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Volume 125 • Issue 45 • Wednesday, November 6, 2013

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Pressley bumps Spears for Council seat In unofficial results Thurman, Glover, Falls, and Blanton elected to Board of Education.

Incumbents Hawkins, Butler keep jobs DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

Curtis Pressley will be the new face on the Kings Mountain City Council, edging out incumbent Dean Spears in the at-large contest, according to late unofficial results. Voting was close, with Pressley collecting 554 votes over the veteran Spears’ 529.

Incumbents Tommy Hawkins, representing Ward 3, and Mike Butler, representing Ward 2, held on to their spots on the council, edging out former council member Jerry Mullinax and political newcomer Patty Hall for their respective

See the complete story on page 8A

Curtis Pressley

Mike Butler

Tommy Hawkins

seats in Tuesday’s voting.

With all precincts reporting, including early voting, Hawkins collected 112 votes over Mullinax’ 93, while Butler picked up 123 to Hall’s 97.

Pressley campaigned on a growth platform, which saw him endorsing a proposed casino and entertainment complex. “I think that with the possibility of thou-

sands of jobs coming to the county as well as the city and the economic impact it would be a terrific opportunity for our city,â€? he said in a candidate questionnaire. “I’m ecstatic,â€? said Pressley, who has made three previous runs for the city council. “I don’t know if it’s sunk in yet ‌ I look forward to working with the council members. I’m definitely a team player.â€?

Spears, a retired building contractor, has served 16 years on the council.

Hawkins is serving his first four-year term on the council. Previously, he has served five years on the planning board. He also serves on the Mauney Memorial Library Board of Directors. In his campaign to retain his seat in this See ELECTION, 8A

It’s official...

Walmart is coming to KM! ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com

Walmart Neighborhood Markets is coming to Kings Mountain in the Kings Mountain Plaza.

The old Winn-Dixie building will be razed and a new 41,000 square foot facility will go up in the next year.

Walmart officials made the announcement Monday. “We welcome Walmart to Kings Mountain and thank them for their investment and new job opportunities,� said Mayor Rick Murphrey. He added, “Walmart is an excellent corporate citizen and we look forward to working together

This is a proposed rendering of the proposed new Walmart Neighborhood Markets in Kings Mountain to improve quality of life in Kings Mountain.�

Walmart Neighborhood Markets were designed in 1998 as a smaller-footprint

option for communities in need of a pharmacy, affordable groceries and merchandise.

Each one is approximately 38,000

square feet and employs up to 95 associates. Walmart Neighborhood Markets offer fresh produce, meat and See WALMART, 8A

POW Schiavo recalls cold, hunger ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com

“Bitter, bitter cold� is what Sam Schiavo, 89, remembers about the Nazi concentration camp where he was held for six months after being captured during the Battle of the Bulge, the bloodiest of the battles that US forces experienced in World War II. “That was 70 years ago but I remember the bitter, bitter cold and the near starvation,'' said Schiavo, who resides with his wife, Gurteen, in Kings Mountain.

Schiavo's parents immigrated to America from Sicily and he was born in the United States. He is the last surviving sibling of seven children. “I remember the Germans making us march and work for them and we just never got warm,'' said Schiavo. A loaf of bread was expected to feed 8-10 soldiers and the sawdust taste was terrible. A strapping 140 pound youth when he joined the Army, Sam lost down to 100 pounds during his confinement. Frostbite was hard on the POW's, soldiers suffered from dysentery. “We had no soap, no toothbrush, they took our watches and boots and anything valuable,'' said Sam. But they didn't take his eye glasses and Sam returned home with them safe and

Sam Schiavo sound.

Schiavo said he was younger than some of the other POW's, healthy and came close to getting frostbite in his toes. He said he owes his life to prayers for his safe return to America.

Prisoners were housed in a type of barracks surrounded by wire fence and guarded by vicious dogs and guards. They slept on the floor. Armed guards

came into the compound and marched them to their work assignments. “Dad got a telegram that I was missing in action,'' said Schiavo.

In late 1944 in the wake of the Allied Forces successful D D ay invasion of Normandy, France, it seemed as if World War II was all over, but with the onset of winter, the German Army launched a counter offensive that was intended to cut through the Allied Forces in a manner that would turn the tide of the war in Hitler's favor. The battle that ensued is historically called the Battle of the Bulge. The courage and fortitude of the American soldier was tested against great adversity.

Schiavo served in the 106th Infantry Division at See SCHIAVO, 8A

Veterans Day observance The City of Kings Mountain will host the annual Veterans Day Parade and Observance on Monday, November 11.

The observance will begin with the parade starting at the War Memorial on Railroad Avenue, across from the Joy Performance Center, at 10:45 a.m. VFW Post 9488 Color Guard will step off the parade with the Loch Norman Pipe Band and all veterans and their families are invited to join in the parade. The parade will proceed to Patriots Park

where the observance will take place. At the Patriots’ Memorial, as part of the observance, there will be a dedication ceremony of the WWI plaque at 11 a.m.

The Patriots’ Memorial, a public/private partnership, was designed by Ken Pflieger, AIA Architect. Located near the entry to Patriots Park at Cansler Street and Gold Street, the design has plaques honoring those soldiers who died in combat during WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam.

See VETERANS: 3A

Wounded Warrior Run is Saturday Locally owned Finish Well Timing will sponsor the second annual Patriot Jack’s Wounded Warrior 4mile run on Saturday, Nov. 9.

The road race will include a 1-mile fun run and the event will benefit the United Service Organization (USO-NC.) All monies raised will stay right here in the community.

Festivities will begin at 9 a.m., at Patriot Jacks, 832 E. King Street, with the start of the 4 mile course. Along this course, you will encounter

military personnel who will be encouraging runners and walkers along. Different branches of the military will be on hand with military vehicles and activities. Music will be provided as entertainment and a local JROTC unit will present the colors to start the event.

All registered runners and walkers will receive a race t-shirt and an awesome finisher souvenir. Registration can be made online at www.woundedwarrior4mile .com. Call 704-685-3549 with any questions.

New report cards Report cards that go out to students Thursday will be different.

They will include new test scores and may show that fewer students have made the state’s tough, new proficiency standards.

North Carolina legislators recently strengthened the measurements for Endof-Grade (EOG) and Endof-Course (EOC) tests, Cleveland County Schools Assistant Supt. Stephen Fisher told the school board at a recent meeting.

The state’s new proficiency requirements are to address how ready students are for college and careers and whether students are on track to be ready for high school graduation.

The new measurements, Fisher said, cannot be com-

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pared to previous year standards as the new test measure new content standards. If anyone tries to compare the results, it will appear that scores have dropped and the rhetoric of “schools are broken� will surface. In all actuality, the cut line has been raised making it more difficult for students to achieve “proficiency� in content standards.

Despite these changes, school-grade-subject-level growth will continue to be measured the same as in years past, said Fisher. It is important to note, he said, that students continued to grow academically in 201213, even though the tougher achievement measurements will show fewer students making the state’s new proficiency standards.

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â– POLICE

- CRIME

ARRESTS OCT. 28: Derrick D. Strickland, 31, Gastonia, warrant for driving while license revoked. $500 bond, secured.

OCT. 29: Stanley D. Day, 49, 112 Stowe Acres, simple possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of hydrocodone, possession of oxycodone hydrochloride, $5,000 bond, secured.

OCT. 30: Dwayne D. Spikes, Jr., 42, 822 Mountain Crest Dr., 2nd degree trespass, $1,000 bond, unsecured.

NOV. 2: Michael A. Brown, Sr., 56, Shelby, larceny, possession of stolen goods, resist, delay and obstruct law enforcement officer, $7,500 bond, secured.

NOV. 2: Frederick A. Nixon, 44, 1202 Northwoods Dr., larceny, possession of stolen goods, $5,000 bond, secured.

CITATIONS OCT. 17: Glen J. Hampton, Jr., 40, Alexis, sell malt beverage to a person less than 21 years of age.

OCT. 17: Jigarkumar B. Patel, 110 Mill Creek Dr., sell malt beverage to a person less than 21 years of age.

OCT. 23: David T. Martin, 19, 317 Churchill Dr., displaying an expired registration plate.

OCT. 29: Robert H. Lovette, 38, 504 Phoenix St., simple possession of marijuana.

OCT. 31: A 17-year-old male from Grover was cited for simple possession of marijuana.

OCT. 31: Richard S. Clary, 36, 107 Baptistry Rd., speeding 80/65 mph zone.

OCT. 31: Jesse A. Turner, 21, Stanley, displaying an expired registration plate.

NOV. 1: Leonard D. Larson, 29, 912 1st St., shoplifting.

NOV. 2: Roger C. Robertson, 21, 404 Baker St., displaying expired registration.

NOV. 3: Sherrill B. Norris, 34, Shelby, speeding 55/35 mph zone, driving while license revoked.

NOV. 4: Jeremy W.

Branham, 29, Gastonia, speeding 80/65 mph zone.

INCIDENTS OCT. 25: A resident of Third St. and a Kings Mountain police officer reported domestic assault, assault on a government official and assault with a deadly weapon on a government official.

OCT. 26: The Dollar General at 1012 Shelby Rd. reported the theft of six energy drinks valued at $6.

OCT. 27: A resident of Center St. reported domestic violence/assault on a female.

OCT. 28: A resident of Bridges Dr. reported a lost/stolen N.C. license plate valued at $28.

OCT. 28: A resident of N. Cleveland Ave. reported breaking and entering of a motor vehicle and the theft of baseball gloves, softball gloves and a book bag with a total value of $210.

OCT. 29: A resident of Rockwell reported the theft of fishing rods, reels and an assortment of lures worth a total value of $770 at a Moss Lake campground.

OCT. 31: Qualtech Industries on 311 Industrial Dr. reported the breaking and entering that resulted in damaged vehicle windows, the theft of a radar detector valued at $75 and $20 in cash.

NOV. 1: A resident of Shelby reported the theft or loss of a license plate in the parking lot of Ingles on Shelby Rd. NOV. 1: A resident of Gastonia reported the theft or loss of a license plate in the parking lot of Food Lion on Shelby Rd. NOV. 1: Dollar General on Shelby Rd. reported the theft of candy, clothing and a candle valued at $10.60.

NOV. 1: Dollar General on Shelby Rd. reported the theft of underwear and socks valued at $13.50.

NOV. 2: Shergill’s gas station on W. King St. reported the theft of various kinds of soap and detergents valued at $15.11.

NOV. 2: The Tobacco Barn on N. Cleveland Ave. reported the theft of five baseball caps valued a

$20.00.

NOV. 3: A resident of Walker St. reported the breaking and entering and theft of a DVD player valued at $30.

NOV. 3: Ingles on Shelby Rd. reported the theft of a 12-pack of beer valued at $6.47.

WRECKS OCT. 25: Officer F.L. Wittington said a parked and unoccupied 2011 Chevrolet owned by Hydro Service and Supplies Inc. was struck by a 2006 Dodge operated

by Rafael Lugo in the parking lot of Hardees on E. King St. The estimated damages to the Chevrolet and the Dodge were $800 and $850, respectively.

OCT. 27: Officer F.L. Wittington said a 2008 Chevrolet operated by John McCoy was struck by a 1999 Mercury in the parking lot of Hardees on E. King St. The estimated damages to the Mercury and the Chevrolet were $500 and $2,500, respectively.

OCT. 27: Officer P.W. Alexander said a 2009 Pontiac operated by Shelly D. Towery was struck by a deer while traveling south on I85. The deer was killed in the incident, which caused an estimated $2,000 in damages to the vehicle.

OCT. 28: Officer B.L. Wilkinson said a 2010 Chevrolet operated by Jeffrey B. Radford failed to stop for a posted stop sign and collided with a guard rail on Lake Montonia Rd., causing an estimated $5,500 in damage to the vehicle.

OCT. 28: Officer J.L. Dee said a 1996 Chevrolet operated by Deborah M. Taylor struck a 2009 Kia operated by Lorene R. Carpenter on E. King St. at the parking lot entrance of Food Lion. The estimated damages to the Kia and the Chevrolet were $1,500 and $500, respectively.

OCT. 30: Officer F.L. Wittington said a parked and unoccupied 2011 Buick owned by Sherry K. Roberts was struck by a 1999 Chevrolet operated by Christopher W. Bumgardner in the parking lot of Ingles

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OCT. 30: Officer H.W. Carpenter said a parked and unoccupied 2011 Dodge owned by James D. Peters was struck by an unknown vehicle that left the scene.

Estimated damages were $1,000.

OCT. 30: Officer G.L. McKinney said a 1994 Honda operated by John D.

Smart, Jr., collided with a 2013 Suzuki operated by Khadijah A. Banks at the intersection of Sims St. and King St. The estimated damage to each vehicle was $1,000.

OCT. 31: Officer F.L. Wittington said a 2011 Dodge operated by Bobbi S. Trent was struck by an unidentified van pulling a trailer whose driver left the scene of the accident. Esti-

mated damages to the Dodge were $2,000.

OCT. 31: Officer M.J. Howard said a 2000 Mazda operated by Stephan L. Painter collided with a 1998 Oldsmobile operated by Marian M. Flournoy at the intersection of El Bethel and U.S. Bus. 74. The estimated damages to the Mazda and the Oldsmobile were $1,500 and $2,000, respectively.

Eighty-five charged in drugs probe DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department in October charged 85 people with a total of 104 felonies and 165 misdemeanors as a result of a yearlong investigation that aimed to stem the manufacture and distribution of methamphetamine and prescription drugs.

The investigation, dubbed “Operation Prescribed Epidemic,� also resulted in cocaine, marijuana and weapons charges.

Thirty-two Kings Mountain residents were among those charged. “The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office recognizes that prescription medication diversion and methamphetamine production are the two quickest growing problems for Cleveland County, North Carolina,� said Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman.

The operation “targeted people who aid and abet methamphetamine production and people who illegally sell their prescribed medication to further other drug use and/or sales,� according to a statement from Norman.

The sheriff’s department formed a small taskforce comprised of the drug diversion investigator, narcotics investigators and a Community Interdiction Team to develop a list of people who were connected to people who manufacture and distribute methamphetamine. Investigators began monitoring pseudoephedrine purchases, which were likely to be used solely for the production of methamphetamine.

As of Oct. 31, 52 people had been arrested and arrest warrants are outstanding for another 33 people. During the operation, 85 people were charged with 104 felonies and 165 misdemeanors for a total of 269 charges.

The sheriff’s department reports that it has seen a drastic reduction in the seizures of methamphetamine laboratories as a result of this investigation. Through October, sheriff’s investigators have seized five meth labs in 2013. During that same period in 2012 investigators had already uncovered 13 labs.

While investigators are working harder to uncover meth labs, the drop in seizures can be attributed to aggressive enforcement and the fact that several meth manufactures are currently incarcerated.

The following people were arrested as a result of Operation Prescribed Epidemic: Carrie L. Mabry, 816 Margrace Road, Kings Mountain, sell methamphetamine, possession with intent to sell and deliver methamphetamine, exceed pseudoephedrine limits, $6,000 secured bond.

Reginald K. Lovelace, 500 Stony Point Road, Kings Mountain, exceed pseudoephedrine limits, $500 secured bond.

Starla C. Mergott, Shelby, providing drugs to an inmate, $1,000 secured bond.

Donnie R. Cobb, 112 Water Oak Street, Kings Mountain, exceed pseudoephedrine limits, $2,000 secured bond.

Katherine M. Moss, Gastonia, exceed pseudoephedrine limits, $10,000 secured bond.

Cassidy M. Piercy, Shelby, sell/deliver Xanax, possession with intent to sell and deliver Xanax, possession of drug paraphernalia. $5,000 secured bond.

Casey D. Jones, 623 Oak Grove Rd, exceed pseudoephedrine limits, $5,000 unsecured bond.

Christopher B. Mote, 106 Ganley St., exceed pseudoephedrine limits, possession of synthetic cannabinoid, $2,500 secured bond.

Angelica J. Whitaker, Mooresboro, possession of suboxone, possession of amphetamine salts, possession of drug paraphernalia, $1,500 unsecured bond.

Sonya R. Mathis, 109-5 Penny Dr., possession with intent to sell and deliver schedule II controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, $5,000 secured bond.

Robert L. Brooks, 306 Cedarwood Dr., sell/deliver cocaine, possess with intent to sell cocaine, driving while license revoked, $5,000 secured bond.

Tevin D. Hawk, Shelby, possession with intent to sell and deliver schedule II controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, sell/deliver schedule II controlled substance, possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, sell/deliver marijuana. $20,000 unsecured bond.

Joshua O. McDowell, possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, sell/deliver marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, $25,000 secured bond.

Franklin Rudisill, Shelby, obstruction of justice, possess/sell of Malt Beverages, operate gambling machine, $10,000 secured bond.

Kevin C. Scism, 242 Scism Rd, manufacture marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, $2,500 secured bond.

Johnny R. Biddix, Grover, possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, sell /deliver schedule III controlled substance, possession with intent to sell and deliver schedule IV controlled substance, $25,000 secured bond.

Jessica R. Yarger, 411 St. Luke Church Rd., exceed pseudoephedrine limits, $5,000 secured bond.

Jonathon W. Walls, Shelby, possession of firearm by felon, $10,000 secured bond.

Richard E. Rippy, 146 Park Grace Rd, exceed pseudoephedrine limits, $10,000 secured bond.

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Schedule of Events

VETERANSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: observance set for November 11 From page 1A â&#x20AC;&#x153;The City was originally approached over a year ago by an informal group of local Vietnam veterans who wanted to have a memorial dedicated to those soldiers from Kings Mountain who were killed in action in Vietnam. We realized there was no memorial for any of our

local heroes who gave their lives in battle to preserve our freedoms. We found a design where we could incorporate the names all the heroes in a memorial, the Patriotsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Memorial.â&#x20AC;? Said Mayor Rick Murphrey.

All veterans are invited to be part of the observance.

There will be limited seating in front of the stage and par-

ticipants are encouraged to bring portable chairs. Parking will be available at the park. In the event of rain, the program will be moved inside to the Joy Performance Center.

Two veterans groups â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Otis D. Green American Legion Post 155 and Kings Mountain Veterans of Foreign Post 9811 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will host

events for veterans and their families following the 11 a.m. Veterans Day service at Patriots Park.

The American Legion will serve hotdogs and hamburgers with all the trimmings at the Post. The Kings Mountain Police Color Guard will present the colors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Southern Experienceâ&#x20AC;? will play for the singing of

Veteran looks back on POWs, life as an MP DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

The draft letter that arrived in the mail in the spring of 1942 suited J.B. Stacey just fine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was excited,â&#x20AC;? he said, referring to the prospect of becoming a soldier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was kind of curious what it was all about. I wanted to join the Navy but they said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;no, the armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got you now.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

At Fort Ord in Monterey, California, the 26-year-old Gaston County native learned to be a military police officer, along with the 60 or so men in his company who had all been selected for the specialized education. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back then with the war on, the little guys like me didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get shipped out to the war,â&#x20AC;? said Stacey from his comfortable room at Summit Place, an assisted living facility on Phifer Rd. They trained us to become MPs. It was the big ones they trained for combat.â&#x20AC;?

In fact, Staceyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s destiny was to stay on U.S. soil for the duration of the long war that saw more than 400,000 Americans killed by its end in 1945. During most of his time in the service, he worked as an MP on bases in Illinois, Texas and California where he helped guard Axis POWs and at other times helped keep the American men on the bases in order, meting out discipline when necessary, processing court-martials and chasing down AWOLs. As far as the POWs went, he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recall getting to know any of them very much, but he says conditions were good for them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We

Transfer Tour at CCC Nov. 6 The NC Community College Transfer Tour is making a stop on the Cleveland Community College campus Wednesday, Nov.6, from 8:30-10 a.m. in the Student Activities Center.

Representatives from the following colleges and universities will be on hand to answer studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; questions about college transfer: Art Institute of Charlotte, Fayetteville State University, Gardner-Webb University, Lees-McRae College, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Montreat College, Pfeiffer University UNC Asheville, UNC Charlotte and UNC Pembroke. This event is free and open to the public.

J.B. Stacey holds up a 1942 group photograph of the men he served with in basic training. treated them like they was human beings,â&#x20AC;? Stacey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was no harsh treatment, and they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cause any trouble.â&#x20AC;?

Regular soldiers were sometimes a different matter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, shoot, you ought to seen â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em,â&#x20AC;? he said, with a laugh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be dog drunk. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have to round â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em up and get â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em into bed.

They were just boys, I guess. But that was a big part of my job in the service â&#x20AC;Ś keeping those streets clean on the bases where the men trained.â&#x20AC;?

Stacey, who has bright, animated eyes and wears a thinning shock of reddish hair, turned 93 this year. He says Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day always brings back a lot of memories of those days in basic training (â&#x20AC;&#x153;It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too awful badâ&#x20AC;?) and the lifelong friends he made there and at

other posts during his fouryear stint in the Army. He gave up his car years ago (â&#x20AC;&#x153;too expensive â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss it one bitâ&#x20AC;?), but holds on to an extreme wide-angle photograph of his basic training company.

Stacey got a taste for police work in the Army and said he intended to join a local police force and make a career out of it upon leaving the military. But when he was discharged in 1946, he had an abrupt change of heart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It felt so good to not be doing it, I just said I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it.â&#x20AC;?

Casting about for a job for a few weeks after leaving the Army, he quickly found one that he both loved

and thrived at. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I sold used cars,â&#x20AC;? he said â&#x20AC;&#x153;I did pretty good â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I kept â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em going.â&#x20AC;?

By the early 1950s, with a wife and a child and two more coming, Stacey decided it was time for a change and took a job at the Margrace Mill in Kings Mountain. He worked there for nearly three decades, working his way up to the top job in the sewing department.

During this time, Stacey recalls his and his late wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of traveling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would get in the car and drive all night,â&#x20AC;? to Florida, to Ohio and Kentucky. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had fun. We loved to just go.

I may have gotten that from the Army. They were always shipping me all over.â&#x20AC;?

Prelude - Loch Norman Pipe Band Welcome - Mayor Rick Murphrey Posting of Colors â&#x20AC;&#x201C;VFW Post 9488 Color Guard Invocation â&#x20AC;&#x201C;KMPD Chief Melvin Proctor Pledge of Allegiance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Boy Scout Troop 193, Central United Methodist Church â&#x20AC;&#x153;National Anthemâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sophia Kellstrom, Jr. Teen Miss North Carolina Introduction of Special Guests and Opening Remarks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mayor Rick Murphrey Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Address â&#x20AC;&#x201C; John F. Gwizdak, Past National VFWCommander, Veterans of Foreign War Interlude-Loch Norman Pipe Band Dedication of Kings Mountain Patriotsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Memorial and WWI Wall - Mayor Murphrey Unveiling of Monument Presentation of White Roses â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kings Mountain Vietnam Veterans â&#x20AC;&#x153;God Bless Americaâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Molora Moment of Silence â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mayor Rick Murphrey â&#x20AC;&#x153;Amazing Graceâ&#x20AC;? - Loch Norman Pipe Band 21 Gun Salute â&#x20AC;&#x201C; VFW Post 9488 Color Guard Wreath Presentation Mayor Rick Murphrey, John Gwizdak â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tapsâ&#x20AC;? - Paul Fulton Retrieval of Colors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; VFW Post 9488 Color Guard Closing Comments-Mayor Rick Murphrey Postlude - Loch Norman Pipe Band The National Anthem and Mayor Rick Murphrey will be guest speaker. Patriotic music and flags and fall flowers will decorate the ballroom.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9811 will serve spaghetti with all the trimmings from noon until 3 p.m. Kenny Cordle is chef for the event.

Gateway Trail anniversary this weekend Live music, golf-cart rides and good food are all part of a party Saturday celebrating the popular and growing Kings Mountain Gateway Trail.

The festivities start at 11 a.m., when visitors are free to explore the park and trails and join in a dedication at the trailhead for having just become a National Recreation Trail designated by the National Park Service. The Gateway Trail is one of only 28 in the country and the only one in North Carolina to enjoy that distinction.

Adam Satterfield will be performing on keyboard from 11 a.m. to noon. The local band Harvest is then set to play from noon to 1 p.m.

After a hot dog and hamburger lunch, organizers will usher visitors to the top of the trail for a dedication of Hamrick Overlook, which features a bench built in honor of donors Evelyn and Larry Hamrick, Sr. Golf carts are

available for those who may be unable to make the steep climb.

Kings Mountain Gateway Trail director Shirley Brutko helped spearhead the construction and the funding of the trail, which is designed to eventually connect the City of Kings Mountain to Crowders Mountain State Park, Kings Mountain State Park, Kings Mountain National Military Park, the Overmountain Victory Trail and the Appalachian Trail. The trail is open from dawn to dusk and is part of the Carolina Thread Trail, the Rails to Trails for N.C. and a National Recreation Trail for the U.S. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the years, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve received over a million dollars in grants,â&#x20AC;? Brutko said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And we have almost a million dollars worth of land so far.â&#x20AC;?

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â&#x20AC;&#x153; Margot Plonk Foothills Farmers Market

Yours, Ours, Others

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If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.

Farmers Market brings community together

Early November means that the Foothills Farmers Marketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nine-week trial has come and gone but the lasting effects are still being seen and felt in and around Kings Mountain.

The first thing that comes to mind is relationships. Many new friendships and partnerships were forged during this period. Downtown businesses saw increased traffic on Saturday mornings. A new start-up clothing boutique thrived off of market overflow.

Next, generosity. A walk around the market saw customers, and vendors alike, giving cash or food donations to the Farmer Foodshare table.

This program provided over 500 pounds of food to the Community Kitchen, a ministry of Central United Methodist Church. It helped feed fresh, healthy local food to about 800 needy people each week.

Downtown businesses were also generous in many ways, be it storage space, donations of prizes for drawings, parking access, etc.

Community spirit was evident. People from all walks of life were seen at the market each week visiting, talking, laughing, and sharing the latest news. In addition, community stakeholders worked diligently to make this happen. It was a team effort both within our city, as well as working cooperatively with a variety of Cleveland County entities.

Support was given by local governments, Chambers of Commerce, Cleveland County Cooperative Extension, Community Transformation Catalyst Coordinator, Kings Mountain Main Street Director Jan Harris, Neisler Brothers, Inc., local musicians, local nutritionist, a chef who did a cooking demo, and a former downtown waitress who cooked fresh omelets.

Healthy, local, fresh food is important, and supporting our local economy by buying directly from our local farmers is important. Our local KM shoppers get it!

Innovation was also evident.

Youth entrepreneurship was observed from the lemonade/coffee booth to the creativity displayed by the local KMMS students and KMHS students who manned the Farmer Foodshare booth and found creative ways to decorate, innovate and account for the business that

they were doing at the market.

A Cleveland County high school student has already begun his career in farming and became a vendor at Foothills Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market.

Accessibility to all. Through efforts by our Community Transformation Catalyst Coordinator, there is now an EBT/debit card reader that can be used for shopping at the market. All populations have access to our local, healthy food! Thanks to the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust and Neisler Brothers Foundation, all Foothills Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Markets were able to offer EBT bonus incentives to help maximize foodbuying power for our EBT customers as well as benefit our farming economy.

Education. Teaching residents how to spend their food dollars wisely and how to eat in a healthy manner will be key ideas that will be disseminated through outreach programs at local churches, libraries and other community agencies.

As one can see, the Farmers Market in Kings Mountain wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just about farmers selling fruits and vegetables. The Foothills Farmers Market Kings Mountain Satellite is having residual effects for Kings Mountain and will continue to provide an opportunity to enhance the future of our community and its collective health.

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Letters to the Editor To the Editor:

To the Editor Foothills Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market continues to impact Cleveland County! This past summer the reach expanded to include Kings Mountain with a 9week pilot market beginning on August 17 on Railroad Avenue. Ken Mooney, Foothills Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market Board Chairman said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were extremely excited to expand the FFM to Kings Mountain this year. Under Margot Plonkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership the Kings Mountain FFM exceeded our expectations. We were able to provide a new outlet for local farmers and producers while offering Kings Mountain area residents fresh locally grown produce and meats.â&#x20AC;?

Many partners came together to make the Kings Mountain satellite a reality: Foothills Farmers Market Board, Cleveland County Cooperative Extension, Community Transformation Catalyst, Kings Mountain Main Street, City of Kings Mountain, Neisler Brothers Foundation, Donald Eslick, Margot Plonk, business owners, vendors, and residents. In evaluating the success of the pilot, Plonk cited many qualities the market sparked: collaborative relationships, generosity, support, community spirit, innovation, accessibility and education.

Greg Traywick, Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Director, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am excited about the local food movement in Cleveland County. Our 9-week pilot proved that Kings Mountain residents want to eat healthy, support local farmers, and know where their food comes from. That success has already encouraged us to begin planning for the Kings Mountain satellite next year.â&#x20AC;?

Supporting our local farmers market is good for Cleveland County! It keeps more food dollars in the local economy. It helps secure local farms and local food supply. It improves our health as we eat more fresh fruit and vegetables. It contributes to our community spirit as we gather at the market! All Cleveland County residents have a place at the market!

Foothills Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market in Shelby is open on Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon through Dec. 7. Come get your hams, pumpkin pies, and other holiday items from Foothills Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market.

Tammy Bass N.C. Public Health Foundation

Plonk is the satellite market manager for the Kings Mountain branch of Foothills Farmers Market.

Wow! Wow! Wow! What a newspaper! - the Kings Mountain Herald.

I am 75 years old and live in Mobile, Alabama and due to a nice man who walks daily with me I have the pleasure to read your newspaper. Of course Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a traveler and read newspapers across the United States front to back and over and over. So I know what is great. The Kings Mountain Herald gives the greatest information â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from front page coverage of a casino to the candidates to be elected and new jobs, and business stories like the owner of Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Electric. Thanks goes out to Gordon Hamrick for his donation to the museum.

I am a diehard Alabama fan for Roll Tide but believe you me the Mountaineers will overcome.

I want to drive the pink firetruck and eat Erica Carpenterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Upside Down Apple Pecan Pie.â&#x20AC;? I qualify to drive a firetruck but canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have pie.- a Kings Mountain High Golf Team report, all in one newspaper.

Classifieds but no funnies. Could I be the artist for a week. Due to your newspaper I will be reading Author Sharyn McCrumb.

But now on a personal note: I am a prayer warrior and I call on all of Kings Mountain to pray for the man I walk with who is from Kings Mountain. He had a kidney transplant and something is wrong. Lift him up as an unspoken prayer now please.

BRENDA SUE SNEED Mobile, Alabama To the Editor: The High Court will be deciding soon whether prayer before political events is legal or not.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my take: This United States is a Christian nation, founded on Christian principles and the majority of people here are Christian, so PRAY Christians before all events and pray without fear from government.

We cannot have freedom of religion if the courts can tell us when or where we cannot pray.

IF our representatives truly want to carry out our wishes they will NOT stand down, and they will demand the right to pray. This matter should never have made it to the courts in the first place.

We, with weak spines and weak hearts and damaged souls, have given in to the squealing of the See LETTERS, 15A

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â&#x2013; BRIEFS Bynum Chapel fund raiser Friday Bynum Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church will sponsor a fundraiser Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10:30 a.m.- 8 p.m. Family Life Center. Fish,. Chicken and hot dogs, sandwiches or plates. Hot dog plates are $5 and $7 for fish, chicken plates (any two sides with plates.) Potato salad, mac and cheese, collard greens, baked beans, slaw. Carry out or dine in. Elite cheerleaders will cheer on Friday at the church from 5-8 p.m.

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s explosion at Adams Chapel Adams Chapel AME Zion Church, 212 Lake Montonia Rd., will host â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women's Explosion â&#x20AC;&#x153; on Saturday, Nov. 16, beginning at 10 a.m.

The theme of the event is â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Latter Rainâ&#x20AC;?and topic, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chain Breaker.â&#x20AC;?

Rev. Jemeka Burris of Beyond the Walls Ministry of Clover, SC and Minister Diane Smarr of Westside Community Church in Gastonia, are guest speakers.

Praise Dancers and Singers are on the program which will feature door prizes and lunch. Men are welcome to join the group and the public is invited.

For more information about the event call Dorothy Gill at 704-0868-9381 of 704-236-4709.

Bethany Baptist BBQ Nov. 23 Bethany Baptist Church of Grover will hold the annual BBQ sale Nov. 23 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. At the church . Order whole butts with slaw and sauce, $30, $5 extra if chopped and $5 extra for delivery by Nov. 16. BBQ plates (pork or chicken) with slaw, sauce, beans and bum are $8. To place an order call 704-9379047 or 704-473-5963.

Ladies Hat Day Women of Patterson Grove Baptist Church, above, wear their stylish hats to church in support of their pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife, Rita Hendrick, who has been wearing hats due to some hair loss after radiation and chemotherapy treatments. They honored Mrs. Hendrick on Ladies Hat Day Oct. 20.

â&#x2013; MEDITATION

Christ is at the center of love Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends (1 Corinthians 13:48a) I read a great blog article this week on the Huffington Post website (www.huffingtonpost.com) by Seth Adam Smith entitled, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marriage Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t For You.â&#x20AC;? The title caught my eye especially as we are bombarded in our

culture with an enormous divorce rate of about 50%.

And so, I took the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advice in the first paragraph of his article and read the entire thing before making any assumptions as to why this person was writing against marriage. It turned out to be a great read on marriage and love, offering a different perspective on the matter that I think most directly relates to what the apostle Paul was getting at in his first letter to the church in Corinth.

In his article, Mr. Smith shares the early martial struggles he and his wife experienced in their young marriage. It came to the

point where he seriously contemplated if marriage was for him. It was after a conversation and suggestions from his father that he realized that marriage in fact wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for him; it was for his wife. And, in turn, marriage wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for her either; it was for her husband, the author.

What Mr. Smith was trying to share in his writing is that love, marriage is not for the sake of the individual self, but for the sake of the other and vice versa.

Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love for us is like that. God doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t love us because he needs our love in return. God doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t love us because of what we do. God loves us because of who we

Josh Tucker Pastor St. Matthewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church hopes all things, endures all things. [Christ] never ends.â&#x20AC;?

In doing this exercise, it is clear that Christ is at the center of love. Through the life, death and resurrection of his only Son, we can know God loves us, in our marriages and in all our relationships. Christ is love.

Amen.

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Faith Baptist 60th anniversary Faith Baptist Church, 1009 Linwood Road, will celebrate its 60th anniversary Saturday at 6 p.m. And Sunday, Nov. 10, at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Larry Burns, former pastor, will preach on Saturday and Rev. Steve Parker will preach at the Sunday worship hour. A covered dish luncheon will be spread after the Sunday service.

Food give away Rhema Outreach Ministry is giving away items such as clothes, home decor, food and shoes Nov. 12 from 4-6 p.m. at 624 East King Street. For more information call 803-627-5042 or 704-473-5800.

are: his beloved children; his good creation. I love to take these verses from 1 Corinthians and replace the subject of each sentence with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christ.â&#x20AC;? It would change the meaning and the direction of the passage completely as it would give us a glimpse into the unending and selfless love God has for his people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[Christ] is patient; [Christ] is kind; [Christ] is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude.

[Christ] does not insist on [his] own way; [Christ] is not irritable or resentful; [Christ] does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. [Christ] bears all things, believes all things,

Arise Church fall festival Monica Head, fourth grade student at West Elementary School, dressed as Little Red Riding Hood for the Arise Church fall festival celebration at the Kings Mountain Family YMCA.

Kings Mountain High's boys basketball team will open its season this weekend with scrimmages against some of the best teams in North Carolina.

The Mountaineers are one of 18 teams competing in the Phenom Jamboree in Greensboro.

Each team will play three games. KM's opponents are Fayetteville Academy, North Rowan and Greensboro Page.

According to KMHS coach Grayson Pierce, Fayetteville Academy has two players that have already committed to Division 1 schools, including a 6-9 power forward and a 6-3 point guard.

North Rowan, a 2A school, is a perennial power in North Carolina, as is 4A Greensboro Page which has won numerous state championships.

Kings Mountain will scrimmage East Lincoln at home on Wednesday, Nov. 20 and opens its regular season at home against Ash-

brook on Monday, Nov. 25.

The Mountaineers have seven varsity players returning from last year, including James Tillman, Josh Sherer, Chad Sanders, Nelson McClain, Isaiah Cole, Cameron Bullock and Shawn Adams.

Jason Skidmore, 6-6, is coming up to varsity from last year's JV team and the Mountaineers welcome 6-7 freshman Josh Helton, a transfer from St. Michaels Catholic School in Gastonia.

Also joining the varsity soon are football players Xavier Johnson and Tico Crocker, who played JV basketball last year.

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■ OBITUARIES Marian Ivey Cloninger KINGS MOUNTAIN - Marian Ivey Cloninger, 88, resident of 400 Maner Road, Kings Mountain, N.C., died Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Summit Place, Kings Mountain.

She was born in Decatur, Ga., to the late George Ivey and Lillie Osborne Ivey. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Harold C. Cloninger; sisters, Hazel Poteat, Mildred Parker, Sara Ivey George; brothers, Paul Ivey, Alton Ivey, and Arthur Ivey.

Mrs. Cloninger was retired from Margrace Mills, Kings Mountain and a faithful member of Macedonia Baptist Church for over 60 years. She was active at the Patrick Senior Center. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Survivors include her son J. Scott Cloninger and wife Kay, Kings Mountain; grandson Brian

“Greater Love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for Cloninger and wife Emily, Kings his family” John 15:13 Mountain; sister-in-law, Sara ELIZABETHTON - Tracy Ivey, Kings Mountain; three Marie Fretz Parsons, 52, of Elizagreat-grandchildren, Jackson Cloninger, Hope Cloninger, bethton, Tenn., beloved wife, mother, grandEmma Cloninger. mother, sister A graveside service at Mounand aunt was tain Rest Cemetery was held on received into Saturday, November 2, 2013 at God’s presence 11 a.m., with the Rev. James on Sunday, OcLockridge officiating. tober 27, 2013, Visitation was held from after she sacri9:30–10:30 a.m. Saturday, Noficed her own vember 2, 2013 at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, North life to save the lives of her daughter and grandson in a house fire.

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She was born on January 30, Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Cleveland County, 1961, in Medina, Ohio and had a 951 Wendover Heights Drive great love of music and enjoyed playing her guitar, singing songs Shelby, NC 28150 A guest registry is available at about her faith and walk with the w w w. h a r r i s f u n e r a l s . c o m . Lord. Family meant everything to Arrangements by Harris Funeral Tracy and Tracy meant everything to her family.

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She was preceded in death by her father Dale Fretz, her mother AuHarris drey Coode and husband Bob, and a precious nephew, Austin.

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She will be deeply missed by her husband, Bill Parsons; children Rachel (Jared), Aaron (Heather), Esther, and Adam (Bethany); stepchildren, Stephanie (Eric) and Matt (Lisa). She treasured every minute spent with her precious grandchildren, Caira, Caden, Bailey, Hayden, Andrew, Hanna, Gage, Aiden, Callie, Harper and Aubree.

She is also survived by her two younger sisters, Lori and Lois (Mark); nephews, Luke and Avery, along with many loving cousins and countless friends.

The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2013, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga Street, Kingsport.

A Celebration of Tracy’s life followed at 7 p.m., with Rev. Dennis Wilson, Rev. Steven Tilley, Pastor Randy Johnson and Rev. Sheldon Livesay officiating.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 2, 2013at Oak Hill Memorial Park, Kingsport, Tenn.

You may send online condolences to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com Carter-Trent

Wednesday, November 6, 2013 Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, is serving the Parsons family.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home Mary Ford SHELBY - Mary Dorothy McLaughlin Ford, 90, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013, at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center in Shelby, N.C. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Dorothy Ford was held Monday, November 4, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Dorothy will be buried beside her husband “Jim” at Arlington National Cemetery.

Dorothy Pittman SHELBY - Dorothy Mauney Pittman, 81, a resident of 103 Forest Dr., Shelby, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2013, at Kings Mountain Hospital.

A memorial service is planned for Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at 4 p.m., with the Rev. Forest Ridings officiating. Visitation is 3 to 4 p.m. prior to the service at ClayBarnette Funeral Home. Interment is at Sunset Cemetery in Shelby.

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Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member KM Senior Center 909 E. Kings St. Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church Kings Mountain YMCA 211 Cleveland Ave. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917 Burning Bush House of God 310 Long Branch Rd (KM) 704-739-2877 Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247 Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015

Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152 Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697 Church at Kings Mountain 108 E. Mountain St. (KM Women’s Club Bldg.)

704-739-1323 Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773 Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477 Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310 David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555 Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215 East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/KM Hwy. 704-739-7367 Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055 Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331

Featured Church of the Week: Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174 Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 602 Canterbury Road 704-739-9939 Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496 Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road 704-739-8396 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

Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888

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

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

First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072 First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266 Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011 Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351

Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714 Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516 Life of Worship Ministries 405 S. Cherokee St. 704-777-2927

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

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Mickey Moten is on a roll, having already picked up two first place photography prizes in what began as a hobby just two years ago.

Earlier this year, a highly detailed close-up of a striped horse fly he captured using a special lens won the $200 grand prize in a contest put together by a North Carolina nature magazine.

Then, last week he pulled down top prize for amateur photography at the State Fair in Raleigh with the same shot, which centers around the tiny thousand-eyed insect. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just gotten into photography again over the past year or so. Macro photography has opened my eyes to a whole new world I never noticed before, and as a result, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gained a new appreciation for these small creatures.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Wildlife in North Carolinaâ&#x20AC;? contest attracts photographers of all types, many of which use tens of thousands of dollars in equipment to get the perfect shot, according to the magazine.

Not Moten, though. He used a $400 camera, some homemade equipment and a little ingenuity to come up with the winning photograph last June, a shot so strong that it was a unanimous choice among the magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four judges. The prize for best photo in that contest was also $200.

Moten, 43, says he has no immediate plans to drop his amateur status. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I enjoy all genres of photography, and like the challenge of learning more about them, but for now, I guess this happens to be my strongest area,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am the most intrigued by macro photography. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really cool to me that

you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to spend a lot of money and go to exotic locations to find interesting subjects to photograph. The most amazing things are usually being stepped over right in your own backyard and if you take the time and look down, you may find them. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m no different than anyone else in that respect ... I stepped over the little bugs and spiders without a second thought, until I started getting into macro photography a few years ago.â&#x20AC;?

Moten and his wife Yvette have two

children. He works at Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Baldor manufacturing facility as an automatically programmed tools technician.

The details of the camera and equipment used for the winning close-up of the horse-fly: Panasonic DMC-FZ100, 108mm (600mm equivalent) Raynox DCR-250 macro lens, ISO 100, f /8, 1/640 of a second, YongNuo YN-560 Speedlite with homemade diffuser).

Wastewater agreement approved City officials approved a wastewater agreement with the Town of Grover last Tuesday night, an initial 20year contract for sewer connections.

The contract has the potential for 40 years and Grover Mayor J. D. Ledford, who was at the meeting, said he and his board hopes the contract will last 40 years and more.

Grover Town Board voted Oct. 21 to contract with Kings Mountain for sewer connections for the town, squashing its plans to expand the Grover Industries wastewater treatment plant on Linden Street.

The rate to be charged will be the same as Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inside residential rate. The present average discharge of waste water is estimated to be 50,000 to 60,000 gallons per day. The contract gives the town the ability to increase the discharge up to a maximum of 200,000 gallons per day.

Groverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s construction cost is expected to be $1,283,400 compared to $1,936,000 if Grover fixed up the Linden Street plant â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a savings for the town of over a half million dollars.

Town Board met in Grover Monday night with the engineering firm of W. K. Dickson on how to proceed. Grover officials have

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been working with the engineers on the Harry familydonated Grover Industries plant which council had hoped to refurbish and triple the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capacity to process waste water. However, upgrading aging lift stations and plant upgrading is costly. A 27% sewer increase hit Grover residents and officials had to m make a decision on sewer infrastructure.

In other business, Council: +awarded a downtown incentive facade grant of $5,405.81 and a customer inducement grant for $1,000 to Rick Greene, 233 Cherokee St., for renovations of Flowers by Falls, 233 S. Battleground Avenue. The repairs are to be done by Tab Breakfield, the Awning Shop, Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Electric, Hamrick Welding & Fabrication and Richard Greene. +After public hearings Council reduced (from five to three) the number of off street parking and loading spaces if a shopping centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s majority tenant is a supermarket store; accepted the Planning Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendation to amend a zoning ordinance text amendment that would exclude solar farms in Light Industrial and Heavy Industrial zones. A solar farm is considered the same as a

power generation facility whose primary purpose is to create energy and distribute the energy off-site. The Panning and Zoning board saw solar farms as appropriate in some paces and having a minor role in the area for energy creation. +adopted ordinance amending the conditional use permit site plan for developer Tommy Hall, Eagles Gate which essentially is a change that allows the developer to reduce the setback of 35 lineal feet to 33 lineal feet in one area of the development.

By vote of 6-1 (Rick Moore voted no) allowed Bhogilal Mistry to withdraw one rezoning application and submit a request for conditional use of property at 716 Cleveland Ave. The board scheduled the new hearing for Nov. 26. +adopted ordinance for â&#x20AC;&#x153;handicap parkingâ&#x20AC;? (two spaces) near the intersection of Cherokee Street and West Gold Street in the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parking lot on Cherokee Street. +appointed David Bean, Holiday Inn Express, to fill the unexpired term of Luther Wright on the Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority. +set public hearing for Nov. 26 on request of Noell Roberts to consider a draft

Recall on infant, childrens acetaminophen The Perrigo Company has initiated a voluntary, nationwide product recall to the retail level of 18 batches of its acetaminophen infant suspension liquid, 160 mg/5 mL, sold in 2 oz. and 4 oz. bottles with syringes in a box under the store brand products listed below. The recall is being initiated because of the remote potential that a small number of packages might contain an oral dosing syringe without dose markings. The correct syringe should have a white or yellow plunger with specific dose markings for 1.25 mL, 2.5 mL, 3.75 mL, and 5 mL. If the productâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s syringe has these dose markings, consumers can continue to use the product while following labeled use instructions.

Using an oral syringe without dose markings can result in inaccurate dosing, especially in infants who could mistakenly get too high a dose.

This OTC product is indicated for the relief

of fever and minor aches and pains and can be used in infants, children and adults. These recalled products are sold by distributors nationwide and distributed through retail stores.

If the oral dosing device contained in the package has dose markings, no action is required, and the consumer can continue to use the product consistent with the label instructions. If the package contains an oral dosing device that does not have dose markings, the consumer should not use the product and should call Perrigoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Consumer Affairs Department, toll free, 1-800-719-9260. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have any questions, or if they or their children experience any problem that could possibly be related to this drug product.

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amendment to keep a limited number of chickens in a residential zone. +set Nov. 26 to public hearing to consider the proposed Phase II Stormwater Ordinance as well as the proposed Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance. +adopted ordinance approving no parking from 7:30-8:30 a.m., 2:30-3:30 p.m. Maner Road from Rhea Street to Jolly Street â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both sides of the road. +approved use of the Kings Mountain Training Center and Firing Range for a concealed weapons class for the public on Saturday, Nov. 16. +adopted ordinance amending the zoning text, KM Preservation and Enhancement District, to allow Jan Harris, Downtown Main Street Director, to serve on the design review advisory committee which advises on the matter of a project conforming with the zoning ordinance standards for downtown preservation and enhancement. +honored Captain Derek Johnson, 25 year employee of Kings Mountain Police Department, with a framed certificate of appreciation for long service.

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Virgina C. Ledbetter, Lawndale, possession of schedule IV controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, $2,500 secured bond.

Anthony C. Hoover, Shelby, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, $2,500 secured bond.

Amanda B. Herndon, Lawndale, possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, $5,000 secured bond.

Chatham L. Coxton, Shelby, felony possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, $5,000 secured bond.

Karen D. Carter, Shelby, exceed pseudoephedrine limits, $7,000 secured bond.

Timothy J. Bell, 411 St. Luke Church Rd., Kings Mountain, exceed pseudoephedrine limits, $7,500 secured bond.

Mary H. Melton, Mooresboro, exceed pseudoephedrine limits, $3,000 secured bond, Christy W. Clay, Ellenboro, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, $7,500 unsecured bond.

Austin R. Smith, Casar, possession of drug paraphernalia, $2,000 unsecured bond.

Lindsey C. Braswell, 647 Bell Rd., Kings Mountain, possession of drug paraphernalia, $2,000 unsecured bond.

Anna M. Goforth, 246 Goforth Road, Kings Mountain, manufacture methamphetamine, possession of precursor materials, $2,500 secured bond.

Michael J. Mathis, 29 Bennett Dr., Kings Mountain, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, $7,500 unsecured bond.

Eddie D. Heath, Shelby, possess with intent to sell hydrocodone, sell/deliver hydrocodone, possession of drug paraphernalia, $3,000 secured bond.

Sheila A. Goode, 111 Afton Drive Lot # 6, Kings Mountain, possess with intent to sell Xanax, sell/deliver Xanax, $20,000 secured bond.

Kaleb D. Hill, Shelby, possess with intent to sell marijuana, sell/deliver marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, resist/delay or obstruct an investigation, possess counterfeit controlled substance, sell/deliver counterfeit controlled substance, $3,000 secured bond.

Jamie L. Griggs, 816 Margrace Rd., Kings Mountain, possess with intent to sell methamphetamine, sell/deliver methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, $25,000 secured bond.

Jason T. Blackman, 816 Margrace Rd., Kings Mountain, possess with intent to sell cocaine, sell/deliver cocaine, possession of drug

paraphernalia, $10,000 secured bond.

Stephen A. Mims, Shelby, possess with intent to sell methamphetamine, $1,500 secured bond.

Jason K. Barker, Grover, possess with intent to sell oxycodone, sell/deliver oxycodone, $1,500 secured bond.

Leslie H. Gibson, 109 Rustling Winds Dr., Shelby, possess with intent to sell morphine, sell/deliver morphine, possess with intent to sell hydrocodone, sell/deliver hydrocodone, $15,000 secured bond.

Aaron W. Washington, Shelby, obstruction of justice, $2,500 secured bond.

Andrea L. Robbs, Cherryville, possess with intent to sell cocaine, sell/deliver cocaine, $1,500 secured bond.

Edward W. Moss, 207 Stony Point Rd, Kings Mountain, exceed pseudoephedrine limits, $7,500 secured bond.

Tasha N. Moss, 202 Fairdale Street, Kings Mountain, exceed pseudoephedrine limits.

Youthon T. Redmond, 510 Cherryville Rd., exceed pseudoephedrine limits.

Katie A. Lattimore, Shelby, exceed pseudoephedrine limits.

Brandon M. Justice, Shelby, possession intent to manufacture marijuana, drug paraphernalia, $5,000 secured bond.

Jonathan D. Humphries, 111 Ada Street, Kings Mountain, possession of drug paraphernalia, $2,000 unsecured bond.

Darren W. Blevins, 1035 Bethlehem Church Rd., Kings Mountain, possess with intent to sell marijuana, sell/deliver marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, $5,000 secured bond.

Joshua C. Ledford, Casar, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, $6,000 secured bond.

Robin D. Dorsey, Shelby, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, $1,000 unsecured bond.

Wanda E. Moss, Shelby, possession with intent to sell Hydrocodone, no bond.

Arrest warrants stemming from Operation Prescribed Epidemic are still outstanding on the following individuals: Robert W. White, Jr., Travis L. Little, Roy T. Harris, Vicky M. Rosato, Christopher Ledford, Bradley J. Davidson, Scottlin R. Scott, William M. Gentry, Brandy A. Bolin, Timothy L. Wilson, Jr., Aleasha B. Walls, Jasmine Smith, William A. Jenkins, Jr., Claudette M. Sisk, Samuel J. Scoggins, Steven M. Clay, Todd Owen, Richard M. Webb, Dustin M. Hoyle, Brittany D. Milborn, Austin T. Callahan, Elbert C. Shelley, Louis S. Black, Kristen N. Rogers, Bobby R. Cline, Samuel J. Fulton, Michael J. Halter, Chasity S. Holland, Devonta O. Nance, Jason R. Gilliam, Carl N. Gilliam, David M. Lockridge, Jr. and Adam T. Goforth.

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Aldridges at Joy Nov 23

Voters oust 2 school board incumbents ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com

Cleveland County voters ousted two incumbents on the school board and elected two newcomers Tuesday in a tight race to the finish line.

Official results won't be posted until Nov. 12 by the Cleveland County Board of Elections As the Herald went to press at 9:30 p.m. Donnie Thurman Jr., 29, led the nine candidates for the top spot on the ticket with 5,180 votes followed by incumbent Phillip Glover at 3,693; Kathy Falls, incumbent, with 3,502 and newcomer Danny Blanton with 3,440 The fifth place in election results went to Darius Griffin with 3,383.

Danny Blanton, â&#x20AC;&#x153;whistle blowerâ&#x20AC;? by his own account, in the state investigation of misuse of funds in the school system, has campaigned heavily on accountability in the school system and on putting teachers and students first.

Falls, of Grover, topped votes in the Kings Mountain two boxes, garnering 763 votes with Glover in second at 484. Blanton received 395 votes at the two Kings Mountain Thurman boxes.

During the evening Blanton and Falls tied several times as votes were announced by the board of elections.

Blanton, in unofficial results, leads Griffin by 63 votes, Glover Incumbent George Litton received 2,504 votes and incumbent Dale Oliver received 2502.

With this being an odd-numbered year there weren't state races on the ballot. In-

stead, voters selected people who will represent them on the local level.

Poll workers who started out in the 26 precincts in the county found cool weather but by afternoon the Falls temperatures had become more comfortable.

Candidates pumped hands up to the last minute as the polls closed at 7:30 p.m.

Provisional ballots remain to be Blanton counted on November 11 beginning at 10 a.m. Board of Elections and the canvass of votes will take place on November 12 beginning at 11 a.m.

ELECTION: Pressley bumps Spears for council seat; incumbents Hawkins, Butler keep jobs From page 1A election, he supported incentivizing large companies to induce them to build and move into Kings Mountain.

Butler is a Kings Mountain businessman who has previously served on the council.

He said during his campaign that a casino and entertainment complex could boost Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy. He also said he aimed to provide insurance to all city employees at the lowest cost possible.

Election results do not include absentee votes.

Boost in benefits ends Nov. 1 WASHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Food stamp benefits are set to shrink Nov. 1 for the more than 45 million Americans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Food stamp recipients had been receiving a temporary boost in benefits since 2009, due to an element of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, also

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The reduction in benefits brings the assistance levels back to their previous levels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The increased benefits provided by this law are expected to expire on November 1, 2013,â&#x20AC;? reads the letter from U.S.D.A.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s undersecretary of Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most families will see their benefits decrease in November due to the end of the extra benefits provided by the 2009 law.â&#x20AC;?

The amount of the benefit received depends on the size of the household. Recipient households with one individual will see an $11 reduction, while those with

two individuals will see a reduction of $20. Households with three individuals will see a reduction of $29. A chart provided in the letter goes up to eight, where the size of the reduction is $65.

After eight, it will decrease by $8 for every additional recipient.

The government calculated the food stamp stimulus increase by taking the level of benefits for the U.S. Department Agricultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thriftyâ&#x20AC;? food plan in June of 2008 and increasing it by 13.6 percent.

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Back in 2010 when Darin and Brooke Aldridge scheduled a November concert at the Joy Theater in Kings Mountain they had no idea that the Holiday Concert would become the annual tradition it is today.

The 2010 concert sold out. It sold out again in 2011 and 2012. Some observers point to the Holiday Concerts as the impetus for the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth from a very talented and entertaining bluegrass band into a top-of-the-charts national â&#x20AC;&#x153;show bandâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That 2010 show at the Joy became a much anticipated date for us. As early as that summer we started talking about all of the stuff we wanted to do with the show. I think that the show could have been six hours long if we had done everything everybody wanted to do. But we knew that the audience couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have hung around that long. Just thinking about that show was a tonic for us. And it turned out to be even more magical than we could have expected,â&#x20AC;? says Darin.

The Aldridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop smiling when they are talking about the upcoming Holiday Concert.

You can tell they are really looking forward to the fourth annual Darin and Brooke Aldridge Holiday Concert on Saturday at 8:00 pm on Nov. 23 at the Joy Performance Center. Copies of their newest release â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flyingâ&#x20AC;? will be available for sale.

Advance tickets are $18 and are available by phone at 704 472-7762 or on-line at www.TicketsNC.com.

WALMART: itĘźs official... they are coming to KM From page 1A dairy products, bakery and deli items, household supplies, health and beauty aids and a pharmacy.

Bill Hertz, Walmart spokesperson, said â&#x20AC;&#x153;To more and more Kings Mountain residents â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and people across the country â&#x20AC;&#x201C; living better means the ability to walk into a Walmart and find affordable food that will help their families live healthier lives. Grocery is an area that customers have come to expect from Walmart because they know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an area where we can offer a broad assortment of fresh foods at a low price. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pursuing opportunities to help ensure our customers in the area have access to the products they need for their families. We think our Neighborhood markets can be part

of the solution in Kings Mountain and communities across the country. We will continue to pursue these opportunities because we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think families should have to choose between food that is good for them and food they can afford.â&#x20AC;?

Wertz said that while Supercenters remain the primary format for growth as a company, Walmart is always evaluating opportunities to offer our customers new and more convenient access to affordable healthy food options and pharmacy products.

Added Wertz, â&#x20AC;&#x153;And with over 250 Neighborhood Markets nationwide, we are able to continue to be flexible in our approach to communities while serving local customer needs.â&#x20AC;?

SCHIAVO: recalls cold, hunger as POW From page 1A the Battle of St. Vith. The Germans surrounded two largely intact regiments, the 422nd and 423rd of the 106th Division and forced their surrender. Thousands of soldiers were lost plus substantial loss in equipment.

Schiavo recalls, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We rolled into town in a convoy and the Germans were everywhere.''

Winston Churchill, addressing the House of Commons following the Battle of the Bulge, said â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is undoubtedly the greatest American battle of the war and will, I believe, be regarded as an ever famous American victory.â&#x20AC;?

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ated by the Russians in 1944. Returning to Camp Roberts, California, he took two months off and returned to finish his military duty as a Corporal. He retired in 1990 from Paint Pot, which he owned and operated as a paint distributorship.

Schiavo credits his survival to God and answered prayer and to the strong bond with fellow Prisoners of War. He and his wife, Gurteen, moved from Sunnyvale, California 13 years ago to Kings Mountain to be near his son, Larry and wife, Clarann. He has a daughter, Nancy Ziemen of Vancouver, Washington, a grandchild and three great-grandchildren. Gurteen has two sons and a daughter, and two grandchildren.

In Kings Mountain they are active in Christ the King Catholic Church and Sam

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plans to speak about his POW experience to youth at a joint service at St. Mary's Catholic Church Sunday at 5 p.m.

Sam came home from the War to rebuild his life. He missed some things as a young man but he came home to rebuild his life with family. In recent years he and his wife traveled to many reunions of the 106th.

Sam enjoyed a holiday reunion of the 106th at Fort Jackson, SC. Sam and his wife went to the polls Tuesday and voted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That's what Americans should do,'' he says. Proud to be a veteran, he doesn't dwell on the experiences of World War II. He looks forward to his 90th birthday in May 2014.

And this Veterans Day on November 11 he says he will remember the good things about the war years and celebrate life.

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Mountaineers end season Friday at East Burke Two teams trying to end their season on a winning note clash Friday when Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mountaineers travel to Connelly Springs to face East Burke.

The Mountaineers and Cavaliers are tied for last place in the SMAC 2 with 0-7 records. The Cavaliers are 1-9 overall, and the Mountaineers 2-8.

When the two teams tee it up at 7:30 Friday the Mountaineers will have had two weeks to prepare for the game. East Burke is coming off a loss to Chase.

Mountaineer coach Greg Lloyd attended that game last week on the Trojansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; field and was im-

pressed with the East Burke eleven. Chase had beaten the Mountaineers a week earlier, 4028, with two fourth quarter touchdowns. They also pulled away from the Cavaliers late for a 28-7 win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They looked good,â&#x20AC;? Lloyd said of the Cavaliers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have a balanced offense and throw the ball quite a big. They run a lot of spread and I-back.â&#x20AC;?

The Cavaliers are led by 6-4 senior quarterback Eli Reese and have a good crop of experienced skill players. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re balanced,â&#x20AC;? Lloyd said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a good running

team and good passing team. They have good size.â&#x20AC;?

The Cavaliers have played some good teams tough games, including R-S Central, Chase and Shelby. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were in the game with Chase until late,â&#x20AC;? Lloyd said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is going to be a tough task.â&#x20AC;?

But, Lloyd feels like the Mountaineers have had some good practices this week and will be ready.

They will be without freshman receiver, Jake Merchant, who sprained his ankle in the loss to Chase, but everyone else who played against the Trojans should be at top form.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping we can end the season with a victory for our seniors and give everybody something good to feel about going into next year,â&#x20AC;? Lloyd said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will miss Jake, but Xavier Johnson should be a little more explosive and that will be a good thing. He wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be hobbled as bad as he was in the Chase game.â&#x20AC;?

Johnson, last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading receiver with 55 receptions for 850 yards, sat out the first nine games after injuring his foot in the Cleveland County Jamboree. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The key for us will be to pick up where we left off against Chase and have a good mix of running

and passing,â&#x20AC;? Lloyd said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will have to play with intensity and not have turnovers and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drop passes. We have to play hard for four quarters.â&#x20AC;?

Kings Mountain junior quarterback Brandon Bell should reach a milestone Friday as he is approaching 2,000 yards of total offense. Despite missing two games due to injury, Bell has rushed for 637 yards on 114 carries and has hit 115 of 221 passes for 1,326 yards.

Junior Tico Crocker leads the Mountaineers in receiving with 46 catches for 587 yards.

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Kings Mountain Middle Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wrestling and volleyball teams won scrimmages Saturday at Shelby.

The Patriot wrestlers won 68-30. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wrestled well and learned a lot from the scrimmage,â&#x20AC;? said new coach Jason Bridges.

Winning for KMMS by pin were Mason Nguyen, Reese Reinhardt, Landry Crawford, JT Cash, Estevan Vargas, Tiger Tuttanon, Sedrick Morgan, Collin Franks, RJ Bishop and Tyler Hunley.

Also winning matches were Quenten Nguyen and Jerdon Pressley by major decision.

Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volleyball team won 25-5, 25-15 over Shelby and 25-22, 25-16 over Crest.

New coach Kristen Batchler said several girls played well, including Leeasia Rhodes, Kaniya McClain, Cassidy Melton, Lindsey Deaver and Katelin Phaengkhamhak.

KMHS 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade girls competed in the annual Powder Puff football game Saturday afernoon at John Gamble Stadium. The junior class won the championship game.

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Legals NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CLEVELAND COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 13 SP 384 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEEDS OF TRUST OF ATLANTIC CAROLINAS CAPITAL, LLC, Mortgagor, to (1) ROBERT YELTON, Trustee; JEFFREY A. TAYLOR, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1662, PAGE 1163 (2) BOB YELTON, Trustee; JEFFREY A. TAYLOR, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1662, PAGE 1165 FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Mortgagee.

(1) Dated March 12, 2009, recorded in Book 1571, at Page 948 Securing the original amount of $98,150.00 (2) Dated February 26, 2010, recorded in Book 1591, at Page 2352 Securing the original amount of $200,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in those certain Deeds of Trust executed by ATLANTIC CAROLINAS CAPITAL, LLC, described above, in the Cleveland County Public Registry; default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the said Deeds of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure; and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness; and under and by virtue of an order entered in the within entitled and numbered action by the Clerk of Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina on the 24th day of September, 2013, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse door in Shelby, North Carolina at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday the 20th day of November, 2013, the land conveyed in said Deeds of Trust, the same lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: TRACT 1 Lying on the North side of Harmon Homestead Road; bounded on the North by Paul Wilson, on the East by Douglas Ross, on the West by Florence Webber, on the South by Lucious Camp and Elwood, Paul and James Webber; and being described by metes and

bounds as follows: BEGINNING on a railroad spike in the center of the right of way of Harmon Homestead Road, Southwest corner of Douglas A. Ross; and runs thence with the center of said right of way, North 84-41-31 West 254.63 feet (passing over an iron in the line at 50.01 feet) to a railroad spike, Southeast corner of Lucious Camp; thence with the Camp property, North 00-03-03 East 176.09 feet to a rebar; thence North 86-26-57 West 161.96 feet to an iron in the North line of Lucious Camp; thence continuing with the North line of Camp and the North lines of Elwood, Paul and James Webber, North 86-26-57 West 449.73 feet to an existing iron pin, Northwest corner of James Webber in the East line of Florence Webber; thence with the East line of Florence Webber, North 5-25-16 East 591.19 feet to an iron, Southwest corner of Paul Wilson; thence with the South line of Wilson, South 77-02-54 East 900.04 feet (passing over an iron in the line at 366.12 feet) to a rebar, Northwest corner of Douglas Ross (located North 77-02-54 West 1,317.92 feet from a nail in the centerline of Stoney Point Road); thence with the West line of Douglas Ross, South 6-18-54 West 628.16 feet (passing over an iron in the line at 421.13 feet) to the place of BEGINNING, containing a total of 11.658 acres, according to a plat and survey by D. Dobbins Lattimore, R.L.S., dated June 7, 1996.

TRACT II Being a portion of that property described in Deed Book 1160, Page 528, of the Cleveland County Registry and being more particularly described upon an unrecorded plat and survey made thereof by J.D. Turner, Registered Surveyor, dated September 20, 1995, as follows: BEGINNING at a railroad spike located in the centerline of Harmon Homestead Road (60 feet in width), said point of beginning being located North 84-46-09 West 162.10 feet from the most southwesterly corner of the Ross property as described in Deed Book 1065, Page 26, of the Cleveland County Registry, and running thence from said point of Beginning with the centerline of Harmon Homestead Road North 84-46-09 West 107.48 feet to a railroad spike located in the center of said road; thence with the Ross estate property as described in Estate Docket 94-E-545 of the Office

Legals LEGAL NOTICE To all persons claiming an interest in: 2000 -14 ft.1436L â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SeaArk. Steven L. Harris will apply to SCDNR for title on watercraft/outboard (803) 734-3858. Upon thirty days after the date of the last advertisement if no claim or interest is made and the watercraft/ outboard motor has not been reported stolen, SCDNR shall issue clear title.

Case No: 20130821950774.

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of the Clerk of Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina, North 06-18-54 East 628.16 feet to an iron stake; thence South 77-0254 East 111.55 feet to an iron stake; thence a new line across the Ross property South 06-18-54 West 612.86 feet to the point of BEGINNING, containing 1.5 acres, more or less, as shown upon the aforesaid survey.

THESE PROPERTIES HAVE THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES: Parcel No. 48526 Harmon Homestead Rd. Cherryville, NC 28021 Parcel No. 49048 Harmon Homestead Rd. Cherryville, NC 28021 This sale is made subject to any transfer or excise taxes, all outstanding and unpaid Cleveland County and any city or town ad valorem property taxes as well as any and all other prior liens, defects and encumbrances involving said property, as well as a Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fee of $.45 per $100 on the purchase price.

Notice is further hereby given that the successful bidder will be required to make a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

Notice is further hereby given that the sale will be conducted pursuant to and subject to all of the provisions of Chapter 45, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina.

Notice is given that an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §4521.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of any such rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement to the effective date of the termination.

This the 24th day of September, 2013.

By: /s/ Jeffrey A. Taylor, Substitute Trustee KMH3562 (11/06 &13/13)

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NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CLEVELAND COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 13 SP 383 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF ATLANTIC CAROLINAS CAPITAL, LLC, DEEPAK P. GELOT, TAMMY H. GELOT, Motgagor, to YELTON, FARFOUR, MCCARTNEY & LUTZ, ATTY AT LAW Trustee; JEFFREY A. TAYLOR, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1662, PAGE 1161 BANK OF THE OZARKS, an Arkansas Banking Corporation as successor by merger to First National Bank of Shelby North Carolina, Mortgagee.

Dated September 7, 2001, recorded in Book 1307, at Page 1247 Securing the original amount of $411,750.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by ATLANTIC CAROLINAS CAPITAL, LLC, DEEPAK P. GELOT and TAMMY H. GELOT, described above, in the Cleveland County Public Registry; default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the said Deed of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure; and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness; and under and by virtue of an order entered in the

within entitled and numbered action by the Clerk of Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina on the 24th day of September, 2013, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse door in Shelby, North Carolina at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday the 20th day of November, 2013, the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING the full contents of LOTS NOS. 32, 33, 15, 18 and 34 on Maps One and Two of THAMON CROSSING as shown in Plat Book 17, Page 104 and 105, of the Cleveland County Registry.

TITLE REFERENCE: Book 1245, Page 905 of the Cleveland County Registry.

THESE PROPERTIES HAVE THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES: Parcel No. 43438 (Lot 15) 213 Thamon Rd. Cherryville, NC 28021 Parcel No. 43441 (Lot 18) 221 Thamon Rd. Cherryville, NC 28021 Parcel No. 43455 (Lot 32) 214 Thamon Rd. Cherryville, NC 28021 Parcel No. 43456 (Lot 33) 212 Thamon Rd. Cherryville, NC 28021 Parcel No. 16468 (Lot 34) 210 Thamon Rd. Cherryville, NC 28021 This sale is made subject to all transfer and excise taxes, any outstanding and unpaid Cleveland County and any city or town ad

valorem property taxes as well as any and all other prior liens, defects and encumbrances involving said property, as well as a Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fee of $.45 per $100 on the purchase price. Notice is further hereby given that the successful bidder will be required to make a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

Notice is further hereby given that the sale will be conducted pursuant to and subject to all of the provisions of Chapter 45, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina.

Notice is given that an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of any such rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement to the effective date of the termination.

This the 24th day of September, 2013.

By: /s/ Jeffrey A. Taylor, Substitute Trustee Charlotte, NC 28203 KMH3563 (11/06 & 13/2013)

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

KMHS WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULES SWIMMING NOVEMBER 15 - Black and Gold scrimmage 4:30, and team cookout.

21 - Draughn, Crest and Ashbrook at KMHS. DECEMBER 6 - KM, Crest, Chase and East Rutherford at Isothermal CC. 10 - East Rutherford, Chase, RS Central and Shelby at KMHS. 19 - Crest, East Burke and RS Central at KMHS. JANUARY 7 - Cleveland County championship at KMHS. 10 - Kings Mountain, Chase and RS Central at Isothermal.

15 - East Gaston, Ashbrook and Crest at KMHS. 22 - SMAC conference meet at Valdese (4 p.m.)

FEBRUARY 1 - Western Regional meet at Huntersville (TBA) 7-8 - State meet at Cary (TBA). *All regular season meets 6 p.m.

BASKETBALL NOVEMBER 9 - Boys at Phenom Jamboree scrimmage in Greensboro 16 - Girls in Lincoln County

scrimmage at North Lincoln 20 - East Lincoln scrimmage (boys at KM and girls at EL), 6 p.m.

25 - Ashbrook 26 - Forestview 30 - South Point DECEMBER 4 - Cherryville (no JV) 6 - East Rutherford 10 - at Burns 13 - Shelby 17 - at Draughn 20 - Crest 26-27-28 - Christmas Tournament (boys) at Kings Mountain. 27-28-30 Christmas Tournament (girls) at Gaston Day. JANUARY 3 - at RS Central 7 - Chase 8 - at Hunter Huss 14 - at East Burke 17 - at East Rutherford 21 - Burns 24 - at Shelby 28 - Draughn 31 - at Crest FEBRUARY 4 - RS Central 7 - at Chase 14 - East Burke Start times: JV girls 4 p.m., JV boys 5 p.m., varsity girls 6 p.m., varsity boys 7:30. (If there is no JV girls game JV boys start at 4:30).

Basketball sign-ups at YMCA Kings Mountain Family YMCA is starting up another season of Youth Basketball. The league is open to ages 3 through 18.

Divisions: 3-4 Coed; 56 Coed; 7-8 Boys; 7-9 Girls, 9-10 Boys; 10-12 Girls; 11-12 Boys; 13-16 Girls; 13-15 Boys; 16-18 Boys Divisions could potentially change based on regis-

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Registration and Cost October 14, 2013 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 23, 2013 Members: $25; City Residents: $40; Non-City Residents: $50 If you have any further questions please contact Amanda Little, Senior Program Director (704) 6693687 ALittle@clevecoymca .org

KM Elite Trailblazers to play for conference championship Three of the four Kings Mountain Elite Trailblazers football teams will be playing in the MAC championship games after winning semi-final games Saturday.

All championship games will be held at R-S Central High School Sat., Nov. 9.

Tiny Mites 25 Bessemer City 19 The Kings Mountain Elite Tiny Mites (5-6 yearolds) eliminated defending MAC Conference champion Bessemer City 25-19 .

Curtis Simpson led the Trailblazers with nine carries for 227 yards and four touchdowns.

He also recorded seven tackles.

The Trailblazers had a 25-6 lead in the fourth quarter before BC made a late charge.

After BC cut the margin to 25-19, KM controlled the next possession and ran the clock out.

Tristan Pressley added five carries for 41 yards.

On the defensive side, Andre Pickett had four tackles for loss, and one forced fumble. Pressley had six tackles.

The Trailblazers are 9-2 and will face undefeated and #1 seed Rutherfordton (100) at 10 a.m.

Mitey Mites 20 Bessemer City 0 The KM 7-8 Mitey Mites avenged an earlier loss and shutout Bessemer City 20-0 to advance against #1 seed

Polk County inSaturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1:30 p.m. contest.

Darious Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 70yard touchdown run in the second quarter put the KM team up 7-0 at halftime.

In the second half, the Trailblazersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; offense opened up and the defense continued to dominate. Wilson scored on a 47-yard run and the defense had consecutive 3-and-outs to capture their championship berth.

Wilson had a huge day with 12 carries for 273 yards and two touchdowns. Love added seven carries for 71 yards and a touchdown.

Zach Davis led the offensive line by controlling the line of scrimmage against one of the beset defensive linemen in the conference.

A.J. Richardson led the Trailblazer defense with eight tackles (one TFL), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Bryson Brown added seven tackles (one TFL) and Wilson had six tackles (two TFL). Love also had six tackles and Christian Smith added four tackles (three TFL).

KMâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;11-12s 30, Rutherfordton 24 The Trailblazers 11-12s won a thrilling double overtime 30-24 game over Rutherfordton to advance to Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 8 p.m. game against Polk County. KM goes into the game with a 92 record and the Wolverines are 9-1.

The Trailblazers led 12-6 at halftime on Racalyn

Mackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 13 and 2 yard touchdown runs.

The Trailblazers committed four turnovers in the third quarter and the Raiders capitalized to take an 18-12 lead into the fourth quarter.

Zach Smith threw a 45 yard touchdown strike to Elijah Howell to tie the game at 18-all with 3:27 remaining. The Trailblazers were unable to convert the extra point and the game went into overtime.

In the first overtime, the Raiders struck first with a 5yard run to take a 24-18 lead. On their first play, the Trailblazers scored on a 10 yard run by Mack to tie the score at 24.

In the second overtime, the Trailblazers scored on the third play on a 14-yard run by Mack to take a 30-24 lead. On third down, the Rutherfordton team had an error on the snap which cost them eight yards and set up a fourth and goal from the 12. Rutherfordton completed an 8-yard pass but Zach Smith made the gamesaving tackle at the four yard line to secure the win.

Mack led the offense wit 13 carries for 92 yards and four touchdowns. Smith led the defense with nine tackles and one pass deflection.

Howell had five tackles, a fumble recovery and a pass deflection.

Pee Wees 14 Upstate 20 Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Elite 9-10 pee wees lost a nail

biter to Upstate Spartanburg 20-14.

Kobe Paysourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 70 yard touchdown run and Titus Phillipsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 85 yard interception return in the first half helped the Trailblazers take a 14-12 lead at intermission.

Upstate converted a key fourth and 19 to keep a drive alive and eventually scored to win the game.

In the fourth quarter, the Trailblazers drove to the Titansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; five yard line before fumbling. The Trailblazers stopped Upstate Spartanburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drive with Rashaard Brooksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; interception at the 50 with 2:32 remaining. The Trailblazers drove to the Titansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; four and called their final time out with 44 seconds remaining. Isaiah Tate rushed to the two with 36 seconds left, followed by a one yard loss with 25 seconds left. The Trailblazers ran a halftime sweep right and Paysour was tackled inside the one as the game ended.

Paysour led the offense with 10 carries for 137 yards and a touchdown. Isaiah Tate led the defense with seven tackles, three sacks, a pass deflection and a forced fumble. Paysour had seven tackles and a deflection, Brooks five tackles and an interception, and Chance Cannon five tackles and one deflection.

The #3 seed Trailblazers (8-3) will face the #5 seed Gastonia Mustangs (6-5) in the consolation game at 3 p.m.

By JIM MILLER Editor

Reassessment Time for Medicare Part D Beneficiaries Dear Savvy Senior, I have been enrolled in the same Medicare prescription drug plan for three years now, but my pharmacist told me I should look for a new plan during the open enrollment period that would fit my needs a little better. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the easiest way to do this?

Need Help Dear Need, Because all Medicare prescription drug plans can change their coverage and costs each calendar year, the only way to ensure youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting the best coverage at the lowest cost is to compare your Part D plan against the competition during Medicareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open enrollment period (which is Oct. 15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dec. 7). Here are some tips and resources that can help you compare drug plans, and select one that better fits your needs.

Important: Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t confuse Medicare open enrollment with the new health insurance marketplaces that have just opened under the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare). They serve two totally different populations. Health insurance marketplaces are for people under age

65 who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have health insurance, while Medicare open enrollment is for Medicare beneficiaries who wish to review their current Medicare policies and make changes.

Open Enrollment Website If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re comfortable using a computer, you can easily compare Medicareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drug plans yourself online.

Just go to Medicareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plan Finder Tool at medicare.gov/find-a-plan, and type in your zip code or your personal information, enter in how you currently receive your Medicare coverage, select the drugs you take and their dosages, and choose the pharmacies you use. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get a cost comparison breakdown for every plan available in your area so you can compare it to your current plan.

This tool also provides a five-star rating system that evaluates each plan based on past customer service records, and suggests generics or older brand name drugs that can reduce your costs.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also important to keep in mind that when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re comparing drug plans donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t judge a plan strictly by its monthly premium cost. Low-premium plans are

often associated with higher prescription co-payments and may end up being more expensive. Look at the â&#x20AC;&#x153;estimated annual drug costsâ&#x20AC;? that shows how much you can expect to pay over a year in total out-of-pocket costs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including premiums, deductibles and co-pays.

Also, be sure the plan youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re considering covers all of the drugs you take with no restrictions. Some plans may require you to get permission or try a number of cheaper drugs before they will cover certain prescriptions.

Need Help?

If you need some help with this or if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have Internet access to compare the plans yourself, you can call Medicare at 800-633-4227 and a customer service representative will do it for you over the phone for free.

Another resource that you can call on for help is your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which provides free one-on-one Medicare counseling in person or over the phone. They also conduct seminars during the open enrollment period at various locations throughout each state. To find the con-

tact information for your local SHIP visit shiptalk.org, or call the eldercare locator at 800-677-1116.

Shrinking Donut Hole You also need to know that Medicareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;donut-holeâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the coverage gap in which you must pay out-ofpocket for your drugs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; continues to shrink. In 2013 and 2014, you will get a 52.5 percent discount on brand-name drugs, and the federal subsidy for generic medications will rise from 21 to 28 percent in 2014.

The 2013 coverage gap begins when your total drug cost exceeds $2,850 (that includes your share and the insurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share of the costs) and ends when combined spending is $6,455. After that, your Part D plan usually covers around 95 percent of your remaining drug costs for the year.

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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Savvy Seniorâ&#x20AC;? book.

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Brought to you by: Hometown Hardware DOUGH MAKERS INVESTMENT CLUB â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Dough Makers Investment Club (for women) usually meets every third Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Edward Jones Office at 307 B East King Street. For information, please contact the Edward Jones Office at 704-739-0997 or Esther Plonk, President 704-739-1917.

KINGS MOUNTAIN ROTARY CLUB Every Thursday, noon, at the Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King St. SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets every first Thursday of the month at the KM Art Center (Old Depot), 301 N. Piedmont Ave. Social time is at 6:30 p.m. and the program is at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome.

EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLUBâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, E. Mountain St. VFW POST 9811, Kings Mountain/Cherryville meets the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m.

IN COUNTRY VIETNAM VETERANS breakfast group â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets the 2nd Monday of every month, 9 a.m., at Mountain View Restaurant in Kings Mountain. Contact Steve Brown at 704-739-2725 for more information.

KM KIWANIS CLUB â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for dinner in the Community Room (lower level) at the Mauney Memorial Library, S. Piedmont Ave. KM LIONS CLUBâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Linwood Restaurant, 805 Cleveland Ave. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS: Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Christ the King Catholic Church, 714 Stone St., 6:30 p.m., meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.

Contact: Mary (704) 482-8690. You may also call the Reach Line & Information at (704) 319-1625, or go to www.oa.org. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for membership. The groups are self-supporting.

Positive Attitudes Walking Club - There is an open invitation to all Kings Mountain ladies to join the Positive Attitudes Walking Club. The club members walk in various downtown areas of Kings Mountain during lunch hours. An inspirational devotion is provided. For more information call 704472-4403.

COLONEL FREDERICK HAMBRIGHT CHAPTER Daughters of the American Revolution meets monthly for programs. Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence is eligible to join the DAR. For more information on membership or attending our meeting, please contact Loretta Cozart at 704-241-2218.

PATRICK SENIOR CENTER AARP SMART DRIVERS COURSE. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 8. Drivers age 50 and older are encouraged to sharpen their driving skills by attending. $12 for AARP members. $14 for non-members. Call 704 734 0447 to register.

BACKPACK PROJECT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Please bring in non-perishable food items for our backpack project. These backpacks go to students who need a little extra food over the weekend. Backpacks are returned each Monday, filled on Thursday, and handed out to students when they leave on Friday. Suggested items are: individual cereal packs (can be eaten without milk), Pop Tarts, individual prepared dinners (Mac & Cheese, spaghetti, etc.), fruit cups, applesauce, pudding cups, Beenie Weenies, peanut butter, juice boxes, crackers or cookies.

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES taught

by Pat Bolte are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center. Emphasis is on individual attention.

S.H.O.P. items for November are spaghetti noodles, spaghetti sauce or tomato sauce. Just drop off your donations at the Center Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Remember, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be a senior to help with this project. All items are donated to the Crisis Ministry of Kings Mountain.

Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;AI CHI CLASS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursdays 2-3 p.m. in Conference Room I. Andrew Baker is instructor of Tai Chi 4 Health & Balance and a donation of $3 per person is requested. Rotating exercises, health lessons, and surprise extras keep it fresh. All donations will go toward purchase of DVDs for the class.

HOSPICE 2:15 to 3:30 p.m.: â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Single Mustard Seed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Contemplative Approaches to Grief and Loss,â&#x20AC;? hosted by Rev. Robert Chodo Campbell and Rev. Dr. Koshin Paley Ellison. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013.

4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cultural Competency and Grief,â&#x20AC;? hosted by Robin Fiorelli. Thursday, Nov. 7.

12:30 p.m. to 1:30 PM â&#x20AC;&#x153;Impact of Grief in the Workplace,â&#x20AC;? hosted by Diane Snyder Cowan. Friday, Nov. 8.

The Hospice Store - Located at 323 E. Marion Street beside Dollar General near Uptown Shelby. Please call Angela Jones at 980-295-8578 if you have items to donate or for volunteer opportunities. Store Hours: Thursday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 323 E. Marion St., Shelby.

GATEWAY TRAIL

KINGS MOUNTAIN GATEWAY TRAILS, Inc., 807 Battleground Ave., ½ mile from downtown Kings Mountain, 704-739-4755 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 18 months of activities from August 2013 to November 2014 in celebration of being designated a National Recreation Trail August 2013.

NOVEMBER 9: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Hot dogs for sale at the trail 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m. National Recreation Trail ribbon cutting and dedication, 2:30 p.m. Hamrick Overlook on top of the Cardio Mountain. Golf cart rides 2 to 5 p.m. at the trailhead for folks that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t walk the trail.

NOVEMBER 23: 9 a.m. WALK with a DOC sponsored by Cleveland Regional Medical Center, the Kings Mountain Hospital and the Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute. Meet at the trail head parking lot and wear good walking shoes. Tour for 30-45 minutes. Meets at Senior Center in inclement weather.

December, January, February open for events.

VETERANS CELEBRATION at Grover Elementary School on Friday, Nov. 8, 8:30 a.m. Local veterans are invited for a program by the student.

CLEVEMONT MILLS REUNION Saturday, Nov. 9, 3 to 5 p.m., at Loveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fish Box, 1104 Shelby Rd. Contact Ralph at (704) 460-7310 or Cindy at (704) 739-1235 for more information.

HOUNDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAMPGROUND 1st ANNUAL TOY RUN. Saturday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m. Door prizes, 50/50 drawing, food vendor, music. Entry for toy run: new unwrapped toy or cash donation. Rain or shine.

114 Raven Dr. Supports North Shelby School for Kids with Disabilities and No Child Left Behind.

MURPHEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 19th ANNUAL TOY RUN. Saturday, Nov. 23, 11 a.m. 114 Camelot Ct. Entry for toy run: $5 and new toy per person. Free barbecue after the ride.

Live music. Benefits Shrinerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Burn Center and Oxford Orphanage, the Masonic Home for Children and the KMPDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shop with a Cop. Rain date is Sunday, Nov. 24.

SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA at the Kings Mountain Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club. Saturday, Nov. 23, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Breakfast buffet: Adults $5, children $3.

Events are free at the Depot unless noted otherwise.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 155 has BINGO every Friday night starting at 6 p.m.

Food is available.

KINGS MOUNTAIN ART CENTER Gateway art show Nov. 8.

KINGS MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM Ongoingâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Our Stories: The History of Kings Mountain, N.C. Kings Mountain Historical Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

The cost of admission is free, however donations are appreciated. All donations go toward supporting the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission of informing the public of the history of the City of Kings Mountain and surrounding areas by preserving and exhibiting the 19th and early 20th century collection.

LIBRARY EVENTS STORY TIME on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Tuesday group includes 3-5 year old preschoolers. Thursday group is geared for birth to 2 years old. Join the Library staff at 10 a.m. in the Community Room.

PLAYGROUP on Fridays, for birth to 5 years old, 10-11:30 a.m. in the Community Room.

Unless otherwise listed, all events will be at the Mauney Memorial Library, 100 S. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain.

SPECIAL EVENTS

GOOD HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Cansler St., Free After-school program on Monday and Wednesday each week from 3:30-5:30 p.m. for help with homework. Parents must provide transportation.

BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH of Grover will hold the annual BBQ sale Nov. 23 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. At the church . Order whole butts with slaw and sauce, $30, $5 extra if chopped and $5 extra for delivery by Nov. 16. BBQ plates (pork or chicken) with slaw, sauce, beans and bum are $8. To place an order call 704-937-9047 or 704-4735963.

VETERANS DAY SERVICE at Patriots Park sponsored by the City of Kings Mountain at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11. Dedication of World War I memorial. All veterans are invited to lunch at the American Legion Post 155 following the service about 12:30.

How to Contact Us To have your events listed on the Go Page, contact the Herald by coming by our office at 700 East Gold Street, by calling us at 704-739-7496, or by email lib.kmherald@gmail.com. The deadline for receiving items is 5 p.m. Monday.

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KM Middle School winter sports schedules Winter sports schedules for Kings Mountain Middle School.

WRESTLING NOVEMBER 5 - at Burns 7 - West Lincoln 12 - East Lincoln 14 - at Lincolnton 19 - at North Lincoln 21 - Burns 26 - at West Lincoln DECEMBER

3 - at East Lincoln 5 - Lincolnton 10 - North Lincoln 12 - Playoffs (TBA) 17 - Championship (TBA) *All regular season matches begin at 4 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL NOVEMBER 5 - Burns 7 - at West Lincoln 12 - at East Lincoln 14 - Lincolnton

19 - North Lincoln 21 - at Burns 26 - West Lincoln DECEMBER 3 - East Lincoln 5 - at Lincolnton 10 - at North Lincoln *All matches 4 p.m.

ROSTER - Leeasia Rhodes, Jordan Chapman, Kaniya McClain, Cassidy Calhoun, Lindsey Deaver, Jami Nivens, Cassidy Melton,

Georgia Moss, Makena Deaton, Katelin Phaengkhamhak, Isabella Hollifield, Mackenzie Ramsey, Emilee Cloninger. Head coach Kristen Batchler, assistant Jordan Doty, volunteer assistant Olivia Blalock.

Managers Brennin Fleisher and Sallie Presnell.

BASKETBALL JANUARY 4 - County scrimmage, girls at Burns (TBA); boys at KMMS (Crest vs. Burns 10 a.m., Shelby vs. Burns 11 a.m., KM vs. Crest 12 p.m., KM vs. Shelby 1 p.m.).

7 - Shelby 9 - Burns 14 - at West Lincoln 16 - at East Lincoln 23 - Lincolnton 28 - North Lincoln

30 - at Burns FEBRUARY 4 - West Lincoln 6 - East Lincoln 11 - at Lincolnton 13 - at North Lincoln 18 - Playoffs (TBD) 20 - Championship (TBD) *All regular season games 4 p.m.

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2. At the bottom of the entry blank is a Tiebreaker. In the space indicated, guess the total combined number of points that will be scored by both teams in that game.

3. A $50 prize will be awarded to the entrant with the most correct predictions. In the event of ties, the tiebreaker will be used to decide the winning entrant. In the event the tiebreaker does not break the tie, the prize will be split.

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5. Entries may be mailed to The Kings Mountain Herald at PO Box 769, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 if postmarked no later than 5 p.m. on Friday or brought by The Eagle office at 107 1/2 E. Main Street, Cherryville; The Herald office at 700 E. Gold Street, Kings Mountain; or The Bannernews office at 128-C N. Main St., Belmont, no later than Friday at 5 p.m.

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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

The Great Pumpkin Parade Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey (pictured far right) led a line of ghouls, soldiers, cowboys and wild animals from City Hall to Patriots Park in the annual Great Pumpkin Halloween Parade last Thursday.

Once at the park children listened to stories, played games and searched the haystack for prizes including the golden pumpkins.

Photos by Dave Blanton Red Palmer, KMFD, and his son Mason, who is 2, enjoyed the parade. Mason dressed as spiderman.

Christy Conner, children’s librarian, and a volunteer read the storybook “The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything” to eager listeners.

Photo by Ellis Noell

Milynn Judd, age 2, found one of the golden pumpkins.

Golden pumpkin winners received $25 gift certificates to Toys-R-Us

Jordayn Gantt, age 5, above;

and Kadience Hunter, age 10, at right, found the remaining golden pumpkin.

Bridges Hardware 2nd Annual Doggie Costume Contest winners!

Gracie Tassin, Teacup Pomeranian

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KM teen saved in choking incident

Letters to the Editor From page 4A

DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

When Chad Gunter, Jr. was having dinner with his family at a Gastonia restaurant last week, his family was taking the normal precautions.

The teen’s mother and father had chopped up his hamburger into small, manageable pieces because of a longstanding difficulty with eating and swallowing.

But it was clear that something was very wrong. Then the 14-year-old, who suffers from Down Syndrome, was distressed and began motioning to his chest. His mother asked him if he could breathe and at first he nodded yes.

Within moments, though, they knew he was choking. As Chad Sr. and mother Robin sprang from their seats to rush to their son’s aid, the commotion caught the attention of a dentist sitting at the table next to them at Cheddar’s Casual Café.

Dr. Artie Cooper could see that Chad was choking and quickly got in position to give

the Heimlich maneuver. He kept it up until the food was ejected from Chad’s windpipe.

“I’ve never had to use it, but I remembered it when I needed it,” Cooper told the Gaston Gazette a few days after the Tuesday incident.

Chad did not need medical attention afterward, and he was able to finish his dinner with mom and dad, who quietly picked up the doctor’s dinner tab on their way out.

The Gunters, who live in Kings Mountain, have always exercised caution around meal time.

“Due to a choking scare when he was only a baby, we have always practically pureed his food,” Chad senior said. “Only over the past few years or so, we have been chopping his food into pieces.

Gradually the (small) ones have eventually turned into bites no bigger than a thumbnail. One of his doctors had said that with his food having been ground-up for so long, he will basically have to re-

learn to eat.”

Over the course of his childhood, Chad has become what doctors call texture averse. He has come to prefer his food to be ground up. He won’t eat, say, a piece of raw carrot or a potato chip. Now the Gunters are trying to teach him to eat food more normally.

“We would like to send out our deepest gratitude to W. Arthur Cooper, DDS!” Chad Gunter said. “He has been a true guardian angel for our son.”

When Chad Jr. was just six months old, there was a choking issue that struck fear into his parents’ heart. When he was rushed to the hospital, doctors were able to dislodge a potentially life-threatening mucus plug. For a while after that the infant wore a life support system that monitors his heart beat and air intake.

When he was about three years old there was another scare. That’s when his parents started grinding his food up.

Otherwise, Chad is a

minority and it’s past time we said “No more.” The only way anyone will stop me from prayer is to stop my heartbeat. I know I only represent myself. I can only ask that you do the same.

BEAUFORD BURTON Kings Mountain

To the Editor:

Chad Gunter, Jr. healthy kid who loves attending school at Kings Mountain’s Grace Christian Academy and has several extracurricular interests, including cheerleading and participating in the Special Olympics. He also loves video games and movies and recently acted in a Shelby High School production of “The Lion King.”

Southern Chew serves up southern home cooking Southern Chew, a newlyopened restaurant at 238 Cherokee Street, got its name because the Boheler family wants diners to enjoy Southern cooking “where it’s as good as your mommas” and enjoy the hospitality.

Jimmy Boheler and his mother, Debbie Boheler, have 26 years in the restaurant business, Jimmy with 16 years of restaurant experience and his mother with 10 years of catering experience.

Southern Chew is open for breakfast and lunch – 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sundays.

The menu advertises classic favorites and good ole Southern cooking and the

restaurant features catering services. The community can reserve the restaurant in the evenings for special events such as receptions, birthday parties, reunions, etc. Mrs. Boheler is planning tea parties, cookie decorating, etc. during the upcoming holidays.

A native of Kings Mountain, Jimmy Boheler is the son of Debbie and Steve Boheler

of Kings Mountain and is married to the former Emily Ballard. They have one son, Carter James, four months old. Jimmy is grandson of Shirley Guyton and the late Jim Guyton and the late Charles and Lillian Boheler.

Jimmy has a brother, Justin Boheler, who is married to Margaret Mauney Boheler.

Jimmy graduated from Appalachian State University

“It was so much fun!

My daughter and I are making it a tradition!”

Cathy, Charlotte

KINGS MOUNTAIN MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION Rev. James Lochridge, Second Baptist Church Chair, Ministerial Association

“We were first timers, had four generations along, and had a wonderful day together.

We’re already making plans to return next year.”

Tracey, Myrtle Beach

“Thank you so much for another wonderful year of memories.”

Cynthia, Summerville

Jimmy Boheler, owner-manager of the new Southern Chew, is pictured with his mother, Debbie Boheler.

Welcome Battle of KM Chapter, SAR! On behalf of the Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter, NSDAR, I Loretta Cozart would like to welcome the NSDAR Battle of Kings Mountain Chapter, SAR to our community.

Special thanks to them for inviting us to share in the formation of their chapter on Monday, October 7, 2013. It was heartwarming to see all folks from the community, across the state, and nation who attended this event. It was a long time in coming and was much anticipated by everyone.

with a degree in Communications and Business Management.

New signs are going up at the restaurant this week.

Boheler said that citizens have welcomed them warmly and he’s ready to cook their favorite foods.

At our October meeting the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association agreed to voice our opposition to the building of a casino near Kings Mountain. Our hearts break regularly as we try to minister to families, children and individuals whose lives have been devastated by various vices, poor choices and abuse. Though there is no “Thou shall not gamble” verse in Scripture, there are numerous verses that caution against “the love of money”, the inability to “serve God and money.” God's plan for us to eat from the “fruit of our labor” and so on. We pray that such a blight will not come to our community. Business leaders, take a drive to Cherokee and take a look all the CLOSED motels and businesses.

Granted. When folks gamble, someone usually wins. But we all know that the losers far outnumber the winners. The “get rich quick” mind-set presented by gambling usually does not work out for most folks.

Even more, it often provides an entrance or encouragement to many self-destructive habits that lead to misery for the “loser” (and also those who depend upon him/her), prison and even suicide.

The death of one loser or the destruction of families or the neglect of one child really worth so-called “economic boost”? Will we have to learn the hard way? We pray not.

This year, the Col. Frederick Hambright Chapter celebrated our 97th anniversary and we welcome our patriot brothers to promote the study of history and patriotism in our community and celebrate the work of our ancestors in the forming of our nation.

Having grown up in Kings Mountain and having descended from a patriot at the Battle of Kings Mountain, it was a pleasure to be included in this event. Monday was a sad day for those of us who make our annual pilgrimage to the Kings Mountain National Military Park to honor those who fought for our freedom at the Battle of Kings Moun-

tain. With the government shutdown at our National Parks, we were unable to celebrate the 233rd anniversary of the victory at the battlefield. It was a sad day, indeed. However, we were pleased to have the opportunity to honor our patriot ancestors in some way. EVEN if we couldn’t visit the battleground itself.

The Battle of Kings Mountain was a significant battle in the Revolutionary War. Current historians have begun to tack on the phrase . “in the south”.

Loretta Cozart is a former resident of Kings Mountain and is Regent of Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter DAR.

“My first time was 1973 and I have been hooked ever since. Always love to eat strudel, and shop for handmade items.”

Margaret, Sherrills Ford “I've been going with my mom since I was 3.

We always visit the doll houses since this has been one of my favorites since I was a little girl. Now that I have my own daughter, I love sharing the same memories with her!”

Jenny, Monroe

“I dragged my husband this year and he enjoyed it just as much as I did!”

Linda, Winston Salem “I always get a cinnamon sugar twist. OMG they are so good!!!!”

Samantha, Statesville

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