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Good team work equals success Good team work spelled success in 2014 for the city, according to City Manager Marilyn Sellers who said that new projects in the works this year will ensure that rates are kept low and progressive strides will continue as the staff, mayor and council work together in 2015. Sellers, who has been manager for nine years, joined the city staff 26 years ago and is a former city clerk. Rick Murphrey, who has 21 years with the city, was on city council six years before being elected mayor and has served 15 years as mayor. Jobs continued to be a priority of city administration. The opening of the
Walmart Neighborhood Market brought nearly 100 jobs to the city in the last month of the old year. Major Metals added 25 jobs in 2014 and O'Riley's Auto, a new business, is promising 10 new jobs when this new building is completed. Among the big news items for the city w as the signing of a 20-year contract with NTE to provide wholesale electricity to the city beginning in 2019. The current supplier (Duke) contract ends in 2018. During construction of the Kings Mountain Energy Center by NTE, a total of 300 construction jobs will be available and 30 permaSee GOOD TEAM, Page 8
New year, new names Two area hospitals change names Jan.1 Cleveland Regional Medical Center at Shelby and Kings Mountain Hospital will be known as Carolinas HealthCare System Cleveland and Carolinas HealthCare System Kings Mountain beginning January 1. The name changes reflect the continuation of the hospitals' integration with the region's largest healthcare network. “Our relationship with Carolinas HealthCare System began in 1994,'' said Brian Gwyn, president of Carolinas HealthCare System
Cleveland. “Since then, we have made over $200 million dollars in improvements, including better imaging cancer-care and a women's center.” Carolinas HealthCare System managed the hospitals for almost two decades before buying the facilities from Cleveland County in 2013. “Our community has seen lots of positive change as a result of our hospitals' connection to Carolinas HealthCare System,'' said Gwyn. “That connection is now very evident in our very name.”
Hope” is the theme
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Year In Review: 2014 ELIZABETH STEWART & DAVE BLANTON lib.kmherald@gmail.com
1. Casino limbo There were rumors. And there were arguments and protests. But 2014 brought no official word on the progress of a proposal that would put a casino in Kings Mountain. City and county leaders announced what could potentially be the largest economic development proposal in decades more than a year ago, in the fall of 2013. That built excitement for some, but for others it led to irritation and the formation of a vocal group who sought to highlight the dark side of having a large gaming resort situated so close to this working-class community. The members of the Kings Mountain Awareness Group, headed by Adam Forcade and his wife Cynthia, have confronted local leaders at City Council and Cleveland County Board of Commissioners meetings. They’ve also spearheaded what they call an information campaign in area newspapers. Meanwhile, many in the business community have more recently appeared to embrace the inevitability of a casino built by the S.C.-based Catawba Indian Tribe. Several parcels of land around the proposed site – located at the Dixon School Rd. exit off of Interstate 85 – have traded hands since the sell of the land was made to the tribe in the summer of 2013. The owner of the Silver Villa – which for more than three decades was located on King St. – publicly explained that he was moving to a spot nearer I-85 to capitalize on “casino traffic.” But at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, mum is the word on the fate of a pending request to put the land into trust, which would be the lynchpin to developing the site for gaming purposes.
This artist rendering shows the proposed Catawba Indian Nation resort and casino that could be built in Kings Mountain. Kings Mountain Energy would be ca2. City signs 20 year deal pable of powering 400,000 homes. with NTE Energy The NTE plant ( Kings Mountain Kings Mountain will be cutting ties five years from now with its wholesale Energy) will start construction of its electric supplier Duke Energy after new 480 MW natural gas fired power 108 years of doing business with the generating facility in the summer of 2015. The plant's commercial operapower company. “This is a historic day,'' said Mayor tion will begin the first quarter of 2018. The mayor said that since 2010 Rick Murphrey as he signed a 20-year the city has been evaluating, along energy agreement with CEO Seth Shortlidge and NTE Energy effective with five other municipalities, several Jan. 1, 2019. The full city council power companies to provide wholesale unanimously approved the deal and electricity. Energy Services Director looked on at the signing before dinner See YEAR, Page 8 at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center A new $450 million power plant, Kings Mountain Energy Center, will be built by NTE Energy, St. Augustine, Fla., at a site off Dixon School Road near the proposed site of the Catawba Indian Nation resort/ casino. Ground-breaking is expected to be held in early April 2015. The new plant will occupy 20 acres of a NTE Chief Executive Seth Shortlidge, seated left, 290 acre site expected to and Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey affix be completed for an indus- their signatures to a 20-year agreement for power. trial park. Once completed Also present were all city council members.
Waffle House starting over in KM DAVE BLANTON
Hope” is the theme of the annual photography contest hosted by The City of Kings Mountain in observance of Martin Luther King Day, January 19, 2015. The competition is open for all adults and students in the Cleveland County school system. There will be cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in both adult and student divisions. “The competition is taking its cue from the Martin Luther King, Jr. quote “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope” said Ellis Noell, Special Events Director for the City. “We are encouraging young and old to share their vision of Hope and believe that this theme will provide great latitude in artistic interpretation.” added Noell. Photographic prints (minimum size 8” x 10”/maximum size 12” x 18”) can be submitted at City Hall or mailed to P.O. Box 429, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Submissions can be made digitally through a disk dropped off or mailed. Electronic submissions should be sent to ellisn@cityofkm. com and submissions must be received by the 5:00 P.M. deadline, Friday, January 17, 2015. Eligibility and rules for submission are available on the Events page at the City’s website, www.CityofKM.com or by calling Karen Tucker at 704-734-0333. The exhibit and reception with the entrants will open January 19, 2015 at the Southern Arts Depot at 6 p.m. The art center will serve as the gallery for all the submitted photographs with winners announced at 7 p.m. The exhibit will remain in the art center in January and move to the Patrick Center in February for Black History month.
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Late night and middle of the night dining options in Kings Mountain are about to get a lot thinner for the next several months. On Saturday, Hillcrest Foods Inc. plans to close the doors of the Waffle House it operates on York Rd. The familiar restaurant will be torn town and within about three months replaced with a new, larger one at the same location. Waffle House employees at the current restaurant, which was built in the early 1980s, say the building is too old to repair and that the re-start is paving the way for a Waffle House with a fresher look and slightly more square footage and seating options. Although the chain has been long associated with over-the-road truckers for its broad menu and 24-hour availability, the location in Kings Mountain has proven to also be a local favorite that patrons say they’ll miss in the coming months. “I probably come here on average about once a month,” said Howard McLeod, after dining on a sausage and egg sandwich Monday morning. “They serve good food, but (while the
The franchisee that operates the Waffle House on York Rd. is demolishing the building and putting up a larger one that will likely open by early April. restaurant is being rebuilt) I’ll probably eat at Subway instead.” Mack Robinette, who said the Kings Mountain Waffle House is one of his favored places to get a bite in town, had a quick alternative lined up. “I’ll probably just eat at the one in Belmont because it’s on the way to my job in Charlotte,” he said over a plate of eggs and toasts, adding that he’s fond of most items on the menu.
Looking for a last meal at the Waffle House before it reopens in the spring? Store employees said the doors will close on the old building at 7 a.m. Saturday morning. Hillcrest Foods is a Suwanee, Ga.-based franchisee that operates 55 Waffle Houses in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Waffle House has more than 2,100 locations in 25 states.
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■ OBITUARIES Vera Sanders Black Loving mother and grandmother KINGS MOUNTAIN Vera Sanders Black, age 98, resident of 107 Monta V i s t a Drive, K i n g s Mountain, NC passed away on December 25, 2014 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. She was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late Barbara Fitch Former employee Clevemont KINGS MOUNTAIN - Barbara Fitch, age 77, resident of K i n g s Mountain, NC passed away December 26, 2014 at Kings Mountain Hospital. She was born in Cleveland Margaret Norman Smith Former Grover resident KINGS MOUNTAIN Margaret Norman Smith, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2014. Formerly of Grover, NC but currently residing in Kings Mountain, Mrs. Smith was born on January 27, 1922 in the Antioch Community near Grover, NC to the late Jimmy Robert and Julia Morris Norman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Travis C. Smith, a well reMelba Costner Ware Member Oak Grove Baptist -KINGS MOUNTAIN - Melba Costner Ware, 87, resident of Kings Mountain, NC passed away on December 29, 2014 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain. She was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late Thomas Evans Costner and Mary Etta Sellers Costner. She was also preceded in Phyllis Ware Austin KINGS MOUNTAIN - Phyllis Ware Austin, 80, resident of 601 W. Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC, died December 23, 2014 at Mercy Hospital, Charlotte, NC. The funeral service was held Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014 at 3 p.m. at Kings Mountain Baptist Church with Dr. Robert Eng and Rev. Tim Whitesides officiating. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery.
Richard Foster, Sr. BOILING SPRINGS Richard Lane Foster, Sr., 63, of 120 College Farm Road, passed away Friday, December 26, 2014 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Cleveland County he was born June 5, 1951, son of the late Bub and Hazel Campbell Foster. Funeral service were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Internment is at Cleveland Memorial Park.
William Arthur Sanders and Carrie Moss Sanders. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wilburn “Bill” Ware Black and 4 sisters and 5 brothers. Mrs. Black was formerly employed with Mauney Mills and retired from Parkdale Mills, Kings Mtn. NC. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who enjoyed crocheting, cooking, dancing, and having a good time. She was affectionately known to everyone as “Granny.” Survivors include her son Jerry Black, Kings Mtn. NC;
2 Grandchildren: Michael Black and wife Holly, Kings Mtn. NC; Jamie Black and wife Brenda, Kings Mtn. NC; 6 Great Grandchildren: Buddy Black and wife Lindsey, Belwood, NC; Tyler Black, Kings Mtn. NC; Heather Black, Kings Mtn. NC; Austin Black, Kings Mtn. NC; Miles Galloway, Raleigh, NC; Ben Galloway and wife Lesley, Kings Mtn. NC; 2 Great Great Grandchildren: Tytonn and Bentlee. A funeral service was held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Mike Cham-
bers officiating. Visitation was from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. A guest register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, N.C.
Co. NC to the late Sinclair Bridges and Myrtle Carroll Bridges. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Fitch; great granddaughter, Katelyn Bailey; 3 brothers, and 1 sister. Mrs. Fitch was former employee of Clevemont Mills. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Samuel “Sam” Fitch, Kings Mtn. NC; sons Chris Fitch and wife Teresa, Kings Mtn. NC; David
Fitch, Blacksburg, SC; Sister: Ann McMillian and husband Spurgeon and their son, Jim, Laurenburg, NC; 3 grandchildren: Brittany Bell, Kelly Wright, and Tonya Bailey; 3 great grandchildren: Landon Bell, Karmen Bailey, and Carson Bailey. A graveside service is set for 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at Mountain Rest Cemetery, with Dr. Steve Taylor officiating. Family will speak to friends immediately following the service
in the cemetery. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive Shelby, NC 28150. A guest register is available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, N.C.
spected General Contractor. She was the only sibling of her family still living, preceded in death by each of her brothers and sisters: Max Norman, Roy Norman, Summie Norman, Lester Norman, James Norman, Mary Reed Norman Conner, Pauline Norman Watterson, and Ruby Norman Huskey. Surviving are her son, Jerry Smith and wife Janet, Las Cruces, NM; daughter Janet Smith Hayes and husband, Ted Hayes of Kings Mountain; grandchildren: Travis Patterson, Mollie Patterson Green and hus-
band, Brian, all of Kings Mountain; great-grandchildren: Lexie and Maggie Green (Maggie being named for her beloved ‘Grandmama’) and Matthew Smith, San Jose, CA; step grandchild and step-great grandchildren: Heather Hayes Clucus and husband, Matt, Zack Hayes and Chloe Hayes, all of Kings Mountain. The family greeted guests following the graveside service at Clingman’s Memorial Gardens, Blacksburg, South Carolina and also received friends and family at the home located
at 102 Chadwick Drive, Kings Mountain, North Carolina Dr. Steve Taylor officiated the service. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
death by her husband of 63 years, Walter Ware; and daughter, Donna Ware. Mrs. Ware was retired from Cleveland County Schools and an active member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class. She was a loving mother who loved her family and raised her family in a loving Christian home. She was a wonderful southern cook and loved sewing, gardening, and traveling. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of White Oak Manor and her roommate, Janette Lail.
Surviving are her daughters: Kathy Ware Greene of Shelby and Amy Ware Pearson and husband, Tim, of Kings Mountain; her brother, Dean Costner of Kings Mountain and three grandchildren: Joe Hamrick, Kyle Hamrick and Lacey Pearson. The funeral service will be conducted Friday, January 2, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Ronell Owensby will officiate the service and interment will be in the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, January 2,
2015 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 or Oak Grove Baptist Church, 1022 Oak Grove Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN - RosaLee Patterson Bell, age 95, resident of Kings Mountain, NC went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2014 at Kings Mountain Hospital. A funeral service was held 11 a.m. Monday at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Monday, December 29, with Rev. Rev. Ronell Owensby officiating. Visitation was from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Interment is at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina.
KINGS MOUNTAIN Minnie Bentley Williams, age 89 resident of White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain, NC, passed away December 24, 2014 at White Oak Manor. A funeral service was held 2 p.m. Monday at Bethlehem Baptist Church, with Dr. Steve Taylor officiating. Visitation was from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, December 29, prior to the service in the CAC of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Interment is at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain.
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Lemuel Lloyd “Lefty” Terry, age 65, resident of Kings Mountain, NC, died December 28, 2014 at Caromont Health, Gastonia, NC. A graveside service with full military honors provided by the Marine Corps League Foothills Detachment at Mountain Rest Cemetery on Wednesday, Dec. 31. A time for the service has not been set. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina
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ARRESTS DEC. 24: Ada Yvonne Young, 21, 200 Spruce St., fictitious information to officer, resisting public official and no operator's license, $10,000 bond, secured. DEC. 27: Angelica Geran Mercer, 25, 115 Miranda Lane, damage to personal property, $1,000 bond, secured. DEC. 28: Darell Crocker, 47, 904 Boyce St., resist, delay, obstruct, injury to personal property, $5,000 bond, secured. DEC. 29: Christen Claire Jones, 24, Gaffney, SC, DWI, $10,000 bond, unsecured. CITATIONS DEC. 10: Brittany Ratchford, 25, Greensboro, fictitious tag, expired tag. DEC. 19: Holli Watkins, 35, Bessemer City, resist, delay, obstruct. DEC. 19: Anthony McDowell, Jr, 25, Shelby, revoked license. DEC. 19: Anthony Ross, 31, Gastonia, no electronic inspection, revoked license. DEC. 19: Amanda Leigh Velazquez, 35, 133 McGinnis St., expired tag. DEC. 19: James Candice Hunter, 47, 401 Waco Road, expired tag. DEC. 20: Franklin Eaves, 52, Lavonia, GA, speeding. DEC. 20: Kyle Conroy, 21, Concord, speeding. DEC. 20: Sherika Bryant, 35, Charlotte, revoked tag. DEC. 21: Landon Benton, 33, Shelby, revoked license. DEC. 21: Sean Quinn, 35, 200 N. Goforth St., revoked tag. DEC. 21: Lindsey Steele, 25, Dallas, expired tag. DEC. 23: Crystal Hampton, 32, 1719 Kings Row, Apt. 202, stop sign violation. DEC. 26: Kenneth Williams, 32, Rex, GA, speeding. DEC. 27: Chad Carpenter, 44, Bessemer City, no electronic inspection. DEC. 27: Cleopatra Johnson, 27, 410 Gold Creek Trail, Apt. 204, no
electronic inspection. DEC. 27: John Lutz, 52, Nashville, TN, speeding. DEC. 28: Levi Brooks, 28, Charlotte, no electronic inspection. DEC. 28: Travis Chambers, 27, Shelby, no operator's license. DEC. 28: Cody Stewart, 18, 1527 N. Piedmont Ave., expired tag, no electronic inspection. INCIDENTS DEC. 22:A resident of Gastonia reported a break-in of his vehicle on E. King Street and theft of $600 worth of Craftsman tools. DEC. 22: A resident of Mountain Springs Court reported that the driver side window of his car was damaged. DEC. 22: A resident of E. Gold Street reported theft of a Dirt bike and chain saw from a storage building. DEC. 23: Walmart 7146, 1011 Shelby Road, reported larceny of beauty aides. DEC. 23: A resident of Cleveland Ridge Court reported that the paint was scratched on her 2008 Toyota. DEC , 27: A resident of West Gold Street reported damage to his 2002 Deville Cadillac. DEC. 27: A resident of E. Ridge Street reported that her dog was attacked and damage to pool floats, pool cover, mop and bucket. WRECKS DEC. 25: Officer H.W. Carpenter said that a 1996 Chevrolet operated by Jovan Wideman of Bessemer City and a 2001 Chevrolet operated by Carol Crockett, 408 E. Ridge St., hit on N. Cansler Street as Wideman was turning left onto Waco Road. Property damage was estimated at $6,000. DEC. 27: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Joshua Raby ofGastonia, operating a 2013 Hyundai, was driving south on Sims Street and hit the curb and a utility pole. Property damage was estimated at $5,000 to the vehicle and $2500 to the utility pole.
Pioneering Women “Pioneering Women of Cleveland County” is a new exhibit to be featured Feb. 7-May 23, 2015 by the Kings Mountain Historical Museum. Adria L. Focht, Museum director, says the exhibit will celebrate women’s history in Cleveland County and the surrounding region from the Revolutionary War to the present day. The exhibit focuses a spotlight on the women whose courageous acts helped to turn the tide
of the revolution, as well as on our “founding mothers” - the women who helped establish and maintain our area’s infrastructure, industries, hospitals, schools, churches and civic organizations. The display will also showcase local women who were ground breakers and leaders in their professions and reflect on how our local history fits into the broader narrative of women’s history throughout the nation.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN - Dianne Ellis, 79, resident of Gastonia, died December 30, 2014 at White Oak
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North Elementary named ‘Distinguished School’
PLAQUE TO CITY – Stella Putnam presents the mayor and council a plaque on behalf of the Kings Mountain Crisis Center. Accepting is Mayor Rick Murphrey. At right is Eddie Gray, a member of the Crisis Ministry board. Photos by ELLIS NOELL
HONORED FOR SERVICE – Diane Whetstine, 10 year employee with the city gas department, is presented a plaque from Mayor Rick Murphrey.
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North Elementary was recognized Thursday as a National Title I Distinguished School for holding students to high standards, demonstrating exemplary effectiveness, and for making significant improvements in the “Closing the Achievement Gap” category. North and Bethware joined three other elementary schools in the Cleveland County Schools system in being recognized as Title I Reward Schools for the 2014-2015 year. To be eligible for “rewards school” status, a school must be among the highest 10 percent of all Title I schools in one of two categories. North, for its part, placed in the top 10 percent for both categories. • Highest-performing school – A school that has the highest absolute perfomance over a number of
years for the “all students” group and for all subgroups on statewide assessments. • High-progress school – a school making the most progress in improving the performance of the “all students” group over a number of years on the statewide assessments. A N.C. Department of Instruction representative joined Cleveland County Board of Education members and superintendent Dr. Stephen Fisher in congratulating North principal Amy Moss and her staff in a short ceremony that included video-taped accolades from Gov. Pat McCrory. Boiling Springs, Jefferson and Springmore elementary schools, along with Bethware and North, were among just 78 in the state to be recognized as Title I Rewards Schools.
“We are excited about the progress we have made and eager to continue our work,” said Moss. “Our students and teachers work hard and our community supports us each and every day.” Title I is the largest single federal funding source for K-12 education. About half of N.C.’s traditional and charter public schools are Title I schools and all 115 of the state’s school districts receive federal Title I funding. Title I grants provide supplemental funds to districts that have high concentrations of students from low-income families to help ensure that all students succeed academically. Schools with at least 40 percent of students from low-income families are eligible to use Title I funds for schoolwide programs that serve all children in the school.
Kings Mountain Rotarians closed out 2014 with a Christmas meeting. Pre-luncheon music was provided by Steve Padgett on the piano. Reg Alexander conducted a drawing contest and awarded prizes to one winner at each table. The members were treated to his solo written for Joseph during the time of Jesus’ birth. Judges chose Bianca Muller’s entry as grand prize winner, and the meeting closed with carols around the piano accompanied by Padgett.
The City of Kings Mountain will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 in observance of the New Year Holiday. Garbage service for the week will be as follows: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday garbage will be on the regular schedule. Thursday garbage will be picked up on Friday, Jan. 2. Recycling service will be changed as follows: routes 1, 2, and 3 will be on their regular schedule of Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and routes 4 and 5 will be picked up on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015.
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Southern Arts Society The Southern Arts Society meets every first Tuesday of the month at the KM Art Center (Old Depot), 301 N. Piedmont Ave. Social time is at 6:30 p.m. and the program is at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome.
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Looking back on 2014 and ahead to 2015 As the strains of “Auld Lang Syne,’’ harbinger of a brand new year,” ring out Wednesday at midnight Lib Stewart Kings Mountain Managing Editor area citizens can look back over a year that was generally good. No, everybody didn’t get what they wanted from Santa Claus but most of us got more than we needed. Old Year 2014 brought many successes for Kings Mountain people and for city projects, which are ongoing into the next several years. We lost to death many, good neighbors and friends and we celebrated birthdays - notably 100 year old Louise Hambright Roberts on Dec. 14 at Kings Mountain Baptist Church and on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church the 100th birthday of Maude McCarter. Kings Mountain people were generous, as always, in giving to the less fortunate at Christmas
and in sharing and volunteering to help others. Are you making New Year’s resolutions? The most popular one on a list of 10 is “lose weight.” Next would be“quit smoking.”Both would be tough ones, particularly if you had smoked all your life. I learned about not smoking at an early age. With three brothers and one sister growing up on a farm, there was always a b rother who thought he could grow rabbit tobacco in the back yard. Were we ever sick? I vowed if I got over that I would never touch a cigarette. I kept that resolution. The New Year is a time to reflect on the changes we want or need to make. Here is a list of popular resolutions this year: volunteer to help others ( Kings Mountain people already do this in a fine way); get a better education; get a better job; save money; get fit; eat healthy foods; manage stress; manage debt; take a trip; reduce, reuse, recycle. “Auld Lang Syne” was written by Robert Burns in the 1700s as
a holiday song. Guy Lombardo is credited with popularizing the song when his band used it during a live performance at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City in 1929. By coincidence, they played the song just after the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve and a New Year’s tradition was born. The title of the Scottish tune translates to times gone by and is about remembering friends from the past and not letting them be forgotten, The song has more than the one short chorus o ften sung at New Year’s Eve parties. So as you surround yourselves with friend and kin, sing on: “Should old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? Should old acquaintance be forgot and Auld Lang Syne? For Auld Lang Syne my dear, for Auld Lang Syne. We’ll take a cup of kindness yet for Auld Lang Syne. And surely you’ll buy your pint cup and I’ll buy mine and we’ll take a cup o kindness yet for Auld Lang Syne.” Happy New Year and thank you to readers and friends of The Herald over many years.
Letters to the Editor The Dodd –Frank bill was passed following the financial collapse in 2008. Its purpose is to control risks among the large investment banks like City, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, etc. It is intended to reduce the risk of taxpayers ever again having to bail out the big banks. George Bush was in office during the 2008 financial collapse and it brought down the Republican Party and no doubt helped to elect Obama. The banks have fought this bill since its inception and were able to get the Republicans to slip in a provision to weaken the bill into the latest Omnibus spending bill. Obama could have and many in his party argued he should have, vetoed the bill but that would have shut down the government and pushed the spending legislation out until next year when Republicans have control of Congress. Obama will be credited if there is a short- term economic benefit and The Republican Party has set itself for another fall if they are in power when
the banks again go to far. Glass-Stegall passed in 1933, prevented with the exception of the S&L crisis, any major banking meltdown until 2008. In 1999 GrammLeach-Bliley was passed which allowed the commingling of mortgage, investment banking, and banking. In less than 10 years we had the financial collapse of 2008 triggered by risky derivatives linked to mortgages that tanked the global economy. Here we go again with efforts to weaken controls on the greed-driven banks. Who knows how long before the next meltdown or if Republicans will occupy the Whitehouse but more importantly the American people and the world will once again pay the price. There is nothing free-market about 3-4 banks having the fate of the global economy in their greedy little paws. David Turman Hickory
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2015 - Deciding Between Good and Best for the year ahead 2015 will be o v e r almost quicker t h a n y o u can say Glenn Mollette H a p p y Guest Editorial N e w Year! Just look how fast 2014 sped by us all. Time rarely feels as if it’s standing still unless we are waiting on something to happen. Time only drags when we need something to happen like a cure for a disease, a job to open or a relative to come home from the Middle East. When time drags we make the mistake of wishing it away. We only have a little bit of time. We all have the same in a day, a week or a year. Every year that we live we are extended the same number of days and minutes. We do all kinds of things with time. We waste time, kill time, try to make up time, lose track of time or don’t pay attention to time. Regardless of how we treat time it’s only doing one thing moving swiftly through the hourglass one grain or second at a time. I’m thankful for time. I’m grateful for time with my wife and each family member. I’m grateful for this moment to sit here and peck a few words out on my keyboard. I suppose one of my problems is how do I fit all I want to do into my time. I guess I enjoy doing too much. If I only enjoyed doing one or two things then my time spent might be a little easier. Each day and moment I would simply devote my full attention to one particular aspect of life. Actually, that might not be a bad idea. But could I really do it? Could I devote 24 hours a day to my family? I could, but they really don’t want me in their hair
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24/7. I could devote 24 hours a day to prayer and reading the Bible or reading other good books. But then, I don’t want to be an isolated religious person who never enjoys this incredible world or people. I could devote 24 hours a day to the school I serve and do a lot of the work that many others do. However, institutions are stronger and better when the work is spread around to others. I could spend more time simply writing books, visiting family and friends and pursuing other hobbies I enjoy. Some how we have to determine what is best. I heard about this farmer who hired a man to sort potatoes. The man’s job was to put the bad potatoes in one pile, the good potatoes in another pile and the best potatoes in another pile. The man agreed to the job. At the end of the day the farmer came to see how his new employee was doing and he had not done anything. He was simply standing looking back and forth at two potatoes. The farmer bewildered asked? “Why haven’t you done what I asked you to do?” The hired man responded, “I just can’t decide between the good and the best potatoes.” Our dilemma in 2015 may not be in deciding between good and bad but between good and best. There are a lot of good things we can do with our time in 2015. Using our time to do the best things may be our toughest decision. Dr. Glenn Mollette is a syndicated American columnist and author. He is read in all 50 states. The views expressed are those of the author and are not necessarily representative of any other group, organization or this publication.
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■ MEDITATION Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea Josh Tucker Pastor was no more. St. Matthew’s And I saw the Lutheran Church holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will
wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.” And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Then he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. (Revelation 21: 1-6a) Grace to you and peace in the name of the one who makes all things new, God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. This week, as we will see the calendar year turn once again, I pray that you may experience the
newness of God’s love and his blessings in 2015. I wish a very Happy New Year to you and your family. In this passage from Revelation the author, who scholars believe to be John, writes of the visions, or the revelation, that the Lord provides him. In this passage John sees something new forming – a new heaven and a new earth. The old forms were now no more and the Lord was forming something new. The Lord shares in this vision that he is making all things new. So it is with the coming of the new year – a chance for us to be a part of making things new. As we celebrate the coming of 2015, we can see the passing of the previous year and look forward to the formation of something new: a new
year. A new year – a time where we can start over; a time when we can reset our lives; a time when we set goals and aspirations; a time to make all things new. And the great part about this new year is that the Lord is guiding and directing us in this time where we make things new. In fact, he is making things new for us. He is present in our lives, leading us and calling us to new and exciting things this new year. I pray that you can see God’s presence, his guidance and direction in your life this new year. I pray that you may have a strong sense of the ways in which he is calling you to serve this new year. And, I pray that you feel his love for you this year. May God bless you and keep you in 2015.
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New Year's celebration People's Baptist Church will hold a New Year's Eve celebration Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 10 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
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Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406
New Life Family Worship Center 428 Oak Grove Road 704-739-9371
Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075
New Way Missionary Baptist Church 105 Waco Road 704-724-0414
Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Avenue 704-739-6811
Oak Grove Baptist Church 1022 Oak Grove Road 704-739-4833
Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Road 704-739-6711 Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354
Oak View Baptist Church 1517 York Road 704-739-7831 Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852
Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160
Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826
Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516
Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398
Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354
Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue
New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507 New Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606 New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128
Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070 Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580
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Bethlehem Baptist Church Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216 Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920 St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256 Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007 Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716 The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street
True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764 Unity AME Zion Church 948 Unity Church Road 704-228-0328 Vestibule AME Zion Church 2175 Vestibule Church Road 704-739-7961 Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive GASTONIA Bethesda United Methodist Church 3714 S. New Hope Rd
GROVER Bethany Baptist Church 423 Cleveland Avenue 704-937-3010 Carolina Praise and Worship Center 201 N. Main Street 704-937-7541 First Apostolic Church of Blacksburg 205 E. Cherokee St. Blacksburg, SC704-9377390864-839-1873 WACO New Testament Missionary Baptist Church
Grace Community Advent Christian Church 206 West 3rd Avenue 704-739-9230
Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd.
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The Kings Mountain Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Teams held their banquet on December 15th. The Women’s team who had an overall conference record of (18-1) received their Conference Champions t-shirts. Other awards handed out included: Most Valuable Runner, Collin Foster; Coach’s Award, Jacob Edmondson; Rookie of the Year, Bryson Key for the men’s team. For the women’s team: All Conference: Cassie Morton, Kaitlyn Moss, Mackenzie Smith and Meridith Wyte; Most Valuable Runner: Kaitlyn Moss; Coach’s Award: Zoe Barnette and Rookie of the Year: Meridith Wyte. Pictured front left to right: Zoe Barnette, Cassie Morton, MacKenzie Smith, Bryson Key, Kaitlyn Moss, Meredith Wyte and Gabe Lankford. Back, left to right: Matthew Burris, Collin Foster, Evey Morris, Caroline Foster, Montanna Smith, Kassidy Hamrick, Virginia Dellinger, Carmen Henwood, Brooke Patterson, Amanda Mullen, Emily Crouse, Eric Carpenter and Jessica Lovell. Not pictured: Jordan Moore, Jacob Edmondson, Marcus McKee, Trevor Rhea, KC Champion, Mariah Roberts and McKay Williamson. Coaches for the team are: Rayvis Key and John Foster.
KM Sports This Week Friday, January 2 4 p.m. – High school basketball, R-S Central at Kings Mountain (JV girls, JV boys, varsity girls, varsity boys). TBA – High school wrestling, Kings Mountain in Rock Hill Tournament (continues Saturday). Tuesday, January 6 4 p.m. – High school
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Beau Kue, seventh grade student/golfer at Kings Mountain Middle School, putts for a birdie on #7 at River Bend Golf Course in last week’s annual Phil Wallace Tournament. Kue shot an 84 to finish in a tie for fourth in the 12-13 year-old division. Over 60 golfers from North and South Carolina participated in the event.
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Many hunters right now have moved from the tree stand to the duck blind. The mornings of solitude GARY MILLER and scent elimination have been replaced with the 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 that 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 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 and that they love being alone with God at those times and in those places. Many however, have replaced church attendance 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 that you only prefer being by yourself. 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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Year: In Review: 2014 From Page 1 Nick Hendricks said that numerous options have included design or one option city leaders looked at was the city building its own generation plant to serve Kings Mountain's needs. NTE Energy announced recently it has completed the financing of $1.1 billion dollars to build the Kings Mountain plant and also a plant in Texas and a plant in Ohio. “This will be one of the cleanest and most efficient sources of capacity and energy in the Carolinas,'' said the mayor. Hendricks said rate stabilization was a huge factor in city leaders looking for more options to serve the needs of electric customers. 3. Shoppers delight The announcement came a year ago. By April, the old Winn-Dixie building lay demolished, and with it a tax preparation business and an Asian buffet. What followed was a summer of construction, noise and mud as hundreds of workers and thousands of machines small and large toiled to build a Neighborhood WalMart. More than 90 workers were hired and bargain-hunters looked forward to cutting out trips to Gastonia and Shelby. It was all a build-up to one of the most anticipated ribbon-cuttings the town has seen in years. With temperatures hovering near the freezing point on a cold December morning, Mayor Rick Murphrey joined other city and county leaders in welcoming the retail goliath to town. “It keeps prices competitive – it’s good for the consumer,” Murphrey said. “It’s also bringing a lot of jobs to the community.” In the moments following the grand opening, folks took to the aisles, with some just taking what amounted to a tour of the new 41,000 square foot space while others filled up their carts with foodstuffs and household items. 4. Big drama In October, the town was witness to a violent clash. Blood was shed and former loyalties shattered as passions about government, freedom, taxes and democracy came to a boil. All the action, of course, was on stage at the Kings Mountain Little Theatre as the Bob Inman play “Liberty Mountain: A Revolutionary Drama” made its world premier on Railroad Ave., fittingly in a location less than 10 miles from the actual site of the 1780 Battle of Kings Mountain. Not only did the show enjoy a robust two-week run, but the KMLT and the play’s director Caleb Sigmon ginned up enough energy and regional attention to give the production the momentum it needed to secure some dates for the
summer of 2015. The plan is to put the play on every year and draw crowds from as far away as Asheville, Winston-Salem and Columbia, S.C. “Liberty Mountain's” big opening in early October was kicked off with an elaborate black-tie gala, where cast members members with theater patrons. Symbolically, the gala grounds were “guarded” by British troops before the curtains opened. At the conclusion of the taut period drama, members of the rebel militia forces had stepped for security, bearing the colors and the allegiances of a new nation. 5. Favorite son Kings Mountain’s own Tim Moore carved out a bigger place for himself in the world of politics in 2014. Fellow Republicans in November elected the 6-term N . C . H o u s e member to be speaker Tim Moore of the state house, putting the Kings Mountain attorney in line to be one of the three most powerful leaders in North Carolina. He succeeded Thom Tillis, who won a seat in the U.S. Senate at polls a few weeks earlier. Moore was one of six lawmakers, including three in the Charlotte area, running for the job. Though the full House will elect a speaker in January, the GOP choice is the heavy favorite in a body where the party continues to have a strong majority. Along with Gov. Pat McCrory and Senate leader Phil Berger, both Republicans, Moore would automatically become one of the state’s most powerful elected officials. “The Republican caucus is united and ready to continue leading,” said Moore, whose father, Rick, is a member of the Kings Mountain City Council. “We are ready to move forward.” 6. Water line replacements The city borrowed $34M from the state revolving fund for water infrastructure that included major water line rehabilitation which cost $5,243,500. When is it going to be finished and when do those markers come down? This was the traditional question for several months as citizens braced for detours and breathed a sign of relief in December when the work was completed and city crews completed paving ( at city cost) some of the streets involved in the major rehab work. “Nice,” said motorists driving the newly paved streets. “Those old cast iron pipes have been in the ground 80-90 years,'' the mayor responded to residents asking about the new,
Store manager Sue Jones addresses the crowd at Walmart Grand Opening. blue PVC pipes that were visible along King Street and other sites. The project, under budget by $800,000, allowed the city to add Ridge Street from N. Battleground Avenue to Oriental Avenue. The Ridge Street portion of the project is expected to be completed in early January 2015. By end of next year city officials promise residents will enjoy major water and sewer infrastructure improvements. Among them: water plant expansion and rehabilitation at cost of $12, 483,330 and a new 36 inch water line to town from Moss Lake at cost of $16,162,670. Construction contracts are expected to be awarded in April 2015. 7. New school leader Dr. Steven Fisher spent years as an algebra and geometry teacher at Kings Mountain High School, the high school he a t - Steven Fisher tended as a youngster. He followed that with stints as assistant principal and principal at Kings Mountain Middle School. Later, he joined the Cleveland County Schools district office in Shelby as director of administrative services, a role that saw him also served as interim principal at Crest High during the spring semester in 2011. By the summer of 2014, the popular teacher turned successful administrator was the prevailing choice by school board members to replace the outgoing Dr. Bruce Boyles as the county’s top education leader. A graduate of Appalachian State University, Dr. Fisher earned a master’s degree from Gardner-Webb University and a doctorate from ASU. “I see my relationship with the Board getting stronger and really enjoy partnering with our Board
to support our schools, students and community,” Fisher said upon being named the new superintendent in June. 8. County commissioners, sheriff re-elected Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman and incumbent county commissioners Jason Falls and Eddie Holbrook were re-elected as voters went to the polls Nov. 4. All three candidates in the three-man race for county commission had strong ties to the community. Willie McIntosh, Democratic candidate, placed third behind Republican chairman of the board Jason Falls and Democrat Vice-chairman Eddie Holbrook. Republican Robert Morgan, owner and operator of what he calls a non-traditional funeral service, won the coroner's race in a contest with Democrat Tott Griffin. 9. A two-title county
nent jobs with cost savings projected at 29%. The $33 million plus water and se wer infrastructure upgrade got underway and waterline replacements were completed in December. Construction began on the $1.2 million Senior Center expansion and also a new 100% handicap accessible children's playground at the Mayor Rick Murphrey Children's Park on Cleveland Avenue. Video cameras were installed for security and safety at the children's park,
Patriots Park and at all electrical substations. Fiber optics and Smart Meters were installed and fully implemented in 2014. Fiber connects city buildings. Smart Meters, installed at no cost to citizens to gas, water, sewer and electric customers, could result in huge savings each month as well as give the customer the opportunity to check his own usage at any time during the month via computer. “We are taking care of public drainage problems with our stormwater program mandated by federal and state laws,'' said Sellers. She said the city has enjoyed
a perfect audit for the 16th year and A-1 credit rating while its general fund is 24% of last year expenditures. The city's crime rate is the lowest in 20 years. Mauney Memorial Library has been n ominated to the National Register of Historical Places. “Our department heads are visionaries and are continually bringing new ideas which are savings to our customers and cost saving to the city,'' said Sellers, adding, “the success of any great project is the team of people who are helping to build that project.”
10. Brrrr!! It was a winter to remember in Kings Mountain in 2014. Especially that one snow-blind week in Janu-
ary that left streets clogged, businesses abandoned, schools closed and nerves frayed. Of course, this community wasn’t alone. Much of the Southeast was blasted with snow and sustained freezing temperatures as residents were forced to hunker down in (hopefully) warm homes. The storm’s big entrance on Tuesday afternoon sprayed more than seven stubborn inches on area roads, yards and rooftops. It was biggest weather calamity to smack into Cleveland County since a January 1999 ice storm that spread a dangerous sheet of ice over roads, power lines and homes. Cleveland County Government offices, including the Courthouse, were shuttered for parts of the week after a county-wide state of emergency was declared. Gov. Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency for the entire state just as the winter was beginning to dump heavy snow on the area.
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Music studio opening in KM DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
A Kings Mountain native with a lifelong love of music is taking his interest and his ambition to a new level and opening a recording studio and teaching facility in his hometown. Jeremy Roberts, who recently signed a record deal to make his second album in R&B/pop genre, has already lined up a vocals coach and a keyboardist to give lessons out of his new studio, which will open on Mountain St. in February. The 28-year-old has been busy building an audience through the music web site ReverbNation, where he ranks as the fan favorite for rhythm and blues among N.C. listeners. He also hosts a YouTube channel (Jaysmooth61), where he frequently releases new riffs and songs, and a Facebook page (Prince Jay). Roberts’ newest EP, which is called “Freshman Class” is scheduled to hit the market Friday will be available on shelves at local
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Wal-Marts and Targets. It will also be available for purchase on iTunes. The release of “Freshman Class” will kick off a regional tour for his band that will have them travelling through Florida, the Carolinas, Georgia and Virginia where they’ll entertain large and small crowds at coffee houses, clubs, lounges, bars and a few high school auditoriums. Roberts says Jerome Roberts’ new EP is scheduled for a Friday release. The young the choice of tourmusician plans to open a studio downtown in February. cities was largely single “Hands Up” in 2010. just record music by his influenced by where ReverbNation indicated the “Music is not only my pas- band. He also hopes to use the space to teach music. biggest groups of fans for sion it is my way of life”. “Freshman Class” is He intends to give vohis style of music. being accompanied with a cals lessons along with “It’s a really great techJan. 2 release party Zoe’s vocals coach Brenda nology,” he said. “It allows Coffee House in Gastonia Young, while fellow bandmusicians to target their auNC. members James Bryce and dience very smartly.” Robert envisions his Jerrel Elliot will give keyRoberts produced a studio in Kings Mountain board and drum lessons, self-titled demo, “J.R.”, as more than a place to respectively. which included the popular
Mountain had a discharge of untreated wastewater on December 22, 2014 of an estimated amount of 1,100 gallons at Range Road. The untreated wastewater was discharged into Beason Creek in the Broad River Basin. The Division of Water Resources was notified of the event on December 22, 2014 and is reviewing the matter. For more information contact the City of Kings Mountain at 704-7344531.
Candy recall Zachary Confections, Inc. announces recall of Market Pantry (Target) Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds Frankfort -based Zachary Confections, Inc. announced a nationwide voluntary recall of one lot of Market Pantry Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds, sold exclusively at Target Stores, because they include peanuts which are not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. No allergic reactions or illnesses have been
reported to Zachary to date. Included in the recall are: Market Pantry Brand Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds, 9 oz., UPC 085239555644. The recalled lot code is: R4112D. Best Before Date: 7/4/2015 The lot code and Best Before Date are on the back of the package below the Nutrition Facts box and above and to the right of the UPC Code. Consumers with additional questions on the recall may contact Zachary Confections Customer Service at (765) 654-2510 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm EST.
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Library to offer digital music from their website Mauney Memorial Library has joined Library Ideas network of Public Library websites that offer access to over 7 million songs, including Sony Music Entertainment’s catalogue of legendary artists. The Freegal Music Service will allow the library to increase the size and diversity of its collection by offering access to over 28,000 music labels from 101 different countries. Under the terms of the agreement, registered cardholders of the Mauney Memorial Library can download a select number of Freegal Music MP3 files each week at no direct cost to library cardholders via mauneylibrary.org. The library will underwrite the purchase of the music. The Freegal Music Service also has popular music videos for download. Over 5,000 libraries around the world subscribe to the Freegal Music Service. The Freegal Music Service has free mobile apps for registered cardholders of subscribing libraries. The Freegal Music apps are available in the Apple® App Store and Google Play®. “We are very excited to offer a service like this that delivers great music, compatibility with lots of devices and simplicity of use. We think this will be incredibly popular with our patrons and will help the library in marketing all its services to the community,” said Sharon Stack, Library Director. “Freegal Music has become the most popular way for library users to access music and we are excited to
be welcoming Mauney Memorial Library,” said Brian Downing, CEO of Library Ideas. “We believe this is a strong move for the library’s digital strategy.” Library Ideas, LLC is a global leader in providing digital content to all kinds of libraries, and is located in Vienna, Virginia. The Company offers music, movie, eBook and language learning solutions to libraries as part of its developing product suite. Library Ideas was named “One of the Top 100 Companies in the Digital Content Industry for 201112” by EContent Magazine. About Sony Music Entertainment Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a current roster that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars. The company boasts a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. It is home to premier record labels representing music from every genre, including Arista Nashville, Beach Street Records, BNA Records, Columbia Nashville, Columbia Records, Day 1, Epic Records, Essential Records, Flicker Records, Kemosabe Records, LaFace Records, Legacy Recordings, MASTERWORKS, Polo Grounds, RCA Records, RCA Nashville, Reunion Records, Roc Nation, Sony Classical, Sony Music Latin, Star Time International, Syco Music, Verity Gospel Music Group, and Volcano Entertainment. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America.
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Ed. note – The recipes in today’s cooking column come from “Presbyterian Delights,’’ a cookbook published by Shelby Presbyterian Church.
SLOPPY JOES Patty Monroe 2 lbs. Ground beef ½ cup chopped onion 2 8 oz. Cans tomato sauce 1 cup chili sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper Brown meat and onion. Drain. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 15-20 minutes. EASY CHINESE PORK CHOPS Betty Bowling 1 box wild rice mix, long grain 1 can Chinese vegetables 1 can cream of mushroom soup pork chops soy sauce In buttered casserole, mix rice with water according to package directions. Mix together vegetables with soup’ pour over rice mixture. Top with pork chops, one inch thick, and a little soy sauce. Cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 ½ hours. If pork chops are thinner, shorten baking time. CHICKEN IN A BAG Stuart Schweppe chicken pieces onion salt garlic salt celery salt paprika Sprinkle desired chicken pieces with the spices and place in brown paper grocery bag, folding edges to seal. Place bag with chicken on cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour. Children adore this.
OYSTER CASSEROLE Kay Price 1 qt. Oysters 4 eggs, beaten 1 1/3 cups milk 1 1/3 sticks butter,melted 2 cups soda crackers,crumbled Line a 9x13 inch casserole with cracker crumbs; add oysters. Mix milk, eggs, and 1 cup butter; pour over oysters. Top with crumbs and 1/3 cup melted butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. DIRTY RICE Joy Cushman 1 ½ cups raw rice 1 can beef broth soup 1 can onion soup 1 stick margarine Melt margarine Pour into 2 quart casserole; add soups and rice. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 1 ½ hoursor at 350 for 1 hour or until rice is tender. PECAN PIE Peggy Bridges ½ stick margarine 1 cup sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 2 eggs 1 cup pecans 1 deep dish pie shell Combine all ingredients and pour into shell. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes.
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Wednesday, December 31, 2014 KINGS MOUNTAIN CITY COUNCIL - meets last Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Kings Mountain City Hall, 101 W. Gold St. CLEVELAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. in the commissioners’ chambers, second floor, County Administration Building, 311 E. Marion St., Shelby. CLEVELAND COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS meets the second Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. in the Board Room of the Board of Elections, 215 Patton Drive, Shelby.
CLUB MEETINGS AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY meets the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 155, E. Gold Street. AMERICAN LEGION POST 155 meets second Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Post on East Gold Street in Kings Mountain. DOUGH MAKERS INVESTMENT CLUB – The Dough Makers Investment Club (for women) usually meets every third Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Edward Jones Office at 307 B East King Street. For information, please contact the Edward Jones Office at 704-739-0997 or Mikie Smith, President, 704-739-4554. KINGS MOUNTAIN ROTARY CLUB - Meets every Thursday, noon, at the Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King St. SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY – Meets every first Tuesday of the month at the KM Art Center (Old Depot), 301 N. Piedmont Ave. Social time is at 6:30 p.m. and the program is at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome. KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMAN’S CLUB – Meets the 4th Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club, E. Mountain St. EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMAN’S CLUB– Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club, E. Mountain St. MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP – Meets every fourth Thursday of every month at Central United Methodist Church. IN COUNTRY VIETNAM VETERANS breakfast group – Meets the 2nd Monday of every month, 9 a.m., at Mountain View Restaurant in Kings Mountain. Contact Carl Morrow at 704-734-0142 for more information. KM KIWANIS CLUB – Meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for dinner in the Community Room (lower level) at the Mauney Memorial Library, S. Piedmont Ave. KM LIONS CLUB– Meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Linwood Restaurant, 805 Cleveland Ave. THIRD TUESDAY MORNING MEN’S CLUB meets at 9 a.m. at Mountain View Restaurant. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS: Kings Mountain– Christ the King Catholic Church, 714 Stone St., 6:30
p.m., meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Contact: Mary (704) 482-8690. You may also call the Reach Line & Information at (704) 319-1625, or go to www.oa.org. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for membership. The groups are self-supporting. POSITIVE ATTITUDES WALKING CLUB - There is an open invitation to all Kings Mountain ladies to join the Positive Attitudes Walking Club. The club members walk in various downtown areas of Kings Mountain during lunch hours. An inspirational devotion is provided. For more information call 704-472-4403. COLONEL FREDERICK HAMBRIGHT CHAPTER Daughters of the American Revolution meets monthly for programs. Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence is eligible to join the DAR. For more information on membership or attending our meeting, please contact Loretta Cozart at 704-241-2218. SHELBY KIWANIS CLUB meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at noon, Smoke on the Square, 5 E. Marion St., or 2nd Thursday at 5:30 pm. at Dragonfly Wine Market, 101 W Warren St. Call Pres. David Barker 704-472-1286 for information.
PATRICK SENIOR CENTER BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC – Meets the third Wednesday of the month from 10– 11:30 a.m. in the Craft Room, sponsored by Gentiva. BACKPACK PROJECT – Please bring in non-perishable food items for our backpack project. These backpacks go to students who need a little extra food over the weekend. Suggested items are: individual cereal packs (can be eaten without milk), Pop Tarts, individual prepared dinners (mac & cheese, spaghetti, etc.), fruit cups, applesauce, pudding cups, Beanie Weenies, peanut butter, juice boxes, crackers or cookies. FREE COMPUTER CLASSES taught by Pat Bolte are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center. Emphasis is on individual attention. TAI CHI CLASS – Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-3 p.m. in Conference Room I. Andrew Baker is instructor of Tai Chi 4 Health & Balance and a donation of $3 per person is requested. Rotating exercises, health lessons, and surprise extras keep it fresh. All donations will go toward purchase of DVDs for the class. NEW BEGINNER LINE DANCES Beginners Line Dance classes are taught by Archie Cherpak each Wednesday from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Patrick Center. SUPPORT GROUPS AT PATRICK CENTER- First Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. Evening Alzheimer’s Support Group, Neisler Life Enrichment Center, Kings Mountain; first Wednesdays at 10 a.m. depression support group, Patrick Center; second Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. Evening Dementia support group, Life Enrichment Center, Shelby; fourth Tuesdays 6 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group, Life Enrichment Center, Shelby; last
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go! Your guide to local events Mondays at 2 p.m. diabetic support and education, Patrick Senior Center. Senior Center Christmas party is Dec. 12 from 1-3 p.m. BROAD RIVER GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, 1145 County Home Rd., Shelby – archives are open every Tuesday night from 6-8 p.m. and also on the 2nd and 3rd Mondays from noon-4 p.m. and 2nd and 3rd Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Presentations at Neal Senior Center in Shelby continue in, all programs at 3 p.m., and include light refreshments. Meet in the large conference room at Neal Center, Highway 18 North, turn on 100 TR Harris Drive first building on the right after you turn.
HOSPICE The Hospice Store - Located at 323 E. Marion Street beside Dollar General near Uptown Shelby. Please call Angela Jones at 704-751-3530 if you have items to donate or for volunteer opportunities. Store Hours: Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Hospice needs: Styrofoam cups large and small; drinks; hand soap; and kleenex. KINGS MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM Toys, Games & Trains exhibit Nov. 15Jan. 3, 2015, open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This annual exhibit fills the museum with model train displays assembled by the Piedmont “S” Gaugers as well as railroad memorabilia and antique toys and games.
LAST TUESDAY of each month, 5 p.m. “A Company of Readers” Book Club in Community Room. Open to the public. Have fun and make friends at this unique book club, a gathering of different ages and varied tastes. Read the book of your choice and participate by briefly sharing. GASTON COUNTY Adult Nutrition Program - Spend one hour a month delivering a smile and a hot lunch to the home bound elderly. Help is needed in Bessemer City. To volunteer, call 704-862-7676. CHARLOTTE FOLK SOCIETY- second Friday gatherings at 7:30 p.m., family friendly and free at Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Ave., front doors open at 7 p.m., free parking. www.folksociety.org or call 704-563-7080.
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SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY Kings Mountain Arts Center 301 N. Piedmont Ave. Gift Shop features fine art, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry and wearable art. Ongoing – Offering art and pottery classes, and art exhibits by local and regional artists. Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10 am.-4 pm; or by appointment contact 704-739-5585 or 704-739-2056. MAUNEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY Story Time Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. in the Community Room; Play Group Fridays at 10 a.m. in the Community Room; Open Computer Lab 10 a.m. until noon every Monday in the Community Room, no registration required. Classes on Mondays help you get the training, get the interview, get the job. Four modules to meet your needs. Taught by Cleveland Community College instructors. Registration is required. Call or stop by the Library today to reserve your place.
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Report shows deep cost of rejecting Medicaid expansion A new first of-it-kind study compiled by healthcare experts has measured the loss of jobs, business activity, and tax revenue to each North Carolina county for the decision of the North Carolina General Assembly to refuse the expansion of Medicaid. The study, sponsored by the Cone Health Foundation and the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, estimates these specific losses in terms far beyond healthcare with data which shows the refusal to expand Medicaid is a decision that hurts all aspects of the Cleveland County economy. Specifically, the study finds that because of lawmakers/ refusal to expand Medicaid: .227 fewer jobs will be created in Cleveland County in 2016 .$188.4 million less business activity in Cleveland from 2016-2020 .$1.3 million less tax revenue in Cleveland from 20162020 3,237 residents will not have access to affordable
health care through Medicaid “This report provides even more evidence that state lawmakers are throwing away billions of dollars in federal funding by refusing to expand Medicaid,'' said Gerrick Brenner, executive director of Progress North Carolina. “The expansion would benefit everyone in Cleveland County, even people who don't need Medicaid.'' The study also measures the loss of hospital savings for uncompensated care and the loss of community mental health savings. Statewide, the Cone/Reynolds study estimates that the legislature's decision to refuse Medicaid expansion will result in: .North Carolina losing the opportunity to create more than 43,000 jobs in 2020 .North Carolina losing the opportunity to add $21.5 in business activity from 20162020 .North Carolina losing the opportunity to collect an added $160,772.00 in tax revenues from 2016-2020. 478,000 North Carolina residents will be denied
health coverage by 2017 because of the legislature's refusal to expand Medicaid. If North Carolina were to expand Medicaid, the federal government would pick up 100% of the cost in 2016 and about 90% of the cost thereafter. Just in the last month, Republican governors in Tennessee, Wyoming and Utah have stated that Medicaid expansion is a smart economic move for their states. “The General Assembly's refusal to expand Medicaid clearly hurts not just people without health coverage but it hurts all of us who benefit from a local economy with more jobs, more business activity and more tax revenue,'' added Brenner. “In every North Carolina county, the refusal to bexpand Medicaid will continue to cost jobs, dampen tax revenues, and hurt economic growth. Hopefully, our elected leaders, including Gov. Pat McCrory,will read this report and come to a better decision about the wisdom of expansion of this program.”
Pet expert shares tips for identifying food sensitivities Your pet may be experiencing food intolerances without you even realizing it. "It is crucial that pet owners be aware of the warning signs so they can take appropriate measures," says Michele Dixon, a specialist in pet health and nutrition at pet food company Petcurean. Take a look at some of the telltale signs
that your cat or dog may be struggling with food sensitivities and how you can take appropriate precautions. The following symptoms, says Dixon, are typically apparent in cats with food intolerances: * Digestive upset, including vomiting and diarrhea; * Skin irritation;
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Understanding diabetic eye disease Living with diabetes isn't easy. People with diabetes must routinely monitor their blood glucose levels, pay careful attention to what they eat and how much they eat and work to maintain a healthy weight, which is often preceded by taking the steps to necessary to lose weight in a healthy way. But one lesser known potential side effect of diabetes is the impact the disease can have on eyesight. Diabetic eye disease refers to a group of problems some diabetics face as a result of their condition. Each of these problems has the potential to cause significant loss of vision, and some diabetics even go blind. Understanding diabetic eye disease, and diabetic retinopathy in particular, can help men and women with diabetes take the steps necessary to protect their vision before it's too late. Types of diabetic eye disease Diabetic eye disease is a blanket term that refers to various problems that men and women with diabetes may face. • Cataract: Cataracts are often associated with the elderly, and rightfully so, as age is a significant risk factor for cataracts, which are a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. The lens is made of largely water and protein, and as a person ages, that protein may begin to clump together and cloud an area of the lens. But this clouding can develop at an earlier age in people with diabetes. • Diabetic retinopathy: The most common diabetic eye disease, diabetic retinopathy is characterized by damage to the blood vessels in the retina. Blood vessels may swell and leak fluid in some people, while other instances of diabetic retinopathy are characterized by the growth of abnormal new blood vessels on the retina. • Glaucoma: Glaucoma,
which refers to a group of diseases that damage the eye's optic nerve, is another condition most often associated with the elderly. But the National Eye Institute notes that men and women with diabetes are twice as likely to develop glaucoma as an adult without diabetes. Stages of diabetic retinopathy The NEI notes that there are four stages of diabetic retinopathy: 1. Mild nonproliferative retinopathy: The earliest stage of the disease, this stage may be characterized by microaneurysms, which are small areas of swelling in the retina's blood vessels. 2. Moderate nonproliferative retinopathy: This is when blood vessels responsible for nourishing the retina begin to be blocked. 3. Severe nonproliferative retinopathy: During this third stage, the number of blocked blood vessels increases dramatically, depriving several areas of the retina with their blood supply. As a result, these areas send signals to the body to produce new blood vessels for nourishment. 4. Proliferative retinopathy: This is when the sig-
nals sent from areas of the retina trigger the growth of new blood vessels, which are both abnormal and fragile, growing along the surface of the retina and along the surface of the clear gel that fills the inside of the eye. Though these existence of these blood vessels does not cause vision loss, when these fragile vessels leak blood, severe vision loss and blindness can result. Risk factors for diabetic retinopathy People with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are at risk for diabetic retinopathy. According to the NEI, between 40 and 45 percent of Americans with diabetes have some stage of diabetic retinopathy, and the longer a person has diabetes the greater his or her risk for developing the disease becomes. In recognition of that risk, people with diabetes should get comprehensive dilated eye exams at least once per year. Pregnant women with diabetes should get comprehensive dilated eye exams as soon as possible upon learning they are pregnant, as diabetic retinopathy can be a problem for women with diabetes if they become pregnant.
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