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City to contract with NTE City Council is investigating alternative power supply options and the mayor and board expect to sign a 20-year contract agreement on Nov. 13 with NTE Energy as the city's
supplier of electricity. The new contract would start in 2019 when the City of Kings Mountain' contract with the current supplier Duke Power Company ends.
This is a rendering of the new Kings Mountain Energy Center proposed on Dixon School Road, I-85. The city plans to contract with the facility for electricity in 2019.
City Council, at a work session Tuesday night, was presented the proposal by Mayor Rick Murphrey and Energy Services Director Nick Hendricks. The NTE plant ( Kings Mountain Energy) will start construction of its new 480 MW natural gas fired power generating facility in the summer of 2015. The plant's commercial operation will begin the first quarter of 2018. “We continue to move progressively forward,'' said the mayor. He said the city's current wholesale electrical contract with Duke Power ends Dec. 31, 2018. But since 2010 the city has been evaluating, along with five other municipalities, several power companies to provide wholesale electricity.
KMLT Children’s play Friday, Saturday The curtain goes up Friday night for one weekend of performances of the children's play, “Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells” by the Kings Mountain Little Theatre. Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. at Joy Performance Center, Railroad Avenue.
Page Thompson and Connie Fox are directing the play which includes a cast of young people ages 12-20. Admission is $5. For reservations and information call the KMLT box office at 704-730-9408 or visit wwwkmlt.org. First grader Junie B. Jones is super excited about the upcoming holiday singalong 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 goodwill interfere before she can give See KMLT, Page 4A
Pictured are seven actors and actresses in the children’s play to be presented this weekend by Kings Mountain Little Theatre. From left, Carver Thompson as Herb; Sarah Fox as Junie B. Jones; Nick Howell as Sheldon; Ashlee Hamrick as May; Chris Stone as Mr. Scary; John Randall as Jose and Ely Thompson as Lucille. Photo JUNIE B. JONES at KMLT
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Entries are being invited for the annual Kings Mountain Christmas parade to be held Saturday, Dec. 6, at 3 p.m. in downtown Kings Mountain. The applications are available at the City of Kings Mountain reception desk from Karen Tucker. For more information contact Ellis Noell, the city's Public Relations/Events Director at www.cityofkm.org
Hendricks said that numerous options have included design or one option city leaders looked at was the city building its own generation plant to serve Kings Mountain's needs. NTE Energy, St. Augustine, Fla. announced recently the completion of financing $1.1 billion dollars to built the Kings Mountain plant, and also a plant in Texas and a plant in Ohio. The $450 million dollar Kings Mountain Energy Plant will be built by NTE across the road along I-85 and Dixon School Road and employ 350 people during construction and about 30 once the production is underway. “This will be one of the cleanest and most efficient source of capacity and energy in the Carolinas,'' said the
mayor when NTE made the announcement that it would build initially on 20 acres of the 290 acre site. During the workshop meeting of council Tuesday Hendricks pointed out: .Gas generation is the cleanest, most efficient source of energy and would reduce our carbon footprint going green - with 60% less emissions than that of an older, more conventional source of base load power. . New rates would provide 29% cost savings amounting to a projected $4 to $5 million a year. .Voluntary annexation into the city would expand the tax base $1.4 million per year. . The city wo uld provide the power plant all domestic electrical load to operate the
facility .NTE would be the city’s largest water user, 2-3 million gallons per day. . The city would see a public/ investment in the future Kings Mountain Energy Services Operation Center Center and in a future industrial park. .Rate stabilization was a huge factor in city leaders looking for more options to serve the needs of electric customers. “We are very excited,'' said the mayor, to form a public/ private partnership with NTE Energy for the progressive future of Kings Mountain.” Once complete, the Kings Mountain Energy Center would be capable of powering 400,000 homes and provide numerous benefits to the surrounding communities.
Transfers, state school grades occupy school board meeting DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
Transfers, state school grades occupy education board Dave Blanton dave. kmherald@gmail.com The Cleveland County Board of Education fired off two missives to state education officials, issuing one resolution that supported local control of school calendars while issuing another that sought to curb state-level education directors from a plan that would have them assigning A-F letter grades to every individual school in North Carolina. Board members also discussed at some length the possibility of implementing a new – and likely tougher – student transfer policy. A number of board members have argued that too many students are transferring solely to allow them to participate in another school’s athletic programs – most specifically football. No measure to change the current transfer policy was up for a vote at Monday’s meeting. Instead, board members, along with district Superintendent Dr. Stephen Fisher, used the opportunity to discuss some of the nuances of a proposed
new policy, which would among other things implement a 365-day athletic sitout policy for students who transferred. At issue is whether the school system will adopt a formal policy set out by the N.C. High School Athletic Association regarding transfers, which would effectively tighten the policy that is in place locally. Board members were somewhat sharply divided on the issue, with about half arguing that the policy regulating transfers should dissuade all but the most unique cases and the other half making that case that in the absence of proven abuse, the policy should not be changed. “It seems that from my perspective, (the new policy) is akin to saying that the (these) students are guilty until proven innocent,” said board member Dr. Richard Hooker. Hooker found agreement in fellow board members Phillip Glover and Donnie Thurman, Jr., who saw a hard-line policy as possibly punitive to students whose families had undergone a change in residence and, secondarily, were interested in participating in junior varsity and varsity sports.
“I think we have to find a balance between tough and grace,” Thurman said. “You have to look at every case individually.” Board members Kathy Falls and Danny Blanton both called for taking a “tough stance” on the issue and adopting a policy that would effectively scrutinize every instance of a transfer student taking part in high school sports. Board members said they aim to hammer out the language for a revised policy by early spring. In other board business, there was little disagreement about the N.C. General Assembly directive to the N.C. State Board of Education to issue “School Performance Grades” for each public school in the state, a grading system that is set to be put in place in early 2015. “Extensive empirical analyses exist demonstrating a preponderance of evidence that strongly correlates economic and and demographic conditions of a school’s neighborhood with student performance on North Carolina’s standardized tests, such that schools drawing from wealthier populations See TRANSFERS, Page 4A
Longtime medical doctor died Tuesday morning Dr. John Charles McGill, 92, retired Kings Mountain medical doctor for over 50 years who practiced medicine for 42 years at McGill Clinic, died Tuesday, Nov. 11,
2014 at his home at 703 Hillside Drive. Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, will be announced by Harris Funeral Home.
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■ OBITUARIES Sherri Baynard Allen Wife and mother Sherri Baynard Allen, age 43, of Kings Mountain, was born August 9, 1971, and earned her wings November 8, 2014. Sherri was an a m a z ing wife, daughter, sister, mother and friend to all that knew her. Sherri was and always will be her family’s hero; the one that could always make you laugh on Phyllis Henderson Campbell Active member First Baptist Church KINGS MOUNTAIN Phyllis Henderson Roberts Campbell, age 74, a resident of 503 Allison Court, K i n g s Mountain, NC, departed this earth and stepped into the arms of Jesus on Monday, November 10, 2014 at Wendover Hospice. She was born in Clover, South Carolina, daughter of the late Henry Loray Henderson and Lillian Camp Henderson and was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward G. Campbell, a brother Steve Henderson and a sister Vivian Henderson Rikard. Phyllis graduated KMHS and for 40 plus years she was employed as a legal secretary for attorney Grady Roger E. Parker Native of Kings Mountain HOLLY GROVE, VA.Roger E. Parker 66, Holly Grove, Va., was taken by angels to his heavenly home on Monday, Nov. 3, 2014. Roger was born Sept. 27, 1948 in Kings Mountain, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Nathan Davis; his Margaret S. Dixon KINGS MOUNTAIN – Memorial service for Margaret Summerlin Dixon, 94, will be held Saturday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. at Dixon Presbyterian Church on Dixon School Road. Mrs. Dixon died suddenly October 26, 2014 at her residence.
your worst day. She was loved and will be missed by all that loved her. She was the daughter of Margaret and the late Cling Baynard. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Linda Collins and Donna Green. Survivors are her husband, Thomas Barber; sons, Jonathan Allen and Christopher Allen; siblings, Luther and Mary Collins, Bobby Collins, Phyllis Dellinger, Susan and Rick Stalcup, Wanda Baynard, and Floyd Collins Jr.; step-daughter, Angie Parks; grandchildren, Shirley, Julia, Tonya, and Alissa. A celebration of life was
held Tuesday, November 11, at 6 pm at the Macedonia Baptist Church, South Battleground Ave., Kings Mountain. The family will be at the home of Thomas Barber at other times. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Levine Cancer Institute, 1021 Morehead Medical Dr. Charlotte, NC 28204. A guest registry is available at www.greenefuneral.com. Arrangements were with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
Stott at the law firm of Stott, Hollowell, Palmer and Windham, Gastonia, NC. An active member of First Baptist Church, she taught the 2 year olds Sunday School Class for several years, enjoyed anything the Lord called her to do, in and out of the church and took great pleasure in being able to volunteer at The Community Kitchen at Central United Methodist Church. She is survived by the father of her children Kenneth Roberts, Kings Mountain; daughter Yvette Roberts Cooke and husband David, Trinity, NC; sons Craig Roberts and wife Karen Ledford Roberts, Greenville, NC; Scott Campbell and wife Marsha, Kings Mountain; brother Rance Henderson and wife Betty, Morganton, NC; sisters Patricia Henderson Tart, Roanoke Rapids, NC; Kay Henderson Davis, Kings Mountain; grandchildren Austin Cooke and wife Anna Clair Cooke, Hayden Cooke, Amber Cooke, Colton Roberts, Mackenzie
Roberts, Sheldon Roberts, Lauren and Summer Campbell; great grandchild Judah Cooke. A funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church, Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 11 a.m., Dr. John Sloan officiating. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, November 11, at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Mission Readiness Fund, C/O First Baptist Church, 605 W. King Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr. Shelby, NC 28150. Guest register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain.
brother, Kenny Parker; and his sister Myra Price. Roger was employed for 25 years at Hanover County Public Utilities. Survivors include his loving wife of 39 years, Brenda C. Parker; his son, Keith (Susan); daughters Jeana Gann (Bobby) and Doris Morton (Mark); eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren; brother Sonny Parker (Patsy); sisters Mona Hinson (Eddie), Dee Dee Howell (Ken); sister-in-law Vickie Parker; brother-in-law Carl Price; and a host of nieces and
nephews. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Holly Grove Christian Church. A service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at Holly Grove Christian Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Online guest book at lacyfh.com. Lacy Funeral Home, Mineral, VA, was in charge of arrangements.
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New businesses getting a start in Kings Mountain These corporations registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State last week: A New Beginning of Life Outreach Ministry, 412 Tate Terrace.
SHELBY - Elizabeth Johnson Whisnant, 83, of Stroud Rd., died Mon., Nov. 10, 2014, at Hospice at Wendover. A graveside service is set for Wednesday, 2:30 p.m., at Polkville United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home.
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ARRESTS: NOV. 3: Matthew Parks Gaddis, 22, Gastonia, no operator’s license, $1,000 bond, secured. NOV. 4: Robert Max Helson, 20, 716 E. Ridge St., speeding, wreckless driving, no operator’s license, carrying concealed weapon, three knives, red light violation, head lamp violation, $10,000 bond, secured. NOV. 5: Steven Sassaman, 39, 618 Phenix St.. assault, $15,000 bond, unsecured. NOV. 8: Andrew Burris, 53, 403 Gantt St., DWI, driving left of center, $1500 bond, unsecured. INCIDENTS: NOV. 3: A resident of Hillside Drive reported theft of a wallet and Bluetooth speaker from his vehicle. NOV. 3: A resident of W. Mountain Street reported theft of a laser printer valued at $210 from his vehicle. NOV. 3: A resident of Crescent Circle reported theft of a GPS, digital camera, and 15 DVDs valued at $400 from his vehicle. NOV. 3: A resident of Meadowbrook Drive reported theft of a GPS, air freshener and cleaning wipe valued at $110 from her vehicle. NOV. 4: Dollar General, 709 York Road, reported shoplifting of merchandise valued at over $50. NOV. 5: A resident of King Street reported that the back glass at her apartment was broken. NOV. 5: A resident of Mill Creek Drive reported theft of a box containing two bangle bracelets from her car. NOV. 8: A resident of Mauney Avenue reported theft of a washing machine pump and dryer knob valued at $135. WRECKS OCT. 25: Officer Chi Ming Lai said that Shari Deviney Carpenter, Casar, operating a 2005 Toyota, traveling south on NC 161 on the inside lane, attempted to turn right into the YMCA and struck a 2005 Chevy operated by Ava Champion Thongsamout, 123 Oakmont Drive. Property damages were estimated at $3300. OCT. 27: Officer Chris McKnight said that Ronita Hunter, Gastonia, operating a 2002 Honda, struck a 1993 Chevy operated by Laura Lawson, 305 Somerset Dr., while attempting to change lanes on US 74 Business. Hunter was charged with driving with
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no insurance and expired tag. OCT. 29: Officer M.D. Butler said that vehicles operated by Tara Burleson, 516 W. King St. and Mischele Harris Maples, 204 S. Goforth, collided in the turn lane on US 74 Business as Burleson exited the parking lot at Advance Auto. Burleson said a van stopped and the driver motioned her to exit the parking lot. Butler charged Maples with driving while license revoked for an impaired driving revocation. OCT. 31: Officer D.K. Davis said that David McCloskey, 331 Oak Grove Rd. Trailer 2, was attempting to park his 1995 Chevrolet on NC 216 and struck a parked 2004 Jeep owned by Charles Howell Jr. of Lawndale. Property damages were estimated at $1100. OCT. 31: Officer F.L. Wittington said that Helen Crawford, 105 Marigold Ave., was slowing her 2004 Chrysler at the red light on King Street and her car was rear-ended by a 2004 Ford operated by Christopher Chad Short, 113 Heather Lane. Short was given a citation. Property damages were minor. OCT. 31: Officer F.L. Wittington said Cornelius Scott, Clover, SC, driving his 2006 Chrysler on I-85, said the car hydroplaned and he lost control of it and hit a guard rail. Property damages were estimated at $5500. NOV. 1: Officer D.K. Davis said that a 2014 Kia operated by Katherine Wright, 902 Sparrow Springs Rd, and Justin Ray of Denver collided on US 74 Business at Canterbury Road. Ray was turning on Canterbury into his work site. Property damages were minor. NOV. 3: Officer G. McKinney said that Collin Foster, 1419 Merrimont Ave., operating a 1991 Mazda, struck a 2012 Honda operated by John McGinnis, 1201 Wales Rd. The accident happened at N. Roxford Road and Sherwood Lane with estimated damages of $1600. Both drivers said the windshield of the Foster car was covered with frost. NOV. 3: Officer G.L. McKinney said that a three-vehicle accident happened on I-85 involving a 2002 Volvo operated by John Rivera Jr., Stone Mountain,GA; a 2001 Honda operated by Threcie Brown, 849 Mountain Crest Dr., and a 2000 Honda operated by Krystal Adams, Anderson, SC.
No injuries were reported. Property damages were estimated at $2200. NOV. 4: Officer M.D. Butler said that Ginger McDaniel, 726 Dixon School Road, operating a 2012 Honda, backed from a parking space at Dollar General and struck a 1993 Dodge operated by James Falls, 604 Linwood Road. Property damage was minor. NOV. 4: Officer Kyle Bell charged Robert Max Helsdon, 716 E. Ridge St., with reckless driving after Helsdon wrecked his 1999 Ford on Hendricks Street. Bell said the Helsdon vehicle ran off the road, hit a City of Kings Mountain utility pole and flipped. Property damages were estimated at $4500. NOV. 5: Officer Chris McKnight said a 2014 Kia owned by Earl Jay Lainhart, 214 E. Ridge St., parked in his driveway, was sideswiped by a driver in a silver-colored Honda who left the scene. Slight damage was reported. NOV. 5: Officer F.L. Wittington said that Juan Almonte, Norcross, GA was backing his vehicle in the parking lot of the BP Station on York Road and hit a light pole doing a total of $3,000 estimated damage. NOV. 5: Officer F.L. Wittington said that Janet Lucas, 122 Stoney Ridge Dr., was stopped at a stop sign in her 2006 Chevrolet which was struck by a 2006 Ford operated by Joshua Mauney of Cherryville. Property damage was minor. The accident happened on the US 74 Bypass ramp at Cleveland Avenue toward N. Piedmont. NOV. 6: Officer F.L. Wittington said that Gerald Williams, 206 Mary’s Grove Church Road, was backing his 2001 Honda from a parking space at Wiener Works and struck a 2001 Chevrolet operated by Johnny Sikes of Bessemer City. Property damage was estimated at $1500. NOV. 6: Officer Chris McKnight said Karlie Turton, Gastonia, operating a 2009 Toyota, rear-ended a 2004 operated by Robert Morgan of Bessemer City. Property damages were estimated at $2500. The accident happened on King Street at Railroad Avenue. NOV. 6: Officer F.L. Wittington said George Pasour, 140 East End Dr., backing his 1996 Olds from a parking space at Family Dollar, hit a 2000 Honda owned by John Petty of Kingstown, NC. Property damage was estimated at $1400.
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Elections favor local incumbents; U.S. Senate goes GOP DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
Elections favor local incumbents; U.S. Senate goes GOP Dave Blanton dave. kmherald@gmail.com In an election that saw nearly half of the county’s registered voters head to the polls, a number of incumbents held onto their jobs in law enforcement, county management and in state and federal lawmaking positions. 28,125 total ballots were cast in the county from a total of 62,051 registered voters, according to local election officials. Those figures mark an uptick over the usual figures for a midterm election, officials said, adding that increased early voting opportunities are likely responsible for the higher numbers. According to the North Carolina Board of Elections, a new record for voter participation during a midterm election was set in 2014. The previous record was set during the 2010 midterm election. County Commissioners, Sheriff and Coroner races Incumbents Jason Falls and Eddie Holbrook handily defended their seats on the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners, while voters passed over challenger Willie McIntosh. With 21 out of 21 precincts reporting late Tuesday, Falls and Holbrook has picked up more than 15,000 votes each, while McIntosh had collected a little over 11,000. Falls, a Republican who lives in Kings Mountain, currently serves as chairman of the county board. During the campaign, he touted his record of voting
against local tax increases. A licensed auctioneer, he also campaigned on economic development. Holbrook, a Democrat who is the senior dean of development and governmental relations at Cleveland Community College, also focused on economic development, a subject he said he has been passionate about since first joining the board 2007. The Democrat helped permanently secure the American Legion World Series in Shelby. McIntosh, a Democrat and former president of the Cleveland County Chapter NAACP, served as a commission member from 1996-2006 and is a retired Shelby police officer. The three candidates were vying for two open seats on the county board. Voters handed incumbent Sheriff Alan Norman a landslide victory in the race, giving him 23,309 votes to Republican challenger Carl Jensen’s roughly 4,370, according to local election officials. The vote ushered Norman, a Democrat who campaigned as a “working sheriff” with 31 years of law enforcement experience, into his third term as the county’s top law enforcement officer. Challenger Carl Jensen is a former FBI agent who has worked extensively in the security and private investigative industries. Robbie Morgan secured the Cleveland County Coroner’s job with 15,787 votes, topping opposition Tott Griffin, who collected 10,867 votes. What started as a seven-person race for county coroner was eventually whittled down to the two.
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Griffin won the Democratic primary vote. Morgan was unopposed in the May GOP primary. Griffin, who would have been the first African-American coroner in Cleveland County, works in the funeral home business and had served as medical examiner in the county from 2004-2007. Morgan, owner and operator of a funeral service, is a 17-year veteran in the industry. He is also a former paramedic. U.S. House, N.C. House, N.C. Senate, and local District Attorney and District Court Judge races In the U.S. House of Representatives 10th district race, Republican incumbent Patrick McHenry outpaced challenger by a wide margin at the polls Tuesday. The Denver resident and threeterm Congressman got 17,458 votes to Democrat Tate MacQueen’s 10,142. In an election to see who would represent N.C.’s 46th district, incumbent state senator Warren Daniel cruised past Democratic challenger Emily Church. Daniel picked up 16,244 votes while Church garnered 10,943. Republican incumbent Tim Moore ran unopposed for reelection for this seat in the N.C. House representing the
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111th district. Likewise, his senate counterpart in the 110th district, Kelly Hastings, a Republican, was also running unopposed. In the race for N.C. District Attorney for district 27B, Michael Miller defeated John Bridges. Miller collected 15,725 votes while Bridges fell short with 11,740. Ali Paksoy ran unopposed to victory in his race for the N.C. District
Court Judge for district 27B. U.S. Senate roundup Republicans Tuesday won six of the six seats they needed to gain control of the U.S. Senate, as voters in Arkansas and Colorado ousted the Democratic incumbents while electing Republicans in West Virginia, Montana and South Dakota. Thom Tillis won a close and hotly contested race against in-
cumbent Democrat Kay Hagan. In that race, Tillis picked up 1,412,865 votes to Hagan's 1,364,623. The victories allowed the Republican Party to reach its goal of taking the Senate back from the Democrats eight years after losing the chamber amid a wave of angry voter sentiment aimed at President George W. Bush and the Iraq war.
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Allison celebrates 95th birthday Cindi Wood’s new book Connie A. Allison, retired Kings Mountain educator, celebrated his 95th birthday Sept. 21 with 125 family members and friends at the Bynum Chapel Family Life Center. His hobby, “Sudoko,'' was the theme for the party and the program was presented by the members of his church, Good Hope Presbyterian, former students, a great niece and his loving grandchildren. His children, Sharon and Johnny Byers of Charlotte, his son, Kevin Allison of Richmond, Va., and grandchildren Justin Byers, Alyson Byers and Olivia Allison, hosted the party attended by friends and relatives from Charlotte, Kannapolis. Hendersonville, Winston-Salem, Statesville, Greensboro, Shelby, and Kings Mountain, North Carolina, as well as Au-
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gusta, GA and Richmond, VA. An Elder in Good Hope Presbyterian Church, Allison is also active in the Kings Mountain Lions Club and an active volunteer in the community. Allison, who retired as Principal of North Elementary School, came to Kings Mountain in 1960 as Principal of Davidson High School where his late wife, Adelaide, was on the staff. They both worked at Compact High where Allison was Principal, then Mrs. Allison joined the Home Economics Department at Kings Mountain High School and was Distributive Education teacher there prior to retirement. Mr. Allison taught Trigonometry at the high
Connie A. Allison school while Principal at Compact and served as East School Principal before his tenure at North School. He retired in 1984 after a 24 year career in education in Kings Mountain District Schools and the Cleveland County system.
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Cindi Wood and quotes are sprinkled throughout, reinforcing the very personal relevance of this study. Wood's speaking events have taken her across the United States and into other countries and through Biblical-based teaching coupled with humor from daily experiences, she offers hope and encouragement through her books, magazines, guest interviews on TV and radio and public appearances. Cindi is the daughter of the late Charles and Ruby Alexander of Kings Mountain. She and her husband, Larry, are parents of two sons, Brandon and Lane. Brandon and wife Bonnie live in Nashville, TN, where he is a photographer/ designer and she is a school teacher. They have two children, Charlie and Ruby. Lane is college and student pastor at Capital Community Church in Raleigh. He and wife, Meghan, a school teacher, have three children, Durham, Ezra and Lily Wood.
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Sarah Fox has the lead role of Junie B. Jones in the KMLT children’s play at Joy Theatre Friday and Saturday. Jim Medlin gives the “Toast to the Flag,” in which veterans are honored for their courage and sacrifice. Photo by DAVE BLANTON
To care for him who shall have borne the battle and to his widow and his orphan – President Abraham Lincolm
Soldier’s family needs help should be our priority: Ruff ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
“When people think about supporting the veteran they often forget the family. The family of the soldier needs your help too,'' said retired Sgt. Major Abe Ruff, a 20 year Vietnam veteran with the Army who also served with Special Forces as a Green Beret, who was the keynote speaker at a Veterans Day service Tuesday morning at Patriots Park in Kings Mountain. Ruff interspersed his remarks with suggestions on how to support the soldier and his family. “Shake a veteran's hand today and thank him for his sacrifices, send a soldier overseas a care package, one big enough to share with his unit, and contact local veterans groups to get the name of a soldier and write to him. He stressed the veteran's needs when he said the suicide rate for veterans 50 and over has drastically increased with an average of
22 veterans who take their own lives every day. “They need someone to care for them.” “And, you don't have to go somewhere else to help a veteran, you can start today right here at home,'' as he mentioned American Legion Post and Auxiliary 155 and Veterans of Foreign Wars 9811 who sponsor numerous projects for veterans and their families. Ruff noted that Vietnam-era soldiers didn't receive a warm “welcome home” and he encouraged local people to let young soldiers returning home from duty know that you appreciate their sacrifices. Ruff said he knows from his experience in Uncle's Sam's Army that the soldier leaves his wife and family at home for long periods of time. As a Green Beret, his family saw him 11 days in a seven month period when he trained with the Greek, French and Iranian Armies. “Being a military wife is a hard job,'' he said, com-
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mending his wife, June, to whom he has been married 50 years. The audience at the service sponsored by the City of Kings Mountain included numerous local veterans and their families. Mayor Rick Murphrey was master of ceremonies. In his opening remarks, he said that “America is as strong as its people. We are caretakers of all that our forefathers fought for.” “Veterans have always answered the call to defend and secure our freedom, no matter the cost. Today, we honor that same spirit and hope, which led to the founding of this great nation. Veterans fought for our freedom a freedom secured and defended with honor, loyalty and personal courage.” Adding to the ceremony was music by the Loch Norman Pipe Band, the “Toast to the Flag” by Vietnam veteran Jim Medlin, who held the flag and talked about the red, white and blue, reflecting that the blue stands for being true and constant and the whole of it are the stars and stripes. The National anthem rendered was sung by Sophia Kellstrom,
Grand Majestic Miss North Carolina and “God Bless America” by Kellstrom and her mother, Molora, and grandmother, Mrs. Roger Woodard. The Kings Mountain Police Color Guard, under the direction of Sgt. Bob Myers, posted and retired the colors, Boy Scouts from Troop 193 of Central United Methodist Church, led the pledge of allegiance, KMPD Chief Melvin Proctor offered the invocation, praising God for a glorious day to honor those living veterans who were willing to stand up for the red, white and blue. The mayor recognized Kelsy Goody Powers, Miss Poppy from the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 155 Commander Curtis Thrift who read the list of names on the four memorials in Patriots Park and veterans representing World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam presented white roses at the base of the memorial wall. The mayor, assisted by Ruff, placed a red, white and blue wreath at the memorial. Bugler Paul Fulton played “Taps” to conclude the patriotic service.
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■MEDITATION “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwellJosh Tucker ing places. If Pastor it were not so, St. Matthew’s would I have Lutheran Church told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. And you know the way to the place where I am going.� Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?� Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the
life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.� – John 14:1-7 Grace to you and peace in the name of our risen Lord, Jesus the Christ. Amen. What can heal a troubled heart? Pick up the newspaper or turn the television on to the 5 o’clock news and you’ll find many things that can and do trouble our hearts. Talk with friends and family members and you’ll hear about the stresses and the suffering this world brings; it all has the ability to trouble our hearts. And the world, our culture, seems to have an answer for everything that troubles our hearts: the makeup that can cover up all our blemishes and insecurities; the drugs and products
that make us look better, act better and feel better; the most efficient products or services that make our lives so much easier so that we can cram more and more into each day. This world has so many answers to the question: What can heal a troubled heart? But Jesus only has one answer to the question: believe in God, believe also in me. In verse one of this passage from John’s gospel, we hear Jesus give us an answer so that our hearts will not be troubled. The answer has to do with our faith in him. The answer has to do with our relationship with him. What heals or mends our troubled hearts revolves around one thing: belief. Now, let’s admit it, it’s hard to ignore all the “latest and greatest� products and things of this world when they promise to make life so much easier and better for us. But, in
this passage, Jesus makes promises for us that are eternal and that never wear off. He promises us, as the way the truth and the life, that he will come again and take us to himself, so that where he is, we will be also. Live this day knowing the difference in the false, temporary promises of the world and the eternal promise of Jesus Christ for he is always there to heal our troubled hearts.
Orphan Sunday at East Gold Street Wesleyan Church East Gold Street Wesleyan Church, 701 E. Gold St., will have Orphan Sunday on Sunday, Nov. 16. Pastor Ken and Robin Jewett will share their experience in adopting two beautiful Congolese children in a 6 p.m. program. East Gold Pastor Scott Whitney invites the public. Care for nursery/pre-schooo age children will be provided.
New Billy Graham film, “Heaven" to be shown Second Baptist Church and Pastor James Lochridge Jr., 120 Linwood Road, will show the new Billy Graham film, “Heaven" during Sunday evening services at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16. Dr. Graham follows up after his first film, “My Hope America� with this 30 minute film, “Heaven.� The back of the film packet says, “Death comes to us all, but when it comes will you be ready? Do you have the hope of heaven? Watch the true stories of two people who came face to face with death – and hear from Billy Graham about what happens when this life is over." “Please join Second Baptist for this most important message from Dr. Graham," encourages the pastor.
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Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406 Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075 Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Avenue 704-739-6811 Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Road 704-739-6711 Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354 Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160 Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516 Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354
Center 428 Oak Grove Road 704-739-9371 New Way Missionary Baptist Church 105 Waco Road 704-724-0414 Oak Grove Baptist Church 1022 Oak Grove Road 704-739-4833
201 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-7466
Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826
Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216
Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398 Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070
New Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606
Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580
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Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852
New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507
New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128
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Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920 St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256 Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007 Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716 The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street
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True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764 Unity AME Zion Church 948 Unity Church Road 704-228-0328 Vestibule AME Zion Church 2175 Vestibule Church Road 704-739-7961 Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive GASTONIA Bethesda United Methodist Church 3714 S. New Hope Rd Grace Community Advent Christian Church 206 West 3rd Avenue 704-739-9230
GROVER Bethany Baptist Church 423 Cleveland Avenue 704-937-3010 Carolina Praise and Worship Center 201 N. Main Street 704-937-7541 First Apostolic Church of Blacksburg 205 E. Cherokee St. Blacksburg, SC704-9377390864-839-1873 WACO New Testament Missionary Baptist Church
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■ BUSINESS
Withrow's Funeral Home on King Street reopened with new management this week ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
Withrow's Funeral Home held a grand reopening Sunday afternoon in Kings Mountain with introduction of the new manager, Marvin Murray, by Kenneth Withrow, son of K. C. and Daisy Withrow of Shelby. A licensed funeral director and embalmer, Murray said he welcomes the opportunity to serve a multi-cultural community like Kings Mountain and provide professional service at an upscale level for the community and area. “This is my father's legacy and not just an African American business but a business that welcomes everyone," said Kenneth Withrow. K. C. Withrow, 84, opened the funeral home in 1976 on the historic site which was the first residential brick building built on King Street in 1903 by Joseph A. Falls, said Kenneth Withrow. Sisk Funeral Home, now of Bessemer City, operated a funeral service from 1949 followed by Withrow and People's Funeral Home but in 1980 the historic building became occupied by Withrow's Funeral Home.
Marvin Murray New Manager “We have had a period of transition but now we will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week," said Withrow. In presenting a history of the longtime business, Withrow said that the grand reopening means continued revitalization of King Street, enhancing economic development, something that his father envisions for this area of the community. “We want to part of that growth," he said. Donald I. Roseboro, Shelby native, will serve as general manager of Withrow's Funeral Home. A licensed examiner and funeral director in the two Carolinas, he has been in the funeral business 20 years. He is a graduate of Elon University and completed graduate studies at UNC in Wilming-
Withrow Funeral Home held their Grand Re-opening this past Sunday. ton. Murray was educated in the Charlotte public schools and graduated from American College as a certified nursing assistant and with a medical technician diploma. He served six years in the US Army 25th Signal Corps and was employed in the healthcare profession 20 years. He graduated from Fayetteville Tech as a funeral director in 2000 and also received his
associate degree in applied science. A member of the International Congress of Examining Board, he trained with Rudy Nelson Lea Funeral Service in Raleigh and worked for several funeral homes in the Charlotte area. Rev. Charles Webber, pastor of Mount Olive Baptist Church, gave the invocation at the grand reopening service at 3 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. Ken-
neth Withrow gave a history of the business, recognized city commissioners Howard Shipp, Curtis Presley and Keith Miller and acknowledged the assistance of Connie Allison, Farris Turner, Teresa Brooks, Melody McGuire and Sharon Ager with special thanks to Clinton Louis Baxter Services, Richard Rodgers, Rita Lovelace, R&R Handyman Services, Donald I. Roseboro Funeral
& Cremation Services and Philann's Florist. “We want to thank the community, our partners and others for helping us to build a better future," said Withrow. Refreshments were served after the funeral home dedication. The two-story building is spacious and includes a chapel on the first floor with several offices.
Holiday concert at the Joy signals start of holiday season
The staff of the Gentle Moon Café (Dan Kukulka, holding scissors, Betsy Kukulka and Courtney Kukulka, in center) celebrates a ribbon-cutting with city officials and members of the Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. The 126 Gold St. restaurant offers paninis, homemade soups, herbal teas, fruit and vegetable smoothies and vegetarian options. Stop by and have a cup of herbal tea, read a book, or play a game of checkers or chess. Call (704) 750-6112 to learn more.
Darin and Brooke Aldridge continue a five year tradition on November 22 when their multi-award nominated group performs at the Joy Performance Center in Kings Mountain. Their annual Holiday Concert at the Joy has become the unofficial kickoff of the holiday season for the band’s friends, family and fans. The Holiday Concert marks the end of the group’s 2014 national tour which took them to Maine, Iowa, Texas, Florida and points in-between. “We are thankful to have been able to start, and now finish the 2014 tour on the stage of the Joy. It’s a wonderful place to perform and the room is always full of people who have been such an important part of our success,” says Darin Aldridge. “We love to tour and play our music for all sorts of audiences but it is always a blessing to get to entertain people who have befriended me all of my life. They have made Brooke and me feel so welcome and loved that it makes us want to play and sing our very best for them.” Doors to the Joy will open at 7:00 pm and the show starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $20 and are available on line at: TicketsNC.com or by phone: 704 472-7762. Sold-out audiences at previous Holiday Concerts have been treated to hilarious unscripted antics on stage as the band hams it up for the home folks. “We just love the chance to cut up
and have fun on stage and show the audience that we love each other and love everybody who comes out to see us,” says Brooke, flashing a quick smile which leaves little doubt of her playful intentions. 2014 was another big year for Darin and Brooke’s career. For the fourth consecutive year they were finalists for an International Bluegrass Music Award and they signed with Buddy Lee Attractions, Nashville’s oldest and largest talent development agency. BLA has represented artists ranging from Hank Williams, Jr and Willie Nelson to Jason Aldean. Darin and Brooke are only the second “bluegrass” group to be signed by the agency during its 50 year history. “They see us as a group that appeals to both bluegrass fans and to more mainstream Country and Americana music lovers. The plan they have for us will mean even more travel and shows to promote our new record which will release in February 2015,” says Darin. Guest artists appearing on the new album include Sam Bush, Ricky Skaggs, Doyle Lawson, Bobby Hicks and Steve McMurray. It will be the couple’s sixth album and will come out less than two months after their sixth wedding anniversary. Darin and Brooke Aldridge make their home in Cherryville, and other band members live in NC, SC, and TN
Cherryville Little Theatre presents “The Nerd”
Dunham's Sports holds Grand Opening Friday
The Cherryville presentation of “The Nerd” has some familiar faces from Kings Mountain since the show was presented here five years ago by the Kings Mountain Little Theare under the direction of Wendy Walega. Kings Mountain favorites Jim Champion, Michael Medlin, Dawn Rickus and Robert Jenkins are featured in the cast. Also: Bryan Denton, Denise McCoy and Noah Neal. “The Nerd," set in 1976 is a hilarious comedy which features Gastonia actor Robert Jenkins as Rick
Dunham's Sports, one of the nation's largest sporting goods chains, will hold grand opening Friday, Nov. 14, at 9 a.m. at the new Shelby Mall, 2001-53 East Dixon Boulevard location. Store hours are Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The first 100 adults on Friday will receive a Dunham's Sports t-shirt. Also on Friday, there will be free 6-packs of Coke or Diet Coke to anyone making a $10 purchase. On Sunday, the first 10 people/families in line will
Steadman, the world's worst houseguest who won't leave. Steadman shows up at the home of a stranger, Willum Cubbert, played by Michael Medlin. Cubbert often lets people take advantage of him, according to Walega who says that goofiness takes center stage. William Cubbert has it all – a promising career as an architect, devoted friends, even, maybe, a serious girlfriend. But then Rick Steadman, the ultimate social misfit, comes to visit and puts everything in peril. The Nerd See NERD, Page 8A
receive a $10 Dunham's Sports gift card. Also on Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. the Remington Firearms Truck will be at the store. Get hunting and shooting tips from the experts and see the latest Remington firearms, ammunition and accessories. “We are excited to be opening a store in the Shelby community," said Jeff Lynn, chairman and chief executive officer of Dunham's Athleisure Corporation. The Shelby location will be the 10th Dunham Sports in the state.
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Kings Mountain Historical Museum free "Toys, Games and Trains" exhibit Kings Mountain Historical Museum invites you to visit the Museum for the free "Toys, Games and Trains" exhibit opening Saturday and continuing through Jan. 2, 2015 with special extended holiday hours from 1-4 p .m. on Sundays, Nov 23, Dec. 21 and Dec. 28. The exhibit is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This annually recurring exhibit fills the Museum with model train displays assembled by the Piedmont “S” Gaugers, as well as railroad memorabilia, and antique toys and games. Visitors of all ages will be enchanted as they explore the miniature snow-covered scenes that line the tracks, and discover the interactive features such as a carousel, chocolate factory, hot air balloons, and mailbag pickup. Parents and grandparents will enjoy reminiscing with the children about the toys and games of their childhood, such as cowboy memorabilia, doll houses, marbles, and board games. Bring your cameras – this exhibit provides great opportunities for holiday family photos. In association with the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club’s Breakfast with Santa (starting at 7:30 am) and Mauney Memorial Library & Gaston Dance Theatre’s reading of The Nutcracker (starting
at 10:00 am), the Trains, Toys and Trains exhibit will be open starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, November 22. The Museum will also host a special night run of the trains from 5–7 p.m. on Monday, November 24, before the City of Kings Mountain’s children's Christmas tree lighting. During this holiday exhibit, the gift shop will be open with hand-made ornaments, a selection of Moravian cookies and cheese straws, train novelties, and locally made gifts for everyone on your list. Also a great selection of North Carolina pottery, jewelry, wood-turned creations, watercolor prints, beeswax candles, soaps, honey, and other one-of-akind items crafted by local artists. The Museum also sells a variety of books, novelties, toys, and crafts. This year, The Museum will also also have Liberty Mountain commemoratives such as t-shirts and caps. Celebrate the Spirit of Christmas Past on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Celebrate the season with a full day of activities sure to get the whole family into the holiday spirit! 10am-3pm: Experience the magic of the Toys, Games and Trains exhibit, and tour the historic Barber House decorated for the holidays. Learn about the
history of Christmas celebrations, and participate in traditional craft demonstrations such as Scherenschnitte, the historic German art of paper-cutting, presented by Linda Bell. Bring home your own hand-made ornaments! 3pm-5pm: City of Kings Mountain’s annual Christmas Parade. 5pm-7pm: Enjoy a special “night run” of the Toys, Games and Trains exhibit, candlelight tours of the historic Barber House, and hot apple cider with cookies by the firelight. Santa, Mrs. Claus at museum Dec. 13 Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Historical Museum Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.10:00 am. Bring your camera for the perfect holiday family photo! Santa Claus will be at the Museum during the Toys, Games & Trains exhibit to visit with the little ones. Mrs. Claus will also do a special reading of the classic 1823 children’s story, “The Night Before Christmas.” Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. To find out more about upcoming exhibits and events, please visit us at: kings mountainmuseum.org, or call (704) 739-1019. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, & Pinterest
Bynum Chapel AME Zion benefit Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church and Home Mission Department will sponsor a food sale and yard sale Friday and Satur-
day, Nov. 14 and 15, from 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. at Bynum Chapel Family Life Center. Dine in or carry out fried chicken, fried fish
and hot dogs featuring two sides with dessert and sandwiches. Call the church at 704-730-0027 or Bubba at 704-772-5129.
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Caulder heads minister’s group Rev. Ron Caulder, pastor of Eastside Baptist Church, has been elected President of the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association for the coming year. He succeeds Rev. James Lochridge, pastor of Second Baptist Church. Ordained in 1974, Caulder is a graduate of Southeastern Seminary at Wake Forest. He returned to Kings Mountain from Stanley where he served for six years as pastor of First Baptist Church. He was called as pastor of Eastside Baptist Church five years ago. He also previously was
a pastor in this area at Oak Grove Baptist Church for 14 ½ years. In 1999-2001 he served as President of the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association. Caulder is married and the family includes three daughters, their husbands, and three granddaughters. The family resides in Stanley. The Kings Mountain Ministerial Association will hold the monthly meeting Thursday, Nov. 13, at 12 noon at Sub Factory, 311 S. Battleground Ave. All local pastors and ministers are in-
Rev. Ron Caulder Pastor of Eastside Baptist vited to come and share in the fellowship and planning for upcoming events in the community.
■ CHURCH BRIEFS Community-wide Thanksgiving service Kings Mountain Ministerial Association will lead the upcoming community-wide Thanksgiving service to be held Sunday evening, Nov. 23 at East Gold Street Wesleyan Church.
A pre-musical concert by the Kings Revue of Kings Mountain High School will begin the service at 6:45 p.m. with the worship service following at 7 p.m. An offering will be taken
for the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry. “Everyone is welcome to come as we express our thanksgiving to our Lord," said Rev. Ron Caulder, President of the ministers' group.
Faith Baptist celebrates 61st anniversary Faith Baptist Church, 1009 Linwood Road, will celebrate its 61st anniversary Sunday, Nov. 16, at 10:30 a.m. Vision 2 Hear featuring songs in sign language, Appointed 2 featuring Randy and Amy Nichols and worship leaders Rev. Jason and Jessica Burton will feature the service to which the public is invited
to attend. A covered dish luncheon will follow the morning service. George Lockhart will lead the songs in sign language and Randy and Amy Nichols will present special music. Appointed 2, the Nichols duo won the grand finale in the Prayze Factor competition and will present special music. Rev. Jason and Jes-
sica Robbins Burton, daughter and son-in-law of Faith Baptist Pastor J. R. Robbins and Mrs. Robbins, will lead the worship service. “We invite the community to share with us in this special service celebrating our church's 61st anniversary in Kings Mountain," said Pastor Robbins.
By JIM MILLER Editor
How to Improve Your Balance as You Age Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve always been a walker, but when I fell last month my doctor suggested I start doing some balance exercises. Is this really something I need to practice? What can you tell me? Avid Walker Dear Walker, Most people don’t think much about practicing their balance, but you should, the same way that you walk to strengthen your heart, lungs and overall health, or you stretch to keep your body limber.
by a complex combination of muscle strength, visual inputs, the inner ear and the work of specialized receptors in the nerves of your joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons that orient you in relation to other objects. It’s all sorted out in the sensory cortex of your brain, which takes in the information from those sources to give you balance. But aging dulls our balance senses, and causes most seniors to gradually become less stable on their feet over time.
As we age, our balance declines – if it isn’t practiced – and can cause falls. Every year more than one in three people age 65 years or older fall, and the risk increases with age. A simple fall can cause a serious fracture of the hip, pelvis, spine, arm, hand or ankle, which can lead to hospital stays, disability, loss of independence and even death.
Poor balance can also lead to a vicious cycle of inactivity. You feel a little unsteady, so you curtail certain activities. If you’re inactive, you’re not challenging your balance systems or using your muscles. As a result, both balance and strength suffer. Simple acts like strolling through a grocery store or getting up from a chair become trickier. That shakes your confidence, so you become even less active.
How Balance Works Balance is the ability to distribute your weight in a way that enables you to hold a steady position or move at will without falling. It’s determined
Balance Exercises If you have a balance problem that is not tied to illness, medication or some other specific cause, simple exercises can help preserve and improve your
balance. Some basic exercises you can do anytime include: • One-legged stands: Stand on one foot for 30 seconds, or longer, then switch to the other foot. You can do this while brushing your teeth or waiting around somewhere. In the beginning, you might want to have a wall or chair to hold on to. • Heel rises: While standing, rise up on your toes as far as you can. Then drop back to the starting position and repeat the process 10 to 20 times. You can make this more difficult by holding light hand weights. • Heel-toe walk: Take 20 steps while looking straight ahead. Think of a field sobriety test. • Sit-to-stand: Without using your hands, get up from a straight-backed chair and sit back down 10 to 20 times. This improves balance and leg strength. For additional balance exercises visit go4life.nia.nih.gov, a resource created by the National Institute on Aging that offers free booklets and a DVD that provides illustrated examples of many
appropriate exercises. You can order your free copies online or by calling 800-222-2225. Some other exercises that can help improve your balance and flexibility is through tai chi and yoga. To locate a beginner’s class in your area that teaches either of these disciplines, call your local senior center, health club or wellness center, check your yellow pages or try online directory sites like americantaichi.net and yogafinder. com. If nothing is available near you, there are DVDs and videos that offer tai chi and yoga instructions and routines for seniors that you can do at home. Some good resources for finding them are amazon.com, collagevideo.com and iefit.com, or check with your local public library. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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Poetry contest open Poetryfest.TV is videotaping segments for its upcoming poetry show, “Upstart Crow," and the 100 top winning poems in the current poetry contest, open to everyone, will be invited to participate. Grand prize is $1,000. To enter, send one poem, of 21 lines or less to: Free Poetry Contest, 1638 Dogwood, Hackwork, GA 30102. Or enter online at
Merry Market headed to Kings Mountain The “Merry Market”- a holiday version of the Foothills Farmers market, is headed to Kings Mountain this coming Saturday morning, November 15. The hours are 8am-12 noon, and it will be held downtown, on Railroad Avenue. There will be food items, such as local lamb, and chicken from Dellinger Family Farms, and sausage and pork chops from Suzie Q’s. Ladybug Farms will have seasonal baked goods available for purchase. Local gift items will be available as well, including syrups and jams, jewelry, cookbooks, and crocheted gifts, to name a few. Come out and SHOP LOCAL for your holiday gift items and meals!
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Postmistress. The deadline for entering is Dec. 20. A winner's list will be sent to all entrants. Says contest director Dr. Marcus Mellon, “This is a real opportunity for poets to win cash prizes and to gain recognition for their effort. I know this contest will produce exciting results. And, as always, help poetry, the Cinderella of the Arts, find her glass slipper.”
Cleveland County hopes to collect thousands of gift-filled shoe boxes Nov. 17-24 for world’s largest Christmas project Local volunteers are collecting simple shoe box gifts personally packed by children, families, and individuals here in Cleveland County. From this area, the shoe box gifts will be sorted and sent using whatever means necessary—sea containers, trucks, buses, trains, airplanes, helicopters, boats, camels, even dog sleds—to reach suffering children around the world. Right now you can join the effort to help the world’s largest Christmas project hand-deliver some eight million gift-filled shoe boxes to children in more than 90 countries suffering from natural disaster, war, terrorism, disease, famine, and poverty. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO GET INVOLVED: PREPARE—Enlist your family, church, scout troop, community group or business to take
part in creating shoe box gifts for needy children worldwide. PACK—Fill shoe boxes with school supplies, toys, necessity items, candy and a letter of encouragement. Step-by-step shoe box packing instructions are available at www.samaritanspurse.org. DELIVER—Take your shoeboxes to the nearest collection site to you during National Collection Week, November 17–24. LOCAL COLLECTION SITE: Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road, Kings Mountain Mon – Nov 17: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Tues – Nov 18: 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Wed – Nov 19: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thurs – Nov 20: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Fri – Nov 21: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sat – Nov 22: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Sun – Nov 23: 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Mon – Nov 24: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Downtown project Thursday, Friday Downtown Kings Mountain Business Success Project coordinators will be filming shots and interviews with participating downtown businesses for the upcoming video postcard promoting the project and participating businesses.
Canned food drive at library Mauney Memorial Library is sponsoring a canned food drive for benefit of the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry. Donations may be taken to the library during the month of November.
From left, actors Jim Champion, Denise McCoy and Robert Jenkins appear in a scene from “The Nerd” which includes a number of Kings Mountain Little Theatre favorites in the revival of the comedy at Cherryville Little Theatre Friday and Saturday nights.
Nerd: presented by Cherryville Little Theatre From Page 6A escalates into madcap farce as Willum tries to out-nerd his sanity-destroying housguest. Jim Champion is Warnock Waldgrave, Bryan Denton is Axel Hammond,
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Owner Leshea Perkins, center, in peach blouse, joins Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey, at left, behind bow, and other members of the Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce at the ribbon-cutting of her Cherokee St. yoga studio, The Yoga Room, on Thursday. Perkins, who has been a yoga instructor for about two years, says the stretching and posing of her classes aim to reduce stress, add flexibility and improve posture.
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Mountaineers at W. Henderson for first round 3A playoff game
Kings Mountain quarterback Brandon Bell (9) scrambles for a 12-yard touchdown run against East Burke Friday at Gamble Stadium.
Mountaineers hold off Cavaliers 28-20 for best regular season record since ‘08 It wasn’t easy, but Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers defeated NC coaching legend Tom Brown’s East Burke Cavaliers 28-20 Friday night at Gamble Stadium to complete their best regular season (8-3) since their Southwestern championship season of 2008. Now, head coach Greg Lloyd and his charges hope to repeat the post-season they had ’08 when they made it to the Western Regional championship game and finished 11-4 overall. East Burke’s Ryan Newell turned a short pass into an 80-yard touchdown play on the second play of the game to give the Cavaliers (3-8) an early 6-0 lead. Kings Mountain came right back to drive 58 yards to take the lead 7-6 on a three-yard run by Darian McClain and an extra point kick by Sam Liss. The Mountaineers never trailed again, but the game was still in doubt until quarterback Brandon Bell hit Jake Merchant with a 15-yard pass for a first down at the East Burke 23 which allowed the Mountaineers to keep possession of the ball and run the final 1:33 off the clock. “We got off to a slow start,” said Mountaineer coach Greg Lloyd. “We had a hard time getting them off the field. They had a good receiver (Newell, who had six catches for 141 yards). He’s the best receiver we’ve seen all year. They kept the game closer than we wanted it.” McClain, who recently sat out three games with an ankle injury, was back to his early-season form. He car-
ried the ball 17 times for 132 yards rushing to bring his season’s total to 828 yards. He added two later touchdowns on runs of five and four yards. His two second half scores came on back-toback drives after the EB defense held the Mountaineers to three and out after the second half kickoff. The Mountaineer defense limited the Cavs to two three-and-outs in the third quarter. “In the second half we controlled the line of scrimmage,” Lloyd noted. “It was good to get a win in our last home game, and it was a big accomplishment for us to win eight games after winning only two last year.” Lloyd said Graham Keeter, Max Peterson, Cory Hester and Gage Kornegay all did a great job blocking as the Mountaineers finished with 356 yards total offense. Quarterback Brandon Bell, one of 14 seniors honored in a pre-game ceremony, also had his best game since returning from an injury. He hit 9 of 18 passes for 131 yards, breaking the 1,000-yard passing mark for the second year in a row. He has 1,022 yards passing heading into the playoffs. Bell scored KM’s other touchdown on a 12-yard scramble in the second quarter. He was trying to find a receiver on a rollout and had to retreat to around the 20 but kept zig-zagging around defenders and got inside the pylon for the score. “It was good to see him get back going good, and Darian McClain had the best game he’s had since early in
Kings Mountain split end Xavier Johnson catches a pass near the sideline the year,” Lloyd said. Bell’s TD put the Mountaineers up 14-6, but East Burke responded with a three-yard touchdown run by Brandon Clark and a two-point conversion reception by Newell to tie the game at 14-all at intermission. McClain’s two second half scores put the Mountaineers up 28-14 with 11:32 remaining but the Cavaliers, who were fighting for an outside chance to get into the playoffs, wouldn’t go down easily. They used a crisp passing attack to move the ball
Kings Mountain running back Darian McClain (23) picks up a huge chunk of yardage
downfield in a hurry and scored on a 12-yard run by Landon Ward with 7:12 remaining. KM linebacker Dwayne Capps intercepted a two-point conversion pass to leave the score at 28-20. The Cavaliers recovered an onside kick to take possession again at the Mountaineer 49. Very quickly, Newell caught a 15-yard pass at the 36, but on a fourth and eight play from the 34 KM’s Shawn Adams batted down a pass to end the threat. East Burke still wasn’t through, as they held the Mountaineers to three and out and gained possession again when Jarrett Ledford’s punt rolled dead at the East 28 at the 4:48 mark. Facing third and 7, quarterback Joe Duckworth rambled 10 yards for a first down at the 41, but a tipped pass by Dillon Frederick, no gain by Clark on a hard tackle by Collin Watkins, and two more incomplete passes resulted in a loss of downs at the East 41 with 2:29 left. Sparked by a 15-yard pass from Bell to Jake Merchant for a first down at the 23, the Mountaineer offense wouldn’t surrender the ball again. “We found out about 5:30 that Julian Coulter wasn’t going to be able to play because of a hurt back and that put a little wrinkle in our game plan,” Lloyd said. “But Chance Frederick stepped in and did a good job on offense.”
Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers will play their first NCHSAA playoff game in three years Friday when they travel to West Henderson for a first round 3A game. The Falcons and Mountaineers have gone through similar struggles the past two seasons. The Falcons suffered through a 1-10 season a year ago while the Mountaineers went through a 2-9 campaign. Both teams went with young players last season, and it has paid off for them this year as they have reversed their fortunes with a host of players with playing experience. West Henderson has 21 returning lettermen including 10 on offense and nine on defense. “They’re very similar to us,” noted KM coach Greg Lloyd. “They haven’t won a lot of games the last two years but they have a senior laden offense.” The Falcons, coached by Paul Whitaker, finished 5-2 in the Western NC2A/3A Conference with their only losses being to perennial Western NC powers Franklin and Canton Pisgah. They are 7-4 overall. Kings Mountain goes into the game with a 5-3 SMAC and 8-3 overall record. The Mountaineers are in the playoffs for the first time since 2011 when they defeated Forestview in the first round and fell to Crest in round two. The Falcons operate mostly out of a wing-T offense, but Coach Lloyd said they do switch to a shotgun on occasion. “They run a lot of buck sweeps and sweeps,” he noted. “They do a good job with their defense,” he added. “They’re in a 3-4/4-4 depending on what you’re doing on offense. They’re definitely a good team and it will take a good effort for us to have a shot at winning. It’s going to be extremely cold Friday but it ought to be a lot of fun.” The Falcons, who are in the state playoffs for the first time since 2010, have a host of outstanding players. Senior running back Cody Jackson has 909 yards rushing and seven touchdowns and
Results of the W. Henderson and KM 2014 regular season: WEST HENDERSON WH Pts. Opp. Pts. 28 Madison 26 20 Hendersonville 29 35 North Buncombe 28 21 Mtn. Heritage 40 35 N. Henderson 10 37 Smoky Mtn. 15 0 Canton Pisgah 3 56 Brevard 21 23 Tuscola 21 13 Franklin 42 28 E. Henderson 12 (296) (247) KINGS MOUNTAIN KM Pts. Opp. Pts. 34 Hunter Huss 21 43 East Gaston 15 35 Forestview 20 21 East Rutherford 14 28 Burns 0 7 Shelby 27 62 Draughn 0 7 Crest 35 14 RS Central 21 (ot) 54 Chase 13 28 East Burke 20 (333) (186)
quarterback Dustie Fender rushed for 130 yards on 16 carries in last week’s win over East Henderson. Defensively, the Falcons are led by linebackers Stephen Perron, Tanner Bullock and Tristan Thomas with 111, 88 and 75 tackles, respectively. Coach Lloyd said he hopes to see improvement in his defense this week. “We have to get back to being more aggressive on defense,” he said. “We suffered a setback against R-S Central and again this week because we didn’t come away with any turnovers. We are at our best when we are aggressive and making things happen.” Offensively, Lloyd said the Mountaineers need to “establish the run and get the ball out to our receivers. “In playoff games, sometimes the one that makes the least mistakes will come out the winner,” he said. “We need to play smart. If we do, we’ll be okay. We have to get mentally prepared to play and we have to take care of the ball.” Friday’s winner will advance to a second round game against the winner of the Freedom-East Rowan game.
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KMMS wrestlers off to big start E. Burke Postgame PLAYERS OF THE GAME Offense Darian McClain 17-132 rushing; Tico Crocker 4-68 receiving, Brandon Bell 9-18 passing, Xavier Johnson 3-36 receiving. Defense Dre Bell 10 tackles; Dillon Frederick, Collin Watkins, Keenan Baker, Dwayne Capps, Shawn Adams, Jake Merchant.
YARDSTICK EB KM First downs 13 18 Yds. Rushing 113 225 Passing 12-27-0 9-18-1 Yds. Passing 183 131 Fumbles lost 0 2 Yds. Penalized 50 45 Punts 3-26 2-37
SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th EB 6 8 0 8 KM 7 7 7 7
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INDIVIDUAL STATS KM RUSHING McClain 17-132, Bell 14-42, McCluney 7-33, Crocker 2-18. KM PASSING Bell 9-18-1-130. KM RECEIVING Merchant 2-27, Crocker 4-68, Johnson 3-36.
HOW THEY DID IT FIRST QUARTER EB – 11:09 – Ryan Newell, 80 pass from Joe Duckworth (pass failed). KM – 9:15 – Darian McClain 3 run (Sam Liss kick). 58-yard drive, 7 plays. Xavier Johnson catches of 14 and 6 yards; McClain 16-yard run, Tico Crocker 19-yard reception.
Kings Mountain Middle School’s wrestlers opened their season last week with impressive victories over county rivals Burns and Shelby. The Patriots defeated Burns 61-36 Monday. KM got pins from Josh Lewis, Alexis Garcia, Lannden
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down to the final match before KM prevailed 54-45. KM wrestlers winning by pins were Josh Lewis, Alexis Garcia, Lannden Zanders, Nathan Groves, Jordan Lineberger, Estevan Chichester, Jaqualeen Brooks, Ryan McRee and Jeremiah
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(All games start at 7:30) 3A WEST Kings Mountain (8-3) at West Henderson (7-4). Fred T. Foard (6-5) at South Point (7-4). East Gaston (5-6) at Forestview (9-2). Southwest Randolph (4-7) at Crest 11-0). 3AA WEST Ashbrook (5-6) at Cuthbertson (8-3). 1AA WEST North Moore (6-5) at Bessemer City (8-3). Cherryville (4-7) at Starmount (8-3). 2A WEST Trinity (5-6) at Shelby (9-2). East Rutherford (6-5) at Mt. Pleasant (9-2). 2AA WEST R-S Central (7-4) at Bandys (8-3).
Kings Mountain’s Tico Crocker (2) turns the corner on an East Burke defender in Friday’s game at John Gamble Stadium.
SMAC 2A/3A football standings SMAC 2A/3A Teams Conf. W-L All W-L Crest 8-0 11-0 Shelby 7-1 9-2 Kings Mtn. 5-3 8-3 RS Central 5-3 7-4 Burns 4-4 4-6 E. Rutherford 4-4 6-5 East Burke 2-6 3-8 Draughn 1-7 1-10 Chase 0-8 1-10
Last Week’s Results Kings Mountain 28 vs. East Burke 20 Crest 21 vs. Shelby 13 RS Central 19 vs. Burns 14 East Rutherford 24 vs. Chase 7 BIG SOUTH 2A/3A Forestview 7-0 9-2 South Point 8-1 7-4 Ashbrook 4-3 5-6
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SECOND QUARTER KM – 3:18 – Brandon Bell 12run (Liss kick). 66-yd. drive, 8 plays. Crocker receptions of 21 and 8 yards, Jair McCluney 12 yard run. EB – 0:22 – Brandon Clark 3 run (Newell pass from Duckwoth). 71-yard drive, 7 plays. Clark 5-63 rushing.
Kings Mountain senior Kayla Bolt and head coach Ashley Pridgeon reBOLT peated as S M A C player and coach of the year in voting by the league’s coaches. Bolt was PETERSON joined on the All-SMAC team by her teammates Angel Peterson, Gracie Hunter and Sara Pasour. HUNTER Bolt, Peterson and Hunter are seniors. The Lady M o u n taineers won the SMAC for the sec- PASOUR ond year in a row and advanced to the second round of the state 3A playoffs before falling to AC Reynolds.
KMMS spikers win first three
THIRD QUARTER KM – 3:42 – McClain 5 run (Liss kick). 60-yd. drive 12 plays. McCluney 3-14 rushing, Crocker 16-yard run, McClain 3-9 rushing. FOURTH QUARTER KM – 11:32 – McClain 4 run (Liss kick). 72-yd. drive, 8 plays. McClain 6-63 rushing, Jake Merchant 12-yard reception. EB – 7:12 – Landon Ward 11 run (pass failed). 64-yd. drive, 10 plays following KM kickoff. Duckworth 5-5 passing for 45 yards.
EJ Brown, Isreal Martinez and Jeremiah Brown. Kings Mountain was scheduled to face West Lincoln Monday in a rematch of last year’s Tri-County Conference championship.
Jake Lloyd, fourth grade student at West School, received the Kings Mountain Booster Club’s Good Citizen Award at halftime of Friday’s East Burke-KMHS football game. Jake is pictured, left to right, with Booster Club president Mark McDaniel, his mother Beth Lloyd, teacher Kelly Patrick and West School representative Traci Pearson.
Kings Mountain Middle School opened its volleyball season last week with three wins. The Lady Patriots defeated Burns in three straight sets in a non-division game Monday at home. They traveled to Burns Tuesday for their first TriCounty Conference game and won again 25-16, 25-21, 25-19. The KM ladies defeated Shelby 25-13, 25-10, 25-8 Thursday.
Page 4B KINGS MOUNTAIN CITY COUNCIL meets last Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Kings Mountain City Hall, 101 W. Gold St. CLEVELAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. in the commissioners’ chambers, second floor, County Administration Building, 311 E. Marion St., Shelby. CLEVELAND COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS meets the second Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. in the Board Room of the Board of Elections, 215 Patton Drive, Shelby.
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CLUB MEETINGS AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY meets the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 155, E. Gold Street. AMERICAN LEGION POST 155 meets second Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Post on East Gold Street in Kings Mountain. The Legion will serve a free supper to veterans at 5 p.m. on Nov. 22. Call Traci Carpenter at 704-739-6387 pr 704-747-7352 for reservations. The Legion is also collecting canned goods to help the area needy and these can be deposited at the American Legion, E. Gold Street. DOUGH MAKERS INVESTMENT CLUB – The Dough Makers Investment Club (for women) usually meets every third Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Edward Jones Office at 307 B East King Street. For information, please contact the Edward Jones Office at 704-739-0997 or Mikie Smith, President, 704-739-4554. KINGS MOUNTAIN ROTARY CLUB Meets every Thursday, noon, at the Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King St. SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY – Meets every first Tuesday of the month at the KM Art Center (Old Depot), 301 N. Piedmont Ave. Social time is at 6:30 p.m. and the program is at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome. KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMAN’S CLUB – Meets the 4th Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club, E. Mountain St. EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMAN’S CLUB– Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club, E. Mountain St.
the DAR. For more information on membership or attending our meeting, please contact Loretta Cozart at 704-241-2218.
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SHELBY KIWANIS CLUB meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at noon, Smoke on the Square, 5 E. Marion St., or 2nd Thursday at 5:30 pm. at Dragonfly Wine Market, 101 W Warren St. Call Pres. David Barker 704-4721286 for information.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC – Meets the third Wednesday of the month from 10– 11:30 a.m. in the Craft Room, sponsored by Gentiva.
SPECIAL EVENTS THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY is trimming a tree with warm items to be collected until Dec. 23 for the Crisis Ministry and a Veteran's tree decorated with ppoppies and open to all who want to honor or memorialize a veteran by placing a name on it for a $1 donation. RIBEYE STEAK DINNER. Kings Mountain VFW Post 9811, 300 Margrace Rd., is holding a ribeye steak (cooked to order) dinner on Saturday, Nov. 15., 5:30 to 1 a.m. Includes baked potato, full salad bar and garlic bread. $16 advance tickets. $18 at door. Bar specials, music and dancing and a 50/50 drawing. For more information, call (704) 750-4230. 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.
DECEMBER SPECIAL EVENTS
MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP – Meets every fourth Thursday of every month at Central United Methodist Church.
JINGLE BELL RUN Dec. 6, 9 A.M. Sponsored by the Kings Mountain Family YMCA.
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.
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.
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
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KINGS MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS PARADE Saturday, Dec. 6, 3 p.m. Enter by contact Ellis Noell at cityofkm.com SHELBY CHRISTMAS PARADE Dec. 14 in Shelby. Entry applications at www. uptownshelby.com by Dec. 1 or email twoodland@uptownshelby.com GASTON DANCE CENTER is presenting 'Nutcracker' and a contemporary ensemble pre-show Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. Adults $15; seniors and students $12; children 5 and under $6. Meet costumed dancers, receive autographed poster and enjoy sweets and drinks and crafts prior to the 1 p.m. matinee Dec. 7 'Tea in the Land of Sweets” children $12, adults $8. Rsvp by Dec. 1 to 704-865-5943. Scholarships are available to attend Gaston Dance Theatre.
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.
HOSPICE The Hospice Store - Located at 323 E. Marion Street beside Dollar General near Uptown Shelby. Please call Angela Jones at
704-751-3530 if you have items to donate or for volunteer opportunities. Store Hours: Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
KINGS MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM 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. 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. GASTON COUNTY Adult Nutrition Program - Spend one hour a month delivering a smile and a hot lunch to the home bound elderly. Help is needed in Bessemer City. To volunteer, call 704-862-7676. CHARLOTTE FOLK SOCIETY- second Friday gatherings at 7:30 p.m., family friendly and free at Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Ave., front doors open at 7 p.m., free parking. www.folksociety.org or call 704-563-7080.
How to Contact Us To have your events listed on the Go! Page, contact the Herald by coming by our office at 700 East Gold Street, by calling us at 704-739-7496, or by email to lib.kmherald@gmail.com. The deadline for receiving items is 5 p.m. Monday.
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KM second In fall sports Wells Fargo
Basketball Mountaineers gearing up for good year With good size inside and good shooters and playmakers outside, Kings Mountain High men’s basketball coach Grayson Pierce is looking to the upcoming season with a lot of optimism. Although he lost his top two scorers off last year’s team which finished 18-9 and went three rounds in the state playoffs, he has the mix of good returning players and talented newcomers to make another run. The Mountaineers will scrimmage East Lincoln on the road Saturday at 1 p.m. and host Blacksburg, SC in a scrimmage at KM’s Parker Gym on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. before opening the regular season at home on Thursday, Nov. 20 against the South Point Red Raiders. “We’re going to be a deep team,� Pierce said. “Hopefully we’ll be playing 11 or 12 deep. I feel like we will be as good, if not better than last year.� Pierce has been working with 10 “outstanding� ball
leyball and women’s cross country; however, cross country points are combined with men’s cross country. There are no points awarded for women’s golf.
Kings Mountain is second in the Wells Fargo points standings after completion of fall sports in the South Mountain 2A/3A Conference. Shelby leads the race with 43 points. KM has 39.5, followed by Crest 38, Draughn 37, RS Central 33.5, East Burke 30, East Rutherford 15.5, Chase 13 and Burns 12.5. Points are awarded on a basis of 9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 with teams that win conference championships getting nine points, and other places descending by one. Kings Mountain took first place in women’s vol-
JVs drop final game at EB Kings Mountain High’s JV football team was upset by East Burke 30-25 last Wednesday in Icard to end its season with a 7-3 record. The Mountaineers rallied after falling behind 24-6 at halftime but couldn’t pull out the win. Madisyn Bolin scored on a kickoff return for KM. Kavin Mosely scored two touchdowns and Malik Banner added one.
Nelson McClain is expected to be one of the leaders of the Kings Mountain boys basketball team this season. The Mountaineers travel to East Lincoln Saturday for a scrimmage and host Blacksburg, SC next Tuesday. players since official practice began and he expects three more players – Tico Crocker, Julian Coulter and Shawn Adams – to join the team after the football season is over. Practice has been a joy so
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McClain back. Junior Jacob Skidmore and sophomore Josh Helton also played on the varsity last season. Juniors up from last See BASKETBALL, Page B6
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2014 KM Mountaineer men’s basketball roster
Kings Mountain's Josh Helton grabs a rebound in last year's SMAC game with the East Rutherford Cavaliers.
BASKETBALL: Mountaineers hopeful hard off-season prep will show results said, “and he has developed an outside jump shot.” Helton (6-7), who came to KMHS last year after attending a private school, has improved tremendously, Pierce said. “One year of public school ball has really helped him gain a lot of confidence,” Pierce said. “He played on the Team United AAU team and did really well.” Pierce said Petty, Skidmore and Helton are all drawing interest from Division I schools. Nelson McClain (6-2) is returning for his second year as a starter. “He’s going to be our goto guy,” Pierce said. “He can really score from all over the floor. He can attack, dribble and pass. He can do everything.” Funderburke, a 6-2 shooting guard, has really come on strong since last season and Pierce expects a lot of production out of him. “He is shooting the ball really well,” Pierce noted. “He’s gaining more confi-
From page 1B year’s JV team are Demetrius Hill, Omar Petty, Dante Starr, and Zavier Roberts. Most of them stayed busy over the summer playing on club teams and/or participating in the Phenom Hoops combine in Greensboro. Petty, who was the leading scorer on the JV team and is the brother of 1,000point scorer Monique Petty who graduated in June, has shown phenomenal progress during the off-season. “He has been doing really well,” Pierce said. “He had a good off-season and performed really well in the Phenom Hoops combine in Greensboro. He was one of the top players there.” At 6-4, Petty is considered a guard/small forward. “Attacking the basket is his strongest suit,” Pierce said. Skidmore, 6-7, also stood out in the Phantom Hoops event. “Rebounding and blocks are his strong suit,” Pierce
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dence every day.” Dante Starr (6-3) should be a good scorer and rebounder, and Dalton Cash has improved greatly since last year. “He can do about anything,” Pierce said. “He’s been a big surprise.” “Demetrius Hill (a 5-8 guard) has also shown a lot of improvement,” Pierce said. “It’s going to be hard to keep him off the floor with his defensive ability.” “We have multiple weapons who can do a lot of good things,” Pierce added. Looking to the SMAC race, Pierce said Crest has “excellent athletes” and should be very strong and that East Burke is strong on the fundamentals and has good shooters. “R-S Central will be much-improved and Shelby and East Rutherford are still very good. As for us, we expect to be right back where we left off last year,” Pierce said. Pierce will be assisted by Randy Drennan, JV coach Nick Ingram, Matt Henson and Darrell Gerald.
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KM Mountaineer 2014 basketball schedule 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)
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
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Tiffani Thompson scores from close range for Kings Mountain's girls in game with East Rutherford last year. The Lady Mountaineers open their season this week with a scrimmage and then start regular season action next week.
First-year head coach Adam Cooke expects his Kings Mountain High women’s basketball team to be improved and make a strong run for the state 3A playoffs this year. The Lady Mountaineers, who were 12-13 a year ago, lost 1,000-point scorer Monique Petty but have several talented players that should take up the slack. Cooke will get his first look at the Lady Mountaineers against another team Thursday when they travel to North Gaston for a 6 p.m. scrimmage. The KM ladies scrimmage at Maiden Saturday and open their regular season Thursday, Nov. 20 at home against South Point. The Lady Mountaineers return six players from last year’s team; plus, junior Shaniya Portee, who transferred to Burns last year, is back and looking good. The top returner is junior post player Tiffani Thompson, who averaged 14 points and was the team’s leading
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HOOPS: Lady Mountaineers look to improve, scrimmage Thursday at No. Gaston From page 1B rebounder (11 per game) last season. Others with varsity experience are Miranda Ellis, Talajah Hutchens, Shadaiya Roberts, Martina Edwards and Faythe Brown. Players up from the JV team are sophomores Tamara Adams, Ka’’Myiah Pressley, Kelsey Farmer and Chaya Hunter. Freshman guard Leeasia Rhodes, coming off two big years at Kings Mountain Middle, will also be on varsity. “We have a lot of talent,” noted Coach Cooke. “The four sophomores and one freshman are on the varsity because they’re good enough to play at that level.” Kings Mountain had 30 girls come out this year, its biggest turnout in years. “I am really pleased with how the girls have done so far,” Cooke said. “They are very athletic. Some are still learning but their ability will make up for it. I’m confident this will be a good year.” Cooke said the Lady Mountaineers will be a “slashing offense,” with a lot of cutting and screens. “They’ve picked up on it really well,” he said. “We’ll have a strong inside game with girls that can take it to the basket or kick it back outside. “Defensively, we will run a lot
of man to man. We’re athletic enough to play it but we will fall back into a zone, too.” With her height and athletic ability, Thompson should rank among the top players in the SMAC 2A/3A. “We look for her to improve her numbers,” Cooke said. “She has really been working hard in practice. “A lot of our younger players are looking good, too,” he said. “Rhodes will be playing a lot as a freshman and I look for her to be really good by her junior and senior years. “Tamara Adams was hurt last year (torn ACL), but she’s really looking good, too.” Even though they play a tough non-conference and SMAC schedule, Cooke said he expects the Lady Mountaineers to improve on last year’s record. “We play a lot of good teams but our goal is to have more wins,” he said. “Our JV team went 9-3 last year and we have three of them (Hunter, Pressley and Farmer) on varsity and they should make us better. Kelsey’s a pure shooter and she will be good starting or coming off the bench.” Cooke still hasn’t decided on a starting five for opening game, “I’d say Thompson for sure, and the others are still fighting,’ he said. Brown gained valuable
experience last season as a back-up forward. Pressley and Hunter, both 5-10, will also see a lot of action inside. “Hunter is a great defensive player,” Cooke noted. “She averaged five or six blocks a game last year on JVs. Pressley is very athletic.” Cooke said he has a good group of guards and he wouldn’t have a problem rotating them in and out. They are Adams, Ellis, Hutchens, Portee, Farmer, Rhodes and Roberts. “I’ve been really pleased with them,” he said. “Ellis is an in between player. She can play several positions. She’s a good athlete.” Looking to the SMAC, Cooke said the competition will be good. “Crest has a lot of players back and they should be really good,” he said. “East Burke and East Rutherford lost some good players but they’ll still be good. “It’s going to be wide open. The conference will be pretty tough but I like our chances.” With more players coming out each year, Cooke said the future looks bright for the KM program. “This is my third year here,” he noted. “The numbers have increased every year. My wife (Callie) has taken over the JV program and she’s doing a good job.We should be really strong this year.”
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Rockwood Lithium hosts “Making It Work” event for 180 Cleveland County students On Friday, October 3, thirty KMHS students were able to attend “Making it Work”, an Engineering & Manufacturing Fair hosted by Rockwood Lithium and developed through cooperation of the Business Education Alliance, PPG Foundation, Cleveland County Economic Development, Region C Workforce Development Board, and North Carolina State University. The purpose of the event was to create awareness and build excitement among local high school juniors and seniors about career opportunities in engineering and manufacturing. Manufacturing in Cleveland County is growing rapidly and bright talent is needed to fill the demands and future needs of our manufacturers. Cleveland County businesses including Clearwater, Duke Energy, Greenheck Fan Corporation, Hanwha, Hurst Jaws of Life, Industrial Maintenance & Automation (IMA), Kendrion, Pioneer Motor Bearing, PPG, Rockwood Lithium, Schletter Inc., Steag Energy Services, Wal-Mart, and Bank of the Ozarks helped sponsor the event. Several post-secondary institutions and exhibitors also participated in the manufacturers' showcase including Western Carolina, NC State (IES), Cleveland Community College, Isothermal, NC Center for Engineering Technologies, and the Region C
Workforce Development Board. Over 180 students participated from Kings Mountain, Burns, Crest, Shelby, Chase, East Rutherfordton, and Cleveland County Early College High Schools. The schedule for the day included a welcome and information session by Rockwood Lithium; a tour of the facility and explanation of manufacturing processes; a showcase of local manufacturers and post-secondary colleges and universities; a “Battery Challenge” engineering competition sponsored by NCSU–IES; and a time of door prize drawings.
Each student attending received a free t-shirt, and a chance to win prizes during the drawings. Seniors attending the event also have an opportunity to apply for various STEM scholarships that will be awarded in December. A special thank you goes out from the students to all those who participated and sponsored this year’s event. Making it Work- Thirty Kings Mountain High School students attended a “Making It Work” engineering and manufacturing Fair at Rockwood Lithium recently.
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on November 23rd at 11:00 pm Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 22nd at 5:00 PM Come and meet the Richmond’s over dinner and get set for a wonderful holiday blessing. Tickets are not required but an early arrival is recommended to assure a seat. Penley’s Chapel is located at 1508 N. Piedmont Ave. in Kings Mountain. For more information call the church at 704-750-4430
Classified Ads Homes for Sale/Rent
Wanted to Buy CASH ON THE SPOT! Will buy tools, riding lawn mowers or building full of merchandise, pictures or anything of value. Will also buy musical instruments. Call: 704-300-0827 or 704300-7676. (11/12)
MOBILE HOMES AND APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN KINGS MOUNTAIN-Prices starting at $100/week. Call 704739-4417 or (evening) 704739-1425. (tfn)
Land for Sale
Misc. 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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OLD RECORDS FOR SALE -78 Records from Music Companies such as Okeh, Columbia, Decca, Bluebird, Victor and some assorted for $1.00 each. Also, have 33’s and 45’s for sale. Over 200 records. Call: 704739-3008 if interested. (11/12/14)
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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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Legals STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 22nd day of October, 2014 as Executrix of the Estate of MILDRED THRIFT CADENHEAD, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned Linda Loftin, Executrix, on or before the 29th day of January, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate 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) STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 3rd day of November, 2014 as Co-Administratrix of the Estate of MARVIN BRUCE HAMRICK, 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 Susan Hamrick Scruggs, Co-Administratrix and Sharon Hamrick Jones, Co-Administratrix, on or before the 12th day of February, 2014, or this notice will be
CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2014 – 6:00 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 City Council meeting on November 25, 2014 at 6:00 pm to express your opinion on the above case. KMH3641 (11/12 & 19/14)
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 12th day of November, 2014. Susan Hamrick Scruggs, Co-Administratrix Estate of: Marvin Bruce Hamrick 147 Corine Ct., Shelby, NC 28152 and/or Sharon Hamrick Jones, Co-Administratrix Estate of: Marvin Bruce Hamrick 2418 Honey Haven Farm Road Shelby, NC 228152 KMH3642 (11/12,19, 26 & 12/03)
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U-6 Soccer Team- The Real Madrid throws in a quick team cheer before hitting the field for the 2nd half – “Go Blue!
4-6 Flag Football Player, Blaine Bolin learns the FUN-damentals of Flag Football during a Player’s Clinic FINALISTS! The Kings Mountain Family YMCA Sports Department held a “Best of the Best Sports Shots” for the Fall 2014 Youth Sports Season. Be sure to congratulate these local celebrities if you see them around town. All YMCA athletes had a great season! We look forward to seeing you all this Winter on the basketball court! Now registering for ages 3-18. Check out the Kings Mount.
U-6 Soccer All-Stars Hunter and Mason Hanif get pumped up before the big game!”
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7-9 Flag Football Teams- The Ducks and The Hurricanes finish up their season in the end zone of the Kings Mountain High school Football field, holding their trophies
11-12 Kid Pitch Baseball Teams- The Angels and The Brave team lines up to say the Pledge of Allegiance before the game. ain Family YMCA website for more information and sign up your kids now- and who knows, it may be your super star in the paper next season
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