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SE ny TT Se a RR October 31, 2002 Marlowe to speak to Gaston AAUW Stephen Marlowe of Kings Mountain will speak tot he Gaston Regional Branch of the American Association of Women Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at the main branch of the Gaston Country Library, 1500 Garrison Blvd., Gastonia. A long-time educator, Marlowe will speak on “The Establishment of the State of Israel and the Present Conflict.” Anyone interested in attending may call B’Ann , Vance at 853-2822. Graduates in Cleveland, Lincoln and Gaston counties are eligible to join the Gaston Regional Branch. Salvation Army offers assistance Applications for Christmas assistance from The Salvation Army for toys and food will be taken November 11-15 from 10 a.m.-12 noon and 1-3 p.m. Apply at the Salvation Army Christmas office at 311 N. Lafayette St., Shelby. No telephone applications will be taken. Applicants must take a picture ID, birth certificate of children, social security card, proof of income and expense, proof of Cleveland County residency, and proof of child custody. Earl yule parade slated December 1 The 5th annual Earl Christmas Parade will be held Sunday, Dec. 1 at 3 p.m The parade theme is “Honoring those who pro- tect and serve.” There will be judging of floats. For information about entering a unit in the parade call Mayor Arrie Ellis at 487- 8807. There is no entry fee but entries must be received by November 21. Jovy )1q - H1.G 4 JILB OX i ii vic Hospite'tt VIOY FTOVTRN at First Baptist Hospice of Cleveland County will conduct a training class at First Baptist Church, 605 W. King Street, Kings Mountain, each Wednesday in November. Classes will be held on November 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 9 a.m-12 noon. Hospice training is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about Hospice and the services provided to the community. No fee is charged and there is no obligation to volunteer. Hospice of Cleveland County offers a number of opportunities to volunteer. These may involve direct contact with patients and families as well as working in the office at Wendover, the organization’s inpa- tient/ residential facility in Shelby. Persons wishing to attend the classes or for more infor- mation, call Krista Haynes, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at 487-0800 ext. 120. Monday bingo set at CC senior center Grand opening for Monday Night Bingo will be held November 4 at the Neal Senior Center, 1266 Fallston Rd., Shelby. Doors open at 5:30. No one will be admitted after 7 p.m. Hot dogs will be free. For more information call Amanda Helms at 482-3488. Flu shots slated at Senior Center Flu shots will be given Friday, November 1 from 8:30-11 a.m. at the Patrick Senior Center. For more information, call Carolyn Bell at 734-0447. ‘Mostly Smiles’ grief program set Cleveland County Hospice will host its “Mostly Smiles Winter Wonderland” Saturday, November 23 at the Hospice Administration Building . The one-day retreat is for children ages 6-16 who have experienced a death i in their lives: 2 THe retreat fs free and Wilh offer children an opportuni-' ty learn about emotions, grief, and self-esteem through activities, art and games. For more information, call 487-0800 Ext. 111 (Kim Strange) or 128 (Cindy Coleman). KINGS MOUNTAIN WEATHER REPORT Oct. 16-19 Year Ago Total precipitation 2.08 95 Maximum 1 day .71 (21st) 95 (24th) Month to date 6.49 1.61 Year to date 35.80 35.32 Low temperature 40 *17th) 29 (27th) High temperature 69 (21st) 82 (24th) Average temperature 57.2 57.9 (Compiled by Kenneth Kitzmiller) The Kings Mountain Herald Page 9A CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Kings Mountain High School’s Class of 1957 held its 45th year reunion recently at the Holiday Inn Express. Front row, left to right, Curt George, Tom Gilbert, Elizabeth A. Hood, Doris Cloninger, Hoyle Burton, Peggy Carter, Frank Hinson. Standing, Lawrence Etters, Jack Cobb, Becky Harris, Joyce Early Tucker, Roger Mullis, Jane Morehead, Luther Barnes, Charles Bridges, Pat Preston, Mary Ann Huffstetler, Jerry Smith, Jane Clark, Bill Sipes, June Edwards, John McGinnis, Sandra harris, Dot Smith and Dale Laney Gann. KM High Class of ‘57 holds 45th year reunion The Kings Mountain high School Class of 1957 recently held its 45th year reunion. Twenty-three classmates, plus spouses, family and friends attended the event. On Friday evening the group gathered for pick-ups and small talk and getting reacquainted with class- mates that had been unable to attend previous reunions. Saturday evening, the group enjoyed a meal at the member who shared their memories. Deceased class members were remembered in prayer. They include David Denney, Kenny Hulffstetler, Rachel Bridges Stewart, Helen Faye Morrison Willis, Sandra Fleming Peterson, Judy Yarbro Marlowe, Annette Lawrence Simmonds, J.L. “Spook” Stewart, Sybil Blanton Stringfellow, Julius Ray Horn, Barbara Sue Holiday Inn Express. Tables were decorated in red, white and blue. Two small flags adorned each table, along with candles and ivy. The red, white, and blue theme was in memory of September 11, 2001. Curtis George, President of the Class, welcomed class members and guests and served as master of cere- monies. The microphone was passed to each class Smith, Prissy Guyton Melton, Mary Etters Freeman Clayton, and Theo McClain. Classmates voted to have their future reunions every two years instead of every five years. Hoyle Burton is compiling information for class newsletters. Anyone with information to share should write Hoyle Burton, 17117 Smith to attend Presidential Classroom C. Justin Smith, a student at Kings Mountain High School, will attend the Presidential Classroom Scholars Pro ram lanuat 18-25 in Washir ington, D ; Dur ing 1f the’) Wee IoRg pr 51 of gram, A interact Sih Washington insiders, includ- ing members of Congress, Presidential appointees, sen- ior military officials, top business leaders and jour- nalists. Students observe the Congress in action, visit their congressional offices and debate current issues with peers from the U.S. and abroad. They also visit the renowned sites of the nation’s capital such as the White House, U.S. Department of State and Arlington National Cemetery. Additional pro- gram highlights include a Central Intelligence Agency briefing, a mock presidential Semeca Gill, 22, is currently being * held in the Cleveland County Jail on two counts of armed robbery, two counts of second-degree kidnapping, and breaking and entering. She has a Roney criminal record, and District Attorney Bill Young was in office during the time these charges were filed. Most of them were dismissed. How many Semeca Gills are roam- ing the streets looking for their next victim? Take a look at her record: 5. Assault with a deadly weapon - Dismissed by the DA. 6. Assault with a deadly weapon - Dismissed by the DA. 7. Assault with a deadly weapon - Dismissed by the DA. 8. Assault with a deadly weapon Dismissed y the 9. ol with a Tired of Revolving-Door Justice? How many Semeca Gill's are roaming our streets looking for their next unsuspecting victims? restraint - Guilty Dismissed by the DA. dismissed by the deadly wea the DA. making a difference by aggressively, Ii Disorde rly conduct - Dismissed by Dismised Po the You get the a ture. Revolving jus- yet fairly, seeking justice and by com- the DA. tice at its worst. mitting Yimeelt to the kind of hard 2. Simple assault - Not guky, n “Assault by And now it's 2002. Guess who's work and professionalism the District 3. Communicating threats - Dismissed pointing a gun - still making a mockery of the crimi- Attorney's office desperate] needs. by the DA. Guilty. nal justice system? You guessed it. Please vote for Colin Mc} as 4. Assault by pointing a gun - Guilty 11. Criminal contempt - Guilty. 30 Semeca Gills. So far in 2002, these your new District Attorney. (uns Rei Ing days, magistrate. cases are pending against her: 12. No operators license / child 13. Resisting public officer - Semeca Gill's arrest record continued to build over the next several years. Time after time, the DAs office dis- missed serious cases against her: Assault, dismissed by Fe DA; Assault with a deadly weapon, dismissed by the DA; Assault by pointing a gun, > Going on to the Terror of the People, dismissed by Breaking and Entering; 2 counts of 2nd Degree Kidnap; 2 couts of Armed Robbery; and a drivers license charge Sadly, the case of Semeca Gills is nis one of many in which the District Attorney's office has dropped the ball in protecting the people from repeat criminal offenders. It's time for a change. It's time for the aggressive prosecution of those who make our communities unsafe. Colin McWhirter is committed to (elo) HW 19070 1114] 1/80 THE FIRST REPUBLICAN TO RUN FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY IN 16 YEARS ._* Graduate of Gardner-Webb University * Graduate of Campbell University School of Law * Trustee, Lafayette Street United Methodist Church * Board of Directors, Boiling Springs Family YMCA * Past President and Treasurer, Mental Health Association of Cleveland County * Member, Planning and Zoning Board, Boiling Springs “Ill put people like Semeca Gill and her friends in jail and slam the revolving-door shut on criminals.” - Colin McWhirter End Revolving-Door Justice, Elect COLIN MCWHIRTER Lincoln-Cleveland District Attorney Paid for By the Committee to Elect Colin McWhirter District Attorney school students unprece- dented access to the federal government. anniversary, Presidential Classroom has provided more than 100,000 top high election, and foreign embassy visits. Celebrating its 35th Leadership For Today, Vision For Tomorrow! e Economic Recovery Quality Education Affordable Health Care Vote Now Through November 2 or Vote Tuesday, November J Dedicated, Effective & Proven Leadership Paid for by Dalton for Senate Committee Let's Work Together To Make Cleveland County A Better Place Industry . . We must fereul: new industry to create jobs and high standard of living for families in Cleveland County. Water. . . Plentiful, pure water is critical for a clean environment and jobs through industry. Mental Health . . . : We must assist Mental Health to provide outstanding case workers for specific needs for each family in need. Health Department... Support our Health Department to create a safe and healthy environment in which to live and work. Law Enforcement . . . Strong support for our local sheriff and his department to protect citizens of Cleveland County of all ages, and an aggressive effort to stop drug sales in our county. Taxes... “With an extended career in sales and management with Hotpoint/GE, Bristol Metals and Southern Pump & Tank, it gives me an edge to help the citizens of Cleveland County open new doors for new industries and run the County conservatively.” Please Vote John McBrayer Cleveland County Commissioner November 3 Paid for by John McBrayer
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