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Page 2A City Council sided with the Planning and Zoning Board Tuesday night in rejecting de- veloper Mike Brown's proposal to modify a subdivision ordi- nance. Specifically, Brown wants to build family residences in Brown Meadows Subdivision off Chestnut Ridge Road and wants either the state or the city to maintain the roads but both have refused. At last Tuesday's planning board meeting, members agreed they believed Brown en- tered into a‘valid contract in 1994 for the initial investment in a 31 foot wide road which was later reduced to a 24 foot wide road. 'The only fact that has changed is who will maintain the road long term and it is staff's opinion that the construc- tion savings realized from re- ducing a 31 foot wide road to a 24 or even to 18 feet without curb and ‘guttering could be ap- plied by Brown to the mainte- nance of the road until it is tak- en over the city through an annexation,’ said Planning Director Steve Killian. “Private citizens can-and do maintain roads until they are taken over by a city or state.” Killian said a letter from re- tired Planning Director Gene White July 14, 1994 explaining the City Council's concession on road standards that stipulated that Brown would have to pave the road prior to building on the interior lots. Brown denied the existence of a memorandum. "When we signed off on these THE KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD Board denies developer's request to modify ordinance lots I told the city 10 years ago when I first built that subdivi- sion that the extra lots were for my kids," said Brown. "My daughter is getting mar- ried and I want to build her house soon and my son also plans to build nearby." Brown said if the city will take over maintenance of the road he will pave the road. "This is the first subdivision I built in Kings Mountain and I admit I made some mistakes," he said. Lou Ballew suggested that Brown pave the road and then seek voluntary annexation by the city so that the city would accept the road. But Brown says he isn't inter- ested, nor are his neighbors in the area, in voluntary annexa- tion by Kings Mountain. Brown said he sought satel- lite annexation a number of years ago when he spent $120,000 in the subdivision but "the city didn't want us." Ballew said voluntary annex- ation is the way to go. Jim Guyton said Brown would have to pave the road before the city could issue per- mits and probably permits should not have been issued years ago. But Guyton said the planning board had to treat every devel- oper alike. "We will be setting a precedent if we make this change. We are dealing with the very reason we have subdivi- sion regulations and we need to think long and hard about our recommendation to Council." Guyton said. Arson suspected in house fire near Grover Kings Mountain firemen helped battle a blaze in an out- building on Highway 216 South near Grover last Tuesday that also melted the vinyl siding and telephone lines on a frame house. Fire Chief Frank Burns said a juvenile is suspected of setting the fire which started in an out- building full of hay and straw. Bad Credit, Charge Offs, Repossessions, Bankruptcies Wo Credit Applications Refused! 24 Foun Hotline! 7 Daye 1-800-853-6187 - A FREE Service From Keeter Ford Save Time! PreQualify - Find the car of your dreams. Save Money - Know before you go! e We Can Answer Your Questions! Firemen from Grover and Bethlehem Fire Departments an the American Red Cross disas- ter van also responded to the fire and the Kings Mountain and Rescue Squads also re- sponded. Burns estimated damages at $15,000. $ Last Wednesday a smoke alarm sounded in the hallway a Weet! Cua LOCATED AT KEETER KORNER NY ve] CEES & Hwy. 180 Cleveland County’s Leading Volume EET he PRY) EDR RETA) I i | SEE: ROB BAZZLE, STEVE HALLMAN, JIM CAMERON, TODD HUGHES, TED ALLEN, RICK BALLARD, RALPH HORD, H.S. KEETER, JR., SONNY DAVIS, KEVIN OWENS, DAVID MONROE, RODNEY MCGINNIS was $13,995 Now *11,900 *$5227 a month Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep 1601 East Main Street, Lincolnton Dodge NEE = 1995 jp WRANGLER | 1997 JEEP CHEROKEE $299 mo., 48 mo. lease First Payment; Sec. Dep.; 2 Taxes due at Signing. Sales Hours; Mon.-Fri. 8:30-8:00 - Sat. 8:30-5:00 of a home in Waco and roused Virgie Mae Carter and her fami- ly and they escaped the Prine house The fire started from a short in a ceiling light in a child's playroom. Oak Grove and Waco Fire Departments re- sponded at 11:09 a.m. to 226 Green Meadows Road. © Cleveland County Fire Inspector Perry Davis said heavy smoke was already showing when firemen arrived. He said damage may not have been so extensive if the call had PATRICK From 1-A seeking nor expecting public recognition,” said his son, Larry Patrick. Surviving in addition to his wife, are one daughter, Barbara Patrick of Myrtle Beach, SC; two sons, Henry Lawrence "Larry" Patrick Jr. and Gilbert Hambright Patrick and his wife Janie McCants Patrick, all of Kings Mountain; one brother, Paul Patrick of Charleston, SC; and one sister, Betty Patrick «Merritt of Roanoke, Va. The funeral was conducted by Dr. Richard Newsome at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church. The ser- vice included music by The Graham (NC) High School k.# 9473 1995 JEEP LAREDO was $20,995 Now °18,900 *$359 a month come sooner. Because the tele- phone at the home was discon- nected and nearby neighbors were not at home, Rodney Carter ran about a half mile up the gravel road to find a telephone. "The lapse in time gave the fire time to intensify," said the fireman. Two of the family's five pets died of smoke inhalation. It was the second time that fire tragedy struck the Waco family. Phillip, one of Mrs. Carter's five sons, died in a mo- bile home fire in Bessemer City in 1985. Choral Ensemble, a touring concert choir directed by family friend Marshall Qualls. Brother- in-law and college friend Bill Merritt provided heartfelt com- ments on Mr. Patrick's life. An honorary military burial was performed at Mountain Rest Cemetery by the U.S. Marine Corps and was comple- mented by a cappella song by the Choral Ensemble, a lone bagpiper, significant to Patrick's Scottish heritage, playing "Amazing Grace" following a 21-gun salute. Past and present management of Patrick Yarn Mills were honorary pall bear- ers. ! - Memorials may be made to Patrick Memorial Fund for Overseas Ministries, c/o First Citizens Bank, PO Box 668, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. August 28,1997, Subdivision plans approved A final plan for Phase 4 of the Logan Park Subdivision has been approved by the city. Steve Killian, city planning director, said nine new lots have been created that will front a state maintained road, seven in - the new portion of the develop- ment and two in the older sec- tion. Killian said the State Department of Transportation has received preliminary con- struction plans for the road. Killian said the developer, Andy Neisler, will maintain the road until the state takes over the road after inspection. Killian said the City of Kings Mountain runs water to the development. "Mr. Neisler has done every- thing by the book and I want to recognize him for his willing- ness to meet the requirements of the city's subdivision ordi- nance," said Killian at the recent meeting. Logan Park Subdivision is lo- cated on Margrace Road. Obituaries W.M. MAUNEY CHARLOTTE - William Murphy Mauney, 72, of Charlotte, Morrow McIntyre of Kings Mountain, died August 22, 1997 at Mercy Hospital following ex- tended illness. The funeral was conducted Monday at 11 a.m. by Rev. G. Thomas Tate at Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Sharon Memorial Park. Born in Gaston County, he was the son of the late Sidney William and Bessie Murphy Mauney. A graduate of the Charlotte Technical High School class of 1943, Mauney retired af- ter 40 years as an engineer from CSZ Railroad. He was a mem- ber of Plaza Presbyterian Church and the fellowship Sunday School class. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mabel Mauney Cook. Surviving are his wife, Mildred Stegall Mauney; two sons, William Edward of Charlotte and Keith Allen Mauney of Los Colinas, Texas; one daughter, Glenda Kincaid McAlexander and her husband John Aaron McAlexander of Charlotte; one sister, Evelyn Griffith of Atlanta, Ga.; five grandchildren,lan McAlexander, Erma Hopkins, JacobiMauney, Brian Mauney and Myra Mauney and two aunts, Mrs. Ila McIntyre of Kings Mountain and Mrs. Helen McGinnis of Crouse. Memorials may be made to Plaza Presbyterian Church, 2304 CANIPE From 1-A she works for Petroleum World, school personnel at West School and the Middle School, and nurses and doctors have sus- tained them. Steven was a big hit with his nurses at the hospital and de- signed Christmas cards with their pictures last year. "We stayed in Room 212 so much that we felt like it was home," said his mother. Steven may be facing another surgery but for now things are going well for the young man. "This hill is getting a little steep to climb," he said as he climbed the hill from the waterfront where the construction was go- ing on. His dog was behind him all the way. "We thought Steven had an inflamed tonsil and learned that it was a rare form of cancer," said Mrs. Davis. Steven had been in good health and never complained. He still doesn't complain, says his mom. He enjoyed meeting NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon when he was in the hospital last year and likes be- ing spoiled by his big family. "We live each day as it comes," says his mother. Steven returns to the hospital for a scan next week but on a - beautiful summer day Friday he wasn't thinking doctors and hospitals. "This is great, just great," he said over and over as he watched his Make A Wish come true. nephew of Ila’ The Plaza, Charlotte, 28205 or to the charity of the donor's choice. Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ~ GRIER ROYSTER BLACKSBURG, S.C. - Grier Lee Royster, 84, 505 West Lime Street, died Monday, August 25, 1997 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby. He was the son of the late John Bunyan and Annie P. Blalock Royster. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Hamrick Royster; brother, George Royster; and sisters, Doris Moritz and Bertie R. Justice. He was a retired tex- tile worker, a U.S. Air Force vet- eran of World War II, and a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. He is survived by his step- sons, Larry Hester of Blacksburg; Lloyd Hester of Lincolnton, and Doug Hester of Bergin, NJ; daughters, Glenda Dingus of Grover and Celeste Rooks of Blacksburg; step- daughter, Ruth Elliott of Lincolnton; brothers, Frank Royster of Blacksburg and Bill Royster of Chapel Hill; sister, Janelle Carmack of Hermiston, Oregon; 23 grandchildren; sev- eral great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. The funeral was conducted by Dr. Paul Sorrells at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Harris Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery. Harris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. CRUSADE From 1-A the crusade committee was short $5600 of its $29,000 bud- get but reached it when the of- fering plates were passed, said Crusade Chairman Ronnie Hawkins. Proceeds from the re- mainder of the week will be earmarked for further work of the Strack evangelistic crusades. Family Night was Tuesday night and Youth Night is Thursday. More than 400 youn le attended a youth AE Ss in the week with 24 youth accept- ing Christ and 24 recommitting their lives to God. At Sunday's opening crusade 12 people went to the altar and 21 people rededicated their lives. axe wm eo | i n My aim is to provide a woman-friendly atmosphere for healthcare. This means taking time to listen and to offer warm, compassionate, and supportive care. | = ee entire pregnancy. 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