PRIMARY
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say they would support redistrict-
ing with a new board structure to
include equal representatives from
various sections of the county. One
candidate favors the chairman be-
ing elected at large, and two candi-
dates say they favor the county
commission initiating a merger of
the county's school systems. Six of
the candidates say they favor send-
ing more money to municipalities
through state sales tax revenue, a
change from the present system be-
gun in 1987 from one based on
population to one based on taxing
effort. The switch was offset by
unredistricted grants to towns but
those grants end this summer.
Another contest of interest to lo-
cal voters is the race for the old
25th District seat held by Ollie
Harris until two years ago. Former
N.C. House Speaker Carl Stewart,
a seven-term legislator, and David
W. Hoyle, also of Gastonia, are
running for the office. The winner
will face Republican Jonathan
Rhyne in November.
Local voters will also mark bal-
lots for federal offices, including
their choice for Governor of North
Carolina and President of the
United States.
In the Governor's race, the five
Democrats seeking the top slot are
former governor Jim Hunt,
Attorney General Lacy Thornburg,
Wendell Briggs, Jim Hatcher, and
Marcus W. Williams. The GOP is
running Lieutenant Governor Jim
Gardner, Gary M. Dunn and Ruby
Thompson Hooper.
For President of the U. S.,
Democrats have a choice of Jerry
Brown, Bill Clinton, Tom Harkin,
Bob Kerrey, Paul Tsongas, or may
mark "no preference."
For President of the U. S.,
Republicans have a choice of in-
cumbent President Bush, Patrick J.
Buchanan, or may mark "no pref-
erence."
For United States Senator, for-
mer Charlotte Mayor Sue Myrick
is waging a battle with Launch
Faircloth, Larry E. Harrington and
Gene Johnson for the: GOP. nomi-
nation to challenge Senator Terry
Sanford in November.
The three nominees for House
District 48 are unopposed in the
JANIE
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cake and presented her with an or-
chid corsage and gifts at a noon
party. At 3 p.m. members of the
ARP Church visited for a surprise
Psalm sing and to cut another
birthday cake and distribute pre-
sents.
Daughter of the late Wallace
Thompson and Lalia Falls Jackson,
Janie Jackson attended the Kings
Mountain schools. Music, she said,
has always been her love.
The family luncheon was hosted
by her brother and sister-in-law,
Mr. and Mrs. Howard B. Jackson
of Kings Mountain and her sister
and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.
John Hoyle of Shelby. Others at-
tending were her nieces and
nephews Robert Jackson of
Greensboro, Harold Jackson of
Spartanburg, SC, Mildred
Davenport of Charlotte, Sarah
Smith of Summerville, SC,
Margaret Woodcock of Raleigh,
Herman Jackson of Florida,
Maxine Jackson of Charlotte, Mae
Jackson of Grover, Susan Bingham
of Gastonia, Jane Hoyle of
Raleigh, and Sarah Jackson of
Clover, SC; and her great niece
Laura Owens of Hickory and her
great nephew Kevin Woodcock of
Raleigh.
What is the secret of her long
life and apparent good health?
"Why, she must be doing some-
thing right," teased her sister as
Janie smiled in agreement.
CITY
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tiveness of the board.
Local council agree and mem-
bers voted unanimously in favor of
the proposal.
One of the first tasks for the new
shoar will be hiring a new director
‘expires at thie end of June.
Wood commended the county
commission for the new venture.
He said municipalities like Kings
Mountain that own their own utili-
ties systems will enhance further
industrial development in the coun-
ty and will give input and partici-
pation to the new board.
Responding to question of
Councilman Fred Finger, Chief
Goforth said the agreement with
Grover Police means the city
would be sharing manpower in
event of emergencies. "Never will
Kings Mountain be left unprotect-
ed," said Goforth. The chief said
Kings Mountain also has a mutual
aid agreement with the City of
Shelby, Cleveland County Sheriff's
Department, Lincolnton City, and
Lincoln County Sheriff's
Department.
In other actions, council:
Contracted with Alley, Williams,
Carmen, and King for engineering
services for the Community Block
Grant Program on Second Street at
the low bid of $25,100.
Councilman Al Moretz voted
against the bid award.
The Kannapolis firm was the
highest rated firm among six firms
bidding to do engineering work for
the Second Street Extension pro-
ject which includes rehabilitation
of 25 houses, extension of water
and sewer lines, and paving and
curbing.
Authorized a survey and ap-
praisal and the use of the upset bid
method of sale for city property ad-
jacent to Bynum Chapel AME
Zion Church and St. Paul's
Methodist Church with the ap-
praised value being the minimum
acceptable bid. Councilman Phil
Hager said both churches want to
expand.
Commended Police Office
Melvin Proctor for bravery. Proctor
rescued the late Lois Murray from
a burning house on August 25,
‘1991, forcing his way in the front
door through the fire at 1017
Sherwood Lane and found Mrs.
TAXI CAB
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City Manager George Wood said .
that taxi operators must renew their
annual permits by June 30. Prior to
that time, however, he said he
would set up a conference with
current taxi operators to explain the
new regulations and give them
“ time to comply.
lace Hendrick whose contract
Murray overcome with smoke. He
carried the woman from the bumn-
ing house to his patrol car "risking
his safety to save Murray from a
potentially fatal situation." Four
other members of Squad B and
Chief Goforth were present for the
presentation. The council room au-
dience gave Proctor a standing
ovation.
Rescheduled public hearing on
a rezoning request from Barrett
Floor Covering from April 28 to
May 26.
board rezoned from R-8 to GB the
property of J. E. Herndon Heirs at
the corner of Gold and York Road
in the one mile perimeter. The
Planning and Zoning Board had
recommended the rezoning.
Secretary Gene White said the
amendment will bring the present
use into conformance for permit-
ted uses in the GB district. The ma-
jority of properties from King
Street to I-85 are either NB or GB.
The property has been used as a
garage. No one spoke against the
rezoning.
Approved Plan J with Blue
Cross /Blue Shield for future re-
tiree's Medicare supplement plan.
Wood reported that the recent
malfunctioning at the new Gaston
Street Sub-station have been iden-
tified and corrected. He said the
new station "tripped out" last
Tuesday during a storm and left
1,000 residents without power for
over four hours. Lightning blew
two fuses in the telephone system
at City Hall and also caused major
problems in the police communica-
tions system. Wood said when the
city phone lines go on a new Essex
system in July that "these type
problems will be eliminated." He
asked citizens to call 911 for only a
true emergency in the event of
power failures. The repair costs are
included in the contract costs for
the new substation, Utility commit-
tee chairman Moretz said.
"Debugging is necessary when
malfunctions occur,”
mer city engineer. Wood said the
city is fine-tuning the new equip-
ment. He reported $1,000 damage
to insulators by rock-throwing van-
dals.
The mayor invited other council
members to join him for a confer-
ence May 13 on "Where Do We Go
From Here In Making Our
Communities Drug Free?" and set
up by Lt. Gov. Jim Gardner in
Statesville. The mayor, Wood, and
council members Phil Hager and
Jerry White plan to attend a region-
al meeting of the N.C. Leaguc of
Municipalities in Concord
Thursday night.
The mayor signed a proclama-
tion designating "Make-A-Wist
Day" May 17 in Kings Mountain,
commending the international
Make-A-Wish Foundation which
has granted more than 14,000
wishes to children suffering lifc-
threatening illnesses since its orga-
nization in 1980.
After a public hearing the
said the for- |
Primary but will face the two
Republican challengers in
November. Democrat incumbents
are Edith Lutz, Bill Withrow and
Jack Hunt who face John
Weatherly and Dean Allen.
In the Licutenant Governor's
‘race, Jim Crawford, Charles Philip
Ginn, Ed Renfrow and Dennis A.
Wicker, all Democrats, challenge
Doris Huffman, Art Pope, and Trip
Sizemore.
For Commissioner of Labor,
Republicans Nelson Dollar and
Henry McKoy challenge John
Brooks and Harry Payne for the
nomination.
Democrats Jim Long and
Charles Paxton are running for the
office of Commissioner of
Insurance. There is no GOP oppo-
sition.
For Superintendent of Public
Instruction Democrats Bob
Etheridge and Owen Philips are
running with the GOP's Teena
Little, Vernon Robinson, and Tom
Rogers.
For State Auditor, Ralph
Campbell, Franklin Freeman, and
Charles Hicks scck the job.
For county register of decds
Doris Rogers is opposed by
Democrat Ronald Bryant Jordan.
For Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court the contest is be-
tween Sidney Eagles Jr. and Sarah
Parker.
For Judge of the Court of
Appeals the race is between
Democrats Steven Bernholz and
Jack Cozort.
For Judge of Court of Appeals,
the race is between John C. Martin
and John Parker, both Democrats,
and for a term expiring December
31,1998 the race is between
Democrats Joe John Sr. and M.
Gordon Widenhouse. With the
interest keen in local races, voting
is expected to be brisk at the polls
on Tuesday.
A total of 41,088 Cleveland
County citizens are registered to
vote, according to Debra Blanton,
-chairman of the board of elections.
Seven Kings Mountain High School Future Homemakers of America
participated in Region VI Proficiency Events. Michele Newman partic-
ipated recently at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte
in the Commercial Foods area. Those participating at Cleveland
Community College were: (left to right) Kendra Byrd, Amanda Lowe,
Michelle Allen, Stacy Boyd, Jeff Canipe and Phanuel Nueman. (not
pictured, Michele Newman)
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