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Volume 127 • Issue 33 • Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Honors at annual TD club dinner
David and Marie Brinkley were honored by the Kings Mountain Touchdown Club Thursday night. The handsome, new field house at Kings Mountain High School was named in honor of the Brinkleys who led the fundraising effort for the facility. File Photo
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Teachers: We’re ready for new year teachers don’t work in the summer, but I’ve worked a little bit every week,” she said Friday, an optional teacher workday across the school district. Talking to teachers this time of year one hears a variation of that from many in education – they’ve spent the quiet months of July and August picking up supplies
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In less than a week, more than 15,000 students will walk through the doors of Cleveland County public school classrooms. And by all accounts, teachers, who returned to their classrooms in the last two weeks are ready for them. Schedules have made, syllabi have been prepared and rooms have been decorated. Across the Kings Mountain zone, where about 4,000 students will join teachers and administrators in ushering in a new year, there’s been a buzz or excitement and anticipation in those still empty classrooms and hallways. “I’ll be preparing them for the next stage in life, which for them is intermediate school,” said Carol Ann Saldo, a fourth grade teacher at North Elementary, adding that she re-
and making lesson plans long before the first students arrive on August 24. So what’s in store for Saldo’s 19 fourth graders this year as they settle in to her classroom, which has on its walls posters illustrating angles, weight and mass, temperature and time. They’ll get an education
JULIE RIKARD New KMHS Principal painted her classroom with fresh colors to kick off the new year. For Saldo, it’s a return to teaching after an absence that lasted much longer than a summer. She left strictly classroom work three years ago to be North’s curriculum technology coordinator, a role she held for two years. Before that she taught at Grover Elementary – mostly at the fourth grade level – for 12 years. “A lot of people think
Fourth grade teacher Carol Ann Saldo, at right, chats with librarian Beth Sellers at North School last week. The two were busy getting the library and classrooms ready for the rush of new students Monday.
Girls State was ‘amazing’ Museum fundraiser for KM’s Johana Sellers only 3 weeks away Head KMHS football coach Greg Lloyd presents a plaque to Gary Stewart, retired Herald editor and longtime sports writer for his contributions to Mountaineer athletics by having the road through the campus renamed in his honor. Photo by Charlie Smith DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
Supporters of local high school football welcomed the start of KMHS’s new season Thursday night at the Touchdown Club’s annual BBQ dinner, where they met the 13-man coaching staff, learned of new concession stand plans and honored several people who have played big roles in K.M. athletics over the years. About 100 members of
the athletics booster club gathered in the state-of-theart Brinkley Field House, which was completed last year and recently named in honor of husband and wife David and Marie Brinkley. David is the founder and president of the Touchdown Club. He spearheaded a fundraising drive that began four years ago to replace the existing field house. The 12,000 square feet facility includes a kitchen, See HONORS, Page 3A
Moving day for two city offices Two city offices are now located in different city buildings. Human Resources and Main Street/ Events switched places. The Human Resources Department is now located on King Street beside of Mauney Memorial Library. Randy Patterson is HR Di-
rector, Teresa Patterson is HR administrative assistant, and Lareina Carpenter is Health/fitness coordinator. The Main Street program has moved to the second floor of City Hall. Main Street Director Jan Harris and Events coordinator Haley Wilson share the offices formerly occupied by Human Resources. City Manager Marilyn Sellers said that open house would be held at both of the offices in the next several weeks.
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Johana Sellers, 17, was prepared to run for the office of city manager at Girls State, the American Legion Auxiliary's premier program, one of the most respected and coveted learning programs in the United States. Her mother, City Manager Marilyn Sellers, gave her some suggestions. Johana took along a book of city ordinances and a couple of mock agendas and beat out eight other girls for
JOHANA SELLERS the job in Blue City, one of five mock cities at Girls See GIRLS STATE, Page 8A
KM man charged in rash of break-ins Kings Mountain Police have arrested a suspect in the rash of break-ins from early July to mid-August at several Kings Mountain businesses and churches. Detectives arrested Timothy Bryan Moore, 42, 125 McGinnis Street, on August 10 on five felony charges and on August 11 on warrants for
three misdemeanor charges. Moore was jailed in the Cleveland County Detention Center on $25,000 secured bond. Moore faces 10 counts felony breaking and entering; thee counts felony breaking and entering place of worship; 10 counts felony See KM MAN, Page 8A
Ken Nantz buys two tickets to the September 12 fundraiser of the Kings Mountain Historical Museum from Reba Harper. “Tracks Through Time,'' the Kings Mountain Historical Museum's 12th annual and big fundraiser, will be held Sept. 12 at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life and Conference Center and tickets are on sale at $125 for an evening which includes dinner for two, auctions, prizes, entertainment, and a one in 300 chance to take home a check for $10,000. “We are blessed to be in a small, close-knit town
where it's easy to call on your family, neighbors and friends to give what they can and most are eager to chip-in,'' said fundraiser chairman Priscilla Mauney. She added,”That's how the Museum has grown and thrived for 30 years.'' Museum Director Adria Focht said the annual fundraiser produces half of the Museum's yearly operating budget in one evening although the event takes a See MUSEUM, Page 8A
Prayer walk Sunday at schools at 5 p.m. A prayer walk will be held at all Kings Mountain schools Sunday, Aug. 23, beginning at 5 p.m. The prayer walk
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■ OBITUARIES Margaret Sizemore loving wife and mother Margaret Connie Sistare Sizemore, 67, of Rhodes A v e . K i n g s Mountain, NC died Friday, August 14, 2015, at Carolinas Medical Center in Kings Mountain. A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. on MonBernece Tessneer Glass retired school employee KINGS MOUNTAIN - Bernece Tessneer Glass, 83, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Zadie and Mae Towery Tessneer. She was a 1950 Graduate of Tryon High School in Bessemer City. She retired from Gaston County Schools as Finance Coordinator. In addition to her parLillie Ruff Prayer Warrior KINGS MOUNTAIN Lillie Mae Childers Ruff, 67, died Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. A native of Cherokee Co., SC, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Mary Scruggs Childers. She was a member of In Christ Ministry of Bessemer City, and a former member of Assembly of Faith of Dallas, NC. She was a great prayer warrior in the Kingdom of God and loved Lois Kale SHELBY - Lois F. Kale, 78, went home to be with her Lord, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, Ruby Randolph Poteat KINGS MOUNTAIN - Ruby Randolph Poteat, 83, a resident of Kings Mountain, went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2015, at Carolinas Medical Center Kings Mountain. Kathleen Sweezy KINGS MOUNTAIN - Kathleen Sweezy, 85, a resident of Kings Mountain, passed away at her home on August 9, 2015. Mary Lou McDaniel Valentine HARRISBURG - Mary Lou McDaniel Valentine, age 82 , resident of Harrisburg, N.C., formerly of Shelby, passed away on August 16, 2015 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, N.C. She was born in York County, S.C. to the late
day, August 17, 2015 at M.L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home, Clover, SC. Inurnment was in Oakdale Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family receivde friends one hour before the service at the funeral home. Mrs. Sizemore was born January 5, 1948 to Benjamin G. and Mary Margaret Ray Sistare. Survivors are her husband Jefferson Ray (Bill) Sizemore, Sr.; sons, Jefferson Sizemore, Jr. of Gaffney, SC, Brian Size-
more of Kings Mountain, NC and Mark Sizemore of Blacksburg, SC; parents, Benjamin and Mary Sistare; sister, Jill Sistare and eleven grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mofordsons.com. M. L Ford & Sons Funeral Home, Clover, SC is serving the family of Mrs. Sizemore.
ents, she is preceded in death by her first husband Donald D. Glass; her second husband James M. Hayes; her paternal grandparents, William R. and Anna Short Tessneer; her maternal grandparents, W.J. and Nelia Panther Towery. She is survived by her step son Dale Hayes and wife Angie of Shelby; two step granddaughters, four step great grandchildren; several cousins; step grandchildren, Stephanie Ivie of Shelby, Kim DeVine and husband David of Lawn-
dale; step great grandchildren Spencer, Emma, Peyton DeVine and Meah Ivie. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2015 at Mountain Rest Cemetery, with Rev. Edmund Lynn and Rev Julie Roberts officiating. The family received friends after the service at the graveside. Online condolences at www.claybarmette.com. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain was in charge of arrangements.
reading her Bible. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Jerry Ruff; brothers, Wayne Childers and Frankie “Dick” Childers.; and son-in-law, William Sheppard. She is survived by her sons, Eddie Jerry Ruff and partner Justin Clark, and Thomas Lee Ruff and Yvonne Sifers; daughter, Kim Sheppard of Shelby; two brothers, Bill Childers and wife Gail of Cartersville, GA; Charles Childers and wife Linda of Pinehurst, NC; six grandchil-
dren; five great-grandchildren and sisters-in-law Brenda and Jean Childers of Kings Mountain. Memorial services will be held Thursday, 6 p.m., at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain, with officiating by pastors Emmett and Patsy Jenkins. The family will receive friends Wednesday, 6 to 8p.m. at the funeral home, and other times at the home of Thomas Ruff, 26 Bennett Dr., Kings Mountain. Online condolences are available at www.claybarnette.com
she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ellen Martin Farris. She retired from Harris Teeter and was a former organist at Peach Street Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 11a.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral
Home Chapel. The family received friends Tuesday from 6 to 7:30p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby is handling the arrangements.
She was a retired registered nurse, serving as night supervisor of nursing and assistant to the director of nursing at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A private family service will be held. Interment is at El Bethel
United Methodist Church Cemetery Columbarium, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Arrangements handled by Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Kings Mountain.
She was a member of Beulah Methodist Church in Kings Mountain. She was retired from Kings Mountain Hospital as a ward secretary and a homemaker.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements handled by Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Kings Mountain.
James Floyd McDaniel, Sr. and Annie Harmon McDaniel. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, NC. A funeral service will be held at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, NC Thursday, August 20, at 3 p.m., with Dr. Steve Taylor and Pastor Gerald Adams officiating. Visita-
tion is from 6:30 8:30 p.m. Wednesday evening, August 19, at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Interment is at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Kings Mountain is handling the arrangements.
Area students GWU graduates Six students from Kings Mountain and two students from Grover are among the 32 from Cleveland county and the more than 275 graduates of Gardner-Webb University in summer commencement August 1.
Carol Gress received her B. S. degree in Human Services and Gregory Humphries received his certification in marketing. Both are of Grover. Kings Mountain students graduating were: Michelle Jenkins, Men-
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tal Health Counseling, MA/EDS; Brittany Jones, nursing, MSN; Christina King, nursing, MSN; John Knapp, Business Administration, MBA; Heather Lemmons, Human Services, BS; and Carolyn Linder, Accounting, MAC.
ARREST AUG. 7: Scottie Dewayne Hinson, 26, 117 Fulton St., two counts injury to real property, simple assault, $15,000 secured bond. AUG. 8: Rodger Lee Bell Jr., 34, 203 Waco Rd., first degree burglary, larceny after breaking and entering and possession stolen goods, all felonies, $100,000 secured bond. AUG. 8: Kellie Louise Bell, 36, 203 Waco Road, probation violation, $33,000 secured bond. AUG. 9: Joshua Christian Moser, 24, 204-B West King St., injury to personal property, $500 secured bond. AUG. 9: David Matrice Camp, 25, 308 W. Gold St., Apt. 3, orders for arrest, possession drug paraphernalia, intoxicated and disruptive, $660 secured bond. AUG. 10: Timothy Bryan Moore, 42, 104 E. King St., felony breaking and entering, five counts larceny, $25,000 secured bond. AUG. 11: Laura Beth Simmons, 34, Cleveland, NC, DWI, $1000 secured bond. AUG. 14: Roger Dale Canipe, 59, 519 Katherine Ave., communicating threats, criminal summons. AUG. 15: Rhonda Rankin Miller, 52, 511 Baker St., larceny, $2000 secured bond. AUG. 15: Markeas Shaineve Wilson, 22, 120 Galilee Church Road, concealment of goods, 45000 bond, secured. INCIDENTS AUG. 7: CVS Pharmacy, 1017 Shelby Rd., reported prescription fraud by someone calling in a fraudulent prescription. AUG. 7: Dollar General, 709 York Road, reported that a customer passed three counterfeit $100 bills and seven counterfeit $20 bills to pay for merchandise. AUG. 7: A resident of Brayton Lane reported a break-in and theft of a TV set valued at $150, a safe valued at $20 and a pocketbook containing bank statements, currency, and ID cards. AUG. 8: A resident of Fulton Street reported that a suspect entered the
residence at night and attempted to take a pocketbook. AUG. 8: A resident of N. Cansler Street reported a break-in and theft of a Dewalt Miter saw valued at $120. The rear exterior door of the house was damaged. AUG. 8: Bridges Hardware, 301 W. King St., reported a break-in and theft of a safe valued at $1,000 and $100 in currency. A steel door was also damaged. AUG. 8: Dollar General, 709 York Road, said a customer passed eight $20 bills, which were counterfeit, to pay for merchandise. AUG. 9: Police said the front bumper of a 2014 Dodge Charger was damaged by a person operating a weedeater at 311 Childers Street. AUG. 8: Southern Arts Society, 301 N. Piedmont, reported that vandals broke four windows in the red train caboose and damaged a flag cord. AUG. 9: Family Dollar, 110 E. King St., reported shoplifting of $53 dollars worth of Airwick air freshener refills. AUG. 9: R&R Auto Repair, 800 Cleveland Ave., reported a break-in and attempted break-in of a coin operated machine. A side window of the business was damaged. AUG. 9: A resident of Alpine Drive reported theft of four black and silver 22 inch rims with tires valued at $1400. AUG. 10: Dellinger's Jewelry, 112 W. Mountain St, reported someone threw a landscape block at the front window of the business in an attempt to gain entry. AUG. 10: Club House Bar & Grill, 109 Country Club Dr., reported a break-in. Vandals pried open a music player and cash box to obtain currency. AUG. 10: Amazing Kids Child Care Center, 813 West King St., reported a break-in and theft of currency from a candy machine. AUG. 10: A resident of Cambridge Oaks reported a break-in and theft of a red couch valued at $250 and a 60 inch LED flat-
screen TV. AUG. 12: A resident of Countryside Road reported that a suspect kicked a back door in. Nothing was reported taken. AUG. 12: A resident of Blanton Street reported damage to the roof of his 1999 Honda Accord. AUG. 13: Battleground Petroleum, 724 York Road, reported damage to a front door glass in an attempted break-in. AUG. 13: City of Kings Mountain, 106 S. Deal St., reported theft of a orange and gray Echo 266T valued at $310. AUG. 13: Chloe's Boutique, 309 S. Battleground Ave., reported shoplifting of jeans. AUG. 13: Hunter Huss High School, Gaston County Schools, reported theft of a $205 I-Pad 2. AUG. 14: A resident of N. Cansler St. reported an incident of forgery of a $10 bill. AUG. 14: A resident of Third Street reported that someone attempted to take a grill from the property and damaged it in the process. AUG. 15: Family Dollar, 110 E. King St., reported shoplifting of a number of items totaling $34. AUG. 15: Family Dollar Corporation, 110 E. King St., reported that a customer concealed goods. AUG. 15: Family Dollar Corporation, 110 E. King St., reported shoplifting of merchandise totaling $72. AUG. 16: A resident of Wilson Street reported a customer passed a counterfeit $10 bill to pay for merchandise. WRECKS AUG. 10: Officer M. J. Howard said that Becky Sisk Bell, 123 Lackey St., reported that she was driving her 2012 Toyota on US 74 East in heavy rain and her vehicle hydroplaned, left the road and hit a cable guard rail. Property damages was estimated at $7,000. AUG. 10: Officer Chris Tate reported that Samuel Santiago, Charlotte, was driving his 2012 Ford on I-85, lost control of his vehicle and hit the median. Property damage was estimated at $5,000.
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and KM Middle School. “Pick the days that are right for you,'' says a Y spokesman who said limited financial assistance is available. A typical day begins with a healthy snack and prayer/devotional followed by counselor-assisted homework time, enrichment activities such as group games and kid fitness classes.
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Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War (Ed. Note – Jim Medlin along with the Kings Mountain Vietnam Veterans are sponsoring a campaign to help some Vietnam veterans go to Washington, DC to see the Vietnam Memorial. Individuals and/or clubs interested in sponsoring a veteran can call Medlin at 828/443-7933, or Grindstaff at 704/739-6964, or Bolin at 704/739-8639.) by Jim Medlin From the President of the United States, “As we observe the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, we reflect with solemn reverence upon the valor of a generation that served with honor. We pay tribute to the more than 3 million servicemen and women who left their families to serve bravely, a world away from everything they knew and everyone they loved. From Ia Drang to Khe Sanh, from Hue to Saigon and countless villages in between, they pushed through jungles and
rice paddies, heat and monsoon, fighting heroically to protect the ideals we hold dear as Americans. Through more than a decade of combat, over air, land, and sea, these proud Americans upheld the highest traditions of our Armed Forces. “As a grateful Nation, we honor more than 58,000 patriots—their names etched in black granite—who sacrificed all they had and all they would ever know. We draw inspiration from the heroes who suffered unspeakably as prisoners of war,…” For me personally it seems like a dream since Vietnam and I came home in April of 1970. A day doesn’t go by that I don’t think of my experiences while serving in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. As mentioned in previous writings each month the Kings Mountain Vietnam Veterans meet for breakfast. For many of us we don’t talk about the war but we talk about our families and how,
individually, we are doing and how we can help and support one another—friend to friend, brother to brother, comrade to comrade. From our eyes we don’t see color of skin, ethnicity, North or South, officer or enlisted, we just see and visit with a friend, a buddy, a patriot of our country who honored our flag and all it stands for in the world. With the Herald articles that have gone before this writing we have tried to draw a picture of who we are and the experiences we encountered--air, sea and land. Those few writings are but just a drop in the bucket as to what really happened in Vietnam. We hope you have an idea of what your young men of Kings Mountain and surrounding communities encountered; and moreover, are living and reliving in minds that will not heal, those experiences each and every day. But more importantly, and more precious,
we came home to live our lives and raise our children in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Now, our assignment is to travel to the Wall in Washington D.C. That could and will be a difficult visit—it will bring back memories that many of us have tried to forget—but it will also re-ignite the remembrance of a brotherhood of comrades in arms. And also allow us to visit our friends who didn’t come home, whose names are etched on that wall of cold black granite, and who will be “forever young.” The City of Kings Mountain along with the Federal Government and communities, local governments have partnered to participate in the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. As time goes forward you will see programs in progress as to the commemoration. Please take time to be a part of these efforts of celebration. It is important.
Vietnam Veteran Jim Medlin, above, holds a plaque with the names of 87 Kings Mountain Vietnam veterans, five of whom are deceased. He presented plaques to each Kings Mountain Vietnam veteran. Medlin is chairman of a fundraising effort to send a bus load of Vietnam veterans to Washington, DC to see the Vietnam Wall.
East School student HONORS: at annual TD club dinner named 2015 Shrine King
The handsome, new Brinkley Fieldhouse at Kings Mountain High School, above, is a busy place for athletes. The Kings Mountain Touchdown Club held its traditional barbecue last Thursday and took the occasion to honor David and Marie Brinkley who led the mammoth fundraising effort for the facility and longtime sports writer Gary Stewart for his contribution to Mountaineer athletics by having the road through the campus named Gary Stewart Boulevard. From Page 1A A Shriner gets a comment from Sean Ayden McCurry, an East Elementary student, upon being crowned 2015 Shrine King. At left is Shrine Queen Alyssa Madyson Mosteller, who is from Vale. The two were honored last week at dirt-track race in Gastonia sponsored by the Shriners. Photo by MARK BLANTON A Kings Mountain boy has been named the 2015 Shrine King. Sean Ayden McCurry, a rising second grader at East Elementary, was honored at the 43rd Annual Shrine 100 Race last Tuesday. He joins Alyssa Madyson Mosteller, a rising second grader at Vale’s
North Brook Elementary, who was named the year’s queen. McCurry, the son of Michael McCurry and Jessica Crawford, has a brother and two sisters. He was born with spastic dysplasia, which is a form of cerebral palsy. He has been a patient at Shriners Hospital since
2011. McCurry loves cars, baseball, riding the four wheeler, going to school and playing with friends. The family attends Second Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. Mosteller has scoliosis, and has been a patient at Shriners Hospital since 2012.
locker rooms, training rooms, trophy room, film room, laundry rooms, private showers, and offices for the school’s athletic director, coaches and trainers. “You are all a part of this building,” Brinkley told the audience, adding that only about $40,000 of an original $900,000 loan still remains. “We appreciate your help and we’ll never forget you.” Others echoed that spirit of giving and cooperation.
“This facility is a testament to the unparalleled cooperation we see in the Kings Mountain community,” said Cleveland County Schools Superintendent Dr. Stephen Fisher. “It’s a model for others to follow.” KMHS athletics officials joined Brinkley in honoring Gary Stewart, retired Kings Mountain Herald editor who covered varsity sports in the city for 50 years. The school board in the spring voted to rename a road
that cuts through the high school’s campus and connects to the Kings Mountian Middle School Gary Stewart Blvd. In other Touchdown Club news, Brinkley said that plans for a new and expanded concession stand are expected to be ready in about two weeks. The barbecue catering for the event was provided by Cookin’ Maniacs. The Mountaineers face North Gaston at home in the season opener Aug. 21.
Congressman McHenry to tour local industry here Wednesday 10th District Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), the Chief Deputy Whip, announced today that he will be in Cleveland County on Wednesday, August 19th for five visits across the county. Following his visits, Congressman McHenry will host a town hall meeting for Cleveland County residents. Congressman
McHenry will begin his day at 8:30 a.m. by visiting STEAG Energy Services. During the visit Congressman McHenry will tour STEAG's facilities which relocated to Cleveland County in 2007. STEAG Energy Services is located at 304 Linwood Road in Kings Mountain. At 10 a.m. Congressman McHenry will pres-
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At 11:30 a.m. Congressman McHenry will join the Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce for its Congressional Luncheon. Congressman McHenry will provide attendees with an update on his work in Washington and take questions. The Chamber luncheon will take place at the Cleveland Country Club located at 1360 East Marion Street in Shelby. At 3 p.m. Congressman McHenry will recognize the Shelby Police Department's capture of Charleston shooter Dylann Roof by presenting an Ameri-
can flag flown above the U.S. Capitol to the department. Congressman McHenry will present the flag to Shelby PD Chief Jeff Ledford. Shelby. The presentation will take place in the City Council Chambers of Shelby City Hall located at 300 South Washington Street in Shelby. At 4 p.m. Congressman McHenry will visit Newgrass Brewing Company. While there he will be led on a tour of the new facility with owner and brewmaster Lewis McCallister on Washington Street in Shelby.
County commission to meet Sept. 1
Library Dive In Friday
The Cleveland County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 6 p.m. at the Charles F. Harry administrative building in Shelby. The August 25 meeting was rescheduled.
Mauney Memorial Library will sponsor a dive-in and movie by the pool at the Kings Mountain Family YMCA Tuesday, Sept. 1. Swim at 6 p.m. and enjoy the movie at dusk. The YMCA will provide lifeguards for the event.
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GRANT TO YMCA Ward 4 city councilman Rodney Gordon, left, and Ward 5 city councilman Rick Moore, far right, present a check for $2000 from Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority to Kings Mountain Family YMCA Executive Kevin Osborne. The money helped finance the 2015 Dixie Youth Baseball III 9-10 Kid Pitch District 3 All-Star Tournament. Moore is chairman and Gordon is vice-chairman of the Authority.
Clothing giveaway Miracle Tabernacle, 610 E. Gold Street, will be given away clothes – free and clean – on Saturday,Aug. 29 from 8 a.m.-12 noon. Call minister Frances Pagan at 980-888-3821.
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Small Business seminar A seminar, “How to start a Small Business” will be held at Mauney Memorial Library Aug. 31 from 5-8 p.m. Dwayne Parker will identify and discuss, in detail, the factors and topics that are crucial
to starting a small bussiness. The Small Business Center at Cleveland Community College is leading the seminar in the Mauney Library Community Room. Call 704-7344495.
The Kings Mountain Family YMCA was proud to host the 2015 Dixie Youth Baseball AAA 9-10 Kid Pitch District 3 All-Star Tournament with the help of the Historic Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority Grant. The Kings Mountain Family YMCA was awarded the Historic Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority Grant of $2000 which assisted the YMCA in required tournament fees, tournament officials, and supplies. The 5 day double elimination tournament brought in local travelers and fans from several local areas such as Burke County, Tryon, Bessemer City, West Lincoln, and Boger City. The winner of the tournament would claim the District 3 Championship Title and be given the opportunity to represent their town and district at the North Carolina State Tournament
in Lillington North Carolina. The 8 team tournament kicked off on Saturday, June 27th and lasted through the Championship game played on Wednesday July 1st. Hosting the district tournament allowed the Kings Mountain Family YMCA to put two teams in the tournament to represent the city of Kings Mountain. Families and fans of all ages gathered to pack the complex and cheer on their home team! The first day brought many loaded bases and happy faces to the YMCA Sports complex- All teams returned to play their second game on Day 2 where the eliminations began to unravel. All 96 players and 36 volunteer coaches from around the region had put in countless hours of practicing on the diamond this spring in order to claim the District 3 Championship title – with only 12 players getting to
live out their dreams under the lights at State! As the tournament drew to a close on Wednesday evening, one Kings Mountain team had managed to go undefeated for the entire District Tournament and finish the Championship game as the 2015 AAA 9-10 Kid Pitch District 3 All-Stars- and would go on to represent the city of Kings Mountain in Lillington, NC at the 2015 Dixie Youth AAA 9-10 Kid Pitch State Tournament. This is a tournament Kings Mountain will never forget! ''The Kings Mountain Family YMCA is truly grateful for the support of the Historic Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority as the grant allowed for a great sporting event and family friendly tournamentit is an event we hope to host again in the future,'' said Osborne.
Bethware Community Fair opens The 68th annual Bethware Community Fair opened last Tuesday at Bethware School grounds and will be open Wednesday-Thursday from 6-10 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 5-11 p.m. A special Thursday event will be a Cruise-In and every driver in a classic car or truck will display them in a special designated area where fair goers can view them . The Moonshiners, Josh and Bill from the Discovery Channel, will be at the Fair to meet and greet guests on Friday, Aug. 21, from 7-10:30 p.m. “There will be something for everybody,’’ said Fair Manager Dale McKinney. Kids have fun at the fair and adults enjoy giveaways from local merchants, good food, the exhibits and seeing friends they haven’t seen in years. ‘’It’s a family fair,’’ he said. Bethware Progressive Club is sponsor for Bethware Fair and uses the proceeds to fund numerous projects for Bethware School.
Bethware Fair going on through Saturday this week.
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News from 46th District Senator Warren Daniel
BUILDING INSPECTOR – Bryan Mauney, the City of Kings Mountain's new building inspector, is sworn into office by Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey. Photo by HALEY WILSON N. C. Speaker of the House Tim Moore, Rep. Kelly Hastings and Senator Warren Daniel, left to right, are pictured at the American Legion National Commander's banquet in Shelby preceding the start of the American Legion World Series. Greetings! Last Monday the Senate removed a couple of provisions from its budget proposal and rolled them out as individual bills. The next step in budget negotiations is to agree on a total spending amount. The Senate and the Governor want to keep the spending around $21.6 billion, while initially the House wanted to spend about $11.1 billion dollars. But there has been some recent good news. Speaker Tim Moore announced this week that a spending target agreement should be finalized Friday. If so, next week the appropriations sub-committee will meet to iron out details. Meanwhile, the General Assembly will continue to debate the Connect NC bond, economic development incentives, sales tax distribution changes and Medicaid reform. The Senate passed compromise economic development plan which answers the governor's call for additional job recruitment dollars and moves to the middle of the original House and Senate proposals by extending the state Job development investment grants for an additional three years and increases the fund for grant awards to a maximum of $20 million per year. The Senate also compromises on efforts to reform the state's unfair system for allocating sales tax dollars by returning to to a fair system in
place for a quarter of a century prior to 2007, when 50 percent of sales tax revenues would be allocated based on where people live, with the remaining 50 percent allocated based on the county where a sale takes place. The Senate passed a bipartisan medicaid reform plan which creates a new Department of Medicaid managed by a cabinet secretary appointed by the governor and confirmed by the General Assembly. The Senate moved closer to the House position by funding mental health service organizations during a transition to single entities that provide “whole person” care for both physical and mental health. Last Tuesday the Senate approved a bill that would allow voters a choice on amending the NC Constitution with measures to strengthen the state's fiscal integrity and protect taxpayers. If the bill becomes law, there will be an amendment on the November 2016 ballot that would responsibly limit the growth of state government spending to the average percent change in inflation and population growth over the preceding three calendar years. The measure would not mandate spending decreases in cases of negative changes to population or inflation. It would create a constitutional Rainy Day fund which could only be used for financial emergencies and natural disasters and
require annual deposits be made until the fund balances reaches 12.5 percent of high prior state's budget The Taxpayer Protection Act would lower the maximum personal income tax rate in North Carolina from 10 percent to 5 percent. Most people know that I have a strong commitment to protecting human life and have made that a priority since I was elected to the Senate. In 2011, the Senate voted to protect taxpayers from being forced to subsidize Planned Parenthood and affiliated organizations. Unfortunately, a federal judge ruled against that law because it singled out Planned Parenthood. In 2012, we corrected that by requiring tax dollars spent on planning services and pregnancy prevention activities to be done through local health departments. In 2013, we passed a bill that directed the state's Department of Health and Human Services to create new restrictions requiring facilities that perform abortion to meet the same standards as ambulatory surgical centers. This year we required DHHS to inspect all abortion clinics annually to verify that our DHHS rules and regulations are being followed. We will continue to b e closely engaged in this issue and evaluate whether additional protections are needed both for taxpayers and for the unborn.
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Want a back-to-school haircut? GWU man gives free service
Keith Rhodes, above, gives a student a free back-to-school haircut. For the 5th straight year Gardner-Webb University's Assistant Director of Admissions will give free back-to- school basic hair cuts to all girls and boys up to high school age from 1-6 p.m. Saturday at Maple Springs Baptist Church, 1231
Maple Springs Road, between Shelby and Boiling Springs. Rhodes coaches basketball at his non-profit Coach Camp Rhodes during the summer month, and started the free back to school hair cuts as a part of the ministry. A former Spartanburg, SC
barber and former elementary and high school coach, he started cutting his own hair at age 6. “It took me six hours to cut my own hair at age six,'' he said. Now a haircut by Rhodes takes about 20 minutes.
Lost Hollow Music Fest to feature bluegrass and Americana bands at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden’s first Lost Hollow Music Fest to be held on Oct. 17 and 18 will feature six performances by specially-selected old time, bluegrass and Americana bands including Grammy winner David Holt and Nashville mandolin prodigy Sierra Hull. The festival will kick off on Saturday, Oct. 17 with Riverbend at 10 a.m., David Childers & the Serpents at noon, and headliner Sierra Hull at 2 p.m. It will continue on Sunday, Oct. 18 at noon with Darin & Brooke Aldridge, followed by Underhill Rose at 2 p.m. and headliner David Holt & Josh Goforth at 4 p.m. In addition to this fantastic lineup of topnotch performers, the Catawba River Blue-
David Holt & Josh Goforth grass Association will hold jam sessions throughout the weekend on the acoustic stage. Our State magazine will be on-site October 17 distributing complimentary issues of the magazine and a raffle prize giveaway and Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina will be onsite Oct. 18 to provide information about music born in the mountains of the Carolinas and the rich music traditions of the region. Other highlights include a cornhole tournament and fun for the whole family. Young music enthusiasts can make their very own canjos and youngsters will also enjoy activities in the Kiddie Corral while parents sit back and relax during the concerts. Food trucks will be onsite offering delicious lunch and snack options and a selection of craft beer and other beverages will be also be available for purchase. See MUSIC FEST, Page 9A
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■ MEDITATION respond to it. Wise King Solomon told us in CHANGE? Ecclesiastes 3:1, “To everything there
It can be good or bad, but surely it is inevitable. And like it or not, sooner or later, here it comes. We may be able to effect it to some JAMES degree through LOCHRIDGE, JR. our choices, with 29G, Kamay, money, through Noord, Aruba selective associations, or other means, but we can’t stop it. Time, culture, peer pressure, disease, finances, and a host of other factors will have their input on our lives We may be able to dodge it for a season, or minimize its effect for awhile, but change will always emerge the victor. The only thing we can control with regard to change is how we
is a season. A time for every purpose under heaven.’’ Reading through verses 2-6 we find several of those seasons have already showed up in our lives. Nothing has remained the same nor will it. But you can always enjoy the ride. In Psalm 23:4, King David said, ‘Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. For You are with me, Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” In verses 1-3 of the psalm David speaks of God’s provision, but now acknowledging that our life situations can change and change quickly, he reminds us that God is the one constant we can depend upon no matter the circumstances. In Malachi 3:6, God says, “For I am the LORD, I do not change.” The hymn writer of more modern times reminds us that, “In times like these, we need an anchor”
and His name is Jesus. As a new retiree, I am now faced with changes unlike any I have faced before. My time is pretty much my own to do with as I please. I can wear what I want, eat what I want, take naps, move to Aruba, whatever, as long as my wife says it’s OK. Surely there is an even higher power that I answer to. Psalm 37:23 says, “The steps of a righteous person (a child of God), rightly related to the Father through faith in the Son) are ordered by the LORD.” When I gave my life to Christ as a six-year-old boy, I was changed. Paul told the Corinthian church, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things have passed away, behold all things have become new.” (2 Corinthians 5:17). God became the boss of my life and His plan for me was activated. I realized that “I am His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God
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prepared beforehand that I should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:10 personalized). Change is guaranteed, but never surprises my Boss. He has a plan for me, and for all who will trust Him, that promises His presence and ability to work everything out for good as I (we) walk according to His purpose and will. (Romans 8:28) So whether I am working or playing in Kings Mountain or Aruba, as I mentioned in a previous article, if I ask, He will reveal His plan, step by step. And if I walk in obedience, whether I understand or not, He will bless me. Amen! When the changes come, and they will, I keep my eyes on the Unchanging One. Easier said than done sometimes, but doable with His help. And always for my best. Try it. You’ll like it. He never fails.
Chestnut Ridge Church sets free event for kids Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, 618 Chestnut Ridge Church Road, is sponsoring a free event that will help students get back to school with school supplies and free haircuts at what the church is calling KIDZTOWN Mall and “ Stimulus Saturday.” The event will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday and continue until 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Contact the church at 704739-4015 or email www. CRBC4him.com
Fellowship & Faith
Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member Life Enrichment Center 701 E. Gold St. Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church Kings Mountain YMCA 211 Cleveland Ave. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917 Burning Bush House of God 310 Long Branch Rd (KM) 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
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773
220 Watterson St., Kings Mountain
Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477
El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174
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
Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com
Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road 704-739-8396
East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215
Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997
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
First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072 First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266 Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011 Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church 101 Benfield Rd. 704-740-7212 Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351
Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206
Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062
First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651
Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888
First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143
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CECHS student on A honor roll, Museum needs your vote In National Honor Society
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to win $1,000 grant
Taylor E. Smith, a 10th grade student at Cleveland Early College High School, is still maintaining the A Honor Roll for the 3rd and 4th nine weeks as well as Perfect Attendance for the year. Taylor also received the 10th grade Compass award for 2014-15. She is a student in English II Honors, Math III Honors, and required college classes. She has been inducted and is an active member of the following Honor Societies: The Beta Club of the Cleveland Early College
TAYLOR E. SMITH High School, Sigma Alpha Pi, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and Gamma Beta
Phi Society of Cleveland Community College. Taylor will graduate with a high school diploma and a two-year associates degree simultaneously. She has been accepted into the National Society of High School Scholars due to her outstanding academic achievements. The National Honor Society is a unique leadership program for exceptional high school students across the country. Taylor is the daughter of Bettina Oates and Sherwin Walls and granddaughter of Stonewall and Bettye Oates.
KINGS MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM Museum Director Adria model train display has be- c a f e g i v e . c o m / p v a / t r u i Focht says the Museum is a come a holiday tradition and lant-mini-grants-2015 finalist for a 2015 commu- fun-learning experience for You can find these links nity mini grant from Truliant families throuhgout the re- on the Museum’s Facebook Federal Credit Union and if gion. page, or from Truilant’s the Museum is the winner the Voting begins August Facebook page, go to the tab $1,000 grant money will be 12 (today) and you can vote “vote for your favorite nonused to assist with the oper- once a day d uring a three profit” and hit the button to ation and programming costs week period ending Aug. 31 select Kings Mountain Hisfor the 13th annual Toys, at 11:59 p.m. https://www. torical Museum, then scroll to Games and Trains exhibit facebook.com/TruilantFCU/ the bottom and hit the “subNov. 14, 2015-Jan.2, 2016. a p p _ 2 3 5 0 4 4 1 4 9 8 8 2 2 7 4 mit” button. Focht said the signature or Web URL: http://
Class of 1974 reunion Saturday, Sept. 12 The Kings Mountain High School Class of 1974 is planning a reunion for Saturday, Sept. 12, at Deer Brook Golf Club in
Shelby. For more information, please email kmclassof1974@gmail.com or call 704-284-0284 or 704-4736377.
Dixon reunion Sept. 27 The annual reunion of descendants of Robert Barnett and Frances Watterson Dixon will be held Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Activities Center adjacent to Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1017 Bethlehem Road. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m.
JIM MEDLIN recites “Toast to the Flag” at Monday morning's meeting of Vietnam Veterans. Over 50 Vietnam veterans made plans for a trip to Washington, DC, many of them for the first time, to view the Memorial Wall. A fund drive is continuing to support veterans making the trip.
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Breakfast Sept. 5 Central United Methodist Church will sponsor a breakfast Saturday, Sept. 5, from 6:30-10 a.m. The “all you can eat” country-style buffet will include eggs, grits, biscuits, toast, bacon,
sausage, country ham, livermush and gravy with coffee, juice, milk and soft drinks. The $6 donation, children 6 and under free, will be applied to the fund for mission trips.
Golden Years celebration Saturday Galilee United Methodist Church will hold a “Golden Years Celebration” Saturday, Aug. 22, from 6-8 p.m. at Bynum Chapel Family Life Center on Cansler Street. The event is semi-formal and tickets are $20 per person.
Galilee Senior Ministries is host “celebrating the lives of our Elders.: Call Priscilla Roseboro, 704-3490571 and Davis Brown, 704-747-2996 for tickets or email galileeumc.km@ gmail.com. Pastor is Betty B. Brown.
Musical concert at Peoples Church
Kids Night Out Friday
Peoples Baptist Church, 1010 Groves St., will host a musical concert by North and South Carolina Unified Worship Choir Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. Any other singers, musicians, choirs who would like to participate contact Rev. John Michael Smith, 704-923-5722. This concert is to bring fellowship back to churches and communities and will also be helping a needy family in the community. Everyone welcome.
Kids Night Out will be held Friday, Aug. 21 from 6-9 p.m. at the Family Life Center of East Gold Street Wesleyan Church. All children of the community are invited to attend.
KINGS MOUNTAIN CITY COUNCIL - meets last Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Kings Mountain City Hall, 101 W. Gold St.
TEACHERS: We’re ready for new year From Page 1A that is more in-depth than math, some early geometry and algebra. They’ll also dive into math word problems, which she says can be a trouble spot for students at that age. “Complex word problems …. can be one of the trickier things students face in the fourth grade,” said Salvo, who is a 1989 KMHS graduate with degrees from Limestone College and Appalachian State University. “They’ll also tackle (youngreader) novels such as ‘Because of Winn-Dixie.’” At the high school, the largest school in the Kings Mountain zone with an enrollment expected to top 1,100 there’s a fresh name behind the principal’s desk. Julie Rikard, the assistant principal since 2009, was named to the school’s top job by the school board over the summer. She replaces Ronnie Funderburke, who’s moving on to be be the school district assistant superintendent for administrative services. “It’s a busy time of year,” said Rikard, who was named the school’s Teacher of the Year in 1994, and said that Funderburke had been helping with her transition into the new job. “We have new enrollees, new staff members. And we’re working out student schedules.” Rikard has a B.S. in English from Appalachian State University, an Masters in Educational Media from Winthrop University. She also earned a EdS (education specialist) in Educa-
From Page 1A larceny; nine counts felony possession stolen goods; and five counts felony attempted breaking and entering. He is also charged with five counts misdemeanor breaking or entering coin currency machine, one count misdemeanor dam-
age to property and two counts misdemeanor larceny. Police said these cases are still being actively investigated and anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to contact Cpl. B. M. Black or Cpl. K. L. Hamrick at the Kings Mountain Police Department, 704-734-0444.
MUSEUM: fundraiser only 3 weeks away From Page 1A year to plan. She said the annual grants from the City of Kings Mountain and Cleveland County constitute the bulk of the other half of the Museum's annual budget. The event is about three weeks away and promises
to be a fun evening with auction prizes from area businesses and industry, a reverse raffle that attracted 300 people. Get your ticket from any Museum director, at the Museum on East Mountain Street Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Workers finish some roof work at the high school last week.
It’s clean-up and fix-up time at all the schools this week. tional Administration from Appalachian in 2009. Rikard joins a few others in new roles in KM zone schooles. Matthew Tipton was named an assistant principal at the high school, while Jacob Wilson is the new assistant principal at Kings Mountain Intermediate School. The two join 11 other
new assistant principals as Cleveland County Schools gears up for a new semester. Jeremy Shields, former assistant principal at KMHS, is going to Crest High School as new assistant principal and Kimberly Kepner, former assistant principal at Kings Mountain Intermediate, is moving to James Love Elementary in
Shelby as assistant principal. Jennifer Blanton is moving from Bethware Elementary to an assistant principal ship at Jefferson Elementary school. Dr. Brian Hunnell, formerly at West School and Kings Mountain Intermediate School, is the new Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction.
GIRLS STATE: was ‘amazing’ for KM’s Johana Sellers From Page 1A
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State, which ultimately elected a governor and two representatives to Girls Nation in Washington, DC, where young women from every state are Senators in a mock two-party federal government. Otis D. Green Unit 155 sponsored Sellers, among the 250 young women at Girls State at Catawba College in Salisbury. “It's really an outstanding, unique and exciting government-in-action program and we politicked, wrote campaign speeches, made posters and wrote bills and got them passed,'' said Johana, who loves politics. At Girls State the mayor presides at all the city sessions until the governor is elected and makes introductions of the many state officials who speak. Girls State citizens don't elect or appoint a mayor pro tem. One morning the mayor was late arriving at the meeting and Sellers had to preside as city manager and make all the introductions. “I had about five minutes to get ready but my friends told me I was up to the challenge,'' she said.
Johana said debating bills was the highlight of North Carolina Girls State. A couple of the bills that passed were raising the minimum wage and prohibiting human trafficking. The girls voted down a bill to change the dress code at Girls State. Some 20,000 rising seniors from schools all over the country participate in ALA Girls State program and operate the same patriotic values through a nonpartisan curriculum where they assume the roles of government leaders, campaigning as 'Federalists” and “Nationalists” to become mayors and county and state officials of their ALA Girls State. “We made lots of posters for our candidates and of course our theme was “Swat the Nats,'' said Johana who was a member of the Federalist party. Living in her Girls State city in the dormitory with her roommate, Autumn Self, of Mooresville, she said every day was busy from about 7 a.m. each morning until near midnight each night. They listened to speakers during the day and started making posters for their campaigns
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after about 9 p.m. at night. Karen Burns, Family Service Director, Davidson County, Caroline Farmer, Department of Justice deputy director, Victims and Citizens Section, Secretary of State Elaine Marshall and Janet Black, attorney, were among the speakers. Her parents, Jody and Marilyn Sellers, and sister, Morgan Sellers, a junior student at the NC School of the Arts, attended closing ceremonies along with other parents and friends. “We were in the Chapel for our flag ceremony at 5 p.m. one day and the lights went out during a storm,'' said Johana, who said the lightning was really fierce. The storm knocked out the air-conditioning in humid 90 degree weather. Her friends reminded her that she was the city manager, so how long would the power be off? The power was off until 11 p.m. but the girls made the power outage a fun event. A parliamentary procedure and civics workshop and flag etiquette were part of the opening day educational event. They enjoyed a reception at the home of College President Brian
Lewis and received materials about the college and other colleges in the state during a college fair during the week of activities. Sellers is a senior at Kings Mountain High School where she is active in the Beta Club, Interact Club, SPO and yearbook photographer. She was a cheerleader for three years. A volunteer at the Crisis Ministry, she also volunteered at the Triathlon, the Woman's Club Breakfast with Santa as Santa's elf, and has been active in community service. She plans to attend college and major in Business Administration/Finance. Would she recommend Girls State to other students in Kings Mountain? “I loved Girls State and I met so many girls who will be my friends for life,'' she exclaimed. “We learned a lot but we also have fun.” Sellers and her parents will be guests of the American Legion Auxiliary at the Nov. 19 meeting of the auxiliary at the local Legion Post 155. Sellers will be invited to report on her week at the 76th annual Tar Heel Girls State.
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NC Air Guardsmen deploy to fight fires
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Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) aircrew and a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft from the 145th Airlift Wing, North Carolina Air National Guard located at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte, have been federally activated to support firefighting missions in California.
An aircrew from the 145th Airlift Wing departed last Thursday and is currently supporting firefighting operations in California. A North Carolina Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft equipped with the MAFFS unit departed for California on Friday. Airmen and MAFFS
units from the 145th Airlift Wing, along with other Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard MAFFS units, comprise the MAFFS Air Expeditionary Group and stand ready at any given time to answer our nation’s call to fight fires. MAFFS are portable fire retardant delivery systems that can be inserted into military C-130 aircraft
to convert them into large airtankers when needed. Military C-130s equipped with MAFFS can drop up to 3,000 gallons of fire retardant on wildfires. They can discharge their entire load in under five seconds or make variable drops. This photo shows the retardant discharge apparatus being tested. Photo courtesy NCANG.
(Ed. note- The recipes in today’s cooking corner come from Presbyterian Delights published by Shelby Presbyterian Church.)
CHICKEN IN A BAG Stuart Schweppe chicken pieces onion salt garlic salt celery salt paprika Sprinkle desired chicken pieces with the spices and place in brown paper grocery bag, folding edges to seal. Place bag with chicken on cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour. Children adore this. BBQ CHICKEN Jean Sowers ½ cup catsup 1/3 cup water 1 chopped onion 1 heaping teaspoon mustard 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 ½ tablespoon sugar A-1 Sauce to taste, a few drops Worcestershire sauce to
taste 1 tablespoon chili powder salt and pepper to taste combine ingredients. Pour over 2 pound chicken. Bake at 350 degrees for 2 hours. EASY QUICHE Nancy Blackley 9 inch baked pie shell ½ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons flour ½ cup milk 2 eggs, beaten 1/3 cup chopped onion ½ pound grated cheese 1 pkg. Frozen broccoli, spinach or 1 can tuna or chicken, etc. partially cook vegetables Mix mayonnaise, flour, milk and beaten eggs. Stir in onion, cheese, and vegetables or meat. Spoon into pie shell. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until firm.
HASH BROWN CASSEROLE Vera Morrison 1 two pound bag frozen hash brown potatoes 2 cans potato soup 1 ( 8 oz.) Carton sour cream 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated ½ teaspoon garlic salt ½ cup Parmesan cheese Mix potatoes, soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese and garlic salt together in a large mixing bowl; pour into a 2 ½ quart greased casserole or 9x13 inch baking dish. Dot with butter Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
2 cups self rising flour ½ cup chopped nuts ½ cup Angel flake coconut ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon cloves Combine eggs, plums, oil and vanilla. Add remaining ingredients to this and mix well. Bake for 1 hour, no more and no less, in pre-heated 350 degree oven. GLAZE 1 cup confectioner’s sugar juice of 1 lemon Stir together and glaze cake while it is hot.
PLUM POUND CAKE Martha Noblitt 3 eggs 2 jars Gerber’s baby food plums 1 cup Wesson oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups sugar
Garden members receive free admission to the festival and additional discounted tickets according to their level of membership. Discounted Hillside Theatre Packages are also available to members. A One-Day Hillside Theatre Package includes a concert blanket, a bottle of wine or six beer tickets and a $10 voucher that can be applied to membership renewal for $35.44. A Two-Day Hillside Theatre Package also includes two food vouchers for $56.24. The festival is free to the general public with Garden admission. Admission is $12.95/adult, $11.95/senior 60+, $6.95/ child 2-12, and free for children under age two. Discounted two-day passes are available at $19.43/adult, $17.93/ senior 60+, and $10.43/ child 2-12. A One-Day Hillside Theatre Package including one ticket is available for $47.25 and a Two-Day Package for $74.99. Tickets and limited-time packages are available in advance online at www.DSBG.org. Hillside Theatre Packages can also be purchased over the phone by calling 704-829-1252. Tickets will also be available at the door. Bands Featured in Lost Hollow Music Fest David Holt, who some may recognize as the host of PBS’s long-running series Folkways, will perform with Josh Goforth, a fiddling virtuoso who learned to play from some of the great innovators of music in the mountains of North Carolina. Holt performed with the late, great Doc
Watson for 16 years, has won numerous awards including four Grammys and has dedicated his life to music and telling the story of the music of the Southern Appalachians. The 23-year-old Hull first picked up the mandolin at age 8. By the time she was 11, Allison Kraus called to ask her to perform with her on the Grand Old Opry stage. Two years later she signed a record deal and released her first album at 16. She’s played the White House, Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center and will appear on the Lost Hollow stage with her trio. Also appearing is Underhill Rose, an Asheville-based trio of women who have recently burst onto the Americana scene with soulful harmonies rooted in folk, bluegrass and blues. The band’s album Something Real from 2013 made it into the Americana charts and has been critically acclaimed. Gaston County’s top musicians will also be on hand. Cherryville’s husband and wife duo Darrin & Brooke Aldridge have placed songs on the Americana, Gospel and Bluegrass charts. The two create incredible vocal harmonies and impeccable acoustic music performances. Mount Holly’s David Childers & The Serpents will also take the stage with his unique mix of secular and gospel lyrics and sound. The Avett Brothers’ Bob Crawford said Childers is the “most prolific North Carolina song-writer alive.” Local band Riverbend, a new group of musicians formed in Eastern Gaston County, rounds out the schedule.
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Tricks to eat less Exercise and healthy eating are the main components to shedding pounds and maintaining that weight loss over the long haul. Although bodies and dietary needs vary from person to person, medical professionals typically advise adults to consume a certain amount of calories per day to maintain long-term health. The National Health Service advises the average adult male needs approximately 2,500 calories per day to keep his weight constant, while the average adult female needs 2,000. Reducing caloric intake slightly can serve as a catalyst to losing weight. A healthy weight can reduce the risk of certain diseases and conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease and arthritis-related joint pain. Men and women will find there are dozens of diets designed to help people eat less, and some of these may be more manageable than others. There also are additional strategies people can take to curb unhealthy eating habits, which can contribute to weight gain. • Drink more water. Dehydration symptoms can mimic the symptoms of hunger. Before reaching for a snack, try a tall glass of water. Also, consume water before a meal and you will be less likely to overeat. • Use a smaller plate. It’s possible to trick the brain into thinking you’re eating more
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Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ One of the ways to get a great cycling workout without going a long distance is to ride to the pinnacle. That may sound like a motivational statement but in my GARY MILLER area there is actually a place called the pinnacle. It is within the boundaries of the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. It is a place where thousands of visitors travel each year to see the spectacular view, hike its trails, and learn about its history. From the visitors center to the pinnacle is only about 3 ½ miles but the elevation gain is almost 3000 feet. This one, big, long hill is a challenge to cyclists to say the least. It becomes even more difficult when her participants decide to repeat the trek multiple times. My personal best is three but I can remember the first time I ever made it to the top. I thought I had won a medal in the Olympics. At my age, speed is not a priority. Finishing is all that matters. One of the most satisfying moments of these rides comes when, on occasion, some motorist yells their words of encouragement, sticks up their thumb in approval, or claps in appreciation as our paths cross. It never fails that no matter how difficult the past few pedals have been, no matter how much sweat is in my eyes, or how bad I want to get off and walk, I become renewed and strengthened to continue my uphill battle. In those simple, slow, and silent moments, the voice of encouragement screams its value. It is palpable both mentally and physically. It is my sincere and genuine belief that this ought to be the picture of what happens each time believers gather together on a Sunday morning. I believe it is the business of pastors and parishioners to be people who are constantly showing our encouragement and appreciation for those who have been fighting the good fight of faith. Some of those individuals have had a tough week. They have endured difficulty for simply choosing to follow Christ. And just like my cycling trips, they do it because in the midst of its challenge, there is a love that keeps drawing them to its gratification. I say, at our churches, we replace greeters with clappers and instead of shaking someone’s hand, we stand in applause for each one who comes through our doors in appreciation for the faith-feats they do each week. For those who are on the verge of quitting; their resolve would be reinforced and for those who feel as if they are pedaling the journey alone, their strength would be renewed. Encouragement really is a powerful tool. It works on those who struggle the greatest or the least and its power can be released through a card, a word, or even a thumb pointing up from an anonymous passerby. I applaud you today. Now go and see who you can do the same. gary@outdoortruths.org ~ www.outdoortruths.org
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Mountaineers host Wildcats Friday in season’s opener
Two all-state linemen on Kings Mountain High’s Western State championship team of 1998 were coaching Hunter Huss in last week’s JV scrimmage with the Mountaineers at KMHS. Top photo shows Kareem Marshall talking to some of his players. Bottom photo is Julius Curry instructing some of his players on the sidelines. Both men went on to play college football. Marshall was a starting offensive lineman on Mark Richt’s first Southeastern Conference championship team at the University of Georgia. (Photos by KM Herald)
Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers saw their first action against another team Friday night in the Cleveland County Jamboree at Burns and will get their first “real” test in their season opener with North Gaston Friday at 7:30 at Gamble Stadium. The Mountaineers fell to western power Asheville 28-22 in a half of football. After a slow start which saw Asheville score a safety and two touchdowns in just five plays, the Mountaineers gave a strong showing. A Mountaineer return man slipped down at the one yard line on the opening kickoff, and they were thrown for a safety on their first scrimmage play which gave the Cougars a 2-0 lead. After a free kick, the Cougars moved 40 yards in just four plays to go up 8-0. Kings Mountain responded with an 80 yard drive, highlighted by the running of J’Air McCluney and Darian McClain. McClain scored from three yards out and quarterback Darren Burns passed to Jake Merchant for a two-point conversion to tie the score at 8 all. The lead was short-lived as Asheville’s John Jones returned the ensuing kickoff 70 yards for a TD and 15-8 lead. After a rain delay, KM came back to cut the margin to 15-14 on a keeper by
Burns. The quick-striking Asheville team scored two plays later on a 65-yard reception by Isaiah Drummond for a 22-15. This time, KM struck quickly as well. After Kavin Mosley returned the kickoff to the 33, Burns hit Merchant with a quick screen to the right side and he sliced through two Asheville defenders for a 67-yard touchdown. Burns ran a two-point conversion to tie the game at 22-all.
Asheville tacked on the winning score on a fouryard run by Christian Green with 4:38 remaining. KM almost responded again, driving to the Asheville 16 before a fourth down fade pass in the end zone was over the receiver’s head. Mountaineer coach Greg Lloyd said he was pleased for what was the team’s first outing against another team. Prior to Friday, KM had only scrimmaged among See NORTH GASTON, Page 11A
KMHS Mountaineers Sports This Week Wednesday, August 19 4:30 – High school volleyball, KMHS at Burns (JV/V DH) 5 p.m. – High school soccer, KMHS at North Gaston (JV/V DH) Thursday, August 20 4 p.m. – High school tennis, KMHS at Burns Friday, August 21 7:30 – High school football, North Gaston at KMHS Saturday, August 22 6 p.m. – High school
soccer, Cherryville at KMHS (varsity only) Monday, August 24 4 p.m. – High school tennis, Lincolnton at KMHS 5 p.m. – High school volleyball, Shelby at KMHS (varsity only). Tuesday, August 25 4:30 – High school volleyball, North Gaston at KMHS (JV/V DH) Wednesday, August 26 6 p.m. High school soccer, Chase at KMHS.
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sell generics for as little as $4 for a 30day supply and $10 for a 90-day supply, while some insurance companies charge a $10 copayment for a 30-day supply. Ask your pharmacy if they offer a discount-drug program and compare costs with your insurance plan. You can also find free drug discount cards online at sites like NeedyMeds.org, which can be used at most U.S. pharmacies. Split your pills: Ask your doctor if the pills you’re taking can be cut in half. Pill splitting allows you to get two months worth of medicine for the price of one. If you do this, you’ll need to get a prescription from your doctor for twice the dosage you need. Try over-the-counter drugs: Ask your doctor if a nonprescription medication could work as effectively as a more expensive prescription drug. Many over-the-counter drugs for common conditions such as pain-relievers, allergy medications, anti-fungals and cold-and-cough medicines were once prescription only. But be aware that if you have a flexible spending account or a health savings account, you’ll need to
get a doctor’s prescription for the overthe-counter drugs (except insulin) to get reimbursed. Shop around: Drug prices can vary widely from drugstore to drugstore, so it’s definitely worth your time to compare prices at different pharmacies. To do this use GoodRX.com, a Web tool that lets you can find prices on all brand name and generic drugs at virtually every U.S. pharmacy. Search for drug assistance programs: If your income is limited, you can probably get help through drug assistance programs offered through pharmaceutical companies, government agencies and charitable organizations. To find these types of programs use BenefitsCheckUp.org, a comprehensive website that lets you locate the programs you’re eligible for, and will show you how to apply. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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NORTH GASTON: Mounties open football season, play host to the Wildcats From Page 10A itself. “It was good just to get out there and hit somebody,” he said. “We did a lot of good things. We made some mistakes, but nothing that can’t be corrected with practice. “We moved the ball pretty good and made some good plays. The defense needs to tackle better, but Asheville is a very good team. They ran right at us and they were really physical up front.” Some of the Mountaineer coaches were able to get a
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look at North Gaston in one of the Wildcats’ scrimmages last week. Lloyd said Friday’s game will be a good test for the Mountaineers. “They have improved a lot,” he said. “They have a lot of guys back and they run the triple-option as good as I’ve seen since Coach (Mike) Patton has been there. The triple option is one of those offenses that gives us fits sometimes. We will need to play with discipline and tackle a lot better. “It is a tough test; a good opening game for both of us.”
KM volleyball sweeps East Kings Mountain swept East Rutherford in its regular season opener Monday. The JVs won 21-25, 2521, 25-20. The varsity won 25-20, 22-25, 25-14, 25-14.
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This is the old Phenix Mill baseball team which played other mill teams as well as teams from Rutherford, Cherokee and Gaston counties back in the late 40s and early 50s. Left to right, front row, Leroy Wright and Charlie Smith. Second row, Harold Rhinehardt, Ken Spencer, Vernon Smith and Bill Spencer. Back row, Gus Hartsoe, Gene Stone, Harold Pearson, Red Wright and Jim Downey. (Photo courtesy of Charlie Smith).
Statistics were not available at press time. Kings Mountain hosts Burns Wednesday. JV action begins at 3 p.m. (Photos by Gary Smart)
KaMyiah Pressley and Shaniya Portee team up for a block.
Sara Pasour serves the ball to East Rutherford.
Kamyiah Pressley scores a kill.
Shaniya Portee fires home a kill through the East Rutherford defense.
Leeasia Rhodes with a put back.
Aston Withers receives a volley.
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President Jimmy Carter is still working and work will save this nation America is only as good as our workers and doers. Dreamers are critical. Faith is vital. However, faith and dreams Glenn Mollette without works Guest Editorial are dead. Everywhere I travel these days I see Nigerians, Kenyans, Egyptians, Asians and of course Hispanics doing jobs all over the United States. They seem to occupy 90% of the maid service jobs in hotels and to dominate the taxi industry. In many areas the Chinese and Mexicans appear to be the ones opening new restaurants. Two of the
best restaurants in my town are the local Mexican and Chinese restaurants. Farmers desperate for workers and cheap labor bring Mexicans into America legally by the thousands on H-2 Visas. Farmers reportedly say the Mexicans will do the cheap labor jobs that Americans won't do. I keep hearing that these Internationals are doing the jobs that Americans won't do. Why is this? Too many Americans are quite happy to survive on a government check and food stamps rather than work. Disabled Social Security, SSI and food stamps are disabling this nation. Too many people are willing to survive rather than work and try to better them-
selves. For all the people who truly deserve these benefits I say God bless you. I'm glad America can help. For the rest of the liars and thieves who work harder at cheating the system rather than trying to earn a paycheck then it's time that your lazy ways end and you start paying back all the money you've stolen from your country. President Jimmy Carter, age 90, has demonstrated an ethic of hard work. The President's retirement package is generous. He could have lived in an exotic retirement spot the rest of his life but he kept working. His labor for Habitat for Humanity has been remarkable plus all of the other national and international diplomatic efforts that he has performed. Thus, Carter has
remained sharp and has continued to be a working American. Carter recently announced he has liver cancer that has spread to other parts of his body. Our thoughts and prayers go out to he and his family as he now battles for his life. If abled Americans would go back to work and start doing some of these jobs that Internationals are doing we could begin to take back some of our country. Many of the illegals would go home because there would not be work for them to do. They are surviving well here because there is so much work to do! Americans would become healthier physically and mentally. Many Americans have just enough financial support
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Here's when to stop for a school bus School bus safety tips Under North Carolina law, G.S. 20-217, drivers going either direction must stop when a school bus is stopped to let children off unless it is on a four or more lane highway divided by a median or a four or more lane road with a center turning lane. Drivers are not supposed to continue until the
bus has completed dropping the children off and begun to move again. The cue is the bus’s lights. The bus will first flash yellow lights indicting it is about to stop. Drivers who are convicted of passing school bus face a $500 fine, a hefty five points
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TRICKS From Page 9A than you really are by reducing the size of your plate. A full plate sends the signal that you’re eating a lot. • Eat slowly. Rushing through a meal may cause you to overeat. Focus on the bites you take and savor each one. Slowing down also will help you recognize when you are satisfied and can put down your fork. • Dole out portions in advance. When eating meals or snacking, pre-select portion sizes and keep the larger pot of food or bag of chips in the pantry. Out of sight, out of mind, and you probably won’t miss the extra food. • Start with a protein-fueled breakfast. Breakfast is touted as the most important meal of the day, and there is evidence that selecting protein laden foods for breakfast, rather than simple carbohydrates, may suppress appetite throughout the day. Choosing an omelet over a bagel might make a real difference. • Don’t eat while distracted. Eating while involved in an important conversation or while watching an engaging television program can divert attention away from how much you are eating, so stay focused on the amount of food you’re eating. • Know food weaknesses. If you’re a sucker for ice cream, don’t stock it in the freezer. If you tend to eat as a coping method to stress, look for a healthier way to relieve that anxiety, such as exercise. Recognizing and eliminating foods that may encourage poor eating habits can help you eat less. Overeating can be curbed by taking a few simple steps that are as effective as they are
to impart to youngsters Each day thousands upon thousands of children board school buses to take them to and from school. Parents and caregivers entrust their children's well-being to the care of school bus drivers and aides. Although parents may worry about school bus accidents, such accidents are few and far between. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration advises that school buses are designed to be safer than passenger vehicles in avoiding crashes and protecting against injury. Buses are arguably the safest mode of transportation for getting kids to and from school. By keeping millions of cars off the roads surrounding schools, school buses contribute to less crowded roadways, which are less conducive to accidents. Danger zone Though parents may feel buses are most likely to be in accidents while in transit, experts advise that children are more likely to get hurt during pickups and drop-offs when they're in the "danger zone" of the bus. The danger zone is a 10foot radius around the outside of the bus. Bus drivers and other motorists find kids in the danger zone are more difficult to see, and children can get struck by either the bus or oncoming cars that fail to stop when the bus is picking kids up or dropping them off. Knowing the safety rules While a large part of protecting children is on the shoulders of the school bus driver, it is also vital for passengers to learn the basics of school bus safety. Kindergarteners or children who are riding the bus for the first time should be taught the rules of school bus safety. Some schools offer a school bus tour prior to the new school year. This lets youngsters acclimate themselves with the look and feel of the school bus. This introduction also may include information about bus safety, but parents can also educate their children (and themselves) about using caution in and around the bus by following these guidelines. * Get to the bus stop 5 to 10 minutes prior to the assigned
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CASE NO. Z-1-7-15 Mark Baity is requesting a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Article VII-Section 7.1 Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses (Page 67) Upholstering and Furniture Refinishing and addition of Page 103H (SR-35). The amendment would allow upholstering and furniture refinishing uses in the Central Business District. Such uses would include to conditions: (1) Off-street parking for pick-up and delivery trucks (2) No
You are welcome to attend the Planning and Zoning Board meeting on Tuesday, August 10, 2015 at 5:30 pm and the City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 6:00 pm to express your opinion on the proposed amended site plan and the proposed text amendment. The meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
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Choral group seeks members
Founded in the 1960s, the popular Cleveland County Choral Society will soon begin rehearsing for its big Christmas concert. The Cleveland County Choral Society, which isn’t formed for the Asheville Choral Society hopes folks active in the summer, has Lyric Opera, the Carolina in the community will see been delighting audiences Opera and The Los Angeles September as a time to dust since the 1960s. Opera Company. off those pipes and join one “It’s a mix of young and Many who join the of the area’s oldest singing old,” Brooks said. “We have singing group see marked groups as it prepares for its some high school students improvement in their own Christmas concert. and I think the oldest mem- skills in the course of a sea“We’re always look- ber is 75. It’s a community son, Brooks said. ing for new members and choir … with lots of enthu“It’s a teaching group there’s no audition,” said siasm and energy.” as well as a performance Kenneth Brooks, who said The group’s Christmas group,” he said. “If you talk the Choral Society begins concert has already been to any of the 50 or so that rehearsals Tuesday, Sept. 1, planned out and will feature have been in the group in at 6:30 p.m. at Aldersgate some traditional seasonal recent years you’ll get that United Methodist Church in pieces, including John Rut- feeling that they’ve imShelby. ter’s “Gloria,” “It’s Begin- proved and grown as singThe group typically ning to Look a Lot Like ers.” fields about 35 to 40 singers Christmas,” “Carol of the Dues for the Choral Soand it puts on two annual Faithful,” “Christmas is for ciety are $30 a year; new concerts as well as many Children” and the Halleju- members may have to buy performances at local hos- jah Chorus. tuxedos or black dresses. pices and hospitals, said “We would like to see The dates for the ChristBrooks, who for more than younger people join,” said mas concert are Saturday, three decades taught cho- member Josh Sellers, a Dec. 5., at 7 p.m., and Sunrus at Crest High School in Cleveland County native day, Dec. 6., at 3 p.m. It will Boiling Springs. who is also a voice coach be held at Aldersgate United The Cleveland County who has in the past per- Methodist Church.
Carol Ann Saldo, 4th grade teacher at North Elementary School brightens up her school in preparation for the grand opening next Monday, August 24. Photo by DAVE BLANTON
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Mountain State Fair offers new attractions, rides and more Each year, thousands of visitors flock to the WNC Agricultural Center for the N.C. Mountain State Fair to celebrate the people, agriculture and traditions of Western North Carolina. This year, organizers are adding new rides, attractions and exhibits to the lineup of annual favorites. “This year, we’ve brought in several new attractions,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “We’ve also expanded the footprint of Heritage Circle to highlight even more traditional crafters that continue to add to the region’s rich culture.” Heritage Circle adds exhibitors Heritage Circle will feature craftspeople offering daily demonstrations, ranging from molasses making and blacksmithing to pottery and basket weaving. New exhibitors will demonstrate traditional canoe-building techniques and teach fairgoers how to dye fabrics using natural materials. Visitors will have a chance to ask artisans about their crafts and the traditions intertwined with the mountains of North Carolina. In addition, visitors can purchase unique handmade gifts from exhibitors. New attractions on midway The midway is one of the more popular draws for many visitors. James H. Drew Exposition will return with a full midway featuring more than 40 rides and carnival games for the whole family. Crowd favorites, such as the chair lift and Seattle wheel, will return along with three new family-friendly attractions: The Balloon Ferris Wheel, a pint-sized Ferris wheel, has eight enclosed cars that rotate around a smiling sun. The Lollipop Swing, another miniature version of a popular fair attraction, will send children soaring through the air in seats attached to colorful lollipop arms. The Black Forest Fun House offers children a unique place to explore and have fun. Ice Cream Eating Contest One of the new competitions is the Ice Cream Eating Contest, sponsored by PET and Ingles. The contest will
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Are you ready for some football?
Kings Mountain High football coach Greg Lloyd gathers some of his players for a talk at hitting practice. (Photo by KM Herald)
Mountaineers host North Gaston Friday in season opener But Lloyd – and many others in Kings Mountain – believe the team that will be mentioned in the same breath for a potential deep playoff run, is the Mountaineers. “I like this team,” says Coach Lloyd. “We have decent size and speed, and pretty good experience. That’s a lot of good ingredients. I like our attitude. We think we’ll have a good club this year.” The Mountaineers have enough veterans back to put a good player at every position. And, they have a good crop of players coming up from the JV team that should fit in at the spots vacated by graduating seniors. Although they never get the credit they deserve, the success of any team begins with the line. Kings Mountain has a good one, on both sides of the ball. Offensively, the Mountaineers return Gage Kornegay at center, Nick Hayes at right guard, Keenan Baker at right tackle, Max Peterson at left tackle and Chance Fredrick at tight end/wingback. Cameron Morgan will also play a lot behind Frederick. Sophomore Collen Franks, whose grandfather, Jerry Adams, was an All-
State lineman at KMHS in 1960 and a standout at Western Carolina University, has broken the starting lineup at left guard. The Mountaineers suffered some heavy losses at the skill positions, including Brandon Bell at quarterback and receivers Tico Crocker and Xavier Johnson, the latter being the school’s career reception leader. But, they return junior standout Jake Merchant who is one of best receivers in the area and is a major college prospect. Kavin Mosley, who played some on the varsity his freshman year before sticking with the JVs last season, will step in at receiver along with Jordan Trull, Madisyn Bolin and Dylan Sims. Darrin Burns, whose grandfather Charlie was Jerry Adams’ teammate on the great late 50s and 1960 teams, takes over at quarterback. He played some on varsity his freshman year after Brandon Bell went down to injury, but Burns missed most of last season with an injury. He has a capable backup in junior TJ Camp, a transfer from Shelby. Kings Mountain is wellblessed in the running back positions. Darian McClain,
a junior, has started since his freshman year but spent part of the last two seasons battling injuries. If he remains healthy for the entire season, look for him to be an Anthony Hillman-type runner that could challenge Hillman’s school records. J’Air McCluney is the other returning starter in the backfield, and he will excite the home crowd as well. He stepped up last season when McClain went down to injury and gave an outstanding effort. When they need some tough yardage, the Mountaineers can go “big” at the
fullback position. Carrying the ball will be senior Dre Bell, who was the team’s top defensive player last season, and juniors Trevon Wilson and Kahl Welch. Wilson was McClain’s running mate on the Kings Mountain Middle School team that won the TriCounty championship in 2012. Just like on offense, the Mountaineers will put a defense on the field that has size, quickness and experience. Wilson, Baker and Chris Cannova return at tackle, and they’re joined by soph-
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omore Sabian Beam who is up from the JVs. Bell returns at defensive end, where he was a terror last year and spent a lot of time in the opponent’s backfield. He is joined there by Jerdon Pressley, a sophomore with a lot of promise, and Kenny Williams, yet another experienced senior. Frederick heads the list of linebackers. Like Bell, he was always putting pressure on the foes’ backs, causing fumbles and hurried passes and sacking the quarterback. He is joined by senior See FOOTBALL, Page 3B
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KMHS VARSITY CHEERLEADERS KMHS JV CHEERLEADERS
Kings Mountain High varsity cheerleaders for the 2015 football season are pictured above. Front row, left to right, Melissa Stacey, Breahna Keys, Akeela Frost, Courtney Teague, Jailah Pettis, Carly Hammett. Second row, Jessice Dulin, Madison Weeks, Gwen Hopper, Lindsey Laughridge, Hannah McComas. Back row, Melissa Sweezy, Debralee Tomberlin, Justyce Jones, Madalyn Phongsa, Darha Ponder, Nyla Barnes. (Photos by KM Herald)
Kings Mountain High’s JV cheerleaders for the 2015 football season are pictured above. Front row, left to right, Cailey Sheppard, Kassidy Bowen, Madison Kinmon, Ashlee Anthony, Kaylan Camp, Caroline Crawford. Second row, Brianna Rochford, Alexis Hoffman, Jordan Chapman, Makensi Corn. Third row, Sireca Logan, Maniya Jarrett, Jadalin Ross. Fourth row, Mary Catherine May, Elizabeth Foy, Avery Hon, Kayla Houze. Fifth row, Heaven Gamble, Lindsey Hough, Charneice Crocker.
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Mounties kick off season; hosting N. Gaston From Page 2B Bryan Sanders, who started as a sophomore before being injured last year. McClain is also an excellent linebacker and JT Cash and Quay Smith will see a lot of action as well. Merchant returns for his third year at safety, and Reese Reinhardt will play a lot as well. Marquise Camp and Chris Robbins return at corner, and Malik Banner will see a lot of playing time. Senior Jarrett Ledford will handle the punting chores, and Cooper Short will be the long snapper. Micah Randle will be the kicker and Ledford will be the holder. Mosley and McCluney will be the kick returners and Mosley, Reinhardt and Bolin will return punts. Lloyd sees the early season non-conference games as a time to “just improve” and work out some wrinkles. “There are about five spots where we have to figure out who can help us,” he said. “We’ll be looking at the sophomores to see how they play, and work on our timing on offense and defense. The guys have been working pretty hard.” Looking to the South Mountain Athletic Conference, Lloyd points to Crest and Shelby as the favorites. “It’s top heavy,” he said. “They’ll be strong as usual, but I hope we’ll be strong too. I feel like Chase and East Burke will be really improved. All in all, this is a good conference and we feel like we can compete with any of them. “We can be just as good or better than last year,” he added. “We hope it’s going to be a really good season. Health will be the key for us. It always is. But I am very excited about this team.”
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Darrel Wilson, left, and Michael Kennedy are happy to be joining the Kings Mountain football family as defensive coordinator and defensive line coach, respectively. (Photo by KM Herald)
Wilson new defensive coordinator, Kennedy new defensive line coach rapport with the players. Everyone here has been very impressed. They love the kids. I couldn’t be happier.” Both Wilson and Kennedy are happy to be here, too. They share the same coaching philosophy and desire to make the KM defense one of the best around. Wilson said one of his main goals is to stress sound fundamentals. He plans to run a 4-3 defense and switch to a 50 at times. “We want to get back to the fundamentals,” he said. “It’s still about Xs and Os but I want them to understand my style.” Kennedy shares the same philosophy. He was an all-star defensive lineman under Coach Wilson at Huss and went on to play defensive line for two years at Fayetteville State University. He is used to playing in the big games. His senior year of 2007, he helped lead the Huskies to three rounds in the state playoffs. Both he and Wilson are certain Huss would have gone all the way if their veteran quarterback hadn’t gone down to injury on the Wednesday preceding their Friday night third round playoff game with North Gaston’s Wildcats. “We had beaten them 63-30 in the regular season and had to go with a freshman at quarterback,” Wilson noted. North Gaston, led by quarterback AJ Blue, who later played four years as a running back at North Carolina, advanced to the state
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Wilson believes in discipline, and practicing the right way. “We will play disciplined and play fast,” he said. “The first thing I did when I got here was to look at game films from last season. The things they messed up on are correctable. A lot of it was technique and that will be better.” Kennedy said the key to the defensive line’s success will be “senior leadership. They have to be that.” “It’s going to be a process,” Wilson added. “We have to get the younger players that can help us now and the JVs in that mindset as well. Then it will be an easy transition when they move up.”
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championship game before losing. “If it hadn’t been for that injury we probably would have played for the state championship,” Kennedy noted. Kennedy said his main goal for the defensive line is to “play hard on every play and play for each other.” Although the season hasn’t started yet, both coaches feel like they’re getting their point across. “It’s a learning process,” Wilson said. “The coaches and players have accepted us. The players are eager to learn. They are very coachable. They catch on quick. We’ve seen a lot of improvement so far.” Both coaches agreed that this year’s crop of defensive players are very athletic. “I’ve never coached this many athletes,” Wilson said. “I can’t get over their size and speed. This is going to be nice!” Kennedy’s hire brought a lot of excitement from the Mountaineers when they learned that his Huss wrestling team won the state 3A championship last winter. Many of the football players are also wrestlers. “Their eyes lit up,” Kennedy said. The new coaches are impressed with their players’ work ethic and want to make sure incoming JVs buy into it as well. “We have a lot of seniors,” Wilson noted, “but we have some young people in the mix that can help us out now and others that we can develop for the future.”
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Darrel Wilson is returning home, and bringing someone with him. The longtime successful defensive coordinator at nearby Hunter Huss High School has been named defensive coordinator for the Kings Mountain Mountaineers. One of his former players, Michael Kennedy, is joining the KM staff as defensive line coach. Wilson grew up in Kings Mountain and played fullback and linebacker at Kings Mountain Middle School for coaches David Heffner and Tommy Wease in 1991 and 1992. After his eighth grade season his family moved to Gastonia where he played junior high ball at York Chester and high school football at Huss, where he was an all-star linebacker. He also played linebacker for two years at Appalachian State University before an injury cut his career short. Wilson was Kennedy’s position coach at Hunter Huss. Kennedy also wrestled and ran track. He will continue to teach and coach wrestling at Huss, but Wilson has joined the faculty at KMHS and will see his players on a day-to-day basis on and off the field. Mountaineer head coach Greg Lloyd said he is “tickled to death” to get both men, who came highly recommended by former Huss head coach Steve Gardner and Forestview head coach Chris Medlin. Wilson served as a defensive assistant at Forestview last season and helped take the Jaguars to the state playoffs while Kennedy stayed at Huss and helped lead the Huskies to the playoffs. “Both of them have a good track record as defensive coaches at Hunter Huss,” said Coach Lloyd. “They have a very good
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Young Lady Mounties volleyball team hopes to improve as season progresses With several outstanding players gone from last year’s SMAC championship, including two-time Player of the Year Kayla Bolt, Kings Mountain High’s volleyball team will be hard-pressed to repeat. Kings Mountain has won the championship three of the past four years, and 19 times since 1985. They also have two state championships to their credit. Veteran coach Ashley Walker isn’t surrendering the championship, but believes the Lady Mountaineers will have to make some
big strides early to keep their streak going. Because they don’t have a weapon like Bolt – at least not now - this year’s team will concentrate on trying to win with defense, she said. She said she learned in recent scrimmages that “we’ll need to beat teams with defense, because right now we’re suffering on offense.” The Lady Mountaineers do have some players returning that started or got in a lot of playing time last season. Walker believed in giving substitutes good play-
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ing time when the team was well ahead. This year, she may not have that luxury. The Lady Mountaineers do return their setter, Sara Pasour, and other players like Ashton Withers, KaMyiah Pressley, Gretchen Boyles, and Nastajah Hutchens that saw a lot of playing time. “A lot of them were defensive specialists,” she said. “This season we’re going to have to make sure we keep the ball alive. We probably won’t have the big lead that can put people away.” Pressley is turning into a
good hitter, and that should help the offense. “She did a great job at the end of the season last year,” Walker said. “She’s the best offensive weapon we have and everybody’s depending on her.” Shaniya Portee played some on the right side last year, Walker said. “She shows a lot of promise.” Other members of the varsity are Makena Deaton, Mandy Hamrick, Jayla Hutchens, Leeasia Rhodes, Taylor Wade and Kaniya McClain. Looking to the South
Mountain Conference race, Walker points to Draughn and East Burke as the teams to beat. “Right now, I would say we’re in the middle of the heap,” she said. “If we had to play right now, I’d say Draughn and East Burke would be the teams to beat. I’m pretty sure their teams played together in the spring. “We’re just so young offensively, we’ll really have to work hard to break their offense. No game is going to be easy. The key for us that we have to be in every match,”
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Kings Mountain men’s soccer hopes to continue on path of improvement Kings Mountain High’s men’s soccer program has shown steady improvement since veteran coach Dan Potter took over the coaching duties four years ago. The program has grown both in numbers and in victories each year, finally getting to the .500 mark last year with a 10-10-1 record which the first time in over 15 years that the Mountaineers had double-digit wins. Potter feels that 2015 could be the breakthrough year for the Mountaineers in the SMAC 2A/3A. He feels his team can seriously challenge defending champion Chase and perennial power Shelby for first place. When Potter returned to coaching in 2011 after a brief “retirement,” the Mountaineers had very few
players and none playing soccer in the off-season. This year he has a record high 41 players on the roster and many of them are now playing club soccer and improving their game tremendously. “We look to continue to build,” he says. “We don’t go backwards. We want to get better every year. We expect to be challenging for the conference championship.” The Mountaineers lost seven outstanding seniors off last year’s team. Most of them started every game; however, Potter welcomes back four full-time starters as well as a host of others that got considerable playing time. “We had quite a few that didn’t start but stepped up
and played very well,” he said. “All of our players are working hard and we now have six or seven playing on club teams. Last year we didn’t have any, so we’re excited about that. If you play twice as much you get twice as good.” Several returning players should be in for a banner year. Goalkeeper Jarrett Ledford, a senior, had a very good season last year. He will split time with John Harris, who is also a good athlete. Between the two of them and the defenders playing in front of them, the Mountaineers are confident it will be hard for opponents to score. Another “really strong defender” is Adam Kiser, a returning all-conference
player, Potter noted. A big key on offense is Brian Lysek, who was the second leading scorer last year behind Robert Baker. “We look for Brian to have a very good year,” Potter noted. “Bailey Goodson has gotten a lot stronger and we look forward to him being a force,” he added. “Jordan Sweezy is very strong. He’s going to have a great year as well.” Potter also has been impressed with some of the younger “up and coming” players. “We look for Luke Rikard to have a breakout season,” he said. “He has improved a lot. He is stronger and bigger.” Potter expects sophomore Holden Bullock to be
a strong defensive player. “We look for Hunter Champion to do good things as a junior,” Potter said. “He is very versatile. We can put him anywhere on the field and he’ll compete.” A newcomer to soccer is Nolan Raby, who came to KMHS last year after being home-schooled. He played on the KMHS basketball team last season. “He is quite an athlete,” Potter said. “He’s going to be a really good addition and will make a difference.” Potter is amazed at the strides the team has made in the past four seasons. In his first year back (2011), the Mountaineers surrendered over 100 goals and scored just nine. Each year since, they have cut the number of goals given up
while increasing the goals scored. Last year, they finally scored a few more than they surrendered. “It is really very rewarding to see them keep developing,” he said. It has come about because of the players’ commitment on the field and during the off-season. “We worked out 25 days this summer from 7-9 a.m. and averaged 26 players a day,” he said. “It’s really impressive that they would dedicate that much of their time in the summer. We had one hour of strength and conditioning and one hour of kicking every morning. They have improved a lot. We are very excited about what we’re going to do this year.”
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KMHS cross country teams rebuilding, hope to improve as season progresses Kings Mountain High’s cross country teams probably won’t be mentioned among the favorites to win the South Mountain Athletic Conference this fall. The Lady Mountaineers, defending conference champions, lost a host of outstanding runners, including two-time Big South Runner of the Year Cassie Morton and Mackenzie Smith. Two other outstanding runners that would have been returning have also been lost to the team. Virginia Dellinger decided to concentrate on soccer and Meredith Wyte, a returning All-Conference standout, is lost for the season with a
knee injury. “They were two of our top seven runners from last year,” noted veteran head coach Rayvis Key. “The other five were seniors.” Despite the heavy loss, Key is still optimistic that his ladies will have a good year. While they probably won’t be expected to repeat as champions, the coach feels like they can be in the top three with Shelby and Draughn. “I’m optimistic,” he said. “We have some newcomers that will help us. Freshman Nicola Bridges has been progressing really well. Sophomore Conner Calhoun had a great track sea-
son and is following that up well. We expect big things from them.” Returner Kaitlyn Moss is one of the top runners in the conference, and should be contending for the individual championship. She was runner-up last year. “Really, it’s early,” says Key, “but if we keep healthy we could be a top three team.” Seniors Mariah Roberts and McKay Williamson return from last year’s group and a pair of KMHS softball players – Kassidy Hamrick and Miranda Ellis – will add some excitement. “Our girls were conference champions last year,
and you’d just hate not to repeat it,” said Key. “It’s tough losing five of your top seven runners but we’re going to make a run for it. I’d say the favorites are Shelby, Draughn and Kings Mountain. It’s been that way for three years.” On paper, the boys team won’t be regarded as a conference contender but Key is happy that his numbers, which started out very low, are now up to 10. The top returning runner is Key’s son, Bryson, who was last year’s SMAC Rookie of the Year. “I’d say the best way to describe our season is that it’s going to be a major re-
construction,” Key said. “We lost six seniors, so it’s a major rebuilding year.” Malachi Wingate, Isaac Branch, Caleb Barnes and Zach Falls have shown promise in early practice sessions. The team practices in the mornings at KMHS and evenings at the Gateway Trail. Coach Key got a good surprise last week when Austin McKee and Landry Crawford joined the team. “They have tremendous talent,” Key said. “They’re just now rounding into shape but they have a lot of potential.” Realistically, Key said the Mountaineers could be a “middle of the pack” team.
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Changing of the Guard
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KMHS 2015 JV FOOTBALL ROSTER # 1 2 3 4 5 5 7 7 8 9 10 10 12 18 19 21 22 23 24 26 28 31 32 33 38 40 44 51
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Running back Qua Brooks picks up some good yardage for Kings Mountain’s JVs in Thursday scrimmage against Hunter Huss. (Photos by KM Herald)
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KMHS 2015 fall sports schedules CROSS COUNTRY AUGUST 29 – Western NC Invitational at Jackson Park, Hendersonville, 9:30 a.m. SEPTEMBER 1 – Ashbrook, East Gaston, Bessemer City, Crest and RS Central at Kings Mountain, 6 p.m. 8 – Kings Mountain in SMAC pre-conference meet at RS Central, 4:30.
FOOTBALL - JV AUGUST 27 – Charlotte Christian, 6:30 SEPTEMBER 3 - at Forestview
FOOTBALL - VARSITY AUGUST 21 – North Gaston 28 – at East Gaston SEPTEMBER 4 – Forestview
GOLF - WOMEN’S AUGUST 31 – at Kings Mountain (KM Country Club). SEPTEMBER 8 – at Crest (Riverbend). 14 – at East Burke (Pine Mountain).
SOCCER - MEN’S AUGUST 19 – at North Gaston, 5 and 6:30 pm. 22 – Cherryville, 6 p.m. (varsity only) 26 – at Draughn, 5 and 6:30 31 – Crest, 5 and 6:30 SEPTEMBER 2 – at RS Central, 6 p.m. (varsity only) 9 – Chase, 6 p.m. (varsity only)
TENNIS - WOMEN’S AUGUST 17 – at Lincolnton 20 – at Burns 24 – Lincolnton 27 – at Polk County SEPTEMBER 2 – at RS Central
VOLLEYBALL AUGUST 17 – East Rutherford 19 – at Burns 24 – Shelby
15 – Kings Mountain in Shelby Invitational, 5 p.m. 19 – Kings Mountain in Freedom Invitational, Morganton, 4:30 p.m. 29 – Cleveland County meet at Kings Mountain, 4:30. OCTOBER 3 – Kings Mountain in Wendy’s Invitational, McAlpine Park, Charlotte, TBA 6 – Kings Mountain, South Point, East Gaston, West Charlotte Rocky River, Independence, Harding and
Highland Tech at Forestview, 4:30. 13 – Kings Mountain, East Gaston, Highland Tech and Bessemer City at Ashbrook, 4:30. 20 – SMAC Conference meet at RS Central, 4:30. 31 – Western Regional meet at Morganton Freedom, TBA. NOVEMBER 7 – NC State championship meet at Beeson Park, Kernersville, TBA.
10 – at East Rutherford 17 – Burns 24 – at Shelby OCTOBER 1 – Draughn 8 – at Crest 15 – RS Central
22 – Chase NOVEMBER 5 – East Burke (All games except Charlotte Christian, 7 p.m.)
11 – East Rutherford (Freshmen tailgate) 18 – at Burns 25 – Shelby (homecoming) OCTOBER 2 – at Draughn 9 – Crest
16 – at RS Central 23 – Chase (Senior Night) 30 – Open date NOVEMBER 6 – at East Burke 13 – State playoffs begin *All games 7:30
22 – at Draughn (Orchard Hills) 29 – at East Burke (Quaker Meadows) OCTOBER 5 – at Crest (Riverbend) 12 – at Kings Mountain (KMCC)
19 – at Western Regional tournament (TBD) 26 – at State championship (TBD). *Note – all SMAC teams at regular season matches (9 holes at 2 p.m.)
10 – at Stuart Cramer, 5 and 6:30 15 – South Point, 5 and 6:30 16 – at East Burke, 6 p.m. (varsity only) 21 – at East Rutherford, 5 and 6:30 23 – Burns, 5 and 6:30 28 – at Shelby, 5 and 6:30 30 – Draughn, 5 and 6:30 OCTOBER 1 – at Cherryville, 6 p.m. (varsity only) 5 – at Crest, 5 and 6:30 7 – RS Central, 6 pm (var-
sity only) 8 – North Gaston, 5 and 6:30 12 – at Chase, 6 p.m. (varsity only) 14 – at West Lincoln, 5:30 (varsity only) 19 – East Burke, 6 p.m. (varsity only) 21 – East Rutherford, 5 and 6:30 26 – at Burns, 5 and 6:30 28 – Shelby, 5 and 6:30 NOVEMBER 4 – State playoffs begin
8 – at Forestview 10 – Highland Tech 15 – at Maiden 16 – at East Burke 21 – at East Rutherford 23 – Burns 28 – at Shelby 30 – Draughn OCTOBER
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Football players aren’t the only ones getting practice time. Donnie Mace, the Mountaineers’ longtime equipment manager/sideline manager/videographer, films a practice session from atop the KMHS coaches’ stand. (Photos by KM Herald)
Mountaineer defensive coordinator Darrel Wilson keeps an eye on his players’ progress.
KM Middle School 2015 fall sports schedules Football SEPTEMBER 9 – at Crest (non-division) 16 – West Lincoln 23 – Lincolnton 30 – at North Lincoln OCTOBER 7 – at East Lincoln 14 – at Burns 21 – First round playoffs 28 – Tri-County championship. *All games 5 p.m.
Soccer & Softball SEPTEMBER 3 – at Burns (non-division) 8 – Shelby (non-division) 10 – at Crest (non-division) 15 – Burns 17 –at Shelby
22 – West Lincoln 24 – at North Lincoln 29 – Crest OCTOBER 1 – Lincolnton 6 – Chase 13 – East Rutherford 20 – at RS Central 22 – at East Lincoln 27 – First round playoffs 29 – Tri-County championship *All games 4 p.m.
Cross Country SEPTEMBER 14 – Chase, West Lincoln, East Lincoln and East Rutherford at Kings Mountain. 21 – Kings Mountain, Burns, West Lincoln and Lincolnton at Eat Lincoln 28 – Kings Mountain,
Crest and Shelby at Burns OCTOBER 12 – Tri-County championship at West Lincoln
Golf SEPTEMBER 15 – East Lincoln and West Lincoln at Kings Mountain 22 – North Lincoln at RS Central at Kings Mountain 29 – Kings Mountain and North Lincoln at West Lincoln OCTOBER 13 – Kings Mountain and Crest at RS Central 20 – Kings Mountain, Shelby and Burns at Crest 27 – Tri-County championship match at Kings Mountain.
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Mountaineer A peek at the rest PRE GAME REPORT
This area is a hotbed for high school football, in every classification. Here is a quick peek at Kings Mountain’s friends and foes in the SMAC, Big South and Southern Piedmont Conferences.
SMAC 2A/3A
Week 1 vs. North Gaston North Gaston at Kings Mountain, Friday, Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m., John Gamble Stadium.
THE SERIES
Kings Mountain leads 28-3-2 (not including a 6-0 record against North’s forerunner, Dallas High School).
INTERESTING NOTE
The last time North Gaston defeated KM (20-18 in 1993) Bob Patton was the head coach of the Wildcats. The head coach now is his son, Mike.
NG OFFENSE
The Wildcats run a flexbone, which Coach Mike Patton learned while he was an assistant coach at South Point High. They have a veteran quarterback, Ethan Wiggins, who led the team in both rushing and passing last year. While their offense is inexperienced overall, if Wiggins and company can get in their opponent’s end of the field they can utilize one of the best kickers in the state, Christian Stewart, who kicked nine field goals last year including five over 40 yards.
NG DEFENSE
The Wildcats run a 3-4. This is the Wildcats’ strong point. Seven starters return, including linebacker Lathan Bumgardner who was their leading tackler last year; and 225-pound tackle Jarius Brunson who will be a threeyear starter.
PREDICTION
The Wildcats are a middle of the road team in the Big South 3A; however, don’t take them lightly. The Big South is one of the strongest conferences in the state. They are coming off a 4-7 season and expect to make a playoff run.
KM OFFENSE
The Mountaineers run a pistol. They return their best two running backs and most of their offensive line from last year. The Mountaineers should have no problem moving the ball on the ground. One thing the coaching staff will be watching closely is the passing game. Their first and second string quarterbacks are basically untested on the varsity level, as are three of their top four receivers; but they all have a lot of potential.
KM DEFENSE
The Mountaineers run a 4-3 and 50. The defense hopes to make great strides and substantially cut down on the number of points scored by the opponents. They have experienced personnel at about every position but will be very interested in seeing how people coming up from the JVs do.
KM KICKING
The Mountaineers lost their placekicker from a year ago, and will be breaking in new kickers both on kickoffs and extra points.
RETURN GAME
KM also lost its kick returners from a year ago, so everyone will be interested in seeing how some younger players respond to the challenge.
SEASON OUTLOOK
The Mountaineers will be exciting to watch. If they avoid the kind of injuries that have plagued them over the past several years they can improve on last year’s 8-4 overall record.
Kings Mountain vs. North Gaston (previous 10 games in series)
1996 - KM 42, NG 21 1997 - KM 36, NG 12 1998 - KM 41, NG 0 1999 - KM 46, NG 33 2000 - KM 14, NG 13
2002 - KM 28, NG 16 2009 - KM 26, NG 0 2010 - KM 48, NG 0 2011 - KM 53, NG 28 2012 - KM 20, NG 12
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SHELBY Shelby is also coming off a state 2A championship and returns most of its starters. Sophomore Dax Hollifield, son of former KMHS standout Aubrey Hollfield, was the Lions’ leading tackler as a freshman and has been named to prep All-American teams. He has already been made offers from a number of college teams, including NC State, Clemson, UNC and his father’s alma mater, Wake Forest. Another star that is drawing great raves is wide receiver Jayden Borders, son of former Crest star Chesley Borders. The Lions will make a strong run toward their third straight 2A state championship. BURNS After a subpar 4-6 record last year, the Bulldogs intend to get back into the thick of the battle and make a deep playoff run. They have several starters back. Their passing game should be in good hands with QB Cameron Barbee throwing to veteran receivers Zach Leslie and Scooter Colburn. CHASE The Trojans return 16 of their 22 starters from last year and should improve greatly on their 1-10 season. They have a lot of speed and good linemen. DRAUGHN Draughn returns 19 starters and should also be much improved. Logan Cline, Kevin White and Tanner Carswell are three very good running backs. The Wildcats have four returning starters on the defensive line, including 270-pound Will Viggers who started as a freshman.
Freshman Chucky Osborne throws a pass in Kings Mountain’s Black/Gold scrimmage Wednesday night at Shu Carlton Stadium. (Photos by KM Herald)
EAST BURKE The best thing the Cavaliers have going for them is Coach Tom Brown, the dean of NC high school coaches. He won state championships at Maiden, which became known as the “Biggest little football town in the world.” His second year at EB should mean that their 3-8 record will turn into a winning mark and a playoff berth. Joe Duckwork brings experience to the quarterback position and Brandon Clark is an experienced receiver. The Cavaliers’ strength will be their line. EAST RUTHERFORD The Cavaliers are almost never mentioned as conference contenders, but they are always one of the toughest teams to beat. They return 10 starters, including some big linemen, and a breakaway running back in Calvin Camp. R-S CENTRAL R-S Central has most of its starters back from a team that went 8-5 and two rounds in the state 2A playoffs last year. The Hilltoppers have an exciting quarterback in Tyrese Tate who is hard to hem up. They also have good receivers and a line that’s strong on both sides of the ball. They could make another strong playoff run.
BIG SOUTH 2A/3A SOUTH POINT As usual, the Raiders are loaded and will make another run toward the Big South and state 3A championships. They went 10-5 a year ago, losing to state champion Crest 13-7 in the Western championship game. They were one of only two teams to score a touchdown against the Chargers’ first string defense. SP runs the flexbone offense to perfection. They have a great blocking line and strong quarterback and running backs, led by fullback Ryland Etherton.
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The Raiders are hungry after finishing second in the Big South last year after winning the conference the previous seven seasons. EAST GASTON The Warriors should have their best season since 2006 when the Greg Lloyd-coached EG team shared the Big South 4A championship with Crest and went 11-3 overall. They return most of their starters from last year’s 5-6 team. Senior Alex Adams is one of the best quarterbacks in the area. He’s a good runner and passer who piles up a lot of all-purpose yards. Running back Tyler Spurling gives the Warriors a good 1-2 punch in the backfield. They also return a good number of starting linemen. If they have a weakness, it’s a lack of depth. But their starting unit will compete with anyone. FORESTVIEW The Jaguars went 11-3 last year and will be in the running for a second straight conference title. Forestview has one of the fastest running backs in the nation in Moe Neal, who was the BSC Offensive Player of the Year and rushed for over 2,000 yards last season. The Jaguars lost most of their offensive starters but have the bulk of their defense back, so they will be hard to score on. HUNTER HUSS The Huskies went 4-8 a year ago but have six returning starters on each side of the ball; that should help their rebuilding program under a new coaching staff that’s beginning its second year. Two of them are former Kings Mountain linemen Julius Curry and Kareem Marshall. Huss will have to break in a new quarterback, but they always have skilled
athletes that can step in and take up the slack. Their line is big and quick and their secondary is very strong. NORTH GASTON (See KM-North Gaston pregame report). STUART CRAMER Cramer didn’t win a game on the field last season, but did pick up a forfeit. This is the first year they will have a senior class, so all of their starters are returning. There will still be some growing pains, but in time a Storm will be raging in Gaston County.
SOUTHERN PIEDMONT BESSEMER CITY Bessemer City’s stock has risen considerably since the Yellow Jackets were moved from a split 1A/2A Conference into a strictly 1A league. They’re coming off a 9-4 season which saw them go two rounds in the state playoffs. And, except for the backfield, they have most of their starters back. Friday’s season opener at East Gaston should be a good test for the Yellow Jackets. CHERRYVILLE The Ironmen may be ready to make a move toward the top of the standings as they are returning 19 lettermen from last year’s 4-8 squad. Their big task is replacing their graduated quarterback and some offensive linemen. The defense looks very good, and quick. Three of those four wins last year came in the conference, so their experience should pay off. (Other schools in the Southern Piedmont are Community School of Davidson, Mountain Island Charter, Pine Lake Prep, Highland Tech, and Thomas Jefferson).
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there competing.” Last year’s team was hampered by injuries. Henderson hopes that won’t be the case this season. “We had to deal without the services of Carrigan Leatherman for most of last season,” he noted. “That truly hurt our chances of contending for a conference championship. Fortunately, Carrigan’s shoulder did not require surgery so I look for her to be a strong contender during conference play and hope her shoulder will continue to be healthy.”
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Veteran coach Rick Henderson will put a young team on the court this fall but is optimistic that if all things fall into place the Lady Mountaineers can make a good run in the South Mountain 2A/3A Athletic Conference. “I look for Crest and possibly Draughn to contend for the conference championship, but I’m being optimistic even though we have a very young squad,” Henderson says. “I’m not going to court our Lady Mountaineers out of contention for the championship. I think with Shelby being without the reigning state champion (Nancy Bridges) due to graduation, they may be a little weaker than normal.” Kings Mountain looks to improve on its 4-5 overall record and 3-4 conference mark from last year. One of the reasons for Henderson’s optimism is the addition of numerous ninth graders who helped Kings Mountain Middle win the Tri-County Conference championship last year. Another reason is that some of his key players from last year return. “I’m looking forward to us having a great season,” he said. “Losing five players due to graduation will hurt almost any team.” Henderson’s graduates included Maddie Lutz, Kayla Penner, Hannah Mosley, Tiffany Harris and Cheyanne Stirewalt. Returning starters are junior Carrigan Leatherman and sophomore Amber Belcher. Other returning players looking to break into the starting lineup include Kayla Condrey and Hallie Hunt. “I am truly excited to have a wealth of talent coming from the KMMS tennis team,” Henderson noted. “Mrs. Harris (tennis coach at the middle school) has done a tremendous job preparing these kids for the high school level.” Incoming freshmen are M.C. Johnson, Cassie Johnson, Ann Scott Baker, Jasmine Guy, Olivia Brucker and Karmen Houser, all standouts on last year’s championship middle school team. The freshman that will draw the most attention not only here but possibly in the SMAC and statewide, is Natalie Lutz, who
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