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Kings Mountain voters will go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3 to elect a mayor and four members of city council and to join their Cleveland County neighbors in electing five members to the Board of Education from a field of 17 candidates. Some residents will also be voting for members of the county water board. Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7: 30 p.m. Early voting at the Cleveland County Board of Elections continues today, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9

a.m.-5 p.m. Chief interest is in the mayor's race where 15-year mayor Rick Murphrey faces three challenges by a former mayor, Scott Neisler, and two political newcomers, Beauford Burton and Eugene (Sherlock) Holmes. Murphrey, who became mayor in 2000 following six years on city council, says that he is running on his record, 21 years in city government and business and leadership experience for over 20 years as a textile executive in sales and marketing. He points with pride that the city is in the best financial shape ever in its history and sees the mayor's

role as marketing and selling Kings Mountain to bring jobs to Kings Mountain and economic development. Neisler, who served as mayor three terms, 1991-99, says that forging private/public partnerships would take Kings Mountain to the next level and private and public working together would result in new and different solutions. Both Murphrey and Neisler agree that a casino would have a positive impact, not only because the city would sell the utilities, but that this would mean reduced utility rates to taxpayers and more growth from a large economic development project

Public weighs in Polling on prayer issue places before school board for Nov. 3 DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

Public opinion about a possible change in prayer policy dominated the Cleveland County Schools Board of Education meeting Monday night. Most of the fifteen members of the public who addressed the board were passionately in favor of a move that would allow a prayer to be held at the opening of school board meetings. School board meetings have for some

years opened with a moment of silence. “We want God back in our schools,” said Rodney Fitch, a sergeant with the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department. Fitch was representing the Christian Law Enforcement Association, a local group that has been vocal about the prayer issue. Expecting a much larger than usual crowd for the often lightly attended school board meetings, officials moved the venue to the gymnasium of Shelby See PUBLIC, Page 8A

election Polls open at two sites in Kings Mountain city and four sites in the outlying areas for voters to cast votes Tuesday, Nov.3. Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. In Kings Mountain the two voting sites are Kings Mountain South at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King Street and See POLLING, Page 8A

which would bring jobs. Majority of city council and mayor candidates say the council has no say if and when a casino could or would come to this area. Federal officials with the Board of Indian Affairs will ultimately make that decision and Rick Murphrey Scott Neisler Beauford Burton Sherlock Holmes the wait isn't over yet before we know if the Catawba Indian Nation Chief tive impact on the area would Dixon community near Kings Bill Harris said the location be alarming. The qualities he Mountain will become home would make it a prime site would bring to the job, he to an expansive 16-acre 1.8 and a travel-tourism destina- said, are his desire to serve million-square-foot Catawba tion. God and the city with honIndian Nation resort and caBeauford Burton, a new- esty and through the realizasino, a project that would comer to city politics, is tion that we can't be blessed create thousands of jobs and strongly opposed to the idea by God if we disobey Him. hotel rooms on site. In 2013 of a casino and says its nega- See ELECTION DAY, Page 8A

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Observers weigh in on school board race DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

When voters head to the polls on Tuesday, they’ll have lots of choices when it comes to the school board ballot, which has 17 candidates vying for five seats. That large Danny field is being Blanton attributed to a number of reasons -- from increased disapproval of school board policy to heightened interest

Main water line dedicated NTE to begin construction on Dec. 1 at new power plant to Walt Ollis, Al Moretz Construction is expected to start the first of December on the new NTE power plant off Dixon School Road. Gemma Power Systems, contractor, will be hiring 300-400 construction workers during the month of November. Over 600 people applied for various jobs with GEMMA during a job fair last Wednesday at Patrick Senior Center. Mike Green, Vice-President of NTE, told members of the Kings Mountain Rotary club Thursday that the new plant will be on-line before 2018 and “everything is on schedule and we are

What does the City's and NTE's relationship mean to the city and citizens over a 20 year period? asked one Rotarian. ''It means savings to our customers if managed properly and truly multi-millions per year derived from electric costs reductions. The city will sell all four utilities and NTE will be the city's See NTE, Page 10A

The completed 36-inch water transmission line from Moss Lake to town was dedicated to two men who were leaders in the project – the late Walt Ollis and the late Al Moretz. Mayor Rick Murphrey, city council members, and members of the Ollis and Moretz families stand before the plaque which went up adjacent to the roadway where the last pipe was installed recently on Cansler Street. Photo by HALEY WILSON

A completed 36 inch water transmission main line from Moss Lake to town was the passion of the late Walt Ollis, the city's Water Resources Director for 24 years, and the late Al Moretz, who after his service as a city councilman

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set policy for Cleveland County Schools, a district that serves about 16,000 students. “Five seats make up a majority of the board,” said board member Donnie Thurman, Jr., also serving his first term on the nine-person panel. “We can see some drastic changes because of that.” The board’s vice-chair Shearra B. Miller joins Roger Harris, Richard Hooker, Jr., and Jerry Hoyle in their respective incumbent bids. Jack Hamrick, Jr., is not running for reelection. See OBSERVERS, Page 8A

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ready to go.” Currently Duke Energy is relocating approximately 2,000 feet of electrical transmission lines that run through the generation facility site. Green said that NTE is responsible for all costs associated with the relocation of the lines. The City's Energy Services Director Nick Hendricks joined Green in updates about the project

in local education matters, including the sometimes controversial Common Core curriculum. “Some of them incumbents have lost some of their support by their actions,” said Board of Education member Danny Blanton, who is serving his first term since being elected in 2013. “With so many running in this election, the votes are going to be scattered.” The outcome of the election has the potential of changing the texture of the panel, which helps

became consulting engineer for the water transmission project. Both of them would be smiling today that their dream is now a reality. Mayor Rick Murphrey, members of the Ollis and See WATER LINE, Page 8A

2014 Great Pumpkin Parade – (File photo)

The City of Kings Mountain will host the annual “Great Pumpkin Halloween Parade” on Friday, October 30th. Children are invited to gather at the City Hall Plaza on Cherokee Street at Gold Street at 10 a.m. and walk with Mayor Rick Murphrey on the parade route to the Gazebo at Patriots Park for post-parade activities.

Mauney Memorial Library’s Harris Children’s Department, in cooperation with Cleveland County Childcare Connections, Partnership for Children - Community Play and Learn Program, Smart Start, and NC Pre-K will provide entertainment, games, Halloween stories, songs, sing-along’s and a See GREAT PARADE, Page 8A

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■ OBITUARIES Buddy Kircus a medical miracle KINGS MOUNTAIN Clifford “Buddy” Kircus, Jr., age 72, died peacefully on October 19, 2015 at Duke University Hospital. A native of Kings Mountain, he was the son of the late Clifford Kircus, Sr. and Nell Jenkins Kircus. His family celebrates the life of a loving father, doting husband and loyal friend. Since retiring as plant manager of Freightliner in Gastonia, Buddy has spent time enjoying life with his wife Margie of 47 years, raising two daughters, and causing general mischief with friends on or Bynum L. Woods a very giving person KINGS MOUNTAIN Bynum L. Woods, 86, died peacefully at home on October 19, 2015. Born in Cleveland County on December 10, 1928 he was the son of the late Lindsey and Louise Woods. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Marlyn Fay Woods, to whom he was married for 65 years, and a granddaughter, Heather Paysour. He retired from the military life after 27 years of Roy Edward Wilson KINGS MOUNTAIN - Roy Edward Allison, age 44, resident of Kings Mountain, went home to be with the Lord on October 21, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Cleveland County North Carolina. He was preceded in death by June Ware KINGS MOUNTAIN - June Katherine Ware, 55, resident of Kings Mountain, died October 19, 2015 at White Oak Manor. A native of Cleveland “Landy” Landreville KINGS MOUNTAIN - Rene Oscar “Landy” Landreville, age 80 and a resident of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on October 22, 2015, at his home. Beulah McAllister HUNTERSVILLE, NC - Beulah Elaine McAllister 86, Huntersville, NC, died October 22, 2015. She was the widow of Harry Leroy Williams, Sr. GROVER - Harry Leroy Williams, Sr., 68, of 146 Roundtree Road, died of cancer Thursday, October 22, 2015 at home. A native of Madison County, IL, Wilson Craig LINCOLNTON Thomas Wilson Craig, age 65, resident of Lincolnton, NC, passed away October 23 at Lincoln Rehab Center. He was born in Cleveland Co. NC to the late Thomas and Louise Faulkenbury Craig. He was a former truck driver. Wilson was a wonderful man with a good heart and will be missed by

off the golf course. Grandchildren remember their Pop Pop as the man that spoiled them rotten. A medical miracle, thanks to the doctors at Duke University for his double lung transplant in 2009, Buddy made the most of his gift of life. He was also an active member and former deacon of First Presbyterian Church in Belmont and a Vietnam veteran. A service to celebrate Buddy’s life was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015 at First Presbyterian Church of Belmont with Reverend Samuel P. Warner officiating. The family receivde friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015 at First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie “Margie” Huffstetler Kircus; daugh-

ters and sons in law, Angie and Clayton Blount of Belmont, Emily and Jeff Allen of Greenville, SC; grandchildren, John Gray Blount, Reading Kircus Blount, Isabel Merritt Allen and James Kircus “Jake” Allen; sister and brother in law, Dora and Tim Heavner of Kings Mountain. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Gale McKee. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 1, Belmont, NC 28012 or to The Lung Transplant Foundation, PO Box 33126, Raleigh, NC 27636 or www. lungtransplantfoundation. org/donate. Condolences may be sent online by visiting www.mcleanfuneral.com McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the Kircus family.

service and was a member of David Baptist Church. Bynum was a very giving person and loved to buy for others people. He was a good father and his children loved him very much. Bynum is survived by two sons, Ricky Woods and wife Bonnie of Shelby and Scotty Woods of Kings Mountain; two daughters, Jackie W. Porter and husband Roger of Shelby and Debbie W. Lail and husband Sam of Shelby; Three sisters, Hilda Lattinville of Charlotte, Faye Patton of Spartanburg SC and Janice Woods of Shelby; a brother, David Woods of Shelby; five grandchildren, David and Matt Woods of Shelby, Halie Ruppe of Shelby, Brandon Woods of SC, and Will Brack-

ett of Blacksburg SC; six great grandchildren, Dallas, Dakota, Willow and Nathan Woods and Cody Ruppe all of Shelby and Chloe Woods of SC; many nieces and nephews; and beloved canine companion, “Sadie”. A private family burial with Military Honors was held on Friday October 23, 2015 at David Baptist Church with Rev. Russ Bradley officiating. Memorials can be made to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati OH 45250-0301 A guest register is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com Cecil M Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Woods.

his brother, Jeffrey Todd Allison. He enjoyed trips to the mountains and was an avid Carolina Panthers Fan. A funeral service was held at Christian Freedom Church, Saturday, October 24, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Mike Chambers officiating. Visitation was from 6 to 8

p.m. Friday evening, October 23, at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services is handling the arrangements.

County, she was a member of First Presbyterian Church and a beautician. The graveside service was held at Mountain Rest Cemetery Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Lee Thomas officiating.

Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, was in charge of arrangements.

He was born in Schenectady, NY, to the late Oliver Adolphus Landreville and Irma Marie Rochon. A memorial service was held at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel on Saturday, October 24, at 2 p.m. Visitation

was from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Kings Mountain is handling the arrangements.

Paul McAllister to whom she was married 50 years and the mother of five children, grandmother of eight, great-grandmother of 14 and great-great grandmother of six.

The memorial service was held Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015 at Cooleemee Church of God in Cooleemee, NC. Rev. Bruce Harry officiated the 2 p.m. service.

he was the son of the late Walter Leroy and Helen Fern Glover Williams. A funeral service was held 2 p.m. Sunday at Beulah United Methodist Church 1534 Stony Point Road, Shelby, NC, 28150. The

family received friends at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Kings Mountain Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial is at the church cemetery. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain is handling the arrangements.

many. He proudly served in the United States Army. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Lincolnton, NC, on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m., with Dr. Scott Shoffner officiating. Visitation will immediately follow the service at Calvary Baptist Church. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Kings Mountain is handling the arrangements.

Voters to fill 5 seats in Grover GROVER – Voters in Grover will elect a new mayor and four council members at the polls November 3. Mayor pro tem Bill Willis and newcomer to politics Kristy Byrd Wylls are running for the seat that Mayor J. D. Ledford is va-

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cating. Todd Allen Wyllis, husband of Kristy Wylls, was appointed to an unexpired term and is running for a full term along with Patrick Shannon Jr. and Angelia Early. A write-in candidate will probably fill the fourth seat on the board. Former councilwoman

Genealogical Society to hear Dr. Newton Dr. Roxanne Newton will use the subject, 'Hard Times in the Mills: working lives past and present” for the program Sunday, Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. at Neal Senior Center, 100 T. R. Harris Drive, at the meeting of the Broad River Genealogical Society. “If you and/or your par-

ents grew up in the South, then textile mill work is probably a familiar topic to you,'' said Broad River Genealogical Society President Greg Paysour. He invites the public to the program and to a social hour afterwards with light refreshments and fellowship.

Boston Butts for Thanksgiving American Legion Post 155 will be selling Boston Butts for Thanksgiving and all proceeds benefit the Veterans Relief Fund. Tickets are $35, which includes one butt, one pint slaw and one pint of sauce.

Pick up time is Wednesday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at the Post on East Gold Street. Tickets can be purchased at the American Legion after 3 p.m. daily or from any Legionnaire.

H.L. ( Larry) Patrick Jr. Avid student of history KINGS MOUNTAIN -- Henry Lawrence Patrick, Jr., age 66 retired President of American Rafting Association, died Sunday, October 25, 2015 of complications at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC. He had been fighting a degenerative lung disease since 1998. Born February 4, 1949 in Camp Lejeune, NC he was the son of a very proud Marine, Captain Henry Lawrence Patrick and Mary Helen Hambright Patrick. At that time his father was second in command of the Second Armored Amphibious Battalion. Growing up in Kings Mountain, NC, he was active in the Boy Scouts. He reached the rank of Eagle Scout at the early age of 12 and continued his involvement until he reached the rank of Eagle Silver Bronze Palm, which was the highest rank of any Boy Scout in North Carolina at the time. He attended Kings Mountain High School and received the John Gamble Scholastic award “Youth of the Year” trophy. He played varsity football, obtaining the nickname “Bulldog” and was a member of the Monogram Club. Upon high school graduation, Patrick was appointed to West Point in 1967 by Congressman Basil Whitner and later transferred to Georgia Tech where he obtained an engineering degree in 1973. While at Tech he joined and later became President of the Delta Sigma Phi

Fraternity. In 1971 Patrick started a raft race down the Chattahoochee River in Atlanta, which grew to become the Ramblin Raft Race™. In 1978 the raft race was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest participant event in the world with 50,000 rafters and 250,000 spectators. By 1980 the race had grown to over 60,000 rafters and 300,000 to 400,000 spectators. It was described as “the Rose Bowl on the River.” This event was featured in the June 2015 edition of the Atlanta Magazine, and the National Art History Museum in Atlanta recently added an area to its facility dedicated to the Ramblin Raft Race™ and the impact the race had on the city. That display highlights how this event and the attention it attracted turned the 9.2 miles of the river, the race was held on, into the Chattahoochee State Park and started the movement to restore and protect our inland rivers and waterways across the country. Patrick’s environmental vision for urban rivers led to his receiving “Honorary Citizen” awards in many cities, including Atlanta, New Orleans, Louisville, Indianapolis, and Jacksonville. Patrick was an avid student of history and appreciated his lineage to the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Kings Mountain, as his ancestors helped shape the outcome of that important battle. During the past two years he has enjoyed being active in supporting the play “Liberty Mountain,” an outdoor historical drama about the events surrounding the battle. Patrick loved life, and lived it to the fullest until

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Cindy O'Brian and Tony Willis have been mentioned as write-in candidates. Term of the fifth member of the board, Jackie Bennett, does not expire this year. Grover registered voters cast their ballots at Grover Town Hall.

Emmanuel Baptist Sunday services Can you defend what you believe from Scripture? Is the Bible outdated? Is truth relative? How do current news events impact my belief of the Bible? These questions and many more are being addressed in a new series entitled, “Apologetics.” This series is on Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 602 Canterbury Road. Everyone welcome

his failing health slowed him down. He appreciated and celebrated good food, lively conversation, sharing tales and laughing with wonderful friends and family, politics, and artillery (including on occasion firing his vintage Civil War-era cannon!). Surviving are one brother, Gilbert Hambright Patrick and his wife Jancy Patrick; one sister Barbara Patrick and husband Steve Sadler; a surviving aunt Betty Merritt of Roanoke, VA; and many cousins and many more friends. His family is especially appreciative of his caregivers, Debra Mayberry, and her extended family for making his life very comfortable these last few years. A SERVICE OF WITNESS TO THE RESURRECTION will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Kings Mountain, NC, which his grandfather, the Rev. P.D. Patrick, built and served for 27 years. 2 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2015 Rev. Greg Martin, and Patrick’s cousin, the Rev. Dr. Russ Merritt of Roanoke, VA, officiating. Following the services the family will receive friends from 3 - 5 p.m. at the H. L. Patrick Senior Center, Kings Mountain, North Carolina Private entombment at the Patrick Mausoleum, Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina Memorials may be made to the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life and Conference Center, 909 E. King Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 A guest register is available at www.harrisfunerals. com Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.

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A local musician and music producer is planning a free performance at a downtown coffee shop next month. Jeremy Roberts will put on the R&B show titled “The Return of Real R&B” at J. Oliver’s Coffee Shop Nov. 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The live performance is in advance of his second CD, titled “January 18,” which will hit shelves worldwide New Year’s Eve. “I chose J. Oliver’s because it was a beautiful place for the fans and the city,” said Roberts, who performed over the summer at Kings Mountain’s “A Revolutionary 4th event. At the coffee shop show, Roberts will be accompanied by background vocalists Brandon Roberts, Latwyne Pride, Brenda Elliott and D.J. Tony Goins. “We’re proud of the upcoming release and we wanted to give Kings Mountain a sneak peak at what “January 18” is all about,” said Roberts, who also said he’s planning to gear up for a college tour in 2016 and next year’s July 4 show in Kings Mountain. Roberts built an audience through the music web site ReverbNation, where he ranks as the fan favorite for rhythm and blues among N.C. listeners. He also hosts a YouTube channel (Jaysmooth61), where he frequently releases new riffs and songs, and a Facebook page (Prince Jay). Roberts’ new CD is a follow up to his first EP, which was called “Freshman Class”

The Fall decorating contest is underway in downtown Kings Mountain and merchants are decorating the front of their stores in Fall and Halloween scenes. Prizes will be presented by the city’s Main Street Director Jan Harris after judging by Mayor Rick Murphrey. Carolina Cotton Company features pumpkins, bales of hay and jackolanterns.

Roberts, who owns a studio downtown, has also performed at the city’s July 4 event at the walking track. His new CD is set to be released in December. and released last year. Like the previous CD, “January 18” will be available globally in Wal-Mart and Target. Roberts opened up his studio, All Real Entertainment, this spring in downtown Kings Mountain. There he works as a music producer and a voice coach to singers from a multitude of styles and genres. He’s worked closely with another Kings Mountain singing sensation, 11-yearold Jayden Huffman, who already has her sights on a professional singing career. Huffman heads to an audition for “America’s Got Talent” at the end of this year. “She’s really emerging,” Roberts said of Huffman. fans for his style of music. “It’s a really great technology,” he said. “It allows

musicians to target their audience very smartly.” Roberts produced a self-titled demo, “J.R.”, which included the popular single “Hands Up” in 2010. “Music is not only my passion it is my way of life”. “Freshman Class” is being accompanied with a Jan. 2 release party Zoe’s Coffee House in Gastonia NC. Robert envisions his studio in Kings Mountain as more than a place to just record music by his band. He also hopes to use the space to teach music. He intends to give vocals lessons along with vocals coach Brenda Young, while fellow bandmembers James Bryce and Jerrel Elliot will give keyboard and drum lessons, respectively.

J. Oliver’s Coffee Shop uses the theme, “Falling for Coffee” and features coffee, cups,and seasonal decoration.

Fall Music Fest Marriage at First Wesleyan conference A Fall Music Fest sponsored by Engage at First Wesleyan Church, 505 N. Piedmont Avenue, will be presented on Friday, October 30 at 8 p.m. immediately after the children's Fall Celebration. There will be performances by Engage

Worship, Christian Hip Hop/Rapper artists, Jonah Greene and Preston 2.0 and special guest Tyler Nelson. Donations will be taken at the door. Light concessions will be available. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

First Baptist Church, W. King St., is sponsoring a Marriage Conference featuring Dr. Gary Chapman on Nov. 7 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 to the general public and lunch is available for a nominal fee. Tickets may be purchased at the church office.

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ARRESTS OCT 23: Terrence Raynard Stevenson, 31, 814 Boyce St., failure to appear, $1000 secured bond. OCT. 24: Cory Travis Payne, 39, 124 Apt. A Cherokee St., breaking and entering, misdemeanor larceny, $5000 secured bond. OCT. 24: Brittany Sheree Hinson, 24, 510 N. Piedmont Ave., habitual larceny, felony, no bond. OCT. 24: Hunter Nicholas Toney, 18, 913 S. Battleground Ave., possession marijuana, possession marijuana paraphernalia, $5,000 secured bond. OCT. 25: Richard Lamar Parker, 30, Gastonia, order for arrest, three counts probation violation, $2500 secured bond. OCT. 25: Jamie Allen Bell, 29, 1817 Alpine Dr., assault with deadly weapon, $1000 secured bond. OCT. 25: Austin James Spurling, 27, 1817 Alpine Dr., assault with deadly weapon, $1000 secured bond. CITATIONS OCT. 12: Jessica Brown Floyd, 28, 904 E. Henry St., expired tag. OCT. 13: Christopher Mercer, 18, 206 N. Carpenter St., injury to personal property. OCT. 14: Kaley Denise Summey, 18, Bessemer City, no operator's license. OCT. 14: Arkevius Demetrie Turner, 22, 203 Thornburg Dr., revoked license. OCT: 15: Bernabe Castillo Salvador, 43, 123 Scism Farm Road, no operator's license. OCT. 15: Steven Roy Sassaman, 39, Grover, no operator's license. OCT. 15: Rebecca Sue Lamb, 23, Cherryville, fictitious tag, no electronic inspection of vehicle. OCT. 15: Ronald Eugene Whitesides, 44, 139 Home Place, revoked license. OCT. 16: John Gordon Heisler, 58, Bessemer City, speeding. OCT. 16: Caroline Pittman Black, 32, 905 Monroe Ave, speeding. OCT. 16: Byron Cornelius Bradley, 42, Bessemer City, speeding in school zone. OCT. 16: Jamie Lamar Crawford, 27, Grover, revoked license, no insurance, fictitious tag. OCT. 16: Amanda Danielle Davis, 27, Grover, fictitious tag. OCT. 17: Eugene Thomas Holmes, 77, 205 W. Mountain St., violation of city ordinance on posting signs on public right of ways, sidewalk, bridge or overpass in city limits. OCT. 17: James Ambrose Kimble, 70, Gastonia, speeding. OCT. 19: Calen Nicole Brown, 20, Shelby, speeding. OCT. 20: Olivia Nicole Hughes, 20, 813 Third St., no seat belt. OCT. 20: Gary Charles Griester, Jr., 46, 917 Second St., no operator's license. OCT. 21: Renardo Lamar Kennedy, 32, Lowell, speeding. OCT 21: Phillip Ezell Denton III, 20, 538 Waco Road, speeding. OCT. 21: Larry Kevin Cliburn, 42, West Union, SC, speeding. OCT. 22: Andrea Tivette Hopper, 28, 238 Tobe Bridge Rd., speeding. OCT. 22: Mark O'Bryan Sanders, 30, 1504 Northwoods Dr., speeding in school zone. OCT. 23: A 17-year-old male was cited for expired tag and revoked registration number plate. OCT. 23: A 16-year-old male was cited for no seat belt. OCT. 23: Kayla Maria Salas, 20, Gastonia, running red light. OCT. 23: A 16-year-old male was cited for speeding and careless driving. OCT. 23: Christopher

Stuart Taylor, 39, Gastonia, expired tag, no electronic inspection of vehicle. OCT. 23: Terence Raynard Stevenson, 31, 814 Boyce St., failure to appear, revoked license. $1,000 secured bond. OCT. 23: Lisa Penninger Marr, 44, 501 W. Mountain St. Apt. 2, expired tag. OCT. 23: Junaid Abdussamad, 34, 200 Spruce St., Apt. 1F, no vehicle tag, no registration. OCT. 24: Cory Travis Payne, 39, 124 Apt. A Cherokee St., breaking or entering, misdemeanor larceny, $5,000 secured bond. OCT. 24: Ivan Josue Cervantes, 27, Charlotte, no operator's license, expired tag. OCT. 24: Chaquita Verna Sims, 26, 210 Cleveland Ave., Apt. 18B, expired tag, no current vehicle inspection. OCT. 24: George Douglas Blake, 33, Bessemer City, expired tag. OCT. 24: Robert Paul Childers, 37, Bowling Green, SC, revoked license. OCT. 24: Lenny Lee Craig, 56, 823 Cleveland Ave., no operator's license. OCT. 24: Samuel Christopher McCluney, 37, Shelby, revoked license. OCT. 24: Jessica Christina Gill, 35, Gastonia, no current vehicle inspection, no insurance, revoked registration number plate, revoked license, expired tag. OCT. 24: Matthew Wade Packard, 29, Shelby, no insurance, expired tag, no vehicle inspection. OCT. 24: Brittany Sheree Hinson, 24, 510 N. Piedmont Ave., habitual larceny, felony, no bond. OCT. 24: Hunter Nicholas Toney, 18, 913 S. Battleground Ave., possession marijuana, possession marijuana paraphernalia, $5,000 secured bond. OCT. 25: Jamie Allen Bell, 29, 1817 Alpine Dr., assault with deadly weapon, $1000 secured bond. OCT. 25: Austin James Spurling, 27, 1817 Alpine Dr., assault with deadly weapon, $1000 secured bond. OCT. 25: Darlene Domineik Caldwell, 25, Charlotte, revoked license, possession marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia. OCT. 25: Ashley Worthy Schronce, 26, 703 Harmon Rd., expired tag, no vehicle inspection. INCIDENTS OCT. 21: Roses Store 465, 1314 Shelby Road, reported shoplifting of two plant OCT. 21: A resident of Midway Lake Road reported that the hood of his vehicle was damaged by someone throwing hard plastic items from a moving vehicle. OCT. 22: A resident of N. Cansler Street reported a break-in and theft of a $240 TV set. OCT. 22: A resident of W. Mountain Street reported theft of a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta valued at $22,000. OCT. 22: A resident of Cleveland Avenue reported theft of a.380 caliber semi-automatic handgun valued at $600. OCT. 23: A resident of Lincolnton said that his 2002 Harley was knocked over and the helmet, right brake handle, and foot rest were damaged and the right saddlebag was painted. Estimated damage was $750. OCT. 23: Walmart Neighborhood Market, Shelby Rd., reported shoplifting of $56.89 in merchandise. OCT.24:A resident of E. King Street reported theft of a $150 Samsung Smartphone. OCT. 25: A resident of Benfield Road reported theft of four chrome wheels with tires valued at $1200. OCT. 25: A resident of Harmon Road reported financial card fraud. OCT. 25: A resident of Northwoods Drive reported damage to a window of her home.

OCT. 25: Walmart Neighborhood Market, Shelby Road, reported shoplifting of beer valued at $97.79. WRECKS OCT. 12: Officer S. D. Shockley said that a driver for Ertel Construction, Charleston, SC parked his vehicle on the side of the NC 74 Bypass and was attempting to remove two mattresses from the middle of the road and before he could get a second mattress out of the road a 2005 Kia operated by Lexi Poston of Shelby hit the mattress and lost control of her vehicle as the mattress went under the vehicle. The Kia skidded sideways in the road and hit the parked Ford F150 doing slight damage. Estimated damage to the Poston car was $1500. OCT. 12: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Lacey Cordell, 103 Tiara Dr., operating a 2001 Honda, rearended a 2015 Chevrolet operated by Nancy Ross, 240 Shady Grove Road. The accident happened at the stoplight on King Street. Property damages were estimated at $2,000. OCT.12: Officer D. K. Davis said that Shassie Styles, Greer, SC, operating a 2007 Kia, struck a 2002 Toyota operated by Jose Lantigua, Gastonia doing $2,000 damage. The accident happened on I-85 South at the Dixon School Road exit. OCT. 13: Officer F. L. Wittington said that a parked 1998 Buick owned by Brian Hillman, 210 N. Dilling St., was struck by a 1996 Ford operated by Carl Dean Falls, 176 Patterson Road. The accident happened on Waco Road. Property damages were estimated at $1400. OCT. 13: Officer F. L. Wittington said that HC Bell, 303 E. Parker St., was making a left turn in his 2007 Dodge from King Street to Carpenter Street and a tire came off causing damage to his car. The tire rolled and hit the passenger door of a parked 1991 Buick owned by Ahmad Zakaria Elkout, Shelby. Property damage was slight. OCT. 18: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Viorel Serban, Houston, TX, was backing his 2008 Honda from a parking space at Silver Express and hit a parked 2006 Chevrolet owned by Robin Rayfield of Bessemer City. Property damage was estimated at $2,000. OCT. 18: Officer F. L. Wittington said that a 2015 Volk operated by Daniel Hardin, 602 Stony Point Road, was rear-ended by a 2000 Chevrolet operated by Joel Dorr, 112 Ada Street, in the waiting line at McDonalds on Shelby Road. Damage was slight. OCT. 17: Officer D. K. Davis said that Jun Mi Han, Duluth, GA, operating a 2005 Kia, entered the entrance drive of Rockwood Lithium and went under the gate arm doing $2500 to the gate arm and $3500 damage to his car. OCT. 17: Officer D. K. Davis said that a deer ran out in front of a 2006 Ford operated by Christopher Jenkins, 602 Bridges Drive, at the Holiday Inn Expressway doing $2500 damage to the vehicle. OCT. 18: Officer F. L. Wittington said that both drivers claimed the green light in a wreck on Shelby Road. Jennifer Lambert, 117 High Ridge Court, was driving a 2001 Buick and Sonexay Silaphet, 114 Butternut Dr.. was driving a 2001 Buick. Property damages were estimated at $2200. OCT. 19: Officer M.J. Howard said that William Thompson Jr., 126 Crown Court, operating a 2005 BMW, struck a 1995 Ford operated by Tiara Hudson of Shelby at the stoplight at the intersection of US 74 and Kings Mountain Boulevard. Thompson said that a large box t ruck was blocking the See POLICE, Page 9A

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N.C. DOT: Keep alert for deer in autumn RALEIGH — As the temperature starts dropping and leaves start falling, another sign of the changing season is more deer along North Carolina roadways, and in turn a greater chance of a collision with a deer. Over the last three years (between 2012-2014), nearly half of the 58,372 animal-related crashes in the state took place in October through December. About 90 percent of those involved deer. A N.C. Department of Transportation study shows that in 2014, there were 17,831 animal-related crashes, the lowest number since 2006. But over the past three years, animal-related crashes claimed 11 lives, injured more than 3,386 drivers and passengers and caused nearly $145 million in damages. “This is the time drivers need to be especially careful on the roads in regard to deer,” said NCDOT Director of Mobility and Safety Kevin Lacy. “Increased activity and decreasing daylight hours mean extra attention by motorists to their surroundings is needed for their safety and the safety of others.” For the 12th year in a row, Wake County led all North Carolina counties in the number of animal-related crashes with 794, which is a drop of more than 300 from 2013. The number remains high compared to the rest of the counties because Wake County still has considerable acreage of woods, with an increasing number of drivers on rural and urban roads.

Pitt County was the runner-up with 562 animal-related crashes, and has been in the top five rankings over each of the last eight years. The same status exists for the next two counties, with Guilford a close third at 550 crashes and Duplin at 445 crashes. Rounding out the top ten are Randolph, Union, Mecklenburg, Columbus, Johnston and Rockingham counties. Counties in the far western section of the state have fewer drivers and road mileage, so once again report the lowest number of crashes. Swain County had the fewest number of animal-related crashes with four, just below Graham with five. Deer are on the roadways more during the fall into winter months due to the hunting and mating seasons. They also travel more at dawn. This is the time of the year it grows dark in the evenings, with the time change coming at 2 a.m. on November 1, when we turn clocks back an hour. The largest number of crashes in 2014 came between 5 and 7 a.m., and 6 and 11 p.m. In addition to more deer moving about and crossing roads at those times, decreased driver visibility makes it more difficult to see the animals on or near roadways. NCDOT offers the following suggestions for motorists to avoid being in a deer-vehicle crash: • Slow down in posted deer crossing areas and heavily wooded areas, especially during the late afternoon and evening;

• Always wear your seat belt. Most people injured in deer-vehicle crashes were not wearing their seat belt; • Statistics indicate most deer-vehicle crashes occur in areas where deer are more likely to travel through, such as near bridges or overpasses, railroad tracks, streams and ditches; • Drive with high beams on when possible, and watch for eyes reflecting in the headlights; • Remember that deer often travel in groups, so do not assume that if you see one deer cross the road, there won’t be others following; • Slow down and blow your horn with one long blast to frighten the deer away; • Increase the distance between your vehicle and other cars, especially at night. If the car ahead of you hits a deer, you may also become involved in the crash; • Do not swerve to avoid a collision with deer. This could cause you to lose control of your vehicle, flipping it over, veering it into oncoming traffic or overcorrecting and running off the road, causing a more serious crash; • Do not rely on devices such as deer whistles, deer fences or reflectors to deter deer as these devices have not been proven to reduce deer-vehicle crashes; and • If your vehicle strikes a deer, do not touch the animal. A frightened and wounded deer can hurt you or further injure itself. The best procedure is to get your car off the road if possible, and call 911.

Ministers set dates for community services Meeting last week, the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association approved a calendar of events for November and December. The community-wide Thanksgiving service will be held Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Wilson, pastor of First Church of the Nazarene, delivering the message.

Advent services will begin Dec. 2 at Penley's Chapel with Rev. Rob Quillin from Oak Grove Baptist Church delivering the message. Rev. Jeff Johnson from First Baptist Church will bring the message on Dec. 9 at Eastside Baptist Church. Rev. Scott Whitney, pastor of East Gold Street Wesleyan Church, will bring the

message at the Dec, 16 service at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. Rev. John Houze, pastor of People's Baptist Church, will bring the message at the Dec. 22 sevice at East Gold Street Wesleyan Church. The Advent services are from 12 noon until 12:45 on Wednesdays. Everyone is welcome.

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■ MEDITATION When Mary came where Jesus was and saw him, she knelt at his feet and said to him, “Lord, if you had been here, my Josh Tucker Pastor brother would St. Matthew’s not have Lutheran Church died.” When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her also weeping, he was greatly disturbed in spirit and deeply moved. He said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to him, “Lord, come and see.” Jesus began to weep. So the Jews said, “See how he loved him!” But some of them said, “Could not he who

opened the eyes of the blind man have kept this man from dying.” John 11:32-37 Grace to you and peace from God our Father, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Amen. This coming Sunday is All Saints Day, a day in the church year when we celebrate the life of the saints, both those who have gone on before us and the saints here on earth. It’s a day we remember those who have given us a model of how to live in the faith and since have joined the church triumphant. A day we celebrate the promise of the resurrection and life everlasting. Halloween came to be a celebratory pagan festival. It was believed that on the eve of All Saints Day, or All Hallows Eve, the dead would

rise to mingle and eat with the living. After eating, people would then dress up in costumes (mostly as ghosts) to represent the souls of the dead and parade around town. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory II moved the date of all saints day to the day after All Hallows Eve, November 1st so a proper celebration of the saints might occur. It’s interesting to me that, these two days occur back to back on the calendar year, one that has a feeling of death (Halloween) and the other that celebrates resurrection (All Saints Day). You know, we Christians have this thing about death and resurrection in that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was sent by God to walk this earth with us. Jesus was then convicted of being a king and going against the

authority of the government. He was tried, beaten and crucified on a cross. Three days later sin, death and the devil were defeated as the tomb where they laid his body was empty. Jesus had risen from the dead! He appeared several times to his disciples, dispelling any doubts that he was alive. As Christians, Jesus is our model for a life of faith. We are called to follow him. God has also place in our lives saints who have taught us how to walk in this life of faith. We remember them this time of year and give thanks for their life. But mostly, we give thanks to God for the promise of the resurrection and for the gift of salvation! Let us give thanks for the life of the saints. Amen.

Hallelujah Carnival First Baptist Church, W. King St., is sponsoring a Hallelujah carnival, non-scary Halloween fun for pre-school through 6th grade children, from 6-7:30 p.m.

Lighthouse singing Saturday Jordan's Crossroads of Hickory will sing Saturday, Oct. 31, at 7 p.m. at Lighthouse Ministries, 1908 Shelby Road. Pastor Don McNeely invites the public.

Fellowship & Faith

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

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

Love Valley Baptist Church

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

2032 Bethlehem Rd. - Kings Mountain

Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477

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

Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310

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

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

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

Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com

Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road 704-739-8396

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

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

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

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

Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206

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

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

Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888

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

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■ LIFESTYLES

Jamestown nuptials unite 88 keys on her piano Jessica Yarbro, Kristopher Wold 80 candles on her cake

Jessica Lea Yarbro and Kristopher Mitchell Wold, both of Gaithersburg, Maryland, were married October 17, 2015 at 6 p.m. at the Hillside Terrace at Castle McCulloch in Jamestown, North Carolina. The Rev. H. Jackson Grimes III officiated. The bride's aunt, Julie Rikard, directed the wedding. Jessica is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Yarbro Jr. of Kings Mountain, North Carolina. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Patterson and Mr. and Mrs. John Yarbro of Kings Mountain. A graduate of Kings Mountain High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with Highest Honors and Distinction. She earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at George Mason University and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology at George Mason University. Kristopher is the son of Mrs. Yvonne Wold of New Bern, North Carolina and the grandson of Mr. Billy Bunn and the late Mrs. Peggy Bunn of Bath, North Carolina. He is a graduate of the O'Neil School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He earned a Masters in Genetic Counseling from the University of Maryland, School of Medicine. Kristopher works as a Genetic Counselor at GeneDx in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The ceremony was held in a beautiful wooded landscape at the Hillside Terrace. The path leading to the ceremony area was lined with water filled glass globes with flower petals and candles. The music for the ceremony was provided by Corda En-

MRS. KRISTOPHER MITCHELL WOLD (Jessica Lea Yarbro) tertainment, a violin and cello a reception dinner in the duet. Crystal Garden at Castle McJessica was escorted by Culloch. The tables were decher father. The bride wore a orated with lanterns, ivory champagne lace dress by Jas- roses, and white hydrangeas mine. She wore a floor-length in mosaic vases and mercury lace veil and carried a bou- glass votives. The guests quet of ivory garden roses. danced the night away under The bridesmaids wore the huge crystal chandelier formal wine colored dresses. hanging over the dance floor. The maid of honor was Kasey The groom's mother Rankin of New York City, hosted a rehearsal the night New York. Bridesmaids were before at Childress Vineyards Emily Yarbro, sister of the in Lexington, NC. The head bride; Molly Martini, Melissa table was decorated with Smith and Anna Decker. white roses and every guest Best man was Casey Hef- received a framed picture of ner of Raleigh, NC. Grooms- the bride and groom as keepmen were Derek Wold, sakes. The dinner featured brother of the bridegroom, bacon-themed entrees and for Chester Wells, Maxwell dessert Georgetown cupcakes Vivian and Ehimere Etomi. and an ice cream bar. During the ceremony the The bride's grandmother, mother of the bride and the Jerri Patterson, hosted the mother of the groom were bridesmaids' luncheon in the presented white roses by their Barrel Cave at Childresss children. Vineyards on the wedding Following the ceremony day. the bride's parents hosted

Former Kings Mountain resident Peggy Shealy Ramey, 80 on October 30, will probably play the piano at Cleveland Pines Nursing Home in Shelby as her family honors her at a birthday luncheon on Oct. 31. Widow of Burris Ramey who died June 21, 2010, Peggy is well known for her musical talent and formerly played the organ for services at Boyce Memorial ARP Church for several years and also played for weddings and funerals at Central United Methodist Church of which she is a member. Mrs. Ramey started playing piano as a young child and majored in music at Newberry College. Before his death, she and her husband had celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Their family includes four children: Buddy and Lisa Ramey and Clyde and Faye Kerns, all of Kings Mountain; and Melanie and Bob Gordon and Sheila Yokeley, all of Charlotte; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. After her husband's death, Mrs. Ramey moved

PEGGY SHEALY RAMEY ...at age 20 in photo – now celebrating 80th birthday to Summit Place in Kings Mountain where she participated in many activities before moving to Cleveland Pines in May this year. Peggy enjoys reading,

Country breakfast Nov. 7

YMCA Fall Festival October 29 The 5th annual YMCA Fall Festival will be held Thursday, Oct. 29 from 6-8 p.m. at the YMCA Gym at 211 Cleveland Avenue. Games, food, prizes, costume contest, bounce house, inflatable

playing Bingo and visits to the beauty shop in Kings Mountain accompanied by her daughter-in-law, Faye Ramey.

obstance course, and the legendary cake wall are featured entertainment. It's free with two canned food items per person. All canned goods will be donated to the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry.

Central United Methodist Church will serve an “all you can eat” country breakfast for donation of $6 for benefit of its mission projects on Nov. 7 at the church. Gib Brazzell, chairman of the benefit, says the breakfasts are held first Saturdays on every odd-numbered month and serving is from 6:30-10 a.m. Everyone welcome.

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This unusual plant in the yard of Lou Ballew's home on Edgemont Drive just came up virtually over night. The leaves are large and getting bigger and Mrs. Ballew, active in the Town and Country Garden Club, shared the news of the oddity to her club members and members are trying to research to find what it is. Photo by LIB STEWART

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Funeral Directors Ronald Hawkins 41 years with Harris Funeral Home Bradley Ellis 21 years with Harris Funeral Home Monty Thornburg 17 years with Harris Funeral Home

ROTARY CLUB BENEFIT - Larry Hamrick Sr., left, and YMCA Director Kevin Osborne were among Rotary volunteers who assisted at the highly successful Rotary Club spaghetti supper Friday night before the Mountaineer football game. Proceeds benefit Rotary scholarships to area young people.

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Scenes from Woman’s Club Fall Festival

ELLEN DEVENNY ..with her Best of Show “Diagonals” in the ShutterLight competition Kings Mountain's Ellen Devenny won “Best of Show” for “Diagonals” in the recent print competition by the Shutterlight Group among 77 entries in the competition sponsored by Southern Arts Society at the Depot. The Judges' choice awards went to Davis Goodman's “Question,” “Moonlight Vista” by Hal Bryant and Ashley Pardue's “Through the Fog.” Photographers won 21 blue ribbons, 39 red ribbons, and 13 white ribbons in the competition held on Oct. 20 in which the Shut-

terLight Group entered six categories: people, animals, scapes – landscapes, cityscapes, etc., nature, abstract and unclassified. Judges were professional photographers Mike Baker, Rick Haithcox, and Randy McNeilly. Scoring was based on the Merit system used by Professional Photographers of America to award their degrees of Master Photographer, Photographic Craftsman, etc. The goal is for the photo to get a blue ribbon, with a score of 80 or above, to earn a merit towards their degree. Other scores are 76

to 79 for a red ribbon and 72 to 75 for a white ribbons. Judges reviewed the photos and scored them on the spot, averaging the score, and often discussing whether or not the final score was valid and met their criteria for judging. A public reception was held October 23 from 6-8 p.m. for the presentation of awards for judges choice of the best photos. Photos receiving a score of 70 and above are on exhibit at Southern Arts Society through Nov. 13 during gallery hours Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Ann Scism and Cindi Wood (facing camera) talk to other festival goers. Photos by DAVE BLANTON

Shearra Miller (right) serves a plate of turkey and dressing with all the trimmings.

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A table of recognizable dolls at the Woman’s Club Fall Festival included Princess Diana of Wales and First Lady Michelle Obama.

TRUNK - OR - TREAT Friday, October 30th • 5:30-7:30 PM Another table on display at the Fall Festival is perfectly set for tea.

Jessie Collins shows off a table featuring sourdough bread, pumpkin bread, apple butter and cheese straws, among other treats.

Jackie Lavender, Linda Peeler and Dru White, left to right, serve to-go plates at the fall festival lunch. The Woman’s Club served about 650 total Wednesday for lunch and dinner.

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Election Day: is Tuesday From Page 1A Sherlock Holmes is an avowed anti-gay who says what motivates him in the public eye is his vocal and unbending rejection of the so-called homosexual lifestyle. He did not respond to questions posed by The Herald last week but he, along with all mayoral candidates, were interviewed by Cleveland Community College Cable Channel 19 for comments to be aired during the week. In Ward I, incumbent councilman Howard Shipp faces a challenge from political newcomer Lamar Fletcher who served on the KM Planning & Zoning Board four years and wants to serve on council to push for more parks in West Kings Mountain, one to honor the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and for all-over beautification and growth in the downtown area. Shipp cites more recreational needs and revitalizing downtown as major goals. Ward 4 incumbent Rodney Gordon, who is completing his third term and served six years as mayor pro tem, is opposed by former councilman Dean Spears and former councilwoman Kay Hambright. Gordon says his priorities are focused on the future, saying that he believes the city is on the threshold of an economic and growth incline. He says he is running on his record of being open minded, aggressive and capable of making difficult or controversial decisions. Hambright says her experience for 20 years as a staff nurse puts her as an ideal council member because ad-

vocacy is the heart and soul of nursing practice, it's about standing up for someone's rights and firmly defending them, which she pledges to do. Spears, who served 16 years on city council, says there are a lot of projects in progress and he would like to see them completed. He said he would push for recruitment of jobs and industry, the city keeping utility rates as low as possible, and continued beautification of downtown. Ward 5 Councilman Rick Moore, who has served 12 y ears on city council, faces opposition from political newcomer Jay Rhodes who said he would bring to council a new perspective based on the experiences of his professional career. He cites his successful leadership of numerous fund drives in the city as examples. Moore says that with growth and annexation there will be lots of involvement between elected officials and the public and he wants to be a part of the future and the planning and growth that is coming. He says as the city recruits new business and industry that it will mean more utility sales for the city and lower utility rates for citizens. At-Large councilman Keith Miller faces three challengers in his bid for re-election. And for him it's a ministry. He says there are four or five big issues coming on the horizon: NTE, housing, city staffing, finances and perhaps the casino. A municipal adviser for 20 years, he is a financial analyst who has worked with cities, utilities, and municipal finance to help cities make and save money. He

sees the city and NTE as a partnership with the county to build more industrial parks which would lead to the recruitment of more jobs. Fixing the housing problem, dealing with retirements and studying compensation and benefits to recruit, retain and develop outstanding staff, and doing revenue and expense projections in a budget that has become larger and more complex so that debt service doesn't get ahead of our revenue are some of the issues he sees council will face in future years. Patty Hall, who has 30 years experience in city government as a department head of the water department in the City of Cherryville, said one of her strong qualities is the ability to listen. She wants to be a voice for all citizens. She ran a very strong race against the Ward 2 incumbent in the most recent city election. Jerry Mullinax, a former councilman for 10 years from Wards 2 and 3, says he has a passion for the concern of all citizens particularly watching out for the less fortunate and helping to solve their problems. Bobby Pearson, a political newcomer, says he knows what business and industry are looking for when they want to relocate or start a new site and he will use his big business experience with no decisions based on personal agendas or peer pressure. He would push for more recreational destinations for youth, more parks, and he would ask developers of a casino to sponsor a Promise Program that would pay for a college education for the children who graduate from Kings Mountain High School.

POLLING: places for Nov. 3 election From Page 1A Kings Mountain North at Mauney Memorial Library, 100 S. Piedmont Avenue ( the Community Room, enter through the parking lot at Harris Funeral Home to the back side of the library.) In Kings Mountain voters will be electing a mayor and four council members, Wards 1, 4, 5, and At-large, from a candidate list of 15 people and voting for five from a candidate list of 17 for the Cleveland County Board of Education. In the Kings Mountain area voters will also be choosing members of the Cleveland County

Water Board and members of the school board. Voters in Kings Mountain can cast a ballot in the ward in which they reside and they can also cast ballots in the mayor's race, in the At-Large race and in the school board race. Some residents can also vote for the Cleveland County Water Board. Other voting places in the area: Grover Town Hall where voters will choose a new mayor and four council members; Oak Grove Baptist Church fellowship hall, 1022 Oak Grove Road, Bethlehem Baptist Church Activities Center, 1017

Bethlehem Road, and Waco Community Building, 200 S. Main Street, Waco, where voters will elect a mayor and aldermen. Running for mayor are John E. (Butch) Barrett Jr. and Alesia Sauls and running for aldermen are Pete Sauls and Brandy Sanders. Five people are running for seats on the Cleveland County Water Board, including Thomas H. Lewis, Bill Cameron, Dewey Cook, Pete Pedersen and Tony M. Brooks. County-wide a total of 83 candidates are vying for offices and voting in 21 precincts

OBSERVERS: weigh in on school board race From Page 1A Making a run for the five available seats are Jeff Jones, Nikki Ledford, Hal Hastings, William Gray, Robert Queen, Howard McLeod, L.E. Henson, Yvette D. Grant, Ray Lockhart, George Falls, Darius Griffin, Jo Boggs and Howard Bernard Thompson, Jr. For some observers, the large field of candidates this season represents swelling disapproval of the status quo. “Many of them do represent a small or large group of people who are dissatisfied,” Thurman said. “But I hope they have more than attacks. I hope they have solutions.” And for Blanton, the views of some of those running for the board are more closely aligned with his own ideas than those of the incumbents he has served with over the last two years. “Robert Queen is the strongest challenger,” Blanton said. “He’s attended just about every board meeting for the past two years. He’s a smart man. He’s a businessman.” Blanton said he has been actively campaigning for

Queen, as well as for Boggs and Hastings. One candidate, L.E. Henson, has drawn attention to his campaign mainly for its eccentricities. Henson has said in candidate forums that he believes Common Core is a vast conspiracy aimed at monitoring students’ behavior by deploying specially designed computer chips in school-issued laptop computers. Henson, who claims to have an IQ of 186 and says he has worked as a CIA analyst, has also referred to Common Core as the “Nazi youth spy program of our time.” Last week he said his campaign was more about raising awareness than actually winning votes, adding that he has no campaign signs and has employed no formal advertising. “I don’t give a rat’s butt if I’m elected as long as those on the school board and those running have been educated and have heard my message,” said Hensen, who said he has found like minds in a few fellow candidates. “Howard Thompson, William

Gray and myself are the only ones willing to see the evidence.” To some, many of the challengers in the race this election season are more about disrupting public faith in the board than setting goals that are aimed at helping students and teachers in the district. “The scary part is that most of those running have an agenda,” said a current school board member who did not want to be named. “Student learning is not their priority. They’re here for disruption. Basically, they’re Tea Party radicals.” Along with setting major policy for public schools in the county, the Board of Education’s other main task is hiring superintendents. The hiring of principals comes before the panel for approval, but board members don’t conduct the interviews for those positions, said Greg Shull, the director of communications for the school district. “It’s good to see there’s a lot of care and concern in the community and that is always community,” Shull said of the large field of candidates.

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WATER LINE: dedicated to Walt Ollis, Al Moretz From Page 1A Moretz families, city council and city staff dedicated the main line in memory of Water Resources Director Walter C. Ollis and Engineer Alvin B. Moretz Monday afternoon. Ollis loved his job and was an encyclopedia of information on water and water plants and production. Death came to both Ollis and Moretz before their dream was realized but their beginning of the major project was a testament to their dedication and hard work. Moretz completed all the drawings and there were many tests. At times there were breaks in the line and water pressure was low. In 1999 the city began work on the 36 inch transmission line in earnest. The first and second phases of the project were completed by 2001. Monday, October 26, 2015, was “Walter C. Ollis and Alvin B. Moretz Day” proclaimed by the mayor. “These two men had the

vision for future generations of citizens,'' said Mayor Rick Murphrey. The final phase of the project began in 2014 and the last section of 36-inch iron ductile pipe was installed on North Cansler Street September 1. Murphrey said the completion of this project guarantees a better flow pressure and consistent water delivery for water users for the next 100 years. The new pipe replaces the worn, 24-inch pipe that was put in use in the late 1960s and suffered numerous breaks over the years. Pipe replacement is part of an overall water system improvement project for which the city borrowed $33.8M, a no interest State Revolving fund loan, for water plant expansion and rehabilitation. Water plant expansion got underway August 15 and is expected to be completed in July 2016 The new 36-inch transmission line from Moss

Lake to town, a $16.1 million dollar project, will be ready to go with the addition of a pump station and testing since the last piece of pipe has been installed for the project. State Utility Contractors held the bid for phases I and II, the 36-inch line from Moss Lake to Cansler Street, and Sanders Utilities Contractors held the bid for Phase III, a 12-inch line from Wells Street to Dixon School Road. Phase IV, of the water transmission line project, from Reliance Road to Kings Mountain Boulevard, is expected to be completed in June 2016. The total water/sewer project cost is $33,849,500, not including the $611,120 for the Spillway repairs at city-owned Moss Lake. The city is currently permitted to treat 8 million gallons of water per day. With the new water plant expansion ( cost $11,565,000) the city will be permitted to treat 12 million gallons of water per day.

GREAT: Pumpkin Parade Friday From Page 1A haystack search for Halloween goodies. One lucky individual, in each one of the three age groups’ haystacks, will find the “Gold Pumpkin” and receive a $25.00 gift card to a local toy store. There will also be an inflatable obstacle course and fire truck for kids

to ride. Local merchants are encouraged to dress in costumes to greet the children along the parade route. Tables will be provided at Patriots Park for businesses to give away candy and treats. Afterwards, children and parents are welcome to stay and play, have a picnic lunch or dine in one of the conve-

nient downtown restaurants. The parade will start above the City Hall Plaza, on Cherokee and Gold Streets, and continue to Battleground Ave., Mountain St. and south on Railroad Ave. and arrive at Patriots Park. For additional information call 704-734-0333 or visit www.cityofkm.com.

PUBLIC: weighs in on prayer issue before school board From Page 1A Middle School. About 350 attended Monday night’s meeting, but the size of crowd dwindled following the public participation portion. “We’re not afraid that a short spiritual message would be a coercive act,” said Alton Beal, the mayor of the small town of Lattimore and a self-described evangelist. “No path is lawsuit-proof. (The board of education) should be concerned with that which is right and not that which is easy.” Still, not all who addressed the board Monday night on the issue were in favor of prayer being used to open meetings. “If one can pray, all can pray,” said Tony Brown, who founded a Wiccan church in the area and is a member of the Foothills Interfaith Association, which consists of Christians, Muslims, secular humanists and members of other faiths. “I didn’t come here to be popular or to be applauded.” Brown said that his fear is that a prayer could exclude members of non-Christian faiths. Monday’s meeting – and the comments about prayer – came on the heels of an Oct. 12 school board meetings where board members

voted 7-2 in favor of keeping a moment of silence. At that meeting, board members instructed Superintendent Dr. Stephen Fisher and the district’s legal counsel to look into policies and procedures on the matter. At Monday’s meeting, Fisher said that the board is awaiting input from its attorneys on the matter. Board members will hear that input and discuss their options at a Nov. 9 work session. With the exception of board member Danny Blanton, who joined much of the audience in applauding many of the speakers’ comments, board members didn’t respond to remarks made during the lengthy public participation portion of the meeting. Other public meetings in Cleveland County do open with prayer. The Cleveland County Board of Commissioners, Shelby City Council and Kings Mountain City Council have an invocation at the beginning of meetings. Other participants in the public comment segment of the meeting addressed a handful of other issues that have been or will be before the board. Robert Queen, who is a candidate for the Board of Education in the Nov. 3 elec-

tion, sharply demanded an answer on whether the board would approve of a Chinese exchange program. The board typically does not respond to questions put to them, either individually or as a group, during board meetings. In either case, neither a vote of the exchange program or a discussion of it was listed on the agenda for Monday’s meeting. Another candidate in the election, L.E. Henson, used his time at the podium to criticize Common Core, the sometimes contentious curriculum mandated by North Carolina education officials. “Common Core is a massive data collection and propaganda machine,” said Henson, who compared its implementation to Nazi policies carried out during World War II. In other school board news, the panel unanimously approved a final budget resolution that, according to the Cleveland County Schools finance director David Lee, had only small changes from a provisional budget that was OK’d in September. The changes came about due to tweaks made to the overall state budget enacted by lawmakers in the General Assembly.

I have known Kay Hambright for 20 years. Not only as a nurse, but a trusted friend. Kay is an excellent R.N. She provides for the physical needs of her patients in such a compassionate manner. It makes you want to be on her team. You can always count on Kay to help her teammates when things are tough. Kay makes sure the spiritual needs of her patients are met and goes the extra mile. I would highly recommend Kay for the position she is seeking. Mary Subler R.N. CPAN, CAPA

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'Birds that hum' Garden club topic Eleven members were present for the Town and Country Garden Club meeting Oct. 8. Florrie Hamrick, hostess, served pizza, salad, and pumpkin pie. Connie Bell, club president, led the club Collect preceding the meal. Lou Ballew presented the program, “Birds that hum for their supper.” She said this fascinating little creature is the hummingbird. They are a delight to watch. Their combination of small size, astonishing flight, and brilliant colors make them among the most sensational of all birds, said Ballew. She said that on a summer day you may see these little birds flying with their wings going at 75 beats per second. The tiny visitor may come to a sudden stop, dart backwards, or drove off as a roving bee. The humming birds were originally known as

“fly birds.” There are no humming birds in Europe. They live only in North America, Central America, and South America. The ruby-throated hummingbird is the only species in our area. There are 14 species in Western America and over 500 in the world. ''Our ruby-throat is 3 ½ inches long from beak to tail feathers and weighs 1/10 ounce. The male has the red throat. The female does not but has white tips to its outer tail feathers. Its body is metallic green with a light belly. They are the only birds that can fly backwards. The hummingbird can fly forward, backward, and hover. They are constantly in motion, moving only by fl ying. The nest is built by the female. It is the size of a silver quarter, ½ inches in diameter and built 10 to 20 feet above ground. The eggs are the size of pearls or

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peas. The hummingbirds are migratory. In Eastern America, they arrive in the spring and vanish the second week in October. They winter in Central America, Latin America or Panama. These little birds are amusing, acrobatic and beautiful,'' said Ballew. A discussion by club members on humming bird adventures around their feeders was enjoyed by all. Connie Bell led the business session which included reports from Glenda Crawford, secretary, and Susan Gibson, treasurer. Members met at the Kings Mountain Post office Oct. 26 to work o the club's beautification area. Members were reminded of Christmas materials needed for tray favors and heard “What to do in the garden now” by the club president.

light and he didn't see the red light until it was too late to stop. Property damages were estimated at $7,000 and both vehicles were towed. OCT. 19: Officer G. L. McKinney said that Jeffrey Scott Putnam, 822 N. Piedmont Ave., was backing his 2004 Chevy from a parking space at Kings Mountain High School and hit a 2008 Chevrolet owned by Cleveland County Schools operated by a student driver. Slight damage was reported to the school vehicle. OCT. 19: Officer H.W. Carpenter said that James Seth Still, Harrisburg, NC, was backing a 2012 Chevrolet truck with an enclosed trailer attached to it and hit a2014 Toyota operated by Lydia Alexander of Cherryville. The accident happened in the parking lot at 827 E.King Street. Property damage to the Alexander vehicle was estimated at $1,000. OCT. 20: Officer H.W. Carpenter said that vehicles operated by Stacey Ball, 103 Palace Pt., and Ebony Moore, 206 Thornburg Drive, collided on Barnett Drive. Property damage

was estimated at $4600. OCT. 21: Officer J.L. Dee said that Billy Sellers, 802 Monroe Ave.. operating a 2011 Hyundai on NC 161, struck a dog. Estimated damage to the vehicle was $1,000. OCT. 21: Officer Stephen Skinner said that Thomas Tate, 912 Sherwood Lane, operating a 2012 Ford, struck the side mirror of a 2014 Ford owned by the City of Kings Mountain and parked on East Mountain Street doing slight damage. OCT. 22: Officer F. L. Wittington said that a deer ran out in front of a car operated by Cynthia Alford, Bostic, NC, on the US 74 Bypass doing $4500 damage to her 2000 Ford. OCT. 23: Officer F. L. Wittington said that a deer ran out in front of a 2014 Dodge operated by Frank Horney Jr., Rock Hill, SC, on the US 74 Bypass doing $1500 damage to the vehicle. OCT. 23: Officer Chi Ming Lai said that Linda Greene Hastings, Cherryville, operating a 1998 Ford, and Juanita Blanton, 454 El Bethel Road, operating a 1999 Dodge, were backing their v ehicles in

the parking lot at Love's Fish Box and collided. The Blanton vehicle had damage of approximately $800. OCT. 23: Officer G. L. McKinney said that Junaid Abdussamad, 200 Spruce St., Apt. IF, operating a 2004 Ford, struck a 2006 Chrysler operated by Derrick Folson, 807 Bethlehem Road, at the intersection of York Road and I-85 doing estimated damage of $1100. OCT. 23: Officer Bryan McGinnis said that a 2001 Dodge operated by Shanna Baynard, Cherryville, struck a 2008 Nissan operated by Jason Mills, 706 Huntingtowne Drive, at the stop sign at N. Sims and Mountain Streets. Property damage was estimated at $10,500. OCT. 24: Officer Harvey Bailey, Houston, TX, said that a 2011 SHOW struck a 2015 Chrysler operated by Tammie Blackwell of Gatonia on I-85 South. Property damage was estimated at $10,000. OCT, 25: Officer H.W. Carpenter said that a deer ran out in front of a 2009 Honda operated by David Hearn of Fountain Inn, SC on I-85 South doing $2000 damage to the vehicle.

SHOULD MAYOR RICK MURPHREY SERVE ANOTHER TERM? Mayor Rick Murphrey said his job is to market and sell the city and the city manager runs the business end. He said that council sets policy. When new customers come to the city they ask to see the Mayor and Murphrey must be versed in everything he needs to help land that customer. (KM Herald 9-23-15) Here is how the business and industrial (Major) recruitment actually works. The following are determined long before any contact is made at the local level. Transportation: Interstate Access, Rail, Airport; Availability of utilities; Favorable tax rates; Available work force and education level; Local available training if needed; Available land at reasonable prices; State available incentives (usually critical); Local incentives (usually a bonus) as in this case. There are other minor factors. How many of the above do you believe are the direct result of the present Mayor’s 15 year tenure? The most important achievement probably in Cleveland County history was

completed in 1974 (Moss Lake) by a previous Mayor. The charter of Kings Mountain requires a Council Manager form of government. Please look at Rick Murphrey’s statement at the start of this ad. He seems to be saying that the person in the City Manager’s position is discounted as having input into the critical phases of obtaining business and industry. The City Manager position requires a professionally trained, experienced individual hired by generally accepted standards of employment. If Rick Murphrey believes that person is not worthy of inclusion, why are the taxpayers paying approx. $150,000 in pay and benefits annually? The City Manag-

er’s job is to render information to council members in an honest, objective, factual and consistent manner. The Mayor is treated the same. It is not the Manager’s job to check with the Mayor prior to performing tasks. The perception in the community is that is the case. Does the Mayor feel the same about other department heads? A City Council member commented to me, “Why do we need council members under these circumstances?” Indeed! I do sympathize with Council Members - I know what they are going through, especially if they try to disagree. However it is up to the City Council members to exercise their statutory

duties. Do citizens feel that it is absolutely clear that the Council Manager form of government has been compromised under the leadership of Rick Murphrey? The city will continue operating in a progressive manner no matter who is Mayor. The reason it will do so is that we are in the right location with the right assets. This is a matter of trust. Do you trust your Mayor to do the right thing? One thing is clear - the present situation must be corrected sooner or later. It is our decision as voters to correct this situation or to continue on the same path for the next four years. What do you think is the right thing to do?

VOTE FOR SCOTT NEISLER TO RESTORE OUR SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT My (Gene White) qualifications for addressing Kings Mountain issues: •Projects completed during my tenure with the city - by me and/or staff under my direction. •1972-1979 - Executive Director of Kings Mountain Redevelopment Commission. –Project NCR - 84 Business –Project NCR- 96 residential multi-million dollar projects. •1980 - Community Development Block Grant Programcompleted program closeout of $5,000,000 project.

•Projects - Moss Lake: –Assisted in project siphon pipe over dam. •1983 - Replaced pipe (60 inch) with 48 inch pipe in center of dam. –Super vised-coordinated construction of new main building, docks and ramp expansion and campground –Dredging project - 1994 Terminated for non-performance –12 inch pipeline (water) to Moss Lake entrance –Re-organized city insurance coverage: auto, medical,

umbrella, WC –Set up inventory - state mandated. –Generated first purchasing policies procedures. –Produced first flood plain ordinance. –Ongoing sale/development of city property. –On going easements acquisition. (These are representative highlights. •1988-1994 - Planning Director Supervised building inspections, codes, annexation,

subdivision development DOT thoroughfare. –Secretary and Advisor to: Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Moss Lake Comm. (These are representative highlights). •1994 Retirement •1997-2003: 3 Terms On City Council. Note: Education: –BS Business Administration, USC Columbia –Multiple courses at Institute of Government, UNC Chapel Hill

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NTE: to begin construction on Dec. 1 at new power plant From Page 1A largest water customer, being five times larger than the present largest user, said Hendricks. There will be savings to all utility customers and citizens and a huge benefit to the economics of our City,'' said Hendricks. 'At the end of the day the citizens are the ones that own our electric system and savings go back to the citizens,'' said Hendricks. Hendricks noted that NTE is not only a business citizen but a corporate citizen. City Council was expected to annex the property Tuesday night. Hendricks also pointed out that the city offered no incentives to NTE to locate in the Kings Mountain area. “In all my 30 years with the City, NTE is the project that I am most proud of because of what it will mean to our citizens and each utility customer,'' said Hendricks. Some of the questions

posed by Rotarians: Why choose NTE over Duke Power? This was a two year endeavor in which Kings Mountain along with other cities, consultants and attorneys evaluated numerous proposed offerings to provide City wholesale power. NTE was chosen based on numerous factors. Their reliability for now and many years to come, economic value to the city and their professional experience in the wholesale delivery industry were some of the factors considered. NTE was the cream of the crop above all others having 30 years of experience in building power plants. They met all criteria in the evaluation process. Why is the City leaving Duke Power? The City is not leaving Duke. We will have a relationship with Duke in conjunction with NTE. Duke will be in charge of transmission and NTE in charge of gen-

eration. The City still contracts with Duke to provide transmission and substation infrastructure for the delivery of electrical service so from this perspective nothing has changed. Explain the route from generation to my home? The customers will see no difference because the City of Kings Mountain will still receive its electric service through Duke Energy transmission lines- the way it has always been. What happens if the NTE plant goes down? The city is guaranteed by a secured 20-year contract for electrical service. Back Stand means we have contracts in place with other entities that provide electrical power in the event NTE is interrupted. This is a great opportunity for Kings Mountain. This project provides a very secure, reliable and sustainable low cost energy for many years to come.

JOB FAIR – Kings Mountain city councilmen Rodney Gordon and Rick Moore chat with Travis Arends, project manager of Gemma Power Systems, LLC, and Sandra Ahearn, Gemma Director of Communications, at a job fair for KingsMountain Energy Center and NTE Energy last Wednesday afternoon. More than 600 people applied for 300-400 construction jobs and hiring will be done during the month of November with construction expected to start Dec. 1. Gemma is the contractor to build the plant off Dixon School Road. Photo by ELLIS NOELL

NTE PROJECT UPDATE AT ROTARY - Representatives from NTE as well as Energy Services Director Nick Hendricks spoke to the KM Rotary Club last week to give a progress update report. Left to right, Joe Harwood, Nick Hendricks, Mayor Rick Murphrey, who was program chairman, and Mike Green, NTE Vice-President, who said that the new plant will be a G-Class energy plant, the cleanest-running energy plant in the Southeast with construction expected to start Dec. 1. Photo by JAN HARRIS

SAFE MILES FOR EDUCATION - Grover Elementary School was the recipient of Walmart's Safe Miles for Education recently receiving $2596.47 for the 249,647 safe miles driven by local Walmart drivers during a specified time period. Pictured, left to right, are Amy Smith, Assistant Principal, Dr. Janet Anthony, Principal, Clarence Ponder, General Transportation Manager, Walmart Distribution Center, and Deborah Bourque, Transportation Safety Clerk.

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State and Local Government Finance Division and the Local Government Commission March 28, 1995 The Honorable G. Scott Neisler, Mayor Members of the City Council City of Kings Mountain Post Office Box 429 Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086-0429

Dear Mayor Neisler and Council:

Live actors portray Revolutionary ghosts. On October 15 and 16, the streets of downtown Kings Mountain became the site of the historical Battle of Kings Mountain. However, spectators noted one major difference between 1780 and this particular Friday and Saturday evening-all Revolutionary soldiers were already dead! Caleb Sigmon, artistic director for Liberty Mountain, Christy Conner, children’s librarian at Mauney Memorial Library, and Windy Bagwell, Media Specialist at Kings Mountain Middle School, wanted to find a way to incorporate a project they were spearheading for the 8th graders at Kings Mountain Middle School based on the Battle of Kings Mountain, to create an event that could be enjoyed by the entire Kings Mountain community. While focusing on something that would appeal to mainly the teens in the area, the idea of the Kings Mountain Revolutionary Ghost Tour caught on quickly! A second night to the event was added soon after public interest caught on, and the 1,000 tickets for the event sold out in under two weeks after going on sale. Tickets were made available first to the students at Kings Mountain Middle School, but visitors were making up to two hour drives to visit Kings Mountain and the

I have received a letter from Mayor Neisler dated February 7, 1995, requesting that I review a proposed plan to implement a tax cut and a reduction in residential water and sewer rates for the City of Kings Mountain. This was followed by additional information enclosed with a letter dated February 22 discussing debt service payments and capital outlay. While it is evident that a great deal of time and effort was devoted to developing the proposal, it is also apparent that in several respects the proposal reflects a lack of understanding of sound financial planning and governmental accounting principles. Further, as it now stands, the overall proposal would cause further deterioration of the City’s dangerously weak financial condition. In addition to this letter, I have included a memorandum that discusses the Mayor’s proposed plan in detail. Briefly summarized, that memorandum points out the following weaknesses in the plan: 1. Reductions in expenditures and assets are double-counted frequently. 2. Terms such as surpluses, cash, fund balance, and fund balance available for appropriation are used interchangeably and incorrectly. 3. Budgeted surpluses are assumed to be fully realized, even though the extent to which they will be realized cannot be determined until year-end. 4. Several recommendations are made which would result in violations of State law by employees or the City Council. 5. The current financial condition of the City is not taken into account.

Revolutionary Ghost Tour! Featuring a cast of live actors, many whom were also part of Liberty Mountain this past summer, the Kings Mountain Revolutionary Ghost Tour transported guests through a terror-filled journey along the streets of downtown Kings Mountain. Along the way they heard accounts of militiamen, surgeons, and everyday common folk, learning about the events surrounding the battle. Then, in a heart pounding ending, they found themselves caught up in the middle of the explosions of the Battle of Kings Mountain. Thanks to Liberty Mountain for sponsoring the event through costumes, and the creative costume and make-up work of Sigmon’s wife, Katy, actors for the event helped to create a distinctive mood that gave guests a very ominous feel-

ing from the moment they arrived. Guests were also treated to events in the Midway area, where concessions were sold, games were set up, and a live DJ kept the crowd dancing until all guests had safely made their way through the ghost tour. Zombies were also mingling with the crowd and entertained those waiting for their tour to begin. Volunteers from Mauney Memorial Library helped to oversee the event, and some local downtown restaurants extended their hours to accommodate the extra visitors to the downtown area. The team is looking forward to working together again next year to make this event bigger and better for the Kings Mountain community, and to bring awareness to the importance of our local history.

The City’s financial problems result from earlier management policies that over a period of years have depleted all of the reserves in the City’s funds by spending more money than the City raises in taxes, utility fees, and all other revenue sources. Too heavy a reliance on utility fees to support other City services while maintaining an unrealistically low tax rate seems to have contributed to the current financial situation. This depletion of the City’s reserves occurred as a result of the transfer of significant enterprise fund resources to the General Fund on an annual basis. Interfund receivables and payables had to be recorded at year-end because the enterprise funds failed to generate sufficient cash to actually make transfers to the General Fund. The dollar amount of those interfund receivables and payables continued to increase from year-to-year because of insufficient cash in the enterprise funds. At the end of fiscal year 1993-94, the gap between the budgeted but unpaid transfers and the cash available to make those transfers became so great that the recording of such interfund transfers would not have been in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which are required by State law. The Mayor’s proposal indicates that the financial condition of the City will improve by reducing total revenues and transferring money between funds. However, the proposal would erase most of the budgeted surpluses in the enterprise funds by transferring these funds to the General Fund. We also note that the proposal is very similar to the City’s past several years’ responses which we received to our annual letters to the City expressing concern about its financial condition. In those letters we repeatedly warned the city about low fund balances in the General Fund, over-reliance by the General Fund upon transfers from the enterprise funds, and the financial problems being encountered by the enterprise funds. Repeatedly we were assured that the General Fund would be in sound financial condition after funds were transferred from the enterprise funds. However, inadequate attention was given to the financial problems facing the enterprise funds as a result of transferring such large amounts to the General Fund. We were told that factors such as warm weather, economic recessions, and capital outlays were the cause of problems in those funds. Yet, the City’s responses did not include plans to accumulate reserves in those funds to serve as a financial cushion against such factors recurring in future periods. During the January 31 City Council meeting attended by Craig Barfield and Vance Holloman from our office, Mayor Neisler commented that the City maintains enterprise funds so that its tax rate can be kept low. The Mayor repeated this concept in a February 9 commentary in The Kings Mountain Herald. There are certainly economic benefits to be derived from the operation of utility funds. These funds should bear their share of the administrative costs of the City’s operation. Most units do make a practice of transferring some utility fund profits to their General Fund. However, utility customers should not be expected to support a significant portion of a local government’s non-utility services. At June 30, 1994, your Electric and Water and Sewer Funds had no (absolutely zero) cash. Funds were not available to make budgeted transfers. If the utility funds are going to be used to subsidize other funds, then rates must be set at a level that allows for the operation and maintaining of the systems and to provide for the transfer. Utility systems will continue to need repair and replacement. Demand for utilities will still fluctuate due to the economy and warm winters. Your City manager, your auditor, this office, and two nationally recognized bond rating services have warned that the City’s financial condition is weak and that certain steps are necessary to correct those problems. You must take those steps in the current and future years to ensure that debt service and vendor payments are made timely and that the credibility of the City can be regained. As stated in my detailed response to the Mayor’s proposal, the City barely has sufficient unrestricted cash in the General and enterprise funds at January 31, 1995 to make the debt service payments coming due in the next 60 days. Failure to heed the warnings and advice offered to the City could be viewed by citizens, bond holders, and potentially by the courts, as negligent.

The Ghost tour attracted over 1,000 people.

Follow smoke alarm safety tips: Goodwin RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Wayne Goodwin launched 2015 Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10, by urging everyone to uphold this year’s campaign theme, “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep: Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm!” “About half of home fire deaths occur in the late night and early morning hours, when most people are asleep in bed,” said Goodwin. “That’s why it’s so important for every family member to be able to hear a smoke alarm from where they sleep.” The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reported, that between 2009 and 2013, an average 940 deaths per year occurred in homes with no smoke alarms, while an additional 510 occurred in homes with smoke alarms that failed to operate. This accounts for 59 percent of all home fire

deaths. Follow these smoke alarm safety tips: • Install smoke alarms inside every bedroom and outside each sleeping area. • Have smoke alarms in every level of your home, including the basement. Larger homes may need more alarms. • Install interconnected smoke alarms. When one alarm sounds, they all sound. Choose smoke alarms that have the label of a recognized testing laboratory. • Never paint smoke alarms. Paint, stickers or other decorations could keep the alarms from working. • Test smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to make sure it’s working. • Never disconnect or take the batteries out of your smoke alarm. • Smoke alarms with non-replaceable batteries

should last 10 years. If the alarm chirps, replace it with a new alarm. • For smoke alarms with any other type of battery, replace the battery once a year. If the alarm chirps, replace the battery right away. Families can attend the Office of State Fire Marshal’s “Family Fire Safety Shows” each day of the North Carolina State Fair (Oct. 15-25) where they will see fun, educational shows performed by fire department personnel from around the state. In addition, the public can help celebrate Fire Prevention Week by attending events in their local communities. Many local fire departments will be holding open houses, giving firehouse tours and visiting classrooms. Learn more about Fire Prevention at www.ncdoi.com/ OSFM/SafeKids/fireprevention/Default.aspx.

The Mayor and Council have a great responsibility not only to the citizens of Kings Mountain, but also to the holders of more than $8 million of the City’s currently outstanding bonds. The citizens of the City have given their word to repay that debt timely and have pledged their full faith and credit to do so. The recent downgrade in the City’s bond rating has caused holders of your bonds to suffer an economic loss. The citizens of Kings Mountain have the right to expect the City Council to take the necessary steps to remedy this situation as quickly as possible. Some positive steps have been taken in the current year in the form of rate increases, a property tax increase, and a reduction in expenditures. In recent years the City has provided services to its citizens at a cost greater than the citizens were charged for these services. In doing so, the City has used all of the savings that had been accumulated over many years. Now the City must not only either reduce expenditures or increase revenues (or some combination) to get the revenues in line with the current costs, they must also generate additional revenue so vendors can be paid on a timely basis, build reserves to protect the citizens against unforeseen emergencies, and provide sufficient funds to maintain the utility systems, roads, and other infrastructure of the City. I encourage the Council and Mayor to continue the measures currently implemented and take further actions as necessary to restore the financial stability of the City. Sincerely, Robert M. High Cc: Mr. Chuck Nance, City Manager Ms. Maxine Parsons, Director of Finance Mr. Clayward Corry, Jr. Attorney at Law Brown, Keller and Associates, CPAs

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KMHS’ Dawkins wins A.C.E. Award – Kings Mountain High School student Geoffrey Dawkins was presented with the A.C.E. Award for the month of October by club member Brenda Costner. Geoffrey was accompanied by his mother, Angel, and his guidance counselor, Jill Cruise, who nominated him for the award. A worthy student from each local high school is selected by school staff for the award, which includes a check for $200 and a chance at larger scholarships at the state and national levels. The award is sponsored by the Shelby Exchange Club.

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Defense cripples Trojans 24-0, Merchant sets receiving record

KMHS junior Kaitlyn Moss was selected SMAC Runner of the Year after leading the Lady Mountaineers to the conference championship at R-S Central. (Photo by KM Herald)

Kings Mountain’s defense smothers Chase running back Tyrece McSwain in Friday’s South Mountain Athletic Conference football game at KM’s John Gamble Stadium. The Mountaineers held the Trojans to minus yards rushing and allowed only one pass completion in a 24-0 victory. (Photos by KM Herald)

Kings Mountain High’s women’s cross country team won its second straight league championship and KM’s Kaitlyn Moss won the individual title in last week’s conference run at R-S Central. Moss crossed the finish line in 22:25 to defeat Lauren Revis of R-S Central (22:56). With her victory, Moss was named SMAC Runner of the Year. The Lady Mountaineers finished with 36 points to far out-distance second place Draughn with 63. Shelby was third with 69, followed by R-S Central 86, East Burke 139, Eat Rutherford 147 and Crest 185. Four other KM ladies were selected All-Conference after finishing in the top ten. Freshman Nicola Bridges was fifth in 23:42,

KM open this week Kings Mountain’s best offense was its defense as the Mountaineers shut out Chase 24-0 in their final regular season home game Friday night at John Gamble Stadium. Kings Mountain’s offense struggled in the first half as the last place Trojans, with only 24 players dressed out, were battling hard and holding the Mountaineers to a 10-0 lead at intermission. The Mountaineers’ biggest spark offensively early was junior wide receiver Jake Merchant, who caught six passes for 93 yards and broke the school’s all-time career receiving record in the process. He now has 1,684 yards receiving on 102 catches, passing Xavier Johnson who completed his KM career last year with 1,655 yards on 107 catches. Merchant’s 17-yard touchdown reception on the Mountaineers’ opening drive, and a late 29-yard field goal by Micah Randall accounted for the halftime margin. Kings Mountain’s running game came around in the second half with Darian McClain adding a 10-yard touchdown run and J’Air McCluney breaking a 55-yard run around end to complete the scoring. The Mountaineer defense was outstanding all night, holding the Trojans to minus three yards rushing and just one pass completion for 22 yards.

“I was very happy with the way our defense played,” noted Mountaineer head coach Greg Lloyd. “We knew Chase had a good defense. They had given up more than 25 points only one time, to Shelby. I think they scored 28. The Mountaineer defensive linemen and linebackers were in the Chase backfield all night. They held the Chase runners to zero or minus yards 18 times. “Our front seven controlled the game. We tackled very well,” Lloyd said. The Mountaineers, who were without the services of their #2 receiver Kavin Mosley due to an injury, got a good effort from quarterback Darren Burns and his receivers in the first half. After forcing a three and out on the Trojans’ opening possession, the Mountaineers used the airways to drive 76 yards for a quick 7-0 lead. Merchant caught four passes for 45 yards, and Chance Frederick went 21 yards on a catch and run to highlight the drive. Even though the offense bogged down at times after that, the defense made sure Chase couldn’t mount a scoring threat. The Trojans’ Bruce Squires intercepted a pass at the three yard line to halt a potential Mountaineer TD drive. Facing fourth and two at their own 32, the Trojans elected to

Moss, KM girls win SMAC XC

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Patriots host Shelby Thursday in MS playoffs Jake Merchant intercepts a pass for Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers in Friday’s 24-0 SMAC victory over the Chase Trojans on KMHS Senior Night. Merchant also caught six passes for 93 yards to become the school’s all-time leader in yards receiving. go for a first down and Frederick slammed AJ Potlow to the ground for no gain to give the Mountaineers possession. Merchant’s 10-yard reception gave KM a first down at the 15, but the Mountaineers faced fourth and seven at the 12. Randall split the uprights for a 29yard field goal that stood until intermission. Needing to get their previ-

ously injured running backs some quality playing time going into the open week, the Mountaineers decided to go to a running game in the second half. McClain and McCluney responded, combining for 144 yards, and put the game out of reach. “We especially wanted to

Kings Mountain Middle School’s Patriots completed an undefeated regular season Wednesday with a 34-12 victory over North Lincoln and will host Shelby at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the first round of the TriCounty playoffs. The game was originally scheduled for Wednesday but was rescheduled due to predicted wet weather. The conference championship will be played next Wednesday at a site yet to be determined. Kings Mountain finished the regular season 5-0 in the Tri-County’s Eastern Division and 6-0 overall. The Patriots ran up a 26-6 halftime lead and traded touchdowns with North Lincoln in the fourth quarter. Ricaylen Mack had two touchdown runs adding up to a hundred yards. He got things

See KM/CHASE, Page 3B See PATRIOTS, Page 5B

Lutz third in West, advances to State top seeds, Savannah Smith of West Henderson. The match was back and forth but Smith took the first set 6-3. Lutz bounced back with a 6-4 win to force a third set, but Smith was victorious 6-4. The other semifinal match between Andreienne Haynes of Asheville and Lauren Scism of Crest was dominated by Haynes 6-0, 6-0. Haynes is the reigning 3A state champion. Haynes went on to win the singles championship over Smith, 6-0, 6-1. The consolation match between Lutz and Scism was their third matchup in the last two weeks. They split their first two meetings, with Scism winning the regular season match See LUTZ, Page 5B

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KMHS freshman tennis star Natalie Lutz advances to state 3A tournament. (Photo by Gary Smart)

Kings Mountain’s freshman tennis sensation Natalie Lutz won the consolation title in Friday and Saturday’s Western 3A Regional at Ashbrook High in Gastonia, and will compete in the state championship tournament October 30-31. Out of the top 16 draw, Lutz was not considered one of the favorites, but by the end of the day Friday she had disposed of her opponents in the first and second round. She defeated Molly Moran of North Buncombe 6-0, 6-1 and Hickory’s number one player Des Wimbush 6-3, 6-1. The two victories earned her a spot in the state championship. After those two wins Lutz went into the semifinals against one of the

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Mountaineers

Post Game

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Strike Up The Band! KMHS Marching Band Senior Night

KMHS vs. Chase October 23, 2015 YARDSTICK First downs Yds. Rushing Passes Yds. Passing Fumbles lost Yds. Penalized Punts

C KM

C 2 -3 1-11-2 21 0 30 7-28

BY THE NUMBERS Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 0 0 0 0 7 3 7 7

KM 14 166 11-19-1 127 1 45 4-32

T 0 24

KM RUSHING J’Air McCluney 9-74, Darian McClain 17-70, Darren Burns 5-8, Shaun Grier 10-14. KM PASSING Burns 11-19-1-127. KM RECEIVING Jake Merchant 7-93, Chance Frederick 1-21, Madisyn Bolin 2-8, J’Air McCluney 1-4, Shaun Grier 1-1.

PLAYERS OF THE GAME OFFENSE Jake Merchant 6-93 receiving to set new KMHS career yards receiving record. DEFENSE Merchant and Cedric Wilson, pass interceptions; Defensive line and linebackers, threw Chase backs for losses or no gain on 17 plays. SPECIAL TEAMS Marquis Camp and Cameron Morgan, kick coverage; Micah Randall, 3-for-3 XPs, and first FG. PLAY OF GAME J’Air McCluney, 55-yard touchdown run. HOW THEY DID IT FIRST QUARTER 6:30 – KM – Jake Merchant, 17-pass from Darren Burns (Micah Randall kick). 76-yd. drive, 9 plays. Merchant 4-45 receiving, Chance Frederick 1-21 receiving, Darian McClain 2-10 rushing. SECOND QUARTER 2:35 – KM – Randall 29 FG. Set up when Frederick stopped Potlow for no gain on fourth and two at the Chase 31. Key play fourth and four pass of 10 yards to Merchant at the 15. THIRD QUARTER 4:12 – KM – McClain 3 run (Randall kick). 64-yd. drive, 13 plays. McClain 10 carries for 47 yards. FOURTH QUARTER 6:04 – KM – J’Air McCluney 55-run. 59-yd. drive, 3 plays following Chase punt.

SMAC 2A/3A STANDINGS Week 10 Teams Shelby Crest Kings Mtn. E. Burke Draughn E. Ruth. RS Central Burns Chase Last week’s results KM 24, Chase 0 Draughn 14, Burns 13 E. Burke 42, RS Central 28 Crest 48, E. Ruth. 0

Conf. 6-0 6-0 5-2 4-2 3-4 2-4 1-5 1-5 0-6

All 9-0 9-0 8-2 5-4 5-5 4-6 4-5 3-5 2-7

Friday’s games E. Burke at Chase Burns at Crest E. Ruth. at RS Central Shelby at Draughn KM open

KM Sports This Week Wednesday, October 28 5 p.m. – High school soccer, Shelby at Kings Mountain (JV/V DH). (Last regular season game). Saturday, October 31 TBA – High school

cross country, Kings Mountain in Western Regional Meet at Freedom High, Morganton. Wednesday, November 4 TBA – First round NCHSAA soccer playoffs.

The Kings Mountain High marching band gave its final halftime performance of the football season Friday night at John Gamble Stadium. (Photos by KM Herald)

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KM/CHASE: Mounties blank Chase in final home game of season From Page 1B get McClain some time running the ball,” Lloyd said. “He’s been hurt for six or seven weeks and he and McCluney played very well. Chase did a pretty good job on us defensively. We

didn’t want to be too risky so we went to a more conservative offense. McClain got in his rhythm and it paid off for us.” The Mountaineers have an open date this week. Lloyd said their main focus will be “getting everybody healthy,” practice a few

days and then get serious about preparing for East Burke next week. “With the playoffs looming, we need to play very well at East Burke and get a first round home game,” he said. Last week’s victory matched the Mountaineers’

Kings Mountain quarterback Darren Burns picks up good yardage on a keeper in Friday’s win over the Chase Trojans. (Photos by KM Herald)

win total (8) from last season. A win at East Burke would send the Mountaineers into the playoffs with a 9-2 record and would be their best finish since their championship season of 2008 when they were 11-4 overall. “East Burke is a very

dangerous team,” Lloyd noted. “They have a really good offensive team. They’ve done some outstanding work on offense all year. I would say when we meet they will be 6-4, and three of those losses were to Shelby, Crest and Freedom. They’re definitely going to

be the third best team we’ve played. “I feel good that everybody will be a hundred percent by the time we go up there. With Kavin Mosley back it will make our offense go. People won’t be able to double team Merchant.”

Kings Mountain’s Chance Frederick (5) picks up 22 yards on a catch and run in Friday’s game with Chase at Gamble Stadium.

KM kickers win on Senior Night Kings Mountain High’s soccer team celebrated Senior Night Wednesday with a 6-0 SMAC victory over the East Rutherford Cavaliers. The victory was the Mountaineers’ 15th, tying the all-time school record set by its 1992 Southwestern Conference championship team. “The seniors had a

fantastic and memorable night,” noted Mountaineer head coach Dan Potter. Seniors recognized at halftime were Riley Coleman, Weston Harmon, Jarrett Ledford, Bailey Goodson, Adam Kiser, Justin Queen and Jordan Sweezy. Josia Schneider was also recognized for his contributions to the soccer program.

The Mountaineers wasted little time taking control of the game. Sweezy scored at the four-minute mark off an assist from Justin Queen, and just two minutes later Harmon slotted a goal off a fine cross from a Nolan Raby corner kick. Schneider put in the final goal of the half as he passed the ball just inside the left goalpost at the 38th minute

KM senior Weston Harmon dribbles through a swarm of East Rutherford defenders. (Photo by Gary Smart) mark. Harmon scored off a long throw from Brandon Quevedo-Johns at the 57 minute mark. Just two minutes later, it was Sweezy getting his second goal as he took a pass from Luke Rikard and buried a shot just under the crossbar. The final goal came three minutes later as Schneider scored his second goal as he placed a curving left footed shot inside the back post. Jarrett Ledford and Jon Harris combined to record the 10th shutout of the sea-

son. The Mountaineers went out of conference Thursday night and dropped a tough 3-0 contest to the North Gaston Wildcats. It was the exact same score the Mountaineers beat North by earlier in the year. The visitors scored halfway into the first half. Coach Potter said “frustration was the best way” to describe the Mountaineers’ play. Midway through the second half the Wildcats scored again as the Mountain-

eers were trying to get the equalizer. Weston Harmon headed a cross just over the crossbar and the North Gaston keeper smothered several other good looks. With four minutes left the visitors put some icing on the cake as the Mountaineers threw caution to the wind and got caught on a quick counter. The Mountaineers were scheduled to go to Burns last night and will complete the regular season Wednesday against Shelby.

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Tri-County golf tourney set Thursday Because of wet weather, Tuesday’s scheduled TriCounty Middle School golf tournament will be played Thursday at Kings Mountain Country Club. The 18-hole event tees

off at 11 a.m. The host Patriots went undefeated during the regular season and are looking for their second conference title in the past three years.

KMHS kickers win record 16th game Mary Robinson, left, and Beau Kue helped lead Kings Mountain Middle School to the county championship last week at Riverbend. (Photos by KM Herald)

KMMS golfers win 5th straight The Kings Mountain Middle School golf team completed the regular season with a perfect 5-0 record with a victory in the annual Cleveland County meet last Tuesday at Riverbend.

The Patriots shot a 176 to win by 22 strokes over Shelby. Burns shot 201 and Crest 220. Kings Mountain’s Mary Robinson was medalist with a 41.

Other KM scores were Brady Waters 43, Vince Mann 45, Beau Kue 47, Nicholas Stewart 48 and Tucker Leatherman 49. The Patriots were scheduled to host the 18-hole

Tri-County Conference championship match yesterday at Kings Mountain Country Club.

KMMS softball, soccer teams end 4-6 season Kings Mountain Middle School’s softball and soccer teams ended their season last week. The softball team dropped games to R-S Central 12-2 and East Lincoln 5-2 to finish its season with a 4-6 record. Sarah Bell and Alyssa Wilkinson led the KM plate attack against R-S Central. Against East Lincoln, the

Lady Patriots led 2-1 early before East came back for a 5-2 win. Savanna Briggs and Brittany Reynolds led the offensive attack. Keegan Irby pitched a complete game. The soccer team defeated R-S Central 10-1 on Tuesday. Christian Quevedo-Johns scored a hat trick, assisted by Josh Visoso,

Noah Crocker and Tristan Stenger. Stenger scored off an assist by Crocker; and Crocker scored two goals assisted by Stenger and Ward Dellinger. Aiden Meisenhelter and Noah Dettloff both scored their first goal of the season. Both were assisted by Dellinger. Jaylen Blanton also

Kings Mountain High’s men’s soccer team set a new single season record for victories Monday night at Burns when they defeated the Bulldogs 6-0 for their 16th win. It was also the Mountaineers’ 12th shutout of the season. Brian Lysek scored twice in the first nine minutes to get the record night going. He blasted a 25 yard shot for the first goal as Jordan Sweezy found him at the near post off a corner kick. Lysek rattled the crossbar from 12 yards out as Luke Rikard put the rebound in at the 27-minute mark. Josh Scism scored the final goal of the half as Sweezy again found the

near post open for a 4-0 lead. At the 52nd minute mark Weston Harmon scored off an indirect service from Nolan Raby. The final goal was credited to Josia Schneider who drilled a 22-yard smash that beat the Bulldog keeper at the 64th minute mark. Both teams got good looks later, but neither could find the back of the net. Sophomore John Harris preserved the shutout on a breakaway as the Bulldogs threatened in the last two minutes. Harris and Jarrett Ledford split time in goal. The Mountaineers complete their regular season Wednesday when they host Shelby in a JV game at 5 p.m. and the varsity at 6:30.

scored his first goal, assisted by Crocker. Visoso ended the game with a goal assisted by Silas Price. In soccer action Wednesday, the Patriots fell to East Lincoln 4-1. KM’s only goal came from Stenger on a penalty kick. The Patriot kickers also finished with a 4-6 record.

JV Mountaineers shutout Chase 38-0 Kings Mountain High’s junior varsity football team remained undefeated in the South Mountain Athletic Conference Thursday night with a 38-0 victory over Chase in Sandy Mush. The Mountaineers are idle this week before hosting East Burke on Thursday, Nov. 5 in their season finale. The September 10

game at East Rutherford that was rained out will not be made up. So, Thursday’s win at Chase meant a sweep of Rutherford County for the Mountaineers, who had beaten R-S Central 32-6 the previous week at John Gamble Stadium. Freshman quarterback Kaylon Wade was again

the leader of the Mountaineer attack, running for two touchdowns and throwing two others to Tyler Osborne and Holden Turner. Reserve quarterback Chuckie Osborne threw a touchdown pass to Seth Bishop. Christopher Brittain added a rushing touchdown and Landry Crawford had a two-point conversion.

Defensive standouts for the Mountaineers were Landon Zanders, who intercepted a pass, and AJ Austin and James Parson, who recovered fumbles. The win was the seventh in a row for the Mountaineers after a season-opening loss to Charlotte Christian.

KMHS sopomore Nolan Raby serves a corner kick to his waiting teammates. (Photo by Gary Smart)

KM’s Lutz 10th Kings Mountain Trailblazers in West regional beat Hornets, PowerCross Kings Mountain Elite Trailblazers football summaries from Oct. 18: 5-6 year old Tiny Mites 32, Carolina Hornets 0 Derrick Key 207 yards rushing, 4 TDs; Cam Houser 20-yd TD; Samarion Dawkins 3 tackles, forced fumble, fumble recovery; Cam Houser, 3 tackles, forced fumble, fumble recovery; Silas Tate, 2tackles; Malachi Powell, two tackles. 7-8 year old Mighty Mites 6, Hornets 0 Curtis Simpson 37-yd. run. Andre Pickett 3 tackles, fumble recovery; Achilles Littlejohn 4 tackles; Curtis Simpson 4 tackles and inter-

ception; Landon Hollifield, TFL, forced fumble, fumble recovery. 9-10 year junior varsity 26, Hornets 0 Darious Wilson 172 yards and two TDS; Bryson Brown and Robert Kendrick, one TD each; Dariyon Black 5 tackes, 3 sacks, forced fumble; A.J. Richardson 2 tackles, 2 sacks, fumble recovery; Denorris Gist 2 tackles, forced fumble; Brandon McCall 2 tackles, sack, forced fumble; Landon Miller 2 tackles, sack. 11-12 year old varsity 32, Hornets 0 Kobe Paysour 43 yards

rushing, 80 yard KO return; Isaiah Tate 20 yard TD, Chance Cannon 10 yard TD; Javari Rice 7 tackles, 3 sacks, 2 forced fumbles; Ty Ledbetter 3 tackles, sack, 2 fumble recoveries; Isaiah Tate 5 tackles, Lavante Simons 4 tackles. KM Elite Trailblazers summaries Oct. 11: Might Mites 30, Statesville PowerCross 0 Jamarius Williams, 121 yards rushing And 1 TD; C.J. Houser 85 yards rushing and 1 TD; Tristian Pressley, 78 yards rushing, 1 TD; Jaden Brooks 47 yards rushing, 1 TD; Curtis Simpson 8 tackles; Andre

Pickett 4 tackles, sack. Junior varsity 12, PowerCross 6 Darious Wilson TD runs of 65 and 48 yards, 13-137 rushing; Landon Miller 3 tackles, sack, interception; Sincere Love 5 tackles; James Taylor 3 tackles for loss. Varsity 14, PowerCross 36 Kobe Paysour 8-128 rushing, TD, and 35 yard interception for TD; Ty Ledbetter 7 tackles, fumble recovery; Javari Rice 5 tackles, sack; Isaiah Tate, 5 tackles.

Kings Mountain freshman Natalie Lutz shot 89 for a 10th place finish in last week’s Western Regional Golf Tournament at Monroe Country Club. Brianna Plummer of

Crest shot a 92. Both girls qualified for the 3A state championship which was being played Monday and Tuesday at Foxfire Golf Village near Pinehurst.

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Kings Mountain Middle School winter schedules VOLLEYBALL NOVEMBER 2 – at Crest; 3 Burns; 10 – West Lincoln; 12 – at North Lincoln; 16 – Shelby; 17 – Crest; 19 – Lincolnton; 23 – at Burns; 24 – at Chase; 30 – at Shelby. DECEMBER 1 – East Rutherford; 8 – at RS Central; 10 – at East Lincoln; 15 – Playoffs first round; 17 – Championship. All games 4 p.m.

Seanna Haynes, second from left on front row, received the Booster Club’s outstanding student award at halftime of Friday’s football game at Gamble Stadium. Seanna, a fourth grade student at Grover Elementary, is pictured on the front row with her sister Aaliyah Haynes, Grover assistant principal Amy Smith and teacher Anna Ross. Back, left to right, are Seanna’s parents, Danielle and John Haynes, and Mark McDaniel of the Booster Club. (Photo by KM Herald)

WRESTLING NOVEMBER 2 – Crest; 3 – at Burns; 10 – at West Lincoln; 12 – North Lincoln; 16 – at Shelby; 17 – at Crest; 19 – at Lincolnton; 23 – Burns; 24 – Chase;

30 – Shelby. DECEMBER 1 – at East Rutherford; 8 – RS Central; 10 – East Lincoln; 15 – Playoffs first round; 17 – Championship. All matches 4 p.m. BASKETBALL JANUARY 4 – at Crest; 5 – Shelby; 7 – Burns; 11 – at Burns; 12 – at Shelby; 14 – West Lincoln; 21 – at North Lincoln; 26 – Crest; 28 – Lincolnton. FEBRUARY 2 – at Chase; 4 – East Rutherford; 11 – at RS Central; 16 – at East Lincoln; 18 – Playoffs begin; 23 – Championship. All games 4 p.m.

LUTZ: KMHS freshman has shot at state title From Page 1B and Lutz taking the win in the SMAC tournament championship. Lutz didn’t waste any time as she beat Scism 6-3 in the first set, and then closed out the victory with

a 7-5 win in set two. “Beating Scism two of their three meetings was a highlight that Lutz won’t soon forget,” said KM coach Rick Henderson. “A number of coaches had a change of heart once they saw Natalie play, and boy did she put on a clinic the entire weekend.”

Henderson looks for Lutz to draw a lot of momentum from her regional effort that will carry her in the state tournament. “She is always up to the challenge, and as her coach I’m being optimistic about her chances of at least a couple of victories in the first

two rounds of play,” Henderson said. “There are only 16 singles players left in the entire state and one of those hails from Kings Mountain. I have the confidence in her that she can reach the semifinals.”

CROSS COUNTRY: Ladies take top prize in SMAC From Page 1B Mariah Roberts was seventh in 24:26 and Conner Calhoun was eighth in 24.42. KM’s Caroline Foster ran 15th, Kassidy Hamrick 19th, Miranda Ellis 22nd, Lori Williamson 24th, Mon-

tanna Smith 34th, Jessica Lovell 46th, Carmen Henwood 57th, Caroline Kosol 60th and Evelyn Morris 64th. Draughn and East Burke shared the men’s title with 41 points, followed by R-S Central 86, Shelby 89, KM

118, East Rutherford 175, Crest 185 and Chase 221. Noah Gilbert of East Burke was the individual champion. Kings Mountain was led by Austin McKee in seventh place and Malachi Wingate in eighth. Both were se-

lected all-conference. Other KM runners were Bryson Key 29th, Caleb Barnes 40th, Zachary Falls 57th, Austin Mosely 61st, Trevor Rhea 67th, Orlandus Gamble 77th, Josh Brucker 80th, Isaac Branch 84th and Joshua Sears 92nd.

KMHS tennis player Natalie Lutz. (Photo by Gary Smart)

PATRIOTS: Face Shelby Thursday in playoffs From Page 1B going with a 36-yard touchdown run and quarterback Belton Pressley threw a

23-yard touchdown pass to Bryce Fisher in the first quarter. Dameon Wilson’s two-point conversion run put the score at 14-0. Pressley threw a 39-yard

touchdown pass to Quentin Davidson in the second quarter, and Mack added a 64 yard touchdown run later in the half for the 26-0 advantage at the break.

Devin Pressley scored on a six-yard run in the fourth quarter and Matt Toms caught a two-point conversion pass from Cameron Stevens.

Trailblazers varsity defeats Rock Hill The Kings Mountain Elite Trailblazers 11-12 year-old varsity posted their first-ever victory over national power Rock Hill Cowboys 26-0 in a Southland Conference game Sunday at John Gamble Stadium. Rock Hill won the other three games. The thunder and lightning duo of Marquiz Adams (Thunder) and Kobe Paysour (Lightning) combined for over 300 yards of total offense and four touchdowns. Adams led the way with 11 carries for 161 yards and

two touchdowns, and Paysour had nine carries for 145 yards and two touchdowns. Chance Cannon led the defense with seven tackles, two tackles for loss and a fumble recovery. Javari Rice had five tackles, and one TFL, Isaiah Tate four tackles and a forced fumble, and Marcus Odums three tackles, a pass deflection and a fumble recovery. The varsity improved its record to 6-1. Kings Mountain’s 5-6 Tiny Mites lost their first game of the year, 34-0, to the unbeaten Cowboys. Derrick Kee led the Trailblazers

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on offense and defense. He had six tackles. Samarion Dawkins and Aiden Kendrick also contributed defensively. The Trailbalzers dropped to 5-1 on the season. The 7-8 Mighty Mites fell 22-0. The Elite struggled on offense after losing their top running back Jamarius Williams last week with a hand injury. Curtis Simpson led the defense with six tackles. Achilles Littlejohn, Za’vion Wilson and DaVaughn Norris also made contributions to the defense. The Mighty Migtes are

now 6-1. In the 9-10 JV division, Rock Hill posted a 14-0 victory. The game was a defensive battle and decided on a couple of turnovers that Rock Hill capitalized on. Darious Wilson led the KM offense with 12 carries for 95 yards. A.J. Richardson had seven tackles, and two tackles for loss. Dariyon Black had five tackles and two for loss. The Elite defense held the Cowboys to their lowest point total of the season. The JVs are now 6-1.

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Blood drive at Senior Center Patrick Senior Center will sponsor a blood drive Friday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Call Sharon Eaker at 704-734-0447 to go to www.redcrossblood. org and enter sponsor code: Patrick Senior Center to make an appointment.

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Hospice events “Coping with the Holidays” The Holidays can be a very difficult time for those who are grieving. Our HCC Grief Counselors will offer helpful ways to deal with this year’s holiday rush. RSVP to (704) 487-4677, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015 5:30 – 7 p.m., Hospice Cleveland County Admin. Building, and Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon at the Testa Family Hospice House, Kings Mountain. Fall Memorial Service Patients that have died March 1, 2015 through Aug. 31, 2015 will be remembered. Family members will receive a special invitation. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at 2 p.m. Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 220 N. Watterson St., Kings Mountain.

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Hanna named Homecoming King at Blacksburg High

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Noah Hanna has been named the Homecoming King of Blacksburg High School. The senior is a four-year letterman on the varsity football team, where he is receiver. He accepted the crown along with Maria Phillips, who on Oct. 2 was named Homecoming Queen for the school. Hanna’s parents are Gay and Jay Hanna, both of whom are from Kings Mountain originally. His surviving grandparents are Pete and Shirley Caveny, also of Kings Mountain. He has an older brother, John. Hanna captured the crown by exceeding others in a fundraising drive that helped the school’s athletic department and its yearbook staff. A member of the Beta Club, he plans to attend Clemson University next fall to study engineering.

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Required IRA and 401(k) Withdrawal Rules for Retirees Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me the details on required IRA and 401(k) distributions? I turned 70 this year, and want to be clear on what I’m required to do, and when I’ll have to do it. Planning Ahead Dear Planning, The old saying “you can’t take it with you” is definitely true when it comes to Uncle Sam and your tax-deferred retirement accounts. Here’s what you should know about required retirement account distributions along with some tips to help you avoid extra taxes and penalties. RMD Rules Beginning at age 70½, the IRS requires all seniors that own tax-deferred retirement accounts – like traditional IRAs, SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, SARSEPs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s and 457s – must start taking annual required minimum distributions (RMDs), and pay taxes on those withdrawals. The reason: The IRS doesn’t want you hoarding your money in these accounts forever. They want their cut. Distributions are taxed as income at your ordinary income tax

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There are, however, two exceptions. Owners of Roth IRAs are not required to take a distribution, unless the Roth is inherited. And if you continue to work beyond age 70½, and you don’t own 5 percent or more of the company you work for, you can delay withdrawals from your employer’s retirement plan until after you retire. But if you have other non-work-related accounts, such as a traditional IRA or a 401(k) from a previous employer, you are still required to take RMDs from them after age 70½, even if you’re still working. RMD Deadlines Generally, you must take your distribution every year by Dec. 31. First timers, however, can choose to delay taking their distribution until April 1 of the year following the year you turn 70½. So, for example, if your 70th birthday was in March 2015, you would turn 70½ in September and your required beginning date would be April 1, 2016. But if your 70th birthday occurred later in the year, say in August, you wouldn’t turn 70½ until 2016. In that case, you would be required to

But be careful about delaying, because if you delay your first distribution, it may push you into a higher tax bracket because you must take your next distribution by December 31 of the same year. Also note that you can always withdraw more than the required amount, but if you don’t take out the minimum, you’ll be hit with a 50 percent penalty on the amount that you failed to withdraw, along with the income tax you owe on it. Distribution Amounts Your RMD is calculated by dividing your tax-deferred retirement account balance as of Dec. 31 of the previous year, by an IRS estimate of your life expectancy. A special rule applies if your spouse is the beneficiary and is more than 10 years younger than you. IRA withdrawals must be calculated for each IRA you own, but you can withdraw the money from any IRA or combination of IRAs. 403(b) accounts

also allow you to total the RMDs and take them from any account or combination of accounts. With 401(k) plans, however, you must calculate the RMD for each plan and withdraw the appropriate amount from each account. To calculate the size of your RMD, you can use the worksheets on the IRS website – see irs.gov/Retirement-Plans and click on “Required Minimum Distributions.” Or, contact your IRA custodian or retirement-plan administrator who can do the calculations for you. For more information, call the IRS at 800-829-3676 and ask them to mail you a free copy of the “Distributions from Individual Retirement Arrangements” (publication 590-B), or see irs. gov/pub/irs-pdf/p590b.pdf. 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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Who is really dying? Lamar Odom or Rick Pitino? By Glenn Mollette Lamar Odom's d r u g o v e r dose and weekend frolic in a Las Glenn Mollette V e g a s Guest Editorial house of prostitution made national headlines. News reports indicate that he is better and that his divorce to Khloe Kardashian has been called off. They are going to give it a second chance. If I were a betting man I would wager there is some sort of weird new reality show in the mix for both persons that will rake in several million dollars. Huh?

How is that even possible? In the crazy mixed up world of Hollywood and reality television it seems that there are no scruples when it comes to sanity. Is there really a chance that Lamar Odom will live happily ever after? If an average person went through Odom's near death scenario with a national media frenzy attached to it he would probably have rather just died than face all of the public scrutiny. It's a different world though in Hollywood. The Kardashians have no shame and will cash in on anything even if it means releasing a sex tape in order to jumpstart a career. In reality Odom can once again fly high. I don't see this hap-

pening for Rick Pitino of the University of Louisville Cardinal basketball team. Andre McGee, a graduate assistant basketball coach for Louisville, who has moved on to another team, is accused of arranging prostitutes for incoming basketball recruits. Crazy stuff has been written about McGee by one of the prostitutes whose name I will not mention in a book I will not mention. The prostitute alleges that she did stripper parties arranged by McGee for incoming freshman player recruits and that she and her daughters were allegedly paid money by McGee to engage in sexual acts with some of the players. I've seen Pitino on television and he does

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I hope Odom truly recovers and that maybe his life will start a positive upward direction. I can only hope that Louisville's nightmare will eventually end and that Pitino and the basketball program can once again regain normalcy. However when looking at these two different basketball personalities it's uncertain today who is dying. Glenn Mollette is an American Syndicated Columnist and Author. He is the author of eleven books and read in all fifty states. This column does not necessarily reflect the view of any organization, institution or this paper or media source.

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On display now through March 5, 2016 Sadly, death is part of everyone’s life. And, for this reason, people have designed countless practices and rituals to deal with death and perhaps even attempt to understand it. Join the staff and supporters of the Gaston County Museum of Art & History, 131 West Main St., Dallas, as they explore the history of how society has mourned and memorialized its dead, focusing on Southern traditions and how they compare to practices around the world, in their new exhibit, “Hallowed Grounds: How We Remember Our Dead”, on display now through March 5, 2016. This exhibit highlights four different cemeteries in Gaston County and shares the stories of some of the people buried there. Addi-

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