October 30,1997
The Kings Mountain Herald
| Obituaries
FRED SISK j ;
~ KINGS MOUNTAIN - Fred
Louis Sisk, 59, 313 Amhurst
Drive, died October 23, 1997 at
Wendover Center, Shelby.
A native of Haywood
County, he was the son of the
late John L. Sisk. He was also
preceded in death by his broth-
er, Sam Sisk. He was a member
of Christian Freedom Baptist
Church, the American Legion.
V.E.W., and Kings Mountain
Saddle Club. He was employed
by Republic Textile Equipment
Company, York, SC, for 23
years.
He is survived by his wife,
Rose Forrester Sisk; son, Mike
Sisk and daughter-in-law Jill of
Weston, CT.; daughter, Rhonda
Shank of Lumberton; mother,
Mary Ball Sisk of Asheville;
brothers, Mark Sisk of
Asheville, Tommy Sisk of
Richmond, VA, Troy Sisk of ~
Knoxville, TN, J.B. Sisk and
Charles Sisk of Kings Mountain;
and granddaughter, Nikkie
Wallace.
The funeral was conducted
by the Rev. Mike Chambers at 2
p.m. Saturday at Ollie Harris
Memorial Chapel. Burial was in
Mountain Rest Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to
Hospice of Cleveland County,
951 Wendover Heights, Sisley
NC 28150.
Harris Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements.
LONA FALLS
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Lona
Sipe Falls, 92, of Battleforest
Apartments, died October 27,
1997 at White Oak Manor, York,
SC. i
A native of Gaston County,
she was the daughter of the late
John H. and Dora Reynolds
Sipe, “and wife of the late Otis
Falls Sr. She was a homemaker
and, a member of St. Matthew's
Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her son,
Otis Falls Jr. of Lake Wylie, SC;
daughter, Betty Mullis of York,
SC; sister, Flossie McCarter of
Clover, SC; 10 grandchildren
and 15 great-grandchildren.
The was conducted by the
Rev. James Daughtery at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at Ollie Harris
Memorial Chapel. Burial was in
Mountain Rest Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church,
201 North Piedmont Avenue,
Kings Mountain, NC 28086.
INEZ ALLEN
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Inez
Bennett Allen, 88, 112 South
Gaston Street, died October 24,
1997 at Lowman :Home Bethel
Unit, White Rock, SC.
A native of Cleveland
County, she was the daughter
of the late Gus S. and Lillian
Ramsey Bennett, and wife of
the late Hunter Allen. She was
also preceded in death by her
son, Billy Allen. She was a
homemaker and a member of
Central United Methodist
Church. i Pi
She is survived by her daugh-
ters, Ramona Allen Richardson
of Columbia, SC, and Gail Allen
Humphries of Charlotte; broth-
er, Jack K. Bennett of Kings
Mountain; sisters, Betty Hayes
of Kings Mountain and Evelyn
Watkins of Gastonia; three
grandchildren and six great-
grandchildren.
A graveside service was con-
ducted by the Rev. Harold
Schwantes at 2 p.m. Sunday at
Mountain Rest Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to
Central United Methodist
Church, P.O. Box 37, Kings
Mountain, NC 28086.
CARL W. BEATY SR.
Carl William Beaty Sr., 69, of
111 McMurray Rd., died
October 27, 1997 at Charlotte
Presbyterian Hospital.
A native of Cleveland
County, he was a retired self-
employed commercial tile in-
staller and husband of Sarah
Davis Beaty. He was the son of
the late Walter and Ollie Barrett
Beaty and was also preceded in
death by his brothers, Thurman
and Junior Beaty, and his sister,
Elizabeth Thomas.
Surviving, in addition to his
wife, are two sons, Ricky Beaty
and wife Tina of Kings
Mountain and Carl W. Beaty Jr.
and wife Linda of Shelby; one
daughter, Nanette Turner and
husband Wayne of Grover;
three sisters, Arlee Lail, Eunice
Toney and Hazel Singleton, all
of Kings Mountain; 10 grand-
children; and four great-grand-
children.
He was a member of
Westover Baptist Church.
The funeral service will be
conducted Thursday at 2 p.m.
at Victory Baptist Church. The
body will lie in state 30 minutes
before the service. Rev. Dennis
Wells and Rev. Luke Pearson
will officiate. Burial will be in
‘Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery.
Lutz-Austell Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements.
ELECTION
From 1-A
East Kings Mountain precinct,
moved from the Community
Center to the American Legion
Post. Voters will enter the
Legion Hall at the front doors of
the building.
This is the first municipal
election to be conducted by the
county which has customarily
conducted the board of educa-
tion and Grover municipal elec-
tions.
VOTE
BOB HAYES
CITY COUNCIL AT- LARGE
~ NOV. 4TH
: YOU AND TTOGETHER *
FOR
A CHANGE
VOTE
JIM NORRIS
KINGS MOUNTAIN
CITY COUNCIL WARD 5
As the upcoming election draws near, it is decision time for the voters of Kings
Mountain. Are we ready to make the necessary changes in leadership that will put Kings
Mountain on the right path as we approach the Twenty First Century? Industry is the life
of any community. The geographic location of Kings Mountain is a great plus for any
industry seeking to locate in our general area. That is why business as usual is not good
enough for Kings Mountain. The time for change is now.
As you approach the voting-pektis:on Nov. 4th there will be people offering you pens,
pencils, candy, etc. Some of these people are paid to stand and offer you these items.
They are there for the money only, not because they support the candidate they are
working for. Ido not intend to take part in this type of activity. I intend to be at the
voting polls myself. The only thing that I will offer you is a firm handshake which will
be my commitment to work hard for you the fine citizens of Kings Mountain.
Thank You For Your Support
Jim Norris
Candidate ward 5 -
Paid for by Candidate.
- planning fellowship
~~ representing the ward; and for
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VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE
KMHS Class of 1972
The Kings Mountain High
Class of 1972 will have a fellow-
ship dinner for all classmates at
6 p.m. Friday, November 28 at
Ryan's Steak House in Shelby.
For more information call
Gloria Camp at 937-3536.
GARY D. JOY
FOR MAYOR
YOUR VOTE IS NEEDED
| WILL HONOR YOUR VOTE
WITH DEDICATED SERVICE
PAID FOR BY CANDIDATE
CITY
From 1-A
At-Large Council members
Norma Bridges and Dean
Spears are being challenged by
retired Kings Mountain Police
Chief Bob Hayes, and James P.
Self.
Outwardly campaign 1997 |
has been quiet. Incumbents —
have said they are running on
their records, citing ongoing
projects and progressive gov-
ernment. Challengers say they
have new ideas they want to see
implemented.
. A total of 19 citizens seek
eight City Council seats in the
general election Tuesday.
Voters in each ward will re-
ceive two ballots. One is the of-
ficial non-partisan regular mu-
nicipal election ballot for
mayor, member of city council
YOU’RE
MY #1
CONCERN
VOTE
FOR
:
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WARD #1
COUNCIL
NOV. 4TH
two members of city council at-
large. The second ballot is the
school ballot where citizens
may vote for three members,
two representing the outside
district and one at-large.
Paid for by Candidate
RE-ELECT
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~~ RONNIE HAWKINS
KINGS MOUNTAIN SCHOOL BOARD
. | OUTSIDE SEAT
COMMITMENT AND SERVICE TO-OUR CHILDREN AND OUR COMMUNITY
SERVICE
*Currently serving as Chairman, Kings Mountain Board of Education
Chairman - Jay Strack Crusade - Treasurer Rick Gage Crusade - Public Relations, Clyde Dupin Crusade
Past President - Kiwanis Club
Selected by Cleveland County for 9 Who Care Award, 1996
*Youth Assistance Program
*Mentor for troubled youth
Served on Kings Mountain Economic Development Committee
*Volunteer with the Kings Mountain Fire Department - 10 years
*Volunteer with the Kings Mountain Rescue Squad - 10 years i
*Mission Pilot for Civil Air Patrol ; 2 a 0
Served in the United States Army ’
*Former Asst. Scoutmaster and Cadet Commander, Civil Air Patrol
Served on Violence Task Force Committee
Served on Character Education Committee
Selected Young Man of the Year, 1984
Introduced flying to over 350 kids by taking them for their first flight.
COMMITMENT
*To serve the community to the best of my ability.
*To work with all children, with a special emphasis on those youth that need an adult role model: 7
*To support programs in the school system that promote academic excellence. i
*To aggressively support vocational programs in our school system for those students who wish to 0 i ectly
--inte the work place after graduation; while encouraging-them-to continue their education at our local
community colleges. |
*To work with board members and administration to make our school system a great place for our kids.to.grow.
To continue to support established programs that have given us academic growth at all schools. The state
has recognized three of our five elementary schools as exemplary schools and one as a school of .
distinction.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF A BOARD OF EDUCATION THAT WORKS TOGETHER
HIGHLIGHTS
*Cooperative agreement approved with the city of Kings Mountain for shared use of facilities.
*Tech Prep Program implemented at Rings Mountain High School
*Kids Safe Program
*Devéloped board of education goal setting process.
eInitiated “Key Business Program” to decrease dropouts.
Implemented Communities in Schools program at East School.
Held first community education summit.
*Began Parent Center
*Re-organized child care program as Kids, Etc.
Implemented system wide computer-assisted learning program in elementary schools.
*Approved using cameras on school buses for improved monitoring of behavior.
*Banned door-to-door fund raising.
*Approved plans for renovation of Central School.
*Began Parker St. School (Alternative school).
*Received report on district office efficiency from Office of State Budget and Management which showed
high level of efficiency.
eInitiated Violence Task Force committee and implemented recommendations.
eImplemented the Reading Program Study Committee.
Implemented Resource Officer program at Kings Mountain High School.
*Completed downsizing of district office certified staff by 2.5 positions.
eInitiated Character Education Program and-implemented. recommendations.
Yearly increases in instructional supply funds to schools.
Public hearings on use of state construction bond monies.
Decision to build new school, based on Sommualty input.
~Approved major facility improvements. =
*Supported class size reduction.
*Supported Saxon math and phonics program.
Supported the abolishment of combination classes.
*Approved Schools ABC programs.
Paid for by Ronnie Hawkins
PERSONAL ry :
«Married to Elizabeth “Libby” Dye Hawkins, 21 years’ De :
*Active member of First Presbyterian Church. Elder and Guns Setioal Fonetien, j
Funeral Director: Harris Funeral Home, 22 years