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Brenda Lipscomb stands in the law library of Yelton, Farfour and Fite in Shelby where she is receptionist.

The Grover woman is in the nation’s capital until Wednesday. She attended Presidential inauguration festivities and is visiting relatives.

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An explosion at Sheppard Welding in the Love Valley community on Bethlehem Road Monday morning claimed the life of 69-yearold Gerald Randall (Randy) Sheppard.

Sheppard was repairing a diesel tank inside his welding plant, according to Cleveland County Coroner Dwight Tessneer. The coroner has ruled the death accidental.

Cleveland County Fire Marshal Perry Davis said a cap on the tank, which alleviates pressure built inside, wasn’t taken off as Sheppard worked to fix the tank. “Randy was a good man, he will be missed,’’ said Tessneer.

The client, who waited outside the building while Sheppard worked on the tank, heard the explosion that rocked the plant and

Randy Sheppard called for help. Firefighters from Bethlehem and Oak Grove Fire Departments put out the small fire quickly.

Sheppard died at 10:43 a.m.

He was the son of Edith Randall and J.D. Sheppard and attended Freewill Baptist Church of Shelby. He had owned and operated Sheppard Welding over 40

County asked for $300K County commissioners postponed action Tuesday night on a request to help fund a major expansion project

by Kings Mountain’s H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center.

A request is being made for a $300,000 contribution from the county for the project. Carl Elliott and Senior Center Director Monty Thornburg said the expected cost could total up to $1.2 million.

Mayor Rick Murphrey said that residents from all over the county are active in programs at the Kings Mountain Senior Center. “We have seen a 25% increase in participation at our Patrick Center and we need to expand to take care of people and programs,’’ he added.

Although council did not take official action they indicated the ball is in Kings Mountain’s court at this point, saying that they needed further information. “Kings Mountain City Council has not voted on the fundraising project.�

Elliott said.

Astronomers to meet at GWU Jan. 26 The Cleveland County Astronomical Society (CCAS) will host the 21st annual Regional Meeting of Amateur Astronomers on Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Tucker Student Center at GardnerWebb university. This free event opens at 8 a.m. with the program beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m.

The event will feature speakers, See CCAS, 6A

See SHEPPARD, 6A

GROVER – The inauguration Tuesday of President Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States was exciting for Brenda Lipscomb.

A staunch Democrat, it was her first inauguration and she was excited to be in the crowds. Lipscomb has been chief judge of the Grover precinct seven years and is on the state Democratic committee. She is active in Cleveland County Democratic Women.

Lipscomb moved back to Cleveland County 10 years ago, retiring after 30 years as a research specialist with the Security and Exchange Commission for the federal government in Washington, DC. Lipscomb flew to Washington Thursday night and is visiting her son and daughter-in-law, Dwayne and Shirl Ross, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. In Washington, DC, she worked with the treasury department and several other agencies over the years. �I always like to go back to D. C. and sometimes I visit old friends in the treasury department,’’ she said. She doubted she would have the opportu-

nity to visit them on this trip. “Washington will be a beehive of activity,’’ she added.

Lipscomb’s grandparents, the late Boyd and Mary Beasley, raised her in Grover. She returned to her native Cleveland County to help her uncle, Joe Easley, 86, now a resident of White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. Longtime friends with Democratic leaders in the county, she quickly became active in the Grover precinct.

A number of other Clevelanders are See LIPSCOMB, 6A

President Barack Obama takes the oath of office during the 57th Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 21, 2013. The President touched on climate change, partisan bickering, and the protection of rights in his second inaugural address delivered before 800,000 standing on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Photo/AP

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King

Devenny sweeps MLK Day photo contest Kings Mountain artist Ellen Devenny won three of the top prizes in the photography contest on Dr. Martin Luther King Day, Monday, in Kings Mountain.

Devenny won first place for “In the Hands of Children� and second place for “Faith and Hope in the Future.� She also took the mayor’s special award for “Faith to Finish the Race.�

Third place award in the adult competition went to Starr Dove’s “To sit down together at the table of brotherhood.’’ In the youth award classification, Kendra Thompson won the first place award for “School Bus� and Xavier Johnson won the second place award for “Free at Last.� Cash prizes, $150 for first place, $100 for second place, and $50 for third place will be presented at the Jan. 29 city council meeting at 6 p.m. at city hall.

Ben Earp’s “Hands of Strength� and

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Ellen Devenny is pictured with her 2nd place photo entitled ‘Faith and Hope for the Future’.

See more winning photos on page 6A.

See PHOTO CONTEST, 6A

Breakfast attendees inspired by King’s example Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man whose life and death broke down centuries-old barriers for African-Americans, was honored Monday at the 16th annual breakfast celebration on Martin Luther King Day by members of Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church.

Singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing,’’ and “Reach Out and Touch,� the large crowd clapped their hands as speakers remembered the slain Civil Rights leader who died at age 39 on April 4, 1968 and who likely prevented much bloodshed during the 1960s when he told his followers not to pick up guns to protect him. “He inspired us all by his example, keep alive his dream,’’ said Rev. Dr. George H. McNeely, Presiding Elder of the Lincolnton District of Western North Carolina, and the principal speaker.

McNeely said that many sacrifices had been made by people “all around us, black and white, present and past� and read scripture from Deuteronomy 6: 10-20 in which God said, “do what is right and good in the sight of the Lord.� “We may not have a story like Dr.King but each of us has a story,’’ he said, pointing out that, “we take for granted what we have

today.� He added, “Love God, love your neighbor and love yourself.� McNeely called King “one of God’s true prophets sent to unify his

people and lead them to God’s promise of love and equality.� He called it appropriate that “the

CONNECT OUR FUTURE – Connie Savell, left, a retired KM teacher gives her input at a planning and growth meeting at the Patrick Senior Center. Nadine Bennett of Centralina Council of Governments looks. on.

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KINGS MOUNTAIN Fred Andrew Tate, age 79, resident of Kings Mountain, NC died January 21, 2013 at Kings Mountain Hospice House. He was born in Kings Mountain to the late Brooks Roosevelt Tate and Leola Bridges Tate.

He is preceded in death by his beloved son Gregory Eugene Tate of Kings Mountain, NC and h i s brother Eugene Webster Tate of Portland, Oregon.

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T a t e graduated from Kings Mountain High School where he earned his varsity letters in football and basketball. Fred joined the United States Air Force in l953 and was deployed to Hickam field in Honolulu, Hawaii then to Eniwetok in the Marshal Islands, and West Palm Beach Florida airbase. He was honorably discharged in l957 as Staff Sargent. After returning to Kings Mountain he earned his Associate degree in Accounting at Howard’s Business College in Shelby NC. Fred worked with the US Postal Service and retired from there after 33 years. He joined the Kings Mountain School District serving primarily at Bethware Elementary and retired after eight years.

He was an active member for 57 years of Bethlehem Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Youth Worker. He also served with the NC Baptist Disaster Relief teams in recovery efforts in Tarboro and Burgaw, NC and Pineville, WV after Hurricane Floyd.

As one of the 16 original members of the Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Department he was instrumental in establishing the “Big B� fire district in Kings Mountain. He served in the positions of Captain and Chief. His volunteer fire serv-

ice included the position of Board Chairman and President of the Cleveland County Fireman’s Association and longtime member of the benevolent committee.

Fred also was an active member of the Bethware Progressive Club for 23 years where he served as President, Fair Chairman, and Treasurer for 17 years. Through the Club’s efforts thousands of dollars have been donated to Bethware School, and an annual scholarship of five hundred dollars was established for deserving graduating seniors at Kings Mountain High School.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years Colleen Reynolds Tate, son Michael Andrew Tate and wife Susan Finney Tate, daughterin-law Kimberly Porter Tate, loving grandchildren: Brooks Robert, Kristen Marie, Catherine Sullender, and Sarah Marie Tate. He is also survived by his brother James Oliver Tate and wife Helen Robbs Tate, and his sister-in-law, Mrs. Margaret Pauly Tate of Portland, Oregon.

The funeral service will be conducted Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Dr. Steve Taylor and Rev. David Blanton will officiate and interment will be in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery.

The body will be placed in the sanctuary from 12:30-1:45 p.m.

The family will receive friends following the church service in the Christian Activities Center at Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, Kings Mountain Hospice House, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 or Bethlehem Baptist Church “Building Fund�, 1015 Bethlehem Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.

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Margaret Jackson Woodcock Loved family, friends dearly RALEIGH - Margaret Jackson Woodcock, age 69, passed away on the evening of Sunday, January 13, 2013, peacefully and without discomfort. She was born Margaret Anne Jackson on March 14, 1943, in Kings Mountain, NC, beloved daughter of the late Thompson and Beulah Jackson.

She was a devoted mother a n d wife, acc o m plished civil servant and loved her family and friends dearly.

The youngest of six children, her grandmother taught her to read by the age of four.

Siblings say she was deeply imaginative, articulate and seldom without at least two or three books. Throughout her life, she relished literary and philosophical conversations, art and good story telling. Raised in a Scots-Irish family tradition, Margaret quickly gleaned an intense determination and independent spirit.

She attended Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia, and furthered her studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she wrote a thesis on Ernest Hemingway and became a rabid Tar Heel fan.

After teaching middleschool English and freshman composition at NC State, Margaret found her professional calling in public health and took a second masters from NC State in public affairs. She began working in what was then the Department of Public Health, focusing on fiscal is-

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In 1971 Margaret married Maurice Woodcock, son of Natalie and Raymond Woodcock, of Wilmington, North Carolina. Margaret and Maurice enjoyed a happy marriage, built their dream house together on Lake Anne and had one son, Kevin Woodcock.

From 1987 to 1996 she worked for the North Carolina Medical Society as Director of the Department of Health Policy, after which she returned to state work and finished out her career as Head of the Women’s Preventive Health Unit.

Through her department’s efforts, Women’s Preventive Health services were expanded to special populations including adolescents and the uninsured. Margaret was impassioned by her work and held in high regard by her colleagues.

Margaret’s life was cut short by early-onset Alzheimer’s. Not enough can be said about the selfless care shown by friends, family and caregivers. Throughout her life, no matter tragedies or successes, she always claimed that to have the family and friends that she did, made her lucky beyond measure. She lived a happy life.

She was predeceased by her husband, Maurice Woodcock and is survived by her son, Kevin Woodcock and his fiancĂŠ Kim Engie; her brothers, Harold Jackson and wife Peggy, Bob Jackson and wife Christa; her sister, Mildred Davenport; and her brother-in-law, Ed Smith.

She will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.

The funeral service was held at 2 p.m., on Monday, Jan. 21 at St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 5101 Oak Park Rd., Raleigh NC. Graveside services were held at Raleigh Memorial Park. The family received friends following the services in the church fellowship hall.

Please send memorials to Elsie’s Place, 1944 Wilton Circle, Raleigh, NC 27701 or the Alzheimer’s Association Eastern North Carolina, 3739 National Drive, Suite 110, Raleigh NC 27612.

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Randall Sheppard Owned and operated Sheppard’s Welding KINGS MOUNTAIN– Gerald “Randy� Randall Sheppard, 69 of Kings Mountain, NC passed away Monday, January 21, 2013. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late John Devaney Sheppard and Macie Edith Randall Sheppard.

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Shepp a r d owned and operated Sheppard’s Welding for nearly 40 years. He loved fishing, cutting grass, working in his shop and fellowshipping with his friends. He attended Shelby Free Will Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Brenda Melton Sheppard; two sisters, Frances Sheppard Daveny and Carolyn Sheppard Roberts; two brothers, Donald Sheppard and Charles Sheppard.

He is survived by his wife, Charlene Sheppard of the home; two daughters, Sandy Sheppard Surber of Kings Mountain and Sharon Sheppard White and husband Brent Ross Gregory, Jr. Retired from Firestone GASTONIA – Ross Gregory, Jr., 84, resident of Gastonia, NC, formerly of Kings Mountain died Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 at Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC. He was born in Gaston County, NC to the late Ross Gregory, Sr. and Barbara Gregory. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Bena Bolin Gregory, four brothers and three sisters.

Mr. Gregory was retired from Firestone Industries in Gastonia and a member of Gaston Baptist Church, Dallas.

Survivors include his son, Rev. Rocky Lane Gregory and wife Frances of Loris, SC; daughters, Linda Catherine Margaret “Maggie�

Patterson Loving wife, mother, grandmother KINGS MOUNTAIN Margaret “Maggie� Patterson, 86, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013 at Kings Mountain Hospital.

She was a native of Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Arthur and Rose Allen.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Wade Patterson, and two sons, Carl Patterson and Wade Patterson, Jr. She was a member of Eastside Church Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a dietician.

Survivors include her sons, Haywood “Buster� Patterson of Blacksburg, SC, Richard Patterson and Charles “JoeJoe� Patterson, both of Kings Mountain; daughters, Hettie Rose Richards of Kings Mountain, Wanda Meeks and Alice Delozier, both of Shelby, Frances

of Grover; one son, Scott Sheppard and wife Hope of Tenn; a brother, Harrill Sheppard and wife Letha of Blacksburg, SC; one stepson, Dwayne Kimsey and wife Jaime of Spartanburg, SC; sisters-in-law JoAnn Sheppard of Shelby and Bell Sheppard of Blacksburg; 14 grandchildren, Magan and Hannah Surber, Dillon White, Morgan, Nathan, Olivia, Luke and Colin Sheppard, Dusty, Jaden, Cameron, Madison, Ruthie and Charlie Rose Kimsey; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 6-8 p.m. at Cleveland Funeral Services in Shelby, and at the home, 117 Huntseat Lane in Kings Mountain.

The funeral service is at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 at Cleveland Funeral Services Chapel with Pastor Mike Carper officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain.

Memorials may be made to Sandy Surber Cancer Fund, Fidelity Bank, 403 S. Battleground Ave., Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

Online condolences to www.clevelandfuneralservice.com Cleveland Funeral Services and Crematory is serving the Sheppard family.

Cleveland Funeral Home Black and husband Spencer of Charlotte, and Susan Elaine Sikes, Mt. Holly; five grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

A graveside service was held at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Hazel P. Boyd officiating.

Visitation was held 1–2 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home.

Interment was at Mountain Rest Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice, Robin Johnson House 5005 Shephard’s Way Dr., Dallas, NC 28034.

Funeral arrangements were made by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain.

Harris Funeral Home Whetstine of Bessemer City, Suzie Hastings and Pam Patterson, both of Kings Mountain, Doris Bone of Dallas, NC, Kim Patterson of Lincolnton, NC; brother, A.D. Allen of Spartanburg, SC; sisters, Lib Smith of Spartanburg, Barbara Stacey of Augusta, GA; 36 grandchildren; 69 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral service was held at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Kings Mountain, Sunday, Jan. 20, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Jerry Millwood and Rev. Kenneth Smith officiating. Visitation was on Saturday, Jan. 19 at Harris Funeral Home and at other times at the home of her daughter, Hettie Rose Richards, 111 Bane Rd., Kings Mountain.

Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain.

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Homeland wins at Golden Globes; portions shot in KM HOMELAND, an award winning Showtime drama, with portions of this year’s production shot in Kings Mountain, has won top awards at the Golden Globes.

Recently, the hit series brought home its second Golden Globe for Best Television Drama Series. In addition to the overall series accomplishment, the show’s two leading actors, Claire Danes and Damian Lewis, also brought home top honors for Best Leading Actress and Actor in a Television Drama Series. The series had a total of four Golden Globe nominations for 2013.

HOMELAND, which was also just honored by the American Film Institute by being named one of its Top 10 productions again in 2012, is primarily filmed in North Carolina’s Charlotte Region. The show has been well received by both critics and audiences across the country, including a ringing endorsement by President Barack Obama who said the show was his favorite on tel-

evision.

In addition to a Golden Globe, last year the series also won six Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series, and received a total of nine Emmy nominations. Homeland has won honors from the American Cinema Editors (Eddie), Casting Society of America (Artios), Edgar Allan Poe Awards (Edgar), Motion Picture Sound Editors (Golden Reel Award), Satellite Awards, Television Critics Association Awards, and the Writers Guild of America while also being nominated for honors by the Screen Actors Guild, People’s Choice Award, the Producers Guild of America, and the Directors Guild of America. All told, the series has won 18 various awards and amassed 21 nominations.

Attracted by the state’s 25% film tax incentive and it array of locations, including being able to easily pass for suburban Washington, DC, Homeland has shot primarily in North Carolina since its

beginning. The show was heavily recruited by North Carolina Film Office officials and has had a total estimated direct in-state spend in excess of $80 million while providing more than 8,000 job opportunities during its first two seasons, including 150 well-paying crew positions each season for the state’s highly trained film professionals. The production has been a part of North Carolina’s recording breaking two year span that has seen spending by all productions exceed $596 million while creating more than 38,000 job opportunities, including approximately 7,400 crew positions for film professionals.

Homeland is produced by Fox 21 and airs on Showtime. It stars Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Mandy Patinkin, Morena Baccarin, David Harwood, Diego Kalttenhoff, Jackson Pace, Morgan Saylor, Jamey Sheridan, David Marcinano and Navid Megahban. Its executive producers are Howard Gordan, Alex Gansa, Gideon Raff,

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A scene from “Homeland�, the award-winning Showtime drama, was shot at Kings Mountain City Hall last year. Above, crews set up and shoot the scene in front of City Hall, the “police department� in the production.

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Unemployment continues to drop Cleveland County’s unemployment rate in November 2011 was 10.6%, down from 12.4% in November 2010 compared with a state rate of 9.5% in 2011 and a state rate of 9.9% in 2010.

These statistics are included in an “Economic Snapshot 2010 and 2011� compiled by the NC Budget & Tax Center.

A total of 47,495 workers were part of the county’s labor force in November 2011, a 4.6% change since November 2007. From November 2007 to November 2011, the number of employed persons in Cleveland County declined by 4,487.

Other statistics in the analysis: Poverty: 20.9% of Cleveland County residents lived in poverty in 2010 (20,024) compared with the state rate of 17.4%. A total of 40.4% of Cleveland County residents were low-income from 2008-2010 meaning their incomes were less than twice the federal poverty level ($44,628) for a family of four in 2010.

Wages: In 2010 Cleveland County’s average weekly wage of $636 equaled 80.4% of the statewide average wage of $791.

Median household income in Cleveland County was $38,392, which equaled 88.4% of the state-wide median household income of $43,417.

The richest 5% of Cleveland County households had an average income that was 2.9% of the poorest fifth of households and three times that of the middle households.

Housing: In 29010 52% of renters were unable to afford the fair market rent for a 2bedroom housing unit.

There were 486 foreclosure filings in 2011 representing 1 in 89 properties in Cleveland County.

Health: On average, from 2008-2010, 15.5% of Cleveland County residents did not have health insurance compared to 16.2% of all North Carolinians.

The life expectancy rate for an AfricanAmerican child born in Cleveland County is 72.5% where the state rate is 76.3% for a white child. The average life expectancy for all children born in Cleveland County is 75.5%.

A total of 22,032 people were eligible for Medicaid in Cleveland County in December 2011, a 16% increase since December 2007.

Education: The 4-year cohort graduation rate for Cleveland County in 2010-2011 was 73.2% compared to the state rate of 77.9% The 4-year cohort graduation rate for African-Americans in Cleveland County in 2010-2011 was 60.4% compared to 75.6% for Latinos and 74.8% for whites.

On average, from 2008-2010, 15.3% of adults in Cleveland County had bachelor’s degrees or higher.

In September 2007, 14,749 Cleveland County residents received assistance from the food and nutrition or food stamp program. In September 2011, the number rose to 24,485 and the share of residents receiving assistance reached 24.8%.

Residents in Cleveland County received state Earned Income Tax Credit refunds totaling $692,657, which supported local business and helped these workers earning low wages make ends meet.

The 2010 Living Income Standard - A working family in Cleveland County with 1 adult and 2 children needs to average a total of $41,145 annually to afford basic living expenses in the county. This total is 234.2% of the 2010 federal poverty level for a family of three ($17,568) A working family in Cleveland County with 2 adults and 2 children needs to earn on average a total of $48,266 annually to afford basic living expenses in the county, this total is 218.3% of the 2010 federal poverty level for a family of four, $22,113.

Sheriff’s website offering new free service The Cleveland County Sheriff’s website, through a partnership with Leads on Line, is offering a free service to residents of Cleveland County. The free service, named “Report It�, is a secure web-based service which offers citizens of Cleveland County an opportunity to record serial numbers, photographs, and owner-applied numbers for their valuables. To access the

site, one needs to go to w w w. s h e r i ff c l e v e l a n dcounty.com and click on the “Report It� link at the bottom of the page, under the mission statement. From there, you will be able to create an account, allowing them to record and save serial numbers, owner applied numbers, and photographs of their valuables.

The information is stored and just a click away if the

citizen ever needs to access the information. No one except the account holder will have access to the citizen’s account. This will allow the citizen to provide the information to law enforcement and/or their insurance company if the items are ever lost or stolen. For more information, citizens can call the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office at (704) 4844788.

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achievements in motions pictures and television in 25 different categories. The awards were first presented in 1944, though the precursor to the event dates back to 1947.

The annual Golden Globes event has enabled the non-

profit organization to donate more than $15 million in the base nineteen years to entertainment-related charities, as well as funding scholarships and other programs for future film and television professionals.

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Lee charged with calling in a bomb threat A Kings Mountain man has been charged w i t h calling in a Chris Lee bomb threat to the Robert Bosch Corporation at 1980 Indian Creek Road, Lincolnton, NC, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department.

The warehouse facility was in full operation with some 30 employees inside when the call came in around 9:30 p.m. Monday, Jan.14.

The caller told plant employees that answered the telephone that he had placed C-4 explosives in the building and was going to blow the facility up at one minute to midnight.

The building was evacuated and deputies conducted a sweep of the interior and exterior of the building searching for any suspicious items. No such items were found and employees were returned to their stations as soon as the building was confirmed to be secure.

Investigators identified the suspect by the repeated calls from his cell phone and questioning a worker who identified him as an exboyfriend who was trying to get her fired. Detectives identified the suspect as Chris Carl Lee, 29, of 1042 Mountain Crest Drive off Lake Montonia Road, Kings Mountain. Lee was taken into custody last Tuesday around 4:30 a.m. at his residence without resistance. He is charged with one felony count of False Report of a Bomb and was placed in jail under a $100,000 secured bond.

Investigating officers with the Lincoln County

Sheriff’s Department were deputies Daniel Richard and Barry Holt, Sgt. Kenneth

Hoover and Detective Matt Lykins.

Applications for gun permits up During the first weeks of 2013 the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department has processed 76 applications for concealed carry handgun permits and 78 for gun purchase permits Sheriff Alan Norman said that concealed carry permit applications were up from 706 in 2011 to 850 in 2012 and gun permits were up from 1,028 in 2011 to 1,339 in 2012.

Since the year 2008 concealed handgun permits nearly doubled in Cleveland County – from 495 in 2008 to 850 in 2012. The department witnessed a surge in concealed carry applications in 2009 when 764 visited the sheriff’s office, a downward trend followed with 540 in 2010 and then the rise again with 706 in 2011 and 850 in

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Gun permits have stayed in the 1000 and above figure over the past four years in Cleveland County with 2012 registering the largest number – 1,339 residents who applied for gun permits. The statistics for the past four years: 1,171 in 2008; 1,208 in 2009; 1,016 in 2010; 1,028 in 2011; and 1,339 in 2012. A total of 78 people visited the sheriff’s office during the first 21 days of this year for gun permits.

Gun control has been a hot topic recently by President Obama and the federal government’s desire to upgrade public safety following the mass shooting in December at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut.

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MEDITATION God chose YOU!

Dr. Jeff Hensley Pastor Kings Mountain Baptist Church The boy’s name was Oscar, and he was the class know-it-all. Oscar was the one who always did the extra credit work and read more than the assignment. The rest of the class resented him and thought his haircut was funny, and they always looked for opportunities to show him up, and then one day they thought they had found one.

Oscar was doing his oral

report on an artist and talked about the man’s “works.”

The class giggled at him because they had never heard the word “works” used like that. They were sure that Oscar was wrong about his usage, but totally surprised when their teacher not only proclaimed Oscar correct, but went on to scold the rest of the class for their laughter.

I suspect that Peter may have been a bit like Oscar, and his fellow disciples may have occasionally resented that he often seemed to be the one with the right answer. In Matthew 16:13-20 Jesus asks his disciples about what the crowds think about him. The disciples were honest in pointing out that the people thought Jesus was John the Baptist, Elijah, or one of the prophets, who had returned.

But then Jesus asked his followers what they thought

OBITUARIES

Bill D. Babb

about him, and Peter then uttered his now famous reply: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” You sort of have to wonder if the other disciples then kicked the dust with their sandals and whispered under their breath, “I was going to say that.” And when Jesus appeared to elevate Peter to a special place above them, it may have been hard to swallow. Yet the interesting thing is that God is notorious for choosing people not because they have the right answer, but because he means to use frail human beings to work out the divine plan, and many of those choices don’t seem to make much sense to us.

In Genesis, for example, God chose an old man to become the father of a new nation, but we wonder if a strong, younger man would not have been a more logical choice. Then there are those

times when God chose the youngest over the oldest, including Jacob, Joseph, and David – all choices that we might not have made. On and on it goes in the pages of Scripture as God makes choices that make perfect sense to God, but are not always clear to human beings.

Then there was that ultimate choice – the choice to take frail human form in order to bring about the salvation of humankind. God’s choice to become one of us in Jesus is a choice that reminds us that God has chosen all of us. It is this truth that Jesus reminds us of in John 15:16. “You did not choose me but I chose you,” Jesus said. In one way or another, God has chosen and calls all of us, and we can be grateful for the grace that comes with God’s choice and calling.

KANNAPOLIS – Bill D. Babb, 81, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. A special Masonic service was held on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at Harris Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery.

Jeanette Watkins Jones SHELBY - Jeanette Watkins Jones, 74, passed away Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 1 p.m. at First Wesleyan Church, Shelby.

Burial will be at Cleveland Memorial Park.

Louise Smith KINGS MOUNTAIN – Louise McDaniel Smith, 80, formerly of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain.

The funeral was held Friday, Jan. 18 at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel.

Interment was at Mountain Rest Cemetery.

Clifford Jerry Owens LAWNDALE – Clifford Jerry Owens, 58, 140 Gateway Dr., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.

The funeral service was held Saturday, Jan. 19, at Fallston Baptist Church.

Interment was at Rose Hill Memorial Park in Fallston.

Thank you for reading the Herald!

Fellowship & Faith

Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406

New Life Family Worship Center 428 Oak Grove Road 704-739-9371

Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075

New Way Missionary Baptist Church 105 Waco Road 704-724-0414

Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Avenue 704-739-6811

Oak Grove Baptist Church 1022 Oak Grove Road 704-739-4833

Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Road 704-739-6711 Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354

Oak View Baptist Church 1517 York Road 704-739-7831

Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160 Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516 Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354

Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852 Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826 Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398 Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue

New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507

Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070

New Bynum Chapel Zion Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606

Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580

New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128

Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd.

Featured Church of the Week: Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church 201 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-7466 Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216 Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920 St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256 Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007 Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716 The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764

Unity AME Zion Church 948 Unity Church Road 704-228-0328 Vestibule AME Zion Church 2175 Vestibule Church Road 704-739-7961 Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive

Grace Community Advent Christian Church 206 West 3rd Avenue 704-739-9230 GROVER Bethany Baptist Church 423 Cleveland Avenue 704-937-3010 Carolina Praise and Worship Center 201 N. Main Street 704-937-7541

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Gilman looks great and feels even better!

BETH BROCK beth.kmherald@gmail.com

Have you ever really wanted to lose weight, shape up, and just generally become a new you?

Kristy Gilman decided to do just that, about a year ago.

And the results were amazing – not only has she shaped up, she has lost about 50 pounds!

In the past, she had tried different diets and exercises and she never could really get excited about the results, or the lack of.

Kristy started going to classes at the Kings Mountain YMCA about a year ago, but she didn’t really go on a regular basis. She started becoming more aware of what she was eating, and tried to change some eating habits.

When she first joined the “Y�, the first member that she really got to know well was Mona Hinson. Kristy said, “Mona took me under her wing and kept me going when I wasn’t sure I could and has become a very near and dear friend. She is a long- standing member of the Y and always goes out of her way to make new members feel welcome.� She goes on to say that she feels really blessed to have made so many friends who have encouraged her to keep going even when she feels she can’t.

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POLICE

ARRESTS JAN. 14: Emily Beth Madison, 19, 1005 Joanne Ct., larceny, $2000 bond, secured.

JAN. 16: Larry Dean Slycord, 30, 512 Monroe Ave., order for arrest, driving while license revoked, $570 bond.

JAN. 17: Donnie Keith Guin, 52, Trinity, NC, assault and battery, two counts, second degree trespassing, $2500 bond, unsecured.

JAN. 18: Tony Randall Walker, 39, 913 Church St., breaking and entering motor vehicle, larceny, possession stolen goods, all felonies, $15,000 bond, secured.

JAN. 18: Beverly Reedy, 47, Gastonia, DWI, $5,000 bond, unsecured.

JAN. 18: Michael Paulsen, 27, 2217 Landing Dr. Apt. J, driving while license revoked, $2,000 bond, secured. He was also cited for speeding, failure to burn headlamps and rear lamps and suspended license.

JAN. 19:William Roy Fowler III, 32, Gaffney, SC, carrying concealed weapon.

JAN. 20: Joshua Alan Sharpe, 26, Gastonia, failure to comply, $333 bond.

JAN. 21: Craig Harrill Lackey, 52, Bessemer City, DWI, resist and obstruct, simple possession, $5,000 bond, secured.

CITATIONS JAN. 9: Kurstin Cordle, 20, 107 S. Gaston St., speeding.

JAN. 9: Nichole Decoskey, 18, 220 Hastings Hill Rd., failure to yield right of way.

JAN. 10: Christopher Childers, 18, Grover, speeding.

JAN. 10: Richard Washburn,

“No matter what kind of day I have at work, or how bad of a headache I have when I get to the gym, between the people and the workout(s), I feel so much better in no time. Exercising is a true release for me. It helps so much with stress. I look forward to working out which is something that years ago, even when I was going to the gym regularly, was not something I truly enjoyed.�

In April of last year Kristy started doubling up on her classes and now goes to classes for two hours each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. On Wednesday nights she goes to Zumba classes. “Fridays are hit and miss, according what is going on.�

Weekends don’t slow Gilman down. On Saturdays she either hikes the backside of Crowders Mountain, which is near her home, or goes hunting, in season.

Climbing up to different deer stands used to be a challenge to her, and she felt she had a fear of heights but now she says there is no deer stand too high for her, and climbing up to it is a breeze.

Sunday afternoons, Kristy usually grills out with her husband Scotty and son Travis, 17. They grill enough chicken and deer meat so that she has enough to take for lunch during the week.

Kristy is quick to tell you

that she isn’t on a diet, but has changed her diet. She cut way back on sugar, cut out all sodas and tea, drinking lots of water instead, and has increased her fiber intake.

She still eats food that she enjoys, and is amazed at the difference in her energy level. “Moderation is the key,� she says. “In almost any recipe you prepare, there are better ways to fix them, so they are healthier for you.�

She used to go home from work and sit on the couch, too tired to do anything else.

Now Kristy looks forward to going home fixing supper, doing laundry and anything else around the house, even after a two-hour workout.

A great tool was introduced to Kristy, a free app called “myfitnesspal.com.�

This is an on-line diary where she logs in, by phone, the daily meals she eats and it will give her a breakdown of the calories she has consumed. She logs in what exercises she has done for how long, and it tells her how many calories she has burned. She stresses that a journal is an awesome tool to keep when trying to lose weight and shape up whether it is handwritten or online.

In addition to using her phone app, Kristy also utilizes the Fitlinxx kiosk at the Y. She enters her password, and her information comes up. She decides what ma-

47, 715 Bethlehem Church Rd., expired tag, no inspection.

JAN. 14: Michael Criswell II, 38, Jackson St., no seat belt.

JAN. 14: Lewis Ricky Detter, 52, 205 Cranford Dr., carrying concealed weapon.

JAN. 14: Daniel Keith Willis, 27, 18 Bennett Dr., no operator’s license.

JAN.14: Blaine Thomas Renigen, 22, Charlotte, no inspection, expired tag.

JAN. 14: Charles Evan Barrett, 28, 506 Linwood Road, failure to carry driver’s license.

JAN. 14: A 16-year-old male was cited for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

JAN. 15: Joshua Scott Barnes, 20, 616 Mauney Ave., no insurance.

JAN. 15: Walter Baker, 27, Grover, no insurance, expired tag.

JAN. 15: Walter Baker, 27, Grover, no inspection.

JAN. 15: Talina Williams, 32, 124 Crown Court, speeding.

JAN. 15: Chouris Dean Ballard, 48, Bessemer City, no current inspection, expired tag.

JAN. 15: Ira Lee Brewster Jr., 22, Cherryville, expired tag.

JAN. 17: Robbie Lee Helms, 51, Cherryville, revoked license, faulty equipment, tires.

JAN. 18: Jennifer Green, 39, 5536 Greenway Ct., expired tag.

JAN. 18: Kristen Byrd, 25, 112 N. Cansler St., no inspection, expired tag.

JAN. 18: Larry Carroll, 38, 116 Benton Rd., no inspection, expired tag.

JAN. 18: Lewis Young II, 25, 38 Chesterfield Court, no insurance, expired tag.

JAN. 18: Jeffrey Guyton Jr., 29, Charlotte, red light violat i o n .

JAN. 18: Adrian Coats, 28, Lawndale, expired tag.

JAN. 18: Lloyd Bryant, 48, Charlotte, speeding.

JAN. 18:Joshua Moore, 225, 1212 Northwoods, speeding.

JAN. 18: Marcus Wells, 37, Gastonia, expired tag.

JAN. 18: Ashley Jamison, 22, Gastonia, revoked license, safe movement violation.

JAN. 18: Erika Carter, 20, Bessemer City, no inspection, expired tag.

JAN. 19: Timothy McDaniel, 53, Gastonia, speeding.

JAN. 19: Brenda Tallent, 20, 205 Catherine St., expired tag.

JAN. 19: James Zunick, 77, 811 Rhodes Ave., expired tag.

JAN. 19: Robert Clark, 52, Shelby, speeding, unsafe movement.

JAN. 19: Joshua Sanders, 19, Shelby, failure to carry driver’s license.

JAN. 19; Gary Caldwell, 48, Bessemer City, expired tag.

JAN. 19: Eric Hellstrand, 26, 311 W. Gold St. Apt. B, expired tag.

JAN. 19: Tyeshia Briscoe, 35, Lawndale, speeding.

JAN. 20: Corey Johnson, 42, Charlotte, speeding.

JAN. 2O: Jeremy Oliver, 34, 1142 York Rd., no operator’s license.

JAN. 20: Samuel Hope, 21, 7008 Richmond Dr., no inspection, expired tag.

JAN. 2O: Kristen Farmer, 21, 603 Oak Grove Rd., no operator’s license.

JAN. 20: Camron Adair, 23, 116 Early Rd., expired tag.

JAN. 20: Munsin Hassan, 36, Lithonia, Ga., speeding.

JAN. 20: Jonathan Oliver, 38, 1142 York Rd., no motorcycle endorsement.

JAN. 20: Rush Merrill, 29, Bessemer City, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

JAN. 21: Charles Hunt, 33, 107 Majesty Place, expired tag, revoked license,.

JAN. 21: Cynthia Croft, 49, Bessemer City, littering.

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Photo by Ellen Devenny

chine she wants to work out on, and enters it into the computer that then sets up the machine to fit her needs.

Each machine has a range she can monitor to ensure that she doesn’t overdo or ‘underdo’. Kristy can also check the progress of other participants to see where she stands by checking it on the Fitlinxx computer.

Challenges are always fun for her, and friends encouraged her to enter the “Wounded Warrior� run in the fall. She was hesitant, feeling that she may not be ready to run yet, but she JAN. 21: Larry Hopper, 54, 418 Belvedere Circle, red light violation, expired tag.

INCIDENTS JAN. 16: A resident of Fulton St. reported theft of a wallet, driver’s license and currency from a vehicle.

JAN. 14: Jack’s Jewelry Loan, 106 Cleveland Ave., reported a customer obtained cash by false pretense.

JAN. 15: A resident of Henry St. reported an automobile break-in and theft of a GPS and silver IPOD valued at $400.

JAN. 17: A resident of Dutchess Dr. said his back and front car windows were damaged by someone firing a gun.

JAN. 17: A resident of Mountain Crest Drive reported damage to a door during a break-in.

JAN. 17: Cash Pro Pawn Shop, 101 S. Battleground Ave., reported a customer pawned stolen property and received $1200 for an iPad. JAN. 17: A resident of Mountain Crest Drive reported theft of currency.

WRECKS JAN. 11: Officer J.D. Buff said Travis Griffin of Shelby, operating a 2000 Toyota, and Kelton Stone, Brook Road, operating a 2000 VW, were exiting the parking lot at Kings Mountain High School at the same time. Property damages from the collision were estimated at $1,000.

JAN. 11: Officer Chris Tate said vehicles operated by Bounmy Manomai, 506 Landing St., and Loretta Lane, 1442 York Rd Apt. 2, were involved in a collision on US 74 Business at King Street. Property damages were estimated at $2500.

JAN. 13: Officer Bryan McGinnis said Andrew P. Brown, 1714 Kings Row Dr.

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went ahead and finished the grueling run up and down Canterbury Rd. After that, entering the “Jingle Bell Run� was a natural for her. “Competing against others is always an incentive to try harder, even when the prize is as simple as a tshirt.� Kristy noted that she has earned a lot of t-shirts in the past year.

Participating in the “Fat Blast� class was another challenge. She compares the class to boot camp, but recommends it to anyone really serious about shaping up.

Melissa Phillips, the instructor, is another person who has encouraged Kristy along the way.

Why did she decide to really get serious about losing weight and shaping up? “Even though my husband and son have been supportive all the way, I did it for myself.� She did add that since she has started shaping up, Travis has started going to the Y as well, and is encouraging friends to follow his example.

How do you know how much to lose, and what exercises you need to do? Candace Hyde has helped her learn how much she needed to lose. Kristy has been participating in the “Shrink Down� Program, which has given her tips on keeping fit and recipes for healthier meals. She weighs in every Monday and at the end of the

program there will be another t-shirt waiting for her, as well as other prizes awarded for various areas of the program.

She has just entered a new cycling class. The first 12 to sign up got a t-shirt.

Did you get one? “Of course!� she grinned.

We see ads for weight loss and programs on TV, but meeting someone first hand, and seeing the results is truly rewarding. As hard as Kristy has worked to achieve her results, she is still quick to attribute her success to others - “I have been amazed at my abilities to do so many other things due to my weight loss and exercising increased stamina, energy, etc. I have a younger sister, Robin, who has always been extremely active, has worked at various gyms, and has done personal training. I could never understand how she enjoyed it so much until now. “There’s no way I could ever thank all the exercise class instructors, basically the majority of the Y staff for all the support, motivation and encouragement that they have given me to get me to the point that I am now.�

So now, it’s a new year, and a new you, Kristy, what are your plans for this year? “I want to lose maybe 20 more pounds and keep on doing exactly what I am doing!�

Apt. 203, operating a 1996 Cadillac, backed into a 2005 Honda operated by Barbara Haynes Ross, 210 Cleveland Ave., Apt. 9A, in the parking lot of 1033 Shelby Rd. Property damages were estimated at $1700.

JAN. 14: Officer G. L. McKinney said Felicia Downs of Shelby, operating a 2001 BMW said her car was struck from behind by a 2001 Honda operated by Emily Madison, 1005 Joanne Ct. The accident happened on the US 74 By-pass with slight damage to both vehicles.

JAN. 14: Officer R. S. Davis said vehicles operated by Kevin McLendon, Mount Holly, and Allison Simmons, 134 Putnam Lake Rd., were involved in a collision on Mountaineer Drive.

Property damages were estimated at $1200.

JAN. 17: Officer Jason L. Dee said Robbie Helms of Cherryville was traveling east on Highway 74 to I-85 northbound and his car hydroplaned due to unsafe tires and struck several trees on the exit ramp road. Property damages were listed at $3,000.

JAN. 17: Officer Jason L. Dee said Walter McCain of Charlotte, operating a 1999 VW, was driving west on Highway 74 and the vehicle hydroplaned in the westbound lanes of US 74 striking the center guardrail.

Property damages were estimated at $7500 to the vehicle and $2,000 damage to the guardrail.

JAN. 17: Officer Jason L. Dee said James Ernest Leak, Shelby, was driving his 1994 Saturn east at Oak Grove Road.

The vehicle hydroplaned due to speed and hit the guardrail in the median of US 74 coming to rest on the westbound side of US 74. Property damages were estimated at $1500 to the

guardrail and $3500 to the vehicle.

JAN. 17: Officer J.D. Buff said a driver left the scene after rear-ending a 2009 Mazda operated by Lashanda Ellington, 1714 Kings Row Dr. Ellington was waiting to make a left turn onto Kings Mountain Boulevard from US 74. KM Rescue transported Ellington to Cleveland Regional Medical Center for treatment.

JAN. 17: Officer Bryan McGinnis said vehicles operated by Norma Simpson of Blacksburg, SC and Darrell Burris, 405 Waco Rd, Apt A, were stopped for a red light on NC 161 at King Street. Simpson said when she started to pull off her 1991 Ford struck the 1996 Lexis doing slight damage.

JAN. 17: Officer Bryan McGinnis said a 2002 Lincoln operated by Rebecca Falls Scism, 108 Country Club Rd, backed into a parked BMW owned by Robert Miller of Shelby. The accident happened at 111 Cash Rd. Property damages were minor.

JAN. 17: A 1994 Ford operated by Jody Roberts III of Ellenboro struck a 2003 Jeep operated by Maggie Souders of Shelby on I-85 as traffic slowed due to a wreck. Property damages were estimated at $3,000.

JAN. 18: Officer D.K. Davis said that a 1999 Chevy operated

by Daniel Capps, 207 S. Gaston St., bumped a 2000 Lincoln operated by Bettina Oates, 119 N. City Street. The accident happened on Gaston Street as Capps noticed his brake lights go out.

JAN. 18: Officer K. L. Putnam said that Jada Safley of Gastonia reported that her foot came off the brakes of her 2002 Honda and the vehicle struck a 2010 Honda operated by Joshua Whetstine, 498 Bridges Dr.

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BRIEFS

GROVER TDA MEETING – The Town of Grover Tourism Development Authority (TDA) will meet Friday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Inn of the Patriots.

VALENTINE QUEEN PAGEANT – The Miss Gastonia Scholarship Association will sponsor the Miss Valentine Queen Pageant on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 2:30 p.m. at the herryville Community Building, 106 South Jacob St., Cherryville.

Girls ages 0-19 who live in Gaston, Cleveland and Lincoln counties are eligible to participate. The competition includes beauty and photogenic categories. All contestants receive a tiara and qualify to enter this year’s Little Miss Gastonia Pageant.

Proceeds benefit the Miss Gastonia scholarship fund. For information and to receive an application, call (704) 827-7277 or visit

www.missgastoniapageant.c om. The deadline to enter is Feb. 5.

GOURD, BASKETRY AND WOOD SHOW – Southern Arts Society, Inc. (SASI) is planning a gourd, basketry and wood show for the month of February. They are looking for artists and fine craftsmen to fill up the depot with beautiful items to sell and exhibit during this event.

The aim is to build appreciation for these fine crafts and offer exposure in the gallery setting for interested artists.

There is no entry fee, but SASI will retain a 30% commission on all items sold.

For more information or to be put on the list of exhibitors, please contact Beth Caveny at bcaveny@hotmail.com. Please but “Gourd Show� in the subject line.

Phone Beth at 704-7398616.

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES – Mauney Memorial Library will be offering free computer classes to anyone interested in learning more about computing. The schedule is: Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Email Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Intro to Internet Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Intro to Computers Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Resume Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Ipads Tuesday, Mar. 5, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Ereaders Thursday, Mar. 7, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Intro to Internet Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Email Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Intro to Computers Thursday, Mar. 21, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Ipads Tuesday, Apr. 9, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Intro to Internet

SHEPPARD: killed in welding explosion From page 1A years in the Love Valley community of Kings Mountain. He was an avid fisherman, loved

cutting grass, working in his shop and enjoying family and friends.

Complete funeral arrangements are in today’s Herald on page 2-A.

CCAS: to meet at GWU Jan. 26 From page 1A astrophotography displays and contest, swap tables, prize drawings, fellowship with amateur and professional astronomers from the region, and a chance to find out about local events and facilities.

There will be solar observing, weather permitting.

Speakers include Dr. Ray Jayawardhanna–Strange New Worlds: The Search for Alien Planets and Life Beyond Our Solar System.

Tom English, MS–Documenting the New Astronomy.

Brad Panovich, Chief

Meteorologist WCNC-TV NBC, Charlotte–Meteorology Related to Astronomy.

Hap Griffin–construction and images of the MacHunter Observing Facility and the Imaging Infinity Observatory; and Joe Heafner, MS. This year’s gathering will again feature an astrophotography and astronomical art contest. Entries may be film, digital, or drawing and awards will be given in several categories.

Anyone with an interest in astronomy is welcome to attend all or part of this annual meeting. Beginners of all ages are especially urged

to come and ask questions of more experienced amateurs.

This meeting has always been an informal exchange between old regional friends from astronomy clubs from the Piedmont, NC and beyond.

Admission is free. Contact Don Brooks for more information, baobservatory @gmail.com; 704-6221566.

The CCAS holds monthly club meetings at the Williams Observatory at Gardner-Webb University on the 4th Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Visit http://www.ccastro.org.

happened at the intersection of Kings Mountain Boulevard and Shelby Road. Property damages were estimated at $3,000.

JAN. 18: Officer B. L. Wilkinson said that a 2007 Toyota operated by Daniel Gamez of Flat Rock slid on an iced bridge and his vehicle left the road and hit the bridge rail.

EMS transported occupants of the car to Gaston Memorial Hospital for treatment. Property

damages were estimated at $7,000.

JAN. 20: Officer K. L. Putnam said that William Curtis Bolin, of Gastonia, operating a 1997 Toyota, was turning out of the parking lot of Subway on York Road and hit a 2000 Chrysler operated by Shelbie Kay Peek, 1155 Rollingbrook Court. Property damages were estimated at $1300.

POLICE From page 5A The accident happened on Margrace Road. Property damages were estimated at $2,000.

JAN. 18: Officer P.W. Alexander cited Ashley Jamison of Gastonia with driving while license revoked and unsafe movement after the 2007 Nissan she was driving struck a 2001 Jeep operated by Jonathan Frady of Shelby. The accident

Want to wow your Valentine with a sweet treat?

Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Intro to Computers Call 704-739-2371 option 3 to reserve your place.

2013 GCCSA SPRING SPORTS – The GCCSA is accepting registrations for the Spring Recreation season. The GCCSA recreation league is open to boys and girls age 4 – 18 (Players must be four years old by 8/01/08). Registration can be completed online by visiting www.gccsasoccer.com, click on the registration link and follow the prompts or registration can be completed by downloading the registration form online and mailing in.

Registration for the

league is $50 and the deadline to register is January 28.

Practices will begin Feb 11th and the season runs through May 5th.

The GCCSA is also seeking persons interested in being volunteer coaches.

Those interested in coaching should contact Bradley Morrison our DOC via email at bmorrison@gccsasoccer.co m.

The GCCSA is a member of North Carolina Youth Soccer Association (NCYSA) and US Youth Soccer Association. The GCCSA offers recreation, Academy, Challenge and Classic soccer and has been serving the area since 1986.

For more information visit the website www.gcc-

sasoccer.com or call 704482-4885.

NEW BUSINESS – The following Kings Mountain area corporations registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State Jan. 1-14: CI Kings Mountain LLC, 615 Broadview Drive.

Jerry Camp Hauling Inc., 845 Stoney Point Road.

Jimmy Camp Hauling, 845 Stoney Point Road.

Logeman Inc., David A. Logeman, 800 Manor Dr. Truck Oasis LLC, Clyde Crouse Kerns, 703 S. Battleground Drive.

LISPCOMB: attends Presidential Inauguration From page 1A

The North Carolina Party at Fort Myers in Virginia was expected to be a highlight of the trip for Cleveland County attendees. Lipscomb said that some of her family planned to attend the festivities. She has three sons, Darren and Dwayne Ross and Michael Warrick, all of Maryland. Her five grandchildren, Dwayne Jr., a high school junior, Shaylla, a high school sophomore, Layla, a first grader, all of Maryland, and Darren Jr., a high school senior, and Kailyn, 6, of Atlanta, Ga. She is active in First Baptist Church of Earl where she is chair of the senior ministry and on the financial committee. She is chair of the Political Action Committee of the Cleveland County NAAP, active in political awareness for Ebenezer Baptist Association, and lead advocacy coordinator for District 10 of the American Cancer Society.

While in Maryland Lipscomb visited Paramount Baptist Church where she had been a member over 30 years. “The cold weather expected for the inauguration won’t detract me in any way,’’ said Brenda, “I’m dressing in layers.�

in D.C. this week for the inauguration, which attracted tens of thousands but not the crowds that witnessed Obama’s first inauguration in 2009.

This year’s inauguration on Monday at 11 a.m. coincided with the federal holiday honoring the late slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Our Faith in America’s Future� was the theme and commemorated the United States’ perseverance and unity, and marked the sesquicentennial year of the placement of the Statue of Freedom atop the new Capitol Dome in 1863. When the Civil War threatened to bring construction to the dome to a halt, workers pressed onward, even without pay, until Congress approved additional funds to complete the dome that would become a symbol of unity and democracy to the entire world. The President took the oath at the West Front of the US Capitol using Dr. King’s Bible and Abraham Lincoln’s Bible as crowds watched from big screens set up on the National Mall.

PHOTO CONTEST: depicts ‘Faith’ From page 1A “Polkville Cross� were among the “Faith� exhibitions.

The contest was sponsored by the City of Kings Mountain, City Attorney Mickey Corry, the NAACP and the Kings Mountain Herald.

The photography exhibit is on display in the lobby of city hall and will also be on display at the Patrick Center in February to highlight Black History Month. “We appreciate all the folks who took part in this exhibit on the theme of “Faith,’’ said Ellis Noell, the city’s Director of Special Events. He said the late King spoke numerous words of inspiration on “Faith� and those participating in the contest developed the theme very well in their paintings and drawings.

The top photography exhibits in Monday night’s photography contest celebrating the life of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are as follows The Mayor’s Choice Award –‘’ Faith to Finish the Race� and the first place award, “In the Hands of Children� (pictured above), along with the second place award (pictured on page 1 of this edition) went to Ellen Devenny. The third place award went to Starr Dove for “To sit together at the table of Brotherhood.� (pictured below) Photos by Ellis Noell

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BREAKFAST: attendees inspired by King From page 1A that “the man of color in the White House� is being inaugurated as the 44th president on the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday. A church bulletin prepared by the host Christian Education Committee featured a color photograph of Barack Hussein Obama II, the 44th president at the 57th Presidential Inauguration.

Rev. Joann McGill presided and other participants on the program were Gale Hunter, who gave the invocation; Esther Campbell, Ina Hager, Rev. Donald Campbell, Pastor Sylvia Perry who introduced the speaker, Phil Hager, and former pastor Rev. Stellie Jackson who organized the local King celebration and breakfast 16 years ago at Bynum’s Chapel.

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“Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a special time in the nation’s history for us to come together and honor and remember his vision,’’ said Mayor Rick Murphrey who brought greetings from the city of Kings Mountain. He added, “As we remember his service let us rededicate our commitment, Kings Mountain is blessed with caring people.�

Rev. Sylvia Perry, pastor of Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church, Mayor Rick Murphrey, Dr. and Mrs. George McNeely, Rev. Stellie Jackson, and Phil Hager were among speakers at Monday morning’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration/remembrance breakfast at Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church in Kings Mountain.

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SPORTS Kings Mountain YMCA youth basketball results: 5-6 Coed Heat 24, Tigers 14 Scores - Josiah Guyton 8, Julian Diaz 14.

Heat 28, 49ers 24 Scorers - Brayden Patrick 10, Ethan Carroll 12 7-8 Boys Heat 17, Tigers 15 Scorers - Nic Cole 7, Tykel Smith 12.

7-9 Girls Shooting Stars 22, Showmars 17 Scorers - Kaylee Carroll 8, Katherine Robinson 10.

9-10 Boys Tar Heels 25, Mountaineers 15 Scorers - Weston Hughes 14, Trey Crawford 4.

10-12 girls Carolina Crushers 20, Jammin’ J’s Pizza 18 Scorers - Abbie Harris 6, Anna Warlick 2.

Her-ricanes 24, Kangaroos 21 Scorers - Sarah Drennan 10, Cassie Melton 6.

11-12 Boys Wolfpack 37, Tar Heels 24 Scorers - DJ Bagwell 12, Rasheem Hughes 11.

Super Sonics 38, Bulldogs 12 Scorers - Luke Hyde 6, David Bell 4.

13-15 Boys Bobcats 45, Volunteers 43 Scorers - Zac Funderburke 13, Austin Gunter 14 Tar Heels 47, Bobcats 45 Scorers - Nick Matola 14, Robert Baker 11.

Warriors 42, Hornets 36 Scorers - Will Wilson 22, Kasey Church 8 5-6 Coed Heat 34, Tigers 14 Scorers - LJ Roberts 10, Tucker Robinette 6.

7-8 Boys Tigers 20, Heat 14 Scorers - Todj Hunt 4, Nic Cole 6.

7-9 Girls Dream 28, Shooting Stars 21 Scoerrs - Alayna Patrick 10, Kendall Leonhardt 4.

9-10 Boys Tar Heels 23, Mountaineers 18 Scorers - Weston Hughes 15, Trey Crawford 10 Mountaineers 27, Sonics 20 Scorers - Jaxson Bolin 8, Devin Pressley 4.

10-12 Girls Carolina Crushers 14, Dover YMCA 22 Scorers - Anna Warlick 6, Kendrenna Lee 2 11-12 Boys Tar Heels 31, Super Sonics 27 Scorers - Johnathan Rikard 7, Belton Pressley 9.

Wolfpack 40, Bulldogs 15 Scorers - Alex Goff 12, David Bell 9.

13-15 Boys Hornets 44, Tar Heels 38 Scorers - Matthew Absher 11, Jared Belcher 14 Volunteers 55, Hornets 51 Scorers - Dalton Cash 14, Alex Gunter 23, Kasey Church 23 Warriors 46, Bobcats 45 Scorers - Jordan Moore 12, Landry Crawford 15.

16-18 Boys Scorers - Dontarius Simmons 16, Tyrece Crawford 12.

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LeeAsia Rhodes (23)of Kings Mountain Middle shoots a runner in win over previously unbeaten East Lincoln last week at KMMS.

Lady Patriots go 2-0 with win over Falcons Kings Mountain Middle School’s girls improved to 2-0 in the Tri-County Conference Tuesday at home with a 36-21 victory over previously unbeaten East Lincoln.

East Lincoln brought a 4-0 overall record to the KM gym and was even with the Patriots at 8-8 after one period.

East Lincoln never had a lead after that, though, as the Lady Patriots turned up the defensive pressure in the second period and held the Lady Falcons scoreless while building a 15-8 lead at intermission.

The KM ladies continue to play strong defense with Tatiyana Phillips and Tamara Adams leading the way.

Kings Mountain carried a 27-16 lead into the fourth quarter and used mass substitutions to wear East Lincoln down.

Jessica McClure led the KM scoring with 12 points. LeeAsia Rhodes scored eight, Adams five, Phillips four and Tamia Ellis four.

Gretchen Boyles (31) leads fast break for KMMS in win over East Lincoln.

Kings Mountain High’s basketball teams ended the first round of Big South 3A Conference play Friday with a double loss at Forestview.

Both Mountaineer teams stayed with the Jaguars most of the way, but the girls saw the Lady Jaguars end the game with a 10-0 run to win 57-45; and the Forestview boys pulled even with KM in the conference standings with a 71-62 win.

Kings Mountain begins second round play Friday night at South Point with both the boys and girls needing a win to stay in the running for a playoff berth.

The Mountaineers carry a 3-3 conference and 7-10 overall record into the game and are in a fight with Forestview and Crest for the third and fourth playoff berths. Ashbrook currently leads the league, followed closely by Hunter Huss.

Kings Mountain used a pressure defense to get back in the game and pulled to within two points (47-45) before a couple of turnovers led to two Forestview baskets and forced KM into a fouling situation.

“It was another good effort by our girls,” said Coach Mike Harris. “They are starting to earn some respect around the league. We have been in every game with the exception of the Berry Academy game. We are playing teams that in past years have been beating up on KM by 30 to 40 points, and in some cases more. We are not that far away from being a very good team. We just need to finish one of these big games with a win.”

Bre Armstrong led Forestview with 16 points and 23 rebounds. Lauren Smith added 11 points and Kaitlyn Taylor 10.

After a big start, the KM girls have dropped their last four games to fall to 1-5 in the conference. In their conference opener December 14 at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium, the KM ladies built a 22-point lead but saw their leading scorer and rebounder Monique Petty suffer an injury that put her out of the game, and South Point came back to win.

Petty is back and played a great all-around game Friday night at Forestview with a game-high 18 points and 18 rebounds. Taquisha Smith added 11 points and six staels.

The Mountaineers trailed by just 17-14 after the first period but too many turnovers and missed shots in the second quarter allowed the Lady Jaguars to build a 31-16 halftime lead.

Balanced scoring was the key for the Forestview men, who evened their conference record at 3-3. T.J. Fair scored 16 points, Pierce Guffey 14, Chris McClure 13 and DeVante Mackins 11.

Chad Sanders and James Tillman led the Mountaineers with 17 points each.

Solomon Hawkins added 11.

The loss broke a twogame winning streak by the Mountaineers, who had scored impressive wins over North Gaston and Crest in their last two conference games.

GIRLS GAME Km (45) - Petty 18, Smith 11, Chapman 6, Hutchens 5, Wade 5.

Fv - Armstrong 16, Lauren Smith 11, Taylor 10, McCaskill 9 Leah Smith 8, Harris 2, Craig 1.

KMMS boys beat West Lincoln 60-20

Kings Mountain’s Quante Williams pressures the East Lincoln offense in last week’s game at Patriots’ gym.

Kings Mountain Middle School’s boys basketball team opened its season last week with a loss to Shelby over West Lincoln.

The Patriots fell to Shelby 39-26 in a non-division game. Quante Williams led the scoring with 11 points. Kavin Mosley scored seven, Cooper Short four and Darren Burns and Trevon Wilson two each.

Jake Merchant led the rebounding with nine.

The Patriots jumped out to a 15-7 first quarter lead

and never looked back in beating East Lincoln 60-20.

Williams led the scoring with 17 points and Madisyn Bolin and Mosely scored 10 each. Merchant added six, Brian Lysek five, Jadien Adams four, Zeldon Roberts and Cooper Short three each, and Johnathan Medlin two.

Kings Mountain played a smothering half court trapping defense. The Patriots limited West Lincoln to just three points in the second half.

Toney, Brock, White, two teams winners in Big South title meet Kings Mountain’s Austin Toney won two individual titles and Riley Brock and Alyssa White won one each in the annual Big South 3A Conference swim meet Friday night at KM’s Neisler Natatorium.

In addition, Toney and Brock swam on two winning Mountaineer relay teams.

The Forestview girls and Ashbrook boys won the team titles. The Lady Jaguars won with 332 points, followed by South Point 276, KM 182, Ashbrook 174, Hunter Huss 103, Crest 54 and North Gaston four. The Ashbrook boys edged KM 269-246 for the team championship. Forestivew was third at 240, followed by South Point 217, Crest 108 and Huss 70.

Toney won the 200 yard individual medley in 2:14.01 and the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:04.59.

Brock won the 50-yard freestyle in 23.81.

Toney and Brock joined Ethan Anderson and Timmy Ausburn to win the 200 yard medley relay in 1:51.88. Toney, Brock, Anderson and Devin Heath won the 200-yard free relay in 1:38.15.

White won the 50-yard freestyle in 26.89.

White teamed with Bethany Wilson, Baylee Stroupe and Kimberlee Farris to finish second in the 200-yard freestyle relay.

Brock finished second in the 100-yard freestyle.

Kings Mountain’s Austin Toney won two individual events in last week’s Big South 3A Conference championship meet at KM’s Neisler Natatorium.

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Second place swimmers

KMHS swim champs

Kings Mountain’s Alyssa White won the 50-yard freestyle in last week’s Big South 3A swim meet at Neisler Natatorium.

KMHS wrestlers pin Jaguars in BSC match Kings Mountain High’s wrestlers defeated Forestview 48-20 in a Big South 3A match Friday night at Parker Gym. 106 - Zach Melton (KM) p. Karol Rodriguez 0:49; 113 - Cameron Sarvis (KM) forfeit; 120 - Conrad Pogorzelski (F) maj. Dec. Quay Smith 8-0; 126 - Will Farquharson (F) d. Marquise Camp 18-11; 132 - Chris Bess (F) d. Taylor Smith 96; 138 - Alex Austin (KM) p.

Kolby Adams 3:31; 145 Dreshawn McFadden (F) maj. Dec. Collen Queen 179; 152 - Elijah Whitaker (KM) forfeit; 160 - Markel Hemphill (KM) forfreit; 170 - Jonathan Clark (KM) p.

Jason King 5:56; 182 Austin Champion (KM) p.

Kris Boroughs 4:22; 195 Jacob Miller (KM) d. Garrett Oaks 7-3; 220 - Mason Fleisher (KM) d. Tanner Baldacci 4-1; 285 - Tate Payne (F) p. Kaleb Brown 1:46.

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KMHS tennis tryouts to begin on February 13 Kings Mountain High men’s tennis tryouts will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 4 p.m at the KMHS tennis court.

Prior to practice, each

participant is required to have a physical on file. Students or parents with questions should contact Coach Rick Henderson at 704-4608066.

Kings Mountain High spring sports schedules Kings Mountain High School spring sports schedules: SOFTBALL FEBRUARY 16 - at Freedom scrimmage (11:15, 12:30, 1:45); 23 - KMHS scrimmage (TBD); 27 - South Caldwell, 5 p.m.

MARCH 1 - Bessemer City, 5p.m.; 5 - Burns, 5 p.m.; 6 - at Bessemer City, 5 p.m.; 8 Chase, 5 p.m.; 12 - at Burns, 5 p.m.; 13 - Bandys, 5 p.m.; 19 - at Hunter Huss, 6 p.m.; 22 - Ashbrook, 6 p.m.; 26 at North Gaston, 6 p.m.; 28 Crest, 6 p.m.

APRIL 9 - Forestview, 6 p.m.; 10 - at Lincolnton, 6 p.m.; 12 at South Point, 6 p.m.; 19 Huss, 6 p.m.; 23 - at Ashbrook, 6 p.m.; 26 - North Gaston, 6 p.m.; 30 - Crest, 6 p.m.

MAY 3 - at Forestview, 6 p.m.; 7 - South Point, 6 p.m.; 10 State first round (TBD); 14 Second round (TBD); 17 Third round (TBD); 21 Western Regional (TBD).

BASEBALL FEBRUARY 16 - Clover (scrimmage), 11 a.m.; 23 - at Chase (scrimmage), 11 a.m.; 27 East Rutherford, 4 p.m. JV, 6:30 V; 28 - at Burns, 4:30, 6:30.

MARCH 6, Burns, 4:30, 6:30; 12 South Point, 7 p.m. (JV at South Point); 15 - at Shelby, 4:30, 7 p.m.; 19 - at Hunter Huss, 4:30, 7; 22 - Ashbrook, 4:30, 7; 26 - at North Gaston, 4:30, 7; 28 - Crest, 4:30, 7/ APRIL - Easter Tournament at Shelby (TBA); 9 Forestview, 4:30, 7; 12 - at South Point, 7 (JV at KM); 16 - Shelby, 4:30, 7; 18 - at East Rutherford, 4:30, 7; 19 Hunter Huss, 4:30, 7; 23 - at Ashbrook, 4:30, 7; 26 North Gaston, 4:30, 7; 30 - at Crest, 4:30, 7.

MAY 3 - at Forestview, 4:30, 7.

WOMEN’S SOCCER FEBRUARY 23 - at AC Reynolds Jamboree (TBA); 27 - Chase, 6 p.m. varsity only.

MARCH 4 - at Gazette Cup Tournament at Ashbrook, TBA; 11 - South Point, JV 5, V 6:30; 12 - Burns, 5:30, 7; 16 - vs. R-S Central at Burns Showcase, 2:30; 18 - at Huss 5, 6:30; 20 - Ashbrook, 5, 6:30; 25 - at North Gaston, 6 p.m. (varsity only); 27 Crest, 5, 6:30.

APRIL 6 - Fred. T. Foard, 2 p.m., varsity only; 10 - at Forestview, 5, 6:30; 11 - at South Point, 5, 6:30; 15 Shelby, 5, 6:30; 17 - Huss, 5, 6:30; 22 - at Ashbrook, 5, 6:30; 24 - North Gaston, 6 p.m. (varsity only); 25 - at Chase, 6 p.m. (varsity only).

29 - AT Crest, 5, 6:30.

MAY 1 - Forestview, 5, 6:30.

MENS TENNIS FEBRUARY 27 - at Lincolnton.

MARCH 5 - at North Gaston; 6 - at Burns; 7 - at Crest; 11 - R-S Central; 12 - at Forestview; 13 - Lincolnton; 19 Forestview; 21 - South Point; 26 - Shelby; 28 - at Huss.

APRIL 9 - Ashbrook; 11 - at North Gaston (Biggerstaff Park); 16 - Crest; 18 - at Forestview. 24-25 - Big South Tournament at Forest view (hosted by Hunter Huss). *All regular season matches 4 p.m.

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Teachers earn National Board certification Two Cleveland County teachers are among hundreds in the state who achieved certification recently by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

Ronda C. Champion of Crest High and Virginia A. Harrill of Union Elementary are among 636 in the state and 4,980 in the country earning National Board certification during 2012. Also, 17 local educators were renewed as NB certified. More than 200 teachers, counselors and media specialists in Cleveland County Schools – some 18 percent of those eligible - have earned this most prestigious credential in the teaching profession.

Nationally, 102,237 teachers are NB certified including 19,799 in North Carolina – the most of any state.

N.C. teachers who earn National Board certification receive continuing education credits and a salary supplement that is good for the 10year life of the initial certification.

North Carolina supports teachers pursuing National Board Certification by providing low-interest loans to pay the $2,500 assessment fee and three paid release days from normal teacher responsibilities to develop their portfolios.

Teachers achieve certification through a rigorous performance-based assessment that typically takes

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The renewed NB Certified educators are as follows: Bethware–Vicki D. Lee; Grover–Joy W. Ellis, retired, and Lori Evatt; Kings Mountain High–Kamie Champion; North Elementary–Julie R. Turner; Crest High-Amy Bowman and Melba Chandler; Crest Middle–Sheila

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Government

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. at The Clock in Shelby

KINGS MOUNTAIN CITY COUNCIL - meets last Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Kings Mountain City Hall, 101 W. Gold St.

Hospice

CLEVELAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S Satellite Office opens – Meet Sheriff Alan Norman and share concerns every third Thursday in the month from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Kings Mountain City Hall.

“REFLECTIONS� Sharing Group – This grief-sharing group meets for six weeks.

No cost and open to anyone who has lost a loved one.

If you plan to attend one of our groups, please make every effort to attend all six sessions.

Please RSVP to 704-487-4677 ext.

166 if you plan to attend.

Tuesday Mornings: January 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 2013 11:30am – 1:00pm Monday Evenings: January 14,

Club Meetings

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CLEVELAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. in the commissioners’ chambers, second floor, County Administration Building, 311 East Marion Street, Shelby.

KINGS MOUNTAIN ROTARY CLUB - Every Thursday, noon, at the Kings Mountain Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King St. SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY – Meets every first Thursday of the month at the KM Art Center (Old Depot), 301 N. Piedmont Ave. Social time is at 6:30 p.m. and the program is at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome.

KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMAN’S CLUB – Meets the 4th Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club, East Mountain Street.

EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMAN’S CLUB– Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain’s Woman’s Club, East Mountain Street.

MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP – Meets every fourth Thursday of every month at Central United Methodist Church.

IN COUNTRY VIETNAM VETERANS breakfast group – Meets the 2nd Monday of every month, 9 a.m., at Mountain View Restaurant in Kings Mountain. Contact Steve Brown at 704739-2725 for more information.

KM KIWANIS CLUB – Meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for dinner in the Community Room (lower level) at the Mauney Memorial Library, South Piedmont Ave. KM LIONS CLUB– Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Linwood Restaurant, 805 Cleveland Ave

Senior Center RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE – Friday, Jan. 25, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

BUTTER BEAN AUCTION – Wednesday, Jan. 30, 10:30 a.m. in nutrition site.

TAX ASSISTANCE – By appt. Feb. 1, 8, and 15 from 9:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Offered by AARP Volunteers. Call 704734-0447 to make appt.

COMMODITY REGISTRATION – Feb. 6, 7, and 8 from 9-11 a.m.

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Kings Mountain Historical Museum is OPEN Tuesday - Saturday, 10am – 4pm, and Sunday, 1pm -4pm. The cost of admission is free, however donations are appreciated. All donations go towards supporting the museum’s mission of informing the public of the history of the City of Kings Mountain and surrounding areas by preserving and exhibiting the 19th and early 20th century collection

Library All events, unless other wise listed will be at the Mauney Memorial Library, 100 South Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain.

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES @ MAUNEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Email Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Intro to Internet Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Intro to Computers Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Resume Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Ipads Tuesday, Mar. 5, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Ereaders Thursday, Mar. 7, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Intro to Internet Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Email Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Intro to Computers Thursday,Mar. 21, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Ipads Tuesday, Apr. 9, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Intro to Internet Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2013, 3:30-5:00, Intro to Computers Call 704-739-2371 option 3 to reserve your place.

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME – Tuesdays, 10 a.m., 3-5 years old, and Thursdays, 10 a.m., 2 years and under, at Mauney Memorial Library, in the Community Room. Call 704-739-2371 and choose option 2 for more information.

MOVIE NIGHT - Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 7 pm in the Community Room: Citizen King, a PBS documentary about Martin Luther King.

TRAVELERS CLUB – Saturday, Jan. 26, noon. The first meeting of the Travelers Club, a book club that will look at classic travels narratives, share travel stories and sample food from around the world.

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Gaston College FREE SMALL BUSINESS CLASSES START IN JANUARY, 2013 Gaston College is offering a series of free Small Business Classes to teach the aspiring entrepreneur or seasoned small business owner how to run a small business more efficiently. The 16 sessions will be offered January – May 2013 at the Lincoln Campus, Lincolnton or Kimbrell Campus, Belmont. The classes to be offered in January are: SO YOU THINK YOU HAVE A GREAT IDEA, NOW WHAT? - on Thursday, Jan. 24, 6:30 – 9 p.m., Classroom Building, Room 114B, Kimbrell Campus. This seminar is designed to assist individuals who have a new and unique idea for a product which the inventor wants to bring to market.

PROFIT IS NOT A FOUR LETTER WORD - on Monday, Jan. 28, 6:30 – 9 p.m., Room 125, Lincoln Campus and Thursday, January 31, 6:30-9 p.m., Classroom Building, Room 114B, Kimbrell Campus. This seminar is designed to help you understand the relationship between pricing, costs, and profits. Lecture and interactive exercises will expose you to areas that need consideration when pricing your products and/or services.

NOTARY PUBLIC TRAINING – The Notary Training course is required to obtain a commission as a Notary Public in North Carolina or as a refresher course. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required for this course a minimum of five business days prior to the class start date.

Chris Sanchez, nominee for “Rock Band of the Year� (2012) as well as “Best Folk Artist�(2012) at the Charlotte Music Awards society, will be playing at the Owl’s Eye Winery in Shelby on Friday, Feb. 1 from 7 – 9 p.m.

Living Healthy with Diabetes – 6week program Feb. 5 – March 12. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. This workshop is sponsored by the Centralina Area Agency on Aging and is designed to help you take control of your chronic health condition.

For more information, or to sign up for programs call the Kiser Senior Center, 704-729-6465.

FATHER-DAUGHTER VALENTINE’S DAY GALA – Saturday Feb. 9, 6 – 8 p.m. will be held at the Patrick Senior Center. Plans include dinner, dance and lots of fun. The gala is sponsored by Created to Praise Dance Academy. Cost is $30 per father/daughter and $8 for each additional daughter(s). Tickets can be purchased at the Patrick Center Monday-Friday and Created to Praise Dance Academy, 144 W. Mountain St., Mondays, 5:30 -7:30 p.m. A part of the proceeds will be donated to the Patrick Center in loving memory of Annie Lee Mitchem.

Kings Mountain 15th Annual “CHAMBER BUSINESS SHOWCASE� – Feb. 19 - March 15. This year’s theme is “The Business of Art.�

Kickoff will be Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. with lots of fun, food, music, award presentation and door prizes.

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Special Events The Miss Gastonia Scholarship Association will sponsor the Miss Valentine Queen Pageant on Sunday, February 10 at 2:30 p.m. at the Cherryville Community Building, 106 South Jacob St., Cherryville.

Girls ages 0-19 who live in Gaston, Cleveland and Lincoln counties are eligible to participate. The competition includes beauty and photogenic categories. All contestants receive a tiara and qualify to enter this year’s Little Miss Gastonia Pageant.

Proceeds benefit the Miss Gastonia scholarship fund. For information and to receive an application, call (704)

Every Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, 7 p.m., Kings Mountain National Guard Armory, 300 Phifer Road. Instructor is Jennifer Stacey.

How to Contact Us To have your events listed on the Go Page, contact the Herald by coming by our office at 700 East Gold Street, by calling us at 704-739-7496, or by email at beth.kmherald@gmail.com. The deadline for receiving items is 5 p.m. Monday.

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Fifth Grade Career Fair March 13

Katie Bridges Student Marshal at UNCC commencement

Cleveland County elementary counselors are in the process of planning the Fifth Grade Career Fair Wednesday, March 13 from 8:45 am until 12:15 pm in the Bost Gym, Gardner-Webb University.

This fair is going to be an exciting event because it exposes the students to many different kinds of jobs and career

Katie Elizabeth Bridges, daughter of Kevin and Trudy Bridges of Kings Mountain, was a Student Marshal at the December commencement ceremony at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Dec. 15, 2012 at Dale F. Halton Arena.

The honor of being a Student Marshal goes to juniors who have the highest cumulative grade point averages among those enrolled full time during the fall and spring semesters. She was also named to the Chancellor’s List for the fall semester. In order to be eligible for the Chancellor’s List, one must have a 3.8 grade point average.

Katie is the granddaughter of Bobby Bridges and James and Margaret Childers, all of Kings Mountain and the late Barbara Bridges.

alternatives. The fair also gives the counselors an opportunity to help students understand the connection between school and the world of work.

It allows an avenue to promote good work habits such as finishing assignments, having good attendance and being punctual. The counselors also wish to enhance the student’s people

skills and encourage interaction between them and the presenters.

If you cannot participate or need more information please contact: Sherri Weeks, Kings Mountain Intermediate School, 704-476-8366, or sdweeks@clevelandcountyschools.org

Preschool screening March 18-22 Cleveland County Schools Preschool screening for the 2013-14 preschool classes will be March 18-22. No make-up screening will be offered. (Escuelas del condado de Cleveland Evaluaciones Para las clases de preescolar 2013-14 Se illevarana cabo del: 18-22 de Marzo de 2013. No se ofreceran otros dias para hacer las evaluaciones.)

The location is the Office of School Readiness, 124 S. Post Road, Shelby, NC (beside the Food Lion across from

CCC) (Lugar De La Cita: Office of School Readiness, 124 S. Post Rd., Shelby, NC, Al lado del supermercado Food Lion, al frente del CCC) Children who live in Cleveland County and will be 4 years old by Aug. 31, 2013 will be screened. (Ninos y Ninas que viven en el condado de Cleveland y cumpliran 4 anos antes del 31 de agosto de 2013) For more information or to schedule a screening appointment, please call

704-476-8064 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. No appointments will be made after March 8, 2013.

Screening provided by appointment only. (Para mas information o hacer una para la evaluacion llmar al 704-4768385 entre las 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. No se haran citas despues del 9 de marzo de 2013) Spanish-speaking instructors will be on hand to assist in the screening process.

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Grace Christian Academy A/AB Honor Rolls announced Elementary A Honor Roll – Elijah Adams, Mandy Breakfield, Abby Canipe, Kaitlyn Canipe, Sunny Chapman, Titus Clark, Brianna Dover, Halie Etters.

Alex Franklin, Mikaylah Griffin, Kayleigh Hamrick, Aleena Hines, Kyle Johnson,

Laney Johnsonbaugh, Sarah Keener, Aliyah Ledford, Julian McCallum, Noah McCurry, Rebekah Melvin, Rachel Morgan, Hannah Nenonen, Jordan Patterson, Emma Kate Proctor, Lilly Renn, Sailor Shriner, Payton Sparrow, Emma Still, Cassie

Summers, Hayden Whetstine, Samantha Whetstine Elementary AB Honor Roll – Trey Brafford, Hannah Clark, Christopher Clary, Kyndal Conrad, JJ Dixon, Wesley Etters, Elaina Grayson, Abbi Heafner,

Emma Huntsinger, Parker McSwain, Owen Patterson, Kaleb Peterson, Zack Price, Robert Reever, Shephard Webster, Jacob Whetstine, Caleb Woodard, James Woodard, Samuel Woodard Secondary School A Honor Roll – Caleb Clary,

Colton Franklin, Chad Gunter, Jacob Keener, Courtney Neal, Victoria Reid, Gracie Renn, Isabelle Renn, Kaitlyn Still, Sumer Rhom, Canaan Sullens, Jessica Terry, Natalie Wagner, Miranda White

Secondary School AB Honor Roll – Zach Keen, Cody Lavender, Caleb Morgan, Hartley Plyler, Alisha Rhom, Chandler Summers, Desiree White

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Legals STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 3rd day of January, 2013 as Executrix of the Estate of Bertie H. Eloise Barber, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit the same to the undersigned Pamela Gregory Bumgardner, Executrix on or before the 9th day of April, 2013 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 9th day of January, 2013.

Pamela Gregory Bumgardner, Executrix Estate of: BERTIE H. ELOISE BARBER 815 Ellison Street, Kings Mountain North Carolina 28086 KMH3509 (1/09, 16, 23 & 30/13)

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PINNING CEREMONY – Fourteen students in the Phlebotomy class at Kings Mountain High School were pinned Jan. 3 by instructors Dana Mode and Dena Fox. Guest speakers were Connie Wray and Nikki Baum. Row I, from left, Jalisa Allen, Sandra Adams, Natasha Ruff, Tiffany Weaver, Gloria Hartman, and Amber Jackson; Row 2, from left, Macy Stinchcomb, Alesha Williams, Cierra Gash, Debra Melton, Keyatta Lawrence, Megan Dallas and Tori Heffner; and Row 3, Dena Fox, assistant instructor, and Dana Mode, instructor.

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LOCKED IN WITH A BOOK – A total of 130 Kings Mountain Intermediate School students were locked in the school building from 3 p.m. until midnight January 11. They redesigned book covers, made book talk videos, acted out various scenes from books, played the Book Gauntlet and read books. This was their first book lock-in event and students are asking when the next one is. Volunteer students and parents helped make the event ‘one for the books’.

East receives $38,000 grant East Elementary School has received a $38,000 grant for being among the state’s highest performing Title I schools.

East and four other local elementary schools were identified this year as among North Carolina’s Reward Schools – the state’s 120 top performing Title I Schools. East became eligible for the grant for being included among the top 12 (10 percent) of the Reward Schools.

Principal Eric Lamanna said grant funds will be used to purchase classroom materials, instructional and library books, staff development and

after-school remediation.

Mr. Lamanna said a key to East School’s continued success is the climate of high expectations for students and staff.

Fourth-grade teacher Jessica McSwain agreed, saying, “Our teachers hold students accountable for their learning and we push them daily to go above and beyond in their thinking.�

Mr. Lamanna said staff works together across grade levels to do whatever it takes to make sure students learn.

Third grade teacher Leah Davis

said no student belongs to one teacher simply because he or she is assigned to a classroom. “All of the adults take pride in and sincerely care about each individual student,� she said.

Both Mrs. McSwain and fourthgrade teacher Kristen Wright said teachers and staff recognize and work to resolve situations students face outside school so they can focus on learning. “Teachers at our school not only focus on academics, but make sure students’ personal needs are metwhether they have had breakfast,

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The county’s other Reward Schools - Fallston, Grover, North and Washington elementary schools - were recognized along with East for sustaining student achievement over a number of years.

Title I schools (about half of the state’s public schools) are subject to be categorized under three designations: Priority, Focus and Reward schools. This year’s designations are based on 2010-11 data.

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