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Kings Mountain city officials dedicated the last of the bond pro- jects Tuesday morning, giving vis- itors a tour of the $1,870,000 elec- trical improvements at the Gaston Street Substation and also a look at the new state-of-the-art SCADA system. Electrical Supt. Jim Maney and SCADA operator Scott Buchanan demonstrated what they called the "heartbeat" of the electrical substa- tion. Maney explained that with SCADA he can monitor the entire city with the system, pinpointing quickly any outages or damage to the electrical transmission system, also gas usage 24 hours a day and regulate the industrial usage. The SCADA system is located on the second floor of the Public Works Building at 1013 North Piedmont Avenue. The master computer, electronic equipment and facilities cost $330,000 and is first of a five phase plan the city DA system's operation is limited only to the city's two electrical sub- wants to initiate. Initially, the SCA- Page 2A-THE KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD-Thursday, October 8, 1992 City dedicates SCATA system stations on York Road and Gaston Street. Community Service Director Tom Howard, who presided at the ribbon cutting at the Gaston substa- tion and at the reception and tour of the SCADA facility, said that primary electrical power lines, poles and transformers have been replaced throughout the city as well as upgrading and converting the system and looping of dead line lines which will immensely im- - prove the reliability of the electri- cal service to citizens. Kings Mountain operates two substations. The York Road substa- tion was built as a temporary sta- tion in 1973. The electrical im- provements bond project converts the temporary station into a perma- nent substation. The Gaston Street substation was built in 1963. This station car- ries 50 percent of the electrical * load for the city and is being con- verted from a SKV to a 15KV sta- tion to match the 15KV York Road station. Director Jimmy Maney, standing right, demonstrate the new SCA- TA system for visitors who attended a ribbon cutting Tuesday of the Gaston Street Substation. Obituaries dE A — JOHN L. CHANEY John L. Chaney, 65, of 205 Fulton St., died October 5, 1992 at home. A native of Cleveland County, he was married to Ann Ross Chaney and was son of the late Rev. Robert L. and Winnie Moss Chaney. He was a member of Second Baptist Church and a veter- an of the U.S. Navy during World War IL Surviving, in addition to his wife, are one son, Rod Chaney of Cherryville; two stepsons, Michael Floyd of Mouth-of-Wilson, VA and Patrick Floyd of Kings Mountain; one daughter, Cindy Shull of Cliffside and Sunnie Chaney of Kings Mountain;' two stepdaugh- ters, Jennie Sue Caldwell of Kings Mountain and Cheryl Goldman of New York City; one brother, Jack Chaney of Kings Mountain; seven sisters, Edith Millwood of Bessemer City, Lucille Gladden, Dot Phillips, Sue Rhea, Peggy Childers, Loretta Owens and Sherry Short, all of Kings Mountain, and nin¢ grandchildren. The funeral was conducted ‘Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Second Baptist Church. Rev. Gene Land officiated. Burial was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. Memorial may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 201 W. Marion St., Shelby, 28150 or to Second Baptist Church building fund, 120 Linwood Rd., Kings Mountain, 28086. DAISY BOHELER' Daisy Sparrow Boheler, 81, of 111 Urban Drive, died October 2, Church Briefs 1992 at Kings Mountain Convalescent Center. A native of Stephensville, TX, she was a homemaker and daughter of the late John W. and Maude Kelly Sparrow. She was widow of Haskell Lee Boheler. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, John C. Boheler of Kings Mountain and David S. Boheler of Casar; two daughters, Faye B. Drumm of Charlotte and Maude B. Dixon of Gastonia; four: sisters, Ouida Sparrow and Ina Cockram, both of Stanley, Minnie Lee Abbott of Columbia, SC and Willa Deane Reynolds of Charlotte; 11 grand- children and four great-grandchil- dren. The funeral was conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church. Rev. David Philbeck officiated. Burial was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. HAZEL B. LEWIS BLACKSBURG, SC - Hazel Breakfield Lewis, 58, 208 W. Carolina Ave. Apt. 30, died October 2, 1992 at Kings Mountain : Hospital, | [i A native of Gaston County, she was wife of William Lewis and daughter of the late Clyde Suttle and Emma Lynch Breakfield. She . was a homemaker. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two brothers, William Breakfield of Dallas and Daniel Bowen of Smyrna,. SC; and four sisters, Florence Sipe, Betty Barnett and Alice Rote, all of Kings Mountain, and Sue Nance of Blacksburg. The funeral was conducted Central sets preaching mission The fall preaching mission opens Sunday at Central United Methodist Church and will feature Dr. and Ms. Lane Hurley as guest ministers and special music by the church choir. The Sunday program will begin with a breakfast and reception for the Hurleys from 8:45-9:45 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Dr. and Mrs. Hurley will lead a class for youth from 9:45-10:45 a.m. "When Jesus Moves In" will be | the dialogue sermon by Lane and Melody Hurley at the 11 a.m. wor- ship hour which will feature spe- cial music by the Chancel Choir with Rebecca Miller a guest soloist. Mrs. Hurley will speak at the 7 p.m. service and special mu- sic will be presented by harpist Leah Lattimore and a duet by Marilyn Hamrick and Teresa Williams. Monday night service at 7 p.m. will feature a dramatic monologue in costume. Dr. Hurley will use the topic,"A Shepherd"s Prayer."A quartet will present special music. The Tuesday night service at 7 p.m. will feature the sermon top- ic,"Just Another Landmark?" and special music by the Choir with Jake Dixon as soloist. A nursery will be provided for all the services. The public is invit- ed. BM Rev. Richard Brown will be evangelist for revival services October 11-14 at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Rev. Harold Beam, pastor, said the community is invit- ed to join the local congregation in the services. : BM The Heartstory will sing Sunday night at 7 p.m. at Allen Memorial Baptist Church. The public is invited. HB The annual jubilee birthday celebration at Boyce Memorial ARP Church will be held Wednesday night at 6:15 p.m. A covered dish supper will be served. Rev. Jerry Hallman will be speaker. BM Rev. Eddie Hawkins, pas- tor of Central Wesleyan Church of Thomasville, will be guest speaker for revival services October 18-21 at East Gold Street Wesleyan Church. Sunday services are at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and nightly services are at 7 p.m. A nursery will be provided. The public is invited. Do You Have Asthma or Emphysema? fire You Using Inhalers? And Paying For These With Your Own Funds? Did You Know That Medicare and Private Insurance WILL PAY For These Drugs For Home Inhalation Therapy Usually At Little Or NO COST TO YOU??? Call MEDI-FARE DRUG CENTER 300 W. Pine Street e Blacksburg, S.C. 1-800-527-9217 or 1-803-839-6384 | For Details Sunday at 4 p.m. at Harris Chapel by Rev. James Allen. Burial was in Bessemer City City Cemetery. GARY WADE BEAM WACO - Gary Wade Beam, 28, of S. Main Street, died October 6, 1992 at Cleveland Memorial Hospital. He was the son of Carl D. Beam of Kings Mountain and Patricia Beam of Waco and grandson of O. T. and Flora T. Cloninger of Gastonia. He was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church. A brother, Bobby, preceded him in death. Surviving, in addition to his par- ents and grandparents, are one sis- ter, Vickie Deitz of Bessemer City. The funeral will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Burial wil be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday night from 7-9 p.m. at Stamey Funeral Home in Fallston. Memorials’ may be made to Friedreich's Ataxia Inc., P.O Box 1116, Oakland, CA, 94611. CHARLIE WOOD, GROVER - Charlie Wood, 71, of 1319 Long Branch Rd., died October 2, 1992 at Kings Mountain Hospital. : A native of Cleveland County, he was married to Wavey Mae Hennison Wood and was the son of Kemmie Spurlin Wood of Kings Mountain and the late Charlie C. Wood. He was a member of Grover Church of God and an Army veter- an of World War II. He was a re- tired textile employee. Surviving, in addition to his wife and mother, are one son, Eddie Barrett, Myers split four in bowling action Barrett and Myers split four games and Barrett shut out Caveny and Midgette shut out Dilling 4-0 in bowling action this week. Jerome Grant's high line of 126 and 318 and Barrett's 128 line and 332 set led the Barrett team. Hullender lost three games to Barrett. John Dilling bowled a 113 line Kiwanis pancake Eat pancakes at KMHS Cafeteria before the KMHS-South Point homecoming football game Friday night. This is the invitation of the Dean Wood of Grover; two broth- ers, Robert Wood of Kings Mountain and Zeb Wood of Bessemer City; two -sisters, Margaret Brackett and Bess Ware, both of Kings Mountain; two grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. The funeral was conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. at Grover Church of God. Rev. Joe Heffner officiat- ed. Burial was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. CARD OF THANKS To the faculty and students of KMHS, KM Middle School and East Elementary School, we the family of Cory Leach would like to say thanks so much for the cards, food, floral arrangements and espe- cially the prayers at the loss of our loved one. We don't have the words to express our feelings to all of you. We just thank God every day for friends like you. We felt so close to you during those sad times as if you were one of us. It made us feel like we were not alone dealing with our loss, that you were hurting J too. May God bless you all and Rufus {we'll never forget your compas- i sion. Goldie, Cheryl, Lekeshia, and Sonya Leach and Ladricus Gingles. CARD OF THANKS The family of Bill Sellers wish to’ thank Dr. Walker, Dr. Barringer, local churches, the Dixon Community, and espe- cially the Grover Rescue Squad, for their many kindnesses at the death of our loved one. Mrs. Bill Sellers and 309 set to lead the Dilling team and Mark Midgette bowled a 120 line and 331 set to lead the Midgettes in mixed league action. Barrett's 111 line and 320 set led the Barrett team of Barrett and Ronnie Scruggs and Robert Hullender's 85 line and 258 set led the Hullender team of Debbie and Robert Hullender. supper set Friday Kings Mountain Kiwanis Club, sponsoring the annual fundraiser to benefit Kiwanis charities. Plates are $4 and serving starts at 5:30 p.m. Crop walk planned Oct. 25 Circle your calendar and get out your walking shoes to help aid the local crisis ministry at the annual Crop Walk on October 25. Crisis Ministry Director Sherry Hamrick reminds that a shorter route is being mapped for those who may not want to walk 6.5 miles. Hamrick said that 25 percent of all funds raised will go to help the needy in the Kings Mountain area. One-on-one forum scheduled Tuesday Supt. Dr. Bob McRae will meet onc-on-one with parents Tuesday night in a forum at 7 p.m. at Kings Mountain Middle School Cafeteria. The meeting, according to McRae, is designed to give parents an opportunity to sit down with him and talk about the Kings Mountain school system. "While it is not designed at this time to discuss individual concerns which ought to be brought to the attention of teachers or principals, it will be an opportunity for them to ask questions, receive informa- tion and give opinions about more general issues," he said. The forum is being held as a part of Parent Involvement Week activi- ties. Monday night McRae met with principals, PTO officials and rep- resentatives from each school at Bethware School for supper. The 35 people looked at school fund-raising and how changes can be made to address the problem of © door to door sales by kids and what Board of Education Chairman Ronnie Hawkins called "glorificd fund raising." « Members of the Board of Education were invited as guests of the group. Dr. Jane King, Dr, Larry Allen, and Ronnie Wilson, all assistant superintendents in charge of specif- ic programs, joined the discussion group. a A RN rn A Sa = Jesus Way Tabernacle Revival Corner of Franklin Blvd., and Bessemer City Rd. (Hwy. 74 West) West Gastonia, NC Thurs., Oct. 15 thru Sun., Oct. 18, 1992 7 pm Nightly Speaker: Rev. Tommy Sargent For more information call Pastors: Lude & Ruth Adkins at 861-8692 EIR (0 TEIN Income Taxes «Classes meet twice a week *Morning and Evening classes HeR BLOCK INCOME TAX TRAINING SCHOOL Classes begin October 15, 1992 «The cost of the course, including textbooks is $100 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OR STOP BY: 224 E. Garrison Blvd. (Water Tower Shopping Center) 864-5701 : Ladies Clothier ELECT Joyce Albright Brown District Court Judge EXPERIENCED: First female to practice law full time in Gaston County 31 years experience in civil, domes- tic, child custody, corporations, estate, & criminal law in Belmont, NC. $d sk kok ok ok ok kok QUALIFIED: University of North Carolina Law School, Chapel Hill, NC 1013 Union Rd. Gastonia, N.C. (704) 861-1990 . 104 E. Warren St. Shelby, N.C. (704) 481-1776 Will open court at 9:00 am * Will eliminate long recesses Will treat people with respect » Will be tough - but fair pald pol, adv, i t ¥ & SRS aaee aEe
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