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Relay for Life First time in 26 years Friday at 6 pm 3 cent property tax increase proposed Kings Mountain's Relay for Life wants to raise $40,000 this year and that number is expected to increase following Friday's big fundraiser. Opening ceremonies will be held Friday at 6 p.m. at Kings Mountain High School Stadium after a survivor reception and check-in from 4 -5:45 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine unless weather conditions become dangerous. If any changes need to be made last minute due to weather conditions an update will be made on the KM Relay for Life webpage. Cancer survivors will celebrate life by making the first lap on the track at 6:15 p.m. after welcome by Mayor Scott Neisler, the National Anthem by Jaiden Huffman and the appearance of American Legion Riders and Friends. Caregivers will walk a lap
around the track at 6:25 p.m. followed by a team banner and team lap which will feature all teams on the track. Robin Knight, chairman of the event, said this year's Relay for Life will be bigger and better than ever with 24 teams and 140 walkers participating on the “Disney” theme. Free skin cancer screening will be available and sponsored by Dr. Carley's team. Plenty of food, crafts, entertainment and games are planned for the whole family. New this year will be a box car show and race, the free cancer screenings, and fireworks. Teams have been busy for several weeks holding fundraisers. Students and churches have held fundraisers. The full schedule of events is printed in today's Herald.
Brigade of 87 Music at the Market supports This Thursday, in correlation with the opening battle drama night of the farmers marJoin The Brigade of 87 and support the Revolution! The Brigade is named for the 87 patriots wounded or killed at the Battle of Kings Mountain, October 7, 1780. Membership supports the production of Liberty Mountain which tells the story of the turning point of the American Revolution. Option 1: Membership is $87 annually and includes two tickets to Liberty Mountain for the current summer production and playbill listing in the Brigade Roster. Option 2: Receive membership and playbill listing by purchasing an opening night ticket. Opening Night 2016 is on Friday, June 24th with tickets priced at $100 per person. The event includes dinner, beverages, special entertainment before the show, and admission to the opening night performance of Liberty Mountain. Questions should be directed to jim@kmlt.org or call the box office at 704730-9408. Liberty Mountain was written by Robert (Bob) Inman. The action-packed theatrical performance tells the story of our founding See BATTLE DRAMA, Page 11
ket, members of the Kings Mountain Middle School band will perform under the gazebo from 6:30-7:00 pm. In the following weeks a variety of entertainment will be at the gazebo to add to the festivities of the market. “The City wanted to add to the atmosphere of Patriots Park and after speaking with Mayor Neisler, the idea to have music at the farmers market made perfect sense.” said Haley Wilson, Special events Coordinator. We encourage people to come out and enjoy the market and listen to the music, bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy summer evenings in Kings Mountain.
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Kings Mountain citizens can probably expect a 3 cents property tax increase (40 cents to 43 cents per $100 valuation) effective July 1, the first tax increase in 26 years. City Council at a sixhour marathon work session last Thursday took their first look at the proposed $45.2 million budget proposed by City Manager Marilyn Sellers and will hold public hearing June 16 at 6 p.m. at city hall. “We've made very difficult decisions and we've worked hard to present a balanced and tight budget'', Sellers told council members at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center. “Our employees are our greatest asset and we want to keep their interest in the forefront and keep
them.” She said that requests in the proposed budget from department SELLERS heads are not inflated. “We're proactive and I'm proud to be associated with this team.” A line-item budget will be available this week to city council and the budget will be available for public viewing. Sellers acknowledged that the general fund budget was a “dilemma'' with a shortfall due to higher health insurance costs. The budget calls for no electric rate increase, no water rate increase, no waste water rate increase, no storm water rate increase but
slight changes in the sanitation, recycling, and natural gas rates. A citizen with all city services with a house valued at $100,000 and a vehicle valued at $25,000 will see a total annual increase ( including the $30 property tax increase) at $105.92 or $8.83 per month. The sanitation fee is expected to rise from $7.63 per month to $9.54 per month and the recycling fee from $2 to $2.75 per month. An increase in tipping fees from Cleveland County Landfill is expected in the 2017-18 budget year. The basic facility rate for natural gas is expected to rise from $6.50 to $7.50 with the average household expected to see a 10 cents per day increase. Basic facility charges for commercial customers should drop
from $30 to $17.50 during summer months. Council indicated it would study cemetery rates but the rates are expected to rise substantially. The proposed cemetery rates would increase plot prices for inside city residents from $350 to $1500 and plots for outside city residents from $1750 to $3,000. Cost of opening and closing graves for outside city residents would go up from $530 to $3,000 and cost for inside city residents would remain $375. The proposed burden on customers outside the city limits is due to limited space for city residents and additional property anticipated to be needed within the next five years. Sellers said that higher insurance costs are the main See PROPERTY TAX, Page 11
Respect and honor for Grover veteran Cpl. Terry Wayne McKenzie of Grover didn't get the medals nor the warm welcome he deserved when he returned from US Marine Corp service in Vietnam. But Thursday, thanks to Hospice Social Worker Emily Crocker and US Congressman Patrick McHenry, he got it all. Hospice Chaplain Terry Floyd led a pinning service in the Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building Conference Room and presented the ribbons and medals in a shadow box, along with the American flag. “Let's remember the ones who didn't make it and the ones who did come back and have all these problems,'' said McKenzie, 64. “Thank you for your service and welcome home,'' said Floyd.
McKenzie had asked Crocker to help him in obtaining the medals because he wants to pass them on to his four grandchildren. 'It's something they can look back and say, 'My grandpa got these while he was in service.” McKenzie was awarded the Combat Action ribbon (Vietnam), National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze campaign stars, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation, Gallantry Cross Color with palm and frame, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation ( civil Action Color with palm and frame), Republic of Vietnam Campaign medal and Rifle Marksman Badge. At the ceremony he was also presented a Vietnam 50th anniversary commemorative pin and a We See GROVER VET, Page 11
Hospice Chaplain Terry Floyd shakes hands with Marine Cpl. Terry Wayne McKenzie of Grover at a medal and pinning ceremony Thursday at Hospice Cleveland County in Shelby. McKenzie medals also pictured. (Photos contributed by Hospice)
Commencement exercises begin Sunday with baccalaureate sermon at 7 p.m.
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reading scripture and a litany and seniors in the Symphonic Chorale, under the direction of Sarah Fulton, will sing “Not One Sparrow is Forgotten.” The audience will join in singing “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” and “Be Thou My Vision.” The hymn, “Step by Step” will be sung prior to the benediction. Sherry Young will play a prelude of music on piano and will accompany for other music on the program.
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■ OBITUARIES Richard Pruitt
KINGS MOUNTAIN – Richard “Cooter” Pruitt, 64, died May 27, 2016 at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. Private funeral services will be held. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Sheby was in charge of arrangements.
Billy E. Davis BESSEMER CITY – Billy Eugene (Bill) Davis, 61, died May 26, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. The funeral service will be conducted Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Lighthouse Ministries in Kings Mountain. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 1, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Kings Mountain. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, is in charge of arrangements.
Gary Parker SHELBY – Gary “Zeke” Parker died May 22, 2016 at Carolinas Healthcare Systems- Cleveland. The funeral service w as held Friday, May 27, 2016 at Lily Memorial Baptist Church. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial was in Sunset Cemetery. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Dennis Woodward ELLENBORO – Dennis Woodward, 64, died May 23, 2016 at home. Private family services will be held at his home. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Dr. Donna Simmons SHELBY- Dr. Aldonna Ra Simmons, 69, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Wendover Hospice. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Shelby Presbyterian Church and the family will receive friends after the service. The family will receive friends before the internment 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2016 the States Veteran Cemetery in Black Mountain. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby is in charge of arrangements.
Helen Smith former resident
LINDEN, TN.- Helen Caroline Smith, 90, of Linden, Tennessee passed away May 28, 2016 at Perry County Nursing Home. She was born on January 4, 1926 in Manhattan, Kansas to the late Henry Otto, Sr. and Maida Elsie Schultz. Mrs.Smith graduated Magna Cum Laude from Kansas State University. In the early 1950’s she lived in Japan while her late husband Herbert served for the U.S. State Department. She was a retired medical technologist. She was a decades long member of the Church of the Nazarene in both Arlington, VA and Kings Mountain, NC and a faithful member of the choir. She was fiercely independent, unselfishly generous and a sweet person who loved Jesus and was proud of her children and grandchildren. She is survived by sons Dr. Kent D. Ford and wife Leona of St. Helena Island, SC, Dr. Jeffrey G. Smith and wife Lisa of Dickson, TN, and Michael A. Smith and wife Lilia of Fairfax, VA; grandchildren Taylor Ford of Arlington, VA, and Sarah and Anna Smith of Nashville, TN; nephews Harry Hogueland of Port Chester, NY, Henry Otto III of Manhattan, KS, and niece Carolyn “Greeba” Ginter of Colorado Springs, CO. She was preceded in death by siblings, Eleanor Otto Hogueland of Rye, NY and Harry Otto of Manhattan, KS; first husband Herbert Wilson Ford of Hughesville, MD; second husband James R. Smith of Washington, D.C., and nephew Robert Hogueland of Rye, NY. The family will receive friends at Sisk-Butler Funeral Home in Bessemer City, NC on Saturday, June 4, 2016 from 1-2 p.m. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. at the Sisk-Butler Funeral Chapel and will be conducted by Rev. Michael Daughrity. Interment will immediately follow at Huffman Family Cemetery in Blacksburg, SC. Memorials may be made to the Perry County Nursing Home Physical Therapy Department, 127 E. Brooklyn Street, Linden, TN 37096. The family sincerely appreciates your prayers and support during this time Sisk-Butler Funeral Home, Bessemer City, is in charge of arrangements.
Relay for Life Schedule Friday, June 3, KMHS 4:00-5:45 p.m. - Survivor reception and check-in 6:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremony Mayor Scott Neisler, welcome National Anthem, Jaiden Huffman American Legion & Riders 6:15 p.m.- Survivor Lap 6:25 p.m. - Caregiver lap 6:30 p.m.- Team Banner and Team Lap (Carry your banner and bring your whole team on the track) 7:00 p.m. - Disney Theme Lap 7:00 p.m. - Box car show 7:30 p.m.- Box car race 8:00 p.m. Keep Pounding theme laps 8:00 p.m.- Jaiden Huffman performs 8:30 p.m. - Beauty and Beast dance performance 9:00 p.m. - Purple theme lap 9:30 p.m.- Empty table ceremony and lighting of luminaries 10:00 p.m.- Glow theme lap 10:00 p.m. - Fireworks 10:15 p.m.- Dance party with DJ Skye 11:00 p.m.- prize drawings 11:15 p.m. - closing ceremony
Brittany Duncan caring and loving
CONCORD - Brittany Nicole Duncan went to be with the Lord on May 29, 2016. She was surrounded by her family who loved and adored her so much. She was the most caring, innocent, loving, beautiful person and she touched everyone’s heart that was able to have met her. She was an angel, a blessing to her family and friends, and will be missed very much. Brittany was born June 25, 1990 in Gastonia, NC to Jeffrey Lynn Duncan and Connie Kincaid. She was preceded in death by grandmother, Mary Helen Duncan, grandfather, Bobby Joe Duncan, grandfather, Gerald Lee Lutz, step father, Charles Edward Kincaid. The family will receive friends Friday, June 3, 2016 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the Hartsell Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Tim Newton. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park, Kannapolis. Survivors include mother, Connie Kincaid of Concord; step-sister, Mitzi Kincaid of Wilmington; father, Jeffrey Lynn Duncan of Kings Mountain; grandmother, Charlene Lutz, sisters, Jennifer (Daniel) Whitmore, and Christina Summitt (Christopher) Pruitt; nieces, Catelynn, Emily, Candace and Tessa; great niece, Avery and lots of loving aunts and uncles. Memorials may be made to Make a Wish Foundation, www.wish.org/waysto-help/giving Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord, NC is serving the Duncan family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh. com
Carol W. Ware master gardener
MORGANTON - Carol Withrow Ware, 67, of Morganton, NC, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016. Born in Rutherford County, NC on December 25, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Paul John Withrow and Blanche Davis Withrow. Carol was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Morganton. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and was a master gardener. She received her bachelor’s degree from Limestone College, her master’s degree from Western Carolina University, and retired from Western Piedmont Community College. A loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Carol is survived by her husband, Edwin Latham Ware of the home; a son, Bryan Coker and his wife, Sara, of Baltimore, MD; grandchildren, Caroline, William, Chris, and Andrew Coker; a brother, Bobby Withrow of Charlotte, NC; a sister, Frances Kendrick and her husband, Charles, of Taylors, SC;
nieces, Pam Gettys and Robin Jordan and her husband, Jim; and a number of extended family. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ware was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Withrow. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church in Forest City with Rev. Becky Stanley officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 100 Silver Creek Road, Morganton, NC 28655. Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.sossomanfh.com
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Faith Baptist to celebrate Robbins’ 20th Anniversary Faith Baptist Church, 1009 Linwood Road, will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their pastor and his wife on Sunday, June 5, at the 11 a.m. worship service and everyone is welcome to attend the event. Rev. J. R. and Patty Rob-
bins began their service to the church 20 years ago and church members will honor them “for their service to the church and to the Lord.” A covered dish lunch will be served following the service to which the public is invited.
■ POLICE ARRESTS MAY 23: Tyler Chase McAbee, 20, Bessemer City, exceeding pseudo limit, $10,000 secured bond. MAY 26: Dremika Jamison Tillman, 38, Huntersville, NC, larceny, $2500 secured bond. MAY 26: Christy Denton Howard, 48, 801 Boyce St., simple assault. CITATIONS MAY 6: A 16-year-old student was cited for assault and creating a public disturbance at Kings Mountain High School. MAY 19: Gerri Shakina Moss;, 38, Charlotte, running red light. MAY 23: Cristina Manocchia Brice, 47, Bessemer City, speeding. MAY 23: Jesse Shane Crotts, Lawndale, concealment of merchandise. MAY 24: Whitney Breonna Grier, 19, 123 Pearce Dr., expired tag, no current electronic vehicle inspection, speeding. MAY 24: Brittany Nicole Mauney, 26, Bessemer City, revoked license, failure to decrease speed to avoid a collision. MAY 25: Juan Munozsanchez, 56, 214 N. Sims St., no operator's license. MAY 25: Derrick Ricky Green, 57, 802 Gantt St., no operator's license. INCIDENTS MAY 8: SHIVAM Kings Mountain, Inc., 106 Holiday Inn Drive, reported the damaging of a $9,000 Super 8 Hotel sign. MAY 20: A resident of Castle Court reported credit card fraud. MAY 23: Walmart Store 7146, 1011 Shelby Road, reported shoplifting. MAY 23: A resident of Greenbrier Drive reported damage to a window. MAY 23: Toms Family Mart, 733 StoneyPoint Rd., reported shoplifting. MAY 24: Discover Card, Salt Lake City, UT., reported financial card fraud. MAY 24: A resident of Rhodes Ave. reported theft of black shoes and a plastic drawer and three drawer storage unit from the carport. MAY 24: A resident of Grover reported a break-in and theft of a briefcase with client information and storage containers. MAY 24: A resident of Hopkinsville, KY., reported theft of a $600 Notebook from a local hotel. MAY 25: White Oak Manor, 716 Sipes St., reported theft of medications from a medical cart WRECKS MAY 8: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that a 2006 Chrysler operated by Jason
Lee Dorsey, Stanley, NC., was forced off the right side of I-85 South by another driver and hit the guardrail damaging his vehicle. Ashley Agoes, Marion, NC, operating a 2003 Buick owned by Korey Williamson of Dunlap, IL, said she didn't stop because she didn't think that the Chrysler was damaged. Dorsey gave the tag number of the Buick to police who located Williamson. Property damage was estimated at $4500. MAY 16: Officer Bryan McGinnis said that Jonica Jefferson, 712 Linwood Road, operating a 2003 Chevrolet, rear-ended a 2008 STRG owned by the City of Kings Mountain and operated by Joshua Bowen of Grover. Property damage was estimated at $4500. The accident happened on Linwood Road. MAY 16: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Kenaz Byers, Shelby, was backing from a private driveway on Barnette Drive and struck a parked 1999 Toyota owned by Tieadevonda Petty, Bessemer City. Property damage was minor. MAY 20: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that William Dale Cornwell, Hickory, operating a 1997 GMC failed to reduce speed and struck at 2013 Dodge operated by Sarah Andrews of Bessemer City. The accident happened on US 74 Business. Property damage was estimated at $4000. MAY 20: Officer Jonathan Price said that a 2005 Chevrolet operated by Ashley Thompson, Lawndale, hydroplaned in heavy rain on the US 74 Bypass. The vehicle struck the median doing minor damage to the rear of the vehicle. MAY 20: Officer Bryan McGinnis said that Danna Prine, Mobile, Alabama, was backing from a parking space at 106 Holiday Inn Drive and hit a parked 2008 Mazda owned by Joshua Way, 106 Holiday Inn Drive, Kings Mountain. Property damage was estimated at $2500. MAY 21: Officer Bryan McGinnis said that Jesse McBride, Gastonia, operating a 1999 Ford, was pulling out of the parking lot at Subway onto NC 161 and collided with a 2014 Nissan operated by Brianna Braden, Appling, GA. Property damages were
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estimated at $8200. MAY 21: Officer Bryan McGinnis said that Crystal Wray, Bessemer City, operating a 2000 Honda failed to yield the right of way and was making a left turn off Shelby Road into a parking lot and hit a 2015 GMC operated by Charles Lowrance of Grover. Property damage was estimated at $2500. MAY 22: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that a parked 2009 Chevrolet owned by Tiffany Starr, 108 Urban Dr., was parked at 608 E. King Street and was struck by a hit and run driver. Property damage was slight. MAY 22: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Kinsey Goss, Mount Holly, backing her vehicle from Barnette Drive, struck a parked 1999 Toyota owned by Tieadevonda Petty, Bessemer City. Property damage was slight. MAY 23: Officer J. L. Dee said that a 2004 Dodge operated by Sonja McClain, 1106 Groves St., struck a 2005 Kia operated by Stephanie Hutchins, 405 N. Tracy Street. The accident happened on N. Tracy Street. Property damage was estimated at $6500. MAY 24: Officer D. K. Davis said that Teresa Williams, 107 Cash Road, operating a 2013 Kia, pulled out in front of a 2012 Nissan operated by Gladys Perez, 209 N. Sims St., which hit a 2010 Subaru at the stop sign on Spring Street. The accident happened as Williams was traveling across US 74 towards Spring Street. Property damages were estimated at $18,000. MAY 24: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Starlina Green, 106 Ola Dr., was pulling her 2000 Honda into a parking space at McDonald's and was backed into by a driver who left the scene. Property damage was minor. MAY 24: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Andrea Deveto, Espanola, NM, operating a 2013 Nissan, was rear-ended by a 2011 Chrysler operated by Brittany Mauney, Bessemer City, on Shelby Road where she was
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FILL THE BOOT - Kings Mountain firemen will be out with boots in hand to help fight Muscular Dystrophy and related diseases that severely limit strength and mobility June 4 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at the intersection of Battleground Avenue and Mountain Street. Firemen, above, are pictured with young Brady Williams, front row, a teen who will benefit from the funds to attend a special camp this summer, and Mayor Scott Neisler. Photo by SARAH BLACKBURN
Kings Mountain firemen fill the Boot June 4 to Support Kids and Adults with MD Kings Mountain Fire Department is set to kick off their Fill the Boot fundraising campaign to help the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) find urgently needed treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases that severely limit strength and mobility. Kings Mountain fire fighters will be out with boots in hand for this year’s drive on June 4th at the intersection of Battleground and Mountain from 8 am to 12 pm. “For more than sixty years, fire fighters have stood on the front lines with MDA in the fight to free individuals — and the families who love them — from
the harm of these life-threatening muscle diseases,” said MDA Charlotte’s Associate Executive Director, Lisa Cole. “Each year, area fire fighters dedicate countless hours of their time participating in Fill the Boot drives and at MDA Summer Camp. We're grateful for their steadfast drive and uncommon caring toward the kids and adults we serve and look forward to working together once again to make this Fill the Boot season a huge success.” MDA’s spirited Fill the Boot campaign is an honored tradition in which thousands of dedicated fire fighters in hometowns across America hit the streets or storefronts ask-
ing pedestrians, motorists, customers and other passersby to make a donation to MDA, using their collective strength to help kids and adults live longer and grow stronger.Funds raised through the 2016 Kings Mountain Fill the Boot empowers families with life-enhancing resources and support that open new possibilities and maximize independence so they can experience the world without any limits. In addition to Fill the Boot drives, fire fighters lend support year-round at local events and hep support MDA’s efforts to raise awareness and provide professional and public education about neuromuscular
diseases. Contributions also help MDA’s efforts to fund groundbreaking research and life-enhancing programs such as state-of-theart support groups and Care Centers, including the MDA Care Center at in Charlotte. They also help send local kids like Brady Williams go to “the best week of the year” at MDA summer camp at no cost to their families at Camp Bethelwoods in York, SC. As MDA’s largest national partner, fire fighters fuel MDA's mission to find research breakthroughs across diseases; care for kids and adults from day one; and provide families with services and support.
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Stevenson receives “Rubber Meets The Road” award from Clark Tire Heather Stevenson is a leader in her job and in the school environment, according to Heather Pagan, principal of West Elementary. Mrs. Stevenson, a fourthgrade teacher at West who has been teaching for over 14 years, was chosen by Clark Tire Co. as a recipient of its “Rubber Meets the Road” award. She is the fifth Cleveland County Schools teacher to be recognized by Clark
Tire for dedication to her students and school. Twice during the school year, company officials choose teachers recommended by their principals for going that extra mile for their students. “We just wanted to give back to somebody who takes care of our kids all year long,” said Brian Mobley, general manager of Kings Mountain's Clark Tire. “What better people to choose from than our
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teachers?” The award involved a makeover for Mrs. Stevenson’s 2005 Chevrolet Suburban that included a platinum service maintenance package, brake repair, new tires, shock replacement, new windshield wipers, a new keyless entry device, and much more. She was completely surprised to find out she had been nominated and selected. “I was so incredibly humbled and appreciative of all they did,” Mrs. Stevenson said. “Living on a teacher’s salary means you have to prioritize where you spend money, and my vehicle was usually at the bottom of the list.” Mobley said choosing a winner comes down to two aspects: the skills of the teacher and the need of repair to their vehicle. “When we went to her classroom to visit, you could just see how happy her kids were for her and how much they loved her,” Mobley said. “That proved we picked the right person.”
Brian Mobley of Clark Tire presents its “Rubber Meets the Road award” to Kings Mountain teacher Heather Stevenson. Mrs. Pagan said Mrs. Ste- child’s academic success." they did for me and my famvenson was selected because The “unveiling” of her ily,” Mrs. Stevenson said. of her proven track record of newly repaired vehicle was Clark Tire also similarly student success and her posi- at the company’s Kings honors teachers in Lincoln, tive rapport with colleagues. Mountain store with a brief Catawba, and Gaston coun"Mrs. Stevenson goes ceremony led by Clark Tire ties. Previous local winners above and beyond to meet officials. are Jessica Hensley of East student needs socially, aca“The gift that Clark Tire Elementary, Eliza Cook of demically, and emotionally," and Advanced Auto Parts Fallston Elementary, Tandra said Mrs. Pagan. “She does gave to me was truly a bless- Ramsey of Grover Elemennot allow any type of bar- ing, and I cannot say how tary, and Ryan Etheridge of rier to stand in the way of a very much I appreciate all Burns High.
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Carpenter honored as War Hero Charlie Carpenter all citations presented was most deservedly to the First Division and honored as a war hero earned two Silver Stars by Mayor Scott Neisler and two Bronze Stars for at Monday’s communigallantry in action. ty-wide Memorial Day At the Herald, service at Patriots Park. where he was sports He was a highly editor and circulation Lib Stewart Managing Editor decorated World War manager for a number of II veteran from Kings years, we never heard a word about his military Mountain who was experiences and never saw any in over 400 days in combat of the many medals he earned with the legendary 1st Infantry and now on display at the Division as a forward artillery George C. Marshall Library and observer. His 16th Infantry Foundation in Lexington, VA. He fought in North Africa, Sicily, never discussed his military exFrance, Belgium, and Germany, periences. I think I wrote a story notably in the assault landings at about him one time after he left Gela, Sicily and Omaha Beach early on D-Day, and, through the the Herald and he and his wife, Marion, were living in Raleigh. Battle of the Bulge. He served But Charlie, at nearly 95 at times under the commands when he died May 16, kept up of generals Teddy Roosevelt and George Patton and was awarded with the The Herald. Even after
Charlie Carpenter failing health, his daughter, Laura and son-in-law, Warren Bingham, read every word of The Herald to Charlie every week. Both my brother Gary and I joined the Herald early in life
Charlie Carpenter World War II Veteran and Gary retired as the longest serving editor of The Herald but still writes sports. Charlie kept up with sports through Gary’s writing and commented on it to
family and in notes that came to me from these longtime friends. When I came to work at The Herald years ago I met a man who took a green kid under his wing and gave her good advice before he left the paper to go into real estate. “If you get aggravated about something just go down the street and walk around a time or two.” ( I had noticed that sometimes Charlie would leave his typewriter for a little while and then he’d be back.) So I did just that. The Herald isn’t downtown now, so I get in the car and drive. We lost a good friend at the death of Charles Troy Carpenter Jr. but he left a lasting legacy in this community. This community and this newspaper is better because he came our way.
Pieces of Kings Mountain History involved had participated in many battles both before and after. These individual Are you searchbattles helped determine the ing to find affordable outcome of the war and consummer activities for tributed greatly to the birth of your family? I’d sugour Nation. gest you visit nearby The events leading up to Revolutionary War Kings Mountain are importCOZART Battle sites. Many ant in their own right, and of these battles occurred within an hour’s drive of played a role in how seriously the Kings Mountain and would make citizens took the threat issued by wonderful family trips. You can Maj. Patrick Ferguson. We have use these opportunities to enjoy to consider each battle and how nature, exercise, share family his- it relates to the Battle of Kings tory, and just enjoy time together. Mountain in the scheme of things. In the process, your kids will learn These aren’t all the battles, to be a lot about their family and history. sure. But the highlighted ones are Kings Mountain Schools now nearby and would make good trips. After the British began to shift include assignments for 8th and 12th graders on the Battle of Kings their strategic focus away from the Mountain, so these trips will also northern colonies and won the Bathelp your child with upcoming as- tle of Charleston on May 12th, only five months passed until the Battle signments. Over the years, I have tried to of Kings Mountain. Charleston better understand local events that fell after a six weeks siege and five occurred during the Revolution- thousand men were taken prisoner. ary War. I now realize that the Most were members of the North Battle of Kings Mountain was a and South Carolina Continental culmination of many smaller bat- Army. Essentially, only militia tles and skirmishes nearby. Those units were left to defend against
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further British invasion. On May 29th, the Battle of the Waxhaws occurred on the NC / SC boarder. Most refer to it as Buford’s Massacre because the British reportedly gave no quarter (spared lives). These men were part of the Virginia Continental Army who had gone to help during the Siege of Charleston and were being pursued by Cornwallis and Tarleton. After about a 15 minute battle, most of the men had been killed or severely injured. Some believe the massacre resulted because Tarleton’s men thought he had been killed, thus resulting in their retaliation. (Buford was also the call sign / password used on the way to Kings Mountain.) The Battle of Ramseur’s Mill, near Lincolnton on June 20, disrupted Loyalist supporters of the British in the region. Outnumbered 3:1, the Patriots dispersed more than 1,300 Loyalists who could have helped Cornwallis in his march from Charleston into North Carolina, and beyond. This was a key battle, because is slowed Loyalist organization in the area.
The Battle of Camden occurred on August 16th, and Major General Horatio Gates engaged the British knowing his men were not well. These men were also part of the Continental Line. Nearly 2,000 Patriots were killed or captured and Gates was removed from command and replaced by Nathanael Greene. On August 19, Col. Isaac Shelby and a band of Overmountain Men attacked a British outpost called Musgrove’s Mill near Spartanburg, SC. Outnumbered 2:1, the Patriots nearly routed the Loyalists, including provincial regulars from Ninety-six. Nonetheless, having heard of the loss to the British at Camden, Col. Shelby retreated to Sycamore Shoals and began the groundwork for the Overmountain March to Kings Mountain which began on September 26, 1780. We all know about the Battle of Kings Mountain on October 7th. If you haven’t visited the Kings Mountain National Military Park, you need to go now! It is in our back yard and it was a significant battle about which Thomas Jeffer-
son wrote, “I remember well the deep and grateful impression made on the minds of every one by that memorable victory. It was the joyful annunciation of that turn of the tide of success which terminated the Revolutionary War, with the seal of our independence.” And, finally, be sure to make a trip to visit Cowpens National Battlefield in SC, which took place on January 17, 1781. This park commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton’s British army. This classic military tactic, known as a double envelopment, was the only successful one used in the American Revolution. No other park can claim that and it is significant in military history. If you want your children to understand our local Revolutionary War history, you have to allow them to see it, touch it, smell it, and feel it. The best way for them to learn is for you to take them to visit these sites. The time they spend with you on these visits will stay in their thoughts forever, as will the lessons they learn.
Tales from the Farmers Market The End of an Era – The As the Foothills were where evFarmers Market in erybody shopped Kings Mountain is and gathered to about to have its grand hear about the opening, Thursday latest news, and June 2nd at Patriots many of todays’ Park from 4-7 pm, I societies around wanted to take the opthe world still portunity to introduce NANCY FICHTER use farmers’ mar‘Tales from the Farmkets as their main ers Market”. This will shopping experibe a weekly column discuss- ence. ing the culture, the food, the The Foothills Farmers farmers, the artists, and the Market was formed in 2008, entertainers surrounding our though Shelby has enjoyed farmers market. This year’s a farmers’ market since the market being on a new day early 1980s. Shelby’s market and time is about renewal and has grown from one to three strengthening community. markets a week and one in Farmers Markets have Kings Mountain. Each year existed for centuries, before brings more vendors, more the dawning age of box gro- customers, and more opporcery stores, farmers’ markets tunities for our community to
grow and share in the experience of a strong local food economy. When I took my post as the local food coordinator, one of my goals was to form partnerships within the community to create an experience every Thursday night at the farmers’ market. Yes, there will be fresh local produce, hand-crafted items, educational programs for children, entertainment from the city of KM, and even the splash pad to frolic in and get wet. But there will be so much more, in the creating of friendships with strangers, a deeper understanding of where your food comes from, and an overall gathering of humanity.
Over the Mountain Triathlon By Jim Sanford I was really saddened to learn about the cancellation of this year’s Over the Mountain Triathlon, which is traditionally hosted each May by the good folks and volunteers in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The decision was apparently precipitated by changes to the course for the event, which traditionally wound through the Kings Mountain Battleground and finished in Kings Mountain, including a run through some of the community’s neighborhoods. While the course necessitated two transition areas for competitors, any logistical challenges were more
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■ MEDITATION
What are you afraid of? (4 Part Series - Part 1) My son is in the process of losing a tooth. He’s already lost three teeth, but this one is especially stubborn, as is my son. He has a fear of the tooth hurting and bleeding DR. JONATHAN M. BUNDON too much. Most Worship Pastor would say this is First Baptist Church a natural reaction for a young child to fear something trivial, but what if it were an adult? What if adults lost and grew new teeth yet had the same fears as my young son. One might say they were being irrational. Adults may not have the ability to grow more teeth, but all of us will ultimately face something in life, which will cause us fear, worry, or anxiety. We all expe-
rience seasons or moments fear. The fear may seem irrational to others, but for that fearful individual, it is very real. I pose the question to you, what are you afraid of? Job loss, family troubles, upcoming surgery? Fear is natural. It’s okay to be afraid sometimes. A healthy fear of certain things helps keep us alive and reminds us of our own mortality. But do not let fear control you. Do not let fear overtake you. We are created with the capacity to be afraid and worry, which is why God reminds us to trust in Him. For the Christian, fear, anxiety, and worry should be understood differently because we have something the world does not have; hope in Christ. The Bible reminds us: Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble.”
For the Christian, take courage in God. Trust in Jesus regardless of circumstances. King David (the shepherd boy, poet, musician, writer, King of Israel) knew what it was like to face insurmountable obstacles, yet his reliance on the Lord remained strong. David fought and killed wild animals, faced down a giant, and survived battles. Even when David (not yet king) found himself captured by the Philistines, he composed Psalm 56. In his writing David declared, “When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals to do me?” Trials and fear will come in many forms, but do not let them overtake you. Trust in the Lord and in the power of his might.
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■ CHURCH BRIEFS Friend's Day Sunday
Men's Day Sunday
Kings Mountain Church of the Nazarene, 127 Countryside Road, will hold Friend's Day and fellowship Sunday. The worship service is at 10 a.m. and will be followed by BBQ lunch, games, fun and fellowship. Everyone invited.
Midview benefit Saturday Midview Baptist Church, 703 Margrace Road, will sell hot dogs, hold a yard sale and car wash beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday. All donations will be used to send youth to camp. Everyone invited.
Galilee United Methodist Church, 117 Galilee Church Road, will hold Men's Day on Sunday with special service at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Billy Houze, pastor of First Baptist Church of Lawndale, will be guest speaker. Everyone welcome.
Faith Harvest meetings Faith Harvest Church, 1001 Buffalo Street, Shelby, will hold an Apostolic/Pentecostal Bishop's and Pastor's meeting Saturday, June 4, at 11 a.m. at the church. A Women's Pastor's Alliance meeting will be held Wednesday, June 8, at 10 a.m. at Hospice Cleveland County Conference Room, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby. Everyone welcome.
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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
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Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477
115 El Bethel 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
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DAR elects new officers, makes plans for Centennial celebration The May meeting of the Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution was held May 21, 2016 at The Gentle Moon Café. Members were honored to welcome many guests to this meeting; NCSDAR State officers Janet Westbrook, Chaplain, Susan Waldkirch, Treasurer and Saundra Change, Librarian, as well as President General of the Colonials Dames of the 17th Century and NCSDAR District II Director Libby McAteer. Also attending were members of several DAR chapters in our region including Flint Hills Chapter, Benjamin Cleveland Chapter, John Hoyle Chapter and Major William Chronicle Chapter. The chapter also had the pleasure of welcoming their first ever Outstanding Cadet recipient Legacy Blanton and her mother and grandmother. Cadet Blanton is a member of the Shelby Civil Air Patrol Cadets. State Chaplain, Mrs. Westbrook assisted in the swearing in of the newest member, Erica Carpenter. Erica was the NCSDAR State Winner of the Christopher Columbus Essay contest in 2014 and
was the chapters' 2015 DAR Good Citizen. She joins her mother Linda as a member of the chapter. New Chapter officers also had the honor of being sworn in by the State Chaplain. Regent Loretta Cozart, Vice-Regent Renee Bost and Chaplain Becky Scism started their new term in office at this meeting. Past Regent and current Registrar Betty Masters was elected as the chapter’s second Honorary Chapter Regent. She joins Louise Robert in holding this honor for the Chapter. The Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter has an exciting time coming up in 2016. On October 7, 2016 the will place a new marker at the Kings Mountain National Military Park. This marker will honor the African-American Patriots who fought at the battle. 2016 marks the 100th Anniversary of the chapter. On December 3, 2016 the chapter will celebrate this milestone. The day will begin with the dedication of a DAR marker at the gravesite of Organizing Regent, Ida Pauline Mauney Neisler and include a reception to honor the Daughters of Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter past and present.
VFW Fundraiser June 10 Kings Mountain Veterans of Wars Post 9811 will hold a chicken dinner fundraiser on Friday, June 10, at 3800 Margrace Road from 3-8 p.m. White meat plates are $10 and dark meat plates are $8 and include slaw, baked beans, and a roll. Three or more orders in the Kings Mountain area will be delivered by calling 704-750-4230.
Life of Worship Pictured from left to right: Outgoing Regent Robin Masters Meyer, new member Erica Carpenter and NCSDAR State Chaplain Janet Westbrook.
Life of Worship, 403 Cherokee St., will hold its regular food giveaways on June 1, 8, 15 and Tiffany Williams of Levine Cancer Center in Charlotte will be on hand to talk with those attending and set up appointments for mammograms from 11 a..m.-1 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Unity Service at Peoples Baptist
Pictured left to right: NCSDAR State Chaplain Janet Westbrook,with new Chapter Officers Secretary Becky Scism, Regent Loretta Cozart and Vice-Regent Renee Bost.
Peoples Baptist Church, 1010 Groves St., will host a unity service, “A Family with God” Sunday, June 12, at 4 p.m. Rev. B. J. Jarmon of Nations Ford Ministry of Charlotte will be guest speaker. Everyone welcome.
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NEW OFFICERS OF DELTA TAU CHAPTER—On April 14, 2016, Delta Tau Chapter First Vice President of Eta State (NC) Connie Phifer Savell installed Heather Self, Immediate Past President; Lindsay Walker, President; Valerie Boyd, First Vice President; Elizabeth Crowder, Secretary; and Dr. Linda Hopper, Parliamentarian. Delta Tau is the youngest chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International in North Carolina chartered in August 2011.
CLT to audition July 22, July 23 Follow the White Rabbit down the hole this summer with Alice into Wonderland as the Cherryville Little Theatre plans to present the stories of Lewis Carroll on July 22 and July 23 with also matinee and evening show on July 23. Auditions for roles for ages 7-13 will be held June 6 and June 7 from 6-8 p.m. at the Cherryville Little Theatre, Mountain Street, in Cherryville. Rehearsals will be held July 5-22, Monday through Friday, from 6-8 p.m.
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The opening of “Liberty Mountain” is only 25 days away and tickets are available online at www.LibertyMountainDrama.com or from the Kings Mountain Little Theatre box office, 202 S. Railroad Ave., Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. or by calling 704-7309408 or by emailing jim@ kmlt.org Tickets to the performances, which start June 25, are $20 plus tax and a small transaction fee. A group discount is available for groups of 10 to 19 on line and groups o f 20 or more can receive a larger discount. Tickets for the opening night performance on June 24 are $100 plus tax and a small t transaction fee and are are also available on line and include the opening night party and dinner. For further formation about opening night tickets contact Jim Champion at 704-692-2897. “Liberty Mountain” was written by Robert (Bob) Inman. The action-packed drama tells the story of the founding fathers quest for independence and the impact of the Revolutionary War Battle of Kings Mountain. It is produced by Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc. with Patrick Yarn Mills as the Presenting Sponsor. “Liberty Mountain” is also funded in part by a grant from the Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority.
Where Have You Been Hiding by Linda Page Hudgins Oil and Acrylic
Public reception Saturday for Artists of Southern Exposure Artists of Southern Exposure is the new exhibit at Southern Arts Society at the Depot and a public reception honoring the artists will be held Saturday from 6-8 p.m. The exhibit runs through June 24. Established in 1978, Southern Exposure is a group of artists from Upstate South Carolina who are committed to artistic and professional development through creating exhibiting and sharing art. The artists participating in this group show are Carol Augthun, Jessica Barnes, Amy Goldstein-Rice, Claire Miller Hopkins, Linda Page Hudgins, Cynthia Link, AK McMillan, Dwight Rose, Sara Dame Setzer, Doris Turner, Ann Wenz and David Zacharias. Working in a variety of media: ceramics, collage, drawing, jewelry, mixed-media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and textiles, this exhibit offers a very diverse range of artistic expression. Many of these artists have spent their careers in education, teaching and
Oriental Squares by Ann Wenz Weaving Detail sharing their knowledge while also staying creative themselves and exhibiting their work both regionally and nationally. Southern Arts Society Gift Shop and Gallery is located at 301 N. Piedmont Avenue in the old Southern Railway Depot in Kings Mountain, NC. Gallery exhibits change monthly and the Gift Shop features fine art and crafts: painting, pottery, photography, jewelry, wood work, and wearable art. Hours are Tuesday thru Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free. For more information call 704-7395585 or visit our website at www.southernartssociety. org.
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Mountaineer football star Jake Merchant verbally commits to U.S. Naval Academy Kings Mountain High junior wide receiver/safety Jake Merchant has taken any pressure off his upcoming senior football season by verbally committing to attend and play football at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. The 6-2, 194-pound Merchant was offered a full ride after touring the Academy facilities last week. The scholarship offer includes a five-year Navy commitment following graduation. Jake and his parents, Tracie and Chris Merchant, who accompanied him on the trip, call this decision not only great for football but also his life after college. Merchant, who is being recruited by numerous major colleges including North Carolina, Duke, NC State, Wake Forest, UNC Charlotte, Elon and Clemson, was impressed by the Naval Academy’s facilities and coaches. All members of the football coaching staff greeted him on his arrival and have sent personal letters to him during the recruiting process. “They have a really neat complex,” Merchant noted. “It is beautiful. We basically discussed the perks and benefits of going to the Naval Academy and the benefits afterward; and the football program and an overview of how the summer will go.” Navy is coming off an 11-2 season with losses only to national power Notre Dame and American Conference champion Houston. The Midshipmen defeated Pittsburgh in the Military Bowl and also whipped another ACC power, Georgia Tech. The Midshipmen run a wing-T offense, which features a running game first; but they did have a wide receiver that was drafted by Baltimore. “The campus is really close to Washington, DC,” Merchant noted. “You go right by the Pentagon to get there and the practice field is on the Chesapeake Bay.” A verbal commitment is not a requirement that Merchant eventually accepts the Naval Academy’s scholarship, but it is binding on the
school. Merchant said, “I would still be open to other offers, but I feel like the best offer is still going to be from Navy.” He was told by the coaches the only thing he would have to bring when he enrolls will be “the clothes on my back.” Everything else, even down to a toothbrush, will be furnished. “They have a specific dress code for classes and everything else,” he said. “Everyone wears either a white or blue uniform to class.” Merchant was very impressed with the Academy’s sports facilities, especially the weight room. “They are very organized,” he said. “I was really impressed with their ‘Beat Army’ plates which are all over the place. They take that game very seriously. The beat Army plates are on all workout stations.” The Academy’s one dorm holds 4,000 students (they accept only 1,000 per year) and is a five-mile walk from one end to the other. “They have a prep school in Rhode Island, which is sort of a redshirt program,” Merchant noted. Within the first two years of the program, players can opt out of their commitment, Merchant’s father Chris noted. “But going into your third year you make a commitment to finish school and then have a five-year commitment to the Navy and if you pull out during that time you have to pay back the scholarship.” “After Navy, I think I would possibly go into the cyber warfare program,” Jake said. “Their’s is the best in the world and is right there in Annapolis. The stadium is nearby. “Some of the teams they will be playing during my time there will be at Hawaii, which I will love, Notre Dame, and of course, Army.” Head coach Ken Niumatalolo, who has been with the Midshipmen for eight seasons, has a 57-35 record which is the best in school history, has never lost to the Army and is one of only three coaches in Navy his-
Jake Merchant, pictured with his parents Chris and Tracie, has verbally committed to play football at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. tory to defeat Notre Dame in two consecutive seasons. He is an inaugural member of the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame. He has been in coaching for 19 years. If going to the Naval Academy has a downside, it’s that recruits will not be coming home very often. “All players have a host family,” Merchant noted. “Students don’t have many opportunities to go home, but each one has a host family where they can spend the night on weekends and have other opportunities. There are players there from everywhere, so it will be nice to have a family away from home.” Like all other students at the Academy, athletes must have a Congressional appointment. Merchant was told that could be anyone from a local congressman to Vice-President Joe Biden. Merchant says the best thing about his commitment at this point will be that he can totally focus on helping KMHS improve on last year’s 12-3 record. “It’s going to ease my mind knowing that if no other offers come I can just concentrate on playing football,” he said. “I look
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forward to going to the Regional championship again, winning it this time and competing for a state championship. I want us to be the first Kings Mountain High football team to get a state championship ring.” With summer workouts being completed last week, Merchant says he can already see that the Mountaineers are ahead of where they were at this time last year. “This group has bonded into what the coaches are looking for,” Merchant said. “We have the athletes to turn up the tempo and also play good defense. We definitely have a lot of athletes. We’re better on the field, more aggressive and know how the system works.” Merchant said his personal goals are to build on his receiving records and work harder and more often to prepare for college ball. “It will be much harder than high school,” he said. Merchant said, even though the Mountaineers lost a lot of outstanding players to graduation, that he sees them being tougher. “Our coaches and our weight program have really helped us a lot,” he said. Team practice is limited during the off-season, but Merchant works every week on his own. Last weekend, he participated in a North Carolina Shrine Bowl Combine in Asheville and tested very high. Combines are held at several locations in the state and are used to evaluate talent for the annual Shrine Bowl game
Jake Merchant with his #1 fan from day one, his grandfather Don Smith. against the best players from South Carolina. Teams are usually announced in late November. Merchant has been playing football since the age of four, starting out in a flag football program at Shelby City Park. He basically played quarterback until being injured his seventh grade year at Kings Mountain Middle School. When he returned to action in the eighth grade, he was moved to wide receiver and was a key player on the Patriots’ first ever conference championship team. He says his favorite game so far at KMHS was last year’s state playoff win at Freedom. The Mountaineer defense, with Merchant as one of the leaders, held the #3-ranked running back in the nation, B.J. Emmons, to just 15 yards rushing. Merchant says he’s
thankful to numerous people for helping him during his career, including his personal trainer Rick Green and all of the coaches at KMMS and KMHS. At present, Merchant and KMHS quarterback Darren Burns are playing for the Carolinas Speed 7 on 7 team based in Shelby. It is coached by former Penn State star and Crest alum Shamar Finney and former Crest running star Travis Padgett. They have competed against teams from Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia and Kentucky against other players who are being recruited by major colleges. The Mountaineers will be competing in the prestigious Cam Newton 7 on 7 June 17-18 in Charlotte. KM finished third in that tournament two years ago.
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2016/2017 Regular Town Council Meetings will be held the first Monday of each month unless this conflicts with a Holiday or would cause a hardship in meeting certain deadlines. The following is the schedule for the 2016/2017 Fiscal Year. Meeting time is 6:00PM unless noted differently. JULY .......................................................................................Monday, July 11, 2016 AUGUST ...............................................................................Monday, August 1, 2016 SEPTEMEBER ......................................................................Monday, September 12, 2016 OCTOBER.............................................................................Monday, October 3, 2016 NOVEMBER .........................................................................Monday, November 7, 2016 DECEMBER ..........................................................................Monday, December 5, 2016 JANUARY ..............................................................................Monday, January 9, 2017 FEBRUARY ............................................................................Monday, February 6, 2017 MARCH.................................................................................Monday, March 6, 2017 APRIL ....................................................................................Monday, April 3, 2017 MAY .......................................................................................Monday, May 1, 2017 (Budget Workshop) .......................................................Monday, May 8, 2017 (Budget Workshop) .......................................................Monday, May 15, 2017 (Budget Workshop) .......................................................Monday, May 16, 2017 (Proposed Budget)..........................................................Monday, May 22, 2017 JUNE ......................................................................................Monday, June 19, 2017 (Public Hearing/Adopt Budget) .........................................Monday, June 19, 2017 PLEASE NOTE TIME OF MONTHLY MEETINGS IS 6:00 P.M.
Assistant coach Jeff Putnam watches linebackers go through tackling drills during spring workouts last week at Kings Mountain High School.
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$50,000 cash or pledges needed to fully fund KM legion hosts Cherryville Monday concession stand/restroom project at KMHS Kings Mountain’s legion baseball team, 0-2 in Area IV heading into last night’s home game against Gastonia, hits the road for their next two games before returning home on Monday, June 6 against Cherryville. Post 155 goes to Gastonia Friday and travels to Union County Sunday for a doubleheader. After hosting Cherryville, the locals will
hit the road again Tuesday at Huntersville and come back home Wed., June 8 for a doubleheader against Maiden. The doubleheaders will begin at 5 p.m. Single games start at 7. Post 155 fell to Mooresville 5-0 and the Gaston Braves 11-1 in their first two games.
Post 155 Senior Legion Roster Player Matthew Absher Andrew Baber Daniel Bagwell Bryson Bailey Alec Bell Brandon Bell Madisyn Bolin Tucker Carroll Hunter Cash Hunter Champion Palmer Davis Darin Guffey Will Wilson Jacob Nixon Steven Russell Alec Seaward Austin Sellers Tyler Swift Donnell Mitchell
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Kings Mountain Touchdown Club is within $50,000 of reaching its goal to build a new concession stand and restrooms at Kings Mountain High School. To date, funds and pledges total $210,000, reports David Brinkley, president of the Touchdown Club. The concession stand and restrooms, phase two of a three-phase construction plan that will later include a new press box at Gamble
Stadium, will be located between the football and baseball fields. Brinkley is urging Touchdown Club members and other Mountaineer supporters to consider a cash gift or two-year pledge so the project can be fully funded and construction begin in time to be finished by the fall sports seasons. “To meet our goal we need 100 units sold at $500 each,” Brinkley said. “This can be done in a lump sum
VARSITY FOOTBALL AUGUST 10 – at Country Day, 9:30 a.m. (scrimmage) 12 – North Forsyth at Crest, 8 p.m., third game of Cleveland County Jamboree. 19 – at North Gaston 26 – East Gaston SEPTEMBER 2 – at Forestview 9 – at East Rutherford 16 – Burns 23 – at Shelby 30 – Draughn OCTOBER 7 – at Crest 14 – RS Central (Homecoming) 21 – at Chase 28 – Open
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“The public has been kind enough to support us in many endeavors,” Brinkley said. “I am asking if they would again support us to help finish this project.” Donations can be made to Kings Mountain Touchdown Club, PO Box 2017, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. For pledge forms or other information, call David or Marie Brinkley at 704-7394689.
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Mountaineers end spring drills
Kings Mountain players run the option during last week’s spring workouts.
Kings Mountain High senior Keenan Baker, who will be heading to Louisburg College in the fall to play football, helps out with spring workouts last week.
Kings Mountain High’s football team completed spring practice last week. Students are in exams this week and will turn their attention to athletics after school is dismissed for the summer. Athletes can participate in weightlifting and workouts (one player short of a team) during the sum-
mer and will begin official pre-season practice in August. Kings Mountain football players will compete in some 7 on 7 skill sessions with other teams during the summer. The Mountaineers will play in the prestigious Cam Newton 7 on 7 tournament in Charlotte later this month.
Linebackers go through a drill during the final week of spring workouts.
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Mountaineer head coach Greg Lloyd explains some drills to some of his players during the final week of spring workouts.
ESTATE (Dec) AUCTION 965 STONEY POINT RD., Shelby, NC Sat., June 11, 2016 – 9:00 AM Real Estate: Wow! 8.22+ Acres Just Minutes to Moss Lake +1254+ sq ft 2 B/R, 2B w/2 Car Garage, Full Basement, Shop, Barn, & Pastured! May be seen by Appointment or Friday, June 10th 2-4 pm. REAL ESTATE WILL NOT BE SOLD BEFORE 12 NOON Sandy Melton BIC 704-692-0405
Directions: FROM Hwy 74 BYPASS (BETWEEN SHELBY & KINGS MTN.) Take the Business 74/Moss Lake Exist. Go Toward Lake Moss 3 miles. Auction on Left. Antiques, Collectibles, & Other Furnishings: Oak Hall Tree; Deacons Bench; Oak Corner Cabinet w/2 Glass Doors; Metal RC Cooler; Old Buffet w/Beveled Glass; Coca Cola Machine/cooler; RFD Clock, Mantel Clock; Old Pop Corn Popper; Cross Cut Saw; Wash Board; Milk Can; Wood Churn; 2 Handle 4 Gal Earthen Jug; Old Musket Long Gun, BB Pistol & Rifle; Jewelry- Costume Gold, and Sterling; Iron Fry Pan and Kettle; Wood and Metal Shelves; Wicker Sofa, Chairs, Chest, Oak Table and Chairs, Adult and Child Wood Rockers, Folding Wood Chairs, Love Seat, 2-Full Bedroom Suits; Victrola 78, 45, and 33 Records; Loads and Loads Brass; Southwestern, Horse Home Accessories; 2 Recliners:1 Burgundy, 1 Navy; Singer Sewing Mach.; Loads Yarn; Sewing Accessories; Old Dress Form; 4’ Wood Porch Swing w/Frame, Brass, Cement, Plaster; Plant Stands and Statues, Lamps (Table & Floor); Misc Home Accessories and Pictures, Wood Heater, Several Occasional Wood and Upholstered Chairs and Tables, Folding Wood Table w/4 Chairs, Stainless Steel, Wood, and Glass Top Tables, Display Cases (Lighted) and Shadow Boxes. Huge (100’s) Doll Collection w/Handmade Clothing & Access. (Stands, Chairs, Beds, Etc) (Won Loads of Trophies & Ribbon at Doll Shows) Glassware & Kitchen Accessories: Iridescent Pitcher and Goblets, McCoy Pitcher, Davey Crocket and Hop a Long
Cassidy Mugs, Vases, Pitchers, Glass Basket, Stemware, and Other Misc. Dishes, Utensils, Pot & Pans, Small Appliances and Other Misc.; China, Stoneware, Platters, Bowls, Blue Jars w/Zinc Lids Etc.; Cases Canning Jars and Much More! Rolling Stock & Farm Equipment: John Deere 950 Tractor 1649 Hours; 2009 Chevrolet Impala LT w/Leather Interior; 2000 Chevrolet S10 4x4; John Deere LX188 Riding Lawn Mower 48” Cut; 2-Snapper Riding Lawnmower 36” cut; New Howes 5’ Bush Hog - Used 1 time; Used 5’ Bush Hog, Disc Harrow, Boom Pole, Scrap Box;2 Trailers- 1-Cattle, 1-Utility; Go Cart 5 HP; Sears Riding Lawn Mower, Snapper Leaf Catcher- pull Shop & Barn: Rockwell 9:” Table Saw/Jointer Combo; Truck Cover for Ford Ranger; Squirrel Fan; Fishing Rod, Reels, & Accessories; Cross Cut Saw; Cordless Drill & Saber Saw; Shop Vac; Misc. Hand Tools; Work Tables; Loads Lawn & Garden Tools; Drill Press; Several Rolls Wire; Large Metal Pot; Old Timey Push Plows; Iron Wheels; Wood & Metal Shelving; Misc. Lumber; Misc. Hand and Lawn and Garden Tools; Antique Iron Cemetery Fencing from Old Boiling Spring Cemetery w/Post & Gates - 100 years old; Loads Misc Items in Barn & Shop Musical: Baldwin Home Organ, Guitar, 2 Fiddles KeyboardCustom Tone Synthesizer, Rhythms Equalizer Appliances: Whirlpool Washer & Dryer
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Kings Mountain offensive and defensive linemen line up for a drill during last week’s spring workouts.
Some of Kings Mountain’s defensive players take a short break as they await another drill in last week’s spring workouts.
Rotary Golf tournament June 24 at Country Club The annual Kings Mountain Rotary Club Scholarship Golf Tournament will be played Friday, June 24 at 8 a.m. at Kings Mountain Country Club. The tournament raises funds to provide scholar-
ships for Kings Mountain High students. The entry fee is $60 per person or $240 per team. The format is a four-person captain’s choice. A cart and lunch is included in the entry fee.
Sponsorships are also available. For more information contact Greg Martin at 704300-8427 or pastorgreg_ martin@live.com
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Memorial Day Scenes In KM Photos by GARY SMART and ELLEN DEVENNY
Veterans Mike Trammell and county commissioner Johnny Hutchins talk after Memorial Day services.
Mayor Scott Neisler and American Legion Post 155 Commander Claude Pearson place a memorial wreath in front of the Memorial Wall at Patriots Park.
Veteran Dr. Frank Sincox chats with Erica Carpenter, who brought her puppy along, at Patriots Park and her parents, not pictured.
Jane Gulden, Piper, presented special music at Memorial Day service.
Lib Stewart, past National President of the American Legion Auxiliary, was speaker for Memorial Day services Monday in Patriots Park.
Mayor Scott Neisler talks with Laura Bingham, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.Charlie Carpenter. The mayor paid tribute to the late World War II veteran at Memorial Day services.
Kings Mountain Police Department Honor Guard advanced and retired colors.
This young lady and her puppy dressed in patriotic outfits for Memorial Day in Kings Mountain
Memorial Day crowd at Patriot’s Park.
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PROPERTY TAX: increase proposed From Page 1 contributing factor to the projected budget increases. All 200 city employees, the mayor, seven members of city council and retired employees are eligible for free health insurance, which includes a prescription drug plan. They can add dental and vision insurance if they prefer at employee cost and have additional plans to choose from but the bronze plan is free. City employees also receive life insurance, 401K, state retirement, Christmas bonuses and eligible for longevity pay. After working 25 years with the city of Kings Mountain, an employee receives free health insurance for the rest of his/her life. At age 65 supplementary health insurance is also a city benefit to retiring employees. Mrs. Sellers has budgeted $100,000 to bring employee pay up to market standards after a in-house salary study. She said the city was faced with a substantial rate increase for health insurance but passed on no increases to employees. City employees are taking advantage of a wellness program to help reduce future claims costs which are up and benefit counselors
will meet one on one with employees to educate options on insurance and also give employees a total compensation statement. Total budgets by departments: $13,172,816, general fund; $9,094,330 water and sewer; water and sewer projects $2,969,000; storm water $517,823; electric $14,373,066; gas $4,466.850; Powell bill $498,301; E911 $145,500; and perpetual care $3500. The budget totals include all grants and incentives. Energy Director and Assistant City Manager Nick Hendricks said the natural gas rate increase proposal is recommended to close the margin of city rates with other providers while still keeping a lower rate. “It is always my policy to not increase rates unless it is absolutely necessary. In order to maintain the natural gas system and meet the reliability needs for now and the future, we must have adequate funds to complete this task.” The proposed budget includes a lease purchase of a new fire truck, replacing the 1985 Pierce pumper with estimated annual payment of $54,000 for 10 years beginning in fiscal year 2017-18.
The Human Resources department was relocated to King Street and the budget includes $100,000 for adjustments that were not implemented in fiscal year 2015-16. The capital outlay fund proposed in the 2016-17 budget is $477,534. The capital outlay fund in 2015-15 was $979,033. Capital outlay for 201617 also included $29,000 for five years for a street knuckle boom truck, gas fund casing repairs $77,500 plus $15,000 for capital project expansions, $12,500 for Squeeze off tools, $6,834 for rigid pipe threat machine. Water/Sewer administration will receive $13,000 for system mapping. Electric fund will receive $65,000 for a line truck ( five year pay) and $253,700 for 13 various needs including line and traffic signal upgrades. The budget notes that installment purchase payments will total $2,150,675, a decrease of $147,484 in 2015-16. The debt service for 20162017, water improvements project, will be $1,740,841, an increase of $596,549 over 2015-16.
END OF ERA: The Over the Mountain Triathlon From Page 4 In recent years, I’ve participated in the Over the Mountain Triathlon four times, traveling from my home in Southern California’s Eastern Sierras to visit the area, spend time with relatives, and enjoy the many attractions the region has to offer. Participating in the triathlon has always been one of the highlights of those trips. It’s my understanding the move to reconfigure the triathlon course to utilize a pair of routes around Lake Moss, coupled with dwindling participation, prompted Kings Mountain’s Mayor to cancel the event. While the decision may have been prudent
from a short-term financial perspective, it definitely detracts from the city’s reputation as a progressive community that supports volunteerism and athletic endeavors. As a former top executive for a Fortune 500 company, I can attest that reputation is a crucial asset for businesses and communities that are seeking to attract investors and showcase their “brand.” If turnout for the triathlon is indeed declining, even in this fitness conscious era, I’m wondering if that’s not more of a marketing issue. Perhaps collectively we should be thinking about how to increase participation by promoting the event locally in the schools
and colleges, encouraging young people to participate. A healthy lifestyle is something we should be actively advocating, and canceling events such as this sends the wrong signal to our youth. So I’m wondering, is The Over the Mountain Triathlon really over? Triathlon competitors know a thing or two about uphill battles, and they’ll be the first to tell you the winners are the ones who refuse to give up. Let’s find a way to resurrect this great event – that way everyone comes out a winner, the community, the competitors, and the kids who’ll discover fitness and develop stronger ties to the community through this experience.
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GARAGE SALE – Saturday, June 4, 7-12. Rain or shine. 850 Dixon School Rd., Kings Mountain. Household items, clothes, misc. tools, kitchen items. CLASSIFIED DEADLINE FRIDAY 12 NOON
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified as Co-Executrixes of the Estate of Jacob Ed Yarbro, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned Roxanna Gaffney, Co-Executrix or Susan Hollifield, Co-Executrix on or before the 25th of August, 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 25th day of May, 2016. Roxanna Gaffney, Co-Executrix Estate of: Jacob Ed Yarbro 704 Sandhurst Dr. PO Box 2340 Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086 and/or Susan Hollifield, Co-Executrix Estate of: Jacob Ed Yarbro 106 N. Goforth St. Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086 KMH3738 (5/25, 6/01, 06, 08 & 15/2016)
New finished water pumps are pictured and are part of the expansion project at the Kings Mountain Water Plant. Photos by RICKY DUNCAN
A tank farm at the Kings Mountain Water Plant is part of the expansion project now underway.
GROVER VET From Page 1 Honor Veterans pin. McKenzie, who suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, bronchitis and back problems, has seen a drastic turnaround in his health. First told by doctors in October 2015 that he had six months to live, he has been under the care of Hospice at home and because he has seen such an improvement in his health the visits from Hospice will soon be cut back.
And if his improved health continues, he may no longer need the service of Hospice. “They have been there when I needed them,'' said McKenzie of Hospice, crediting Hospice for his improved health. McKenzie's family and friends were present for the pinning ceremony along with Hospice staff. “God has more things for me to do,'' said McKenzie as he greeted friends.
BATTLE DRAMA From Page 1
fathers’ quest for independence and the impact of the Battle of Kings Mountain. It is produced by Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc. with Patrick Yarns Mills as the Presenting Sponsor. Liberty Mountain is also funded in part by a grant from the Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority.
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CHORUS ENTERTAINS - A combined chorus from North Elementary and Bethware Elementary Schools presented a program at Bethware School last week. An all-boy Barbershop quartet wore straw hats and sang “Down by the Ole Mill Stream” to the delight of those attending the choral presentation. Photo by MARK BLANTON
Watch Where You Step…..Literally During Chalk Fest! Let your inner artist escape on the sidewalks in Uptown Shelby as the Cleveland County Arts Council presents Chalk Fest, a fun, family friendly, sidewalk chalk competition on the Court Square, around the Earl Scruggs Center, Saturday, June 4, 9 a.m. 12:30a.m. Children through adults, groups and individuals are invited to sign up for an individual square on which to create artwork during Chalk Fest. Judging will begin at 12:30p.m. with the winners announced around 1:30p.m. Prizes are $125 for best in the Group category (two or more people), $100 for Adult (age 18+), $50 cash prize for best in Youth category (age 11 – 17) and $25 for best in the children’s di-
vision (age 10 and under). There will also be plenty of “free space” for those who wish to participate without competing. The public is invited to watch the artists as the sidewalk masterpieces are created or to enjoy them later in the day. Pre-registration is suggested to ensure your space; registration the day of the event will take place at 9:00am on the Warren Street side of the Earl Scruggs Center. The registration fee is $5 for individuals and $10 for groups and includes a box of chalk. Additional chalk can be purchased during the event. Chalk Fest is brought to you by the Cleveland County Arts Council in partnership with Uptown
Shelby Association. Street art is thought to have originated in Italy in the 16th century. Originally, the artwork was of a religious nature, therefore the artists were called “Madonnari”. Vagabond artists would travel throughout Italy between festivals, living solely on the coins tossed onto or next to their drawings as homage to the Madonna or possibly to their abilities. For centuries, the Madonnari were true folk artists, but suffered a decline after World War II. For information about the chalk fest and to register, please call the Arts Council, 704-484-2787, or visit us at http://ccartscouncil.org or like us on Facebook.
The Cleveland County Arts Council will present the Chalk Fest, a fun, family friendly, sidewalk chalk competition on the Court Square, around the Earl Scruggs Center, Saturday, June 4, 9 a.m. - 12:30a.m.
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The New MIND Diet May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that there’s a new diet that can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. What can you tell me about this? My 80-year-old mother has Alzheimer’s and I want to do everything I can to protect myself. Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, It’s true! Research has found that a new diet plan – called the MIND diet – can have a profound impact on your brain health as you age, and can even lower your odds of getting Alzheimer’s disease. The MIND diet takes two proven diets – the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet and the blood-pressure lowering DASH diet – and zeroes in on the foods in each that specifically affect brain health. The MIND diet, which stands for “Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay,” was developed by Martha Clare Morris, a nutritional epidemiologist at Rush University Medical Center, through a
study funded by the National Institute on Aging. The study followed the diets of nearly 1,000 elderly adults, who filled out food questionnaires and underwent repeated neurological testing for an average of 4.5 years. It found participants whose diets most closely followed the MIND recommendations had brains that functioned as if they were 7.5 years younger, and it lowered their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by as much as 53 percent. And even those who didn’t stick to the diet perfectly but followed it moderately well reduced their risk of Alzheimer’s by 35 percent. The MIND Menu The MIND diet has 15 dietary components. The emphasis is on eating from 10 brain-healthy food groups, and limiting foods from five unhealthy groups. Here’s a rundown of the healthy foods you should work into your diet: Green leafy vegetables (like spinach and salad greens): Eat at least one serving per day.
Other vegetables: At least one other vegetable a day. Whole grains: Three or more servings a day. Nuts: Five one-ounce servings a week. Beans: At least three servings a week. Berries: Two or more servings a week. Fish: Once a week. Poultry (not fried): Two times a week. Olive oil: Use it as your primary cooking oil. Wine: One glass a day. And the five unhealthy food groups you should limit include: Red meat: Eat fewer than four servings a week. Butter and margarine: Less than a tablespoon daily. Cheese: Less than one serving a week. Pastries and sweets: Less than five servings a week. Fried or fast food: Less than one serving a week. Other Benefits One of the best things about the
MIND diet is that it’s easer to follow than most other diets and you don’t have to stick to it perfectly to gain the benefits, which makes it more likely you’ll follow it for a long time. And the longer you eat the MIND way, the lower the risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease. Another advantage is that the MIND diet can help you lose some weight too, if you keep your portions in check and are careful about how the food is prepared. It’s also important to understand that even though diet plays a big role, it’s only one aspect of Alzheimer’s disease. So get regular exercise, if you smoke, quit, and learn how manage your stress to lower your risk even more. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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