more than 200 chapters and national officials serve almost 500 hospitals nationally and representatives go to the convention to network and to hear the latest developments and newest innovations in heart health as well as cutting-edge technology. Mended Hearts of Gastonia serves the patients of Caromont Regional Medical
Center and has made over 11,500 patient visits since its founding in late 2011. Chapter meetings are held the sec-
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The old Kings Mountain Manufacturing Plant and Pauline Store mill villages can be seen in this photo prior to 1938. Photo courtesy Millican’s History Museum
Pieces of Kings Mountain History facturing. In the 1970’s all these houses were demolished. If you check Google Earth, you can still see the faint remnants of the old road in the vacant lot beside the mill. History is all around us, if we only look for it. Sometimes we find it where we might expect, in our homes, neighborhoods, newspapers, libraries, museums, and community archives. But, sometimes we find farther away. Were it not for my cousin, I wouldn’t have learned about the Millican’s Pictorial History Museum. And were it not for Allen Millican, I may
have never seen this photo. So, keep an eye out for history, even in places you don’t expect to find it. When you find that interesting or illusive artifact, be sure to share it with folks who can appreciate it. For a moment, they can be transported to a place in time that now exists only in their memory. 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.”
Most of you know I grew-up on Gantt Street and spent most of my LORETTA childhood COZART in the area around the Pauline Mill Village. I enjoy learning the history of this place that is so familiar, especially when I find new and interesting tidbits and artifacts. I have learned that a place can change dramatically in a short period of time. When I was growing-up, the neighborhood seemed quiet and peaceful to me. But, my parents sheltered us from many
things, so my perception might not be completely accurate. Readers have shared that in the 1940’s the area was called “the western front” and we had bars in several of the storefronts lining Piedmont Avenue. We had restaurants, shoe shops, butchers, grocers, mercantile shops, cleaners, and even television repair. We had most everything anyone needed. Sadly, for me, I couldn’t find many good photos of the neighborhood. That is, until last week. A cousin from Lowell sent me a link to Millican’s Pictorial History Museum in Belmont.
To my surprise, they had a photo of my old neighborhood. I poured over the image online and recognized many of the houses. But, I had to buy a physical copy to get a better look. My house wasn’t visible in this photo; it had been built in 1935 but was just out of frame. I could see neighbor’s houses and a good portion of both Kings Mountain Manufacturing and Pauline Store mill villages. I could even see the Community Grocery, located at the corner of Gantt and Walker Streets, that burned in 1938, resulting in a big court case that
lasted over a year. Identifying that store helped me determine the photo was taken prior to 1938. The pathway that cut diagonally through the 500 block of Piedmont Avenue existed early in the neighborhoods development. Friends and I took that same path to school in 1972. Until the Wesleyan Methodist Church bought the property, everyone in the neighborhood took that shortcut. I vaguely remember Poplar Court, with its iconic water tower. I have been told that many folks rented homes there when they first went to work for Kings Mountain Manu-
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neighborhoods to engage in stronger relationships with each other and with the local law enforcement partners. The goal is to heighten crime-prevention awareness, build support and participation in local anti-crime programs and most importantly send a message that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
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From Page 1A walking track due to construction of an amphitheater underway at Patriots Park. National Night Out is an annual event designed to strengthen communities by encouraging
From Page 1A periodically as needed. There will be natural gas connectivity procedures completed at the intersections of Railroad and W. Gold and W. Gold and Battleground, that is also associated with this project. It is projected that the entire process for this project will be completed by August 11.
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Gaston County Parks and Recreation will be hosting a Family Fun Night Carnival on Friday, July 28, as part of National Parks and Recreation Month. The Carnival will be held from 6-9p.m. at Dallas Park. Highlights of the event include, rides provided by R&D Amuse-
ments, games, bouncy house, music, funnel cakes, cotton candy, fried Oreos, shaved ice, and ice cream. Admission to the event is free. Unlimited ride wristbands will be $12 at the gate or $10 in advance. Advance wristbands can be purchased at Gaston County Parks &
Recreation office. For additional information contact Gaston County Parks & Recreation at 704-922-2164 or visit the County’s website at www.gastongov.com. Gaston County strives to make its programs, services, and activities accessible to all.
RESTRAINING
which Wayne King is chairman, H. Allen Langley is secretary and Douglas Sharp is member. The suit filed against the elections board by Falls ensures that if the Legislature takes no action to alter the bill when they return to session Aug. 3 to reflect the terms of the order that Falls will have her name on the ballot after she requires the necessary signatures. Wayne King, chairman of the county board of elections, said in a letter under date of July 11,” that if a registered voter wishes to file without declaring their party affiliation, or is an unaffiliated voter, they may open a petition to have their name included on the ballot. The candidate would need to pay the appropriate filing fee and begin petition process. That process includes collecting signatures from 4% of the registered voters in Cleveland County (2,535 signatures) NCGS 163-296. The Cleveland Board of
Elections recognizes this general statute does apply to odd numbered year elections and has unanimously agreed that the statute should apply to the 2017 election cycle for the Cleveland County Board of Education, making the due date of the completed petition Sept. 22, 2017 (12 noon on the Friday preceding the 7th Saturday before the election NCGS 163296.’’ King said that candidates seeking to become a qualified write-in for the Cleveland County Board of Education must collect signatures of 100 registered voters by Aug. 9, 2017 (90 days before the general election NCGS 163-123(3). Said King, “The Cleveland County Board of Elections is dedicated to conducting fair and equitable elections. It recognizes that this solution is temporary and pending any additional legislation that could be passed in the next session of the legislature.”
From Page 1A Statute 163-296 to this elections cycle, which applies the deadline for municipal elections to the school board race, according to a news release from the board. That statute allows for cities who conduct partisan elections a process to ensure unaffiliated voters the opportunity to have their name included on the ballot. The Cleveland County Board of Elections extended the deadline for the required 4% of the county’s registered voters’ signatures to September 22 by applying this law to the election cycle, the news release stated. “The temporary restraining order affirms the board of elections action and extends the filing period until Aug. 1 at noon. The court will review this matter via a hearing on July 31, 2017,’’ according to the release from the board of elections of
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TOO MUCH SYLVIA, one of the four bands booked by the City of Kings Mountain for Beach Blast on August 26.
City books ‘Too Much Civil Air Patrol programs Sylvia’ for Beach Blast Cadet Ryan Buckton hands out information on Operation Gratitude.
planned for youth The Shelby Civil Air Patrol has two exciting events coming up in August for youth (12 and up) and adults who would like to participate and learn more about the Civil Air Patrol program. On Aug. 1 at the Shelby Composite Squadron, cadets will be participating in a K-9 demonstration and discussion about drug prevention and awareness. The second event will be on August 7 at Mauney
Memorial Library in Kings Mountain where the Civil Air Patrol cadets will have an information booth and Flight Sergeant Anthony Vagnozzi will be teaching a workshop about a program called Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude is where teens and adults learn how to make survival bracelets for the military, write support letters, and discuss ways to help support our men and women in uniform.
The Civil Air Patrol in Shelby is a unique program for youth and adults. Want to become a volunteer leader and citizen serving your community and nation? Interested teens (12 and up) and adults are invited to either of these events. For more information visit Facebook: http:// www.facebook.com/capshelbysquadron/ or call Cheryl Vagnozzi, CAP PAO at 704 739-4070.
Beach Blast, the annual summer and popular program in Kings Mountain, is a little later this year because of the hot weather. The event is set for August 26 at Patriot Park and four bands will provide the entertainment. Too Much Sylvia is one of the bands and is featured
here. “Too Much Sylvia” features four lead vocalists that are always having fun – Eddy with his crystal clear voice to Steve’s funky, soul sound and Rick’s scratchy rock & roll, pretty much have the vocal styles covered. Their vocal blend and harmonies
are, really . . . a major part of the 2MS sound. Combine all the above, with their tight, tasteful musical arrangements and Drummer Don’s rhythms, makes the groove appealing to dancers at a comfortable sound level for everyone.'
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Gastonia to Launch Bus Route for Crowders Mountain State Park Anthony Vagnozzi gives instructions to Troop 92 Boy Scouts participating in Operation Gratitude. They learned to make survival bracelets for the military.
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Teepa Snow video Thursday The Patrick Senior Center will host the showing of a Teepa Snow video designed to help families, caregivers and professionals better understand how it feels to be living with the challenges and changes that accompany various forms of dementia on Thursday, July 27, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Raleigh, N.C -- Gastonia Transit will provide hourly shuttle service on weekends and holidays from Dixie Village Shopping Center to Crowders Mountain State Park beginning Saturday, July 22. The service was developed in response to increasing visitation and full parking lots at the park. Visitors are encouraged to use the shuttle service to avoid being turned away at the gate or waiting in long lines to enter the popular park. Those interested in using the shuttle service can park their vehicle at Dixie Village, located at the corner of N.C. Highway 74 and S. Myrtle School Road in Gastonia, N.C. to catch the shuttle. Riders will pay $1.25 for each oneway ticket. The shuttle leaving Dixie Village will be offered on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The ride will take 10 minutes to reach the new bus stop at the Linwood Road access of the park and 30 minutes to the Sparrow Springs Road access. On the return trip, the bus will stop at the Linwood Road access again before returning to Dixie Village. The last shuttle
will return from the Linwood Road park access at 4:50 pm. Pets are not allowed on the bus. More information on Gastonia Transit routes can be found at https://www.cityofgastonia.com/city-bus-service/ route-information.html. About North Carolina State Parks North Carolina State Parks manages more than 231,000 acres of iconic landscape within North Carolina’s state parks, state recreation areas and state natural areas. It administers the N.C Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, including its local grants program, as well as a state trails program, North Carolina Natural and Scenic Rivers and more, all with a mission dedicated to conservation, recreation and education. The state parks system welcomes more than 18 million visitors annually. About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) is the state agency with a vision to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the
social, cultural, educational and economic future of North Carolina. NCDNCR's mission is to improve the quality of life in our state by creating opportunities to experience excellence in the arts, history, libraries and nature in North Carolina by stimulating learning, inspiring creativity, preserving the state's history, conserving the state's natural heritage, encouraging recreation and cultural tourism, and promoting economic development. NCDNCR includes 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, two science museums, three aquariums and Jennette's Pier, 39 state parks and recreation areas, the N.C. Zoo, the nation's first state-supported Symphony Orchestra, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, State Preservation Office and the Office of State Archaeology, along with the Division of Land and Water Stewardship. For more information, please call (919) 807-7300 or visit www.ncdcr. gov.
GWU to graduate 225 on Saturday BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Gardner-Webb University will award nearly 225 graduates during the 2017 summer commencement exercises on Saturday, Aug. 5. The ceremony is set to begin at 10 a.m. in the Paul Porter Arena of the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center, located on the campus of Gardner-Webb University. The event will commem-
orate the achievements of students in traditional undergraduate, degree completion, and graduate programs of study. Various students will participate in the commencement exercises by offering the invocation and reading scripture. Scholastic awards will also be presented. The University encourages attendees to use the hashtag #GWUGrad17 to
share their social media posts including photos, tweets, and Facebook status updates. Auxiliary aids will be made available to persons with disabilities upon request 48 hours prior to the event. Please call 704.406.4264 or email servicerequests@ gardner-webb.edu with your request.
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KM Dixie Youth all-stars World Series bound
The Kings Mountain U12 all-stars won the state Dixie Youth Ozone tournament last week in Eden, NC and will advance to the World Series in Alabama in August. KM defeated South Stanley 6-0 in the championship game. Earlier they defeated Hope Mills 3-2 and West Chatham 15-11 before falling to South Stanley 5-4. They rebounded to eliminate Hope Mills 11-1 and West Chatham 9-8 before defeating South Stanley for the championship. Team members are Mark Allen, Branson Bouchard, Tucker Cash, Nic Cole, Bennett Davis, Cole Irby, Marty Lovingood, Colton Mayes, Charlie Melton, Kenyon “Bebe” Moore, Jordan Mull, Lucas Saldo and coaches Mike Mull, Shane Cole, Will Stroupe and Doug Allen.
GETTING READY TO RUMBLE
KMHS FALL SPORTS 2017 SCHEDULES VARSITY FOOTBALL AUGUST 18 – Open 25 – at South Caldwell* SEPTEMBER 1 – TC Roberson* 8 – at Cuthbertson (E) 15 – Shelby* 22 – at Stuart Cramer 29 – North Gaston OCTOBER 6 – at Hunter Huss 13 – at Ashbrook 20 – Burns 27 – Forestview *All varsity games begin at 7:30 p.m. NOVEMBER 3 – at Crest *Non-conference games E – Endowment game.
Coach Kevin Cruise watches his offensive linemen go through a drill in workouts Monday morning at KMHS.
Football practice begins Monday at KMHS Kings Mountain High officially opens fall football practice Monday at 8 a.m. Head coach Greg Lloyd expects a huge turnout of JV and varsity prospects. “We’ve had about 85 during summer workouts and we’ll probably add about 20 to 30,” he said. “Anyone wanting to come out needs to be at the field house Monday before 8 a.m.” Both Kings Mountain teams are coming off great seasons when the JVs went 9-1 and the varsity 8-4 overall.
Several new coaches have joined the staff. Former Ohio State linebacker Tom Lease is rejoining the team after an absence of several years as varsity linebacker coach. Luico Holland, who coached two years ago, will rejoin the team and help with quarterbacks. Jeff Cloninger, who was the quarterback of the 1979 Mountaineer eleven that featured NFL running back Kevin Mack, will be joining the JV staff as an assistant. Holdover varsity coaches are Lloyd, offensive line
coach Kevin Cruise, receivers coach Tyrese Brooks, defensive line coach Micheal Kennedy, defensive backs coach Mark Latham and defensive coordinator Darrel Wilson. Lloyd said players will be in helmets the first two days of practice. They will be in shoulder pads for the next three days and can have live contact on the sixth day, which will be their only Saturday practice. All practices will begin at 8 a.m. until teachers report to school; then they will switch
to the afternoon. The Mountaineers will scrimmage at Charlotte Country Day on August 9 and will host the annual Cleveland County Jamboree on August 11. The Mountaineers won’t open their regular season until August 25 when they travel to South Caldwell for a non-conference game. Their first home game is Friday, Sept. 1 against TC Roberson. The Mountaineers will complete summer workouts Thursday morning.
JV assistant coach Shane Cole watches players go through early morning workouts Monday at KMHS.
JV FOOTBALL AUGUST 24 – South Caldwell 31 – at TC Roberson SEPTEMBER 14 – at Shelby 21 – Stuart Cramer 28 – at North Gaston OCTOBER 5 – Hunter Huss 12 – Ashbrook 19 – at Burns 26 – at Forestview NOVEMBER 2 – Crest *All games begin at 7 p.m. SOCCER (Varsity/JV doubleheaders beginning at 5 p.m. unless otherwise noted). AUGUST 14 – at Highland Tech, varsity only 16 – South Point 17 – East Rutherford 21 – at West Lincoln 23 – at Shelby 28 – at RS Central, varsity only 30 – Chase, varsity only SEPTEMBER 6 – at Polk County 7 – RS Central, varsity only 11 – at Stuart Cramer 13 – North Gaston 18 – at Hunter Huss 20 – at Ashbrook 25 – Burns, 6 p.m., varsity only 27 – Forestview OCTOBER 2 – at Crest 4 – Stuart Cramer 9 – at North Gaston
11 – Hunter Huss 16 – Ashbrook 18 – at Burns, 6 p.m. 23 – at Forestview 25 – Crest VOLLEYBALL AUGUST 12 – at St. Stephens scrimmage, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 14 – at Lincolnton 15 – at Shelby 17 – at North Lincoln 21 – Shelby 22 – East Rutherford 24 – at Polk County 29 – at Stuart Cramer 31 – North Gaston SEPTEMBER 5 – AT Hunter Huss 6 – at East Gaston 7 – at Ashbrook 11 – Clover 12 – Burns 14 – Forestview 19 – at Crest 21 – Stuart Cramer 25 – North Lincoln 26 – at North Gaston 28 – Hunter Huss OCTOBER 3 – Ashbrook 5 – at Burns 10 – at Forestview 12 – Crest CROSS COUNTRY AUGUST 26 – Western NC run at Jackson Park, Hendersonville, 9:30 a.m. SEPTEMBER 5 – Bessemer City, Cherryville, North Gaston, Ashbrook and South Point at Kings Mountain, 4:30 16 – at Freedom Invitational (TBA). 26 – Cleveland County meet, site TBA OCTOBER 3 – at Forestview, 4:30 7 – at Wendy’s Invitational at McAlpine Park, Charlotte, TBA 12 – Kings Mountain Stuart Cramer, Hunter Huss and Forestview at Ashbrook, 4:30 19 – Big South Conference meet at Ashbrook, 4:30 28 – Western Regional Meet, TBA NOVEMBER 4 – State meet at Beeson Park, Kernersville, TBA
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KMHS football players brave the heat for summer conditioning drills.
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KMHS defensive coordinator Darrel Wilson gets ready to put the ball on the ground for a Mountaineer to recover.
McClain, Short KMHS summer soccer workouts give good effort in all-star game Kings Mountain players gave an outstanding effort in last week’s East-West All-Star football game in Greensboro. Cooper Short started on the offensive line for the West squad, and linebacker Darian McClain contributed to the defensive effort. The West team was on top late in the contest but East scored a late touchdown to win 20-17.
“It was a good game and a really good experience for the coaches and players,” said Kings Mountain head coach Greg Lloyd, who served as head coach of the West all-stars. “I was really proud of our effort, our two players and all of the Cleveland County players,” he said. “We will all have a lot of good memories.”
KMHS soccer summer workouts Kings Mountain High soccer players go through summer workouts Monday morning at the KMHS practice field. Summer workouts end Thursday and players will return Monday morning
to officially begin fall practice. The Mountaineers take part in a scrimmage at Stuart Cramer on August 9 and open their season August 14 at Highland Tech.
Optimist Pop Warner registration underway Kings Mountain Optimist Pop Warner football, dance and cheer sign-ups are underway at the Kings Mountain Optimist Field at Shu Carlton Stadium on Gaston Street. Team participation is open to ages 5-15 (age on August 1). Registration fee is $40 with a discount for sibling sign-ups. Registration will be held on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Sign-ups will also be held from 6-8 p.m. on weekdays in August. For cheer and dance, registration is $40 with a discount for siblings, plus an additional fee of $45 for a new uniform and $55
for the accessory package (cheerleaders and dancers keep all items). For more information or questions, go to Facebook @ Kings Mountain Optimist Club. For football you can also call or text Mike at 704-524-9671 or Craig at 704-300-3777. For cheer and dance you can call or text Shawn at 704-734-3336. In addition to football, cheerleading and dance the Optimist Club Pop Warner program offers academic scholarships, community service, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, high school projects, college internships and sponsors the semi-pro Kings Mountain Force football team.
Tennis tryouts July 31 at KMHS Kings Mountain High tennis tryouts will begin Monday, July 31 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the KMHS tennis courts. All participants need to
have a physical on file before they can practice. Contact Coach Rick Henderson at 704-4608066 if more information is needed.
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Cooling Off from the Heat
The place to be on Monday was the Rotary Splash Pad at Patriots Park, one of the busiest spots in town on a hot afternoon.
After playing in the Rotary Splash Pad for a long time, this group of older kids used water toys and big cups of water to cool off their heads, they said. Fun was the name of the game.
Kids of all ages cool off at the Rotary Splash Pad, a gift to the city from the Kings Mountain Rotary Club. Taking a break, these boys filled up large paper cups and doused each other’s heads. What a way to cool off!
All age children and youth enjoy the Rotary Splash Pad on a hot summer day. While the adults cooled off under the shade trees, a large group of young people played, got wet and had fun. Photos by LIB STEWART
By JIM MILLER Editor
New Medicare Cards Debut Next Year Dear Savvy Senior, I just received my Medicare card in the mail and was surprised to see that the ID number is the same as my Social Security number. I know it’s a bad idea to carry around anything that displays my Social Security number because it makes me vulnerable to identity theft. Wasn’t the government supposed to stop putting Social Security numbers on Medicare cards? New Beneficiary
New Medicare Cards For starters, you’ll be happy to know that the government is in the process of removing SSNs from Medicare cards, but with 58 million beneficiaries, it’s a huge undertaking that will be implemented gradually. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will start sending the new cards in April 2018, but it will take until December 2019 before SSNs are removed from all cards.
Dear New, Many people new to Medicare are surprised to learn that the ID number on their Medicare card is still identical to their Social Security number (SSN). After all, we’re constantly warned not to carry our SSN around with us, because if it gets lost or stolen, the result could be identity theft.
Under the new system, a randomly generated 11-character Medicare Beneficiary Identifier will replace the SSNbased health claim number on your new Medicare card, but your Medicare benefits will not change.
But the card itself tells beneficiaries to carry it with you when you are away from home so you can show it at the doctor’s office or hospital when you need medical care. Here’s what you should do to protect yourself.
You will receive information in 2018 letting you know about the new Medicare card, with an explanation of how to use the new card and what to do with your old one. You can start using your new Medicare card with the new number as soon as you receive it, and there should be a transition period in 2018 and 2019 when you can use either the
old card or the new card. Protect Your Identity Until your new Medicare card is issued, here’s what you can do to protect your SSN on your current card. The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, a national consumer resource on identity theft, recommends that you carry your Medicare card only when you visit a health care provider for the first time, so the provider can make a copy for their files. Otherwise, make a photocopy of your card and cut it down to wallet size. Then take a black marker and black out the last four digits of your SSN, and carry that instead in case of an emergency. If your Medicare card does happen to get lost or stolen, you can replace it by calling Social Security at 800-772-1213 or contact your local Social Security office. You can also request a card online at SSA.gov/MyAccount. Your card will arrive in the mail in about 30 days. If your Medicare card that contains your SSN gets lost or stolen, you’ll need to watch out for Medicare fraud. You can
do this by checking your quarterly Medicare summary notices for services or supplies you did not receive. You can also check your Medicare claims early online at MyMedicare.gov (you’ll need to create an account first), or by calling Medicare at 800-633-4227. If you spot anything suspicious or wrong, call the Inspector General’s fraud hotline at 800-447-8477. Also, watch for other signs of identity theft. For example, if someone uses your Social Security number to obtain credit, loans, telephone accounts, or other goods and services, report it immediately to the Federal Trade Commission at IdentityTheft.gov (or 877438-4338). This site will also give you specific steps you’ll need to take to handle this problem. 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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DALLAS, N.C. – The Gaston College Esthetics program gave Airest Dion Newsome the education, training, and confidence to open her own Charlotte-based business, AirestDion Skin Studio. The 2016 graduate is a licensed skin therapist and has developed a line of Airest Dion Signature Treatments and natural skin care products that are quickly building a devoted following. She goes by the name AirestDion professionally. Newsome had dealt with skin problems, including severe acne and hyperpigmentation, for most of her life. She visited several reputable dermatologists, but the expensive medications and treatments they prescribed did not help. That led her to decide on a career in the skin care industry. In her position as Retreat Director for a massage and skin therapy center, Newsome was responsible for interviewing and hiring skin care professionals. Many of the candidates were graduates of Gaston College and they shared their enthusiasm for the Esthetics program. That led Newsome to enroll in the program in the fall of 2015, determined to find a simple path to achieving and maintaining healthy, vibrant skin. Through her classes, Newsome gained a deep understanding for how the skin functions and learned that the chemicals in most leading skin care products are toxins to the skin, while naturally occurring ingredients can contribute to skin health. A practicing vegan, Newsome had experienced firsthand the health benefits of a plant-based lifestyle and, with her newfound knowledge of the synergetic relationship between plants and the skin, she developed a complete facial treatment protocol using natural oils, hydrosols, herbs
and clays to correct unbalanced skin conditions. “Airest is calming, knowledgeable, and truly has positive energy in her hands,” said Jill Coy, Admissions Coordinator for Health Programs at Gaston College. “I was one of her clients when she was in the Esthetics program and she is the whole package!” Working at a salon and spa in Charlotte after graduating from Gaston College gave Newsome the opportunity to learn more about the service industry and gain the hands-on experience that would help her as she designed her own business. AirestDion Skin Studio opened in December 2016. Newsome’s formulas had delivered positive results for her, and her clients are seeing the same benefits. Because purity and quality are of utmost importance, the ingredients in AirestDion Natural Skin Care products are sourced from organic farmers, apothecaries and distilleries inside and outside the United States. Social media and word of mouth, along with Newsome’s strong connections with the local yoga and wellness community, have given AirestDion Skin Studio a loyal following. Within two years, Newsome plans to expand the salon into a full wellness spa offering body treatments, massage, and natural nail manicures and pedicures. Gaston College made it possible for Newsome to delve deeper into the science and technology of skincare and to build the self-confidence to formulate and promote her own natural products. “The Esthetics program provided me with the tools necessary to succeed,” she said. “I developed a great foundational understanding of the skin and its functions as well as how to effectively set myself apart as an industry professional.” To learn more about AirestDion Skin Studio, go to www.airestdion.
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PPG Industries New flags in Grover honor President Grover Foundation supports Cleveland for whom the town is named The Town of Grover gone to the funeral had you CCC programs with grants recently put up two new known about the situation Making It Work and FIRST Robotics programs at Cleveland Community College received generous grants from the PPG Industries Foundation for the 2017-18 academic year. “PPG has been very supportive of these programs over the years,” said Ken Mooney, vice president of Continuing Education at CCC. “The funds will be used to support scholarships for Making It Work, while FIRST Robotics will utilize funds for robot building supplies and travel to team competitions.” The Making It Work Manufacturing and Engineering Fair will be held in November at the LeGrand Center. High school juniors and seniors will receive information on how to apply to participate in the Fair from counselors and CCC contacts. The event includes industry tours and presentations by local leaders in manufacturing and economic development. Parents are encouraged to contact the Making It Work coordinator for more details. Making It Work coordinator: Brandon Ruppe, 704.669.4723, bruppe@regionc.org. CCC also sponsors a FIRST Robotics team for high school students. The FIRST Robotics Team gathers in the fall and spends several months planning for the FIRST Robotics com-
petition, which will be held next spring. FIRST Robotics provides experience in problem solving, design, programming, marketing, and teamwork. Each year, 25-30 students participate in this program. FIRST Robotics contact: Rodney Cobb, 704.669.4173, cobbr800@ clevelandcc.edu. CCC, in partnership with PPG Industries Foundation, is advancing manufacturing awareness to benefit the manufacturing industry in Cleveland County and the region. Manufacturing is Cleveland County’s largest industry sector and experiences the best job growth of any employment sector in the County. Today’s manufacturing involves automation, robotics and more, and requires unique skills that can be acquired through two years or less of education and training. The average annual wage for manufacturing positions is $52,000 in Cleveland County. The PPG Industries Foundation supports projects within the service areas of PPG Industries. In May, PPG industries announced that Nippon Electric Glass had acquired its glass fiber business. CCC and PPG Industries in Shelby have maintained a longstanding partnership and look forward to the transition to Nippon Electric Glass.
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Lost Playwrights will meet Saturday, July 29, from 2-4 p.m. at Kapplan Auditorium, Henderson County Library, 301 N. Washington St., Hendersonville, NC. Anyone interested in any aspect of theater or creative writing is encouraged to attend. There are no dues.
banners with the picture of President Grover Cleveland for whom the town is named. Martin CJ Mongiello, who operates the Presidential Museum at the Inn of the Patriots in Grover, supplied some history of the town of Grover and its historical name. Grover Cleveland was the only President in U. S. history to have served two terms as president non-consecutively. He also holds a unique record in the fact that he had been 49 years old when he married his 21-year-old wife, Frances Folsom. Grover residents lived in the town called Whitaker originally in the state of South Carolina. The state line was moved, pushing the town into the state of North Carolina which townspeople = were warned about numerous times. Two of the most troublesome problems were human passengers being missed delivered to the wrong town by accident as there is actually a Whitakers in the state of North Carolina but regrettably it is all the way over on the ocean and it is called Whitakers with an s on the end. Once you start miss delivering people to the wrong town in a stagecoach that they have been riding in for nine hours from Florida or Philadelphia they tend to get very annoyed. Many of them were stuck and trapped for the night because there was nowhere to stay and they regretted finding out that they were in the wrong town while additionally it might take another week to get the correct Stagecoach going east and west. The other problem of course was misdirected mail that is arriving in town sometimes weeks late and when it concerns a loved one that passed away and you were just now finding out about the funeral arrangements in Charlotte you could have actually
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but because the mail was sent to the wrong town by the ocean and then back many people have missed significant events. For this reason, the strong Presbyterian influence in this region established from the beginning in the early 1700s with four Presbyterian churches all beginning with the letter B. The Presbyterians decide to rename the town and petition the legislature of the state of North Carolina to rename it after the popular Presbyterian and Prussian governor of New York named Grover Cleveland. Later on, in history the country of Prussia will disappear in 1947 and it is now a bit smaller and called Germany. In 1885 the town is renamed Grover, and while some people feel that is inappropriate conduct (to use a president's first name) many people like it, and it was enacted. The new president's name is so popular that the spelling of it in the year of 1887 forces Cleveland County to hold a referendum in Shelby to rename the way we spell Cleaveland County from his cousin Benjamin Cleaveland who fought at the Battle of Kings Mountain. The referendum in Shelby passes and the county is renamed to Cleveland. Today Grover can still be found on thousand-dollar bills and they are worth between 4 and $6,000 if you have one in a safe. The Grover Christmas parade hide close to 200 units last year and was about an hour and a half long. One of the more interesting floats featured the president Cleveland with his 21-year-old wife and baby Ruth Cleveland, his daughter throwing candy out into the street. As you can imagine one of the treasure candies was named after her and it is the Baby Ruth candy bar still sold successfully worldwide today. For more information:
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Huzzah! You did it! Our fourth season of Liberty Mountain: The Revolutionary Drama at the Joy Performance Center in Kings Mountain brought THE LARGEST AUDIENCE IN THE HISTORY OF OUR PRODUCTION. Audience members from 17 states and Germany came to see this action-packed story of the settling of the Carolinas and the Battle of Kings Mountain. So many who saw the play are from right here at home, in the counties close by. We’re grateful to all of you for helping us relive our area’s unique history and also telling friends, relatives and neighbors about us. We especially appreciate our sponsors, whose financial support guarantees that we can bring you a first-class drama year after year:
We would like to thank this year’s corporate sponsor listing:
PATRICK YARNS - PRESENTING SPONSOR 2017 SPONSORS CORPORATE Choice USA Full Line Vending City of Kings Mountain*** Cleveland County** Dover Foundation** Foust Textile**** Harris Funeral Home** J.E. Herndon Company** Darrell L. Keller, CPA, PA*** Neisler Foundation** GENERALS C & C Heating & Cooling Dennis and Wanda Conner Dilling Heating & Cooling
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Liberty Mountain is gaining national and even global recognition, and is being favorably compared to long-standing outdoor historical dramas we all grew up hearing about. Our job is to make each season bigger and better, so we’re already working our fifth season in 2018. We guarantee another talented cast and crew and a gripping story that immerses you in the drama in an intimate and magical way. If you’ve seen Liberty Mountain, come again. If you haven’t, please join us next June and July. This is our history. Our communities and indeed our nation were built on the shoulders of those brave and tenacious Patriots who fought and won at Kings Mountain and turned the tide of the Revolution. Come help us honor them! This ad paid for by the Kings Mountain Little Theatre and friends of Liberty Mountain
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Children’s Homes of Cleveland County Benefits from State Funding, Reforms Raleigh, N.C. - The Executive Director of the Children’s Homes of Cleveland County (CHCC) says local youth will benefit from state funding and reforms passed by the North Carolina General Assembly this year. Margie Christopher, who has led CHCC for 29 years, says a $250,000 state appropriation and new child welfare laws will benefit children who depend on her organization. “We are grateful that state funding will benefit our Right of Passage Campaign, a brand new transitional living opportunity at the Children’s Homes of Cleveland County,” Christopher said. “State funding will also help double our capacity for outpatient therapy and strengthen the supervised visitation program
at the Children’s Homes of Cleveland County.” The North Carolina General Assembly passed major reforms to the state’s child welfare system this year in the Child Protection and Accountability Act, changes Christopher says will also improve her organization’s services. “The Child Protection and Accountability Act strengthens oversight of child services and will benefit youth that depend on the Children’s Homes of Cleveland County,” Christopher said. “The Child Protection and Accountability Act will help ensure our youth are safe and receiving quality access to services while providing our organization with the information we need to benefit local families.” North Carolina House
Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) said the state General Assembly is committed to improving services and providing assistance to organizations like the Children’s Homes of Cleveland County. “I’m grateful for the Children’s Homes of Cleveland County and the critical services they provide to our local youth,” Moore said. “I look forward to seeing the benefits that state funds and important reforms will have for this organization that improves the lives of so many children and families in Cleveland County.” Children's Homes of Cleveland County, Inc. is an independent, not for profit agency serving children and families for more than 25 years that are in crisis.
Top tips for fun days at the beach Millions of people visit the beach each summer. For some people, there is no better place than the beach, where they can listen to the waves crash on the shore and smell the briny air. The United States Lifesaving Association routinely compiles statistics on beach attendance, watercraft use and other recreational information, estimating that 367,231,142 people took to beaches across the country in 2015, the most recent reporting year. Cool coastal temps and refreshing oceans and lakes make the beach an ideal place to survive the heat. While a trip to the beach has the makings of a great day, a few tips can help make these sun- and sand-filled days even better.
Protect electronics Sand and surf can be calming, but not if your newest mobile phone gets doused with the incoming tide. For those bringing their phones or tablets along, steps to protect the gadgets can make the day even more calming. A zip-seal plastic bag can do the trick, and you can still access the screen through the plastic. If you plan to spend time on a boat, you may want to invest in waterproof, floating pouches. Keep clean Sand gets everywhere at the beach, so it can be a challenge to remain clean. Invest in a beach blanket where the sand falls through like a sieve, such as the Quicksand Mat from CGear. Pack baby powder in your beach bag, which will help loosen sand from
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Kings Mountain City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing, in accordance with G.S. 158-7.1, to solicit public input regarding the industrial incentive grant being proposed for an economic development project entitled PROJECT MAUD.
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Be aware of ticks when enjoying the outdoors When the weather warms, yards beckon, hiking trails look even more inviting and even a patch of grass can be a welcoming respite. Lots of fun can be had outside, but caution is needed. While this time of year is prime for outdoor frolicking, it’s also a time when tick populations explode. Ticks are small crawling bugs in the arachnid (spider) family. There are hundreds of different kinds of ticks in the world. The Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation says there are at least 40 species of tick in Canada alone. The creature subsists on meals of blood from a host animal. Ticks can carry bacteria, viruses and other pathogens that can cause serious disease in humans and other animals, states LymeDisease.org. Ticks feed and mate mostly on deer, but rodents, birds, lizards, and just about any other animal can be a host to these nondiscriminatory bugs. Animals carry the diseases, which are then passed through the tick to others. Disease-spreading ticks can be extremely hard to detect because of their diminutive size, especially when they are in the larva or nymph stages. Therefore, preventing tick bites remains the single-best way to stay ahead of Lyme disease and other illnesses. Understanding tick habitats and behavior
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the local economy. They further believe that this project will provide local economic benefits for the citizens of Kings Mountain through an increase in sales tax revenues and the increased purchases of local goods and services. The public hearing, on the City’s proposed official offering of the aforementioned industrial incentive grant, will be held in City Hall at 101 W Gold Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. At this time the general public will have the opportunity to make comments regarding the proposed official offering of the industrial incentive grant to PROJECT MAUD for their economic development project. Lynda G. Mattox City Clerk City of Kings Mountain KMH 3807 (7/26/2017)
can make it easier to avoid them. Where to find ticks Ticks will congregate anywhere the animals they feed upon live. Primarily they are located in wooded and grassy areas. Adults will climb up on tall grass waiting for an animal to pass by so they can climb aboard. Nymphs and larvae will live in layers of decomposing leaves under trees. Moisture is a friend to ticks, which are less active in sunny, dry areas. Therefore, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says removing leaf litter, clearing tall grasses and brush and mowing the lawn frequently can help. The following are additional ways to create tick-safe zones at home. • Stack wood neatly in a
dry area. • Keep playground equipment and entertaining spaces away from trees and yard edges. • Discourage unwanted animals with fencing. • Prevent tick migration into yards with a three-footwide barrier of gravel between lawns and wooded areas. • If desired, employ acaricides (tick pesticides) to reduce the number of ticks in your yard. On the go When enjoying the great outdoors, avoid tall grasses and stay on trails. Wear tall socks or pants during hikes to prevent ticks from latching on. A thorough inspection of the body is adviseable each time people
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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-proďŹ t created by Sue Fair, has been created to raise funding to restore the theatre, which was built in 1929.
A sign i marking ki women rooďŹ ng was located outside the home where the 100th roof was being completed by the Women Roofers.
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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Alfaro said country music star, best-selling author, and Bessemer City boy Jimmy Wayne is slated to appear at the Aug. 4 date. Alfaro noted that offerings from Jimmy Wayne’s night at the revival will go to a local foster home. In addition to Wayne, Alfaro said local pastors will be speaking throughout
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
Freeman opens gallery/studio/classroom in former Abernathy Wholesale building
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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Being located near Cherryville’s historic J. R. Beam Heritage Park has its advantages, not the least of which is the park itself. There is also the fact of being in the heart of a rapidly revitalizing downtown that is a much-awarded N.C. Main Street City, and proudly so. For Cherryville artist Gary Wayne Freeman – winner of quite a few awards himself – it’s also equally about being able to be a part of his hometown and being able to create something there that all
will see and love for many, many years to come. It is about building and continuing a legacy of art and talent for future Cherryville generations to have and keep close to their hearts, and their community, for all time. That’s just one of the many reasons he could think of, he said recently at a ribbon cutting for his new art gallery and studio, aptly named “Heritage Park Art Center�. It was a dream and one for which he “stepped out on faith,� just “going for it�, as he put it. And go for it he did, as he bought the former Bill Abernathy Wholesale building and essentially redid it all from the floor up. The Center is located at
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Artist Gary W. Freeman, owner of Heritage Park Art Center, talks about one of his new gallery’s larger paintings, an autumn scene in the mountains of North Carolina, with family members, Michael and Gail Brackett. 214 East Main St., Cher- cently told a group of Cherryville. ryville Rotarians, “but the “It required a lot of work end result was worth it all!� and 'sweat equity’,� he reSee FREEMAN, Page 7
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Several Belmont firefighters got together at Riverside Marina on the Catawba River last Wednesday for training on the department’s new Zodiac rescue boat. Photo by Alan Hodge
MacKenzie Harris transforms play room at Catherine's House By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
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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Police work has been Derek Johnson's life and he's by all accounts tops in his field. Captain Johnson, promoted through the ranks, was hired at age 20 by the late Chief Jackie Barrett and at that time one of two of the department's youngest patrol officers. He is re tiring July 29 at the age of 55 after 35 years of service with mixed emotions but with a good feeling of accomplishment in public
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-
tests, a woodie car show, inflatables and water wars for the kids, crafts and food vendors and much more are on the day's agenda. The Splash Pad at Patriots Park is sure to be busy with little ones cooling off in the summer heat.
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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.
Every time the app is opened, a warning from game maker Niantic pops up, telling players to be aware of their surroundings. Players must also agree to fine print saying they cannot enter private property without permission. Some of the warnings aren't getting through in some areas. Police have reported no incidents of residents playing the game on private property or searching for the 'creatures' in places they See POKEMON, Page 4
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-
ditional lights were installed to better cover the area; the addition of a catch basin to assist in storm water collection; an additional curbing area at the intersection of Gold and Cherokee to better mitigate the safety of pedestrians; and replacement of the sidewalk, curbing and entrance points on the west side of Cherokee Street that's adjacent to the parking lot will better mitigate the water and possible See PARKING LOT, Page 4
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