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Zoning text amendment sent back to the table

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By 5-2, Kings Mountain City Council Tuesday sent back to the city planning and zoning board a zoning ordinance text amendment to resolve issues which surfaced during the November meeting.

Councilman Keith Miller made the motion to table the vote until Dec. 11 on Hounds Campground developer Mike Brown’s request for a text amendment which regulates multiple recreation uses in the city.

The 11-member planning and zoning board, which is appointed by city council, voted unanimously at last month’s meeting to recommend approval of an amendment to the zoning text pertaining to public commercial multiple recreational and entertainment uses facility.

Brown contends that setbacks should be substantially lower than what the planning board proposes.

Tuesday’s council meeting evolved into charges by Attorney Doug Arthurs that the agenda See ZONING, 7A

Annexation approved The former Herman Cobb convenience store/gas station at 721 Margrace Road in the Midpines Community will open as Mike’s Food Store soon after the first of the new year.

By a 6-1 vote Tuesday Kings Mountain City Council approved after public hearing the voluntary annexation of 2.85 acres belonging to Mike Heath. The board’s action paves the way for the new business which is in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.

Councilman Keith Miller cast the dissenting vote. Approving the annexation were mayor pro tem Rodney Gordon and councilmen Rick Moore, Dean Spears, Howard Shipp, Mike Butler and Tommy Hawkins.

Annexation means the business will receive city services, including

‘Tis the Season.

A crowd estimated at between 5,000 and 6,000 people lined Kings Mountain streets Saturday for “Home for Christmas,� the 2012 Christmas Parade.

High-stepping bands, pretty girls, floats, vintage cars, Girl Scouts celebrating Scouting’s 200th anniversary; “Bam Bam� Byers, three-time world medalist and Olympian who carried the Olympic banner escorted by the Kings Mountain High School wrestling team (he is an alumnus of the class of 1993), dance teams, screaming sirens and Santa Claus in traditional red suit topped by a fireman’s hat.

Parade-watchers brought their

chairs with them in shirt-sleeve weather, cheered all 100 plus units and the kids had a ball, loading up bags of candy thrown by excited paraders walking or riding in the parade.

The weatherman smiled on this year’s parade and people loved it.

Ellis Noell, the city of Kings Mountain’s events coordinator, remembers parades when the weatherman didn’t smile. In past years parades have had to be called off or rescheduled because of King Winter. “This was just a perfect time and everything went well,� said Noell who handled last minute changes like he always does. “It’s the season,� he laughed.

Kings Mountain Christmas Parade ............1B Jingle Bell Rockin’ Run..............................2B Grover Christmas Parade..........................3B

Hawkins named chairman for CC board of commissioners

See ANNEXATION, 7A

No gas increase planned for KM Kings Mountain natural gas customers got an early Christmas present from the city Monday.

Nick Hendricks, who heads up both the gas and electric departments, told city council at a Monday afternoon work session that he is recommending that gas users see no additional costs from the city with the expected increase in transportation costs to the city from its supplier, Transco-Williams. “Based on projections our fund balance in the gas department should take care of any proposed increases,� he said in response to a question from city councilman Tommy Hawkins.

Hendricks said Transco has applied for a rate increase and after a public hearing in late January 2013 the city will learn if its increased rate, as expected, is 28%. “We won’t recommend that our increase be passed on to customers,� he reiterated.

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Kings Mountain’s Ronnie Hawkins takes the oath of office, as chairman of the county board of commissioners, from NC Rep. Tim Moore. County Manager Eddie Bailes looks on.

Kings Mountain mortician Ronnie Hawkins was elected chairman of the Cleveland County board of commissioners Monday morning as Republicans took majority on the five member board.

Jason Falls, Kings Mountain auctioneer, was elected vice-chairman. He has served on the board two years and is active on a number of committees.

A third Republican and newcomer to politics, Susan Allen of Shelby, was also sworn in by NC Rep. Tim Moore (R) of Kings Mountain during an oathtaking ceremony at the Charlie F. Harry

Administrative Offices in Shelby.

Hawkins begins his 13th year and fourth term on the county board. He has served twice previously as vice chairman and chairman.

Eddie Holcomb, Democrat, and Johnny Hutchins, (R), former chairman for two years, round out the board. “We will continue to work as a team,� said Hawkins. He thanked members of the board for their confidence, county manager Eddie Bailes and county staff for their support.

See HAWKINS, 7A

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If your credit/debit cards haven’t been hacked be thankful. Police Chief Melvin Proctor says hackers are on the move in this area. “Hackers steal your personal information, put it out on the Internet, people buy it and make duplicate cards,� says the Chief.

Proctor was himself one of the victims of this type of theft.

A Kings Mountain woman said the cards of 32 of her “friends� on Facebook were hacked. Four incidents of financial card fraud were reported to Kings Mountain Police this week.

Credit, debit card hacking is happening more often and you don’t even know its happening.

Hackers put a tiny device on the card reader where you swipe your card, so when you scan it they get your per-

sonal information.

Scary? “You bet it is,� says Proctor. ‘’They can put a Police chief phony thing Melvin over the part Proctor where you swipe your card. You think you’re swiping your card through a memory reader and what you’re really doing is swiping your card through a device the hacker has created,� says a local merchant whose business was flooded by hackers over the past several weeks.

Says the merchant, “There’s a lot of Internet fraud in fiber thefts, it’s called a worm and it gets in the servers. Many businesses in our two counties have been targeted by this cyber thief who duplicates your See HACKERS, 7A

City awards bid to BB&T “Kings Mountain is on the cutting edge of fiber technology,� City Manager Marilyn Sellers told city council Monday afternoon before city fathers awarded the low bid of $495,722 to BB&T with an interest rate of 1.51% to finance the five year fiber optics project.

Sellers said the first annual payment of $90,000 is included in the 2012-13 city budget.

In related motions, council awarded a contract to OFS for ADSS cable and hardware for the project in the amount of $131,127.45 and to Katalyst for Cisco computer products in the amount of $121,294.10.

By the first of the year all fiber lines are expected to be completed with cable to be installed early in the new year, the city’s utilities director Nick Hendricks said, in a progress report at a council work session in the Public Works Conference Room on N. Piedmont Avenue.

The “brains� of the sophisticated fiber operation will be located at two main stations: Public Works and KM City Hall. Once opera-

ble, the communications system linking all city buildings is expected to save the city up to $65,000 a year. The outside cable, according to Hendricks, has a lifespan of 40-50 years. “This will reduce a lot of telephone costs for us,� he said.

Hendricks estimated that over the life of the cable the savings to the city could run $2.5 to $3 million.

The service may be available in the future to business and industry but not residential. The current project is a cost savings plan to link all city facilities. “We have two customers eager to lease dark fiber from the city,� said Mayor Rick Murphrey.

A “path to Internet service, a ring around the city and dark fiber–a way of the future� is how Hendricks illustrated the fiber project update.

Council members at Monday’s work session also received notebooks containing the city’s storm water management plan by Holly Black, who gave an update See BID, 7A

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■ OBITUARIES Pearl Byars Falls Enjoyed gardening and traveling GASTONIA–Mrs. Pearl Byars Falls, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 1, 2012 a t Robin Johns o n Hosp i c e House in Dallas, NC, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

Born in Cherokee County, South Carolina on August 17, 1919, she was the daughter of the late William Rufus Byars and Mattie Moore Byars.

A charter member of New Hope Baptist Church, Mrs. Falls worked for many years at Wix Corporation on Ozark Avenue in Gastonia.

After retiring from Wix, she was able to stay at home where she enjoyed gardening and traveling, and was well known for her cake of cornbread, which delighted her family. Mrs. Falls deeply loved her family as well as spending time at the beach or roaming through the mountains searching for critters.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of sixty years, Vance O. Falls; a grandson, Jeffrey A. Hall; six brothers and one sister.

Mrs. Falls is survived by her six children and their

JOHN R. RHYNE Retired from Freightliner Corp.

KINGS MOUNTAIN– John Richard Rhyne, 69, of Hillside Drive, passed away Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 at Hospice at Wendover.

A native of Cumberland County, NC, he w a s b o r n October 2 9 , 1943, son of the late Leon Little and Alieta Beam Rhyne. He served in the US Army from 1964 to 1966 as a military police officer. In 2001, he retired from Freightliner Corp. in Mt Holly, as a Manufacturing Engineer.

He was a devoted husband, wonderful father, and the sweetest, kindest, most loving Pop-Pop any grandson could ever have. He was our everything, and we already miss him. The family would like to give special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff, at Hospice at Wendover for their kindness and care.

Billy Ray Cooper SHELBY - Billy Ray Cooper, 61, of Hardin Dr., died Monday, Nov. 26, 2012 John McBrayer MOORESBORO – John Robert McBrayer, 76, of 4 Yates-McBrayer Dr., died Friday, Nov. 30, 2012 at his

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spouses, Becky and Maurice Hall of Madison, Kenneth and Carol Falls of Gastonia, Loretta Saunders of Gastonia, Jerry and Joyce Falls of Lincolnton, Donna and David Elhawa of Gaithersburg, MD, and Kelly and Gil Gardner of Shelby. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren, Kevin Hall, David Hall, Heather Hall Belton, Kenny Falls, Amy Falls Summey, Ashley Saunders McGrath, Amber Elhawa Marx, David J. Elhawa, Brandy Winstead, April Mumpower, Craig Gardner and Tiffany Gardner, as well as 11 greatgrandchildren.

Family and friends attended the visitation Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 at McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. in Founders Chapel. Dr. Ned Buckner officiated, and burial followed at Gaston Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Robin Johnson Hospice House, c/o Gaston Hospice, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054, or New Hope Baptist Church, 2024 Redbud Drive, Gastonia, NC 28054.

Condolences may be sent online to www.mcleanfuneral.com McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the family of Mrs. Falls.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Marilyn D. Rhyne of the home; two daughters, Lisa Rhyne Cash and Greg Ingram of Kings Mountain, and Kerry Rhyne White and husband Brad of Huntersville; six grandchildren, Taylor Cash, Dalton Rhyne Cash, John Thomas Cash, Gabriel White, Michael White, and Jonah John White; two brothers, Leon L. Rhyne of Chapel Hill, NC and Wm. David Rhyne of Dallas, NC. A private family graveside service will be held, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 at Long Creek Memorial Baptist Church in Dallas. Rev. Jeff Hensley will officiate.

The family will receive friends, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 from 11:30-1p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

John 14: 1-4 Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain is in charge of arrangements.

Clay Barnette Funeral Home at Hospice at Wendover.

The memorial service was held Monday, Nov. 26, at 11 a.m. at Zion Baptist Church. home.

The funeral service was conducted Sunday, Nov. 30, at 4 p.m. at Sandy Run Baptist Church. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Green charged with common law robbery Jose Feliciano Green, 47 of Gastonia, was arrested Thursday by Kings Mountain Police and charged with the common law robbery last Monday night of Circle P Convenience Store at 301 Phifer Road.

KMPD patrol officers and detectives with the Criminal Investigative Division apprehended the suspect and transported him to the Law Enforcement Center in Shelby where bond was set at $20,000.

A clerk at Circle P told police that a man entered the store, forced his way behind the counter and took an undisclosed amount of money from the register area.

Young faces charge of driving while license revoked Gregory Dean Young, 46, 1505 Normandy Lane, Apt. B, Shelby didn't make it home with his Christmas tree.

He was driving a 1994 Honda with one hand and holding the other hand out the window of the car dragging the tree when he was stopped by Ptl. Wayne Carpenter.

The Kings Mountain officer charged Young with driving while license revoked.

His $10,000 bond was secured and a court date is scheduled for Dec. 7 in Cleveland County District Court.

ARRESTS NOV. 27: James Eric Lee Masters, 24, Stinnett Acres, failure to pay fines. $280 bond, secured.

NOV. 28: Gregory Dean Young, 46, Shelby, driving while license revoked, $10,000 bond, secured.

NOV. 29: Jose FelicianoMoneto Green, 48, Gastonia, common law robbery, felony, $20,000 bond, secured.

NOV. 29: Christopher D. Arrowood, 41, Lawndale, communicating threats, $1000 bond, unsecured.

DEC. 2: Michael Shane Hall, 41, 309 Fairview St., common law robbery, no bond.

DEC. 2: Christopher Dalton Hall, 22, 309 Fairview St., common law robbery, $10,000 bond, secured.

DEC. 2: Jared Michele Stokes, 21, 132-1 Ebenezer Rd., failure to appear, $500 bond, secured.

CITATIONS NOV. 26: Claressia Rena Fuller, 25, 1573 Phifer Rd., revoked license.

NOV. 27: Vonkedra Wyolanda Bell, 45, 505 N. City St., misdemeanor lar-

Lucille Sills SHELBY – Mrs. Lucille Dillard Sills, 96, died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012 at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center.

ceny.

NOV. 27: Gary James Harney Jr., 34, Gastonia, stop sign violation, revoked license.

NOV. 27: Karen Dawn Porter, 40, Gastonia, stop sign violation.

NOV. 27: Christina Philbeck Moore, 30, Shelby, no child seat belt.

NOV. 27: Holly Danyel Dawkins, 27, Lawndale, expired tag, no inspection.

NOV. 27: Donald Baxter Wells, 77, Gastonia, expired tag.

NOV. 27: Laura Ann Lawson, 23, Shelby, expired tag.

NOV. 28: Shawn P. Zerb, 28, 117 Stowe Acres, stop sign violation.

NOV. 28: Virginia Pittman Byers, 52, Cherryville, expired tag.

NOV. 28: Wendy Rucker, 32, 1051 Mountain Crest Dr., no insurance.

NOV. 28: Jacinta Spikes, 20, no child seat belt, speeding.

NOV. 29: Christopher David Jones, 21, 276 Hoyles Rd., speeding.

NOV. 29: Shunda Ladonna Witherspoon, 30, Shelby, speeding.

NOV. 29: Dylan Keith Lawson, 19, 109 McClendon Ct., improper turn.

NOV. 29: Stephanie Nicole Bowen, 19, 703 Princeton Dr., speeding.

NOV. 29: Keisha Smith, 33, 1009 Mary's Grove Church Rd., speeding.

NOV. 29: Mae Withrow Cole, 57, Shelby, speeding.

NOV. 29: Lucas Heath Fuller, 21, 213 Bell Rd., seat belt violation, speeding.

NOV. 29: Chasity Victoria Shipp, 20, 707 W. Mountain St., stop sign violation.

NOV. 29: Whyshena L. Davis, 37, Shelby, expired tag.

NOV. 29: Barrett Huffstetler, 25, 202 N. Piedmont Ave., expired tag.

NOV. 30: Lloyd David Milkey, 40, Sylva, NC, no inspection, expired tag, no motorcycle license.

NOV. 30: Vicki Murray, 47, 542 Baker St., no insurance, expired tag.

NOV. 30: Andrew Moss, 22, 813 Margrace Rd., fictitious tag DEC. 1: Jorge Hernandez, 36, Claremont, no operator's license, speeding.

DEC. 1: Travis Lee McMurtrie, 28, 306 S. Juniper St. red light violation.

INCIDENTS NOV. 26: A resident of Scotland Dr. reported that a driver backed a car over his foot.

NOV. 26: A resident of Grace St. reported theft of a moped.

NOV. 27: Food Lion Stores 0230, Shelby Rd., reported shoplifting of 11 items totaling nearly $40.

NOV. 28: A resident of Crescent Hill Dr. reported that the driver's side window of his car was broken out.

DEC. 1: A resident of

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Fulton Dr. reported someone discharged a firearm into an occupied building.

DEC. 2: A resident of E. Gold St. reported theft of a Tao moped valued at $800.

WRECKS NOV. 20: Cpl. D.K. Davis said Sonexay Silaphet, 114 Butternut Dr, driving a 2009 Toyota, said she did not see brake lights on a 2002 Honda operated by Jessica Lynn Lewallen, 604 Margrace Rd. Silaphet struck the Lewallen vehicle and it collided with a stopped 2011 Toyota operated by Tim Ausburn, 147 Crown Crt. The accident happened on US 74 Business at N. Gaston Street.

Property damages were estimated at $2500.

NOV. 20: Cpl. D.K. Davis said a deer ran out in front of a 2012 Nissan operated by Jason Rockette of Wilmington doing minor damage to the vehicle. The accident happened when a deer ran from a parking lot on US 74 Business.

NOV. 26: Officer David B. Warlick said Bobby Lafayette Pearson, 914 Henry St., operating a 2008 Honda, was turning left on NC 161 Alternate toward Branch St., when he collided with a 1984 Chevrolet operated by Charles Queen, 1016 Second St. Property damages were estimated at $2500.

NOV. 26: Officer Bryan McGinnis said that a 2008 Mazda operated by Glenda Brackett of Mooresboro was struck by a hit and run driver on I-85 South at the Dixon School exit. Slight damages were reported.

NOV. 27: Officer Bryan McGinnis said Bruce Ramsey of Rock Hill, SC was backing his 2006 Ford truck from a parking space at 110 Galilee Church Rd. and hit a parked, unoccupied 2002 Tao moped owned by Bobby William McCleary, 111 Bryton Lane. Property damage was slight.

NOV. 27: Officer Bryan McGinnis said Dorothy Darby of Dallas, operating a 1999 Dodge, failed to stop at a stop light and hit a 1999 Pontiac operated by Betsy Dixon, 831 N. Piedmont Ave. The accident happened on Gaston Street. Property damages were estimated at $2300.

NOV. 27: Officer Chris McKnight said a 2010 Jeep operated by Teresa Shaw of Crouse rear-ended a 2006 Kia operated by Mary Monteith of Gastonia in the public vehicle area of Kings Mountain High School. The Monteith car was damaged approximately $800.

NOV. 29: Cpl. D. K. Davis said a 2009 Nissan operated by Tony Lee Bryant, 109 Sugar Bear Lane, struck a 2012 Nissan operated by Emma Chisholm, 2025 Redwood Circle, on S. Piedmont Ave. Property damages were estimated at $5600.

Lori Hambright in Phi Kappa Lori Hambright of Kings Mountain has been initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Hambright is pursuing a degree in Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

LIFESTYLE DEADLINES Deadline for wedding and engagement information is 12 noon Monday. Items received after deadline will run if time and space permit; if not, they will be held until the following week.

The cost is $20. Wedding and engagement forms are available at the receptionist’s desk at The Herald, 700 East Gold Street. Additional information will be charged at regular advertising rates.

Contact the Herald at P.O. Box 769, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, come to the office, phone 739-7496, fax 739-0611 or Email lib.kmherald@gmail.com

CCC spring registration scheduled Cleveland Community College will hold spring registration on Thursday, January 3, 2013, from 8:30 a.m.

– 6 p.m, in the Student Activities Center. Advisors, admissions counselors, and financial aid experts will be on hand to guide students through the registration process. Admission applications and the spring schedule of classes can be found online at www.clevelandcc.edu or may be picked up in the Student Services department located in the Jack Hunt Campus Center. Admissions counselors are also available by calling 704-669-4103.

Commodities distribution set The Shelby Lions Club will distribute USDA commodities on Dec. 13 at the Cleveland County Fair grounds. Those who wish to come to the fairgrounds and fill out an application will need some identification and must live in Cleveland County. If a person is unable to come in person, they may send a note with the number in the family, their address and their whole family income, signed by them.

The distribution is based on the number in the family and the income.

Herald to publish on Thursdays for holidays Due to the Christmas and New Year holidays, the Kings Mountain Herald will be published Thursday instead of Wednesday the weeks of Dec. 27, 2012, and Jan. 3, 2013.

The office will be closed Dec. 24 and 25 in observance of Christmas and will also close at 12 noon Dec. 31 in observance of the New Year holiday, remaining closed Jan. 1, 2013.

The office will reopen for regular hours Wednesday, Dec. 26, and on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013.

All display and classified ads deadlines for the week of Dec. 27 will be at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 19.

The deadline for all display and classified ads for the week of Jan. 3 will be 5 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012.

Clark Tire to present teacher award Clark Tire and Auto, a local family-owned company, will present the "Rubber Meets the Road" award to a Kings Mountain area teacher Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. at 407 S. Battleground Avenue.

This award is given to a local teacher that goes above and beyond for his/her school and students. The recipient's vehicle will receive a bumper to bumper inspection to assess the repairs that are needed. The vehicle will also be given a thorough cleaning inside and out, platinum preventive maintenance package, tune up, alignment, and a new set of tires.

The Cleveland County School Board and the Cleveland County Chamber will join Clark Tire president/owner John Clark, as well as General Manager Tim Lail on Tuesday, for the announcement.

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Christmas comes to Grover Southern Power Santa Claus came to Grover Saturday in the traditional Christmas parade.

Crowds of people lined Main Street and excited children sitting on the ground, standing, and sitting atop vehicles could hardly wait for the last entry in the parade.

“Where is Santa?” asked an excited five year old.

The 50 units in the parade included the Kings Mountain High School marching band, also featured in the Kings Mountain Christmas parade in mid-afternoon; the sponsoring Grover Women’s Club, church floats and groups, pretty girls, dance groups, and much more.

“I bet these kids got more sweets at this parade than they do at Halloween,’’

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said one mother who was trying to get her youngster to share.

“We just want to thank everyone for participating

and coming out for the parade,’’ said Anna Grace Hughes, one of the organizers for the parade. “The weather is just perfect and

we are all having a good time,’’ she added.

See more parade photos on page 3B of this edition.

Commissioners sworn in

Board to hear zoning request

KM MEN ON COUNTY BOARD - Ronnie Hawkins, left, the new chairman of the county board of commissioners, Johnny Hutchins, outgoing chairman and also reelected by voters recently to serve a third term, and Jason Falls, newly elected vice-chairman.

Kings Mountain Planning & Zoning Board will continue deliberating on a zoning request by Faunce Properties to rezone property at 813 W. King St. from Residential to Conditional Use Office, Monday at 5:30 p.m. at city hall.

The board is expected to make a recommendation to city council, which has final decision on zoning matters, at the Tuesday, Dec. 11, council meeting at 6 p.m.

West Kings Mountain property owners have opposed several attempts by David Faunce to rezone property currently occupied

by Amazing Kids Day Care.

“We’ve made some progress on significant issues,” said W. Kings Mountain property owner Helen Hatch at last week’s city council meeting. She said that the board is looking at other towns where similar situations have happened in a predominantly historical neighborhood.

Responding to question of councilman Dean Spears, she said that the property owner has given no indication of what he wants to build on the 8,000 square feet site which will front W. King Street. ‘It’s pretty wide open,” she said.

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SUSAN ALLEN is sworn as the newest member of the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners. NC Rep. Tim Moore administers the oath as Allen’s sons Garrett and Justin Allen look on.

JOHNNY HUTCHINS takes the oath of office as a Cleveland County Commissioner Monday morning from Rep.Tim Moore. Holding the Bible for Hutchins is his fiancee Becky Edsall.

From left, Hutchin’s daughters Buffy Murphey and Tammy Hogue and Edsall’s daughter Brooke Edsall. Hutchins is outgoing chairman of the board.

BONNIE REESE is sworn as Cleveland County Register of Deeds by NC Rep.Tim Moore. Her husband, Don, holds the Bible for Bonnie, who has served 17 years in this position.

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Miller to lead NC School Board Assoc.

A veteran local school board member from Kings Mountain was chosen as presidentelect of the NC School Boards Association at its recent 43rd An- Shearra Miller nual Conference in Greensboro.

Shearra Miller, a member of the Cleveland County school board since 2004 who served 13 years on the Kings Mountain Board of Education prior to merger, was elected to the statewide organization’s new slate of officers. She also has served as vice chairman and treasurer in her four years on the NCSBA Board of Directors.

Other officers elected to a one-year term were Evelyn Bulluck of Nash-Rocky Mount, president; Paige Sayles of Franklin County, vice president; and Roberta Scott of Warren County, treasurer. The Board of Directors establishes the mission and goals of the NCSBA and ensures that its activities and programs remain focused on these goals.

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Mayor Rick Murphrey, right, presents the key to the city to Southern Power President and CEO Oscar Harper at the startup and dedication of Plant Cleveland Monday.

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Southern Power commissioned Plant Cleveland, its third generating plant in North Carolina Tuesday morning, dedicating its 720megawatt natural gas facility on 275 acres near Grover.

The plant on Tuesday began operations with eight full time employees.

Plant Cleveland represents an investment of $330 million and is expected to contribute $30 million in new state and local tax revenue over the next 20 years.

Some 300 jobs were created at the height of construction.

“We are excited about growing Southern Power’s presence in North Carollna to provide clean, safe, reliable and affordable electricity to customers while positively impacting the local economy,’’ said Southern Power President and CEO Oscar C. Harper. “We are committed to bring a strong business partner in the communities where we are located and I am pleased that we have strong relationships with our neighbors in North Carolina.’’

He recognized partnerships with Kings Mountain and Cleveland County.

Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey and county commissioner Johnny Hutchins, the outgoing chairman, spoke of the importance of many partnerships in bringing the company to Kings Mountain after several years of diligence by many partners.

This is a great day for all of us,’’ said the mayor, who took the occasion to present Harper a key to the city, welcoming Southern Power as a business model for reliable electricity and environmentally friendly.

He took the occasion to recognize city commissioners, city manager Marilyn Sellers and department heads.

“We’ve stepped out of the box in this project,’’ said

Hutchins who said Monday was a red letter day for him.

He was elected to the county board eight years ago and the Southern Power project was his first to be active and landing, the e result of partnering with the city, the county, and the state, he said.

This is a milestone,’’ Hutchins added, congratulating Southern Company on its upcoming 100th birthday.

Southern Power is a subsidiary of Southern Company that acquires, builds, manages and owns generation assets that have been constructed for the wholesale market.

The Kings Mountain generating plant consists of four Siemens F Class gas turbine units that supplies all or part of the energy needs for the majority of the state’s electric cooperatives. Electric cooperatives provide energy to 2.5 million people in 93 of North Carolina’s 100 counties, primarily in rural parts of the state.

Plant Cleveland will, in part, provide electric power through long-term contracts with North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation and North Carolina Municipal Power Agency Number I. Chris Pierce is on-site operations and maintenance manager at Plant Cleveland.

‘Safety is a high priority,’’ said Pierce, who instructed visitors about being cautious in walking on the big expanse of property. A tour of the plant followed a luncheon set up in a big tent on the property.

Southern company has a safety record of 800,000 safe work hours without a lost time accident.

Ronnie Walston is plant manager of Plant Cleveland and also on site manager at the Rowan County Plant. .

With its dedication this week Plant Cleveland expands the company’s natural gas portfolio.

Sixty people participated in the luncheon and plant tours.

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What is your wish for this Christmas season?

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Just to be happy.

Gloria Johnson

To get my grandson whatever he wants for Christmas.

To be in good health and continue to do the will of the Lord.

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I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas.

That we will have a wonderful, beautiful Christmas.

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Letters to the Editor

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To the Editor:

Best Christmas Pageant Ever Lib Stewart Managing Editor The Kings Mountain Little Theatre’s current production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,� brings a fresh interpretation to the Christmas story through the eyes of kids.

Give you and your children and grandchildren a treat and attend the final three shows: Dec. 7 and 8 (Friday and Saturday) at 7:30 p.m. and

Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m. at Joy Theatre. Thirty-one kids and teens from Cleveland and Gaston counties play their hearts out in this Christmas season classic.

It’s a play that lasts only one hour and 15 minutes, including a 10 minute break. The scene and costume changes are quick. It’s simple to follow the holiday story that you’ve probably seen on TV but you don’t want to miss this one in Kings Mountain. The show has been playing to a full house.

Unruly kids help a family and all the other children in this heart-

The Herdman kids (l-r):= Lea Herdman (Kyra Howard), Imogene Herdman (Zoe Eagan), Ralph Herdman (Dewi Eagan), Gladys Herdman (Logan Locklair), Claude Herdman (Turner Brown), and Ollie Herdman (Noah Johnson). photo by Shelly Wood

warming Christmas pageant grasp the real meaning of Christmas.

Everyone agreed that the six Herdman kids were the worst kids in the world. They lied, they stole, they hit little kids, they talked dirty, and even the girls smoked cigars.

Sunday school was a safe haven for the other children because the Herdmans never went there. But when the Herdmans show up looking for chocolate cake, they hear about the Christmas pageant and all six bully their way to the lead roles in the play.

Everyone, including the first-time director, expected disaster.

Not so. As the story unfolds, the children become angry that Mary must give birth to baby Jesus in a stable and wrap him in swaddling clothes and that Herod plans to kill the baby. Zoe Eagan, as Mary, throws the baby doll Jesus across the floor during rehearsal but in the pageant she holds the baby lovingly in her arms and her face is angelic.

She is joined, as the Herdman siblings, by Kyra Howard as Lea, Dewi Eagan as Ralph, Logan Locklair as Gladys, Turner Brown as Claude and Noah Johnson as Ollie in understanding the Christmas story.

Who can eat frankincense and myrrh? These kids offer the baby Jesus ham they got from welfare.

And the angel exclaiming “shuzam’ is worth more than the 5 bucks you pay for a ticket.

The spirt of the season works in transformative magic in this fastpaced, family friendly play.

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To the Editor: Grover Area Women’s Club would like to thank everyone who participated in the Grover Christmas Parade.

A huge thank you goes to Grover Volunteer Fire Department and Grover Police for taking care of traffic control and lining up the parade entries.

A final thank you goes to the people that came out and watched the parade.

We will see you next year, Saturday, December 7, 2013.

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Over one year ago, the nursing directors and assistant directors along with several others met and discussed a scholarship for employees who wanted to return to school in the healthcare profession. Support came from our chief nurse, Sheri DeShazo, along with our assistant vice president of in-patient services, Nadine Harris. Those supporting this idea included: Sheri DeShazo, Nadine Harris, Sylvia Wray, Lisa Smith, Sheila Blakemore, Bobby Smith, Chris Hoey, Phyllis Phillips, Crystal Penson, Barbara Mueske, Belinda Chestnutt, Glenda Childers, and Avis Morrow. Discussion helped name the scholarship after Lottie Goforth who gave her own money to help build our KM Hospital.

Next we discussed how we would raise the monies for the scholarship. A golf tournament was decided upon and the date was set for October 20, 2012. During the year, several leaders changed jobs and our support continued with Veronica Poole-Adams, chief nurse and Alex Bell, administrator, along with Kathy Beaver and Bonnie Cook. With the support of our community, we raised $4,000.00 at our event held at the KM Country Club. Our scholarship will now be available starting next year.

Thank you to all who participated and supported our event through donations and hole sponsorships. Thank you to all of the leaders who supported our event and their families. Thank you to the Cleveland Healthcare Foundation, especially Dotty Leatherwood and Becky Wall, for their support along with the KM Country Club.

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MEDITATION

We have a caring trainer Dr. Jeff Hensley Pastor Kings Mountain Baptist Church There was once a young man who deeply loved horses, and he got a job working with them at a stable. He spent his time grooming them, exercising them and riding them. It was like heaven on earth for him.

One day the young man was sitting on a fence watching a trainer working with a thoroughbred. When the trainer would let out on the reins, the horse would bolt, running like the wind, but when he would pull up on the reins, the horse would almost stop in its tracks. Then he would ease up on the

reins and let the horse run free, and again he would pull back hard. The trainer did this over and over again until it seemed as if the horse was dancing, prancing, and covered in perspiration.

The young man watched the horse trainer, watched the reins, watched the bridle and the bit, and became increasingly angry as he continued to watch. Finally he turned to the horse’s owner, who had been standing by watching the whole thing, and said, “That man is abusing your horse. He is not thinking about the horse and its possibilities and capabilities but only about his own power and how far he can push it, or how much control he can have over it.”

The owner didn’t say anything for a moment, and then he looked the young man in the eye and said, “It’s obvious that you know noth-

ing about horses or, for that matter, about discipline.”

The young fellow looked back at the owner with a puzzled look on his face.

“What do you mean?” he asked.

The owner then responded. “A good horse, like that thoroughbred over there, runs at even the shadow of authority. A good horse runs at even the intimation of a command. The difference between a horse and a thoroughbred is the trainer who triggers that internal authority. The horse does not run to win or even in obedience to the trainer.

The horse knows the trainer and the trainer knows that the horse runs because it is a horse. It’s obvious that you know very little about horses, about discipline, or about obedience. What a pity.” With that, the horse

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owner left the boy on the fence, watching the horse from a distance.

When we pray the Lord’s Prayer we all pray that God’s Kingdom will come, and no doubt we all long for that to happen, but we would probably prefer that it come without making any demands on us – without discipline, authority, or obedience. Sometimes God asks things of us that are hard for us to accept, and at times we are like thoroughbreds, for we, too, need the hand of a caring trainer, who knows our needs, our potential, our weaknesses and limitations.

God is this kind of trainer, and God knows exactly when and how to trigger our internal discipline and help us to grow to be all that He has created us to be.

Thanks be to God!

Sunday, November 18, Nicholas S. “Nick” Napier was ordained as the pastor of Boyce Memorial ARP Church. Originally from Marshville, NC, Rev. Napier came to Kings Mountain “from Sunnyville, CA by way of Greenville, SC.” Nick began his career as a Southern Baptist minister.

For six years he preached in Jefferson, SC and Troy, NC. He grew up in Marshville as a Southern Baptist. He first studied at Fruitland Baptist Institute and Wingate University, and as he continued studying religion, he “came to the dark side,” as his friends jokingly say. Nick discovered that he felt the conviction of the Presbyterian doctrine, and then went to Greenville, SC where he graduated from the Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

Nick and his wife, Jennifer, “Jenn”, have been in Kings Mountain since October 28, but just officially moved into their home last Saturday. Jenn is a speech therapist on contract with Cherokee County, SC schools.

Boyce Memorial ARP Church has an average Sunday attendance of 100 people. Sunday School starts at 8:45 am, with worship beginning at 10:00.

Fellowship & Faith

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

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

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

Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487

Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477

Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917

Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310

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

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

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

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

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

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

Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714

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

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

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

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

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

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Resurrection Lutheran sets holiday schedule

Saturday proclaimed “Dremiel Byers Day� in Kings Mountain BETH BROCK beth.kmherald@gmail.com

The congregation of Resurrection Lutheran Church announces its plans for the holiday season.

Each Sunday prior to Christmas Day, the church will have Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and morning Advent worship services at 11 a.m. except for Sunday, Dec. 16, when service will be at 9:45 a.m. followed by the annual cantata with the joint choirs of Resurrection and St. Matthew's Lutheran churches.

Fellowship meals and a brief worship service will be held on Wednesday evenings, Dec. 5, 12, and 19 at 5:30 p.m. Starting at 6

p.m. on Friday night, Dec. 7, the church will be decorated with Christmas trees, garlands, greenery and candles.

Light refreshments will be served. On Sunday evening, Dec. 23 at 5 p.m., the church will have a covered dish meal and then go caroling.

The annual traditional candlelight Christmas Eve service will be at 11 p.m. on Dec. 24. The final holiday activity will be the "Burning of the Greens" on Jan. 6.

The public is invited to all of these events. For more information contact the church office at 704-7395580.

EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH, across from the Patrick Center at the east end of Business 74, will present a Christmas musical and drama, “Christmastime on the Frontier� on Saturday and Sunday evenings, Dec 8 and 9, at 6 p.m. Mrs. Surrett, wife of the pastor, wrote the drama and is directing the productions. The music is compiled and directed

by Pastor Brubaker and will be sung by the Adult Choir. The public is invited.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - The Cantata, ‘’A Service of Nine Lessons and Carols� will be held on Sunday, Dec. 9th at 11 a.m. The Adult Choir, Junior and Senior High Youth, wil be performing in this year’s cantata along with WINGS, children 3 years through 4th grade. The public is invited.

Olympic champion Greco-Roman wrestler, Dremiel “Bamm Bamm�

Byers was honored Saturday at a special ceremony, followed by lunch. Because of his many achievements, both for the US Army, and the US Olympic Team, Byers was presented a plaque from mayor Rick Murphrey, declaring Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, as “Dremiel Byers Day.� The plaque listed his Olympic and championship experiences, including 2008 Olympic Games, 7th place in 120 kg Class 2009 World Silver Medalist 2009 US National Champion 2010 5th in World Championships 2012 Olympic Games, 9th place in 120 kg Class.

Dremiel grew up in Kings Mountain from the age of one and a half, and considers Kings Mountain his home. Friends and family were on hand to greet him at the special ceremony in his honor at 238 Cherokee Grill. A banner hung over the door commemorating his Olympic championship sta-

tus and welcoming him home.

Friends from high school, Susan Ramsey, Derek Houser, and Sandra Jenkins surprised Dremiel, and sat around reminiscing with him. They stressed how they had been such good friends since elementary school, and cannot remember ever arguing. They discussed how they demanded respect of one another, and that is one reason they remained so close. The agreed they were not surprised when they heard that Dremiel was chosen for the Olympics, knowing that he had the drive and passion needed, and his lifestyle was work.

Whether at home, or at “PawPaw’s�, he always worked. Dremiel said that he didn’t want to get fussed at, so he just worked.

Graduating from KMHS in 1993, Dremiel started college at NC A&T. He wanted to major in animal science.

In 1994, he enlisted in the US Army, and first started wrestling in the Post Wrestling tournaments at Fort Lewis, Washington. Officials called his Army team and worked out a deal to send him to tryouts for the Army Wrestling Team in

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH, 120 Linwood Road, Kings Mountain, invites the public to a very special Christmas service. Pastor James T. Lochridge, Jr., will present “Christmas in Chalk� at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9. The Christmas message will be presented in music and chalk art with special effects. Everyone is welcome.

“Bamm Bamm� autographed special menus for all his family and guests.

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1995. “Talk about a Godsend,� Dremiel said, “I’ve been wrestling with the Army ever since.� Byers is now stationed, and wrestling, at Fort Carson, CO. Saturday, Dremiel autographed special menus for everyone attending the luncheon. The menu reflected some of his favorite

foods, and was designed to commemorate his visit.

Other special guests at the luncheon included members of Byers’ family, his wrestling coach from KMHS, Steve Moffitt, and members of the current KMHS wrestling team.

Bamm Bamm made everyone feel welcome, and seemed right at home.

EAST GOLD STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH - 701 E. Gold St., Break Free: An Interdenominational Ultra-contemporary Service, will be held Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. with food and fellowship. The service starts at 7 p.m. with East Gold Street Praise Band and speaker Dennis White at the church Family Life Center. The public is invited.

Call 704-739-3215 for more details.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH youth will present “Christmas of Giving� Friday night at 6:30 p.m. at the Student Center at the church. Tickets are $5 each and you can invite one friend free. “All is Well,’’ the Worship Choir production, will be held Dec. 16 at 7 p.m.

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Lawnmower parade set for Dec. 16 in Woodbridge Woodbridge Community residents will parade on decorated lawnmowers, bikes, classical cars, on a hay ride, and golf carts in the Charlie Gane Memorial Woodbridge Lawnmower Christmas Parade Sunday, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m.

The parade starts at the top of Dunes Drive and travels onto Canterbury, Quail Hollow and other streets in the Woodbridge area. Residents who don’t walk or ride watch from their front porches and lawns and join in the celebration which this year also includes caroling, a visit from Santa Claus and

a festival of cookies immediately after the parade at 107 Quail Hollow Drive. “This is a community fun event that attracts kids and their families, grandparents and pets,’’ said Doug Sharpe. He said that the community goes “all out� with women baking Christmas cookies and everyone joining in to celebrate the holiday season.

For more information call Doug and Norma Sharp, 704-480-1608; Pat and Steve Bonino, 704-480-8603 and Nancy Quinn, 704-4800554.

Windjammers to ride for kids Windjammers Motorcycle Club will “Ride for the Children� Sunday, Dec. 16 at 1:30 p.m. and cyclists will start gathering at noon at Cleveland Mall in Shelby where Gun Powder N Lead will provide live music. The route is via

Marion Street to the courtsquare, to Highway 74, then to Aaron’s House in Lattimore.

Gifts brought by riders will go to children in the foster care system and contributed to Children’s Homes in the county. Riders are invited.

Members of the KMHS wrestling team attending the special event were, left to right, Ethan King, Jacob Miller, Christopher Mercer, Colby Bailey, and Elijah Whitaker.

BC to celebrate Christmas Friday This Friday, Bessemer City will begin celebrating Christmas at 4:30 with the annual Christmas parade. Following the parade will be the annual “Christmas in the City� celebration on Pennsylvania Avenue. Local churches, civic organizations, and area businesses will be providing gloves, toboggans, and scarves. There will also be hot

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Being a caring citizen got Wanda Wilson in “a bit of trouble� – but not really.

Mrs. Wilson recently raised $1,851 for benefit of Muscular Dystrophy Association. Accused of having “a big heart,’’ she was ‘arrested’ in a mock jail set up at Outback Steakhouse in Gastonia, where she and other volunteers worked to help others. “My husband Bill got the call for volunteers at our

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free photo. The Merchants Association will assist parents with “Letters from Santa� by parents filling out a short application. The Crisis Center will be selling hot dogs, chili will be on sale, and the Masons will be selling barbeque.

Friday sounds like a good day to go have lots of fun in downtown Bessemer City.

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chocolate and apple cider provided.

Staple food will be available for those in need. Besides the four inflatables and the “Blue Choo� train, Santa Claus will be on hand to lead the children in a Jingle Bell Parade. The children will be provided with jingle bells, and at the end of the short parade, Santa will be available to pose with each child in a

At right: Wanda Wilson of Kings Mountain smiles from behind the bars of a “mock jail� as she raised $1851 for Muscular Dystrophy Association. business, Tri-State Machine in Bessemer City, and he suggested me,� said Wanda.

Bill Wilson knew his wife was a “go-getter� and they both know friends stricken with MD. Before asking for funds, the volunteers were, of course, released from the mock jail and treated with backyard BBQ by Outback Steakhouse.

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Mrs. Wilson, Kings Mountain, won fourth place in the fund drive which raised a total of $68,000 by 20 volunteers. She told her friends she was “going behind bars for good� by participating in the lockup. The money helps fund MDA clinics, support groups and summer camp in the Gastonia area and funds research to find treatment and cures for the 43 neuromuscular diseases MDA includes.

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Last weekend for ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!’

Pictured are members of the large cast of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" which plays Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. at Joy Theatre. Sellout crowds have been attending the Kings Mountain Little Theatre performances of the Christmas season classic.

Kiser – Citizen of the Year

The Angel Choir and Baby Angels on stage at Joy Theatre with Mary and Joseph as they sing, "Angels We Have Heard on High.

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HACKERS: on the move From page 1A

Donna Lumsden, Michelle Inman, Bessemer City Manager James Inman and Melaney Brakefield, new city clerk, are pictured at the BC Area Chamber banquet in Bessemer City.

BESSEMER CITY Melba Kiser is Bessemer City’s Citizen of the Year and Bridget Martin won the Business of the Year award.

They were honored by the Bessemer City Area Chamber of Commerce at a dinner Nov. 29 at First Baptist Church Family Life Center.

Jeff Kirchner, Chamber treasurer, introduced the Citizen of the Year.

Kiser is chairman of the Bessemer City Image Committee, president of the Bessemer City Garden Club, delivers meals on wheels, is an Elder in First Presbyterian Church, and serves on the Main Street committee, in addition to other volunteer service and projects to im-

prove the appearance of Bessemer City.

Otis Whitehurst, a member of the BC Merchants Association, introduced Martin.

Martin opened her new business, The Computer Chick, in Angel’s Upscale in downtown Bessemer City this year. She started the Bessemer City Community Newsletter, “The Heart of the Story” in 2012. She is also a member of the Bessemer City Merchants Association and the Bessemer City Main Street committee, accomplishing these community services while growing her business.

New City Manager James Inman was principal speaker.

With the direction of city

council he said he wants to grow Bessemer City, both economically and with quality of life improvements. Increased code enforcement, community-wide clean up projects, and ways to attract small businesses as goals. ‘’I am excited about Bessemer City,” he said.

The Bessemer City Boys and Girls Club Choir sang Christmas songs. The Chamber event, Run Around Downtown 5K, was fundraiser for this organization and raised $875.

Dr. Bob Crouch, Chamber President, was MC for the occasion. He recognized Chamber officials and said a goal is to double the Chamber’s membership in 2013.

ZONING: text amendment sent back to the table From page 1A materials in council’s packets did not jibe with what his client had and that the planning board had not approved 100-foot setbacks at last month’s lengthy meeting.

Also voting to table were councilmen Howard Shipp, Mike Butler, Dean Spears and mayor pro tem Rodney Gordon. Voting against tabling the issue were councilmen Rick Moore and Tommy Hawkins.

“I commend Mr. Brown, his attorney, the P&Z board and staff for all working together. I was told that staff cannot find another development like this anywhere else in the country so Kings Mountain has to pioneer all the ordinance and zoning language from scratch and that takes more work,” Miller said after the meeting.

He added, “All are to be commended.”

Moore called P&Z Chairman Doug Lawing to the microphone twice to ask if what council had in its packet was what the board voted on. Lawing acknowledged affirmatively both times.

Gastonia Attorney Doug Arthurs said that what prompted his client to seek a text amendment is because there is no provision for multiple recreation in city ordinances. “This gold-colored page I have in my hands is a deception,” he countered, adding, “What was voted on was in the original package, this is disturbing.”

“It’s in my agenda packet,” said Miller.

“It’s in my packet,” said Mayor Rick Murphrey, who said the planning board had worked for months on the recommendation being presented to city council.

“I don’t think we should put this off, put it to a vote,” said Hawkins.

Arthur argued there are two specific setbacks in contention. “My client was required to double what the planning board suggests in this paper,” showing a gold colored paper detailing the text amendment definitions, adding, “I can’t pitch a tent unless its 100 feet from the property line.”

“I did not see this document before tonight,” said Arthurs.

The mayor said after the vote to table that he was disappointed.

Killian, the city’s Planning and Economic Development director and secretary to the planning board appointed by city council, said that he thought the planning board had made its recommendation clear. “I only put their recommendations on paper and present to city council, which has final say. There were no dissenting votes at last month’s planning board, all 11 people voted “yes” on this recommendation.

Killian said after the meeting that anytime a principal use is established, a house or manufacturing operation, for instance, a set back from the property line is required. In this case, there is a campground, ATV course, trail, go cart track, and movie cinema and the

ANNEXATION: approved From page 1A police, sanitation and fire protection, and will be able to stock beer and wine products on its grocery shelves.

Heath says he plans to employ six or seven full time employees and in the future possibly open a restaurant which would up the number of employees.

setback should be 100 feet from the adjoining property line. Mr. Brown disagrees and wants it to be substantially less than 100 feet.

Essentially, said Killian, Mr. Brown wants a certain type of setback for 14 uses in the request and two other uses, also lower than the 100-foot setback requirement from the property line. ‘’If you have several different uses (pool, zip line, parking, campground, ATV course, go cart track) each with different setback rules, how do you figure out which ones to use when all the uses are on the same property?” said Miller after the meeting.

“For example,” he added, “you need more space between a home and ATV course than you would need between a home and a pool.

That is what they are still working on.”

card and sends it to places like New York, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania and sells it to other people and it’s almost impossible to tell where it originated. There can be a common ground, however, of multiple people using their cards at the same place and the search can narrow; but many people use their cards at numerous places,” he added.

Hackers have hit food stores, restaurants, ATMs and gas stations in the county because, says the chief, they know where the shoppers are and that most places don’t require the customer to give a PIN number.

A recent news report said that 9.6 million people in the US had their cards compromised this year, many of them during the weeks before the biggest shopping day of the year–Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving.

Local merchants say they tell their customers to check with their banks and credit card contacts and take every precaution. This is a new form of high tech theft, and because more and more people pay by credit/debit cards the thieves don’t have to empty their accounts. They take a little here, a little there, from many accounts, which people often don’t even notice.

Chief Proctor adds this advice: •Know where your card is swiped, watch the person swiping it and don’t let it get out of your sight.

•Watch where you use the card. Most places don’t require a PIN number. These technology whizzes depend on that.

•Call security. Each card has a security number on the back. Let the company know your normal purchases and if your purchases will be out of normal range tell them when you are using the card. Ask the banks to call you immediately if your card is being compromised. And if it is used other times, ask them to make a call to you immediately.

•You open up a risk when you use your card everywhere.

•Hackers choose places where they know a PIN code is not required.

Several local people said they asked their banks to freeze their accounts for 10 days.

Two cases of financial transaction fraud were reported to KMPD this week.

A local bank reported that someone used a victim’s identification to cash a check for $672.

One Kings Mountain resident said that his debit card numbers were used by someone to gain access to $60 from his bank account and the card was used at a toy store in Dublin, California.

Another resident said that his credit card was used by someone in New York to buy $293.28 in merchandise.

Chief Proctor says the police are investigating all reports. “Hackers usually move on to new locations,” he says.

But in the meantime, the Chief is paying with cash.

HAWKINS: named board chair From page 1A Hawkins presided at his first meeting Tuesday night. He will preside at a commission workshop next Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the conference room of the Harry Administrative Offices in Shelby.

“We will continue what chairman Johnny Hutchins and the board have put in place,” said Hawkins. The number one goal will be the creation of much-needed jobs, he continued, praising the successes of economic development leaders during the past year in recruiting industry and jobs.

Hawkins wants the county to be first in offering an incentive plan to retail businesses. He explained how that would work without “red tape.” A business would apply for a building permit for an expansion for x number of dollars and the county would rebate that merchant for x number of dollars in property tax abatement. The retailer would provide a copy of the building permit and the number of employees and could get additional percentage with additional employees.

Hawkins said that commissioners will also look at recruiting hotels for Cleve-

land County to provide lodging for visitors and also pointing to large companies that use the new LeGrand Center and need a place to stay. Commissioners have pledged previously no tax increases, and on the drawing board also are raises for county employees who haven’t had wage increases in four years.

“Our challenge will continue to be quality of life for our citizens,” said Hawkins.

Presenters at the Dec. 11 work session will be Charter School, Destination Cleveland County, and Kings Mountain’s Patrick Senior Center, among others.

BID: awarded to BB&T From page 1A on the progress of public education programs and surveys underway by the Codes department with assistance from an advisory committee. She said the federal Clean Water Act mandates a storm water management plan for every household and her committee is busy educating the public with storm water

presentations before civic and church groups.

“Invite us, we’ll go anywhere, there’s lots for the community to know about storm water,” she said.

“We haven’t had the response we would like but the second year of the program begins in January,” she told the board. In future months city council will be asked to approve an ordinance and determine a utility fee.

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Saturday turned out to be a perfect day for the 12th annual Jingle Bell Run, sponsored by the Kings Mountain YMCA. Kevin Osborne, director, said that it was a Godsend to have such perfect weather, especially with it being the first of December.

This year’s race had close to 700 participants, breaking last year’s record by about 100. The proceeds from the race will go to the Y’s “We Build People� scholarship fund. There were runs for kids, young and old, and even for their pets. There were participants from as far away as Cincinnati, OH; Wilmington, NC; and South Carolina. Osborne emphasized that this was great to boost local economy, since the out-of-towners were staying in local motels and eating at area restaurants.

A new group, from Patrick Senior Center showed up to participate.

Their attitude was, “if we’re asked to participate, we’re going to try!â€? Another large group of runners were members of the Cleveland County “Girls on the Runâ€? club. The “Girls on the Runâ€? club was developed to boost morale‌giving them an “I can do thisâ€? attitude. A large group of “Girls on the Runâ€? came from Bethware School, with 24 girls and nine coaches. “Girls on the Runâ€? from West Elementary were also on hand to race.

All participants were encouraged to dress in costume, and it was a

Christmassy crowd who showed up to run. Santa Claus was on hand to lead the race and greet the kids.

There was an inflatable for the kids to enjoy, and First Baptist Church provided snacks and drinks. Southern Experience of Kings Mountain was on hand to provide music throughout the morning. Shope Shoes, of Shelby, had a display of running gear on hand, available for purchase. Timing for the run was provided by Precision Timing of Greensboro, with Neal Leeper as the official announcer. Kings Mountain mayor Rick Murphrey was on hand to start the races.

By 8:30, crowds were already forming to register and pick up packets at the Joy Theatre. The races began at 10 sharp, starting with a Fun Run for the little tykes.

There was a 600 Meter Fun Run with Jakeem Amunda of Shelby coming in first, closely followed by Tyler Stenger of Kings Mountain.

Meile Songalia of Kings Mountain closed in for third place.

In the 5K race, Chuck Lampley of Shelby came in first in 19:58, Josh Stone of Hickory came in second in 20:12, and Gunner Hogston of Boiling Springs closed in third in 20:40.

In the 10K race, Allan Alfaro of Lincolnton was winner in 34:17 followed by Jacob Turnbill of Shelby in 41:05. Kings Mountain’s Kate Crowell came in with a close third of 42:39.

Arica Rithiphong won the costume contest.

Runners came in through an inflatable finish by Precision Timing of Greensboro, NC.

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Bethware School’s “Girls on the Run� were decked out for the race. There are over 100 area girls participating in the “Girls on the Run� program sponsored by the YMCA. KM mayor Rick Murphrey spends a little time with Santa and friends before starting the race.

Kevin Osborne, left, director of KM YMCA, and Ellis Noell, right, director of Special Events for Kings Mountain. Ellis drove Santa on the back of a Kubota ATV, leading the races.

Lucy Merritt, 6; Kate-Linn Merritt, 4; and Judd Scism, 5; spend a little time before the race with Santa. Lucy and Kate-Linn are the daughters of Alexis Merritt, and Judd is the son of Nicole Scism.

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Children, families enjoy Breakfast with Santa

Lynn and Jeanette Cheshire of Kings Mountain announce the birth of their granddaughter, Corinne Elizabeth Cheshire, Oct. 26, 2012, in Washington, DC. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces.

Proud parents are John Ryan and Heather Cheshire.

Auditions for Oklahoma!

Oklahoma! was the first musical written by the team of composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. The original Broadway production opened on March 31, 1943. It was a box-office smash and ran for an unprecedented 2,243 performances, later enjoying award-winning revivals, national tours, foreign productions and an Academy Award-winning 1955 film adaptation. It has long been a popular choice for school and community productions.

Kings Mountain Little Theatre will hold auditions for its March, 2013 production on December 10th, 11th, and 13th at 7p.m. at the Joy Performance Center. Director Jim Champion, Music Director Libby Putnam, and Choreographer Dawn Rickus will require approximately 20 singers/actors for this production. There are roles for an equal number of men and women, age 17 and up. Auditions will include a “cold read” from the script and music plus a simple dance routine.

KMLT is pleased to announce Harris Funeral Home as the corporate sponsor for Oklahoma!

For further information, please contact KMLT (704730-9408) or jimchampion@carolina.rr.com The story: Just before Oklahoma becomes a new state, Laurey Williams notices that Curly, a handsome though shy ranch hand, has been acting strangely around her. As the plot unfolds, Laurey and Curly realize the feelings they have for each other.

Judd, a hired hand at Laurey’s home, also has feelings for her. Laurey and Curly must do something to save their relationship and keep Judd from doing something terrible. Woven into this plot is the life of Ado Annie, one of Laurey’s friends, whose boyfriend has just gotten back from an exciting trip to Kansas City. While he was away, she has fallen for a peddler who is a ladies’ man and doesn’t really want to marry her. Does she give Will, her boyfriend, “all or nuthin’”, or does she run away with the peddler? Set against the backdrop of ranching Oklahoma, this musical is full of fun, music, and romance for everyone.

Above: Maggie Buchannan won the huge Christmas stocking, the door prize at the recent Breakfast with Santa at the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club.

At left: Chris and Ginny Hamby and daughters Sophia and Baily of Gastonia were the first to eat at Breakfast with Santa recently at the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club.

Veterans’ families to have merrier Christmas

Members of the Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Post 155, are purchasing clothing for several local veterans’ families. Left to right are DeAnn Burton, Photo by BETH BROCK Roxie Trammell, and Joyce Kale.

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Several local families will have a merrier Christmas this year thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary of Kings Mountain American Legion Post 155. The ladies are shopping for several area families of veterans, purchasing clothing as well as toys for the children. In addition to the shopping, the auxiliary is sponsoring a memory tree in the front foyer of the Legion building. Anyone can purchase

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a tag, for one dollar, in memory or honor of a veteran. Each time a tag is purchased, another light will be lit on the tree. The auxiliary’s goal is to light the entire tree. Proceeds from the tree will go to special projects, including sending a local high school student to Girl’s State next summer. The auxiliary is also sponsoring a food drive. To donate food, or purchase memory tags, see any Legion member, or visit the Legion at 155 York Rd., after 2 pm daily.

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GIFT TO CRISIS MINISTRY - The Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry got an early Christmas present Thursday from the Adult Sunday School Class mission team at Advent Lutheran Church. Crisis Ministry Director Iris Frady (left) accepts the “much appreciated gift” from Rev. Marty Ramey, pastor of the church. Advent Lutheran Church meets at the Patrick Senior Center every Sunday at 10:00 am.

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Government Kings Mountain City Council - meets last Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Kings Mountain City Hall, 101 W. Gold St. Cleveland County Board of Commissioners - meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. in the commissioners’ chambers, second floor, County Administration Building, 311 East Marion Street, Shelby.

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

Club Meetings Kings Mountain Rotary Club - Every Thursday, noon, at the Kings Mountain Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King St. Southern Arts Society – Meets every first Tuesday of the month at the KM Art Center (Old Depot), 301 N. Piedmont Ave. Social time is at 6:30 p.m. and the program is at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hospice will order holiday dinners for Hospice patients and families. Cost of a complete dinner of turkey/ham, three sides, homestyle rolls, dessert to serve 68 people for $50. Any contribution to help sponsor a holiday dinner is welcomed. Contact Hospice, c/o Holiday Dinner, 951 Wendover Heights, Shelby, NC 28150.

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

THE ADULT CHOIR OF EASTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH of Kings

Mountain will present the Christmas Cantata, "Changed By a Baby Boy", this coming Sunday evening, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. to be followed by an afterglow fellowship in the church's fellowship building. Rev. Ron Caulder, pastor, welcomes everyone to this Christmas musical experience. Eastside is located at 308 York Road.

FIRST WESLEYAN CHURCH, Waco Rd., has scheduled three Christmas events in December. The Children's Choir will present the musical drama "The Christmas Cupcake" on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 10:30 a.m. The Christmas cantata, "Comfort & Joy" will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. with an encore performance on Sunday, Dec. 23, at 10:45 a.m. The public is welcome at all services.

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Your guide to area events

Southern Arts Society All events, unless otherwise listed will be at the Kings Mountain Art Center (the old depot), 301 N. Piedmont Ave., 704-739-5585. Events are free unless noted otherwise.

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

reading of “The Polar Express� Monday, Dec. 17, at 5 p.m. in the Community Room of Mauney Memorial Library, 100 S. Piedmont Ave. The movie will be shown at 6 p.m.

Space is limited.

Pick up your “ticket� in the c h i l dren’s department before Dec. 17.

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Preschool Storytime – Tuesdays, 10 a.m., 3-5 Come years old, Craft with and ThursMe – Arts days, 10 A Christmas and Crafts Musical at F a.m., 2 years irst class for Baptist Churc and under, at h children December 16 Mauney Me• 7pm i n morial Lik i n d e rbrary, in the garten Community through 6th grade.

Room. Call Teacher will be Lisa VanderLaan. Class 704-739-2371 will meet Saturday mornings for three and choose option 2 for more informahours, once or twice a month depending tion. on response. Cost will be $15 per student, per session. Class is limited to 10 students. Start date and time to be determined. Interested parents please call Greater Shelby Community Theatre is 704-739-5585 to save a spot. Questions auditioning for the romantic musical "I please email Lisa at Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change". craftwme@gmail.com Two men and two women, ages 30 up, The Shutter Light Group (the photog- are needed. Auditions continue tonight, raphy club) - meets the third Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 6-8:30 p.m. in the basemonthly, at 6:30 p.m. The photography ment of the Arts Council. Come prepared club focuses on how to take better pho- to sing a capella. Performances for this tographs with informative programs and musical are Feb.1-3 and Feb. 8-10. sharing techniques between members.

A pro-wrestling match featuring some of the best wrestlers in the area will be held at American Legion Post 155 on Friday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. Doors open at All events, unless other wise listed 6 p.m. will be at the Mauney Memorial Library, Featured wrestlers are Rex Rumble, 100 South Piedmont Avenue, Kings Young Guns, Sweet Ginger, and Train.

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Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students and children.

Ornament Crafting with the “Rag Proceeds will be used by the AmeriBag�, a free program for adults, will be can Legion to fund community projects. held Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m. at Mauney Memorial Library.

Santa’s Firetruck Express will visit Joanne Fisher will lead the hour of various daycare centers in the city on Frifree ornament making in the Community day, Dec. 14. Officers with the Kings Room. Space is limited. Sign up at the Mountain Fire Department accompany Main Service Desk or call 704-739-2371 Santa on his visit to children. option 3.

On Saturday, Dec. 15, Santa will visit children at the Kings Mountain HistoriChildren are invited to wear their pa- cal Museum from 1-3 p.m. jamas and join the library staff for a holiday snack, music, activities and a

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This holiday season enjoy a family classic, “The Nutcracker� - the all time favorite story of Clara’s magical trip to the land of sweets, presented by Kimberla’s School of Classical Ballet. “The Nutcracker� will be performed at the Joy Performance Center, 202 S. Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain.

Performances are scheduled for Saturday, Dec.15 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. - doors open an hour before each performance.

All seats are $10 and tickets are on sale at https://sites.google.com/site/kmnutcrackerballet/home For further information please contact Kimberla L. Burrows (704) 300-4130.

Holiday bell-ringing for benefit of the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry continues through Dec. 15 on each ThursdaySaturday.

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

Inauguration tickets 10th District US Congressman Patrick McHenry’s office has set up a website for constituents to request tickets for the inauguration of President Barack Obama. Tickets to the inauguration can only be obtained through congressional offices, and the website will provide an easy to use system for those interested in attending the event. The office will distribute the tickets through a lottery which constituents can enter until Dec. 17.

The website also provides a link for local schools and organizations that would like to participate in the inaugural parade.

McHenry's Shelby office is located at 311 E. Marion St., Suite 119, Phone 704481-0578.

Zumba Zumba – Every Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, 7 p.m., Kings Mountain National Guard Armory, 300 Phifer Road.

Instructor is Jennifer Stacey.

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Heath creates Peace Path Sloan receives Agape Award A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at the Peace Path at the Kings Mountain Hospice House Sunday, December 9, at 2 p.m. The energy and effort to renovate the Peace Path are in honor of Amanda Lake Heath’s grandfather, Charles E. Nalley, a long time Hospice board member and volunteer.

Mr. Nalley has served countless hours as a familyand patient support volunteer and was instrumental in acquiring the land for the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC. Amanda Lake is the daughter of Angela and Scott Heath and is a senior at Shelby High School. She has been active in Girl Scouts for nine years and is a Senior Girl Scout member of Troop 20365. Her troop is supported

by Central United Methodist Church and is led by Joan Mabry.This ribbon cutting ceremony is the culmination of Amanda Lake’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project. The Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouts and is a commitment she made and completed as an individual. Earninga Gold Award required Amanda Lake to plan a take-action project,

Amanda Lake Heath recruit volunteers, acquire the materials, complete the project, and see that it makes a lasting impact. Her project involved renovating and enhancing the Peace Path.

Amanda Lake and her volunteers installed stepping stones at each end of the path and distributed mulch with a brick border alongthe entire walking trail. Amanda Lake is

also providing different versions of the Bible as well as hymnals from different denominations to go along with an original prayer and meditation guide for those using the path. This project is intended to provide a peaceful place for Hospice patients, families, and staff to walk in the outdoors.

CC Schools named to AP Honor Roll Cleveland County Schools is among 539 school systems in the nation and seven in North Carolina named to the 3rd Annual AP Honor Roll.

The College Board recognized these public school districts for increasing student access to Advanced Placement course work while simultaneously increasing the percentage of students with scores of 3 or higher on AP exams.

The College Board said increasing the number of students participating in AP courses while increasing scores at the same time indicates a school district is successfully identifying motivated, academically prepared students likely to benefit most from rigorous AP course work.

According to the NC Report Card, the percentage of district-wide student enrollments in AP Courses in Cleveland County

Schools has increased from 5 percent in 2009-10 to 8 percent in 2011-12. The state average is 5 percent. “We have continued to work to expand our AP offerings in all of our schools and to encourage students to take these challenging courses,� said Superintendent Bruce Boyles. “AP courses provide rigor and prepare students for the experiences they will encounter in college.�

Interim Secondary Programs Director Dianna Bridges said local efforts to increase the number of AP course offerings at every school coupled with appropriate academic advisement has prompted a steady increase of AP enrollment. “We need to be intentional in our work to ensure the percentage of students enrolled in AP course continues to increase.�

A Grover Elementary first-grade teacher who leaves no learners behind and takes it personally if one of her students is not successful has been selected as this year’s Hoyt Q. Bailey Agape Award recipient.

The CCS Educational Foundation honored Martha Sloan with the 2012 Agape Award on Nov. 27 at the Heroes program held at the LeGrand Center. The award includes a $500 cash prize and is given annually by the Foundation to a teacher who motivates and creates opportunities for student success. Other finalists were Donna Stewart of Marion Elementary and Aristela Torres of Springmore Elementary who each received $250 cash grants.

Foundation President George Litton read nominations for each finalist before announcing Mrs. Sloan as the Agape Award recipient. He also recognized these teachers as nominees for the Agape Award from their schools: Bernadette Byars of Bethware Elementary; Kristin Mathis of Boiling Springs Elementary; Jordan Crowe of Burns Middle; Col. Charles Ayers of Burns High; Tammie Snellings of Casar Elementary; Jada Hardin of East Elementary; Ronetta Lackey of Fallston Elementary; Heather Halbert of Graham Elementary; Mary McKissick of James Love Elementary; Elizabeth Schweppe of Jeffer-

Martha Sloan son Elementary; Betty Blalock of Kings Mountain Intermediate; Missy Short of Kings Mountain Middle; Meredith Alexander of North Elementary; Shi Whisnant of North Shelby; Aubrey Hollifield of Shelby High; Kim Lee of Shelby Intermediate; Shelly Motley of Union Elementary; Jenna Hamby of Washington Elementary; and Debbie George of West Elementary.

Nugus is CC Bus Driver of the Month Teresa Negus of West Elementary School has been chosen as the Cleveland County Schools’ Bus Driver of the Month for November.

Mrs. Negus has driven a bus for the eight years she’s been employed in Cleveland County Schools. She worked one year at North Elementary and the past seven at West. She finds interacting with students as the most rewarding part of driving a bus. “I love them all and take great pride in knowing I will get them home safely,� she said. “I let each one of them know I care about them. I want to make sure they know they are loved and cared about from the minute they get to school until I drop them off at home.�

She said school bus drivers must be alert to other drivers around them. “The most challenging

thing about driving a bus is the other drivers on the road,� she said. “When they fail to stop or slow down when I am getting ready to drop off kids.�

Mrs. Negus is married with two sons and attends First Baptist Church in Kings Mountain where she has taught a RA class for almost 12 years.

Mrs. Negus is the third of six drivers of the month to be selected during the school year. A CCS Donald K. Byrnes School Bus Driver of the Year will be named in May from the six monthly winners.

The DKB Bus Driver-ofthe-Year program recognizes drivers for their dedication, compassion and skill of operation, and is named in honor of retired CCS School Transportation Director Don Byrnes.

The competitors for

Teresa Negus driver-of-the-month recognition are determined by bus administrators at schools within each high school district.

The competition includes a road test and interview by a panel of school and community representatives.

Sponsors of the competition are J. Morgan Co. and Royster Oil Co.

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Searching Steven Dear Steven, Losing track of a small pension from years ago is actually quite common, especially if you’ve have had a lot of jobs throughout your working life. To help you locate a lost pension, here are the steps to take along with some free resources that can help you search if your previous employer has gone out of business, changed names or merged with another firm.

If you think you have a pension from a previous employer, and the company is still in business, your first step is to call their human resources department and ask them to give you the contact information of the pension plan administrator. Then you’ll need to contact them to find out how much your pension is worth and how to claim it.

Depending on how complete the plan administrator’s records are, you may need to show proof that you once worked for the company and that you are pension eligible.

Your old income tax returns and W-2 forms from the years you worked at the company will help you here. If you haven’t saved your old tax returns from these years, you can get a copy of your earnings record from the Social Security Administration, which will show how much you were paid each calendar year by each employer.

Call 800-772-1213 and ask them to mail you the “Request for Social Security Earnings Information� form SSA-7050, or you can download it at www.ssa.gov/online/ssa-7050.pdf.

You’ll pay a small fee for the report, depending on the number of years of data you request.

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The PBGC is a federal agency that guarantees pensions of bankrupt companies.

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Kings Mountain and Cleveland County school officials break ground for a new $800,000-plus field house at Kings Mountain High School Wednesday. Left to right KMHS Principal Ronny Funderburke, Marie Brinkley and David Brinkley of the KM Touchdown Club, school board members Roger Harris and Jerry Hoyle, Supt. Bruce Boyles, and school board members Shearra Miller, Kathy Falls and Jack Hamrick.

KM Touchdown Club, school officials break ground for new field house at Kings Mountain High School GARY STEWART Sports Editor

The Kings Mountain Touchdown Club and Cleveland County Board of Education broke ground Wednesday behind John Gamble Stadium for a new $800,000 football field house which Supt. Bruce Boyles said could “set a trend” for future athletic facility improvements in other communities.

The Touchdown Club, and particularly president David Brinkley, have had this dream for about three years and since April have been raising contributions and pledges to make it a reality.

The field house is the first of a two-phase facility improvement program at KMHS. After the field house is constructed, the group will move on to raising funds for a new press box, restrooms and concession stand.

Dr. Boyles commended Brinkley and the club for their foresight and hard work in making the project possible.

“I know it has been a long journey,” he said. “Many have worked hard and there is still a lot of work to do and distance to go. Thanks to all who have supported it and continue to support it.

Noting that school systems

today have to be more frugal in their use of money to assure that good teachers are kept in the classroom, Dr. Boyles said “this type of partnership between the community and the school system will be the way we see these type projects in the future. Kings Mountain has set the pace.”

Dr. Boyles recalled as a youth growing up in Kings Mountain that he witnessed the community bond together to build John Gamble Stadium and Bill Bates Field House, Neisler Natatorium and other projects. “Kings Mountain continues to build on that legacy,” he said. “We want to continue that for our stu-

dents. I am thankful we have organizations like the Kings Mountain Touchdown Club.”

Dr. Boyles noted that the effort by the community to build this facility allows the school system to do more for its student athletes. He noted that once the new field house is occupied, Cleveland County Schools will renovate the existing Bill Bates Field House for use by other sports teams. CCS is presently constructing a press box/concession/restrooms facility at the KMMS/KMHS softball field and in the near future a smaller field house for women’s teams will be constructed near the baseball

KM girls match ‘11-12 win total with third win Kings Mountain High’s women’s basketball team matched its win total from last year Friday night at Cherryville, defeating the Ironwomen 59-47 for their third straight victory.

The Lady Mountaineers went 3-19 last season under Coach Amos Myles, who resigned after the 2011-12 school year to take a football assistant’s job in Sumter, SC. Myles’ assistant last season, Mike Harris, has the Lady Mountaineers playing at a fast pace led by two inside players who are averaging double-doubles in points

and rebounds. Freshman Tiffani Thompson and junior Monique Petty both have double-doubles in each of the first three games.

Thompson took center stage Friday with 23 points, 19 rebounds and six steals.

Petty, who leads the team in both categories, added 14 points and 14 rebounds.

Sophomore Talajah Hutchens contributed nine points. Taquisha Smith had six points, six steals and five assists.

Kings Mountain had the game under control from the opening tip, running up a 22 See KM GIRLS, 2C

and softball facilities.

Brinkley noted that Gamble Stadium and the current field house was the late KMHS football coach Bill Bates’ vision when KMHS was built in the mid-1960s. Bates spearheaded a public fund drive to build the stadium which was occupied in 1967. Local businesses donated material and man hours to build the field house, which the Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame dedicated in Coach Bates’ honor in 2006.

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FIELD HOUSE: ground broken From page 1C near and dear to their hearts,� Brinkley said. “We have 26 teams at KMHS. Sports programs provide structure, dedication, pride and lasting memories for students. We also hope that we are inspiring our next generation to make notable contributions as they become leaders in our communities.�

Brinkley gave credit to volunteers who work with the programs year after year, and those who raise money not just for the new field house but other projects as well. “Today, many athletic programs around the nation are struggling to provide equipment, traveling expenses, and having to pay to participate,� he said. “KMHS has been blessed with all of the community support.�

Brinkley stressed that the KMTD Club is not through with this effort. Though the club has raised over $650,000 of the $800,000 needed to build the field house, Brinkley stressed that after the field house is fully funded the club will begin seeking financial support for the press box, concession stand and new restroom projects.

KMHS Principal Ronny Funderburke commended the touchdown club, and especially Brinkley, who he said “has bled Mountaineer black and gold� for a long time. “I am so thankful for Mr. Brinkley and the touchdown club, each person that has been a part of this project, the businesses, corporations and organizations that have contributed and will continue to support this project,� he said. “I can’t wait until we meet here again to cut the ribbon. “This is a great day to be a Mountaineer.�

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Minus two teammates, KM girls beat Warriors

Kings Mountain’s Wil Sellers drives past East Gaston player in last week’s game at KMHS gym.

KM GIRLS: Match last year’s win total From page 1C -4 first quarter lead and a 3616 advantage at the half.

Coach Harris began getting his reserves into the game in the second half and Cherryville was able to hold the KM gals to 11 points in the third quarter and 12 in the fourth.

Harris was pleased to remain undefeated, but he was disappointed that his team didn’t play with the same intensity they did in the first half. “A win is a win,� he said, “but I was not very happy with how we played in the second half. We had the opportunity to play the entire game. We need to use opportunities like this to get better, not just get by.�

Harris credited Cherryville for its refusal to quit. “Cherryville was a scrappy team,� he said. “They ran a full court press almost the whole game. We did not rotate well in our

press break, and we did not finish on the offensive end.

If a team wants to press us, we need to make them pay.�

Harris said he was extremely disappointed with the Mountaineers’ free throw shooting. They hit only 12 of 28 from the charity stripe after being accurate, especially in the second half, in a win over East Gaston the previous Tuesday.

The Mountaineers were scheduled to go to Burns last night. They go to Shelby Friday and host Chase next Tuesday. “I think we are going to find out who we really are over the next two weeks,�

Harris said.

Kings Mountain’s boys played their best game of the year in the nightcap but fell short of the Ironmen 71-68.

The lead switched hands several times with the Mountaineers having the upper hand early and the Ironmen late.

Kenny Poston was the big gun for the Ironmen, scoring 19 points, including nine in the fourth quarter to hold off the upset-minded Mountaineers.

KM Senior guard Wil Sellers hit a lay-up with 15 seconds remaining to cut the Cheryville lead to 70-68 but the Mountaineers were forced to foul to try to get the ball back and Poston iced the win at the charity stripe.

James Tillman had another big night inside for KM, hitting his third straight double-double with a gamehigh 24 points and 13 rebounds. Chad Sanders scored 13 points and Solomon Hawkins 11.

The win was Cherryville’s second in three outings. KM fell to 0-3.

GIRLS GAME K (59) - Thompson 23, Petty 14, T. Hutchens 9, Smith 6, D. Roberts 4, Harris 2, Wade 1.

Despite having only eight players dressed out, tough inside play by Monique Petty and Tiffani Thompson and perfect foul shooting by junior guard Taquisha Smith in the final minute of the game lifted the Lady Mountaineers over East Gaston 68-58 in a non-conference game Tuesday at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium.

Coach Mike Harris found out just before the game that his only senior, Eboni Morrison, got the MRI results back from a recent knee injury and learned that she has a torn ACL and is out for the season. Junior center Ashley Chapman missed the game because of illness.

Despite being shorthanded, Harris called the start of the game one of the best he’s seen during his two years of coaching. He assisted Amos Myles last season before getting the head job this year. “Because we only dressed eight players, we felt the need to pack in our 2-3 zone, so we were not as aggressive on defense as we were last week (against Shelby),� Harris said. “East Gaston recognized that and took advantage, hitting eight 3-pointers and that’s basically what kept them in the game. “We knew they would play man-to-man defense and try to press us, and we responded well at times feeding it in to Petty and Thompson. Both gave the team big nights again.�

Petty finished with 30 points and 20 rebounds to lead the game in both categories. Thompson was close behind with 15 points and 13 rebounds, and Smith tallied 16 points and five steals.

The KM ladies built leads of 21-12, 36-32 and 50-46 at the quarter breaks but East Gaston’s outside shooting eventually put the Lady Warriors out front 51-50 with 6:32 remaining. The lead switched hands several times until Petty stole the ball in the East Gaston lane and threw full-court to Thompson to put KM back on top

58-56.

A coast to coast rebound and lay-up by Thompson with three minutes left gave the Lady Mountaineers a four-point edge at 60-56, then a Petty rebound and three-quarter court pass to Smith for a lay-up stretched the lead to 62-56.

After both teams lost the ball out of bounds on the next two possessions and East Gaston’s Raven Brooks cut the margin to 62-58 with 36 seconds left, Smith iced the win by hitting 6-of-6 from the foul line. “When it comes down to it, the player of the game in my eyes was Taquisha Smith,� Harris said. “Q got us into our offense, had several steals, but most importantly scored eight points in the fourth quarter with six of those coming from the free throw line. She was 10 of 12 for the game and hitting those one-and-ones in the fourth quarter sealed the win.�

Brooks led East Gaston with 20 points and Erika Noblett scored 13.

Kings Mountain’s boys dropped their second straight game in the nightcap, 69-48.

East Gaston led 16-12 at the first quarter break, 36-25 at intermission and 47-34 going into the fourth period.

Elijah Gore led the Warriors with 25 points and Desean Murray had 23. James Tillman led the Mountaineers with 25 points and 14 rebounds. Josh Sherer had six assists Kings Mountain turned the ball over 19 times.

GIRLS GAME KM (68) - Petty 30, Thompson 15, Smith 16, Wade 4, Roberts 3.

EG (58) - Brooks 20, Noblett 13, Klutz 7, Armstrong 6, Shannon 5, Breakfield 4, Hugh 2, Hovis 1.

BOYS GAME KM (48) - Adams 3, Sherer 1, Sellers 8, Sanders 3, Gamble 1, Tillman 25, Hawkins 7.

EG (69) - Lewis 2, Murray 23, Olds 9, Gore 25, Richard 2, Price 6, Nash 2.

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Kings Mountain’s Tiffani Thompson (44) pulls down a rebound in last week’s game with East Gaston at Parker Gym.

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KM Middle honor roll Left to right, Jacob Edmonson, Cassie Morton, Logan McGill, Mackenzie Smith, Josh Brucker. Not pictured, Mariah Roberts.

Morton and McGill cross country MVPs Sophomore Cassie Morton was recognized as Most Valuable Player, All-Conference and Big South Player of the Year for the second consecutive year at Kings Mountain High’s 2012 cross country banquet.

Senior Logan McGill was MVP of the boys team and also received an All-Conference award.

Freshman Mariah Roberts was the girls’ Rookie of the Year. Sophomore Mackenzie Smith received the coach’s award and All-Conference award.

Freshman Josh Brucker was boys Rookie of the Year. Junior Jacob Edmonson received the coach’s award.

Pitcher/catcher camp at GWU The annual D-Dog pitcher/catcher camp at Gardner-Webb University will be Saturday, Dec. 8 at Moss Stadium/Masters Field on the GWU campus.

The camp for grades 1-8 runs from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The cost is $30.

The camp for grades 9-up runs from 1-5 p.m. The cost is $40.

Camp staff will include GWU coaches Rusty Stroupe and pitching coach Ray Greene, Brevard College pitching coach Kevin Allingham, and major league catcher and former GWU player Blake Lalli.

There is no pre-registration, but to confirm attendance send an email to rstroupe@gardner-webb.edu and include name, age, and whether you are attending as a pitcher, catcher or both.

Grace Academy begins basketball It was a great beginning for the Grace Christian Academy Eagles last Tuesday night when they played their first junior varsity and varsity boys basketball games against the Tabernacle Eagles of Dallas.

The newly enhanced Athletic Program for GCA is off to a great start with the second season of the year under way. The basketball program is composed of students enrolled at GCA and homeschool students from the community. This partnership has become a win-win for both groups of students.

The JV boys provided a good start to the evening and played really well for their first game out. Even though it was a loss in the books they showed improvement from the first half to the second, while the varsity team showed a strong beginning and great showing in their 39-53 win. Leading the way was Taylor Heffron with a strong 16 points and leadership presence on the court.

“In our team huddle we always begin every day with the motto ‘God First, Hard Work Second’ Our guys demonstrated just that during our games and I’m excited about this season” Daniel Woodard GCA’s Athletic Director commented after the game.

The Eagles play next against Piedmont Charter Mon. Dec 10 in Gastonia.

KM wrestlers beat Cherryville Kings Mountain High defeated Cherryville 64-18 in a non-conference wrestling match Thursday.

106 - Zach Melton (KM) won by forfeit; 113 - Anthony Stevens © p. Cameron Sarvis 0:14; 120 - Quay Smith (KM) p. Matt Frady 4:34; 126 - Matt Ryan © p. Marquise Camp 0:36; 132 - Taylor Smith (KM) p. Darius Harris 1:30; 138 Alex Austin (KM) p. Jack Willis 0:41; 145 - Josh Best (KM) p. Tanner Jones 2:57; 152 - Elijah Whitaker (KM) p. Eric Carpenter 1:56; 160 - Markel Hemphill (KM) p. Michael Cruz 4:34; 170 - Austin Champion (KM) major dec. Josh Pierce 11-2; 182 - Jonathan Clark (KM) p. Trevor Carver 1:28; 195 - Mason Fleisher (KM) p. Oscar Gomez © 1:02; 220 - Cody Griffith (KM) Kyle Grant 0:44; 285 - Dylan Reynolds © p. Zach Hayes 3:45.

7th Grade “A” Honor Roll Daniel Bagwell, Amber Belcher, Alec Bell, Ian Bishop, Kaytlyn Bragg, Holden Bullock, Lauren Campbell, John Cash, Kevin Champion, Emilee Cloninger, Harrison Conner, Makensi Corn, Mercedes Crank, Paloma Dettloff, Samuel Etters, Brennin Fleisher, Caroline Foster, Elizabeth Foy, Thomas Galloway, Samuel Gebhardt, Alexander Goff, Amethyst Hall, John Harris IV, Alexis Hoffman, Sara HuffstetlerGrantham, Hallie Hunt, Maria Kiser, Ebru Kurt, Michael Medlin, Katelin Phaengkhamhak, Ariana Phouangkeo, Margaret Plonk, Reese Reinhardt, Leeasia Rhodes, Jonathan Rikard, Dannah Robinson, Paige Rollins, Tyra Silaphet, Skylar Smith, Maurissia Springs, Steven Sutherland, Jordana Velez, Kaitlyn Venevongsoth, Tyler Withers, Howard Wright, Landon Wright 8th Grade “A” Honor Roll Brittany Ausburn, Andrew Baber, Lane Bell, Olivia Belt, Devin Bolin, Kaitlyn Bolin, Gretchen Boyles, Sabrina Burton, Rashad Byers, Kayla Capps, Caleb Carroll, Sydney Champion, Megan Clampett, Kaylin Craine, Jessica Dulin, Sarah Dye, Tamia Ellis, Landon Ervin, Luke Evatt, Alexander Farmer, Madalyn Harrill, Carmen Henwood, Colby Hughes, Levi Johnson, Carrigan Leatherman, Kyeshaina Logan, Earon Lowery, Evelyn Mayes, Abigail Morehouse, Destiny Neesmith, Chloe Pasour, Brooke Patterson, Octavio Perez Jr., Katherine Pillado, Kristain Postell, Ja’Myiah Pressley, Trevor Rhea, Ashley Rhom, Thomas Rikard, Destiny Roberts, Kayla Saynorath, Alex Scism, Matthew Scoggins, Cooper Short, Marla Silaphet, Kaitlin Simonds, Taylor Smith, Michael Sparks, Alexis Virapanya, Madison Weeks, Briasia White, Ashton Withers, Meredith Wyte, Ricky Zheng 7th Grade “A/B” Honor Roll Amber Adkins, Michael Allen, Andrew Austin, Denetric Banner, Cody Black, Joseph Blanton, Chasty Bowen, Collin Briggs, Michael Brown, Ryley

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Grover School nine weeks awards Headstart Super Stars – Raylee Clark, Serenity Odums Terriffic Kids – Wynona Jones, William Henera Perfect Attendance – Raylee Clark, Sarah Jones SmartStart Super Stars – Makayla Odum, Justen Melton Terrific Kids – Daylin Hopper, Chase Watts Perfect Attendance – Chase Gallagher Kindergarten Super Stars – Justin Mullinax, Braden Murray, Tristan Meeks, Alex Stewart, Phoenix Flannery, Alli Dyer, Dominik Loomis, Lexi Hampton, Isaac Stinson, Karmen Nixon Terrific Kids – Journey Stewart, Brianna Waters, Camden Short, Madelyn Hicks, David Philbeck, Abby Lewis, Johnny Caldwell, Andreya Byers, Summer Uqdah, Nathan Clayton Perfect Attendance – Bella Calhoun, Za’Mauri Morton, Brianna Waters, Sandra Whiteheart, Melody Hill,

K’eona Teague, Alex Stewart, Camden Short, Jocelyn Pressley, Madelyn Hicks, Alex Browning, Hadden Timmons, Sai’D Uqdah, Hunter Ruppe, Nathan Clayton, Issac Stinson, Caroline Tessneer, Summer Uqdah, Ashton Vouthivong 1st Grade Super Stars – Tyler Stenger, Hayley McMahan, Katelyn Foy, Katelin Philbeck, Shara Mayes, Dylan Carroll Terrific Kids – Lauren Adkins, Landon Washburn, Seanna Haynes, Lucas Bradley, Joshua Hedrick, Sara Warlick A Honor Roll – Lauren Adkins, Lily Bridges, Dylan Buckner, Andrew Hallman, Maysa Jackson, Trey Lail, Kiki Richardson, Georgia Short, Tyler Stenger, Landon Washburn, Laci Webb, Hayley Welch, Lucas Bradley, Heather Carswell, Canyon Evans, Katelyn Foy, Seanna Haynes, Molly Hill, Addy Knotts, Cade Leigh, Cole McKen-

JV ladies open with win JV boys beat Cherryville Kings Mountain High’s JV basketball teams split with East Gaston Tuesday afternoon at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium.

The girls opened their season with a 37-21 victory.

Shaniya Portee led the scoring with 14 points. Faythe Brown added 10 and Dontasia Crocker 9.

Elizabeth Huggins led East Gaston with 11 points.

“We are a guard oriented team and very athletic, and I was really happy with the effort we gave,” noted first-year Mountaineer coach Adam Cooke. “I had just taught the girls a new press and they ran it to perfection in the second half and we got a lot of easy baskets off it.”

Kings Mountain was up by three points at halftime but jumped on the Lady Warriors quickly in the second half and put the game away.

The girls’ next game is December 14 at home against South Point. Game time is 4 p.m.

Bennett, Stephanie Berard, Laura Blaine, Joseph Blanton, Madisyn Bolin, Christopher Burns, Jadelyn Burton, Hunter Cash, Mark Champion, Ajay Cobb, Benjamin Cogdell, Michael Cogdell, Alexis Conner, Phillip Cook, Keyondre Currence, Krickett Davis, Palmer Davis, Virginia Dellinger, Jada Donaldson, Lane Evans, Richard Fernandez, Jeremiah Fite, Alyssa Fletcher, Deveon Gamble, Paul Gamble, Herbert Garcia-Mollinedo, Jaylen Garvin, Dillon Goins, Shekinah Goins, Edward Grabert, Madison Green, Darin Guffey, Lea Hamm, Jessica Harmon, Dillon Heaton, Courtney Henderson, Randie Hewatt, Destinee Hodge, Madison Hoyle, Brianna Hudson, Emily Hudson, Tyler Inthavong, Claudia Jackson, Brian Jenkins, Owen Jenkins, Thomas Jenkins, Christopher Jones, Breahna Keyes, Morgan Lewis, Madison Ley, Brian Lysek, Zachary MacDougall, Cameron Mack, John Mann, Brandon Manning, Emily Maples, Joshua Martin, Jessica McClure, Austin McKee, Megan McQueen, Johnathan Medlin, Jacob Merchant, Milliyah Mings, Evelyn Morris, Kaitlyn Moss, Morgan Murphoe, Austin Negus, Erica Nelson, Brock O’Brien, Mackenzie Ogden, Emily Parker, Christian Parsley, Emma Pasour, Sara Pasour, Chloe Payseur, Marissa Perry, Jailah Pettis, Tatiana Phillips, Brandon Pope, Zachary Premo, Ka’Myiah Pressley, William Quinn, Sydnee Radford, Richard Rainey, Deyawna Rollinson, Tyrin Ross, Cassidy Rudnick, Myshe’ Russ, Alec Seaward, Autumn Sheridan, Bridgette Shoemake, Brittany Short, Sabrina Short, Lindsea Smith, Montanna Smith, Sarah Smith, Ty’Nesha Smith, Melissa Stacey, Traci Stewart, Ashley Strickland, James Styers, Caytlin Thompson, Dylan Thrift, Anna Todd, Yadira Vasquez Garcia, Stephen Velky, Jazmyn Vickers, Molly Vongphouthone, Chandler Vouthivong, EthanWalker, Kevin Webb, Madison Webb, Reginald Wells Jr, Isiaha Whitener, Makayla Wilson, Malachi Wingate, Skylar Woodard

Kings Mountain’s JV boys basketball team won its first game Friday afternoon at Cherryville 47-16.

Jacob Sneed led the scoring with 11 points and Tico Crocker added 10. Jordan Sweezy and Demetrius Hill scored six points apiece.

Dante Starr grabbed 14 rebounds.

KM carried a 1-2 record into a game last night at Burns.

zie, Desaray Richards, LJ Roberts, Waylon Yelton, Braedyn Bolin, Bransyn Bolin, Kara Bowen, Dylan Carroll, Abbegail Craig, David Hamrick, Joshua Hedrick, C.J. Lowrance, Daniel Sullivan,Trinity Terry, Sara Warlick, Cody Wright, Marcus Zirbel A/B Honor Roll – Shaniya Gardner, Hayley McMahan, Trevor Moore, Jacobi Pressley, Rhyne Gladden, Katie Murray, Breanna Atkins, Shara Mayes 2nd Grade Super Stars – Ashley Gural, Angel Penalozo, Aubrey Thomas, AJ Richardson, Makayla Gerecke, Logan Watts, Malachi Welch, Hanna Flores, Kadayjia Keene, Chase Moore Terrific Kids – Dalton Smith, Erika Aragon, Caleb Broom, Angela Sanchez, Levi Johnson, Marcos Richardson, Ronnie Murray, Dakota Bowen, Ricardo Martinez, Alyssia Harris

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Events at Bethware Several events are planned at Bethware Elementary School.

The Scholastic Book Fair, "Every Reader Is A Star," will be held Dec. 10-14 during school hours.

Family Night is Tuesday, Dec. 11 after school until 7 p.m. The Bethware PTO will sponsor a hot dog supper from 4:45-5:45

p.m. in the school cafeteria on Dec. 11. Plates are $5 and proceeds will help the school acquire more technology equipment.

GROVER: awards day

Ryan Siphanthone, Rachel Whitaker A/B Honor Roll – Cassie Conrad, Caleb Martin, Emma Campbell, Lucas Carroll, Trenton Davis, Madison Mellon, Darren Page, Jacie Jarvis, Mikey Kidd 4th Grade Super Stars – Sirrea Logan, Trevor Grayson, Emily Poeng, Calem Messick, Maddy Morrow, Rylin Stamper, Toby Quebedeaux Terrific Kids – Jenna Ramsey, Logan Bowen, Lee Page, Denisse Sanchez, Carson Buchanan, Christian Drake, Maggie Buchanan, Caleb Johnston Perfect Attendance – Jordan Bagwell, Mallory Buchanan, Keeley Crawford, Trevor Grayson, Bailey Moore, Harley Dallas, Dalton Gunter, Emily Poeng, Denisse Sanchez, India Williams, Carson Buchana, Luke Crepps, Christian Drake, Maddy Morrow, Alora Mull, Marcus Odums, Alex Postell, Savannah Poston, Shatiya Hughes, Rylin Stamper A Honor Roll – Jenna Ramsey, Alyssa Adams, Savannah Poston, Kobe Zirbel, Caleb Johnston A/B Honor Roll – Logan Bowen, Dalton Gunter, Calem Messick, Zachary Millsaps, Lee Page, Emily Poeng, Sara Putnam, India Williams, Carson Buchanan, Luke Crepps, Christian Drake, Marcus Odums, Alex Postell, Maggie Buchanan, Christopher Earney, Griffin Reed, Chris Richardson

From page 3C spie, Nathan Inthavong, Cameron Loftin, Jessica Merck, Chayse Messick, Ronnie Murray, Makenzie Clark, Alexis Guest, Natalie Marlow, Ricardo Martinez, Karlee Ramsey 3rd Grade Super Stars – Jennifer Hodge, Morgan Flores, Brallan Diaz, Destiny Weddle, Marissa Hayes, Ryan Siphanthone Terrific Kids – Amari Smith, Cheyenne Ernst, Levi Mathis, Chastlyn Hoyle, Isaiah Hicks, Halie Towery Perfect Attendance – Zaquan Adams, Aaliyah Byers, Cheyenne Ernst, Maddox James, Amari Smith, Kristofer Smith, Madison Smith, Amarian Banner, Lucas Carroll, Trenton Davis, Brallan Diaz, Kyle Her, Darren Page, Rayne Brown, Kaniyah Gingles, Isaiah Hicks, Justin McKenzie, Jordan Moore, Katelyn Roberts, Lucas Sanders, Ryan Siphanthone, Halie Towery A Honor Roll – Cheyenne Ernst, Maddox James, Danielle Pillado, Amari Smith, Chastlyn Hoyle, Isaiah Hicks, Luke Jones, Katelyn Roberts, Lucas Sanders, Kayla Scism,

The Bethware traditional Christmas program is 6 p.m. on Dec. 11 in the Bethware gymnasium. Parents are encouraged to attend.

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Photo by Charlie Smith Members of the Kings Mountain Touchdown Club Board of Directors break ground Wednesday for a $800,000-plus football field house behind John Gamble Stadium. Left to right are Bob McRae, Larry Hamrick Jr., Gary Stewart, Marie Brinkley, David Brinkley and Ty Toney.

Not pictured, Dale Hollifield. The club still needs donations and pledges of approximately $60,000 a year over a three-year period to fully fund the project. Monthly bank drafts can be set up by contacting First National Bank in Kings Mountain.

Head Start accepting applications Cleveland County Head Start, Office of School Readiness, 704-476-8064, is accepting applications for the 2012-13 school year at 12 elementary schools in the county, including Bethware, East, North, all in Kings Mountain, and Grover Elementary School.

This program is for eligible children four years of age or older who will be four by Aug. 31 of this year. They will be given priority and three year old eligible children will fill any remaining openings.

The program is designed for families with low to

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Cleveland Regional recertified SHELBY - The Joint Commission, in conjunction with The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, recently recognized Cleveland Regional Medical Center with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers.

Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organization’s dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients.

CRMC’s Primary Stroke Center Certification has demonstrated that their program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients.

CRMC underwent a rigorous on-site review in July.

A Joint Commission expert reviewed CRMC’s compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commission’s

Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements, such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities.

highest level of care for its stroke patients,� says Jean Range, M.S., R.N., C.P.H.Q. executive director, DiseaseSpecific Care Certification, The Joint Commission. “Certification is a voluntary process and The Joint Commission commends CRMC for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it serves.�

“In achieving Joint Commission advanced certification, Cleveland Regional Medical Center has demonstrated its commitment to the

BAGS FIRST DEER - Nicole Morris, on her fourth hunting trip with husband Neil, bagged a 4-pointer in Fallston recently. “I really wanted a buck,� said Nicole, pictured with the deer.

Cooper orders company to halt misleading letters RALEIGH - A California company must stop sending misleading letters to North Carolina consumers, trying to get them to pay $89 for a copy of a property deed available for free or at little cost from their local government, according to Attorney General Roy Cooper. “Trying to trick people into paying for free public records isn’t honest business,� Cooper said. “Consumers let us know about these letters and now we’re taking action to stop them.

Wake County Superior Court Judge Howard E. Manning, Jr. on Thursday agreed with the Attorney General’s request to temporarily bar LA Investors and its agent Juan Roberto Romero Ascencio from sending the letters to North Carolina residents or processing any payments from them. Cooper is seeking a permanent ban on the mailings, refunds for consumers who paid the fee, and civil penalties.

As alleged in the complaint, North Carolinians report getting letters from

“Local Records Office� telling them to send $89 in order to get a copy of their property deed. While the letters look official, they come from a California company and not a government agency. The letters tell consumers to send payment to an address in Raleigh, which is actually a mail drop at the UPS Store in Cameron Village Shopping Center.

The UPS Store is cooperating with the investigation, and the company may have begun sending letters using another mail drop address located in Washington, DC. The United States Postal Inspection Service is helping Cooper’s office investigate the case.

Cooper contends that LA Investors routinely sets up mail drops across the country, usually in state capitals, and then sends out similar letters to people who have recently been involved in a real estate transaction. The letters include language such as “respond promptly� and a respond by date to make the matter seem urgent.

KMHS CLASS of 1954 - Returning classmates of the Class of 1954 of Kings Mountain High School held their 54th reunion Oct. 6 at Central United Methodist Church. The class graduated 63 members in 1954 and 24 of this number are deceased.

Mayor Rick Murphrey was guest speaker. Invited as special guests were Margaret Cole McGinnis and Joe Hedden who were unable to attend. From left, standing, Ann Dilling McMackin, Lossie Lynch Harrell, Vyonne Carter Holland, Bud Falls, Gene Patterson, Lee Jackson Bryan, Bobby Raines, Earl Stroupe, Edward Ledford, Keith Burton, and Norma Sipes Atkinson-Dye; seated, l-r, Bud Rhea, Joyce Smith Metcalf, Jane Ormand Fairfax, Gaynell Scruggs Lail, and Louise (Fran) Patterson Bachman. A 60th reunion is planned in 2014.

East Gold to distribute free meals East Gold Street Wesleyan Church will distribute a Christmas meal with all of the trimmings to families on Dec. 22, from 10 a.m. until

noon.

Heads of households without resources to purchase food for the holidays may receive a meal for the

family and a toy for each child. There will be a limited quantity. We will also have a limited supply of needed clothing. To register, please

call the church at 704-7393215 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Monday throughThursday.

Glaxo to pay NC for promotion of drug RALEIGH - Drug maker GlaxoSmithKline will pay $90 million to North Carolina and 37 other states to resolve allegations that it unlawfully promoted diabetes drug Avandia, Attorney General Roy Cooper announced.

Cooper and the other attorneys general allege that Glaxo engaged in unfair and deceptive practices by misrepresenting the safety of Avandia, especially the cardiovascular risks for those who took the drug.

“Misrepresenting a drug is bad medicine and bad business,� Cooper said. “It’s critical that drug makers give patients and doctors accurate, reliable safety information about their medications.�

Under the settlement, North Carolina will receive $2,673,740 for consumer protection purposes. The Attorney General also recovered $400,000 for the State Health Plan.

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL THE CIRCUIT COUNTY OF HORRY FILE NO. 2012-DR-26-525 Cynthia and Kenneth Little Plaintiff, vs.

Cherish Lynn Hardee and Fred Wilson Pittman, III Defendants, Re: Fred Wilson Pittman, IV, minor under the age of eighteen NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 20-7-7134 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA, CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS, 1976, AS AMENDED, a/k/a SOUTH CAROLINA ADOPTION ACT TO: THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS You are by served and given notice that there is now pending in the Family Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Horry County, South Carolina, an action for the adoption of the above named minor child. Within (30) thirty days of receiving this Notice, you must respond in writing by filing with the Clerk of Court for Horry County, Family Court Division, Post Office Box 677, Conway, South Carolina 29526, YOUR NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONTEST THE ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS, YOUR NOTICE OF INTENT TO INTERVENE IN THE ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS, OR YOUR NO-

TICE THAT YOU OTHERWISE HAVE RESPONDED TO THE ADOPTION PETITION IN THE FAMILY COURT OF HORRY COUNTY. In your response, you must inform the Court and keep the Court informed of your current mailing address, as well as any changes in your address during the pendency of the adoption proceedings. Should you fail to respond as set forth above within thirty (30) days of receiving this Notice, your failure to respond shall constitute your consent to the adoption proceedings of the children, and you shall forfeit any and all rights and obligations which you have with respect to the above named child. You are further notified pursuant to Section 20-7-1720, Code of laws of South Carolina, 1976 as amended, that your failure to respond within thirty (30) days shall amount to consent, and that upon the entry of the Final Decree of Adoption any consent shall be irrevocable.

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

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