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Telerx to bring 160 jobs to KM ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com

Telerx, the second largest employer in Kings Mountain, will hire 160 new, fulltime employees at its contact center by the end of January 2014, according to DoLapo Erinkitola, VicePresident of Site Operations. “This is very exciting news for Kings Mountain,� said Mayor Rick Murphrey who visited the Kings Mountain Business Park Friday along with Events Director Ellis Noell, delighted

also with the new sign outside the property and the logo which emphasizes “Build Connections Drive Outcomes.� “We hope this shows we are meeting our commitments to the people of Kings Mountain by replacing those 116 jobs that had to be elim-

inated just about this time last October,� said Erinkitola.

Job hiring will vary from position to position and all of that information is located on the company website. Anyone wishing to See TELERX, 7A

Left, Do Lapo Erinkitola Telerx VP of Site Operations, Mayor Rick Murphrey, April Ohrman, and Jason Hamrick are pictured in front of the new company sign in Kings Mountain Business Park. The city's second largest employer announced this week that hiring will begin for 160 new employees.

Photo by ELLIS NOELL

‘Building the Future’ campaign reaches half-way mark ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com

The fountain in front of Kings Mountain Hospital has gone pink in honor of October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Grover to contract with KM for sewer services ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com

GROVER - Town Board voted Monday night to contract with the City of Kings Mountain for sewer connections to serve the town, squashing its plans to expand the Grover Industries waste water treatment plant on Linden Street. “I love Grover and it is with reluctance that I make the motion but we will be saving a half-million dollars and our citizens will get more for their money,�‘ said Councilman Bill Willis following a lengthy discussion with W.K. Dickson engineers Bob Froneberger and Brian Tripp.

Kings Mountain City Council will vote on the contract next Tuesday night at 6 p.m.

Grover council has been working on sewer improvements for several years. Last year, Grover Industries and the Harry family donated the Grover Industries wastewater Treatment plant to the town and council members hoped to expand the Linden Street plant and triple the

town’s capacity to process waste water. However, upgrading aging lift stations and upgrading of the plant was expected to cost $2 million, and during the past year the board has worked with the Charlotte engineering firm to try to make the best decision for the town on sewer infrastructure. A 27% sewer rate increase hit residents on July 1. “This contract with Kings Mountain could be the light at the end of the tunnel,�‘ said Willis.

Kings Mountain is offering Grover inside residential rates guaranteed for the life of the contract.

Construction costs to install necessary equipment, upgrade capacity, and to pump sewage to Kings Mountain from Grover is proposed to cost $1,283,400 compared to $1,936,000 to put the Linden Street plant in Grover in operation.

Grover is applying for a 20-year loan at 2% interest to pay for the costs of the project.

Engineers pointed out that the average daily flow to the town’s existing WWTP is 50,000 gpd but the overall average including wet weather peak flows is estimated to approach 60,000 gpd. Based upon the Kings Mountain user fee of See GROVER, 9A

Early voting begins Early voting is off to a good start and will continue at the Cleveland County Board of Elections weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 and on the closing day, Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. until 12 noon.

Election Day is Nov. 5 and voters will go to the polls from 6:30 a.m.-7: 30 p.m.

In Kings Mountain, where voters were fill three seats on city council and help fill four seats on the Cleveland County Board of Education, the polling places are KM North at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center (changed from the YMCA) and KM South at Mauney Memorial Library (lower level entrance from the Harris Funeral Home parking lot).

In Grover, where three council seats are up for grabs, residents vote at Grover Town Hall.

Tuesday night, candidates for the school board and KM city council participated in a candidate forum at Cleveland Community College. Next Tuesday, Oct. 29, school board candidates will participate in a forum at Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church at 6:30 p.m.

Grover Pumpkin Fest Saturday The big Grover Pumpkin Festival opens Saturday at noon in downtown Grover with new and unique events expected to attract festivalgoers until 9 p.m.

Signature events include the lighting of a wall of 700 pumpkins at nightfall (6 p.m.), all jack-o-lanterns carved by community residents and school children.

New this year is a pumpkin roll, a fun competition to see who can roll their pumpkin farthest down Cleveland Avenue. The Headless Horseman in a carriage, the haunted corn maze, and the crowning of Li’l Pumpkin Queen are

sure to please festival attractions.

The main stage events will include Bluegrass Hour from 12:30-1:30, Gal Friday Band from 6-7:30 p.m., Chris Lane band, a rockin’ country band, from 7:30-9 p.m. Plenty of food and crafts, costume contests, carriage rides, a hay maze, and kids activities are on tap for a full day of events.

The corn maze will be open during the week for large groups by calling 704-3002895 and on Saturday from noon until 7 p.m. Admission is $3 for the corn maze.

Admission is free and parking is free.

The campaign to raise $1,065,000 to build a new addition to the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center reached the half way mark Friday as Carl Elliott, who is leading the fund raising effort, announced that $582,635.00 is in the bank.

Elliott said the goal of “Building the Future� campaign is $1.2 million with the additional monies for furniture/equipment for the addition.

The 16-member steering committee, all present for lunch at the Patrick Center with senior residents on hand applauding them, took the occasion to encourage more contributions so that groundbreaking could start.

Mayor Rick Murphrey is honorary chairman and the three co-chairs, all prominent members of the community, are Jim Pridgen, President of Firestone Fibers & Textiles, Alex Bell, Kings Mountain Hospital Administrator, and Mary Neisler, who has restored numerous homes and long been active in downtown beautification.

Other members are Carol Payne of Firestone Textiles; Mary Ann Hendricks, Pat Queen, Debbie Crocker, Sheila Gentry, Lou Ballew, Betty Grant, Dr. John Still, Pat Plonk, Ruth Wilson, James Conrad and Emmanuel Goode. “This is a great day for the Senior Center and the result of a five year vision for this project,� said the city’s Aging Director Monty Thornburg.

Thornburg said that the expansion of 4300 square feet would add more space

for programs, a covered entrance at the back of the building– an added conNeisler venience for patrons, and the expanded lunch program would appeal to others in the community.

Elliott Bell said volunteers have four months to go to complete the s e v e n months campaign and he Pridgen is confident that the money will come. “I have been raising funds for 35 years and we have had several successful campaigns in Kings Mountain,� he said. Elliott ran the campaign for funds to build the present facility in 2001. “This senior center operated by the City of Kings Mountain is a model program in the state,� said Elliott. “The people who come here every day are evidence to its success.�

Jason Falls, vice chairman of the county board of commissioners, called the facility “an important resource that serves many families.� Commissioners JohnnyHutchins and Eddie Holbrook were also special guests.

Larry Patrick, whose family made the initial donation for the current building in honor of their father and for whom the building is named, was among those adding to the campaign contributions at Friday’s event.

Parade set for Oct. 31 The City of Kings Mountain will host the annual “Great Pumpkin Halloween Parade: on Thursday, Oct. 31.

Children are invited to gather at the City Hall Plaza on Cherokee Street at Gold Street at 10 a.m.and walk

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KM is home for growing Martin’s Electric DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

Martin’s Electric, a Shelby company that thrived in the 1980s and 1990s wiring houses and then weathered the lingering recession by adapting to changing market conditions, has moved its home base to Kings Mountain. “When the economy took a dive in 2008 and 2009 – especially in the construction business – we knew we had to expand the scope of the business,� said Dean Martin, who started the business in the early 1980s and has watched it grow over the years with the help of his two sons and a staff of more than a dozen.

The company currently has a large crew working on

a mammoth project in Charlotte, a senior housing complex with 86 units. That job started in November of 2012 and expectations are that it will be finished around Christmastime of this year.

The brothers – Nathan and Chris – looked over a broad sheaf of blueprints in their offices Friday and talked about some of the complexities of the job and how the business has changed over the years.

It’s moved from doing mostly residential wiring and service calls to include retail establishments, restaurants and apartment complexes. And these days the company is able to grab up jobs from deep in the N.C. mountains to the coast and into South Carolina and Georgia. Martin’s Electric is

licensed in all three states.

They also provide computer networking and service to clients who are in the market for that.

Despite its growth, Martin’s is still a family business with deep roots in the community. “We’re not too big to do small jobs,� Dean said.

In fact, the move to Kings Mountain is the result of a consolidation of two of the Martins’ businesses – one in Gaston County and one in Shelby – so it could be one entity and better serve its varied customers.

The Martins said they’re excited about their new digs downtown and look to a bright future in a new location just one town over from where the dream began more than 30 years ago.

The principals of Martin’s Electric, from right, Chris Martin, Nathan Martin and Dean Martin talk about how their business has changed over the years as employee David Humes sits in.

Photo by DAVE BLANTON

Hound’s Grill now open in KM Mike Brown, his son Preston and Preston’s wife, Lynn, have opened a new restaurant – Hound’s Grill at Hounds Campground on S. Battleground Ave., the old Park Yarn Mill property. “We have sandwiches and most anything you like to eat at lunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and supper from 5-8 p.m.,� says Mike.

Friday’s special is a hot dog plate: a hot dog with fries and drink for $2.25 for those who dine in. Carry-outs are also available for other menu items by calling 704-7394474. And there is plenty of space to dine-in at bar stools at the kitchen area and also at small tables and chairs in the dining room. “This dining area is perfect for banquets, class reunions, or a dance and we welcome those who may want to rent the ballroom and kitchen,� said Preston

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Preston and Mike Brown are pictured in Hound’s Grill, a new family-owned and operated restaurant at Hound’s Campground.

A familiar Mountain Street bank recently changed hands from First National Bank to The Bank of the Ozarks. This new sign now graces the entrance.

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Other events at Hound’s Campground & Park LLC: The spooks and goblins will be cavorting about this weekend and next on the haunted hayride that opens at dark on October 25, 26, 28, 30 and 31. Admission is $5. “The crowds are coming and this is something you and your children don’t want to miss,� says Preston. Ghouls and goblins will be dressed up along the haunted hayride route that take groups for a

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This weekend – Friday, Saturday and Sunday – a huge craft fair will be at Hound’s Park. There is no charge for admission and the hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Hound’s first annual Toy Run to benefit North Shelby School and No Child Left Behind will be on Nov. 16 and will start at 10 a.m. from the Campground, 114 Raven Circle. For more information about the events call Lynn Brown at 704-473-4599.

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Pest-proofing is what Kim Reynolds does best.

Region Technical Director/Mid Atlantic for Home Team Pest Defense, she travels in various areas of the state counseling homeowners on how to protect their homes in the fall from “invaders� like rodents and insects who enter homes when the weather cools.

Reynolds has been working in the pest control industry for 12 years and came to her present job in 2005 from Florida. “I really like the Piedmont section of the state,’’ she says.

Reynolds says the reason that rodents enter homes in the fall is because they want to find a sheltered place for the winter. �Be sure your windows don’t have any cracks or crevices because insects congregate in places where it is hard to reach and if you vacuum them up be sure the vacuum is taken outside and there are no bugs left inside,’’ she points out.

Reynolds reminds to look for mice droppings in storage areas or where there is moisture and particularly where food is kept. ‘’Keep firewood away from your house and clean out all debris piles from outside the house to avoid mice and other insects,’’ she say.

Reynolds says that rats can get into any hole a quarter of an inch and where weather

stripping is broken or in the foundation of a house.

There are also pests that pest control companies get calls about in the spring when the intruders have suddenly reappeared indoors and are trying to sneak back outside.

Unfortunately, the time to control those overwintering pests was the previous fall – it’s important to take steps before the pests begin to migrate indoors Reynolds reminds that now is the time to schedule fall perimeter treatments and pestproofing jobs.

Some pest-proofing tips: caulk cracks around doors and basement or ground floor windows; make sure windows and door screens fit securely and screen outside vents; install thresholds, sweeps and weather stripping on ground-level doors, including garage doors.

Inspections Five Kings Mountain area facilities were among those inspected by the Cleveland County Health Department on Sept. 19 and the week of Sept. 23-27.

They are: Ingles 147 Deli, 95.5; Food Lion 2654 Deli, E. King St., Washington Elementary School, 99.5 and Food Lion 2654 Meat Market, E. King St., 99.5.

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Candidates weigh in on issues, goals, qualifications ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com

Four of the six candidates running for three seats open on Kings Mountain City Council Nov. 5 said, Tuesday night at a forum, they are qualified and see themselves working well with the mayor, seven-member board and city staff.

Three incumbent councilmen – Mike Butler, Ward 2, Tommy Hawkins, Ward 3, Dean Spears, At large, and Curtis Pressley, challenger for the at large position, greeted 60 people at Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church and responded to a half dozen questions fielded by the Cleveland County Chapter NAACP. Jerry Mullinax, who is challenging Hawkins in Ward 3, and Patty Hall, who is challenging Butler in Ward 2, did not attend.

Brenda Lipscomb, chairman of the Political Action Committee sponsoring the event, said both candidates sent regrets.

Doris Williams, parliamentarian for the NAACP chapter, was moderator and Rontonette Franklin was timekeeper.

Butler, Hawkins and Spears said they are running on their records. Pressley has served on the city’s planning and zoning board, on the KM YMCA board and county Y board of directors, as president of the Optimist Club and as a team coach.

All four candidates urged people to come out and vote during this off-year election and to vote early at the county board of elections office Oct. 17-Nov. 2, weekdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 2 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

The questions and responses from the candidates: 1) What have you done in the past that qualifies you for this office?

SPEARS - 16 years on Council and we’ve done a lot. Currently the big project is the water line rehab and the new line into town from the lake. Remember it takes four members on our board of seven to pass on our recommendations.

PRESSLEY – Tough and sound decisions that affected many people on boards I have served on including the Planning Board, YMCA boards, Optimist Club and working with kids.

BUTLER – Eight years on council and a businessman for 20 years. I get back to our citizens when they have questions and not only those in my Ward 2. I am proud of what our current board and staff have done.

HAWKINS – I have lived in Kings Mountain all my life and served on the planning board five years before I ran for office four years ago in Ward 3. I am proactive, want to market Kings Mountain. And our current board has done a lot.

2) What do you see as Kings Mountain’s most pressing environmental

concern and how would you respond to this concern?

PRESSLEY – I see lots of limbs, debris and garbage in some areas of the city and I feel this is a real problem.

I will address any issues in air quality and environment and will work with all elected officials and city staff.

BUTLER – Our city employees are working to clean up any unsightly areas but there’s always a process to get the job done. For 6-8 months the staff is working on wastewater cleanup.

HAWKINS – Wastewater is a big issue now and we’ll get it done. Our city has some of the best employees dedicated to get the job done.

SPEARS – We are mandated to complete a storm water program and are in the process. It will cost a nickel but it will keep our streams clean.

3) The news media has reported a casino could begin operation in this area in two years. What type of impact do you feel this would have on the city of Kings Mountain?

BUTLER - If it comes the impact would result in more restaurants, hotels and jobs. The city would have to

be ready with water, sewer, police, fire, etc.

PRESSLEY – The impact of a casino would be tremendous and in a positive way. 3,000 jobs speaks for itself. I support it. As Mr. Butler says we’ll have to prepare with police, fire, services, etc. A good impact.

HAWKINS – It will have a huge impact on Kings Mountain and Cleveland County economy if it comes.

SPEARS – A great thing economically for the city, a big plus. I probably won’t participate in it myself, if it comes, but it will be a big boon for jobs and our local economy.

4) What are your goals and priorities for the city of Kings Mountain for the next two years and how do you plan to achieve them?

HAWKINS – More quality of life for our citizens, running the major water line from Moss Lake to Kings Mountain, and in the future more water to serve prospective customers and industry.

BUTLER – In the next years water will be a priority and repair of water lines and running the new line from Moss Lake to town is current priority. We are already beginning rehab of lines.

Three incumbent councilmen – Mike Butler (back right), Ward 2, Tommy Hawkins (front right) , Ward 3, Dean Spears (front letft) , At large, and Curtis Pressley (back left), challenger for the at large position, greeted 60 people at Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church and responded to a half dozen questions fielded by the Cleveland County Chapter NAACP. PRESSLEY – I agree that water is a priority for the future but we need to prioritize youth needs and more recreation for our youth now. Ride the streets and you will see that our young people need to be off the streets. The YMCA does a good job but they can’t handle all the needs of our kids. There are things the city can do and more recreation for kids is my goal.

SPEARS – Maintain the

status quo, our fund balance is 28% and we’re doing something right, working together to maintain programs.

The YMCA does a great job and they even have 3 year olds playing soccer. It takes four votes – a majority on the board – to get our goals in place.

5) In these tough economic times what budget categories would you like to See CANDIDATES, 6A

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Share your Make a Difference Day project Each Make A Difference Day, millions of busy Americans set out to help others.

Whether they rebuilding a playground or cleaning up trash, volunteers proved a universal tenet to be true: It is better to give than to receive. For that period of time, they make the world seem like a better place.

What is Make A Difference Day? Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others – a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Everyone can participate. Make A Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October. Millions participate. People who care enough about their communities to volunteer on that day accomplish thousands of projects in hundreds of towns. Anyone, young and old, individuals and groups, anyone can carry out a volunteer projects that help others.

Your project can be as large or as small as you wish! Look around your community and see what needs to be done. It might be as ambitious as collecting truckloads of clothing for the homeless, or as personal as spending an afternoon helping an elderly neighbor or relative.

Are people hungry, homeless or ill? Are parks or schools dirty or neglected? No matter where you live, there’s a need nearby. You can act alone or enlist your friends, family and co-workers. Dozens of people across the community can band together.

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Letters to the Editor To the Editor: I have known Jerry Mullinax for a very long time and his reputation as a good, honest man doesn't do him real justice.

Jerry has 10 years experience as a former councilman and I do believe he deserves another chance as councilman for we the people of Kings Mountain deserve the best, and, in my opinion, he is the man for the job.

Thank you for your time and for the publication in your paper as to this good man's character and experience.

Gayle F. Courtney To the Editor: November 5 is coming around soon and the good people of Kings Mountain will be going to the polls to vote for the candidates of their choice. This is what I love about America. We get to pick and choose who we want to represent us to make the right decision on how our city is run.

Tommy Hawkins married my baby sister, Kay Baity some 49 years ago. He and Kay did a great job raising their three daughters, Kim, Zena and Tonya. Tommy has worked hard all his life. You elected Tommy to the city council in the last election and he has done a great job for Ward 3 and for the betterment of Kings Mountain.

Tommy is running again for Ward 3 councilman and would appreciate the support of the people in Ward 3 again. Your vote will be greatly appreciated.

My name is Ken Baity and I approve this letter.

Ken Baity To the editor: The Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry was established in 1990 by the Kings Mountain Ministerial Associatiom.

We serve the Kings Mountain and Grover area of Cleveland County with emergency assistance such as food, utilities, rent, medicine, baby formula, diapers, gasoline, kerosene, transient ministry and many other things that may come under emergency needs. We are noticing now that some of our clients are coming from other states or other counties. Our population is increasing.

Most of the time we are the first ministry that they seek assistance.

I just want to say to our community a huge Thank You for all the years you have been supporting the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry.

Thank you for being a true servant. We could not do our job without your support. Thank you again.

To the Editor: I have started to write this letter many, many times over the last two or three years and then not done it but I feel like it is something we all need to think about.

The office that I work out of is downtown. I have been here for over 24 years. I have watched businesses and restaurants come and been excited - and then watched them go and been saddened.

This is just what I see every day out of my window, but it it is happening all over town.

I have questioned why we as a community and town are not supporting local people and local businesses. Why would we rather drive to Gastonia or Shelby to purchase a gift or eat a meal?

I know there are more choices but I happen to think we have some pretty good choices right here in Kings Mountain. The people running these places are living here and are part of our community.

Owners of these businesses range from young entrepreneurs to greet grandparents who are trying to provide services in Kings Mountain, so their children and grandchildren will want to live here and raise their families here.

I believe that we have good restaurants, jewelry stores, florists, antique shops,consignment stores, hardware stores, and outfitter store, a bakery, gift shops, a fabric outlet, and the list goes on and on. All of these establishments are comparable to anything in Shelby or Gastonia and some of them are much better. Why do we get in our cars and drive 16 to 20 miles round trip to shop? Why would we rather support the big box stores? You may say things are more expensive here in KMTN? I wo uld say not only are we burning fuel that probably costs as much as the little bit of markup at some of these stores, we are also spending 30 minutes of our time in the car traveling out of town.

I have been guilty myself of heading East and West to shop, but lately I have seriously tried to focus on shopping and eating here in town. We need to support our friends and neighbors. If we don't start now Kings Mountain will be a desolate, little ghost town,with nowhere to buy anything.

So I challenge you to at least check out all that we have in Kings Mountain – shop in these establishments, see what they have to offer before driving East or West. If you have any suggestions on how to make shopping in Kings Mountain better, call The Main Street Director Jan Harris at 704-730-2197 or if you want to remain anonymous and there is a reason that you don't shop downtown or greater Kings Mountain, write it down and send it to PO Box 99, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 and I will do my best to get your reasons to the right people, so we an work on fixing this as a community.

I am challenging all of us to shop at HOME! Stella N. Putnam

Iris Frady Executive Director, KM Crisis Ministry To the Editor: Tommy Hawkins, my husband for 49 years, is running again for Ward 3 city council.

Tommy is 100% committed to working for the betterment of Kings Mountain. When Tommy does anything he

does it to the best of his ability. He is very dedicated, enthusiastic, optimistic, sincere and a man of integrity.

Please go out and vote Tuesday, Nov. 5. Thank you in advance Kay Hawkins

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■BRIEFS LUNCHEON – Life of Worship Ministries, 403 Cherokee St., will be sponsoring a community free luncheon Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 11 a.m.-1 p .m. Life Outreach will serve the meal. The public is invited.

painting, make your own s'mores, plenty of food, lots of games, and much more is planned.

The public is invited not only to take part in the fun but the Red Cross bloodmobile will also be on the site for a big blood drive.

YARD SALE – David Baptist Church, 2300 David Baptist Church Rd., is holding a yard sale on Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

CONCERT – The Brigade of Friends will hold a benefit concert at the Kings Mountain National Military Park auditorium on Saturday, Oct. 26, featuring David Childers and the Overmountain Men. This is a local group f rom Belmont.

Tickets are available from the Cleveland Chamber's Kings Mountain office, 150 West Mountain Street, in Kings Mountain.

BLOCKTOBERFEST – The third annual, community-wide Blocktoberfest will be held at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, 618 Chestnut Ridge Road, on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 5-8 p.m.

The is a free event and a ministry of the church that promises fun and games for the whole family. Giant inflatables, hay rides, hot apple cider or hot chocolate, pink and pumpkin patch for kids, face

VFW HALLOWEEN PARTY – Kings Mountain and Cherryville VFW Post 9811 will sponsor a Halloween party Satur-

day night at 7 p.m. featuring a costume contest and followed by a dance to music by a DJ. Commander Mike Yarbro invites the public. The Post is located on Margrace Road.

CONCERT – Big Daddy Weave will headline a community concert Saturday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.

Christian Baptist Church is sponsoring the event and Mike Reynolds is chairman of the steering group. .

General admission tickets are $10 with Artist circle seats available for $20 each.

GIVEAWAY – at Rhema Outreach Ministry on Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 5-7 p.m. At 624 East King Street, Kings Mountain. Food, clothes, housewares. Donations are

being accepted.

CONCERT – Pianist Emile Pandolfi and vocalist Dana Russell will perform Oct.29 at 8 p.m. as part of the Clover School District Auditorium Performing Art Series.

Tickets are $15. Call the auditorium box office at 803-222-8018 to reserve your tickets or visit the website at www.clover.k12. sc.us/csda for more information.

TRUNK-OR-TREAT – St. Matthew's Lutheran Church has planned a trunk or treat with churchwide fellowship Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 5:30-7 p.m.

Adults are invited to be creative too and dress up in Halloween costume and decorate the trunk of their cars and have candy ready for trick or treating. Park in one of the parking spaces along Ridge Street beside the church and be ready for

the trunk or treaters that will come around to each car beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Candy, music, snacks and a bounce house will provide entertainment for youth. The public is invited.

CREATION STATION – The Children's Ministry of Second Baptist Church, 120 Linwood Road, has planned an alternative to trick or treat.

The event is Creation Station and will be held on Thursday, Oct. 31, in the Life Enrichment Center behind the church from 6:30-8 p.m. The public is invited.

TRUNK OR TREAT – Kings Mountain and Cherryville VFW Post 9811 will trunk or treat for children in the community on Friday, Oct. 31, from 7-9 p.m. Commander The public is invited.

Fellowship & Faith

KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member KM Senior Center 909 E. Kings St. Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church Kings Mountain YMCA 211 Cleveland Ave. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917 Burning Bush House of God 310 Long Branch Rd (KM) 704-739-2877 Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247 Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015

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

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Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773 Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477 Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310 David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555 Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215 East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/KM Hwy. 704-739-7367 Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055 Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331

Bethlehem Baptist Church El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174 Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 602 Canterbury Road 704-739-9939 Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496 Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road 704-739-8396 Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997 Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206

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

Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888

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

Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000

First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072 First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266 Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011 Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351

Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714 Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516 Life of Worship Ministries 405 S. Cherokee St. 704-777-2927

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

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■OBITUARIES Anbre “Bre� Dalton Loving wife and mother GASTONIA - Anbre “Bre� Dalton, age 26, resident of Gastonia, died October 20, 2013, at Caromont Health .

She was born in Durham County, N.C., p r e ceded in death by Papa and Grammie Damron, uncle Scott Weathers, grandfather Clifton Weathers, maw maw Mawie Foster.

She was an employee of

Americas Best Contact and Eyeglasses in Gastonia.

Survivors include husband SPC Dustin Lawrence Dalton, Kings Mountain, U.S. Army, son Bentley Hunter Dalton, Kings Mountain, daughter Aubree MaKenzie Dalton, Kings Mountain, mother Sherri Weathers Boyles and husband William Boyles, Lake Wylie, S.C., father Ray Hamilton Penwell, Newport News, Va.; step-brother Cameron Penwell, Newport News, Va., step-brother Jeffery Boyles, Dallas, N.C.; step-sister Jennifer Farsworth, Dallas, N.C. The funeral service is scheduled for Ollie Harris

Ruth S. Canipe SHELBY - Mrs. Ruth S. Canipe, 97, formerly of Charles Rd., died Wed., Oct. 16, 2013, at White Oak Manor of Shelby.

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Memorial Chapel, Kings Mountain, on Thursday, October 24, 2013, at 2 p.m., with Chaplain Rex Hipp officiating.

Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, N.C. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. A guest registry is available at www.harrisfunerals.com.

Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, N.C.

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Graveside services were 2 p.m. Sunday at Sunset Cemetery in Shelby. The family received friends following the graveside service, officiated by Rev. Lyn Byers.

Marcilla Ross Falls KINGS MOUNTAIN Mrs. Marcilla “Cilla� Ross Falls, 95, of White Oak Manor, passed away Friday, October 18, 2013. A native of Cleveland County, she was born May 13, 1918, daughter of Evans and Amanda Conner Ross.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Falls, Sr., sons James K. Falls, Robert E. Falls, Jr., sisters, Ethel Camp, Nora Ware, Thelma Watterson, Geneva Falls, Louise Stroupe; brothers Eliza Ross, Horace Ross, Lawrence Ross and grandson, Christian M. Cardwell.

She is survived by six daughters, Jearlene Ware, Joyce Kale and husband Roy, Sandi Morgan, Rae

MEDITATION

Josh Tucker Pastor St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church “As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.� And immediately they left their nets and followed him� (Mark 1:1618).

It seems interesting to me that in that immediate moment, Simon and Andrew drop their fishing nets and follow Jesus.

Yes, being a fisherman was hard work; it was a minimum wage job and one that many probably longed to get out of.

Fishermen were most likely the unskilled and uneducated during that time. But I wonder how someone can leave the comfort of their life and their profession to follow someone they didn’t really know; especially to follow the one who so vaguely invited them: “I will make you fish for people.� It’s not like Jesus said, as we hear in advertisements today, “quit your job and stay at home to make $80,000 a year.� Jesus didn’t say that at all. It didn’t seem like Jesus was offering them a better work opportunity or even a better life for that matter. If they quit their jobs and followed Jesus, how could

they provide for themselves and their family? How could they immediately trust Jesus enough to leave their work and follow him? They didn’t know where they were even going or what they would be doing!

What we find in these verses, where Jesus begins his ministry and mission in this world, is an invitation to Simon and Andrew and eventually the rest of his disciples; an invitation to be in relationship with Jesus. Jesus invited them to come and follow him, to live a new way of life that was focused on bringing the good news of the kingdom of God to the world (Mark 1:1415). And that, as we know, was such a greater task than any earthly job could implore.

Not so much has changed since Jesus first called his disciples. Jesus is still working in our lives and in this world to invite us to be in relationship

with him so that we can share God’s kingdom with others.

Jesus is still saying to us this day, “come and follow me and I will make you fish for people.� Discipleship, following Jesus, is about that relationship. It is a relationship with God and with his people in which, together, we follow him in service as we work to make a difference in the world. And, discipleship is a risk; following Jesus means that we go out into the world not knowing what we might be doing or where we might be going. But, what we do know is that Christ is with us, leading and providing for us each and every step of the journey. And that makes following Jesus an amazing thing! My prayer this day is that you feel Jesus calling you into that relationship with him and that we may be as open and as bold as the disciples were to accept that invitation.

CANDIDATES: weigh in on issues, goals, qualifications From page 3A see increased, decreased or eliminated in the city of Kings Mountain and why?

PRESSLEY – I think the recreation budget should be increased so that the city could provide more opportunities for young people who can’t participate at the YMCA. The “Y� is not for everyone, it’s great, but we need more. My kids and I participate in the Y but we need more for our kids. I will stick with youth as our first priority, they are our future. I also want to see life more comfortable for our seniors.

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HAWKINS -We have done a good job with the budget and have made good decisions on spending.

SPEARS – Our board hasn’t increased property taxes in a number of years and we are proactive in generating revenue from four utilities and working to increase new business to keep from increasing services for citizens.

BUTLER – Insurance will probably the biggest increase we may face in the next two years. We need to look for more Mom and Dad establishments to get involved in the community.

6) A council member needs support from a majority of the council to pass resolutions and ordinances.

How do you see yourself working with other council members and city staff?

BUTLER – We work together. It takes 4 votes to pass any recommendation.

SPEARS – I agree with Mr. Butler. Of course I have bit my tongue a few times over the years but I try to

work with all seven board members.

PRESSLEY – If I am elected I think I would be able to complement our board, I think I am a fairly decent communicator. I don’t have all the answers but there are always two sides to every story and I reach out to get the two sides of the story.

HAWKINS – I try to be fair to everyone, I can talk to all our members and we work well together.

WRAP UP SPEARS – I have been on the council 16 years and if voters re-elect me I pledge to do a good job and work for all citizens and with all members of the council. I like my job.

PRESSLEY – I am a visionary and I know I can work with everyone on council and with all citizens. I am fair, I’m not a yes man, and I will give you an answer to your questions in a timely manner. I am an advocate for youth and I am not convinced that our city offers our youth enough. Win or lose, I appreciate your vote

and tell your friends to exercise their right to vote this election year.

BUTLER – I have served on city council eight years and I will continue to work for all citizens, not just those in Ward 2. Street lights, speed bumps, free furniture and shoes, yard cleanup, I try to take care of my ward and I ride in my ward every Sunday after church to be aware of concerns. There is a process that we as councilmen go through to be able to take care of problems. That’s part of being proactive.

HAWKINS – I am a lifelong resident of Kings Mountain and am available to every citizen, not just those in Ward 3 as a voice for the people. I am committed to Kings Mountain; I look at issues and pray about them. I want to move the city forward in the next four years and I ask for your support for me and also for Dean and Mike, also incumbents running on our record of service.

Goforth and daughter in law, Barbara Falls, all of Kings Mountain, Sarah Patterson of Westminster, S.C., and Beverly Cardwell and husband Dave, of Rock Hill, S.C., sister, Bessie Anderson of Kings Mountain, 12 grandchildren, 19 greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life was held Monday at 3 p.m. at Patterson Grove Baptist Church of Kings Mountain, with Dr. Tim Hendrick officiating.

The family will receive friends after the interment in

the Family Life Center at Patterson Grove Baptist Church. Burial will immediately follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Patterson Grove Family Life Center, 301 Oak Grove Road, Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086 Arrangments by ClayBarnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain.

Online condolences at www.claybarnette.com.

Leon C. Hicks, Sr.

Tenn., were Leon served on the church vestry.

Most recently he was active at Ocean View United Methodist Church at Oak Island, N.C. He was an avid golfer, having hit a hole-inone at age 88. He enjoyed bird watching even on his last day on earth. He loved the beach and especially the family reunions he organized at Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., for more than 40 years. He is North Carolina’s oldest recipient of a certificate in computer literacy. When asked about the secret to a long life he replied, “Stay busy, and never stop learning.�

Leon is survived by four sons, Preston, Denny, Leon Jr., and Clifford, and their wives. He has 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, and an oldest sister, Rosemond Coulthard.

Viewing and family gathering was at noon on Saturday, October 19, at Seaver Brown Funeral Home in Marion, Va. A graveside service was held at 2:30 p.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Leon’s wishes are that memorial gifts be sent to Harriman United Methodist Church, 601 Queen Ave, Harriman, Tenn. 37748. Rotarians are encouraged to contribute to the polio eradication program.

You may make online memorials at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.

Arrangements by Peacock–Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, N.C.

OAK ISLAND - Leon Hicks passed away on Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013, after several weeks of failing health.

He had been a resident of Oak Island/Southport since 2007 where he lived with his son and daughter-in-law.

Leon was originally from Atkins, Va., where he graduated from high school, and then completed a business college program at Marion College, Va. He served in the National Guard during World War II while employed as an industrial engineer for Burlington Industries. He continued to be employed by Burlington Industries for 43 years managing operations in Marion, in the N.C. towns of Randleman, Burlington, and Wadesboro, and Harriman, Tenn. Mr. Hicks also worked at many other locations on temporary assignments throughout his career.

He married the “prettiest girl he had ever seen,� Dorothy Louise Smith of Rural Retreat, Va., in 1939. Dorothy preceded Leon in death by nearly 18 years. He will be buried next to her near their birth homes.

Leon was best known for his devotion to his family, to worthy causes that promoted the welfare of others, and for his patriotism. He was also an avid gardener and had a special touch in growing beautiful azaleas. He was one of the oldest members of the Rotary Club (66 years). He had been an active member of the United Methodist Church for his entire life. He and Dorothy were especially supportive of the church in Harriman, John George, Jr. Memorials for John Ivey George, Jr. may be sent to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover

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TELERX: to bring 160 jobs to KM From page 1A apply for positions can do online at Telerx.com or pick up an application at the plant.

Telerx deals in the consumer products, health care and pharmaceutical industries.

They just signed a new partner in the automotive industry and also a new partner in a leading publications company.

This month, Telerx began hiring for a number of positions including call center agents, supervisors, managers and trainers.

Several of the positions are geared toward applicants with healthcare expertise such as nurse practitioners and pharmacists. The duties to be performed include customer service, and processing orders, while those who specialize in healthcare will assist patients with questions about medications, drug safety and provide ongoing patient support.

The current round of hiring will replace the total number of positions previously lost, according to Erinkitola.

Telerx is a leader in customer care for Fortune 1000 companies in the consumer products, healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

Telerx came to Kings Mountain in May 2007 and held grand opening on June 1 that year.

Erinkitola came to the Kings Mountain

site from Atlanta, Ga. two years ago, and loves the area, she said.

Telerx, a wholly owned, independent subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., is the preeminent specialist in customer care outsourcing.

Major market-leading manufacturers of consumer brands you know well – items in your pantry and medicine closet – hire Telerx to take care of their customers. So, when you call a toll-free number noted on the side of a package or send an email or letter to a company, there's a good chance you are communicating with a Telerx customer service representative.

Local Telerx employees are a valuable link between clients and customers. They answer questions, provide information and resolve issues. They don't make outbound phone calls and they don't do telemarketing.

They only focus in handling incoming consumer contacts – helping clients build strong relationships and brand loyalty with their customers. “From the start, Telerx recognized how important customer care is. So we focused on becoming experts in this area. Now, thanks to years of experience, our investment in state-of-the-art technology and our knowledgeable workforce, we're known for developing and implementing some of the best customer care programs in the industry,� said Erinkitola.

“We are looking for people with a passion for the various programs we offer,� he pointed out. Certainly replying to food questions is much different from health questions so employees are trained and tested on site

and the hours of work are different, some are a 24-7 support system.

The career opportunities brought both directors April Ohrman and Jason Hamrick to the plant. Hamrick is a Shelby native.

Senior Center fundraising reaches half-way mark!

Jim Pridgen, left, co-chair with Alex Bell, honorary chairman Mayor Rick Murphrey, co-chair Mary Neisler, and Senior Center Director Monty Thornburg at Friday’s kickoff for a $1.2 million fundraiser to build an addition at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center.

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PARADE: set for Oct. 31 From page 1A with Cleveland County Childcare Connections, Partnership for Children – Community Play and Learn Program, Smart Start, and NC Pre-K will provide entertainment, games, songs, sing-alongs and a haystack search for Halloween goodies.

One lucky individual in each of the three age groups' haystacks will find

the “Gold Pumpkin:� and receive a $25 gift card to a local toy store. There will also be an inflatable giant slide and obstacle course.

The Kings Mountain Police Department will provide reflective bags for treats to the children and the Kings Mountain Fire Department will have a fire truck on display.

Local merchants are encouraged to dress in costumes to greet the children along the parade route.

Aferward, children and parents are welcome to stay and play, have a picnic lunch or dine in one of the convenient downtown restaurants.

The parade will start above the City Hall Plaza, proceed on Cherokee and Gold Streets, and continue to Battleground Avenue, Mountain Street and south on Railroad Avenue to Patriots Park.

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Patrick Center expansion emphasizes health, socialization, volunteerism

by CARL ELLIOTT Special to The Herald

After Sheila Gentry, 61, suffered a heart attack a few years ago, and had gone through medical rehab, her doctor recommended she find a regular exercise program. Having learned to live with multiple sclerosis for 30 years, the heart attack compounded her health problems and left her body weak. She’d heard about the Seniors in Motion Class at the Patrick Center, but since she was using a walker at the time to keep her balance, she felt nervous about attending for the first time, because she didn’t know what to expect. “I didn’t know what they did. I wasn’t sure I would fit in because I would be one of the younger people in the class and my mobility was limited.”

“At first I felt ‘poor me. I’m going to be stuck in a wheelchair and I’m going to die.’ But after 6 weeks, I wanted to get help.”Now three years after her heart attack, and having regained her physical strength, Sheila is now teaching the Seniors in Motion class one day per week. Her YMCA personal trainer suggested she teach the class by getting her YMCA instructor’s certificate, which Sheila did, and the experience has lifted her spirits, as well as improved her fitness.

“It’s been a victory for me,” Sheila said. “I’ve increased my muscle strength, have a better body image, I’ve developed a lot of friendships and social relationships, and I’ve gained more confidence. I just enjoy it. I love the people in the class.”

Sheila is among a group of 16 community volunteers who are serving on the Patrick Center “Building the Future” Campaign Steering Committee, to reach out to individuals, businesses and professionals in the community to communicate the importance of the planned 4,305 sq. ft. Patrick Center expansion. Currently, over

2,500 people from the community visit the center periodically or regularly during the year, about 25% of the City’s population. By 2030, it is projected that 5,000 people will be using the Patrick Center, which will equal one 50% of the city’s population. That speaks to the dramatic growth of the elderly population, which will double within the next 15 to 17 years.

Kings Mountain Hospital Administrator and “Building the Future “Campaign Co-Chair Alex Bell, said the planned 4,305 sq. ft., $1,065,000 expansion presents an opportunity to expand the hospital’s strong partnership with the Patrick Center to practice preventive health activities that focus on healthy lifestyles, nutritious meals, and getting health screenings recommended by Medicare to identify potential health problems and treat them early.

“It sounds strange for someone in my position to say, but we want to try to keep people out of the hospital for as long as possible, and the preventive health activities at the Patrick Center encourage seniors to practice a healthy lifestyle on a day-to-day basis.”

The hospital is already working with the Patrick Center on a number of health-related programs, including health education classes, a cooking demonstration by the hospital chef on how to prepare healthy Mediterranean meal, and a “walk with a doc” program, which brings doctors with various specialties into the senior center, and allows seniors to ask the doctors questions about various health issues.

The proposed 4,305 sq. ft. expansion would expand the health focus by designating one of the larger new rooms in the expansion a “clinical services room,” as focal point for health related activities The expansion will also create more office space for staff & volunteer counseling to help the growing number of seniors sign up for Medicare and supplemental

health insurance. The center is currently attracting over 300 seniors for Medicare counseling annually, and that number is projected to increase dramatically over the next two decades as the 65-andover population soon becomes the largest segment of the population.

The Patrick Center staff plans to work closely with the hospital to provide written materials, including the names and contact information for local doctors, to make it easier for seniors to understand the process for getting check-ups and tests recommended for new Medicare applicants for procedures such as colonoscopies, breast cancer screenings, tests for diabetes, and other potential screenings.

Also Co-Chairing the Campaign Steering Committee is Jim Pridgen, President of Firestone Fibers and Textiles, one of Kings Mountain’s largest employers, and Mary Neisler, a long-time civic leader, who has been active in many community projects for the public schools, the Kings Mountain Historic Museum and the Little Theater, among others.

Pridgen encourages his employees to “give back to the community where we work,” and he says Firestone employees enjoy volunteering their time to assist seniors and others in the community who might need a helping hand. In addition to making a financial contribution to the Patrick Center Capital Campaign, Pridgen and 5 other Firestone employees assisted the center with the recent commodities distribution of food and other essential items to about 250 local families in need. In addition, Firestone employees have volunteered to assist the Patrick Center kitchen staff in serving lunch at the center’s Friday luncheons.

“My mother is at an assisted living center, so I have a soft spot for seniors,” said Pridgen. “In the city where I live in the Eastern part of the state, which is a similar in

size to Gastonia and quite a bit larger than Kings Mountain, we have been trying to build a conference center facility for 20 years and we still haven’t been able to do it. Kings Mountain should feel very proud to have such an attractive meeting facility as the Patrick Center. This speaks highly of your public leadership, as well as the community spirit of businesses and individuals who made the Patrick Center a reality, and are now helping with the expansion.”

Campaign Co-Chair Mary Neisler sees her volunteer work for the “Building the Future” Campaign as a way to give something back to the community where she has lived for over 60 years. “When I pass on, I want to know I’ve given back to the community, not just taken away from it. There is a tradition in Kings Mountain, which goes back at least five or six generations of families and businesses, to help the community when there is a need. I want to continue that tradition, because that’s one of the things that sets our city apart as a good place to live and work.”

“Many seniors are mostly alone, “she added, “because of the death of a spouse. The Patrick Center is a way for seniors to be with other people, to socialize, to be involved with the community and to get help when they need it.

I’ve given up a lot of my volunteer activities, but the Patrick Center campaign is a good way, in addition to my church, to give of my time and resources to an organization that helps many people in the community, and to contribute my part in making the city a better place in which to live.”

Committee Member Dr. John Still has been teaching the Seniors in Motion class two days per week for the past 10 years, and has been attending it along with his wife Pat for the past 18 years. Dr. Still is a teacher by profession. He owns his own consulting firm, Still Waters, Inc., which he operates out of

their home on Lake Montonia.

With his consulting firm, he trains paramedics and firemen on how to train other EMS and fire department personnel. He teaches at Cleveland County Community College, and has taught at other colleges.

In addition to physical fitness exercises, Dr. Still stresses the importance of working on pairing up with a partner, getting to know new people in the classes. “It’s a place where participants can socialize, and not feel isolated. We use various exercises that encourage participants to get to know each other. It’s a family-oriented atmosphere,” he said. When participants become ill, their classmates visit them in the hospital and send write get-well cards.

Steering Committee member Ruth Wilson, 82, who worked for 24 years at the Cleveland Country Board of Elections, likes the diverse ages of the Seniors in Motion group. “It gives you the opportunity to meet people you wouldn’t otherwise meet. It’s nice. I need exercise. I’ve had a lot of health problems. The class has really helped me with my balances and to maintain my mobility. My daughter noticed I move around much better.”

“Just being with other people, it makes you feel you are contributing to the community. I served the public through the Board of Elections. Now I can’t do that job, so I can get that feeling of contributing through volunteering to help the Patrick Center.” Speaking of the proposed center expansion, Ruth said. “A covered entrance in the back of the Center would be wonderful. That way I won’t get wet when it rains.”

Steering Committee member James Conrad, a regular participant in the Center’s game/pool room, says his center participation is a way to give and receive encouragement to and from other See PATRICK CENTER, 9A

By JIM MILLER Editor

RV Travel Tips for Beginners Dear Savvy Senior, Can you write a column on RV travel for beginners? My husband and I will be retiring in a few years and have always thought it would be fun to spend some of our time traveling around the country in an RV. What can you tell us?

Ready to Retire Dear Ready, The affordability, combined with the comfort, convenience and personal freedom it offers has made recreational vehicle (RV) travel immensely popular among retirees over the past decade.

According to the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association, there are approximately 35 million RV enthusiasts in the U.S., including a growing number of baby boomers.

Some of the reasons RVing has become so popular is because of the freedom and flexibility it offers to come and go as you please. If you like where you’re at, you can stay put. Or, if your feet get itchy you pack up and move on.

Another popular aspect among retirees is following the seasons. Snowbirds, for example, like to travel south

for the winter, while southerners migrate north during the hot summer months.

RVing is also a very affordable way to go. Even considering ownership or rental costs, RV travel is cheaper than traveling by car, plane or train – especially when you factor in lodging and restaurant costs.

RV Options Most people, when they think of RVs, think of huge motorhomes, but RVs run the gamut from folding camping trailers and truck campers, to travel trailers and large motorized RVs. Cost, too, will range from as little as $4,000 for pop-up campers all the way up to $1.5 million for luxurious motorhomes. To learn more about RV options, check out gorving.com, a resource created by the RV travel industry that breaks down all the different types of RVs available today, along with various videos and other RV information.

The best way to ease into RV travel and find out if you like it is to rent. Renting can also help you determine which type of RV best suits your needs. Rental

costs will vary greatly depending on what you choose, but you can expect to pay anywhere from $30 up to $300 per day. To locate one of the 500 or so RV rental outlets around the country check your yellow pages under “Recreation Vehicle” or search The National RV Dealers Association website at rvda.org.

Camping Options With around 14,600 public and privately owned RV parks or campgrounds across the country (see gocampingamerica.com and trailerlifedirectory.com), RVers can roam coast-to-coast with no shortage of places to stop, or options to choose from.

Most RV parks are open to all comers and rent spaces on a nightly or weekly basis, much like a motel or hotel, with rates typically ranging from $15 to $50 per night, however some in city and country parks may be $10 or even free.

RV parks can also range from rustic facilities with limited or no utility hookups, as are more often found in state and national parks, to luxury resorts with amenities that rival fine ho-

tels.

To research RV campgrounds, get a copy of the “Good Sam RV Travel Guide & Campground Directory” for $10 at goodsamclub.com/publications, or call 866-205-7451. This guide breaks down what each campsite offers, along with their policies and costs, and a rating system. Also see rvbookstore.com for dozens of books and DVDs about RVs and the RV lifestyle.

There are also a number of RV clubs you can join, like the Good Sam Club (goodsamclub.com), that provide member discounts on parks and campgrounds, travel guides, fuel and propane, roadside assistance and more. Passport America (passportamerica.com) is another popular club that gives 50 percent discounts on more than 1,800 campsites across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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PATRICK CENTER: expansion emphasizes health, socialization, volunteerism From page 7A seniors, which results in the formation of friendships and a feeling of satisfaction from being among a caring group of staff and seniors. “I come here for the fellowship,� he said, “for the talk, just kidding each other. It makes for a good day.� Doubling the size the game/billiard room in the new expansion is a way to attract more male participants, who are underrepresented compared to the female participants, but the number of senior males visiting the Patrick Center is also increasing.

James says that currently 9 people often have to shoot pool at the same time because the game room has room for only one pool table. The expansion

will allow enough space for two pool tables, which will draw more senior males, 40% of the senior population but only 30% of the seniors at the center. “It uplifts me when I come in because I meet people, listen to what they have to say, and I try to help them if I can.� He described a recent encounter with a new visitor to the center, a gentleman who had suffered a stroke within the past year. “He asked about the exercise room, so I took him there and showed him how one of the exercise machines worked. The man had little use of one of his arms, which had been paralyzed after the stroke. After using the exercise machine, the use of his arm had improved. “It’s not 100%,

but it’s working better,�

James said. “He’s pushing himself to do it now. A little encouragement is what he needed.� “This place keeps people out of the hospital,� James added. “Seniors come here and find a reason to live. I love it up here myself.�

For Kings Mountain Care Center Owner Debbie Crocker, the Patrick Center provides a positive environment for her assisted living residents to attend holiday and other special events, at the center. “The center is always welcoming and the Patrick Center gives our residents another outlet for activities and socialization.�

She says the Patrick Center expansion is “very important because statistics prove we will have more elderly

Letters to the Editor To the editor: Time is running out to make your choice for City Council Nov. 5.

I wanted to take this opportunity to write this letter on behalf of my brother, Jerry Mullinax.

Before anyone can win an election the people of a community need to have considerable faith in one's ability to serve.

Having served with Jerry for two years on council proved to me that he always considered all citizens of Kings Mountain when making his choice.

There will be many challenges and opportunities that will require much dedication and commitment on his part in making right choices.

These difficult times remind us that everything that happens to us in life is as training for the work we will do net.

These difficult times also remind us of our weaknesses and force us to draw upon God's Power.

Knowing Jerry, he would be sure to use the abilities God has given him to put those abilities to work so that everyone would notice improvement and progress. I pray that he would stay true to what is right and God would bless and use his ability to help others.

Your choice can make a difference. Vote Jerry Mullinax for Ward 3 Councilman Nov. 5.

Kay Hambright Kings Mountain To the Editor: I recommend voting for Tommy Hawkins for Kings Mountain City Council Ward 3.

I like the way he researches the issues before we vote. I have found him to take his vote and his role as a councilman very seriously.

I have found him to be fair and open minded. I like his philosophy of being conservative with taxpayer and city funds. He conducts himself professionally which helps us to avoid headline risks and political problems and helps us make a good impression when we are recruiting new industries and visiting with existing industry executives.

I have found him to understand business and finance well enough to make good decisions about contracts the city is entering or rejecting. I think Tommy is a good choice for this seat and I believe he will serve the city well for Tommy to be reelected.

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Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey serves as Honorary Chair of the campaign.

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To the Editor: Do not forget to vote for Jerry Mullinax in the Kings Mountain City Council election for the Ward 3 East Side seat on Nov. 5.

Jerry loves his grandchildren and wants them and all families of Kings Mountain to have a safe,clean environment for good jobs and be a happy and prosperous place for families to live, work, and grow together.

Jerry has served on the KM City Council for 10 years and has a voting record that anyone would be proud to have. He is not afraid to face tough issues and to look at the issues from all sides and to determine what’s the best course to take for Kings Mountain and its citizens. Jerry is well known for standing up for taxpayers and being a friend to the working man or woman. He will bite the bullet when need be and keep spending as low as possible. He does not believe in wasteful spending and wants to get the most for taxpayers' dollars.

Jerry wants to keep current businesses and attract more to the area for more and better paying jobs. He wants to grow and expand the economy. And for KM to have the best care in hospitals and doctors in the area. He wants a good fire department and a good police force to keep everyone protected and safe/ He has the experience and knowledge to make the best and most logical decisions. He wants to keep the city and infrastructure well maintained and make the most of all the assets so that Kings Mountain is ready and able to advance into the future.

But Jerry needs your help, your support and most of all your vote. So to be sure to m make plans to go to the polls on Nov. 5 and cast your ballot for the man you can trust and depend on to look out for Kings Mountain and all its peoples' best interest, Jerry Mullinax.

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people retired, who will be more physically fit, more mentally fit and who will live longer. They will need a place to go and there isn’t a better place to go than the Patrick Center.�

For Steering Committee member Mary Ann Hendricks, who recently served as a member of the center’s Board of Advisors, the Patrick Center is a positive symbol for the community’s sense of caring toward its

$2.53 per 1,000 gallons, a $5.35/month customer charge, and a $375.80/ month availability fee (for a 6 inch meter), the Kings Mountain monthly charge would be approximately $4,935.15/month for an average 60,000 gpd (or approximately $459,221.80/ year). The Kings Mountain user fee is based upon wastewater pumped through filtration and inflow entering the Grover system.

Mayor J. D. Ledford said the town has spent $166,000 on the design phase of its WWTP project in Grover associated with the Watterson and Atkins Road pump station upgrades. Engineers say some of those funds will be used in the Kings Mountain alternative and they will submit a new contract proposal with no further changes to the current contract related to

Grover Industries WWTP project.

Willis also noted that by contracting with Kings Mountain the town will save $990,437 in estimated yearly cost for a plant operator and chemicals.

In other actions, the board: • after public hearing voted to proceed with surveys and the grant application process to obtain grant funding for the water infrastructure project to replace older galvanized and plastic pipes and upgrade water meters. The mayor said that replacing older water lines in about 90% of the town would increase water quality and water pressure. Grant money would pay for the upgrades. A door-to-door survey will be conducted by town officials to measure the acceptance of what council members said is a muchneeded project.

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Front row, from left to right, Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey, Kings Mountain Rotary Club President Suzanne Amos, Rotary Club Centennial Project Manager Dennis Conner, Cliff Laurich and Larry and Evelyn Hamrick join others at the Patriots Park ribbon-cutting Thursday.

Kings Mountain Rotary Club President Suzanne Amos welcomes guests to a ribbon cutting at Patriots Park Thursday.

Splash pad, other features dedicated at Patriot Park DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

City, county and business leaders came together on Thursday for the official dedication of the Kings Mountain Rotary Club Centennial Project, a long-term project that added flower gardens, a splash pad and brick walkways to Patriots Park downtown.

The city build Patriots Park in 2000 and the sloping green space has since become a popular venue for concerts, festivals and ceremonies, including weddings.

The park was still young when the Kings Mountain Rotary Club

drew a bead on sprucing it up with features that could be enjoyed by ages young and old.

That drive came as a direct result of a global rotary fundraising initiative, which called on local rotarians to drum up ideas – and the needed funds – for a Centennial Project. Rotary International was begun in 1905 and celebrated its one hundredth anniversary in 2005.

“We want to thank the city and all the donors who made this happen,” said Kings Mountain Rotary President Suzanne Amos in a speech that was part of the project’s dedication.

Local Rotarians started off with six or seven big ideas, whittled them down to three and got busy with the hard work of raising the money to make them happen.

First came the rose gardens and the brick walkways. The splash pad, a hit with children in the warmer months, was the latest addition. All told the Kings Mountain Rotary Club Centennial Project raised more than $35,000, which, according to Rotarian Doug Satterfield, came close to completely financing the threepart project at the park. The City of Kings Mountain provided resources to the project, as well.

“Kings Mountain is a better place for the participation of Rotary,” said Mayor Rick Murphrey, who is also a Rotarian.

Amos and others, including Cleveland County Board of Commissioners Chairman Ronnie Hawkins and Cleveland County Chamber Chairman Alan Langley, thanked organizers and donors for their generosity of time and money. The park is now host to a large bronze plaque at its east entrance with more details about the project and a list of donors.

Generals: Dennis and Wanda Conner, the City of Kings Mountain, Harris Funeral Home, First

National Bank.

Colonels: BB&T Bank, CeeJay’s Landscaping, Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority.

Majors: Bob and Brenda Bridges, Doug and Sandra Satterfield, Wachovia Bank, Larry and Evelyn Hamrick.

Captains: The Neisler Founation, Charles Blanton, Earl and Bea Lutz, Edward and Brenda Lovelace, Premier Federal Credit Union, Hubert and Rita Toney, Wade and Bradine Tyner, Ricky and Lisa Hall, Regal Ventures, Parkdale Mills.

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District Governor Luther Moore, Charlotte, was welcomed to the Kings Mountain Rotary meeting Thursday, and updated the club on district activities and events for the coming year.

Photo by Jerry Hopping

A 19th century war correspondent, aka Belmont Banner Editor Alan Hodge, was with the Civil War re-enactors who did a living history program at Kings Mountain Historical Museum recently.

Hamrick is $10,000 winner!

Photos by Alan Hodge

Students from Kings Mountain High toured the Civil War camp at the Historical Museum and talked to soldiers like Ronnie Smith from Catawba Heights and Louis Jenkins from Cleveland County.

Gordon Hamrick accepts a check for $10,000 from Kings Mountain Historical Museum director Adria Focht. Hamrick won the grand prize in the museum’s annual reverse raffle in September. The Shelby resident donated $1,000 of his winnings to the museum. “We’re really grateful to have a portion of that come back,” Focht said. “We’re going to use it on realworld things like printers and lights.”

Civil War surgeon Capt. Jerry Hopping prepares to “amputate” Kings Mountain High student Dillon Frederick’s leg as Sgt. Matt Paris looks on. The act was part of a living history camp at the history museum recently.

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Fund drive beginning to revamp Davidson School ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com

Lamar Payseur, a retired superintendent in the NC Prison System, saw first hand youngsters incarcerated and in need of an education.

“I don’t want a child in Kings Mountain having to go to prison to take his GED, I want to give it to them at the Alumni Resource Center,” said Payseur as a group of former Davidson School students met outside the old Davidson School in Kings Mountain and made plans to raise a half million dollars to put new life in the old school building.

“We just got our tax forms and are ready to start asking for donations to fix up the interior that was heavily damaged by asbestos,” said Payseur.

Other alumni who went to Davidson School in the early 1950s and later years reminisced outside the school building Monday morning. Davidson School

Alumni Association, formed in 1979, wants to preserve the heritage and school spirit they enjoyed by fixing up the building as a resource center.

The last class was the alternative school. The outside, says Payseur, is structurally sound. The interior will require new wiring, heating and air conditioning, among major improvements. The Association leases the school building from Cleveland County Schools for $1 a year.

Wenella Smith, Resource Center president, is calling for volunteers to step out and help in the renovation.

“Davidson School is a landmark of educational and historical significance to our community and we want it to find its place again in serving people in our community,” said Smith. She added, “In keeping with the original intent of the school, we have a vision of the school facility becoming the center of hope and empowerment through education

Wenella Smith, President of the Resource Center and chairman of the fund drive, Ronnie Byers, treasurer, Lamar Payseur, vice-president of the center and Martin Bennix, back row, left to right, and Geraldine Dye, secretary, Margaret Smith, member, and James Boyd, Association President.

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and training.”

The mission statement of the Resource Center points out that the Community Resource Center will serve as a

“one stop shop” which will provide individualized care and recreational activities for families and individuals and other supportive serv-

ices. The Resource Center would be designed for recreational activities, a job center, after school programs, GED classes, computer lab,

mentoring programs, family-centered programs, small business development and youth activities in the arts, among others.

Flowers by Falls takes first place in downtown decorating

Mrs. Rick Murphrey, a judge for the downtown decorating contest, admires the floral arrangements by Flowers by Falls, 223 S. Battleground Ave., which won the blue ribbon.

The second place award in the downtown decorating contest went to Alliance Bank, 219 S. Battlegournd Ave. Mayor and Mrs. Rick Murphrey judged the contest.

Benefit concert set for Saturday The Brigade of Friends will hold a benefit concert at the Kings Mountain National Military Park auditorium on Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. featuring David Childers and The Overmountain Men. Proceeds benefit the Brigade of Friends, an allvolunteer nonprofit organization founded in 2000 to work with the National Park Service to provide support and funding for special projects at Kings Mountain National Military Park that aid in preserving the Park’s cultural and military history, protecting the Park’s envi-

ronmental integrity, and enhancing the enjoyment of the Park by visitors and area residents. The auditorium seats 120; tickets are available now for $20.

David Childers and The Overmountain Men are a local group of performers from Belmont. Both David Childers and Bob Crawford performed together with the Avett Brothers. David was looking for a creative outlet aside from his work with that band. Together, they collaborated on what would become Overmountain Men’s first release, Glorious

Day. Childers’s son and Overmountain Men’s drummer, Robert, helped Crawford produce the record and contributed ideas for sound collages, and coming up with the band’s name. The band is named after the militiamen who helped American forces win the battle of King’s Mountain in 1780.

Tickets are available from any member of the Brigade of Friends and at the Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce’s Kings Mountain office, 150 W Mountain St, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

‘Trashformation’ entries at the Woman’s Club Fall Festival attracted a large crowd of festival goers.

Big Daddy Weave headlining Saturday concert

Woman’s Club members serve lunch at the annual Fall Festival which attracted crowds last Wednesday.

Members of the community at large are preparing for a huge concert event in Cleveland County, N.C., on Saturday. The Dove Awardwinning contemporary Christian band Big Daddy Weave will headline “The Only Name Tour” on Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Shelby. General admission tickets are just $10 each and thousands of people are expected to attend.

The event is being presented

by Christian Freedom Baptist Church (CFBC) in Kings Mountain, along with several local business and individual sponsors.

Mike Reynolds serves as the chairman of the concert steering committee, and believes it will offer a unique

Photos by LIB STEWART

opportunity to members of the Christian community in Cleveland County and beyond to worship God together and celebrate the message of the gospel.

“The idea for this event was birthed after spending much time in prayer and reading God’s word, searching for direction on how to be effective in reaching our community with the Gospel,” Reynolds said. “We see this concert as a chance for our community to come together in one accord—with no denominational labels—but to just celebrate ‘the only name’ of Jesus.”

Big Daddy Weave hit the road in September as they launched “The Only Name Tour” featuring special

guests Chris August and Unspoken. The tour, which is scheduled to hit over 30 cities, commenced on September 13 in Statesville. The release of their current Top 20 single “The Only Name (Yours Will Be),” also the namesake for the tour, comes on the heels of the massive success of their No. 1 hit song “Redeemed” and marks the second single from their ninth album Love Come To Life.

In addition, the group and their smash hit “Redeemed” just received four Dove Awards’ nominations for “Song of the Year,” “Contemporary Christian Performance of the Year,” “Rock/Contemporary Song of the Year” and “Praise and Worship Song of the Year.”

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Ugly comments toward coaches need to stop “The North Carolina High School Athletic Association welcomes you to tonight’s game. We remind you that one of the goals of high school athletics is learning lifetime values. Sportsmanship is one of those values that is best learned when respect is accorded to all.

Please let your good sportsmanship show during the game. “The (South Mountain Athletic Conference) and (Kings Mountain High School) encourage and promote sportsmanship by student athletes, coaches and spectators. Profanity, racial or ethnic comments, or other intimidating actions directed at officials, student athletes, coaches, or team representatives will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the site of competition.�

The above is a direct quote from the North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s code of sportsmanship and is read by the PA prior to all football games.

Some fans attending games at Kings Mountain High School need to pay attention to it - particularly to the part that relates to “COACHES.�

For far too long, a few loud mouth fans at John Gamble Stadium have ruined ball game nights for the thousands who are there to support their team and coaches.

A very good former football coach once said that when he resigned he knew the school wouldn’t have any trouble finding a coach because “the stands are full of them.�

He was exactly right then, and he’s exactly right now.

For some reason, there is always at least one fan who thinks he or she knows more about football than the man who is in charge of the program. If they actually do, they would better serve the program by talking to the coach and volunteering their services than sitting in the stands every Friday night urging the coach to “go back to Crest� or “go to South Carolina where they like losing,� or some other asinine remark.

Thank you to the thousands of fans who have supported the Mountaineers in good years and bad. You are the best fans anywhere. The few that always want to criticize and show their ignorance need to find something else to do on Friday night. KMHS can do without your five dollars.

Most of us while growing up were told by our mothers that “if you can’t say something good about someone, don’t say anything at all.� It would be good for the Friday night boo-birds to think about that.

All of the head football coaches who have served KMHS over the years were good coaches. Some coaches are stronger in some areas, and some in others.

But one thing they share is that they are out there dayin and day-out not for their own welfare but to help young boys learn the game of football, learn life lessons and grow into solid citizens.

Greg Lloyd is as good a high school football coach as you will find anywhere. He is as good a coach today See Editorial, 2B

Chase is quick, experienced

Kings Mountain’s Kayla Bolt records a kill in Saturday’s 3-1 victory over Patton in the opening round of the state 3A volleyball playoffs.

Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers play their final home game Friday when a very good Chase team comes to John Gamble Stadium.

The Trojans, coached by Daniel Bailey, have a lot of speed and experience.

They’ve posted some big victories this season, including a 14-13 win over North Gaston last week and an earlier non-conference victory over perennial North Carolina 2A power NewtonConover. “Chase is coming off a win over a good North Gaston team last week,� noted KMHS coach Greg Lloyd. “They had a dogfight with R-S Central a couple of weeks ago and before that they played Shelby a very close ball game.

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First round jinx over Lady Mountaineers defeat Patton 3-1 in opening round of volleyball playoffs Kings Mountain adjusted after a sub-par performance in the first game to defeat Morganton Patton 3-1 in the opening round of the state 3A volleyball playoffs Saturday at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium.

The win moved the SMAC champion Lady Mountaineers into a home game last night against Asheville Reynolds, a first-round winner over Forestview.

This was the first time in three years that the KM ladies have made it past the first round, having lost to Asheville Erwin last season and Enka in 2011.

Kings Mountain took a 2-0 lead in every set Saturday. But, in the first one the early lead quickly disappeared as the Lady Panthers went from a 7-7 tie to a 25-19 victory.

Coach Ashley Pridgeon knew the Lady Mountaineers had what it takes

to win the match and laid it on the line to her players. “We have seven seniors and three juniors,� Pridgeon said, “and in between games one and two I just told them they’re in control of their own destiny. They had to decide if this will be their last game or they will continue their destiny.�

The Lady Mountaineers took her words seriously and rolled to wins of 25-16, 25-20 and 25-12.

In fact, Kings Mountain didn’t trail again after that first set loss. The teams were tied just twice, at 14- and 16-all midway of the second set. “We really couldn’t put the ball on the court in the first set,� Pridgeon said. “We missed a lot of serves. But we started making more aces after that. I was proud of them for turning things See first, 3B

KM’s Angel Peterson goes up for block

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Mountaineers fall hard at R-S Central From the first play of the game until the last, things did not go well for Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers Friday at R-S Central.

A chop block on the first play after the opening kickoff put the Mountaineers’ offense in a hole, and a 55-yard fumble return for a touchdown on KM’s last play were just two of the things that went wrong for the Mountaineers in the Hilltoppers’ 56-20 victory.

It was the seventh straight loss for the Moun-

taineers and dropped their overall record to 2-7. They have yet to win a game in their inaugural season in the SMAC. “We didn’t play good in any area of the game,� said Mountaineer coach Greg Lloyd. “We’ve had a hard time shifting the momentum of a tough season. The last few weeks everything has just come to a head.�

Well over half of the starters for the Mountaineers Friday were freshmen and See Mountaineers, 4B

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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

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UGLY: comments toward coaches need to stop From Page 1B as he was when he was offensive coordinator for two Crest teams that won state championships. He is as good a coach today as he was when he coached East Gaston to its best season in history in 2006; and he is as good a coach today as he was when he coached the Mountaineers to their second best season in history - and within one game of the state championship - in 2008.

More importantly, he’s as good a man as you will find anywhere.

He doesn’t deserve the “intimidating actions� he is getting from a few who think they’re embarrassing him when, in fact, they are em-

barrassing themselves.

This has been a devastating year for Coach Lloyd. Before the end of the last school year he lost a 1,500 yard rusher due to ineligibility. Before the start of the season, he lost his best defensive player who was seriously injured in a car wreck; and his best receiver who set a school record for catches last season.

Shortly after the end of the school year, he lost his father Kenny, who was killed in a tragic lawn mower accident. Coach Lloyd’s mother, wife and two young children, who are in the stadium every Friday, don’t deserve

to hear the insults either.

Since the start of the season, he has lost many more starters to injuries. Look on the sidelines Friday and you’ll see from 8 to 10 players who aren’t dressed out, most of them lost for the season.

There were only six players on the field Friday night at R-S Central that started last season. Well over half of the starters last week were on the JV team or middle school team last year.

Good players make good coaches. It doesn’t if you’re coaching at Kings Mountain, South Point, Crest, Shelby, Burns or any of the South Carolina schools that

do or do not “like losers,� when you lose half of your starters you‘re going to lose some ball games. There has never been a coach on any level that’s lost a ballgame 49-0, 43-7 or 56-20. Get over it!

Friday night, the Mountaineers will be playing their last home game. It’s Senior Night. The seniors will be recognized for their participation and hard work they have given to the program the last four years. They, and the coaches, deserve our support, not ridicule.

We urge everyone attending this Friday and every Friday from now on to either support the team

and coaches, or bite your tongue.

Win or lose, we all need to give them a standing ovation when the game ends, and it would be a nice gesture to go down on the field and tell them how much you appreciate them.

We also urge the administration of Kings Mountain High School, the Cleveland County Schools office and Board of Education, and security working the game, to take seriously the above code of sportsmanship and rid the stadium of those who direct “intimidating actions� toward someone else.

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Spikers beat East Burke to wrap up SMAC title Kings Mountain High’s women’s volleyball team won the school’s first-ever South Mountain Athletic Conference championship last week with a 25-21, 25-19, 25-16 victory over East Burke.

The two teams went into the match tied for first place. Kings Mountain had beaten the Lady Cavaliers earlier in the year in a five-set match in Connelly Springs, but had also dropped a match to Draughn.

Kings Mountain had already clinched a

tie for first, but an East Burke win would have forced a conference championship playoff game on Wednesday.

The Lady Mountaineers came out strong and improved as the match went on.

Kayla Bolt registered 17 hard kills, three aces and nine digs.

Logan Smith added five kills, 21 assists and nine digs; and Natalie Fedyschyn had six kills, 13 digs and two aces.

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Kings Mountain got a great effort from all nine players to run its overall record to 18-4.

Kayla Bolt registered 16 thunderous kills, most of them from the left side of the net and perfectly placed to open spots on the floor or hit so hard that the Panthers couldn’t return them if they were in position. Bolt also registered nine digs.

Natalie Fedyschyn had eight kills, including two that closed out game three.

She also had seven aces and nine digs.

Gracie Hunter had an outstanding match, especially in the back court, with 20 digs and five assists.

Taquisha Smith registered 16 assists and 11 digs and

Logan Smith added two aces, six kills, 12 assists and 15 digs.

Mary Asgari , Sarah Blalock, Angel Peterson, Betzaira Saenz and Adrienne Greene also contributed heavily to the victory.

Whether their early exit from the playoffs the last two seasons had anything to do with the big turnaround Saturday, Coach Pridgeon is convinced it has been a key factor in their success this year. “We’ve pretty much said all year that the third time’s a charm,� she said. “We’ve felt like we needed to play our game every time we play. We have three on varsity that have started the last three years and two the last two years, and that really helps.

“It hurt us going out in the first round the last two years,� she added. “We’ve really worked hard this year and we’re focused.�

The winner of last night’s game will move on to the third round Thursday. Although no Tuesday winners were known at press time, it’s a pretty safe assumption that the winner would play at undefeated St. Stephens. “I think we’ll match up good with AC Reynolds,�

Pridgeon said. “We just have to play our best. It gets harder from here. We always have to have our A game. “I definitely think (the Patton game) was a team effort. I told all the girls ’you have to do your job. When you do your job the others follow.’ It’s definitely a group effort.�

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KMMS kickers lose Kings Mountain Middle School’s boys soccer team ended its season Tuesday with a tough 3-2 loss to North Lincoln.

The Patriots came out strong by scoring a goal by Chase Yow for a 1-0 lead. Justin Watkins had the assist.

The Patriots quickly scored again with a goal from Brandon Quevedo-Johns.

North Lincoln scored before the half ended to make the score 2-1.

Kings Mountain held the lead until the final two minutes when North Lincoln tied it at 2-all. The visitors managed to break away and scored again in the final seconds. “Our record is not indicative of the skill and heart of the players,� noted coaches Tammy Harmon and Sue Allen.

Members of the Patriot team this year were: Eighth graders - Michael Allen, Landon Wright, Mason Nyguen, Holden Bullock, Travis Wright, CD Crouse, Cameron Johnson, Dalton Ledbetter, Chase Yow, Justin Watkins, Parker Rollins, Mitchell Hord and Dane Skeith.

Seventh graders - Seth Moose, Cameron Fairweather, Alex Diaz, Orlando Sanchez, Dowie Eagan, Brandon Quevedo-Johns, Nathan Parker and Caleb Estridge.

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Lady Patriots lose Kings Mountain Middle School fell to North Lincoln 53 in a Tri-County softball game last Tuesday.

The Patriots led 3-1 going into the sixth inning but could not hold on.

Catie Payne pitched a complete game. Josie Lowery had two hits and Amya White, Morgan Stancil and MC May also had big hits for the Patriots.

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Gary Allen sets American record in national powerlifting competition

Kings Mountain’s Gary Allen squats 761 pounds in National Powerlifting Competition in Orlando, FL. Right, Gary and his family in Orlando.

Kings Mountain power lifter Gary Allen did it again!

Allen recently competed in the National Powerlifting Competition in Orlando, FL and successfully completed the competition.

He set an American record on the bench press at 655 pounds.

His overall total for three lifts was 1,968 pounds.

This competition draws some of the best lifters in the country.

With his awards and recognition he was asked to participate on Team USA in the 2013 IPF World Masters Powerlifting Competition held in September in Orlando.

There, he received the silver medal on overall with 2,023 pounds.

Immediately after the competition, Allen was offered to be sponsored by Titan Supports System, which makes products Allen uses in his competitions.

Allen had earlier won the gold in his age weight class in the Nationals. “That earned me the right to go to the world tournament,� he

noted. “If all the stars hadn’t lined up for me I would not have been able to do that. Everything was held in Orlando.�

Allen earned the right to go to the Nationals by winning his age weight division in the Battle of the Border, competition between lifters from the two Carolinas and Georgia, last April in Fort Mill, SC. He is proud of his accomplishments this year and looks forward to going to the world competition again in two years when it will be

held in Colorado. “It will be overseas next year and I won’t be able to go,� he said. “Everything I did this year, I didn’t see it coming. “The Man upstairs is taking care of me. This was a blessing. “Next year, if everything goes good and I stay healthy I’ll go to the Nationals again. What I’ll be working for next year is to keep doing my best. If I do that Colorado will be on my plate in two years.�

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Alex Reynolds plunges in for Kings Mountain’s first touchdown in Friday’s game at R-S Central. The Hilltoppers won 56-20.

MOUNTAINEERS: fall hard at R-S Central From Page 1B sophomores who had been called up from the JV team in the past two weeks, including one eighth grader. “We’re disappointed,�

Lloyd said. “We didn’t play as hard as I wanted us to. We have to play better the last two weeks of the season. We need to win so we won’t go into the off-season with a loss. But we have to give a good effort.�

Like most other opponents during the Mountaineers’ losing streak, the Hilltoppers’ offense covered ground quickly. It took them only 32 plays to score six touchdowns; and R-S defender Kaleb Hines added the other score on the late fumble return.

After an early exchange of punts, the Hilltoppers scored on two straight possessions to take a 14-0 lead

on touchdown runs of seven yards by Matt Ashley and one yard from Jaylin Hollis.

The Mountaineers rebounded briefly, driving 74 yards in 12 plays to score on a one-yard run by Alex Reynolds. Cameron Hord’s PAT from placement cut the R-S lead to 14-7.

But the Hilltoppers took just nine plays to break the game open at 28-7 at intermission. Hollis capped a 7play, 62-yard drive with a 20-yard touchdown run.

Two plays after returning a KM punt to the Mountaineers’ 40, Atchley went over from 15 yards out.

R-S Central scored on its first three possessions of the second half to turn the game into a rout. Desmond Whitesides had TD runs of six and 30 yards, sandwiched around a 38-yard touchdown run by Atchley.

Kings Mountain finally

got fourth period touchdown runs of two and nine yards from sophomore Jair McCluney before Hines scooped up a fumble by reserve KM quarterback JR Reid and rambled 55 yards to put an exclamation point on the biggest victory R-S has ever had over the Mountaineers.

The Hilltoppers rolled up 428 yards rushing and their defense forced two fumbles and intercepted four passes. “(Quarterback) Brandon (Bell) was a little rusty after missing the last two games with an injury,� Coach Lloyd noted. “That’s the first time he’s had contact in 20 days. He should be back at his old form this week. “McCluney ran the ball well,� he added. “We’ve got a lot of new guys playing and getting experience which is going to pay off in the future.�

Kings Mountain High's Maddison Lutz and Sarah Scism competed in the Western NC Regional golf tournament Monday at Etowah Valley Country Club.

Lutz shot a 108 and Scism shot 127. Neither girl qualified for the state championship tournament to be held Monday and Tuesday in Pinehurst.

Both played hard throughout the day. Lutz had a rough first nine, shooting a 60, but bound back and played bittern her second nine with a 48.

Scism "played her best at it being her first time experiencing this level of competition was good for her going into her senior year next year," Coach Kevin Moss said.

"I want to thank John McGinnis and his staff at

Maddie Lutz, left, and Sarah Scism represented the Kings Mountain High golf team in Monday’s Western Regional Tournament at Etowah Valley Country Club.

Kings Mountain Country Club for all their help and support during our season," Moss said. "They always give us support and assis-

tance each day during practice and when we host a match at Kings Mountain Country Club."

Kings Mountain’s Jordan Ford (8) follows the blocking of Mason Fleisher (58) in Friday game at R-S Central.

FINAL: home game is Friday From Page 1B “They’re a good team,�

he added. “They’re similar offensively to R-S Central and Draughn.�

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The Trojans run out of a wing offense and return all of their offensive starters from last year’s team that made the state 2A playoffs.

Their skill players have great speed.

They run a 3-4 and 4-4 defense. “They’ve seen about every offense you can see,�

Coach Lloyd said, “so they will be prepared.�

Lloyd hopes his Mountaineers can turn things around and win their final home game for their senior class and the fans that have supported them all season. “We have to give a better effort if we’re going to stay in this game,� he said. “We need to try to score early and get some positive things going out there. “We’re going to try to have some fun these last two weeks and stop this losing streak so we don’t carry it into the off-season,� he said.

The Mountaineers have an open date next week and will end their season November 8 at East Burke.

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JV Mountaineers fall to R-S Central 22-20

Kings Mountain running back Corey Tate (40) picks up good yardage in JV game with R-S Central Thursday night at John Gamble Stadium.

It was a big night for the Tates when Kings Mountain High’s JV football team hosted R-S Central in a SMAC game Thursday at John Gamble Stadium.

R-S Central’s freshman quarterback Tyrece Tate accounted for all three Hilltopper touchdowns in a 22-20 victory over the Mountaineers, who got two of their three scores from freshman running back/kick returner Corey Tate.

Tyrece Tate threw touchdown passes of 19 yards to Ramon Rodriguez and eight yards to Chris Miller to give the Hill toppers a 14-0 lead early in the second quarter.

Corey Tate took part in two kickoff returns for touchdowns and added a rushing touchdown.

After Miller’s touchdown reception, Corey Tate fielded the R-S kickoff and returned it to the 45 yard line, where he was hit hard and the ball popped up in the air. An alert Bryan Sanders of the Mountaineers caught the ball in the air and rambled the remaining 55 yards for a touchdown. Tate ran a two-point conversion to cut the R-S lead to 14-8.

Sanders sacked Tyrece Tate on a fourth and seven to give the Mountaineers possession at their own 29 late in the second quar-

ter. Eight plays later Corey Tate scored from six yards out to send the game into halftime tied at 14-all.

Tyrece Tate, who finished with 173 yards rushing on 16 carries, ran wild in the second half. The KM defense was able to keep him out of the end zone until the 5:34 mark of the fourth quarter when he broke around end for a 20-yard touchdown run. He then ran a two-point conversion for what turned out to be the winning points.

Kings Mountain’s Malik Banner fielded the ensuing kickoff at the 25 but immediately handed the ball off to Corey Tate, who broke around the left side of the field and went all the way for a 75-yard kickoff return.

A two-point conversion pass fell incomplete and R-S ran the remaining 5:18 off the clock to hand the Mountaineers their second straight loss and bring their overall record to 4-4.

Corey Tate led the Mountaineers’ offense with 72 yards on 14 carries.

Sanders, Marquise Camp, Cedrick Wilson, Gage Kornegay, Khal Welch, Cody Stickler, Houston Carringer and Darren Burns played well defensively for the Mountaineers.

Pats in Senior kickers honored at final home game playoffs today Kings Mountain Middle School’s Patriots have a chance to defend their TriCounty football championship after tying for the Eastern Division title with a 42-0 victory over Burns Wednesday in Lawndale.

The Patriots finished division play with a 4-1 record and tied for first place with Lincolnton and East Lincoln. A special drawing was held to determine the division’s two representatives in the championship playoffs, and KM drew #2.

The Patriots travel to Shelby today at 5 p.m. to begin the playoffs. The winner will play the winner of the East Lincoln-RS Central game for the league title.

Kings Mountain goes into the game with a 4-2 overall record while the Blue Devils are 6-0.

The Patriots rolled to a 20-0 halftime lead last week at Burns.

Mike Collins scored on a 15-yard run for a 6-0 first quarter lead.

Quarterback Hunter Blanton hit Mike Toms with a 20-yard touchdown pass, and then a two-point conversion pass to run the margin to 14-0 early in the second quarter.

Collins scored on a 54yard run to account for the 20-0 halftime lead.

Jerdon Pressley blocked a punt and ran it 27 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter.

Quentin Nguyen scored from 15 yards out and also ran a two-point conversion; and Justice Lamb rambled 84 yards with a fumble recovery to round out the scoring.

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Kings Mountain High's soccer team honored its senior players at their final home game Monday night at John Gamble Stadium.

Seven Mountaineers played their final game in a 1-0 loss to East Rutherford.

Coach Dan Potter said the Mountaineers were a bit distracted by the realization of their lasted home match and were rattled early.

The further the match went, the more comfortable the Mountaineers began to play but the early score stood.

The halftime was spent honoring the senior players and their families. Seniors Dylan Beaver, Chan Champion, Isaiah Cole, Cameron Hord, Hunter Presnell, Jonmark Smith and Jack Zyble were recognized by PA announcer Liza Dellinger, who read off their academic and athletic accomplishments.

"This is a very special group of young men and Ted

(Trahan) and I are very honored to have been able to watch their growth and development of the last three years," said Coach Dan Potter. "Each and every one of these fine young men and committed much of their summer to early morning, sunrise workouts for five weeks while other teenaged were sleeping in until noon.

I am so proud of their dedication to their personal and team development."

The second half saw the home team apply a great deal of pressure but not find the tying goal."

"We had four great chicness to score in the last five minutes, including a goal that was called back on an offsides call with two and a half minutes remaining," Potter said. "Sometimes it is just not meant to be and this was one of those nights. I am proud that none of the players slacked off and accepted defeat as the guys

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Kings Mountain ends its season today at 5 p.m. with a JV/varsity doubleheader at Burns.

SPORTS THIS WEEK Wednesday, Oct. 23 5 p.m. - Middle school football, Kings Mountain at Shelby (first round of TriCounty playoffs).

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The girls - with Kings Mountain in the middle - are off and running in last week’s SMAC 2A/3A Conference championship cross country meet at Kings Mountain High School.

KM girls third, boys fourth in SMAC cross country Kings Mountain’s girls finished third and the boys fourth in the SMAC cross country championship Tuesday at Kings Mountain.

The Lady Mountaineers compiled 63 points to trail Draughn with 48 and Shelby with 52. Crest finished fourth, Burns fifth and R-S Central sixth.

The KM boys ran up 133 points. Shelby ran away with the championship with 23 points, followed by Draughn with 61 and Crest 101. R-S Central was fifth with 150, followed by Burns (160), East Rutherford (168), East Burke (190) and Chase (204).

Runners that finished in the top 15 were named All-Conference.

Mackenzie Smith led the Lady Mountaineers with a seventh place finish (23:12.6). Cassie Morton finished ninth, Virginia Dellinger 13th and Mariah Roberts 16th.

Others KM runners were Katie Ellis

(24th), Annamarie Fulbright (25th), Montanna Smith (27th), Carmen Henwood (31st), Lori McKay Williamson (32nd), Radhika Patel (33rd), Kayla Capps (50th), Alley Wray (55th), Brooke Patterson (58th), Laura Blaine (59th), Erica Carpenter (64th), Molly Short (65th), Jessica Lovell (67th), Spencer Burton (69th) and Amanda Mullen (71st).

Jordan Moore led the Mountaineers with a 14th place finish in 19:26.3.

Other KM runners were Josh Jay Helton (26th), Collin Foster (27th), Austin McKee (32nd), Will Boyles (36th), Matthew Burns (41st), Devin Ayscue (42nd), Jacob Edmondson (45th), Joshua Brucker (64th) and Nicholas Chanthavong (95th).

Kings Mountain runners will compete in the Western Regional October 26 at Freedom Park.

Men runners from all nine South Mountain Athletic Conference 2A/3A schools compete in last week’s conference meet on the grounds of Kings Mountain High School. The Draughn girls and Shelby boys won the team titles.

Motorcycle to be given away at Friday’s game The Kings Mountain Touchdown Club will be giving away a Harley Davidson motorcycle at Friday night's football game against Chase at John Gamble Stadium.

Club president David Brinkley and others will be selling tickets at a booth set up just inside the home entrance gate. Tickets are

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$50 each and will be sold up until the time of the drawing.

Winners of last week's drawing - cash prizes of $100 each - went to Ronnie Ledford Jr., Jeff Mauney, Bobby Etters, Jonathan Rhodes and Ray Robinson.

Let’s put our teachers, education and safety of our children first!

Kings Mountain’s Cassie Morton and Mackenzie Smith lead a group of girls through a winding trail in SMAC cross country meet last week at Kings Mountain High School.

Elect Danny Blanton

Cleveland County Board of Education With the MILLIONS of dollars the current School Board has spent on “PROJECTS� that do not benefit our children, we could have given teachers raises, saved teacher assistants, and put School Resource Officers in our elementary schools.

January 18, 2013, a teacher from Casar Elementary School suggested that a silent alarm be placed in Casar Elementary School and other schools. How many schools have silent alarms now? ZERO! Safety should be a number one priority for our children.

How much did the current School Board spend on a new administrative building and new Board Meeting Room? $8,900,000.00! We have children who can’t afford to buy a pencil and the current School Board wants to spend MILLIONS on projects that benefit them.

The School Board has spent $1000s on billboards that simply read “Cleveland County Schools.� Why do we need this?

Danny Blanton 704-477-7188

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GOVERNMENT KINGS MOUNTAIN CITY COUNCIL meets last Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Kings Mountain City Hall, 101 W. Gold St.

CLUB MEETINGS AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY meets the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 155, E. Gold Street.

KINGS MOUNTAIN ROTARY CLUB Every Thursday, noon, at the Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King St.

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SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY – Meets every first Thursday of the month at the KM Art Center (Old Depot), 301 N. Piedmont Ave. Social time is at 6:30 p.m. and the program is at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome.

KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMAN’S CLUB – Meets the 4th Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club, E. Mountain St. MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP – Meets every fourth Thursday of every month at Central United Methodist Church.

KM KIWANIS CLUB – Meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for dinner in the Community Room (lower level) at the Mauney Memorial Library, S. Piedmont Ave. KM LIONS CLUB– Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Linwood Restaurant, 805 Cleveland Ave. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS: Kings Mountain– Christ the King Catholic Church, 714 Stone St., 6:30 p.m., meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.

Contact: Mary (704) 482-8690; Lincolnton– Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2639 N. Carolina 150, 10:30 a.m. – Noon, 2nd & 4th Saturdays, hut in back, Contact: Robbie (704) 616-2630; Shelby– Cleveland County Memorial Library, 103 Howie Dr., Call for meeting times, Contact: Robbie (704) 6162630. You may also call the Reach Line & Information at (704) 319-1625, or go to www.oa.org. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for membership. The groups are self-supporting.

Positive Attitudes Walking Club - There is an open invitation to all Kings Mountain ladies to join the Positive Attitudes Walking Club. The club members walk in various downtown areas of Kings Mountain during lunch hours. An inspirational devotion is provided. For more information call 704472-4403.

PATRICK SENIOR CENTER AARP SMART DRIVERS COURSE. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 8. Drivers age 50 and older are encouraged to sharpen their driving skills by attending. $12 for AARP members. $14 for non-members. Call 704 734 0447 to register.

BACKPACK PROJECT – Please bring in non-perishable food items for our backpack project. These backpacks go to students who need a little extra food over the weekend. Backpacks are returned each Monday, filled on Thursday, and handed out to students when they leave on Friday. Suggested items are: individual cereal packs (can be eaten without milk), Pop Tarts, individual prepared dinners (Mac & Cheese, spaghetti, etc.), fruit cups, applesauce, pudding cups, Beenie Weenies, peanut butter, juice boxes, crackers or cookies.

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by Pat Bolte are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the H.

110 S. Railroad Ave., Kings Mountain

Brought to you by: Hometown Hardware Lawrence Patrick Senior Center. Emphasis is on individual attention.

S.H.O.P. items for October are cooking oils. Just drop off your donations at the Center Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Remember, you don't have to be a senior to help with this project. All items are donated to the Crisis Ministry of Kings Mountain.

NEW T’AI CHI CLASS – Thursdays 23 p.m. in Conference Room I. Andrew Baker is instructor and a donation of $3 per person is requested. T’ai is an ancient form of meditative exercise that originated in China and is recognized by its slow, captivating movement. All donations will go toward purchase of DVDs for the class.

HOSPICE SURVIVOR GUILT “When the dead won’t rest: Survivor guilt among combat veterans,” hosted by Scott Janssen. Monday, Nov. 4, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Runs concurrently with “Anticipatory grief & mourning: a misnomer,” hosted by Patti Anewalt.

“HOW TO (UNINTENTIONALLY) say something stupid: being with those who are dying,” hosted by Carla Cheatham. Nov. 4, 4 to 5 p.m. Runs concurrently with “The healing power of reminiscence,” hosted by Robin Edgar.

12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. “Dignity and Insights into the Culture of Caring, hosted by Harvey M. Chockinov, Tuesday, Nov. 5.

4:30 to 5:30 p.m: “Reaching Out to the Latino Bereaved: A Learning Process,” hosted by Deborah Gonzalez, Tuesday, Nov. 5. Runs concurrently with “Helping School Communities Manage Traumatic Loss,” hosted by Maurine Underwood.

2:15 to 3:30 p.m.: “A Single Mustard Seed – Contemplative Approaches to Grief and Loss,” hosted by Rev. Robert Chodo Campbell and Rev. Dr. Koshin Paley Ellison. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013.

4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: “Cultural Competency and Grief,” hosted by Robin Fiorelli. Thursday, Nov. 7.

12:30 p.m. to 1:30 PM “Impact of Grief in the Workplace,” hosted by Diane Snyder Cowan. Friday, Nov. 8.

The Hospice Store - Located at 323 E. Marion Street beside Dollar General near Uptown Shelby. Please call Angela Jones at 980-295-8578 if you have items to donate or for volunteer opportunities. Store Hours: Thursday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 323 E. Marion St., Shelby.

KINGS MOUNTAIN GATEWAY TRAILS, Inc., 807 Battleground Ave., ½ mile from downtown Kings Mountain, 704739-4755 – 18 months of activities from August 2013 to November 2014 in celebration of being designated a National Recreation Trail August 2013.

OCTOBER 26: 9 a.m. - WALK with a

DOC, sponsored by Cleveland Regional Medical Center, the Kings Mountain Hospital, and the Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute. Meet at the trailhead parking lot and wear good walking shoes. Tour for 30 to 45 minutes.

NOVEMBER 9: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Hot dogs for sale at the trail 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m. National Recreation Trail ribbon cutting and dedication, 2:30 p.m. Hamrick Overlook on top of the Cardio Mountain. Golf cart rides 2 to 5 p.m. at the trailhead for folks that can’t walk the trail.

NOVEMBER 23: 9 a.m. WALK with a DOC sponsored by Cleveland Regional Medical Center, the Kings Mountain Hospital and the Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute’s Meet at the trail head parking lot and wear good walking shoes. Tour for 30-45 minutes.

SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY Events are free at the Depot unless noted otherwise.

KINGS MOUNTAIN ART CENTER Gateway art show Nov. 8.

KINGS MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM Ongoing–– Our Stories: The History of Kings Mountain, N.C. Kings Mountain Historical Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

The cost of admission is free, however donations are appreciated. All donations go toward supporting the museum’s mission of informing the public of the history of the City of Kings Mountain and surrounding areas by preserving and exhibiting the 19th and early 20th century collection.

LIBRARY EVENTS LAST TUESDAY of each month, 6:30 p.m. “A Company of Readers” Book Club in Community Room. Open to the public.

Have fun and make friends at this unique book club, a gathering of different ages and varied tastes. Read the book of your choice and participate by briefly sharing.

STORY TIME on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Tuesday group includes 3-5 year old preschoolers. Thursday group is geared for birth to 2 years old. Join the Library staff at 10 a.m. in the Community Room.

PLAYGROUP on Fridays, for birth to 5 years old, 10-11:30 a.m. in the Community Room.

WRITING WORKSHOP featuring writer Scott Temple, an English instructor at Cleveland Community College, on Saturday, Oct.26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Library Community Room. He will help workshop participants explore family experiences to create poems, stories and memoirs. Partici-

pants should take family photos, artifacts, keepsake letters. To learn more about Temple visit his website www.quickbloom.com where you can watch part of his video documentary “Wyld-Er-Ness.” Pre-registration is required by calling 704-739-2371 Option 3.

SPECIAL EVENTS BENEFIT CONCERT to raise money for the Kings Mountain Military Park is Saturday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m. at the park. Sponsored by The Brigade of Friends. Concert features David Childers and the OverMountain Men. $20.

HOUND’S CAMPGROUND 1st ANNUAL TOY RUN. Saturday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m. Door prizes, 50/50 drawing, food vendor, music. Entry for toy run: new unwrapped toy or cash donation. Rain or shine.

114 Raven. Dr. Supports North Shelby School for Kids with Disabilities and No Child Left Behind.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 155 has BINGO every Friday night starting at 6 p.m.

Food is available.

ZUMBA - Every Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, 7 p.m., Kings Mountain National Guard Armory, 300 Phifer Rd. Instructor is Jennifer Stacey.

GOOD HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Cansler St., Free After-school program on Monday and Wednesday each week from 3:30-5:30 p.m. for help with homework. Parents must provide transportation.

BIG DADDY WEAVE, Dove-award winning contemporary Christian band- is coming to the Cleveland County fairgrounds Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. under sponsorship of Christian Freedom Baptist Church, local businesses and individuals. General admission tickets are $10 and Artist Circle seats are $20. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.christianfreedomchurch.com of call 704-739-4152.

GROVER PUMPKIN FESTIVAL– Noon-8 p.m. October 26. Pumpkin carving, vendors, music and food.

CREATION STATION, Second Baptist Church Life Enrichment Center at 120 Linwood Road, free and safe alternative to trick or treat on Halloween sponsored by the church and children's ministry. 6:30-8 p.m.

Free to children, their parents and caretakers.

Free food, drinks, cupcakes, games, prizes.

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Legals STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 5th day of May as Administratrix of the Estate of Charles William Daves, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned Vickie Ann Herring, Administratrix on or before the 2nd day of January, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 2nd day of October, 2013.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS H av i n g qualified on the 3rd day of October as Executor of the Estate of JOHN DEE TESTERMAN, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned James Garland Testerman, Executor on or before the 9th day of January, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 9th day of October, 2013.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Two plays Saturday, Sunday

by KMHS Theatre Class

MOUNTAINEER POSTGAME THE YARDSTICK First downs Rushing Passes Yds. Passing Fumbles lost Yds. Pen.

K 15 219 12-28-4 123 2 35

Score by quarters: KM 0 7 0 RS 14 14 21

R 15 428 0 0 2 35 T 14 20 7 56

FIRST QUARTER R - 5:36 - Matt Atchley 7 run (Ryan Hill kick). 45-yd. drive, 5 plays.

RS - 1:40 - Jaylin Hollis 1 run (Hill kick). 80 yds., 6 plays.

SECOND QUARTER KM - 10:24 - Alex Reynolds 1 run (Cameron Hord kick).

74 yds., 12 plays. Merchant 2-26 receiving, Crocker 1-15 rushing, Reynolds 3-18 rushing.

RS - 7:11 - Hollis 20 run (Hill kick). 62 yds., 7 plays.

RS - 5:40 - Atchley 4 run (Hill kick). 15 yds., 2 plays following 40-yd. punt return.

THIRD QUARTER R - 8:37 - Desmond Whitesides 6 run (Hill kick). 52 yds., 7 plays.

R - 4:39 - Atchley 38 run (Hill kick).38 yds., 5 plays following pass int.

RS - 4:16 - Whitesides 30 run (Hill kick). First play following KM fumble.

FOURTH QUARTER KM - 7:42 - Jair McCluney 2 run (kick failed). 90 yd. drive KM - 4:47 - McCluney 9 run (Isaiah Cole kick). 50 yds., 6 plays.

RS - 0:40 - Kaleb Hines 55 fumble return (Hill kick).

KM RUSHING - Jair McCluney 10-68, Tico Crocker 1048, Brandon Bell 6-45, Alex Reynolds 9-37, Jordan Ford 215, JR Reid 1-6.

RS RUSHING - Desmond Whitesides 7-85, Rashaun Whitesides 10-83, Hollis 9-66, Isaiah Mills 1-20, Trevon Carson 2-3.

KM PASSING - Brandon Bell 12-28-4-123.

KM RECEIVING - Jake Merchant 6-57, Khalil Hopper 3-31, Crocker 2-29, Ford 1-6.

PREP STANDINGS SMAC 2A/3A Teams Conf.

Burns 5-0 Shelby 5-1 Crest 5-0 E. Rutherford 3-2 Draughn 3-3 RS Central 2-3 Chase 1-4 E. Burke 0-5 K. Mountain 0-6

Draughn at Burns All 8-0 6-3 7-1 3-5 3-6 3-4 4-4 1-7 2-2

Last Week’s Results R-S Central 56, Kings Mountain 20 Burns 38, Shelby 34 Crest 41, East Burke 7 Chase 14, North Gaston 13 East Rutherford 10, Draughn 6 Friday’s Games Chase at Kings Mountain Crest at East Rutherford R-S Central at East Burke

S. PIEDMONT 1A B. City 2-0 T. Jefferson 1-1 Highland 1-1 CS Davidson 1-1 Cherryville 1-1 Pine Lake 0-2

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The Kings Mountain High School PROPS Advanced Theatre Class will present its 2013 N.C.Theatre Conference Play Festival entries, “Cap'n Hook� by Jason Witter and “This is a Play� by Daniel MacIvor Saturday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 and Sunday, Oct. 27 at 2:30 p.m. in B. N. Barnes Auditorium.

An encore performance will be held Thursday, Nov.7, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and Cleveland County Schools Renaissance silver, blue and black card holders. Renaissance gold card holders and children under five get in free.

These entries will also be performed at the second weekend of the NCTC Play Festival on the campus of Watauga High School in Boone on Friday, Nov. 8, at 12:30. “Cap'n Hook� tells the secret his-

tory behind the boy who never grew up and his arch nemesis James T. Hook.

Told as a flashback from the old and decrepit Captain Hook, the story shows how a young Hook came to hate Peter Pan for stealing the love of his life, Wendy. Bringing to the stage awardwinning actors Nick Lease (Hook), Jack Pearson (Young Hook) and Taylor Rogers (Captain Blood), this show is also carried by several other talented members of the PROPS Advanced Theater Class.

The second Kings Mountain entry in the Festival is a revival of “This is A Play'' starring Jack Pearson, Jensen Fleisher and Jordyn Peterson. This production is an hilarious romp through the interior lives of actors in a bad play.

While performing in “A Stranger Among Us,� a poorly written melo-

drama about small towns, strangers and lettuce, three actors provide commentary on the action through voicing their inner monologues. It's a play within a play within a melodrama.

Last year Kings Mountain High School was chosen as a winner of the State Play Festival and represented North Carolina at the SETC Play Festival in Kentucky.

Before participating at Watauga High School site, KMHS will serve as a host site for the first weekend of the High School Play Festival on Nov. 1 and 2 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission to all shows is free. The public is welcome to attend but is reminded that no admittance will be allowed once a show has started. A schedule of show times and schools attending can be found online at www.kmhstheatre.com.

Inman: Small-town life drives creativity Dave Blanton dave.kmherald@gmail.com

In a talk Monday night at the Mauney Memorial Library, longtime WBTV anchor and novelist Bob Inman said he “grew up here.� Inman, who is from a small town in Alabama, was speaking metaphorically. “I like coming to towns like Kings Mountain because I grew up in a town a lot like this,� referring to Elba, which at around 4,000 residents, is considerably smaller than Kings Mountain.

Inman, who picked up full-time serious writing – books, plays, screenplays – after he retired from the Charlotte CBS affiliate in 1996, said it was the vibe and intimacy of small towns more than anything else that have fueled his creative spirit over the years. “If you were smart enough to keep your eyes and ears open and your mouth shut, you could learn about what makes human

beings tick and how they accommodate each other (or don’t),� he said.

His latest novel, “The Governor’s Lady,� is less about small town life than it is about high stakes politics but it is still about people, about characters and the fragile bonds between them.

In writing this book, Inman explains he drew from his experience working in Alabama politics in the 1960s and from some of the curious history of that state’s gubernatorial truths.

Before breaking into television journalism, Inman was the press secretary for Alabama Lieutenant Governor Albert Brewer from 1968-1970, during his administration and his unsuccessful campaign for governor.

His latest work of fiction is about a woman rising to power in an unnamed Southern state. Cooper Lanier, herself the wife of a former governor and daughter of another one, dives into the roll of a populist campaigner

Author Bob Inman signs a copy of his latest book “The Governor’s Lady� as Mauney Memorial Library Director Sharon Stack looks on. who must learn to break out from the shadow of her spouse.

Inman says he was inspired by the real-life story of an Alabama first lady who, like his book’s main character, succeeded her husband in office. The husband in that case was George Wallace, the segregationist governor who mounted a divisive and ultimately failed campaign for national office in 1968.

Inman, who says he doesn’t miss the pressure of television news and is already working on yet another book, is the author of “Dairy Queen Days,� “Captain Saturday,� and, his first, “Home Fires Burning.� He’s also written stage plays for theaters across North Carolina, including the Blowing Rock Stage Company and the Children’s Theater of Charlotte. He and his wife live in Conover.

Book Signing

Last Week’s Results Bessemer City 67, Pine Lake Prep 6 Cherryville 48, Highland Tech 0 Community School of Davidson 9, Thomas Jefferson Academy 6

Author Sharyn McCrumb was at the Mauney Memorial Library Monday to discuss her latest novel “King’s Mountain,� the tenth installment in her series of ballad books.

She told about 45 people that showed up for the talk and the book signing that she puts a lot of research into her stories and also talked about the craft of writing historical fiction. “I learned how to shoot a flintlock rifle,� she said, adding that one of the challenges in writing “King’s Mountain� was taking a dozen different commanders and making them recognizably different to the reader.

She also read several excerpts from the book’s colorful and flowing narrative, which revolves around a group of farmers and militiamen shoring up their defenses against loyalist forces in the run-up to the Battle of Kings Mountain.

This Week’s Games Cherryville at Pine Lake Prep Thomas Jefferson at Bessemer City Highland Tech at Community School of Davidson

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Bethware Elementary celebrates Wacky Day!

3rd grader Jack Wine sports a checked tie and wild hairdo on Wacky Tacky Day at Bethware Elementary Tuesday. It’s Spirit Week at the school: Monday was Hat Day, today is Pajama Day and Friday is Team Day.

Lindsay Pierce escorts members of her 3rd grade class to lunch on Tuesday during Wacky Tacky Day at Bethware Elementary.

Photos by DAVE BLANTON

3rd graders Samuel Cody and Ashlee Brooks pal around Tuesday in their unusual outfits.

1st grade teachers, from left to right, Tonya Owens, Tracy Smith and Lori Ware get in the spirit of Wacky Tacky Day Tuesday at Bethware Elementary, which is celebrating Spirit Week this week.

3rd graders Alayna Patrick and Thomas Ferrell make the best of a wacky situation – and their tacky clothes – on Wacky Tacky Day.

KM’s McDougal Presidential Scholar Each of the five high schools within the Cleveland County Schools recommended an outstanding senior to go before a committee of administrators for consideration as the district’s Presidential Scholar nominee. After an intense interview process, Kings Mountain High’s Haley McDougal emerged as Cleveland County Schools’ 2013-14 Presidential Scholar nominee.

“Haley is a very deserving recipient for the Presidential Scholars Program because she embodies superb character, scholarship, services commitment, and leadership that is required of such a high honor,” said Assistant Superintendent Stephen Fisher. “Haley constantly challenges herself in taking the highest academic pathway offered at her school and performing to meet the highest of expectations.”

2013-14 school nominees include Serena Hill of Burns High, Jacob Kahler of Cleveland Early College High, Kathryn Elizabeth Manning of Crest High and Sam McMurray of Shelby High.

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruc-

Haley McDougal tion will now take six students (three female and three male) from the state’s submissions to recommend to the Commission on Presidential Scholars as state representatives. Those students will be invited to apply for the distinguished honor of representing the nation.

The Presidential Scholars Program was established by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964 and since that time has honored more than 6,000 high school seniors.

The mission of the program is to recognize and honor superior high school seniors and thereby to encourage high attainment among all students. Under the Executive Order establishing the Presidential Scholar Program, students are selected on the basis of outstanding scholarship.

GIFT TO SCHOOL – Pat Lemmon, left, and Myrtle Christenson, right, present school supplies to Janet Suber, guidance counselor, at Bethware School on behalf of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 155. The Auxiliary donated hundreds of dollars in school supplies and one of the recent gifts is pictured. The Auxiliary donates school supplies twice a year to Bethware school children.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

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A surprise lunch with NASCAR superstar Kurt Busch Scotty Hill, a local student who has been courageously battling childhood cancer, took time out of his busy schedule as a freshman at Kings Mountain High School to share his uplifting story with NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Kurt Busch over lunch.

On Thursday, October 10 after flying in from testing at Martinsville, Va., Busch participated in a TV interview for Fox Sports and then met with Hill and his grandfather Hank Gregory for lunch before blasting off to Lowes Motor speedway to begin testing and qualifying for Saturday’s Bank of America 400 in Charlotte. The three spent time talking about racing, video games, their busy schedules and life in general.

Busch delivered some memorabilia, signed autographs and took pictures with Scotty to share with his family and friends. Scotty was also allowed into NASCAR’s inner circle when Busch shared some insider information about which drivers are going where next year, crew chief changes, sponsorship moves and etc.

Scotty was also brought up to speed on Kurt’s new number and paint scheme for the 2014 season with Stewart Haas Racing.

As an honorary team member of Kurt Busch Racing, Scotty learned a lot about the racing program for 2014 but was asked not to share too much of the classified information with any other drivers he might run into. When asked how he was doing Scotty told Busch that he was doing well and that he had learned to take it one day at a

Scotty Hill gives a thumbs-up during a chat with racing legend Kurt Busch earlier this month. Busch shared lunch and some inside NASCAR gossip with Hill and his grandfather Hank Gregory. time. Kurt agreed that in his experience when things get tough he found it best to set a goal and just push forward one day at a time.

Those who joined the men for lunch were left with a few powerful observations:

Pink firetruck rolls into town for breastcancer awareness

Carol Elmore, left, and Mary Anne Rudisill share an embrace in front of a customized pink fire truck on loan from Iredell County at a breast cancer fundraising event downtown last Wednesday. Carol’s husband Howard Elmore is the owner of Hometown Hardware and a breast cancer survivor, having undergone radical mastectomies in 1995 and 1998. This is his third year running a raffle whose proceeds will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Tickets are $5 and are on sale through Oct. 26. Prizes include a Columbia sweatshirt, a door wreath, a pink toolkit, a specially designed Breast Cancer Awareness Month Case knife and garden flags. Alliance Bank donated the door wreath, while all other prizes were donated

by Hometown Hardware. A survivors luncheon complete with a performance by an Elvis impersonator included nearly forty cancer survivors and their guests at 238 Cherokee Grill followed the morning’s events.

Photo by DAVE BLANTON

Carpenter’s secret recipes... shared!

UPSIDE DOWN APPLE PECAN PIE

Kings Mountain High School junior Erica Carpenter likes to bake.

The five recipes she entered in the recent Cleveland County Fair pie-baking contest took ribbons, three first place ribbons and two second place winners.

Carpenter, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Scott Carpenter, took first place for the two pies she entered, first place for her brownies, and second place for her sugar cookies and peanut butter cookies.

“I was so excited that all my entries won,” said Carpenter, who is involved in a number of campus and community activities and is active in Temple Baptist Church. As a member of the KMHS Ambassador club she participated in the walk/run Saturday for benefit of a KMHS freshman who is fighting cancer.

Her prize-winning recipes follow:

2 pie crusts 1 stick butter 1 ½ cups pecan halves 1 ½ cups brown sugar 2Tbsp. lemon juice, fresh 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour ½ cup white sugar 1 teas. cinnamon ½ teas. nutmeg 1 Tbsp. apple pie spice 1 teas. vanilla extract 6 cups cored, peeled, and thinly sliced apples (I use a mixture of Granny Smith and Honey Crisp) Rub soft butter on bottom and sides of deepdish pie pan. Place pecans around sides down to cover the whole inside of pan. Spread brown sugar over the pecans until all are covered. Place one pie crust on top of the pecans and press down to form the bottom of pan. Set aside.

Place in a bowl the lemon juice, flour, white

SWEET CREAM PIE 2 cups sugar ½ cup butter, softened 3 eggs 3Tbsp. all-purpose flour ¼ teas. salt 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk 1 single crust pastry ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted In a large bowl, gradually beat sugar in softened butter with an electric mixer, beating until mixture is well blended.

Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each egg.

sugar, spices and vanilla. Mix well. Add the sliced apples and toss until coated. Pour into pie crust making as even as you can. Cover with the second pie crust, fold over sides and crimp together. No need to be concerned about looks – this will be the bottom of your pie. Poke a few holes in the crust at random to allow steam to escape.

Place pie in a 450 degree oven for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue cooking for 45 minutes.

Remove from oven, let sit until the bubbling stops, only about 5 minutes before turn the pie over onto your serving plate. IMPORTANT – You must flip this pie over while it is still hot – the pecans are the top of your pie and will be very shiny when cold. All the pastry is covered.

NOTE: - I rinse my cut apples in 7-Up to keep them from turning dark. They will keep nicely. (I learned this from my Mom – she brings a zip lock filled with apple slices and 7-Up for a snack during our cross-country meets and they are always crisp and fresh.)

Erica Carpenter

Combine flour and salt. Gradually beat flour mixture into butter and mix.

Bake in 300 degree oven for 1 hour and 15 to 20 minutes or until the buttermilk filling is set. Store in refrigerator.

To make 1 cup sour milk, place 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar in a glass measuring cup.

Add enough milk to make 1 cup liquid; stir. Let set for about 5 minutes before adding to recipe.

To toast the chopped pecans, spread them evenly in a shallow baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until they’re browned, stirring the pecans once or twice during the baking time.

Erica Carpenter

It is obvious that in spite of his battle Hill has maintained a terrific outlook and sense of humor. During the trip when the men talked about how much they had eaten and the possibility of gaining some weight Scotty joked that he knew a great weight loss plan (referring to the chemo treatments he had been taking) but he indicated that he would recommend eating less instead.

Due to the seriousness of his condition and the character that he has displayed Scotty has been in the spotlight a lot in the past year. Throughout all the attention Hill has had in the recent past he remains very selfless and does not focus on himself but remarkably still puts others first.

Even though the trip and the lunch meeting were set up to allow him to be the center of attention and be a special day for him, when Busch asked if there was anything he could do for him the young man quietly reached into his pocket a pulled out two neatly folded pictures of the driver and his car and said yes, could you please sign these for two of my friends. Those who heard and saw that were moved.

When the trip was set up the intent was to give Scotty a chance to meet a sports super star in hopes that the special introduction would lift up and encourage him to keep pushing ahead, as he had mentioned, one day at a time. The result was quite different than expected, the result was that Scotty lifted up and encouraged a NASCAR super star and all those who attended.

Sheriff offers tips for a safe Halloween Soon our streets will be scattered with little ghosts, goblins, and witches trick or treating this Halloween. “Halloween should be filled with surprise and enjoyment, and following some common sense practices can keep events safer and more fun,” said Sheriff Alan Norman of Cleveland County.

The Sheriff reminds all Cleveland County residents to follow these safety tips: ~ Watch for children darting out from between parked Cars. ~ Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs. ~ Enter and exit driveways and alleys Carefully. ~ At twilight and later in the evening, watch for Children in dark Clothing. ~ Make sure that an adult or an older responsible youth will be supervising the outing for children under age 12. ~ Plan and discuss the route trick-or-treaters intend to follow.

Know the names of older chìldren’s companions. ~ Check the sex offender registry at www.nsopw.gov when planning your child’s trick-or-treat route. You can view maps that pinpoint registered offenders’ addresses in your neighborhood and sign up to get email alerts when an offender moves nearby. ~ Make sure older kids trick-or-treat in a group. ~ Instruct your children to travel only in familiar areas and along an established route. ~ Teach your children to stop only at houses or apartment buildings that are well-lit and never to enter a stranger’s home. ~ Establish a return time. ~ Tell your youngsters not to eat any treats until they return home. ~ Review all appropriate trick-or-treat safety precautions, including pedestrian/traffic safety rules. ~ All children need to know their home telephone number and how to call 9-1-1 in case of emergency. ~ Pin a slip of paper with the child’s name, address, and telephone number inside a pocket in case the youngster gets separated from the group.

Costume Design Only fire-retardant materials should be used for costumes.

Costumes should be loose so warm clothes çan be worn underneath. Costumes should not be so long that they are a tripping hazard.

Make sure that shoes flt well to prevent trips and falls. lf children are allowed out after dark, outñts should be made with light colored materials. Strips of retro-reflective tape should be used to make children visible.

Face design Do not use masks as they can obstruct a child’s vision. Use facial make-up instead. When buying special Halloween makeup, check for packages containing ingredients that are labeled “Made with U.S. Approved Color Additives,” “Laboratory Tested,” “Meets Federal Standards for Cosmetics,” or “Non-Toxic.” Follow manufacturer‘s instruction for application. If masks are worn, they should have nose and mouth openings and large eye holes.

Accessories Knives, swords, and other accessories should be made from cardboard or flexible materials. Do not allow children to carry sharp objects. Bags or sacks carried by youngsters should be light-colored or trimmed with retro-reflective tape if children are allowed out after dark. Carrying flashlights with fresh batteries will help children see better and be seen more clearly.

While trick-or-treating Do not enter homes or apartments without adult supervision.

Walk; do not run, from house to house. Do not cross yards and lawns where unseen objects or the uneven terrain can present tripping hazards. Walk on sidewalks, not in the street. Walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic, if there are no sidewalks.

Give children an early meal before going out. Insist that treats be brought home for inspection before anything is eaten.

Wash fruit and slice it into small pieces. Throw away any candy that is unwrapped or partially wrapped or has a strange odor, color, or texture.

Homeowners and decorations Keep candles and Jack O’ Lanterns away from landings and doorsteps where costumes could brush against the flame. Remove obstacles from lawns, steps, and porches when expecting trick-or-treaters. Keep candles and Jack O’ Lanterns away from curtains, decorations, and other combustibles that could catch fure. Do not leave your house unattended.

“Halloween is a fun time in Cleveland County,” Sheriff Norman said, “but let’s make it a safe time as well. The major dangers are not from witches or spirits but rather from falls and pedestrian/car crashes.”

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

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10th annual

Pink Ribbon Tea e

Sponsored by Cleveland County HealthCare System

Stronger Than Before

Saturday, October 26 10 a.m. to Noon

LeGrand Center 1800 East Marion St. Shelby h lby, NC helby Shelby,

Jeff Ross, M Motivational Sp Speaker p and f d Relay R l ffor L Life Hall of Famer, will be our guest speaker.

Come, bring a friend and join us as we celebrate our 10th year of honoring our breast cancer survivors and caregivers. F ashion Corner will present the latest Fashion trends for fall. Jeff will share his journey with breast cancer as a husband, father and caregiver caregiver..

FOOD MUSIC FUN FELL FELLOWSHIP OWSHIP Remember Remember to wear pink!

This event is FREE and refreshments will be served rv .

Please register by calling 980-487-3757.

Seating is limited.