The Kings Mountain Herald
March 18, 2004
ANDIE BRYMER / HERALD
The Chick Fil-A Cow greets Mearl Valentine Monday night at a Relay for Life team cap-
tains meeting at the Patrick Senior Center. Valentine is part of the Grace United
Methodist Relay Team. The American Cancer Society will receive a portion of proceeds
from Chick Fil-A purchases made on Thursdays. Kings Mountain’s Relay for Life will be
April 30-May 1.
Cherryville may seek
help from KM for water
BY ANDIE L. BRYMER
Staff Writer
The City of Cherryville is
looking toward Kings
Mountain as a possible part-
ner in a water reservoir.
Cherryville Mayor Bob
Austell plans to attend
Kings Mountain's March 23
city council meeting to hear
, an engineering report on the
feasibility of a second water
impoundment for Kings
Mountain.
The shared lake is one
long term solution
Cherryville officials are con-
sidering as they attempt to
solve that town’s water
shortage.
During the drought of
2002, Cherryville purchased
water from Lincoln County
however they do not plan to
continue that relationship.
The town is talking with
the City of Lincolnton about
buying water as a short term
solution. Another short term
solution is a second reser-
voir on Indian Creek.
Cherryville currently gets its
water from a single reservoir
on that creek.
RIDE
From 1A
scores were low and few
parents were involved.
When Holland offered to
volunteer, administrators
did not know what to do
‘with her.
While many of the neigh-
borhoods around it remain
poor, today the school has
earned national recognition
for test scores. Parents built
a playground. Scouting
troops meet at the school.
Students stay after the day
ends for Homework Club.
Two hundred people attend-
ed a family night. Parents,
community and church
members volunteer regular-
ly.
“It took a lot to make East
what it is today. Now people
want to come and be a part
of their child’s education,”
Holland said.
The mother and PTO
president explained that
many parents of East stu-
dents did not finish school
and initially were intimidat-
ed about coming to campus.
Now that has changed.
“They don’t feel like peo-
ple look down on them for
what they wear, how they
look, how much money they
make,” Holland said.
Hoyle described an
intense approach he and the
staff take to get families
involved. If parents do not
show up for required confer-
ences, he and teachers or
guidance counselor Grace
Costner make a home visit.
Hoyle once suspended a
child whose mother would
not attend a conference.
“We got mom in. We do
whatever it takes,” he said.
For parents who are not
able to give their children all
they need, staff and faculty
pitch in. School supplies are
purchased, assistants pro-
vide snacks for children
who arrive hungry, commu-
nity volunteers are recruited
7S. K.
A RI
Does my Mom need a
Nursing Home or an
Assisted Living?
A A person who requires a ly
service that ONLY a License
Nurse or Therapist can provide
needs a Nursing Home stay (ie:
i tube feedings, wound care, IV
therapy). A person who requires
“ help with bathing, dressing,
Kristi Highson Anthony, grooming, eating, toileting,
medication administration and/or
mobility is more appropriate for the
Assisted Living setting.
Executive Director
Summit Place
Assisted Living
0 What is the difference in cost between a
Nursing Home Stay vs, an Assisted Living?
A The average golly i for a Nursing Home shay is $135.
Assisted Livin, pias begin at $44 per day!
How does Hen ursing Hors environment
differ from the pisses Living
environment?
A The Nursing Home environment is based on a
“Medical” model due to the typical patient they care for,
whereas the Assisted Living environment is based on a
Residential /home-like environment.
Kristi Anthony spent 14 years in the Nursing Home setting, both as
a Director of Nursing Services and a Nursing Home Administrator
prior to entering the Assisted Living arena in 2000.
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SUMMIT PLACE
of Kings Mountain
assisted living managed by Beacon Communities
1001 Phifer Road, Kings Mountain, NC
704-739-6772
to donate Christmas pres-
ents. Transportation home is
provided for some activities.
“When they (students)
come through these doors,
they know they are going to
be loved,” Holland said.
Wiping away tears, Kings
Mountain City
Councilwoman Kay
Hambright talked about
growing up in a textile com-
munity and how difficult it
was when she was forced to
attend a school across town.
“I can understand some of
these children. It’s traumat-
ic,” she said.
According to
Representative Tim Moore,
some members of Gaston
County's legislative delega-
tion were unwilling to sup-
port a bill which would
have expanded Cleveland
County Schools’ attendance
line to include the Gaston
County portion of Kings
Mountain. Gaston will lose
money if it allows the
boundary to change.
“We're hoping the two
county boards will work out
an agreement,” he said.
Though invited, no
Gaston County Board of
Education members nor
Gaston County
Commissioners attended the
tour Friday at East.
“It speaks for itself,” said
George Litton, chairman of
Cleveland County Schools.
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OBITUARIES
ESTELLE H. TESSENER
GROVER - Estelle Hope Tessener, 93, 7209
Tall Tree Lane, Charlotte, formerly of
Grover, died March 9, 2004 at Presbyterian
Hospital, Charlotte.
A native of Gaffney, SC, she was the
daughter of the late Thomas Lee and Alice
Browning Hope. She was the wife of the late
Fay Egbert Tessener.
She was a member of First Baptist Church,
Grover, and was retired from Minette Mills,
Grover.
She is survived by her son, Ed Tessener Jr.
of Charlotte; daughters Martha Ann Grant
and husband Sid of Fayetteville, and Pat
Tessener of Charlotte; three grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was conducted by Dr.
Tony Fulbright at 2 p.m. Friday, March 12,
2004 at Cleveland Memorial Park, Boiling
Springs.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist
Church, 403 Cleveland Avenue, Grover, NC
28073.
Harris Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
WILLIAM MAUNEY JR.
Captain William Lawrence Mauney Jr.
USAF (Ret.), 57, of Shalimar, FL, formerly of
Kings Mountain, died March 13, 2004.
He was born October 5,
1946 to the late Dr. William
Lawrence Mauney and
{Billie Louise Black Mauney.
He was a 1966 graduate of
Carolina Military Academy.
He attended Wake Forest
University and graduated
from Gardner Webb
8 University in 1973.
; He began his military
career with the US Army, and received the
Vietnam Service Medal and an Army
Commendation Medal. He was commis-
sioned into the United States Air Force
where he served until he retired in 1990.
He was a lifelong Lutheran and former
member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church,
Kings Mountain.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years,
Teresita, and daughter Sarah Mauney of the
home; mother Elizabeth Winget Mauney of
Kings Mountain; brother Dr. Jeff Mauney
and wife Priscilla of Kings Mountain; sister
Jennie Hinshaw and husband David of
Belmont; and three nieces, Elizabeth
Mauney, Margaret Mauney and Catherine
Hinshaw.
The funeral was conducted by Father
Nelson Toledo at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
March 17, 2004 at Emerald Coast Funeral
Home Chapel, Fort Walton Beach, FL. Burial
with military honors was at 1:15 p.m. at"
Barrancas National Cemetery Pensacola, FL.
Memorials may be made to the American ie
FOS IN0.
Cancer Society.
Emerald Coast Funeral Home, Fort *
Walton Beach, FL was in charge of arrange-
ments.
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SELMA OWENS
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Selma Huffstetler
Owens, 87, 1394 Loblolly Lane, Clover, SC,
formerly of Kings Mountain, died March 16,
2004 at her home.
She was a native of Kings Mountain and
daughter of the late Edward and Mary Ross
Huffstetler. She was the wife of the late
Gaddis Owens.
She was a member of the Kings Mountain
Church of God, Family Worship Center, and
she was retired from McNeil Industries.
She is survived by her son, Robert Owens
and wife Linda of Clover, SC; daughter
Dorothy Howell of Kings Mountain; broth-
ers Roy Hulffstetler Jr. and wife Doris and
Clyde Huffstetler and wife Darothy, all of
Kings Mountain; sister Virgie Eaker and
husband Boyce of Kings Mountain; six
grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren
and a number of nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be conducted by
the Rev. Roger Woodard at 2 p.m. Thursday
at Mountain Rest Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Thursday prior to the service at Harris
Funeral Home, Kings Mountain.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of
Community Care, 325 S. Oakland Ave., Rock
Hill, SC 29730.
Harris Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
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Smart Medicine, Compassionate Care,
Cleveland Medical Associates
David M. Johnson, M.D.
608 W. Kings Street, Kings Mountain,
Hour: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. * Monday through Friday
704-734-5129
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Cleveland Regional Medical Center
Carolinas HealthCare System
FRANCES HOLLIFIELD
MURFREESBORO, TN - Frances Ellison
Hollifield, 78, 2214 Stanford Court, died
Friday, March 12, 2004 at her home.
A native of Hartford, TN, she was the
daughter of the late Fannie Ellison. She was
also preceded in death by her husband, Roy
H. Hollifield, and son Pete Hollifield.
She was retired from
Fruit of the Loom and was
member of Family
YWorship Center.
| She is survived by her
json, Rev. Gary Hollifield of
FlGastonia; daughters Phyllis
4H. Henley and Connie H.
: Williams and husband, Rev.
§ ; #Eddie Williams, all of
Murfreesboro, TN; daugh-
ter-in-law Brenda Hollifield of Kings
Mountain; brother Walter Ellison of El Paso,
TX; long time friend Ruby Warlick of Kings
Mountain; 15 grandchildren and 22 great
grandchildren.
A graveside service was held March 16,
2004 at 11 a.m. at Mountain Rest Cemetery,
Kings Mountain.
Memorials may be made to The Family
Worship Center, 1503 Sulphur Springs Road,
Murfreesboro, TN 37129.
Harris Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
KATHY JOHNSON
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Kathy Summitt
Johnson, 45, 400 Tate Terrace, died March
15, 2004 at her home.
A native of Cleveland County, she was the
daughter of the late Gene and Peggy Painter
Summitt. She was a member of the Rose of
Sharon Church in N. Myrtle Beach, SC.
She is survived by her husband, Michael
A. Johnson of N. Myrtle Beach, SC; sons B.J.
Barker and wife Starr of Kings Mountain,
and Chris Barker of Cape Hatteras; and four
grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted by
the Rev. Johnnie Jones at 11 a.m. Thursday,
March 18, 2004 at Mountain Rest Cemetery.
The family is at the home of the son. B.J.
Barker, 204 Parrish Drive, Kings Mountain.
Harris Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
Youth Day set
at Harvest Baptist
There will be a youth day celebration
Sunday, March 21 at Harvest Baptist
Church, 144 Ware Road, Kings Mountain.
Youth will be in charge of the 11 a.m. wor-
gr service. * |
“Rev. Buddy "Williams Astor, invites the
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Alley Rats orice tie
in duckpin bowling
The Alley Rats moved into a tie for first
place in the mixed duckpin bowling league
race by defeating previous leader Alley Cats
6-2 Thursday night at Dilling Heating.
The Rats and Cats are now both 36-28, fol-
lowed by Dilling's Demons and No
Prisoners at 28-30 each.
Tommy Barrett rolled a 147 line and 388
set and Zeke Rybczyk added a 133-350 to
lead the Rats. Allen Myers led the Cats with
a 131 line and 331 set.
Greg Evans bowled a 176 line and 422 set
to lead No Prisoners to a 6-2 win over the
Demons. Ed Philbeck led the Demons with a
124 line and 344 set.
KM Weather Report
(By Kenneth Kitzmiller)
Mar. 10-16 Last Year
Total precip. 20 1.07
Max. 1 day 10 (15,16) 1.00 (15)
Month to date 28 3.40
Year to date 4.81 11.03
Low temp. 28 (10) 40 (15)
High temp. 70 (16) 76 (13)
Avg. temp. 54.1 55.1
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to date with local school sports.
Dr. Johnson is
currently
accepting new
patients
LOST DOG
Please help me find my best friend,
Toby. Heisa 2 1/2
year old Weimaraner,
silver-gray in color.
Last seen Monday,
March 15 in the area
near Shelby Road
and Kings Mountain
Boulevard.
Any information
please call
704-739-3862.
Cash reward
if found.
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