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| ea AAI AOE SAID th it Re TR April 8, 2004 LA Rd IA IA RA BKM POLICE REPORT FL SNE TRAD pi ols alba so ales The Kings Mountain Herald Man shot at KM Armory Kings Mountain Police are investigating a shooting which apparently occurred following a party early Sunday morning at the National Guard Armory. According to a report released by Sgt. Lisa Proctor, Jamal Weary, 17, of 2040 Simmons St., Gastonia, was shot and transported to Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby, where he underwent surgery. According to Proctor’s report, police responded to a call of shots being fired at 2:26 a.m. The investigation revealed that the Armory had been rented out for a party. Numerous individu- als were at the gathering, and a fight broke out in the parking lot and shots were fired. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Kings Mountain Police Department at 734-0444. ARRESTS Rex Reid Davey, 33, 124 Cherokee St., possession of stolen goods, $500 unse- cured bond. Reginald Currence, 40, Bessemer City, DWI, driving while license revoked, $1,000 secured bond. Joshua Morris, 19, 304 N. Gaston St., DWI, driving while license revoked, $300 secured bond. Christopher Johns, 22, 304 N. Gaston St., communicat- ing threats, injury to real property, two criminal sum- mons issued. Debra Williams, 32,205 Catherine St., school atten- dance law violation, crimi- nal summons served. Monyeal Borders, 26, 826 Mountain Crest Dr., two counts non-support, no bond. Lenny Craig, 44, 823 Cleveland Ave., assault on female, no bond. Joshua Morris, 19, 304 N. Gaston St., injury to person- al property, criminal sum- mons served. Deborah Arias, 34, 104 Myers St., second degree trespassing, $300 unsecured bond. Danyell Pearson, 31, 200 Spruce St. #10, worthless check, criminal summons served. Dana Long, 32, 609 Floyd St., two counts school atten- dance law violation, two criminal summons issued. Debra Emory, 47, 102 Apt. D E. King St., assault with a deadly weapon, no bond. Johnny Mote Jr., 20, 613 Charles St. #97, felony com- mon law robbery, simple assault, $5,000 secured bond. INCIDENTS Kimberly Dorsey, 902 Princeton Dr., reported that someone hit her vehicle with a brick, causing $150 dam- age. Deloris Edgerton, 107 Jack Adams Rd., reported that someone snatched her purse while she was on W. King St. Stolen were credit cards, check books, identification card, medicine card, a cell phone valued at $120, and - currency. Rick’s Ole Country Store, 1557 N. Piedmont Ave., reported receiving a worth- less check on a closed account. Stephanie Cartwright, 214 Orr Terrace, reported larce- ny of a Dodge Intrepid val- ued at $1,000. Windy Hawkins, 615 N. Cansler St., reported losing medication. Robert Gill, 477 Mountain Crest Dr., reported a suspi- cious fire. Someone set fire to his camper, causing $3,500 damage. Sarah Faunce, 116 E. Mountain St., reported a break-in and larceny at the home of Hazel Jackson, 304 W. Gold St. Money was stolen. Patricia Springs, 612 Charles St. #82, reported that someone broke into her apartment and stole an air conditioner valued at $400. Todd Anderson, 607 W. Mountain St., reported that a shopping cart hit his vehicle while it was parked at Winn Dixie. Damage was $800. David Ozmore reported that someone damaged win- dows on a vehicle owned by Cleveland County Family YMCA while it was parked at the KM YMCA. Stephen Heath, 304-A Waco Rd., reported that someone broke into a resi- dence owned by John Heath at 119 Linwood Rd. There was $350 damage to a door. Kings Mountain Rescue Squad reported break-in of a coin operated machine. Food Lion, 1320 Shelby Rd., reported larceny and that someone communicated threats. Stolen was medicine valued at approximately $200. Southern Convenience #271, 511 Linwood Rd., reported larceny of gas. Keyannah Glover, Shelby, reported damage to a vehi- cle while it was parked on Phifer Rd. near Gold St. Victor Laughridge, 102 E. King St. Apt. D, reported being assaulted. Timothy Davis, Grover, reported a common law rob- bery and assault at a hotel on York Rd. Little Dan’s, 1233 S. Battleground Ave., reported receiving two forged checks. Little Dan's, 1233 S. Battleground Ave., reported damage to a gas pump dis- penser when a motorist left without removing the noz- zle from the vehicle. Eckerd’s Drug Store, 601 E. King St., reported receiv- ing forged prescriptions. BB&T, 410 e. King St., reported receiving four forged checks. Nalley Construction, Easley, SC, and Paul Yarborough, Longs, SC, reported break-in and larce- ny from an auto parked at Comfort Inn. Stolen were a paint sprayer valued at $2,000, pressure washer val- ued at $1,200 and tool bag and tolls valued at $100. Eckerd’s, 601 E. King St. SEAR The Her Published every Thursday Periodicals postage at Kings Mountain, NC 28086 USPS 118-880 by Republic Newspapers, Inc. Postmaster, send address changes to: P. O. Box 769, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Phone (704) 739-7496 © Fax (704) 739-0611 Office: 824-1 East King Street ® Kings Mountain, NC 28086 E-mail: kmhnews@aol.com KINGS MOUNTAIN Mike Blanton Publisher Gary Stewart Editor Andy Brymer ; ..Staff Writer Lisa Upton......is ivi visvessiesines Advertising Representative Shelley Campbell......ccoeuesersssessusens Composition Manager Mail Subscription Rates Payable in Advance. All Prices include 6% NC State Sales Tax. 1 Year 6 Months Gaston & Cleveland County ~~ $27.00 $17.50 Other NC Counties $28.50 $19.25 Outside NC $33.50 $21.25 NN ¢ Republic Newspapers, Inc. Mer arora eves Norh Carola Press Asotin reported larceny of Claritin valued at $170.91. Jason Armstrong, 546 Waco Rd., reported larceny of a Corsica valued at $800. Kenneth Kies, 800 Kingswood Ct., reported break-in and larceny of fish- ing rods valued at $300. Little Caesars, 501 E. King St., reported embezzlement of money. Kenneth Kies, 804 Southridge Dr., reported that someone broke into his vehicle and stole a .22 revolver valued at $150. There was $150 damage to the truck. Royster P&M Warehouse, Shelby, reported break-in and larceny on Phenix St. The only thing reported stolen was a fire extinguish- er valued at $32, but there was $248 damage to the building. City of Kings Mountain reported meter tampering at the Dixie Mobile Home Park; The City also reported larceny of electricity at a home on Floyd St. Ann Lankford, 105 Cloninger St., reported larce- ny of a bicycle valued at $250. Little Dan's, 1233 S. Battleground Ave., reported two separate incidents receiving a forged check. Micheal Carroll, Gastonia, reported being assaulted on E. King St. and Piedmont Ave. WRECKS * A recreational vehicle that was being towed by a vehi- cle driven by Joseph Turek II of Panama City Beach, FL struck a parked vehicle owned by Kendrick Distributor of Browns Summit, NC in the parking lot of Holiday Inn Express. Damage to the Turek vehicle was $2,000 and damage to the Kendrick vehicle was $5,000. a ¢ Vehicles driven by Verulo Vazquez of Benham, TX, and Jeffrey McQueary of Rocky Mount struck on I-85 north near Dixon School Rd. Damage to the Vazquez vehicle, owned by Enterprise Leasing of Houston, TX, was $20,000. Damage to the McQueary vehicle, owned by CLS Leasing of Goldsboro, was $2,000. There were no injuries. + A vehicle driven by Carl Finger of Kings Mountain hit a neighbor's house and a utility pole. Damage to the vehicle was $10,000. Damage to the utility pole was $3,500. Damage to the neighbor’s house and lawn was $3,500. A vehicle driven by Joshua Morris of Charlotte left the road and struck a utility pole on N. Battleground Ave. near Clinton Dr. Damage to the vehicle was $4,000. EL a 1 atts DOG From 1A day long.” The company specializes in metal roofing. Dragon has learned that the metal is too slick to walk on, but shingles or plywood makes a good bed. “The first time she tried to get on the metal she started sliding,” recalled Randy. “So she doesn't’ get off the shingles or ply- wood.” If Dragon gets to the top of the ladder and sees that a roof is totally metal, she’ll turn around on the top rung and go back down. “She just blows my mind,” says Lance. “She’ll put her feet on it but she won't get on it.” While roofing Bobby and Barbara Bridges” home in the Dixon Community, the crew had to install a walk- board between two ladders on a high side of the house. Dragon came right up the ladder, walked across the board, slept awhile and walked back down. “It’s amazing how sure- footed she is,” said Lance. Although she’s never been trained, Dragon understands commands. “When we head to work every morning we say ‘let’s go,” and she'll jump ushered back. The doctor greets them with tears in her eyes. She explained that tests revealed leukemia. “The first thing I thought - leukemia - is my baby is going to die?” Jeanetta Wilson said. fied mother’s face and quickly told her about another young girl who beat the disease. She then told the two that doctors were waiting to see Destiny at Carolinas Medical Center's Children’s Speciality Center that day. She was admitted and stayed nine days. After Destiny was released from the hospital, she home schooled initially. Jeanetta Wilson had been laid off from her job the week before they received the diagnosis; meaning she could spend time with Destiny at the hospital and at home. “It (the lay off) was a blessing. Bad things some- times happen for a good rea- son,” she said. Destiny has continued outpatient treatments at CMC, first three times a week and gradually work- IRA to work for you. You firs). There's a lot to think about after a layoff. 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Destiny always wears a head covering to school, but when she visits CMC she chooses not to. Jeanetta Wilson praises the hospital for creating an uplifting environment for children. They provide entertainment, toys, Christmas in July, prizes on each visit and larg- er presents on birthdays. “You forget what's going on. They make you feel at home,” she said. “You've got all these caring people.” Doctors give Destiny a good prognosis. “She will grow up to be right through the window of the truck,” said Randy. sn “We take her everywhere GARY STEWART / HERALD we go.” Top, Randy Moss and Dragon. Bottom, Dragon walks down ladder. 4 DE STINY ing down to every two healthy and strong,” weeks. Because the medica- Jeanetta Wilson said. From 1A tion is administered both Destiny is back in school in Kathryn Blanton's first _grade classroom at Grover Elementary. She has man- aged to keep up her with school work despite all that has happened. Jeanetta Wilson says once - she began treatment, her daughter's jolly outlook returned. Initially she did not know what to tell Destiny about her illness. Doctors told her it was not possible to hide the diagno- sis from Destiny and that while she may not under- stand it completely, to talk with her about it. “She takes it pretty good,” her mom said. One of Destiny's first questions was whether her brother, Tedrick Wilson, 12, would also contract the dis- ease. When she told her daughter that would not happen, Destiny wanted to know why. “I didn’t know how to answer that. Things happen for a reason whether good or bad,” Jeanetta Wilson said. Before the diagnosis, - Tedrick and Jeanetta argued often. Now they are closer. 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