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) i — REE As — La Page 3A ANDIE BRYMER / HERALD Debbie Eastridge (top left) catches up on her knitting; Deputy Chris Cook (lower left) gives Jake Allen a junior police badge; and Officer Jerry Tessneer of the KMPD grills hamburgers at Tuesday's National Night Out at Patriots Park. NIGHT From 1A and automatic weapons are used in hostage situations, with barricaded subjects and with high risk drug arrests and search warrants. Capone, a four legged member of the Sheriff's office, was a hit with the younger crowds. The dog demonstrated how he could open the patrol car door. Deputy Chris Cook, his han- dler, was on hand to answer questions. Blue lights flashed from ~ atop a highway patrol cruis- er and Camaro. Along side the cars was the BATmobile. Residents toured the mobile unit which is taken to DWI check points. A breath alco- hol test can be administered on board the unit. The unit is paid for out of DWI related fines, according to Kevin Dean, BAT Mobile Coordinator. After National Night Out festivities wrapped up, the BAT Mobile participated in a local DWI checkpoint. Kings Mountain Fire Department brought its new engine, a ladder truck and command post vehicle out. “We're here to support the police department,” said Joey Davis, an inspector with the fire department. The event was not just about education, food and music were also on the agenda. The Mink Band played as KM police officers grilled hamburgers for the crowds. “We (fire department) were setting up. I asked my family to come out,” he said. “You get to see people you Robert Medlin and several know.” others members of the Kings Cindy Houser’s cousin Mountain Police Explorers played saxophone in the band. She came to hear him and enjoy the evening. “I came out to hear the music and have some fun,” Post helped officers with food preparations. The Mink Band was a big hit with Darrel Honeycutt who relaxed on the back of she said. his Yamaha Virgo. National Night Out was “This is the type of music originated by the National I like. It's my generation,” Neighborhood Watch he said. Kings Mountain volunteer fire fighter Bill Eddie Parker, his wife Dorene Parker and their daughter Krysten Parker enjoyed the music and hamburgers. Association. Over 9,500 communities in the United States, Canada, U.S. territo- ries and military bases around the world participate on the first Tuesday in August each year. FILING From 1A year member of the Bethware Progressive Club. Brenda Ross and incum- bent Jim Guyton are also running for the Ward 2 seat. Wayne Worcester, 67, is running for Ward 3. He would like the city to do more for residents from their teen to middle years. Worcester would also like to softball complex which Worcester says could be a money maker for the town. He supports two year terms for council members. Worcester has lived in Kings Mountain for 46 years. He is an ordained minister and evangelist. He served as an umpire for 30 years. He works as a securi- ty officer and is an Army veteran. Also running for the Ward 3 seat are Jerry Mullinax, Kay Hambright and incumbent Dean Spears are running for Ward 4. Incumbent Carl Devane is running unchallenged for Ward 5. Running for the two at large seats are Houston Corn, Gary Joy, William Marcellino and incumbent Rick Moore. Gilbert “Peewee” Hamrick, 62, is challenging incumbent Rick Murphrey in the mayor’s race. “If you quit spending for things we don’t need, then you wouldn't have to charge as much for everything,” he wrote in a press release. Hamrick believes less strict city codes would give businesses an incentive to stay in Kings Mountain. Hamrick said he supports two year terms for city council members. He owns Peewee Service Line, a used car business. School board chairperson see socceer moved from Ralph Grindstaff, Tommy Hamrick supports less Shearra Miller and member Davidson Park to the old Hawkins and incumbent spending by city govern- Stella Putnam are unchal- stadium. This would free up Clavon Kelly. ment. lenged in that race. Davidson Park to become a GROVER reached for comment. in a seat left open by Bill concerns. Candidate Jackie Bennett Favell. The bid for office is a From 1A Incumbents Jack Herndon and Robert Hunt have also filed. Neither could be was profiled in an earlier report. Retired Grover Police Chief Bill Pheagin and Bill Ellis are running for mayor . Pheagin said his time as police chief familiarized him with the town and its peo- ple. He is currently talking with residents to assess their chance to give back, he said. “I want to do my part,” Pheagin said. Ellis was profiled in an earlier report. SCHOOL From 1A Cook along with several other teachers like Beverly Moffitt worked on certifica- tion in teaching gifted and talented students. Moffitt is a seventh grade textbook her classes will pilot. Superintendent Dr. Larry Allen is enthusiastic about 2002-2003. The major focus will be on No Child Left Behind legislation. “That will keep everyone busy,” he said. “I think we'll have a great year.” accommodate the increase. are smaller, the chairperson “Hopefully this will be a said. temporary solution,” said Miller anticipates a posi- board chairperson Shearra tive year. Miller. She predicts that the new vocational school will help relieve overcrowding in a few years. Also, classes com- ing after this freshman class “I'm looking forward to another good year,” she said. “We have a tradition of hardworking teachers and students.” . Grover sets public hearing on board of adjustments BY ANDIE L. BRYMER Staff Writer During its Monday night meeting, the Grover City Council voted to hold a public hearing Aug. 25 on re-establishing its board of adjustment. While the public hearing is required by law, the town has no choice but to re- establish the board. A July 15 vote by the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners placed responsibility for zoning back onto Grover. State law gives Grover two years to re-establish its board but officials said they see no rea- son to wait. The vote to hold the hear- ing was unanimous. Mayor Bill Favell said he did not anticipate any opposition from council members on establishing the board. The town council is currently looking for volunteers to serve on that board. 7% EMILY LEDFORD In other business, council members discussed the town’s park. The town had contracted with Grover Industries’ security service to lock and unlock the park gate daily. Effective Aug. 1, the mill is no longer using the security service. Now the town is seeking other options. For now the park gate will be left unlocked. All terrain vehi- cles are also causing erosion problems in the park. “Until we are able to come up with something else, it will have to be watched,” Favell said. Council also discussed widening ditches along Dogwood Street and Carolina Avenue. The cur- rent storm drains are not able to handle the flow, offi- cials say. Due to the Labor Day hol- iday, the council will hold its September meeting immediately following the public hearing Aug. 25. Emily Ledford selected for Youth Orchestra Emily Ledford has been selected for membership in the Charlotte Youth Symphony Orchestra. The CYSO has been an educational outreach of the Charlotte Symphony for stu- dents of high school age for over 40 years. Members are chosen by audition, and rep- resent more than 70 schools in Charlotte and surround- ing communities. This year, more than 300 students auditioned for the Orchestra. Ledford, a clarinet player, - is a rising junior at Kings Mountain High School where she is a member of the marching, pep and Blazer Bands. She is also a member of the Charlotte Youth Wind Ensemble spon- sored by UNCC. As a member of CYSO, Ledford recently participat- ed in the Orchestra’s sum- mer camp at Converse College. This is an intensive week long camp, sponsored by the Symphony Guild of Charlotte, that has been nationally recognized for its uniqueness. The CYSO will perform a number of concerts through- out the season, including such venues as the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and as part of the Charlotte Symphony's Summer Pops Programs at Southpark. (IN 1 704-739-2150 Fri., Sat., Sun. Ww AH S.W.A.T. hc Sy | Ales Gigli ope (BER 704-445-4003 The Herald Published every Thursday 0 a Es ERS math teacher. 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