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Kings Mountain voters go to polls Tuesday ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
Kings Mountains voters will find plenty of candidates to select from as they go to the voting booths on Tuesday as people cast their ballots from all over the state and nation in the 2014 general election. Polls open at Kings Mountain area polling places at 6:30 a.m. And close at 7:30 p.m. The two Kings Mountain inside-city boxes a re: KM North Precinct at the Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King Street and KM South Precinct at Mauney Memorial Library, 100 S. Piedmont, enter at back of building through Harris Funeral Home parking lot. Of particular interest here are local races including a two-man race for county sheriff, a three man race for two seats open on the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners and two man races for Cleveland County Coroner and District
Alan Norman
Carl Jensen
Jason Falls
Eddie Holbrook
Willie McIntosh
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Attorney. Retired from the FBI and a county resident for seven years, Carl Jensen, Republican candidate for the high sheriff seat, is challenging the Democrat incumbent Alan Norman who describes himself as a “working sheriff” with 31 years of law enforcement experience who also served five years as a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer. All three candidates are experienced on the county board of commissioners with strong ties to the Cleveland County community. Falls, of Kings Mountain, chairman of the board,
has focused his campaign on residents. That is why he said he continues to vote against tax increases. A licensed auctioneer and Republican, he says, if elected, he will continue to focus on residents and jobs and economic development. “Everything we do in our county touches our residents.” Falls is Republican. Holbrook, senior dean of development and governmental relations at Cleveland Community College, has focused on economic development since he started on the board in 2007. He helped permanently secure the American Legion
World Series in Shelby and has been a leader in bringing more business and says he will continue to do so for the county. Holbrook is a Democrat. McIntosh, former president of the Cleveland County Chapter NAACP, served as a commission member f rom 1996-2006 and is a retired Shelby police officer. He wants to serve again on the board to focus on economic development and wants to encourage different industries to build stronger relationships with all other elected bodies. He is a Democrat. Rep. Tim Moore, 111th
district representative from Kings Mountain, is unopposed for reelection to his 7th term in the N.C. House and 110th Rep. Kelly Hastings of Cherryville and Kings Mountain is also unopposed for reelection to another term. Ali Paksoy, District 27-B judge, is running unopposed in the 2014 election. What started as a seven-person race for county coroner is now two. Robert “Robbie” Morgan (Republican) and Tott Griffin (Democrat) face off on Tuesday. Griffin won the Democratic primary vote. Morgan was unopposed in the May GOP
primary. Griffin, if elected, would be the first African American coroner in Cleveland County, he said at a recent Woman's Club-sponsors forum in Kings Mountain. Griffin, who works in the funeral home business, was appointed to serve as medical examiner in the county from 2004-2007. Morgan, owner and operator of what he calls a non-traditional funeral service, is a 17-year veteran in the business and a former paramedic with Cleveland County EMS. He entered funeral service in 1994 after
Transfer students, testing, teacher feedback dominate school board work session DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
Cleveland County Board of Education members and school administration officials discussed possible changes to student transfer regulations, end of grade test results, performance pay for teachers, academic requirements for athletes and anonymous suggestion boxes, among other topics in a work session Monday night. The panel is looking into the sometimes contentious issue of student transfers because there has been concern among some in the community that many students are seeking transfers for mostly athletic reasons. In a report to the school board Monday, Dr. Brian Hunnell, director of administrative services for the school district, said that the number of students playing varsity who are transfer students amounted to only four students. Furthermore, one of those four is the child of a school system employee, a category of student given
more leeway in the current protocol of transfers. Hunnell, who said he has consulted a number of other districts about their own policies in the matter, said he could find no widespread abuse. Many members of the board echoed that sentiment. “ W e don’t h a v e a big probJerry Hoyle l e m , Cleveland County School Board and we shouldn’t make a big move here,” said Jerry Hoyle. “Regardless of what we do, we’re not going to make everyone happy.” At least o n e board member said she felt that it could be a serious matKathy Falls ter that Cleveland County School Board required
further action. “Where there’s smoke, there’s fire,” said board member Kathy Falls, who said she would like to put in place a policy that mandates that once a student enters the ninth grade they would have to come before the school board to argue their case for a transfer. “We have to put our foot down and put our foot down hard. This has been going on for years.” Board members Dr. Richard Hooker and Donnie Thurman both said there was no need to make a change to the current policy because there seemed to be little, if any, abuse of the current rules. On the table for the school board are a number of options to tighten up the student transfer policy. One includes implementing a 365-day rule that would bar transfer students from participating in varsity athletics for a full calendar year. Another possible tweak would allow those barred student-athletes the See SCHOOL BOARD, Page _
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Firing range could break ground by mid-December
Cleveland County Commissioner Johnny Hutchins (left) and Wildlife Commission Chairman Jim Cogdell sign an MOA to construct a public shooting range. From left to right, Gordon Myers, Erik Christofferson, Sam Lockridge, Mark Hamlett and Jeff Richardson. DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
Cleveland County residents could be breaking out the gun oil and holstering their firearms by next summer if state bureaucrats give an expected green light to build a public firing range in the next couple of weeks. That’s the word from Cleveland County Board
of Commissioner Johnny Hutchins, who said county managers have submitted the bids they received to grade the 50-acre property on Fielding Rd., just a few miles north of Moss Lake. The outdoor range, which would be adjacent to the county land fill, would be open to the public and offer a covered area for shooters, skeet traps, three
berms (earthen walls designed to confine ricochets) and a concession stand, Hutchins said. Cleveland County officials have been working for about a year with the N.C. Wildlife Association on the plan for the public range, which leaders say would See FIRING RANGE, Page _
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■ OBITUARIES Margaret Summerlin Dixon Loving mother, grandmother, friend KINGS MOUNTAINMargaret Summerlin Dixon, 94, Kings Mountain, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014 at her residence. A native of Chattanooga, TN, she was born January 12, 1920, daughter of Forest and Margaret Wilkes Summerlin. Her family moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina when she was five years old, where they remained for 12 years. She attended and graduated from Escuela No. l, Bertolome Mitre a Lomes de Zamu in the Provence of Buenos Aires, Argentina. She graduated from Pittman Academy of Business in 1935. She aspired to be a circus trapeze artist, however the circus
never came to town. Margaret returned to the United States in 1937 and worked at Robbins Knitting Company in Spruce Pine, NC, where she met her husband, Raymond Daniel Dixon. They were married September 26, 1941. She lived in Asheville, NC and worked at Autrey Smathers Insurance Agency for 20 years until retiring in 1985. Margaret was an active church member throughout her life and loved the Lord and served him by praying, setting an example to everyone she met, faithfully attending church and teaching Sunday School. For the past seven years she has been an active member of Dixon Presbyterian Church in Kings Mountain. Margaret was a well known local artist, enjoying pencil drawing, oil and water color painting and some pastel work. She was a member of the Southern Arts Society and contributed to the calendar pages regularly. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death
by her husband, Raymond Dixon, and her sister, Marie Swatzburg her brother, Forest Summerlin and sister, Francis Viglione. She is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Clapp and Pat Blanton and husband Richard, all of Kings Mountain; one sister Peggy Fielden of Silver Spring, MD; two grandchildren, Jennifer Blanton Hale and husband Shane of Lincolnton and Wesley Blanton and fiance’ Beth Graham of Clover, SC; and one great grandchild, Bethany Blanton of Clover, SC. There will be a memorial service at Dixon Presbyterian Church at a later date and will be announced by the family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Dixon Presbyterian Church, 602 Dixon School Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. On-line condolences: www.claybarnette.com Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain is serving the family.
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Sandra Adams Testa Devoted wife, grandmother KINGS MOUNTAIN Sandra Adams Testa, age 68, resident of Kings Mountain, NC passed away peacefully at Kings Mountain Hospice House on Sunday, October 26, 2014 in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Sandra was born December 9, 1945 in Kings Mountain, NC. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Lee Bridgeman and her daughter, Paula Nance. She graduated from Kings Mountain High School in 1963. She was a generous individual who loved traveling with her husband, Jim, and enjoyed time at the beach. She had a passion for beautiful Christy Kay King Cared for animals
joyed making crafts. Shelby was of the Pentecostal Faith, a Proverbs 31 lady who had a great faith in the Lord. She was a friend to many and a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and “MEME”. A special lady that will be greatly missed. Survivors include her husband of 37 years, Rick McDonald, Kings Mountain; sons, Ricky McDonald, Jr. and wife Amanda, Kings Mountain; Brock McDonald and wife Jeannine, Shelby; mother Hazel Camp Smith, Kings Mountain; brothers, Boyd Smith, Kings Mountain; Rocky Smith, Grover; sisters, Sandy Smith Long, Kings Mountain; Carol Smith Buchanan, Kings Mountain;
grandchildren Rocklyn, Oakley and Lake McDonald. A funeral service was held at Living Waters Church– Jesus Christ, Kings Mountain, on Friday, October 24, at 11 a.m., with Revs. Harold and Barbara Camp officiating. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening, October 23, at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain. Interment is at New Camp Creek Baptist Church, Kings Mountain. A guest registry is available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, N.C.
KINGS MOUNTAIN Toy Hutto Smith, age 79, resident of 702 Rhodes Ave, Kings Mountain, NC died October 26, 2014, at her home. She was born in Cleveland Co. NC to the late Lee Hutto and Naomi “ P e g ” Litton Hutto. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Vernon E. Smith; daughter, Deborah S. Bumgardner; sisters, Nell Dotson and Joy Holcomb;
and brothers, Carroll Hutto, Junior Hutto, and Harold Hutto. She was retired from Themacote-Welco, Kings Mtn. NC and a longtime member of the Family Worship Center, Church of God. She was a Godly woman, loving mother, and prayer warrior. People would always call her when they needed prayers. Survivors include her daughters Robin Smith Lowery, Kings Mtn. NC, Karen Smith Badger and husband Michael, Kings Mtn. NC; sister: Billie Sellers, Kings Mtn. NC; three grandchildren Joshua Lowery, Brian L. Smith, and Cassie M. Whited and husband Apollo; 4 Great Grandchildren: Isabella Smith, Gracie Smith, Hudson
Whited, and Liam Whited. A graveside service was held at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Tuesday, October 28, at 4 p.m., with pastor Zach Smith and Michael Smith officiating. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Cleveland County, Kings Mountain Hospice House, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. A guest registry is available at www.harrisfunerals. com. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, N.C.
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Shelby Jean Smith McDonald Active volunteer KINGS MOUNTAIN - Shelby Jean Smith McDonald, age 54, a resident of Kings Mountain, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at her home. She was a native of Cleveland Co., daughter of the late Charles G. Smith. She was a former volunteer of 12 years for Hospice of Cleveland County and en-
Toy Hutto Smith Prayer Warrior
SHELBY - Carl Ray Adams, 65, N. Post Rd., died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at his brother’s home. Funeral services were held 3 p.m. Tuesday at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel. The family received friends Monday, 6-7:30pm. Burial is at Cleveland Memorial Park. Waylan Washburn, Jr. SHELBY - Waylan Tyree Washburn Jr., 75, of Ladell Lane, died Friday, October 24, 2014. Funeral services were held Tuesday, 11 a.m., at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel. The family received friends Monday from 6-7:30 p.m. Burial at Sunset Cemetery.
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KINGS MOUNTAINPaul C. Glenn, 63, a resident of 115 Bain Road, Kings Mountain, NC, died October 24, 2014 at Novant Medical Center, Gaffney, SC. The funeral service was conducted Monday, Oct. 27, 2014 at 4 p.m. at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel in Kings Mountain. Rev. Kenneth Cash and Rev. Mitchell Edge officiated at the service. Burial, with full military honors, was provided by the Foothills Marine Corp. Detachment. The family received friends Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014 from 6-8 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home. Louise Wheelus SHELBYLouise Wheelus, 88, of Shelby, died Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at White Oak Manor of Shelby. A funeral service will be held at 1 pm Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Cleveland Memorial Park.
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GASTONIA – Talmage Leon Ross, 65, of Gastonia, Peak Resources, died October 27, 2014 at Kings Mountain Hospital. Funeral services, which are incomplete, will be announced by Genesis Funeral & Chapel.
VFW Trunk Or Treat Trunk or Treat at VFW A community-wide Trunk or Treat will be held on Halloween, Oct. 31, beginning at 7 p.m. at VFW Post 9811 on 3800 Margrace Road. Children of the community are invited to participate in the event. Halloween Bash Nov. 1.
Veterans of Foreign War Halloween bash
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9811, 3800 Margrace Road, will sponsor a Halloween Bash Saturday, Nov. 1, with a costume contest, food and DJ. Participants must be 21 and older. The public is invited.
KINGS MOUNTAIN – Christy Kay King, 49, a resident of Bill King Road, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, October 21, 2014. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 26, at 3 p.m. at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church in James “Jim” Arthur Bolt US Army veteran KINGS MOUNTAIN James “Jim” Arthur Bolt, age 79, resident of 405 Maner Road, Kings Mountain, NC, died October 26, 2014 at Caromont Health, Gastonia, NC. He was born in Ware Shoals, Greenwood Co., S.C., to the late Arthur Bolt and Ann Mitchell Bolt. He was a member of First Baptist Church where he was a member of the Sidney Dixon Sunday School Class. When he was a member of Woodhaven Baptist Church, Rock Hill, SC, he was an ordained deacon, former RA leader and Sunday School teacher. He served in the
flowers and cooking for her family. She was her granddaughter Brooke’s biggest fan and cherished time with her family. She was a member of Myers Memorial United Methodist Church, Gastonia, NC. The family would like to thank Helping Hands of Cleveland County and Kings Mountain Hospice House for their dedicated compassionate care. Survivors include her husband of 24 years James P. Testa, Kings Mtn. NC; Daughte Debbie Nance Cox and husband Tom, Belmont, NC; beloved granddaughter Brooke; son Trent Testa, Gastonia, NC; step-daughter Kim Braunns, Kings Mtn. NC; granddaugthers: Tori and Caitlyn; brothers Larry Adams, Charlotte, NC and Michael Adams, Gastonia, NC; Aunt Fran Louise Bachman, Kings Mtn. NC. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Sandra’s
life at a memorial service at Myers Memorial United Methodist Church, 301 S. New Hope Road, Gastonia, NC, on Wednesday, October 29, at 11 a.m., with Reverend Sydnor Thompson officiating. Visitation was from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tuesday evening, October 28, at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, Kings Mountain Hospice House, 951 Wendover Heights Drive Shelby, NC 28150 or Myers Memorial United Methodist Church, Youth or Hand Bell Choir 301 S. New Hope Road, Gastonia, NC 28054. A guest registry is available at www.harrisfunerals. com. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, N.C.
Kings Mountain. Rev. Greg Neely officiated. She was preceded in death by her brother, Tommy King, and her father, Bill King. Christy is survived by her mother, Shirley King; sisters, Debra King Shaw and husband, Robert, Sherry King Camp and husband, Tony, nephew and nieces. Christy was a Business Office Coordinator at Sterling House in Shelby, NC and was also a North Carolina Wildlife Rehabilitator. Christy dearly loved animals and spent her life caring for and rehabilitating wildlife so they could be returned to their natural habi-
tat. She will be missed for her kind spirit and compassionate nature. Memorials may be made to any animal rescue group in Christy’s name. Christy’s family would like to thank the various animal rescue groups that helped relocate numerous animals, Harris Funeral Home for their service and compassion, and to Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church for assistance, prayers and after service meal.
United States Army, serving in Turkey with the National Security Agency. He was a graduate of Clemson University with a Degree in Industrial Engineering. He was formerly employed with J.P. Stevens, Rock Hill, SC and retired from Parkdale Mills, Kings Mountain. Survivors include his wife of 52 years Rachael Cox Bolt, Kings Mountain; son Jonathan Bolt and wife Katie, Kings Mountain; daughter Becky B. Woodard and husband Danny, Lexington, SC; brother, Robert “Bob” Bolt, Macon, GA; sisters Judy Bolt Howell, Aiken, SC; Shirley Bolt Warren, Kingsport, TN; four grandchildren Aubrey
Woodard, Cassidy Woodard, Railey Bolt, and Elizabeth Bolt. A funeral service will be at First Baptist Church, Wednesday, October 29, at 11 a.m., with Dr. John Sloan officiating. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, October 28, at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. A guest registry is available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, N.C.
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■ POLICE ARRESTS OCT. 11: Dakota Ray Black, 21, DWI, tires unsafe, $5,000 bond, secured. OCT. 18: Lawson Baker Durham, 18, Kannapolis, possession marijuana and drug paraphernalia, $2500 bond, secured. OCT. 18: Alon Eig, 22, Asheville, possession marijuana and drug paraphernalia, $2500 bond, secured. OCT. 22: Richard Calvin Flowers, 56, Morris St.. larceny/construction, a felony, $5000 bond, secured. OCT. 23: Tygee Donta Gill, 22, 200 Spruce St., Apt. 5C, assault on child, $1000 bond, secured. OCT. 23: Kiera Sophia Winston, 21, 200 Spruce St., Apt. 5C, assault on child, $1000 bond, secured. OCT. 23: Lisa Morrow Cody, 46, 104-C East King St.. driving while license revoked, possession/display fictitious license plate, $500 bond, secured. OCT. 23: Travis Lee Cogdell, 26, 1910 Shelby Road, two counts larceny, two counts possession stolen goods, property, all felonies, and one count injury to personal property, $25,000 bond, secured. OCT. 24: Brandon Wade Dixon, 27, 1714 McDaniel Road, possession stolen goods, written promise. OCT. 25: Stephanie Walker Ingram, 39, 300 ½ S. Oriental Ave., injury to
personal property. Trial date Oct. 31 in Cleveland County District Court. OCT. 25: Daniel James Soulia, 42, Spartanburg, SC, DWI, secured bond. Trial date Dec. 19 in Cleveland County District Court. OCT. 26: Ebony Shantel Hillman, 26, 124 Wells St., assault on child under 12, $5,000 bond, secured. OCT. 26: William Cutshaw, 48, Gastonia, driving while license revoked, $500 bond. OCT. 26: Pearly W. Cutshaw, 49, Gastonia, possession drug paraphernalia and marijuana, $500 bond, secured. INCIDENTS OCT. 19: A resident of Linwood Road reported damage to windows at her home. OCT. 20: A resident of Landing Street reported theft of a terra cotta pumpkin valued at $45. OCT. 21: A resident of Gastonia reported theft of an automobile tag on Redwood Circle. OCT. 22: Cash Pro Pawn, 101 S. Battleground Ave., reported that a customer pawned stolen items valued at $65. OCT.23: A resident of Sherwood Lane reported theft of over $2,000 in golf equipment, including a golf bag, clubs and balls. OCT. 24: A resident of York Road reported that her rear automobile tire was cut while parked at a restaurant.
OCT. 25: Verizon Wireless, 110 W. King Street, reported a break-in and theft of merchandise. WRECKS JUNE 3: Officer H.W. Carpenter said that Juanita Peters, 711 Erskine Drive, Apt. 5, was backing from a parking space on Erskine Court and struck a parked 1996 Toyota owned by Mary Lou Barnette, 702 Erskine Court, Apt. 3. Property damage was estimated at $2,000. AUG. 3: Officer Kyle Bell said that Edward Scott Ford, 1730 Kings Row Dr., Apt. 202, reported that his vehicle had been damaged by a hit and run driver. Property damage was minor. SEPT. 13: Officer Chris McKnight said that a deer ran into the path of a 2000 Ford operated by Ben Lockhart. The accident happened on Canterbury Road doing $1000 damage. SEPT. 17: Derek Jordan, 1515 Phifer Road, told Officer Chris McKnight that the 2002 Chevy he was driving hydroplaned on the US 74 bypass and hit a tree. Property damage was minor. SEPT. 17: Officer M.J. Howard said that a hit and run driver in a 2007 Chevy struck a 2000 Cadillac operated by Christy Rollinson, 318 Somerset Dr., doing See POLICE Page 4A
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■ LIFESTYLES
What do KMHM museum exhibits mean for our community? By Adria Focht
From June 14 through October 25, 2014, Kings Mountain Historical Museum displayed an original exhibit titled, “Say Ahh!” The Incredible Medical History of Kings Mountain. The “Say Ahh!” exhibit received over 1,400 visitors, and allowed the Museum to capture the narrative of local medical history – an often overlooked subject. The Museum’s Director and Curator, Adria Focht, commented on what the exhibit has meant to the community: “The Museum is a place to for people to share their stories, and to learn more about how their unique family and local history fits into the broader narrative of world history. Seeing these stories preserved and passed on to the next generation, that’s what it’s all about.” Museum staff members regularly see several generations of a family visiting the Museum together, and exhibits like “Say Ahh!” provide an opportunity for parents and grandparents to reminisce with children about their memories of the past. Like many residents of Kings Mountain, Mary “Pucky” Nantz can trace her genealogy to numerous founding families of the region. As someone who has diligently preserved her own family’s material history, she is a frequent contributor to Kings Mountain Historical Museum’s exhibits. Pucky brought her granddaughters Mollie and Karlee to the “Say Ahh!” exhibit several times to see a display honoring her father’s legacy as a veteran and a long-time Kings Mountain dentist. The exhibit offered them a forum to pass on family history as well as to open discussion about bigger themes in world history, in this case, topics such as the evolution of dental care in the United States and the role of dentists in facial reconstruction during WWII. Dr. William Ramseur, Jr. brought his son and grandsons to see the exhibit, which included a display that represented his father’s long-standing medical practice in Kings Mountain. Dr. William Ramseur, Sr. practiced medicine at a time when doctors were generalists, and performed all of his own lab work in his office. The boys got a chance to see their great-grandfather’s lab equipment first-hand, helping them understand how medicine has transformed since the first half of the 20th century. The oral history interview featuring Dr. George W. Plonk that was displayed with the exhibit drew over four generations of the Plonk family to the Museum to view it, in addition to countless friends, neighbors, and former patients. The recording captures Dr. Plonk’s personal stories, which reflect the profound changes in medicine he has witnessed since he was born in Cleveland County ninety-five years ago. Each generation can
Sara Griffin helps prepare the “Say Ahh!” exhibit. explore their own place in this history through this story. Many local residents were excited to see a display honoring Charlie Blanton’s history as a renowned Kings Mountain pharmacist, and surprised to learn that his father had also been a well-loved pharmacist before him. This display also helped Joan Finger discover more about the history of her grandfather’s historic Kings Mountain pharmacy, Finger’s Drug Store, which had been renamed Summers Drug Company, and then Kings Mountain Drug Company, throughout its storied past. Sara Griffin, a Museum Board Member, helped prepare a display for the “Say Ahh!” exhibit honoring the legacy of her late husband, E. Wilson Griffin, Jr. and his father, the founder of Griffin’s Drug Center. Many local visitors were delighted to see the illuminating car-top advertisement sign that used to adorn the delivery car for Griffin’s, a charming relic of a bygone era of pharmaceutical deliveries. Museum staff also directed out-of-town visitors to visit Griffin’s while in Kings Mountain, to experience the unique character of this treasured community landmark – the oldest independently owned drug store still operating in Kings Mountain. Many local visitors expressed their gratitude to the Museum for helping them recollect parts of their past from growing up in Kings Mountain that were otherwise now forgotten. Out-of-town visitors were able to draw parallels to their own local history and make connections to national and global trends in the evolution of medicine. The Museum’s staff members encourage local community members to visit the Museum and to share their own stories about Kings Mountain’s past. “The more people that can contribute to the Museum’s exhibits, the richer the stories become that we can share with visitors and preserve for the next generation,” said Director Focht. The Museum is currently developing two original exhibits for 2015 which will focus on local women’s history and the history of local food. “With the women’s history exhibit, we hope to answer the questions: who were Cleveland County’s founding moth-
ers, and who were the groundbreakers in their professions? With the food history exhibit, we want to explore the local farms, restaurants, and grocery stores that fed the people of this area through the generations, and look at how food storage and preparation has evolved since the first Europeans settled in this region. We hope as with our 2014 exhibits, the community will once again come together to help us complete these important narratives.” To find out more about Kings Mountain Historical Museum’s upcoming exhibits and events, please visit us at: www.kingsmountainmuseum.org, call (704) 739-1019, or email its director Adria Focht at director@kingsmountainmuseum.org. You can also follow the museum on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.
Mary “Pucky” Nantz with her granddaughters Mollie and Karlee.
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Kings Mountain voters go to polls Tuesday From Page 1A working for Duke Energy at the Catawba Nuclear Station and at the corporate office in Charlotte. Michael Wayne Miller, a Shelby lawyer running for district attorney in district 27-B, serves as assistant district attorney. He characterized himself as a “career prosecutor” at the recent Kings Mountain forum. He faces John Bridges, a former Shelby police officer ad current Shelby attorney who works for a private law firm. “My past work in law enforcement shows that I have stood up against the bad guys who want to terrorize our neighborhood,'' he said at the recent forum. Citizens are also interested in the races between the incumbent 10th District Congressman Patrick McHenry, Republican, challenged by Tate MacQueen of Asheville, Democrat, and the race between incumbent Senator Warren Daniel who represents the states' 46th District, which includes Cleveland and Burke Counties. Both Daniel and his challenger Emily Church, Democrat, spoke at the recent Kings Mountain political forum. “It's been a tough few years for North Carolina and Cleveland County but the N.C . General Assembly has tackled a tough budget that makes sense for North Carolina,'' said Daniel. He also trumpeted free enterprise and less government, adding that “We’ve seen that the private sector, not the government, is the answer.” Burke County teacher Church
said she is happy to label herself as “not a politician.” “As a teacher and single mother of two teenage girls I decided I can no longer be silent,'' she said. She said if elected she will seek to raise the minimum wage to $10 an hour. Kings Mountain citizens will also vote for the next US Senator from North Carolina , the priciest political race in the United States and too close to call between the Democratic candidate incumbent US Senator Kay Hagan and challenger and N. C. Speaker of the House Thom Tillis, Republican. Libertarian candidate Sean Haugh and former N. C. House member, an official write in candidate, are expected to garner votes in a highly charged race. Janet Kay Ruthven Hagen, a native of Shelby, is the Junior US Senator from North Carolina in office since January 2009. She previously served in the North Carolina Senate from 1999-2009 representing most of Guilford County, including most of Greensboro. Hagan defeated GOP incumbent Elizabeth Dole in the 2008 US Senator election. House Speaker Thom Tillis joined the NC legislature in 2006, became Republican Whip during his second year and helped engineer the 16-seat gain for the GOP in the 2010 elections. He pushes for repeal o f Obama-care, a balanced budget and conservative economic policy. Hagain's representative at the local forum county Democratic chairman Robin Smith said that outside in-
School board: From Page 1A right to a committee review, which could reverse the sports ineligibility. Superintendent Dr. Stephen Fisher weighed in to say that ideally a committee should be able to determine the athletic eligibility of transfer students affected by any 365-day ban from sports. The board heard a positive and upbeat report on end of year testing from Dr. William Dixon, the district’s assistant superintendent. He said the school system’s overall end of course score had improved by 4.2 points to 47.9 percent. And, cumulatively, the schools’ overall end of grade scores rose 15.4 points to 47.7 percent. He and his staff also examine the data to see how schools are improving and meeting projected growth scores in the subjects they test for. On that note, twothirds of the individual areas met or exceeded those targets, he said. Kings Mountain High School was a bright spot on Dixon’s report Monday night. The school notched an end of course average of 51.5 in the 2013-14 school year. Out of the five high schools in the district, that was second only to Cleveland Early College’s score of 64.8. It only showed
terests have spent a lot to try to defeat Hagan. She said the incumbent is pushing for a $10 minimum wage, Griffin Candidate equal pay for County Coroner for women and working to turn around low performing schools across the country. The third party candidate Sean Haugh is a former political director of the Libertarian National Committee and former executive director of the NCLP. Addtionally, there are eight candidates for four seats on the NC Supreme Court. There are also three contested races for the Court of Appeals and 39 contested races for the Superior Court and district court. Voters can access evaluations of trial court candidates at ElectNC Judges.org. Voters: there is one constitutional amendment on the ballot Tuesday. The 2013 General Assembly approved a measure ( Session Law 2013-300) that, if approved as an amendment to the N. C. Constitution would change how some criminal trials are conducted. It would read: Constitutional amendment providing that a person accused of any criminal offense forwhichState is not seeking a sentence of death in superior
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marginal improvement for KMHS when compared to 2012-13 figures, which came in at 48.8. And with an average of 96, Kings Mountain Middle School’s end of course performance was tops among its middle school counterparts in the county. Crest Middle School was in the second spot at 93.4. Among intermediate and elementary schools in the district, all of Kings Mountain’s schools in those categories tested above average compared to their counterparts in the county in the end of grade exams. It was also mentioned in Monday’s nearly five-hour long meeting that KMHS students taking the SAT notched an average score on that pre-college exam that beat both North Carolina and U.S. averages. In other school board news, administration officials and board members discussed the possibility of implementing exit surveys in order to better gauge why teachers and other faculty choose to leave their jobs. In a related discussion – which at times turned contentious and angry – board members and school officials talked over the idea of placing anonymous suggestion boxes in all schools. Board member Danny Blanton has been floating the idea of in-
stalling the suggestion boxes for some months because, as he sees it, some teachers and other employees fear they will face retaliation if forced to go through ordinary channels to address their complaints. While some board members agreed that anonymous suggestion boxes might be useful in collecting “more information,” others doubted they could be very effective at ultimately solving problems. And several board members said the anonymous nature of the suggestion boxes would lead to dead ends. “Personally, I can’t get behind an anonymous (complaint) system,” said board member Philip Glover. “It’s going to lead to a one-sided debate.” Blanton has said repeatedly in the past that he joins many others in the distrust of electronic forms and surveys that guarantee anonymity. “There are ways you can tell where the information came front … and people know that and won’t be honest,” Blanton said. To that, board member Thurman said it might be obvious who had put a note in a suggestion box that contained perhaps only one note. And board member Hooker argued that in this electronic age, doing these with the aid of computers is the norm, adding that a suggestion box seemed “archaic” to him. “Dealing with information electronically is the way things are done,” Hooker said. “Those are the rules of engagement.”
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From Page 1A slight damage. The accident happened on US 74 Business as the Chevy driver merged from the left turn lane into the west bound lane. SEPT. 25: Officer F.L. Wittington said that a 2004 Chevrolet operated by George Worthy Jr. of Gastonia struck a 2009 Ford operated by Via-Tonda Tanika Wallace of Gastonia doing minor damage to both cars. The accident happened on King Street at a traffic light. OCT. 2: Officer Chris Tate said that Joseph Banks, 405 Cleveland Ridge Ave., backed his 2002 Dodge from a driveway on Somerset Drive and struck a 2002 Jeep operated by Brandy Morrow of Mount Holly. Property damages were estimated at $1800. OCT. 17: Officer F.L. Wittington said that two people went to Kings Mountain Hospital for treatment after a wreck on Cleveland Avenue which resulted in $4,000 property damage. Sydney Champion, 136 Williams Road, operating a 2000 Toyota, turned left in front of a 1999 Buick operated by Linda Costner Thomas of Bessemer City. OCT. 17: Officer Kyle Bell said that a deer ran in front of a vehicle operated by Emily McFarland of Stanley on US 74 toward Oak Grove Road. Property damage was estimated at $4,000. OCT. 18: Officer F.L. Wittington said that a tire
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blew on a 2002 Toyota operated by Osmel Almeida Palomo, 811 W. Gold St. Trl. 32, that crossed the US 74 bypass striking two trees. Property damage was estimated at $5,000. OCT. 18: Officer D.K. Davis said that John David Shull, Shelby, operating a 2006 Dodge struck a 1998 Chevy truck operated by Jerry Dale Camp, 845 Stoney Point Road, on the US 74 Bypass and also hit state-owned road signs. Property damages were estimated at $22,000. The injured in both vehicles were transported to the hospital by Cleveland County EMS. OCT. 19: Officer F.L. Wittington said that Joe Jeffries, 501 Crocker Rd. Dup1, was changing lanes to pull over to Waco Road and he struck a 2011 Honda operated by Charlotte Belcher, 608 Meadowbrook Road. Property damages were estimated at $2,000. OCT. 20: Officer G.L. McKinney said that a 1997 Toyota operated by Cassie Marie Yow, 206 Morris St., and a vehicle operated by Tommy Christopher Bivens, 510-6 N. Piedmont Ave., collided in a parking area at 510 N. Piedmont Ave. Slight damage was reported. OCT. 20: Officer M.D. Butler charged Cheryl Hoyle, 206 Morris St., with DWI and driving left of center after her vehicle left the road on Morris Street and struck a chain link fence, traveled through
the back yard of 405 N. Piedmont and struck a utility pole and the building at 403 N. Piedmont Avenue. Property damages to the building and fence were estimated at $5,000, to the utility pole $800 and $3,000 to the car. OCT. 21: Officer Chi Ming Lai said that Allan Sheppard of Blacksburg, SC, driving a 2013 truck for McAbee Trucking, swung too wide into the left lane to make a right turn onto E. Gold Street and struck a 1999 Mazda operated by Victoria Leigh Tindal, 312 Scotland Drive, doing $1,000 damage to her vehicle. OCT. 21: Officer Chi Ming Lai said that Roderick Sean Caldwell, Charlotte, operating a 2000 Chevrolet, struck a 1995 Ford operated by Arthur Ray McSwain of Shelby. McSwain said a driver suddenly stopped in front of him on Shelby Road. Property damages were estimated at $4800. OCT. 21: Officer J.L. Dee said that a parked 2011 Hyundai owned by Latoya Hampton, 409 Cherry St., was struck by a hit and run driver at 716 Sipes Street. Property damage was estimated at $1,000. OCT. 22: Officer F.L. Wittington said that a 1997 Ford operated by William Weatherman, 359 Pinnacle Road, struck a 2000 Lexus operated by Joseph Hinton, Clover, SC. The accident happened on York Road at the I-85 ramp. Property damage was estimated at $4,000.
Thumbnail facts on the Nov. 4 election Early voting continues Wednesday, Oct. 29, Thursday, Oct. 30, and F riday, O ct. 31 from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Woman's Club, East Mountain Street, and on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Woman's Club. Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. at these Kings Mountain locations: Kings Mountain North, Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King St. and Kings Mountain South
at Mauney Memorial Library, 100 S. Piedmont Ave., enter at back of building through Harris Funeral Home parking lot. Other polling places in the Kings Mountain area and No. 4 Township. Bethlehem Baptist Church Activities Center, 1017 Bethlehem Road; Oak Grove Baptist Church fellowship hall, Oak Grove Road; Grover at Town Hall, 207 Mulberry Road; and Waco at Waco Community Building, 200 S. Main Street
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God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult. “Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth.� The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Psalm 46: 1-3, 10-11 Grace to you and peace in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. There’s an old Lutheran joke (yes, we Lutherans like to poke fun at ourselves from time to time) that says: “How many Lutherans does it take to change a light bulb?� And the response is, as the people look around at each other and say, “Change!? Did he say change!� in fright and amazement. The point of the joke is, change is not easy; change is not fun and we humans do not often like the effects of change. But, change is inevitable. The writer of the Psalm knew this thousands and thousands of years ago as they wrote, “though the earth should change� in the second verse.
As we turn on the news and open the newspapers or simply sit back and observe the world we live in, we see change everywhere. Who would have thought that one day one could drive down the road and talk to someone on the telephone. Or, who would have thought that one day one could send a letter in a split second via email. Or, who would have thought that one day one could be so connected with the lives and interests of their family and friends from all across the globe via social media and face time or Skype. The world has changed and developed over the centuries. The only constant, the only sure fire thing, we have in this world seems to be the reality of change. And, the Psalmist realized so long ago that the reality of change would create anxiety and stress and even fear; the writer pointed to the fact that the reality of change would often make itself known to us as a sign of trouble. “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear.� This is the good news that the Psalmist writes of, that, even though the world around us is changing as fast as it is, and even
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though we find ourselves in the midst of trouble, God is with us. God is the source of our strength and a place of safety for us. The tendency in times of change and in times of trouble is Josh Tucker to panic and to look Pastor St. Matthew’s for a way out. But Lutheran Church God says to be still. In that stillness, we see that God is there to help us as our refuge and strength, even in the midst of change and trouble. Even though technology, relationships, churches, business, our lives, and a whole host of other things may all change, the one thing that does not change in the entire cosmos is God’s love for us. In the stillness of our hearts and souls we find God’s unending, never-changing love for us – our rock, our redeemer, the source of refuge and strength, God the creator of heaven and earth. Amen.
â– CHURCH BRIEFS Advent Lutheran service Sunday Advent Lutheran Church members will worship Sunday, Nov. 2, at the Family Life Center at East Gold Wesleyan Church. Sunday School is at 8:45 a.m.followed by morning worship at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
Central United Methodist breakfast Country breakfast/mission benefit Saturday Central United Methodist Church, 113 S. Piedmont Ave., across from Harris Funeral Home, will serve a country breakfast Saturday, Nov.1, from 6-10 a.m. for benefit of its Costa Rica mission trip. Donations of $6 per plate (children 6 and under eat free) will help finance the January 2015 trip. The menu includes eggs, bacon, sausage, livermush, country ham, gravy, biscuits, toast, grits, coffee, juice, milk and soft drinks. Contact the church at 704-739-2472 or Gib Brazzell at 704-472-8584 for information or directions.
Westover Fall Festival Friday Westover Baptist Church, 114 Westover Drive, will hold a Fall Festival Friday from 6-8 p.m. Children and adults can dress up appropriately for a church function and the winner in the adult costume will receive a $25 Walmart gift certificate. Hay rides, bouncy house, games, face painting, hot dogs, chips, dessert, trunk or treat are planned for the fellowship event. All are welcome.
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Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406 Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075 Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Avenue 704-739-6811 Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Road 704-739-6711 Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354 Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160 Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516 Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354
Center 428 Oak Grove Road 704-739-9371 New Way Missionary Baptist Church 105 Waco Road 704-724-0414 Oak Grove Baptist Church 1022 Oak Grove Road 704-739-4833
201 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-7466
Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826
Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216
Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398 Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue
New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507 New Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606
Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580
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Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852
Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070
New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128
Featured Church of the Week:
Oak View Baptist Church 1517 York Road 704-739-7831
Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920 St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256 Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007 Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716 The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street
Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd.
Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church
True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764 Unity AME Zion Church 948 Unity Church Road 704-228-0328 Vestibule AME Zion Church 2175 Vestibule Church Road 704-739-7961 Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive GASTONIA Bethesda United Methodist Church 3714 S. New Hope Rd Grace Community Advent Christian Church 206 West 3rd Avenue 704-739-9230
GROVER Bethany Baptist Church 423 Cleveland Avenue 704-937-3010 Carolina Praise and Worship Center 201 N. Main Street 704-937-7541 First Apostolic Church of Blacksburg 205 E. Cherokee St. Blacksburg, SC704-9377390864-839-1873 WACO New Testament Missionary Baptist Church
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Locavores delight dinner benefits Farmer’s Market
Annalee Sibley, her mother, Jackie Sibley, the county’s tourism director, Kevin Newton and Marty and Stormy Mongiello of Inn of the Patriots, right, are pictured having dinner at the Saturday benefit for the Farmers Market. Photo by Lib Stewart
Mayor Rick Murphrey, left, chats with Cheri Johnson and Suzanne Amos and her husband, Ronald Anderson, at the Locavores Delight, a dinner Saturday night that benefited the Farmers Market. Photo by Lib Stewart The Joy Theatre garden from Dellinger Family Farms strations before the meal was adjacent to the downtown in Cherryville; the Butter- served. The wine tasting was theater was a perfect setting nut squash soup from Lloyd sourtesys of Grapes in a Glass for the delightful Harvest in Lewis Farms in Fallston; of Kings Mountain and wines the Garden, a farm/table meal the tossed salad from Lloyd from area vineyards were inextraordinaire that benefited Lewis Farms in Fallston and cluded in the tasting party. “Buying local foods can the Foothills Farmers Market Rhodesdale Farms in Kings Saturday evening. Mountain and Grover; the really help small farmers in It was a refreshing kind of local NC trout from Moun- the community and that’s evening, complete with good tain Trout in an olive oil- why we wanted a farmer’s food prepared by professional lemon-white wine sauce; the market in Kigns Mountain, chefs and topped with wine pulled pork BBQ from Lloyd said benefit chairman and cotastings that suited most wine Lewis Farms in Fallston with ordinator Margot Plonk. Robert Bolin’s 238 Cherconnoisseurs. homemade BBQ sauce; the The weather was perfect grilled lemon pepper chicken okee Street Grill catered and guests who paid $50 from Delliger Family Farm, the event to help support the a ticket said they got their the baked Rigatoni and farmers marketvision of eatmoney’s worth in the tasty Russet garlic mashed pota- ing healthy and eating local. meal and the fellowship toes from Lewis Farm; the and helped benefit Foothills collard greens from RhodesFarmers Market which en- dale Farms and the miniajoyed a highly successful run ture seasonal cupcakes from in Kings Mountain this year. Sweethouse Bakery in Kings “I am so pleased,’’ said a Mountain, tastefully presmiling Margot Plonk , Kings pared in the kitchen of Robert Mountain’s Foothills Market Bolin’s 238 Cherokee Street Manager,who worked the ta- Grill of which Leon Camaj is bles chatting with guests and restaurant manager. seeing to their comfort. Local chefs Marty and The assorted farm prod- Stormy Mongiello of Inn of ucts were featured in the as- the Patriots amd Chef Jimi sorted dinner rolls from Lady Bivins, most recently of Bug Farm Bakery, Bessemer Owls Eye Vineyards, perCity; the Pecan chicken salad formed the cooking demon-
HALLOWEEN PARADE FRIDAY These super heroes marched in the 2011 Great Pumpkin parade on Halloween Day in Kings Mountain. More Little Spooks will be on the streets Friday beginning at 10 a.m. ready to march from Kings Mountain City Hall to Patriots Park in the Great Pumpkin Halloween parade. All children are invited to meet Mayor Rick Murphrey at City Hall and at the Park participate in a haystack search for the Gold Pumpkin and other entertainment.
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Practice Breast Self-Awareness Early detection of breast cancer is the single-most effective way to beat the disease. That is why it is essential for women to conduct their own breast exams to discover any potential anomalies early on. While doctors stress the importance of self-examination, many women still show up for routine wellness visits admitting they don’t do examinations because they simply don’t know how. Perhaps because the practice was given the formal name “breast self-exam.” Today, however, doctors tell women to have “breast self-awareness.” That means women don’t have to follow a set protocol regarding checking for breast changes, and simply being aware of how the breasts look and feel is key.
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Why the change in the formalities? Doctors have determined that most women notice a lump in their breasts while doing routine activities, such as bathing or dressing. They also figured out that a formal method of examining the breasts was not necessary. Lumps can be found simply by touching the breasts in any pattern, as long as the entire breast is checked. To demystify the process even further, follow these guidelines. • Breasts are best checked for changes directly after a menstrual period. At this time the breast tissue will be softer and less tender due to diminishing hormone levels. • Look at the breasts every day and notice their appearance and shape. Recognizing subtle differences can help alert a doctor if something is amiss. • Be conscious of these changes: - changes in breast size, shape, skin texture, or color - dimpling or puckering of the breast - discharge from the nipples - scaliness of the skin - nipple pulling to one side - lump or mass in the breast - enlarged lymph node under the arm Any changes or questions about breast condition should be promptly brought up with a doctor. • Women should know their risk for breast cancer. While there isn’t a definitive genetic correlation, the high rate of breast cancer in one family may mean a particular woman is more at risk. • Get routine screenings at a doctor’s office. Women over the age of 40 should get a mammogram every year.
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BC Church to sponsor Cherryville Little Theatre's “The Nerd” debuts Nov. 7 Yule Show Nov. 1 First Baptist Church, 107 E. Washington Ave., Bessemer City, will hold the first annual Christmas Show Saturday, Nov. 1, from 8 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center. There will be fall and Christmas items for sale along with metal crafts, re-purposed household items and furniture. Eakers Nursery and Tree
Farm from Cherryville will be there with many gift items as well as plants, etc. Twisted Metal Works will also be featured. Some of the vendors will be showing their baked goods, fudge, various gift items of bird feeders and other wood crafts and gift baskets to mention just a few. Breakfast biscuits and hot dogs
will be available for sale as part of the youth fund raiser. Pedicures by Sloan Fortenberry of Cherryville will be there from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. but you must have appointments; call Peggy at 704-739-7791. All the pedicure fees will be donated to the church youth group.
Good News Trail – Treats from the Bible Treats from the Bible The Children's Ministry Team and Second Baptist Church of Kings Mountain are offering an alternative to Halloween trick or treat on Friday, Oct. 31 from 6:30-8 p.m. There will be games for 6th graders and younger
children while they walk down the trail of Bible stories. They will stop at each station to learn more about a Bible story and they will have a chance to win prizes and candy. At the end of the trail, hotdogs, chips and candy will be served. Chil-
dren, their parents and caretakers are welcome to enjoy a safe, healthy way to enjoy treats on Halloween and learn more about the Bible. The activities will be held in the Life Enrichment Center behind Second Baptist Church, 120 Linwood Road.
Trunk or treat event by two churches St. Matthew's and Resurrection Lutheran Churches will host a combined trunk or treat ministry event Thursday, Oct.
30, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 600 Crescent Circle. Children from the community are invited to dress
Clevemont Reunion November 8 Employees of the former Clevemont Mills Fruit of the Loom plant in Kings Mountain will gather for a reunion Nov. 8 from 3-5 p.m. at Love's Fish Box in Kings Mountain. Call Ralph at 704-460-7310 or Cindy at 980-318-4378.
Facility inspections Three local facilities were among those inspected by the Cleveland County Health Department Oct. 20-24. They included: Hong Kong Restaurant, East King St., 95.5; Taco Bell, York Road, 98; and Patrick Senior Center, E.King St., 99.
in their Halloween costumes and come to trunk or tr eat, play games, enjoy snacks and have fun
SAR Chapter meeting The Battle of Kings Mountain Chapter Sons of the American Revolution will hold a special Veterans Day program Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church. Dinner is $15 and reservations may be made by forwarding check to SAR Chapter, PO Box 2277, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Take personal care items or monetary donations for the VA Hospital at Salisbury where members (guests invited) will attend Wreaths Across America at the National Cemetery in Salisbury Dec. 13.
“The Nerd” will have two weekends for performances Nov. 7-9, and then again Nov. 14-15, in Cherryville. Goofiness takes center stage! Willum Gilbert has it all – a promising career
as an architect, devoted friends, even, maybe, a serious girlfriend. But then Rick Steadman, the ultimate social misfit, comes to visit and puts everything in peril. “The Nerd” escalates
into madcap farce as Willum tries to out-nerd his sanity-destroying houseguest. The theatre is located at 301 W. Academy in Cherryville. For more information call (704) 4351742.
Firing range: could break ground by mid-December From Page 1A eventually be self-sustaining and operate solely on fees paid by users. The agency, which regulates hunting and fishing and helps manage wildlife populations in the state, has also contributed $1 million of the $2 million needed to fund start-up costs for the project. Hutchinson said that in the early going, the range may require some funding from county coffers. “The plan is to have it be self-sustained – and that’s very realistic based on other public ranges we’ve studied around the country,” he said. “In the short run, we may have to fund the operations.” The range will feature a 250yard rifle range, a pistol range, an archery range. An existing house on the property will be refurbished for the purpose of holding classes for novice shooters and for concealed carry permits. Third parties, not the county, will manage the curricula for any courses taught on the premises. The facility will employ a
certified range master. County officials said last week that the range will partner with the National Rifle Association, which gives classes on youth firearm safety and holds competitions. Hutchinson said he and other county officials are also eyeing a possible partnership with a Spindale company that makes gun barrels. Eventually, they may create bays – special shooting alleys – to test high-caliber rifles. The range is expected to serve as an additional training facility for area police officers, as well. Most law enforcement agencies already maintain their own practice ranges, but the public range could still come into play for local cops whose current ranges lack the capabilities of long-range rifle training. “We plan on drawing from the region,” said Hutchins, who helped spearhead the project. “There’s not going to be another gun range like this in the state.” “We are pleased to partner with Cleveland County on this project,” said Erik Christofferson,
chief of the Commission’s Division of Engineering Services. “It is the beginning of a statewide shooting range program for the Commission, which will provide sportsmen and the shooting public access to safe facilities.” Some of the details of the range have yet to be worked out, but Hutchins said that county managers hope to set up the concessions so that area non-profits are able to rotate the management of it. Also not established yet are the user fees. “The user fees will be low enough so that everyone can enjoy it,” Hutchins said. “Because that’s the main point – it’s a public range.” County officials had a noise survey done last year for the proposed range and they found that the impact on the neighborhood would be “minimal,” Hutchins said. Hutchins, a gun enthusiast whose son is a firearms instructor for the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department, was on a rifle team during his service in the U.S. Army from 1964-67.
By JIM MILLER Editor
A Guide to Finding Affordable Dental Care Dear Savvy Senior, I had dental insurance through my work for many years but lost it when I retired. Where can retirees find affordable dental care? Need a Dentist Dear Need, Finding affordable dental care can be challenging for seniors living on a tight budget. Most retirees lose their dental insurance after leaving the workplace, and original Medicare does not cover cleaning, fillings or dentures. While there’s no one solution to affordable dental care there are a number of options that can help cut your costs. Here’s where to look. Medicare Advantage While original Medicare (Part A and B) and Medicare supplemental policies do not cover routine dental care, there are some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans that do. Many of these plans, which are sold through private insurance companies, cover dental care along with eye care, hearing and prescription drugs, in addition to all of your hospital and medical insurance. If you’re eligible for Medicare, see medicare.gov/find-a-plan to look for Advantage plans in your area that cov-
ers dental care. Dental Discounts Another way you can reduce your dental care expenses is to join a dental discount network. How this works is you pay an annual membership fee – around $80 to $200 a year – in exchange for 10 to 60 percent discounts on service and treatments from participating dentists. To find a network, go to DentalPlans. com (or 888-632-5353) where you can search for plans and participating dentists by zip code, as well as get a breakdown of the discounts offered. Another option that’s currently available only in the southern California area is Brighter.com. They provide users free access to a network of dentists offering up to 50 percent discounts on all services. Dental Schools Dental school clinics offer savings opportunities too. All 65 accredited dental schools in the U.S. offer affordable care provided by dental students who are overseen by their professors. You can expect to pay about half of what a traditional dentist would charge and still receive excellent, well-supervised care. Another option is to check with local
colleges that offer dental hygiene programs. For training purposes, many programs provide teeth cleanings by their students for a fraction of what you’d pay at a dentist’s office. To search for nearby dental schools or dental hygiene programs visit ada.org/ dentalschools. Veterans Benefits If you’re a veteran enrolled in the VA health care program, or are a beneficiary of the Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPVA), the VA is now offering a dental insurance program that gives you the option to buy dental insurance through Delta Dental and MetLife at a reduced cost. The VA also provides free dental care to vets who have dental problems resulting from service. To learn more about these options, visit va.gov/dental or call 877-222-8387. Low Income Options If you’re low income, there are various programs and clinics that provide dental care at a reduced rate or for free. To look for options in your area contact your state dental director (see astdd. org), or your state or local dental society (ebusiness.ada.org/mystate.aspx).
You may also be able to get discounted or free dental care at one of the federally funded HRSA health centers (findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov, 877-464-4772), or at a privately funded free clinic (nafcclinics.org). Also check with the Dental Lifeline Network (dentallifeline.org, 888-4716334) which provides free dental care for low-income elderly and disabled; Remote Area Medical (ramusa.org) which offers free health, eye and dental care to people in select locations; and Indian Health Service (ihs.gov), which provides free dental care to American Indians and Alaska Natives who are members of a federally recognized Indian tribe. Also see toothwisdom.org, a website created by Oral Health America that will help you locate low-cost dental care. 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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Dalton Ledbetter, a 4th grader at Bethware, gets a little assistance from the hang and glide from cousin Kaylin Craine, a sophomore at KMHS. The festival also offers a jungle gym, a corn hole contest and a bake sale. Photos by Dave Blanton
Young people have fun at Bethware School’s Fall Festival Thursday night.
Friday deadline for Battle of KM license plates
Carsen Smith, 2, paints a pumpkin at the Bethware Fall Festival. He was accompanied by his father, Chad, and his mother, Tracy, a 1st grade teacher at the school. Festival-goers enjoyed BBQ, desserts and other snacks. There was also a mobile Dairy Queen on hand dispensing ice cream treats.
Friday is the deadline for applications for a new license plate that commemorates the Battle of Kings Mountain. A total of 500 are needed before the plates can go to print. It costs an additional $20 to get the license plate, but that goes to local economic development. If fewer than 500 signatures are received by Oct. 31 Rep. Tim Moore (Cleveland) says he will resubmit a request for the tags to be printed during the next legislative session. Applications are available at Kings Mountain city hall or in most city departments. The license plate was designed by Westmoreland Printers of Shelby and sponsored by Moore. “The license plate is a wonderful way to celebrate our heritage," says Mayor Rick Murphrey.
Why Kings Mountain leaders support Eddie Holbrook! Re-Elect for COUNTY COMMISSIONER Dear Kings Mountain Voters, With limited public forums for political candidates this year, we have seen a host of commissioner candidate posters placed on property in Cleveland County. Posters seem to be the most popular method to gain visibility with the voters. However, putting up a sign does not qualify a person to lead our county. Š‡ –Š”‡‡ ‘ˆ —• Šƒ˜‡ „‡‡Â? ‡Ž‡…–‡† Â‘ĆĽÂ…Â‹ÂƒÂŽÂ• ˆ‘” Â?ƒÂ?› ›‡ƒ”•Ǥ – Šƒ• „‡‡Â? ‘—” pleasure to not only work with Eddie Holbrook as a commissioner but also to become a friend of his family. We can attest that he is honest, smart, innovative and a person with vision for the future. Just as important is his ™‹ŽŽ‹Â?‰Â?॥ –‘ ‰‡– ƒŽ‘Â?‰ ™‹–Š ˆ‡ŽŽ‘™ ‡Ž‡…–‡† Â‘ĆĽÂ…Â‹ÂƒÂŽÂ• ƒÂ?† Â?‡‰‘–‹ƒ–‡ ƒ…”‘•• –Š‡ ƒ‹•Ž‡ ‹Â? Š‹• †‡…‹•‹‘Â?•Ǥ Â? •Š‘”–ǥ Š‡ ÂŠÂƒÂ•ÇĄ –‘ –Š‡ „‡•– ‘ˆ Š‹• ÂƒÂ„Â‹ÂŽÂ‹Â–Â›ÇĄ †‘Â?‡ what is best for the county and all its citizens. We mention here a few reasons we support his re-election: He has been a leader in economic development. Today when …‘Â?Ƥ†‡Â?–‹ƒŽ‹–› ‹• •‘ ‹Â?’‘”–ƒÂ?– ‹Â? Â’Â”Â‘ÂŒÂ‡Â…Â–Â•ÇĄ Š‡ Šƒ• ‡ƒ”Â?‡† –Š‡ –”—•– ‘ˆ –Š‡ state, the Department of Commerce and economic developers. He has played an integral part in landing more than ͊ͤ „‹ŽŽ‹‘Â? ‹Â? ’”‘Œ‡…–• for Cleveland County and Kings Mountain. Just think what this means for the city and county. Even this year as he is running for re-election, his approach includes not only what has been accomplished but also what the future can hold for the …‘—Â?–›Ǥ –ǯ• ƒŽŽ ƒ„‘—– ™Šƒ– ™‡ †‘ ”ƒ–Š‡” –ŠƒÂ? ™Šƒ– ™‡ …ƒÂ?Â?‘– †‘Ǥ Š‡ Â?‡”‹…ƒÂ? ‡‰‹‘Â? ‘”Ž† ‡”‹‡• ‹Â? Ž‡˜‡ŽƒÂ?† ‘—Â?–› ‹• ƒÂ? ‡šƒÂ?’Ž‡ ‘ˆ what happens when you bring together leadership and development skills. Šƒ– …‘ƒŽ‹–‹‘Â? ‘ˆ –ƒŽ‡Â?–• …”‡ƒ–‡• ƒ ™‹Â? ˆ‘” Ž‡˜‡ŽƒÂ?† ‘—Â?–› ƒÂ?† ‘ˆ ‘—” people. We have the ability to build a prosperous future by asking, “Why not Cleveland County?â€? Together we achieve ... it works! ‡ ‡Â?…‘—”ƒ‰‡ ›‘— –‘ …ƒ•– ‘Â?‡ ‘ˆ ›‘—” ˜‘–‡• ˆ‘” ˆ‘” County Commissioner and support the vision he has for continued growth in Kings Mountain and Cleveland County.
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Southern Christmas Show The Southern Christmas Show begins Thursday, Nov. 13, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 23 at The Park Expo and Conference Center in Charlotte. More than 400 merchants will be on hand with thousands of unique gifts, ideas and excitement to share. It is open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily except Sunday, Monday and Tuesday when hours are 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Advance tickets $10 for adults and available on line at www. Southernchristmasshow.com At the door tickets are $11 for adults and $3 for children ages 6-12 and ages 6 and under free with paying adult. One sweet and healthy item creating a buzz at this year's show is honey. Just like the show itself, honey has long been part of Christmas traditions. What we today call gingerbread cookies used to be called honey cookies. In the 17th century, gingerbread masters had exclusive rights to make gingerbread, except at Christmas and Easter when everyone was allowed to make this sweet confection with a hint of spice. “We've had honey in the show for a long time,'' said David Zimmerman, president of Southern Shows, “but this year the interest and varieties have skyrocketed. Honey seems to be a healthy choice for the hard-to-buy person on your list.� Honey exhibitors include N. C. Department of Agriculture's Specialty Food Shop in Old Town, Capital Bee Company of Savannah, Ga., and Carolina Bee Company of Youngsville. In the 250,000 square feet of Christmas – the size of three football fields – show guests will find many of their favorite traditions such as: Christmas Tree Lane with dozens of Fraser firs from the North Carolina Mountains decorated by professional designers; Olde Towne, 50 shops brimming with gifts; Enchanted Village of decorated doll houses and miniature scenes created by members of the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts; and Tiny Trains which wind their way through tunnels, railroad stations and villages with a viewing platform for the smallest guest. Now in its 47th year, the show packs so much Christmas into 12 days that many guests return during its run to take it all in.
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Customer Service, not just a phrase
By Jan Harris Main Street Director
Downtown KM Business Success Project, a grant-funded project of the Mauney Memorial Library, Kings Mountain Main Street Program and the Kings Mountain Planning Department, is hosting a two-part Customer Service Workshop for local small businesses. The goal of the workshop series is to assist locally-owned small businesses with their customer service skills. The workshop will be taught by Jack Weller, a faculty member of Cleveland Community College and is free to attendees. Part 1 will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2014 starting at 7.30 am and lasting until 9.30 am and will include what is customer service and why is it important; what would the Gold Standard of customer service be defined as and how Disney handles customer service. Part 2 will follow on Friday, November 7, 2014 at the same times and will cover how customer service applies to your business and how local business owners can create a culture of caring. Attendees will leave the seminar with an action plan for the implementation of their own Customer Service Culture of Caring. Both sessions of the Customer Service Workshop will be held in the Mauney Memorial Library’s Community Room. The Library is located at 100 South Piedmont Avenue and the Community Room is accessible from the large parking lot between the Library and Harris Funeral Home. cus·tom·er serv·ice – (noun) - The assistance and advice provided by a company to those people who buy or use its products or services; or to put it another way, customer service is an
extremely important part of maintaining ongoing client relationships that are key to continuing revenue. At its most basic level, Customer Service is an organization's ability to supply their customers' wants and needs. But this definition leaves out the transactional nature of customer service. You can say, for instance, that a warehouse model business, where goods are laid out and customers choose items themselves and carry them to a checkout, supplies a customer’s need for a product or products (assuming the customer finds what he wants), but from the customer’s point of view, there’s no customer service involved in such a model. Customers assume that customer service involves an interaction with another human being, whether that person helps them find something, choose something or buy something. For businesses, then, a more useful definition is that customer service is a business’s ability to satisfy its customers. Companies can have all the elements of customer service in place, from waitstaff through return policies, but if customers are not satisfied with the way their transaction was handled or its results, they won’t be back. And that’s the core of good customer service – bringing old customers back (and attracting new ones through the “good news” that current customers are spreading about your business). Customers and business managers alike like to talk about what good customer service is (and isn't), but I think this definition sums up what excellent customer service is beautifully: "excellent customer service (is) the ability of an organization to constantly and consistently exceed the customer's expectations." Accepting this definition means expanding our thinking about customer service; if we're going to consistently exceed customers' expectations, we have to recognize that every aspect of our business has an impact on customer service, not just those aspects of our business that involve
face-to-face customer contact. Improving customer service involves making a commitment to learning what our customers' needs and wants are, and developing action plans that implement customer friendly processes. KEY POINT: Customer Service Is Critical to Small Businesses. For small businesses, committing to continually strive to provide the best customer service possible is especially important because: 1) Small businesses can’t survive long-term bad press. Customers judge the customer service of every business they deal with – and they’re much more likely to share bad ratings with other people than good. Happy customers who have their issues resolved tell between 4-6 people about their experience. Meanwhile, a dissatisfied customer will tell between 9-15 people about their experience - and about 13% of dissatisfied customers tell more than 20 people about their poor experience, according to the White House Office of Consumer Affairs. 2) Providing top-notch customer service is one of few ways small businesses can compete with larger retailers. In fact, as Daniel Butler, vice president of Retail Operations for the National Retail Federation, points out, this “buyer experience” is where owners of small stores have a big advantage over their chainstore counterparts. “They can actually be in touch with their customers and make a personal connection.” So for small businesses, the watchwords for customer service should be assessment and improvement. The first step toward improving any small business’s customer service practices here in Kings Mountain can begin at the Two-Part Customer Service Workshops in the Mauney Memorial Library’s Community Room on Thursday, November 6th and Friday November 7th starting at 7.30 am each day. For more information on these workshops, contact the Main Street Program Director Jan Harris at 704734-8676.
Be safe this Halloween Glowing jack-o-lanterns, festive decorations, spooky costumes – Halloween offers tons of festive fun, but it does come with hidden fire dangers that can be truly scary. Fortunately by following some simple safety precautions from the National Fire Protection Association, you can ensure a day of safe fun for your family and trick or treaters. When choosing a costume, stay away from billowing or long trailing fabric. If you are making your own costume, choose material that won't easily ignite if it comes into contact with heat or fl ame. If your child is wearing a mask, make sure the eye holes are large enough so they can clearly see out of them. Provide children with
flashlights to carry for lighting or glow sticks as part of their costume. Dried flowers, cornstalks and crepe paper are highly flammable. Keep these and other decorations well away from all open flames and heat sources, including light bulbs and heaters. It is safest to use a glow stick or battery-operated candle in a jack-o-lantern. If you use a real candle, use extreme caution. Make sure children are watched at all times when candles are lit. When lighting candles inside jack-o-lanterns,use long fireplace-style matches or a utility lighter. If you choose to use candle decorations, make sure to keep them well attended at all times. The National Fire Protection Association's most recent
statistics show that decorations were the first items to be ignited in 920 reported home structure fires on average each year, resulting in six civilian deaths, 47 civilian injuries and 412.9 million in direct property damage. In addition, nearly half of decoration fires in homes occurred because the decorations were too close to a heat source. Forty-one percent of these incidents were started by candles; one-fifth began in the living room,f family room, or den. The Sparky the Dog website features tip sheets, kids' activities, an e-card, and a Sparky pumpkin-carving template. For parents and teachers, NCPA also created a simple Halloween fire safety tip graphic.
Dr. Frank Sincox to address Veterans Dr. Frank Sincox, US Navy flight surgeon from 1960-96 and retired Kings Mountain physician, will make the address at the Cleveland County Veterans Day service Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. on the Historic Court Square in uptown Shelby. This is an annual event with placing of wreaths by representatives of the
American Legion Auxiliary, the Amvets Auxiliary, the DAV Auxiliary, the Marine Corps Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary. Richard McSwain will serve as master of ceremonies. The Cleveland County Sheriff's Department will be posting and retiring colors and the Gardner-Webb University Concert Choir will pro-
vide music. Others on the program include Shelby Mayor Stan Anthony, Rev. Gary Marburger, pastor of Putnam Baptist Church, and the NC Foothills detachment, Marine Corps League. The public is invited. In event of inclement weather the service will be held inside at Shelby City Park.
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Spencers to perform at Clover School Auditorium, Nov. 18 For more than a decade, Kevin and Cindy Spencer have dazzled the world with their engaging personalities, entertaining stage magic and breath taking illusions. The Spencers have redefined the art of illusion and are shattering the stereotype of the traditional magician and assistant. The magic show will be presented Tuesday, Nov.18, at 8 p.m. at Clover School Auditorium. Tickets are $15. Theatre of Illusion is not your run of the mill magic show, it is a magical concert for your eyes. Audiences cross over a threshold of disbelief only moments after the Spencers take the stage. The duo presents a big, high tech stage show that combines drama, comedy, romance and suspense with elaborate stage illusions, dazzling special effects and magnificent sets that deliver a larger than life sense of wonder.
Testing underway at CDC The Cleveland County Health Department has received notice from the NC Department of Health and Human Services confirming the presence of enterovirus D68, or EV-D68, in six patients from North Carolina. The specimens that tested positive for EV-D68 were obtained from children ages 10 and under with respiratory illnesses. Testing was conducted at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on specimens submitted from hospitals across the state. Specific information about the children, including county of residence or hospital location, is not being released in order to protect patient confidentiality. "DHHS' Division of Public Health has been monitoring this situation very closely," said Dr. Zack Moore, a pediatrician and epidemiologist with the Division of Public Health. "The confirmed cases were located in different parts of the state, so it is important for everyone to take necessary actions to protect yourself from EVD68 and other respiratory viruses. There are no vaccines and no specific treatments for EV-D68, so prevention is the best option." There are more than 100 types of enteroviruses and 10-15 million infections
across the US each year. Enteroviruses are common viruses that can cause a range of symptoms, include runny nose, coughing, mouth sores, fever and body aches. Some patients will also develop wheezing and difficulty breathing. "EV-D68 is one of many enteroviruses that can cause illness," said Dr. Moore. "Enterovirus infections are not generally life-threatening but can sometimes be severe, especially for children with asthma or other underlying respiratory conditions. If you or your child experience coldlike symptoms and difficulty breathing, contact your health care provider right away." Enteroviruses are transmitted through close contact with an infected person, or by touching objects or surfaces that are contaminated with the virus and then touching the mouth, nose or eyes. Health officials are recommending that people take the following actions to protect themselves from infection with EV-D68 and other respiratory illnesses: 1. Wash hands vigorously and often with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially after changing diapers. 2. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. 3. Avoid kissing, hugging and sharing cups or eating
utensils with people who are sick. 4. Frequently disinfect touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs, especially if someone is sick. 5. Stay home when sick. Since people with asthma are higher risk for respiratory illnesses, health officials are reminding everyone with asthma to take their medications as prescribed and make sure their asthma is under good control. Health officials are also recommending getting a flu vaccine as soon as possible to help prevent another important cause of respiratory illness that could be going around at the same time. Since mid-August, EVD68 has been linked to clusters of respiratory illness in 27 other states, including some illnesses that have been severe. Dorothea Wyant, Health Director for Cleveland County, stated, “We are in contact with officials from the Division of Public Health regarding the spread of this virus across the state and will respond as needed to safeguard the residents of Cleveland County.” For more information, visit the CDC website on Enterovirus D68: http://www. cdc.gov/non-polio-enterovirus/about/ev-d68.html
Lattimore college to present Christmas concert Nov. 28-29 The public is invited to kick off the Christmas season with Ambassador Baptist College’s annual presentation of “A Christmas Concert featuring Handel’s Messiah” On Friday, Nov. 28, and Saturday, Nov. 29, the college chorale and selected soloists will be singing excerpts from Handel’s Messiah, as well as additional Christmas selections. The doors will open each night at 6:15 p.m. and the concert will start at 7 p.m. Both concerts will be held in the R.A. Torrey Auditorium and are free of charge. Selections include “And the Glory of the Lord,” “For Unto Us a Child is Born,” “Carol of the Bells,” and the world-famous Hallelujah Chorus. Please plan to come early since seating is limited. A nursery for young children will be provided. At the conclusion of the concert, a love offering will be received for a spe-
cial project. Ambassador Baptist College is a private fouryear college dedicated to training young people for the ministry. It is located at 101 Stockton Street in
Lattimore, NC, located between Shelby and Forest City. For further information, please call the college at 704-434-0303 or visit online at www.ambassadors.edu.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Howser House open house Nov. 1
WELLS FARGO GRANT TO CRISIS MINISTRY – Wells Fargo presented $90,000 in Community Connections Grants to 80 schools and nonprofit organizations in 2014. “As a thank you for all the work that you do we are pleased to present $1,000 grant to the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry to help you continue your mission in Kings Mountain," said Kendall Ally, Community Banking Regional President for Wells Fargo Bank in Greater Charlotte. Pictured at the presentation are employees of the Kings Mountain Wells Fargo and Crisis Ministry officials. From left, Elaine Grigg, licensed banker; Dianna Saldo, store manager; Lisa Harrison of the Crisis Ministry team, Larry Rogers, Jr., personal banker; Iris Fraley, Crisis Ministry executive, Kristi Tucker, lead teller; Priscilla Jefferies, Customer Service Representative, and Chasity Mauney, service manager for the Kings Mountain Wells Fargo Bank. “We are most appreciative of this grant," said Fraley.
The Brigade of Friends of the Kings Mountain National Military Park announces that the Henry Howser House will be open to the public on Saturday, November 1. This 1803 stone dwelling is located in a remote area of the park and is open to the public only two times each year. This will be a great opportunity for the public to explore the house and appreciate Howser’s architectural talents. The stone house was built by a Revolutionary War veteran and stonemason Henry Howser. Its thick, sturdy, stone walls convey prosperity and affluence at a time when most were living in log houses. The home remained in the Howser family for several generations and was one of the more prosperous farms in the region. It is now owned by the Kings Mountain National Military Park. The Brigade of Friends will host the open house. Many of them will be dressed in period clothing and a few vendors will be present demonstrating their wares which will be for sale. A bluegrass band will provide period music from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Howser House is not handicap accessible and parking is limited. Visitors may reach the house from Rock House Road, off SC 216 (Battleground Road). Parking is located near the entrance to the house. A shuttle service from the parking area will be provided to the house. Good walking shoes are recommended. The event is free and open to the public from 11- to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 1. In the event of inclement weather, the house will not be opened. For more information about this event call 864-936-7921 or visit www.nps.gov.
Cleveland County Citizens, I am currently running again as a candidate for the office of Cleveland County Commissioner. I have had the pleasure and privilege of talking with so many of my friends and supporters during the last few months while on the campaign trail. You have made me feel so good with your excitement of the news of me seeking office , and one of the first questions you ask me is "why are you running again"? I have spent a lot of time reaching my decision and I want to share with everyone why I decided to pursue this path again at this time in my life. The answer is simple, I STILL CARE! As many of you know, I was raised here in Cleveland County in the wonderful town of Lattimore where everyone were good neighbors and looked out for each other. I attended Green Bethel High School in Boiling Springs N.C. graduated from Crest High School in 1969. I have been married to a wonderful wife for 44 years, Jeannette Haynes McIntosh. We raised to daughters, Quandra and Natasha, and a nephew, Chanez Middlebrooks. I have been blessed with five grandchildren and two great grandchildren who all live in Cleveland County. I have served you as county commissioner for three terms. During
these terms I had the distinct honor to serve with great commissioners such as Charlie Harry, Mary Accor, Jim Crawley, Joe Cabaniss, Joe Hendricks, Ralph Gilbert, Bobby Malloy, Ray Thomas, Tom Bridges, Jerry Self, Ronnie Hawkins and Johnny Hutchins. I also had the same distinct honor to serve with two great county managers, Lane Alexander and David Dear. All of us were from different backgrounds which was good for the county, as we had different ideas on how to make our county the best it could be. We all have two eyes, two ears, and one mouth. Maybe we should look and listen twice as much as we speak. That's what I will continue to do as I serve and represent you, because that's the only way that I will know your needs. I need you! I need your SUPPORT and I need your VOTE! Thank you in advance,
Willie B. McIntosh Former Chairman, present Candidate for the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners
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KM kickers beat Burns, open 3A playoffs Kings Mountain High’s soccer team defeated Burns 2-0 Wednesday to finish in fifth place in the SMAC 2A/3A Conference. The Mountaineers (1010-1) open the state 3A playoffs tonight at Fred T. Foard (17-3-2). Other play-
off games are slated Nov. 1, 5, 8 and 11. The state championship is Nov. 14-15. The Mountaineers’ 10th win of the season was their fifth shutout and it came on Senior Night when the coaches and fans recognized senior players Brandon An-
derson, Robert Baker, Tyler Batchler, Noah Coleman, Robbie Lysek, Arrick Rithiphong and Max Sappia along with manager Emily Crouse, ball girl Lauren Gould and vocalist Madison Ramsey. “This is a special group
of young men that we honored as they have made tremendous development from their freshmen year when they didn’t win a match,” noted Coach Dan Potter. The Mountaineers scored both of their goals in the sec-
ond half. Robbie Lysek made a long throw to the top of the six-yard box and his brother Brian headed in the game winning goal 10 minutes into the second period. Eleven minutes later Jordan Sweezy slotted a goal
off a long crossing ball from right back Brandon Anderson. Jarett Ledford and John Harris shared goalkeeping duties.
KM mauls Chase 54-13, has open date this week
photo by Gary Smart
Angel Peterson, a senior, does battle at the net in KM’s loss to A.C. Reynolds.
Spikers ousted in second round by A.C. Reynolds A.C. Reynolds’ height and power along the net was too much for Kings Mountain to overcome as the Rockets swept the Lady Mountaineers 25-15, 25-20, 27-25 in the second round of the state 3A volleyball playoffs last Tuesday night at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium. Junior hitter Emily Russell’s powerful kills kept the KM ladies behind for most of the three-game set. Kings Mountain senior Kayla Bolt was a tough weapon up front, but her height didn’t match up to the Rockets’ overall size. After KM took a 1-0 lead in the first set, the Rockets broke away and never trailed after tying at 1-all. Kings Mountain rallied to trim the margin to 12-11 be-
fore the Rockets won going away. The second set was similar, as KM once again scored the first point only to see Reynolds tie the game and then take the lead. Kings Mountain rallied again and it was mostly a Bolt-Russell show the rest of the way. Russell had five monstrous kills, including the gamewinner after Bolt’s kill narrowed the Rockets’ lead to 24-20. Set three saw the Rockets blast out to an early 3-1 advantage but Kings Mountain kept battling. After calling a timeout with the score tied at 8-all, the Mountaineers went on a run that almost forced a fourth game. Kings Mountain took the See VOLLEYBALL, Page B5
Kings Mountain struck early and often to post their seventh win 54-13 Friday night at Chase High School. The Mountaineers kicked off to the Trojans to begin the game, and on Chase’s first offensive play Trojan quarterback Gus Owens tried to pitch to a running back. But, a hard-rushing Dre Bell of the Mountaineers took the ball right out of Owens’ hand and rambled 25 yards into the end zone to put the Mountaineers up 7-0 with just 11 ticks gone off the clock. The Mountaineers went on to score on all seven of their first half possessions to post their fourth win in seven SMAC games, and their seventh in 10 games overall. Coach Greg Lloyd’s Mountaineers have an open date this week and will be healing some hurts and working hard to get ready for their final regular season game on Friday, Nov. 7 at home against the East Burke Cavaliers. A victory in that game would give the Mountaineers their first 8-win season since 2008 when they won the Southwestern 2A/3A Conference and made it all the way to the Western NC championship game. Big plays were the norm for the Mountaineers at Chase as most of their drives lasted only a few plays. “I was really pleased with how well we played in all phases of the game,” Lloyd said. “We had a real good defensive effort. We shut them down and caused a lot of turnovers. The offense was good both running and passing. It was a solid effort. I am proud of the way we bounced back from last week’s loss. “We got good blocking, our backs and return men hit the holes hard and ran hard,”
Kings Mountain’s Jake Merchant leaps high for a touchdown pass from Brandon Bell in Friday’s game at Chase. he added. “We worked on that a lot in practice last week.” Six different players carried the ball for the Mountaineers, and everyone that dressed out got to play. After their initial score, the Mountaineer defense held the Trojans to three and out and KM took over at the 46. A holding penalty set them back to the 39, from which point quarterback Brandon Bell sent split end Jake Merchant down the left sidelines and Merchant hauled in a 42-yard pass at the Chase 25. Two plays later J’air McCluney scored from four yards out to put the Mountaineers up 13-0. A pass interception by Marquise Camp at the KM 35 halted the next Chase possession. KM fumbled, but Tico Crocker picked it up and ran for a first down to the Chase 48 and then ripped off a 47-yard gain to the one. Bell scored on a sneak to put the Mountaineers up 19-0. Dre Bell put big pressure on Owens on a third and eight passing attempt, forcing an incompletion, and the Trojans had to punt again. It
Kings Mountain’s Shawn Adams returns a kick deep into Chase territory in Friday’s SMAC game at Chase. rolled dead on the KM 29, and the Mountaineers started their only long drive of the night. It took 12 plays to score with Darian McClain going in from three yards out to run the score to 25-0. Along the way, McClain and McCluney shared running chores and Bell hit Xavier Johnson with a 14yard pass.
A 13-yard sack of Owens by McClain was the highlight of the next KM defensive stance and the Trojans were forced to punt from their own 18. Shawn Adams fielded the punt at midfield and returned it to the 15. Two plays later Merchant made a spectacular leaping See KM/CHASE, Page B3
JVs beat Chase, run record to 7-2
Kings Mountain’s Kavin Mosley (5) is off and running for the first of his two touchdowns in Thursday’s JV win over Chase at John Gamble Stadium.
Kings Mountain High’s JV football Mountaineers lost their second quarterback in two weeks but held on to defeat Chase 43-28 in their final home game Thursday at John Gamble Stadium. Kavin Mosley scored two long touchdowns, including the game-clinching 48-yard run midway of the fourth quarter. Kings Mountain was leading 35-20 when quarterback Madison Bolin went down to injury early in the third quarter. Chase rallied to cut the margin to 35-28 on a 15-yard touchdown run by quarterback Xavier Williams and a two-point conversion run by Michael Singletary. But two plays following the ensuing kickoff, Mosley
took a direct snap from center, went to his right, reversed to the middle of the field and outran everybody to the end zone for his second touchdown of the night. Khal Welch ran a two-point conversion to account for the final margin. Kings Mountain never trailed after driving the opening kickoff 53 yards in six plays to score on a oneyard sneak by Bolin. Micah Randall kicked the first of five straight extra points for a 7-0 lead. But the teams went through a period of matching touchdowns before the Mountaineers began pulling away. Chase responded with a 60-yard drive capped by Williams’ one yard run. But the Trojans’ extra point at-
tempt failed and KM remained on top 7-6. Mosley returned the ensuing kickoff to the Chase 32, but fumbled. However, the Trojans’ Singletary fumbled it right back to KM on a first down run. Malik Banner took a pitch from Bolin on a reverse and rambled 32 yards around left end for a 14-6 KM lead. On the first play following the ensuing kickoff, Williams got loose on a 68yard run around left end, but the Trojans’ two-point conversion attempt failed and the score stood at 14-12 with 0:41 left in the first period. The Mountaineers moved the ball 49 yards in just five plays to score on a See JV/CHASE, Page B6
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Chase Postgame PLAY OF THE GAME On the first play of the game from scrimmage, Chase QB Gus Owens was trying to pitch the ball to a running back but KM’s Dre Bell took it away from him and rambled 25 yards for a touchdown to give the Mountaineers a 7-0 lead.
PLAYERS OF THE GAME Offense – Tico Crocker 8-84 rushing; Jake Merchant 363 receiving. Cody Hester, Max Petersen and Keenan Baker, good blocking. Defense – Dre Bell, fumble recovery for TD; Dwayne Capps, two fumble recoveries; Chance Frederick, fumble recovery; Marquise Camp, pass interception; Darian McClain minus 13 yard sack. Special Teams – Xavier Johnson, KO returns of 65 and 35 yards; Shawn Adams 40-yard punt return to set up TD; Sam Liss 5 of 6 PATs. Kings Mountain Middle School's golf team competed in the Tri-County Conference championship tournament last week at Forest City Municipal. Team members are, front row, Vince Mann, left and Nicholas Stewart, right. Second row, left to right, Luke Satterfield, Beau Kue, Natalie Lutz, Trenton Carson, Makayla Ross, Caleb Estridge and Brady Waters. Back, Coach David McDonald.
Patriots finish fourth in Tri-County golf match After going undefeated the past two seasons and winning back-to-back TriCounty Conference championships, the Kings Mountain Middle School golf team finished fourth in the annual conference meet Tuesday at Forest City Municipal. North Lincoln won with a 330 total, followed by East Lincoln 335, Crest 339, KM 342, West Lincoln 366, Rutherford County 373, Burns 377, Shelby 382 and Lincolnton 442. Fifty golfers competed over the 9-hole Municipal
layout, and the weather could not have been better, said Patriot coach David McDonald. Individual medalist was Brent Whitaker of Crest who shot a two-under-par 70. Junye On of Burns was second with a 73. Chase Lackey and Joseph Barry of North Lincoln shot 74 and 76, respectively, to take third and fourth. For Kings Mountain, Trenton Carson tied for sixth with an 81, and Natalie Lutz shot an 83 to take eighth place.
Other KM golfers were Beau Kue 88, Brady Waters 90, Kaleb Estridge 95 and Nicholas Stewart 100. The Patriots finished with a 12-5 overall record. Coach McDonald said he was pleased with the team’s effort against some more experienced teams. “Considering we lost so many players from last year’s team, we did very well,� he said. “We needed one more person to shoot real low. “We probably did about as good as could be expected
this season,� he added. “We just lost by 12 strokes. An out-of-bounds, a bad chip here and a missed putt there could have made a big difference. “But next year looks good,� he said. “We have four seventh graders with experience. If they work together in the off-season we can be a lot better next year. “I told them after the match that when you go undefeated for two years, someday it’s going to end. I can’t complain; 12-5 is not bad.�
YARDSTICK First downs Yds. Rushing Passing Yds. Passing Fumbles lost Yds. Penalized Punts
KM 15 216 6-9-0 90 0 55 1-35
C 8 80 4-14-1 78 4 45 3-32
INDIVIDUAL STATS KM RUSHING – Jair McCluney 8-43, Darian McClain 15-51, Brandon Bell 7-14, Tico Crocker 8-84, Dylan Frederick 3-18, Shaun Grier 2-6. KM PASSING – Bell 6-9-91. KM RECEIVING – Jake Merchant 3-63, Xavier Johnson 2-28, Tico Crocker 1-(-1).
SCORE BY QUARTER KM C
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 19 28 7 0 0 7 0 6
T 54 13
HOW THEY DID IT FIRST QUARTER KM – 11:49 – Dre Bell 25 fumble return (Sam Liss kick). KM – 8:31 – Jair McCluney 3 run (kick failed). 54-yd. drive, 4 plays. Merchant 42-yd. reception, McCluney 3 runs for 25 yards. KM – 4:35 – Brandon Bell 1 run (pass failed). 75 yards, 4 plays after interception by Marquise Camp. Tico Crocker 47-yard run to Chase 1. SECOND QUARTER KM – 8:13 – Darian McClain, 3 run (Liss kick). 71-yard drive, 12 plays following Chase punt. McClain 5-28 rushing, Johnson 14-yard reception, McCluney 3-17 rushing, Bell 317 rushing. KM – 4:40 – Jake Merchant, 12 pass from Bell (Liss kick). 15-yards, 2 play drive following 40 yard punt return by Shawn Adams. KM – 2:30 – Dylan Frederick 6 run (Liss kick). Third play after Chance Frederick recovered fumble at Chase 16. C – 2:10 – Bruce Squires 65 run (Omar Jiminez kick). First play after KM KO. KM – 0:03 – Xavier Johnson 14 pass from Bell (Liss kick). 25-yard drive, 6 plays following 65-yard KO return by Johnson. THIRD QUARTER KM – 5:23 – Bell 1 run (Liss PAT). Set up by Dwayne Capps’ fumble recovery at Chase 2 yard line. FOURTH QUARTER C – 2:36 – Squires 6 run (Kick failed). 78-yd. drive, 14 play after stopping KM on downs.
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Last Week’s Games Kings Mountain 54, Chase 13 Crest 39, East Rutherford 0 Burns 29, Draughn 7 R-S Central 49, East Burke 28
Friday’s Games Crest at Burns Draughn at Shelby R-S Central at East Rutherford Chase at East Burke Kings Mountain open
9-0 8-1 6-3 4-4 7-3 4-5 2-7 1-9 1-8
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KM/CHASE: Mounties maul Chase 54-13; have open date next week From page 1B catch for a 12-yard touchdown and a 33-0 lead. After the ensuing kick, a holding penalty put the Trojans back on their 15. Owens fumbled, and this time Chance Frederick fell on it at the 16. Three plays later Dylan Frederick scored from seven yards out to run the score to 40-0. With just 2:10 left in the half Chase’s Bruce Squires circled right end for a 65yard touchdown run to cut the margin to 40-7. Kings Mountain wasn’t through, though, as Johnson returned the ensuing kickoff 65 yards to the Chase 25 yard line. After a lengthy injury timeout for EMS workers to assist a Trojan who
hurt his knee, the game resumed and Bell hit Johnson with a 14-yard pass with three-tenths of a second left to send the Mountaineers into intermission with a 477 lead. The Chase defense stopped the Mountaineers for the first time on the opening drive of the second half. However, on the punt the Chase return man fumbled and KM’s Dwayne Capps recovered it at the Trojan two. Bell scored from a yard out to run the score to 54-7 and a running clock was used for the remainder of the game. Chase tacked on its final TD with 2:36 remaining when Squires again went around right end on a sixyard run.
Kings Mountain’s Darian McClain runs hard in Friday’s SMAC game at Chase.
Trailblazers basketball registration Registration is underway for the Kings Mountain Elite Trailblazers basketball program. Onsite registration will be held at the East Elementary School field from 5:306:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Registration forms can be downloaded from www.kingsmountainelite.co m. Registration ends November 30. The cost is $50 (include jersey fee).
For more information contact Maurice Tate at 704460-3433 or Renata Surratt at 704-418-3077. Basketball programs are held for ages 5-6 co-ed, 7-8 co-ed, 8-10 boys and girls, 11-13 boys, and 11-13 girls. Cut-off age date is October 31. There is also an Elite Dribblers instructional league for ages 3-4. The cost is $40. Registration cost for cheerleading is $30.
Lloyd gave the players the day off Monday, and they’ll be off again Friday as some of the coaches go to scout East Burke. “We’ll maybe add a few things this week for East Burke, and get everybody healthy for the first time since our first game,” Lloyd noted. “It’s exciting for us to have everybody back. “I’m just so tickled at how well we played Friday. Our blocking was good. Cory Hester and Keenan Baker blocked well. Max Petersen moved to left tackle and did a great job. It was just a good effort from everybody. I’m really pleased because it was a total team win.”
Kings Mountain’s Dylan Frederick scores a touchdown in Friday’s win at Chase.
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VOLLEYBALL: Spikers fall to A.C. Reynolds, end season 19-6 lead at 10-9 on Ka’Myiah Pressley’s block of a Russell kill attempt, and Pressley moments later got a kill for a 12-10 KM lead. KM went on to lead 15-10 and was on top 17-11 when the Rockets called a timeout. They rallied briefly but strong play by Bolt up front sparked the Mountaineers to a 20-14 lead.
Trailing 22-20, the Rockets called another time out and began a late-match surge that led to victory. They tied the game at 22 on a kill by Sydney Kanupp. KM regained the lead before another Kanupp point tied the game at 23. Bolt’s kill tied the game at 25 before the Rockets scored the final two points for the win.
Bolt finished with 18 kills to lead the Mountaineers. Angel Peterson added six. Sara Pasour recorded 32 assists and seven digs. Gracie Hunter had 16 digs and Gretchen Boyles had 10 digs and three aces. Shaniyah Portee and Ashley Rhom had three kills each.
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KMMS Patriots fall 6-0 in Tri-County playoffs Kings Mountain fell to Shelby 6-0 in the opening round of the Tri-County Conference football playoffs. The Patriots, champions of the Eastern Division, finished their season with a 52 record while Shelby moves on to face Crest today in the conference championship game. Kings Mountain’s only other loss was to Shelby 126 in a non-division season opener. Shelby drove 90 yards after KM lost the ball on downs to score the game’s only touchdown on a fiveyard run by Fabian Pettis with 2:35 left in the first half. The highlight of the drive was a 54-yard pass reception that carried to the KM 28 yard line.
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Kings Mountain Middle’s softball team won two of its last three Tri-County games last week to end its season with a 5-7 overall record. On Monday, the Lady Patriots whipped East Rutherford 10-4. KM scored four runs in the fourth inning to take a 51 lead. After East cut the margin to 5-3, KM used four more runs in the sixth to extend the lead. Catie Payne pitched a complete game four-hitter. She struck out five. Morgan Stancil had one hit and scored three runs Layla Harris had two hits, two runs scored and two
RBI. Kings Mountain continued its strong play with a 10-3 victory over R-S Central. Catie Payne pitched a complete game, striking out six. Jessie Oheler led the plate attack with 4-for-4 and two doubles. Payne also added two hits and three runs scored. Josie Lowery, Morgan Stancil, Jozie Nail and Jami Nivens also provided hits for KM. Kings Mountain fell to East Lincoln 22-5 Thursday. KM led 5-4 entering the fifth inning but couldn’t hold on against the first place EL nine.
Quevedo-johns, assisted by Nathan Parker; and the last two goals by Kaleb Williams, assisted by Hernandez and Parker. The Patriots fell to East Lincoln 6-2 in their final game Thursday. Brandon Quevedo-johns scored both goals, assisted by Tristan Stenger and Nathan Parker.
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Hernandez. The other goal was scpred by Josh Visoso, assisted by Quevedo-johns. On Tuesday, the Patriots defeated R-S Central 5-1. Goals were scored by Alexis Garcia, assited by Josh Visoso; Nathan Parker, assisted by Brandon Quevedo-johns; Brandon
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KMMS kickers win 2 of 3, end season with 5-7 mark Kings Mountain Middle School’s soccer team won two of its final three games last week to end the season with a 5-7 mark in the TriCounty East. The Patriots defeated East Rutherford Monday 31. Brandon Quevedo-johns scored two goals, assisted by Nathan Parker and Julian
Morgan Stancil pitched for the Patriots. Emily Graham had two hits. Makena Deaton, Savanna Briggs and Amya White also led the Patriots at the plate.
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“I hope you will allow me to serve you and your family in Raleigh” Top Ten Reasons to Vote for Emily Church for NC Senate Emily is……. 10. a lifelong Burke County resident who was educated in the NC public school system. 9. solutions oriented and an effective team player. 8. compassionate. 7. service-oriented and excited to represent you in Raleigh. 6. honest and reliable. 5. a professional educator. 4. a champion of middle class values. 3. a Christian mother of two daughters in NC colleges. 2. an active advocate for education, the environment, our economy, and equality.
AND…….. 1. not a politician. From page 1B six-yard run by Roman Byers for a 21-12 lead. Chase fumbled the short kickoff and KM marched 54 yards in four plays to score on a 21-yard run by Byers to make the score 28-12 before Singletary answered with a 7-yard run to cut the margin to 28-20. Kings Mountain answered with a 51-yard, twoplay drive with Welch catching an 18-yard pass and Mosley going around right end 19 yards for the touchdown with 38 seconds left in the half. A 15-yard face mask penalty after
Welch’s catch aided the drive. The 35-20 lead held the rest of the quarter as the next two Chase possessions ended in fumbles. An apparent 53 yard touchdown run on a fumble recovery by Chase’s Braxton Jones was nullified on a block in the back penalty. However, the Trojans still got the ball on the KM 28 and scored three plays later on a 15 yard run by Williams and a two-point conversion run by Singletary to cut the margin to 3528, putting them within a touchdown and two-point conversion of a victory. The Mountaineers in general, and Mosley in par-
ticular, didn’t let that thought enter their mind. Will Quinn covered a Chase onside kick attempt at the KM 44 and Mosley ripped off a 13-yard gain to the Chase 43. After an illegal procedure penalty set the Mountaineers back to the 48, Mosley scored the clinching TD. Back-back tackles for loss by Jerdon Pressley early in the Trojans’ ensuing drive, and back-to-back tackles for loss by Reese Rhinehart and Owen Hardage at the end of the drive, resulted in the Trojans turning the ball over on downs.
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KM’s Moss 18th in West Regional
Madison Lutz
KM’s Lutz fifth in Regional, qualifies for state tourney Kings Mountain High senior Madison Lutz was competing in the State 3A golf tournament Monday and Tuesday at Long Leaf Country Club in Pinehurst. Lutz qualified for the event at last week’s Western Regional at Etowah Golf Course in Etowah. She shot an 85 there. Kings Mountain’s Sarah Scism shot 121. Lutz also qualified for the state tournament her freshman year. KMHS Coach Kevin Moss was proud of both of his players’ performances at Etowah. “This was Sarah’s second year in a row qualifying for the regional tournament,� Moss said. “Overall, she played much better than her score indicates. She had four very bad holes that really hurt her score. Her goal was to shoot a lower score than last year and she accomplished that goal by six strokes. She has really improved her golf game over the past four years. “Madison played the best round of her high school career when it mattered most,� he added. “She finished fifth overall in a field of 64 players which is the highest regional finish by a female golfer at Kings Mountain High School.�
Isaiah Tate of the 9-10 year-old KM Elite Trailblazers runs the ball against the Northeast Dolphins in Saturday's Southland Conference playoffs at Harding University High in Charlotte.
Three of four Trailblazers teams Advance to Southland final four Three of the four KM Elite Trailblazers football teams won their Southland Conference tournament openers Saturday to advance to the tournament’s final four. The 5-6 year old Trailblazers defeated the Carolina Hornets 14-6. Achilles Littlejohn dominated first round action with 135 yards rushing, two touchdowns and seven tackles on defense. Jordan Littlejohn converted on key third down plays in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. Thomas Fair (six tackles and one tackle for loss), Samarion Dawkins (four tackles), Lamarion Adams (three tackles), Jonathan “Crash� Moore (three tackles and one TFL) also made solid contributions for the Trailblazers defense. The Trailblazers advance to the Division I Southland semi-final round against the undefeated #1 Rock Hill Cow-
boys Saturday at 10 a.m. at Joe Collins Stadium in Chester, SC. The 7-8 year-old Trailblazers edged the Northeast Dolphins 8-6. The Dolphins led the entire game until Bryson Brown broke a 65-yard touchdown run with 1:57 left in the game. Brown also converted on an important two-point conversion to give the Trailblazers the lead. The Dolphins drove on their last possession all the way to the Trailblazers’ 20 yard line with 14 seconds left. On the last play of the game, Davaughn Norris made a crushing sack, forcing a fumble and recovering it to secure the victory. Brown finished with 11 carries for 105 yards, one touchdown and five tackles on defense. Jamari Houston also sparked the Trailblazers offense with seven carries for 52 yards.
Jayden Harris led the defense with five tackles and two tackles for loss. Davaughn Norris (four tackles, two sacks and two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery), Duane Jolly (two tackles, one TFL, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery) and Robert Kendrick (four tackles) also contributed to the defense. The Trailblazers will play the Gastonia Huskies in a rematch in the semi-final playoff game Saturday at 12:30 p.m. in Chester, SC. The 9-10 year-old Trailblazers defeated the Northeast Dolphins 14-6. Malachi Hamrick returned a kickoff 65 yards for a touchdown and Orlando Odums Jr. scored on a 29-yard run to lead the Trailblazers to their sixth consecutive win. The Trailblazers defense shut out Northeast until just 40 seconds left in the game. The defense was led by Sincere
Kings Mountain’s Kaitlyn Moss ran 18th in Saturday’s Western NC 3-A Regional cross country meet at Jackson Park in Hendersonville. Moss had her personal best time of 21:17 to lead the Lady Mountaineers to a ninth place finish. AC Reynolds finished first. Other KM runners included Mackenzie Smith 53rd, Meredith Wyte 63rd, Mariah Roberts 65th, Emily Crouse 82nd, Virginia Dellinger 85th and Cassie Morton 98th. Kings Mountain’s men were led by Jacob Edmondson, who finished 90th with a personal best time of 19:47. KM finished 18th. Asheville was the winner. Other KM runners were Bryson Key 91st, Collin Foster 101st. Matthew Burris 107th, and Gabriel Lankford 122nd.
Love (five tackles), Orlando Odums Jr. (5 tackles), Derek Wilson (three tackles) and Brandon McCall (two tackles and a fumble recovery). The Trailblazers, 7-1, advance to the semi-finals against the Mooresville Bulldogs, also 7-1, Saturday at 1:45 P.M. at Harding University High School in Charlotte. The 11-12 year old Trailblazers were shutout by the Northeast Dolphins 36-0. Gabriel Stephens led the KM defense with six tackles and Javari Rice added five tackles. The loss dropped the Trailblazers out of the Division I playoffs but they will continue their season in the Division II playoffs. They will play the Spartanburg Gators in the consolation round Saturday at 5:15 p.m. at SC School for the Deaf and Blind in Spartanburg, SC.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 22nd day of October, 2014 as Executrix of the Estate of MILDRED THRIFT CADENHEAD. deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned Linda Loftin, Executrix, on or before the 29th day of January, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate pament to the undersigned. This the 29th day of October, 2014. Linda Loftin, Executrix Estate of: Mildred Thrift Cadenhead 122 Center Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH3632 (10/29, 11/05,12 & 19/14)
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You can sponsor a locker through KMTDC fund raiser
Kenny McAbee, Phillip Mosier, and Danny McAbee, left to right, have fun
Former and present Kings Mountain High athletes, students, coaches and fans can help pay off the new KMHS field house by sponsoring a locker in the new field house, the Bill Bates field house, and the new KMHS women’s softball field house. The Kings Mountain Touchdown Club is $70,000 short of the amount needed to fully fund the project, and for just $300 you can purchase an engraved plaque that will be permanently displayed on a locker. To date, approximately 30 lockers have been sold and most of the plaques are
already in place. Plaques can be placed recognizing current or past players of all sports, graduates, in honor and/or in memory of former players, coaches, fans or anyone else. There are approximately 100 lockers in the new field house and about that many more in the Bill Bates Field House and the new women’s softball field house. When renovation is complete, the Bill Bates Field House will also be for women’s sports. Kings Mountain teams in all sports have won numerous conference, regional and state championships over
the years and lockers can be purchased in honor of those teams. Players who were allconference, all-state, Shrine Bowl, East-West game, etc., and those that set records can also be recognized. To sponsor a locker in your name or in memory or in honor of someone else, contact Jeff Falls at 704937-3597 or 704-860-1883 or email mjfalls10@carolina.rr.com You can also contact David or Marie Brinkley in care of the Kings Mountain Touchdown Club, PO Box 2017, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.
Kenny McAbee pays up on bet, Cowboys fall to Redskins, 20-17 Anglers attend 32nd annual game,'' said Kenny, who says “somebody had to win but I have a chance to redeem because they play again Dec.28 at Fedex Field in Washington, DC.'' Mosier who has Redskins memorabilia on the walls of his barber shop downtown added a Redskin shirt for Kenny to wear Tuesday. Mosier even
brought a football to add to Danny's “misery.” All three men were in front of their TV sets Monday night to watch what each of them said was great football. “I'm a good sport,'' said Kenny, who said he would endure lots of ribbing from friends. “I can take it but I will be back.'' he said.
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VIP tourney at Outer Banks For the seventh year in a row, Cleveland County’s Social Worker for the Blind, Lucy Plyler, took four Visually Impaired Persons (VIPs) to the North Carolina Outer Banks for the Annual VIP Fishing Tournament. The group from Cleveland County had a great day of fishing off Jennette’s Pier last week. One member of the group, Connie Collins of Kings Mountain, won 2nd Place with a total of 82 points representing Jennette’s Pier. The tournament opens up four piers and two head boats to about 500 visually impaired persons (VIPs) from across the state. Only fish caught on the participant's line and reeled in by the participant during the established time limit can be counted toward participant's total points in the tournament. Volunteers are only permitted to bait hooks and
Standing, back row L to R are: Richard Anderson, Dale Lieser, Shelby Lion Dave Titus, Dorothy Hopper, and Connie Collins. Standing Front: Janice Anderson, Lucy Plyler, and Lizzie Hopper. Sitting: Doris Wilson and Helen Craig cast the line into the ocean. This was the first year the tournament counted points based on types of fish caught instead of total weight caught. The annual event is sponsored by the First Flight, Nags Head, Manteo, Wanchese, Columbia, Currituck, Lower Currituck and Plymouth Lions Clubs and attracts over 500 blind and visually impaired individuals and over 300 volunteers from all over North Carolina, Connecticut, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, and Georgia to the Outer Banks each October. The North Carolina Lions VIP Fishing Tournament is a non-profit organization celebrating its 32nd Anniversary this year. The project brings in participants for three days of recreation, fellowship, and independent living workshops designed to help visually impaired persons (VIPs). It is the largest gathering of visually impaired in North Carolina and is believed to be the largest event of its kind in North America. The VIP program touches the lives of a small percentage of those persons who are attempting to conform to a world of the sighted. Tournament officials recognize the
need to build support and a financial base for the project. In-kind services secured locally and statewide help offset the annual costs. Fund-raisers, such as the adopt-a-fisherman program, contributions and smaller projects cover expenses of the annual event that can exceed $200,000. Participants arrive on the Outer Banks on a Monday, are housed in local hotels, have six meals, go fishing on two head boats and four ocean fishing piers for a day of recreation, participate in seminars and independent living training, and visit with vendors. The closing awards banquet on Wednesday offers motivation and awards. The project has grown from a local tournament serving 12 blind children in 1982 to the 500 participants in 2014. Kings Mountain Lions Club, Lawndale Lions Club, and Shelby Lions Club who helped make it possible for the group from Cleveland County to go on this trip. Central United Methodist of Kings Mountain was a partner this project. , Richard and Janice Anderson drove many hours and miles, and making it a fun trip for the group.
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The Washington Redskins beat the Dallas Cowboys 20-17 in overtime Monday night to the delight of Danny McAbee and Central Barber Shop barber Phillip Mosier who are enjoying some fun this week with Danny's brother, Kenny, a diehard Cowboys fan. “It was a hard-fought
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KINGS MOUNTAIN CITY COUNCIL meets last Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Kings Mountain City Hall, 101 W. Gold St. CLEVELAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. in the commissioners’ chambers, second floor, County Administration Building, 311 E. Marion St., Shelby. CLEVELAND COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS meets the second Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. in the Board Room of the Board of Elections, 215 Patton Drive, Shelby.
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CLUB MEETINGS AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY meets the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 155, E. Gold Street. AMERICAN LEGION POST 155 meets second Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Post on East Gold Street in Kings Mountain. DOUGH MAKERS INVESTMENT CLUB – The Dough Makers Investment Club (for women) usually meets every third Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Edward Jones Office at 307 B East King Street. For information, please contact the Edward Jones Office at 704-739-0997 or Mikie Smith, President, 704-739-4554. KINGS MOUNTAIN ROTARY CLUB Meets every Thursday, noon, at the Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King St. SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY – Meets every first Tuesday of the month at the KM Art Center (Old Depot), 301 N. Piedmont Ave. Social time is at 6:30 p.m. and the program is at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome. KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMAN’S CLUB – Meets the 4th Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club, E. Mountain St.
EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMAN’S CLUB– Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club, E. Mountain St. MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP – Meets every fourth Thursday of every month at Central United Methodist Church. VFW POST 9811, Kings Mountain/Cherryville meets the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. BBQ chicken plates at $7 will be sold Oct. 25 beginning at 4 p.m. Carryout or dine in. Community trunkatreat will be Halloween Day at 7 p.m. at the Post, 3800 Margrace Road. Everyone welcome. A Halloween Bash Saturday,Nov. 1 will feature a costume contest, DJ and food, everyone 21 and older welcome. IN COUNTRY VIETNAM VETERANS breakfast group – Meets the 2nd Monday of every month, 9 a.m., at Mountain View Restaurant in Kings Mountain. Contact Carl Morrow at 704-734-0142 for more information. KM KIWANIS CLUB – Meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for dinner in the Community Room (lower level) at the Mauney Memorial Library, S. Piedmont Ave. KM LIONS CLUB– Meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Linwood Restaurant, 805 Cleveland Ave. THIRD TUESDAY MORNING MEN’S CLUB meets at 9 a.m. at Mountain View Restaurant. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS: Kings Mountain– Christ the King Catholic Church, 714 Stone St., 6:30 p.m., meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Contact: Mary (704) 482-8690. You may also call the Reach Line & Information at (704) 319-1625, or go to www.oa.org. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for membership. The groups are self-supporting. POSITIVE ATTITUDES WALKING CLUB - There is an open invitation to all Kings Mountain ladies to join the Positive Attitudes Walking Club. The club members walk in various downtown areas of Kings Mountain during lunch hours. An inspirational devotion is provided. For more information call 704-472-4403. COLONEL
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BRIGHT CHAPTER Daughters of the American Revolution meets monthly for programs. Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence is eligible to join the DAR. For more information on membership or attending our meeting, please contact Loretta Cozart at 704-241-2218. SHELBY KIWANIS CLUB meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at noon, Smoke on the Square, 5 E. Marion St., or 2nd Thursday at 5:30 pm. at Dragonfly Wine Market, 101 W Warren St. Call Pres. David Barker 704-4721286 for information.
SPECIAL EVENTS GREAT PUMPKIN HALLOWEEN parade Friday, Oct. 31. Meet at City Hall at 10 a.m.Check out the City of Kings Mountain website cityofkm.com Battle of Kings Mountain Chapter Sons of the American Revolution will hold a special Veterans Day program Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church. Dinner is $15 and reservations may be made by forwarding check to SAR Chapter, PO Box 2277, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Andrzei Milewski will relate his experiences as Germany and Russia attacked his homeland of Poland in Septmber 1939. Take personal care items or monetary donations for the VA Hospital at Salisbury where members (guests invited) will attend Wreaths Across America at the National Cemetery in Salisbury Dec. 13.
PATRICK SENIOR CENTER BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC – Meets the third Wednesday of the month from 10– 11:30 a.m. in the Craft Room, sponsored by Gentiva. BACKPACK PROJECT – Please bring in non-perishable food items for our backpack project. These backpacks go to students who need a little extra food over the weekend. Suggested items are: individual cereal packs (can be eaten without milk), Pop Tarts, individual prepared dinners (mac & cheese, spaghetti, etc.), fruit cups, applesauce, pudding cups, Beanie Weenies, peanut butter, juice boxes, crackers or cookies. FREE COMPUTER CLASSES taught by Pat Bolte are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center. Emphasis is on individual attention. TAI CHI CLASS – Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-3 p.m. in Conference Room I. Andrew Baker is instructor of Tai Chi 4 Health & Balance and a donation of $3 per person is requested. Rotating exercises, health lessons, and surprise extras keep it fresh. All donations will go toward purchase of DVDs for the class.
NEW BEGINNER LINE DANCES Beginners Line Dance classes are taught by Archie Cherpak each Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. at the Patrick Center. SUPPORT GROUPS AT PATRICK CENTER- First Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. Evening Alzheimer’s Support Group, Neisler Life Enrichment Center, Kings Mountain; first Wednesdays at 10 a.m. depression support group, Patrick Center; second Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. Evening Dementia support group, Life Enrichment Center, Shelby; fourth Tuesdays 6 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group, Life Enrichment Center, Shelby; last Mondays at 2 p.m. diabetic support and education, Patrick Senior Center. All aboard to Charlotte for the Southern Christmas Show Nov. 19 at 8:30 a.m. Tickets are $9.50 and senior residents pay $1 for transportation. BROAD RIVER GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, 1145 County Home Rd., Shelby – archives are open every Tuesday night from 6-8 p.m. and also on the 2nd and 3rd Mondays from noon-4 p.m. and 2nd and 3rd Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Presentations at Neal Senior Center in Shelby continue October and November, all programs at 3 p.m., and includes light refreshments. Meet in the large conference room at Neal Center, Highway 18 North, turn on 100 TR Harris Drive first building on the right after you turn. Mark your calendar: Nov. 9 – John Krebs, “When the Spanish came through in the 1500s.” Short field trips planned in Nov. Broad River Genealogical Society membership is $25. Applications available at the Archives building or at any presentation. For more information Email Greg Payseur: topgun@shelby.net
HOSPICE The Hospice Store - Located at 323 E. Marion Street beside Dollar General near Uptown Shelby. Please call Angela Jones at 704-751-3530 if you have items to donate or for volunteer opportunities. Store Hours: Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
KINGS MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM Spirit of Christmas Past-Saturday, Dec. 6 Celebrate the season with a full day of activities sure to get the whole family into the holiday spirit! 10am-3pm: Experience the magic of the Toys, Games & TRAINS exhibit, and tour the historic Barber House decorated for the holidays. Learn about the history of Christmas celebrations, and participate in traditional craft demonstrations such as Scherenschnitte, the historic German art of paper-cutting, presented by Linda Bell. Bring home your own hand-made ornaments! 5pm-7pm: Enjoy a special "night run" of the Toys, Games & TRAINS exhibit, candlelight tours of the historic Barber House,
and hot apple cider with cookies by the firelight.
SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY Kings Mountain Arts Center 301 N. Piedmont Ave. Gift Shop features fine art, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry and wearable art. Ongoing – Offering art and pottery classes, and ongoing art exhibits by local and regional artists. Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10 am.-4 pm; or by appointment contact 704-739-5585 or 704-739-2056. GATEWAYS TO THE SOUTH – A JUDGED ART COMPETITION AND EXHIBIT – Oct. 2- Nov. 14 sponsored by Southern Arts Society at the Depot. . Artwork relates to Southern history and culture, landscapes, people, events, still life and scenes of the past.
MAUNEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY Story Time Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. in the Community Room; Play Group Fridays at 10 a.m. in the Community Room; Open Computer Lab 10 a.m. until noon every Monday in the Community Room, no registration required; Computer Classes Oct. 16,18 and 28. Call 704-7392371 option 3 to register. City of Kings Mountain Great Pumpkin Parade Friday, Oct.31. Meet at City Hall at 10 a.m. No Play Group at the Library on this day. Beginning Oct. 6 classes on Mondays to help you get the training, get the interview, get the job. Four modules to meet your needs. Taught by Cleveland Community College instructors. Registration is required. Call or stop by the Library today to reserve your place. LAST TUESDAY of each month, 5 p.m. “A Company of Readers” Book Club in Community Room. Open to the public. Have fun and make friends at this unique book club, a gathering of different ages and varied tastes. Read the book of your choice and participate by briefly sharing. GASTON COUNTY Adult Nutrition Program - Spend one hour a month delivering a smile and a hot lunch to the home bound elderly. Help is needed in Bessemer City. To volunteer, call 704-862-7676. CHARLOTTE FOLK SOCIETY- second Friday gatherings at 7:30 p.m., family friendly and free at Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Ave., front doors open at 7 p.m., free parking. www.folksociety.org or call 704-563-7080.
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VA expands Fry Scholarship eligibility to include spouses of service members who died on active duty The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will begin accepting applications by mail on Monday, November 3, 2014, for the Fry Scholarship under newly expanded eligibility criteria to include surviving spouses of service members who died on active duty. The expanded criteria for the Fry Scholarship is the latest in a series of VA actions to implement provisions of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (“Choice Act”). Specifically, Section 701 of the Choice Act expands the Fry Scholarship to include the surviving spouses of Service members who died in the line of duty after September 10, 2001. Prior to
this expansion, only children of those who died in the line of duty were eligible for this benefit. “We can never fully repay the debt we owe to these families who have lost a loved one,” said VA Secretary Robert McDonald. “It is a privilege to provide educational benefits that will make a positive difference in their lives.” The Fry Scholarship was created to honor Sergeant John David Fry, 28, of Lorena, Texas. Sergeant Fry had one week left in his tour in Iraq in 2006, when he volunteered to continue working for seven more hours disarming explosive devices, despite having already sustained an injury to his
hand. He made the ultimate sacrifice on March 8, 2006, in Anbar province, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated. He left behind a widow and three young children. The Fry Scholarship will entitle eligible spouses to up to 36 months of the full, 100-percent level of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, which includes a tuition-and-fee payment, a monthly housing allowance and stipend for books and supplies. Some spouses currently eligible for or already receiving benefits under the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program may now be eligible for the Fry Scholarship.
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All surviving spouses eligible for DEA and the Fry Scholarship must make an irrevocable election for terms beginning on or after January 1, 2015. VA will identify surviving spouses eligible for both programs and send them a letter with comparative information on the benefits available and instructions on how make an election. Information about these two programs is available on VA’s website and the GI Bill website: www.benefits.va.gov/ gibill. The VA call center (888-GIBILL-1) also will be able to help individuals understand the differences between the two programs.
Contract Packaging Resources is voluntarily recalling 11,640 boxes of Assured™ brand Naproxen Sodium tablets because some cartons actually contain bottles of Ibuprofen, a different pain reliever. The Ibuprofen bottles were placed in the Naproxen Sodium boxes due to a packaging error. The affected products are boxes of Assured™ brand Naproxen Sodium Tablets 220mg, 15 count (Lot #FH4102A) [SKU #122368/UPC #639277223685] containing bottles of Ibuprofen softgels in 200mg strength. Consumers who intentionally avoid using Ibuprofen due to allergy, or other medical conditions, should be advised that they may have inadvertently purchased Ibuprofen 200mg softgels, believing it was
Naproxen Sodium 220mg tablets. Allergic reactions can range from mild irritation or hives to serious reactions such as anaphylaxes that may be life-threatening. The firm has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall. The recalled Assured brand drug products were distributed nationwide to Dollar Tree® and sold via the Dollar Tree® retail stores and internet site. Contract Packaging Resources is notifying its distributors and customers directly and arranging for replacement of all recalled products. Consumers may return the recalled products to the place of purchase or contact the firm by phone at 336-2523422, on Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Eastern).
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