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Santa waves to crowd at the Kings Mountain parade this past Saturday. Photo by Gary Smart

Parades open festive Christmas season Saturday was a perfect day for parades and Kings Mountain and Grover residents turned out to officially open the festive holiday season “We had one of the biggest crowds and parades ever,’’ said Anna Grace Hughes, chairman of Grover’s parade at 11 a.m. Saturday sponsored by the Grover Women’s Clubs. She thanked those who worked to make the parade a success and the area people who came. “I’m already working on next year’s event,’’ she said. Mayor Scott Neisler estimated the crowds at the

parade and the after-parade Winter Wonderland Festival in Kings Mountain in the thousands. Events Chairman Christy Conner said the crowds at the festival from 5-8 p.m. were more than those attending the recent Beach Blast where Patriots Park was packed. The mayor said that excited children made the events special. He said that kids lined up at the festival to get free candy as quickly as the parade ended. There were a couple of instances of parade participants throwing some candy on the parade

route (which was not permitted by the city this year) “but all in all everything went smoothly, I was only booed a couple times,’’ said the mayor. The Grinch that stole Christmas (or did he?) stole the show on the entertainment stage at Liberty Falls Amphitheater in Patriots Park. And of course, Santa Claus was the star of both parades and remained in town for the festival where children took turns sitting on his lap and giving him their Christmas wish list.

Tucker promoted to KM City Clerk Karen Tucker, Deputy City Clerk for the City of Kings Mountain since September TUCKER 2014, has been promoted by City Manager Marilyn Sellers to the office of City Clerk. She will assume her new duties later this month at the retirement of Lynda Mattox, who is retiring after 10 ½ years as City Clerk. Mrs. Mattox and husband, John, are planning to relocate in the Charleston, SC area to be near their children and grandchildren. Mrs. Tucker completed

the 2017 IIMC Clerk’s Certification Institute at the UNC School of Government in October of this year. Completion of this certification is a requirement for obtaining the title of North Carolina Certified Municipal Clerk. She plans on continuing her education and working to obtain her Master Municipal Clerk certification. A graduate of Kings Mountain High School, Mrs. Tucker holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Technology from Appalachian State University. Before joining the city, she was employed for 16 years at Cloninger & Neisler Attorneys at Law as the legal assistant to Andy Neisler. She is married to Jerry Tucker and they have two

children, Josh Tucker, age 20, and Katie Tucker, 17. Daughter of Mike and Hilda Anthony, she has been active in Girl Scout leadership for 10 years and currently serves as secretary for the Kings Mountain Boosters Club. She is an assistant Sunday School teacher for 4th-6th grades at Bethlehem Baptist Church where she and her family are members and served for the past three years as a NCHSAA Swim Official for Kings Mountain High School. “Most of what I have volunteered for in the community has centered around my children and I look forward to serving the community in different roles once Katie graduates from high school See TUCKER, Page 7A

Woodbridge Parade Saturday Santa leaves the county for his practice trip to the North Pole in a hot air balloon this Sunday after he makes an appearance at the Woodbridge Lawnmower Christmas parade at 2 p.m. It is the 22nd annual

Woodbridge community parade and anyone who would like to be part of this event can simply show up and join the festivities. Decorate your lawn mower, bike, golf cart, truck, tractor, car, etc. One year a neighbor decorated a weed eater but this required pushing. Use your imagination. Hot cider and cookies will be served after the parade.

Take cookies, preferably home baked and share fellowship with Santa and friends. Several stops along the parade route will feature carol singing but talent is not required to participate. The parade starts at the corner of Stoney Point Road and Dunes Drive in the North Woodbridge community on the eastern side of Moss Lake.

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a proclamation declared by Mayor Scott Neisler and the City of Kings Mountain in honor of the organization and their mission to help children in need. The food distribution will take place in the Cherokee Street Parking Lot which will be closed from 8 p.m. Monday until 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Families receiving support have been pre-identified by Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry through local school counselors that work with the children in most need of assistance. Each family will receive a 25-pound box of food such as canned vegetables, peanut butter and mac ‘n cheese; a 15-pound box of essentials that include personal care items such as lotion, shampoo and conditioner; and See CORMETECH, Page 7A

Grand pianos are arranged in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church so that audience members can watch the pianists arms and fingers energetically making music.

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‘Keyboards at Christmas’ Sunday at First Baptist “Keyboards of Christm a s , ’ ’ which is set for two performances on Sunday, Dec. 10, is BUNDON more than a yuletide concert – it’s a musical feat rarely seen outside of large metropolitan areas. First Baptist Church on King Street will be the site of the two performances – at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.- and it is the church congregation’s Christmas gift to the com-

munity. First kicked off at the church in 2007, “Keyboards at Christmas” employs five Grand pianos, keyboards, organ and handbells to weave together special arrangements of familiar songs and sounds of Christmas. Jonathan Bundon, the church’s Worship Pastor, is organizing the free concert. He will join a talented group of pianists who have been practicing and putting together the program for several months. The concert, which takes place in the church sanc-

tuary, will see the pianos arranged in a kind of half moon with the musicians’ backs to the audience. The positioning is designed so that audience members can watch the pianists’ arms and fingers energetically making music. Throughout the performance, those in attendance will see and hear up to seven musicians playing at the same time. Both concerts are identical and the crowd typically will exceed 1200. Bundon suggests that concert-goers come early to get a good seat.

New city park picnic Saturday The city will host a Kings Mountain Neighborhood Picnic Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the new city park at Gantt Street and Park Drive near North Elementary School. Free hotdogs and drinks

will be distributed while they last and there will be free giveaways to children 12 and under while they last. Police vehicles, fire trucks and equipment will be on display.

Mayor Scott Neisler and city officials will officially open the new park to the neighborhood and residents in the areas of the park are invited to join in the fun.

Bennett Short Comedy filmed in KM Earthfall Films of Charlotte has completed filming in Kings Mountain of the short

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comedy, “The Facts of Life,’’ written by local script writer Tom Bennett. This script was originally performed as a stage short at the Lee Street Theater in Salisbury as part of their original works

festival. Bennett co-directed the film version with veteran film director Kevin Patterson of Charlotte. The film was shot on location in Kings Mountain and stars several actors from See BENNETT, Page 6A

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Gary Dan Byers never met a stranger

GROVER - Gary Dan Byers, 72, of Grover, NC, passed away on December 3, 2017 surrounded by family and loving friends at Carolina Medical Center, Charlotte, NC. He was born in Cleveland County, NC, the son of the late Aubrey Gilmore Byers and Ruth Malone Byers. He was also preceded in death by his brother Charles Byers and his daughter, Krista Byers, who was the love of his life. Gary was well known for his musical ability, having played the five-string banjo for years. His quick with kept people happy and he never met a stranger. His love for old cars kept him busy. Because of his dislike of formalities and formal clothing, Gary would wish for everyone to dress casually and be comfortable. He would want his life to be celebrated. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Martha Hicks Byers of the home and his brother, Kenneth M. Byers and wife, Ann, of Gaffney, SC. The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017 at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Grover. Rev. Paul Sorrels and Rev. Scott Kierstead will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1:30-3 p.m. in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church before the funeral service. Interment will be in Grover Cemetery, Grover, NC. Memorials may be made to the Cleveland County Humane Society, PO BOX 2432, Shelby, NC 28151. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.

Donald Wayne Ledford Loved the outdoors PEARCY, ARKANSAS – Donald Wayne Ledford, 63, a native of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, died Dec. 1, 2017 while vacationing in Utah. He was a resident of Pearcy, Arkansas. Don was born Dec. 2, 1954 and grew up in Kings Mountain. He graduated from Kings Mountain High School in 1973 where he was president of the senior class. He earned a degree in Forestry from N. C. State University and later a Masters degree from Texas A&M University. He worked in the forest products industry, both in manufacturing and in research and development. He retired from Weyerheauser. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Felgate and her husband, John, and three grandchildren, Ellison, Joshua and Payson, all

Katie Smith Costner

Christmas Light Lady Katie Smith Costner, 76 of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on December 3, 2017 at Kings Mountain Hospital, Kings Mountain, NC. Born in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late George and Linda Cochran Smith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Grady Costner. Katie was retired from Wax Filters and was known as the Christmas Light Lady. Katie and her late husband, Grady, decorated for many Christmases their Midlines yard and property which became a mini McAdenville for Kings Mountain residents at the Christmas season. Surviving are her sons, Scott Murray and wife Jean of Kings Mountain, NC and Marvin Murray of Blacksburg, SC; stepsons Charles Costner of Kings Mountain and Scotty Costner and wife, Norma, of Sycamore, AL; sisters, Glenda Franklin of Kings Mountain and Evelyn Ludlum of Hamlet, NC; grandsons Jason Murray, Josh Murray and John Costner; and great-grandsons, Maddox and Brayden Murray. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec.7, 2017 at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home in Kings Mountain. Rev. Timmy Whitaker will officiate the service. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Dec.6, 2017 from 6:30-9 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain. Interment will be in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, is in charge of arrangements.

Nelline Putnam Hovis Church pianist KINGS MOUNTAIN – Nelline Putnam Hovis, 81, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on November 30, 2017 at Peak Resources in Cherryville, NC. Born in Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Joe Lane Putnam and Stella Finncannon Putnam. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Robert Hovis, and brothers Glenn Putnam, Lawrence Putnam, Herman Putnam, and Ronnie Putnam and sisters Frances Baker, Margie Todd, and Joyce Homsley. Nelline was a long-time member of Eastside Baptist Church where she was pianist for many years. She retired from the grocery industry in the meat market. Nelline enjoyed gardening, lawn care, crafts and cooking. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Surviving are her daughter, Julie Barrett and husband, Brian, of Cherryville and son, Steve Hovis and wife, Rita, of Kings Mountain; grandchildren Marc Hovis, Shea Hovis, Logan Barrett, Zach Barrett, Maddie Grace Barrett and Selena Gonzalez; great-grandchildren Ryan Hovis and Mason Hovis and special friend Donald Carver of Kings Mountain. The funeral service was conducted Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 at 3 p.m. at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC, officiated by Rev. Jeff Glenn and Rev. Ron Caulder. Visitation was from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral homme. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain. Memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Association, 205 Regency Ex. Pk. Dr., Charlotte, NC 28217. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.

Anthony Jerome Pettyjohn KINGS MOUNTAIN – Anthony Jerome Pettyjohn, 39, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 at Kings Mountain Hospital. He was born Dec. 15, 1977 to Julia White, who survives, and the late Joseph Pettijohn. The family received friends Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at the House of Rosadale, 220 S. Broad Street, Gastonia, NC from2-7 p.m. and on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 from 2:30-3 p.m. at Adams Chapel in Kings Mountain. The funeral service was conducted Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 at 3 p.m. at Adams Chapel AME Zion Church in Kings Mountain. The House of Rosadale Home of Funerals, 220 S. Broad Street, Gastonia, NC, was in charge of arrangements

T h e Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department has arrested four people in its MILBURN continuing effort to round up alleged drug dealers in the county. “The Sheriff’s Office will continue to make drug investigations a priority,’’ Sheriff Alan Norman said. “Statistics have shown for years that drug use leads to other crimes, in particular breaking and entering and larcenies, where users have to steal to fund their habit.” 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 704484-4987. The week of Nov. 27 deputies made four arrests and are currently looking for three more people suspected of involvement with drugs. Week of November 27 Arrests: Christopher Keith Pike, 31, 601 S. Pink St., Cherryville, possession with

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intent to sell/deliver methamphetamine, sell/deliver methamphetamine, $4000 secured bond. Robert Allen Schrenker, 49, 4953 Lot 1 Casar Road, Lawndale, possession with intent to sell, deliver hydrocodone, sell/deliver hydrocodone, $5,000 secured bond. Melisa Lenee Montgomery Dover, 49, 1055 Bethlehem Church Road, Grover, maintaining a dwelling, $25,000 secured bond. Paulette Lavelle Warren, 53, 412 E. Ridge Street, Kings Mountain, felony conspiracy, maintaining a dwelling, $5,000 secured bond.

The following people have outstanding warrants but have not yet been located: Brittany Dawn Milburn, 28, 140 Dogwood Trail, Lincolnton, possession with intent to sell, deliver methamphetamine, sell/deliver methamphetamine. Nekisha Elizabeth Hillman, 35, 606 Lincoln Street, Shelby, two counts possession with intent to sell, deliver cocaine; sell/deliver cocaine, two counts. Charles Edward Chalk, 48, 113 Felter St., Shelby, possession with intent to sell, deliver cocaine, three counts; sell/deliver cocaine, three counts.

Meeks wanted on felony warrants Kings Mountain Police are asking the public’s help in locating Billy Joe M e e k s , BILLY JOE MEEKS

53, who they say is evading arrest on felony warrants for first degree burglary and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911 or KMPD

Cpl. K. L. Hamrick at 704734-0444 or Crimestoppers at 704-481-8477. Meeks is a white male with green eyes and brown hair who stands 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds.

Craft faces drug charges John Whitney Craft, 47, of 3146 Fallston-Waco Road, Cherryville, remains in the Cherokee, SC Detention Center awaiting extradition to Cleveland County where county officers have an outstanding warrant for felony trafficking in methamphetamine. Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman said that the Sheriff’s Office Community Interdiction Team (CIT) received a drug complaint and obtained a search warrant and seized 31.41 grams of meth, approximate street value of $3,200) plus $2,200 in US

c u r rency subject to asset forfeiture, from the residence CRAFT at 3146 Fallston-Waco Road, Cherryville. Officers also arrested Natalie Carol Ridel, 51, also of 3146 Fallston-Waco Road, for possession of Schedule II controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was released from

Trail Work Day Dec. 9

Nathaniel White accused in stabbing death

Trail Work Day will be held at Crowders Mountain State Park Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Meet at the Sparrow Springs Visitor Center, 522 Park Office, Kings Mountain. Trail work will be in that area of the park. Volunteers for litter pickup are also needed. Tools, drinks and snacks will be provided. For more information email www.friendsofcrowdersmountain.com or facebook.com/FriendsOfCrowders Mountain or contact the park office at 704-853-5375.

Police are continuing their investigation into the stabbing death of Anthony Jerome Pettyjohn, 39. of 114 Gold Mine School Road. Nathaniel White, 64, of 114 Gold Mine School Road, is charged with the murder of his roommate. Kings Mountain Police received a call about a stabbing on November 26 and when they arrived at 114 Gold Mine

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Cleveland County Detention Center after posting a $5,000 secured bond. “This case is a great example of a citizen getting actively involved in cleaning up our community by notifying us of what they suspected was drug dealing nearby,’’ said Norman. “That citizen took ownership of the quality of life in their community and should be very proud. We need citizens to alert us when they suspect drug activity or any other illegal activity in their communities,’’ the Sheriff added.

School Road they found an unresponsive Pettyjohn underneath a carport at 107 Gold Mine School Road with severe lacerations. First aid was administered to the victim but officers said Pettyjohn died at the scene. Anyone with information in regard to this investigation is asked to call KMPD Cpl. K. L. Hamrick at 704-734-0444.

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■ OBITUARIES of Pearcy, Arkansas. He is also survived by his brothers, Paul and Jerry Ledford, of Kings Mountain, and their families. He was the son of the late Grace and Frank Ledford. Don was an avid woodworker and many of his friends and family have pieces that he constructed uniquely for them. He was a big lover of the outdoors and the national parks. He traveled around the whole country visiting parks and often had family members and friends joining him on these trips. He was an experienced and enthusiastic skier and spent several months each year in the western United States and abroad on ski trips. He was on a ski trip when he died. A memorial service will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 1102 Oak Grove Road, Kings Mountain, NC at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorials be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church. Guest registry at www. davis-smith.com Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs, Arkansas, 2205 Airport Road, is in charge of arrangements.

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Christmas Magic SBC On Magic Mondays sets free Only two more “Magic Mondays’’ left until Christmas, a longtime tradition at Mauney Memorial Library in Kings Mountain. Magic Mondays, held each Monday following Thanksgiving until Christmas from 4-7 p.m., is a free fun-filled crafting activity for children, teens and adults. “Our programming is self-paced ‘make it and take

it’ tables that allow the public to enjoy library programs and a fun craft to take home or give as a gift. The benefits of ‘Magic Mondays’ is that you may make a new friend and have a fun local activity for families and friends to do together,’’ according to Library Director Sharon Stack. She also added to call 704-739-2371 for more information “and we’ll se you on Monday.”

Windjammers Ride for Children The 29th annual Ride for Children of Aaron House in Lattimore by Windjammers Motorcycle Club begins at Cleveland Mall at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec.16. The parade route will follow Marion Street through Shelby to Highway 74 and on to Lattimore. In addition to local motorcycle riders, there will be antique cars in the parade and Santa will take the lead either on a Harley, a firetruck or military vehicle. The unique Christmas tradition provides Christmas toys for boys and girls who are in the Cleveland County foster care system. The mon-

etary gift goes to Children’s Homes of Cleveland County for needed items all year longschool pictures, class rings, clothing and sporting activities. More than $500,000 in toys and monetary gifts have been donated in the previous 28 years. Raffle tickets for the 125cc 4-Wheeler are one dollar each from Windjammers and Children’s homes and on the day of the ride. The drawing will be held on the day of the ride. For more information call Barn Yard at 704-472-4959, Teddy Bear at 704-477-9774, Axle at 704477-7653 or Margie at 704484-2558.

Emory wins council seat on write-in GROVER - Jeffrey Emory won the third seat open on the Grover Town Board without even running a campaign. He secured the seat with nine votes on a write-in. Incumbents Roy Dyer and Tony Willis ran unopposed for their seat on the board. “I was surprised and happy to take the position,’’ said Emory, a Duke Energy employee, he and his wife have four children and live in the community.

seminar On Thursday, December 7, the Small Business Center will offer a free seminar on the topic “How to Write a Business Plan.” A business plan can be the most important tool a small business owner has. You will learn how to turn your ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success. This seminar teaches you the important components of a business plan and helps you lay the foundation for a winning plan. You will find out how marketing, operations, and finance are interrelated. This is an opportunity for you to discover how a business plan is used by potential lenders as well as the dos and don’ts of writing a plan. You may register for this seminar online at www. clevelandcc.edu or in person at the Small Business Center. For more information or for assistance with registration, contact Steve Padgett, Director of the Small Business Center at Cleveland Community College. Phone 704-669-4146 or email padgetts@clevelandcc.edu.

Bible Studies Bible Studies are held every Wednesday and Thursday evenings at Grace United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. Rev. Julie Roberts leads the Wednesday study I the Ladies Sunday School Classroom and Jeannine Fisher leads the Thursday Bible study in the church fellowship hall. Everyone welcome.

IN GROVER PARADE - Marty Mongiello, left, Grover Mayor Bob Willis as President Grover Cleveland, Rania Isabella Mongiello as Baby Ruth and Stormy Mongiello as First Lady Frances Cleveland, portray a scene from long ago as part of the Grover Christmas Parade in Grover Saturday.

Santa, Mrs. Claus at Museum Sat. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum Saturday, Dec. 9 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. during the Toys, Games and Trains exhibit and Mrs. Claus will read the classic 1823 children’s story,” The Night

Before Christmas.” During the train display, the Museum’s Gift Shop will be stocked with handmade ornaments, a selection of Moravian cookies, train novelties and locally made gifts for the public to enjoy.

Museum suggests this is a good time for a family piacture. To find out more about upcoming exhibits and events, visit the website or call 704-739-1019.

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OPINION

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

TODAY’S QUOTE:

Joy is the serious business of heaven. – C.S. Lewis

Priscilla Mauney was a willing volunteer whenever she was needed Often, we don’t appreciate what we have until it is gone. Such was the lesson I learned LORETTA last week, upon COZART hearing of the passing of Priscilla Mauney. The news came as a shock to me and I was immediately heartbroken. Priscilla and I were only acquaintances, but I was aware of her good work in the Kings Mountain community. In 1990, I was the Executive Director of the Kings Mountain Chamber of Commerce. Later that year, I was invited to a Christmas Party by Dr. and Mrs. Mauney. Their home was known as the “Herndon House” when I was young. It was beautiful, and the grounds were immaculate. I was excited to visit there and see the home for myself.

The evening of the party, Priscilla Mauney met me at the door and invited me inside. I was immediately put at ease by her warm welcome. She loved this house; that was obvious. She took me on a tour and shared with me the home’s history. She had many guests that night. But, for that moment, I was the only one. More recently, while working on the marker honoring African American Patriots at the Kings Mountain National Military Park, Priscilla reached out to donate. She was a member of the Col. Frederick Hambright DAR Chapter and supported our efforts to preserve local history. After hearing the sad news last week, I could feel the void Priscilla Mauney’s passing leaves in our community. She was active at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum. Her efforts there touched the lives of many and helped

secure fiscal security for that organization. It also helps us celebrate our history here, where it is best appreciated. Priscilla also touched the lives of many with her gift of music, both as a teacher and as a member of the choir at St. Matthews Lutheran Church. She was available and willing volunteer whenever needed in that church and feel sure she was a good steward there also. I will always remember Priscilla and the lessons she taught me: to preserve our local history and to “live in the moment” when you spend time with someone. I learned that one moment, one fleeting moment, can have a lifelong impact in someone’s life. I know, because I experienced it. I’ll always remember standing in the foyer of the Mauney home on that December evening in 1990. The house was

Priscilla Mauney presents the $10,000 cash prize to the winner in a recent Kings Mountain Historical Museum benefit. The late Mrs. Jeff Mauney touched many lives. beautiful, but that isn’t what has stayed with me all these years. I remember most how welcoming Priscilla Mauney was to everyone, especially

me. A gracious hostess, a dedicated servant, a generous benefactor, and one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. And she will be missed.

Lesson from my toppled hero Sexual Abuse, Stunned. North Carolina lost another monument. It came like a flash. And I am still reeling. DG MARTIN Charlie Rose was one of North Carolina’s nationally best-known and most admired people. He was right up there with Michael Jordan, Billy Graham and the late Andy Griffith, as someone that people in the rest of the country know and admire. After stating that North Carolina had given to the world giants of 20th Century journalism Edward R. Murrow, David Brinkley, and Charles Kuralt, the “Moon Guidebook to North Carolina” says, “Charlie Rose carries their torch today.” Like these predecessor giants, Rose brought Southern charm and spirit to the television screen. Polite, earnest, and a disarming, twinkle-inthe eye seriousness, he charmed the guests on his television programs and captivated his viewers. Even at the age of 75, Rose co-hosted the daily CBS Morning Show and a daily talk show for PBS and Bloomberg News. In addition to that amazing and grinding schedule, he made regular appearances on CBS Television’s “60 Minutes.” His work paid well, $2.5 million a year, and gave him a net worth of ten times that amount, according to estimates in the media. I have had another reason to admire Rose. As

host of UNC-TV’s North Carolina Bookwatch, I have the weekly responsibility and privilege to interview North Carolina-connected authors. Rose’s interviews were my great teachers. His careful preparation, his skillful listening tha showed respectful curiosity about his guests and their achievements and opinions, his reliance on the flow of conversation rather than a hard and ordered list of questions, and his studied reluctance to interrupt, made him a valuable role model. I could never be in his league, but Charlie Rose’s example helped me do better, and I am grateful to him. I even found ways to include him in my “North Carolina Roadside Eateries” book. When I wrote about Skipper Forsyth’s Barbecue in Henderson, I suggested a post- meal pilgrimage to “the site of Henderson High School (now Henderson Middle School), where television personality Charlie Rose was a star basketball player.” When I wrote about Whistle Stop Cafe in Norlina, I suggested a visit to nearby Warren Plains, where Rose’s father ran a store before moving to Henderson. I wrote, “Rose credits his experience working in the store when he was eight-yearsold for his interest in listening to other people. He told the Savannah Morning News, ‘I was a young kid and I wanted to have conversations with adults; you have to speak to their world. …You

have to know who they are, what they’re about, what their curiosity is, what their experience is, what they’re good at. People like to talk. And people like to talk about themselves.’” Having taught me about interviewing, his example is now helping to teach us another lesson. Last week, The Washington Post reported that eight women who worked or sought work with Rose accused him of sexual harassment by groping, walking around naked, and other provocations. The hammer came down hard and immediately. CBS News President David Rhodes fired Rose, explaining that because of “extremely disturbing and intolerable behavior” he had been terminated. “Despite Charlie’s important journalistic contribution to our news division, there is absolutely nothing more important, in this or any organization, than ensuring a safe, professional workplace-a supportive environment where people feel they can do their best work.” Anticipating that some of us might say that this kind of conduct had been tolerated in the past, Rhodes stated, “I’ve often heard that things used to be different. And no one may be able to correct the past. But what may once have been accepted should not ever have been acceptable.” What may once have been accepted no longer is. That is the hard and sad lesson Charlie Rose’s recent troubles teach us.

Even To A Child I was sexually assaulted when I was about twelve years old. Several of us boys from elementary school attended the summer 4-H camp. Overall it was a great time. We had craft classes, volleyball, badminton, Glenn Mollette Guest Editorial good food, dancing at night, vesper services all surrounded by the quiet Appalachian mountains. One morning a classmate was exclaiming to a couple of us guys that some man had climbed into bed with him. What he was telling us, in a frightened tone, did not sound good to a group of twelve year old ears. I don’t know if he talked to anybody else and we went on with the activities of the day. Sometime in the early morning hours of the following night I was awakened with two huge hairy arms around me and two hands on my genitals. I had been dead asleep. Was I dreaming? Was this a nightmare? Yes, it was a nightmare for certain. Many of us at camp shared bunks with classmates. A friend of mine was probably only a foot away from me in the same bunk. The night was so dead silent. The only sound was this strange man breathing in my ear as he molested me. Becoming fully awake I started making sounds like we sometimes make when we are trying to wake ourselves up from a nightmare. It was somewhat of a humming sound. I hoped I could wake my classmate but it wasn’t working. I was only about 5’5 at the time but that was tall for a sixth grader. I began pushing backwards as hard as I could as I worked to get this guy out of the bed, as my volume increased. He finally gave up and got out of the bed. Unbeknownst to me, he may have gone to someone else’s bed. The next morning I told one of the camp leaders about what had happened. The response I got was, “Yes, on these cold nights, Mr. John Doe is known to get into the beds with the boys to get warm.” I didn’t know what to say. I saw the man walking around the camp the rest of the week and he never got close to me again. I wonder how many little boys Mr. John

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Doe not only molested that week but the entire summer and throughout his lifetime. I suspect the numbers would be startling. Even one is too many. Little children often don’t say anything. Like most, I was afraid to say anymore. I was afraid that I had done something wrong or would be punished, scolded or derided. I was afraid that my parents would never let me go to camp again if I told them or that they might be angry with me for some reason. This is why child abusers get by with so much. The abuser knows that children are easy to victimize. Most people have experienced some kind of crap in life. We try to deal with it, learn from it and impart our wisdom to others. We try to get over it and emotionally/spiritually try to heal. Most of the time I never think about that event, but here I am writing about it today. This just goes to show what such events do to us and how they are seared into our minds. Often, they are buried beneath the deepest parts of our brains but then they surface. Protect your children. Warn them about predators. Tell them what is off limits. Other people have no business ever touching them and certainly nowhere close to their private parts. Sadly, many little children are abused and traumatized at young ages and often never get over it or get help. Keep the conversations going with your children and grandchildren. Be their parent and talk to them about everything. Don’t sit in judgment or get religious. Just be loving, talk to them about life and listen a lot. I was clueless as a child what a pedophile was or that men existed who got off on little boys. About the only thing I knew at that age was I loved life, sports and music. I was clueless about the real depravity of some human beings and that some adults are base enough to do anything, even to a child. Glenn Mollette is a syndicated columnist and author of twelve books. He is read in all fifty states. READ HIS NEW BOOK - UNCOMMON SENSE Contact him at GMollette@aol.com. Learn more at www.glennmollette.com Like his facebook page at www.facebook. com/glennmollette

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The Gift of Christmas Christmas Day is still one of my favorite days of the year. The excitement of opening presents and seeing Rev. the people Jill Rhinehart you love Pastor Central United get the gifts Methodist Church they want always brings joy to my heart. I remember the first time I received a beautiful pink bike with a banana seat that had flowers on it and tall handlebars. There were even streamers on the handles so as you rode fast through the neigh-

borhood the streamers would blow in the wind. I could not wait to get on my bike and ride over to my best friend’s house to show her my brand new bike. I was very young and this was my first bike without training wheels. I remember riding into her driveway and letting my bike fall to the ground because I didn’t even want to take the time to put the kick stand up. I realized after the bike crashed onto the cement the damage that would occur if I kept letting my bike fall instead of taking the time to put the kick stand up. Looking back now I wonder why I would not have treated this

bike better if I was so glad to have it. It was exactly the thing I wanted for Christmas yet I was not taking good care of it. This made me think more about what Christmas is really about. We celebrate the birth of Our Savior, Jesus Christ on December 25th. But during this season we get so busy with other things in our lives we don’t take the time to really appreciate the reality that our God came to us as the best gift of all in order to be in a personal relationship with us. Imagine how different the season would be or even the day or the year if we took the time to remember, reflect, and live our lives in gratitude

toward the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Imagine how different our lives would be if we lived every day in love with God and respectful and accepting of the love God gives us. I think that our priorities would be very different. I believe our lives would be filled with grace and compassion for God and others instead of being in a hurry to the next place. As time went on I worked harder to slow down and take care of my bike not just because I had a great bike but I realized that this bike was a gift given to me by my parents out of love for me. Although God’s love for us is even better than a banana seat, pink bike, Jesus is the greatest act of a loving God reminding us of God’s perfect gift.

Community Advent Services To be held Dec. 6,13,20 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.

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Church Service Directory Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496

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

Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road

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

Waco Baptist Church 262 N. Main St. • Kings Mountain, NC 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

Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697

East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215

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

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

Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471

Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477

East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/ KM Hwy. 704-739-7367

Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697

Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310

Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331

Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015

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

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

Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152

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■ LIFESTYLES (Ed. Note – The recipes in today’s cooking corner come from “Star Spangled Recipes” from a cookbook published by the American Legion Auxiliary of North Carolina.)

Marty Mongiello, center, gives some cooking tips to Teenia and Ray Smith. Fellow veteran Teenia Smith won a trip to Grover and Inn of the Patriots on a ‘Wheel of Fortune’ show on Veterans Day.

Smith collects “Wheel of Fortune’ prize from Mongiellos GROVER – Teenia Smith and her husband, Ray, came to Grover recently to collect on Mrs. Smith’s prize she won on “Wheel of Fortune.” A veteran, she won the trip on Veterans Day to Inn of the Patriots in Grover, North Carolina along

with $62,000 cash, a new Ford XLT Explorer and a trip to Hawaii. She also got some cooking classes and tours while she spent a week at Inn of the Patriots hosted by Marty and Stormy Mongiello and their daughter, Ranie Isabella Mongiello.

This was the second time that Inn of the Patriots has been featured as a prize on the Wheel. The Inn of the Patriots was among only two bed and breakfasts featured and selected out of 11,000 contestants worldwide.

QUICK CHICKEN Marie Currie 4 chicken breasts 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 cup Pepperidge Farm dressing ¼ cup wine or pineapple juice 4 slices Swiss cheese ½ stick margarine, melted Mix dressing and melted butter. Set aside. Place chicken in greased pan. Cover with cheese slices. Pour soup and wine/juice mixture over chicken and cheese. Sprinkle top with dressing. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. ONE POT SUPPER Frances Myers 4 pork chops ½ cup water ½ tsp. salt 3-4 carrots, sliced 1 can tomato soup 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 3-4 potatoes sliced

In skillet, brown pork chops; add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until tender. HONEY GLAZED HAM Cheryl Raper 6 lb. smoked ham 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup honey ¼ cup orange juice concentrate Score ham. Place fat side up on rack in shallow baking dish. Bake in 325-degree oven for about 2 ½ hours Mix honey, brown sugar and orange juice. Bake 30 minutes longer basting frequently with onion mixture. MACARONI AND CHEESE Joan Branch 8 oz. elbow macaroni 2 cups cream style cottage cheese 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 slightly beaten egg

¾ tsp. salt Dash of pepper 1 cup sour cream Paprika Cook macaroni. Combine cottage cheese, sour cream, egg, salt and pepper. Add shredded cheese, mixing well. Stir in cooked macaroni. Turn into greased 9x9x2 baking dish. Sprinkle with Paprika. Bake in 350-degree oven for 45 minutes. Serves 8. LOW CALORIE DESSERT Ann Moore 1 small box sugar free Jell-O 1 container low fat cottage cheese 1 can Mandarin orange segments, drained 1 container low fat Cool Whip 1 small can crushed pineapple Drain crushed pineapple. Combine Jell-O, Cool Whip and cottage cheese; then add fruit and chill.

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NAACP HONORS VETERANS – The Cleveland County Branch NAACP honored veterans at the Nov. 28th meeting at Canaan Memorial Church. Presenting the pins was Captain Dr. Terry Pinkney Floyd, assisted by NAACP Cleveland Branch President Bishop Sharon Martin, far left. From left to right, William Bridges, Rev. R.E. Devoe, Rev. Wade Wallace and Bobby Littlejohn.

MINISTER OF THE YEAR – Rev. R. E. Devoe, a forever Cleveland County Civil Rights advocate and lifetime member of the NAACP, was nominated for the Minister of the Year award by the NC State NAACP. Cleveland County Branch NAACP President and Bishop Sharon Martin presents the award at the “We Honor Veterans Program of the local NCAAP chapter.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6: Faith and Fitness 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; Senior Support Group 10-11 a.m. in the Library; Jewelry Class I, 10-11 a.m.; Seniors in Motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Jewelry Class II, 1-2 p.m.; duplicate bridge 1-4 p.m. THURSDAY, DEC. 7: Healthy Lifestyle 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; Intermediate Line Dance 10-11:30 a.m.; Bingo 10:3011:15 a.m.; Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. FRIDAY, DEC. 8: Coffee & 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 Advisory board breakfast at 9 a.m. MONDAY, DEC. 11: Coupon and recipe swap 9:3010:30 a.m.; ceramics 9:3011:30 a.m.; Quilting 12:30-3 p.m.; Intermediate Line Dane in dining room 1-3 p.m. TUESDAY, DEC. 12: Knitting 8:30-10:30 a.m.; Bible history canceled; commodities distribution from 1-2:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13: Faith and Fitness 8:39-9:30 a.m.; Exercise 9:30=10 a.m.; Jewelry Class I from 10-11 a.m.; Dutch lunch canceled; Personal Care services, toenail clipping, by appointment only; Seniors in Motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Seniors in Motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Jewelry class II from 1-2 p.m. THURSDAY, DEC. 14: Healthy Lifestyle class 8-9:30

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a.m.; Exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; Intermediate Line Dance 10-11:30 a.m.; Bingo 10:3011:15 a.m.; grocery shopping 12 noon-2 p.m. FRIDAY, DEC. 15: Annual Senior Center Christmas party 1-3 p.m., all activities are canceled. MONDAY, DEC. 18: Will Clinic by NC Legal Aid 9-3 p.m. by appointment only; 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, DEC. 19: Knitting 8:30-10:30 a.m.; Bible History 10-11 a.m.; Monthly birthday celebration sponsored by Food Lion 9:4511 a.m.; Volunteer meeting canceled; trip to McAdenville 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20: Faith and Fitness 8:30-9:30 a.m.; exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; Jewelry Class I from 10-11 a.m.; Blood Pressure Clinic sponsored by Gentiva 1011:30 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 from 1-4 p.m. THURSDAY, DEC. 21: Healthy Lifestyle Class 8-9:30

a.m.; Exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; Intermediate Line dance 1011:30 a.m.; bingo 10:30-11:15 a.m. FRIDAY, DEC. 22: Coffee & 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. Senior C enter and Nutrition Site closed Dec. 25 and Dec. 26 for Christmas holiday. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 27: Faith and Fitness 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; Personal Care Services (toenail clipping by appointment only, jewelry class I from 10-11 a.m.; cardmaking class from 10-11 a.m.; Seniors in Motion 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Jewelry class II from 1-2 p.m. THURSDAY, DEC. 28: Healthy Lifestyle class 8-9:30 a.m.; exercise 9:30-10 a.m.; Intermediate Line Dance from 10-11:30 a.m.; bingo from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Grocery shopping from 12 noon- 2 p.m. FRIDAY, DEC. 29: 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 at 12 noon.

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■ POLICE ARRESTS NOV.27: Tashondra Shanice Hill, 26, 5076 No. 24 Pennington Place, simple assault, criminal summons. NOV 28: Paula Haney Harris, 35, 801 Boyce St., harassing phone calls, criminal summons. NOV. 28: Michael Shane Hall, 46, 309 Fairview St., possession with intent to sell, manufacture methamphetamine, three counts; sell, deliver methamphetamine, three counts, felonies, $30,000 secured bond. NOV. 28: William Luke Lafferey, 40, 801 Boyce St., larceny, criminal summons. NOV. 29: Michael Robert Bush, 29, Clover, SC, failure to comply pre-trial release, transported to Gaston County Detention Center. NOV. 29: Matthew Devan Skarpalezos, 27, Bessemer City, order for arrest, failure to appear, $500 secured bond. NOV. 29: Stephen Russell Jamerson, 74, 123 Galilee Church Road, driving while license revoked, two counts, no vehicle insurance, two counts, fictitious tag, $17,000 secured bond. DEC. 1: A 16-year-old male was charged with simple assault, assault on a government official/employee and disorderly conduct at school. His secured bond was $5,000. DEC. 1: Shamont Sherman Morton, 22 Dallas, driving while license revoked, possession stolen vehicle, felony, order for arrest, failure to appear, pretrial services, two counts, no bond. DEC. 1: Yul Lamar Black, 25, Grover, two counts order for arrest, failure to appear, no bond. DEC. 1: Cole Steven Reid, 20, Gastonia, DWI, two counts driving after consumption of alcohol, $2500 secured bond. DEC. 2: James Kyle Greene, 29, York, SC, driving while license revoked, $500 secured bond. DEC. 2: Isaiah Marquis Hill, 24, 326 Rollingbrook Road, order for arrest, driving while license revoked, $500 secured bond. DEC 2: Monica Denise Martinez, 50, 405 Hill St., DWI, $1000 unsecured bond. DEC. 3: Wilson Nelson Womack, 62, 119 McGinnis St., larceny, probation violation on outstanding warrant, transported to Gaston County Law Enforcement Agency. CITATIONS NOV. 24: Francisco Javier Cruz, 28, Charlotte, no operator’s license, unsafe movement. NOV. 24: Jessica Marisa Carreon-Perez, 29, Charlotte, allowing unlicensed person to drive car. NOV. 26: Wilmer Matuz, 28, 103 Saddlebrook Court, no operator’s license. NOV. 27: Scott Mercedes Sanchez, 31, Laurinburg, NC, driving while license revoked. NOV. 28: Joshua Allen Jones, 32, Gastonia, driving with revoked license. NOV. 28: Kenneth Ross Maltba, 53, Charlotte, no operator’s license. NOV. 28: James Lee Fraley, 45, 815 Bethlehem Road Trailer 15, no seat belt, fictitious tag, no vehicle registration DEC. 2: Nijewlisiah Graham, 25, Charlotte, no operator’s license. DEC. 2: Isaiah Marquis Hill, 24, Shelby, revoked driver’s license, giving officer false name. DEC. 2: Robert P. Fogarty, 52, Bessemer City, fictitious tag. DEC. 2: Miguel Martinez Landeros, 41, 123 Scism Farm Road, no operator’s license. DEC. 2: Cynthia Dawn Doster, 33, Shelby, no operator’s license. DEC. 3: Tamara Swindle Stewart, 36, Lawndale, speeding. DEC. 3: A 17-year-old male was cited for speeding. DEC. 3: Bailee Justene Thomas, 21, Monroe, speeding.

DEC. 3: Kimberly Annette Goodson, 51, Bessemer City, no vehicle insurance, no vehicle registration. DEC. 3: Marcus Scott Barnes, 27, Gastonia, revoked driver’s license, stop light violation. INCIDENTS NOV. 30: Silver Express, 501 E. King St., said a customer attempted to pass a counterfeit $50 bill. DEC. 2: Grandpa’s Store, 903 Bethlehem Road, reported shoplifting of candy. INCIDENTS NOV. 28: A resident of Charles Street reported theft of a $700 iPhone 7S. NOV. 29: A resident of Mauney Avenue reported theft of $1450 worth of items including a silver and black car amplifier, miscellaneous Wii games, 20-watt guitar, sunglasses, silver ring and silver rope necklace WRECKS NOV. 15: Officer F. L. Wittington said that a 2003 Cadillac owned by Logan Nelson Fletcher, 613 Mauney Ave., was struck by a hit and run driver. The Fletcher car was parked outside Fletcher’s residence. NOV. 22: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Anthony Smith, 520 Kilgore Road, was backing a 2001 Dodge owned by the City of Kings Mountain from a parking place at 107 W. Mountain Street and struck a 2000 Chevrolet operated by Edward Wayne Hodge of Shelby who had pulled from a parking stall and was traveling East in the parking lot. Property damages were estimated at $1500. NOV. 24: Officer Jonathan Price charged Christopher Dean Burris, 33, of 426 Goforth Road, with DWI after Burris, operating a 2009 Mazda, attempted to turn left on Dilling Street but instead turned into the property of 407 N. Dilling Street and struck a set of brick steps doing $1000 damage to the steps and $5,000 to the vehicle. NOV. 24: Officer F. L. Wittington cited Javier Cruz Francisco, 28, with no driver’s license and unsafe lane change after the 2005 Dodge he was driving made a lane change and hit a 2000 GMC operated by Jaysen Liberatore of Pine Valley, NY on the US 74 Bypass. Francisco’s car spun out of control and hit the guide wires in the median. Property damage was estimated at $4500. NOV. 25: Officer K. L. Putnam said that Susan Berry, 206 Orr Terrace, operating a 2008 Honda, backing into a parking space at 208 Orr Terrace, struck a parked 2014 Hyundai owned by Christy Myers, 208 Orr Terrace. Property damage was estimated at $2,000. NOV. 26: Officer Josh Bryant said that a tire blew out on a 1994 Chevrolet operated by Moreno Dixon of Stanley on US 74 Bypass. Dixon overcorrected and the vehicle struck a guard rail doing $1500 damage to the guard rail and $1500 damage to his car. NOV. 27: Officer M. D. Butler said Cynthia Rickman of Cherryville, operating a 2011 Lexus, slowed almost to a stop for a deer in the road on NC 216 and a second deer came from the roadside and hit her vehicle doing $950 damage. NOV. 27: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that a hit and run driver in a green Honda failed to reduce speed and struck a 2017 Ford operated by Taylor Jordan Boheler, 104 Afton Drive, on US 74 Business. Property damage was estimated at $1,000. NOV. 27: Officer H. W. Carpenter said that Faye Rigdon, 717 Gantt St., operating a 1990 Dodge, backed into a parked Hyundai owned by Alice Rote, 213 Bell Road, Trailer I, in the parking lot at 123 N. Railroad Avenue. Property damage was estimated at $1400. NOV. 28: Officer Jonathan Price said Nickie Sand-

ers of Shelby, operating a 2010 Chrysler, struck a parked 2011 Dodge owned by Jennifer Millsaps of Bessemer City in a parking lot on Marie Street. Property damage was slight. NOV. 29: Officer Stephen Skinner said that Christopher Parker of Shelby, operating a 1987 Ford for the City of Kings Mountain, was backing on East Ridge Street and hit a parked 2001 Pontiac owned by Joseph Head, 815 E. Ridge Street. Property damage was estimated at $2,200. NOV. 29: Officer F.L. Wittington said that Kings Mountain Rescue Squad transported Donald Wayne Spencer, 66, 268 Saint Luke Church Road, to the hospital after he was hit by a 2005 Chevrolet in the parking lot of McDonald’s on NC 161. Wittington said that Spencer walked out from behind a car when Bradley Dean Henderson of Grover, operating a 2005 Chevrolet, was pulling into a parking spot. Henderson said he was traveling no more than 3-5 mph. NOV. 29: Officer Brent Herndon said that a 2016 Ford owned by Thomas Grant Pasour, 932 Caroline Circle, parked in front of his residence, was hit by a 2013 Hyundai owned by Bruce Bradley of Gastonia. There was no damage listed for the Pasour vehicle and Bradley said the damage on his car estimated at $2500 was due to a previous crash. NOV. 30: Officer F. L. Wittington said that a 2013 Honda operated by Alexander Goff, 104 E. Ridge St., hit a 2015 Nissan operated by Emma Chisholm, 2025 Redwood Circle, on US 74 Business as he merged into a turning lane. Property damage was estimated at $2,000. NOV. 30: Officer F. L. Wittington said that Rebecca McCarter, York, SC, pulled out from Swooger’s on Shelby Road and hit a 2012 Honda operated by Crystal Wright of Shelby. Property damage was estimated at $1900. NOV. 30: Officer Josh Bryant said that Jennifer Wampler, 412 Country Club Acres, operating a 2007 Volvo, moved over in her lane on Merrimont Drive due to a person walking on the roadway and when she began to make a right turn her rightside door hit the stop sign at 1013 N. Piedmont Ave. The stop sign damage was estimated at $10,000. There was only slight damage to the Wampler vehicle. DEC. 2: Officer Chi Ming Lai said that Sierrah Lindsey Hough, 128 Crown Court, driving on US 74 Business, said her foot slipped off the brake pedal at a red light and her vehicle rear-ended a 2004 Ford operated by Robert Ray Davis, 803 Third Street. Property damage was estimated at $4,000. DEC. 2: Officer HW Carpenter said that a 2017 Ford operated by Archie Crocker, 102 Country Creek Drive, rear-ended a 2014 Nissan operated by Alexa Lynn Harman, 110 Oak Grove Road. Both motorists were traveling east on Waco Road when a dog crossed in front of the Harman vehicle which stopped in the road abruptly to avoid the dog. Property damage was very slight. DEC. 3: Officer HW Carpenter said that Jermaine Errol Thomas, Lithonia, GA, driving a 2004 Chevrolet, attempted to merge into the right lane of US 74 Bypass and hit a 2016 Jeep operated by Ronald Ramey of Cherryville. Property damage was estimated at $25,000. DEC. 3: Officer HW Carpenter said that James Michael Ivey, 546 Waco Road, operating a 2001 Chevrolet, was backing from a parking space at 1320 Shelby Road and hit a 2004 Dodge operated by Randiene Byers Odems, 147 Dixon School Road. Property damage was slight.

From Page 1A Disney books. “We are honored and humbled to be able to give a little something back to the Kings Mountain community that gives our company so much,” said Mike Mattes, president and CEO of Cormetech. “Our hope is that, by partnering with Feed the Children to make this day happen, we will make the holidays a little less stressful for families in need.” In Kings Mountain, more than 18 percent of families live below the poverty line. With the help of Cormetech’s generous donation and the support of Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry, Feed the Children can help feed those in need in North Carolina communities. “A big thanks to the City of Kings Mountain, and Cormetech for funding the event,” said Lisa Harrison, Executive Director of Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry. “Our community and other surrounding areas in Cleveland County were labeled as a “Food Desert” by the US Department of Agriculture. This event with Feed the Children will go a long way in helping many families have a very Merry Christmas!” This is one of many events Feed the Children has planned

TUCKER From Page 1A this year,’’ said Karen. “It has been such a pleasure serving the citizens of Kings Mountain and I look forward to serving in my new capacity,’’ said Tucker. “Our mayor, council, city manager and staff are very supportive and I look forward to working more closely with them.’’ There are so many

Page 7A across the country to help defeat hunger. Feed the Children is committed to helping children and families across the U.S. and around the world. “We in Kings Mountain have been blown away by the generosity of Cormetech,” said Scott Neisler, Mayor of Kings Mountain. “They have shown us that they are a great corporate citizen that cares for our community and have affected many lives of those that aren’t as blessed as some of us. Thank you, Cormetech, for being a part of Kings Mountain!” CORMETECH was formed in 1989 from the equity ownership of MHI and Corning. CORMETECH is the industry’s leading environmental catalyst manufacturer and full life cycle catalyst management and service solution provider. CORMETECH has delivered environmental catalysts for more than 1,600 SCR systems totaling over 156 GW of worldwide generating capacity. CORMETECH has manufacturing operations in Durham, NC and Cleveland, TN as well as 3 licensees and a sales office in China. The Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry is an emergency assistance agency sponsored by the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association and is governed by

an eleven-member board of directors consisting of interfaith ministers and community leaders. We are a non-profit organization and give hope to all in the name of Jesus Christ. Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry provides temporary assistance to individuals and families in financial crisis. We facilitate the distribution of food and clothing and give financial assistance for rent, utilities, medicine, fuel and gasoline Established in 1979, Feed the Children exists to defeat hunger. It is one of the largest U.S.-based charities and serves those in need in the U.S. and in 10 countries around the world. It provides food, education, essentials and disaster response. Domestically, it operates five distribution centers (located in Oklahoma, Indiana, California, Tennessee and Pennsylvania). In fiscal year 2016, through its domestic and international programs, Feed the Children distributed 105 million pounds of food and essentials worldwide with a total value of $415 million, working with partner agencies to benefit 5.9 million people globally. It is accredited by Guide Star Exchange and the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. Visit feedthechildren.org for more information.

positive things happening here in my hometown and I am so happy to be a part of it,’’ she added, saying that she has enjoyed working with Mrs. Mattox and wishes her much happiness in retirement. Mrs. Mattox said she has enjoyed her service with the city and working with Karen and fellow employees, staff, and mayor and council. A graduate of Western Carolina University and Kings College, she worked

22 years in the textile industry with her husband. The Mattox family includes two children: Adam Mattox, who lives in Georgetown, SC, and Kelly Carter and husband, Mark, and their children, Bryson Carter and Cooper Carter, of Sumter, SC. “We won’t be living very far from our family and both my husband and I want to spend more time with the grandchildren ages 3 and 5,’’ said Lynda.

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KMHS-Cramer game changes Due to a scheduling conflict the Kings Mountain-Stuart Cramer Big South basketball games will be played December 12 at

KMHS. The January 19, 2018 games originally scheduled for KMHS will be played at Stuart Cramer.

KMHS wrestlers impressive in early matches After a 2016-17 season that saw them break records for most wins in school and county history, Kings Mountain High’s wrestling team is off to a fast start. After losing two seniors, and a transfer to Crest, this year’s squad has been very competitive while missing several starters due to a deep football playoff run. The Mountaineers were 3-0 in dual matches entering this week’s action, defeating Burns 54-24, West Caldwell 48-30 and North Lincoln 5128. Kings Mountain also wrestled well in the Perry Floyd Invitational at Elkin High School and the TriCounty Invitational at Gasto-

nia Ashbrook High. Helping in the winning effort with multiple wins thus far are Koby Rikard, Aiden Wilson, Gage Moore, Darrell Whitaker, Dayvion Downs, Jordan Lineberger, Brice Long, Trey Crawford, Chris Ruffalo, Sedrick Morgan and RJ Bishop. Kings Mountain travels to Shelby tonight for a tri-match with the Lions and Freedom and will compete in the War Eagle Duals Saturday at East Henderson. The Mountaineers will battle Hendersonville, Madison and McDowell December 12 in Hendersonville and will host East Henderson and Lincolnton in their first home match on December 13.

KMMS volleyball beats Lincolnton Kings Mountain Middle School’s volleyball team shutout Lincolnton 3-0 and lost to North Lincoln last week. Andrea Melton had an outstanding week defensively and from the service line. “Her leadership was huge this week and she really rose to the occasion,”

noted Coach Lindsay Ellis. Aaliyah Byers registered 22 kills in the Lincolnton game. “Her presence at the net was dominating,” said Coach Ellis. The Patriots were scheduled to host Burns on Tuesday and will close the regular season Thursday at West Lincoln.

KM SPORTS THIS WEEK Wed., Dec. 6 4:30 – High school basketball, Kings Mountain at Concord. TBA – High school wrestling, Kings Mountain and Freedom at Shelby. Thurs., Dec. 7 4:15 – Middle school volleyball, Kings Mountain at West Lincoln (final regular season game). 4:15 – Middle school wrestling, West Lincoln at Kings Mountain (final regular season match) 6 p.m. – High school swimming, Crest, Burns, Forestview and Highland Tech at Kings Mountain. Fri., Dec. 8 4:30 – High school

basketball, Kings Mountain at Shelby Sat., Dec. 9 TBA – High school wrestling, Kings Mountain, Madison and McDowell at Hendersonville. Tues., Dec. 12 TBA – Middle school wrestling, first round playoffs. TBA – Middle school volleyball, first round playoffs. 4:30 – High school basketball, Stuart Cramer at Kings Mountain Wed., Dec. 13 TBA – High school wrestling, East Henderson and Lincolnton at Kings Mountain.

Girls second, boys third in swim meet at KMHS Kings Mountain High’s girls finished second and the boys third in a fiveteam swim meet last week at KM’s Neisler Natatorium. South Point won the girls meet with 379 points and the boys meet with 342 points. The KM girls were a close second with 347 points, followed by Stuart Cramer with 237, North Gaston 106 and Crest 84. The Red Raiders trimmed North Gaston 342-305. KM finished at 227 followed by Cramer with 135 and Crest 122. Riley Hazen led the KM ladies with two individual first places – the 200 freestyle and 100 fly – and also ran a leg on the winning 400 free relay. Other members of that team were Makayla Ross, Abby Wang and Taylor Johnson. Alex Yates won the 200 yard freestyle and Ashley Stenger won the 100 yard free. Kings Mountain’s boys did not have an individual winner but Chase Brown, Bryce Korenegay, Randy Horn and Tristan Stenger won the 400 free relay. Second place finishers for the KM teams included: Girls 200 yard medley relay – Maddy Demetro, Katie Tucker, Hazen and Stenger. Men’s 200 yard free – Gabe Stroup. Men’s 200 IM – Tristan Stenger. Women’s 50 free – Ashley Stenger. Women’s 100 free – Maddy Demetro. Women’s 400 free relay – Alex Yates, Belle Hollifield, Caroline Foster, Ashley Stenger. Third place KM finishers included: Women’s 100 breast – Katie Tucker. Women’s 100 fly – Abby Wang. Men’s 100 fly – Gabe Stroup. Men’s 100 free – Chase Brown. Women’s 500 free – Alex Yates. Women’s 200 free relay – Bailey Dulin, Alex Yates, Maddy Demetro, Abby Wang. Women’s 200 yard IM – Abby Wang. Fourth place KM finishers were: Men’s 200 medley relay - Tristan Stenger, Sam Rohan, Gabe Stroup,

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Clark tops 1,000 in Friday victory and Sarah Drennan eight. The Mountaineers fell 68-60 to the undefeated Cox Mill team in the nightcap. KM jumped out to a 13-8 first quarter lead but Cox Mill came back to lead 32-19 at the half and 49-31 going into the third quarter. Adrian Delph led the Mountaineers with 23 points, and Zeke Littlejohn added 18. Eli Paysour, playing his first game after helping lead the KMHS football team to a 12-2 record, scored 11.

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Patriot wrestlers defeat Lincolnton, North Lincoln Kings Mountain Middle School’s wrestlers defeated Lincolnton 50-42 and North Lincoln 60-34 last week to run their record to 5-3 in the TriCounty Eastern Division and 6-3 overall. Winners against second place Lincolnton on Tuesday were Trey Platt, Jamie Quick Jr., Jordan Moore, Charlie Melton, Peyton Fisher, T.J. Hall, Dylan Rush, AJ Richardson and Chase Ellis. The match came down to the last match with KM holding a 44-42 edge. Charlie Melton pinned his opponent to close out the victory. “We wrestled our best match of the year and look to continue it,” noted Patriot coach Jason Bridges. Continue it, they did, Thursday with a solid victory over North Lincoln. Winners for the Patriots were Jamie Quick Jr., Lucas Sanders, Jordan Moore, Dylan Platt, Cole Irby, Charlie Melton, Shammaron Gantt, Peyton Fisher, Christian West and Chase Ellis. Kings Mountain was scheduled to wrestle at Burns yesterday

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The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is accepting applications for the state’s Low-Income Energy Assistance Program beginning Friday. Households including a person aged 60 or older, or an individual receiving disability benefits and services through the N.C. Division of Aging and Adult Services, are eligible to sign up for assistance Dec. 1–31. All other households may apply from Jan. 1– March 31, or until funds are exhausted. The energy assistance program is federally funded and provides a one-time payment directly to the utility company to help eligible households pay heating bills during the coldweather months. Last year, the program provided approximately $38 million to help more than 120,000 households pay their heating bills from December 2016 through March 2017. For more information, contact your local county department of social services. A list of these offices and contact information is available at www. ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dss/local-county-social-services-offices

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Winter Wonderland Festival at Patriot’s Park

Mayor Scott Neisler’s young grandson Isaac didn’t know what to think about the Grinch but he got close to Grandpa.

“The Grinch that stole Christmas” stole the show Saturday at Winter Wonderland, the festival in Patriots Park after the Christmas parade. Karen and Jerry Tucker are pictured with the Grinch ( Caleb Sigmon.) Photos by CHRISTY CONNER

A snowman towers above the crowd at the Saturday Festival after the Kings Mountain Christmas parade.

The snow machine was working and kids loved it because it made a Winter Wonderland at the city’s festival after the Christmas parade.

Families loved the Grinch that Stole Christmas- but did he?

What is THAT? Exclaimed excited youngsters at Saturday night’s Winter Wonderland festival.

Lions to distribute Commodities Dec. 13

Salvation Army needs bags

The Shelby Lions Club will distribute USDA commodities on Dec. 13 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. To qualify you must be a Cleveland County resident and you will be asked to fill out an ap-

The Salvation Army needs clean, used plastic bags for the food pantry. Drop them off at 305 N. Lafayette St., Shelby. Call 704-482-0375 for information about the Army’s ministries in Cleveland and Rutherford counties. This is a United Way agency.

plication the distribution is based on the number in the family and the income of the household. Those unable to come may send a signed note sending the number in family, the address, and income.

Every week, people are looking for businesses just like yours. Make your business visible to over 6500 local customers each week in the Kings Mountain area. Copies available at locations all over Kings Mountain and Grover or at the Kings Mountain Herald office.

Santa hears a young man’s wish for Christmas at the opening of the Winter Wonderland festival after the Christmas parade.

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Shop safely with some tips from the Sheriff “The holiday season is right around the corner and shoppers are crowding malls and discount stores to buy the latest gadgets and find the best deals,” said Sheriff Norman of Cleveland County. But shoppers should not be neglecting their safety. According to Sheriff Norman “This time of year attracts more shopping-related criminal activity because of the larger crowds and the extended store hours. These factors and the usual distraction of shopping, creates a more favorable environment for petty thieves and other offenders. The Sheriff reminds all Cleveland County residents to follow these safety tips: Shopping Safety: • A single shopper is the best target for theft. Always shop with a friend or relative. • When going shopping, tell someone where you are going and what time to expect you to return. Also, make sure they know what you are wearing, as well as the type of vehicle you are driving. • Shop during daylight hours. If you shop at night, park your vehicle in a well-lit area. • Dress casually and comfortably and avoid wearing expensive jewelry. If carrying cash, keep it in your front pocket rather than in a purse or wallet. This makes it much more difficult for a pickpocket to remove. Also store car keys in a pants or jacket pocket. If your purse is stolen, you will still be able to drive home. • Pay careful attention to your surroundings and avoid overloading yourself with packages. It is important to have clear visibility and freedom of motion to avoid mishaps. • When returning to your vehicle, check around it and in the back seat. Be aware of strangers approaching you

for any reason. Have your car keys in your hand to avoid spending unnecessary time unprotected from the security of your vehicle. • If you feel uneasy returning to your vehicle alone, find a security guard and ask them to walk you to your car. According to Sheriff Norman “During this time of year, busy holiday shoppers become careless and vulnerable to other crimes as well. Credit card fraud and gift card fraud are on the rise. However, taking a few preventive measures can help.” Credit Card Fraud: • Keep a close watch on your credit card every time you use it, and make sure you get it back as quickly as possible. • Never write your PIN number on your credit card. • Never leave your credit cards or receipts lying around. • Shield your credit card number so that others around you can’t copy it or capture it on a mobile telephone or other camera. • Only carry credit cards that you absolutely need. • Shred anything with your credit card number written on it. • If you’re planning to purchase online, make sure the web page where you enter your credit card information is secure through SSL (Secure Socket Layer). You can tell if the web page is secure by looking for the gold lock or key icon at the bottom corner of your browser window. • If you’re not comfortable submitting your information through the internet, call the seller and give them your information over the telephone. Never send your credit card information via email. • Check the company out. Only do business with companies that provide a physical address and telephone number. • Keep good records. Al-

ways print out a copy of any online products or services you purchase. Gift Card Fraud: • Never buy gift cards from online auction sites. This is a large source of gift card fraud. Many of the gift cards are stolen, counterfeit or used. • Only buy gift cards directly from the store issuing the gift card or from a secure retailer’s website. • Don’t buy gift cards off of publicly displayed racks in retail stores. Only purchase gift cards at the sales terminal from the cashier. • Always carefully examine both the front and back of a gift card before you buy it. If you see a PIN number, ask for a different card. If the card looks like it has been tampered with in any way, put it back. • Always ask the store cashier to scan the gift card in front of you. This will guarantee that your card is valid when you buy it and that it reflects the balance you just charged it with. • Always keep your receipt as a proof of purchase as long as there is money stored on the gift card. • If possible, register your gift card at the store’s website • Never give your Social Security number, date of birth or any other unneeded private information when purchasing a gift card. No reputable company will ask for this information. In light of these problems, Sheriff Norman warns shoppers to be careful so that they don’t become the victim of criminal activity. “Unfortunately, when shopping, people have a tendency to let their guard down,” said Sheriff Norman. “However, paying attention and taking precautions can help eliminate their chances of being victimized.”

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Norman credits deputies, callers for arrest of alleged shooter Clevel a n d County Sheriff Alan Norman said that as a result of SMITH information provided by citizens deputies at 11:30 a.m. last Wednesday were able to locate and take Brianne Cherie Smith, 35, of Santee, SC into custody. Smith, wanted for allegedly firing at deputies on Tuesday afternoon, was charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and was jailed under $100,000 secured bond. Neither of the

two deputies was injured. According to the news release from Sheriff Norman, the incident began around 2:30 p.m. on College Avenue near Boiling Springs where two deputies drove to a home as part of a drug investigation. Deputies said Travis Lamar McKinney and Smith arrived in a white Kia Soul and McKinney got out of the car to talk with the investigators. While talking to McKinney the officers reportedly saw a handgun in McKinney’s back pocket. A struggle ensued as officers attempted to secure the handgun from McKinney when Smith reportedly fired a shot in the direction of the investigators, jumped into the Kia

and sped off traveling west toward Boiling Springs. The Sheriff said the investigators, while wrestling with McKinney, were able to give responding officers a description of the vehicle and the identification of the alleged shooter. Norman said that citizens started calling with sightings of a white female that fit the description of the suspect. Sheriff Norman says he values the relationship between the citizens and officers. ‘When citizens are willing to get involved and provide vital information to law enforcement, individuals who attempt to terrorize our county won’t stand a chance.”

Apply now for Citizen Academy which opens January 16 Sheriff Alan Norman recently announced that Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office will conduct the Sheriffs Citizen Academy from January 16 until March 20, 2018. The SCA will be comprised of (10) sessions on Tuesday nights at the Cleveland County Law Enforcement Center in Shelby. The sessions will be from 6:30 until 8 p.m to increase understanding and positive communication between citizens and Sheriffs personnel through interaction and education. The Sheriff's Citizen Academy will cover a different topic each week.

Representatives of Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Crime Scene, Narcotics & Community Intervention Team, Detention, Court Security, Civil, School Resource Officers & DARE, Training & Professional Standards, SERT, K-9, and the District Attorney's Office will conduct presentations. Attendees will also take tours of the Sheriff's Office facilities, and participate in practical exercises to enhance their learning experience. Anyone interested in attending the Sheriff's Citizen Academy should go to http://www.sheriffcleve-

landcounty.com under the Latest News tab and fill out an on-line application or a paper copy may be picked up at the Control Room, located on the second floor of the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office. Each applicant will undergo a background investigation prior to acceptance in the academy. Attendees must be at least 21years old, and residents of Cleveland County. The deadline for applications is January 02, 2018. Questions may be directed to Lt. Mark Craig at (704) 476-3033 or mark. craig@clevelandcounty. com.

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Recognizing and Treating Depression in Retirement Dear Savvy Senior, Since retiring a few years ago, my husband has become increasingly irritable and apathetic. I’m concerned that he’s depressed, even though he may not admit it. Where can we turn to get help with this, and what, if anything, does Medicare pay for? Concerned Spouse

sion is not just sadness. In many seniors it can manifest as apathy, irritability, or problems with memory or concentration without the depressed mood.

Dear Concerned, Depression is unfortunately a widespread problem among older Americans, affecting approximately 15 percent of the 65-and-older population. Here’s what you should know, along with some tips and resources for screening and treatments, and how Medicare covers it.

He can do this for free at Mental Health America, a national nonprofit organization that offers a variety of online mental health screening tools at MentalHealthAmerica.net – click on “Take a Screen” in the menu bar. Or at HelpYourselfHelpOthers.org, which is offered by Screening for Mental Health, Inc.

Identifying Depression Everyone feels sad or gets the blues now and then, but when these feelings linger more than a few weeks, it may be depression. Depression is a real illness that affects mood, feelings, behavior and physical health, and contrary to what many people believe, it’s not a normal part of aging or a personal weakness, but it is very treatable.

Both of these tests are anonymous and confidential, they take less that 10 minutes to complete, and they can help you determine the severity of your husband’s problem.

It’s also important to know that depres-

To help you get a handle on the seriousness of your husband’s problem, a good first step is for him to take an online depression-screening test.

Get Help If you find that he is suffering from depressive symptoms, he needs to see his doctor for a medical evaluation to rule out possible medical causes. Some medications, for example, can pro-

duce side effects that mimic depressive symptoms – pain and sleeping meds are common culprits. It’s also important to distinguish between depression and dementia, which can share some of the same symptoms. If he’s diagnosed with depression, there are a variety of treatment options including talk therapy, antidepressant medications or a combination of both. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a particularly effective type of talk therapy, which helps patients recognize and change destructive thinking patterns that leads to negative feelings. For help finding a therapist who’s trained in CBT, ask your doctor for a referral, check your local yellow pages under “counseling” or “psychologists,” or check with the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (FindCBT.org), or the Academy of Cognitive Therapy (AcademyofCT.org). And to search for therapists that accept Medicare, use Medicare’s Physician Compare tool. Go to Medicare.gov/ physiciancompare and type in your zip code, or city and state, then type in the

type of profession you want locate, like “psychiatry” or “clinical psychologist” in the “What are you searching for?” box. Medicare Coverage You’ll be happy to know that original Medicare currently covers 100 percent for annual depression screenings that are done in a doctor’s office or other primary care clinic. They also pay 80 percent of its approved amount for outpatient mental health services like counseling and therapy services, and will cover almost all medications used to treat depression under the Part D prescription drug benefit. If you and your husband get your Medicare benefits through a private Medicare Advantage plan, they too must cover the same services as original Medicare but they will likely require him to see an in-network provider. You’ll need to contact your plan directly for the details. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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Busy December at Mauney Memorial Library By SHARON STACK LIBRARY DIRECTOR Come join all of our exciting opportunities to enjoy the holiday season at your local library with STACK events for all

ages. Coffee with a Cop Wednesday, December 6th @ 10-11 am. Brings police officers and the community members they serve together–over coffee–to discuss issues and learn more about each other. Bring Your Own Craft Meets the 1st Wednesday

of each month from 10noon in the Library Community Room. Get crafty with your own project, or try something new! Free program for adults and teens! Bedtime Storytime Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6-6:30 pm. Enjoy books, songs,

LEGALS 21st Century technology In Fantasy Light show The Christmas fantasy lights show downtown will be different this year. Mayor Scott Neisler and Jeff Ward are working hard to premier 21st Century technology on Railroad Avenue, an extravaganza of lights that will be switched on Saturday after the parade to kickoff Winter Wonderland in the city and Patriots Park immediately following the 3 p.m. Christmas parade. “Instead of a lightarama it will be X Lights,’’ said the mayor, who is installing LEDs where each bulb has the capacity to produce 100,000 different colors. Graphics on the trees and windows of the Cherokee Grill, the Plonk Brothers buildings, and the Dixie Theatre building will enhance the spectacle. Addressable LEDs is how the mayor explains the process. This means that each bulb has its own Internet Protocol and each can be controlled. The mayor says there will be 512 light bulbs on each of the eight Christmas trees and these are not mini lights as were featured last year. Utilizing graphics, a tree may appear to be in flames with brilliant color. “We’re using C-9 bulbs and moving from the technology of the 20th century to the 21st century in this production,’’ he said. “Jeff Ward has worked with light brigades before with Masonic Temple and he and I have developed some new ideas and we are confident that this year visitors and Kings Mountain folk will like the show,’’ the mayor added. The lights will go on at night and may be viewed throughout the holidays.

CLASSIFIED ADS FOR RENT MOBILE HOMES AND APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN KINGS MOUNTAIN: Prices starting at $100/week. Call 704-739-4417 or (evening) 704-739-1425. (tfn)

CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DECEMBER 19, 2017 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL REQUEST FOR NON-CONTIGUOUS ANNEXATION CASE NO. 2017-VA-1 The public will take notice that the City Council of the City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina has called a public hearing at 6:00 PM on the 19th day of December, 2017, at the City Hall Council Chambers on the question of annexing the following described non-contiguous property, requested by petition filed by NTE Carolina, LLC, pursuant to G.S. 160A-58.1, as amended. Cleveland County parcel 11597 BEGINNING at a right of way monument (NC Grid coordinates N = 535,615.40’, E = 1,292,116.34 on the south right of way line of Interstate Highway 85 and the west right of way line of Dixon School Road (NCSR 2283), said monument is S 18-0900 W 328.11’ from NC Grid Station “Dixon” (NC Grid coordinates N = 535,927.13’, E = 1,292,218.53’); thence from the said point of Beginning N 81-17-12 E 56.13’ to a point in the center of Dixon School Road; thence down the center of the road S 19-50-41 W 100.02’; thence S 35-41-42 W 100.17’; thence S 44-22-06 W 99.98’; thence S 50-0639 W 100.07’l thence S 5230-17 W 100.03; thence S 53-24-19 W 99.96’; thence S 53-15-24 W 100.04’; thence S 52-33-39W 100.10’; thence S 51-13-11 W 100.03’; thence S 49-5058 W 60.37’; thence leaving the road N 37-54-46 W 50.57’ to an iron pin found; thence N 37-54-46 W 63.21’ to an iron pin found; thence N 43-19-24 W 120.04’ to an iron pin found; thence S 62-28-22 W 46.06’ to an iron pin found; thence N 57-52-26 W 145.24’ to an iron pin found; thence S 4744-07 W 267.97’ to an iron pin found; thence S 47-4735 E 336.21’ to an iron pin found; thence S 47-47-35 E 50.50’ to a point in the center of Dixon School Road; thence down the center of the road S 45-49-03 W 31.78’’ thence S 44-57-46 W 100.05’; thence S 43-3844 W 99.91’; thence S 4143-40 W 100.0’; thence S

38-28-46 W 100.03’; thence S 35-25-25 W 100.01’; thence S 33-40-47 W100.0’; thence S 34-06-21 W 100.01’; thence S 39-31-29 W 99.95’; thence S 48-0733 W 100.8’; thence S 5828-21 W 100.01’; thence S 66-49-47 W 99.97’; thence S 68-28-06 W 170.65’; thence leaving the road N 46-13-12 W 32.81’ to an iron pin found on the right of way line of said Dixon School Road; thence with said right of way N 68-20-13 E 200.0’ to an iron pin set on said right of way; thence N 55-22-50 E 99.89’ to an iron pin found on said right of way; thence leaving the road N 46-09-28 W 199.90’ to an iron pin found; thence S 61-06-04 W 199.14’ to an iron pin found; thence S 6834-31 W 199.99’ to an iron pin found; thence N 46-1316 W 127.33’ to an iron pin found; thence S 53-54-22 W 430.28’ to an iron pin found; thence N 6-11-48 W 511.75’ to an iron pin found; thence N 36-03-09 W 470.54’ to an iron pin found; thence S 47-41-05 W 1259.96’ to an iron pin found; thence N 36-03-26 W 818.74 an iron in concrete found; thence N 50-27-51 E 1260.42’ to an iron pipe found on the right of way line of Interstate Highway 85; thence with said right of way N 80-3313 E 54.48’ to a right of way monument; thence S 12-01-26 E 37.14’ to a right of way monument; thence N 80-50-29 E 294.78’ to a right of way monument; thence N 1-03-16 W 39.70’ to a right of way monument; thence N 80-28-44 E1401.49’ to a right of way monument; thence S 4-16-43 E 36.01’ to a right of way monument; thence N 80-42-53 E 280.42’ to a right of way monument; thence N 10-32-39 W 26.21’ to a right of way monument; thence continuing with said right of way, a curve to the right (radius = 7284.79’, arc length = 333.46’) a chord of N 83-52-55 E 333.26’ to an iron pin found; thence N 8931-20 E 457.78’ to a right of way monument; thence S 8-50-18 E 40.34’ to an iron pin set where a right of way monument stood; thence N 89-00-10 E 393.0’ to a right of way monument; thence continuing with said right of way S 36-46-10 E 36.40’ to the BEGINNING. Being and containing 94.11 acres as described on the recorded deed as Exhibit A, Book 1604 and pages 206 and 207. Lynda G. Mattox, City Clerk KMH3821 (12/06/2017)

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YARD SALE TWO FAMILY YARD SALE, Saturday, Dec. 9, 8 a.m., to ??, at 403 S. Elm St., Cherryville. Household, Christmas items, and some furniture.

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Public Notice of Significant Industrial Wastewater Permit Violations Listed below are Significant Industrial Users of The City of Kings Mountain’s Wastewater Facility that were in Significant Non-Compliance (SNC) with the national pretreatment regulations, 40CFR Part 403 and state pretreatment regulations, 15NCAC2H .0900 and local pretreatment regulations. January-June 2017: Mayflower/CVG

(Commercial Groups): Violations were for failure to monitor for the following parameters as requested by the Industrial User Permit limit sheet issued to Mayflower/CVG: • Cadmium • Molybdenum • Selenium • Chlorides • Lead Richelle Meek WWTP Superintendent/ Pretreatmnet Coordinator KMH3820 (12/06/2017)

activities and more, while building early literacy skills. For preschoolers and their caregivers. Pajamas and stuffed animals are welcome! Afternoon Adventures Meets the 4th Thursday of every month from 4-5 pm. Ages 6-12. Space is limited so please sign up online! Storytime and the Trains! Thursday December 28th, Friday December 29th, and Tuesday January 2nd Join us at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum for a very special storytime and time to visit the

trains @ 10:30 am. Yoga at Noon in the Library Community room. See calendar for times and event dates. Join the movement at the library and improve your health. Registration required. Storytime Tuesdays (ages 3-5) and Thursdays (ages 0-2) @ 10:30 am located in the Library Community Room. Join us for Storytime as we play, sing, read, write and talk as we get ready to read! Play on Thursday (open to all ages) @ 4-5:30 pm located in the Carolina

Maintenance Keystone Powdered Metal Company 100 Commerce Drive • Cherryville, N.C. Keystone Powdered Metal Company, a leading producer of powdered metal parts, has an immediate opening for a Maintenance position at our facility in Cherryville, NC. This position would be for a continuous 2 x 2 x3 schedule. Qualified candidates should possess the following: • Install, rebuild, and repair production equipment and facilities. • Perform preventive maintenance duties. • Make and repair parts for equipment to the accuracy required. • Disassemble, repair and reassemble equipment and fixtures. • Experience with Cincinnati Presses is desirable. • Night Shift Other duties shall include being able to use measuring equipment: micrometer, calipers, tape measures, dial indicators, telescoping gages, gage blocks. Also, accurately reading and interpreting blueprints for calculation. *Salary based on experience* Keystone offers an excellent salary and benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Interested applicants should apply online to keystonepm.com Cherryville location or send their resume to:

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Room. Come explore robots, electronics, and incredible technology! Playgroup Friday (ages 0-5) @ 10 am located in the Library Community Room. Join us for a fun time of play, story and craft. Book Club: A Company of Readers is open to the adult public. They meet the last Tuesday of every month @ 5:30 pm in the Carolina Room. Read any book you like for the month and share your thoughts. We have both men and women in the group. It is a great time of food and fellowship, so come be a part of this fun-loving group! Computer Training Tuesdays @ 10-1 pm and 4:30-6:30 pm. Learn how to create an email account, use Facebook, write using Microsoft Word, and so much more! Classes are FREE, but space is limited, so register today! Career Lab Tuesdays @ 2-4 pm. Get individualized help writing your resume, searching for a job, and learn about National Career Readiness testing! Drop in to get started! Magic Mondays Bring your family and craft your way through Christmas! Fun for all ages while supplies last. NOTICE: The library will be closed December 23rd through the 26th for the Christmas Holiday. It will also be closed December 30th through January 1st for New Years. The location of the Mauney Memorial Library is 100 S. Piedmont Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.For the latest in library news and events, visit www.mauneylibrary.org.

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Scenes from Grover Christmas Parade Photos by Gary Smart