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Volume 126 • Issue 10 • Wednesday, March 5, 2014

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Wal-Mart Demolition for new store to begin soon Demolition is expected to start next month on the old Winn-Dixie building in Kings Mountain Plaza where the new Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market is expected to be open by early November.

Mayor Rick Murphrey said that job-seekers will be able to apply about 100 days before the opening of the store and Wal-Mart officials will announce the place for them to make application for approximately 95 jobs.

Shoppers learned in November 2013 that Wal-Mart plans to build a 40,000 square foot grocery store, which will include a pharmacy, at the site of the old Winn-Dixie property.

The mayor will make a presentation to the Kings Mountain Rotary Club Thursday at 12 noon about Wal-Mart's plans for the new construction.

Wal-Mart operates nearby stores in Shelby and Cherryville.

Hairspray a hit!

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Over $1,000,000 raised Patrick Center campaign reaches goal, construction to start in summer ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com

Business Showcase to kick off Tuesday Who will be Kings Mountain's Business Person or Business of the Year? The winner will be announced at the kickoff reception for the 2014 Business Showcase of the CC Chamber Tuesday, March 11, from 5:30-8 p.m. at Kings Mountain City Hall.

Theme of the annual event is

“Door to the Future� and local businesses will be featuring exhibits on the theme that will be on display at City Hall through April 2.

Entry forms and sponsorships are available by calling Brutko at 704-739-4755 or email Shirley@clevelandchamber.org.

In four months’ time the Patrick Center Building the Future Campaign has reached its $1,065,000 goal, with help from the City of Kings Mountain.

The City has retained Cooper, Stewart, Newell Architects, the architectural firm that designed the Patrick Center.

The architectural firm has begun work on the construction drawings that will be used to bid out the construction, which is expected to start in the sum-

mer. “We met the goal, with help from the City,� said Carl Elliott, with the fundraising firm Research Development. We haven’t tallied all the contributions, because we have had a flurry of giving towards the end of the campaign. The campaign is drawing to a close, but the contributions will continue to come in, and I want to thank the mayor and City Council and all the contributors for their support. This has been a great team effort, and I feel proud and privileged to be part of the

team. This is a great organization, which is changing people’s lives for the better.�

Co-chairs of the steering committee were Alex Bell, administrator of Kings Mountain Hospital, CCHS, Mary Neisler, and Jim Pridgen, president, Firestone Fibers & Textiles Company, and honorary co-chair Mayor Rick Murphrey.

Other members of the committee were Lou Ballew, James Conrad, Debbie Crocker, Sheila Gentry, Emmanuel See PATRICK CENTER, 9A

Local students in statewide What would you like USFirst robotics competition to see downtown?

Community residents and downtown workers encouraged to complete surveys to help strengthen the downtown district.

The Kings Mountain Main Street Program has developed a Consumer Survey to determine the wants and needs of the local community when it comes to shopping in downtown Kings Mountain. This survey is a joint project of the Organization and Economic Restructuring Committees and seeks to drill deeper into the

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shopping habits of area residents as well as the level of community awareness of the types of businesses currently found in downtown Kings Mountain.

In order to figure out what he community desires in its downtown with regard to shopping, playing, working, living and aesthetics, this survey will be presented to as diversified a group of area residents as possible.

The survey will be available on the home page of the City of Kings Mountain’s website http://www.cityof km.com and on the Mauney Memorial Libraries website http://www.mauneylibrary.o rg “Civic groups, church See SURVEY, 4A

A big group of area students have spent the winter focusing and hustling in an intense competition that will take them to Raleigh later this month to show off their robotics, electronics and engineering skills.

The USFirst Robotics Competition is a national contest for high school and college kids to build a robot – or a small team of robots, in some cases – that excels at scoring in a game prescribed by contest organizers.

The local team is called Cleveland County Cross Connectors and is composed of students from five local high schools: Kings Mountain, Crest, Burns, Shelby and Cleveland Early College. Students and instruc-

tors from Cleveland Community College and a retired teacher are also part of the

40-person effort. “These kids

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Several seats up for grabs

Members of the Cleveland County Cross Connectors robotics project for an upcoming USFirst competition in Raleigh.

The last day of the spring filing period ended Saturday with a race developing for Cleveland County Sheriff, a three-man race for District Attorney 27-B, a race for the N. C. Senate District 46 seat, a race for the US Congress 10th Congressional seat and a sixth candidate for Cleveland County Coroner.

The spate of filing means that incumbent Sheriff Alan Norman (D) faces opposition from Carl W. Jensen, (R) in the November election.

In N. C. Senate, District 46, incumbent Warren Daniel (R) faces opposition in November from Emily B. Church of Valdese, Democrat.

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Pictured is the cast of “Godspell� which opens Friday night by the Kings Mountain Little Theatre at the Joy Performance Center in Kings Mountain. Back row, from left, Tiffany Carper, Clair Lemke, Dori Medlin, and Jenni Hassler. Trey Ross. Sitting: Cody Jones, who has the role of “Jesus� and standing, front, from left, Loren Radford, Sean Whitworth and Josh Carper.

Not pictured: Ryan Dever.

Photo by BRYAN HALLMAN

‘Godspell’ opens Friday at the Joy Theatre “Godspell,'' the musical based on the Gospel of St. Matthew, opens Friday night, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. by the Kings Mountain Little Theatre for the first of two weekends of performances at Joy Performance Center in downtown Kings Mountain. Show dates this weekend are Saturday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 9, at 3 p.m. Other play dates are Friday, March 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Harris Funeral Home is sponsoring the show. Reservations can be made by calling the Joy box office at 704-730-9408 or at tickets@kmlt.org. Tickets are $10 and reservations, now being accepted, must be made at least 24 hours before the production you wish to at-

Cody Jones has the role of Jesus in ‘Godspell’

tend. No same day reservations will be accepted.

Jon Jones is directing the production and Cathy Baker is music director, choreographer is Tiffany Carper, stage manager is Leslie Brown and accompanist is Michael Sisk with musicians Sam Liss on guitar, Jerre Snow on bass guitar and Andy Neisler, percussionist.

Cody Jones has the role of Jesus and other cast members are Josh Carper as John the Baptist/Judas; Tiffany Carper as Sonia; Loren Radford as Peggy; Dori Medlin as Gilmer; Claire Lemke as Robin; Jenni Hassler as Joanne; Sean Whitworth as Herb; Ryan Dever as Jeff; and Trey Ross as Lamar, a combination of adults and teens.

Based on the Gospel of Matthew, the musical centers on a group of followers who are called together to create a community following a very loving and knowledgeable teacher. By sharing stories about living good lives and singing about love, joy, gratitude, judgment and redemption, the group of disparate individuals band together with a common purpose to face challenges and obstacles as they are tested along the way.

Using clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville, ''Godspell'' is a reflection on the life of Jesus with a message of

Trey Ross, Sean Whitworth, and Josh Carper in a scene from ‘Godspell’ kindness, tolerance and love. “Godspell� opened on Broadway May 17, 1971 and played in various touring companies and revivals many times since.

One of its songs, “Day by Day� from the original cast album reached No. 13 on the Billboard Pop singles chart. “Since I was directing a musical this season I wanted to choose something that was different,’’ said director Jon Jones. “The message of love, forgiveness, and building of community inherent in “Godspell� spoke to me, it is an ensemble piece with 10 characters on stage for the entire show. It doesn’t have the traditional structure that people may be

used to. It has a contemporary feel; even after 40 plus years I wanted to give Kings Mountain a new experience.’’ The show is entertaining for all ages. With memorable songs, great upbeat dancing, sketches using pantomime, a talented cast and a band consisting of piano, drums, bass guitar and electric/acoustic guitars right on the stage. “I’d like the audience to feel they’ve had an experience. I’d like them to connect with the cast and feel that they’ve been included in the experience and learned or relearned something that will stick with them for a while. Most important is that they have fun,’’ said the

director.

The KMLT production of Steven Schwartz’s “Godspell� has many loyal fans since it appeared in 1971. And Jones says many people may be more familiar with the musicals “Wicked� and "Pippin.’’ "Many people have a “Godspell� story. If they’ve seen it or been a part of it, it sticks with them.�

Do you want to volunteer to be an usher or help with concessions during “Godspell�? Kings Mountain Little Theatre is looking for volunteers on the following dates and times: March 8 and 15 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 9 at 2 p.m. Contact Jim Cloninger, Teresa Williams or Jeff Grigg.

Council approves financing for smart meters Kings Mountain is the first city in the Carolinas to utilize smart meter technology on natural gas, electric and water meters to track utility cost. City Council last Tuesday set in motion the pilot program available free to citizens this summer by awarding financing bid to BB&T Governmental Fi-

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nances for the $2.3 million program which will serve 50% of water meters and 100% of electric and gas meters.

The city serves 4,500 electric customers, 3,000 water customers and 4,200 gas customers. Last Spring it initiated the program by awarding contract to Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) to assist city staff in delivering meters to a selected pilot area consisting of 1,200 meters. “Smart meters will help us continue to maintain some of the lowest utility rates in the Carolinas and we are excited about what this will mean to our customers," says Mayor Rick Murphrey.

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able customers to use their own home computers to check their usage at any time, monitor usage as well as get 12 months of historical data. The city hosted an open house displaying the smart grid pilot program and plans more civic programs to show customers how they can track utility usage and learn what is available from the city.

Proposals for financing the program were sent to 12 financial institutions and three responded, according to finance director Beverly Moschler. The payback over a four year period is based on a 1.18% percent interest rate. Electric smart meters are utilized in many utilities across America, but few utilities have applied smart meter technology to water and natural gas along with electric under one communications technology.

Council voted unanimously to award the financing contract and also a contract with Leidos for a 10 year contract agreement for smart meter services. The annual salary of $54,000 would be shared by the state, $30,000; Cleveland County Schools, $15,000; and City

of Kings Mountain, $9,000, which would be costs of the two months in the summer when not used by the schools.

Shelby Police Department and Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department have already agreed, along with their elected officials, to provide increase in staffing under this same agreement. +Mayor Rick Murphrey and Chief of Police Melvin Proctor presented service weapon and resolution of appreciation to Patrol Sgt. Larry Ware, retiring after 20 years and seven months with the City of Kings Mountain.

The mayor also recognized with resolutions the 15 year service of Chris Swink, meter reader, and the 10 year service of Library Director Sharon Stack.

In other actions, Council: +heard a request from Adam Forcade of Bessemer City to set a public hearing for a presentation by a member of the N. C. Family Policy Council on the “facts and resources concerning a proposed casino in Kings Mountain.� City Council has gone on record as favoring projects that could bring jobs to the area.

+set the date of March 25, 2014 at 6 p.m. for a public hearing to consider a conditional use rezoning request by Carl Spradley to rezone property located at 125 Grand View Drive, also known as Gaston County parcels 217611, 153199, 153202 and 153205 from Residential 10 to Conditional Use rezoning R-20. +set the date of March 25, 2014 at 6 p.m. for the first required public hearing to consider future Community Development Block Grant applications. +set the date of March 25, 2014 at 6 p.m. to consider a text amendment to the zoning ordinance- Article VI schedule of District Regulations – Section 6.16 Overlay Districts- Solar Farm Overlay – case No. Z1-1-14. +appointed Planning Director Steve Killian to the Isothermal Planning & Development Commission with term expiring April 2017. +reappointed Lou Ballew

and appointed Brandon McKee to the board of adjustment with terms expiring Dec. 31, 2016. +approved concealed weapons class at the Kings Mountain Training Center and Firing Range scheduled for Saturday, March 8. +authorized Arnold's request to hold a non-charity Saturday Bass Tournament at Moss Lake on Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and to hold a non-charity Thursday Night Bass Tournament and a Fish-Off on October 18, 2014 at Moss Lake. +continued public hearing until March 25 at 6 p.m. on request for conditional use rezoning by Sarah Mauney Evans and Joseph Evans ( O'Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc.) for property located at 1201 Shelby Road from R-10 to Conditional Use general business. +approved amendment to the Ordinances User's Guide – John H. Moss Reservoir Area, Davidson Lake, City Lake, York road, clarifying control of the control strip.

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Runners hit the trails at Gateway 5K/10K

Runners for the 5K and 10K hit the trail to start the races, which were run concurrently on a chilly first day of March at the Kings Mountain Gateway Trails.

Photos by DAVE BLANTON

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Some came for the fitness, others to compete.

Whatever the reason, 85 people braved frigid temperatures to run in the Kings Mountain Gateway Trails 5K/10K Saturday.

Franklin Keathley claimed the fastest time overall in the 10K, completing the hilly and challenging course in 41:49. “It’s a tough one,� said the 32-year-old Charlottean who was making his first Gateway run.

Two Kings Mountain runners helped to round out the top five in the 10K. George Patterson, 50, notched a time of 44:49 for second place while 25-yearold Brad McKee’s time of 47:37 was good enough for fifth.

Jimmy Glover, 57, of Gastonia outpaced the competition in the concurrent 5K with a time of 19:56. Gunner Hogston, 11, and Bryson Key, both of Kings Mountain, claimed second and fourth place, respectively.

This year’s 5K featured the youngest competitor in the race’s history. At the tender age of nine, Mary Bell Moore logged a time of 50:10 along the tough course. Moore ran alongside her trainer Tori Philbeck for the duration of the race. The two have been working together since December, according to Mary Bell’s mother, Kristina Moore. “I’m very proud of her,�

Philbeck said after the race. “She’s full of energy, a very

PRE-SCHOOL SCREENING for 20142015 pre-school classes will be March 10-14. Location: Office of School Readiness, 308 W. Marion St. Building B, Shelby. Who: Children who live in Cleveland County and will be four years old by Aug. 31, 2014.

How: For more information or to schedule a screening appointment, please call (704) 476-8064 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

No appointments will be made after Feb. 28, 2014.

CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN SPECIAL EVENTS - Firehouse Cook-off April 18 and 19 at the walking track; Easter Egg Hunt April 19; Over the Mountain Triathlon May 17; Memorial Day observance May 26; Revolutionary July 4th on July 4th; Beach Blast from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at Patriots Park July 19; National Night Out at Patriots Park on August 5; Patriot Day observance Sept. 9; Gateway Festival 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Oct.11; Great Pumpkin Parade begins at city hall on Oct. 31, 2014; Veterans Day parade and observance Nov.11; Christmas tree lighting Nov.24; Christmas parade 3 p.m. Dec. 6. Y Patriots Park Rockin Jingle Bell Run 10 a.m.

enthusiastic runner.�

Jennifer Lee, 27, Greer, was the fastest female in Saturday’s 10K, registering a time of 46:32, while Becky Summey, 56, Shelby, was the fastest female in the 5K, with a time of 26:16.

The day also featured a short Fun Run for children around the trail’s main path.

Ten year old Will Grice picked up first place in the Fun Run. For many runners, Saturday’s races were the culmination of months of hard work and dedication.

Gene Radford said he weighed in at 303 pounds about 18 months ago. On one of his daughter’s 13th birthday, he decided to adopt a new diet and workout regime. He cut out fatty foods, sugary snacks and soda from his diet. He also started hitting the treadmill and the Gateway Trail.

Now, at 39 years old, he’s down to a trim 160 and running nearly every day and lifting weights often. “Ninety percent of my weight came off here,� Radford said after the race, referring to the Gateway Trail, which is part of the Carolina Thread Trail, Rails to Trails for N.C. and is a National Recreational Trail site.

Racers in more than a dozen different categories claimed pottery oak leaves crafted by trail volunteers and artists at the Southern Arts Society in Kings Mountain.

Overall participation was up from 2013, which saw 76 take part in the two competitions, according to Bill McCarter, a planner for Cleveland County who helps to organize the event. He said while the numbers are up slightly for the 10K, they have fallen a little for the

Gene Summey, 53, with a time of 23:23 for the 5K, crosses the finish line in Saturday’s race to win the male masters category.

5K, which peaked at 102 racers in 2011. “It’s a very complicated and challenging course, so I can see this trend continuing,� McCarter said. “Coupled with the fact that there are just so many 5K events now in our area.�

He said organizers expect participation to continue to climb in the 10K as the county continues to improve the surface of the Foote Trail. “I want to thank all the participants and the sponsors for making the Gateway Run a success again,� said Shirley Brutko, who worked to get Gateway Trails funded and built six years ago. Since then it has become a favorite of hikers, walkers and runners. Brutko is also the director of the Kings Mountain office of the Cleveland County Chamber.

2014 sponsors of the Gateway Trail include Cleveland County, The City of Kings Mountain, Historic Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority, Southern Power, Lisa and Ricky Hall, Neisler Brothers Inc., Mal and Shirley Brutko, Dr. and Mrs. Brett Niblack, Gene and Dru White, Warlick & Hamrick Insurance, Gray Surveying Co., Eaton, Ronnie and Libby Hawkins, Dilling Heating, Edward Jones, Dr. and Mrs. Bob McRae, True Value Bridges Hardware, Larry and Evelyn Hamrick Sr., C&C Scrap Iron & Metal, Inc., Allen and Patricia Propst, Kings Mountain Pediatrics PLLC, Hound’s Campground, Body Junction and Burch Electric.

To learn more about the trails, visit www.kmgatewaytrails.org.

Gene Radford says he dropped more than 140 pounds in about 18 months through a strict diet and rigorous exercise.

He says he runs the 5K course at the Gateway Trails often.

Gunner Hogston, 11, took second place overall in the Gateway 5K.

Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, March 9 -

Mary Bell Moore, who at 9 was the youngest participant ever in the Gateway 5K, is pictured here with her mother Kristina after the race.

Thursday March 6

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Remember to turn your clocks ahead 1 hour before you go to bed on Saturday night!

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The new Carolinas ContinueCARE Hospital of Kings Mountain Hospital held grand opening Thursday on the second floor and welcomed its first patients March 1. Pictured is a group from the large crowd of visitors preparing to cut a ribbon in the hall of the beautifully-renovated section of the local hospital.

Photo by LIB STEWART

Visitors welcomed at Carolinas ContinueCare grand opening Spacious, comfortable rooms, new hardwood floors, and state-of-the art equipment plus an excited

staff and hospital officials welcomed visitors to grand opening of the Carolinas ContinueCare Hospital at

Kings Mountain Thursday.

Saturday was a red letter day again as the staff welcomed residents of Crawley

RED HAT MAMA’S- These women are active in the Red Hat Society of Kings Mountain and dressed up in red and purple to attend last Thursday’s open house at Carolinas ContinueCARE Hospital at Kings Mountain Hospital. Seated: Betty Sue Morris. Standing, from left, Doris Robbs, Diane Wampler, Ann Martin, Linda Rome and Becky Cook.

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Memorial Hospital in Boiling Springs as its first patients in the 28-bed facility on the second floor of Kings Mountain Hospital. “A hospital within a hospital� is how Kings Mountain Hospital Administrator Alex Bell described the long term acute care hospital that will provide services for the most complex patients needing long-term care and inpatient rehabilitation.

Visitors enjoyed tours led

by Bell, who is vice president of Cleveland County HealthCare System, and Denise Murray, CEO of Carolinas ContinueCARE Hospital. The patient rooms and treatment areas were of special interest to visitors.

Care teams will treat patients who have conditions including ventilator dependence, respiratory failure, chronic pulmonary problems, complex and severe wounds and infections requiring long term antibiotic therapy. LTACH patients will come from all over the region, including Cleveland, Rutherford, Gaston, Burke and Lincoln counties and the upstate area of South Carolina. Locating the LTACH inside Kings Mountain Hospital allows more efficient access to services such as radiology and pharmacy services.

A patient is usually admitted after a short-term, acute-care hospital stay.

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Left to right, Denise Murray, CEO of Carolinas ContinueCARE at Kings Mountain, Alex Bell, facility executive of Kings Mountain Hospital and Leslie Boney, Vice President of Development for Community Hospital Corporation. The three guided tours of Kings Mountain Hospital’s Long Term Acute Care Hospital, on Tuesday, Feb. 24.

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After care in an LTACH, patients may be able to transition to acute rehab, skilled nursing or home. Hospice care is another option depending on the individual. “Not many communities our size can offer another level of care that we can in Kings Mountain which will enhance the excellent care already received, a wonderful collaboration,� said Bell, introducing officials of Cleveland County HealthCare System, Carolinas

SURVEY: what would you like to see downtown?

From page 1A groups, community organizations are also encouraged to take a few minutes to complete this important survey,� says Organization Committee Chair and Mauney Library Director Sharon Stack. Hard copies of the survey will be available at City Hall, the Mauney Memorial Library, the Patrick Senior Center, among other locations. “The goal of this survey,� according to Main Street Director Jan Harris, “is to check the temperature of downtown Kings Mountain by asking what the community wants and desires for local businesses as well as determining the public’s experiences of living, working and playing in the downtown district. It is largely anonymous as the only personal data gathered about

the respondent is a general idea of how far s/he lives from downtown, gender and age category.�

This survey is scheduled to be open during the month of March. Once closed, the data gathered will be analyzed to determine preferences, trends, and opinions about the types of businesses currently located in the downtown and what types of new businesses would be supported here.

Without such data, the Main Street program attempts at business recruitment could be compared to a game of Pin the Tail on the Donkey or firing bird shot in hopes of recruiting new businesses regardless of the desires of the local market.

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■ MEDITATION But now in Christ Jesus, you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

For he is our peace; in his flesh Josh Tucker he has made both Pastor groups into one St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church and has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility between us. He has abolished the law with its commandments and ordinances, that he might create in himself one new humanity in place of the two, thus making peace, and might reconcile both groups to God in one body through the cross, thus putting to death that hostility through it. (Ephesians 2:13-16) Grace to you and peace in the name of the one who brings us peace, Jesus Christ. Amen.

As we continue our study of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, I would like to spend some time this week and next focusing on the second half of chapter 2 (verses 11-22, in particular). In my Bible (NRSV) this section is entitled, “One in Christ.” In this section, Paul wrote to remind the Ephesians that at one time in their history they were Gentiles by birth, a separate, non-Jewish group. They were viewed as “the others;” ones who were separate from the grace of God ever since birth. But, through the life death and resurrection of Jesus, the two groups, Gentiles and Jews have become one.

The two groups have become one in that they now have a common belief; they have a common Savior in which they can put their faith and trust: Jesus Christ. And, in this section of the chapter, Paul writes that Jesus has brought about this oneness because he has broken down the dividing wall between the

two groups. The dividing wall, the hostility that separated two groups is now no more because of Jesus. Jesus is their peace; he brings the two groups together as one common group.

I invite you to think about contemporary dividing walls that separate groups in today’s world. Dividing walls such as race, creed, ethnicity, culture, talents and skills, political affiliations, and socioeconomic statuses all present the opportunity for a “me against you” attitude so that a dividing wall would stand between us. But Jesus, in his goodness, his grace and his mercy brings us together to one commonality: his love for us. So that, no matter what earthly things may separate us from one another, we are all unified because of Jesus’ love for us.

This week, the scriptures invite us embrace Jesus as our peace and I pray that we who were once separate can see the unity that Christ brings.

SPRING SCENE – The calendar says the first day of Spring is 15 days from today. Jonquils are sprouting in many areas of the city this week.

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Fellowship & Faith

Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406 Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075

New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128 New Life Family Worship Center 428 Oak Grove Road 704-739-9371

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

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

Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Road 704-739-6711

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

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

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

Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160 Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516 Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354 New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507 New Bynum Chapel Zion Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606

Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852 Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826 Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398 Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070 Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580

Featured Church of the Week: Bethlehem Baptist Church Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd. Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church 201 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-7466 Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216 Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920 St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256 Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007

Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716 The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764 Unity AME Zion Church 948 Unity Church Road 704-228-0328 Vestibule AME Zion Church 2175 Vestibule Church Road 704-739-7961

GASTONIA Bethesda United Methodist Church 3714 S. New Hope Rd Grace Community Advent Christian Church 206 West 3rd Avenue 704-739-9230 GROVER Bethany Baptist Church 423 Cleveland Avenue 704-937-3010 Carolina Praise and Worship Center 201 N. Main Street 704-937-7541

Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive

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■OBITUARIES William “Bill� Leigh WWII veteran SHELBY - William “Bill� Leigh, 87, Shelby, passed away Friday, February 28, 2014, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.

A native of Cleveland County, he was born February 23, 1927, son of Martin Whitimore and Canses Lee Harmon Leigh.

He was a WWII veteran.

I n addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, Coach Tony Leigh, three brothers, Hubert “Hub� Leigh, Howard Leigh, and Jim Leigh; three sisters, Liz McDaniel, Lucy Lockridge, and Eva Moss.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Dover Leigh of the home; two daughters, Donna Rose and husband James Smith of Kings Mountain, Linda Leigh Smith and family; one step daughter, Susie Drewery and husband Tommy; one daughter-in-law, Pam Leigh of Kings Mountain; two sis-

Barry Nelson Bridges THEADORE, AL.Barry Nelson Bridges, 69, resident of Theodore, Alabama and formerly of Kings Mountain,NC, passed away March 3, 2014 at the Nashville Veterans Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee.

Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, will be announced by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC. Russell Campbell BRIGHAM CITY, UTAH - James Russell Campbell, 47, died Friday, February 14, 2014, in Brigham City, Utah.

Funeral services were at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Warner Doles III and Rev. Charles Keller officiating.

The family received friends on Sunday from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial is at Patterson Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

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ters, Irene Barnette and Betty Jo Carroll both of Kings Mountain; four grandchildren, Shane Rose and wife Beth of Raleigh, Andrew “Andy� Leigh and wife Mandy of Dallas, Ashley Leigh of Kings Mountain and Vanessa Bingham; seven great grand children, Abigail, Evan, and Ana Grace Rose, Morgan and Tatum Leigh, Chase and Ayden Bingham; one brother-in-law, Lanny Dover and wife Ramona of Minnesota; numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby Chapel, with officiating by Rev. Michael Chambers.

The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Sunday. Burial will be private and at a later date.

Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby handled the arrangements. Online condolences available at www.claybarnette.com.

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GROVER - Larry Joseph “Joe� Hutchins, 40, 245 E. Evesham Ave., Magnolia, N.J., died Thursday, February 20, 2014.

A funeral service was held at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Friday, February 28, 2014, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Barry Philbeck officiating.

Visitation was from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain.

Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain.

Lester Roark SHELBY - Lester D. “Les� Roark, 89, former Shelby Mayor and City Council member, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 at Shelby Presbyterian Church, with officiating by Rev. Dr. Luke Harkey.

The family received friends Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, and other times at his home. Burial is at Sunset Cemetery with military honors.

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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

- CRIME

OATH OF OFFICE CEREMONY – Mayor Rick Murphrey, right, leads five city police officers in a recitation of the Kings Mountain Police Department Mission Statement after they were sworn in Tuesday morning and after promotions of two policemen to Sergeant and two policemen to Corporal and oath-taking by a new officer. From left, Cpl. Greg McKinney, Cpl. Michael Howard, Chi Ming Edgard Lai Ugalde, Sgt. Todd McDougal and Sgt.Doug Shockley.

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ARRESTS FEB. 24: Danielle Ometra Hunter, 34 , 111 N. Watterson St., obtaining property by false pretense, a felony, $10,000 bond, secured.

FEB. 26: David Scott Morrow, 35, 205 Piedmont Ave., possession with intent to sell/deliver marijuana, felonies, possession drug paraphernalia. No bond. He was cited for possession marijuana and possession drug paraphernalia.

FEB. 26: Dustin Dale Morris, 21, Grover, assault on female, communicating threats, $500 bond, secured.

FEB, 28: Michael Scott Blanton, 29, 114 Matthews Dr., reckless driving, flee/elude arrest, resist police officer, $1,000 bond, secured.

FEB. 28: Noel Ross Roberts, 28, 504 W. Gold St., two counts possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, two counts, sell, deliver marijuana, felonies, one true bill, felony, $15,000 bond, secured, MARCH 1: Gary Joseph Payne, 23, Bessemer City, possession schedule III, controlled substance, clonazepam, assault deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, felony, possession drug paraphernalia, secured bond.

CITATIONS FEB. 28: William Foster Bridges, 186 Candlewood Dr., speeding.

FEB. 28: A resident of Bennett Drive reported theft of a 8x12 utility building containing a clothes washer, air compressor, tool box, and assorted pots and pans valued at over $2,000.

MARCH 1: Qualtech Industries, 311 Industrial Drive, reported theft of two fabricated steel pieces and three steel cylinders valued at over $5,000.

MARCH 3: A resident of Wintergreen Court reported damage to his black metal mail box and green plastic trash container.

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FEB, 25: A resident of Gastonia reported credit card fraud.

WRECKS FEB. 21: Officer M.D. Butler cited Duane Spencer, Pittsburg, NH, with failure to yield right of way after a wreck in which Spencer, operating a 2007 Chevrolet, turned in front of a 2003 Ford operated by Crystal Wooten, 111 Hunter Ct. The accident happened on US 74 and Countryside Drive.

Wooten was transported to Cleveland Regional Medical Center. Property damages were estimated at $8,000.

FEB, 21: Officer Chris McKnight said that James Leon White, 1005 Joanne Ct, parked his 2006 Buick in the parking lot of Waffle House. An unknown driver struck the car and left the scene.

FEB. 24: Officer H.W. Carpenter said a 2007 Honda operated by Johnsie Reavis, 411 Crescent Hill Rd, struck a 1995 Lincoln operated by James C. Robinson, 208 J. Robinson Pkwy. The accident happened on NC 216 when Reavis turned right from the parking lot of 301 N. Piedmont Ave. Property damages were estimated at $8,000.

FEB. 25: Officer H.W. Carpenter said Alvin Woodall, Bessemer City, backed his 1999 Ford from a stop and go signal at the intersection of NC Highway 161 because the vehicle was too far into the intersection and struck a stopped 2005 Nissan operated by Stacy Wulf of Bessemer City.

Property damages were estimated at $2,000 to the Wulf vehicle.

FEB. 25: Officer H.W. Carpenter said Teresa Ward, Grover, operating a 2004 Buick, and OT Noinara Vongphouthone, 805 Princeton Dr., operating a 2004 Toyota, were stopped due to congestion in the school zone at Kings Mountain High School.

Vongphouthone became distracted by children and released her brakes causing the Buick to bump the Toyota. No damages were reported. Ward complained of back pain and was checked

by EMS at the site.

FEB. 25: Officer M. J. Howard said that Spencer Carroll, 1835 Shelby Rd, operating a 1986 Ford, rearended a 2000 Chevy operated by Marvin Murray, Blacksburg, SC. The accident happened on King St. Property damages were estimated at $2500.

FEB. 26: Officer F.L. Wittington said Doris Moore Neal, 230 Morris St., said a child ran from a church parking lot on Cansler St. into the side of her 2002 Chevrolet and then to a house at 110 Cansler St. Neal said she spoke to the child’s mother and offered to take the child to the hospital.

Wittington said the child’s mother, Shondra Husky, took the child to Cleveland

Meth labs seized, charges filed Cleveland County Sheriff's Office Vice/Narcotics investigators have charged David Ashley Bivins, Casar, and Deniece Putnam Weathers, 1413 Barbie Road, Shelby, with possession with intent to sell methamphetamine and sell/deliver methamphetamine, felonies. Weathers was also charged with felony possession of methamphetamine.

Both were jailed under $20,000 secured bond.

Sheriff Alan Norman said the two suspects were arrested during an undercover police operation.

Cleveland County Sheriff's Office has identified methamphetamine as a quickly growing problem and takes all methamphetamine reports very seriously, said Norman.

He said the Sheriff's office will continue to work closely with state and federal law enforcement agencies to reduce the impact of methamphetamine on the residents of Cleveland County.

Cleveland County Sheriff's Office Vice/Narcotic investigators assisted Gaston County Police and Cherryville Police Departments, as well as the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, with a methamphetamine investigation Feb. 25 that led to the seizure of 50 “one pot� meth labs in Cleveland and Gaston counties.

Sheriff Alan Norman said the investigation began after Cherryville Police officers located a mobile meth lab in a vehicle at a car wash. He said that further investigation and a search revealed that used “one pots� had been dumped along the roadways. “The dump sites were processed by the SBI and they will be disposed of by a federally approved incineration company," the sheriff said.

Norman said that the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office has identified methamphetamine manufacturing as a very dangerous illegal activity. He said officers work closely with all local and state law enforcement agencies to reduce the impact on the residents of Cleveland County and other counties across the state.

Alexander sentenced in embezzlement case CHERRYVILLE – Bonny Verley Alexander, Cherryville's former finance director, was sentenced Friday in U. S. District Court for embezzling over $435,000 from the city, according to Anne M. Tompkins, U. S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.

Alexander, 59, pled guilty to five counts of program embezzlement for misappropriating city funds over a six year period. U. S. District Judge Robert J. Conrad Jr. sentenced Alexander to 24 months in prison, followed by two years of supervised release. He also ordered Alexander to pay restitution in the amount of $435,294.17.

According to the filed documents and facts presented at Friday's sentencing hearing, from about August 2005 through her retirement in December 2011, Alexander embezzled at least $435,294 of Cherryville's funds and used the money to pay for personal expenses. As the City of Cherryville's Finance Director, Alexander oversaw multiple departments and had access to city funds. Among other things, Alexander was in charge of processing payroll payments to city employees, directing payments for city expenses and issuing checks on behalf of the city. Alexander also had access to Cherryville's electronic accounting systems and was authorized to make adjustments as needed, court records indicate.

Court documents show that Alexander made weekly payroll payments to herself which were more than 300% of her actual salary, totaling approximately $309,594.

Alexander also issued city checks to pay for personal expenses, including shopping and travel expenses, charged on her personal credit card. According to filed documents, after issuing the city checks, payable to American Express, Alexander forged on the checks the signature of another city employee who was the authorized signatory on the account,. To conceal the fraud, once the forged checks had cleared and were returned to the bank, Alexander removed them from the city's records. Alexander issued and forged 26 checks totaling approximately $97,000 to pay off personal charges on her American Express card.

Alexander was ordered to self report to the Federal Bureau of Prisons to begin serving her sentence upon designation of a federal facility. Federal sentences are served without the possibility of parole.

The investigation into Alexander was handled by the FBI and SBI. The prosecution is handled by Michael Savage, of the U. S. Attorney's Office in Charlotte.

John A. Strong, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Charlotte Division, and Greg McLeod, Director of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, joined US Attorney Tompkins in making Friday's announcement.

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EAST KINGS MOUNTAIN CHURCH OF GOD, 1543 Cleveland Ave., will hold revival services March 6 and 7. Evangelist Steve Brock, who has hosted TV programs as a regular guest on TBN and his powerful singing voice for Christian TV for 30 years, will be singing, preaching and praying for the sick during this two night event. Pastor John Heath invites the public.

DIXON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH youth will sponsor a pancake supper Saturday, March 8, at 5:30 p.m. at Dixon school, 603 Dixon School Road, Kings Mountain.

Proceeds will be used toward a youth beach retreat at Fort Caswell.

The church will also celebrate its 70th anniversary with special services Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9. Father and son, Olin and Jason Whitener, will be preaching.

All members, former members, former pastors and summer pastors and friends are invited to attend.

Olin Whitener was fresh out of Columbia Seminary in Decatur, GA, when he accepted the call to Dixon and Shiloh Presbyterian churches in 1976. He is now retired and serves as stated supply at the Dublin, VA Presbyterian Church.

Jason Whitener, who was three years old when his family came here, is the senior pas-

tor of St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church in Dunwoody, GA. The Saturday service will be an informal “come as you are� service with Olin Whitener preaching. Following the service in the church sanctuary, there will be a time of fellowship in the old Dixon School, where the church was organized on February 4, 1944.

Jason Whitener will preach Sunday’s service at 11 a.m. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. Following worship there will be a covered dish lunch at Dixon School.

Dixon’s history goes back to the early 1900s when services were held at Dixon School. Pastors of numerous denominations and Dixon School teachers led the services.

In the early 1940’s, Rev. P. D. Patrick, pastor of Kings Mountain’s First Presbyterian Church, held worship services at Dixon School on Sunday afternoon. He conducted a survey to determine the need of a full-time church in the community. The church was organized February 4, 1944 and services continued to be held at Dixon School until the new church building was occupied and dedicated on June 26, 1949.

PATTERSON GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH will sponsor a yard sale/bake sale March 8 from 7 a.m.-12 noon. All the proceeds are earmarked for the Nicaragua Mission Team. Children’s clothes, women’s and

plus sizes, some furniture and a disc harrow along with many sweet treats will be featured.

BYNUM CHAPEL African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church will hold a Black History Parade of Tables Sunday, March 9, at 3 p.m. at the Bynum Chapel Family Life Center.

Soul food dinner will be served after presentations for donation of $10, $5 for ages 612 and free to children under 5.

Those attending are asked to wear African attire or yesteryear clothing.

The guest choir will be the Mountain View Baptist Church Mass Choir from Shelby.

The menu includes: fried chicken, chicken and dumplings, beef necks with potatoes, pork necks with yellow rice, pigs feet, cabbage, green beans, black eyed peas, pinto beans, crackling cornbread, rolls, cobblers: apple, peach, sweet potato and bread pudding ,tea and lemonade. “Please bring your children and youth as we educate and celebrate our African American history,’’ said Ina Hager of the Bynum Chapel Christian Education Department which is sponsoring the event.

CHEROKEE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, 421 Cherokee Street, will sponsor a gospel singing Sunday, March 9, from

10 a.m.-noon featuring award-winning gospel singer Brian Burchfield, formerly of the Melody Trio. The public is welcome. For more information call 704-718-9341.

LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES, located at 1908 Shelby Rd., is holding a revival March 12-15. The revival begins at 7 p.m. It will feature guest speaker Rev. Larry Brewton. For more information, contact Lighthouse pastor Don McNeely at (704) 739-5135.

CHESTNUT RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Greg Neely, pastor, will begin a series of sermons on “Building A Strong Foundation� from the Book of Ruth at Sunday morning services at 11 a.m. through the month of March. “Building and maintaining a home in this unstable world is not easy but God has given blueprints to help along the way. We invite everyone to be our guest in a casual setting and dig into God's Word,'' says the pastor.

This week cards/invitations are going out from the church illustrating a house as a building that must have the foundation and support of walls, etc. and the theme to be carried out as the blueprint for a strong foundation for families unfolds in the message.

Chestnut Ridge services also include prayer meeting on Wednesday night at 7 p.m.

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■ LIFESTYLES

Collins is a ‘Club Woman with a Heart’

Barber accepted to People-to-People program Abbigail Barber, 16year-old junior at Kings Mountain High School, has been accepted as a People to People Student Ambassador to Europe in the summer of 2014.

This is a 19-day educational program that will take her and a delegation of students to Rome, Perugia, Florence,. Montecatini, and LaSpezie, Italy, to France, Cannes, Avignon, and Carcassonne. ending the trip to Zaragoza and Carcassonne, Spain.

The curriculum will teach the students about the history, culture and people of the various regions.

“I am really excited about this opportunity but I need help with the $7500 cost of the trip,’’ says Abbigail. She is paying her way and raising money for the program with a deadline of May 1.

Abbigail, daughter of

Stacy and Brian Barber, is trying to raise the funds by babysitting, cleaning homes and reaching out to family, friends and businesses for support. She says she will be happy to wash cars, clean up offices, etc. and she will appreciate logging into her account at compartmentalization, enter her last name (Barber) and then her delegate number 0010186912 to make a contribution to the trip. You can also call her at 704-3008070 or email her mother at Stacy-B@hotmail.com or call her at 704-300-4445.

She will be experiencing the culture of these countries first-hand through home stays and school visits. Students will participate in service projects and explore landmarks like the Pantheon.

You can learn more about People to People by visiting www.peopletopeople.com.

Jessie Collins, Kings Mountain Woman’s Club’s Club Woman with Heart, was honored recently with the prestigious award at the Woman’s Club meeting.

President Betty Gamble said the award is given to the member who best exemplifies the words of the Collect for Clubwomen.

“She is ‘large” in thought in word and deed, avoids pettiness, is not a fault-finder or self seekers, without prejudice, always generous, calm, serene, and gentle and shows kindness to all,’’ said Gamble, who said those words from The Collect describe the recipient.

Mrs. Collins has been long active in the Woman’s Club.

The Collect for Club Women is used as the opening of club meetings. Written by Mary Stewart, it

High School yearbook. She was a junior marshal and was honored at the academic awards banquet, Renaissance Gold cardholder, Broyhill Leadership Conference, Senior Class secretary, DAR Good Citizen, choral festival and senior school board representative.

Lyndsay’s community service activities include helping at Shelby Women’s

stresses that “we strive to touch and to know the

great, common human heart of us all. And oh Lord

God, let us forget not to be kind.”

Hospital Auxiliary installs new officers Kings Mountain Hospital Auxiliary presented checks for $3,000 to Kings Mountain Hospice House and $2,000 to Kings Mountain Crisis Center, the proceeds from recent projects and from the sale of used books collected by donation from community residents. Other proceeds came from $5 jewelry sales sponsored by the Auxiliary.

The next $5 jewelry sale will be held March 13 from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. and March 14 from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the lobby of Kings Mountain Hospital. The public is invited to participate in the events.

New officers were installed at the Feb. 10 meeting. They are: Linda Rome,

Henderson wins local, state scholarships Lyndsay Jewel Henderson recently won the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club scholarship and went on to win the district award. She is now eligible to compete for the State Sallie Southall Cotten Scholarship award worth $6,000 a year for four years of study at UNC in Chapel Hill.

Lyndsay is the daughter of Scott and Nicci Cabaniss of Kings Mountain and a senior at Kings Mountain High School. She is an honor student and active in the National Honor Society, Beta Club, French Club, Symphonic Chorale, Math Club, Ambassadors Club, Student Participatory Organization, Students Against Violence Everywhere, Students Against Drunk Driving, Kings Revue Show Choir, and Kings Mountain

Jessie Collins, right, has been honored as Club Woman with a Heart by the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club. President Betty Gamble presents Collins with a heart-shaped plaque.

Shelter, KM Crisis Ministry bell ringer, Summit Place volunteer, KM Hospice volunteer, assisted with West Elementary field days, helped clean classrooms, organize closets and office work at West Elementary, tutor for Mrs. McKay’s history students and assisted with Adopt a Family project.

She is a member of First Baptist Church where she participated in a mission trip to Greenville and helped with Vacation Bible School.

She is an active member of the Youth group and Youth choir.

Lyndsay is employed as a pharmacy assistant at Prescription Plus in Kings Mountain as well as her babysitting job. Her special interests include reading, cooking and spending time with friends and family.

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president; Janet Greene, vice-president; Ann Martin,

secretary; Doris Cloninger, treasurer; Adam Wilson,

chaplain; and Ruth King “thought for the day.”

Pictured are the new officers of the Kings Mountain Hospital Auxiliary. Front row: Doris Cloninger, left, treasurer, and Ruth King, “thought for the day.” Back row, Linda Rome, president; Adam Wilson, chaplain, and Janet Greene, vice-president. Not pictured: Ann Martin, secretary.

Shady Rill to perform at the Joy Music at the Joy Concerts, March 22 at 8 p.m., will present “Shady Rill,’’ the duo of Patti Casey and Tom McKenzie, two of the original Woods Tea Company which performed at The Joy before the band’s recent retirement.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door and all seats are unassigned general admission.

Patti is an award-winning songwriter and Tom’s banjo and voice blend with her to perfect many styles of traditional based songs and toetapping tunes. They charm audiences with hammered dulcimer, flute, banjo, guitar, keyboard, ukulele, seated clogging and fine humor. With careers that collectively span decades

and richly diverse musical influences that stretch from the British Isles to deep Appalachia, the duo breathes new depth and presents a refreshing take on traditional acoustic music.

The Joy box office and the Kings Mountain Office of the Cleveland Chamber have tickets and they can be ordered at 704-472-7762 or online at www.ticketsNC .com.

Input sought in search for new superintendent What do you want in a superintendent of schools? The community will have a say in the selection of the next superintendent of Cleveland County Schools to replace retiring Supt. Dr. Bruce Boyles. For the first 30 minutes of each scheduled March board meeting the public can sign up and say what they are looking for in a new superintendent. Participants must come early to the Central Services Auditorium, 400 W. Main St., Shelby, to sign up to speak. The speakers will be timed. The base salary of the position is nearly $150,000 plus annual incentive bonus, health insurance benefits paid by the state, family medical

coverage and family vision or dental paid by the board, a $250,000 life insurance policy, paid sick, vacation or other leave, one locally paid vacation day per month in recognition of working extra hours, including nights and weekends, $800 per month for in county travel, reimbursed job-related expenses, and annual medical examination paid by the board. The superintendent candidate application deadline is April 2 after six weeks of advertising the position. A closed session meeting will be held April 22 to process applications and present candidates to the board of education.

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■ BRIEFS Precinct meeting March 5 Kings Mountain Democratic Party Precincts 3 and 4 (now Precinct South) will meet Wednesday, March 5, at 6 p.m. at Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church Fellowship building, 213 Cansler Street. Officers will be elected, according to chairman John Still, precinct 4, and Valerie Boyd, chairman precinct 3.

Little Theatre comedy “Dearly Departed” opens Friday Cherryville Little Theatre will present the comedy, “Dearly Departed,” Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at 301 West Academy Street in Cherryville. Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for seniors and students. The play is not recommended for young children. Wendy Walega is directing the production. KMLT season passes are not accepted for admission.

SASI to host Doug Knotts The public is invited to attend a reception Saturday, March 8 from 7-9 p.m.at the Southern Arts Society, 301 N. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain, for Doug Knotts exhibit of stoneware “Anthropomorphic Beings & Ritual Objects”.

The exhibit runs through March 29.

Doug is Professor and Chair of the Department of Visual Arts in the School of Performing and Visual Arts at Gardner-Webb University.

The anthropomorphic work exhibited in this show reflects Doug’s interest in storytelling, and in pottery, that explores a narrative or even a fragment of narrative.

Broad River Genealogical Society to meet March 9 Broad River Genealogical Society will meet Sunday, March 9, at 3 p.m. at Putnam Memorial Baptist Church, 1146 County Home Road, Shelby. Cary and Helen Grant will make a presentation on Bethel Presbyterian Church of Clover, SC, celebrating its 250th anniversary, and how that community played a huge role in the Revolutionary War. A total of 52 Revolutionary War soldiers are buried in the church cemetery. The public is welcome.

Commodities distribution set for March 12 The Shelby Lions Club will distribute USDA commodities on March 12 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.

Those receiving commodities must provide ID and must live in Cleveland County. If a person is unable to come in person they may send a note stating the number in their family, address, and family income and signed by them.

Blood drive set for March 13 Woodbridge Golf Links and Woodbridge Homeowners Association are co-sponsoring a Red Cross blood drive on Thursday, March 13, at the golf course 19th hole building from 3-7 p.m.

Donors will be given a round of golf at the Woodbridge course. They will also be eligible for a drawing of a six month membership. Local residents are baking cakes to serve donors to hasten their recovery process.

Make an appointment to give blood by calling Susan Fanter, HOA hospitality chairwoman, at 704-419-2105 or Golf Links at 704-482-0353. Drop-ins are also welcome.

County forums scheduled Four distinct growth options for the 14 counties making up the Greater Charlotte region will be considered at county forums scheduled in March. The options for change over the next 40 years have been created for input gathered from residents, local governments, businesses and others over the past 18 months through the “Connect our Future” initiative.

A forum is scheduled in Shelby at Don Gibson Theatre, 318 S. Washington St., on Thursday, March 13, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Masquerade jewelry sale Kings Mountain Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a Masquerade jewelry sale Thursday, March 13, from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday, March 14, from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. in the lobby of Kings Mountain Hospital. All proceeds benefit scholarships to students pursuing medical careers.

“Seussical” opens March 28 The musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss, “Seussical” opens March 28 at 7 p.m. at The Lincoln Cultural Center under sponsorship of Lincoln Theatre Guild and First Federal Savings Bank. Other performances are March 29, 30 and April 4 and 5, Fridays and Saturdays, at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and students and available at the door and online at www.lincolntheatreguild.com.

Chorus concert March 29 The Cleveland County Elementary Honors Chorus will present a concert Saturday, March 29, at Barnes Auditorium.

This is a combined choir of 4th and 5th graders with some of the best singers from all of Cleveland County elementary schools.

Volunteers wanted Gaston County undergraduates and graduate visual, performing art and/or literary artists interested in field work as volunteers are needed to participate in “Art Expression” program. Artists are also needed to participate in an upcoming art crawl and festival opportunities by the Gaston Arts Council. For additional information email uav@gastonarts.or (with art major in the subject) or call 704-853-2787.

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PATRICK CENTER: expansion goal of over $1M met From page 1A Goode, Betty Grant, Mary Ann Hendricks, Brenda Lovelace, Carol Payne, and Dr. Sanjay Patel. Pat Plonk, Stella Putnam, past co-chair 1999 Patrick Center capital campaign, Pat Queen, Jonathan Rhodes, Dean Spears, Dr. John Still, and Monty Thornburg, Aging Director, Patrick Senior Center.

Construction drawings for the new 4,305 sq. ft. expansion and 1,600 Sq. ft. rear entrance, are already underway, and the request for bids for construction of the project is expected to go out within the next couple of months. Construction is expected to begin this summer, hopefully by July, with completion in early 2015.

Elliott said that input and suggested improvements by contributors during the fundraising campaign and embraced by the Patrick Center staff will improve the services to a higher level.

The center is now rated by the NC Department of Aging as a “Senior Center of Excellence.”

The Campaign Steering Committee at its December meeting approved an 8-point action plan to improve programs, along with the expansion of the facility.

The following programs will be added along with the building expansion: -Expanded lunch program from 1 day in-house to 5 days per week, in which the center staff will prepare meal and serve meals. This will allow more seniors to eat, and will increase the number eating lunch daily from about 45 to 100 or more. Kings Mountain hospital has offered it nutritionist to consult with the Patrick Center staff to ensure that meals provide seniors with the highest nutritional value.

-Senior Wellness activities, a partnership with Kings Mountain Hospital to establish a “clinical services room” in the new multi-purpose room to focus on preventive health – new health screenings, health education classes and continue the “walk with a doc” program, which allows seniors to ask

Mayor Rick Murphrey presented certificates to contributors to the fund drive. Mary Neisler, right, was among those honored at the celebration Friday.

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questions of physicians in a variety of medical specialties.

-Evidence-based health &lifestyle activities. New programs will include an outdoor walking track around the new expanded center, and trained instructors to teach seniors how to use new exercise equipment in the expanded center.

Mayor Rick Murphrey, honorary chair of the campaign, handed out framed certificates to those who had contributed $15,000 and higher to name rooms in the newly expanded and renovated Patrick Center: -The exercise room will be named in memory of Henry Parks Neisler, Sr. and Charles Andrew Neisler, Sr., two long-time civic and business leaders in Kings Mountain, who both passed away in the past year. Neisler family contributors include: the Neisler Foundation, Mary Neisler, Marilyn Neisler, Andy Neisler and Pat Neisler Plonk.

Campaign co-chair Mary Neisler received framed certificates on behalf of the family.

-The Craft room will be named in honor of the Estate of Helen Crosland Hendricks and Dr. Paul and Mary Ann Hendricks. Mary Ann Hendricks, a member of the Campaign Steering Committee, accepted the framed certificate.

-The Nutritionist office will be named in honor of Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund, the foundation established by Firestone for its charitable donations.

-The dry storage room will be named in honor of Parker Hannifin– Gear Pump Division. HR Manager Charles Lipscomb accepted the certificate.

-The Medicare counseling office will be named in honor of Larry Patrick, a Patrick Family member, which donated the lead gift to name the center in 2001.

FILING ENDS: several seats up for grabs From page 1A NC House District 110 Representative Kelly Hastings, Republican, of Cherryville, is home free for another term.

Clerk of Superior Court Mitzi McGraw Johnson, Democrat, is home free for another term.

District 27B Judge Ali Paksoy Jr. is unopposed for his seat. He is from Shelby.

NC House District 111 Representative Tim Moore (R) of Kings Mountain, faces opposition in February from Nick Carpenter, Democrat, of Shelby.

Kings Mountain resident Eugene Holmes is campaigning as an Independent and is circulating a petition to be on the ballot in November. Board of Elections Director Dana Causby said that North Carolina recognizes three political parties: Democratic, Libertarian, and Republican. She said that Holmes’ filing fee of $207 as an Independent (unaffiliated) was refunded and that his petition must be signed by 2,000 registered voters in House District 111 and presented to her by June 12 and then verified and presented to the State Board of Elections in order for Holmes to be on the November ballot with Moore and Carpenter.

Six people are running for the county coroner’s position where Coroner Dwight Tessneer is stepping down after a number of years of service.

They are: Randy M. Walker of Boiling Springs; Rick Garver of Lawndale; Tott D. Griffin, Bruce Arton and Ovetta Youngblood-Griffin, all of Shelby, and Tommy Carroll of Grover. The winner in the May Primary will face the Democratic candidate Robbie Morgan of Fallston in November.

Richard Lynch of Lowell is challenging US House Representative Patrick McHenry for the 10th Congressional seat in May. Both are Republicans. The winner will face Democrat Tate McQueen of Asheville in November.

Three people seek the two seats open on the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners. The Democratic Primary in May will see incumbent Eddie Holbrook facing challenger Willie McIntosh, a former commissioner. That winner will face the incumbent chairman of the board, Jason Falls of Kings Mountain, Republican, in November.

Colin McWhirter and John Bridges, both of Shelby, will face off for District Attorney 27-B in May. Both are De-

mocrats. The winner will face the Republican candidate Michael Wayne Miller in November.

Other races that will impact Cleveland County: US Senate Republican – Thom Tillis, Jim Snyder, Edward Kryn, Mark Harris, Heather Grant, Alex Lee Bradshaw, Greg Brannon, Ted Alexander.

US Senate Democrat – Will Stewart, Ernest T. Reeves, Kay Hagan.

US Senate Libertarian – Sean Haug, Tim De’Annunzio.

Supreme Court Association Justice ( Hudson seat)- Eric Levinson, Robin Hudson, Jeanette Doran.

Supreme Court Justice (Parker seat) – Mark Martin, Ola M. Lewis.

Supreme Court Associate Justice (Martin seat) – Bob Hunter, Sam J. Hunter IV. Supreme Court Associate Justice (Beasley seat) – Mike Robinson, Cheri Beasley.

Court of Appeals Judge (Hunter seat) – Bill Southern, Lucy Inman.

Court of Appeals Judge (Stroud seat) – Donna Stroud.

Court of Appeals Judge (Davis seat ) -Paul Holcombe, Mark Davis.

STUDENTS: to attend statewide robotics competition From page 1A psyched,” said Terry Miller, a retired business and careers teacher with the Cleveland County Schools who’s acting as a coach for the team. Miller also owns and operates Computer Service Center of Kings Mountain with his wife Judi.

The team received a box of raw materials (parts to build a robot) in the mail in January, along with instructions on what the game would be. They had to get to work quickly and stay at it in order to build robots that could win.

“The timeline is intense,” Miller said. “There’s so much to think about and so much to build and test in a short span of time. These kids have shown a lot of focus.”

This year’s game involves moving a large rubber ball that’s coated in canvas across a big space

and into a hoop that’s about six feet off the ground.

Other teams’ robots of varying designs will be trying to accomplish the same task at the same time in the large open area at the March 1415 competition in Raleigh.

“Teams will get points by manipulating the balls and moving them across the field,” Miller said. “It’s not all about scoring.”

The contest is a non-contact game. That is, the rules stipulate that the robots are not supposed to try to destroy or maim the competition, but Miller said some incidental crashes will occur.

Miller is no stranger to helping build winning robots. He was the school liaison for a team that won the national contest in 1996. He says he expects about 2,000 participants and spectators to turn out for the contest in the capital city. From that field of teams in Raleigh, judges will then pick about

Mahogany Gaines and Justin Lattice work on Cleveland County Cross Connectors robotics project for an upcoming USFirst competition in Raleigh.

20 or 30 top teams, and those teams will head off to the nationals in St. Louis in April.

The funds to pay for the robot are supplied by local industry. But the group is still trying to raise money for travel expenses, including food and hotels. Those looking to donate money to Cleveland County Cross Connectors, can contact Miller at (704) 734-1883 or

cscofkm@aol.com Last week, Miller and Mitchell Sepaugh, a project manager and instructor at Cleveland Community College, sealed up the finished robots ahead of the competition.

“Really, this is about kids having heroes other than athletes and rock stars,” Miller said, who said more than 90 percent of USFirst participants go on to college.

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A: My school sent an email saying anyone with a real passion for cooking could go and audition in New York City for the MasterChef Junior show. First, I had a phone interview, and then a 30 minute on-camera cooking demo. Last, there was an interview/audition. They asked me to cook an egg, cut a vegetable, and measure some water, so that was really simple.

Q: What was the time frame from the start of the show until they announced the winner?

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Q: Did you stay in a hotel while taping the show?

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Since I stayed in the competition for a long time, my dad came out later.

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A: I think what would surprise you is that back at the hotel, we were all super nice to each other. We could completely drop the competition.

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Hegler answers call with 3-hit, 13-K victory

Kings Mountain’s James Tillman (41) scores after an offensive rebound in Wednesday victory over Cox Mill in the state 3A playoffs at Parker Gym.

Mountaineers fall to Weddington in third round of state 3A tourney Kings Mountain High’s men’s basketball team put its first post-season winner on the court in ten years and advanced three rounds before losing to Weddington 68-52 in the sectional championship game Friday night at Weddington.

The Mountaineers defeated North Henderson and Cox Mill in the first two rounds before ending their season with an 18-9 overall.

They finished third in the SMAC but were the top 3A

team in the league behind 2A teams Shelby and East Rutherford.

Kings Mountain hadn’t gone this far in the state playoffs since 2004 when Danny McDowell’s Southwestern Foothills Conference champions also lost in the sectionals.

Weddington is one of four teams battling this week to see who will be the Western Regional champion in the NCHSAA 3A state championship game.

Kings Mountain battled tooth and nail with the talented Weddington squad for 3 ½ quarters. The Mountaineers were up 12-11 at the end of the first quarter and 27-26 at halftime.

But a 13-4 run by Weddington midway of the third period put the host team on top for good.

Senior point guard Josh Sherer led the Mountaineers with 20 points. James Tillman, despite being hammered inside by a strong

Weddington defense, completed his four-year varsity career with 13 points.

Kings Mountain advanced with an exciting come-from-behind 58-49 victory over a good Cox Mill team Wednesday night at KM’s Parker Gym. The Mountaineers outscored the Chargers 14-2 over the last 4:17.

Cox Mill led 11-10 after the first quarter, 27-24 at the See Mountaineers, 2B

Raiders sweep KM Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers opened their 2014 baseball season Wednesday with a double loss to South Point.

The varsity Mountaineers jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first in Belmont, but the Red Raiders answered with four runs in the second and held on for a 7-3 victory.

Will Wilson and Brandon Bell led the KM hitting with two hits each. Wilson had a double and scored two of KM’s three runs.

Lefty Alex Grooms took the loss on the mound.

The JV Mountaineers fell to South Point 8-5 at KM’s Lancaster Field.

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Zach Hegler works on 3-1 victory over Hunter Huss Friday at Lancaster Field.

Hester homer sparks KM gals over N. Gaston

Kings Mountain third baseman Miranda Ellis forces a North Gaston runner and fires to first base to complete a double play in Friday’s game at Lancaster Field #3.

JV Mountaineers defeat Huss 15-0 Kings Mountain High’s JV baseball team scored seven runs in the first inning and rolled to a 15-0 victory over Hunter Huss Friday at KM’s Lancaster Field.

John Bell led the KM assault with two hits, including a home run, and four runs batted in.

Starting pitcher Madisyn Bolin and Hunter Champion each had a hit and two RBI, and Bryson Bailey also had a hit.

Bolin worked the first two innings and struck out four. David Gamble pitched the final two innings.

With regular starting pitcher Landon Bolin not available for mound duty because of a sore shoulder, Kings Mountain High’s baseball team needed someone to step up for Friday’s non-conference game with Hunter Huss at Lancaster field.

Starting outfielder Zach Hegler was the man. He threw a complete game three-hitter and struck out 13 batters to lead the Mountaineers to a 3-1 victory in their first home game.

He only walked two batters.

The Huskies got all three of their hits - one of them being an infield hit - to take a 1-0 lead in the third. Connor Anderson singled to left, went to second when Julian Chamberlain reached on an infield hit, and scored on a single to left by Andrew Jordan.

The Mountaineers scored all three of their runs in the fourth on a walk to Logan Stevens, Alex Grooms’ sacrifice bunt, a run-scoring single by Colby Crisp and a RBI double

by Will Wilson.

Wilson finished with two hits and Crisp, Daniel Barrett, Alex Reynolds, Brandon Bell and Shad Johnson added a hit apiece.

The victory evened the Mountaineers’ overall record at 1-1 heading into their first SMAC game last night at Lancaster Field.

Emily Hester’s two-run home run over the right-centerfield fence highlighted a four-run first inning as the Lady Mountaineers defeated North Gaston 14-4 in their season opener Friday at Lancaster Fied #3.

After Hester’s blast, Miranda Ellis reached base on an error and scored on a triple by Mikeala Bell. Freshman Gretchen Boyles slammed another

triple to bring home Bell.

Hester later added a tworun double and also pitched a complete game victory.

She struck out one.

Leah Herndon went 3for-4, including a triple, and Ellis went 2-for-3 with three RBI. The Lady Mountaineers were scheduled to host East Rutherford Tuesday in their first SMAC game.

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Shu Carlton Stadium dedication is April 13 Mountaineer All-American quarterback George Harris will be featured speaker Dedication of Shu Carlton Stadium will be held Sunday, April 13 at 2 p.m. in the stadium parking lot.

Kings Mountain City Council recently approved renaming the existing City Stadium in memory of the legendary former Mountaineer football coach.

George Harris, quarterback of Carlton’s first championship football team at KMHS in 1955, will be the guest speaker.

Coach Carlton’s wife, Louise, and their children

and grandchildren will be in attendance. The event is open to the public.

All of Coach Carlton’s former players are invited to take part in the celebration. Any players still residing in the Kings Mountain area are urged to contact their teammates who are living out of town.

Coach Carlton came to Kings Mountain in 1948 and took a struggling football program and built it into a state power.

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The Mountaineers won back to back Southwest Conference championships in 1955 and 1956, and the ‘56 team was Western NC High School Activities Association champion. Those two teams had a combined record of 20-1-2. Carlton’s overall coaching record at KMHS was 4825-8 and he missed the 1951 season while serving in the Korean War, where he was a decorated war hero.

When Coach Carlton left Kings Mountain in

the summer of 1957 to become head coach at Ashley High in Gastonia, and for many years thereafter, the Mountaineers were the winningest team in the Southwest Conference.

Carlton is a member of the Kings Mountain, Gaston County, LenoirRhyne College, Ashbrook High School, North Carolina High School Athletic Association and North Carolina Athletic Directors Association Halls of Fame.

Coach Shu Carlton built Mountaineers into state powerhouse in 1950s

WEEK

Wednesday, March 5 4 p.m. - High school tennis, Lincolnton at Kings Mountain.

6 p.m. - High school softball, Ashbrook at Kings Mountain.

Thursday, March 6 4 p.m. - High school track, Burns, Crest and Chase at Kings Mountain.

4 p.m. - Middle school baseball, Burns at Kings Mountain.

4 p.m. - Middle school soccer, Burns at Kings Mountain.

4 p.m. - Middle school tennis, RS Central at Kings Mountain.

Friday, March 7 4:30 - High school baseball, Kings Mountain at Burns (JV/V DH).

5 p.m. - High school soccer, Kings Mountain at Burns (JV/varsity DH).

6 p.m. - High school softball, Kings Mountain at Burns.

Monday, March 10 2 p.m. - High school golf, Burns and Crest at Kings Mountain.

Tuesday, March 11 4 p.m. - Middle school baseball, Kings Mountain at Lincolnton.

4 p.m. - Middle school soccer, Kings Mountain at Lincolnton.

4 p.m. - High school track, Pre-conference meet at East Burke (men only).

4 p.m. - Middle school tennis, Kings Mountain at Crest.

4:30 - High school baseball, Shelby at Kings Mountain (JV/V DH).

5 p.m. - High school soccer, Shelby at Kings Mountain (JV/V DH).

6 p.m. - High school softball, Shelby at Kings Mountain.

Wednesday, March 12 4 p.m. - High school track, Pre-conference meet at East Burke (women only).

4 p.m. - High school tennis, Kings Mountain at North Gaston 4 p.m. - Middle school track, Kings Mountain at West Lincoln.

Kings Mountain’s Cameron Bullock drives the lane for two points in last week’s state playoff win over Cox Mill at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium.

MOUNTAINEERS: fall to Weddington in third round of state 3A tourney half and 40-39 going into the fourth period.

The Mountaineers got their first lead since 4-0 when Jacob Skidmore hit a short jumper in the lane for a 41-40 lead to open the fourth quarter. Cox Mill battled back to tie the game at 47, but Sherer’s basket with 2:47 left put KM up for good at 49-47.

the 25-second mark to build a 55-49 lead before CM’s Matt Morgan finally broke their scoring draught with a layup with 20 seconds left.

McClain hit the second of two free throws with 16 seconds left to put KM up 56-49 and Chad Sanders put an exclamation point on the victory when he rebounded a CM missed shot and went coast to coast for a layup as time expired.

That put Cox Mill into a fouling situation, and Nelson McClain and Josh Sherer proved to be the wrong people for them to foul. McClain hit two free trhwos at the 1:17 mark, Sherer added two more with 35.5 seconds left, and McClain sank another pair at

Tillman, who controlled the boards for KM during their winning stretch, finished with 19 points to lead all scorers. Sherer added 16 and McClain 11. Skidmore scored four and Sanders, Shawn Adams, Xavier Johnson and Cameron Bullock added two apiece.

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Middle School soccer team opens with two big victories Kings Mountain Middle School’s girls soccer team opened its season last week with wins over Shelby 6-0 and East Rutherford 15-1.

Paloma Detloff and Lindsay Deaver each had a

hat trick in the win over Shelby. Ragan Buchanan and Lauren Campbell led the defense.

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RAIDERS: sweep KM From Page 1B Being the first game of the season for both teams, the game was filled with early mistakes that each team capitalized on.

Steven Russell started on the mound for KM and pitched well. He gave up only three hits over three innings, struck out three and walked six. He was hurt by errors that led to five South Point runs.

Bryson Bailey pitched the rest of the game and did

well for his first time on the mound. He gave up three hits over five innings, walked five and struck out six.

Kings Mountain managed only two hits with Jarrett Ledford and Madisyn Bolin getting one apiece.

Matt Absher hit the ball hard but couldn’t find a hole.

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New KMHS field house almost ready Construction of a new football field house at Kings Mountain High School should be complete by the end of March.

According to David Brinkley, President of the sponsoring Kings Mountain Touchdown Club, outside concrete was poured last week and workers will begin installing brick pavers at the main entrance to the building by the end of the week.

The inside has been painted and will be complete when plumbing fixtures and some remaining flooring is installed.

Brinkley said he continues to be amazed at construction progress, despite being interrupted numerous times by bad weather.

He hopes to begin moving furniture into the building in April and see the building fully furnished and occupied by summer.

The 12,500 square foot facility includes a huge multi-purpose room for team meals and community meetings/class reunions, etc.

The multi-purpose room also has a kitchen.

Some other features of the building: -Numerous walls that will be used to showcase the tradition of Kings Mountain High School football, including pictures of Mountaineer head coaches as well as players that achieved major accomplishments.

-An athletic director’s office and head coach’s office, located to the left and right of the main entrance lobby; and an assistant coaches office with room for 10 coaches.

Brinkley is especially proud of the office space. “A lot of our assistant coaches serve as head coaches of other sports,” he noted.

“This will give them an office to use during other sports’ seasons.”

-A head athletic trainer’s office and two spacious training rooms (one to treat injuries and the other for taping). Brinkley said a big plus for female athletes needing treatment is a private entrance at the side of the building so they don’t have to co-mingle with other people in the building.

-A large laundry room -A large film room.

-A small kitchen for coaches.

-Two storage rooms.

-Motion lights in every room that come on when one enters the room and go off when they leave.

“We’re getting close,” Brinkley said. “Construction’s been less than a year,” he said. “It could have been shorter but Mother Nature has been tough. It’s been a slower pace than we anticipated but it is going to be good. I don’t think you will find a nicer high school field house anywhere in this area.”

Brinkley said the Touchdown Club is still $140,000 short of its goal. He encourages people to contribute by cash or monthly pledge, donations of stock, etc. Contact Brinkley for more information.

Brinkley said approximately $280,000 of the contributions were in-kind donations from area businesses that took part by donating all or part of their material cost and labor.

Tommy Hall Construction of Kings Mountain is the general contractor. “Seventeen of the 22 subcontractors are from Kings Mountain and Grover and they all have done a great job in helping make the facility a reality and also keeping the cost down,” Brinkley said. “We have a lot of talent in Kings Mountain and Grover and we wanted to use it. That was one of the Touchdown Club’s main goals.

“We are also appreciative of the way the public has responded to this project,” he added. “It has been a good experience. The Touchdown Club wants to get more donations once people see this finished product and see how nice it’s going to be for the athletes and community.”

Cleveland County Schools has indicated that, after the new field house is occupied it will begin plans to renovate the existing Bill Bates Field House into a field house for female athletes.

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Grover School A honor roll

Pickleball – fun for all ages Steve Goforth takes a swing in a game of Pickleball last week at the Kings Mountain YMCA. Pickleball, which features rules and a playing area similar to tennis, is gaining popularity in retirement communities because it’s a low intensity sport that requires “only a basic level of hand-eye coordination, medium physical exertion and a sense of humor,” according to Amanda Little, senior program director for YMCA. The Kings Mountain Family YMCA has an open Pickleball Court every weekday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Members and guests can check out equipment (paddles and balls) to enjoy the friendly and competitive game at their own leisure. For more information, contact Little at (704) 669 3687.

Second 9 week awards at East Kindergarten and First Grade Students Kiwanis Terrific Kid Award: Brooke Waseman, Aaron Plyler, Cole Richardson, Eric Belcher, Saniyah London, Carter Pressley, Omari Wilson, Alona Noblett, Dominic Davis, Madilyn Walker, Lucas Davis.

Principal’s Pal Homework Award: 1st grade: Daquan Bess, Charlie Black, Nadalea Blackmon, Camden Cobb, Jabari Hoyle, Ryan McMillan, Cody Morrow, Aaron Plyler, Kinsley Scism, Sergio Suarez, John Swink, Addie Wallace, Brooke Waseman, Jayden Adams, Teddy Brooks, Cheyenne Calhoun, Michael Cleary, Gavin Cutler, Thomas Fair, Deziray Gantt, Brooke Hamrick, Hayden Lawson, Kallie McCoid, Kaitlyn Odems, K’Layjia Perry, Lilly Mae Phillips, Kendall Rayfield, Cole Richardson, Dylan Walker, Eric Belcher, Kevin Cardenas, David Creighton, Abby Hord, Saniyah London, Hunter Martin, Hayden Mills, Carter Pressley, Tristian Pressley, Jordan Quick, Taylor Roper, Tyler Russell, Nathan Simpson, K’eona Teague, Isaiah Wood.

Kindergarten: Phoenix Calhoun Lillie Bolin, Jordayn Gantt, Gabriel Lubas, Kensen Martin, Alona Noblett, Trayton Teal, Omari Wilson, Conner Black, Natalie Brown, Kinsley Byrd, Justin Curry, Nathan Jackson, Brayden Harvey, Alyssa Mathis, Caleb Smith, Kennedy Weathers, Sierra Abernethy, Abby Cody, Dominic Davis, Landyn Howell, Annabella Lamanna, Alyssa Lattimore, Kimoria London, Jacob Morrow, Coley Peters, Thomas Phillips, Alley Powers, O’Ryan Seright, Alex Suarez, Anna Reese Wooten, Trinity Arwood, Chase Abernathy, Ke’Ja Baker-Parker, Abbi Carpenter, Skylar Castera, Olivia Coplen, Lucas Davis, Laila Degree, Phylicia Eubanks, Lacie Forino, Mikey Hall, Autumn Heffran, Zi Hughes, Emarie Pressley, Alex Stevens, Madilyn Walker, Taylor Wilson.

A Honor Roll: 1st grade: Charlie Black, Camden Cobb, Ryan McMillan, Aaron Plyler, Addie Wallace, Brooke Waseman, Jayden Adams, Teddy Brooks,

Cheyenne Calhoun, Michael Cleary, Brooke Hamrick, Khamarr McSwain, Kaitlyn Odems, Kendall Rayfield, Cole Richardson, Kevin Cardenas, David Creighton, Abby Hord, Saniyah London, Hayden Mills, Carter Pressley, Tristian Pressley, Taylor Roper, Tyler Russell, Nathan Simpson, Kendall Stone, K’eona Teague, Jordan Quick AB Honor Roll: 1st grade: Daquan Bess, Lanadia Hillman, Jabari Hoyle, Kinsley Scism, Thomas Fair, Deziray Gantt, K’Layjia Perry, Lilly Mae Phillips, Hunter Martin.

Perfect Attendance for the past 9 weeks: 1st gr: Aaron Plyler, Lanadia Hillman, Elijah Black, Charlie Black, Brooke Waseman, Cheyenne Calhoun, Kallie McCoid, Isaiah Wood, Kevin Cardenas, Taylor Roper, Saniyah London, Hunter Martin.

Kindergarten: Lillian Bolin, Jordayn Gantt, Conner Black, Kennedy Weathers, Kimoria London, Annabella Lamanna, Coley Peters, Allie Powers.

Science Award: Logan Goodson, Keaton Hedgpeth, Dylan Walker, Hayden Mills, Kennedy Weathers, Coley Peters, Lacie Forino.

Math Award: Elijah Black, Kendall Rayfield, Nathan Simpson, Justin Curry, Anna Reese Wooten, Autumn Heffran.

Social Studies Award: Lanadia Hillman, Hayden Lawson, Abby Hord, Gabriel Lubas, Lucy McDaniel, Mikey Hall.

Reading Award: Charlie Black, Khamarr MCSwain, Jordan Quick, Conner Black, Abbi Carpenter.

Handwriting Award: Jabari Hoyle, Kallie McCoid, Taylor Roper, Natalie Brown, Landyn Howell, Laila Degree.

Phonics Award: Kinsley Scism, Gavin Cutler, Kevin Cardenas, Caleb Smith, Annabella Lamanna, Emarie Pressley.

Spelling Award: Nadalea Blackmon, Kaitlyn Odems, Tristian Pressley, Kinsley Byrd.

Art Award: Camden Cobb, Brooke Waseman, Jayden Adams, Cheyenne Calhoun, Taylor Roper, Tyler Russell, Lille Bolin, Caleb Smith, Coley Peters, Sierra Abernethy, Phylicia Eubanks, Lucas Davis.

Music Award: Addie Wallace, Camden Cobb, Cheyenne Calhoun, Jayden Adams, Abigail Hord, Tristian Pressley, Annabella Lamanna, O’Ryan Seright, Laila Degree, Ke’Je Baker-Parker, Natalie Brown, Kensen Martin.

P.E. Award: Aaron Plyler, Michael Cleary, Abby Hord, Alyssa Mathis, Dominic Davis, Phylicia Eubanks.

Second 9 week awards 2nd, 3rd & 4th grade students Kiwanis Terrific Kid Award: Brittney Sanders, Mackenzie Smith, Melanie Buchanan, Dre Hill, Tristin Hicklin, Kole Short, Caharie Johnson, Gracie Skidmore, Cameron Walker, Jeremiah Ellis, Sarah Hudson, Brianna Harrelson, Riley Powers, Caden Pierce, Tony Latham, James Petrilli, Brittany Blanton, Cameron Bell.

emiah Ellis, Madelyn Helms, Tyler Humphries, Ashlynn Ilges, Blake Lovell, William Nail, Gage Noblett, Karlie Postell, Gabriel Ramsey, Makylah Reid, Vanyah Roberts, Jada Serrano, Cameron Walker, Neveah Belcher, Javion Burris, Jordan Ellis, Brianna Harrelson, Kylie Hemphill, Cole Irby, Ella Kue, CoRey Simpson, Erik Solis, Jordan Love.

2nd grade: Melissa Brooks, Trinity Fields, Ke’Azha Hartgrove, Elijah Campbell, Destini Holland, Preston Lattimore, Hailey Lawson, Colin Mates, Jacob Nicholson, Caden Pierce, Riley Powers, Austin Putnam, Arielle Ritch, Carter Simpson, Kevin Vallejo-Avila, Kaylee Belew, Brooke Blanton, Savonah Burris, David Creighton, Paxton Davis, Jaydyn Dickson, Reagan Gaddy, Curtis Hall, C. J. Houser, Nathan Howell, Dezirae Jenkins, Brianna Johns, Tony Latham, Victoria Lovell, James Petrilli, Abby Sewell, Curtis Simpson, Tamia Smith, Brenda Arrayo-Perez, Cameron Bell, Brittany Blanton, Gabriel Cordle, Colby Cox, Adam Harrelson, Chloe Hudson, Jayden Jackson, Sydney King, Kassiah Patterson, Mason Weaver, Kaitlin Wilson, Robert Kendrick.

Principal Pal Homework Award: 4th grade: Layson Breakfield, Seth Campbell, Marah cook, Michael Criswell, Kelsey Goode, Ashton Miller, Isaac Reid, Brittney Sanders, Mackenzie Smith, Matthew Springer, Taylor Watson, Ja’nice Brown, Emily Stone, David King, DaShaunn Black, Kalin Brooks, Melanie Buchanan, Savion Chisholm, Dre Hill, Natalie Hord, Katherine Knight, Cadyn Martin, Darrien Martin, Annie Merritt, Mark Petrilli, Jordyn Sanders, Jacob Allison, Baylee Briggs, Jessica Cox, Sam Butler, Jada Goode, Tristin Hicklin, Andrea Melton, Josh O’Dell, Katherine Rayfield, Elise Smith, K’Jaylyn Smith, Seth Wood, Kole Short, Mackenzie Wright, Cody Packer.

Perfect Attendance for 9 weeks: 4th grade: K’Jaylyn Smith, Baylee Briggs, Jada Goode, Katherine Knight, Mark Petrilli, Kalin Brooks, Dashaunn Black, Christopher Barnette, Jordyn Sanders, Kelsey Goode, Mackenzie Smith, Seth Campbell, Taylor Watson.

3rd grade: Erik Solis, Ella Kue, Jayden Henderson, Blake Lovell, Vanyah Roberts, Karlie Postell, Alyee Wilson, Stetson McDaniel, Sam Black.

2nd grade: Curtis Simpson, Victoria Lovell, Curtis Hall, Reagan Gaddy, Ke’Azha Hartgrove, Elijah Campbell, Kevin VallejoAvilla, Riley Powers, Trinity Fields, Colin Mates.

3rd grade: Sam Black Nevaeh Boyd, Jacob Hamrick, Caleb Holland, Abigail Latham, Michael Lubas, Stetson McDaniel, Gracie Skidmore, Payton Whitley, Alyee Wilson, Madison Weathers, Macy Barnes, Madison Buchanan, Jer-

A Honor Roll: 4th grade: Kalin Brooks, Katherine Knight, Mark Petrilli, Jordyn Sanders, Baylee Briggs, Sam Butler, Elise Smith.

3rd grade: Nevaeh Boyd, Sam Black, Jacob Hamrick, Blake Lovell, Makylah Reid.

See Second, 5B

A Honor Roll Ryan Siphanthone, Kayla Scism, Seanna Haynes, Maysa Jackson, Desaray Richards, Tuesday Cochran, Caleb Broome, Saylor Goforth, Jordan Mull, A.J. Richardson, Lucas Saldo, Katelynn Ward, Olivia Young, Levi Johnson, Spencer Lempert, Ronnie Murray, Erika Aragon, Kendra Ballard, Charles Johnston, Marcos Richardson, Tyler Cramer, Kalyn Gillespie, Kaedyn Hooper, Richardo Martinez, Aniya McCleary, Hannah Millsap, Nicole Poston, Angela Sanchez, Hayden Sanders, Aubrey Thomas, T’Mahti Tyler, Ethan Wasburn, Braedyn Bolin, Bransyn Bolin, Canyon Evans, Katelyn Foy, Georgia Short, Trinity Terry, Cody Wright, Marcus Zirbel, Lily Bridges, Tegean Kutchfar, Kae’lyn Roberts, Phoenix Flannery, Kamren Hord, Abbie Lowrance, Nevaeh Messick, Soren Odums, Journey Stewart, Alexys Padgett, Maggie Gomez, Brayden Murray, Summer Uqdah, David Philbeck, Andreya Byers, Haley Hambright, Dominik Loomis, Gavin McGuire, Alexis Moore, Caroline Tessneer, Carli Wilkinson, Abby Lewis, Marquis Haynes.

A/B Honor Roll Lane Awbrey, Jaxon Bowman, Hunter Gladden, Carter Jarvis, Haven Panther, Zerek Spiering, Gracie Towery, Natalie Blanton, Johnny Caldwell, Bella Calhoun, Jaden Hammett, Kyla Hawkins, Adalie Marion, Vernon Roberts, Hunter Ruppe, Sireco Logan, Karmen Nixon, Bianaca Pettis, Ashton Vouthivong, Hannah Ernst, Melody Hill, Jocelyn Pressley, Javier Sanchez, Alex Stewart, Hadden Timmons, Logan Wyllys, Lucas Bradley, Heather Carswell, Cade Leigh, Katie Murray, Akireona Richardson, Zackary Scott, Landon Washburn, Lauren Adkins, Kara Bowen, Dylan Carroll, Andrew Hallman, Katelin Philbeck, Jacobi Pressley, Brandon Valladares, Jaden Ellis, Nathan Inthavong, William Whiteheart, Jounrney Carpenter, Kaden Cochran, Nykidan Duncan, Jessica Merck, Chayse Messick, Dalton Smith, Travis

Watkins, Logan Watts, Toby Weaver, Dalton Jones, Cheyenne Ernst, D’Andre Hoyle, Maddox James, Luke Jones, Karmen Linderman, Caleb Martin, Anastasia Beauford, Dakota Bowen, Tyler Dormeus, Kelly Gonzalez, Alyssia Harris, Matthew Navey, Devin Powell, Karlee Ramsey, Cody Thomas, Anna Wells, Eric Bell, Jacob Fletcher, Mackenzie Kelly, Eliyah Williams, Logan Salivia, David Hamrick, Ta’Niyah McDowell, Cole McKenzie, Trevor Moore, Shyann Rush, Lacie Webb, Waylon Yelton, Jacob Carpenter, Chastlyn Hoyle, Amari Smith, Darren Page, Katelyn Roberts, Natalie Marlow, Jake Moss, Blaise Adams, Avery Burleson, Danielle Pillado, Jacie Jarvis.

Perfect Attendance Georgia Short, Cody Wright, Ethan McKenzie, Kassie Adams, Luis Cedillo, Kailena Sourisoud, Joshua Timmons, Kaylee Whitworth, Robert Diaz, Mia Lewis, Saie Mauney, Chase Watts, Matthew Bowens, Alex Guest, Kaydence Heath, Alexandria Reis, Drew Trombetta, Aaliyah Weathers, Andreya Byers, Dominik Loomis, Tamara Sloan, Carli Wilkinson, Bella Calhoun, Alexys Padgett, Summer Ugdah, Noah Wakelam, Nathan Clayton, Abby Lowrance, Bianca Pettis, Aidan Robinson, Sai’D Ugdah, Ashton Vouthivong, Camden Short, Alex Stewart, Hadden Timmons, Sandra Whiteheart, Joshua Hedrick, Halee Welch, Canyon Evans, Dylan Carroll, Nicole Poston, Aubrey Thomas, Jounrey Carpenter, Chayse Messick, Dalton Smith, Logan Watts, Jacob Carpenter, Lucas Carroll, Jordan Moore, Amari Smith, Casey Spain, Levi Mathis, Darren Page, Ryan Siphanthone, Brallan Diaz, D’Andre Hoyle, Kaniya Gingles, Cheyenne Ernst, Tyler Dormeus, De’Ante Falls, Karlee Ramsey, Cody Thomas, Anna Wells, Tuesday Cochran, Makalya Morrow, Lucas Saldo, Logan Salivia, Americus Welch, Alijah Hall, Aziab Byrd, Johnshawa Bowens, Desaray Richards, Sajad Roberts, Daniel Sullivan, Tyler Cramer, Alexis Guest.

North Elementary nine weeks awards A Honor Roll 1st Grade: Brei-ahna Canipe, Zariah CovingtonRodgers, Jarvis Guyton, Samuel Yelton, Haleigh DeWeese, Aiden Evans, Samuel Hanvy, Peyton Hastings, Tianna Kaiser, Madison Lucas, Kaydence Smith, Will Varner, Kylee Whetstine, Jalea Williams, Jeremiah Amaya-Deras, Sakhia Boswell, Lindzey Boulanger, Joshua Davis, Tyler Furman, Hayden Gleason, Levi Humphries, and Tyler Talbert.

2nd Grade: Summer Altman, Matthew Anthony, Levi Carson, Chance Habel, Aleena Hines, Christopher Meredith, Matthew Morrow, Kaleb Surratt, Anthony Anselmo, Latiah Caldwell, Taylor Canipe, Tucker Cash, Jaidyn Moses, Noah Smith, Jordan Whetstine, Reed Cooper, Elliot Habel, Samantha Harrelson, Cheyanne Reynolds, and Javon Smith.

3rd Grade: Colby Carroll, John William Eagle, Christina Maxwell, Shyann Powell, Payton Slycord, Nicholas Spencer, Holly Campbell, and Keith St.

Clair 4th Grade: Karissa Smith, Tyler Smith, Marlee Arnold, Maddox Brown, and Natalie Brown AB Honor Roll 1st Grade: Kegan Anderson, Nevaeh Branch, Elysia Granger, Logan Fowler, Alyssa Glover, Jeremiah Hunter, Emileigh Marr, ZaNiyiaha McCleave, Tyler McIntyre, Xavier Adams, Jeremiah Brooks, Jaiden Currence, Alyssa Barrett, Jaala Marshall, and Ty’Shonna Whittenburg.

2nd Grade: Keely Draughon, Alex Estephanian, Teija Anthony-Beck, Olyvia Clark, Adam Cox, Rikard Ploeger, Kadence Raines, Genesis Tinoco, Emani Williams, Kaley Arter, Claire Bennett, Turner Brown, Jayden Byers, Issac Casnave, Kenia Davidson, Kagan Kopruch, Kevin Lipscomb, and Olivia Massagee.

3rd Grade: Joseph Callahan, Sema Altikardes, Bryce Hall, Tajon McCoy, Taylor McSwain, Deniah Young, Kaitlyn Biddix, Alex Eaton, See North, 8B

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West Elementary second nine weeks honor rolls

REFER A FRIEND WINNERS – Pictured are Joseph Reeves, left, and Andrew Young, right, Cleveland Community College student winners in a drawing in “Refer a Friend” contest..

All students who referred a friend to attend college were eligible. Assistant Admissions Coordinator Chris Osborne, center, presented a full tuition scholarship to Young and a Dell Inspirion 14R laptop to Reeves.

A Honor Roll First grade: Landon Broome, Philip-Mark Bryson, Emma Proctor, Matthew Rhom, Caleb Bumgardner, Jasalyn Cash, Lesli Cruz, Jaelen Culp, Aiden Dills, Lauryn Hodge, Mary Ruffalo, Joey Safrit, Gabe Short, Max Thompson, Gideon Allen, Jake Clinard, Joshua Gillespie, Vagan McGinnis, Abby Warnock, Alyssa Whitney.

Second grade: Sara Kate Bridges, McKenna Chapman, Hunter Cruise, Damerion Degree, Bala Edmondson, Cameron Herndon, Zach Johnson, Kaiden Odems, Matthew Rikard, Symone Shergill, Jayden Smith, Lisa Welborn, Branson Bouchard,

Mackenzie Bridges, Taylor Buchanan, Aaliyah Davis, Seth Harwell, Olivia Kennedy, Caleb McComas, Melia Myers, Adam Phillips, M.J. Short, Meile Songalia, Mashalyn Surratt, Kassandra Thomas, Manoah Allen, Gracie Broome, Isaac Harrison, Jadan JohnsonHill, Addy Knotts, Jessie Ozmore.

tience McDaniel, Jada Serrano, Jailen Moore, Kevin Vallejo-Avila, Kaylee Belew, Jayden Jackson.

Art Award: DaShaunn Black, Jordyn Sanders, Matthew Springer, Ja’nice Brown, Jada Goode, Josh O’Dell, William Nail, Karlie Postell, Madison Weathers, Stetson McDaniel, Ja’Vion Burris, Brianna Harrelson, Mason Weaver, Sydney King, Preston Lattimore, Arielle Ritch, Victoria Lovell, C.J. Houser.

A/B Honor Roll First grade: Donovan Cavender, Tatyana Crespo, Eddie Holmer, Alexa Jones, Jason McClain, Alissa Mull, Carlos Nunez, Kinley Putnam, Raquel Velez Donu, Levi Allen, Latarioanna Black, Ethan Bradley, Kaidence Farley, D’Aundra Ford, Brenda Guo, Liliana

Hernandez, Aaron Lowery, Gunnar Smith, Piper Smith, Alex Carroll, John-Michael Crawford, Addison Howard, Hayden Huss, Kee’donn Linney, Demetri Martin, Khyann McClain, Raven McClain, Saniya Porter, Lily Soto, Sam Stallings, Hunter Washburn.

Second grade: Mia Bridges, Ja’Niya Hunt, Grayson Murphy, Gage Smart, Karma Tennant, J’Lyricle Odoms, Toy Wishon, Ethan Carroll, Sophie Crotts, Akeelah Davis, Ashley Herron, Jacob Howze, Olivia Hunt, Justin Silaphet, Kali Weaver, Bryson Whitesides.

See West, 8B

Second: 9 week awards at East From 4B 2nd grade: Melissa Brooks, Trinity Fields, Kevin Vallejo-Avilla, Arielle Ritch, Kaylee Belew, Brooke Blanton, Jaydyn Dickson, Reagan Gaddy, C. J. Houser, Tony Latham, Victoria Lovell, James Petrilli, Tamia Smith.

AB Honor Roll: 4th grade: Taylor Watson, Cadyn Martin, Darrien Martin, Jada Goode, Josh O’Dell.

3rd grade: Caleb Holland, Stetson McDaniel, Towobola Popoola, Michael Lubas, Madison Buchanan, Samuel Lattimore, Gage Noblett, Karlie Postell, Vanyah Roberts, Cole Irby, Sarah Hudson, CoRey

Simpson, Erik Solis, Ella Kue. 2nd grade: Colin Mates, Austin Putnam, Savonah Burris, David Creighton, Paxton Davis, Curtis Hall, Nathan Howell, Cameron Bell, Brittany Blanton, Colby Cox, Chloe Hudson, Jayden Jackson, Robert Kendrick, Sydney King, Kassiah Patterson, Stephen Springer, Mason Weaver.

Science Award: David King, Christopher Barnette, Seth Wood, Logan Farmer, William Nail, Neveah Belcher, Elijah Campbell, Savonah Burris, Robert Kendrick.

Math Award:

Matthew Springer, Kalin Brooks, Andrea Melton, Nevaeh Boyd, Makylah Reid, Cole Irby, Trinity Fields, Reagan Gaddy, Mason Weaver.

Social Studies Award: Layson Breakfield, Natalie Hord, Josh O’Dell, Jammie Quick, Gabriel Ramsey, Jordan Love, Austin Putnam, Nathan Howell, Adam Harrelson.

Reading Award: Marah Cook, Dashaunn Black, Katherine Rayfield, Jacob Hamrick, Blake Lovell, Daquan Adams, Ke’Azha Hartgrove, Brooke Blanton, Kassiah Patterson.

Handwriting Award: Kelsey Goode, Savion Chisholm, Cody Packer, Pa-

Spelling Award: Michael Criswell, Annie Merritt, K’Jaylyn Smith, Colin Degree, Macy Barnes, CoRey Simpson, Carter Simpson, Jayden Dickson.

Music Award: Kelsey Goode, Seth Campbell, Natalie Hord, Savion Chisholm, Lona Sewell, K’Jaylyn Smith, Abigail Latham, Colin Degree, Macy Barnes, Blake Lovell, Sarah Hudson, Ja’Vion Burris, Kassiah Patterson, Cameron Bell, Trinity Fields, Elijah Campbell, Paxton Davis, James Petrilli.

PE Award: David King, Dashaunn Black, Jada Goode, Alyee Wilson, Macy Barnes, Brianna Harrelson, Kaitlan Wilson, Riley Powers, C.J. Houser.

Presidential Physical Fitness Award: (hand out patches) (read Mr. Websters comments about the physi-

cal fitness test to 3rd and 4th graders) Javion Burris, Jordan Ellis, Brianna Harrelson, Jayden Henderson, Cole Irby, Tyler Myers, Erik Solis, Hannah Stone, Jeremiah Ellis, Gabriel Ramsey, Makylah Reid, Vanyah Roberts, Sam Black, Nevaeh Boyd, Jacob Hamrick, Caleb Holland, Patience McDaniel, Stetson McDaniel, Gracie Skidmore, Alyee Wilson, Andrea Melton, Joshua O’Dell, Lona Sewell, Dashaunn Black, Katherine Knight, Cadyn Martin, Jordyn Sanders, Seth Campbell, Marah Cook, David King, Ashton Miller, Isaac Reid, Emily Stone, Taylor Watson.

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Kings Mountain High School Performing Arts Department Presents To the delight of the community the school’s recent production ran from Feb. 26 to March 2.

Cast TRACY TURNBLAD —Jordyn Peterson CORNY COLLINS — Jack Pearson EDNA TURNBLAD — Derek England PENNY PINGLETON — Jensen Fleisher VELMA VON TUSSLE — Kat Carpenter AMBER VON TUSSLE — Kelton Stone LINK LARKIN — Austin Willis SEAWEED J. STUBBS — Allen Williams LITTLE INEZ — Cheyenne Davis MOTORMOUTH MAYBELLE — Kaitlyn Adams WILBUR TURNBLAD — Nick Lease PRUDY PINGLETON — Rebekah Bridges SPRITZER — Ryan Dever MR. PINKY — Matt Belk GYM TEACHER— Grace Yarborough IQ — Jonah Williams BRAD — Chan Champion FENDER — Wesley Henson BRENDA — Sophia Kellstrom SHELLEY — Anna Waters LOU ANN — Annette Waters SKETCH — Landon Ervin TAMMY — Rachel Mower & Kathryn Norris THE DYNAMITES – Faith Brown, Tiffany Harris, Akeela Frost

Ensemble Mikayla Altman, Matthew Belk, Taylor Blanton, Makayla Bradley, Morgan Breland, Artaysia Brooks, Mary Alice Crepps, Mary Faye Dodson, Emily Dover, Caitlin Duncan, Tony Goins, Lauren Gould, Ryan Hall, Juliana Hernandez, Hannah Martin, Brittany McPurdy, Josh Nelson, Borey Pang, Madison Ramsey, Tiffany Ross, Emily Ruff, Brittany Poeng, Tara Sikes, Eustacia Smith, Samantha Thompson, Shadiah Watkins, Kelsey Ward, Grace Yarborough

Crew Director – Dan Treharne and Heather Achter; Choreographer – Lauren Yatko; Music Director – Sarah Fulton; Assistant Music Director – Cathy Holland; Student Music Director – Caroline Waters; Stage Manager – Mason Dellinger; Assistant Stage Managers – Zak Stewart, Cheyanne Stirewalt, Micah Waters; Lighting Design – Daniel Treharne; Set Design – Daniel Treharne, Heather Achter; Set Construction – KMHS Theatre Classes, Mark Gould; Costume Manager – Teresa Ward; Assistant Costume Manager – Molora Kellstrom; Costume Crew – Matthew Belk, Emily Dover, Sue Fleisher, Lauren Gould, Brittany Jones, Molora Kellstrom, Sophia Kellstrom, Samantha Thompson, Kelsey Ward, Teresa Ward; Hair and Make-up Design – Regina Ruff

Musicians Keyboard – Cathy Holland, Caroline Waters; Keyboard and Synthesizer – Mike Sisk; Trumpets – Anna Cerjan, Jamel Lewis; Bass – Will Boyles; Drums – Jason Gilchrist; Trombone – Payton Clark

Photos by Beverly Stone

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(2/26 & 3/05) NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE – Thursday, March 20, 2014 – 10:00 am at Cherryville Self Storage, 300 W. Main St, Cherryville, N.C. Notice is hereby given that various items of personal property are being sold

pursuant to the assertion of a lien for unpaid rent, at the self storage facility.

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704.739.7496 Legals STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 14-E-111 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: David L. Huffstetler EXECUTOR”S NOTICE Having qualified on the 18th day of February, 2014 as Executor of the Estate of DAVID L. HUFFSTETLER, , deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the under-

signed attorney of the Executor on or before the 5th day of June, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.

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CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, PLANNING AND ZONNING BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2014 – 5:30 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014 – 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL CASE NO. CUR-1-1-14 Carl Spradley is requesting to rezone property located at approximately 125 Grand View Drive from R-10 to Conditional Use R-20 (CUR-R-20). The property

is also known as Gaston County Parcels 217611, 153199, 153202 and 153205.

A list of uses permitted in the application itself may be obtained at the Planning Department or you may call 704-734-4595 for additional information.

You are welcome to attend the Planning and Zoning Board meeting on March 11, 2014 at 5:30 pm and the City Council meeting on March 25, 2014 at 6:00 pm to express your opinion on the application.

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CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN PUBLIC NOTICE APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE ZONING ORDINANCE CASE NO. VA-1-1-14 James Norris has requested a variance from Section 6.7 (2) C. Minimum Required Front Yard – 40 Feet. The result of the variance request being granted would allow a permanent variance for the proposed home building envelope to encroach approximately 20 feet into the front yard set-

back or approximately 20 feet from the curb. The subject lot is located at 1003 Sherwood Lane, also known as Tax Map KM 43, Block 4, Lot 9 or PIN 9612. The property is zoned R-10.

PUBLIC HEARING, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014, 5:30 P.M. For information call 704-734-4595.

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Legals

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 20th day of February, 2013 as Executor of the Estate of Lois Tittle, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned David Tittle, Executor on or before the 26th day of May,

2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.

This the 26th day of February, 2014.

David Tittle, Executor Estate of: Lois Tittle 3044 Sparrow Springs Road, Gastonia, N.C. 28052 KMH3581 (2/26, 3/05,12, &19/2014)

FAMILY COURT FOR THE STATE OF DELAWARE NOTICE OF FAMILY COURT DEPENDENCY AND NEGLECT CUSTODY ACTION AND GUARDIANSHIP PETITION FILED To: Pheadra Gibbs, DOB: 8/19/1971 Respondent FROM: DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES George Joseph McIntosh, Petitioner Minor Male, DOB: 4/26/97 A hearing has been scheduled at Family Court, 500 North King Street, Wilmington, Delaware, on March 25, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.

George Joseph McIntosh filed a guardianship petition on 1/2/14 in New Castle County Family Court.

If you do not file an answer with Family Court within 20 days after publication of

this notice, exclusive of the date of publication, as required by statute, this action will be heard in Family Court without further notice.

If you do not appear at the hearing, the Court may grant custody of your child(ren) to the Division of Family Services and/or George Joseph McIntosh without your appearance.

IF YOU WISH TO BE PREPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY IN THIS MATTER BUT CANNOT AFFORD ONE, YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO HAVE THE COURT APPOINT AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT YOU FOR FREE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CONFIDENTIAL CLERK AT FAMILY COURT, (302) 255-0239.

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NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CLEVELAND COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 13 SP 471 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF CHRISTOPHER E. JOHNSON, Mortgagor, to The Schweppe Law Firm, P.A., Trustee; WESLEY L. DEATON, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1665, PAGE 2404 BANK OF THE OZARKS, an Arkansas Banking Corporation, as successor by merger to FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA, Mortgagee.Dated March 31, 2005, recorded in Book 1445, at Page 1443 Securing the original amount of $139,000.00 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Christopher E. Johnson, 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 November, 2013, 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 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday the 19th day of March, 2014, 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: BEGINNING at an existing iron pin in the West side of Bethlehem Church Road, Ervin Bolin’s Northeast corner, said iron pin being North 33-43-19 West 200.0 feet from the centerline of State Road 2235, and runs thence from the BEGINNING corner with Bolin’s line South 32-00-49 West 154.64 feet to an existing iron pin, John B. Jones’ corner; thence with Jones line South 83-00 West 240.00 feet to an existing iron pin, Harry Hughes corner, thence North 1-56-30 West 526.62 feet to an existing iron pin in the line of Gary Kiser;

thence South 84-56 East 100.08 feet to an existing iron pin on the West side of Bethlehem Church Road; thence with the West side of Bethlehem Church Road, South 3343-19 East 429.32 feet to an existing iron pin, the point of BEGINNING, containing 2.683 acres, as surveyed for Christopher E. Johnson, by David C. Caldwell, RLS, on October 24, 1994. Title Reference: See Deed Recorded Book 1422 Page 1341 Cleveland County Registry. Also included herein is a right of way for ingress and egress as recorded in Book 1034, Page 40 of the Cleveland County Registry.

THIS PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 704 BETHLEHEM CHURCH ROAD, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086 This sale is made subject to all 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 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 21st day of January, 2014.

By: /s/ Wesley L. Deaton, Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 2459, Denver, NC 28037 (704) 489-2491 KMH3582 (3/05 & 12, 2014)

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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

WEST: Elementary school nine weeks honor rolls From Page 5B Perfect Attendance First grade: Evan Burns, Tatyana Crespo, Eddie Holmes, J’Myun Huskey, Mary Ruffalo, Gideon

Allen, John-Michael Crawford, Joshua Gillespie, Addison Howard, Kee’donn Linney, Raven McClain, Abby Warnock.

Second grade: Sara Kate Bridges, Hunter Cruise,

Ja’Niya Hunt, Gage Smart, Jayden Smith, Mashalyn Surratt, Toy Wishon, Isaac Harrison, Jacob Howze, Olivia Hunt, Armoni Melton, Jessie Ozmore, Justin Silaphet.

NORTH: Elementary nine weeks awards From Page 4B Vince Jenkins, Mekayla Lynch, Shyanna Peeler, and Julianna Williams.

4th Grade: Natalie Anthony, Michelle Bedoya, Rayna Chichester, Alexis Clary, Jermiah Currence, Carly Dechant, Avery Philbeck, Justus Caldwell, Macey Deering, Brayden Garris, Trystin Hastings, and Blake Mertz.

Kindergarten Top Tigers: (This award is for Kindergarten only. Given to Hard working and high achieving students,) Mallory Sims, Jordan Torres, Braxton Powell, Justin Lawson, Kayla McSwain, Jalayiah Parrish, Chloe Anthony, Havyn Boyce, Sarah Glen Eagle, Sabrina Howell, John Bradley Ledbetter, Wesley Turner, Aiden Biddix, Kadan Campion, KHarmauri Davidson, Bradley Floyd, Nathan Glover, Cameron Laye, Raenisha Lytle, Brasdin Moore, Shaelah Rice, Carson Bell, Antarius Breeden-Littlejohn, and Alicia Williams.

Terrific Kids (given to students that demonstrate positive attitude, good character, and responsible citizenship) Kayla McSwain, Braxton Powell, Sarah Glen Eagle, Jada Maxey, Shaelah Rice, Alicia Williams, Brei-ahna Canipe, Nevaeh Branch, Tianna Kaiser, Jalea Williams, Anthony Braswell, Levi Humphries, Chance Habel, Aleena Hines, Adian Maxey, Chase Smith, Jayden Byers, Javon Smith, Deniah Young, Cole Miller, Kyrstin Hastings, Shyanna Peeler, Justin Darby, Drake Putnam, Heather Hill, and Casey Smith.

Principal Pals (given to students who complete homework and classwork as expected) Kindergarten: Damien Lingerfeldt, MyShawn Littlejohn, Katelyn McDonald, Brandon Bolen, Viviana Tinoco, Candice Barrett, Justin Lawson, Mallory Sims, Angelinne Hernandez, Braxton Powell, Jordan Torres, Dameon Branch, Jalayiah Parrish, Kody Cannova, Kayla McSwain, Sean Lowe, Ahmad Leggett, Jordan Adams, Chloe Anthony, Havyn Boyce, Madison Canipe, Bryce Davis, Sarah Glen Eagle, Jada Maxey, Brandon Vance, J’Lyn Hall, Dakota Harrelson, Sabrina Howell, John Bradley Ledbetter, Sila Murdan , Rayhuana Robbins, Wesley Turner, Luke Hough, William West, Carson Bell, Aiden Biddix, Kadan Campion, Chloe Carringer, KHamauri Davidson, Bradley Floyd, Nathan Glover, Cameron Laye, Raenisha Lytle, Jacob Martin, Bobby Moses, Brasdin Moore, Chris Sprouse, Gabrial Thomas, Alicia Williams, Shaelah Rice, LaTalian Williams, Antarius Breeden-Littlejohn.

1st Grade: Nevaeh Branch, Brei-ahna Canipe, Zariah Covington-Rodgers, Alyssa Glover, Elysia Granger, Jarvis Guyton, Jeremiah Hunter, Emileigh Marr, ZaNiyiaha McCleave, Tyler McIntyre, Jay’len Wilson, Samuel Yelton, Xavier Adams, Jaiden Currence, Haleigh DeWeese, Naryia Edwards, KeSean Ellington, Aiden Evans, Samuel Hanvy, Peyton Hastings,

Tianna Kaiser, Madison Lucas, Kaydence Smith, Will Varner, Jalea Williams, Jeremiah Amaya-Deras, Alyssa Barrett, Sakhia Boswell, Lindzey Boulanger, Anthony Braswell, Danielle Cotton, Joshua Davis, Tyler Furman, Hayden Gleason, Dayton Holt, Levi Humphries, Madison Jackson, Jaala Marshal, Tyler Talbert, TyShonna Whittenburg.

2nd Grade: Summer Altman, Matthew Anthony, Levi Carson, Chase Clark, Keely Draughon, Alex Estephanian, Ethan Guy, Chance Habel, Aleena Hines, Alexandria Jackson, Christopher Meredith, Matthew Morrow, Will Owens, Jayden Smith, Kaleb Surratt, Emily Whitmire, Anthony Anselmo, Latiah Caldwell, Taylor Canipe, Tucker Cash, Adam Cox, Megan Dennis, Aidan Maxey, Jaidyn Moses, Kadence Raines, Chase Smith, Noah Smith, Genesis Tinoco, Jordan Whetstine, Emani Williams, Hannah Allen, Kaley Arter, Claire Bennett, Turner Brown, Jayden Byers, Reed Cooper, Kenia Davidson, Elliot Habel, Samantha Harrelson, Titus Hogue, Kagan Kopruch, Kevin Lipscomb, Cheyanne Reynolds, Javon Smith, and Michael Washburn.

3rd Grade: Christina James, Tajon McCoy, Cole Miller, Taylor Smith, Sema Altikards, Makayla Bennett, Hannah Bess, Colby Carroll, John William Eagle, Bryce Hall, Ashley Laye, Taylor McSwain, Christina Maxwell, Brayden Robinson, Payton Slycord, Shyann Powell, Nicholas Spencer, Deniah Young, Atticus Woodall, Kaitlyn Biddix, Brayden Blair, Holly Campbell, Briana Dennis, Alex Eaton, Colin Friday, Hope Funderburk, Kyrstin Hastings, Alexis Jackson, Vince Jenkins, Mekayla Lynch, Shyanne Peeler, Zamar Montgomery, Nyirah Petty, Blake Shuler, Keith St. Clair, Danyel Thompkins, Julianna Williams.

4th Grade: Natalie Anthony, Michelle Bedoya, Evan Briggs, Alexis Clary, Jermiah Currence, Karissa Smith, Justin Darby, DeShawn Dean, Madison Humphries, Abby McGirt, Paydon Oliver, Avery Philbeck, Drake Putnam, Tyler Smith, Warren Taylor, Marlee Arnold, Maddox Brown, Natalie Brown, Macey Deering, Joey Estephanian, Ty Fuller, Brayden Garris, Trystin Hastings, Heather Hill, Justus Caldwell, Blake Mertz, Jonah Payne, Lavonte Simmons, Casey Smith, and Seth Wyte.

Paw Pride Award (given to two students from each room who have displayed good manners) Kindergarten: Ahmad Leggett, Candice Barrett, J’Lyn Hall, Luke Hough, Chris Sprouse, Jacob Martin.

1st Grade: Jay’len Wilson, Elysia Granger, Will Varner, Haleigh DeWeese, Joshua Davis, Madison Jackson, Shawnette Adams.

2nd Grade: Emily Whitmire, Cameron Carringer, Noah Funderburk, Rikard Ploeger, Claire Bennett, Kagan Kopruch 3rd Grade: Taylor Smith, Makayla Bennett, Alex Eaton, Kaitlyn Biddix 4th Grade: Elijah Fraser,

Jermiah Currence, Lavonte Simmons, Kaleb Arter.

Character Ed. Award (given for Good Citizenship, Kindness, and Self-Discipline) Viviana Tinoco, Dameon Branch, Angelinne Hernandez, Havyn Boyce, Sabrina Howell, Bryce Davis, Aiden Biddix, Bobby Moses, La’Talian Williams, Logan Fowler, Jay’len Wilson, Emileigh Marr, Kylee Whetstine, Samuel Hanvy, Jaiden Currence, Jaala Marshall, Ty’Shonna Whittenburg, Sakhia Boswell, Chase Clark, Tijheer Scott, AJ Jackson, Adam Cox, Olivia Massagee, Emani Williams, Turner Brown, Cheyanne Reynolds, Elliot Habel, Tajon McCoy, Bryce Hall, Sema Altikardes, Alex Eaton, Brayden Blair, Kaitlyn Biddix, Rayna Chichester, Shaniece Lowe-Christian, Natalie Anthony, Joey Estephanian, Justus Caldwell, Macey Deering, Abigail Whisnant, Christian Tyler.

Music Award Kayla McSwain, Shaylon Springs, Dakota Harrelson, ZaNiyaha McCleave, Peyton Hastings, Tyler Furman, Chance Habel, Tucker Cash, Kayley Arter, Ashley Laye, Vince Jenkins, Rayna Chichester, Natalie Brown, Joseph Callahan.

Art Award Brasdin Moore, Wesley Turner, Candice Barrett, Sakhia Boswell, Kylee Whetstine, Elysia Granger, Genesis Tinoco, Cheyanne Reynolds, Chance Habel, Julianna Williams, Christina Maxwell, Brayden Garris, Madison Humphries.

PE Award Jordan Torres, Sabrina Howell, Adiem Biddix, Jeremiah Hunter, Kylee Whetstine, Sakhia Boswell, Keely Draughon, Anthony Anselmo, Claire Bennett, Shyanne Powell, Keith St. Clair, Abby McGirt, Marlee Arnold.

Bus Award Sema Altidardes, Justus Caldwell, La’talian Williams, Brandon Vance Handwriting Award MyShawn Littlejohn, Rayhuana Robbins, Nathan Glover, Alyssa Glover, KeSean Ellington, Alyssa Barrett, Kaleb Surratt, Taylor Canipe, Samantha Harrelson, Taylor McSwain, Shyanna Peeler, Seth Wyte, Brandyn Marr Phonics Award Kody Cannova, Bryce Davis, Shaylon Springs, Jarvis Guyton, Madison Lucas, Tyler Furman, Matthew Anthony, Megan Dennis, Reed Cooper Reading Award Payton Slycord, Keith St. Clair, Michelle Bedoya, Macey Deering Math Award Damien Lingerfelt, Chloe Anthony, Chloe Carringer, ZaNiyiaha McCleave, Kaydence Smith, Lindzey Boulanger, Christopher Meredith, Jaidyn Moses, Turner Brown, Colby Carroll, Holly Campbell, Karissa Smith, Brayden Garris Science Award Justin Lawson, John Bradley Ledbetter, Precious Adams, Tyler McIntyre, Peyton Hastings, Dayton Holt, Levi Carson, Olyvia Clark, Elliot Habel, Bryce Hall, Shyanna Peeler, Tyler Smith, Maddox Brown Social Studies Award

City of Kings Mountain Water Resources employees Bryan Mauney, center, and Eddie Byers look on as backhoe operator Bo Mauney lifts a damaged fire hydrant from the ground near the intersection of York Rd. and E. Gold St. A motorist struck the hydrant, which workers say was more than 75 years old, about a month ago, causing damage to it and an underground pipe. Newer hydrants come with a breakaway function that make for quicker repair and replacement. The new hydrant is seen on a trailer bed in the background.

Photo by DAVE BLANTON

Charles Christenbury, an adjunct professor at Cleveland Community College, leads a class in the current series of workshops. A new round begins Monday, and registration for the free classes is available now. Credit: Mauney Memorial Library.

Library hosting workshops Starting Monday, the Mauney Memorial Library is hosting a series of classes designed to prepare individuals for seeking, applying for and winning jobs in the area.

The idea behind the courses is to help folks learn how to network and use their strengths in selecting prospective employers, said Library Director Sharon Stack.

The free classes begin Monday and run for four weeks, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The program is a collaboration between the library and Cleveland Community College. Those interested can sign up anytime, up to the first day of classes. Participants must attend the first two days of classes to be guaranteed a spot for its duration.

“It’s about teaching things that employers look for (in job candidates),” Stack said.

The classes, taught by adjunct professors at Cleveland Community College, will focus on a different area every week: 21st Century Skills, Interview Success, Computer and Resume Skills and Passing the Company Test.

Chamber President to retire “It’s time.” With those w o r d s , Michael Chrisawn informed the Board of Directors at their regular meeting on February 18 that he plans to retire as CHRISAWN President of the Cleveland County Chamber effective March 31, 2014.

Chrisawn returned to Cleveland County in 2008 for a “second term.” He was Executive Director of the Chamber here in 1979 and since then has been head of Chambers in Bessemer, Alabama, Blacksburg, Virginia, McMinnville, Tennessee, and Roane County, Tennessee.

“We have mixed feelings about Michael’s retirement,” stated Micki Padgett, Chairman of the Board of Directors. “We are happy for his opportunity to take a slower pace and enjoy more free time but will certainly miss his experience, leadership, and dedication to progress in Cleveland County.”

Chrisawn says he plans to enjoy riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle which was a Christmas gift from his wife, Lea, in 2013. He said, “It is something I look forward to and it will give me an opportunity to enjoy time with our two sons, both of whom are motorcycle riders.” Chrisawn also has some business opportunities that he would like to explore, including the possibility of opening a pottery studio with his wife who has

been throwing pots (creating pottery) for about 10 years “I have enjoyed my ‘second term’ in Cleveland County and I feel very upbeat about the future of the community and the Chamber. Cleveland County is a great place to live and I look forward to watching the area grow and prosper,” he said.

“Plans for a transition strategy are already underway,” said Micki Padgett.

“Doug Sharp has agreed to serve as Interim President until a permanent replacement can be found. We will also identify a search committee and begin the search process immediately.” Chrisawn has graciously agreed to assist during this time to be sure the Chamber continues to provide the same level of services to its membership and the community.

KMIS team winner BATTLE OF THE BOOKS WINNERS – KM Intermediate School students, above, read 26 books to prepare for the Battle of the Books Middle School competition which includes students in grades 6-8. The students have been cramming for the competition once or twice a week since October preparing for the big event. Students have to be able to identify in which book certain details take place. Front row, from left, Savanna Briggs, Maggie Lloyd, Zoe Eagan, Randy Horn, Lucy Northcutt, and Tonnie Bearfield, NBCT Media Coordinator. Back row, from left, Kylie Bearfield, Triston Hannon, Erica Bridges, Brooke Clark, Abigail Velez, and Amber Hall.

The sixth grade Battle of the Books team at Kings Mountain Intermediate School won the Cleveland County Battle of the Books competition Feb. 21. The eleven-member team competed against the other meddle and intermediate schools in Cleveland County.

The team will move on to compete at the Regional level on April 8 at the Imaginon in Charlotte.

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Use care cleaning up storm debris Recent winter storms felled trees and branches across North Carolina. The N.C. Forest Service encourages homeowners and others who prune trees or burn yard debris to use caution and follow some basic steps.

Although your trees may look severely damaged, restorative pruning and care may increase the chances of them regaining their original health and beauty. If the basic structure of your trees is intact, it may be in your best interest

Guest, Elkins named to president’s council Tina Guest, Staff Manager, and Ryan Elkins, Agency Manager, both of Western & Southern Life Insurance Company in Shelby, have been named to the President's Council, an exclusive production club at Western & Southern Life Insurance Company that recognizes high performance in sales and service,. “Tina and Ryan are both in elite status at Western & Southern Life Insurance,'' said Anthony M. Garcia,. President of Western & Southern Agency Group. Garcia said the professionals recognized for achieving President's Council have exceeded expectations as financial translators who cut through the jargon and provide simple, practical solutions to individuals, families and small businesses they serve. Fewer than 3% of the company's field sales force achieves this level of recognition annually, said Garcia.

Facility inspections Facilities inspected by the Cleveland County Health Department Feb. 1014 included the following: Love's Fish Box, 97; Waffle House, 98; and Summit Place, 99. Facilities inspected Feb. 24-28 include: KFC, King St., 97; Southern Chew, 96; and Kings Mountain Care Center, 97.

Also inspected Feb. 1721: Hardees 9.5; Italian Garden 98.5; Wendy’s 98; Kings Mountain Intermediate School 99; and Kings Mountain Middle :School 98.5.

â– BRIEFS After school program at Good Hope Good Hope Presbyterian Church, Cansler St., hosts a free after-school program on Monday and Wednesday each week from 3:30-5:30 p.m. for help with homework. Parents must provide transportation.

Pancake supper Saturday at Dixon The youth of Dixon Presbyterian Church will hold a spaghetti supper Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds will be used for a youth retreat at Fort Caswell.

The public is invited.

Following the supper, former pastor Dr. Olin Whitener of Dublin, VA will preach at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

Dr. Whitener’s son, Jason, of St. Luke�s Presbyterian Church near Atlanta, will preach at the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday.

to save the tree. Tree topping is not a viable solution to storm-damage recovery or prevention. The sprouts that occur after topping are fast-growing, weakly attached branches that are more likely to break off in a future storm.

If you are concerned about the health of your trees, contact a certified arborist to assess tree health and structural integrity. Most tree work should be done only by those trained and equipped to work safely in and around trees. Ar-

borists are knowledgeable about the needs of trees and are trained and equipped to provide proper care.

People who choose to do their own cleanup after a storm should work with a partner, particularly when operating equipment such as chain saws. If you are not familiar with chain saws, consult a professional. If you must use a chain saw, adhere to the following guidelines: Before any work begins, survey

the site for hazards, such as downed electrical wires, leaning trees or broken limbs hanging in the canopy; if electrical wires are an issue, do not attempt the tree work. Contact the utility company and let its crew remove the electrical wires. Work only on the ground and always wear a hard hat, eye protection, chain-saw chaps and appropriate footwear. Keep both hands on the chain saw’s handles at all times.

Use caution when cutting with

the tip of the chain saw to avoid kickback; cut at waist level or below. Beware of trees and limbs under pressure. Trees on top of each other or trees that have twisted when falling can be under enormous pressure. Sudden release of this pressure with a chain saw or other tool can cause injury or even death. When you begin to get tired, stop sawing and let someone else take over, or wait until the next day to continue.

â– OPINION

Assisted suicide in America

by GLENN MOLLETTE Physician assisted suicide is becoming a bit more popular in America. A New Mexico judge recently ruled that terminally ill, mentally competent patients have the right to ask a physician to end their lives. This would make New Mexico the fifth state to make it legal.

My first wife progressively died for 12 years.

Multiple sclerosis took her from a vibrant, active person to a total invalid unable to do anything but talk. She was a prisoner inside of a body incapable of functioning to any degree whatsoever. On New Year's Eve three years ago before she died she begged me to call

Dr. Kevorkian, who became famous for assisting 130 people in their deaths.

She later tried suicide and once begged me to put her in our closed garage and start the car. She did not want to die and leave her family but living trapped inside of a body ravaged by disease was excruciating for her.

I know how I personally fee. Should I get to the point where I am without hope of ever enjoying this momentary world I would like to simply go on over to the other side to be with my Lord.

There are some problems herein. Life should always be our priority. My heart screams out, “No to any assisted suicide.� We need to put our priorities on finding new cures for dis-

ease and enabling people to live to ripe old ages so that one day while watching Andy Griffith we just sort of nod off and wake up in a better place. Our society's priority must never focus on how we can more readily help our sick and aged die faster but how we can heal and help life to be more enjoyable. However, life cannot be very enjoyable if we are imprisoned in a body that will not function.

Physician assisted suicide is legal in Oregon, Washington, Montana and Vermont. Terminally ill patients in these states can now have their doctors prescribe a fatal prescription.

Patients must make the requests. Keep in mind this is illegal in most of our country. Also, in many cases

persons get beyond the point of making such a decision and linger often in vegetative states. This is where a living will comes into play so that life support can be removed and Hospice can assist.

I will be redundant. I don't like the idea of ending anybody's life. About a month before my wife died our doctor called me off into a corner and said, “Glenn, there comes a time.

She has struggled with this for so long. We have done all we can do.'' My response was, “I want you to help her live.� “Okay, we will do all we can,'' he assured. They did try and she lived about another month.

I will always be glad for that one more month as we talked about things I would otherwise have missed.

The end of life is a tough conversation for anybody facing it regardless of which side of the bed you are sitting.

The Bible says there is a time to die. Having someone we love voluntarily make that decision about ending his or her life just doesn't seem like that is what the Bible is talking about. However, keep in mind that God is bigger, more loving and far more forgiving than we are.

(Glenn Mollette is the author of 'Silent Struggler: A Caregiver's Personal Story� and nine other books. Contact him at Gmollette@aol.com.

Like his facebook page at www.facebook.com/glennmollette.

More from Tim Moore in Raleigh

By TIM MOORE I want to provide you with an update from Raleigh.

First, I would like to acknowledge the important hard work put forth by Destination Cleveland County and the many residents of Cleveland County who made the opening of the Earl Scruggs Center (http://earlscruggscenter.org /) in Shelby a tremendous success.

The museum is a tribute to our very own bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs, showing his life and dedication to music through many exhibits including video footage, showcases of his instruments, and much more I encourage everyone to visit and to encourage your friends and family to visit.

I also want to touch upon education.

The end-ofgrade reading andmath tests administered to all students between third and eighth grade have been required since the passage of a federal program, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2001, also known as "No Child Left Behind." North Carolina cannot do away with these tests without losing substantial funding for our school system. Under the federal requirement, North Carolina is federally mandated to develop end-of-grade test questions and the "cut scores" for proficiency levels, which have been updated over time to reflect curricular changes. However, our state does offer alternative assessment or the optional creation of a reading portfolio that allows a student to demonstrate his or her proficiency, if he or she did not meet the "cut score" for his or her class level on the end-of-grade reading test.

I have spoken with parents and teachers in the district who have indicated that Cleveland County schools

have started to administer the student reading portfolio to all third graders. As you will read below, this is not required of all third graders.

"The Read to Achieve program was passed into law in 2012 to help our state's students reach reading proficiency by the end of third grade, the age that long-term student success is best predicted. Test results from last year show that North Carolina is missing the mark as only 45 percent of third graders state-wide passed grade-level readingstandards. The only additional testing under the new legislation is to give an alternative assessment to third graders who do not pass their end-of-grade reading test. Students may also demonstrate reading proficiency through a reading portfolio that has been developed by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI)."

Read to Achieve was passed into law through the Budget during the 2012 legislative session and, and except for the Kindergarten Entry Assessment, applies beginning with the current2013-2014 school year.

Third grade students are required to demonstrate reading proficiency on their end-of-grade testing, an alternative reading assessment approved by the State Board of Education, or a student reading portfolio.

The student reading portfolio and review process was developed by DPI and approved by the State Board of Education.

It is up to the local school board to decide which students should be administered the student reading portfolio. There is nothing in current law requiring the local boards to use the student reading portfolio option with all third graders. The law requires that the student reading portfolio include "three examples of student work demonstrating mastery by a

grade of seventy percent (70%) or above" for each reading benchmark, If students do not pass the standard of demonstrating reading proficiency by the end of the third grade year, they have the following options: 1. Retake the end-ofthird grade reading test one time; 2.Take the alternative end-of-grade reading test; 3. Demonstrate reading proficiency at the third grade level on the student reading portfolio, and; 4. Participate in a statefunded summer reading workshop in an effort to pass before being promoted to fourth grade.

Students have until Nov. 1 of the year in which they have been retained, and placed in an accelerated reading class or a transitional 3rd-4th grade combination class, to demonstrate reading proficiency on the alternative end-of-grade reading proficiency assessment or on the student reading portfolio to be promoted to the fourth grade.

Last year's end-ofgrade assessments showed that only 45 percent of North Carolina's third graders are reading at grade level.

State Superintendent Dr. June Atkinson spoke to the Governmental Operations

committee about the Read to Achieve Program. She has recently sent out correspondence to all school superintendents stating that a portfolio should not be required of every child in third grade. Dr. Atkinson is convening an Advisory Committee comprised of local educators, reading experts from the field and from the university system, and policy-makers including State Board of Education members to "review portfolio processes to date and to offer recommendations about the work that has been done to date and steps that need to be taken in the future."

Again, the portfolio decision is being made at the local level and is not required by state law.

Also, while on the topic of education, I want to address a recent article<http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/12/15/346 3202/nc-schools-deal-withfewer-dollars.html> from December 16, 2013 in the News & Observer which was misleading.

The article indicated that "no money is set aside for computers or other digital devices for every student."

The fact is that nearly $30 million was set aside in the budget for the School Technology Fund in each of the next two years for digital

learning and technology including $11,928,735 of lottery funds and $18,000,000 from Civil Fines and Forfeiture fund. Great flexibility has been given to Local Education Agencies so that money can be moved across allocations in case the funds need be used for textbooks and other supplies that less fortunate schools may need.

These funds will be crucial to developing our schools and providing our children, the future of the great state of North Carolina, with the best education possible.

Although I regret that we were not able to award teachers with a raise this past session, I assure you that we will work as hard as possible to give teachers a raise this session.

Again, I want to reiterate that a raise was not possible because of the growth of Medicaid. To emphasize this, examine these numbers. In fiscal year 1989/90, the Medicaid budget was $384 million or 6.4 percent of the total $6 billion State budget.

In fiscal year 2014/15, the Medicaid budget is $3.69 billion or 18.3% of the total $21.17 billion State budget. The tremendous growth of this program has placed a large burden upon North Carolina and our taxpayers.

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GOVERNMENT KINGS MOUNTAIN CITY COUNCIL meets last Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Kings Mountain City Hall, 101 W. Gold St. CLEVELAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. in the commissionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; chambers, second floor, County Administration Building, 311 E. Marion St., Shelby.

CLEVELAND COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS meets the second Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. in the Board Room of the Board of Elections, 215 Patton Drive, Shelby.

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CLUB MEETINGS AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY meets the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 155, E. Gold Street.

DOUGH MAKERS INVESTMENT CLUB â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Dough Makers Investment Club (for women) usually meets every third Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Edward Jones Office at 307 B East King Street. For information, please contact the Edward Jones Office at 704-739-0997 or Esther Plonk, President 704-739-1917.

KINGS MOUNTAIN ROTARY CLUB Every Thursday, noon, at the Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King St. SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets every first Tuesday of the month at the KM Art Center (Old Depot), 301 N. Piedmont Ave. Social time is at 6:30 p.m. and the program is at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome.

KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLUB â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets the 4th Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, E. Mountain St. EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLUBâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, E. Mountain St. MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets every fourth Thursday of every month at Central United Methodist Church.

VFW POST 9811, Kings Mountain/Cherryville meets the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m.

IN COUNTRY VIETNAM VETERANS breakfast group â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets the 2nd Monday of every month, 9 a.m., at Mountain View Restaurant in Kings Mountain. Contact Steve Brown at 704-739-2725 for more information.

KM KIWANIS CLUB â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for dinner in the Community Room (lower level) at the Mauney Memorial Library, S. Piedmont Ave. KM LIONS CLUBâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Linwood Restaurant, 805 Cleveland Ave. HEART Ball will be held March 22 at LeGrand Center.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS: Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Christ the King Catholic Church, 714 Stone St., 6:30 p.m., meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.

Contact: Mary (704) 482-8690. You may also call the Reach Line & Information at (704) 319-1625, or go to www.oa.org. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for membership. The groups are self-supporting.

POSITIVE ATTITUDES WALKING CLUB - There is an open invitation to all

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Kings Mountain ladies to join the Positive Attitudes Walking Club. The club members walk in various downtown areas of Kings Mountain during lunch hours. An inspirational devotion is provided. For more information call 704-472-4403.

COLONEL FREDERICK HAMBRIGHT CHAPTER Daughters of the American Revolution meets monthly for programs. Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence is eligible to join the DAR. For more information on membership or attending our meeting, please contact Loretta Cozart at 704-241-2218.

SENIOR CENTER BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets the third Wednesday of the month from 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:30 a.m. in the Craft Room, sponsored by Gentiva.

BACKPACK PROJECT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Please bring in non-perishable food items for our backpack project. These backpacks go to students who need a little extra food over the weekend. Backpacks are returned each Monday, filled on Thursday, and handed out to students when they leave on Friday. Suggested items are: individual cereal packs (can be eaten without milk), Pop Tarts, individual prepared dinners (Mac & Cheese, spaghetti, etc.), fruit cups, applesauce, pudding cups, Beenie Weenies, peanut butter, juice boxes, crackers or cookies.

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES taught

by Pat Bolte are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center. Emphasis is on individual attention.

Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;AI CHI CLASS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursdays 2-3 p.m. in Conference Room I. Andrew Baker is instructor of Tai Chi 4 Health & Balance and a donation of $3 per person is requested. Rotating exercises, health lessons, and surprise extras keep it fresh. All donations will go toward purchase of DVDs for the class.

SILVER ARTS/SENIOR GAMES- Registration packets are at the front desk at the Patrick Center. Silver-Arts entries will be on display at the Neal Center in the VIP Room in Shelby from March 10-14. A reception will be on March 11 at 10 a.m. and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Performing Arts Folliesâ&#x20AC;? will perform on March 14 at 6 p.m. Awards luncheon will be on March 26 at 11:30 a.m.

NEW BEGINNER LINE DANCES Beginners Line Dance classes are taught by Archie Cherpak each Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. at the Patrick Center.

DUTCH LUNCH BUNCH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; If you like to eat and want to laugh and enjoy the company of others, join the Dutch Lunch Bunch open to any senior 55 and older. $1 fee for transportation to a restaurant.

MANAGING DIABETES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; An educa-

tional program with expert advice on better diabetes management is held the last Monday of every month from 2-4 p.m. in the Patrick Center Conference Room I. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free and open to the public.

COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER OF THE CAROLINAS is issuing an urgent plea for blood donors following the winter storm.

All four CBCC donor centers, Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia and Hickory. All interested donors are urged to call 704-972-4700 to make an appointment.

SUPPORT GROUPS AT PATRICK CENTER- First Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. Evening Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Support Group, Neisler Life Enrichment Center, Kings Mountain; first Wednesdays at 10 a.m. depression support group, Patrick Center; second Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. Evening Dementia support group, Life Enrichment Center, Shelby; fourth Tuesdays 6 p.m. Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Support Group, Life Enrichment Center, Shelby; last Mondays at 2 p.m. diabetic Support and education, Patrick Senior Center.

COMMODITIES DISTRIBUTION â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Patrick Center will distribute U.S.D.A. commodities, surplus food for low-income persons on March 11 from 1-2:30 p.m. Make arrangements at the KM senior center.

CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN SPECIAL EVENTS - Firehouse Cook-off April 18 and 19 at the walking track; Easter Egg Hunt April 19; Over the Mountain Triathlon May 17; Memorial Day observance May 26; Revolutionary July 4th on July 4th; Beach Blast from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at Patriots Park July 19; National Night Out at Patriots Park on August 5; Patriot Day observance Sept.

9; Gateway Festival 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct.11; Great Pumpkin Parade begins at city hall on Oct. 31, 2014; Veterans Day parade and observance Nov.11; Christmas tree lighting Nov.24; Christmas parade 3 p.m. Dec. 6. Y Patriots Park Rockin Jingle Bell Run 10 a.m.

HOSPICE The Hospice Store - Located at 323 E. Marion Street beside Dollar General near Uptown Shelby. Please call Angela Jones at 704-751-3530 if you have items to donate or for volunteer opportunities. Store Hours: Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

REFLECTIONS SUPPORT GROUP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tuesdays: March 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 8, 15, 2014 5:30-7 p.m. Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building. Call 704487-4577 extension 162 to register. Make every effort to attend all six sessions of this grief-sharing group.

HEARTS FOR HOSPICE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For a $1 donation, you can purchase a heart to display in your home, office, church or wherever you wish in honor/memory of a loved one and a line from on it. Hearts can be purchased at the Hospice Administration Building, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, or by calling 704- 751-3591.

2014 First Quarter Wish List includes: AAA batteries, Adult pull-ups (size S-M),

anti-bacterial hand soap, 8-12 ounces; baby wipes, baby monitors, 16 oz. cups hot and cold, cleaning supplies, heavy duty Styrofoam plates, individual canned beverages, sodas, fruit drinks, water, individual wrapped snack items including cakes, cookies, soups, peanut butter, apple sauce, Kleenex, paper towels. Napkins, plastic forks and spoons, monetary donations for other patient needs, Sidewalk De-icer (small containers for homecare patients, and volunteers and groups, musicians to provide music and friendly visits. Call 704-751-3547 to schedule.

MEMORY BEAR WORKSHOP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, March 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 a.m.-noon or 4-7 p.m. Kings Mountain Hospice House, 321 Kings Mountain Boulevard.

HOSPICE TRAINING CLASS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; March 17, 18, and 20, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or 5:309:30 p.m. Hospice Cleveland County Administrative Building.

PET LOSS WORKSHOP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love you foreverâ&#x20AC;?- Tuesday, April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 5:30-7 p.m. at Kings Mountain Hospice House, 321 Kings Mountain Blvd, respond to Tina Whisnant at 704-a538-1397. OR Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, Thursday, April 17, 24, and May 1, 8 from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

HOSPICE CHICKEN DINNER FUNDRAISER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday, April 4, from 3-7 p.m. at Hospice Cleveland County Administration building - ½ chicken, slaw, pickles, baked beans, rolls, dessert for $10 plate.

Drive through only. Free business delivery for orders of 10 or more available for advanced purchased. Chicken prepared by Doug Fortenberry. Tickets may be purchased at the Hospice Administration Building, the Hospice Store or by calling 704-487-4677 p.m.

KINGS MOUNTAIN GATEWAY TRAILS, Inc., 807 Battleground Ave., ½ mile from downtown Kings Mountain, 704739-4755 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 18 months of activities from August 2013 to November 2014 in celebration of being designated a National Recreation Trail August 2013.

MARCH 22: 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Walk with a Doc at Gateway Trail.

APRIL 22: 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Walk with a Doc at Gateway Trail.

MAY 24: 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Walk with a Doc at Gateway Trail.

JUNE 28: 9 a.m.-10 a.m. - Walk with a Doc at Gateway Trail.

JULY 26: 9 a.m.-10 a.m.-Walk with a Doc at Gateway Trail.

AUG. 23: 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Walk with a Doc at Gateway Trail.

SEPT. 27: 9 a.m.-10 a.m.- Walk with a Doc at Gateway Trail.

OCT. 25: 9 a.m.-10 a.m.- Walk with a Doc at Gateway Trail.

NOV. 8: 5th anniversary of Gateway Trail.

NOV. 22: 9 a.m.-10 a.m.-Walk with a Doc at Gateway Trail.

DEC. 27: 9 a.m.-10 a.m.-Walk with a Doc at Gateway Trail.