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Mount Zion Church one-stop voting site ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com

CITIZENS TALK DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION - Betty Gamble, City councilman and Mrs. Jay Rhodes, Tim Miller, Mayor Scott Neisler and Jewel Reavis, left to right and Sharon Stack, back, were among the 17 citizens who set lighting and signage as priorities for spending money from a grant for downtown revitalization.

Photo by ELLIS NOELL

Downtown revitalization

How will Kings Mountain spend $96,107 grant?

How will the city spend a $96,107 state revitalization grant for downtown Kings Mountain?

That's the question that 17 downtown businessmen and women mulled over in a meeting Monday night in the Community Room of Mauney Memorial Library.

The group set downtown lighting and signage as top priorities among the groups of projects they had dis-

cussed in earlier meetings.

Members of the group have met several times recently to list projects and Monday night they heard Jan Harris, the city's Main Street Director list some of the projects they had discussed.

Some of the projects the group is considering include a Smart Phone/device app to promote downtown businesses, events, etc.;

downtown OPEN banners for businesses, 23 metal benches for downtown, replacement of globes for all period street lights or replace light bulbs in each of the period street lights, additional lighting for Cherokee Street parking lot, alley between parking lot and Battleground Avenue and the walkway between the parking lot and Gold Street.

Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 220 N. Watterson St., will serve as a one-stop no-excuse early voting site in Kings Mountain for the March 15 Primary.

The voting site will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday March 3,4, and 5 from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Monday, March 5 through Friday, March 11 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday,

March 12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Dayna Causby, Director of Elections, said voter registration closes Feb. 19 at the Cleveland County Board of Elections but voters can also register and vote at the one-stop voting site.

The other one-stop voting site in the county is Bethel Baptist Church, 606 S. DeKalb Street, Shelby, and the same schedule applies. ''The March 15 Primary will be here before you

Special Valentines

after 54 years of marriage

Sandra Wilson is still her husband's Valentine after 54 years of marriage.

The Kings Mountain couple plan an evening out with family Saturday.

They will be celebrating Arlin's birthday on Feb. 12 and their daughter, Beth's birthday on Feb. 10. Their daughter brings Valentines

for her parents and picked out a special valentine for her parents from Callie, the eight-year-old Miniature Dachshund which has the run of the house.

What is their secret of their happy marriage?

Mutual respect for each other is high on the list and See 54 YEARS, Page 7A

See DOWNTOWN, Page 3A

K-9’s and trainers get tips from master SANDRA AND ARLIN WILSON

know it,'' says Causby.

Causby said that most voters will be asked to present acceptable photo identification when presenting to vote in person at the polls, with exceptions for voters who are unable to obtain acceptable photo identification and may still vote a provisional ballot if their inability is due to lost or stolen ID, lack of transportation, illness, work schedule, a lack of proper documents by providing an See MOUNT ZION, Page 7A

Hutchins to update shooting range progress County Commissioner Johnny Hutchins will give an update on the progress and expected opening of the Foothills Public Shooting Range for Cleveland Chamber members February 17 from 7:45 a.m.-8:30 a.m. at the county Chamber office in Shelby.

The Chamber's free seminar series is open to all Chamber members. Make reservation by calling 704487-8521.

The shooting range, expected to open in March, is expected to be the largest public shooting range in the Southeast with separate shooting areas for rifles, pistols and archery.

Valentine Day is special ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com

Pictured are officers from the Kings Mountain Police Department and Gaston County Police Department following a training exercise with their K-9's. From left, front row: Adam Davis and Matt Harris. Back from left: Sergeant Jon Leatherwood, David Warlick, Chris Graham, instructor Ron Ligtenberg, Robbie Waldrop, Anderson Holder and Clay Anthony.

Ron Ligtenberg brought his K-9 training expertise from The Netherlands to

Kings Mountain and Gaston County this week and 21 four-footed cops and their trainers have been visible in parks and other areas compliments of the Kings Mountain and Gaston County Police Departments.

Ligtenberg is a Master Dog Trainer and is in the area all this week training

21 K-9's and their trainers on his first visit to Kings Mountain.

Ligtenberg has had hands on experiences working with dogs of all breeds and temperaments and talking to K-9 handlers and their dogs how to track a person and See K-9, Page 7A

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When we look at the world situation, I wonder if it wouldn't be appropriate to have Valentine's Day once a week.

I looked at some of the new Valentines at several places in town this week and here are some of the sentiments expressed. The local stores have Valentines See VALENTINE, Page 7A

Brenna Martin picks out the perfect Valentine from an assortment of valentines on a display counter.

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Wednesday, February 10, 2016

■ OBITUARIES

Mabel McGill

loving mother, grandmother KINGS MOUNTAIN - Mabel Lindsay Hamilton McGill died peacefully in her home on Monday, February 1, 2016.

The eldest child of Buford and Frances Hamilton, Sr., Mabel was born in Montgomery, India on May 7, 1924, where her parents served as missionaries of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

She enjoyed a wonderful education at Woodstock School in India, where she excelled in scholarship and sports such as track and field hockey.

When Mabel relocated to the United States to attend Erskine College in Due West, South Carolina, it was there that she met the love of her life, John Charles McGill, who called Mabel “the Indian Princess”.

John and Mabel had an extended courtship, separated by Johnny’s years in medical school, internship and residency, and his World War II service in Japan.

Mabel and John married on October 6, 1950, and moved to Kings Mountain, North Carolina, where John established his medical practice.

Mabel found her calling

Bobby Ernst Vietnam veteran

KINGS MOUNTAIN – Robert Franklin “Bobby” Ernst, 68, resident of Kings Mountain, entered into eternal peace in the early morning of Feb. 7, 2016 at Carolinas Healthcare System, Kings Mountain.

He was born in Brown County, Ohio to the late Odrey “Duke” Ernst and Pauline Dotson Ernst. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Toni Lawson and Sue Ernst and grandson, Robert

Ralph Wells KINGS MOUNTAIN – James ( Ralph) Wells, 90, died Feb. 6, 2015 at Carolinas Healthcare System, Cleveland.

The funeral service was conducted Monday, Feb. 8, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Oak View Baptist Church, of which he was a member and former deacon. Rev. David Turner and Rev. Bill Cooper officiated. Interment was in Oak View Baptist Church Cemetery.

Wells was a World War II veteran and served with the Seabees during World War II. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.

as homemaker and mother to their five children, and this was her greatest joy.

Equally important to Mabel was her service to the Lord, and she was a tireless worker in the youth and women’s ministries of Boyce Memorial Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Mabel touched many young lives in her work as leader of Junior High youth group, chaperone to Bonclarken conference center, catechism teacher, and President of Women’s Missionary Society for the church and Presbytery. She was also active as a Brownie Scout troop leader and Cub Scout den mother.

When Dr. John retired from medical practice, Mabel and he enjoyed traveling to Scotland, Ireland, Western Europe, and Alaska. Following their 50th wedding anniversary, Dr. John fulfilled a promise to Mabel that he made at the time of their marriage by taking her to India to visit her childhood home and that land she loved.

Mabel and Dr. John truly loved their time together with family and friends until Dr. John’s death in November 2014. They especially relished the Pressly family gatherings, and felt very privileged to be a part of this large, loving family.

In her later years Mabel was physically disabled and endured many difficulties, to which she responded with characteristic determination, optimism, and grace that was remarkable to all who knew her. No matter what her situation, if asked “How are you doing?”, she always responded “I’m fine. How are you?”

Her mind was keen and alert to the very end.

Mabel adored her dear

grandchildren, Carmen and Pressly McGill; Caroline, Sara Sullivan, Robert, and Catherine Cross, with whom she shared years of family beach trips, recitals, sporting events, birthday celebrations, weddings, and anniversary remembrances. She was delighted to meet and engage with her great-granddaughter, Ella Grace Lyles, with whom she shared a special connection.

Mabel is survived by her children, Frances Sullivan McGill, Meredith Jane McGill, John Knox McGill (Beth), Elizabeth Lowery McGill Cross (Rob), and Charles Hamilton McGill (Peggy). She was predeceased by her husband, John, sister Katherine Barnhouse, brother Dr. Lindsay Hamilton, and brother Dr. James Hamilton.

The McGill Family wishes to thank Dr. Scott Moss, Mabel’s physician, Flossie Johnson, Rhonda Wilson, and Lee Boswell, who provided years of loving and tender care for Mabel.

Arrangements include: Visitation with the family at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, N.C. from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2016; Memorial Service and Celebration of Life at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2016, Boyce Memorial A.R. Presbyterian Church, Kings Mountain, N.C. Rev. Nick Napier, officiating.

Private Burial.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts to Erskine College, Due West, S.C. or Boyce Memorial A.R. Presbyterian Church, Kings Mountain, N.C. Harris Funeral Home of Kings Mountain is serving the family.

Franklin Ernst.

Mr. Ernst was an electrician and of the Baptist faith.

He was an avid golfer and fisherman and was a member of the Gaston County Senior Golf Association. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and received numerous medals including the Purple Heart. He was a member of the American Legion.

Surviving are his wife of 35 years Linda Carroll Ernst; sons, Robert Plemmons, Ricky Carroll Sr. and fiance’ Jackie, Larry Dean Carroll and wife, Rachael; daughter, Tammy Carroll; sisters, Martha Scism and husband, Bruce, and Roxanne McDonald, all of Kings Mountain; eight grandchildren: Ricky Carroll Jr., Kenneth Greason III and wife, Tamra, Tangie Carroll, Deanna Carroll, Heidi Carroll, Zachary Carroll, Elijah Ernst and Chloe Jane Ernst; six great grandchildren; and special canine companion Binki.

The funeral service will be conducted Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 at 3 p.m. at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain. VA Chaplain Keith Fite will officiate.

The family will receive friends Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home.

Interment, with military honors, will be provided by the Marine Corps League, Foothills Detachment, at Mountain Rest Cemetery Veterans Garden, Kings Mountain.

Memorials may be made to North Carolina Services for the Blind, Asheville District Office, 50 S. French Broad Ave., Asheville, NC 28801.

A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals. com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.

Roger R. Sealy

Janice Walker

SHELBY – Roger R. Sealy, 88, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016 in Gastonia.

The funeral service was conducted Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel, interment following in Cleveland Memorial Park.

Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby was in charge of arrangements.

HICKORY - Janice ( Jan) Walker, 67, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016.

The funeral service was conducted Friday, Feb. 5, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, interment following in Cleveland Memorial Park.

Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby was in charge of arrangements.

Elaine C. Siceloff Evengelist Moxley SHELBY – Elaine C. Siceloff, 82, died Feb. 5, 2016 at home.

She was a real estate agent for 35 years.

The funeral was conducted Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 at Webb Chapel of First Baptist Church in Shelby.

Interment was in Cleveland Memorial Park.

Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby was in charge of arrangements

to preach at three services

Cornerstone Church of God will host evangelist George Moxley on Sunday, March 6 for the 11 a.m. sevice with special singing and the 6 p.m. service with special singing. A Church of God District fellowship service will be held on Monday evening, March 7, at 7 p.m. at Kings Mountain Family Worship Center with Moxley delivering the message.

Jim Bernstein natural musician

KINGS MOUNTAIN - James “Jim” Bernstein passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at Carolina Healthcare System, Kings Mountain.

“Jim” was a loving, supportive and caring husband, stepfather, grandfather, and great- grandfather. He will be missed immensely by all who knew him.

“Jim” was born in Detroit, Michigan, on May 3, 1953. He was the third of four sons of Sam, an art teacher and later a school principal in the Detroit Public Schools, and Alice, a homemaker. Jim gradu-

ated from Southfield High School, and attended Oakland Community College and Wayne State University.

Jim was a natural musician from a young age, who could pick up any instrument and teach himself to play without lesson.

His brother, Steve recalls that there always seemed to be a band practicing in the basement and that he took full advantage of being “Jim’s” older brother and teased him unmercifully.

We were very close growing up and he will be missed.

His brother, Bob remembers he and I were the only “handy” brothers, spending time building things (and taking them apart) and working on cars, often with mixed results. The other brothers couldn’t relate…

His brother, Doug remembers'' there were too many things we did together to single any one out. He was my big brother for 59 years and a day, and was always around for me, from the time my Halloween bag got stolen, to being my buddy playing pinball

through high school and college, to hanging out watching hockey on Saturday nights. I’ll miss him greatly.''

“Jim” was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Alice Bernstein; grandparents, Louis and Mary Bernstein, Arthur and Lillian Klein.

“Jim” is survived by his loving wife, of 16 ½ years, Irene Wood Bernstein; stepchildren, Sherry Terry and husband, Paul, Samantha Hinson and husband, Steve, George Bolin and wife Ginny; grandchildren, Josh Marcum and wife, Elizabeth, Victoria Terry , Chasity Llewellyn, Steven, Layla and Zoe Bolin; great –grandson, Jaxon Marcum; brothers, Stephen Bernstein of Keego Harbor, Michigan, Robert Bernstein of Washington , DC, Douglas Bernstein and wife, Amy, of Royal Oak, Michigan; many relatives and friends.

In accordance with “Jim’s” wishes no services will be held.

Greene Funeral Services, West Chapel, is serving the family.

■ POLICE ARRESTS FEB.2: Christopher Joseph Berard, 22, 109 Cyclone Lane, possession with intention to sell and deliver marijuana, felony, possession Schedule IV, controlled substance, felony, maintain dwelling/place, controlled substance, felony, $85,000 secured bond.

FEB. 2: Monterrio Quintel Robbins, 25, 801 Linwood Road, possession of Schedule VI controlled substance, felony, possession with intent to sell marijuana, felony, possession drug paraphernalia, $50,000 secured bond.

FEB. 2: Larston Joe Williams, 50, 204 N. Goforth St., simple assault.

FEB. 2: Chetney O'Bryant Littlejohn, 25, Gastonia, possession with intent to sell marijuana, felony, possession Schedule IV controlled substance, felony, possession marijuana paraphernalia, secured bond.

FEB. 2: Nathaniel Eugene Wingfield, 18, 118 N. Cansler St., failure to comply, monies, assault government official, $275, order for arrest.

FEB. 4: John McCoy Jr., 41, 967 Sparrow Springs Road, order for arrest, DNA sample,.

FEB. 4: Tiffany Lynn Mullins, 36, 1714 Northwoods Dr., harassing phone call, $1,000 secured bond.

FEB. 5: Brittany Elizabeth McMahan, 26, Grover, communicating threats, criminal summons.

FEB. 5: Amy Louise Burgess, 29, 114 Farris Road, assault, no bond.

FEB. 6: Eric Hawkins Naman, 38, 2034 Shelby Road, larceny, possession of stolen goods, $1500 secured bond.

FEB. 7: Kevin Lee Carmon Reagan, 31, Gastonia, misdemeanor larceny, order for arrest, failure to appear, $2500 secured bond.

FEB. 7: Brandon Jerrod Houze, 30, 1725 Shelby Road, DWI, stop light violation, no bond.

FEB. 7: Eisson Diamante Smith, 20, Gastonia, possession with intent to sell, deliver marijuana, felony, possession Schedule VI, controlled substance, felony, $7500 secured bond.

CITATIONS FEB. 1: Justin Michael Lindsey, 34, Spartanburg, SC, speeding.

FEB. 1: Sharon Allison Barney, 51, 202 Victoria Circle, failure to decrease speed to avoid collision.

FEB. 2: Ronada Kilneal McCleave, 36, Shelby, speeding in school zone.

FEB. 3: Terrence Benard Jarrett, 41, Gastonia, no headlights, no seat belt.

FEB. 4: Katie Hannah Conard, 62, 216 Catherine St., expired tag, no current inspection of vehicle.

FEB. 4: Denesha Nicole Parker, 32, Grover, no insurance, revoked tag.

FEB. 4: James David Abernathy, 41, Union Mills, NC, stop sign violation.

FEB. 4: Keith Clifton Laurich, 1106 Lake Montonia Rd., revoked driver's license.

FEB. 4: Derick LaMarsh Smith, 47, Shelby, revoked license, expired tag.

FEB. 4: A 17-year-old female was cited for unsafe movement, failure to give information at scene of an accident in which the vehicle she was operating was involved.

FEB. 5: Ricky Lee Glover, 55, 1506 Northwoods, revoked license.

FEB. 5: Alicia Dodge Dixon, 29, 112 Cheyenne Dr., speeding.

FEB. 6: Kristi Michell Coggins, 35, Shelby, fictitious tag.

FEB. 6: Kevin Gene Scott, 51, York, SC, speeding.

INCIDENTS FEB. 1: A resident of Sterling Drive reported that someone spray painted his vehicle doing damage to the passenger door, window, fender and front tire.

FEB. 1: A resident of West Gold Street reported theft of jewelry, diamond ring, yellow garden tiller, 27 inch TV, and McMurray push mower.

FEB. 1: A resident of Sherwood Lane reported theft of a large silver tray, silver heart-shaped dish, silver water pitcher, Waterford crystal decanter, eight Waterford crystal wine glasses, and silver coffee pot.

FEB. 1: City of Kings Mountain, 101 W. Gold St., reported damage to a metal door and locks.

FEB. 2: City of Kings

Mountain, 101 W. Gold St., reported damage to a light fixture.

FEB. 2: A resident of Church Street reported an accidental shooting in which a Taurus 357 Magnum revolver handgun was discharged resulting in an arm injury.

FEB. 3: A resident of Fulton Drive reported theft of a $489.99 generator.

FEB. 3: A resident of Herman Court reported a break-in. Nothing was reported missing.

Feb. 6: A resident of Mountaincrest Drive reported a break-in and theft of a 50- inch Emerson TV and damage to a door frame and lock.

FEB. 7: A resident of Cherryville reported theft of a $300 Iphone on S. Battleground Ave. WRECKS JAN. 13: Officer Kyle Bell said Mildred Mathis, Forest City, operating a 2007 Dodge, struck a 2012 Mazda operated by Keeaira Linney Gaines, 914 Cleveland Ave. Mathis was attempting to turn right onto W. Gold St. Extension and struck the parked vehicle at 1011 Shelby Road. Property damage was minor.

JAN. 30: Officer Jonathan Price said that Donald Wallace, Wilkinsburg, Pa., was backing a 2007 GMC in the parking lot of Battleground BP Service Station and hit a sign in the corner of the parking lot. Property damage to the sign was estimated at $1800.

JAN. 30: Officer Jonathan Price said that Donna See POLICE, Page 7B

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DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION MEETING - Photos by ELLIS NOELL

Fans celebrate Super Bowl at 238 Cherokee Grill

KM business owners list lighting and signage as priorities for downtown.

DOWNTOWN: revitalization From Page 1A “We need more lighting in these areas, it's dark by 5:30 p.m. and there could be more traffic to those businesses who are open later,'' said Harris. She said that if the period streetlights are replaced the cost would be $3500 apiece for 12 or a total of $42,000, nearly half of the grant money.

Previously, the group discussed other projects including signage that would direct traffic to the downtown from outside the district; an event board to promote activities in the downtown area; a map of downtown at local businesses; crosswalks at Gold,

Mountain and the midblock; adding a sidewalk on the west side of Battleground Avenue to connect Gold and Mountain; downtown curb appeal, trees, benches, improved lighting; create pocket park, green space, beer garden area near Cherokee parking lot for public gatherings, beautify backs of the buildings facing Cherokee parking lot, add play equipment, picnic tables and benches to Patriots Park; re brand downtown by determining what our draws are: antiques, arts, etc., billboards on 74 and 85., a long list that interested citizens are needed but there is only $96,107 to spend.

This group enjoyed the Super Bowl on Sunday at 238 Cherokee Grill in Kings Mountain. Left to right: Hunter Tallent, age 6, Jeanne Bell, Lindsay Anderson, Bella Anderson, Richard Anderson and Riley Clark, age 9.

Photos by JEFF MELTON

238 Cherokee Grill staff Jessie Beach (#1) and Paige Mull (#59) greet their customers with a smile.

5 week old Bella Anderson dressed up for the BIG game.

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Opinions...

Yours, Ours, Others

I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love.

–Mother Teresa

Mayor says cancellation of Triathlon no political, monetary issue Mayor Scott Neisler and athlete Chris Frishmuth exchanged emails this week and agreed that more outdoor activities are needed, Frishmuth adding the hope that a Mayor triathlon could continScott Neisler ue and making suggestions.

The Mayor wrote: “I want to thank you for your email regarding the triathlon. Your story of turning the corner regarding your fitness is very inspirational. I need to do the same thing. ‘’I realize that it is a disappointment that we canceled the event since you were training for it. I’m sorry that is has affected you. However, after a meeting with our events coordinator Haley Wilson, the conclusion was that it just didn’t make sense continuing the event.

It was never a political or monetary issue that caused us to come to this conclusion, but this event actually became more mainstream. The decline in participation was caused by more races being closer to the competitors’ homes.

As a result, we didn’t get the numbers of people that could stay and impact

our city in a meaningful way. ‘’The representatives from Set Up events suggested changing the course to start and end at Moss Lake, bypassing the city altogether which would have turned it into a county event. If the triathlon had continued to grow, the loss of money would have been worth it just to bring visitors to Kings Mountain.

However, only 148 participants entered the race last year costing $20,000 and in turn causing the city to lose money.

We are charged with spending our citizens money wisely. ‘’The good news is those monies will go to possibly 3 or 4 events in which locals and visitors can participate. These events will continue our commitment to that healthy lifestyle you point out. For our first event we are partnering with the YMCA and the Gateway Trail for a bike race that will be a fundraiser for the trails. I hope you will participate.

This race, along with promoting the trail, is a real plus for Kings Mountain, using those funds to benefit the citizens of Kings Mountain. There’s also been talk about a color run or another bike race ( possibly GMX race) that would attract regional participation like the triathlon did in the beginning.

If you have any more ideas, please

feel free to share them.

Again, I am sorry that this cancellation has affected you, but I hope that you continue doing triathlons and also participating in future events in Kings Mountain.”

Mayor Neisler received this reply from athlete Chris Frishmuth ‘’Thank you for the courtesy in replying to my concerns. I do appreciate (and do not envy) that you and other city officials sometimes must make difficult decisions that can affect your constituents. The venue for the Over the Mountain was unique, and having biked through the State Park and National Military Parks, I can say it was a gorgeous course, thus my obvious (admittedly biased) disappointment. ‘’I’m encouraged to hear that other events might be in the works. It would be a dream come true to eventually see Kings Mountain partner with the nearby surrounding State and National Parks to create a continuous mountain bike trail linking the individual parks.

I would also encourage the City to consider working with the triathlon events coordinators to perhaps come up with a different format that would continue to bring a triathlon to the City.

Sprint Distance triathlons are shorter

Chris Frishmuth distance, shorter duration, and more accessible to beginners, but popular with experienced triathletes alike. I’m not sure what the feasibility would be of using one of the other city lakes, yet still routing the bike route through the State and National Parks, but it is worth exploring. ‘’I look forward to seeing how Kings Mountain will continue to explore expanding outdoor activities that take advantage of our beautiful surroundings. Getting kids and adults of all ages outside is paramount to fostering a healthy lifestyle, and I’m glad to hear that we are all in agreement on that. ‘’Thank you for your time, and consideration.’’

A conservative approach The Y is the ‘true America’ beats playing politics

by N. C. Speaker of the House Tim Moore In recent education discussions, some have helped illustrate a fundamental difference between conservative governance and taxTIM MOORE and-spend liberals. A comment recently made that the State of North Carolina should immediately implement a 10 percent raise for educators is just like Bernie Sanders saying no one needs to pay for college. Neither is practicable.

It is easy to forget that just six short years ago, Democrats were in leadership in Raleigh and the State’s finances

were a mess. When the Republican majority took control of the General Assembly in 2011 North Carolina had a $2.5 billion budget deficit and teachers had been furloughed. Additionally, the state owed $2.75 billion in Unemployment Insurance debt to the Federal Government. North Carolina’s jobless rate was over 10 percent. North Carolina had some of the highest tax rates in the southeast and restrictive regulations that inhibited job growth. The Democrats ran our State into the ditch.

Today, North Carolina is back on solid financial footing. Our budget deficit has turned into a surplus. Just last year, the State paid off all of the Unemployment See CONSERVATIVE APPROACH, Page 7A

Looking back Looking back from the Feb. 11, 1980 edition of the Kings Mountain Herald Snow blanketed Kings Mountain Saturday for the second time this week as King Winter assumed his throne, the delayed coronation. As usual when he took over he did it in fine style which brought grins to the fuel dealers and smiles to the faces of youngsters who had been waiting to build a snowman.

The Kings Mountain Post office is using the new Susan B. Anthony dollar coin when the window clerks are making change, according to announcement by Postmaster Fred Weaver.

Kings Mountain’s first Rally Week, a promotion and celebration in which

downtown merchants took part, got underway yesterday at noon at the Governmental Facilities Center ( City Hall.) State Senator Ollie Harris was the featured speaker.

KM High’s basketballers will face the unenviable tasks of trying to knock off the top teams in the Southwestern 3-A Conference in the open round of the league tournament beginning today at Crest High School.

Timms Furniture was advertising Sealy mattresses at inventory cost as long as they last.

Plonk Brothers was advertising winter coats at 33% off and men’s dress pants at 25% off.

Jerry Nation Chevrolet featured the pictures of

three salesmen in his Rally Week advertisement and asked: would you buy a car or truck from one of these fine looking gentlemen Paul Dover, Jerry Nation and J. T. McGinnis.

Winn-Dixie was advertising potatoes at 99 cents for a 10 pound bag; pork sausage for 69 cents per pound; and pork loin for 98 cents per pound.

Harris-Teeter was advertising H-T sandwich bread for 33 cents a loaf and Golden Delicious apples for 10 cents each.

McGinnis Department Store was advertising shoes for the whole family at discount prices.

Fulton’s Department Store was running a ½ price sale on most everything in the store.

By Tom Arcaro Although the last Republican debate before the primaries did not feature that party’s frontrunner, it did include something that may have gone TOM ARCO unnoticed. One commercial break included a public service announcement for the YMCA, just now embarking on its first national advertising campaign with its message:

“The Y. For a better us.”

As a nonprofit, the Y must continuously generate operating funds and needs to get its message out ever more broadly. Though unintentionally so, this message was ironic in the context of the debate.

Our local Y is a place, which in the most thorough and thoughtful manner possible, fully embodies the founding principle of the Y and I daresay those of our nation.

The short version of the Y’s mission See Y, Page 7A

It’s Just Politics Sarah Palin recently came out in support of Donald Trump for President. We hadn’t heard much from Palin in awhile so this was a grand opportunity for her to get back into the spotlight. Her Alaska Glenn Mollette Guest Editorial reality show that paid her millions of dollars is now a distant memory and most of us are glad. Palin is often referred to as Governor Palin but if you resign without finishing your term you shouldn’t be able to run around the country being called Governor. Instead people should refer to her as the “former Governor who departed her office because she could make more money and obtain more fame elsewhere” or something like that.

Palin jumps on the campaign wagon of Trump who referred to Senator John McCain as “...no war hero, heroes don’t get captured”. McCain was a prisoner of war for five years. McCain was good enough to propel Palin to the national spotlight as his Vice Presidential candidate when he ran for President.

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Does Palin not have any loyalty to John McCain? I’ll answer that question - no.

She couldn’t care less about McCain.

McCain can no longer do anything to promote her or make her any money.

Trump looks good to Palin. Trump is wealthy. Trump could recommend her to be his Vice Presidential running mate, which is what Palin hopes for, but would be suicidal to Trump. While there are Republican loyalists, many Republicans aren’t going to vote for anybody involved with Palin. Zero Democrats will vote for Palin so it would be a lose, lose for the Republican Party. If Palin cannot get a VP nod from Trump and the party she might obtain other jobs from Trump. Trump might consider her for another appointment should he win.

I wouldn’t though because she might resign in midstream if she gets a reality show offer. If he loses he might get her a job on Celebrity Apprentice or recommend her for Dancing with the Stars or something like that.

I don’t dislike Sarah Palin. It’s just interesting to see the political jockeying.

Unfortunately all of the candidates have mad dog tendencies, charming one See JUST POLITICS, Page 7A

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■ MEDITATION

■ CHURCH BRIEFS

they shall walk, and As a new not faint.” That’s pastor in Kings excellent news for Mountain, I’ve us today. We get so had immense busy with our own joy meeting new preferred method of people, being living, and wonder introduced to why we are so tired, new cultures, weary, and someand more so, times, we never see I’ve learned a Rev. Joshua Morgan the light through valuable lesson: Advent the darkness.

Slow Down!

Lutheran Church My friends of We all get Kings Mountain, caught up in the marathon of life, and we we are fast approaching the fail to see what God has in season of Lent in the church store for us because we rush universal. During this seathings. Isaiah 40:31 clearly son of Lent, we are urged states how we should be to examine our lives against going about our lives: “they scripture, too see where we that wait upon the LORD are not up to “par.” This shall renew their strength; doesn’t mean we are workthey shall mount up with ing our way into heaven, wings as eagles; they shall or even storming the gates run, and not be weary; and of heaven; this means we

are consciously giving ourselves a spiritual inventory. All too often we as Christians sit back a watch others, and are quick to say how wrong others are, never looking in the mirror to see what’s happening in our own lives. Thus, it’s so important for us to slowdown, wait, and watch for the Lord. Wait and watch for the Savior who has made all things right. This same savior wants us to simply be honest with ourselves, and fully embrace him for our lifeline.

Each and every day brings an opportunity for use to honestly build ourselves up in Christ, and boldly proclaim Luke 2:30ff, “For my eyes have seen your salvation, which

you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles.” This should be our challenge, regardless of denominational backing, to share the light of Christ to others. Our lives should be an example. So, as Lent approached on February 10, 2016, are you ready to embrace change in your life, through Jesus Christ?

Are you ready to take a spiritual inventory of how you can effectively work in God’s earthly kingdom?

And finally, are you willing to slowdown and see what wonders are all around you?

The blessing of almighty God, Father, Son, + Holy Spirit bless you now, and forever more!

Grover Church of God revival

Lenten service today The first Lenten service in the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association-sponsored series will be held Wednesday, Feb. 10, at noon at Central United Methodist Church.

Rev. Jeff Wilson, pastor of First Nazarene Church, will deliver the message. A light lunch will be provided at a donation of $3. An offering will be received for the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry.

Grover Church of God, 201 N. Main St., Grover, is holding revival services beginning Sunday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. and continuing Monday through Wednesday, Feb. 22-24 at 7 p.m.

Evangelist Andrew Flippo of Spartanburg, SC will lead the services. Everyone welcome to join the congregation in the special services.

Adams Chapel service Feb. 14 A Deaconess consecration program will be held at Adams Chapel AME Zion Church, 212 Lake Montonia Road, on Sunday, Feb. 14, at 3 p.m. The public is invited.

Pastor is Rev. Renee Bethea.

Fellowship & Faith

Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church 830 E. King St. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487

714 Stone Street 704-487-7697 Church at Kings Mountain 108 E. Mountain St. (KM Women’s Club Bldg.)

704-739-1323 Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773 Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477 Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310

Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917

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

Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan

Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com

Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247

East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215

Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471

East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/KM Hwy. 704-739-7367

Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015 Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152 Christ The King Catholic Church

Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran 600 Crescent Circle, Kings Mountain Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 602 Canterbury Road 704-739-9939

Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011

Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496

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

Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road 704-739-8396

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

Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997

Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062

Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206

Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055

First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651

Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331

First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143

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

First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072 First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266

Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888

Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714 Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516 Life of Worship Ministries 405 S. Cherokee St. 704-777-2927 Kings Mtn. Dream Center 1128 York Road 704-739-8496 Tim & Angie Goates, Pastors www.kmdreamcenter.com

Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000

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■ LIFESTYLES

Ferguson Farms setting for Skidmore-Melton nuptials

RECEPTION – Jean Goebel, Cathie Noell and Jerry Blanton, left to right, admire the Natural Beauties exhibits at a reception for artists Saturday evening at the Southern Arts Society, 301 N. Piedmont Ave. The exhibit featuring gourds, woodwork, basketry and glass ends Feb. 27 and is free to the public. The gift shop and gallery hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.

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MR. AND MRS. ZACHARY GEORGE MELTON (Kayla Ann Skidmore) Ferguson Farms in York, short red dresses and carried more of Kings Mountain SC was the setting for the bouquets of Sunflowers. are parents of the bride Nov. 14, 2015 wedding Andrea Melton, sister who is the granddaughter uniting Kayla Ann Skid- of the bridegroom, was ju- of Peggy Miller, Kenny more and Zachary George nior bridesmaid and Charlie Sheppard, Glenn Skidmore Melton.

Melton, cousin of the bride- and Priscilla Sheppard. The The Rev. Barry Phil- groom, was junior grooms- bride is a 2015 graduate beck, pastor of Love Valley man. of Kings Mountain High Baptist Church in Kings Flower girls were Gra- School.

Mountain, officiated the 2 cie Skidmore, sister of Kevin and Erica Melton p.m. ceremony. the bride, and Sarah Beth of Kings Mountain are parThe bride was given in Melton, cousin of the bride- ents of the bridegroom. He marriage by her father. She groom. is a 2014 graduate of Kings chose a simple white dress The bridegroom's father Mountain High School and enhanced by a Sweetheart was best man. Groomsmen is serving in the United neckline, beaded waistline, were Cameron Hord, Marty States Marine Corps and and formal-length skirt. She Lockridge, Nathan Jones, stationed in Beaufort, wore a tiara and carried a Dillon Wilson, Dylan Rev- South Carolina. He is bouquet of mixed flowers, els, all of Kings Mountain, the grandson of Johnny including Sunflowers and and Devin Page of Shelby. and Deborah Melton and roses.

Emily Hurdt was wed- Jean Randall and the late Stephanie Blanton of ding director.

Merrill Randall, all of Kings Mountain was maid The bride's parents en- Kings Mountain, and the of honor. Bridesmaids were tertained at a reception after great-grandson of George Cassidi Melton, sister of the the ceremony.

Melton of Kings Mountain bridegroom; Brianna GamThe bridegroom's par- and Ruby Day of Bessemer ble, Taylor Beach, Mallorie ents hosted the rehearsal City.

Edmonson, Amber Huskins dinner at Christian Freedom After a wedding trip and Hailey Wheaton, all of Baptist Church fellowship to Hot Springs, NC, the Kings Mountain. hall in Kings Mountain. newlyweds are at home in All the attendants wore Glen and Amy Skid- Beaufort, South Carolina.

NATURAL BEAUTIES EXHIBITS AT THE SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY

Why The Y? – February Member of the Month

by AMANDA LITTLE Senior Director Valued Kings Mountain Family YMCA member Eddie Hinson is known for his role as a positive and selfless local that plays an active part of the YMCA’s local family. Eddie and his wife, Mona, come to the Kings Mountain Family YMCA every day to exercise and participate in group fitness classes.

While Eddie enjoys cycling the most, he is also very proud that during his time at the YMCA he has been able to create and sustain healthy living habits while also picking up running as a hobby. Eddie even finished first in his age group in several 5K races that he has participated in at the Kings Mountain Family YMCA such as the most recent Jingle Bell Rockin Run 5k held this past December.

Eddie is in his tenth year as a Kings Mountain Family YMCA member, and he is truly a blessing to the organization. Eddie is a man of service not only through his military service in Vietnam but through his time with the YMCA. Eddie and his wife contribute in more ways than just coming to group fitness classes.

Comedy this weekend EDDIE HINSON The couple attend fundraisers, donate baked goods for events, and are overall supportive members of the Kings Mountain Family YMCA. Eddie says that his favorite part of being involved at the YMCA is that “it is a convenient and reasonable place with lots of

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close friends to keep your spirits high- and always share a good laugh!”

Eddie’s supportive, positive and personable demeanor is the reason that he is the Kings Mountain Family YMCA’s ‘Why the Y’ Member of the Month for February.

Facility inspections Starbucks Coffee at Ingles on Shelby Road received 100 in faciliy inspecion ratings by the Cleveland County Health Department during inspections Jan. 25-29. Ingles 47 Meat/Seafood Market, Shelby Road , received a rating of 99.

Greater Shelby Community Theatre will present the madcap comedy, “Anton in Show Business” on Feb. 12 and Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. and on Feb. 14th at 2:30 p.m. in Mildred H. Keeter Auditorium at Cleveland Community College. The Valentine Day show will be interpreted in American sign language.

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No garbage service on President's Day The City will be closed on Monday, February 15 in observance of Presidents Day Garbage service for the week will be on a one day delay. Monday’s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday, Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up on Wednesday, Wednesday’s garbage will be

picked up on Thursday, and Thursday’s garbage will be picked up on Friday.

Recycling service will be changed as follows: Route 6 and 7 will be picked up on Tuesday, Route 8 on Wednesday, Route 9 on Thursday, and Route 10 will be picked up on Friday.

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Foothills Post-Polio Group meeting Feb. 15 The Foothills Post-Polio Support Group, formerly called the Cleveland County Post-Polio Support Group, will hold the February meeting at the IHOP, East Dixon Blvd.,US 74 West, across from Walmart, Feb. 15 at 11:30 a.m. This is a dutch luncheon and polio survivors and their caregivers are welcome.

54 YEARS: of marriage From Page 1A having open lines of communication is next. And they never go to sleep angry.

Other special ingredients include Girl's Night Out once a month when Sandra and her cousins check out local restaurants and “Hand and Foot card games” that feature a card game using tiles called Rummikub for about 18-20 cousins and friends who are “very competitive,'' says Arlin.

“We just have fun whatever we do,'' say both Wilsons.

A Kings Mountain realtor for 33 years, Sandra is employed by Allen Tate Realtors. She relaxes after work with Callie in her lap and crocheting and watching TV with her husband.

Arlin, who retired from the electronics business, was a ham radio operator for 60 years and is the only living charter member of the Shelby Radio Club.

He met his wife through association with another Ham Radio buff, her uncle Dewey Bookout. The two men went to a swim party in 1959 at Lake Montonia and Bookout in-

troduced Arlin to his niece, Sandra Summitt. It was love at first sight. Sandra was 17 and Arlin was in college at Gardner-Webb.

They dated two years and were married Sept.

29, 1961 at Bethel Baptist Church in Ellenboro.

Sandra was born in Kings Mountain and grew up in Ellenboro, the daughter of the late J. D. and Kathleen Summitt. Her stepfather was Lamar Herndon.

Arlin grew up in Belmont, the son of the late Reed and Maie Wilson. When Arlin isn't talking on ham radio, he likes to fish and every year the family takes a fishing trip to the beach.

Active in El Bethel United Methodist Church, the couple enjoy all the church activities. Sandra organized the monthly country breakfast on first Saturdays of the month more than 30 years ago when the congregation started a building fund for the fellowship hall. “After we paid off the fellowship hall we continued to hold the breakfasts for benefit of the church and it is the only monthly breakfast continually in operation in this area after all these years,''

VALENTINES From Page 1A for Moms, Dads, Grandma, Grandpa, brothers, sisters, sweethearts and would you believe dogs and cats?

One of the Valentines for animals reads: “Here's wishing you all the sweet things you can get your PAWS on.''

And, from Fido - “ I WOOF you. I looked all over for the perfect Valentine but they don't make any out of rawhide, love, your dog.”

And then there's one that has an owl on the front. It reads: Remember on Valentine's Day OWL you need is love.”

There are plenty of funny cards and romance is big on many cards at local stores, including Rite Aid Drug Store..

Here are some other samples:

“To one-of-a-kind wonderful, out of this world, awesome, outrageously funny, spectacularly you.”

“According to recent studies chocolate and wine can both help you live longer. Apparently you and I are gonna live forever.

Cheers!'

Everyone says it's such a small world, but I'm not really sure I agree because it's big enough to keep me here and you there. Missing You.” “There's no one I'd rather polish a bottle of wine with than you . We can each have our own bottle if sharing is a deal breaker.”

And this card was on the display racks at the local Post Office: “I love everything about YOU.”

MOUNT ZION CHURCH: one-stop voting site From Page 1A alternate form of identification such as last four digits of their social security number, date of birth, current utility bill, paycheck, bank statement, etc.

Causby said that voters who use curbside voting may also present one of the alternative forms of identification. No identification is required to vote an absentee ballot by mail. Absentee request forms are available at the one-stop early voting sites and also at the board of elections office in Shelby.

Completed absentee ballots must be returned to the Cleveland County Board of Elections by 5 p.m. on March 15 or postmarked March 15.

Voters who are previously registered need not re-register for this election.

Those voters who are registered unaffiliated may vote in the primary election.

Unaffiliated voters will be given a choice of ballot at the polling place.

Voters who require assistance with casting their ballots are entitled to assistance by an appropriate person of their choice or an election official. Registration facilities and polling places are accessible to the elderly and handicapped. Curbside voting is available for voters who are not physically able to enter the polling place.

Republicans will vote Presidential Preference, for candidates running for NC Governor, NC Attorney General, NC Commissioner of Insurance, NC Commissioner of Labor, NC Superintendent of Public Instruction, and county commissioner. Locally, four people are running for three seats open on the board of county commissioners. Incumbents Ronnie Hawkins, Johnny Hutchins and Susan

K-9’s From Page 1A how to find objects in every possible setting.

Chris Graham and Kudo and David Warlick and Aaron are among the group of police and K9's taking part in the week's course this week. Graham and Warlick are Kings Mountain officers.

Kudo and Graham have been a team for a little over a year and Warlick and Aaron have been a team for two years.

The police dogs are German Shepherds.

“How to Train and Build a Working Police Dog'' is the theme of the week of instruction.

“I started out as a teenager training dogs for fun,'' said Ligtenberg, adding, “but

It wasn't long until I got serious.” A Master dog trainer for 8-10 years in The Netherlands, he trains K-9 dogs to perform well in various conditions, such as finding a suspect through smell, protecting its handler, finding hidden objects, knowing how to respond under fire and detecting explosives and narcotics. He simulates different situations that my pop up during serious police work, using automobile, a garage, sport, schools, shopping centers, etc.

Outside and inside locations are being used this week as the K9's learn hot to flawlessly perform their duties.

“This is my first visit to North Carolina and I want to come back,'' said Ligtenberg.

JUST POLITICS From Page 4A

CONSERVATIVE APPROACH: beats playing politics From Page 4A Insurance debt to the federal government. The jobless rate is now around 5 percent. We’ve simplified, flattened, and reduced tax rates so North Carolinians can keep more money in their pockets. We’ve taken steps to allow voters to decide to reinvest in our State’s infrastructure with the Connect NC Bond package that will be on the ballot this spring. North Carolina is on a sustained and responsible comeback because of carefully considered budget and tax policies.

I believe we must pay our teachers more than we currently do. I also believe this needs to be done in a responsible way – one that keeps our State on solid

said Sandra.

Since they could not accompany church members from El Bethel and Central United Methodist Church to Costa Rica on a mission trip, Sandra sent along her special valentine gifts too.

She crocheted little purses for the girls in which Beth Wilson added tissue and chapsticks and small bags holding marbles for the little boys. Her work center in the family den contains afghans, prayer shawls, and scarves she has made as gifts for friends and family, including her sister, Becky Johnson, and dozens of cousins.

The Wilsons have two children. Daughter Beth lives in Gastonia and is building inspector for Lincoln County. Son Todd Wilson and wife, Stephanie, live in Kings Mountain and have two sons, Jack, who will be 5 next month, and Parker, 3. The grandchildren are Grandma and Grandpa's pride and joy.

“We stay busy and our life together is the best,'' says Sandra.

Arlin Wilson agrees that his Valentine is special

financial footing. Assuming revenue projections hold true, I have every intention of advocating for a meaningful raise for our teachers this year – just as the House budget included last year.

The House will continue to be the strong advocate for preserving Teaching Assistants, and awarding raises for all State employees.

Our Republican majority’s conservative principals have led North Carolina to an impressive comeback in a very short period of time. We must keep on track with responsible budgeting and honest dialogue about achievable outcomes.

Elected officials should never play politics with people’s paychecks.

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minute and biting your jugular vein the next. Look at Huckabee and Santorum. They were on Fox’s preliminary debate prior to the real debate last week. This is the debate for the lightweight candidates who have already lost. As soon as it’s over they hightail it to Trump’s fundraiser for Veterans so they appear on national television with Trump. This was Trump’s answer to avoiding Megan Kelly. I wonder if Trump will send flowers to Kelly for Valentine’s Day. I bet it would surprise her.

Of course, all of this was in the name of supporting our Veterans. The real truth is that they both hope Trump will remember them if he comes into the kingdom of winning the election. They know they are dead in the water. So, like Palin, they are grabbing for any oxygen tank they can find to keep their names alive. Plus they might generate a few more dollars with which to travel around New Hampshire and South Carolina. After all what else are they going to do?

They are both like Palin, hoping for a Fox contributing job or maybe the Travel Network will do a gig on Huckabee’s beach life pad that he just recently built on the gulf coast in Florida. Actually I would be more interested in Huckabee jogging on the beach in the white sands of the emerald coast than Palin flying in and out on the lake plane that is parked behind her house.

Oh well, it’s just politics. When the New Hampshire primary is over we will slowly see some of these candidates run out of oxygen. Then they will be on to other things such as book deals, reality shows, radio talk shows and doing everything they can do to utilize a year of “just politics.”

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Allen face opposition from newcomer Doug Bridges.

The three elected will face Democrats Mary Accor and Willie McIntosh on Nov. 8.

Democrats will vote Presidential Preference, for candidates running for US Senate, NC Governor, NC Attorney General, NC Commissioner of Labor, NC Superintendent of Public Instruction, NC Treasurer, NC State Senate District 46.

Libertarians will receive the Presidential Preference ballot.

Unaffiliated and all voters will receive the ballot for Connect NC Public Improvement Bond for. New facilities and renovation and rehabilitation in the University of North Carolina System, the North Carolina Community College System, water and sewer systems, the state's National Guard, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer services, attractions and parks, and the Department of Public Safety.

The Town of Kingstown in Cleveland County will be voting for or against unfortified wine, off premises sale only, and off premises sale of malt beverages.

The State Board of Elections has announced that 27 presidential candidates will appear on the presidential primary ballot. They are: DEMOCRATS: Martin J. O'Malley, Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton and Rocky De La Fuente.

GOP – Mike Huckabee, John R. Kasich, George Pataki, Marco Rubio, Rick Santorum, Donald J. Trump, Jeb Bush, Ben Carson, Ted Cruz, Carly Fiorina, Jim Gilmore, Lindsey Graham.

LIBERTERIAN- John David Hale, Cecil Ince, Gary Johnson, Steven Elliott Kerbel, Darryl W. Perry, Austin Petersen, Derrick Michael Reid, Jack Robinson, Rhett Smith, Barbara Joy Way-

mire, and Marc Allan Feldman.

US SENATE – Republicans Larry Holmquist, Paul Wright, Greg Brannon, Richard Burr; Democrats – Ernest T. Reeves, Chris Rey, Deborah K Ross, and Kevin D. Griffin.

US HOUSE ( District 10) – Patrick McHenry, Albert L. Wiley Jr. and Jeffrey D. Gregory, Republicans.

NC GOVERNOR - Pat McCrory, Charles Kenneth Moss, C. Robert Brawley, Republicans; Democrats Ken Spaulding and Roy Cooper.

NC LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR – Holly Jones, Ronald L. Newton, Robert Earl Wilson and Linda Coleman, Democrats.

NC ATTORNEY GENERAL – Buck Newton, Jim O'Neill, Republicans; Democrats Josh Stein and Marcus W. Williams.

NC AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER Andy Stevens, Steve Troxler, Republicans.

NC INSURANCE COMMISSIONER – Joe McLaughlin, Ron Pierce, and Mike Causey, Republicans.

NC LABOR COMMISSIONER – Charles Meeker and Mazie Ferguson, Democrats.

NC SECRETARY OF STATE – Michael LaPaglia and A. J. Daoud, Republicans.

NC SUPT. PUBLIC INSTRUCTION – Mark Johnson, J. Wesley Sills, Rosemary Stein, Republicans; Henry J. Pankey and June Atkinson, Democrats.

NC TREASURER - Dan Blue III and Ron Elmer, Democrats; NC STATE SENATE District 46 – Jim Cates and Anne Fischer, Democrats.

CLEVELAND COUNTY COMMISSIONER – Ronnie Hawkins, Johnny Hutchins, Susan K. Allen, and Doug Bridges, Republicans.

Y: is the ‘true America From Page 4A is just three lines: For youth development, for healthy living, for social responsibility. Notice there are no qualifications, no equivocation. This is by design; the Y is all about inclusiveness, embracing and building stronger communities.

There are communities all over the United States where the Y is a social hub, bringing together all ages, races, religions and genders. The people who visit their local Y are, well, America, and the Y is American values at their best.

The message that you get when you walk into the Y is that everyone is welcomed, regardless of age, ability, race, ethnicity, religion or social class. Much programming in fact is done specifically to make it possible that all are reached. The winter basketball Saturdays at my local Y are an amazing clustering of all these demographics; all are invited, all are made to feel welcome.

My strongest memories from growing up are the countless hours I spent at our local Y in Ashtabula, Ohio. It was, in fact, my second home where I learned to swim, play basketball, and generally hang out with new and old friends and, in retrospect, get mentored by some amazing staff. I came from one of the poorest families in town but when I was at the Y I felt embraced, nurtured and accepted; not so in other parts of my life where the stigma of being on welfare was very real.

I strongly suspect that my local Y today welcomes many young boys and girls who could relate to my story.

Founded over 160 years ago, there are now thousands of Y’s across the United States touching the lives of tens of millions of youth and adults in all stations in life. In fact, those who use the Y are the real America.

The harsh and strident words that we are now hearing from some politicians this primary season stand in stark contrast to the compassionate and intentionally inclusive messaging that we hear from the Y both locally and nationally. Words and rhetoric matter, to be sure, but what is so impressive is that the actions – day after day, decade after decade - that one witnesses at their local Y are a living example of the charge to do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Unlike our politicians, staff members at the Y are not pushing any dogma, political, religious or otherwise.

Just the opposite. They are just living the message that our strength is our community and doing the hard work that makes for a “better us.”

As the polarizing swirl of political debates makes me increasingly dizzy and nauseated, I find comfort and sanity at the Y. Searching for the ‘real’ America? Go to your local Y. Looking for a candidate to back in this year’s election?

Ask which one you’re most likely to find on the Y’s treadmills or shooting hoops in its gyms.

Tom Arcaro is a professor of sociology at Elon University. Email him at arcaro@elon.edu.

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Key moments in NASCAR history One of the most popular sports in the United States, NASCAR has a rich history steeped in tradition. The following are some of the more important moments in the history of stock car racing's governing body. * December 1947: By late 1947, stock car racing was growing in popularity, and tracks were struggling to handle the crowds and cars. Recognizing this and other issues, including less than trustworthy promoters who would often leave events before paying drivers, facing his sport, Bill France, Sr. organized a meeting in Daytona Beach, Fla. France, Sr. gathered owners, drivers and even mechanics at the Streamline Hotel, setting the foundation for NASCAR. Within months, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing would form. * February 1948: Behind

the wheel of his Ford Modified, Red Byron wins the first sanctioned NASCAR race on a beach course in Daytona. * September 1950: Darlington International Raceway becomes the first asphalt super speedway to host a NASCAR event. Driving a 1950 Plymouth owned by France, Sr., Johnny Mantz won the 500mile event. * July 1952: The first NASCAR competition to take place outside of the United States is held on a dirt track in Stamford Park, Ontario, Canada. The 200-mile event was won by Buddy Shuman and marked the only victory of Shuman's career. * February 1959: The first Dayton 500 is held at what is now the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. The event, which remains the sport's most prestigious race, coincided with

the opening of the speedway.

Lee Petty won the race, which featured a prize of just more than $19,000. By 2013, when Jimmie Johnson won his second Daytona 500, the winner's purse had ballooned to more than $1.5 million. * December 1963: Wendell Scott wins a NASCAR race at Jacksonville Speedway, becoming the first African-American in NASCAR history to win a premier division race. * November 1979: Richard Petty, the son of inaugural Daytona 500 winner Lee Petty, wins his seventh series championship, a record at the time. Dale Earnhardt would later tie Petty, and both men still hold the record today. * February 1998: Racing in his twentieth Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt wins his first one, snapping a 59-race winless streak in the process.

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* 2003: Brian France, the grandson of NASCAR founder Bill France, Sr., takes over as American CEO and Chairman of NASCAR, taking over the position from his father. * 2004: The Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup is announced. This announcement gave the sport a postsea-

son similar to a playoff. Since 2008, this has been referred to as the "Chase for the Sprint Cup," a name changed made necessary by the merger of NEXTEL and Sprint. * November 2009: Jimmie Johnson becomes the first driver to win four consecutive championships. Johnson

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KINGS MOUNTAIN 64, R-S CENTRAL 61 ‘SMAC’ DOWN:

Shelby at KM on Wednesday Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers will host the Shelby Golden Lions Wednesday night at 7:30 in what could be a chance for a co-championship in the South Mountain Athletic Conference.

The Mountaineers set up the showdown Friday night with a 72-56 victory at Chase while Shelby was winning a home non-conference battle with Clover, SC. The Mountaineers carry an 11-3 SMAC and 15-7 overall record into tonight’s game. Shelby is 12-2 is the conference and 17-3 overall. A Mountaineer victory could throw the race for first into a tie going into the final night of the season on Thursday, when the Mountaineers host East Burke and Shelby battles Crest.

In their previous meeting in Shelby, the Mountaineers

Kings Mountain’s Jacob Skidmore fires a jumper in last week’s win over RS Central at the KMHS gym. (Photo by Gary Smart)

KM half game out of first Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers avenged an early-season loss to R-S Central 64-61 Tuesday night at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium.

The win kept the Mountaineers a half-game behind league-leader Shelby as the regular season heads down the home stretch.

Kings Mountain’s girls weren’t as fortunate as they fell to the first place Lady Hilltoppers 61-40.

The Mountaineers led most of the game but had to come from behind in the final two minutes after the Hilltoppers took a 61-60 lead with 1:43 to play.

KM’s Jacob Skidmore answered with a free throw to tie the game, and then blocked a shot that led to the winning basket by Demetrius Hill with 40 seconds to play.

The Mountaineers

jumped out to a 22-9 lead after the first quarter and were on top 35-27 at the break. KM led 53-45 going into the fourth quarter.

Hill led the Mountaineers with 15 points and Dante Starr added 14 points and five rebounds. Omar Petty had 13 points and Skidmore added 12 points, five rebounds and four blocks.

Jason Helton had five rebounds and two blocks.

RS Central’s Zyrion Wilkins led all scorers with 22 points. Jacob Knox scored 14, with 12 of them coming from behind the 3-point arc.

Kings Mountain’s girls stayed with the talented Lady Hilltoppers for a half, trailing 23-16, but the visitors ran away in the second half.

Teja Twitty lit up the See KM/RS, Page 3B

Soccer tryouts begin Monday KMHS women’s soccer tryouts will be held on Monday. Feb. 15 from 3-5 p.m., Tuesday from 3:455:15 p.m. and Wednesday from 3:45-5:15 p.m.

All players will need shin guards, cleats and tennis shoes to tryout.

All players must have a current physical on file to tryout.

The team will meet at the old field house locker room.

Any questions contact Erik Price at elprice@clevelandcountyschools.org

Men’s tennis tryouts slated The KMHS men’s varsity tennis team will be having tryouts starting on Monday, February 15 at 4 p.m. at the Kings Mountain High School tennis courts.

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The Kings Mountain Middle School girls basketball team defeated East Rutherford 35-23 Thursday to improve to 6-1 in the TriCounty Conference and 8-2 overall.

The Lady Patriots took a 23-7 halftime lead and never looked back as Essence Houser and Shay Portee led the team in scoring with 10 points each.

Maggie Lloyd had six, Mary Robinson and Kendra Thompson four each and Mary Lowrance one.

Playing well on defense were Lloyd, Houser, and Portee.

led most of the way before Shelby’s guard quickness and defensive pressure took over in the fourth quarter and resulted in a Lions victory.

The Mountaineers led all the way against the Trojans.

Seniors Jacob Skidmore and Demetrius Hill led the scoring with 22 and 11 points, respectively.

Kings Mountain’s JVs improved to 7-7 in the SMAC and 10-8 overall with a 38-28 victory over the Trojans.

Mike Toms led the Mountaineers with 13 points and John Harmon Melton added seven. Chris Piercy scored seven and Hunter Gowan six for Chase.

The Kings Mountain girls won 61-21 to improve to 8-6 in the SMAC and 11-10 overall.

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Kings Mountain High spring sports schedules BASEBALL FEBRUARY 20 – Scrimmage at KMHS, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

29 – at North Gaston (JV at home) 4:30 MARCH 1 – East Rutherford, 4:30 and 7 p.m.

4 – at Burns 4 and 7 p.m.

8 – Shelby, 4 and 7 p.m.

11 – at Draughn, 4 and 7 p.m 15 – Crest, 4 and 7 p.m.

18 – at RS Central, 4 and 7 p.m.

22 – Chase, 4 and 7 p.m.

28-31 – at Shelby Easter tournament (TBD)

Essence Houser drives in for an easy layup against East Rutherford. (Photos by Gary Smart)

Kings Mountain Middlle’s Zack Crawford helps Patriots to victory in last home game Thursday against East Rutherford.

Patriots sweep Chase Kings Mountain Middle School swept Chase in a Tri-County basketball doubleheader last Tuesday at Chase.

The Lady Patriots won 46-17 to improve to 5-1 in the conference and 7-2 overall.

The defense led the way providing a 24-4 first quarter lead. KM led 35-8 at the half and 39-15 going into the fourth quarter.

Shay Portee led all scorers with 13 points, all coming in the first quarter.

Others scoring were Maggie Lloyd 6, Essence Houser 6, Kendra Thompson 5, Madison Weber 4, Mary Lowrance 4, Bea Haynes 4, Kennedy Barnes 2, Mary Robinson 1, and Javella Wells 1.

The KM boys got off to a fast start, outscoring the Chase Pirates 19-8 after one quarter on their way to a 73-41 win.

The 73 points were the highest by a boys basketball team since 1999. Leading the way was Caleb Johnston scoring his first double-douSee PATRIOTS/CHASE, Page 3B

APRIL 5 – at East Burke, 4 and 7 p.m.

6 – at South Point 5 p.m., (JV at home) 8 – at East Rutherford, 4 and 7 p.m.

12 – Burns, 4 and 7 p.m.

15 – at Shelby, 4 and 7 p.m.

19 – Draughn, 4 and 7 p.m.

22 – at Crest, 4 and 7 p.m.

26 – RS Central, 4 and 7 p.m.

28 – at Chase, 4 and 7 p.m.

MAY 2 – East Gaston, 4:30 and 7 p.m.

4 – East Burke, 4 and 7 p.m.

(Doubleheaders JVs play first game).

WOMEN’S SOCCER FEBRUARY 20 – At St Stephens Jamboree, TBD. 27 – at AC Reynolds Jamboree, TBD.

Kings Mountain’s Bryce Fisher (20) grabs a rebound in last week’s game with East Rutherford at the KMMS gym. (Photo by Gary Smart)

21 – East Gaston, 5 and 6:30.

22 – at Crest, 5 and 6:30 25 – at Chase, 6 p.m.

26 – RS Central, 6 p.m.

28 – Stuart Cramer, 5 and 6:30.

MAY 3 – South Point, 5 and 6:30.

4 – East Burke, 6 p.m.

(Doubleheaders JVs play first).

SOFTBALL FEBRUARY 20 – at Freedom scrimmage, TBD 27 – KM Jamboree at YMCA, TBD MARCH 1 – East Rutherford, 6 p.m.

4 – at Burns, 6 p.m.

8 – Shelby, 6 p.m.

10 – at Clover, 6 p.m.

11 – at Draughn, 6 p.m.

15 – Crest, 6 p.m.

18 – at RS Central, 6 p.m.

22 – Chase, 6 p.m.

29-30 – at Cherryville Easter Tournament, TBD APRIL 5 – at East Burke, 6 p.m.

6 – Clover, 6 p.m 8 – at East Rutherford, 6 p.m.

12 – Burns, 6 p.m.

15 – at Shelby, 6 p.m.

19 – Draughn, 6 p.m.

22 – at Crest, 6 p.m.

23 – at Foard, 11 a.m.

26 – at Chase, 6 p.m.

27 – RS Central, 6 p.m MAY 5 – East Burke, 6 p.m.

TRACK

MARCH 1 – East Rutherford, 6 p.m 4 – at Burns, 5 and 6:30 p.m.

8 – Shelby, 6 p.m 9 – at Hickory, 5 and 6:30.

11 – at Draughn, 6 p.m 15 – Crest, 5 and 6:30.

17 – at AC Reynolds, 5 and 6:30 18 – at RS Central, 6 p.m.

22 – Chase, 6 p.m.

MARCH 4 – at Polk County 9 – at KMHS 16 – at KMHS 22 – TBD

APRIL 2 – at Foard, 2 p.m.

5 – at East Burke, 6 p.m 7 – at Forestview, 5 and 6:30.

8 – at East Rutherford, 6 p.m.

11 – Burns, 5 and 6:30.

13 – at Shelby, 6 p.m.

19 – Draughn, 6 p.m.

MAY 14 – at Regional (AC Reynolds) 20 – at State (NC A&T Univ.)

APRIL 12 – at Burns 20 – at Shelby 21 – at KMHS 28 – at Draughn

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KM JVs beat RS Central Kings Mountain defeated RS Central 56-38 in JV basketball action last week at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium.

KM improved to 9-8 overall (6-7 SMAC).

KM was led in scoring by Mike Toms with 14 points.

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Girls break school record at regional swim meet Kings Mountain High’s SMAC champion tennis team was honored at a recent banquet. Left to right: Natalie Lutz, Kassie Johnson, Hallie Hunt, Carrigan Leatherman, Amber Belcher, Olivia Brucker, Coach Rick Henderson, MC Johnson, Jasmine Guy, Karmen Houser, Kayla Condrey and Ann Scott Baker. (Photo by KM Herald)

Lady Mountaineer netters honored at recent banquet Kings Mountain High’s SMAC championship girls tennis team was honored at a recent banquet.

Freshman Natalie Lutz received the Most Valuable Player Award, “Best Freshman in North Carolina” Award and All-Conference Award.

Lutz compiled a 10-1 regular season record and won the SMAC singles championship. She also advanced two rounds in the state championship tournament.

Head Coach Rick Hen-

derson pointed out that Lutz and Payton Holt of West Rowan were the only freshman that qualified for the state tournament.

“Natalie had beaten several players throughout the season that the West Rowan player lost to, therefore qualifying Natalie as the best freshman in the state of North Carolina,” Henderson said.

Other awards were presented to: Kassie Johnson, Coaches Award and All-Conference.

Johnson had a 7-3 record.

MC Johnson, Coaches Award and All-Conference.

She had a 12-0 record.

Carrigan Leatherman, Coaches Award and All-Conference. She had a 12-0 record.

Amber Belcher, Mountaineer Award. She had a 12-0 record.

Kayla Condrey, Mountaineer Award. She had an 11-1 record.

And, Coach Henderson, SMAC Coach of the Year Award.

All members of the team received a letter for display-

ing hard work and dedication. Most of the players went undefeated. Players receiving letters were Ann Scott Baker, Amber Belcher, Olivia Brucker, Kayla Condrey, Jasmine Guy, Karmen Houser, Hallie Hunt, Kassie Johnson, MC Johnson, Carrigan Leatherman and Natalie Lutz.

Kings Mountain finished 12-0 in the conference to claim its first girls tennis championship since 1990.

Coach Henderson praised all players for their contributions.

KMMS splits with Crest Kings Mountain Middle’s basketball teams split a Tri-County Conference doubleheader at Crest Monday with the boys winning and the girls losing.

The girls lost a hard fought game 33-26. Leading the team in scoring were Shay Portee 8, Mary Lowrance 6, Essence Houser 4, Mary Robinson 4, Maggie Lloyd 2, and Kendra Thompson 2.

The game was close

throughout with Crest leading 7-4 after the first period, 17-14 at the half and 25-22 going into the fourth quarter.

The girls fell to 6-2 in the conference and 8-3 overall.

The boys got off to a slow start before pulling away mid-way through the fourth quarter to collect their fifth come from behind win, 34-27. It was the Patriots’ first win over the

Dragons since 2008.

Kings Mountain trailed until the final 3 ½ minutes, outscoring Crest 19-9 in the fourth period.

Leading scorers for KM were Titus Clark 8 points (10 rebounds), Zach Crawford 8 points (8 rebounds, 1 block shot), Matt Toms 6 points, Belton Pressley 5 points, Kobe Paysour 4 points (7 rebounds, 2 block shots), and Bryce Fisher 3 points (6 rebounds, 1 block

shot).

Playing outstanding defense was Bryce Fisher (taking his fifth charge of the season), and Titus Clark.

Playing well of the bench was Belton Pressley.

Kings Mountain improved to 6-2 in the conference and 7-4 overall to take over sole possession of third place with two games to go.

The Patriots travel to RS Central Thursday.

Patriots beat East Rutherford The Kings Mountain Middle boys basketball team won another TriCounty conference basketball game defeating the East Rutherford Vikings 62-32 to move into a third place tie with Crest.

The Patriots continued their hot three point shooting, making 8 of 16, to bring their total to 25 made threes in the last three games.

The Pats had three players in doubles figures. Jaden Grier had 16 (4 rebounds),

Matt Toms 14, and Zach Crawford 11. Also getting in on the scoring action were Kobe Paysour with six points and five rebounds, Ricaylen Mack four points, Ra’Sheem Hughes three, and Belton Pressley, Laz

Welch, Caleb Johnston, and Xavier Brown with two each.

Playing great defense was Marcus Odums, Jaden Grier, and Matt Toms.

Odums also had five assists.

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TENNIS MARCH 1 – at Forestview 17 – at Highland Tech 18 – at RS Central 24 – at Ashbrook

APRIL 5 – at East Burke 8 – at East Rutherford 12 – Burns 15 – at Shelby 19 – Draughn 22 – at Crest

(all matches 4 p.m.)

GOLF FEBRUARY 29 – at KM Country Club MARCH 3 – at KMCC (9 holes)

7 – at River Bend 14 – at KMCC 15 – at Burns APRIL 4 – At River Bend 6 – at KMCC 11 – at Shelby 18 – at East Burke

Several Kings Mountain High School swimmers participated in the 3A regional meet in Huntersville on Saturday.

The KMHS girls team finished 9th in the meet.

Bethany Wilson, Katie Tucker, Kassidy Hamrick, and Ashley Stenger placed 7th in the 200-yard medley relay, with a time of 2.01.88, breaking the school record.

Wilson, Tucker, Hamrick, and Stenger placed 6th in the 200-yard freestyle relay.

Both relays qualified for the state meet in Cary this week.

Members of the girls team that qualified to swim individual events at the regional competition are Kassidy Hamrick (100 Yard Butterfly), Alexis Yates (100 Yard Buttlerfly), Ashley Stenger (100 Yard Freestyle), Bethany Wilson (100 Yard Backstroke), and Katie Tucker (100 Yard Breaststroke).

The girls who will participate at the state competition include, Bethany Wilson,

Kassidy Hamrick, Katie Tucker, Ashley Stenger, and Hunter Bell.

The boys team qualified for the regional competition, finishing 24th at the meet. Aaron Oakley, Elliott Mann, Brenner Martin, and Will Quinn competed in the 200-yard medley relay, with a time of 2:07.48 and finished in 20th place. Oakley, Mann, Quinn, and Martin qualified for the regional competition in 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:49.25, finishing in 20th place. Jackson Cloninger and Tyler Osborne also attended the meet.

The girls time for the 200-yard freestyle was 1:50:18. The girls also swam the 400-yard freestyle relay and finished in 11th place with a time of 4:09.90 (Tucker, Wilson, Stenger, Hamrick), but did not qualify for state.

The 2016 state championship meet is at Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary, NC Feb. 11-13.

PATRIOTS/CHASE: Patriots sweep in doubleheader From Page 2B ble on the season, 11 points and 11 rebounds.

Also, scoring for the Pats were Kobe Paysour 9 (5 rebounds), Ricaylen Mack 8 (4 rebounds), Matthew Toms 8, Bryce Fisher 7 (4 rebounds), Marcus Odums 6, Ra’Sheem Hughes 5, Titus Clark 3, Koby Rikard 3, Keylon Parker 3, Zach Crawford 2 (4 rebounds),

Xavier Brown 2 (4 rebounds), Belton Pressley 2, Laz Welch 2, and Jaden Grier 2. All 15 KM players scored for the Pats.

KM was 7 for 15 from the 3-point line.

Playing well on defense were Kobe Paysour, Caleb Johnston, Zach Crawford and Bryce Fisher.

The Patriots improved to 5-4 overall and 4-2 in the Tri-County Conference.

KM/RS: Boys half game out of first place in SMAC From Page 1B scoreboard with 33 points for the Hilltoppers, who kept their SMAC record perfect at 13-0. Kyra Davis added 12.

Leeasia Rhodes led the KM attack with 11 points.

Hannah Clark scored 10.

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Dated January 31, 2008, recorded in Book 1543, at Page 1423 Securing the original amount of $149,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Sharon L. McInnis, described above, in the Cleveland County Public Registry; default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the said Deed of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure; and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness; and under and by virtue of an order entered in the within entitled and numbered action by the Clerk of Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina on the 19th day of January, 2016, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse door in Shelby, North Carolina at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday the 17th day of February, 2016, the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Located in the Eastern portion of the City of Shelby, on the South side of Duke Street and the West side of Adams Street: bounded on the South by Sara H. Falls, on the West

by James Martin; and being described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING on an iron rebar in the South edge of the right of way of Duke Street, said iron being the Northeast corner of James Martin (located South 45-55-27 East 21.27 feet from a pin in said right of way); and runs thence with the edge of the right of way for Duke Street, North 88-38-02 East 85.35 feet to a point at the back of the curb; thence with the intersection of Duke Street and Adams Street as it curves to the right on a radius of 62.32, an arc distance of 100.51 feet (and a chord bearing and distance of South 45-0939 East 89.97 feet) to an iron in the West edge of the right of way of Adams Street; thence with the West edge of said right of way, South 1-02-42 West 86.32 feet to an iron (located North 89-25 West 5.71 feet from a pipe at the back of the curb), with said iron being the Northeast corner of Sara H. Falls; thence with the North line of Falls North 89-25 West 150.22 feet to an iron, Northwest corner of Falls in the East line

of James Martin; thence with the East line of Martin, North 1-02-41 East 146.21 feet to the place of BEGINNING, containing .492 acre, according to a plat and survey by T. Scott Bankhead, RLS, dated May 27, 1992.

For title reference, see Lot 1, Block “D” of the Belvedere Park Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Book of Plats 2, Page 64 and deed of record in Book 10-F, Page 112 of the Cleveland County Registry (Tax Map Parcel S-33-8-2). For further reference, see Estate of Ethel W. Stone of record in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court for Cleveland County, North Carolina.

Being the identical property as conveyed by deed dated June 1, 1992 from Robert W. Stone, Executor of the Estate of Ethel W. Stone, et als to John B. Lattimore and wife, Lelia H. Lattimore, of record in Book 1113, Page 2275, Cleveland County Registry.

THIS PROPERTY HAS THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: Parcel No. 19888 200 Adams St. Shelby, NC 28150-4702 This sale is made subject to any excise or transfer taxes, all outstanding and unpaid Cleveland County and any city or town ad valorem property taxes as well as any and all other prior liens, defects and encumbrances involving said property, as well as a Clerk’s fee of $.45 per $100 on the purchase price.

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

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

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

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

This the 19th day of January, 2016.

By: /s/ Wesley L. Deaton, Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 2459 Denver, NC 28037 (704) 489-2491 KMH3714 (2/03 & 10 /2016)

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND File No: 15 SP 345 NOTICE OF SALE TAKE NOTICE THAT: Raintree Realty and Construction, Inc., Substitute Trustee, has begun proceedings to FORECLOSE under the Deed of Trust described below, and under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in such Deed of Trust, and an Order entered by the Clerk of Superior Court of the above County, will sell the below described property at public auction as follows: (1) The instrument pursuant to which such sale will be held is that certain Deed of Trust executed

by William Travis Bailey, original mortgagor, and recorded in the Office of the Cleveland County Register of Deeds in Deed of Trust Book 1289, at Page 1933. The record owner of such property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to posting this Notice of Sale, if not the original mortgagors, is: N/A (2) The property will be sold by the Substitute Trustee at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the 17th day of February, 2016 at the Cleveland County Courthouse door in the City of Shelby, North Carolina.

NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 14 SP 382 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEEDS OF TRUST OF ROGER PERRY PHILLIPS, JR., aka ROGER P. PHILLIPS, JR., STEPHANIE S. PHILLIPS, Mortgagors, to CHARLES W. WRAY, JR., Trustee; WESLEY L. DEATON, Substitute Trustee, (1) BOOK 1686, PAGE 1449 (1) BOOK 1686, PAGE 1451 BANK OF THE OZARKS, an Arkansas Banking Corporation, as successor by merger to FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA, Mortgagee.

(1) Dated July 13, 2000, recorded in Book 1275 at Page 1765

Securing the original amount of $36,000.00 (2) Dated February 4, 2004, recorded in Book 1405 at Page 2253 Securing the original amount of $9,000.00 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in those certain Deeds of Trust executed by ROGER

(3) The real property to be sold is generally described as 2324 Taylor Road, Shelby, North Carolina 28150* and is more particularly described as follows: Being all of that property described in that certain Deed of Trust recorded in Book 1289, at Page 1933 of the Cleveland County, North Carolina Registry.

Any property described in the Deed of Trust which is not being offered for sale is described as follows: Subject to any and all Release Deeds of Record in the Cleveland County, North Carolina Registry. *The general description of the property is provided for convenience but is not guaranteed; the legal description in the Deed of Trust controls.

(4) Any buildings located on the above-described property are also included in the sale.

(5) The property will be sold by the Substitute Trustee to the highest bidder for CASH. The highest bidder will be required to deposit IN CASH with the Substitute Trustee at the date and time of the sale the greater of five percent (5.0%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty and no/100 Dollars ($750.00).

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(6) All bidders bid for the property AS IS on the date of sale. Absolutely no warranties are made as to the condition, value or title of the property. While the Substitute Trustee believes the title to be good, all bidders are advised that they should obtain independent counsel to examine record title as the property is sold subject to prior record interests. The Noteholder has reserved the right to withdraw the sale up to and until the Deed is delivered by the Substitute Trustee.

(7) The property will be sold subject to all unpaid taxes and special assessments.

(8) The property being sold is all of that property described in the Deed of Trust except as specifically set forth above. It is the intention to extinguish any and all rights or interests in the property subordinate to the Deed of Trust.

(9) An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold.

(10) Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential with Less Than 15 Rental Units, including single-family

PERRY PHILLIPS, JR., aka ROGER P. PHILLIPS, JR., and STEPHANIE S. PHILLIPS, described above, in the Cleveland County Public Registry; default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the said Deeds of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure; and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness; and under and by virtue of an order entered in the within entitled and numbered action by the Clerk of Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina on the 2nd day of December, 2014, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse door in Shelby, North Carolina at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday the 17th day of February, 2016, the land conveyed in said Deeds of Trust, the same lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

the West side of Circle Drive, Southeast corner of Lot No. 37; and runs thence with the North edge of Pineland Avenue, South 84 West 75 feet to a stake on the North edge of said Avenue; thence continuing along the North edge of said Avenue, South 61 West 125 feet to a stake on the North edge of the Avenue; thence North 7-30 West 140.5 feet to a stake; thence North 86-45 East 194 feet to a stake on the West edge of Circle Drive; thence with the West edge of Circle Drive; South 7-30 East 85 feet to the place of BEGINNING, according to a plat by K. E. Mauney, RS on April 30, 1960.

Located on the North side of Pineland Avenue and on the West side of Circle

THIS PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: Parcel No. 1495

Drive in the Town of Boiling Springs, NC; and being the Southern part of Lots Nos. 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 and 44 of the M.A. Conrad Property, plat of same being of record in Book of Plats 5, Page 45 of the Cleveland County Registry; and being described by metes and bounds as follows:

120 Pineland Ave. Shelby, NC 28152

BEGINNING at a stake at the intersection of the North side of Pineland Avenue with

TITLE REFERENCE: See Deed recorded in Book 1269 at Page 2172, 1258 at Page 742 and Book 1147 at Page 901 of the Cleveland County Registry. See also, Deed Book 8-W at Page 151 of the Cleveland County Registry and Estate File 97 E 548 on file with the Clerk of Superior Court for Cleveland County (Estate of Jane Bridges Cochran).

TAX MAP NO: BS 24-3-2

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

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

(11) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to North Carolina General Statute section 45-21.33A. THIS the 12th day of January, 2016.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE: RAINTREE REALTY AND CONSTRUCTION, INC. By: Joel T. York, Vice-President P.O. Box 8942 Asheville, NC 28814 Phone: 828-777-5250 KMH3711 (2/03 & 10/16)

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

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

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

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord.

Upon termination of any such rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement to the effective date of the termination.

This the 30th day of December, 2015.

By: /s/ Wesley L. Deaton, Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 2459 Denver, NC 28037 (704) 489-2491 KMH3712 (2/03 & 10/2016)

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LEGALS NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 15 SP 337 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF WATTS PERFECTIONS, INC., Mortgagor, to Terry Pack, Trustee; WESLEY L. DEATON, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1707, PAGE 113 BANK OF THE OZARKS, an Arkansas Banking Corporation, as successor by merger to FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA, Mortgagee.

Dated November 18, 2008, recorded in Book 1565, at Page 635 Securing the original amount of $299,215.99 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by WATTS PERFECTIONS, INC., described above, in the Cleveland County Public Registry; default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the said Deed of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure; and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness; and under and by virtue of an order entered in the within entitled and numbered action by the Clerk of Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina on the 19th day of January, 2016, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse door in Shelby, North Carolina at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday the 17th day of February, 2016, the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being

more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in Number Nine (9) Township, Cleveland County, NC, being located on the Northwest side of SR 1803 (Royster Road), being bounded on the North by a 15 acre tract conveyed this date to Watts, on the West by Beam, and being described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a magnetic nail set in the centerline of the right of way of SR 1803, Southernmost corner of the 15 acre tract conveyed this date to Watts; thence with the centerline of the right of way of SR 1803 as follows: South 27-12-00 West 75.14 feet; South 29-16-00 West 100 feet; South 35-19-00 West 100.28 feet; South 42-1300 West 100 feet; South 52-31-00 West 100.82 feet; South 62-25-00 West 100 feet; South 74-51-00 West 100.59 feet; and South 8110-24 West 61.02 feet to a railroad spike located 1.77 feet South of the centerline of said right of way; thence

North 07-54-00 East 311.72 feet to a point in a hickory tree with pointers; thence North 85-36-00 West (passing over an existing iron on line at 444.75 feet) a total distance of 519.75 feet to a point in a creek, and being in the East line of Beam; thence with the creek, and with Beam’s line as follows: North 49-3600 East 64.50 feet; North 11-47-00 West 321 feet; North 42-52 East 326 feet; North 42-21 West 300 feet; and North 20-20-49 West 146.04 feet to an unmarked point in said creek, being the Westernmost corner of the 15 acre tract conveyed to Watts; thence with the Northeast line of said Watts tract, South 51-14-14 East 1356 feet to the point of BEGINNING, containing 13.285 acres, more or less, according to a survey by T. Scott Bankhead, RLS, dated January 24, 2005.

Title reference: See Deed at Book 1441, Page 2036, Cleveland County Registry.

THIS PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 2617 Royster Road, Shelby, NC 28150, Parcel # 58542.

This sale is made subject to

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

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

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

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Kings Mountain City Council will conduct a public hearing, in accordance with G.S. 158-7.1, to solicit comments regarding the Industrial Incentive Grant being proposed for an economic development project.

The City of Kings Mountain City Council, subject to public comment at the public hearing for which the notice is hereby given, proposes to officially offer to NTE Carolina, LLC (dba NTE Energy) an Industrial Incentive Grant. The grant can be offered for the creation of new full-time permanent employment positions or new taxable investment in machine and equipment. The investment and job creation is to take place at a location within the City of Kings Mountain

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

Upon the termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

This the 19th day of January, 2016.

By: /s/ Wesley L. Deaton, Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 2459 Denver, NC 28037 (704) 489-2491 KMH3713 (2/03 & 10/2016)

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The public hearing, on the City’s proposed official offering of the aforementioned Industrial Incentive Grant, will be held in the City Council Chamber, located in the City of Kings Mountain City Hall, 101 West Gold Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina, on February 23, 2016 at 6:00 pm. At this time, the general public will have an opportunity to make comments regarding the proposed official offering of the Industrial Incentive Grant to NTE Carolinas, LLC for their economic development project.

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Panther Pride Black and blue, Dabs, Spirit rocks – various school and church groups got the Panther fever last week and displayed their Panther Pride by dressing up.

St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Pre-School class had a Super Bowl party with their pastor, Rev. Josh Tucker, and staff. They dressed up in black and blue Super Bowl outfits to show their Panther pride.

East Elementary School 3rd and 4th grade classes, and staff gathered around the larger of two rocks at the school, “Go Panthers,” and Kindergarten, first and second grade students and staff gathered around the small rock, “Dab.”

Cleveland County Hospice staff got in the Panther Spirit too and they wore black and blue Panther outfits to work. Some had on jerseys with their favorite player's name. Everyone was ready for Super Bowl 50.

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2016 Tax Filing Requirements for Retirees Dear Savvy Senior, What is the IRS income tax filing requirements going to be for this tax season? Due to health problems I stopped working early last year, so I’m wondering if I need to file.

Unintended Retiree Dear Unintended, There are a number of factors that affect whether or not you need to file a federal income tax return this year including how much you earned last year (in 2015), and the source of that income, as well as your age and filing status.

Here’s a rundown of this tax season’s IRS filing requirements. For most people, this is pretty straightforward. If your 2015 gross income – which includes all taxable income, not counting your Social Security benefits, unless you are married and filing separately – was below the threshold for your age and filing status, you probably won’t have to file. But if it’s over, you will.

• Single: $10,300 ($11,850 if you’re 65 or older by Jan. 1, 2016).

• Married filing jointly: $20,600 ($21,850 if you or your spouse is 65 or older; or $23,100 if you’re both over 65).

• Married filing separately: $4,000 at any age.

• Head of household: $13,250 ($14,800 if age 65 or older).

• Qualifying widow(er) with dependent child: $16,600 ($17,850 if age 65 or older).

to the IRS such as alternative minimum tax or IRA tax penalties, you’ll probably need to file.

To figure this out, the IRS offers an interactive tax assistant tool on their website that asks a series of questions that will help you determine if you’re required to file, or if you should file because you’re due a refund.

To get a detailed breakdown on federal filing requirements, along with information on taxable and nontaxable income, call the IRS at 800-829-3676 and ask them to mail you a free copy of the “Tax Guide for Seniors” (publication 554), or see irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/ p554.pdf.

You can access this tool at irs.gov/filing – click on “Do you need to file a return?” Or, you can get assistance over the phone by calling the IRS helpline at 800-829-1040. You can also get face-to-face help at a Taxpayer Assistance Center. See irs.gov/localcontacts or call 800-829-1040 to locate a center near you.

Special Requirements There are, however, some other financial situations that will require you to file a tax return, even if your gross income falls below the IRS filing requirement. For example, if you had earnings from self-employment in 2015 of $400 or more, or if you owe any special taxes

Check Your State Even if you’re not required to file a federal tax return this year, don’t assume that you’re also excused from filing state income taxes. The rules for your state might be very different. Check with your state tax agency before concluding that you’re entirely in the

clear. For links to state tax agencies see taxadmin.org/state-tax-agencies.

Tax Prep Assistance If you find that you do need to file a tax return this year, you can get help through the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (or TCE) program. Sponsored by the IRS, TEC provides free tax preparation and counseling to middle and low-income taxpayers, age 60 and older. Call 800-906-9887 or visit irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep to locate a service near you.

Also check with AARP, a participant in the TCE program that provides free tax preparation at more than 5,000 sites nationwide. To locate an AARP Tax-Aide site call 888-227-7669 or visit aarp. org/findtaxhelp. You don’t have to be an AARP member to use this service.

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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■ POLICE Garmon of Gastonia was operating a 2007 Toyota on I-85 near Mile Marker 6 when a semi truck forced her off the roadway. Her vehicle hit the guard rail in the median of the roadway, bounced off, went across I-85 and hit the guardrail on the right side of the roadway. Property damage was estimated at $4500.

FEB. 3: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Joan Jamison, 302 Wilson Terrace Apt. 7, was backing from the driveway at 302 Wilson Terrace and hit a parked vehicle owned

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FEB. 4: Officer Chi Ming Lai said that Nathan Mellon, Mooresboro, operating a 2001 Ford, rear-ended a 2003 Honda operated by LaJessica Wingo, Shelby, at US 74 Bypass eastbound at the Moss Lake exit off ramp.

Property damage was slight.

FEB. 4: Office Chi Ming Lai said that Jordan Trull, 114 Dover Ave., operating a 2000 Mitsubishi, rear-ended a 2012 Chevrolet operated by Nancy Anderson of Mount Holly.

The accident happened on US 74 Business near Tracy Street. Property damage was slight.

FEB. 4: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Allison Wellmon, 105 Colonial

From Page 2A Jo Murphy, 123 Castlerock Rd., operating a 2012 Nissan, rear-ended a 2007 Toyota operated by Benjamin Merrill Galloway, 706 Princeton Drive.

The accident happened at the intersection of York Road and King Street.

Property damage was estimated at $2600.

JAN. 31: Officer Bryan McGinnis said Tabatha Williams, 355, Patterson Rd., was driving a 2003 Chevrolet, attempted to make a left turn from 1011 Shelby Road and hit a pole in the parking lot. Property damage was estimated at $3500.

FEB. 1: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Sharon Allison Barney, 202 Victoria Circle, operating a 2016 Mini, rear-ended a 2000 Ford operated by Robert Dean Littlejohn, Shelby, on King Street at the intersection of Edgemont and Country Club Drive. Property damage was estimated at $3000.

FEB. 2: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Janice Boulward, 110 Lincoln Academy Road, was backing her 2004 Jaguar and hit a parked 2004 Mitsubishi owned by Fostina Sanders, 908 Grace Street. The accident happened in the parking lot of Food Lion.

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FEB. 5: Officer Stephen Skinner said that Robert Walker, 913 Church St., operating a 1995 GMC, struck a 2006 Ford operated by Brittany Green, 104 Heritage Drive. The accident happened on US 74 Business at the intersection of NC 161 when Green entered the intersection and attempted to turn left onto 161 northbound. Property damage was estimated at $4,000.

FEB. 6: Officer D. K. Davis said that Jaris Williams, 612 Charles St. Apt. 42, was backing his 1999 Dodge in the parking lot of High Road Auto Sales and hit a parked 2001 Dodge owned by Cornelio Alejandre, Clover, SC. Property damage was slight.

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