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Volume 127 • Issue 37 • Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Walegas take $ 10,000 grand prize

Wendy and Jeff Walega celebrate on winning the $10,000 grand prize at Saturday's Kings Mountain Historical Museum fundraiser, a 1 in 300 chance and their first time to participate in the event which drew crowds to the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center. Photo by DON CRAWFORD ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com

Wendy Walega didn't realize she and her husband, Jeff, had won the $10,000 grand prize in the Kings Mountain Historical Museum fundraiser Saturday night until her husband kissed her and said, “Babe, we won.” “I am still in shock and we won't be able to claim our prize together until next Tuesday because my husband works a 7 a.m.-6 p.m. shift,'' she said this week. Jeff Walega has worked for Emerson Process Management for 37 years as a bee-

keeper. The couple have been married 33 years. Saturday was the first time that Wendy and Jeff Walega had bought a ticket and attended the fundraiser. It was at the urging of Museum President Susan Champion, a good friend of the couple. “We wanted to support Susan and Jim,'' said Wendy, whom they met when they became active in the Kings Mountain Little Theatre. Wendy has directed KMLT shows and is looking forward to directing “Have A Nice Day,” a musical featuring great 70's music in March. Jeff helps See WALEGAS, Page 7A

Citizens remember dark day in history ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com

With heads bowed during a moment of silence, Kings Mountain citizens marked a dark day with solemn ceremonies Friday at noon in City Hall Plaza. Mayor Rick Murphrey, who made the address at the 911 service, said that 14 years ago Friday terrorists hijacked four passenger planes and rammed two of them into New York City's World Trade Center and a third into the Pentagon outside the nation's capital. A fourth jetliner crashed into

an empty field in Pennsylvania. By the time the carnage was over the hijackers had killed 2, 977 people in the deadliest attack ever on American soil. “We watched from our television sets in horror as people, buildings and airplanes fell from the sky,'' said the mayor. But he said that Americans united on a day that changed the world forever. “Our nation found unity and strength from the tragedy of 911 and emerged a stronger nation,'' he added. The mayor stressed that citizens must be vigilant as evil is still present and must continue to stand together for God and country. The short service honored local firefighters, police, the highway patrol, sheriff's department, first See CITIZENS, Page 3A

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Changes coming in new state budget Speaker Tim Moore and Senate leader Phil Berger. The new budget, which Get ready to pay sales tax must meet the Governor's on car repair and appliance approval, was good news for installation in a teacher assistants and compromise buddriver's education proget announced by grams in the schools, state lawmakers all of which will be Monday but good funded. There is a stipnews was that inulation that the school come taxes would districts must use the be cut and the money for those spetwo-year budget cific programs. agreement also Moore, of Kings TIM MOORE would restore Mountain, R-Clevecompletely an land, told reporters that income deduction for med- “We recognize that we've ical expenses that had been been here awhile because repealed in 2014. The tax we have dealt with a lot of provisions were added in chronic problems. I believe 11th-hour weekend negoti- we have a very good work ations between NC House product in the end.'' ELIZABETH STEWART

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The budget bill would also set aside $225 million over two years for the expected Medicaid overhall legislation and $600 million for fiscal emergencies and building repairs. The personal income tax would drop from 5.75 percent to 5.499 percent starting with 2017 income. Starting this year, the standard deduction, or the amount of initial income in which no taxes are paid, would increase across the board by $500. Beginning next March, the expanded sales tax base would cover installations, maintenance and repairs of tangible personal property such as cars and appliances. Local governments

would get an additional $85 million as part of the sales tax deal, with the money distributed so the small and rural counties get more to use for schools and infrastructure. The change is considered a departure from a previously proposed Senate sales tax redistribution plan that also would have left many urban areas getting less. Governor Pat McCrory has criticized lawmakers over the sales tax plan, calling it a tax increase. “We're hopeful that the governor, after having an opportunity to review this budget, will very quickly embrace it and sign it into law,'' Moore said.

Officials wait for pool insurance settlement DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

Major repairs to Kings Mountain High School’s Katherine Neisler Natatorium are on hold as school officials wait on a settlement from insurers.

That was the message that John Yarbro, the school district’s assistant superintendent of facilities, presented Monday to members of the Cleveland County Board of Education. A fleeting but powerful windstorm peeled off about

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EUGENE HOLMES What motivates Holmes to be in the public eye – if not public office – is his vocal and unbending rejection of the so-called homosexual lifestyle. “In my administration I would do just like Mrs. Davis did in Kentucky,” said Holmes, referring to See HOLMES, Page 7A

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A total of 27 of 32 candidates for city offices and the board of education have responded to the Kings Mountain Woman's Club's invitation to participate in “Meet the Candidates” Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at the Woman's Club. The public is invited to hear 3 minute platform remarks from each candidate

age occurred. “They still haven’t finalized their settlement,” Yarbro said. “At this point, the insurance company is still talking to contractors and working out the details

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Eugene Holmes, who is running for mayor of Kings Mountain, bluntly states that he doesn’t want the job. “I don’t want to be mayor no more than I want to fly,” said Holmes, who on the ballot lists his first name as “Sherlock,” a reference to the fictional detective. He also concedes that he has little idea how much support he will be able to generate by Election Day on Nov. 3 “I don’t know about my chances in this thing,” said Holmes, who is making his first fully realized run for public office. “I’m a newcomer -- and I don’t give one hoot about politicians.”

a fourth of the swimming facility’s roof in July. Now school officials are looking to do a full roof replacement. The pool has been drained and closed since the storm damage. A temporary roof was put in place in the days after the weather dam-

and then to ask questions at the end of the full presentation. Prior to the forum, a light breakfast will be served to candidates. Rene Bost and Jane Alexander are co-chairmen for the forum. Ann Gamble will present each candidate and remarks will be timed.

Monty Thornburg, who started young in a career that has dealt primarily with the old, has announced his retirement from his position as director of the H.L. Patrick Senior Center. Thornburg, who is 55, has worked for the city-operated center since he was 23 and basically right out of college. “I was always the youngest person at aging conferences,” he said of the earlier

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Water pipe project complete

The 36 inch waterline project has been completed as the final pipe was installed on North Cansler Street Sept. 1. Pictured overseeing the work are, left to right, Mayor Rick Murphrey, Director of Water Department Dennis Wells and Engineer Joel Wood. Photo by HALEY WILSON

The last section of 36inch iron ductile pipe has been installed that brings the long-awaited 36 - inch water line from Moss Lake to Kings Mountain. Mayor Rick Murphrey says the completion of this

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■ POLICE

■ OBITUARIES William E. “Bill” Bridges long time KM barber KINGS MOUNTAIN William E. “Bill” Bridges, age 91, resident of Kings Mountain, NC, went to be with his Lord on September 10, 2015 at the Testa Family Hospice House. He was born in Cleveland Co. NC to the late Miles Luther Sidney Bridges and Minnie Lee Huffstickler Bridges. He was also preceded in death by his wife Mildred Mullinax Bridges; daughter, Judy Bridges Putnam; son, William Terry Bridges; brothers, Clyde Bridges, Frank Bridges, Robert Bridges; sisters, Nina Camp, Brunell Bryant, Lillian Davis, Edith Carpenter; nieces and nephews. Mr. Bridges was an active and loyal member of Westover Baptist Church, Kings Mtn. NC where he served in many capacities including teacher and deacon. He was a founding member of the church and assisted in the construction of their church building. He was a longtime barGail White Moss retired nurses assistant KINGS MOUNTAIN -Gail Elaine White Moss, 72, of 305 Fulton Drive, passed away Monday, September 7th, 2015, at Kings Mountain Hospital. Born in Cleveland County, she was the wife of Ken “Sonny” Moss and the daughter of the late Henry White and Ruth Bell White. Mrs. Moss retired as a nurses assistant and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Moss is survived by a daughter, Amanda Karen Kempton SHELBY - Karen Kempton, 72, died Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Brookdale Assisted Living. A native of Scioto County, OH, she was the daughter of Dorothy PerUneda Godwin Lee LAURENS, SC – Uneda Godwin Lee, 101, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 at Martha Franks Retirement Community. Steve Rabb SHELBY- Michael Steve Rabb,72, died Sunday , Sept.13, 2015, at his home. A native of Shelby, he was the son of the late Linda Wehunt Linda Linder Neely Wehunt 65, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Friday September 11, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House. She was born September 6, 1950 in Gaston County, to the Patricia Brakefield KINGS MOUNTAIN - Patricia Anne Brakefield, 63, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Wednesday,

ber and owned and operated Bridges Barber Shop for over 62 years. Mr. Bridges considered his customers as his extended family and was always willing to share the Love of Jesus with his customers and friends. He was well known for giving candy and gum to children and considered them as his own. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the Tank Division. Mr. Bridges will be remembered as an intelligent, hardworking, and loving man who was always willing to help others. He is survived by his son-in-law Bob Putnam and wife Linda, Kings Mtn. NC; nephews Steve Carpenter and wife Barbara, Kings Mtn. NC, Sid Carpenter and wife Susan, Kings Mtn. NC, David Carpenter and wife Sandra, Kings Mtn. NC, Kenneth Davis, CA, Bobby Davis and wife Shirley, Charlotte, NC, Allen Davis and wife Jackie, Charlotte, NC, Bruce Bridges and wife Linda, Clover, SC Douglas Bridges, Troy, NC; Nieces Frances Davis and husband Richard, Gastonia, NC; Cindy Davis and husband George, Kings Mtn. NC; Elizabeth Anthony, Kings Mtn. NC; Carolyn Ross and husband

Manuel, Kings Mtn. NC Janice Raines and husband Bobby, Lawndale, NC; Brenda Gilliland and husband Dale, Kings Mtn. NC; Charlotte Bridges, Morganton, NC; Grandchildren; special cousins Leo and Nell Myers, and special niece Jane Carpenter. A funeral service was held at Westover Baptist Church on Monday, September 14, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Kevin Whittington officiating. Visitation was from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 14, prior to the service in the sanctuary of Westover Baptist Church other times at 148 Persimmon Creek Rd. Kings Mountain, NC Interment with military honors provided by the Marine Corps League Foothills Detachment at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Memorials may be sent Westover Baptist Church, 114 Westover Drive, Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086. Guest register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, N.C.

Elaine Melvin and husband, Benny, of Blacksburg; a brother, Richard White and wife, Elaine, of Blacksburg; three sisters, Barbara Bush of Kings Mountain, Charlene Dover of Blacksburg, and Susan Greene of Shelby; and two grandchldren, Josh and Becca Melvin. Mrs. Moss was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Roy and Steven White; and a sister, Patsy White. The family received friends on Thursday, September 10th, 2015, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Gordon Mortuary. Funeral

services were held Friday, September 11th, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Eastside Baptist Church with Rev. Eric Sellers and Rev. Terry Floyd officiating. Interment was at Grover City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. The family will be at the residence. The Book of Memories is available at www.gordonmortuary.com. Gordon Mortuary, Blacksburg, SC, was in charge of arrangements.

sonette McManus of Holly Ridge, and the late Chester McManus. Karen was a member of Grifton Freewill Baptist Church, and attended Faith Freewill Baptist Church and Shelby Freewill Baptist

Church. A graveside service was held 3 p.m. Friday at Pinewood Memorial Park in Greenville, NC, with Rev. Van Mitchell officiating. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby is handling the arrangements.

The funeral was conducted Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 at 3 p.m. at the Rasor Chapel of Martha Franks Retirement Community. Burial was in Westview Cemetery.

Among survivors are her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Dean Westmoreland, of Grover. Kennedy Mortuary, Laurens, SC, was in charge of arrangements.

JC and Bernice Rabb. The family will receive friends 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby and other

times at his home. Private burial services will be held by the family. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Shelby, is in charge of arrangements.

late Paul and Vida Wright Linder. A Memorial service will be held for Ms. Wehunt at 2 p.m.Thursday, September 17, 2015 in the Sisk-Butler Chapel. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the

service at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Sisk-Butler Funeral & Cremation Services, Bessemer City.

September 9, 2015. Funeral arrangements, which are incompletewil be lannounced by Unity Funeral Services of Fayetteville, NC.

Facilities Inspection

City of Kings Mountain Customer Appreciation Breakfast Thursday, September 24 The City of Kings Mountain will hold the annual “Customer Appreciation Breakfast” on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Cen-

ter. Representatives from various companies and industry will meet department heads and hear an update on the city's progress during the past year as well as challenges.

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Cleveland County Health Department inspected restaurants and school lunchrooms the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 4 and including the following: Holiday Inn Express 97; Ingles deli, 98; Linwood Restaurant 93.5; and Washington School lunchroom 99.5.

Homecoming Second Baptist Church will celebrate Homecoming Day on September 20. Rev. Casey Short will fill the pulpit at the 11 am. worship hour. Covered dish luncheon will be spread following the service. Everyone welcome.

ARRESTS SEPT. 7: Ray Alexander Gonzales, 24, 1307 Lot l Shelby Road, no operator's license, DWI, $1500 secured bond. SEPT. 9: Gary Kenne Hollifield, 68, Bessemer City, breaking and entering, criminal summons. SEPT. 9: Stetson Hassan Abdi, 24, 127 Galilee Church Rd., possession of firearm by a felon, $10,000 secured bond. SEPT. 9: Derrick Holden Cole, 22, 212 E. Parker St., uttering forged instrument,$1000 secured bond. SEPT. 11: A 17-year-old male was charged with assault, assault on a government official and disorderly conduct, $5000 secured bond. SEPT. 12: Jeremy Ryan Smith, 21, 219 El Bethel Road, resisting public official, $275 secured bond. SEPT. 13: Michael Jay Mathis, 35, Bessemer City, simple possession, $7500 secured bond. SEPT. 14: Jerome Tracy Walls, 41, 603 Meadowbrook Dr., communicating threats, no bond. CITATIONS AUG. 29: Tommie Eugene McIlwain Jr., 28, Gastonia, expired tag. SEPT. 3: Andrew Phenix Brown, 69, 1714 Kings Drive, Apt. 203, expired tag, no vehicle inspection. SEPT. 3: Kendra Lanelle Mansfield, 35, 916 Brookwood Dr., suspended driver's license, revoked license, expired tag.. SEPT. 3: Michael Dean Truesdale, 60, Shelby, no insurance, failure to reduce speed to avoid a collision with another vehicle, careless driving, failure to carry registration card. SEPT. 3: Saqinah Dnair Bounds, 29, Gastonia, revoked registration card, failure to carry valid driver's license, expired tag, no insurance. SEPT. 4: Rouio Antonieta Lopez, 44, 306 Countryside Road, expired tag. SEPT. 4: Joscelyn Alexis Barnette, 18, Statesville, speeding. SEPT. 4: Joshua Duane Brooks, 26, 144 Conner Dr., failure to decrease speed to avoid a collision. SEPT. 4: Nathan Alan Vess, 32, Gastonia, red light violation. SEPT. 5: Rashod Jarreau Douglas, 27, Gastonia, revoked license. SEPT. 5: Eric Matthew Dryden, 21, Grover, speeding. SEPT. 6: Kimberly Ann Harbin, 39 Gastonia, expired tag. SEPT. 6: Ashley Scott Tindall, 46, 450 Dixon School Road, no insurance, revoked tag. SEPT. 7: Jonathan Dwayne Anderson, 35, Shelby, revoked license, expired tag. SEPT. 9: Danny Ray Brady II, 38, 212 Cleveland Ave., operating a motor vehicle without decreasing speed to avoid colliding with another vehicle. SEPT. 11: Estevan Simon Martinez, 19, Shelby, speeding, no operator's license. SEPT. 12: Keisha Nicole Smith, 35, Gastonia, expired tag. SEPT. 12: Casey Leonard Biddix, 26, 407 Chestnut St., no operator's license. SEPT. 12: Stacey Leigh Ware, 43, Bessemer City, no operator's license. SEPT. 12: Taylor Marie Cudd, 24, 528 Belvedere Circle, revoked license. SEPT. 12: Chelsey Mae Kaiser, 24, 607 Groves St., revoked license. SEPT. 12: Timothy Eugene Cain, 47, 902 First St., expired tag. SEPT. 12: Christopher Brian Floyd, 31, Gastonia, no operator's license. SEPT. 12: Ronell Johnny Brackett, 55, 803 Jackson St., operating a Moped without safety helmet. SEPT. 12: Christopher Wayne Stafford, 25, Dallas, revoked license. SEPT. 12: Scott Eugene Alvin Green, 29, Gastonia,

expired tag. SEPT. 13: Michael Jay Mathis, 35, Bessemer City, no operator's license. SEPT. 13: Alvin Tyrone Jefferies, 31, Crouse, fictitious tag, revoked license, failure to apply for new certificate of title. SEPT. 13: Bryan Martin Packer, 40, 112 Monta Vista Drive, trespassing. SEPT. 13: Brandon Blaine Boone, 34, 302 Amhurst Drive, leaving scene of an accident without giving proper information. INCIDENTS AUG. 30: A resident of Lake Montonia Road reported that a hammer drill, a hand drill and a tool bag with assorted plumbing tools were taken from his pickup truck. SEPT. 9: A resident of Sterling Drive reported that the trunk of her 2009 Honda was damaged by someone using an unknown object. SEPT. 10: City of Kings Mountain Patrick Center, 900 E. King St, reported that an unknown vehicle damaged the overhead canopy doing $1500 damage. SEPT. 10: A resident of Alexander Street reported that a suspect busted the back window of her vehicle. SEPT. 11: Police recovered a reportedly stolen vehicle owned by a Dallas resident. SEPT. 11: A resident of Belvedere Circle reported identity theft. SEPT. 11: A resident of Sterling Drive reported harassing phone calls. SEPT. 12: Police recovered a reported stolen 2015 Hyundai belonging to a Tulsa, Oklahoma resident. WRECKS AUG. 28: Officer M. D. Butler cited Amy Blair, 133 Tiara Drive, Trailer 10, with failure to reduce speed after her 2014 Chrysler rear-ended a 2005 Dodge operated by Katherine Dianne Houston, 151 Crown Court, and the collision caused Houston's vehicle to hit a vehicle operated by Brandy Bush, 146 Crown Court which was stopped at a stop sign at the intersection of Morris Road. Property damages were estimated at $12,500. SEPT. 3: Officer H. W. Carpenter charged Michael Dean Truesdale, Shelby, with failure to reduce speed, no vehicle insurance and careless and reckless driving after the vehicle he was driving struck a commercial vehicle operated by Roger Moore of Rock Hill, SC which had stopped at the intersection of NC 161 at a traffic light. Property damages w e re estimated at $7,000. SEPT. 3: Officer Bryan McGinnis said that a1993 Olds operated by William David Allen of Gastonia rearended a 2015 Chevrolet operated by Jacqueline Goode of Gastonia. The accident happened on Second Street. Property damages were estimated at $1300. SEPT. 3: Officer Chi Ming Lai said that right tire blew and the steering rod broke loose on a 1998 Ford Explorer being driven by Tiffany Bowen of Lawndale. Bowen lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a light pole. Property damages were estimated at $1,000 to the vehicle and $3000 to the light pole at 1013 N. Piedmont avenue. SEPT. 4: Officer D. K. Davis said that a 2007 Dodge operated by Janice Brown, Gastonia, hit a 2013 Peterbuilt operated by Isaac Perkins of Darlington, SC on US 74 Business. Damage to

the Dodge was estimated at $3,000. SEPT. 4: Officer F. L. Wittington said that a 2002 Ford operated by Joshua Duane Brooks, 144 Conner Dr., rear-ended a 1998 Honda operated by Jerry Dean Holland of Shelby. The accident happened on York Road and Brooks was cited for failure to reduce speed. Brooks and a passenger were taken to the hospital. Property damages were estimated at $4,000. SEPT. 5: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Joel Jackson, 505 N. City, was backing his 1989 Nissan at Hounds Campground parking lot and hit a brick wall knocking part of it down. Damage to the wall at 114 Raven Circle was estimated at $500. There was only slight damage to the vehicle. SEPT. 7: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that traffic stopped abruptly on I-85 South and a semi truck operated by Thomas Lee Mason Sr., Roanoke Va., hit a 2007 Chevrolet operated by Glenn Kmiecek, Queen Creek, AZ. Property damages were estimated at $4,000. SEPT. 9: Officer F. L. Wittington said that a 2008 Chrysler operated by Susan Moore, Grover, was stopped for a red light on King Street and was struck by a 1997 Honda operated by Danny Ray Brady II, Shelby. Property damages were estimated at $1500. SEPT. 9: Officer F. L. Wittington said that brakes failed on a 2003 Ford operated by Enrique Faxas Jr., Shelby, and the car hit a power pole knocking it to the ground. An estimated $25,000 damage was done to the power pole and $2500 to the vehicle. SEPT. 10: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Jackie Dean Barnette, 819 Southridge Dr., passed out at the wheel and his 1992 Chevrolet hit a power pole on the right side of the roadway. The accident happened on Mountain Street. SEPT. 10: Officer Josh Bryant said that a 1993 Chevrolet operated by Chad Alan Jones, 138 Paradise Lane, rear-ended a 2013 Dodge operated by Tony Bryant Mote, 207 Edel Street, on Shelby Road as Mote slowed to turn into Premier Bank. Kings Mountain Rescue took the injured to the hospital. Property damages were estimated at $4,000. SEPT. 11: Officer Marquis Shon Macopson said that Kimberly Sheppard, Shelby, operating a 2000 Ford, was traveling East on US 74, ran off the road and overturned. Property damage was estimated at $5,000. SEPT. 11: Officer S. D. Shockley said that KMPD officers w ere investigating another wreck on Highway 74 Bypass Eastbound lane when a 2002 Honda operated by Ashlie Deal, 405 Baker Street, rear-ended a 2005 Saturn operated by EverSinoe Alegria Palacios, Charlotte, who was slowing for emergency vehicles. Cleveland County EMS took the injured to the hospital. Property damages were estimated at $4,000.

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Broad River Genealogical Society presents Inman with map in honor of Liberty Mountain drama work

GRANT TO LIBERTY MOUNTAIN – Ward 5 city commissioner Rick Moore, left, and Ward 4 city commissioner Rodney Gordon, right, present a check for $10,000 from the Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority to Jim Champion, accepting for the Kings Mountain Little Theatre for its recent production of “Liberty Mountain.” The money pays for marketing of the drama in a 100 mile radius. Moore is chairman and Gordon is vice-chairman of the TSA.

Left to right, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Inman, Greg Payseur and Mike Allen, at a special presentation to Inman in appreciation for his work on “Liberty Mountain,'' by the Broad River Genealogical Society. Photo by STEPHEN JOLLY Broad River Genealogical Society has presented a framed map depicting 1780 historical sites around the Kings Mountain Battle Area to Bob Inman, playwright and author of “Liberty Mountain,'' the historical drama about the Revolutionary War Battle of Kings Mountain. Officers of the Society also presented a painting of a scene from the Battle of Kings Mountain to Joy Performance Theater, where “Liberty Mountain” had a successful run this summer. Michael C. Scoggins, historian for the Culture & Heritage Museums and research director of the Southern Revolutionary War Institute in York, SC, drew the map. Robert Wilson painted the battle scene. After a career in the Army Air Corps and Air France,during which he flew transport planes in World War II and the Korean War, Wilson returned to South Carolina to create beautiful paintings. Many of the Wilson paintings hang in the State House in Columbia, SC, Santee State Park in Moncks

Corner and Ninety-Six National Historic Site. Broad River Genealogical Society President Greg Payseur, assisted by officers Mike Allen and Steve Jolly, made the presentations last Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in front of Joy Theatre where Jim and Susan Champion accepted the painting and Bob Inman and his wife, Paulette, accepted the framed map. “This is something I will always treasure,'' said Inman, who said he would enjoy tracing the areas where the skirmishes occurred and seeing the locations of rivers, creeks, and historical sites.'' Jim Champion said the Battle of Kings Mountain painting would be hung inside the Joy Theatre. “Liberty Mountain” rekindled area interest in the Revolutionary War and has many people asking if they had an ancestor who participated in the Battle of Kings Mountain. During one of the performances of the play this summer Susan Champion learned that her ancestor, Daniel Whitener, not only

was at Kings Mountain, but actually was one of the men witnessed to have shot Major Patrick Ferguson. An old newspaper article about Whitener shooting Ferguson was reprinted in a booklet called “Backcountry Grit” prepared by the Broad River Genealogical Society. The booklet tells how the war played out in the Piedmont and Mountains of North and South Carolina and is available from the Society for a donation of $10. Broad River Genealogical Society volunteers are available to assist anyone wanting to discover their lineage. Located at 1145 County Home Road in Shelby, the Society opens its library to the public every Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m., the second and third Mondays from noon to 4 p.m. and the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. ''Knowing that your ancestor participated in historical events will make history come alive for you and tracing your history is fun and fulfilling,'' said President Payseur.

KMHS band headed to Florida Some hard work has paid off the KMHS concert band. Members of the band partnered up with the Kings Mountain Herald in a subscription drive aimed at helping it raise money to

make a trip to Florida to play at Disney World. In addition to its usual cookie dough sale, which has been used to fund the trip it makes to the Sunshine State once every three

years, this time around the group joined forces with the local weekly in a subscription drive that garnered $10 for the band’s fundraising efforts for every subscription sold.

Mark Blanton, an account representative for the Herald, is flanked by the KMHS band directors Andy Washburn, at left, and Gil Doggett.

CITIZENS: remember dark day in history

Scene from the 911 service at Kings Mountain city hall Friday at noon. Photo by HALEY WILSON From Page 1A

Left to right Jim and Susan Champion accept a painting from Broad River Genalogical Society for the Kings Mountain Little Theatre and Joy Theatre which will hang in the theatre. Making the presentation are Society President Greg Payseur and Mike Allen, far right.

responders and emergency workers. Firemen rang the fire bell in remembrance and Sara Workman's “Going Home,” “Amazing Grace” and “Taps” and Sophia Kellstrom's rendition of

“The National Anthem” were highlights of the service. Police Chief Melvin Proctor's invocation included prayers for families who lost loved ones on Sept. 11, 2001, children now teenagers without their parents, and the military who serve in harm's way.

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Grover board okays contract GROVER – Town board Monday night okayed a new one year contract with Isothermal Planning & Development Commission for financial and administrative services at cost of $43,248. Scott Dadson gave an update on what his group had provided to auditors Martin & Starnes of Hickory who must complete the year 2013-14 audit before starting on the 2014-15 audit of the town finances. Both groups have been working with the Local Government Commission, the state watchdog of governments having financial challenges. Mayor pro tem Bill Wil-

lis made the motion to delay payment of $4400 to the auditors for their assistance in resolving the town issues with the Internal Revenue Service. “That's not pocket change,'' said Willis, who said he wanted more information. Dadson said he has arranged a meeting with the auditors to find what additional financial information is needed for the audit of Grover's books. “Isothermal has the experience behind them and I would hope that the new mayor and council would work to give them a shot at resolving these financial issues,'' said Mayor J. D. Ledford, who is not a candidate for re-election.

Sub-Station malfunction causes power outage A routine inspection at the Gaston Street Sub-Station last Thursday afternoon discovered a malfunction of some equipment and it was shut down for repairs which city officials first said would take mere minutes to fix but the electricity was off nearly 90 minutes. Citizens who have signed up on the city's emergency notification system and/or those who called city hall were kept informed about the progress of the repairs. Some businesses took an early closure when the lights didn't come back on immediately. You can get notified about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for the city's emergency alert pro-

gram, www.cityofkm.com about severe weather, unexpected power outages, and road closings, etc. You can enter up to five addresses to monitor, your home and business addresses, your child's school or family members w ho also live in Kings Mountain. You will receive time-sensitive messages on your home, mobile and business phones, email addresses, text messages, which ever you prefer. “We don't have as many families in our alert messaging as we would like to have and we hope that citizens will take this opportunity to click on www.cityofkm. com and utilize this service,'' said City Manager Marilyn Sellers.

Schools get graded; CCS sees 86.6 grad rate, a new high North Carolina’s second annual school performance grades, including high school graduation rates, were presented to the State Board of Education last week. Cleveland County’s high school four-year cohort graduation rate is at an alltime high of 86.6 percent, nearly a full percentage point above the state’s average of 85.4 percent. Cleveland County Schools Superintendent Dr. Stephen Fisher said the scores are a reflection both of the dedication of the faculty and students’ hard work. “I am extremely proud of our students, staff and community for the continued improvement in graduation rate,” Fisher said in a statement. “The graduation rate for Cleveland County Schools continues to climb. The Cleveland County Schools Board of Education and administrative staff commend the emphasis placed on graduation in our schools. The work, however, is not complete. We not only want our students graduating from high school, but we want to make sure they are prepared for their post-secondary opportunities and careers.” In addition to the improvement in the gradua-

tion rate, the percentage of county schools receiving grades of C or better was also higher than the state. Across the state, 72.2 percent of traditional public schools earned grades of C or better, and 70.4 percent of public charter schools received grades of C or better. In Cleveland County, nearly 89 percent of schools earned grades of C or better and of the 28 schools measured last school year, 71 percent met or exceeded growth as reported by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Cleveland Early College High School received the A+NG score, presented for the first time this year to recognize a school performance grade of A with no student achievement gaps that are larger than the largest average gap for the state overall. The county’s charter school, Pinnacle Classical Academy, received a B and met growth, and Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, which has students from Cleveland County, earned the A+NG and met growth. As required by state legislation, the School Performance Grades are based 80 percent on the school's achievement score and 20 percent on students' academic growth. The only ex-

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DOGS OF WAR (Ed. Note – Jim Medlin along with the Kings Mountain Vietnam Veterans are sponsoring a campaign to help some Vietnam veterans go to Washington, DC to see the Vietnam Memorial. Individuals and/or clubs interested in sponsoring a veteran can call Medlin at 828/443-7933, or Grindstaff at 704/739-6964, or Bolin at 704/739-8639.) by Ernest P. Howell On February 17, 1963, at the age of 21, I joined the United States Air Force. After completing my basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, I was given the choice of being a cook or an air police. I chose air police. I then completed air police school at Lackland. My next assignment was Seward Air Force Base in Smyrna, Tennessee. It was at Seward that I received the opportunity of a life-time. At that time, all Strategic Air Command bases and all Tactical Air Command bases had sentry dogs. When one of those positions came open, I volunteered for the job. Once again, with my newly acquired “best friend” I went to Lackland Air Force Base for dog school. It was here I, along with members of other branches of the armed forces, learned how to train and handle military sentry dogs. This training lasted eight weeks and included acclimating the dog to gun fire, hand signals and verbal commands to direct the dog, how to care for the dog as well as other important skills relating to working with the four-legged soldiers. My dog and I returned to our regular assignment at Seward. Six or eight months after returning to Seward, I and two of my fellow dog handlers, received TDY orders to return to Lackland AFB for further training and deployment by June 23, 1965. In those days, “deployment” most always meant Vietnam. Once back at Lackland, we were joined by 37 other handlers (all Air Force) and their dogs. We were trained to handle the dogs with our left hands (verses the right hand in our original training). We finetuned our skills in apprehension and alerting. The time came when we put our dogs in their kennels and 40 Air Force dog handlers and their dogs boarded two C-130s….destination unknown. For three days we journeyed - stopping in California, Hawaii, Guam, Wake Islands, and finally we landed at Ton Son Nhut Air Force Base, Saigon, Vietnam. When the planes

ception to this is if a school meets expected growth but inclusion of the school's growth reduces the school's performance score and grade. In that case, a school may choose to use the School Achievement Score only to determine the performance score and grade. To see the complete listings and find out more information from the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, visit www. ncpublicschools.org/accountability/reporting/

Ernie in Viet Nam would land during this journey, we would get our dogs out to use the bathroom, give them water, a little food, and put them back in the kennels to continue the trip. After the dogs were attended to, the dog handlers were given meal boxes (yes, the dogs’ needs came first). After arriving in Vietnam, we learned why we were here. We were part of an Air Force experiment called “Operation Top Dog”. The Air Force wanted to see if the dogs would work in this environment. The German shepherd was selected because this breed could adapt to climate changes in 72 hours; had a 700 pound per square inch bite force; and had an alerting range of 750 yards. If this experiment worked, it would reduce the number of soldiers required to protect flight lines. Accompanying us to Vietnam was Major Caty (Air Force veterinarian stationed at the Pentagon). He was there to make the decision of whether the dogs “worked”. After unloading both C-130s we built the kennels. The dogs did not like the Vietnamese people! We had to secure the metal kennels to wooden pallets as well as put canvas over the fences to help contain the dogs. After this was completed, we were taken to our posts to check them out during the daylight. Each post was approximately two acres. We were instructed that we could go back as far as we felt we needed to be to protect the flight line. All

of our work would be done under the cover of darkness. Why work at night? The enemy was very interested in what types of airplanes were landing and taking off at Ton Son Nhut and they were getting too close. One night my dog, Fritz, alerted and kept pulling on the leash – harder than he had ever pulled. I reached down and unhooked the leash, knowing it was against the rules. Fritz immediately ran – wide open! I attempted to follow. I saw him go into a hole at the bottom of a big bush. I crawled into the hole, trying to follow my dog. I retrieved my flash light and looked around the tunnel. I saw a bowl of rice, bean sprouts, and a small container of water. I saw the dog go out of the hole at the other end of the tunnel. I continued to follow outside. I lost him. Couldn’t find him anywhere. I was in BIG trouble. Finally, after what seemed like hours (but actually was about 20 minutes) Fritz came back! He was unharmed. I was so relieved. After the dogs’ arrival at Ton Son Nhut, the enemy moved their hiding places farther and farther away from the flight line. Thanks to the four-legged soldiers, our Air Force bases in Vietnam were safer. Operation Top Dog was declared a success by Major Caty. We returned to the United States in June, 1966. More dogs were put into service. There is no telling how many lives were saved by our four-legged soldiers. I am forever grateful for the

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■ MEDITATION W h i l e [Jesus] was speaking, a Pharisee invited him to dine with him; so he went in and took his place at the Josh Tucker Pastor table. The St. Matthew’s Pharisee was Lutheran Church amazed to see that he did not first wash before dinner. Then the Lord said to him, “Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness. You fools! Did not the one who made the outside make the inside also? So give for alms those things that are within; and see, everything will be clean for you.”

Luke 11:37- 41 Grace to you and peace from God our Father, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Now more than ever it seems so easy to fake being a Christian. It’s seems so easy to put on a spiritual front where on the outside one can appear devoutly pious in their faith practices but, like the Pharisee’s dishes Jesus references in this week’s passage, their insides are filled with hatred, selfishness and faithlessness. Modern tools and resources make this counterfeit Christianity possible. With information at our fingertips and the ability to interact with others via social media, the opportunity to portray a false sense of one’s religious self is made more read-

ily available. In this encounter with the Pharisee, Jesus makes it known that to be a true disciple one has to be made pure not only the outside, but the inside as well. Discipleship then is about more than our actions and outer presentation things that make us appear faithful; internal discipleship practices are vital as well – those things that we are called to do as Christians that help us build upon and further develop our faith foundation. Discipleship is about becoming a deeper person in the faith. Jesus implores us in this passage to be faithful in our spiritual practices so that our insides are sanctified. Jesus says that if we focus our Christian growth on developing our spirituality within, the outsides would be made clean

as well; we would experience that same type of growth on the outside too. Spiritual cleanliness starts within and works its way out. This passage is about growing in our faith and deepening our relationship with God. How might we be faithful stewards of our insides, our souls and our very beings so that we grow in the faith internally? For me, a regular practice of Bible study, prayer and seeking God’s presence in the world promotes growth in my relationship with God. What spiritual practices promote a connection to God and growth for you? I encourage you to be intentional about developing your faith and discipleship from within and see how God will continue to foster nurture growth on the outside as well.

Kings Mountain Baptist Church, 101 W. Mountain St., will sponsor a community block party Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Hot dogs and special prizes will feature the event. Everyone welcome.

Community lunch Life Outreach will be having lunch for the community on September 23, 2015 at 403 Cherokee Street, Kings Mountain, located behind Farmers Furniture Store. The menu for this month: cola ribs, greens, Mac-n-cheese, rolls, desserts and drinks. Everyone welcome.

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Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member Life Enrichment Center 701 E. Gold St. Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church Kings Mountain YMCA 211 Cleveland Ave. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917 Burning Bush House of God 310 Long Branch Rd (KM) Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247 Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015

Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152 Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697 Church at Kings Mountain 108 E. Mountain St. (KM Women’s Club Bldg.) 704-739-1323

Oak Grove Baptist Church

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

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Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477

El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174

Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310

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

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

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

Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com

Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road 704-739-8396

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

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

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

First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072 First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266 Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011 Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church 101 Benﬁeld Rd. 704-740-7212 Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351

Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206

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

First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651

Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888

First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143

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Engagement announced

Southern Arts Society to honor Blue Ridge Realists Saturday Southern Arts Society will honor Blue Ridge Realists of North Carolina at a reception Saturday night from 6-9 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Many of the artists will be at the reception to meet visitors and discuss their work that is on display at the Southern Arts Society at the Depot through September 25. The exhibit is comprised mainly of art on paper – paintings in watercolor, oil, acrylic and pastel and hand pulled etchings. The artists featured in the exhibit are Bob Timberlake, Ward Nichols, Hal Bryant, Cotton Ketchie, Jack Greenfield, Phillip Philbeck, William Mangum, John Furches, Gary Freeman, Scott Boyle and Frederick Craig Franz. Gallery and Gift Shop hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment. Admission is free. For more information call 704-739-5585.

ASHTON ELIZABETH MALLOCH WILLIAM TYLER WARLICK Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leslie Malloch of Sanford are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashton Elizabeth Malloch, to William Tyler Warlick, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilburn Warlick of Kings Mountain, North Carolina. A December wedding is planned.

High Country Barn – Scott Boyle oil on paper

Vintage Mooresville - Cotton Ketchie watercolor

Homecoming at Macedonia DAY'S EYE water color by Bob Timberlake

The 95th Homecoming will be held at Macedonia Baptist Church Sunday. Rev.

Loretta Cozart, above, placed a display at Mauney Memorial Library to focus on Constitution Week and the risk that framers took in creating it. Members of Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, are spreading awareness of the Constitution. Mayor Rick Murphrey proclaimed the week of Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week, urging all citizens to study the Constitution to express gratitude for the privilege of American citizenship.

Constitution Awareness week begins this Thursday, Sept. 17 The week-long celebration of Constitution Week begins Thursday and members of Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter, DAR, are encouraging an awareness of the document as one of America's most important documents and one of the country's least known official observance. “Our Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans through history to maintain their liberties and freedom and to ensure those inalienable rights to every American,'' said Cozart. “Constitution Week is the perfect opportunity to read and study this great document which is the safeguard of our American liberties,'' states DAR President General Lynn Forney Young.'' We cnourage all citizens across the county to take time this week to reflect on our heritage of freedom and come together to Celebrate America.” The DAR has served America for 125 years as its foremost cheerleader. In 1928 the Daughters began work on a building as a memorial to the Constitution. John Russell Pope, architect of the Jefferson Memorial, was commissioned to design the performing arts center, known as DAR Constitution

Hall in Washington, DC. Today, DAR Constitution Hall is one of the only structures erected in tribute to the Constitution of the United States of America. The tradition of celebrating the Constitution was started many years ago by the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1955, the Daughters petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into Public Law 915 on Aug. 2, 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The aims of the celebration are to emphasize citizens' responsibilities for protecting and defending the Constitution, preserving it for posterity, inform the people that the constitution is the basis for America's great heritage and the foundation for our way of life, and encourage the study of the historical events which led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787. Known as the largest women's patriotic organization in the world, DAR has over 180,000 members with 3,000 chapters in all 50 states and 13 foreign countries. The DAR has long

promoted patriotism through commemorative celebrations, memorials, scholarships and activities for children and programs for new immigrants. For more information about DAR and its programs visit www.dar.org or call 202-628-1776. The local display points out that many risked their reputations on the document and jeopardized future political aspirations. Of the 55 original delegates, only 41 were present to sign the proposed Constitution. Three of those present ( George Mason and Edmund Randolph of Virginia and Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts) refused to sign what they considered a flawed document. An ailing John Dickinson of Delaware was unable to attend the Convention's final session but had fellow delegate George Read sign his name in absence, for a total of 39 signers. In his proclamation, Mayor Murphrey said that the 228th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution ''provides a historic opportunity for all Americans to learn about and recall the achievements of our founders and to reflect on the rights and privileges of citizenship, as well as its attendant responsibilities.”

David Turner will speak at the 11 a.m. worship service. A covered dish luncheon

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CONSTITUTION WEEK – Mayor Rick Murphrey presents a Constitution Week proclamation to Robin Myers, Regent of Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. The celebration of Constitution Week is underway this week with a special display at Mauney Memorial Library.

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Lake Tahoe nuptials unite Marie Foruria, Casey Harrison

Girls Scout open house Thursday, September 17

The Hyatt Regency at Lake Tahoe, Nevada was the setting for the wedding September 4 of Marie Lauren Foruria and John Casey Harrison of Dallas, Texas. The bride is the daughter of Jon Foruria and Kim and John Crosser of Frisco, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Bobby Hendrix and Betty Stewart and John and Maria Foruria. A graduate of Frisco High School, Class of 2003, she received her BBA degree in finance and minor in economics from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. The bridegroom is the son of Butch and Bridget Harrison of Charlotte and grandson of Jack and Georgia Hutchins

Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) has announced an open house of its new Gastonia Service Center at 156 S. South St. Suite 201 for Thursday, Sept. 17 from 5-7 p.m. The new service center will house offices for regional staff and a retail shop. “We are so excited to celebrate our new location in Gastonia as we kick off the new program year at Girl Scouts,” said Lane Cook, chief executive officer at GSCP2P. “This new space provides many opportunities to increase our support for membership as well as increase the visibility of the Girl Scout program.”

of Kings Mountain. He is a 2002 graduate of Northside Christian Academy and a 2007 graduate of UNC-Charlotte with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Travis Dry officiated the ceremony for which the acoustic duo Avalanche provided the music. The bride was given in marriage by her mother and father. She wore a Moonstone English net A-line gown featuring a beaded V-neck and ballerina bodice and a soft flowing circular skirt. Jan Crosser-Cooke of Oxford, England was matron of honor and Caitlin Crosser, Frisco, Texas, was maid of honor. Bridal attendants were Elle Graaf and Mary DeLuis,

both of Dallas, TX, Jessica Klinetobe and Susan Goodwin, both of Charlotte, and Erin Lyons of Greensboro. James Lyons of Greensboro was best man. Groomsmen were Greg Maybin, Chris Goodwin and David Harris, all of Charlotte, and Josh Yeretsky, Spencer Heist and Steven Belaire, all of Dallas, TX. The bride's father hosted the reception after the ceremony in the Lake Tahoe Lakeside Ballroom. Bridget and Butch Harrison hosted the rehearsal dinner at Big Water Grill in Incline Village, Nevada. After a wedding trip the newlyweds are at home in Dallas, Texas.

POOL: insurance settlement From Page 1A of a full repair cost. We expect that to come very soon though. '' Yarbro said administration officials expect the cost of the settlement to be in the ballpark of about $145,000. The storm shredded about 2,500 sq. feet of the 10,000 sq. feet roof. Because the building was built in 1989, Yarbro said the entire roof will have to replaced so that it can meet updated building codes. Once the settlement figure is received, school officials

say the project would likely be completed within eight weeks. The contractor that is negotiating with insurers to do the work is E.S. Walker, a firm out of Rutherford County, Yarbro said. Straight-line winds (also known as wind sheers) struck the natatorium located on the campus of the high school around dinnertime on that day in July. It peeled off large sections of the metal roof and caused insulation and other debris to drop into the Olympic-sized pool. The repair project includes a complete

re-installation of all roofing insulation. The natatorium opened in 1989. It’s property of Cleveland County Schools, but is also used by the Kings Mountain Family YMCA, the Sharks Aquatic Club and occasionally serves as an open pool for the community. Every fourth grader attending Kings Mountain and Grover elementary schools gets swimming lessons at the pool. It has often played host for the South Mountain and Big South Conference championship meets.

THORNBURG: retiring From Page 1A 1983. From there, he became the facility’s assistant director from 1983-1986. Thornburg also serves as the director of the city’s Department of Aging. Thornburg’s next step? Come the first of next year, he’ll join Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, where he has worked on a part-time basis for 17 years as an embalmer and assistant funeral home director. Through the years, Thornburg said he’s been happy to shepherd the Patrick Center, which is aimed at those 55 and older, through a time when Kings Mountain saw its senior population grow and have more specific needs. Its first home was in the Kings Mountain Community Center (now part of the YMCA). For several years, it was housed in the depot on Cleveland Ave. (now the home of Southern Arts Society Inc.). In 2001, with the help of a large donation from the Patrick family, the city re-opened the center in its current home, on East King St. It features dance and exercise glasses, meals, a computer lab, a pool table room and offers other programs for seniors. “We’re unique in that we’re the only city in the state that has an aging department,” Thornburg said last week in his office. “That’s impressive and I think it’s the right thing to do. Our mission has been to keep (participants) active and healthy so they can age in place (live at home). For some of the people that come here, this is their only connection to the community. They like the socialization.” For Thornburg, being hands-on is the most vital part of his job as director. He’s known around the center as being a sociable director with a broad sense of humor, about life as well

as death. “I try to be interactive with the seniors that enjoy the center,” he said. “That’s the fun part of my job. That’s the only way to get to know their needs. And many of them do think it’s funny that I’m a director of a senior center while also being a funeral home director.” In his college years at Gardner-Webb University, Thornburg initially had his sights set on being a physician’s assistant. But while pursuing his degree in psychology he switched gears and began to be drawn to the care industry. “Psychology came easy to me. I knew I wanted to work in that field – just probably not with children,” he said with a laugh. His first job out of college was with the Life Enrichment Center in Shelby where he worked one on one with those suffering from dementia. Thornburg said his parents’ kindness has always been an inspiration to him. “I was very close to them,” he said. “They liked to help others. My father liked to bake pies for other Sunday school classmates who had (were sick) and couldn’t make it church.” It was after working in senior care for many years that Monty earned a degree from Fayetteville Technical Community College in embalming and funeral home direction. “It has been my pleasure to work with Monty for 21 years,” said Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey. “He has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for our seniors for 32 years. Monty is a caring person and a true professional. In the social fabric of today’s society is the architecture of our structures that speak for who we are as a people. As Mayor it has been an honor to work with Monty on the construction of the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center in 2000 and 2001 and the

Senior Center current expansion.” As Monty looks ahead to new horizons, he said that his replacement should both have a passion for working with seniors and a firm background in elder law and government benefit programs. “This is not your typical job in my opinion,” Thornburg said. “It is almost like a calling. You need to be in tune with the needs of the seniors in your community and need to communicate effectively across all socio-economic levels. The perspective applicant needs to be familiar with the OAA, The Older Americans Act and how it channels Title III Funding through the local COG office, Isothermal Planning and Development Commission.” Thornburg is leaving the center at a time when the facility is expanding its space and its services. “I think the City has planned better (than other cities) in determining the real needs of the seniors with the required surveys the center has to offer in order to be certified as a Center of Excellence,” he said. “A long term goal has been to serve a hot nutritious meal five days a week that is prepared on site. With the expansion, this goal should become a reality very soon.” Thornburg is a member of Kings Mountain Baptist Church where he has served as treasurer, deacon and usher. He also serves as the secretary for the Life Enrichment Center Advisory Board and is a former secretary and past president of the Children’s Homes of Cleveland County Board. He’s also a Commissioner of the Kings Mountain Housing Authority and serves on the Board of Advisors for the Cleveland County Healthcare System. This summer he was awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, N.C.’s highest civilian award.

Current Girl Scouts, interested girls and families, and the local community are invited to visit the new location for the community grand opening event, which includes an opportunity to purchase Girl Scout merchandise in the shop. Girl Scout staff will be on hand to answer questions about the upcoming year and to help register new girls and volunteers. Troop placement is based on availability. This event is free and open to the public. “It’s an exciting time to be a Girl Scout. Our program is a great way to spend quality time with girls, support girls on their path to success, and most importantly have

fun,” Cook said. Regular service center and shop hours are: Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and select Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to the Gastonia location, the Girl Scout council also operates service centers in Asheville, Hickory and Colfax. It serves more than 14,000 girl members and more than 6,000 adult members in 40 central and western North Carolina counties. For more information on membership or volunteer opportunities, e-mail join@ girlscoutsp2p.org, or call 800-672-2148 or visit www. girlscoutsp2p.org.

WALEGAS: take $10,000 grand prize From Page 1A design and build all the sets and is a longtime Harley enthusiast. “When it was down to the last two tickets I was watching Jeff and another man standing there and when Ellis (Noell) called a number I thought it was the

other guy who won. It was only until Jeff started walking back to the table that I noticed that everyone was looking at us and I thought they were feeling sorry for us because we lost.” The Walegas haven't made any special plans for spending their winnings yet. Wendy says they will prob-

ably end up using some of it for some unexpected home repairs that recently came up. The Walegas youngest son Dan lives in Greensboro and Matt Walega lives in Gastonia with his wife, Anitra, his three step-sons and the Walega granddaughter who is 16 months old.

WATER PIPE: project complete From Page 1A 1960s and suffered numerous breaks over the years. Pipe replacement is part of an overall water system improvement project for which the city borrowed $33,8M, a no interest State Revolving fund loan, for water plant expansion and rehabilitation. Water plant expansion got underway August 15 and is expected to be completed in July 2016. The new 36 - inch transmission line from Moss

Lake to town, a $16.1 million dollar project, will be ready to go with the addition of a pump station and testing since the last piece of pipe has been installed for the project. State Utility Contractors held the bid for phases I and II, the 36- inch line from Moss Lake to Cansler Street, and Sanders Utilities Contractors held the bid for Phase III , a 12- inch line from Wells Street to Dixon School Road. Phase IV of the water transmission line

project, from Reliance Road to Kings Mountain Boulevard, is expected to be completed in June 2016. The total water/sewer project cost is $33,849,500, not including the $611,120 for the Spillway repairs at city-owned Moss Lake. The city is currently permitted to treat 8 million gallons of water per day. With the new water plant expansion ( cost $11,565,000) the city will be permitted to treat 12 million gallons of water per day.

HOLMES: pushes anti-gay message From Page 1A Kim Davis, the Rowan County, Ky., clerk of court who gained national media attention earlier this month by defying a federal court order in not issuing samesex marriage licenses following a U.S. Supreme Court decision that effectively legalized gay marriage. (The City of Kings Mountain does not issue marriage licenses.) Holmes’ views about homosexuality would likely be described as more extreme than those of Davis, who was held in contempt of court and jailed for five days for her actions. “If you elect me, I’ll uphold the law of the state of North Carolina,” said Holmes, a 77-year-old Korean War veteran who makes a living by selling various wares at area flea markets. I would get the D.A. to swear out a warrant on any man who says he’s gay. Sodomy is a crime, a felony in the state of North Carolina.” “What’s wrong with eradicating homosexuals? We should jail them, throw them all in jail!” said Holmes, who plans to participate in a Meet the Candidates forum at the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club this Saturday. Holmes, who said he is a lifelong member of the Church of God, said he also would like to see alcohol, divorce and all immigration into the United States be made illegal. When it comes to the economic outlook for

Kings Mountain, candidate Holmes has bleak predictions. “(Economic development here) doesn’t matter because Wall Street is going to blow up next week,” Holmes said, adding that Sunday, Sept. 13, was a “Blood Moon.” Holmes declined to fully explain the omen except to say he knew that something drastic would be visited upon the entire world in the coming weeks. Holmes talks freely about his past, which has included run-ins with law enforcement, a prison sentence he received for a theft conviction and pending charges that include disorderly conduct and second degree trespassing related to an incident at a Newton flea market in July. In 1985, he was sentenced to 10 years for larceny of more than $200. He served about four and a half years of that sentence and was released in April 1990. Holmes maintains his innocence in the larceny case. In 2011, Holmes said he was ordered to receive 60-days of psychiatric treatment at Broughton Hospital, a state operated health care facility. That sentence stemmed from a case that involved Holmes being accused of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and a judge’s finding that he was in need of psychological evaluation and treatment. Holmes says that during his stay at the Morganton hospital doctors diagnosed him as suffering from “reli-

gious hallucinations.” Holmes concedes that he is not an expert on politics or governance. “You would probably classify me as someone needing help,” he said. “I’m not a rocket scientist. But I do believe in holiness, in the Bible. Holmes’ run for mayor isn’t his first shot at running for public office. Last year he filed to run for the 111th district of the N.C. House. Election officials rejected the filing due to Holmes 1990s felony conviction, which makes candidates ineligible for statewide office. Nevertheless, he remains decidedly unimpressed with the very office he seeks to hold. “The mayor doesn’t do much, in my eyes,” Holmes said. “He just collects a paycheck. But (incumbent mayor Rick Murphrey) hasn’t had any competition in the other elections and I wanted to see what I could do. If I’m elected, it will be we the people who run the show.” At the ballot in November, Holmes faces Murphrey, former mayor Scott Neisler and Beauford Burton, a newcomer to politics. (The Herald is publishing profiles of the four candidates in the race in the run-up to the election.) Holmes has been married to his wife Sue for 53 years. The couple has two children. He says that in his free time he likes to pray and ask God for wisdom. “I try to meet people and talk to them about salvation,” he said.

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Scenes from Kings Mountain Historical Museum fundraiser

Susan Champion, President of the Kings Mountain Historical Museum, and Adria Focht, Museum Director, are pictured at Saturday’s big fundraiser for the Museum which was a sell-out of 300 tickets. The event also featured auctions, pastries and home canned and farm goodies. Photos by W. DONALD CRAWFORD

Glenda Hallam, left, and Reba Harper greeted the guests at the annual fundraiser of the Kings Mountain Historical Museum Saturday.

Priscilla Mauney was chairman of the highly successful Kings Mountain Historical Museum fundraiser on Saturday at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Lifestyle & Conference Center.

Larry Hamrick Sr. and Sara Griffin invite guests at the Kings Mountain Museum fundraiser to volunteer at the Museum.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES - Kathy Hambright, left, Children and Youth Chairman of Unit 155, American Legion Auxiliary and Pat Lemmon, far right, Unit 155 President, present school supplies collected by Unit members to Bethware Elementary teachers Lori Wilbanks and Janet Suber for distribution to students. Photo by LIB STEWART

Laura Gibson and Riley Wallace of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church in KM present school supplies to North School teachers Ashley Davis, Mrs Allen (substituting for Mrs. Caldwell), and Mrs. Watson (not shown). Supplies come from a Saturday Stimulus drawing held monthly by Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church on Wednesday. Photo by MARK BLANTON

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In memory of those who lost their lives during the terrorists’ attack on September 11, 2001, Kings Mountain High’s football players run onto the playing field carrying the American flag for Friday night’s football game with the East Rutherford Cavaliers. (Photos by KM Herald)

Lady Mountaineers win first pre-SMAC CC meet Kings Mountain High’s girls cross country team finished first in the first pre-South Mountain Athletic Conference run Tuesday at R-S Central. Kaitlyn Moss, making her first run of the year after a pre-season injury, led the Lady Mountaineers with a third place finish (25:23). Kings Mountain compiled 53 points, followed by Draughn 62, R-S Central 72, Shelby 89, East Rutherford 127, East Burke 138 and Crest 167. Kings Mountain placed six runners in the top 20. Freshman Nicole Bridges ran fifth, Mariah Roberts 14th, Miranda Ellis 15th, McKay Williamson 16th, and Kassidy Hamrick 19th. Other KM finishers were Caroline Foster 21st,

Georgia Moss 22nd, Montanna Smith 24th, Jessica Lovell 28th, Carmen Henwood 55th, Caroline Kosol 57th and Evey Morris 29th. Kings Mountain’s boys finished fourth, led by an eighth place finish from Malachi Wingate in 20:55. Austin McKee of the Mountaineers finished 10th in 21:19. East Burke led the way with 45 points, followed by Draughn 49, R-S Central 78, KM 132, Crest 133, Shelby 147 and Chase 166. Other KM runners included Bryson Key in 33rd place, Caleb Barnes 51st, Austin Mosely 61st, Zachary Falls 62nd, Kaleb Estridge 64th, Trevor Rhea 67th, Josh Brucker 71st, Isaac Branch 83rd and Josh Sears 92nd.

J’Air McCluney is loose on a good run in Monday’s game with East Rutherford at John Gamble Stadium.

Undefeated KM and Burns battle Friday It took Kings Mountain part of four days to get past a very physical East Rutherford team 42-23 to run its season opening winning streak to four games and set up the first big Cleveland County rivalry game Friday at Burns. The two teams were tied 7-7 late in the first quarter Friday night at John Gamble Stadium when the game was called due to severe lightning. The contest resumed Monday at 7 p.m. under clear skies. Kings Mountain was able to shake a 10-7 deficit to go into halftime ahead 14-10. The Mountaineers broke the game open with a 21-point third quarter. Burns was able to get its game in with Chase Friday, and posted their third straight win. At this point, all four Cleveland County teams are undefeated. The Bulldogs will be more rested than the Mountaineers and will present another big challenge for Greg Lloyd’s guys. “Hopefully, we will play much better than we did tonight,” Lloyd said after the East game. “If we can this will be a really good game. They’re running a spread option this season and their quarterback is doing a very good job with it. They run a 3-4 defense and they are very aggressive.” After impressive wins

over North Gaston and East Gaston to open the season, the Mountaineers have had trouble hanging onto the ball the past two weeks and are also committing penalties in crucial situations. East Rutherford took advantage of KM’s penalties and fumbles to break the 7-7 tie Monday and take the lead on a 31 yard field goal by Austin Roderick. It capped a 59 yard drive that began on a fumble recovery and was set up by a 15-yard pass interference penalty against the Mountaineers. The Mountaineers grabbed a quick 7-0 lead Friday night, going 80 yards on their first possession and scoring on a 40-yard pass from Darren Burns to Jake Merchant. East drove right down the field and tied the game. The KM defense stopped the Cavs on a fourth down play only to give them a first down on a face mask penalty. Kings Mountain appeared to have a touchdown on their next possession when Merchant caught a pass across the middle and went into the end zone; however, he was ruled out of bounds at the 11. On the very next play, the Mountaineers coughed up the football. Monday, East recovered a second quarter fumble and See FOOTBALL, Page 4B

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KMHS vs. E. Rutherford September 11/14, 2015 YARDSTICK First downs Yds. Rushing Yds. Passing Passes Fumbles lost Yds. Penalized

ER KM

ER 8 78 162 8-18-2 2 65

BY THE NUMBERS Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 7 3 7 6 7 7 21 7

Two-point conversions were the difference as Kings Mountain Middle School opened its football season Monday with a 16-14 victory over Crest at Crest. The Patriots play their first home game today at 5

o’clock against West Lincoln. Ricaylen Mack scored both Patriot touchdowns. He scored in the first quarter on a 37-yard run and Belton Pressley threw a two-point conversion pass to Bryce

KM 18 118 287 12-21-1 3 75

KM RUSHING McCluney 17-57, McClain 12-24, Burns 4-3, Grier 5-11, Mosley 2-24. KM PASSING Burns 12-2-1-287 KM RECEIVING Frederick 1-18, McCluney 1-14, Mosley 3-120, Bolin 2-16, Merchant 5-119. PLAYERS OF GAME Offense - Kavin Mosley 3-120 receiving, two TDs, one rushing TD; Jake Merchant 5-119 receiving, 1 TD. Defense – Chance Frederick, Jake Merchant, pass interceptions; Jerdon Pressley, fumble recovery. Special teams – Cameron Morgan, fumble recovery; Micah Randall 6-for-6 PATs.

Kings Mountain High School Sports This Week Wednesday, Sept. 16 4 p.m. – High school tennis, Kings Mountain at East Burke. 4:30 – High school volleyball, Kings Mountain at East Burke (JV/V DH). 5 p.m. - Middle School football, West Lincoln at Kings Mountain. 6 p.m. – High school soccer, Kings Mountain at East Burke (varsity only). Thursday, Sept. 17 4 p.m. – Middle school soccer and softball, Kings Mountain at Shelby. 7 p.m. – JV football, Burns at Kings Mountain. Friday, Sept. 18 7:30 p.m. – High school football, Kings Mountain at Burns. Saturday, Sept. 19 4:30 – High school cross country, Kings Mountain in Freedom Invitational in Morganton. Monday, Sept. 21 4 p.m. – High school tennis, Kings Mountain at East Rutherford. 4 p.m. – Middle school

cross country, Kings Mountain at East Lincoln. 4:30 – High school volleyball, Kings Mountain at East Rutherford (JV/V DH). 5 p.m. – High school soccer, Kings Mountain at East Rutherford (JV/V DH). Tuesday, Sept. 22 TBA – Middle school golf, North Lincoln and R-S Central at Kings Mountain. 4 p.m. – Middle school softball and soccer, West Lincoln at Kings Mountain. 2 p.m. – High school golf, all SMAC teams at Orchard Hills, Morganton (Draughn host). Wednesday, Sept. 23 4 p.m. – High school tennis, Burns at Kings Mountain. 4:30 – High school volleyball, Burns at Kings Mountain (JV/V DH). 5 p.m. – Middle school football, Lincolnton at Kings Mountain. 5 p.m. – High school soccer, Burns at Kings Mountain (JV/V DH).

ing an outstanding game. Isaac Watson blocked a punt, Clark intercepted a pass and Zach Crawford recovered a fumble.

KM netters beat Highland

T 23 42

HOW THEY DID IT FIRST QUARTER 8:10 – KM – Jake Merchant, 40-pass from Darren Burns (Micah Randall kick). 80-yd. drive, 6 plays following ER punt. Other highlights included Mosely 10-yd reception and McCluney 16-yd. run. 4:40 – ER – Kameron Garrison 5-run (Austin Roderick kick). 56-yd. 9 play drive following KM KO. Key play 15-yd. face mask penalty against KM on a fourth down run that was short of the first down marker. SECOND QUARTER 3:42 – ER – Austin Roderick 31FG. 59-yd., 6 play drive following KM fumble. Garrison 21 yd. run, pass interference penalty against KM for first down at 14. 0:17 – KM – Darian McClain 1 run (Micah Randall kick). 65-yd. drive, 10 plays. McCluney 14 yd. run, Merchant 19yd. reception, pass interference penalty against ER for first down at 13. THIRD QUARTER 4:20 – KM – Kavin Mosley 79 pass from Darren Burns (Randall kick). 80-yd drive, 4 plays, including 14-yd. reception by Merchant. 2:38 – KM – Mosley 31 pass from Burns (Randall kick). 31yd., 4 play drive following pass interception by Chance Frederick. 1:33 – ER – Hamrick, 54 pass (Roderick kick). 1:10 – KM – Mosley, 30 run (Randall kick). Set up by long kick return by J’Air McCluney. 0:22 – ER – Hamrick 50 pass (kick blocked). FOURTH QUARTER 10:29 – KM – McCluney 3 run (Randall kick). Set up by Cameron Morgan’s recovery of a fumbled punt at the ER 22 and McCluney’s 14-yd. run up the gut to the 3.

Fisher. Mack scored again in the fourth quarter on a 43-yard pass from Pressley. Pressley threw to Titus Clark for the two-point conversion. Coach Tim Gunn cited the Patriot defense for play-

Amber Belcher shutout her opponent in Kings Mountain High’s 6-0 tennis win over Highland Tech last week. (Photo by KM Herald)

Kings Mountain High’s women’s tennis team shutout Highland Tech 6-0 in a match shortened by rain Wednesday at the KMHS court. The bad weather cancelled all three doubles matches. Kings Mountain improved to 6-0 overall and 1-0 in the South Mountain Athletic Conference. Freshman Natalie Lutz, who has not lost a set yet, Carrigan Leatherman, Amber Belcher and Kayla Condrey all won 8-0. Other winners were Kassie Johnson and MC Johnson. The Lady Mountaineers were scheduled to go to Maiden for a non-conference match yesterday and

will travel to East Burke today for their second SMAC match. Singles Natalie Lutz (KM) d. Katie Purello 8-0; Kassie Johnson (KM) d. Genesis Dingle 8-1; MC Johnson (KM) d. Carleigh Ballard 8-2; Carrigan Leatherman (KM) d. Sophie Carter 8-0; Amber Belcher (KM) d. Patience Foster 8-0; Kayla Condrey (KM) d. Manali Dhanak 8-0. Doubles Amber Belcher/Hallie Hunt (KM) vs. K. Purello/G Dingle, did not finish; Jasmine Guy/Ann Baker (KM) vs. C. Ballard/S. Carter dnf; Karmen Houser/Olivia Brucker (KM) vs. P. Foster/T. Purello dnf.

SPORTS BRIEFS Golfers third at River Bend Kings Mountain High’s girls golf team finished third in last week’s SMAC meet at River Bend Golf Course near Boiling Springs. East Burke edged host Crest 154-156 for first place. KM was just three shots off the winning pace with a 157, followed by Draughn at 181. Brianna Plummer of Crest was medalist with an even par 36. Natalie Lutz led KM with a 41. Sarah Drennan shot 55 and Samantha Mayes 61.

Patriots beaten by Shelby, Crest Kings Mountain Middle School’s girls softball team lost to Shelby 24-10 and Crest 16-0 in a non-conference games last week. Sarah Bell led the hitting for the Lady Patriots in Tuesday’s loss to Shelby. Against Crest Thursday, Savanna Briggs had a hit and Jozie Nail and Layla Harris shared pitching duties.

2-1 in a Tri-County soccer game last week. Against Crest Thursday, Christian Quevedo-Johns scored two goals off assists from Josh Visoso. Daniel Carley scored off an assist by Ward Dellinger. The previous Tuesday against Shelby, KM’s goal was scored by Christian Quevedo-Johns. Kings Mountain was scheduled to host Burns Middle yesterday.

KM spikers beat Chase Kings Mountain High’s volleyball team defeated Chase 3-1 and lost to Polk County 3-1 in games last week. The Lady Mountaineers defeated the Lady Trojans 25-9, 25-8, 23-25 and 25-17 at Parker Gym Wednesday before falling 3-1 in a non-conference bout with Polk County on Thursday. The JVs won and the varsity lost in a non-conference match at North Gaston Monday. The varsity won its first set 26-24 before North Gaston came back to win 26-24, 25-21, 25-9.

Patriot kickers HOF barbecue Sept. 25 at KMHS tie Crest 3-3 Kings Mountain Middle School’s soccer team tied Crest 3-3 and fell to Shelby

The annual Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame barbecue will be held Friday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m.-4

Kings Mountain libero Mandy Breakfield bumps the ball in last week’s JV game with Chase. (Photo by Gary Smart) p.m. in the lobby of B.N. Barnes Auditorium at Kings Mountain High School. The cost is $8 per plate. All plates are carry out. Orders of five or more plates can be delivered. All proceeds go to support KMHS athletics and scholarships for senior athletes. Kings Mountain will be hosting rival Shelby in a South Mountain Athletic Conference game at 7:30 that night.

KMHS-East JV game postponed The Kings Mountain at East Rutherford JV football game scheduled for last Thursday in Forest City was called off because of heavy storms. The game will be made up on a Monday night later in the season. Kings Mountain hosts Burns Thursday at 7 p.m.

Madisyn Bolin returns a kick for Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers in Friday’s game with East Rutherford at Gamble Stadium. (Photo by KM Herald)

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KM kickers drop 6-0 bout to Chase The battle of the unbeaten didn’t go too well for Kings Mountain High’s soccer team in Wednesday’s SMAC match with defending conference champion Chase at John Gamble Stadium. The visiting Trojans scored two goals in the first seven minutes of play

and went on to shutout the Mountaineers 6-0. The Trojans improved to 4-0 in the SMAC and 6-0-1 overall while the Mountaineers fell to 3-1 and 5-1. Chase added two more goals in a five minute span later in the half and went into the break with a 4-0 lead.

Kings Mountain regrouped some at the break, and the second half was much more competitive. Nube Jimienez led the Trojans with three goals and one assist. Preston Walker had two goals and two assists and Jose Vasquez scored one goal.

Kings Mountain’s Nolan Raby (7) and Edgar Fabian of Chase battle for control of the ball in last week’s soccer game at KMHS.

Kings Mountain’s Adam Kiser (3) and Chase’s Jonathan Jimenez battle in Wednesday’s SMAC soccer game at Gamble Stadium. Chase remained undefeated with a 6-0 win. (Photos by Gary Smart)

Kings Mountain’s Jordan Sweezy (19) pushes the ball past Chase midfielder Lassana Fofana in last week’s soccer game at KMHS.

Nathaniel Howell, fourth grade student at East School, was recognized as the KM Booster Club’s outstanding student at Friday’s football game at Kings Mountain High School. Left to right with Nathaniel are Stacey Howell, Landon Howell, Brandon Howell, Mark McDaniel and Becky Bailey. (Photo by KM Herald)

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FOOTBALL: KM tops East Rutherford to set up game of undefeateds at Burns five catches for 119 yards, keeping his per game average over the century mark. Mosley caught three passes for 120 yards, including one spectacular “rainbow” pass down the visitor’s sideline that went for a 79-yard touchdown. He also had a 31-yard TD reception, and added a third touchdown on a 30 yard end around. McCluney finished with 57 yards on 17 carries, including a touchdown, and Micah Randall booted six extra points, giving him 23 in 24 attempts for the season, including the last 18 in a row. “We didn’t play that well, but we did score some points,” Coach Lloyd said. “Give East Rutherford a lot of credit. They were really physical. We can play a lot better than we showed tonight.”

From Page 1B took advantage of a pass interference call against the Mountaineers to kick a field goal and lead 10-7 before the Mountaineers drove 65 yards to score on a one-yard burst by Darian McClain to go up 14-10 with just 17 seconds left in the first half. East Rutherford’s big defensive line and linebackers did a credible job against KM’s running attack, holding J’Air McCluney to his only sub-100 yard game in four outings. But the passing attack made up the difference as quarterback Darian Burns and receivers Kavin Mosley and Jake Merchant put on an air show that rivaled the Friday night lightning. Merchant had two catches for 88 yards before the game was suspended on Friday. He finished with

Kings Mountain defensive linemen Trevon Wilson (7) and Max Peterson (64) have their eye on East Rutherford running back Kam Garrison in Friday’s game at Gamble Stadium. (Photos by KM Herald)

SMAC 2A/3A STANDINGS Week 4

Teams Crest Shelby Burns K. Mountain East Rutherford East Burke R-S Central Chase Draughn Last Friday’s results Crest 54, Draughn 7 Burns 20, Chase 7 Shelby 52, RS Cent. 7 Monday’s results KM 42, E.Ruth. 23

Conf. 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1

All 3-0 4-0 3-0 4-0 2-2 1-2 3-1 2-2 2-2

Friday’s Games KM at Burns Chase at Shelby Crest at TC Roberson E. Burke at E. Ruth. RSC at Draughn

Kings Mountain’s Darian McClain (23) runs behind the blocking of Chance Frederick (5).

KM’s Lutz medalist at Pine Mountain Natalie Lutz shot a 41 to lead Kings Mountain High’s golf team to a second place finish in the South Mountain Athletic Conference match Monday at Pine Mountain Golf Club in Connelly Springs. p g

Host East Burke won the team title with a 147. KM shot 153, followed by Crest 155 and Draughn 173. The same four teams play again September 22 at Orchard Hills in Morganton.

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City apologizes for billing glitch DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

Electricity bills may have jumped up sharply during a hotter than usual summer, but one Kings Mountain resident was forced to do a double take when he saw a $63,306.96 power bill for a small home whose utilities are in his name. “I knew that was way off and figured it was because of a Smart Meter malfunction,” said Floyd Sanders, a Ward I write-in candidate for Kings Mountain City Council, who presented a copy of the bill to the Kings Mountain Herald.

City officials are explaining that the size of the bill was the result not of any Smart Meter error but instead was caused by a software upgrade being performed by a third party billing company. The glitch in billing affected only about 30 of the city’s 6,000-plus utility customers, according to Marilyn Sellers, Kings Mountain’s City Manager. About half the bills were incorrectly high, while the remaining were incorrectly low, city officials said. “(Harris Local Government) had some normal

software updates,” said Jean Wyte, the city’s billing director. “During that transition, a few of the bills were calculated incorrectly due to a programming error. It was actually just limited to ‘final’ customer bills, meaning those customers who were either moving or closing their accounts. When we came in Tuesday morning (following the Labor Day holiday), we immediately spotted the problem.” From there, workers in the billing department and others at City Hall tried to reach all of those affected by phone because they knew

that by that point the bills were already in the mail, according to the city manager. “I even looked at the list to see if there were any I knew personally that I might have alternate numbers for,” Sellers said. “We were able to reach almost everyone who we knew would be receiving an incorrect bill.” The city then immediately sent out apologetic letters to the individuals affected by the glitch and explained what had happened. The letters also provided current and correct billing information, Sellers said.

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Homecoming at Mary's Grove

The Rev. Charlene Hutchins and the congregation of Mary's Grove United Methodist Church, 1223 Mary's Grove Church Road, invite the public to the annual Homecoming on Oct. 11 at 11 a.m. Rev. Ronald Lytle, former pastor, will fill the pulpit at the worship service. A covered dish luncheon will be held at noon in the church fellowship hall.

Open gym Thursday Open gym night is every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at East Gold Street Wesleyan Church. All interested community members 16 and older are welcome to take your basketballs and practice at the church educational building. Dress appropriately.

Post Polio Support Group The Foothills Post Polio Support Group will hold the September meeting on Monday, Sept. 21, at 6 p.m. in the conference room of the Life Enrichment Center of Shelby. Dean Kistler will talk about his experiences with polio. Take your own meal. Coffee and water will be provided. Take a caregiver with you.

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Museum fundraiser big success Saturday

Susan Champion, left, presents the grand prize to Wendy Walega. Photo by DON CRAWFORD Kings Mountain Historical Museum’s 12th Annual Reverse Raffle & Auctions took place last Saturday, and Museum Board Members and Staff are proud of the success of the event. Fundraising Chair Priscilla Mauney said, “We received many compliments on the event in general; everyone seemed to have a great time. As always, Susan Patterson’s décor and Keith Falls’ catering were a big hit. People really enjoyed the new event layout, with the buffet line in a separate room to alleviate congestion, which was made possible because of very recent renovations

to the Patrick Senior Center.” Museum Director Adria Focht added, “The Museum owes special thanks to the City of Kings Mountain, Mayor Rick Murphrey, City Manager Marilyn Sellers, and Director of Aging Monty Thornburg for all of their assistance, including having the newly renovated facility fully prepared for our event. We are also grateful for each of our event sponsors and inkind donors for their generous contributions, and for the people who purchased tickets and auction items. It was a sold-out event at 300 tickets, and we were

able to give away over 60 high-quality raffle prizes, including two vacation packages and the Grand Prize of $10,000, which went to first-time ticket buyers Jeff and Wendy Walega. Most importantly, the Museum will have the operating funds to offer free educational exhibits and events for our community in the coming year.” The Museum’s Fundraiser Committee has already begun planning for the 13th Annual Reverse Raffle & Auctions, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Tickets will go on sale in June.

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8th grade Patriot project Project Patriot is the theme of the 8th grade Social Studies class – the Voyagers, Rockets and Super Novas – which got underway this month and last week the students made a trip to the Kings Mountain National Park, walked the trail to Ferguson's grave, and learned a history lesson. Caleb Sigmon, who directed the highly successful summer productions of “Liberty Mountain,'' kicked off the project at an assembly program at Kings Mountain Middle School and it will run from the beginning of the year starting in classrooms and end with students showcasing their projects for the city-wide Gateway Festival on Oct.10. Projects will be based on categories created by Caleb and his wife, Katy, and they will include Visual Arts ( music, drama, dance), weaponry, clothing, genealogy/ gravestones, journal writing, interviews, graphs, medicine, crafts/trade. Visits to the Battleground will be aimed to help give students a better understanding of these categories. Students will receive assistance

in completing projects from guidance in Language Arts and Social Studies. Assistance will be available through the media center and Mauney Library as well. A research paper or essay will accompany the project and will be a required portion of the project. Student rewards will also be featured. One student from each category will be chosen for a limo lunch with the mayor. The top three winners will be selected for cash prizes. Projects and students will also be recognized at a Kings Mountain city council meeting. Student projects will be displayed in windows of downtown businesses and also at the Gateway Festival. Mauney Library, a partner in the project along with the City of Kings Mountain, will sponsor an event led by the Sigmons and the Gateway T:rail will host a Haunted Trail in October where the characters along the trail are those involved in the Battle of Kings Mountain. The trail will be similar to a story walk telling ab out the battle and the people

involved. Loretta Cozart, from the local DAR chapter, says a marker for the African American Patriots who fought in the battle, will be presented on Oct. 7 and this event will also tie-in with the student project. A committee began work on the project this summer and this group included Christy Conner, Windy Bagwell, Julia Clore-Laurich, David Smith, Andrew Ruppe, Caleb and Katy Sigmon, Leah Taber, and Katherine Lynn. Christy Conner's young son, Adam Phillips, a 4th grader, was among the cast of “Liberty Mountain” and Windy Bagwell, Middle School faculty member, became excited about the project when Bagwell said that the 8th grade curriculum included the Revolutionary War in the Social Studies Program. What a neat idea to work up a project that would culminate with the October celebration of the 1780 Battle of Kings Mountain, they said. The idea caught on with the Sigmons and the committee has grown this month to include other community members.

Bullying topic of Ianna to CCS groups Anthony Ianna will speak at the Cleveland County Schools Central Services on September 16th to share his message on eradicating bullying. Ianna will begin the day talking to students about bullying at Shelby Middle and Shelby High schools. He will then visit CCS Central Services at 3:30 p.m. to speak about bullying, Autism, and the heartbreaking combination of the two. The event is free and open to the public and will be held in the CCS Central Services Staff Development Center. Mr. Ianna will speak about bullying, especially bullies who target students with Autism.

At the age of 4 Anthony was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), which is on the Autism Spectrum (ASD). Doctors and specialists told Anthony’s parents that he would barely graduate from high school, would never graduate from college, would never have a shot at being an athlete and would likely live in a group institution with other Autistic kids for his adult life. His family was devastated but pledged they would help Anthony be successful no matter what. Despite bullies, adversity and numerous personal challenges Anthony worked hard

and never gave up. Not only did he earn his Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University in Sociology he is the first known athlete with autism to play Big 10 basketball. Anthony played for legendary coach Tom Izzo while at MSU. He won two Big Ten Championships, a Big Ten Tournament Title, was the recipient of the 2011 Tim Bograkos Walk On Award and the 2012 Unsung Player Award, and was also a member of the 2010 Final Four team. Anthony has pledged his life and career to help those who face similar challenges.

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Standard (trivalent) flu shot: This traditional flu shot has been around for more than 30 years and protects against three different strains of flu viruses. This year’s version protects against two A strains (H1N1 and H3N2), and one influenza B virus.

Intradermal flu shot: For those who don’t like needles, the intradermal flu shot uses a tiny 1/16-inch long micro-needle to inject the vaccine just under the skin, rather than deeper in the muscle like standard flu shots. This trivalent vaccine, however, is recommended only to adults, ages 18 to 64.

Quadrivalent flu shot: This vaccine, which was introduced two years ago, protects against four types of influenza – the same three strains as the standard flu shot, plus an additional new B-strain virus. High-dose flu shot: Designed specifically for seniors, age 65 and older, this trivalent vaccine, called the Fluzone High-Dose, has four times the amount of antigen as a regular flu shot does, which creates a stronger immune response for better protection. However, note that the high-dose option may also be more likely to cause side effects, including headache, muscle aches and fever. FluBlok vaccine: Created for adults

To locate a vaccination site that offers these flu shots, visit vaccines.gov and type in your ZIP code. You’ll also be happy to know that if you’re a Medicare beneficiary, Part B will cover 100 percent of the costs of any flu shot, as long as your doctor, health clinic or pharmacy agrees not to charge you more than Medicare pays. Private health insurers are also required to cover standard flu shots, however, you’ll need to check with your provider to see if they cover the other vaccination options. Pneumonia Vaccines Two other important vaccinations the CDC recommends to seniors, espe-

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CLEVELAND COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 15 SP 252 IN RE: B AND B GROUP DEVELOPMENT, LLC, FORECLOSURE OF DEED OF TRUST Dated May 20, 2010, RECORDED IN BOOK 1596, AT PAGE 2108, IN THE CLEVELAND COUNTY REGISTRY NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the authority contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated May 20, 2010, securing a Note and indebtedness of $122,400.00, which was executed by B and B Group Development, LLC, and which is recorded in Book 1596, at Page 2108, Cleveland County Registry, the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in said Registry, default having occurred in the payment of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust, and at the request of the holder of said Note, the undersigned Substitute Trustee, in accordance with the provisions of said Deed of Trust, will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at 2:00 oâ€™clock p.m. on the 29th day of September, 2015, at the Courthouse door in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina, all of the debtorâ€™s right, title and interest in the real property at 429 Webb Road, Boiling Springs, NC, 28017 (aka Shelby, NC 28152), which is more particularly CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2015 AT 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL CASE NO. Z- 1-8-15 The City of Kings Mountain is requesting a Zoning Ordinance Text change for Article VII: Section 7.1 â€“ Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses â€“ Truck Washing (page 67) and the addition of SR 36 â€“ Truck Washing (Page 103H). The proposed text amendment would allow for transfer truck washing in General Business Districts. CASE NO. Z-2-8-15 Mike Brown is requesting a Zoning Ordinance Text change for Article VIII Special Requirement Notes to the Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses â€“ SR 26 â€“ Recreational Vehicles Parks and Campgrounds (page 102B). The proposed amendment would change the length of stay from 28 days in the

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualiďŹ ed on September 9th, 2015 as Co-Executrix of the Estate of Edith Angeline McDaniel Reynolds, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, ďŹ rms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned Nancy Hughes, Co-Executrix and/or Sherry Byars, Co-Executrix on or before the 16th day of December, 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar

described as follows: Being all of Lot No. 6 of GLENVIEW SUBDIVISION as shown on a plat as recorded in Plat Book 30, Page 167 of the Cleveland County Registry and reference is hereby made to said plat for a full metes and bounds description as if fully set out herein. TITLE REFERENCE: See Deed at Book 1539, Page 2098 of the Cleveland County Registry. The above property is subject to those restrictions of record as recorded in Book 1513, Page 906 and Book 1549, Page 722 of the Cleveland County Registry. Together with all rights, easements, appurtenances, royalties, mineral rights, oil and gas rights, crops, timber, all diversion payments or third party payments made to crop producers, and all existing and future improvements, structures, ďŹ xtures and replacements that may now, or at any time in the future, be part of the real estate described above (all referred to as â€œPropertyâ€?). The term Property also includes, but is not limited to, any and all water wells, water, ditches, reservoirs, reservoir sites and dams located on the real estate and all riparian and water rights associated with the Property, however established. The record owner of said property as of a date not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this notice is: B and B Group Development, LLC.

campground to not more than 2 years on the same site. It would also eliminate the requirement for restroom and bathhouse facilities to be within 300 feet of any camp space. CASE NO. Z-3-8-15 Dennis Bolin is requesting to create a new solar farm overlay that replaces an existing solar farm overlay on a portion of property located at the intersection of Hardin Drive and Stoney Point Road. The property is also known as a portion of KM 4-24, Block 1 and Lot 36U, Parcel 10800. A copy of the application and the proposed text amendments may be obtained at the Planning Department or you may call 734-4595 for additional information. You are welcome to attend the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. to express your opinion on the applications and the text amendments. KMH3693 (9/09 &16/2015)

of their recovery. All persons, ďŹ rms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 16th day of September, 2015. Nancy Hughes, Co-Executrix Estate of: Edith Angeline McDaniel Reynolds 115 Hughes Drive Kings Mountain North Carolina 28086 And/or Sherry Byars, Co-Executrix 102 Garrison Drive Kings Mountain North Carolina 28086 KMH3695 (9/16, 23, 30 & 10/07/2015)

Trustee, or Trusteeâ€™s agent conducting the sale, may begin the sale up to one hour after the time ďŹ xed herein as provided in NCGS 45-21.23. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to NCGS Â§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 upon ten (10) daysâ€™ written notice to the landlord. 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. If you are a tenant and have any questions about your legal rights, please consult an attorney. Although not required by statute, any and all bidders and purchasers at sale should understand that the property described in the subject foreclosure proceeding may or may not contain a structure of any kind. The Substitute Trustee in this matter makes no representation or warranty as to the type or existence of a structure situated on the subject property or whether or not said structure has been afďŹ xed in any way. Likewise, Substitute Trustee makes no warranties or representations of any kind as to whether title to the mobile/ manufactured home(s) on the subject property, if any, has been properly canceled or whether there are any outstanding liens NOTICE OF NOVEMBER 3, 2015 MUNICIPAL ELECTION CLEVELAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in pursuant to NC GS 163-33(8) that a Municipal Election will be held on November 3, 2015 for municipal ofďŹ ces, water board members, and county school board members. The polls will be open for voting on Election Day from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm. All voters registered within the city limits of their municipality (if applicable), within the boundaries of the water board (if applicable) and all registered with the Cleve-land County Board of Elections are eligible to vote in this election. Voters who are already registered to vote need not re-register. Residents who are not registered to vote or those registered who need to make changes must do so by Friday October 9, 2015, 5:00pm. One-stop voting will begin Thursday, October 22, 2015 and will continue through Saturday, October 31, 2015. There is one One-Stop voting location for this election: Cleveland County Board of Elections OfďŹ ce - 215 Patton Drive, Shelby, NC Thursday 10/22/2015 to Friday 10/23/2015: 8:30am5:00pm Monday 10/26/2015 to Friday 10/30/2015: 8:30am5:00pm Saturday 10/31/2015: 9:00am-1:00pm Any qualiďŹ ed voter may vote an absentee ballot by mail. Absentee ballots will be available starting Friday, October 3, 2015. Absentee ballot applications must be made in writing using the NC Absentee Ballot Request form and returned to the Cleveland County Board of Elections. The deadline for applying for

thereon. Said property will be sold subject to taxes, including all transfer taxes associated with the foreclosure, assessments, and any superior easements, rights of way, restrictions of record, liens, or other encumbrances prior to the lien of the deed of trust being foreclosed, said sale to remain open for increased bids for ten (10) days after report thereof to the Clerk of Superior Court. In the event the debtor ďŹ les a bankruptcy petition prior to the expiration of the 10-day period required by G.S. 45-21.27, an automatic stay of the foreclosure will be imposed in accordance with the Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. Â§362) and the bidder must pursue relief through the bankruptcy court. The Substitute Trustee may require the high bidder to deposit cash at the sale in an amount equal to the greater of ďŹ ve percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or $750.00. If no upset bid is ďŹ led, the balance of the purchase price, less deposit, must be made in cash upon tender of the deed. Third party purchasers at sale must pay the tax of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) as required by NCGS 7A-308(a) (1). This the 2nd day of September, 2015. /s/ Alan B. Powell Substitute Trustee Post OfďŹ ce Box 1550 High Point, NC 27261 (336) 889-8733 KMH 3696 9/16 & 23/2015

an absentee ballot by mail is 5:00pm on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Completed ballots should be returned to the ofďŹ ce on or before Tuesday, November 3, 2015 by 5:00pm. If they are returned by mail, they must be postmarked by Tuesday, November 3, 2015 and received no later than Friday, November 6, 2015 at 5:00pm. The Board of Elections will hold meetings each of the following dates for the purpose of approving absentee ballots if necessary: October 13 (9:00am), October 20 (9:00am), October 27 (9:00am) and November 3 (5:00pm). Absentee ballots will be counted on Election Day at the Board of Elections ofďŹ ce. Absentee ballots postmarked by November 3, 2015 will be approved and counted on November 9, 2015 (5:00pm) UnofďŹ cial election results will be released no earlier than 7:30pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. OfďŹ cial election results will be certiďŹ ed at the Canvass Meeting. The Sample hand-to-eye count will be held at the Board of Election OfďŹ ce on Thursday, November 5, 2015 (9:00am). The Canvass meeting will be held at the Board of Elections OfďŹ ce on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 (9:00am) Please call the Cleve-land County Board of Elections with any questions concerning voter registration, absentee ballots, location of polling places and other election matters at (704) 484-4858 or by visiting our website at www.elections. clevelandcounty.com. Dayna Causby Director Board of Elections KMH3694 (9/16, 23 & 30)

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Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Grandparents Day was held Wednesday at North School. Directors were: 1st grades teachers Johnna Wyte, Nicole Smith, and Brooke Deaton. The program included singing and repeating rhymes. Photo by MARK BLANTON

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