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Kaitlyn Moss was crowned as the 2016 KMHS Homecoming Queen Friday night. Photo by GARY SMART
Kaitlyn Moss crowned Homecoming Queen Kaitlyn Moss, Kings Mountain High School senior, was crowned Homecoming Queen Friday at half-time of the Kings Mountain Mountaineers-RS Central football game at Gamble Stadium. Moss was nominated by the Beta Club. She was crowned by last year's queen Gwen Hopper. Members of the Homecoming Court participated in the festivities and families of the queen and court
were present to witness the crowning event. Daughter of Reggie Moss and Paula Harmon, Kaitlyn is a member of the French club, Interact club, Beta club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the National Honor Society. She is a career Renaissance Gold Card holder and Secretary of the Mounties Make a Wish club. Kaitlyn runs cross country and made State her See MOSS, Page 8A
Early voting next Thursday Early voting will start in Kings Mountain next Thursday, Oct. 27, at Mount Zion Baptist Church and continue through Saturday, Nov. 5. A photo ID is not required to vote in person. You can pull up your sample ballot at elections. cleveland-county.com and sample ballots are available at the Board of Elections office in Shelby. The schedule for the Kings Mountain site: Thursday, Oct. 27, 8
a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 8 a.m. -6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
How you can help hurricane victims W&B Trucking across from Ingles on Shelby Road is collecting items for the NC Flood region and a truck with supplies will take donations to Lumberton next week. Thousands were displaced by damage and flooding up the East Coast from Hurricane Matthew. Donations will be ac-
cepted through at least Oct. 21. Donations can be dropped off from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 2072 Shelby Road. W&B Trucking officials say if more donations are given after this weekend that a second truck will be utilized to take needed supplies. People items needed: school supplies, blankets, pillows sheets/pillow cases, toothbrushes, toothpaste, See VICTIMS, Page 7A
The five candidates for three seats on the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners Nov. 8 were unanimous that they would not favor a property tax raise ever and would seek other sources for funds such as the referendum on the ballot for a sales tax increase. Ronnie Hawkins, Johnny Hutchins and Susan Allen, all incumbents, and Mary Accor and Willie McIntosh, challengers and former commissioners, said a one-quarter percent local sales and use tax is fair. All candidates agreed that public safety is a must and that the sales tax helps provide money to help run those agencies, including fire departments. Incumbent commissioners, all Republicans, said at a Tuesday night forum sponsored by Cleveland Com-
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munity College, Cleveland County Chamber and Shelby Star that they are running on their record. Challengers Mary Accor and Willie McIntosh, both Democrats, also spoke on their past experience on the board. “Everyone who has a home knows that you want the best for your family. I consider everyone in Cleveland County my family,'' said Accor. “I like people and I like listening to them and know their needs. I want to be on the board again to keep the tax rates low and make life better for those I serve.”
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McIntosh said he wants to bring balance to the county and sees the need for more transparency and need for a sports facility in upper Cleveland county and auditoriums for two county high schools. No commissioner candidate spoke negatively, responding to question by moderator Dr. Steve Thornburg to “what have been the biggest disappointments and biggest successes of the current board of commissioners?” To a man Incumbent commissioners cited team work which has resulted in many successes and a better quality of life for residents.
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Accor suggested more public hearings and commissioner meetings scheduled in various areas of the county for more public input. Candidates were excited about their vision for the county. McIntosh said he wants to see people working and in affordable housing.”Success breeds success and if we work outside the box and think outside the box we help each other.” Hawkins says his vision for the county is a great quality of life for every citizen and more jobs. See CANDIDATES, Page 7A
Senate candidates didn’t agree on much ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
T h e two candidates for N. C. Senate District 46, which includes Cleveland County, DANIEL didn't agree on much at the political forum conducted Tuesday night at Cleveland Community College. FISCHER But incumbent Senator Warren Daniel, Republican, and challenger Ann Fischer did state they were unopposed to photo ID but Fischer said “a lot of voters don't have ID and if the state will pay for an ID that's fine. My only issue is that the legislation was written for voting, when we know people need an ID for other reasons, such as cashing a check. The voter fraud issue has more to do with machines and ballot access. '' Daniel said he has always been a supporter because voter ID protects the integrity of the election system and it makes sure everybody's vote is only counted once. Daniel called it a tragedy that the Fourth District court of Appeals struck down that law. ''If I am reelected we can
work to restore some of the protections voter ID offers,'' he said. Both Daniel and Fischer had opposing viewpoints on the controversial House Bill 2. Fischer said she was opposed to the bill because it was rushed through in less than 24 hours with no discussion, no debate, and not enough thought. How are you going to enforce it, she asked. I support repeal. I think it represents over reach by the state.” Daniel said the media has spent the last six months misrepresenting HB2 and the motives behind it. He said legislators began working on the bill in the summer of 2015 behind the scenes with a committee of people drafting the language. He said it wasn't until 2016 when Charlotte passed the ordinance that it became necessary to bring it out and have a special session to vote on it. Daniel said that HB2 corrected an unprecedented intrusion into private business. It became necessary, he said, only after Charlotte ap-
proved a radical ordinance to protect a sexual orientation, gender identification, and gender expression as legally protected classes in their city code. Charlotte exceeded constitutional authority and demonstrated the potential consequences when local governments overreach and exceed their powers. To the question should the local board of education be able to set its own calendar and determine the starting date for school each year? If you say, yes, will you support legislation? “I'm open to change and would support flexibility,'' said Fischer. Daniel said there were at least two sides, mentioning the vacation industry and 115 school systems, He said he would support a reasonable flexibility but would not limit all restrictions. Daniel said he had home schooled his children before he entered politics and sent them through the community college system. To another question, “Politics in North “Carolina seems extremely partisan.
What can you do to encourage more cooperation and bring both sides together for the greater good of the State”, candidates had 60 seconds to answer. ''I'm not a really partisan person,'' said Fischer. This is a misnomer.” Daniel said that Democrats and Republicans work together in Raleigh 85% of the time with 15% divided on more divisive issues. I am willing to walk across the aisle.” Fitcher said she disagrees with her opponents' position on building codes, ''he voted to eliminate mandatory building inspections for residential property.'' She wants to reinstate them “to assure homes are safe.” Daniel said that fire chiefs have the tools to enforce building codes. Responding to question about the state's current economic development efforts and what incentives should the state offer new business and industry prospects, Daniel said the state is moving in the right direction on See SENATE, Page 7A
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Margaret A. Johnson loved her family
KINGS MOUNTAIN Margaret Allman Johnson, 88, resident of Kings Mountain, NC, went peacefully to her heavenly home on October 11, 2016 at the Testa Family Hospice House, Kings Mountain. She was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late Conley Allman and Virgie Mauney Allman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Crawford Johnson; daughters, Debra Santora, Sandra Gregory; two brothers and three sisters. An active member of Kings Mountain Baptist Church, she formerly worked in the textile industry and retired from school food service. She was a wonderful loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved crocheting, cooking, and sending special cards to her friends and family. She loved her family and family meant everything to her. Surviving are her daughter, Diane Hurlbut, Cary, NC; brother, Pete Allman and wife, Jenny, Gastonia; sisters, Shirley Moffett, Dallas, Doris McClure, Gastonia and Pearl Sikes, Stanley, NC; son-in-law, Rev. Steve Gregory, Kings Mountain; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The funeral service was conducted Friday, Oct. 14, 2016 at 3 p.m. at Kings Mountain Baptist Church. Pastor Tim Whitesides and Rev. Steve Gregory officiated the service. The family received friends from 1:30-3 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2016 prior to the service in the fellowship hall of Kings Mountain Baptist Church and other times at her home on Myers Street, Kings Mountain. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. Memorials may be made to Kings Mountain Baptist Church, 101 W. Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC or Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. A guest register is available at www. HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
Joseph J. McNamara KINGS MOUNTAIN -Joseph John McNamara, age 84 resident of Kings Mountain, NC passed away on October 14, 2016 at Wendover Hospice, Shelby, NC. He was a US Army veteran. The memorial service was conducted Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Kings Mountain at 11:30 a.m. Father Burk officiated the service. The family greeted friends immediately after the service at the church. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.
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Mike Pruitt salesman
KINGS MOUNTAIN Michael “Mike” McKinley Pruitt, 69, resident of 115 Scism Rd., Kings Mountain, NC, was taken from us too soon on October 17, 2016 at the Testa Family Hospice House. He was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late Rev. Mitchell Pruitt and Etta Rae Hawkins Pruitt. He was also preceded in death by his stepson; Trent Lovelace. Mr. Pruitt was an exceptional salesman and was very passionate about work. He was a member of Grace Covenant Church of God, Shelby, NC. Mike was a wonderful, loving, and generous husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He was always willing to go out of his way to help those in need and had a special love for his dogs and cherished their companionship. Surviving are his wife of 30 years Becky Webster Pruitt, of the home; son, Rev Mickey Pruitt and wife, Peggy, of Dallas; daughter, Lisa Pruitt Waters and husband, Jack, of Lawndale; stepdaughters, Penny Dowda and husband, Charlie and Ann Marie Wright and husband, Lenny, all of Kings Mountain; brothers Don Pruitt and wife, Renae, of Gastonia and Doug Pruitt and wife, Lynn, of Kings Mountain; sister, Pat Pruitt Thomas of Shelby; 14 grandchildre: Kinlee, Colby, Kady, Crystal, Leah, Cassie, Candie, Charley, Silas, Luke, Landon, Lexi, Livi, and Blake; and four great-grandchildren. The memorial service will be conducted Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 at 4 p.m. at Patterson Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Mickey Pruitt and Rev. Brian Johnson will officiate the service. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, Oct. 19, 2016 in the Family Life Center at Patterson Grove Baptist Church and other times at the home, 115 Scism Road, Kings Mountain. Memorials may be made to Grace Covenant Church of God, PO Box 162, Shelby, NC, 28151. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals. com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
John A. Willis
CHARLOTTE – John Anthony Willis, 38, formerly of Shelby, died Sept. 6, 2016 in Antigua. A memorial service was held Saturday, Sept. 15, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Shelby. The family received friends after the service. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN – Martin Bennix, Sr., 81, of 409 Belvedere Circle, died October 5, 2016 at Peak Resources. The family received friends 30 minutes prior to the funeral service at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016 at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. Condolences: www.genesisfuneralservices.com Genesis Services & Chapel of Kings Mountain was in charge of arrangements.
Jimmy Houser KINGS MOUNTAINThomas “Jimmy” Houser, 73, passed away Sunday October 16, 2016 at his residence. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 at Christ Worship Center in Gastonia. Rev.Tommy Buchanan and Rev. Tim Barrett will officiate the service. The family received friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday night at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain. Internment will be in Grover Cemeery. Online condolences: www.clay-barnette.com Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain is in charge of arrangements.
Louise Panther GROVER - Mary Louise Panther, 93, died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, at Hospice at Wendover. The funeral service was conducted Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 at 2 p .m. at the Chapel of Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Shelby. Rev. Dr. J. Barry Goodman officiated the service. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial was in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby was in charge of arrangements.
Ed Heinz SHELBY- Ed Heinz, 75, passed away Wednesday October 12, 2016 at his residence. A gathering and time of sharing for family and friends will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday Oct. 21, 2016 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby. Online condolences: www.claybarnette.com Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Allen Jones
SHELBY – Robert Allen Jones, 81, of Shelby, died Monday, Oct. 10, 2016 at Hospice of Cleveland County. A Celebration of Life Service was held Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016 at Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Shelby at 2 p.m. Graveside service was held and afterwards the family received friends at a reception in the Family Life Center of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby was in charge of arrangements.
ARRESTS OCT. 9: William Shane Abernethy, 33, 1016 N. Piedmont Ave., fugitive warrant from Florence, SC, no bond. OCT. 10: Naman Eric Hawkins, 29, Bessemer City, failure to comply for pre-trial, no bond, transported to Gaston County Detention Center. OCT. 10: Montrace Dashawn Sanders, 25, Shelby, assault on female, $1,000 secured bond. OCT. 11: Glenn Lee Orr, 44, Charlotte, three counts obtaining controlled substance by fraud/forgery, felonies, trafficking of opium or heroin, two counts, felonies, $40,000 secured bond. OCT. 14: Cassie Marie Yow, 24, 103 Cloninger Rd., second degree trespassing, $1,000 secured bond. OCT. 14: Brittany Joann Jones, 26, 103 Cloninger Rd., second degree trespassing, $1,000 secured bond. OCT. 14: Richard James Thomas, 25, 105 Morris St., resist, delay, obstruct, $1000 secured bond. OCT. 15: Cheyenne Alexandria Nelson, 20, Gastonia, larceny, possession stolen goods, possession paraphernalia, $1500 secured bond.
CITATIONS OCT, 4: Jessica Brown Floyd, 29, 904 Henry St., no operator's license. OCT. 4: Dejuan Tyrice, 36, Shelby, expired tag. OCT. 6: Robert Louis Burton, 41, 603 Mauney Ave., possession synthetic cannabinoid, possession drug paraphernalia. OCT 7: Natalie Kathleen Humphries, 19, Shelby, failure to give information to police at the scene of an accident. OCT. 8: Jennifer Lynn Martin, 29, 18 Bennett Dr., no operator's license. OCT. 10: Michael Lemar Ervin, 45, 112 E. King St., no operator's license. OCT. 10: Kellie King Parker, 43, Rutherfordton, NC, speeding. OCT. 10: Donna Renee Owens-Davis, 38, Shelby, speeding. OCT. 10: Lori Kay Canipe, 37, 201 Orr Terrace, expired tag, no current vehicle inspection. OCT. 10: Jerry Reginald Blalock, 74, 614 Bridges Dr., failure to decrease speed to avoid a collision. OCT. 11: Heather Michelle Anthony, 32, 1060 Barnett Dr., speeding. OCT. 11: Latricia Shiquda Melton, 30, 508 N. Watterson St., speeding, revoked license. OCT. 11: Kristen Ann Lunsford, 27, Bessemer City, revoked tag. OCT. 11: Zachery Hugh Belk, 24, 113 Bain Road, no insurance, no registration of vehicle. OCT. 11: Heather Rae Stewart, 26, Gastonia, speeding. OCT. 14: Taylor Renee Gray, 23, 200 Spruce St., speeding, stop light violation. OCT. 14: Vickie Webb Jenkins, 57, Bessemer City, speeding in school zone. OCT. 14: Krystal Dawn Baisden, 32, 128 Autumn Woods Drive,Trailer 9, evoked license plat. OCT. 15: Richard Earl Wayne Hargett, 35, 120 Mountainside D., stop light violation. OCT. 15: Maverick Alvernon Ross, 58, 1622 County Line Road, revoked license. OCT. 15: Jeremy Roberts, 30, 6009 Mahogany Lane, Apt. 18, revoked license. OCT. 15: Kelton Walls, 22, 1618 County Line Rd., possession marijuana. OCT. 16: Anthoy Eckemoff, 27, Blanch, NC, speeding. OCT. 16: Lisa Joyce Land, 37, 148 Hawks Nest Court, no operator's license.
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OCT. 16: Dana Baker Petty, 47, Spindale, speeding. OCT. 16: Timothy Ray Wright, 49, 1008 N. Cansler St., speeding. OCT. 16: A 17-year-old male was cited for speeding 90 m.p.h. In a 65 m.p.h. Zone. OCT. 16: Kalea Phelps, 23, Wilmington, speeding. OCT. 16: Lisa Marie Thomas, 38, Woodbridge, VA, speeding. OCT. 16: Dennis Shane Barnes, 25, 214-4 Jim Patterson Rd., speeding, revoked tag. INCIDENTS OCT. 10: A resident of Wright Road reported theft of a green Kawasaki KLX 125 motorcycle from his property by someone cutting a chain. OCT.11: Kentucky Fried Chicken, 409 E. King St., reported damage to a glass door during a break-in. Nothing was reported missing. OCT. 11: Walgreens 15110, 900 Shelby Road, reported that a customer presented a forged counterfeit prescription for Oxycodone. OCT. 12: Bennett Brick Co., 419 Phifer Road, reported a break-in and vandalizing of seven filing boxes and four filing cabinets. OCT. 12: Prescription Plus, 703-1 East King St, reported theft of currency. OCT. 13: A resident of Linwood Lane reported damage to a car door in a parking lot on E. King Street. OCT. 15: Rite Aid 11450, 601 E. King Street, reported larceny of assorted cosmetics. OCT. 14: A 17-year-old male was cited for speeding. OCT. 14: Vickie Webb Jenkins, 57, Bessemer City, speeding in a school zone. OCT. 14: Krystal Dawn Baisden, 32, 128 Autumn Woods Dr., Trailer 9, fictitious tag. OCT. 115: Maverick Alvernon, Ross, 58, 1622 County Line Road, revoked license. OCT. 15: Jeremy Jarrod Roberts, 30, 6009 Mahogany Lane, Apt. 18, revoked license. OCT. 15: Kelton Shamaud Walls, 22, 1618 County Line Roa, possession marijuana. OCT. 15: A resident of Canterbury Road reported that an office building at 115 S. Battleground Ave. was broken into and currency taken. Damage to the glass window was estimated at $300. OCT. 15: Police said an unknown white male driving a white Expedition left the gas nozzle in the vehicle and drove away, damaging the gas pump at 1909 Shelby Road. OCT. 16: Roses, 1314 Shelby Road, reported shoplifting of assorted clothing. WRECKS OCT. 1: Officer J. L. Dee said that a 2015 Nissan operated by Artemio Ralon, 200 Spruce St. Apt.1B, was struck by a hit and run driver in the parking lot at 2111 Shelby Road. Property damage was estimated at $1600. OCT. 1: Officer J. L. Dee said that a 2014 Honda owned by Maria Elvira Obando-Ramirez, 605 Landing St., was struck by a hit and run driver in Ramirez's driveway at 605 Landing Street. Property damage was estimated at $1,000. OCT. 2: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Delores Cabinum of Lincolnton, operating a 2009 Mazda, ran the red light on York Road and her vehicle was rear-ended by a 1997 Dodge operated by Judith Ledford of Cherryville, who was making a left turn north onto York Road. Property damage was estimated at $1650. OCT. 4: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that both drivers claimed the green light in an accident on NC 216. Russell Norville, Mooresboro,
was driving a 2001 GMC and Sharon Jackson, 508 Margrace Road, was driving a 1997 Honda. Cleveland County EMS and Kings Mountain Rescue transported the injured to the hospital. Property damage was estimated at $21,000. OCT. 5: Officer Stephen Skinner said that Samantha Hamrick, 907 Boyce St., operating a 2000 Nissan, rearended a 2004 Nissan operated by Prunella Young, Clover, SC. The accident happened at US 74 Business at Highway 216 with no injuries and minor damage. OCT. 6: Officer Marquis Shon Macopson said that Cameran Thomas of Grover was backing a 2000 Dodge in the parking lot at Dollar General on York Road and bumped a 2009 Chevrolet being driven by Lisa Gill, Bessemer City, through the parking lot. Property damage was slight. OCT. 8: Officer Chris Tate said that Julianna Marie Mudd, 204 W. King St., was walking north on S. Battleground Avenue and was struck by a 1995 Nissan operated by Kyerian Hardin, 219 Branchwood Road, traveling north on S. Battleground. Mudd was transported to a Gaston County hospital for treatment. Tate said Mudd was wearing dark clothing and there were no signs that the Nissan left the roadway. Property damage to the vehicle was estimated at $1500. OCT. 8: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Laymond Joseph Caldwell Jr., 206 N. Cansler St., operating a 1994 Mercury, was traveling south on NC 216 near Margrace Road. Caldwell said he was forced off the road into a ditch by another driver who left the scene in a dark green Ford Taurus. Property damage was estimated at $5,000. OCT. 8: Officer Jonathan Price said that Brian Richard Goodell, Rocky Mount, NC, suffered what appeared to be a “diabetic episode” at the wheel of his 2004 Chevrolet and blacked out. The Chevrolet led I-85 South and struck the guardrail doing damage to the left tire and suspension and came to rest on the guardrail 230 feet after leaving the roadway. No other vehicle was involved. Property damage was estimated at $800 to the guardrail and one post and $1000 to the vehicle. OCT. 8: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Dawn Rook, 413 Saint Luke Church Road, operating a 2012 Hyundai on Highway 74 Business near S. Piedmont Ave., made a left turn into the path of another vehicle traveling west. Rook told officers that the other driver said there was no damage to his vehicle and left the scene. Property damage to the Rook vehicle was estimated at $2500. OCT. 8: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Dustin Gray McDaniels, Franklinville, NC, operating a 2009 Pontiac, was in the parking lot of Food Lion on King Street when a black Ford Mustang operated by a female hit the vehicle and pulled off. McDaniels said he followed the Ford Mustang from Kings Mountain to Shelby and got the tag number of the other car. Slight damage was reported. OCT. 9: Officer Chris Tate said that an unknown driver ran the stop sign at the end of Ark Street causing a 2011 Nissan operated by Andrea Shanice-Leavell Hall, Shelby, traveling East on Fulton Street, to hit the vehicle. After the accident the driver and two male passengers fled the scene. Property damage was estimated at $5,000 to the Nissan. OCT. 9: Officer M.D. Butler said that Nicholas Ratte, 846 Sunnyside Shady Rest,
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READY, SET, GO – City of Kings Mountain runners get ready for the 5K race in the Cleveland Cup. The 70 employees r eceived the cup award for having the most participation by a municipality in the race which also included Cleveland County and City of Shelby employees Photo by ELLIS NOELL
City Wellness program wins Cup
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Lareina Carpenter, Director of the city’s wellness program, right, her husband, Wayne Carpenter, left and City Manager Marilyn Sellers, middle, hold up the gold trophy won by 70 city employees participating in the second annual Cleveland Cup, 5K race in Shelby last Friday.
Seventy City of Kings Mountain employees won the Cleveland Cup, the gold trophy presented to the municipality with the largest participation in the 5K wellness race last Friday in Shelby. The Cleveland Cup is a 3.1 mile race promoting wellness and friendly competition between employees of Cleveland County, Shelby City and Kings Mountain city employees. Stephen Brackeen, brother of slain Shelby police officer Tim Brackeen, was overall winner. The 3 25 participants in the event wore police blue shirts with Team Brackeeon
the back of the shirts honoring the late officer. The youngest Kings Mountain employee in the race was 18 and the senior member was a 80-year-old participant at the Patrick Senior Center. The race was grouped in different age groups and winners from Kings Mountain were Taylor Thrift, of KM Fire Department, first , 34 minutes, 47 seconds; Meagan Noell-Teasley, of KMPD, third in her age group , 31 minutes, 13 seconds; and Steve Killian, of the Planning Department, second in his age group, 38 minutes, 36 seconds. Mayor Scott
Neisler and City Manager Marilyn Neisler walked the complete route. The Cleveland Cup promotes staying active and staying healthy which results in increased productivity on the job. Kings Mountain had 34% of its employees participating in the race, Shelby at 32% and Cleveland County had 28% participation. Lareina Carpenter directs the city's wellness program and every department is involved. Other members of the committee are Karen Tucker, Teresa Patterson, Jonathan Newton, Toni Mode and Susan Todd.
LITTER SWEEP PROJECT- Girl Scouts in Troop 20309 and 23010 and their families took as their project cleaning up litter from streets in the city. From left, Skye Trombetta, Taylor Lovelace, Cora Torres, Kaylei Brophy, Drew Trombetta, Andrew Nealy and Lilly Nealy.
Girl Scouts clean-up In Litter Sweep project
Mayor Scott Neisler registers his entry in the Livermush Festival Saturday in Shelby. His Livermush Brittle took second place. Also pictured are Katherine Pennington and Danny Pritchard, judges, and Cathy Noell, who chaired the livermush cooking contest. Photo by ELLIS NOELL
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BYNUM CHAPEL MEMBERS – Members of Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church turned out in large numbers at the candidate forum last Tuesday night and won the certificate for having the largest number of church participation at the event.
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A candidate forum last Tuesday night drew a turnout of seven candidates and representatives of four other candidates at Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church Family Life Center. “Listen, ask and decide” was the theme and moderators were Pearl Burris Floyd, former N.C. Representative,
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Troops 20309 and 20310 moms/volunteer Ann Torres read in the Herald a bout the “litter sweep” that Kings Mountain citizens were invited to take part in recently following a mayoral proclamation by the mayor and city council. They did just that and took to the streets. Troops 20309 and 20310 went to work and conducted a litter sweep on West Mountain Street.
The Girl Scouts and family members walked from West Elementary School to Kings Mountain Baptist Church cleaning the streets. “We are so proud of our troop accomplishment,'' said co-leaders Melissa Brophy and Angie Trombetta. They continued, “We love our children and we look forward to watching them grow and lean. We truly have become family.”
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Food Lion's $1,000 gift to Crisis Ministry launched new shopping experience Food Lion on Shelby Road cut the ribbon last Wednesday celebrating renovation “launching a new shopping experience” and took the occasion to present a special donation of $1,000, the equivalent of 11,000 meals, to the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry. Food Lions' 141 stores, including the two Food Lions in Kings Mountain, listened to its customers and turned their suggestions into an “Easy, Fresh, and Affordable” shopping experience where customers found ease and convenience and in turn, Food Lion added thousand of items including fast, easy grab-and-go-options, made the checkouts faster and focused on the associates to provide continued caring and responsive service. Rodney Towery, Food Lion Store Manager of the Shelby Road business, welcomed guests, dignitaries and customers and commented that many customers were in the store while construction was taking place and he expressed appreciation for their patience. “In response to quality fresh meat and produce requests, we believe so sincerely in the quality of our meats and produce that we put a name on it and backed all of our private brand label products with our Food Lion promise,'' he said. He continued, “In stores, you'll now find more local items, fresh produce, ad seasonal favorites that carry a Double Your Money back guarantee. We have also added a new Taste of Inspirations premium line of fresh deli meats and cheeses, a growing selection of Nature's Place beef, pork and poultry items and a dedicated Gluten Free section as well as organic items.” He also spoke to the organization's commitment to eliminating hunger in the
KMHS Theatre to showcase festival entries Saturday
Visiting Food Lion officials present a check for $1,000 to Kings Mountain Crisis Center after a ribbon cutting last week at the store on Shelby Road. From Left: Manager Rodney Towery, Demetrius Walker, Rodney Towery, Heath Long, Shantelle Trent and Carl W. Davis III. Photo by MAYOR SCOTT NEISLER
Rodney Towery, manager of Food Lion on Shelby Road, Food Lion official Carl W. Davis III, a Food Lion customer and Shantelle Trent, Food Lion official, left to right, cut the ribbon at the Shelby Road store celebrating renovation launching a new shopping experience for customers. communities. Presenting the of commissioners, Johnny check to the Kings Moun- Hutchins, county commistain Crisis Ministry, he said sioner and mayor pro tem this agency is the store's Mike Butler as special guests. local feeding agency with Towery recognized visitwhich they they partner year ing Food Lion officials and round and an organization local store associates. “We that means a great deal to the appreciate their teamwork community. Mayor Scott Neisler and their phenomenal dedibrought greetings on behalf cation and commitment,'' he of the city and spoke to the in- said. As a bonus for the day's vestment of Food Lion in the Kings Mountain community. celebration, the first 100 cusHe recognized Jason Falls, tomers received $10 and a chairman of the county board tote bag.
SAR Chapter to mark grave The Battle of Kings Mountain Chapter Sons of the American Revolution will be conducting a grave marking at the grave site of Colonel William Graham at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 22. The grave is located at Archibald Graham Cemetery which is located in a remote area off of Ponder Place. Directions are to proceed South from Highway 74 on Highway 180. Turn left on Highway 226 at traffic light. Turn left at Brookfield Drive then
turn right on Ponder Road. Turn right on Ponder Place which is unpaved and proceed to cemetery. All turns from Brookfield Drive will be marked with directional signs to SAR Grave Marking. Colonel Graham was a patriot of the Revolutionary War who fought at the Battle of Kings Mountain. Sons of the American Revolution and Daughters of the American Revolution will present wreaths in honor of Colonel Graham
THE ADDAMS FAMILY: A New Musical opens Oct. 28 at Cherryville Little Theatre Cherryville Little Theatre will perform “The Addams Family: A New Musical”. With a large cast of 20 actors, from ages 13 – 76, you will be sure to fall in love with their talent, charisma and lovable takes on each and every zany, kooky character. “The Addams Family: A New Musical” opens on Halloween weekend – the perfect way to celebrate a favorite holiday. Show times are: October
28th at 7pm, October 29th matinee at 2pm and again at 7pm and October 30th at 7pm at the Cherryville Little Theatre, 301 W. Academy Street. Cherryville Tickets are only $10 for an adult (ages 18 and up) and $8 for students and seniors. The Box Office will be open through Oct 27th to purchase advanced tickets. 704-842-2147 You do not want to miss this show!
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and some members will be dressed in Revolutionary period uniforms. A color guard will present the colors. Margaret Ledford will provide information about the history of the cemetery and about Col. Grajam. The public is invited to attend this patriotic event, said Battle of Kings Mountain SAR President Doyle Campbell who may be contacted for more information at doylecampbell@ carolina.rr.com or 704739-5485.
Poor Man's Supper Central United Methodist Church, 113 S. Piedmont Ave., will sponsor a poor man's supper, country ham and pinto dinner, Saturday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. Entertainment will be by Derwin Hinson. Tickets are $10 each and proceeds will benefit the church's Costa Rica Mission trip fund. Everyone welcome.
The Kings Mountain High School PROPS Advanced Theatre Class will present its 2016 North Carolina Theatre Conference (NCTC) Play Festival entries, “HKFN: The Abbreviated Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Jeff Goode and “The Other Room” by Ariadne Blayde, Saturday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, October 23 at 2:30 p.m., and Thursday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m. in B.N. Barnes Auditorium on the campus of Kings Mountain High School. Tickets will be $10 for adults and $8 for Senior Citizens and Cleveland County Schools Renaissance Silver Card holders. Renaissance Gold Card Holders and children five and under get in free. The frst entry is Jeff Goode’s “HKFN: The Abbreviated Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” Based on Mark Twain’s novel, the show follows the actor who plays Huck as he tries to quit a production of Mark Twain's classic but controversial story. His escape is complicated when the actor who plays Jim decides to run away, as well. They are joined by the Duke and King, who lead their ragtag fugitive theatre company into a series of ridiculous misadventures. Through it all, Aunt Polly tries to force them all back into the "real" play. The second entry is “The Other Room” by Araidne Blayde, which won the VSA Playwright Discovery Award and had its world-premiere at
THE OTHER ROOM – Destiny Fugua, Sabrina Short, Brennin Fleisher, Mawdison Green and Skylar Green ( both on front row) and Destiny Roberts, far right, in a scene from “The Other Room,’’ one of two entries by KMHS theater students in the North Carolina Theatre Conference Play Festival. form, and clear the stage. After their show, each cast and crew then has an opportunity to hear feedback from professional judges in front of the audience they have just entertained. Two shows are then chosen from each site to advance to the State High School Play Festival in Greensboro, where the performance process is repeated. In 2012, Kings Mountain High School won the State Play Festival and represented North Carolina at the Southeastern Theatre Conference Play Festival in Kentucky. Visit the” Kings Mountain High School Theatre Department” Facebook page for more information.
the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. The play follows Amelia, a brilliant teenage astronomer who happens to have autism. Lily is her classmate who happens to have an interest in astronomy. When a chance encounter after school leads to a growing friendship between them, Amelia’s imagination, intelligence, and constant struggles to connect with the world are revealed in the form of four characters representing her inner life. The NCTC High School Play Festival, held to celebrate high school theatre in North Carolina, features 16 shows over 2 days at each of 8 regional sites. Each show has 45 minutes to set the stage, per-
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Breaking the Tyranny of the Urgent Time...Time is our most precious commodity. How we choose to spend it dictates our lives or rather defines it. Early in my ministry, I used to consider the term “Workaholic” a badge of honor. UnforDR. JONATHAN tunately, workaholism is M. BUNDON quite the opposite. Please Worship Pastor do not misunderstand, First Baptist Church strong work ethic and days’ work is commendable, but consistent overwork is not. Overwork and lack of priorities cause us to neglect that which is most important. Does the “tyranny of the urgent” describe your life? Admittedly, I struggle with time being an oppressor. When you and I allow the
urgent matters in life to dictate and oppress our time, we suffer as do our relationships. Today, God has given me a renewed purpose to be a good steward of time. Briefly, I’d like to share a bit of what has helped me. Initially, I wrote out my priorities and put them in order of importance. Set priorities and fiercely defend them. Understandably “the urgent” task may have its day or season, yet if we are able to make time for our top priorities first, then we are better equipped to handle the urgent. Furthermore, I’ve discovered the urgent becomes less threating when my priorities are clear. With this in mind, I looked to Jesus’ life, ministry, and relationships for insight on my own. Briefly, I will share and explain my priorities. 1. Relationship with God—Jesus spent time with his heavenly father. I must set aside time at the beginning of the day so the urgent
needs do not creep in. I do not mean you and I cannot spend time with God on your breaks, lunch hour, etc. What I do mean is this, I need to connect with God first before I can minister to others. “Be still and know that I am God” Psalm 46:10. Take time to rest in God’s presence. 2. Relationship with family—Jesus invested time and built relationships with his closest friends. My family must have priority in my life. If I fail them, I have failed in ministry. This doesn’t mean I or we neglect work and other needs, yet we must intentionally carve out time for family. Additionally, my family encourages and energizes me so I may minister more effectively to others. I need quality time with my family in order to thrive in life and ministry. 3. Ministry and work—Once my first two priorities are established, I am much more ef-
fective in ministry and work. I am not suggesting an easy how-to guide or 12 step plan to health and happiness. What I suggest, however, is this… when Christ is our first priority; we discover time constraints are not as confining. Personally, when I lose sight of these priorities, I am less effective as a Christian, less efficient as a worker, and frankly…grumpy. Additionally, reduce time drainers (T.V., social media, whatever). I don’t mean we need to eliminate them but do not let them control your time nor take the place of your top priorities. We have been given 86, 400 ticks of the clock each day; 8,760 hours each year, how will we spend them? “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God” 1 Corinthians 10:31.
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Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406
New Life Family Worship Center 428 Oak Grove Road 704-739-9371
Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075
New Way Missionary Baptist Church 105 Waco Road 704-724-0414
Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Avenue 704-739-6811
Oak Grove Baptist Church 1022 Oak Grove Road 704-739-4833
Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Road 704-739-6711 Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354
Oak View Baptist Church 1517 York Road 704-739-7831
Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road, Kings Mountain
Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852
Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216
Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160
Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826
Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920
Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516
Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398
Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354
St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256
Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue
New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507 New Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606 New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128
Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070 Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580
Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007 Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716 The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street 828-381-4777
True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764 Unity AME Zion Church 948 Unity Church Road 704-228-0328 Vestibule AME Zion Church 2175 Vestibule Church Road 704-739-7961 Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive (704) 739-2187 FALLSTON Burning Bush House of God 4538-2 Fallston Rd. Fallston GASTONIA Bethesda United Methodist Church 3714 S. New Hope Rd
Grace Community Advent Christian Church 206 West 3rd Avenue 704-739-9230 GROVER Bethany Baptist Church 423 Cleveland Avenue 704-937-3010 Carolina Praise and Worship Center 201 N. Main Street 704-937-7541 First Apostolic Church of Blacksburg 205 E. Cherokee St. Blacksburg, SC 864-839-1873 WACO New Testament Missionary Baptist Church 2103 Capernium Rd
Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd.
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Downtown businesses win decorating awards Carolina Cotton Company, 227 S. Battleground Ave., won first place, Ingram's Barber Shop, 225 S. Battleground Ave., won second place, and Ink Slingerz Tattoo, 245 S. Battleground Ave., won third place in the city-sponsored decorating contest. Other businesses receiving special recognition are: Flowers by the Falls located at 233 S. Battleground Ave. for best professional design and Ervin Clinic located at 108 W. Mountain St for best business advertisement. Local businesses were
asked to select any motif for the contest, Fall, Halloween or Thanksgiving, and judges had difficult decisions in choosing the winners. City Manager Marilyn Sellers and Mayor Scott Neisler also want to recognize those City Departments located in the downtown district who decorated straw bales in support of the contest: Human Resources located at 103 W. King St, Kings Mountain Police Department located at 112 S. Piedmont Ave, and City Hall located at 101 W. Carolina Cotton Company in downtown Kings Mountain took Gold Street. the first place award in the city's Fall decorating contest.
DAR unveils marker honoring Brevard Robin Masters Meyer and Heather Robbins of the Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, joined other North Carolina Daughters as well as members of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution to unveil a marker dedicated to Revolutionary War Veteran Ephraim Brevard. Dr. Brevard is believed to have been the author of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. The dedication, which was originally scheduled for May 20, 2016 (Meck-Deck Day in Charlotte) took place on Saturday, September 24 at Old Settlers’ Cemetery which is located
Charlotte. It was co-sponsored by The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Chapter, NSDAR and The Mecklenburg Chapter, NSSAR. Brevard, NC was named for Dr. Brevard and representatives from the town traveled to Charlotte to participate in the event. Also present for the dedication were Mac Morrow, Brevard’s Mayor Pro Tem, Jim Fatland, Brevard City Manager, Larry Chapman, Transylvania County UNVEIL MARKER – Pictured with NCSboard of Commissioners DAR District II Vice-Director and Past Regent of Colonel Frederick Hambright and Councilman Gregory Chapter Robin Meyer is Brevard Mayor A. Phipps, District 4 CharJimmy Harris at the unveiling of a lotte City Council. The Colonel Frederick marker dedicated to Revolutionary War Hambright Chapter flag Veteran Ephraim Brevard. was used during the dedin the Historic 4th Ward of ication ceremony.
DAR Service Medal presented to Potter Colonel Hambright Chapter DAR presented the NSDAR Community Service Medal to Jim Potter at the September meeting for his work with the Community Kitchen at Central United Methodist Church and his work with the church's misson teams. Along with Mr. Potter the chapter was pleased to welcome the church’s new
minister, Rev. Jill Rhinehart. The business portion of the meeting dealt with plans for several upcoming events that the Chapter has planned. Plans were finalized for the dedication of the marker to African-American Patriots who fought at the Battle of Kings Mountain. The dedication was on October 7, 2016 at 10 a.m. in the morning.
Plans were also discussed for the covered dish luncheon the Chapter helps serve for the Overmountain Victory Marchers on Oct. 7. The chapter discussed plans for the 100th Anniversary Celebration which will take place on December 10, 2016 and will include placing a DAR Insignia on the grave of Organizing Regent, Ida Pauline Mauney Neisler. After the meeting chapter members walked over to the Kings Mountain Historical Museum for a private tour of the current exhibit, “Turning Point: The Battle of Kings Mountain.” Museum Director Adria Focht delighted the See POTTER, Page 7B
Flowers by the Falls in downtown Kings Mountain won the Fall decorating award for best professional display.
Aldridge Concert Update The Darin and Brook Aldridge Concert, originally scheduled for October 8 at the Kings Mountain National Military Park had to be postponed to October 22, due to Hurricane Matthew. The performance will take place in the park amphitheater at 5 pm. This is a free concert to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service by the Kings Mountain National Military Park. The public is encouraged to attend to share in the celebration.
Volunteers wanted to watch films Volunteers are needed to help watch all the films that get submitted for the 18th annual Real to Reel International Film Festival and narrow them down to the films that will be show during the festival to be held July 26-29, 2017 at the Joy Performance Center in Kings Mountain. Kings Mountain Little Theatre and the Historic Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority are sponsors for this forum for independent film, video and multimedia artists to showcase their talents and garner award winning name recognition and cash prizes, including $1,000 for Best of Show. Violent Arth, of the Cleveland County Arts Center, is also calling for filmmakers to submit their entries and visit
Ingram Barber Shop in downtown Kings Mountain won second place in the Fall decorating contest.
Inkslingerz Tattoo in downtown Kings Mountain won third place in the Fall decorating contest.
Ervin Clinic in downtown Kings Mountain won the Fall decorating award for best business advertisement display. Photos by MAYOR SCOTT NEISLER http://www.ccartscouncil.org/ realtoreelentryform.html to read submission rules and choose from four ways to submit your film to the festival. Arth said volunteers are
needed to help find silent auction items and event sponsors. Call the Cleveland County Arts Council in Shelby to volunteer or email Arth at violet. arth@ccartscouncil.org
OUR TEACHERS ARE SERVICE AWARD - Jim Potter is presented with an NSDAR Community Service Medal for his work with the Community Kitchen and Mission Teams at Central United Methodist Church by NCSDAR District II Vice-Director and Past Chapter Regent of the Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter Robin Meyer
DAR CHARTER – Museum Director Adria Focht, Associate Chapter Member Ruby Parker, Chapter Regent Loretta Cozart, Chapter Treasurer Libby Putnam and Chapter Vice-Regent Renee Bost with the Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter Charter at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum. Members of the Chapter enjoyed a private tour by Ms. Focht as part of their September meeting.
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KMIS Team of the Week This week we highlight a grade level team at Kings Mountain Intermediate School: the Penguins Team. The Penguins are a 5th grade team. Mrs. Blalock is an accomplished and skilled math teacher with passion for helping each student learn to be excited about math. Mr. Davis, a veteran Cleveland County Schools teacher teaches science and loves to help students learn science through hands-on activities. Mrs. Kaylor, the Penguins language arts teacher loves to help kids love reading! The Penguins are an exciting and dedicated 5th grade team!
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CANDIDATES From Page 3A all.” Collins said he became friends with Bill and Hillary's daughter, Chelsea, when they were both enrolled at Stanford University and friendship developed with the whole family. The All-American player from Stanford played 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association. He played for the New Jersey Nets, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics,Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets. After the 201213 NBA season, Collins said he publicly came out as gay and the Clintons were the first friends he talked about it. He became a free agent and did not play again until February 2014 when he signed with the Nets and became the first publicly gay athlete to play in any of the four major North American pro sports leagues. In April 2014, he was featured on the cover of Time Magazine's “100 most influential people in the world.” “The Clinton message is one of inclusion, equality and acceptance,'' he said. Tuesday's forum was the eighth that former school teacher and former principal Andy Mallard, Democrat, has attended. He said he wished he could debate his opponent, incumbent 10th District Congressman Patrick McHenry, who has been absent at all local forums. Responding to a question, Mallard said he favors a universal background check on anyone buying guns and high capacity weapons and that anyone on a “no fly list” should not be able to get a firearm. “I'm for jobs, clean energy, education, a living wage and retirement for all our citizens, and less talk and more action,'' he said. Responding to question about HB2, Mallard said he was running for federal office, not state. But he said he had operated a small business for sometime and HB2 is “bad for business.” Mallard said he had read all six pages of the legislature's HB2 document and it was his opinion that local municipalities should make their own decisions and that school principals should handle the bathroom problems at their individual schools. Betsy Wells, 10th District chair of the Democratic Party, stumping for veteran Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, called Marshall “a friend of Cleveland County, who has cut through red tape for starting companies and expedited getting help for the county. She touted her organizational skills and her record of diligent public service. Shelby lawyer David Teddy spoke for Democrat Roy Cooper, State Attorney General and candidate for governor. “Roy is a good man who stands for education, jobs and for a state that's attractive for people to come to.” Responding to a question about the controversial HB2, he said the bathroom bill was passed too quickly, legislators over reacted and “now they are in a box and can't get out.” Cooper ( who is running against the incumbent Governor Pat McRory) has said if elected he will try to repeal it. Democrat Ann Fischer, candidate for N. C. Senate from the 46th district, responding to a question about Medicare, said that Medicare eligibility should be changed to include single men and single women. “Put money back into education,'' she said. Responding to question about HB2, she said there are much more important items on the legislative agenda. Debbie Crocker asked for support for two Kings Mountain Lawyers – Speaker of the House Tim Moore, who is unopposed for reelection as state Representative, and Justin Brackett, who is challenging District Court Judge Meredith Shuford. Shuford, who has been on the bench for 10 years in Cleveland County, said she makes critical decisions every day in criminal, civil, and property dispute cases. “I'm a child advocate,'' she said in responding to a question about parental rights. Three of the five candidates
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running for three seats on the county board of commissioners were present. Democrats Mary Accor and Willie McIntosh, both Democrats and both former commissioners, and incumbent Johnny Hutchins, Republican, talked about their long experience on the board and their service to the community. Responding to a question about funding of charter schools, Accor said she agrees that parents should have a choice in educating their children whether in public or charter schools. Responding to a question about diversity, Accor said that she was “Miss Black Cleveland County” in 1975, first appointed to the county commission and served 15 years and was the first African American to serve as chairman and has served on both state and national boards, one of 75 picked by President Obama for the national board of public officials. “I'm running for the county board because I care,'' she said. Republican incumbent Johnny Hutchins said he stands on his record of service. “We've added jobs, we've given incentives to people to start their own businesses, and we've partnered with the high schools and Community College to train kids to get jobs.” He praised the new, multi-million-dollar shooting range as a tool to create a safe environment and said no tax dollars financed it. Responding to a question about a proposed casino in Kings Mountain, Hutchins, also a former commission chairman, said he has no information about any progress on a development that is purported to bring hundreds of jobs to the area. Democrat Willie McIntosh, also a former commission chairman and retired Shelby police officer, said he wants to help people and that's why he's running again for a seat on the five-member board. Reponding to the question, what is y our vision,? he said that recruitment of more industry and infrastructure are priorities. An army veteran, he served on the International Karate Team and talked briefly of that time in his life that brought some chuckles from the audience All commissioner candidates responded to the question of diversity, noting that the school system has a diversity committee in place and many African Americans are quality teachers and serve in many areas of the community, including school board. The county board works closely with the school system on funding priorities. Democrat Debi Mull Harrill, candidate for Cleveland County Register of Deeds, said she is part of a team charged with keeping records. Appointed after the former registrar retired, Harrill pledged to operate the office efficiently and recently launched a new program to encourage veterans to record their discharge papers. She said 153 veterans have visited the office since Oct. 4 to receive “Thank A Veteran” photo ID discount cards entitling them to receive discounts at participating area businesses. Larry Wilson, candidate for district court judge in Cleveland/ Lincoln counties, asked everyone to help get out the vote. “This is my 6th election and my last,'' he said, thanking constituents for the honor to serve them. Dayna Causby, Director of Elections, was present to talk one-on-one with any person seeking information or have questions about the Nov. 8 election. She reminded that early voting will start in Kings Mountain on Thursday, Oct. 27, at Mount Zion Baptist Church and said she hopes Kings Mountain will set a record in early voting at the polls. Lakeitha Johnson sang “America the Beautiful,” Dr. Vernon F. Stinson, Sr., Bynum Chapel Pastor, gave the invocation and Beverly Tribble brought greetings and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Angela Dreher introduced moderators and Mrs. Vernon Stinson Sr. gave the blessing before a meal of hot dogs with all the trimmings was served. The forum was sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Bynum AME Zion Church, Divine Nine of Cleveland Gaston counties, and Mount Zion Baptist Church.
The Kings Mountain Herald | www.kmherald.com operating a 2008 Infinity and Stephanie Diane Peterson, Gastonia, was operating a 2015 Toyota. Property damage was minor. OCT. 10: Officer F. L. Wittington said that a three-vehicle wreck happened at Sims Street and Mountain Street. Jerry Reginald Blalock, 614 Bridges Drive, operating a 2007 Toyota, was pulling from a stop sign and hit the driver's side of a 2002 Ford operated by Jeremy Huffman, 306 Somerset Dr., crossed the roadway and hit a 2011 Toyota operated by April Putnam Van Dyke, 103 Mini Street. Wittington cited Blalock for failure to decrease speed to avoid a collision. Huffman was checked out by paramedics at the scene. Property damage was estimated at $5,000. OCT. 12: Officer M. J. Howard charged Crystal Mc-
Mahan, 1123 Phifer Road, with DWI after an accident on Phifer Road. Howard said McMahan, traveling South on Phifer Road, over corrected her 2006 Toyota and lost control of the vehicle which ran off the road and overturned. McMahan walked to her residence. Property damage was estimated at $5,000. OCT. 13: Officer Chi Ming Lai said that both drivers were transported by Kings Mountain EMS and Cleveland County EMS to the local hospital after a 2002 Ford operated by Tygee Donta Kelee Gill, Shelby, was rear-ended by a 2002 Honda operated by Kayla Wells, 1730 Kings Rd. Dr., Apt. 202, on US 74 Business as Gill was turning into 403 E. King Street. Wells said that she did not see the Honda which stopped in front of her. Property damages were estimated at $9,000.
tax policy and encouraging existing business to expand while reducing personal and corporate income tax and using state dollars to fund grants as recruitment tools.
“Hodge podge regulations,'' said Fischer who said tax credits should be given to small businesses. To the question, “what should the General Assembly do to strengthen North Carolina's community colleges and their efforts as North Carolina's primary workforce devel-
opment engine? Fischer said the legislature does not give enough support and Daniel said that community college support is 5% of the state budget and he is looking at an increase from 5 to 6%. “We need to give community colleges like Cleveland the tools they need.”
concern. Hutchins noted that partnering with the community college and law enforcement had paid off in training students and that the Foothills Shooting Complex was a great opportunity for the public and all ages to participate in learning more about safety. McIntosh said public safety, affordable housing and education were all a must for the future. Allen said schools, public safety, youth programs to keep kids off the streets, and a healthy county are goals and noted that some programs are currently underway. Accor said those working public safety should be given the tools to do the job, mentioning that schools, seniors and veterans connect the county. Hawkins also mentioned that training kids at the high school level for jobs would keep them in the community.
Candidates had 90 seconds to respond to “Beyond the standard campaign mantra of 'I don't want to raise taxes, but would never rule it out, what can you tell voters about your tax philosophy? Be specific regarding taxes or fees you would be more likely to increase or decrease. Hawkins said he had served on the board 16 years and the county had not had a property increase. We have always managed our budget without an increase. McIntosh noted that only 1/3 of the county residents own property and a sales tax is the fairest tax. Hutchins said he is in favor of a user tax rather than property tax in the event of a major occurrence that would require extra funds. Accor said any additional revenue could be realized from a sales tax but she like all the candidates would not support a hike in county prop-
erty taxes. Allen said that commissioners are watchful in county spending and by using money wisely no increase is needed. In the event of a disaster she said that the board could consider raising fees for services but that the vote to do that should come from the public. “We are an optimistic county,'' they all concurred. Cleveland Community College offered a live broadcast of the forum on Cable Channel 19 and will rebroadcast several times prior to election day. The Cleveland County Register of Deeds candidates, Debi Mull Harrill, Democrat, and Betsy Harnage, Republican, and district court judge candidates, Meredith Shuford, Democrat, and Justin Bracket, Republican, recorded answers to questions to be edited into the program. Their responses can also been seen on the rebroadcast.
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From Page 2A operating a 2013 Ford, was backing from a parked position at Hardees, 509 E. King St., and bumped a parked 2009 Dodge owned by Gregory Smith of Clayton NC doing slight damage to both vehicles. OCT. 10: Officer F.L. Wittington said that Amos Duncan Greene, 305 N. Carpenter St., operating a 2002 Chevrolet, backed into a 2005 Dodge owned by KMAS, 904 W. Gold Street. The accident happened in Butler Auto parking lot on E. King Street. Property damage was minor. OCT. 10: Officer F. L. Wittington said that both drivers claimed the green light in a wreck that happened at Gaston and King Streets. Michael Ervin, 112 E. King St., was
sizes and prices begin at $4. Supplies for these decorative items is limited so come early to have a good selection. Proceeds from the sale will help to fund the church’s participation in a summer music conference at Bonclarken during the summer of 2017. The pumpkin patch will be open Monday-Saturday from 11:30-7:30 p.m.. closing on Sundays. On Friday evening, October 21 somemores will be available around the fire pit. On Monday, October 31 hotdogs with all the trimmings will be sold. The sea of gold pumpkins at the corner of Edgemont Drive and W. King Street is attracting passersby who look and return to shop.
CANDIDATES From Page 1A Allen wants to see more retail business and even more things to do in every community in the county. She mentioned trails, more shops, travel and tourism on the rise, and people spending money in the county instead of shopping in other cities. Accor wants to see a county that no one wants to leave and everyone wants to come see what is happening. Hutchins said he wants to see a place for children and grandchildren to live and enjoy and said there's more work to do but working together to achieve successes is the goal. Candidates were asked “what are the three greatest issues, other than the need for jobs, facing Cleveland County?” All listed public safety and training as a No. 1
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VETERANS! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! One of the responsibilities of the Register of Deeds office is to record Veterans’ DD214 Military Discharge papers in Cleveland County; Debi Mull Harrill, Cleveland County Register of Deeds, has launched a program in cooperation of the Veterans Services Officer, Debra Conn, encouraging Veterans to record their DD 214’s; We are proud to honor our Cleveland County Veterans by partnering with local businesses to offer discounts as a token of appreciation for their service. The Cleveland County Register of Deeds is providing Veterans with *photo ID cards that can be used for discounts at participating businesses in Cleveland County. The Veteran Discount Program is free to Veterans and to our business partners. Veterans can come to the Register of Deeds office located at 311 E. Marion Street with their DD214, Driver’s license or State-issued ID Card. We will gladly record the document free of charge. If you have previously recorded the DD214 with our office we will verify before issuing your card. If you have any questions call, 704-484-4834.
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Kaitlyn Moss (center) was crowned 2016 KMHS Homecoming Queen on Friday at half-time of the Kings Mountain Mountaineers-RS Central football game at Gamble Stadium.The top five nominees pictured L-R are Kayla Capps, Kassidy Hamrick, Kaitlyn Moss, Breahna Keyes and Madison Green. The ladies are pictured with their escorts. Photo by GARY SMART
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KMHS 2016 HOMECOMING COURT – Front row L-R: Madison Duncan, Madison Weeks, Marla Silaphet, Autumm Sheridan, Choe Pasour, Jessica Dulin, Molly Vongphouthone, Madison Green and Montanna Smith. Second row L-R: Jailah Pettis, Sophia Kellstrom, Breahna Keyes, Mandy Hamrick, Sydney Owens, Sarah Dye, Carmen Henwood and Kassidy Hamrick. Back row L-R: Briasia White, Kayla Capps, Carrigan Leatherman, Kaitlyn Moss, Ashley Rhom, Evey Morris, Destiny Fuqua and Kailey Smith.
MOSS From Page 1A junior year. She has been swimming for 12 years and earned third in State last year. She also runs with the Kings Mountain Track Team. “I love my big family and enjoy spending time with them and my friends,'' says Kaitlyn who is part of the student leadership team in her church youth group. I'm proud to be a Jesus freak,'' she adds.
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Kings Mountain High’s varsity volleyball team is the South Mountain Athletic Conference champion for 2016. Pictured left to right, front row, are Kamyiah Pressley, Jayla Hutchens, Sara Pasour, Mandy Hamrick, Gretchen Boyles, Ashton Withers, Lindsea Kolometz and Ashley Rhom. Back row, left to right, head coach Heather Pasour, Leeasia Rhodes, Baylee Marr, Makena Deaton, Kaniya McClain, Lindsay Deaver and assistant coach Lindsay Ellis.
KM spikers lose at East Burke, still win SMAC Kings Mountain High’s volleyball team was denied an undefeated regular season when it fell to third place East Burke 3-2 in the SMAC final Monday in Icard. The Lady Mountaineers, 15-1 in the conference and 19-3 overall, will hit the practice court while awaiting word on their first round state 3A tournament opponent. Kings Mountain won the first game Monday 25-17, but the Lady Cavaliers came back to take a 2-1 lead with wins of 25-21, 25-23. KM rebounded to win game four 25-20 before East rolled 15-3 in the deciding match. Kings Mountain’s JVs lost 25-20, 25-14 to finish their season with a 10-6 conference and 14-8 overall record. Kieran Smith dished out 47 assists, Lindsey Cales had 20 digs and Lauren McCall 19 kills to lead East Burke. Leeasia Rhodes and Kymiah Pressley had 13 and 12 kills, respectively, for the Lady
Mountaineers. Gretchen Boyles and Lindsey Deaver had 11 and 10 digs, respectively. Sara Pasour dished out 39 assists. Kings Mountain swept East Gaston in non-conference action last week at Parker Gym. The JVs won 28-26, 27-25 and the varsity 25-9, 25-16, 25-16. For the JVs, Kylie Bearfield had five kills, three digs and seven serve receptions. Ruthie Dover had four kills and eight service points. Layla Harris had five service points, four digs and 10 assists, and Mandy Hamrick had 11 digs and 27 serve receptions. For the varsity, Lindsey Deaver had 12 service points, four kills and 10 digs. Makena Deaton had seven service points and five kills. Gretchen Boyles had nine service points, 14 serve receptions and 10 digs, and Sara Pasour had eight service points, 23 assists and six digs.
All state playoffs pushed back week The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors voted Monday to delay fall playoffs by one week because of the devastation in eastern North Carolina caused by Hurricane Matthew. Many eastern teams have not been able to play games because of flooding and other damage caused by the hurricane. Kings Mountain’s volleyball team was scheduled to begin the playoffs Saturday. Now, it will be Wednesday, Oct. 26. The new playoff schedule: Volleyball – Seeding Oct. 25; first round games Oct. 26; second round Oct. 27; third round October
29; fourth round Nov. 1; semi-finals Nov. 3, state championship Nov. 5. Soccer – Seeding Nov. 3, first round Nov. 5, second round Nov. 8, third round Nov. 10, fourth round Nov. 12; Regionals Nov. 15; state championship Nov. 19. Football – Seeding Nov. 12, first round Nov. 18; second round Nov. 25; third round Dec. 2; Regionals Dec. 9; state championship Dec. 16-17. Tennis (individual) – Regionals Oct. 21-22; state Oct. 28-29. Tennis (dual team) – First round Oct. 25; second round Nov. 1; third round Nov. 3; Regionals Nov. 9; state Nov. 12.
Darian McClain punches the ball across the goal line for one of his four touchdowns in Friday’s 35-7 win over RS Central at Gamble Stadium.
‘King’ McClain scores four in 35-7 win over RS Central Darian McClain was selected as homecoming king prior to Friday’s football game at Gamble Stadium, but he wasn’t on hand to be crowned when Kaitlyn Moss was announced as the queen at halftime. That’s because McClain and his teammates were ruling over the RS Central Hilltoppers in a 35-7 victory before a huge and excited home crowd. McClain rushed for 80 yards and four of the Mountaineers’ five touchdowns, and also hauled in an 11-yard pass from Kaylon Wade as the Mountaineers improved to 4-2 in the SMAC and 6-3 overall heading into a game at Chase Friday night. The Mountaineers came out a bit sluggish following a huge 21-19 win over
county rival Crest on Monday night. RS Central’s Devin Littlejohn stunned them with a 73-yard return of the opening kickoff to the KM 17 yard line. Three plays later quarterback Jayden Waddell scored on a two yard run, Tripper Reynolds kicked the extra point and the visitors led 7-0. The Mountaineers went three and out on their first two possessions, but the KM defense held the Hilltoppers on their next two possessions until the offense got going. The Mountaineers went on a 63-yard march late in the first quarter, and McClain scored his first touchdown from a yard out with 11:16 on the second period clock to tie the game. After a three-and-out
JVs beat RS 36-20, last home game Thursday the end zone and returning it deep into KM territory. This time, the Mountaineer defense stepped it up and, following an intentional grounding penalty on fourth down, KM took possession on the RS 43. Three plays later, Christopher Brittain caught an eight yard touchdown pass from John Harmon Melton, and the duo hooked up on a two-point conversion pass to cut the score to 14-8 at the half. The Mountaineers successfully executed an onside kick to begin the second half. Six plays later, Qua Brooks, who would finish with 105 yards rushing, scored from two yards out and Melton hit Lannden Zanders with a two-point conversion pass to give KM a 16-14 lead it would not relinquish. Melton threw nine yards See KM JV, Page B4
when JT Cash recovered a muffed punt at the RS 45. Quarterback Kaylon Wade hit Kavin Mosley with a wide receiver screen, and he split two defenders and rambled down the home sidelines 36 yards to set up McClain’s third TD from nine yards out. “We didn’t get started See KM/RS, Page B2
KM at Chase Friday Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers hope to keep their winning streak going Friday when they travel to Forest City to take on the Chase Trojans. The Mountaineers have won three straight games since dropping
back-to-back SMAC games to county rivals Burns and Shelby. Because of rain Greg Lloyd’s charges played two games last week, defeating Crest 21-19 on Monday before whipping RS Central 35-7 on See KM/CHASE, Page B2
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RS Central stunned Kings Mountain with two quick touchdowns for an early 14-0 lead, but the Mountaineers stormed back in the second half to defeat the Hilltoppers 36-20 in JV action Thursday night in Rutherfordton. The win improved the Mountaineers’ record to 7-1 heading into its final home game Thursday against Chase. The Hilltoppers drove 55 yards after a pass interception to take an 8-0 lead on a three-yard touchdown run from Marcus Briscoe and a two-point catch by John Torvinon. Following the TD, the Hilltoppers recovered an onside kick at the KM 45 and scored six plays later on a 17-yard catch by Torvinon. The hosts threated again after intercepting a pass in
and a personal foul penalty on the Hilltoppers, the Mountaineers marched 49 yards in eight plays with McClain again going over from the one for what turned out to be the winning touchdown and a 14-7 lead.. KM’s defense set the stage for the halftime homecoming festivities
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Mountaineers Five netters qualify for Regional
Post Game KMHS vs. RS CENTRAL OCTOBER 14, 2016 PLAYERS OF THE GAME Offense – Darian McClain, RB, 18-80 rushing, 4 TDs; Kaylon Wade, QB, 8-83 rushing, 4-9 passing for 100 yards. Jonathan Rikard (RG), good blocking. Ricaylen Mack, RB, 17-56 rushing. Defense – JT Cash, Khal Welch, Reese Rhinehart, Eric Garcia.
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inated in the semifinals by the #1 seed Miranda Adair of Crest 6-1, 6-1. MC Johnson of Kings Mountain drew a first round bye and went on to defeat Bailey Cantrell of Burns 6-0, 6-0 and earned her way into the singles championship with Adair. Adair was too much for Johnson as she won 6-4, 6-3. Johnson led the second set 3-0 but Adair proved to be too much and reeled off six straight games to win.
Both players earned the way into the regionals. Doubles matches: Natalie Lutz and Madelynn Frye of KM drew the #1 seed and KM’s Carrigan Leatherman and Kassie Johnson drew #2. Both teams received first round byes. In the second round, Lutz and Frye defeated Hamrick and Ramsey of Crest 6-0, and Leatherman and Johnson came out on top against Warren and Hendrick 7-6,
3-6, 10-4, sending both KM doubles teams to the championship. In the finals, Lutz and Frye defeated their teammates 6-0, 6-0. “Sending five players to the regionals is a major accomplishment for our team, and at the same time shows other teams just how solid our team really is,” said Mountaineer coach Rick Henderson.
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KM RUSHING Darian McClain 18-80, Kaylon Wade 8-83, Ricaylen Mack 17-56, Kavin Mosley 1-12, Shun Allison 1-2, Roman Byers 1-(1-4). KM PASSING Wade 4-9-0-100 KM RECEIVING Kavin Mosley 2-56, Madisyn Bolin 1-33, McClain 1-11. HOW THEY DID IT FIRST QUARTER RS – 10:35 – Waddell 2 run (Reynolds kick). 17-yard, 3 play drive following Littlejohn’s 73-yard opening kickoff return. SECOND QUARTER KM – 11:16 – McClain 1 run (Micah Randall kick). 63yard, 12 play drive following Allison’s 22-yard punt return. McClain 5-25 rushing and 11 yard reception. KM – 6:09 – McClain 1 run (Randall kick). 49 yard, 8-play drive following RS punt. McClain 5-28 rushing. KM – 2:34 – McClain 9 run (Randall kick). 2 play, 45yd. drive after JT Cash recovered a fumbled punt. Set up by Mosley’s 36-yard reception and run to the RS 9. THIRD QUARTER KM – 10:04 – McClain 12-run (Randall kick). 50-yard drive after Allison’s 40-yard return of second half kickoff. Set up by Mosley’s 20-yard catch and run on screen. FOURTH QUARTER KM – 11:09 – Wade 50 yard run (Randall kick). 79yard drive, 6 plays after RS failed on fourth and four pass attempt. Mack 4-17 rushing, Mosley 1-12 rush.
Kings Mountain Sports This Week Wednesday, October 19 5 p.m. – Middle school football, Burns at Kings Mountain. 5 p.m. – High school soccer, Kings Mountain at East Rutherford (JV/V DH). Thursday, October 20 4:15 – Middle school soccer and softball, Burns at Kings Mountain. 7 p.m. – JV football, Chase at Kings Mountain. Friday, October 21 7:30 – Varsity football, Kings Mountain at Chase. Monday, October 24 5 p.m. – High school
Kings Mountain High’s women’s tennis team continued its dominance this year as they traveled to Crest last week to compete in the SMAC tournament. Five Lady Mountaineers punched their ticket to Asheville for the Western Regionals Friday and Saturday. First and second round results: KM’s Amber Belcher defeated Makaylia Goins of Burns 6-1, 6-1 but was elim-
soccer, Burns at Kings Mountain (JV/V DH). Tuesday, October 25 11 a.m. – Middle school golf, Tri-County tournament at Lincolnton. TBA – Middle school soccer and softball playoffs begin. Wednesday, October 26 5 p.m. – Middle School football, first round TriCounty championship playoffs at KMMS). 5 p.m. – High school soccer, Kings Mountain at Shelby (JV/V DH, last regular season game).
Ricaylen Mack rips off a big gain for Kings Mountain in Friday’s homecoming win over RS Central.
KM/RS: Homecoming King McClain nets 4 rushing TDs in win From Page 1B off right, but we had a good finish,” noted Mountaineer coach Greg Lloyd. “It was a long week, playing two games in four days, and that may have played a little bit in in our energy level starting out. But we got the game under control with our running game, and after the defense settled in they played a lot better too. “RS Central is a tough team,” he added. “They always play us tough. It was a good game that can help us get some momentum.” Two second half touchdowns, and continued good play by the defense, blew the game open in the second half. Shun Allison’s 40-yard return of the second half kickoff set up a 50-yard, four play drive with McClain crossing the goal line for the fourth time from 12 yards out, running the score to 28-7. KM’s final score came on the second play of the fourth quarter when Wade got a good block on the right side, then cut to the left for a 50-yard touchdown run. After their initial touchdown drive, the Hilltoppers never seriously threatened again as the KM defense, led by Cash, Khal Welch, Trevon Wilson, Stefan Chisholm, Reese Reinhardt, Eric Garcia, Jeremiah Brown, Nathan Lease, and others held strong. The Mountaineer D held
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the SMAC’s leading rusher, Tyrese Tate, to just 11 yards on nine carries. He was held to zero or minus yards five times. He had gained 180 yards Monday night against Chase. He caught two passes for 12 yards. McClain had plenty of help in the backfield as he, Wade (8 carries for 79 yards) and Ricaylen Mack (16 carries for 56 yards) combined for 215 yards rushing. They got outstanding blocking from their offensive line, including Cooper Short, William Quinn, Jonathan Rikard, Zach Premo, Collin Franks
and others. “I thought all three of our backs had a good game,” noted Lloyd. “Mack and McClain probably had 35 carries between them. They’re a good 1-2 punch, and having Kaylon Wade as a running threat at quarterback is a good thing, too. We’ve sort of changed our identity. We still throw the ball some but we’re controlling the clock with the running game. Those three are definitely a good formula. “Our offensive line has really come on strong, too,” he added. “I though
Jonathan Rikard had a real good game at right guard. Defensively, Eric Garcia stepped in at linebacker for McClain. It makes us a lot better if he (McClain) can get more time on offense. I thought Reese Rhinehart played really well at safety. He made a lot of tackles. “All in all, it was a great effort. We did a good job on Tate. He’s a four-year starter and he we didn’t let him hurt us. The defense always had our eyes on him. It was a really good team win.”
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Kings Mountain quarterback Kaylon Wade keeps the ball around end in Friday’s game with RS Central at Gamble Stadium. (Photos by Gary Smart)
homecoming Friday. On paper, Chase doesn’t appear to be that big of a threat with a 1-4 SMAC and 3-5 overall record. But, Coach Lloyd hopes his players don’t think this is going to be easy. “Their talent level is about like RS Central,” noted Coach Lloyd. “They’ve changed to a spread offense to take advantage of their speed.
They have some of the fastest guys in the conference.” The Trojans’ leader is senior quarterback Tyrese McSwain, who is the son of former Chase and Clemson star Chuck McSwain. “They’re definitely a threat,” Lloyd said. “Our defense will have to be solid. They’ve had a lot of low scoring games. I’m sure that’s what they want Friday. “They play a tough man-to-man defense. We just beat them 24-0 last
year and it wasn’t easy. That was one of our lowest point totals of the season. They’re coming off a bye week and they’ll be tough to beat.” The Mountaineers will be looking for continued improvement in their offense, defense and special teams. “We did some good things Friday night,” he said. “We had a good running game, the defense was good, the punting was good, and we had some big
plays in the passing game. We need to keep it going.” After this week, the Mountaineers will have a bye week before hosting East Burke in their final regular season game on November 4. A win in their final two games would give the Mountaineers an overall 8-3 record (8-2 for playoff purposes) and may assure a first round game in the state 3A playoffs which begin November 11.
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Oh, Happy Day Day! Wilson’s quick TDs spark Patriot win Unbeatens North Lincoln and Kings Mountain met in a battle for first place in the Tri-County Middle School Conference’s Eastern Division Wednesday at KM’s John Gamble Stadium. The Patriots made sure it would be their “Day Day” early on. On their first play after stopping North Lincoln’s game-opening drive, the Patriots’ Damien “Day Day” Wilson rambled 30 yards for a touchdown. After North fumbled on its first play after the ensuing kickoff, Wilson scooped up the ball at the 25 yard line and returned it for a touchdown, then ran a twopoint conversion for a 14-0 lead that sparked the home team to a 42-14 victory that wrapped up the Division title for the Patriots. At 4-0 in the division and 5-0 overall, the defending Tri-County champion Patriots have clinched a home game in the first round of the playoffs Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 5 p.m. Today, they host Burns in the final regular season game. Burns has won only one game, so even if the Eagles upset the Patriots
it would not cost the KM team a first round playoff game here. With a Burns win, East Lincoln (3-1) has a mathematical shot at tying the Patriots for first place in the division but KM has already beaten East and would have the tie-breaker advantage. After Wilson’s initial two touchdowns, North Lincoln rallied briefly and drove 57 yards to cut the score to 14-6. But, Kings Mountain’s Kobe Paysour returned the kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown, and Wilson ran his second two-point conversion to run the score to 22-6. In the second quarter, the Patriots drove 51 yards in seven plays, with Wilson covering the final five to run the score to 28-6. Pasour ran 21 yards with 23 seconds left in the half to put the Patriots up 34-6. Logan Patrick scored from two yards out, and Wilson ran the two-point conversion to push the score to 42-6 with 6:42 left in the third quarter and Kings Mountain coach Tim Gunn handed the game over to the Patriot reserves.
TRI-COUNTY MS STANDINGS Soccer (East Division) N. Lincoln Lincolnton K. Mtn. E. Lincoln Burns W. Lincoln (West Division) Crest Shelby E. Ruth. RS Central Chase Softball (East Division) N. Lincoln E. Lincoln W. Lincoln K. Mtn. Burns Lincolnton
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Kings Mountain Middle running back Damien Wilson (22) had a field day in last week’s 42-14 victory over North Lincoln at Gamble Stadium.
Kings Mountain’s Kobe Paysour (11) returns a kick 85 yards for a touchdown in last week’s win over North Lincoln at Gamble Stadium.
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4-0 3-1 3-1 2-2 0-4 0-4 3-0 3-0 1-2 1-3 0-3 Kings Mountain’s Rashad Brooks (9) gets off a good run against North Lincoln Wednesday at Gamble Stadium.
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Kings Mountain linebacker Michael Pruiksma (99) moves in to make the tackle on RS Central running back CJ Hannon in Thursday’s game at RS Central.
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Kings Mountain’s Qua Brooks (24) picks up some of his 105 yards rushing in last week’s win over RS Central.
KM JV: Junior varsity Mounties drop RS Central 36-20; play last home game Thursday From Page 1B to Zanders, and Brittain ran a two-point conversion, to stretch the lead to 24-14 with 2:58 left in the third period. Runs of 16 and 39 yards by Brooks highlighted the march. Three plays following the ensuing kickoff, KM’s Estevan Chichester-Vargas scooped up a Central fumble and rambled 50 yards down the RS sideline to push the margin to 30-14. RS answered with its final touchdown, but KM marched right back down the field to score on an 11-yard screen pass from Melton to Brooks to put the game on ice. After the early problems, Kings Mountain played well in all three phases of the game. The Mountaineers got multiple tackles from numerous players, including Michael Pruiksma, Isaac Watson, Laz Welch and Ryan McRee. Luke Bishop forced a fumble, Josh Phillips recovered a fumble, and Zanders intercepted a pass. Melton hit 13 of 20 passes for 152 yards. Holden Turner had two catches for 36 yards and Zanders four for 32 yards.
Referees suspended for two weeks The officiating crew that allowed the Crest JVs to kick a game-winning field goal with no time remaining has been suspended for two weeks by the booking agent. The kick was allowed following a lengthy discussion by officials at the October 6 game at Gamble Stadium following an illegal procedure penalty against the Crest offense. By rule, only a defensive penalty as the clock expires allows an untimed down. The booking agent sent an apology to the KM athletic department and said the crew would not be calling any more games in Kings Mountain.
Kings Mountain’s Estavan Chichester-Vargas is congratulated by teammates after returning a fumble 50 yards for a touchdown in Thursday’s win at RS Central.
Sports Briefs Lady Patriots post big win Kings Mountain Middle shutout Lincolnton 22-0 in a Tri-County softball game last week. Aaliyah Byers started and threw three shutout innings for KM in the game that was called after three innings. Makayla Jarvis, Jenna Ramsey, Keegan Irby, Kaylee Lavin, and Byers led the Patriots at the plate. Kings Mountain carried a 5-7 record into a game yesterday at North Lincoln.
KMMS kickers lose 3-2 game Kamyiah Pressley attacks the ball for Kings Mountain in Monday's game at East Burke. (Photo by Gary Smart)
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The KMMS soccer team suffered a tough 3-2 loss to Lincolnton Tuesday.
Kings Mountain came back from a 2-0 deficit to tie the game at 2-2. Christian Quevedo-Johns scored both goals. One was assisted by Dillon Messenger. KM carried a 4-4 conference record into a game yesterday at North Lincoln.
KMMS golf 3rd last week The Kings Mountain Middle golf team finished third last Tuesday at Forest City Municipal with a team score of 197. Crest came in first with a score of 184 and Rutherford County was second with a 192. McCray Bright of Rutherford County was the medalist with a 39. For Kings Mountain, Austin Brown shot 44,
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Kickers beaten by Chase, EG Kings Mountain High’s soccer team lost to Chase 2-1 in a SMAC match and fell to East Gaston 1-0 in a non-conference game last week. East Gaston’s Carter Beck scored with 18 minutes remaining in Wednesday’s contest. Preston Walker and J Jiminez scored for the Trojans.
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Marc Atilano’s hat trick led Kings Mountain High’s JV soccer team to a 3-1 win over East Gaston Thursday night in Mount Holly. The Mountaineers play at East Rutherford tonight and host Burns in their final home game Monday.
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Kings Mountain’s girls finished second and the boys third in a cross country meet last week at Gastonia Ashbrook. The KM teams were at Draughn High in Valdese yesterday competing in the annual South Mountain Athletic Conference meet. Kings Mountain’s Nicola Bridges and Mala-
chi Wingate both had their season’s best times at Ashbrook. Bridges ran second in the girls meet in 21:06, and Wingate was third in the boys meet in 18:08. Ashbrook won the girls run with 46 points, followed by KM 60, South Point 68, Forestview 80, Highland 122, Stuart Cramer 130 and Hunter Huss 199.
KM kickers beat East Burke 5-0 Kings Mountain High’s soccer team shutout East Burke 5-0 in its regular season finale Monday night in Icard. The host team was inspired early. It wasn’t until the 23rd minute that KM penetrated the Cavaliers’ defense. Josue Molina put back a rebound off Luke Rikard’s blast to put KM up 1-0 for the only goal of the first half. The Mountaineers responded to a serious halftime speech by Coach Dan Potter. Landon Wright scored just five minutes into the second half. Josh Scism made a deep run down the right flank and drove a crossing ball four yards in front of the East net. Wright drove the cross into the near side of the net to change the complexion of the match. Mason Nguyen ran the score to 3-0 on a 30-yard bomb that dipped just inside
the crossbar at the 63 minute mark. Travis Wright set up Wright and almost scored a goal of his own from 20 yards out. Nolan Raby headed a Mason Nguyen corner kick that the East Burke keeper stopped, only to have Raby put back his own rebound at the 67th minute. Richard Fernandez came in off the sideline to share the shutout with keeper John Harris IV. Dane Skeith tallied the final goal off a pass from Travis Wright. The Mountaineers improved to 10-3 in the SMAC with three matches remaining. They travel to East Rutherford Wednesday and play their last home match Monday against Burns. The final regular season match is next Wednesday at Shelby. The Mountaineers will open state tournament play on Wed., Nov. 2.
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Forestview won the boys meet with 36 points, followed by Highland 70, KM 78, Ashbrook 138, North Gaston 175, Stuart Cramer 176, Hunter Huss 179, Bessemer City 197 and Cherryville 285. Freshman Maggie Lloyd ran second for the Lady Mountaineers and fifth overall. Conner Calhoun
was seventh, Kassidy Hamrick 20th, Caroline Foster 28th and Zoe Eagan 29th. Austin McKee was KM’s only other top ten finisher in the boys meet, finishing 10th. Freshman Jesse Hughes ran 14th, Jalen Roberts 21st, Zachary Falls 31st and Caleb Barnes 33rd.
Trailblazers sweep Clover, to host Southland playoffs Kings Mountain Elite Trailblazers swept the Clover Blue Eagles in Southland United football action Saturday at Clover and secured berths in the Southland Division playoffs to be held Saturday, Oct. 29 at Kings Mountain High’s John Gamble Stadium. Opponents and game times will be announced later. In the 7U division, Kings Mountain defeated the Blue Eagles 8-0. Nazire Davis scored on a 30-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter. Cam Houser ran the two-point conversion. Derrick Key (four tackles and one tackle for a loss) and Jayden Owens (three tackles and one tackle for a loss) led the Trailblazers’ defense. The Trailblazers finished the regular season with a 6-1 record and secured the #2 seed for playoffs. Kings Mountain’s 9U team defeated Clover 30-6. Davis Beam had 85 yards passing and threw for two touchdowns. Tristian Pressley caught a 30-yard touchdown pass. Carter Simpson caught a fiveyard TD pass. Jamarius Williams gained 95 yards and scored one TD, and Jaden Brooks had a 15yard touchdown run and a
strong offensive performance throughout the game. Andre Pickett had three tackles and two forced fumbles. Elijah Reynolds had three tackles and a tackle for loss. Davaughn Norris added three tackles and a tackle for loss, Tristian Pressley had two fumble recoveries, and Marquise Davis-Hosch had an interception. The Trailblazers finished the regular season 6-1 and will be the #2 seed in the Southland JV division playoffs. Kings Mountain’s 11U team defeated the Blue Eagles 44-6. Jamari Houston scored one touchdown and three two-point conversions. A.J. Adams had a 65-yard touchdown run. Darious Wilson gained 105 all-purpose yards and scored three touchdowns. A.J. Richardson had a 35yard touchdown reception, and Brandon McCall had a 40-yard touchdown run. Dariyon Black, A.J. Richardson, Jayden Harris, Kevyon Lockhardt, Duane Jolly, Devon Dorsey, Jehova Gems, and Zavian Smith were the defensive leaders. The KM team also finished 6-1 to earn the #2 seed in the 11U varsity division playoffs.
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NOVEMBER 5 – at Phenom Hoops, Greensboro, TBD 12 – at Cox Mill, TBD 22 – at Charlotte Christian, 7:30 26 – TBD, Cox Mill 29 – at East Rutherford
DECEMBER 2 – Burns 6 – at Shelby 8 – at Hickory 9 – Draughn 13 – at Crest 16 – RS Central 17 – Ashbrook, at Belmont Abbey, TBD 20 – at Chase 28-30 – at Shelby Christmas Tournament, TBD JANUARY 6 – East Burke 10 – East Rutherford 13 – at Burns 20 – Shelby 24 – at Draughn 27 - Crest 31 – at RS Central FEBRUARY 3 – Chase 9 – at East Burke. (Girls games usually begin around 6 p.m. and boys 7:30 p.m.)
WRESTLING NOVEMBER 15 – Vs. East Lincoln, Burns and Cherryville at Cherryville, 6 p.m. 19 – King of the Mountain Tournament at KMHS, 9 a.m. 22 – Vs. Mt. Heritage, Patton and Shelby at Shelby, TBD 29 – East Henderson, Hickory and Indian Land at KMHS, 6 p.m. DECEMBER 6 – KM, Cherryville at West Lincoln, 5 p.m. 9 – at Beef O Brady tournament, Fort Mill, SC, 5:30. 13 – Fort Mill and Lincolnton at KMHS, 5:30. 17 – at Tigerland Tournament, Fred T. Foard, 6 p.m. 19 – at Shelby 20-21 – at Charlotte Latin
Duals, 1 p.m., 2 p.m, 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m 28 – Vance, Rock Hill and East Gaston, 8 a.m. JANUARY 3 – at Draughn, 5 p.m. 6-7 - at Bearcat Inv., Rock Hill, SC, TBD 10 – East Rutherford and Chase at East, 5:30 13 – West Henderson and East Henderson at West, TBA 24 – Crest and East Burke at KM, 5:30 28 – SMAC tournament at Crest, TBD FEBRUARY 2-4 State duals tournament.
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North Elementary fourth grader Sakhia Boswell received the Booster Club’s outstanding student award at halftime of Friday’s football game at Gamble Stadium. She is pictured with her principal Amy Allen. Back row, left to right, Mark McDaniel of the Booster Club, Sakhia’s grandmother Dana McNeal, and her mother, Tynesha Wilson.
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Lost Playwrights Lost Playwrights will meet Saturday, Oct. 22 from 2-4 p.m. in Kapplan Auditorium at Henderson County Library, 301 N. Washington St., Hender-
sonville, NC. All persons interested in anyt aspect of theater or creative writing is invited. There are no dues.
LEGALS NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 15 SP 337 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF WATTS PERFECTIONS, INC., Mortgagor, to Terry Pack, Trustee; WESLEY L. DEATON, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1707, PAGE 113 BANK OF THE OZARKS, an Arkansas Banking Corporation, as successor by merger to FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA, Mortgagee. Dated November 18, 2008, recorded in Book 1565, at Page 635 Securing the original amount of $299,215.99 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by WATTS PERFECTIONS, INC., described above, in the Cleveland County Public Registry; default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the said Deed of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure; and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness; and under and by virtue of an order entered in the within entitled and numbered action by the Clerk of Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina on the 19th day of January, 2016, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse door in Shelby, North Carolina at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday the 27th day of October, 2016, the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in Number Nine (9) Township, Cleveland County, NC, being located on the Northwest side of SR 1803 (Royster Road), being bounded on the North by a 15 acre tract conveyed this date to Watts, on the West by Beam, and being described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a magnetic nail set in the centerline of the right of way of SR 1803, Southernmost corner of the 15 acre tract conveyed this date to Watts; thence with the centerline of the right of way of SR 1803 as follows: South 27-12-00 West 75.14 feet; South 29-1600 West 100 feet; South 35-19-00 West 100.28 feet; South 42-13-00 West 100 feet; South 52-31-00 West 100.82 feet; South 62-25-00 West 100 feet; South 74-51-00 West 100.59 feet; and South 81-10-24 West 61.02 feet to a railroad spike located 1.77 feet South of the centerline of said right of way; thence North 07-5400 East 311.72 feet to a point in a hickory tree with pointers; thence North 85-36-00 West (passing over an existing iron on
line at 444.75 feet) a total distance of 519.75 feet to a point in a creek, and being in the East line of Beam; thence with the creek, and with Beam’s line as follows: North 49-36-00 East 64.50 feet; North 11-47-00 West 321 feet; North 42-52 East 326 feet; North 42-21 West 300 feet; and North 2020-49 West 146.04 feet to an unmarked point in said creek, being the Westernmost corner of the 15 acre tract conveyed to Watts; thence with the Northeast line of said Watts tract, South 51-14-14 East 1356 feet to the point of BEGINNING, containing 13.285 acres, more or less, according to a survey by T. Scott Bankhead, RLS, dated January 24, 2005. Title reference: See Deed at Book 1441, Page 2036, Cleveland County Registry. THIS PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 2617 Royster Road, Shelby, NC 28150, Parcel # 58542. This sale is made subject to any excise or transfer taxes, all outstanding and unpaid Cleveland County and any city or town ad valorem property taxes as well as any and all other prior liens, defects and encumbrances involving said property, as well as a Clerk’s fee of $.45 per $100 on the purchase price. Notice is further hereby given that the successful bidder will be required to make a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Notice is further hereby given that the sale will be conducted pursuant to and subject to all of the provisions of Chapter 45, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina. Notice is given that an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon the termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. This the 30th day of September, 2016. By: /s/ Wesley L. Deaton, Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 2459 Denver, NC 28037 (704) 489-2491 KMH3763 (10/19 & 26/2016)
DRAMA THIS WEEKEND - This is the last weekend to see “The American Dream,'' at First Baptist Church. Six shows – 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday and three shows on Sunday at the same hour. Tickets are free online at www/fbckm. com/merge or after the Sunday morning services in the welcome area near the worship center and in the Student Center. Contact the church office at 704-739-3651. Each show can seat up to 180 people. This is a sit down traditional type of Christian drama - not a walkthrough like the past shows. Pictured are members of the cast of “The American Dream.”
Duke Energy volunteers to work butterfly garden The Kings Mountain Generation Support Facility of Duke Energy will conduct a third volunteer event at Kings Mountain Gateway and Butterfly Garden on October 27. The group will plant seeds at the plateau butterfly garden site and work the garden while supporting en-
vironmental efforts to save pollinators. Kings Mountain High School Science students will begin their Science project and release butterflies from 3-5 p.m. Duke Energy's active and retired employees are members of the volunteer group.
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YARD SALE MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE – Sat., Oct. 22nd. 1400 Merrimont Ave. (behind Food Lion on Shelby Road in KM). 7 am – 12 pm (Noon). Lots of stuff. INDOOR ESTATE SALE – 127 Chapman Road in Kings Mountain. 8 AM until. (Off Re-liance Rd.) Sat., Oct. 22nd. Furniture, Appliance, Household items, Tools, Commercial Freezer, Christmas Items, Books, Ladies Clothing, Quilt-ing/ Sewing Supplies, Piano, Yard Furniture and more. YARD SALE: Saturday, October 22nd, 7:00 am – 11:00 a.m. South Elm St. and Old Post Rd, Cherryville., Holiday decorations, Craft & Household Items, Ladies clothes.
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The Col. Frederick Hambright Chapter Launches New Website The Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution launched a new website last week. “We are excited about the website and hope folks interested in our organization will use it to learn more about us,” said Regent Loretta Cozart. “The chapter will celebrate our 100th anniversary this December and we look forward to the next century of service to America, serving God, Home, and Country.” The new site highlights the activities of the chapter and features a slide show of recent events and awards. “Each year we commemorate the Battle of Kings Mountain and are strongly connected to that battle, since many of our patriot ancestors fought there. But we are also proponents of education, conservation, historical preservation, and patriotism,” said Cozart. “This new website celebrates the work of our chapter in our community and we hope it encourages more of our local citizens to become members.”
For those interested in membership in the DAR, you can find a list of Patriot Ancestors on the website, along with the list of chapter officers and contact information. “We encourage anyone interested in the DAR to reach out to our officers. We’d love to have you attend a meeting and learn more about who we are and what we do in our community,” Cozart added. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote patriotism, preserve American history, and support better education for our nation’s children. Its members are descended from the patriots who won American independence during the Revolutionary War. With 178,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world’s largest and most active service organizations. To learn more about the work of today’s DAR, visit www. DAR.org. For more information, please contact Loretta Cozart at lhcozart@cccom.com.
POTTER
again welcomed to the battlefield after having retraced the journey of our Patriot Ancestors, telling the story to young and old along the way. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to preserve the memory and spirit of those who contributed to securing American independence. Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership. DAR is one of the world’s largest and most active service organizations with nearly 180,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide. These members passionately carry out the timeless mission of promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism. To learn more about the work of today’s DAR, visit www.dar. org.
From Page 6A ladies with her commentary. The Chapter loaned its 100 year old minutes book and the Chapter’s gavel made in 1917 from wood gathered from the battlefield to the museum. The Chapter’s Charter from the organization of the chapter in 1916 is also on display. This is a duplicate of the original charter which members are trying to locate. The charter includes the names of those ladies who were the first members of the chapter. Descendants of these ladies have an easy path to membership in the Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter. The next meeting of the Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter was at the Kings Mountain National Military Park on October 7th where the newest marker was dedicated and the Overmountain Victory Marchers were once
MARY LEIGHS COTTAGE Now accepting applications for 1BR units designed for the elderly (62 or older), handicap/ disabled regardless of age. Accessible units designed for persons with disabilities subject to availability. Rental Assistance available. Rent based on income. $25 appl fee, credit/ criminal check required. Visit us at 204 N Goforth St in Kings Mountain M-F 11am-1pm or by appt. Call 704-734-0055 for more info. Equal Housing Opportunity. This institution is professionally managed by Partnership Property Management, an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Bessemer City Receives $1,000,000 for North Park On Monday, October 10th the City of Bessemer City eagerly announced that they have received $1,000,00.00 for the new Bessemer City North Park. The funds were received from the Gaston County Commissioners in the amount of $500,000.00 and the North Carolina Office of the Governor in the amount of $500,000.00. Bessemer City officials believe that the building of the North Park will enhance the City’s image and further the mission of the Parks and Recreation Department. The Bessemer City Parks and Recreation Department strives to provide quality recreational facilities, parks, programs and events, which are safe, diverse, affordable and enriching to the community through our commitment to public service. Additionally, the department
Healthy - Head to Toe Resources, Bradley Chiropractic,
The Kiser Senior Center of Bessemer City sponsored the 5th Annual “Healthy – Head to Toe” Health Fair Wednesday, October 12th. Exhibitors included the NC Division of Services for Blind & Deaf, NC Lions Club Vision Van, Bessemer City Fire & Police Departments, Dr. Bob Crouch, Faith Health, Gentiva Home Health, Senior TLC, Belaire Health Care, Carolina Orthopedic, Gaston County Aging Service, CVS (Flushots) Brookdale Senior Living, Peak
Partners Behavioral Health, InStride Gaston Foot & Ankle, Gaston County Health Department, Caromont Health, Hospice of Cleveland County. Faith Health-Gaston, Bradley Chiropractic, Partners Behavioral Health Management , Hospice- Cleveland County, NC Division of Services for Deaf, NC Division of Services for Blind, and the Gaston Senior Games. Pictures by Hydeia Hayes.
Bessemer City Fire Department Each year, fire kills more Americans than all natural disasters combined. Stay safe by knowing the top four home fire risks. The number-one cause of home fires is unattended cooking. Make sure ovens, stoves and other appliances are clean and well maintained. Remember to keep flammable objects a safe distance from space heaters, fireplaces, and wood stoves. Do not overload wall outlets with plugs. Use a power strip. Make sure cords on electrical appliances aren’t worn, frayed or splitting.
Smoking is the cause of the most fire-related deaths. Use deep ashtrays and empty them often. Never smoke in bed. Keep smoking materials, matches and lighters away from children. The Bessemer City Fire Department strives tomaintain a safe environment. Therefore, always remember to check your smoke detectors at least once a month by pressing the “test” button. Help increase awareness in your community about the life-saving benefits of smoke alarms by passing this information along! Call Bessemer City at (704) 629-5542
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meets the needs of the residents of Bessemer City by coordinating, encouraging and developing year-round programs, events and other recreational opportunities to all citizens of Bessemer City. Also, by seeking and developing innovative partnerships with other recreation providers, local schools, and civic organizations that enhance the quality of life for all Gaston County. Further, the department seeks to encourage and support volunteerism within the surrounding Community. Everyone is invited to attend the 7:00 PM Monday, November 14th, Regular City Council Meeting in Bessemer City Hall to participate in the Public Hearing of the North Park. Pictured Bessemer City City Council. Picture by Jeffrey Kirchner