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Council to review zoning Public hearings on zoning matters will comprise the major part of next Tuesday night’s 6 p.m.agenda of Kings Mountain City Council.

The city’s Planning & Zoning Board voted unanimously last Tuesday to recommend to city council a text amendment that will spell out some 16 permitted uses for public, commercial, and multiple recreational and entertainment facilities.

A public hearing will be held on request of Mike Brown, a Kings Mountain businessman, who has

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Families file suit against CC Fair ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com

The family of two E-coli victims - 5-year-old Hannah Roberts of Gastonia and 18-months-old Isaac Dover of Cherokee County, SC - filed civil law suits Monday, suing the Cleveland County Fair for negligence.

Health officials tied to the fair’s petting zoo an outbreak that made 106 people sick and led to the death of a 2-year-old boy.

Gastonia Attorney Thomas D. Bumgardner filed the action in Gaston County Superior Court which included appointment of Guardian Ad Litem for the minor

children - attorney Edgar F. Bogle for young Roberts and Brent Patterson for young Dover.

Plaintiffs are Michael and Tracy Roberts, parents of Hannah, and Mary Katherine Gordon and Michael Dover, parents of Isaac Dover.

The families are seeking a jury

Jingle Bell Run Jingle, jingle, jingle! It’s time for the 12th Annual Jingle Bell Rockin’ Run. The 10 a.m. run includes a 10k, 5k, 2 mile run for grade school kids and a 600m fun run for preschool kids. Saturday, Dec. 1 will be full of fun, from the live music to the costume contest. This event has something for every member of the family so do not miss it. Child Care will be provided at the Joy Theater.

The race starts at Patriots Park, 220 S Railroad Ave., in downtown Kings Mountain; the Fun Run (600 meter) starts at 10 am with the 5k/10k immediately following the Fun Run. You may register online @ http://precisiontimingsystems.com. Early packet pickup is Friday, Nov. 30 from 3– 8:30 pm at the KM Joy Theater. Race day packet pickup and registration are from 8–9:30 am at KM Joy Theater.

Shop Small Business Saturday

What are your Thanksgiving plans this year?

Kings Mountain citizens were preparing for Thanksgiving this week.

Plans by many citizens were traditional with butcher sales indicating turkey to be the menu favorite.

Students and school staffs were looking forward to a long weekend beginning Wednesday with closing of schools.

Some churches were planning services and early morning breakfasts prepared by men of the church.

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Christmas is coming to Kings Mountain!

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The Kings Mountain Herald is proud to encourage a day dedicated to supporting small businesses in Kings Mountain.

This year on Saturday, Nov. 24, get out and make a difference by showing support and shopping at the wonderful small businesses throughout historic downtown Kings Mountain. Whether it is retail stores, restaurants, or other service providers, when local small business thrives, the community thrives.

The Herald wants to remind everyone that dollars spent in locally-owned businesses have an enormous impact in terms of keeping the local economy alive. When you shop locally, you simultaneously create jobs, help fund city services through sales tax, invest in neighborhood improvements, and promote community development.

Last year, over one hundred million people came together to “shop small” in their communities nationwide on Small Business Saturday.

trial and damages totaling more than $10,000 for each of four claims for relief for both children and the parents, for prejudgment and post-judgment interest as provided by law; for all costs incurred in bringing this action and for such other and further relief that the

KM Christmas Parade set for Dec. 1

The spectacular Christmas display by Grady and Katie Costner in the Midpines Community is their Christmas gift to the community. They will flip the switch Thanksgiving night at 5:30 p.m.

Applications for parade entries in the annual Kings Mountain Christmas Parade are now available online at www.cityofkm.com or can be picked up from Lynda Mattox at City Hall.

The parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 3 p.m.

This year’s Grand Marshal will be local Girl Scout Troops, celebrating their 100th anniversary. There will also be awards given to the best floats in six different categories: Corporate, Small Business, Service Organization, Church, Most Artistic and Best Overall. The parade will be videotaped and will be shown on C-19, the Cleveland Community College Public Access channel.

For additional information contact Ellis Noell, Public Relations/Special Events Director, City of Kings Mountain, 704-473-8727.

Mr. and Mrs. Christmas Tree lighting kicks (Costner) to turn on the lights Thanksgiving night off holiday season Grady and Katie Costner could change their names to Mr. and Mrs. Christmas, and everyone who sees their Christmas lights Thanksgiving night and during the Christmas season would agree.

The Midpines couple’s holiday light display gets bigger and bigger every year. They will flip the switch Thursday night at 5:30 p.m. and every night through Christmas Day until 9 or 10 p.m. each evening.

“We started with just a handful of lights about 25 years ago and this is the 21st year that we have about 200,000 light bulbs in this yard, the property across from our front door and the property across the street from our back yard,” said Katie. The neighbors call it a mini McAdenville.

Using his welding and electrical skills, Grady Costner adds something new every year and this year

he has illuminated race cars, ponies and a float to add to a big assortment of illuminated angels, a carousel, poinsettias, toy soldiers, a nativity, peacocks, carolers, trees, and much more. And, of course, Santa Claus is on hand to give each child a candy cane as families drive through the merry Christmas display.

Scotty and Norma Costner drove from Syacamore, Ala., and Charles Costner helped Grady and Katie put the finishing touches to the Christmas scene. It has been Katie’s job over the years to string the lights as Grady is a busy elf in his Santa workshop.

The display adds about $1,000 a month to the couple’s utility bill.

“We couldn’t continue to say merry Christmas this way without generous donations from the public,” said Mrs. Costner.

The lighting of the children’s Christmas tree, trimmed with 3,000 lights, at Jacob S. Mauney Memorial Library kicked off the holiday season in Kings Mountain Tuesday night as crowds of wide-eyed and excited children sat on Santa’s lap and gave the jolly ole man their wish list.

Prior to Santa’s arrival, the Kings Mountain Elementary School Singers, under the direction of Susan Gray, sang Christmas carols and Dr. Jeff Mauney, chairman of the library board, gave “state of the library” from a stage set up by the city’s Special Events Coordinator Ellis Noell and city crews in the street in front of the library..

Always a favorite of children was the reading of St. Luke’s Christmas Story from the Bible and “Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey. Santa Claus switched the lights on the Christmas tree and then took his chair to entertain and be entertained by the children.

Santa’s special elves were Marla Silaphet, Kayla Saynorah, Molly Vongphouthone, and Courtney Elmore.

Other Christmas season events on tap in December include: ‘’Home for Christmas,’’ the annual city-sponsored Christmas parade on Dec. 1 at 3 p.m.; the YMCA’s Jingle Bell Rockin’ Run Dec. 1 from 9 a.m.-noon at Patriots Park; Santa’s Fire Truck Express Dec. 14 from 1-4 p.m. at he Kings Mountain Historical Museum; and the traditional Christmas Eve luminaries Dec. 24 from 5:30 p.m.-midnight at city owned Mountain Rest Cemetery.

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■ OBITUARIES Benjamin H. Field Served in Navy during WWII Benjamin H. Field departed this world on Friday, November 2, 2012, bound for Heaven where he knew h e would o n e day be r e united with h i s wife of 65 years, Marjorie Hardin Field, his daughters, Jane Stauble of Clinton, Miss., Anne Martin of Jacksonville, Fla., and Louise Sanders of Gaffney, SC, and his sonsin-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Although Alzheimer's disease had robbed him of many things, he never lost his faith in God, the love for his family nor his sense of humor. Months before passing he asked one of his

Walter D. Myers Loved hunting and fishing KINGS MOUNTAIN Walter Daniel Myers “Walt”, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away on Wednesday, November 1 4 , 2012, at Gaston Memorial Hospital in Gastonia after a courageous battle with cancer.

Walt was born on March 6, 1932 in Andrews, N.C. He was preceded in death by his parents Jake and Vina Myers of Andrews, N.C. He married Mildred Goforth of 32 years of Kings Mountain, N.C. Walt enjoyed spending time in the North Carolina mountains, fishing and hunting with his son and siblings.

Before retirement, he was an electrician for more than 50 years. Many homes and businesses showed his dedicated work. His joyful and jolly spirit touched many lives. He was considerate to many and kind to all.

Surviving are his wife, Mildred Goforth Myers, son Tony Myers, daughter Donna Myers Williams and husband Joe Williams. He was preceded in death by his son, Garry Myers.

Also surviving are his stepchildren, Jaimia Deaton and husband Steve Deaton, Rita Barker and husband Karl Barton, Ronda Denome and husband John Denome.

Grandchildren, Heather Wieland and Jared Wieland, Bradley Williams, Chase Myers, Dustin Myers, Lindsey Maddox, Jake Maddox, Duane Palmer and wife

Bonnie Willis SHELBY – Mrs. Bonnie Dayberry Willis, 94, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at Hospice at Wendover.

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daughters if there would be a cardboard in heaven. When she inquired why he would need it, he laughed and said that he had gotten to be such an old man that when he arrived in heaven he would need cardboard to make a sign to hold up with his name on it, like they do at airports, so that his family could find him at the gates of heaven.

Lieutenant Commander Field was still a child when he lost his parents to tuberculosis in his hometown of Tampa, Fla., and just a teen when he joined the Navy to serve his country in World War II. During his military career he saw much of the world and also served in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. Most of his retirement years were spent between Holly Grove Community of Cherokee County, South Carolina and his wife's hometown of Grover, North Carolina where he was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Dorothy Palmer, Jennifer McKinstrie and husband Todd McKinstrie, Melissa Roman and husband Danny Roman, Kristen Barker.

Chris Myers and Lee Ann Myers, David Myers and wife Lorinda Myers, Charles Myers, Crystal Myers, Colt Myers, Elizabeth Myers.

Great Grandchildren, Leighton Wieland, Adrian Myers, Miranda Palmer, Phoebe Palmer, Braedon Roman, Dylan Roman, Peyton McKinstrie, Cayden McKinstrie, Aurora Maddox, Elle Maddox, Natalie Myers, Summer Bumgardner, Austin Bumgardner, Ryan Myers.

Walt had 13 siblings, Loue Ellen Royals and David, Virda Elliott, Lola Davidson, Lee Gosselin, Archie Myers and wife Iris, Hubert Myers and wife Shirley, Dennis Rogers and wife Lydia.

He was preceded in death by Carl Myers, Lorrine George, C.F. Myers and J.B. Myers. He had 27 nieces and nephews.

Walt will be missed by many family and friends.

Memorial service was held at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Saturday, November 17, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Adam Green officiating.

Visitation was 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. prior to the service. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain.

Memorials May be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

Guest register: available at www.Harris Funerals.com Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, was in charge of arrangements.

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The graveside service was conducted Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m. at Cleveland Memorial Park.

Stella Davis Ware Retired food service director KINGS MOUNTAIN Stella Davis Ware, dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother a n d great grandmother died peacefully o n Thursday, November 15, 2012 surrounded by her devoted family at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Ollie Davis, her special mother Annie, brothers Roland and James Davis and her sister Helen Lyerly.

She was a graduate of Gastonia High School in 1950, retired after 30 years of service from Kings Mountain District Schools as Food Service Director, and an active member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Kings Mountain . She was a member of the Kings Mountain Hospital Auxiliary and was awarded Volunteer of the Year in 2011.

Stella’s most prized possession was her family.

Surviving are her husband of 62 years, James Buford Ware of the home; son, Jim Ware and wife, Debbie, Flora Hightower VIDALIA, GA - Mrs. Flora Mae Hightower, 80 of Vidalia, Georgia died Friday, November 16, 2012 at her home after an extended illness.

She was a native of Toombs County Georgia; living in Dublin, Georgia for 11 years, Kings Mountain, North Carolina for 21 years, and returned home to Toombs County in 1990.

Mrs. Hightower was a licensed cosmetologist and was the co-owner and manager of Hightower’s Incorporated. She was a member of the Smith Street Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, George T. and Cuba Lee Sowell Davis and a sister, Sue Smith.

Mrs. Hightower is survived by her husband, Ed Hightower of Vidalia; one daughter, Gail Hightower Baber and husband Don of

Joe Herbert Anthony BOILING SPRINGS – Joe Herbert Anthony, 82, of 1810 Gaffney Road, died Sat., Nov. 17, 2012 at Cleveland Regional Medical Cen-

Gastonia; daughter, Karen Ware Hayes and husband, Gus, Kings Mountain; brother, Harold Davis, Perryville, MO; grandchildren, Loren Ware Radford and husband, David, Gastonia, and Whitney Ware, Gastonia; two great-grandchildren Stella Grace Radford and Annabelle Catherine Radford; special niece, Vicki Bolick Parnell and husband Sam, Kings Mountain; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was conducted Sunday. Nov. 18, at 3 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Ron Caulder and Rev. Travis Northcutt officiated. Interment was in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family received friends Sunday afternoon from 1-2:30 p.m. prior to the service in the sanctuary of the church.

Memorials may be made to the Kings Mountain Auxiliary “Angel Tree Fund”, 706 W. King Street, Kings Mountain, NC or Oak Grove Baptist Church “Bell Tower Fund” 1022 Oak Grove Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, is in charge of arrangements.

Harris Funeral Home Kings Mountain; and one nephew, Randy Smith and wife Peggy of Weddington, North Carolina.

The funeral service was held Sunday, November 18, at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Rev. Christopher Sheffield and Rev. Chester Proctor officiating. Burial was in the North Thompson Baptist Church Cemetery near Vidalia.

Pallbearers were Jerry Sowell, Kenneth Sowell, Hubert Sowell, Herbert Davis, Tony Scott, John Cox, Tennessee Kimsey, and Leonard Carpenter.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Serenity Hospice Foundation, 304 First St., Vidalia, GA 30474.

Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia is in charge of arrangements.

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The funeral service was conducted Monday, Nov. 19, at 3 p.m. at Flint Hill Baptist Church. Interment, with military honors, was in Cleveland Memorial Park.

Citizens Academy planned Sheriff Alan Norman recently announced that the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office will conduct the Sheriff’s Citizen Academy from January 28, 2013, through April 1, 2013. The Sheriff’s Citizen Academy will be comprised of ten (10) sessions on Monday nights at the Cleveland County Law Enforcement Center in

Shelby. The sessions will be from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

The purpose of the Sheriff’s Citizen Academy is to increase understanding and positive communication between citizens and Sheriff’s personnel through interaction and education.

Anyone interested in attending should contact Lt. Jon Wright at (704) 4844794 or t Jon.Wright@clevelandcounty.com.

Class size will be limited.

Applicants will receive a brochure that must be returned to the Sheriff’s Office prior to Dec. 14. Each applicant will undergo a background investigation prior to acceptance into the academy.

Attendees must be at least 21 years of age and be a resident of Cleveland County.

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REPORT

Former pastor charged A former Kings Mountain pastor, Dr. Clinton Feemster of Gastonia, faces charges of trying to solicit sex from an undercover police officer Nov. 27 in Mecklenburg County District Court, his second arrest in two years.

He was found not guilty in July 2011 of soliciting for sex after supporters rallied around him after he was charged in February 2011.

The second incident also allegedly happened at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport overlook on Oct. 26 in a sting operation.

ARRESTS NOV. 13: James Earl Ross, 21, 111 Beech Ln, order for arrest, $535 cash bond.

NOV. 14: Brigette Diane Mullinax, 40, 829 Church St., DWI, driving without license, $500 bond, secured.

NOV. 14: Timothy Allen Hedrick, 16, 122 Yarbro Rd., sell and deliver marijuana, a felony, court date Nov. 15 in Cleveland County District Court.

NOV. 15: Tommy Lee Sears, 22, 335 Industrial Dr., larceny of vehicle, a felony, resist, delay, obstruct, $25,000 bond, secured.

NOV. 16: Raven Michelle Thomas, 20, 308 N. Watterson St., six counts financial card fraud, identity theft, unlawful obtaining credit card, both felonies, $25,000 bond, secured.

NOV. 17: Francisco Jose Perez Santiago, 20, 710 Groves St., first degree statutory rape, indecent liberties with a child, both felonies, $50,000 bond, secured.

NOV. 17: Sandra Gay Lovelace, 52, 1046 Mountain Crest Dr., assault with deadly weapon, no bond.

CITATIONS NOV. 9: Petro Neal, 53, 404 Gold Creek Trail NOV. 13: Richard Allen Walters, 21, 403 N. Cansler St., revoked license, improper lane change.

NOV. 13: Kimyata Brown Tate, 906 Brooklee Dr., expired tag.

NOV. 13: Michelle Lee Cunningham, 40, 204 Autumn Woods Dr., speeding, expired tag.

NOV. 14: A 17-year-old female was cited for possession of marijuana.

NOV. 14: Shanese Durant, 23, 122 Pressley Sweezy Rd., revoked license, improper turn.

NOV. 15: Jonathan Russell, 24, Gastonia, faulty equipment.

NOV. 15: Andrew Paul Turner, 23, 111 Wells St., Apt. 10, expired tag, no inspection.

NOV. 15: Latricia Melton, 26, 303 Campbell Cir, no child seat belt.

NOV. 15: Casey Jones, 38, 623 Oak Grove Rd., vehicle registration plate not attached to proper location on car.

NOV. 15: Ebany Caldwell, 205 Fulton St., no child seat belt, presenting out-ofstate driver's license, revoked license.

NOV. 16: Donald Richard Toney, 52, Gastonia, seat belt violation.

NOV. 16: Crystal Jackson Hems, 34, 612 Charles St., Apt. 37, possession hydrocodone, Schedule IV drug.

NOV. 17: Alexander Faraday, 26, 150 Tonya Rd, expired tag, no inspection.

INCIDENTS NOV. 9: Turning Point Auto Sales, 1704 Shelby Rd., reported theft of two front tires and wheels.

NOV. 11: A resident of Sharon Dr. reported that her car tires were cut.

NOV. 11: A resident of Kings Row Drive reported that the driver's side door of his car was scratched.

NOV. 12: A resident of Charlotte reported theft of a Chevy Uplander van from Williams Street. The vehicle is valued at $7500.

NOV. 12: A resident of Fairview Street reported theft of a red and gray sport moped.

NOV. 12: A resident of Edgemont Dr. reported a break-in of a storage building and theft of a yellow Cub Cadet.

NOV. 12: A resident of N. Cansler Street reported theft of a blue moped with blue and black case on the back.

NOV. 13: A resident of Beach Lane reported theft of currency and medicine.

NOV. 14: A resident of Rhodes Ave. reported a break-in and theft of jewelry, .22 caliber rifle and damage to a door facing and seal and double paned window.

NOV. 14: A resident of Erskine Drive reported theft of a 2007 Toyota Camry.

NOV. 15: Dollar General, 1012 Shelby Rd., reported shoplifting of socks and underwear.

NOV. 15: A resident of Gastonia reported theft of a 2003 Ford Explorer containing credit cards, driver's license, and other papers from Industrial Drive.

NOV. 16: Bullock Properties, Charlotte, reported a break-in on Cherokee Street and theft of a chop saw, belt sander, cordless drill and dust sprayer.

NOV. 16: A resident of Kings Row Apartments reported theft of a wallet containing personal papers and driver's license.

NOV. 17: Kings Mountain Rescue, 1324 Shelby Rd., reported damage to a bay door.

NOV. 17: A resident of Shelby reported damage to a Ford Fusion parked on Sipe Street.

NOV. 18: A resident of Gastonia reported damage to a window pane at a resident on Northwoods Drive.

NOV. 18: A resident of First Street reported damage to a screen door.

NOV. 18: Carolina Garden Apts., 6001 Mahogany Lane, reported theft of two grills valued at nearly $500.

NOV. 19: A resident of W. King St. reported a break-in of a vehicle and theft of a silver colored Galaxy tablet and case valued at $412.

WRECKS NOV. 8: Officer J. L. Dee said a 2007 Chevrolet operated by Kelly Mathis of Gastonia failed to stop at a stop and go signal at US Business 74 and NC 161 and struck a 2011 Ford operated by Dana Howington of Shelby. Property damages were estimated at $4500.

NOV. 10: Officer F. L. Wittington said Bobby Joe Martin, Sr. of Clover, operating a 2001 Dodge, backed into a 2002 Ford operated by Angie Villa of Grover doing $3,000 damage. The accident happened at King St. and Battleground.

NOV. 11: Officer F. L. Wittington said Brenda Jane Elliott, 911 Grace St., said she had to slam on her brakes to avoid hitting a car on her side of the road and hit a tree. Property damages were estimated at $2500.

NOV. 13: Officer Bryan McGinnis reported that a 1997 VW operated by a 17year-old male rear-ended a 2003 Mazda operated by a 17-year-old male. The accident happened on NC 216 when the Mazda slowed for change in speed limit. Property damages totaled $1800.

NOV. 13: Officer David Warlick cited Richard Allen Walters, 403 N. Cansler St., with improper lane change and driving while license revoked after the 1994 Buick operated by Walters collided with a 2003 Mitsubishi operated by Kimyata Brown Tate, 906 Brooklee Drive.

Tate was cited for expired tag. The accident happened on North Cansler St. Property damages were estimated at $2500.

Feemster was pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church for 20 years and director of the Pittman Center for Congregational Enrichment at Gardner-Webb University for seven years before he resigned last year.

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Weather a determining factor in Air Guard crash

By Alan Hodge and Lib Stewart lib.kmherald@gmail.com

Stormy weather and flight crew error have been named as factors that led to the crash of a North Carolina Air National Guard C130 Hercules that went down on July 1 fighting fires in South Dakota.

A flight engineer for 29 years, Senior M/Sgt Robert (Robbie) Cannon, 50, along with three other airmen, Maj. Joseph McCormick, 36, of Belmont, Lt. Col. Paul Mikeal, 42, Mooresville; and Maj. Ryan David, 35, Boone, died when their Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS)- equipped C-130 belonging to the 145th Airlift Wing, North Carolina National Guard, crashed during an aerial

fire-fighting mission at 6:30 p.m.(MST) on June 30, 2012 near the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Two others, including Boiling Springs resident Josh Marlowe, were seriously injured. Cannon was the son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. James Russ of Kings Mountain.

A memorial service on July 10 at the 145th’s base included moving words and tributes from dignitaries and dedication of the lost crewmen’s names on a memorial marker.

Both memorial events included a flyover of C130s in the “Missing Man” formation.

A report released last week by the Air Force said that the combination of low altitude, questions in the cockpit regarding the plane’s distance from storms, and a weather event known as a mi-

Senior M/Sgt. Robert Cannon croburst combined to cause the crash.

A microburst is a phenomenon associated with storms near the ground. The sudden downward force of the air can overwhelm an

aircraft’s ability to maintain lift.

The effect is like having a ladder snatched out from under you with the ensuing fall to the ground.

Even powerful jet engines can be useless in a microburst situation.

The C-130 that airmen were crewing was equipped with a tank that can hold several thousand gallons of slurry-type fire suppression material. The load is dropped from altitudes ranging from 150-300 feet and coats the landscape.

The combination of low altitude flying and a microburst is a prescription for disaster.

According to the report, crew conversation included remarks concerning thunderstorms in the area and the plane’s distance from them. A smaller plane in front of the C130 had also experienced a microburst that nearly caused it to crash.

Wyte to represent KM in Carolinas Carrousel activities Hannah Wyte, Kings Mountain High School senior, will represent the city in the 2012 Carolinas Carrousel in Charlotte on Thanksgiving Day. Wyte, daughter of Mark and Johnna Wyte, will go to Charlotte Wednesday to participate in pre-parade activities and to attend a formal ball at Omni Hotel in which the Carrousel Queen and three runners-up will be selected from young women vying for the crown from North Carolina high schools.

The 65th Belk 2 1/2 hour Carrousel parade will step off from 10th and N. Tryon in Charlotte Thursday at 10 a.m. and end at Stonewall

and S. Tryon streets. It will be televised via WBTV 3 at 3 p.m. Thursday.

Wyte plans to wear a purple formal at the Wednesday night gala. All Princesses wear black pant suits and ride on floats at the parade.

At KMHS Wyte is an honor student, member of the Beta Club and National Honor Society and active in SPO, SAVE, SADD, SCA, French Club and is a student athletic trainer in softball.

She is active in the youth group at Patterson Grove Baptist Church. After graduation, she hopes to enroll at UNC at Chapel Hill, aspiring to a career as an orthopedic physician’s assistant.

Angel Tree, canned food drive underway 238 Cherokee Street Tavern is getting ready for the holidays. To help out the Cleveland County Salvation Army, Cherokee Street has set up an Angel Tree at the restaurant. Customers are to take an Angel off the tree, and pick up a small toy for children ages 3-10. All gifts must be back at 238 Cherokee Street by Dec. 5. The

restaurant also has started its holiday season canned food drive. Donate any canned food, and the employees will give to local families in the community, to provide them with food during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

“Thanks for your continued generosity,” said Robert Bolin, owner.

BC facing over $1M increase in cost of police coverage BETH BROCK beth.kmherald@gmail.com

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” to be held at the Joy Kings Mountain Little Theatre will present ‘’The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’’ at the Joy Performance Center on November 30, December 1, 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. There will be two Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. on December 2 and 9, 2012. Tickets are $5 each.. Reservations can be made at 704730-9408, but must be made 24 hours in advance of the date you wish to attend.

Barbara Robinson published ‘’The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’’ as a novel for children in 1972; it quickly became a beloved holiday classic. Ten years later, the author adapted her book into a fast-paced, familyfriendly play. The script was soon turned into a popular television movie. Each incarnation has charmed audiences with a unique blend of humor and insight. ‘’The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’’ is the story of a church trying to mount its traditional holiday pageant while including six overeager children from the Herdman family—the loudest, nastiest, most inventively awful kids in the community. With the Herdmans around, the angel of the Lord is more likely to bring the shepherds a black eye than good news. The spirit of the season, however, works its transformative magic. As the Herdmans experience the nativity story for the first time, they respond with surprising honesty. They’re outraged that Mary must give birth in a stable, furious that Herod attempts to kill the baby, awed by the appearance of the angel. The worst kids in the neighborhood connect with the wonder and mystery of

The C130 crew noted the drop in airspeed as they became involved with the microburst, but it was too late. The plane belly landed in a lightly wooded field, then went down a ravine where it broke apart. After it hit, one of the four props let go and cut an opening in the fuselage allowing Huneycutt and Marlowe to escape. The crewmen in the nose of the plane all perished.

Prior to the July tragedy, the 145th had not had a fatal aviation accident in its 66-year history.

The investigation into the crash took six weeks and a more detailed report has not yet been released.

A statement from the NCANG said, “The NCANG continues to grieve with the families of its fallen airmen and continues to help them and all of its members deal with the loss.”

the story, and the congregation rediscovers the pageant’s true power.

Cast for the production includes: The Bradleys: MotherRachel Mower, Father-Tyler Nelson, Beth-Josie Gold, Charlie-Dominic Cline; The Herdmans: Ralph-Dewi Eagan, Imogene-Zoe Eagan, Lea-Kyra Howard, Claude-Turner Brown, Gladys-Logan Locklair, Ollie-Noah Johnson; The Kids: Alice-Hannah McComas, Maxine-Molly Smith, ElmerNicholas Spurling, HollieGracie Plonk, Juanita-Chloe Raby, Shirley-Hannah Hood, Doris-Karmen Houser; The Adults: Mrs. Armstrong-Maddie Spurling, Mrs. McCarthySophia Hutchens, Mrs. Slocum-Cheyenne Hoffman, Mrs. Clausing-Ashlyn Wood, Mrs. Clark-Kaitlynne Lynch, Minister-Jaylynn Wood; Angel Choir: Lily Raby, Ana Faith Allen, Shana Locklair, Jordan Clary; Baby Angels: Kirstin Watkins, Meile Songaila Cayce Gehring is serving as Producer and stage manager is Savannah Pothier with lighting by Mark Wood and Danny Dixon.

Nikki Wood, KMLT director, is delighted to bring this play to the KMLT stage, and she invites the community to attend for a performance filled with laughter and comic relief at the antics of these rambunctious Herdman kids as they learn of the Christmas story.

Bessemer City is facing a possible $1.2 million increase in the cost for police coverage over the next five to six years, if they continue to have police coverage by Gaston County. The city has had an ongoing contract with Gaston County to have police coverage for the past 12 years. The city pays $430,000 per year, with a 5% yearly increase, for the coverage. Bessemer City provides 8,000 square feet of office space, all utilities, and repeater space on the city water tower at no cost to Gaston County. When Gaston County took over the coverage 12 years ago, all of the city’s police related equipment, including vehicles, was given to the county.

Bessemer City Council will start discussing the options and alternatives to the issue immediately.

The council discussed opening a new community center, possibly utilizing an existing building. City Manager James Inman reported that he will apply for a halfmillion dollars to help fund the project, if the plans are approved. The project will be funded through the Department of Commerce, Division of Community Assistance.

On Nov. 26, a second public hearing will be held to further inform the citizens about the project.

Mayor Becky Smith recognized Janice Costner with a plaque from the NC League of Municipalities. Costner

has retired as City Clerk after 34 years of service.

Student of the Month awards were presented to Bessemer City students by the mayor.

In other action, the city is advertising a vacancy on the ABC board due to the resignation of Lottie Ann Smith.

Applications will be accepted until the Friday before the next council meeting.

Other members of the ABC board are Jim Long, Maxine Paysour, Sunny Bolick, Otis Whitehurst, and Rosa Dortch.

Appointees to the new cemetery committee are Fran Goode, Janice Costner, Michael Meeks, Ellen Bullard, Bob Noblitt, Barry Willis, and Neil Barnes.

Members agreed to appoint Mary Garett and Donna Lumsden as deputy city clerks, to serve in Melaney Brakefield’s absence.

An overnight travel expense was granted to Melaney Brakefield to attend the NC Association of County Clerks Training in Asheboro, NC Nov. 16.

Council discussed increasing traffic checks on Dover Dr. where 4-wheelers are running.

Council voted to allow Ridge Runners Shooters to bring in the New Year at midnight, Dec. 31, in front of City Hall, and at other locations later in the day.

Council granted the request to close the 100 block of W. Pennsylvania Ave. on Dec. 7, from 3–9 pm, for “Christmas in the City.”

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From page 1A The City of Kings Mountain offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. The Kings Mountain Herald will be closed Thursday and Friday.

TV watching will be on tap for most Kings Mountain people, especially men of the family who are sports fans.

The annual Carolinas Carrousel parade steps off at 10 a.m. in Charlotte with TV viewing at 3 p.m. on WBTV Channel 3.

Kings Mountain shoppers will be scurrying to Black Friday sales looking for

Christmas gifts and bargains.

The community-wide church service sponsored by the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association was held Tuesday night at Penley’s

Chapel Methodist Church.

Three churches - Dixon Presbyterian, A New Beginning, and Victory Baptist Church - will hold a joint pre-Thanksgiving service on

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Opinions...

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Lib Stewart asked employees at KMHS...

What are you thankful for this holiday?

My family and my job.

Jill Cruise

For every day and for everything in life.

Leigh Ann Long

My family and good health.

Scott Shuford

Before computers at the Herald We had ‘stick’ copy hooks which my brother Gary and I always put copy for typesetters and notes Lib Stewart on so that we wouldn’t Managing Editor forget to put something in the paper. And Gary can tell the story better than his sister but his finger got painfully stuck and Darrell Austin, longtime ad man and general manager, had to rush him to the hospital. Gary was telling us about that incident this week at a staff meeting and of course some of our staff never heard of a stick hook. A doctor deadened the finger and took pliers and removed the hook.

A local businessman remarked this week that “I know the Cleveland County Fair is taking a beating over the E-coli outbreak� and he said his concern is that local youngsters don’t know a thing about agriculture unless they go the fair. “In your generation,� he said, talking to this writer, you were raised on a farm and these kids today only see farm animals at the fair. “They don’t know what a cow is,� he said, “which is sad.�

A state investigation has cleared the fair staff of any wrongdoing and has named a special task force to do further investigation so that what happened this fall won’t happen again. The cause of the E-coli breakout was animals from a petting zoo and the weather that played a role in widespread contamination from the petting zoo to nearby areas. Heavy rains during the run of the fair, from Sept. 29 through Oct. 8, resulted in runoff that may have spread contamination from the petting zoo to nearby areas.

Fair Manager Calvin Hastings says there will be no more animal exhibits at the fair until the investigation has been concluded and any possible policy changes put in place. “Hopefully we can continue with animal exhibits,� he said, noting that the fair has a long history, is an institution in Cleveland County. Hastings has closed the fairgrounds to all public events pending the outcome of the public health investigation.

We commend Hastings and the Cleveland County and Gaston County Health departments, among others, for their team effort in working to eliminate any future E-coli breakout.

Starting in July 2013 residents in Cleveland County and across the state will be paying for their vehicle property tax and tag in one bill.

We won’t receive a vehicle property tax bill from the county office anymore.

This will really simplify payments. We will be renewing our tags and taking care of vehicle tax at the same time.

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must be signed and include address and phone number. * Letters are limited to 500 words or less and are subject to Editorial review.

Thank you letters are required to be placed as paid personal notes.

To the Editor: Now that the election is behind us, I would like to express my sincere thanks to the citizens of Burke and Cleveland Counties for entrusting me to be their representative in the North Carolina Senate.

I am looking forward to working on a variety of issues, including job creation, tax reform, education, and energy.

I agree with the sentiment that state government should have a ‘customer service’ attitude. This has always been the philosophy of my office and it will continue to be going forward.

I look forward to continuing to work with Representatives Moore and Hastings on constituent issues as well as the issues that affect the entire state. I also look forward to working with local governments and economic development groups that are doing good work developing business and jobs in our communities.

Thank you again for allowing me to serve you in the NC Senate.

Please contact my office at any time that you have a concern or when you need assistance dealing with a state agency.

Senator Warren Daniel NC D-46.

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Holiday shopping tips

Alan Norman CC Sheriff “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 Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman.

But what shoppers are neglecting is their safety. According to Sheriff Norman, “this time of year attracts more shoppingrelated 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 safety tips: 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 vulnerable to other crimes as well. Credit card fraud and gift card fraud are on the rise. However, taking a few preventive measures can help.�

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Letter to the Editor

For all the time, energy and dollars spent on federal campaigns, American voters decided not to make any significant changes Nov. 6. They reelected President Barack Obama, kept Democrats in control of the US Senate and Republicans in control of the US House.

But while the nation ratified the status quo, North Carolina opted for change. Voters said yes to Pat McCrory of Charlotte for governor and a greatly expanded Republican majority in the General Assembly.

On the county board of commissioners Republicans hold four of the five seats on the board and three members are from Kings Mountain.

Democrat Mary Accor of Kings Mountain and Grover, who served 15 years on the board, was defeated in her bid for re-election. On election night she congratulated the three winners and talked about how well the board has worked together to recruit more jobs for the area. “I will always support this county, but now I will have some extra time to do other things,� she said, like enjoy her first grandchild.

We bet it won’t be long until we see Mary back in the classroom. She has worked nearly 34 years in education. Why stop now?

More than 900 new jobs have come to Cleveland County this year.

But sadly nearly 5,000 of the county’s residents are still unemployed.

A job fair last Wednesday at Cleveland Mall offered 100 seasonal, part time and full-time opportunities.

With the holidays approaching, some businesses inside the Mall are hiring seasonal employees. The big shopping day is the day after Thanksgiving, so it was an ideal time for a job fair last week.

Mall managers expected to make the job fair an annual event around this time of the year.

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Holiday bell ringing begins Holiday bell-ringing for benefit of the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry will begin Nov. 23 and continue through Dec. 15 on each Thursday-Saturday.

Volunteers will be stationed at Ingles, Love’s Fish Box, Swoogers and Roses from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at Loves Fish Box from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and at Food Lion only on Dec. 8 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Numerous church volunteers are conducting the bell ringing.

“Cool Shades of Christmas” The annual “Cool Shades of Christmas” program will be presented in the Fellowship Hall of Boyce Memorial ARP Church, Kings Mountain, on Monday, Nov. 26 at 6:30 p.m.

The is no charge for admission.

“We are asking those who attend to bring canned food items to support the work of the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry. Please join us for a time of fellowship and giving to support those who are in need during this time of the year,” said Director of Church Music Terry P. Williams.

Community Holiday Events

Arise Church serves 300+ Thanksgiving Dinner Approximately 300 people were on hand to enjoy an early Thanksgiving dinner Sunday afternoon at the Patrick Senior Center. This was the third year that Arise Church has sponsored the event, which was free to all. The food was prepared by members of the church. Pastor Charles Pruitt reports that everyone was very upbeat and seemed to enjoy the delicious meal. Carol Powell and Linda Allen are busily slicing the pumpkin pies.

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DEC.1 - 10 a.m.-noon -Jingle Bell Rockin' Run at The Gazebo at Patriots Park. Registration and information at www.clevelandcoymca.org DEC. 1 - 3 p.m. Home for Christmas Parade in downtown Kings Mountain.

DEC. 1, 2 and DEC. 7, 8, 9 - The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at the Joy by the Kings Mountain Little Theatre. (First show is Friday, Nov. 30) DEC. 14- 9 a.m. Santa's Fire Truck Express will be traveling to various day cares in the city.

DEC. 15 - 1p.m.-3 p.m. - Santa at the Historical Museum train exhibit.

Fellowship & Faith

Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member KM Senior Center 909 E. Kings St. Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church Kings Mountain YMCA 211 Cleveland Ave.

Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697 Church at Kings Mountain 108 E. Mountain St. (KM Women’s Club Bldg.)

704-739-1323 Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773

Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487

Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477

Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917

Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310

Burning Bush House of God 310 Long Branch Rd (KM) 704-739-2877

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

Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247 Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015 Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152

Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215 East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/KM Hwy. 704-739-7367 Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055 Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331 El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174

Featured Church of the Week: Cornerstone Church of God Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 602 Canterbury Road 704-739-9939 Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496 Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road 704-739-8396 Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997 Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206 First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651 First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143

First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072

Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714

First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266

Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516

Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011 Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351

Life of Worship Ministries 405 S. Cherokee St. 704-777-2927

Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062 Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888 Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000

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CC FAIR: facing lawsuits from families of sick children From page 1A court deems just and equitable..

Defendant in the civil suit is Cleveland County Fair. Registered agent for service of process is Calvin Hastings, 1751 E. Marion St., Shelby.

The defendant has 30 days to respond to the summons and complaints.

According to documents filed in Gaston County Superior Court, both children named in the suit attended the fair with their parents Oct. 4, 2012 and were exposed to E. Coli 0157:H7. A few days later, both children became ill with stomach cramps, nausea and diarrhea. Hannah was admitted to Levine Children’s Hospital at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte and Isaac was admitted to Greenville Children’s Hospital in South Carolina.

Documents say that both children were treated by an army of physicians, including those specializing in pediatric nephrology and pediatric infectious disease and endured extensive pain and emotional distress. Both suffered permanent kidney damage. Both children are still recovering from the E-coli infection. Parents say as a result of medical treatments they will incur additional medical expenses in the future. Both parents say they have suffered substantial emotional distress related to their children’s injuries.

The plaintiffs allege’’ that by entering the Cleveland County Fair during regular opening hours, they obtained the status as lawful visitors; that by and its agents and employees, the defendant owed the plaintiffs a duty of care to act reasonably under the circumstances and as otherwise required by law; The defendant was required to, among other things, take all reasonable precaution to insure the safety of the patrons of the Cleveland County Fair; to undertake an inspection of the premises for unreasonable risks of harm to the patrons of the Cleveland County Fair; and to warn patrons of the Cleveland County Fair of those hazards which could not be reasonably discovered.’’ The defendants also allege: ‘’Prior to September 2012 the Cleveland County Fair, Inc., through its agents and employees, knew or reasonably should have known of the risks associated with animal exhibits and the spread of E.coli 0157:H7 among the public., reasonably should have known of the statutory and regulatory framework implemented as a result of E.coli 0157H7 infections in North Carolina and would not discover nor protect themselves from the risks of harm related to the E.coli 0157:H7 that had contaminated the fairgrounds.’’ The plaintiffs allege that ‘’the defendant, by and through its agent and employees, breached its duty of care and acted negligently in one or more of the following ways: • Manufacturing an environment susceptible to widespread E.coli contamination • Designing, implementing and/or building animal housing/exhibits which increased the risk of a pathogenic outbreak among fair patrons • Contaminating materials used to facilitate fair sanitation with water tainted by animal waste • Spreading contaminated materials, used to facilitate fair sanitation, to areas outside and petting zoo and designed for the sale and consumption of food. • Failing to take reasonable remedial measures to combat the spread of animal waste to areas outside of the petting zoo • Failing to implement reasonable remedial measures in response to the poor weather conditions which contributed to the spread of the E.coli bacterium throughout the fairgrounds: .Failing to provide adequate warnings to the general public, including the plaintiffs, of the dangers posed by entering the contaminated fairgrounds;

Hannah Roberts, pictured above, was one of the children hospitalized due to complications from E. coli after attending the Cleveland county Fair. Her family has filed a civil law suit against the Fair for negligence. • Failing to provide adequate warnings to the general public of the dangers inherent to animal exhibitions, which contributed to the spread of the E. coli bacterium throughout the fairgrounds; • Failing to discover the acts of third parties or animals on the fairground which were causing, or likely to cause, an increased risk of E.coli contamination. • Failing to exercise reasonable care in the maintenance and operation of a petting zoo; • Violating portions of the N. C. Administrative Code, including Subchapter 52K; or acting in such negligent ways as may be demonstrated through the course of discovery or through a trial on this matter.’’ Under “Cleveland County Fairâ€? in the 18page civil summons, the plaintiffs describe the Cleveland County Fair as a “commercial agricultural fairâ€? defined and utilized by Chapter 43G of the North Carolina Administrative Code and “by virtue of its animal exhibitions subject to the requirements of Chapter 52K of the N. C. Administrative Code.

They continue: The Cleveland County Fair took place from Sept. 27, 2012 until October 9, 2012 on property located in Cleveland County. During this time, the defendant (the fair) manufactured an environment susceptible to widespread E. coli contamination.

The design and placement of the animal washing and/or housing facilities was such that animal wastewater, contaminated by feces, flowed to resources used to facilitate fair sanitation. Among other things, the animal wastewater polluted the fair’s supply of sawdust, which was used to clean up spills and other hazards throughout the fairgrounds. Despite its contamination, agents and/or employees of the Cleveland County Fair Inc. spread the sawdust throughout the fairgrounds, including those areas outside of the petting zoo and even in areas intended for food consumption and sale. Poor weather also contributed to the spread of the animal waste; however, the defendant failed to implement any remedial measures to limit the general public’s exposure to toxic mess.

Upon information and belief, the fecal matter which was previous confined to the animal exhibitions, made its way onto the clothing, shoes, strollers, souvenirs, hands and ultimately into the bodies of those attending the Cleveland County Fair.

Continuing, “On Oct. 11 a two-year-old child died from complications related to Ecoli exposure at the Cleveland County Fair.

By Oct. 19, DHHS confirmed 106 total cases of direct exposure to E.coli 0157:H7, 12 of these cases required extensive hospitalization. “While everyone poisoned by E.coli 0157:H7 attended the Fair, many did not consume food or beverages, visit the petting zoo or have direct contact with the animal exhibitions,. During the course of its investigation the DHHS took environmental samples from 47 different sites around he fairgrounds.

The results of these tests confirmed the presence of E.coli 0157:H7�‘

Light a tree for a veteran That’s the project of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 155 of Kings Mountain, who are inviting Kings Mountain area people to honor or memorialize veterans with a light on a Christmas tree to be placed in the foyer of American Legion Post 155. A card on the tree will list the name of the veteran and also the name of the

donor.

Unit President Joyce Kale said donations of $1 will be appreciated and can be given to any Auxiliary member. All proceeds are earmarked for local veterans.

Members at last Thursday’s meeting adopted a needy family for Christmas and made plans to take their gifts to the Dec. 20 meeting.

They also made plans to donate school supplies to a local school as an education project and to honor veterans at White Oak Manor with gifts this holiday season.

Flora Jean Craig, a past state president of the organization, was guest speaker. “Our major projects are for veterans,� said Kale.

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Visitors will not only enjoy the tour of the

house but will enjoy seeing a portrait of Colonel Frederick Hambright, Revolutionary War hero at the Battle of Kings Mountain.

Take Highway 216 to Rock House Road.

Art Society hosting ‘Get Mugged’ fundraiser Southern Arts Society,301 N. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain is holding its “Get Mugged @SASI� fund raiser. Purchase a ticket now for $15, and bring it to the depot at opening time and pick out a donated mug.

Hot chocolate, coffee, hot apple cider will be available, as will tea bags. Check out their

2013 calendars at the same time. Gallery and Gift Shop hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m to 4p.m; Thursdays 10 a.m – 9 p.m and Saturdays 11a.m – 3 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call 704-7395585.

COUNCIL: to review zoning From page 1A developed Hounds Campground on S. Battleground Ave. Brown requested the amendment definition as he is in the process of offering more entertainment activities at the park.

The original proposal submitted by Brown - and discussed at three work sessions/meetings of the planning board - would introduce some 200 additional uses to three zoning categories (GB, L-I, and HI) as permitted uses by right and without special requirements. “A text amendment impacts all land in the city whether now or in the future and this would reflect all light industrial zoning years from now,’’ board member Jim Potter pointed out at last Tuesday’s lengthy P&Z meeting at city hall. “This is not something to take lightly,’’ said member Phil Dee. “There’s a lot of difference between Brown’s amendment and what we are looking at tonight,’’ said board chairman Doug Lawing.� “I have not seen what you have in your hands,’’ said Brown’s attorney Douglas Arthurs of Gastonia, “ I feel like I’ve been blindsided.�

Questions from the full board centered on setback restrictions, fencing at the go cart track, occupancy hours of the Brown campground, engineering site plan, continuous acreage, and future activities at the park, Brown and his attorney say their requested zoning text ‘’is proper because of conditions or error in the city ordinance which would make the change reasonably necessary.�

Planning Director Steve Killian said the board also studied the proposed definition in light of the fact that trails coincide with various

uses. He said a text change is subject to amendments in the future, variances and replication throughout the community.

The amendment, as proposed by the planning board, would allow among the 16 uses go carts, ATV courses, music venues, fireworks displays, swimming pools, camping, permitted use by right. Excluded would be internet gaming, internet gambling, video gaming and video gambling. “There would be no gambling,’’ said Brown.

The final action on the table of permitted uses in Article VII of the zoning ordinance text amendment will come from city council.

Another zoning matter expected to be decided by city council Tuesday after public hearing will be continued to Dec. 11 on recommendation of the planning board.

Faunce Properties is on the agenda for a new request to rezone property located at 813 W. King St., formerly 814 W. Mountain St., from RS-8 to Conditional Use Office.

Between now and the December meeting Faunce and West End Neighborhood residents will meet to try to resolve their concerns about the rezoning and together put together a proposal that will work for the developer and the West End neighbors.

Faunce owns .7 of an acre and needs a maximum 40 parking spaces for a 8,000 square building he is looking for the site which now is occupied by a day care facility.

The board is asking Faunce to alter his site plan for 35 parking spaces they indicated at last week’s meeting.

Faunce said there would no access from West Mountain Street where part of the street is designated as historic properties. Neighbors

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Also scheduled for public hearing is a voluntary noncontiguous annexation petition from Mike’s Food Store, owned by Mike Heath, 2.85 acres in the Midpines Community, formerly Herman Cobb’s Store.

The city will also hold public hearing for Community Development Block Grant future applications.

Council will discuss in some detail specific projects and authorize Mayor Rick Murphrey to submit economic development or community revitalization applications on behalf of the City of Kings Mountain.

Kings Mountain Planning & Zoning Board will recommend to council to rezone property of Thomas Young located at the intersection of US 74 bypass and Oak Grove Road from Residential 10 to General Business.

Christmas at the museum Celebrate Christmas at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum on Saturday, Dec. 1. There will be various activities in the Museum Commons such as the 38th NC Regiment, Civil War reenactors, spinning demonstrations and Scherenschnitte, the historic German art of paper-cutting.

After the City of Kings Mountain’s annual Christmas parade the Museum will re-open at 5:30 p.m. for candlelight tours of the Robert Barber House until 8:30 p.m.

The Toys, Games & Trains exhibit and model railway will be open for visitors as well.

Santa and helpers will be visiting KMHM from 1pm3pm on Saturday, Dec. 15.

Kings Mountain Historical Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m, and Sunday, 1 p.m -4 p.m.

Admission is free, however donations are appreciated.

All donations go towards supporting the museum’s mission of informing the public of the history of the City of Kings Mountain and surrounding areas.

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Looking Back Fred Alan Baker with the 1st printing press at the Herald.

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SHERIFF NORMAN: offers holiday safety tips From page 4A 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 submitting your information through the internet, call the seller and give them your information over the telephone.

Never send your credit card information via email.

Check the company out. Only do business with companies that provide a physical address and telephone number.

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Gift Card Fraud: Never buy gift cards from online auction sites.

This is a large source of gift card fraud. Many of the gift cards are stolen, counterfeit or used.

Only buy gift cards directly from the store issuing the gift card or from a secure retailer’s website.

Don’t buy gift cards off of publicly displayed racks in retail stores. Only purchase gift cards at the sales terminal from the cashier.

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Kings Mountain Community Thanksgiving Service – will be held at Penley’s Chapel, 1508 Hwy 216 North in Kings Mountain,Tuesday, Nov. 20.

The evening will begin with a pre-service concert at 6:45 p.m. and continue with the Thanksgiving service at 7 p.m. Speaker is the Rev. Marty Ramey from Advent Lutheran Church, and music provided by Penley’s Chapel Singers. For more information call 704750-4430 or email penleyspastor@charlotte.twcbc.com.

Hospice events "Coping with the Holidays,'' a grief sharing group, will meet on Tuesdays Dec. 4,11,18 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building.

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Food, crowd welcome Main Street Director

by BETH BROCK

NOLEN FAMILY AT EXHIBIT - Relatives of the late folk artist Lemuel Nolen stand before some of his paintings at an exhibition of his work in Lincolnton. Front row, L-R, Katlyn Wallace, Addison Wallace, Rosalind Nolen Welder, Lem's granddaughter; second row, from left, Danielle Nolen Collins, Paige Falls, Renae Nolen (in pink) George Nolen (in cap), Ginger Nolen Herndon and at end of the row in white, Marilynn Nolen; third row, from left, Jodie Nolen, Riley Nolen Wallace, Gary Nolen, George Nolen's nephew.

The life and art of Mr. Lem Kings Mountain people remember 'Mr. Lem', the late folk artist from Lincoln County and great-uncle of George Edward Nolen of Kings Mountain.

Family members attended the exhibition of his paintings at the Lincolnton Cultural Center several months ago.

The exhibit showcased 60 paintings from the most remembered and all time honored folk artist and was entitled, "Mr. Lem: the Life and Art of Lemuel Moore Nolen."

The goal of this project was to spotlight the amazing work of Mr. Lem and to honor the memories that were created and shared with the people of Crouse.

George Nolen, who attended the opening exhibition and reception, fondly remembers going to Uncle Lem's house to see his paintings. Lemuel Moore Nolen also painted a picture of George's mother, Rosa Lee Nolen.

Other members of the family attending the reception were George's daughters, Ginger Nolen Herndon of Kings Mountain; Renae

Nolen of Gastonia; Renae's daughter, Paige Colvin Falls of Gastonia; Gary Nolen and wife, Jodie, daughters Danielle Nolen Collins, Riley Nolen Wallace and husband and daughters Katlyn and Addison Nolen of Kings Mountain.

"Mr. Lem" began his career as the first male beautician in the state in the 1920s and opened a hair salon where he worked until his 70s. Lemuel focused on new hairstyles for women because he was aware there were no beauty shops in Lincolnton and the only shops of this type were in Gastonia and Charlotte. He opened his first shop in the back room of a barber shop and divided their two shops between men and women sections with a white sheet and the women had to walk past the barber shop to reach Nolen's beauty shop. Later he opened Nolen's Beauty Shop in Crouse. Lemuel wanted his shop to open early from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. and you could get a permanent and back home before breakfast.

After retiring from hairstyling, Lemuel Nolen decided to sell chickens. Then

his life headed in a completely different direction.

While putting together a sign for his new venture, Nolen started painting a picture of a chicken scene of places he saw around town, homes he had been to and settings he had passed from his day to day travels.

He would throw his completed paintings on the front lawn to dry - like a frisbee.

Nolen was the tallest man in Lincoln County and relatives said he was a caring and loving man. Aside from working at his beauty shop, he also acted in several local plays until he passed away in 1977 and was also Grand Marshal in parades. He loved the youth in his town and took them out for Monday night movies in Cherryville.

Born Oct 31, 1884, he died April 28, 1977. He was the son of Dr. Winslow Washington Nolen and Mary Ann Holland Nolen. He married Emma Beatrice Crouse on April 24, 1908.

His art work received recognition in the book, 'Art in North Carolina: Episodes and Developments 15851970.'

Ask any longtime resident of Crouse about Lem Nolen and you're bound to get an answer almost as colorful as the man himself.

Artist. Beautician. Chicken farmer. Avid walker. Sometime actor. Frequent jokester.

He also wrote song lyrics.

Nolen was all of these and more, say Kings Mountain Nolens.

And while he gained national recognition as a folk artist and his paintings were displayed as far distant as museums in the nation's capital, Mr. Lem, as he was known locally, was still the man who gave many Lincoln County ladies their first perm.

An exhibition catalog with pictures of some of Lem's paintings and works of other artists also contains a biography of Lemuel Moore Nolen. The exhibition event and catalog was a collaborative effort between the Crouse Community History and Photo Project and Lincoln County Historical Association and was held at the Lincoln Cultural Center in downtown Lincolnton.

The chefs at Robert Bolin owned restaurants in Kings Mountain prepared and served food specialties that are familiar items were hits with the crowd welcoming the newest member of the city staff at a reception Tuesday evening at Battleground Grill. Harris is the newlynamed Main Street Director .

Kora Corey, Eric Pardo JAN HARRIS and Misty Messick, along j with Bolin, welcomed guests, along with mayor Rick Murphrey, mayor pro tem Rodney Gordon, and city councilmen Mike Butler and Dean Spears.

The menu featured Pardo's Big E barbecue sliders and smoked chicken wings, Battleground's Firecracker Shrimp with sauce, blackened chicken pasta, and 238 Tavern's shrimp and grits and Tuscan chicken bites.

The Tavern will relocate and expand into the Railroad Avenue property downtown once occupied by Battleground which closed recently after a year in business. 238 Cherokee Street will get a new name, "238 Cherokee Grille", and 238 employees will work at the new restaurant, expected to open by late December.

Bolin had announced recently that the 238 Cherokee location will house an Asian-cuisine restaurant and could open as early as the end of January 2013, staffed by former employees of Battleground Grill.

photo by BETH BROCK

Misty Messick, Rob Bolin, Eric Pardo and Kora Corey, left to right, serve up specialties of Bolin's two restaurants at a welcome party/reception honoring the city's new Main Street Director, Tuesday night.

First Little Miss/Teen Preliminary pageant held The first official Little Miss/Teen Miss Kings Mountain Preliminary pageant was held Nov. 10 at the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club. The pageant was directed by Danyel Phelps of Shelby and is a preliminary to the Little Miss/Teen Miss North Carolina State Pageant held every year in July. The system has been around for over 25 years and has had title winners proceed onto winning titles such as Miss North Carolinas Outstanding Teen and Miss North Carolina and even boasts one previous Miss USA. Little Miss/Teen Miss Kings Mountain returned to this area under the leadership of director Danyel Phelps with help from numerous others in the community. Tracy Stillwell from Victorian Rose Studio was the official photographer and took the pictures.

Adrian Hamrick, Erin Crow and Austin Phelps were instrumental in conducting the pageant. The pageant was co-hosted by Kings Mountain’s own Hailey Rotenberry, daughter of Lisa Hubbard who is a senior at Kings Mountain High School and is the 7-18 Miniature Majestic Miss North Carolina, the second highest title given at Little Miss North Carolina. Hailey also holds the titles of Teen Miss Shelby and overall interview winner and overall swimsuit winner.

Not only were several of the Little Miss/Teen Miss North Carolina State Queens and their director Carolyn Marley on hand, but Cleveland County commissioner Jason Falls was the at-large judge for the pageant.

The state queens present traveled from across

the state to assist in the pageant, including Baby Miss NC Stella, Little Miss NC Macie Miller, Junior Miss NC Savannah Henline, Majestic Miss Hailey Rotenberry and Grand Majestic Overall Winner Laura Little.

The contestants competed in Up Close Appraisal or Interview, Beauty Competition, Sportswear, Swimwear and Talent. All competitors received a trophy and gift bag filled with toys, candy and other items, the age division winners received satin wrap banners, trophies, crowns, gift bags, money toward their state competition paid, photo shoot from Victorian Rose Studio and much more.

The Overall Grand Majestic also won all of her fees to the Little Miss/Teen Miss NC state pageant paid in full, worth over $700.

These ladies will have a chance to win over $10,000.00 at the annual state pageant in Lenoir NC. The age division winners were: Baby Miss Brieanna Bridges; Toddler Miss Addison Frazier; Miniature Miss LeAnn Hamrick; Tiny Miss Jasmyn Accor; Little Miss Natalie Wills; Junior Miss Ashlyn Stoker; Young Miss Mallory Harris; Teen Miss Allison Howell; Overall Talent Ashley Regans; and Overall Grand Majestic Rachel Mower.

Baby Miss: Brieanna Bridges Little Miss./Teen Miss 7-18 Miniature Majestic Miss Hailey Alexis Rotenberry Little Miss/Teen Miss Shelby will be held in the spring of 2013. For more information, please contact Danyel Phelps at danyelwp@hotmail.com

Tour of Homes includes Kings Mountain residences Cleveland County Arts Council will sponsor the annual Holiday Tour of Homes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1.

Also that day shoppers can enjoy the Handmade for the Holidays Art Gallery and lunch for $5 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Art Center. Artwork by local and regional artists will be available for purchase as gifts or to take home.

The six homes on the tour includes the home of Nancy and Jerry Clark at 106 Lakeshore Drive, Kings Mountain. The Moss Lake home of the Clarks, a traditional and European mix, was custom built 11 years ago. The Christmas decorations are an eclectic blend that the couple has collected over the years. All rooms of the house, except one, offer a view of the lake.

photo by VICTORIA ROSE STUDIO

Pictured are the winners in the Little Miss/Teen Miss Kings Mountain preliminary pageant held at the Woman’s Club Nov. 10.

Miss Merry Christmas pageant December 6 in Cherryville The Miss Gastonia Scholarship Association will host the Miss Merry Christmas Pageant on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Cherryville Community Building, 106 South Jacob Street.

The pageant is an official event of the “Christmas Around Town� celebration sponsored by the Cherryville Chamber of Commerce.

Girls 0-19 years from Gaston, Cleveland, Lincoln and surrounding counties are eligible to enter. The competition features contestants wearing a holiday dress or outfit. Proceeds benefit the Miss Gastonia scholarship fund.

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Historical Museum features train display, toys, games

Christmas at the Park celebrated Saturday BETH BROCK beth.kmherald@gmail.com

The Living History Farm at Kings Mountain State Park celebrated “Christmas at the Park� Saturday. The farm was all decked out for Christmas, and there were activities for the kids to enjoy. “Hunters� with their muskets took children on a hunting trip. The children were provided with wooden muskets. At the end of the “hunt� the children traded in their furs for candy canes.

Inside a log cabin, there was a cozy fire blazing in the old stone fireplace. A large bucket of wassail hung over the fire, filling the cabin with a wonderful fragrance. The wassail was prepared from apple cider, oranges, and cloves, and was served to visitors throughout the day.

The children painted sun catchers with Christmas designs, and made snowflakes for the Christmas tree.

There were visitors from all over, including Boy Scout Troop 708 from Marion, SC. The activities were provided by volunteers from surrounding areas.

Everything is decorated for Christmas!

Below: The hand-cut tree is decorated with snowflakes made by the children.

Photos by BETH BROCK

Join the Kings Mountain Historical Museum this holiday season for the following events.

Starting Nov. 17, the annual model train display will be up and running along with the exhibit Toys, Games, & Trains. The exhibit features a model railroad display by the Piedmont “S� Gaugers, along with antique toys and games. The exhibit will go until Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013.

On Saturday, Dec. 1, we’ll be celebrating Christmas at KMHM. Join us as they’ll be various activities in the Museum Commons such as the 38th NC Regiment, Civil War re-enactors, spinning demonstrations by Lynn Eskridge and Victoria Johansson and Scherenschnitte, the historic German art of paper-cutting demonstrations by Linda Bell. After the City of Kings Mountain’s annual Christmas parade the Museum will re-open at 5:30 pm for can-

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The Toys, Games & Trains exhibit and model railway will be open for visitors as well.

Santa and helpers will be visiting KMHM from 1 pm3 pm on Saturday, Dec. 15.

Stop by with your list, and check out the Museum’s gift shop for your gift giving needs. Old Salem Cookies and Cheese Stars are back and will be available at the Museum starting Saturday, Nov. 17.

Kings Mountain Historical Museum is open Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m–4 p.m, and Sunday, 1p.m– 4p,m. The cost of admission is free, however donations are appreciated. All donations go towards supporting the museum’s mission of informing the public of the history of the City of Kings Mountain and surrounding areas by preserving and exhibiting the 19th and early 20th century collection.

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Beta Epsilon Chapter Bridges-Newton couple exchange vows at Kings Mountain First Wesleyan Church hosts Parade of Tables Amanda Jean Bridges and Russell Scott Newton were married at half past four o’clock in the afternoon on November 17, 2012, at First Wesleyan Church in Kings Mountain. The Reverend Edward Gray officiated the ceremony. A reception, hosted by the bride’s parents, was held in the Family Life Center immediately following the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David A. Bridges of Gastonia. She is the granddaughter of Margie B. Bridges and the late Clyde J. Bridges of Kings Mountain, Brenda B. Eaker and the late James C. Eaker of Mooresboro. Amanda, a graduate of Gaston Christian School and Appalachian State University, is employed by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in Charlotte.

The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Bruce Newton of Raleigh.

He is the grandson of Norman H. Kane and the late Michal L. Kane of Chapel Hill and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph B. Newton of

Lebanon, Ohio. Russell, a graduate of Leesville Road High School and Appalachian State University, is currently attending The Charlotte School of Law. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Matron of honor was Mary Bridges Etters of Kings Mountain. Maid of honor was Hannah Rebecca Shives of Charlotte. Bridesmaids were Rebekah Grace Bridges of Gastonia, Katherine Pauline Newton of Raleigh, Desiree Tiffany Turner of Pittsboro, Olivia Barrett Babb of Boiling Springs, South Carolina, and Lauren Elizabeth Eaker of Mooresboro. Flower girl was MaryGrace Elizabeth Babb of Boiling Springs, South Carolina.

The bridegroom’s father served as best man. Groomsmen were Evan Garrett Hughes of Chapel Hill, Hugh Preston Absher and David Brock McAdams Jr., both of Raleigh, John Michael Goodwin of Cary, Scott Andrew Waggener of Charleston, West Virginia, and James Andrew Eaker of Mooresboro. Ring bearer

by BETH GLOVER and MILLICENT HEAVNER Beta Epsilon Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International revealed their "Inaugural Parade of Tables" at First Presbyterian Church, Cherryville, on Nov. 13.

Bessemer City Area members of Beta Epsilon captivated everyone’s attention with their striking table dÊcor that included themes such as "Schools for Africa", "France", "Western", "Christmas", "Baseball", "A 'Pinterest'ing Affair", "Firemen", "School", "Snowmen", "Lighthouses", "A Proper Tea Party", "Flower Power", "Barbecue", and "The Military".

As DKG sisters, family, friends, and community members arrived, the beautiful tables were joined with wonderful fellowship. Guests enjoyed table tipping for their favorite table and bidding on silent auction items prior to their meal. A lasagna dinner was served as local high school students provided musical entertainment, followed by delicious homemade desserts. It was an exquisite evening around every table.

The event raised approximately $1,925 for the chapter's scholarship fund in addition to $210.74 for the Schools for Africa Project. Teesie Smith and her daughter, Kelly Setzer See TABLES, 4B

MRS. RUSSELL SCOTT NEWTON (Amanda Jean Bridges) was Harrison Andrew Babb of Boiling Springs, South Carolina.

A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the bridegroom’s

parents at The White House in Kings Mountain.

The couple will honeymoon in the Virgin Islands.

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TABLES: Pinteresting Affair From page 3B took home top bragging rights for winning the table tipping contest for their clever idea, "A 'Pinterest'ing Affair", complete with each table guest's own pin board of tailor-made hobbies!

Beta Epsilon would like to thank the Olive Garden of Gastonia for donating salad and breadsticks; Colby Heffner, Summer Freeman, and Lanndon Lingerfelt for sharing their superb singing talents during dinner; the First Presbyterian Church of Cherryville; Table Décor & More for decorating assistance; Bessemer City Area

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sisters of Beta Epsilon for hosting the event; Cherryville and Kings Mountain area sisters for donating silent auction items; all the set-up crew and kitchen staff helpers; and most importantly the guests for graciously giving to provide scholarship funds and to benefit Beta Epsilon's Schools for Africa Project.

Beta Epsilon is looking forward to announcing grants-in-aid winners in the spring of 2013 to local high school seniors who plan to major in education. The chapter is also hopeful to see everyone back again for a 2nd Annual Parade of Tables next fall.

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November 21, 2012

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Government Kings Mountain City Council - meets last Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Kings Mountain City Hall, 101 W. Gold St.

Cleveland County Board of Commissioners - meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. in the commissioners’ chambers, second floor, County Administration Building, 311 East Marion Street, Shelby.

Cleveland County Sheriff’s Satellite Office opens – Meet Sheriff Alan Norman and share concerns every third Thursday in the month from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Kings Mountain City Hall.

Club Meetings Kings Mountain Rotary Club - Every Thursday, noon, at the Kings Mountain Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King St.

Southern Arts Society – Meets every first Tuesday of the month at the KM Art Center (Old Depot), 301 N. Piedmont Ave. Social time is at 6:30 p.m. and the program is at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome.

Kings Mountain Woman’s Club – Meets the 4th Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain’s Woman’s Club, East Mountain Street.

Executive Board for Kings Mountain’s Woman’s Club – Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain’s Woman’s Club, East Mountain Street.

Military Support Group – Meets every fourth Thursday of every month at Central United Methodist Church.

In country Vietnam veterans breakfast group – Meets the 2nd Monday of every month, 9 a.m., at Mountain View Restaurant in Kings Mountain. Contact Steve Brown at 704-739-2725 for more information.

KM Kiwanis Club – Meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for dinner in the Community Room (lower level) at the Mauney Memorial Library, South Piedmont Ave. KM Lions Club – Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Linwood Restaurant, 805 Cleveland Ave. Community Trustee Council Meetings for 2012: Thursday, Dec. 20, 5 p.m. at Cleveland Regional Medical Center

Hospice TUESDAY, Dec. 4 - 10 a.m.-noon or 57 p.m. KM Hospice House Memory Making with Ornaments. Participants will have the opportunity to make holiday ornaments in memory of their loved one. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult.

Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend.

"Coping with the Holidays,'' a grief sharing group, will meet on Tuesdays Dec. 4,11,18 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building.

Hospice will order holiday dinners for Hospice patients and families. Cost of a complete dinner of turkey/ham, three sides, homestyle rolls, dessert to serve 6-8 people for $50. Any contribution to help sponsor a holiday dinner is welcomed.

Contact Hospice, c/o Holiday Dinner, 951 Wendover Heights, Shelby, NC 28150.

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF KINGS MOUNTAIN – 605 W. King St., will present All is Well, A Christmas musical featuring worship choir, band, and orchestra on Dec. 16 at 7pm.

Patrick Senior Center All events, unless otherwise listed will be at the Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King St., Kings Mountain.

Southern Arts Society All events, unless otherwise listed will be at the Kings Mountain Art Center (the old

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depot), 301 N. Piedmont Ave., 704-7395585. Events are free unless noted otherwise.

The annual Open House and Art for Christmas show opened on November 18th and lasts the entire month of December. The Get Mugged date will be Saturday, December 8th from 10 a.m to 4 p.m.

Mug selection will be on a first come, first serve basis. This will be a day for shopping for ticket holders and give the gift show a boost in sales as well.

Paper Clay Workshop – Six class sessions for hand building and sculpting with paper clay. Teacher is Richard Lee. Class day and time to be determined. If you are interested please contact SASI at 704-7395585 and leave your name and number and day/time preferred.

Come Craft with Me – Arts and Crafts class for children in kindergarten through 6th grade. Teacher will be Lisa VanderLaan. Class will meet Saturday mornings for three hours, once or twice a month depending on response. Cost will be $15 per student, per session. Class is limited to 10 students. Start date and time to be determined. Interested parents please call 704739-5585 to save a spot.

Questions please email Lisa at

a.m., 2 years and under, at Mauney Memorial Library, in the Community Room. Call 704-739-2371 and choose option 2 for more information.

Special Events Kings Mountain Community Thanksgiving Service – will be held at Penley’s Chapel, 1508 Hwy 216 North in Kings Moun-

tain,Tuesday, Nov. 20.

The evening will begin with a pre-service concert at 6:45 p.m. and continue with the Thanksgiving service at 7 p.m. Speaker is the Rev. Marty Ramey from Advent Lutheran Church, and music provided by Penley’s Chapel Singers. For more information call 704-750-4430 or email penleyspastor@charlotte.twcbc.com.

Holi d a y bellringing for benefit of t h e Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry will begin Nov. 23 and cont i n u e through Dec. 15 on each Thursday-Saturday.

Vo l u n teers will be stationed at Ingles, Love's A Christmas Fish Box, Musical at F irst Swoogers and Baptist Churc h Roses from 10 December 16 a.m.-6 p.m., at • 7pm Loves Fish Box from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and craftwme@gmail.com at Food Lion only on Dec. 8 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. NuThe Shutter Light Group (the photogra- merous church volunteers are conducting phy club) - meets the third Tuesday, the bell ringing. monthly, at 6:30 p.m. The photography club focuses on how to take better photoArtist Thomas Kelly Pauley will be exgraphs with informative programs and shar- hibiting, speaking about, and demonstrating techniques between members. ing the process for his historic portraits at the Howser House in King’s Mountain Battlefield Park on Saturday, November 24, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mr. Pauley, a painter of All events, unless otherwise listed will be historic themed portraits, has work hangat the Kings Mountain Historical Museum, ing in both Revolutionary and Civil War sites around the country. His work may 100 East Mountain St., 704-739-1019. also be seen this year in the 2012 South Carolina Traveler Magazine. This will also be the first public showing of his new portrait of Colonel Fredrick Hambright, hero All events, unless other wise listed will be of the King’s Mountain battle! at the Mauney Memorial Library, 100 Anyone who has had a stroke and/or the South Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain. care partner of someone with a stroke is inPreschool Storytime – Tuesdays, 10 vited to a stroke support group at Life Ena.m., 3-5 years old, and Thursdays, 10 richment Center Adult Day Health Center

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Church News An APPRECIATION SERVICE – for Sis Annie Burris will be held November 25 at 4 p.m. at People's Baptist Church, 1010 Groves St., Kings Mountain. For more information call 704-739-0398.

Monday, Nov. 26, at 5:30 p.m.

Handicapped parking is located at the rear of the building near the meeting room.

The center is located at 110 Life Enrichment Blvd., just off Fallston Road. For more information, call Linda at 704.484.0405.

Vickie Wyatt will present a program on “Humor the Tumor: Using Laughter to Overcome� at the quarterly meeting of the Parkinson’s Support Group at Life Enrichment Center in Shelby.

The group, which is open to anyone free of charge, will meet Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 6 p.m.

Handicap parking is in the rear of the facility at 110 Life Enrichment Blvd. For more information call Linda at 704-4840405.

Kings Mountain Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a show by Commonwealth Gifts & Accessories at Kings Mountain Hospital Nov. 29 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with proceeds to benefit auxiliary projects.

Available will be seasonal flags, fashion jewelry, initialed accessories, handbags, personalized embroidered items and Christmas decor. On-site monogramming will also be available. The public is invited.

Tryon Optimist Club basketball and cheerleading sign-ups for ages 5-12 will be held Friday, Nov. 30 from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Tryon School Gymnasium.

Grover’s Christmas parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 1. Line up starts at 10 a.m. with the parade kick-off at 11 a.m. There is no entry fee. Contact Anna Hughes 704473-7452 or ahughes87@carolina.rr.com; or Jackie Bennett - 704-937-7932 for more information.

Gaston College Events Nov. 26 – Over recent decades, the Southeast has become a new frontier for Latin American migration to and within the

United States, and North Carolina has had one of the fastest growing Latino populations in the nation.

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Momma said If you’re up in years, here are some things you probably heard your momma say when you were growing up.

Hope they bring back some Gary Stewart memories and when you attend Thanksgiving service tonight you’ll say a special prayer for her.

- Be home by 11 o’clock. If you’re out after 11 you’re up to no good.

- You want me to wash your mouth out with soap?

- If you get a whipping at school you’re going to get another one when you get home.

- You better not bring home a report card with anything lower than an A in conduct.

- A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

- A fool and his money are soon parted.

- Just because (pick a name) does it, doesn’t mean you have to.

- That’s the way the cookie crumbles (or the ball bounces, etc.)

- The house is no place for pets.

- This room looks like a cyclone struck it.

- Go cut me a hickory switch.

- You could grow taters in those ears.

- Cleanliness is next to godliness.

- That beats a hen pecking.

- Quit that, you want your face to freeze that away?

- His bark’s worse than his bite.

- Kill 'em with kindness.

- I swear, if I’d known that phone was going to ring all the time I never would have had it put in.

- Eat everything in that plate. Little kids in China are going to bed hungry.

- Don’t believe everything you hear and only half of what you see.

- Be sure to put on clean underwear in case you’re in a wreck.

- I don’t chew my cabbage twice.

- Call home when you get there.

- Mind your own business.

- This is going to hurt me worse than it does you.

- When God closes one door He opens another.

- If you don’t get a move on we’re not going to be there by the time the preacher says Amen.

- If you can't say something good about someone, don't say anything.

(Or) - Before you talk about somebody, ask yourself three questions: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?

Shop safe and smart Many North Carolina consumers have already started shopping for the holidays, and should be encouraged to take steps to avoid common problems such as items that can’t be returned, gift cards that can’t be used and orders that never arrive.

For many families, giving gifts to loved ones is an important part of holiday celebrations.

During the holidays, pay special attention to family and friends who are senior citizens. These people are usually the first victims of con artists.

Their willingness to talk to strangers makes them vulnerable. Make sure senior citizens in your circle of friends and family know where their money is going.

Buy from stores you know.

Buying from reputable retailers improves the odds that you’ll be able to return or exchange a purchase if needed. To check out a com-

pany’s track record, call the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at 1-8775-NO-SCAM or contact your local Better Business Bureau.

Shop safely online, too. If you shop online, stick to buying from well-established companies with secure web sites (look for a lock icon on the site and a web address that starts with “https�). Get the company’s street address and telephone number and verify them before you place an order.

Learn about refund and return policies. Stores aren’t required by law to accept returned merchandise, so ask about refunds and return policies before you buy. Many retailers offer store credit instead of a cash refund, and some charge a “restocking fee� for returns. Hang on to receipts, and remember to print receipts for online purchase and keep invoices that arrive with mail order gifts. If your

November 21, 2012 purchase came by mail, you may have to pay shipping costs to return it.

Consider paying by credit card to improve your chances of getting a refund if the retailer goes out of business. If you order a gift that never arrives, you may be able to dispute the charge. Also, if your credit card is lost or stolen, federal law limits your liability to $50.

Giving gift cards or certificates? If you buy a gift certificate with a credit card and the store or restaurant closes before the certificate can be used, you may be able to contest the charge through your credit card company. Under North Carolina law, retailers can’t charge a maintenance fee on their gift cards within the first year and must clearly disclose any fees they’ll deduct from the value of the gift card after that.

Give wisely. Planning to make a donation as part of your holiday gift giving?

Learn where your money will go and how it will be

used. Research charities with the and the . Give to causes that you choose rather than being swayed by high-pressure telemarketers or text messages and emails that may be scams.

Criminals and scammers don’t take a holiday. Always be aware of your surroundings and protect your wallet and access to your credit or debit cards when in public. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Consider paying by credit card because federal law limits your liability if your credit card is stolen. And never share personal information with telemarketers who call you or respond to emails or text messages that ask you for personal information.

To check out a company with the Attorney General’s Office or file a consumer complaint, call 1-877-5-NOSCAM toll-free within North Carolina or visit . To check out a company’s record or file a complaint with your local Better Business Bureau.

Operation Medicine Drop collects 8.5 million pills across NC North Carolinians turned in approximately 8.5 million doses of old prescription and over-the-counter drugs during Operation Medicine Drop events on Sept. 29, Attorney General Roy Cooper announced.

That beats the previous record of approximately 7.7 million doses collected during a week of drug take back events held in March. “North Carolinians cleaned out their medicine cabinets and turned in more unused drugs than ever before, keeping potentially dangerous drugs from being misused or abused,�

Cooper said. helps cut down on prescription drug abuse and environmental damage by encouraging people to properly dispose of old drugs that are no longer needed. Cooper, the local law enforcement agencies, and the sponsored more than 150 prescription drug takeback events in 60 by 98 agencies across North Carolina on or around Sept. 29.

The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office led the collections with just over

one million dosage units of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. The Union County Sheriff’s Office collected approximately 500,000 dosage units, and Greensboro Police Department collected approximately 475,000. Among the 11,000 pounds of drugs collected were painkillers such as Hydrocodone, Oxycontin and Fentanyl, all of which can be highly addictive and even deadly if abused. “More and more young people are abusing prescription drugs, and most of them get the drugs from their own home or a friend’s home,� Cooper said. “By getting unused drugs out of our homes, we can help fight this epidemic.�

Nationwide, fatal drug overdoses are now the leading cause of death due to unintentional injury, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Prescription and over-the-counter medications cause more than three-fourths of all unintentional poisonings in North Carolina, according to the N.C. Division

of Public Health, and approximately 1,000 people died in North Carolina last year from overdosing on prescription drugs.

The intentional abuse of prescription pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants and sedatives to get high is a growing concern, particularly among teens. Among people ages 12-17, prescription drugs are now the second most abused drug, behind marijuana.

Safely disposing of old medications through Operation Medicine Drop events instead of flushing them down the drain also helps the environment, by preventing chemicals from ending up in the water supply.

The SBI gathered the drugs collected by local law enforcement and delivered them to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved incinerator in Alamance County for safe destruction. Thanks to the North Carolina Highway Patrol for assisting in transporting the drugs.

By JIM MILLER Editor

Help for Seniors Who Worry About Memory Problems Dear Savvy Senior, My mother, who’s 72, has become very forgetful lately and is worried she may have Alzheimer’s. Is her forgetfulness really something we should worry about? What should we do?

Worried Daughter Dear Worried, Many seniors worry about memory lapses as they get older, fearing it may be the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease or some other type of dementia. To get some insight on the seriousness of your mom’s problem, here are some key warning signs to be vigilant of and some resources you can turn to for help.

Warning Signs As we grow older, some memory difficulties – such as trouble remembering names of people or places or forgetting where you put your glasses – are associated with normal aging. But the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease are much more than simple memory lapses.

Knowing the early warning signs is a good first step in recognizing the difference between typical age-related memory loss and a more serious problem. To help you evaluate your mom’s condition,

here’s a checklist of some common early symptoms to watch for: • Asking the same questions repeatedly. • Getting lost in familiar areas. • Failing to recognize familiar people. • Having difficulty following directions. • Misplaces items in inappropriate places, for example putting her keys in the microwave. • Having difficulty completing familiar tasks like cooking a meal or paying a bill. • Having trouble remembering common words when speaking, or mixing up words.

For more information, the Alzheimer’s Association provides a list of 10 warning signs that you can access at 10signs.org, or call 800-272-3900 and request a free copy of their booklet “Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease: What it is and what you can do.�

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Get Help After going through the warning signs and/or testing of your mom, if you’re still concerned, get her in to see her doctor for a thorough medical examination.

Her doctor may then refer her to a geriatrician or neurologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating memory loss or Alzheimer’s disease.

Keep in mind that even if your mom is experiencing some memory problems, it doesn’t necessarily mean she has early stage Alzheimer’s. Many memory problems are brought on by other factors like stress, depression, thyroid disease, side effects of medications, sleep disorders, vitamin deficiencies and other medical conditions. And by treating these conditions she can reduce or eliminate the problem.

Free Memory Screening Another option you should know about is National Memory Screening Day on Nov. 13, where your mom can get her memory tested for free. Sponsored by

the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), this free service provides a confidential, face-to-face memory screening that takes about 10 minutes to complete and consists of questions and/or tasks to evaluate her memory status.

The screening is given by doctors, nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers or other healthcare professionals in more than 2,500 sites across the country. It’s also important to know that this screening is not a diagnosis. Instead, its goal is to detect problems and refer individuals with these problems for further evaluation.

To find a screening site in your area visit nationalmemoryscreening.org or call 866-232-8484. The AFA recommends checking for a screening location shortly before Nov. 13, because new sites are constantly being added.

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KM girls should be in running for playoffs Mike Harris takes over as Kings Mountain High’s women’s basketball coach after serving as an assistant to Amos Myles last year.

With just one senior on the varsity, the Lady Mountaineers will still b e young Shadiya Roberts but Harreturns as a starter ris has for the KMHS Lady 12 unMountaineers. derclassmen that gained experience under fire last year.

Eboni Morrison, a fourth year player, is KM’s only senior. One starter from last year did not come back to the team, but the Lady Mountaineers welcome Alecia Wade, a junior transfer from Burns who will be a valuable player on the low post.

The KM ladies return their leading scorer and rebounder, Monique Petty, who was All-Big South and finished fifth in the voting for Conference Player of the Year last season.

Shadiya Roberts and Taquisha Smith return inside, and the Lady Mountaineers also welcome Tiffani Thompson who led Monty Deaton’s Kings Mountain Middle School team to the Tri-County Conference championship last season. “We have 16 girls this year so we will be fielding a JV team for the first time in many years,� Harris said. “That will help our program.

On JV days we will take two of our ninth graders Natasha Hutchens and Shaniya Portee - and play them in the JV game. When there’s not a JV game they will be with us on varsity.

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Mountaineers young but eye improvement Wil Sellers, second from left, signs to play baseball at Gardner-Webb University. Seated with him are his parents, Rodney and Beth, and brother, Hogan, far right. Back row, left to right, are KMHS baseball coach Matt Bridges, principal Ronny Funderburke and athletic director Dustin Morehead.

KM pitcher Wil Sellers inks with Gardner-Webb

by GARY STEWART Baseball and religion have always been important to him, so signing with GardnerWebb University is the perfect fit for Kings Mountain High Senior Wil Sellers.

Sellers signed his national letter of intent with the Division 1 Bulldogs Friday at noon in the KMHS media center.

He will begin his fourth year as a Mountaineer varsity starter in the spring after completing his senior year of basketball. He is one of the top pitcher-infielders in the Big South 3A Conference and will join the Bulldogs as a middle relief pitcher.

Sellers was also offered a scholarship at Wingate University, but was more impressed with the GWU facilities and the program as well as its closeness to his home. “First of all, it is a faith-based school,� he said. “It has always revolved around religion, which is important to me. It is a Division 1 school that plays the highest level of baseball. It’s really a dream come true and something I’ve worked my whole life for.�

Sellers began playing baseball at the age of two. He has pitched and played infield on every level from kids pitch to high school and showcase ball, and achieved a lot of success at all levels.

Sellers broke into the starting lineup at KMHS his freshman year at the Shelby Easter Tournament. He went on to make AllConference and hit at a .393 clip as a sophomore. He has been a Scholar Athlete all four of his years as a Mountaineer.

He plays for the Hickory Heat showcase team and last season posted a 5-2 record with a 0.73 ERA. He pitched no-hitters against the South Charlotte Panthers at Lenoir-Rhyne College and Shockwave American at Spartanburg Methodist College.

He made the All-Tournament team for

both hitting and pitching in the 2012 17u National Championship in East Cobb, GA, an event that drew 200 teams. He hit .462 and had a 0.50 ERA with 14 innings pitched and nine strikeouts. He was named Underclass Honorable Mention nationwide for his pitching.

He participated in the National Wooden Bat Championships in 2010, 2011 and 2012 in Ft. Myers, FL and East Cobb, GA. Sellers said GWU coaches have indicated that he will be used as a middle relief man his freshman year and possibly could develop into a starter his sophomore season. He will see a lot of familiar faces with the Bulldogs, including former KMHS pitcher Jeff Howell, one of his Showcase teammates Gage Parham of South Caldwell, and several former Crest and North Gaston players that are already with the Bulldogs.

Sellers said he is impressed with GWU head coach Rusty Stroupe and all of his assistants, as well as John H. Moss Stadium. “All three of the coaches are super nice guys,� he said. “The stadium is new. They continue to grow a good baseball program and I think it’s only going to go uphill from here.�

Sellers is constantly working hard to improve his baseball skills. During the off-season high school coaches can work with up to eight players at a time, but even when he’s not doing that Sellers can usually be found either lifting weights or at the field with his father, Rodney, and brother, Hogan, hitting and taking ground balls and throwing in the bullpen.

He said his goal before entering GWU is to build his stamina and arm strength “so when I get there I will be up to par with the college kids.�

Second-year Kings Mountain High men’s basketball coach Grayson Pierce is realistic, but also confident as his Mountaineers prepare for their 2012-13 season.

Realistic in the fact that he knows the Mountaineers face a tough task in the Big South 3A Conference against such perennial powers as Hunter Huss, Forestview and Ashbrook; but confident that his team can greatly improve on last year’s 3-9 conference and 517 overall record. “I think we have a chance to double our wins and make the playoffs for the first time in a long time,� he says.

Pierce has only two starters back from last year’s team, junior forward James Tillman and senior guard Wil Sellers. Tillman, 6-4, averaged a double-double in points and rebounds last season and should be one of the top players in the conference.

Phillip Quinn, a 5-11 guard, is the only other senior and varsity returnee so Pierce will have 9 of his 11 players returning next season when the Mountaineers move from the Big South 3A to the SMAC 2A/3A. Others on the varsity are sophomores Shawn Adams and Nelson McClain and juniors Cameron Bullock, Josh Sherer, Isaiah Cole, Chad Sanders, Chaz Gamble and Solomon Hawkins.

Hawkins, who is 6-2, and Tillman are the only players over 6-1 so they will be counted on heavily to provide scoring and rebounding on the inside.

The Mountaineers began preseason practice on October 31 and spent last week scrimmaging area teams.

They open their regular season November 20 at home against Shelby. “We’ve looked very young at times and we’ve looked very good at times,�

Pierce said of his practices.

James Tillman averaged a double-double in points and rebounds last year. “Our strengths would definitely be that we’re very athletic and quick on defense.

Our weakness is that we have to find some scoring because we have to replace our top two scorers (Caleb Hines and Trevon Adams) from last year.�

Pierce said he has used the scrimmages to fine tune the offense and put in an aggressive defense. “We’re going to try to force people into bad passes,� he said. “We want to throw a lot of defenses in.

We’ll mainly be man to man but will throw some junk defenses at some people.�

Pierce said the Mountaineers’ success on offense will be determined by how hard the players work. “We’re long, but we’re not very big,� he said. “We have no true post players and a lot of guards. We will try to drive it to the rim and get to the foul line.�

Pierce points to defending champion Hunter Huss, Ashbrook and Forestview as the teams to beat but is confident his Mountaineers can make a strong run toward a state 3A playoff spot. “This is a tough conference, and those three teams are all very good,� he said. “We have only three returning players but I think we can be in the mix.�

KM wrestlers eye good season Kings Mountain High’s Others who started fullwrestling team, which opened time last year and hope to be it season last night in a quad in the running for post-season meet at Cherryville High honors this year are Zach School, has high hopes of Melton, Ryan Turner, Alex winning the Big South 3A Austin, Elijah Whitaker, Zack Conference championship in Hayes and Cody Griffin. its final season in the league.

The Mountaineers have Veteran head coach Kenny several matches scheduled Bridges has a host of returnagainst top non-conference ing players that have been competition in November and very competitive at the conDecember. They begin conference and state level. ference action on January 8 at Senior Markel Hemphill is home against North Gaston, a a two-time state qualifier and very tough BSC opponent. finished sixth in the state last Bridges is assisted this season. He is pre-season Markel Hemphill is ranked season by Jason Bridges and ranked #1 in the 160-pound #1 in his weight division Jon Fleisher. Volunteer class. coaches are Shane Short and Colby Bailey is the defending Big South Jeremy Williams. Mikaela Bell is the team’s champion in his weight division. Jonathan scorer.

Clark, Austin Champion and Jacob Miller are also returning All-Conference selections.

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Natalie Lutz to compete in National Open tennis

Elite Trailblazers celebrate Division II chamionship.

Elite Trailblazers Tiny Mites win Division II football title The Kings Mountain Elite 5-6 year-old Tiny Mites recently won the Division II championship with a 38-12 victory over the Derita Bulldogs of Charlotte.

This was the first season for the Elite Trailblazers and three of their four teams played for the Division II championship.

Kings Mountain Elite will conclude its season with a sports banquet on December

Natalie Lutz, 12, of Kings Mountain, has been selected to play in the United States Tennis Association National Open to be held in Augusta, Georgia, November 23 - 26, 2012, for girls 12s for both singles and doubles. She was one of only thirty-two selected to play in the Tournament, with participants from as far away as California.

Natalie also won the Steve Smith Blakeney Junior Open that was held November 16 - 18, 2012. Natalie only lost 6 games in four matches to claim the title.

Natalie is a sixth grader at Kings Middle Intermediate School.

Natalie Lutz displays her trophy won at the Steven Blakeney Junior Open.

14 at 6:30 p.m. at Bynum Chapel Life Center. Football players, cheerleaders, color guards, drumline squads and Elite scholar athletes will be recognized.

The Elite now turns is attention to basketball and after school tutoring. For information about those programs call Maurice Tate at 704-460-3433 or Bernadette Byars at 704-689-1814.

KMHS WINTER SPORTS ROSTERS Men’s swimming: Ethan Anderson, Timothy Ausburn, Adam Beason, Nathan Bennett, Riley Brock, Jordan Bullins, Payton Clark, Michael Cooke, Cody Cordle, James Current, Sean Downey, Mitchell Hardee, Iland Harris, John Harris, Devin Heath, Brenner Martin, Ty’ree McCoy, Aaron Oakley, Joshua Pressley, Zackery Saldo, Ethan Simmons, Austin Toney.

Women’s swimming: Kayla Ash, Katherine Bieker, Kayla Bridges, Erin Calhoun, Melissa Cannon, Jordan Davis, Hannah Ellis, Kimberly Farris, Caroline Hardin, Lauren Lawson, Hunter McPherson, Hali Phillips, Logan Randall, Haven Sipes, Jamie Slater, Balyee Stroup, Kaylee Truett, Alyssa White, Bethany Wilson, Summer Wooten.

Varsity women’s basketball: Ashley Champion, Taquisha Smith, Talajah Hutchens, Monique Petty, Alecia Wade, Shadayia Roberts, Tiffany Harris, Martina Edwards, Eboni Morrison, Tiffani Thompson.

Varsity men’s basketball: Cameron Bullock, Shawn Adams, Josh

Sherer, Isaiah Cole, Nelson McClain, Phillip Quinn, Wil Sellers, Chad Sanders, Chaz Gamble, James Tillman, Solomon Hawkins JV men’s basketball: Dalton Cash, Tico Crocker, Dillon Fredrick, Zachary Funderburke, Demetrius Hill, Xavier Johnson, Robert Lysek, Albert “Omar” Petty, Zavier Roberts, Carl “Jacob” Skidmore, Jacob Sneed, Avery “Dante” Starr, Jordan Sweezy.

JV women’s basketball: Natasia Hutchens, Tyquassia Mackey, Dontaysia Crocker, Sabriyya Roberts, Faythe Brown, Shaniya Portee.

Varsity basketball cheerleaders: Wyneisha Bell, Taylor Blanton, Sarah Bradshaw, Carsyn Bolin, Brianna Bowman, Jason Dawkins, Chelsea George, Octavia Gill, Daria Hart, Kayla Hoyle, Chelsie Humphries, Brittany Lysek, Haley McDougal, Malasha Parker.

JV basketball cheerleaders: Jaylah Glover, Ashlee Hodge, Gwendolyn Hopper, Ebonee Hunter, Amontae Perkins, Darha Ponder, Melissa Sweezy, Brittney Tarbush, Courtney Teague, Eula Wilson.

KM GIRLS: Running for playoffs From page 1C playing time as we can for the girls.”

Harris feels the experience the underclassmen gained last year will pay dividends. All three of the Lady Mountaineers’ wins came against Big South teams (two against Hunter Huss and one against North Gaston) so he feels they can take a giant step up the conference ladder.

“They got a lot of games under their belt last year and know what’s expected,” he said.

Harris said the team’s main goals in practice have been to improve their shooting percentages and drastically reduce turnovers.

“If you turn the ball over 26 times a game and shoot a percentage lower than that, like we did last year, it’s a bad formula,” he said. “So we’re emphasizing defense and taking care of the ball.”

Defensively, Harris said the ladies will be in a 2-3 match-up zone with a lot of man-to-man principles built in. “We’re finding out how much offense we can generate off our defense,” he said.

Harris says the perennial powers like Forestview and Crest will be the pre-season favorites to win the BSC, but he feels the Lady Mountaineers can get closer to a .500 season and hopefully get one of the conference’s four state playoff spots.

“That would go a long way toward building our program for next year,” he said.

Harris is especially eager to see how Monique Petty performs under pressure after having surgery on both feet during the off-season.

“I’ve been surprised,” he said. “She is way further along than I thought she would be at this point. She shows no signs of her feet bothering her.”

Petty basically carried the Lady Mountaineers in scoring and rebounding last year, but she should have plenty of help inside with two returning players and the addition of Thompson and Wade.

“They’re really going to help us out,” Harris said. “We will be able to sub and not lose anything.”

Harris predicts it will be a fight between Ashbrook, South Point, KM and North Gaston for the third and fourth playoff spots from the BSC. “Forestview and Crest are the favorites,” he said. “Ashbrook and South Point finished ahead of us last year so we want to compete with them. It wouldn’t surprise me to see North Gaston improved. They have good players coming through their program and they won the conference in volleyball.

They might be someone to watch our for.”

WRESTLERS: Eye good year From page 1C Team members are Alex Austin, Colby Bailey, Josh Beheler, Juan Bertolini, Josh Best, Kaleb Brown, Josh Brucker, Austin Butler, Marquise Camp, Austin Champion, Jonathan Clark, Tobias Curry, Nathan Davis, Mason Fleisher, Chance Frederick, Gregory Grabert, Jon Grayson, Cody Griffith, Zack Hayes, William Healey, Markel Hemphill, Ethan King, Zack Melton, Jacob Miller, Auston Lackey, Lance Long, Christopher Mercer, Cameron Morgan, Patrick Owens, Collen Queen, Christopher Robbins, Cameron Sarvis, Quay Smith, Taylor Smith, Brandon Stewart, Ryan Turner, Elijah Whitaker, Justin Whitesides, Jonah Williams and Cole Yarborough.

REVISED SCHEDULE Nov. 20 - at Cherryville Quad; 24 - at North Mecklenburg Invitational (9 a.m.); 29 - at Cherryville tri-match (6 p.m.).

Dec. 1 - at Cleveland County Quad at Shelby (10 a.m.); 4 - Bandys and Gaffney at KM (6 p.m.); 8 - at Freedom Invitational (9 a.m.); 11 - KM and Polk at RS Central (6 p.m.); 15 - at West Lincoln Duals (9 a.m); 18 KM and Lincolnton at Shelby (6 p.m.); 22 - at Ashbrook Invitational (9 a.m.).

Jan. 4-5 - at Bearcat Invitational in Rock Hill, SC (6 p.m.); 5 - Carolina JV tournament at Rock Hill (9 a.m.); 8 - North Gaston (6:30); 11 - at Crest (6:30); 18 - Forestview (6:30); 25 - South Point (6:30); 31 - at Huss (6:30).

Feb. 6 - Ashbrook (6:30); 9 - Big South Tournament at North Gaston (9 a.m.); 12 Dual team state playoffs rounds 1 and 2 (TBA); 14 - Dual team state playoffs rounds 3 and 4 (TBA); 16 - Dual State finals (TBA); 2223 - Individual Western Regional tournament at Gardner-Webb (TBA).

March 1-2 - Individual State Championship at Greensboro (TBA).

photo by TONNIE BEARFIELD

Kings Mountain Intermediate School Principal Henry Gilmore is pictured reading to a group of students during National Young Readers Week for the Pizza Hut Principal’s challenge. He read to small groups all day and the reading was broadcast through the school’s television system so teachers could turn their TV on anytime and let their students listen to him read.

KMIS principal reads to students during National Young Readers Week To promote reading during National Young Readers Week Kings Mountain Intermediate School Principal Henry Gilmore read all day at school Thursday from the first to the last bell of the day.

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lenge and program Read Your Heart Out to turn kids on to reading because they want to read. One lucky elementary school principal will win 101 copies for their library of the newest book in the Wimpy Kid series, Diary of the Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel” which was released Nov. 13.

North School honor roll North School has announced its first nine weeks honor roll and awards.

Top Tigers - C.J. Burris, Emma Bush, Jasalyn Cash, Danielle Cotton, Ziriah Covington-Rodgers, Jaiden Currence, Samuel Hanvy, Logan Hayslip, Levi Humphries, Madison Lucas, Emileigh Marr, Tyler McIntyre, Will Varner, Jeremiah Hunter, Brei-Ahna Canipe, Jarvis Guyton, Lucentio Clemons, Alyssa Barrett, Tianna Kaiser, Sakhia Boswell, Kylie Dykes, Xavier Adams, Lindzey Boulanger, Jaxon Bowman, Tyler Furman, Joshua Davis, Elysia Granger, Madison Jackson, Damion Sanders, Rashawn Sewell, Kaydence Smith, Tyler Talbert, TyShonna Whittenburg, Harmony Woodie, Samuel Yelton.

A Honor Roll First Grade: Anthony Anselmo, Roxy Bell, Jayden Byers, Cameron Carringer, Levi Carson, Olyvia Clark, Michael Garland, Aidan Gill, Chance Habel, Samantha Harrelson, Titus Hogue, Rikard Ploeger, Kadence Raines, Cheyanne Reynolds, Logan Allen, Summer Altman, Matthew Anthony, Kaley Arter, Tucker Cash, Megan Dennis, Alexander Estephanian, Ny’Asia Forney, Ethan Guy, Ethan Maddox, Christopher Meredith, Noah Smith, Desirae Thombs, Hannah Allen, Claire Bennett, Turner Brown, Taylor Canipe, Issac Casnave, Reed Cooper, Adam Cox, Elliott Habel, AJ Jackson, Kevin Lipscomb, Olivia Massagee, Matthew Morrow, Jaidyn Moses,

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ADDRESS SHOWN AS SECURITY ON THE NOTE AND DEED OF TRUST: 404 Crow Road, Shelby, N.C. 28152 PRESENT RECORD OWNERS as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds not more than 10 days prior to posting the notice is James L. Burdett.

In the event the property which is the subject of this Notice of Sale is residential real property with less than fifteen (15) rental units, an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon ten (10) days’ notice to the landlord. The tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of forty-five cents per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308 (a)(1), up to a maximum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) The property is being sold “as is and where is� with no representations or warranties of any type or kind being given or to be construed as being given or made; and, no title certification of any type or kind is being made or is to be construed as being made. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinabove described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder and that the undersigned will require the successful bidder at the sale to immediately deposit cash or certified check in the amount of the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater. The real property hereinabove described will be sold subject to any unpaid taxes, prior encumbrances, if any, and special assessments.

The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required and will also be subject to a ten (10) day right of redemption or to the filing of a bankruptcy petition. In the event of an upset bid, redemption or the filing of a bankruptcy petition, or any other reason that the Substitute Trustee deems necessary to redo the sale, the bid deposit will be returned and no other remedies will be assertable.

12-SP-196 This 12th day of September, 2012 /s/ Frances S. White, Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 31365, Charlotte, N.C. 28231 (704) 972-7993 KMH3498 (11/14/12 & 11/21/12)

NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 12 SP 463 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST FROM REXFORD M. MORRIS, DATED MARCH 17, 2006, RECORDED IN BOOK 1480, PAGE 2397, CLEVELAND COUNTY REGISTRY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to an order entered October 23, 2012, in the Superior Court for Cleveland County, and the power of sale contained in the captioned deed of trust (“Deed of Trust�), the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at auction, to the highest bidder for cash, AT THE COURTHOUSE DOOR IN SHELBY, CLEVELAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ON NOVEMBER 27, 2012 AT 10:00 A.M. the real estate and the improvements thereon secured by the Deed of Trust, less and except any of such property released from the lien of the deed of trust prior to the date of this sale, lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Located in the Eastern section of the City of Shelby, on the North side of East Warren Street; bounded on the East by property of Louis S. Brown and Paul B. Ferrell, on the West by property of Junius A. Tiddy, Valdoree Shull and Willard Maxwell Raburn; and being described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING on an existing iron in the Northern portion of the right of way of East Warren Street, with said iron being the Southwest corner of the Louis S. Brown tract (described by deed of record in Book 15-X, Page 555 of the Cleveland County Registry); and runs thence with said right of way (but North of the paved portion) of East Warren Street, South 53-05 West 111.61 feet to an existing iron, Southeast corner of Junius A. Tiddy property; thence with the lines of Tiddy, North 20-45 West 39.66 feet to an existing iron; South 66-19 West 24.75 feet to a nail in the concrete; North 8-51 West 66.91 feet to an existing iron, Northeast corner of Tiddy and Southeast corner of Valdoree Shull; thence with the East line of Shull and Willard Maxwell Raburn, North 13-39 East 150.68 feet to an existing iron, Northwestern corner of Paul B. Ferrell; thence with the West line of Ferrell and Louis Brown, South 30-15 East 199.9 feet to the place of BEGINNNING, containing 16,766 square feet, according to a plat and survey

by D.P. Wilson, RLS, dated July 6, 1985.

TITLE REFERENCE: Book 1321 at Page 365 of the Cleveland County Registry In the Trustee’s sole discretion, the sale may be

delayed for up to one (1) hour as provided in Section 4521.23 of the North Carolina General Statutes. The record owner(s) of the real property not more than ten days prior to the date hereof are Rexford M. Mabry.

A five percent cash deposit, or a cash deposit of $750.00, whichever is greater, will be required of the last and highest bidder. The balance of the bid purchase price shall be due in full in cash or certified funds at a closing to take place within thirty (30) days of the date of sale. The undersigned Substitute Trustee shall convey title to the property by nonwarranty deed.

This sale will be made subject to all prior liens of record, if any, and to all unpaid ad valorem taxes and special assessments, if any, which became a lien subsequent to the recordation of the Deed of Trust.

This sale will be further subject to the right, if any, of the United States of America to redeem the above-described property for a period of 120 days following the date when the final upset bid period has run.

The purchaser of the property described above shall pay the Clerk’s Commissions in the amount of $.45 per $100.00 of the purchase price (up to a maximum amount of $500.00), required by Section 7A308(a)(1) of the North Carolina General Statutes. * If the purchaser of the above described property is someone other than the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust, the purchaser shall also pay, to the extent applicable, the land transfer tax in the amount of one percent (1%) of the purchase price.

To the extent this sale involves residential property with less than fifteen (15) rental units, you are hereby notified of the following: (a.) An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to Section 45-21.29 of the North Carolina General Statutes in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold; and (b.) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

This 23rd day of October, 2012.

John W. Fletcher III Esq. Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, 719 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203-5113 KMH3497 (11/14 & 21/12)

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Classified Ads Legals CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING , CITY COUNCIL MEETING – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2012 – 6:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL CASE NO. Z-1-10-12 Thomas Young is requesting to rezone property located approximately at the intersection of US 74 Bypass and Oak Grove Road from Residential 10 (R-10) to General Business

(G-B). The property may also be identified as Tax Map 4-61, Block 1, Lot 62, Parcel 47501.

CASE NO. CUR-2-10-12 Faunce Properties, Inc. is requesting to rezone property located at 813 W. King Street (formally 814 W. Mountain Street) from RS-8 to Conditional Use Office (CU-O). The property is also known as Tax Map KM21, Block 4, Lot 1, Parcel 13378.

A list of uses permitted in the specific applications may be obtained at the Planning Department or you may call 704-7344595 for additional information.

You are welcome to attend the City Council meeting on November 27, 2012 at 6:00 pm to express your opinion on the applications.

KMH3499 (11/14 & 21/12)

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL THE CIRCUIT COUNTY OF HORRY FILE NO. 2012-DR26-525 Cynthia and Kenneth Little Plaintiff, vs. Cherish Lynn Hardee and Fred Wilson Pittman, III Defendants, Re: Fred Wilson Pittman, IV, minor under the age of eighteen NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 20-7-7134 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS, 1976, AS AMENDED, a/k/a SOUTH CAROLINA ADOPTION ACT TO: THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS You are by served and given notice that there is now pending in the Family Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Horry County, South Carolina, an action for the adoption of

the above named minor child. Within (30) thirty days of receiving this Notice, you must respond in writing by filing with the Clerk of Court for Horry County, Family Court Division, Post Office Box 677, Conway, South Carolina 29526, YOUR NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONTEST THE ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS, YOUR NOTICE OF INTENT TO INTERVENE IN THE ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS, OR YOUR NOTICE THAT YOU OTHERWISE HAVE RESPONDED TO THE ADOPTION PETITION IN THE FAMILY COURT OF HORRY COUNTY. In your response, you must inform the Court and keep the Court informed of your current mailing address, as well as any changes in your address during the pendency of the adoption proceedings. Should you fail to respond as set forth above within thirty (30)

days of receiving this Notice, your failure to respond shall constitute your consent to the adoption proceedings of the children, and you shall forfeit any and all rights and obligations which you have with respect to the above named child. You are further notified pursuant to Section 20-71720, Code of laws of South Carolina, 1976 as amended, that your failure to respond within thirty (30) days shall amount to consent, and that upon the entry of the Final Decree of Adoption any consent shall be irrevocable.

Patricia M. Ferguson Attorney for the Plaintiff 4502 Highway 17 Bypass South Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 November 21, 2012 KMH3503 (11/21, 28 & 12/5/12)

NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CLEVELAND COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 12 SP 420 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF RUTH H. LEWIS, KENNETH W. LEWIS and VICKIE LYNN LEWIS, Mortgagors, to TERRY PACK, Trustee; NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE WESLEY L. DEATON, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1639, PAGE 2372 FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Mortgagee.

Dated August 24, 2004, recorded in Book 1424, at Page 1306 Securing the original amount of $26,000.00.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Ruth H. Lewis, Kenneth W. Lewis and Vickie Lynn Lewis, described above, in the Cleveland County Public Registry; default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the said Deed of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure; and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness; and under and by virtue of an order entered in the within entitled and numbered action by the Clerk of Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina on the 26th day of September, 2012, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse door in Shelby, North Carolina at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday the 7th day of November, 2012, the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: TRACT NO. 1 Lying and being located in Number (10) Township, Cleveland County, North Carolina, lying on the South side of Vic Randall Road (SR No.1623), being bounded on the East by Goode, on the South by other property being conveyed this day to the Grantees, and on the West by Lewis, and being described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a railroad spike in the centerline of the right-of-way for Vic Randall Road (SR. No. 1623) and the Northeast corner of Vickie L. Lewis (Deed Book 1046, Page 320), said BEGINNING point being North 52-0640 East 48.12 feet from a

pk nail in a headwall culvert, proceeding thence from said BEGINNING point, with the centerline of said right-of-way, South 86-35-41 East 154.79 feet to a nail, continuing thence with the centerline of said right-of-way, South 89-01-01 East 145.88 feet to a railroad spike (said railroad spike being located North 30-13-15 East 31.29 feet from a right-ofway monument), Northwest corner of Paul N. Goode and wife, Josephene Goode (Deed Book 1231 Page 1937); thence with the West line of Goode, South 21-12-27 West 737.69 feet (passing an existing iron pin at 27.3 feet) to a new iron pin, a new corner, thence a new line through and dividing said land, North 58-58-05 West 388.97 feet to a new iron pin, a new corner and a point in the East line of Vickie L. Lewis (Deed Book 1046, Page 320); thence with the East line of Lewis, North 31-00-00 East 582.04 feet to the place and point of BEGINNING, containing 5.00 acres, more or less, according to a survey of Sherry Lovelace by D. Dobbins Lattimore, R.L.S., dated August 23, 1999.

TRACT NO. 2 Lying and being located in Number Ten (10) Township, Cleveland County, North Carolina, located on the South side of Vic Randall Road (SR No. 1623), but not touching same, being bounded on the North by other property being conveyed this date to the Grantee’s on the East by Goode and Cline, on the South by Wortman, and on the West by Lewis and being described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a new iron pin on the East line of Vickie L. Lewis (Deed Book 1046, Page 320), said BEGINNING point located South 31-00-00 West 582.04 feet from a railroad spike in the centerline of the right-of-way for Vic Randall Road (SR No. 1623), proceeding thence from said BEGINNING point with a new line through and dividing said lands, South 58-58-05 East 388.97 feet to a new iron pin, a new corner and a point in the West line of Paul N. Goode and wife, Josephene Goode (Deed Book 1231, Page 1937), thence with the West line of Goode and continuing with the West line of Mark P. Cline and wife, Ruth B. Cline (Deed Book 1156, Page 374), South 21-12-27 West 609.43 feet to a pipe, Southwest corner of Cline and a point in the North line of J.D. Wortman and wife, Patsy G. Wortman (Deed Book 13-M, Page

90), thence with the Northeast line of Wortman, North 59-13-58 West 475.61 feet to a pipe in mica pit, North center of Wortman, East corner of Frank Hudson and April N. Hudson (Deed Book 1152, Page 1501), and South corner of Lewis, thence with the East line of Lewis, North 31-00-06 East 504.16 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, containing 4.993 acres, more or less, according to a survey from Sherry Lovelace by D. Dobbins Lattimore, R.L.S., dated August 23, 1999.

TITLE REFERENCE: See Deed at Book 1413, Page 1943 of the Cleveland County Registry.

THIS PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 419 Vic Randall Road, Lawndale, NC 28090.

This sale is made subject to all outstanding and unpaid Cleveland County and any city or town ad valorem property taxes as well as any and all other prior liens, defects and encumbrances involving said property, as well as a Clerk’s fee of $.45 per $100 on the purchase price.

Notice is further hereby given that the successful bidder will be required to make a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

Notice is further hereby given that the sale will be conducted pursuant to and subject to all of the provisions of Chapter 45, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina.

Notice is given that an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §4521.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of any such rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement to the effective date of the termination.

This the 26th day of September, 2012 By: _/s/_Wesley L. Deaton Wesley L. Deaton, Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 2459 Denver, NC 28037 (704) 489-2491 KMH3501 (11/21 & 28/12)

NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE in the general court of justice SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 12 SP 370 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST FROM JOSEPH CRAIG HAMRICK AND WIFE, ANDREA HAMRICK, DATED MAY 19, 2006, RECORDED IN BOOK 1487, PAGE 199, CLEVELAND COUNTY REGISTRY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to an order entered October 23, 2012, in the Superior Court for in the Superior Court for Cleveland County, and the power of sale contained in the captioned deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”), the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at auction, to the highest bidder for cash, AT THE COURTHOUSE DOOR IN SHELBY, CLEVELAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ON NOVEMBER 27, 2012, AT 10:00 A.M. the real estate and the improvements thereon secured by the Deed of Trust, less and except any of such property released from the lien of the deed of trust prior to the date of this sale, lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a stake in the center of Highway No. 26, the same being the Northeast corner of the Clint Owens farm corner of the Clint Owens farm and being in the G.H. Simmons line, also being about 100 feet Southwest from an old iron stake; and runs thence with the Simmons line and the old line, South 44 West 475.6 feet to a stake, an old corner; thence a new line through the Owens property, now being with the Spangler line the following calls: South 35-30 East 209 feet to a stake; South 58-15 East 68 feet cross-

ing a branch to a stake; thence North 27 East 127 feet to a stake, a new corner; thence North 61 East 373 feet to a stake in the center of Highway No. 26 and in the old line; thence with the old line and the center of Highway No. 26, North 36 West 105 feet No.26, North 36 West 105 feet to a stake in the said Highway; North 43-15 West 100 feet to a stake in the center of said Highway; North 50-20 West 126 feet to the place of BEGINNING, containing 3.08 acres, BEFORE THE CLERK more or less.

Title Reference: Book 1309, Page 1140, Cleveland County Registry.

In the Trustee’s sole discretion, the sale may be delayed for up to one (1) hour as provided in Section 45-21.23 of the North Carolina General Statutes.

The record owner(s) of the real property not more than ten days prior to the date hereof is Joseph Craig Hamrick and wife, Andrea Hamrick.

A five percent cash deposit, or a cash deposit of $750.00, whichever is greater, will be required of the last and highest bidder. The balance of the bid purchase price shall be due in full in cash or certified funds at a closing to take place within thirty (30) days of the date of sale. The undersigned Substitute Trustee shall convey title to the property by nonwarranty deed. This sale will be made subject to all prior liens of record, if any, and to all unpaid ad valorem taxes and special assessments, if any, which became a lien subsequent to the recordation of the Deed of Trust. This sale will be further subject to the right, if any, of the United States of IF if any, of the United States of America to redeem the above-described property a period of 120 days 12 SP 370 for a period of 120 days following the date when

the final upset bid period has run.

The purchaser of the property described above shall pay the Clerk’s Commissions in the amount of $.45 per $100.00 of the purchase price (up to a maximum amount of $500.00), required by Section 7A308(a)(1) of the North Carolina General Statutes. * If the purchaser of the above described property is someone other than the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust, the purchaser shall also pay, to the extent applicable, the land transfer tax in the amount of one percent (1%) of the purchase price.

To the extent this sale involves residential property with less than fifteen (15) rental units, you are hereby notified of the following: ( a.) An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to Section 45-21.29 of the North Carolina General Statutes in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold; and (b.) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

This 23rd day of October, 2012.

John W. Fletcher III Esq. Guthrie, Davis, Henderson & Staton, 719 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203-5113 KMH3496 (11/14 & 21/12)

NOTICE OF FORECLOUSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CLEVELAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by DANNY C. GOFORTH to ALI PAKSOY, Trustee, which was dated November 23, 2004 and recorded on November 23, 2004 in Book 1433 at Page 575, Cleveland County, North Carolina.

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by said deed of Trust and the undersigned, C. ANDREW NEISLER, JR., Substitute Trustee ( Appointment of Substitute Trustee recorded in Book 1643 at Page 2369, Cleveland County Registry) in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale of December 4, 2012 at 10:30 a.m., and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property in Cleveland County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING that parcel of land with all the buildings and improvements thereon, being designated as Lot No. 91 as shown on a map of the property of Burlington Mills Corporation (Phoenix Mill, No. 2 Plat) Kings Mountain, NC dated April 5, 1948 and recorded in Plat Book 5 at Page 46

of the Cleveland County Registry.

Said property is commonly known as 26 Bennett Drive, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs or Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, right of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record, To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is DANNY C. GOFORTH. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 4521.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in posses-

sion by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 day’s written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the Substitute Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Substitute Trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr. Substitute Trustee CLONINGER & NEISLER, P.O. Box 515 Kings Mountain, NC 28086 PHONE: (704) 739-4766 FAX: (704) 739-6485 KMH3502 (11/21 & 28/12)

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KMHS honor roll

Ms. Turner’s Top Tigers are Nortth School are,front row Danielle Cotton, Emileigh Marr, Jaiden Currence, CJ Burris, and Logan Hayslip. Second row Jasalyn Cash, Tyler McIntyre, Samuel Hanvy, Will Varner, Zariah Coventon-Rodgers, Emma Bush, and Levi Humphries.

Back row Mrs. Blanton, Mrs. Nalley, and Mrs. Turner

NORTH: honor roll and awards From page 4C A/B Honor Roll First Grade: Kenia Davidson, Brooklyn Johnson, Chase Smith, Jayden Smith, Ben Tarin, Kevion Brown, DeMarria Johnson, Genesis Tinoco, Michael Washburn.

Second Grade: Brayden Blair, Briana Dennis, Bryce Hall, Ashley Laye, Tajon McCoy, Nyirah Petty, Blake Shuler, Makayla Bennett, Hope Funderburk, Journie Gill, Kyrstin Hastings, Christina James, Samaii Johnson, Atticus Woodall.

Third Grade: Jacob Beachum, Tyler Elliott, Madison Humphries, Nate Moose, Kailey Snyder, Heather Hill, Jeffrey Oaks, Paydon Oliver, Seth Wyte.

Fourth Grade: Jamye Adams, Trevor Bell, Haleigh Dennis, Madison Goddard, Kendreana Lee, Robert Lipscomb, Bailey Payne, Titus Phillips, Daniel Thomas, Talaysia Watson, Olivia Bennett, Aden Darnell, Kobe Paysour, Kaleb Starnes, An-

nalisa Yanero, Alex Barrett, Hunter Deaver, Lauren Hullender, Nicholas Johnson, Kaitlyn McKee. Principal’s Pals Zariah CovingtonRodgers, Tianna Kaiser, Tyler Talbert First Grade: Cheyanne Reynolds, Devon Dorsey, Jaidyn Moses.

Second Grade: Keith St. Clair, Christina Maxwell Third Grade: Nate Moose, DeShawn Dean, Natalie Anthony Fourth Grade: Ally Welch, Manuel CorrilloTeran, Hannah Allen.

Terrific Kids: Kindergarten: Levi Humphries, Samuel Hanvy, Jeremiah Hunter, Brei-Ahna Canipe, Lindzey Boulanger, Joshua Davis First Grade: Michael Garland, Samantha Harrelson, Kaley Arter, Ethan Maddox, Taylor Canipe, Elliott Habel.

Second Grade: Kalynn Littlejohn, Bryce Hall, John William Eagle, Julianna Williams

Third Grade: Alexis Clary, Lavonte Simmons, Gracie Cox, Blake Mertz, Karissa Smith, Warren Taylor.

Fourth Grade: Destiny DeFreitas, Daniel Thomas, Alec Stinnett, Kaleb Starnes, Ansley Habel, Jaidin Moore Good Citizens: Anthony Anselmo, Kenia Davidson, Chase Clark, Genesis Tinoco, Claire Bennett, Kaleb Suratt, Ashley Laye, Mekayla Lynch, Makayla Bennett, Vince Jenkins, Jonah Payne, Madison Humphries, Evan Briggs, Avery Philbeck, Casey Smith, Seth Wyte, Jamye Adams, Haleigh Dennis, Rece Guy, Elijah Hunter, Kody Starnes, Katie Davis, Christian Tyler.

Math Award Winners: Emma Bush, Kylie Dykes, Dayton Holt, Aidan Gill, Christopher Meredith, Reed Cooper, Colby Carroll, Julianna Williams, Macey Deering, Karissa Smith, Marlee Arnold, Ally Welch, Clinton Turner, Jaxson Bolin.

Kings Mountain High School “A” Honor Roll for the first nine weeks includes the following: 9th GRADE: Sean Anderson, Jasmine Ballew, Jordanne Briggs, Erin Calhoun, Allen Card, Sara Carringer, Gibson Conner, Jordan Davis, Kayla Davis, Tanner Davis, Taylor Davis, Andrew Estridge, Jensen Fleisher, Taylor Gilbert, Amber Gipson, Tess Goode, Weston Harmon, Gregory Hawkins, Wesley Henson, Ashlea Hodge, Gwendolyn Hopper, Kassie Horn, Daisie Hullender, Samaya Jarrett, Cora, Jennings, Ethan King, Lindsey Laughridge, Jarrett Ledford, Peyton Lemons, Brenner Martin, Hannah McComas, Hunter McPherson, Tynesha Merriman, Kiersten Moore, Joshua Orton, Camryn Pearson, Maxwell Peterson, Albert Petty, Darha Ponder, Tyler Randle, Tiana Roberts, Amber Sellers, Johana Sellers, Alexis Short, Tara Sikes, Austin Sipes, Nathan Sipes, Victoria Spencer, Emma Stewart, Mikayla Stuart, Melissa Sweezy, Tiara Thurman, Jada Tillman, Stevette Tomberlin, Taylor Wade, John Ward, Jacob Warren, Annette Waters, Lori Williamson, Will Wilson, Destiny Wood.

10th GRADE: Mikayla Absher, Abbigail Barber, Tyler Batchler, Daisy Carcamo, Destiny Carson, Anna Cerjan, Katie Chapman, Noah Coleman, Jose Cortez Galvan, Taylor Crotts, Michael Falls, Ivette Fernandez, Collin Foster, Brianna Gamble, Lauren Gould, Gregory Grabert Jr., Jamie Hale, Mallory Harris, Tiffany Harris, Emily Hester, Kirby Hullender, Jon Moore, Jordan Moore, Abbie Moss, Rachel Mower, Kathryn Norris, Tanner Orders, Kayla Penner, Trenton Ploeger, Sabriyya Roberts, Christopher Robertson, Lesley Scheel, Johanna Scism, Mackenzie Smith, Elizabeth Williams.

11th GRADE: Mary Asgari, Timothy Ausburn, Will Burns, Rebekah Bridges, Matthew Brown, Cameron Bullock, Nicholas Chanthavong,, Ashley Chapman, Michael Cole, Melissa Crouse, Mason Dellinger, Hattie Dover, Katie Ellis, Caje Etters, Annamarie Fulbright, Adrienne Green, Lyndsay Isenhour, Vincent Lewis, Donnie Malaything, Edureka McConneaughey, Haley McDougal, Jordyn Peterson, Madison Pillado, Becca Robinson, Molly Short, Madeline Skeith, Joshua Styers, Austin Toney, Waters.

Nick Lease, left, and Justin Chapman star in 'Down Came the Rain,'' the Kings Mountain High School Theatre production which won the State Distinguished Award for Theatre last weekend.

KM High theatre receives Distinguished Service Award Kings Mountain High School Theatre has earned the State High School Play Festival Distinguished Award for only the second time in school history, and will present the award-winning “Down Came the Rain” starring Justin Chapman and Nick Lease, representing the state in the Southeastern Theatre Conference High School Theatre Festival in March in Louisville, Ky. Dan E. Trehame directs the theatre program.

In early November, Kings Mountain High School performed two shows as part of the North Carolina Theatre Conference Regional Play Festival–Hamlet: “Zombie Killer” of Denmark by Chris Stiles and “Down Came the Rain” by Burgess Clark. The shows were presented before an audience and pair of judges at the Watauga High School site.

“Down Came the Rain” was one of two shows chosen as Distinguished Plays and moved on to join shows from eight other sites at the State High School Play Festival, where the process was repeated with the addition of one more judge. This weekend, KMHS Theatre’s production of “Down Came the Rain” was chosen as one of two Distinguished Plays for the State High School Play Festival.

The SETC High School Theatre Festival is part of the larger 64th Annual SETC Con-

vention, which will be held in March.

Schools from ten states in the southeastern United States will participate in the festival and attend the largest theatre convention in the nation.

Starring Justin Chapman and Nick Lease, both recipients of Excellence in Acting Awards at the state level, “Down Came the Rain” is a touching look at the relationship between two brothers. Michael (Lease) is on a camping trip with his mentally handicapped brother, Brucie (Chapman). Through their conversation around camp, we see each experience both the love and annoyance that only brothers can inspire. While the relationship between the two brothers has a love for each other at its core, Michael’s frustration with Brucie quickly becomes apparent, and as time wears on, that frustration builds to dangerous levels.

In an ending that has been described as “eye-opening” Michael realizes the cost of loving and being responsible for his actions.

Justin Chapman and Nick Lease play their parts with such sincerity that you will find yourself laughing and crying right along with their happiness and pain. The story of “Down Came the Rain” paired with the award-winning talent of Mr. Chapman and Mr. Lease create one of the most powerful shows in recent KMHS Theatre history.

12th GRADE: Octravious Bess, Andrew Buchanan, Michael Cerjan, Aaron Foster, Mitchell Hardee, Tyler Herdon, Jonathan Long, William McGill, Gregory McGinnis Jr., Kaitlyn McNeilly, Rebekah Miles, Kortni Pruitt, Dakota Putnam, Hailey Rotenberry, Kaitlyn Saldo, Larry Stacey Jr., Kassandra Thompson, Carver Warren III, Celina Zinnerstrom.

“A-B” Honor Roll for the first nine weeks includes the following: 9th GRADE: Matthew Absher, Trevor Alexander, Lilly Baldwin, Jennifer Bean, Nicholas Bell, Taylor Boheler, Melissa Bounpheng, Krystin Bowen, Malek Brown, Joshua Brucker, Jimmy Chanthapheng, Jonathan Chapman, Cameron Clark, Riley Coleman, Mary Crepps, Courtney Crotts, Geoffrey Dawkins, Lauren Dellinger, MaryFaye Dodson, Joshua Drake, Brittany Duncan, Jasmine Dye, Autumn Ellis, Hannah Ellis, Dylan Ervin,

Ashley Falls, Ashley Faucette, Austin Fleming, Isaiah Fox, Jada Francis, David Gamble, Tony Goins II, Bailey Goodson, Brittany Green, David Gregory, Aiyanna Grier, Michael Gunter, Nicholas Hayes, Daveyon Helms, Ambar Herrera, Demetrius Hill, Tatiyana Hopper, Emily Howe, Makayla Hughes, Dalton Hullender, Joseph Humphries, Jr., Austin Humphries, Nastajah Hutchens, Madison Ingle, Bakari James, Justyce Jones, Edward Kelley, Andy Khounmeuang, Adam Kiser, Joseph Korch Jr., William Kornegay, Courtney Lanier, Courtney Ledford, Emily Martin, Krystal Martin, Sara Mayes.

Other “A B” Honor Roll 9th graders are: Destinee McClain, Jair McCluney, Ty’ree McCoy, Kayla Murphy, Leah Nations, Gregory Null, Aaron Oakley, Sahira Patterson, Andre Payne, Adam Pressley, Justin Queen, Autumn Reese, Shadeah Reid, Marshall Reynolds, Tykiah Rhodes, Christopher Robbins, Jr., Zavier Roberts, Cornelius Roseboro, Kashaiyia Russell, Bryan Sanders Jr., Toni Sanders, Timothy Setzer, Amber Sewell, Ethan Simmons.

Other “A-B” Honor Roll 9th graders include: Carl Skidmore, Eustacia Smith, Mikayla Smithson, Zackery Stewart, Chase Stirewalt, Jordan Sweezy, Sterling Taylor, Ashleigh Teague, Courtney Teague, Katelyn Terry, Tiffani Thompson, William Towery Jr., Chanthapone Tuttanon, Marco Vargas Chichester, Kayla Ware, Anna Waters, David Wells, Randy Whitworth III, Jonah Williams, Robin Williams, Taylor Williams, Bethany Wilson, Joshua Wray, Jacob Wright.

10th GRADE: Shawn Adams Jr., Kelsey Adams, Haleigh Anderson, Austin Anthony, Devin Ayscue, Justin Babiec, Lyndsey Baity, Robert Baker, Zoe Barnette, Michael Beard, Adam Beason, Joshua Beheler, Jared Belcher, Joshua Best, Ashley Blanton, Stacey Borchert, Kierston Bowen, Morgan Bowen, Sarah Bradshaw, Faythe Brown, Trevor Capotosta, Daniel Capps Jr., Taylor Carlan, Erica Carpenter, Kaitlyn Carpenter, Dalton Cash, Cassidy Chapman, William Clampett, Adhija Clark, Tico Crocker II, Ashley Curry, Deona Davis, Mary Dellinger, Tory Dover, Collin Dula, Mallorie Edmonson, Martina Edwards, Lauren Ferrell, Brandon Ford, Amber Foster, Zachary Finderburke, McKenzie Gibson, Emily Gilbert, Autumn Gill, Dylan Graham, Allison Grant, Courtney Hamm, Caroline Hardin, Lillian Hawkins, Robert Henderson, Leah Herndon, Lindsey Injejikian, Sabrina Inthisareth, Shad Johnson Jr., Alexis Johnson, Casey Johnson, Haley Johnson, Raekwon Kelly, Carl Lacey, Morgan Lightsey, Shami’va Little, David Lovelace, Madison Lutz, Tyquassia Mackey, Brent Martin, Nicholas Matola, Marcus McKee, Garrett McKinney, Taylor McNeill, Adam Mooneyhan, Jasmine Moore, Christina Morris, Cassie Morton, Hannah Mosley, Amanda Mullen, Jacob Narvaez, Rielly Neal, Erin Neisler, Joshua Nelson, Haley Ogden.

Other “A B” Honor Roll 10th graders are: Alex Owensby, Tichina Parker, John Pearson, Kaitlyn Perez, Amontae Perkins, Angel Peterson, Hali Phillips, Jonathon Proctor, Cameron Ramsey, Madison Ramsey, Joshua Randle, Tajay Rhodes, Arrick Rithiphong, Kristin Robinson, Miles Robinson, Maximiliano Sap-

pia Rodriguez, Sarah Scism, Makayla Scott, Eric Setlock, Brandon Sheffield, Brandon Short, Haven Sipes, Jamie Slater, Sara Smart, Kayla Smith, Victoria Smith, Jacob Sneed, Logan Stevens Cheyanne Stirewalt, Baylee Stroup, Taylor Stump, Brittney Tarbush, Brandi Thompson, Trequawn Torres, Joshua Tucker, Samuel Valentine Mayoral, Colin Watkins, Duncan West, Leah Whisnant, Mara Woods, Kayla Wright.

11th GRADE: Sarah Adams, Caleb Allison, Alexander Austin, Hannah Bickley, Katherine Bieker, Deja Black, Sarah Blalock, Trevor Blanton, Jerrad Boone, Nina Bouonpheng, Abbey Bragg, Artaysia Brooks, Ian Brooks, Justice Brown, Spencer Burton, Roneshia Byers, Haley Camp, Kaitlynn Cannon, Amber Case, Chandler Champion, Hannah Christenbury, Joshua Craig, Tionja Crumpton, Carson Deninger, Keenah Dimetros, Emiy Dover, Douglas Edgerton, Wynter Ellis, Natalie Fedyschyn, Mason Fleisher, Elaina Francis, Dorothy Gettys, Alyssa Greene, Tray Greer, Alex Grooms, Robert Gunter, Ryan Hall, Emily Harris, Ceikeyia Haynes, Brittany Hiser, Cameron Hord, Jonathan Jackson, Anjelica Jimson, Hanna Johnson, Brandon Jones, Nicholas Lease, Hannah Maples, Catherine McAbee, Steven Moore, Melissa Morrison, Caroline Murray, Nathan Nash, Octavia Nixon, Deja Odoms, Jordan Owens, Harsh Patel, Radhika Patel, Kurstin Patrick, Alayna Pearson, Mitchell Peeler, Elizabeth Petty, Mikayla Price, Brittany Poeng, Collen Queen, Gabrielle Rhodes, Jada Roberts, Mary Robinson, Connor Rochford, Taylor Rogers, Matthew Ross, Betzaira Saenz, Zackery Saldo, Jayna Sananikone, Adam Satterfield, Leah Scruggs, Joshua Sherer, Rebekah Sherrill, Morgan Short, Trista Sikes, Adam Smith, Taquisha Smith, Kelton Stone, Paige Velez, Micah Waters, Sharda Whiteside, Emily Wilson, Andrew Withers, Jacob Yarbro, Lydiana Zwick, Jack Zyble.

12th GRADE: Yesenia Abrego Vargas, Matthew Allen, Dylan Allison, Omnineisha Allison, Ethan Anderson, Colby Bailey, Wyneisha Bell, Olivia Blalock, Sara Borov, Jeremy Bouldin, Summer Bridges, Michael Brunswick, Maegan Bullard, Dustin Burgess, Joshua Burnett, Maverick Canipe, Justin Chapman, Reagan Childers, Baron Crawford, Kelsie Davis, Jason Dawkins, Misty Dayton, Alexandra Dettloff, Madison Dye, Courtney Elmore, John Etters, Kaylee Faile, Megan Fitch, Kellie Ford, Britany Fuzie, Dustin Gilbert, Angelica Harris, Paige Harrison, Elizabeth Hay, Devin Heath, Katie Holland, Miranda Horn, Kimbra Huffstetler, Alexis Hurd, Da’Zohna Jarrett, Joseph Lewis, Robert Mason, Jada Mauney, Reggie McDaniel Jr., Lyndsey Murphey, Aaron Parsons, Jordan Pearson, Jack Peddycord III, Faith Phillips, Phillip Quinn, Kayla Ramey, Tyler Reller, Wilson Rikard, Courtney Sanders, Jose Sappia Rodriguez, William Sellers, Allison Simmons, Brianna Stewart, Jane’t Stewart, Amanda Tarbush, Justice Taylor, Tyler Thompson, Taryn Treadway, Stephanie Vickers, Camille Watson, Jonathan Watson, Carlotta Welch, Emily Whitaker, Stephenie Wright, Taylor Wright, Hannah Wyte.

Parkinson’s Support Group meets November 27 in Shelby Vickie Wyatt will present a program on “Humor the Tumor: Using Laughter to Overcome” at the quarterly meeting of the Parkinson’s Support Group at

Life Enrichment Center in Shelby.

The group, which is open to anyone free of charge, will meet Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 6 p.m.

Handicap parking is in the rear of the facility at 110 Life Enrichment Blvd. For more information call Linda at 704-4840405.