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School buses roll Monday BACK THE BLUE - Veteran’s organizations hosted a “Back the Blue’’ barbecue and hot dog supper Monday night honoring area law enforcement, firemen and first responders at American Legion Post 155. Participating in the program, from left, Larry Deaver, Post 155 Adjutant, Mayor Scott Neisler, Post 155 Commander Claude Pearson, Pat Lemmon, Unit 155 Auxiliary President, Steve Guin, Sons of the American Legion Commander and Legion Vice Commander Rick Hamrick and representing American Legion Riders. Photo by JENNIFER GREENE JLG PHOTOGRAPHY
Veteran’s organizations Back the Blue Monday Back the Blue, a cookout honoring law enforcement, first responders, rescue squads and firemen, attracted a large crowd to American Legion Post 155 Monday from 5-8 p.m. “We want you all to know that we appreciate you,'' said Post 155 Commander Claude Pearson. Pearson's remarks were echoed by Mayor Scott Neisler and by Legion Rider and Legion officer Rick Hamrick. The barbecue and hotdog cookout was hosted by the American Legion, the American Legion Riders, and the Sons of the American Legion with American Legion Auxiliary members assisting in serving the dinner. Hamrick said the event
was planned as an appreciation for the services and sacrifice of those who protect and serve our community. “We are a Legion family and we are honoring you folks who serve our community,'' said Hamrick. Mayor Scott Neisler also thanked law enforcement, firemen, and first responders for their service to the community and the Legion groups for hosting the event. City councilmen Rodney Gordon and Tommy Hawkins, Sheriff Alan Norman, Captain Jerry Tesenair, Sgt. Lisa Proctor, Fire Chief Frank Burns, numerous police and fire department members and first responders were among guests.
School buses roll Monday morning for the opening of the 2016-17 fall term of Cleveland County Schools. More than 15,000 students will be returning to books along with teachers and other staff members. Teachers were back at work last Wednesday readying the classroom for students, holding planning sessions with a team of teachers holding parent meetings and orientations. West School orientation for all grades is today (Wednesday) from 4-6 p.m. Kindergartners will not be staying full days but by next Wednesday schools will be operating at normal capacity. Four Kings Mountain schools will welcome new principals this fall. Henry Gilmore, former principal of Kings Mountain Intermediate, is the new Media and Communications Coordinator for Cleveland County Schools and Amy Moss, principal at North Elementary, succeeds Gilmore as principal at KM Intermediate. Amy Allen, assistant principal at Shelby Intermediate, will become prin-
cipal at North Elementary succeeding Moss. Dr. Amy Jones, principal of Crest Middle, is the new principal at Bethware Elementary. Dr. Anita Ware, director of Secondary Education, is the interim principal at Kings Mountain Middle. Starting times are different at the various schools. At East Elementary where Becky Bailey is principal, the bell rings at 8:05 a.m. and school closes at 3 p.m. The opening bell at Kings Mountain Middle is at 7:55 a.m. and school is out at 3 p.m. At North Elementary the bell rings at 8 a.m. and school is dismissed at 2:50 p.m. Dr. Chris Bennett is principal of Washington Elementary School. The opening bell is at 8 a.m. and school dismisses at 3 p.m. Heather Pagan is principal of West Elementary where school starts at 8 a.m. and dismissal is 2:50 p.m. At Bethware Elementary the opening bell is at 8 a.m. and closing is at 2:50 p.m.
VOCABULARY WALL – Jenna Putnam, third grade teacher at West Elementary School, puts up a vocabulary wall as she readies for her students.
CURRICULUM MAP – Amber Neill, fourth grade teacher at West Elementary School, is working on a curriculum map for the new school year beginning Monday. Julie Rikard is principal of Kings Mountain High School where the open-
ing bell is at 7:55 a.m. and school ends at 3:15 p.m. See SCHOOL, Page 7A
City vs. Duke win, win for all Negotiations between the City of Kings Mountain and Duke Energy have been ongoing for the last 12-18 months regarding the city's electric
wholesale power costs and other entities have also been involved. Last Wednesday city council met in closed session to discuss a Duke
settlement and it was finalized with the assistance of the Federal Energy Regulation Commission judge overseeing the negotiations.
City Manager Marilyn Sellers said that all parties were pleased with the outcome with a “win win for all.”
New CHCS service cuts wait time at urgent cares A new service announced Monday by Carolinas Health Care System will cut wait time at all 28 urgent care locations, including area locations in Shelby and Gastonia. Patients will electronically reserve a spot in line by clicking on their smart phone, computer or tablet. Once they select an urgent care reservation time and opt in to receive text message updates, they will receive alerts when the reservation time is approaching. For decades, urgent cares have been built as walk-in facilities, with no way of reserving a time to see a pro-
vider. Now, patients can treat an urgent care visit the same way they treat checking in for an airline reservation and then wait from a convenient place – whether it's on their c ouch or at a coffee shop- and still get in to see an urgent care provider. “One of my biggest concerns was bringing my daughter into the doctor and sitting in the 'sick room' for an indefinite amount of time. I always preferred to stand outside, no matter the weather,'' said Karen Sullivan, a Carolinas HealthCare System patient. “After I started reserving a spot in line, I haven't waited more than five minutes in the waiting room. It takes a lot of stress off our family.” “Our top priority is to
give our patients the best care possible so they can get back to their daily lives feeling better as soon as possible,'' said Steve Jones, vice president, Carolinas HealthCare System's urgent care division. “Through the new online reservation system, a parent tending to a sick child at home doesn't have to leave home until it's close to their urgent care reservation. We're cutting down on inefficient uses of time and accommodating everyone's busy schedules, while creating a more seamless experience for our urgent care patients.'' Urgent care locations nearby are at 1010 E. Dixon Blvd., Suite B, Shelby, NC 28152 and 603 Cox Road, Gastonia, NC 28054.
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PLANNING CONTINUES FOR FARM TO TABLE DINNER – Nancy Fichter, Kings Mountain Farmer's Market Manager, Jan Harris, City Main Street Director and Cathey Noell, Foothills Farmer's Market board member, work on details of the October 8th event, “Farms, Food and Footlights” to be held at the Garden at the Joy. In addition to a locally sourced, gourmet meal, ticket holders will also be admitted to the comedy “39 Steps.” Tickets are available at City Hall and the NC Agricultural Extension office in Shelby. Photo by ELLIS NOELL
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