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hE CRT — The Kings Mountain Herald Page 3A HAMMOND - From 2A She overcame her hesitan- Cy, going on to get contact lenses and eventually work for the Christenbury Eye Center. After a few years in the freestanding practice, Hammond returned to the hospital environment. “I was ready to get back into the hospital. I like the comraderie with other direc- tors,” she said. When she isn’t working, Hammond enjoys travel. She has visited western Europe several times and is planning a trip to eastern Europe this summer. Hammond also likes to shop and watch movies, especial- ly dramas and love stories. She has two dogs, Yescuied mutts. YMCA From 1A non-renewal option. It would have expired in five years. While the contract council approved Tuesday night will last 10 years, either party can terminate the lease. YMCA officials have said the new contract will help the organization secure more donations. Fletcher criticized the YMCA baseball program saying seven city employees where caring for the fields. Former city councilman Jim Guyton was on the agenda to speak on the con- tract though he was not at the meeting. Jane Martin said the YMCA should pay the city for the use of the building. The city pays the YMCA $300,000 annually to run its recreation program. The organization is housed in the city’s former recreation building. Martin said the $300,000 goes to Shelby. The Cleveland County YMCA, which Kings Mountain YMCA is part of, is head- quartered in that city. Martin called the scholar- ships a “charity handout.” She said the application process was degrading. Martin also charged that the city was violating the constitutionally mandated separation of church and: state by paying the YMCA to run its recreation pro- gram. The YMCA is a Christian organization. A church meets in the city owned building on Sundays. Martin also cited this as a breach of the Constitution. Council member Brenda Ross thanked Kings Mountain YMCA Director David Ozmore for answer- ing her questions prior to the meeting. She had strong words for people who criti- cize from the sidelines. “Until you get involved please don’t judge other people,” Ross said. Her comments drew applause from the audience. Council members Mullinax and Howard Shipp quizzed Ozmore on the per- . cent of African-Americans on staff in Kings Mountain. According to a 2003 study, 23 percent of the staff are minorities, Ozmore said. Council member Kay Hambright praised the YMCA for including faith in God in its program. Council member Carl DeVane praised the YMCA staff as friendly, good peo- ple. KING From 2A Mecklenburg officers. “The police presence was incredible, more than New York,” King said. Not everyone along the route was happy, though. King said one protester held a sign saying, “Thank God Sept. 11 happened.” He saw another being led away in hand cuffs, apparently hav- ing attempted to unfurl a banner. King got his inauguration tickets through Congressman Patrick McHenry. Parade and ball tickets came through the state Republican Party. King serves on that organizations executive committee. This was King's first inau- gural. “I took part in di him. I thought I might as well see him inaugurated,” he said. “This capped off the election of 2004 for me.” Cleveland County resi- dent Ruth Wilson and fami- ly also attended the inaugu- ration. ENGINEER From 1A to ask the city for its approval of a state Parks and Recreation Trust Fund request. Under the terms of - the grant, Rotary would have been required to come up with $20,000 of the $40,000 grant. Mayor Rick Murphrey said Rotary asked that the request be taken off the agenda. Council met in closed ses- sion to discuss real estate acquisition, City Attorney Mickey Corry also updated council on its case against video poker establishments. No action was taken, according to Murphrey. Council approved a budg- et amendment to appropri- ate $40,000 from the Norfolk Southern incentive for an information technology assessment and a trash com- pactor. Jim and Brenda Belt were honored for their work with the Mountain Rest Cemetery luminaries. The couple along with other volunteers have lit luminaries in the cemetery on Christmas Eve for the past decade. REACT, a volunteer group which helps with traffic and other public safety matters, was honored for their work. Mayor Murphrey pro- claimed February 6-12 Scouting Anniversary Week. Andie Brymer can be reached at abrymer@kingsmountain- herald.com or 704-739-7496. COLD From 1A heat to circulate around pipes. No city water lines burst during the recent cold snap. Wells said the ground has not yet gone through enough freeze and thaw cycles for that to happen this year. Requests for help with kerosene, other heating fuel and utility bills doubled last week at Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry. Last Wednesday Director Becky Lineberger saw 19 clients, double the normal number. Lineberger fears the cold weather will mean more sickness. This could request in more requests for help with medications. Clients also are requesting coats and other winter wear. These and other donations can be dropped off during normal business hours: Monday, 2 to 4 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m.; Thursday, 2 ' to 4 p.m. and Friday, 10 a.m. to noon. The ministry is located at the Kings Mountain Family YMCA. While cold weather often means house fires due to faulty heating devices, none were reported last week. COUNCIL From 1A either adopt an ordinance specifying it will use NIMS or must sign on to the coun- ty’s ordinance. Mayor Rick Murphrey appointed Councilman Houston Corn, Proctor and Fire Chief Frank Burns to a study committee. Murphrey also asked that city emergency officials meet with Cleveland and Gaston County EMS leaders to review a service response plan for the Gaston County portion of Kings Mountain. Revival slated at Macedonia Revival will be held February 6-9 at 7 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church, 1101 S. Battleground Avenue, Kings Mountain. The public is invited. For more information call 739-6811. Custom window coverings to fit your style! 704-864-8778 FREE In-Home Consultatio & Estimates Independently Owned and Operated | www. budgetblinds. com Check out our great selection of styles including: Shutters « Draperies. Wood Blinds Honeycomb Shades Roller Shades Vertical Blinds ¢ Silhouettes® Woven Wood and more! Professional Measuring & Installation Low Price Promise! ITE a style for every point of view” “So far we've been lucky,” said Fire Chief Frank Burns. Burns advises people to read and follow manufactur- er directions for portable heaters. The heaters should never be left unattended especially with children nearby. Proper ventilation measures should be fol- lowed when using these heaters. Using the proper type of fuel is critical. “The fuel is the biggest problem,” Burns said. He also recommends hav- ing chimneys checked by a professional before using. A working smoke detector is also vital for safety. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO These KMMS students promote the CCS Character Trait of kindness. Front, left to right, Marlin Lawrence, Daniel Luangsay, jessica Smith, Lyndsey Batchler, Casey Stafford. Middle, Jessica Sprouse, Elizabeth Sheffield, Victoria Crocker, Jonathan Inthisarath, Clay Mitchell. Back, McKenzie Blalock, Chris McKnight, Chris Jones, Marilyn Bunch, Alex Howell. Absent, Lindsey Swafford, Megan Brown. $2,500 reward offered for BY ANDIE L. BRYMER Staff Writer Two tiger cubs, aban- doned along N.C. 216 earlier this month, have attracted the attention of a national animal rights organization. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is offering a $2,500 reward for the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for abandoning the seventh- month-old animals. Lisa Wathne, a spokesperson for PETA, said so far no one has come forward. “Tt takes a while,” she said. “It’s often someone who knows the person, friends, neighbors.” The person providing the information probably will remain anonymous unless required to testify in court, according to Wathne. Wathne said abandoning the animals was cruel to the cubs and placed the public and local animals at risk. The abandonment of tigers is somewhat unusual though a case was reported in Arkansas last week, according to Wathne. PETA wants to see the person who abandoned the animals prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. There is often a link between cruelty to animals and violence against people, according to Wathne. She said this was another reason to bring the perpetrator to the attention of the justice system. Large, exotic animals like tigers typically languish in cages in back yards or base- ments, she said. A large problem exists in Florida with the release of boa con- KM WEATHER REPORT Bn By Kenneth Kitzmiller Jan. 19-25. Year Ago Total precipitation 02 54* Maximum 1 day .02 (22nd) .54 (25th) Month to date 1.69 1.41 Low temperature 14 (23rd) 19 (19th) High temperature 58 (25th) 64 (24th) Avg. temperature 35.5 37.9 *1.2 inches snow curvesinternational.com COMING SOON TO Kings Mountain, NC 01/31 704-730-0008 110 W. King St. Kings Mountain, NC 28086 It’s your turn to change your life in 30 minutes. We can help ac Curves. And now .. there’s one in your neighborhood. Curves is thirty-minute fitness, commonsense weight loss and the support you need to do both. 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