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Primary run-off Sept. 12 The five Democrats running for a seat on the county board of education will face a Primary run-off Sept. 12. Early voting will start on Aug. 24 and end at 1 p.m. on Sept. 9 at the Cleveland County Elections office in Shelby. The Monday filing of Coleman Hunt of Kings
Mountain, the fifth Democrat to throw his hat in the ring, meant the race will include a Primary. Tommy Greene filed on Friday. Both candidates filed in the extended filing period which ended Tuesday at 12 noon. Other Democratic candidates are incumbent Phillip Glover, Guy N.
Newton, and Barbara Romich. Voters will mark ballots for four of the five candidates at the polls. The four elected would then run in the November election with the four Republican candidates. If there was last minute filing of candidates Tuesday See RUN-OFF, Page 8A
ECLIPSE STAMPS - The Kings Mountain US Post Office has Total Eclipse of the Sun Forever stamps, 16 in a book and a case to hold them available on first come, first served basis for $8.08, including a quarter for the case. Postal employees Pamela Wilson, left, and Teresa Fulton demonstrate the first-of-its-kind stamp by transforming the solar eclipse image into the moon from the heat of a finger on the black disc. They explain that thermochromic ink is used on the stamps to give you your own personal solar eclipse every time you touch the stamps which commemorate the upcoming Aug. 21 eclipse. Photo by LIB STEWART
Solar Eclipse August 21st By LORETTA HUSKY COZART
On August 21st at 2:40:29 pm, Kings Mountain will experience a partial solar eclipse that will obscure 98.6% of the sun. This will be the first coastto-coast eclipse in the U.S. in 99 years. If you’d like to see the total eclipse, you’ll need to travel 37 miles southwest. If you do, you won’t be alone; lots of folks are traveling to get a better look. Be sure to use protective eyewear, so you don’t damage your eyes. The eclipse begins in Oregon at 1:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and ends over South Carolina at 2:45 p.m., about 90 minutes later. That means the full shadow of the moon will travel at three times the speed of sound or about 2,000 mph across the country. In the path of the eclipse, daytime will appear to turn into dusk and then back to daytime. The area where a total eclipse can be seen is about 70 miles wide as the
moon’s shadow crosses the country. In these areas, the total eclipse will last about 2 minutes. Because the path travels across the United States in North America, this is expected to be the most viewed eclipse of all time. The media is warning that traffic could be a nightmare, with sightseers driving to view the total eclipse within the 70-mile wide path to get the best view. The next opportunity central North Carolina will see a total solar eclipse in 61 years, in 2078. Nearby towns that will experience the total eclipse include: Andrews, Brevard, Bryson City, Cherokee, Franklin and Sylva and S.C. cities of Greenville, Columbia and Charleston. The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute near Brevard, also at Ground Zero, will host 800 dignitaries and guests, including 300 amateur astronomers, some from as far away as Italy. In Great Smoky Moun-
tains National Park, 1,325 tickets for a grand viewing with speakers and telescopes on 6,643-foot-high Clingmans Dome sold out in five minutes. Bryson City, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad will offer an “Eclipse Train” that will arrive in Dillsboro in time to see the total eclipse. Columbia is pitching itself as the “Total Eclipse Capital of the East Coast” because the city will experience 2 minutes, 36 seconds of blackout beginning at 2:42 p.m., longer than any metro area on the eastern seaboard. In Charleston, cruise boats and yachts are offering eclipse-viewing trips in Charleston Harbor for the final display of totality on the continent before the 2017 eclipse heads out to sea.” Where will you be for the Great American Eclipse of 2017? Plan now for a story you can tell your great grandchildren.
Legislators may sponsor Dura new Local Bill in House Fibers closing its Grover plant
Kathy Falls, incumbent school board member, who is circulating petitions so that her name will be on the November ballot, said that Speaker of the House Tim Moore has said that the Cleveland County delegation to the General Assembly, Senator Warren Daniel, Rep. Kelly Hastings and Rep. Moore have agreed to sponsor a local bill lowering the number of required signatures from 4% of registered voters to simply 500. Replying to Falls, Moore said ‘’the net effect of that would be once you as an unaffiliated candidate submit the signatures of 500 registered voters prior to the
date it’s due in September then you will appear on the ballot in the Fall as an unaffiliated candidate.’’ Falls said she is thankful for their support, encouragement and willingness to help her get the petitions signed. She said she is also thankful to all the local businesses in Kings Mountain and Grover for allowing her to display petitions for the public to drop in and sign as well. Falls said that the attorney for the office of Speaker of the House is forwarding to her the new language in Senate Bill 253, which goes into effect for school board elections for eight counties in the state in 2018 but for Cleveland county it goes into effect at the school See BILL, Page 8A
GROVER - Dura Fibers’ Grover manufacturing plant at 2525 Blacksburg Road is closing and 89 employees will lose their jobs. The Huntersville-based textile manufacturer also will close its Salisbury plant which will result in 373 jobs lost. Company officials had recently announced it would close operations if a buyer was not found by Sept. 10. This is part of the company’s efforts to cut costs
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KEY TO THE CITY – Mayor Scott Neisler presented the key to the city to Mary Jackson Warren, 104, Tuesday morning at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center. From left to right, Thelma Reid, the mayor, Mary Jackson Warren, Deborah A. Warren and Warren’s pastor, Rev. Betty B. Brown of Galilee United Methodist Church.
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Warren, 104, praises GOD every day “I give God the praise every day of my life,’’ said Mary Jackson Warren, 104, who was honored by Kings Mountain city council and a large number of family and friends at last Tuesday’s meeting of Kings Mountain city council at city hall. Warren was congratulated with a kiss and a plaque from Mayor Scott Neisler and a standing ovation and much applause from the crowd.
The mayor escorted Mrs. Warren to a chair in front of the crowd to receive her plaque and said that Mary “continues to be a monarch of the Warren family encouraging identity, unity and a sense of pride to be passed on to generations to come.” This week on Tuesday morning the mayor presented Mrs. Warren an official key to the city as her family and senior citizens at the H. Lawrence Patrick
Senior Life & Conference Center looked on. Warren attributes her long life to believing in God, wholesome living, healthy eating and working hard. A native of Cleveland County, she was married to Clarence Warren for over 50 years. They are parents of 12 children, and the close-knit family includes 43 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren and 70 great-great grandchildren.
Spreading the Love in KM Spreading the Love is what the Hale family calls the project and Chesney Hale is learning at age 3 how to spread it. This week the toddler was placing painted rocks with messages imprinted on them at various places in downtown Kings Mountain. Although the toddler has to have help along the way, her mother, Chelse Hale and great-grandmother Linda Moss, are helping her. It’s
a Cleveland Strong project that started out in the elementary schools and has spread throughout the community, in Grover, Shelby and Boiling Springs. “It’s a good project to show that we care and also for us to get some exercise,’’ says her mother. Chesney is granddaughter of Chastity and Brian Pilkenton and great-granddaughter of Linda and Mickey Moss.
Chesney Hale places a painted rock at a flower bush on S. Battleground Avenue. The preschooler, assisted by her mother and grandmother, are spreading love in the community.
Daughter like Mother Robin Masters Meyer was sworn-in as the new NCSDAR District II Director by State Regent Elizabeth Graham on Saturday, July 29th. Betty Lewis Patterson Masters (L), served as District II Director form 2002 – 2005, was given the honor of passing the gavel to her daughter
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■ OBITUARIES
KINGS MOUNTAIN Maxine Hord Bennett, 87, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 28, 2017 at Testa Family Hospice House, Kings Mountain, NC. Born in Cleveland County NC, she was the daughter of the late Jacob George Hord, Sr. and Edna Ware Hord. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Dorus L. Bennett and brothers William Miles Hord and Jacob George Hord, Jr. Maxine was a Charter member of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Kings Mountain and a longtime member of the Magnolia Garden Club. She was retired from the Cleveland County School System as a Teacher’s Assistant. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She is survived by her son, Mike Bennett, and wife
GROVER - Deborah Hutchins Spencer, 60, resident of Grover, passed away July 27, 2017 at Cleveland Regional, Shelby, NC. Born in Cleveland County, she was raised by her grandparents, Manus and Lillian Duncan. Services will be private at the family’s request. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Deborah Spencer Memorial Fund c/o Harris Funeral Home. Interment is in Grover Cemetery. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.
CITATIONS JULY 21: Adam Bruce Charpentier, 36, Grover, expired tag. JULY 21: Nukara Inez Wray, 20, Grover, no operator’s license. JULY 24: Taquisha Prianna Smith, 1714 Kings Row Dr. Apt. 204, operating an all-terrain vehicle on street or highway. JULY 28: Trenton Timothy Lowery, 28, Gastonia, expired tag, no operator’s license. JULY 28: Tony Duane Short, 32, Mount Holly, expired tag. JULY 28: A 17-year-old
male was cited for no operator’s license. JULY 28: Robert Alan Lamphier, 54, Shelby, revoked tag, no vehicle insurance. JULY 30: Jessica Hall Leigh, 35, 408 S. Oriental Ave. revoked driver’s license. JULY 30: Tina Nicole Lovelace, 39, 622 Brevard St., expired tag. JULY 30: Nathaniel Aaron Stephenson, 21, Gastonia, expired tag. JULY 30: A 17-year-old male was cited for driving without a license. JULY 30: A 17-year-old female was cited for revoked driver’s license. JULY 31: Joshua Odus Roberts, 25, 805 Phifer Road, expired tag. INCIDENTS July 25: A resident of Dick Elam Road reported that a rollout window of her home was broken out when someone attempted to enter the residence. JULY 25: A resident of Jacksonville, TX reported theft of a stacked Frigidaire washer/ dryer valued at $1361 from 114 Raven Circle Cabins. JULY 28: Impire Petroleum Partners, Dallas, TX, reported that a gas pump was damaged at 724 York Road. JULY 28: A resident of Bell Road reported theft of currency, a black and white Star Wars back pack and a black leather billfold on Childers Street. JULY 29: A resident of Shelby reported theft of a financial card on N. Cansler Street. JULY 30: A resident of Clover, SC said that a suspect communicated threats, pointed a revolver and took his gray 1915 Chevrolet Malibu. The incident is under further investigation by police. WRECKS JULY 13: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Brittany McClure, Gastonia, operating a 2000 Nissan, rear-ended a 2003 Chevrolet operated by Brandi Leigh Campbell, 806 Grace Street. The accident happened on Linwood Road. Property damages were estimated at $3100. JULY 24: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Catherine Camp, of Grover, operating a 2008 Chevrolet on the US 74 Bypass, slowed and merged from the third lane of a four-
One arrest, 6 suspects wanted in week 19 of “Spring Clean 3.0’
Art camps Southern Arts Society is planning two weeks of artsy fun this summer. Art Camp begins 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.
■ POLICE ARRESTS JULY 26: Dacel Lorenzo Torres, 37, Gastonia, possession cocaine, felony, possession with intent to manufacture and sell and deliver cocaine, felony, possession with intent to manufacture sell and deliver marijuana, felony; possession of firearm by a felon, felony, lane violation, driving while license revoked, possession drug paraphernalia. $75,000 secured bond. JULY 27: Chance Reilly Garrett, 22, 1024 Margrace Road, one count probation violation, felony; one count probation violation, misdemeanor, $30,000 secured bond. JULY 28: Joshua Gerell Elisha Grier, 26, Charlotte, possession marijuana, 90-96 review, $2500 secured bond. JULY 28: Patrick John Cole, 34, Lawndale, attempted first degree burglary, felony, $25,000 secured bond. JULY 29: Dunovan Markese Adams, 34, 21 2 Orr Terrace, second degree trespass, larceny, $1000 secured bond. JULY 30: Anthony Strickland, 29, 1050 Mountain Crest Dr., assault on female, no bond. He was transported to the Gaston County Jail. JULY 30: Robert David Cooke, 36, Gastonia, DWI, driving while license revoked, $1,000 secured bond. JULY 31: Raven Michelle Thomas, 25, 308 N. Watterson St., order for arrest, failure to comply for monies; simple possession marijuana, possession marijuana paraphernalia, $5,315 secured bond. He was also cited for driving while license revoked. JULY 31: Sydney Alexandria Simmons, 22, Fort Mill, SC, order for arrest, failure to appear, $1,000 secured bond.
11-12-YEAR-OLD ALL STAR BALL TEAM – Mayor Scott Neisler and City Council stand with the 11-12-year-old boys’ baseball team champions headed to Mississippi to play in a national competition at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Mayor Scott Neisler presented the team with awards.
lane highway into the far-right lane and struck a 2016 Isu operated by Laver Macon of Charlotte. The Isu turned over and slid off the left side of the roadway. Property damages were estimated at $70,000. Gaston County EMS was dispatched to the scene. JULY 24: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Linda Smarr of Grover, operating a 2004 Mazda, rear-ended a 2003 Honda operated by Goldie Ann Brooks of Shelby on US 74 Business. Brooks was stopped at the intersection of NC Highway 216 due to a red stop and go signal. The Smarr vehicle, also traveling west, hit the Mazda at a slow speed. Property damage was slight. JULY 25: Officer G. L. McKinney said that Michael Lambert, 1413 S. Battleground Ave., operating a 2010 Kia, failed to slow down on King Street and caused a chain reaction involving a 2015 Nissan operated by Gladys Perez, 209 N. Sims St., a 2012 Chevrolet operated by Rayes Castillo, Stony Point, NC, and a 2013 BMW operated by Cherica Jefferies of Lawndale. Property damages were very slight to the Castillo and Jefferies vehicles Property damages to the Kia and Nissan were estimated at $4,000. No injuries were reported. JULY 26: Officer Stephen Skinner said Charles Winslow, Camden, SC, operating a 2014 IHC on I-85 North, merged to the right lane to pass a truck and sideswiped a 2009 Ford operated by Felix Garcia, Sugar Land, TX, with the trailer it was towing. Property damage was minor. Property damages to the Kia and Nissan were estimated at $4,000. No injuries were reported. JULY 30: Officer G. L. McKinney said Andrea Jackson Wray, 200 Spruce St., Apt. 2F, was backing her 2015 Jeep from McDonald’s parking lot on NC 161 and hit a 2013 Chevrolet operated by Shawn Guinn, 308 S. Sims St. Property damages were slight.
ANTONIO ANGELA JAMES MARLON JEFFREY TORRAINE BERNARD LYNNE LEE TODD HOWELL JORDAN MULLINAX WOOD III ARROWOOD Cleveland County Sher- 38, 500 Crescent Hill iff’s Office annual drug Road, Kings Mountain, round-up operation “Spring possession of MethamClean 3.0” continues in its phetamine, possession 19th week with the arrest of of Cocaine, possession Jeffrey Todd Arrowood, 49, of Marijuana, and posof 164 Drake Circle, Moores- session of Alprazolam. boro, for possession with James Lee Wood JOSHUA VERLIE JAMES intent to sell/deliver Meth- III, 26, 2726 Padgett PATTERSON JR. ANDREW amphetamine. His secured Road, Shelby, felony MESSER bond is $55,000. possession of Schedule tigations a high priority,’’ Week 19 wanted persons II, controlled substance Oxy- Sheriff Alan Norman said. with outstanding warrants: codone. He added that statistics have Marlon Torraine Howell, Antonio Bernard Jordan, shown for years that drug use 38, 1306 Northwoods Dr., 45, 122 Galilee Church Road, leads to other crimes, in partrafficking Methamphet- Shelby, possession with in- ticular breaking and entering amine, trafficking Cocaine, tent to sell/deliver Schedule and larcenies, where users possession with intent to sell/ II, Cocaine, two counts; sell/ have to steal to fund their deliver Marijuana; posses- deliver Schedule II Cocaine, habit. Said Norman, “The sion with intent to sell/deliver two counts. violence associated with Ecstasy; possession with inVerlie James Patterson Jr, drug dealing is also a huge tent to sell/deliver Hydroco- 48, 1719 Kings Row Drive concern of mine, and those done; maintaining a vehicle/ Apt. 102, Kings Mountain, dealers who possess guns dwelling for controlled sub- possession with intent to sell/ during drug transactions will stance; possession of firearm deliver Schedule II Cocaine, be a very high priority.’’ He by felon; possession of stolen three counts. said the Sheriff’s Office takes firearm; possession of drug Joshua Andrew Messer, complaints of drug sales very paraphernalia, possession 32, 116 Ethel Drive, Apt. 8, seriously and requests that Methamphetamine; posses- Stanley, NC, possession with anyone with information on sion of Cocaine; possession intent to sell/deliver Sched- drug dealers in their neighof Marijuana; possession of ule II Methamphetamine. borhood contact the Vice/ Alprazolam. “The Sheriff’s Office will Narcotics Division at 704Angela Lynn Mullinax, continue to make drug inves- 484-4987.
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Community Midview VBS Bible Aug. 6-10 School Aug. 6-8 KM Community Vacation Bible School 2017 will be sponsored by First Presbyterian Church and Central United Methodist Church Aug. 6-10 from 5-7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. The theme is “Hero Central, Discover Your Strength in God.” Register three years old’s to rising 6th graders at https://2017cokesburyvbs. com/kingsmountaincommunityvbs or for more information email kmcommunityvbs@gmail.com
Midview Baptist Church, 703 Margrace Road, will hold Vacation Bible School next Monday through Friday from 6-8 p.m. each evening on the theme “S’Mores for Jesus” on a camp out theme. Classes will be held for all ages, Nursery through adults. Everyone welcome.
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Local people, city recognized for achievement Mayor Scott Neisler recognized a number of individuals for top performance Tuesday night at city council’s meeting and among them was recognition of the city for being designated as a 2017 Main Street America Accredited Program by meeting the standards of performance in 2016. He also took the occasion to present a plaque to Main Street Director Jan Harris. The state champion 11-12 All Star baseball team also took the stage one by one as the mayor called out the name of each player and each coach. By resolution the mayor and council recognized city employees Shamari Omar Ford for competing the North Carolina Grade C Distribution Operator certification course; Jason Davis for achieving his grade I Biological Operator Certification; School Resource Officer Shane Davis for completion of the School Resource Officer Certification program through the North Carolina Justice Academy and will present to Water Resources employee Donald Spencer a certificate recognizing his 20 year employment with the city. Eagle Scouts Luke Satterfield, Anthony Vagnozzi and Gage Grabert were recognized for achieving the high rank of Eagle Scouts. Satterfield, a junior at Kings Mountain High School, is the son of Doug and Sandra Satterfield. Anthony Vagnozzi, who is home schooled and a senior. Is attending Cleveland Community College. Vagnozzi is the son of Sam and Cheryl Vagnozzi. Grabert is the son of Greg and Estelle Grabert and will attend the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics his junior and senior years in high school and plans to attend a four-year university to further his education. Council okayed a proposal by BreAnn Jenkins, 2017 USA National Miss Preteen North Carolina, to put up a Blessing Box in Patriot Park
to be stocked with staple products for needy area people and plans for stocking the box seven days a week by public donations. Jenkins will ask churches to help with the project and will ask KMHS students to build the box. After public hearing city council amended the zoning map in the ETJ area 3 (Extra Territorial Jurisdiction. This is a small area only two-tenths of a mile from the county line. By the city’s action and recommended by the city’s Planning Director Jessica Trotman, the county will grandfather the parcels into their residential zoning district increasing the allowable uses of the included parcels. Trotman said this will correct a zoning issue, reduce liability and provide greater opportunity for the residents. Council, also after public hearing, approved a road change request by Industrial Commodities, Inc. for the Kinder Manufacturing Access Road portion of Kings Mountain to be changed to Crypton Drive. Currently the road has two names assigned to different sections but only Crypton is used in addressing. Both the city and Gaston County will update records and maps. In other action: • Closed the gravel portion of Groves Street between Northwoods Drive and Alpine Drive to prevent illegal trash dumping. • Authorized the mayor to execute and amend the Mutual Aid Agreement contract with the Centralina Council of Government. This comes as a result of the newly-appointed Chief of Police Jerry Tessneer stepping into his duties for the city of Kings Mountain. The current agreement is under the command of former and retired Chief Melvin Proctor. • Scheduled a public hearing for Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. to consider zoning text amendments.
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BreAnn Jenkins, 2017 USA National Miss Preteen North Carolina, makes a presentation at City Council.
MAIN STREET AWARD – Mayor Scott Neisler, left, presents the 2017 Main Street award to Main Street Director Jan Harris.
EAGLE SCOUTS HONORED – Eagle Scouts Anthony Vagnozzi, left, Luke Satterfield and Gage Grabert were honored by city council after receiving the Scouting’s highest Eagle award. Mayor Scott Neisler makes the presentation. RESOLUTION – Mayor Scott Neisler, left, presents framed resolution from the city to Jason Davis who achieved his Grade I Biological Operator Certification.
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER – Shane Davis, right, has completed the School Resource Officer Certification program through the NC Justice Academy. He received a framed resolution from the city council and Mayor Scott Neisler, left.
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Solar eclipse, a phenomenon in August, when the sun is blacked out by the moon They tell us that a solar eclipse is one of nature’s grandest Lib Stewart Managing Editor spectacles. On August 21, it will be a rare excuse to step outside in the summer and get a glimpse of the stars in the middle of the day. It is a phenomenon this August because for the first time in 99 years a total solar eclipse will cut through the entire Continental United States. Most of the country, like Kings Mountain, will see a partial eclipse, with the moon blocking out 50% or more of the sun. Readers are probably reading all about this phenomenon on the Internet and you’re probably looking at stories that tell you how to view the 2017 eclipse safely. Some of the writers are giving hints about how you can make your own viewer without buying solar filters (eclipse glasses.) And through
the eyes of NASA, they are giving tips for car safety, if you happen to be on the road, camping, in crowds, hiking. That website is: http:// eclipse2017.nasa.gov A recent edition of “Carolina Country,’’ gives instructions on how to make your own projection viewer by using, would you believe, two white uncoated paper plates. Easy and inexpensive. This once-in-a-generation event spans a portion of western North Carolina but for us it will be a partial eclipse (see Loretta Huskey Cozart’s story on page 1. The map on this page shows the total eclipse over South Carolina by www. GreatAmericanEclipse. com According to the story in August 2017 Carolina Country, get two uncoated white paper plates. Use a pin or thumb tack to punch a smooth, small, round pinhole in the center of one piece. Stand with your back to the sun. Hold up the pin-holed piece so the sun shines on it. Place the second piece, which
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Looking back (from the Thursday, Aug. 2, 1990 edition of The Kings Mountain Herald) East Elementary School students will attend Central School during the 1990-91 school year while construction is going on at East Elementary School. Lisa and Roger Baseman have taken over the management of the Jim Testa Chevrolet Company. Kings Mountain’s 15-16-year-old Dixie Boys Pre-Majors are state champions. They defeated Stanley 3-2 Friday night and will battle the Arkansas state champion at 2 p.m. Saturday in the first round of the World Series in Shreveport, La.
Kings Mountain’s first quick lube service station, Oil Express, will open Monday, Aug. 6, at 800 Cleveland Avenue. Ralph Grindstaff, former salesman at Wade Ford, will be owner-operator of the new business. Gail Garrett, a secretary at Kings Mountain Police Department, became the owner of a rare Chinese-bred Sharpei recently but she says she won’t be training him to fight like his ancestors. He draws attention with his protective coat of wrinkles that even covered his eyes before surgery. Garrett says Turbo is a status symbol, not a fighter.
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A recipe to forget! It seemed like did not have a good idea at any children, the time. Sherry grandchildren, and I were newor pets to overlyweds living see or worry in Wake Forest about on a while attending daily basis. seminary. We We only had were on a limeach other’s ited – and I mean By Dr. Vincent D. Hefner company to Pastor, First Baptist limited – budget enjoy when Church of Cherryville while we were at we were not school. We both at work or worked jobs around town school. trying to make ends meet Being a newlywed can while adjusting to married be considered on the job life. For the both of us it training. A person has to was a matter of putting learn how to compromise faith, patience, and hard on issues like what type work into making a home. of mayonnaise to buy It is hard to imagine but we (Duke’s); or what type of
snacks, cleaning detergents, etc., to purchase, and what to watch on television. I must say that I was a pretty quick study on what to agree to and when to hold my ground on the important stuff, like the Duke’s mayonnaise. Something that was new for the both of us was cooking. Don’t misunderstand me, my wife is a great cook, but she (we) was (were) learning how to cook new and interesting foods, like beans and cornbread. When we felt we had mastered the basics we dived into the more complex food groups such
as meatloaf and omelets. It is amazing what a person can learn if he is willing to follow a recipe out of a book. However, following someone else’s recipes became trite and boring after a while. We figured out that there was more than one way to make meatloaf or there were many more ways to make omelets. It was in this area that we had our greatest success and failure. One Saturday morning we were making breakfast and all we had in the kitchen was onions, cheese, milk, eggs, and some hotdogs. You can call this a recipe for disaster. We decided that we would make something that had never been made before, a creation that we called “The Hotdog Omelet.” Don’t laugh, it sounded like a
Page 5A good idea at the time. It was all that we had to work with and we were going to make the best (or worst) of it. To this day we still don’t know what happened. Maybe the cheese was bad, or the hotdogs were out of date, maybe it was combining these two ingredients together; whatever it was, we poisoned ourselves. It did not kill us, but once we recovered it was a long time before either of us attempted to make something new out of food. Even to this day we measure our sicknesses by the Hotdog Omelet standard of sickness. What can we learn from this culinary fiasco? First, some things were never meant to be put together. Consider the spiritual and the physical. If you let the worldly things of this life
become intertwined with your spiritual growth you will have problems. The world will be pulling you in one direction and God’s Spirit will be directing you in another direction, and if you are not careful you will be sick from trying to be a part of both. Second, following directions is not a bad thing. It’s okay to be different, but at the same time directions are for our benefit. Take the Bible for instance. God gave us His Word to teach us right from wrong and to prevent us from learning by trial and error. Are you following your own directions today? If so, remember what looks good from a distance may not be so great up close. Remember, don’t give in to sin. Think about it.
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Church Service Directory First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143
Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000
First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072
Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714
First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266
Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516
Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011
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Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church 101 Benfield Rd. 704-740-7212
703 Margrace Rd. • Kings Mountain KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171 Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church 830 E. King St. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917
Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471
Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477
Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331
Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351
Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697
Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310
El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174
Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062
Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015 Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152
David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555
Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 102 Canterbury Road 704-730-7855
Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888
Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697
Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan
Church at Kings Mountain 108 E. Mountain St. (KM Women’s Club Bldg.) 704-739-1323
Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247
Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773
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Kings Mountain Women compete in Miss Gastonia pageant Two young women from Kings Mountain are among the contestants competing in the annual Miss Gastonia Scholarship Pageant. The program is set for Saturday, August 5 at 6:00 p.m. at Stuart W. Cramer High School, 101 Lakewood Road, Belmont. Sophia Kellstrom, 17, and Madison Kinmon, 16, will vie against other contestants for the titles of Miss Gastonia, Miss Gaston County, Miss Gastonia’s Outstanding Teen, and Miss Gaston County’s Outstanding Teen 2018. The four winners will make public appearances, implement a community service program, and represent the region in next year’s Miss North Carolina pageant. Kellstrom is the daughter of Garry and Molora Kellstrom and plans to attend High Point University. Kinmon is the daughter of Christy Walker and a student at Kings Mountain High School. Tickets cost $20.00 and
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will be available at the door. The public is invited. The contestants will compete in talent, interview, swimsuit/ fitness, and evening wear categories. The show features Miss Gastonia Macy Stutts, Miss Gaston County Autumn Hubbard, Miss Gastonia’s Outstanding Teen Savanna Mayes, and Miss Gaston County’s Outstanding Teen Madeline Alexanian, who will crown their successors. The show also includes the Miss Gastonia Princesses and the Miss Gastonia Dancers from Studio
Elite in Cramerton. Todd Hagans and Tiffany Payne Costner, Miss Gastonia 2013, will co-host the pageant. Miss Mount Holly Allison Farris and Miss Mount Holly’s Outstanding Teen Chloe Clary will make a special appearance, and the reigning Miss North Carolina Victoria Huggins is scheduled to attend. The Miss Gastonia Scholarship Association is sponsoring the pageant. For more information, visit www.missgastoniapageant. com or “like” the Miss Gastonia Pageant on Facebook.
It is time for summer fun @ your library! By Sharon Stack Library Director Summer is flying by! There is lots more fun happening at the library. Check out SHARON STACK these great programs! Now offering Morning Yoga at 8 am in the Library Community room. Please register on our events calendar. The dates and times is on the calendar. Space is limited, so you must register. This is a FREE EVENT. Wednesday, August 2nd @ 10 am Bring Your Own Craft located in the Carolina Room Bring a craft you are working on or learn a craft to take home. This is a fun social time to interact, so come on out and enjoy this funloving group! Thursday, August 3rd @ 10 am Storytime located in the Library Community Room Join us for a Storytime, which combines play time and storytelling to bring fun to children ages 0-5! Friday, August 4th @ 10 – 11 am Located at Central United Methodist Church—across the street from Mauney Library. Come join Emmy award winner Farmer Jason involve everyone—old and young—with sing-alongs, dancing, and discussions about nature appreciation, ecology, and farm animals. Monday, August 7th @ 5:30 pm Operation Gratitude Support our service members and learn to make paracord survival bracelets for Operation Gratitude. Anthony Vagnozzi, Eagle Scout, will lead the program. Operation Gratitude sends care packages & letters of support to service members deployed in harm’s way, to their children left behind, and to First Responders, veterans, new recruits, military families, Wounded Heroes and their caregivers. Help us make paracord survival bracelets and write thank you letters to those serving our country. We are accepting donations up until August 15th. The list
of needed items is located at the front service desk of the library. The location of the Mauney Memorial Library is 100 S. Piedmont Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. For the latest in library news and events, visit www. mauneylibrary.org. About: The Mauney Memorial Library is our community’s place to connect, explore, and grow. We empower lives and build our community by bringing people, information, and ideas
together. The library, headquartered in Kings Mountain, serves the community throughout the area and is a year-round, integral provider of early literacy and lifelong learning resources and programming. The library also provides a full complement of computer and digital services, classes, and support to bridge the digital divide, empower job seekers, enhance community quality of life, and economic health.
HONORED BY LOCAL McDonald’s – Raegan Gamble was honored by McDonald’s, York Road, for being chosen as one of two employees to be featured in a regional TV campaign. Raegan received a Star plaque and congratulations by officials of McDonald’s last Friday.
KM McDonald’s employee featured in Regional TV Campaign Kings Mountain resident Ragaen Gamble is one of only two McDonald’s employees to be featured in an upcoming region-wide TV campaign called “Good Morning Carolinas.” A casting call went out to more than 130 restaurants, and she was one of two employees to make the final cut. Gamble, a 2-year McDonald’s employee and crew trainer, has traditionally worked the morning shift, appropriate for the morning-themed campaign. She was surprised with the full star treatment as friends, family and her regular breakfast
customers gather for the “first viewing” of her TV commercial at a premiere party on Friday. “I love the friendships I’ve been able to make with my fellow co-workers, as well as customers,” said the 18-year-old Gamble. “Having the opportunity to be a part of something that highlights the great people I work with and serve is very exciting!” Gamble says she’s received tremendous support from her restaurant team and customers after being selected for her “15 minutes of fame”. She will be attending UNC Charlotte in the fall to
pursue her dream of being a nurse. “We’re so honored that Ragaen was chosen to be a part of the TV commercials and proud of her accomplishments,” said Shawn Kuthan, local owner of her McDonald’s on 725 S. York Rd. “We see it first-hand every day – her enthusiasm, work ethic and love for her customers. We’re all her biggest fans!” Gamble, a 2017 graduate of Kings Mountain High School, is the daughter of Caroline Grigg and Anthony Stewart.
Preschool applications being accepted Cleveland County Schools Preschool is accepting applications for the 2017-18 school year at the Office of School Readiness at 704-487-8064. This program is for eligible children four years of age or who will be by August 31 of this year. They will be given priority and three-year-old eligible children will fill the remaining openings. The pro-
gram is designed for families with low to moderate income, regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, special needs or disabling condition. Bus transportation is available for children who live within the assigned school district. Applications are being accepted at Bethware Elementary, Boiling Springs El-
ementary, Casar Elementary, East Elementary, Fallston Elementary, Graham Elementary, Grover Elementary, James Love Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Marion Elementary, North Elementary, Township Three Elementary, Union Elementary, Washington Elementary and West Elementary.
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Aldridges nominated for IBMA awards Ed. note - The recipes in this column come from “Something Old, Something New’’ published by White Plains Shrinettes.) PORK CHOPS SUPREME Dot Gantt 6 or 8 pork chops 3 medium potatoes 1 medium onion 1 qt. tomatoes ¾ tsp. crushed basil Brown pork chops. Peel and slice potatoes and onions; boil about 5 minutes. Drain. Place tomatoes and basil in bottom of pan. Layer potatoes and onions. Place pork chops on top. Cover and bake at 350 degrees about 40 minutes or until potatoes are done. OVEN BBQ CHICKEN Scottie Yarbro 2 tbsp. cornstarch ½ cup water ½ cup catsup ¾ cup vinegar ½ cup molasses ½ cup soy sauce 1 clove garlic, mashed 1 frying chicken Blend cornstarch in water in saucepan; add remaining ingredients, except chicken. Cook over low heat until thickened, stirring. Boil for 1 minute. Brush sauce on chicken
Bake at 325 degrees for 1 ½ hours or until tender. Do not baste while cooking. PINEAPPLE CASSEROLE Luci Bowen 1 large can chunk pineapple 1 cup sharp cheese, grated ½ cup sugar 3 Tbsp. flour ½ stick margarine, melted ½ cup Ritz cracker crumbs Combine pineapple and cheese. Mix flour and sugar together, add to pineapple. Pour into greased 2-quart casserole. Cover with Ritz crackers. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. SKILLET CABBAGE Barbara Champion 4 cups cabbage, chopped 2 large onions, sliced 1 green pepper, chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 2 tsp. sugar ¼ cup vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste Combine all ingredients in a heavy skillet and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Serve with cornbread. ORANGE CRUSH CAKE Millie Shytle 1 cup vegetable oil ¼ cup butter 2 ¼ cups sugar 5 eggs 3 cups plain flour 1 cup Orange Crush 1 tsp. vanilla flavoring 1 tsp. vanilla Cream shortening, butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add orange drink alternately with sifted flour. Add flavorings. Bake in a 10-inch tube pan for 1 hour at 300 degrees. FROSTING ¼ cup butter 3 oz. cream cheese 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp. orange flavoring ½ tsp. vanilla flavoring Combine all and blend well.
Nashville, TN --- Crossroads/Mountain Home recording artists, Darin and Brooke Aldridge , have received two nominations in the upcoming International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) annual awards. Brooke Aldridge is nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year. The duo is also nominated in the Song of the Year category for their stirring cover of “Someday Soon,” (Ian Tyson, writer). The song appears on Faster and Farther, the duo’s most recent album, released in February 2017. The song first enjoyed popularity when released by Judy Collins in 1968, and in 1991 became a hit again when it was recorded by Suzy Bogguss. “Bluegrass music has changed my life in so many ways,” Brooke says. “It’s brought lifelong friendships, incredible experiences, and opportunities to play with so many musical heroes. It has allowed me to be who God made me to be … a singer. I am so grateful and honored by all who’ve supported me in the IBMA voting.” The multi-talented Aldridge’s have released five previous albums, a live CD and a concert DVD. Faster and Farther debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Album Chart, and “Someday Soon” held the #1 spot on the Bluegrass Today Airplay Chart for
DARIN AND BROOKE ALDRIDGE multiple weeks. They are mainstays on radio charts with singles routinely maintaining top chart positions well after their release. The busiest touring year of their career in 2016 saw the pair with shows pairing touring with New Grass Revival/Doobie Brothers legend John Cowan, who is featured prominently on Faster and Farther. They played 16 theatre dates with Country Music Hall of Famer Jimmy Fortune, made an appearance with Vince Gill at the historic Ryman Auditorium and made several festival/theatre stops with Pat Flynn. Darin and Brooke also shared the stage with Nitty Gritty Dirt Band founding members John McEuen and Jimmie Fadden, Country/Bluegrass
legend Marty Raybon, Platinum selling Country star John Berry and Blue Highway members Jason Burleson and Tim Stafford. They were main stage performers at Merlefest and appeared on the nationally syndicated PBS series, Songs of the Mountain. Add in their recent Grand Ole Opry debut, it’s clear that Darin and Brooke’s star continues to rise faster and farther. The IBMA Awards will be announced on Thursday, September 28 during the annual IBMA convention, World of Bluegrass, in Raleigh, NC. The Aldridges are from Cherryville and present a Christmas season concert in Kings Mountain each year at Joy Theatre.
Second annual Miss Mountie Pageant
MISS MOUNTIE PAGEANT – Pictured are winners in the Miss Mountie Pageant. From left, Tiny Miss Mountie Reagan Phillips, Little Miss Mountie Michelle Torres, Young Miss Mountie Carli Wilkinson, Junior Miss Mountie Avery Philbeck, Teen Miss Mountie Madison Kinmon, and Miss Mountie Cailey Sheppard.
The second annual Miss Mountie Pageant was held Saturday, July 29th at Family Worship Center. Girls attending Kings Mountain schools, grades 1-12, were eligible to compete. Director of the pageant, Sophia Kellstrom, is no stranger to pageants, as she has been Little Miss North Carolina, Pre-Teen Miss North Carolina, Junior Teen Miss North Carolina, North Carolina Ambassador Queen, Grand Majestic Miss North Carolina, Teen Miss World Elite and most recently Miss Metrolina’s
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101 Mulberry St., Grover, NC 28073 Framed Painting/Prints/ Mirrors: Antique, Contemporary, Oriental, etc. Most Custom Matted/Framed: Wood, Bamboo, Brass, & Ornate Gold Leaf. Also Original Cartoon Print, George & Martha Washington Print, Shadow box w/Oriental Lady, Wall Hangings, Framed Silk Prints, World Map, UNC Print, Various Frames----and much more! Oil, Pencil, Watercolor Artist: Phillip Moose, Joanna Dickerson, Jo Reeves, JW Morris, Gwinnett, Rome Ko, Ellen Ayers, Emily Yelton, Frank Sherrill, Vazquex Panna, Jane Roark, Ford McDonald, Connie Herlong, Sallie Ellington Middleton, Martin Johnson. 25+ Lamps: Brass, Wood, & Marble Bases, Milk Can Lamp w/Oriental Accent, Colonial & Desk Lamps, Misc. Brass, Lead, Glass, & Marble Lamps, Floor & Oriental Lamps, Vintage Tole Lamps – Candlestick, Double, & Triple, Hob Nob, Ceramic, & Porcelain Lamps Glass, Silver, & Home Accessories: Oriental: Urns, Statues, Vases, Mirrors, Glassware, Plates, Cups, Etc., Brass: Coal Bucket, Statues, Book Ends, Fireplace Set w/Fenders, Scales, Pitchers, Copeland Tea Set, Hand Painted Nepeo Tea Set, Noritake China “Jasmine”, Glass Luncheon Plates, Sweetbriar Dishes, Vighaud Soup Mugs & Saucers, Decorative Platters, Bowls, Vases, & Statues, 10+ Lots Silver Trays, Platters, Bowls & Serving Pieces (Most Plated), Loads Misc Glasses, Stemware, Pitchers, Ice Buckets, etc. Bird Collection: Marble, Led Glass, Pictures, Candelabras, Scones, Decanters, Baskets Appliances & Kitchenware: Pots & Pans – Bake & Cook Ware - Iron Fry Pans, Amana Dryer, Maytag Washer, Ice Cream Freezer & Other Small Appliances, Small Refrigerator – Cook Books, Toaster Oven, Blenders, Wine Coolers, Ice Buckets, Misc. Cooking Utensils - Flatware Outdoor Accessories: Iron Horse Heads w/Wings, Metal Patio Table & Chairs, Cement: Fruit, Statues (Cherub, Monk, etc.) Planters, Metal Straight & Spring Chairs, Metal Serving Cart, Garden Cart w/Glass Top, Wrought Iron Chairs, Gas Grill, Patio Lights, Scoot Do Garden Seat, Misc. Lawn & Garden Tools – Alum. Step Ladder,,Plant & Fern Stands – Wood & Metal, Portable Picnic Table, Elephant Garden Seat, Battery Charger, Roof Ventilators Antique, Vintage, Unique, Oriental – Must See!: 9’ Handmade Walnut Corner Cabinet w/2 Glass Doors,3 – Tray Top Commode Tables, Hand Painted Room Dividers, Portugal Rug & Other Throw Rugs. Slant Top Lady’s Desk , Slate from Shelby Grade School (Numbered), Marble Top Oval Table, Old Kerosene Heater, Metal Ice Chest & Thermos, Vintage Games, Toys, & World Globe, Gate Leg L/R Table – Small Round Table w/Gate Leg Drop Leaf, Marble Top Cabinet/Credenza w/ Egyptian Embellishment, Oriental Black Cabinet w/Inlay, Coffee Table w/Unique Oriental Inlay, Curved Back Bench w/Mother of Pearl Inlay, Antique Sewing/Work Box w/Flip Top, Marble Insert Drum Table w/Storage, Curved Front Buffet w/Lion Head Pulls, Several Vintage Claw Foot Wing Back Chairs, Assorted Vintage Claw Foot Tables & Stools, Blue Leather Chair & Ottoman, Plaid Upholstered Chair & Ottoman, Down Filled Matching Sofa, Chair & Ottoman, Arm & Straight Chairs w/Cane Backs, Misc. Upholstered & Wood Occasional Chairs, Nesting Tables, Pine Oval End Tables, Half Tables, Misc. Side Tables, Pedestal Tables, Sofa Table, Ornate Parlor Table, Small Drop Leaf Tables, Adjustable King Size Bed, Canopy Bed, Brass Twin Beds, Wicker Chair, Table, Mirror, Elephant Statue. White Glass Top Table w/4 Chairs, Half Circle Jewelry Chest, Dresser Top Accessory Chest, Desk - w/Inlay, Writing Desk, French Provincial High Boy Chest, Foyer/L/R Tables, Dining Room Table W/8 Chairs, Serving Chest, Computer Hutch, File Cabinets Music/Electronics/Other: Winter Spinet Piano, Sheet Music & Music Books, Accordion, Bose Denon AM/FM Radio/CD, 33, 45, 78 Records Loads VHS’s & Cassette Tapes, Projector Table & Music Stand, Loads Book – Most Leather Bound. LOADS OF MISC. ITEMS – NO WAY TO LIST!
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PAGEANT BEAUTIES -Pictured, from left to right, back row, Madison Kinmon, Cailey Sheppard and Avery Philbeck. Front row, from left to right, Reagan Phillips, Carli Wilkinson and Michelle Torres. Outstanding Teen with the Miss America Organization. The recent graduate of Kings Mountain High School began the pageant as her senior project because KMHS has no school pageant and from the outset she decided it would become an annual event. Ms. Kellstrom feels that pageants help develop lifelong skills, such as public speaking, poise in any situation and community service lifestyle. She hopes that the pageant will eventually be able to award a $5,000$10,000 scholarship to the winner of Miss Mountie. Already a $500.00 scholarship has been pledged for next year’s pageant. This year’s Miss Mountie received two $100.00 scholarships, provided by Jim Smith & Dr. Roger & Margaret Woodard. Many local businesses supported the pageant: Jim Smith, Dr. Roger & Margaret Woodard, Representative Tim Moore, Bridges Hardware, Los Tarascos, Leigh Automotive Services & Innovative Pool Designs. The pageant was emceed by Shanice Street, Miss Metrolina 2016, Judged by Connor Neal, Makensie McDaniel, Charlotte’s Outstanding Teen 2017 & Macie Stafford, Metrolina’s Outstanding Teen 2017. Special Entertainment was provided by the outgoing Miss Mountie Court: BreAnn Jenkins,
Madison Kinmon & Hannah McComas. The contestants in each division competed in Interview, Evening Gown and On-stage Question. Optional categories included; Outfit of choice and Photogenic. An Audience Choice Award was given to the contestant who received the most non-perishable food items, which were donated to Earthen Vessels Benevolence Food Ministry. Photogenic Winner: Reagan Phillips Outfit of Choice Winners: Carli Wilkinson, Avery Philbeck & Cailey Sheppard Audience Choice Winner: Michelle Torres The New Miss Mountie Court is: Tiny Miss Mountie: Reagan Phillips Little Miss Mountie: Michelle Torres Young Miss Mountie: Carli Wilkinson Jr. Miss Mountie: Avery Philbeck Teen Miss Mountie: Madison Kinmon Miss Mountie: Cailey Sheppard For more information about the pageant or scheduling the Court for an appearance or community service, please contact the director, Sophia Kellstrom at sophiakellstrom1@ gmail.com or The Miss Mountie Pageant on facebook.
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BILL From Page 1A board election November 7. Falls was issued a temporary restraining order that would allow unaffiliated voters in Cleveland County to file for school board using the same deadlines as municipal races. That Order by Superior Court Judge Robert Sumner has been
extended until Aug. 21. Falls said she asked for the restraining order because 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. Senate Bill 253 was ratified June 29. The declaring of a political party since the Senate Bill changed the school board
LOYALTIES From Page 4A personalities and charisma of Jim and Tammy Bakker. Their television ministry drew millions of dollars each week from followers who believed in their prosperity gospel and promises of incredible financial success. Even when those promises collapsed and Jim Bakker was convicted of fraud and imprisoned, some of their followers found it impossible to relinquish the hope that Jim and Tammy gave them. Bernie Madoff’s cool, calm charisma persuaded hundreds of wealthy people to invest billions in his promises to bring them unbelievable returns on their investments. A parole board’s recent approval for O.J. Simpson’s release brought back memories of when his loyal followers refused to desert him even in the face of hard evidence of his selfishness and criminal behavior. Napoleon persuaded the French people to cast aside their loyalty to their republic and former kings and to follow him into ultimately disastrous wars. Napoleon’s promise of grandeur haunts the French spirit to this day. On a recent trip to
election from nonpartisan to partisan, would have had to be done 90 days before the candidate filing opened. Falls has served on the school board eight years and is registered as unaffiliated. She obtained the petition paperwork from the board of elections to appear on the ballot as unaffiliated and is attempting to collect nearly 2600 signatures by Sept. 22.
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TRUMP Cuba, I observed the genuine loyalty many Cuban people hold to the late Fidel Castro, even though arguably he destroyed their country. Although heavy-handed government cultivates the Castro cult, the Cuban people’s affection for him is a testament to the power of his charisma and to the willingness of people everywhere to sell their souls to con men. Even more unbelievable than the Castro cult is the adoration North Korea’s people express for their ruler Kim Jong-un. As in Cuba, the loyalty of the people of that country to such a thug is not simply a result of heavy-handed government oppression. There are many other examples of unreasonable attachments to con men and women who offer hope, deliver disappointment, and still retain the fanatical loyalty of their followers: Juan and Eva Peron in Argentina, Adolph Hitler in Germany, U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy, Huey Long in Louisiana, and Hugo Chavez in Venezuela. You see my point, don’t you? One question: Have I overlooked anybody?
From Page 1A splinter in his side, but the list of splinters in Trump’s skin would be almost unending. President Trump will not be quitting and I would never want him to. He’s just been elected and he has a lot to accomplish. Having to jockey your life around the haggling of Congress would have to be extremely difficult. Trump is used to being a businessman and moving on with the business at hand. He would like to operate this way as President but of course, that’s impossible. He has Congress to kill most anything he would like to accomplish. Somehow, they will find a way to save their own skin with the healthcare bill. Instead of taking action, they will delay and amend until they can feel like they can fly home and tell everybody they have personally rallied Congress to save healthcare. Trump was mocked when he talked about running for President. Most of the media thought he was joking. Many on-air media personalities just knew he was going to pull his name off the list. They felt like it was a publicity stunt.
Many people fail to push ahead in life because the crowd is difficult to overcome. There will always be voices who will ask, “Why do you want to do such and such?” Or they will be negative about any ambitious ideas that you have. You will find this from close family to friends to workplace peers. If you listen close enough you will lose your focus on going forward and you’ll end up staying right where you are for the rest of your life. Just remember these same people will later criticize you for sitting where you are and not doing anything with your life. Thus, learn from wise people who are truly wise, but then leave the others behind and go forward. Trump won’t quit because he is not used to quitting. He’s had plenty of failures and shortcomings, but his mindset has been to keep moving even when he suffered a loss. Trump is going to stick with being President. Members of Congress who want to accomplish some positive change in this country shouldn’t waste the next three and one-half years, and work hard with him to accomplish some positive change in this country.
MARY WARREN DAY – Sunday, July 30, 2017 was Mary Jackson Warren Day in Kings Mountain proclaimed Mayor Scott Neisler at last Tuesday night’s meeting of city council. Warren is celebrating her 104th birthday. She was presented a kiss and a plaque from the mayor as a large crowd of family and friends applauded her. Photos by JAN HARRIS
RUN-OFF From Page 1A morning the Herald’s early deadline prevented the publication of their candidacy. The filing deadline was extended after a temporary restraining order to allow unaffiliated voters to file for school board using the same deadlines as municipal races and on behalf of incumbent candidate Kathy Falls, who is collecting signatures and plans to run for reelection as an affiliated candidate. Falls said Superior Court Judge Robert Sumner has extended the restraining order to August 21 so that legislators can consider her request to lower the signatures she needs on a petition by Sept. 22 from 2600 to 500. North Carolina legislators return to Raleigh Aug. 3 and Falls says she has
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talked with Speaker of the House Tim Moore and she is hopeful that the number of signatures required can be reduced. As of Monday, the Republican candidate list was four and included incumbent Danny Lee Blanton, Robert P. Queen, Rodney Eugene Fitch and Kevin Whisnant. Three seats are up for grabs in Kings Mountain city council races in November. Incumbent Ward 2 councilman Mike Butler is challenged by Patty Hall. Ward 3 councilman Tommy Hawkins was unopposed for reelection. Member at Large incumbent councilman Curtis Pressley is challenged by David Lee Allen. Last week Brenda Bumgardner Bridges filed for town of Polkville commissioner.
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U12 Dixie Youth World Series KM plays Texas in World Series opener Kings Mountain’s 11-12 year-old baseball all-stars, winners of last week’s North Carolina state championship in Eden, begin play in the Dixie Youth Ozone World Series August 5 in Oxford, Alabama. The local team advanced by winning the recent district tournament in Boger City and last week’s state championship tournament in Eden. The team is just the third KM team to win the state championship on the Dixie Youth level, the other two being in 1989 and 2001. The road to the championship started July 1 in the district tournament in Boger
City with a 5-1 win over West Lincoln. Marty Lovingood pitched a complete game five-hitter, allowing just one run. KM collected eight hits, led by Colton Mayes who went 3-for-3. Kenyon Moore added two hits and Cole Irby and Lucas Saldo had one each. Charlie Melton hit a two-run home run to complete the scoring. Game two was an offensive explosion against Boger City with KM winning 12-0 in only three at-bats. Tucker Cash pitched the entire four innings, allowing only two hits. Lovingood collected two hits while Cash, Moore, Bennett Davis, Melton, Irby, Branson
Veteran KMHS soccer coach Dan Potter has resigned to take a teaching position in Clover, SC.
Longtime KM soccer coach Potter resigns Kings Mountain High’s men’s soccer team will have a new head coach this fall, but even though he won’t be in the Cleveland County school system any more veteran head coach Dan Potter will still be around to cheer the Mountaineers on. Potter resigned last week to take a teaching position at the Clover, SC Alternative School. Erik Price, longtime women’s soccer coach, has added the men’s program to his duties. Potter’s last day with the team was Friday. He is spending this week with his mother in St. Louis before beginning his new job in Clover next week. Potter, who played soccer at the University of South Carolina, spent 28 ½ years in Kings Mountain schools including the last 25 at the high school. The men’s soccer program here was organized in 1988 with Presbyterian minister Eric Faust coaching the team. Potter joined the system in the spring of 1989 and began coaching soccer in the fall. Potter recalled that his first team scored only nine goals compared to well over a hundred by the opposition. But in his third and fourth seasons the Mountaineers won the conference championship. “Starting out, we basically didn’t know how to play but in our fourth year we were undefeated in the conference,” Potter recalled. “We had 14 seniors that year and developed a good team.” After eight years with the boys, Potter coached the KM girls for 11 years and won several championships. Three of his players were his daughters Meghan, Susie and Leslie. In Potter’s last year as girls coach, the Lady Mountaineers went 24-2 and played for the state championship. They posted 17 shutouts. His roster included Ramey Kerns, who would go on to become a superstar at East Tennessee State University and is now serving as Price’s assistant coach and KMMS head coach; and Megan Reynolds and Megan Loftin, both of whom played at Gardner-Webb. Potter stepped down from coaching after that year to help take care of his mother-in-law. After she passed away Potter returned to assist Erik Price with the women’s program, and when some other coaches left he became the men’s coach again. During each of the past two seasons, the Mountaineers have set school records for victories. “The program has just grown incredibly,” he noted, “and I attribute that to the guys working really hard. It gets my juices See POTTER, Page 2B
Bouchard and Jordan Mull collected one hit each. Melton added his second two-run home run in as many games. Game three was a rematch with Boger City with KM winning 8-5. Colton Mayes picked up the win, pitching four innings while allowing only four runs. Melton came in for the final two innings to pick up a save. Moore, Davis and Melton had two hits each and Cash, Nick Cole and Cole Irby had a hit each. The championship game was a rematch See WORLD SERIES, Page 2B
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Kings Mountain’s offensive and defensive lines face off in first day of official fall practice Monday morning.
First hitting practice set for Saturday Kings Mountain High football practice officially began Monday morning with 90 JV and varsity prospects on hand. Veteran head coach Greg Lloyd said he was pleased with the turnout and the progress shown during the practice. “We have about fifty varsity and maybe forty JVs,” he noted. “I expect a few more as the week goes on to give us close to a hundred.” After practicing in helmets on the first two days, the Mountaineers will switch to helmets and shoulder pads Wednesday through Friday. They will have live drills for the first time Saturday at 8 a.m. The season will come quickly as the Mountaineers will travel to Charlotte Country Day next Wednesday for a 9 a.m. scrimmage with Country Day and East Lincoln. Then, on Friday, August 11 they will host the annual Cleveland County Jamboree
beginning at 6 p.m. at John Gamble Stadium. Kings Mountain will face Newton-Conover in the final game at 9 p.m. Other games include Crest against West Forsyth at 6 p.m. Burns against AC Reynolds at 7, and Shelby against Robinson at 8. “We’re basically putting in as many plays and formations as possible this week since we can’t do live drills,” Lloyd said. “We will also get our special teams put in by Friday.” The Mountaineers return many of their starters from last year when they finished tied for second in the SMAC and 8-4 overall. They do have some spots, though, where they will be looking for younger talent to fill. “Things are going to go pretty quickly beginning next Wednesday,” he said. “We will just try to
Kings Mountain head coach Greg Lloyd makes a point to his players in Monday’s first football practice.
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Kings Mountain player runs through the ropes during football practice Monday morning.
Assistant coach Brad Melton instructs the junior varsity offensive line on blocking technique.
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Time to join Kings Mountain Touchdown Club The Kings Mountain Touchdown Club’s annual membership drive is underway and new meeting nights have been scheduled for the fall season. The club is beginning its 11th year and has provided funds to improve athletic facilities and programs at Kings Mountain High School. This year’s meeting format will be monthly, rather than weekly during the var-
sity football season. President David Brinkley said a new format is needed because of dwindling attendance at the weekly meetings. This year the club will meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room at the new field house. A meal will be provided at no cost to members and their guests (no children). After the meal coaches will
talk about the previous and upcoming games and show game films. The meeting schedule is as follows: Tuesday, Aug. 22 – Barbecue meal provided by the Cooking Maniacs. Tuesday, Sept. 26 – Bobby Childers’ famous spaghetti. Tuesday, Oct. 24 – Chicken and ribs provided by Bobby Etters. Tuesday, Nov. 28 – Meal
provided by Keith Falls. “We hope this new format will be popular and also attract new members,” said Brinkley. A membership (and a $20 Booster Club parking pass) entitles the holder to free parking in the field behind the baseball field press box and easy stadium access through the gate in front of the new concession stand. Members also have easy access to Phifer Road after
the game with no long traffic lines. Brinkley said the touchdown club is also redesigning its website to be more user friendly, informing and engaging with social media. Members planning to attend the first meeting and barbecue meal need to respond by Monday, Aug. 14 to brinkleyd15@gmail.com or call 704-739-4689. Membership levels are $100, $200, $300, $500 and
$1,000 and up. Membership dues are encouraged no later than August 31. All memberships are fully tax-deductible. Make checks payable to Kings Mountain Touchdown Club and mail them to PO Box 2017, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Provide your email address to help the club control mailing costs.
KM Pickup Sports Field Day is September 30 KM Pickup Sports is planning a gigantic Field Day September 30 that could bring thousands of people to the city. Larry Benton, founder of the sports organization, hopes the event that is scheduled from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at the walking track at Jake Early Sports Complex on Cleveland Avenue will become an annual event. There will be events for all ages from kids to senior citizens. Several local companies are on board as sponsors, and over 20 food vendors have already agreed to work the event. Benton hopes for even more vendors.
There will be live concerts featuring bands and individuals, hundreds of dollars will be awarded to winning competitors, winners of raffles, etc.; and the show will be capped off with a five- to six-minute fireworks show. Admission is free. Benton organized KM Pickup Sports last year with kids and adults meeting each week at the walking track off Watterson Street for friendly sports competition. Approximately 80 people meet each week for flag football in the late summer and fall. “We wanted to do a community day but just couldn’t
get it done last year,” he said. “This year one of the owners of Patriot Jack’s came on board and the more we hashed out the details the bigger it got.” One event the sponsors are really pushing is a tugof-war between the police and firemen. Benton sees that that as being an annual event that would be for a trophy to be displayed by the winning team. He said he hopes to have the police and firemen put out a video challenging each other to compete in the event. “We feel like this is a good opportunity for people to see our police and firemen out of uniform,” Ben-
ton said. “It’s going to be a really good intercommunity event. We’re trying to bring back community involvement and the city has been very supportive in helping us get what we need. The only damper is that the (Cleveland County) fair moved their beginning to a week earlier. Originally, we were shooting for a turnout of 4,000; we hope the fair doesn’t hurt us. People can come here and still go to the fair.” The event is being advertised now by word of mouth and a special social media promotion of Cleveland Strong Rocks, where rocks are painted and placed in
POTTER: Longtime KM soccer coach resigns From Page 1B flowing when I see them get better every game.” Last season, the Mountaineers reached a milestone – not losing to arch rival Shelby. In three games against the Lions, the Mountaineers won one and tied two. “Last year was just incredible,” he said. “We went 18-5-1 after going 17-7 the year before. Looking back, we scored nine goals in 2011 in 22 games to over a
hundred by the opposition and last year scored eighty to our opponents’ twenty. I am so proud of what they’re doing, and I look for this to be a good year under Coach Price.” Potter said if the opportunity to help the coaches in Clover comes about, he will; if not, he will help his grandchildren with their soccer skills. The decision to retire here and teach in Clover was financial, Potter said, and you can be sure he will
various locations around the area. People who find the rocks are directed to post it and they will receive a free T-shirt at the Field Day. They will also be entered into a special sponsor raffle. There will also be a sponsor scavenger hunt with prizes ranging from $35 to $150. “It will be a full day of events and fun for everybody,” Benton noted. “The vendors will set up by 9:30 and we will open the field at 10 o’clock. We’re working on having the pep band from the high school take part, as well as the Mountaineer mascot.” Entertainers already on
board are Riley Biederer, who was a finalist of The Voice, and Southern Experience. In addition to the Tug O War, games will include 3-legged races, a balance block race, egg tosses, freeze tag, dodgeball, turkey ball, red-light, green-light, a wheel barrel race and more. Benton has already lined up numerous sponsors, including Patriot’s Jack for the tug-o-war, Lora Gold Farm Bureau for the egg toss, and S&M Sports for the dodge ball.
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be right there cheering the Mountaineers on at their games. “With Coach Price taking over, the kids will have as close to continuity as you can come to it,” Potter said. “We’re on the same page. We have a lot in common. It made me feel really good that he’s going to be the coach. I will be happy to offer any tips and will still come to the games. I will be an old security blanket for them. The team is not going to miss a beat.”
WORLD SERIES: KM to face TX in Series opener The 1989 Kings Mountain YMCA champions won the state tournament and participated in the World Series in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Front row, left to right are Chris Carrigan, Travis Queen, Todd Martin, Timmy Harrelson, Michael Bell, and Brian Lefevers. Second row Sidney Bridges, Duane Patterson, Sharee Hopper, Chris Hutchins, Kevin Webb and Kevin Melton. Back row, coaches Bill Bridges, Charles Putnam, Gerald Carrigan and John Queen.
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scored Mayes, but Bouchard was thrown out at home for the second out. With runners on first and second, Melton was intentionally walked to load the bases. Bennett Davis had the biggest hit of the tournament when he drilled a double over the centerfielder’s head to send KM to the state championship game against South Stanley. The game saw a masterful pitching performance by Melton. He pitched a complete game shutout, allowing just five hits and striking out 10 in the 6-0 victory. KM jumped out to an early lead as Irby singled in the first and was driven in two batters later by Davis for a 1-0 lead. In the bottom of the second, Lovingood walked and later scored on a double by Cole. In the third inning Moore and Irby singled with two outs. Melton’s double drove in Moore for a 3-0 lead. KM completed the scoring in the bottom of the fifth, getting three runs on hits by Bouchard, Moore, Irby and Cash, along with an intentional walk to Melton. Going into the World Series, the KM stars have a 9-1 record and some impressive statistics. Melton is the team’s leading hitter with a .650 average and four home runs. Lovingood carries a .556 average and Moore is hitting .552, Mayes .478, Cash .450 and Davis .417. KM is hitting .411 as a team. Melton leads the mound staff with a 0.247 ERA, allowing just one earned run in 24.1 innings pitched while striking out 47 and walking only three. Lovingood, Cash, Mayes and Davis have all pitched well and have a combined ERA of 3.153.
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with West Lincoln and KM came away with a 5-0 win for the District 3 championship. Melton pitched 5 2/3 innings before being taken out due to pitch count limitations. He allowed only one hit while striking out 14. Cash got the last out of the game. Melton led the plate attack with three triples. He scored three runs and drove in two. Mayes, Irby and Jordan Mull had a hit apiece. The state tournament was held at Freedom Park in Eden, with the first KM game - a 3-2 win over Hope Mills - being the longest game in playoff history, according to state director David Jackson. The nine-inning affair saw three KM pitchers combine for the win. Cash pitched the first three, allowing one run. Davis pitched 1 1/3 innings, allowing only one run. Melton pitched the final 4 2/3 innings to pick up the win. The winning run came on a single in the bottom of the ninth by Cash. Lovingood scored the run after reaching earlier on a fielder’s choice. It would not be the only walk-off hit for the young KM tam. Cash, Moore, Cole and Lovingood collected two hits each. Game two was a back and forth affair against West Chatham with KM prevailing 1511. Lovingood, Cash and Mayes shared pitching duties. KM fell behind 8-3 in the top of the fourth before coming alive to score five runs in the bottom of the fourth and seven more in the bottom of the fifth. Moore and Mayes led the offense with three hits each. KM had a total of 14 hits. KM’s only loss came against South Stanley in game
three, 6-5. Melton pitched 2 2/3 innings before being replaced by Lovingood. KM jumped out to an early four-run lead, scoring three in the first on an RBI single by Moore followed by a two-run homer by Melton. Mayes scored in the top of the second on an RBI double by Bouchard to make the score 4-0. South Staley managed to score four in the bottom of the fourth to tie the game at 4-4, and got the winning run in the sixth. KM bounced back in a big way in game four, winning 11-1 over Hope Mills. Melton pithed the first 3 1/3 innings before being relieved by Davis for the final 1 2/3 innings. The two pitchers combined for eight strikeouts and no walks, allowing only four hits and no earned runs. Moore led a nine-hit KM attack with two hits. Game five against West Chatham turned out to be the most exciting game of the tournament as KM prevailed 9-8. Both teams had good pitching and good hitting. KM jumped out to an early lead on Melton’s second home run of the tournament, a tworun shot that sparked a fiverun first inning. West Chatham won the next three innings, scoring one in the second, three in the third and fourth to take an 8-5 lead. In the bottom of the fifth, KM managed to cross the plate again as Melton doubled and Davis followed with an RBI single to make it 8-6 going into the sixth. Lovingood pitched a scoreless top of the sixth, setting the stage for a dramatic bottom of the inning. Mayes walked and Bouchard was hit by a pitch. Kenyon Moore walked to load the bases. Cole Irby’s single to left
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DISTRICT DAR OFFICERS SWORN - North Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution swore-in new District II Officers (2018 – 2020) at their annual meeting. (L-R) State Regent Elizabeth Graham, District II Director Robin Masters Meyer; Vice-Director Zela Wyrosdick Beckett; Secretary Jennifer Maulding Alcaraz-Cristobal; and Treasurer Melody Ford.
Congressman McHenry to speak at Chamber Congressional luncheon Tenth District U. S. Congressman Patrick McHenry will speak at the Cleveland Chamber’s annual Congressional luncheon August 24 at 12 noon at Cleveland Country Club in Shelby. He will be guest speaker for the event and will present a summary of his work in Washington, DC to date
as well as give information on upcoming issues and initiatives at the federal level. The cost is $25 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members. Seating is limited and reservations with advance payment is appreciated. Call 704-4878521 for more information.
Farmer Jason is coming to Mauney Memorial Library, Friday, August 4 at 10 a.m. Farmer Jason is the brainchild of rock music legend Jason Ringenberg of Jason and the Scorchers. An Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Ringenberg is one of the pioneers of the modern Americana and alt-country genres. In 2002 he created Farmer Jason to educate and entertain children about farm life and the wonders of nature. The character is based on his own farming background and love of the great outdoors. As Farmer
Jason he has released four CDs and a DVD. He has starred in the “It’s a Farmer Jason” video interstitial program, which airs on several public broadcasting stations around the United States and won an Emmy Award in 2009, plus an Emmy nomination in 2010. Farmer Jason’s records have won numerous awards, including the Parents’ Choice Gold Award and the Los Angeles Times’ Children’s Record of the Year list. Farmer Jason has performed several thousand concerts in venues ranging from rural fairs on the Alaskan tundra to posh European performance halls. The highly acclaimed live show involves sing-alongs, dancing, and discussions about nature appreciation, ecology, and farm animals. Farmer Jason performs solo with just his acoustic
guitar (no backing track gimmickry), which adds to the spontaneous, high energy nature of his concerts. Although aimed at children ages 2 to 8, everyone is invited to get involved, and they do! Farmer Jason draws his musical influences from folk, country, and rock ‘n’ roll with a dash of DIY punk rock. The Library is excited to have this wonderful performer visit Kings Mountain. Join us Friday, August 4 at 10:00 am at the Central United Methodist Church. For questions, email info@mauneylibrary.org or call the library at (704) 739-2371. The Mauney Memorial Library thanks the community for its continued support. The location of the Mauney Memorial Library is 100 S. Piedmont Street, Kings Mountain, NC
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CLEVELAND COUNTY 4-H DELEGATION TO ELECTRIC CONGRESS - Pictured are volunteer leader Cyndy House, Cleveland County 4-H agent Wendy Turbyfill, 4-H member Attie House, daughter of Wes and Cyndy House of Connelly Springs, 4-H member Laura Hanks, 17, daughter of David and Kim Gordon of Earl, 4-H member Austin Brown, 14, son of Josh and Wendy Turbyfill of Kings Mountain and Wayne Huddleston, Account Manager with Duke Energy.
Cleveland County 4-H delegates attend Electric Congress 919-515-1660. The NCDA&CS Plant Industry Division regulates the movement of agricultural or related items capable of spreading harmful insects,
diseases, and other pests. Beekeepers participating in this program will be required to comply with all honey and bee industry regulations.
FOOTBALL: Hitting begins Saturday From Page 1B get better every day and focus on what we’re doing.” By having an open date on the NCHSAA’s first
playing date (August 18), the Mountaineers will have a bit longer to settle on lineups. “We’ll figure out our starters and key back-ups and get two weeks to plan
for our opponents,” he said. The Mountaineers open their regular season on Fri., Aug. 25 at South Caldwell. Their first home game is September 1 against TC Roberson.
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Over 155 4-H’ers, adult leaders and North Carolina Cooperative Extension Agents from 47 counties attended the three-day 70th annual 4-H Electric Congress July 11-13 at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Since 1947, Duke Energy and Dominion En-
ergy have sponsored the Congress to emphasize electrical energy concepts, conservation and safe efficient use. The 4-H electric program is one of the most popular activities among Tar Heel 4-H-ers. The 4-H program is the youth education program of N.
C. Cooperative Extension based at North Carolina State and North Carolina A&T State Universities. More than 232,000 young people between the ages of 5 and 19 participate in North Carolina 4-H activities each year with the help of 20,563 adult and youth volunteers.
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City books ‘Too Much Sylvia’ for Beach Blast 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,
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Seminars The Small Business Center at Cleveland Community College is offering sixteen (16) seminars this Fall on Thursdays, 6:009:00pm, at the LeGrand Center in Shelby. For more information or for assistance with registration, contact Steve Padgett: Phone 704-669-4146 or email padgetts@clevelandcc.edu.
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Scenes from Kings Mountain Block Party Bash
BAND PLAYS ON - The pop up cloudburst of rain didn’t stop DJ Mark Blanton, right, and his son-in-law, Chris Smith, from playing music or the dancers at the city’s block party from dancing until 9 p.m. Thursday. The pop up cloudburst came about an hour after the event started at 6 p.m.
DEREK SMITH at the Shop Cleveland County booth gave away business cards from various merchants as block party-goers registered for door prizes.
LIBRARY EXHIBIT – Anne Gamble leads young people in a hands-on project during the block party Thursday night.
ALLIANCE BANK & TRUST was giving away umbrellas as prizes for drawings at the block party. From left, Beth Thomas, Teller Supervisor/Personal Banker, and Sheila Daves greet shoppers.
LINDA ZITTEL of Kings Mountain Wholesale exhibited products during the block party Thursday. GIRL SCOUT DISPLAY – Junior Girl Scout Katie Torres and adult leader Stephanie Torres talked about Girl Scouting at a booth set up during the block party.
Two young ladies display an exhibit for Body Junction. Photos by LIB STEWART See more photos on Page 6B
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How to Choose the Right Type of Walker Dear Savvy Senior, How does one go about choosing a walker? I have some balance issues along with arthritis in my knee and could use a little more help than a cane provides. Unsteady at 70
very lightweight (around 6 pounds) and costs between $50 and $100. This type of walker must be picked up and moved forward as you walk, so it’s best suited for people who need significant weight bearing support, or who are walking very short distances.
Dear Unsteady, When it comes to choosing a walker, there are various styles and options to consider, but selecting the best one for you will depend on your needs, as well as where you’ll be using it. Here are some tips that can help you choose.
Two-wheeled walker: This has the same four-leg style as the standard walker except it has wheels on the two front legs that allow you to easily push the walker forward without lifting, while the back legs glide across the floor providing support while you step forward. These are best for people with balance issues, and are priced at around $60 to $120.
Types of Walkers There are three basic types of walkers on the market today. To help you choose, consider the type of support you’ll need. Then, pay a visit to a medical equipment store or pharmacy (see Medicare.gov/SupplierDirectory) that sells walkers so you can test-walk a few. Here are the different types you’ll have to choose from. Standard walker: This is the most basic style of walker that has four legs with rubber-based feet (no wheels), is
Rollator: This is a rolling walker that has wheels on all four (or three) legs. These work best for people who need assistance with balance or endurance inside or outside the home, but require some upper body strength to prevent them from rolling out from under you. Rollators typically come with a builtin seat, basket and hand-breaks. Or, for those with hand arthritis or gripping problems, there are rollators with push-
down brakes that engage with downward pressure, and will lock if you sit on the seat. Rollators typically run between $75 and $225.
them. If you have narrow doorways consider installing “swing clear” offset door hinges as a simple and affordable way to widen them an extra two inches.
Other Tips After deciding on a type of walker, there a few additional things you need to double-check to ensure it meets your needs.
Walkers also have lots of accessories that can be added for your convenience such as food tray attachments, tote bags for carrying personal items, oxygen tank holders, and tennis ball walker glides that go over the feet of a standard walker to help it slide more easily across the floor.
First, if you’re a large person, make sure the walker’s weight capacity will support you. And if you choose a rollator, check to see if your body can fit between the handgrips when sitting. Also make sure the height of the walker is set appropriately for you. To do this, stand with your arms relaxed at your sides. The handgrips of the walker should line up with the crease on the inside of your wrist.
For more tips on how to choose and use a walker, visit Mayoclinic.com/health/ walker/HA00060. It’s also a smart idea to work with your doctor or a physical therapist, and be sure to get a written prescription, as Medicare will cover 80 percent of the cost.
You also need to check that the walker folds easily for transport and storage, and that it’s light enough to lift into your car. Test the handgrips to make sure they’re comfortable. And, be sure you measure the doorways in your home to ensure your walker will fit through
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Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ My early season deer scouting is different now than it was when I first started hunting them. In my early years the plan GARY MILLER was to slowly move through the woods while looking for any signs of deer activity. I thought if I saw deer droppings or rubs on trees, I could hunt in that area. My mindset was that I had found a travel area and if I set my stand up along that path, I would catch the deer moving from one place to another. And while there is some validity to that plan and while it may work on occasion, I later discovered this was not the best way to find deer. I quit looking for where they might be and instead began looking for where I thought they were going. It seemed a lot less difficult to wait on them to come to me than constantly pursue their every move and location. As a result, I began looking for the places they liked to feed. In the early season it was most likely a newly planted field or an oak tree. When I began to scout this way, my success of seeing deer in my tree stand changed immensely. I’ll digress a minute as I think of those who wish to harm our children with guns – the bad guys. It seems to me sometimes, our approach has been like my former way of scouting. We want to find signs of activity and even get rid of their method of harm, instead of just waiting on them where we know they are going. Anytime I see “weapon-free campus” signs, I don’t feel like that campus is more safe. I feel more vulnerable and I feel like my children are more vulnerable as well. I’ll leave it there and pick my previous thoughts back up. Much like my new way of scouting, I also think the best way to approach my Christian life is not to look so much for the signs of where God has been but for the signs of where he might be going. And I’m not sure where he might be going will always be within the safe confines of what we call “church.” While I love being around those of like-faith and while there are great needs and burdens that must be shared and cared for, I think especially if we look at Jesus, the destination of God will be just as sure in my local jail, homeless shelter, food kitchen, recovery center, and even in the atheist club on campus. I know. I’ve been there. And I have never felt the presence and power of God greater than in these places. Are you a God chaser? Are you only interested in catching the breeze from where He has been? While you may enjoy the stories of success, you’ll never be part of one with that method.
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Learn to be safe when going online Data from the International Telecommunication Union estimates that more than three billion people are online using the resources of the web in various ways. Such widespread access and connectivity can lead to a host of positive effects. But internet accessibility also comes with some safety concerns. People go online for myriad reasons, but as the internet continues to remove barriers, it also can remove some of the inherent privacy people believe they have — making their personal information more accessible to cyber criminals. Safe web browsing involves understanding potential hazards and how to avoid them. WiFi access lockdown Many internet connec-
tions are now powered by WiFi access. WiFi is a technology that uses radio waves to provide network connectivity. That means those devices in the vicinity of a wireless router “hot spot” can access the internet, according to the media resource CCM Benchmark Group. Some hot spots are located in public locations to make shopping or dining experiences more appealing. Others are created from home internet routers. To ensure safe browsing, perform tasks that require the sharing of private information (e.g., banking and shopping) via a locked-down, password encrypted router. That makes it more difficult for hackers to gain access to sensitive personal information. Gaming & social sites
The internet has made the online experience much more social. Whether enjoying an app or playing a game, individuals can easily collaborate and communicate with others online. But it is impossible to know exactly who is on the other end of that digital connection. Online communities are often made up of anonymous strangers, and discussions may not be moderated. It is easy for anyone — young or old — to inadvertently give away personal information that can be damaging. Caution should always be used when communicating online, even in seemingly harmless ways. Usernames should be completely anonymous (avoid birthdays or ages), and never give passwords, addresses or other contact information to
strangers. Pause before posting Pause before posting anything online. Remember that the information you post will remain in cyberspace forever. Think about how it would feel to have an employer, parent or law enforcement individual come across a photo or a comment that may be inappropriate later on. Tighten security settings Review privacy settings on any new application to determine if any personal information can be gleaned from an account. This should not be limited to social media sites. Check photo and video settings to ensure that metadata is not linked. This may include the geographic location where the photo or video was taken. People should
The internet provides unbridled access to information for those who are smart about usage. express their wishes to family and friends so they can tighten privacy settings. Buy reputable apps Keep in mind that there is money to be made from online access. Apps requiring in-app purchases, downloads
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