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A crowd gathered at Mountain Rest Cemetery to honor veterans at a special Wreaths Across America ceremony this past Saturday. See more photos on page 8A. (Photo by Gary Smart)

Wreaths Across America honors veterans last Saturday

By Loretta Cozart On Saturday, December 15, 2018, the Col. Frederick Hambright DAR Chapter remembered veterans buried at Mountain Rest Cemetery with a special Wreaths Across America ceremony.

At noon that day, Wreaths Across America ceremonies were held simultaneously at more than 1,200 cemeteries nationwide as people from all walks of life joined together

to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach children the value of freedom.

Scores joined together on an overcast and misty day at Mountain Rest, taking a moment from their busy holiday schedules to remember fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, friends, and family who serve, and have served, our nation.

Members of the Kings Mountain Police Explorers Color Guard, Cub Scout

Pack 93, Girl Scout Troop 20040, Boy Scout Troop 92, the American Legion Riders, and the Shelby Civil Air Patrol assisted with the ceremony and wreath laying.

After the observance, those gathered laid wreaths, being sure to say the veteran’s name and thank them for their service. Those gathered were not there to “decorate graves” or to remember the veteran’s deaths. They participated

to remember the veteran’s lives. Each wreath symbolized a gift of appreciation from a grateful America and honored their families.

More than 400 wreaths were placed in Veterans Memorial and on specific graves throughout Mountain Rest Cemetery. More that 1,200 veterans are interred there, and it is the hope of the Col. Frederick Hambright DAR Chapter to remember each one at next year’s ceremony.

Chip Boyd and daughter Charli Kate enjoy sledding during the recent snow. (Photo provided.)

Boyds lose everything in fire

By Loretta Cozart On November 28, 2018, Chip and Christi Boyd, and their 2-year-old daughter Charli Kate lost everything in a house fire off Scism Road.

The fire occured during the day while the family was away. “I am most thankful that my wife and daughter weren’t home when the fire happened,” said Chip Boyd.

Since then, community and church groups have supported the family with donations of clothing and toys. Boyd explains, “We’ve received so many donations, we had to get a storage unit.”

The Boyds currently live with family and they don’t have a lot of space.

“We are grateful for all the support. It has changed

our outlook on society.

Through this, we see that there is good left in the world,” Boyd adds.

“When our daughter asks about going home, we tell her we are on vacation.

Thankfully, a couple of the toys she lost were donated and that has helped her through this tough time.”

Boyd and his daughter enjoyed sledding during the recent snow. “It is good to get out and forget the business at hand. We are very fortunate that we only lost things,” he adds.

If you would like to help the Boyd family, gift cards would be most appreciated due to their space limitations.

Please send donations to Chip and Christi Boyd, 405 W. Virginia Avenue, Bessemer City, NC 28016 or you can make donations to a go fund me account that has been set up by a family member: gf.me/u/pdupcj.

Faith brings Sarah Lee home

By Loretta Cozart It is easy to hear how m u c h K i n g s Mountain native Sarah Lee SARAH LEE loves the community by the way she talks about it. In October, she joined Paul Schadt as the new morning drive co-host for Charlotte country station WKKT 96.9 The Kat. Lee is on-air weekdays from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Now an entire market can hear what a wonderful community Kings Mountain is in which to live and raise a family.

“While we were recently doing the St. Jude Radiothon, I shared that Kings Mountain is one big family,” Lee said. “If someone is in need, the folks in this town have your back.

I remember folks I went to school with telling me how much they wanted to move away. I just remember thinking to myself that I

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Saturday night carriage rides are popular during Kings Mountain’s Hometown Christmas celebration in downtown. Riders have celebrated new babies and birthdays. A carriage full of folks caroled during their ride. The best celebration of last Saturday’s carriage ride was when Hunter asked Mikaela to be his bride as the driver happily directed their carriage though downtown Kings Mountain. This is the last weekend for Hometown Christmas and the Downtown Holiday Market. December 22, 2018 is the last day. Be sure to take advantage of the opportunity this weekend.

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018

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■ OBITUARIES

Jerry Hoyle (1948 - 2018) Kings Mountain –Mr. Jerry Deams Hoyle of 405 Country Club Acres, age 70, died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Monday, December 10th, 2018 at his home in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, he was a son of Mr. Hubert Hoyle and Ms. Helen Poston Hoyle. He was a 1966 graduate of Shelby High School and a 1968 graduate of Gardner-Webb Junior College. He received a B.A. Degree in Education in 1970 from Wake Forest University and a Masters Degree in Administration in 1980 from UNC-Charlotte.

He retired from the Cleveland County Schools in 2008 after 38 years of service.

He was a teacher at Central School for 10 years, an assistant principal for 3 years, a principal at Kings Mountain Junior High for 7 years, a principal at Kings Mountain Middle School for 2 years and a principal at East Elementary School for 16 years.

While a teacher in Kings Mountain, Hoyle devoted nights to also instruct Adult High School and ESL classes for Cleveland Community College in Shelby, Kings Mountain and Casar. His love of teaching and devotion to his students and colleagues was recognized in his receiving Teacher of the Year, and subsequently, Principal of the Year four times. Mr. Hoyle led East School to receive many state and national awards, including a 2008 Blue Ribbon School award -one of only 6 in the state and 320 nationwide. Jerry Hoyle was elected to the Cleveland County Board of Education in North Carolina in 2011.

Jerry Hoyle felt privileged to serve as Executive Director of Communities in Schools of Cleveland County for 2 years, retiring in 2009. He was an ardent supporter of the Boy Scouts of America, helping to found Pack 92. Mr. Hoyle was awarded the prestigious Rev. Dr. Charles Bell Award for his support of the Scouting program and his tireless commitment to help every child succeed. A dynamic member of the community, Mr. Hoyle was a member and past President of the Kings Mountain Kiwanis Club since 1987.

Jerry Hoyle was dedicated to his church and its members, the First Baptist Church of Kings Mountain, where he served in numerous capacities from Deacon Chairman to Sunday School Teacher for 25 years.

An avid scholar of history, Jerry Hoyle was a voracious reader and a lifelong learner.

In 2003 he and his wife, Ann, took a 33-day journey around the globe to visit their daughter and family in Bangladesh, their first time overseas. He subsequently traveled to France and Belgium, reveling in sites of antiquity, while also sharing his good humor and cheerful disposition with all those he met. He is remembered fondly by the many people whose lives he touched, who cherished his friendship, counsel and patient wisdom.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ann Evans Hoyle, a daughter Kimberly Labrique, and her husband, Dr. Alain Labrique of Baltimore, Maryland; and two grandchildren David and Natalie; a sister, Brenda Bost and her husband Lloyd Bost, Jr. of Hickory; a brother, Charles Hoyle and his wife Jane Rabon Hoyle of Mt. Pleas-

ant, SC. He is also survived by two nieces and a nephew, Melanie Bost Dunker and her husband Matthew Dunker of Huntersville; Virginia Bost Deaton and her husband, Wesley Deaton of Maiden; and David Hoyle, Esq. and his wife, Erin Bailey Hoyle, Esq. of Charleston, SC. He also had 3 great nephews, Maddox Dunker, Levi Hoyle and Drew Hoyle.

A visitation was held for friends and family on Saturday, December 15, 2018, from 12:30 to 1:50pm in the Stained Glass Room at First Baptist Church Kings Mountain. Funeral services were held at 2:00pm in the Worship Center, conducted by the Reverend Dr. John W. “Chip” Sloan, Jr. Burial will follow at Cleveland Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Communities in Schools program at East Elementary School through www.cisofclevelandco.org/donate/ To sign the guest book, please go to https://www. harrisfunerals.com/notices/ Jerry-Hoyle.

Clara McSwain Earle Kings Mountain – Clara McSwain Earle, 99, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on December 13, 2018 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby, NC. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Grover Cleveland McSwain and Lunie Wylie McSwain and was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Darvin F. Earle. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Walter Cleve McSwain and sisters, Mary McSwain Cameron, Ella McSwain and Minnie McSwain, her stepson, Clarence Earle and a stepdaughter, Carolyn Bolin.

Clara was a longtime member of David Baptist Church.

Before her failing health, Clara enjoyed staying active at church and loved traveling and camping with her church family. She enjoyed participating in the Senior Games and competed in horseshoes, putt-putt and badminton.

Clara also enjoyed gardening and always lived her life to the fullest. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

She is survived by: Stepdaughter: Margaret Childers (James) of Kings Mountain, NC; grandchildren: Trudy Bridges (Kevin), Linda Thornburg (Phillip), Joe Earle (Tammey), Danny Bolin (Heather), Ann White (Gary) and Leslie Stokes (Ricky); 9 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great Grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews A funeral service was held on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Rev. Brian Taule officiated.

Visitation was held on Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC. Interment was at Bethlehem Baptist Church 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.

Caroline Godfrey Grover – Caroline McCabe Godfrey, age 25, died Friday, December 14, 2018 at Atrium Cleveland in Shelby, NC. Born in Mecklenburg County on January 27, 1993, she was the daughter of Paul McCabe and Holly Rountree Godfrey of Grover, NC. Caroline can be described as “special needs” but this phrase was not always one that those who knew and loved Caroline would use. She was happy, energetic, determined, opinionated, flirtacious, impatient, preferred a schedule, insisted on exploring the world, demanded acceptance, recognized those people who fell in love with her, and communicated to all what she wanted. Anyone knew when Caroline was happy by her infectious grin and anyone knew when she was aggravated by the “fat tongue”.

Caroline was a 2015 graduate of North Shelby School in Shelby, NC. She was taught and adored by some of the best special education teachers and staff in the state. For the last 3 years, she has been a participant at the Kings Mountain Life Enrichment Center. Caroline’s purpose at LEC was to “be an adult” but it was soon discovered that this was not Caroline’s sole purpose. Caroline shared her joy of life to all those who worked alongside her and to the devoted caregivers that loved her.

Caroline was born with a rare disorder that educated hundreds of her family members, caregivers, teachers, medical professionals, and friends. It is evident that through Caroline’s life here on this earth, she touched hundreds of thousands of people. Her family hopes that those who knew and loved Caroline will continue to learn and educate others that everyone should be accepted by their abilities and not their disabilities. Caroline was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Glenn Ross and Jeanette Harry Rountree of Grover and her paternal grandfather, Paul M. Godfrey, Sr. of Tarboro, NC. Her beloved aunt, Jaquitha Reid, died nearly a year ago.

In addition to her parents, Caroline is survived by her grandmother, Bettie Ann Leggett Godfrey, of Morehead City, NC. Caroline’s aunts and uncles are Gary and Mary Ann Gillikin of Newport, NC, James Reid of Kings Mountain, NC, Joel and Patsy Rountree of Grover, NC , and Bill and Jane Rountree of Mt. Airy. Caroline also is survived by many cousins who adored her and a loving caregiver, Malisa Littlejohn of Shelby, NC. A Celebration of Caroline’s Life will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Long Creek Presbyterian Church with Dr. Charles Davenport officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Long Creek Presbyterian Church, 701 Long Creek Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or Life Enrichment Center, 222 Kings Mountain Blvd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Ms. Godfrey.

Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com

Christmas luminary display Mountain Rest Cemetery and the City of Kings Mountain will present a 3200 Light Christmas Luminary Display on Friday night, December 21 through Tuesday night, December 25.

Enter at the E. Kings Street Gate. The cemetery will be open until 10:00 p.m.

Mauney Memorial Library closings Mauney Memorial Library will be closed Saturday, November 22nd through Tuesday the 25th in observance of Christmas.

Mauney Memorial Library will be closing early on Monday, December 31st at 5 p.m. for New Year’s Eve and will remained closed through Tuesday, January 1st 2019 for New Year’s Day. To register for a program visit www.mauneylibrary.org call the library at (704) 7392371. The Mauney Memorial Library thanks the community for its continued support.

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.

January 12 - Sparrow Springs- 8 - 11:30 a.m.

February 9 - Sparrow Springs - 8 - 11:30 a.m.

March 9 - Sparrow Springs - 8 - 11:30 a.m.

April 13 - Sparrow Springs - 8 - 11:30 a.m.

May 11 - Sparrow Springs - 8 - 11:30 a.m.

June 1 - National Trail Day - BOULDERS ACCCESS - 8 a.m. Noon; volunteer lunch following.

September 28 - National Public Lands Day - Sparrow Springs - 8-11:30 a.m.

October 12 - Sparrow Springs - 8 - 11:30 a.m.

November 9 - Sparrow Springs -8 - 11:30 a.m.

December 14 - Sparrow Springs - 8 - 11:30 a.m.

The Friends of Crowders Mountain, Inc. announces the 2019 Trailwork Schedule in Crowders Mountain State Park. Litter pick up volunteers are also needed. Meet at the Sparrow Springs Visitor Center, 522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC at 8:00 a.m., with the exception of National Trail Day, which begins at Boulders Access. Tools, drinks, and snacks will be provided. Dress appropriately for outdoor work and bring any medications that you may need. Check facebook.com/FriendsOfCrowdersMtn or www. friendsofcrowders.com for possible changes. If questions, contact park office at 704-853-5375.

Diabetes workshop anyone with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or at risk for diabetes.

Participants will learn how to prevent low blood sugar; prevent and delay complications of diabetes; eat well; use medications effectively; manage pain, fatigue and depression; solve problems and set goals. The program is valued at more than $400 and there is no cost to participants.

“Living Healthy with Diabetes truly makes a difference in the lives of so many people. Many participants report how helpful the group discussions are as well as being able to problem-solve together on health issues that impact everyone,” said Linda Minges,

Start the New Year right through Living Healthy with Diabetes Do you or a family member have pre-diabetes, diabetes, or at risk for diabetes? If so, then don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to better take control of your diabetes.

NC Cooperative Extension and the Gaston County Senior Center are offering the Living Healthy with Diabetes workshop, a free self-management program which begins in January.

Living Healthy with Diabetes is an evidence-based, diabetes self-management program originally developed at Stanford University.

The program is designed for

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KM Christmas and New Year holiday adjusted trash pickup schedule Week of Dec. 23 – 29, 2018 and Week of Dec. 30, 2018 – Jan. 5, 2019 The City will be closed Monday and Tuesday December 24th and 25th in observance of the Christmas Holiday.

Garbage service for the week of 12/23 – 12/29 will be as follows: Monday’s and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up on Wednesday, Wednesday’s garbage will be picked up on Thursday and Thursday’s on Friday.

Recycling service will be changed as follows: Routes 1 & 2 will be picked up on

Wednesday, Routes 3 & 4 on Thursday, and Route 5 on Friday.

Garbage service for the week of 12/30 – 1/5 will be as follows. Monday’s garbage will be on its regular schedule. Tuesday’s thru Thursday’s routes will be on a one-day delay.

Recycling service will be changed as follows: Routes 6 will be picked up on Monday, Routes 7 & 8 will be picked up Wednesday, Route 9, Thursday and

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Artificial trees will be considered as road-side debris and will be subject to the $20.00 per pick-up truck load fee.

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Electric rate cut brightens holidays for four North Carolina towns Provided by Jennifer Logue The holidays just got a bit brighter for four North Carolina towns, as residents learned their electric bills will be going down thanks to the towns’ agreements with NTE Energy.

At a time when electricity rates are rising across North Carolina, residents of Black Creek, Lucama, Sharpsburg and Stantonsburg learned their electric rates have been cut 9 percent as a result of savings the communities achieved by terminating their longstanding contracts with Duke Energy in favor of cost-saving power pur-

Chief Tessneer’s grandson, Austin, during his first encounter with Santa Claus. (Photo provided)

KMPD remembers Chief Tessneer at holiday gathering

By Loretta Cozart The Kings Mountain Police Department had their Christmas party and honored the late Chief Jerry Tessneer and his family at their event. The Chief’s grandson, Austin, sat on Santa’s lap for the

very first time during the party. The Chief’s wife Tammy, son Keith and his wife Betty, and grandson Austin were presented the American flag and the N.C. flag that flew over the Capitol Building on October 1, 2018 in honor of the Chief.

By Jocelyn Christenbury

Self-confidence and healthy living running club plans and implements a hot cocoa fundraiser to help those less fortunate The Washington Elementary chapter of “Girls on the Run” is the only one in Cleveland County in the Foothills region of the national organization. And this eight-girl team took their

December 29, 2018 – 10 AM 1010 N Cansler St., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 The late Elbert Oliver was a man of many talents and interests.

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Tools Equipment, Scrap Metal, 20+ Long Guns & Much More will be sold Sat., Jan. 5th!

30+ Lots Old COINS: Steel Pennies 1930-50 Wheat Pennies, 1940-60 Nickels, Roosevelt Dimes, 1940-60 Quarters, Liberty Quarters, 1940-60 Quarters, Kennedy Halves, Standing Liberty Halves, 1838 large Cent.

ANTIQUES/VINTAGE/COLLECTIBLES: Pepsi Clock, Beer Clocks, Coca Cola Machine, Lance Machine, Tom’s Cabinet, Prince Albert Can & Display, Old Advertising Thermometers, Swinson Glass Cracker w/Glass Lid, Crystal Coffee Grinder, Apple Press, Victrola Floor Model Talking Machine w/ Records, 20+ Cast Iron Pots, Fry Pans, Roasters, Wash Pots, Kettles. Snow King Baking Powder Cold Handle Fry Pans, Black Hawk Corn Sheller’s, Apple Peelers, Cotton Scales, Bottle Capper, Old Shelf Clocks, New Haven Jewelry Box Brass Clock, & Wind-Up Alarm Clocks, Clock Parts & Tools, Hamilton Grandfather Clock, Vintage Stereo Cabinet, 100’s 33 Albums, Ice Hooks, Iron Wheels, , 10+ Stoneware Churns, Jugs, Bowls, Crocks, Beverage Dispensers, Milk Cans, Kettles & Tea Pots, Enamel Kettles, Pot, Pans, Uncle Tom Metal Bank, Aunt Jemima & Uncle Mose Salt & Pepper Shakers & Glass Syrup, Wringer Washer, Wood Wringer, Vintage Wine Cooler Bottles, 15+ Oil Lamps & Lanterns, Old Spice Shaving Cups w/Razors, Brushes, etc, Ornate Wood Medicine Cabinet w/Mirror, Hanson Utility Scales, McCoy/Hull Vases, Bowls, Teapots, Shoe Last, Pressing Iron, Cast Iron Book Ends, Antique Reverse Print Picture, Wood Ducks & Vintage Duck Lamp, Tractor Seat Stool, Vintage Animal Lamps, Lane Cedar Chest, Camel Back Trunk, Glass Footed Organ Stool, Hens on Nest, 100’s Jars – Pints – 5 Gallon – Clear & Blue (Some Zinc Lids), Wood Boxes.

Brass: Dresser Clock, Horse, etc. Coo Coo Clock, Shaving Cup Collection, 2 Pine Glass Door Corner Cabinets, Mini Teacup/Saucer Demitasse (Mostly Porcelain), Spoon Collection, Several Old Place Setting Flatware – Some Sterling, Some IS. Pocket Knives, Wrist & Pocket Watches.

Commercial Restaurant Equipment: 30”x60” Butcher Block, US Berkel Cabbage Grinder, Echols Ice Shaver, All Size Cook Pots & Bake Pans, SS Buffet Pans, Pressure Pot, Enamel Cook Pots, Roasters, All Size Colanders, Commercial Utensils, Meat Cleavers, Gas Turkey Fryer, Hamburger Patty Maker , SS Bake Pan Storage Tray, Meat Hooks, SS Cabinet, SS Shelf, Steamer, Salad Bar, Free Standing Gas Grill, SS Work/Storage Cart, Meat Hooks.

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Duke Energy do not reap the benefits of wholesale market competition. North Carolina towns that own their electric distribution systems, however, may buy power from whichever wholesale supplier they choose. In January 2018 – after evaluating proposals from several power suppliers – Black Creek, Lucama, Sharpsburg and Stantonsburg terminated their Duke contracts in favor of receiving power from NTE Energy’s fleet of energy facilities, which include the Kings Mountain plant; the Reidsville Energy Center currently under construction in Rockingham County, North Carolina; and the Anderson County

(South Carolina) Energy Center in advanced development. Each of the natural gas-fired, combined-cycle plants has the capacity to power 450,000 homes.

Because the communities’ power purchase agreements with NTE lock in highly competitive pricing for the next two decades, local officials said, they are able to pass those wholesale savings onto their residents in the form of reduced electric rates.

The rate reduction couldn’t come at a better time, officials agreed.

“This 9 percent rate cut will make Christmas a bit brighter for our citizens,” Stantonsburg Mayor Bill Edmundson said.

Washington Elementary ‘Girls On The Run’ Club raises money for homeless children at Christmas

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chase agreements with NTE Energy.

“Our decision to leave Duke Energy as our power provider and team up with NTE Energy, which owns a brand new state of the art plant in Kings Mountain, N.C. is paying dividends,” the Black Creek Town Board wrote in a letter mailed to residents. “We are excited to announce that the end result of our Town’s action will be a 9 percent electrical rate reduction beginning with this current bill. Hopefully, the 9 percent electrical rate cut will make Christmas a little brighter for us.”

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challenge of coming up with a community impact project very seriously.

Angela Skeith, advisor to the club at Washington Elementary explains it like this, “they spent months preparing and planning for this community impact project through lessons that fine tune their plan for a successful fundraiser.”

The running club inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates the healthy practice of running.

Mrs. Skeith continues, “First they had a lesson on brainstorming, then about narrowing down their ideas to ones that are feasible to produce a profit. Once they selected the project, the club had a third lesson about implementation and putting action behind their idea.”

The girls; Lauren from a local homeschool, Brooklyn, Maylee, Makenzie, Chloe, A’kyra, La-Ryssa, and Riley, third through fifth graders at Washington Elementary all ran the Region’s 5K in Belmont, NC earlier this Fall. The girls in the club enjoy learning true beauty, exercise, health, and

Front, L-R: Chloe Ingle, A’Kyra Toms, Riley Ingle; Back, L-R: La’Ryssa Harris, Brooklyn Pendleton at Washington Elementary Fundraiser on December 7, 2018.

(Photo provided) coping skills as part of their club’s activities and were excited to talk about their hopes for the fundraiser.

The Girls on the Run Club decided to sell hot cocoa each Friday at Washington Elementary School for 75 cents per cup. All

City of Kings Mountain Customer Appreciation The Billing Department would like to wish our customers

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Please come inside when paying your utility bill Thursday, December 20, 2018 to enjoy some cookies and a hot beverage, as a token of our appreciation.

students and faculty were allowed to participate and the girls in the club ran the sales from the cafeteria as well as a couple other locations around the school.

“We ran laps to come up with ideas for a community project,” one of the members says during a hot cocoa transaction with a fourth grader, “we had to make signs to tell the school about the sale,” adds another, “and we hope the money we raise will buy homeless people the things they need!”

That’s just what Latarsha Gullatte at Heart2Heart Place has in mind.

“The children that come to our mission with their moms will be blessed by these young ladies when they receive their own items to keep them warm during these cold months,” Mrs. Gullatte, the director of the See GIRLS, Page 7A

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OPINION

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

TODAY’S QUOTE: Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.

– Calvin Coolidge

Pieces of Kings Mountain History

By Loretta Husky Cozart Thinking back to my childhood LORETTA and early COZART teen years, I remember many of the holiday traditions in Kings Mountain. I was born in 1960, so most of my memories are of the late 1960’s and 1970’s.

Throughout the holiday season, I distinctly remember feeling the magic of Christmas in the air.

One of the big events in town was lighting the Christmas tree at Mauney Memorial Library. It was a huge tree in front of the

library and it shone like a beacon throughout the month of December. We’d always turn onto Piedmont Avenue and past the homes as we drove toward the Depot. Most folks in that neighborhood decorated beautifully and we would press our noses to the glass and admire their handiwork.

At either end of town, the city put lighted signs above the roadway that read, “Season’s Greetings.” I vaguely remember snowflakes on the light poles, too.

Each school had its own Christmas program and parents would flock in for the obligatory

production. No parent wants to miss their child’s performance, so it was always a big success. In middle and high school, the band and choir performances were always popular. Because of those memories, Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride” will always be my favorite.

Kings Mountain’s Christmas Parades have always been the best way to kick-off the holiday season. I remember many of my friends and neighbors going downtown to get a choice spot to spy Santa himself.

Downtown shops geared up for the holidays and many stores that

Looking back

By Loretta Husky Cozart Sterchi’s advertised their Big Christmas Gift 2 for 1 offer in the December 17, 1948 edition of the Herald. With the purchase of 3-piece bed-

room suite for $219.50, and a $45 delivery fee, buyers would receive at no charge a GE tabletop radio. If the buyer preferred, they could substitute an RCA or Philco model instead. The

bedroom suite offered was the popular waterfall design, featuring a chest, Hollywood vanity, and a 4-poster bed.

Sterchi Brothers was located on W. Mountain Street, Phone 348.

didn’t carry toys often added them just in time for Christmas. Roses and Eagles had a toy department and many parents shopped for their children’s toys there. In third grade, all the kids wanted “Twister.” I remember lots of G.I. Joe “action figures” across the aisle from the Barbie Doll section, especially at Roses.

McAdenville was always a big draw out of town for the holidays. I remember riding through the town when I was five and the trees around the lake being quite small. It was still a magical sight.

Folks also drove to the Courthouse Square in

Shelby to see the lights as they danced in the trees and along the wires between them. Drivers would circle the square several times before driving home for the night.

When I was older, I worked at Smith’s Drug Store across the Shelby Road from Wade Ford.

We always stocked up on perfumes and cologne in time for Christmas. As a bonus, our owner, Roy Craft, offered free Christmas gift wrapping. I seem to remember wrapping many, many, many presents for customers. Many a husband or boyfriend would buy their gifts with us, so they didn’t have

to wrap them. We didn’t mind; it was Christmas after all.

No matter how old I get, that feeling… that “magic Christmas feeling,” still lives in my heart on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It isn’t the gifts that bring that feeling, although I would have answered differently if you had asked me when I was five years old. The greatest gift of Christmas is Jesus. That gift was given to me before I was born and will live on in me well after I am gone.

And, that gift is the true magic of Christmas.

Why We Need Christmas People give Merchants more money around the world to the church depend on the in December Christmas season than any other each year for twenty month. People to fifty percent of who want to give their yearly sales. make sure their The travel industry from airlines to Glenn Mollette gifts are given gasoline stations see Guest Editorial by December 31st. Churches a nice bump during normally have special the holidays. People are going to buy airplane tick- children and music programs during the month ets and buy gasoline. that increases attendance.

Grocery stores do Counselors see a better during the holispike in activity during days. People cook more December. More people for Thanksgiving, Christare depressed during the mas and New Year. The Christmas and New Year’s alcohol industry does Eve holidays than any well during holidays. other time of the year.

Wine, Beer and Bourbon Funeral homes are Whiskey all do well normally and more so during busy in December and January. Check your local December. funeral home obituaries Charities and Churchfor last December and es enjoy December.

January and you’ll be amazed at how many funerals took place.

Fitness centers and gyms across the country prepare for their biggest month of the year which is January. Millions of people will drag into their local fitness center and sign up for a twelvemonth membership.

About fifty percent of these people or less will only use their memberships a few times during the year but will be stuck in 12 month contracts.

Christmas is a profitable time for many it seems.

The greater value of this wonderful season comes with the opportunities of Christmas.

You have a good See CHRISTMAS, Page 7A

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■ MEDITATION

What Matters is How Much Christ is in You holidays. “Middle of Winter” celebrations were present centuries before the arrival of Jesus, and celebrated by early Europeans as “Light and Birth” in the darkest days of winter. Scandinavians celebrated “Yule” and the Winter Solstice, which they called “Return of the Sun”. The celebration consisted of burning a large log which could take up to twelve days to burn out completely. In Germany peopled honored the pagan god Odin.

The Romans honored Saturn, the god of agriculture and for a month the slaves become masters and peasants took command of the city. The Romans also ob-

There is much debate on whether or not Christmas should be cele b r a t e d JOHN L. HOUZE as a Pastor, Christian Peoples Baptist holiday.

Church W e l l , I’m not qualified to answer that for you, but maybe this will help .There are 156 holidays in December from countries all around the world, and only 14 are religious

served “Juvenalia”, a feast honoring children and Mithra the sun god on December 25th.

In the early years of Christianity, Easter was the main holiday and Jesus’ birth was never honored. Then around 352 AD, Pope Julius selected December 25th in an effort to adopt the traditions of the pagan festival “Saturnalia”, which initially began as the “Feast of the Nativity”. By the sixth centrury, it had spread to Egypt and England, and by the end of the eighth century, Christmas was in Scandinavia. Today the Greek and Russian Orthodox churches celebrate Christmas 13 days after

the December 25 and they call it the “Epiphany or Three Kings Day”. Even in the United States, there was a period when Christmas was outlawed. However, in 1870 it became a federal holiday.

Our traditions are a collection of many cultures. The poinsettia originated in Mexico, Santa Claus came from Turkey, kissing under the mistletoe is of Greek influence, Egg Nog started with John Smith, and there are many other traditions that are affiliated with other countries but we celebrate them here in the United States. In the early years of my ministry, we held church services in a former club that still

had the bar in intact. Yes, it was built for sin, but the moment we moved in, it became a holy place where Christ was at the center.

I believe God is not concerned about the outer appearance of things, but the condition of our hearts. Lemon juice in water is sour but when you add sugar, it changes the flavor and becomes lemonade. It was the sugar that made the difference. So whether you celebrate Christmas or not, is a matter of personal preference. The real focus should always be being how much Christ in you. Be Blessed.

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Church Service Directory Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 102 Canterbury Road 704-730-7855

Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888

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

Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000

Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/ Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997 Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206 First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651

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First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143

301 Oak Grove Rd - Kings Mountain KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171 Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700

Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan

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

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

Connections Church 306 N. Piedmont Ave. 704-750-4972

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

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

Arise Church 830 E. King St.

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

Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487

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

Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917

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■ LIFESTYLES

RECIPES Santa and Mrs. Claus joined visitors at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum to see the trains!

Santa and Mrs. Claus visit KM Historical Museum Chewy Sugar Cookies 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1-1/4 cups margarine 2 cups white sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 cup white sugar for decoration • Preheat oven to 350 degree. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

• In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla.

Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just blended.

Roll the dough into walnut sized balls and roll the balls in remaining 1/4 cup of sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets and flatten slightly.

• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned at the edges. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Rolled Sugar Cookies 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 2 cups white sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees). Roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter.

Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

•Bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely.

Amish Sugar Cookies

(Soft cookie made with batter, rather than dough) 1-1/2 cups vegetable oil 1-1/2 cups white sugar 2 eggs 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1 cup buttermilk 3/4 tsp. salt 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

• Mix together vegetable oil (yes, 1 1/2 cups of vegetable oil), sugar and eggs. Mix in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, buttermilk, salt

and vanilla.

• Pour teaspoon-sized amounts of batter onto cookie sheets, leaving plenty of room in between.

These cookies will puff up and get large.

• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons milk 40 miniature chocolate covered peanut butter cups, unwrapped • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sift together the flour, salt and baking soda; set aside.

• Cream together the butter, sugar, peanut butter and brown sugar until fluffy.

Beat in the egg, vanilla and milk. Add the flour mixture; mix well. Shape into 40 balls and place each into an ungreased mini muffin pan.

• Bake at 375 degrees for about 8 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately press a mini peanut butter cup into each ball. Cool and carefully remove from pan.

Peanut Butter Balls 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons shortening • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside.

• In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and confectioners’ sugar with hands to form a smooth stiff dough. Shape into balls using 2 teaspoons of dough for each ball. Place on prepared pan, and refrigerate.

• Melt shortening and chocolate together in a metal bowl over a pan of lightly simmering water. Stir occasionally until smooth, and remove from heat.

• Remove balls from refrigerator. Insert a wooden toothpick into a ball, and dip into melted chocolate.

Return to wax paper, chocolate side down, and remove toothpick. Repeat with remaining balls. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.

Russian Tea Cakes

1 cup butter 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla

extract 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar for decoration • Combine all ingredients, mix well.

• Refrigerate dough until chilled.

• Roll dough into 1 inch balls and bake for 15 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven.

• Once baked, roll while still hot in confectioners’ sugar until coated. Let cool.

Lightly dust with more confectioners’ sugar.

Submitted by Sarah Lynch Saturday, December 8th Santa and Mrs. Claus visited the Kings Mountain Historical Museum and over 150 visitors joined them! Santa enjoyed looking at the trains with the kids, as well as receiving their letters and hearing all about what they want for Christmas.

Mrs. Claus enjoyed reading "The Night Before

Christmas" and letting everyone in on Santa’s trick to get up the chimney!

Everyone made it just in time before the snow! Now that the weather has passed, the trains are running again!

The 16th Annual Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit will remain open until Saturday, December 29, 2018.

Admission to the museum is always free! Regular hours are Tuesday-Satur-

day 10am-4pm, but Saturday hours in December will be extended. There is a lot going on at the museum this holiday season, so be sure check out the website and Facebook Page (@KMHistoricalMuseum) for more details!

For more information, please call (704) 739-1019 or email kmhmdirector@ outlook.com.

Coconut Macaroons 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 5-1/2 cups flaked coconut 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 2 tsp. vanilla extract • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

• In a large bowl, stir together the flour, coconut and salt. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla using your hands until well blended. Use an ice cream scoop to drop dough onto the prepared cookie sheets.

Cookies should be about golf ball size.

• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until coconut is toasted.

Pumpkin Bars 4 eggs 1 2/3 cups white sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin puree 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. salt 1 (3 oz.) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

• In a medium bowl, mix the eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir into the pumpkin mixture until thoroughly combined.

• Spread the batter evenly into an ungreased 10x15 inch jellyroll pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in preheated oven. Cool before frosting.

• To make the frosting, cream together the cream cheese and butter. Stir in vanilla. Add confectioners’ sugar a little at a time, beating until mixture is smooth.

Spread evenly on top of the cooled bars. Cut into squares.

Mrs. Claus enjoyed reading The Night Before Christmas and letting everyone in on Santa’s trick to get up the chimney!

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Holiday event through Jan. 6 Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden’s annual Holidays at the Garden is bigger and better than ever before with an all-new musically-orchestrated topiary display, new illuminated Piedmont Prairie Garden, extended lights of fire and ice plus all new lanterns in the perennial gardens, and much more. Holidays at the Garden will be open through Jan. 6, 2019 from 5 to 9 p.m. each evening, although the Garden will be closed Christmas Day. Visitors will enjoy annual traditions including the 15-foot towering orchid tree, live music (daily 6 to 8 p.m.), holiday shopping in The Garden Store, crackling fires to warm cold hands or roast a marshmallow, the Children’s Discovery Trail of activities, warm beverages and more. Food service will be available every night in addition to beverages including coffee, hot chocolate, cider, beer, wine and other spirits.

Model train displays built by the Metrolina Model Railroaders can be found throughout the Garden in addition to an expanded display of quaint buildings from Department 56’s Dickens’ Village Series®.

Holidays at the Garden admission is

discounted for tickets purchased online in advance and prices increase at the door. Admission purchased online in advance for Monday through Thursday is $12.95 per adult, $11.95 per senior 60+, $7.95 per child 2-12 and free for children under age two.

Admission purchased online in advance for Friday

through Sunday is $14.95 per adult, $13.95 per senior 60+, $8.95 per child 2-12 and free for children under age two. Garden members receive a 30% discount and also receive 30% off the purchase of up to four guest passes. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets online in advance at www.DSBG.org.

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Speaker Moore to file second public education bond for NC our school systems. The state General Assembly must continue to meet those needs with investments in our future.”

State Superintendent Mark Johnson offered support for the proposal: “As State Superintendent, I know first-hand the needs in our communities for school improvements,” Johnson said.

“Together, we have launched innovative programs that use lottery funds to build new schools in our rural counties as well as public-private partnerships to build new schools.”

“I am excited about giving voters the option to approve more funding to support school infrastructure across our state.”

North Carolina is in a strong fiscal position with unanimous AAA credit ratings, consistent revenue surpluses and a strong record of savings.

Moore said that grants to K-12 school systems from a second public education bond should be weighted by counties’ low-wealth status, total population, average school enrollment and enrollment growth.

Grants to K-12 schools should prioritize counties that have limited ability to generate tax revenue, carry high debtto-tax ratios, and have critical school construction needs, Moore said, similar to the state’s new Needs-Based Public-School Capital Fund.

“Education spending is moving in the right direction as we spend billions more on schools annually than just a few years

ago,” Moore said, “while lottery funds are finally prioritized to communities that need them most under North Carolina’s new Needs-Based Public-School Capital Fund.”

Grants for smaller counties with economic challenges should not require a local match, Moore said, while larger school systems should provide matching funds.

Counties that recently approved local school district bonds should be permitted to allocate funds from a new statewide education bond to cover financing fees and costs from those prior commitments, Moore said.

“North Carolina’s education communities can continue to reap the rewards of smart investments that put schools first with forward-thinking commitments to K-12 classrooms and institutions of higher learning,” Moore said.

A focus on workforce training should drive bond grants for community colleges and universities, Moore said, including workforce development IT infrastructure, capital facilities for career and technical educations with a STEM focus, and renovation and modernization needs targeted to meet local workforce demand.

“The critical skills and certifications our workforce needs for the high-paying jobs of today are being taught in North Carolina community colleges and universities that are the economic engine of our state’s growth,” Moore said.

LEE

has always been there for me through the ups and downs of my career: he has been there for me through tears and rejoicing.”

Eventually, Lee married and started a family. When she heard of an opportunity to return to North Carolina to work at WKKT, she and her husband decided it was the right choice for their family.

“I take pride in being from Kings Mountain. The community believes in the city’s youth and finds great ways to instill character through the schools and athletic programs,” Lee explains. “This is a great community to live and raise a family. There are great things happening here and I’m ready to do my part to share the news about Kings Mountain whenever I can.”

GIRLS

From Page 1A back to the Carolina School of Broadcasting and looked on their job board where I found a job listed with Metro Traffic. I said a prayer that the interview would go well.

“While waiting for my appointment, a fellow wearing a Gardner-Webb t-shirt kept walking by me. He eventually asked if I was waiting for him. I said, ‘no’ but asked him about the t-shirt he was wearing. From that question, I got the job at 96.1 The Beat.”

From there, Lee went on to New York City where she took a job “on faith and dreams,” she recalls. In time, she would co-host with Nick Cannon. “I remember seeing a billboard for our show in Times Square and wondering what my dad would think. He

WORKSHOP From Page 2A program facilitator with NC Cooperative Extension.

The program consists of six weekly sessions scheduled for Tuesdays, January 22nd through February 26th from 2:30pm – 5:00pm. All sessions will be held at the Dallas Branch Library, located at 105 S. Holland St., Dallas, NC. There is no cost

to you, but pre-registration is required. You must be able to attend at least four out of the six sessions. Participants receive a copy of “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions” workbook, a relaxation CD, tote bag, and refreshments. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Dallas Branch Library - 704.922.3621 by January 15, 2019. This program is sponsored by Centralina Area Agency on Aging.

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From Page 3A women and children’s mission commented about the use of the $335 worth of profits from the month-long fundraiser.

Heart2Heart Place serves women and children all year long but sees an added need during the Christmas season as there are families right under their roof with no way to provide gifts for their own children.

“Fundraisers like these allow the moms who are working so hard to put their

CHRISTMAS From Page 4A excuse to call or visit people. Christmas is about personal relationships and connecting to real people. The Christmas story is about a personal God who came as a real person to help real people with real needs.

Christmas is family time. Don’t exclude anybody. God is inclusive. He came to love all the people of the world.

There are always people who feel excluded, unloved and seem to be the rag muffin person in the family. No one is perfect.

Everyone has failed in different ways.

Christmas is a different day. Stores, most restaurants, workplaces and businesses are closed on

The US flag stands in the midst of a snowy winter wonderland. This photo was taken

by Kristi Johnson in last week’s winter storm that blanketed our area in snow, sleet and ice. lives back together to be proud of the Christmas memories they are able to make with their children.” Mrs. Gullatte continued.

To put it in perhaps a new perspective, “When a mother who is clean and sober for the first time in her adult life (sometimes since childhood) gets the opportunity to provide personal Christmas gifts to her children, her self-confidence in who God made her to be begins to grow, and we begin to see new life blooming from despair.” Mrs. Gullatte added.

The Girls on the Run Club also took the opportunity to

recognize amongst themselves that “…we may not realize what someone is going through, even someone in our own class at school. But we are sure there are students who deal with some of the same issues as the homeless and we want to help!”

The club raised $335 during the month-long hot cocoa sale fundraiser to benefit Heart2Heart Place of Cleveland County Rescue Mission.

If you would like to learn more about Girls on the Run, visit www.girlsontherun.org.

The Cleveland County Rescue Mission operates a

mission for men as well as the community Education & Employability Center on the third floor of the facility on Buffalo Street in Shelby, a mission for women and on Washington Street in Shelby, as well as transitional housing in the area. If you’d like to learn more about their ministry to the homeless, hungry, abused, and addicted please visit www.MyCCRM.org or call 704-751-1255. You can donate to CCRM by going online or by texting “HopeCCRM” to 95577.

Christmas. What are you going to do? Be happy, reflect, give thanks and don’t feel sorry for yourself. Take time to focus on the one that so many Christmas songs have been written about, “Christ, The Savior is born.”

We need Christmas because we need The Savior of Christmas. We need peace on earth and good will to men. We need a Silent Night and a holy night. We need the Joy to the World as sung in the famed Christmas Carol.

We need to know the grave is not the end. We need to have the hope of eternal life. We need help to deal with our grief and strength to face tomorrow. Jesus came to give us this and more. That’s why we need him and the message of Christmas so desperately in our lives.

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each book and its author, “1,000 Books” is like a trip to a good bookstore or library. With the books arranged alphabetically by author, it opens the possibility for a delightful browsing experience: finding, remembering, and savoring old favorites; passing by other books that don’t interest you; and being surprised by the appeal of books whose titles you have not known before.

If you are still waiting to learn about the right book for your gift giving, here are three more possibilities, both North Carolina connected.

First is another book

by Nicholas Sparks, “Every Breath.” Like almost all of his books, it is set in coastal North Carolina.

But there is a hitch. One of the main characters is from the African country of Zimbabwe.

Secondly John Grisham, who has a second home in Chapel Hill, is enjoying the long run of his latest best seller, “The Reckoning” It is, according to USA Today, “Grisham’s argument that he’s not just a boilerplate thriller writer.”

Finally, for literary fiction fans, “Cold Mountain” author Charles Frazier’s “Varina” has been enthusiastically reviewed.

And then there is always my book, “North Carolina Roadside Eateries,” a perfect gift for any occasion.

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F o l lowing his nomination for a third term as Speaker of the North Carolina House of RepresenTIM MOORE tatives this week, Speaker Tim Moore (R) said he would file legislation and travel the state in 2019 to support the legislature’s second public education bond in three years.

A new $1.9 billion public school bond should be approved by the state General Assembly in the 2019 legislative session and be considered by voters in a 2020 ballot referendum, Moore said, vowing to travel North Carolina in support of new school capital investments.

Moore proposed $1.3 billion be provided to K-12 school construction needs, $300 million for capital funding to UNC system institutions, and another $300 million for facility needs in North Carolina’s community colleges.

“Education is what matters most to families and businesses – to the private and public sectors alike – and North Carolina is poised to build on historic commitments to our schools with another long-term investment in capital construction for our rapidly growing student population,” Moore said.

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From Page 4A The author lists and thoughtfully discusses important and popular books from the beginning of literary history and includes a few North Carolina-connected books in his long list: Thomas Wolfe’s classic, “Look Homeward Angel.”

Ann Tyler’s “Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant,” about which famed author Eudora Welty wrote that if she had written its last sentence, “I’d have been happy for the rest of my life.”

The late Reynolds Price’s “A Palpable God: Thirty Stories Translated from the Bible with an Essay on the Origins and the life of Narrative.”

Greensboro’s Orson Scott Card’s popular science fiction thriller, “Ender’s Game.”

Robeson County native Joseph Mitchell’s book about life in New York City, “Up in the Old Hotel.”

These books are not for everybody, but each of the 1,000 books listed in “1,000 Books to Read Before You Die” could be a suitable gift for someone.

There is, however a very good and safe choice, maybe even perfect choice, that would be a good fit for almost everybody on your list, namely Mustich’s book itself.

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Happy Anniversary I want to take this time to tell my amazing, loving, beautiful, caring and Godly wife Denise Cobb, Happy Anniversary.

Babe, I can honestly say this has been the best nine years of my life. Denise, I thank God every single day for giving me you. I know how lucky and blessed I am to be your man. I will always love and cherish you and our awesome marriage, which I think is as close to perfect as a marraige can get. I love you in ways I never knew could exist. Babe, you are the greatest wife, the most loving Mother and the most caring Nana that there could ever be. Denise, me and our whole family are all so blessed to have you and we are so blessed to have such amazing kids and grandkids. They are all so great. God is so good and I pray for you and the family all the time. I knew from day one you were my soulmate and would always be the love of my life, then and forever and it gets better day by day. I really love our prayer time and love our church time where we can praise God together. Babe, you have so much positive effect on so many people that you don’t even know about. I love the fact that we have a family that’s always there for each other, and that’s because of you. Princess, you could look in all the world and never find a love as true and faithful as mine. Love knowing we will be together forever to take care of each other. Thank, Denise Cobb for being you.

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8 Mountaineers All-Big South, Wade Offensive Player of Year Kings Mountain placed eight players on the 2018 AllBig South 3A Conference football team announced Monday.

Leading the way was Kings Mountain’s all-time passer and total offense leader, senior quarterback Kaylon Wade.

He was also selected as the Big South Offensive Player of the Year. He led the conference in passing yards and total offense.

This is the second straight year a Mountaineer was selected as the Conference Player of the Year. Last season it was running back Ricaylen Mack, who led the conference in rushing and

scoring.

Joining Wade on the first team offense were junior lineman DJ Bagwell and sophomore athlete Kobe Paysour.

Like Wade, Paysour established many new school records this fall.

Representing the Mountaineers on the first team defense was sophomore linebacker Damien “DayDay” Wilson, who along with Paysour has already received offers from major colleges.

Mountaineers on the second team were defensive linemen Jeremiah “Pork Chop” Brown and junior defensive lineman Zach Crawford, senior receiver Christopher Brittain and junior running

back Ricaylen Mack. Mack, who was injured the first half of the season, still rushed for over 1,000 yards Regular season champion Hunter Huss, which had its best season ever with a 13-1 overall record and the BSC championship, led in all-conference honorees and also had the Coach of the Year in Jamar McKoy and Defensive Player of the Year in Prince Bemah.

Joining Wade in the first team backfield were 2,000yard rusher Kujan Pryor of Burns and named as athletes along with Paysour were Kendall Carr of Stuart Cramer, Kareem Kennedy of North Gaston, Tyreese Mor-

ris of Stuart Cramer and Tony Davis of Hunter Huss.

Joining Bagwell on the offensive line were Carson Jenkins of Huss, Alex Kale of Crest, and Landon Hoyle and Brackston Bivins of Burns.

Joining Wilson at linebacker were Bemah and BJ Ramseur of Crest.

First team defensive backs were Quan Willis of Ashbrook, Lannden Zanders of Crest and Jaheim Mullen and Desmond Hope of Hunter Huss.

Specialists were kickers Holt Cloninger of Forestview and Evan Davis of Crest.

Joining Brown, Crawford, Brittain and Mack on the second team were line-

backer Chase Williamson and quarterback Zo Wallace of Huss, running back RaeKwan Young-Turner and defensive back Jamaud Jeter of Crest, quarterback Luke Carpenter, linebacker Devan Polk, kicker Devin Baldwin and defensive lineman Caleb Clemmer of Cramer; defensive lineman Daquan Brown, offensive lineman Josh Long and linebacker Josh Brown of Ashbrook; linebacker Austin Setzer of Burns; linebackers Jamarion Dawkins and Jacob Ash of Forestview, and offensive lineman Will Trudnak of North Gaston.

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KM, Cox Mill split Kings Mountain split a non-conference varsity doubleheader with Cox Mill Friday at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium. The girls won 76-27 before the boys lost 77-43.

It was the second straight win for the Lady Mountaineers after a close opening season loss to arch rival Shelby.

Senior Hannah Clark, the Lady Mountaineers’ all-time leading scorer, had a great allaround night with 27 points, 12 steals and seven assists.

Senior Sarah Drennan contributed 16 points and four re-

bounds and freshman Saniya Wilson added 12 points, three steals and three assists.

The JV ladies lost 54-17.

Sophomore Treazure Hopper led the Lady Mountaineers with 10 points.

The Mountaineers couldn’t stay with the defending 3A state champions and their prized Duke recruit Wendell Moore in the nightcap.

Cox Mill scored the game’s first eight points and never trailed in posting its sixth straight win. With Moore scoring all of his

game-high 21 points in the first half, the Chargers were on top 19-6 after the first period and 42-19 at intermission. All five Cox Mill starters sat out most of the third quarter and KM was able to outscore the Chargers 13-9 during that time to trail by 49-32 going into the fourth period.

Zeke Littlejohn led the Mountaineers with 19 points.

Kings Mountain was scheduled to open Big South 3A Conference play last night at home against Stuart Cramer.

Kobe Paysour drives the lane on Cox Mill in Friday’s non-conference game at Parker Gym. Photos by Gary Smart

KMMS wrestlers defeat Crest 79-24 in TCC playoffs Kings Mountain Middle School defeated Crest 79-24 last week in the first round of the Tri-County Conference wrestling playoffs and will face the winner of the West

Lincoln-Chase match this week for the championship.

Winning matches for KMHS were Trevor Moore, CJ Houser, Turner Brown, Jacob Hamrick, Chase

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Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ There’s something about bow hunting in the dead of winter. It brings together the most difficult circumstances a hunter can GARY MILLER face. Many times, the temperatures are in the teens, the wind can cut through the thickest clothes, and the snow can make a normally short walk to the stand, a long and treacherous trek. And then you must get within bow range, which is usually thirty to forty yards at the most. With all these great conditions, what’s not to like? I like hunting this way. It becomes, to me, a test. It is a test of my preparation, endurance, and ability. It’s also good for me to know that only a few other nuts are in the woods with me. And after a recent gun season, it seems fitting to return the quietness of a stick and string.

In life there are also times that are more difficult than others.

They are the seasons for some of the harshest circumstances life can offer. These are the seasons of sacrifice, suffering and sorrow. They make normal activities difficult and complicated.

They take more focused concentration. It is the Christian winter.

But it is in this winter that I am compelled to look for new life. You see, winter is the season of faith. The trees are without leaves and the ground is covered with the death of the past. Everything seems lifeless. But, it is under the surface of those leaves and that death, that we find new life for the days ahead. We may not be able to see it, but it is there. Germinating, breaking free, and growing. The lack of exposure is not for its hinderance, but for its protection. In our winter times, we too are growing. God is using the hard things to teach us to trust him. We may not see Him, but if we will look under the surface, we will find him at work, getting us ready for a new season of life. These hard things are not to hinder you, but to protect you, until it’s time for you break through. gary@outdoortruths.org ~ www.outdoortruths.org

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Shaniya Wilson (15) drives for a one-hander in Friday’s game with Cox Mill.

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Kathy Wilson, who chaired the search committee, is excited about Bagley joining the agency. She says, “We conducted a nationwide search for a leader for Children’s Homes of Cleveland County. Peter has the broadbased experience we were looking for and is an excellent fit. We are excited for CHCC’s future.”

Bagley, who will replace the retiring Margie Christopher, will assume the post on January 2, 2019.

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“Hug-A-Tree” The National Association for Search & Rescue (NASAR) is committed to reducing the number of children who become lost each year by teaching children basic techniques to aid in their survival is they do become lost. Many people become disoriented and lose their way while hiking and camping in parks, forests and wilderness areas. Join a park volunteer at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm to learn these basic techniques.

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Children’s Homes of Cleveland County (CHCC) announces Peter Bagley as the agency’s next Executive Director. He has 25 years of experience in human services and organizational leadership and has served children and families in Nova Scotia, Indiana and Georgia since 1994.

Bagley has a Master of Arts degree in Ministerial Leadership from Indiana Wesleyan University and a Master of Science in Human Services Administration from Lubbock Christian University. He brings a broad-based knowledge of the Foster Care and Juvenile Justice Systems, Family Systems Theory, Risk Management, and Organizational Leadership. Peter has forged relationships with many family service agencies and advocacy groups throughout the United States in order to understand and adapt to the changing landscape of child welfare. He is an ardent advocate for children and youth in foster care, for socially and economically marginalized citizens, and for the application of best practices and evidence-based tools to address their needs.

Bagley, and his wife of 30 years, Patty, have three children and two grandsons. They love the great outdoors and have made it their mission to visit at least one National Park every year. Bagley enjoys reading, photography, hiking, golf, rugby, the NFL, world history, volunteering, and working on home improvements. He is an active Rotarian, a multiple Paul Harris Fellow and an ordained minister in the Wesleyan Church.

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December Holiday Events Calendar Write a Letter to Santa in City Hall 101 W. Gold Street • 704-730-0333 Open 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-F Children are invited to write their letter to Santa Claus and mail it in the special mailbox in City Hall. There will be paper, stickers and crayons available for the children to use to send their own special message to Santa.

Senior Center Christmas Party H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center 909 E. King Street • 704-730-2168 Thursday, December 20, 2018, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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SHERIFF ALAN NORMAN SWORN INTO OFFICE FOR THIRD TERM – Mr. Jim Norman holds the Bible for his son, Alan Norman, as he is sworn in for his third term as Cleveland County Sheriff, by retired Judge Jim Morgan.

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Home for Christmas Downtown Holiday Market Cherokee Street Parking Lot and Downtown Kings Mtn. Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Home for Christmas Carriage Rides Cherokee Street Parking Lot and throughout Downtown Kings Mountain Saturday, December 22, 2018, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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How to Cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about seasonal affective disorder? I have always hated wintertime, but since I retired and am home a lot more, the dark and cold winter months make me depressed and lethargic.

Fighting the Blues Dear Fighting, If you get depressed in the winter but feel better in spring and summer, you may indeed have seasonal affective disorder (or SAD), a wintertime depression that affects roughly 6 percent of Americans.

In most cases, SAD is related to the loss of sunlight in the winter months.

Reduced sunlight can upset natural sleep-wake cycles and other circadian rhythms that can affect the body. It can also cause a drop in the brain chemical serotonin, which affects mood, and can increase the levels of the hormone melatonin, which can make you feel more tired and lethargic.

If you think you may have SAD, a trip to your doctor’s office is the best way to diagnose it or you can take a SAD “self-diagnostic” test at the Center for

Environmental Therapeutics website at CET.org/self-assessment. In the meantime, here are several treatment options and remedies that can help.

Light therapy: The most effective treatment for SAD is sitting in front of a specialized light therapy box for 15 to 20 minutes a day. Light therapy mimics outdoor light to cause a change in brain chemicals linked to mood. It’s most effective when timed to fit a person’s individual circadian rhythm, which varies widely from person to person depending on whether they’re a night owl or a morning lark. You can calculate the proper time for doing light therapy by taking the circadian rhythm test at CET.org/self-assessment.

The best light therapy lamps provide 10,000 lux of illumination, many times stronger than typical indoor light, and have a diffuser screen that filters out ultraviolet rays and projects downward toward the eyes.

Some top-rated products as rated by Wirecutter.com include the Carex Day-Light Classic Plus Lamp ($115), Verilux HappyLight Deluxe 10,000Lux Sunshine Simulator ($160), and

the Northern Light Technology Boxelite Desk Lamp ($190), all of which are available at Amazon.com.

Cognitive behavioral therapy: Even though SAD is considered to be a biological problem, identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns can help alleviate symptoms too. To help you with this, choose a therapist who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and who has experience in treating SAD. To locate someone in your area, check with the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (FindCBT.org), or the Academy of Cognitive Therapy (AcademyofCT.org).

Antidepressants: Some people with SAD benefit from antidepressant treatment, especially if symptoms are severe. Some proven medications to ask your doctor about include the extended-release version of the antidepressant bupropion (Wellbutrin XL, Aplenzin), and antidepressants selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (S.S.R.I.s), sertraline (also known as Zoloft) and fluoxetine (also known under the brand name Prozac).

But keep in mind that it may take several weeks to notice full benefits from an antidepressant. In addition, you may have to try different medications before you find one that works well for you and has the fewest side effects.

Lifestyle remedies: Some other things you can do to help alleviate your SAD symptoms include making your environment sunnier and brighter. So, open up your blinds, sit closer to bright windows and get outside as much as can.

Even on cold or cloudy days, outdoor light can help, especially if you spend some time outside within two hours of getting up in the morning. Moderate exercise such as walking, swimming, yoga and even tai chi can also help alleviate SAD symptoms, as can social activities.

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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2018 TRACKER BOAT. 17ft, camo paint, 60 hp Mercury motor. Call for details on taking up payment and pictures.

Can be Seen at 101 Lona Rd, Blacksburg, SC (704) 6061107

NOW HIRING! 2ND AND 3RD SHIFT RESIDENTIAL. 1st Shift 8am-2pm 30hours a week Monday - Friday. Apply in person at One on One Care, Inc. 207 Lee Street, Shelby, NC. (704) 482-5200

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WELL ESTABLISHED RESTAURANT/BUILDING for over 18 years, located in Shelby NC. Great cash flow, owner selling due to health reasons. Some owner financing available. (704) 473-1176 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS STORE FOR SALE. Located in the Foothills of NC. Automotive, Tractor, Heavy Duty Trucks, up to date inventory.

Buy Business Inventory of Business and Building. Owner Retiring. Serious inquiries only. 828-223-1564.

BUSINESS SERVICES BOONE’S TREE EXPERTS. Trimming, Topping, Removal, Stump Grinding, Danger trees, Chipper and Bobcat work. Insured. Free Estimates. 828-429-4742, 828289-9756, (828) 980-8119

GULBRANSON ORGAN. 2 keyboards, series 400, wood base petals, light brown, with button for 10 other instruments, $200. Jim (704) 5606602 HOTPOINT REFRIGERATOR $125. Electric “bonaire” heater $20. Electric Craftsman weed eater $20, Electric Black and Decker leaf blower $20. UFC punch bag $65, Hewlett Packard printer and assistance $125. Call (704) 207-5121 USED 30X40 POLE BUILDING. All wood with metal exterior, Trusses, Disassembled ready to load, $3500. For appointment to inspect call (704) 692-2240 USED 30X40 METAL BUILDING. Disassembled, ready to load, 1 walk in door, 1 12x12 roll up door, partially insulated, $5000. Call (704) 6922240 WOOD STOVE WITH HEATILATOR VENTS AND HOLE FOR FAN. Double doors $500. Call Ron (919) 2591019 OATS OR GRASS HAY FOR SALE. No rain, spring cutting, top quality. (704) 477-6355

GUTTER BUSTERS. All around handyman service, including gutter cleaning and blowing and most any yard work, including minor chainsaw work/tree trimming, bush trimming/removal, planting, raised beds, spreading mulch by the truck load, removing clutter of all types, storm damage clean-up, and more. No mowing. Tidy up your place by calling Robert for a free estimate. Serving Cleveland County for years. (980) 2950750 CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Fall Garage Door Special: Single size starting at $499. Double size starting at $849. Garage door repairs and installations. Ask about glass door installation and repair. 704-419-0117 (704) 472-9367 HANDYMAN SMALL JOB SPECIALIST. Decks, gutters, siding cleaned, repaired, painting, sealing, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, toilets, ceiling fans, lights, blinds, chainsaw, yard, lawn, assembly. (Shelby, Forest City, Gaffney). Call Paul (828) 3033272 HANDYMAN, RETIRED. General contractor available for small job repairs and fixes.

Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Bob, (828) 476-6058

PART TIME SEASONAL PHOTOGRAPHY JOB. No experience necessary. Will train. Call (704) 482-3235

SWISS SCREW MACHINE PARTS. Ethics Archery - highest quality arrow components available. American made; Veteran owned. www. ethicsarchery.com Can also manufacture custom screw machine parts. Call for details.

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NOW HIRING ROOFERS. Experienced Laborers. Must have valid drivers license.

Also need Experienced Single Ply Roofers and Experienced Shingle Roofers. Cline Co., Inc. (704) 477-0516

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Boiling Springs, NC. (704) 434-6389 USED CAMPER TOPS FOR SALE. Various sizes and styles. Also buying them in Rutherford County. (828) 980-0881 TRAILERS: WE BUY, SALE, TRADE (must have title).

Parts and service on most models. New 5x10 $895 with this ad. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 CARPORTS, GARAGE, HORSE BARNS. Installed in 2-3 weeks or sooner in most cases (standard). Best on site display around. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 2455895 PAYLESS STORAGE BUILDINGS Top Quality. Cash, 90 days same as cash, (rent to own, no credit check). Same or next day delivery on in stock inventory. Free 75 miles.

J Johnson Sales, Forest City.

(828) 245-5895 FLAGS AND FLAG POLES. 15 ft., 20 ft., and 25 ft., poles in stock. Delivery and installation available. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 2455895

I WILL DO YOUR HEMMING. Pants $10, Dresses $10, Patch work $5. Bring your items to me Somerset Court of Cherryville or call 704-4451554. Selling all American Painting $20.

WNC CHIMNEY SWEEP, WESTERN CAROLINA. Insured and Licensed. Cleaning, Repair, Caps, Pest Removals, 22yrs experience.

Ellenboro +75 miles. Neal, (828) 223-7730

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Press Room Printing. 704482-2243. (704) 538-5788

JAZZY ELECTRIC WHEEL CHAIR. $475. Jazzy power chair with 6 wheels, comes with charger, setup, delivered.

(704) 351-7422 mobilityservices07@gmail.com CUT AND SPLIT OAK FIREWOOD. Short bed load, $50 if you collect. $60 delivered 5 miles radius, Sandy Mush.

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INVACARE COMPLETE HOMECARE ELECTRIC BED. Complete Invacare Homecare electric bed, head and foot lifts and returns, bed rises and returns, includes bed & air powered mattress.

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CARPORTS, RV/BOAT COVERS, Equipment, Hay, Livestock. Protect your investments. Largest on site display around, 1000’s of options, 12’ to 60’ wide, 300’ or longer. J Johnson Sales, Forest City.

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Custom built welcome. 2k to 20 ton Utility, Cargo, Dump, Equipment, Livestock. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 KITCHEN APPLIANCES. Kitchen Aid and Jenn-Air appliances all stainless steel.

Fridge, range, dishwasher, microwave, all used very little, new $7000 will take $2500.

704-487-0550 (704) 678-3954 CURIO CABINET $40. Furniture, old books, posters, country and western record albums, movie, bubble gum trading card, (terminator).

(704) 974-8440 GIRL’S BICYCLE $50.00; Bernina Serger (never used) $495.00; Kawai Upright Piano (Used Very Little) $595.00; Western Novels (Mostly New) 63 Paperback and 16 Hardback. ALL for $95.00. Call (704) 825-5701

“DEERING BOSTON” 5 STRING BANJO. With hard case, accessories, and Greg Deering signed custom bridge. (828) 476-6058 HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 487-6855

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(803) 374-7545 COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING HARDWOOD and Pine Timber, 5 acres+.

Also, Pine Thinning. Over 25 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828-248-3659, (828) 289-0742 DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars.

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(828) 577-4197 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title.

Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767 or (704) 487-0228 GENTLY USED SEWING OR QUILTING MACHINE. Leave Message (704) 487-0226 WWII COLLECTOR WANTING TO BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives and Flags. I BUY Small and Large Gun Collections also. Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid. (828) 980-3329 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Metal Boats, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID & proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

(828) 245-6756 $$CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector. (704) 695-4917

FARM & GARDEN LAWN & LEAF VACCUUM D&R Leaf Vacuum & mulcher. Bought from Tractor Supply, paid $1100. Used one season. Other than leaf dust, looks like new. Attaches to mower but has it own motor as well. Dump bed. Sold house & downsized, don’t need anymore. $550 firm. (704) 4728842 HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Round bales in barn, $40 each. Fescue and Orchard grass. Rutherford County. 828-429-3100.

NEW HOLLAND TC45D. 4 wheel drive with 4:1 bucket, Gillwoods rotary tiller and pulverizer, Bush Hog hydraulic post hole auger, 16” turning plow and subsoiler. $18500.

(980) 295-8351 QUALITY HORSE HAY. Organic fertile, mineral enriched, barn stored. $45 per large role. (704) 434-9104

INVACARE HOMECARE ELECTRIC BED. Invacare premium electric bed, foot and head rise and return, bed raises at 4 corners. (704) 9514224 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com METAL DETECTOR. White’s 6000 DI PRO. Works great, with instruction book and coil cover, $250 OBO. 828-4766058.

REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHER, DRYERS. Discount prices. 1205 Earl Rd, Shelby, NC (704) 487-4443

FESCUE SQUARE BALES FOR SALE. Spring 2018 cut.

Dry barn kept $4.25 each. Call for details. (828) 589-5016

SCOOTER COVERS, CHARGERS, BATTERIES, SERVICE. Scooter covers, chargers, batteries, repairs.

Receive a free grabber while available. Call Scooterman John. (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com ANTIQUE MEN’S, WOMEN’S CRUISER BIKE. CD, radio FM/AM. Men’s Fossil watches. Canning jars. MUST SELL! 828-782-7221.

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1962 PONTIAC CONVERTIBLE Runs & Drives. Needs top, interior, some body work and paint. $4500. Call Ron (919) 259-1019 2006 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT. V6, AT, 2WD, 4 door, extended cab, tool box, bed liner, new tires, new brakes, clean, good condition, 179k miles, rebuilt title, $4,500.

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1986 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SALON. Local one owner, 15,000 miles. Original everything. Must see, very nice car. Must see to appreciate. $17,500. 828-447-0120.

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2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. For Rent in country setting in Kings Mountain area. 704-898-9298 or (704) 739-4908

4BR DOUBLEWIDE MH. Office, 2 baths. Quiet wooded park, landlord on site, no pets. $625 month. 828-2898719 after 10am. Rutherfordton.

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SMALL QUIET PARK. Crest Schools. 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home, $135 weekly. No pets. Must pass background check. Call (828) 390-7316

CAMPERS AVAILABLE FOR RENT. $650 month, $650 Security Deposit. 704-472-3100, 680 NC HWY 226 Casar, NC 28020 (704) 472-4666

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194K miles, new tires, brakes & timing belt. $1750. 704240-0342, (704) 473-8922

RETAIL SPACE (KINGS MOUNTAIN). 402 East Kings Street, Approximately 1000 sq ft, $850 month, utilities included. (704) 739-4417

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CAMPERS 2005 TIFFIN ALLEGRO MOTOR HOME. 37ft Class A with 2 slides, excellent condition, under 32000 miles. Numerous upgrades and new parts.

(704) 718-3765 dougsusant@ gmail.com MAPLE RIDGE RV PARK CAMPGROUND Full Hook Up. 30/50 Amp Connections, Pet Friendly. Daily, Weekly, Monthly rates. Rutherfordton.

828-305-2909.

WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. (828) 429-3935

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS ALUMINUM LOADING RAMPS. Heavy Duty with lock on straps, 2500lb capacity. Cost over $160, sell for $100. 704-692-4449.

2 BEDROOM 1 BATH. Rent $575, deposit $575, application fee $25. 704-472-4666, 704-472-3100. 127 Wiggins Lane, Apartment 3 Kings Mountain, NC 28086

LAWNDALE AREA. 828453-0828. 1144 East Stage Coach Trail Lawndale, NC 28090 3 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH BRICK RANCH. Full basement, large bonus room with vaulted ceiling and office.

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DEER HUNTER’S SPECIAL. PRICE REDUCED Kawasaki 610 Mule UTV, 4WD, differential locks, dump bed, one owner, like new, 3yrs old, everything perfect condition, $4995. 828-429-3100.

EAST RUTHERFORD COUNTY. Off Hwy 120, Lots with water and septic. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty, w w w.br yantrealt yinc.c om.

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HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. EHO. Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354

LAWNDALE AREA. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, W/D hookup, references and security deposit required, $560 month.

(704) 538-7661 AREA RENTALS. 120 Carolina Place, 4 bedroom, 2 bath modular. $1000 month, $1000 deposit. 3525 James Webb Trail, Crouse, NC (Cherryville Area) 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath modular. $1000 month $1000 deposit. (704) 484-2015

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RUTHERFORD COUNTY 1BR ENERGY EFFICIENT APARTMENT in Forest City. $425 plus deposit, water and garbage included. No pets.

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SHELBY AREA. Duplex 2 bedroom 1 bath $525. Townhouse 2 bedroom 1.5 bath $575 - $600. (704) 953-3424

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The bible urges folks not to hide their lamp under a basket, and that adage is certainly going to come true on Oct. 20 at 7pm when the Mt. Holly Lamp Parade steps off at Ida Rankin Elementary School, continues down West Central Avenue, turns right on South Main Street, and ends at the newly christened permanent trellis system for the Mount Holly Farmer’s Market. During the parade, folks will see over 20 dazzling and illuminated lamps marched through town.

The parade will be led by members of the official drumline of the Panthers, PurrCussion. Kathleen Doody of Toronto, Canada will be on hand to judge the lanterns for the prizes. Doody is an artist with over 20 years of lantern-making experience, and conducts lantern parades internationally The lamps will include such fanciful creations as the legendary flying horse Awaken Gallery owner Emily Andress and Irish artist Olive Stack with the Pegasus lantern that will be Pegasus, a huge fish, a giant snake with hoisted at the Mt. Holly Lantern Parade.

Photo by Alan Hodge working jaws, large and colorful butterflies, and more. The lamps were created

by local students from schools like Ida Rankin Elementary, local artists like Diane Pike, and Awaken Gallery owner Emily Andress. They are made of wire and willow sticks with translucent paper stretched over the framework.

Pitching in to lend her expertise to the lamp parade project has been Irish artist Olive Stack who is a resident of and art gallery owner in Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland. Stack’s jaunt to Mt. Holly to work with the lantern parade was sponsored by the Mt. Holly Community Development Foundation.

“I love Mt. Holly,” Stack said. “The people are so warm and friendly. It’s a lot like home.”

During her stay, Stack has been working with other artists and Ida Rankin students as they craft their lanterns. She’s also making one that will represent the 1916 Mt. Island Mill bell that’s at the Mt. Holly Historical Society.

Stack and Andress met several years ago and are close friends.

“I got the idea for the lamp parade after seeing one in Paris,” said Andress.

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Community Foundation hands Here a chick, there a chick out checks in Mt. Holly Belmont council approves backyard chickens

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munity Impact Fund. The on hand included president Impact Fund committee Ernest Sumner and program included Reggie Graham, director Erin Wiggins.

Well deserved cash Johnny Painter, Lauren Sumner praised Mt. Holly flowed at last week's meeting Shoemaker, and Reeves for all the work that's been of the Mt. Holly city council McGlohon. Community when representatives of the Foundation representatives See FOUNDATION page 5 Community Foundation of Gaston County handed out a number of checks to local organizations.

The groups had been chosen for the grants by the Mt. Holly Community Impact Fund.

The Community Foundation works with local leaders in Mt. Holly and elsewhere to support new and innovative ideas. This year, the Community Foundation contributed State Farm agent Adam Lee is seen holding the $25,000 check that will help $10,000 to the fund the planned veterans healing garden in downtown Mt. Holly.

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At its last meeting, the Belmont city council approved an ordinance that will allow those so inclined to keep a small flock of chickens on their property- with provisions.

The approved ordinance will allow the keeping of up to four chickens in the rear yard area if all requirements can be met. Requirements include setbacks from side and rear property lines, chicken housing requirements, cleanliness, and permitting.

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Four arrested at Jail-A-Thon On Saturday, three elected officials and one city employee were arrested on nefarious charges, placed in manacles, and hauled by paddywagon to the ‘Jail House' at Patriots Park during Mountaineer Days.

The three elected officials arrested were Mayor Scott Neisler and Council members David Allen and Rodney Gordon. Each had to raise $200 bond within two hours. Due to rowdy behavior, Rodney Gordon had to raise additional bond money. Mayor Neisler implicated Karen Tucker who was subsequently arrested for "Impersonating the City Clerk." Tucker had to raise a $25.00 bond.

All funds raised benefit the Kings Mountain Historical Museum's history Karen Tucker serves hard-time. See more photos on page 3A education boxes that high(Photo provided) light local history in Kings Mountain schools. Sarah "Thank you, to all of those We are so thankful for our Lunch, Museum Director, who gave donations to Community and are excited and Curator commented, make this event a success! to continue giving back!"

Kings Mountain High School Class of 1993 celebrated 25th reunion.

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Four KMHS class reunions held Homecoming weekend

By Loretta Cozart Four Kings Mountain High School classes held reunions last weekend. Celebrating were the Classes of 1968, 1973, 1978, and 1993.

The Class of 1968 gathered for dinner on Friday night in Gastonia and celebrated at the Patrick Senior Center Saturday evening with 110 guests. Classmates bought ads and found creative ways to fund their event.

The three other classes attended the Homecoming football game and watched as the Mountaineers trounced Ashbrook. Sitting together at the 40-yard line, these alumni showed their Mountaineer pride wearing black and gold.

The Class of 1973 held their reunion at the Kings Mountain Country Club, and 80 attended. At noon on Saturday, the class had a picnic at Lake Crawford, followed by the reunion later

of 1978 held their festivities at Deer Woods Farm in Bessemer City as 80 gathered for the celebration. After dinner, classmates danced to a DJ as others visited on the patio or gathered around the fire pit.

Earlier in the day, classmates played a round of golf at the Kings Mountain Country Club.

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Our 35th Year • Issue No. 42 • October 18, 2018

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Board members, city personnel and council members present for ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 12

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael.cherryvilleeagle@gmail.com

HOMECOMING QUEEN – Belle Hollifield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Hollifield was crowned Kings Mountain High School Homecoming Queen for 2018 at half-time of Friday night’s Homecoming football game at John Gamble Stadium.

Photo by GARY SMART

Mush, Music and Mutts

By Loretta Cozart

The Official State of North Carolina Fall Liver Mush Festival is this weekend Friday, Oct.19 and Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 in Uptown Shelby around the historic Court Square!

Yes, it's time for Mush, Music and Mutts to mark the wonders of fall in Shelby.

Join in the fun with this traditional food festival that has something for everyone. Of course, there is Liver Mush to sample, with a variety of preparations and choices.

There is a fall festival of children's activities on the Court Square with Uptown Shelby Association and volunteers offering crafts and fun activities for the kids.

The festival is now two days and starts on Friday evening with the NC Brew Fest and Chili Cook-Off. Pet owners can appreciate See MUTTS, Page 6A

EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS. All utilities included with FREE cable/wifi and NO deposits. Starting at $150 a week. (828) 382-0475

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE Homes for rent. Ellenboro, New House Road and Shelby.

No calls after 9pm. 828-3051650, (828) 755-5257 WEEKLY SPECIAL $210+ TAX AND UP. Town & Country Inn, Spindale. Newly remodeled.

WiFi, Micro-fridge, flatscreen, ESPN/Showtime.

Nightly $49.99 and up. (828) 286-3681

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications.

Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723

NICE COUNTRY LIVING. 2 or 3 bedroom mobile homes for rent. 10 minutes from Shelby. NO PETS. Seniors welcome. (704) 692-0447

LINCOLN COUNTY

1 BEDROOM STUDIO APARTMENT. All utilities included with FREE cable/wifi, $225 week in Forest City. Call for more info. (828) 382-0475

2&3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS. Available now! Stove and refrigerator furnished, W/D hookups. Rent based on income. EHO. Shelby. Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 487-1114

2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME. Central heat & air, private lot, good neighborhood. $550 month plus deposit.

(704) 418-1999

1/2 ACRE MOBILE HOME LOT and 3 acre Mobile Home lot. Both in Casar on paved street & county water.

704-538-1199. 214 Mace Rd, Casar, NC 28021 (704) 6007847

SMALL FARM. 24 Acres with pond on paved road off Startown Rd. Mostly open land $120,000. Call (704) 813-3856

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2&3 Bedroom, $600 deposit and up. $190 weekly rates. Free power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby or call (704) 473-4299

2 OR 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. In Grover and Shelby. $500-$575. 828-234-8147, (828) 428-2897

LAWNDALE AREA. Cleared 1.3 acre lot, water and septic, priced to sell. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty, w w w. b r ya n t r e a l t y i n c .c o m (704) 567-9836

JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS. Like new 2014 Yamaha Raptor 350 four wheeler, asking $4000. Paid $4800. Very little use, price is negotiable.

Call Jerry, (828) 289-0989

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

They’re back! And with no small amount of moxie and gusto, it should be noted!

It was with much happiness and satisfaction that on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., Cherryville Little Theatre board members and some CLT actors and staff, Cherryville city staff, Cherryville Council Cherryville Little Theatre Board President Wade Stroupe gladly cut the ribbon heralding the grand re-opening of members, Cherryville Main Street personnel, and well-wishers all came the Cherryville Little Theatre after its much-needed restoration. With him and Mayor H.L. Beam, III, are a pleth- out to celebrate the ribbon cutting and grand re-opening of the newly ora of city and council officials, Chamber and CMSP officials and representatives, and CLT staff and players. refabbed and reimagined CLT. (photos by MEP/The Eagle) See more THEATRE page 3A

Keystone Powdered Metals’ employees see PINK in Breast Cancer fight

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael.cherryvilleeagle@gmail.com

Children’s activities include pumpkin painting.

(Photo provided)

Community Revival

Both Terry L. Stutter, Keystone Powdered Metal Company’s Plant Manager, and Pam Crotts, Keystone Powdered Metal Company’s Human Resource Manager, take great pride in the fact their co-workers and staffs are seeing pink nowadays.

They’re not alone. Their co-workers do too as was evidenced by what they did to honor those who fight the fight.

So, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month they and a number of their day and night shift employees donned pink tee-shirts to let all know

they’re a team when it comes to the fight to battle and hopefully find a cure for the disease.

For plant manager Shutter it’s personal as his wife Donna is a breast cancer survivor.

“My wife and I have been supporters of the Susan G. Komen Foundation for years,” said Shutter in a recent interview at the Keystone plant.

“This is just another opportunity to come together and do this in out plant.”

Crotts agreed, adding, “And we love the camaraderie due to the shirts.”

Crotts, a Dallas native, has two kids and four grandchildren, said she was awed by

The day, or first, shift crew at Keystone Powdered Metals in their pink shirts they wore last week as part of their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (photo by MEP/The Eagle) The plant has a total of how the employees came which are steel-toed for safety’s sake, to show how 150 employees and has as together to do this.

“We had one first- even tough items like that one of their main clients shift employee who even can be important in the Ford Motor Company, as bought pink duct tape and fight against breast can- has had many major appliduct-taped his work boots, cer!”, she noted. ance corporations as well in

“Pride in Gaston Traveling Tour” builds community pride

A Community Revival “Together for the Gospel” is planned for October 25-28, 7:00 p.m. nightly for all ages.

This will be a tent revival across from Bethware School (Kings Mountain). There will be a special children’s event on Saturday, October 27, from 3 - 6 p.m. at D id B ti t Ch h

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the past.

Shutter, who is from Pennsylvania, the home of Keystone Powdered Metals See more KEYSTONE page 4A

by DONNA LOCKETT Gaston Together

In the summer of 2000, Gaston Together began a program to enhance the awareness of Community Pride in Gaston County school children. By building on the study of the community in the third grade, Gaston Together worked with Gaston County Schools to develop the “Pride in Gaston TravSee more PRIDE page 7A

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56. Peacock network 57. Sports highlight show 58. Great generosity 63. Barbary sheep 65. Agave 66. Crab (German) 67. Egyptian god of life CLUES DOWN 1. Speedy ballplayer Gordon 2. Utah athlete 3. Former CIA

4. Teeter totter 5. Sporting dog 6. Woman (French) 7. Greek sophist 8. Gathered leaves 9. Milliliter 10. African nation 11. In a brazen way 13. Aquatic mammal 15. Pouch 17. Denies 18. Germany 21. Brightness 23. Cool!

24. Department of Defense 27. Indian city 29. “Our Betters” director 32. Ice cream brand 34. Midway between north and northeast 35. Postage are one type 36. Balearic island 39. Body part 40. Scotland’s longest river 43. Where rafters go 44. Type of Kia 46. Where monks live 47. UK TV station 49. A way to raise an objection 51. Sunscreen rating 54. Unfriendly 59. Catch 60. Panthers’ QB 61. Self 62. Type of sister 64. Alright

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Scenes from annual Woodbridge Christmas parade

The Woodbridge neighborhood held their annual Christmas parade last Sunday, December 16. Folks decorated their lawmowers, golf carts, bicycles, cars and trucks. Pets also joined the celebration. The event ended with a community fellowship and sharing of cookies at Golf Woodbridge.

Photos by Carolyn Henwood