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Candidate filing begins December 1 DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
Filing season for candidates seeking seats on the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners begins Dec. 1 and runs through Dec. 21, according to election officials. A Primary for the race is set for March 15. A general election will be held in November 2016. The seats currently being held by Susan Allen, Ronnie Hawkins and Johnny Hutchins are up for re-
election. Hutchins, who spearheaded the approval and funding of a public shooting range, says RONNIE HAWKINS he’ll file for reelection to a fourth term on the county board. “I think the commissioners have done a great job of strengthening Cleveland County’s economy,”
Hutchins said. “We’ve lowered the unemployment rate and brought much-needed industry to the county.” SUSAN ALLEN Allen said she’s excited about running for her second term on the county panel. “Serving on the board for four years has made me feel like I’m making a real contribution to the
community,” said Allen, who is a retired UPS executive. “I’m excited to run for another term because I feel like there’s JOHNNY HUTCHINS more I can do.” Four-term commissioner Ronnie Hawkins is believed to be running for a fifth term, but the Kings Mountain funeral home director could not be reached for comment
by press time. Allen, Hawkins, Hutchins and board chair Jason Falls are registered as Republicans. Vice-chair Eddie Holbrook is the lone Democrat on the board of commissioners. Members downplayed the significance of party affiliation when the board addresses county business. “We put partisan issues aside on the board,” Hutchins said last week.
Chamber honors Speaker Moore Woman’s Club begins ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
Green road signs coming into Cleveland County will soon read “Welcome to Cleveland County, Home of NC Speaker of the House Tim Moore.” The signs will be prominently displayed on State
Road 18 North and South and US 74 East and West, Rep. John Torbett, (R-Gaston) told a celebratory crowd Thursday night at Don Gibson Theatre in Shelby. “You have a rock solid gem in Speaker Tim Moore, ''Torbet said as he presented replicas of the road signs to
Moore. Moore, Kings Mountain native and a Kings Mountain lawyer, is the first Speaker of the House from Cleveland County since 1941. Fellow colleagues, supporters, and business professionals were in attendance at the tribute led by See CHAMBER, Page 7A
Pictured left to right, Jean Moore, McRae Moore, Tim Moore, Wilson Moore and Rick Moore in front of the Don Gibson Theatre in Shelby. Speaker of the House Tim Moore, honored by the Chamber of Commerce, above, with his two sons and his parents. Photo by ADRIAN HAMRICK
For KM golf prodigy, it’s all about hard work and patience DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
For several years now, Ella Kue has played golf about four times a week. She works on her game in the freezing winds of Jan-
A fund drive for $100,000 by the Kings Mountain Woman's Club got underway this week with $4500 pledged by the club's 33 members plus a $5,000 grant. Kings Mountain Woman's Club, the city's oldest civic club at 112 years, needs dining room flooring, windows and kitchen renovation, painting inside and out and stage curtains, among other things and club women are asking the public to help out. Donations should be mailed to KM Woman's Club, Doris McGinnis, treasurer, 705 Marion St., Kings Mountain, NC 28086. House renovation campaign chairman Johnsie Reavis says that substantial renovations to the clubhouse have been made in the last few years, including the addition of the handicapped ramp, replacement of heating and cooling system upstairs, and replacing some of the windows. The club's only income comes from the annual fall festival in October and dues from members. “We need to repair and upgrade our building to today's standards, then we can again focus on our many club service projects,'' said Mrs. Reavis. Reavis said the Woman's Club has given much to the community. In past years it has been home to the Lions and Kiwanis clubs, Southern Arts Society, the Little Theatre, and senior citizens who enjoyed Friday meals at the
Front row, Betty Benton, left, and Betty Gamble and back row, Johnsie Ravis, left, and Betty Sue Morris in front of the KM Woman's Club which begins a fund drive for $100,000 for major renovations. Photo by LIB STEWART Woman's Club where Helen Hendricks began the meals on wheels program. The C. E. Neisler family provided the property on East Mountain Street on which the Woman's Club was built in 1903. In 1931 a group of members and their husbands sat on the front porch at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Herndon trying to decide whether or not to go in debt to build a clubhouse. It was the middle of the Depression. Mrs. E. W. Griffin made the motion to build and everyone was in favor. A loan was secured
from Kings Mountain Building & Loan. Much hard work on the part of the members, generous donations by individuals and businesses led by the Mauney and Neisler Mills, and the Woman's Club had a permanent home. 'Our Woman's Club is among the very few in the state to have its own clubhouse,'' said Past President Betty Gamble. “It is just amazing to me that this clubhouse was built during the Depression and added on to in the 40's with the country in war.” See WOMAN’S CLUB, Page 7A
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uary and in the broil of a North Carolina July. She’s been under the tutelage of two former professional golfers who work with her on her swing, her putting and her middle game. She’s aggressive, competitive and ambitious, with plans to play for big money on storied golf courses all over the world. She recently celebrated her 11th birthday. It was a year or two ago See KM GOLF PRODIGY, Page 7A
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The community-wide Thanksgiving service sponsored by the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association will be held Sunday at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Rev. Jeff Wilson, pastor of First Nazarene Church, will deliver the Thanksgiving message. Rev. Joshua Morgan, pastor of Advent
Lutheran Church, will read the scripture, the offertory prayer will be led by Rev. Ron Hawkins, pastor of Grover Church of God, and the benediction will be prayed by Dr. John Sloan Jr., pastor of First Baptist Church. The Worship Choir of First Baptist Church will present special music.
An offering will be received for Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry. Rev. Ron Caulder, president of the Ministerial Association, invites the community to worship together in the service. After the service, the host church will host an afterglow fellowship in the Family Life Center.
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■ OBITUARIES Patricia “Pat” Wiggins Chapman KINGS MOUNTAIN - Patricia “Pat” Wiggins Chapman, age 73 of Kings Mountain, NC, went to be with her Lord on November 10, 2015, at her home. She was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late John and Oveida Goins Wiggins. She was married for 50 years to the late Joe Margaret Freeman KINGS MOUNTAIN - Margaret Louise Millen Freeman, 77, died Wed., Karen Johanson KINGS MOUNTAIN - Karen Mavis Johanson, 82, died Saturday, Nov. 7, Carla Bridges McNeill KINGS MOUNTAIN Carla Bridges McNeill, 53, of Kings Mountain passed away at Kings Mountain Hospital on November 11, 2015. She was born in Cleveland County, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her Father, Carl Adam Bridges, brother; Samantha White SHELBY - Samantha White, 39, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the
Chapman. She was also preceded in death by her sister Kay Ingle. Pat was a retired textile administrator. She was an active member of David Baptist Church where she was a nursery director, greeter, and member of the Joy Seniors and WMU. A funeral service was held at David Baptist Church on Friday November 13, 2015 at 2 p.m., with
Reverend Brian Taule officiating. Visitation was Thursday, November 12, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC. Interment is at David Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Harris Funeral Home of Kings Mountain is handling the arrangements.
Nov. 11, 2015, at her home. A native of Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late William Robert and Zettie Deal Millen. A me-
morial service will be held at a later date. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain is serving the family.
2015, at Peak Resources of Shelby. She was a native of Germany. A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall
of Jehovah’s Witness. The service will be officiated by Mark Bull. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby is handling the arrangements.
Danny Lee Bridges; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Fleming; and paternal grandparents, Mr and Mrs. Sinclair Bridges. A memorial service was held at Oak View Baptist Church on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 3 p.m., with Rev. David Turner and Rev. Mike Chambers
officiating. Family and Friends are welcome to come to the home of her mother for visitation, 1206 York Road, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Kings Mountain is handling the arrangements.
daughter of Jane Griffin White of Shelby, and the late Carl White. She was a loving mother to her boys. A memorial service was held Sunday, Nov.15, 2015
at 2:30 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Johnny Owens officiating. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby was in charge of arrangements.
City of KM holiday trash pick-up schedule City offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26 and Nov. 27, in observance of Thanksgiving. Garbage service for the week will be as follows:
Monday’s garbage will be picked up on Monday, Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday, and Thursday’s garbage will be picked up on Wednesday.
Recylcing service will be changed as follows: Route 6 will be picked up on Monday, routes 7 and 8 will be picked up on Tuesday, and routes 9 and 10 will be picked up on Wednesday.
Sheriff warns parents to monitor Teens activity on social media The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office would like to make citizens aware of an issue that is taking place on Skype. A person states their name is Ronnie and has screen names of “VS” and “Elite” or states their name is Ashley with the screen name “Ashley Hill” starts a conversation with
mainly young females. The person then sends a link to the www.models .com and asks the girls if they would like to be models. The person promises the girls that they can make lots of money. No one is ever present on the other end of the Skype video. The person eventually asks the girls to
pose nude on Skype which Sheriff Alan Norman says that some in our area have done just that. The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office would ask that you please monitor your child and their activity on the Internet, social media sites and Skype.
Local Sheriff offers tips for safe shopping during holiday season "The holiday season is right around the corner and shoppers are crowding malls and discount stores to buy the latest gadgets and find the best deals," said Sheriff Norman of Cleveland County. But what shoppers are neglecting is their safety. According to Sheriff Norman "This time of year attracts more shopping-related criminal activity because of the larger crowds and the extended store hours. These factors and the usual distraction of shopping, creates a more favorable environment for petty thieves and other offenders. The Sheriff reminds all Cleveland County residents to follow these safetytips: Shopping Safety: • A single shopper is the best target for theft. Always shop with a friend or relative. • When going shopping, tell someone where you are going and what time to expect you to return. Also, make sure they know what you are wearing, as well as the type of vehicle you are driving. • Shop during daylight hours. If you shop at night, park your vehicle in a well-lit
area. • Dress casually and comfortably and avoid wearing expensive jewelry. If carrying cash, keep it in your front pocket rather than in a purse or wallet. This makes it much more difficult for a pick-pocket to remove. Also store car keys in a pants or jacket pocket. If your purse is stolen, you will still be able to drive home. • Pay careful attention to your surroundings and avoid overloading yourself with packages. It is important to have clear visibility and freedom of motion to avoid mishaps. • When returning to your vehicle, check around it and in the back seat. Be aware of strangers approaching you for any reason. Have your car keys in your hand to avoid spending unnecessary time unprotected from the security of your vehicle. • If you feel uneasy returning to your vehicle alone, find a security guard and ask them to walk you to your car. According to Sheriff Norman "During this time of year, busy holiday shoppers become careless and vulner-
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able to other crimes as well. Credit card fraud and gift card fraud are on the rise. However, taking a few preventive measures can help." Credit Card Fraud: • Keep a close watch on your credit card every time you use it, and make sure you get it back as quickly as possible. • Never write your PIN number on your credit card. • Never leave your credit cards or receipts lying around. • Shield your credit card number so that others around you can't copy it or capture it on a mobile telephone or other camera. • Only carry credit cards that you absolutely need. • Shred anything with your credit card number written on it. • If you're planning to purchase online, make sure the web page where you enter your credit card information is secure through SSL (Secure Socket Layer). You can tell if the web page is secure by looking for the gold lock or key icon at the bottom corner of your browser window. • If you're not comfortable See SHERIFF TIPS, Page 7B
ARRESTS NOV. 10: Dustin Floyd Stroupe, 31, Gastonia, possession drug paraphernalia, giving fictitious information to officer, second degree trespass, $5,000 secured bond. NOV. 11: Christopher Bryan Chambers, 37, Cherryville, failure to appear. NOV. 11: Amy Lynn Greene, 31, Shelby, DWI, child abuse, $500 secured bond. NOV. 14: John Fitzgerald Ross, 50, 200 Spruce St., communicating threats, $1000 secured bond. NOV. 14: John McCoy Jr., 41, 967 Sparrow Springs Rd., order for arrest, driving while license revoked, $1050 bond. NOV. 14: Amy Brook Mayberry, Blacksburg, SC, misdemeanor larceny, two counts, $1000 secured bond. NOV. 14: Drew Morganstern, 51, Charlotte, DWI, $2,000 bond secured. NOV. 15: Sedrick Manyel Dawkins, 215 W. Harrison Avenue, obtain property by false pretenses, felony, larceny, $2000 secured bond. NOV. 15: Hakim Jamaal Roberts, 34, Gastonia, DWI, $2500 unsecured bond. NOV. 15: Eric Brenton Quatez Odems, 23, 110 Branchwood Circle, assault on a female, no bond. NOV. 16: Brittany Joann Jones, 25, 206 Morris St., IM-simple assault, no bond. CITATIONS NOV. 6: Penny Smith, 58, Shelby, speeding. NOV. 9: Brandy Michelle Walker Exline, 27, 105 S. Watterson St., no insurance. NOV. 9: A 17-year-old male was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid colliding with a vehicle. NOV. 10: Austin Okelley Broadway, 22, 505 Garrison Dr., failure to yield rightofway. NOV. 10: Joseph Loc Le, 23, Indian Trail, failure to report accident. NOV. 10: Kenyon Monterio Watkins, 33, 234 Morris St., revoked license, no insurance: . NOV. 10: Sandra Trull Bradley, 41, Mount Holly, speeding in school zone. NOV. 10: Michael Boyd Parrish, 46, Gastonia, expired tag, no current inspection. NOV. 10: Robert Earl Maybin Jr., 31, Shelby, speeding. NOV. 11: Michelle Marie Mood, 38, 209 Sims St., expired tag, no electronic inspection. NOV. 11: Lisa Ann Jones, 39, 1061 Lewis Farm Road, revoked license. NOV. 11: Jeffrey Tyler
Whisnant, 27, 108 Connor Court, failure to reduce speed to avoid collision with a vehicle, no insurance, no registration. NOV. 12: Dustin Christopher Moss, 29, Shelby, no operator's license. NOV. 12: A 17-year-old male was cited for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. NOV. 12: Jamie Lynne Sanders, 29, Bessemer City, no insurance, no registration of vehicle. INCIDENTS NOV. 5: A resident of Church Street reported that a person obtained property, a TV, without his permission. NOV. 9: A resident of Wells Street reported theft of a financial card. NOV. 10: A resident of Concord Church Road reported theft of a AM/FM Blue Tooth antenna. NOV. 12: A resident of Shelby said that he paid $700 for a rental deposit and was refused to take access to the property. WRECKS NOV. 8: Officer Jonathan Price said that Ronald Gordon Ledford, 302 Somerset Dr., fell asleep at the wheel of his 2000 Chevrolet and ran off the road and hit a mailbox on a wooden post and a city garbage can with little damage to his car. The accident happened on Fulton Drive. NOV. 8: Officer Bryan McGinnis said that Tyler Conrad, Cherryville, was backing his 2002 Dodge from a parking space on Firestone Lane and hit a parked 2000 Pontiac owned by Mary Lynn Crawford, 123 Jack Adams Road. Property damages were estimated at $2700 NOV. 8: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that a 16-yearold driver failed to stop the 2001 Volvo she was driving at a stop sign and a collision resulted with a 2013 Toyota operated by Karen Bell, 726 Oak Grove Road. The accident happened at the intersection of N. Sims Street and US 74 Business. Property damage was estimated at $30,000. NOV. 9:Officer D. K. Davis cited Brandy Michelle Walker Exline, 105 S. Watterson St., with no insurance after an accident on NC 161. Joy Mosley, 813 Landing St., operating a 2003 Kia, pulled out in front of the Exline vehicle from the Bojangles parking lot. Property damages were estimated at $6,000. NOV. 9: Officer F. L. Wittington said that a 17-year-old male reported that he fell asleep at the
wheel of a 2009 Dodge and struck a 1991 Ford operated by Justin McNeely of Bessemer City. The accident happened on the US 74 Bypass. Property damages were estimated at $2,000. NOV. 9: Officer F.L. Wittington said Kimberly Jefferies Ramseur, Shelby, operating a 2012 Merz, hit water on the road and lost control of her car and hit the median catch wires. The accident happened o n the US 74 Bypass. Property damage was estimated at $6500. NOV. 10: Officer K. L. Putnam cited Joseph Le Loc, Indian Trail, NC, with failure to report an accident after Loc said his car hydroplaned on I-85. Property damage was estimated at $5000. NOV. 10: Officer F. L Wittington cited Austin Broadway, 505 Garrison Dr., for failure to yield the right-of-way after an accident. Broadway, operating a 2005 Jeep, crossed over Shelby Road from Roxford Road and pulled out in front of a 1994 Nissan operated by Fay Grigg McInnes, 916 Second Street. Traveling East on Shelby Road, the McInnes vehicle crossed the roadway and hit the house owned by Martha Goforth, 1110 Shelby Road, doing $5000 damage. Property damage to the vehicles was estimated at $6500. NOV. 11: Officer G. L. McKinney said that Brian Daley, 1618 Shelby Road, operating a 2006 Chevrolet, ran off the left side of Shelby Road and hit a road sign. Property damage was estimated at $1300. NOV. 11: Officer H.W. Carpenter said that Jeffrey Whisnant, 109 Connor Court, operating a 2008 Toyota, failed to reduce speed and his vehicle hit a 2008 Suzi operated by Keahan Christoper Taggart, Dallas. The accident happened on NC Highway 161 near the intersection of I-85. Taggart, 22, was ejected from the vehicle, was conscious and able to interact with emergency personnel. Property damage was estimated at $20,000. NOV. 12: Officer H.W. Carpenter said that Michael Nathan Baity, 103 Velvet Drive, operating a 2012 Honda, struck a 2007 Dodge operated by Anthony Scott Nations, 120 East bend Drive. Baity, suffering from a medical condition, did not stop at the scene. Both vehicles were traveling on NC Highway 161 South. Property damages were estimated at $16,000.
Shores to speak at Chamber program Statistics point out that one in five teens will receive an explicit image on their cell phones and eight out of 10 will send the image to their friends. If you have a child in school who has a cell phone the Nov. 18 program by Captain Joel Shores of the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department is one you don’t want to miss. Shores will speak at the Cleveland Chamber seminar from 7:45 -8:30 a.m. on Nov. 18 at LeGrand Center in Shelby. His pro-
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Holmes’ court dates set for December charges, he also faces infractions of posting advertisements on buildings without code. The 77-yearold will return to court Dec. 11 for those two infractions. Holmes was campaigning outside of the 50-foot buffer zone at the polling location and was shouting obscene statements, according to a Cleveland County Board of Elections statement released on Election Day. Director of Elections Dayna Causby asked that Holmes leave if he was going to continue conducting himself in such a manner. Holmes told Causby that he would have to be removed by police, the statement said. Campaigners outside of
the senior center described Holmes as being loud and disturbing. At the time of Holmes arrest, he complained of chest pains and was taken to Carolinas HealthCare Systems-Kings Mountain to be checked out. This is not Holmes' first run-in with authorities. In 1985, he was convicted of larceny in Cleveland County and spent five years in jail. In his paperwork filed with the Board of Elections, he stated that he was a convicted felon. Holmes allegedly did not complete required campaign financial paperwork, though, which will be investigated by the State Board of Elections, according to Causby.
Boy Scout food drive is Saturday, Nov. 21 Area Boy Scouts will be collecting food for the needy Saturday and their goal is 20,000 pounds of staple food items. Door hangers were placed
on front doors of residences in Kings Mountain last Saturday with information about the drive. If you want to donate, place your food items at your front door Nov. 21.
Michael Hovis, District Executive of the Piedmont Boy Scout Council, said all the food collected will be distributed in Kings Mountain.
Bikers to ride for kids Saturday The biker community will show its big heart for less-fortunate children and ride 39 miles in Murphy's Toy Run Saturday beginning at 12 noon from Scooter Shed, 114 Camelot Court
Goal of the ride is $5 plus a new toy per person. The annual benefit is for children at Shriner's Burn Center, Oxford Orphanage, Masonic Home for Children, and the Kings Mountain Police Department's
Shop with A Cop. Riders are asked to meet at 114 Camelot Court at 11 a.m. to line-up for the police-escorted ride. Free barbecue will be served after the ride.
YMCA Jingle Bell Rockin’ Run is Dec. 5 It’s almost time again for the popular Jingle Bell Rockin’ Run. The Kings Mountain Family YMCA-sponsored event is celebrating its 15th year and with it is including a new feature – a 1-mile dash. The Rockin’ Run, as in years past, will also include a 5K, a 10K and a Kids Fun Run. The Run is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5 (same day as Kings Mountain’s annual Christmas Parade held at 3 p.m.). The event schedule begins at 9 a.m. Those interested can register at any Cleveland County YMCA or by visiting www.kingsmountainymca.com. Check out the event’s page on
Facebook, too: www.facebook.com/JingleBellRockin’Run. Still need more info? Call (704) 739-9631. The packet pick-up and race location is at First Baptist Church, located at 605 W. King St., Kings Mountain. Want to wait until the day of the race to register? Just go to the
church between 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. that Saturday. Those who have registered early can pick up their packets on Friday, Dec. 4, from 3 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Categories and registration costs: Phantom Dasher: Before Nov. 24 -$25; After Nov. 24 -- $30 5K Walk/Run: Before Nov. 24 -- $25; After Nov. 24 -- $30 10K Run: Before Nov. 24 -- $30; After Nov. 24 -- $35 1 Mile Dash: $15 ($10 if also participating in another race) Kids Fun Run: $10 Proceeds from the Jingle Bell Rockin’ Run benefit the YMCA’s We Build People Scholarship Fund.
Kings Mountain Historical Museum kicked off the holiday season with the popular exhibit, “Toys, Games and Trains” Saturday. The train exhibit will continue Tuesdays-Saturdays 10 a.m. 4 p.m. at the Museum. Admission is free. The model train displays are assembled by the Piedmont “S” gaugers with Bill Herndon as the “conductor” who runs the train to enchant visitors of all ages with miniature snow-covered scenes that line the tracks and other interactive features such as a carousel, chocolate factory, hot air balloons and mailbag pickups. Parents and grandparents will enjoy reminiscing with the children about the toys and games of their childhood, such as cowboy memorabilia, doll houses and board games. The exhibit is sponsored in part by Truliant Federal Credit Union. Adria L. Focht, Museum Director and Curator, said the
Kings Mountain Historical Museum “Games and Trains” exhibit will continue on Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Museum will also host a special night run of the trains from 3-7 p.m. on November 23 before the City of Kings Mountain's children's Christmas tree lighting ceremony in front of Mauney Memorial Library. Focht said that during the train display the Museum's Gift Shop will be stocked with handmade ornaments, a selec-
RALEIGH – N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore's political committee has amended more than a dozen campaign finance reports since going back five years in order to provide more details about tens of thousands of dollars in campaign expenses that the House member paid for using his personal credit card. A State Board of Elections random audit of the Kings Mountain Republican’s committee triggered the amended documentation. An Oct. 16 audit memo issued by the Board of Elections said that Moore, who was first elected to the House in 2002, had been using a credit card to pay campaign expenditures for years and provided those expense records monthly to his campaign treasurer. The treasurer had been reporting those spendings in broad categories such as meals, gas, postage and office supplies. But campaign finance rules dictate that each of those expenses be itemized on the reports, which are filed quarterly or semiannually, depending on the year. So updated reports were filed by Moore’s team. Amy Strange, the board's deputy director for campaign finance, said last week the matter is closed and no penalties are assessed for reporting errors such as those identified in the audit. Strange said the board didn't have any evidence "that there was an attempt to try to conceal the transactions" charged to the credit card. She also said campaign committees that use personal credit cards for expenses and are audited often are told to report additional details about credit purchases. Information filed by the Friends of Tim Moore committee sheds more light on expenses the seven-term House member incurred on
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Former mayoral candidate Eugene “Sherlock” Holmes, who was arrested on Elect i o n Day and charged w i t h communicating threats, obstructEUGENE ing justice HOLMES and resisting a public official, will appear in court Dec. 1. Kings Mountain police arrested Holmes after he allegedly caused a disturbance at the H. L. Patrick Senior Center, which was serving as a polling station for local elections on Nov. 3. Along with these
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His friends pay tribute to Eric It has been three months since Eric Wright, 51, died suddenly and left his co-workers and a large part of the community in shock. If he had any prior health problems, his friends didn’t know it and only a few Lib Stewart days before he had Managing Editor conducted a funeral service. For 28 years he saw death and grief on a daily basis. His co-workers at Harris Funeral Home say he always had a smile, made folks feel special and had a calming presence around people who were grieving. Monty Thornburg and Brad Ellis say he was a perfectionist. Monty, who joins Harris Funeral Home Jan. 1 full time and leaves his longtime job at Patrick Senior Center where he is Director, said he had seen Eric work on styling hair of the deceased, wanting to get the perfect curl over and over until he got it right. “I often kidded him when we were dressing and casketing,’’ said Monty. “We would get the deceased positioned and he would make numerous adjustments, straightening the interior, smoothing all the
wrinkles in clothing, touching up cosmetics. I called it the “Wright Way.” A take-off from Wilbert Vault Company’s “The Wilbert Way.” Eric was mentor to Eric Wright both Thornburg and Ellis. They were all like family. A funny story that Monty tells about Eric. “Eric was meeting with a family whose mother had passed and Eric asked the daughter of Brad Ellis the deceased who she wanted to style her mother’s hair. The lady looked at Eric and said, “well, there used to be a young man here that did hair” and Eric smiled and said, “Oh, that was me.” Eric and Monty Thornburg Monty shared a good laugh. Eric and Monty always talked about who would embalm them and they would shrug it off and say that wasn’t
going to happen for a hundred years because the embalming would not be necessary. They were going up in the Rapture. Those memories make them smile. Monty credits Eric for getting him interested in funeral service. He often told his friend that he had all the talent and was a one-man funeral show not only because he was a funeral director/embalmer, he could also do hair/cosmetics and sing. He was also an excellent cook and loved to cater wedding receptions. The trio shared recipes. Eric had a close-knit family and his Mom was No. 1 in his life. His death had a profound effect on both Monty and Brad. Brad says of his friend. “Eric listened without judging.’’ He echoed Monty’s statement about Eric being very particular when it came to preparing the deceased and conducting funerals. Brad says his compassion and empathy was evident when assisting families during difficult times. A talented musician, he was a “Eric of all trades” at Anthony Grove Baptist Church in Crouse where he was worship leader, soloist, on the praise team and drama team and member of the church council and choir. According to church members he made special events
something to remember. “We will continue to uphold the standards set by Eric Wright,’’ said Brad. Added Brad, “We would like to thank the entire community for the outpouring of affection given to us after Eric’s passing. The continued thoughts and prayers from everyone are greatly appreciated.” Thanksgiving Day is Nov. 26 Among the many contributions the Pilgrim Fathers made to this nation’s heritage is the tradition of Thanksgiving – a pause in pursuing the events and duties of every day to give thanks to God whom the Indians worshiped in nature for His care in providing for man’s needs. All Christian nations celebrate Christmas. But the United States is unique in its Thanksgiving rite, a day for thankfulness and feasting – with Thanksgiving taking first priority. The Kings Mountain Ministerial Association is sponsoring a pre-Thanksgiving service Sunday night at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church and the welcome mat is out for everyone to attend this service and/or other services at churches in the area next Wednesday night.
Looking back Keys for Making Looking back from the Nov. 14, 1974 Kings Mountain Mirror-Herald Representatives of the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association and of Second Baptist Church lashed out at the proposed ABC referendum at Monday night’s city council meeting. The ABC petition goes to city council Nov. 25. A total of 308 qualified voters’ names are needed before the city board will be forced to call the special ABC election. That number represents 25 percent of the qualified voters going to the polls at the last municipal election. Kings Mountain High’s varsity basketball
coaches Allen Dixon and Blaine Froneberger are rebuilding their clubs after losing several key performers, but both veteran mentors expect their charges to give a good account of themselves in Southwestern Conference competition. Burns High’s Bulldogs apparently wanted their first winning season more than Kings Mountain Mountaineers wanted a spot in the Western North Carolina High School Activities Association play-offs as the Bulldogs Friday night stunned the Mountaineers 26-7 in the season’s finale football game for both schools. Kings Mountain’s Joan Baker, Director and In-
structor of Libby Stone’s Finishing and Modeling School, is winner of first place in American Model of the Year. Pam Jenkins, a student of Mrs. Baker, won Teen Model of the Year. Belk’s Department Store advertised men’s fashion jeans for $3.88; TG&Y advertised ladies’ pant tops for $3.88; Plonk’s “Be A Smart Santa” advertisement included dress coats for ladies from $44.88 to $64.88 and polyester double knit $1.44 a yard; Winn-Dixie advertised Harvest fresh sweet yellow corn, eight ears for 88 cents and Dixie Darling bread three loaves for $1.
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Life Better
The world in general can be a dim place. However here are eight keys to making life better. Key one - Learn new skills. Education and training are a part of life. Do not embrace Glenn Mollette Guest Editorial the “I am stuck” mentality. You can teach old dogs new tricks. Education does not necessarily mean college although it may. There are many trades you can learn today via self-study. Community college and vocational schools also offer a lot of learning opportunities you can complete in less than a year. Keep learning. Key two - Live healthy. A long life is never guaranteed no matter what we do. We can at least do our part by not being stupid. Daily activity and cutting back on food portions are important. Eliminate smoking and drink only in moderation. Halloween through New Year’s is a big health mess up period for many. So now is the time to beware. Key three - Save money. This is very difficult to do if you are living on a meager income. Even putting a few dollars away each week or month might save you when an emergency arises. Having a little money on hand to pay cash for something instead of using credit will be a relief. Key four - Live enjoyably. Allow yourself to do something every day that you can really get into. This may be simply reading, listening to music or could be a myriad of hobbies. Enjoy your life. Key five - Have a plan. Work
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toward something. Have something to look forward to. Involve your mind in a project or projects that keep you focused each day on moving forward toward accomplishing something. This could be as easy as cleaning out the garage or making a quilt. Have something you are doing today and tomorrow. Key six - Stay bright on the inside. Don’t be negative or bitter about life. Allow yourself to laugh. Enjoy some humor along the way. Key seven - Real relationships. You need a friend or two. Close relationships whether they are family or friends give us real people to share life with. You probably aren’t going to find these on social media. Be careful of too many because a person of too many friends will soon come to ruin. Key eight - Always vote. Sounds out of place in this column but it’s a major factor in bringing about community and society change, which impacts your life greatly. There is never one silver bullet for making our lives happy. We can’t depend on the government or even people to make us happy. We have to take responsibility for ourselves and do the best we can with the lives we have been handed. Glenn Mollette is an American Syndicated Columnist and Author. He is the author of eleven books and read in all fifty states. This column does not necessarily reflect the view of any organization, institution or this paper or media source. Like his facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/GlennMollette
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■ MEDITATION
Sand, Sea and Sunshine If it sounds like paradise, then it is because it is pretty close. Our new home is located about seven blocks (an easy 15-minute JAMES LOCHRIDGE, JR. stroll) from the 29G, Kamay, beach. There Noord, Aruba the sand is white and the water a crystal clear blue. The temperature is between 85 and 95 degrees most of the time with a strong, steady breeze. It seldom rains and we are below the hurricane alley so no fear from those. Aruba has the second largest desalination plant in the world and so we get all the fresh water we need from the ocean and it has a great, clean, chem-
ical and mineral free taste right out of the faucet. We are only a 10-minute walk from two malls, two theaters, a bowling alley, lots of great restaurants and jewelry stores. One of the malls has an amphitheater with free dancing water shows, acrobats, cultural dances and music just about every night. The hospital is only about a 5-minute drive from the house and we have easy access to large supermarkets, Price Mart (sort of like Sam’s Club or Costco), several Home Depot style stores and much, much more. It is a tourist’s heaven. But alas, it is not Heaven. We are looking forward to living full-time in Aruba. We anticipate having a great time in our “golden years.” But it is not Heaven. I love the old song that says, “This world is not my home: I’m just passing through.” For a person without a saving relationship with
Jesus Christ, Aruba might very well be about as close to Heaven as they will ever get. But for all its beauty and wonderful attributes, it is still tainted. You have to pay the water and electric bills, mortgage or construction costs, rather expensive gas, higher import prices on just about everything, and the temptation to spend as though one was on vacation is great. They even have taxes and insurance premiums. Crime is mainly petty, but it is still there. I imagine that they have domestic disputes just like everywhere else. And though we don’t have hurricanes, when they do pass through the Caribbean Islands to the north of us, it sucks the breeze away from Aruba a couple days leaving us very dependent on air conditioners. There are passages in God’s Word that try to describe Heaven to us, but I really believe there are no human words in any language that can do Heaven justice. As grandiose as streets of gold and gates of pearl, no pain, no
sorrow, no tears, etc., sounds I suspect that the descriptions still fall way short of reality. I Corinthians 2:9 refers to Isaiah 64 and 65 and says, “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” In context Paul is talking about God’s plan for the lives of those who put their faith and trust in Him in this world; who live according to His precepts and follow the path that He leads them in. But it could probably faithfully state the reality of the place called Heaven where God’s people will spend eternity. I heard about a preschooler who was walking through a park in the autumn of the year as the trees displayed their fireworks. Holding her Daddy’s hand as they walked, she suddenly observed: “You know Daddy, if God did all this in six days, just think how beautiful heaven must be since He’s been working on it for thousands of years.” Out of the mouths of babes!”
One other problem with Aruba. We have to pay for airline tickets or cruise liners to get here. Jesus bought my ticket to Heaven on a cross a long time ago, held it out to a six-year-old boy on Jan. 2, 1956 and said,”I would like to forgive you of your sinful nature and guide your footsteps through this life and then have you dwell with me in Heaven for eternity. The ticket is free. I paid for it. All you need to do is receive this gift and allow me to walk with you from this point into eternity. I said, YES. And I have never regretted it. When I stumble on the way, He picks me up. When I cry, He comforts me When I die, I know that I will spend eternity not in an Aruban paradise but in HEAVEN serving my Jesus, my Savior, my Lord and King. I also like the words of another song. It says, “Jesus will be what makes it Heaven for me.” Hope to see you there. Your ticket has been bought. Talk to Jesus and pick it up. You’ll be eternally glad you did.
Fellowship & Faith
Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406
New Life Family Worship Center 428 Oak Grove Road 704-739-9371
Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075
New Way Missionary Baptist Church 105 Waco Road 704-724-0414
Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Avenue 704-739-6811
Oak Grove Baptist Church 1022 Oak Grove Road 704-739-4833
Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Road 704-739-6711 Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354
Oak View Baptist Church 1517 York Road 704-739-7831 Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852
Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160
Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826
Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516
Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398
Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354
Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue
New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507 New Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606 New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128
Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070 Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580
David Baptist 2300 David Baptist Church Rd., Kings Mountain Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216 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 828-381-4777
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
GROVER Bethany Baptist Church 423 Cleveland Avenue 704-937-3010 Carolina Praise and Worship Center 201 N. Main Street 704-937-7541
Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive (704) 739-2187
First Apostolic Church of Blacksburg 205 E. Cherokee St. Blacksburg, SC 864-839-1873
GASTONIA Bethesda United Methodist Church 3714 S. New Hope Rd
WACO New Testament Missionary Baptist Church 2103 Capernium Rd
Grace Community Advent Christian Church 206 West 3rd Avenue 704-739-9230
Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2015
■ LIFESTYLES
Holiday concert Saturday is sold out
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - Johnsie Reavis, left, Betty Sue Morris and Betty Benton, far right, are pictured at the decorated Christmas tree at the Kings Mountain Woman's Club. Saturday is Breakfast with Santa at the Woman's Club. The clubhouse is decorated for the holidays and a visit from Santa to children who attend the event with their parents and grandparents from 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. for a buffet breakfast. The children can shop for $1 presents in the Elf Closet from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. and have their pictures made with Santa from 8-11:30 a.m. Breakfast tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children preschool and younger. Photo by LIB STEWART DARIN AND BROOKE ALDRIDGE The Darin and Brooke Aldridge Holiday Concert at the Joy Performance Center in Kings Mountain has sold out in advance every year since it began in 2010 and this year’s version is no exception. Attendance will reach a record high because the Joy Performance Center has added seating to its balcony-lounge area. This is also the first year tickets could be ordered online and buyers could select their seats, pay online and print their tickets at home. Darin and Brooke Aldridge, from Cherryville, have been touring the US and Canada with their outstanding band since their marriage almost 7 years ago. They have released six albums and have begun every year since 2010 with a song in the top three on the national charts. Their current hit song is a remake of a tune written by Johnny Cash – “Tennessee Flattop Box”.
The song was not only a hit for Johnny but was also a #1 hit for his daughter Rosanne Cash. Rosanne sent Darin and Brooke a very nice note saying how much she loved their version of the song that Johnny credited with bringing him and his daughter closer together after years of a strained relationship. The Aldridge’s version is currently number 2 on the National Bluegrass Survey Chart and appears to be assured of taking the top spot in the December rankings. The annual Holiday Concert traditionally ends the band’s national tour each year. It is also an opportunity for Darin and Brooke to perform in front of a capacity crowd of friends and longtime local fans who have supported the couple’s rise to national prominence. “Our loyal, faithful, wonderful fans have given us their encouragement and support from day One” says
Darin Aldridge. “Without that base to build on we could not have reached our goals”. Brooke, whose birthday falls just a week before the Holiday Concert, has a new surprise to unveil at the show: a guitar like the one her idol, Emmy Lou Harris, plays. Darin spent more than a year looking for the instrument and gave it to her for her birthday. “the fact that Darin had really sought out this guitar which isn’t even made anymore as a gift for me got me all ‘sappy’ and I leaned over and gave him a smooch for being the most thoughtful and amazing husband a girl could ask for!” says Brooke. The mix of songs for the November 21st concert will be a blend of traditional holiday tunes, hits from the couple’s recordings, and “something completely unexpected” says Darin Aldridge.
Fun, wacky, whimsical in CLT Christmas play Cherryville Little Theatre presents “A Seussified Christmas Carol, a whimsical reinvention of Dickens' most beloved Christmas story in wacky, rhymed couplets. With zoot fruited juices and binka bird geese, from Bed-Headed Fred to Timmy Loo Hoo, this tale
ryville or can be purchased at the CLT booth beside the Grinch display during the “Who-ville celebration” in uptown Cherryville on Thursday, Dec 3. Tickets are also available at the door. For more information email pagethompson1@gmail.com
Community Calendar November Home for Christmas Kings Mountain Kings Mountain Historical Museum Train Exhibit Nov. 14-Jan. 2, 2016. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 100 E. Mountain Street. Breakfast with Santa, KM Woman's Club, 108 E. Mountain St., 7 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Southern Arts Society Open House is the place to be on November 22 By MARGOT PLONK Southern Arts Society (SASI) is a local art organization offering ongoing exhibits, a fabulous gift shop, monthly meetings, and programs as well as classes for artists of all levels. SASI is housed in Kings Mountain's historic Train Depot at the corner of Piedmont and Battleground Avenues. The first Tuesday of each month features a demonstration of art techniques or a hands-on mini workshop starting at 6:30 p.m. Classes are offered in a variety of medias including painting, collage, colored pencil, pottery and crafts. A special open house will be held on Sunday, Nov. 22, from 1-4 p.m. to kick-off the “Art for Christmas Sale” throughout the building's many galleries. The wildly popular annual SASI calendar will be on sale. The 2016 version is themed, “Endangered Species” and consists of 12 original pieces of hand pulled silk screen art. The calendar set is $20 and a frame to hold the calendar may be purchased for $25. Over 80 artists will be selling their fine arts and crafts during this event. Items for sale include painting, pottery, jewelry, photography, cards, woodwork and wearable art (silks, hand knits and crocheted items) and much more. There will be food and beverages to enjoy all afternoon. Do your Christmas shopping and pick up your 2016 calendar. Admission is free. SASI is home to the
of glorious holiday cheer is similar to something Dr. Seuss might have come up with -- if he ever had his way with the story. Enjoy the shows Friday, Dec. 4, Saturday, Dec. 5t at 7 p.m. or Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m., a fun Christmas tale. Tickets are available at Houser Drugs in Cher-
Art for Christmas Reception Southern Arts Society, Nov. 22, 1-4 p.m., 301 N. Piedmont Avenue Darin and Brooke Aldridge holiday concert Joy Performance Center, Nov. 21, 7 p.m., 202 S. Railroad Avenue. Friends of the Library
Bake Sale, Nov. 23, 100 S. Piedmont Ave., 5:30-8 p.m. KMHM Train Exhibit special night run 3-7 p.m., 100 E. Mountain Streetprior to the Mauney Memorial Christmas Tree Lighting. Small Business Saturday with Christmas deals downtown Nov. 28.
Collecting care packages for overseas soldiers American Legion Post 155 and Auxiliary are collecting care packages for veterans stationed overseas. Deliver to the American Le-
gion on E. Gold Street after 3 p.m. each day. The items must be mailed by Thanksgiving to get to the troops by Christmas.
In Loving Memory of
April Allison Terry Oct. 19, 1979 – Nov. 18, 2014
Forever In Our Hearts... Love, Your Family Pottery by Molly Lithgo Cloud Break Round Bald oil painting by Craig Franz Shutter Light Photography group. Meetings are the third Tuesday each month at 6:30 p.m. Their programs feature local photographers showing their work and sharing advice on techniques and the latest developments in photography. Members of the group are often given “assignments” to take photos and share the results with the group. All photographers, regardless of skill level, are invited to join. SASI also features the “Earth and Fire Pottery Studio” on site. Classes are offered in hand building and wheel throwing with clay. Interested parties should contact Carol Picard at 704-629-5062 for more information and a class schedule. SASI's 2016 membership drive is underway. Membership in Southern Arts Society begins at $25 per year. Membership of-
fers a discounted rate on classes and entry fees in judged shows. Members come from all over the region – from Charlotte to Forest City - which offers a great way to meet new friends. Your membership supports exhibits, children summer camp, community programs and helps maintain the facility for all to enjoy. One need not be an artist to join. Southern Arts Society (SASI) is located at 301 North Piedmont Avenue at the intersection of Piedmont and Battleground avenues. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 22 through Dec.20 from 1-4 p.m. Exception: closed Nov. 26-27 for Thanksgiving holiday. Admission is free. For more information call 704-739-5585 or visit the website: www.southernartssociety.org
YARD SALE & BAKE SALE Saturday, November 21 CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 113 South Piedmont Ave. Kings Mountain
Yard Sale Begins at 7 a.m.
Yard Sale ~ Baked Items ~ Craft Sale Sponsored by: United Methodist Women – Proceeds to benefit – • Cleveland County Children’s Home • Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry • Russell Fellowship Christmas Project • Battered Women’s Shelter
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
■ CHURCH BRIEFS Arise Crusaders Church to sing to serve Saturday free meal Bluegrass picking and Arise Church will serve a Thanksgiving feast to anyone wanting a turkey and ham dinner with all the trimmings on Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Kings Mountain Woman's Club, 108 E. Mountain Street, The church congregation has served a Thanksgiving meal for several years and this week the good cooks at the church are getting ready for the big event. The meal will be served from 4-7 p.m. in the downstairs area of the clubhouse. The meal is free.
singing by the Golden Valley Crusaders will be featured Saturday night at 7 p.m. at Harvest Baptist Church, 144 Ware Road. Pickups will be served in the fellowship building after the service. Pastor Gary Teague II welcomes the community.
High Shoals United Methodist Church, 114 Lincoln Street, High Shoals, will have owner and animal blessings, a visit from Santa,
Love project. The Volunteers of Carolinas HealthCare System Kings Mountain Scholarship Fund is one of the on-going initiatives of the HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County. This year’s Tree of Love will be illuminated in a special ceremony to be held at the hospital on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 5 p.m. All Tree of Love donors, scholarship recipients and the public are invited to attend. Holiday music and a reception will also be featured during the event. This year’s Tree of Love Chairperson is Jessie Collins and Ann Martin serves as president of the Volunteers of Carolinas HealthCare System Kings Mountain. Persons interested in volunteering at either Carolinas HealthCare System Kings Mountain or Carolinas HealthCare System Cleveland can contact the Volunteer Office at 980-487-3889 for more information on available opportunities.
WOMAN’S CLUB: begins fund drive for renovations From Page 1A
The Woman's Club has been the setting for numerous junior-senior proms and Cotillion parties and club members recall that the building was the only building large enough at the time to accommodate crowds. Kings Mountain Little Theatre presented plays from the stage of the clubhouse.
Life Outreach lunch Nov. 25 Life Outreach will serve Thanksgiving lunch Nov. 25 from 11 a.m.-12:30 at 403 Cherokee Street. The church is located behind Farmer's Furniture. The menu: turkey and dressing with green beans, rice, gravy, cranberry sauce, dessert and tea. Everyone welcome.
High Shoals church service
Hospital volunteers are decorating 'Tree of Love' Again this holiday season, the Volunteers of Carolinas HealthCare System Kings Mountain will decorate and display a special “Tree of Love” in the main lobby of the hospital, located at 706 West Main Street in Kings Mountain. The volunteers decorate the tree with angels each year in recognition of donations received in support of the group’s scholarship fund. College scholarships are awarded to Kings Mountain High School graduates who choose to pursue healthcare related careers. The scholarship program was begun in 1997 and to date over $50,000 has been awarded to local students. The four-year $2,000 scholarship recipients receive $500 per school year toward their healthcare education provided they remain in good academic standing with their college or university. The total number of scholarships awarded each year is dependent on the gifts received by the volunteer group for the Tree of
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The late Mrs. Aubrey Mauney was the club's only state president, although other women have served in district offices. The renovation campaign committee is composed of Johnsie Reavis, chairman; Betty Sue Morris, club president Ann Bennett, Betty Benton, Doris McGinnis and past president Betty Gamble.
Thanksgiving Boston Butt Sale American Legion Post 155 Cost: $35.00, you get one butt, one pint sauce and slaw. Pick up time: Wednesday, November 25 9:00am to 10:30am Contact the Post at 704-739-6387 or stop by to place an order. This is a pre-sale event.
All proceeds go towards our Veterans Relief Fund
and free hotdogs from 3-5 p.m. at the church. A 5 p.m. candlelight service will culminate the special program. Everyone welcome.
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Frye to be installed Sunday as pastor of Stanley Church Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, NAL, in Stanley will install the Rev. Wesley R. Frye as new pastor on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 4 p.m. Pastor Frye is a graduate of Kings Mountain High School and Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory with a degree in Theology. He earned a Master of Divinity from the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia,SC. He was ordained at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Kings Mountain in 2009 and installed as pastor of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Claremont, NC that same year and has served there since then. The Rev. Nathan Coder, S.T. S., Dean of the North American Lutheran Church and Pastor at St. Martin's Lutheran Church in Maiden, NC will install Pastor Frye as Pastor for Christ's Evangelical Lu-
REV. WESLEY FRYE theran Church during a special service at 4 pm. on Sunday. Christ's Lutheran invites everyone to share in this joyful celebration in welcoming Pastor Frye and his family. All are invited to attend this service and reception that follows.
Pastor Frye is married to Elicia Melton Frye, formerly of Shelby, and they have four children: Madelynn, 13; Gabriel, 12; Katherine, 7; and Alice, 3. He is the son of Lynda and Randy Frye of Kings Mountain.
KM GOLF PRODIGY From Page 1A
that Kue, a 5th grader at Kings Mountain Intermediate School, felt like she needed to drop the martial arts study of tae kwan do and ballet to focus more on the links. Kue explains how she got hooked on golf, a sport that doesn’t often attract the younger set as much as, say, soccer or basketball. “I didn’t really have an interest in golf until I saw my cousins playing,” she said, referring to a group of teenage relatives she was visiting in Boiling Springs, S.C. She was six at the time. Since then, she has dived headlong into a sport that routinely cracks the patience of many an adult. Kue participated in a Drive, Chip and Putt competition in September in Washington D.C. There, she picked up a second place trophy in driving. In July, she competed in the World Tournament in Pinehurst. At that event, she collected another second place in driving. That overall results of that competition left with her an international ranking of 14th
among peers in her 10-12 age group. Earlier this spring, Kue attended the prestigious Wells Fargo Championship Tournament in Charlotte. Too young to play in the PGA event, she did get to caddy for one hole. Most of the year, she competes in tournaments every single week. She travels to Charlotte, Pinehurst and Raleigh. She’s racked up 30 tournament appearances altogether and has astonishingly won first place in all but about five of them. She may only compete with folks her age, but her low scores (she routinely shoots about a 39 on the front nine of the Kings Mountain Country Club course) are good enough to be the envy of most veteran adult golfers. In 2013, she snagged a 3rd place spot in State Invitational Championship. The following year, she got 1st place in the same tournament. So what’s the secret to her success? “First, it takes lots of practice,” Kue said dryly. “You have to be into the sport. You need a lot of patience. You need to be
determined. You need to be ready for lots of hard work.” Has learning the difficult sport ever tested her patience? “Yes, when I’m trying to learn something new it doesn’t come really quick,” said Kue, who is Laotian. “How to grip the clubs took a long time to get used to.” To hear the young prodigy tell it, it may sometimes get a little awkward at the Kue house. That’s because her older brother, Beau, 13, is also a golfer. He’s on the Kings Mountain Middle School golf team. But who typically has the better scores when they face off? “He’s a really good golfer – but I just beat him,” said Kue, who said her drives are usually about 190 yards. “Almost every time.” When asked if that gets under her older brother’s skin, she replies modestly “Maybe just a little bit he minds that.” Kue is more than just a juggernaut on the green spaces. She’s also an A student and an award-winning artist. “I love school,” she said last week. “My favorite
subjects are math and reading. I also love drawing.” It was that love of drawing that inspired her to submit an entry for cover art that would be used in a brochure for Pebble Beach, the legendary golf resort in California. She won first place in the contest. “She’s really smart and a really hard worker,” said her mother Mina, who, along with her father Bang, has always encouraged their daughter. “We’re really proud of her.” Kue said she owes a lot to her coaches, former pro golfers Richard Degree and Bill Wallace. Now, if only she could find some decent competition in her age bracket in Kings Mountain. “None of my friends (in Kings Mountain) really play,” she said Kue is looking ahead to a big U.S. Kids Golf tournament in the spring, which will be held in Charlotte. “I love being outside,” Kue said, explaining that she’s confident the pursuit will continue into adulthood. “I love that you get to travel when you do well. I plan to go everywhere.”
CHAMBER: honors Speaker Moore From Page 1A the Cleveland Chamber. Governor Pat McCrory, US Congressman Patrick McHenry, US Senator Thom Tillis, and US Senator Richard Burr sent video clips of their congratulatory statements to Moore, each of them calling him a “great friend who rose through the ranks and never forgot where he came from.” Tillis said that Moore's exemplary service as rules chairman and his great job in the most recent legislative session was a testament to his leadership. “You may be bigger someday but I'll always be taller,'' he teased. Burr said the state is fortunate to have Moore's leadership in the NC House which he said “isn't a easy job.'' McHenry noted that he and Moore were freshman legislators in North Carolina together in 2002. Former NC Senator Wes Westmoreland, who introduced elected officials among over 100 people present, called Moore the next generation of the
Cleveland County Dynasty, mentioning such names as Gardner, Hoey, Webb, Weathers, Hunt, and Harris. “We respect Tim and the office he holds as our Representative and NC Speaker, and remember a boy growing up in Kings Mountain and revel in what he will accomplish and proud of the place you hold in our future. You are a son of Cleveland County and tonight we salute you.” “Tim runs the best constituent office in the N.C. House,'' said former Senator Debbie Clary. “This is a New Day in Cleveland County,'' she said, calling all former and present legislators to stand with Moore for the special presentation by Gaston Representative Torbett. “I am your Representative, first and foremost,'' said Speaker Moore. He commended former legislators for “jobs well done” and recognized his colleagues in the N. C House and Senate. He recognized his parents, city councilman Rick Moore and Mrs. Moore, and his two sons.
McRae and Wilson Moore. “This is a tremendous honor that I will never forget,'' he said. As guests enjoyed refreshments they enjoyed a video presentation composed of pictures of Moore as a child, student, and father and including trips he took with his sons. Speaker Moore's mother, Jean Moore, supplied the photographs from her family photograph album.
Chamber President Bill Watson said the event could not have been possible without the sponsorships of AT&T, City of Kings Mountain, Cleveland County Water, Carolinas Credit Union League, Metal Works Manufacturing, NC League of Municipalities, Southern Company, City of Shelby, Cleveland County, Fox Distributing, and Westmoreland Printers.
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KMHS Theatre Department wins awards at NCTC High School Play Festival
CAST OF NCTC PLAY FESTIVAL - Pictured are members of the cast of the NTC Play Festival. KMHS students, back row, from left, Mary Alice Crepps, Sean Anderson, Landon Ervin, Olivia Brucker, Samantha Mayes, Tobias Curry, Alex Bryant, Jahliyah Patterson, and Bryona Jordan; middle row, from left, Skylar Smith, Shekinah Goins, Directors Dan Treharne and Heather Achter, Beth Jennings, Akeela Frost, Jailah Pettis, Brennin Fleisher, Avery Oliver, Faith Custar, and Mary Faye Dodson; from row, from left, Allen Card, Holden Howard, Jensen fleisher, Kayla Heatherly, Jerry Fite, Ashlea Hodge, Cole Smith, Sophia Kellstrom and Will Towery.
Shekinah Goins and Cole Smith in a scene from the High School Play Festival.
Tobias Curry, left, Beth Jennings and Mary Faye Dodson in a scene from Ultraferno at the NCTC High School Play Festival recently in which KMHS Theatre Department participated and brought back honors.
Tobias Curry and Jensen Fleisher in a scene from the High School Play Festival. The Theatre Department at Kings Mountain High School brought home numerous awards from the 2015 North Carolina Theatre Conference High School Play Festival Nov. 6-7 at Gardner-Webb University. “We have much to celebrate and our students make the community proud,'' said Dan Treharne and Heather Achter who lead the local program. The presentations were “The Superhero Ultraferno” by Don Zolidis and “The Internet is a Distract” ''Oh look a Kitten” by Ian McWerthy at the Festival. For “The Superhero Ultraferno” the rating was excellent and Jensen Fleisher won for excellence in cameo appearance. For “The Internet is a Distract” Oh Look A Kitten, rating superior, excellence in physical comedy – Shekinah Goins, excellence in acting – Tobias Curry, Barbizon Design & Production award – excellence in state management Ashlea Hodge, both shows, Barbizon Design & Production Award – excellence in prop design and construction - Allen Card, both shows, Barbizon Design & Production award – excellence in costume design Jensen Fleisher, both shows. Trehane said that for more than 30 years the NCTC High School Play Festival has strengthened arts education in schools by bringing curriculum to life, challenging students to do their very best work, and contributing to the development of future audiences for live performing arts. The program was named one of the “Top High School Theatre Festivals” by Stage Directions Magazine, is the largest high school theatre event in the Southeast, and has been replicated in nine other states. This year, 3,000 students from 90 schools performed 118 plays. Each fall, professional theatres, colleges and high schools across the state host a regional Festival, and the top two outstanding productions from each of the
eight sites advance to the NCTC State High School Play Festival Nov. 19-20 at Greensboro College. Winners there go on to represent the state at the Southeastern Theatre Conference's annual convention, which will be in Greensboro in 2016. Treharne said that the atmosphere at the Play Festival is positive and exciting, and students are filled with energy as they watch shows, learn from their peers and make new theatre friends. Schools travel with theatrical sets and load-in to a 10'x10' backstage area. Before their 45-minute time limit begins, students eagerly await hearing the starting phrase, “Your time begins now,'' to which they respond with an enthusiastic reply. The 45-minute time limit includes setting up, performing the play and clearing the stage. Following their performance, students join their peers in the cheering audience to receive feedback from professional actors and directors with Broadway and Hollywood credits. Actors, designers, writers, directors and teachers are celebrated and bring home awards that are displayed beside school sports trophies. The NCTC High School Play Festival is made possible with support from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources; the Beattie Foundation; Lincoln Financial Group, the Moore County Unrestricted Endowment Fund and Barbizon Lighting Company. Treharne said the mission of NCTC is to strengthen North Carolina's vibrant theatre industry and engage tomorrow's artists, audiences and advocates. NCTC has served as the leader of the statewide theatre industry sisnce 1970 and produces several events throughout the year, including the NCTC Producing Gathering,NCTC College Discovery Day, the NCTC Awards and statewide NCTC Middle School and High School Play Festivals.
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Boston Butts sale American Legion Post 155 is selling Boston Butts for Thanksgiving for $35 and includes one pint slaw, and one pint sauce. Pickup time is Wednesday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at the Post on East Gold Street. All proceeds are earmarked for the Veterans Relief Fund.
Entries are invited in Grover Yule parade Grover's Christmas parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. and entries are invited by Chairman Anna Hughes, 704-7309221. There is no fee to enter the parade and the lineup will start at 10 a.m. in Spring Acres housing development near downtown Grover. The Grover Woman's Club is sponsoring the parade and will honor one of its own, Betsy Wells, as grand marshal.
Ballet students to read “Nutcracker� KMHS Class of 1970 Saturday Reunion
Performers from Kimberla's School of Classical Ballet will be present in costume to help read “The Nutcracker� for a spcial Story time on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Community Room at Mauney Memorial Library. The public is invited to meet the characters and enjoy the music and costumes.
The Kings Mountain High School Class of 1970 will hold a reunion lunch Saturday, Nov. 21, at 12 noon at Mountain View Restaurant in Kings Mountain. It will be the 45th year reunion and all classmates are invited to attend. Call Jerry Lovelace at 704-6927484 for more information.
American Girl play The play,�American Girl,'' will be performed at Kings Mountain Baptists Church, 101 W. Mountain St., Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 6 p.m. It is the story about a young girl who experienced many changes after her father went to war, her mother went to work and an English girl who came to stay to escape the bombing in London. Go to: www.mauneylibrary.org to register.
Genealogy class at Library Debby McIntyre of Broad River Genealogical Society will conduct “Introduction to Genealogy� at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in a program sponsored by Mauney Memorial Library at the Library. Register for the class at 222.mauneylibrary.org.
American Legion Auxiliary meets Thursday American Legion Auxiliary Unit 155 will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. for a program on “Girls State.'' Mem-
bers and guests are invited. The Auxiliary is currently conducting its 2016 membership drive and have decorated
a 'warm tree' where members are donating warm items to give to the needy this holiday season.
Eligible households can get help to pay heating bills from LIEAP RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is accepting applications for the state's Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) beginning Dec. 1, 2015. Households eligible to apply for LIEAP must contain a person aged 60 or above, or at least one disabled person receiving disability benefits, such as
Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability or Veterans benefits, through the Division of Aging and Adult Services. LIEAP is a federally-funded program that provides a one-time payment directly to the utility company to help eligible households pay their heating bills during the coldweather months. Last year, the program provided ap-
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Entries are invited in Grover Yule parade Grover's Christmas parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. and entries are invited by Chairman Anna Hughes, 704-730-9221. There is no fee to enter the parade and the lineup will start at 10 a.m. in Spring Acres housing development near downtown Grover. The Grover Woman's Club is sponsoring the parade and will honor one of its own, Betsy Wells, as grand marshal.
CHICKEN AND DRESSING Mildred Alcorn 1 pkg. Pepperidge Farms Cornmeal dressing 1 stick margarine 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 4 large chicken breasts Stew chicken, do not salt. When chicken is done, pull off bone in bite size pieces. Save chicken broth. Melt margarine and stir in dressing mix. In a greased casserole dish, put layer of dressing mix, a layer of chicken, a layer of mushroom soup, diluted with 1 can of broth. Again layer of dressing mix, chicken and can of chicken soup, diluted with can of broth. Top with dressing mix and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Use no salt at all. EASY ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE Donna Williams 10 oz.can asparagus 2 Tbsp. Self-rising flour 2 slices American cheese 1 tsp. Butter 2 slices toast 1 boiled egg 1/8 cup milk dash salt dash pepper Drain liquid off asparagus into saucepan. Add flour, 1 slice cheese, butter, milk, salt and pepper. Let this come to a boil until slightly thick. Crumble toast in casserole dish until bottom is covered, then add asparagus. Dice egg over asparagus, then add liquid. Crumble remainder of toast and cut the other slice of cheese in strips and place on top. Put in oven at 400 degrees, until cheese melts.
Serves 4. HASH BROWN CASSEROLE Edith Spake 1 large pkg. ( 2 lb.) frozen hash brown potatoes 2 cans potato soup 8 oz. Carton sour cream 8 oz. Sharp grated cheese, Cheddar ½ tsp. Garlic salt ½ c. Parmesan cheese Mix all ingredients, except Parmesan cheese. Put in 2 ½ quart casserole. Dot with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, 1 hour at 350 degrees. SWEET POTATO CRUNCH Elvira Johnson Mix and pour into baking dish: 3 cups sweet potatoes, cooked, mashed 1 cup sugar ½ tsp. salt 1/3 stick butter or margarine 2 beaten eggs ½ cup milk 1 tsp. Sherry, optional or 1 tsp. Lemon flavoring 1 tsp. Butter flavoring Sprinkle with: 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup nuts, chopped 1/3 cup flour ½ stick butter or margarine Mix good and sprinkle over top. Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes. ROAST FILLET OF BEEF Mattie Allen 5-6 lb. Tenderloin of beef trimmed 4 garlic cloves 1 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Pepper 1 cup soy sauce ½ cup olive oil 1 cup Port wine bacon strips ½ tsp. Tabasco
Make small gash in roast and fill with garlic cloves. Rub well with salt, pepper and Tabasco. Marinate in soy sauce, oil and Port overnight or several hours at least. Place on broil pan, top with bacon strips. Roast at 425 degrees for 40 minutes. Baste with marinade until desired doneness. OYSTER CASSEROLE Mrs. Snow Reid 1 pt. Oysters 8 oz. Cheddar cheese 8 oz. Can evaporated milk 1 stick margarine Âź lb. (about 2 pkg.) crackers black pepper Crumble half of crackers in bottom of greased casserole. Grate cheese and sprinkle over crackers; cut margarine up over cheese. Spread oysters over this, saving liquid. Crumble rest of crackers over this and use plenty of black pepper. Pour oyster l liquid over; add milk, pouring over. If seems too dry, add more milk. Bake at 400 degrees until bubbly, about 20-25 minutes. 6 LAYER COOKIES Martha Allen 1 stick margarine, melt in pan 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs, spread over pan and margarine 1 cup coconut, spread over crumbs 12 oz. Pkg semi-sweet chocolate tidbits, spread over coconut 1 can condensed milk, spread over other ingredients 1 cup nuts, pecans, chopped, sprinkle over top Bake in 375 degree oven for 30 minutes. When cool, cut in squares.
Mongiello to speak at L-R event today HICKORY, N.C. — Lenoir-Rhyne University is once again hosting Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), an annual, international initiative aimed to inspire and recognize entrepreneurs. This year, GEW takes place Monday through Sunday, November 16 - 22 with thousands of events and activities planned globally. Marti Mongiello, a 21year US Navy veteran from
Grover who retired after several wars will speak on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Grace Chapel about his successes and failures, punching through brick walls as a vetrepreneur, and using military tactics, as a civilian, in business. He will relate and focus specifically on military options to gain long range capital, seed money and international exposure in the papers, magazines and on television.
LRU’s Center of Commercial and Social Entrepreneurship (CCSE) will be hosting close to thirty events for GEW with various speakers, workshops, roundtable discussions, and presentations. Faculty members from multiple disciplines, international partners, local and regional entrepreneurs, as well as LRU business students will be participating in the event.
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Joint Thanksgiving service, November 25 Dixon Presbyterian Church and Victory Baptist Church are sponsoring a joint pre-Thanksgiving service Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. at the Dixon church on Dixon School Road. Pastor Dennis
Wells of the Victory Baptist Church will deliver the message. Refreshments will be served after the service in the church fellowship hall. Everyone welcome.
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Veterans Day in KM Veterans Day last Wednesday in Kings Mountain on a beautiful Indian Summer day featured patriotic speeches and songs, American flags, and a solemn ceremony at Patriots Park attended by a crowd including veterans who marched from the War Memorial on Railroad Avenue to the Park where many stood to salute Old Glory as the parade, led by the Kings Mountain police Department Honor Guard, passed. “Duty, honor, country are three hallowed words that dictate what you ought to be, what you can be and what you will be,'' decorated Vietnam War veteran Jim Medlin said in his address. Medlin based his remarks on statements by General Douglas McArthur on May 12,1962 at West
Point Military Academy. “I was 16 years old then and I remember every word of that speech because what he said was a great moral code of conduct and chivalry to those who guard this beloved land,'' said Medin. He added, “McArthur was a great giant, an icon, a great warrior.'' During the invasion of Pearl Harbor McArthur was called back into service in 1941 and was a Medal of Honor recipient. Before his address, Medlin recited the impressive“Toast to the Flag” and Mayor Rick Murphrey gave the welcome. A prelude by the Loch Norman Pipe Band opened the ceremony and the KMPD Color Guard, under the direction of Sgt. Bob Myers, posted the colors. KMPD Chief Melvin Proc-
tor gave the invocation and KM Fire Department Chief Frank Burns led the Pledge of Allegiance. Molora and her mother, Mrs. Margaret Woodard, sang “The National Anthem.” “We salute our veterans today who put on our country's uniform, knew the risk and placed their lives on the line and presented to us our most priceless gift wrapped in loyalty and sacrifice,'' said the mayor. “Freedom does not come without a price,'' he added. Curtis Thrift, American Legion Post 155 Commander, read the final roll call, the names of the men who gave the supreme sacrifice and listed on the memorial wall - from World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. The Loch Norman Pipe Band
VETERANS DAY AT VFW – Post 9811 VFW and Auxiliary honored veterans and their families at lunch and dinner last Wednesday at the Post on Margrace Road. From left around the table: Jim Homesley, who prepared the meats, Buddy Homesley and Barry Rikard. Pam Sisk, standing, is an officer of the Auxiliary. Photo by LIB STEWART played “Amazing Grace,'' and Medlin and the mayor placed the red, white and blue wreath in front of the memorial wall. Bugler Paul
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Santa Claus will make an early visit to Kings Mountain Monday at 7 p.m. for the community-wide Children's Christmas Tree Lighting on the lawn of Jacob S. Mauney Memorial Library. The Bethware and North Elementary School Singers, directed by Susan Gray, will open the program by singing Christmas carols. Also participating in this start of the
holiday season will be Dance Reflections doing a performance of 'Scrooge,” Sophia Kellstrom, Grand Majestic Miss North Carolina will be singing a special Christmas song, and Breanna Jenkins, Junior Miss North Carolina Royalty, will sing “Silent Night''. While waiting for Santa Claus to arrive on the Firetruck Express, Mayor
Judges needed for senior projects Wanted: Judges from the community to help judge Senior projects at Kings Mountain High School Wednesday, Dec. 9 f rom 4-6 p.m. Students have worked hard to create a product and are depending on community members to help eval-
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Rick Murphrey will share a reading from Luke 2; 7-14. The children will then join the Mayor on stage for the reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”. Prior to the tree-lighting, Kings Mountain Historical Museum will host a special night run of the trains from 3-7 p.m. as part of their “Toys, Games & Trains exhibit.
Grover parade entry deadline Friday Grover parade organizer Anna Hughes will accept entries for the Dec. 5 11 a.m. event through Friday, Nov. 20. There is no fee. Call Hughes at 704-7309221 to book. A rain date for Saturday, Dec. 12. has been set.
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GREAT WEEK FOR KM FOOTBALL
Kings Mountain’s Darian McClain runs behind the blocking of Chance Frederick for some of his 101 yards rushing in Friday’s playoff win over North Henderson at Gamble Stadium. (Photo by KM Herald)
Kings Mountain’s Ricaylen Mack is loose on a 55-yard touchdown run in Thursday’s TriCounty Conference championship game with Crest at Burns High. (Photos by KM Herald)
Mountaineers win KMMS beats Crest playoff opener 30-0 for perfect season Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers won their first state playoff game since 2011 and their first at home since their championship year of 2008 when they defeated North Henderson 30-0 in the opening round of the 3A playoffs Friday at John Gamble Stadium. It was the third straight shutout for the Mountaineer defense, which completely shut down the Knights’ running and passing game. They managed only 69 yards total offense and the hard-charging Mountaineer front seven threw them for losses 13 times. “We knew we were going to have to put pressure on them quickly,” Mountaineer coach Greg Lloyd said of the talented North skill players. “We got a lot of hits on the quarterback, and a lot of tackles for loss. Big momentum plays.” Kings Mountain’s offense took a while getting started, but got a good all-around effort from a number of skill players. The Mountaineers ran up 355 yards of total offense. The Mountaineer defense held the Knights to three and out on the game’s opening possession; however, the home team fumbled a punt to give the Knights another shot at the KM 34. They ended up losing the ball on downs at the 29. Late in the first quarter, the Mountaineers started a 78-yard scoring drive that ended with quarterback Darren Burns hitSee KM/NH, Page 3B
Second round: Mountaineers at Freedom Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers take on one of the best running backs in the nation and one of the top-ranked 3A football teams in North Carolina when they travel to Morganton Friday for a second round state 3A playoff game against the Freedom Patriots. The Patriots, ranked 7th in the state in 3A, carry an 11-1 record into the contest with their only loss coming to two-time defending state 2A champion Shelby in their opening season game. Since then, the Patriots have reeled off 11 straight victories to win the split Northwestern 2A/3A Conference championship. They have scored 601 points in their 12 games, an average of 50.1 points per game. They have scored over 40 points in nine games; they scored over 50 four times, tallied 61 in a shutout of Draughn and 76 points in a victory over Hickory. The only teams to See KM/FREEDOM, Page 3B
Kings Mountain Middle School completed its best season ever Thursday with a 24-13 win over Crest in the Tri-County Conference championship game at Burns High School. What made the 8-0 season so very special for the Patriots and the community was that half of those wins came against their county rivals. They defeated Burns in the regular season, Shelby in the playoffs, and Crest in both the regular season and playoffs. The Patriots, who hadn’t played in two weeks because of wet weather, got behind for the first time this season when Crest drove the opening kickoff for a 7-0 lead on a one-yard touchdown run by Jalen Graham and a conversion kick. It didn’t take the Patriots long to respond, though. Three plays later, Ricaylen Mack hit the left side of the line and rambled 55 yards for a touchdown. Titus Clark caught a two-point conversion pass to give the
Patriots an 8-7 lead they would not relinquish. Kings Mountain went on to score on its next two possessions. Mack went off left tackle for a 40-yard touchdown run and also a two-point conversion to push the lead to 16-7. After Kings Mountain recovered a fumble, it took just four more plays to score with Laz Welch going off tackle for a nine-yard TD. Mack again ran the conversion for a 24-7 lead with 4:55 left in the first half. After that, the game was basically one of turnovers as both teams coughed up the ball on occasion. KM’s Quentin Davidson intercepted a Crest pass deep in KM territory and the Patriots stopped the Dragons on downs inside the five after recovering a KM fumble.
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Kings Mountain Middle School football coach Tim Gunn gets his Patriots fired up as they get ready to take the field at Ron Greene Stadium to face Crest for the Tri-County Conference championship Thursday. The Patriots won 24-13 to complete a perfect season and get their second championship in four years. (Photos by KM Herald)
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Post Game KMHS vs. No. Henderson November 13, 2015 YARDSTICK First downs Yds. Rushing Passes Yds. Passing Fumbles lost Yds. Penalized Punts
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NH 4 20 7-11-1 44 0 100 6-37
BY THE NUMBERS Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 0 0 0 0 0 16 7 7
KM 21 223 7-12-1 136 1 40 2-40 T 0 30
KM RUSHING Darian McClain 15-101, J’Air McCluney 16-54, Kavin Mosley 3-32, Shaun Grier 6-26, Darren Burns 3-10. KM PASSING Burns 7-12-136. KM RECEIVING Jake Merchant 2-82, Kavin Mosley 2-6, Darian McClain 1-19, Chance Frederick 1-19, Madisyn Bolin 1-10.
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PLAYERS OF GAME OFFENSE Darian McClain, RB, 101 yards rushing; Jake Merchant, 2-82 receiving; offensive line blocking. DEFENSE Jerdon Pressley, Bryan Sanders, Dre Bell, JT Cash, Trevon Wilson, Chance Frederick, numerous tackles for loss and QB pressure. KM defense threw NH for losses on 11 plays totaling minus 43 yards. SPECIAL TEAMS Quay Smith, kickoff coverage; Matt Absher, punting. HOW THEY DID IT SECOND QUARTER KM – 11:03 – Jake Merchant, 50 pass from Darren Burns (kick failed). 78-yd. drive, 5 plays following NH punt. McClain 2-25 rushing, Mosley 14-yd. run. KM – 9:48 – Merchant 51-yard interception return (Chance Frederick pass from Burns). KM – 2:09 – Safety. THIRD QUARTER KM – 3:42 – J’Air McCluney 6-run (Micah Randall kick). 68-yd. drive, 6 plays following NH punt. Frederick 19-yard reception and Merchant 32-yard reception. FOURTH QUARTER KM – 9:16 – McCluney 10-run (Randall kick). 65-yard drive, 6 plays after KM defense stopped NH on downs. McClain 4-30 rushing, NH two penalties for 20 yards.
Kings Mountain Middle School head coach Tim Gunn prays with his players after beating Crest in the Tri-County Conference championship game Thursday at Burns High School. Kings Mountain finished 8-0 while sweeping Cleveland and Lincoln counties.
KMMS FB: Patriots beat Crest to complete perfect season From Page 1B KM coach Tim Gunn was happy with the victory and the season; as well as the conference championship which was the Patriots’ second in four years under his guidance. “I thought we came out a little sluggish,” he said. “Crest came out and scored, but we responded really well. Mack put us up and we got two more quick touchdowns off turnovers.” Gunn pointed out that the early Crest lead was the only time this season the Patriots were behind in a game. “The players responded really well,” he said. “The second half, we fought back and forth. We made a good goal line stand that turned out to be big for us. “The turnovers hurt us in the second half but we did a good job holding on.” Looking back, Gunn said the perfect season was a total team effort due to hard work by the players and coaching staff. “Mack had an unbelievable year,” he noted. “He scored 18 touchdowns and had over 1,500 yards total offense and also did a great job returning kicks.” Gunn said Welch and Dameon Wilson both improved greatly at running back, and Belton Pressley did a great job directing the offense from quarterback. His passing, particularly to Bryce Fisher and Titus Clark, paid high dividends throughout the year. Gunn said all of their success was due to great blocking by the offensive line. “We scored over 30 points in every game except
the two we played Crest,” Gunn noted. In the two teams’ season opener, the Patriots edged the Dragons 16-14. “And, defensively,” he said, “we held most of our opponents to seven points or less.” The defense was led by the likes of Isaac Watson, Zach Crawford and Xavier Brown on the front line. “It was a total team effort on the part of the players and a great coaching staff,” Gunn said. “We want to thank Burns High School for letting us use their field.” The game was originally scheduled to the played at KMHS, but because of wet weather and the Mountaineers, Crest and Shelby highs preparing fields for home games in the first round of the state playoffs the middle school game had to be played somewhere else.
Looking back on his four years as head coach, Gunn said he was thrilled at the improvement the football programs in Kings Mountain have made. In Gunn’s first year as head coach (2012) the Patriots went 6-2 overall and defeated Crest and Shelby in the Tri-County playoffs. At that time, that was the first time the Patriots had beaten those rivals in the same season. The Patriots finished 5-3 in 2013 and 6-2 in 2014, losing to Shelby in the first round both years. “It is really nice to beat Shelby and Crest,” Gunn said. “It was tough beating Crest (in the championship). We had to sit for two weeks but the kids came out and responded well and gave us our first undefeated season.” With a 25-7 overall record and two conference
crowns in four years, Gunn said he is excited about the future of football in Kings Mountain. “We haven’t lost a division game in two years,” he pointed out. “This is good for us and it’s good for the community. “The success has carried over to the JV and varsity programs at Kings Mountain High School. With all three teams having great seasons it’s going to be good for the future. “I just want to say congratulations to our players and coaching staff,” he added. “They worked very hard to accomplish this. I think we are changing the atmosphere, that you can beat Shelby, Crest and Burns. Hopefully that’s going to continue for many years to come.”
Kings Mountain Middle School’s cheerleaders put on an impressive halftime show in last week’s Tri-County Conference championship game against Crest.
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Elite 12U wins Southland championship Kings Mountain Elite Trailblazers 12-under football team won the Southland Division 1 championship Saturday at Clover with a 28-20 overtime victory over Statesville. The win avenged the 12U team’s only loss of the year and qualified them to play in the 12U United YFL national tournament in Florida the second week in December. The game went to overtime with the score tied at 20-all. In OT, Marquis Adams scored on the Trailblazers’ first touch from scrimmage, and Kobe Paysour scored a critical twopoint conversion to extend the lead to 28-20. On the PowerCross’s first possession, they ran to the four yard line. On a third and fourth play, KM’s Isaiah Tate made an incredible interception to end the game and seal the championship. In the first quarter, PowerCross struck on their first two possessions for a 14-0 lead. The Trailblazers narrowed the gap to 14-12 in the second quarter on Mar-
quis Adams’ 53 yard run and Kobe Paysour’s 19-yard run. The Trailblazers took their first lead in the third quarter on a 52-yard run and two-point conversion by Marquis Adams. In the fourth quarter, PowerCross scored on a 62-yard TD drive to tie the game. On a two-point conversion try, KM’s Chance Cannon made a solo tackle to keep the Statesville team out of the end zone and leaving the score at 20-all. Adams led the Trailblazers offense with eight carries for 153 yards and three touchdowns. The defense was led by Chance Cannon with eight tackles, three tackles for loss and one pass deflection. Javari Rice had five tackles, one sack and one tackle for loss. Adams had five tackles and two tackles for loss. Tate added four tackles, one pass deflection and an interception, Dylan Rush had three tackles and a sack, and Ty Ledbetter had four tackles and one TFL. Both teams finished the regular season with 10-1
records. The Trailblazers will compete in the Battle of Rocky Top national tournament this weekend. Kings Mountain’s 10U Elite lost a close game to the undefeated Rock Hill Cowboys in their championship game Saturday. Rock Hill took the lead on its first possession with a 70-yard run and two-point conversion. The Trailblazers had an opportunity to score before halftime after holding the Cowboys at the KM one. Cole Irby’s 28-yard run provided the Elite with a spark on a drive that went all the way to the Rock Hill 18 before turning the ball over on downs with 45 seconds left in the half. In the second half, both teams exchanged possessions in the third quarter but couldn’t score. In the fourth quarter, the Cowboys converted a third and long and scored on a 55yard run for a 14-0 lead with 4:33 remaining. On their next possession, KM’s Sincere Love fumbled in the end zone but it
was recovered by Bryson Brown for a touchdown to cut the margin to 14-6. Darious Wilson’s two-point conversion accounted for the final score. With the Trailblazers limited with timeouts remaining, the Cowboys successfully ran out the clock to win their sixth consecutive Southland championship. KM finished second for the second year in a row. Darious Wilson led the KM offense with 75 yards on 11 carries. James Taylor led the defense with six tackles, two TFL and a forced fumble. A.J. Richardson had five tackles and three for loss. Chase Woods had four tackles, Dariyon Black three tackles and one for loss, and Sincere Love four tackles. Rock Hill finished with an 11-0 record and the Trailblazers finished at 9-2. The 10U team also qualified for the United YFL national tournament in December and will also be playing in the Battle of Rocky Top National Tournament in Knoxville, TN this weekend.
KM/NH: Mounties shut out North Henderson in first playoff game From Page 1B ting wide receiver Jake Merchant with a 50-yard reverse flea flicker. Burns handed off to J’Air McCluney, who flipped the ball to Kavin Mosley on a reverse; and Mosley pitched it back to Burns for the pass. Moments later, Merchant intercepted a pass at midfield and raced down the visitor’s sideline for another touchdown. He got a great block from Bryan Sanders at the 15. Burns was looking for a receiver when he spotted Chance Frederick coming across the end zone
hollering “Darren, Darren,” and hit him in stride for a two-point conversion pass and 14-0 lead. The Mountaineers missed another golden scoring opportunity late in the half when they drove from their own 30 to the North 19. On a third and four passing attempt, a defender hit Burns’ arm as he released the ball and the Knights’ Austin Vanhoy picked it off at the two. Two plays later the Mountaineers recorded a safety for a 16-0 lead, and with the Mountaineer defense playing lights out that was plenty enough breathing room to nail down their
10th victory. “We played a very solid game minus a couple of turnovers in the red zone,” Coach Lloyd said. “Other than that we were solid. I was pleased with our play on both sides of the ball. It was our third shutout and we continued to improve. “I also thought our special teams did a great job covering kicks,” he said. “All in all, it was a very good game. It was a fun night.” The Mountaineers broke the game open in the second half on the hard running of Darian McClain, who had his first 100-yard game
since the season opener against North Gaston, and J’Air McCluney, who scored both touchdowns. The Mountaineers failed to complete a potential touchdown drive when McCluney fumbled going into the end zone, but they scored on their next two drives to put the game in the bag. McCluney went over from six yards out for a 23-0 lead with 3:42 left in the third period and scored from 10 yards out at the 9:16 mark of the fourth quarter. McClain got 35 of his 101 yards on the final TD drive.
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Layla Harris (10), Savannah Poston (4) and Rylie Carroll (6) help Kings Mountain Middle School defeat West Lincoln in a Tri-County Conference volleyball match last week. (Photos by Gary Smart)
Lady Pats volleyball whips West Lincoln Kings Mountain Middle’s volleyball team opened Tri-County Conference action last week with a 3-1 win over West Lincoln. Emma Goff led the Lady Patriots in serves, and also had six aces. Layla Harris, Abbie Harris and Jenna Ramsey were also strong on
offense. Chloe Cooke and Savanna Briggs led the defense. On Thursday, the Lady Patriots fell to North Lincoln 3-0. MC Lowrance led the offense and Briggs led the defense with several good digs.
Convoy planned for Friday game Kings Mountain High football fan Tommy Carroll is organizing a fans’ convoy for Friday’s Mountaineer playoff game at Freedom High in Morganton. Fans are encouraged to meet at 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot beside Neisler Natatorium on the campus of Kings Mountain High. Fans are encouraged to fly their Mountaineer flags and/
or make signs to place on their cars in support of the Mountaineers. The second round state 3A playoff game begins at 7:30 p.m. If the Mountaineers win, they will be at home for the third round next week. For more information call Tommy Carroll at 704691-4532.
hold them under 40 were Shelby in a 40-28 victory and South Caldwell in a 34-10 loss. Their main weapon among many outstanding players is 225-pound senior running back BJ Emmons, a four-star Rivals.com recruit and NC Shrine Bowl pick. He has already committed to the University of Alabama. Emmons has over 2,000 yards rushing and 26 touchdowns this season and has 100 TDs for his prep career. The Mountaineer defense will also have its hands full with the Patriots’ senior quarterback Ja’Quan Crawford, a transfer from Hickory who is a good running/passing quarterback. He has over 1,000 yards rushing and 20 touchdowns to his credit. They have a big, experienced line to pave the way for them; a good kicking game and a defense that has allowed only 152 points, an average of 12.6 per game. “They have a very solid team,” says Mountaineer coach Greg Lloyd. “They have good size and one of the best players (Emmons) that we’ve seen in years. He is a really good running back and also kicks and plays safety. He’s a special talent. “Their defense doesn’t give up many points,” he added. “They’re very aggressive and solid. They’re a top tier team in the state.” Lloyd said the Patriots
run the spread with two backs and a slot. “They basically try to get the running back (Emmons) the ball in space,” he noted. “But they’ll run at you some, too. They have a good offensive line. They’re definitely a well-rounded team. They can run and pass the ball, but I’m sure they’ll try to establish the running game.” Kings Mountain’s defense has improved by leaps and bounds this season and has shutout their last three
opponents – Chase, East Burke and North Henderson. They have four shutouts overall. “We will have to slow their running game down, and we have to score some points,” Lloyd said. “I think it is too much to ask to say we’re going to shut them out. They have too many weapons. But we can’t give them a whole bunch (of points). “Offensively, we have to control the clock,” he added. “The defense needs
to fly around like they’ve been doing and keep them from making big plays. We have to play at a high level.” If the Mountaineers beat the Patriots, they will be at home for a third round game against the winner of this week’s Hibriten-St. Stephens game. “That would be great,” Lloyd said. “If we can win this Friday the odds of getting to the fourth round would be very good.”
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KM wrestlers defeat Shelby Kings Mountain Middle School’s wrestling team moved to 2-1 on the season Monday with a 54-45 win over Shelby. Patriots winning by pins were Ryne Smith, Calem Messick, Aiden Wilson,
Dallas Nobles, Brice Long, Zach Crawford, Dylan Mullins, Jeremiah Brown and Xavier Brown. The Patriots, 2-1, were scheduled to go to Crest yesterday for a division match.
KM Sports This Week Thursday, November 19 4 p.m. – Middle school volleyball, Lincolnton at Kings Mountain. 4 p.m. – Middle school wrestling, Kings Mountain at Lincolnton. 6 p.m. – High school swimming, Shelby and Crest at Kings Mountain. 7:30 – High school basketball, Victory Christian at Kings Mountain.
Saturday, November 21 10 a.m. – High school wrestling, Kings Mountain at South Caldwell Duals.
Friday, November 20 7:30 – High school football, Kings Mountain at Freedom (second round 3A state playoffs). 7:30 – High school basketball, Kings Mountain at Forestview.
Tuesday, November 24 4 p.m. – Middle school volleyball, Kings Mountain at Chase. 4 p.m. – Middle school wrestling, Chase at Kings Mountain. 6 p.m. – Bandys at Kings Mountain.
Monday, November 23 4 p.m. – Middle school volleyball, Kings Mountain at Burns. 4 p.m. – Middle school wrestling, Burns at Kings Mountain.
These Kings Mountain High School football fans didn’t let the cold weather keep them from being at John Gamble Stadium Friday night when the Mountaineers hosted the North Henderson Knights in the first round of the state 3A playoffs. Kings Mountain posted a 30-0 victory to advance to a second round meeting with #1 seeded Freedom Friday night in Morganton. (Photos by Gary Smart)
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The Kings Mountain High marching band was in post-season playoff form Friday night, too. The band gave a spectacular pre-game and halftime performance and was active in the stands all night as the Mountaineers defeated North Henderson 30-0 to advance to round two. (Photos by KM Herald)
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‘The Nutcracker’ to take the stage Dec. 4
“The Nutcracker Ballet,’’ the all time favorite story of Clara’s magical trip to the land of sweets, a family classic, will be presented by Kimberla’s School of Classical Ballet and performed by 50 children and adults Friday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. at the Joy Performance Center in Kings Mountain. Tickets are $10 and are available by responding to 704-300-4130 or by PayPal at https://sites.google.com/ site/kmnutcrackerballet/
tickets School shows will also be performed on Thursday, Dec. 3. There are still seats available at the 12 noon performance. Tickets are $5. The performance of “The Nutcracker” will expose students to global learning and meet several North Carolina Essential Standards in Dance and Theatre Arts. Students will see how dance is used for artistic expression, communication through
non-verbal expression and how dance is used to tell a story. Students will also note the cultural and historic importance of dance. “The Nutcracker” is based on the book, “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by E. T.A. Hoffman with the musical score being written by Russian Composer Peter Tchaikovsky in the 1890s. The ballet takes place in Western Europe in the 1800s.
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( Ed. Note -The first nine weeks was a successful quarter for learning and teaching at Washington Elementary School in Waco and Chris Bennett has reported first quarter accomplishments.) By Chris Bennett Congratulations to students who earned recognition on the A or A/B honor roll for the first nine weeks! Third grader Derwin Littlejohn was named Cleveland County Schools Do the Right Thing award winner. He was treated to lunch at Fatz complete with a ride in a police car. Multiple grade levels have adopted Eureka Math to help us better address the Mathematics Common Core State Standards. Washington was recognized as a Green Ribbon PBIS ( Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) School. This is the high-
est award a first year PBIS school can earn. Fifth grade kicked off our monthly community service project collecting 320 canned food items to support the Greater Cleveland County Baptist Association. First grade students created cards that were distributed to patients in the hospital. Washington had the second highest scores in the county on the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT), a general ability test. Eleven faculty members attended the PLC at Work Institute in Charlotte November 4-6. This institute was driven by renowned educator, Dr. Richard DuFour. The institute will help us continue to refine how we do “the work.” Three faculty members attended the North Carolina Math Conference to help us build our math instruction
toolbox. Washington Elementary is in the process of raising funds to add a digital marquee to our campus in addition to making other improvements. The school's logo has also been updated . Students have had the opportunity to take their learning into the real-world through multiple field trips, including trips sponsored by the Cleveland County Arts Council. Students and faculty took part in Red Ribbon week October 26-29 to raise awareness of alcohol, tobacco, drug and violence dangers. Teachers met with 88.2% of parents during the week of parent/teacher conferences and made phone contact with the remaining 12%! Washington welcomed Debbie Rosenow, guided reading expert, to help us See Washington, Page 9B
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Career-Technical students inducted as members of the National Technical Honor Society
Career-Technical Students Honored for Their Achievements Cleveland County Schools held its induction ceremony of the National Technical Honor Society on Nov. 10 at Malcolm Brown Auditorium for 256 high school students. NTHS recognizes the achievements of outstanding students in Career-Technical Education. Crest, Burns, Shelby, and Kings Mountain High Schools inducted new members and awarded honor cords to seniors. Tony Fogleman, Career-Technical Director for Cleveland County Schools,
provided opening and closing remarks. NTHS presidents from each school led the candle lighting ceremony. Principals from each high school read the names of the inductees. The ceremony was attended by parents, Career-Technical Education teachers, and Cleveland County Schools’ administrative staff. Membership in NTHS is by invitation only. Students are nominated for membership by a Career-Technical Education teacher. They must be a junior or senior who has demonstrated aca-
demic excellence and good character, must have taken four or more courses within one of the North Carolina career clusters (one being an advanced level course), and maintained a required GPA. There are many benefits for NTHS members. Students receive a certificate of membership, a decal, a tassel, membership pin, and a seal that is placed on their high school diploma. They also have an opportunity to apply for scholarships offered only through NTHS. Students may receive up to
three letters of recommendation from the National Technical Honor Society to be used when seeking employment, college admission, or scholarships. These students will again be recognized during each high school’s awards day and graduation ceremonies. NTHS members will wear their purple and white honor cords at graduation. The officers for the KMHS chapter of NTHS for the 2015-2016 school year include: President, Gregory Hawkins; Vice-President, Taylor
Davis, and Secretary/Treasurer, Sara Mayes. KMHS-NTHS Advisor is Robin Spicer. NTHS members include Trevor Alexander, Carson Bailey, Taylor Boheler, Sara Carringer, Cassie Chapman, Michael Cogdell, Gibson Conner, Phillip Cook, Tanner Davis, Taylor Davis, Jasmine Dye, Autumn Ellis, Andrew Estridge, Ashley Falls, Bailey Goodson, Danielle Grant, Michael Gunter, Gregory Hawkins, Ambar Herrera, Demetrius Hill, Dalton Hullender, Nastajah Hutchens,
Ethan King, Joseph Korch, Lindsey Laughridge, Peyton Lemons, John Mann, Emily Martin, Sara Mayes, Destinee McClain, Hunter McPherson, Maxwell Peterson, Albert Petty, Cheyanne Sanders, Austin Sipes, Nathan Sipes, Austin Smith, Victoria Spencer, Emma Stewart, Rachel Stewart, Chase Stirewalt, Mikayla Stuart, Jordan Sweezy, Melissa Sweezy, Katelyn Terry, Dylan Thrift, Jada Tillman, Hunter Ward, and Jacob Warren.
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How to Choose a Good Nursing Home Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me some tips on picking a good nursing home for my mother who has Alzheimer’s disease? I’ve been taking care of her at home, but she’s gotten to the point where she’s too much for me to handle. Overwhelmed Daughter Dear Overwhelmed, Choosing a good nursing home for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is a very important decision that requires careful evaluation and some homework. Here are some steps that can help you find a good facility and avoid a bad one. Make a list: There are several sources you can turn to for referrals to nursing homes in your area: Your Area Agency on Aging (call 800-677-1116 for contact information); your mom’s doctor or nearby hospital discharge planner; or friends, family or neighbors who may have had a loved one in a nursing home. Ideally, the nursing homes should be close to family members and friends who can visit often, because residents with frequent visitors usually get better care.
Compare nursing homes: To research and compare the nursing homes on your list, use Medicare’s nursing home compare tool at medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare. This tool provides a 5-star rating system on recent health inspections, staffing, quality of care, and overall rating. You should also contact your local long-term care ombudsman. This is a government official who investigates nursing home complaints and can tell you which ones have had problems in the past. To find your local ombudsman, call your Area Agency on Aging or see ltcombudsman.org. Contact the facilities: Once you’ve narrowed your search, call the nursing homes you’re interested in to verify that they have a dementia unit that can facilitate your mom’s needs. Also, find out if they have any vacancies, what they charge, and if they accept Medicaid. Tour your top choices: During your nursing home visit, notice the cleanness and smell of the facility. Is it hom-
ey and inviting? Does the staff seem responsive and kind to its residents? Also be sure to taste the food, and talk to the residents and their family members, if available. It’s also a good idea to visit several times at different times of the day and different days of the week to get a broader perspective. Also, find out about their staff screening (do they do background checks) and training procedures, staff-to-patient ratio, and the staff turnover rate. To help you rate your visit, Medicare offers a helpful checklist of questions to ask at medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare/checklist.pdf, as does the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org/ visitinganursinghome.pdf. Print these lists from your computer and take them with you on your visit. Paying for care: With nursing home costs now averaging $250 per day nationally for a private room, paying for care is another area you may have questions about or need assistance with. Medicare only helps pay up to 100 days of rehabilitative nursing home care, which must occur after a
hospital stay. Most nursing home residents pay for care from either personal savings, a long-term care insurance policy, or through Medicaid once their savings are depleted. The National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information website (longtermcare.gov) is a good resource that can help you understand and research your financial options. You can also get help from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which provides free counseling on all Medicare and Medicaid issues. To find a local SHIP counselor visit shiptacenter.org, or call 800-677-1116. For more information, see Medicare’s online booklet “Your Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home” at medicare.gov/ publications/pubs/pdf/02174.pdf. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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East Elementary School Grover Elementary Awards and honor rolls honor rolls Awards and honor rolls announced by East Elementary School includes many students who received awards at the end of nine weeks of school in Kings Mountain. Terrific Kid Award Kindergarten: Bradley Cruzan, Lilly Pullen, Brayden Hosey, Summer Bell First Grade: Aiden McDonald, Alana Goode, Alyssa Goode, Aliceson Simpson, Kayla Goode, Caleb Watts. Principal’s Pal Award Kindergarten: Bently Barnes, Brayden Bush, Eliza Cordle, Bradley Cruzan, Jordan Gaddis, Payton Gibson, Sukora Hicks, Camren Houser, Ja’Shawn Ingram, Chloe Martin, Sofia Martin, Canz Meeks, Braeden Morrissette, Destinee Noblett, Lillian Pullen, Maddox Robinson, Jasmine Suarez, Selina Perez-Stamp, Brayden Hosey, Dane Davis, Dominic Paysour, Kamryn Hammond, Kiley Martin, Knowledge Leach, Landyn Mergott, Lathan McCurry, Madison Roper, McKinzie Walker, Nakadin Shelton, Timothy Stamey. First Grade: Kyri Adams, Ja’Mari Bess, Karsyn Criswell, Alana Goode, Ian Hall, Zi Hughes, Aiden MCDonald, Anijai Nash, Blane Nations, Elijah Perry, Daniel Ramsey, Ericka Stewart, Sophie Arrowood, Hunter Black, Chesney Cutler, Alyssa Goode, Cameron Henderson, Javarien Jackson, Madyson Martin, Sincere May, Olivia Myers, Layla Putnam, Aliceson Simpson, Nihianna Wilson, Mario Wilson, David Bell, Wyatt Wooten, Christian Hill, Layla Breakfield, Phoenix Calhoun, Dawshawn Camp, Kayla Goode, Shiloh Hemphill, Ariel Humphries, Ayven Ingram, Greysen Miller, Kenna Myers, Lilly Parker, Abbey Smith, Kevin Walker, Caleb Watts, Arianna Peterson. A Honor Roll First Gr: Kaylee Clary, Karsyn Criswell, Heaven Fite, Ian Hall, Elijah Perry, Daniel Ramsey,Hunter Black, Chesney Cutler, Alyssa Goode, Cameron Henderson, Olivia Myers, Layla Putnam, Nihianna Wilson, Kayla Goode, Kevin Walker, Caleb Watts. AB Honor Roll First Grade: Jamari Bess, Zi Hughes, Blane Nations, Ericka Stewart, Sophia Arrowood, Christian Hill, Javarien Jackson, Sincere May, Madyson Martin, Wyatt Wooten, David Bell, Mario Wilson, Daeshawn Camp, Phoenix Calhoun, Jamariana Currence, Shiloh Hemphill, Ariel Humphries, Ayven Ingram, Lilly Parker, Joseph Rowland, Abbey Smith, Greysen Miller. Perfect Attendance for 9 weeks Kindergarten: Camren Houser, Braeden Morrissette, Dane Davis, Kamryn Hammond, Lathan McCurry, Landyn Mergott, Zonnique Roberson, Madison Roper, McKinzie Walker, First Gr. Karsyn Criswell, Ian Hall, Noah Jones, David Bell, Layla Putnam, Wyatt Wooten, Dawshawn Camp, Caleb Watts. Science Award: Timothy Stamy, Jr., Jacob Garrett, Jenny Hinson, Madyson Mar-
tin, Shiloh Hemphill. Math Award: Madison Roper, Braeden Morrissette, Kyri Adams, Nihianna Wilson, Kevin Walker. Social Studies Award: Selina Perez-Stamp, Zoey Bailey, Emily Walker, Sincere May, Arianna Peterson. Reading Award: Bradley Cruzan, Dane Davis, Noah Jones, Wyatt Wooten, Jamarri Woody. Spelling Award: Maddox Robinson, Noah Jones, Sophie Arrowood, Kenna Myers. Handwriting Award: Lilly Pullen, Kiley Martin, Anijai Nash, Olivia Myers, Lilly Parker. Phonics Award: Camern Houser, Kamryn Hammond, Heaven Fite, Cameron Henderson, Abbey Smith. P.E. Award: Bently Barnes, Kiley Martin, Ian Hall, Chesney Cutler, Abby Smith. Music Award: Destinee Noblett, Canz Meeks, Zonnique Roberson, Lathan McCurry, Ian Hall, Heaven Fite, Hunter Black, Aliceson Simpson, Ayven Ingram, Lillian Parker, Art Award: (each student gets a pack of crayons) Kindergarten: Eliza Cordle, Bradley Cruzan, Kamryn Hammond, Timothy Stamey, First Grade: Alona Goode, Zi Hughes, Javarien Jackson, Chesney Cutler, Kenna Myers, Caleb Watts. First nine week awards at East Elementary School Nov. 6 Second, Third & Fourth Grade awards: Terrific Kid Awards Second Grade: Shyla Heath, Kensen Martin, Natalie Brown, Alex Suarez, Alona Noblett, Conner Black, Layla Benton, John Swink, Aaron Plyler, Sydney Justice, Zachary Clary, Lanadia Hillman, Hailey Lawson, Dezirae Jenkins, Chloe Hudson, Tony Latham. Principal Pal Awards Second Grade: Shyla Heath, Autumn Heffran, Lucas Davis, Landyn Howell, Gabriel Lubas, Kensen Martin, Cydnie McCurry, Lucy McDaniel, Coley Peters, Karmen Rodgers, Taylor Wilson, Lillie Bolin, Natalie Brown, Abby Cody, Dominic Davis, Laila Degree, Braxton Powell, Emarie Pressley, Aiden Smith, Anna Reese Wooten, Isiah Lipscomb, Conner Black, Phylicia Eubanks, Parker Faircloth, Gavin Floyd, Jordayn Gantt, Alona Noblett, Thomas Phillips, Alley Powers, Alex Stevens, Omari Wilson, Jayden Wingard Third Grade. Layla Benton, Daquan Bess, Teddy Brooks, Brooke Hamrick, Kaitlyn Odems, Angelo Paysour, Kendall Rayfield, Cole Richardson, Tyler Russell, John Swink, Addison Wallace, Isaiah Woods, David Creighton Jr., Kenneth Cruzan, Deziray Gantt, Keller Heather, Sydney Justice, Hayden Lawson, Hunter Martin, Ryan McMillan, Lilly Phillips, Aaron Plyler, Tristian Pressley, Jordan Quick, Jayson Rodgers, Katelyn Rush, Kinsley Scism, Kendall Stone, Sergio Suarez, Charlie Black, Jeremiah Brooks, Cheyenne Calhoun, Gavin Cutler, Lanadia Hillman, Wensdae Lowe, Cam-
ron McCurry, K’Layjia Perry, Cater Pressley, Taylor Roper, Courtney Sassman, Brooke Waseman, Gabriella Bryant, Savannah Teague. Fourth Grade: Cameron Bell, Brooke Blanton, Lauren Bolton, Gabriel Cordle, Paxton Davis, Chloe Faircloth, Reagan Gaddy, Curtis Hall, C J Houser, Dezirae Jenkins, Sydney King, Hailey Lawson, Colton Mayes, James Petrilli, Austin Putnam, Mason Weaver, Brenda Arroyo-Perez, Alexis Green, Ashton Wingard, Zaylen Ramos,Kaylee Belew, Brittany Blanton, Melissa Brooks, Elijah Campbell, David Creighton, Jaydyn Dickson, Trinity Fields, Adam Harrelson, Ke’Azha Hartgrove, Titus Hogue, Nathan Howell, Chloe Hudson, Brianna Johns, Tony Latham, Amber Lovelace, Colin Mates, Caden Pierce, Riley Powers, Arielle Ritch, L J Roberts, Ja’Qualyn Sanders, Curtis Simpson. Perfect Attendance for the first nine weeks of school Second Grade: Lucas Davis, Keaton Hedgpeth, Gabriel Lubas, Coley Peters, Karmen Rodgers, Lillie Bolin, Dominic Davis, Laila Degree, Sean McCurry, Braxton Powell, Emarie Pressley, Anna Reese Wooten, Conner Black, Phylicia Eubanks, Parker Faircloth, Jordayn Gantt. Third Grade. Charlie Black, Khamarr McSwain, Taylor Roper, Teddy Brooks, Brooke Hamrick, Tyler Russell, John Swink, Isaiah Wood, Deziray Gantt, Hayden Lawson, Lillian Phillips, Tristian Pressley, Jayson Rodgers, Kinsley Scism, Kendall Stone. Fourth Gr. Cameron Bell, Brooke Blanton, Lauren Bolton, Chloe Faircloth, Reagan Gaddy, Curtis Hall, C J Houser, Dezirae Jenkins, Sydney King, Hailey Lawson, Colton Mayes, Austin Putnam, Zaylen Ramos, Tijheer Scott, Stephen Springer, Kaylee Belew, Brittany Blanton, Melissa Brooks, Elijah Campbell, Trinity Fields, Chloe Hudson, Colin Mates, Riley Powers, Sajad Roberts, Ja’Qualyn Sanders, Kaitlan Wilson. A Honor Roll Second Grade: Lucas Davis, Landyn Howell, Gabriel Lubas, Kensen Martin, Coley Peters, Karmen Rodgers, Abby Cody, Dominic Davis, Brayden Harvey, Aiden Smith, Anna Reese Wooten, Phylicia Eubanks, Conner Black, Parker Faircloth. Third Grade: Chloe Hale, Brooke Hamrick, Tyler Russell, Addie Wallace, Aaron Pyler, Tristian Pressley, Kendall Stone, Charlie Black, Wensdae Lowe, Taylor Roper, Brooke Waseman. Fourth Grade: Cameron Bell, Brooke Blanton, chloe Faircloth, Curtis Hall, C J Houser, Colton Mayes, James Petrilli, Austin Putnam, Brittany Blanton, Elijah Campbell, Jaydyn Dickson, Trinity Fields, Tony Latham, Colin Mates, Arielle Ritch. AB Honor Roll Second Grade: Ke’Ja Baker-Parker, Ja’nyah Crawford, Shyla Heath, Lucy McDaniel, Taylor
WASHINGTON SCHOOL From Page 7B analyze and reflect and improve upon our guided reading practices! Washington Elementary recognized October as National Bullying Prevention Month. All K-5 students participated in guidance lessons focusing on how to be an upstander. We also kicked off a series of social media safety lessons to encourage responsible digital citizenship. Over 90% of our students earned the PBIS reward for positive behavior
for the first quarter. Spotlight on a teacher: Mrs. Susan Johnson was Washington Elementary’s Hoyt Q. Bailey Agape Award winner. Mrs. Johnson is our media specialist. In addition to monitoring circulation, Mrs. Johnson works to incorporate lessons on cyberbullying, civic responsibility, etc. Additionally, she works with classroom teachers to incorporate extension lessons based on what teachers are overing in the classroom! Spotlight on a teaching
assistant: Vickie Stamey was recognized as the Cleveland County Schools’ October Bus Driver of the Month. She is a teaching assistant at Washington working in our Title I program. She will compete for Cleveland County Schools’ Bus Driver of the Year in April! Thank you to students, faculty, parents and community members for a great start! Please follow our successes on Facebook, Twitter (@WESdolphins) or our website (http://tinyurl.com/wesdolphins)!
Wilson, Lillie Bolin, Justin Curry, Isiah Lipscomb, Braxton Powell, Trayton Teal, Cambria Fee, Jordayn Gantt, Alona Noblett Third Grade: Teddy Brooks, Alex Hemphill, Hayden Mills, Angelo Paysour, Kendall Rayfield, David Creghton, Jr., Sydney Justice, Hayden Lawson, Hunter Martin, Ryan McMillan, Jordan Quick, Jayson Rodgers, Kinsley Scism, Gabriella Bryant, Cheyenne Calhoun, Thomas Fair, Lanadia Hllman, Carter Pressley, Nathan Simpson Fourth Grade: Lauren Bolton, Bagriel Cordle, Paxton Davis, Reagan Gaddy Sydney King, Zaylen Ramos, Stephen Springer, Mason Weaver, Kaylee Belew, Melissa Brooks, Ke’Azha Hartgrove, Titus Hogue, Nathan Howell, Chloe Hudson, Ja’Qualyn Sanders. Science Award: Keaton Hedgpeth, Trayton Teal, Gavin Floyd, Daquan Bess, Macayden Ward, Charlie Black, Colton Mayes, Adam Harrelson. Math Award: Lucas Davis, Lille Bolin, Cambria Fee, Addie Wallace, Kenneth Cruzan, Taylor Roper, Mason Weaver, Elijah Campbell. Social Studies Award: Ke’Ja Baker-Parker, Braxton Powell, Parker Faircloth, Chloe Hale, Sergio Suarez, Wensdae Lowe, Gabriel Cordle, Kaitlan Wilson. Reading Award: Coley Peters, Dominic Davis, Madilyn Walker, Brooke Hamrick, Tristian Pressley, Brooke Waseman, C J Houser, Arielle Ritch. Spelling Award: Lucy McDaniel, Aiden Smith, Jordayn Gantt, Kaitlyn ODems, David Creighton, Jr., Khamarr McSwain, Austin Putnam, Curtis Simpson. Handwriting Award: Cydnie McCurry, Laila Degree, Phylicia Eubanks, Hayden Mills, Aden Green, Jimeire Nash, Jayden Rowland, Tony Latham Music Award: Coley Peters, Karmen Rodgers, Lillie Bolin, Aiden Smith, Conner Black, Phylicia Eubanks, Kenneth Cruzan, Kendall Stone, Isaiah Wood, Wensdae Lowe, Jimeire Nash, Reagan Gaddy, James Petrili, Brittany Blanton, Tony Latham. P.E. Award: Karmen Rodgers, Dominic Davis, Phylicia Eubanks, Brooke Waseman, Brooke Hamrick, Sergio Suraez, Chloe Faircloth, Tony Latham. Art Award: (colored pencils 2nd graders, markers for 3rd and 4th grades) Coley Peters, Karmen Rodgers, Makala Martin, Parker Faircloth, Dominic Davis, Laila Degree, Wensdae Lowe, Zachary Clary, Addie Wallace, John Swink, Sydney Justice, Sergio Suarez, Trinity Fields, Tony Latham, Brooke Blanton, James Petrilli.
and awards Grover Elementary School has announced the honor rolls and awards for the first nine weeks of school. PTO TERRIFIC KIDS – Abbigail Stenger, Josiah Hawkins, Mason Burgess, Skylar Garner, Jessica Stroud, Kaleb Adkins, Ayden Campbell, Haley Smith, Bella Styers, Mason Hallman, Dezzira Dixon, Khloie Mull, Levi Williams, Mairen Freeland, Christopher Mote, Whitney Wilson, Ethan McKenzie, Camron Loomis, Jaylyn Irvin, Joshua Timmons Sadie Mauney, Madeline Carroll, Jacob Hall, Logan Wyllys, Ashton Vouthivong, Andreya Byers, Abigail Lewis, Sa'id Uqdah, Jacob Warnack, Alex Stewart, Keely Draughon, Nathan Smith, Trystan Jones,
Laci Webb, Lauren Adkins, and Andrew Hallman. SUPER STARS – Antonio Martinez, Gaberyel Loomis, Zaylee Roberts, Rebekah Davis, Tristan Lawson, Gaby Herrera, Makayla Hodge, Mackenzie Calderon, Vernon Chaffin, Santiago Richardson, Braydon Lay, Serenity Lincoln, Emma Whitener, Deanna Strange, Layah Petty, Aben Sisk, Brianna Demers, Micheala Hyslop, Kaydence Heath, Dennis Bowen, Kaylee Whitworth, Brandon Ayers, Mason Meeks, Chase Watts, Jennifer Gural, Hunter Ruppe, Devon Flores, Karnaejia Keene, Jaala Marshall, Ty Phu, Waylon Bowens, Noah Wakelam, Natalie Breedlove, David Hamrick, Bransyn Bolin, Lucas Bradley, See GROVER AWARDS, P. 10B
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GROVER AWARDS Tyner, Brandon Ayers, Nora Bridges, Houston Demers, Chloe Fletcher, William Herrera, Sarah Jones, Mia Lewis, Kailenia Sourisound, Joshua Timmons, Dawton Blanton, Audrey Calhoun, Jacob Hall, Thomas Hinson, Rose Nelson, Mason Meeks, Camaron Payne, Jessie Rodgriguez, Holden Watts, Nicholas Atilano, Avionna Foster, Kamren Hord, Carter Jarvis, Biana Pettis, Vernon Roberts, Logan Splawn, Sandra Whiteheart, Logan Wyllys, Lamond Caldwell, Sireco Logan, Cheyanne Calhoun, Andreanna Hoyle, Aidan Robinson, Alexis Whitaker, Natalie Blanton, Jaden Hammett, Isaiah Hernandez, Haven Panther, Ty Phu, Jocelyn Pressley, SaRon Montgomery, Alexis Moore, David Philbeck, Zerek Spiering, Alex Stewart, Hadden Timmons, Summer Ugdah, Carson Van Dyke, Jacob Warnack, Keely Draughon, David Hamrick, Daymion Jones, Taniyah McDowell, Danielle Orton, Katelin Philbeck, Jacob Pressley, Skye Pruett, Nathan Smith, Logan Stanley, Bransyn Bolin, Kara Bowen, Joshua Hedrick, Maysa Jackson, Trystan Jones, Desaray Richards, Shyann Rush, Laci Webb, Waylon Yelton, Lauren Adkins, Canyon Evans, Andrew Hallman, Christopher Mellon, Zach Scott, Trinity Terry and Brooklyn Wilburn. Perfect Attendance – Abbigail Stenger, Haley Parker,
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KMPD needs Santa helpers Christmas is just around the corner and prior to Christmas Eve Kings Mountain Police will be Santa helpers delivering toys and clothing to needy children of the community. Det. Sgt. Lisa Proctor says police need your help in making Christmas merrier for over 200 children in the Kings Mountain area. Proctor said that local school guidance counselors are working with police in obtaining the names of
needy families, the sizes needed for children's clothing but they need donations of money and also donations of new toys. As officers go on patrol duty they often find families that are in need and children who need warm clothing for the winter months. Proctor said that some families in the city shop for children and take the items to police to deliver them. The Shop with a Cop began several years ago. Mrs.
Proctor enjoys shopping for children and expects to have a long shopping list to fill. Mail your check to Kings Mountain Police, PO Box 7, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 and mark children's Christmas drive or take toys to the Police Department. “We started this project some years ago and every officer gets involved,'' said Proctor. “We appreciate the support of the community again this season,'' she added.
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