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Al Conklin KM’s ‘Winter Wonderland’ Dec. 2 Parade Marshal Al Conklin, WBTV meteorologist, will be the Grand Marshal for the Town of Grover 2017 Christmas parade Dec. 2. Anna Hughes, parade chairman for the sponsoring Grover Women’s Club, said plans are underway for one of the largest parades ever. There is no entry fee to participate. Conklin started his forecasting career as a weatherman in radio at Accu-Weather in Pennsylvania and remained there for four years as a broadcast meteorologist. He began his television career at Wilmington, NC’s WECT in 1989 a Meteorologist ‘Environmental reporter. After a two-year stint at WINK-TV in Fort Myers, FL and a year at WTVJ in Miami, FL. He returned to the Carolinas
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and WBTV in Charlotte in April of 1993. He was honored with the AMS TV Seal of Approval and the 1997 Emmy for Best Weathercast. Conklin is married with two daughters and a son. The parade lineup is on Spring Acres about a block from the Main Street of Grover and begins at 10 a.m. The parade steps up at 11 a.m. To sign up for the parade call Anna or Mark Hughes at 704-730-9221.
Community Advent Services to begin Kings Mountain Ministerial Association will sponsor three Advent services each Wednesday in December prior to Christmas. The theme is “Faith, Hope and Love” and local ministers will conduct the 12 noon services. After each service the host church will provide a light lunch with a suggested donation of $3. Dr. John Sloan Jr., pastor of First Baptist Church, will lead the Dec. 6 service on the subject, “Faith,’’ at Central United Method-
ist Church. Wednesday, Dec. 13, the host church will be First Church of the Nazarene and Rev. Joshua Morgan, pastor of Advent Lutheran Church, will be speaker on the subject, “Hope.’’ First Presbyterian Church will host the Wednesday, Dec. 20 service with Rev. Ron Hawkins, pastor of Grover Church of God, using the topic, Love.” Rev. Ron Caulder, President of the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association, invites the public.
Cantata Dec. 3 At Eastside Eastside Baptist Church of Kings Mountain will present the Christmas cantata, “Come Let Us Adore” Sunday evening, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. “Come Let Us Adore” is a musical filled with songs to draw the heart closer to the true joy of the season. The blend of new seasonal
anthems and traditional carols will awaken different perspectives of the Christmas story. Pastor Ron Caulder invites the public to come and join them in this musical experience as they lift up choruses of worship as we all relive the miraculous story of Christ’s birth. After the presentation there will be an afterglow fellowship in the church’s fellowship building. Eastside Baptist Church is located at 308 York Road in Kings Mountain.
The snow celebration, the big finale to “Home for Christmas” in Kings Mountain Dec. 2 will be the manmade stuff falling from the sky at Patriots Park after “The Grinch that Stole Christmas” stage show at 5:30 p.m. “We’ve got a big calendar of events planned on Dec. 2 beginning with the parade at 3 p.m.,’’ says the city’s Events Coordinator Christy Conner. She said that individuals, organizations, and groups may register at city hall to participate. A registration fee is $20 and payable with the completed registration form. Santa’s big welcome
party will start after the parade about 4:30 p.m. at the Gazebo stage in Patriot’s Park. The jolly ole man from the North Pole will arrive courtesy of a Kings Mountain Firetruck. Prior to Santa’s arrival, Mayor Scott Neisler will read the classic “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Children can give their wish list to Santa who will be on the stage to gather the kids in his arms. The mayor will switch on the lights of the popular synchronized light show orchestrated to music and Conner says the lights will transform the downtown into a winter wonderland.
At 5:30 p.m. in the Liberty Falls Amphitheatre the story of Dr. Seuss” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” will be presented by a performer from the Kings Mountain Little Theatre and
his dog, Max. “There will also be inflatables for the kids to enjoy, games, and plenty of food in this Winter Wonderland extravaganza,’’ said Conner.
Lynch to succeed Focht at KM Historical Museum The board of directors of the Kings Mountain Historical Museum announced today that Adria Focht, Museum/ Curator for the past five years, is taking a new position with the Charlotte Museum of History as President and Chief Executive Officer. As Focht completes her duties on Friday, the board will welcome Sarah Lynch as the Museum’s new Director and Curator on Dec. 4. Focht coordinated the 75th anniversary celebration of the Historic Kings Mountain Post Office, the current home of the Museum, and helped coordinate the National Register of Historic Places designation for the building and the return of the original Post Office
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mural. Focht coordinated with partners to benefit the Museum several successful grants, including the award of a large federal grant to digitize their collections and has overseen five highly successful Museum fundraisers where one in 300 participants won a top prize of $10,000. “I have been honored to serve the Kings Mountain Historical Museum and the community in this role over
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the past five years. I have deeply appreciated the support of a fantastic board of directors and the citizens of this region. I look forward to working in partnership with KMHM in the future and to supporting the continued success of this organization,’’ said Focht. Under Focht’s leadership, the Museum’s annual visitation nearly doubled and the Museum’s annual operating budget was increased over
a third by introducing new income sources, such as a membership program and exhibit sponsorship model. By strengthening the Museum’s budget, Focht became the KMHM’s first full-time staff member,’’ said KMMS president of the board of directors. “Sarah Lynch stood out to us due to her experience with KMHM and her excitement for the Director and Curator role. She is a hardworking, patients, kind and caring person with strong museum skills and we feel she will be an ideal fit for the Museum and the community,’’ said Museum President Susan Champion. Champion said the board of directors received 31 well See MUSEUM, Page 7
Paper cranes from 79 KMMS students Going to Japan’s Child of Peace Museum Paper Origami cranes from students in Donna Logan’s 7th grade Language Arts class at Kings Mountain Middle School are being shipped to the Child of Peace Museum in Hiroshima, Japan – and they get there in time for Christmas. Students read the book, a true story, “Sadako and the 1,000 Paper Cranes,’’ and started the project in memory of the 12-year-old girl who died of leukemia or the ‘atom bomb disease’ as it was called. At age 2 Sadako lived one mile from where the Atom bomb was dropped in Hiroshima. Parents feared their children would die “from the Atom bomb disease” and there was a legend that the gods would spare the child’s life if 1,000 paper cranes could be made. The young girl had made 644 herself and her classmates had finished the project and an extra See JAPAN, Page 7
PAPER CRANES GOING TO JAPAN – Students in Donna Logan’s 7th grade Language Arts class at Kings Mountain Middle School have made 101 paper cranes for the Child of Peace Museum in Hiroshima, Japan. They are mailing them in time for Christmas.
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Nancy Sue Carroll teacher assistant KINGS MOUNTAIN -Nancy Sue “Toot” Carroll, 67, of 123 North Railroad Ave., passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017, at her residence. Born in Kings Mountain, she was the widow of James Edward Carroll and the daughter of the late Clyde and Emma Lynch Breakfield. Mrs. Carroll previously worked as a teacher’s assistant and was a member of Glory Bound Baptist Church. Surviving Mrs. Carroll are one sister, Alice Rote; one brother, Daniel Bowen and wife, Kay; two granddaughters, Kristen and Hailey Nance; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Carroll was preceded in death by two sons, Gary and David Nance; three sisters, Betty Barnett, Hazel Lewis, and Florence Sipe; and two brothers, Reginald and William Breakfield. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, from 1 – 2 p.m. at Gordon Mortuary of Gaffney, 211 E. Frederick St., Gaffney, SC 29340. Funeral services will immediately follow at 2 p.m. in the Gordon Mortuary of Gaffney Chapel with Pastor Michael Rote officiating. Interment will follow at Frederick Memorial Gardens. The family will be at their respective homes. The Book of Memories is available at www.gordonmortuary.com. Gordon Mortuary of Gaffney is serving the Carroll family.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN Gary Zeb “Red” Croom, 56, passed away Saturday November 18, 2017 at Robin Johnson House. He was born January 15, 1961 in Elizabethton, TN to the late Jessie James and Vada Overman Croom. Gary was a very quiet, loving, caring person. He was friendly to everyone. He loved camping, trips to the mountains, and being outdoors. He was a wonderful husband, father, and Pop-pop. Gary was also a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 33 years, Rita Bumgardner Croom; son, Josh Croom and fiancee Niki; brother, Ricky Croom; grandchildren, Draven, Ashe, and Aliyah; and extended family in Elizabethton, TN. Services are private. To offer condolences, please visit www.siskbutler. com Arrangements by Sisk-Butler Funeral Home, Bessemer City
Ronnie Leonhart KINGS MOUNTAIN: Ronnie Dean Leonhart, 76, died, at his home, on Friday, November 17, 2017. He was born on March 17, 1941 to Marvin Bishop and Ida Barrett Leonhart. He was a faithful member and deacon of Faith Baptist Church of Shelby, NC and retired from L&L Auto Parts of Grover, NC. The family received friends Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 5-7 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Shelby. The funeral service was held Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 2 p.m.at Shelby’s Faith Baptist Church. Burial was in Kings Mountain’s Mountain Rest Cemetery. Online condolences: www.claybarnette.com Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby is assisting the family
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KINGS MOUNTAIN Margaret Burton King, 88 of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on November 18, 2017 at Kings Mountain Hospital. Born in Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late John Harper Burton and Laura Goforth Burton. The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.
Grace United Methodist Church is planning special services during the holidays and invites the community. A Hanging of the Green and Chrismon service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. Members will decorate a special Chrismon tree on the lawn of the church on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 3 p.m. The tree will be dedicated to the neighborhood children of all ages and all children and youth of the community are invited to help decorate the tree and to enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. In e vent of rain, the event will be held in the church fellowship hall. A cantata will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 24, at 11 a.m. A Christmas Eve service will be held at 5 p.m. A Bible study is held each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Ladies Sunday School classroom. Rev. Julie Roberts is instructor. A Bible study is held each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall with Jeannine Fisher instructor.
Trio charged with alleged drug activity An investigation by the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department into alleged drug activity and the making of several controlled buys resulted in arrests of three suspects. Three people were arrested by Sheriff’s Deputy Tim Sims on Nov. 17 for alleged drug violations after he stopped a motorist for a moving violation and received consent from the driver for a K-9 to search the vehicle. Robert Lee Oxendine, 27, of 7062 Casar Road, Lawndale, was charged with trafficking methamphetamine, 40 grams, carrying a concealed weapon, a .357 caliber handgun, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was jailed under $100,000
secured bond. Robyn Rena Price, 44, of 117 Big Hill Road, Lawndale, was charged with possession of methamphetamine (15 grams), possession with intent to sell/deliver methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was jailed under $75,000 secured bond. On Oct. 5 Price was charged with conspiring to sell methamphetamine and maintaining a dwelling for selling narcotics and received $10,000 secured bond. Street value of the total 55 grams of methamphetamine is $5,665. Richard Alan Thurman, Jr., 36, of 117 Big Hill Road, Lawndale, was charged on Oct. 5 with intent to sell/deliver methamphetamine and
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maintaining a dwelling for selling narcotics. He remains in Cleveland County Detention Center in lieu of $30,000 secured bond. Sheriff Alan Norman said, “Anyone who reads these articles on drug arrests might notice a pattern. We are very good at putting drug dealers in jail. Either they are very slow to recognize or too greedy to care that we don’t
stop investigating them just because we have put them in jail one time. We would prefer they stop dealing drugs on their own, but we are more than happy to arrest them again. Drug dealing continues to destroy many families across our nation. My mission is to end this brokering of human misery in our county.”
$3500. NOV. 8: Officer Chi Ming Lai said that Jose Luis Zuniga Ledesma, Stoneville, NC, operating a 2012 Ford, backed into a parked 2006 Infiniti owned by Bennie Craig Douglas, Hilton Head Island, SC. The accident happened at 100 Woodlake Parkway. Property damage was estimated at $3,000 to the Douglas vehicle. NOV. 9: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Gregory Douglas, 309 Somerset Dr., operating a 2006 Dodge, struck the concrete base of a sign in the parking lot of 1011 Shelby Road. Property damage to the vehicle was estimated at $1,000. NOV. 10: Officer F. L. Wittington said that a 2013 Honda operated by Mason Giang Nguyen, Grover, backed into a 2015 Chevrolet operated by Candy Lewis of Dallas. The accident happened at a traffic light on US 74 Business. Property damage was estimated at $2,000. NOV. 10: Officer Jonathan Price said that a deer ran out in front of a 2007 Toyota operated by Scott Dean Lail of Ellenboro on the US 74 Bypass. Property damage was estimated at $2,000. NOV. 12: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Laquantis Nacole Tillman, 206 Putnam Place, operating a 2015 Kia rear-ended a 2017 Honda operated by Norman Lee Sellers, 102 Scism Road, at the US 74 off ramp East at NC 161. Tillman said her child in the back seat started crying and she looked back and the accident happened. Property damage was estimated at $2,000. NOV. 12: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Christopher James Smith, 315 Oak Grove Road, operating a 2005 Toyota, swerved to miss an animal on the US 74 Bypass. The vehicle left the road and into trees. Property damage was estimated at $2500. NOV. 13: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Courtney Rose Kendrick, Clintonville, WI, traveling on US 74 Business, said that
the 2004 Chevrolet she was driving began to shake and the front right tire became detached from the vehicle. Property damage was estimated at $1500. NOV. 14: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Ronnie J. Jessup, Jr., 121 Wright Road, operating a 2001 Ford, backed into a 2002 Toyota operated by Barbara Jones, 320 Wilson Terrace in the parking lot at 1011 Shelby Road. Property damages were estimated at $2700. NOV. 15: Officer DK Davis said that Roger Arrowood, 438 El Bethel Road, operating a 2004 Toyota, struck a 2000 Ford operated by April McKenzie, 922 Manor Drive. Arrowood was traveling west on Center Street and McKenzie was traveling south on NC 216 when the Arrowood vehicle pulled out in front of the McKenzie vehicle. Property damage was minor. NOV. 16: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Sharon Thompson White of Lawndale, operating a 1996 Chevrolet, was turning off Baneberry in the Manor Road area and didn’t see the pedestrian, a 17-yearold male, walking in the roadway and knocked him down with her vehicle. The pedestrian had scratches on his hand and said his knee was hurting but said if he felt worse he would go to the hospital. NOV. 17: Officer H. Carpenter said that Angelica Armstead, Gastonia, operating a 2011 Dodge, failed to stop for a stop sign at Walker and N. Cansler Street and was struck in the intersection by a 2017 Toyota operated by Clarence Denton III, 1205 Suzanne Street. Property damage was estimated at $14,000. NOV. 17: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Angelica Starr Armstead, Gastonia, was backing her 2011 Dodge from a private driveway at 503 Watterson Street and hit a parked unoccupied 2012 Nissan owned by Tressa Little of Lincolnton, in the same driveway. Property damage was estimated at $5,000.
■ POLICE ARRESTS NOV. 14: Paulette Lavell Warren, 53, 412 E. Ridge St., conspiracy, felony, maintain dwelling for controlled substance, $5,000 secured bond. NOV.15: Juluis Pagan, 48, 204 Waco Road, order for arrest, larceny, $7500 secured bond. NOV. 15: Quinton Domonike Littlejohn, 20, 607 N. Cansler St., order for arrest, possession marijuana, $500 secured bond. NOV. 15: John Patrick Logan, 49, 609 N. Cansler St., 609 N. Cansler St., obtain property by false pretense, felony, $5,000 unsecured bond. NOV. 18: Richie Gil Cash, 67, Clover, SC, DUI, $5,000 unsecured bond. NOV. 18: Troy Bruce Current II, 44, 31 Chesterfield Court, three counts indecent liberties with minor, felony, kidnaping, felony, attempted first degree sex of minor, $150,000 secured bond. CITATIONS Nov. 10: Mikaila Gabrielle Reinhardt, 19, Dallas, stop sign violation, possession marijuana. NOV. 11: Denisha Shante Roseboro, 26, 130 N. Crescent Circle, expired tag. NOV. 11: Ashley Elaine Sellers, 28, 312 Hill St., possession marijuana. NOV. 11: Nathan O’Bryan Cousart, 28, Charlotte, revoked driver’s license, no liability insurance. NOV. 12: Christopher James Smith, 25, 31 5 Oak Grove Road, expired tag. NOV. 12: LaQuantis Nacole Tillman, 39, 208 Putnam Place, failure to decrease speed to avoid a collision. NOV. 17: A 16-year-old female was cited for speeding. NOV. 17: Cameron Torrez Price, 33, Charlotte, expired tag. NOV. 17: Sheila Marie Chambers, 53, 301 Dilling St., no vehicle registration, using borrowed license plate, giving false name to officer, revoked license, fictitious tag. NOV. 18: Kenneth Craig Adkins, 37, 202 Gan-
ley St., No. 1, driving on wrong half of the highway, revoked driver’s license. NOV. 18: Justin Alexander Hosey, 25, 114 Center St., failure to burn lights, no safety helmet. NOV. 18: Katherine Graske, 43, Gastonia, expired tag. NOV. 19: Christopher Wade Puckett, 32, Gastonia, revoked driver’s license, no child seat belt. NOV. 19: Kelvin McDowell, 25, Grover, no child seat belt, revoked driver’s license, no vehicle registration. INCIDENTS NOV. 15: A resident of Groves Street reported financial card fraud. NOV. 14: A resident of El Bethel Road reported theft of a pocketbook containing US currency. NOV. 16: A resident of Panama City, FL said his 2011 Ford tailgate was stolen while the vehicle was parked at 100 Woodlake Parkway. NOV. 17: A resident of Charlotte reported theft of a 1991 blue Ford truck taken on Shelby Road by a suspect obtaining the vehicle by false pretense. NOV. 17: CVS Pharmacy, 1017 Shelby Road, reported attempted fraud by a suspect asking for prescriptions. NOV. 18: A resident of West Gold Street reported theft of a black/red Jordan Bred II valued at $160. NOV. 19: A resident of Bethlehem Road reported theft of his car keys, currency and 2017 black Honda Accord from the parking lot at the Kings Mountain Family YMCA. The value of the vehicle is $29,000. WRECKS NOV. 1: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Rico Cunningham, Gastonia, operating a 2009 Lexus, said he had to slow down for a car getting onto I-85 in front of him and was rearended by a Freightliner operated by Frank Dopp Jr. of Pembroke, GA. Cunningham was transported by Kings Mountain EMS to the local hospital. Property damages were estimated at
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ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - Kings Mountain Historic Museum Director/Curator Adria Focht speaks at the 75th anniversary celebration of the Historic Kings Mountain Post Office, the current home of the Museum.
MUSEUM BOARD – Pictured are board members of Mauney Library and the Kings Mountain Historical Museum at the announcement of a large federal grant to digitize their collections, one of several successful grants Focht has coordinated with partners to benefit the Museum.
Heritage Village Christmas Dec. 9 The 10th annual 1890’s Heritage Village Christmas Celebration, open and free to the public, will be held Dec. 9 from 2-5 p.m. at Dallas Park, 1303 Dallas/ Cherryville Highway, Dallas sponsored by the Gaston County Parks & Recreation Department. For more information call 704-9222160 or visit the county’s website at www.gastongov. com
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THE SEASON PARK BENCH SENIOR PROJECT – Kings Mountain High School senior Zach Martin has built a park bench for Patriots Park and presented it to the City of Kings Mountain. His parents, Melanie Martin, left, and Vance Martin Jr., right, are pictured with their son at the presentation., Photo by MAYOR SCOTT NEISLER
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OPINION
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
TODAY’S QUOTE:
We are in a wrong state of mind if we are not in a thankful state of mind. –Charles Spurgeon
Always a Time In Everything Be Thankful to Give Thanks In view of the many happenings that affect our readers who may be facing one crisis after another, one might wonder about the timeliness of this Lib Stewart Managing Editor year’s annual observance of Thanksgiving, credited to the Pilgrims after their survival of hardship, and for many years in America a national holiday. Yet today may also be a time to recall the philosophy of a local man who reminds “the man who had no shoes felt sorry for himself until he
saw a man who had no feet.” This nation has much to be thankful as do vast majority of its citizens. It can be thankful for far-seeing forefathers who founded a Constitution on human rights, the rights of private property, and individual rights and a governmental format that sometimes appears inefficient but has stood the test of time. It can be thankful for medical discoveries that promises man a longer and more fruitful life span. It can be thankful for the guarantees of religious freedom that enable a man to worship as he pleases. It is always a time to give thanks.
Prepare for the Holiday Shopping Season Ahead Last week, a car was broken into at the Gateway Trail, and a purse stolen from the cenLORETTA ter console of COZART the vehicle. Upon hearing this news, I started thinking about personal safety and how we can protect ourselves while shopping in the weeks ahead. With Thanksgiving and Christmas upon us, it is easy to get distracted by so many little things. But distractions are just what attackers count on when choosing a victim. So, I reached out to Assistant Police Chief Lisa Proctor and she shared some info to keep safe. Your personal safety does not have to be left up to chance. Though you cannot eliminate all possibility of becoming a victim, there are steps you can take to reduce the odds. An attacker looks for es-
sentially three things when picking a victim: • Vulnerability • Accessibility • Availability Practicing the following personal safety tips as you go about your daily activities may make you less attractive to a would be criminal. • BE ALERT!! Know who is near you and what activities going on around you. • Walk with authority, look ahead and scan your surroundings • Do not walk in poorly lit areas. • Avoid standing at a bus stop alone, especially at when it is dark. • If approached by someone in a car, change your direction and enter a crowded store or business. • Carry a cell phone and some type of safety device (i.e.: flashlight, whistle, pepper spray etc.) when walking at night. • Be alert to someone who asks for directions and/
or continues to engage you in conversation. If you are robbed: • Obey the robber's orders. Keep all communication with the robber short and simple. Don't argue! • Be identification conscious. Observe your attacker's personal appearance, type of weapon used, and type of vehicle so you can accurately describe them to police. • Immediately report the incident to the police and do not hang up until the police arrive. Online I found some good suggestions for ways to store packages in our vehicle while shopping. The ideal answer is not to store items in your car. With so much glass, cars are inherently not secure. But I know this is difficult to accomplish for many. Remember, items stolen from your car are not covered by your car insurance; they are covered by your See SHOPPING, Page 7
Looking back ( Looking back from the Oct. 20, 1997 edition of The Kings Mountain Herald) A hearing on alleged voting irregularities at East Kings Mountain Precinct will be held Friday at 1 p.m. by the Cleveland County Board of Elections. At issue is the Ward 2 seat on Kings Mountain City Council. Jerry Mullinax was the winner on Nov. 4 by a one vote margin over challenger and former commissioner Jim Guyton. Mullinax also beat Guyton two years ago by a one vote margin.
Guyton charged that some people voted in the Ward 2 race who were not entitled to and he sought a new election. The annual Christmas tree lighting Monday at Mauney Memorial Library will open the Christmas holiday season in Kings Mountain. A Dixon community father and son – David and Jeff Melton – have started a new business venture – Melton’s BP Station across from Kings Mountain Truck Plaza. Mountain Street Pharmacy held grand opening Friday and the first cus-
tomer, Bob Wilson, was presented with a pocket watch by Allen Propst. Kings Mountain High School Mountaineers are in the second round of state playoffs this week as they play East Rowan Friday night in Salisbury. The Mustangs are one of the best passing teams in the state, 10-2 overall, and one of the four playoff teams from the rugged South Piedmont Conference. The Mountaineers outscored Andrews of High Point in the first round of state 3-A playoffs last week.
Thanksgiving Wow! Can’t believe how fast the time has flown. We’re already back in November; the seasonal month of Thanksgiving. But like all the other seasons of the year, I JAMES really think we ought LOCHRIDGE, JR. Former Pastor to celebrate ThanksKM Second Baptist giving every day, all year long. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 reminds us to, “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (NKJV) Well I find that very easy most of the time. I am thankful for the opportunity God gave me to pastor Second Baptist Church of Kings Mountain for 9 years. I am thankful for the many friends that I made during those years and still correspond with on Facebook and receive phone calls from and even get to visit with from time to time. I am thankful that I have had the opportunity to multiply those kind of relationships with so many others during my years of ministry in various countries around the world. I am of course thankful for health, a roof over my head, food on my table, and shoes on my feet. I am thankful for all sorts of blessings that God has showered upon me and my wife and family through the years. He has been so good to this old boy! Yes! It is easy to be thankful for the good things and the good times that have been our lot through the years. But from time to time I have to sit down and read the aforementioned verse again and ponder its meaning.
It doesn’t say, “Be thankful in the good times or for the good things.” It says, “In everything” and in context, I believe we could understand Paul to mean, “at all times,” we are to give thanks; for everything and at all times. Now that becomes a little more difficult. But look again at the rest of the verse with me. It says, “for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” Dr. James Dobson of Focus on the Family Radio Ministry, told a story about his pet Dachshund crouching behind the couch in their living room as he watched a little hamster his daughter had in a cage for a school project. The hamster had decided that he wanted his freedom and was gnawing at the bars and trying to get out of the cage. Dr. Dobson said that Ziggy, the dog, was rooting for the hamster to gain its freedom so that he could pounce on what he perceived would be a tasty snack. The hamster saw the bars as a hindrance to his freedom while all along, unbeknownst to the hamster, the bars will really providing protection for him. I wonder how many times I am asking God to remove the bars as it were that I see as a hindrance to my freedom or enjoyment of life while all along, God has allowed the situation for my protection or to teach me an invaluable life lesson for my sake or for the sake of someone else I might share that experience with down the road. I still remember the day I invited a visitor to our church in Naples, Italy home for lunch and was showing him the wonderful parsonage the church had See IN EVERYTHING, Page 7
How to have a good day! Everybody needs a good day every now and then! Think of something or someone for which you are grateful. Maybe this is easy? Hopefully you have Glenn Mollette one or maybe dozGuest Editorial ens of people that are meaningful to you. We all have someone that aggravates us or maybe worse. We’re not going to emphasize that group in this column. They get enough glory. Today just think about those people you enjoy seeing or hearing from. Have something to do every day. It is better if you have three or more things to do. If you are going to work every day you have plenty to do. If you are raising kids or caring for family you have plenty to do. Don’t run out of things to do. Clean your house, work in your yard, or find a part-time job, but have something that requires you to put out some effort. Do something to take care of your health every day. Walking, bike riding, fervent exercise, along with focusing more on healthy eating, all have positive effects on our mental wellbeing. Try to reduce negativity in your life. Don’t watch negative cable television four or five hours a day. They are saying the same things over and over. I suspect you could start talking before you turn on the channel and verbalize almost verbatim what is being said depending on the channel. Also, reduce the negative people time in your life.
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That may be hard if you live with a negative person or have lots of negative family. Try to be the upbeat person and try to create happier conversations. This brings us to laughter. Laughter is good medicine for any mind and body. Families that laugh will be happier growing old together. Social groups that interact and laugh can’t wait to gather again. Happy churches that are laughing together will stay together and even grow. Children need to hear their parents laughing and laughing with them. Don’t make age the deciding factor. A friend of mine who had been on the sideline of life for a long time got another chance. Some tough things happened to him in life. He went through a divorce. After this life-altering event he got in trouble and had to go to prison. That was a very dark period in his life. However, in time he got back on his feet. He went forward, tried to stay upbeat, and at the age of 77 was called to serve a very vibrant church as their senior pastor. For the last three years he has done a tremendous job. He didn’t let his age, along with his past failures, cripple him for the rest of his life. Gain strength each day from outside of you. Look to God, a loving spouse, family, friends and good mentors. We all need time to be alone but we also all have times when we need support from outside of ourselves. We’ve all had a few bad days along the way. Here is to a good day for you and hopefully many of them.
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■ MEDITATION
What do you have to be thankful for? sians 1:14-17). I give thanks a n d praise, not to the god of a moment of silence, Roger R. or some Woodard, ThD. generic Senior Pastor Family Worship god inCenter vented by the mind of man. I give thanks to the God who in the beginning said “let there be”… and there was” (Genesis 1:1-3). And I give praise to the God that continues to hold this world, me and mine, in His hands (Colos-
I am so thankful for the love of God exemplified in the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ for the remission of my sins (Romans 5:8-9). Why a Holy God would even want to make such a sacrifice, much less actually do it, is a complete mystery to me. But miraculously, He did and I have taken advantage of the only avenue of salvation, Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12). How amazing that scripture says it was His plan before the foundation of this world (John 1:29/I Peter 1:20/ Ephesians 1:4). I am thankful for the
seal of the Holy Spirit that secures me in Christ (Ephesians 1: 12-14). I am thankful for the privilege of prayer (Hebrews 4: 16). I am thankful for the fellowship of believers (Psalms 133:1/Hebrews 10:25), and the congregation I’m privileged to serve. I am thankful for God’s Word that is a “lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” (Psalms 119:105). I am thankful for godly parents who lived the love of Jesus in front of me daily and led me into fellowship
with Christ. (Ephesians 6:4/ Proverbs 22:6). I am thankful for a godly, faithful and lovely wife that has been my best friend for over 51 years (Proverbs 18:22). I am thankful for two beautiful and God fearing daughters who have given us six wonderful grand children. (Proverbs 17:6). I am thankful for sickness we didn’t have, bad news phone calls we did not receive, and accidents that did not occur. I am thankful for the roof over my head, food on my table, clothes on my back, a car to drive (al-
beit an old one), relatively good health and reasonable amount of income to pay my obligations. And as my lovely wife often says,” I thank God for His faithfulness to us in little things”. For truly He has blessed us with more than we’ll ever know. Oh yes, I have plenty to be thankful for; much, much more than I even know! With the psalmist I say, “O give thanks unto the LORD, for He is good: because His mercy endureth forever” (Psalms 118:1).
Handel’s Messiah at Ambassador Baptist College The public is invited to kick off the Christmas season with Ambassador Baptist College’s annual presentation of Handel’s Messiah. On Friday, December 1, and Saturday, December 2, the college chorale will be singing excerpts from Handel’s Messiah, as well as additional Christmas selections. The doors will open each night at 6:15 p.m. and the concert will start at 7 p.m. Both concerts will be held in the R.A. Torrey Auditorium and are free of charge with a nursery provided for children. The college is located at 101 Stockton Street in Lattimore.
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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
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BIBLE VERSES OF THE WEEK Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all! Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.`Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord. Instead, “If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals of shame on their heads.” Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good. Romans 12:14-16 (NLT)
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■ LIFESTYLES Family classic “The Nutcracker Ballet” Annual Holiday Home Tour Dec. 2 features five beautiful Opens Dec. 1 weekend in KM The family classic, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. at Joy Per- Pay Pal at https://sites.goo- homes decorated for Christmas
“The Nutcracker Ballet,’’ the all-time favorite story of Clara’s magical trip to the land of sweets, will be presented by Kimberla’s School of Classical Ballet on Friday, Dec. 1 and Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. and Sunday,
formance Center in Kings Mountain. Tickets are $12 for general admission seating or $75 for a mezzanine seating cluster of 4 with hor’doeuvres. Tickets are available by calling 704-300-4130 or
gle.com/site/kmnutcrackerballet/tickets Experience this magical storybook ballet with your family and friends or escape one evening to dream with your children.
OFFICERS OF GATEWAY TRAIL - Officers of the Gateway Trail are pictured at an appreciation dinner Tuesday night at Kings Mountain Art Center at the Depot. From left, Andy Kane, of Carolina Thread Trail, Bill McCarter, Mary Wade Smith, President Ronnie Franks and Executive Director Shirley Brutko. Photo by LIB STEWART
The Cleveland County Arts Council’s 8th Annual Holiday Home Tour on Saturday, December 2, features an exceptional array of five beautiful homes each uniquely decorated for the holiday season. This home tour celebrates not only the interior design and architecture of the houses but the individual styles of holiday decor of the homeowners. The tour begins at 10 a.m. at the home of your choice. The tour ends at 4 p.m. at homes number 1 and 2; with all other homes remaining open until 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the Arts Center, 111 S. Washington St, Shelby, by phone in advance or at the homes the day of the tour. A beautiful hand decorated artisan wreath will be raffled off to a lucky tour attendee. “We are very excited to have such unique homes this year,” said Shearra Miller, Executive Director for the Arts Council. “From renovated historic homes
to newer homes, we have something for everyone. This year the tour literally will take you from one side of our County to the other!” Also that day, stop by the Arts Council to check out “Handmade for the Holidays” Gift Gallery. The entire gallery will be transformed into a lovely holiday gift shop filled with artwork by local and regional artists, available to purchase as gifts or just to take home! Lunch will be available for $5 from 11:30 -1 p.m. at the Arts Center during the tour. Other holiday events at the Arts Council include “Holiday Happy Hour” --- Food, music, holiday demonstrations and a chance to begin shopping at Handmade for the Holidays Gift Gallery on Nov. 30, 5:30 – 7:30. Tickets are $10. Buy tickets for both the Holiday Happy Hour and Holiday Home tour and save $5. The following homes will be on the tour: 1. David and Marie Brin-
kley 413 Country Club Acres, Kings Mountain *the tour will end at 4 p.m. at this home The home of David and Marie Brinkley was built in 1989. After raising their three children, the home has undergone several renovations. These include a sunroom addition, back porch and pool addition, a complete kitchen makeover, and most recently, a basement remodel. The traditional home features an open floor plan on the main level, 5 bedrooms, and a sports themed basement.’’ We enjoy decorating for Christmas with a variety,’’ said Mrs. Brinkley. 2. Bruce and Laura Boyles 543 Coman Lane, Kings Mountain The tour will end at 4 p.m. at this home Built in 2008, the home of Drs. Bruce and Laura Boyles is at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on a 5-acre See HOME TOUR, Page 7
Gateway ‘good example’ of use by area citizens ‘’Kings Mountain’s Gateway Trail is a good example of a vehicle for economic and community development,’’ said Andy Kane, Trails promoter in 15 counties, including Cleveland, guest speaker at Tuesday night’s annual appreciation dinner hosted by Kings Mountain Gateway Trail at Kings Mountain Art Center. Kane showed slides of various trails and said that Carolina Thread Trail began 27 years ago with one person who saw the need to protect the Catawba Land Conservatory’s 16,000 acres. Since that time 88 different communities have developed trails including Lincoln County’s threemile Sally’s Trail, Little Sugar Creek Greenway in Mecklenburg County, a nine mile stretch of trail at Lake Wylie and Cramerton with two bridges, one leading to Cramerton and the other Goat Island and in this area Gateway Trail where hundreds of walkers come from a wide area to enjoy the trail. Carolina Thread Trail has provided the funds to add on two or three more miles at Gateway in the next five years and Kane is overseeing local planning.
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HONORED – Gene White, who has walked more than 5,000 miles on the Gateway Trail, was honored by officers of Gateway Trail Tuesday. He was presented a hand-carved bird house and a tree will be planted at the Trail in his honor. President Ronnie Franks makes the presentation. Photo by LIB STEWART Catawba Lands Conservatory is the lead agency for the Carolina Thread Trail, a regional network of trails, blue ways, and conservation corridors that will ultimately link more than 2.3 million citizens in the two Carolinas. Currently, over 250 miles of thread trail are open in the two Carolinas with 14 active corridors under development. The Thread Trail provides multiple benefits
to this region as well as Gateway to enhance quality of life and free to use and accessible to everyone. Gateway Trail President Ronnie Franks introduced and thanked officers and presented a hand carved bird cage to Gene White, who has walked over 5,000 miles since the Trail’s opening in 2009. A tree will also be planted at Gateway Trail to honor White.
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Don’t fry that turkey without proper gear RALEIGH - Thanksgiving is a time to spend with family and friends, and to eat and enjoy time together but the dangers in frying your turkey can spoil your plans. Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas Day and Christmas Eve. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in 2015, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 1,760 home cooking fires on Thanksgiving Day. Today, the NC Department of Insurance and the State Fire Marshal’s Office along with the Raleigh Fire Department discussed what can happen with these oil See PROPER GEAR, Page 14
toes, rice or biscuits. SUNDAY POT ROAST Jane Clemmer 2 to 3 lbs. boneless sirloin tip beef roast 3 cups quartered raw potatoes 2 cups carrot chunks 2 cups onion rings, raw Cook roast in slow cooker for 3 to 4 hours. Just before leaving for Sunday School add raw vegetables. Continue cooking. This will be ready when you return from worship services Make a salad and warm a few rolls. Lunch is ready. SUNDROP CAKE Donna Wray 5 eggs 3 cups sugar 2 cups flour 2 sticks butter ½ cup shortening 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. lemon extract 6 oz. Sun Drop cola
Glaze 2 c. confectioner’s sugar 2 oz. Sun Drop 2 Tbsp. margarine Cream sugar, margarine, and shortening together. Add flour and eggs. Blend well. Add flavorings, then add Sun Drop last. Bake in greased, floured tube pan at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes. Turn onto cooling rack. While slightly warm, place on cake plate and glaze. CHOCOLATE NUT PIE Faye Kerns 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup sugar ½ cup flour 1 stick butter melted 1 cup pecans 1 tsp. vanilla ¾ to 1 cup chocolate chips Mix well and pour into unbaked pie crust. Bake at 325 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool before cutting.
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The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Lattimore, 4112 Five Points Road, in Shelby. The home of Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Boyles at 543 Coman Lane in Kings Mountain.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Roseboro, 208 Vauxhall Drive, in Shelby.
HOME TOUR From Page 6 tract. With an open floor plan, hardwood floors, a two-story fireplace in the great room and wall-to-wall windows overlooking a screened porch, the home feels more like it might be a lodge secluded in the mountains. During the Christmas season, the centerpiece of the family celebration is a 14-foot live tree with heirloom and unique ornaments that have been collected by the family and handed down from parents and grandparents. During the Christmas season the Boyles home features a large number of Nativity scenes from their collection throughout the house in addition to several other unique and collectible holiday displays. 3. Richard and Altman Anderson 316 Country Club Acres, Shelby *the tour ends at 6 p.m. Built in 1966, this sprawling one story estate, sits upon a slight hill, overlooking the expansive front lawn and boasts a panoramic view of the Cleveland Country Club Golf Course. The sunsets are magical from the slate tiled front porch, which lends itself to a scene that never gets old. As you enter the home, you are immediately welcomed into a grand foyer, with inlay
MUSEUM From Page 1 qualified candidates from 13 states across the nation for the Director and Curator position. Champion said that Norma Hamrick Drewery, the Museum’s administrative assistant, will soon retire after an eight-year tenure with KMHM. The Museum’s board is currently reviewing applications submitted for this position and hope to fill the role soon. During her tenure, Drewery served as the”
marble floors, richly painted caviar walls, accented with imported Italian plaster molding. The foyer extends into a widened hallway, that spans the entire length of the home, measuring half a football field. The Anderson home features simply elegant Christmas decorations and nine Christmas Trees. Richard's tree in his study highlights his career as a Professional Basketball Player and Altman's tree is a Crowning Glory to her reign as Miss North Carolina USA 1990. The home is immensely enjoyed by Richard and Altman, along with their two children, Arden and Alex. 4. Donald and Elaine Roseboro 208 Vauxhall Dr. Shelby The tour ends at 6 p.m. This home was built in 1977 and remodeled after 2010. It features large front and back decks, two Sun rooms with gorgeous views of the creek running alongside the house and picture perfect views out every window. The main floor has a sunken living room with fireplace and keeping room, formal dining, kitchen with breakfast area, and the master suite with sitting room and gas logs fireplace. The bottom level has two bedrooms, large office plus a large family room with wood burning fireplace.’’ It will be our pleasure to intrigue you with the beauty and splendor of our home during this
Christmas Season,’’ said Mrs. Roseboro.” 5. John and Lelia Lattimore 4112 Five Points Rd. Shelby The tour ends at 6 p.m. The John Lattimore House was originally built as a 2 story log structure around 1800. Sitting in a beautiful rural setting, it retains most of its original features. The farm on which it sits has been the home of eight generations of the family, starting with Revolutionary War veteran "Captain John" Lattimore. The house was expanded by his grandson "Big John "Lattimore in 1832, using a “balloon "framing technique. The homeplace was unoccupied for 50 years until 2002 when John and Lelia Lattimore, using the US Department of Interiors' specifications, began the restoration project. They moved into the home in 2007. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places, was designated a historic landmark by Cleveland County, recognized for historic restoration by the Daughters of the American Revolution, and received a special recognition by Historic Shelby Foundation. Christmas decorations will include boxwood, live greenery, and a cedar tree cut from the property. For more information call 704-484-2787 or visit our website www.ccartscouncil.org.
right hand” of three former Museum directors, played an integral role in KMHS’s annual fundraiser and spearheaded the development and operations of the Museum’s gift shop. Her extensive knowledge of local history has deeply enhanced the Museum’s exhibit narratives, and her gracious nature made her a favorite amongst visitors,’’ Champion added. Lynch earned a B.A. in History from Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs and recently completed her MA in Museum Studies from
the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom. She began her museum experience as an intern at Kings Mountain Historical Museum and says that she owes much of her training and enthusiasm for the museum field to the people and history of the area. Lynch went on to gain experience at seven other museums and historic sites, including the Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby, the Boiling Springs Museum, the Edgar Allen Poe Museum and most recently York Minster in the United Kingdom.
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The home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Anderson, 316 Country Club Acres, in Shelby.
JAPAN From Page 1 2,000. The child died at age 12 and in 1958 a memorial was established at the Child’s Peace Museum and paper cranes were sent and continue to be sent to the museum in Sadako’s memory. The crane project took hours of research by the
teacher who received an email from a Japanese man on Nov. 1 after Donna had emailed the Child of Peace Museum for directions on how to present the cranes. However, Mrs. Logan doesn’t speak Japanese and she researched more and finally via computer found someone who could translate the email she received from the Museum. The Museum official had written that they they would wel-
SHOPPING From Page 1 homeowner’s policy. If you rent and don’t have renter’s insurance, then these items aren’t covered. If your car is broken into and packages stolen, you’ll need to file two claims: one for vehicle damage and one on your homeowner’s policy. So, you have two deductibles to pay. Knowing that, here are a few tips to keep in mind if you must store items in your car: • Lock your car doors and close windows. Most thefts are “crimes of opportunity”, such as an unlocked door. • Don’t leave cell phones, sunglasses, bags or other personal property sitting on the seat or the floor of your car. If spotted by a thief, a smash and grab can occur in less than 15 seconds. • Covering items with a blanket only make thieves think you are hiding something expensive. • Keep all purchases in the trunk if possible. More than 23 million people said they have had packages stolen from their homes before they could open them, according to a new survey from insuranceQuotes.com, a division of Bankrate Inc. When having
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From Page 4 provided for Belinda and me. We were standing in our garage and I suddenly found myself telling this guy that I had only met a couple of hours before the story I just related here. Suddenly, with tears running down his face, he said, “Why are you telling me this? You don’t know me or the things
come the cranes from the 79 students in the USA. Parents donated the 12-inch square paper which students designed and colored. Logan’s four grandchildren got excited about the project and helped out too. The Folded Crane Club was formed after the death of the young Japanese girl and they wrote in the book,” This is our cry, this is our prayer, Peace in the World.”
packages delivered to your home, here are a couple tips to keep in mind. • Ask for a tracking number, so you’ll know when your package is delivered. • Request a signature for delivery, so packages won’t be left at your door. • Have your packages delivered to your workplace, if allowed. • Request the delivery person to leave your packages in a less conspicuous place, like your patio. • Have packages delivered to a neighbor who is home during the day. • Order items so they will be delivered on days you are home. While you cannot eliminate all possibility of becoming a victim, you can take steps to reduce the odds. If you make a shopping plan and stick to it, you will probably have the best outcome. Bring a shopping buddy and park in well lighted areas. Store packages in the trunk and put your phone away while walking to and from your car. Chief Tessneer put it best when he told me, “the main thing is being aware of your surroundings.” Thieves choose a distracted person as their victim. If you become a victim, be alert, stay calm and gather as much info as possible. If the assailant asks for your wallet or purse, give it to him. Don’t argue. Things are just things, and your life is worth far more than what you have in your wallet.
my family is going through right now back in the States and yet this story is exactly what I needed to hear.” Praise the Lord! He did it again. And He continues to help me as I yield myself and my mouth and my talents to Him each day. And not just me, but He will annoint and use any and all of His children when we surrender ourselves to Him. And that’s another thing I am thankful for. How about you? Selah! Think about it!
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Round 3: Robinson at KM Friday Round three of the state 3A playoffs is coming up Friday when Kings Mountain hosts a very good Jay M. Robinson team at 7:30 at John Gamble Stadium. The competition gets tougher each week, and this week’s opponent has some very impressive players. “They are a very explosive team,” said Mountaineer head coach Greg Lloyd. “This is going to be a great challenge for us.” Robinson comes in with an 11-2 overall record and is on a 10-game winning streak. They won the South Piedmont Conference
championship with a perfect 5-0 record, defeating perennial power Kannapolis in the conference showdown. They are strong in all phases of the game and will be the best team the Mountaineers have played. Their starting quarterbacks have combined for over 1,700 yards passing, with the current starter Chase Orrock hitting 52 of 92 passes for 904 yards. He is also a big running threat. Their top two rushers – Dawson Williams and Que Reid – have combined for almost 2,000 yards rushing, and they have a host of tal-
ented receivers, led by Williams with over 500 yards. They will be a formidable foe as they run a lot of different formations. “Their two running backs are excellent,” said Lloyd. “They’re fast and really run hard. They put a lot of pressure on your defense.” The Mountaineers and Bulldogs have played two common opponents, Cuthbertson and Crest. The Bulldogs blew out Cuthbertson 33-6 while the Mountaineers had to come from behind in the second half to See ROUND 3, Page 13
HOW THEY GOT HERE Jay M. Robinson 6 Hibriten 33 Cuthbertson 0 Hickory Ridge 51 Anson County 22 Mt. Pleasant 56 West Stanly 33 NW Cabarrus 36 Concord 21 Cox Mill 49 AL Brown 54 Central Cabarrus 69 Tuscola 24 Crest
(11-2) 33 8 18 28 18 7 0 22 13 42 33 41 21
Kings Mountain 54 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 53 Rockingham Co.
(12-1) 6 21 17 20 (ot) 14 20 13 26 0 7 14 13 7
Basketball sweeps Lions Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers opened their 2017-18 basketball season Thursday night at home with a sweep of the Shelby Lions. The Lady Mountaineers had no trouble in the opener as they turned a 9-9 first quarter tie into a 57-31 rout. The Mountaineers got off to a lightning quick start, cooled off in the second quarter but came out strong after intermission to defeat the Lions 62-53. Leeasia Rhodes scored 16 points, Hannah Clark had 14 points and five assists, and Niya Kelly contributed 11 points and eight re-
bounds to lead the KM girls. After a 9-9 first quarter tie, the KM ladies outscored Shelby 13-3 in the second quarter and 23-5 in the third period to turn the game into a rout. All 12 of the KM ladies got into the game and six of them took part in the scoring. Clark, last year’s leading scorer, got off to a cool start, scoring only three points in the first half but Rhodes, a senior four-year starter, scored six of KM’s nine first quarter points. Two three-pointers by Rhodes and another trey by Sarah Drennan early in the See BASKETBALL, Page 11
Kings Mountain quarterback Kaylon Wade (11) rolls out to throw one of his four touchdown passes in Friday’s 53-7 state playoff win over Rockingham County. Photos by Gary Smart
Mountaineers roll over Cougars in round two to improve to 12-1
Kings Mountain’s Landry Crawford gets ready to fire a three in Thursday’s season opener with Shelby at Parker Gym. Photos by Gary Smart
After an early 7-7 tie, Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers scored 23 unanswered second quarter points and rolled to a 53-7 victory over Rockingham County’s Cougars in the second round of the state 3A playoffs Friday night at John Gamble Stadium. The two teams traded first quarter touchdowns but the Mountaineers took advantage of some big plays by the offense, defense and special teams to put 23 points on the board in the second quarter to blow the game open. The Mountaineers continued to play lights out in the second half and carried See MOUNTAINEERS, Page 12
Kings Mountain receiver Kobe Paysour (12) takes a screen pass for a touchdown in last week’s win over Rockingham County at Gamble Stadium.
Barrett signs baseball deal the season with a .318 batting average, .464 on base percentage and .773 slugging percentage in leading the Salina Stockade to the championship over the Coastal Kingfish. Barrett, the son of Jack and Margo Barrett of Kings Mountain, was a standout outfielder and infielder during his high school career with the Mountaineers. He started for three years and had a .300 plus career batting average. Barrett went on to play at Limestone College before transferring to St. Andrews. During the summer collegiate baseball season, Barrett was the everyday third baseman for the Charlotte Crushers in the Carolina Virginia See BARRETT, Page 12
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Kings Mountain High senior golfer Alex Goff signs to play college golf with the University of Kentucky of the Southeastern Conference. He is pictured, front row, with his parents Miriam Goff and Brian Goff. Back row are KMHS athletic director Mark Latham, Alex’s sister Emma Goff, and KMHS principal Julie Rikard.
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Kings Mountain High senior baseball player Brent Bell signs to continue his playing career at Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh. He is pictured on the front row with his parents Brent Bell, left, and Teresa Bell. Back row, left to right, are KMHS athletic director Mark Latham, assistant baseball coach Eric Boyd, head baseball coach Matt Bridges and principal Julie Rikard.
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KMHS vs. Rockingham County November 17, 2017 YARDSTICK First downs Yds. rushing Passing Yds. passing Fumbles lost Yds. penalized
Score By Quarters Q1 Q2 Q3 RC 7 0 0 KM 7 23 16
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BASKETBALL From Page 10 third quarter broke the game open. L’Mea Littlejohn, daughter of former Mountaineer athlete Rev. Lamont Littlejohn, led the Lady Lions with 12 points. Landry Crawford’s three pointer from the corner staked the Mountaineers to a 3-0 lead just after the opening tip and the home team rolled to a 24-11 advantage after the first period. Crawford added two more treys as the Mountaineers built a 14-4 lead, and Isaiah Grier’s trey and a jam followed by a free throw by Zeke Littlejohn closed out the quarter. With the Mountaineers’ leading scorer from a year ago, Adrian Delph, spending the second quarter on the bench in minor foul trouble, the Lions roared back and took a 31-28 lead into the break. Delph returned in the third period and scored 11 of his 13 points to spark the Mountain-
eers to a 51-45 lead going into the final chapter. The Mountaineers froze the ball for the first half of the fourth quarter and Shelby scored off a couple of steals to come within 51-50 with 4:26 remaining. Crawford canned a threepointer a minute later to push the lead to 54-49, and Littlejohn scored on a follow-shot a minute later to make it 56-49. Shelby didn’t get closer than five points after that. Littlejohn rebounded his own miss to push the lead to 58-51, and Delph’s jam with 1:12 remaining put the game in the bag at 60-51. Littlejohn finished with 16 points to lead the KM attack. Crawford added 15, Delph 13 and Nolan Raby 11. GIRLS GAME KM (57) – Drennan 6, Clark 14, Roberts 4, Hopper 6, Kelly 11, Rhodes 16. S (31) – Littlejohn 12, Brown 2, Watkins 2, Withrow 2, McCluney 10, Clyde 2, Thompson 1. BOYS GAME
KM 16 184 11-18-3 248 1 68
RC 11 114 6-21-2 146 0 55 T Q4 F 0 7 7 53
FIRST PERIOD KM – 5:19 – Kobe Paysour 3 pass from Kaylon Wade (Micah Randall kick). 47 yard drive, 3 plays following RC punt. Paysour 2-46 receiving. RC – 0:50.1 – Noah Jones 19 pass from Shoemaker (Hill kick). 73-yd. drive, 8 plays following pass int. by Ray Stevens. SECOND QUARTER KM – 7:17 – Christopher Brittain 51 yd. flea flicker pass from Wade (Randall kick). First play following RC punt. KM – 7:04 – Safety, RC QB Shoemaker kicked ball out back of end zone following high snap. KM – 4:38 – Kobe Paysour, 42 pass from Wade (Randall kick). 46-yd. drive following RC free kick. KM – 3:54 – Day Day Wilson, 15 interception return (Randall kick). THIRD QUARTER KM – 10:55 – Safety, AJ Austin tackled Shoemaker in end zone. (Randall kick). KM – 8:02 – Wade, 1 run (Randall kick). 34-yd. drive following free kick and Seth Bishop 16-yard return. Holden Turner two receptions for 28 yards. KM – 0:10.9 – Brittain 30 pass from Wade (Randall kick). 44yard, 4-play drive following RC punt. FOURTH QUARTER KM – 6:03 – Qua Brooks, 19-run (Randall kick). 61-yd., 9-play drive following RC punt. Key plays 13-yd. run by Brooks, 10-yd. reception by Dontavious Hughes and 9-yd. run by QB Belton Pressley. KM RUSHING
Mack 26-128, Brooks 5-34, Wade 5-8, B. Pressley 3-15, Bishop 1-(-1). KM PASSING
Leeasia Rhodes fires a three in Lady Mountaineers’ season opening win over Shelby Thursday at Parker Gym.
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KM (62) – Delph 13, Littlejohn 16, Raby 11, Grier 7, Crawford 15.
Kobe Paysour 4-89, Brittain 4-121, Turner 2-28, Hughes 1-10.
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KMMS volleyball improves to 5-0 Kings Mountain Middle School’s volleyball team posted two more victories last week to run their record to 5-0 heading into their final pre-Thanksgiving game Monday against East Lincoln. The Patriots shutout both West Lincoln and East Lincoln 5-0. The Lady Patriots were led by Andrea Melton and Rachel Whitaker from the service line.
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Aaliyah Byers, Jacie Jarvis and Ashlyn Wood had outstanding offensive displays. Melton led the team in digs while Lily Gold and Caroline Barber led the team in assists. “They are playing with a lot of energy and a lot of great communication,” said Coach Lindsay Ellis. “They are really gelling well on the court and I am excited to see them to continue to grow.”
MS wrestlers defeat EL Kings Mountain Middle’s wrestling team defeated East Lincoln 63-33 Thursday to run its record to 2-3. The Patriots were scheduled to face East Lincoln Tuesday. Winning matches against East were Trey Platt, Kyle Jackson, Jordan Moore, Charlie Melton, Shamma-
ron Gantt, Peyton Fisher, Amarian Banner, Marcus Hager, TJ Hall, Dylan Rush and Chase Ellis. The Patriots fell to West Lincoln 57-39 Tuesday night. KM winners were Dylan Platt, Charlie Melton, Peyton Fisher, Amarian Banner, AJ Richardson, Michael Lubas and Chase Ellis.
Kings Mountain Middle’s Caroline Barber sets up a teammate in last week’s win over East Lincoln. Photos by Gary Smart
Leigh, Simpson win CC golf The Cleveland County Senior Golf Association played last week at Kings Mountain Country Club and Deer Brook. On Tuesday at KMCC, Sam Leigh shot low gross with a 72. Mike Barber and Richard Hammitt tied for low net at 63. Barber won the playoff hole with a par on 15. Bob Mori was closest to
the pin on #5 and Lawrence Bolin sank the longest putt on #9. On Thursday at Deer Brook, John Simpson won with a low gross of 79 while Al Dudlud won low net with a 64. John Caveny was closest to the pin on #12 and Elmer Black sank the longest putt on #18.
Daryl Black has first ace Daryl Black of Kings Mountain scored his first hole-in-one in the Cleveland County Senior Golfers Association round at Deer Brook in Shelby Thursday.
Black used a pitching wedge on hole three. The ace was witnessed by Elmer Black, Richard Davis and Keith Lackey.
Kings Mountain’s Lily Gold bumps the ball in last week’s middle school volleyball match at KMMS.
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WRESTLING (East Division) Teams West Lincoln Lincolnton Burns Kings Mountain North Lincoln East Lincoln (West Division) RS Central Chase East Rutherford Crest Shelby
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League. During his time there he was selected twice to the all-star game, staring both and being selected MVP of the Crushers in 2015. The Garden City team will be playing in the Patriots League, facing independent pro teams from Kansas to California. He will report to spring training on May 13 and the 80-game season will go from late May until the end of July. Playoffs will be in August. The league is well-scouted by major league scouts, and Barrett hopes he will catch their eye.
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From Page 10 a 46-7 lead into the fourth period. After a 19 yard touchdown run by Qua Brooks with 6:03 left in the game, the contest finished under a running clock. “I was pleased,” noted Mountaineer coach Greg Lloyd who saw his team win its 12th game in 13 outings. “We did a good job in all three phases of the game. We executed very well. Our defense caused some turnovers and had them in third and long a lot, and our offense did a good job taking care of the ball and executing.” The Mountaineers basically shut down the Cougars’ much heralded passing game. Their quarterback, Christopher Shoemaker, hit well over 70 percent of his passes the previous week in a big win over Freedom but the Mountaineers limited him to 6-of-21 completions with two interceptions, one of which was a pick six by freshman linebacker Day Day Wilson. “Our defense covered them really good,” said Coach Lloyd. “Our pass rush was really solid. They did get deep in our territory a couple more times but our red zone defense was very good.” The Mountaineers got a solid offensive effort from quarterback Kaylon Wade, who hit 11 of 17 passes for 238 yards and four touchdowns. Sophomore running star Ricaylen Mack didn’t score but pounded the Cougar defense for 128 yards on 26 carries. Mack carried six times for 30 yards on the game’s opening drive as the Mountaineers reached the Rockingham 25, but the home team lost the ball on downs. Kings Mountain’s defense showed its strength right off the bat, forcing a three and out. The Mountaineers took over at their own 47, and Wade immediately hit freshman receiver Kobe Paysour with a 43 yard pass at the RC 10. Two plays later the two hooked up again on a threeyard slant that put KM on top 7-0. The Cougars got their offense going late in the quarter, driving 73 yards to score on a 19 yard pass from Shoemaker to Noah Jones. Christian Hill’s PAT tied the score with just 50 seconds left in the quarter. Kings Mountain was threatening again following the RC kickoff, but coughed up the football at the Cougars’ one yard line. A tackle for loss by Stefan Chisholm and a minus 9-yard sack by Jerdon Pressley and Nathan Lease forced a punt. The points then began coming fast for the Mountaineers. On their first play from scrimmage following the punt, Wade hit Christopher Brittain on a 49-yard flea flicker and Micah Randall kicked the second of seven straight PATs for a 14-7 KM lead. On the first play following
Randall’s kickoff, the center’s snap from the 12 sailed high over Shoemaker’s head into the end zone. With the KM defense bearing down on him, Shoemaker kicked the ball out the back of the end zone for a safety, putting the Mountaineers up 16-7. Brittain returned the free kick to the RC 46, and four plays later Wade hit Kobe Paysour with a screen and he made several good moves through the RC defense for a 42-yard touchdown and a 23-7 lead. On their very next possession, the Cougars were backed up on their own 14 facing second and 21. Wilson broke in front of a RC receiver for a 15-yard pick six which ran the score to 30-7 with 3:54 left in the half. The Cougars’ Anthony Sedano broke loose on a 65 yard run to the KM 12, and a KM personal foul penalty on the tackle put the Cougars on the KM seven. Two plays later KM’s Reese Reinhardt picked off a pass to end that threat and send the Mountaineers into halftime with a big lead. Early in the third quarter, the Mountaineers moved ahead 32-7 when AJ Austin sacked Shoemaker in the end zone for another safety. Seth Bishop returned the free kick 16 yards to the RC 34, and Wade hit Holden Turner with passes of 13 and 15 yards to set up a TD by Wade on a quarterback sneak. Randall’s PAT increased the lead to 39-7. Rockingham threated once more, driving from its own 29 to the KM three before a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct call put them back on the 19. A fourth down pass fell incomplete and they never threatened again. Late in the quarter, KM took over at the RC 44 following a short punt. Facing second and 10 from the 30, Wade hit Brittain with a touchdown pass down the left side for a 46-7 lead. Kings Mountain’s reserves took over after that and quarterback Belton Pressley engineered a 61 yard touchdown drive which was capped by a 19-yard run by Brooks on an option pitch from Pressley. “I was proud of the effort everybody gave,” said Coach Lloyd. “Our red zone defense was very good, the kick coverage was good (the Cougars were stopped short of the 20 except on one kick that went into the end zone for a touchback). I was proud of the effort that everybody gave in all three phases that gave us the opportunity to win.” He said he was also pleased with the defensive scores. The interception return and two safeties actually meant the KM defense outscored Rockingham 11-7. “It’s real good when that happens,” Lloyd said. “The chance of winning is greatly enhanced when the defense scores.”
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Michael Gulledge of Dilling Heating of Kings Mountain presents a certificate for a new heat pump/air conditioning unit to family members of Lela Garner of Grover, who won a special drawing for the grand prize during at a recent KMHS football game. Fans registered for weekly prizes throughout the regular season, and all those winners’ names were put into a drawing for the grand prize at the final regular season home game. Accepting on behalf of Mrs. Garner are Ebony Garner, second from left, and Lela Garner, second from right. Right is KMHS athletic director Mark Latham.
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Sarah Drennan works the ball around the outside for Kings Mountain’s girls in last week’s win over Shelby.
Kings Mountain’s Dontavious Hughes returns a kickoff in Friday’s state playoff game with Rockingham County at John Gamble Stadium.
Kings Mountain’s Treszure Hopper breaks past the Shelby defense for a basket in last week’s season opener at KMHS.
Isaiah Grier puts up a short jumper for the Mountaineers in last week’s season opening win over Shelby at Parker Gym.
Kings Mountain line coach Kevin Cruise keeps a close eye on the action during Friday’s state playoff game with Rockingham County.
Kings Mountain was up to the task last week against a Rockingham County team that was much better than the final score indicated. The Cougars had been having phenomenal success getting off quick screen passes to the outside and having their receivers out-run defenders down the field. But, that didn’t happen against the Mountaineers. “We just tried to get up in their face real tight,” Lloyd said. “Our guys did a good job. We didn’t want to give them a short field. Their quarterback had a very low
completion percentage. Everybody pretty much did what they were supposed to do against their receivers.” The Mountaineers’ victory last week marked the second time in the past three years that they’ve won 12 games. Their win total over the past three seasons is 32 and they’re just the second team in school history to win that many games over a three-year period. The 1996, 1997 and 1998 teams won 33 games, including a school record 14 in 1998 when they played for the state championship.
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Kings Mountain’s Nathan Lease (34) puts pressure on Rockingham County quarterback Christopher Shoemaker (11) in Friday’s game at Gamble Stadium. KM won 53-7.
From Page 10 win 27-17. The Bulldogs got by Crest 24-21 in a second round playoff last week, and the Mountaineers broke open a close game in the second half to defeat the Chargers 38-14 in their regular season finale. “This is going to be a good match-up,” Lloyd predicted. “They have a lot of good players. We’re going to have to come out ready to play. This is going to be one of our toughest games of the season.”
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Bike Drive ers 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.
KMMS pins Crest 69-30 lie Melton, Peyton Fisher, Marcus Hager, T.J. Hall, Dylan Rush, Malachi Welch, A.J. Richardson, and Thomas Lubas. KMMS moves to 3-3 on the year and 2-3 in the division.
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Leaf pick-up Is underway “Leaf season” started in October. As you rake or blow your leaves to the road the city reminds to pile them behind the curb in the grassy area as mandated by the Federal “Clean Water Act.” As leaf season is also “rainy” season this will keep the leaves from washing down into the storm drains and ditches which would carry the leaves to local creeks City leaf crews will be operating a route that will encompass the entire city. You can expect to have your leaves removed within 7-10
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fires. Within seconds of the half-frozen turkey being lowered into oil heated to 350 degrees, it often begins to bubble over. A fire can ignite when the hot oil splashes on the flame below and change the scene from harmless to dangerous. The only way for everyone to be safe is to wear proper protective gear – like firefighters’ turnout gear. “Turkey fryers use a large amount of oil heated to very high temperatures,” said Mike Causey, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal. “Splashing oil can lead to severe burns or even cause a structure fire. I would not attempt to fry a turkey without the proper gear.” Turkey fryers that use cooking oil are not safe to use by even the most experienced cooking consumer. The Office of State Fire Marshal, along with the NFPA, urges NC residents to seek out other ways to prepare your holiday centerpiece. Consider using an oil-less, infrared fryer or more traditional methods such as roasting your turkey in the oven. An-
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Kings Mountain Intermediate School’s Student Council Raises over 3,000 Cans During Annual Can Food Drive
KM Intermediate School Annual Can Food Drive Kings Mountain Intermediate School’s Student Council collected over 3,000 Cans During Annual Can Food Drive Congratulations to KMIS’ Student Council for an impressive Can Food Drive collection. The students decided to hold the Can Food Drive during the week of November 13th through November 17th, prior to the Thanksgiving Holiday. The student leaders publicized the event by placing posters around the school in the hallways and cafeteria, placing announcements on the school news and broadcast, and using social media to
spread the news both in the school and around the community. At the end of the week the grand totals were as follows: 5th grade collected 886 cans and 6th grade collected 2,278 cans for a grand total of 3,164 cans surpassing the school goal of 2,000 cans. The cans were collected by volunteers from the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry. When asked why the Student Council decided to host this event, the students noted that doing community service is very important, and they knew people would be in need for Thanksgiving so they wanted to help. The KMIS
Student Council would like to give special thanks to all the Student Council members, the faculty and staff of KMIS, and especially to Mary Grace Hogue for bringing in 812 cans all on her own. When asked what lesson can be learned from this experience, the Student Council has decided that, “Hard work pays off.” Thank you to everyone who participated in the Canned Food Drive. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Special thanks to Mary Grace Hogue for collecting and donating 812 cans. Great job!
Mary Grace Hogue collected 812 cans of food.
RIBBON-CUTTING – Just in Time Plumbing, 107 S. City Street, held a ribbon-cutting last week. Pictured are members of the staff of skilled technicians and plumbers. Photo by MAYOR SCOTT NEISLER
A Back to School Welcome from the Community and a Thank you from Grover Elementary Generous support of individuals in the Grover community, churches and local businesses got Grover Elementary School off to a fine start this year and Principal Linda King, students and staff took the opportunity to thank them with thank you photographs they submitted to The Herald. “It is extremely encouraging to have such an outpouring of kindness,’’ said King, who added, Thank you community from all of us.” School supplies were donated by Telerex, CVG, Eaton Corporation and Max Brooks from State Line Lodge 375. Grover’s campus got a new face lift with fresh paint on the breezeway and front sidewalk railing by Ernie Wright of CVG and MFG manager Calvin Mauney. The Grover PTO further enhanced the appearance of the campus by donating a new LED sign and Jason Moore of Woodman of the World presented the school with a new American flag as part of a flag retirement ceremony. Participants included Teacher Assistant Teresa Neil, Assistant Principal James Walker, Boy Scout Drew Trombetta and Girls Scouts Skye Trombetta and Taylor Lovelace. Martin Marietta’s Steve Johnson provided transport and Paul Ingram delivered two spirit rocks that grace the Grover campus. These rocks are rented by the
community to decorate for student birthdays or just to show Grover pride. Cleveland County Board of Education member Kathy Falls welcomed the staff back to school with a basket of candy. Several community church members were led
by Pastor Robbie Moore and prayed and conducted a Back to School Prayer Walk. Christy Neely and a group from Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church of Kings Mountain served a hot dog lunch to Grover staff before the school year got underway.
HOT DOG LUNCH - Members of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church provided a wonderful hotdog lunch to the faculty and staff of Grover Elementary School before school began. Photos by Angela McCray
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BAGS BIG ONE – Dale Lieser of Kings Mountain bagged the largest fish, a 21 inch striped bass, during the VIP fishing tournament in the Outer Banks. Savannah Midgette baits and casts his line.
NEW FLAG CEREMONY - Members of Grover Elementary’s student body, who are active in the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, participated in the retiring and raising of a new American flag donated to the school by Jason Moore who represents Woodmen of the World. In the picture (left to right): James Walker (Assistant Principal), Taylor Lovelace, Drew Trombetta, Mrs.Teresa Neil, and Skye Trombetta.
CANDY TO STAFF – From left Linda King, Principal; Kathy Falls, former Grover parent and current CCS School Board member, and James Walker, Assistant Principal. Kathy Falls brought a much appreciated candy basket to the faculty and staff of Grover. Photos by ANGELA McCrary
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County, N.C., participated in trips over fall break that emphasized volunteer service. Jade Clark of Shelby, N.C., and Destiny Neesmith of Kings Mountain, N.C., traveled to New York City for a trip that combined sightseeing and service. Beth Jennings, also of Kings Mountain, and Elizabeth Phillips of Mooresboro, N.C., took part in a trip to help Hurricane victims in the greater Jacksonville, Fla., area. “The students were able to see different ways in which they can serve,” reflected Brian Arnold, director of Student Activities, Campus Recreation and New Student Orientation, who helped lead the New York trip. “We were able to take time to put the needs of others before ourselves.” While helping the West Side YMCA manage its Fit for All 5K in Riverside Park, the group met actress Drew Barrymore. Students worked as race marshals, manned water stations or the play area, and helped with event tear down. They also spent a day at the Bowery Mission serving meals for the homeless, organizing the pantry, unloading food trucks and working in the clothes closet. Established in 1879, the organization is the oldest homeless/transitional ministry in the country. Some of the places the group visited were the Empire State Building, the 9/11 Museum and Memorial, Times Square, Central Park, Statue of Liberty and the Rockefeller Center. Dr. Tracy Jessup, vice president of the Office Christian Life and Services, served as the team leader on the Florida trip. Partnering with Island View Baptist Church in Orange Park, Fla., students worked to remove mud, debris, and damaged furniture from flooded homes. According to Phillips, “It was a tough time for the residents, but they were so appreciative of all the help they received. Most of the people we were helping were either elderly or simply without help.”
Dale Lieser wins VIP fishing tournament For the 10th year in a row, Cleveland County’s Social Worker for the Blind, Lucy Plyler, took a group of VIPs (Visually Impaired Persons) to the Outer Banks for the annual VIP fishing tournament. The group from Cleveland County had a rough day of fishing off Jennette’s Pier last Tuesday due to the high winds of more than 30 mph and frigid temperatures. Dale Lieser, of Kings Mountain, won the Howard and Emma Leigh Stallings Trophy for the largest fish caught in the whole tournament of 312 VIPs. He managed to land a 21” striped bass. Assisting him was a volunteer from the Manteo High School Leo Club, Savannah Midgette. She assisted him with baiting and casting his line. She told Plyler, “it was a very humbling experience and I really enjoyed it!” , Rodney Turner of Shelby was invited to participate in the National VIP Tournament for the 5th consecutive year due to winning 1st Place representing North Carolina. The weather conditions were much better than the previous day and he scored a total of 83 points. Tuesday’s fishing was a bust for Rodney for the first time in years, but he still had fun. Points are earned based on the type of fish caught. Rodney caught mostly sheep head, drum, and sea mullet. To make it fair and competitive, the Lions Club provides the rods, reels, and bait for each participant. When a VIP catches a fish, a scorer comes to identify the type of fish and records the total number of points for each fish caught. At the end of the day, each VIP turns in their score card and awaits the announcement and award for the VIP who had the most points for the assigned pier or boat. The tournament opened up three piers and two head boats to over 500 VIPs and volunteers from across North Carolina, Connecticut, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Missouri and Canada. The annual event is sponsored by the First Flight, Nags Head, Manteo, Wanchese, Columbia, Currituck, Lower Currituck, and Plymouth Lions Clubs and the First Flight High School and Manteo High School Leo Clubs each October. Only fish caught on the participant's line and reeled in by the participant during the established time limit can be counted toward participant's total points in the tournament. Volunteers
are only permitted to bait hooks and cast the line into the ocean. The North Carolina Lions VIP Fishing Tournament is a non-profit organization celebrating its 35th Anniversary this year. The project brings in participants for three days of recreation, fellowship, and independent living workshops designed to help VIPs (visually impaired persons). It is the largest gathering of the visually impaired in North Carolina and is believed to be the largest event of its kind in North America. The VIP program touches the lives of a small percentage of those persons who are attempting to conform to a world of the sighted. Tournament officials recognize the need to build support and a financial base for the project. In-kind services secured locally and statewide help offset the annual costs. Fund-raisers, such as the adopt-a-fisherman program, Golf Ball Drop, private and in-kind contributions and smaller projects cover expenses of the annual event that can exceed $200,000. Participants arrive on the Outer Banks on a Monday, are housed in local hotels, have six meals, go fishing on two head boats and three ocean fishing piers for a day of recreation, participate in seminars and independent living training, and visit with vendors who offer low vision and talking equipment. The closing awards banquet on Wednesday offered motivation and awards to those participants who managed to catch a few fish despite the poor weather conditions that day. The project has grown from a local tournament serving 12 blind children to the 300+ participants of today. Lions Clubs of Cleveland County and Central United Methodist Church of Kings Mountain partnered in this project and their member/ driver, Janice Anderson, who drove many hours and miles, making it possible for the Cleveland County group to participate again this year. For more information about the Division of Services for the Blind, contact Lucy Plyler, Social Worker for the Blind at: 704-4844872.
FALL SCENE – The trees at Mountain Rest Cemetery were in beautiful Fall color this season. Emily Suber snapped this photograph of the scenery at the cemetery.