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Page 2A Front Porch Music By Ron Isbell, Publisher Remembering 9-11 Do you remember where you were Sept. 11, 2001? Most of us will never for- get those awful moments. I was at the newspaper office planning my day. I expected to hit the streets of Port St. Joe, FL and meet with a dozen of my advertis- ing clients. My boss, Willie Ramsay, answered a phone call then quickly ran to the TV that, as far as I knew, had never been turned on except for World Series games. Within seconds the entire staff was glued to the set. We watched as the horror of thousands of trapped Americans fled or died in TR RR BRIEFS those towers. The first plane struck the South Tower at 9:09 a.m,, heavily loaded with fuel for a flight to the west coast. A second strike came minutes later. Then at 9:37 a.m. an- other plane hit the Pentagon. A fourth jet would later go down in Pennsylvania leaving no survivors. Some brave passengers on that flight fought for control of the plane and kept it from hitting its target, The Capi- tol. Frantic cell phone calls from passengers were pieced together to tell their story. I did eventually get out of the office, but every- The Kings Mountain Herald where I went the only topic of conversation was the at- tacks. Ten years later The Kings Mountain Herald and it’s sister papers, The Cher- ryville Eagle and The Ban- ner News, are looking at where we are now and how members of our own com- munity are dealing with the aftermath of this horrendous event. We invite you to share your 9-11 memories with us. We will: publish them in a special commemorative edi- tion on Sept. 7. ; If you want a little help to tell your story, please call our office, and one of our writers will be glad to give you a hand. You can email your story to me at ron.kmherald @gmail.com We need them no later than Friday, August 26. If you have photos to share, please email them, too. BBQ Fundraiser Kings Mountain High School Band is sponsoring a BBQ fundraiser Friday, Aug. 12, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Big E BBQ is catering the meal and plates, available for do- nation of $8, may be picked up in the lobby of B.N.. Barnes Auditorium on the KMHS campus. “Please purchase tickets in advance,” said Candy * Chapman, 704-685-6354 or 704-739-8470. All proceeds benefit the band. Sighk-Butler Ffuneral Home We offer complete economy funeral packages and we honor existing pre-need | funeral plans. 704-629-2255 www.siskbutier.com ‘Woman’s Club yard|/attic sale Kings Mountain Woman’s Club will host an attic/yard sale Saturday from 8-12 noon at the Woman’s Club, E. Mountain St., for benefit of its scholarship project. Clothing for all ages, household and kitchen goods and much more will be fea- tured. ’ Stratton to hold seminar Shan Stratton, a sports supplementation consultant who has worked with teams like the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and the L.A. Dodgers, will be “working” with a Kings Mountain crowd on Monday, Sept. 12. Stratton will be present- ing a free program on nutri- tion, wellness and the power of Kangen Water at Patter- son Grove Baptist Church, 301 Oak Grove Rd., at 6:30 as & low as Weds-Thurs Fri -Sat ONLY! Items ‘Teri Deal. Curio . “991 Interior Design Consultant | 704-281-9245 p.m. on Sept. 12. The public is invited to attend. Stratton is an internation- ally-known nutritional con- sultant, sports supplementation specialist and motivational speaker. The event is sponsored by Prescriptions Plus of Kings Mountain, - Gastonia and Gaffney. There will be lim- ited seating. To reserve a seat, call 704-867-3518 or 704-473-6744. Baker ‘Gives Back a Smile’ Dr. Bryan Baker of Kings Mountain volunteers for the AACD charitable founda- tion’s Give Back A Smile program. The aim is to heal the effects of domestic vio- lence by providing free con- sultation and dental treatment to restore the smiles of sur- vivors of domestic violence. Through the Give Back a Smile program, Baker assists survivors by treating dental injuries that were sustained from domestic violence, “so that they may reclaim their smiles, their self-esteem and, ultimately, their lives,” he said. Domestic violence sur- vivors who have suffered dental injuries in the smile zone from abuse from a for- mer intimate partner or spouse can call toll free 1- 800-773-4227. ‘OBITUARIES Wednesday, August 10, 2011 Mary Isabell Ellis KINGS MOUNTAIN - Mary Isabell Wallace Ellis, 88, of Kings Mountain, died Saturday, August 6, 2011, at White Oak Manor. She was born June 9, 1923 in Gaston County to Iaite Calvin Wyley Wallace a nd Bertie Jones Wallace. Isabell was retired from Sadie Mills in Kings Moun- tain and volunteered a num- ber of years at the Kings Mountain Senior Center and with Meals on Wheels. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 8, at Mountain Rest Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Jim Griffin and wife Lola of Dallas; her daugh- ters, Jane Hunter and hus- band Garry of Cheraw, SC, Kay Oliver of Lawndale, and Diane Duncan of Spartan- burg, SC; grandchildren, Julie and : Janett Griffin, Brock Ellis, Heather Ellis, Jonathan Oliver, Jeremy Oliver, Melissa Bellaw, Tammy Taylor, Susan Hunter, and Colby Hunter; great-grandchildren, Bran- don Barnette, Brett Watkins, Eva Isabell Winter, Saman- tha Murray, T.J. Hall, Pay- don Oliver, Kassidy Bowen, Jimmy Wayne Shephard, Amanda Shires, Whitney Nicole Gage, Kya, Genesis, and Aden Hunter; great- great-grandchildren, Leah and Carter Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doug Ellis; brothers, Wally and S.M. Wallace; sisters, Lula Wallace, Dot Wolfe, and Jeannette Gulliver; = and grandson, Michael Watts. Condolences can be made online at www.siskbut- ler.com Arrangements were made by Sisk-Butler + Funeral Home, Bessemer City. Sisk-Butler Jfuneral Home. Faye H. Lawson KINGS MOUNTAIN - Faye Barrett Harrelson Huff- stetler Lawson of Kings Mountain died Friday, Aug. 5, 2011 at Kings Mountain her late the . Hospice House. She was born in Cleve- land County to the late L.W. and Jennie Bridges Barrett and was also preceded in death by hus - band, C. A.(Gus) |] Huff- stetler, son, Glenn E. Harrelson and brother, Max L. Barrett. A charter member of Resurrection Lutheran Church, she was retired from Firestone in Gastonia after 30 years of service. A won- derful and loving wife, mother and grandmother, she will be greatly missed. Surviving are her hus- band, Johnny Lawson of the home; daughter, Sandra Huffstetler Moss of Senoia, GA; three stepdaughters. two stepsons. sisters, Doris Barrett Huffstetler and hus- band Roy of Kings Moun- tain and Bobbie Barrett Bryan and husband Bud of Charleston, SC; and special niece, Anita Huffstetler of Kings Mountain; grandchil- dren, Michael Moss of Cartersville, GA, Chrystal Butts and husband, William of Atlanta, GA, Lisa Bum- garner and husband, Mitch of Cherryville and Glenn E. Harrelson Jr; one great- grandchilld; three step great grandchildren and two great- great grandchildren. The funeral service was conducted Monday, Aug. 8, a 2 p.m. at Ollie Harris Me- morial Chapel at Harris Fu- neral Home. The family received from 12 noon-1:30 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. A guest register is avail- able at www.HarrisFuner- als.com. Harris Funeral Home of Kings Mountain was in charge of arrangements. Barris Funeral Home Bobby Scoggins KINGS MOUNTAIN - Bobby Norris Scoggins, 74, of 134 Phifer Circle, died Wednesday, August 3, 2011. 303 Phifer Rd. | Kings Mountain (704) 739-CLAY (2529) - FUNERAL HOME We believe that you shouldn't have to spend a lot to get the very best in funeral service. At Clay-Barnette ormasmos® Funeral Home, you will see a savings of hundreds, even thousands of dollars compared to the others. ©adfinity Kings Mountain Weekend Weather Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday August 11 / August 12 August 13 August 14 “Ny > Fast & Affordable Dentures - come in : at 7:00 am & have dentures by 4pm! Eveene Young Partly Sunny - 87° Sunny - 84° Scattered T-Storms -84° Isolated T-Storms - 87° yap D.D.S, EA.G.D. 20% Chance of 0% Chance of 50% Chance of 30% Chance of Dr. Eugene Young ® 1429 North Lafayette Street, Shelby precipitation precipitation precipitation precipitation Appointments Appreciated ® Walk-Ins Welcome Avg - Low: 68 Hi: 89 Avg - Low: 68 Hi: 88 Avg - Low: 68 Hi: 88 Avg - Low: 68 Hi: 88 www.OneDaySmileDentures.com ° 704.487.0346 OneDaySmileDentures «n He was born in Ruther- ford County, NC to the late Samuel Jefferson and Ruby Walker Scoggins. A retired teacher, taught at : Shelby &® ; Hight School, § Gaston College E& and Bel- mont} Abbey NAT E College. He owned Scoggins Landscaping and Nursery for 30 years. A former mem- ber of the Bethware Progres- sive Club and the KM Jaycees, he served in the United States Navy on the USS Hornet during the Ko- rean War. The family would like to thank Cleveland County Hospice. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Mattie Gettys Scoggins of the home; sons, Samuel Jefferson Scoggins and wife, Patsy; Andy Scog- gins and wife, Robin and daughters, Cindy Scoggins Stone, all of Kings Moun- tain, and Janice Sachs and husband, Dave of Charlotte; brothers, Harold Scoggins of Forest City and Marvin Scoggins of Baltimore, MD; and sisters, Cornelia Stilwell and Lucy Melton, both of Hendersonville, Lucille Hutchins of Ellenboro and Vivian Payne of Kings Mountain; five grandchil- dren, Tim Stone, Catherine Scoggins, Katelyn Latham, Eric Sachs and Evan Sachs; and four great-grandchil- dren, Steven Stone, Kaleb Scoggins, Jake Scoggins and Luke Scoggins. Th family received friends Friday, Aug. 5, from 6-8 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home. The funeral service was private. Interment was in Grover Cemetery. In honor of his desire to find a cure for his grandson, Evan, memorials may be made to the Juvenile Dia- betes Research Foundation, 205 Regency Executive Park Drive, Suite 102, Charlotte, NC 28217. A guest register is avail- able at www.HarrisFuner- he .als.com. Harris Funeral Home of Kings Mountain, NC was in charge of arrangements. Parris JFuneral Home Kay returns to Owl’s Eye Jamie Kay returns to Owl’s Eye Winery Friday evening, August 12, bringing his unique voice and heart- felt lyrics telling of his jour- ney as a husband, father and singer/songwriter; he has been writing and performing for over 30 years. Self-taught, he success- fully blends jazz and pop in an acoustical style, taking his * listeners on a musical jour- ney of heart, mind and spirit. Jamie was born in Con- necticut, but performed pri- marily in New York State and the Boston area before moving to North Carolina just a few years ago. He has been featured in Rhythm and Jamie has collaborated with Darius Brubeck, son of the famed jazz musician, Dave Brubeck, and shared the stage with Pete Seeger on a number of occasions. Owl’s Eye is pleased to have Jamie back for an en- core performance on Friday, August 12. There is no charge for ad- mission. Food from “Smoke on the Square” will be avail- able for purchase. Phone (704) Kings MI Published every Wednesday Periodicals postage at Kings Mountain, NC 28086 USPS 118-880 by Gemini Newspapers, Inc. Postmaster, send address changes to: P. O. Box 769, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 739-7496 * Fax (704) 739-0611 Office: 700 East Gold Street ¢ Kings Mountain, NC 28086 E-mail: kathy.kmherald @ gmail.com it Herald Ron Isbell - Publisher ron.kmherald@ gmail.com Emily Weaver - Editor emily.kmherald @ gmail.com Gary Stewart - Sports Editor Lib Stewart - Staff Reporter Kyra Alexander - Staff Reporter . 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