February 2017
Volume 2, Issue 6
704-734-0333
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Kings Mountain, NC 28086
COUNCIL MEETING February 28, 2017, 6:00pm Council Chambers at City Hall ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor Scott Neisler
Councilman Keith Miller, At Large
Councilman Curtis Pressley, At Large
Councilman Howard Shipp, Ward 1
Councilman Mike Butler, Ward 2 - Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman Tommy Hawkins, Ward 3
Councilman Rodney L. Gordon, Ward 4
Councilman Jay Rhodes, Ward 5
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR MAYOR
Kings Mountain was so beautiful during the first snowstorm of the year. It was the kind of snow fall that
makes you want to go outdoors and enjoy yourself. The City of Kings Mountain’s Street Department
went above and beyond keeping the streets clear and safe! They really got an early start on the roads
and because of their efforts we really could enjoy the event. I had a great time sledding down my hill. I
used a 55 gallon drum and filled it halfway with water and rolled it down the hill to pack the snow down
nice and firm. Please scan the QR Code with your smartphone and enjoy the video of me and my best
friend sledding in the snow!
CITY MANAGER—Marilyn Sellers CITY CALENDAR OF
SPECIAL EVENTS
2/20
President’s Day
(City Offices Closed)
4/15
Easter Egg Hunt
4/14-15 Firehouse BBQ
Cook-off at Walking
Track Park
4/22
Earth Day at
The Gateway Trail
4/17
Easter Monday
(City Offices Closed)
HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN……
The Kings Mountain Little Theater will present The Fantasticks, a 1960 musical with music by Harvey
Schmidt and lyrics by Tom Jones. Performances will be March 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 7:30 PM and
March 12 at 3:00 PM . To reserve your ticket, please contact the Joy Performance Center at
704-730-9408 or purchase your tickets online at www.KMLT.org.
The Kings Mountain Historical Museum will present their newest exhibit First Peoples: Catawba &
Cherokee Nations beginning February 11 – May 20. The historical museum is open Tuesday—
Saturday from 10:00 AM—4:00 PM. Admission is free!
UPCOMING EVENTS @ YOUR LIBRARY
THIS MONTH AT THE PATRICK SENIOR CENTER
We are delighted to have a Walgreens pharmacist coming to the Center
for “Terrific Tuesday”. Come and join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each
month beginning February 21st from 9:15 AM—10:00 AM. We will learn
valuable information to help us stay active and healthy. The topic for
February will be “Sleep Hygiene, Insomnia, Sleep Medication and How
to Get a Better Night’s Sleep”. After each class, the visiting pharmacist
will answer specific questions anyone has concerning their medications.
February is known as the month of LOVE. Please use this month to
extend love to others especially to those who may be alone. February is
also Black History Month. This is a time to remember and celebrate the
great accomplishments of black people in our history. Please join us
for our Black History Month Program “Together We Make One World” on
Tuesday, February 14th from 9:30 AM—11:00 AM.
We hope that you will come join us for these and other programs
offered at the Patrick Senior Center. For more information, please call
us at 704-734-0447.
A REMINDER FROM PUBLIC WORKS
Leaf season will end on February 17th. Leaves must be at the curb
prior to this date in order to be picked up by the City. Staff will note all
of the piles of leaves that are out for pickup on that day and these piles
will be picked up in the weeks following. Leaves must be bagged for
collection at any other time. Leaves for collection should always be
placed behind the curb and never in the roadway to assist the City in
complying with federally mandated stormwater regulations.
Also, please be reminded that enhanced services, which are in addition
to your regular weekly collection of roadside limb and garbage began on
February 1st. Additional fees for the enhanced services will not appear
on your current monthly bill. Fees for these services are collected on
an as needed basis.
HOLIDAY TRASH AND RECYCLING SCHEDULE
City of Kings Mountain offices will be closed on Monday February 20th,
in observance of Presidents Day. GARBAGE and RECYCLING services
for the week will be as follows:
GARBAGE:
ONE DAY delay
RECYCLING:
ROUTES 1 & 2 on Tuesday; ROUTES 3, 4, & 5
REGULAR SCHEDULE
WELCOME NEW BUSINESSES
HIGH ROAD AUTO REPAIR SHOP—800 Cleveland Avenue
KINGS MOUNTAIN WHOLESALE—108 West Gold Street