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The Kings Mountain Herald December 9, 2004 Christmas mailing available special hours on Saturdays Kings Mountain Postmaster Jeff Gregory annopnced today that the Post Office will be open from 9 am.-2 p.m. December 11 and 18 to help meet the mailing needs of customers. It is anticipated that business at post offices will be at a holiday peak during that period, and Gregory expects busi- ness to be brisk at the Kings Mountain Post Office both days. “The two Saturdays prior to Christmas are traditionally our busiest - Gregory said. retail days of the year, solthe extra win- dow service hours should help,” “I also want to encourage customers to visit our web site, www.usps.com prior to their trip to the post office,” Gregory said: “You can get valuable mailing and packaging tips, look up ZIP codes and chegk out all the prod- ucts and services we offer before you bring your letters and packages in. While on the web site you can even purchase your postage, mail your package with Click 'n Ship, and arrange for our letter carrier to pick up ness.” your package at your home or busi- The Postal Service estimates that it will handle 20 billion pieces of mail between Thanksgiving and Christmas, with the peak hitting 850 million pieces mailed on December 13 and 20. another child. Singleton said the entire incident started over the alleged theft of Terry's ring. He was planning to press charges against a friend of Blacks. Black told the Shelby Star that he had received threats since the shooting and is not staying in his home. “I have no idea who would be threatening him,” Singleton said. “What's done is done, can’t bring him back.” The Herald repeatedly called the cell phone num- ber listed for Black on the police report. A message said the number was not in service. A person who answered the phone at the number listed for Black's SHOOTING From 1A “He was such a generous person. That's what he would have wanted,” Singleton said. She and Terry had been a couple for six years. They have a daughter Melia Destin Terry and were plan- ning to marry in May. “In my heart I was mar- ried to him,” Singleton said. Terry also has another daughter, Alexis Cheyenne Terry. Terry was a second father to her son Alex W. Singleton, she said. Four-year-old Melia cried herself to sleep Monday night. The/couple was considering having employer said he had “no idea where he’s at.” During the same Sunday night incident, EMS also responded to Black’s home to treat Charlie Herman Hope for a gunshot wound to the left side of his head. Hope, 29, is a resident of Kings Mountain. The Herald called the number listed for Hope's home on the police report. A a person who identified her- self as a family friend said Hope was alright and had left town. Sheriff's Lt. David Crow said the department has been in contact with both men and neither are on the run. : According to the Shelby Star, deputies said apparent- ly Black was defending his home. “I think it’s awful quick for them to rule self-defense after all the threats we received,” Singleton said. “I'd like to see justice served. A father was taken from his family.” Crow said the investiga- tion was ongoing. “We're investigating, iron- ing out all the facts,” he said. According to Crow, the Sheriff's Office would hand their findings over to the District Attorney who would determine if charges would be filed. He did not know how long the investi- gation would take. the curb to pass the vehicles lined up to pick up children. GROVER From 1A “I'm afraid someone is going to be hurt,” she said. said. “We've had close calls.” School board Chairman George Litton said the school was built before traf- fic was a big concern. Town Councilman Bill Willis said much of the problem comes from com- muters headed toward industry on N.C. 29. Grover Principal Janet Anthony said she has seen cars drive onto Diverting school traffic to a side road was discussed Monday night. However, Anthony said the side road was too narrow to accom- modate two-way traffic. There is a short right turn lane in front of the school. Sides suggested extending that but said Cleveland County Schools would have to help with the expense. In Kings Mountain, North, East and West elementary schools and Kings Mountain Middle School are served by crossing guards. At KMHS and KMMS, the school resource officer also helps with traffic. Crossing guards are not sworn officers, according to Kings Mountain Police Chief Melvin Proctor. Guards must attend a six-hour course and pass written and on-site exams. The mayor and parents say they are going to ask Cleveland County School board for help. The parents also said they would contin- ue attending Grover Town Council meetings. Cole, who is Grover PTO vice-president, said traffic safety has been a problem for two years. She supports Grover having its own police department. BAYADA NURSES Home Care Specialists Bayada Nurses provides specialized In Home care for Gaston and Lincoln County > Personal Care Services >> Private Duty Nursing > Skilled RNs, LPNs & CNAs Bayada Nurses have a special purpose ~ to help people have a safe home life with comfort, independence and dignity, despite illness or disability. Visit our website @ www.bayada.com Gastonia, NC 1-800-920-4376 Shelby, NC 1-800-580-4376 Impressive three-stone diamond anniversary necklace. 1/2ct tw. Reg $950 Sale *799 i. 1 cttw. Reg $2395 Sale *1895 Three diamond marquise ring enhanced with brgheties. 1/2 ct. tw. Sale *899* ,, “other carat weights available Three emerald-cut ~~ diamonds enhanced by © round and princess accents. 1/2 Ct. Reg $1350 Sale *995 White gold 14K 2 Ct. Reg $8295 Sale *6,995 Platinum Classic five- stone diamond band. , Diamond Set 1 cttw. a | Reg $1075 Sale*699 ~~ Sale “1499 2 poi ARNOLD'S 226 ot Washington St., Shelby, NC 3 Y (704) 487-4521 > BRIDGE From 1A “They're the experts,” Moore said. “We'll have to trust their judgment. I understand why they chose this plan. It’s not my prefer- ence.” Moore said if the traffic through the completed intersection is great enough, he will work to get a limited access bridge. Some residents were con- cerned that N.C. 216 would be closed. Grissom said that flagmes would direct traffic through the construction during paving but the road would not be closed. Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey said he was relieved to learn the road would not be closed. “We'll be fine as long as they put a stop light,” Murphrey said. “It’s incon- venient but better than clos- ing the road.” Grissom said that no resi- dents nor the City of Kings Mountain objected to the plan during public hearings held earlier during the design phase. TENANTS From 1A Cleveland Music. Developers met with the Historic Properties Commission to discuss keeping the 11,250 square foot, brick building in char- going to connect only to King Street. Heath is now, awaiting city approval for a second driveway connection onto Battleground. “Traffic backs so far up King Street,” he said. For information on rent- ing the remaining space, call Bill Chambless at 704-482- acter with thevarea. 2297 or Heath at 704-200- Initially the driveway was = 4549. HOW TO REACH US Send news items to the Herald at P.O. Box 769, Kings Mountain, NC 28086; bring them by our office at 824-1 E. King St., phone 739-7496, fax 739-0611 or e mail herald- news@kingsmountainherald.com The family of Betty Howard wishes to express our deepest gratitude and sincerest thanks to all of Betty's friends for their gifts of beautiful flowers, delicious food items and most of all their moral support. In this time of deep shock and great sorrow, to know that our dear wife, mother and grandmother was so loved by so many, brought comfort and joy to our hearts. Thank you each and everyone. Mike Howard (husband) Lisa Sheppard (daughter) Rick Canipe (son) All the grand children TINA SIZEMORE SHELBY - Tina Florence Sizemore, 42, 1723 Kings Road, formerly of Kings Mountain, died November 27, 2004 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby. She was a native of Cleveland County and daughter of the late G.L. Sizemore Sr. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughter, Shannon Marie Anderson of Grover; mother and stepfather, Eloise Herron Stewart and Jack C. Stewart of Kings Mountain; brothers Eugene Sizemore of Asheville, Twain Sizemore, G.L. Sizemore Jr., Clayton Stewart and Clint Stewart, all of Kings Mountain; sisters Sheena Stroupe and Louise Bray of Kings Mountain, Sheila Sprinkle of Bessemer City and Annie Wyatt of Grover; and boyfriend Steve Graham of Shelby. A graveside service was conducted by the Rev. Dennis Harmon at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. Harris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. JO ANN CODY . KINGS MOUNTAIN - Jo Ann Biddix Cody, 62, 111 High Ridge Court Lot 3, died December 6, 2004 at her home. She was born in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Charles Max and Gennie Gilliland Biddix. She was also pre- ceded in death by five sisters, Lodie Queen, Jackie Dyke, Betty Houser, Irene Biddix and Rhonda Cox, and three brothers, Bobby Biddix, Donald Biddix and Lee Biddix. She was a homemaker. She is survived by sons Charles Benji Connor and wife Lori of Boiling Springs, Randy Hobbs of Asheville, and Jimmy Dean Hobbs of Grover; daughters Janice Lynn Donaldson and husband Larry of Shelby, Wanda Jo Davis and husband Bobby of Kings Mountain, Penny Hillman and husband Daron of Gastonia, and Misty Darlene Cody of Kings Mountain; sister Sandra Lipscomb of Tampa, FL; and 21 grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Ronnie Hawkins at 2 p.m. Thursday at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Mountain Rest Cemetery. Harris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. LEMUEL TERRY KINGS MOUNTAIN - Lemuel Monroe Terry, 28, 240 Jim Patterson Road, died December 6, 2004 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. He was born in Palm Springs, CA and was employed with Dixie Lumber Company, Gastonia. He is survived by his fiance, Angela E. Singleton of Kings Mountain; parents, Lemuel Loyd and Ausley Greene Terry of Kings Mountain; son Alex Westly Singleton of Kings Mountain; daughters Melia Destin Terry and Alexis Cheyenne Terry, both of § Kings Mountain; brothers Arthur Kennedy and Ronnie Kennedy, both of Shelby; and H3a88® sisters Kayron Wiseman and Tammy Patterson, both of Lattimore. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. Earl Tanner at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. Harris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. RUBY G. TATE CLINTON, SC - Ruby Gantt Tate, 83, 100 Glendale Apt. #39, formerly of Kings Mountain, died December 3, 2004 at her home. Born in Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Jake and Lona Wise Gantt. She was a homemaker and a member of the Kings Lighthouse Worship Center in Kings Mountain. She is survived by her daughter, Jean Childers and hus- band Frank of Kinards, SC; brothers Thurman “Gismo” Gantt of Kings Mountain and Clarence Gantt of Hickory; sisters Louise Whitaker of Kings Mountain and Juanita Keene of Tampa, FL; five grandchildren and 16 great grand- children. A graveside service was conducted by the Rev. Timmy Whitaker at 2 p.m. Monday at Union Baptist Church ceme- tery, Shelby. Harris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. LUCILE HERNDON BELLEVIEW, FL - Lucille Herndon, 89, formerly of Kings Mountain, died December 7, 2004 at Hawthorne Inn at Surrey Place, Ocala. She was a native of York, SC and moved to Belleview from Kings Mountain 50 years ago. She was retired postal clerk from Summerfield Post Office after 20 years of service. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Summerfield for 30 years, serving as Sunday School teacher and librari- an. She loved her flowers and was a friend to all. She was Woman of the Year of the South Carolina Woman's Club in 1945, and obtained a degree from the Woman's College in North Carolina. She was predeceased by her husband, Allen H. Herndon Sr. She is survived by her son, Allen H. “Sonny” Herndon Jr. of Lincolnton, NC; daughters Laura Lynn Batelli of Millburn, NJ and Mary Lee Godwin of Morriston, FL; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Marion County. Arrangements are by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services - Belleview, Belleview, FL. Happy 7th Birthday Eddie Moss, Jr. To a very special and loving little boy that makes his Mom and Dad very proud everyday to be his parents. You mean everything in the ‘world to us and we love you very, very much. God bless you! December 9, 1997 We love you very, very much, Mom, Dad, and little brother Hick
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