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Sarah Fox, Josh Clark, Bethany Falls and Nathan Overton, left to right, board the bus in a scene from the musical, “Have a Nice Day,'' which opens by the Kings Mountain Little Theatre Friday night at 7:30 p.m. in the first weekend of performances at Joy Theatre. Photo by SUSAN CHAMPION

KMLT Musical opens Friday The groovy musical, “Have A Nice Day” will be presented by the Kings Mountain Little Theatre on two weekends beginning Friday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 13 matinee at 3 p.m. and on March 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Joy Performing Arts Theatre in downtown Kings Mountain.

Wendy Walega is directing the show and choreographer is Dawn Ruckus. Libby

Putnam is music director.

Harris Funeral Home is show sponsor.

Members of the cast are Sarah Fox as Ronda, Josh Clarke as Kitt, Bethany Falls as Lori Anne and Nathan Overton as Brian.

Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for senior citizens and students. Group discounts are available . For information and reservations online www.kmlt.org or email for tickets kmlt.org See KMLT MUSICAL, Page 7

BLACK HISTORY MONTH - Rev. Billy Houze, Rev. Ricky McCluney, Joyce Pressley, Donnie Thurman, Andrea Lesley- Fite and Rev. Lamont Littlejohn, left to right, were presenters, along with Richard Hooker, insert picture, at last Friday's Black History Month presentation at Grover Elementary School Cafeteria. Pressley, Grover teacher, arranged the program and presenters used the theme, “Past, Present and Future.”

Photo by LIB STEWART

Kings Mountain area voters will join their Cleveland County neighbors at the polls Tuesday, March 15 for the Primary Election w h e r e they will vote a N o r t h HAWKINS Carolina Presidential preference for US President, candidates for US Senate and NC ALLEN Governor w h i c h will be decided at the general election in November and narrow the field of county commissioner candidates

from four to three.

Polls open at 6:30 p.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. The two Kings Mountain city polling places are Kings Mountain North at the Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. K i n g St., and Kings Mount a i n South at HUTCHINS Mauney Memorial Library, 100 S. Piedm o n t Avenue.

BRIDGES Other p o l l ing places in the area are: Bethware at Bethlehem Baptist Church Activities Center, 1017 Bethlehem Road;

on why they are running.

Doug Bridges, 62, manager of Bridges BBQ Lodge said: “I have wanted to run for public office for several years, but I have been busy raising a family and building a career. As retirement nears, I feel that I will have the time needed to devote to being a county commissioner. As a Christian conservative, I believe government should be as transparent as possible. I support first responders. Hopefully, we can do something about the gang situation. There are several gangs operating in our area. Law enforcement must be allowed to stay ahead of the technology of the criminal element in our society. Our citizens must feel safe and protected.

Next, our economy needs to keep growing, we need to keep training our work force in order to attract more See ELECTION, Page 7

Early voting ends Saturday

In broad daylight Sunday

Police say juvenile fought off attacker Kyle Matthew Moore, 19, of 205 Duke St., faces charges of second degree sex offense, a felony, and sexual battery, a misdemeanor, after allegedly attacking a juvenile in broad daylight Sunday afternoon, according to Det. Cpl. K. L. Hamrick of the Kings Mountain Police Department.

Kings Mountain Police responded to a call on West Gold Street near Phifer Road about 2 p.m.

Sunday where they found a juvenile who described being attacked by an unknown suspect. The juvenile's name and age was not released.

According to a press

Grover at Grover Town Hall, 207 Mulberry Road; Oak Grove at Oak Grove Baptist Church fellowship hall, 1022 Oak Grove Road; and Waco at Waco Community Volunteer Fire Department, 2139 Cherryville Road, Waco.

Chief interest in the Kings Mountain area is the primary race for Republican county commissioner.

Three seats are available and four Republicans have filed, so the Primary will narrow the field to three candidates.

In November the three nominated face opposition from Democratic candidates Mary Accor and Willie McIntosh.

Kings Mountain incumbents on the board of county commissioners Ronnie Hawkins, Johnny Hutchins and Susan Allen face opposition from Douglas G. Bridges of Shelby.

The Herald asked the four candidates to weigh in

release from KMPD, the juvenile was walking West on West Gold Street toward Phifer Road when she was attacked by a man who grabbed her from behind. Police said witnesses reported that the young woman physically fought off her attacker, yelled for help, and the alleged attacker walked away.

The alleged attack took place near the North Carolina National Guard Armory at 301 Phifer Road and several Guardsmen outside the motor pool helped with the victim and others caught up with a suspect and detained him until police arrived, See ATTACKER, Page 7

Early voting for the March 15 Primary continues 3 ½ days this week at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 220 N. Watterson Street.

Election officials said the turnout is a little lower than anticipated. From Thursday through Saturday, the first three days of early voting, 1,263 ballots were cast in the county. Of those ballots, 1, 888 were cast at the county's two voter locations. The remaining ballots

were absentee filings.

The polls will be open Wednesday (today), Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and ends Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Voters can register to vote and cast a ballot during early voting only.

A voter ID is required to vote in person.

The other early voting site in Cleveland County is Bethel Baptist Church, 606 S. DeKalb Street in Shelby.

Runners, above, participate in a big race at Gateway Trail.

Grover students celebrate Saturday's race will feature a 10 mile race for the second time in addition to a 5K and Fun Run. File photo Legion Riders Black History Month The seven presenters their eyes everything is to sponsor Egg Hunt Races Saturday at Black History Month at “cool.”

Grover Elementary School Donnie Thurman Jr., a at Gateway Trail got enthusiastic applause member of the Cleveland for kids Saturday from the young students County board of education, who joined in to clap, sing, and tell the world that Grover School is No. 1 and in

opened his remarks by saying that there was a time when blacks and whites could not come to school together. “I see a lot of diversity in this room,'' he said to students in grades 1-4. He made the introductions and all the presenters delighted the large crowd of students See GROVER, Page 7

American Legion Post 155 Riders will sponsor a free Easter Egg hunt for children Saturday, March 12, at 1 p.m. at the American Legion on E. Gold Street.

Prizes and candy will be distributed to children.

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The Easter Egg hunt attracted a crowd of children last year and all children are invited to take part in the event.

Grab your running shoes and comfortable attire and join the 7th annual Gateway Trail Run Saturday morning at 9 a.m.

There is something for everyone – a 5K,10 mile and Kids Fun Run and you can still register on Saturday by reporting early prior to start off.

Rail spike trophy plaques

will go to the top three male and female winners in both the 5K and 10M races and all Fun-Run participants will get a medal. Since a portion of the trail is built on an old railroad and since the Gateway Trail is part of the “Rails to Trails” system in North Carolina the promoters of the Run wanted to use See RACES, Page 7

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■ POLICE

■ OBITUARIES

Tony Bumgardner hero to his family

KINGS MOUNTAIN -Cloyd “Tony” Bumgardner, 82, resident of Kings Mountain, NC, went home to be with his Lord on March 2, 2016 at his home.

He was born in Huntington, PA to the late Clayton Bumgardner and Sadie Mae Wilson Bumgardner and was also preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Ann Bumgardner.

Tony retired as Sgt. First Class from the United States Army after 23 years

Harvey Lockhart former Scoutmaster

KINGS MOUNTAIN Harvey J. “Jr.” Lockhart, Jr., 54, resident of Kings Mountain, went to be with the Lord on March 2, 2016.

He was born in Lynchburg, Va. to the late Harvie Joseph Lockhart and Virginia Gleason Purdue Lockhart and was also preceded

Pat Davis Russell enjoyed family time

KINGS MOUNTAIN Patricia “Pat” Davis Russell, 80 resident of Kings Mountain, NC went to her heavenly home March 5, 2016 at Testa Family Hospice House.

She was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late Lloyd Davis and Mary Bennett Davis and was also preceded in death by her brother, Ken Davis. She was retired from Polygram, Grover, NC and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Ruth Ware King devoted church member

KINGS MOUNTAIN - Ruth Ware King, 89 resident of Kings Mountain, NC passed away on March 4, 2016.

She was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late Thomas Franklin Ware and Christeen Lenora Ross Ware and was also preceded in death by her first husband of 46 years, W. Norman King; and her second husband, Arthur Eugene King; and her brother, Arthur Bunyan Ware.

Ruth graduated as Valedictorian from Bethware High School in 1943, Gardner-Webb Junior College in 1945 and retired from Southern Bell after 30 years of service. She was a devoted Christian and member of First Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, where she was a member of the Gleaner B. Sunday

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of service. He served during the Vietnam War and Korean War. He was formerly employed with Westinghouse Nuclear Turbine Co, Charlotte, NC for 20 years.

A very active member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, he served as deacon, choir member, usher, and missionary on mission trips to Kentucky and Arizona. He enjoyed being a member of the Cleveland County Senior Golf Association and Golden Seniors Bowling League, Gastonia.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and hero to his family.

Surviving are his wife of 21 years, Frances Smith Bumgardner, of the home; sons, Ralph Bumgardner and James Bumgardner and daughters, Sharon Ramey and Deborah Bumgardner Donald, all of Kings Mountain; brother, Earl Bumgardner and wife, Betty, Lorton, VA; sister, Ann B. Rhinesmith, Atlanta,

GA; sister-in-law Clarice Smith Bryant, Greenwood, SC; grandchildren Chris Bumgardner, Brian Donald, Jennifer Donald and Casey Ramey; and great-grandchildren Gracie Donald and Luke Keith Brown.

The funeral service with military honors was held Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 4 p.m. at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church.

The family received friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016 in the church sanctuary prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, P.O. Box 605 Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.

in death by his sister Katie Lockhart Pauley.

He was the owner of Lockhart Investments. He attended East Gold Street Wesleyan Church and was a former Scoutmaster. He loved fishing, loved to cook and grill, playing horseshoes and corn hole, gardening and especially his dog Max. Surviving are his son, Tanner Joseph Lockhart, Kings Mountain; daughters, Ashley Lockhart Herndon and husband, John, of Fallston and Brooke Taylor Lockhart of Kings Mountain; wife Cynthia Haas Lockhart, Kings Mountain; sisters, Linda Lockhart Walker and husband, Clint, Kings Mountain; Gwen Lockhart Evans and husband, Tim, Concord, VA; and granddaughter Mabry Kate Herndon.

The funeral service was conducted Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 3 p.m. at the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Rev. Scott Whitney and Dr. Robert Eng officiating.

The family received friends Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home.

Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain.

Memorials may be made to East Gold Street Wesleyan Church, 701 E. Gold Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086 A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.

A member of First Baptist Church, she was a member of the Ruth Sunday School. She enjoyed spending time with her family.

Surviving are her husband, Donald Wayne Russell, of the home; son, Mark W. Russell and fiance’ Cathy P. Jay, Shelby; daughter, Karla Russell Bennett and husband Mike, Kings Mountain; grandchildren Christopher Bennett, Katie Burgess and husband, Jason, all of Kings Mountain; Tyler Russell, Atlanta, GA; and Brittany Buck and husband, Philip, Buford, GA; and three great-grandchildren Charley Burgess, Bennett Burgess and Harper Buck.

A Celebration of Life service was held Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 3 p.m. at First Bap-

tist Church. Dr. John Sloan officiated the service.

The family received friends immediately after the funeral service in the Christian Ministry Center of First Baptist Church.

Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 605 W. King Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive Shelby, NC 28150 A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.

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A volunteer with Kings Mountain Hospital and a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, she was active in the Eastern Star for 50 years. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Christian Anderson and staff for the loving care of our mother.

She is survived by her sons, Jack D. King, Esquire, Oviedo, FL and Bruce King and wife, Kathleen, South Windsor, CT; daughters, Norma Pettus and husband, John, Kings Mountain, and Joyce K. Allen and husband, Rick, Easley, SC; stepdaughter, Leah Jordan and husband, Don, Mint Hill, NC; sisters, Ruby Bolin and Inez Hannah, both of Kings Mountain; grandchildren Shawn Pettus, Jenna Ross, Alyssa Edwards, Lauren King, Fain King and Andrew Feltz; and nine great-grandchildren.

The funeral service was

conducted Monday, March 7, 2016 at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Dr. John Sloan officiated the service.

The family received friends Sunday, March 6, 2016 from 7-9 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service Monday, March 7, 2016 in the Stained Glass Room of First Baptist Church.

Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain.

Memorials may be made to Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity 110 S. Main Street, Boiling Springs, NC 28017 or Kings Mountain Hospital Auxiliary, 706 W. King Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 A guest register is available at www. HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Kings Mountain was in charge of arrangements.

Sonja Lynn Melton GASTONIA - Sonja “Lynn” Melton, 60, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was daughter of Mildred Martin Melton and the late Eugene Barrett.

A Celebration of Life service will be held 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 1503 South York Rd, Gastonia. The family will receive friends, starting at 2 p.m. before the service at the funeral home.

Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Kennett Bennett Jr. KINGS MOUNTAIN – Kenneth C. Bennett Jr., 49, died Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Testa Family Hospice House.

The funeral service was held Monday, March 7, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Kings Mountain. The family received friends one hour prior to the service.

Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain was in charge of arrangements.

ARRESTS MARCH 4: Vintrus Jamaal London, 30, 100 B Falls St., possession of cocaine, felony, obtain property by false pretense, felony, $10,000 secured bond.

MARCH 4: Rayshawn Jackia Daniels, 26, 100 B Falls St., possession Schedule I, Ecstasy pills, $5000 secured bond.

MARCH 4: Dustin Ray Hoyle, 35, Cherryville, larceny, failure to appear, $1000 secured bond.

MARCH 4: Matthew Cryshad Young, 23, 111 Kristie Lane, resist, obstruct, $1500 secured bond.

MARCH 4: Zachary Ty Lawson, 24, 1340 Second St., failure to appear, DWI; failure to appear after impaired; failure to appear hit and run leaving scene of accident, $30,000 secured bond. He was also cited for failure to appear, injury to real property, and failure to

Joan G. Childers devoted friend to all

M'Kayla Adams GASTONIA – M'Kayla Adams, 13, died Feb. 27, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was the daughter of Alicia Gamble (Carlus) and Michael Adams.

The funeral service was held Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 3 p.m. at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. Visitation was one hour before the church service.

Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain.

Gregory Funeral Service of Gastonia was in charge of arrangements.

KINGS MOUNTAIN Joan Greene Childers, 54 resident of Kings Mountain, NC after a courageous battle with cancer, entered her heavenly home on March 7, 2016 at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, NC. She was born in Spartanburg County, SC to the late Richard “Red” Greene. She was a hairdresser for 36 years and worked at Body Junction, Kings Mountain. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter and devoted friend to all.

Surviving are her husband, Bobby Childers of the home; mother, Mary Lou Gibson Greene of Kings Mountain; sons Daniel Rob-

Virginia Moore KINGS MOUNTAIN – Virginia “Gin” Byers Moore, 93, died March 5, 2016 at Carolina Care Center in Cherryville.

She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and a former employee of Kings Mountain Convalescent Center.

The memorial service was held Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 4 p.m. at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home. Dr. Robert Eng and Rev. Wally Kelly officiated.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.

Richard Bowman SHELBY – Richard “Coal Miner” Bowman, 80, died March 4, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

His family received friends Sunday, March 6, 2016 from 4-5:30 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Shelby.

A family graveside service will be held in Liberty Hill Cemetery in Hillsdale, VA .

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

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Aline Belk Ross devoted to family

KINGS MOUNTAINAline Belk Ross, 90 passed away Monday March 7, 2016 at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain.

A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Young and Mammie Hardin Belk.

She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Kings Mountain and attended Life Enrichment Center of Kings Mountain. in addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Willard Hugh Ross; grandson, Kenneth Belk.

She is survived by one son, Billy Belk and one daughter, Louise Carpenter, both of Kings Moun-

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appear, simple possession marijuana.

MARCH 6: Candy Hovis Bennett, 41, 107 Water Oak St., assault on government official, $2500 secured bond.

MARCH 6: Kyle Matthew Moore, 19, 205 Duke St., second degree sex offense, felony, sexual battery, $100,000 secured bond.

MARCH 6: Jason Ryan Brock, 30, 907 Margrace Road, DUI, driving while license revoked.

INCIDENTS MARCH 4: A resident of Dover Avenue reported a break-in and larceny of currency from a safe.

MARCH 4: A resident of Somerset Drive reported three incidents of credit card fraud.

MARCH 5: Family Dollar Store 269, 110 E. King St., reported shoplifting of a hat.

inson, Greenville, SC; Alex Childers, Kings Mountain and Kenny Childers, Chester, SC; daughter, Mary Robinson Newton and husband, Adam Columbia, SC; brother Joel Greene and wife, Martha, Clover, SC; and father-inlaw, Robert Childers of Kings Mountain.

The funeral service will be conducted at Central United Methodist Church Christian Activities Center, Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 11 a.m. Rev. Rex Gibbs will officiate the service.

The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m.

Wednesday evening, March 9, 2016 at Harris Funeral Home.

Interment will be in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina.

Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 113 S. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 A guest register is available at www. HarrisFunerals. com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.

tain; two grandchildren, Denise Adair Serzan and Wendy Adair Havro and husband Jerry all of Forest City; seven Great Grandchildren, Brandon Arnold, Zachary Belk , Matthew Belk all of Kings Mountain, Alexis West of Georgia, Michael Serzan of Atlanta Georgia, Jerry Havro, III of Ellenboro, Brandon Havro of Gilkey, NC, and Christopher Havro of Forest City; two great great grandchildren, Gunnar Hugh Belk of Gastonia, Madelynn Havro of Ellenboro The funeral service will be condutcted at 3 p.m.

Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Kings Mountain.

Rev. James Lochridge will officiate.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Interment will be in Mountain Rest Cemetery.

On-line condolences: www.clay-barnette.com Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain is in charge of arrangements.

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Casting Day for “Liberty Mountain'' summer season is Saturday, 10 AM

“Liberty Mountain,'' the Revolutionary Drama by Bob Inman, is now casting for the 2016 summer season sponsored by Kings Mountain Little Theatre and Patrick Yarn Mills. date is July 18.

WHO THEY NEED – Candidates are needed who are highly driven, enthusiastic, and resourceful. You must be available and willing to make a seven-week commitment, including three weeks of rehearsal.

ABOUT THE AUDITION – You must audition and interview in person or submit a video. All performers are required to present a dramatic monologue from a play or movie, not to exceed 90 seconds.

Actors are strongly advised not to use dialects and to avoid Shakespeare.

Standard American diction

should be used for all audition material. Stay away from explicit or socially offensive materials. Costumes and props are unnecessary; just bring yourself and your talent. Following your audition or video submission you may be asked to participate in an interview.

VOLUNTEERS - The show needs volunteers to help with “behind the scene” activities, particularly in publicizing the event locally and staffing the performances.

Contact Jim Champion@carolina.rr.com for more information.

Holmes says 'no' to judges' order A Kings Mountain man was back in court in three counties last week answering multiple charges voluntarily dismissed with prejudice.

But judges told Eugene (Sherlock) Holmes he had until April 27 to undergo a mental evaluation or he could go to jail.

“I won't do it,'' said Holmes, who maintains it's a violation of his Civil Rights.

“I was in four courts last week answering charges of obstruction of justice, trespassing and resisting arrest,'' said Holmes. “They tied me

HOLMES up all week and that's all I got done and then ordered me to have a mental evaluation or go to jail.”

Since all the charges were brought since the November elections, when

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Audience members are used as contestants.

Mayor Scott Neisler was called up as a contestant for one of the performances. “I lasted two rounds with those students,'' said the mayor.

“Spelling Bee' offers a look at six different kids with home lives that are never quite normal. These students are led by a former

spelling bee winner and a local vice principal and they are comforted when they are eliminated by a parolee who would love to tell them how the world really works. The show explores the relationships of the students, why each is driven to win and how each deals with defeat.

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RESCUE FROM BUZZARD'S ROOST – Local rescuers transport a 23-year-old wounded hiker who fell 30 feet from a boulder on a mountain trail near Kings Mountain Feb. 28. Emergency crews set u p a helicopter landing and buffer zone on Bob Bridges property in the Dixon community and the hiker, suffering from head trauma, was airlifted to a Charlotte hospital.

(Photo courtesy of Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Department)

A helicopter arrives on the Bridges field in the Dixon Community to transport a wounded hiker to Carolinas Medical Center.

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SPRING INTO YOUTH SPORTS! FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT® FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

It’s that time again! The Kings Mountain Family YMCA is starting up another season of spring sports. Our leagues are open for kids ages 3 through 15. Your child will master the fundamentals of the game and develop their skills. But beyond that, she/he will grow as a person, as the league focuses on respect, sportsmanship, and other YMCA Character traits. This Spring 2016 season we will be offering baseball, softball, and soccer. *Parents and friends can be helpful as Volunteer Coaches.

Tee-ball: Ages 3-4 Baseball: Ages 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15* Softball: Ages 5-6, 7-9, 10-12* *(Ages as of May 1st 2016) Soccer: Ages 3-4, U-6, U-9, U-12, U-15

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March 10 and expects to provide a recommendation.

Reece was first appointed to an unexpired term in 1995, and has been reelected to successive terms since then. Prior to that she served in the county finance department for six years.

Reece, veteran Register of Deeds, serving her six elected terms, said, “It has been a privilege and a pleasure to serve the citizens of Cleveland County. We wish continued success for the county and the office. I sincerely thank all the public and those I served with, in county government, for their cooperation and support.”

he ran unsuccessfully for mayor of Kings Mountain, Holmes has spent 103 days in jail, he said this week.

“Just count them, 48 days in Shelby, five days in Gastonia and 50 days in Wilkesboro,'' he said.

Now he may be back in Jail if he ignores a judges' order to undergo a mental evaluation.

“I've had mental evaluations, my wife is my caretaker,'' he said.

His political campaign grabbed the headlines in September 2015 when he vowed, if elected mayor, to arrest homosexuals.

Last weekend for 'Spelling Bee'' This is the last weekend for the Kings Mountain High School Performing Arts' “ Putnam County Spelling Bee” which will be presented Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday at B. N. Barnes Auditorium.

The play features five spelling winners and one third place runne-up who compete to be top speller

Cleveland County Register of Deeds, Bonnie E. Reece, has announced that she will retire early effective April 30, 2016. Her current term would expire in November. Cleveland County Board of Commissioners will appoint an interim Register to fill the remainder of her unexpired term. A new Register of Deeds will be elected in the November General Election.

According to state law, when a county official was elected as a nominee of a political party, the executive committee of that party may recommend a successor for an unexpired term. When such a recom-

Members: $25, Non Members: $50, City Resident: $40 *Financial assistance may be available Jonah Williams playing Leaf Coneybear with Mayor Scott Neisler in “Spelling Bee” which plays again this weekend at Barnes Auditorium.

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Saturday, March 12, at 10 a.m. at Joy Performance Center is casting day for the summer performances of “Liberty Mountain,'' the Revolutionary drama by Bob Inman.

JOB DESCRIPTION – Significant onstage and offstage roles in the newest Revolutionary War Drama in the Carolinas are being filled. “Liberty Mountain” is packed with stage combat, blood, and drama. Actors and technicians will be working alongside a professional theatre staff to bring this massive production to life for the 2016 summer season. Actors, theatrical technicians, costumers and marketing assistants are needed. Company members will also be collaborating on a second stage production geared towards younger audiences and will be involved with educational outreach, promotional calls, and more.

TIME COMMITMENT – There will be an intensive three-week rehearsal period followed by a four-week period with up to four performances per weekend. Start date is June 5 and the end

Register of Deeds to retire early

Register before March 13th at the Kings Mountain Family YMCA or Online Check us out online at: www.clevecoymca.org/locations/kings-mountain/

For more information please contact: The Kings Mountain Family YMCA (704) 739-9631

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Opinions...

Yours, Ours, Others

Change your thoughts and you change your world.

Norman Vincent Peale

It’s time to write more letters Perhaps there is a brand of shorthand in perception that handnote taking that ruined written letters are not my handwriting. exactly en vogue anyNational Letter Writmore since digital rode ing Week has passed but in and put keyboards reminds that we need to in everyone’s pocket. do more letter writing.

Still, there’s someWe all should copy Lib Stewart thing good about our neighbor Betsy Managing Editor receiving a letter that’s Wells. I bet her family is squeezed in between excited to get her newsy bills and advertisements. letters, particularly at Christmas, My handwriting is so often because she mentions news hurried that I doubt anyone of her immediate family and could decipher a very long also those she grew up with in letter from me, unless I typed the mountains and lets everyit, because I have used my own one know the happenings all

through the year.

Maybe her years as a teacher and all her work over the years in the Democratic Party got her in the habit of communicating with friends and relatives.

Letters not only shape opinions, lift spirits and preserve memories, they link people together.

There are a couple short notes that I picked up that you might enjoy.

Thomas Edison wrote to Forbes Magazine describing his desire to get even with the gas company. Edison was having

financial hardship and he wrote: “I was paying a sheriff $5 a day to postpone a judgment on a small factory. Then came the gas man and cut off my gas. I will try to see if electricity couldn’t be made to replace gas and give them a run for their money.”

That was Edison’s spark of thought that lit the world.

The most famous letter of resignation of our time was a one sentence note to the US Secretary of State. “Dear Mr. Secretary, I hereby resign the office of President of the United States.”

Sincerely, Richard Nixon.

And this last one I kept because we used to have cats around the neighborhood.

Adlai E. Stevenson, then Governor of Illinois, wrote to the legislature explaining why he was vetoing a bill which required all cats not on their owner’s property to be on a leash.

“I cannot agree that it should be the declared policy of Illinois that a cat visiting a neighbor’s yard or crossing the highway is a public nuisance. It is the nature of cats to do a certain amount of unescorted roaming.’’

Pieces of Kings Mountain History Re-Making History for On April 12th at 7 pm, the Colonel Frederick Hambright LORETTA COZART DAR Chapter will offer a free genealogy workshop at Mauney Memorial Library’s Community Room for folks to learn more about their genealogy.

If you are interested in researching your family history, join us for this informal meeting. We will give you tools to start your journey and connect you with folks who can help you along the way.

Whether you are interested in joining a genealogy society, tracing your genealogy for medical reasons, or proving a “family tale”, you’ll learn ways to get started.

We’ll have guests there from local genealogy groups. There is no time

like the present to learn about your past. I began my journey to share the information with my children. No matter your reason, today is a good day to start.

“So, what’s in a name?” you might ask.

That is a very good question for those of us who have lived in this area for any length of time. I always thought I wasn’t related to anyone in Kings Mountain, since my parents moved here from Wisconsin in 1961.

Teachers and friends at school had last names like Jackson, Hinnant, Mauney, Hager, Plonk, Scism, Neisler, Hambright, Finger, Shipp, Goforth, Bumgardner, Burris, and Beam. And, many of my friends could trace their families back to the Battle of Kings Mountain we studied in school each year.

I so wanted to have an ancestor in the Revolu-

tionary War; it seemed everyone else did. But when I asked my father he replied, “We come from a long line of horse thieves”. After Dad died in 1992, I began my quest to learn more about my Husky roots. We never found any horse thieves, but ultimately my sisters and I discovered that we did have an ancestor at the Battle of Kings Mountain. Martin Shoults was a doctor for Col. Isaac Shelby and was a neighbor of Col. John Sevier. With Betty Master’s help, I joined the DAR in 2002. My mother and sisters have joined DAR since. (If you don’t know Betty Masters, she is a Kings Mountain “Treasure,” helping many families learn about their genealogy and join the DAR and SAR.) Learning I had a family member at the Battle of Kings Mountain was See PIECES, Page 7

Looking back Thursday, May 4, 1980 in the Kings Mountain Herald The City of Kings Mountain may be close to knowing what they must do to satisfy the Department of Housing & Urban Development on the results of its recent audit of the city’s Community Block grant program.

Attorney George Thomasson said that HUD had accepted the city’s documentation on some findings and asked for further documentation on four or five others including the

Neighborhood Facility Center ( Community Center) and the York Road sewer line.

Kings Mountain area citizens were digging out in frigid temperatures yesterday from some of the heaviest snowfalls in recent history. Except for a few reports of frozen pipes, the six inch snowfall and 5-to-zero degree temperatures kept citizens by the fireside.

Kings Mountain High’s footballers open what promises to be one of their better seasons today when they

host East Rutherford Cavaliers at 4 p.m. at Lancaster Field.

Harris-Teeter was advertising Sealtest milk for $1.79 a gallon and Holly Farms fryer parts for 39 cents a pound.

Winn-Dixie was advertising whole boneless round tips for $1.78 per pond and Harvest fresh No. 1 white potatoes, 20 pounds for $1.49.

Timms Furniture was holding a two for the money sale of RCA television sets and medium full-size mattresses for $79.95.

NC’s Women of Color

Black History Month is a time to recall the struggles of people of color Gladys Ashe in our Robinson country and to celebrate accomplishments in racial, economic and social justice that bring us all closer to the vision of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness promoted by our founders. We are reminded today, as we daily witness economic hardship, the aftermath of gun violence, mass incarceration, and rising inequality that enriches the 1% at the expense of our middle class that

and political rhetoric to fix the economy and address inequality in our state: we need a plan.

Now is the time for our elected leaders to make sure that they understand and are working for the people they represent.

They need to be working with colleagues and advocates to take meaningful action on the policy priorities that will help make the lives better for those who are most struggling in our current economy: women, particularly women of color, and their families.

For too long, women have been left behind in economic and workplace policies even as they become more prominent in See RE-MAKING, Page 7

these struggles are not just part of the past, but also shape the future.

No one is more impacted by the historical legacies of racism, sexism, classism and oppression than women of color, who continue to face persistent barriers and obstacles on every issue from fair pay and affordable health care to quality education and the wealth gap that we’ve seen historically.

To make the kind of real progress that changes our history moving forward, we need a deliberate effort to address these issues and our approach must lead with race, class and gender.

In 2016, we need more than resolutions

Donald Trump is not Barack Obama Lots of comments are flying about Donald Trump’s vocabulary.

Some of the conversation has been about his lack of vocabulary.

Others have pointed out that he is uncouth and crude in his speech. Glenn Mollette Guest Editorial Others have noted that Trump tells it like it is, holding nothing back, saying whatever comes to his mind or speaking from his heart. Some on social media have commented they don’t want a President who cannot communicate more articulately or smoother than what Trump does.

I have to note that we have a smooth President by the name of Barack Obama. I personally think that he uses the teleprompter as well as anybody I’ve ever seen. Or, when he has time to master his content he can release his words in a very convincing manner. I don’t see that there is much debate on our current President’s ability to deliver a high powered speech. On the other hand we’ve all heard the President at press conferences “hem and hah,” searching for the right words to say when answering a question or speaking impromptu.

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On July 27, 2004, then U.S. Senator Obama delivered the keynote speech at the Democratic convention in Boston.

On that Tuesday evening he spoke masterfully. He delivered a rousing speech that was smooth, powerful, convincing which elevated his status as the new rising star in the Democratic convention. At that time I said to several people that Barack Obama was on his way to being President of the United States and I was right.

Almost twelve years later not as many Americans are overly impressed with our President. Many hate Obamacare. Some feel Obama loves Muslims more than Christians. Others see Obama leading the charge to take guns away from everyday Americans.

Others feel that he has mistreated Israel and the list of course goes on and on.

Some of these same people who dislike President Obama are now criticizing Trump for his inability to deliver the kind of speech that we would have heard from John Kennedy, Ronald Reagan or our current President.

Donald Trump is Donald Trump. If he makes it he will not be a slick podium orator. He will most likely say what he See TRUMP, Page 7

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■ MEDITATION Well, by now, Jesus for you.” This the fatigue of the verse always hits Lenten Season me right between might be kicking the eyes every in. OR, the disLenten Season. I ciplines you’ve know that in my evadded has now eryday life I should become a habit be always be about that you can’t prayer, but I someRev. Joshua quit after Easter. times view it as a Morgan Recently a semtask or a labored Advent Lutheran Church inary friend of responsibility. mine was telling However, I should me how long it be looking at it takes to form a habit. I sim- as a discipline that comes ply thought that after doing second nature. But the key something a few times it phrase that sticks out is “Rewould stick, however, gen- joice.” erally speaking it takes sixty We too often pray to God times or so for a habit to without first rejoicing God. truly morph into a routine.

We’ve become people who In 1 Thes. 5:16-18 reads, automatically expect great “Rejoice always, pray with- things to happen in our life, out ceasing, give thanks in and if we don’t have great all circumstances; for this things, we complain and is the will of God in Christ question God. If you have

an attitude of gratefulness and excitement when you’re around others, it’s infectious. It catches like wildfire, and on the whole, it’s a better way of the living.

Also, scripture says that we are to “give thanks in all circumstances.” If we could make a habit of that, then, well, we’d generally be well off, too! Rejoicing and giving thanks go hand-in-hand.

This should give you pause to think about your discipline of praise and prayer this day.

Are you simply a person that prays to God for help; demanding things; expecting great thing; but you never utter the words Thank You God for what you have first done for me! That’s not a popular message is it? Many view God as their

mystic, never-ending wish granter, or even, the one who is always in the giving mood –never the receiving mood.

That’s totally haphazard to your spiritual discipline.

Give thanks and praise, firstly, because it’s required, but secondly, it’s just good simple southern manners.

So, as we’ve entered the countdown until we look into the empty tomb of Christ on Easter morning, be of good cheer! Rejoice and give thanks for the one who first loved you! (John 3:16) May the blessings of Almighty God, the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, bless you now, and forever more! Amen.

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■ CHURC BRIEFS Lenten service Egg hunt today at noon at Advent The community Lenten service will be held at First Church of the Nazarene at Church 12 noon Wednesday, today.

Rev. Ron Caulder, pastor of March 19 East Side Baptist Church, will bring the message. A light lunch will be served and an offering will be taken for the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry. Kings Mountain Ministerial Association sponsors the services. Everyone welcome.

Food and clothing giveaway Rhema Outreach at 608 Slater Street will giveaway food and clothes on March 22 from 1-5 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Advent Lutheran Church, 230 Oak Grove Road just off US 74 West, will host a community Eggstravaganza March 19 from 2-4 p.m. The egg hunt starts promptly at 3:15 p.m. but children Pre-School through eighth grade can enjoy a free inflatable play set, face painting, photographs and hotdogs. “Everything is free and the community is invited,'' said the pastor Rev. Josh Morgan.

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Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church 830 E. King St. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917 Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247 Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015 Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152

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

704-739-1323 Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773

Love Valley Baptist Church

Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477

2032 Bethlehem Rd., Kings Mountain Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011

Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310

Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 602 Canterbury Road 704-739-9939

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

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

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

Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com

Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road 704-739-8396

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

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

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

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

East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/KM Hwy. 704-739-7367 Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055 Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331 El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174

Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206 First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651 First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143 First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072 First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266

Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888

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

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

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■ LIFESTYLES

30th anniversary events at KM Historical Museum March 19

DAVID KNAVEL – JESSICA STROUPE

Stroupe-Knavel engagement announced William and Phyllis Patterson of Kings Mountain are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Stroupe, to David Knavel, son of Craig and Mary Knavel of Council Bluffs, Iowa.

The bride-to-be is a 2004 graduate of Kings Mountain High School and a graduate of Western Carolina University.

She is the granddaughter of the late Brian (Simon) Stroupe and the granddaughter of the late Shirley

Hinson, Fred and the late Phyllis Gossett, the late Claude and Myrtle Stroupe and Odell and the late Kathy Patterson.

The bridegroom-to-be is a graduate of Iowa State University. He is the grandson of Joseph and the late Cecelia Zuchniak and Barbara and the late Jim Krise.

The wedding will be an event of September 10, 2016 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. A wedding celebration will be held in Charlotte, NC on Oct. 2, 2016.

Kings Mountain Historical Museum, incorporated in 1986 as a nonprofit organization, will celebrate its 30th anniversary March 19 in a special program at the museum.

Over three decades ago a group of local dedicated citizens set about developing a museum to honor the history of the City of Kings Mountain and the surrounding region.

After 30 years, the Museum has grown and public programming has been enjoyed by hundreds of Kings Mountain area people and hundreds of visitors who have enjoyed the museum as well.

The Museum will celebrate its birthday with a full day of public programming open to the community and the welcome mat is out.

Beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing until 4 p.m. Revolutionary War era reenactors will perform demonstration on the Battle of Kings Mountain theme. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the Museum's current exhibit, “School Spirit,'' as well as the early 1800s Barber Log House and the late 1800s Cornwell House. Attendees can also make their own contributions to a time capsule to be opened at the Museum's 50th anniversary in 2036.

At 12 noon a program and firearms demonstration

by Ricky Roberts will be featured. The program topic is “Every insult and indignity: the life, genius and legacy of Major Patrick Ferguson.” Explore the rifle, the man and the legend with a program about Patrick

Beauty queens liked tour of county, city The Miss Shelby organization sponsored Miss North Carolina Kate Peacock on a tour of businesses, schools, the Earl Scruggs Museum, and other scenic spots Wednesday and ended the tour in the evening at 238 Cherokee Grill where she pushed her project, the Children's Miracle Network.

Accompanying Ms. Peacock were Miss Shelby Rachel Mower and Miss Shelby Junior Miss Outstanding Teen Savannah Ray. Peacock, 20, a 5'6'' blonde, is from Dunn, NC and is a student at Meredith College in Raleigh. Her travel in this area took her on her first trip to the mountains. She said she spent most of the week in the Hendersonville and Asheville area.

Mower is a 2015 graduate of Kings Mountain High School and a student at Gardner-Webb University.

She will participate in the Miss North Carolina competition in 2016.

Miss Shelby Rachel Mower, Miss North Carolina Kate Peacock, and Miss Shelby Outstanding Teen, left to right, visited numerous places in Cleveland County last Wednesday and talked to diners at 238 Cherokee Grill which offered a dinner 10 percent discount to patrons with proceeds benefiting Ms. Peacock's project Children's Miracle Network.

Photo by LIB STEWART

Dale tells a story.

Ferguson's breech loading ordnance rifle. Learn about newly revealed evidence of Ferguson's rifle at the Battle of Kings Mountain and the

controversial man behind the revolutionary weapon.

The dulcet tunes of the Log Cabin String Band from 2-4 p.m. will transport

visitors back in time at eh Museum Commons.

“Everyone is welcome,'' says Museum Director Adria Focht.

Flute players meet Saturday at Southern Arts Society The Carolina Flute Circle will have their regional meeting at Southern Arts Society on Saturday March 12. Their members gather from around the region to share their love of the Native American Flute. On occasion participants come from as far away as Georgia and Virginia, visiting from other flute circles.

The public is invited in the afternoon from 1-3 p.m. to meet the members and listen to a concert of Native American Flute music. The Flute Circle welcomes visitors to learn about the instrument and their group. There will be flutes, music CD’s and other related items for sale.

Southern Arts Society Gift Shop and Gallery features unique gifts for all occasions and exhibits that change monthly. Currently on exhibit: “Faces & Places” paintings by Todd Baxter through March 30. We are located at 301 N. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain, NC.

Hours: Tuesday Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment. Admission is free.

Contact: email southernartssociety@gmail.com phone 704-7395585.

Flute players will meet at Southern Arts Society and the public is invited from 1-3 p.m.

Both Mower and Ray said they enjoyed their tour with the reigning state beauty queen.

Galaxy Quest March 11 Cleveland County Astronomical Society and Mauney Memorial Library will present “Galaxy Quest on Friday, March 11, from 6-9 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail, 807 S. Battleground Ave. Take your flashlight and wear walking shoes. The

Reenactors will perform at the 30th anniversary celebration.

solar viewing adventure, a free event, begins at the Gateway Trail parking lot and continues up to the Plateau Trail after dark for more astronomical viewings. Telescopes will be provided for gazing. Register for the event with www. mauneylibrary.org

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ELECTION: Tuesday From Page 1 industry. Our most important asset is our people. We need to keep our taxes as low as possible so that we do not hurt our current small business owners who supply so many jobs. I have spent all of my life in customer service. Most government is not customer friendly. I will st rive to do all in my power to be receptive to the people in the community. I want to make Cleveland County a better place to raise our grandchildren.

Guiding the next generation to the future, I want to help ground them in our agricultural rural roots.’’

Ronnie Hawkins, 63, has been Funeral Director at Harris Funeral Home for 42 years, is currently in his fourth term (nearly 16 years) on the county board and previously served as vice chair and chairman. He also served six years on the former Kings Mountain District Board of Education. He said that community service has been an integral part of his life and he has served on numerous boards and committees for 40 years.

“My goals are to serve the citizens of Cleveland County to the best of my ability and to ensure them a good quality of life; to continue to work with all municipalities and maintain good communications with each. Knowing their needs helps the commissioner’s plan for the future of our county. I will continue to work on economic development, job creation, job diversification, and a special consideration toward the tax base development. Tax base development, in my opinion,

is the best way to insure a low property tax rate and be able to continue to provide all the services that our citizens have come to expect. I will continue to be progressive while using a conservative approach toward expenditures of the county dollars. I have worked to bring employee salaries in line with other counties of our size. During my tenure I have never voted for a tax increase and there has been none.’’

Susan Allen, 60, retired UPS Director Strategic Accounts, is completing her first term as county commissioner.

She said, “We have a strong team of commissioners who work well together with the same common goal to look out for the best interest of Cleveland County citizens. We have a lot of activity going on with economic development, infrastructure of roads, public shooting range, new health department, public services and safety that I would like to continue to work on.

This is a great county and there’s more I believe I can do to be a part of making it even better. Cleveland County has been good to me and my goal is to give back to our community.

I want us to continue to grow our county through new industries, businesses large and small, bring jobs in to the county and improve the quality of life of our community and continue to watch our tax dollars. I chair a Retail Task force where we are challenged to understand what we can do to grow retail business, stop the spending outside our county. I serve on various

KMLT MUSICAL: opens Friday From Page 1 or call 704-730-9408.

Walega said that 90 percent of the show is music medleys and solos by a talented group of young people.

The show's style is similar to “Forever Plaid” and “The Taffetas.” Performing songs from the 70's, the cast members will sing the familiar “Everything is Beautiful” and “I Believe in Music” and much more. “Midnight

Train to Georgia” is another of the familiar tunes as well as “You are the Sunshine of My Life.”

“Have a Nice Day” is actually a performance set in 1974 by a fictional singing group performing songs from the 70s to try to save the world from a bummer day. If you have ever seen the “Brady Bunch Movie” you have a good idea about the final farewell Have a nice day tour” musical revue.

boards spending time being a part of organizations that make a difference for the community.

I am an advocate for youth to find ways we can keep kids off the street and help them be good citizens and live healthy productive lives. We need to continue to have strong school systems.”

Johnny Hutchins, 69, has chaired the county project to build the largest public shooting range in the Southeast by partnering with NC Wildlife and expected to open in April, among other activities during his third term as county commissioner. He said, “I have been a part of many accomplishments in Cleveland County to bring a better way of life to our citizens.

But we still have improvements to make. Looking at our past accomplishments, it puts me in a better place to be able to represent you in the future. I will continue taking a stand for children and grandchildren.

He noted that the county has built a new county health department and located on the same campus with the Department of Social Services which puts 70 percent of county employees in one place to more conveniently serve the public.

He said that county commissioners are in process of c reating a 5 to 7 year strategic plan for Cleveland County’s fire departments to give them a better understanding of their needs so they can continue to provide excellent service for the citizens of our county. I have been a voice for the community and with your support I will continue to be your voice.”

ATTACKER From Page 1 according to the press release issued Tuesday.

Moore, a student, according to the police arrest report, was jailed in the Cleveland County Detention Center in Shelby under $100,000 bond.

Det. Hamrick said the investigation is ongoing and additional charges are possible.

TRUMP: is not Barack Obama From Page 4 is thinking and probably do it without a teleprompter. Often when a speech is delivered unwritten or without the aid of a teleprompter it will come across as unprepared.

Whether we like it or not this is another reason why Trump has done so well. He is not the typical

polished, political statesman and that chaffs some people, but millions more love it.

We will not get everything we want in one human being. Everybody is different. Obama is a suave, fit, articulate man who has done what few will ever accomplish.

He became President of the United States. Trump is not Barack Obama or similar to anybody we’ve

elected in recent years and because of that he may very well win.

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PIECES: of Kings Mountain History From Page 4 exciting. Knowing we had a doctor in the family changed the way I thought about myself and history. What I’ve come to learn is that having an ancestor in a particular place in history doesn’t make me better than anyone else. It forces me to think about my ancestor’s lives from a different perspective. History becomes “real’ when I can see how my family was impacted by it.

And, it helps me understand why people made certain choices that I might not have otherwise understood.

Do you know your family history? Many think it is too hard to research the records.

Believe me, if I can do it, anyone can! And, nowadays, we have the internet and Ancestry.com. That is a good place to start. Have any of your family members ever belonged to the Col. Frederick Hambright Chapter in the past? If so, odds are we have a lot of your family history documents already. After all, our chapter is 100 years old this year and we have a century of genealogy research at our disposal.

When our DAR Chapter began working on the placement of a marker to black patriots at the Kings Mountain National Military

Park, our goal was to honor the men who fought at this battle but had not received proper recognition. All patriots should be honored for their service. Studying the battle my whole life, I only learned that black patriots participated in 2010. I am pleased that two hundred thirty-six years later, we will finally honor these men: Andrew Ferguson, John Broady, and Esaias Bowman.

I am also pleased that John Broady’s descendant, Gwendolyn Huckstep, is now a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Researching black history can be hard, but not impossible. Most people can search back to 1870 pretty easily and then they hit a brick wall with the 1860 census, since enslaved people were not enumerated by name. But, that doesn’t mean the history stops there.

And not all black people were slaves. After watching Henry Lewis Gates, Jr.’s show, “Finding Your Roots,” I am encouraged by the techniques they use to help people discover their family histories prior to the Civil War. Many people enjoy researching their genealogy.

Locally, folks have variety of resources to draw from: the Broad River Genealogy Society, DAR, SAR, the Gaston –

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Lincoln Genealogy Society, Lincoln County Historical Association, North Carolina African American Historical Society, and the North Carolina State Archives. And, Mauney Memorial Library has many family genealogies in their collection, along with internet access for those who need it.

I spoke with local genealogist Greg Payseur last week regarding our upcoming workshop and within minutes he was relating my family history to me.

Like Betty Masters, he is a walking genealogy library for local family history; a valuable resource for anyone interested in their genealogy.

And, he has worked with many local black families, helping them learn their family histories, too.

Remember I thought I had no connections to Kings Mountain families when I began my story. Well, it turns out - I do. My Grandma’s maiden name was Finger and her family history traces back to Peter Finger the pioneer of Lincoln County, NC. So, the teachers I had in school were married to my Finger cousins. It is a small world after all.

If you would like to attend or participate in this genealogy workshop, please email Loretta Cozart at lhcozart@cccom.com.

From Page 1 a n d teache r s , interspersing t h e i r remarks w i t h s o n g s RICHARD HOOKER in which they asked the students to repeat “We are no. 1” and “if it is to be, it's up to me.”

“Build a better world and be a better you,'' said Richard Hooker, who is also a member of the board of education adding,”you show the rest of the schools in the county system that you are No. 1 by leading the way.”

Rev. Ricky McCluney, pastor of Changes Church in Shelby, encouraged students to be strong and stay in school. He said he always wanted to be a teacher, so he practiced on the students, asking them to repeat numbers. “Have fun when you're learning,'' he said.

Rev. Billy Houze, pastor of First Baptist Church of Lawndale, likes to sing and he entertained with several songs, in which the young people joined in. “Music is a universal language,'' he said, singing the familiar “I'd like to teach the world to sing” and said that time was there were slaves and he sang “Lay down your burden down by the riverside” and “I couldn't hear nobody praying.” He asked the students if they knew the familiar rhyme, and they sang it, “I love you, you love me, won't you love me too?” Houze said that “if we love each other, what a wonderful world.”

Rev. Lamont Littlejohn, pastor of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, told the boys and girls “never allow anyone to teach you to hate, don't quit and run when there are challenges because that will build your character.”

Andrea Leslie-Fite, Assistant Cleveland County Attorney, said the skills she learned in Cleveland

County beginning at Fallston Elementary and then at Burns High taught her to follow her dream to graduate from college where she graduated in three years from UNC at Chapel Hill and also graduated law school. She said the law firm of Bob Yelton and Les Farfour gave her a chance on their firm where she worked eight years. “They never had a black woman on their law firm and they mentored me,'' she said.

“Work hard, never give up and achieve your goals,'' she said, adding, “nothing worth having is possible without hard work.”

Joyce Pressley said the seven “entertainers” were African Americans from Cleveland County who had made great strides locally.

Black History, a part of American History, was presented by the panel of professionals on the theme, “Past, Present and Future'' in an entertainment program that the students obviously enjoyed.

RACES: Saturday at Gateway Trail From Page 1 the rail spike trophies this year that were made locally.

Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority is 2016 presenting sponsor of Saturday's event.

Both the 10M and 5K courses are challenging to runners and begin on Quarry Road. As the runners spread out, the course turns onto the Greenway and 5K runners will tackle Cardio Hill, a spi-

raling gravel trail in the center of the park, climbing over 200 feet in elevation, then out and back 0.7 miles of the Foote Trail.

The 10-mile course is out and back entirely on the Foote Trail, a gravel surface road skirting the perimeter of an inactive mine with views of scenic lakes and a private bridge over I-85.

Registration is $25 and $10 for kids. Packet pickup

is Friday from 3-7 p.m. at the Trail Head, 807 S. Battleground Avenue in Kings Mountain.

This is only the second year for the 10-mile run.

Park in the grass along Quarry road or across from the Trail Head in a gravel lot.

Volunteers will direct parking at the site.

For more information contact Bill McCarter at McCarter61@gmail.com

RE-MAKING: History for NC’s Women of Color From Page 4 the economy, the workplace and in public life.

Women today are half of all voters, half of the workforce and increasingly leading households as sole breadwinners for their families. But although the economy has changed tremendously because of increased participation from women, our workplace policies and legislative priorities have not kept up.

Women remain unequal to men when it comes to every economic indicator.

Not only have women not reached parity at work in terms of pay, leadership positions, or promotions, but women face constant attacks on their reproductive options, with little acknowledgement that if, when and how many children a woman has is a primary indicator of her economic status. In North Carolina, on average, a woman who holds a fulltime job is paid $33,459 per year while a man who holds a full-time job is paid $41,950 per year.

This means that women in North Carolina are paid 80 cents for every dollar paid to men, amounting to a yearly gap of $8,491 between men and women who work full time in the state. That gap is even wider for Black women and Latina women. Because of North Carolina politicians refusal to fully implement the Affordable Care Act and provide women preventive health care including birth control, women are less able to control their economic fates or to make basic decisions about their families.

Public policy can have a real impact on people’s lives. We expect our

elected leaders to resolve to tackle issues that matter to families, like access to affordable childcare and paid family leave.

Parents, particularly single working mothers, have few affordable childcare options. Over 65% of all children have both parents in the workforce, yet the cost of child-care for families is increasing. The cost of childcare is more than rent in many places and a four-year education at a public university.

Since women more often have to take time off from work to care for children and for aging relatives they face additional discrimination and lower earnings as a result of lost wages. About 20% of all women in the United States have or will provide at least part time care to an elderly or disabled relative, family member or friend and many will do so by sacrificing their own earning potential or retiring early. In fact, the average female caregiver loses $40,000 more in lost wages and Social Security benefits than the average male caregiver[1].

Although having children clearly carries real economic consequences for women and their families, attacks on women’s reproductive health care access to decide when, how and if to have children is at an all time high.

More anti-woman state laws passed last year than in the previous three years, with even more proposed for this year. Politically motivated attacks on Planned Parenthood, the leading provider of family planning services in the country, erodes access to reproductive health care and endangers women’s ability to determine the

size of their families as well as their economic security. These attacks do the greatest damage to poor women and women of color who often face the greatest economic barriers to getting birth control and abortion and depend most on providers like Planned Parenthood for everything from contraception to preventative health care.

This year, our state legislature must forward on the priorities of women and families rather than spending the session turning back the clock on reproductive health care, starting with the most impacted women: low-income women of color. We must insist in 2016 that every lawmaker stand with women and families for by protecting reproductive health care, advancing equal pay for equal work, and passing paid leave and childcare policies that enable women to take care of their families. And, we must be clear that any politician who wants to focus on a narrow, partisan agenda to distract us from this plan is standing in the way of progress not just for women, but for the whole state.

By working together to stand with women and families in the legislative session, we can be on the right side of history by increasing equity for all women, particularly women of color. Together, we can build a North Carolina legacy worthy of celebration.

Gladys Ashe Robinson is a health services executive and a Democratic State Senator for the 28th district (Guilford County).

She serves as the Deputy Minority Leader in the North Carolina General Assembly.

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Create a budget-friendly home landscape Amendments can help produce healthy soil Homeowners understandably envy the award-worthy photo spreads in lawn and garden magazines, wanting to emulate those same looks on their own properties. Scores of designers and landscape architects are involved in the process of creating those amazing lush lawns and perfectly placed plantings. Although not every homeowner has the budget to create lavish landscape designs, it’s still possible for homeowners to create lawns they can be proud of.

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The first step in any project is to determine how much money you can devote to the job. Once you have established the budget, all other factors can be built around it.

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Use photos of other gardens or neighbors’ yards as inspiration and build off of them.

As long as the theme is cohesive, it will look pleasing to the eye.

• Consider the space and how you want to use it. Understanding the space will help you better allocate your budget. If your yard is more of a retreat, look for ways to create privacy and a vacation feel. If you have kids and entertaining friends is a main priority, focus on recreational aspects, such as a pool, playset and some durable plants.

Understanding how to allocate your budget will help you to avoid spending money frivolously.

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Gravel is an inexpensive landscaping material that can fill in voids where plants or ground cover simply do not flourish. Those working on limited budgets may be happy to learn gravel is typically less expensive than concrete or pavers.

• Ask friends or family for clippings. Don’t be shy about admiring the plantings of those you know. Flatter their good taste and ask if you can have some clippings to propagate yourself. These clippings can turn into lush plants in no time — with no additional spending required.

With some frugal spending, planning and budgeting, anyone can create a beautiful landscape.

Mother Nature provides plenty to grow healthy lawns, gardens and landscapes. But as many homeowners know, some lawns sometimes need a little extra boost to complement nature. Soil sometimes must be amended so plants can thrive.

Only after the right composition is created can plants take root and perform to the best of their abilities.

The Colorado State University Extension defines a soil amendment as any material added to soil to improve its physical properties. The goal is to provide a better environment for roots. Depending on what you are starting with, any number of ingredients must be added to the soil recipe. Water retention, permeability, drainage, aeration, nutrients, and water infiltration are some of the things amendments can improve when added to soil.

Before homeowners add anything to the soil in their yards, it is first important to determine what that soil needs. Homeowners may notice if soil is overly sandy or full of clay, but further testing can confirm what the soil is lacking. Soil tests are often available through local coopera-

tive extension offices or private laboratories. Speak with a nursery or garden center about where you can get your soil tested. A comprehensive test may cost between $5 and $10 and can provide invaluable information that saves you hundreds of dollars in wasted plants and materials, not to mention effort. Some labs also can tailor their recommendations based on the type of planting you will be doing. For example, a vegetable garden may need different amendments than a row of azalea bushes.

Organic matter is a preferred soil amendment used by professional and novice gardeners alike. The decaying remains of plants release nutrients that are absorbed into the soil and used by microorganisms and bacteria, creating a healthy environment for plants. Organic material may break up compacted soil to increase drainage. In sandy

soil, organic material serves as a sponge to keep water from washing away. Compost and manure are two examples of frequently used organic materials. Both of these materials are readily available at little cost.

Compost can be produced at home from food and plant scraps. Raked leaves and small amounts of grass clippings can be added to compost. Over time, the decomposition process will turn scraps into a nutrient-rich, dark brown substance that provides many plants with all they need to thrive. Compost is particularly useful in vegetable gardens.

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Additional forms of organic amendments include wood ash, sphagnum peat, wood chips, sawdust, and worm droppings.

Inorganic amendments also may be used, and are usually relied on to improve water retention and drainage. Vermiculite, perlite, pea gravel, and sand are examples of inorganic amendments. A combination of organic and inorganic amendments can create the perfect mix for your needs.

Soil amendments typically are added to new and unplanted beds. Peat moss and shredded bark take years to decompose

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Experts recommend spreading amendments on the planting bed and then using a rake or tiller to work it in to a depth of about nine inches. Particularly sandy soil or soil with a lot of clay may need more amendments.

Permanent plants, such as trees or shrubs, also can benefit from the extra nutrient boost amendments provide. Sometimes it is sufficient to spread the material over the soil surface and let rainwater and wildlife help distribute it to the plant roots. Otherwise, work it into the top inch or two of the dirt with a hand cultivator.

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Five individuals, team to be inducted into Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame The Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame will induct five individuals and one team at its annual banquet Saturday, May 7 at 6 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church.

Tickets will go on sale May 15 and can be purchased from any member of the Hall of Fame committee.

Individuals making up the 28th annual class include KMHS and Gardner-Webb volleyball star Carrie Brinkley Jones, former KMHS and Campbell University golf star Brad Wilson, former Mountaineer multi-sports standouts Ryan Hollifield and the late Daniel Honeycutt, and longtime Mountaineer supporter

Jake Dixon.

They will be joined by the members of the 1977 Kings Mountain 16-yearold Babe Ruth all-star team which won the inaugural North Carolina state championship tournament at KM’s Lancaster Field.

Members of the team, which was coached by the late David Robinson, include Mike Mitchell, Mark Schuman, Jimmy Hall, Butch Pearson, Craig Bell, Bryon White, Steve Boggan, Danny Bolin, Ronnie Wilson, David Ray Robinson, David Cobb, the late Scott Thornburg, Dwayne Clark, Chris Keeter and assistant coach Max Brooks.

Numerous supporters

of Kings Mountain youth sports will receive the Hall of Fame’s Distinguished Services Awards. They include Dub and Carolina Blalock, Don Ellis, Charlie Burns and Tommy Hall.

Carrie Brinkley is one of only two players to participate on both the 1998 and 2001 KMHS volleyball teams that won the state 3A championship. The other was the late Kristyn Hardin. During her senior season, Brinkley was the state championship MVP. She also participated in soccer and softball at KMHS. Brinkley went on to play four years of volleyball at Gardner-Webb University, where she was MVP and set

numerous records for assists and aces.

Jake Dixon was a standout basketball player at Bethware High School in the early fifties, and since that time has been one of the biggest supporters of KMHS athletics.

Dixon began keeping the score clock at KMHS basketball games in the mid-sixties when integration brought the school some of its best all-time players, including High School All-Americans George Adams and Otis Cole. Dixon later began helping out in the press box at Mountaineer football games and is still there today.

Brad Wilson was a threetime all-conference player and two-time Southwestern Conference Golfer of the Year and a two-time Western Regional champion during his years at KMHS when he was one of a group of outstanding players that won five consecutive conference championships for Coach Dennis Hicks.

Wilson went on to play four years at Campbell University where he won the Big South Conference championship and was the Big South Player of the Year in 1992. After college he became a PGA sanctioned golf pro and became head golf pro at Southern Wayne Country Club in Mt.

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Ryan Hollifield was a three-sport athlete at KMHS in the late 80s and 1990, and he went on to play both football and basketball at Appalachian State University. In 1989 he was quarterback of the KM football team that defeated topranked Smoky Mountain in the NCHSAA playoffs and broke Pat Murphy’s all-time career passing mark that had stood since 1964.

He led the basketball team in scoring as a junior, but had a serious injury that almost ended his career before the 1990 season.

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KM nips East in nine

Kings Mountain junior Virginia Dellinger (6) works the ball toward the goal in last week’s season opening win over East Rutherford at Gamble Stadium.

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was off to the races to make it 4-0.

Four minutes later freshman Georgia Moss was able to break free in the midfield and played a ball to sophomore Mackenzie Ramsey who put it away to make it 5-0.

East Rutherford got on the board with 10 seconds left in the first half on a quick corner kick that got loose in the six-yard box.

Kings Mountain put the game away with three more goals in the second half.

Deaver, Dettloff and Dellinger each had a goal and Dellinger assisted the other two.

“Georgia Moss and Cassidy Calhoun played very well in the central midfield position,” noted Coach Eric Price. “Natalie Lutz, Nicola Bridges and Raegan Buchanan played very well on defense.”

Ashley Rhom was in goal for the win.

Matt Absher pitched 4 2/3 strong innings in Mountaineers’ 4-3 win over East Rutherford last week. (Photo by KM Herald)

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Kings Mountain High’s women’s soccer team opened its season last Tuesday night at home with an 8-1 SMAC victory over East Rutherford.

The Lady Mountaineers struck in the first minute when junior Virginia Dellinger played a ball through to freshman Lindsey Deaver and she was able to put it away for the early lead.

It took only two minutes for Deaver to find the net again. Paloma Dettloff got free down the right side and played a ball across the net which Deaver was able to one time into the goal.

In the ninth minute Dettloff set up Dellinger for her first goal to make the score 3-0.

The match settled down for the next 20 minutes as no one was able to score.

Then, at the 30th minute Lauren Campbell played a ball from the back line over the top to Dellinger and she

John Bell’s bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers to a 4-3 victory over East Rutherford in their opening South Mountain Athletic Conference game last Tuesday night at Lancaster Field.

The Mountaineers, who had opened their season the night before with a victory at North Gaston, led 3-1 going into the sixth inning when the Cavaliers rallied for two runs that would eventually send the game into extra innings.

Senior Matt Absher started and pitched a strong 4 2/3 innings for the Mountaineers. He gave up only one unearned run on three hits. He and Brian Lysek each singled home a run in the second inning and Ab-

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KM kickers beat Burns Kings Mountain High’s women’s soccer team defeated Burns 5-1 Friday and carried a 2-0 record into last night’s rivalry game with Shelby at Gamble Stadium.

Virginia Dellinger led the Lady Mountaineers with two goals and two assists.

Lindsey Deaver also scored two goals, and Paloma Dettloff added one.

One of Dellinger’s goals came on a penalty kick after Dettloff drew a foul.

Georgia Moss had two assists.

Nicola Bridges, Lauren

Campbell, Natalie Lutz, Raegan Buchanan and Sarah Drennan played well on defense.

Kings Mountain travels to Hickory tonight a 6 p.m. for a non-conference battle.

SPORTS BRIEFS Mountaineers lose at Burns Kings Mountain coach Carmen Scism gives the stop sign to courtesy runner Jami Nivens.

East blanks KM in softball Kings Mountain High’s softball team fell to East Rutherford 6-0 in its season opener last week at Lancaster Field #3.

Freshman Catie Payne pitched a complete game.

She gave up 10 hits, walked three and struck out six.

Kassidy Hamrick led the

KM plate attack with 3 for 4, including a double. Miranda Ellis went 1 for 3.

KMHS softball gets first win

Freshman Catie Payne struck out six in Kings Mountain High’s opening season softball game against East Rutherford last week. (Photos by KM Herald)

Kings Mountain High’s girls softball team posted its first win of the season Friday night at Burns, 7-6.

Freshman Catie Payne had a night to remember as she posted her first high school win on the mound, and also hit her first home run.

Payne and Miranda Ellis each went 2-for-4.

Ellis drove in two runs and scored one.

Cassie Melton was 1-for-4 and drove in a run.

Kings Mountain carried a 1-1 SMAC record into last night’s home game with Shelby. Kings Mountain will host Clover, SC in a non-conference game Thursday before going to Draughn for a conference game Friday.

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Will Wilson’s first inning home run was the Mountaineers only run as they fell to Burns 2-1 in a SMAC 3A game Friday in Fallston.

Burns pitcher John Grigg slammed a two-run home run in the fifth to hand the Mountaineers their first loss after opening the season with wins over North Gaston and East Rutherford.

Grigg went the distance to get the win, Burns’ first

in three outings.

Madisyn Bolin took the loss despite giving up just four hits in five innings of work. Bryson Bailey pitched the final inning, surrendering just one hit.

Grigg allowed only two hits after Wilson’s blast. He sent 12 Mountaineers back to the dugout via the strikeout route.

KMMS beats Shelby 18-6

JV baseball beats Burns Kings Mountain’s JV baseball team posted its

KMHS SOCCER ROSTER # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 19 22

Name Natalie Lutz Bella Sherrin Paloma Dettloff Lindsey Deaver Georgia Moss Virginia Dellinger Makayla Smith Olivia Martin Baylee Marr Raegan Buchanan Sarah Drennan Abby Pennington Nicola Bridges Cassidy Calhoun Mackenzie Ramsey Lauren Campbell Ashley Rhom Shaleigh Short

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Name Logan Locklair Aleenih Carter-Kee Jessie Oehler Miranda Ellis Jami Nivens Cassi Melton Ashton Withers Kameron Marr Catie Payne Mandy Breakfield Emily Graham Morgan Stancil Megan McQueen Kassidy Hamrick Josie Lowery

The Kings Mountain Middle soccer team tied Shelby 3-3 in its soccer opener Thursday.

Maggie Lloyd scored two goals. One was unassisted and the other was assisted by Summer Campbell.

Campbell scored the third goal, assisted by Lloyd.

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Kings Mountain High placed five players on the All-SMAC wrestling team which was announced last week.

They include SMAC champion Reese Rheinhardt at 132 pounds and runners-up Quay Smith (145), Chance Frederick (195), CJ Mercer (220) and RJ Bishop (285).

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The Kings Mountain Middle baseball team defeated Shelby 18-6 in four innings in its season opener Thursday.

Pitching for the Patriots were Bryce Fisher, Zach Crawford, DJ Bagwell and Cameron Stevens.

They combined to strikeout seven, walk two and give up four hits.

Leading the team at the plate were Boone Cartee, Silas Price and Zach Crawford.

Lady Patriots tie Shelby 3-3

KMHS SOFTBALL ROSTER # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 14 15 16 17 18

second straight win Friday afternoon at Burns, 3-1.

Alec Bell went the distance on the mound, fanning four and walking just one.

Leading the Mountaineers at the plate was Josh Ledford with three hits.

Daniel Bagwell had two hits and David Bell and Landry Crawford added one apiece.

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MARCH 3 Shelby; 7 @Burns; 8 @ Crest; 15 Burns; 17 @Shelby; 21 W. Lincoln; 22 @No. Lincoln.

APRIL 5 Crest; 7 Lincolnton; 12 @Chase; 14 E. Ruth.; 26 @RS Central; 28 @ East Lincoln.

MAY 3 First round of playoffs; 5 Conference championship.

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HOF: Five to be inducted into KMHS Hall of Fame From Page 10 back to be the sixth man and helped lead the Mountaineers to their only appearance in the 3A basketball state championship game.

He was the SWC Track Athlete of the Year in 1990.

Honeycutt was a throwback to the traditional threesport high school athletes, those that excelled in what was once known as the three “major” sports of football, basketball and baseball. He was a two-way All-Conference standout in football as a defensive back and wide

receiver. In the ’89 playoff game at Smoky Mountain, he kicked a field goal to keep the Mountaineers in the five overtime contest, and eventually kicked the winning extra point after Hollifield hit Darius “Nu Nu” Ross for the tying touchdown in the fifth OT.

Honeycutt was the Mountaineer basketball team’s leading scorer his senior year when they played for the state championship; and was an outfielder on the ’89 KMHS baseball team that won the state championship in a two-game sweep of Rockingham County at

KM’s Lancaster Field.

The Babe Ruth all-star team lost its first game to Greenville, NC in the double-elimination state tournament at KMHS, but came back strong to win six games in a row and defeat the previously unbeaten Charlotte Clark Griffith

all-stars 7-4 and 8-5 for the championship.

Many of the players went on to excel in baseball and other sports at KMHS and some competed on the collegiate level.

15 teams, 273KM High athletes on fall/winter scholar NC team

KM/ER: Mounties hold off Cavaliers with strong pitching

Kings Mountain High placed 15 of its 16 fall/ winter sports teams on the NCHSAA scholar athletic teams.

Athletic Director Mark Latham said the only reason KMHS didn’t qualify all 16 teams is because a team has to have at least five members to qualify.

The women’s golf team had only three members, but all three of them qualified for

sher contributed a RBI double in the fourth inning.

Bryson Bailey came on in the fifth and finished the game, going 4 1/3 innings

the individual scholar athlete award.

Kings Mountain had 273 athletes compete on fall and winter sports teams, and 198 of them qualified for the individual state honor.

To qualify for the award, a team must achieve a 3.1 unweighted GPA or higher.

An individual must achieve a 3.5 weighted GPA or higher to qualify.

“I can’t say enough

about the job are our teachers do educating all of our students, but this is an outstanding accomplishment by our student athletes,” said Athletic Director Mark Latham.

Qualifying teams and their GPAs were: Football cheerleading, 3.832; women’s tennis, 3.759; men’s soccer 3.439; volleyball 3.658; men’s cross country 3.371; foot-

ball 3.173; women’s cross country 3.629; wrestling 3.203; women’s swimming 3.744; women’s golf 3.650; men’s swimming 3.501; basketball cheerleading 3.814; women’s basketball 3.617; men’s basketball 3.292; men’s indoor track 3.254; and women’s indoor track 3.453.

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while giving up two runs and four hits.

Bell and Absher led the Mountaineers at the plate with three hits each. Will Wilson and Madisyn Bolin added two hits apiece.

KM second baseman Brian Lysek forces East runner on double play attempt. (Photo by KM Herald)

Clockwise from top right: (15) Cassidy Calhoun; (4) Lindsey Deaver; (13) Nicola Bridges; and (16) Mackenzie Ramsey battle with East Rutherford. KMHS went on to win the game in an 8-1 blowout to open their season. (Photos by Gary Smart)

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KMMS soccer blanks Burns

KMHS golfers second at Crest Host Crest edged Kings Mountain 305-306 in a SMAC golf match Monday at Riverbend. Burns finished third at 385.

KM’s Alex Goff and Jake Scruggs of Crest

Kings Mountain’s Maggie Lloyd works the ball downfield in Monday’s soccer game at Burns Middle.

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Sports This Week Wed., March 9 4 p.m. – High school track, multi-team meet at Kings Mountain.

5 p.m. – High school soccer, Kings Mountain at Hickory (JV/V DH) Thurs., Mar. 10 6 p.m. – High school softball, Kings Mountain at Clover.

Fri., Mar. 11 4 p.m. – High school baseball, Kings Mountain at Draughn (JV/V DH).

6 p.m. – High school soccer, Kings Mountain at Draughn (varsity only).

6 p.m. – High school softball, Kings Mountain at Draughn.

Mon., Mar. 14 2 p.m. - High school golf, Burns and Crest at Kings Mountain.

Tues., Mar. 15 2 p.m. – High school golf, Kings Mountain, Burns and Crest at Riverbend.

4 p.m. – High school baseball, Crest at Kings Mountain (JV/V DH).

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

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

6 p.m. – High school softball, Crest at Kings Mountain.

Wed., Mar. 16 4 p.m. – High school track, multi-team meet at Kings Mountain.

Operation Medicine Drop, Tuesday, March 22 Kings Mountain Police Department and Safe Kids of North Carolina will conduct Operation Medicine Drop on Tuesday, March 22 from 8 a.m.12 noon and Thursday, March 24, from 1-5 p.m. at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center.

Det. Sgt. Lisa Proctor said that the week of March 20-26 is National Poison Control Week and an awareness campaign is underway by police to let the community know about accidental poisoning caused by medications.

Those wishing to dispose of old medications may pull up to the front door of the senior center and police working the event will walk out to assist you.

Last year hundreds of bottles of unwanted and old medications were disposed of by Kings Mountain area citizens during the Medicine Drop sponsored by local law enforcement.

OPERATION MEDICINE DROP - Last year hundreds of bottles of unwanted medicine was dropped off at the Medicine Drop at the Kings Mountain senior center.

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shared medalist honors with 4-under-par 68.

Other KM scores were Carson Bailey 76, Dawson Adams and Hunter Ward 81 each, Tyler Withers 83 and Joey Blanton 87.

KMMS baseball edges Burns 3-2

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(2/24, 3/02, 09 & 16) GARAGE SALE – Saturday, March 12th. Rain or shine.

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The Kings Mountain City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at 6:00 pm in the Kings Mountain City Hall, 101 W. Gold Street, Kings Mountain, NC. The purpose of this hearing is to receive citizen comments about possible Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications that may be submitted by the City to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Infrastructure and the North Carolina Department of Commerce - Commerce Finance Division.

The State of North Carolina has announced that CDBG funds are available. These funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to serve low and moderate income persons and

Sunday concert “Mercy Rain” will be in concert Sunday, March 13 at 6 p.m. at Westover Baptist Church, 114 Westover Drive. Everyone welcome.

The Kings Mountain Middle baseball team defeated Burns 3-2 Monday to improve to 2-0 on the season.

Holding down the mound duties were Boone Cartee, Silas Price, Bryce Fisher, DJ Bagwell and Zach Crawford. They gave up five hits, three walks and struck out

seven.

Blake Broome, Zach Crawford and Fisher all had RBIs with Crawford and Fisher collecting two hits each.

Broome, Clint Turner, Boone Cartee and Jaxson Bolin had one hit each.

KMMS begins conference play next Tuesday at Burns.

Duke Energy to spend over $1M to renovate, build tech classrooms Duke Energy, Charlotte, was issued a city building master commercial permit this week for renovations to its building at 1040 Beason Creek Drive, valuation $1,024,900. Permit fee, $3,436.

The company plans to upfit and renovate the existing space on the first floor and install tech classrooms.

Rodgers Building of Charlotte is contractor and sub-contractors are Preferred Electric, Mechanical Systems and Services and P. C. Jackson Plumbing.

Hall Builders, 306 Liberty Court, was issued a building permit for a new 1,850 square foot single family dwelling to go up at 110 Haley Reanna Court, valuation $208,402 and fee $998.00. Sub-contractors are KM Electric, Roland Mechanical and Just In Time Plumbing.

Wade Jurney Homes, Charlotte, was issued a master residential building permit for a new 2,388 square foot single family dwelling, valuation $141,000, permit fee $715, at 105 Ann Street, a new 1,754 square foot single family home, 107 Ann Street, valuation $130,000 and permit fee $670., a new 1561 square foot single family dwelling at 109 Ann Street, valuation $126,000, fee $652; a new 1,501 square foot single family dwelling at 113 Ann Street, valuation $120,000, fee $625 with Wade Jurney Homes contractor.

Christopher Cole, 105 Montcliff Dr., was issued a residential permit to add a room with two baths at valuation of $130,000, permit fee $450. Dellinger Construction, 801 Hillside Drive, is contractor. Sub-contractors are Breakfield Electric, C&E mechanical and Breakfield plumbing.

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households and eliminate slum and blight. The purpose of this first public hearing is to receive citizen input about CDBG opportunities through the next twelve months.

All interested persons are invited to attend this hearing. Persons with disabilities, non-English speaking persons or those needing special assistance should contact the City Hall at (704) 734-0333 at least 48 hours prior to the hearing, or the North Carolina relay number for the deaf at 1-800-735-8262.

Esta información está disponible en español o en cualquier otro idioma bajo petición. Póngase en contacto con el Ayuntamiento en el (704) 734-0333, 101 W. Gold Street, PO Box 429, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 de alojamiento para esta solicitud.

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School Road, was issued a building permit to put up a new 28x70 double-wide mobile home at 220 Dillon Road, valuation $103,900. Contractor is Izzi's Mobile Home Movers, Shelby.

Sub-contractors are Superclean Electric, Century Services mechanical, and Clearwater Plumbing.

Patrick and Charlotte Ware were issued a residential building permit for repairs after a tree fell on their residence at 200 Cleveland Avenue, valuation $30,000, permit $150. NES is electric contractor and Settle is mechanical. Contractor is American Restoration, Shelby.

Circle Holdings, 331 Oak Grove Road, was issued a permit to put up a 14x76 single wide mobile home at 132 Yarbro Road. Simmons Mobile Home Movers, Kings Mountain, is contractor and sub-contractors are Walker Electric and Services, Stroup Heating and Air and HiTech Plumbing.

Aaron Buckton, 343 Crocker Road, was issued a permit to excavate around the foundation, waterproof, backfill and landscape and add footing under existing chimney, valuation $29,000, permit fee $147.50.

Contractor is North State Building, Shelby.

Pete Watson was issued permit to remodel at 1110 Linwood Road, valuation $28,274. McDonald Building Contractors is contractor and sub-contractors are Freedom Home Services electrical; Whitaker Heating & cooling mechanical; and EDTMAE Plumbing.

Janet Huntsinger, 605 Southwood Road, was issued a residential permit to install new cabinets, valuation $12,000, fee $86. The homeowner is contractor.

Joanne Morrison, 402 Hill St., was issued a residential permit to place an accessory structure in rear yard, valuation $800, no fee.

Mike Johnsonbaugh, 902 Sharon Dr., was issued a building permit to install 16 Helical piers, valuation $18,349, fee $104. DryPro Basement Systems, Charlotte, is contractor.

Suntrust Corp, Richmond, Va., was issued a commercial zoning contract for signage at 700 West King Street valued at $7200, fee $30. Architectural graphics, Virginia Beach, Va., is contractor.

Gilbert Miller, 726 York Road, was issued a commercial sign permit to put up a new wall sign mount for Battleground Petroleum over the main entrance door, a Battleground Cafe sign, a Silver Villa sign, Sports Bar sign, valuation $3,000, fee $766.

Direct Wholesale Signs, 711 York Road, is contractor.

RRFS LLC, 2052 York Road, was issued a commercial sign permit for a new sign at 1051 York Road, valuation $11,000, fee $82.

David Brinkley, 413 Country Club Acres, was issued a permit for a black vinyl coated chain link fence, $10,000 valuation, fee $30. Quality Fence Solutions, Bessemer City, is contractor.

Beeping egg hunt is set for March 19 The first annual Kings Mountain EGGstravaganza will be held Saturday, March 19, at the city's walking track on Cleveland Avenue and the welcome mat is out for all age people who are visually impaired to attend.

Larry Carroll is sponsoring the egg hunt, face painting, bubble station, and bounce house, along with free food for the visually impaired and their families.

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“I got the idea from my granddaughter's teacher from the Governor Morehead Program who told us about egg hunts in Asheville,'' said Carroll. He said that his family planned to attend the beeping egg hunt for the visual impaired last year but it was rained out.

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Maggie Lloyd scored the first goal assisted by Summer Campbell. Zoe Eagan scored the second goal unassisted and Summer Campbell scored the last goal, assisted by Lloyd.

Kings Mountain travels to Crest Monday.

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OPEN flags to be offered to downtown businesses Kings Mountain's Main Street program is offering flags to businesses to showcase the vitality of downtown business, according to Main Street Director Jan Harris.

Harris said the goal of the project is to underscore the number of retail, restaurants and service businesses located here and to help drive customers and clients to them.

Letters have gone out to downtown property owners to obtain their permission for the city to install banner brackets on downtown store fronts. The OPEN flags will be offered free of charge to downtown businesses who will then be responsible for displaying them during their business hours.

LEGION ORATORICAL WINNER- Alan Mainer, Division 5 Commander, Evan Thompson, District 23 Commander, Paul Fulton, Gabe Turner, oratorical winner, Jim Taylor, State Commander Don Bridges, Woody Weaver, Ludy Wilkie, Post 81 Oratorical Chair and Ned Cash, Post 82 Commander, at the recent state oratorical contest in Marion.

KM Main Street program offering “Open” flags to downtown businesses.

Turner wins state oratorical contest, advances to national competition Gabe Turner Jr., student at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, won the American Legion-sponsored state oratorical contest March 5 in Marion.

Turner competed with four division winners from across the state and now

CREST HIGH HONORS - Pictured are Crest High School Teacher's Assistant of the Year Mary Kathryn Maynard, left, of Kings Mountain, and Erin McWhirter, Teacher of the Year, with a group of McWhirter's students. Maynard is also Crest's Media Technology Assistant and McWhirter teaches social studies. (Photo submitted.)

advances to the national competition in April in Indianapolis, Indiana and a chance to win a major scholarship and where he will represent North C Carolina and compete with oratorical student winners from across the state..

Turner is sponsored by American Legion Post 82 of Shelby and was the District 23 winner in an oratorical contest in Kings Mountain at Post 155 recently.

Turner is the son of Tommy and Connie Turner of Ellenboro.

VETERANS MEETING - The Veterans Group that meets on first Tuesdays at 3 p.m. at the Patrick Senior Center will continue its monthly meetings. Seated from left, Kyle Smith, Rose Turner, leader of the group, and Abraham Ruff.

Standing, Grover Mayor Bill Willis, John Criswell, Greg Carpenter, Dr. Frank Sincox, and Ernie Howell.

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Elder Mediation Can Help Families Resolve Caregiving Conflicts Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any services that you know of that help families resolve caregiving conflicts? My mother – who just turned 82 – recently had a stroke, and to make matters worse, my two siblings and I have been perpetually arguing about how to handle her caregiving needs and finances.

Bickering Siblings Dear Bickering, It’s not unusual when adult children disagree with each other regarding the care of an elder parent. If your siblings are willing, a good possible solution is to hire an “elder care mediator” who can help you work through your disagreements peacefully. Here’s what you should know.

Elder Mediation While mediators have been used for years to help divorcing couples sort out legal and financial disagreements and avoid court battles, elder care mediation is a relatively new and specialized service designed to

help families resolve disputes that are related to aging parents or other elderly relatives.

Family disagreements over an ill or elderly parent’s caregiving needs, living arrangements, financial decisions and medical care are some of the many issues that an elder care mediator can help with. But don’t confuse this with family or group therapy. Mediation is only about decision-making, not feelings and emotions.

The job of an elder mediator is to step in as a neutral third party to help ease family tensions, listen to everyone’s concerns, hash out disagreements and misunderstandings, and help your family make decisions that are acceptable to everyone.

Good mediators can also assist your family in identifying experts such as estate-planners, geriatric care managers, or health care or financial professionals who can supply

important information for family decision making.

Your family also needs to know that the mediation process is completely confidential and voluntary, and can take anywhere from a few hours to several meetings depending on the complexity of your issues. And if some family members live far away, a conference or video call can be used to bring everyone together.

If you’re interested in hiring a private elder care mediator, you can expect to pay anywhere from $100 to more than $500 per hour depending on where you live and who you choose. Or, you may be able to get help through a nonprofit community mediation service which charges little to nothing.

Finding a Mediator To locate an elder mediator, start by contacting your area aging agency (call 800-677-1116 to get your local number), which may be able to refer you to local resources, or search on-

line at Mediate.com. Another good option is the National Association for Community Mediation website (nafcm.org), which can help you search for free or low-cost community-based mediation programs in your area.

Unfortunately, there is currently no formal licensing or national credentialing required for elder mediators, so make sure the person you choose has extensive experience with elder issues that are similar to what your family is dealing with. Also, be sure you ask for references and check them. Most elder mediators are attorneys, social workers, counselors or other professionals who are trained in mediation and conflict resolution.

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Public's help wanted in locating suspects An anonymous tip led to the arrest Saturday of Joe Tipps, one of two men wanted for breaking and entering across CleveTIPPS land and Catawba Counties.

T h e Cleveland County Sheriff's Office is still HARRIS searching for Anton D. Harris.

Both Tips 26 and Harris, 21 are absconders with State probation and parole.

“We have active warrants for these individuals connected to residential breaking and entering in

Cleveland County,'' said Sheriff Alan Norman who added, “We believe these two individuals are traveling between Catawba County and Cleveland County doing residential breaking and entering and we need to get them off the street.''

The Sheriff's Department has charged Tipps, 3824 Pea Ridge, Lawndale, with breaking and entering, larceny, possession of stolen property, and absconding from NC probation and parole and Harris, 1120 2nd St. Place Southeast, Hickory, NC, with being an absconder from NC probation and parole.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Harris are asked to call the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office at 704-484-4822 or Crime Stoppers at 704-4818477.

Yard and bake sale Saturday at KM Baptist Kings Mountain Baptist Church will sponsor a yard and bake sale Saturday f rom 7 a.m.-1 p.m. and proceeds will benefit the Zambia Mission trip June 23-July 2. Missionaries

Daniel and Jennifer Campbell will be guest speakers for the morning worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday at Kings Mountain Baptist.

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SILVER LEVEL AWARD - The Battleground District (Cleveland County) Boy Scouts of America received the Silver Level award in Journey to Excellence. Members receiving this award included: (left to right) Connie Bowes, Piedmont Council Scout Executive, Michael Hovis, Battleground District Executive, Larry Hamrick Jr., of Kings Mountain, Battleground District Chairman, and Dr. Mark Williamson, Past Piedmont Council President.

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Special session Local Educators called by NC House Attend NCCAT Raleigh, N.C. – Today Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) announced he has received requests from more than three-fifths of House members to call a special session to address the Charlotte City Council’s recently passed ordinance affecting the safety and privacy of people using restrooms.

“The vast majority of my fellow colleagues in the House and I believe the ordinance passed by the Charlotte City Council poses an

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