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SPRING MUSICAL – Kings Mountain High School Theatre Department is presenting a spring musical. From left, Paloma Dettloff and Ethan Clinard.
‘Once Upon a Mattress’ Opens February 24 Kings Mountain High School Performing Arts Department will present “Once Upon a Mattress,’’ with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer. Show times are Friday and Saturday, February 24, 25, March 3 and 4 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, February 26 and March 5 at 2 p.m. at Barnes Auditorium on the campus of Kings Mountain
High School. Tickets are $12 for general admission, $10 for senior citizens and Cleveland County Schools (CCS) Renaissance Silver Card Holders, and free for children 5 and under and CCS Renaissance Gold Card Holders. Tickets can be purchased at the box office prior to the show, in the front office of Kings Mountain High School beginning Wednesday, February 22, See PLAY, Page 7A
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY – Dessie Morrow Loftin and Major Loftin have been married 66 years and their love is still as strong as it was on their wedding day Dec. 22, 1950.
Happy Valentine’s Day to Dessie and Major Loftin The Kings Mountain couple have been married 66 years and both say their love for each other is still as strong as it was on their wedding day Dec. 22, 1950 at First Church of the Nazarene. The close-knit family will have to postpone a celebration until Mrs. Loftin is discharged from the hospital and they hope she will be coming home soon after suffering a bout of pneumonia. Mrs. Loftin, now 83, was a high school senior, swept off her feet by her handsome boyfriend and schoolmate,
Major Loftin, now 86, who was 19. His bride was 17 years old and the couple decided to marry before she finished Kings Mountain High School in June of1951. Family is priority for the Loftins. The couple raised four children and dote on their nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A big fan of Kings Mountain High School sports, Major followed the team for years to home games and outof-town games such as state play-offs. He is also a big St. Louis Cardinal and N. C. State sports fans. All the members of the Loftin family gathered for a Christmas get-to-gether. See LOFTIN, Page 7A
“I think politics are in play here,’’ former M a y o r K y l e Smith told city coun- MAYOR NEISLER cil at last Tuesday’s public hearing on changing the name of Kings Mountain Boulevard. “I personally like the way it is.” Four other people at the hearing agreed with Smith that they liked’’ the way it is.’’ Mayor Scott Neisler told The Herald this week that he will not recommend changing the name of Kings Mountain Boulevard. He said city council makes final decision on naming or renaming of streets and that discussion could come at a future work session. With seven members on council, the mayor has no vote ex-
cept in case of a tie. The mayor said he was excited “that people want to honor people who mean something to Kings Mountain’’ and said he feels that a memorial sign or some other honorarium may be considered. He said that one of the reasons he hopes the street name isn’t changed is that changes of addresses might deter first responders to emergencies. Five of 13 speakers at last Tuesday’s public hearing said “leave the name Kings Mountain Boulevard as it is.” Four speakers suggested the name of the late, slain Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Brenda Brown presented the name of Sam Brown, who moved to the Compact Community in 1920, was active in the community and in the Cleveland County Extension Club and worked at Margrace Mill all his life. Three speakers suggested the name of the late
Hazel L. Gill, funeral home owner who also operated a trucking business. Donnell Gill said his father had a “big heart and helped many people. Councilman Curtis Presley said Gill was “a pillar of the community” and commended him highly for his service, honesty and generosity. At a recent council meeting Pressley had suggested that the city honor Dr. King by naming Kings Mountain Boulevard after him. The mayor said that he recognized King as a great leader but suggested that local African Americans had contributed much to the community and perhaps that route was the way to go if council, which has the last say, approved renaming or naming streets. “It’s important that we recognize our own who honor the foundation of our community,’’ said Neisler. Doug Lawing, chairman of the city’s Planning and Zoning Board, was the first to speak on the proposed
name change. ” I oppose it because Kings Mountain Boulevard is the gateway to Kings Mountain and I-85. Use the honorarium process but I can tell you that both processes are cumbersome and tiring. People get frustrated when their home addresses are changed and they miss their mail. You have to work on the Department of Transportation schedule. Many good people have contributed to our community.’’ “Consider other options,’’ said Thomas Wells whose ancestors fought at the Battle of Kings Mountain. It’s good that we can discuss issues without fear of reprisal.’’ Andrew Dixon, a resident of Gastonia who volunteers at Mauney Memorial Library, said the name of Kings Mountain Boulevard honors those who fought and died on the battle field which is a short distance proceeding down to the end of Dixon School See PUBLIC HEARING, Page 7A
Hartley Plyler is beating the odds When Hartley Plyler was a baby her parents were told that she would never walk, talk or be able to do many things, yet she has beat the odds and has completed one year in Clemson LIFE, a program at Clemson University designed to help students with intellectual disabilities who desire a post-secondary experience on a college campus A 5K “run with Hart & Sole’’ benefit will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at Patriots Park to help Hartley 18, attend her second year at Clemson LIFE. The family is hoping to raise the $40,000 tuition cost.
Last year the Plylers entered an on-line contest and won $20,000 through the North Carolina Educational Lottery and with additional fundraisers paid the tuition for the first year. No scholarships or loans are available. Hartley will not earn a degree but will learn to live independly and the program will teach her vocational skills. Born with several medical conditions that put obstacles before her resulted in numerous surgeries over her young lifetime. Her parents, Charles and Lucy Plyler, have exhausted their See PLYLER, Page 7A
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Steven Barrett US Navy Veteran
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Charles Steven “Steve” Barrett, 74, resident of Gantt St, Kings Mountain, NC, passed away February 1, 2017 at Peak Resources, Shelby, NC. Born in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Charles Van Buren Barrett and Biddie Gladden Barrett. He was also preceded in death by a son, Todd Barrett, two sisters Sue Jane Henderson and Golden Waters and two brothers Claude Van Buren Barrett and Donald R. Barrett. He was retired from Norick Brothers in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. He was a US Navy Veteran. Surviving are his brother, Ray Barrett and Becky, Rock Hill, SC and sister Rita Lawing and husband, Doug, Kings Mountain; his son, Brian Barrett and wife, Julie, Kings Mountain; his daughter, Bridget Salisbury and husband, David, Gastonia; and grandchildren Logan Barrett, Zach Barrett and Maddie Grace Barrett. The funeral service was conducted Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel. Dr. Steve Taylor officiated the service. The family received visitors from 12:30-2 p.m. Saturday prior to the funeral service at Harris Funeral Home. Interment, with full military honors, was provided by the Marine Corp League, Foothills Detachment, at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
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Korean war veteran KINGS MOUNTAIN James Oren Fulton, 86, resident of Kings Mountain, NC died February 6, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late Palmer Dekalb Fulton and Emma Frances Weatherspoon and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Preston, Robert, and William Palmer Fulton and by his sisters Louise, Eleanor, Pansy, and Dorothy. Oren retired from Duke Power Company. He served as a deacon at Boyce Memorial ARP Church in Kings Mountain. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 123 in Gastonia and Post 155 in Kings Mountain and a former member of Drum & Bugle Corp the
Terry Carl Dowda KINGS MOUNTAIN Terry Carl Dowda, 61, resident of Kings Mountain, passed away February 4, 2017 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. Born in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Carl Dowda. He is survived by his daughter, Cassie Whited and husband Apollo and their children, Hudson and Liam of Kings Mountain, NC and his mother, Janie Dowda of Kings Mountain and siblings Elaine, Gary, Nancy, Bobby, Ann and Charlie. Friends are invited to attend a graveside service and interment at 11 a.m. on Wednesday February 8, 2017 at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain. Following graveside services Wednesday, Terry’s family will receive friends at Harris Funeral Home Inc., 108 S. Piedmont Avenue in Kings Mountain from 1-2 p.m. where a Memorial Service will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Memorials may be made to Testa Family Hospice House, 321 Kings Mountain Boulevard, Kings Mountain, NC 28086-9177. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals. com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.
Tom Keeter SHELBY- Thomas “Tom” Keeter, 78, died Tues., Jan. 31, 2017, at his home. The family received friends Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Funeral services were held 2p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel Interment was in Cleveland Memorial Park. Online condolences: www.claybarnette.com Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby is assisting the family. Rambling Rebels. He is a United States Navy veteran who served during the Korean conflict from 1948-1952. He is survived by Virginia Bridgeman of Gastonia, Oren’s sweetheart and best friend; his brother, Paul Fulton of Shelby; daughters, Jamia (Steve) Deaton of Gastonia, Rita (Karl) Barber of Florida and Ronda (John) DiNome of Florida; seven grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. The memorial service will be conducted Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. at Boyce Memorial ARP Church. The family will receive friends from 11-11:30 a.m. at the church prior to the funeral service. Interment, with full military honors, will be provided by the Marine Corp League Foothills Detachment at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. Memorials may be made to Boyce Memorial ARP Church, PO Box 1145, Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals. com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN Jeffrey Scott Putnam, 57, resident Kings Mountain, NC., After a courageous battle with renal cancer, Jeff passed away peacefully at his home. Born in Gaston County, he was the son of the late Lawrence Edward Putnam and Connie Goins Putnam. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Daryl Putnam. He coached in Kings Mountain for over 30 years. He was also member of Eastside Baptist Church. Jeff was loved by many. Surviving are his wife, Sharon Foster Putnam; sons, Tanner Putnam and John Taylor “JT” Putnam; and sister, Donna P. Butler. Memorial/ visitation was held Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at 6 p.m. at Barnes Auditorium at Kings Mountain High School. Memorials may be made to Kings Mountain High School Athletic Program, 500 Phifer Road, Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086. A guest register is available at www. HarrisFunerals. com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Kings Mountain, was in charge of arrangements.
Mended Hearts meeting Monday Chapter #379 of mended hearts will hold their monthly meeting Monday, February 13 at 5:45 p.m. in the Pine Room at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. New chapter officers are excited as they begin their new year of leadership. Kelly Harris, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at Caromont, will be speaking at 7 p.m.during the cardiac rehab meeting afterwards. All members are encouraged to attend both meetings
By Debbie Smiley Life was normal as could be until Oct. 14, 2016. After going for my regular annual mammogram they found a suspicious area, after an ultrasound they could not determine it was cancer. Oh how I wish they had sent me for a biopsy that day. He recommended I come back in six months, when I went back it was too late. The cancer had formed two tumors and went into my lymph nodes under my right arm. That was the day my life changed forever, I felt like I was in a whirlwind attending doctor appointments back to back. I was diagnosed with Invasive Carcinoma Breast cancer stage 2 and on Nov. 1st started my first chemo treatment, my last one will be Feb. 16, 2017. I will have surgery in March (double mastectomy) because I am HER2 positive and the odds of it coming back in the other breast are doubled. I will then go through 10 weeks of radiation and then three reconstruction surgeries. My last treatment will be one year of Herceptin given at Levine Cancer Center every three weeks. All of this has been difficult for me because after being a pastor’s wife for 10 years then working in Human Services field for 16 years I am accustomed to helping others. I keep telling myself, I don’t have time to be sick or go through any of this. Unfortunately cancer has no respect of persons. It does not care if you have a job, family or plans for your life. My faith in God has been tested like never before. The fear that comes along with cancer is something that grips your very soul. I have had no other choice but to trust in God for peace and continue the fight and accept the treatment plan. I want to live and laugh again!! I believe after all the treatments my report will be a positive one with NO MORE CANCER!! I grew up in the Shelby area, graduated from Crest High School in 1977 and have been touched by the support from former classmates through social media. Also from old friends and former co-workers through social media. I am so thankful for the
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10 years of pastoral work at Christian Worship Center in Ellenboro with my husband Danny Smiley Sr. who passed away in 2005. Through that experience it built my foundation of faith that has remained strong over the years and is helping me in this fight. After leaving pastoral work I have continued to work in the Human Services field in various positions, most of which has been in Therapeutic Foster Care. I love helping others and serving those who need help to reach their fullest potential. I am most thankful for my wonderful family who have supported me and stood by me. My three grown sons and four precious grandchildren have really gave me the determination to keep fighting because I want to be here to watch them grow up. A special thank you to “Van”, he has stood by me with his unfailing love and commitment. I was overwhelmed by the financial fundraisers my family starting planning for me over the next few months. In June 2016, I took a job in Asheville at RHA making quite a bit more money. I had no idea four months later I would be diagnosed with cancer. RHA has been wonderful to work with me but they are limited on the amount of days you can be out. Because I have not been with the company one year I have no family medical leave and not enough PTO days to cover the time I need for surgeries and treatment. Mid January I took a part time position due
to the negative effects from chemo and treatments that are scheduled in Gastonia and Shelby. On March 1st I will be going out of work for surgery and treatment. My doctors have told me I should expect to be out of work 6-7 months. This was devastating to me because I have always worked and maintained my own way. I would like to thank everyone in advance that give toward these events. Cancer has changed me and I now know there is no way I can do this on my own. My greatest desire is that you pray for me that after all of this I will remain cancer free the rest of my life. In his love and mine, Debbie Smiley Debbie Smiley Breast Cancer Fundraiser Event: How you can help Location: Safe Harbor Community Church, 301 South Battleground Ave., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Date: Feb. 25, 2017 Time: 5-7 - Hotdog plates for $5.00 Includes: 2 hotdogs, chips, drink and dessert and from 7 until 9 - Gospel Singing featuring Kathy Payne, John Heath and Robert Fraley. If you cannot attend this event there are others ways to give. Any donation would be greatly appreciated. Visit www.gofundme.com/debbiesmiley-breast-cancer-fund for online donations. If you would like to send a donation by mail please contact Aaron Corson for information 704915-0272.
Warm Weather in January brought out builders The warmer weather in January resulted in building projects underway in Kings Mountain and visits to Tammy Scruggs at the city’s building and codes office for permits. They included: BUILDING MASTER RESIDENTIAL – Shirley Blanton, 207 Fulton St., to repair bathroom floor, $6,000 valuation; $75 fee; Roger Bowen, 1050 Elam Road, contractor; sub-contractors Mark Bridges electrical and Logan Plumbing; BD Housing, PO Box 635, to totally remodel a house at 713 Landing Street due to a fire with Innovative Pool Designs as contractor and Childers Heating & Cooling and KM Electric as sub-contractors, valuation $6,000, city fee $75; David Faunce, 116 E. Mountain St., to remodel, $50,000 valuation, $337 city fee; Horne Construction & Design contractor; Dana Burris, 935 Mountain Crest Dr., to remodel 1200 square feet home; Stephen Jones, Kershaw, SC, con-
tractor; valuation $78,000, city fee $178.; Mark Crawford, 322 Landry Drive, to add 400 square feet above garage and kitchen area, $25,000 valuation, city fee $85; Hall Builders, 306 Liberty Court, contractor; Wanda White, PO Box 1312, to build 3066 square foot single family dwelling with 24x24 detached garage at 1412 Merrimont Avenue, Hall Builders, contractor, valuation $345,385, city fee $1,639.00 and Dabahel Hernandez, 1507 N. Cansler St., to build 2880 square foot accessory building in back yard, valuation $15,000, city fee $453; homeowner contractor; Eagles Gate, 306 Liberty Court, to build a 1550 square foot single family dwelling at 117 Tommy James Court, valuation $174,607; city fee $846.00; Eric Spicer, 916 Sherwood Lane, to add 520 square feet to existing detached garage, K. F. Davis Homebuilders & Construction, contractor; $20,000 valuation, city fee $75.00.
BUILDING MASTER COMMERCIAL – South Post, 420 S. Railroad Ave., to upfit for self storage at 420 S. Railroad Ave., $175,000 valuation, city fee $826.25; Whaley Construction, Shelby, contractor. BUILDING PERMIT RESIDENTIAL – Patricia Barnette, Gastonia, to tear down one wall, remodel kitchen and bath and refinishing floors, cleaning up yard and tearing off back deck, valuation $40,000, city fee $180. Homeowner contractor. FENCE RESIDENTIAL – Dewayne Turner, 121 Ann St., black vinyl chain-link/wood dence, Chastain Fence, 156 Putnam Lake Road, contractor; David Brinkley, 413 Country Club Acres, 174 feet of six feet white vinyl privacy fence, 100 S. Gaston St., Quality Fence Solutions, Bessemer City, contractor; David Brinkley, 413 Country Club Acres, 120 feet of six feet white vinyl privacy fence at 102 S. Gaston St., quality Fence Solutions,
contractor; all city fees $30. POOL RESIDENTIAL – Philip Cody Smith, 703 Huntingtowne Dr, 16x32 inground pool, Innovative Pools contractor, fee $300; Richard L. Calhoun, 911 Crescent Circle, 16x32 inground pool, Innovative Pool Designs, contractor, city fee $300. DEMOLITION RESIDENTIAL – David Brinkley Properties, 413 Country Club Acres, to demolish a single-family dwelling at 605 Mauney Ave., T&L Grading contractor, valuation $4,000; city fee $50.
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Three businesses plan $8M in construction A financial office, a drug store and an industry plan major building construction in Kings Mountain totaling more than $8M. State Employee Credit Union, 2104 Shelby Road, plans construction of a new $3.859.000 financial office building. The financial institution will comprise 10,901 square feet of floor space. A building master commercial building permit was issued to State Employees Credit Union, 119 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, to construct the building or which Kearey Builders of Statesville will be contractor. Lail Electric, Team Mechanical, and T. M. Caldwell Plumbing are sub-contractors. Permit cost was $8,951. Rite Aid, 601 E. King
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HONORED – The 40 Eagle Scouts in the Battleground Scout District were honored recently at an awards banquet. Photo by DON CRAWFORD
TROOP 92 EAGLE SCOUTS – From left, Payton Clark, Justin Queen, Scoutmaster David Estridge, Eagle Scouts Edward Grabert and Lukas Satterfield, right, at Battleground District banquet. Photo by DON CRAWFORD
Cleveland County Eagle Scouts, Volunteers Recognized By DON CRAWFORD Special to The Herald Thursday, January 26 marked the annual Battleground District Awards Banquet. The evening was held at the Cleveland County office building, and it drew a crowd of over 100 Scouts, leaders, and parents from across Cleveland County. Of the 27 Eagle Scouts from 2016, 17 were in attendance and were honored for their accomplishments. Kings Mountain had 8 Eagle Scouts in 2016. The District Award of
Merit was given to Larry Hamrick, Jr. and Joshua Trivett for their outstanding service to the district. The District Award of Merit is the highest award that a volunteer can receive at a district level. The evening was wrapped up with the announcement that the Battleground District has been recognized as a Gold Level Journey to Excellence district. Journey to Excellence is a “recognition program designed to encourage and reward success and measure the performance of units, districts, and councils. It is meant to encourage excellence in providing a quality program at
AWARD WINNER – Battleground District Scout Executive Michael Hovis, left, and district commissioner Alan Morgan, presents Scouting’s highest award to a volunteer, The Award of Merit, to Larry Hamrick Jr., center. all levels of the Boy Scouts of America.”
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2016 Cleveland County Highlights Membership Growth • 736 youth participated in Scouting Programs. • 307 adult volunteers participated in Scouting Program at the unit, district, and council levels in program, finance, and administrative roles. A 2% growth over 2015 • 34 scout units were chartered to sponsoring community organizations. Program Growth Cub Scouts • 228 Rank advancements were earned by Cub Scouts • 12 boys earned the Arrow of Light. • 43 Cub Scouts attended Cub Scout Day camp at Shelby High School Boy Scouts • 76 merit badges were earned by Boy Scouts learning skills from Archeology to Woodwork •118 rank advancements were earned by Boy Scouts. •27 Boys earned the coveted Eagle Scout Award. _154_ Boy Scouts attended Camp Bud Schiele summer camp and district/ council camps Good Turns •8,030 hours of community service were performed by boys seeking rank advancements and units doing a good turn. That is an average of 10.91 hours per youth. • 23,746.4 pounds of food were collected by scouts through the Scouting for Food good turn project and distributed to local food agencies and churches
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ARRESTS JAN. 31: Kevin Anthony Noreaga Watkins, 18, simple possession Schedule VI, controlled substance. $500 secured bond. FEB. 1: Jordan Nicholas Adams, 23, 612 Charles St. Apt. 73, order for arrest, failure to comply, $465 secured bond. FEB. 2: Ricky Lee Glover, 56, 1506 Northwoods Dr., driving while license revoked, failure to appear, $500 secured bond. FEB. 2: Shella Jean Polly, 46, 1700 Shelby Road, habitual traffic violations, no bond. FEB. 2: Brian Dwain Noblett, 33, 824 Second St., communicating threats, $1500 secured bond. FEB. 2: Kirby Andrew Jordan, 24, Kings Mountain, assault and battery, $2500 unsecured bond. FEB. 4: JKeylo Tremayne Bagwell, 19, 220 Spruce St., Apt. 2B, 19 counts of breaking and entering motor vehicle, eight counts of larceny after breaking and entering, both felonies, and eight counts of attempted breaking and entering motor vehicles, $500,000 secured bond. FEB. 5: Antawn Lavoris Owens, 102B King St., disorderly conduct, impede traffic, $500 secured bond. CITATIONS JAN. 27: Stephen David Bumgardner, 30, 104 Robinison Road, failure to stop at the scene of an accident. JAN. 28: A 17-year-old male was cited for speeding. JAN. 28: Eboni Joi Osteen, 30, 125 Country Creek Dr., expired tag, speeding. JAN. 28: Delafeyette Panipso Montre Byrd, 22, Lawndale, speeding. JAN. 28: Phillip Winton Holland II, 23, Stanley, expired tag, no vehicle insurance, possession drug paraphernalia. JAN. 28: Joshua Kyle Johnson, 24, Dallas, possession drug paraphernalia. JAN. 29: Wendy Lea Stamey, 28, 616 E. Gold St., carrying concealed weapon. JAN. 29: Almone R. Gean, 21, Concord, speeding. JAN. 29: Rachel Adara Penland, 18, Asheville, speeding. JAN. 29: Alese Azure Coulter, 19, Raleigh, speeding without due caution. JAN. 29: Chun Hao Vang, 25, Rutherfordton, speeding. JAN. 30: Ellenthia Ann Henderson, 38, 1808 Alpine Dr., speeding. JAN. 31: Marcus Raymond Abernathy, 36, Gastonia, revoked driver’s license. FEB. 1: Rebecca Sue Lamb, 25, Bessemer City, no liability insurance, speeding.
FEB. 1: Athena Monique McCarter, 24, Charlotte, speeding. FEB. 1: Debbie Tate Truett, 56, Gastonia, speeding. FEB. 2: Allen Michael Heffner, 24, Grover, no vehicle registration, expired tag, no vehicle inspection no liability insurance. FEB. 3: Peter Gordon Potemkin, 63, Shelby, speeding. FEB. 3: Heather Michelle Anthony, 32, 1010 Barnette Dr., no vehicle insurance. FEB. 3: Brian Leon Hillman, 39, 109 McCarter Drive, speeding. FEB. 3: O’Brian Curry, 21, Gastonia, revoked license. FEB. 4: Darin Eugene Dawkins, 24, 612 Charles St., Apt. 45, possession of drug paraphernalia. FEB. 5: Stacie Ann Lovelace, 25, 610 Temple St., fictitious tag, expired tag. INCIDENTS JAN. 23: J. R. Auto Sales, 1800 Shelby Road, reported theft of two dealer tags and two license plate magnets from four vehicles on the sales lot. JAN. 27: A resident of Cloninger Street reported that he was buying a phone and gave the person the money and the person took the money and the phone. FEB. 2: A resident of Hillside Drive reported a break-in and damage to property. Taken were nearly $2000 worth of items including a laptop computer, Play Station 4, Direct TB: box, 46- inch Flat screen TV, medication, and box of needles. A door frame was damaged. Further investigation is underway by Kings Mountain Police. FEB. 4: A resident of Floyd Street reported theft of a burgundy over silver F150 pickup truck valued at $5,000, a bank card, a flip phone from Straight Talk, a driver’s license. FEB. 4: A resident of Shelby reported two tires on his 2004 Buick Century were damaged while he was inside a local business. FEB. 4: City of Kings Mountain, 101 W. Gold St., reported that a hit and run driver hit two city-owned directional signs breaking then in half with a motor vehicle. FEB. 4: O’Reilly Auto Parts, 1201 Shelby Road, reported theft of an amplifier installation kit, four channel 12 0-watt amp, and one DVD 60 radio valued at FEB. 5: Spectrum Mills, 136 Patterson Road, said someone cut 12 Cable power lines valued at $3,000 and nine 10 feet section of power lines valued at $500. WRECKS JAN. 26: Officer J. L. Dee said that a 2010 Honda
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owned by Linda Conner, 134 Conner Dr., was parked in the parking lot at Roses’ on Shelby Road and was struck by a hit and run driver. Property damage was estimated at $1,000. JAN. 27: Officer Marquis Shon Macopson said that Eobert Orlando Smith, 134 Mallory Court, was driving a 2003 Nissan and lost control of the vehicle and overturned on Waco Road. He was transported by ambulance to the local hospital. JAN. 27: Officer H.W. Carpenter said that David Gentry, 1414 N. Piedmont Ave., operating a 2011 Chevrolet, attempted to merge into the left lane of NC 161 and struck a 2001 Toyota operated by Mary Jane Starnes, 702 Woodside Drive. Damage to the Starnes vehicle was estimated at $1500. JAN. 27: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Stephen David Bumgardner, 104 Robinson, failed to yield the right-of-way in his 2013 Hyundai and hit a 2007 Jeep operated by Jarrod Scott Tyson, 344 Goforth Road. Bumgardner left the scene and was issued two citations. The accident happened on NC 216 as Bumgardner was turning onto Highway 216 from US 74 Bypass. Property damage was estimated at $18,500. JAN. 27: Officer Kyle Bell said that Jarrett Antonio McAbee of Bessemer City, operating a 2016 Nissan, rear-ended a 2002 Toyota operated by Donna Young of Gastonia. Property damage was minor. JAN. 31: Officer D. K. Davis said that Erica Gloria Bridges, 902 Crescent Circle, operating a 2005 Honda, said she pulled up to the intersection of Kings Mountain Boulevard and and a driver in a SUV motioned her to pull out into Kings Mountain Boulevard. Her car was struck by a 2007 Honda operated by Brittney Gaston of Grover. Property damage was estimated at $12,500. Five passengers were in the Bridges vehicle. No injuries were reported. JAN. 31: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Chase Roper Gibson, 909 Sterling Dr., operating a 2016 Chevrolet, was making a turn and struck a mailbox at 1409 Phifer Road. There was slight damage to the vehicle. FEB. 1: Officer Marquis Shon Macopson said that Donna Johnson, 921 Sterling Dr., was backing a 2009 Honda from the parking lot of Oak Grove Dollar General and hit a 2006 Ford operated by Glenda Kay Croft, 1116 Long Creek Road. Slight damage was reported.
Two Gastonia men – Jaylan Andra Ross, 19, and Javees Alexander Camp, 20, were arrested by Cleveland County deputies on Jan. 31 at approximately 1:20 p.m. at 4713 Fallston Road. According to the news release from the Sheriff’s Department, deputies encountered the suspects at an alleged breaking and entering in progress. The suspects were taken into custody and are charged with breaking and entering, felony after larceny, larceny after breaking and entering, possession of stolen property, possession of firearm by a convicted felon and participation in criminal
Lessons and activities concentrate on teamwork, communication skills, and community service. In recent years, students have participated in activities such as kayaking on the Catawba River, conducting laparoscopic surgery on a chicken at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, learning about public service and safety by visiting the Gastonia Fire Department, and enjoying a can of Sundrop seconds after it was filled on the manufacturing line at the company’s Gastonia facility. The school is named in memory of James S. Forrester, a former state senator and Gaston County commissioner, funded by the county commission, and coordinated by Gaston County Schools.
ROSS The Sheriff said that both suspects have extensive criminal histories. Both suspects were jailed without bond. Ross’ address was listed as 307 N. Ranson Street, Gastonia. Camp’s residence was listed as 2023 Barwick Road in Gastonia.
CAMP street gang activity. Sheriff Alan Norman said it was determined during the investigation that both suspects are allegedly validated gang members. Both were currently ordered to wear ankle monitors; however, Ross had removed his.
Bagwell accused in string of break-ins Kings Mountain Police have arrested J’Keylo Tremayne Bagwell, 19, of 220 Spruce St., Apt. 2B, with 19 counts of breaking and entering a motor vehicle, eight counts of larceny after breaking and entering motor vehicles, both felonies, and eight misdemeanors counts of attempting break-in of motor vehicles. Bagwell was jailed in the Cleveland County Detention Center under a half million-dollar bond. The alleged crimes occurred in the Peaceful Valley area and Second Street on January 30. The suspect or suspects took various items, including money left in the cars. Most of the cars targeted were unlocked, police said. Police have warrants on one other suspect. Police have been busy answering calls of automobile break-ins and investigating a rash of car thefts during the
Jan. 31 on Church Street. A 2000 Honda was broken into and a wallet and currency removed. A third report of break-in happened on Jan. 31. A resident of Belmont reported that his commercial vehicle was broken into on Kings Road and currency, a debit card, a credit card, social security card and I Phone 6 were taken. Entry to the 2010 Nissan Sentra 4S was gained by breaking the windshield wiper and opening a cracked window. On Feb. 2, a resident of Shelby Road reported that unknown persons entered his 1984 Chevy Cavalier and took one small blue pocket knife and one Flying J rewards card. Kings Mountain Police are asking the public’s help in solving car break-ins that happened in January and early February. Call 704-7340444 if you have information.
BAGWELL past days. A resident of Patterson Road reported on Jan. 30 that someone used a large rock to break the driver’s side window of his 2008 Chevrolet. Nothing was reported missing. On Jan. 31, a resident of Church Street reported that the window of his 2007 Nissan Frontier was broken out and reported stolen was a Springfield XD 9 handgun. A second vehicle break-in was reported at a residence on
The Truth About Life in Prison
Applications accepted for Commissioners’ School of Excellence Gastonia, N.C. – The application deadline is coming up for the Commissioners’ School of Excellence, a summer enrichment program open to rising tenth graders (current ninth grade students) in Gaston County. Now in its 32nd year, the leadership development program offers students an opportunity to learn about the county while having fun in a summer camp-type experience. The two-week program challenges students to better understand themselves, life in Gaston County, and their roles as future leaders through seminars, problem-solving activities, field trips, work with community leaders, guest speakers, special performances, and hands-on experiences.
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The Commissioners’ School application window is open through Friday, February 10. The program will be held June 18-30 at Belmont Abbey College. Interested students should see their high school guidance counselor for an application or email program directors Lori Collins, lwcollins@gaston.k12. nc.us, or Bridget Matzke, bsmatzke@gaston.k12.nc.us. Sixty students from across the county are chosen for the Commissioners’ School based on academic performance, extracurricular activities (school and community), leadership potential, self-motivation, and written expression. There is no cost to the students who are selected to attend.
Guest speaker visits CCC to tell his personal story On Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Activities Center at Cleveland Community College, Omar Yamini will present a program detailing what it was like to spend 15 years in prison as a young man. As part of his program, Yamini sets up a life-size prison cell and uses it to illustrate the realities of living in prison. His goal is to reach young people and show them that prison is not fun; it is not glamorous as television and movies often make it appear. When Yamini was 12 years old his parents
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Proper Perception, LLC in 2012. In 2014, Yamini earned his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He now works to keep other young people out of prison. Earlier in the day Yamini will talk with students in Cleveland County Schools System. The evening presentation at CCC is free, and the community is invited. Along with CCC’s Student Government Association and Minority Male Mentoring program, Yamini’s visit to Cleveland County is sponsored by Changers Church, Communities in Schools, and Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.
moved the family from the south side of Chicago to the first suburb south of Chicago. He grew up with two parents and five siblings, three of whom are now college graduates. His younger brother serves as a sergeant in the United States Air Force, and his other brother became a nine-time All-American in track and football and went on to play in the NFL. Despite growing up in a positive environment and being raised by parents who “did their job the right way,” Yamini took a different path and went to prison at age 20. The experience was so demoralizing and affected him so deeply that he wrote a book about it, and founded an organization called The
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■ MEDITATION
The 5 Love Languages (Part Two of a Five part series) of quality time is Quality Time not necessarily the Last week we quantity of time began a series rather it is about based on Dr. Gary giving the other perChapman’s 5 love son your undivided languages where attention. he rightfully deterIn his book “the mined every one of power of positive us has a different way we receive DR. JONATHAN attention” John M. BUNDON Drakeford notes and express love. Worship Pastor “The greatest gift Did you do your First Baptist Church one person can give homework? If not, another is attention.” go to www.5lovelanguages.com. You will then For the individual whose prifind a free assessment to dis- mary love language is qualcover your primary love lan- ity time, undivided attention will be even more significant guage. Today, I would like to coming from you. The key continue with the second love word is undivided. There is no room for multitasking in language, Quality Time. While it may seem obvi- quality time. TV, Facebook, ous, speaking the language and texting are a big no no
where QT is involved. Our world has become obsessed with, (or addicted to may be more appropriate) multitasking which gives us the illusion of productivity and efficiency. Unfortunately, our divided attention communicates negatively to our loved ones, especially those who thrive from quality time. Thus, quality time must be unrushed and unhurried. Personally, I do not often have significant amounts of time to play with my children. What I try to do, however, is give them undivided time. Game time and meal time with them mean no phone. I can always return a phone call, but I cannot recapture the time spent with my family.
Similarly, our relationship with God requires quality time. Jesus could speak all of the love languages. He, therefore, will be our example in understanding and improving relationships. The Lord loves in every language and delights in his children when we express our love for him. In your devotion time, demonstrate your love through the love languages. Quality time may be the most straightforward love language to communicate within your devotion time. The psalmist reminds us to “be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10. The Bible records how Jesus would rise early in the morning or would withdraw himself from others to meet
with his heavenly father. In a similar way, give God your undivided attention. Turn off your phone and anything else which may be a hindrance. Enjoy time together with your heavenly father. Furthermore, Jesus’ life also teaches us how to practice quality time with others. Jesus did not turn away the children who ran to him, nor did he quickly dismiss the need of his disciples. Jesus, who had a mission to accomplish, still spent quality time with others. It must be stressed, give quality time as an expression of love, not of obligation. We do not practice the love languages in an attempt to appease, coerce or manipulate others. Instead, speaking the
love languages must come from the overflow of our hearts. This week I have two short homework assignments. Devotionally, spend time with God without technology or anything which may easily distract. I plan on using a real paper Bible rather than my computer or Ipad. Regarding family and friends, spend real quality time with them. Turn off the phone. Do not multitask when rolling a ball with your child. Actively listen to your coworker/friend/spouse. Finally, this brief article is intended as a starting point and not to be considered exhaustive. Next week I will introduce the third love language, receiving gifts.
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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
Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Rd., Kings Mountain
Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852
Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216
Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160
Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826
Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920
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
St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256
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
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 828-381-4777
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 (704) 739-2187 FALLSTON Burning Bush House of God 4538-2 Fallston Rd. Fallston GASTONIA Bethesda United Methodist Church 3714 S. New Hope Rd
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 First Apostolic Church of Blacksburg 205 E. Cherokee St. Blacksburg, SC 864-839-1873 WACO New Testament Missionary Baptist Church 2103 Capernium Rd
Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd.
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■ LIFESTYLES Black History Month celebration Feb. 14 The H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life and Conference Center will celebrate “Black History Month” on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The program, “Together
We Make One World,’’ will begin at 9:30 a.m. in Conference Room I. Refreshments will served after the program. Everyone welcome.
(Ed. Note: The recipes in today’s cooking column comes from ‘’ Monumental Recipes Vol. II’’ published by the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club.) CROCK POT POTATO SOUP Carol Brazzell 30 oz. frozen hash brown potatoes 3 (14 oz.) cans chicken broth 10.75 oz. can cream of chicken soup ½ cup onion, chopped 8 oz. cream cheese, softened ¼ black pepper Combine in 6-quart electric slow cooker: potatoes, broth, soup, onion and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours. Stir in softened cream cheese. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Can Mix with hand mixer to make smooth. BROWN RICE Kathy Whitlow 1 cup Uncle Ben’s converted rice ½ cup butter 1 onion, diced 2 cans beef consommé Salt to taste Pepper to taste Bring 2 cans of consommé to boil with chopped onion, salt, pepper, and butter. Add rice, turn heat down low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until done.
PEPPER CABBAGE SLAW Mary Hayes Greene 3 cups cabbage, shredded 1 green pepper, finely chopped 1 red pepper, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 cup sugar ½ cup vinegar ¼ t. pepper ¾ t. salt ½ t. celery seed Mix in saucepan: sugar, vinegar, pepper, salt, and celery seed. Pour over vegetables. BOSTON BUTT BBQ Stella Putnam ½ cup Scott’s BBQ sauce ½ cup Al’s steak sauce ¼ c. mustard ¼ cup lemon juice Salt to taste 3-3 ½ lb. Boston Butt Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together barbecue sauce, steak sauce, mustard, lemon juice and salt until well blended. Place Boston Butt into large browning bag. Cover with mixed sauce. Bake until meat thermometer registers 180 degrees. MINI MUFFINS Janet Tate 2 large eggs ½ cup butter melted 1 cup sugar ½ cup self-rising flour 5 T. Cocoa 1 t. vanilla 1 cup nuts, chopped Beat eggs with fork. Add sugar, vanilla, melted butter, flour and nuts. Mix well Spray mini muffin tins with Pam. Fill 2/3 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 14-15 minutes. Yield: 24 mini muffins or 12 regular muffins.
“First Peoples: Catawba and Cherokee Indians,’’ exhibit opens Saturday at Kings Mountain Historical Museum A new exhibit, “First Peoples: Catawba and Cherokee Indians,’’ will open Saturday at 10 a.m. and continue through May 20 at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum. Admission is free and the exhibit is open from 10 a.m.-4p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. The new exhibit features archaeological and historical collections on loan from the Schiele Museum of National History in Gastonia, the Inn of the Patriots in Grover, and several private collectors. The display includes stone and bone tools, ceramics, basketry, weaponry, and other artifacts that provide insight into how Native Americans utilized natural resources to meet their needs for millennia prior to European contact, and how the clash of the Old World with the New forever changed local Native American cultures. Also on Saturday paper Valentine workshops will be held at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Admission is free. Learn the historic art of German papercutting and take home your own handmade Valentines for someone special. This program is recommended for ages 8 plus. Supplies will be provided. Space is limited, first-come, first served. Save the dates for 2017
exhibits at the Museum, with free admission. JUNE 17-October 14, “Great Gatsby: Cleveland County in the Roaring Twenties.’’ Nov. 17 -Toys, Games and Trains exhibit sneak preview at 5:30 p.m. Free admission for Museum members, $10 non-members. NOV. 18-Jan. 6, 2018 – “Toys, Games and Trains.” DEC. 2 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. – “Spirit of Christmas Past.” DEC.9 – Santa and Mrs. Claus from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. MARCH 11, 2017 at 2 p.m. Martyr of Loray Mill: Ella May and the 1929 Textile Workers’ Strike in Gastonia, NC, book talk by Kristina Horton. MARCH 29, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. Rediscovering the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp at the Kings Mountain State Park in South Carolina presented by Mike Baxter. APRIL 20, 2017 from 1-5 p.m. – Public scanning and Oral History Day. MAY 20, 2017 – Old timey Spring Picnic, 12-4 p.m. -Free admission for museum members; $10 non-members JUNE 17, 2017- 2 p.m.Roaring 20’s program for children and families. JUNE. 29, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.- A Passel of Trouble:
The native American Indian will be featured in the new exhibit opening Saturday at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum. Basketry and other collections will be displayed in a new exhibit opening Saturday at Kings Mountain Historical Museum. The Saga of Loyalist Partisan David Fanning, book talk by Joe Epley. SEPT. 9, 2017 – 14th annual Reverse Raffle &
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CHEDDAR CHEESE GRITS Arlene McMurtry 4 cups milk ¼ cup butter 1 cup uncooked quick cooking grits 1 large egg, slightly beaten 1 t. salt ½ t. pepper 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated Bring milk to boil in large pan over medium high heat. Whisk in butter and grits. Reduce heat’ simmer whisking constantly for 5-7 minutes or until grits are done Stir in egg, salt, pepper and Cheddar cheese. Pour into
greased 11x7 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until mixture is set.
FASTER AND FURTHER- Darin and Brooke Aldridge gear up for the Feb. 10 release of their newest CD, “Faster and Further’’. Introducing two fresh tracks to Bluegrass and Country fans via the online outlets. “The Boot’’ premieres “Someday Soon” while “Bluegrass Today” spotlights the song. A second tune, “Mountains in Mississippi,’’ debuts on “Roughstock.” Today’s highlighted songs show the duo’s talent is based on diversity, insight and unequalled delivery. Says Brooke,” We’ve always played the original of Ian Tyson’s “Someday Soon” around the house but we’d never heard it done in a Bluegrass framework. It seemed like a song folks would like to hear coming back around. The Aldridge version of “Mountains of Mississippi” features county music star Vince Gill’s harmony. The Aldridges reside in Cherryville and their concerts in Kings Mountain have been sell outs.
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Hardin joins KM Realty
LOFTIN
Retired minister Tim Hardin has joined the staff of Kings Mountain Realty, 306 West King Street, as a broker/realtor. “I am happy to welcome Tim as a member of our staff,’’ said Jerry Simmons. Hardin, a Baptist minister for 24 years, formerly pastored New Buffalo Baptist Church and Beaver Dam Baptist Church in Cleveland County. He holds his AA degree from Fruitland Baptist College, his Bachelor of
They included: Bill Loftin, a banker in Alabama who is married to Becky Plonk; Vickie Loftin Rhyne, who works in the city’s Public Works department who is married to Randy Rhyne, a retired Kings Mountain High teacher; Andy Loftin, who works at Martin-Marietta and is married to Sally Durham, a retired nurse; and Janie Loftin Dixon, who resides with her parents on Woodland Drive. Dessie and Major are members of First Baptist Church.
TIM HARDIN Science degree from Liberty
University and his Master’s in Religion from Liberty Baptist Seminary. The Hardin family reside in Kings Mountain. Tim and Jackie Altizer Hardin have celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary. They have two sons, Ben and Kristin Hardin and Daniel and Ishal Hardin and five grandchildren. “I look forward to the opportunity to serve the community,’’ said Hardin.
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WEDDING DAY – Major and Dessie Morrow Loftin are pictured on their wedding day December 22, 1950. Mrs. Loftin was a high school senior and married prior to graduation in June, 1951.
CAST REHEARSES – The cast of the Spring musical to be presented at Kings Mountain High School are from left, Zach Carroll, Skylar Smith, Madison Kinmon, Paloma Dettloff, Michael Cogdell and Ethan Clinard.
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or by going to www.facebook.com/kmhstheatre. Written in 1958 as a short musical for a resort in the Poconos, “Once Upon a Mattress” is an adaptation of “The Princess and the Pea” by Hans Christian Andersen. The musical grew in popularity from its intended one-week run to an Off-Broadway opening in 1959. When it opened, it added a second act and starred Carol Burnette as Princess Winnifred the Woebegone. By turns hilar-
ious and raucous, romantic and melodic, the show was produced for television in 1964 and 1972. In 2005, the most recent television adaptation aired, starring Carol Burnette, Tracy Ulman, Zooey Deschanel, and Matthew Morrison. Since 1964 “Once Upon A Mattress” has been among the top five most produced shows in the Rodgers and Hammerstein Theatricals catalogue and one of the top fifteen most produced musicals in the country. Directed by Heather Achter and Dan
Treharne with music direction by Sarah Fulton and choreography by Lauren Gibson, the Kings Mountain High School production of “Once Upon a Mattress” is a proud participant in the Blumey Awards, sponsored by Wells Fargo, The Charlotte Observer, and The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. If you would like more information about “Once Upon A Mattress,” contact Dan Treharne at detreharne@clevelandcountyschools.org or by calling 704-476-8330, ext. 3154.
LOFTIN FAMILY- The members of the Loftin family are front row, Major Loftin with fourmonths-old great-granddaughter Charli Kate and his wife, Dessie Morrow Loftin. Standing behind their parents, from left, Vickie Loftin Rhyne, Bill Loftin, Janie Loftin Dixon, and Andy Loftin.
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savings in medical expenses and are looking to friends and the public to support the fundraiser. Sponsors for Saturday’s 5K benefit are C & C Scrap Iron & Metal, Scism and Son Paint and Body Shop, Laserwerks New Mexico, Finish Well Timing, 5 Big Ones Screen Printing, Rick and Brenda Falls, Clearview Optical LLC, Hoke Enterprises, and Prescription Plus. Hartley has been featured on WBTV as one of Molly’s Kids. Hartley is the granddaughter of Richard and Mary Elizabeth Plyler and Otis and Melba Falls The family says that donations are appreciated and checks can be mailed to Run with Hart and Sole, PO Box 1703, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Make checks payable to Charles or Lucy Plyler and in the memo line write Clemson LIFE.
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Hartley Plyler with Clemson University Coach Dabo Swinney.
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Road into South Carolina and the national and state parks. Honorariums would be more appropriate, he said. Becky Cooke, former Elections Board Director in Kings Mountain, said that “I’m proud to say I live in Kings Mountain and I think that the name Kings Mountain Boulevard represents each of us.” “We are a progressive town,’’ said John Houze, pastor of Peoples Church, and no street in Cleveland County has been named to honor Rev. King. He added, “It’s time for us.”
John Turner called attention to “the great movement of Dr. King” and said that he should be honored. He spoke about Cooke Circle, named for African American and former Kings Mountain Minister Rev. S. T. Cooke. “He was the first to change the tone that we’re all God’s children.’’ Billie Moss of Gastonia, formerly of Kings Mountain, said that Hazel Gill “always had something in his hands to give away.’’ She described him as selfless and humble but she also said Dr. King’s name was everywhere but not on a street or road in Kings
Mountain. She said King symbolized unity and diversity. Eugene Curry said that Hazel Gill “was like a father to me.’’ Donell Gill described his father as “a simple man who left big shoes to follow and who used to announce anniversary dates and obituaries over Radio Station WKMT. He had vegetable gardens all over the place, he said, and gave away most of them. And he said that his Dad delivered ice to residents who had no refrigerators. He had values,’’ he added.
She was airlifted to Carolinas Medical System in Charlotte where doctors sprang to action. Though her heart stopped three separate times, doctors ultimately got her stabilized and cleared her heart blockage. But her ordeal wasn’t over. With the advanced stage of heart disease, Elaine soon learned she might need something more - bypass surgery. Elaine was treated from Oct. 6-20, 2016 and on Oct. 20, 2016 she underwent triple bypass surgery and was discharged Oct. 26, 2016. An involved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Elaine is the definition of active. When she isn’t busy as a minister, a substitute teacher and a foster parent, she’s growing food on her own farm and advocating for criminal justice reform with “The Innocence Project.” For an active woman like Elaine, the prospect of having open heart surgery seemed daunting. “With traditional bypass surgery, you have to take a saw to get through the breastbone. It takes months to heal and can be associated with a lot of pain,’’ says Dr. Joseph T. McGinn, Chief of Thoracic and Cardiovascular surgery at Carolinas HealthCare System’s Sanger Heart & Vascular
Institute. “You can imagine how disabling that can be to patients and how much it can interrupt their normal life.” But McGinn offered Elaine a newer, better option for the surgery she needed: minimally invasive bypass. With this new approach, developed by Dr. McGinn, surgeons get to the heart by making three small cuts in the chest instead of cutting through the breastbone and breaking the ribs. That leaves patients with less pain, fewer complications, less scarring and a faster recovery. “The general amount of damage to the patient’s body is almost zero,’’ says Dr. McGinn, who has performed the surgery on more than 1,000 patients and travels the world teaching the technique to other surgeons. “They can resume their normal lifestyle much more quickly,’’ he says. “They can get back to enjoying their lives.” For the energetic Elaine, minimally invasive bypass seemed like a perfect fit. A few weeks after her heart attack, she went in for the procedure. When she woke up, she says she was pleasantly surprised. “I was trying to get out of bed and walk around. I wasn’t hurting or anything,’’ she remembers. “I never needed any pain med-
ication. I didn’t even realize I had surgery.” And instead of the weeks-long hospital stay that comes with open heart bypass surgery, she was home in six days. Dr. McGinn says the faster recovery is what many patients love about the procedure. “I still get messages of thanks from early patients who appreciated how fast they were able to get back to their normal lives, he says Elaine was on the prayer list of numerous churches and wants to thank them for their prayers. She especially thanks Rev. William Thompson, pastor of St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church in Grover, Debbie Crocker of Kings Mountain Care, minister Elizabeth Patterson, Dr. Joseph McGinn, the Medical Center helicopter team, Sanger Clinic, Mahalia Roberts, Col. E. J. Jones, Montier Williams, and Latavia Logan as well as her family, her surgeon and hospital staffs and emergency workers. While Elaine’s taking it easy for a while, she too has quickly returned to her familiar routine. That means getting back to volunteering, farming, and making plans for a month-long trip to Europe. “I’ll be 69 years old soon’’ she says. “And I feel strong.’’
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KM COACH Jeff Putnam dies There has never been a more appropriate personalized license plate than the one on Jeff Putnam’s truck: KM COACH. After God and family, coaching was the most important thing for the man who spent much of his 57 years loving the town of Kings Mountain and Mountaineer football. From the first time he was introduced to coaching with the Kings Mountain Optimist Club Pop Warner teams, that’s all he ever wanted to do. He made a tremendous impact on the lives of hundreds – if not thousands – of young people in over 15 years in what he called “The Hole” at Shu Carlton Sta-
dium and the last 11 years on the high school level. Putnam died Friday after battling renal cancer since last August. His memorial service was held Monday night at Barnes Auditorium on the campus of Kings Mountain High School. Philip Putnam, though not related to Jeff Putnam at the time, recalled when the latter got his coaching start in the Hole. Philip had just left the program himself. “Sharon (Jeff’s wife) was the cheerleader coach,” he said. “Jeff also got involved with Dixie Youth baseball. Jeff was an excellent coach. The kids liked him because he would get down to their level. He was always encouraging them.
He was always saying ‘atta baby,’ especially when they did something good.” Philip and Jeff later became related when Philip married Sharon’s mother, Vivian. Philip refers to Jeff as his “stepson-in-law.” “I told Greg Lloyd he would have to look far and wide to replace Jeff,” Philip said. “When Greg came to Kings Mountain he saw how multi-talented Jeff was. His love for the game was unreal. Coaching high school football was his main goal in life.” After basically running the Optimist Club program as club president and coach, Putnam coached two years at Hope Christian Academy before joining the KMHS
staff. He recently completed nine years with the Mountaineers. Head coach Greg Lloyd recalled his first meeting with Putnam, who was affectionately known as “Coach Put” by players and coaches. “He just came up and introduced himself,” noted Lloyd. “His son J.T. was playing for us and Jeff said he was interested in coaching. We had a spot open and he seemed like a go-getter, so we hired him. It was as good a decision as I’ve ever made. He made a big difference in our program.” Putnam coached several defensive positions for the See PUTNAM, Page 2B
Longtime Kings Mountain coach Jeff Putnam died Friday after a six-month battle with cancer.
KM comeback tops Trojans
Kings Mountain’s Zeke Littlejohn breaks through the Chase defense in Friday’s SMAC game at Parker Gym.
KM girls rout Chase 90-23, end SMAC play at E. Burke Kings Mountain High’s girls basketball team routed Chase 90-23 Friday on Senior Night at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium. The win gives the thirdplace KM ladies a 12-3 SMAC and 15-6 overall record heading into their regular season finale Thursday at East Burke. Kings Mountain appears to have at least a third place finish clinched, and with a win at East Burke could even move up a notch. With the Lady Mountaineers having the best record among the SMAC’s 3A teams, they should have a first round home playoff game
wrapped up. The Lady Mountaineers had no trouble with the Chase ladies, scoring more points (33) in the first period than the Lady Trojans did in the entire game. All 10 members of the KM team saw action and scored points. Chaya Hunter led three double-digit scorers with 20 points, including 13 in the first quarter as the KM team raced to a 33-5 lead. Kelsey Farmer scored 12 of her 19 points in the fourth period, and Hannah Clark added 15 points which inSee KM GIRLS, Page 2B
Left to right, KMHS state tennis champions Natalie Lutz and Madeline Frye, along with their head coach Rick Henderson, were presented state championship rings during the KMChase basketball game Friday night.
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who would finish with 22 points, the Trojans battled back to lead 16-15 after the first period. After a break for ring presentations to state tennis champions Madelynn Frye and Natalie Lutz, along with their head coach Rick Henderson, the Trojans went right back to business and outscored the Mountaineers 18-13 to go into the halftime break with a 34-28 lead. Kings Mountain sophomore Zeke Littlejohn put on See KM BOYS, Page 2B
KMMS routs West Lincoln, East Lincoln Kings Mountain Middle’s boys basketball team defeated West Lincoln 60-25 and East Lincoln 63-23 last week to improve to 5-1 in the Tri-County East and 6-3 overall. The victories were their third and fourth straight. KM’s full-court press was too much for West Lincoln as the Pats rolled to a 20-0 lead in the first four minutes of play. They led 22-3 at the end of the first period. They continued their ferocious offensive play as they built a 42-12 halftime
lead and a 57-19 margin after three quarters. KM was led by Isaiah Tate with 12 points and three rebounds. Marcus Odums had nine points, four rebounds and three assists; Kobe Paysour eight points, nine rebounds, six assists and five steals; Wes Hughes eight points, three rebounds and two assists; Matt Toms five points, Zeke Cannedy five points, Caleb Johnston four points and three rebounds, Devin Pressley two points, Traveon Conway two points and three See PATRIOTS, Page 3B
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This week we highlight an encore team at Kings Mountain Intermediate School: the Physical Education Team. Each student at KMIS gets about two days per week of physical education and we could not be more proud of our PE teachers, Mrs. Burgess and Mrs. Mitchell. Mrs. Burgess has joined us this year for her first year at KMIS but this is not her first year teaching PE. Formerly, she was a PE teacher at Burns Middle School. Mrs. Burgess is energetic and always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needs it! Mrs. Mitchell is a veteran member of the KMIS staff. She is a talented PE teacher and co-chairs the PBIS team. Both Mrs. Burgess and Mrs. Mitchell work as teacher sponsors for the KMIS Student Council.
Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers had to come from behind in the second half to defeat the last-place Chase Trojans 72-62 in a South Mountain Athletic Conference contest Friday night at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium. Starting all seniors in the final regular season home game, the Mountaineers broke out to a 5-0 lead on a trey by Jadien Adams and an inside bucket by Dylan Thrift. But, behind the hot shooting of Larry Douglas,
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PUTNAM: KM coach passes, remembered for love of the game From Page 1B Mountaineers, including the line and defensive ends, but his greatest love was linebackers which he coached the past several seasons. “Inside linebacker was his passion,” Lloyd said. “That’s where his sons played.” Putnam was not a member of the KMHS faculty, but Lloyd said he was totally involved with the football program and school. “He just didn’t show up for practice and games,” Lloyd said. “He was around 12 months a year. He would work with us in the weight room, and go to coaching clinics. He was just always around. “He had a knack of making people feel good. He was dependable. There wasn’t a task that he wouldn’t take on. He did whatever he could to help the boys.” For the past several years, Putnam substitute-taught, not just in the weight room or P.E. but in core subjects. “He was a mainstay in the building up until the point he got sick,” noted Athletic Director Mark Latham. “I’d say the last three or four years he was in the building every day. He was one of the first persons teachers would call to substitute. He had a unique bond with the faculty and the kids. “Replacing Put as a coach and teacher will be an impossible task,” Latham added. “We’re losing a friend with a lot of knowledge about everyday circumstances. You cannot replace a friend.” All of the coaches at KMHS were amazed at how multi-talented Coach Putnam was. He was an exceptional singer and guitar player. Often, after practice he would take out his guitar and he and the coaches, especially Coach Lloyd, would sing in the field house. “He never had a guitar lesson,” Latham noted. “Coach Lloyd loves old folk music. Jeff would call up the songs on the internet and in 10 minutes could learn to play it. It was always interesting to watch him.” Latham said Putnam’s prior experience as a city building inspector and contractor was a tremendous asset to the school. The past two years Putnam coached the throwers for KMHS track coaches Rayvis Key and Haley Spearman. Although Putnam did not have prior track experience, the coaches found out quickly they had made a good choice. “They turned it over to him, and never had to worry about it,” Latham said. “He ran that part of the program.” Although helping teams win games is very important and very exciting, Putnam, along with Spearman, Latham and
former athletic trainer Alan Ridenhour made their greatest contribution to Kings Mountain in 2015 when they saved a young middle school student’s life at the Gamble Stadium track. The youngster collapsed. The four teacher/ coaches quickly went to his aid. Putnam and Latham gave him CPR while Spearman kept track of his pulse until Ridenhour arrived with a defibrillator. “Jeff didn’t hesitate to jump in and help,” Latham noted. All four received Cleveland County Schools’ first-ever Dr. Jack Hamrick Award of Honor and Service. “Coaching was a way of life for Jeff Putnam,” Coach Spearman said. “He lived Kings Mountain athletics. As a member of the football and track and field programs, Coach Put influenced many lives with his upbeat, fun-loving style and of course, his memorable phrases, most notably his signature phrase, ‘atta baby.’ Coach Put was more than a coach, he was a friend to everyone he met, a source of unconditional love, and the number one fan of our student athletes. “By the time Coach Put joined our staff, he had already established his position as a staple in the community, as well as an integral part of the KM football program. Although I only had the honor of coaching alongside Coach Put for two short seasons, I have known him since I was in high school. He was always the same – constant, tough, funny, encouraging, and most of all, loving. He was a life-changing influence on all of those who had the honor of calling him Coach Put. I hope that one day, I can look back on a lifetime of teaching and coaching and know that I was able to make even half of the impact that Coach Putnam made on me and hundreds, if not thousands, of lives he has touched. “As the 2017 season begins, my promise to Coach Put is this: I will be sure to let my students know that they are loved and encourage them every chance that I get. I will take on the roles as toughest critic and number one fan. Moving forward, I will miss Coach Put’s company, his friendship, his support, his words of encouragement, and most importantly, his love.” Back to the license plate: Coach Latham said it tells the whole story about Putnam. “Absolutely,” Latham said. “That just goes to show you how much he truly loved to coach and truly loved the kids at Kings Mountain High School. He was so proud when Coach Lloyd hired him. He cherished it and wanted everyone to know it.”
Tennis tryouts Banquet slated next week postponed The KMHS men’s varsity tennis team will be having tryouts starting on Monday, February 13 at 4 p.m. at the Kings Mountain High School tennis courts. All participants are required to have an updated physical on file before they can participate in practice. For more information contact Coach Rick Henderson via email (Rick.Henderson2@duke-energy.com) or by cell at 704-460-8066.
The Kings Mountain High football banquet and awards ceremony, previously scheduled for Monday night at Central United Methodist Church, was postponed because of the death of Mountaineer assistant football coach Jeff Putnam. Coach Putnam’s visitation and memorial service were held Monday night at Kings Mountain High’s Barnes Auditorium.
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KMMS girls go 6-0, host North Thursday Kings Mountain Middle School’s girls basketball team remained unbeaten in the Tri-County East division last week with a 38-18 win over West Lincoln and 33-20 victory over East Lincoln. The Lady Patriots, 6-0 in the division, were scheduled to host Lincolnton yesterday and will host North Lincoln
Thursday. KM jumped out to a 12-4 first quarter lead against West Lincoln. The Lady Patriots carried an 18-10 lead into the halftime break and led 31-18 going into the fourth quarter. Shay Portee led the scoring with 13 points. Javella Wells scored eight, Treazure Hopper seven,
Madison Weber four and Malazia Banner and Shy Portee two each. Playing great defense were Shay Portee, Wells, Haley Hall and Banner. The Lady Patriots faced a much tougher test at East Lincoln but still led the entire game. KM was on top by just 8-5 after the first period and 14-10 at the break.
They led 24-19 going into the fourth quarter. Shay Portee again led the scoring with 13 points. Dreamah Mason added eight, Hopper and Wells five each and Hall two. Wells, Hall and Mason all played well on defense.
Swimmers swim best in Regional Kings Mountain High’s swim teams competed in the Western Regional Friday in Charlotte. Coach Tim Stroup said everyone swam their personal best time of the season. The girls 200 free relay
team finished sixth in 1:48.36 and qualified for the state meet. The girls also came in ninth place in the 200 medley relay with a time of 2:04.95. In the 200 freestyle, Ashley Stenger was 11th in
2:09.09, Rileigh Hazen 17th in 2:13.39, Aly Wang 18th in 2:13.66 and Abby Wang 22nd in 2:19.11. Kassidy Hamrick was 18th in the 100 fly in 1:07.33. Stenger was 12th in the 100 freestyle in 58.52. In the 500 freestyle, Aly
Wang was 15th (6:09.93) and Abby Wang 19th (6:23.08). For the boys, Tristan Stenger came in 11th in the 100 backstroke (1:02.89) and the Mountaineers were 15th in the 400 free relay (3:56.51).
Kings Mountain’s Eli Paysour is hammered as he goes up for a shot against Chase in Friday’s game at Parker Gym.
KM GIRLS: face East Burke in Thursday finale From Page 1B cluded seven in the first quarter. Jada Roberts had six points and six blocked shots. The Lady Mountaineers led 49-10 at halftime and 66-19 going into the fourth quarter. In action last Tuesday, the Lady Mountaineers fell to RS Central 68-56 as the Lady Hilltoppers kept pace with East Burke in a battle for the regular season championship. RS Central won the game at the foul line, where they hit 22 of 28 shots. The hosts led by only 15-11 after the first quarter and the game was tied at 30-all at halftime. RS took a 47-46 lead into the final eight minutes. Jada Logan led the winners with 29 points and nine
rebounds. Kyra Davis added 26 points, 12 rebounds and four blocked shots. Hannah Clark led the Lady Mountaineers with 24 points before fouling out. Ka’Myiah Pressley added 11 points and a gamehigh14 rebounds. TUESDAY GAME KM (56) – Drennan 7, Clark 24, Hunter 2, Farmer 8, Rhodes 4, Pressley 11. RS (68) – Logan 29, White 3, Chavez 5, Davis 26, Whiteside 5. FRIDAY GAME KM (90) – Drennan 5, Clark 15, Wesley 5, Pressley 6, Roberts 6, Farmer 19, Rhodes 8, Houser 2, Hunter 20, Mauldin 4. CHASE (23) – Watkins 3, Hewitt 2, Pruett 7, Mosley 2, Gordon 3.
Kings Mountain’s Leeasia Rhodes drives for a bucket in Friday’s win over Chase at Parker Gym.
KM BOYS: comeback nets KM win over Chase From Page 1B a shooting exhibition in the third period, hitting treys on three consecutive trips down court to give Kings Mountain a 40-36 lead. Chase battled right back and tied the score at 40-all, but Adrain Delph’s bucket at the 3:05 mark gave the Mountaineers a 42-40 lead they would not relinquish. Kings Mountain went on to lead 50-42 after the
JVs rout Trojans Kings Mountain High’s JV boys rolled over Chase 69-33 in their final home game Friday at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium.
third period, with Littlejohn scoring 18 of the team’s 22 points during that eight-minute span. The Mountaineers got the lead to 10 points on a bucket by Jadien Adams off an assist from Josh Helton with 1:57 remaining. Following a timeout, Delph drove right down the middle of the lane for KM’s biggest lead of the night, 68-56. Littlejohn finished with 26 points. Helton scored 17,
including 11 in the fourth period, and Delph added 12. The previous Tuesday night the Mountaineers had to fight off a determined RS Central team to win 51-49 in Rutherfordton. The Hilltoppers jumped out to a 17-13 first quarter lead and they were still on top 28-27 at halftime. KM carried a 39-38 lead into the fourth quarter.
Titus Clark led the scoring with 16 points. John Harmon Melton scored 12 and Kaylon Wade 10. The Mountaineers close out their season Thursday afternoon at East Burke.
Women’s soccer tryouts Monday
TUESDAY GAME
Tryouts for Kings Mountain High women’s soccer will be held Monday through Wednesday, Feb. 13-15, from 3:45-5:30 p.m.
RS (49) – Tate 3, Cooks 10, Knox 8, Wharton 6, Twitty 10, Wilkins. KM (51) FRIDAY GAME KM (72) – Allison 6, Littlejohn 26, Delph 12, Thrift 2, Helton 17, Phillips 1, Adams 5, Paysour 1, Coles 2. Chase (62) – McSwain 10, Douglas 22, Wilkins 9, Walker 3, Squires 11, Anderson 7. Tryouts will be on the practice field behind the new field house. Potential players must have a valid physical to try out.
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The Tarheels take on the Hornets in YMCA action Saturday. (Photo by Sara Wood)
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13-15 Boys Spurs 52, Mountaineers
Spurs – Jeremy Huskins 28, Tanner Childers 12, Skyler Biddix 10, Deron Dean 1, Deshaun Dean 1. Mountaineers – Tre Jeffries 23, Bryce Kornegay 11, Brandon Cook 6, Raven Seagle 2. Cavs 36, Hornets 31 Hornets – Jaden Grier 12, Isaiah Lowe 5, Brandon Bullock 4, Logan Patrick 4, Ryan Carr 4, Riddick Phonephet 2. Cavs – Jaden Fields 16, Nick Johnson 10, Jaidin Moore 4, Chace Cannon 2, Drew Hollifield 2, Nicholas Burrows 2. Supersonics 72, Warriors 36 Supersonics – Devin Gann 27, David Bagwell 15, Jordan Watts 14, Mikel Stanton 8, Zach Crawford 8. Warriors – Jonathan Lopez 13, Dontae Burries 12, Zack Champion 4, Jeremiah Adams 3, Dalton Gunter 2, John Harmon Melton 2. 7-8 Boys Wolverines 16, Hornets 7 Wolverines – Tristan Marable 10, Matthew Kiser 2, Christian Adams 2, Coryon Gaines 2. Hornets – Ferdando Nunez 7. Warriors 32, Heat 6 Warriors – KJ Bell 21, Aiden Smith 5, Kaylee Mull 4, Cole Mellon 2. Heat – Davarien Jackson 4, Daylin Hopper 2. 7-9 Girls Crushers 35, Dover Y 24 Crushers – Kaydence Smith 14, Taylor Smith 13, Ariam Sollis 4, Sabrina Howell 4. Dover – Alexa Jones 16, Gracie Mode 4, Josi Downey 2, LeAnn McDowell 2. 9-10 Boys Golden State 27, Cavs 12 GS - Jason McClain 10, Tucker Robinette 9, Carlos Nunez 4, Jaylen Elliott 2, Jarvis Carter 2. Cavs – Chris Mellon 6, Zack Scott 6, Brayden Parker 4, Jeremiah Amaya-Deras 2, Cody Cameron2, Luke Scott 2. Pacers 47, Knicks 16 Knicks – Chance Davis 10, Matthew Rhom 2, Aiden Carson 2, Cole Groves 2. Pacers – Thomas Spicer
24, Elliot Habel 10, Chance Habel 9, Vance Johnson 4. Tarheels 42, Hornets 23 Hornets – Aiden Taylor 10, Devon Dorsey 8, Bradley Hughes 3, Aiden Robinson 2. Tarheels – Bradley Floyd 21, Brayden Patrick 14, Rayshawn Sull 5, Hayden Lynn 2. 11-12 Boys Kangaroos 31, Lakers 26 Lakers – Peyton Ladd 14, Will Spicer 7, Darian Lopez 4. Kangaroos – Nick Cole 8, Eli Osborne 8, Jake Lloyd 5, Micah Rayfield 4, Quan Adams 4, Ant Saldana 2. Hornets 34, Bulldogs 31 Hornets – Austin Putnam 12, Parker Robinette 9, Caleb Jenkins 8, Trey Platt 5. Bulldogs – Dylan Thomas 15, Todj Hunt 10, Jordan Driscoll 4, Cade Leigh 2. 10-12 Girls Wolfpack 25, Hornets 6 Hornets – Ragan Hovis 6. Wolfpack – Sydney Bridges 8, Mya Wilson 6, Karlee Nantz 5, Paige Bagwell 4, Madison Glover 2. 13-15 Boys Cavs 42, Spurs 39 Cavs – Caleb Watkins 20, Drew Hollifield 11, Nick Johnson 6, Jaden Fields 3, Cameron Cordle 2. Spurs – Jeremy Huskins 18, Deron Dean 12, Skyler Biddix 6, Tanner Childers 3. Mountaineers 84, Supersonics 46 Mountaineers – Eli Paysour 32, Kobe Paysour 25, Bryce Kornegay 12, Tre Jeffries 8, Brandon Cook 5, Raven Seagle 2. Supersonics – Zach Crawford 20, Mikel Stanton 15, Jordan Watts 8, Devin Gann 3. Warriors 55, Hornets 38 Hornets – Freddy Lowe 14, Brandon Bullock 8, Jaden Grier 6, Riddick Phonephet 6, Logan Patrick 4. Warriors – Jonathan Lopez 19, John Harmon Melton 16, Charlie Melton 4, Dontae Burries 4, Zack Champion 3, Keira Eaton 2. KM 2 50, KM 1 49 KM 1 – Dee Hughes 16, Gavin Shockley 12, Josiah Haynesworth 1. KM 2 – Cam Price 14, Nathan Lease 11, Mike Toms 10, Elijah Howell 10, Alec Bell 5.
Kings Mountain High wide receiver/safety Jake Merchant signs a letter of intent to play football at the US Naval Academy on national signing day Wednesday. Pictured, front row, left to right, are Jake’s mother Tracie Merchant, his grandfather and #1 fan Don Smith, Jake Merchant, and his father Chris Merchant. Back row, left to right, KMHS athletic director Mark Latham, assistant football coach Tyrese Brooks, head football coach Greg Lloyd, Jake’s grandmother Pat Smith, and KMHS principal Julie Rikard.
Kings Mountain soccer star Virginia Dellinger signs to continue her education and soccer career at Belmont Abbey College. Pictured front row, left to right, are her father David Dellinger, Virginia, her mother Liza Dellinger and brother Ward Dellinger. Back row, left to right, KMHS Athletic Director Mark Latham, assistant soccer coach David Dettloff, head soccer coach Erik Price, assistant coach Ramey Bennett and KMHS principal Julie Rikard.
Dellinger to play at Belmont Abbey Kings Mountain High soccer star Virginia “Ginni” Dellinger yesterday signed to further her education and soccer career at Belmont Abbey College. Dellinger, who will miss her senior year with a torn ACL, has already broken the KMHS single season (56) and career (107) scor-
ing records. Last season she scored 56 goals and had 26 assists. As a sophomore in 2015 she had 35 goals and 13 assists, and her freshman year of 2014 she had 16 goals and six assists. In addition to KMHS, she has played for the ’99 Olympic Development Team, and in the Southern
From Page 1B rebounds; Jamie Wilson two points and five rebounds, Orlando Odums one point and three rebounds, Brandon Williams one point and three rebounds and Rashaard Brooks one point, three rebounds, two assists. Playing superior defense
were Hughes, Odums and Pressley. For the third game in a row, KM shot over 50 percent (19 of 37) from twopoint land. The Patriots had 36 rebounds, 17 assists and 16 steals. KM completed the first round of division play with a 56-point per game average while giving up just 33
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Wrestlers lose in state duals Kings Mountain High’s wrestlers bowed out of the state duals tournament last week with a first round loss to St. Stephens at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium. The KM individuals that qualify for the state tournament will be back in action as Western Regional action will be held February 10-11. Wrestlers that make it through the regionals will compete in the state championship tournament February 16-18. This year’s Mountaineer team finished 7-1 in the South Mountain Athletic Conference and posted a school and Cleveland County record 33 victories. They lost only six team matches. The Mountaineers had two 50-match winners in Austin Mosely (50-3) and Quenten Zanders (50-6). Winning over 40 matches were Reese Reinhardt (43-6) and Cedric Morgan (41-18). Other top performers included RJ Bishop 35-13, Thai Tuttanon 34-20, Darian McClain 28-9, Koby Rikard 23-17, Xavier Brown 22-9, AJ Austin 19-12, Jordan Lineberger 18-9, Joe Ruffalo 15-8, Davion Downs 11-10, Aiden Wilson 11-27, Damon Randle 7-4, Emory Wingate 6-13, Brice Long 5-5, and Gage Moore 2-2.
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Kings Mountain Elite ■ OPINION basketball summaries What’s in a name? 4-6 division Blue Thunder 18, Elite Dynasty 12 BT – Trevor Dalton 13, Elijah Watson 2, Timahzjs Phillips 1. Dynasty – Landon Surratt 4, Lawrence Tucker 2, Jeremiah Fowler 2, Mason Powers 2, Avery Cruise 1, Cheyanne Cannedy 1. Lightning 29, Blue Devils 19 Lightning – Braylon Brown 14, Dycen Roberts 13, LJ Surratt 2. Blue Devils – Yates Toney 16, Emma Beam 2, LeCrae Toney 1. 6-8 division Runnin Rebels 11, Tigers 6 Rebels – Keja Baker 8, Silas Tate 3. Tigers – Isaiah Champion 2, Cole Kelly 2, Joram Young. Runnin Rebels 17, Tigers 10 Rebels – Keja Baker 8, Kamren Brown 5, Silas Tate 4. Tigers – Isaiah Champion 3, Cole Kelly 3,
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8, Zavien Smith 7, Mason Demetros 1. Bad Boyz – Bennett Davis 12, Chase Miller 8, Isaiah Eskridge 4, Priest Wilson 2. 12-15 Division Team Loaded 50, Dynasty Squad 43 Loaded – Junior Odums 15, Isaiah Tate 12, Belton Pressley 10, Carson Kelly 5, Jaden Grier 5, Jamie Wilson 3. Dynasty – Kobe Paysour 27, Titus Phillips 7, Rashaard Brooks 4, Amari Smith 3, Maddox James 2. Team Legend 69, Dynasty Squad 34 Legend – Marcus Odums 17, Ezekiel Cannedy 15, Matthew Toms 12, Brandon Williams 12, Kylan Hagans 7, Devin Pressley 6. Dynasty – Isaiah Tate 22, Amari Smith 8, Titus Phillips 2, Maddox James 2. 4-6 Division Team Lightning 31, Blue Thunder 18 Lightning – Dycen Roberts 15, Braylon Brown 12, Harper Hollifield 2, LJ Surratt 2. Thunder – Trevor Dalton 10, Jamarius Hill 4, Chaslyn Montgomery 4. Elite Dynasty 32, Blue Devils 21 Elite – Avery Cruise 9, Mason Powers 8, Cayden Smith 6, Landyn Surratt 5, Chey’Ann Cannedy 4. Blue Devils – Yates Toney 16, Emma Beam 3, Frankie Byrd 1, Jeremiah Byrd 1. 6-8 Division Showtyme 28, Runnin Rebels 15 Showtyme – Josiah Guyton 27, Kenan Fowler 1. Rebels – Davis Beam 9, Kamren Brown 4, Keja Baker 4. Team Easy 29, Tigers 4 Easy – Landon Hollifield 17, Tee Hollifield 8, Kaleigh Gullatte 4. Tigers – Cole Kelly 3, Trevor Dalton 1. 9-11 Division Bad Boyz 22, Blue Devils 20 Bad Boyz – Isaiah Eskridge 7, Priest Wilson 5, Steven Brown 5, Bennett Davis 3, Chase Miller 2. Devils – Jackson Toney 16, Hakim Roberts 4. Lightning Ballers 31, Team Heat 27 Ballers – Ally Hollifield 17, Curtis Simpson 4, Janiya Adams 2. Heat – Javien Smith 8m, Dorian Montgomery 6, Mason Demetro 6, Jackson Beam 4, Tucker Cash 1. 12-15 Division Team Loaded 41, Team Legend 28 Loaded – Isaiah Tate 10, Jaden Grier 10, Belton Pressley 9, Jamie Wilson 6, Junior Odums 5. Legend – Ezekiel Cannedy 8, Matthew Toms 7, Devin Pressley 6, Damien Wilson 4, Marcus Odums 3. Team Loaded 64, Dynasty Squad 49 Loaded – Isaiah Tate 21, Junior Odums 13, Belton Pressley 12, Jaden Grier 9, Jamie Wilson 8, Carson Kelly 1. Dynasty – Kobe Paysour 27, Rashaard Brooks 16, Matthew Toms 4, Dariyon Black 2. STANDINGS (Through Feb. 4) 4-6 Division – Team Lightning 4-0, Blue Thunder 2-2, Blue Devils 1-3, Elite Dynasty 1-3. 6-8 Division – Team Easy 4-0, Runnin Rebels 3-2, Showtyme 2-2, Elite Tigers 0-5. 9-11 Division – Lightning Ballers 4-0, Team Heat 3-2, Bad Boyz 2-3, Blue Devils 0-4. 13-15 Division – Team Loaded 4-2, Team Legend 3-2, Dynasty Squad 1-4.
Due to some maladies I haven’t attended the monthly meetings of either the Kings Mountain City Council or the Cleveland County Commissioners in quite some time until I sat in on the KM Council meeting last evening January 31st. I must say I enjoyed the clarity and respect shown in last night’s meeting, something I haven’t always been able to say. Accolades were given to some well deserving KM School teams and the young people looked really proud to receive them. I wish the parents would somehow find time to attend the Council and Commissioners meetings other than just to see their children get awards. Much of what the city and county does needs citizen input. On the agenda last evening was some minor changes to budget items and that didn’t require much discussion. The major meat of the Council meeting was a public hearing to discuss the possibility of re-naming the Kings Mountain Boulevard. If I’m not mistaken the subject was brought up earlier by at-large Councilman Curtis Pressley and he had suggested changing the name to Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. That suggestion brought about conversation between Councilman Pressley, Mayor Neisler and possibly others and the
thought of a change expanded to possibly re-naming the street Beauford Burton after a Guest Editorial local citizen, and that all precipitated last nights hearing. There were spokespersons that recommended leaving the name as it is to honor the city and all the citizens. I happen to agree with that recommendation as well as the ones that suggested possibly leaving the name alone but posting memorial signage such as that on the Sen. Ollie Harris Highway. All the names mentioned are honorable I’m sure and they likely deserve some type of memorial, but who is to choose and how many will be unhappy? The Reverend John Houze and Dr. Thombs spoke eloquently about Dr. King, as did others. I certainly think Dr. King was a great man, a great preacher, a wonderful speaker and a really good Christian. He is already honored in Kings Mountain and his name is on street after street in town after town. The young lady that said she had worked in social services in Gastonia talked about the ease in which part of Marietta Street was re-
named may have been just a little misinformed. In that case the City of Gastonia voted to change it, but the County Courthouse and other offices were also on that street and it was highly objected to by the county. The county attorney gave the County Commissioners a long list of costly changes that had to take place when the street was re-named. A lot of residents of Gastonia and Gaston County were upset with the change. If we want to honor someone who did even more to preach love, peace and joy let’s rename the road to be Christ’s Highway. I can’t see how any speaker at last night’s meeting would object to that. Otherwise, leave it alone and find some other meaningful way to honor citizens of the past and present that assist and uplift Kings Mountain citizens. Perhaps a monthly pick for the local paper and for the Council meeting. Create a wall for them in City Hall like the Mayor wall. One thing that should stay in our minds is that we still don’t know if a casino will come to Dixon Road or not. It sure would be a shame to have a thoroughfare leading to a casino named after Dr. King or Jesus, the Christ. Beauford Burton Kings Mountain
Lock America’s Doors and Please Knock Politely I was about four or five years old when I remember my mother locking the front door. She said something to my dad about people “out and about” on the road we lived on in the country. Our community was very safe but occasionally we heard about somebody wandering around that sounded creepy. She and dad determined it was time to lock the doors of our house. Today, many Americans lock their doors even in the daytime. No one wants to be surprised by someone suddenly appearing in the house. If someone comes by our residence they can call ahead and make an appointment or politely knock as respecting, humane people do. People who desire to enter America must come respectfully and legally. We don’t owe people from other countries entrance into America. People do not have a God granted right to enter our country to be housed, educated and fed. I realize that the work of churches and non-profits is helping and healing the hurts of humanity but America is not a church. We used to be a Christian nation but about half of America no longer wants that label. People from any country must come with passports, visas and fill out all the required docu-
mentation when entering our country. Be prepared to Glenn Mollette answer Guest Editorial questions. It’s a different world and we need to know as much about them as possible. Almost every day or week brings more and more people to our country who want to immediately have everything that Americans have. That’s not possible. People from Syria and other war torn, ravaged lands can not come here and expect to immediately have everything that Americans have worked thirty years or more to achieve. America is not responsible for granting to the rest of the world the American dream status as soon as they parade into our nation. Our forefathers came legally and worked hard to achieve the American dream. It took time. Most of us are happy to welcome people from the world if they knock on our doors, identify who they are and fill out the required documentation. We don’t want people who hate, resent and want to hurt us. We have to be honest and know that a lot of the world hated America long before President
Donald Trump. Securing our borders, asking questions of those who want to enter in order to be safer is the right thing to do. Thousands have been flooding our country. It’s only smart to lock the doors. It’s tough on some people. It will be much tougher if we make a mistake that leads to someone entering our country and inflicting carnage on our people. Obviously, we have people already living here who are capable of carrying out something horrendous. Someone can be born and raised here and still hurt people. However, taking some precautions to try to head off any more potential problems is prudent. May God give our President wisdom and may we as Americans please try to calm down and work together during these difficult times. Furthermore, never enter my house without me opening the door and inviting you.
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KIWANIS TERRIFIC KIDS – Pictured are Terrific Kids at North Elementary School honored at a recent Awards program. PHOTOS BY MARK BLANTON
ART AWARDS – North Elementary School students won Art awards in a recent Awards Day at the school.
THIRD GRADE – Pictured are students in the Third Grade at North Elementary School at a recent Awards Day.
SECOND GRADE – Pictured are students in the Second Grade at North Elementary School at a recent Awards Day.
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How Medicare Covers Preventive Health Services Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover 100 percent of all preventive health care screenings? I’m due to get a colonoscopy and a few other tests, but I want to find out if I’ll have to pay anything before I proceed. New to Medicare Dear New, Medicare currently covers a wide array of free preventive and screening services to help you stay healthy, but not all services are completely covered. You also need to be aware that the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) – which helps financially support Medicare – may very well cause these free preventive services to be eliminated in the future. But in the meantime, here’s how it works. Free Preventive Services Currently, most of Medicare’s preventive services are available to all Part B beneficiaries for free, with no copays or deductibles, as long as you meet basic eligibility standards. Mammograms; colonoscopies; shots against flu, pneumonia, and hepatitis B; screenings for diabetes, depression, and heart conditions; and
counseling to combat obesity, alcohol abuse, and smoking are just some of Medicare’s lengthy list of covered services. But to get these services for free, you need to go to a doctor who accepts Medicare “on assignment,” which means he or she has agreed to accept the Medicare approved rate as full payment. Also, the tests are free only if they’re used at specified intervals. For example, prostate cancer PSA tests, once every 12 months for men over 50; or colonoscopy, once every 10 years, or every two years if you’re at high risk. Medicare also offers a free “Welcome to Medicare” exam with your doctor in your first year, along with annual wellness visits thereafter. But don’t confuse these with full physical examinations. These are prevention-focused visits that provide only an overview of your health and medical risk factors and serve as a baseline for future care. For a complete list of services along with their eligibility requirements, visit Medicare.gov and click on the “What Medicare Covers” tab at the top of the page, followed by “Preventive & screening
services.” Hidden Costs You also need to know that while the previously listed Medicare services are completely free, you can be charged for certain diagnostic services or additional tests or procedures related to the preventive service. For example, if your doctor finds and removes a polyp during your preventive care colonoscopy screening, the removal of the polyp is considered diagnostic and you will likely be charged for it. Or, if during your annual wellness visit, your doctor needs to investigate or to treat a new or existing problem, you will probably be charged here too. You may also have to pay a facility fee depending on where you receive the service. Certain hospitals, for example, will often charge separate facilities fees when you are receiving a preventive service. And, you can also be charged for a doctor’s visit if you meet with a physician before or after the service. To eliminate billing surprises, talk to your doctor before any preventive service procedure to find out if you may be subject to a charge and what it would be.
Cost Sharing Services Medicare also offers several other preventive services that require some outof-pocket cost sharing. With these tests, you’ll have to pay 20 percent of the cost of the service, after you’ve met your $183 Part B yearly deductible. The services that fall under this category include glaucoma screenings, diabetes self-management trainings, barium enemas to detect colon cancer, and digital rectal exams to detect prostate cancer. Medicare Advantage Members If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, your plans are also required to cover the same free preventive services as original Medicare as long as you see in-network providers. If you see providers that are not in your plan’s network, charges will typically apply. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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FOURTH GRADE – Pictured are students in the Fourth Grade at North Elementary School at a recent Awards Day. PHOTOS BY MARK BLANTON
PAW AWARDS – These students at North Elementary School won PAW awards at a recent Awards Day.
East Elementary School announces K-4 Awards East Elementary School has announced nine-week awards presented to students in Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade and Fourth Grade. KIWANIS TERRIFIC KID AWARD – Kindergarten: Kaylee O’Neal, Alex Colbert, Rafeal Glenn, Ruthie Ware, Izsabella Adair, Lilly Pullen, McKinzie Walker and Nakadin Shelton. PRINCIPAL’S PAL HOMEWORK Devin Brown, Jackson Clemmer, Logan Ezzell, Jonathan Garcia-Diaz, McKenzie McDonald, Kaylee O’Neal, Caelyn Raby, Kacidee Scott, Apollo Setzer, Hunter Swink, Alex Colbert, Peyten Wood, Jesse James McBride, Brianna Baity, Deanna Crawford, Avery Gann, Rafeal Glenn, Noah Heffren, Zyiah Johnson, Caleb McAbee, Caydence Perry, Alana Stigler, Ruthie Ware, Dallas Lance and Serenit Colbert. FIRST GRADE - Victoria Abernethy, Izsabella Adair, Bently Barnes, Gavin Barrett, Colton Bridges, Dane Davis, Jacob Garrett, Jazzmen Hale, Jah’Shawnm Ingram, Kiley Martin, Kendrah Moore, Braeden Morrissette, Lilly Pullen, Zonnique Roberson, Timothy Stamey, Selina Stamp, Eliza Cordle, Alayna Crawford, Bradley Cruzan, Aleigh Deal, Brayden Hosey, Camron Houser, Coraline Huntsinger, Carter Kelly, Landyn Mergott, Landon Moore, Dominic Paysour, Maddox Robinson, Madison Roper, Nakadin Shelton, Jasmine Suarez, McKinzie Walker, Landon Willis, Semya Evans, Jesson Smith and Armoni Smith.. A Honor Roll: Dane Davis, Jazzmen Hale, Kiley Martin, Braeden Morrissette, Lilly Pullen, Timothy Stamey, Bradley Cruzan, Camern Houser, Landon Moore, Dominic Paysour, Maddox Robinson, Jasmine Suarez, Landon Willis. A/B HONOR ROLL
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Avery Gann, Ruthie Ware, Jonathan Garcia-Diaz, McKenzie McDonald, Bently Barnes, Izsabella Adair, Landon Moore, Jasmine Surez. SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH GRADE NINE WEEK AWARDS TERRIFIC KID AWARD Sophie Arrowood, Lilly Parker, Nazire Davis, Alana Goode, Kyra O’Banner, Jaiden Borders, Cody Bull, Nathan Jackson, Katelyn McDonald, Anna Reese Wooten, McKenzie Foster, Candice Barrett, Zachary Clary, Kinsley Scism, Tyler Russell, Dylan Walker, Aden Green, Courtney Sassama PRINCIPAL’S PAL AWARD Second Grade: Sophie Arrowood, Cayleigh Blanton, Chesney Cutler, Kayla Goode, Kaleb Heath, Cameron Henderson, Zi Hughes, Elijah Jones, Aiden McDonald, Kenna Myers, Lilly Parker, Elijah Perry, Jazlyn Roseboro, Aliceson Simpson, Mario Wilson, Landon Whitaker, Phoenix Calhoun, Karsyn Criswell, Nazire Davis, Alana Goode, Alyssa Goode, Ariel Humphries, Javarein Jackson, Layla Putnam, Daniel Ramsey, Abbey Smith, Krystaline Strickland, Wyatt Wooten, David Bell, Ja’Mari Bess, Hunter Black, Jaiden Borders, Layla Breakfield, Daeshawn Camp, Jamariana Currence, Ian Hall, Shiloh Hemphill, Greysen Miller, Kevin Walker, Caleb Watts, Bryson Walker, Zariah Toms, Kyra O’Banner, Blane Nations, Dee Colbert, Christian Hill, Ayven Ingram. Third Grade: Ke’Ja Baker-Parker, Conner Black, Natalie Brown, Cody Bull, Parker Faircloth, Jordayn Gantt, Shyla Heath, Landyn Howell, Emarie Pressley, Trayton Teal, Sophia Walls, Bre Bull, Abby Cody, Justin Curry, Dominic Davis, Lucas Davis, Gavin Floyd, Brayden Harvey, Kyle Kelly-Dilbeck, Cydnie McCurry, Alley Powers, Anna
Reese Wooten, Candice Barrett, Lillie Bolin, Olivia Coplen, Laila Degree, Phylicia Eubanks, McKenzie Foster, Gabriel Lubas, Kensen Martin, Thomas Phillips, Karmen Rodgers, Aiden Smith, Taylor Wilson, Alona Noblett, Sierra Abernathy, Alyssa Barrett, Kyle Kelly-Dilbeck, Cydnie McCurry, Jayden McDonald, Alex Stevens, Jayden Wingard Fourth Grade: Charlie Black, Malchi Borders, Zachary Clary, Camden Cobb, K J Cruzan, Thomas Fair, Tamaria Johnson, Hayden Lawson, K’Layjia Perry, Lilly Phillips, Carter Pressley, Kendall Rayfield, Jayson Rodgers, Taylor Roper, Kinsley Scism, Sergio Suarez, John Swink, Macayden Ward, Brooke Waseman, Daquan Bess, C J Burris, John Carpenter, Pamela Cary-Fernandez, David Creighton, Gavin Cutler, Deziray Gantt, Brooke Hamrick, Alex Hemphill, Sydney Justice, Savannah Lanier, Ryan McMillan, Khamarr McSwain, Kaitlyn Odems, Angelo Paysour, Jordan Quick, Tyler Russell, Layla Benton, Jeremiah Brooks, Teddy Brooks, Cheyenne Calhoun, Aden Green, Keller Heath, Wensdae Lowe, Kaniya McDonald, Hayden Mills, Aaron Plyler, Tristian Pressley, Courtney Sassaman, Jada Simpson, Kendall Stone, Kristian Tinsley, Hydria Watkins, Isaiah Wood, Madison Shaw, Charles Colbert, Akihla Hines-Wilkins, Dylan Walker. A HONOR ROLL Second Grade: Chesney Cutler, Kayla Goode, Cameron Henderson, Elijah Perry, Jazlyn Roseboro, Landon Whitaker, Layla Putnam, Krystaline Strickland, Ian Hall, Caleb Watts, Kevin Walker. Third Grade: Conner Black, Parker Faircloth, Coley Peters, Justin Curry, Dominic Davis, Lucas Davis, Brayden Harvey, Anna Reese Wooten, Phylicia Eubanks, Gabriel Lubas, Kensen Martin. Fourth Grade: Brooke
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Bessemer City Lions Club Serves BINGO Meal Bessemer City would like to send a special thanks to the local Lions Club & Dan’s for providing the food, drinks, and fellowship for the January 2017’s Senior Citizens Bingo. Photographs by JoD Franklin , pictured left
Pictured Bessemer left: City BesseLion’s mer Lion’s PicClub Club City members. members. Pictured tured right Bessemer right Bessemer City City Bingo Citizenry. Bingo Citizenry. Photographs by JoD Franklin
Annual Cemeter y Clean Up The Bessemer City Public Works Department will perform a clean-up of the two city-owned cemeteries during the week of February 20- 24, 2017. All arrangements will be removed during this clean up, as well
as any other ornamental type items placed on lots. Anyone wishing to retain any items should remove them prior to February 19th. If you have lots that need to be filled or have other concerns, please contact either
Adora Alford at 704729-6465, or Jamie Ramsey, Public Works, 704-833-0381 prior to this clean up. The Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery and Vantine Memorial Cemetery will both be cleaned during this time.
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Bessemer City local “Meals On Wheels” Program a Success Meals on Wheels is a national non-profit organization that strives to assist seniors in every neighborhood receive healthy and nourishing meals to their homes daily. The program relies solely on donations and local volunteers to help disburse meals, offer a little fellowship, and provide safety checks on the aging community. The City
community wide ties. Site Manager, Mickey Stroupe welcomes all volunteers willing to donate 30 minutes to an hour around noon to deliver meals. Please contact 704-862-7540 for more information.
of Bessemer City’s local Meals On Wheels has been a successful program since 1980. In addition to delivering meals, Bessemer City offers an average of 40 meals per day at the Allan Farris Community Center. Local seniors Bill Hovis, Nana Friyay, and Nancy Capps credit the program as being an outlet to socialize and build lasting
Pictures by Hydeia Hayes. Pictured top Local Pictured top right: right local Bessemer City On Bessemer CityMeals Meals On Wheels volunteers Wheels volunteers passpassing meals. Picing out out meals. Pictured tured right bottom local right bottom: Local seseniors partake in meal.
niors partake in meal.
Photos by Hydeia Hayes
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A thea tre may yet exists again that ex Mon-S Sue rise only currentl Fair, who in downtow in pict at 11 am has crea n Fore ures and Romina y working ha m--6p old new st a thea Theatre to rraise ted the City. 828-2 6pm s artic . The non-pro tre 48-14 les R Rom money to “Th in 1960s, fit the doo 08 back is organiza and morina, which renovate Tri-City Arts downtowr, and my to the ope and e tion , n,” Fair friend Once Art Dec is going recently servned in 192 restore is told me to 9, clos the theaA Henders said complet o style that refurbis ed as a ed ed, th onville. “I’ve been there was the theait once wash the Romretail spa as man ter and thea on aging ina to ce. ter edunative, Fair a bullet a theater tre will ,” Fair dire brin train for exp ’s cati “I’ve ctor lained. g it provide on. She career ever sinc sale in bee in has A fam n doing the Theatre is an a perf e.” instruct been spe ily mem this sort arts with the orming Arts space or, des nt in ssta te-o restored renovati ber who of work Department igne with for at GW r and e equipm f-th e-a destruc the Saeon, she conis a constru years,” U. she said tion duri nger The tinued. ction a as clas ent as welr t con . From He ng ccommunsroom andl lies with outside Hurrica atre in New was a partsultant will the buil ne Katrina in. ity spa Orleans of a grou help Fair, The pros “Th ding, ce. p that it’s hardin 2005. , which a adjunctwho is “Wh ere is kind from the cenium arch suffered to ima professan The en they put of a time at a in the gine the in dow upstairs Rom the floo capsule Gardneor it hasoriginal Webb W beauty by Sue ntown Fore portion of the ina Theatre Univers r- diffe n’t beencolors and r in upstairsin the building that Fair, has st City. ssaid touched designs rent Tri-City building, whicis still visib ity, , they been ible tto renothe idea le The outs left ,” Fair exp from since Prio era.” theatre, created to Arts, a non- h is located the 196 the 192 all the tin lained. ttheatre vate the opened ide of the cover r to work rais profi which roofing. 0s. You 0s are the cos Rom beginni in 1929 cam was buil e funding to t created a the com t . Thus ina Thea feel like there, and t in 1929 restore converse after of the munity of the archng, Tri-City with her w building far, photos tre aafter it you’re the . ation “The itectura Arts has to rais in hus haven’t from the was w com who Don a e l plan ban been loca s. Fair to raise inside ther mention d, bus ations formunity hasawareness $37 has e of the ines ted. been be mor needed ed building ses, likethe project project been wor,000 to 100 perc to e offe Hardin’ hav . ent on and its king in downtow rings s Dru e already Onc board,” mission n. g, whi “One $4.5 mille that fund ch was come in she said . ion proj ing is woke morning w said. . from once ect will in plac located local ‘‘I gue up and saidI come e, the rem “Ou ss in the through Timing, it’s time to hav r finish date aini .’” grants ng fund is Dec ccontinu variety e all the and don ing for she show.” renovati ember 201 perfect. ed, p ations, the FFair ons finis With was i ddesc 7,” Fair ib s the “It just Fair said new bus capsule. ribe hed andshe add th upst happen she beliinesses and tthat have ed. “Our hop edge.” tairs i off the visible ” The original a holi th b eves on the decided when ed d day playe is ildi the restrestaurants ding as walls, Art Deco desibuil I City“I think this to do or JJim as are ope a “ti ored this and is a mom Romina ning in e the tin gned plaster “tim owns Griffin, who, o tiles on is If you the who will “tip Forest City ent Above Histor the ceili still had the building h Arts for would le county.” in time Built , it photos over for a like to ng. , City the the Hayn in 1929, the y of the by Nath was decided w big cha mak going he Arts Rom Rom an Flyn Ro es nge for iit. He Addition Faceboina Theatree a tax ded to sell n. to this and later sold ina Theatre mina The Fore ucti had ok Pro day. ally, was origi to the atre ssign st ble don memory page ject, put a thos Griffin Originall up family, nally owned will be or in hone who wouor email contact Fair ation to Tri-C above y designed ran by Walt who own $2,500 $500; thos or of som ld like to tricityar ts20 through the ity such “first run” for s the build er eon purc 16@ e for the until the movies in vaudeville Triing front. on the floo e may do so.hase a theagmail.co the 1930 perform 1960 m. stores, r will be $1,5 Seats in tre seat in a level and the seat s. The building s. The theaances, the thea the 00 for was reno tre was tre balcony insta surface. It s and rake the bac used as lled to vated was also d floor remo k and ved and to house retai Cost create a ceilin at this time l replaced g for the built, was of the build that a class daughters $125,000 ing and furn retail space. second floor with Rutherffrom Firs was , Amanda . The nam ishings, whe t a leak ordton voluBaptist Chu n it was and Rosa e combine d the nam originally rch in Mae. of the y roof. Onl nteered Birriel es of Hayn - but class sho y three to repair Kernodle, es the 100family, who wed up members Billy Lori Her accompit didn’t stop - all wom had ad an th roof. Those home their Honeycutt rick and lishing the incl time en se opp the Rev were abo Ruth bou and ded utt the ortunity in a attendaudes growSince that their goa group from years. erfo hon . l. Habitat rd County H Women to le time ication ored for learn nce wom n to for Hum During the gro over incl Roofer more Executive en, anity fers and “We the We and ude man up has Tim Mar his invo 100 complet are prou cati the y to Rut roofs, Kim FreeDirector the Wo sh sum d the ed by includin complet other med on, the Rev men her is in eted man hugs up the 10 ion Roo the Wo 100 g 16 “Ea been ford Cou Spindale work . HousingRutherford outside of volu ch shin fers. men th roof nty. The feat of ,” said nteer Roofers “Heroe ured in gle, of Spindale gro ExecutivePartnership Spindale well. s Among People mag up has being exp hammered each nail S , as Bland. made Nell Bove Director ressed.” Us” seg azine’s is you a It proclam well as The Tow To r love thanking nder afte ment mor is wor the C n of 34 The Birriel ations r as who e to thosk that pro the gro fam celebratCou nty, for thei the women The up has ily’s hom er in 200 ing in the said Rut r service. receive e doing vides muc Women Butt e Hou is roo it than one of h Executi herford fed sing 2 whe it, Peanut Roofers ve Dire Par tner said Rut those n a Countyfor Habitat, Director be an Sunday beg ® TREAT “We her ctor ship Nell Bov Habitat “We Executiford School your harcouldn’t be Kim Freema BLIZZARD We are are cha ender. d ve The origwork,” Fremore than n. par t of nged by made with this inal thre eman saidkful for world.” God’s e roofers . work work. 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