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The Kings Mountain Herald
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Rotary: another successful
flight to honor our local heroes
The Kings Mountain Rotary Club has again taken some
local World War II veterans to Washington, DC, to see their
memorial-free of charge. The Tuesday, October 20 trip,
sponsored by Rotary District 7680 Flight of Honor, was
part of the Honor Flight Network begun in 2006 by Jeff
Miller, a businessman from Hendersonville. There were
105 veterans who enjoyed a full day of special treatment.
Four local veterans were part of this flight: Sam Adams,
Bill Alexander, Paul Ham, Jr., and G. L. McDaniel. The trip
began at Charlotte Douglas Airport on a chartered US Air-
ways jet. Their arrival at Reagan National Airport in Wash-
ington, DC, was celebrated with water cannon salutes,
flag-waying supporters, a band, a choir and many, USO vol-
unteers.
After loading onto four deluxe motor coaches, the group
traveled with a police escort to the World War II Memo-
rial. There they were met by former Senators Bob and Eliz-
abeth Dole, Senator Richard Burr, Congressman Patrick
McHenry, and Congressman Larry Kissell: The highly pol-
ished Marine: Corps Silent Drill Team entertained the group
with a performance of military precision drills.
After lunch and touring the memorial, the next stop was
the Iwo Jima Memorial, followed by a ride past the Lin-
coln Memorial, Washington Monument, and the Air Force
Memorial. The final stop was at Arlington National Ceme-
tery where the veterans witnessed the Changing of the
Guard Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
The buses took the veterans back to the airport for the
return flight to Charlotte. Upon arrival, dozens of friends
and supporters welcomed them home with shouts of ap-
preciation and thanks.
Kings Mountain Rotary Club President Johnny Harris
stated, “This is one of the best projects Rotary has ever
done. These veterans deserve our thanks for their sacrifice:
and'service during World War IL. If it were not for these he-
roes, we would not be enjoying the freedoms we have
today”
COURTESY OF STEVE PADGETT
Local WWII veterans wait at the airport ready to
take a "Flight of Honor" Left to right, G.L. Mc-
Daniel, Sam Adams, Paul Ham Jr., Bill Alexander.
RESTAURANT RATINGS
Restaurant and lunch-
room inspections by the
Cleveland County Health
ing at the facility has at-
tended an approved food
handling course.
Department ‘during the past Patrick Senior Center, E.
two weeks included the fol- King St., received a rating
lowing: of 99.
Kings Mountain High Taco Bell, York Road,
School, Phifer Road, Kings
Mountain Middle School,
Phifer Road, and Kings
Mountain Intermediate
School, KM Boulevard,
each received a rating of
- 101 plus two extra points
added to the final score
when any employee work-
97.0 plus two extra pointed
added to the final score
when an employee working
at the facility has attended
an approved food handling
course.
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WWII veterans from Kings Mountain stand at their memorial i in Washington, DC. Left-right, Sam Adams,
Bill Alexander and G.L. McDaniel.
During the 2009 Cleveland County Fair, thousands of
people signed a petition to their elected officials against the
current plans for Health Care Reform with a “government
option”. Many expressed concerns in the form of a letter
and asked for contact information to call their elected offi-
cials.
The Cleveland County Republican Party had a copy of
the most recent option offered by the Senate Finance Com-
mittee on hand, and offered petitioners ways of contacting
their senators and congressmen.
Making good on their promise to deliver the petition,
Jason Falls, chairman of the Cleveland County GOP, trav-
eled to Washington, DC on October 19th.
“It was a productive day, meeting with the offices of our
legislative delegation," Falls said. "It was well worth the
trip to keep our commitment to the thousands of Cleveland
County and surrounding area residents.”
Senator Richard Burr was in North Carolina on Mon-
day visiting with constituents, but Falls had the opportu-
nity to talk with Benton Albritton, Burr’s staff assistant.
Tracy Zvenyach represented Senator Kay Hagan as her
point person on Health Care Reform. Congressman Patrick
McHenry met with Falls to receive the petition.
“While visiting our nation’s capitol, I was reminded of
how important it is for people to take action when they feel
passionately about something. No matter which side you’re
on politically, it’s obvious that there is a lot at stake right
now in our country. Our actions, or in-actions, will have a
lasting impact on future generations," Falls said. "I want to
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Cleveland County GOP Chair Jason Falls, right,
met with Congressman Patrick McHenry recently,
delivering a petition on health care reform signed
by local residents.
thank those volunteers that helped with the petition ahd an-
swering the many questions at the Cleveland County Fair,
those that signed the petition, and those that have taken an
active role in the discussion.”
Chad and Chasity
Searchfield are pic-
tured here in front of
the living area where
they are stationed in
Iraq with the NC Na-
tional Guard. They sit
next to "The Garden of
Love" they created
from materials sent to
them from home.
Loved ones sent the
couple supplies so that
they could have a little
bit of green among-the
brown sand and rocks.
Chad is from Kings
Mountain and Chasity
is from Bessemer City.
They were married at
The Wedding Chapel in What celebration of
their six month wed-
2009. This is the some- ding anniversary. They
The most powerful force in the work is the bond of friendship
Kings Mountain Lite Theatre Directed by Susan Champion
© November 6-7, 13-14 at 7:30pm
= November 8, 15 at 3:00pm
All tickets special “Family Friendly” price of $5
Joy Performance Center, Kings Mountain
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sponsored by FIRST NATIONAL BANK
should finish their tour
of duty sometime after
the first of the year and-
hope to be able to
come home, purchase
a house and start a
family. We are proud to
show our support for
Chad and Chasity and
all the other service
men and women who
are giving their time for
our country.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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