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Veterans Day November 11 The City of Kings Mountain will host the annual Veteran’s Day Parade and Observance on Tuesday, November 11. The observance will begin with the parade starting at the War Memorial on Railroad Avenue, across from the Joy Performance Center, at 10:45 a.m. The Kings Mountain Police Department Color Guard will step off the parade with the Loch Norman Pipe Band and all veterans and their families are invited to join in the parade. The parade will proceed to Patriots Park where the observance will take place at the Patriots’ Memorial. The Veteran’s Day address will be given by Abraham Ruff, US Army, SGM (Ret.). The Patriots’ Memorial, located at the west entry to Patriots Park (Cansler Street and Gold Street), has plaques honoring those soldiers who died in combat during WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam. “The City was originally approached a few years ago by an informal group of local Vietnam veterans who wanted to have a memorial dedicated to those soldiers from Kings Mountain who were killed in action in Vietnam. We realized there was no memorial for any of our local heroes who gave their lives in battle to preserve our freedoms. We found a design where we could incorporate the names all the heroes in a monument, the Patriots’ Memorial,” said Mayor Rick Murphrey. All veterans are invited to be part of the observance. There will be limited seating in front of the stage and participants are encouraged to bring portable chairs. Parking will be available at the park. In the event of rain, the program will be moved inside to City Hall.

To mark Veterans Day this year, the Herald worked in conjunction with Mallorie Edmondson, a Kings Mountain High School senior whose senior projAbe Ruff ect deals with veteran appreciation in this country. Edmondson conducted a number of extensive interviews with area veterans -- from several branches in the military. They shared with Edmondson what it meant to them to serve and how the experience shaped their lives, then and now. Curtis Thrift – U.S. National Guard When Curtis Thrift joined the U.S. Army National Guard, he hadn’t even begun his senior year of high school. In fact, he needed his mother to sign for him because he was still under 18. As he recalls she wasn’t the biggest fan of his decision because she didn’t want him to get hurt. The Kings Mountain native entered boot camp at Fort Jackson, in Columbia, S.C., an experience he recently described as never boring. While there, he says he learned a lot about leadership and discipline. He also learned to have a lot of respect for those who served in combat. “Veterans should be recognized more often because a veteran is someone who has See VETERANS DAY, 7A

Hawkins retracts casino support Ward III Councilman Tommy Hawkins surprised a packed city hall crowd last Tuesday, which included 52 responders to a recent search for a missing senior resident, with the announcement that he was changing his original position of support for a proposed Catawba Indian Nation resort/casino to that of opposition. He waved his stamped letter at last Tuesday's city council meeting to the members of the Kings Mountain Awareness Group in the audience and stated that he was mailing the letter to Kevin K. Washburn, Secretary of Indian Affairs, in Washington,

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DC stating that he he had reevaluated a decision made 10 m o n t h s Tommy Hawkins ago and retracts previous support. “This community does not welcome casinos, I can't believe you want to evict a church and bring in a casino,'' he said. After the meeting Hawkins said one of the reasons he changed his mind was his recent visit in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hawkins is the second council member to voice opposition to what supporters hail as an economic development project and a potential economic boon for Cleveland County. At-large councilman Keith Miller refused last year

to sign the letter of endorsement by the mayor and city council. Hawkins made his remarks prior to a presentation by a group of six members of the Kings Mountain Awareness group who asked city council to retract their support of the project. Adam Forcade, a leader of the Kings Mountain Awareness Group, said: “My observation is that I firmly believe that several of you councilmen wish you had made a different decision last year when approached with this issue. I am sure at the time you got caught up in the moment and truly believed a casino would be a good thing for Kings Mountain. I believe some of you went along because of the benefits you believed would accumulate to the community as a whole. See HAWKINS, 7A

Round Of Applause for West Elementary DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry (N.C.-10) was on hand Monday at West Elementary School to congratulate the Kings Mountain school on recently being named a Blue Ribbon School, a federal Department of Education honor shared by just five public schools in the state. West Elementary was recently named by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan as a 2014 National Blue Ribbon School. West was recognized for the high learning standards achieved by the students and named an Exemplary High Performing School. “Schools are more than mere money and mere buildings, mere things,” McHenry said while presenting a flag that had recently flown over the U.S. Capitol. “Education is about people. And it’s the people in this room and in this school district that have made this distinction possible.” McHenry was joined by

West Elementary principal Heather Pagan is presented with an American flag by U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry on Monday during a ceremony recognizing the school as a Blue Ribbon School, a recent honor bestowed by the U.S. Department of Education. Photo by ELLIS NOELL local officials, school sys- West Elementary. “This school is doing an tem administrators, several members of the Cleveland excellent job of preparing County Board of Education See APPLAUSE, 6A and the faculty and staff of

Churches not banned City Attorney Mickey Corry told city council in a memorandum issued to the mayor, council members and city manager Oct. 20 that the use by a church of a govern mentally-owned facility, as has been occurring nearly four years at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center by Advent Lutheran Church is “not lawful.” The legal opinion was also sent to Arise, a church which has been meeting on temporary basis at the YMCA. The YMCA building is also owned by the City of Kings Mountain. City Manager Marilyn Sellers wrote Advent Church Council President Cle-

non Tackett that “I want to be perfectly clear that your church can rent the Senior Center, but cannot be, in order to co mply with law, continuous, ongoing and indefinite in length, I invite you to rent the Senior Center for any special events you may have in the future.” Corry said in the memorandum to council that the usage of city buildings by a religious group, in his opinion, had always posed a potential legal issue and his opinion is shared by the Institute of Government at UNC Chapel Hill. Mayor Rick Murphrey said the See CHURCHES, 7A

Mayor responds to city action Members of the Advent Lutheran Church were recently told that they would no longer be able to use the Patrick Senior Center as their place of worship after Oct. 31. The issue was discussed briefly at the recent city council meeting. The city attorney said the issue was a legal matter and a closed session, already scheduled, was held after the regular meeting adjourned. Mayor Rick Murphrey issued the following response to questions of why the church was denied use of the building. “It is so unfortunate that the situation involving the church use of the city-owned facilities has come to a controversial point, and the role of the City of Kings Mountain

which has caused such. “This situation arose by reason of the Senior Center staff being approached by church members desiring to have temporary use of the Patrick Senior Center until a permanent location could be located for the purpose of that group having its religious services. At the beginning of that relationship, in every regard, it was the city's understanding that the occupancy and usage at the Patrick Senior Center would be only temporary in nature; but other usage, during the temporary relationship, evolved into a permanent location of the Patrick Senior See MAYOR, 6A

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BESSEMER CITY -Laverne Foster, 63 of Bessemer City, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 at her home. A native of Cleveland County she was born January 6, 1951, daughter of Amzi and Estelle McCraw McNeely. She was a member of Lighthouse Ministries and a supervisor at Pharr Yarns. She was a loving mother, grand and great grandmother. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Dwight Foster;

two sisters, Elaine Williams and Katherine McNeely. She is survived by three sons, Shane Helms and wife Wendy of Mt. Holly, Bobby Foster and wife Kara, and Jimmy Foster and wife Trish, both of Andrews, NC; one daughter, Dustie Janney and her husband Jason of the home; one brother, Rev. Don McNeely and wife Judy of Bessemer City; grandchildren, Little Joe Gladden and wife Amber, Kelse, Kaele, and Kilee Ann Helms, Jessica, Samantha, Josh, Jamie, and Chris Foster; one great grandchild, Carter Rush Arrowood; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Foster and Trina Foster Whitaker, her and her sister-in-laws looked to one another as sisters. They loved her very much; she was a wonderful lady, sis-

ter, and friend. She will be missed dearly; we will see you on the other side, Sis! A funeral service was held Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain, Rev. Don McNeely and Rev. Bruce Davis officiating. The family received friends Monday night, 6-8:30 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain. Burial was at Westview Gardens in Bessemer City. Memorials may be made to her church, Lighthouse Ministries, 1908 Shelby Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain. Online condolences at www.claybarnette.com.

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SHELBY - Keith Gaylord Bloomer, 58, of South Washington Street, died Friday, October 31, 2014. Visitation was Sunday at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home. A private entombment in Sunset Cemetery, in the Wells Family Mausoleum, followed the visitation.

SHELBY - Kenneth “Ken” Goode, 71, died Sat., Nov. 1, 2014, at his home. Services were held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church. Burial is at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery.

Peggy Marie Ariail Bridges Peggy Marie Ariail Bridges, 86, Cleveland County, passed away Monday, October 27, 2014, at the Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 31, at Zoar Baptist Church, Shelby. Burial at Cleveland Memorial Park.

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Vera Blackwell Cunningham SHELBY-Vera Blackwell Cunningham, 99, died Mon., Oct. 27, 2014, at her home. Funeral services were Thursday at 11 a.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home. Burial is at Cleveland Memorial Park.

Sid Sheppard, Jr. KINGS MOUNTAIN - William Sidney “Sid” Sheppard, Jr., 47, Kings Mountain, died Monday, October 27, 2014 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. A funeral service was Saturday, Nov. 1, with interment at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain.

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Homecoming program Adams Chapel AME Zion Church will have its Homecoming Service Nov. 9, at 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The dynamic and powerful speaker will be Dr. Pruella K. Sanders of Vestibule AME Zion Church in Kings Mountain. Adams Chapel is located at 212 Lake Montonia Rd. in Kings Mountain. Call 704-7394636 for more information.

Six sentenced Monday on drug trafficking charges U.S. District Judge Robert J. Conrad, Jr. Monday handed down prison sentences ranging from 168 to 84 months to six defendants involved in a drug trafficking conspiracy, announced Anne M. Tompkins, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. The six men each pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine. U.S. Attorney Tompkins was joined in making the announcement by John A. Strong, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Charlotte Division and Chiaef Robert C. Helton of the Gastonia Police Department. Judge Conrad sentenced Torbent Lamont Jackson, 34, of Charlotte to 168 months

in prison; James Russell Coulter, 35, of Grover, N.C., to 132 months in prison; Mario Demond Floyd, 34, of Charlotte, to 120 months in prison; Larry Donnell Erby, Jr., 35, of Gastonia, N.C to 120 months in prison; Thomas Monteres Burris, 34, of Gastonia, to 87 months in prison; and Carroll MacArthur Williams, Jr., 35, of Winston-Salem, N.C. to 84 months in prison. Each defendant was also ordered to serve five years under court supervision upon release from prison. According to filed court documents and court proceedings, from 2002 to September 2013, in Gaston and Mecklenburg counties and elsewhere, the defendants conspired with each other and others to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances,

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including dozens of kilograms of cocaine and dozens of ounces of crack cocaine with a street value in excess of $2 million. Coulter’s and Floyd’s sentences were enhanced because of their prior criminal histories and because they possessed a firearm in furtherance of the conspiracy. The defendants are currently in federal custody and will be transferred to the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons upon designation of a federal facility. All federal sentences are served without the possibility of parole. The case was investigated by the FBI and Gastonia PD. Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven R. Kaufman of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Charlotte handled the prosecution. United States v. Durham et al.; Case Number 3:13-cr258.

ARRESTS OCT. 28: David Scott Noblett, 32, 824-2nd St., synthetic drug possession, possession drug paraphernalia, violation 50B order, $1630 bond, secured. OCT. 29: Stephen Blair Vaughn, 48, Blacksburg, SC, exceed speed limit, $1000 bond, secured. OCT. 30: Cassie Marie Yow, 22, no insurance, criminal summons. NOV. 1: Brandon Resean Ellis, 26, 909 Grace St., order for arrest, driving while license revoked, $365 bond. NOV. 1: Patricia Kay Dover, 48, 906 Blacksburg Hwy, communicating threats, criminal summons. NOV. 1: Christopher James Casey, 34, Gastonia, robbery with dangerous weapon, felony, impersonating law enforcement officer, kidnapping, felony, cited for carrying concealed weapon and simple assault, $75,000 bond, secured. NOV. 2: Patricia Lee Warren, 44, 104-E East King St., communicating threats, order for arrest, communicating threats, $636 bond, secured. NOV. 2: Terrell Darren Whitworth, 37, domestic assault, no bond. CITATIONS OCT. 27: Ronata Annette Hunter, 39, Gastonia, no insurance, expired tag. OCT. 30: Holly Leach, 21, 308 W. Gold St., no operator's license, expired tag. NOV. 2: Kenyatta Dawkins Buckeas, 33, No. 2 4 612 Charles St., possession drug paraphernalia. INCIDENTS OCT. 27: YMCA, 211 Cleveland Ave., reported that someone cut two signs. OCT. 28: A resident of Pearce Drive reported that her 2003 Cadillac was damaged in a church parking lot. OCT. 28: A resident of Bridges Drive reported theft of plants, a porcelain angel, two lawn chairs and two metal tire ramps. OCT. 29: Kings Food

Store, 320 Waco Road, reported that a customer cashed a fraudulent money order. OCT. 29: Food Lion, 610 E. King St., reported shoplifting. OCT. 29: Turning Point Auto Sales, 1704 Shelby Road, reported theft of three aluminum wheels and tires. OCT. 29: Police recovered a reported stolen 1989 Chevrolet truck on Kings Road. OCT. 30: Kings Food Store, 320 Waco Road, reported that a customer cashed six checks with insufficient funds. NOV. 1: A resident of Gastonia reported that a man pointed an air gun at him and ordered victims to lie on ground and took currency and two EBT cards. NOV. 2: A resident of Farris Road reported theft of two leaf blowers and one hedge trimmer on Princeton Drive. The equipment was valued at $1140. WRECKS OCT. 9: Officer F.L. Wittington said that Johnna Sism, 111 Robinson Road, driving a 2003 Honda on Phifer Road, said she was trying to miss a small dog in the road and hit a stopped 2011 Nissan operated by Jane Byers, 109 S. Deal St. Property damages were estimated at $2,000. OCT. 14: Officer Chris McKnight said that a 2010 Nissan owned by Lakisha Lipscomb of Belmont was parked at Buckeye Corp. parking lot and damaged $1500 by a driver who left the scene. OCT. 21: Officer M.D. Butler said that Danny Keith Davis, Shelby, backing his 2012 Dodge from a parking lot at 112 S. Piedmont Ave., struck a 2004 Ford operated by Frank Lee Whittington Jr., 807 Margrace Road, owned by the City of Kings Mountain. Property damages were slight. OCT. 24: Officer G.L. McKinney said that Keshia Mitchem, 113 Dover Ave.. said that bright sun-

light blinded her and the 2004 Ford she was driving hit a 2013 Nissan operated by Stacy McRorie of Cornelius. The accident happened on the US 74 Bypass. Property damages were estimated at $9,000. Mitchem was checked for leg pain by EMS. OCT. 25: Officer Chris Tate said that an unknown vehicle backed into a 2006 Chrysler operated by Charlena Hicks of Gaffney, SC. The accident happened on N. City Street and damage was minor. OCT. 25: Officer M.D. Butler charged Gary Lewis Hopper Jr., 331 Oak Grove Road Lot 32, with driving while license revoked for an impaired driving revocation, careless and reckless driving, passing in no passing zone and failure to report an accident after his car wrecked on Margrace Road. Hopper attempted to pass a vehicle, ran off the left side of the road, crossed the road and ran off the side of the road, then struck a mailbox, a fire hydrant and several trees before overturning. The driver fled the scene and was arrested on Pierce Court. Property damages were estimated at $4,000 to the vehicle, $3300 to the fire hydrant and $1500 to the mailbox and landscaping at 308 Margrace Road. OCT. 25: Officer G.L. McKinney charged Michael Moshier II, 213 Thornburg Dr., with driving while license revoked and safe movement violation after the driver crossed King Street in his 2000 Audi in the path of a 1992 Ford operated by Richard Smart, 106 Foster Court. Damage was slight to both vehicles. OCT. 25: Officer Kyle Bell said that Ethan Simmons, 603 Crescent Circle, operating a 2001 Ford, and Diamond Brown of Shelby, operating a 2010 Kia, collided in the parking lot of Verizon Wireless at 101 W. King Street. Property damages were estimated at $1300.

Eastside Baptist hosts Billy Graham Film Sunday Eastside Baptist to Host Billy Graham Film Eastside Baptist Church in Kings Mountain will host the newly released 30 minute film called “HEAVEN” as part of the 2014 My 2014 HOPE with Billy Graham which is being launched throughout America in November. As Dr. Graham states, “Heaven…but first, there must be a decision here and now in this life.” Death comes to all, but when it comes to you or those you love, will you be ready? Do you have the hope of heaven? Said Pas-

tor Ron Caulder, "Think about how little hope there is in the world today. There are wars, disease, widespread drug and alcohol abuse, depression, chronic unemployment, violent crime, and the downward moral spiral. Hope seems elusive. The ultimate hope is to know that our sins are forgiven, that one day we will be in the presence of God for eternity. There is no greater hope regardless of what happens on earth. This hope is in Jesus Christ! '' Caulder continued, "If you are unsure of your

eternal destiny or know a loved one or friend who is uncertain, you are invited to come and hear a clear loving presentation of the Gospel from Billy Graham and the real-life stories of people who desired lasting hope and found it in Jesus Christ." The special presentation is at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9, at East Side Baptist Church. For more information call the church at 704739-8055 or visit the web at www.eastsidebaptistkm. org. Eastside Baptist is located at 308 York Road in Kings Mountain.

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Eleven young women will make their debut Eleven young women will make their debut at Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Zeta Mu Omega Chapter's 59th debutante ball Saturday, Nov. 22. It will be a “fairytale” experience for the debutantes as they arrive at 6 p.m. with families and guests at Highland School of Technology. This group of high school juniors was selected because of their record of scholastic achievement, civic mindedness and moral character. Participants have enjoyed a variety of activities including a mother/daughter reception, back to school cookout, get acquainted lock-in/ sleepover, bowling extravaganza, fashion show/etiquette presentation, Sunday morning worship service, the International Festival at UNC Charlotte and a university open house at North Carolina A&T State University. They also performed community service for a combined total of 22 hours in support of 'Stop Hunger Now' initiative during the sorority's 66th Boyle in Charlotte. The 2014 Queen of the Ball will be crowned by the 2013 Queen La'Daisha Najai Smith. The 2014 debutantes: Tyla Monique Barnes is the daughter of Lt. Col. and Mrs. Darryl G. Barnes, USM (Ret). She attends Cox Mill High School. Her marshal is Tyler Arnold, a student at Cox Mill High School. Kennedi Denise Curry is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Curry. She attends Ashbrook High School. Her marshal is Zack Del Vecchio,

a student at Ashbrook High School. Jade Malik Dorsey is the daughter of Jara A. McDowell and Octavia Dorsey. She attends Shelby High School. Her marshal is Andrew Ussery III, a student at Shelby High School. Corinthia Hannah Friday is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Friday. She attends Highland School of Technology. Her marshal is Jeremiah Paul, a student at Ashbrook High School. Heaven Ahyaya Gullate is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Gullate. She attends Highland School of Technology. Her marshal is Dominic Dee, a student at Highland School of Technology. Gwendolyn Marcelette Hopper is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kareem Marshall and Dandre Hopper. She attends Kings Mountain High School. Her marshal is Jaylen Wray, a student at Crest High School. Letitia Maria Jamerson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Jamerson. She attends Shelby High School. Her marshal is Malik Osborn, a student at Cleveland County Community College. Ebony Faith Lee is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Lee. She attends Cherryville High School. Her marshal is Joshua Feemster, a student at Highland School of Technology. Empris Ta'lijah Orr is the daughter of P. Tribble and Bronwyn Orr. She attends Highland School of Technology. Her marshal is John Wilson, a student at Clover High School.

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June B. Jones opens Nov. 14 The children's theater production “Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells'' will be presented by the Kings Mountain Little Theatre Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14 and 15, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. at the Joy Performance Center, 202 S. Railroad Avenue. Tickets are $5 each. For reservations and information call the KMLT box office at 704-730-9408 or visit www.kmlt.org. Co-directed by Page Thompson and Connie Fox, the show features a cast of young people ages 12-20 including Sarah Fox, Ashlee Hamrick, Chris Stone, Nick Howell, Carver Thompson, John Randall, Ely Thompson, Sophia Kellstrom, Mary Jarrett, Anna Price, and Lexi Wright. The technical crew includes Caroline and Ana Faith Allen, Cody Lavender, Katie Stone, and Daniel Fox. Junie B. Jones, first grader, is super excited about the upcoming holiday sing-along and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too bad tattletale May keeps ruining all of Junie B's fun. So when Junie B. draws May's name for Secret Santa, she comes up with the perfect plan to teach her nemesis a lesson. But will the Christmas spirit of peace and good will interfere before she can give you-know-who what she deserves? - a hilarious and endearing tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park.

GOLD PUMPKIN WINNERS – These three young people found the gold pumpkin during the Halloween parade/activities at Patriots Park Friday. From left, Boxleigh Mahoney, Kaliyah Brown and Elijah Perry. The Halloween Day event is sponsored by the City of Kings Mountain. Photos by ELLIS NOELL

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Joy Theatre one of the biggest draws in KM The Joy has been called the Joy for over a half century and now the Joy Performance Center of Kings Mountain is shaping up to be one of the biggest draws in downtown Kings Mountain. The recent presentation of “Liberty Mountain,” the drama about the Oct. 7, 1780 Revolutionary War Battle of Lib Stewart Managing Editor Kings Mountain written by Bob Inman, brought big crowds. Little Theatre officials say the drama will draw even more crowds for its summer run beginning June 26, 2015. The Joy has become the place to be in Kings Mountain for top notch entertainment and “Liberty Mountain”– the theater’s most ambitious production plus the opening night Gala for sponsors who contributed support for the premier production, rivals entertainment and production seen for miles around. The progressive Kings Mountain LittleTheatre has spurred interest in hundreds of volunteers who perform on stage and work behind the scenes to bring in the new interest and caliber of shows now being offered and enjoyed by the public. “And it’s going to get better,” promises Jim Champion, who has been a leader in the development of the Joy into a first class entertainment spot. The handsome building, with its many improvements over the years, now offers snappy and cool digs for a group that once was called pretty nomadic. The Kings Mountain Little Theater has come a long way, a new look for an old icon which has helped Kings Mountain to find its renaissance downtown. Liberty Mountain was, and with the summer productions, will be the biggest and most challenging project for Kings Mountain Little Theatre. Attendance was over 1,600 for the two weekends of shows. ‘’The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” holds the attendance record at 1,900 including school group performances. ‘’Oklahoma” ranks as the most successful musical by the theater group. Projects for the future include addition of a main stage curtain, additional sound equipment, improvements to the lobby, the balcony and upstairs and more amenities in the “garden” area. Kings Mountain Little Theatre President Dan Dixon says he is excited about upcoming events at the theater, including the Children’s Play Nov. 14, 15, 16; the holiday concert by Darin and Brooke Aldridge on Nov. 22; and “The Nutcracker” holiday performance in December. The new year will include a comedy, “Southern Hospitality,” to be directed by Teresa Williams in February 2015 and “Mary Poppins” to be directed by Betsy Wells in May 2015. The Joy, as a motion picture house, used to seat 772 people at one showing and there was also a balcony

and projection room. The seats were overstuffed models covered in maroon cowhide with light tan arms replaced later by light blue models and light blue carpet and drapes. But among the unique features of the Joy were two main floor soundproof crying rooms for parents to take children who suddenly decided they were displeased with the situation. There was also an off-balcony crying room. The Cash Brothers – Charlie and David – received congratulations on their opening June 1, 1949 from Hollywood stars Clark Gable, Greer Garson, Betty Grable, Ginger Rogers and others. Kings Mountain Little Theatre was founded as a

Letters to the Editor To the Editor: On behalf of the staff and board of directors of Kings Mountain Historical Museum thank you for your generous support of this organization. The Herald’s diligent media coverage of our 11th annual Reverse Raffle & Auctions greatly contributed to the success of this annual fund raising event which helps the Museum generate funding needed to support our educational programming offered at no cost to the public. Kings Mountain Historical Museum’s mission is to collect, preserve and interpret history through exhibits, educational programs, tours and other appropriate means, in order to foster a deeper understanding of the history of our community and the region. With the commitment and contributions of individuals like you, the Museum will continue to fulfill this mission and

By Glenn Mollette I’m going to pass on trips to Israel for a few weeks. Walking around the Gaza strip looking for some good Arabic food would be crazy right now. Thousands of Americans each year travel to see the sights of Old Glenn Mollette Guest Editorial Jerusalem and walk in the places where Jesus once walked from the Sea of Galilee, Nazareth and any place that a tour bus can travel. I have only been to Israel once and loved every minute of the trip. The places I saw where beautiful and inspirational. The Temple Mount is a place in Jerusalem that is thought to be one of and probably the holiest shrine in

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play-reading group in the 1940s. It incorporated in the early 1950s and, after a few years of doing plays on area stages, members got involved in the summer battle dramas produced at KM National Military Park - “then Conquer We Must” and “the Sword of Gideon.” The one goal of Jim Champion, a longtime Little Theatre supporter, actor, president, director, was for KMLT to present a drama about the Battle of Kings Mountain on stage at Joy Theatre. Congratulations to all who had a part in helping us remember our history and to the Kings Mountain Little Theatre for continuing to bring top notch entertainment in Kings Mountain to Little Theatre-goers.

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the city. The golden dome temple stands out from all the other buildings when looking at it from the Mount of Olives, which is thought to be the place where Jesus ascended into heaven. At the time of our visit the Temple Mount was under the control of the Palestinians. We were allowed access to visit but I didn’t enjoy the visit for a second. The guards did not at all look welcoming and all carried machine guns. I was glad when we stepped off that property. The land of Israel is so small, about the size of New Jersey. Gaza is only 139 square miles and crowded with over 1.7 million people making it the seventh most densely populated area in the world. The area is too small for such hatred and violence. With all that is going on in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and now Israel, how long will it take for the entire Middle East to blow up? Who will be the first to go crazy and set off a nuclear weapon? That will be crazy and the chain reaction will be earth altering. While all the war seems to be so far away, television once again brings everything very close and up front. Yet, we can still go to the ice cream shop or order pizza while flipping through the television channels or posting pictures on Facebook. Never mind that we are in a war right here in our country. You could take a little trip southwest and see the thousands of people storming the borders of our country. Southern California, New Mexico, Arizona and Texas are in serious trouble as thousands of people from Mexico and Central America are coming here every day. How long will it be before it’s the Taliban with four or five thousand thugs targeting a border city and fighting to take over that city? Currently, I don’t think they would get very far. Or, how far would they get and how many people could they kill? America’s southern borders seem far away for most Americans. Everything seems to be someone else’s problem being played out on television. We turn off the television and breeze out the door to whatever we want. However, our southern border is essentially our backyard. See AMERICA, Page 7A

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â– MEDITATION â€œTherefore, do whatever [the scribes and Pharisees] teach you and follow it; but do not do as they do, for they do not pracJosh Tucker tice what they Pastor St. Matthewâ€™s teach. They Lutheran Church tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on the shoulders of others; but they themselves are unwilling to lift a finger to move them. They do all their deeds to be seen by others; for they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long. They love to have the place of honor at banquets and the best seats in the synagogues, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and to have people call them rabbi.â€?

Matthew 23:3-7 Grace to you and peace in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord. Amen. When I was on my pastoral internship, a year of practical learning in ministry as a vicar in the church, my supervising pastor used to always tell me, â€œdo what I say; do not do as I do.â€? He was speaking so as to encourage me to form good and healthy habits so as to grow in my spiritual identity as a pastor in response to the challenges and demands of a call to ministry. This advice always got me thinking of the importance of an old adage that I always used to hear â€œpractice what you preach.â€? It seems common in our human nature, coupled with the temptations we face in this world, to make our opinions known, to voice our positions and to let others know our be-

East Gold Street Orphan Sunday liefs. Of course we are inundated by othersâ€™ beliefs and positions during this election season each year (along with all the hateful ads and backstabbing words used and extra signage just so that we might be swayed to vote for one person or another). We also have a constitution in place that allows us to speak freely and openly in a public forum. But at what point to our words become empty? At what point are we not able or willing to â€œpractice what we preachâ€? so that our words take on a whole different meaning than our actions? This is exactly what Jesus was getting at when he commands his followers to listen to what the scribes and the Pharisees say but do not follow their practices. This is because they were full of empty words. They were willing to talk a big talk, but when it came down to following through with their words,

when it came time to get their hands dirty and live out what they were preaching, they didnâ€™t live or act in such a way that reflected their teaching. The faith that God have given us is a living, active thing. Itâ€™s not just words that we profess or read about. Faith is not just listening to the pastorâ€™s sermon ascribing to a certain doctrine or theology. Faith, in its final form is much more than words, its action. Faith then is everything that happens after you say, â€œI believe.â€? Jesus goes on to say in this passage, â€œThe greatest among you will be your servant. All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted.â€? This day, I pray that you are able to find ways to live out your faith, to practice what you believe and to get your hands dirty for Jesus. Amen.

East Gold Street Wesleyan Church has declared Nov. 16 as Orphan Sunday and a special service will be held in the sanctuary at 6 p.m. Rev. Ken and Robin Jewett will share their experiences in adopting Palmer and Addie, their beautiful Congolese children. Longtime Wesleyans, the family is new to the North Carolina West District. â€œYou will not want to miss hearing their story," said Pastor Scott Whitney. â€œThey will be sharing practical ways we can be a blessing to orphans and to children of poverty and suffering.â€? Care for nursery/preschool age children will be provided. The public is invited.

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

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

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

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

Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055 Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331

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

Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888

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

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

First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072 First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266 Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011 Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351 Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062

Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714 Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516 Life of Worship Ministries 405 S. Cherokee St. 704-777-2927 Kings Mtn. Dream Center 1128 York Road 704-739-8496 Tim & Angie Goates, Pastors www.kmdreamcenter.com

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■ LIFESTYLES “American Idol” finalist to perform at Gardner-Webb Town and Country “American Idol” Finalist to Perform at Gardner-Webb Concert on Saturday, Nov. 15, to benefit victims of human trafficking MAJESTY ROSE BOILING SPRINGS— Gardner-Webb University raises awareness of human trafficking with a series of events each year, and that commitment to helping spotlight the global issue will continue this month with a benefit concert featuring “American Idol” finalist and North Carolina native Majesty Rose. Rose, who finished ninth in the most recent “Idol” competition, is set to perform in Stewart Hall in Gardner-Webb’s Tucker Student Center on Saturday, Nov. 15. All proceeds from the show will benefit Justice Ministries, a nonprofit organization based in Charlotte (N.C.) that works to remove people from human trafficking situations and restore their lives. The concert is sponsored by Release, a GWU human trafficking awareness club, and the GWU Office of Student Activities. “It is important to remember those who have been exploited or enslaved because, as fellow humans and believers, we are called to take a stand against injustice in the world,” said Caroline Nethery, a senior psychology major who serves as president of Release. “We are given resources and a passion for others, and it

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Majesty Rose, “American Idol” Finalist will perform at Gardner-Webb Concert on Saturday, Nov. 15, to benefit victims of human trafficking. would be wrong for us not to use the freedom we possess to help others in any way we can. Freedom is a basic human right that should be open to all people, and we are willing to fight for it.” Gardner-Webb hosts a Human Trafficking Awareness Week during the spring semester each year to educate the campus and com-

munity about the issue of human trade and slavery. The upcoming concert will further promote that mission of helping people who suffer because of those crimes. The 22-year-old Rose has served multiple churches and volunteered for a variety of community outreach projects, before and after her appearance on “American Idol.” She worked as a

Applause: West Elementary From Page 1 our youth for the future,” said Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey, adding that students from the school helped the city some months back in designing a playground. He also declared Nov. 3 West Elementary School Day in Kings Mountain. “It’s a testament to the dedication and teamwork that builds this community,” said Cleveland County Schools superintendent Dr. Stephen Fisher. “Excellence is not an accident – it happens because there’s a drive and because there’s a purpose.” Much praise went to the school’s teachers and teacher assistants attending the brief ceremony at the school’s cafeteria Monday afternoon. “We’re a family,” said West principal Heather Pagan. “And even on the most stressful days we pull together. I want to thank every single member of my faculty here for their individualism, team work, professionalism and compassion.” West Elementary is

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Cherokee St. Baptist gospel singing, Nov. 9 Cherokee Street Baptist Church invites the public to hear gospel singing featuring Brian Burchfield, Sunday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. Brian is from Surgionsville, TN and has performed with various groups including The Melody Trio. His song, "The Family Circle"

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Town and Country Garden Club met at the Patrick House for the Oct. 7 meeting and members opened the meeting by reading the Club Collect. Wendy Isbell, hostess, served appetizers to members as they arrived and during the social hour a delicious meal of Chicken Fettuccine and Pumpkin Mousse and she shared recipes for the dishes with the members. Florrie Hamrick presided at the business meeting which included reports from Susan Gibson, treasurer, and Glenda Crawford, secretary. “What is Composting?” was the program theme and was presented by Jewel Kendrick. Kendrick said that composting is the practice of mixing natural materials and allowing them to decompose for use as a nutritious supplement for your garden, lawn and houseplants. A variety of materials may be used for composting including

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Center as the place of worship for the Advent Church. ''Temporary usage became a very long and extended occupation, which did then give rise to the legal issue of extended use for worship service, and did invoke a required review under the legal theory of the “establishment clause.” That particular interpretation by the Supreme Court of the United States, has rendered decisions which indicate that the continuous and extended occupancy of the publicly owned Patrick Senior Center was inappropriate because the usage in the continuous extended length as a place of worship, could not lawfully continue. There are many instances whereby it is regrettable that the publication of the law does contrary to one's personal feelings and opinions, as in this situation. “That which really brought the matter to light was that because construction was to begin for the expansion of the Patrick Senior Center, usage of the Patrick Senior Center had to be considered and examined, as to which might continue during the time of construction. That examination revealed that the extended, continuous and what could be described

as permanent location, was running contrary to what is a lawful renting or leasing of city owned property. Certainly, there were other factors considered, in addition to the extended occupancy, which indicated the use could not continue as it had. “The result of the matter coming to light was that it did then require some legal opinion to be given to the matter. The City Attorney was required to give an opinion, and also the Institute of Government, which is located at UNC, Chapel Hill. Both opinions resulted in the unfortunate position that the City of Kings Mountain was required to stay in compliance with the law. “Action taken by the city, even though described as sudden, is an inaccurate description of the action taken. The understanding had by the city, in an effort to accommodate this group at its very beginning, that the use would be only temporary in nature, but in fact, extended for years. The city was constantly being provided information that an alternate site was being searched for, for the church's activities and meetings. “It should be known that the City of Kings Mountain, by this action, permitting activities of a religious sort of nature, inclusive worship services, are not barred from

taking place at the Patrick Senior Center. The Patrick Senior Center has been operated and continues to be operated as a facility which does allow and permit events and activities to be a use of the Patrick Senior Center; but that they cannot be, in order to comply with law, continuous, ongoing and indefinite in length. The renting of the facility, as the present booking schedules will show, is that there are activities which are scheduled by churches and other religious affiliated types of organizations. The city will continue to extend those opportunities and use of the facility, and does invite the same. ''It was the city's original intention and continues to be the intention and position of the City of Kings Mountain that the facility is open for equal access by all organizations, groups and individuals, as long as that use does not violate State and/or Federal Law. That facility is supported by and operates based on public funding and must be kept in such a position, that all requesting use will have the opportunity for use and not be restricted by exclusive use by any group, organization or individual, in order to stay in compliance with State and Federal Law and also the spirit which caused the construction of the facility."

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Churches: not banned From Page 1 current expansion project at the Patrick Center has led city staff to look at who and what groups are renting the facility and what liability issues could occur. He said since the city has been told that renting to a church on a somewhat permanent basis when the attorney says it’s unlawful that insurance would not pay off in event of accident or fire. The issue surfaced last Tuesday night when Ward 5 councilman Rick Moore and Ward 3 councilman Tommy Hawkins pushed to add discussion about the church to the agenda. Attorney Corry said it was a legal matter and could be discussed during theclosed session following

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then one North Carolina statute that From Page 4A would make it inadvisable and perTo the Editor: haps create liabilities for the city or On behalf of the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club I council members to discuss the staff want to say Thank you to the many residents of Kings and procedural issues in open sesMountain and vicinity who attended the Fall Festival sion,’’ he said. “There’s also four items in our code of ethics and two on Oct. 15. We fed about 650 people a delicious ham items in the preamble of our city and turkey dinner and everyone seemed to enjoy it. employee policy that would create a The proceeds help our club to maintain our building liability if we were to have this dis- and do civic work. Our next fundraiser will be “Breakfast with Santa.” More about that later. cussion in open session.” Later during the citizen recognition portion of the meeting, Ann SesLOIS BLANTON som, a member of Advent Church and former city clerk, spoke against To the editor: the action by the city. “You have rendered your decision but my final mesWhere’s the respect? sage to you is that this is wrong and On Friday afternoon, Oct. 17th as the family and the way your decision was handled is friends left Clay Barnette Funeral Home, proceeding wrong.” to follow my nephew’s hearse, all the vehicles in the procession had their headlights and their flashers on. As we turned left, down 74 West, there was a man at the corner standing there with his hat removed and over his heart. Now that was respect. There were some passing the whole procession and not even slowing down or stopping on our side of the council approved con- drawings, submittal of road. Where’s the respect? At one time on the other ditional use rezoning of Army Corps of Engineers property of Eric Dixon, 154 approved letter, and exe- side of the road four cars stopped, the first one had Patterson Road. He plans cution of a dredging agree- their lights and flashers on – That was respect, then to place one double-wide ment with the city drafted the car behind that first one flew by and passed the home on the 6.669 acre by legal counsel. The ben- stopped one, must have had something more importlot and have all livestock, efit to the city would be a ant to do today. Where’s the respect? While traveling poultry, swine and any- relatively small increase in toward Oak Grove Cemetery there was a man on a thing else permitted per the volume of the reservoir tractor cutting grass on our side of the road, glancing the City of Kings Moun- and an engineered plan for up a few times, but never slowed down or stopped. tain Zoning Ordinance. No mitigating the impact of mobile home parks will be sedimentation and siltation. Where’s the respect? As we veered on to Maple allowed. -Approved the use of Springs Road a man in a red truck with lots of furni-Set public hearing for municipal property in un- ture on the back was pulled over and stopped with his Jan. 17, 2015 on request by opened right-of-way for flashers on, now that was respect. On down the highway there were more vehicles Faunce Properties to rezone an easement for Hall-Wilproperty located at 813 W. liams. that would pull over like the big logging truck with King St., 809 W. King St. -Set public hearing for his flashers on, now that was respect. A great big thank and 811 West King Street Nov. 25, 2014 on rezoning you to all those who showed respect to us and each to conditional use office. request by Brian Adams of time you encounter a special family go by. As I think -Approved a proposed Charlotte ( property own- of this day years to come, I hope I will always take that dredging project as pro- er-Clifton Goins, 1402 little 4 ½ minutes in respect to all grieving families. posed by Drew Beam, Northwoods Dr.,) for prop1325 Vista Drive, Shelby, erties located at 108 Goins Take time, just give a moment for 29 cars to go by in and Richard Berrkowitz, Farm Road from R-20 to respect. Someone is always watching. God Bless, Keep 223 Fairmont Drive, pend- R-20 with Solar Farm Looking Up ing the submittal of sealed Overlay District. KATHY LOVELACE GROVER, NC

the regular monthly meeting. Council approved the agenda 5-2 without adding the discussion and Moore and Hawkinss voted “no.” “I haven’t been able to sleep at night ever since I heard about this,’’ said Hawkins. City Manager Marilyn Sellers said that two council members asked for a special called meeting but it could not be scheduled because open meeting laws require press notification 48 hours prior to a meeting. Councilman Keith Miller noted that the issue had been called to the attention of each of the seven council members prior to Tuesday’s meeting and agreed it needed to be discussed behind close doors. “It’s very clear that there are more

Hawkins: retracts casino support From Page 1A However, as time passed and the facts have come to light, I believe that several of you have changed your position and would decide differently should the question arise today. In most cases you cannot go back and undo a decision. Luckily, in this case, that remedy is available to you– which leads me to my question. Which one of you who has changed your mind, will be brave enough to step out of line and call the question? You know, or suspect, that you have enough like minded fellow councilmen to pass a retraction letter on majority, so what is holding you back? Why do you continue to go not only against your own better judgment,

but against the wishes of the people you represent?” In business of the meeting: - The mayor presented service awards to employees Mike Houser, 25 years with the electric department; KMPD Col. Kenneth Putnam, 15 years, Andy Bragg, 5 years with the water and sewer department, Janet Hayes, 20 years with Moss Lake Resources. -The mayor recognized Mitchell Cloninger, who completed the summer Fire Academy at Cleveland Community College. He is now a certified Firefighter II and Haz-Mat Level One responder after nine weeks of classes, 240 hours of training and completion of a written test for every session. -After public hearing

Veterans Day: Nov. 11 From page 1 put their life on the line,” he said. “It’s sad to know that someone who plays sports gets paid a lot more money than someone who picks up a rifle to defend our country and freedom.” Thrift is a longtime employee of Baldor Industries in Kings Mountain and serves as Commander of American Legion Post 155. James Abernathy – U.S. Navy James Abernathy almost didn’t enlist out of nervousness of what awaited him in the U.S. Navy. After mulling over the decision for a year, he finally took the big step. Now, several years after leaving the service, he says it’s an experience that transformed him. The 40-year-old West Virginia native describes the years from 1993 to 1997 as one of the most exciting times of his life – a time filled with travel, adventure and constant learning. He also feels that his time in the Navy made him a better person, explaining that it helped him better manage his

time and improved his work ethic. Abernathy initially joined the military to help pay for college and to give back to the one who had served in the past to protect his freedom. He’s proud to be the first in his family to enlist in the armed services. The military left him with a number of indelible memories. He misses his job working on airplanes and says he would jump at the chance to return to that kind of work. Abernathy says he’ll never forget one time on a deployment to the Middle Eastern country of Dubai, he spent a few hours with a young Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum. If the name doesn’t ring a bell, that may be because he’s more well known as the current Crown Prince of that country. He also said he was able to see Perth, Australia, a city he would like to visit again. Abernathy is a manager at Express Care and also works for Advanced Auto Parts. He is a member of AMVETS (American Veterans) of Gastonia. James believes that everyone should serve at least two

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years in the military to give back to the veterans that have died protecting our freedom. “Being in the military makes you appreciate the freedom that you have.” David Humphries – U.S. Marine Corps Ever since he was a boy, Shelby native David Humphries knew he wanted to join the Marine Corps. During high school he got a lot of encouragement and support from his friends and family. Still, when it became time to head off to boot camp, he admits to getting pretty nervous and asking himself, “What have I got myself into?” Of course, when he set foot into the 12-week basic training course his life changed instantly. That was a time of hard work and tough lessons learned. Humphries went on to serve from 199195, four years to the day. Now, nearly 20 years after leaving the military, Humphries, who has two teenage

America’s: Backyard War children, said he still keeps in touch with his old Marine buddies. Many of them even came to see Humphries’ son Caleb graduate from boot camp this January. What kind of impact did serving have on Humphries? He said recently that his time in the Marines helped make him a more respectable and honorable person. Humphries says that the reason he believes that veterans should be recognized more often than what they are is for the simple fact that they gave up their freedom and rights to defend their country. “I feel that our culture and country does not realize that,” he said. Abraham Ruff, – US Army Abraham Ruff served over 20 years in the United States Army retiring as a Sergeant Major, serving in seven countries including Korea, Viet Nam, Germany (two tours), Iran, Spain, France, and Greece and on eight posts

From Page 4A If America does not secure our borders fast the America we grew up in will not be recognizable in ten years or much less. We need to spend the trillion dollars or whatever it takes to better secure the Southwest part of the United States. Along the way we need our military patrolling the wall. I would rather build bridges than walls. But in this age there is an evil mindset that is determined to eliminate America’s freedom. We have to build walls, seriously protect them and keep our freedom. Glenn Mollette is an American columnist and author. in the US including Fort Bragg, NC, Fort Jackson, SC, Fort Lewis, WA, Fort Benning, GA, Fort Bliss, TX, Fort Campbell, KY, Fort Holibird, MD and Eglin AFB, FL Ruff served with 4th Infantry Division, the 7th Infantry Division, the 4th Armored Division, 101st Airborne Division,

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Comprehensive Transportation Program Planning Survey NCDOT in conjunction with Gaston, Cleveland, and Lincoln Counties is developing a Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) for the three-county region. The CTP will examine existing and future deficiencies and develop a set of multi-modal projects to address these deficiencies. In an effort to identify deficiencies and to gather input we are inviting members of the public to participate in an online survey. The survey is designed to gather information related to transportation priorities and deficiencies. The survey can be found at https://www.surveymonkey. com/s/GCLMPOCTPSURVEY. The survey will be open from October 27th thru November 24th. Your participation is greatly appreciated. Planning Department City of Kings Mountain 101 West Gold Street Kings Mountain, NC

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Breakfast with Santa

Bailey Morrison sits on Santa's lap at last year's Breakfast with Santa sponsored by the Kings Mountain Woman's Club. Bailey's parents are Josh and Salena Morrison and her grandparents are Everette and Anna Owens. Breakfast with Santa will be held Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Kings Mountain Woman's Club, 108 E. Mountain Street, from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Santa will be there to talk with the children and photographs will be available. An Elves Closet will be available for children to shop for

$1 items and without parents looking on. The breakfast menu is: bacon, sausage, biscuits, eggs, grits, pancakes, juice, milk and coffee. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for pre-school children. Call Lois Blanton at 704-734-1876 or Ann Bennett at 704-739-7789 for more information.

2014 LIVERMUSH PAGEANT COURT – Pictured are winners in the older division of the Miss Liver Much Pageant. From left, Junior Miss Avery Nicole Philbeck; Young Miss Maria Jane Kiser; Grand Majestic Ashlyn Kate Stoker; Teen Miss Natalyn DeAnne King; and Little Miss Carter Grice Blanton. Photos by ADRIAN HAMRICK

Adams Chapel free women’s conference Adams Chapel AME Zion Church, Lake Montonia Road, will host the free Women's Conference Explosion Saturday, Nov. 15, beginning at 10 a.m. Lady Tarsha Jefferson, co-pastor of All Nations COGIC, Columbia, SC, and Pastor Johnny Brown of The Genesis Church of Gastonia, will be featured speakers. Other speakers and presentations will be made by Minister Jemeka Burris, Carmen Coulter, the First Baptist of

Earl Praise Team, Azyah Tumbling, and Verlina Lomick. Registration for the conference begins at 9:30 a.m. Lunch will be served after the service and men and women are welcome. Door prizes will be presented. For more information about the conference call Dorothy Gill at 704-8689381 or email dorothy1456@ att.net Rev. Renee Bethea is pastor of Adams Chapel.

Bynum Chapel benefit Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church and Home Mission Department will sponsor a food sale and yard sale Nov. 14 and Nov. 15 from 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

Dine in or carry out fried chicken, fried fish and hot dogs featuring two sides with dessert and also sandwiches. Call the church at 704-730-0027 or Bubba at 704-772-5129.

LITTLE MISS LIVERMUSH PAGEANT WINNERS – Pictured are winners in the Little Miss Livermush pageant held Oct.18 in Shelby. From left, Tiny Miss Bonnie Ann Westbrook; Mini Grand Majestic Kinsley Lane Herman; Baby Miss Skylar Madison Blackburn; Mini Miss Charlie Maria Hamrick; and Toddler Miss Maggie Elizabeth Childers.

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Massey memorials to field house The family of the late Ron Massey has designated memorials to the new Kings Mountain High School field house in the name of the former Mountaineer head football coach and athletic director. Coach Massey died on Saturday, Oct. 11 in Monroe after suffering a heart attack following a morning workout. David Brinkley, president of the Kings Mountain Touchdown Club which has raised funds from the public to construct the new facility, said it is a nice way to honor Coach Massey, whose 47-15-2 two overall record in five years here was the best winning percentage all-time in the 92-year history of KM football. Massey’s Mountaineers won Southwest-

ern Conference championships in 1996, ’97 and ’98 and played for the State 3A championship in 1998. Many of his players went on to play on the collegiate level. Massey coached on the high school level for 34 years. He also served as head coach at Raleigh Enloe, Fayetteville 71st, Kannapolis A.L. Brown and Monroe Piedmont. Massey is a member of the Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame. “There are a lot of people in Kings Mountain that love Ron Massey,” Brinkley said, “and this is one way to honor him and show our appreciation for his loyalty to Kings Mountain. He has always been good to return to Kings Mountain and support many of the activities of the community, schools and

Touchdown Club. He will always be a Mountaineer.” All funds given in Coach Massey’s memory will go toward the payment of the final $70,000 needed to completely pay off the $1.1 million structure. Massey was present in June when the new field house was dedicated. Coach Massey’s name, along with all others who donated to the field house project, will be included on the huge Touchdown Club recognition board that is located in the main entrance to the field house. Checks in any amount can be made out to the Kings Mountain Touchdown Club Building Fund, P.O. Box 2017, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

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Kings Mountain High School winter sports schedules: WRESTLING NOVEMBER 21 – at Cherryville Quad 22 – at Bandys duals 28-29 – at Monroe tournament DECEMBER 5-6 – at Falcon Frenzy, West Henderson 12-13 – at Beef O Brady tournament, Fort Mill 16 – at R-S Central* 19 – Crest* 20 – at West Lincoln Quad JANUARY 1-3 – at Rock Hill tournament 6 – Chase* 9 – at Berry Academy Duals 13 – at East Burke* 16 – at East Rutherford* 17 – at Retro Banking Duals, North Gaston 20 – Burns* 23 – at Shelby* 27 – Draughn* 31 – at SMAC tournament, Chase *Conference matches – all conference matches begin at 6:30 Head coach – Brad McKee Assistant – Matthew Hord

SWIMMING NOVEMBER 18 – Chase and Crest at Kings Mountain. 29 – at Turkey Invitational, Isothermal CC DECEMBER 4 – KM, Crest and East Rutherford at Shelby 9 – RS, Crest and East Rutherford at Kings Mountain 16 – Crest and East Rutherford at Kings Mountain JANUARY 9 – KM, RS, Chase at East

Rutherford at Isothermal 23 – SMAC tournament at Draughn Head Coach – Michael Allen Assistant – Tim Stroup

BASKETBALL NOVEMBER 13 – Girls at North Gaston scrimmage, 6 p.m. 15 – Boys at East Lincoln scrimmage, 1 p.m. 15 – Girls at Maiden scrimmage (TBA) 18 – Blacksburg boys at KM scrimmage 6 p.m. 20 – South Point 25 – Forestview (E) DECEMBER 5 – at East Rutherford 9 – Burns 12 – at Shelby 16 – Draughn 19 – at Crest 29-31 – Holiday Classic (boys only) at Shelby JANUARY 2 – RS Central 6 – at Chase 7 – at Hunter Huss 13 – East Burke 16 – East Rutherford 20 – at Burns 23 – Shelby 27 – at Draughn 30 – Crest FEBRUARY 3 – at RS Central 6 – Chase 13 – at East Burke *Conference games begin at 4 p.m. if there is a JV girls game. If no JV girls game, JV boys begin at 4:30 with varsity girls and varsity boys to follow. Boys coach – Grayson Pierce Girls coach – Adam Cooke

Kings Mountain Middle School winter sports schedules: VOLLEYBALL NOVEMBER 4 – at Burns 6 – Shelby 10 –at West Lincoln 13 – North Lincoln 18 – at Crest 20 –at Lincolnton 25 – Chase DECEMBER 2 – at East Rutherford 9 – R-S Central 11 – East Lincoln 12-16 – Playoffs begin #4 at #1, #3 at #2 18 – Championship

WRESTLING NOVEMBER 4 – Burns 6 – at Shelby 10 – West Lincoln 13 – at North Lincoln 18 – Crest 20 – Lincolnton

25 – at Chase DECEMBER 2 – East Rutherford 9 – at RS Central 11 – at East Lincoln 16 – Playoffs begin - #4 at #1, #3 at #2 18 – Championship

BASKETBALL JANUARY 8 – at Burns 13 – Shelby 15 – at West Lincoln 22 – North Lincoln 27 – at Crest 29 – at Lincolnton FEBRUARY 3 – Chase 5 – at East Rutherford 12 – RS Central 17 – East Lincoln 19 – Playoffs begin - #4 at #1; #3 at #2. 24 – Championship.

Kings Mountain quarterback Brandon Bell (3) picks up good yardage in recent SMAC game at Chase. The Mountaineers close out their regular season Friday at home against East Burke.

Mountaineers host East Burke in final regular season game Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers return from a week off to host the East Burke Cavaliers in their final regular season home game Friday night at 7:30. The Cavaliers, coached by NC legend Tom Brown, bring a 2-5 conference and 3-7 overall mark to John Gamble Stadium. Kings Mountain stands 4-3 and 73. Last week’s open date should put the Mountaineers at full strength for the first time since the season opener. They had all but two of their players for their most recent game at Chase and both of those should be back in action Friday. East Burke brings a wellbalanced team to KM and Mountaineer coach Greg Lloyd said his team must be ready to play.

“They’ve got a good offense and do very well with the run and pass,” Lloyd said. “They have one super good receiver (#15 Ryan Newell). He caught a bunch of balls Friday night (against Chase) and he recently returned two kicks for touchdowns against Shelby.” Another Cavalier to look out for is junior running back Clark Brandon (#2). “They run a lot of I-back with a tight end,” Lloyd noted. “They run a lot of play action and bootlegs. “Defensively they put a lot of people on the line,” Lloyd said. “They’re pretty physical. We’ve got our work cut out for us. They’re pretty balanced, physical and have a good kicking game.” Like Kings Mountain, the Cavaliers have a lot of

Lutz 41st in state 3A golf Kings Mountain High senior Madison Lutz shot a 91-91—182 in the state golf tournament last Monday and Tuesday in Southern Pines. Her score placed her 41st among the 79 participants in the annual event. She qualified last week in the Western 3A Regional. “Her score may look like she struggled both days, but actually she played pretty well,” noted Mountaineer coach Kevin Moss. “On Monday she had two bad holes that kept her from shooting in the mid 80s. She had several pars and some bogeys, but there were two holes that really gave her difficulty. She hit the ball very well from the tee box to

the green on Tuesday, but struggled with her putting early in the round. “She hit a lot of fairways off the tee and as her round played on her putting improved. She scored three birdies on the day, chipping in for a birdie on one hole. Similar to Monday, she had a couple bad holes that gave her trouble and it caused her score to be worse than she actually played.” The tournament concluded Lutz’s four-year high school career. She also qualified for the state tournament her freshman year. Kings Mountain also loses its other team member, See LUTZ, Page B3

players that play both ways so conditioning could play a big part. Coach Lloyd said the Mountaineers need to play hard and build momentum for the state playoffs, which begin Friday, Nov. 14. During last week’s practice sessions, Lloyd said the Mountaineers focused on execution, conditioning and special teams in addition to working some on East Burke’s schemes. This week’s focus will all be on East Burke. “We hope the open week didn’t hurt us and will make us fresher for this week and the playoffs,” he said. Prior to Friday night’s game, the school will honor the 14 senior members of the Mountaineer squad. They include Xavier John-

son, Tico Crocker, Shawn Adams, Dylan Frederick, Brandon Bell, Dwayne Capps, Julian Coulter, Colin Watkins, Brandon Sheffield, Cory Hester, Graham Keeter, Videz Buris, Brandon Falls and Bradley Hodge. Several Mountaineers will go into the game with an opportunity to achieve some personal milestones. Senior quarterback Brandon Bell needs just 109 yards to become a 1,000yard passer for the second year in a row. His numbers are particularly impressive because he reached them despite sitting out three full games and most of a fourth with a shoulder injury. KM’s most versatile player, senior Tico Crocker, See KM/EAST BURKE, Page B3

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Trailblazers to play for championship

Arrick Rithiphong scored Kings Mountain’s only goal in a first round loss to Fred T. Foard in the opening round of the state 3A playoffs.

Mountaineer kickers beaten in first round Kings Mountain High’s soccer team was eliminated in the first round of the state 3A soccer playoffs Wednesday at Fred T. Foard, 10-1. Arrick Rithiphong scored the Mountaineers’ only goal. The Mountaineers ended their season with a 10-11-1 overall record, but Coach Dan Potter was pleased with the progress they made this fall. “This was the first time in well over a decade that a men’s soccer team at KMHS had double digit victories in one season,” said Potter. “We outscored our oppo-

nents by 50 to 33 goals over 21 regular season games.” The Mountaineers recorded shutouts and only failed to score in three matches. They were seeded 28th in the western side of the state. Kings Mountain had a better overall record than Crest, which was the top 3A team in the split 2A/3A South Mountain Athletic Conference. Foard, which won its conference and posted a 173-2 overall regular season record, is one of the team being considered a state championship contender

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The KM Elite Trailblazers 9-10s and 11-12s will be participating in the Southland championship games on Saturday, November 8 at Mooresville High School. The 9-10s will play the undefeated Rock Hill Cowboys (9-0) in the Division I championship game at 5:30 p.m. The Elite 11-12s will play Rock Hill Cowboys in Division II championship game at 6:45 p.m. The 9-10 year olds advanced Saturday with a 2014 win over the Mooresville Bulldogs. KM survived a late scare by the Bulldogs to advance to the Southland Division I championship. The Bulldogs took an early first quarter lead by returning a 45 yard fumble return to take a 6-0 lead. The Trailblazers scored on the next two possessions with Malaki Hamrick scoring on 26 yard touchdown run and Derek Wilson’s two yard run to provide the Trailblazers with a 12-6 lead. The Bulldogs converted on a 55 yard touchdown run to tie the game 12-12 with 1:45 remaining. The Trailblazers’ defense successfully stopped the Bulldogs extra

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.

The 7-8 Trailblazers fell to the Gastonia Huskies 2624. KM lost a heartbreaker in the final minutes when the Huskies scored a late fourth quarter touchdown and converted on key two point conversion with 1:25

KM/EAST BURKE: Mounties looking at first 8-win season since 2008 From page 1B needs 96 yards to reach 1,000 yards in total offense. To date he has 256 yards rushing, 392 passing and 256 receiving. Xavier Johnson recently became the school’s all-time leading receiver and has 447 yards going into Friday’s game. Soph Jake Merchant has 334. Sophomore running back Darian McClain, who lost

three games due to injury, is the team’s leading rusher with 696 yards. A win over East Burke would give the Mountaineers their first eight-win season since 2008 when they finished 11-4 overall and played for the Western NC championship. The Mountaineers want more than eight wins, though, because they hope to make a run in the playoffs.

LUTZ: Madison ends career at KMHS as 4-time all conference member From page 1B

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).

point attempt to keep the score tied at 12-12. On the first possession after the kickoff, Hamrick scored his second touchdown on a 44 yard run and Ezekiel Cannedy’s twopoint conversion pass to Cody Starnes sealed the game. Hamrick led the Trailblazers with seven carries 85 yards and two touchdowns on offense. Derek Wilson added 11 carries 50 yards 1 touchdown. The Trailblazers defense leaders were Derek Wilson (6 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery), Isaiah Tate (5 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery), Brandon McCall (3 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 1 interception), and Orlando Odums (5 tackles, 1 sack). The Trailblazers improved their record to 8-1 while Bulldogs dropped to 7-2.

Sarah Scism. “Both Sarah and Madison are the first two girls to play four full years of women’s golf at KMHS,” Coach Moss noted. “Sarah is a two-time All-Conference team member, and twotime regional qualifier. Madison is a four-time AllConference team member and a two-time state championship qualifier. Both have played on multiple sports teams all four years

and have excelled very well in the classroom. These are two very well rounded student athletes and I’m proud to have coached them the past four years in golf. “I want to thank Kings Mountain Country Club for their support of our golf programs,” Moss added. “John McGinnis and his staff always works with us with our practice schedule and hosting matches. We are fortunate to have them and we appreciate everything they do to help us.”

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remaining to advance to the championship game. The Trailblazers drove all the way the to the Huskies 15 yard line before time expired. Bryson Brown led the Trailblazers on offense with 15 carries 130 yards rushing, two rushing touchdowns and 27 passing yards. Jamari Houston (7 carries 53 yards 1 touchdown) and Jackson Toney (2 receptions) also contributed to the Trailblazers offense. Jayden Harris (9 tackles), Duane Jolly (5 tackles, 1 tackle for a loss), and Javis Tims (6 tackles) made solid contributions to the Trailblazer defense. The Huskies (8-1) will play the undefeated Rock Hill Cowboys (9-0) in the 78 Southland Championship Saturday. The Trailblazers will participate in the National Battle in Rocky Top Tournament in Knoxville, TN during the weekend of November 21-23 and conclude their season in the Second Annual Kevin Mack Classic on November 28-29. The 5-6 Trailblazers fell to the Rock Hill Cowboys 80 in a tough defensive contest.The Trailblazers had a

chance to strike first on the last play before halftime with Jordan Littlejohn’s 15 yard passing strike to Thomas Fair but he was tackled at the Cowboys two yard line as time expired. The Cowboys scored on their first possession in the second half and took 6-0 lead. The Trailblazers had several chances in the fourth quarter but the Cowboys late tackle end zone safety concluded the game. Jordan Littlejohn and Achilles Littlejohn led the Trailblazers offensively. Jordan Littlejohn (2 tackles, 2 forced fumbles), Achilles Littlejohn (6 tackles), Thomas Fair (5 tackles), and Iziah Jones (5 tackles) made solid contributions for the Trailblazers defense. The undefeated Rock Hill Cowboys (9-0) will advance to championship game and will play the 8-1 Northeast Dolphins. The Trailblazers 5-6s next football action will be at Second Annual Kevin Mack Classic during the weekend of November 28-29.

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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.

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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.

CAROLINA POTTERY FESTIVAL Nov. 8, LeGrand Center, 1800 E. Marion Street, Shelby. Over 100 potters will be showing and selling beautiful wares at one of the largest pottery festivals in the region. $5 admission for age 15 and older, a portion of the fee goes to the Cleveland County Arts Council.

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

EARL SCRUGGS CENTER – Meet luthier Wayne Henderson on Nov. 8 from 34 p.m. He will talk about his craft of guitar making. Free with admission to the Center. Registration recommended.

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. 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 FREDERICK HAMBRIGHT 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

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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 September 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. VETERANS Day services Nov. 11 in Kings Mountain at Patriots Park and also on the Cleveland County Court Square in Shelby. In event of bad weather the city service will be at the Joy Theatre and the Shelby service will be held at Shelby City Park. MURPHEY'S 20th ANNUAL TOY RUN Saturday, Nov. 22. Meet at 11 a..m., depart the Scooter Shed, 114 Camelot Drive, at 12 noon with police escort. $5 plus new toy per person. Benefit Shriners Burn Center, Oxford Orphanage, Masonic Home for Children, and KM Police Shop with Cop. Free BBQ after the ride with music by Backroad Band. GROVER CHRISTMAS PARADE Saturday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. Line-up at 10 a.m., Spring Acres. No entry fee. Call Anna Hughes for details at 704-730-9221. Registration deadline Nov. 15.

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 in 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.” The Excavation of Fort San Juan, at the Indian Village of Joara. He will discuss Fort, its history the excavations and discoveries the archeologists have made. Park and enter at the back of the Shelby Senior Center.

HOSPICE NOVEMBER EVENTS – Volunteer training classes Nov. 6 at 1-5 p.m. or 5:309 p.m. at Kings Mountain Hospice House, 321 Kings Mountain Boulevard. This 12hour course is free. To get credit you will need to attend all days at one of the times offered. Fall Memorial service for patients who died March 1, 2014-August 31, 2014 will be held Sunday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m at St. Peter's Missionary Baptist Church, 116 Poplar Drive, Grover; Coping with the Holidays Tuesday, Nov. 11, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building. Counselors will be on hand. RSVP

to extension 123. 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 Toys, Games & Trains exhibit Nov. 15Jan. 3, 2015, open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with special extended holiday hours from 1-4 p.m. on the following Sundays: Nov.23, Dec. 21, and Dec. 28. This annual exhibit fills the Museum with model train displays assembled by the Piedmont “S” Gaugers as well as railroad memorabilia and antique toys and games. The Museum Gift Shop will be stocked with hand-made ornaments, Moravian cookies and cheese straws, train novelties, and locally made gifts for everyone on your list. Take your camera for holiday family photos.

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 – continues through 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. Customer Service Workshop Thursday, Nov. 6 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. And Friday, Nov. 7, from 7:30-9:30 a.m. In the Community Room. The program is sponsored by Kings Mountain Main Street program, Mauney Library and the Planning & Economic Development Department of the City of Kings Mountain. Business owners and employees invited. Free program. Classes on Mondays 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.

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Kings Mountain Family YMCA Sports Scores October 18th

U-13 Soccer

U-9 Soccer

October 23rd

KM YMCA Braves: 9

KM United: 5 Sharpies: 0

Orange Crush: 1 Dolphins: 0

7-8 Baseball

Tryon: 17 KM YMCA Angels: 0

KM United: Christian Quevedo- 4 goals; Cesar Hernandez-1 goal

Orange Crush: Alex Suarez1 goal

KM YMCA Orioles: 13 Tryon: 5

October 28th

9-10 Baseball

7-8 Baseball

KM YMCA Red Sox: 9 KM YMCA Diamondbacks: 7

Tryon: 14 KM YMCA Orioles: 10

Sharpies: 1 Highlighters: 3

U-6 Soccer

Sharpies: Devan Worley- 1 goal Highlighters: Noah Crocker2 goals; Emma Goff- 1 goal

Real Madrid: 1 Tigers: 3 Real Madrid: Tucker Dellinger- 1 Goal Tigers: Kinsley Byrd -2 goals; Ruby Osborne- 1 goal

October 21st U-6 Soccer

Boyce Mem. Dolphins: 1 Highlighters: 0

U-9 Soccer

Dynamo: 7 Real Madrid: 2

October 23rd

Blue Wave: 5 Orange Crush: 0 Blue Wave: Matt Morrow- 1 goal; Aidan Maxey- 1 goal; Byrum Burgin- 2 goals; Alex Browning- 1 goal

Dynamo: Matyson Remelius- 1 goal; Vance Johnson- 3 goals; Juda Harwell- 1 goal; Sabrina Howell- 2 goals Real Madrid: Hunter Hanif2 goals

Boyce Mem. Dolphins: 0 Red Dragons: 2 Red Dragons: Daquan Adams- 1 goal; Alexander Eaton- 1 goal

U-13 Soccer

U-9 Soccer

Tigers: 1 Dynamo: 3

October 30th U-6 Soccer

Mustangs: Angela Sanchez1 goal; Felipe Garcia- 2 goals Orange Crush: 1 Red Dragons: 0 Orange Crush: Alex Suarez1 goal

Mustangs: Avery Ledford- 2 goals; Matthew Rhom-1 goal; Felipe Garcia- 2 goals

Real Madrid: 1 Dynamo: 4 Real Madrid: Tucker Dellinger-1goal Dynamo: Sabrina Howell-2 goals; Leah Crowell- 2 goal; Matyson Remelius-1 goal

9-10 Baseball

11-12 Softball

U-13 Soccer

KM YMCA Aâ€™s: 7 KM YMCA Diamondbacks 3

Cherryville: 11 KM YMCA Lady Mountaineers: 6

Dolphins: 0 KM United: 0

Dynamo: Vance Johnson-1 goal; Sabrina Howell-2 goals Tigers: Kinsley Byrd

Boyce Mem. Dolphins: 0 Mustangs: 3

KM United: 3 Dolphins: 0 KM United: Christian Quevedo- 1 goal; Cesar Hernandez- 2 goals

U-6 Soccer

Mustangs: 5 Blue Wave: 0

October 25th

YMCA Red Sox: 12 Tryon: 1

7-8 Baseball

11-12 Baseball

KM YMCA Orioles: 13 Tryon: 3

Ruby YMCA: 10 KM YMCA Braves: 4

KM YMCA Braves: 12 Tryon: 0

Ruby YMCA: 3 KM YMCA Angels: 3

October 21st 9-10 Baseball Cherryville: 20 Red Sox: 3 Diamondbacks:10 Aâ€™s: 10

9-10 Baseball

11-12 Baseball

KM YMCA Aâ€™s: 12 KM YMCA Red Sox: 11

Ruby YMCA: 8 KM YMCA Braves: 0

11-12 Baseball

Ruby YMCA: 11 KM YMCA Angels: 0

Tryon: 26

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The city's first Walmart is set to open Dec. 10 in the Kings Mountain Shopping Plaza. The Neighborhood Market, a 40,000 square foot building tucked back about 100 yards from the road, will face Highway 74 Business. In recent weeks employees have been hired and finishing touches are being completed on the new building which will be a grocery store and pharmacy.

First responders team up to find missing Alzheimer patient A total of 52 first responders from seven public safety agencies in the county located an Alzheimer patient who wandered from Summit Place in Kings Mountain on September 28. “I thought the city should honor these men and women," said Mayor Rick Murphrey. The mayor issued a resolution of support and presented copies of it to representatives of the Kings Mountain Police Department, the Kings Mountain Fire Department, Cleveland County Emergency Management, the Grover Fire Department, the Bethlehem Fire Department, and Cleveland County EMS at last Tuesday's city council meeting.

After the meeting, the city council and staff hosted a reception at city hall. Law enforcement officials say that many times the search for an Alzheimer's patient who walked off ends in tragedy. The longer they are missing, the less likely they are found alive. “The success of this operation is attributed to the working relationship of all agencies involved," said the mayor. “Because of the well coordinated effort of all the personnel, this Alzheimer's patient was found and is in good health. This exemplifies what good teamwork is all about.” Those honored were: Chief Melvin Proctor, Capt. Jerry Tessneer, Capt. Derek Johnson, Sgt. Lisa

Proctor, Cpl. Kenneth Putnam, Ptl. Josh Bryant, Ptl. Chris Graham, Ptl. Chris McKnight, Ptl. David Warlick, Ptl. Brian McGinnis and Dispatcher Sheffield, all of the Kings Mountain Police Department. Kings Mountain Fire Department responders were Chief Frank Burns, Assistant Chief Jamie Black, Capt. Bobby King, Engineer Eric Carroll, Engineer Louis Wilson, Engineer Randy Peterson, Matthew Moss, Tyler Laughridge, Timmy Carroll, Ross Clark, Mitchell Cloninger, Carol Gordon, Jeremy Scarborough, Mikael Sipe, Colton White, and Tyler Walker. Members of the Cleveland County Emergency Management responding

were EM Director Perry Davis, Assistant Director Bobby Horton, Jeff Queen, and Doc Tallent. Grover Fire Department responders were Shean Navy, Wade Hamrick, Kenneth Clark, Patrick Shannon, Keegan Sylvester, Matthew Childers and Andrew Gunter. Bethlehem Fire Department responders were Chief John McDaniel, Jeff Cloninger, Josh Turbyfill, Darryl Philbeck, Zach Melton, Lee Echols, Paul Johnsonbaugh, Cameron Hord and Mason Dixon. Cleveland County EMS responders were Tyler Allen, Bryan Shoemate, Susan Lloyd, Craig Beaver and Brittany Alton.

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This American flag and Eagle displayed in Veteran's Park at Mountain Rest Cemetery is a fitting reminder of Veterans Day Nov. 11. Kings Mountain's annual observance begins at 10:45 a.m. with a parade from the Veterans' Memorial downtown to Patriots Park. The annual Cleveland County Veterans Day service will be held on the Historic Courthouse Square in Shelby at 11 a.m. and feature address by retired Kings Mountain medical doctor Frank Sincox who served as a Navy flight surgeon. Retired US Army Green Beret Abraham Ruff will address Kings Mountain veterans, their families and other guests at the Kings Mountain ceremony Tuesday at Patriots Park.

Diabetes Health Talk Thursday Afraid one day your doctor might say you have diabetes? Having high blood sugar, often called prediabetes, puts you at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. “About half of people with high blood sugar develop Type 2 diabetes, but half do not,” said Marinda Wells, MD, with Shelby Family Practice. “By making lifestyle changes, people truly can reverse their risk and sometimes prevent diabetes.” Join Dr. Wells at a community health talk on Thursday, November 6, at 6 p.m. to discuss the lifestyle

choices that may be putting you at risk for Type 2 diabetes, and what you can do to change. “Small changes do make a difference,” she said, “but the earlier you start, the better your chances of preventing Type 2 diabetes. It’s your life; don’t you want to live it well?” The program will be held at the LeGrand Center in Shelby. A light dinner will be served. A light dinner will be provided. For more information or to RSVP, call 980-2126045.

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Land for Sale LOTS IN GASTON, CLEVELAND, RUTHERFORD and CHEROKEE CO., some with water & septic. Credit no problem, owner will finance with low DP. Call Bryant Realty at 704-5679836 or www.bryantrealty.org. (11/05,12,19 & 26)

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Help Wanted PART-TIME TEACHERS NEEDED from 1 pm – 5 pm. Also, SUBSTITUTE HELP Needed. Apply in person at Bolin’s Daycare at 901 Ramseur St. in Kings Mountain. (11/05 &12)

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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,

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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 payment 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)

CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2014-5:30 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL CASE NO. CUR-2-10-14 Faunce Properties, Inc. is requesting to rezone property located at 813 W. King Street, 809 W. King Street and 811 W. King Street from CU-O and RTS8 to Conditional Use Office (CU-O). The properties may also be identified as parcels 13378, 8584 and 8585. A copy of the application may be obtained at the Planning Department or you may call 704-734-4595 for additional information. You are welcome to attend the Planning and Zoning Board meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2014 at 5:30 pm to express your opinion on the above case. KMH3639 (11/05/14) CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2014 - 5:30 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL CASE NO. Z-2-10-14 Brian Adams (agent for property owner Clifton Goins) is requesting to rezone property located at approximately 108 Goins Farm Road from Residential 20 (R-20) to R-20 with the Solar Farm Overlay District. The property may also be identified as parcels 153546, 153552, 153553, 153555, 153557. A copy of the rezoning request application may be obtained at the Planning Department or you may call 704-734-4595 for additional information. You are welcome to attend the Planning and Zoning Board meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2014 at 5:30 pm to express your opinion on the above case. KMH3640 (11/05/14)

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Annual Great Pumpkin Halloween Parade Smart Start, and NC PreK provided entertainment, games, Halloween stories, songs, sing-alongs and a haystack search for Halloween goodies. A lucky individual, in each one of the three age group haystacks, discovered the ‘Gold Pumpkin’ and won a $25 gift card to a local toy store. They were” Elijah Perry, Kaliyah Brown and Boxleigh Mahoney. There was also be an inflatable giant slide and obstacle course. The Kings Mountain Police Department provided reflective treat bags to the children and the Kings Mountain Fire Department had a fire truck on display.

Chilly but clear weather greeted the city’s annual Great Pumpkin Halloween Parade downtown Friday. Children and adults alike sported funky costumes and gathered at City Hall to join Mayor Rick Murphrey in making the quick zig-zagging trek toward Patriot Park, where they were entertained by a reading of “The Little Old Lady Who Wasn’t Afraid of Anything.” Mauney Memorial Library’s Harris Children’s Department, in cooperation with Cleveland County Childcare Connections, Partnership for Children - Community Play and Learn Program,

Parade participants were seen in every costume imaginable – from sports stars to princesses to lions, bears and bats.

photos by Dave Blanton

Christy Conner reads from “The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything,” by Linda D. Williams and Megan Lloyd, at the Patriots Park gazebo.

Carrie Hoffman joins her daughter Layne Hoffman, 1, in Disney-themed outfits.

Mayor Rick Murphrey and Mauney Memorial Children’s Librarian Christy Conner lead a procession of young people and adults along Railroad Avenue.

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