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Volume 127 • Issue 4 • Wednesday, January 28, 2015

In Gaston County

Clean audit for city again

Feds Bust big video poker den An illegal video poker house in Gaston County has been shut down with federal investigators saying the operation pulled in about $10,000 a day from 2012-2014. Documents released last week say Clarence Larry Calhoun, 1840 S. Battleground Ave., faces illegal gambling and money-laundering charges in connection with “Mr. Lenny’s Place,” which held more than 60 machines. Calhoun faces up to 25 years in prison and could have to pay millions of dollars in fines. According to a filing from Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin Zolot, the government alleges that the establishment earned and concealed more than $4 million during the two-year time frame.

The documents issued by federal officials claim that Calhoun and an unnamed partner opened their video poker house in 2012, then moved it in February 2014 into a large warehouse “on a major thoroughfare” in Gaston County. The dozens of machines located there ran nonstop, with the two men employing a staff of eight, including guards who would meet customers at the door, providing them with free food and beverages while they gambled – or while they waited to gamble. Under the terms of the agreement with federal prosecutors Calhoun will be required to forfeit “all property See FEDS BUST, Page 10

City eyeing new contract with YMCA City Council was considering a new 20-year contract with the Kings Mountain Family YMCA for recreation at the Tuesday night meeting at City Hall. If approved, the city and Y would embark on major, joint fundraisers to improve the existing building, expand existing programs and add additional equipment to pro-

vide increased recreational programming for Kings Mountain area citizens. The City of Kings Mountain has contracted for the past 15 years to provide recreation and Mayor Rick Murphrey says “the partnership has been beneficial, providing more programs and saving our city money while expanding recreational opportunities.”

DOT closes local bridge

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Great Expectations after making a soft landing near E. King St. Photo by DAVE BLANTON

On a clear day you can see forever Taking advantage of a break from the freezing weather the area has seen lately, Jim Falls took his hot air balloon for a ride Thursday afternoon. He and three others enjoyed a cloud cruise that began near the intersection of I-85 and York Rd. and came to a stop a few miles away in an industrial park on the far east side of town. The trip was also a kind of classroom in the sky. For Richard Duren, it was his first turn as a student pilot, as he was learn-

ing more about controlling the aircraft and packing it away after landing. “This is my fifth or sixth time up, but my first time as a true student pilot,” Duren said. Falls, his instructor and the pilot-owner of “Great Expectations,” has been flying hot-air balloons for 26 years. “We were in the air about an hour today,” Falls said of the trip, which saw the small crew climb to a top altitude of 2,300 feet amid “very light wind.”

Judy Ware Ford likes working with children

As part of a continuing effort to improve and update the state’s infrastructure system, the N. C . Department of Transportation closed a Cleveland County bridge near U.S. 74 Monday, Jan. 26, for maintenance. The bridge on Bethlehem Road over Beason Creek, just west of Kings Mountain, will be closed until late February. A signed detour will direct southbound motorists to take Barrett Road to Range Road, then to Bethlehem Church Road to return to Bethlehem Road. Northbound motorists will reverse the detour. For more details about North Carolina's bridges, visit NCDOT's bridge information website. For real-time travel information at any time, visit the Travel section of the NCDOT website, call 511, or follow NCDOT on Twitter. Another option is NCDOT Mobile, a phone-friendly version of the NCDOT website.

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When Judy Ware Ford retired from teaching second grade at West School several years ago she didn't quit doing what she loved. “I love children and I love to see the smiles on their faces when they finish something they like to do,'' said Ford whose creativity and knack for involving children in creative projects is well known at Mauney Memorial Library and by hikers who frequent the Gateway Trails. Ford got the idea for a

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Judy Ford holds a youngster at the Gateway Trail where the Storywalk she leads has become very popular with young people. summer science camp for students at West School and pitched the idea at Kings Mountain Family See FORD, Page 10

The City of Kings Mountain has a clean audit for the 17th year with no major findings for the 2013-14 fiscal year ending June 30. According to the audit report from Martin Starnes & Associates, the assets of the city exceeded its liabilities at close of fiscal year by $47,274,580 and combined fund balances increased $582,197 with available fund balance for the general fund at 22.43% of last year's expenditures. The Local Government Commission requires 8% or roughly one month, the audit report noting that this

is a bare minimum reserve requirement. Currently the city has almost three times that amount as available fund balance. The City of Kings Mountain's total debt increased by $3,918,883 during the current fiscal year. The key factors in the increase were the new State Revolving Fund Bonds and debt issues to cover the cost of smart meters. North Carolina General Statutes limit the amount of general obligation debt that a unit of government can issue to 8 percent of the total assessed value of taxable property located within that See CLEAN AUDIT, PAGE 10

A new look at grading scales DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

The way North Carolina high schools assign A’s and B’s will change with the freshman class at the beginning of the 2015 school year. The North Carolina Board of Education, meeting in Charlotte last week, voted to move the state’s high schools to a 10-point grading scale from the seven-point scale that has long been used. The move has been advocated by the state’s largest school districts as a

way to simplify the system and level the playing field in college applica- Dr. Stephen Fisher tions. “It was a push from folks inside N.C. to get all students on a 10-point grading scale,” said Cleveland County Schools Superintendent Dr. Stephen Fisher. “It’s in the best interest of students.” See NEW LOOK, Page 10

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■ OBITUARIES Edward Henry Smith Writer, Historian CHARLOTTE - Edward Henry Smith, of Charlotte, passed away in his sleep Tuesday morning, January 20, 2015. Born in Charlotte at Old St. Peter’s Hospital in October of 1925 to Edward Arthur Smith and Winnie Eloise Moss Smith, Ed grew up in Charlotte and Kings Mountain. He graduated from Kings Mountain High School and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Ed was a quarterback on the Carolina football team during the era of the famous Charlie “Choo Choo” Justice. One of Ed’s favorite pastimes was watching and cheering for his beloved Tar Heels. Ed was predeceased by his parents and his beloved wife, Elizabeth Simpson Smith, a noted author and writer of many books for middle school children and an entrepreneur in the advertising and textile industries. Ed and Elizabeth operated Smith Thread and Yarn for many years, succeeding Ed’s father in the business. During the time when WBT Radio was king of the regional broadcast Raymond H. Knotts US Army Veteran MONTANA - Raymond Herbert Knotts, Jr. died on January 17, 2015. He was born February 13, 1947, the son of the late Raymond Herbert Knotts, Sr and Norma Louise (Long) Knotts. He was a graduate of Fort Ashby High School, Class of 1965. After serving with the Army in Vietnam, his construction career led him to Colorado, Oklahoma, Wyoming and later North CaroBarbara M. Yarbrough Devoted to family KINGS MOUNTAIN Barbara Miller Yarbrough, 66, a resident of 814 W. G o l d Street, K i n g s Mountain, NC, died Saturday, January 24, 2015 at her home. Born in Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late L.H. Miller and Marcella Gibson Miller. She was a member of Family Worship Center, Kings Mountain, NC and

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world, Ed had a daily report during the morning drive time titled “The Textile News”. This segment was aired daily during the days of the famous Grady Cole who was succeeded by Ty Boyd. Ed was also an actor in many theater groups in Kings Mountain, Gastonia, Charlotte and Flat Rock and participated in Revolutionary War Re-enactments. Ed was also engaged in politics and political campaigns particularly in the western counties. He served as a member of The Electoral College in 1968 and 1972. Ed Smith spent a lifetime of fascination with the American Revolution. He seriously continued studying, writing, lecturing and publishing articles about the battles of the southern campaigns of both Tories and Patriots, focusing on Colonel Patrick Ferguson, the British commander at the Battle of Kings Mountain. He was so fascinated by the “Ferguson Rifle” that just a few years ago he sought out the owner of a replica and arranged to fire the weapon, the first breech loading rifle used by the British Army. Ed also studied and wrote about General Nathanael Greene to whom he gives credit for the Colonial efforts in the south that forced Lord Cornwallis to move to the north and ultimate defeat at Yorktown. During his last years he continuously worked on an extensive

manuscript focusing on the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence and the Mecklenburg Resolves trying to solve the controversy concerning the debate over the May 20 Declaration. As a member of The Charlotte Writers Club, Ed created and endowed an annual short story competition named the “Elizabeth Simpson Smith Contest”. After Ed and Elizabeth were married they lived in Lincoln County in the historic house known as Vesuvius Furnace. In later years they built a home at Lake Norman. After Elizabeth passed away in 1994, Ed purchased a condo at the Churchill Condominiums on North Poplar Street directly across from the building where he was born. When the ravages of age became too great for him to live alone, he moved to the Carriage Club on Old Providence Road where he lived for more than six years prior to his recent hospitalization. A service to celebrate the life of Ed Smith will be held in the near future at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 W. 7th Street in Charlotte. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the Elizabeth Simpson Smith Contest, Charlotte Writers Club, P.O. Box 220954, Charlotte, NC 28222. Condolences may be offered at www.HarryandBryantFuneralHome.com.

lina. He retired to Kalispell, MT to live his new dream of developing the Montana Mountain Horse. He was passionate about the outdoors and was a member of the Back Country Horseman. He relished time with his grandkids Addy and Nathaniel. Ray is survived by his wife Carol, of 46 years; his sons Matt, Cincinnati, OH, Clint and wife Carrie, Charleston, SC, and Benjamin, Kalispell, MT; brothers Rodney and wife Sharon, Barry and wife Gail, and Jeffrey; sister Lisa and husband Leo Day - all of Short Gap WV. Also, sunshine and firecracker grandkids, Addy and Nathaniel. Memorial service was held at Whitefish Baptist Church, 6232 US HWY 93

South, Whitefish, MT 59937 on Saturday January 24, 2015 at 2 p.m (Mountain Standard Time) and will be held at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Rte 956, Short Gap, WV. on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 at 11 a.n. (Eastern Standard Time.) The family requests that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to Calvary Chapel Flathead Valley, PO Box 747, Kalispell, MT 59903, or Wesley Chapel UMC, Rte 2, Box 421, Ridgeley WV 26753. Friends are encouraged to visit the website at www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolences for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory caring for the family.

retired from American and Efird, Gastonia, NC. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who never complained about anything throughout her illness. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Robert “Butch” Yarbrough, Kings Mountain; daughters Stacy Radford and husband Gene, Kings Mountain and Kelly Robinson and husband Danny, Kings Mountain; sister Mackie Tucker, New Smyrna Beach, Florida; grandchildren Taylor and Sydnee Radford, Becca, Jordyn and Dannah Robinson; great grandchild Jaxxon Radford. A funeral service was

held 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Family Worship Center, Kings Mountain, NC., Rev. Roger Woodard officiating. Visitation was Monday, January 26, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC and at other times at the home. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC.emorials may be sent to Family Worship Center, Church of God, 1818 Shelby Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Guest register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, N.C.

Barbara J. Akers

Virginia Harris Horne. She was a homemaker. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. A funeral service was held 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25,2015 at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Jimmy Maney and Rev. Tim Barrett officiating. Visitation was from 1:30 – 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon, January 25, prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, North Carolina other times at the home. Interment is at Holly Hills Memorial Gardens, Baltimore, Maryland. A graveside service will be held Thursday, January 29, 2015.

KINGS MOUNTAIN - Barbara Jean Akers, 74, resident of Kings Mountain, NC died January 23, 2015 at Kings Mountain Hospice House. She was born in Yancy Co, NC to the late James Horne and

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Rommie R. Carpenter KINGS MOUNTAIN - Rommie R. Carpenter, 91, passed away Thursday January 22, 2015 at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. A native of Union County, NC, he was the son of the late George Washington and Winnie Ann Burgess Carpenter. He was a veteran of the United States military serving our country in the Army. He was a member of Westover Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, and a frequent visitor of City Auto Coffee Club in Kings Mountain. He loved his friends at Westover Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Fred Lynch SHELBY - Arthur Fred Lynch, 88, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at Carolinas Heathcare-Cleveland. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial is at Cleveland Memorial Park with Military Honors

he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Edith Bridges Carpenter; two sons, Larry Dean and Paul Edward Carpenter. He is survived by three sons, Ronald Stephen Carpenter and wife Barbara, George Sydney Carpenter and wife Susan, and David “D.C.” Wayne Carpenter and wife Sandra all of Kings Mountain; two daughters, Frances Carpenter Davis and husband Richard of Gastonia, Cynthia Carpenter Davis and husband George of Kings Mountain; one special daughter-in-law and caregiver, Jane Ayers Carpenter and another daughter-in-law Louise Belk Carpenter both of Kings Mountain; one brother, Jesse

Carpenter of Hamptonville, NC; special brother-in-law and best friend, William “Bill” Bridges; and 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren. A funeral service was held 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain, with officiating by Rev. Kevin Whitington. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial was after the service in Mountain Rest Cemetery with military honors. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain handled the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.claybarnette. com.

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■ POLICE

ARRESTS JAN. 21: David Clinton Brown Jr., 22, 902 Grace St., assault on female, warrant. JAN. 22: Carolyn Doreen McKinney, 39, 929 Church St., driving while license revoked, $500 bond, secured. JAN. 23: A 16-year-old male was charged with failure to appear for simple possession, $500 bond, secured. JAN. 24: Johnthan Brett Terry, 32, 400 Fulton Drive, failure to comply, monies, $715.00 JAN. 24: Bobby Dean Stidham, 39, 21 Bennett Dr., criminal contempt, $230. JAN. 25: Anthony Rivers, 29, Gastonia, possession with intent to sell, deliver, a felony, $1,000 bond, secured.

CITATIONS JAN. 17: Bonnie Moates Collmar, 41, 412 Rollingbrook Rd., unsafe movement. JAN. 17: Kenneth Lee Friday, 51, 521 Jackson St., Apt. A, no insurance. JAN. 17: Jean K. Friday, 48, Clover, SC, expired tag, failure to carry valid driver’s license. JAN. 17: Courtney Taylor Southards, 20, 105 Dove Court, speeding. JAN. 17: Dustin Christopher Martin, 31, Lowell, speeding. JAN. 17: Paul Travis Parker, 34, 113 Brayton Lane, no child seat belt, open container, expired tag, no insurance. JAN. 17:Logan Cheyenne Fuller, 19, 534 St. Luke Church Rd., fictitious registration card, no insurance, fictitious tag, speeding. JAN.19: Brittanie Nicole Prysock, 26, Bessemer City, expired tag. JAN. 19: Billy Jacob Walker, 20, 110 Carlin Drive, Trailer 8, expired tag. JAN. 19: Linda Louise Biggers, 61, 142 Tonya Rd., failure to decrease speed to avoid a collision. JAN. 19: John Thomas Huffman, 33, Shelby, expired tag. JAN. 19: Ashley Nicole Albrecht, 25, Spartanburg, SC, speeding. JAN. 19: Stephanie Renee Maiers, 26, Stanley, NC, expired tag, no vehicle inspection, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. JAN. 19: Michael Torrence Edwards, 50, 113 Jack Adams Rd., revoked driver’s license. JAN. 19: Shaun Patrick Town Jr., 19, 913 Second St., expired tag.

JAN. 22: Peter William Rowlatt, 20, Winston-Salem, NC, fictitious tag, no registration of vehicle with DMV JAN. 22: James Thomas McKee, 52, Johns Creek, GA, speeding. JAN. 22: Brian Westley Fletcher, 25, 104 Ware Loop, open container in passenger area of vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, stop sign violation.. JAN. 22: Shaunee Marie Whitmore, 25, Smyrna, GA, speeding. JAN. 22: Mandy Lynn Stanley, 39, 518 Waco Road, speeding. JAN. 22: Daniel Trujillo IV, 25, Shelby, speeding. JAN. 22: Daniel Juan-Anthony Monroe, 29, Greensboro, speeding. JAN. 23: Krishna Tawon Dozier, 22, Parrish, Florida, speeding. JAN. 24: Melissa Jennings Cannon, 18, 117 Planters Lane under age drinking. JAN. 24: Cody James Thompson, 21, Gaffney, SC, speeding. JAN. 24: Nicholas Taylor Matola, 18, 507 Deerfield Dr., under age drinking. JAN. 24: Derek Justin Seagle, 28, Bessemer City, stop sign violation. JAN. 24: A 17-year-old male was cited for failure to carry driver’s license. JAN. 24: A 17-year-old male was cited with under age drinking. JAN. 25: Anthony Rivers, 29, expired tag, no electronic inspection. JAN. 25: Christine Lexis Phanbly, 19, Grover, aiding and abetting driving under the influence by allowing a driver to operate vehicle while under the influence of impaired substance and unlicensed. JAN. 25: Cohen Chay Sivilay, 23, 2812 Hickory Grove Rd., revoked license and driving while subject to impairing substance. INCIDENTS JAN. 22: Fifth Third Bank, 114 E. Gold St., reported financial card fraud. JAN. 22: A resident of Chesterfield Court reported vehicle damage by someone putting a white substance in the vehicle fuel tank. JAN. 22: City of Kings Mountain, 101 W. Gold St., reported vandalism and damage to an overhead street light, high water light, and power source, conduit, total-

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ing over $400 on S. Gaston Street. JAN. 23: Dollar General, 1012-14 Shelby Road, reported shoplifting. JAN. 24: Timms Furniture, 909 S. Battleground Ave., said that a suspect faxed fake collection invoice to scam the business. JAN. 25: A resident of Shelby said the back window of his 2005 Nissan was damaged while he was on Mahogany Lane. JAN. 29: Food Lion, 610 E. King St., reported a person obtained currency by false pretense. WRECKS JAN. 6: Officer D. K. Davis said that Jerome Williams, 205 Catherine St., was backing his 2001 Ford from a parking space at 1557 N. Piedmont Ave. and struck a 2011 Ford owned by the City of Kings Mountain, 1013 N. Piedmont Ave. Damage was slight. JAN. 12: Officer H.W. Carpenter said that a 2006 Ford owned by Green Creek Properties, Cherryville, was parked at gas pumps at 1557 N. Piedmont Avenue and was hit by a 1999 Nissan operated by Jerry McCullough, Mooresville. Property damages were slight. JAN. 15: Officer J. L. Dee said that Nora Star Gonyer, Bessemer City, operating a 1999 Saturn, failed to stop for a stop sign at the intersection of Oak Grove Road and the US 74 off ramp, and struck a 2004 Ford operated by Ronald Avery Smart, 121 ½ Kristie Lane. Gonyer was cited for operating a motor vehicle without decreasing speed to avoid colliding with another vehicle. Cleveland County EMS took injured to Cleveland Regional Medical Center. Property damages were estimated at $12,500. JAN. 16: Officer G. L. McKinney said that Benjamin Propst, 1206 Shelby Road, was driving a 1999 Chevrolet on Shelby and hit a patch of black ice and struck a 1999 GMC stopped at the stop light at Shelby Road and Kings Mountain Boulevard operated by Jason Livingston, 708 Landing Street. Property damage was slight. JAN. 16: Officer Kyle Bell said that a 2003 Chevrolet operated by Gina Blackwood, York, SC, struck a 2006 Chrysler operated by James Forbes, Shelby, as Blackwood attempted a left See POLICE, Page 3

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Kings Mountain Hospital retiree luncheon

The large group attending the Kings Mountain Hospital retiree party was photographed by Dr. Richard Crawley at Sub Factory dining room. PHOTOS BY Dr. RICHARD CRAWLEY Retirees at King Mountain Hospital had plenty to talk about and “catch up on” at a reunion luncheon last Thursday at Sub Factory. Phyllis Phillips, who retired from the Radiology department, planned the event which attracted a large crowd. “I wanted us to get together to remember all the good times and the love and friendship we shared while working at the hospital,'' said Phillips. Many of the retirees worked at the hospital during the period that Grady Howard served as administrator. Mr. Howard, former hospital surgeon Dr. George Plonk, Dr. Ronald Tupelo and Dr. Richard Crawley w ere among the guests. Dr. Crawley took photographs. Phillips says the retiree luncheon will be held quarterly and she plans to contact other retirees who didn't attend the first event. It was a party where everyone laughed, joked, and hugged. For some, it really was a reunion.

Mary Helen Tate, seated, Helen McDaniel and Pat Herndon chat with Dr. George Plonk at the Kings Mountain Hospital retiree party last Thursday. Tom Tate, former savings and loan executive, Dr. George Plonk, former surgeon at Kings Mountain Hospital, and Dr. Richard Crawley, former medical doctor in Kings Mountain, left to right, chat at a luncheon attended by Kings Mountain Hospital retirees last Thursday at SubFactory. The get-to-gether, organized by Phyllis Phillips who retired from the Radiology Department at the hospital, will be held quarterly. “We want to keep and remember the love and friendship we share for our local hospital,'' said Phyllis. Photo by LIB STEWART

Dr. George Plonk, at the microphone, reminisces about those good ole days at the hospital.

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■ POLICE From Page 2 turn on NC 161 at Broadview Drive. Cleveland County EMS transported injured to Cleveland Regional Medical Center and Gaston Memorial Hospital. Property damages were estimated at $8,000. JAN. 16: Officer M. D. Butler said that Rhonda Falls Bullock, 109 S. Oakwood, operating a Honda and traveling on Patterson Road encountered a patch of black ice, lost control of the vehicle and the car hit a tree. Bullock was transported to the hospital. Property damage was estimated at $3,000. JAN. 16: Officer M.D. Butler said that Latoya Davis, Shelby, operating a 2002 Ford, lost control of her vehicle once and her car traveled down an embankment and overturned. The accident happened on US 74 Bypass. The driver was transported to

Cleveland Regional Medical Center for treatment. JAN. 16: Officer H.W. Carpenter said that Carley Head, 216 Orr Terrace, was backing her 2002 Hyundai on Orr Terrace and struck a 2008 Nissan operated by Angel Wilson, 127 Ebenezer Road. Property damage was estimated at $1,000. JAN. 19: Officer F. L. Wittington said that a 2002 Chevrolet operated by Michael Chastain, 1233 Stony Point Rd., was rear-ended by a 1999 Toyota operated by Linda Biggers, 142 Tonya Road. The accident happened on York Road as Chastain was slowing down for a signal light. Property damage was slight. JAN. 20: Officer J. L. Dee said that a 2005 Nissan operated by Kevin Marshall Gass, 201 Maner Road, was rear-ended by a 2014 Pontiac operated by Matthew Dean Clark, York, SC. The

accident happened on US 74 Business as Clark slowed for a vehicle which pulled out in front of him causing Clark to slam on brakes making Gass strike the Pontiac. Property damage was estimated at $1,000 to the Clark vehicle. JAN. 20: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Tabatha Jane Sanders Williams, 355 Patterson Road, was traveling south on Gold Street when Mary Lee Edwards, 1005 Brookwood Drive, operating a 2003 Ford, pulled out from Tracy Street resulting in a collision. JAN. 22: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Yun Suk Tessneer, 108 Lawson Place, became distracted and failed to yield right-of-way and struck a 1997 Ford operated by Ivan Wray, 1779 County Line Road. The accident happened in the parking lot of 2111 Shelby Road. Property damage was estimated at $3500. JAN. 22: Officer H.W. Carpenter said that a city utility truck parked in a travel lane due to construction and repairs was struck by a 1997 Ford operated by Michael Lee Wagenknecht, 315 Somerset Drive, doing $5,000 damage to the 1997 Ford and $500 to the 2012 Ford owned by the City of Kings Mountain. The accident happened on US 74 Business.

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“If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living.”

–Gail Sheehy

Grand premier of ‘Life in Cleveland County’ delights crowd Emmy-nominated Carl White’s TV show“Life in the Carolinas” is Lib Stewart Managing Editor beginning its 5th season on the air and Thursday night was the grand premier of ‘Life In Cleveland County.’ IF those in the large audience at the LeGrand Center in Shelby didn’t know what’s available in our county they were surprised. And delighted. His story/film began with the 1780 Revolutionary Battle of Kings Mountain and Col. Benjamin Cleveland for whom Cleavland, now Cleveland, gets its name. “Getting to know the history and people of Cleveland County has

been full of adventure,’’ said White who has visited with cotton farmers and textile plant owners who are not only making fabrics and shipping them around the world but are also industry sector leaders. He has met with international companies who have chosen Cleveland County for expansion and has seen manufacturers of all types establish alliances with Cleveland Community College for employee training development. “I have discovered a community that has pulled together for the advancement and benefit of all,’’ said White. Some of the highlights of the 30 minute film were Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby that celebrates the music, history and culture of the region; Don

Gibson Theater in Shelby that keeps an impressive list of quality entertainment flowing for local and regional patrons, the Gateway Festival in Kings Mountain, the Kings Mountain Gateway Trails (there’s a picture of Shirley Brutko walking the trail); county commissioner Ronnie Hawkins and White at the LeGrand Center, a first class multipurpose and event facility, as Ronnie champions its creation as an economic development tool and talks about positive effects of people working together; the American Legion World Series in Shelby which brings national attention to Cleveland County, the diversity of industry in the county, including STI of Kings Mountain and White’s walking tour of the plant with John Kay;

Bob Inman (left) and Carl White

White’s tour of Southeastern Container of Kings Mountain which produces 2.5 million bottles a day ( we received a bottle top as a favor) and he noted in remarks that cotton was formerly king and a textile leader in Liam Purcell, 12, was among the entertainers the county but on the stage of Carl White’s premier of “life

Letters to the Editor To the Editor: The North Carolina Appeals court is weighing in on the law passed in 2013 to void veteran teacher job protections or what we typically call tenure. We are also seeing these changes at universities and other states. Tenure gives some protection or resistance to “being fired or demoted except for a list of reasons that included poor performance, immorality and insubordination”. Aren’t those the same reasons most people get fired with the exception in industry of plant closures, job elimination, and corporate takeovers? Republicans in our legislature, however, have lots of burrs under their saddle and one of those is “tenure”. Had it not for public outcry, they were going to continue squeezing pay and benefits. Cuts at the public university level have forced universities to look at ways of cutting salaries as well. One way to do that is to attack tenured professors and replace them with younger, less expensive people. People deciding to enter education for a career have always done so knowing the compensation will be significantly lower than working in the private sec-

in Cleveland County” Thursday night at the

See GRAND PREMIER, Page 11 LeGrand Center in Shelby.

tor. Tenure was a little plus not offered in the private sector. Why would people invest 10 years of their life, incur thousands in school loans to pursue a PhD for what could amount to years in temporary positions with in some cases, no benefits? Republicans supposedly hate big government except when big government helps them. They hate unions, tenure, redistribution of wealth, and government programs that make life in little easier in an ever changing, increasingly competitive world. Education is so fundamental to the security of our position in that world. Republicans have to do more than tear down what we have. They have to do more than just say no. In this case they left a present for the courts to have to sort out but they also made attracting people to a career that offers non-competitive pay a little more challenging.

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Oak View calls new Pastor

■ MEDITATION Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai, saying, “Go at once to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against Josh Tucker it; for their Pastor St. Matthew’s wickedness has Lutheran Church come up before me.” But Jonah set out to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He went down to Joppa and found a ship going to Tarshish; so he paid his fare and went on board, to go with them to Tarshish, away from the presence of the Lord. Jonah 1: 1-3 Grace to you and peace from Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. The story of Jonah came up in my devotions recently and I reflected on

these first few verses of the book. The author wastes no time in letting the reader know exactly how Jonah was feeling. The situation is set very quickly as the story begins. The Lord calls out to Jonah to go to the great city Nineveh and proclaim a message to the people there, but instead of listening and following God’s call Jonah runs from the Lord. Instead of answering God’s calling for him, Jonah flees. And he doesn’t simply flee by leaving his hometown - he plans to go all the way to Tarshish which scholars think would have been in modern day Spain. Jonah’s decision to hide from God and the level of his unwillingness to answer God’s call is shown in his immense determination to get away from the presence of the Lord. The reader can infer that Jonah may have been fearful of what answering God’s call might entail.

The beginning of this story reminds me of how it easy it may feel to run away from God at times. Sometimes running from God, rejecting his calling for us and letting our fear of the unknown take us over seem so much easier than simply following God’s plan. Perhaps you have felt a calling from God recently: a call to become more involved in a particular ministry; a call to care for a loved one or adopt a child; a call to attend church; a call to take a new job; a call to grow deeper in you faith and in your relationship with God. Maybe you’re unsure of the call you have received; you’ve felt like it could have been a call from God but it has come more clearly in the form of a nudge from a friend or co-worker. Whatever the case, I think the story of Jonah gives insight to two important characteristics of our God: 1) God calls us. God wants us to do his work in

the world and so he reaches out to us, calling us as his children who are willing and capable of doing his faithful work in the world. When we realize this aspect of the faith we see how we become God’s faithful hands and feet in the world carrying out his mission and ministry. 2) We do well to listen for God calling us in our lives. We do well when we spend time in prayer and devotion, Bible study and meditation as we listen for the voice of God and the nudging of the Holy Spirit. In whatever ways we experience a calling from God, I pray that we remember the rest of Jonah’s story and how he was eventually faithful and willing to answer God’s call for him. I pray that we resist the temptation to run from God’s call and be bold in our faith to open ourselves and our lives up to God and his work in the world. Amen.

Oak View Baptist Church congregation has called the Rev. David B. Turner as the new pastor. A native of Kings Mountain, Turner graduated from Kings Mountain High School in 1982, graduated from Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute in 1997 and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2000. His wife, Tracy Summitt Turner is a native of Grover and has worked in Child Care for over 25 years. The Turners have three children: Andrew and his wife, Kyra, of Kings Mountain, Matthew Turner of Kershaw and Amanda of the home. The new pastor will assume his duties at Oak View on Feb. 1.

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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 Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852

Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160

Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826

Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516

Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398

Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354

Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue

New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507 New Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606 New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128

Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070 Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580

True Gospel Holiness 1608 Shelby Road, Kings Mountain 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

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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Grace Community Advent Christian Church 206 West 3rd Avenue 704-739-9230

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■ LIFESTYLES Willie Nelms, to perform at Earl Scruggs Center, Jan. 29

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Willie Nelms Drawing on his 40-plus years as a musician Willie Nelms, will present “America's Music down to its Roots” Thursday, Jan. 29, at Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby from 1-2 p.m. The presentation looks at the past, present and future of what has become known as Roots music in the United States. Nelms is Director Emeritus of Sheppard Memorial Library in Greenville, NC. He has been a professional librarian since 1974. He is also an avid musician and plays upright bass with several bands.

DELLA'S DINER – Pictured is the cast of Della's Diner which comes to Clover District Auditorium in Clover, SC on Feb. 5. Della's Diner, a hilarious musical soap opera, comes to Clover School District Auditorium on Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. and tickets are on sale. Della is a sassy, big-hearted cafe owner who dispenses love, wisdom and moral advice to be parade of odd balls who come and go from her cozy diner on Morning Glory Mountain. Della's daughter, Ramona, is returning from New York where she made her national singing debut in The Tonight Show. However, Ramona is shocked to learn that her arch nemesis, country music diva Connie Sue Day has been re-

leased from prison and is making her way back to Morning Glory Mountain. Meanwhile, Della's husband, survivalist Ricky Jim Robinson, is digging a bomb shelter and preparing to face off with Ramona's red-white-and-blue husband, Sheriff Ronnie Frank Flagler. While Della is trying to keep her family from killing each other stranger arrives in the diner with ties to Della’s past – if only they would let him speak. Rick Hamrick, technical director at Clover District Auditorium, says tickets for the show are $15. Call 803-2228018 or on the web: www.clover.k12.sc.us/csda

Eagles Among Us Ed. note: (This is the third in a series of articles by Scouter Jim Ferebee on “Eagles among us.” He writes about Eagle Scouts in the area. By Jim Ferebee Frank G. (Bo) Maner, II was born in Gastonia in 1958. He grew up here in Kings Mountain, joining troop 92 sponsored by First Baptist Church in 1959. He advanced rapidly holding the leadership positions of Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader. He was elected to the Order of the Arrow as an Ordeal Member. He got to participate in a 10 day trek at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. He was awarded in Eagle in 1972 at the age of 13. It is very unusual for a scout to reach this level at this young of an age. While he attended summer camp, he did not get to serve on staff. After finishing high school Bo attended Western Carolina University receiving as BSBA degree in General Management. For many years he has

Bo Maner been an insurance agent with B. F. Maner Agency, Inc. Bo is a member Central United Methodist Church and a member of the Kiwanis Club of Kings Mountain. He has served as President of this organization.

While looking back on his scouting experience fondly he has not been active in adult leadership positions. He says that “Scouting has made me a better person and has taught me how to believe in myself and that I can do the impossible”.

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Call to area artists for natural beauties Natural beauties such as wood, gourd, baskets, glass and other natural media will be featured by the Southern Arts Society in a “show and sell” show through the month of February at 301 N. Piedmont Ave., the old train depot. Beth Caveny, show chairman, is inviting artists/fine craftsmen to fill the Depot with beautiful items made primarily of natural resources to sell during this event. There is no entry fee but Southern Arts Society will retain a 30% commission on all items sold. Galleries are open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and those interested should set up displays on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. Until 4 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 1 f rom 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Special arrangements may be made with Mrs. Caveny if you cannot set up or take down during the announced times. Artists are encouraged to bring their own table/display rack and any table coverings and risers needed for an attractive display. S ASI does have 16 eight foot tables available for those who don't have their own display tables. “This is not a competition,'' says Mrs. Caveny who added that “we are trying to build appreciation for gourd, basketry, wood and other natural forms and offer exposure in our gallery for interested artists.'' The opening reception will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday evening, Feb. 7. Unsold work should be picked up during gallery hours of 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 27 and Feb. 28.

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KM wrestlers sweep Cleveland County Kings Mountain High’s wrestlers defeated Crest and Burns in a SMAC tri-match last Tuesday at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium, clinching a berth in the upcoming State 3A Dual Tournament. The Mountaineers defeated Crest 57-21 in the opening match. After Crest wrestled Burns, the Mountaineers defeated Burns 4531. The Mountaineers completed a sweep of Cleveland County rivals Friday night with a 45-36 victory at Shelby High. Shelby took a strong lead in the beginning but KM rallied back to win six of the last eight matches.

KM vs. Crest 106 – Cameron Richards (Cr.) p. Kayla Capps; 113 – Mason Nguyen (KM) p. Matthew Taylor; 120 – Cameron Sarvis (KM) p. Carlos Figuergu; 126 – Kris Martin (Cr) dec. Reese Reinhardt 9-5; 132 – Thomas McLaughlin (Cr.) p. Cody Cordle; 138 – Quay Smith (KM) d. Houston Camp 4-3; 145 – Austin Mosley (KM) p. Jonothan Hensen; 152 – Tiger Tuttanon (KM) p. Alec Gwyn; 160 – Crest WBF; 170 – Cedric Morgan (KM) p. Henry Humick; 182 – Darien McClain (KM) p. Devin Hunt; 195 – Chance Frederick (KM) p. Ethan Davis; 220 – CJ Mercer (KM) p. Nick Deaton; 285 – RJ Bishop (KM) p. Nick Deaton.

KM vs. Burns 106 – Brooke Richards (B) p. Kayla Capps; 113 – Quenten Nguyen (KM) WBF; 120 – Cameron Sarvis (KM) d. Ben Leal 11-5; 126 – Cody Cordle (KM) WBF; 132 – Trevor Rippy (B) d. Reese Reinhardt 8-0; 138 – Quay Smith (KM) p. Gage Henson 145 – Austin Mosley (KM) p. Stephen Burns; 152 –Jacob Hunt (B) d. Tiger Tuttanon 8-3; 160 – AJ Camp (B) WBF; 170 – Daniel Heavner (B) p. Cedrick Morgan; 182 – Darien McClain (KM) p. Andrew Peeler; 195 – Chance Frederick (KM) p. Stormy; 220 – CJ Mercer (KM) p. Michael Tate; 285 – Nick Castogan (B) p. RJ Bishop.

KM vs. Shelby 126 – Reese Reinhardt (KM) p. Kenji Price; 132 – Tim Hartman (S) p. Cody Cordle; 138 – Quay Smith (KM) p. Alex Gelot; 145 – Lathan Kee (S) p. Austin Mosley; 152 – Nathan (S) WBF; 160 – Tyrone Mackins (S) p. Tiger Tuttanon; 170 – Cedrick Morgan (KM) p. Clay Dedmon; 182 – Darian McClain (KM) p. Chavon Miller; 195 – Chance Frederick (KM) d. Deandre Ross; 220 – CJ Mercer (KM) p. Ryan Blake; 285 – RJ Bishop (KM) p. Austin Parker; 106 – Lawran Carson (S) p. Kayla Capps; 113 – Quenten Nguyen (KM) p. Chance Storey; 120 – Myles Somney (S) WBF.

Shelby ends KM streak Shelby outscored the Mountaineers 24-8 over the last five minutes to snap Kings Mountain’s 2015 winning streak Friday at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium, 75-59. The Mountaineers, who hadn’t lost since the Cleveland County Christmas tournament, saw their record dip to 8-3 in the SMAC and 12-6 overall but they stayed in a tie with East Burke for second place, two games behind the Crest Chargers. Kings Mountain, which lost two previous nail-biters to the Chargers (one in the SMAC and one in the Christmas tournament), will host the Chargers Friday before going to R-S Central next Tuesday. After a hotly-contested three and a half quarters, Shelby stormed from behind the Mountaineers to build a 63-53 lead with two minutes left and sealed the deal with

accurate shooting from both the field and the foul line. The Lions hit 8 of 13 foul shots in the fourth quarter and 26 of 41 for the game while the Mountaineers managed just 8-of-17 from the charity stripe. The Mountaineers got 3-point field goals by Demetrius Hill and Nelson McClain to build a 6-0 lead on their first two possessions. But Shelby adjusted defensively and was down by just 22-20 after the first quarter. McClain, who picked up two early fouls, rode the pine for the last minute of the first quarter and part of the second as the Lions came from behind to lead 37-31 at halftime. Kings Mountain battled back and led 44-43 with 1:39 left in the third period but Shelby got treys from Patrick Little and Quay See KM/SHELBY, Page 10

Kings Mountain’s Nelson McClain puts up a one-handed runner in Friday’s game with Shelby at Donald L. Parker Gym.

Kings Mountain High’s girls swam away with the SMAC 2A/3A Conference championship Friday at Valdese. The Lady Mountaineers won five individual and two relay events to out-distance the field with 411 points. Chase finished second at 280, followed by Draughn 278, Shelby 261, East Burke 224, East Rutherford 149, Crest 145 and R-S Central 113. Kassidy Hamrick and Kaithlyn Moss each won two individual events and swam on two winning relay teams. Shelby won the boys meet with 511 points, followed by East Burke 355, Draughn 257, KM 201, Chase 179, Crest 148, East Rutherford 47 and R-S Central 39. Hamrick won the 200 freestyle in 2:16.95 and the 100 butterfly in 1:07.47. Moss won the 500 freestyle in 5:34.59 and the 50 free in 25.54. Bethany Wilson won the 100 backstroke in 1:05.83. Ashley Stenger joined Hamrick, Wilson and Moss to win the 400 free relay in 4:03.03 and Kimberlee Farris joined Hamrick, Wilson and Moss to win the 200 free relay in 1:49.70. Stenger finished a close second and Baylee Stroup fourth in the 200 yard freestyle. Wilson was a close second in the 200 individual medley.

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KAITLYN MOSS Farris was fourth in the 50 free. Stenger was third in the 100 free. Katie Tucker finished second in the 100 yard breaststroke. Kings Mountain’s boys failed to get a top four finish in individual events, but finished third in the 400 free relay and fourth in the 200 free relay. KM swimmers with qualifying times will compete in the Western Regionals February 6-7 in Huntersville. Top finishers there will advance to the State 3A Championship meet.

KM wins 10 firsts in CC track meet Kings Mountain won 10 first places in the third annual Cleveland County Indoor Track Meet (polar bear style) Thursday at KM’s John Gamble Stadium. KM’s first place winners were: Sarah Scism, long jump, 14’2”. Raekwon Kelly, high jump, 5’2”. Kayla Capps, pole vault, 6’6”. Aaron Smith, pole vault, 10’6”. Gwen Hopper, triple jump, 31’6”. Mariah Roberts, Montanna Smith, McKay Williamson and Cassie Morton, 4x800 meter run, 13:22. Jordan Moore, Collin Foster, Bryson Key, Kye-

rian Hardin, 4x800m run, 11:27. Erica Carpenter, 55m high hurdles, 10:22. Shawn Grier, 55m dash, 6:49. Tray Lee, Malik Banner, Kyerian Hardin and Hunter Blanton, 4x400m relay, 4:31. Other KM top four finishes included: Naseme Green, third, and Jordan Trull, fourth, in the long jump. Edly Massanga second in the shot put. Leon Tuttanon second and Owen Hardage third in the pole vault. Sarah Scism second in the triple jump. Raekwon Kelly second, See TRACK MEET, Page 10

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Kings Mountain’s Darien McClain (top) works on a pin over Andrew Peeler of Burns in a SMAC wrestling match Tuesday at Parker Gym.

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KM Elite basketball summaries 9-11 yr Division Elite Dynasty 54 Elite Nation 27 Elite Blue Devils 47 Elite Spidas 29 11-13 yr Division Elite Heat 46 Elite Ballers 39 Elite Thunder 52 Elite Kingz22 5-6 co-ed yr Division K.M. Elite Select Red 31 Shelby Cade Blue 19 K.M. Elite Select Gold 31 Shelby Cadet White 9 7-8 yr Division Gastonia Showtime 35 K.M. Elite Select Gold 4 Shelby Cadet Blue 20 K.M. Elite Select Red 14 Shelby Cadet White 14 K.M. Elite Select Gold 10 9-10 yr Division K.M. Elite Select Red 62 Upper Cleveland All-Stars 17 K.M. Elite Select Gold 23 Shelby Cadet White 22 K.M. Elite Select Red 60 Shelby Cadet Blue 7 Cadet White: Bridges 8, Johnson 4, McDowell 2 Elite Select Gold: Tristian Pressley 5, Duane Jolly 2, Max Thompson 1 Leading Scorers

Elite Select Red: Isaiah Tate 19, Drew Hollifield 12, Carson Cooke 11, Johntae Robinson 9, J.J. Moore 4, Ezekiel Cannedy 4, Sincere Love 3. Upper Cleveland: Jeffrey Phillips 8, Avante Maddox 3, Hunter Davis 2, Ryan Thompson 2, Joseph Webb 2 Elite Select Gold: Kylan Hagan 11, Zoey Ward 5, Jackson Toney 4, Amari Smith 2, Cadet White: Goodlett 9, Johnson 6, Sanders 3, Jolly 2, Allen 2 Elite Select Red: Ezekiel Cannedy 18, Isaiah Tate 13, Johntae Robinson 12, Drew Hollifield 7, Malaki Hamrick 6, Sincere Love 4.

Cadet Blue: Husky 15, Tate 3, Gist 2 Elite Select Red: Jackson Toney 4, Jason McClain 3, Jamari Houston 2, Curtis Simpson 2, Landon Cloninger 1 Dynasty: J.J. Moore 21, Isaiah Tate 17, Malaki Hamrick 8, Kody Starnes 4, Zoey Ward 4 Nation: Ezekiel Cannedy 12, Parker Ladd 6, Elijah Burnette 5, Peyton Ladd 2, Amari Smith 2 Blue Devils: Drew Hollifield 17, Kate Hollifield 15, Sincere Love 7, Ally Hollifield 6, Bennett Davis 2 Spidas: Johntae Robinson 13, Carson Kelly 9, Carson Cooke 7

Leading Scorers Elite Select Red: Josiah Guyton 14, Silas Tate 6, K’Jaeria Brown 8, Zac Jeter 3, Elite Select Gold: Davin Digh 15, Braylon Brown 6, Kaleigh Gullatte 4, Chance Hamrick 3, Farri Martin 2, Levar Adams 1

Leading Scorers Heat: Kobe Paysour 15, Marquis Fewell 11, Kate Hollifield 10, Jacob Mitchell 8, Belton Pressley 2 Ballers: Eli Paysour 15, Jason Bolin 10, Isaiah Tate 9, Jaylen Williams 5 Thunder: Zak Smith 25, Matthew Toms 16, Ezekiel Cannedy 8, Elijah Cannedy 2 Kingz: Marcus Odums 6, Kody Starnes 6, Ty’Zhon Leslie 4, Kody Rikard 4, Titus Phillips 2

Leading Scorers Showtime: Quamell Scott 14, Jordan Floyd 13, Amari Littlejohn 4, Saron Floyd 2, Victor Moss 2. Elite Select Gold: Hunter Jackson 2, Landon Hollifield 1, Max Thompson 1

January 15th & 17th FCYBL Showcase Game Summaries

Week of Jan 12th Elite Intra League Game Summaries Leading Scorers Fire: Jamari Houston 10, Jason McClain 5, Max Thompson 4 DemBoyz: Jackson Toney 18 Lakers: Bryson Brown 6, Landon Cloninger 6, Hunter Jackson 3, Davaughn Norris 2 Clippers: Duane Jolly 5, Ethan Guy 2, Kee Kee Richardson 2, Carter Simpson 2 Leading Scorers 8-10 yr Girls Division Shelby Lady Cadet 31 K.M. Elite Lady Select 30, OT 11-12 yr Division K.M. Elite Select Gold 54 Shelby Cadet 36 13U yr Division Shelby Cadet 30 K.M. Elite Select 29 Lady Cadet: Pass 25, Haynes 2, Johnson 2, Lawrence 2. Elite Lady Select: Zoey Ward 20, Makalyn Rikard 6, Co’rey Simpson 2, Janiya Adams 2 Leading Scorers Select Gold: Jaylen Williams 12, Kobe Paysour 11, Kate Hollifield 8, Damien Wilson 8, Leading Scorers Shelby Cadet: Logan 8, Bridges 8, Cannon Jr. 4, Hopper 4, Hopper 2, Ruff 2, Borders 2,

KM Family YMCA winter basketball scores Bulls: 44 Tarheels: 16

Friday, January 16 5-6 Age Division Bulls: 22 Legomania: 18 Bulls: KJ Bell 8 pts, Aidan Smith 6pts , Serenity Odoms 4 pts, Zyaire Tate 4 pts Legomania: Leah Crowell 8 pts, Sophie Arrowood 4pts , Dakota Smith 2pts , Tristian McCorkle 2pts, Christian Hill 2 pts

16-18 Boys Age Division KM Ford: 66 KM Patterson: 37 KM Ford : Jordan Ford 14 pts , Jordan Trull 10 pts, Naseme Green 10 pts, Dante Rousseau 10 pts, Ashon Smith 9 pts, Jordan Moore 6 pts, Raequan Allen 4pts , Tyree McCoy 4pts KM Patterson: Dre Bell 15 pts, Jarrid Helms 7pts, Houston Carringer 7pts, Timothy Setzer 3 pts, Deveon Gamble 3 pts, Casey Whitesides 2pts KM Patterson: KM Freeman:

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KM Patterson: Casey Whitesides 18 pts, Dre Bell 13 pts, Jarrid Helms 12 pts, Houston Carringer 8 pts, Peter Boakye 2 pts KM Freeman: Kristien Bell 17 pts, Micheal Freeman 13 pts, Tyler Swann 7 pts, Thomas Myles 7 pts, Robert Hoyle 6 pts

Saturday, January 17th 5-6 Age Division

Bulls: KJ Bell 24 pts, Devin Hopper 8pts, Aidan Smith 4pts, Serenity Odoms 4pts, Zyaire Tate 4pts Tar Heels: Havyn Boyce 6 pts, Sabrina Howell 4 pts, Landon Moore 4 pts, Javarein Judson 2 pts

Cavaliers: Heat:

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Cavaliers: Maddox James 14pts, Jake Lloyd 9pts, JR Ragin 6pts, Dylan Thomas 4pts, Logan Wilder 3pts, Will Spicer 2pts Heat: Nolan Diaz 9pts, Alayna Patrick 2pts

10-12 Girls Age Division 7-8 Boys Age Division Hornets: Thunder:

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Hornets: Tucker Robinette 9 pts, Savannah Teague 6pts , Zach Scott 4 pts, Luke Scott 4 pts, Matthew Rhom 4pts Thunder: Kevin Lipscomb 8pts, Bradley Floyd 5pts, Lyric Phonephet 2pts, Daylin Hopper 2pts Heat: Bulls:

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Heat: LJ Roberts 14 pts, Thomas Spicer 9pts, Brayden Patrick 4pts, Julian Diaz 3pts, Cody Cameron 2pts Bulls: Jayden Adams 10pts, Devin Dorsey 6 pts, Trevor Moore 2pts, Aiden Robinson 2 pts, J’Myun Husky 2pts

Dover YMCA: KM Ballers:

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Dover YMCA: Kaylasia 10pts, Kennedy 4pts, Morgan 2pts, Jasmine 2pts) KM Ballers: Taylor Watson 4pts, Katherine Robinson 4pts, Aaliyah Byers 2pts, Nicole Currence 2pts, Camille Currence 1pt

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Beavers: Caleb Broome 11pts, Ally Hollifield 9pts, Nick Cole 6pts, Kohen Johnson 2pts Hornets: Ethan Carroll 8pts, Caden Mullinax 5pts, Turner Brown 2pts, Marty Lovingood 2pts

Blue Devils: 40 Bulls: 39 Blue Devils: Jordan Grier 18pts, Keylon Parker 6pts, Brandon Cloud 6pts, Devin Pressley 5pts, Ward Dellinger 3pts, Maddox Brown 2pts Bulls: Jaden Fields 24pts, Charlie Melton 5pts, Trey Crawford 3pts, Anazet Stephens 3pts, Blake Emory 2pts, Dalton Gunter 2pts Hornets : 34 Mountaineers: 16 Hornets: Kate Hollifield 14pts, Tyler Huntsinger 8pts, Chance Cannon 6pts, Brandon Bullock 6pts Mountaineers: Nick Burrows 5pts , Logan Patrick 5pts, Brandon Williams 3pts, Brandon Paulson 2pts, Riddick Phonephet 1pt

13-15 Boys Age Division Supersonics: 38 Spurs: 41

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Lakers: 48 Trail Blazers: 14 Lakers: Trey Crocker 15pts, Jerdon Pressley 9pts, Christopher Clark 7pts, Belton Pressley 5pts, McCrae Moore 5pts, Gavin Shockley 5pts, Max Johnson 2pts Trail Blazers: Nathan Lease 5pts, Xavier Stephens 4pts, Keyondre Currence 2pts, Matt Scoggins 2pts, Miles Hopper 1pt Wolfpack: Wolverines:

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9-10 Boys Age Division Beavers: Hornets:

Spurs : Mason James 19pts, John Harmon Melton 13pts , Matthew Baity 6pts, Harrison Conner 2pts , Blake Broome 1pt

Supersonics: Alex Goff 30pts, Kyle Sholes 4pts, Silar Price 2pts, Will Robinson 2pts

Wolfpack: Johnathon Medlin 34pts, Nathan Jeffers 15pts, Mikey Medlin 8pts Wolverines: Jylan Davis 14pts, Kayla Buchanan 9pts, Jordan Biddix 4pts, Jacob Robinson 1pt Hornets: Tarheels:

Hornets: Alec Bell 12pts, Tucker Carroll 11pts, John Harris 9pts, Hunter Champion 4pts Tar Heels: Justice Davis 9pts, Trevor Brown 7pts, Justin Jimson 4pts, Layne Galloway 4pts, Jared Lewis 2pts

Kings Mountain Middle School’s girls defeated North Lincoln Thursday at the KM gy, 40-15. Leading the Lady Patriots were Hannah Clark with 13 points, Sarah Drennan seven, Abby Pennington five, Essence Houser and Niya Kelly four each, Maggie Lloyd three and Emily

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Dover YMCA 3: Dezden Brewton 22pts, Khahylle Mcclain 8pts, Chalas Ross 8pts, Tripp Schenck 6pts, Daniel Hogan 4pts, Rhaji Hosh 4pts, Jake Appling 4pts, Rashawn Williams 4pts KM Patterson:Dre Bell 15pts, Kevin Gamble 10pts, Deveon Gamble 7pts

into a game yesterday at Draughn. Dylan Thrift led the Mountaineers with eight points. Jake Merchant scored seven, Jadien Adams five, Nolan Raby four and Zeldon Roberts 2.

Graham and Aleenih Carter-Kee two each. “The girls really came together and played solid team defense and offense,” said Coach Monty Deaton. Kings Mountain, 2-1, was scheduled to play at Crest Tuesday. The Lady Patriots go to Lincolnton Thursday.

KMMS boys edged by NL Kings Mountain Middle’s boys had undefeated North Lincoln on the ropes in a Tri-County game Thursday at KMMS, but the league leaders came from behind late to win 30-29. KM Coach Shane Cole said his Patriots played a “great defensive game,” coming from seven points down to take a one point lead with under two minutes to play. KM missed a potential game winning shot at the buzzer. Leading the way for the

Patriots was Player of the Week Caleb Watkins with 10 points. John Harmon Melton and Eli Paysour added six each, Lannden Zanders five and Kaylon Wade two. Cole cited Wade, Paysour and Melton for outstanding defensive play. KM, 2-4 overall and 1-2 in the conference, plays at Lincolnton Thursday. Score by quarters: KM 10 7 7 6 NL 13 6 8 3

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four double-digit scorers with 15 points. Kelsey Farmer and Chaya Hunter scored 12 each and Tamara Adams added 11. The Mountaineers bolted to a 13-0 lead but had to fight off the Bulldogs the rest of the night. Burns actually took a 57-56 lead with five minutes remaining. But eight straight points by Nelson McClain – and 11 overall in the fourth period – were the difference for the Mountaineers. McClain finished with 26 points and eight rebounds to lead the Mountaineers. Jacob Skidmore had 20 points and seven rebounds, and Demetrius Hill contributed 19 points. Dante Starr had eight rebounds and two points, Josh Helton had four points, Dalton Cash two and Tico Crocker one.

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JVs drop first loss in SMAC Kings Mountain High’s JV boys basketball team suffered its first conference loss Friday afternoon at home to Shelby, 42-26. The loss left the Mountaineers at 9-1 in the SMAC and 12-3 overall heading

Kings Mountain High’s varsity basketball teams swept Burns in a SMAC twinbill Tuesday night in Lawndale. The Lady Mountaineers broke a three-game losing streak with an 83-52 victory and the Mountaineers won their sixth game in a row, 74-70. The KM ladies rebounded from a slow start to roll to their fourth SMAC win in nine games and their seventh win against nine losses overall. After falling behind 6-0 Kings Mountain went on to lead 22-14 after the first quarter, 42-20 at halftime and 61-31 going into the fourth quarter. The Mountaineer coaches were able to get all of their players in the game, and 10 of them scored. Ka’Myiah Pressley led

Thursday, Jan. 29 4 p.m. – Middle school basketball, Kings Mountain at Lincolnton.

Friday, Jan. 30 4 p.m. – High school basketball, Crest at Kings Mountain.

Saturday, Feb. 1 TBD – SMAC wrestling tournament at Chase High.

Tuesday, Feb. 3 4 p.m. – Middle school basketball, Chase at Kings Mountain. 4 p.m. – High school basketball, Kings Mountain at R-S Central.

LAWNDALE – Charity Christian School held a special event on Sunday to celebrate National School Choice Week. Charity Chrisitian School leaders announced the opening of a new private Christian school in Fallston. Charity Christian School is a private school serving grades Kindergarten and 1–5, with a student enrollment of 35. CCS is one of more than 9,000 schools participating in National School Choice Week (January 25–31, 2015). The goal of the Week is to shine a positive spotlight on all types of education options for children—from traditional public schools to public charter schools, magnet schools, private schools, online learning and homeschooling. “We are excited to have CCS participate in National School Choice Week ,’’ said Andrew Campanella, National School Choice Week president. “It is because of great events like this that National School Choice Week, in North Carolina and across the country, will break records as the largest and most influential celebration of educational opportunity in American history.”

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Judy Ford, in a familiar apron, directs children on a Storywalk at Kings Mountain Gateway Trails and loves every minute of the time she spends with children.

FORD: likes working with children From Page 1 YMCA. The camp continues to be a huge success. An exciting addition to smmer reading at Mauney Memorial Library is the Storywalk at the Gateway Trail. A Storywalk is a fun, educational activity that places a children's story along a popular walking route. Judy puts pages of books transformed into signs that are laid out on the trail inviting families to follow the path. Children's Librarian Christy Conner says the activity is creating lots of fun and is educational for the kids. REaD boxes was new for the 2014 summer reading program. These literacy boxes were placed at various locations in the community. The boxes included free books and enrichment activities for at risk children to help prevent reading loss during the summer months. Materials were replenished once a week throughout summer. “Story Walk involved 60 children and their parents,'' said Ford. She said the obvious benefit is getting the kids outdoors, keeping their reading skills up to par, and

having fun. Ford's creativity is also very noticeable at First Wesleyan Church where she has decorated one of the Sunday School rooms as an outdoor forest. She's shares ideas also with Friends of Crowders Mountain State Park and never says 'no' when she is called by the school system as a substitute teacher. Before retirement, she served 24 years in the classroom at West School, mostly second grade throughout her career. One interesting project this week for Ford was teaching a class of women interested in fashioning “tu tu's.” She chose the patterns and materials. She is also teaching a class in gardening. Ford is a graduate of Kings Mountain High School and Limestone College at Gaffney, SC. ”I started out as a teacher's assistant and went back to school and earned my degree and I am so glad I made that decision,'' said Ford. She is also a certified North Carolina Environmental Educator and that association took her to Belize, Ecuador, and Yellowstone National Park on summer trips to work with

children. She also worked on a sailing vessel for 10 days off the Coast of Maine studying marine life. All of that experience she passes on to children. She's finishing a course as a Master Gardener and all that increased knowledge will be a real plus for the children she helps this summer. “Judy has such a bubbling personality and does a bang-up job,'' says Shirley Brutko, a leader at Gateway. And whatever the subject of the book, Judy has a decorative apron on the theme. If she talks about rocks, she has rocks on her apron. She matches her apron with the story. Judy is married to Rocky Ford, who retired from Parker Hydraulics and is now in the Carpentry Department at Kings Mountain High School. They have two children: San and Cynthia Ford and Audrey and Ryan Mills. Their 16-year-old granddaughter is Savannah Ford. She is daughter of Daphne Ware and the late Erskin Ware of Kings Mountain. Judy Ware obviously loves what she does and does what she loves.

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CONCERT SATURDAY - Oak Grove String Band, above, with special guests Charlie Carpenter and Scott Moss, will present a concert Saturday night at 7 p.m. at Joy Performance Center in Kings Mountain. Advance tickets are on sale at $15, at the door $20. Tickets also may be ordered at www.ticketsnc.com or by calling 704-472-7762.

Affordable Health Screenings coming to Kings Mountain, North Carolina Kings Mountain, North Carolina – Residents living in and around the Kings Mountain, North Carolina can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church will host this community event on 2/16/2015. The site is located at 260 Range Rd in Kings Mountain. Servio Manderochio of Holly

Springs, NC attended a Life Line Screening and said, "I can't begin to thank you enough. The screening you performed save my life". Screenings can check for: •The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for heart disease, stroke and overall vascular health. • HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels • Diabetes risk • Bone density as a risk for possible osteoporosis

NEW LOOK: at grading scales From Page 1 The grading scale works like this: Before, a score in a class between 93 and 100 was an A, 85 to 92 was a B and so on. Under the new policy, a 90 would become the lowest A, and 80 the lowest B. Schools also had the option to include pluses and minuses in the grades. That would go away in the new policy. The changes go into effect for the freshman class entering high school in 2015. Sophomores and other

upper classroom in 2015 would be on the old scale. At the kindergarten through 8th grade levels, students are not set to move to the 10-point scale. The state board leaves that to the judgment of local school boards. “As far the lower levels go, it’s on our radar to discuss a possible change in the grading scale,” Fisher said. Advocates for the change at the high school levels say the reasoning is simple. A student in, say, Georgia, who earned a grade of 91

A LOOK AT GRADING SCALES The changes to the grading scale widen the range for each letter grade and lower the minimum passing score. A look at the difference in the two scales.

Judy Ford is pictured with children at Gateway Trails as they participated in special fun projects.

A place: to call home From Page 1 “I want to give back to the community and I need help from the community,'' she said this week. Wilson started an outreach ministry after her own challenges in life. She visits residents in rest homes, helps feed the homeless, and works with families with drug and alcohol problems. She says she has plenty of time to help other people and that's what God wants her to do.

Wilson is active in Christian Freedom Baptist Church. Wilson plans to take her call for help to the Kings Mountain City Council at its Tuesday night meeting at 6 p.m. at city hall. Says Wilson,”It would be an answer to prayer if someone would step up and donate a house or a plot of land to put a house,'' she said. “There are women in our community who need a safe haven – a home of their own – where they can get a new start in life,'' she said.

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Feds Bust: big video poker den From Page 1 involved in the violations,” including U.S. currency in excess of $4 million, or property of equal value. The government claims that Calhoun hid his half of the profits in PVC pipes, which he stashed on property he owns in North and South Carolina. The unidentified partner took his share to South Carolina, where associates stored it for him, documents indicate. Charges are included in a “bill of information,” which indicates that the case will not go before a grand jury and Calhoun likely has agreed to plead guilty. He is expected to appear in court later this week.

Old grading scale A: 100-93 B: 92-85 C: 84-77 D: 76-70 F: Below 70

From Page 1 government's boundaries. The legal debt margin for the city of Kings Mountain is $71,710,669. The audit noted that property tax remains at 40 cents per $100 in assessed property value. The General fund budget is 6 percent higher than last year's budget due to a 2 percent cost of living raise given to all full time employees and new positions created. The city continues to make improvements to the downtown business area. All four of the city's enterprise funds increased due to the cost of living given to all full time employees in 2014-15 and the continued expansion of the Smart Meter project to all meters in the electric and gas departments and up to half of the total meters in the water/ sewer fund. The water/ sewer fund increase of 7 percent from the prior year

is also due to an increase in cost of supplies because of a change to industry standards. The Electric fund increased by 5 percent due to additional capital outlay request.The gas fund budget increased by 10 percent from the prior year due to the expansion of services in the area and increase in cost of natural gas. Auditors included in the report some economic factors which could be reflected in future budgets. . The city continued its second year of a water and sewer rate increase of 7 1/2% as recommended by the rate study completed in 2012 and to pay for major improvements. NC Department of Natural Resources awarded the city two 20year, no interest State Revolving Fund loans totaling $ 28,623,310 to complete a 36-inch waterline from Moss Lake to town and to upgrade the T. J. Ellison Water Treatment Plant. A

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new energy company, NTE, announced its plans to come to Kings Mountain with anticipated completion date 2018. NTE will produce and distribute electrical power utilizing a combined cycle natural gas facility with its purchase of natural gas being delivered directly from Williams (Transco) with Kings Mountain providing all new water and wastewater needs for this facility. The new plant will be the city's largest water customer regarding daily volume at this time. The city is now leasing its dark fiber to a local company. The Catawba Indian Council made application with the US Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs to build and operate a casino and resort in Kings Mountain. They are awaiting approval of the application at this time. ''In city government, like any other successful business entity, you must have a strong team of visionaries working closely together to build a better future for the community and its citizens,'' said Mayor Rick Murphrey. ''The city's team is the city manager, city council, city staff and our citizens,'' said the mayor. “With everyone working together we have had clean audits for 17 years,'' he said.

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Letters to the Editor To the editor: The Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament held at Shelby High School was a great success this year just as it has been for the past two years. I would like to express thanks and appreciation to all the fans and supporters of Cleveland County basketball. Just as the past two years, we had record-breaking crowds and great teams participating in our tournament. Cleveland County teams Burns, Crest, Kings Mountain and Shelby along with Hunter Huss, Gaffney High, Forest View High and a visiting team from Australia played exciting basketball each night. Kings Mountain High and Crest High battled for the championship with Crest High School winning the tournament. We could not have put this tournament on if it were not for our financial supporters. We would like to show appreciation to: Dover Foundation, Joe Morgan Co., Dale and Dianne Hollifield, YMCA of Shelby, Edward Jones, Elizabeth Baptist Church, Flooring America, Scism &

Son, WB Trucking, Bob McRae, Jim and Jaquitha Reid, Huitt & Borders Dentistry, Dellinger’s Jewel Shop, Warlick & Hamrick Insurance, Jimbo Thompson, Steve Baker, and Chiropractic Plus of Shelby. Supplying food for our players and officials, school and community officials, and supporters is crucial to running a successful tournament. We would like to encourage each of you to eat locally. We have some very good restaurants in our county and many of them gave over and above what we asked. We are grateful to the following restaurants and supporters who donated food: Dairy Queen of Shelby, Taco Bell of Shelby, Fatz of Shelby, Linwood Restaurant of Kings Mountain, Wendy’s of Shelby, Subway of Kings Mountain, Kentucky Fried Chicken of Kings Mountain and Shelby (two locations), Food Lion of Kings Mountain, 2 locations, Burger King of Shelby, Jack in the Box of Shelby, Sonic of Shelby, Love’s Fish Box of Kings Mountain, McDonald’s of Shelby, Cleveland Mall and Shelby High locations, McDonald’s

of Kings Mountain, Highway 74 location, Ronnie Boheler of Southern Chew in Kings Mountain, Jamming J’s Pizza of Shelby, 231 Cherokee Grill of Kings Mountain, Papa John’s Pizza of Kings Mountain, Zaxby’s of Shelby, Pizza Inn of Shelby, Dianne Hollifield, and Jaquitha Reid. Special thanks are given to the following people for their tireless effort as volunteers: Mark and Jodi McDaniel, Tina Hollifield, and Dale Hollifield for their work in the concession stand; Ford and Wanda Lawrence for serving and supervising the player’s room and Dale and Dianne Hollifield for keeping the Hospitality Room open. Again, operating a three-day tournament takes a lot of work and planning. All these people and businesses made my job much easier and much more enjoyable. Thanks so much again. Aubrey Hollifield Head Basketball Coach Shelby High School See more LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Page 12

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six performances last summer and that benow Cleveland ginning June 26 the County had become drama will be prean economic power sented at Joy Theatre house. There were for five weekends pictures of Broad Riv- and every weekend er Greenway, three the summers theremiles of river frontage after. and 25 miles of trails Prior to the film with thousands of vis- showing, diners itors each year; Gate- enjoyed a buffet way Trail pictures and meal by Jeff Taylor commentary on thou- and Butch Phillips of sands of visitors each Heavens Scent and year; and exceptionSouthern BBQ. al leaders that the Regional table art county has produced was provided by the – from the O. Max Cleveland County Gardner and Clyde R. Arts Council Hoey and the Shelby Reception music Dynasty, to currently beginning at 7:15 Rep.Tim Moore of ran the gamut of Kings Mountain who western, country, recently became bluegrass, gospel, Speaker of the State jazz, and Americana House of Representa- from Image, Wayne tives. Taylor, Mickey Basil, Playwright Bob In- Liam Purcell, Deeper man, who wrote the Shade of Blue and highly successful dra- others. Guitarist ma “Liberty Mounand vocalist Taylor, tain” for the Kings who entertained for Mountain Little Theformer President atre, was introduced George Bush at the from the main stage White House and for by White. Inman said 20 years was in the that Kings Mountain US Navy band, was had become one of accompanied at the his favorite places in piano by Mickey Bathe county since his sil who played with association with the many of the “greats” Revolutionary Warin Nashville, Tenera play. He said the nessee. Taylor also play was sold out at accompanied Bush to From Page 1

China in 1989. Liam Purcell, age 12, was a star of the show as were the Moore Brothers, Isaac 12, and Jacob Moore, 16, among other youth who entertained on stage. White said he came to Cleveland County a year ago to do a piece for his TV show on the Scruggs Center and met Alan Langley, of the Chamber of Commerce. The show host was introduced as a “down home guy, what you see is what you get.” Jason Falls, chairman of county commissioners, and Eddie Holbrook, vice-chairman, were introduced from the stage. They commended White for “looking at the great things we have going in Cleveland County and showing our story to large audiences.” Check the listings of ‘Carl White’s Life in the Carolinas” on local TV stations for some of the prettiest and unique places in the Carolinas. White says there are more stories to tell.

gun so they could go squirrel hunting after an “apologist for school. Not today. terrorism” after sugTwenty years ago gesting on Facebook what might have that he sympathized been taken as a joke with one of the Paris or just a wisecrack is gunmen, a judicial no longer acceptable. source has said. A People continue to France comic well bully on the Internet, known for his in your write harassing stuff face speeches and about schoolmates comedy routines was and talk trash about recently placed in jail other people. There is because of a tweet nothing good about that he sent out. Paris verbally assaulting police didn’t think innocent people. it was funny. France One thing is for is a nation that is on certain; there is no edge. Some things room for stupid talk just aren’t funny. when it comes to our Don’t get excited. national security. I am for free speech Kids of all ages all the way. I am also and even adults need supportive of the mil- to remind anyone lions of peace loving who we suspect Muslims. However, might do something our nation has been stupid, “Don’t do there and to some anything stupid!” extent we still are. Don’t associate with Just fly on a plane any kind of militant or go into a federal Muslim web site. building and you are Do not associate reminded that milwith militant Muslim itant Muslims have people. Do not make changed our country any kind of statement forever. We have a to anybody or on kind of fear in Ameri- social media about ca that we had never any kind of militant known before 911. Muslim sympathy or I’ve heard old leanings! Find somepeople talk about thing else to do with walking to school your life and time! If and carrying a shotyou need to channel

your frustration, loneliness and anger then find a healthy, ethical and moral way to do it. The good Muslims of this nation and world must stand up, March and fight back against militant Muslims. We need to see and hear the good Muslims crying out against the bad Muslims. In the meantime, if you are not a Muslim don’t go looking for a militant Muslim group to join because your life is boring and pathetic. There is a world out there that needs people to utilize their lives to the fullest for good, not barbaric acts of violence against mankind. Be the person who changes the world for good. (Dr. Glenn Mollette is a syndicated American columnist and author. He is read in all 50 states. The views expressed are those of the author and are not necessarily representative of any other group, organization or this publication.)

Classified Ads Homes for Sale/Rent 5 ROOM HOUSE for RENT near North School on Lackey Street in KM. NO PETS. Gas heat. 2/3 BR, 1 BA. $450/mth + deposit. References required. 704-734-0951 after 4 pm. (1/28/15) MOBILE HOMES AND APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN KINGS MOUNTAIN-Prices starting at $100/week. Call 704-7394417 or (evening) 704-7391425. (tfn)

Land for Sale LOTS IN GASTON, CLEVELAND, RUTHERFORD and CHEROKEE CO., some with water & septic. Credit no problem, owner will finance with low DP. Call Bryant Re-

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Child Care WILL BABYSIT IN MY HOME. Babies up to 7 yrs. Old. 6:30 am – 4:30 pm. Call 704-7347972 for more information. (1/28/15)

Help Wanted David Baptist Church in Kings Mountain is looking for a part-time church secretary. Candidate should be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, as well as QuickBooks. Experience with accounting and payroll is preferred. Please email resume to: davidbaptistchurch@gmail. com. (1/21,28, 2/04,11,18 & 25)

Legals STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2015 – 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL CASE NO. Z-1-12-14 Heather Kubu is requesting to rezone properties located approximately between South Cansler and the intersection of Hawthorne Road from Residential 10 (R-10) to RS6. The properties may also be identified

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Uncle J’s BBQ & Restaurant Grand Opening

Uncle J’s BBQ & Restaurant kicked off its grand opening Friday, serving up a traditional lunch of meatballs, penne pasta, and Italian bread to hungry members of the Cleveland Chamber, a group of city employees and a few members of the Kings Mountain City Council. Uncle J’s, whose slogan is Where Southern Cuisine Meets Northern Cuisine, also offers pulled pork barbecue, smoked wings, spare ribs and hushpuppies. Located at 717 York Rd., the restaurant is open seven days a week. Photo by DAVE BLANTON

Wounded Warriors Run/Walk Saturday The third annual Wounded Warrior's 4-mile run will be held Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. in the parking lot of Patriot Jacks on East King Street at Canterbury Road. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Saturday. Run-

ners and walkers may participate and all proceeds are earmarked for United Veterans Association of Gastonia to repair a six foot hole in the world's largest free flying American flag which weighs 400 pounds.

Army-issued awards will go to the winners. Each participant will receive imprinted dog tags. “We hope everyone will come out and support this project,'' said Starr Dove. Call Mrs. Dove at 704-6853549 for more information.

Ronnie Zuarro, head chef at Uncle J’s, prepares meat balls for opening day at the new restaurant on York Road. Photo by ELLIS NOELL

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

Letters to the Editor To the editor: I was able to go to Raleigh with our delegation to watch Tim Moore being sworn in as Speaker of the House of Representatives. I was moved to tears a couple of times and want to share some of that with you. First, I was moved by the invocational prayer. In years past people have told me that when they were asked to give the invocation in the House they were instructed not to use Jesus’ name. When Representative Torbett of Gastonia introduced the invocation he started off with Benjamin Franklin’s comments to the constitutional convention. Paraphrasing, Franklin said: “If the Almighty takes notice of every sparrow that falls to the ground then perhaps we should invoke the blessings of heaven as we seek to raise an empire from the ground’’. Then he read the very first prayer offered before that body, and that historic prayer ended with “in the name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” Second, Tim shared something he said he learned from Senator Tillis. When we cast a vote first we should think about when deciding on

policy votes is how we truly feel about the merits, is it good or bad, right or wrong. Second, we should think about the needs of our constituents and what is good for them. Party politics should be last. Next, the vote for Tim was unanimous, all 119 members present. There was no protest candidate from the Democrats. What that means to me is that everyone has enough respect for Tim to give him a chance to live up to his word. Tim said he will try to manage issues in a nonpartisan way. Fourth, when they voted on the temporary House rules one of the rules gave veto power to committee members. If two thirds of a committee wants something placed on the committee agenda they can vote to have it placed there regardless of the will of the committee chair. Tim was delivering on his promises already. This is a great start. I think we should pray that the House continues to move forward in this manner and pray heaven’s blessings upon their proceedings. Keith Miller Kings Mountain

Facility inspections The Cleveland County Health Department inspected two Kings Mountain restaurants and a mobile food unit during the period Jan. 12-16. They were: Papa John's Pizza, Battlground Ave., 97; Sub Factory, Battleground Ave.97; and Slow Smokin BBQ, Railroad Ave, 98.

Inspections Jan. 19Jan 23, 2015 included: The Clubhouse Bar at KM Country Club 95.5, Ingles 147 Produce, Shelby Road, 98; Ingles 147 Meat Market, Shelby Road, 98.5 and Summit Place, Phifer Road, 99.

Breakfast fundraiser A breakfast fundraiser for Hannah Wyte will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, from 7-10 a.m. at Patterson Grove Baptist Church Family Life Center. Wyte is a ECU International student volunteer to Thailand this summer. The public is invited.

Help with heating bills The Cleveland County Department of Social Services announces the availability of funds for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program. This program provides a one-time vendor payment to eligible households to assist with the rising costs of heating. The funding is limited but at this time there is still funding available. The household must meet income guidelines, be responsible for heating bill, a U. S. citizen or an eligible

alien, and have resources less than $2.250. Applications will be taken until March 31, 2015 or until funding is no longer available. The agency is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. To 5 p.m. Applications will be taken on a first come first serve basis. Be prepared for a possible lengthy wait. Applicants can call the energy information line recording at 704-487-0661 Ext. 394 for more information.

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