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History making at KMPD Allen new face at city hall Kings Mountain Police Department made history last Wednesday.

Lt. Lisa Proctor, the first female lieutenant sworn in 2016, is the first female in Kings Mountain history to be sworn in as Assistant Police Chief.

“Lisa has served in all positions in this department in 25 years with exception of Moss Lake patrolman, said Chief of Police Jerry Tessneer, who succeeded former Chief Melvin Proctor, husband of Lisa Capps Proctor in 2017. Fellow police officers, city staff, family and friends joined in Tessneer’s congratulations after the ceremony.

Straight out of Rookie School in 1991, Lisa started her law enforcement career at Shelby Police Department as a Reserve Officer.

She had graduated top of the class at Isothermal Community college with the high-

OATH-TAKING- Kings Mountain Chief of Police Jerry Tessneer, left, administers the oath of office to Kings Mountain’s first woman Assistant Police Chief Lisa Proctor who has been promoted through the ranks since she joined the KMPD 25 years ago on March 30, 1992.

Photo by LIB STEWART est score of the State Basic Law Enforcement Exam.

In March 1992 she started working full time as a patrol officer at Kings Mountain Police Department and in a couple years was pro-

moted to D. A. R. E. Officer where she taught children in the school system the skills needed to stay away from drugs and gang activity.

After three years she returned See KMPD, Page 7A

Political newcomer David Allen, 52, will be the new face on Kings Mountain City Council when he is sworn-in next month along with re-elected Tommy Hawkins, 73, Ward 3, and Mike Butler, 71, Ward 2.

Allen defeated incumbent Curtis Pressley, 51, for the At-large seat on council by 47 votes. In Kings Mountain Allen received 558 votes and Pressley 503 with five write-ins. In Gaston County Pressley received 48 votes and Allen received 40.

When the votes were totaled two of the three races in Kings Mountain were

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close. In this election no runoffs were possible.

“I am humbled by the support of the voters,’’ said Allen. He added, “On July 13 I walked into the Board of Elections alone and started the journey that brought me to this point.

But nowhere in this cam-

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paign was I alone. I have so many people to thank who encouraged me and voted for me. I also want to thank my opponent Curtis Pressley who ran a good and honorable campaign and for his leadership and service to our city. I am ready See ALLEN, Page 7A

Election Day

2 new faces on school board T w o new faces on the school board and both political n e w comers DANNY BLANTON – Dena Green, 46, of Shelby and Coleman Hunt, 66, of Kings Mountain – were elected along with incumbent board of education members Danny Blanton and Phillip Glover, both of Shelby, by Cleveland County voters Nov. 8.

A light turnout of citizens – 14.57 percent or 9,287 voters – went to the polls of the 63, 755 regis-

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PHILLIP GLOVER

tered voters in Cleveland County.

The school board race was the most contested this year as nine candidates sought four seats on the board.

Hunt said, “I am humbled and honored that the citizens of Cleveland County gave me the opportunity to sit at the table with other board members.

DENA GREEN

I want to help ensure that administrators and teachers have the resources and support necessary to create an environment where children are successful. I plan to use my 40 years of educational experience and listen to parents, teachers, community members and fellow board members to make informed decisions that will better See NEW FACES, Page 7A

GIFT TO LIFE ENRICHMENT CENTER – Neisler Life Enrichment Center of Kings Mountain was presented a check for $38,000, proceeds from the recent charity golf tournament sponsored by Gemma Power Systems, LLC of Kings Mountain. From left, Travis Arends, project manager for Gemma Power Systems at the NTE Kings Mountain Energy Center; Brenda Lovelace and Marie Brinkley, two volunteers who will head up the Life Enrichment Center capital campaign and Debbie Vaughan of the Center staff. Kings Mountain Rotary Club won a similar award of $38,000 for its Weekend Back Pack project headed by Brenda Lovelace. Photo by MAYOR SCOTT NEISLER

2 KM charities win $80M Two projects that have been quite visible in Kings Mountain were recipients of the nearly $80,000 raised by the Nov. 9 charity golf tournament sponsored by Gemma Power Systems, LLC. Travis Arends, project manager for Gemma, the construction contractor for the NTE Kings Mountain

Energy Center, a 475MW state-of-the-art natural gas fired power plant located off Dixon School Road where earthwork began in March 2016 and completion expected by third quarter of 2018.

“This was our opportunity to give back to the community,’’ said Arends as he announced that Neisler

Life Enrichment Center on Kings Mountain Boulevard and the Kings Mountain Rotary’s Weekend Back Pack Food Program were receiving $38,000 each or nearly $80,000, the proceeds from the golf tournament held at Deer Brook Golf Club in Shelby.

The “Weekend Backpack See $80M, Page 7A

A new park has been created near North Elementary School at Gantt Street and Park Drive for neighborhood children. The city will host a neighborhood picnic for the children on Dec 9.

Photo by MAYOR SCOTT NEISLER

Join in the fun at Yule parade Neighborhood Park City’s Christmas gift Want to be a part of a new Kings Mountain tradition? Join in the fun at this year’s Home for Christmas Parade on December 2nd, 2017!

It’s time to celebrate the season like never before, says the city’s :Events Coordina-

tor Christy Conner. ‘’We are pulling out all the stops by increasing the production value and entertainment level of this year’s event,’’ she says, and there are several ways to get involved.

The city accepting parade applications at city hall now so register your organization or business today for a spot in the big parade. Sign up as a vendor with the Winter Wonderland Festival at Patriots Park, or guarantee your spot

on Santa’s Nice List by helping sponsor this event.

Says Christy, “We want to make this the biggest kickoff to the Christmas Season that Kings Mountain has ever seen, but we can’t do it without your help.’’

Visit the city’s brand-new website for dates, registration forms, sponsorship levels, and all of the information about this exciting event: www.KingsMountainChristmas.com!

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Assistant City Manager Nick Hendricks, who supervised the construction, said the park cost would be around $20,000 if city

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■ OBITUARIES

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KINGS MOUNTAIN -Jack Aaron Hutchins, 93, of Kings Mountain, died Monday, November 13, 2017 at the Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain.

Born in Swain County NC, Mr. Hutchins was the son of the late Charles and Ida Johnson Hutchins and was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters Lawrence Hutchins, Converse Hutchins, Clint Hutchins, and Austrella Hutchins Cooper.

Mr. Hutchins was employed with Martin Marietta Materials before his retirement in 1999. He proudly worked for Bridges Hardware 10 years until his second retirement. He took great pleasure working with his fellow employees at Bridges Hardware and especially enjoyed working for Tim Miller.

Mr. Hutchins was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, where he taught Sunday School before declining health required him to step down. Mr. Hutchins was a committed Christian and served the Lord in several capacities throughout his life. He was a Deacon, Intermediate Boys Sunday School Teacher, and Adult Men’s Teacher. He enjoyed his time teaching about his Lord and spent many hours reading and learning the Word.

Mr. Hutchins loved his wife, Georgia, of 65 years.

They spent much time camping following retirement, they were devoted to one another and would have celebrated their 66th anniversary in December. Mr. Hutchins was particularly proud of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and bragged on them to anyone that would listen and took great pleasure spending time with them all. Mr. Hutchins will be remembered for his honesty, frankness, integrity, and determination.

Surviving are his wife, Georgia Cline Hutchins; son, Neil Hutchins and wife, Diane, of Lincolnton; daughters, Susan Hutchinson and husband Steve, Clemmons, NC; Bridget Harrison and husband, Butch, Charlotte; and Angela Harris and husband Michael, Kings Mountain; sisters, Ezelle Hutchins Jones and Gail Hutchins Beach; grandchildren, Casey Harrison of Los Angeles, CA, Justin Harrison of Charlotte, Angela Black of Dallas, TX, Beverly Mahaffey of Vale, Jessica Griggs of Franklin, TN, Cameron Harris of Baltimore, MD and Emily Harris of Raleigh, NC (NCSU) and great-grandchildren, Jackson Griggs and Brynlee Harrison.

The funeral service will be conducted Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home in Kings Mountain.

The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Testa Family Hospice House in care of Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Westover Dr., Shelby, NC 28150 in memory of Mr. Hutchins.

A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals. com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.

Cheryl Gladden Creighton GROVER– Cheryl Gladden Creighton, 53, of Grover, died Nov. 9, 2017 at Gaston Memorial Hospital in Gastonia.

She was daughter of the late James and Janet (Gooseby) Gladden and wife of Dean Creighton.

The family received friends Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 at the home of her son, David and wife, Ashley Creighton.

Private memorial services will be held.

Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517.

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

The arrest of an alleged drug dealer and the seizure of more than $20K in methamphetamine was reported by the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office this week.

Sheriff Alan Norman said on Aug. 28 narcotics investigators conducted a controlled buy of four grams of meth from Jamie Lee Wright, 30, of 124 S. Cherokee St. Apt A. Four days later a combined team of deputies and narcotics officers stopped a vehicle driven by Wright at the I-85 rest stop near Kings Mountain. According to the Sheriff, Wright had 187 grams (more than six ounces) of methamphetamine in his possession which is more than six times the amount required to be charged with drug trafficking.

Street value for this amount of meth is roughly $20,000.

Wright was charged with trafficking methamphetamine. After receiving a $150,000 secured bond, he was jailed in the Cleveland

County Detention Center. He posted bond and was released a few days later.

Acting on a tip narcotics officers went to the Wright residence on Oct. 18. A consent-based search of the residence led to investigators allegedly finding an additional seven grams of meth and a half gram of heroin.

Wright was charged with possession with intent to sell/ deliver methamphetamine, possession of heroin and maintaining a dwelling for the purpose of selling drugs.

He was arrested and once again placed in the Cleveland County Detention Center under $115,000 secured bond. Lea Justine Alsobrook, 28, of the same address, was charged with possession with intent to sell/deliver methamphetamine and possession of heroin. She was jailed under $75,000 secured bond.

“Even though Mr. Wright was out on a $150,000 bond for dealing drugs, he went

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right back to dealing drugs with impunity. It took almost no time for us to arrest him again,’’ Norman said.

Those arrests led to another investigation which led to another arrest, deputies say.

On Oct. 19 narcotics investigators conducted a controlled buy from Michelle Loving Hames, 40, of 230 Sloan Road, Gaffney, SC. The woman allegedly delivered 63 grams of methamphetamine with a street value of $6,500 to a cooperating witness in Grover. Investigators arrested and charged Hames and Timothy Whisenant, 32,

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of 555 Robb School Road, Gaffney, with conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine and jailed under $200,000 and $ 200,500 secured bonds, respectively. Investigators say they also confiscated, $2,347 US currency from the vehicle.

“These cases both epitomize the typical drug dealer,’’ Norman said. “They are greedy and they don’t recognize jurisdictional lines. Mrs. Hames brought her drugs into our county from South Carolina. It continues to be my mission to make the life of a drug dealer as hard as possible in Cleveland County.”

Deniam Walton charged; four other suspects wanted T h e Cleveland County Sheriff’s Officer announced the arrest of one drug susDENIAM WALTON pect week with outstanding warrants for four other suspects.

Deniam Walton, 23, 717 Live Oak St., Shelby, was charged with creating counterfeit controlled substance, possession with intent to sell marijuana and possession of

counterfeit controlled substance. His secured bond is $40,000.

During the week of Nov. 6, the following people have outstanding warrants but have not yet been located this week.

Tony Martin, 37, 2024 Holly Hill Road, Shelby, possession with firearm with altered serial number; possession drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine.

Zachary Potter, 34, 733 River Drive, Blacksburg, SC, possession of methamphetamine.

Michael Scott Gantt, 38, 1355 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, possession with intent to sell and deliver methamphetamine, sell/deliver methamphetamine.

Justin Steven Allen, 29, 120 Donna Jean Drive, Blacksburg, SC, possession with intent to sell, deliver morphine; sell/deliver morphine.

“The Sheriff’s Office will continue to make drug investigations high priority,’’ Sheriff Alan Norman said. “Statistics have shown for years that drug use leads to other crime, in particular

breaking and entering and larcenies, where users have to steal to fund their habit.”

“The violence associated with drug dealing is also a huge concern of mine, and those dealers who possess guns during drug transactions will be a very high priority.”

The Sheriff’s Office takes complaints of drug sales very seriously, Norman said, and requests that anyone with information on drug dealers in their neighborhood contact the Vice/Narcotics Division at 704-484-4987.

Community Thanksgiving Service Sunday Dr. John Houze, pastor of Peoples Baptist Church, will deliver the sermon in the community-wide Thanksgiving service Sunday night, Nov. 19th at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church.

The service is sponsored by the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association of which Rev. Ron Caulder is president.

Special music will be presented by First Baptist Church One Voice Student Choir, Worship Choir and Praise Band under the direction of Dr. Jonathan Bundon.

Other ministers of the community will participate in the reading of scripture and offering prayers.

The offering taken at the service will be presented to the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry.

Everyone is invited.

Bike Drive Campers Inn of Kings Mountain is partnering with the Kings Mountain Police Department in hosting the second annual Camping Out for Kids Dec. 8-10.

Campers Inn RV will be collecting new bikes for children, toddlers to teens. Donate unassembled new bikes and police and campers will put them together Goal of the drive is 200 bikes.

Donations are accepted at any time but the actual bike ride will begin Friday, Dec. 8 at 8 a.m. and run through Sunday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. from Campers Inn, 615 Broadview Drive.

NO SHAVE NOVEMBER – Kings Mountain Police Department is encouraging “No Shave November” which is a “hair raising” event in which they are donating money to grow a beard during the month of November for charity. The funds will go to the American Cancer Society. All the department and others in city government are participating but the photographer caught this group at city hall recently and they posed for a picture. From left to right, front row, Cpl. Lance Hamrick, Lt. Chris Moore, Sgt. Mark Butler, and Cpl. Wayne Carpenter. Back row, from left, Sgt. Todd McDougal and PSAP Manager Andy Underwood.

Photo by Lib Stewart

■ POLICE ARRESTS NOV. 9: Angela Vess MCree, 40, 120 Crown Court, simple assault, communicating threats, $2500 unsecured bond.

NOV. 11: Catherine Diane Burton, 46, 266 St. Luke’s Church Road, DWI, open container, $1500 unsecured bond.

NOV. 11: Sterling Christopher Miller, 29, 410 Baker St., resist, delay, obstruct officer, damage to property, obtaining property by false pretense in possession of counterfeit insurance, felony, $7,000 secured bond.

INCIDENTS Nov. 6: A resident of E. Ridge Street reported theft of an automobile tag.

NOV. 7: A resident of N. Piedmont Ave. reported a vehicle break-in and theft of medication.

NOV. 7: A resident of Phifer Road reported theft of a .45 Colt Combat Commander firearm with satin-finish wood grips valued

at $200.

NOV. 11: Linwood Family Mart, 511 Linwood Road, reported that a customer passed counterfeit currency.

WRECKS Nov. 2: Officer Brent Herndon cited Antoine Jermaine Phoenix, Bronx, NY, for failure to reduce speed after an accident at I-85 at Dixon School Road involving his 2017 Mazda and a 2008 Ford operated by Gustavo Gonzalez Duarte, Lawrenceville, GA. Herndon said that Phoenix rear-ended the Duarte vehicle on I-85

South, ran off the road and hit a guardrail. Cleveland County EMS transported all occupants of the Phoenix vehicle to Caromont Hospital in Gastonia.

NOV. 7: Officer J. L. Dee said that Jimmy Brooks, 59, 402 W. Parker St., was treated at the hospital and released after he was struck by a 2016 Nissan operated riverhillmonuments.com

by Geraldine Dye of Gastonia. The accident happened on Waco Road at the N. Cansler Street intersection.

Dye said she stopped at the intersection and proceeded through it and did not see the man dressed in dark clothing. Dee said that Brooks “went to the hospital on his own for treatment.”

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KINGS MOUNTAIN – JG Richards, 76, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on Nov. 9, 2017 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain Born in Cherokee County, SC, he was the son of the late Robert D. and Christine Ledford Richards. He was retired from the textile industry.

The funeral service was conducted Monday, Nov. 13, 2017 by Rev. David Tessener at 3 p.m. at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home. The family received friends from 1:30-2:45 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Interment was in Harvest Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

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

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Veterans share a group photo at the patriotic ceremony on Friday.

Photos by Ellen Devenny

Veterans honored Friday in patriotic ceremony First Vice-Commander of American Legion Post 155 John Parker, the speaker for Friday’s Veterans Day observance, said “a box from Kings Mountain, North Carolina was my prized possession while serving in the jungles of Vietnam.” He encouraged citizens to remember servicemen with care packages from home “because home is where they want to be.”

“I’ve always told people I’m not a hero but I’ve walked next to a few,’’ Parker said. He said veterans wrote a check to America which said, “paid in full with my life.”

Parker gave the history of Veterans Day and talked about the important role of veterans in the community

and the nation in his remarks as highlight of the city-wide observance in Patriots Park.

The KMHS Marching Mountaineer Drum Line, under the direction of Andy Washburn, led a parade of veterans and other citizens including the Brad Austin Car Club, Mrs. James Justice whose husband was killed in Afghanistan, and Brownie Troop members with flags from the war memorial in front of the Joy Theatre to the Amphitheatre of the park where the stage was decorated in red, white and blue.

“I never served in the military but I know a lot of folks here today who did and I thank you,’’ said Mayor Scott Neisler. “We are free here

because of our veterans and those men and women now serving and many of them serving in harm’s way.’’

Green Beret and Vietnam veteran Abraham Ruff gave the impressive “Toast to the Flag” and patriotic music was presented by Christy Walker, Madison Kinmon and the Loch Norman Pipe Band.

KMPD Chief Jerry Tessneer prayed the invocation, the KMPD color guard advanced and retrieved the colors, KM Fire Chief Frank Burns led the pledge to the flag, and Bugler and Officer Chiming Lai played “Taps” after the laying of the memorial wreath by the mayor and John Parker in front of the memorial wall at the entrance to Patriots Park.

Kings Mountain Police Honor Guard

Veterans wear their caps to indicate their branch of service and attended Friday’s Veteran’s parade.

Brownies marched in the Veteran’s parade Friday.

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TIM SETZER Tim is a 1985 graduate of Kings Mountain High School and a 1991 Graduate of Gardner Webb University where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Secondary Education. He is an 8th grade Math teacher at Kings Mountain Middle School where he has worked for over 20 years. Tim is also an ordained minister. He is the former pastor of Lighthouse Ministries in Gastonia, NC where he and his wife, Jodie served for 11 years. Tim has ministry experiences in pastoring, youth pastoring, evangelizing, mission work, and as a hospital adjunct chaplain. Tim joined the Harris Funeral Home staff in July 2016. He feels that working at Harris Funeral Home is a ministry as well. He finds that his experiences as a pastor in ministering to families during the loss of a loved one, helps him in his position as a Funeral Service Assistant. He has been married to his wife Jodie for 21 years. They have 2 sons, Timothy and Seth. He feels it is an honor to serve the community that he grew up in and also serve as a teacher.

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The congregation of A New Beginning Church breaks ground. Photo by Lib Stewart

NEW BUSINESS OPEN – Gold St. Soup, Sub & Salads has opened at 126 Gold Street by Tammy and Marty Meadows. The couple is pictured at the red bow cutting the ribbon opening their new business. The Meadows couple say their goal is to set a place apart from the fast food atmosphere and offer good food in a family friendly atmosphere. The restaurant is open Monday-Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Protect belongings from theft by inventorying items

Special services at Grace Church Grace United Methodist Church,830 Church Street, Kings Mountain, NC, sends everyone a special invitation to join them for services during the holidays.

Bible studies are held each Wednesday and Thursday night at 6 p.m. Wed. night study is taught by Rev. Julie Roberts in the ladies Sunday School room.

The Thursday night study is taught by Jeannine Fisher in the Fellowship Hall.

A special Chrismon and Hanging of the Green Service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

something on them to help police identify that item as yours.

As of June 30th, Sony reported it had sold 63.3 million PlayStation 4 gaming consoles this year. Looking for stolen items is much like looking for a needle in a haystack. Police have no way of proving an item is yours without something to uniquely identify it.

When choosing what to engrave, do not to use your social security number. Thieves can use this information to steal your identity. Instead, create a group of numbers and letters that you recognize easily.

Choose something you won’t easily forget. If an item is stolen, you can share that information with police.

Whatever you use, make sure your identifier is as unique as possible. It is up to you to help the police prove a stolen item is yours. The make, model, serial number, and your unique identifier aids immensely in getting your items back.

Don’t engrave guns or jewelry, because doing so lowers their resale value. However, there are still steps you can take to protect them. As with electronics, write down the serial number, make, and model.

Take photos or video. Point out any distinguishing marks that could be used to identify them.

Chief Tessneer recalls, “A couple years ago we recovered a gun stolen from Bridges Hardware back in ‘67 or ’68, when they were located on Battleground Avenue and sold guns. Having that serial

number in the NCIC was key to identifying the gun as stolen and getting it back to the proper owners.”

If you own a lot of guns, go a step further and buy a gun safe. Bolt it into the floor so it can’t be stolen. Most important, don’t leave guns in your car. That is a prime spot a thief looks for guns.

With jewelry, take lots of photos. When you get a piece cleaned or repaired, ask the jeweler to give you an estimate of the value, along with a description of it for your file.

Things are only things, this is true. But losing them to burglary can be devastating, especially when you think about losing grandma’s wedding ring or great-great-great grandpa’s flintlock rifle. There is just no replacing those items with new.

Your best tool for recovering stolen belongings is to inventory. If it breaks your heart to think of losing something, take the time now to protect it. Lock your storage areas, inventory your items, and be diligent.

Most thieves are creatures of opportunity, stealing the easiest things first. Make time now to protect your belongings from theft. There is no guarantee an item will be recovered.

That is why we purchase insurance. But, those who take steps to identify their belongings are more likely to recover them if they are stolen. Savvy thieves are less likely to take marked items.

Last Wednesday’s rain didn’t deter the 85 members of Anew Beginning Baptist Church in breaking ground for their anticipated new home.

Pastor Doug Ramsey led the members in prayer as they dedicated the nearly 10-acre tract of land at 145 Battleground Avenue, Blacksburg, SC, just off Dixon School Road in Kings Mountain. With umbrellas and coats to protect them from the weather, the congregation worshipped at 5 p.m. and thanked God for His blessings.

Ramsey’s wife, Leslie Sellers Ramsey, and their three daughters, Kylee Ramsey Millwood, Tori Ramsey Gaut and Shanna Ramsey and their families also serve in the church.

The church was founded May 20, 2009 and church

members started meeting in a suite of offices at Jason Falls Insurance Agency on Highway 74. As the church added more members, they moved to the home of the late Tom and Mae Humphries at 415 Dixon School Road. The house had been vacant for some time and the young people put their beach plans on hold and remained at home to clean up and fix up and in four days the house was ready for worship and Sunday School.

In 2011, a 6.19-acre tract was purchased from Dean and Carolyn Westmoreland and in 2014 the adjoining 3.47 acres was purchased from the Westmorelands.

Joey Moss, who will build the church, Pastor Ramsey, and several church members brought shovels to conduct the groundbreaking.

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of the church also gathered with their families.

The church members are actively involved in the Kings Mountain community by participating in the soup kitchen, providing food and clothes to the needy, the Angel Tree ministry, shoe box ministry and nursing home ministry, to name a few.

Services are held each Sunday morning at 10 a.m., Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. and Bible study on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Service times will remain the same at the new church home once construction is completed.

“This building project has taken a lot of hard work and dedication of our members.

Our church motto, hence the name “It’s never an end with God but always a new beginning,” said the pastor.

RITE OF CONFIRMATION – Advent Lutheran Church, 230 Oak Grove Road, celebrated the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in style. During the morning worship service the Rite of Confirmation was conducted for five young men of the congregation. From left, Aiden Hayes, Brandon Paulson, Deshawn Dean, Alex Odom and Nicholas Burrows. Lunch was served afterwards in honor of the confirmation class.

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By LORETTA COZART Electronic engraving pens are one of the best tools to deter the theft of personal belongCHIEF ings. One TESSENEER tool can be bought online and costs less than $50.

A Dremel Tool also works fine for this task.

The biggest challenge is making the time to inventory and engrave your belongings.

This step improves your odds of recovery tremendously. The top items taken in a burglary are electronics, guns, and jewelry.

According to Police Chief Jerry Tessneer, “Stolen items are recorded in the National Crime Information Center, or NCIC. An item’s serial number stays in the registry for varying amounts of time. A stolen tag stays on for a year, because tags must be renewed annually. Electronics, known as ‘articles,’ stay on for 5 years.

Guns and vehicles stay on it forever.”

With this information in mind, be sure to record serial numbers along with the make and model of belongings. And, keep a copy of this information off site, in case a fire or other disaster occurs. Insurance claims will require the same information.

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■ MEDITATION

The Paganization of the USA In the aftermath of the Sutherl a n d , T e x a s massacre, a multitude of words Roger R. h a v e Woodard, ThD. b e e n Senior Pastor and will Family Worship Center be spoken and written, much of it useless babble.

The usual cries of the left for gun confiscation (and make no mistake, that’s what they want), and the sacrilegious mocking of the worth of prayer. While the left cries out for reasons why, they

totally dismiss the foundational reason. There is a real devil who orchestrates minions for evil purposes and many give themselves over to these nefarious drives.

Surveys and polls reveal even people of America’s churches no longer believe in a real devil. Isaiah reveals him as Lucifer (14:13).

Jesus identifies him as Satan (Lk.10:18), and John calls him the devil (Rev. 12:12).

And while this is laughed at, it’s little wonder, because the same surveys reveal a large percentage of ‘Christians’ do not believe in the person of the Holy Spirit, inerrancy of Scripture, Christ’s Virgin Birth or Sinless life or most of the foundational truths of Christianity. It is

also noted, a near majority of reported Christians lie regularly, would have an affair, even kill if there was enough money in it. With Christ’s Church in such a miserable condition, no wonder why our society is sick and going to hell without a hand basket. “the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God; and if it first begins is us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? Wherefore, if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?” (I Peter 4:17-18) The pagans of our nation have insisted we must be pluralistic in our beliefs. LET ME BE ABUNDANTLY CLEAR, even at the risk of

vilification. America was founded on the undisputed belief that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father. We were not founded on Allah, Buddha, Confucius, Krishna or any other isism of the world’s religions. Our Constitution and Bill of Rights affords freedom to believe and practice religion of choice or to be atheist, but not to supplant our foundation of honoring God. We are turning away from the One True God and we are reaping that rejection. Have we truly forgotten, “The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all nations that forget God” (Ps.9:17)? Or what about,’’ happy is the people, whose God is the Lord”) Ps. 144?15).

The war between good and evil is real. It has waged since Lucifer’s rebellion. Everyone has to make a choice how they will live. And people, “love darkness rather than light because their deeds are evil. For everyone that does evil hates the light, neither comes to the light lest his deeds should be reproved” (Jn. 3:19-20).

We have a simple solution if we are serious enough to take it. “Therefore, now says the LORD, turn into me with all your heart, and with weeping, and with fasting, and with mourning. And rend your heart and not your garments and turn into the Lord your God” for He is gracious and merciful” (Joel 2:12 -13).

Our solution is heart change and only God can do that. Till hearts are changed, evil will continue to rage.

Church benefit Friday, Saturday Anew Beginning Baptist Church, 415 Dixon School Road, will hold a fundraiser Friday and Saturday for benefit of the church building fund.

Smoked Chicken dinners with all the trimmings are available for $9 and pre-orders must be received by today, Nov. 15. Large orders of 10 or more will be delivered.

Pick up your orders on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the church, which meets in the former Humphries home across from the Roadside Truck Plaza.

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Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351

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Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062

Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997 Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206 First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651

Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Rd. • Kings Mountain KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171 Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church 830 E. King St. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917

Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan

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Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247

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

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

El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174

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In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly. Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.

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Wednesday, November 15, 2017

■ LIFESTYLES

‘Art For Christmas’ Sale PALOMA DETLOFF

SAVANNAH WHISNANT

CATHERINE LILY

Three music students head for regionals SHELBY, N.C. – On Saturday, November 4, students of McDaniel Music Studios participated in the North Carolina National Association of Teachers of Singing Musical Theater Student Auditions.

These students are working under the teaching of Crystal McDaniel, owner of McDaniel Music Studios, located in Shelby, N.C. Paloma Dettol was among the three students from McDaniel Music Studios that qualified for regionals. Dettloff is a senior at Kings Mountain High School and

has been studying with the studio for 5 years. She placed 3rd in the Upper High School Women’s Musical Theater category. Dettloff also placed 2nd in the High School Women’s Contemporary Commercial Music category.

Savannah Whisnant, junior at Crest High School, also scored a spot at regionals under the same category as Dettloff. Whisnant has been under the teaching of Crystal McDaniel for 8 years.

Catherine Lily also earned her spot at regionals under the Lower High School Women’s

Musical Theater category.

Lily is a sophomore at Crest High School and has been studying at McDaniel Music Studios since 2013.

These three students will be competing against winners from five other states at the Mid-Atlantic Region for the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Regionals will be held March 16 – 17, 2018 at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. “We are so proud of them for representing out studio is such a strong way,’’ said McDaniel.

All aboard for train exhibit Excited children love the “Toys, Games and Trains” exhibit which opens Saturday morning at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum.

The popular “Toys, Games and Trains” exhibit opens Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Kings Mountain Histor-

ical Museum.

Crowds visit the Museum every year and enjoy the model train displays, railroad memorabilia, and antique toys and games.

Visitors of all ages are enchanted with the miniature snow-covered scenes that line the tracks and discover

the interactive features.

They take their cameras along for holiday family photographs.

The museum exhibit is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. through Jan. 6, 2018.

The exhibit is free.

Southern Arts Society will kick off the “Art for Christmas” sale throughout the building’s many galleries Sunday, Nov. 19 from 1-4 p.m.

The non-profit organization is housed in the Kings Mountain Historic Southern Railway Train Depot at the corner of Piedmont and Battleground Avenues and offers ongoing exhibits, a fabulous gift shop, monthly meetings and programs as well as classes for artists of all levels.

Over 75 regional artists offer fine arts and crafts for sale in a variety of media, including paintings, pottery, photography, jewelry, woodwork, basketry, paper craft, fiber and textiles (hand knits, felted wool and crocheted items). “Art for Christmas” runs through Dec. 30.

The eagerly awaited SASI calendar will also be available for sale.

The 2018 edition, themed “Barns,’’ consists of 12 original pieces of hand pulled silk-screened art. Artists selected barns, many from the surrounding area and drew out their designs on paper.

Images were then transferred to a silk screen and artists mixed colors of ink to print with and each page was pulled individually by hand.

Each month is designed by a different artist, giving you 12 individual signed original art prints. The process is very labor intensive, needing four persons to do the actual printing of each page. When the pages are all dry, they are signed in pencil with the title, edition number, and artist’s name. The 12-month calendar set is $25 and a frame in gold, silver or black may be purchased for $25. These beautiful calendars are shipped all across the United States with many people collecting them consistently over the years.

Southern Arts Society is open Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed holidays. Admission is free.

For more information visit Southern Arts Society.org or

Printing calendar pages

Crochet fall blankets by Janet Baxter

Pottery by John and Jan Myers call 704-739-5585.

Southern arts Society Gift Shop and Gallery is open Tuesday-: Saturday

from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free. The facility is closed Nov. 23-24 and Dec. 25 and Dec. 26.

Senior Center calendar of events for November (Ed. Note -The recipes in today’s cooking column comes from “The Good Neighborhood Cookbook,’’ published by the Cleveland County Chapter American Red Cross.)

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE 2 cans French style green beans 2 pkgs. Frozen lima beans Sauce: 1 cup mayonnaise 1 small onion, grated 4 Tbsp. vegetable oil Juice of ½ lemon 3 boiled eggs, grated 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. dry mustard Add sauce to beans and put in 350-degree oven for 25-30 minutes.

BROCCOLI CASSEROLE Martha Byers 2 eggs, well beaten 1 stick butter 1 cup mayonnaise 1 can mushroom soup 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 2 Tbsp. chopped onion 2 pkgs. Frozen chopped broccoli Ritz cracker crumbs Cook and drain broccoli. Mix everything together in greased 2-quart casserole. Top with Ritz cracker crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 min-

utes. Serves 6-8.

CHICKEN PIE Mary W. Adams 1 whole chicken, stewed 1 can celery soup 1 ¼ cup chicken broth 3 hard-boiled eggs Stew chicken and take from bones. Put chicken in casserole and cover chicken with sliced eggs. Mix soup and chicken broth and pour over chicken. Mix 1 cup self-rising flour, 1 stick margarine melted, and 1 cup buttermilk. Pour this batter over chicken and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

OYSTER CASSEROLE Becky Lutz 1-pint oysters 3 eggs 1 cup milk 1 stick melted butter 1 cup crackers, crumbled Salt and pepper Layer half of crackers, then all of oysters. Mix eggs, milk, butter and oyster liquid. Pour over oysters. Top with remaining crackers. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

CUBE STEAK Bonnie Price 4 pieces of cube steak Flour and use meat tenderizer. Fry in oil over medium heat in fry pan 5 minutes until brown and turn. Place in 6x10 baking dish.

1 can Campbells Golden mushroom soup Spoon undiluted soup onto top of cube steak. Fill the can 2/3 full of water, pour into edge of baking dish. Don’t wash off any of thick soup from top of meat. Bake in 350-degree oven 1 hour. Turn off, leave in oven one more hour. If any liquid remains in baking dish, lift out meat onto serving plate and serve. This is even good next day cold.

SHERRY MARLO Margaret Gaston 1 bag marshmallows 1 cup sherry wine 1 (9 oz.) Cool Whip Heat marshmallows and wine until blended.

Cool. Add Cool Whip and pour into graham cracker lined pan. Cool and sprinkle with crumbs. Garnish as desired. Freezes well.

H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life and Conference Center Activities for the Month of November 2017 WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15: Faith and Fitness 8:309:30 a.m.; Exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; Jewelry class I from 10-11 a.m.; Blood pressure clinic sponsored by Gentiva 10-11:30 a.m.; East Elementary birthdays 10:30 a.m.; Seniors in Motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Jewelry Class II from 1-2 p.m.; duplicate bridge 1-4 p.m.

THURSDAY, NOV. 16: Healthy Lifestyle class 8-9:30 a.m.; Healthy lifestyle exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; Intermediate Line Dance 10-11:30a.m.; bingo 10:30-11:15 a.m.; grocery shopping 12-2 p.m.

FRIDAY, NOV. 17: Coffee and conversation 9-10:30 a.m.; Seniors in Motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Friday lunch 11-12 noon; WII bowling league 12 noon.

MONDAY, NOV. 20: Coupon and recipe swap 9:3010:30 a.m.; ceramics 9:3011:30 a.m.; Seniors in Motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; quilting 12:30-3 p.m.; Intermediate Line Dance 1-3 p.m.

TUESDAY, NOV.21: Knitting 8:30-10: 30 a.m.; Bible History 10-11 a.m.; “when home is not save any more’’ lunch and learn presentation 11:00-12 noon; volunteer meeting 12:15.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 22: Faith and fitness 8:309:30 a.m.; exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; jewelry class I from 10-11 a.m.; Seniors in Motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Rotary Thanksgiving dinner at 11 a.m.; jewelry class II from 1-2 p.m.

MONDAY, NOV. 27: Coupon and recipe swap 9:3010:30 a.m.; ceramics 9:3011:30 a.m.; Seniors in Motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; quilting 12:30-3 p.m.; Intermediate Line Dance 1-3 p.m.; Sip N Paint Art Class 12-2 p.m. in craft room.

TUESDAY, NOV. 28: Knitting 8:30-10:30 a.m.; monthly birthday celebration sponsored by Food Lion 9:4511 a.m.; Bible History 1011:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29: Faith and Fitness 8:30-9:30

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Murphy’s Toy Run Sat. at noon Murphey’s 23rd annual toy run to benefit Shriner’s Burn Center, Oxford Orphanage Masonic Home for Children and the Kings Mountain Police Department’s Shop with a Cop, will be held Saturday, Nov. 18, rain date is Nov. 19.

Motorcyclists should meet at Scooter Shed, 114 Camelot Court, at 11 a.m.

Kings Mountain Police will escort the cyclists who are asking $5 and a new toy per person at stops along the way beginning at 12 noon.

After the ride, barbecue will be served at Scooter Shed to the music of Backroad Band.

The route: right on Phifer Road, right on Bethlehem Road, left on 74Bypass, right on Marion Street, right

on Borders Road, right on Oak Grove Road, right at Stoney Point- 74 Business, right on 161, right on East Gold Street, left on S. Battleground Avenue, right on Kings Mountain Boulevard, left on Margrace Road, right on Bethlehem Road, right on Phifer Road and left on Camelot Court.

Dollar Tree to sponsor Holiday Toy Drive Operation Homefront and Dollar Tree Inc. will once again join forces this year to make the holidays brighter for r military families with the nonprofit’s Holiday Toy Drive. For the 11th consecutive year, Dollar Tree customers can purchase toys for military kids, easing the financial burdens that often accompany the holiday season for junior- and midgrade (E-E6) service members and their families Dollar Tree in Kings Mountain is among participating stores..

Dollar Tree stores will have collection boxes available in which shoppers place

their purchased toys, knowing they will be delivered to the children of our men and women in uniform. Operation Homefront volunteers collect these toys to be distributed at the nonprofit’s holiday events across the country and through on-base Family Readiness Groups.

Making the season bright for military families is what this partnership is all about, and Dollar Tree and its generous customers have made that joy possible since 2006 “On behalf of the entire Operation Homefront family, I want to thank Dollar Tree and its customers for continuing their generous

support for our Holiday Toy Drive program,” said Brig.

Gen. (ret.) John I. Pray Jr., president & CEO of Operation Homefront. “Over the course of the past 11 years, we have made a real difference, with millions of goods going to support our military families. Our work together over this holiday season continues to demonstrate our collective appreciation for their exceptional service and the importance of our efforts to help this very special group of our fellow Americans thrive in the communities they have worked so hard to protect.”

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prepare and eat. This allows them to have something over periods of time when they may not be at school where food will be provided.

The Life Enrichment Center provides health care and day care services to adults over the age of 18. Those adults suffering from disabilities such as dementia are cared for on a permanent basis at the facility in Kings Mountain. Adult Day Care

is provided to adults over the age of 18 that continue to live at home but find it unsafe to be left alone during the day time hours. These adults are living with physical and/or age-related challenges such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, heart disease or stroke as well as younger adults with physical challenges such as cerebral palsy, down syndrome or accident related injuries.

From Page 1A food program” is a national project to feed chronically hungry children but proceeds from the event will stay in the community. The concept is very straight forward. Children who have been evaluated and deemed at risk of weekend hunger receive a bag of food that is nutritious and easy for a child to

NEW FACES From Page 1A impact our school system. I believe that all children must be prepared for the 21st c entury ways of living.”

Glover, 52, currently chairman of the school board, said “I’m honored that the voters believed in me and Cleveland County Schools.

I look forward to work hard and to provide a quality education experience for each student and continue to support our teachers and staff.”

Blanton, 66, said he wished more people had gone to the polls and voted last Tuesday. “If you want to grumble, be sure that you voted,’’ said Blanton, who said, “I will stand no matter what for the taxpayer dollars and put the children first and making our schools safe.” Blanton said he is disappointed that his fellow

Republicans, who ran a team campaign, did not place in the top spots.

“I want to thank the voters of Cleveland County for giving me the opportunity to serve the children of Cleveland County by electing me to the school board. I am excited and look forward to working with the elected members to serve our students, teachers and community,’’ said Green.

One of the vacancies on the board was left open by Donnie Thurman, Jr. who did not seek-reelection.

Incumbent Kathy Falls, 51, of Grover, running for a third term, lost her seat on the board.

In June, the North Carolina General Assembly changed school board elections in nine counties, including Cleveland, from nonpartisan to partisan.

Those running unaffiliated had to obtain 4 percent or 2,600 signatures of Cleveland County voters. Falls filed a restraining order to have more time to obtain signatures and get her name on the ballot. The last-minute change and the temporary order extended the deadline for filing for all elections in Cleveland County.

Other school board members whose term did not expire this year are: Sherra Miller, Richard Hooker, Roger Harris, Jo Boggs and Jeff Jones.

The vote totals: Democrat Phillip Glover, 4,389; Democrat Coleman Hunt, 4,242; Democrat Dena Green, 3,666; Danny Blanton, Republican, 3612, Rodney Fitch, Republican,3,487; Tommy C. Greene, Democrat, 3,462; Robert P. Queen, Republican, 3,365; Kevin Whisnant, Republican, 3,299; and Kathy Falls, Unaffiliated 3.411.

PINS ON BADGE – Retired KMPD Chief Melvin Proctor pins on his wife Lisa Proctor’s badge of office after she was sworn in as Kings Mountain’s first female Assistant Police Chief.

KMPD Chief Jerry Tessneer, left, and Mayor Scott Neisler look on approvingly Photo by LIB STEWART

KMPD From Page 1A to the Patrol and was promoted to Patrol Sergeant, her next promotion to the criminal Investigative Division was Detective Sergeant over Narcotics. In this position she successfully managed, planned and organized a variety of high risk and high liability situations. She worked on joint task force assignments and assisted Federal and State agencies as well as other local agencies in investigations that led to the arrest of many high-level drug traffickers in the area. She was the first officer from KMPD to be dual sworn with the US Marshals for special operations.

Proctor steadily assumed ever-greater management responsibilities of managing and supervising the K9 and Community Oriented Police Unit. She was the ABC officer when liquor-by- thedrink was approved in the city. She has served as second in command of the Criminal Investigations Divisions for over 14 years.

In October 2016 she was promoted to Lieutenant of Criminal Investigations where she supervised and delegated all investigations as well as completely redesign-

ing the storage of evidence procedures.

Over the years she has worked with five Chiefs, Warren Goforth, Bob Hayes, Richard Reynolds, Houston Corn and Melvin Proctor and currently Chief Jerry Tessneer.

Assistant Chief Proctor’s credentials are impressive.

She graduated from the N. C. State University Law Enforcement Executive Program L.E.E.P. in 2007; the N. C. Justice Academy Management and Development program MDP Class 20, in 2008; the Methodist University West Point leadership program in 2013; the Federal Bureau of Investigation Leadership Trilogy in 2014; and from Cleveland Community College Association Criminal Justice Technology in December 2016.

She has earned five Region C commendation citations for outstanding dedication and job achievement; was 1995 KMPD Officer of the Year; 1998 Region C Drug Agent of the Year; 2001 Region C Child Abuse Investigator of the Year; 2003 Region C Richard Corley award; seven resolutions of recognition presented by the mayor of Kings Mountain; instructor for the N. C. Justice Academy Training and Standards and Specialized instructor of Police Defensive Driving for

NAACP to honor veterans and families The Cleveland County Branch of the NAACP will honor all veterans as well as the families of fallen soldiers, Gold Star families, on Nov. 26 at 4 p.m. at Canaan

Memorial Baptist Church, 300 W. Ross Grove Road, Shelby. Bishop Sharon C. Martin is president and Carol Woodard is secretary of the NAACP chapter.

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Kings Mountain as that place we all want to be. To me that means a team approach working with the other elected officials, the city staff and citizens as I strive to be the best servant leader I can be.

A last-minute change by the state board of elections forced some voters who re-

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Mrs. Proctor is the daughter of Bennie and Rebecca Capps and has two brothers, Charles and Mark. In addition to her husband and parents, she says she has two beautiful stepdaughters, Krystal Proctor and Lauren Proctor Thornburg and a first grandson Jaxxon William Thornburg. Lisa says her husband, Melvin, who retired recently from KMPD after 30 years, is her rock as a cancer survivor and she has written her first book on her experiences with cancer and has a signed contract to publish from a publisher. She has been much in demand as a speaker about how faith in God has resulted in her recovery from cancer and recently conducted the church service and worship service at NBHA World Finals and took her horses to participate in World barrel racing finals. She won the 2010 NBHA world champion barrel racer competition.

Lisa Proctor has a rapport with people, loves her job and even with a title as Assistant Police Chief she is on a firstname basis with many Kings Mountain people.

Lighthouse Ministries benefit Lighthouse Ministries will sponsor a yard sale and hot dog sale Saturday, Nov. 18, for church benefit from 8 a.m. until. Live music will be featured. Call 704-898-6485 for more information. side in Gaston County but live within the Kings Mountain municipality to vote at Precinct 21 at Allen Farris Community Center in Bessemer City and at Precinct 22 Pisgah ARP Church in Crowders Mountain.

Hawkins, who faced two write-in candidates, David Brown and Gilbert Hamrick, said he is looking forward to serving four more years. “I want to thank the citizens of Kings Mountain for their confidence and trust. I will do my best to do a good job and take care of business.”

Hawkins received 85 votes and 23 write-ins in Kings Mountain and in Gaston County 23 votes and eight write-ins for a total of 108 with 31 write-ins.

Butler said he is also excited and honored to serve another term as councilman from Ward 2, defeating Pattie Hall, political newcomer by 19 votes. Hall was making her second bid for a council seat in Ward 2. In Kings Mountain Butler received 102 to Hall’s 95 in Kings Mountain and in Gaston County Butler received 21 votes and Hall 9.

In Gaston County 12,611 of 14.04 percent out of 89,824 registered voters went to the polls on election day.

A light turnout of Kings Mountain voters went to the polls Nov. 8.

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GRADUATES OF CLASS OF 1971 AT REUNION – Pictured are returning classmates of the Class of 1971 of Kings Mountain High School who held the 46th reunion October 28. Seated: left to right, Pam Wilson Price, Debbie Wilson Crocker, Deborah Warren, Cathy Wilson Alexander, Kathy Heavner Dixon, Gail Robinson, Cindy Bridges Milling, Pamela Wright Conti, Brenda Byers Floyd, Mary Parker Logan and Mary Carroll Hill. Standing, from left, Daniel Greene, Ronald Anderson, David Putnam, Rev. Jim Tate, John ( Eddie) Bridges, Mitchell McKinney, Scott Franklin, David Randall, Calvin Crawford, Rev. Gene Alexander, Rev. Dale Lawing, Thomas Keith Morrow, Verleen Ross Blanton, Ray Hughes, Pam Kirkendall Waldrop, Arthur Carroll, Belinda Stroup Lankford, Dwight Dixon, Mickey Moss, Terry Dunlap, Kay Patterson White, Kenneth N. Crocker, Donna Alexander Martin, Linda Ledford Moss, James “Randy” Bell, Lynn Lovelace Brown, Gail Timms Smith, Nathan Sanders, Renee Goins Sanford, Rev. John Heath, Roy Jones, Wilhelmina Williams Miller, Charles Tommy Queen, Gloria Hardin Heath, and Susan Fite Lovelace.

It Was a Weekend to Remember Forty-eight classmates of the Kings Mountain High School graduating class of 1971 celebrated the 46th reunion at a luncheon Oct. 28 at Italian Gardens in Kings Mountain. The group also attended the Friday night Mountaineer football game and were

recognized by Coach Mark Latham. They also gathered at 238 Cherokee Grill that evening for supper.

“It was a weekend to remember,’’ said Susan Fite Lovelace, one of the organizers of the reunion.

At the reunion luncheon Rev. Gene Alex-

ander and Class President Nathan Sanders led a time of remembrance for the 42 deceased classmates followed by a blessing. Rev. John Heath Sr. provided the sound system and Judi Sanders assisted with photography.

Mount Zion Missionary Youth Day Conference free and open to all middle and high school students. A light breakfast will precede the opening session at 9 a.m.

To register call Mt. Zion at 704-739-8354 or online at https://ascendyouthconference.eventbrite.com.

Sessions and workshops will be presented by Gamma Beta Beta Chapter of O mega Psi Phi Fraternity, Omega Sigma Omega Chapter of alpha Kappa Alpha

Sorority, Inc., Model United Nations, USA and Discovery Place. The conference will conclude with ‘Career Speed Dating’ and lunch.

The Ascend Youth Conference is designed to motivate, engage and assist students in reaching their maximum potential. It will focus on achievement, self-awareness, communication, engagement, networking and developmental skills.

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150TH ANNIVERSARY – The congregation of Vestibule AME Zion Church celebrated its 150th anniversary on Oct. 22 at 2175 Vestibule Church Road in Kings Mountain.

150 Year Celebration at Vestibule AME 150 years by faith. That’s what speakers at the 150th anniversary of Vestibule African Methodist Episcopal Church pointed out in services Oct. 22.

Bishop George E. Battle Jr., Senior Bishop and Presiding Prelate of the AME Zion Church Piedmont Episcopal Church, delivered the sermon, “Invitation to Christian Discipleship” and participating on the program were Mayor Scott Neisler, Ward I city councilman Howard Shipp, Councilman-at-Large Curtis Pressley, Deon Folson, Rev. Elaine Childers, Rev. Dr. Pruella K. Sanders, Brenda Brown, the Rev. Dr. George H. McNeely, Presiding Elder of the Lincolnton District, Pastor Gregory M. Floyd, worship leader, The Vocal choir, the Praise Team, Youth and Senior Choirs, The Gospel Choir, the Liturgical Dance Team, Shirley Moore and Melissa Folson.

The mayor presented a proclamation to the congregation recognizing the church on its 150th anniversary which “gave honor and praise this day for the deep and abiding Christian commitment of those who in faith began this work, and for all those who

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The Roberts family helped to found Vestibule Church in 1867. The church was organized by Elders Roberts and Gordon. They decided to found the church on the east side of Buffalo Creek. The church was named Vestibule meaning “an entrance in” to a new place of religious life and also as an “opening the door” and “doorway to Heaven’’ to African American Methodists in the vicinity. The first pastor was Caleb Roberts. Among the pioneers who helped found Vestibule were George Roberts, Caleb Roberts, Peter Roberts-Forney, the Hinton, Ware and Webber families and others. Caleb and his wife Julia Ann Roberts are buried in the Vestibule Cemetery as are Peter Forney an Jane Roberts, wife of George Roberts.

Also in 1867, a Freedmen’s Bureau School was established at Vestibule Church. There were no free schools then and a child’s education was subsidized by a bureau fund contributed by Northerners to help ex-slaves.

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Children made presentations at the school and had yearly camp meetings on the camp grounds.

During the late 1880s, when camp grounds and brush arbors, were highly valued by slaves, Rev. Bynum conceived the idea of a religious meeting place in the southern part of Kings Mountain. This resulted in the founding of Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church, an offspring of Vestibule.

Vestibule AME Zion Church recently installed a new sound system, purchased a new church van, installed carpet in the fellowship hall and Sunday School addition, renovated bathrooms in the Sunday School addition and added a bathroom downstairs at the church.

Rev. Gregory Floyd has been pastor of the church since June 2010. He served on the anniversary committee along with Brenda Brown, Dr. Pearlie Brown, Lorraine Collins, Brenda Gordon, Naomi Ijames, Fred Johnson, Kaytina Lary, Horace Love, Lestenia McDowell, Shirley Moore, William Moore and Selena Watson. Co-chairs were Nerissa Ijames and Melissa Folson.

Dates to drop-off Shoebox gifts Kings Mountain families are on a mission to make an impact in the lives of children in need. They are donating colorfully wrapped shoebox gifts for Operation Christmas Child to be sent to children around the world—many of whom have never received a gift before and have very little to call their own.

The drop-off site is Patterson Grove Baptist Church on Oak Grove Road. Dates are Wednesday, Nov. 15, 5-8 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 17, 3-5 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 18, 9-11 a.m..; Sunday, Nov. 19, 12-3 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 20, 9-11 a.m.

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Rockingham County here Friday The toughest game for any athletic team is always the one that’s coming up.

That’s certainly true of Friday’s second round NCHSAA playoff battle between visiting Rockingham County and the hometown Kings Mountain Mountaineers. Action starts at 7:30 p.m. at John Gamble Stadium.

The Mountaineers, coming off an impressive opening round win over Forestview, will have to be at the top of their game to

be successful against the 9-3 Cougars who opened their quest for the state championship last week with a 47-29 victory over traditional western North Carolina power Freedom.

“They are a very good team,” says Mountaineer head coach Greg Lloyd.

“They are very balanced.

They pass more than they run, but they run it good too.”

The Cougars have one of the best quarterbacks in the state in senior Christopher

Shoemaker who is completing 70 percent of his passes.

He hit 19 of 25 passes in last week’s win.

Shoemaker has a group of talented receivers who can run after the catch, including Kyler Whicker, who caught seven passes last week for 143 yards; and Alex Puffenberger, who also caught seven passes with two going for touchdowns.

“The quarterback is very accurate,” noted Coach See ROCKINGHAM, Page 4B

HOW THEY GOT HERE Rockingham County 7 Reidsville 50 Eastern Randolph 27 Walter Williams 53 Bartlett Yancey 6 Western Alamance 27 McMichael 14 Northeast Guilford 35 Eastern Alamance 26 Northern Guilford 37 Person 38 Morehead 47 Freedom

(9-3) 34 27 7 0 49 10 12 40 21 7 14 29

Kings Mountain 56 South Caldwell 38 TC Roberson 27 Cuthbertson 17 Shelby 48 Stuart Cramer 56 North Gaston 38 Hunter Huss 27 Ashbrook 15 Burns 63 Forestview 38 Crest 48 Forestview

(11-1) 6 21 17 20 (ot) 14 20 13 26 0 7 14 13

Mountaineers roll over Jaguars 48-13 Kings Mountain strong in all phases of the game Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers scored on five of their first six possessions and rolled over Forestview 48-13 in an opening state 3A playoff game Friday night at John Gamble Stadium.

It was the Mountaineers’ second win in three weeks over the Jaguars.

Kings Mountain had beaten the Gastonia visitors 63-7 in a regular season game on October 27 to clinch at least a tie for the Big South 3A Conference championship. They followed that up with a 38-14 win over Crest in their final regular season game to win the BSC title outright.

Kings Mountain was strong in all three phases of the game. The first unit defense held the Jaguars to minus rushing. Led by AJ Austin, JT Cash, Jerdon Pressley, Jeremiah Brown and others, the Mountaineers threw the Jaguars for losses on their first six running plays and seven of their ten rushing plays in the first half for a combined total of minus 32 yards.

The Jaguars gained 77 yards in the second half, with 70 of them coming on a touchdown run by Jalen-Neely Baldwin in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Jake Lee hit 16 of 33 passes for 108 yards but was under heavy pressure all night.

“I was a little bit worried going in,” admitted Mountaineer coach Greg Lloyd. “I don’t like to play a team twice in the same season. But we played a good game and got it under control pretty early.”

That, they did.

The Forestview defense was able to hold the Mountaineers to a 37-yard Micah Randall field goal on their first possession but the Jaguars had very little success holding the Mountaineers down after that.

Sophomore running back Ricaylen Mack pounded their defense for 218 yards on 28 carries and three touchdowns. The Mountaineers led 31-0 at the half and 41-0 after a Mack 10-yard touchdown run with 3:16 left in the third quarter. After the defense held the Jaguars to three and out, the Mountaineer coaches turned the game over to the reserves.

After KM’s early field goal, the Jaguars were able to pick up a couple first downs on a 12-yard pass reception by Baldwin, and a personal foul penalty against KM for roughing the kicker on a punt attempt.

But following a 41-yard punt to the KM 30, the Mountaineer offense got in high gear. It took just three plays to score with Christopher Brittain hauling in a 58-yard touchdown pass from Kaylon Wade, and Randall adding the PAT for a 10-0 lead.

Three plays later KM’s Reese Reinhardt intercepted a pass at the Forestview 12 yard line, and Mack covered the distance with a run off left tackle to run the score to 17-0.

The Mountaineers were rolling again on their next possession, reaching the Forestview 40 on a 27-yard reception by Kobe Paysour.

But penalties pushed them

Kings Mountain’s Ricaylen Mack (22) runs behind the blocking of Holden Turner (8) in the Mountaineers’ 48-13 win over Forestview in Friday’s opening round state 3A playoff game at Gamble Stadium. back and they were forced to punt.

Taking over on their own 43 following a punt, the Mountaineers covered 57 yards in eight plays.

Facing third and five at the Forestview 13, Wade hit wide receiver Dontavious Hughes on a quick screen and he raced untouched into the end zone for a 24-0 lead.

Mack went nine yards off left guard for a 31-0 lead at halftime.

Randall’s second field goal – this one from 39 yards – ran the lead to 34-0 before Mack’s final TD of the night, a 10-yard run that followed a 40-yard jaunt, ran the score to 41-0 and brought the reserves in.

After the Jaguars rallied to cut the score to 41-13, Seth Bishop returned a kick to the Foresetview 29 and

Qua Brooks went the distance around right end for the final TD of the night.

“We scored on five of our first six possessions, so that was good,” Lloyd said. “I thought our pass rush was really good. Our defensive backs did a good job covering them and making plays.

“We made too many penalties,” he added.

“Other than that we were good in all phases.

“Mack was running the ball hard. He had a really good game. He ran the ball hard and protected the ball.

“We had a lot of success running the ball right at them. I thought Holden Turner did a good job as the lead blocker for Mack.

We can always count on him getting the tough yards. We go as he goes.”

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Mountaineers Post Game Stats KMHS vs. Crest

November 10, 2017 YARDSTICK First downs Yds. rushing Passing Yds. passing Fumbles lost Punts Yds. penalized

KM 17 300 4-9 95 0 5-30 80

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Score By Quarters Q1 Q2 Q3 FV 0 0 0 KM 17 14 10 Kings Mountain High senior basketball player Adrian Delph signs to play for Appalachian State’s Mountaineers as members of his family and KMHS staff look on. Front row, left to right, are Adrian’s father Jermaine Delph, Adrian, his mother Demetrice Delph and sister Jasmine Delph. Back row are KMHS athletic director, Adrian’s brother Jermaine Delph Jr., assistant coach Matt Bradley, head coach Grayson Pierce, assistant coach David Marsh and KMHS principal Julie Rikard.

5 KM netters all-BSC Kings Mountain High placed five players on the 2017 All-Big South Conference tennis team, and Coach Rick Henderson earned his third straight coach of the year award.

Leading the list of all-conference selections was junior Natalie Lutz, who earned her second straight Player of the year Award. Lutz went undefeated during the regular season with her only loss coming in the state tournament to last year’s state 3A singles champion Rose Kenney of Charlotte Catholic.

Also earning all-league honors were Madelynn Frye, MC Johnson, Amber Belcher and Jasmine Guy. All five of the KM honorees went undefeated in singles and doubles during the conference season.

Kings Mountain’s #5 seed, Sarah Bell, lost her only singles match of the season in the Crest match; therefore, the all-conference award went to the Crest player.

“It’s hard to put into words how much our women’s tennis team has accomplished over the last three years,” said Coach Henderson. “Having won three consecutive cham-

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FIRST PERIOD KM – 8:33 – Micah Randall 37FG. 37-yd. drive following FV punt. Mack 2-18 rushing.

KM - 4:30 – Christopher Brittain 58-pass from Kaylon Wade (Randall kick). 70-yd. drive, 3 plays following FV punt.

KM – 3:24 – Ricaylen Mack 12-run (Randall kick). First play following pass interception by Reese Reinhardt.

SECOND QUARTER KM – 7:10 – Dontavious Hughes, 13 pass from Wade (Randall kick). 57-yd. drive, 8 plays. Mack 6-41 rushing.

KM – 3:24 – Mack 9 run (Randall kick). 66-yd. drive, 6 plays.

Mack 5-48 rushing.

THIRD QUARTER KM – 6:04 – Randall 39FG. 36-yd. drive following FV punt and personal foul penalty.

KM – 3:16 – Mack 10 run (Randall kick). 61-yd., 4 play drive following FV punt. Mack 4-61 rushing, including 40-yard run to FV 10.

FOURTH QUARTER FV – 8:07 – Baldwin 70 run (Medlin kick). Four play, 80 yd. drive following KM punt.

FV – 3:04 – Jacob Dennard, 70-punt return (Kick failed).

KM – 2:39 – Qua Brooks 29 run (Randall kick).First play after Seth Bishop 30-yd. KO return.

KM RUSHING Ricaylen Mack 27-218, Kaylon Wade 2-(-4), Christopher Brittain 2-7, Brooks 12-59, Mike Toms 1-7, Belton Pressley 7-9.

KM PASSING Wade 4-9-95.

KM RECEIVING

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Ricyalen Mack 1-(-3), Dontavious Hughes 1-13, Kobe Paysour 1-27, Christopher Brittain 1-58.

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pionships and going undefeated during this three year span is remarkable.”

The KM ladies posted a 21-0 conference record and 30-1 overall mark during that span, with the only loss coming in 2016 against Wed-

dington.

“To have five all-conference players is an amazing feat for our tennis program, but I’d be the first to say that each and every one of our players deserved this honor,” Henderson said. “Having an

astonishing individual record of 86 wins and one loss in both single sand doubles during the ten matches that were played during our regular season is unheard of.

I can’t imagine this record being broken for a long time.”

KMMS has big opening week Kings Mountain Middle’s volleyball team got its season stated in style last week with three thrilling victories over Lincolnton, North Lincoln and

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The offense was led

by Aaliyah Byers, Ashlyn Wood and Jacie Jarvis.

Andrea Melton, Austyn Dixon, Mary Bearfield,

Ashlyn Wood and Lily Gold led a solid defense.

Lily Gold and Caroline Barber led the team in assists.

Andrea Melton, Ashlyn

Wood and Caroline Barber put up substantial points from the service line.

The Lady Patriots travel to East Lincoln today.

Thurs., Nov. 16 4:15 – Middle school wrestling, East Lincoln at Kings Mountain.

4:15 – Middle school volleyball, Kings Mountain at East Lincoln.

4:30 – High school basketball, Shelby at Kings Mountain (JV boys 4:30, varsity girls 6 p.m., varsity boys 7:30 p.m.)

6 p.m. – High school swimming, Crest, Ashbrook, Huss, Shelby and Burns at Kings Mountain.

TBA – High school wrestling, Kings Mountain and West Caldwell at Burns.

Fri., Nov. 17 Mon., Nov. 20 4:15 – Middle school wrestling, Crest at Kings Mountain.

4:15 – Middle school volleyball, Kings Mountain at Crest.

Tues., Nov. 21 4:15 – Middle school volleyball, East Lincoln at Kings Mountain.

4:15 – Middle school wrestling, Kings Mountain at East Lincoln.

4:30 – High school basketball, Charlotte Christian at Kings Mountain (JV boys, varsity girls, varsity boys).

TBA – High school wrestling, Kings Mountain in Tri-County Invitational at Ashbrook.

Wed., Nov. 22 TBA – High school wrestling, Kings Mountain in Tri-County Invitational at Ashbrook.

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MS wrestlers open season Kings Mountain Middle School opened its wrestling season last week with a win over North Lincoln 78-24 and losses to Lincolnton 72-30 and Burns 60-33.

KM winners against Lincolnton were Caleb Martin, Charlie Melton, Peyton Fisher, Marcus Hager and AJ Richardson.

Winners against North Lincoln were Kyle Jackson, Luke Sanders, Jordan Moore, Maddox James,

Charlie Melton, Ben Bridges, Peyton Fisher, Marcus Hager, TJ Hall, Malachi Welch, AJ Richardson, Chase Ellis and Justin Visoso.

Winners against Burns were Jordan Moore, Maddox James, Cole Irby, Peyton Fisher, Michael Lubas and Chase Ellis.

Kings Mountain was scheduled to face West Lincoln yesterday and will host East Lincoln Thursday.

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Kings Mountain High football fans braved the cold weather Friday night to watch their Mountaineers open the state 3A playoffs with a 48-13 victory over the Forestview Jaguars at John Gamble Stadium. The Mountaineers, Big South 3A Conference champions, carry an 11-1 overall record into a second round game against Rockingham Friday at 7:30 at Gamble Stadium.

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will be a big test. They will be bringing a really good football team here Friday.

“They beat a good team last week in Freedom. Freedom is young, but they played Shelby a one touchdown game.”

Kings Mountain will be looking for its first 12-win season since 2015, when they made it to the Western Regional championship game against South Point and finished 12-3.

“We’ll be facing a very good team,” Lloyd said.

“We have to be ready. We’ll have to be able to move the ball and make plays on offense, and do a good job against their passing game and keep them out of the end zone.

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They have excellent size up front on both offense and defense.”

Their leading rusher is Anthony Seadano, who rushed for 226 yards and four touchdowns last week.

Their defense is just as impressive as the offense as it forced six turnovers as the Cougars rolled to a 33-0 halftime lead.

“They run a 4-3 on defense,” Lloyd said, “and they have a lot of speed there too.”

Rockingham County’s nine wins are their most since 2012 when they finished 9-4 and lost out in the second round. They’re pumped and hoping to get past the second round Friday.

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Ms. Ellis has been teaching at KMIS for 5 years in the areas of English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. In addition to teaching, Ms. Ellis is a dedicated volleyball coach. She is the Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach for Kings Mountain High School as well as the Head Volleyball Coach for Kings Mountain Middle School. She also sponsors a volleyball club at Kings MounLINDSAY ELLIS tain Intermediate School to teach foundational skills in preparation for middle school. On the weekends, she is a volunteer coach for Carolina Juniors in Charlotte. This year, Ms. Ellis was selected as KMIS’ AGAPE Award winner. Ms. Ellis demonstrates a passion for teaching and a dedication to excellence. When asked why she decided to be a teacher, her response included wanting to have the same effect on students that her teachers had on her. She also wants to teach students not just academic skills but additional life skills that can be used throughout their entire futures. Thank you Ms. Ellis for all you do.

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KMHS Winter Sports Schedules BASKETBALL NOVEMBER 16 – Shelby 21 – Charlotte Christian 25 – at Concord First Assembly (2:30 men only) DECEMBER 1 – at Cox Mill 5 – East Burke 6 – at Concord 8 – at Shelby 12 – at Stuart Cramer 15 – North Gaston 19 – at Hunter Huss 27-29 – Christmas Tournament at KMHS (time TBD) JANUARY 2 – at Ashbrook 4 – Forestview 5 – Burns 12 – at Crest 19 – Stuart Cramer 23 – at North Gaston 26 – Hunter Huss 30 – Ashbrook FEBRUARY 2 – at Burns 6 – at Forestview 9 – Crest *Game times are 4:30 for JV boys, 6 p.m. for varsity girls, 7:30 for varsity boys unless otherwise indicated).

SWIMMING NOVEMBER 16 – KM, Crest, Ashbrook, Huss, Shelby and Burns, 6 p.m.

30 – KM, Crest, North Gaston, Cramer and Burns, 6 p.m.

DECEMBER 7 – KM, Crest, Burns, Forestview, Highland Tech, 6 p.m.

JANUARY 4 – KM, Crest, Shelby, Burns, 6 p.m.

18 – KM, Crest, Cramer and Huss, 6 p.m.

25 – Big South Conference meet, 5 p.m.

FEBRUARY 3 – 3A Western Regional, TBD 8 – 3A State meet, TBD *All regular season and Big South Conference meets at KMHS.

INDOOR TRACK DECEMBER 14 – AT Polk County Reindeer Games, Columbus, NC 18 – at JDL invitational, Winston Salem JANUARY 13 – at JDL Invitational, Winston Salem 17 – at Polk County Polar Bear, Columbus 24 – Polar Bear meet with Bessemer City, Crest, Hunter Huss and Shelby at KMHS track.

31 – at Polk County WNC Polar Bear championship, Columbus FEBRUARY 10 – 3A State meet at JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem

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Pre-sale Harris joins HomeTrust Bank tickets for Friday game Tickets for Friday's state playoff game at Kings Mountain High School will be pre-sold beginning Wednesday at lunch at the KMHS main office.

Tickets will be sold Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during lunch.

Buying tickets in advance will avoid long lines at the ticket booth on Friday night.

Asheville, NC – Home Trust Bank has announced that David Harris has joined HomeTrust Bank as Vice President and County Executive for the bank’s Cleveland, Gaston, Polk and Rutherford County Markets in North Carolina.

Harris and his family reside in the Greater Kings Mountain area.

Jonathan Jobe, Senior Vice President, and Regional President, commented, “David is a proven banker and experienced leader. He brings a wealth of commercial banking knowledge and local market expertise to our business clients.”

Harris has 18 years of financial services industry experience, serving North Carolina markets ranging from Charlotte to greater

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Free seminar on taxes The Small Business Center at Cleveland Community College will offer a free seminar presented by the NC Department of Revenue on Thursday, November 30, 2017, at the LeGrand Center, 6-9 p.m.

“We want to make this information about state tax responsibilities available to all Cleveland County entrepreneurs and business owners,” said Steve Padgett, Director. Any entrepreneur, small business owner, or potential small business owner is invited to attend this free seminar.

The seminar will cover basic requirements to help North Carolina businesses understand the laws and obligations necessary to be a compliant business.

Participants will become familiar with NC tax laws that are pertinent to businesses and the responsibilities of a business owner.

The seminar will also cover the basics of tax compliance ranging from registering your business, to withholding from employees, and sales and use tax requirements. At the end of the seminar, there will be a question and answer session with the presenter and networking possibilities with other business owners.

Registration is necessary for this seminar and is available on the Cleveland Community College website [www.clevelandcc. edu] or you may register in person at the Small Busi-

ness Center office in the LeGrand Center.

The objective of the Small Business Center at Cleveland Community College is to increase the success rate and the number of viable small businesses by providing high quality, readily-accessible counseling and assistance to prospective and existing small business owners. The Small Business Center is a community-based provider of education, counseling, referral, and information services.

If you would like more information, you may contact Steve Padgett at 704-669-4146 or email padgetts@clevelandcc.edu.

ment and investments. He earned a BS in Business Management from Gardner-Webb University and Masters of Business Administration from Belmont Abbey College.

“I’m pleased to join HomeTrust,” said David Harris. “I pride myself on being a successful part of a company’s financial team - working in partnership to help them meet their business’ financial goals as well as their personal financial goals. HomeTrust Bank’s full service banking solutions will enable me to continue to bring value to my business clients and better serve the financial needs of our business community.”

HomeTrust is the third largest community bank headquartered in North Carolina with assets of $3.2 billion.

Trash pick-up Schedule For holidays

City offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23 and November 24 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Garbage service for the week will be as follows: Monday’s garbage will be picked up on Monday, Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday’s garbage will be picked up on Wednesday.

Recycling service will be as follows: Route 6 and 7 will be picked up Monday, routes 8 and 9 will be picked up Tuesday and route 10 will be picked up Wednesday.

By JIM MILLER Editor

How to Protect Yourself from Peripheral Artery Disease Dear Savvy Senior, For the last six months or so, I’ve been having problems with my hips and legs cramping when I walk, although they feel better once I stop. I thought it was just because I’m getting old, but my friend was telling me about a leg vein disease called PAD and thinks I may have it. What can you tell me about this condition?

Limping at 60 Dear Limping, The health condition your friend is telling you about is known as “peripheral arterial disease” (or PAD), which is an under the radar disease that affects up to 12 million Americans.

It happens when the arteries that carry blood to the legs and feet become narrowed or clogged over the years with fatty deposits or plaque, causing poor circulation.

But you also need to be aware that because PAD is a systemic disease, people that have it are also much

more likely to have clogged arteries in other areas of the body like the heart, neck and brain, which greatly increase the risks of heart attack or stroke.

Few Symptoms Unfortunately, PAD goes undiagnosed and untreated way too often because most people that have it experience few, if any symptoms.

The most common symptom, however, is similar to what you’re experiencing: pain and cramping in the hip, thigh or calf muscles, especially when walking or exercising but usually disappears after resting for a few minutes.

Another reason PAD is under-diagnosed is because many people assume that aches and pains go along with aging and simply live with it instead of reporting it to their doctor.

Other possible symptoms to be aware of include leg numbness or weakness, coldness or skin color changes in the lower legs and feet, or ulcers or sores on the legs or feet

that don’t heal.

activity and smoking cessation.

Are You at Risk?

Like most other health conditions, the risk of developing PAD increases with age. Those most vulnerable are people over the age of 50 who smoke or used to smoke, have elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, are over weight, or have a family history of PAD, heart attack or stroke. African Americans are also twice as likely to have PAD as Caucasians.

If lifestyle changes aren’t enough, your doctor may also prescribe medicine to prevent blood clots, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and control pain and other symptoms.

And for severe PAD, the treatment options are angioplasty (inflating a tiny balloon in the artery to restore blood flow then removed), the insertion or a stent to reopen the artery, or a graft bypass to reroute blood around the blockage.

If you’re experiencing any symptoms or if you’re at increased risk of PAD, you need to be tested by your doctor or a vascular specialist. He or she will probably perform a quick and painless ankle-brachial index test, which is done by measuring your blood pressure in your ankle as well as your arm and compare the two numbers.

With early detection, many cases of PAD can be treated with lifestyle modifications including an improved diet, increased physical

To learn more about PAD, visit the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute at www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/ educational/pad.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit www.savvysenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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Six veterans honored by Hospice At “We Honor Veterans” Honored were John Smarr, a resident of Kings Mountain Care, who served in the United States Army and was celebrating his 88th birthday at a party at the facility; Luico Wilson, Army veteran, and father of Debbie Crocker, owner of the assisted living and special care unit located at 115 Ferguson Drive, and

Crocker’s brothers, Denorris Wilson and Fedrick Wilson, both of whom served in the US Army.

Chris Dye, the grandson of employee Patti Dye, was recognized for his service in the US Navy and Jackie Delamonico, a staff member at KM Care Center,

was also recognized for her service in the N. C. National Guard.

“It was a blessing to have my family recognized this way,’’ said Crocker.

“The ceremony was a moving recognition of veterans’ service and sacrifice.”

Rev. Dr. Terry Floyd,

Hospice Chaplain who presented the pins, said, “It is our hope and goal that our veterans know we appreciate them and the sacrifices made to maintain the freedoms that we hold so dear. We recognize the hardships that all veterans have endured as a result

of their willingness to risk their lives to maintain our veteran.”

Patriotic wreaths made

by Hospice volunteers are given to all veteran patients and these are displayed on the door of the patient’s home or room.

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Patriotism and emotions ran high recently at Kings Mountain Care Center as Hospice Cleveland County honored six veterans with special recognition and a pinning ceremony.

The “We Honor Veterans” program is held every year and recognizes veterans living in nursing and assisted living facilities.

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As of Nov. 1, businesses taking angels include NEG (formerly PPG), Kendrion, Hurst Jaws of Life, Fidelity Bank Shelby, Kings Mountain State Employees Credit Union, Plaster Family Dentistry, Uptown Shelby Association and, new this year, Hanesbrands.

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Alliance Bank & Trust Company, operates 4 community-oriented branches in Gaston and Cleveland Counties in North Carolina that offer a full array of banking services. Additional information on Alliance Bank & Trust’s locations and the products and services offered are available at http://www. alliancebanknc.com/.

475 ‘angels’ looking to Salvation Army for Christmas Cassie Herndon Tarpley Special to the Herald SHELBY - We usually think of angels helping us, but there’s a group of angels in Cleveland County hoping for help from the community this Christmas.

The Salvation Army in Shelby took applications from 192 families during the recent Angel Tree sign-up process.

That translates 475 children, ages birth to 12, that the Army pledged to help with gifts this season.

A child’s first name, age, sex, clothing sizes and gift wishes will be attached to a paper angel to be hung on host trees around the community, waiting to be adopted.

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Millie Holbrook is a lifelong resident of Cleveland County and her family owned Keeter Ford Motor Company, which operated in Shelby for more than 80 years until sold in 2014. Millie recently retired as the Executive Director of the LeGrand Center where she served since 2013.

Millie also previously served as an Instructor/Program Coordinator/Department Head for Health and Physical Education at Cleveland Community College from 2002-2013 as well as Associate Director of the Dover Foundation, Cleveland County YMCA, from 1999-2002.

Millie is a past Board member of Carolina State Bank and is a former LPGA touring Professional, presently a Life Member. She is married to Eddie Holbrook, Cleveland County Commissioner, and both were instrumental in bringing the American Legion World Series to Shelby. Mr. and Mrs. Holbrook together have four children and eleven grandchildren.

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KMLT auditions Nov. 19, 20 The Kings Mountain Little Theatre will conduct auditions for “Amelia Earhart Flights of Fancy,’’ on Sunday, Nov. 19 and Monday, Nov. 20 from 7-10 p.m. at Joy Performance Center.

There are roles for eight men and eight women from teenagers to senior citizens.

Jim Chandler is directing the production which will be staged on Feb. 23, 24, 25 and March 2, 3, by the Kings Mountain Little Theatre.

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AWARDS TO CADETS - Civil Air Patrol Squadron Commander Lt. Motto, left, presents the Billy Mitchell award to 2nd Lt. Anthony Vagnozzi, 2nd Lt. Tracy Stewart, 2nd Lt. Cassie Woods and 2nd Lt. Emily Taylor.

ROTARY WINS BIG– Travis Arends of Gemma, left, presents a check for $38,000 to Kings Mountain Rotary Club to be used in the club’s Weekend Back Pack project for children. Also pictured are Rotarians Brenda Lovelace and Mary Grace Keller. The money is the result of a successful golf tournament sponsored by Gemma Power Systems.

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The Civil Air Patrol is a non profit youth organization for children ages 12-18. Youth learn about leadership, character development, aerospace education, emergency services, and disaster relief. Cadets also learn about healthy lifestyles, physical education, drug prevention, and more.

The Shelby Composite Squadron meets every Tuesday evening from 6-8:30pm and is located at 832 College Avenue in Shelby, NC. Come out for a visit and see if this is something you or your child would like to be a part of!

This month cadets were busy with lots of different ac-

tivities including community service work, teambuilding exercises, and flight training.

One highlight of the month was Group One Commander Major Fitzpatrick along with Group One Safety Officer Captain Logel came out for a visit to the squadron.

Major Fitzpatrick gave a brief speech and then along with Shelby Squadron Commander Lt. Motto presented four cadets with the Billy Mitchell Award.

To earn the Billy Mitchell Award and the rank of Cadet Second Lieutenant a cadet must complete the promotion eligibility requirements.

These cadets have passed two comprehensive exams covering leadership theory and

aerospace topics, completed the Cadet Physical Fitness Test, gone to an Encampment and met specific leadership expectations.

Cadet Tracy Stewart, Emily Taylor, Anthony Vagnozzi, and Cassie Woods have gone above and beyond their schooling to earn this achievement.

Cadets who receive the Billy Mitchell Award are also eligible for advanced placement to the grade of E-3 (Airman First Class) should they choose to enter the US Air Force.

Only 15% of Civil Air Patrol cadets will obtain the General Billy Mitchell Award.

2017-2018 Citizen & Business of the Year Named

2017-2018 Citizen & Business of the Year Named

Pictured Bessemer City 2017-2018 Citizen of the Year, Wes Brown, and business of the year, Bessemer City Crisis Center. Photos courtesy of Hydeia Hayes.

Pictured Bessemer City 2017-2018 Citizen of the Year, Wes Brown, and business of the year, Bessemer City Crisis Center. Photos courtesy of Hydeia Hayes.

Congratulations the 2017-2018 City City have received new roofs, extensive landscaping Crisis Center Store of Bessemer Congratulations to theto2017-2018 Besse-Bessemer the Bessemer community and decidramps. The Bessemer has City AreaThe Chamber Centerand has Thrift expanded from its mere two Citizen of the Year, Pastor Wes Brown and Bessebeen completed at the Community Garden, BC CenCity, now located at 315 E. Virginia Avenue, mer City Citizen of the Year, Pastor Wes ed to step up and answer the call of ser- of Commerce recognized Mr. Wes Brown part time workers to a staffhas of been one full mer City Business of the Year, Crisis Center & Thrift tral, and BC Primary.

Under Mr. Brown’s direction a staple in the community since the 1980’s.

The Cri-BesBrown and Bessemer City Business of vice. Since 2012, six homes have received and stated that “without his vision for time employee and three part time.

Store.

Mr. Brown is credited with creating the Hope 4 the Bessemer City Boys & Girls Club has received sis Center has expanded from its mere two part time the Year, Crisis Center & Thrift Store. Mr. new roofs, extensive landscaping has been the event and passion for Bessemer City, semer City Area Chamber of Commerce Gaston annual day ofcreating service in Hopeat the extensive repairs from interior to newwould acces-stillworkers to a”staff of one fullthe time employee three Brown is credited with theGaston Hope County. completed Community Garden, sopainting many citizens be in need. recognized Crisis Centerand and Thrift 4 Gaston has helped many Gaston County locals since sibility ramps.

The Bessemer City Area Chamber of part time.

Bessemer City Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Gaston annual day of service in Gaston BC Central, and BC Primary. Under Mr. The Crisis Center and Thrift Store of Bes- Store, and thanked them for meeting the its inception 2009. saw the needsdirection of Commerce recognized Mr. Wes Brown stated that atrecognized CrisisofCenter and Thrift Store, County.

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BC High High School SchoolFootball Football BC Co- ConferenceChamps Champs Co-Conference The City of Bessemer City congratulates the Bessemer City High School Varsity football team for their win over rival Cherryville Friday, November 3. BCHS

Varsity finishes a historic regular season with a 10-1 overall record and a share of the Southern Piedmont 1A Conference Championship.

Want to show your

support for our Yellow Jackets? Plan to attend the play off game Friday, November 17th kick off at 7:30 PM center-field of Bessemer City High School.

Pictured Bessemer City High School Varsity Football team. Photo courtesy of Kristin Hartsell Boone.