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FIREFIGHTER – Taylor Thrift is the first full-time female firefighter in the Kings Mountain Fire Department. Photo by LIB STEWART
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If and when the fire alarm sounds at all hours of the night firefighter Taylor Thrift jumps into her clothes and takes off with the men to do her job. The 21-year-old first full time female firefighter in the Kings Mountain Fire Department thought it was “cool” as a member of the junior team before she turned 18 but now she helps put out fire whether it's a car fire, a house fire, or a grass fire that turns out to be a
false alarm. The biggest fire that she helped fight was a J. E. Herndon Company cotton fire last February and firemen were on the scene 28 hours to keep the fire from spreading to plants. “There was lots of cotton that burned,'' she said. Last month fire damaged two duplex apartments pretty badly, she said, and there were no injuries. She worries that people don't take seriously the no burning ban in effect. Some still want to fire up bonfires in See THRIFT, Page 16
Police will play Santa in annual toy giving Kings Mountain Police Department will again play Santa Claus to children of the community with toys they plan to distribute to the needy on Christmas Eve. Det. Sgt. Todd McDougal is chairman of the event and asks that those who want to donate toys to take them to the Police Department at any time He said that Kings Mountain people have been very generous in past years in also donating cash or checks so that
police in the Detective Division can purchase toys. Checks should be made out to KMPD Toy Room. Police say the annual toy giving from the community brings “much pleasure” to children on Christmas and also presents the police with toys they can give to a child in emergency situations, such as wrecks. “Their eyes really light up when they see a teddy bear or another toy they have always wanted,'' said McDougle.
Holiday Hounds new parade feature 'Mutts on Main Street' will be a new feature of the annual Christmas parade Dec. 3 . Pet owners can take their pets ( the pets must have had all their shots) and walk with them in the parade of “Holi-
day Hounds.” There is no entry fee for the pets and owners to walk the parade rout Contact Events Coordinator Christy Conner at christy. conner@gmail.com or call City Hall at 704-734-0333 or check the city of Kings Mountain website for more information.
The city is gearing up for Winter Wonderland, the 2016 holiday festivities in Kings Mountain which includes three nights of family fun events kicked off with the annual Christmas parade on Dec. 3 at 3 p.m followed by lights turned on all over the city at 5:30 p.m. “It's new and exciting,'' says the city's Events Coordinator Christy Conner. “We are combining downtown favorites such as the Toys, Games and Trains exhibit at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum, the dancing Christmas lights paired with Let It Snow Radio on Railroad Avenue and festivities at Patriots Park.'' A full schedule of activities is listed in an advertisement in today's Herald on
page 6. Conner said that Mayor Scott Neisler will turn on the switch for all the Christmas lights at the same time to coincide with the start of Winter Wonderland at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3 following the parade. “Our goal is to make this a more community-wide event as we bring together dance groups of all ages, children and youth choruses, and adult choirs to perform over a three night period at the Gazebo in Patriots Park,'' said Conner. The first night of Winter Wonderland will be on Saturday, Dec. 3 with entertainment in the Park from 5-7:30 p.m. Then on the next two Friday nights, Dec. 9 and 16, more live per formances will take place at the Gazebo at 5:30 p.m. and continue for two hours. Connections Church will
serve hot chocolate, warm apple cider, coffee and cookies on Dec. 9 and Dec. 16 in the Park. Craig Pittman, owner of Mr. B's Fun Foods and a member of CCKM, will be donating treats just as he did for the tree lighting ceremony last year at Mauney Memorial Library. Conner said there will be opportunities for children to write letters to Santa and place them in a mailbox at city hall. And she says it's rumored that Santa will be at Patriots Park to speak with children of all ages to hear their wish lists. Conner said the public is encouraged to take the opportunity to visit the Kings Mountain Historical Museum, 100 E. Mountain St., for the fabulous train displays assembled by Bill Ware and the Piedmont “S” Gaugers, as well as railroad memorabilia, and antique games and toys. She said the downtown Fantasy Light Show is a must see with thousands of LED lights in all colors animated to music and song. There will be Elves in the shelves
at Mauney Memorial Library, 100 S. Piedmont Ave., and there will be weekly clues to find the friendly elves hiding among the books. Third and fourth graders from West Elementary and Grover Elementary will decorate the city hall and downtown businesses with snowflake designs and children can take their letters to S anta Claus to city hall during business hours 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Also on parade day the Kings Mountain Historical Museum will offer a free tour of the historic Barber House which will be decorated for the holidays and where traditional craft demonstrations will be led by 18th century costumed interpreters. This tour will take place from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. A tour of the historic William Andrew Mauney house, restored by Mrs. Charles Neisler at 104 N. Battleground Avenue will be open for tours from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The restored house at 104 N. Battleground Ave., was the home of the city's first mayor.
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Moore gets support for second term Kings Mountain lawyer and native Tim Moore has been g i v e n u n a n TIM MOORE i m o u s support from Republican members of the North Carolina House of Representatives to lead the House as Speaker for a second term. The action was taken by
Republicans, who hold a large majority of seats in the House, on Monday at their caucus but the final vote won't be taken until lawmakers return to Raleigh in January to nominate Moore. Moore was first elected Speaker of the House in 2014. “I am honored to receive their unanimous support,'' Moore said. “We've accomplished a lot this last session, and I want to build on that success.”
Moore was recently elected without opposition to serve his eighth term as NC House 111th Representative from Cleveland County. “Tim deserves another term as speaker,'' said 110th Representative Kelly Hastings, whose district also includes Gaston and a portion of Cleveland County. “He's a hard worker and he tries to be fair to the whole caucus and he's fair to the whole House.”
Hastings, of Cherryville, was also reelected without opposition recently to his third term in the N. C. House of Representatives. Moore and his Kings Mountain staff serve as legal counsel to the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners. Moore is the son of Jean and former city councilman Rick Moore of Kings Mountain. He has two sons.
Wednesday Advent services begin November 30 Advent services will be held each Wednesday at 12 noon beginning Wednesday, Nov. 30 and continuing through Dec. 21. The 30-minute services will be conducted at churches in the community with ministers of the community conducting the worship service. Kings Mountain Miniserial Association sponsors the services to which the community is invited to attend. Unlike the Lenten sevices in the Spring, there will be no meal served after the services.
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■ OBITUARIES
Bonnie Lee Collins loved to cook
BLACKSBURG, SC Bonnie Lee Conner Collins, 93, of Blacksburg, went to be with her Lord, her husband, and her only son on Friday, November 18, 2016. Born in Cleveland County, NC, our Granny was the daughter of Rev. Charles Pickney Conner and Florence Morrison Conner. Granny’s life-long sweetheart of 54 years, Jack Collins, her son whom she adored, Jackie Leon Collins, and an infant son passed before her and completely broke her heart. Also, waiting on her in Heaven were 6 sisters, Pearl Bates, Ethel Neal, Eunice Lovelace, Bertha Blalock, Ada Conner, Betty Bolin and 6 brothers Gene Conner, Clyde Conner, Fred Conner, Johnny Conner, Ernest Conner, and Bill Conner. Granny Collins attended Hopewell Baptist Church in Blacksburg. Our Granny will always be remembered as the best cook in the entire world. During her childhood she was allowed to stay inside and cook for her brothers and sisters who worked on their farm. Granny also worked in a cotton mill in Grover for a short time and worked in the school cafeteria when needed. Granny will always be remembered for her love of singing gospel hymns, her love of cooking for her big family, and her everlasting unconditional love for her entire family. Granny leaves her legacy of love to her 6 Grandchildren, Joshua Taylor Collins and wife Denise, Jill Collins Beam and husband Randy, Janie Collins Allen and husband Chris, Jenny Collins Stroupe and husband Dennis, Joy Collins Thayer and husband Frank, and Julie Collins Atkinson and husband Jerry; 21 Great Grandchildren (who know her as YaYa)- Heather Collins, Hannah Waddell, J.J. Collins, Courtney and Ashley Gore, Kellan Beam, Mollie Dixon, Alice Beam, Janna Roberts, Justin Roberts, Matt Allen, Josh Carter, J.Andrew and Jackson Gore, Josie Stroupe, Lucy and LeeAnne Thayer, Andy, Holden, J.T., and Brooklyn Philbeck; and 11 Great Great GrandchildrenWOW, all of these from one son! Also, our family’s lifelong friend Bud Killian who has always been so precious to us all. Granny took with her to Heaven her famous biscuit recipe- which none of us could ever perfect! A celebration of her wonderful life was held Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 at 3 p.m. with an hour of visitation beginning at 2 p.m. at Hopewell Baptist Church in Blacksburg. The service was conducted by Rev. Eddie Bolin, Rev. Vernon Craig, and members of our family. She will be laid to rest beside her husband at Mountain View Cemetery in Blacksburg. The family will be at our Granny’s home, 203 West Pine St., Blacksburg, SC. Pallbearers serving were J. J. Collins, Kellan Beam, Justin Roberts, J. Andrew Gore, Jackson Gore, Andy Philbeck, Holden Philbeck and J. T. Philbeck. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hopewell Baptist Church Youth Fund or Building Fund, 511 Old Chester Road, Blacksburg, SC, 29702. E-condolences may be made at whitecolumnsfuneralservice.com. White Columns is serving the Collins Family.
John F. Pettus retired teacher
KINGS MOUNTAIN - John F. Pettus, 67, resident of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully November 15, 2016 at his home. He was born in Gaston County, NC to the late John D. Kell Pettus and Hazel Ritch Pettus. Mr. Pettus retired after 35 years as a teacher with Kings Mountain District Schools, having taught at Central School and the Kings Mountain Middle School. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, where he was a former deacon and Sunday School teacher. He was a former member of the Lion’s Club and former member and past president of NCAE. He enjoyed volunteering with the Kings Mountain Hospital Auxiliary. He was also a member of the Gardner-Webb University Alumni Association and former CODAP Volunteer of the year. Surviving are his wife of 44 years: Norma King Pettus, of the home; son, Shawn Pettus and wife, Amanda, Bessemer City, NC; brother, Michael Pettus and wife, Sondra, Davidson, NC; and two grandchildren: Kayla McNeilly and Alex Davis. The funeral service was conducted at First Baptist Church, Kings Mountain,, Friday, November 18, 2016 at 3 p.m.. Dr. John Sloan officiated the service. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Youth Ministry, 605 W. King Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
Jackie Dale Short KINGS MOUNTAIN - Jackie Dale Short, 64, resident of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Nov. 18, 2016 at Testa Family Hospice House, Kings Mountain. Mr. Short was formerly employed with Anvil Knit, retired from Spectrum Yarns, and was also a brick mason. The funeral was conducted Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 at 3 p.m. at New Life Family Worship Center, of which he was a member. Randy Short and Dr. Robert Eng officiated the service. The family received friends from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 in the sanctuary of New Life Family Worship Center prior to the funeral service. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
Scotty “Scott” Dee Woods KINGS MOUNTAINScotty “Scott” Dee Woods, 55, passed away Wednesday November 16, 2016 at Hospice of Wendover surrounded by loving family and friends. A native of Potter County, TX, he was the son of the late Bynum and Fay Woods of Kings Mountain. He worked in textiles and at Eaton Corporation where he was an exceptional employee. He was energetic and hard working at what he loved best, he had many years at both places of perfect attendance. He loved his family and loved to joke with everyone. He enjoyed collecting Beatles memorabilia, coins, and old family pictures, and going out with friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one daughter, Heather Paysour of Shelby. He is survived by his two sons, Brandon Lee Woods of Grover and Austin Will Brackett of Blacksburg, SC; one brother, Ricky Woods and wife Bonnie of Shelby; two sisters, Jackie Porter and husband Roger, twin sister, Debbie W. Lail and husband Sam all of Shelby; one granddaughter, Chloe Woods of Grover; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Steve, Tami and Kimme Guin, Fredia Baily, Sandy Jones and Doug, Shelia and Chris Walker, Willie Wray, Charlie Jones, and all his buddies at Eaton. A funeral service was held 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 in the Chapel of Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain. The family received friends from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at the funeral home. Rev. Ron Caulder officiated the service. Interment was in Mountain Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Eastside Baptist Church, 308 York Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Online condolences: www.claybarnette.com Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain was in charge of arrangements.
Samantha Lowery SHELBY – Samantha Lowery, 50, of Shelby, passed away Nov. 15, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. A funeral service, officiated by the Rev. Scott Butler was held 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel – 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia. The receiving of friends and family was from 6 – 8 pm Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at the funeral home and other times at her father’s home, 105 Williams Road, Kings Mountain. Burial was in Sunset Cemetery in Shelby. Condolences may be made on line at www. greenefuneral.com Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
Betty P. Williams loving sister and friend
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Betty P. Williams, 75, resident of Kings Mountain, NC, went to her heavenly home on November 17, 2016 at Testa Family Hospice House, Kings Mountain, NC. She was born in Cleveland County to the late Carl Williams and Grace Elizabeth Walker Williams and was also preceded in death by her sister, Iva McSwain and brotherin-laws, Thomas Henson and Floyd Decker. Betty was a wonderful and loving sister and friend who enjoyed cooking, baking and traveling. She attended First Wesleyan Church, Kings Mountain, NC and was a homemaker. Surviving are her sisters, Bertha Henson and Ruth Decker Cook and husband, Dewey; brothers, Samuel H. Williams and wife, Gail; Carl Willis Williams and wife, Lois; and Jimmy Williams and wife, Trixie, all of Kings Mountain, NC, and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service was conducted Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at First Wesleyan Church at 2 p.m. Rev. Don Williams officiated the service. The family received friends from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 in the sanctuary of the church prior to the service. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. Memorials may be made to Testa Family Hospice House, c/o Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. A guest register is available at www.harrisfunerals. com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
Philip Hager KINGS MOUNTAIN— Phil Hager, 80, of 412 Belvedere Circle, died Nov. 17, 2016, at his residence. Visitation will be held 30 minutes prior to the funeral service Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Bynum Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, Kings Mountain. Mr. Hager served as city councilman from Ward I from 1991-1999 and as mayor pro tem from 199597. Mayor Scott Neisler had the city flag lowered in respect to Mr. Hager. Condolences: www. genesisfuneralservices.com Genesis Services & Chapel of Kings Mountain is serving the family.
George A. Dee SHELBY - George Alexander Dee, 69, of 412 Belvedere Circle, Kings Mountain, died November 21, 2016 at his residence. Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, will be announced by Genesis Funeral Services. Condolences: www.genesisfuneralservices.com Genesis Services & Chapel of Kings Mountain is serving the family.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN - Delores Corley, 51, of Kings Mountain, passed away on November 20, 2016 at Carolinas Healthcare System- Kings Mountain. The family will be meeting at 121 Leslie Drive, Shelby. Online condolences: www.genesisfuneralservices.com Genesis Funeral Services & Chapel is serving the family.
GASTONIA - Hunter Wylie, 77, resident of Gastonia, died Nov. 19, 2016 at Caromont Health, Gastonia, NC. Mr. Wylie was retired from Firestone, Kings Mountain, and attended True Gospel Holiness Church, Kings Mountain. The funeral service was conducted Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 at 4 p.m. at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home. Rev. Tim Setzer officiated the service. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 at Harris Funeral Home. Interment was in the Hullender Cemetery in Kings Mountain. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
Marguerite Cowles
KINGS MOUNTAIN Marguerite Eileen Cowles, 101, of Kings Mountain passed away at Kings Mountain Hospital on Nov. 16, 2016. A retired teacher, she was a missionary in the Bayou and in Algeirs, Louisiana along with her husband. The funeral service was conducted Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of which she was a member. Dr. John Sloan officiated the service. The family received friends from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 prior to the service in the Stained Glass Room at First Baptist Church and other times at the home. Interment was in Westview Gardens in Bessemer City. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals. com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
Elsie Fisher Dixon loving mother and grandmother
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Elsie Fisher Dixon, 90, passed away Tuesday November 15, 2016 at Peak Resources of Cherryville. A native of York County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Pearle Tiller Fisher. She was a member of El Bethel United Methodist Church and a member of the United Methodist Women. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Thomas “Chick” Dixon; sisters, Lula Terry, Beatrice Long, Elizabeth Clovas; brothers, David, Allen, Guy, Caleb, and Don Fisher; Daughter-in-law, Sarah Dixon; grandson, Mike Dixon, Jr. She is survived by two sons, Mike Dixon of Shelby, Dwight Dixon and wife Kathy of Kings Mountain; two sisters, Lois Brown of Gastonia, Peggy Fipps of Brunswick, GA; grandchildren, Melanie Dixon and husband Scott Meyer of Lakeville, Minnesota, Amy Malcom and husband Tom of Columbia, SC; great grandchildren, James Michael Dixon, III, Lowell Meyer, Stella Malcom, Reid Meyer. A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov.20, 2016 at El Bethel United Methodist Church with receiving of friends immediately after the service at the church. Rev. Julie Roberts and Rev. Bruce Hobson officiated the funeral service. Memorials may be made to El Bethel United Methodist Church, 122 El Bethel Church Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Online condolences: www.claybarnette.com Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain was in charge of arrangements.
Thomas D. Tindall KINGS MOUNTAIN Thomas Dexter Tindall, Sr. 95, passed away on Nov. 18, 2016 at his home. He was a long time member of Kings Mountain Baptist Church where he served as Deacon, served 20 years as Sunday School Teacher and organized the Children’s Bus Ministry. He was a member of the Fairview Masonic Lodge #339, serving as Master Mason then 33 Degree Mason. He served the lodge as Secretary and Chaplain for 25 years. He also helped organize the Piedmont Piston Range and participated in the John Murphy Toy Run since its inception. He and his wife, Barbara Barker Tindall, had been married 67 years. The family received friends from 12:30-2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 in the sanctuary of Kings Mountain Baptist Church. The funeral service was conducted Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Kings Mountain Baptist Church with Pastot Tim Whitesides officiating the service. Interment, with Masonic rites and full military rites provided by the Marine Corps League Foothills Detachment, was held in Mountain Rest Cemetery. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals. com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
Birtha Wilson SHELBY – Birtha Jane Marlow Wilson, 79, of 1011 Borders Rd., Shelby, passed away Nov. 19, 2016 at Peak Resources, Shelby. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial service. The memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016 at Trinity Baptist Church in Bessemer City. Condolences: www. genesisfuneralservices.com Genesis Funeral Services of Shelby is in charge of arrangements. See more Obituaries, Page 7
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A crowd of 700, including 350 motorcyclists, participated in the 22nd annual Murphey Toy Run Saturday and the winners of the benefit are the children at Shriner's Burn Center and Masonic Home for Children in Oxford, NC and the children who will benefit from Shop with a Cop at the Kings Mountain Police Department. Hundreds of new toys were collected to make Christmas merrier for many youngsters. This was the 22nd year that John Murphey has sponsored the Toy Run. After the run barbecue with all the trimmings was served and the Backroad Band provided music. PHOTOS BY MAYOR SCOTT NEISLER
Pieces of Kings Mountain History By Loretta Husky Cozart
Estelle Grabert, left, receives book donations for the Historical Museum from Loretta Cozart. Mountain Manufacturing Company” dated 1920. The appraisal was probably done for insurance purposes. It lists all mill property, mill village houses, storage sheds, out buildings, and privies. They had Single, Double, and Triple versions. They even had a horse. It outlines original costs, less depreciation, and current replacement value at that time. We knew these books needed preserving, but didn’t know to whom we should entrust them to for safekeeping. After much discussion, we decided to give them to Jerry Hoyle. He was our Social Studies teacher then and knew a lot about Kings Mountain’s history; surely
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Quote of the week It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.
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Always a time to give thanks holiday. In view of the Yet today may also be a many happenings time to recall the philosophy that affect our readof a local man who reminds, ers, some who may “the man who had no shoes be out of work and felt great sorrow for himself face one crisis after until he saw a man who had another, one might no feet.’’ wonder about the Lib Stewart Managing Editor This nation has much to be timeliness of this thankful as do vast majority of year’s annual obserits citizens. vance of ThanksgivIt can be thankful for far-seeing ing, credited to the Pilgrims after forefathers who founded a Constitheir survival of hardship, and for many years in America a national tution on human liberty, the rights
of private property, and individual rights and a governmental format that sometimes appears inefficient but has stood the tests of time. It can be thankful for medical discoveries that promises man a longer and more fruitful life span. It can be thankful for the guarantees of religious freedom that enable a man to worship as he pleases. It is always a time to give thanks.
A Holiday Crisis - Again? loaded with calories America’s next and fat is so delicrisis most likely cious. Of course, started around the who can ever have Halloween holijust one glass of day. Many Amereggnog? icans buy more I am blessed in candy than they that our freezer is give away to the Glenn Mollette full in preparation children trick or Guest Editorial for Thanksgiving. treating. Since we My wife has been want to be thrifty the Commander in Chief in and most of us like candy regards to our meal the last we keep it. We hold on to few years. She has learned the candy to demonstrate how to prepare far in that we are good stewards advance of the big day. In of money. We also hold times past she co-chaired on to it just to eat a piece this event with her mother. or two or three every day. Her Mom has spent the last I’ve held on to Halloween few years in and out of the candy before and eaten hospital and nursing home handfuls of it in a day. and so Carole has carried I normally gain weight the ball of cooking the big if I eat more than 2000 meals. We will have plenty calories a day. This proves to eat and for that I am I’m not exercising enough very grateful. even though I might work The only problem is that off a couple of hundred by about January 1, I will calories at the gym - on be standing on the scale some days. shaking my head. “Whoa I used to exercise 90 is me...or whoa is my minutes or even two hours weight!” I’ll likely exclaim. and could still gain weight I keep reading articles that since I have the ability to eat more than I work off on Americans only gain about one pound during the a treadmill. holiday season. However, Next comes the if we only gain one pound Thanksgiving holiday. I a holiday season and never love Thanksgiving. I have lose it, then after a few a lot to be thankful for like years we are in very sad most Americans. My wife shape. Sadly too many has already been making Americans are in very bad and freezing cookies. The physical shape. Let me problem is I know that quickly stop here and say, they are in the freezer. I think I gain three or four and I know where to find pounds around Christmas them in the freezer. I can and then have to work all take one out at a time and winter to lose it and so far put it in the microwave. I have. However, losing Occasionally I have taken weight just simply gets two out of the freezer. I hope we have some left by harder all the time. We smile and know we the time Thanksgiving is all fight this battle of eating actually here. too much and exercising For some reason after too little. Unfortunately Thanksgiving is over we it’s nothing to really smile begin to really settle in to that much about. We kill the holiday spirit. Christmas programs, parades and ourselves eating too much and eating the wrong all the festive songs begin foods. Too many Ameriairing on the radio. Somecans are obese. That only thing sort of comes over leads to serious health me with festive singing, dancing and holiday cheer. problems from heart issues to cancer and to diabetes. A glass of eggnog from Diabetes is such a chronic the grocery store which is
problem in America. There are different numbers on diabetes. About 30 million people in our country are struggling with this health dilemma. Millions of people are undiagnosed. Diabetes leads to blindness, kidney failure and amputations of feet and legs. There is nothing pretty about diabetes. I confess I eat too much sugar. Overall I eat too much of everything. I’ve always tried to work out but it takes balance in eating, routine exercise and a mentality of trying to live healthy. We are in a crisis in America due to healthcare costs. We can’t afford our medical insurance and it’s almost always financially painful to go the doctor. I see people in nursing homes who are too young to be there. They have become physically dilapidated and unable to care for themselves. The estimated annual health care cost of obesity-related illnesses are a staggering $190.2 billion or nearly 21% of annual medical spending in the United States. Childhood obesity alone is responsible for $14 billion in direct medical costs. (healthcommunitieshealthfuture.org) There are all kinds of scenarios. Some people inherit diabetes, fight it hard and still lose the battle. Lately, I’ve seen this in my own family. My challenge to me is to try to get ahead of this and not let eating bad, inactivity and extra weight become a holiday crisis - again. Glenn Mollette is a syndicated columnist and author of eleven books. He is read in all fifty states. Contact him at GMollette@aol.com. Like his facebook page at www. facebook.com/glennmollette www.glennmollette. com
The Secret Weapon to Ending America's Health Crisis: Schools By Kenneth Thorpe A m e rica has a big, fat problem. A whopping 13 million American children are obese -- and millions more are about to join their ranks. By 2025, according to a report in Pediatric Obesity, the nation will house 17 million obese kids. This is alarming. Obesity can lead to a slew of dangerous health complications, like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. And it imposes immense costs on the nation's healthcare system. To save lives and trim budgets, parents and policymakers alike need to make sure kids learn about health habits early. Unsurprisingly, the biggest culprit in childhood obesity is diet. Only eight in 100 children eat the recommended amount of fruit. Fewer than two in 100 eat enough vegetables. Young Americans wolf down a lot of junk food, though. One in three kids eats fast food every single day. One in four high schoolers drinks soda daily. Kids also aren't getting enough physical activity. Right now, less than half of young Americans get the hour of daily exercise recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Insufficient exercise coupled with poor food choices is a recipe for disaster. The overwhelming majority of obese children -- 80 percent -- don't shed weight as adults, so are destined for a lifetime of obesity. That's devastating for health, obviously, but also for our healthcare system. Obesity costs the United States $210 billion each year. Many chronic diseases stem from obesity See SECRET WEAPON, Page 7
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When Wooly Worms Disagree decide to play a fast (Ed. Note - Bob Inman is a novelist, one on humans? Okay playwright, former Charlie, you go all WBTV anchor, and brown and I’ll go wild most importantly with stripes and maybe author of “Liberty even a little fuschia Mountain.” Bob thrown in. Then we’ll considers Kings watch these hapless Mountain his secBob Inman humans from the ond home because underbrush and laugh our of his affiliation with the butts off. summer production). Another possibility is that I love this time of year in the wooly worms could care the North Carolina mountains. The leaves have fallen less about predicting the in a blaze of color, the air is winter, and are more attuned crisp, and the wooly worms to finding a good place to are out. hibernate. And finally – and You’re familiar, of course, I think we have to give this with the legend of the wooly careful consideration – is worm. The woolys have that this year, the woolys alternating bands of brown and black on their furry bod- were too much distracted by the political campaigns and ies, and from ancient times, got thoroughly confused. folks have studied the bands My friend Delbert Earle to predict the coming winter says his great uncle Orester – black bands for cold and wet, brown for milder and (an avid amateur meteoroldry. ogist if there ever was one) In the mountain town puts no stock whatsoever in of Banner Elk, there’s an wooly worms. He conannual Wooly Worm Festival sults his bunions, which he in October. One of the feaclaims are a wildly accutures is a wooly worm race, rate predictor of weather in which the entrants climb in the offing. Orester will up a length of string. The sit barefoot in front of the winner is proclaimed to be TV, watching the folks on the champion predictor of the Weather Channel, and what’s ahead. More about mutter, “That’s not right.” that in a moment. Occasionally, Orester is So I’m out for a walk in the mountains and wooly right, which, unfortunately, worms are everywhere. The encourages him. first one I spot has bold Now, about the winning black tips front and back wooly worm at the Banner and a length of brown in the Elk festival? His name is middle. So, a tough start to Hans Solo, which gives him the winter, a mild middle, a certain panache, and here and the usual nasty February is his prediction: a normal and March. Great. Now start to winter on December I know how to plan my wardrobe. But wait, the next 21, followed by a couple of weeks of cold and snow, wooly I spy has all brown. then 7 weeks of above Not even a hint of black. So this guy is telling me the normal temperatures with entire winter will be mild. little or no snow, and finally The longer I walk, the more a couple of weeks of average woolys I see, the more contemperatures with light fused I become. They have snow. Somewhere out there every color combination is another wooly with the imaginable. Alas, my only same markings, but I didn’t sartorial choice is to layer. see him on my walk. There What’s going on here? are a couple of them in the Do wooly worms commuunderbrush laughing their nicate with each other? Do butts off. And I’m layering. they get together and have a convention and over-indulge When all else fails, I’ll go in wooly worm libations and see Orester.
Looking back from the Wednesday, Nov. 22, 1995 edition of The Kings Mountain Herald Jerry Mullinax was officially declared the winner of the Ward 2 Council seat Monday night by the Kings Mountain Board of Elections. He was elected by a two vote margin over the incumbent Jim Guyton to his first two-year term at City Hall. Mullinax was obviously pleased at the outcome. His rookie class says there’s never a dull moment in training with Kings Mountain Police Department’s Sgt. James Camp. “That’s because I want them to be the best,’’ said the 19-year-veteran of KMPD. Christie Hughes, Kings Mountain High School senior and daughter of Jackie and Nancy Hughes, will represent
the city as Carrousel Princess in the Thanksgiving Day parade in Charlotte. Santa Claus is coming to town and the community Christmas tree at Mauney Memorial Library will be lit on Monday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. to open the holiday season in Kings Mountain. Music, singing, lights and refreshments will also be featured. Clark Tire was advertising oil filter, chassis, lube and oil change for $15.95 and Sage Sport, 119 W. Mountain St., was advertising men’s and ladies’ ski bibs by Ski West ½ price during the after-Thanksgiving sale. Harris-Teeter was advertising sandwich bread 19 cents loaf with coupon and Ingles, Bessemer City, was advertising hen turkeys 47 cents per pound.
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■ MEDITATION
Election: Post-Mortem II and Thanksgiving our Founding Fathers Note to self. in establishing the Next time pay Electoral College. If as much attenour presidential election to the spelltion was determined ing in your title by popular vote, the as you do the left coast, east coast, body of your and major populawork. Believe tion centers would it or not, beRoger R. fore I became a Woodard, ThD. roll right over the rest of us. Just look doctor, I could Senior Pastor at the political map Family Worship spell. Center and you’ll see red I could all over the counwrite a chapter try, EXCEPT the on my thoughts of the elecmajor cities. Having served tion and where we are as churches in Los Angeles for a nation, but I don’t know 10 years and Chicago for 4, how many would care to I know how lonely a Conread it. One thing stands servative can be there, and out from our recent election how near impossible it is for above all else. We can be a Conservative to be elected. thankful for the wisdom of
I experienced the visits from precinct captains, with not so subtle hints on how I should vote. That being said, Greg Phillips of VoteFraud.org reports his organization has discovered 3 million illegals voted in the election. This is yet to be determined by independent organizations, but if true, Trump probably won the popular vote too. The mantra is we are a nation of immigrants, and that’s true. The difference is the immigrants that built this nation came here to be Americans. They saluted the flag, learned the language, served the nation and made it better. Many in the cur-
rent influx do not love this nation; want to march under another flag and “fundamentally change” the U. S. A. into something we were never founded to be. These people and many of our own citizens do not love the Constitution and the values of “one nation under God” that made the U. S. the greatest nation on earth. So this Thanksgiving, among the many, many blessings I have to be thankful for, I thank God for the Founding Fathers. I thank God for the wisdom He gave them in order to craft the greatest governing documents ever given to mankind. I am thankful
that I am an American. I’m not hyphenated, I’m nothing but American. I have no allegiance to any other nation, flag or system. Only one higher allegiance, Jesus Christ, the strong Son of God, and underpinning of our liberties! Our freedoms and rights come from our great God. “Every good and perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning,’’ ( James 1:17). “THANKS BE TO GOD FOR HIS UNSPEAKABLE GIFT’’ (II Corinthians 9:17).
Children ages 6-12 are invited to participate in “Afternoon Adventures” on Thursday, Dec. 1, 4 p.m., in the Library Community Room of Mauney Memorial Library. They are invited to find their Christmas spirit with an hour of fun making crafts and sharing laughs.
Grover Parade entries invited There is no charge for entries in the Grover Christmas Parade Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. and Parade chairman Anna Hughes is inviting entries by calling 704-730-9221. The lineup will start at 10 a.m. Rain date is Dec. 10.
Fellowship & Faith
Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church 830 E. King St. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917 Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247 Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015 Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152
Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697 Church at Kings Mountain 108 E. Mountain St. (KM Women’s Club Bldg.) 704-739-1323 Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773 Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477 Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310 David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555
St. Mathews Lutheran 201 N. Piedmont Ave. Kings Mountain, NC •
Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 602 Canterbury Road 704-739-9939 Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496
Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com
Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road
East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215
Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997
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
First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266 Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011 Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church 101 Benfield Rd. 704-740-7212 Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351
Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206
Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062
First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651
Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888
First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143
Grace United Methodist Church
First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072
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Daniel, Kayla and Everett Bearden have breakfast with Santa Nov. 19 at the Woman's Club. (Photo by Shelby Camera Video & Photography).
Breakfast with Santa By ANNE GAMBLE Magical Christmas memories were made Saturday at the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club's Breakfast with Santa. Guests enjoyed a delicious breakfast buffet and lovely tables decorated with a variety of Santa Claus figures. Children were treated to pancakes in whimsical holiday shapes. A huge Christmas stocking stuffed with goodies for the family was raffled off to a lucky winner. Upstairs in the parlor, Santa was waiting to hear the wishes of all the boys and girls who wanted to meet him. Photographs were taken by Shelby Camera and Video for purchase.
While the excited children were waiting, activities were available in the auditorium. Simple crafts, coloring, a reading station and a photo booth were there for everyone’s enjoyment. Wonderful elves were waiting to take shoppers into the Elf Closet. Inside was a collection of gifts for mom, dad and grandparents. Children were able to purchase and have packaged so that these presents were a surprise! The day was a special way to kick off the Christmas season. The GFWC NC Kings Mountain Woman’s Club thanks all the volunteers that make club and community events happen.
'Best Christmas Pageant' Opens Friday, Dec. 9 Cherryville Little Theatre will present the hilarious Christmas classic, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” on Dec. 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. Lutricia Bennett is directing the production. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” is the story of a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in his-
tory. You won't believe the mayhem – and the fun - when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on. This delightful comedy is adapted from the best selling Young Adult book by Barbara Robinson and has become a holiday staple for groups across the United States. The play features plenty of great roles for children and adults, a few favorite Christmas carols and a lot of laughs.
Tree of Love decoration Dec. 7 at local hospital Again this holiday season, the Volunteers of Carolinas HealthCare System Kings Mountain will decorate and display a special “Tree of Love” in the main lobby of the hospital, located at 706 West Main Street in Kings Mountain. The volunteers decorate the tree with angels each year in recognition of donations received in support of the group’s scholarship fund. College scholarships are awarded to Kings Mountain High School graduates who choose to pursue healthcare related careers. The scholarship program was begun in 1997 and to date over $50,000 has been awarded to local students. The four-year $2,000 scholarship recipients receive $500 per school year toward their healthcare education provided they remain in good academic standing with their college or university. The total number of scholarships awarded each year is dependent on the gifts received by the volunteer group for the Tree of Love project. The Volunteers of Carolinas HealthCare System Kings Mountain Scholarship Fund is one of the on-going initiatives of the HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County. This year’s Tree of Love will be illuminated in a special ceremony to be held at the hospital on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 5 p.m. All Tree of Love donors, scholarship recipients and the public are invited to attend. Holiday music from the “Kings Review” and a reception will also be featured
during the event. The Tree of Love Chairperson is Jessie Collins and Ann Martin serves as president of the Volunteers of Carolinas HealthCare System Kings Mountain. Persons interested in volunteering at either Carolinas HealthCare System Kings Mountain or Carolinas HealthCare System Cleveland can contact the Volunteer Office at 980-487-3889 for more information on available opportunities.
MISS POPPY – Alley Powers, third grader at East Elementary School, presents a memorial poppy to Mayor Scott Neisler, left, and World War II veteran Howard Bryant, right, at Veterans Day services last week. Photo by JAN HARRIS
Alley Powers is Miss Poppy 2016 Alley Powers, third grader at East Elementary School, is Miss Poppy sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 155. She was recognized by Mayor Scott Neisler at the recent Veterans Day service in Kings Mountain. She will be sponsored by Unit 155 in the city's Christmas parade Dec. 3. Alley is the daughter of Scott and Shelley Powers and granddaughter of DeAnn and Doug Burton, Sherrill and Richard Pressley and Mickey and Patti Powers, all of Kings Mountain. Her sister, Riley Powers, was Miss Poppy 2015 and her sister, Kelsey Powers, was Miss Poppy 2014. Red memorial paper poppies made by hospitalized veterans are distributed by the American Legion Auxiliary at various events in the year, including Veterans Day and Memorial Day weekend. DeAnn Burton is the Auxiliary Poppy chairman.
THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAYS: Toys, Games & TRAINS Exhibit KINGS MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM 100 E. Mtn. Street - 704-739-1019 Nov. 19, 2016 – Jan. 7, 2017 Free Admission The museum is filled with model train displays assembled by the Piedmont “S” Gaugers, as well as railroad memorabilia, and antique toys and games. Downtown Christmas Fantasy Light Show South Railroad Ave. - 704-730-2197 Dec. 3, 2016 – Jan. 2, 2017 Enjoy watching thousands of LED lights in all colors animated to music and song! Tune your car radio to 101.5 (Let It Snow Radio) or listen to the speakers along the sidewalks in Downtown Kings Mountain Elves in the Shelves at the Mauney Memorial Library 100 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2371 Visit the Library and follow the clues provided weekly to find the friendly Elves hiding among the books! It’s SNOWING in Downtown Kings Mountain!! Participating Business in Downtown Well, it’s not REALLY snowing, but there WILL be lots of decorated snowflakes in City Hall and Downtown Businesses all decorated this year by 3rd & 4th grade art students from West and Grover Elementary Schools. Write a Letter to Santa in City Hall 101 W. Gold Street - 704-730-0333 Open 8.30am – 5 pm Children are invited to write their letter to Santa Claus and mail it in the special mailbox in City Hall. There will be paper, stickers and crayons available for the children to use to send their own special message to Santa. DECEMBER 2nd : Nutcracker Ballet presented by Kimberla Burroughs School of Ballet JOY PERFORMANCE CENTER 202 S. Railroad Ave. • 704-730-9408 7 pm - Tickets $10
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3rd: Spirit of Christmas Past KINGS MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM 100 E. Mtn. Street – 704-739-1019 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Free Admission Tour the historic Barber House decorated for the holidays. Learn about the history of Christmas celebrations, and participate in traditional craft demonstrations led by 18th century costumed interpreters. Tours of the Historic William Andrew Mauney House 104 N. Battleground Avenue 9am to 3pm Kings Mtn. Christmas Parade 3pm in Downtown Kings Mountain Winter Wonderland at Patriots’ Park 400 S. Railroad Avenue 5 pm – 7:30 pm Free Admission CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TURNED ON AT 5:30 PM!!! Watch dancers and musical groups perform, visit with Santa Claus, write letters to Santa, and watch the dancing lights on Railroad Avenue! SCHEDULE: 5-5.30pm – Dance Magic 5.30-6pm – Main Street Mutts’ HOLIDAY HOUNDS Competition 6-6.30pm – Resurrection Lutheran Pre-School 6.30-7pm – Southern Class Line Dancers 7-7.30pm – One Voice (1st Baptist Church) Nutcracker Ballet presented by Kimberla Burroughs School of Ballet JOY PERFORMANCE CENTER 202 S. Railroad Ave. 704-730-9408 7 pm - Tickets $10 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4th: Nutcracker Ballet presented by Kimberla Burroughs School of Ballet JOY PERFORMANCE CENTER 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-730-9408 4 pm - Tickets $10
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9th: Winter Wonderland at Patriots’ Park 400 S. Railroad Avenue 5 pm – 7:30 pm Free Admission Watch dancers and musical groups perform, visit with Santa Claus, write letters to Santa, and watch the dancing lights on Railroad Avenue! Wine & Chocolate Pairings at Gentle Moon Cafe 126 W. Gold St – 704-750-6112 $8 per person – Reservations Preferred Nothing is more indulgent than a coupling of creamy dark chocolate and a delicious, full bodied wine. The folks from the Gentle Moon Cafe invite you to learn more about these decadent pairings. Stop by for a tasting and pick up the ideal holiday gift for the discerning palate in your life. Must be 21 years or older. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10th: Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Museum KINGS MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM 100 E. Mtn. Street – 704-739-1019 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Free Admission Santa Claus will be at the Museum during the Toys, Games & TRAINS exhibit to visit with the little ones. Mrs. Claus will also do a special reading of the classic 1823 children’s story, “The Night before Christmas.” FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16TH: Winter Wonderland at Patriots’ Park 400 S. Railroad Avenue 5 pm – 7:30 pm Free Admission Watch dancers and musical groups perform, visit with Santa Claus, write letters to Santa, and watch the dancing lights on Railroad Avenue! Ugly Christmas Sweater Party at the Gentle Moon Café 126 W. Gold St – 704-750-6112 $15/per person You KNOW you’ve got a REALLY UGLY Christmas Sweater and now is the time to show it off!! Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a glass of wine while having a great time with friends old and new!! Must be 21 years or older.
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(Additional activities may be added during the Christmas Season. Check back to the City’s website (www.cityofkm.com) for updates and information!)
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
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Kevin “Shawn” Bumgardner SHERRILLS FORD Kevin “Shawn” Bumgardner, 53 of Sherrills Ford, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center, Hickory. Born January 9, 1963, he was the son of Kenneth Harold Bumgardner, Sr. and Barbara Jean Ford Bumgardner of Kings Mountain. Shawn was a graduate of Gardner Webb University. He served as a former officer in the Lincolnton Police Department and was a former forensics child abuse social worker and owner of and private investigator for Prism Private Investigations. Left to cherish his memory, in addition to his parents, are his wife, Heather Crosby Bumgardner of the home; four daughters, Kendall Alyssa Bumgardner and Britni L. Bumgardner, both of Maiden, and Megan Mariah Bumgardner and Matteson Makenzie Bumgardner, both of the home; three grandchildren, Zamir, Dannalee, and Zaelyn; two brothers, Kenneth Harold Bumgardner Jr. and wife, Donna, and Christopher Wade Bumgardner and fiance Lyn, all of Kings Mountain; sister, Melanie B. O’Bryan and husband, Drew, of Charlotte; father-in-law, Don Crosby and wife, Julie, of Sherrills Ford; mother-in-law, Becky Yates of Charlotte; sister-inlaw, Ashley Sarkis and husband, Brandon, of Leander, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. The Memorial service will be held Friday, November 25, 2016 at Mountain View Baptist Church in Maiden, NC at 2 p.m. with Rev. Matt Seagle officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Children’s Hope Alliance, PO Box 1, Barium Springs, NC 28010. Visit www.burkemortuary.com to register your condolences. Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Bumgardner family.
Toby Reinhardt GROVER - Toby Allen Reinhardt, 19, 2202 Cleveland Ave., Grover, NC, died Monday, November 14, 2016 in Shelby. He was a member of White Harvest Ministries in Shelby, NC. He was employed with McDonald’s as a Kitchen Manager. The funeral service was conducted Monday, Nov.21, 2016 at Genesis Funeral Services. The family received friends from 3-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial was in Fellowship Baptist Church cemetery. Condolences: www.genesisfuneralservices.com Genesis Funeral Services & Chapel of Shelby is serving the family
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Pearl Ruth Wilson
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SHELBY – Pearl Ruth Wilson, 86, of 507 East Marion Street, Shelby, died November 19, 2016 at her home. The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016 at 3 p.m. at Washington Missionary Baptist Chuch. Visitation will be 30 minutes before the funeral service at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Condolences: www.genesisfuneralservices.com Genesis Funeral Services & Chapel of Shelby is serving the family
SHELBY - Arthur Wilmer, 81, 212 Cider Dr., died Nov. 16, 2016 at Novant Health- Charlotte. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service The funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Jerusalem Christian Fellowship. Condolences: www. genesisfuneralservices. com Genesis Funeral Services & Chapel of Shelby is serving the family.
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Kyle Goins, Martin face murder charges Kyle Ray Goins, 37, and Timmons (Tim) Ray Martin, 33, both of 504 Bridges Drive, face first degree murder charges in the death of 59-year-old Danny Goins, Kyle Goins' father. They are in the Cleveland County Detention Center under no bond. Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman said the body of Danny Goins was found inside the burned remains of his mobile home at 410-4 Christopher Road, Shelby, on November 14. The Sheriff said that on Nov. 14 Cleveland County Communications received a fire call at 410-4 Christopher Road, Shelby. Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters found the home on fire, began trying to
extinguish the flames and found a deceased person in the house who appeared to have been shot. The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office, the Cleveland County Fire Marshal and the State Bureau of Investigation were called to investigate. Goins and Martin were arrested on November 15. Kyle Goins had lived with his father in Shelby until recently. ''Investigators have been working on this case nonstop and I am proud of the work they have done. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Goins family. I know this family is struggling right now with the outcome of this investigation,'' the Sheriff said.
SECRET WEAPON From Page 1 -- and chronic disease is expected to cost the nation $42 trillion between now and 2030. Chronic disease is the top driver of rising healthcare costs. Schools are uniquely situated to whip kids into shape. Children spend most days at school -- and typically have at least one meal there. So teachers and administrators could provide students with the resources to stay healthy. But most haven’t. Only four in 10 high schools -- and just two in 10 middle schools -- require students to learn about nutrition. Physical education is vanishing, too. More than 20 percent of schools have removed physical education requirements -- and fewer than one in 10 offer daily gym classes. Better prioritizing nutrition and providing more opportunities for exercise could dramatically improve America’s health -and help trim the nation’s healthcare costs. One study found that adding an hour of gym class for students in kindergarten through fifth graded reduced Body Mass Index by half a point, on average.
Some schools are embracing creative ways to keep students healthy. At Pulsaki Elementary School in Delaware, for instance, each student receives a fruit or vegetable to eat during snack time. They also can participate in a walking club and receive fun tokens to decorate their backpacks based on the number of minutes they’ve walked. The First Lady also has inspired schools to help kids eat better and exercise more. Thanks to a national initiative called Let’s Move!, many schools now work with local chefs to ensure that meals are healthy and tasty. More than 20,000 schools also have committed to integrating 60 minutes of physical activity into their student’s daily schedule. Implementing and participating in initiatives like these can help students get healthy -- and stay healthy throughout their lives. That’ll drastically help these children -- and save our healthcare system big. (Kenneth Thorpe is professor of health policy at Emory University and chairman of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease)
ARRESTS NOV. 14: Landen Chase Richards, 19, Shelby hit/run property damage, $1000 unsecured bond. NOV. 15: Christopher Lee Parrish, 31, 506 Lynn St., failure to appear, $3500 secured bond. NOV. 16: Robert Franklin Plemmons, 44, 108 Churchill Dr, order for arrest, driving while license revoked. NOV. 17: Nancy Payne, 61, 142 Cambridge Oak Circle, larceny, possession stolen goods, $500 secured bond. NOV. 17: Michael Steven Spurrier, 45, 413 S. Cherokee St., Apt. 105, possession with intent to manufacture, sell drug, maintain dwelling place, both felonies, and possession of drug paraphernalia, $5000 secured bond. NOV. 18: Julius Keith Pagen, 47, 209 Waco Road, larceny, criminal summons. NOV. 18: Ashley Corine Courtemanche, 27, Dallas, reckless driving, $435 secured bond. She was alsos cited for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. NOV. 18: Stacy Brooke Williams Boone, 26, 5011 Apt. 48, Pennington Place, second degree trespass, simple assault,, criminal summons. NOV. 20: Tucker Best Counts, 21, Bessemer City, reckless driving, speeding 60 m.p.h. in 35 m.p.h. Zone, DWI, $2500 secured bond. NOV. 19: Jeremy Shane Huffman, 28, 107 Curry Road, assault by strangulation, felony, no bond. CITATIONS NOV. 10: Miranda Rennetta Adams, 25, Grover, expired tag. NOV. 11: Graciela Lopez, 19, 122 Afton Dr., speeding, no operator's license. NOV. 12: Jose Luis Castaneda Hernandez, 41, 917 Sterling Dr. no operator's license. NOV. 12: Earl Grady Green Jr., 33, Greensboro, no operator's license. NOV. 13: Marterien Scott Burris, 22, Gaffney, SC, speeding. NOV. 13: A 17-year-old male was cited for speeding 94 m.p.h. In a 65 m.p.h. Zone “without due caution and in a manner so as to endanger persons and property.” NOV. 13: James D. Cain, 37, Pinson, AL, speeding. NOV. 14: Bryan Martin Packer, 41, 112 Monta Vista Dr., possession marijuana and possession drug paraphernalia. NOV. 14: Amy Louise Burgess, 30, 824 Second St., seat belt violation expired tag, no
vehicle inspection. NOV. 14: Nathan Albert Greenblatt, 35, 811 Gantt St., expired tag, covering/disguising tag. NOV. 16: Marshall Scott Bumgarner, 58, Gastonia, speeding in school zone. NOV. 16: Sarah Lashea Bowen, 26, 108 Churchill Dr., expired tag. NOV. 16: Earl LaQuinn Brown, 34, Charlotte, possession marijuana. NOV. 17: Morgan-Tyler Cody, 30, 2108 Loblolly Lane, expired tag, no vehicle inspection. INCIDENTS NOV. 11: A resident of Place Point reported a break-in and theft of two Xbox game consoles. NOV. 14: Walmart, 101 Shelby Road, reported shoplifting of five feet USB cable, two phone chargers and eye liner valued at $37. NOV. 16: A resident of Mountain Side Drive reported theft of cards from a cellular phone. NOV. 17: A resident of Oriental Avenue reported a break-in of a vehicle and theft of a $300 Michael Kors pocketbook, currency, home and business keys, a car title, and eight prescription medications. NOV. 18: A resident of Waco Road reported a break-in and theft of a DVD player, Mac video recorder and World chain. NOV. 19: Patriot Jack's, 832 E. King St., reported larceny of two coolers valued at $750. WRECKS NOV. 5: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Sylvia Johnson, Clover, SC, operating a 2000 Toyota, struck a 1989 Toyota operated by Melba Boyles, 403 Phifer Road. The accident happened on NC 216 at the intersection of US 74 Business where Boyles had stopped at the stop light and when the light turned green proceeded but was forced to make a sudden stop due to the approach of an emergency vehicle. Slight damage was reported to the Johnson vehicle. The estimated damage to the Boyles Toyota was $5,000. NOV. 10: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Maude Cooper Norris, 205 Victoria Circle, operating a 2003 Chrysler, was attempting to park at the Kings Mountain Post Office parking lot, 115 E.Gold St., and mistakenly depressed the gas medal instead of the brakes and the car accelerated
and hit the concrete foundation of the US Post Office building doing $10,000 damage to the concrete walkway and hand rails and $15,000 damage to the Norris vehicle. NOV. 11: Officer Jonathan Price said that a splintered tree limb hanging over the roadway damaged a 2004 Kia operated by Renee Griffin of Gastonia as she was driving on North Oriental Avenue. Property damage was estimated at $800. NOV. 13: Officer K. L. Putnam said that a parked 2015 Mazda belonging to Jakie Huffstetler Holder, 132 Wooding Place, was struck by a hit and run driver in the parking lot of Younguns Sports Bar on Slater Street. Property damage was minor. NOV. 14: Officer Chris Tate said that a deer ran out in front of a 2008 Nissan operated by Louis St. Charles III of Lawndale doing $5,000 damage to the vehicle. The accident happened on US 74. NOV. 14: Officer Jonathan Price charged Landen Chase Richards of Shelby with leaving the scene of an accident on West King Street involving his 2002 Chevrolet and a 2005 Ford operated by Callie Whitmire, 200 Spruce St., Apt. 4D. Price said that Richards turned in front of the Whitmire vehicle at the intersection of W. King and N. Cansler Street and his car was struck by the Ford. Property damage was estimated at $4,000. NOV. 17: Officer K.L. Putnam said that Martha Martin, 172 Cindy Lane, operating a 2016 Toyota, was turning into Family Praise and Worship Center on Shelby Road and struck a 2006 Mercury operated by Kenneth Queen, 103 Cyrus Lane, traveling West. Property damages were minor. Queen was transported to the hospital for treatment. NOV. 18: Officer Jonathan Price said that Kimberly Schilke, Rock Hill, SC, operating a 2010 Hyundai, turned in front of a 2016 Ford operated by Kayla Wallace, Clover, SC. The accident happened on NC 161 as Schilke attempted to turn onto the ramp to I-85 North. Property damage was estimated at $6,000. NOV. 19: Officer Marquis Macopson charged Katie McTaggart, Bessemer City, with DWI and driving and speeding without due caution after she lost control of her 2003 Hyundai on NC 161, traveled up an embankment, struck a tree and the vehicle overturned. No injuries were reported.
Trooper Neal honored with Badge of Excellence State Highway Patrolman Terry P. Neal was among 19 Department of Public Safety employees honored with the Badge of Excellence award Nov. 15 at the State Bureau of Investigation Auditorium in Raleigh. “Excellence means different things to different people, but to quote John W. Gardner “it means doing ordinary things extraordinary well,''
said DPS Secretary Frank Perry. Neal's award was for heroism and safety. Trooper Terry P. Neal was off duty on March 6, 2016 conducting weekend drills with the North Carolina National Guard Unit in Kings Mountain when he and three other Guardsmen heard a young lady ( about 15 years old) screaming for help. They
rushed to the area where they found the young girl and saw a young man ( about 19 years old) groping her. Trooper Neal and the Guardsmen grabbed the man and detained him until the Kings Mountain Police Department arrived and took the suspect into custody. The suspect was later charged with 2nd degree sexual assault and 2nd degree battery.
those who kept the record books for the company, to my brother and me, then Jerry Hoyle, and finally Adria Focht…. We are all part of a bigger picture. We need to preserve and protect our local history, if for no other reason than because it is “the story of us”. Whether your family helped found the city, or your family raised their families by working in the mills, down to those of us who just cared for the documents over time, we must all do our part to preserve this history because it is our legacy. If you have a little piece of KM History tucked away somewhere, consider donating it to the Kings Mountain Historical Museum. Especially if your children have no interest in history. Oth-
ers might be searching for that piece of the puzzle you own; you just never know. We don’t want to lose these treasurers, because once they are gone, they are gone forever. Just as the Kings Mountain Manufacturing Office and Mill Store were lost to history back in the 1970’s, your treasures will be lost to history unless you are proactive to save them now. If two kids from Gantt Street can recognize the importance of preserving our history, surely those with deeper roots in Kings Mountain can recognize the same. And now, after 42 years in storage, these two books will once again become a permanent part of our community’s story for all to see.
KM HISTORY From Page 3 a good thing, so folks far and wide can learn from them. Anyone interested in Kings Mountain’s history can learn a great deal from the “Time Book” and the “Appraisal of Kings Mountain Manufacturing.” If your family worked in that mill at the turn of the century, you’ll want to see this book. While I recognize this story is important, I think the other story about two kids finding old books and placing them in the care of someone who could properly protect and preserve them for future generations is just as important. From those who recorded the pay of employees in 1898, to
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Parboil celery and onion (sauteed). Mix all ingredients. Butter pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. GRILLED TURKEY STEAKS Lorraine Belk 6 (½ inch) turkey breast steaks Marinade: 1/3 cup oil 1/3 cup white wine 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/8 tsp. Cayenne pepper 1 Tbsp. Soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce Mix marinating ingredients well and put steaks in marinade. Turn steaks several times during marinating time. Let set 6 to 8 hours over night. Grill on preheated grill for 5 to 7 minutes or until done. PINEAPPLE CASSEROLE Maxine Bennett 2 cans pineapple chunks, drained 2 cups sharp grated cheese 1 cup sugar 6 Tbsp. Flour Ritz crackers (crumbs enough to cover top)
Mix with 1 stick melted butter. Combine pineapple and cheese. Mix flour and sugar; stir together. Put in casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Very good served with ham. CREAMY BANANA PUDDING Millie Shytle 1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1 ½ c. cold water 1 (4 oz.) size pkg. Instant vanilla pudding 2 cups ( 1 pt.) whipping cream, whipped 36 vanilla wafers 3 medium bananas, sliced and dropped in lemon juice In large bowl, combine Eagle Brand milk and water. Add pudding mix. Beat well. Chill 5 minutes. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon 1 cup pudding mixture into 2 ½ quart glass serving bowl. Top with 1/3 each of the wafers, bananas and pudding. Repeat layering twice, ending with pud-
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Governor applauds bravery of true heroes - firefighters Raleigh, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory is applauding the bravery and courageous efforts by firefighters to protect homes and turn the tide of the Party Rock Fire, despite high winds and continued dry conditions. The more than 900 firefighters from across the country that have assembled in North Carolina to fight these dangerous fires are true heroes,” said Governor McCrory. “Their courageous efforts over the
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Pacheco is training as paramedic in Gaston College Youth Works Special to The Herald by STEPHANIE PICKETT DALLAS, N.C. – An opportunity with Gaston County Emergency Medical Services (GEMS) is preparing Ena “Anita” Pacheco, a student in the Gaston College EMS Associate Degree program, for a career as a paramedic. Pacheco is a participant in the Gaston College YouthWorks program, and the program administrators arranged for her to join GEMS as a logistics assistant. YouthWorks is designed to help young pople achieve their educational and employment goals. Pacheco, who is 19 years old, had dropped out of Hunter Huss High School and enrolled in the YouthWorks program after learning about it through the Nurse-Family Partnership, a maternal and early childhood health program that introduces first-time parents to caring maternal and child-health nurses. “I wanted to join YouthWorks because I did not want to give up on my education,” she said. “I needed to be an example for my daughter.” YouthWorks motivated her to enter the adult high school program at Gaston College and she received her diploma in 2015. Pacheco began attending Gaston College in August 2016 and will graduate from the EMS Associate program in 2018. She is taking classes in addition to working with GEMS as part of the North Carolina Department of Labor Pre-Apprenticeship program. “I shared the dream of wanting to become a paramedic with the staff at YouthWorks and somehow they made the apprenticeship happen,” said Pacheco. “My time at GEMS is the best experience anyone could ask for. I have learned so much working with them and I have seen so much riding along on the ambulances.” As a logistics assistant with GEMS, Pacheco restocks the equipment needed for their ambulances and fills oxygen tanks. She often rides with the logistics team on the rescue trucks and at least once a week she is assigned to a shift working in an ambulance. “EMS is such a great career,” said Pacheco. “The Gaston College EMS Associate Degree program has been a wonderful gift and I’ve learned a great deal. I’m thankful to GEMS for giving me the opportunity to work and learn with them. I’m excited about being able to help people through a career in EMS, and I know that without the support and encouragement of YouthWorks, I wouldn’t be where I am today. To give back to the Nurse-Family Partnership that helped her when she had her child and told her about the YouthWorks program, Pacheco participated in a “Chasing Second Chances Team Volunteer Night” event on September 19. The event, which was sponsored by the Joey Logano Foundation, was for the benefit of the Nurse-Family Partnership. Event volunteers assembled hundreds of gift bags to sup-
PACHECO port at-need mothers and babies in the region. “Anita is a remarkable and inspiring young woman,” said Phyllis Davis-Brown, WIOA Youth Coordinator at Gaston College. “She entered the YouthWorks program because she wanted guidance on the best ways to complete her education and pursue employment opportunities in a field that would be fulfilling to her. We were so happy to assist in connecting her with GEMS and supporting her in her academic and professional endeavors.” The Gaston College WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), YouthWorks program, is federally funded and offers a variety of supportive services to assist in-school, out-of-school, and at-risk youth, which include: educational assistance, occupational training, employability skills, work experience, career exploration, on-the-job training, post-secondary education, leadership development, employment and more. YouthWorks’ ultimate goal is to educate and prepare young adults for self-sufficiency in the world of work and life. The Gaston College Department for EMS Education offers a paramedic AAS (Associate of Applied Science) track and a paramedic diploma track. The Emergency Medical Science curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge, skills, and attributes to provide advanced emergency medical care as a paramedic for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system, and prepares graduates to enter the workforce. The EMS Emergency Medical Science-Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. For more information about the EMS program, visit www. gaston.edu/public-safety/ ems-paramedic/. About Gaston College YouthWorks Gaston College YouthWorks is Gaston County's Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program for youth ages 16 – 24. YouthWorks provides academic and employment related services designed to help youth acquire the knowledge and skills to obtain a job and advance in the worlds of work and life. The program is under the Economic and Workforce Development Division. To learn more about YouthWorks and the College’s services and programs, visit the Gaston College website at www.gaston.edu.
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Post Game KMHS vs. LEDFORD NOVEMBER 18, 2016 YARDSTICK First downs Yds. Rushing Passing Yds. Passing Fumbles lost Yds. Penalized
LEDFORD KM 19 17 241 240 7-14 9-18-1 91 193 0 1 60 88
BY THE NUMBERS Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 LEDFORD 10 21 7 7 KM 14 7 0 7
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KM RUSHING Ricaylen Mack 17-170, Darian McClain 7-46, Kaylon Wade 16-24. KM PASSING Wade 9-19-1-193 KM RECEIVING Kavin Mosley 4-124, Shun Allison 4-53, Madisyn Bolin 1-16. HOW THEY DID IT FIRST QUARTER 8:50 – L – Hunter Braswell 31FG. 62 yd. drive of opening KO. Key plays 14-yard keeper by McAllister Ingram and 16yd. run by Billy Caulder. 5:16 – KM – Shun Allison, 34-pass from Kaylon Wade (Micah Randall kick). 74-yd. drive, 7 plays. Key plays 14 and 8 yard runs by Darian McClain and 16-yard reception by Madisyn Bolin. 3:24 – L – David Wetherington 27 pass from Ingram (Braswell kick). 60-yd. drive, 5 plays. Ingram runs of 32 and 12 yds. 0:30.2 – KM – Wade 1-run (Randall kick). 80-yd. drive, 7 plays. Key play 48-yard catch and run by Kavin Mosley. SECOND QUARTER 10:08 – L – Cole Crowe, 31-pass from Ingram (Braswell kick). 65-yd. drive, 10 plays. Caulder runs of 12 and 18 yards, Ingram 11 yd. keeper. 9:52 – KM – Mack 80yd. run (Randall kick). First play after Ledford KO for touchback. 9:35 – L – Coleman Reich, 95 KO return (Braswell kick). 3:25 – L – Ingram 6-run (Braswell kick). 65-yd. drive, 10 plays after KM turned ball over on downs. Key plays Ingram’s 16-yd. run, Evan Spencer’s 25-yd. run to KM 26, and Ingram’s 11-yd. pass to Wetherington. THIRD QUARTER 0:43.9 – L – Ingram 11 run (Braswell kick). 59-yd. drive following KM punt for zero yards. Big play fourth and five pass from Ingram to Wetherington, followed by 11-yd. run by Caulder. FOURTH QUARTER 11:23 – KM – Allison 9 pass from Wade. 65-yd. drive, 5 plays. Highlights Wade 11 yd. run, and Mosley 43-yard catch. 2:00 – L – Ingram 3 run (Braswell kick). Following fumble recovery.
Kings Mountain freshman Ricaylen Mack (22) circles right end on an 80-yard touchdown run in Friday’s state 3AA playoff game with Ledford High School at KM’s John Gamble Stadium. The visiting Panthers broke open a close game in the second half to defeat the Mountaineers 45-28 and advance to a second round game Friday at Weddington.
45-28 loss to Ledford ends 8-4 KM season With the Ledford and Kings Mountain offenses lighting up the scoreboard early, it was evident the team that could finally come up with some defensive stops would win its way into the second round of the state 3AA playoffs The visiting Panthers were able to finally prevail, 45-28, and will move on to the second round Friday night at Weddington. Kings Mountain closed its season with an 8-4 record, perhaps one that was not as good as expected in the preseason but ended up as quite an accomplishment considering the Mountaineers lost perhaps their bestever pass-catch combination when wide receiver Jake Merchant and quarterback Darren Burns both suffered prep-career ending ACL injuries. The 8-4 mark gave the Mountaineers an overall record of 28-11 over the past three years, the best threeyear mark since the 1996, ’97 and ’98 Mountaineer
Kings Mountain’s Shun Allison scores after catching a pass in Friday’s state playoff game with Ledford at John Gamble Stadium. teams combined for a 34-8 overall record and three conference championships. “I think we gave a really good effort,” said Mountaineer coach Greg Lloyd. “Ledford is a very good team, probably the best team we’ve played. Our effort was good. I think the layoff after a big win over
East Burke hurt us, but give Ledford the credit.” Kings Mountain won Friday’s statistical battle by a narrow margin, but two big defensive stops by the Panthers late in the first half and two more in the second half turned the tide. Before that, the two teams scored on the first
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Kings Mountain High senior baseball player Alec Seaward last week signed to play at Limestone College in Gaffney, SC. He is pictured, front row, left to right, with his mother Amy Seaward, sister Sarabeth Seaward and father Brad Seaward. Back row, left to right, KMHS athletic director Mark Latham, head baseball coach Matt Bridges, pitching coach Eric Boyd, assistant principal Dustin Morehead and OTK travel baseball coach Wes McCall.
Kings Mountain wide receiver Kavin Mosley (2) breaks around Ledford linebacker Alex Hallman after catching a screen pass in Friday’s state playoff game at Gamble Stadium.
PLAYOFFS: Mountaineers fall to Ledford From Page 11
Kings Mountain High senior baseball player Bryson Bailey last week signed to play college baseball at Mars Hill. He is pictured, front row left to right, with his mother Missy Bailey and father Scott Bailey. Standing, left to right, are KMHS athletic director Mark Latham, head baseball coach Matt Bridges, pitching coach Eric Boyd and Heat baseball coaches Dustin Harrington and Brian Lackey, and KMHS assistant principal Dustin Morehead.
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the ground, the Mountaineers moved downfield and scored on a 34-yard pass from Kaylon Wade to Shun Allison for a 7-3 lead. It was short-lived, though, as the Panthers moved 60 yards in just four plays to score on 27-yard pass from standout senior quarterback McAllister Ingram to David Wetherington to make it 10-7, Ledford. Wade’s one-yard sneak behind a block by Jonathan Rikard capped an 80-yard, seven play march that put the Mountaineers up 14-10 at the end of the first period. The two teams then combined for three TDs in a span of 33 seconds that gave Ledford a 24-21 lead it would not relinquish. First, Ledford drove 65 yards to score on a 31-yard pass from Ingram to Cole Crowe for a 17-14 lead at the 10:08 mark. The ensuing kickoff went for a touchback, giving KM possession on its own 20. On first down, freshman Ricaylen Mack, who would have his best night of the year with 170 yards rushing, broke around right end for an 80-yard touchdown and a 21-17 Mountaineer lead. Micah Randall’s kickoff got through the Ledford kick returners and was heading toward the end zone, but Coleman Reich chased it down at the five yard line, broke around
the coverage and rambled 95 yards down the visitor’s sideline to put Ledford up 24-21. Then came the turning point of the game. KM’s Reese Reinhardt returned a short kickoff to the Ledford 36, but the offense couldn’t get anything going and the Mountaineers went three and out at the 35 with 8:08 left in the half. Ledford went on a 10-play scoring drive that took almost five minutes off the clock and ended with an Ingram keeper for a six-yard TD and a 31-25 lead. Kings Mountain was moving when a holding penalty on a pass to Kavin Mosley killed the drive just before halftime. The Mountaineers were on the move again, taking the second half kickoff from its own 20 to the Ledford 34 before the Panther defense rose up again and stopped them at the Panthers’ 41. Another time-consuming drive resulted in an Ingram 11-yard TD run and a 38-21 lead with 43.9 seconds left in the third period. Kings Mountain rallied again, driving 65 yards in just five plays to cut the score to 38-28 on a 9-yard pass from Wade to Allison. The Mountaineers had an opportunity to cut into the deficit in the fourth quarter after the teams exchanged three and outs. Taking over at their own 39 at the 7:07 mark, the Mountaineers drove downfield behind the running of Mack and passing of Wade and had a first
down at the Ledford 22. But an interception by Ledford’s Robert Little at the two yard line stopped the threat. Trailing by ten, the Mountaineers still had a glimmer of hope when their defense held Ledford to three and out and forced a punt; however, it was fumbled at the KM 28, and Ingram tacked on an insurance tally from three yards out. Ingram, an Elon commit, was the star of the game with 23 rushes for 131 yards and throwing for 91 more. When he wasn’t picking up the big yardage Caulder was, with 10 carries for 127 yards. Sophomore Wade continued to improve at quarterback for the Mountaineers, giving KM fans a lot of hope for the future. He hit nine passes for 193 yards, including four to senior wide receiver Kavin Mosley for 122 yards. “I am proud of the way our players performed this season,” Coach Lloyd said, “especially after the loss of Jake Merchant and Darren Burns. “I am happy with the season. A lot of young guys got a lot of playing time. Our future looks bright. “We probably have 12 or 13 people that will be coming back that will play a big role next year,” he added. “We will have a really good nucleus with a lot of players returning and some good guys coming up from the JV and middle school teams.”
Kings Mountain High senior Steven Russsell last week signed to play baseball at Catawba Valley Tech in Hickory. He is pictured, front row, with his parents Julie Russell and Robert Russell. Back row, left to right, are KMHS athletic director Mark Latham, head baseball coach Matt Bridges, pitching coach Eric Boyd and KMHS assistant principal Dustin Morehead.
Ledford quarterback McAllister Ingram (19) scores for the Panthers in Friday’s state 3AA playoff win over Kings Mountain at John Gamble Stadium.
KM Sports This Week Saturday, November 26 TBD – High school basketball, Kings Mountain at Cox Mill.
Tuesday, November 29 4 p.m. – Middle school volleyball, Kings Mountain at East Lincoln. 4 p.m. – Middle School wrestling, East Lincoln at
Kings Mountain. 6 p.m. – High school wrestling, East Henderson, Hickory and Indian Land at Kings Mountain
Kings Mountain High senior softball player Ashton Withers last week signed to play at North Greenville University. She is pictured, front row, with her parents Sara Withers and Travis Withers. Back row are KMHS athletic director Mark Latham, assistant softball coach Joey Barrett, travel coach Barry Latham and KMHS assistant principal Dustin Morehead.
Patriot wrestlers whip NL, Burns Kings Mountain Middle’s wrestling team ran its record to 5-0 last week with victories over North Lincoln 63-28 and Burns 50-45. Kings Mountain carried a 3-0 division record into a match with Shelby yesterday. Winners against North Lincoln were Wyatt Wilson, Ryne Smith, Ward Dellinger, Peyton Fisher, Matthew Hoffman, Darrell Whittaker, Trey Crawford,
Chris Ruffalo, Dylan Mullins, Chase Ellis and Lucas Perez. Winners against a very good Burns team Thursday were Jordan Moore, Ward Dellinger, Peyton Fisher, Darrell Whittaker, Trey Crawford, Chris Ruffalo, Dylan Mullins, DayDay Wilson and Chase Ellis.
KMMS spikers beat Burns 3-1 Kings Mountain Middle School’s volleyball team
defeated Burns 3-1 in a TriCounty Conference game Thursday. “The defensive efforts of Emma Goff, Kyann Crocker and Alexis Clary were a game changer tonight,” said Coach Lindsay Ellis. Keegan Irby and Cassidy Meisenhelter assisted the defense with a block apiece. Ellis said all of the Patriot players served well. Kyann Crocker, Keegan Irby and Rylie Carroll led the offense.
The Lady Mountaineers recently won the Winter World Series championship in Myrtle Beach. The ladies went 6-0 and outscored their opponents 59-10, including a 20-1 win in the championship game. Front row, left to right, are Brittney Reynolds, Abbie Harris, Jenna Ramsey, Catie Payne, Layla Harris and Savanna Briggs. Second row Josie Lowery, Jozie Nail, Keegan Irby and Kylie Conner. Back row, coaches Jason Nail, head coach Tommy Payne, Brian Ramsey and Larry Reynolds.
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Kings Mountain quarterback Kaylon Wade keeps the ball for a gain in Friday's game with the Ledford Panthers. Left–Ledford quarterback/ safety McAllister Ingram breaks up a potential touchdown reception by Kings Mountain's Madisyn Bolin in Friday's playoff game at KMHS.
Kings Mountain's defense discusses how to stop the Ledford offense in Friday's state 3AA playoff game at John Gamble Stadium. Ledford won 45-28.
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EMPLOYMENT DUNHAM’s SPORTS, one of the nation’s largest sporting goods chains, will be hiring part-time seasonal holiday help at all of their locations. Part-time associates enjoy flexible hours, extra spending money, and a merchandise discount that will help with holiday shopping. Interested, enthusiastic sports minded candidates can apply online at www.qhire.net/dunhamsholiday. A listing of the 225+ stores in 20 Midwestern and Southern states can be found on the company website www. dunhamsspor ts.com. (11/02, 9, 16, 23 & 30)
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IMMEDIATE NEED for a Residential Electrician. Must have 5 years Experience in Residential Wiring. Must be able to work independently, make good decisions and have a current knowledge of NEC. Must have Active Drivers License and clean driving record. Also, must have Tools and be able to pass a drug screen. Call 704-7503150 and leave message or Email Resume to tina@ mar tinselectricnc.com. (10/05,12, 19, 26, 11/02, 09, 16, 23 ) IMMEDIATE NEED for a Commercial Electrician. Must have 5 years Experience in Commercial Wiring. Must be able to work independently, make good decisions and have a current knowledge of NEC. Must have Active Drivers License and clean driving record. Also, must have Tools and be able to pass a drug screen. Call 704750-3150, leave message or Email Resume to tina@ mar tinselectricnc.com. (10/05,12, 19, 26, 11/02, 09, 16, 23 ) CURRENT POSITION OPEN for a Residential Technician. Must have a valid NC Drivers License and knowledge of N.E.C. Must be able to work independent of others, deal with and schedule jobs with customers. Also, will be on call 24-7. Please email resumes to tina@martinselectricnc.com or call 704750-3150. (10/05,12, 19, 26, 11/02, 09, 16, 23 ) CAREER OPPORTUNITY! Advertising Sales Executive. Job Responsibilities: Locate and contact potential clients on a daily basis through in person, telephone and e-mail prospecting. Prepare and deliver sales presentations to new and existing customers. Manage, service and support existing clients while generating additional new business. Job Requirements: Self-motivated, Competitive, Positive Attitude, Outstanding Verbal, Written and Presentation Skills, Excellent Prospecting Techniques, Extremely Organized, Multi-Tasking, Attention to detail, Strong listening skills. Please send resume to Kings Mountain Herald: Attn Sales Executive; PO Box 769, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. (TFN)
NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 15 SP 337 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF WATTS PERFECTIONS, INC., Mortgagor, to Terry Pack, Trustee; WESLEY L. DEATON, Substitute Trustee BOOK 1707, PAGE 113) BANK OF THE OZARKS, an Arkansas Banking) Corporation, as successor by merger to FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA, Mortgagee. Dated November 18, 2008, recorded in Book 1565, at Page 635 Securing the original amount of $299,215.99 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE AND NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF COLLATERAL TO: WATTS PERFECTIONS, INC.; DOUGLAS CHAD WATTS, DEBTORS NOTICE: This Notice of Sale and Notice of Disposition of Collateral notifies the debtors and the public of a sale of real property and a disposition of personal property collateral at said sale of real property, at the time and date specified below. Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by WATTS PERFECTIONS, INC., 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 19th day of January, 2016, 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 Tuesday the 6th day of December, 2016, 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: Lying and being in Number Nine (9) Township, Cleveland County, NC, being located on the Northwest side of SR 1803 (Royster Road), being bounded on the North by a 15 acre tract conveyed this date to Watts, on the West by Beam, and being described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a magnetic nail set in the centerline of the right of way of SR 1803, Southernmost corner of the 15 acre tract conveyed this date to Watts; thence with the centerline of the right of way of SR 1803 as follows: South 27-12-00 West 75.14 feet; South 29-1600 West 100 feet; South 35-19-00 West 100.28 feet; South 42-13-00 West 100 feet; South 52-31-00 West 100.82 feet; South 62-25-00 West 100 feet; South 74-51-00 West 100.59 feet; and South 81-10-24 West 61.02 feet to a railroad spike located 1.77 feet South of the centerline of said right of way; thence North 07-5400 East 311.72 feet to a point in a hickory tree with pointers; thence North 8536-00 West (passing over an existing iron on line at 444.75 feet) a total distance of 519.75 feet to a point in a creek, and being in the East line of Beam; thence with the creek, and with Beam’s line as follows: North 49-36-00 East 64.50 feet; North 11-47-00 West 321 feet; North 42-52 East 326 feet; North 42-21 West 300 feet; and North 20-2049 West 146.04 feet to an unmarked point in said creek, being the Westernmost corner of the 15 acre tract conveyed to Watts; thence with the Northeast line of said Watts tract, South 51-14-14 East 1356 feet to the point of BEGINNING, containing 13.285 acres, more or less, according to a survey by T. Scott Bankhead, RLS, dated January 24, 2005. Title reference: See Deed at Book 1441, Page 2036, Cleveland County Registry. THIS PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 2617 Royster Road, Shelby, NC 28150, Parcel # 58542. As well as all personal property and fixtures located therein, as described in UCC File Number 20080103878J which was Amended/Continued in UCC File Number 20130097987H with the North Carolina Secretary of State, to be sold at one time as real estate pursuant to N.C.G.S. §25-9604(a)(2). This sale is made subject to any excise or transfer
taxes, 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. All real and personal property is being sold AS IS, WHERE IS, and all warranties are disclaimed. 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 the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. 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. The debtors of the above-referenced loan are entitled to an accounting of the unpaid indebtedness with no charge for the first request and a charge of $25.00 for any subsequent request. The debtors may contact Bank of the Ozarks directly or they may contact the Substitute Trustee to obtain direct numbers by which they can call Bank of the Ozarks. This the 7th day of November, 2016. /s/ Wesley L. Deaton, Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 2459 Denver, NC 28037 (704) 489-2491 KMH3769 (11/23 & 30/2016)
MS volleyball beats Shelby Kings Mountain Middle’s volleyball team defeated the Shelby Blue Devils Monday 3-1. Cassidy Meisenhelter had a great game on both sides of the ball, contributing both kills and blocks. Serving by Keegan Irby and Riley Carroll also played a huge role in the win. The Lady Patriots played Tuesday at West Lincoln.
MS wrestlers win 6th in row KMMS wrestling defeated Shelby Middle by the score of 77-18 Monday night. Winning matches for KM were Ryne Smith, Ward Dellinger, Peyton Fisher, Calem Messick, Darrell Whittaker, Trey Crawford, Chris Ruffalo, Hunter Deaver, Anthony Husky, Dylan Mullins, Lucas Perez, DayDay Wilson and Chase Ellis. KM was scheduled to wrestle Tuesday at home against West Lincoln. KM is now 6-0 on the year and 3-0 in the division.
Superhero-themed concert at GWU Dec. 5 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.— The Gardner-Webb University and Shelby (N.C.) Community orchestras will be performing a superhero-themed concert along with the Crest High School Chamber Orchestra on Monday, Dec. 5, at 8 p.m. in Dover Theatre, located adjacent to the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center (LYCC) on GWU’s Main campus. The concert is free and open to the public. The concert will feature a variety of music. Traditional orchestra pieces will be played first, followed by “Assault on the Death Star” from “Star Wars,” by Christian Jessup, a music composition and communication studies double major at GWU. After that, selections from “Jurassic Park,” “Frozen,” “Jaws,” “Superman,” and “Star Wars” will be performed. Dr. Patricia Sparti, professor of music and director of orchestral activities, has also noted that there will be appearances from actual superheroes during the concert. The show will end with a piece titled “Jesus: The Ultimate Superhero” and a medley of Christmas music. Sparti encourages GWU students and the community to attend and support the performers, who have worked hard and intensely to prepare a wonderful show. “This is a great program, and it is fun for all ages and the entire family.”
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Holiday Home Tour December 3 features Moss Lake, Shelby and Fallston homes Six beautiful homes, each uniquely decorated for the holidays, will be featured in the 7th annual holiday home tour sponsored by the Cleveland County Arts Council Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The home tour celebrates not only the interior design and architecture of the houses built but the individual styles of holiday décor of the homeowners. Tickets are $15 at the Arts Center, 111 S. Washington Street, in Shelby. Tour tickets may be purchased also at the homes on tour day. “We are very excited to have such unique homes this year,'' said Shearra Miller, Executive Director for the Arts Council. From renovated historic homes to newer homes, we have something for everyone.” Miller said that a hand-decorated Artisan wreath will be raffled off to a lucky tour attendee and tour-goers are invited to stop by the Arts Council to check out the “Handmade for the Holidays Gift Gallery” featuring artwork by local and regional artists and available for purchase. Lunch will also be available for $5 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Food, music, holiday demonstrations and a chance to begin shopping at Handmade for the Holidays Gift Gallery begins Dec. 1 with opening celebration from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. Buy tickets for both the Holiday Happy Hour and Holiday Home Tour and save $5, Miller said. Several of the homes on tour are on Moss Lake. As the owners of WW Contractors for over 40 years, Ronnie and Susan Whetstine, 109 E. Debbie Drive, Shelby, Moss Lake, have built and lived in many homes. They had never lived on the lake before and say they are now enjoying it immensely and have seen as many as 14 deer in their front yard at one time. The Whetstines have collected Santas and Nativity sets over the 44 years of their marriage and these will be displayed with many other decorations.
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After serving in the Army for 25 years and living in 14 homes, Shelby became the perfect fit for Dr. Kevin and Rhonda James, 143 Lamont Drive, Shelby. Their home stands watch over a breathtaking view of the glistening waters of Moss Lake. Large picture windows with floor-to-ceiling views flood the living and family rooms with natural light and allow the magnificence of the outdoors to enter the residence. Enjoy a mug of hot cider beside the handcrafted, flagstone lakeside fireplace and enjoy three Christmas trees and decorations that include ample greenery from the woods surrounding the house. The James home is wheelchair accessible. As a courtesy, those using a wheelchair will be admitted free to the James home. A donation is appreciated. Overlooking a quiet cove on Moss Lake, the modern three-story home of Tony and Amy Berry, 115 Donlynn Drive, Shelby, marries elegant new construction with classical transitional design. Indoors, the open floor plan highlights the beautiful local cabinetry designed by Walker Woodworking. Outside, coppered gutters overlook a lakeside cupola, while a winding garden path meanders down to a covered dock. Christmas decorations are a blend of Southern traditions with a contemporary twist. Visitors can park at either the James home or the Berry home and use the flagstone trail “The Sugar Trail” to connect the the Berry and James properties. Surrounded by majestic hardwoods and sweet smelling ligustrum, the home of Agaat Den Hertog, 402 Fairway Drive, Shelby, was built in 1955. The home's stunning brickwork accents the grand front entrance featuring a second story covered porch. Wrought iron railings and classic New Orleans style architecture makes this home unique to its neighborhood. As you enter the front door, you will see a wide, curved staircase that
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has the same wrought-iron detailing as the outside of the house. The home features an open kitchen and family room area that lead to a massive screened porch and patio area – perfect for al fresco dining. The Christmas decorations are an eclectic mix of family heirlooms and modern pieces. The Gordon Hamrick home ( the Joshua Beam house) is one of the most historic sites in Cleveland County and the region located at 1920 New Prospect Road in Shelby. Sitting on a hill above Buffalo Creek, this two-story Greek Revival structure dates from the 1840s. It was here that leaders from Rutherford and Lincoln Counties met and began an effort at organizing a new county that would be named after Col. Benjamin Cleveland, a Patriot commander at the Battle of Kings Mountain in 1780. A walk through the rooms of this stately old home is like stepping back in time and getting a glimpse of how a prominent NC farm family lived
in the days before the Civil War. The house has been decorated for Christmas in a traditional farm fashion that may have been familiar to the Beams who had lived here. Fortunately, the house has survived with few changes over the decades. Today, it welcomes with the same grace and charm as it did when Cleveland County was born here. The Fallston home of John and Ashley Herndon, 824 East Stagecoach Trail, was built in 1898 and was well known as “The Dixon House. “ This quaint farmhouse was built by the late Clarence Stamey, who was co-founder of Stamey General Store in Fallston. The home features six bedrooms and contains a piano that has been in the house since the 1920s. The Herndons, who have lived in the house three years, have decorated with a rustic feel and 10 Christmas trees. The large bay window in the living room overlooks the old Stamey homeplace in Fallston which is currently being renovated by the Herndons.
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Washington Elementary School Honor Rolls
Consumers are Encouraged to “Shop Small For All” With the Holiday Shopping Season just around the corner, the Small Business Center at Cleveland Community College encourages you to Shop Small For All and support your local small businesses. Nestled between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday® has quickly become a nationally recognized day to support your local independent merchants with the power of your dollar. Small Business Saturday® was founded by American Express in 2010 as a day to celebrate local businesses through the launch of the holiday shopping season. The day has since grown into a powerful movement in support of local small businesses that make our community unique. The Small Business Administration defines a small business as having 500 or fewer employees. More than half of the working
population works in a small business, according to The U.S. Census Bureau, and small businesses have generated over 65 percent of new jobs since 1995. “Small Business Saturday® is our opportunity to support the local small businesses that provide economic vitality and quality of life to our community,” said Steve Padgett, Director of the Small Business Center at Cleveland Community College. “I encourage you to use the power of your dollar to Shop Small For All on November 26 and help make a lasting impact in Cleveland County.” North Carolina’s Small Business Center Network assists in starting an average of more than 800 businesses each year. Small Business Centers have an economic impact in 90 percent of NC counties each year, including helping to create and retain over 3,600 jobs annually.
Facility Inspections The Cleveland County Health Department inspected facilities the week of Nov.7-10 and included the following: Hardees, E. King St., 95; Pizza Hut,
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Shelby Road, 100; Rhonda's Kitchen, Battleground Ave., 96.5; North Elementary School 98.5; and West Elementary School 99.5
Washington Elementary School has announced its first quarter honor roll. A HONOR ROLL Jasalin Alexander, Conner Grant Allen, Jordan Rose Beattie, David Andrew Burns, Matthew Don Burrows, Kaylee Renee Chabot, Esynce Howze, Charleigh Storm Looper, Kaidence Miller, Dorien Sentell Montgomery, Jaylon Lewis Moon, Callie Elizabeth Stimpson, Martin Trejo-Salinas, Savana Paige Wilhelm, DaKiyah Marie Wilkins, Hanna Vinson, Harmony Washington, Ricardo Aguirre-Arroyo, Jamari Lee Archie, Angel Jadarius Arredondo, Keith Micah Baldwin, Ayden Terrell Bess, Bobby Joe Boles, Khonlee Lloyd Bolton, Ke'Asia Trachelle Borders, NaKyra LyAne Bragg, Kiera Eve Camp, Ariana Nicole Carson, Ariel Chavez, Kaleigh Grace Clemmer, Kailyn Marie Daniels, Kevonte Degree, Maddison Nicole Grigg, Clayton Jack Hamrick, Matthew Gene Hedricks, Justin Lamar Johnson, Michael Lee Johnson, Kayla Brianna Little, Christopher P. Millen, Jaden Isaac Munger, Brianna Nicole Puckett, Juan Hernandez Ramirez, Connor James Stella, Daphne Michelle Stoll, Aubrey Skye Towery, Camron Alan Vandergrift, Allyson Vasquez-Venegas, Emma Grace Vojtech, Darianna Story Young, Ashanti Ny'ema Abraham, Kalise Allen, Isaiah Keith Baldwin, Jazlee Talon Bridges, Andrew Bright Byrd, Shylin Camp, Robert Aiden Cha-
vis, Makayla Ann Colemanm, Jordan Cook, Juan Pedro Galvan Cortez, Preston Boyd Dayberry, Hayden Bryan Digh, Serenity Armani Nicole Gilliard, Brianna Marlana Hendricks, Landon Vaughn Hoagland, Alice Marie Kelley, Anamarie Vasquez Lopez, Genesis Yarel Paredes Martinez, Katherine Parker, Meadow Parsons, Kimberly Dawn Rossman, Maylee Smith, Zavion Stroud, Morrigan Abigail Yellenic, Kailyn Allen, Nico Giovahni Banks, Kaliyah Brown, Jaden Burns, Hunter Lee Clack, Jamar Coleman, Landon Ryan Coleman, Emma Jean Cook, Kayli Davenport, Kingsley Drakeford, Ramiro Luis Garcia, Brayden Samuel Gillaspie, Luke James Grigg, Liam Robert Hall, Emmanuel Chavez Hernandez, David Michael Huss, Riley Ingle, Taliyah Kee, Baylee Ledford, A'Monie McKissick, Canz Duntray Meeks, Tamia Montgomery, Chloe Dove Munger, Anthony Angel Munoz, Melvin Odoms, Randy Carson Sellers, Jenyria Smith, Dixie Rayne Story, Kyndall Hope Thrift, Travionna Truesdale, Aiden Zakiya Washington, Garrett Washington, Sherron Whitworth, Kai Wilhelm, Alexis Shyanne Williams and Madalynn Alexia Yellenic. A/B HONOR ROLL Katelyn Merrilee Allen, Michael Homer Vinson Allen, Kayvahn Bonner, Aide Hernandez Bravo, Aiden Mikhage Bridges, Johna-
than Joshua Briggs, Caleb Ann Brown, Kenneth Wayne Chabot, David Coffey, Gavin Francis Cugini, Caleb Robert Davis, Henry Jacob Dornheim, Mayra Gaspar, Keira Louise Greer, Ashley Kay Isaacs, Selena Jenkins, Jonathan Isaiah DeShawn Johnson, Thomas Lloyd Millen, Emily Rios, Jesse Lane Roper, Mateo Lorenzo Sebastian, Mia Hady Sklavounakis, Kameron Gene Adams, Wrenaja Anderson, Dakota Lane Arrowood, Zoie LaNae Baynard, Allandria Lynn Biddix, Noah Alexander Bowen, Thomas Holden Cape, Aiden Reginald Carson, Jason Daniel Cook, Alexander Falcon, Carlos Manuel Galvez, Manuel Eduardo Vargas Garcia, Alexis Lillian Hampton, Hannah Grace Huffstetler, Edgar Maldonado, Adrian Kaleb Marlow, Elektra Marie Quinn, Gavin Omar Quintana, Gavin Omar Quintana, Joseph Kaycee Harlan Reid, Kasey Marie Simpson, Ava Karsten Slavounakis, Clayton James Small, Shane Scott Spry, Tayla Jane Tessneer, Ava Marie Vojtech, Alexander Jordan Wicker, Ashlyn Sierra Wright, Nicholas L. Yeager, Alasia Meosha Benson, Camron O'Neil Blair, Bailey Deanna Blevins, Cambria Elizabeth Fee, Alexander Garcia, Ebeli Perez Gaspar, Erick Gonzalez. Jeremiah Lee Grindstaff, Jacob David McKayde Hannon, Emily Rose Harris, La-Ryssa Marie-Sarah Harris, Donta Lorenzo Hopper, Chloe Ingle, Jamarion Lewis Jefferies, Jevonni John-
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Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Holiday Classic 'Nutcracker Ballet' opens Dec. 2 at Joy Theatre The Nutcracker Ballet, a holiday favorite, returns to the stage of the Joy Performance Center on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2 and 3 at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 each for general seating or $75 for a mezzzanine seating cluster of four with horsdouvres. Tickets are available by calling 704-300-4130 or by PayPal at https://sites.google.com/site/kmnutcrackerballet/tickets
Kimberla's School of Classical Ballet and children and adults from the community will present the all-time family classic and story of Clara's magical trip to the land of sweets. They will also be performing at several schools on Thursday, Dec. 1, and on Tuesday they made a presentation at Mauney Memorial Library. Kimberla Burrows is directing the production. MOUSE KING AND MICE – From left, Nicole GINGERBREAD - From left, Lindsay Bur- MOTHER GINGER is Angela Poston, Mouse King Nicholas Burris, Georgia rows and Cassidy London. Cunningham. Short. Front row, baby mice Mila Revia. Not pictured: Alayna Patrick.
SUGAR PLUM FAIRIES – Blair Stepp, left, and Eric REED FLUTES – McKenzie Leinweber, Leinweber. left, and Novella Short. HEAVENLY HOSTS – From left, Grace Cunningham, Annie Coleman, Nicole Poston, Georgia Short, Cassidy London. Not pictured: Alayna Patrick.
SHOEBOX DROP OFF – Members of Patterson Grove Baptist Church, pictured, have been busy collecting Samaritan Purse shoeboxes from many churches and individuals in the Kings Mountain area. Beth Wease, front row, left, was chairman of the church's participation in its 6th year as drop-off site. Last year 1509 shoeboxes were collected in Kings Mountain. Operation Christmas Child is the world's largest Christmas project of its kind. The boxes are filled with gifts for children living in poverty areas around the world. Photo by LIB STEWART
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Mayor Neisler took this picture of Taylor which is on a truck at the Fire Academy at Cleveland Community College. Photo by MAYOR SCOTT NEISLER
THRIFT From Page 1 their back yards and she says that's definitely a “no no” with the dry weather, wind and fall leaves. Taylor is following in the footsteps of her grandfather Rodger Moore who served as a volunteer fireman for KMFD for 22 years. Even after she finished her junior fire training course, was a volunteer, and graduated from high school she didn't seriously consider firefighting as a vocation. She wanted to be a nurse and took nursing for a year. “Nursing just wasn't for me,'' she said. The first female to finish the physical course in the time limit in her class of nine weeks instruction, she can pull a hose line up three s tories, raise a ladder, and work just like her male counterparts. A graduate of the Fire Academy at Cleveland Community College, she completed Firefighter I and Firefighter II certification as well as EMT and Hasmat technican courses with flying colors. A 2014 graduate of Kings Mountai
High School, she attended Gardner-Webb University one year. Fire Chief Frank Burns said that Taylor passed the agility test as the first female in the fire school to finish the first time around and was voted president of her class. Taylor joins 11 full time firemen and 18 volunteer firemen in the Kings Mountain Fire Department and there are eight junior firemen. The attractive and versatile young women believes in fitness which prepared her for training to become a fireman and she works out about every day. Taylor's parents are Cindy and Curtis Thrift of Kings Mountain and she has three brothers – Wesley, Dylan and Preston. Like the men in the fire department, Taylor is a fireman of all trades. When they aren't fighting fires they keep the fire trucks and other equipment sparkling clean and work maintenance. They are role models and are called upon to give programs about the importance of safety. Music and going to concerts are her hobbies. Firefighting is her love.
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