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By Loretta Cozart Mayor Pro Tem Rodney Gordon conducted the May 29th City Council Meeting due to Mayor Scott Neisler attending a North Carolina League of Municipality meeting in Raleigh.

He announced that Council members had a successful workshop for the 2018 – 2019 Fiscal Year Budget,

that the deadline for Ward 1 applications will be May 31, 2018 at noon, and shared that Lib Stewart is in the hospital with pneumonia.

Gordon also announced that Speaker Tim Moore informed Council of $100,000 in State Budget for the City to use for downtown improvement.

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Kings Mountain High school students line up for the Baccalaureate service at B.N. Barnes Auditorium on Sunday night.

KMHS graduation will be held on Saturday, June 9 at 9 a.m. in John Gamble Stadium. See more Baccalaureate photos and special graduation section inside.

Photo by Gary Smart

Children’s Colonial Day at KM Military Park Saturday DAR Good Citizen Gracie Plonk with her Grandmother and Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter member Pat Plonk.

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Gracie Plonk DAR Good Citizen Contributed by Robin Meyer In 2016, the Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter celebrated their 100th anniversary. A big part of this celebration was to honor all the women who began their chapter, especially the Organizing Regent Ida Pauline Mauney Neisler.

Mrs. Neisler was a re-

markable woman and very humble. Her headstone did not have a DAR Insignia, so the chapter decided to remedy that and honor her place in their DAR history. With the family’s permission and support the Insignia dedication was held on a VERY cold day in December of See PLONK, Page 7A

By Loretta Cozart Children’s Colonial Day is this Saturday, June 9th from 10AM-4PM at the Kings Mountain National Military Park. This is a great opportunity for kids, and adults alike, to experience for a day what life was like for American children in the 18th century,” says Ranger Leah Taber.

Kids will have the chance to make their own colonial toy, play with colonial games, make their own cornhusk doll, learn the musket drill with wooden muskets, sign their militia oath with a quill pen and make it official with a wax seal, make their own tricorn hat, roll your own musket cartridge, and more.

Activities will occur under the white canvas tents next to the Visitor Center.

Children’s Colonial Day - Participants learn to make cornhusk dolls.

Photos submitted. See more photos on page 8A

New city of KM Tim Moore speaks at Town and State Dinner recycling rules Sonoco Recycling, Kings Mountain’s recycling processor, has made the following changes due to the large volume of recycling being received for processing. These changes are effective immediately: • Plastic grocery bags will no longer be accepted.

• When you dispose of plastic and glass bottles please remove the lids and dispose of them in the regular trash.

• Shredded paper should be placed in the can loose and not in any type of plastic bag.

• Always put your recyclables in the Blue can without placing them in plastic bags. This allows the handler to see that there are no contaminates in the can.

By Loretta Cozart Mayor Scott Neisler introduced North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore at the North Carolina League of Municipalities Town and State Dinner on Tuesday, May 29th. Speaker Moore spoke in support of local governments and outlined the General Assemblies direction for a prosperous North Carolina. Mayor Neisler serves on the board for District 11 which in-

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■ POLICE

■ OBITUARIES Chris Oliver Peterson

Judy Tesseneer Judy Kay Tesseneer, 68, of Kings Mountain, passed away on May 30, 2018 at Caromont Health in Gastonia.

She was the daughter of the late Joseph Calvin Marr and Virginia Estelle Hale Marr. Judy was a Christian and loved the Lord. She was retired after 30 years of service at Firestone. She was a very strong and loving person and leaves behind her canine companions, Baby and Sissy, who will miss her very much.

Judy was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Joe Tesseneer Jr.; son, Joe Tesseneer III of Ridge Springs, SC; daughter Sandy Willis and husband Eric of Vine Grove, KY; brothers Paul Marr and wife Gail of Belmont, Jerry Marr and wife Sherry of Dallas, Roger Marr and wife Sallie of Kings Mountain, and Bobby Marr and wife Jeanette of Gastonia; grandchildren, Hannah and Jonathan Willis; and mother-in-law, Mary Tesseneer.

The funeral was held Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Kings Mountain. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery.

A guest register is available at www.harrisfunerals. com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, was in charge of arrangements.

COUNCIL From Page 1A Prior to the Regular Meeting, the Council recognized Rodney Bell, Energy Services/Electric, for 15 years of employment.

The following Resolutions and Proclamation were issued: Resolution honoring Sergeant Lance Hamrick for completing the FBI Trilogy Program.

Resolution honoring Joshua Sheffield and Caleb Smith for completing Cleveland Community College’s first “High School Fire Academy”.

Resolution honoring Timothy Carroll for completing the Emergency Management Technician Certification.

Resolution honoring the 2017 Men’s Tennis Team for having the highest grade point average among the Tennis Teams in the NCHSAA. Proclamation honoring National Police Week.

Christy Conner, Speical Events Coordinator, Updated Council on the Revolutionary 4th stating that Liberty Mountain will do an encampment on site this year. Additionally, she has begun a sponsorhip initiative to expand events.

A presentation was made by Sharon Stack, Mauney Memorial Library and Sarah Lynch, Kings Mountain Historical Museum on the results of the LSTA EZ Digitization Grant.

In other actions, Council unanimously approved the following Consent Agenda Items: - Minutes of the Regular

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Frances Irene Pennington

Chris Oliver Peterson, age 74 was the loving mother of 4 children. She crossed over to meet Jesus at 7:44 a.m. on Friday June 1, 2018.

Chris loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandson and her four sisters with all her heart and was very caring with everyone she met.

Surviving are her children, son Ray Roseberry and wife Janay, daughter Melissa Jackson and husband David, son James Robert (Robbie) Long, Jr., daughter Sharon Burton and husband Beauford.

Also her sisters Marlene Oliver, Darlene Killian and husband Joe, Linda Moss and husband Larry, Brenda Humphries and husband Charles, and her Grandchildren Anthony Nations, James Robert( Trey)Long III, Christopher Roseberry, Kaylee Jackson and great-grandson Caleb Long.

“Victory in Jesus”, was her thoughts and favorite song.

Chris requested and the family honored her request to have a private gathering of only her children, grandchildren and sisters at Clay-Barnette funeral home in Kings Mountain.

Although grieving, we that remain here are all glad she is anew in Heaven with no more pain and no more worry.

Clay-Barnette Funeral, Cremation & Pet Aquamation Center is serving the family.

Online condolences may be made at: www.claybarnette.com

Frances Irene Pennington, 89, of Shelby, NC, passed away on May 31, 2018 at Cleveland House in Shelby, NC. She was born in Cherokee County, SC. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Thaniel Roy Pennington, her sons, Roy Evan, Arnold Ray, Jerry Lee and Kenneth Dean Pennington as well as her daughter Claudia Annette Norwood.

She was also preceded in death by her siblings Frances led a Christian life and enjoyed being a caretaker of many children. She loved to stay busy, even helping clean around her home, Cleveland House. She has left her family with many fond memories and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Visitation was held Monday, June 4, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home.

The funeral was held on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel.

Guest register is availble at www.harrisfunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, was in charge of arrangements.

Meeting of April 24, 2018 and Special Meeting of April 26, 2018.

-Set the date of Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 6:00 pm for a Public Hearing to consider the proposed fiscal year 2018-2019 Budget.

-Approve the donation of a 2005 Digger/Derrick Truck that was rotated out of our fleet last year to the Cleveland Community College Line Worker Academy.

-Lower the speed limit from 35 mph to 25 mph for safety reasons on the following streets: Coman Lane, Castlewood Drive, Country Club Acres, Deerfield Drive, Garrison Drive, Jason Drive, and Merrimont Avenue. (Recommended by staff and the Kings Mountain Transportation Advisory Board.)

-Appprove a Budget Amendment in the amount of $40,000 to appropriate resources related to repairing/re-sodding the soccer fields. (This amendment is being requested so that work can proceed at this time, as it is the end of the current season as opposed to waiting and including in next year’s budget.)

-Approve a Budget Amendment in the amount of $250,000 to appropriate additional funds for medical self-insurance to cover costs. This amendment is increasing budget for stop loss fees actually received (revenues) and increasing budget for expenditures in the Health Insurance Fund.

(No additional transfers from other funds at this time.)

- Approve a Budget Amendment in the amount of $50,000 to appropriate funds from Cleveland County relating to im-

provements to Patriot’s Park and increase the available expenditure budget.

- Approve a Budget Amendment in the amount of $1,366 to budget revenues and expenditures for additional Library grants.

-Appointe Lou Ballew, Debbie Vaughn, Mattie Adams, Charles Fite, and Carl Morrow to the Patrick Senior Center Advisory Board for the three- year terms expiring June 2021.

-Authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the Board of Elections requesting a polling site for City residents who reside in Gaston County.

-Approve a request from Allen Crotts (President, Saturday Bass Tournaments) to change the June 2, 2018 tournament to the Arnold Ledford Memorial Tournament with all proceeds to be given to the Ledford family.

-Schedule a Public Hearing for Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 6:00 pm for the N-Focus “Presentation of Analysis & Draft Plan for Downtown Kings Mountain”.

In other business, Council: - Unanimously approved a Motion to Adopt an Ordinance amending Sec. 14-22 and Sec. 14-23 of the User Guide for John H. Moss Reservoir Area, Davidson Lake, and City Lake/York Road as to the requirement for a fishing permit, as well as a Resolution amending the fee schedule.

-Tabled the Motion to adopt a Resolution approving the Beason Creek Subdivision Preliminary Plan – Case No. MS-1-4-18.

- Unanimously approved a Motion for Council members Keith Miller,

ARRESTS Ashley Limbaugh Hahn, 410 Waco Rd., two counts obtaining property by false pretense, six counts obtaining CS by fraud/forge, no bond.

Donna Johnson, Gastonia, order for arrest on larceny, breaking and entering and drug paraphernalia, no bond.

Sabastian Dean Rhodus, 834 N. Piedmont Ave., two counts failure to appear for charges of intoxicated and disruptive and resisting public officer.

Brian Chase Lowe, 125 Mountain Side Dr., resisting police officer and hit/ run failure to stoop, $2,000 bond.

Ruby Galisha Bell, 213 Parrish Dr., misdemeanor harassing phone calls.

Derick Terrell Turner, 220 Thornburg Dr., DWI, driving while license revoked, simple possession, $5,000 bond.

Tammy Michela Atkins, Bessemer City, simple assault.

Daniel Wayne Coffey, Gastonia, DWI. Kevin Shane Clark, 215 Bethlehem Rd., Lot #2, driving while license revoked and fictitious registration, $2,000 secured bond.

Cleveland Mackey, no address, second degree trespassing, $1,000 secured bond.

Gregory Jeffrey Brown, Concord, assault on a child less than 12, resist public officer, $5,000 bond.

Mary Elizabeth Riddle, 5170 Battleground Rd., disorderly conduct and resist, delay and obstruct, $3,000 secured bond.

Malik Davion Nixon, Waxhaw, felony posses-

sion of a stolen vehicle and two felony probation violations. No bond.

WRECKS Three vehicles were involved in an accident at US 74 Bypass and NC 161, causing a total damage of $35,000.

Vehicles driven by Robert Falls and Charmaine Latorya-Shelve Gill, both of Kings Mountain, struck on NC 216 at West Mountain St. Damage to each vehicle was $4,000.

CITATIONS Jerry Thomas Sullivan Jr., 700 Battleground Villa, driving without a license.

Brittany Lashawn Daniels, Concord, expired registration plate.

Subrina Nicole Giles, 127 Cambridge Oaks Circle, no current inspection sticker.

Kelsey Leigh Cochrane, Crouse, open container violation.

Lance Jessie Long, 106 Dove Ct., driving while license revoked.

Tammy Michela Atkins, Bessemer City, driving while license revoked and impaired driving.

Alexander Clark Yavaraski, Ann Arbor, MI, failure to see movement that could be made in safety.

Randy Putnam, Shelby, driving while license revoked and expired registration plate.

Brenda Short, Church St., fictitious registration plate, failure to carry driver’s license.

Johnny Glenn Jenkins, Gastonia, driving while license revoked.

Brian Hillman, Carter Dr., driving while license revoked.

Carlos Gutterrez, Oak Grove Rd., no operator’s license.

Joy Garrett, E. King St., no driver’s license.

Eugene Buckley, Raven Dr., no registration number attached to tag; and illegal right turn.

Randall Dillon, Shelby, failure to reduce speed to avoid accident.

Aaleyiah Bess, Alpine Dr., possession of marijuana.

David Allen, and Rodney Gordon to study and make recommendations to Council regarding an amendment to the City Ordinance adding language to describe the process that shall be used for nominating and appointing members to the Planning and Zoning Board and Board of Adjustments.

- Unanimously approved a Motion for Council members Keith Miller, David Allen, and Rodney Gordon to study the process and bring recommendation to Council regarding an amendment to the City Ordinance adding language that describes the process and schedule that shall be used for annual City Manager evaluations.

A Motion was made to close the Regular Meeting and begin a Public Hearing to discuss the following items: - Considered a Conditional Use Rezoning Request from Thomas Breakfield for properties located at approximately 150 Hughes Lake Drive, also known as Tax Map 4-83, Block 1, Lots 9, 10, 31, and 32 from R-10 to

Conditional Use Office (CU-O) – Case No. CUR1-3-18.

Jonathan Wells, Interim Planning Director and Stuart C. Gilbert, Planning Director Travis Page, Attorney for Breakfield spoke in favor of the project asking Council to table the hearing for further discussion with staff.

Jan Cogar, Scott Campbell, Rosalyn Hawkins, Ellen Abernathy, Cathy Schmig, Mike Matcher, and Suzanne Amos spoke against the project.

-Considered a Conditional Use Rezoning Request from B & S Butler Properties, LLC – Bryan Butler, Member-Manager for property located at 404 and 406 East King Street, also known as Tax Map KM 3, Block 1, Lot 26L & 27 or Parcels 6994 and 6995 from Neighborhood Business and R8 to Conditional Use General Business (CU-G-B) - Case No. CUR-1-4-18. – Jonathan Wells, Interim Planning Director and Stuart C. Gilbert, Planning Director, Bryan Butler Addressed Council on the project.

A Motion was made to close the Butler Public Hearing and leave Breakfield open for further discussion with staff. The Public Hearing was closed and Council returned to the Regular Meeting.

-Council voted unanimously to table Conditional Use Rezoning Request from Thomas Breakfield for properties located at approximately 150 Hughes Lake Drive.

Mike Butler recused himself and left the meeting, due to a close family relationship. during te discussion of the B & S Butler Properties, LLC. -Council unanimoulsly approved consistancy statement #3 on the B & S Butler Properties, LLC located at 404 and 406 East King Street Council.

-City Council unanimously approved approved an Ordinance amending the zoning map for the City of Kings Mountain – B & S Butler Properties, LLC – Bryan Butler, Member-Manager for property located at 404 and 406 East King Street.

INCIDENTS Dollar General, Shelby Rd., reported larceny.

McDonalds, 725 York Rd, reported that someone obtained property by false pretense.

Brian Louis Taylor, 425 Kings Falls Ct. #209, reported larceny of a catalytic converter.

Pizza Hut reported receiving a counterfeit $50 bill.

Jennings Brian Odums, Shelby, reported larceny of a NC registration plate.

Twyla Payne Lundsford, 206 Park Dr., reported unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

Walmart, 1011 Shelby Rd., reported larceny of various food items.

Police reported recovery of a stolen vehicle belonging to Laquaya Cabral of Charlotte.

Dale Elkins, Blacksburg, SC, reported breaking and entering and larceny of guns at a storage facility on Charles St. Kings Mountain Police Department reported that a deer jumped in front of a 2018 Dodge Truck lake vehicle, causing $1,500 damage.

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Dowell receives Bethware Elementary Color Run Freeman award BOILING SPRINGS For more than 25 years, the Joseph B. Freeman Jr. Education Fund has assisted students in Cleveland County, N.C., in their pursuit of higher education. The 2018 winners were named on May 30 in a ceremony held in Tucker Student Center at Gardner-Webb University.

A total of $20,000 in scholarships was provided to nine students, and three of them are planning to attend Gardner-Webb this fall.

One of the recipients was Amber Dowell of Kings Mountain, a student at UNC Greensboro.

The Freeman Fund was named in honor of longtime area business leader, Joseph B. Freeman Jr. At the time of his death in 1991, Freeman managed the Shelby office of Interstate/Johnson Lane, an investment and financial advisory service. He was an advocate for higher education and desired to provide talented high school students with additional resources and opportunities to attend college. The education fund was established to reward Cleveland County students for their perseverance and

dedication in and out of the classroom, while recognizing Freeman’s legacy of support.

Freeman Fund recipients are awarded based on academic proficiency, extracurricular activities, internal motivation, potential success, and financial need.

The Freeman Fund Committee consists of area business leaders and Gardner-Webb University representatives who evaluate worthy candidates.

Free community event June 10 at Advent Lutheran

Healing Workshop

There will be a free community event June 10 from 4-7 p.m. at Advent Lutheran Church, 230 Oak Grove Road, Kings Mountain.

There will be free food, games and water fun.

Oak Grove Fire Department will be on hand with a water truck to provide good old-fashioned fun.

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Bethware Elementary School held its Fourth Annual Color Run on Saturday, June 2nd. The race includes a 1/2 mile and a 2-1/2 mile run/walk. Refreshments were served at the end along with a color throw party.

Photos submitted by Danyale Patterson

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church will hold “No More Bandaids Healing Workshop” on June 16, 2018 at 10 a.m. This event is for anyone seeking healing for their minds and souls. The event is sponsored by the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Women’s Ministry. For more info please contact Yvonne Byers at 704-466-4642. The church is located at 1621 County Line Rd., Kings Mountain.

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OPINION

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

TODAY’S QUOTE:

However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.

–Stephen Hawking

Pieces of Kings Mountain History A few weeks ago, I wrote about the U.S. Monument LORETTA located at COZART the Kings Mountain National Military Park. In the article I mentioned that the monument is hollow inside, a fact that many people don’t know.

I intended to include the proposed plans of the monument drawnup by McKim, Mead, and White Architects found in the “Kings Mountain National Military Park: Historic Research Study.” I inadvertently failed to include it, so I am attaching it here.

While researching, I also found some other facts you might find interesting. There were several controversies related to its installation in 1909. Apparently, the intended height of the monument changed from 115 feet to 83

feet due to problems with the foundation.

In addition, the tablets were not ready in time for the installation of the monument on June 12, 1909, a fact noted by the press at the time.

They were subsequently installed on January 19, 1910.

This means that when the U.S. Monument was dedicated on October 7, 1909, the tablets weren’t on it. Understandably, this upset some folks who had worked so hard to make this happen.

Research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill states that “Colonel Ashbury Coward of Orangeburg, SC called the dedication ceremony for the US Monument in order at 10:30 AM on Thursday, October 7, 1909.

“Thousands congregated around the grandstand and monument with bands playing celebratory

music. Several prominent individuals were in the audience, including Senator Lee S. Overman of North Carolina, Senator Smith from South Carolina, and General Julian S. Carr. The Kings Mountain chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held charge of the event.”

This DAR Chapter is based in York, SC and has momentous from these battleground events. They owned the property outright for decades until they turned it over to the National Park Service.

Until the property rights were transferred, the battlefield ownership was referred to as the “DAR Tract”.

Loretta Cozart grewup in Kings Mountain and is the Regent of the Col. Frederick Hambright DAR Chapter. lhcozart@cccom.com 704-241-2218

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How the Scottish Not too late to LeBron - America’s honor our soldiers King James Version saved America A production crew from the British Broadcasting Corporation was in our area ROBERT INMAN recently, working on a documentary film on the influence of the Scots-Irish on American history and culture. I sat down with them for a conversation on the research I did on the Scots-Irish in writing my play “Liberty Mountain,” which opens its fifth season June 29 at the Joy Performance Center in Kings Mountain.

The BBC folks were especially interested in where the Scots-Irish settled in America and how they became involved in the Revolutionary War, including the Battle of Kings Mountain.

Their story goes back more than a hundred years before the Revolution, to people living in the Lowlands of Scotland.

The British king enticed them to move to Northern Ireland with promises of prosperity. To the contrary, they found life there unbearably hard – famine, violence, hard-hearted landlords, and religious discrimination. Many of these folks were Presbyterians, and when they refused to swear allegiance to the official Church of England, they were denied rights and persecuted. So they

decided to leave.

The exodus was mainly to the British colonies in America. It’s estimated that 200,000 Scots-Irish migrated to the colonies in the mid- to late-1700’s.

Many settled first in Pennsylvania, then moved on to the Appalachians, building homes and communities in what was then North Carolina, but is now eastern Tennessee. They pressed on into land promised by the King to the Cherokee Indians, and that put them in a lengthy, bloody war with the Cherokees.

Thousands of others landed in Charleston and then – seeking affordable land – pressed on into South Carolina’s upstate where they cleared land, built homes and churches, raised families, and worshiped freely as Presbyterians.

The early days of the Revolution were contested mainly in New England.

The southern colonies were relatively quiet except for battles with the Indians and conflicts between folks who remained loyal to the king and those who supported American independence. Many families remained neutral, preferring to be left alone while they built their new lives.

Eventually the Revolution came dramatically to the South, and that’s the story of “Liberty Mountain.” The British invaded and captured Charleston

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You did not to me like Dwight get to a parade Eisenhower. or service on The Normandy Memorial Day. exhibit, though You can’t get to vivid and timely, is the Normandy only part of the beaches this museum’s depiction week for the of the early days DG MARTIN of the airborne anniversary of D-Day. You are soldiers. feeling a need Visitors learn to be in touch with the how the paratrooper consacrifices service men cept developed. On Auand women made for our gust 16, 1940, Lieutenant country’s sake—for our Bill Ryder, leader of the sake. initial test platoon, was I have a suggestion to the first American soldier help you fill that need. to jump out an airplane’s By visiting one place in door. Major General North Carolina, you can William C. Lee, who go to a recreated village grew up in nearby Dunn, in Normandy and witness was deeply involved and paratroopers and glider became known as “the forces attack while their Father of the Airborne.” comrades storm the The museum’s exhibits beaches. You can see how cover airborne and spethose troops were delivcial operations up to the ered. A very real restored present time. Some of the C-47 “Skytrain” is high depictions put the visitor above with an airborne in the middle of battle in soldier standing in the scenes from the Pacific door, ready to leap. A theatre of World War II, rare fully restored WACO Korea, Vietnam, Panama, CG-4A glider is packed Somalia, Iraq, Afghaniwith soldiers anxiously stan and other parts of the awaiting their landing world. and deployment.

Lifelike and very At the Airborne & Spe- moving displays take the cial Operations Museum visitor into a Vietnamese in downtown Fayetteville, village, a Viet Cong prisyou can also see conon camp with a captured structed soldiers in their American in a bamboo World War II uniforms cage, a convincing Spedropping from above. cial Forces “hide-site” One of them even looks See SOLDIERS, Page7A Published by Community First Media, Inc. Lib Stewart - Managing Editor lib.kmherald@gmail.com 704-739-7496

A couple of Two weeks million Americans later I was back will be watching in Cleveland closely as the and had the Cleveland Cavaopportunity to liers and Golden watch James and State Warriors the Cavaliers compete for the 2018 NBA chamGlenn Mollette play the Boston pionship. LeBron Guest Editorial Celtics in the third game of James, a 6’8, 250 their series. He scored pound man who plays 27 points and had 12 asfor the Cavaliers is the sists, just another night’s King James Version of work for James. basketball.

While NBA television I was recently in viewership doesn’t sound Cleveland, Ohio while big, the NBA reached the Indiana Pacers were in town. Interestingly the a television deal with ESPN and Turner Sports Pacers were staying in for 24 billion dollars over my hotel and I saw them a nine year stretch in often on the elevator October of 2014. Thus, or the hotel lobby. The all NBA players earn evening I was there I very nice paychecks but went down to the lobby in search for a snack and especially King James.

Forbes says James earned then headed back to the $86 million in 2017, inelevator when two men cluding a $31.2 million walked across the lobby salary and a whopping area briskly and entered $55 million in product into the elevator first. I endorsements. James followed them on and penned one Nike enwas a bit awestruck that dorsement deal for $90 one guy with a baseball million dollars while he cap was large. He was was still in high school. maybe 6’8 or 6’9 and very stocky. I never mean He has a net worth of $400 million, according to stare but this man looked familiar. He never to Celebrity Net Worth.

His salary for 2018 is looked at me to engage $33,285,709. His total but kept his eyes on the earnings for 2018 are elevator. By the time reported to be about they got off the elevator 85.3 million dollars. His I knew I was riding with salary is actually the the king of basketball LeBron James.

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■ MEDITATION

The Fruit of the Spirit (9 Part Series) Part Six Goodness

on goodness from a godly perspective and standard which can greatly differ from the world’s view of goodness. The world’s Today we conview of goodness and morality tinue with our shifts to fit the group, culture, sixth sign of the and time. God’s view of goodfruit of the Spirit, ness and morality stands forever. goodness. Now Goodness can be found throughif you are anyDR. JONATHAN out the Bible beginning in Genthing like me, the esis.

M. BUNDON term “good” or Worship Pastor In the creation story, God “goodness” can First Baptist Church paused and declared his work be fairly ambigugood. Good was the best! Women ous and common and men throughout scripture word(s). The dictionary defines demonstrated goodness, namely good in several ways including the “Good Samaritan.” The Good as an adjective, “to be desired or approved of,” or as a noun “that Samaritan chose to help someone which is morally right.” Goodness who probably would have never is that moral quality that sets vir- helped him. The Samaritan aided tue as a premium. I wish to focus the injured man when others, who the world perceived good, refused

to help. How then do we understand goodness? What then, does it mean to embody God’s goodness?

Does it mean to evaluate our deeds and motivations by the world standards? By no means. To understand and demonstrate God’s goodness, we must allow God’s standard of goodness to become our own.

When we allow God to control our lives, God transforms our character and causes us to reflect His goodness in the way we live.

If God is love, then it can be rightfully reasoned that goodness is an outgrowth of love through the power of the Holy Spirit. To be sure, there are those who are not Christians who are capable of and perform good deeds. By the same token, there are professing Christians who choose not to do good

or demonstrate the goodness of God. The Apostle Paul confesses “I do not understand what I do.

For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do…I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.” What was true of Paul is true for us today, we cannot be good in our own sinfulness, but only through the love of God and full surrender to God, can we truly share goodness.

What is your motivation for goodness? Some will do good deeds for bragging rights or so others will look and say “Wow! He’s a good guy,” or “she is always good to others.” What should motivate us is a hunger to know God and to become more like Christ. If

we pursue godliness and holiness, goodness will come. I must caution us all; this must not be haughty or conceited ambition. We must not seek God to tell others how godly we are. Rather, we hunger and desire a closer walk with God which leads to a maturing of the fruit of the Spirit. To do so, we must spend time with the God of goodness daily. Moment by moment, day after day, allow God to form you and shape you into the image of Jesus.

Goodness becomes a lifestyle, and good deeds are a reflection of how good God has been to you.

“Therefore, as we have the opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”

Galatians 6:10

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Church Service Directory Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496 Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/ Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997 Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206

El Bethel Church 122 El Bethel Church Rd. • Kings Mountain, NC KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171 Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church 830 E. King St. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917

Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247 Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015 Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152

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First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072

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First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266 Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011

Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406

Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church 101 Benfield Rd. 704-740-7212

Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075 Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Avenue 704-739-6811

Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351

David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555

El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174

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■ LIFESTYLES (Ed. Note: The recipes in today’s cooking column come from “Cooking for a Cure,’’ a cookbook published by Resurrection Lutheran Church, a collection of recipes by relatives of students from Resurrection Lutheran School, and a project to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.)

The summer fun is beginning at Mauney Memorial Library.

Rockin’ and Rollin’ Fun @ the library this summer!

By Sharon Stack Library Director

SUMM E R F U N !

W e ’ r e Rockin’ and rollin’ at the library.

Reading, SHARON STACK singing, dancing, painting, experiments and more are the fun that we have planned this summer. Summer Reading signup begins on this week for kids, ’tweens, teens, and adults. Children receive a free reading log, bag and pencil when they enroll and can collect a new prize each week for reading. Tweens, teens, adults get a free book bag, with fun stuff inside when they sign up. As a community partner in education, the library encourages families to read during summer break to keep their reading skills sharp. The Summer Reading initiative provides an educational bridge between school years to prevent “summer slide” during which students may lose up to two months of skills. “The ‘summer slide’ is real, and our library staff is here to help. We provide reading recommendations for students at all reading levels, from preschool through high school. Adults can get in on the action by model-

ing that reading is fun!” said Sharon Stack, Library Director. “Our Summer Reading Program offers kids, ’tweens, teens and adults some awesome prize incentives to encourage them to read throughout the summer. Our classes, programs and events will provide education and fun for the whole family.”

“Thank you to the Friends of the Library, Kings Mountain Kiwanians, the YMCA, the City of Kings Mountain Special Events and Public Works departments, who generously donated prizes to support this educational initiative on behalf of the community!

Great prizes for reading, rockin’ programs, and our fantastic new ‘Libraries Rock!’ book bag are all part of the summer fun at library.”

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. located in the Library Community Room. Join us for a fun time of play, story and craft.

Movie Night Sing-ALong SHOWING FROZEN (PG) Tuesday, June 12 from 6-8 p.m. All ages welcome to attend.

Bright Star Children’s Theatre: American Tales and Tunes Wednesday, June 13 at 10 a.m. Location is at Central United Methodist Church. All ages welcome! Folk songs and folktales from across

America come to life in this music-filled adventure.

Tiny Tots Storytime (ages 0-2) Thursday at 10:30 a.m. located in the Library Community Room.

Join us for a fun time of play, story and craft.

Asheville Museum of Science Presents: Mini-rologists (ages 0-5) Presented

by Asheville Museum of Science Friday, June 15 from 10-10:45 p.m. Mix colors and invent your own chalk to take home. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Asheville Museum of Science Presents: Mineral Detectives (ages 6-12) Presented by Asheville Museum of Science Sign up for ONE of the sessions Friday, June 15 from 10:50-11:40 a.m. OR 11:45-12:35 p.m. Learn all about rocks and minerals.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Asheville Museum of Science Presents: Mineral Detectives (TEENS) Presented by Asheville Museum of Science Sign up for one of the sessions Friday, June 15 from 1:051:55 p.m. Learn how to identify minerals using scientific tests and tools.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Asheville Museum of Science Presents: Mineral Detectives (ADULTS) Presented by Asheville Museum of Science Sign

GRANDMA’S POUND CAKE Mable Goforth 2 sticks butter 5 T. Crisco 3 cups sugar 6 eggs 3 cups plain flour 1 T. baking powder 1 cup milk 1 tsp. Vanilla ½ tsp. Lemon Beat butter and Crisco together, add eggs and remaining ingredients. Start in cold oven. Turn to 325 degrees. Do not open the oven. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes.

PEANUT BUTTER BALLS Marsha Brown ½ cup peanut butter 2 ½ cup nonfat dry milk 1 T. raisins 2 T. honey ¼ cup honey sesame seeds Mix peanut butter, nonfat dry milk, raisins, honey, coconut. Form into balls. Roll in sesame seeds.

SAUSAGE, EGG CASSEROLE Zena Johnson 1 lb. Mild sausage, brown and drain 4 cups water 1 cup grits 4 eggs ½ stick butter 1 cup milk ½ cup cheddar cheese Cook grits in salt and water. Lightly beat the eggs. Add small amount of grits. Then add butter and milk. Pour all ingreup for one of the sessions Friday, June 15 from 2:002:50 p.m. Identify and rate the hardness of a selection of minerals using authentic tests and tools, including learning the ideas behind Moh’s Hardness Scale.

Scratch minerals, test using hydrochloric acid, and

dients, except for cheese, into a 9 inch stone casserole dish. Top with cheese. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.

CROCKPOT MAC-N-CHEESE Gina Ayscue 1 ( 8 oz.) box elbow noodles 1 can cheddar cheese soup 1 can evaporated milk 1 cup sw eet milk 1 egg, beaten 1 stick margarine, melted 10-12oz shredded cheese, whatever your preference salt and pepper to taste Prepare elbow noodles, under cooked), still a little crunchy. Mix all ingredients and add to crackpot.

Cook on high 30 to 45 minutes. Cook on low 1 ½ hours.

FORGOTTEN CHICKEN Peggy Miller 1 cup uncooked rice

ANGEL HAIR PASTA Ashley Harris 16 oz. Angel hair pasta 6 Tablespoons butter or margarine 1 cup frozen peas, thawed ½ cup julienne ham ½ cup diced red bell peppers ¾ cup tomato juice ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste Cook angel hair according to package directions. Drain, cover and set aside. Melt margarine in a saute’ pan. Add peas, ham and peppers; saute’ for 2 minutes. Add pasta, tomato juice and Parmesan cheese, blend well. Salt and pepper to taste.

identify the streak of seven unique minerals. Presented

by Asheville Museum of Science. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Make It and Play It (ages 6-12) Saturdays 1012:30 p.m. Come explore the library on Saturday mornings and construct

your very own instrument!

Collect all seven!

The location of the Mauney Memorial Library is 100 S. Piedmont Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.For the latest in library news and events, visit www.mauneylibrary. org.

TACO SOUP Jean Harris 2 lbs. Hamburger 1 onion, chopped 2 (15oz) cans pinto beans, with juice 2 cans stewed tomatoes 2 cans corn, with juice 1 pkg. Taco seasoning 1 pkg. Ranch dressing 3 T. picante sauce 1 cup water Brown meat and onion.

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Cooper Short on dean’s list at Presbyterian

"En Plein Air" at Southern Arts Society Galleries June 5 thru July 13

Cooper Raywells Short, a sophomore from Kings Mountain, made the Dean’s List for the spring 2018 semester at Presbyterian College.

The Dean’s list is composed of students who have earned between a 3.3 and 3.9 grade point average.

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sentials are a must – water, sunscreen, bug spray, lunch and a big hat. Artists try to pack the bare minimum – brushes, canvases, and their medium of choice either oil, acrylics, watercolor or pastel. Still, trying to fit everything in a travel easel or backpack can be a challenge, not to mention carrying wet paintings without ruining them. But

the reward of spending time painting and communing with friends is well worth it. How very French.

“En Plein Air” is on view now thru July 13. The public is invited to a reception Saturday June 16, from 6-8 pm, to meet the artists and learn more about painting “En Plein Air”.

Artwork is available for sale. This is a free event.

Dress is casual.

Southern Arts Society (SASi) Gift Shop & Gallery is located at 301 N. Piedmont Ave. at the intersection of Piedmont and Battleground Avenues, Kings Mountain, NC, in the historic Southern Railway Depot. SASi offers a gift shop, ongoing exhibits and art competitions, programs and classes in a variety of media for artists of all levels. Currently on exhibit: "En Plein Air" through July 13, 2018. Hours: Tues – Sat, 10 am to 4 pm.

Closed July 4th. Admission is Free. For more information contact Southern Arts Society at 704-739-5585 or visit www.SouthernArtsSociety.org. Email us at SouthernArtsSociety@ gmail.com.

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Southern Arts Society (SASi) in Kings Mountain, NC, has invited the Plein Air Buds to exhibit art work over the next six weeks. Over fifty paintings will be on view. Based in South Charlotte, the Plein Air Buds are just one of twelve Plein Air groups in North Carolina dedicated to painting outdoors. Artists working in a variety of media, from amateur to professional level make up these groups. Nancy Kennedy is currently in charge of planning weekly outings for the Buds to paint in nature, be it city or country, in the greater Charlotte area. Only freezing temperatures or the threat of a downpour will cancel an outing. Typical outdoor es-

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Gardner-Webb Presidential Search Committee begins process to select next leader Dr. A. Frank Bonner Set to retire in January 2019 Members of the Presidential Search Committee at Gardner-Webb University have begun the search process for the next president. The new leader will be the 13th person to hold the position in the school’s 113-year history. Dr. A. Frank Bonner, GWU president for nearly 14 years, is retiring early next year.

At retirement, Bonner, 70, will have logged almost 32 years with Gardner-Webb, joining the University in 1987 as vice president for Academic Affairs. His role later evolved into vice president for Ac-

ademic and Student Affairs and then provost and senior vice president. In May, 2005, he was named president and took office on July 1. Prior to GWU, he was a faculty member and associate dean for Special Programs at Anderson College in Anderson, S.C. A 1969 graduate of Furman University in Greenville, S.C., with a bachelor’s degree in English, Bonner earned his master’s degree from the University of Georgia in 1971 and his doctorate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1977.

Some highlights of Bonner’s tenure include leading the University’s largest-ever capital campaign raising $46 million, receiving gifts for the Hunt School of Nursing and Godbold School

of Business, starting new doctoral programs in education and nursing, launching a Physician Assistant Studies Program, building the 110,000-square-foot Tucker Student Center, purchasing and renovating the former Crawley Hospital for the College of Health Sciences, adding a science lab annex facility and joining the Big South Conference as a full member for athletics. Bonner was also instrumental in developing several programs of academic enhancement and building state-of-the-art athletic facilities.

Search Committee Chairman David Royster III, a GWU Board of Trustee member, has pledged to keep the public informed as the group seeks the next president. Working in conjunction with

the Charlotte-based executive search firm Coleman Lew + Associates, Inc., the committee includes other members of the Board of Trustees as well as representatives from the faculty, staff and students.

“We are finalizing a communications plan to ensure the process is transparent, open, and inclusive, while respecting the confidentiality of our candidates,” Royster explained.

Coleman Lew + Associates, Inc. has held meetings with the President’s cabinet, executive members of the staff council, deans and faculty leaders, department chairs, and students. A job description and updates on the search process as information becomes available can be found at www.

Gardner-Webb.edu/presidential-search.

Wilson Moore Senate page Raleigh—The North Carolina Senate was honored recently to have Wilson Moore, a student at 305 East King Street, serve as a Page. He is the son of Tim Moore and Juli Moore of Kings Mountain.

Wilson was sponsored and appointed by the Senate President Pro Tempore, Phil Berger of Rockingham County.

Statewide high school

students in grades 9 through 12 serve as pages when the General Assembly is in session. They perform valuable duties for the Senators and their office staff. They attend daily Senate sessions, committee meetings, and assist staff members with office duties during the week they serve in the Legislature

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the Revolution. In a real sense, the Scots-Irish saved America.

Come see “Liberty Mountain.” We’ll take you intimately into the lives of the southern settlers and show how they rose to defend American freedom. It’s family entertainment, with a superb cast and great use of light, sound and action to take you into the lives of the Patriots and their families.

For more information on the play and ticket ordering, visit our website: www.libertymountaindrama.com.

We’ll let you know when that BBC documentary airs and how you can view it online.

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Kings Mountain High outfielder Joe Ruffalo was selected to the 2018 All-Big South 3A Conference baseball team.

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and Charlotte, with the intent of subduing the Carolinas, then Virginia, and attacking Washington’s Continental Army from two directions. By the middle of 1780, it appeared the British were winning, and well on their way to crushing the rebellion. Until Kings Mountain, when the majority of southern patriots took up arms in the Patriot cause.

At the Battle of Kings Mountain in October, 1780, those Scots-Irish won a decisive victory that turned the tide of

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Gracie Plonk holding her awards from Senior Awards Night including her DAR Scholarship.

PLONK From Page 1A 2016 and was followed with some warming fellowship at City Hall. To further honor Mrs. Neisler, the chapter voted to rename their DAR Good Citizen Scholarship the Ida Pauline Mauney Neisler DAR Good Citizen Scholarship.

Fast forward to 2018 and the chapter, for the second time, presented this newly named scholarship to this year’s DAR Good Citizen, Gracie Plonk. On May 31st, this young lady who exemplifies Mrs. Neisler’s desire to help those less fortunate accepted the scholarship, a scholarship named after her

LEBRON second highest behind Stephen Curry who reportedly makes $34,682,550. This does not include Curry’s endorsement money.

While LeBron’s salary is mind boggling his stats as a player are whopping numbers as well. He has averaged 27.5 points, 9.1 assists and 8.6 rebounds every game in 2018. For his entire 15 year NBA career he has

SOLDIERS From Page 4A watching the movements of an Iraqi convoy during the Persian Gulf War, and the meeting of a group of Afghan elders.

If you want something even more realistic, you can experience the tension of an airborne assault in a simulator that mimics the loud bouncing plane ride to the drop zone and the sudden peaceful feeling as you depart the plane: your parachute opens, and it is suddenly quiet. You ride in the gliders and land with them on D-Day. You jump with the 187th in 1951 Korea. You are with the 82nd Airborne and 17th Cavalry in Vietnam in a Huey helicopter, flying low, toward an enemy waiting near the landing zone. In Afghanistan you exit a Chinook helicopter in a rugged vehicle and travel on a rough and dangerous road toward Kandahar. In Iraq you accompany a Special Forces team on the Euphrates River and pass by Saddam Hussein’s palace.

Such dramatic depictions do not stand alone.

Great-Great Grandmother.

That’s right, Gracie is descended from the chapter’s Organizing Regent. Her Grandmother Pat Plonk is also a long-time member of the Colonel Frederick Hambright chapter.

To put this in prospective, the chapter does not choose their DAR Good Citizen. The DAR Good Citizen is chosen by the high school. Imagine their surprise when the ladies learned that this year’s Good Citizen has a family connection to the history of the chapter. With the presentation of the scholarship to Gracie this year, the chapter continues to honor Mrs. Neisler and to celebrate the family connection that makes membership in DAR so special.

averaged 27.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 7.2 assists every game. So far during the NBA 2018 finals he has scored over 40 points seven times putting him hot on the heels of Jerry West who scored over 40 points eight times in the NBA playoffs in 1965 when he was 26 years old.

I predict he gets over 40 at least twice in the Golden State series and expands his kingdom’s reign.

The museum is full of smaller displays and artifacts that help put the larger ones in context and tell the soldiers’ stories.

“Without the stories, all this is just stuff,” one of the museum’s leaders told me.

The museum’s modern day hero is retired Gen. James J. Lindsay, who founded the museum and serves as chairman emeritus. Last month Lindsay was inducted into the inaugural class of the 82nd Airborne Division’s All American Hall of Fame.

He held eight positions in the 82nd, from platoon leader to division commander. Later he was the first commanding general of U.S. Special Operations Command.

After his retirement, Lindsay worked tirelessly to create the museum and help secure funds for building construction and on-going operations. Now, he is pushing an effort to fund the museum’s modernization.

Although he diverts compliments and credits others for the museum’s success, when you complete your museum visit, you should send him a thank you note.

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Children’s Colonial Day at KM Military Park Saturday From page 1A

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2018 SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT PROGRAM – L-R: Daniel Bagwell, Amber Belcher, Trevor Brown, Cassidy Calhoun, Harrison Conner, Paloma Detloff, Jill Cruise, KMHS Guidance Couneselor; Alex Goff, Amethyst Hall, Bryson Key, Nathan Lease, Tyler Osborne, Brianna Rochford, Leeasia Rhodes, Caleb Sears and Dixie Whitaker.

2018 Senior Awards Night program Kings Mountain High School held their 2018 Senior Awards Night program on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 6:30pm in B.N. Barnes Auditorium The awards presented: American Legion Outstanding Senior Boy: Caleb Sears; Outstanding Senior Girl: Paloma Deloff; Kiwanis Good Citizen: Bryson Key; Ralph Schuessler Award: Eddie Payne; Armed Forces Scholarships: Savannah Dockery, Aaron Cooke, Gregory Russell, Adriana Hernandez, William Robinson, and Charneice Crocker. $10,000 State Employees Credit Union Scholarship : Brennin Fleisher $5,000 NCNGA Education Foundation Scholarship: Travis Wright $10,000 Dover Foundation Scholarships - David Friday $15,000 Dover Foundation Scholarship - Conner Calhoun RW Andrews to Gardner-Webb (full tuition, room & board, and books): Mike Toms $1,000 Dean B. & Carolyn L. Westmoreland Scholarship: Cailey Sheppard $500 Coach Blalock Scholarship - Jonathan Rikard Coach Bill Bates Award to Gardner-Webb University - Collin Franks Gardner-Webb University Scholarships - Kameron Marr, Alexis Reynolds, Jada Johnson, Mike Toms, Conner Calhoun, and Collin Franks Cleveland Community College Scholarships: Landon Wright, Nolan Raby, Sam Etters, Savannah Crowley, Whitney Marr, and Dalberg Massanga $2,460 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Scholarship - Maurissia Springs $500 Alpha Phi Alpha: Justin Watkins and Paloma Detloff $800 Delta Sigma Theta: Charneice Crocker $1,200 Beta Epsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma: Bryson Key $500 Desman Thompson: Jonathan Rikard $1,000 Ingles Scholarship: Trevor Brown $500 KM Elite Trail Blazers: Tyra Silaphet $500 KM STEM: Michael Allen $1,000 Kings Mountain Student Scholarship: Brennin Fleisher and Eric Davis $4,000 PSAT/NMSQT Bridgestone Americas, Inc. Scholarship: Caleb Sears $1000 Buck Dover Golf Scholarship (renewable): Alex Goff $500 Shelby Negro Women’s Club: Maniya Jarre Davidson High School Scholarship - Maurissia Springs $500 KMHS Theater Department Scholarship: Skylar Smith $500 ACT Student Champion - Tyler Osborne $1,000 Shelby VFW George Loris Dove Post 4066 Scholarship: Bryson Key U.S. Marine Corps Awards : Academic: Brennin Fleisher, Athletic: Tyler Osborne and Leeasia Rhodes, Band: Cassidi Melton $1,000 Kiwanis Club Scholarship : Landon Wright $1,000 Parker-Hannifan: Paloma Detloff and Landry Crawford $5,000 Joseph B. Freeman : Amber Dowell $500 - Gene Haas Foun-

dation Scholarship - Sabeian Beam $1,000 Kings Mountain Rotary Club Scholarships : Mary Catherine May, Rushi Patel, Paloma Detloff, and Kate Tucker $500 Kings Mountain Rotary Club Scholarships: Landon Wright and Alec Bell $500 Bridges Hardware Career and Technical Education Student of the Year : Collin Briggs $250 Myra McNeely Scholarship from Cleveland County Arts Council : Amber Dowell $500 Sandy Kistler Memorial CTE Scholarship : Elizabeth Foy $500 Chuck Early Scholarship: Justin Watkins $500 CTE Honor Society: Conner Calhoun $3,000 Kings Mountain Hospital Auxiliary Scholarships : Hallie Hunt and Jordan Chapman $500 Kings Mountain Hospital Auxiliary Scholarships: Katie Tucker and Gracie Plonk $250 Grover Woman’s Club Scholarships: Sireca Logan and Trevor Brown $500 Coach Jeff Putnam Memorial Scholarship: Nathan Lease Male Athlete of the Year : Adrian Delph Female Athlete of the Year: Cassidy Calhoun Female Mountaineer Career Athlete: Leeasia Rhodes Male Mountaineer Career Athlete : Alex Goff Chuck Gordon Dedication Award : Reese Reinhardt $2,000 ADK Helen Logan Memorial Teachers Scholarships: Bryson Key $300 P.E.O Recognition - Kaitlin Venevongsoth, Kris n Hill, and Gracie Plonk $1000 Cleveland County Farm Bureau - Dane Skeith $100 Principal’s Pick Art Award - Amber Dowell $2,000 Lutz Foundation Scholarships : Dane Skeith $1,000 Carl F. Mauney Memorial Scholarships : Ariana Phouangkeo and Makensi Corn $2,500 Ollie Harris Scholarship - Hunter Bell $1,500 Sonny Peeler Memorial Scholarship : Amber Belcher $1,000 Jim Scruggs Scholarship : Dixie Whitaker $500 Pilot Club Scholarship: Mary Catherine May and Michael Allen $2,000 Kings Mountain Woman’s Club Sallie Southall Cotton Scholarship - Tyler Osborne $200 Ida Pauline Mauney Neisler DAR Scholarship : Gracie Plonk $500 KM Hall of Fame Scholarships: Bryson Key, Katie Tucker, Jonathan Rikard, Jerdon Pressley, Paloma Detloff, and Alexis Browning $1,000 KM Hall of Fame Scholarship: Leeasia Rhodes and JT Cash $1,000 Cleveland County Realtors Jim Chitty Scholarship : Makensi Corn $500 Settle Community Scholarship : Dixie Whitaker $5,000 (renewable) The Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation Scholarship∫ Amber Belcher $7000 (renewable) Belk Scholar∫ Harrison Conner $1,200 Shelby Exchange Club Ace Award: Tyler Osborne Miss Cleveland County Fair Pageant winner - Brianna Rochford Wendy’s High School Heisman Athlete Awards Brianna Rochford and Dane

Paul Ingram presents scholarship to Jonathan Rikard.

Jill Cruise, KMHS Guidance Counselor presents scholarships to Caleb Sears.

Caroline Fry from GWU presents scholarship to Michael Toms.

Bryson Key receives scholarship from Kiwanis Club.

Travis Wright receives scholarship from the National Guard.

Caroline Fry from GWU presents scholarship to Conner Calhoun.

Jill Cruise presents scholarship to Tyra Silaphet

Steve Baker presents scholarship to Collin Franks.

Skeith Perfect Attendance Award: Trevor Brown - all 4 years of high school Other Awards & nominations Gaston Gazette Best & Brightest recipient: Amber Belcher

Charlotte Observer Scholars: David Friday and Kaitlin Venevongsoth Charlotte Observer Senior of the Year Scholarship nominee: David Friday Daniel Bagwell - received an Academic and Athletic

See AWARDS, PAGE 12A

Maurissia Springs receives scholarship from Davidson High School alumni.

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Scenes from Kings Mountain High School Baccalaureate Photos by Gary Smart

Cailey Shepard and Makayla McCurry Clayton Campbell

Makayla Sorrow, Sharon Hambright, Cailey Sheppard and Makayla McCurry

Kayla Dawkins, Cherlissa Barnes and Orlando Wingo Joshua Cassidy, Kia Spry and Veionna Ramsey

Bryson Key and Jonathan Rikard

Brianna Rochford

Cheyenne Watts, Orlando Wingo and Yasmine Smith

Ty McIntosh

Elizabeth Foy, Kameron Marri, Cassie Melton

Jordan Chapman, Cassidy Calhoun, Alec Bell and Landry Crawford

Abigail Lineberry and Elizabeth Foy

Dalberg Massanga and Nathan Lease

Ian Bishop, Travis Wright and Eric Davis

Samuel Etters, Dane Skeith, Mikey Medlin

Seniors gather before going into Baccalaureate service.

Kaylana Dawkins and Cherlissa Barnes

Hallie Hunt

Kameron Marr

Seniors line up for Baccalaureate service.

Eric Lineweber and Kaitlin Venevongsoth

Maurissia “Shaniece� Springs

Jordan Chapman

Brandon Lawhun

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Scenes from Kings Mountain High School Baccalaureate

Photos by Gary Smart

Jerdon Pressley, Brenin Fleisher, Cassidy Calhoun, Gracie Plonk, Lauren Campbell and Pastor Robert Craig.

Kings Mountain High School Chorus

Jerdon Pressley

Cassidy Calhoun

KC Champion and Donovan Kiser

Lauren Campbell

Jonathan Rikard

Bryson Key

Kayla Yabro, Caroline Foster and Katie Tucker

Pastor Robert Craig

Savannah Peppers and Collin Franks

By JIM MILLER Editor

How to Find Retiree Travel Perks Dear Savvy Senior, What types of travel discounts are available to older travelers? I just retired and am interested in learning about travel deals for people over 60.

Ready To Go Dear Ready, There are literally thousands of different travel-related discounts available to retirees that usually start anywhere between the ages 50 and 65. These discounts – typically ranging between 5 and 25 percent off – can add up to save you hundreds of dollars on your next trip. Here’s how you can find them.

Ways to Save The first thing to know is that most businesses don’t advertise them, but many give senior discounts just for the asking, so don’t be shy.

You also need to be aware that when it comes to senior travel bargains, the “senior discount,” if available, may not always be the best deal. Hotels, resorts, airlines and cruise lines, for example, offer advanced bookings along with special deals and promotions from time to time that may be a lower rate than what the senior discount is. Before you book, always ask about the

lowest possible rate and the best deal available.

Another way retirees with flexible schedules can save is to be flexible when you travel. Last minute travel deals can offer huge savings, as well as traveling during off-season or off-peak times, and avoiding holidays.

Club memberships can also garner you a wide variety of travel bargains. AARP, for example has dozens of travel discounts available on hotels, rental cars, cruises and vacation packages – see AARPadvantages. com. Annual AARP membership fees are $16 or less if you join for multiple years.

Or, if you don’t agree with AARP, there are alternative organizations you can join like the Seniors Coalition or the American Seniors Association that offer discounts on hotels and rental cars.

Airways offers AARP members $65 off economy travel and $200 off business club travel. American, United and Delta also offer senior fares in certain markets but are extremely limited.

For traveling by train, Amtrak provides a 10 percent discount to travelers 65-plus, and a 10 percent discount to passengers over age 60 on cross-border services operated jointly by Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada.

Greyhound bus lines also offers a 5 percent discount to passengers 62 and older. And most car rental companies offer 10 to 25 percent discounts to customers who belong to membership organizations like AARP or AAA.

Types of Discounts Here’s an abbreviated rundown of some of the different travel discounts you can expect to find.

Hotels: Many U.S. hotels offer senior discounts (at varying ages) usually ranging between 5 and 15 percent off. For example, Marriott offers a 15 percent discount to travelers 62 and older at over 4,000 locations worldwide. And Wyndham hotel group offers 60-plus guests best available rate discounts.

Transportation: For airline travel, Southwest has fully refundable senior fares to passengers 65 and older, and British

Restaurants: Some restaurant chains offer senior discounts, ranging from free drinks, to senior menus, to discounts off your total

order. National chains that offer these deals include Burger King, Chili’s, Chick-fil-A, Dunkin Donuts, Golden Corral, IHOP and Wendy’s. Offers can vary by location.

Cruses: Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise lines offer discount rates to cruisers 55 and over.

Entertainment and Attractions: Most movie theaters, museums, zoos, aquariums, public golf courses and even ski slopes provide reduced admission to seniors over 60 or 65. If you’re 62-plus, you’re also eligible for the “Senior Pass,” which provides a lifetime entry to 2,000 national parks and recreation sites. You can obtain this pass in person at one of the federal recreation sites for $80, or online for $90 at Store.usgs. gov/senior-pass.

To look for other travel discounts on the go, download the Sciddy app at Sciddy. com. This app lets you search for senior discounts and can send you alerts when you’re at an establishment that offers them.

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AWARDS From Page 9A Scholarship to play baseball at Queens University.

Amber Belcher - received the Western Carolina Chancellor's Scholarship Trevor Brown - received the Covenant Scholarship to UNC Chapel Hill and $2,500 scholarship through Ingles.

Cassidy Calhoun - received an Academic and Athletic Scholarship to play soccer at Belmont Abbey Timothy Collins - received an Academic Scholarship to Wingate University Harrison Conner - received the Dean’s Distinguished Scholarship to UNCC. Carneice Crocker - received a scholarship to a end AMDA in New York Lauren Campbell - received an academic scholarship to a end USC South Carolina Adrian Delph - received an athletic scholarship to play basketball at Appalachian State University Paloma Detloff - received an academic scholarship to Elon University Alex Goff - received and academic and athletic scholarship to play golf at the University of Kentucky Amethyst Hall - received a scholarship from the Western Carolina Honors College and received the Bob and Pam Thompson Scholarship Cameron Johnson - received an academic scholarship to a end Wingate University Bryson Key - received a FCA scholarship Nathan Lease - received an academic and athletic scholarship to play football at Concord University Tyler Osborne - received the Covenant Scholarship to UNC Chapel Hill Makensi Ramsey - received an Athletic scholarship to play soccer at Spartanburg Methodist College Leeasia Rhodes - is a Banner Scholar at Davidson College Brianna Rochford - received an academic scholarship to a end Wingate University Caleb Sears - received an academic scholarship to a end Belmont Abbey College Skylar Smith - received the KMHS Theater Department Scholarship Carson Stewart - received a Mercury Angler Marine Jr Scholarship Jordan Sutton - received an academic scholarship to a end Wingate University Dixie Whitaker - received an academic scholarship to a end Lenior-Rhyne University Chase Yow - received an academic and athletic scholarship to play soccer at Brevard College.

The Career and College Promise program at Cleveland Community College

provides students with the opportunity to earn certificates¨ diplomas¨ and associates degrees with they are still in high school. These are the graduating seniors at KMHS who have completed a certificate in one of four program areas.

The following students have completed their certificate in Criminal Justice Technology: Bailey Benne, Ian Bishop, Samuel Etters, Collin Franks, Nathan Lease, Rafael Miranda Pere, Timothy “McRae” Moore, Katherine Pittman, McKenzie Pullen, Frank Stump, Travis Wright, Jada Roberts The following students have completed their certificate in Fire Protection Technology: Jonathan Clucas, Caleb Smith, Joshua Sheffield The following students have completed their certificate in Mechanical Drafting Technology: Collin Briggs, Justin Watkins, Andrew Gibbs, Clayton Dodgen, Tucker Carroll The following students have completed their certificate in Welding Technology: Michael Brown, Thomas Edwards, Richard Bracke The Outstanding Graduate Award in Criminal Justice Technology is awarded to a graduate who has distinguished himself by being the most outstanding in terms of scholastic achievement, performance and maturity of purpose during the program of instruc on at Cleveland Community College. It is my honor to present this award to Travis Wright .

The following students were awarded a $500 scholarship by the Cleveland County: Education Foundation for a being ranked in top 20% of their senior class:Michael Allen, Daniel Bagwell, Amber Belcher, Hunter Bell, Alec Bell, Ian Bishop, Collin Briggs, Trevor Brown, Alexis Browning, Cassidy Calhoun, ConnerCalhoun, Lauren Campbell, James Carroll, John Cash, Kevin Champion, Jordan Chapman, Emilee Cloninger, Harrison Conner, Makensi Corn, PalomaDettloff, SamuelEtters, Brennin Fleisher, Elizabeth Foy, David Friday, Alexander Goff, Amethyst Hall, Thomas Harrison, Alexis Hoffman, Hallie Hunt, Maniya Jarrett, Timothy Johnson, AllisonJones, Nathan Lease, Sybundit McKnight, Michael Medlin, Tyler Osborne, Rushi Patel, Savannah Peppers, Ariana Phouangkeo, Margaret Plonk, Nolan Raby, Reese Reinhardt, Leeasia Rhodes, Jonathan Rikard, Joshua Sears, Tyra Silaphet, Dane Skeith, Skylar Smith, Katherine Tucker, Jordana Velez, Kaitlin Venevongsoth, Winter Watts, Tyler Withers, AbigailWray, Landon Wright, Howard Wright.

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Kings Mountain High football spring workouts

Kings Mountain High football players completed their spring workouts recently and will be on break now until summer workouts begin on June 13 when incoming freshmen can participate. Official fall practice will begin on August 1.

LEGALS

Mortgagors,

a new corner; thence a new line North 10-35 East 105 feet to a stake; thence North 77-45 West 210 feet to a point in center of Highway 26, thence with the center of Highway 26, South 10-35 West 105 feet to the BEGINNING, and being that lot of land deeded to Royster Oil Company, Inc. from Howard T. Cook and wife as will appear of record in Book 6-F, at page 141 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Cleveland County, N.C., description of the said property.

to

Tax Map Number: 6-86-1-7.

CHARLES W. WRAY, JR., Trustee; WESLEY L. DEATON, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1760, PAGE 2479

Deed Book Reference: Deed Book 18-U at Page 318, Cleveland County, N.C. Registry.

NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 18 SP 53 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF DONALD E. BECK and JOANN H. BECK,

Bank of the Ozarks, an Arkansas Banking Corporation as successor by merger to First National Bank of Shelby, Mortgagee.

Dated June 8, 2000, recorded in Book 1273, at Page 2024 Securing the original amount of $30,000.00 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE CURRENT OWNERS: HEIRS OF JOANN H. BECK; TERRY A. BECK; DENISE M. PHILLIPS; RAYMOND S. BECK; JOSEPH M. HUNT; DEBBIE A. HUBBARD; ANITA L. HUNT A/K/A ANITA L. HOYLE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Donald E. Beck and Joann H. Beck, described above, in the Cleveland County Public Registry; default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the said Deed of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure; and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness; and under and by virtue of an order entered in the within entitled and numbered action by the Clerk of Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina on the 4th day of April, 2018, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse door in Shelby, North Carolina at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday the 7th day of June, 2018, the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being a part of the C. D. Hicks land, joining land of Dover Mill Company and C. D. Hicks, and fronting on Highway 26 and bounded as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the center of Highway 26, and being corner between Dover Mill Company and C. D. Hicks, and runs thence with Dover Mill Company line South 77-45 East 210 feet to a stake in said line,

THIS PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 602 Polkville Rd., Shelby, North Carolina 28150.

This sale is made subject to any excise or transfer taxes, all outstanding and unpaid Cleveland County and any city or town ad valorem property taxes as well as any and all other prior liens, defects and encumbrances involving said property, as well as a Clerk’s fee of $.45 per $100 on the purchase price.

Notice is further hereby given that the successful bidder will be required to make a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

Notice is further hereby given that the sale will be conducted pursuant to and subject to all of the provisions of Chapter 45, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina.

Notice is given that an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon the termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

This the 16th day of April, 2018. /s/ Wesley L. Deaton, Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 2459 Denver, North Carolina 28037 (704) 489-2491 KMH3836 (5/30 & 6/06/18)

CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BUDGET FY 2018-2019 The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 to be effective July 1st, 2018 for the City of Kings Mountain has been presented to the City Council and is available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 101 West Gold Street and The Mauney Memorial Library, 100 South Piedmont Avenue during normal business hours.

There will be a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers of City Hall for the purpose of discussing the proposed budget. Citizens are invited to attend and make comments.

Karen A. Tucker City Clerk The City of Kings Mountain does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need an auxiliary aid or service or other accommodation in order to attend or fully participate at this meeting, please contact Karen Tucker, City Clerk, at 704-734-0333 in advance of the meeting so that your request can be considered.

KMH3838 (06/06 & 6/13/2018) NOTICE TO CREDITORS CLEVELAND COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 18 E 180 The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of ROY JUNIOR HASTINGS, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the decedent to present them to the undersigned on or before the 23rd day of August, 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 23th day of May, 2018.

Roy Lee Buff, Administrator 227 Bald Mountain Road Casar, NC 28020 KMH3835 (5/23, 30 6/06 & 13/2018)

KMHS athletes All-Big South Numerous Kings Mountain High athletes were named to the spring sports All-Big South 3A Conference teams.

They include: Baseball – Joe Ruffalo.

Soccer - Cassidy Calhoun, Lindsey Deaver, Georgia Moss, Rece Guy, Summer Campbell and Sarah Drennan.

Golf – Alex Golf (BSC Player of the Year), Tyler Withers and Brady Waters.

Softball – Cassie Melton, Emily Graham, Catie Payne, Logan Locklair and Summer Deaton.

Women’s track and field – Alexis Browning, pole vault; Bailey Ledford, pole vault; Niya Kelly, shot put; Jadalin Ross, discus.

Men’s track and field – Kaleb Estridge, pole vault; Thai Tuttanon, long jump.

PUBLIC NOTICE BUDGET ADVERTISING PUBLIC HEARING The proposed 2018/2019 Budget for the Town of Grover has been presented to the Town Council and is available for public inspection in the Clerk’s Office at the Grover Town Hall. Office hours are 8:30 a.m.

– 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Tuesday and Thursday – Friday. The office is closed on Wednesdays.

There will be a Public Hearing on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Grover Town Hall Chambers for discussion and adoption of the proposed budget. Citizens are invited to make written and oral comments.

Michelle Emory, Town Clerk KMH3837 (6/06/18)

Jones, Hoyle win Texas Scramble Henry Jones and Frank Helton shot a 68 to win the Cleveland County Senior Golf Association’s Spring Texas Scramble Tuesday at Deer Brook Golf Course.

Dean Ledford and Chuck Rinehart won first flight net with a 64. They won on a scorecard playoff against Jim Bridges and Randy Green In the second flight, Bob Gardner and Doug Weathers came in first with a 60.

Ray Morgan and Richard White took second with a 63.

Tommy Blanton and Mike Wright were first low net in the third flight with a 60. Second were Paul Farris and Richard White with 64.

Dick Neely and Bill Geddings took the fourth flight with a net 59, fol-

lowed by John Harry and Dale Shelton with a 64.

Roy Whitaker had the longest drive for super seniors on #2, and Dean Ledford had the long drive for seniors on #17.

Closest to the pin were Don Peeler on #3 and David Lowery on #12.

Shannon Martin and Doug Adams received the most frustrated golfers award, which was decided by adding the total of the team’s net and gross scores.

In a regular match last week at Lincoln Country Club, Doug Shuffler took low gross with a 78 and Clyde Justice won low net with a 62 (80-18).

Closest to the pin on #17 was Toby Thrift. Don Kus sank the longest putt on #18.

Lackey’s 71 wins in golf Keith Lackey shot a 71 to win last week’s Cleveland County Senior Golf Association match at Cherokee National.

Dale Shelton took low

net with a 62 (81-19).

Closest to the pin on #17 was Roger Thompson and David McIntyre sank the longest putt on #18.

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EMPLOYMENT JOBS IN YOUR AREA ShelbyNCJobs.com NC4Ever@ email.com HIGHER LEARNING CHILD CARE is in search of Lead teachers, Assistant teachers to join our team. Must have NC Care Credentials or greater. Call Barbara Minder at 704-923-2468 or visit 1260 Airport Rd, Shelby NC between 9am-1pm.

HARDWARE STORE CASHIER/SALES FLOOR POSITIONS Eason’s Ace Hardware/Southern States, in Mtn View, is searching for positive, smiling faces to join our team. We have PT cashier and FT sales floor positions available. If you have a helpful, upbeat personality, and hardware DIY knowledge, we’d love to hear from you!

Send your resume for consideration to recruitinghickory@ gmail.com

NOW HIRING: CDL-A Dedicated Drivers Guaranteed 390 miles/day. .54cpm starting pay.

5-day work week.

No-touch freight.

Call 866-884-6373 AverittDrivers.com EOE/AA including Veterans and Disabled.

HARDWARE STORE CASHIER/SALES FLOOR POSITIONS. Eason’s Ace Hardware/Southern States is searching for positive, smiling faces to join our team. We have PT cashier and FT sales floor positions available. Cashiers: If you have a helpful personality... and Floor Sales: If you have hardware DIY knowledge, we’d love to hear from you! Just send your resume to us at: recruitinghickory@gmail. com for consideration.

Eason’s Ace Hardware is located in Mtn View, just south of Hickory.

NOW HIRING ROOFERS. Experienced Single Ply Roofers and Experienced Shingle Roofers. Must have valid drivers license. Cline Co., Inc. (704) 477-0516 2ND BAPTIST CHURCH IN RUTHERFORDTON seeking part-time Hospitality Coordinator to organize and oversee the food service and hospitality ministry.

Job Description and application at: 2ndbaptistchurch.net/ position-application/ NEED OF A CDL DRIVER. Local runs. Apply in person at 1025 County Home Road.

Shelby, NC 28152 HIRING ROOFING SUB CONTRACTOR, Commercial and Residential. (704) 477-0516 NOW HIRING! 2ND & 3RD SHIFT. Positions available in our residential group homes.

RESIDENTIAL STAFF, full time. RESIDENTIAL MED TECH. Apply in person at One on One Care, Inc. 207 Lee Street, Shelby, NC. melissa@ oneononecare.net PET GROOMER. Whiskers Nails and Puppy Dog Tails.

At least one year experience.

Commission base pay. Apply in person. 336 Washburn Switch Rd, Shelby, NC 28150.

MAINTENANCE MAN & GROUNDS KEEPER needed full time for Rental Properties. Must have valid NC drivers license. (704) 473-4299

HOUSE KEEPING/OFFICE WORK. $9 training, $13 after training. Carter Lodge in Chimney Rock. Background check required. Call for appointment. (828) 625-8844 HEATING & AIR INSTALLERS/HELPERS Now hiring Heating & Air Conditioning Installers and Helpers.

Must have clean drivers’ license. Subject to pre-employment drug screen and background check. Apply in person at Shelby Heating & Air 1990 Eaves Road, Shelby. (704) 487-7877 lisa@ shelbyhvac.com

Drivers: CDL (A or B) Local Recruiting Fair Mon 6/11-Wed 6/13, 8:00a- 5:00p Holiday Inn - Conf Room, 2707 Little Rock Rd. Charlotte, NC. 28214 18 months Class A or B CDL Apply: TruckMovers.com/apply & call Amanda: 844-362-0174

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WELL ESTABLISHED RESTAURANT for over 18 years, located in Shelby NC. Great cash flow, owner selling due to health reasons.

Call for more details. (704) 473-1176

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AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING AND PRESSURE WASHING Looking for affordable lawn care services and pressure washing ?? Give us a call for a free estimate. We offer grass cutting, weed eating, edging, pressure washing, cleaning flower beds, and gutters. (704) 466-2333 D&S LAWN CARE. Mowing, Trimming, Edging, Mulch, Leaves, Flower beds, Debris removal. 13 years experience.

Free Estimates. Residential and Commercial. (828) 4474087 ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST. Cleaning Service. Accepting new customers. Call for free estimate. (704) 6920133 HANDYMAN, RETIRED. General contractor available for small job repairs and fixes.

Deck repair a specialty. Call Bob, (828) 476-6058 BLACK’S JACK OF ALL TRADES. Lawn care, pressure-washing, carpentry, mechanic work, hauling off metal.

Whatever needs to be done!

CHEAP RATES. 704-4735124 or (864) 978-2862 BARNETT’S LAWN MAINTENANCE: Grass cutting, Mulching, Pressure washing, Weed eating, Hedge trimming, Debris removal.

Residential & Commercial.

Free Estimates.

Insured.

Rutherford and Cleveland County. (828) 447-8287 CONCRETE WORK. Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks, Masonry, Repairs. Stucco and Brick repairs. FOUNDATION LIFTING. Call John Ellison. (828) 289-3652 MCPHERSON HANDY MAN SERVICES. Lawn Care and Pressure Washing. Free estimates. (704) 300-1299 CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Spring Garage Door Special: Single size starting at $499. Double size starting at $849. Garage door repairs and installations.

Ask about glass door installation and repair. 704-419-0117 (704) 472-9367 YARD CLEAN-UP. Debris Removal. Spreading Gravel and Mulch. Creating flower beds and small Gardens and stone walkways. Bush trimming and small tree removal or pruning. Practically anything outdoors. Tidy up your place. You call, I haul. No job too small in Cleveland County.

(980) 295-0750

LESSONS MUSIC AND ART LESSONS AVAILABLE. All ages welcome. Violin, Cello, Piano, Guitar. Visit our website: wildrootsfinearts.org, Forest City area. (828) 289-5880 TUTORING/THERAPY. Elementary reading and math tutoring. EOG prep. English as a second language. Therapy and instruction for students with special needs including dyslexia, ABA, behavior, self-help skills, etc. Veteran instructor with experience teaching preschool-college. Will serve Cleveland, Rutherford, parts of Gaston Counties. (509) 553-9441 runell64@yahoo.com

AUCTIONS PATTERSON SPRINGS STORAGE AUCTION PUBLIC SALE - 2:00PM June 13th. Patterson Springs Storage, 1826 Creek Ridge Rd., Shelby NC. Contents Of Units: #21 McDowell, #25 Parker For Non-Payment of Storage Rent. (704) 473-7358

YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY ESTATE SALE Fri Jun 8th, 2018 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Estate Sale, Marion Ridge Apartments Unit 1002, Furniture and Miscellaneous Items, CASH ONLY 1869 East Marion Street, Unit 1002, Shelby, NC 28150

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3 FAMILY YARD SALE. Sat. June 9th, 7am. Various items for sale!! 107 Brett Ct, Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 418-8863 tinanorwat@yahoo.com

CARPORTS, RV/BOAT COVERS, Equipment, Hay, Livestock. Protect your investments. Largest on site display around, 1000’s of options, 12’ to 60’ wide, 300’ or longer. J Johnson Sales, Forest City.

(828) 245-5895

SAT, JUNE 9TH, 6AM. 22nd Annual Town Wide Yard Sale. Sales all over the town of Mooresboro. Sat, 6/9/18, 6am until. Come buy or sell.

FOR SALE 6FT. BUSH HOG FOR SALE. BUSH HOG BRAND, $850.

Call or text. (828) 447-3627 WHIRLPOOL LP GAS RANGE. Very good condition, $100. (828) 245-7612 PLANTS FOR SALE: Iris, Japanese Maple, Hosta, Yellow Bells. Located at 206 Woodburn Drive, Forest City, NC 28043. (828) 245-0245 HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 487-6855 5X8 DUMP TRAILER. $800.

(704) 472-3248 USED CAMPER TOPS FOR SALE. Various sizes and styles. Also buying them in Rutherford County. (828) 980-0881 FLAT BED TRAILER. Clean title. New floor and lights, Electric brakes, tool box. Asking $1000. (704) 300-1082 DISCOUNT POOL SUPPLY, INC. Offering Above and Inground pools, parts and supplies. We also maintenance, open/close pools, etc. 704418-3277. (828) 245-7540

REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS, and odd furniture. 704-481-0954 and after 5pm, call (704) 4820540

GRAVE PLOT IN BOILING SPRINGS. $1400 negotiable, Boiling Spring Cemetery. Call James Oaks (704) 466-4703 NASCAR POOL TABLE $200. Air Hockey Table $350.

Solid wood editor’s desk $200 (704) 471-3152 2004 TORO ZERO TURN HD Mower, 44” cut, $1650. 2004 Nissan Altima, low mileage, some financing available, $2995. (828) 287-8668 REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHER, DRYERS. Discount prices. 1205 Earl Rd, Shelby, NC (704) 487-4443 2009 HONDA CRV 169K, Black, nice tires, cold air, clean, very good car, $7000.

Marantz Piano with bench, $450. (828) 429-3117 TROY-BUILT EDGER. 140cc.

New blade, new carburetor, excellent condition. $125 firm.

(704) 484-2853 HUSKEE RIDING LAWNMOWER. 42” cut, 17HP. $325 or best offer. (704) 473-2903 3 WHEEL SCOOTER. 600 miles, Good shape. $800 (704)477-5177 or (704) 4660149 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads!

Press Room Printing. 704482-2243. (704) 538-5788 TRAILERS: WE BUY, SALE, TRADE (must have title).

Parts and service on most models. New 5x10 $795 with this ad. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 DOG KENNELS FOR SALE. Starting at $189.99. Size 10x20 $399.99 up. Other sizes are available. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 FLAGS AND FLAG POLES. 15 ft., 20 ft., and 25 ft., poles in stock. Delivery and installation available. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 2455895

LOST DOG ON 04/19/18.

Chopper. Double Springs Church Rd (Lattimore area).

No collar or tags, but has had all shots. $100 reward. Please call 704-692-5218

WANTED, NON RUNNING RIDING MOWER. Must be good condition. (Shelby area). Call or text pic and price. Please leave message & phone number. (704) 4725962 TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy.

Bridges Riding Equipment.

Boiling Springs, NC. (704) 434-6389 DALE EARNHARDT COLLECTIBLES. Pictures. New desk chair, $45. Lift chair, $125. Antique Plumber Vise, portable, cast iron, $60. (828) 286-8093 PAYLESS STORAGE BUILDINGS Top Quality. Cash, 90 days same as cash, (rent to own, no credit check). Same or next day delivery on in stock inventory. Free 75 miles.

J Johnson Sales, Forest City.

(828) 245-5895

LOST MAINE COON CAT named Monk, Monkey Black, brown, white long coat - 4 yo.

Neutered. Lost 4/27 on Antelope Drive Mt Holly NC. (Antelope/Deertrack) microchipped.

Shy indoor cat. Recently moved from Abbeydale Drive Charlotte. (828) 748-8207 kayleighbeheler@ymail.com

WANT TO BUY DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars.

Competitive prices. Jimmy, 828-289-1175 (828) 247-1070 I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC Test Strips. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local & pay fast.

(828) 577-4197 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Metal Boats, Tractors, Farm Equipment & scrap metal. Must have ID & proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

BROLON LIFT CHAIR, excellent condition, $250. Blue recliner, great condition, $125.

(828) 453-1958 OUTDOOR STORAGE BUILDING FOR SALE. Good condition. Length 15ft. 7in.

Width 10ft. 9in. Height 8ft.

Please call or text for more information. Located in Boiling Springs NC. (704) 418-8863

LOST & FOUND

SUNFIRE PLUS MOBILITY CHAIR. Nice mobility chair, short turn around, 6 wheels, charger, 200 lb capacity.

Setup and delivery included.

(704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com SCOOTERS, ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIRS, LIFT CHAIRS. We repair most models; from battery to motor replacements. Over 16 years experience, call for repair schedule. (704) 9514224 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com (14) LIKE NEW DOUBLE PANE insulated windows, 6 over 6. (10) 31w x 55h, (4) 48w x 55h. $200 each OBO. Diann (704) 937-0273 VETERANS VETERANS VETERANS. THINK OF YOUR LOVED ONES VISITING YOUR GRAVE! LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION... TWO PLOTS NEXT TO THE ROAD IN VETERANS MEMORIAL GARDEN, CLEVELAND MEMORIAL PARK, SHELBY. “VERY REASONABLY PRICED!” CALL 704-487-1465 and LEAVE YOUR NUMBER.

WANT TO BUY: Car Sheds in good condition, reasonable priced, to cover picnic tables in Family Memorial Park. 828-288-1495, (828) 429-2320 WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you.

We pay cash on the spot. Not titles needed. ID required.

(803) 374-7545 $$CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector (704) 695-4917 WANTED TO BUY. Good Used Furniture and Appliances, and antiques and estates.

704-481-0954 and after 5pm call (704) 482-0540 BUYING JUNK CARS, title or no title, running or not. Fast on time service. (704) 692-6752 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title.

Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767 or (704) 487-0228 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

(828) 245-6756

RED LG DRYER. Dry clean and steam cycles, excellent condition. $100 cash. Ask for Bob. 704-482-5857 or (704) 472-7698 BRING & BUY!! Why pay full price for fun clothes? Save at Salvation Army Family Store.

Donate! Shop! Support local ministry! 1649 E. Dixon Blvd, Shelby by Big Lots or at our Forest City location 417 Duke St. Ph. 828-287-01119. (Next to the DMV) Mon-Fri, 10am6pm. Sat, 10am-5pm. (704) 482-9502 DIVING EQUIPMENT. 4 Tanks, 2 sets flippers, Large dry (Full Body) and wet (short) suit. Plus extra misc items (gloves, goggles, chains, etc).

Owner was a certified instructor. Paint ball gun, Sony video camera, and misc DeWalt power tools. Call/message (704) 435-6898

LARGEST TRAILER INVENTORY and Selection around.

BEST prices, new 5x8 $595.

Custom built welcome. 2k to 20 ton Utility, Cargo, Dump, Equipment, Livestock. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

1994 CHEVY S10 PICKUP. 4.3 motor. $975 (704) 4664675

CARPORTS, GARAGE, HORSE BARNS. Installed in 2 to 3 weeks or sooner in most cases (standard). Best on site display around. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

TOASTER OVEN $50. Large George Foreman grill, $80. 2 pair ladies boots, size 10, $20 ea. Ladies handbags, $10 ea.

1 large ladies handbag, black, $25. Please call 704-2975225 or (704) 313-7207

2000 CHEVY S10. Needs motor. $800. 3 Different utility trailers. Call for size and price.

(704) 300-1137

WE BUY SCRAP CARS. We purchase scrap vehicles with free pick up! Top $! Cash paid/ No title needed! (980) 295-6556 stacey_n_brian@yahoo.com WWII COLLECTOR wanting to BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives & Flags. I BUY Small & Large Gun Collections also.

Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid.

(828) 980-3329 COUNTY LINE TIMBER. Buying Hardwood and Pine Timber, 8 acres+. Also, Pine Thinning. Over 25 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828248-3659. (828) 289-0742

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WOODWORKING PLANS, CHICKEN COOP, MORE. MASSIVE COLLECTION OF PLANS AND MORE. NC4Ever@email.com

1992 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ZR1. Never rained on.

Orig. window sticker. Glass & solid tops. Serious collectors only. 18,700 miles. $ 32.000.

(864) 506-9023

2013 HD SUPER GLIDE Custom Anniversary. Has extras, 1,221 miles, one owner, $9500 or best offer. Call after 6pm. (828) 447-6080

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2 COUNTRY SETTING HOMES. Rent to own, 10 years. 3 bedroom, 4 bedroom, central H/A. Waco & #3 areas. $650 down, $650 month. 704300-4594, (704) 600-6229

NICE 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE HOME. In Kings Mountain.

Heat pump - Central Heat & Air, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer hookups. Outside storage building. NO PETS! $800 per month. $500 deposit. Call 1, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 (704) 472-7933

1 BEDROOM APARTMENT FULLY FURNISHED. Electric heat & air. Utilities furnished.

Background check, deposit & references required! No Pets!

One person only! $175 week.

Near Cleveland Mall. (704) 477-6355

2&3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS. Available now! Stove and refrigerator furnished, W/D hookups. Rent based on income. EHO. Shelby. (704) 487-1114

3 BEDROOM 2 BATH HOME. Cherryville. Central air, close to town. Available June. (704) 435-6995

1999 FORD ECONOLINE CARGO VAN High Rise Custom Van. New tires, drive anywhere. Front and rear air, automatic, fold out bed. (704) 297-5401

1950 FORD 8N ALL ORIGINAL. Local tractor. Has every option that was available in 1950. Four good tires with wheel weights on rear. Includes middle buster plow and 3 point carryall. $3450 Call (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net HAY RAKE. 8 WHEEL V RAKE, $1800. (828) 429-7647 TOP QUALITY FESCUE HAY Excellent quality, fertilized and weed free. Tight and heavy net wrapped rolls. Large quantity available. Quantity discounts available (704) 300-9042 1951 8N TRACTOR. Plow and disc included. $2500.

(704) 937-9596 $9000 FOR ALL. Bush Hog disk mower (HM2008-1). New Holland round baler (644).

New Holland roller bar hay rake (256). Kuhn Tedder (GF22NP). (864) 489-9473 CORBIN FAMILY BEE SUPPLY offering 8 and 10 Frame Woodenware. Same prices as 2017. Call for appointment.

(828) 980-1823 FARM EQUIPMENT: 07 KUBOTA M9000 Cab Tractor, 92HP, Diesel, 2900 hours, 2WD. 10 ft. Woods pull type Bush Hog, $21,500 for pair, will separate. 828-4295001 or (828) 429-5002

PETS & LIVESTOCK HORSE PASTURE FOR 2 HORSES. FOR RENT IN KINGS MOUNTAIN. CALL (704) 739-3165 LIVESTOCK FOR SALE. Pure breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers. Jacob Fork Ranch.

Call 704-538-1199. (704) 6007847

1999 FORD High Rise Custom Van. New tires, drive anywhere. Front and rear air, automatic, fold out bed. (704) 297-5401 1997 DODGE 15 passenger Van, runs great, almost new transmission, used for church. Asking $1800 or best offer. (828) 305-3770 1999 GMC SUBURBAN 1500 SLE. 148K miles, 4WD, leather interior, perfect AC, PW, PDL, PWR heated front seats, new Firestone tires, Reese hitch. AM/FM,CD, roof rack, some rust on body & light damage to left rear bumper.

Runs great. $3000. (704) 4724378 1998 CADILLAC D’ELEGANCE in good condition. $3000. Call Bob 704-4825857 or (704) 472-7698 1997 FORD MUSTANG GT, 4.6, with Speeda cold air intake, Corsa exhaust system, new transmission & clutch.

Matte Black, Clean, loud and fast. $4500 OBO. 704-4723217 or (704) 241-4650 2014 FORD MUSTANG Special Edition. 3.7 Cyclone engine, 6 speed, 19” wheels, leather inside, 45k miles, $9995. (828) 287-3820 2005 BUICK LACROSSE excellent condition, new tires, brakes, serviced regularly, 136k miles, everything works. (828) 286-0840 2014 HYUNDAI VELOSTER Very clean, no mechanical issues, tires in excellent condition, black leather seats with all the bells and whistles. (336) 648-1722 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU 89000 miles, Power windows and brakes. (704) 4188984

FREE KITTENS TO GOOD HOMES. Born and raised outdoors. Shelby/Fallston area.

Call 704-477-0750 FREE KITTENS. (4) 6 week old kittens. Serious animal, lovers only. (704) 692-0385 CKC REGISTERED CHIHUAHUAS. Applehead Teacup and Miniature Chihuahua puppies. Shots UTD. Ready to go. $200 each. (704) 8135981 AKC BOXER PUPPIES. Fawn and White, Brendle and white, white. Mom and dad on site.

Health guaranteed. Taking deposits to hold. Will be ready June 1st. (704) 974-5689 FREE KITTENS. To a good home only. Black, Tortoiseshell, Calico. (980) 285-9651

2008 KIA OPTIMA 137000 miles, $3499. This is a great vehicle. It doesn’t use a drop of gas or oil. Give me a call if you’re interested. (843) 4242275 brandon95547@gmail. com

CAMPERS 27 FT. 5TH WHEEL. Needs work. $3000. (704) 937-9596 2014 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS CAMPER. 30 ft, two slide outs, TV, Stereo surround sound, fire place. Like new condition $21000 (704) 473-2651 27 FT 5TH WHEEL. Needs work. $3000. (704) 937-9596 2001 KZ SPORTSMEN LITE 24ft rear slide out. A/C, fridge, micro, furnace, full bath, new roof/tires, sleeps 8, bunk beds, $4000. (828) 289-4453

CHIHUAHUA / YORKIE MIX 1 Female Chihuahua/Yorkie mix, small, pet only. $50. 1 male, Chihuahua/Yorkie mix, small $50. Martin Dover. (704) 482-0178 3 FREE KITTENS 8 weeks old, litter box trained. (864) 839-6036

CARS & TRUCKS 1997 NISSAN MAXIMA 86K actual miles, heated leather seats, loaded, new tires, sun roof, one owner. $4000 firm. 704-300-4594, (704) 600-6229

VACATIONS TWO BEACH HOUSES FOR RENT. One in Ocean Lakes, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, golf cart included. One in Ocean Side Village, Surfside. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Real nice. Washer/dryer, golf cart included.

Ocean view off back porch.

(704) 434-9502 TIME SHARE FOR SALE. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. At Lake Lure, beautiful deeded week individual house condo in gated community, with magnificent view of Lake Lure.

Many amenities, including Marina, beach, 2 pools, several restaurants & much more.

Nearby riding stables, restaurants, rafting & other entertainment, at an unbelievable price of $200. Week 22 (June 1-7). Dues have been paid through next January. Week 22 is already rented now, but I will buy you another week for your use this summer of your choice. Jim (704) 560-6602 OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH. Washer/dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1200 wk. (704) 472-7145 2 BEACH HOUSES FOR RENT. Ocean Lakes, Myrtle Beach. 2 & 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6. Weeks available.

Includes golf cart. Call for reservations. 704-473-1494 or (704) 434-7765 OCEAN LAKES, MYRTLE BEACH, Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen/dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas 803-635-9831. (803) 7182659 OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE RENTAL. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Sleeps 6. Call for reservations. Please leave message at (704) 484-3234 OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. 2 bedroom, 2 bath.

Also, pullout couch, queen size and golf cart. Weeks and weekends. Good off season rates. 704-482-9781 (704) 472-5182

(2) JERSEY HEIFERS FOR SALE. Registered, bred to Black Angus bull, due to calf in July. Very gentle, $1300 each or $2500 both. (828) 429-1581 MORKIE PUPPIES. Ready 05/21/2018. Male and Female available. $400 firm.

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2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON FATBOY. Pearl white, spoke rims, wind shield, 14 in handlebars, leather bags, 48000 miles. $7000 (704) 460-8373

CAMPER COVER. $300 camper cover, 84x72, white fiberglass, ARE brand, obo.

(704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. (828) 429-3935 SCENIC RIDGE CAMPGROUND. CHERRYVILLE, NC. RV, Tent Sites, Cabins.

Ask about 20% OFF Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS 2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide Ultra. Very nice bike. Lots of extras. 18,500 miles, $12,500. Call Randy for info. (704) 472-7800 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY 225,000 miles, $1750. paulgirouard54@yahoo.com

2009 SUZUKI BOULEVARD. $3200 or OBO. 1 owner, 4080 miles. (828) 447-3840

1994 CHEVROLET S-10 pick up. 4.3 motor $975. 704-4664675.

1999 HONDA XR100. Good Condition. Runs Great! $700 (704) 477-8623

(2) 3 BEDROOM HOMES For rent in Ocean Lakes.

All amenities, no pets. Please leave message. (704) 6929133 SCENIC RIDGE CAMPGROUND CHERRYVILLE, NC. RV, Tent Sites, Cabins.

Ask about 20% OFF Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938 OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE, Myrtle Beach, SC. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 4 decks, close to ocean. WiFi, all amenities. Open weeks 6/16, 7/7, 7/14. (704) 718-4731 OCEAN LAKES VACATION. 1678 STARFISH. 3 bedroom, washer, dryer, large covered front porch. Reduced rates for spring & fall. Summer dates avail. 704-473-6109. sheilaba@bellsouth.net BOOK NOW! In the heart of Myrtle Beach. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath. $550 per week. Keith (704) 418-3790 or (704) 7503082 BEACH PROPERTIES FOR RENT. Ocean Lakes, Compass Cove condo. Ocean front, North Myrtle Beach ocean front condo. (704) 4356995

1910 CREEK RIDGE ROAD. Shelby (Patterson Springs), NC 28152. 17 acre farm with creek. 3 bedroom, 1 bath 1700sf house completely remodeled. New roof, windows, heat pump. Barn, outside building. $179,000. (704) 4182591 LAWNDALE AREA. Cleared 1.3 acre lot, water and septic, priced to sell. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty, www.bryantrealty.org 5201 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 567-9836

2BR, 1BA ON PRIVATE LOT, $125 per week. Includes water, lawn and trash service.

Located on a private 1 acre lot in Patterson Springs, Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 600-7003 2 BEDROOM APT. (DUPLEX). Fallston Area. Hardwood floors, W/D hookups, central heat/air. No Pets or HAP. $475. (704) 487-5480

NICE 2-STORY BRICK HOME Call for Price! Great location, suitable for 1 or 2 family living with kitchen, 3BR, 2BA, laundry upstairs, kitchen, 1BR, 1BA, laundry downstairs, fireplaces up and down, living rooms up and down, plenty of parking with outside bldg, and huge shed. 600 Hillside Drive, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 (704) 284-4425 radfordricky@gmail.com

112 BOWMAN ST Shelby, NC. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath. Rent $475. Deposit $475. Application fee $25. 704-472-4666.

(704) 472-3100 1321 S LAFAYETTE ST. Shelby, NC. Apartment A. 1 Bedroom 1 Bath. Rent $375.

Deposit $300. Application fee $25. 704-472-4666.

(704) 472-3100 801 SOUTH LAFAYETTE STREET. Shelby, NC. Office spaces for rent. Starting at $359. 704-472-4666. (704) 472-3100

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Class Of 2018 KMHS CLASS OF 2018- Pictured are seniors in the Class of 2018 at Kings Mountain High School. Diplomas will be presented at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 9 at John Gamble Stadium.

Photo by TIPS Photography

KMHS to graduate 270 Seniors in the Class of 2018 Saturday Kings Mountain High School will graduate 270 seniors in the Class of 2018 Saturday morning at 9 a.m. in John Gamble Stadium.

Graduating seniors will lead the program, including the valedictorian, the No. 1 student academically in the class and the salutatorian, the No. 2 student academically in the class.

Seniors will give speeches, make introductions, and in traditional caps and gowns will march to the

9th Grade Band playing” Pomp and Circumstance” from the high school gymnasium area to be seated in front of the stage in the stadium and later this summer report to jobs, military service and colleges and universities.

Graduation cords will mark the robes of graduates to note membership in clubs and a white stole will mark those in the National Honor Society, gold for Beta Club, turquoise for Renaissance club, light pink for Tri-Music

honor society, multi-colored for National Arts Society, blue for Student Participation Organization, purple and white for National Vocational Technical Honor Society, royal blue for National/ International Thespian, royal blue and gold for National/ International Scholar Thespian, red and white for Family Career and Community Leaders of America, royal blue and white for Interact club, and teal and white cord for Certified Nursing Assis-

tant.

Diplomas will be presented by Principal Julie Rikard, Assistant Principal Dustin Morehead and Assistant Superintendant John Yarbro.

Members of the Cleveland County Board of Education will be recognized.

KMHS Class officers are: Class President Brennin Fleisher, SPO President Bryson Key, Secretary/Treasurer Joshua Caleb Sears and Class Representative Mary

Catherine Elizabeth May. All four students will speak.

Commencement exercises began Sunday, June 3 with the Baccalaureate service at B.N. Barnes Auditorium.

Rev. Robert Craig, Pastor of Youth and Children of David Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, challenged the graduates in the sermon “An Anchor That Draws Us.” Graduating seniors who participated in the service include: Brennin Fleisher who gave the welcome. The invo-

cation was given by Gracie Plonk. Other seniors, Jerdon Pressley, Cassidy Calhoun, K.C. Champion, Donovan Kiser, Lauren Campbell, Jonathan Rikard and Bryson Key participated by reading scriptures. Tyla Silaphet gave the Benediction. Seniors in the Symphonic Chorale presented special music under the direction of Mrs. Sarah Fulton. Paloma Dettloff and Alex Thompson performed in the praise band.

Stories in Graduation edition by Lib Stewart - Photos by Jill Cruise and Lib Stewart

KM High School 2018 Junior Marshalls

Junior Marshalls prepare for Baccalaureate Sunday night.

Pictured above: Dustin Parker, Amya White and John Harmon Melton.

L-R: Max Johnson, Anne Scott Baker and Amanda Breakfield.

JUNIOR MARSHALS - Pictured are Junior Marshals serving as Baccalaureate and commencement marshals for 2018 graduates of Kings Mountain High School. Bottom row, from left, Aleenih Carter-Kee, Amanda Breakfield, Emily Wilson, Anne Scott Baker, Dewi Egan and Logan Locklar. Top row, from left, Amya White, Eric Leinweber, Dustin Parker, John Harmon Melton, Max Johnson, and Caleb Mayes.

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Sisters may divide their household cheering squad Will the Silaphet house become a house divided?

Tyra Silaphet, a KMHS senior, says ‘’no’’ because she says family will support both their daughters away at school and cheering for different sports teams.

Tyra will attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill next year., Marla Silaphet, who graduated last year from Kings Mountain High School, will be a sophomore at North Carolina State University in Raleigh.

Tyra put on her Tar Heel shirt and Marla put on her Wolfpack shirt to display their school spirit.

They are daughters of Sangouanesay and Vilayvone Silaphet.

Mr. Silaphet is an alumnus of NCSU.

Tyra and Marla Silaphet Tyra plans to major in Neuroscience and aspires to be a brain researcher. At KMHS she was secretary of the Math club, in the National Honor Society and Beta Club. She sang in the

Chorus two years and plays guitar.

Active on the Science club leadership club she participated in the project to refurbish the greenhouse on the high school campus.

Tyra Silaphet in Carolina Blue and her sister, Marla, in the red Wolfpack shirt of NCSU.

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Kings Mountain High School Class of 2018 Amber Adkins Joshua Allen Michael Allen William Anthony Megan Ashe Marc Atilano Andrew Austin Daniel Bagwell Cherlissa Barnes Lola Barrino Sabeian Beam Amber Belcher Alec Bell Hunter Bell Bailey Bennett Ian Bishop Kevin Bishop Rodelle Bishop Cody Black Dalton Blain Anna Blanton Hunter Blanton Joseph Blanton Nathan Boone Alissa Bouttavong Chasty Bowen Richard Brackett Morgan Breland Collin Briggs Kalee Brooks Victoria Brooks Breaunna Broome Michael Brown Ryley Brown Trevor Brown

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Leeasia Rhodes to study at Davidson that she will thrive.

At KMHS, Leeasia ranks in the top 20 in her graduating class. At KMHS she plays volleyball and basketball and is active in Beta Club, National Honor Society, and Science club.

Leeasia is the daughter of Ladeanna Bess and she has an older brother, Tajay Rhodes, who is in the US Army stationed in Hawaii.

At Davidson she plans to major in Biology.

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Leeasia Rhodes, KMHS senior, is the first female student at Kings Mountain High School in recent years to enroll at Davidson, which once was an all-male institution. Now the ratio is 49-51.

“I’m excited, I love the school which is only 55 miles from Kings Mountain,’’ said Leeasia. She is the first-generation family member to go off to college and she is confident

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Kings Mountain High School Class of 2018 Alexis Browning Holden Bullock Adam Caldwell Cassidy Calhoun Conner Calhoun Clayton Campbell Lauren Campbell James Carroll Zachary Carroll John Cash Harley Cassada Kevin Champion Alexander Chanthavong Jordan Chapman

Stefan-Allen Chisholm Emilee Cloninger Jackson Cloninger Austin Coble Nareco Cody Timothy Collins Kathan Condrey Harrison Conner Aaron Cooke Makensi Corn Landry Crawford Natasha Crawford Charneice Crocker Don Crocker Savannah Crowley Faith Custar Eric Davis Samantha Davis Stephanie Davis Adrian Delph Joshua Derreberry Paloma Dettloff Savannah Dockery Clayton Dodgen Amber Dowell Isaiah Dunovant Ambria Edmonson Thomas Edwards

Practical gift ideas for graduates What graduate doesn’t wish to find a new car with a big bow on top in the driveway? While it would be nice to begin a new phase in life with a fresh set of wheels, many gift-givers tend to lean toward more practical items when buying gifts for recent graduates. Some of these include: • Résumé service: In this competitive job market, individuals need to take advantage of every opportunity to stand out

from the crowd. Résumé rules have changed, and graduates will be best served by companies that know the ins and outs of writing effective résumés. Employers often use digital scanning software to sift through applicants, so knowing which keywords and tags to use can ensure a résumé gets noticed. Costs can range from $100 to $200, depending on the services desired.

• Electronics: Technology

changes on a dime, and it benefits graduates to be equipped with the latest gadgets. A new tablet, laptop or desktop computer may make a great gift.

• Noise-cancelling headphones: A set of durable headphones to block out ambient noise may be helpful for graduates going on to college or post-graduate work. Grads entering the workforce can enjoy silence or music as they commute to their

offices.

• Travel tickets: Treat graduates to a trip away from home.

Travelers often gain new perspectives and inspiration when visiting a city, state or country for the first time. Travel is good for future entrepreneurs and may help a person stand out in a long list of job applicants. According to Forbes. com, travel can help cultivate relationships outside of one’s existing network and provide ideas

from others outside of graduates’ existing personal and professional circles.

• New wardrobe: Gift cards to retailers that specialize in business attire often make welcome gifts for new grads. Some students may need to update their wardrobes so they can look more professional on interviews or at school networking functions.

• Luggage: A new suitcase or travel bag is quite handy for stu-

dents studying abroad. Choose durable luggage that can handle the rigors of travel so cash-strapped new grads have something they can rely on for years to come.

• Money: Money remains a one-size-fits-all gift that can be put to many uses. Invest in a graduate’s future by buying stock in a stable company, contribute to a college savings account or help grads begin paying back their student loans.

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While high school seniors on the cusp of graduating and moving on to college give ample thought to their college majors, many are likely to change majors at least once after enrolling in a college or university. According to the University of La Verne, between 50 and 70 percent of college students change majors at least once, and many of them will change their majors three times before they graduate. The University also reports that 50 percent of college graduates pursue careers that are not related to their majors.

Career and personality assessments can help students determine which subjects they may want to study upon enrolling in a college or university. Such assessments can help students discover their interests, and then students can work with advisors and career counselors at their colleges or universities to find majors that align with those interests. High school seniors on their way to college in the coming months can rest easy that, even if they don’t know what to study when they arrive on college campuses this fall, many of their fellow freshmen are equally uncertain.

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Kings Mountain High School Class of 2018 Samuel Etters Brennin Fleisher Logan Fleming Caroline Foster Elizabeth Foy Collin Franks David Friday Thomas Galloway Dyamond Garner Andrew Gibbs Alexander Goff Corey Gould Peyton Green Russell Gregory Isiah Grier Cody Hale Amethyst Hall Sharon Hambright Natalie Hammett John Harris Timothy Harris Thomas Harrison Savannah Hayes Adriana Hernandez Caballero

Kristin Hill Sabrina Hiser Alexis Hoffman Mitchell Hord Patrick Howard Griffin Howes Matthew Huffstetler Dontavius Hughes Hallie Hunt Seth Huskins Brandy Inman

22 KMHS students in CCC finals Twenty-two Kings Mountain High School students completed courses at Cleveland Community College and were eligible to participate in recent graduation exercises at the college.

Bailey Bennett, Ian Bishop, Samuel Etters, Collin Franks, Nathan Lease, Rafael Miranda-Perez, Timothy McRae Moore, Katherine Pittman, McKenzie Pullen, Jada Roberts, Frank Stump, Steven Tomberlin and Travis Wright completed Criminal Justice Technology.

Mechanical Drafting Engineering graduates were Collin Briggs, Zanden Cox, Caleb Mayes and Hunter Cabaniss.

Michael Brown and Thomas Edwards com-

Twenty-two Kings Mountain High School students also studied at Cleveland Community College this year and participated in the college finals exercises. pleted Basic Welding Technology.

Fire Protection Tech-

nology graduates were Jonathan Clucas, Caleb Smith and Joshua Shef-

field.

Justin Watkins, Andrew Gibbs, Clayton Dodgen,

and James Tucker Carroll completed n Mechanical Drafting Technology.

Richard Brackett completed basic Welding Technology.

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Seniorsuperlatives Most Likely To Host A Talk Show

Most LIkely To Be Late To Graduation

Most Likely To Study For A Test After The Test

Tucker Carroll & Paloma Dettloff

Keehwan McCoy & Caroline Foster

Caleb Sears & Kaitlin Venevongsoth

2nd: Amber Belcher, David Friday & Daniel Bagwell

2nd: Harrison Conner

2nd: Allison Jones & Mary Catherine May, Landon Wright

Most Daring

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Mr. & Mrs. Fitness

Daniel Bagwell & Brennin Fleisher

Alec Bell & Abigail Wray

Conner Calhoun & John Thomas Cash

2nd: Caroline Foster & Allison Jones, Jonathan Rikard

2nd: Hallie Hunt, Bryson Key

Most Likely To Be A Comedian

Mr. & Mrs. Academic

Kaveyon Bradford & Endia Odoms

Kaitlin Venevongsoth, Jordan Velez & David Friday

2nd: Cassidy Calhoun & Lauren Campbell, Jonathan Rikard

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Kings Mountain High School Class of 2018 Tiesha Jackson Maniya Jarrett Cameron Johnson Jada Johnson Timothy Johnson Allison Jones Bryson Key Jayson Kiser Morgan Lanier John Lay Andrew Laye Nathan Lease Quentra Lee Abigail Lineberry Kaley Littlejohn Cheyenne Livingston Sireca Logan Michael Lowery Kameron Marr Whitney Marr Zackry Martin Dalberg Massanga Mary Catherine May Kaniya McClain Keehwan McCoy Makayla McCurry Tykeevius McIntosh Sybundit McKnight Cassidi Melton Julie Merritt Rafael Miranda-Perez Josue Molina Garcia Victoria Mood Rahheim Moore Samuel Moore Timothy Moore Chanden Morgan Clyde Morrow Samanthia Mote Mason Nguyen Endia Odoms Alisha Odums

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College advice from the ‘experts’ who’ve been there Only 60 percent of college freshmen will graduate within 6 years according to the latest report from the National Center for Educational Statistics.

That’s pretty scary stuff for college-bound students and their tuition-paying parents — especially if loans are part of the financial formula.

Even for those students who make it to graduation, there may be some question as to whether they made the most of their time on campus.

As this Northern Michigan University senior reflects, “There I was, about to graduate with some random degree and feeling like I’d wasted my par-

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versity, “their ‘expert’ advice is refreshingly insightful and often more encompassing than might be found in an adviser’s office.”

“I could talk until I was blue in the face about things like time-management and self-discipline,” Tyler explains, “but when a fellow student says, ‘I got great grades and I never missed a party and here’s how to do it,’ it has far more impact.

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Kings Mountain High School Class of 2018 Jadalin Ross Ashlyn Russ Cooper Scarborough Madison Schrader Gavyn Sciortino Joshua Sears Joshua Sheffield Cailey Sheppard Tyra Silaphet Dane Skeith Brandon Smith Caleb Smith Cassidy Smith Katlin Smith Rebecca Smith Skylar Smith Yasmine Smith Stephanie Sneed Makayla Sorrow Anna Sparks Dalton Spears Maurissia Springs Kia Spry Ashley Stenger Frank Stump Chandler Summers Jordan Sutton Kaileb Swann Deshaile Thompson Taylor Thompson Michael Toms Katherine Tucker Haley Vause Jordana Velez Kaitlin Venevongsoth

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Kings Mountain High School Class of 2018 Billy Virapanya Justin Watkins Sharon Watts Winter Watts Dalton Wells Lela Whitener Dixie Whittaker Zellie Williams Jaques Williamson Stephan Willover Trey Wilson Orlando Wingo-Daniels Tyler Withers Abigail Wray Howard Wright Landon Wright Travis Wright Kayla Yarbro Alexis Yates Reed Yates Chase Yow

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Gracie Plonk fights hunger and poverty Gracie Plonk’s KMHS senior project will fight hunger and poverty.

The Little Free Pantry installed at the front of Central United Methodist Church will be stocked with staple food items and hygiene projects and is free to the needy.

Gracie got the idea for a food bank after working with several local churches on food banks as projects to help the needy. She is an active member of Central United Methodist Church.

At KMHS Gracie runs indoor and outdoor track, sings in the Chorus, and is also active in Interact club, National Honor Society and the Beta Club. She has completed her first semester training as a Certified Nursing Assistant and is getting some practice at White Oak Manor. This fall she will enroll at East Carolina University to major in nursing and her career goal is to be a geriatric nurse.

Gracie is the daughter of Margo and Carl Plonk Sr.

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Students struggle with loan debt Many college students are struggling to graduate without accumulating substantial student loan debt.

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that nearly 70 percent of bachelor’s degree recipients leave school with considerable debt. It’s estimated that America’s student loan debt grows almost $3,000 per second. The Institute for

College Access & Success has listed the average American student debt at $29,000.

The Canadian Federation of Students lists the average debt at $27,000 for Canadian students. The burden of debt may cause graduates to accept the first job offer that comes along and/or impede their ability to buy houses or make other large purchases.

Only about 40 percent of borrowers are paying down their debts after landing a job. Graduates should realize that many loans only have six-month grace periods before repayment begins.

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Delph to attend Appalachian on full scholarship KMHS senior athlete Adrian Delph will be attending Appalachian State University on a full athletic scholarship playing basketball for ASU. Ranked No. 15 in the state during his high school basketball career, his accomplishments include NC Top 80 Showcase, NC/SC All Star Game, East/West All Star game, member of

Team Felton on the AAU team, and scored an impressive 2351 points during his high school career.

Delph was Conference Player of the Year and District Player of the Year, as well as All State and All Region.

Adrian is the son of Dametrice and Jerimaine Delph. He attends Living Word Tabernacle.

KMHS senior athlete Adrian Delph is ranked 15 in the state during his high school basketball career.

Interest in Veterans spiked Kevin’s project Kevin Champion’s grandpa and two uncles were in the military so his obvious choice for a senior project would be helping veterans.

The Kings Mountain High School senior visited veterans at the VA Medical Center in Asheville and took hygiene gifts to them and talked to Air Force recruiters in Shelby about schooling that various branches of the military have available to students joining the military.

“I also wanted to sponsor a food drive and raised $500 in donations for food for needy families,’’ said Champion.

At KMHS Champion has played baseball four years and is a member of the Beta Club and National Honor Society. He is the son of Kevin and Kamie Champion of Kings Mountain.

Kevin plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and major in Accounting.

How to make applying to college less stressful Applying to colleges is exciting for many high school students. But that excitement is sometimes tempered by anxiety. The college application process can affect students’ lives for years to come, so it’s understandable why some teenagers might feel stressed as they apply to college.

The National Center for Educational Statistics says 69 percent of high school graduates in the United States enroll in college the fall after graduating from high school. Many students begin applying to college before entering their senior year of high school. Students can employ various strategies to make applying to college less stressful.

Create an inventory of student experiences and awards When completing their college applications, students submit a variety of materials.

In addition to students’ track records in the classroom, schools will be interested in kids’ extracurricular activities, hobbies, volunteer work, and even things they do during their free time.

Parents and students can work together to develop a master list that includes information about what students have accomplished during high school. These may include involvement in certain clubs, participation in sports teams, advanced ranking in scouting programs, or even a list of books read. Having this document handy will make it that much simpler to fill out college applications.

Investigate the Common Application The Common Application began as a niche program for select private liberal arts col-

leges, but now has grown into an organization that services more than 750 schools. The organization enables students to create an account and complete one basic form that will be accepted by all institutions who are members. The CA helps students streamline the college application process and reduce redundancy. An alert system also helps applicants manage application deadlines.

Avoid applying everywhere Some students think that applying to dozens of schools will improve their chances of being admitted. However, applicants may be wasting their time applying to schools they have no intention of attending, and that only adds to the stress of meeting deadlines.

Narrow down the possibilities to a handful of favorite schools and go from there.

Use the resources at your disposal Students who have access to guidance counselors, mentors, college centers, or even teachers who are willing to help with the application process should use these resources wisely. In addition, iPhone and Android apps can help streamline the college application process.

Consider scholarships concurrently Some schools automatically consider applicants for scholarships, grants and work-study programs. But that’s not so with every school, so students may have to apply on their own or rely on third parties for scholarships. Fastweb is a leading online resource to find scholarships to pay for school.

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Service dogs are lifelines The trio of service dogs on the campus of Kings Mountain High School are a lifeline for seniors Brianna Rochford, Mackenzie Ramsey and Tyler Withers.

First and foremost for the dogs are meeting the needs of their young masters and then air, water and food – in that order.

Mackenzie Ramsey suffered her first epileptic seizure in class last April.

Violet, a beautiful white Lab, is her constant companion, day and night. Violet sleeps with her and if there’s trouble she whines.

Brianna Rochford chose the name Claddagh for her beautiful black Lab because the name means love, friendship and loyalty and he is all those attributes. Brianna was diagnosed with Type I diabetes at age seven and Claddugh has saved her life more than once. When her blood sugar gets out of range, the dog whines and if asleep he awakens her with his paws on her back.

“He’s always a sniffer,’’ says Ramsey.

Tyler Withers, diagnosed with diabetes Oct. 2, 2007, became life-long buddies with Bingo April 22, 2012. Bingo, a beautiful black Lab, got his name because it means on the spot and that’s Bingo.

“He’s saved my life more than once too, whining and using his paw to wake me up,’’ said Tyler. Bingo doesn’t go to school every day. He protects his mas-

ter from home through his sense of smell, alerts Withers’ Mom and she calls the high school. Tyler says the dog can alert him to any changes five miles away from his classroom.

All three seniors can tell stories of how they cope beautifully with challenges that began for them at a young age and how they are excelling in high school and planning for college.

Mackenzie is the daughter of Sean and Stephanie Ramsey. She plays soccer and has signed with Spartanburg Methodist College to play soccer and major in Early Education. She wants to teach first grade.

At KMHS she has also been active in the Art Club and FCA. Brianna Rochford, daughter of Jim and Jacquie Rochford, plans to attend Wingate University and major in Biology and Pre-Medicine. Cheerleader two years and a soccer player last year, she is active in Art, Interact and Beta Clubs at KMHS and is a champion Irish dancer at Connick School of Irish Dance in Charlotte. She performed solo dance as a competition in the Irish Nationals. She is a Youth Ambassador for the American Diabetes Association.

Brianna’s dog became her best friend when she was in the 7th grade. Like her classmates Tyler Withers and MacKenzie Ramsey, she says her service dog “is worth every penny we

THREE SENIORS AND SERVICE DOGS – Brianna Rochford, left, with Claddagh, Mackenzie Ramsey with Violet, and Tyler Withers with Bingo can be seen on the campus of Kings Mountain High School on any given school day. The service dogs are best friends and lifelines of their young masters and will be going to college too in the fall.

Photo by LIB STEWART in the National Honor Society, Beta Club, Interact club and is on the yearbook staff. His favorite sport at the high school is golf. He, like Mackenzie, says that physical activities, MacKenzie in soccer and Tyler in golf, have been great outlets.

paid for him and more.”

Tyler Withers, son of Ty and Shanna Withers, plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and major in finance and economics.

He aspires to be a finance director for a big corporation. At KMHS he is active

Tyler probably won’t take Bingo to college with him. Of course, he may change his mind but for now he is able to manage the diabetes well.

All three students credit their service dogs for bringing more awareness to them about health chal-

lenges in life. Their fellow classmates call the three dogs ambassadors.

The trio and their dogs make a striking picture on campus. But classmates don’t pet them. Violet, Claddagh, and Bingo have work to do.

Blanton designs rolling bench for Grandpa Grandpa needed a bench that would roll to any favorite spot on his porch or yard.

Grandson Hunter Blanton, a carpentry and welding student, decided to build, not just a bench, but a rolling bench as his senior project at Kings Mountain High School.

The unique building project took 17-18 hours to complete under the mentorship of Philip McCraw and Grandpa now relaxes

on his favorite bench anywhere he’s comfortable.

Hunter is the son of Lena Blake and Kenny Blanton and works at Roses in Kings Mountain stocking shelves and working as a cashier. He was recruited recently by STI in Kings Mountain and will begin an apprenticeship in fixing machinery and is proud that his job will help pay for his post high school education.

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Running is a calming exercise: Key “Running is a calming exercise and I highly recommend it,’’ says KMHS senior Bryson Key, who runs cross country indoor and outdoor track and is the President of the student body, SPO. Diagnosed at age five with autism, he said he had a hard time focusing and sitting in class in first grade, but his parents held him accountable, challenged him to overcome difficulties and he has excelled in school work and extra-curricular activities.

Bryson’s early experience will help him to teach young children because he said he knows the hard work it takes to become successful.

He was president of the Track team his sophomore and junior years at KMHS and as a junior was vice-president of the Mountie Make A Wish club and a member all four years. He is an honor student and a member of the National Honor Society.

He is active in the Interact

BRYSON KEY club and Student Christian Association leadership team. At First Baptist Church he is a member of the student ministry team.

This Fall he will enroll at Western Carolina University and major in Middle School Education.

He wants to teach Middle School children and lead athletic programs for that age group.

Bryson is the son of Rayvis and Holly Key. He has one brother, Parker Key, who is an 8th grader.

Taking a gap Year after High school?

According to the Gap Year Association, a gap year is a year “on” during which students, typically after graduating from high school, do not go directly to college. While no rules govern gap years, students who take them typically spend their year emphasizing experiential education.

Some students challenge their comfort zones and make sacrifices during their gap years that they would not necessarily make if they went directly from high school to college. Many students take gap years because they are unsure of what they want to study in college, and such students typically use the gap year to explore potential majors

and career paths that might be available to them once they earn degrees in those fields. Other students may take gap years to volunteer, feeling that a year of service is both a great way to give back and to better understand the world beyond the one in which they grew up.

Burnout from the competitive pressures of high school is another reason many students take gap years. The Gap Year Association urges students considering gap years to do their research regarding the opportunities available to them during the year so their year is truly transformative and not merely a year to pass time without the pressures of school.

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The terms “college” and “university” are often used interchangeably, but there are distinctions between the terms. Specifications may differ based on where a school is located, but generally speaking colleges offer only associate’s and bachelor’s degrees while universities offer those degrees as well as graduate degrees. Colleges may be private institutions that tend to have small student bodies, while universities boast more sizable enrollments. Universities also tend to be home to vast libraries and may feature teaching schools with major research projects being conducted at given times. According

to the education resource CollegeRank, in order for a college to receive university status, it must first meet a few requirements.

A university has the financial resources to support its graduate and professional programs and has the facilities and equipment required to meet the needs of students in those programs.

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Questions to ask before taking a gap year High school seniors are on the cusp of significant change as they begin their final year of secondary school. As students try to decide what to do after high school, many will be preoccupied with applying to college and exploring their interests in the hopes of finding the right subject to study upon enrolling in college or university. Students consider those weighty decisions while simultaneously preparing to leave home for the first time and focusing on their schoolwork.

While the vast majority of high school seniors will enroll in a college or university in the fall after they earn their high school diplomas, a small but growing number of teenagers are taking gap years. A gap year is a year away from the classroom between high school and college that students use to gain more life experience as they try to decide what they want to do with the rest of their lives.

The Gap Year Association notes that gap year planning should be conducted with purpose and intent. While the gap year need not be as structured as a typical school year, a year entirely free of structure might not provide the insight students are hoping for. In fact, the Gap Year Association recommends students answer the following questions before taking a gap year so they can be sure they’re making the best decision possible.

How can I make college possible after my gap year?

The Gap Year Association recommends students confirm whether they need

to defer, take a leave of absence or arrange for a Consortium Agreement in order to enroll in college after their gap years. Make a note of all deadlines, including when tuition deposits are due, before taking a gap year so your enrollment is not jeopardized.

How long do I have for my gap year?

Fitting a gap year into existing academic structures should allow students ample time to get what they want out of their gap years and still afford them the chances to earn money via summer jobs. So students who plan to travel or volunteer overseas should aim to do so during the months they would normally be in school.

Should I go with a group or go it alone?

Students should assess how they have fared in collaborative situations in the past as they try to decide if a group setting or something more independent is best for them. Students may fare better in teams or working

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How much structure do I need?

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A lack of purpose or direction during a gap year will not provide students with much insight into themselves and the world.

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What is my budget?

Gap years can be enlightening, but they also can be expensive. Students should figure out how they’re going to finance their gap years in advance.

Students who will need to work during their gap years should make sure work does not take up so much time that the goal of their gap year, namely learning about oneself, is compromised.

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DAVID FRIDAY No. I in the KMHS Senior Class “I plan a beach trip this summer. In the Fall I will enroll at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and major in Political Science. “

HALLIE HUNT “This summer I plan to go to the beach and hang out with friends.

This Fall I will enroll at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and major in Nursing.”

JAMES CARROLL “This summer I am going with a group on a school trip to Spain. This Fall I will enroll at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and major in Engineering.”

J. T. CASH “I plan a trip to the beach this summer and then I plan to enroll at Appalachian State University in Boone and major in Computer Science.”

LAUREN CAMPBELL “I plan to go to the beach this summer, then enroll at the University of South Carolina to major in marketing.”

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KMHS senior Mary Catherine May spins cotton candy as a volunteer in Holy Angels Cotton Candy Factory in Belmont.

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There’s an art to spinning cotton candy and KMHS senior Mary Catherine May learned how at the Cotton Candy Factory on Main Street in Belmont.

May completed her senior project as a volunteer at the unique business which offers 25 flavors of cotton candy and brands of candies by the pound that adults remember from their school days and families like to eat.

“I loved volunteering on Saturday and researching the business that is beside of Cherubs Café and Candy Bouquet on Main Street in Belmont,’’ said May. All these stores are being renovated by Holy Angels, a daytime and residential facility for people with varying degrees of mental, physical and developmental disabilities.

She said Bliss Gallery will soon open in the Candy Bouquet area as a place where patrons can buy artwork made by Holy Angels residents.

May said the name Cotton Candy Factory is a sweet spin on Gastonia’s once thriving cotton mills.

At KMHS May has been a cheerleader fouryears, yearbook staff photographer and Interact club member. She is a member of a student leadership team working with middle school girls and this summer will be a member of the

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Wishing you all the very best in all your future endeavors.

“Come see us for all your summer produce!”

-Jason 1811 Shelby Rd. Kings Mountain

704.734.0420 Open: M-F 10-6:30 • Sat 10-5:30

CLASS OF 2018!

Linwood Produce & Restaurant 805 Cleveland Ave., Kings Mountain 704.739.7308

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Class of 2018

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Congratulations Kings Mountain High School Class of 2018 !!!

Congratulations THOMAS HARRISON the CLASS OF 2018

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112 W. Mountain St., Kings Mountain

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