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Wednesday, August 13, 2014 The Kings Mountain Herald | www.kmherald.com a Pr es i a IA Page 3A City seeks $1.6 million for sewer lines, lift stations The city is applying for a second time for a Community Development Block Grant for $1.6 million to install 15,780 linear feet of sewer lines, repair three lift stations and install one new lift station to serve 90 homes in the Mountain. Crest neighborhood of Kings Mountain. The required public hearing was held at the recent city council meeting and council au- thorized Mayor Rick Murphrey to proceed with the application. A total of $256,000 in matching funds from the city is required if the application is ap- proved by the state. The application deadline is Sept.1. In other business: * Lynda Mattox, who was promoted from deputy city clerk to city clerk, took the oath of office from the mayor and a number of other city employees were recognized with plaques. Additionally, twins — Boy Scouts Austin and Nathan Sipes— were recognized as Eagle Scouts and their grandfather, Fire Chief Frank Burns, was recognized as a 25 year employee of the city; several police officers were hon- ored. * The mayor read a resolution of apprecia- tion from the city of High Point praising the assistance of crews from the city electric de- partment who helped out in a crippling ice storm March 7 in High Point. » Water resources superintendent Ricky Duncan, administrative assistant at the Senior Center Carol Dixon, and Gas mechanic III Terry Cain were all recognized for 10 years service with the city. Darryl Dixon, prop- erty/maintenance supervisor, was recognized for 15 years service with the city. Three police officers received recognition: Sgt. Lisa Proctor and Cpl. Paul Alexander were recognized for outstanding work on May 15, 2014 in apprehending a felon passing a fraudulent prescription. The arrest enabled multiple cases to be solved in different juris- dictions in the two Carolinas. Two suspects were arrested after leaving the drug store. Proctor was also recognized after graduat- ing from FBI-LEEDA Trilogy program on March 21. Sgt. Todd McDougal was recog- nized after receiving his advanced law en- forcement certification on May 22. He had already met requirements for the Intermediate certificate and held an associate degree in criminal justice. Eagle Scout Austin Sipes and Eagle Scout Nathan Sipes are the sons of Charlie and Susan Sipes and grandsons of Frank and - Kathy Burns and Garland and Helen Sipes. They are active in Boy Scout Troop 39 at Grace United Methodist Church. Austin's project was remodeling the inte- rior of the Kings Mountain Fire Museum in memory of the late former longtime Fire Chief Gene Tignor. Nathan's project was also at the Kings Mountain Fire Museum where he built a picnic/shelter area at the Fire Museum and landscaped around the area in honor of his grandfather, Chief Frank Burns. Fundraiser for Taylor this Friday Medical bills are spaghetti, salad, bread and KMHS holds ~ band camp Kings Mountain High School band’ members are getting | ready for the Fall football season at band camp this | week at the high school. | Photos by GARY STEWART | mounting for cancer sur- vivor Taylor Haraszkiewicz and a fundraiser will be held Friday, Aug. 15, at First Baptist Church fel- lowship hall. Spaghetti dinner will be served for an $8 donation from 4:30-8 p.m. and diners may eat in or take out or- ders. The menu will feature beverage if eating inside. The to-go orders will not include a beverage. There will also be a bake sale. Pre-sale tickets are available from Marie Jack- son at Body Junction, 704- 739-4088; Margot Plonk at KM Farmers Market 704- 473-1625 and Colby Brown at 704-751-6440. Strong bonds between police and policed by Dave Blanton dave.kmherald@gmail.com Area law enforcement and fire officials told mem- bers of the community they couldn’t do their job without the help of ordinary citizens last Tuesday at National Night Out, an annual event that aims to strengthen the bond between police and residents. “It’s not just a partner- ship, it’s a relationship,” said Kings Mountain Police Chief Melvin Proctor. In the last year, the city’s police department received 163 narcotics complaints. Those complaints led to 192 drug charges, Proctor said, who also said an initiative last year called Operation Summertime Blues was one of the most successful anti- drug campaigns the area has ever seen. “If you're going to sell drugs and put our children at risk, take it to another town,” he said to a round of applause from the 150 or so members of the public who showed up at Patriots Park to meet police, fire and res- cue officials, including some departments representatives from nearby jurisdictions such as Bessemer City, Gas- ton County and Grover. Officers from the Cleve- land County Sheriff’s De- partment, the N.C. Highway Patrol and Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey joined Proctor in reiterating that theme . “This is a time for us to come together to fight crime,” Murphrey said. “The community is at its strongest when it works together. The police departments and the fire departments back each other up in this community. That’s the way it is and that’s the way it should be.” That relationship is pay- ing dividends, according to Proctor, who said that the city’s crime rate has fallen substantially since peaking in 2000 and 2001. The evening was also marked by a backpack and school-supplies giveaway organized by the Christian Freedom Church, which also put on a gospel concert * under the gazebo. Representatives from the Western Southern Insurance company were on hand to provide parents with free Child LD. kits. The Ameri- can Red Cross provided hot dogs, cupcakes and soft drinks to those attending the community event while the Kings Mountain Fire De- partment offered fire truck rides for kids. In addition to fire trucks, members of the community were also able to get a good look at other vehicles used by other groups, such as the N.C. State Highway Patrol, Kings Mountain Rescue Squad, Cleveland County EMS, Gaston County Rural Police, Bessemer City Po- lice and the Grover Police. Sheriff Alan Norman told the audience that National Night Out is significant be- cause it demonstrates that there is a strong bond be- tween police and other first responders and the commu- nity they serve. Echoing the sentiments of other law enforcement of- ficials who spoke, he said the two depend on each other. “Law enforcement is only as good as the informa- tion we receive,” he said. “Tonight I’m really proud of the turnout we’re seeing here. It’s very valuable to see that.” “We’re proud of what they do,” Murphrey said. “They risk their lives every day for our benefit and our safety. This is to tell them they have our sup- port.” *g* SERVICE SOON! Unfortunately you will not get a flashing red light to let you know when your stones are loose or when prongs are worn or broken. Your jewelry requires maintenance just like Bring your items by for a free cleaning and inspection before it becomes more costly! automobiles. Dellinger™s Jewel Shop 112 W. 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