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Neisler looks ahead, talks of teamwork DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
Brison Barber picks the Bentley banjo he built as a senior project. He hopes his passion for picking will lead to a promising career. Photo by LIB STEWART
Brison’s passion banjo picking ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
Banjo picking is 17-year-old Brison Barber’s passion. The Kings Mountain High School senior built his own banjo as his senior project and along with picking pro Arnold Clayton fashioned a dream of an instrument which may give him high marks at school and lead
to greater things in his future. His story could have been different. His parents, Kevin and Rhonda Barber and doting grandma Theresa Barber call him a miracle. He survived a horrible wreck March 17 that left him with a broken neck and back, ruptured spleen and facial injuries. “I was on Lavender See BRISON’S, Page 8A
The excitement was evident in Scott Neisler’s voice as he looked ahead to his swearing in as the city’s new mayor Tuesday evening. For the former textiles executive it is a return to a job he held twice in the middle and late nineties, but in the past month Neisler has been busy preparing for the role as if he’s brand new to it. Last week he attended a seminar aimed at new may-
ors in the Piedmont region, which inc l u d e d rubbing shoulders with then Charlotte’s Scott Neisler mayor-elect Jennifer Roberts. “I enjoyed it,” Neisler said. “I was interested to see what had changed in the laws, such as those regarding public meetings and the like.”
He’s also seeing modern approaches to economic development and recruitment. “I want to hit the ground running and not miss a step,” he said over lunch last week downtown. “I’m preparing for as many elements of the job as I can right now.” Neisler also continues to sound a collegial theme when talking about his role as mayor and how he’d like to see the City Council work together. “My initiative is get everyone communicating,” he
said. “I want everyone to feel they’re part of the process.” To that end, he said he’d like to see more items on consent agendas broken out and thoroughly discussed. “When we make a big purchase like a $250,000 (piece of heavy equipment), I want the citizens to understand there’s a good reason for making that purchase, that it’s justified in the sense that it’s an investment that will pay off in the long run.” See NEISLER, Page 8A
School board members sworn Three incumbent school board members and two new members took the oaths of office in a swearing-in ceremony at Monday night's school board meeting at the Cleveland County School's Central Services building in Shelby. Jo Boggs and Jeff Jones were sworn in as new members along with incumbents Richard Hooker Jr., Shearra
Miller and Roger Harris In November’s elections, Boggs and Jones won more votes than incumbent Jerry Hoyle. Dr. Jack Hamrick, whose seat was up for re-election, did not run. In other business at Monday’s meeting, the panel voted to return Phillip Glover and Miller to the posts of chair and vice-chair, respectively. Newcomer Boggs and Harris both
received nominations for the chair job. Miller was the sole nomination for vice-chair. The board also picked Hooker to serve on the N.C. School Board Association’s legislative committee, a group of educators and elected officials from around the state that aims to help shape education policy and laws in North Carolina.
Jo Boggs (left) is sworn in as one of two new members to the Cleveland County Board of Education on Monday. She is pictured with her husband Gary Boggs and daughter Laura Tharrington. Jeff Jones (right) is sworn in the same ceremony at Cleveland County School’s Central Services building. He is joined by his wife Susan. Photo by DAVE BLANTON
Drop-in Dec. 21 to honor Thornburg
Christmas luminaries will shine at Mountain Rest Cemetery on Christmas Eve.
Luminaries will shine on Christmas Eve Luminaries will glow Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, from 5:30 p.m.-11 p.m. at city-owned Mountain Rest Cemetery.
City workers will set up battery-operated candles in white milk jugs on Wednesday, Dec. 23. No volunteers will be required. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are holidays for city employees. The cemetery will close at the regular time on Wednesday. “We will be directing See LUMINARIES, Page 8A
Monty Thornburg Monty Thornburg, Patrick Senior Center Executive Director, will be honored at a retirement party hosted by the City of Kings Mountain Monday, Dec. 21, from 10 a.m.- 12:30 at the Center. Friends are invited to join senior center participants for the drop-in honoring the retiring director. Remarks will be offered at 12:30. The public is invited.
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■ OBITUARIES Jerry L. Adams KINGS MOUNTAIN - Jerry Lawrence Adams, age 73, a resident of Kings Mountain, NC, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at CaroMont Health Care. He was born in Washington, DC, son of the late Lawrence M. and Peggy Stone Adams and was also preceded by Sister Wanda Adams Raby, Brother-in Laws David Kincaid, Robert Kincaid and Robert Beason, Sisterin-Laws Iva Jean Beason and Sarah Bush, Father and Mother-in-law Arnold and Janie Dodd Kincaid. Jerry was a loving, faithful and precious husband to his wife, and a proud, supportive and loving Daddy to his children and granddad to his grandchildren; a wonderful leader for his family that put God first.
De Loris “Dee” Heppeard KINGS MOUNTAIN De Loris “Dee” Heppeard, age 91, resident of Kings Mountain, passed away on December 8, 2015 at her home. She was born in Penn, Michigan, to the late Wyman Hull and Iona Hull. She was also preceded in death by her husband RichMary Louise Long Maples KINGS MOUNTAIN Mary Louise Long Maples, age 92, resident of Kings Mountain, was called home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2015. She was born in Cleveland Co, North Carolina to the late Thurman Dewitt Long and Etta Grigg Long. Louise Terry SHELBY - Louise Terry, 82, died Sun., Dec. 13, 2015, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Millard and Mammie Lola Pruitt Philbeck. Louise was a loving and caring lady, who loved
Dixie Clark Carter GROVER – Dixie Clark Carter, of Grover, who would have been 75 on Dec. 30, died December 12, 2015 at 7:25 p.m. surrounded by his family. He was married to his Gene Allen SHELBY- Gene Allen, 86, of Bear Creek Road, passed away Monday, December 14, 2015 at Cleveland
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
He loved doing things for his family and friends. He loved hunting, fishing and doing woodwork and also enjoyed gardening and working in the yard. Jerry was a hard worker and found joy in serving others. A faithful member of First Baptist Church, a graduate of Kings Mountain High School, Western Carolina University and received a master’s degree from Gardner-Webb in Administration. He retired from Gaston County Public Schools after 36 years of service. Jerry touched the lives of countless students during his 36 years as a teacher, coach and principal. In 2002 Jerry was inducted into the Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife Edith Jane Kincaid Adams, the love of his life for 50 years, daughters Teresa Adams Brewer, Belmont, NC, Patty Adams Franks, Kings Mountain, NC, Brother: David Adams and wife Debbie, N. Myrtle Beach, SC,
Grandchildren: Zachary and Hannah Brewer, Collin and Madison Franks, Brother-in-Laws: Bobby Bush, Caroleen, NC, Sister-in-Law: Franda Kincaid, Simpsonville, SC, Numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends A funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church, Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at 3 p.m., with Dr. John Sloan officiating. Visitation is from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 16, in the Stained Glass Room and at other times at the home. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church “Building Fund” 605 West King Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or to Kings Mountain High School Football, 500 Phifer Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Kings Mountain is handling the arrangements.
ard Heppeard, son Charles R. Heppeard and daughter Denise Brasi. She was a faithful and active member of Emanuel Baptist Church. She loved gardening, playing the piano and classical music. She was a loving wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. A funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sun-
day at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Sunday, December 20. Memorials may be sent to Testa Family Hospice House 951 Wendover Heights Dr Shelby, NC 28150. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Kings Mountain is handling the arrangements.
A funeral service was held at Bethlehem Baptist Church on Saturday, December 12, at 2 p.m, with Dr. Steve Taylor and Rev. Wayne Brazell officiating. Visitation was Saturday, December 12, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Christian Activity Center of Bethlehem Baptist Church and other times at the home of
the family. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain North Carolina. Memorials may be sent to Bethlehem Baptist Church Building Fund, 1017 Bethlehem Road Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services is handling the arrangements.
her family more than life. She enjoyed cooking, riding on boats and jet skis, and was a dedicated Christian with strong faith. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel, with officiating by Rev. Jackie Price. The family will receive
friends 12:30 to 2 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby is handling the arrangements.
wife, Janice, for 54 years, served peacetime in the United States Army and retired from Grover Industries in 2000. Also surviving are four children, nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two sisters and other close rel-
atives. A Celebration of Life will be held at his home at a later time. Robert S. Morgan Jr., Funeral Service Licensee, LLC, Fallston, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
Pines Nursing Center. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015 in the Clay-Barnette Funeral Home
Chapel. Burial is in Cleveland Memorial Park. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby is in charge of arrangements.
ARRESTS DEC. 11: Hunter Cameron Saber, 23, Kannapolis, DWI, possession synthetic weed, unsecured $2500 bond. DEC. 11: Michael Tyrone Roberts, 39, second degree tres pass, assault on female, $1500 secured bond. DEC. 12: Christopher Scott Atkins, 27, second degree trespass, $500 secured bond. DEC. 13: Justin Eric Fullenkamp, 30, no operator's license, possession methamphetamine, felony, $7500 secured bond. DEC. 13: Cameron Huddleston, 42, conceal we apon, possession methamphetamine, felony, $7500 secured bond. CITATIONS DEC. 4: A 16-year-old male was cited for running a red light. DEC. 5: Michelle Crystal Bess, 27, 210 Thornburg Dr., expired tag, no current vehicle inspection. DEC. 6: A 16-year-old male was cited for possession of marijuana. DEC. 6: Christopher Matthew Ambler, 21, Shelby, possession of marijuana. DEC. 6: A 17-year-old male was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia. DEC. 6: Kevin Dustin Bell, 122-21 Yarboro Road, revoked license. DEC. 6: Latrisha Shawnta Jeter, 37, 1031 Margrace Road, permitting an unlicensed driver to operate a motor vehicle. DEC. 7: Ruth Ivette Humes, 32, Bessemer City, speeding in school zone, careless driving. DEC. 7: Claudia Yusel Chaires, 21, Gastonia, speeding in school zone. DEC. 8: Tina Lasha Smith, 32, Gastonia, expired tag, no current vehicle inspection, failure to stop for stopped school bus, revoked tag. DEC. 8: Martin Anthony Faulimino Jr., 47, Shelby, unsafe movement, stop sign violation.
DEC. 9: Santa Hughes Cox, 36, Shelby, expired tag. DEC. 10: Joseph James Zeuner, 21, Grover, no vehicle registration, no liability insurance, faulty equipment, headlights. INCIDENTS DEC. 8: A resident of Curry Road reported that his mailbox was damaged. DEC. 12: A resident of Raleigh reported debit card fraud. DEC. 12: A resident of King Street reported a break-in and damage to a door frame. WRECKS NOV. 18: Officer Kyle Bell said that Carolyn Young, 605 Ford St., was backing her 1991 Pontiac in the parking lot at 726 York Road and struck a 1997 Geo operated by Ronnie Emerson Smith, Gastonia . Property damage was slight. NOV. 24: Officer Kyle Bell said that Jackie Houser, 803 First St., operating a 2001 Ford, rear-ended a 2012 Volk operated by Daunita Blanton, Shelby. Property damage was slight. NOV. 26: Officer Chris Tate said that a hit and run driver lost control of his vehicle on Stowe Acres and struck a 2001 Ford and a 2011 Chevrolet owned by Michael Keith Stone, 213 Stowe Acres, then overturned and left the scene. Property damage to the Stone vehicles were estimated at $5,500. DEC. 1: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that a three-vehicle crash occurred on US 74 Business when Piotr Plaskota, Mississauga, ON, attempted to make a right turn onto NC Highway 161, crossed into the left turn lane at the intersection to gain more room to make the turn, forcing Shatika Ross, Charlotte, operating a 2007 Toyota, to swerve to avoid hitting him and crashed into a 1998 Honda operated by Jessica Tate, 610 Sipes Street. Property damage was estimated at $8,000. DEC. 4: Officer Bryan
■ CHURCH BRIEFS Dixon Presbyterian Choirs Free community to sing cantata Sunday Dixon Presbyterian Church Youth and Adult choirs will present a Christmas cantata Sunday morning at the 11 a.m. worship service. Mrs. Heather Stevenson is directing the cantata. Everyone is welcome. The traditional Christmas Eve candlelight service will be held at 7 p.m. on December 24. Pastor Randy Patterson will lead the service to which the public is invited to attend. Youth of the Church presented “ A Storybook Christmas” on Sunday,
Dec. 6 which included youth using their knowledge of technology to insert their pictures in the stories which were presented on the screen for participants to enjoy. Tonnie Bearfield directed the production. Santa paid a visit also that evening. Heather Stevenson directed the Youth Choir who also sang at a a church-wide Christmas dinner Dec. 8 in the fellowship hall of the church. Young people will meet at the church at 10 a.m. on Dec. 23 to go caroling at various places in the area.
NCSU Master Gardener course Kings Mountain and for Lincoln Co. Gardeners The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service has launched another Lincoln County “Master Gardener” course, currently runnning NOW through Jan. 26, 2016 (with holiday breaks). This is a tailor-made course for the North Carolina gardener that will give you the opportunity to get to know other local gardeners and at the same time learn more about the art and science of plants, landscapes and the garden. This program is designed specifically to help develop you as a true “master gardener”.
If you want to learn more about growing many types of plants; If you enjoy spending time with others who love gardening; If you are eager to participate in a practical and intense training program; if you look forward to sharing gardening knowledge with others, and if you have enough time to attend classes during the day, then this program is for you. Please call the Lincoln County Office of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension service at (704) 7368452 for more details and
questions, and we will be glad to mail you an application form for the course. There is a fee for the course and textbook so please call in order to get that information, or go to the Lincoln County Cooperative Extension Service web site. The class meetings will be held from 9 a.m., to 12 p.m., each Tuesday NOW through Jan. 26, 2016 (with breaks for traditional holiday weeks to be announced) at the newly renovated East Lincoln Community Center at 8160 Optimist Club Rd., Denver, N.C.
McGinnis said that Robert Lee Sellers Jr., Roebuck, SC, failed to stop for a red light and his 2008 Toyota hit a 1998 Lincoln operated by Hilda Kiser, 211 El Bethel Road. The accident happened at the intersection of Shelby Road and El Bethel Road. Property damage was estimated at $7,000. DEC. 4: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that a 2001 Honda operated by Tasha Bollinger, 216 Parrish Drive, struck a 1988 Chevrolet operated by Phillip Dale Ruff, 213 Wright Road. The accident happened on US 74 Business. Property damage was estimated at $1,000. DEC. 7: Officer J. L. Dee said that Kenneth Leon Hopper, 2001 Redwood Circle, operating a 2002 Dodge, and Christopher Robert Eason, Bessemer City, operating a 1997 Olds, tried to avoid striking each other at the bottom of the hill on Northwoods Drive and hit each other head on. Property damage was estimated at $15,000. DEC. 7: Officer Marquis Shon Macopson said that Hunter Eric Clemmer, Dallas, operating a 1999 Ford, struck a 2003 Mitsubishi operated by Poietta Masheka Bradley, 215 Parrish Drive, in the drivethrough at Bojangles. Property damage was estimated at $1500. DEC. 7: Officer Stephen Skinner said that Jacqueline Cooney, Ranson, WV, operating a 2005 Ford, started to back up in the parking lot at Walmart and hit a 2008 Suba operated by Judy Burgess, 317 Yarbro Road. Property damage was slight. DEC. 8: Officer J. L. Dee said that Ragaen Gamble, 334 Goforth Rd., operating a 2012 Nissan, was backing from a parked position at Kings Mountain High School and struck a parked 2012 Nissan owned by Caroline Helms, 334 Goforth Road. Property damage was estimated at $2,000.
Shelby Hospice needs IMMEDIATE NEEDS for the Hospice Houses, Shelby and Kings Mountain, and In-Home Care: bottled water, canned drinks, instant coffee, artificial sweetener, snacks for family kitchen, variety pack of cereal, fruit cups, pudding pops/popsicles/ ices for children; trash bags 13 gallon size and larger, toilet tissue, paper towels, cups- 12-16 oz.,
Styrofoam plates, cleaning supplies: disinfectants, room deodorizer spray, dish detergent, laundry detergent, small pull ups for men and women, antibacterial hand sanitizer - 10-12 oz., friendly visits, patients love to see youth groups, lunch or dinner for patient families and/or 12 hour shift nurses. For additional information, call Sharon Martin, 704-751-3591.
meal Life of Worship Outreach Ministry will serve a free community Christmas meal Wednesday, Dec. 23, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Outreach Center at 403 Cherokee Street. The menu will feature baked chicken with stewed potatoes, green beans, broccoli casserole, dinner rolls, tea, and dessert. The Outreach Center will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 30. For more information call 704-884-6703.
Westover Christmas play Sunday Westover Baptist Church, 114 Westover Drive, will present a Christmas play Sunday, Dec. 20, at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome.
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Art students in Amy Kendrick’s class at Kings Mountain Middle School are creating Christmas gifts from every day items and recyclables in a project promoted by by local businesswoman Penny Rice. Photos by LIB STEWART Christmas is sew soon for a Kings Mountain business owner and her family who have only eight days to create thank you baskets for 17 fire departments as well as the Kings Mountain and Shelby Police Departments and Cleveland County Sheriff's Office. It's that time of year again! A joyously hectic season when personal holiday traditions mean smiles from recipients. “People often forget that firemen and law enforcement personnel have to be on call on Christmas Day,'' said Penny Rice, who illustrated how young people in art classes at Kings Mountain Middle School can help out in a project of “giving back� to the community. On a recent Monday Rice was in Amy Ken-
drick's art class at KM Middle demonstrating decorative bows and getting some help from 7th and 8th graders on projects that can be made out of everyday materials and recyclables. Created from empty milk cartons, felt and other decorative material, the gift baskets that Santa Claus. Rice plans to add candy canes topped with miniature angels, and youth have written thank you notes and she has added words of encouragement to law enforcement and firemen. Rice, a busy wife and mother of a two year old and a three year old, is getting additional help from her husband and family to get the gifts ready for delivery. She is looking for more volunteers to donate time and materials to the project
to help create as many gift baskets as possible. Rice, a seamstress who operates her own shop and does clothing alterations, plans to use the Community Room at Mauney Memorial Library to work with others to get baskets ready for distribution prior to Christmas Eve. She also suggests that if anyone wants to make his or her own basket she will welcome their participation and these can be dropped off at Sew Kingdom Studios ( that's on the side street leading to the back of KMPD.) As the community becomes involved in the project Rice hopes to show the type of positive relationship that can occur between public servants and citizens. Students at the Middle School Art class were a
Penny Rice and her husband, Terry hold their two daughters, Kayla, 2, and Celeste, 3, at the Christmas tree. The family hopes that the giving program started by Mrs. Rice will become a Christmas tradition. captive audience. They cut materials, felt, and quickly learned how to be creative in making the gift items. They also wrote cards, colored the cards, and in a class session turned out unique and artistic gifts out of milk jugs and soft drink bottles. “My little girls are so excited about this project,'' said Rice, who also wants to be a substitute teacher. She loves to see young people excited about learning new things and she aspires to assisting in a classroom. As more artistic projects occur during the school year, Rice hopes to return to the art classes for more tips on how to create useful and creative items, not only as personal gifts, but something that the youth can wear and enjoy.
Penny Rice holds up an example of a thank you gift basket that she is encouraging volunteers to help provide for area law enforcement and firefighters for Christmas.
Woodbridge Christmas parade features Santa on Dec. 20 Santa has notified organizers of the Woodbridge Lawnmower Christmas Parade that he will depart from Cleveland County by hot air balloon, just as he did last year, on Sunday, Dec 20. Santa will attend the 21st annual lawnmower parade and leave after the cookie sharing time. There was a rumor last year that balloon pilot, Glen
O'Bryan, touched down in Moss Lake to cool Santa's aching feet. A number of spectators were frightened by this event but the balloon quickly lifted and Santa was on his way. Participants are urged to decorate their lawnmowers, trucks, tractors, bikes, cars, etc., and join the parade. This is a walk-along
event that includes caroling, good friendship, and cookie eating. The parade forms at the corner of Stoney Point Rd. and Dunes Drive on the eastern side of Moss Lake. This is the entrance to North Woodbridge. Tethered balloon rides will be available for a small fee starting at 12 noon.
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Christmas holiday trash pickup schedule The City will be closed Thursday and Friday, December 24th and December 25th in observance of Christmas. Garbage service for the week will be as follows: Monday’s garbage will be picked up on Monday, Tuesday’s & Wednesday’s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday, and Thursday’s garbage will be picked up on Wednesday. Recycling service will be changed as follows: Route 6 will be picked up on Monday, Routes 7 & 8 will be picked up on Tuesday, and Routes 9 & 10 will be picked up on Wednesday.
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“He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.”
Roy L. Smith
Memories of the way we were A visit by the man who supervised the building of the former Herald building, now Patriot Jack’s, brought back a lot of memories. Bill Taylor, now retired in the Orlando, Florida area, was highly complimentary of the Lib Stewart changes to the “world’s Managing Editor largest log house” as John Herndon gave him and Taylor’s son, Tom Taylor, a tour as family members shopped. The Taylors had been visiting Bill’s daughter, Denise Malmberg and her family in Clover, SC for the Thanksgiving holidays and Tom suggested to his Dad that they visit Kings Mountain. Bill said that after spending 30 years in broadcasting and enjoying the Charlotte area, he started thinking abut another career in 1979 and since he built his own log home on Lake Norman near Mooresville, he got in touch with Smoky Mountain Log Homes and the commission to build a log building for Herald Publishing House came soon after that. Later, he formalized his work into a company that specialized in log homes and real estate around Lake Norman.
A native of Hickory, he did radio at then-WIRC Hickory and helped build WNNC Newton before moving to Orlando, where he hosted the morning shift for WDBO and did on-camera work for WDBO-TV. He returned to the Charlotte area in the mid-1970s and was the general manager for Jefferson Pilot’s then-beautiful music WBT-FM (107.9) until they changed formats to top 40 in 1978. That station’ now WLNK, with Bob & Sheri in mornings. In Hickory he owned and ran Taylor Heating, doing furnace and AC work. Bill’s older brother, Ralph worked for NASA in the Washington, DC area and coordinated the telemetry for the first of its kind TIROS weather satellite system. Together, Ralph, Bill and their dad had a live local radio show on Hickory’s WHJY radio before World War II, performing country music from 6:05 a.m.-6:30 each morning. In retirement Bill still gets some fan mail. The concept of a log house for the Herald began when Taylor showed then-publisher Garland Atkins a picture of the Walton Model House at Rustic Log Homes, then located on Grover road. Atkins and the Herald’s General Manager Darrell Austin liked the idea and asked for the design to be bigger. Wanting some-
John Herndon (right) welcomes Bill Taylor, who supervised construction of the log building, now the home of Patriot Jack’s, a former newspaper plant that published six different newspapers. Photo by LIB STEWART thing to go with the historical background of Kings Mountain, they chose not to build steel and concrete and log construction
seemed to be a natural. Offices were decorated in wood furniture in keeping See MEMORIES, Page 8A
Be glad at This season One More Christmas The lobby serving the Post Office was filled with patrons, each trying to complete mailing of last-minute Christmas packages and cards. “I wish it would hurry up and get over,'' said a lady busy stamping cards and in a hurry to get to the grocery store. How many of us share her frustrations? So much to do, so little time. That gift list is still so long and all those Christmas cards to address and mail and its 9 days until Christmas. Take time to read the Christmas Story from the
Second Chapter of Luke. The entire Christmas story is on page 5B And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city. Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be
registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:1-7 Be glad. More than anything you do during this time of self-imposed pressure. Be glad. Take time to remind yourselves why you are trying to do so much for so many.
Looking Back (from the Dec. 15, 1983 edition of The Kings Mountain Herald) Mayor John Henry Moss took the oath of office for the 8th term and 19th year as Mayor of Kings Mountain. Irvin M. Allen Jr., W. Norman King and Corbet Nicholson were sworn as newly-elected city commissioners at City Hall ceremonies. Couples get married every day but the wedding ceremony which united Jane Shields and Jerry King on Sunday, Nov. 26, was planned by them as a special service and unique in the fact that a regular service of worship at First Presbyterian Church at high noon was held prior
to the exchange of vows. Marty Lockridge celebrated his 13th birthday Nov. 23 and was surprised with a birthday dinner hosted his mother and his sister, Teresa Falls. The Kings Mountain District School board authorized Sup. Bill Davis to find out what procedure would have to be used to reduce the length of school board terms from the present six years to four years. Newly-elected Chairman Bill McDaniel said all candidates in the recent school board election said they favored reducing the terms. “Six years is too long,'' added newly-elected vice-chairman Kyle Smith. McDaniel, Smith, Paul
Hord Jr. and Doyle Campbell took the oaths of office during a special board luncheon meeting. Belk-Stevens at Cleveland Mall was having a Kids Day sale. McGinnis Furniture Store was advertising Zenith color televisions as the perfect gift for someone special on your shopping list. Kings Mountain High's basketballers suffered their first Southwestern 3-A conference loss Friday night at South Point. The girls fell 54-53 and the boys dropped a 65-59 decision. The victories kept both South Point teams undefeated.
When I was a child I remember my grandfather suffering Glenn Mollette chest Guest Editorial pains. He kept putting nitroglycerin tablets under his tongue to help with the pain. My mother and I along with grandma and a couple of others sat with grandpa in the family dining room area. After his heart pain subsided he sighed, “I’ll probably never live to see another Christmas.” Looking back I remember that he did have one more Christmas. After grandpa and mamaw died Christmases were never quite the same. During those special times together we thought they would never pass. It seemed that life and Christmas were frozen in time. To a child Christmas had always been this way and I could never imagine Christmas being any different. We can never comprehend tomorrow. We hope and wish for tomorrow but we don’t fully understand all the changes that tomorrow will bring. We hope for good jobs, paid off mortgages, graduation
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from school, retirement security and on and on. However as one Christmas after another rolls by so do the years and so does life’s scenery and the people around us. Some people this year will spend their first Christmas in a nursing home. Some this year will spend their first Christmas without a parent or a spouse. Some will try to get through this season without them. Others will try to make it through the season unemployed or with a recent terminal health diagnosis. My wife and I were talking tonight about how better it would be if her father and my parents and others that we loved were still alive. Christmas without them is different. I don’t know what you are going through today. Our nation is dealing with a lot. We have terrorism, financial struggles, and people experiencing lots of stress. Many American families are hoping to just survive the Christmas season and make it to January 1. Hopefully you and I will have one more Christmas. If we do let’s savor each moment. Whatever and whoever you have in your life please take the time to embrace
them and love them. Next year could be very different. Take the time to personally enjoy Christmas. I realize Christmas is about giving. We want to see our loved ones smile. However, in the days ahead recharge your battery a little. Read some Christmas stories. Watch some Christmas movies. Reflect on the message of peace and love delivered to the world in the baby Jesus through a peasant couple in Bethlehem. Visit some people in the nursing home, the jail, or those who are aged and lonely. Also connect with some people through visits or just the telephone and say Merry Christmas. It will do them and you a lot of good. May you have many more Christmases, but at least one more, and may it be one of your best ever. Glenn Mollette is an American Syndicated Columnist and Author. He is the author of eleven books and read in all fifty states. This column does not necessarily reflect the view of any organization, institution or this paper or media source. Find out more at www.keepourfreedom. com
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Thy Will Be Done “I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.” Psalm 57:2 Thank you for your patience; I’m convinced you have been eagerly awaiting the latest installment of Puritans Weekly. Your wait is over. Today we look at John Flavel, one of the most beloved ministers of his time. Flavel was a British (bonus points), Puritan (more bonus points), and Presbyterian (ALL the bonus GREG MARTIN Pastor First Presbyterian Church
points!) minister who lived from 1628-1691. Many of our great American Puritans looked to Flavel as one of their theological influences. Arguably, Flavel’s most famous book is The Mystery of Providence, which asks the question: do we believe that everything that happens in the world, and in our lives, is ordered by the hand of God? If we believe (as I do) that God works everything for His own glory and our good, how much of a role do we play in the big picture? In our Presbyterian tradition, as in many others, we pray together each Sunday the words of the Lord’s Prayer, including … “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven.” Flavel challenges us:
“You pray that the will of God may be done on earth as it is in heaven, and yet when it seems contrary to your will or interest, you struggle or fret against it.” Surely he is not talking to me. He must be talking to you. Flavel continues, “You profess to have committed your souls to His keeping, and to leave your eternal concerns in His hands, and yet cannot commit things infinitely less valuable unto Him. How contradictory are these things!” He must be talking to you again. What we in effect are saying is, “Thank you God for your love and mercy, and for the gift of your Son Jesus, but I’ve gotten this far on my own...” Have we really gotten this far on our own? The Puritans had a full sense of the sovereignty of God, humbly recognizing how God had worked in every stage and experience of their
lives. What about you? What about me? “You profess as Christians to be led by the Spirit, but this practice shows you follow the perverse counsels of your own spirits. O then, regret no more, dispute no more, but lie down meekly at your Father’s feet, and say in all cases and at all times, ‘The will of the Lord be done.’” Go ahead and read those last lines again… we need to be reminded of those lines every morning. We need to lie down meekly and humbly at God’s feet, acknowledging his great and good will. Directing our attention to the title of the book again: The MYSTERY of Providence. It is indeed a mystery. I don’t know how it works. I can’t explain it. But if I acknowledge the sovereignty of God (which I do), I have to leave room for this mystery. God is God, and I am not. Hallelujah, and Amen.
Advent services scheduled Kings Mountain Ministerial Association is hosting Community Advent Services this year from 12 noon until 12:45 p.m. on Wednesdays through Dec. 22. Rev. Scott Whitney, pastor of East Gold Street Wesleyan Church, will deliver the message at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church on Wednesday, Dec. 16. East Gold Street Wesleyan Church will host the Wednesday, Dec. 22 service with Rev. John Houze, pastor of People's Baptist Church delivering the message. “Everyone is invited to attend any and all services,'' said Rev. Ron Caulder, President of Kings Mountain Ministerial Association.
Fellowship & Faith
Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church Kings Mountain YMCA 211 Cleveland Ave. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917 Burning Bush House of God 310 Long Branch Rd (KM) Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247 Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015 Christian Freedom Southern
Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152 Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697 Church at Kings Mountain 108 E. Mountain St. (KM Women’s Club Bldg.) 704-739-1323
Midview Baptist Church
Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773
703 Margrace Rd., Kings Mountain
Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477
Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174
Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310
Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 602 Canterbury Road 704-739-9939
David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555
Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496
Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com
Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road 704-739-8396
East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215
Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997
East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/KM Hwy. 704-739-7367 Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055 Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331 El Bethel United Methodist
111 E. King Street 704-739-8072 First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266 Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011 Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church 101 Benfield Rd. 704-740-7212 Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351
Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206
Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062
First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651
Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888
First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143 First Presbyterian Church
Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000 Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714 Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516 Life of Worship Ministries 405 S. Cherokee St. 704-777-2927 Kings Mtn. Dream Center 1128 York Road 704-739-8496 Tim & Angie Goates, Pastors www.kmdreamcenter.com
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Kings Mountain book signing features The Farmer’s Wife
FIVE GENERATIONS – Brantley Parker, held in the arms of his grandmother Lisa Parker, represents the fifth generation in the Parker family. Left to right, Lisa Parker, the baby's great-grandmother Betty Ivey, the baby's father, Brantley Parker, and seated, the baby's great-greatgrandmother Bessie Anderson, 91. Photo by GARY SMART
Appointed 2 at Faith Baptist Appointed 2 will hold two services Sunday at Faith Baptist Church , 1009 Linwood Road. Randy and Amy Nichols will participate in the 11 a.m. service
and at 4 p.m. will present a concert to celebrate the release of their first Christmas song,� About Jesus.� Everyone welcome.
Story Time Thursday at Library Story Time at 10 a.m. in the Community Room of the Mauney Memorial Library will feature play, story and crafts and at 10:30 a short walk to the Historical Museum to enjoy the holiday train exhibit.
Boiling Springs, NC Kathryn Hamrick, longtime area humor columnist, and her newly published book, The Farmer’s Wife, will be featured at a book signing at the Southern Arts Society at the Depot in Kings Mountain on Saturday, December 19, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. The Farmer’s Wife contains nearly a hundred classic stories Hamrick wrote during and after the 16 years she and husband Cline and their four sons operated a dairy farm in Boiling Springs. Over a 30year period, she wrote more than 1250 columns for area newspapers, primarily the Shelby Star. Jackie Bridges, former senior reporter for the Star, said of the column, “For more than 20 years, readers of the Star couldn’t wait to read Kathryn’s hilarious, honest, and heartwarming stories of rural life in Cleveland County.� The Farmer’s Wife will be available for purchase at the book signing and Hamrick will make a few remarks. The book is also for sale at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum and the Patrick Senior Center, as well as locations in Shelby and Boiling Springs. For more information, visit www.kathrynhamrick.
(Ed. note - The recipes in today’s recipe corner come from Monumental Recipes, Volume II, published by the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club.)
CHEESE BALL WITH NUTS James Howard Turner 2 80z. Pkg. Cream cheese 2 cups pecans 2 T onions, chopped fine 1 8oz. Crushed pineapple Ÿ cup bell pepper, chopped fine 1 T. salt Cream cheese until soft and smooth. Drain pineapple and add. Add the remaining ingredients. Place in refrigerator until firm to form ball. Roll in nuts. CHEESE STRAWS Duane Brown 1 lb. Sharp Cheddar cheese 3 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour Ÿ tsp. Cayenne pepper ½ tsp. Salt 3 sticks well chilled butter or margarine cut into small pieces Grate cheese with a fine grater. Measure flour in mixing bowl. Mix in cayenne pepper, salt and margarine. Add grated cheese. Work until mixed well. Put in cookie press and distribute onto waxed paper. Cut into desired lengths. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 15 minutes at 375 degrees. HOT SPICED CRANBERRY PUNCH Amanda P. Dumont 2 Ÿ cups pineapple juice 2 cups cranberry juice ½ T. whole allspice ½ cup brown sugar 1 ž cup water 1 T. whole cloves 3 sticks cinnamon, broken Ÿ tsp. Salt Put pineapple juice, water and cranberry juice in bottom part of 8 cup percolator. Put remaining ingredients in the basket. Perk for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot. Serves 12.
CROCKPOT CHICKEN Kay Carlisle 1 cut-up chicken or your choice of pieces 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can sliced mushrooms, drained ½ to ž soup can white wine salt and pepper to taste paprika to taste Salt, pepper and sprinkle paprika each piece of chicken. Place in crock pot. Mix soup, mushrooms and wine. Pour over chicken. Cook on high for 45-60 minutes. Turn heat to low and leave for work. When you return the house smells great and all you need to do is prepare minute rice and serve. EASY BBQ Sandy Venator 4 to 5 lb. Boston Butt 2 T. BBQ Pork rub 2 cups vinegar 2 T. brown sugar, packed ½ t. red pepper flakes ½ t. salt rub pork rub onto Boston Butt. Cut in 4 to 5 pieces and put in lined crock pot. Mix together vinegar, brown sugar, red pepper flakes and salt. Pour over meat. Cook 6-8 hours. HAM AND RED EYE GRAVY Stella Putnam 1 lb. Co untry ham slices 4 T. butter ž -1 cup coffee, brewed 1/8 ts. Salt 1/8 t. pepper Using an iron skillet, cook ham in butter slowly, on low to med. Heat. Remove from skillet. Add coffee, s alt and pepper. Stir well. Add ham back to skillet. Serve with grits. FRUIT PIZZA Deb Dover 1 large sugar cookie roll kiwi strawberries blueberries
oranges 1 cup orange marmalade 80z. Cream cheese, room temp. 1 cup sugar 1 t. vanilla Pat sugar cookie dough onto a pizza pan. Bake according to package directions. Let cool. Mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Put on cold cookie. Arrange fresh fruit. Melt margarine and brush over fruit. MONTY’S CHOCOLATE FUDGE PIE Monty Thornburg 1 unbaked, 9 inch pie shell Ÿ cup margarine, melted 3 T. cocoa 1 T. oil 1 ½ c. sugar 2 eggs, beaten ½ c. evaporated milk 1 t. vanilla extract Combine melted margarine, cocoa and oil’ mix with wire whisk. Add sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla. Mix well; pour into pie shell. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until set. Store in refrigerator. PISTACHIO SUPRISE Jane Alexander 1 pkg. Pistachio instant pudding ½ gal. Vanilla ice cream, softened 1 small container Cool Whip 1 box Ritz Crackers Ÿ cup butter ½ cup chopped pistachios, optional Crush crackers to cover 9x123 dish. Pour melted butter over crackers and mix well. Press into bottom of dish. Mix the slightly melted ice cream, Cool Whip and dry pudding together. Pour over crackers. Cover tightly and freeze all day or over night.
Kathryn Hamrick com. Southern Arts Society is located at 301 N. Piedmont Ave. at the intersection of Piedmont and Battleground Avenues. In the galleries “Art for Christmas� features fine arts and crafts, painting, pottery, jewelry woodwork,
wearable art and more – now through Dec. 30. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays through Dec.20 from 1-4 p.m. Closed dec. 24-26. For more information call 704-739-5585 or visit the website: http://southernartssociety.org.
Sharing Hometown Recipes, Cooking Tips and Coupons By Janet Tharpe
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The Foothills Post-Polio Support Group, formerly called the Cleveland County Post-Polio Support Group, will meet Monday at 6 p.m. in the conference room of the Life Enrichment Center in Shelby. This will be the group's Christmas party and polio survivors and their caregivers are invited to attend.
Kings Mountain High School is in need of volunteers for final exams January 12-15, 2016. Proctors are needed each day from 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. If you are interested in helping contact Liza Dellinger or Dustin Morehead at 704476-8330 to sign up.
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Sights and sounds of Christmas ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
The spectacular sights and sounds of Christmas are everywhere in Kings Mountain this week. You don't have to drive very far to see one of the prettiest and brightest displays of lights in downtown Kings Mountain. The Downtown Fantasy Light Show features thousands of LED lights in many colors animated to music. The entire block of S. Cherokee Street is ablaze with this colorful display and crowds are coming to Kings Mountain evidenced by the increased parking in the downtown area. The show is open every night beginning at 5:30 p.m.-midnight through Jan. 1. Drive a little further down S. Battleground Avenue to the Margrace area and to Midpines where Grady and Katie Costner have turned their home and properties into a Little McAdenville with more than 200,000 lights aglow and creative masterpieces which began with steel rods welded meticulously by the Costners. It is the longest-running Christmas light show in the area and the lights are turned on nightly until 9 p.m. and on weekends through Dec. 26 until 10 p.m. Kids will love Charlie Brown and other cartoon characters, Barney, Minnie and Mickey Mouse, Candy Cane Lane and other scenes of the season. A Santa helper is on hand to greet the young folks and present them a candy cane. The Kings Mountain His-
torical Museum is another “must see” holiday tradition. The model train display presided over by Bill Ware and the Piedmont S Gagers invites children to enjoy the train Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. If you are driving North I-85 to McAdenville to see the lights – billed as the second best light show in the country – of course we differ with that designation because we feel that our downtown lights are No. 1 - you need to start early also because the lines form early. Drive up US 74 West to Shelby, Forest City and on to Biltmore House for more examples of the sights and sounds of Christmas. It was a full house at First Baptist Church for two performances of “Keyboards at Christmas” on Sunday. It was the church's way of saying Merry Christmas at the free concert. P ianists were Traci Aderholdt, Heather and Jonathan Bundon, Bethany Keller, Michael Sisk and Sherry Young and student pianists Christina Aderholdt and Maya Kapoor. They all tickled the ivories at Baby Grand pianos for such holiday numbers as “Sleigh Ride,” and paid a 50th anniversary tribute to Charlie Brown Christmas complete with pictures. “The Christmas Song,'' “The Bells of Christmas” and “Ukrainian Bell Carol” and others, including the familiar “O Holy Night” and “Joy to the World'' showed the expertise of these professional musicians. It was a presentation that those attending hope will be continued every Christmas
Downtown Kings Mountain Fantasy Light Show season in Kings Mountain. Christmas parades attracted thousands to the city this month and crowds also attended parades in Grover, Earl, and to Shelby's parade on Sunday. But a different kind of parade will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Woodbridge area of the city. It is the 21st annual “Lawnmower parade” and a really fun time, according to promoter Doug Sharpe. Everyone can decorate their lawnmowers, trucks, cars, bikes, etc. or walk in the parade which forms at the corner of Stoney Point Road and Dunes rive on the eastern side of Moss Lake. Tethered balloon rides will be available for a small fee beginning at noon. Santa will depart following the parade and refreshments in a hot air balloon.
Little McAdenville with more than 200,000 lights at Grady and Katie Costner’s home in Midpines community.
Lights at Grady and Katie Costner’s home in Midpines community will be on until December 26.
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Popular train exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum/ Children are invited to enjoy the train Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Jan. 2, closed on Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1.
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event, to which the public is invited, will be held at the Gaston County Resource Center, 1303 Gastonia/Cherryville Highway. Admission is $10.
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BRISON’S: passion banjo picking Children's Musical Sunday night From Page 1A at First Presbyterian Church Road in Grover and overcorrected a turn and next thing I knew I was flying 18-20 feet in the air and in the yard of Buffalo Baptist Church,'' recalled Brison, who was alone in the truck he had driven to meet some friends. Afterwards, Highway Patrol Troopers said Brison walked out of the wreckage and was airlifted to Levine Hospital in Charlotte. Four days later he was picking his banjo in his hospital bed. His mentor Clayton said that same determination will help Brison perfect his love of banjo picking and who knows but someday the young man from Kings Mountain will be on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. “I'm dreaming,'' said Brison, who plans to get into construction work when he finishes Kings Mountain High in June 2016. Brison's lessons in banjo picking started when he was 14. He was a student of Jimmy Bowen and his first banjo and the new banjo he constructed are Bentleys. A longtime family friend, Clayton builds and repairs instruments and plays music w ith “The Griggs” of Stanley. Pete Griggs, leader of the gospel group, at 90 is vocalist; Clayton's mother, Zolia, plays upright bass; Terry Griggs is the guitar player, Wayne Billings plays mandolin and Clayton picks banjo.
The Children's Musical, “The Littlest Christmas Tree,'' will be presented Sunday, Dec. 20, at 6 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church fellowship hall. Shirley Austin is directing the production, to which the public is invited to attend. Following the musical
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Brison Barber (right) and his mentor Arnold Clayton. Photo by LIB STEWART '' Boil Them Cabbage down,'' a folk song popular in the '20s, “Foggy Mountain Breakdown'' popular by Earl Scruggs in 1948 and made famous in the movie “Bonnie & Clyde” and the first big hit for Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs; and the Bluegrass number “Big Spike Hammer” are some of the banjo picking numbers that Barber likes best. His mentor and f riend Clayton warns him, “don't get too fast now” and works with him to perfect his picking skills. It wasn't quite three months – from October until Dec. 9 - when construction work on the banjo was completed. The rim for the banjo had to be ordered and both Brison and Clayton were working overtime to make the deadline.
Brison turned in his project to judges on Dec. 9, the day it was due. “I don't know what kind of score I got but they looked happy,'' he said. The project started with a black piece of wood, then 22 frets were sawed and put in slots. Pearl inlays were designed and the neck of the banjo was shaped. Holes were drilled for turning keys and nuts to hold strings and a bridge was the final step. Three pieces of leather tong were braided for Brison to slip over his shoulder to hold the beautiful instrument. “I'm really proud of Brison,'' said Clayton. His love for Tractor pulling now takes second place to Brison's banjo. The banjo has a special place in his home and he picks it with all his heart.
talks of teamwork Such expenditures can, when rushed through the process, can seem unwise to some looking from the outside in, Neisler said. “I think the people want to know that the city is pinching pennies and that every penny is spent wisely,” he said. As far as the spirit of the council goes, Neisler thinks a nice little getaway might provide a boost. He’s talking about making plans to hold a retreat in the small town of Kelly (near Elizabethtown). “I see us going down there on a Friday, working all day Saturday and coming on Sunday,” Neisler said. “I want to know what council’s expectations of me are.” The retreat, he said, would be held at an old Neisler family plantation house and hunting lodge that sleeps about 25. In talking with Neisler about city government, teamwork is a theme that comes up a lot.
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and the City of Kings Mountain have been able to partner on numerous projects, from bringing international industry into Cleveland County to creating accessible parks for persons with disabilities,'' the resolution read. The resolution continued, “the board resolves that Mayor Rick Murphrey has been an extraordinarily dedicated partner in promoting the interests of Cleveland County.” The resolution was also signed by Vice Chairman of the board Eddie Holbrook and commissioners Susan K.Allen, Ronald Hawkins and Johnny Hutchins.
mas Eve candlelight communion service will be held on Dec. 24 at 9 p.m. at the church. The sanctuary of the church is decorated with Chrismon trees. “Our candlelight communion service is one of the most eagerly anticipated services of the year,'' said the pastor.
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refreshments will be served in the Recreation Building and the Warm Tree wi ll be decorated with gloves, mittens, hats, etc. by those attending and there will be a visit from Santa Claus. “We invite everyone to join us at this program,'' said Pastor Greg Martin. The community Christ-
“It’s not my agenda -it’s the council’s agenda,” he said of the mayor’s job, which pays about $10,000 a year. Before taking the oath, Neisler has been in extensive talks with the city’s Main Street Program director Jan Harris. The two are brainstorming ideas that could raise Kings Mountain’s tourism profile. Neisler said one of his favorite ideas so far is a mobile phone app that consolidates a lot of the historical, retail, walking and biking options in Kings Mountain into one place. City administrators are eyeing $97,000 in recently granted funds from the state to help develop the app, which could end up being similar in features and aim to one that Morganton has already employed. Some of the grant money could be used for fresh downtown signage, as well, Neisler said. In January, Neisler is planning on attending a conference on effective government. This week
he said he’ll be looking to attract as many council members to the conference as possible. At Tuesday night’s City Council meetings, Gaston County Superior Court Judge Jesse Caldwell swore in Neisler as he succeeded the long-serving and popular Rick Murphrey, who served from 2000 through most of 2015. Ward 5’s Jay Rhodes was the other newcomer to city government this election season, and was sworn in by Cleveland County District Court Judge Larry Wilson. Rhodes defeated incumbent Rick Moore for the seat. N.C. Senator Warren Daniel swore in returning At-Large council member Keith Miller and Rodney Gordon, who represents Ward 4. Caldwell also swore in returning council member Howard Shipp, who represents Ward 1. Following the swearings-in and an organizational meeting, city hall held a reception that was open to the public.
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and chose the cash option, which is worth $415,503 after required state and federal withholdings. Lawson said he and his fiancé plan to use the money to go on a trip to Australia. When Millionaire 7’s began in April 2014, it featured 10 top prizes of $1 million. Two top prizes re-
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LUMINARIES: will shine on Christmas Eve From Page 1A all the visitors to enter on Christmas Eve through the main entrance on West King Street ( Business 74) It's a well-marked route, allowing cars to easily move through Mountain Rest
so families can enjoy this Christmas Eve tradition,'' said Public Works Supt. Ricky Putnam. In memory of departed loved ones, a luminary will be placed at each grave site, with additional
seasonal-themed displays throughout the cemetery. Close to 5,000 luminaries will be lit with music provided from the landmark Bell Tower. For more information, call 704-734-0333.
Memories: of the way we were From Page 1A with the rustic motif, door and window frames w ere especially manufactured using portions of pine logs and the building was enhanced by natural pine floors. An 88 foot porch across the front and a 100 feet porch on the side plus a 3,000 square foot Hallmark Gift Shop across the front entrance, were highlights. The interior changed over the years with the addition of administrative offices and leased spaces for several businesses. Taylor recalled that the décor of the newspaper plant intrigued guests at the open house May 24, 1980. The Publisher’s office had a barber chair, a red, white and blue barber pole, a monkey claw red ceramic bath tub with gold accessories, newspaper wallpaper and a Persian
rug was on the pine floor. A U-shaped work island in the center of the building was first designed for the news room and my brother Gary and I had adjoining offices. There were lots of antiques: a white self player piano with drums and cymbals, penny scales, popcorn machine, and solid brass cash registers. Taylor also recalled that the vast majority of the workers for the construction came from the Kings Mountain area. “The only time we went out of town was for supplies,’’ he said in a story in the May 1980 newspaper. He said longer logs ran to about 300 pounds each and a forklift was used to put them in place. He said that placing the logs was the largest single problems that workers faced in construction.
The logs for the building arrived precut and numbered with specific places for them in the total design held in place with 10 inch twist nails driven in place with eight pound sledge hammers. Most of the South Yellow Pine timber came from Rutherford County. A unique structure, Atkins was told only one hotel in Canada was larger and it was built of stone and required 500 laborers to raise it. Laid end to end, the logs for the Herald building would stretch 5-7 miles. The Herald log building was home to six different newspapers under the Atkins banner. The Herald is now located at 700 E. Gold Street and is owned by Greg Ledford of Shelby. General Manager is Duane Heafner.
Happy Anniversary I want to take time to wish my beautiful, amazing, loving, Godly wife, Denise, a very Happy 6 Year Anniversary. Babe on Dec. 21st, 2009 God gave me you to be my wife, my best friend, and my soulmate. I feel so blessed and honored to be your husband. The Bible says a Godly wife is a blessing from God, and I know how true that is. I love you so, so much, and I love you more each day. I thank God daily for sending you to Food Lion over six years ago to get Peter Pan peanut butter, I can honestly say I knew after we talked that first night that we would spend the rest of our lives together. What a joy and blessing to lay down at night and wake up each morning with my best friend, soulmate, and, most of all, my beautiful, Godly wife. Denise you are such a blessing to so many people. You are an amazing wife, a great mother, and an awesome Nana. I will always cherish the special bond we share and the great marriage we have. It is just so easy to love you just for who you are. I respect how hard you work and you still find time for everyone else. I will always love you forever for who you are, a Godly woman, a loving woman, who always is willing to put other people’s needs and cares before your own. I know that we both know God is the reason for our love and marriage being so strong and continues to grow daily. Babe you could look in all the world and you could never find a love as true as mine. I look forward to our future and what God has planned for us. Thanks, honey, for the most amazing 6 years of my life. I will always be here for you and our family to protect, help, pray, whatever the need is. You are my heart. Thanks to my special wife, I love you, Pete
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Plans for 30 acres across near Ingles remain vague Staff reports About 30 acres of property has been cleared on the far west side of town across from Ingles and near the intersection of Hwy. 74 bypass and Hwy. 74 BUS. Most of the work being done is simple lumber harvesting, but a fraction of the land will likely become the site of a new State Employees Credit Union branch. A spokesperson for the
Credit Union, which is currently located on York Road close to the intersection of I-85 confirmed that the bank had bought the property. “I know we’ve purchased the land, but I don’t have any more information at this point,” said Kara Herrick, branch manager of State Employees Credit Union. The Shelby-based TGS Engineering has the job of performing topographic
surveys of the hilly property. “We don’t know what the ultimate use of the property would be,” said John Barker, of TGS Engineering. “We’re just handling the pre-development specifics at this point. As far as that goes, it could change hands a number of times before anything is built there.” A group of Plonk heirs owns the property.
Surveyors took topographical measurements of the property last week
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OUTDOOR TRUTHS By
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Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ Many hunters right now have moved from the tree stand to the duck blind. The mornings of solitude and scent elimination have been replaced with the GARY MILLER companionship of friends and the smell of sausage on a propane stove. The quietness has been traded for the sounds that let a duck know other ducks are around. And there is man’s best friend; a four-legged follower who is the object of affection and encouragement for everyone there. I can see why duck hunting is special and I’m glad that much of the country has some type of waterfowl hunting. When I think about the differences in deer hunting and duck hunting my mind goes to two different personalities or two different moods. Sometimes I want to be alone and sometimes I need to be around others. Sometimes I need to be quiet and thoughtful and other times I need to be interacting. Sometimes it is all about me and other times it is about someone else. The truth is, I need both. Many outdoorsmen are quick to claim the outdoors as their church. They reveal that nature is their place of worship – that they love being alone with God at those times and in those places. Many however, have replaced a weekly gathering of believers with this time outside. They are right in their ability to worship God in nature but they have missed the point of gathering together with others. Our gathering has more to do with others than it does ourselves. Here’s how the writer of Hebrews put it; “Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.” (Heb 10:24-25 NLT) Do you see it? Our gathering is to motivate and to encourage others; something we cannot do alone. You may say you only prefer being by yourself and I cannot argue with your desire but I can expose your selfishness. You see, my friend, there are some people in your life right now who are going through tough times and they need your encouraging words. They need to see your dependence upon God. They need to see the place that He holds in your life. They need to hear you say that “God will see you through.” Those words will motivate them to continue the fight until the storm passes over. That is why we gather at church each Sunday – to be an encouragement to others. When we gripe about the seats or the sermon, the clothes or the clock, we have succumbed to the very thing that Satan was kicked out of heaven for... thinking it was all about him. gary@outdoortruths.org ~ www.outdoortruths.org
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Cleveland County Health Department inspected facilities during the week Dec. 7-11. Local restaurants inspected were: Chat N Nibble, N. Piedmont Ave., 99.5; Hardees, E. King St., 95; Ingles 147 Deli, Shelby Rd., 97.5; McDonald's 2, Shelby Road, 92; Wiener Works, Shelby Rd., 95; and Smokin Mountain Boys, David Baptist Church Rd., 96.5
Neighbor A “diaper drive” is underway to help the Department of Social Service provide Pampers for newbors and toddlers. Pickup is available to churches and Boys and Girls Club by contacting G. C. Wray, 704-473-1310 or G. Grier at 704-487-0661 ext. 210 or diapers may be dropped off at DSS in Shelby, second floor. The “Neighbor helping Neighbor” drive is underway through December.
CHS Christmas concert Dec. 19 The CHS guitar and band classes are hosting a “Rocking Christmas Concert” Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 from 4 to 5:30 p.m., at Starnes Auditorium. All proceeds go to the Arts department at CHS. The cost to attend is $5. They will be playing and singing both Christmas and rock tunes, and will also be having an ugly Christmas sweater contest. The winner will receive $50. Just let me know.
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Monday Candidate filing ends Monday a noon at the Cleveland County Board of Elections for the March Primary. At least a dozen political offices are up for grabs in which local voters will be able to cast their vote as well as their preference in the Presidential Primary to have a voice in the Presidential nomination process.
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Ingram receives two incentive grants for downtown Ingram's Barber Shop
Paul Ingram, owner of Ingram's Barber Shop, is congratulated by Main Street Program Director Jan Harris and local realtor David Faunce after he received two incentive grants from the City of Kings Mountain. Photo by HALEY WILSON Paul Ingram has been awarded two Downtown Incentive Grants by the City’s Main Street Program. He applied for a signage and an awning grant respectively
for Ingram’s Barber Shop located at 225 S. Railroad Avenue in downtown Kings Mountain. These grants are 50-50 matching reimbursement grants designed to as-
sist property and/or business owners in their efforts to improve the appearance of downtown properties and to promote businesses located in the downtown area.
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Helping an Aging Parent with their Finances Dear Savvy Senior Can you offer any tips on helping an elderly parent with their finances? My 82-year-old mother is having some trouble keeping up with her bills, and I just found out that she has been making a lot of small contributions to suspicious charities. Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, Millions of adult children today serve as financial helpers to their elderly or ill parents or other loved ones. They provide services like paying bills, handling deposits and investments, filing insurance claims, preparing taxes and more. Here are some tips and resources that can help you help your mom. Have a Talk Taking on some or all of the financial responsibility of an elderly parent or other loved one can sometimes be awkward and difficult. The first step in helping your mom is to have a thoughtful and respectful talk with her, expressing your concerns, and offering your help in simplifying her financial life. If you have siblings, it can be a good idea to get them involved
too. This can help you head off any possible hard feelings, plus, with others involved, your mom will know everyone is concerned. Get Organized If your mom is willing to let you help manage her financial affairs your first order of business is to get organized by making a list of her financial accounts, and locate her important legal documents. This will help you get a handle on her overall financial situation and let you know if any key documents are missing. Your list should include her: Monthly bills: Phone, cable, water and trash, gas, electric, credit card accounts, etc. Financial accounts: Including bank accounts, brokerage and mutual fund accounts, safe-deposit boxes and any other financial assets she has. Company benefits: Any retirement plans, pensions or health benefits from your current or former employer. Insurance policies: Life, home, auto, long-term care, Medicare, etc. Important legal documents: A will, advanced medical directive which includes a living will and health-care proxy, and durable power of attorney which gives one or more people the
legal authority to handle her finances if she becomes incapacitated. Make sure these documents are prepared. Taxes: Copies of your mom’s income tax returns over the past few years. Contact list: Names and phone numbers of key contacts like insurance agents, financial advisor, tax preparer, family attorney, etc.
direct deposit of her income sources. You can also make arrangements to have her bank statements mailed directly to you, so you can monitor what’s coming in and going out each month. Or, you could set up your mom’s online banking service (if available), so you can pay bills and monitor her account anytime.
Seek Advice If your mom has considerable assets or a complex financial situation, you and your mom should sit down with her financial advisor or attorney to review her situation. If she doesn’t have anyone, consider hiring a reputable fee-only financial planner who can help you figure things out and put a smart plan in place. Fee-only planners do not earn commissions by selling you financial products. They charge only for their services, which can be around $150 to $300 an hour. To locate one in your area, visit napfa.org or garrettplanningnetwork. com.
For more tips on financial caregiving, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau offers four guides on “Managing Someone Else’s Money” that you can read online at consumerfinance.gov/ blog/managing-someone-elses-money.
Simplify Financial Tasks One of the easiest ways to simplify your mom’s monthly financial chores is to set up automatic payments for her utilities and other routine bills, and arrange for
If you need some help or live far away, you may want to consider hiring a daily money manager (aadmm.com, 877-3265991) who can come in once or twice a month to pay bills, make deposits, decipher health insurance statements and balance her checkbook. Costs range between $50 and $150 per hour. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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mony. Many graduates participated in the ceremony through prayer, scripture reading, and commencement speeches. Katie Loftin (Chattanooga, Tenn.) offered the invocation, while Kyndal Davis (Iron Station,
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N.C.), Kevin Clary (Gaffney, S.C.), and Gloria Hopper (Monroe, N.C.) shared passages from the Old and New Testaments. Three awards were given to exceptional graduates. Christopher Guffey (Shelby, N.C.) was honored as the recipient of the Senior Scholastic Achievement Award; Clary was named the recipient of the Outstanding Male Graduate Medal, and Loftin received the Outstanding Female Graduate Medal. Commencement speakers were Katherine “Kitty” Hoyle (Lawndale, N.C.), who earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and Robert Gaskin (Charlotte, N.C.), who received a Master of Wealth and Trust Management degree. Hoyle shared that although she had successfully operated a local business for years, she had always regretted not completing her education. “For me, the great motivator was to be able to say that I finished something I started a long time ago,” Hoyle reflected. “But what I received was so much more than that. After today, no one will probably ever ask me about my education again, but if they do, I will be delighted to tell them that I majored in business at Gardner-Webb University. I’m very proud of that, and you all should be proud, too.” Gaskin offered two reasons he felt com-
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pelled to seek his master’s degree: growth and stewardship. “Life is not about reaching a destination, getting a significant title, or buying a big house,” he declared. “You’ll never ‘arrive.’ Life is a journey. Continual learning is a part of that journey. You need not attend a university in your 50s, like me, to keep learning and growing. But of course, if you choose to,
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I cannot think of a better place to return than Gardner-Webb University.” He continued, “To the future nurses who will aid those who suffer during times of physical illness and injury, to the teachers who will inspire and educate our youth, to the counselors who will provide guidance and compassion to individuals and families in turmoil, to the accountants and business administrators
who will ethically make our economy work and our balance sheets sound, to the Christian educators and ministers who will build churches and provide spiritual guidance and comfort and to every other professional graduating with me today, congratulations! May we all seek to keep growing every day and to always, always faithfully answer God’s call to be good stewards.”
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Dedication service held Sunday for new Advent Lutheran Church
ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH AT 230 OAK GROVE ROAD year during the building process. Advent recently called Rev. Joshua Lee Morgan as
their pastor. Pastor Joshua was ordained into the North American Lutheran Church on December 5th
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each Sunday, a fellowship time at 9:30 a.m. and Worship is at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
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Oversight Committee on Health & Human Services will examine, on a continuing basis, the systemwide issues affecting the development, budgeting, financing, administration, and quality and delivery of health and human services to individuals and families in this State. The Committee shall make ongoing recommendations on ways to improve the quality and delivery of services and to maintain a high level of effectiveness and efficiency in system administration at the State and local levels. Each Joint Legislative Oversight Committee is comprised of both House and Senate members and meets at the call of the Chair. Rep. Murphy was also asked to serve on the newly formed House Select Committee on Step Therapy. The Committee will study the prescription benefit management tool known as step therapy to assess the impact on patient access to care. Members of the Committee will consider the savings achieved by utilization of the practice, consider potential abusive practices, and perform a cost benefit analysis on patient protections that could be implemented to
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Mountaineers place 7 players on All-SMAC
Boys win, girls lose at Draughn Kings Mountain split a SMAC twinbill at Draughn in Valdese Friday with the girls losing 55-51 in overtime and the boys winning 47-32. The Lady Mountaineers appeared to have the game in hand, leading by 47-45 and Draughn with the ball out of bounds under its own basket with just seconds remaining. But, the Lady Wildcats managed two long passes which led to a layup at the buzzer to send the game into overtime. The Lady Mountaineers, who missed some key free throws in the fourth quarter – including one right before the tying play - never led in overtime as the Wildcats improved to 3-1 in the SMAC and dropped the Mountaineers to 2-1 heading into a game last night at home against Crest. Hannah Clark led the KM attack with 17 points. Ka’Myiah Pressley added 11 and Leeasia Rhodes 10. The Mountaineers were able to remain unbeaten in the SMAC despite a great upset attempt from a young Draughn five. Draughn went on a 9-2 run to end the third quarter and pull to within 31-30. But, the Kings Mountain defense almost shutout the Wildcats in the final eight minutes, allowing just a free throw with 18 seconds remaining. Kings Mountain was led by Dante Starr with 11 points. Jacob Skidmore added 10 and Demetrius Hill eight.
JVs win 30-28 on buzzer beater Landry Crawford’s 3-pointer with ninth-tenths of a second remaining lifted Kings Mountain High’s JVs to a 30-28 non-conference victory over the Hickory Red Tornadoes Thursday afternoon at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium. Eli Paysour led the Mountaineers with eight points. Crawford and Lannden Zanders added seven each.
Kings Mountain’s Demetrius Hill cans a lay-up for two of his game-high 21 points in Thursday’s loss to Hickory. (Photos by KM Herald)
DOUBLE DIP
Mountaineers swept by Hickory Kings Mountain High’s varsity basketball teams came out on the losing end of a non-conference doubleheader with Hickory Thursday night at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium. The visiting Red Tornadoes won the girls game easily, 60-42, and put on a late fourth quarter surge to win the boys contest 70-61. The KM girls were never a threat to the visitors from Catawba County, who built a big lead early and held off the Lady Mountaineers over the final two quarters. Four players scored in double figures for the Lady Tornadoes, led by Victoria Eckard with 17, Anaiah Hooker with 16 and Dorian Abernathy with 14. Freshman point guard Hannah Clark led the Lady Mountaineers with 17 points and LeeAsia Rhodes contributed 13. Hickory’s boys opened the game with back-to-back treys by Marcus Young for a 6-0 lead and held a 20-19 advantage after the first period. Kings Mountain battled back in the last minute of the half, getting a three-pointer from Demetrius Hill, a pair of free throws by Jacob Skidmore and another three at the buzzer by Hill to take a 39-35 lead into intermission. However, the Mountaineers got into foul trouble early in the third period. With the 6-8 Skidmore on the bench with three personals, Hickory seized the lead again.
Kings Mountain freshman Hanna Clark scores on a lay-up in Thursday’s non-conference game with Hickory. Kings Mountain tied the score, and even took the lead a couple times but a two-minute cold snap late in the fourth quarter was the difference. Hickory took a 54-52 lead on a field goal by Careon Corening with 15 seconds left in See KM/HICKORY, Page 2B
Kings Mountain High placed seven players on the All-South Mountain 2A/3A Conference football team which announced Sunday. Mountaineers selected included Max Peterson, Chance Frederick, Dre Bell, Keenan Baker, Jake Merchant, Darren Burns and Marquis Camp. Those players and their teammates led the Mountaineers to their second most wins in school history (12) while finishing third in the SMAC and advancing to the Western North Carolina 3A championship game. League champion Crest landed the most all-conference players (9) and also had the Coach of the Year in Will Clark, the Defensive Player of the Year in Aaron Ramseur, and the Kicker of the Year in Evan Davis. Shelby quarterback Darquez Lee was Offensive Player of the Year and East Burke’s Ryan Newell was Specialist of the Year. Crest All-SMAC players were Aaron Ramseur, Chris Willis, Tyriek Ramseur, Tavian Brintley, Tre Harbison, Willie Green II, Tyshun Odom, Chris Jones and Jabbarri Foster. Kings Mountain’s Dax Hollifield was one of eight Shelby players to make the team. Others were Lee, Jayden Borders, Demonte Poole, Antwan Wright, Calvin Camp, Darius Archie and Jake Appling. Representing East Burke were Ryan Newell, Brandon Clark, Mike Stillwell, Jake Prestwood, Joe Duckworth and Eli Duckworth. East Rutherford players selected were Jarvis Hutchins, Matthew Bennett, Kameron Garrison, Dupree Gray and Demetrius Mauney. Draughn landed Will Viggers, Dawson Sigmon, Dwalton Huffman, Logan Cline and Graham Martin. RS Central was represented by Tyrese Tate, Spencer Norris, Brice Hamrick, Kanaan Brock and Ramon Rodriguez. Tyreece McSwain and Zeke Brandle of Chase were also selected along with TJ Roberts and Aaron Hill of Burns.
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KMMS beats East Lincoln, in playoffs Kings Mountain Middle School’s wrestling team defeated East Lincoln Middle by the score of 63-36. This win secures the number three seed for KMMS. The Patriots were
scheduled to travel to Burns yesterday for the first round of playoffs. Winning matches for KMMS were Ryne Smith, Ward Dellinger, Aiden Wilson, Jalen Roberts, Trey
Crawford, Chris Ruffalo, Tyriq Howard, Brice Long, Dallas Nobles, Jeremiah Adams, and Xavier Brown. KMMS is 9-4 on the year and 7-3 in the division.
Kings Mountain’s 6-8 senior Jacob Skidmore lays one in against Hickory defender Mykell Bumgardner (33) in last week’s game at Parker Gym. (Photo by KM Herald)
Kings Mountain Middle School wrestlers are seen in action during a victory over East Lincoln Monday at the KMMS gym. The Patriots will be involved in the Tri-County Conference playoffs this week. (Photos by Gary Smart)
Kings Mountain’s Miranda Ellis puts up a one-hand jumper in Thursday’s game with Hickory at KMHS.
KM/HICKORY: Both teams fall to Red Tornadoes From Page 1B the third period, but Kings Mountain was able to erase the deficit and tie the game at 59-all on two Skidmore free throws with 3:14 remaining. A free throw by Omar Petty tied it again at 60all with 2:08 left, but the Mountaineers wouldn’t score again until 13 seconds remaining. Meanwhile, Hickory had built a 67-60 lead.
A big key in the second half was Hickory’s defense against Hill, who scored only three of his game-high 21 points in the third quarter and none in the fourth. Skidmore was KM’s only other double-digit scorer with 16. Mykell Bumgardner led the Tornadoes with 17 points, Corening added 14, Marcus Young 13 and Chase Byrd 10. GIRLS GAME KM (42) – Clark 17, Drennan 2, Ellis 6, Hunter
4, Rhodes 13. H (60) – Eckard 17, Hooker 16, Cardoza 6, Abernathy 14, Laney 6, Lefevers 1. BOYS GAME KM (61) – Petty 3, Hill 21, Helton 3, Starr 3, Skidmore 16, Adams 7, Mosley 8. H (71) – Powers 4, Corening 14, Byrd 10, Walker 8, Young 13, Thurman 4, Bumgardner 17, Setzer 7.
JV Mountaineers lose to Draughn Kings Mountain High’s JV boys fell to Draughn 46-43 in a SMAC game Friday in Valdese. The Mountaineers fell to
1-2 in the SMAC and 4-2 overall. They were scheduled to host Crest yesterday. Eli Paysour led the KM scoring with 14 points.
Landry Crawford scored 13 and John Harmon Melton eight.
KMMS wresters beat RS Central Kings Mountain Middle’s wrestling team defeated RS Central 49-45 last Tuesday. Winning matches for
KMMS were Ward Dellinger, Blake Broome, Trey Crawford, Bryce Kornegay, Tyriq Howard, Dallas Nobles, Zach Crawford, Jer-
emiah Adams, and Xavier Brown. KMMS moves to 6-3 in the division and 8-4 overall.
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A Child at Christmas The children in these three photographs snapped by Andria Focht at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum say it all. How wonderful to be a child at Christmas! Their expressions of sheer joy and delight at seeing the trains run is in their faces and in their excitement that it's only nine days until the day they've waited for all year.
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“Tennessee Flattop Box” is NBSC #1 song Aldridges set to perform Dec. 18 with John Cowan Christmas has come a little early this year for Darin and Brooke Aldridge. Their song “Tennessee Flattop Box” is ranked #1 on the National Bluegrass Survey Chart and their album reached number 2 on the Survey. The Cherryville couple will also perform with John Cowan (of the legendary Doobie Brothers) in upcoming months. The first of these shows will be on Dec. 18 at the Don Gibson Theater in Shelby. “I’ve been a part of songs and records that have been #1 on the National Survey before but this is a first for Brooke
and I since we formed our band back in 2009,” said Darin. “We’ve had a ton of success but you never expect to have a song and an album both up around the top.” Brooke added, “It’s exciting and humbling at the same time.” “Tennessee Flattop Box” was written and recorded by Johnny Cash, who credited the song for healing the strained relationship between him and his daughter Rosanne. Rosanne’s remake of the song was a #1 hit and when she heard Darin and Brooke’s version she was quick to praise their “beautiful jewel of a rendition of one of my Dad’s mostloved songs.” The song is on their “Snapshots” album which features material the cou-
ple thinks exemplifies their musical travels. “It’s songs we loved as we were growing up, starting our lives together and traveling the road playing our own music,” noted Brooke. Musical guests on the album included Sam Bush, Ricky Skaggs, Bobby Hicks, Doyle Lawson, and Steve “Big Daddy” McMurray. The album made its debut on the Billboard Chart at #8. Darin and Brooke not only record with some of the biggest names in the business, they perform live with them as well. John Cowan, the bass-playing member of legendary music groups like “New Grass Revival” and the “Doobie Brothers”, will collaborate with Darin and Brooke for several shows this winter.
Darin and Brooke Aldridge “We live just 20 minutes from the theater,” said Darin “and we love the place. It’s a great size and every seat is a good one. And knowing that the room is full of people you see every day at the mall
or grocery store makes you want to do your ‘best ever’ for them.” Darin noted how Cowan is “an inspiration to me every time we play together. The man is unbelievably talented and is
a really awesome entertainer. It’s always a privilege to perform with him and the time on stage just flies because we’re having so much fun.”
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Physician support for How to celebrate N.C. Medicaid program grows the Holidays for less 170 new practices added to medical home program Nine of 10 primary care practices across state participate in N.C. Community Care Networks RALEIGH – While most states are struggling to find enough doctors to see their Medicaid patients, North Carolina’s Medicaid medical home program is growing. New network data shows that 170 primary care practices have recently joined North Carolina Community Care Networks (NCCCN), the physician-led nonprofit that helps manage care for 1.4 million Medicaid recipients. Today 90 percent of primary care practices in North Carolina work with NCCCN to deliver care to Medicaid beneficiaries. Many states are wrestling with the opposite problem – decreasing numbers of practices participating in Medicaid. But in North Carolina, despite big changes in the healthcare and growing financial challenges, physician support for
Medicaid continues. Under NCCCN’s nationally recognized model, patients are matched with a primary care provider, or “medical home,” to provide a family doctor who can manage and coordinate their care. With the addition of the latest practices, the NCCCN network now includes more than 1,820 practices collectively providing care for 1.4 million Medicaid patients statewide. “We’re gratified by the addition of 170 new practices over the last 18 months,” said Tom Wroth, MD, acting President of NCCCN. “I think this speaks volumes about the commitment of North Carolina’s physicians and the work done by NCCCN networks to build support in their communities. “By integrating these new practices into NCCCN’s infrastructure, more Medicaid patients across the state will have access to quality care from respected physicians. This improves care delivery and care coordination, and saves the state money.” NCCCN’s physician-driven medical home program continues to benefit
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THE SAVIOUR IS BORN
We Celebrate Christmas
Luke 1 The Birth of Jesus Foretold 26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” 29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. 31 You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end.” 34”How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” 35 The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called[c] the Son of God. 36 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. 37 For nothing is impossible with God.” 38”I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her. Mary Visits Elizabeth 39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! 43But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 45Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” Mary’s Song 46 And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. 50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. 51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. 53 He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. 54 He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful 55 to Abraham and his descendants forever, even as he said to our fathers.” Luke 2 The Birth of Jesus 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to his own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. The Shepherds and the Angels 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ[a] the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14”Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. Scripture taken from the Holy Bible New International Version
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Kings Mountain Herald Letters To Santa Mrs. Harris Kindergarten Bethware Elementary
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Dear Santa, I want a mario maker, mario galaxy, mack the hauler, the hide out, cozy cone, lightening mcqueen color changers and a silver lightening mcqueen car. Love, Channing Lovelace, age 5
Dear Santa, My name is Savannah, i have been good this year, i want Barbie Dolls and Barbie Doll Dresses and heels.
Dear Santa, My name is Chloe Meeks and I’m writing to give you my Christmas list. I want Elsas frozen castle and all the children in the world to get a present too, and to know we celebrate Christmas because baby Jesus was born. Dear Santa, 4 wheeler, GTA 5, Xbox 1, call of duty Xbox 1, nerf gun, clothes and shoes, games. Jamarius Hill Dear Santa, For Christmas this year I would like to spend time with m y family. I want a Barbie with a house, an Elsa watch and for my brothers and sisters to get a toy that they like. I would also like some good food that Bryson will have to cook because his food is the best. Merry Christmas? Love, Kaydence Rayne Thomas Dear Santa, I want a big train becaluse I want to play with hit. Kyree Burger Dear Santa, How are all the elves doing? I hope they are well. I have tried to be good this year and would like, transformers, dance party and a pet bull. Thanks, Stephen Sharpe Dear Santa, How are you? How are the reindeer? I would like dinosaurs,
Dear Santa, I want shopkins, Easy Bake oven, and puppy suprise. Thank you, Makenna Deese Dear Santa, I want a puppy. Jaycee Martin Hello Santa Claus, This Christmas, i woulds like you to bring some nice gifts. I want a computer, a Doll that sings Elsa some crayons and a lot of love for the world. I love you. Thanks Santa Belinda Cobos Avalos Mrs. Byars Kindergarten Bethware Elementary
Dear Santa, This year for Christmas I want an xbox with the games minecraft and Disney infinity. I also want a bike and some dolls. Love, Claire Dear Santa, My name Andy Chanla. my mom work hard to get me and my sister a Christmax gift. And she tell me and my sister can’t get what me and my sister want this years. I want a XBox for christmax this year and a K-D shoe’s. I want new clothes and new toy. Dear Santa, Thank you for letting “Bluey” the elf on the shelf come to our house. I hope you bring me a bike with a basket on it for my bunny Hop-Hop to sit in. Please
bring the same bike for my sister too. I hope you believe in Jesus and know it’s His birthday. We love you and smores. Love, Markie
kit, a Peppa Pig pocketbook and a brown baby with a bottle and please Santa give toys to everyone in the whole world. Mckenzie C.
Dear Santa, I have been good. I want ponies and lalaloopsies. Thanks Love, Jovie
Dear Santa, I want a doll, bike, pony, Ipad, play laptop. I have been a good girl this year. I am 6 years old. Thank you santa, Love, Jasmine
Dear Santa, My name is Austin Wilson and I want a Hot Wheels car set for Christmas this Year. Dear Santa, I have been good this year. Could you please bring me a bearded dragon pet? Also could you bring me an ipod, and a power ranger megazord, and the black zoomer dino? My sister Kam has been good all year to so could you please bring her a new baby doll? Thank you, Paxton Leigh Dear Santa, I want my very own cat. I also want a Grozen Ice Castle, unicorn, art set, vet check up, bike, truck Power wheer, legos and a TABLET. Love, Gracie Burris Dear Santa, I would like a nerf gun, dirt bike, Paw Patrol cornhole, Xbox, Ipod, dirt bike bookbag, soccer ball for Christmas. Thank you, Braylon Brown Dear Santa, My name is Khloé Austin. I am 5 years old. I am in Kindergarden. I like you alot! I can’t wait to meet you. This year could you make sure all the kids in the world got a toy. I want to give you a stuffed giraffe and you give me one too! I missed you Santa. Love, Khloé Dear Santa, I would like an MC2 Ultimate lab
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Dear Santa, I would like to have a Blue Bike, a remote control truck, and some surprises. My Brother Derek would like a pet skunk. Have a Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Will Acuff Dear Santa, I would like a Barbie Jeep, clothes, a barbie phone, and a barbie computer. I have been a good girl. If you bring me this I will leave you cookies. Love, McKenzie Byers Mrs. Falcone Kindergarten Bethware Elementary
Dear Santa, I want a bike and a gun. And also a real Batman toy I can play with. My very own TV and room at my Mom’s house and a big truck. Please give all the poor people presents. Paxton Hall Dear Santa, I would like some nails. and a bike. Thanks, Kamarian Dear Santa, I want a tablet, toy bow and arrow, thomas trouble game, cam newton panthers jersery and all the boys and girls to get presents. Daylen Short Dear Santa,
I have been very good this year and helping Mommy around the house. I would like a singing Elsa doll with microphone. and the new animal crossing game. my Brother has been good too and he would like a camo headphones for his XboX and the new call of duty three game. There will be milk and cookies for you and carrots for the reindeers. Love, Sarah Harrelson. Dear Santa, I like your elves, and I like you. You are so sweet. Thank you for giving me presents. I would like a camera that takes selfies, a bed for my doll, and a popcorn maker for my baby doll. I hope you will eat the chocolate chip cookies we leave for you. I love you Santa! Love, Lilly Atchley
Love, Amerisa Jordan Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like to get a dirt Bike, camera, ipod touch, a book, toy cars and a dog. Thank you very much. Ethan Tran Mrs. Oszmore Kindergarten Bethware Elementary
Dear Santa, I love you Santa. Thanks for your kindness and frendliness and the Presents. From: Serenity & Keenyah Moon Dear Santa, I want a stufed ammil. Dalton M.
Dear Santa, Remember all of the toys I want. I’d like some super fast shoes too. Don’t work too hard. Thank you, Jaxon Lee Chapman
Dear Santa, My name is Noah. I have been a good boy this year. I would like a wrestler. Thank you and God bles. Merry Christmas
Dear Santa, My name is Zoey Griffin. I am six years old. I go to Bethware Elementary School, Mrs. Falcone is my teacher. For Christmas I would like to have a phone, baby doll, the new parrot toy, a car power wheel, new bookbag, anything Frozen, clothes and money. Thank you for all you do Santa. I can not wait to see what you bring for me and my little brother. Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Zoey Griffin
Dear Santa, I want 3 dogs a horse for me and my sisters and alittle one for my brother. Oh and a new BaBy doll and a new Play Kitchen. Do you like chocolate chip cookies? I love you. Love, Paityn London
Dear Santa, I want a dalmation for Christmas, and a Power wheel. Love, Kaidyn Burn Dear Santa, I love you so much i hope you have a Safe trip around the world thank you for all the Presents you brought me last year.
Dear Santa, I would really like to get a table to play games on, Dora phone Dora Kitchen, a ball Doc McStuffin pajamas, Doc McStuffin bus, Sophia 1st book, book bag, Doc McStuffin book. Thank you santa. From: Courtney Banner Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. I know how busy you must be I have missed you so much, Santa. This year I h ope you can bring me a flutter fairy, some art stuff, & you can surprise me too.
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I wunt a G15. I wunt a dino roobt, I wunt a wolly with a remot. Love, Ryan VanDyke Dear Santa, How is Rudolph? You are the best. I want Sonic games and Sally gams. Happy Crimis! Love, Noah Dear Santa, How is Rudolph? I want the My litul pony casul! Love, Charity Dear Santa, How is Rudolph and am I on the list I want a toy school and a toy bus and a toy truck and a bootball. Love, Gabriel Dear Santa, How is Comich. I want a bike. I want to go to the Shop,. I want a puppy four crismis. I love you. Love, Jamian Mrs. Ware 2nd Grade Bethware Elementary
Dear Sants, I hope that your randar are okay and I also hope that you have a good crimes and please can you get me a bick and star lilly to and spechally a Bubble Ball and arell wond that does rell mageck and wings that wen you thing about wate you wont them to do and a flying broom that relly flys and a rell getar and a cooking set to. Mery crismes to santa and have a happy crismes to. Kimberly Rivas Dear Santa, I want more rwneeros an a nyte vest ples and Bisharshe to ples. i love you so much. A tuch scren cputer were you can take the skren off and ues it like a tablet. A bull pet too. A skat burd that the wels lait up, some kade to. I want a Stak o Blas. A logo bord to and call dety 3. Mere criss. From Daylin Hopper Dear Santa, I have been a nice kid this year. I hope Im on the good list. If Im on the good list I want clothes. And I want books, and a plane that has a remote, and a computer, and a toy monkey. And I want Sushi. Love, Dylon Ress Dear Santa, I wander how your raindire is doing this year and this is what I want this year is a dirt bike and a race care set and a transeformere and a noow wooty with a hat and a nekles of you so I want forget you. you are nice and a fowne and a tran set and a dinosor that is a toy and a toy spider man, and a spider that is a toy and a pet fish because my last fish died and I rielly want is a cookie moshen and a elif on the shellfe and a be be gone and bebes. Hunter Dear Santa, For chrismas i want a coumputer for chrismas and a real hairset to do my hair and i want a real spa set to do me and my friends pleas and thank you. Logan White Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. I Love all you gave me theese years. I wood Love if you geve me a cumputer. And I will Love if you geve my Brother some moron trans. And i will Love if you geve me i now fvieugo games. And i love if you geve a tablet for my Brother. And i love if you have a grat grat grat Christmas!!! And i will ove if you give me a ice crem maker. And i will love if you geve me a bubles maker. And i will love if you geve me a stir it cit. and i will love if you have a good good meal. and a happy happy new yaer. and i will like if you can make pnat bert and gielie swedrech to fly out of the scy. and a new ef on a shef. and agin have a Happy Happy Happy!!! Love, Audrey Earley. Dear Santa, Could you you bring me Legoos for crismas. I hope rofe really flys. have a good year Santa. Please call me I miss you. have a Merry Chrismas Jacob Smith
Dear Santa, I hope you and your elf’s had a good year. What iw ant for christmas is a elf on the shelf and reborn baby and please fill my stocking to. I want a ipod to and 1,000 dolers. A tea cup yorky and a jramplen, pool. Love you a lot. from: Bree Tessneer Dear Santa, You have many talent’s and i hope you have a wanderful year. I want a gum kit to make gum and a siance kit, more darbies
Dear Santa, How are you and your raindear. I hope you had a good year. I wut a Lego train. I wut Legoses. Can you send Mis Ware’s class a elf and 1,000 dorlers. I wut a xbox one and minecraft. Conner Lee Brown Dear Santa, how are your rain dear doing, i won’t a play station 3 and mincraft and a pie face a boain direw and call duty geost and a toy car and a rome a caon treal car and a romoacontroal airplne and some cloes and a car and a lightup bow an airow and a buble ball. and can i have a elf on the shelf and a nerth gun and a gint hershey Bar. and a panthers jursey. From Christopher Sisk Dear Santa, I Hope that you have a good Christmas and I Hope that you can bring me an xBox one, PS4, call of duty black ops III for XBox 360 and a new Zord and I want a drumb set and a trumpet and Lego dimentions. Oh I forgot about a wbble X and a paint ball gun for Christmas and the Pie face game. Fron: Talon Amay Dear Santa, I hope you have a good year. I wood want to have a pogo stick and a little doll house. A little big doll craddle and a little doll craddle. And I love you Santa and you reandeer. And a elf on the shef. From Ashlyn Hope Emory Dear Santa, I hope you have a good Chrismes. Dear Santa, i reily want a beeb gun for Chrismes, Santa i want a nerf gun for Cjrismes to. and a ps4 the game wwe is for the ps4. i love you so so much Santa. Have a mery Chrismes Ho and i want penut buter jelly KD and Jordan Foochers for Chrismes and a durt bike. Kevon Smith Dear Santa, I hope the raindeers are doing great and what i want for christmas is some KD’s and some new Jordan’s and a Ipod and a belt and a drum set and send me money when you come to my house and i want a DS3D and a dog. And i want 1,000 hundred dollars to fall out the sky when you come. And i want a big gummy bear and a big gumy worm and a big carpet of Monster High and a lamp of Monster High and a American doll and Minecraft Book and a Minecraft toy. And a Nike sweat suit. From Jessian Williams Dear Santa, I will git you some milk when you come Santa class it will be on the table. I what for chrismas is the game i have allwas wanted is NFL 16 and Rockesby , and i want a derk bick for crismas and i want for chrismas is a wrasler his name is Sting and they are a nother Sting with diffrit mack up and get me them too Santa. I want for crismas is a bike, and a call of dety black opes three for crismas. I love you Santa Class and will you git me a four willer and WWE 16. Jayden Lee Sims Dear Santa, I wud lik some of candy and chips and wil yow cume to se mi cresmes list on the refregrader. Im gef yow a cuke and crat to Ruddy. Ravin Barnette Dear Santa, What a cute hat. a Robit an gutar, Legos, box3 Lazaru
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Dear S. Claus I hope you have a great Chrismas Santa and your Elfs to. and get your riandear Joy to have a. flyt for chrismis even and check your list. of nice and node have a great chrismas. Santa Claus. Love, Madeline
Your friend, Kayden Dear Santa, wii U and mario kerts. Love, Ryan Dear Santa, How are you Doing at your shop today. Santa can I have a Iphone 6 this year and a bike pump this year too and some makeup and a millon dollar’s this year too. and a computer and a ipad and some thing that i dont need so I can give to homeless people that need things to live. Love, Johnashia Dear Sants, How are your Raindeer? I want a GIANT Beanie Boo and a new bracelet charm and some chlothes and A pair of Socks and some yellow or orange converce shoes. Your friend, Evie Dear Santa, I have a fyoow qeston for you is workshop invisble, dus rootof poop hushy kisses if he dus I will like some and last-mut-lest dus your elfs are as small as a ant if htey were can I have one it will be cool and can I have a Amarcin doll and a Sofey first doll for my sister and a new leow for gemnasteas Black and whit one ples and my famly to be very very happy this crismas. Your friend, Isabella Dear Santa, I want a Ninja Turtle head phone and a toy cars and a StarWars movie and a toy elf and a toy machine gun for me and my sister and a micky mouse for my baby sister and a bag of armymen and the pie face game and a toy box. Your friend, Troy Dear Santa, how is your raindear doing, tell the elfs i said hey. do you like cake? can i hav Lego Mincraft for Christmas? i want a dirt Bike for Christmas? do you know Lake Mcdonald. I love Santa claus. I want suppries stuffed animals, a new tablet for christmas, i want a robot that is Big, internet for Life, 4 minecraft Lego sets, evry mincraft Lego sets. Love, Lake
Wood you give me a sniper pistel, a knife, a cap gun, a tedy bear, a lunch box, a race car and a clock. Love, Jullian Dear Santa, I love you Santa I want a iphone for chrismas and head phones I love good old Rudof. do you lik my new song gingle bel gingle bel gingle all the way. do you like it. this is my phone number (704-***-****). I want some good thangs. I love you because you are my number 1 best expert. I love you. have a good drink and eat. I love Santa Claws number 1 men. Love, Jaylen Dear Santa, I want more games for my Play Station 4. And I want the oldish and newish bobit. Will my Daddy give me by 60$. Will my Mommy give my my 2% and one you find out let me know. I want a xbox Live and I want a football sined by cam newton. And how are the rain deers are they being good. my famliy will have cooikes and milk for you. Love, Donavan Dear Santa, Are you magic, How many elfs do you have. How many cookiies can you eat in one day. Is any of your elf evel Because my ant Ashly’s elf popped in her wine glass. How is dancer a pranceer and Rhoulouph. What kind of Christmas tree are yall going to have. Love, Ava Dear Santa, A puppey, McSquare Dolls, Six Bards, a Bike. Ally Caroline Dear Santa, how is the rain deer doing. I want a new soccer ball because my other one is broken and every time i try to kick it it dose’t move so far. How are the elf doing on the toys for chistmas eve. I also want a lot of books i but 9 or 10 books on my list to you. How are you doing Santa good or bad. Santa am i on the good list or the
naulty list i bet i am on the good list. I also want well a movie or something like that. Santa are you real or are you not real. Your friend Addie Mrs. Owens & Ms. Jordan 1st Grade Bethware Elementary
Dear Santa, How are you? I have been great this year! I would like Shopkins and Starlilly. Thank you! Ally W. Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? I have been terrific this year! I would like Skylanders starter kit for 360 and My Little Pony toys. Thank you Santa! Jacob S. Dear Santa, Hello! How are you? I would like Anna and Elsa dolls that play music and a Cabbage Patch newborn baby doll. Thank you! Makenzie A. Dear Santa, How are you ? I have been good this year. I would like to have Zippy Sack and Zoomer Kitty. How old are you? Thank you! Alyvia J.
this year. I would like to have an American Girl Doll and doll clothes. How do you get here? Thank you! Ta’Kyla T. Dear Santa, How are you? I have been very good this year. I would like to have chocolate pen and Cayla doll. How old are you? Thank you! Kayla G Dear Santa, How are you? I have been very good this year. I would like to have a tablet and lots of Clemson stuff. How do you get in so quietly? Thank you! Mackenzie R. Dear Santa, How are you? I have been bad this year. I would like to have a Monster High doll and a baby doll. How is your wife doing? How do you get here? Thank you! Bayleigh E Dear Santa, How are you? I have been super this year. I would like to have a dirt bike and a desk. How is Rudolph doing? Thank you! Chaves S.
Dear Santa, How are you? I have been bad this year but I would like to have a bike and a tablet. How old are you? Thank you! Da’Mya T.
Dear Santa, How are you? I have ben awesome this year. I would like to have Shopkins and a drum set. Why do you give us presents? How old are you? Thank you! Ariel I.
Dear Santa, How are you ? I have been good this year. I would like to have a Xbox 360 and a racing game for the Xbox. How old are you? Thank you! JT
Dear Santa, How are you? I have been good this year. I would like to have a tablet and family. How do you get in so quietly? Thank you! Illiana G.
Dear Santa, How are you? I have been very good this year. I would like to have My Little Pony castle and Anna and Elsa dolls. How old are you? Thank you! Jolynn F. Dear Santa, How are you ? I have been good
Dear Santa. How are you? I have been good this year. I would like to have overalls and arts and craft stuff. How do you get inside my house? Thank you! Kailyannah R. Dear Santa, How are you? I have been super
Dear Santa, I want niga turtles and thoms train, overdrive with the track, angry birds. Your friend, Aaron Dear Santa Claus, How is your raindeer doing. for Christmas can I please get orbies foot spa and that bike like a motercickle. When is your birthday. do you want cookies and milk and carrots for your raindeer. Please Give homeless people food and money for a house to live in. Oh and also clothes. How is Mrs. Clause doing. oh and some cookies for her too. Can you please get me disney infinity 3.0 and new charaters. I wish I had a raindeer but they need to be in the cold and it is a BIG responsabilty for a 7 year old kid like me. I loved the toys you gave me these 7 years of Christmas. Love, Neilaysia Dear Sants, I wount they toy bird Klever Keet and the Blackzomer Kity and a real pet pupy. How is rudulop doing i Hope Chipy can come to are house this chrisms eve buy the way i am exited for chrismas. Love you Santa and i want a new tablet for chrismas and a iphone. Love, Abigail
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Dear Santa, Whey are gowing to give you cookis and milke to you can i ples git 3 thangs to. can plas have the elf on the shelf and a couputer and Birdey dollhouse and a preess doll and a cooking set and a daghouse with a dog in it and a gutare. I love you Santa so and i want 2000 toys and a want is a Randire. 200 dolrs and a elf. Can you give me sume candy in my stocking. I love you santa. I love you elfs and Randirse. Frour Iyanna White
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Wednesday, December 16, 2015 this year. I would like to have sing along Elsa and alive pet birds. How are your reindeer? How old are you? Thank you! Maddison L. Dear Santa, How are you? I have been very good this year. I would like to have camo stuff and video games. How do you get in so quietly? Thank you! Braylen A. Dear Santa, How are you? I have been good this year. I would like to have a dirt bike and an iphone. How old are you? Thank you! Christian A. Dear Santa, How are you? I have been good this year. I would like to have an Easy Bake Oven nd Hulk game. How old are you? Thank you! Matthew P. Mrs. Wyte 1st Grade North Elementary
Dear Santa, I like your randir. I’ll leave you some gum and milk. Please bring my mom a new fone. I would like to have a new gutare. Thank you Santa! Love, Trinity Arwood Dear Santa, I like your dirs.. I’ll leeve you somepumpkin pi and joos. Please bring my mom money and food and my bruther a slinger. I would like a vido game. Thank you Santa! Love, Damien Lingerfelt Dear Santa, I like your sleigh. I’ll leeve you some apples and milc. Please bring my baby sistr a candy corn! I would like to have a candy cane. Thank you Santa! Love, Betsy LaraGarcia Dear Santa, I like your red soot. I’ll leave you soom cookees and milk. Please bring my mom a new ring. I would like to have a fone. Thank you Santa! Love, Holdyn Gibson Dear Santa, I love your black boots. I’ll leeve you some cake and milk. Please bring my mom a car. I would love to have a new doll. Thank you Santa! Love, Rasilyn Smith Dear Santa, I like your deeyrs. I’ll leeve you some cake and wotr. Please bring my dad a new shrt. I would like to have a robot. Thank you Santa! Love Bastiaan Flores-Deras Dear Santa, I like your Santa hat. I’ll leeve you some gum and Sun
drop. Please bring my mom a new ring. I would like to have a nascar track. Thank you Santa! Love Noah Rhodes
Ill you some gum and milk. Please bring my mom a ring and dad new shoos. Me gitor. Love, Bradley Canipe
Dear Santa, I like your red hat. I’ll leeve you some gum and applejoos. Please bring my mom a new ring. I would like to have a Amrken Girl Dol. Thank you Santa! Love, Jariah Guyton
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Dear Santa, I like your bird. I’ll leeve you some cucese and sunjrop. Pleass bring my ant a new ring. I would like to have the noow lifsavr. Thank you Santa! Love, Landon Smith Dear Santa, I like your red nose and randir. I’ll leeve you some cookes and milk. Please bring my famule things. I would like to have a tabulit. Thank you Santa! Love, Jaylen Tate Dear Santa, I like your fat tumeey. I’ll leeve you some gum and Dr Peprr. Please bring my teechr a new car. I would like to have a green bike. Thank you Santa! Love, Ethan Crawford Dear Santa, I like your sleigh. I’ll leeve you some gum and joos. Please bring my friend Jairh a tablit. I would like to have a tablit. Thank you Santa! Love, La’zya Black Dear Santa, I like your ders. I’ll leeve you some apples and peese. Please bring my baby bruthr a new radle. I would like to have a elechr sooder. Thank you Santa! Love, Azeania Kilgore Dear Santa, I like your sleigh. I’ll leeve you some cookes and milk. Please bring my sistr a new baby dol. I would like to have a new football. Thank you Santa Love, Lincoln McDanaiel Dear Santa, I like your red hat. I like your eyes. I’ll leeve you some milke and cuces. Please bring my dad a noo shoos. I would like to have a fone. Thank you Santa! Love, Amya Adams Dear Santa, I like your dear. I’ll leeve you some coockes and milk. Please bring my mom and new ir ring. I would like to have a scootr. Thank you Santa Love, Wesley Rayfield Dear Santa, I like your rander. I’ll leeve you some gum a wotr. Please bring my mom a ring. I would like to have a hfvrbrd. Love, Brayden Shuler Dear Santa, I like your render.
Dear Santa, I like your radere. Please bring my babey brothr a tywee cat. Please bring me a tywee dog. Love, Russel Dear Santa, I like your hat. Please bring my shistr a bike. Please bring me a dog. Please bring my dad a truc. Please Santa bring my mom a big presint. Love, Luis Dear Santa, I like your randir. Please bring my mom sum shoos. Please bring me a IPad. Love, Riley Dear Santa, I like your raidirs. Please bring my sistrs a nooy bike. Please bring me a tooy Santa. Love, Landon
my mom a neclis. Please bring me a tablit. Love, Alex Dear Santa, I like your sute. Please bring my brothr a nrf toy. Please bring me a drum. Love, MaL’achi Dear Santa, I like your big belly. Please bring my mom a car and bring me a yoshee wree wrld game for the wii U. Bring my friend name Russell a wii U. Love, Matthew Dear Santa, I like all of your randirs and I like you to! Santa please bring my hol clas a candy cane and bring my techr one for being a good techr. I want a noo Love, Gabrial Dear Santa, I lke your ranedeer speshley rootoff. Please bring my friend Russel a safe Christmas. Please bring me a Dog for Christmas. Thank you Santa Clos. Love, Na’Zarion
Dear Santa, I like your hat. Please bring my mom a braslet. Please bring me a skat brd. Please bring Damien an IPad. Thank you Santa. Love, Skyler
Dear Santa, I like your randaer. Please bring my mommy a necklis. Please bring a brbe hals for me. Please bring my teeshr a Mere Christmas. Love, Kadence
Dear Santa, I like your rader wif the red nos. Please bring my sistr a babedol wif a botol and bring my Dad a now sopsmas vido game. Please bring me a per of ney pads and a per of elbo pads. Love, Brady
Dear Santa, I like your hat. Please bring my bruthr a cor. Please bring me a Spiyrman ty. Love, RJ
Dear Santa, I like your ranedire. Please bring my mom a fone. Please bring me a Ipod. Love, Kalashja Dear Santa, I love your ranedr roodoff. Please bring my mom soom moneey and give my sistr a babydolly. Give me soom makeup. Love, Bella Dear Santa, I like your raindeer. Please bring Alex a bike. Please bring Mrs. Deason eerings. Please bring Mrs. Huges some eerings. Please bring my mom a new car. Please bring my Dad new shose. Please bring my sister a new bike. Please bring my brother a spider-man doll. Love, Leah Dear Santa, I like your radires. Please bring
Dear Santa, I like your sla. Please bring my sistr a dol. Please bring me a bike. Love, Zamere Dear Santa, I like your randir. Please bring my sistr a black braslit. Please bring me Noah a nerf toy. Love, Noah Dear Santa, I like your randeer. Please bring my cats a mouse. Please bring my situr a mostre high doll. Please bring Mrs. Deason a box of books. Please bring me a fake cat. Love, Lilly Mrs. Hoyle Kindergarten East Elementary
Dear Santa, I love Santa. I like a Dog. I sed Miriu Kims Santa. Love, Lilly Pullen Dear Santa, I wat a Xbox one and a pley sony four and a games and a toys for Christmas. Love, Camren Dear Santa, I have been good. I wolt a batman for crismiis and I luve uew. Love, Bradley Mrs. Osborne 1st Grade East Elementary
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Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I hope you are well. I want new cars. I want a Iphon. I want a now 3d es. Sincerely, Joseph Rowland Dear Santa, I have been good. i want a new book I would like Ipad. I wall ta racetrack. Sincerely, Layla Breakfield Dear Santa, I have been good at school. I wish for a tarwey ball. I like to have a new tarwey. I like to have a new tarwey doll. Sincerely, Kenna Myers Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I hope you are well. I want a new doll house. I would like a new stuff animal. a new ball this year.
Page 9B Sincerely, Abbey Smith Dear Santa, I want a taetop with the engineer game on it. Sincerely, Matthew Dear Santa, I have been good this your. I want to have a phone I would like a computer. I would like a big heell. Sincerely, Phoenix Calhoun Dear Santa, Hi Santa. I want a xbox 360 and a bet you do good and ples breg a xbox 360 and can you breg some toys and can you breg some clos. and a tv Sincerely, Jamarri Woody Dear Santa, I have been goob. I hope you is well. I well wot a niw game. I wot a Mcstuff toy. Sincerely, Daeshawn Camp Dear Santa, I have been grate this year. I hop you are good. I wont a mostr hing doll. I wont a kite that is a fere. I wont a CHO jr for my pinck tablit. Sincerely, Ariel Humphris Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I hope you are happy. I want a labtop and a baby dall. Sincerely, Shiloh Hemphill Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I hope you are to. I want a baby dall. I would like a game. I want a emojee pilowe. Sincerely, Kayla Goode Dear Santa, I been good in shool. I want a pet. and I want a new pony. and I want a new game. Sincerely, Arianna Peterson Dear Santa, I have been very good Santa. I hope you in joy the cookes. I whan a xbox1. I whan Skylanders. I whan trains. I whan Bablaz. I whan my femlle to have a good year. Sincerely, Kevin Walker Dear Santa, I been good this year. I want some new close. I want a xbox 360 and a ipod. I want some more hiye hilse. Sincerely, Lilly Parker Dear Santa, I have been good. I want a man witih Gootball man 10 man. I want 10000000 of army man. And a XBOX 1. And Houe of Army. Sincerely, Ayve Ingram Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I hope you are well. I want a bike. I want a gameboy. I want a new pokemon deck. Sincerely, Caleb Watts Dear Santa, I have been sooper sooper saprised because the wanderful day I have been good at scool and scool is fun on Chrismus I wood like a xbox and a opad. Sincerely, Jamariana Currence Dear Santa, I have been good. I want a xbox game. I want a cumat fonh. I want a book. I want a now toy. Sincerely, Miller Mrs. Morrissette 1st Grade East Elementary
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Dear Santa, Can you give me a call Duty Black Cops three becus I did my chores for my mom. Merry christmas I will leave you cookes. Love, David Bell Dear Santa, What I really want is a mini cooking set. I dzerv it by cleaning my bed room. I help my cosin doing his homework. I will leave you some milk and cookies. Love, Alyssa Goode Dear Santa, I would like a kitchen sect thats put together. I’m gone tell you something about me. I helped my mom clean and I be nice to my 4 year old sister. I made good grades. I have only lost a cupple of paws at School. I will lefe you some cookies and milk. Love your friend, Nihianna Wilson Dear Santa, I would like a new video game. I will leave you a cake and milk. Your firend, Mario Wison Dear Santa, I would like Bunchups, and Cuedit sand flote, Starelily a jooleremaker, and a pet jet. I have been good this year and did do what my mom siad. I was good to my baby sister. For Santa love, Olivia Myers Dear Santa, I would like some new Thomas tracks. I would like a new tv. I would like some new Flipballs. I will leave some cookeis and milk. Love, Hunter Black Dear Santa, My name is Christian. I beena good boy this month. I help my mom mop I help my mom tacke the trash can out. I want an xBox four Christmas. And a football. I help my mom sweep. Love, Christian Hill Dear Santa Claus, I would like a flat bed truck with a bobcat with tracks on it. I will lev y ou some cookeis and some milk. Love, Wyatt Wooten Dear Santa, I would like a bike and a new cat and a paint set for Chrishmos becose I have been helping my mom do the dishes. Love, Chesney Cutler Dear Santa, I want a new princess doll. I deserve it because I helep my mom with some chores. Mery Christmas! Love, Layla Putnam Dear Santa, I have been good. I help my mom clen up. I hope I get a new bike. I h ave been good this year. Love, Javarein Hickon Dear Santa, I did a lot of chores. I want a drum set. I will leav some cookies. Your friend, Camaron Henderson Dear Santa, I woot my on crism trey. I helpt my mam clen my room. Love, Madyson Martin Mrs. Hardin 2nd Grade East Elementary
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Page 10B Dear Santa Claus, Thnk you Santa! Please bring me a soclball. Please bring a stuffed animal. Please bring a tablet. Please santa will you get me a stuff Rudolph? Love, Cydnie McCurry Dear St. Nick, You are really nice. Can you please give me a rudolph reindeer stuffed animal and project mc. square kit and money and a Ipad? Thank you for everything you gave me every year. Love, Landyn Howell Dear Santa Claus, You are so good at making toys. You are the best. I love you and your reindeers too. Thank you and I love you. What I want for christmas is a X box 360 with a minecraft game, robot and a wonderful month. Thank you. I love you Santa. Love, Kensen Martin Dear Santa Claus, You are the best Santa. I wish you a merry Chistmas. Pless bring me a toy cat, pless bring me a cleve keet and pless bring me a playdogh set. If you do I will leave Rudolph a snak and pless pless can you bring me a teacher set and candy? Love, Taylor Wilson Dear Santa Claws, You are a good toy artist. Thank you for everything last year and this year. I might leave cookies for you and corrots for your reindeer. I would like bigger boots, a necklace with the cross, the manjer and Jesus. Also I would like some candy I like Milk duds and Snickers and candy canes, Butter fingers and a jacket that matches a shirt, a pair of pants and shoes that match with all that and a millon dallors. Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas Santa Claws. Please bring people that don’t have very much. Love, Coley Jacob Peters Dear St. Nick, Your the best Santa ever. You are the best. Your very jolly. I would like a Dog. I’ve been very good this year. I would like a football. I would like some money. I would like some candy. I would like a soccer ball. I would like a basketball. I would like some Nike shoes. Thank you for every thing you got me. Love, Lucas Davis Dear Santa, You are the best Santa ever and you are smart. I would love to have a makeup set, a play dought maker, a monster hight set, a baby alive, a money set, a new bookbag, a pencil set, a barbie set, a Elsa set, some new clothes and shoes, some school suplies, a nutcraker book, a I Pad with dojo on it, a cookie set, a magic set, and a choclate ice cream maker. I am going to lave you some cookies and milk for you and Rudolph and can you bring presents for kids that dont get toys like in other contry’s and I have been a good little girl. Love, Ja’Nyah Crawford Dear Santa Clause, Thanks for the presents in the past. I hope you have a good Merry Chrismas. Your very nice to me. I will give you cookies. I will give Rudolph a snack. Can you get me a xbox 360 with minecaft? Love, Gabriel Lubas Dear St. Nick You are the best Santa ever and you are so nice and I’ve been so good. Thank you so much for bringing lots of Joy and lotts of toys. You are the best Santa Claus ever and Merry Christmas.
Santa Claus please bring me a new football. I would like some candy and some money and a baaskeball and a basktball goal. I would like a movie and some new DS gam and a DS and I want a necklace. Love, Keaton Hedgpeth Dear Santa Clous, Can you please bring me a monky bike and a blade blades and a ring for my blade and abhark necklace and some money. I have been a nice boy. Have a wonderfull time and Merry Chistmas! and give some of them people some stuff that is poor. Love, Ke’Ja Barker Parker Dear Santa Claus, You are the best Santa. You are the nicest Santa in the world. I would lik a baby doll that is alive. I would like some money. I would like some new clothes. I would like some new shoes. I would like some candy. I h ave been a good girl. Have a wonderful Merry Christmas. Love, Shyla Heath Dear Santa Clause, Merry Christmas! You are very jolly. Can I please get some jewlry? Can I get this thing that is called Lets play school set. It has school stuff? Can I get some clothes or shoes and board game’s and can I get art stuff an alot and a decorate jewlry box and dot painters and a ice cream amker? Can I get a weaving loom. Have a great ride. Merry Christmas. Love, Karmen Camile Rodgers Dear Santa Clause, I will leave a snack for you and the reindeer and Rudolph. Will you please bring me a box of Pokemon badges? Love, Kyle Dilbeck Dear Santa, Please Santa will you get me a stuffed Rudolph? I want a little big planner. I want a str picture holder. I want a Stampy Stuff Minecraft.Thank you Santa Love, Nathan Jackson Mrs. McDaniel 2nd Grade East Elementary
Dear Santa, How are danser and prenser and Viksen and Comet and Rudulph boing. Hawer are the elfs boing. Please can you bring me a set of Pokemon Battel cards and a Fist bomp Shkilander neist earth tipe and for Ariel i wot to get her a new crib. Sincererely, Trayton Lee Teal Dear Santa, How are things at the North pole? I have been waiting for you and being nice. please try to bring me games. in a beb gun. I hope you and Mrs Claus have a Merry chistmas. Love, Alexander Suarez
Dear Santa, Are the riandear redy. I hope you are not sick. I h ave been good. Please try to bring this for my Grammy a jefseren colerd ordmit and I want is an Ipad, Amzon card, xbox, Gamse, Sains stuff, Gamse for my 3DS that is all. Please bring for my brother might mshers movies thank you. I wish you a merry christmas and your riandear are ok. Love, Anna Reese Wooten Dear Santa, How are you I will leave you cooies and yor faverit drink milk. Please try to bring me a xbox 3 sixty and some games to. What kind of game yu say well I wont Call of duty Black ops 3 and my Mom woud like a monkey. I hop you and Mrs Claus have a Merry christmas. Love, Isaiah Lipscomb Dear Santa, How are things at the North Pole? I have been waiting for you and being good. I want a BB gun. Owen Hinson Dear Santa, How are you at the North Pole? I have missed you! I want a lego minifigure Cyborg and Green Arrow minifigure too and the Lego movie video game. Next I want a karate minifigure for my brother. I hope you have safe Christmas! Sincerely, Dominic Davis Dear Santa, Are the elfs doing good? You are so nice. Please try to bring me a amarican doll. I want a rill puppy dog. I Love you. Love, Laila Degree Dear Santa, You are the best. I bing good. I wont my lilld brother to cum hom. I wont to get a rir Rudolph and a hus and a big hars and my brother. and I wont a pupy. I hope you and Mrs. Claus have a merry christas and the ran dis have a hapy christus. har are the elt are good and the snoo is good. Your Friend, Symphony Harris
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Your friend, Natalie Brown Dear Santa, I love you. How are thing going? How are your rainders? I have been wating for youl. Pleaes try to bring me to amaican Dolls and it is Rubeca and Maryelen. I wish you a marry crismis. Love, Emarie Pressley Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I have ben good. Please try to bring me and my baby sister and my step sister my step sister wants the frozen castle and my baby sister wants baby toys and I want A phon and the moster high high school, My mom wants a diamond ring. I hope that the raindeers are ok. Love, Abigail Cody Dear Santa, How is Ruldolph the Red nosed Rain Deer? How is Mrs. Clause? I was asking my Mom and Dad for a ps4. I hop my Sisters get stuff too. Th are the best sisters in the world. I Love my brother and sisters. I love you Santa and my Mom and Dad too. I hope you have a Merry chistmas. Ho ho ho. Love, Brayden Harvey Dear Santa, How are things at the North Pole? I have been waiting for you and being nice. Please try bring me a bike, and a Phone, a 2ds a counputer, 15 chapter books with 90 chapters. I hope you have a Marry christmas. Love, your friend, Braxton Powell Dear Santa, How are Dasher, and Daser and Praser and Vesen, Comit and cuped, donered and blisen and Roodoff? are the elff okay is Ms. Clos okay I want genger Brad toy. I want a reandeer. I want ninja turtle dalls, a bunch of new cars, and a car holder and a Bell I want a Santa hat. and I hope the elffs are not workind to horb on theer self and I want Star Wars stikers.
Dear Santa, How are the elfs Santa? I been good for you. Please try to bring me 3DS. Please try to bring me some books. please bring my brother a 3DS. Have a happy new year. Your friend, Justin Daniel Curry Dear Santa, How are you? I dan’t what to see you. I hope I am on the good list. Please try to bring a American girl doll Grace. For my sister she want a Baby doll. I hope you and Mrs. Claus have a Merry Christmas.
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Dear Santa, Hello! I hope you have a great Christmas. I am a good girl and I have had a great year. Santa may I have a puppy please and lalaloopsy baking oven. I hope you have lot’s of yummy cookies to and I wuod like to have a horse please. From, Lillly Nealy Dear Santa, Hello Santa! You are vrey coll! I am wuckn on it. I am haven a vrey good yer. Can you ples bring me a bat man tarr and a One man anad nuth one man ples. Santa, I will giv you loust of coocs. From, Luke Malone
Dear Sants, How are you? I hope you your have a gule dae. I gut girl. I wut a dog for Christmas pres a hrs. I like you From, Kennedy Jacobs Dear Santa, Merry Christmas. How are you? I am a god boy. I wat a drkvadr. and a Lego Batman and a Robn. Have a god Chrisms. From, Wesley Dear Santa, Hi Santa! How are you? I’m a good boy. I want sum corn syrip and jellow and gelintin. I hope the elfs are working. From, Dylan Canron Dear Santa, Merry Christmas Santa! I hope you have a good year. I love Christmas to.! I been good and
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Wednesday, December 16, 2015 a little bad. I woold like a Horse and I woold like a cat and I woold like a Dog.! I hope you have a good trip Santa! From, Addison Stump Dear Santa, Hi! I hope the elvs are warking hard. I had a grat day. I wot a Logns in heroes. From, Seth Bevi Dear Santa, Merry Christmas Santa! I hope you had a great year! How are you? I have been a good girl. I hope you have a good trip. Will you plese bring me a play horsue. Will you plese bring me a tadlet. I hope you have a safe trip. From, Alana Ingram Dear Santa, Merry Christmas Santa! I hope the elvs working hard. I wus a good borey. may you breg a toy hok and a wut a toy cat. I hope you have a good yir Santa I Wish you have a good bay. From, DJ McFadden Dear Santa, Hi! I hope the elfs are wrkeng hard. I had bin the best I kud be. Can I ples hav Toy dog and a toy hars and a Frozin jolre box a Uliv dol. I will lev you bunchis of kukes. From, Catherine Reynolds Dear Santa, Hi! Merry christmas Santa! I hope you had a good year! I havd a good year! I have ben a bad boy but I’m gouyeg to chriy my best to be good! Can you pleuce geve me a toy car and a tommes chran and a chranchrack! I hope you have a grat year! From, Joseph Ahmed Mrs. Bouchard 2nd Grade West Elementary
Dear Santa, This year for chistmas I want Barbie Dreamhouse, Barbie doll and chwawa and my sister wants play-Doh, els doll and candy cane. Love, Ashley Dear Santa, This year for christmas I want a new doll house, and the game terajer of the Snake, legos and clothing for my puppys. I’ve bin
good. Love, Lila Dear Santa This year for christmas I want American girl doll, Robot dog, car that goes 50 miles hour. I’m sorry that I ben bad some days. Love Abigail I wont 21 boxes of legos. love Chase Kendrick Dear Santa, This year for christmas I want a XBox 360 and gams and Kd7 and Nike soks Love Micah Dear Santa, I want a Zomdie lego set, and a Nerf chain gun and a mipusor. Love Gabriel Dear Santa This year for chrismas I want a dog, drumset, and moped that goes 30 miles an hour. Santa I now that I have ben bad and sasy, mean, and not abad my parins but I will not be that way sometimes no more. Love Cash Dear Santa, This year for Chrismas I want a remote control car and a bike and a Elisa plush doll. Love Aleah. Dear Santa, This year for Christmas I want skates I also want a dog and a Ipod this year for Christmas. Santa I figheted a little with my brother but I was pretty good. Love, Ruly Dear Santa, This year for cristmas I want some pirphome. and some clohs, and some thing alse but I don’t know at all. You Rock Santa I’v been a little nottey. But I’v been rely good to. Love Ella Dear Santa 1-I want a jet bake pake. 2-I want a elkchrit gutare. 3-I want a pare of jumpine shows. OK Isaiah. Dear Santa, This year for christmas I want 1. An xbox like my cuzens. 2. Books to fill in and to read. 3. A fourwiller to ride at my house.
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The Kings Mountain Herald | www.kmherald.com Santa I know I have been a little mean this year. But this year will be better than last year. Sorry!! Love Elizabeth Dear Santa, This year for Chrismas I want an Xbox one, Jordan bellers, Madden 16 and I’v been bad to my Sister. Love Landan Dear Santa clause, This year for christmas I want a easy bake oven and some American girl stuff and the American girl Grace Thomas. I have been a good girl this year. Love, Kenzlie Dear Santa, this year for Christmas I want a letchet shooter, a skate that can change 4 on 2 sides 4 streat. a real mopade that goes 40 mhs for hour and you can put gas in it. Love Hmasa Mrs. Wilson 2nd Grade West Elementary
Dear Santa, I have been really good this year I hope your dear are doing good. I would like a ps4. Ezrus light sabr. Starwars Bittle front. Your friend, A.J. Dear Santa, I don’t have a elf. I want a elf. Has my brother been good? I will give you cookies. I want a viullin and a sowen mishin. Your friend, Kimharie Dear Santa, I have been a good gril this year. Tell rooddof I said hi. I would like a easy bake oven, a robot that does my homework and a art tool box. Me and my brother have been wating for your vidoe that you send us evrey year. We will leave out cookes and egg not. Your frind Sarah Anne. Dear Santa, I have been really good this year. I h ope all your reindeer’s are ok like blitzen, donner, rudolph, qupid. What I want for cristmas is a ps4, madden 16 and NBA 2k 16. Your friend, Tucker Dear Santa, I have been really good this year. how is mrs. clos? How are your raindeer? I would like football gloves, hi top shose, Flash boots. I hope you had a grat year and will you tell reindoof that I sead Hi. Your frend, Austyn Dear Santa, I have been really good this year. Did you have a great year? How are you? I wont a doll of Elsa and a doll of Anna and a book. I going to give you cookis. Your friend, Airam Dear Santa, I have been a really good this year. I hope you have had a good year. I will like make-up, boots size 1 (hint hint) and new crayons. Your friend, Claire Dear Santa, I have been rely good this yers. Thank you for my elf he is so funny i’m glad you gave me 2 elfs thank you. I want a Zoomer pet, and barbie stof, and a puppie, and books. Love your freind, Matyson Dear Santa, I have been really good this year. How are you doing? Are you ready for Christmas? I want a tablet, legos and a new bike for Christmas. I will leave you some cookies. Your friend, Lennox Dear Santa, I have been really good this year. I hope you give me what I want. I would like a bogoty, house and something to lasow. Your friend Vance
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Dear Santa, I have been realy good this year. I h ope ou have had a good year. I would realy like a tablet, a xbox one and a Nba basketball for christmas. I will leave you some nice cookies on Christmas eve. Your friend, Mikey Dear Santa, I want you to have a grat daie. I would like a Faire. I would like a chirledr. I would like a dS. Yoor frinde, Willow Dear Santa, I have been great this year. Tell all of your reindeer I said hay. I will leave you some milk and cookies. I would like a pellit gun and bo and airow and a heavy punching bag. Your friend, Jaelen Dear Santa, I have been really good this year. Santa I am not sure if Rudalf is real and yay! I’m in AIG! Do you like choclet milk? I would like a choclet pen if you know what that is. If you don’t I would like a little robot that you draw and it follow that and an ipad. You friend, Dessa Dear Santa I have been realy good this year. I hope you are doing good. I want a disney infinity disk, disney infinty pad. dark vader Ovi-one dark-mall Luke. Your friende, Sam P.S. I will leave cookies and milk Dear Santa, I have been good. I wish you a merry chimais. I would like new bike tires. A horse and a puppy. from Hailey Dear Santa, I h ave been very good this year. Tell Rodalph that he is cool. I would like Ninjago Legos, captin sparkle sword and Minecraft and more stuff. your friend, Nate Dear Santa, I have been really good this year I hope you have had a good year. I won 3rd in the State in Gymnastics and I would like a puppy. Your friend, Miley Dear Santa, I have bee really good this year. I hope Roodof is OK. I would like orbeess, gatare and a grum set for Christaems. I will give you reindeer food. Your friend, Love Katie Dear Santa, I have been really good this year. I hope you have had a good year. I would like a mermaid tail, a flitter flutter fairy and a Easty bake oven. I will leave you some cookies and milk. your friend, Mollie Mrs. Weeks 2nd Grade West Elementary
Dear Santa, For cristmas I wish for all of the I Survived books and all of the magic treehouse books and Lego Mine craft. Love, Joseph Dear Santa, I wont to get a new skatbord and a new tablit and a new fone and for my sistr i wont a new baby dol and a new bick for my sistr and a new baby cart. I love snata and elvs. Love Chase and Arreil Dear Santa, I whait a phone!! and I whait a Xbox 360. and I whait a invinidy game. Love: Alyssa Dear Santa, I wish for Christmas a toy conpter. and a toy Baer and a new tablit and a new toy tv. Love, Jorday Dear Santa, I wish for christmas a Ipod. I also have My room argnist. I also want a puppy. I also want a new Jrny doll. I also want a Amerkin girl doll. Love, Kristiana
Page 11B Dear Santa I wish for a skatebord. and a ifone four. the little max touw truck. Love Colt
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Dear Santa, I want the Amarcin girl Kya doll and her dog. I want all of her outfits. I want her dog’s stuff. I allso want her picknick set. Love, Riley
Dear Santa I want a bik. Haylie
Dear Santa, I wish for Christmas a Breb dall. to ride. May I also have a small fack food macer. and a Breb dall dess. Love, Diane Dear Santa, I wish for a I pone 6 S. also a new horse. also a Amarak gril doll also a new pet to. We love you so much Santay Claws. Love, Jasmine Dear Santa, I wish I could have a xbox for christmas and also a forweeler. I’d love to have a fort so I can play in it. I hope you have a mary christmas. Love Connor Dear Santa I wish for a basket ball gold and a foen also I want a football. Love James Dear Santa, I wish for a barbie drem house and a ipad mine and a Amarcan girl doll named maryelen. Megan Dear Santa, Can I have a new 3ds and a Santa sute and a nutkraker sute. Thanks Love Noam Dear Santa, I wish for Christmas a swag way to play with. May I also have disney infty 3.0 love, Weston Dear Santa I wish for a skate board all red. And a blue ipod 4 eagles case with a dead on it. I wish for a neckless superman. Love Josiah
Mrs. Davis Kindergarten North Elementary
Dear Santa, I want an xbox. Jacob Dear Santa, I want biscl. Moriah
Dear Santa I want a Xbox. Westley
Dear Santa, I want a cop has and a cop suit. Payton Dear Santa, I want an xbox. Jarrett Dear Santa, I want sum bunchums. Autumn Dear Santa, Iwant a plastacun pink. Samanth Dear Santa, I want a plastashun. Carden Dear Santa, I want a tablet. Audrina Dear Santa, I want a computr. Lotus Dear Santa I want a bik. Nathaniel Dear Santa, I want a 4 weelr. Antwain Ross Jr. Dear Santa, I want Zomakity pink. Jessica Dear Santa, I want a Zoomu citty pink. Hailey Dear Santa, I want a xbox Colton
Mrs. Mack Kindergarten North Elementary
Dear Santa, I want a nrf gun bow and aeo and legoz. Parker Dear Santa, I want a tapolin and a swmg pul. Ava Claire Dear Santa, I want a truc. Jacoby
Dear Santa, I want Strwar rbls. Jayden
Dear Santa, I want a sod msen and helo city arplan. Madyson
Dear Sant I want kslandr ad ligos. Joshua
Dear Santa, I want a lego set and a traplen. Kai
Dear Santa, I want bic. Yahzeem
Dear Santa, I want pawr wilz F15064 twc. Paxton
Dear Santa, I want I sktr.
Dear Santa, I want an umarkn dol. Kaedyn
Dear Sant I want a tpunin. (no name)
Dear Santa, I want a tramlin and PSP wit gams. Makenzie
Dear Santa, I want a bike. Chance Dear Santa, I want Spidr Man. Jeremiah Dear Santa, I want cloz. Clatton Dear Santa. I want a pne spis box. Aubrey Dear Santa I want bby doll and legos Malaysia Dear Santa, I want Skiyadrs and hag tem gaem and batmans cave. Alex
Dear Santa, I want an Lsu dol. Guiliana Dear Santa, I want a ipod. Silas Dear Santa, I want an evares pow putrl. Aubree Dear Santa, I want 2 woce tocez. Joslyn Dear Santa, I want a baba dol. Marie Dear Santa, I want a halo kite song mosin. Jordyn
Dear Santa, I wish for Christmas a American Girl Doll named Kyla. May I also have a Baby Alive so the American Girl can be it’s mom. I also want a new Tablet that is green. Love, Makiyah
Dear Santa, I want a wach. Ava
Dear Santa, I want a PS1. Javion
Dear Santa I mant a wohs. Preston
Dear Santa, I want a rslr nad chansw crle. Layton
Dear Santa, I wish for christmas a toy car to play with. May I also have a new bike. I have been very good this year. Love, O’Ryan
Dear Santa, I want mnrft. Quatarias
Dear Santa, I want a toe kar and a blu woke toke. Tysean
Dear Santa, I want for chrismas is a new phone. May i also have a Xbox 360 with minecraft game. I have never got coal before. I want a locket! Love, Makayla Dear Santa, I wish for Christmas a sleepover with Nadia. May I also have a pocit nife. Love Anna Dear Santa, I wish for Christmis is a umarucin gerl dall with a horse. Can I also have same new Barby close. Love Abi
Dear Santa, I waan lygus. Arden
Mrs. Turner Kindergarten North Elementary
Dear Santa, I wnat sum craons. Emiliano Dear Santa, I want an xbox1. Kevin Dear Santa, I want a green watch.
Dear Santa, I want a kareoke musen. Amiriah
Mrs. Smith 1st Grade North Elementary
Dear Santa, I want a powur will mustang. I want a electric dirt bike. I hope you are doing good. Love, Peyton Dear Santa, I hope you are haveing fun and I hope you bring me lots of presints. I tilee want is a Legoset and I hope the kids that get nothing get something. Love, Lucas
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Dear Santa, I wish for a fone. Dear Santa I wish for a cupootr. Dear Santa I wish for a tablit. Dear Santa I wish for a ipod. Love, Alexis Glover Dear Santa, I want the hulk smash. I like Spiderman. Love, Levar Dear Santa, I want a phone Santa. I want a dog Santa. Santa I will leve you milk and coocies. How are you doing Santa. Love, Kammyah
Dear Santa, I want a rile BaBy Brorthr. I want a rile BaBy sis. I want a rile puppy. I want a rile kitty. I bring you cookes and milk. How is your randir? How are you? I Love you, Aniyah B. Dear Santa, Santa I Love you And I Want a big stuf doll. I want a stuf baer for Christmas. Love, Jordan Dear Santa, I hope you work hard. I hope you give a prezit to my papal in heven. I want rings for me and
my friend. I hope you make snol. Love, Aubri Dear Santa, I hope all the randeer are doing good. I want a wite bike like my brthr. I want an iphone. Santa How is Rudolf? Love, Gavyn Dear Santa, I want a phone Santa. I want a dog Santa. Santa I will get you milk and coocis. I want a baby sistr. I want a cat. Love, Analia Dear Santa, I want a christmas tree and a phone. I want a ps3.
Love, Brantly Dear Santa, I want a Phone Santa. I wont a dog sant. I wont a baby litterfly. I wont a baby cat. I wont a baby pupeu. I wont a baby chick. Love, A’Nyah S. Dear Santa, I wish popope had Joy. How was your year? I want a ipod for Christmas and wwe stuff. Cristmas is fun. I want a bike with a halmet and a wwe belt. I wish for a Xbox one. Love, Aiden Dear Santa, I want a little dog. Dear Santa
Wednesday, December 16, 2015 I want a little bell. Dear Santa I want a drom. Love, Vianey Dear Santa, I wish that pepl could have love. I wish that I could have a pupe. I wish I could have coms. I wish that I could have a fone. Love, Kennedy Dear Santa, Will yoo give me my ipab and the bik and my skoobr. I will like a kar. Love, Chancelor
Love, Marquiavus Dear Santa, I hope Rudolph is doing well. Santa thank you for the preset from last yir. I would like a ps3. Love, Alena Dear Santa, I would like prezints for me and I want toys. And I wish I could have ninja turtles and dinosaurs. Love, Zachariah
Dear Santa, I like spuprman and irnman. I wod lik sprheros.
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