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BIG WINNER – The $10,000 prize winner at Saturday night's Historical Museum fundraiser Linda Dellinger, center, with Museum board members Reba Harper, left, and Evelyn Hamrick, right. Dellinger's Jewel Shop has made significant donations of jewelry to support the Museum annual fundraiser for the past 13 years. Before the Museum had a dedicated space to display historical items, Dellinger;s displayed artifacts in their shop windows.

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Kings Mountain's M o u n t Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 220 N. Watterson CAUSBY St., has been approved by the North Carolina Board of Elections for an early voting site for the November 8 general election. Early voting will begin on Oct. 27 and run through Nov. 5. A photo ID is not required to vote in person.

Dayna Causby, director of elections at the Cleveland County Board of Elections, said early voting will

also be held at Early Voting schedule Bethel Baptist Church, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church 606 S.DeKalb Thursday, Oct. 27, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Street in Friday, Oct. 28, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Shelby and Sat., Oct. 29, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

B o i l i n g Monday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Springs Town Tuesday, Nov. 1, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Hall, 114 Wed., Nov. 2, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.

E. College Thurs., Nov. 3, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.

St., Boiling Friday, Nov. 4, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Springs or Sat., Nov. 5, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. there is also the option to now available. You can vote at the Board of Elec- obtain a copy at the local tions Office, 215 Patton Board of Elections office Drive, Shelby, or having or find your ballot online your ballot mailed to them. and download it. It's a good It is projected that more idea to prepare in advance than 50 percent of voters to vote. The ballot is a long will vote early this election. page front and back filled Sample ballots for the with choices that voters Nov. 8 general election are See EARLY VOTING, Page 7A

$10K Prize to Dellinger Grover suspect in shooting on the run

Longtime Kings Mountain Historical Museum supporters Lew and Linda Dellinger took home the grand prize of $10,000 at the Museum's 13th annual reverse raffle and auctions Saturday night at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life and Conference Center.

Fund raising Chairman Priscilla Mauney pronounced the event a huge success. ''We received many compliments on the

event in general and everyone seemed to have a great time,'' she said. As always, she said Susan Patterson's decor and Keith Falls' catering were a big hit.

Sixty high quality raffle prizes, including two vacation packages, were presented to lucky winners during the evening.

Museum President Susan Champion said “We owe special thanks to the City of Kings Mountain and Sha-

ron Eaker, Senior Center director, and their staff for all their assistance with this event. We are also grateful for each of our event sponsors and in kind donors for their generous contributions and for the people who purchased tickets and auction items.”

Proceeds from the event are operating funds to offer free educational exhibits and events for the community in the coming year.

Educator award to Queen Janice Carpenter Queen, Cleveland County School's Assistant Teacher of the Year, was a volunteer first before she became a school employee and has served 15 years in the reading lab plus five years as manager of the computer lab at Grover Elementary School.

“I was a stay at home mom for nine years,'' said Janice, who had previously worked in the Kings Mountain Hospital Business Office for 11 years and then for seven years as secretary at First Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. ''When our son Adam began Kindergarten at Grover School I served as grade mother for all of his classes, volunteered in the classrooms and became involved in the

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Shelby officer dies from injuries after being shot

Janice Carpenter Queen is pictured at her desk in the computer/reading lab at Grover Elementary School. She holds her glass apple, one of the awards she won after being selected Cleveland County School's Assistant Teacher of the Year.

Photo by LIB STEWART PTO, serving as PTO president for two years and chairman of the cookbook fund raising committee,'' she said.

Queen spend two or three days a week volunteering and teachers thought her the ideal See EDUCATOR AWARD, Page 7A

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City flags were lowered in Kings Mountain Tuesday by direction of Mayor Scott Neisler, and police, firemen, and numerous other citizens stood in tribute at the Highway 216 bridge bypass at 12 noon as the body of a fallen police officer from Shelby passed.

In today's Herald a full page of photographs by Gary Smart at Monday night's vigil in uptown Shelby pays tribute and in memorial to Officer Tim Brackeen.

Shelby Police Officer Tim Brackeen, 38, died Monday from his injuries after he was shot while serving a warrant in Shelby early Saturday morning on a Grover man, 23-year-old Irving Lucien Fenner Jr.

“It is with a heavy heart that I send this release,'' Shelby Police Chief Jeff Ledford wrote in a statement. “Today at 11:42 a.m. Officer Tim Brackeen passed way at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte due to the injuries he received from the shooting on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016.

At this time the Department asks for everyone to keep Officer Brackeen's family and the entire department in their thoughts a n d prayers.''

Irving Fenner Jr., whose address is listed as BlacksFENNER burg Road in Grover, is charged with

attempted murder, the charge was updated to first degree murder at the death of Officer Brackeen. Fenner is on the run and previously was wanted for armed robbery and kidnapping.

Officer Brackeen, a 12year veteran of the Shelby police department, was a K-9 handler. He was also a former Shelby Officer of the Year.

Mayor Scott Neisler issued the following statement: “ We always say that the shooting of a police officer in the line of duty doesn't happen in our communities but the death of Officer Brackeen in Shelby is hard physical evidence that something like this can and does happen in our county. Our sympathies go out to the Brackeen family See SUSPECT, Page 8B

Shelby Police Chief Jeff Ledford, with hand to his eyes, sheds tears as he and others bow their heads for prayer at Monday night’s vigil in Shelby for a fallen officer.

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■ POLICE

■ OBITUARIES Kelli Kay Weeks

Travis Ray Hawkins

Mason and Past Master KINGS MOUNTAIN Travis Ray Hawkins, 77, resident of Kings Mountain, died September 3, 2016 at Wendover Hospice.

Born in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late A. R. Hawkins, Sr. and Chelsie Ledford Hawkins. He was also preceded in death by brother A.R. “Junior” Hawkins.

He was retired from Kings Mountain District Schools and a former employee of Eastern Airlines. He was a member of East Gold Street Wesleyan Church and attended First Baptist Church for the last five years. He was a member of Fairview Masonic Lodge #339 since 1968 and past Master of Fairview.

He was in the US Army Reserve. He was also known as the “Sockman.”

Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Barbara Cable Hawkins, of the home; son, Christopher T. Hawkins and wife, Britt, Shelby, NC; daughter, Ann Hawkins Smith and husband, Marvin, Blacksburg, SC; two grandchildren Mackenzie and Montanna Smith; his brother, Billy Hawkins and wife Shirley of Kings Mountain; and sister, Genell Early of Shelby.

The funeral service was conducted Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016 at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Kings Mountain with Dr. John Sloan and Rev. Eddie Gray officiating the service.

The family received friends Monday, Sept. 5, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home.

Interment was in Kings Mountain’s Mountain Rest Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Cleveland County Schools Educational Foundation, A. Mickey Church Scholarship, 400 W. Marion St., Shelby, NC 28150.

A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals. com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Kings Mountain, NC was in charge of arrangements.

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loved family, sports KINGS MOUNTAIN - Carolyn Pratt Falls, 77, a resident of Kings Mountain, NC, went home to be with the Lord on September 11, 2016.

She was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late Marion C. Falls and Ruth Long Falls. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Marion C. Falls, Jr. and Harold Louis Falls and sisters, Evelyn Ruth Ware and Colleen Crawford.

Pratt was a member of Kings Mountain Baptist Church and retired from Bell South. She also was a former employee of Kings Mountain Hospital. She loved sports and loved her family dearly.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Hospice of Cleveland County, the staff of White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain, Second Baptist Church, and Dr. Christian Anderson.

Surviving are her sisters, Norma Bridges of Kings Mountain and Lucille Bridges of Lexington; brother, Clyde Falls, Baltimore, MD, coworker and friend Marilyn Tapley, and nieces and nephews.

The memorial service will be conducted Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016 at 12 noon at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home. Rev. Dennis M. Pruitt will officiate the service.

The family will receive friends prior to the funeral service from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Harris Funeral Home and other times at the home, 824 Cleveland Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC. Interment will be in Kings Mountain’s Mountain Rest Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Testa Family Hospice House, c/o Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 or Billy Graham Evangelical Association, 4350 Westwood Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217.

A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals. com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.

KINGS MOUNTAIN –Kelli Kay Weeks, 49, of 314 Somerset Street, died September 8, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

The funeral service was conducted Monday, Sept.

12, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Elizabeth Baptist Church in Shelby.

The family received friends from 1-2 p.m. in the church sanctuary prior to the service.

Interment was in Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery.

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

Ricky Dale Leach

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KINGS MOUNTAIN Ricky Dale Leach, 52, resident of Kings Mountain, NC, went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2016 at his home.

He was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late Vernice Herbert Leach. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter and Margaret Whitaker.

Ricky was a 1983 graduate of Kings Mountain High School and a former employee of Eaton Corporation and Clevemont Mill, Kings Mountain. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Kings Mountain, and an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Football fan.

He is survived by his mother, Shirley Whitaker Blanton of Kings Mountain; his brothers, Tim Leach and wife, Lisa, Forest City, and Tommy Leach of Kings Mountain; sisters, Ann Sanders and husband, David, and Audrey Leach, all of Kings Mountain.

The graveside service was held Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Kings Mountain’s Mountain Rest Cemetery.

The family spoke to friends immediately following the service in the cemetery.

Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1300 Baxter St., #150, Charlotte, NC 28204.

A guest register is available at www.Harris Funerals. com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.

ARRESTS SEPT. 6: Kynotta Latroy Smith, 39, 704 Harmon Road, assault, $2500 unsecured bond.

SEPT. 6: Shequita Monique Harrison, 31, 213 Morris St., second degree trespass, resisting public officer, $1000 unsecured bond.

SEPT. 7: Daniel Lee Hope, 27, 102 Glenn Court, DWI, speeding, $2,000 secured bond.

SEPT. 10: Ashlie Nicole Deal, 26, 405 Baker St., flee to elude arrest, $5000 secured bond.

SEPT. 10: Brittany Joann Jones, 26, 206 Morris St., larceny, criminal summons.

SEPT. 10: Marie Vernon Poarch, 62, 214 Fulton St., simple assault/ SEPT. 11: Richard Carl Phillips, 55, 406 Clinton

Dr., assault on female.

SEPT. 11: India Questia Guinn, 30, 308 S. Sims St., simple assault, fail to yield lights, revoked registration, no bond.

CITATIONS SEPT. 9: A 17-year-old female was cited for assault.

SEPT. 9: A 16-year-old male was cited for striking another student and making disturbance at the high school.

SEPT. 9: A 17-year-old male was cited for striking another student and making a disturbance at the high school.

SEPT. 11: James Lundy Spears, 49, Newton, NC, seat belt violation.

SEPT. 12: India Quetissa Guinn, 29, Gastonia, no vehicle insurance, failure to heed warning signal by po-

Grab a trash bag, some gloves, and join your neighbors in “Litter Sweep” in Kings Mountain.

Mayor Scott Neisler reminds that you can stick to your own street and make your residential or business area litter free in a promotion that is underway state-wide.

The state-wide Fall Litter Sweep continues through Oct. 1 and the roadside cleanup encourages local governments and communities, civic and professional groups, businesses, churches, schools, families and individual citizens to participate in the Department of Transportation cleanup by sponsoring and organizing local roadside cleanup campaigns.

Lynda Jo Clemmer GROVER - Lynda Jo Johnson Clemmer, 74, resident of Grover, NC passed away September 13, 2016 at Testa Family Hospice House, Kings Mountain.

She was the wife of Ed Clemmer II of Grover for 49 years.

She was owner/operator of Lynn's Christian Day Care in Grover.

Visitation is Thursday evening, Sept. 15, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home.

A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.

Members of St. Matthew's and Resurrection Lutheran Churches take cookies to an EMT working at Industrial Park and to local police and fire departments and first responders on Sept. 11.

Two Lutheran congregations do God's work with hands this day of service together the last several years.

This year St. Matthew's Lutheran and Resurrection Lutheran churches together dedicated Sunday, Sept. 11 to a day of service which included taking homemade cookies to the first responders with a prayer and spending time at Heritage Oaks

nursing home in Gastonia.

The members took cookies along with a prayer to the Kings Mountain Fire and Police Departments, Kings Mountain Rescue and Cleveland County Other members visited and took meals to the home bound.

Bishop of the ELCA Elizabeth Eaton stated "The world

INCIDENTS SEPT. 2: AT&T, Charlotte, reported theft of an aluminum ladder valued at $200 from 903 Rhodes Avenue.

SEPT. 4: Battleground Petroleum, 726 York Road, reported that a customer passed a $20 counterfeit bill.

SEPT. 4: A resident of W. Mountain Street reported theft of an automobile tag.

SEPT. 6: A resident of Landing Street reported theft of a John boat valued at $300 and a chainsaw valued at $150.

SEPT. 9: A resident of First Street reported theft of a 12 gauge pump action shotgun.s

Grab a trash $10,000 reward offered bag and leading to Fenner arrest Governor Pat McCrory a subject who was wanted remove litter announced today that the on outstanding warrants.

State is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the shooting of Shelby Police Officer Tim Brackeen. Officer Brackeen is a 12-year veteran of the department and former officer of the year.

On September 10, 2016, Officer Brackeen was shot in the line of duty in the area of Parkview Street in Shelby while searching for

can be a dangerous place. But there are some who, when disaster strikes , run toward the danger. These are the first responders, firefighters, police and EMTs, who live our their baptismal vocation in service to their communities in times of intense need. They do" God's work with their hand.''

Investigators have identified the suspected gunman as 23-year-old Irving Lucien Fenner Jr., of Grover.

Officer Brackee is currently hospitalized and his condition at this time is stable but critical.

Anyone with information about this case has been asked to contact the Shelby Police Department at (704) 484-6845 or the State Bureau of Investigation at (919) 662-4500.

■ BRIEFS Homecoming at Harvest Baptist Harvest Baptist Church, 144 Ware Road, will hold Homecoming Sunday, Sept.

18, at 10 a.m. featuring The Griggs in a musical program. A covered dish meal will be served after the service. Pastor Gary Teague II invites the public.

Bloodmobile here Friday The Red Cross bloodmobile will be at the Patrick Senior Center Friday, Sept.

16, to process donors from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Call Karen Grigg to schedule an appointment at 704-734-0447.

Dixon reunion Sept. 25

Each year the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America celebrates what is called "God's work, Our hands Sunday". A Sunday is set aside for service projects in the community.

This year the day of service was on Sept. 11. The two ELCA Lutheran Churches in Kings Mountain have done

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Penley's Chapel to hold revival Revival services will be held Sept. 17-21 at Penley's Chapel with Rev. Eddie Gray as visiting evangelist.

The special services will begin with a meal on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 5 p.m. Sunday services on Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Sept.

19-21 will feature services at 7 p.m. each evening.

Special music will be presented at each service by the Chapel choir and soloist and Penley's vocalist.

Everyone welcome.

Lost Playwrights to meet Sunday

The Robert Barnette and Arabella Dixon family reunion will be held Sunday, September 25 at 1 p.m. at Bethlehem Christian Activities Center. All descendants are invited to take a covered dish for the luncheon and any family pictures to share with relatives.

Lost Playwrights will meet Saturday, September 17 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Kapplan Auditorium of Henderson County Library, 301 North Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC. Anyone with an interest in any aspect of theatre or creative writing is invited.

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Pictured are members of the Bethlehem Fire Department, officers and members of the board of directors, outside the handsome, new Bethlehem Fire Department in the Bethlehem Community.

Photo by ELAINE DIXON

Bethlehem firemen KM Historical Museum Fundraiser scenes dedicate new facility Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Department dedicated its brand new facility Sunday afternoon and gave a large crowd of visitors a tour of the handsome building estimated to cost $1.9 million.

Fire Chief John McDaniel welcomed the group saying that “this new fire department is all we ever hoped for,'' noting that groundbreaking was held a year ago almost to the date.

He credited firemen, builders, the vision of members who worked at the old building just down the road from the new facility, also recognizing the two living members of the original board of directors: Sydney Dixon and Jerry Morris.

McDaniel also recognized guests including county commissioners: Susan Allen, chairman Jason Falls and Johnny Hutchins; Perry Davis, the county's

emergency management director, and the six-man building committee Harold Farris, Randy Lail, Clyde Hullender, Lee Echols, Tim Fletcher and Jeff Cloninger.

McDaniel also recognized the building contractor, B. R. Reynolds Construction of Star, NC. Chaplain Bob Hullender offered prayer for famlies of those men and women who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001 and for Shelby Police Officer Tim Brackeen who was critically wounded while trying to apprehend a suspect in Shelby Saturday morning. Members prayed silently before the invocation by Hullender.

A ribbon-cutting was held on the grounds and afterwards tours were taken of the spacious building and firemen headquarters and refreshments were served in the large training room.

Crowds enjoyed the meal, auctions, and celebrated for prize winners at the 13th annual fundraiser of the Kings Mountain Historical Museum Saturday night at Patrick Senior Center.

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Ellis Noell, at microphone, was master of ceremonies for Saturday night's King Mountain Historical Museum fundraiser at the Patrick Center in Kings Mountain.

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Pieces of Kings Mountain History Lincoln County Men at the Battle of Kings Mountain Many l o c a l Revolutionary War “history buffs” are exCOZART cited for w h a t the next few weeks will bring in the way of events related to the Battle of Kings Mountain. Most of us are very familiar with the Overmountain Men and their legendary march from Sycamore Shoals to Kings Mountain; a distance of some 330 miles across 4 states, with militia from 5 states participating.

Did you know that not all local militia who fought at Kings Mountain marched over the mountains? It’s true. But that doesn’t mean that the locals played a lesser role in the battle. Oh no, far from it. As time passes from these Revolutionary War events, we often forget the risk, wrangling, and intrigue events of those times brought to Whigs who rebelled against King George.

On Saturday, September 17th at 10 am, the Mauney Memorial Library, in conjunction with the Col. Frederick Hambright DAR Chapter, will present a free program in the Community Room on “The Lincoln County Militia at the Battle of Kings Mountain.”

Many descendants of the Lincoln County Militia now live in the Cleveland, Gaston, and Mecklenburg counties of North Carolina.

Presenting will be William L. (Bill) Anderson

Kathryn H. Hamrick of Boiling Springs, right, presents a $10,000 grant from the North Carolina Baptist Hospital Foundation to Hospice Cleveland County to Hospice Chief Executive Officer Myra McGinnis. Hamrick, Foundation trustee, made the grant nomination.

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III, Historian of the Mecklenburg SAR Chapter and Randell Jones, author, historian, and storyteller of early North Carolina history. Both are collaborating to share new, recently developed history of the Lincoln County Militia and the prominent role they played in America’s fight for independence.

The Lincoln County Militia played an important role before, during, and after the Battle of Kings Mountain. After Ramsour’s Mill on 20 June 1780, they prevented a second Loyalist uprising in Lincoln County. They led the Overmountain Men on their 18-hour hard ride from Cowpens in pursuit of Major Patrick Ferguson. During the ensuing battle, they fought bravely and suffered casualties there higher than any other military unit. Fortunately, almost all their names are known.

Anderson and Jones will be sharing new information revealed through a recent collaborative investigative effort (including local historian John Robertson of Shelby, NC) to expand the understanding of the role of

the Lincoln County Militia in bringing about the battle which turned the tide of the American Revolution. The bravery of these militiamen was honored two centuries ago with the placing of a marker still standing, one whose impressive story will also be shared.

“Lots of students are working on their Battle of Kings Mountain Projects and this would be an excellent resource for their projects, since this material adds a fresh perspective to the story,” said Loretta Cozart, Regent of the Col. Frederick Hambright Chapter, NSDAR. This event is free and open to the public. For those interested in local genealogy or membership in the the Daughters of the American Revolution or Sons of the American Revolution, information will be available after the presentation. For more event information, please contact: Loretta Cozart: lhcozart@cccom.com Sharon Stack; sstack@ mauneylibrary.org

Celebrate the Foundation of America with members of DAR Chapter There are two documents of paramount importance to American history: the Declaration of Independence, which forged our national identity, and the United States Constitution, which set forth the framework for the federal government that is still in use today. While Independence Day is a beloved national holiday, fewer people know about Constitution Week, an annual commemoration of the living document that upholds and protects the freedoms central to our American way of life.

This year, the annual celebration begins September 17, 2016 by the Col. Frederick Hambright Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, in Kings Mountain of which Loretta Cozart is Regent.

The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) initiated the observance in 1955, when the organization petitioned the U.S. Congress to dedicate September 17–23 of each year to the commemoration of Constitution Week.

Congress adopted the resolution, and on August 2,

1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed it into Public Law #915. The celebration’s goals are threefold: to encourage the study of the historical events that led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787; to inform people that the Constitution is the basis of America’s great heritage and the foundation of our way of life; and to emphasize U.S. citizens’ responsibility to protect, defend and preserve the Constitution.

DAR has been the foremost advocate for the awareness, promotion and celebration of Constitution Week. This annual observance provides innumerable opportunities for educational initiatives and community outreach, two mission areas of crucial importance to the National Society’s work. By fostering knowledge of and appreciation for the Constitution and the inalienable rights it affords to all Americans, DAR helps to keep alive the memory of the men and women who secured our nation’s independence, whose bravery and sacrifice made possi-

ble the liberties we enjoy today.

“The framers created a Constitution that translated into law the ideals upon which our nation was built,” said DAR President General Ann Dillon.

“Their vision was so forward thinking that their words still guide us today.

No American history education can be complete without a thorough understanding of the impact the Constitution has had on the lives of American citizens past and present.”

One of the largest patriotic women’s organizations in the world, DAR has more than 185,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters across the country and even in numerous foreign countries. DAR strives to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism via commemorative events, scholarships and educational initiatives, citizenship programs, service to veterans, meaningful community service, and more. For additional information about DAR and its programs, visit www.dar. org.

Hospice receives $10,000 grant The North Carolina Baptist Hospital Foundation recently approved a grant of $10,000 for Hospice Cleveland County.

Kathryn H. Hamrick of Boiling Springs nominated Cleveland County's Hospice as a recipient of the grant. Hamrick has served for nearly 20 years as a trustee of North Carolina Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem.

My mother, the late Marie s. Hocutt of Shelby, received compassionate care in May 2016 as a patient at Wendover Hospice,'' Hamrick said. “When I had

the opportunity to recommend a local healthcare recipient for this grant, I nominated Hospice in recognition of the excellent care provided to my mother and to so many others.”

John D. McConnell, MD, Chief Executive Officer of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, commented: “The North Carolina Baptist Hospital Foundation supports community-based programs and services that seek to serve the broader health care needs of the population served by North Carolina Baptist Hospital, a compo-

nent of Wake Forest Baptist Health. The Foundation is very pleased to extend its long tradition of ''healing ministries'' to Shelby and Cleveland County through partnership with Hospice Cleveland County.”

Hospice Cleveland County serves patients in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties. While most Hospice patients are served in their homes, Wendover Hospice House in Shelby and Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain provide 24 patient rooms for patients unable to stay at home.

KMLT show Hitchcock thriller Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc. will present “The 39 Steps" on September 30, October 1, 7, and 8 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee on Sunday, October 2 at 3 p.m.

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■ MEDITATION O V E R WHELMED? It can be good and bad. When I was a freshman in high school, I joined the wrestling team and had only been ROB QUILLAN on the mat a few Pastor times when the Oak Grove Baptist team went to a tournament and I was assigned my very first match.

Who did I draw? A senior, and the previous year’s state champion in our weight class. All I remember was the whistle to start, and the slap on the mat as he pinned me in 8 seconds. 8 SECONDS!!! What was I a rodeo animal? He completely overwhelmed me with strength, ability, and technique. I didn’t stand a chance. That was bad.

Moving day into college, 1989. I was on a team helping move freshman

into their dorms and welcome them.

It was late in the day, I was hot and tired, and I was at my last post when I saw the most beautiful girl I had ever seen, standing in the street behind a truck waiting her turn to be moved in.

Big 80’s brown hair, HUGE brown doe eyes, full lips, great smile ... you get the picture. I bribed, begged, and even threatened a couple guys in front of me so that I would get the spot to help her carry stuff in and meet her.

Fast forward, Sept. 1992, I see an angel walking down a church isle ... my bride. As we said our vows, I sobbed, I couldn’t believe she was mine. Fast forward, today, 7:30 am, I see that girl, my bride, mother of my babies, sitting on the edge of the tub as she blows her hair dry, and I still think she is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. Again, I am overwhelmed. I didn’t stand a chance.

That was good.

Aug. 1, 1996, July 10, 2001, Nov.

22, 2006, I see God’s gift of life coming into the world. Something that God had blessed was being born ... given to us as a gift, as a blessing, as a responsibility. These children belong to God, but He has allowed us the honor and privilege of having them for a while and raising them to honor and love Him. I am overwhelmed at the beauty, the importance, and the weight of that responsibility. I didn’t stand a chance. It was both good and bad because I love them so much, but don’t want to mess up my God given assignment.

God has overwhelmed me so many times, from these stories, to moving across the country to pastor in a place I had never heard of, to knowing every day that I am unworthy, unqualified, and ill equipped, yet He gives me the grace, mercy, and tools I need every day to do what needs to be done. And the rest can wait till tomorrow, because we are not to worry about that.

We are to do what we can do, and not become overwhelmed with the world.

Sadly, too many get overwhelmed with the world and not with the word.

When the struggles of this life cause you to forget your focus and joy on the next one, you are overwhelmed with the bad and not the good. So, determine to change that! Be in His word, give Him time in prayer. Spend as much time talking to your God as you do on your phone, Facebook, twitter, snapchat, etc. He is worthy, and He is the only one who can change the bad overwhelming to a great overwhelming. Be filled with Him, see the blessings He has given you, and how you can use them to glorify Him. And in doing so, you will find yourself even more overwhelmed with Him again.

IT’S AWESOME!!!

With love from Oak Grove Baptist Church, Pastor Rob

Eastside to mark 65th anniversary On Sunday, September 25, 2016 (11:00 a.m.), Eastside Baptist Church in Kings Mountain will celebrate its 65th Anniversary which will also be their annual Homecoming Sunday. Rev. George Quick, who is a counselor and broadcaster with the Bible Broadcasting Network in Charlotte will be the guest speaker.

Rev. Ron Caulder, Eastside’s pastor, extends an invitation to all former members and friends to join in this anniversary celebration.

After the service, everyone is invited to remain for a covered-dish dinner. “Come and be our guest,'' says Caulder.

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

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

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

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Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011

Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310

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

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

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

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

Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com

Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road

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

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

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

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

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

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Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888

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

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■ LIFESTYLES

Local author Warren Bingham guest lecturer at Mt. Vernon Since the launch of his new book George Washington’s 1791 Southern Tour at the King Mountain Historical Museum in April, Warren Bingham gave a special presentation to a standing room only crowd at Mount Vernon on August 30. Bingham was invited as a Guest Lecturer for an authors’ series sponsored

by Ford Motor Company which has supported Mount Vernon for more than 90 years. His talk was taped

by CSPAN public affairs cable channel for airing in October.

Bingham and his wife, Laura Carpenter, a Kings Mountain native, had special access to Mount Vernon and the new Fred Smith Library for the Study of George Washington. The

WARREN BINGHAM Library is for scholars and students studying America’s first president, colonial America, the Revolution and founding eras. The Binghams stayed a few days in the guest house on grounds of the Library across from Mount Vernon, the family home and 500-acre estate of President Washington just

south of Washington, DC, on the banks of the Potomac River.

Bingham’s milestone at Mount Vernon follows his giving over 50 talks, radio interviews and appearances at book signings in Virginia, the Carolinas and Georgia this year. He will appear on UNC-TV’s North Carolina’s Bookwatch September 18 and 22, and be lecturing at several dozen venues this fall, including at the Battle of King’s Mountain Chapter Sons of the American Revolution on November 8.

George Washington’s 1791 Southern Tour is published by The History Press of Charleston, SC. The book can be purchased at the KM Historical Museum, at bookstores and online in print and E-books.

Free Concert October 8th featuring Darin and Brooke Aldridge TEAL RIBBONS - September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and the city has put up teal ribbons downtown to honor women fighting the disease, one of the most deadly cancers affecting women and also to bring awareness to the public. Find out more about the symptoms of cancer by clicking on the website www.ovarian.org Photo by SCOTT NEISLER

(Ed. note: The recipes in today’s cooking columns come from a cookbook “100 Years in the Kitchen,’’ published by women of First Presbyterian Church.)

LAYERED LETTUCE SALAD Martha Houser 1st layer: Combine 1 head of lettuce, shredded; 1 onion, 1 cucumber 2nd layer: 18 slices cooked bacon pieces 3rd layer: 1 small can green peas 4th layer: ¾ cup mayonnaise 5th layer: eight slices of grated Swiss cheese O.k. to let stand all day or all night in refrigerator.

EASY MEAT LOAF FOR FOUR Sylvia Neisler l lb. Ground beef ¼ cup milk 1 egg 1 onion (or 1 tbs.

Onion flakes) ½ cup quick cook oatmeal ½ cup ketchup ½ t. salt ½ t. pepper ½ t. chili powder 2 slices bacon Mix all ingredients, except bacon. Pat into shape and place in loaf pan. Place bacon strips on top. Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove

from oven. Pour off excess drippings. Top with ½ cup ketchup. Return to warm oven for 15 minutes.

CHICKEN CASSEROLE Arlene Barrett 4 chicken breasts, stewed, save broth Cut in bite sized pieces and place in 8x12x2 baking dish.

Mix together: 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can cream of mushroom soup ¼ cup milk Pour over chicken and add approximately 2 tablespoons margarine. Mix 2 cups chicken broth with 1 pkg. Stuffing mix. Spoon over chicken mixture. Brown in oven 400-425 degrees for 30 minutes.

STROGANOFF CASSEROLE Debbie Patterson 1 pkg. Crescent rolls brought to room temperature and spread into a 9x13 pan BROWN l lb ground beef 1 med. Onion Paprika, salt, and pepper to taste Remove from heat and add: 1 can mushrooms 1 cup sour cream Blend together, spread over crescent rolls. Top with 6 slices of American cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.

GRITS SOUFFLE Sylvia Neisler 1 cup uncooked grits 3 eggs

1 tbs. Margarine 1 cup grated sharp cheese Cook grits in 4 cups salted water. Cool. Add beaten egg, cheese and margarine. Pour in buttered casserole. Reserve some cheese for top and sprinkle with paprika.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

SCALLOPED TOMATOES Dottie Southwell 1 32 oz. can tomatoes ¾ cup sugar 1 stack Ritz crackers 1 tbs. Vinegar Mix and add pepper.

Pour in casserole and dot with butter. Cook 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

FRESH COCONUT CAKE Debbie Patterson 1 8 oz. Pkg. Frozen fresh coconut 1 small carton sour cream 1 cup sugar Mix together and chill over night.

Bake a Duncan Hines white cake mix according to package directions.

Split layers or bake in 3 layers. Cool overnight.

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have carved out one of the fastest rising careers on the acoustic music scene today.” ~Billboard Magazine Food and beverages will be available during the event. Candle light tours through the Kings Mountain National Military Park battlefield will be available afterward. To reserve a tour, contact the Kings Mountain National Military Park at (864) 936-7921.

Formal seating for 300 is available in the amphitheater, with lawn space available for 200 or more.

Guests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets and enjoy the music with family and friends.

This concert is sponsored by The Battle of Kings Mountain Brigade of Friends, a non-profit group offering concerts and other special events supporting the National Park Service in their effort to reach out to a new generation of Americans and encourage them to visit the park. If you are interested in joining the Brigade of Friends, call Loretta Cozart @ 704-241-2218.

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PISTACHIO SALAD Ann Davis 1 large can unsweetened crushed pineapple 1 box jello Instant Pistachio Pudding dissolved in pineapple 1 cup miniature marshmallows 1 cup pecans 1 9 oz. Cool whip If too sweet add 1 ½ t. lemon juice Mix all together and refrigerate.

Darin and Brooke Aldridge will play a free concert on Saturday, Oct 8th at 4 pm in the Kings Mountain National Military Park amphitheater.

Cherryville duo Darin & Brooke Aldridge reprised the iconic Johnny Cash / Rosanne Cash hit “Tennessee Flat Top Box” on their critically acclaimed “Snapshots” album. Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine proclaimed it the #1 Bluegrass Song in the nation for December 2015. The duo has placed at the top of the charts on Americana/Roots, SiriusXM, Bluegrass and Gospel charts and have received multiple nominations from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPGBMA) and Inspirational Country Music (ICM).

Darin and Brooke were among the artists honored to appear at the grand opening of the Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby, NC. The cultural center is dedicated to the legend that inspired generations of musicians and artists.

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Circle your calendar Democrats CHCC to Introduce County’s for October events launch First Residential Independent campaign Living Program

Circle your calendar for upcoming events in Kings Mountain in October.

The 236th anniversary of the Revolutionary War Battle of Kings Mountain will be celebrated Oct. 7 at the Kings Mountain National Military Park.

Kings Mountain's traditional Gateway Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 8 in Kings Mountain with music, muskets and merriment from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Events at the Art Center, Gateway Trail, Patriots Park, Historical Museum and Joy Performance Center are planned and the festival at Patriots Park is free with crafts, music and

food.

Also on Oct. 8 “Farms, Food and Footlights” will take place in the Garden of the Joy Performance Center at 5 p.m. The fundraiser will support local farmers and the Farmers Market. Tickets are available at Kings Mountain City Hall and the Cleveland County Extension Center in Shelby. The $75 ticket includes a reception, dinner using locally sourced foods and prepared by 238 Cherokee Grill, and a ticket to the play “39 Steps” by the Kings Mountain Little Theatre at the Joy Theatre.

Community Foundation awards $12,400 grants The Cleveland County Community Foundation recently awarded grants totaling $12,400 to 13 local nonprofit organizations: • $2,000 to Children's Homes of Cleveland County to provide food to children in group homes • $2,000 to Cleveland County Rescue Mission, Inter-Faith Alliance Corporation for their Education and Employability Center • $2,000 to Council on Aging of Cleveland County, Neal Senior Center for the Meals on Wheels program • $1,500 to Habitat For Humanity of Cleveland County to provide affordable housing for families • $1,000 to Junior Charity League of Shelby for a clothing room for children • $500 to Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry to provide energy assistance to families • $200 to Kings Mountain Rotary Foundation to provide lunches to children on the weekends • $1,000 to Mental Health America of the South Mountains to help at-risk individuals access benefits • $200 to Ronald Mc-

Donald House of Charlotte to provide lodging for Cleveland County families • $500 to Shoal Creek Baptist Church for food pantry supplies • $500 to The Master's House for food and other necessities for residents • $500 to Walls Memorial Baptist Church, Health Ministry for food pantry supplies • $500 to Washington Outreach Ministry for food pantry supplies About the Cleveland County Community Foundation: Established in 1985, the Cleveland County Community Foundation addresses a broad range of local needs through its grantmaking program, awarding grants annually to local area nonprofits. The Foundation helps nonprofits secure their futures through endowments and the establishment of charitable giving programs. The Foundation is also committed to helping individuals and families reach their philanthropic goals. It is an affiliate of Foundation For The Carolinas. Visit www. clevelandcounty-cf.org to learn more.

at breakfast Saturday Entertainment, a free breakfast, and politics are scheduled for the Cleveland county Democratic Party Campaign Launch and Training on Saturday, Sept.

17, 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Cleveland County Ag Building Auditorium, Hwy 180 N, beside Food Lion and across from Cleveland Community College. After a free breakfast of sausage biscuits, juice, coffee, sweet breads, and muffins, meet and talk with political candidates.

The general session includes a comic political skit, general information, and a Democratic candidates’ forum.

The event concludes with small group sessions about the Cleveland County Fair Booth, Registration, Canvassing, GOTV, and work at the polls. Clinton Campaign Directors will be guests.

All registered Democrats are invited and encouraged to attend. Please RSVP by Sept.

13, to 704-406-9310 or email ccdemchair2@gmail.com for the party to plan the food order. If you can’t come to the event or have questions, call or email above for details about the event and next regular meeting.

When a child turns eighteen, he or she does not magically become an independent adult. Increasingly, young people struggle to achieve self-sufficiency as they transition to young adulthood; youth that age out of the foster care system, with no safety net, find this transition even more challenging.

Statistics show that within four years of leaving foster care, 25% of young adults are homeless, 71% are parents, 25% experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and 33% of males and 75% of females will require public assistance to provide basic needs*. Tragically, out of desperation, many return to the unhealthy, unsafe environment where they lived before entering foster care.

The Children’s Homes of Cleveland County (CHCC) is planning to make the transition for youth leaving foster care a smooth, trouble-free step into adulthood where being a successful and productive citizen is a reasonably obtainable goal.

How will CHCC accomplish this? The agency plans to introduce Cleveland County’s first completely independent residential living program for at-risk young people transitioning into adulthood.

According to CHCC

Auxiliary meets Thursday Program American Legion Auxiliary Unit 155 will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. for a salad supper at the home of DeAnn Burton. Members

are asked to take a salad and beverage of their choice, Unit President Pat Lemmon said.

Flags at Indoor yard sale half staff Saturday Kings Mountain Woman's Club will hold an indoor yard sale Saturday, Sept. 17 from 7:30 a.m. until 12 noon. Proceeds benefit scholarship funds.

This award is given to a high school senior attending a four-year university.

Interviews are conducted to determine the winner of the $1,000 prize.

State flags, along with city flags, are to be lowered to half staff through Sunset on Monday, Sept.

16, in honor of Shelby Police Officer Tim Brackeen.

Governor Pat McCrory has ordered the lowering of the state flags for Cleveland County only and Mayor Scott Neisler has ordered the lowering of the city of Kings Mountain flags.

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Executive Director Margie Christopher, “Living independently and relying only on oneself is a big responsibility and young people coming from the foster care system already have so many challenges. A transitional living program gives them a stepping stone toward building a more successful future.”

In the past three years, 22 young adults in Cleveland County have aged out of foster care. Currently, there are approximately 180 children in foster care in Cleveland County; 11 are 18 or older. The need is evident.

“The independent living program will focus on the following five areas: housing and self-sufficient living; education beyond high school; workforce preparedness; physical and mental health stability; and, personal and community engagement to create meaningful relationships,” says Kathy Wilson, former president of the CHCC Board.

This program builds upon and expands services already offered by CHCC at the James Home and will provide opportunities for older youth to participate in cooking classes, to practice interview techniques, to learn personal finance skills, and to learn to build

need to mark one by one.

The option of straight ticket voting is no longer offered.

Local officials remind that all county ballots vary according to where you live, so be sure to obtain a copy of the one you'll be given when you vote. For example, your ballot will show candidates for NC House District 110 or District 111 but not both, and residents of the Towns of Waco and Casar will have beer and wine sales referendum questions.

All county ballots include a yes/no referendum question on increasing the county's sales tax one-quarter percent ( 0.25%).

Putting the sales tax referendum on the Nov. 8 ballot was approved by the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners at its June 21, 2016 meeting.

If you're interested in seeing just your ballot, use the N. C. Board of Elections website voter look-up resource; Go to www.ncsbe.gov. Click on Voter Tools, and from the drop-down menu choose Voter Lookup. Once there,

fill in your name and click Search. Then click your name from those displayed.

You'll see your voter registration record and, near the bottom, Sample Ballots. Click on 11/8/general.

While you're on this page, it's a good idea to check all your information to make sure your registration is in order.

If you are interested in seeing the ballots for all county precincts, go to the local elections board website at www.clevelandcounty.com/ccboe/.

Click Current Elections on the left of the page, then Polling Place and Sample Ballots. A list of the 21 precincts is displayed, and clicking on the name displays their ballots and information on the polling place.

If you prefer a mail-in absentee ballot, the form can be filled out on line, printed and submitted to the Cleveland County Board of Elections, 215 Patton Place, Shelby, NC 28150, in person, by mail, email,or fax.

Absentee voting got underway Sept. 9.

relationships.

In order to provide this unique, one-of-a-kind program in Cleveland County, CHCC will build a free standing, 7,530 square-foot building next to its James Home site in Shelby. The facility will contain two independent living apartments, four offices for outpatient mental health services, expanded dedicated space for visitation services, waiting rooms, a training room, and space for CHCC administrative services.

Two apartments will each have a living room, a complete kitchen with dining area, a bedroom, a bathroom, and laundry facilities.

Separate entrances, with no internal access to the rest of the building, are provided to ensure the safety and the privacy of the resident. The apartment will be furnished; but, each resident will have the opportunity to use their own resources to decorate and make the apartment their home. Each participant will have responsibilities and supervision, at the level they require, to ensure their success in the program. The cost of the facility and programming is $1.9 million.

Construction is expected to begin sometime in 2017.

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Senior Day at the Fair

Diane Trainor from the Senior Medicare Patrol with the N. C. Department of Insurance will be at the Patrick Senior Center on Sept. 28 from 10-11 a.m. to talk with seniors on how to recognize Medicare fraud and abuse and current scams targeting senior adults.

The Cleveland County Fair will be held Sept.29Oct. 9 at the Fairgrounds on US 74. Senior Day is Tuesday, Oct. 4 and those attending the Patrick Senior Center events can sign up at the gift shop, pay a $1 fee and ride to the fairgrounds.

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choice for a substitute. Janice completed a teacher effectiveness training class at Cleveland Community College and began substitute teaching quite often.

A parent volunteer, she was already trained in the C. O. R. E. program that was being implemented, so she served students one on one in this program and in small groups utilizing other reading programs.

She was a natural hire for a full time position in the school system.

When she is not scheduled for computer lab classes, Janice assists in the three fourth grade classes daily. She tutors students primarily in math and reading, grades papers, run copies, laminates and often fills in on breakfast duty if a staff member is absent.

Janice has been affectionately dubbed the “queen of the copier” since she can be found there frequently.

Additionally she served on the School Improvement Team for the past two years and for a number of years has been a member of the North Carolina Association of Teacher Assistants which works exclusively for the rights and benefit of teacher assistants.

She as Grover School 2016 Teacher Assistant of the Year and competed with five other teacher assistants for the district educator honor. “I am very humbled,'' she said.

“I have expressed to “my little darlings” many times “you haven't failed unless you stop trying. One of her favorite quotes is: “winners never quit and quitters never win.”

A proponent of character development, she applauds Cleveland County Schools

for implementing monthly character traits. “Education is so much more than just learning facts.'' she said, adding, “educators must provide a moral compass for our students and each day when I tutor fourth grade students in math, reading and science, I am always mindful that these students will one day be leaders in our government, and be employees or employers of companies and institutions which will impact our lives daily.”

But she said after working in the reading lab for 15 years she is convinced that a child's education is a joint effort of the parents, teaching staff and the students themselves.

Together everyone shares a common goal in the education of students.

Her ambition to learn instructional reading strategies at a C. O. R. E. reading workshop led to her employment in the Reading Lab. And during the last five years she has facilitated instruction in the computer lab and before that she completed a computer course at Cleveland Community college with the goal of becoming more effective in meeting the needs of our students. “Technology opens the door for educators to evaluate student learning in an alternative way,'' she said.

Janice is married to Keith Queen, co-owner of American Tactical and Pawn Music and Jewelry in Shelby and on June 5 they celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary. Their son, Adam, store manager of his father's business, is married to Samantha Brown Queen who is a registered nurse at Kings Mountain Hospital.

The Queen family live on Bethlehem Road in Grover.

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KM TRIBUTE TO SLAIN OFFICER – Kings Mountain police, firemen and a large group of other citizens stood on a bridge on Hwy. 216 as Shelby Officer Brackeen's body was escorted from the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner's Office to the Cecil Burton Funeral Home in Charlotte Tuesday afternoon. The Fire Department's big fire trucks with flags was impressive as the long line of motorcycles and vehicles escorted the slain officer's body home. City flags were lowered all over town by direction of the mayor.

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Rivalry time! BACK IN THE 60s AGAIN Burns at KM Friday night Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers face their toughest test yet Friday when they host county rival Burns in Cleveland County’s first rivalry game of the season.

These two teams have had some classic battles over the years, and there’s no reason to think this year will be an exception.

The Bulldogs come in 4-0 with four impressive wins over Q Foundation, Hunter Huss, Central Cabarrus and Chase.

The Mountaineers are 3-1, defeating East Gaston See KM/BURNS, Page 2B

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Mountaineer runners scorch South Point With the temperature in the 90s, most of the teams scheduled to run in Kings Mountain’s only home cross country meet didn’t show Thursday afternoon.

But, South Point did and the Red Raiders and Mountaineers had a good old-fashioned head-tohead, or should we say leg-to-leg battle with Kings Mountain dominating 17-42 in the boys race and 20-37 in the girls.

In a way, M o u n t a i n e e r Kings Mountain’s Malachi Wingate coach Rayvis was the winner of the boys’ run in last Key said the no- week’s cross country meet with South shows made the Point at KMHS. event more interesting. tain runners finished 1-2-3 “It was an event that saw with the Mountaineeers each team cheering on the leading from the starting other to conquer the course gun. and the heat,” Key said.

Malachi Wingate won “Sometimes after going to the boys event in 19:41, big invitations, one forgets more than a minute ahead how neat it is to see just two of teammate Dane Skeith at teams race each other.”

20:50. Zachary Falls had his It was obvious early personal best with a third that the Mountaineers place finish in 21:48. were going to scorch their On the girls side, Kings non-conference opponent. Mountain’s Nicola Bridges In each race, Kings MounSee KMHS XC, Page 5B

Kings Mountain’s Darian McClain (23) and his teammates ran over, around and through the East Rutherford defense in a 62-16 victory Friday night in Forest City.

Mountaineers score on 9 straight possessions to demolish East 62-16 After being dominated the previous week by Forestview in a 28-0 loss, Kings Mountain completely reversed its fortunes and pummeled East Rutherford 62-16 in their SMAC opener Friday night in Forest City.

Greg Lloyd’s Mountaineers scored on all nine of their possessions as they ran their overall record to 3-1.

The Mountaineers were superior in all three phases of the game.

KM played all of its players, and rolled up 500 yards of total offense with nine different players accumulating rushing yardage.

“We had such a lackluster game at Forestview, we just had to go back out last week and get to work,” said Lloyd. “We worked the players hard, and they responded.

“I can’t remember a time that we’ve scored on every

KM IN THE SIXTIES 1999 – KM 68, Bessemer City 0 1999 – KM 63, Burns 7 2001 – KM 62, RS Central 0 2014 – KM 62, Draughn 0 2016 – KM 62, East Rutherford 16 2015 – KM 61, East Gaston 42

See KM/ER, Page 2B

KM spikers drop first loss, but still unbeaten in SMAC There was some good news and bad news about Kings Mountain High volleyball last week.

The bad news is that the Lady Mountaineers suffered their first loss of the season.

The good news is that it was a non-conference game and the locals went into this week’s action still undefeated and in first place in the South Mountain Athletic Conference.

See VOLLEYBALL, Page 7B

Gretchen Boyles, Lindsea Kolometz and Ashton Withers, left to right, serve up a sweep for the Lady Mountaineers Wednesday at Chase. (Photos by Gary Smart)

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Post Game KMHS vs. E. RUTHERFORD SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 YARDSTICK First downs Yds. Rushing Passes Yds. Passing Fumbles lost Yds. Penalized

KM ER

KM 17 398 7-10 111 0 65

BY THE NUMBERS Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 27 14 7 14 6 3 0 7

ER 7 110 2-9 52 0 90 T 62 16

KM RUSHING Darian McClain 10-101, Ricaylen Mack 15-84, Kaylon Wade 4-50, Trevon Wilson 3-35, Darren Burns 5-30, Mike Toms 1-30, Roman Byers 4-24, John Harmon Melton 1-29, Shun Allison 3-15.

KM PASSING Darren Burns 7-9-111, Kaylon Wade 0-1.

KM RECEIVING Kavin Mosley 3-54, Shun Allison 3-53, Malik Phillips 1-4

HOW THEY DID IT FIRST QUARTER 10:07 – KM – Kavin Mosley 21-pass from Darren Burns (Micah Randall kick). 44-yd. drive, 4 plays after Mosley returned opening kickoff 37 yards. Set up by Allison’s 18-yard catch and run.

9:52 – ER – Horizon Miller 80 kickoff return (kick failed).

7:50 – KM – Trevon Wilson 25 run (kick failed). 65yard drive, 6 plays featuring running of McClain and Mack.

2:22 – KM – McClain 4 run (Randall kick). 37-yd. drive, 7 plays. McClain 4-22 rushing.

1:29 – KM – McClain 55-run (Randall kick). Two plays following ER punt.

SECOND QUARTER 9:26 – ER – Austin Roderick 25FG. 3:36 – KM – Wilson 2 run (Randall kick). 63-yd. drive, 11 plays following Reese Reinhardt’s 18-yard kick return. Key plays Wilson’s 7-yard run on second and three and Allison’s 15-yd. run for first down at ER 9.

0:43.2 – KM – Mosley 18-yd. pass reception from Burns (Randall kick). 51-yd. drive featuring 25-yard catch and run by Allison.

THIRD QUARTER 6:52 – Allison 10-pass from Burns (Randall kick). 78yd. drive, 7 plays featuring Mack’s five carries for 57 yards.

FOURTH QUARTER 11:56 – KM – Kaylon Wade 1-run (Randall kick).

8-play 56 yd. drive after Kahl Welch and Jerdon Pressley sacked ER QB on fourth down. Key runs of 20 yds.

by Roman Byers and 13 by Wade.

10:54 - ER – Demetrius Mauney 65-run (Roderick kick). First play after kickoff.

7:27 – KM – Mike Toms 30 run (Randall kick). 66-yd., 4 play drive including 41-yd. run by Wade.

THIS WEEK Burns at Kings Mountain, 7:30 Friday, Gamble Stadium.

LAST YEAR Darren Burns and Madisyn Bolin hooked up on a 70-yard pass in the second quarter, and Burns scored on a one-yard sneak in the fourth period in a 14-0 win at Burns.

KM Sports This Week Wednesday, September 14 4 p.m. – High school tennis, East Burke at Kings Mountain.

4:30 – High school volleyball, East Burke at Kings Mountain (JV/V DH).

5 p.m. – Middle school football, Kings Mountain at Shelby.

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

Thursday, September 15 4 p.m. – Middle school softball and soccer, East Lincoln at Kings Mountain.

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

7 p.m. – JV football, Kings Mountain at Burns.

Friday, September 16 7:30 – High school football, Burns at Kings Mountain.

Saturday, September 17 9:00 a.m. – High school cross country, Kings Mountain in Freedom Invitational, Morganton.

Monday, September 19 3 p.m. – High school golf, Kings Mountain at Draughn.

4 p.m. – High school tennis, East Rutherford at Kings Mountain.

4 p.m. – Middle school cross country, Kings Mountain at West Lincoln.

4:30 – High school volleyball, East Rutherford at Kings Mountain (JV/V DH).

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

Tuesday, September 20 4 p.m. – Middle school golf, Lincolnton and West Lincoln at Kings Mountain.

4 p.m. – Middle school softball and soccer, Lincolnton at Kings Mountain.

Kings Mountain freshman running back Ricaylen Mack punishes the East Rutherford defense in Friday’s game in Forest City. Trying to bring Mack down are Calvin Jones (3) and David Hunt (4). (Photo by Gary Smart)

KM/ER: Mounties dominate Cavaliers, win 62-16 From Page 1B possession. We executed better. We still had some missed assignments, but we didn’t have any turnovers and very few penalties, especially on offense. It was a good all-around game.”

It took the Mountaineers just four plays to score following the opening kickoff, with Kavin Mosley crossing the goal line on a 21-yard pass from Darren Burns.

Micah Randall kicked the first of his eight extra points on the night for a 7-0 lead.

It looked like the Mountaineers might be in for a game when East Rutherford’s Horizon Miller returned the ensuing kickoff 90 yards to cut the score to 7-6.

Except for one long pass play that got the Cavaliers in scoring position, that was about all the home team could muster until KM took its first unit out in the second half.

“That kickoff return may have hurt them worse than it did us,” Lloyd noted. “They had to put their defense right back on the field and we bounced back and scored again. They were playing a lot of two-way players. Our guys are in good shape, and I think that eventually wore them out.”

Big KM defensive lineman/fullback Trevon Wilson capped a 65-yard drive, going down the left side for a 25-yard touchdown run and a 13-7 KM lead.

Kings Mountain’s defense was making short work of the East offense, holding the Cavs to minus 25 yards rushing in the first half. All three of the Cavs’ first downs in the first half were a result of KM penalties that helped them get a 25-yard field goal.

By that time the Mountaineers had already added two more touchdowns, on runs of four and 55 yards from Darian McClain, who left the game early in the second half with an injured shoulder and 101 yards rushing.

Lloyd said the shoulder injury appeared minor and shouldn’t keep McClain out

KM lineman/fullback Trevon Wilson got off several big runs and scored two touchdowns in Friday’s 62-16 victory at East Rutherford.

Kings Mountain’s AJ Austin (5) puts a hurting on East Rutherford’s Demetrius Mauney as JT Cash (40) comes up to help out. this week against Burns.

“I thought all of our guys played a lot better than last week,” Lloyd said. “The line looked better. We put Will Quinn (who had been injured since the beginning of the season) at left guard and he did a good job. We moved Zach Premo to left tackle and he did a good job.

We were definitely better up front. Everybody did a good job.”

After the East field goal, KM got a two-yard touchdown run by Wilson and a 22-yard Burns to Mosley TD pass for a 41-9 halftime advantage.

Behind the running of freshman Ricaylen Mack, the Mountaineers drove 78 yards to go up 48-9 on a 10yard TD reception by Shun Allison. Mack had five carries for 59 yards during the march.

After Kahl Welch and Jerdon Pressley sacked East QB Cameron Simmons on a fourth and 11, the Mountaineers drove 56 yards to score on a one-yard run by reserve quarterback Kaylon Wade to make it 55-9 on the first play of the fourth quarter.

That put the running clock rule into effect. East

managed its final TD of the night on the first play after the ensuing kickoff when Demetrius Mauney rambled 65 yards down the home sideline to account for most of the Cavs’ rushing yardage.

It took just four plays for the Mountaineers to answer, with Mike Toms scoring on an end around with 7:27 left.

East lost the ball on downs at the KM 34 with just over a minute to play, and KM ran the clock out in two plays.

KM/BURNS: Bulldogs will be a tough test for KMHS From Page 1B and North Gaston and losing to Forestview in non-conference, and opening their SMAC slate last week with a win at East Rutherford.

Burns has gone through some tough times the previous two years, but bringing native son David Devine in as head coach and having a hundred players come out for football has put the bite back into the Bulldogs’ attack.

“Burns has a good team,” says Kings Mountain coach

Greg Lloyd. They’re a much improved team. They have good size as always, and they are very well coached.

They run a 4-3 defense and are very aggressive.”

The return of senior quarterback Cameron Barbee, who was injured most of last season, and very experienced and talented skill players like receiver Kujuan Pryce and running backs Aaron Hill and Magale Burris will make Burns a force to be reckoned with in the South Mountain Athletic Conference.

“They run a spread and they run and pass the ball very well,” says Coach Lloyd. “They’re riding high and playing with a lot of intensity. This is going to be a big game for us.”

Lloyd said the Mountaineers will have to give as good or better effort that last week when they dismantled a good East Rutherford team.

“We’ve got to have that same energy and focus on our game plan,” he said.

“Our offensive line needs to continue to improve. We

have to take care of the ball, and on defense hopefully disrupt their offense and put a lot of pressure on the quarterback.”

Lloyd expects the atmosphere will be exciting.

“We have to stay in the moment, and play good and play smart,” he said. “I hope we have a huge crowed.

They are undefeated and they’ll bring a big crowd.

I hope this place will be packed. It’s going to be a lot of fun. We need a big win and a bunch of folks out there.”

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Kings Mountain’s JV cheerleaders do a kick for every point scored following each Mountaineer touchdown. They did a total of 190 kicks in Thursday’s 48-2 win over East Rutherford at Gamble Stadium.

JV Mountaineers go 3-0 with 48-2 win over East Kings Mountain’s JVs scored on their first six possessions to defeat East Rutherford 48-2 for their third straight victory Thursday night at John Gamble Stadium.

East Rutherford, minus 10 players that were recently called up to the varsity, couldn’t stop the Mountaineers’ running and passing attack; and couldn’t move the ball against the hard-hitting KM defense. East didn’t pick up a first down against the first team Mountaineer D. Quarterback John Harmon Melton was in on four of the Mountaineers’ scores – two running and two passing. Running back Qua Brooks continued his offensive fireworks with 96 yards rushing and two TDs. Kings Mountain built a 36-0 halftime lead. Their first possession of the second half resulted in a touchdown at the 8:45 mark of the third quarter, putting the running clock rule into effect and giving all KM players game time.

It took the Mountaineers only seven plays to drive the opening kickoff in for a score, with Brooks going over from a yard out

and Holden Turner catching a two-point conversion pass from Melton.

The KM defense held East to three and out, and the Mountaineers went 39 yards in six plays with Turner catching a 15yard touchdown pass and Melton passing to Christopher Brittain for the twopoint conversion.

Another three and out put KM in business at the East 39. Melton hit Bryce Fisher with a 32-yard pass to the one yard line, and Melton kept the ball for the TD and a 22-0 lead.

Yet another three and out and an East punt put KM in business at the East 22. Melton went 13 yards on a keeper to run the score to 28-0.

The KM defense held East to three and out again, and this time the offense drove 21 yards in just two plays. Following a 12-yard run by Brooks, Melton hit Max Ellis with a nine-yard TD pass and a 34-0 halftime lead.

A fumble recovery by Isaac Watson at the East 30 on the first play of the second half resulted in a seven-yard touchdown pass from Melton to Turner and a 42-0 Mountaineer lead.

Belton Pressley’s pass

Kings Mountain quarterback John Melton hands off to running back Qua Brooks (24) for a touchdown in Thursday’s win over East Rutherford. interception at the KM five shut down the Cavaliers’ first drive of the night, but KM fumbled the ball in the end zone to give the Cavs their only points.

Early in the fourth quarter, KM’s Estavan Chichester intercepted a pass and returned it 50 yards for a touchdown.

Titus Clark had several good tackles for the Mountaineers. Ryan McCree had a pass interception.

Kings Mountain plays its first road game Thursday at 7 p.m. at Burns.

Kings Mountain’s Titus Clark and Zack Crawford (55) throw East Rutherford’s Preston Helton (24) for a loss in Thursday’s game at KMHS.

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Kings Mountain’s Luke Rikard makes a good move on Stuart Cramer defender in last week’s game at Gamble Stadium. KM won 4-0.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Kings Mountain’s Holden Bullock (16) battles a Cramer player for control of the ball.

(Photos by Gary Smart)

KM kickers blank Cramer, lose to Chase Kings Mountain High’s soccer team split its two games last week, defeating Stuart Cramer 4-0 in a non-conference game and losing to defending champion Chase 3-0 in a South Mountain Athletic Conference contest.

The Mountaineers carry a 2-2 SMAC and 6-2 overall record into a home game tonight at 6 p.m. against the East Burke Cavaliers. There will not be a JV game.

Luke Rikard scored two goals and Chase Yow and Nolan Raby one apiece in the victory over Cramer.

Yow started off the scoring two minutes into the contest after Josh Scism was

awarded a corner kick. Raby drove a super cross that deflected to Yow and he put it away from six yards out for a 1-0 advantage.

Rikard scored his first goal at the 19th minute mark. He received a long throw in over the defender’s head for a one-on-one with the keeper. Rikard toe poked the ball past the charging keeper, Nick Valego, that just made it inside the near post for a 2-0 lead.

Cramer didn’t go down without some serious pressure on KM keeper John Harris, but the Mountaineers added a third goal with just under five minutes remaining in the half. Rikard

once again was on the end of a super direct kick from Mason Nguyen that put KM into complete control.

Freshman Tristan Stenger played outstanding defense before leaving the match with what appeared to be a severer hamstring pull.

Brandon Quevedo-Johns would clean up numerous attempts by the visitors to play through balls. Holden Bullock also worked well with Will Robinson to pull the visitors offside several times.

Halfway through the second period Josue Molina dribbled deep behind the defense and back-healed a

perfect pass to Raby, who buried the shot into the back of the net for a 4-0 advantage.

The game settled down a bit and then Cramer began to control both possession and scoring opportunities.

With five minutes left, Hunter Champion deflected a very good scoring chance to preserve the shutout. John Harris came up with a couple nice saves on his way to the third clean sheet of the season.

At Chase Wednesday, KM came out as hot as the weather, getting several corner kicks and deep throwins that gave Chase a wake up call.

Even though the Mountaineers controlled possession and outshot the Trojans in the first 20 minutes, they couldn’t find the back of the net.

Senior Preston Walker and the Trojans got hot, with Walker scoring all three of the home team’s goals. Chase led by only 1-0 at intermission.

“Trailing at halftime 1-0 was nothing to be ashamed of,” said KM coach Dan Potter. “We just had to make a couple of minor adjustments and we felt good about our chances in the second half.”

Landon Wright took a nice ball to the corner and

drilled a shot that caught side netting, but on the wrong side of the netting.

Dane Skeith served a great cross to Rikard, who also just missed scoring, before Walker’s final two goals wrapped things up for Chase.

“I was very proud of my players as they never quit and really started to get into a bit of an attacking rhythm the last 15 minutes of the match,” Potter said.

Potter cited keeper John Harris for an outstanding job of coming off his line and keeping the Mountaineers in the game.

JV kickers shutout Stuart Cramer Kings Mountain’s JV soccer team completed a wellplayed 3-0 victory over Stuart Cramer last week at Gamble Stadium.

All three keepers – Rushi Patel, Silas Price and Bryce Kornegay – played a large part in the Junior Mountaineers’ first clean sheet of the season.

The defense also shut down the Cramer forwards to the point that they only managed four shots on goal for the entire match. The defense of Patrick Burton, Gage Baugham, Cam Strickland, Jalen Callister and Quay Glaspy constantly pressed Stuart Cramer as well as played them very tight.

KM’s first goal was scored

by Josh Visoso in the first half with a towering header past the Cramer header.

The next goal was from Avery Oliver, who opened his KM goal tab with his first goal of the season.

The final goal came from Cesar Hernandez with a fine low shot into the box.

“This match highlights all of our hard work we have been putting in at practice,” said KM Coach Patrick Bradey.

“This by far was one of our best matches. I believe if we play with this same passion in which we have shown today this season will be fantastic for us.”

Kings Mountain’s Josh Visoso (31) battles a Cramer player for control of the ball in last week’s non-conference battle at KMHS.

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KMMS kickers defeat Shelby Kings Mountain Middle School’s boy’s soccer team opened its season last week with games against two of their county rivals.

In their season opener, the Patriots lost to Crest 6-3.

Chrsitian Quevedo-Johns scored two goals, assisted

by Daniel Carley and Ward Dellinger.

The other goal was scored by Oswaldo Ponce-Deraz, assisted by Quevedo-Johns.

On Thursday the Patriots defeated Shelby 4-2.

Daniel Carley scored the first goal, assisted by Riley Washburn.

Chrsitian Quevedo-Johns scored the second goal, assisted by Washburn.

Ward Dellinger scored the third goal, assisted by Simon Lor; and the final goal was scored by Oswaldo Ponce-Deraz, assisted by Dellinger.

Lutz shoots 43 at River Bend Kings Mountain’s Natalie Lutz shot a 43 to gain medalist honors in last week’s South Mountain Athletic Conference golf match at River Bend.

She has won both SMAC matches to date.

Crest took team honors with a 166 score. East Burke was second at 178 and Draughn third at 182. No other SMAC teams have enough players to qualify for a team win.

KMHS XC: KM tops competition From Page 1B crossed the finish line in 23:15. Freshman Maggie Lloyd ran second in 24:11 and Kaitlyn Moss was third in 24:43.

Each KM team had six runners in the top ten.

For the boys, Jesse Hughes ran fifth in 21:59, Caleb Barnes sixth in 23:22 and Rafael Miranda-Perez seventh in 23:32.

For the girls, Kassidy Hamrick was fifth in 27:38, Caroline Foster ninth in 29:22 and Zoe Eagan 10th in 30:06.

Other KM boys finishers were Dylan Williams 12th (25:26), Trevor Rhea 14th (26:15) Bryson Key 15th (26:27), Kaleb Estridge 17th (27:50), Simon West 18th (27:53), Caleb Sears 20th (30:19), Aiden Wilson 21st (30:49) and Samuel Wilson 24th (33:09).

For the girls, Zahra Roberts ran 11th (30:16), Katie Tucker 13th (31:29), Brooke Clark 17th (33:03), Carmen Henwood 23rd (38:24), Evelyn Morris 24th (40:49), Alissa Bouttavong 25th (41:11) and Caroline Kosol 26th (43:41).

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Elite Trailblazers off to 2-0 start The Kings Mountain Elite Trailblazers swept the Gastonia Huskies in Southland United Conference action Saturday.

The Mighty Mites won 22-8, the junior varsity 12-0 and the varsity 38-0.

Derrick Kee had four carries for 70 yards and two touchdowns, and Nazire Davis had five carries for 107 yards and a touchdown to lead the Mighty Mites.

Malachi Powell led the de-

fense with four tackles and two tackles for loss. Marquavious Fewell, Samarion Dawkins and Omari Young also contributed to the defense.

Curtis Simpson sparked the junior varsity offense with two touchdowns in a defensive battle.

Davaughn Norris led the Trailblazers’ defense with five tackles, two tackles for loss and two forced fumbles.

Jaden Brooks, Elijah Reyn-

olds, Lathan Feemster, Ke’Ja Baker-Parker, Jordan Littlejohn and Curtis Simpson also contributed to the defense.

The 11U varsity defense secured its second straight shutout.

Darious Wilson led the offense with 84 yards, one touchdown and a two-point conversion. Jamari Houston added a 42 yard touchdown run, Bryson Brown scored from 46 yards out, Chase Miller

from 38 yards, and A.J. Richardson had a five-yard TD. Kevyon Lockhart, Dariyon Black, T.J. Griffin, Jake Lloyd, Jamari Houston and Rodney Unnasch led the defensive effort.

All Elite teams will battle the Rock Hill Cowboys for first place in their division Saturday at Clover High School. The first game begins at 10 a.m.

Trailblazers sweep season openers The Kings Mountain Elite Trailblazers opened their season Saturday at John Gamble Stadium with a sweep of the Carolina Hornets.

The Mighty Mites won 24-8, the junior varsity 38-12 and the varsity 28-0.

Nazair Davis led the Mighty Mites with 114 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Derrick Kee added 101 yards and two touchdowns.

Defensive leaders were Marquavius Fewell (six tackles, three tackles for loss, a forced fumble and fumble recovery);

Silas Tate (four tackles, one TFL and sack); Samarion Dawkins (four tackles and one TFL; Jayden Owens (three tackles and two tackles for loss); and Micah Byers (four tackles and a fumble recovery).

Curtis Simpson led the Trailbalzers’ JVs with 158 yards total offense (136 rushing yards and 22 passing yards, and four touchdowns) in their cruising victory over the Hornets.

Corey Houser added six carries for 51 yards, one touchdown and a two-point conversion.

The defense was sparked

by Andre Pickett with six tackles (four for loss) and a safety.

Curtis Simpson had five tackles and one for loss, Jordan Littlejohn two tackles and four tackles for loss, Marquise Davis-Hosch four tackles and one TFL, and Jamarius Williams two tackles and an interception.

In the varsity division, Jamari Houston led a balanced offensive attack with 60 yards and two touchdowns. Darious Wilson had 58 yards and one touchdown and Bryson Brown scored on a 46-yard run.

Jake Lloyd (four tackles, one TFL and two fumble recoveries), Brandon McCall (five tackles, one TFL and a fumble recovery), Jamari Houston (four tackles and two TFL), Amari Adams (four tackles) and Chase Miller (four tackles and one TFL) were the defensive leaders.

All KM Elite teams will play the Rock Hill Cowboys Saturday at Clover Middle School. The first game begins at 10 a.m.

KMMS softball defeats Shelby Kings Mountain Middle School’s softball team opened its season last week with a 10-5 loss to Crest and a 3-2 victory over Shelby.

Both games were

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Keegan Irby pitched a complete two-hitter in the win over Shelby.

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Byers and Irby shared pitching duties in the loss to Crest.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2016

KM tennis beats Gastonia teams

Kings Mountain High’s tennis team kept its unbeaten record intact last week with 8-1 victories over Forestview and Ashbrook.

The Lady Mountaineers continued to dominate their opponents and remain undefeated with a 1-0 conference and 5-0 overall mark.

They host East Burke today and East Rutherford Monday.

“Now that we have completed all but one non-conference match against Weddington, we are trying to maintain our focus on conference play because there is a conference championship at stake and we want to be ready for each and every match and focus on the task at hand,” said Coach Rick Henderson.

“Our players have been fine tuning their games over the last few weeks and are looking very impressive in both singles and doubles. I feel as though our players are peaking at the right time. As long as we stay healthy and injury free and not get overconfident over the next two weeks we should be fine.”

KM 8, FV 1 Singles Natalie Lutz (KM) d.

Elsa Schuls 6-1, 6-0; MC Johnson (KM) d. Erin Sullivan 6-3, 6-1; Madelynn Frye (KM) d. Grace Stroupe 6-1, 6-1; Kyra Jentzsch (A) d. Carrigan Leatherman 7-5, 3-6 (119); Cassie Johnson (KM) d. Jennings Boukather 6-3, 6-2; Amber Belcher (KM) d. Allison Roney 6-1, 6-1.

Doubles Lutz-Frye (KM) d.

Schuls-Stroup 8-0; Jasmine Guy-Kayla Condrey (KM) d. Sullivan-Jenzsch 8-2; Ann Scott Baker-Sarah Bell (KM) won 8-5.

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KM 8, AB 1 Singles Natalie Lutz (KM) won 6-0, 6-0; MC Johnson (KM) won 6-0, 6-1; Madelynn Frye (KM) won 6-0, 6-0; Carrigan Leatherman (KM) won 6-0, 6-0; Cassie Johnson (KM) won 6-0, 6-0; Amber Belcher (KM) won 6-0, 6-0.D Doubles Guy-Condrey (KM) won 8-4; Bell-Baker (KM) won 8-0; Hallie Hunt-Karmen Houser (KM) lost 8-5.

KMMS soccer Lutz medalist in Monday golf ties Shelby Kings Mountain’s Natalie The KMMS Patriots tied Shelby 2-2 Monday.

Christian Quevedo-Johns scored both goals. Dillon Messenger and Daniel Carley each were credited with an assist.

Lutz shot a 38 to earn medalist honors in the SMAC match Monday at Orchard Hills in Connelly Spring.

Crest won the team title with a 168, followed by East Burke 172 and Draughn 174.

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Health Tips and Advice for Senior Travelers Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are recently retired and would like to do some traveling both in the United States and abroad, but worry about health issues, such as insurance, finding a good hospital if we get sick, etc. What tips can you offer health conscious seniors who want to travel?

Older Travelers Dear Travelers, A dream vacation can turn into a real nightmare if you get sick or injured while you’re away and aren’t prepared.

Before setting out, here are some simple steps to help ensure a safe and healthy trip.

Talk to your doctor: If you have a medical condition or health concerns, a good first step is to talk with your doctor now about what precautions you need to take before traveling. You should also have your doctor’s contact information with you when you travel, as well as a list of your medical conditions and the medications you’re taking in case you need emergency medical care while you’re away.

If you’re traveling outside the U.S., you

need to find out the health conditions of the country you’re visiting and what, if any, vaccinations and/or preventative medications are recommended. See CDC.gov/travel or call 800-232-463 to get this information.

Check your insurance: If you have health insurance or a Medicare Advantage plan through an HMO or PPO that covers in-network doctors only, check your plan to find out what’s covered if you need medical care when traveling outside your geographic area.

Beneficiaries that have original Medicare are covered everywhere in the U.S. But if you’re traveling abroad, you need to know that original Medicare does not cover medical expenses beyond the border except in rare circumstances, although some Medicare Advantage plans and some Medigap supplemental policies do. And, many private health plans don’t pay health care costs outside the U.S. either. Be sure to check.

If you need coverage when traveling abroad, get a comprehensive travel medical insurance policy that covers medical care, medical evacuation and

trip cancellation coverage. See InsureMyTrip.com and SquareMouth.com to shop and compare policies.

Locate health care: Before your trip, find out what health and urgent care facilities are near the areas you’re visiting. Your hotel can help you with this, or see UrgentCareLocations.com or USHospitalFinder.com for U.S. facilities.

If you’re traveling abroad, the U.S. consulate or embassy in the countries you’re visiting (go to step.state.gov to enroll your trip) is a good place to get a referral. Or join the International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers (IAMAT.org), which provides its members access to a worldwide network of physicians who speak English and have agreed to affordable prearranged fees. Membership is free.

Pack your meds: Make sure you have a sufficient supply of medications to last the entire trip.

If traveling by air, you need to pack your medicine in your carry-on bag, so if your checked luggage gets lost or misdirected you won’t be without.

It’s best to keep your medications in their original containers to get through airport security without delays. It’s also a good idea to bring along a note from your doctor that explains why you take these medications, especially if syringes or other medical supplies are involved.

For airport security requirements visit TSA.gov – click on “Disabilities and Medical Conditions.” You can also call TSA Cares at 855-787-2227 prior to traveling with questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint.

Seek mobility aids: If mobility is an issue and you’re flying to your destination, call your airline before you leave and ask them to supply you a wheelchair to use while you’re in the airport.

And when booking hotel reservations, ask for an accessible room that accommodates wheelchairs and walkers.

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VOLLEYBALL: Spikers drop first game of season, remain undefeated in conference From Page 1B After sweeping Chase Wednesday to improve their SMAC record to 7-0, the Lady Mountaineers traveled to Newton Thursday to battle Fred T. Foard in a non-conference contest and Foard came out on top 3-0.

Kings Mountain and Foard have a long history

of excellent volleyball competition. At one time in the late 90s and early 2000s, the road to the state 3A championship always ran through Kings Mountain and Fred T. Foard with both teams capturing multiple championships.

All three games Thursday were close, with the Lady Tigers prevailing 2523, 25-21, 25-22 to drop

KM to 9-1 overall.

Gretchen Boyles had a good game for the Lady Mountaineers with 19 digs and 20 serve receptions.

Sara Pasour dished out 20 assists and Ashton Withers had 10 digs.

Lindsey Deaver had seven kills, Leeasia Rhodes five and Kamyiah Pressley five.

In JV action, Kings

Mountain lost 25-11, 25-16 to drop to 5-2 in the conference and 7-3 overall heading into Monday’s non-conference doubleheader against North Gaston.

On Wednesday, the Lady Mountaineers kept the conference slate clean with a 25-7, 25-5, 25-13 win at Chase High in Sandy Mush.

Boyles had 14 service points, 11 serve receptions

and seven digs. Withers had 11 service points.

Pasour chipped in with seven service points and 17 assists, and Makena Deaton had six kills.

In JV action, Kings Mountain won 23-25, 2513, 15-13.

Abby Pennington had eight assists and 12 service points. Abbie Harris had four kills and five service

points, and Georgia Moss had four kills.

Kings Mountain closes out first round play this afternoon at home against the East Burke Lady Cavaliers. East Burke is tied with Draughn for second place in the SMAC, one game behind Kings Mountain.

LEGALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Anytime Kings Mountain High’s football team is in action – home or away – local people come in full force to support the Mountaineers. At home or on the road, the Kings Mountain stands are packed. At most of their away games, the Mountaineers will have as many fans, if not more, than the home team. (Photos by Gary Smart)

KM Middle beats Shelby Monday Kings Mountain Middle built a 13-4 lead going into the bottom of the seventh but had to hold on to defeat Shelby 13-10 in a girls softball game Monday.

Shelby had the potential winning run on third base with two outs. Keegan Irby came to the mound to earn the one-out save and leave the bases loaded.

Kaylee Carroll started and worked two innings for the Lady Patriots. Aaliyah Byers pitched 4.2 innings of relief to earn

the win, while Irby earned the save by striking out the only batter she faced.

The Patriots’ 13-hit attack was led by Jenna Ramsey who went 3-for-3 with two walks. Byers (triple), Emma White (two doubles) and Bethany Schrader (two doubles) all had multi-hit games for KM. Kaylee Lavin added a triple.

Kings Mountain was scheduled to begin TriCounty Conference play yesterday.

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KM spikers sweep NG Kings Mountain swept North Gaston in a non-conference volleyball doubleheader Monday with the varsity winning 3-0 and the JVs 2-0.

The varsity won 25-18, 25-9, 25-9 after the JVs 2511, 25-22.

Kamyiah Pressley had six kills and four blocks for the varsity. Makena Deaton added four kills and 15 ser-

vice points, Gretchen Boyles 10 service points, nine digs and 10 serve receptions, and Sara Pasour 13 service points, five digs and 18 assists.

For the JVs, Georgia Moss had five kills, five digs and six serve receptions. Abby Pennington had 13 service points and Layla Harris seven assists.

NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CLEVELAND COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 16 SP 247

thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness; and under and by virtue of an order entered in the within entitled and numbered action by the Clerk of Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina on the 16th day of August, 2016, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse door in Shelby, North Carolina at 12:00 p.m. on Monday the 26th day of September, 2016, the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF MICHAEL D. MITCHELL and wife, PATRICIA H. MITCHELL, Mortgagors, to JOHN S. SCHWEPPE, JR., Trustee; WESLEY L. DEATON, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1722, PAGE 874 BANK OF THE OZARKS, an Arkansas Banking Corporation, as successor by merger to FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA, Mortgagee.

Dated April 23, 2003, recorded in Book 1370, at Page 689 Securing the original amount of $147,783.50 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by MICHAEL D. MITCHELL, and wife, PATRICIA H. MITCHELL, described above, in the Cleveland County Public Registry; default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the said Deed of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure; and the holder of the indebtedness

Located in Cleveland Springs Estates about one mile East of the City of Shelby, NC and situated on the Southeast side of Elizabeth Road (Extension) and across same and Southeast from Cleveland County Club House, and being Lots Numbers 13, 14, and 15 as shown by a plat of same made by DRS Frazier, Engineer, dated December, 1951 and also being known as Lots Numbers 15, 16, and 17 of the Cleveland Springs Estates as shown on plat of record in Book of Plats 7 at Page 95 of the Cleveland County Registry, and being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows according to a survey

by T. Scott Bankhead, RLS, dated June 11, 1989: BEGINNING at a point in the right of way of State Road 2052, said beginning point being the Northernmost corner of

The City of Kings Mountain City Council will conduct a public hearing, in accordance with G.S. 158-7.1, to solicit comments regarding the Industrial Incentive Grant being proposed for an economic development project.

The City of Kings Mountain City Council, subject to public comment at the public hearing for which the notice is hereby given, proposes to officially offer Project STIX an Industrial Incentive Grant. The grant that can be offered is based on the creation of twenty-two (22) new full-time permanent employment positions and an approximate 11.5 million dollar net new taxable investment in machine and equipment. It is anticipated that the grant

the lot herein conveyed and the common corner of the Webster property, said beginning point being located South 41-33-19 West 351.62 feet from the center of the intersection of State Road 2052 and State Road 2082; thence with the Webster line, South 44-42-59 East 219 feet to an unmarked point in the center of a branch; thence with the center of the branch the following three calls: South 29-53-13 West 51.16 feet, South 30-3440 West 43.74 feet; South 59-44-35 West 59.45 feet to an unmarked point in the center of a branch; thence along the dividing line of the Rowan property, North 44-55-00 West 228.32 feet to an existing iron in the right of way of State Road 2052; thence North 45-05-00 East 150 feet to the place of BEGINNING, containing .80 acres, more or less.

Title Reference: See Deed Recorded Book 1084 Page 223 Cleveland County Registry THIS PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 209 Country Club Road, Shelby, NC 28150 This sale is made subject to any excise or transfer taxes, all outstanding and unpaid Cleveland County and any city or town ad valorem property taxes as well as any and all other prior liens, defects and encumbrances involving said property, as well as a Clerk’s fee of $.45 per $100 on the purchase price.

Notice is further hereby given that the successful bidder will be required to

would provide incentives of approximately $35,000 for up to a three year period and no longer. The investment and job creation is to take place at a location within the City of Kings Mountain corporate limits.

The public hearing on the City’s proposed official offering of the aforementioned Industrial Incentive Grant will be held in the City Council Chamber located in the City of Kings Mountain City Hall, 101 West Gold Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina, on September 27, 2016 at 6:00 pm. At this time, the public will have an opportunity to make comments regarding the proposed official offering of the Industrial Incentive Grant to Project STIX for their economic development project.

KM3754 (9/07 & 14/16) make a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

Notice is further hereby given that the sale will be conducted pursuant to and subject to all of the provisions of Chapter 45, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina.

Notice is given that an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination.

Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

This the 17th day of August, 2016.

By: /s/ Wesley L. Deaton, Substitute Trustee KMH3755 (9/14 & 21)

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Crowds show support to Brackeen family in Shelby Monday night

Hundreds of people showed their support for the family of Shelby Police Officer Tim Brackeen, who was shot while looking for a suspect in the Parkview Street area of Shelby Saturday.

The suspect was still at large Tuesday.

Photos by GARY SMART

In Memory of Officer Tim Brackeen SUSPECT From Page 1A and to the entire Shelby Police Department.''

The state has posted a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect, according to Governor Pat McCrory. Cleveland County crimestoppers is also offering an award and donations from the public are increasing the reward in the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the shooting.

A GoFundMe page was set up for funds to help Tim's wife Mikel and four-year-old daughter Daphne and $16,000 was raised by Monday. That money was transferred to Fidelity Bank and community members can donate by visiting Fidelity

Bank's locations in Shelby, Kings Mountain and Gastonia.

The Shelby community and surrounding area continues to rally around the family and hundreds of people were in Shelby Tuesday night at a vigil to remember the fallen officer for his love of family and police work. Many knew him through demonstrations he conducted around the area with his K9 named Ciko Law enforcement from Shelby, the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office, the State Bureau of Investigation, US Marshal's Service, the Bureau of Tobacco and Firearms, and other agencies are on an active manhunt for the suspect.

Police say Brackeen was looking for Fenner at 12:21

a.m. Saturday to serve a warrant on charges of robbery with a dangerous weapon and reportedly found him at 212 Gidney Street in Shelby. According to police reports, the two men struggled and Brackett was shot in the chest. Other officers arrivingn on the scene heard the sound of gunfire and when they went to Brackeen's location,they found him outside the home and injured. Shelby Police Chief Jeff Ledford said Brackeen was wearing a bullet proof vest at the time of the shooting.

Anyone with information about this case has been asked to contact the Shelby Police Department at 704-484-6845 .

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