- The Kings Mountain Herald | www.kmherald.net
- October 24, 2012.
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To the Editor:
On behalf of the Kings Mountain
Woman's Club, we give our sincere
thanks to The Herald and everyone who
attended our Fall Festival on Wednesday,
October 17.
Over 600 enjoyed a turkey/ham din-
ner'and were able to fellowship with
friends and officials from the area.
Our next big event will be “Breakfast
with Santa” on November 17 from 7:30-
Letters to the Editor
10:30 a.m. Children will have the op-
portunity to have their pictures made
with Santa and shop in “The Elves .
Closet” for items of $1.00 each. The
breakfast will be $5.00 for adults and
$3.00 for children.
You may call Betty Gamble at 704-
739-3800 for tickets.
Lois Blanton
Publicity Chair
To the Editor,
Opinions are apparently very per-
sonal to some people and | have been
blindly unaware of how much so. Some
issues are so dear to me that it’s difficult
for me to imagine how anyone could
view those issues differently, but they do,
hence my desire to point out what is ob-
vious to me. | welcome opposing views
and the opportunity to debunk them if
they are wrong or learn from them if
they're right.
Yet, | know some people don’t want
to hear views opposite their own.
Since early this year, beginning with
Amendment One, | have been express-
ing my opinions openly that are related
to the Amendment and to other concerns
about our country’s moral direction, in-
cluding matters related to the upcoming
elections. I've used public forums such
as newspapers’ opinion pages, Face-
book, and then emails, phone and word
of mouth at every opportunity to speak
out about the importance of obeying
God's laws when making political deci-
sions; and I've been endorsing Romney
for President. Obviously the emails,
phone and direct contact are not public
forum and can offend. :
In some cases | have stepped over the
boundaries of others without realizing it.
When opportunities presented them-
selves I've spoken up about the elections
very passionately to the chagrin of some.
Those times occurred when | was in their
personal space in front of them or by
phone or email. To those people I've of-
fended | am sorry and | will not continue
those tactics in personal space if you will
just say stop. I've already sent emails
apologizing to anyone offended and ask-
ing that they reply to let me know.
Many-others, thankfully, fave told me
how much they have appreciated my ef-
forts to wake up the silent majority and
get people thinking about how much we
have to lose if we continue the same
path of government we've had for almost
four years. I will continue to try and ac-
complish my goals of changing direc-
tions of our government by public forum
where people have the opportunity to
read or ignore my rants.
I would like to retain friends that may
. be loyal to either party after the elections
are over. However, | will not be quiet
about my convictions and neither should
anyone else, unless it is an invasion of
personal space and the person or per-
sons let you know they don’t want to
hear your voice.
"Beauford Burton
Kings Mountain, NC
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~ Hawkins’ candidacy for
To the Editor:
I have had many opportunities over
the past few years to meet candidates for
various offices and elected officials from
around our great State. It is a pleasure to ,
meet one that has the public's interest at
heart. | am proud to support Senator
Warren Daniel and am honored that he
would devote his efforts to support
Cleveland and Burke Counties
Senator Daniel has an outstanding
background to prepare him for service to
our State. The list contains noteworthy
accomplishments such as: Eagle Scout,
West Point Graduate and veteran, busi-
nessman and farm owner. All these can
be found on his Facebook page or web-
site, but | would like to add some char-
acteristics that 1 have discovered
personally.
Warren Daniel is grounded in his
Christian faith. His political platform
5
and his actions are evidence of that. He :
is.a good listener and cares about our ;
communities. He has called me on :
many issues that affect the infrastructure,
businesses and residents of Cleveland
County. He is well informed and well
connected... able to make a difference
in Raleigh. !
Personally, | like and respect both
men in the race. | know Warren Daniel.
| know he can get things done for our
County. The decisions he makes will be
based on a sound understanding of busi-
ness, rural and small town life and of our
shared values. He has the right stuff to
have a positive impact on Cleveland
County and | would appreciate your sup-
port and vote for Warren Daniel for NC
Senate.
Jason Falls
Cleveland County Commissioner
To the Editor:
A graduate of Kings Mountain High
School, John McDevitt certainly excelled
in his dedication to the well-being of the
citizens of Burke and Cleveland Coun-
ties.
His exceptional leadership, creativity,
and devotion through 37 years of law
enforcement has earned him the coveted
“North Carolina Order of the Long Leaf
Pine Award.” In 2010 and 2011 he was
voted the best elected official in Burke
County. Nationally he received the U. S.
Customs Service Award and internation-
ally he was recognized with the Award
of Honor from the International Nar-
cotics Association.
A man of intelligence, integrity and
experience, John McDevitt is exactly
i
. To the Editor: t
I had the good fortune to meet Patsy
Keever a number of years ago when |
asked her to help me with a fundraiser
for the non-profit | was working for. She
readily agreed and | soon discovered
that when Patsy makes a commitment,
she gives it everything she has.
And that is what she is doing now.
Her allegiance to fight for clean air and
water, education, and equality for all
people regardless of race, religion, cul-
ture, gender or sexual orientation are
just a few of her attributes. She listens
and respects you. Her campaign slogan
is putting people first and that is what
she has always done. She gets it!
Patsy’s qualifications are impressive.
She graduated from Duke University,
taught public school for 25 years, served
12 years as a Buncombe County Com-
.what Cleveland and Burke Counties
‘need to represent us in the North Car-
olina Senate. He always senses the
needs and feeling of others and makes
others feel they are a contributing part of
the whole. He gives without reservation,
unselfishly and without pretense.
Having grown up in-Kings Mountain
and having a dad (Garland) as mayor, |
have seen first hand the importance of
integrity and dedication in our govern-
ment officials. :
John McDevitt overwhelmingly de-
serves our votes here in Cleveland
County.
John Still, President
Still Waters Inc.
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missioner and currently is serving in the
NC House of Representatives.
Patsy understands that people need
jobs that provide a living wage; some-
thing many people in NC do not have.
Supporting children and paying rent on a
minimum salary doesn't cut it.
| encourage you to vote for a candi-
date that will truly be a voice for us in
Washington. A voice that stands up but
also knows how to work with others to
find solutions.
I live in the 10th district and it will be
my privilege to vote for Patsy Keever.
How much do | respect her? Enough to
have a Patsy Keever for Congress bumper
sticker on my car, something | swore |
would never do. ;
Jeannie Kuhlman
Fletcher, NC
To the Editor:
This letter is written in
support of Ronnie
reelection to the Cleve-
land County Board of
Commissioners. :
It has been my pleas-
“ure to work with Ronnie
who has led the way as a
strong advocate for
man.
abused, abandoned and *
neglected animals. He has
helped save the lives of
many animals at the
Cleveland County Animal
Shelter and has pushed
for the current four ra-
bies clinics held each
year and for stricter laws
to protect animals. At the
most recent rabies clinics
1300 animals were vacci-
nated. He urges adoption
of animals not only be-
cause he feels they are
valuable pets but to also
reduce the growing popu-
lation at the shelter. His
support and dedication to
the Humane Society is
also a reflection of the
life of this caring gentle-
Ronnie, a great friend
and neighbor for 29 years,
is not only highly quali-
fied by his long experi-
ence on the board of
county commissioners but
because of his exemplary
Christian values, his gen-
erosity to other people in
our community, and his
leadership on the county
board, in his church, for
many years as a Kings.
Mountain school board
member and as a valued
member of the staff of
« Harris Funeral Home for
38 years.
Vote for Ronnie
Hawkins on Nov. 6.
Jan Tindall
Kings Mountain
Local groups receive
$2,600 in grant funds
“Warren Daniel is an up
and coming leader in the
NC Senate. We need to
keep Warren in Raleigh
working to bring jobs to
Cleveland County, and 1
am asking you to join me
in casting your vote for
Warren Daniel.”
- Representative Tim Moore
Paid for by Warren Daniel for NC Senate
VOTE Warren Daniel
for State Senate
. Family Man e ‘West Point Graduate ¢ Conservative Leader
Two Kings Mountain
organizations are among
nine non-profit groups
from the county to receive’
grants from the Cleveland
County Community Organ-
ization.
Kings Mountain Crisis
Center received $1500 for
energy assistance.
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Kings Mountain Rotary
Club received $1100 for its
backpack program which
provides weekend meals to
children.
Currently 46 children,
who are in free lunch pro-
grams in local schools, re-
ceive food on weekends
from the civic club. Rotar-
ians are also asking for the
Rotary District 46 to match
their donation of $1,000 -
which started the program.
Brenda Lovelace, chair of
.the committee, gave an up- -
date on the program to Ro-
tarians at the Thursday .
meeting. She said that the
weekend food program has
grown from 30 to 46 kids
and it takes a 4-5 hour
commitment: from club
members to supply the
needs. : :
Cleveland County Com-
munity Organization was
formed in 1985 to increase
charitable giving resources
in the county.