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Wal-Mart to begin building in March DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com
Wal-Mart and city officials say the retail giant is set to begin construction in March at the site of the old Winn Dixie building, the intersection of King St. and Phifer Rd. In addition to bringing about 95 jobs to town, the new addition is expected to breathe fresh air into the Kings Mountain retail scene,
where dollar stores, grocery stores and small shops presently dominate. Wal-Mart is anticipating the store to open by late fall. The Wal-Mart store will be a Neighborhood Market, a scaled down version of the chain’s Superstores, which will focus on groceries, produce and general merchandise, as well as offer a drive-through pharmacy.
Many in Kings Mountain said they’ve been excited about the popular retail chain’s move because they’re already loyal WalMart shoppers and now they’ll be saved a trip to Gastonia or Shelby. “It’s really a matter of convenience and (saving on) gas money for me,� said Shonna McCree, a manager at the Kings Mountain Little Caesars location. “I’ll defi-
nitely do most of my basic shopping there.� Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey said city officials are excited that Wal-Mart is coming to town, adding that it will be a bonus to shoppers of all kinds. “It will keep prices competitive – it will be good for the consumer,� he said. “It will also bring a lot of jobs to the community.�
While the fates of the JacksonHewitt tax preparers’ office and the Asian Buffet, both of which currently lease space in the Winn Dixie building, were uncertain, Murphrey said the popular eatery Weiner Works will stay put in the strip mall’s parking lot. He also said that the new Wal-Mart will be positioned to face Hwy. 74. See WAL-MART, 7A
No gas fee hike on the horizon ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com
FIRST KNIGHTS – Riley Powers, a 2nd grader at East Elementary, is joined by Kings Mountain Rotary Club President Suzanne Amos and Knight of the Guild David Mesimer as students were recognized for exhibiting confidence and discipline. See the story on page 6B. Photo by DAVE BLANTON
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See FEES, 7A
Smart Meters to track utility costs
MLK photo contest Friday at 5 p.m. is the last day to take your photograph on the theme “Love� to City Hall as an entry in the Dr. Martin Luther King Day contest . This year’s competition is sponsored by the City of Kings Mountain and takes its cue from a quote by the slain civil rights leader: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that.� Cash prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners in both adult and student divisions.
No hike in natural gas fees is expected for city customers in the next two budget years, and possibly not after that, thanks to expansion of gas lines in the city and the recent settlement of a “rate case� involving the city, 16 other municipalities in the two Carolinas, and their supplier. City council will not pass on the increase it will pay for gas transportation as the result of almost two years of negotiations, including a court case in which settlement discussions started at 28% initially, then got to 22% and then settled at 11%. “We fought this increase hard,� Mayor Rick Murphrey said Tuesday as Energy Director Nick Hendricks presented a progress report also of two major pilot projects – Smart Meters and Fiber Optics – two ambitious projects that Kings Mountain is among the first municipalities in the state to undertake with success. Hendricks said that Transcontinental Pipeline filed a general rate increase with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC) Aug. 21, 2012 which would have equated to more than $4.7 million to the Transco Municipal Group of municipalities who hired Miller, Balis & O’Neal of Washington, DC to represent them in court. The attorney fee was shared among all 17 municipalities and Kings Mountain’s cost was $5,294.19. Transco filed the rate case due to under recovering on their rate of caused by additional infrastructure for ongoing additional load capacity needs, said Hendricks. Kings Mountain, through the Williams (Transco) Municipal Group, protested the filing on Sept.12, 2012 and on Sept. 28, 2012 a 22% rate increase to the city and group was approved with proposed rates subject to refund after a rate case hearing. Council did not increase rates to city customers and absorbed the increase, said Hendricks. Per the settlement, the increases to the city from its supplier will continue until March 2014 when the 11% rate will be effective. “We did not increase the rate to Kings Mountain customers to account for our
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The winner in first place will win $150 cash. The prizes will be awarded at a reception/exhibit on Jan. 20 at the Southern Arts Society at the Depot beginning at 6 p.m. Photographic prints will be accepted as well as those digitally mailed or dropped off at the City Hall to Lynda Maddox or emailed to Ellis Noell, Special Events Director, at www.cityofkm.com A feature of the Dr. Martin Luther King Day observance will be the 17th annual breakfast at 8 a.m. at Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church. The meal is a $5 donation and the speaker will be Presiding Elder Andrew B. Smoke, Hendersonville District, Blue Ridge Conference.
Utility customers who are paying late fees will be able to monitor their monthly bills – and save money – with new Smart Meters the city plans to install free to customers citywide this summer. The pilot program got underway nearly a year ago and is being tested by 50 residential customers in the Country Club area and by commercial and industrial users on Canterbury Road and Woodlake Parkway. City of Kings Mountain Energy Services Director Nick Hendricks, in an update to city council, said the program is being well received in the community. By this fall the Smart Grid program will allow all residents to find out online how much water, electricity, and natural
gas they are using. “Our goal is to be done with everything by fall but we have a few more hurdles
before I come to council with recommendation for a full implementation of the program,� said Hendricks.
He began his presentation by saying, “This is the future, and we’re cleaning up See SMART METERS, 2A
City officials show off Smart Meters the city plans to install city-wide this summer. Pictured, left to right, are Dennis Wells, Holly Black, Nick Hendricks, Matthew Dull and Mayor Rick Murphrey. File photo
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■ POLICE ARRESTS JAN. 3: Mark W. Russell, 50, 210 Cleveland Ave., Apt. 10B, larceny, possession of stolen goods, $1,000 bond, secured. JAN. 5: Amber Clemmer, 27, 306 Blanton St., assault, no bond. JAN. 9: Cedrick R. Roberts, 23, 404 Gold Creek Trail #202, domestic violence assault on a female, no bond. JAN. 9: April L. Wensil, 32, 143 Yarbro Rd., issued criminal summons for school attendance violation. JAN. 11: Christopher S. Crocker, 40, Grover, DWI, $1,000 bond, unsecured. JAN. 12: Jaime Gonzalez, 25, Gaffney, S.C., DWI, no operator’s license, no bond. JAN. 12: Billy J. Meeks, 49, 227 Walker St., domestic violence assault, no bond. JAN. 12: Jason M. Greene, 34, 101 Center St., domestic violence assault, resist delay obstruct, communicating threats, no bond. JAN. 12: Shamika S. Moser, 35, 303 Juniper St.,
driving while license revoked, child restraint violation, $1,000 bond, secured. JAN. 12: Carol M. Moody, 32, Lincolnton, filing false police report, $5,000 bond, secured. CITATIONS JAN. 6: Eric S. Richardson, 40, 413 Clinton Dr., displaying expired registration plate, failure to secure load. JAN. 7: Shawthi S. Reddy, 29, Marlboro, N.J., speeding 80/65. JAN. 7: James E. Walker, 47, Grover, displaying expired registration plate. INCIDENTS JAN. 3: A resident of Shelby Rd. reported damage to the rear bumper of a vehicle with a value of $250. JAN. 4: A resident of Pennington Pl. reported the theft of a 4-door Honda Accord with a value of $1,200. JAN. 5: Three Points Market on Goforth Rd. reported damage to a gas pump hose with a value of $215.
JAN. 6: Cleveland County Schools reported damage to a vehicle at its 105 E. Ridge St. office. JAN. 6: A resident of Bridges Dr. reported breaking and entering and theft of a high-definition television, an LCD television and a wedding ring set. JAN. 8: Industrial Storage on York Rd. reported the theft of 25 tractor wheels and tires, a trailer, two gate locks and a safety chain, with a total value of $3,030. JAN. 8: A resident of S. Cansler St. reported the theft of a .45 ACP Ruger handgun, a 20 ga. Springfield shotgun, an M1 carbine and a .22 caliber white derringer handgun. JAN. 9: A resident of Morris St. reported the theft of a maroon 4-door 1988 Oldsmobile Delta with an unknown value. JAN. 10: The Walgreens at 900 Shelby Rd. reported the theft of two cartons of Newport cigarettes valued at $92. JAN. 12: A resident of Walker St. reported domes-
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Brackett joins Moore Law ELIZABETH STEWART
Missing girl found A 5-year-old girl missing from her home in Massachusetts, and for which an Amber Alert had been issued, was found in a residence on Yarn Mill Road in Cleveland County January 11 by officers of the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Alan Norman said that Lt. Billy Fredell and Sgt. John McIntyre went to the residence on Yarn Mill Road and took the child into protective custody until authorities from Massachusetts DSS and Cleveland County DSS could make arrangements for the child’s return to Massachusetts. Leanne Rose Wilson of Fitsburg, Massachusetts was arrested for parental kidnapping of a minor and was held without bond on out-of-state fugitive warrant in the Cleveland County Detention Center.
Lewis charged James William Lewis Jr., 31, Kings Mountain, faces federal charges in connection with the Dec. 12, 2013 armed robbery of a Charlotte area Jack in the Box Restaurant, according to Anne M. Tompkins, U. S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. tic violence assault. JAN. 12: A resident of Center St. reported domestic violence assault. WRECKS JAN. 3: Officer D.K. Davis said a 2007 Honda operated by Monzell S. Moore, Kings Mountain, struck a 2003 Toyota operated by Chiquita J. Womic, Kings Mountain, at the intersection of S. Gaston St.
Tompkins was joined in making the Jan. 10 announcement by John A. Strong, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Charlotte Division, and Chief Rodney D. Monroe of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. A federal criminal complaint filed Friday in U.S. District Court charges Lewis with one count of Hobbs Act robbery. According to the criminal complaint, on Dec. 12, 2013 Lewis entered the restaurant and asked the manager for money while brandishing a weapon. The manager handed Lewis cash and fled the scene. Lewis is currently in federal custody. His initial court appearance was Friday before U.S. Magistrate Judge David S. Cayer. The statutory maximum sentence for Hobbs Act robbery is 20 years imprisonment and a $250,000 fine. The charges contained in the complaint are allegations. The defendants are presumed innocent unless and proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The investigation is handled by the FBI and CMPD. The prosecution is being handled for the government by Assistant U. S. Attorney George Guise of the U. S. Attorney’s Office in Charlotte.
and E. Gold St. The estimated damages to the Honda and the Toyota were $800 and $1,100, respectively. JAN. 3: Officer G.L. McKinney said a 2002 Chrysler operated by Betty B. Heafner, Kings Mountain, struck a 1995 Ford operated by Anthony R. Burke, Kings Mountain, along Cleveland Ave. The estimated damages to the
Chrysler and the Ford were $300 and $500, respectively. JAN. 6: Officer D.B. Warlick said a number of unsecured items fell from the 1988 Ford pick-up truck operated by Eric S. Richardson, Kings Mountain, and subsequently struck a 2013 Chevrolet operated by Marilynn M. Petty, Shelby. The estimated damage to the Chevrolet was $750.
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Justin Brackett, 27, who has joined the legal team of Tim Moore, attorney-at-law, didn’t always want to practice law. “As a little kid I always questioned things,” said Brackett, who as a 6th grader went to space camp in Titusville, Florida and dreamed of a career as an astronaut. But then his passion turned to racing go-carts and he wanted to be a racecar driver. But finally as a Crest High School student he attended Presidential Classroom in Washington, DC and at age 16 delved into politics. He met Rep. Tim Moore and worked on his first reelection campaign. In 2008 at the age of 21 he ran thenState Auditor Les Merritt’s campaign for reelection. His next job was as an intern for Moore in 2010 and 2011, and he received his Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law as a Phi Delta Phi Scholar in May 2012. He joined the Moore law firm in August 2012. Brackett attended Furman University in 2005-2007 and received his BA in Political Science from N.C. State University in 2009, graduating summa cum laude with a GPA of 3.78/4.00. He is licensed to practice law in all state courts in North
SMART METERS: to track utility costs From page 1A
Justin K. Brackett in his office in the Moore Law firm on King Street. Carolina, and in the US District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of North Carolina to represent clients in criminal defense, civil, domestic and personal injury cases and as in-state counsel for various mass torts/products liability cases. In addition, he prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney and other estate planning documents for clients. He is secretary-treasurer of the 27B Judicial District Bar Association. He was a committee staff and legislative intern in Raleigh from January-July 2009 and May-July 2011 and from January-May 2011 he was a legal extern for Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, assisting with weekly Pro Se Divorce waiver docket clinic and drafting divorce documents on behalf of the clinic’s
clients. “I really love my job,” said Brackett, who is single and resides in Mooresboro. He is a deacon in Camps Creek Baptist Church and an Eagle Scout. He is the son of Curtis and Glenda Brackett of Mooresboro. The decorations in his upstairs office in the Moore Law building on King Street explain his hobby. A big Carolina Panther fan, he has an autographed Jake Delhomme 2003 Super Bowl shirt on the wall and a football signed by the Super Bowl team. Another hobby is golf. His role models are Rep. Tim Moore and former State Auditor Les Merritt. “I can’t say enough about these two friends and how they have encouraged me in my career over the years,” he said
and looking at every meter.” “We are a leader,” said Mayor Rick Murphrey. “This is a win/win for the city and customers.” “We are the only city in the state looking to implement this now. Hats off to Nick Hendricks and his department,” said councilman Keith Miller. “Some of us had reservations but this has turned out to be a good thing,” said councilman Tommy Hawkins. Council’s remarks came during a PowerPoint presentation in the conference room of the Public Works building last Tuesday. The city is looking at financing the $3.1 million cost of the program in a 5-year payback with low interest rate and Hendricks said the project “is revenue neutral” and a partnership with Science Applications International Corporation and Elster Metering. The benefit to customers is saving money, said Hendricks, but the city will also save money by being able to detect leaks or problems easily, bill customers at specific times instead of just monthly, detect thefts, reduce the amount of meter reading, handle re-reads, access meter reading issues such as locked gates, and size transformers appropriately for each area’s use. Some 537 electric meters, 328 gas meters and 389 water meters are scheduled to be replaced with the new models. Hendricks said the overall project must maintain a neutral/positive cash flow for the entire five-year duration of the project. “Electric has excellent positive cash flow, gas maintains a good positive cash flow and
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we are still evaluating the water cash flow and the benefits versus the cost,” he added. An extra month of revenue benefit is projected for the electric and gas departments, the latter due to lowest cost of infrastructure implementation. Responding to questions of councilmen, Hendricks said that natural gas module concerns, meter collecting in enclosed areas, water meter infrastructure dilapidation, and price finalization are some of the “hurdles” to be addressed before he makes a final recommendation for city council action in March. “Will customers be able to pre-pay utility bills and avoid late payments?” asked councilman Rodney Gordon. “That’s one of the goals of this program,” said Hendricks, adding, “Smart Meter can reduce cutoffs too. We are offering citizens a product to manage their utility costs, not forcing it on them.” Updating city council on another major project - fiber optics - Energy Services Director Nick Hendricks said the loop was installed, a collaborative project between the Energy Services Department and Matthew Dull of the Information Technology Department. “It’s going good and providing communication between city buildings and utility infrastructure, reducing cost of phone lines and allowing us to operate at a much higher speed and with higher availability.” He told council that the city is beginning to offer a “highway” for those who wish to utilize fiber optics, mentioning that dark fiber is available for lease to commercial and industrial customers.
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KMFD wants all homes to have working smoke detectors; grant will help Kings Mountain Fire Department has received a grant of $1,000 from the North Carolina Department of Insurance which pays for 54 new smoke alarms which will be presented free and installed free of charge to residential homes. “We are targeting the two oldest neighborhoods, Second Street and the Northwoods area, to begin installing the smoke alarms,� said Fire Chief Frank Burns. Burns said firemen will be canvassing at-risk communities to insure that homes have working smoke alarms. The goal is to insure that every level of a home has working smoke alarms and to replace smoke alarms that are more than 10 years old. Burns said the alarms are being provided by the North Carolina Department of Insurance through a federal
fire prevention grant that was awarded to the Office of State Fire Marshal. The goal of this program is to properly install long life, batterypowered smoke alarms in homes that do not have working alarms, to protect the lives of local citizens. Each week Burns said that staff will go door-todoor to ask residents to allow firefighters into their homes to check their smoke alarms. If any smoke alarms need to be replaced, new alarms will be installed in the proper locations. If no one is at home at the time of the visit, a notification tag will be left on the front door to notify the residents that the fire department has stopped by for a courtesy check of their smoke alarms. For additional information about the smoke alarm installation program call Kings Mountain Fire Department at 704-734-0555.
Louis Wilson shows the new smoke alarms the Kings Mountain Fire Department is installing free, targeting the oldest neighborhoods in the community. Wilson wrote the grant for the smoke alarms presented by the N.C. Department of Insurance.
Permanent medication drop-box now available 7,150 dosage units of prescription medication collected in first two weeks SHELBY - U.S. deaths from prescription opioid painkillers have increased five-fold since 1990, reaching epidemic levels. In 2008, more than 36,000 people died from opioid drug overdoses. Not unlike our nation, prescription drug overdoses are becoming an increasingly alarming trend in North Carolina and even Cleveland County. The death rate for unintentional overdose poisonings in North Carolina in 2009 was 11 per 100,000, exceeding national rates. In 2010, when comparing all 100 counties in North Carolina, Cleveland County had the 18th highest unintentional poisoning mortality rate, with a rate of 20.4 per 100,000. In response, a broad coalition of local stakeholders has come together to form the Taskforce on Overdose Prevention to address the challenge of prescription drug misuse, abuse and overdose in Cleveland County. The work of the taskforce is rooted in four key messages concerning prescription medications: 1. Take correctly. 2. Store securely. 3. Dispose properly. 4. Never share. One of the strategies the taskforce is focusing on to help ensure individuals are able to dispose of their medications properly is the establishment of more permanent medication dropbox locations throughout the county. The taskforce is proud to announce that a new permanent drop-box is now available at the Cleveland County Health Department located at 315 E Grover Street, Shelby. It is conveniently located inside the health department’s front desk reception area and is
open to the public. Anyone may visit the health department Monday-Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm to drop off unused or expired medications with no questions asked. The DEA approved drop-box is secure and may only be accessed by the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Drug Diversion Investigator who is responsible for collection and proper disposal of all collected medications. In the first two weeks following installation of this drop-box, it collected 7,150 dosage units of prescription medication. Why is the proper disposal of medication so important? Flushing prescription and over-thecounter drugs down the toilet or pouring them down the sink is dangerous for humans, animals, and the environment. Flushed drugs aren’t removed in sewage treatment plants or septic tank systems – they enter the soil, rivers, streams, and groundwater. Furthermore, keeping unused medications creates a dangerous opportunity for accidental poisonings or illicit drug use. More than 70% of prescription drug abusers say they get the medications from friends or relatives for free or by theft. Captain Joel Shores, Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, says, “Prescription drug thefts have become a serious problem for law enforcement because of prescription abuse. Disposing of prescription medication properly is not only better for the environment, but also may prevent someone from becoming a target of theft and violence.�
POST POLIO SUPPORT GROUP – The Cleveland County Post Polio support group will meet Monday, Jan. 20, at 6 p.m. in the conference room of the Life Enrichment Center of Shelby, Highway 18 N just north of Cornerstone Dentistry on Life Enrichment Boulevard. Each person attend should take his/her own meal and coffee and water and will be provided. The theme of the program is “Pain and how to deal with it.'' Polio survivors and their caregivers are invited to attend. HEALTH TIP – Healthy bones: Dairy foods are important for building
strong bones of kids, teens and adults. Make sure to include low-fat and fat-free dairy foods with meals and snacks on a daily basis Sprinkle whole grain cereal on top of low-fat yogurt – it adds a delicious crunch!
Pictured from left are Chris Breese, pharmacist, Dorothea Wyant, Director, both of Cleveland County Health Department, Sheriff Alan Norman, and Captain Joel Shores of the county sheriff’s office, and Tyler Beam, pharmacist, of the county health department. The permanent prescription drop-box is located outside the front reception area of the health department and available to the public Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. drop-boxes are also available at the Shelby Police Department and Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office. The following Operation Medicine Drop events are also scheduled for this year: March 16-22 Poison Control Week Patrick Center, Kings Mountain Continue to watch newspaper for times March 22 Masonic Lodge, Boiling Springs 8:00 am-1:00 pm April 26 Hazardous Household Waste Day Cleveland County Health
Department 9:00 am-1:00 pm May 3 Kings Mountain High School 8:00 am-1:00 pm Prescription drug misuse and abuse is a community problem. The Taskforce for Overdose Prevention would like to encourage everyone to be a part of the solution by helping to ensure that medication is disposed of properly and never shared. Take advantage of permanent medication drop-boxes and Operation Medicine Drop events to keep unused and expired medications out of your home, the wrong hands and the environment.
None seriously hurt in daycare bleach scare A small amount of misplaced bleach made several children sick and caused others to be taken to local hospitals Monday in what authorities are saying was an innocent mix-up at a Kings Mountain daycare center. Kings Mountain police officers responded to Bolin’s Daycare Center at 901 Ramseur St. in reference to several children that had possibly consumed household bleach. Emergency medical personnel and staff members at the daycare were already in the process of sending children to Kings Mountain Hospital and Cleveland Regional Medical Center for precautionary purposes. None of the children was reported to have any serious complications. During the investigation, it was found that a water pitcher had a very small amount of bleach added to the water for cleaning purposes and was accidentally placed in the refrigerator over the weekend. The water was then distributed to at least some of the children present on Monday. “(There was) an ounce of Clorox that was put in a gallon of water Friday afternoon,� Jeff Bolin, one of the daycare’s co-owners told a local TV station Monday. “We had no clue that was being sanitized otherwise we’d never do anything to hurt children.� SILVER ARTS – SENIOR GAMES: Registration packets are available at the front desk of the Patrick Center. Silver-Arts entries will be on display at the Neal Center in the VIP Room in Shelby from March 10-14. A reception will be on March 11 at 10 a.m. and “Performing Arts Follies� will perform on March 14 at 6 p.m. Awards luncheon will be on March 26 at 11:30 a.m.
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UI benefits extension still up in the air N.C. folks still in need as drama plays out at federal level If all goes as planned, it could be that thousands of unemployed Tar Heels will benefit By Michael Powell from an unSpecial to the Herald employment insurance benefits extension. However, a number of things have to fall into place before anyone sees any money, according to many local and national news sources, such as AP and others. On Dec. 28, 2013, roughly 1.3 million Americans previously out of work lost their unemployment benefits. At that time Congress decided not to renew an emergency aid program previously in place. Since then, according to the Jan. 8 edition of whitehouse.gov, President Obama and leading Senate Democrats have been saying it is time to pass “bipartisan legislation� to extend those benefits. In last week’s address, President Obama said Congress “should act to extend emergency unemployment insurance for more than one million Americans who have lost this vital economic lifeline while looking for a job. “Letting emergency unemployment insurance expire not only harms American families, but it is also a drag on the overall economy.� President Obama, in his address, urged both parties to pass the bipartisan three-month extension then under consideration in the Senate so that Congress, and the nation and its leaders, “can once again focus on expanding opportunities for the middle class and creating jobs for all hardworking Americans.� While that’s all well and good for those in desperate need of those benefits, it appears (as recently as Jan. 9) that Congress is back up to its old tricks: stalling on the real issues and playing the blame game, according to press wire reports. What is the extension really? If the two parties can agree and find a way to pay for the extension (a.k.a. The Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program), said payment, currently estimated from as small as $6 billion for a three months, not paid for extension, to a whopping $25.2 billion (for a year, as per the Democrats’ original target number), will still be up for debate, as is happening now.
Senate Republicans want some realistic way to fund the extension without making more debt. Leading Senate Democrat Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and some of his fellow Senate Democrats, according to recent White House Congressional news reports, have looked at ways to do just that, by making the extension a 10-month extension (instead of six) that would be paid for by “taking money from a previously-approved reduction in Medicare payments to providers�, according to a Jan. 10 Fox News report. Also mentioned by that same report is an extension of “sequester cuts to mandatory spending by another year�, saving “around $17 billion�. According to the web site Ask.com, things appeared to be moving along smoothly, and on Jan. 7 the site updated its information to indicate the Senate actually voted 60-37 to “move forward on legislation that would provide for a threemonth extension of benefits.� It was also noted by the site’s authors there “should be a vote on the bill later this week,� which means that, if passed in the Senate, it will then go to the House, called “very good news and a step forward for those supporting the renewal of expired unemployment benefits.� Who would get what if extension passed? Essentially, according to a Washington Post article by Brad Plumer (Dec. 23, 2013), many states “still offer up to 63 or even 73 weeks of unemployment aid and benefits that average around $300 per week.� When asked what the amount, or percentage of benefits might be for N.C. recipients, Larry Parker, Acting Public Information Director, N.C. Department of Commerce/ Division of Employment Security,
said by email, his office’s official response at this time is, “At this point, nothing has been passed by Congress and the federal extension program is not currently available in North Carolina.� And in an AP article datelined “Raleigh�, Governor Pat McCrory’s office issued a similar statement on Jan. 9, 2014. McCrory press spokesman RyanTronovitch was asked on Jan. 10 what the governor might do if and when the extension passed and was made into a law; how any extension pay back might affect the state, should such be the case; what effect (if any) there could be on how the state’s unemployed’s benefits might be cut (dollarand time-wise); and would there be any hope for those who lost benefits so long back in 2013 to get theirs back at some point. Tronovitch said (via email), “Thanks for getting in touch with us. Your questions can’t be answered on our end as the legislation hasn’t been passed. If and when the legislation is passed, we’ll be happy to provide you with additional information.� In the end, it will be up to Gov. McCrory if he will choose to look for a new agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor to even let N.C. workers receive the extension benefits, according to the AP. Senate holdup for extension According to Fox News, the current holdup is due to (Senate Majority Leader) Reid blocking Republicans from making any changes in the Dem’s newest proposal. After Reid came back to the Republicans “stonewall� attempt with a 10-month See BENEFITS, 6A
To the Editor: The Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry just wants to say to all that gave, spent time ringing in the cold weather, putting the schedules together at the stores such ass Ingles, Roses, Love’s Fish Box, Food Lion, Town of Grover, Swoogers, whatever part you participated in the 2013 bell ringing thank you so much. Your time spent ringing truly showed you cared about your community. I heard stories To the Editor: Thank God we have someone like Mr. (Sheldon) Richman [“Congress must not cede its war power to Israel,� Herald, Jan. 1, 2014] who has some wisdom today. Apparently he is a true descendant of the house of Judah. The war in Iraq under Bush was masterminded by this crowd, with pressure from AIPAC (The American Israel Public Affairs Committee). Revelations 2-9 refers to them. It is plain to see that Iran is right between Iraq and Afghanistan, with our troops in both countries. Apparently there is a sinister motive behind the attack on Iran. The Jewish nation has a stockpile of nuclear weapons. So what is the Catch 22? To the Editor: The Battle of Kings Mountain Chapter Sons of the American Revolution is grateful to everyone for their assistance in making our chapter possible. The highlight was the chartering ceremony on October 7, 2013. However, much work preceded this event and that began in February 2013 when Jim Wood, President of the Mecklenburg Chapter, talked with member, Doyle Campbell, about establishing a chapter in Kings Mountain. Interest meet-
of one’s singing and etc. I just give God the glory for your faithfulness and your willingness to serve your community. I want to thank everyone who has given in the past and gave this year. Thank you for being a true servant. We could not do our job without your support. We are a blessed community. Thank you again. Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry Iris Frady, Director Vladimir Putin, a true descendant of Japeth, pushed all the Bolsheviks out of power and is returning the great nation of Russia back to being a Christian nation. He will not stand by and see his ally attack the Iranian nation. Ministers in American have stood by and said nothing. Some wanted the war in Iraq, and even in Iran. What happened to the belief in Matthew 5-9? However, the blood is going to be on their hands at judgment day. Ezekiel 34-2 and Joel 2-17 declares there will be a day of reckoning coming for Anglo-Saxon ministers who are the true descendants of the ten tribes of the house of Israel. Bill Comer Kings Mountain ings were held in Kings Mountain in August and November 2012. Beginning in January 2013 and continuing through June, Jim conducted workshops in Kings Mountain and met one-on-one with men who were interested in joining the SAR. He provided assistance with genealogy research and the application process. On June 25, the group met to name the chapter, elect officer and schedule the chartering ceremony. Officers elected were Doyle Campbell, President, See CAMPBELL, 6A,
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Good news is hard to come by in today’s world. It’s not that good news doesn’t exist, but that the world tends to focus on the bad rather than the good. It might be that the majority of people crave a juicy storyline – as if good news just isn’t interesting enough. Just turn on the television or pick up the newspaper and you will be
inundated with stories of crime and hate; articles filled with downward trends in our economy, in our government, or in relationships. The news stations and newspapers fill the biggest time slots and articles with the bad news of the day and save the smallest of places for the few stories that are good. It’s no secret that the news that is first to come before us is often not good news. In Paul’s letter to the Roman church, he writes that he is not ashamed of the gospel. The Greek word for gospel can also be translated as “good news.� Paul writes in this first chapter that he is not ashamed of the good news because it carries with it a power that is from God that everyone who has faith has salvation. Paul writes that contained within the gospel, the good news, the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for us, his faithful disciples. This is gospel for us as we spend
time in the Word and in relationship with God. As we devote our time and energy to experiencing and sharing the gospel, our faith is strengthened and enriched in righteousness and for salvation. I think it’s interesting that the times we do hear good news stories, it seems to inspire us or it warms our hearts. Likewise, as we devote our lives to Christ and to the gospel message, we are inspired to share that good news with others and our hearts are warmed with God’s never ending love for us. Let us go forth sharing the good news that Jesus loves us!
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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) 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
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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
Resurrection Lutheran 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
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â– OBITUARIES Jeff Bell Loved telling stories KINGS MOUNTAIN Jeff Bell, 62, a resident of Kings Mountain, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 10, 2014, at Kings Mountain Hospital. He was a native of Clevel a n d County, son of the late William Curtis and Caro l y n Upchurch Bell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his fatherin-law, Harold Allen. He was a former truck driver for Kings Mountain Mica Mine for 28 years and then retired from MartinMarietta in Charlotte after 13 years of service. Mr. Bell was a member of Oak Grove Baptist in Kings Mountain and a member of the Fairview Masonic Lodge #339. He loved the Carolina
Panthers, loved working in the yard, enjoyed telling stories and laughing, fourwheeling and his popcorn. Jeff loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Survivors include his wife of 40 years Gail Bell, Kings Mountain; daughter Amy Bell and husband Mike, Kings Mountain; brother Scott Bell and wife Bridgette, Kings Mountain; sisters Roxanne Bell Wright and husband Larry, Kings Mountain, and Beverly Bell Marnell and husband Gene, Augusta, Georgia; grandchildren Cameron Bell and Avery Bell; nephews and niece Chris Powell, Ashley Camp, Chris Crawford, Chandler Bell; special friend: “Brownie.� Funeral service was at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, on Monday, January 13, 2014, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Mike Chambers officiating. Visitation was from 6 to
9 p.m. on Sunday, January 12, at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain. Interment is at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain, with Masonic rites. A guest registry is avail-
able at www.harrisfunerals. com. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain.
Phyllis Ann Wilson Loving mother & grandmother
Steve Wilson and wife Melissa, of Dallas, N.C.; two sisters, Pam Adair, and Renee Brooks and husband Marvin, all of Gastonia, N.C.; six grandchildren, Clint Starnes, Crystal Starnes, Jeremy Holcombe, Aaron Holcombe, Joseph Lamacchia and Alison Lamacchia. No services are scheduled at this time. The family will be at their respective homes. An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com. Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC is in charge of arrangements.
KINGS MOUNTAIN Phyllis Ann Wilson, 61, 219 N. Carpenter Street, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 9, 2014, at her residence. Born in Gastonia, N.C., she was the daughter of the late George Arthur Wilson and Louise Stacy Wilson. Mrs. Wilson was a retired convenience store clerk and member of One Accord Independent Church in Gastonia. Surviving are a son, Larry Holcombe, Jr. and fiancĂŠ Kristie Short, of Kings Mountain; a daughter Donna Starnes and husband Zeb, of Smyrna, S.C.; a brother
BENEFITS: UI extension still up in the air From page 4A extension that was paid for, he then reportedly moved to block them from offering amendments, accusing them of “continually denigrating our economy, our president and frankly, I believe, our country.� Needless to say, Republicans who had earlier helped advance the bill were angry none of them had been consulted about its legislational changes. It was even reported that many who had been on board with the plan originally were signaling they were “pulling their support.� According to Fox News’ Senate source, the “reworked legislation reduces the 47 weeks to a maximum of 31 weeks, based on a sliding scale that dates to the expired program.� This would, they report, “save about $8 billion.� Additionally, Fox News reported, “The first tier of additional benefits would be six weeks, and be generally available to all who have used up their state’s eligibility. “An additional six weeks would be available in states where unemployment is six percent or higher; an additional nine weeks in states with a job-
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lessness rate of seven percent or higher; and 10 or more weeks in states where unemployment is nine percent or more.� NC House Republican Dist. 110 Rep. Kelly Hastings said his office was keeping up with what was playing out at the federal level, because it will affect some of his constituents. “We are following many of the issues at the federal level and monitoring the situation,� he reiterated. “In the meantime, at the state level, we are enhancing economic security by moving away from confiscatory and punitive income taxes. “We’re also continuing to cut red tape to help the private sector create and maintain jobs. Unfortunately, I think ObamaCare is going to destroy jobs, hurt our economy and cause more people to file for unemployment. “I did not, and do not, support the individual mandate or other bad provisions of ObamaCare.� White House facts and figures While all this is still playing out at the federal level, the web site, whitehouse.gov, continues to drive home the importance of extending emergency UI benefits, utilizing a set of facts, such as: 11 million people were kept out of poverty since 2008 (600,000 of them children in 2012 alone); 1.3 million (already noted) people have had their UI benefits taken away at year’s end because, in their estimation, “Republicans in Congress failed to act�; 3.6 million additional
people will have their UI benefits taken away by the end of this year if Congress fails to act; and 240,000 jobs will be lost in 2014 if UI benefits are not extended. (The Obama Administration’s rationale with this is that when people can’t pay their bills or buy the basics they need to survive, local businesses “take a hitâ€?. The “bottom lineâ€? (according to the Obama Administration) The President and his staff, as well as other influential Democrats in Washington, believe that, for “millions of Americansâ€? UI benefits do many things, such as allowing families to keep food on the table while an unemployed mom or dad sends out resumĂŠs and job searches; makes sure an unemployed mother can make her rent payments while “learning a new skill to help her find a new job,â€? and lastly, providing that “extra bit of securityâ€? telling those who have in reality lost their job, it “doesn’t mean you lose everything.â€? The White House web site closed their “facts and figuresâ€? article/chart with a comment by Speaker John Boehner, who commented that “Republicans would ‘clearly consider’ extending this vital lifeline for millions of Americans,â€? a statement which President Obama, on the web site, encouraged him and his Congressional peers to “do right now.â€? In the meantime, thousands of North Carolinians are waiting and watching to see how this will all play out and how their lives will be affected.
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Blakely Funeral Home Letter-Campbell From page 4A David Allen, Vice President and Genealogist, Bobby Maner, Secretary, Gene Patterson, Treasurer, Hobby Outten, Chaplain, John Higginbotham, Registrar and Steve Marlowe, Historian. The chartering ceremony was held at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center in Kings Mountain with 135 persons in attendance. Fifty-one (51) charter members were welcomed into the chapter. Also in attendance were Joseph W. Dooley, President General, Vice President General, Randy D. Moody, Lindsey C. Brock, Secretary General, J. Michael Tomme, Sr., Registrar General and numerous other SAR officials from North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. It should be noted that the Mecklenburg Chapter, the sponsoring organization, was well represented at this event. President Dooley installed the chapter officers and the chapter president and also presented the chapter charter. Proclamations from the Governor of North Carolina, Pat McCrory and the Mayor of Kings Mountain, Rick Murphrey, were read and presented to the chapter. The first regular meeting of the chapter was held on November 12, 2013 with 40 people in attendance. Tom Phlegar, a member of the Mecklenburg Chapter, presented an informative program about the Revolutionary Battles that were fought within a 100 mile radius of Charlotte. David Allen and Doyle Campbell presented a program to the Kiwanis Club in Kings Mountain on December 5. They were dressed in uniforms and provided information about the SAR. The charter was left open until December 31, 2013 and on that date the Battle of Kings Mountain Chapter had Sixtyfive (65) charter members. Doyle Campbell Kings Mountain, NC
Nell Guin Leonhardt A homemaker KINGS MOUNTAIN Nell Guin Leonhardt, age 68, a resident of Kings Mountain, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at Kings Mountain Hospice House. She was a native of Cleveland Co., daughter of the late Issac and Mary Etta Guin. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Daniel Guin and Roger Guin, and her sister Marie Morgan. She was a homemaker and a loving mother. Survivors include her son Philip Leonhardt, Kings Mountain; brothers Ray Hunter Guin, Bessemer City, Robert Guin, Kings
Jacqueline Czartoszewski SHELBY- Mrs. Jacqueline Czartoszewski, 67, 1334 Kings Circle, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Kings Mountain Hospice House. A native of Summit County, Ohio, she was born October 1, 1946, daughter of the late Fred Lawrence and Anna Habas Pamer. All services and burial will be private. Macie Garren GASTONIA – Macie Kay Richards Garren, 82, Gastonia, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014, at Caromont Regional Medical
Mountain; sister Kathelene Daves, Bushnell, Fla. A funeral service will be held at Calvary Way Holiness Church, Kings Mountain, on Thursday, January 16, 2014, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Clifton Morgan officiating. Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. A guest registry is available at www.harrisfunerals. com. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, N.C.
Harris Funeral Home Center, Gastonia. Her graveside service will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 15, at Westview Gardens, Bessemer City, with Pastor Robert Thompson officiating. Her family will receive friends Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Sisk-Butler Funeral & Cremation Services, Bessemer City. Betty Miller KINGS MOUNTAIN Betty Miller, age 75, resident of Kings Mountain, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014, at her home. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Taffy Allen highlighted plans for the 2014 Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA this April to the Kings Mountain Rotary Club Jan. 9. Allen is Wellness Director for the Y, and the Rotary Club helps sponsor the event. Allen is pictured below with Rotarian Wendy Isbell of the Kings Mountain Herald.
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RED & WHITE VALENTINE BALL – The 6th annual Ball will be held Saturday, Feb. 15, from 7 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. at Bynum Chapel Family Life Center, corner of Cansler and Ellis streets. Tickets are $10 donation in advance, $12 at the door. Dress is semi-formal, refreshments will be served, and door prizes and a fashion show will feature the event to which the public is invited. The Ball is sponsored by Bynum Chapel Evangelism Board and Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church. Rev. Donald Campbell and Rev. Joann McGill are Associate Ministers. For tickets contact Andrew “Bubba� Brown at 704-772-5129; Family Life Center at 704-730-0027 or any member of Bynum Chapel Church.
DEMOCRATS TO MEET – The Executive Committee of the Cleveland County Democratic Party will hold its first meeting of the new year at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, in the Commissioners Chamber of the Cleveland County Administration Building, 311 E. Marion St. in Shelby. The Executive Committee’s meetings are open to all local registered Democrats who are interested, in addition to the voting members who include party officers, precinct chairs and vicechairs, and elected Democratic officials. Newcomers and volunteers are welcome. The group will launch plans for the party’s March precinct meetings and annual county convention in April and hear updates on elections and campaign activities.
FEES: No gas fee hike on horizon From page 1A additional expense because of our healthy fund balance in the gas department and I recommended that council absorb the increases to customers which would have amounted to $2.59 additionally per month per customer,� said Hendricks. The city got an early Christmas present on Dec. 6, 2013 when the FERC and the N.C. Utility Commission approved the 11% increase (down from 28%, then 21%) to the city and the other 16 municipalities effective in March. Looking for more cost savings, Hendricks said that the storage capacity space
currently rented from Williams (Transco) is no longer needed because there is an abundance of natural gas available and the city is contracting with Texla Energy to pool resources and assure gas needs are met without penalty. He said the city will sell the existing 10,000 Dekatherm (DTs) in storage at a onetime profit of $55,000. “We have one of the lowest natural gas rates to customers in the state,� said the mayor. With updated infrastructure, on the job training of linemen who are state certified, and mitigation with other municipalities to hold the line on expenses we are able to save our citizens
a rate increase,� said the mayor, adding, “during all this process by cutting internally we did not pass on any increases to our citizens.� Hendricks said by enacting other strategies and the willingness to negotiate with Williams (Transco) on behalf of customers, the city will save in excess of $600,000 over a 10 year period or $60,500 per year, adding that overall estimated savings to customers due to not passing the increase on is $1.2 million over a 10 year period or $121,000 per year. These efforts have produced an estimated monthly savings to each customer of $2.59 per month.
Make a Difference, Become a Teacher! Degreed professionals are invited to the Professionals Aspiring to Teach program on
January 23, 2014 The popular hot dogs and burger joint Weiner Works will have a new neighbor come this spring as Wal-Mart moves to town. Photo by DAVE BLANTON
Regional Alternative Licensing Center Director Penny Powell will offer insight on how to begin teaching while working towards licensure.
WAL-MART: to begin building in March you can’t yet but down the road I want to work at the new one,� he said. “It would be better than the job I have.� Wal-Mart launched its Neighborhood Market concept in 1998 and now operates about 200 of them nationwide. The Triangle city of Cary was host to the first one in North Carolina in 2012. A second one was built in Charlotte last year. Wal-Mart is also planning a Neighborhood Market in Gastonia for 2015 or 2016, according to officials.
From page 1A Already, many Kings Mountain residents are eyeing job opportunities at the new store. For 26-year-old Jeffrey Rhodes, WalMart may provide an opportunity to leave behind a textile plant job that he describes as “boring.� “Actually, I’ve already applied on the web site – not for this new location because
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How to Pick a Financial Advisor Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me some tips on how to choose a good financial planner or advisor? My wife and I are five or six years away from retiring and could use some professional help to get us on track. Seeking Advice Dear Seeking, With all the different financial advisers and services available today, choosing a trusted professional that can meet your needs can be a bit confusing. Here are some suggestions that can help.
A good place to start your search is by asking friends or relatives for recommendations. If you don’t know anyone who can give you a referral, and you’re looking for broad-based financial advice, hire a Certified Financial Planner, or CFP, who are considered the “gold standard� in the industry. To get the CFP credential, they must have a college degree and be educated in a wide range of personal finance subjects, pass a 2-day exam, have at least three years experience, meet continuing-education requirements and abide by a code of ethics.
CFPs are taught to look at the big picture view of your finances, talking you through your goals, as well as advising you on the details of your financial life. You’re also probably better off hiring a CFP that’s a fee-only planner, verses one who earns a commission by selling you financial products. Fee-only planners charge only for their services – for example you might pay $150 to $300 an hour for a financial tune-up, a flat fee per project or an asset-based fee. To find a fee-only planner in your area, use the Financial Planning Association (fpanet.org) or the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (napfa.org), which has online directories. Or try the Garrett Planning Network (garrettplanningnetwork.com), which is a network of fee-only advisers. If your needs are more specific, some other financial professionals to consider are a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) who is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or a state securities regulator to manage investment portfolios; a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), who specialize
in insurance and estate planning; and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), who can help with tax planning. Be leery of many other financial advising titles, designations and certifications that are out there like the Certified Financial Consultant (CFC) or the Wealth Management Specialist (WMS). Many of these require no more than a few courses at a seminar or online, which means they’re not worth much. You can read more about nearly every certification or designation at www.finra.org/investors - click on “Tools & Calculators,� then on “Understanding Investment Professional Designations.� After you find a few candidates in your area, call them up and schedule an appointment to meet and interview them. Find out about their experience, expertise and the types of services they provide; how they charge and how much; what is their investment philosophy; and how will they handle your ongoing questions or financial needs. Look for someone whose clients are in situations similar to yours and who’s avail-
able as often as you need them. It’s also wise to do a background check on your potential advisor. You can look up firms and individuals at finra.org or sec.gov, and even check state financial regulation departments (see nasaa.org for state contact information) and Better Business Bureau records at bbb.org. Also, ask to see the advisor’s ADV Form, part 2. This is a form that the SEC requires advisors to list their education, services, fees, disciplinary actions and conflicts of interest. At the end of your meeting, ask yourself: Do I like this person? If you have any reservations, move on. There are plenty of qualified advisors out there who can help you. For more tips on choosing a financial advisor, visit the CFP Board at letsmakeaplan.org. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior� book.
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GOVERNMENT CLEVELAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. in the commissioners’ chambers, second floor, County Administration Building, 311 E. Marion St., Shelby.
CLUB MEETINGS AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY meets the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 155, E. Gold Street. DOUGH MAKERS INVESTMENT CLUB – 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. IN COUNTRY VIETNAM VETERANS breakfast group – 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 – 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 CLUB– Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Linwood Restaurant, 805 Cleveland Ave. 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 704-472-4403. 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 BACKPACK PROJECT – 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 January & February are personal hygiene items such as toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, Poise, etc. Just drop off your donations at the Center Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Remember, you don’t have to be a senior to
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T’AI CHI CLASS – 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.
HEARTS FOR HOSPICE – For a $1 dontion, you can purchase a heart to display iyour home, office, church or wherever you wish in honor/memory of a loved one and a line from on it. Hearts can be purchased at the Hospice Administration Building, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, or by calling 704- 751-3591. 2014 First Quarter Wish List includes: AAA batteries, Adult pull-ups (size S-M), anti-bacterial hand soap, 8-12 ounces; baby wipes, baby monitors, 16 oz. cups hot and cold, cleaning supplies, heavy duty Styrofoam plates, individual canned beverages, sodas, fruit drinks, water, individual wrapped snack items including cakes, cookies, soups, peanut butter, apple sauce, Kleenex, paper towels. Napkins, plastic forks and spoons, monetary donations for other patient needs, Sidewalk Deicer (small containers for homecare patients, and volunteers and groups, musicians to provide music and friendly visits. Call 704-751-3547 to schedule.
SILVER ARTS/SENIOR GAMES- Registration packets are at the front desk at the Patrick Center. Silver-Arts entries will be on display at the Neal Center in the VIP Room in Shelby from March 10-14. A reception will be on March 11 at 10 a.m. and “Performing Arts Follies� will perform on March 14 at 6 p.m. Awards luncheon will be on March 26 at 11:30 a.m. NEW BEGINNER LINE DANCES Beginners Line Dance classes are taught by Archie Cherpak each Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. at the Patrick Center. DUTCH LUNCH BUNCH – If you like to eat and want to laugh and enjoy the company of others, join the Dutch Lunch Bunch open to any senior 55 and older. $1 fee for transportation to a restaurant. MANAGING DIABETES – An educational program with expert advice on better diabetes management is held the last Monday of every month from 2-4 p.m. in the Patrick Center Conference Room I. It’s free and open to the public. SUPPORT GROUPS AT PATRICK CENTER- First Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. Evening Alzheimer’s Support Group, Neisler Life Enrichment Center, Kings Mountain; first Wednesdays at 10 a.m. depression support group, Patrick Center; second Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. Evening Dementia support group, Life Enrichment Center, Shelby; fourth Tuesdays 6 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group, Life Enrichment Center, Shelby; last Mondays at 2 p.m.
HOSPICE The Hospice Store - Located at 323 E. Marion Street beside Dollar General near Uptown Shelby. Please call Angela Jones at 704-751-3530 if you have items to donate or for volunteer opportunities. Store Hours: Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. REFLECTIONS SUPPORT GROUP – Wednesday mornings: Jan. 15, 22, 29 and Feb. 5, 12, 19, 2014- 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building. Call 704-487-4577 extension 162 to register. Make every effort to attend all six sessions of this grief-sharing group. MEMORY BEAR WORKSHOP – Tuesday, January 21 from 9 a.m.-noon or 4-7 p.m. at Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building. Call 704-487-4577 to reserve your space. Participants will make a teddy bear out of a loved one’s shirt or other article of clothing. Children are welcome if
LIBRARY EVENTS Cutters, pinners, pressers and sewers are needed to “Dress A Girl Around the World� on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 3:30-6 p.m. If you would like to make pillowcase-style dresses for needy children in the Hope 4 Women International program you are invited to participate in this event at Mauney Memorial Library Community Room. LAST TUESDAY of each month, 6:30 p.m. “A Company of Readers� Book Club in Community Room. Open to the public. Have fun and make friends at this unique book club, a gathering of different ages and varied tastes. Read the book of your choice and participate by briefly sharing. 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 10a.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. AMERICAN LEGION POST 155 has BINGO every Friday night starting at 6 p.m. Food is available. 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. Cleveland Chamber of Commerce. The 2014 Cleveland Chamber annual banquet will be held Thursday, Jan. 30, at 5:30-8
p.m. at the LeGrand Center, Highway 74 West. For more information call Vickie Tessener at 704-487-7521. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY EVENTS – January 20, 2014. Bynum’s Chapel AME Zion Church is sponsoring a breakfast at 8 a.m. ($5 donation). City of Kings Mountain will sponsor an exhibit of photography and a reception at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Arts Center at the Depot. Deadline to submit photography on the theme, “Love� is Jan. 17 at 5 p.m. at City Hall. Cash prizes go to the winners in adult and student divisions and will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Art Center on Jan.20. NURSING ASSISTANT COURSE – A state approved Nursing Assistant I course will begin at Gaston College on January 28, 2014. This class will be held on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through May 13 at the Lincoln campus. Upon completion of the course, graduates will be eligible to take the NC State Test for listing as a Nurse Aide. For more information, contact Danielle Kahne at 704-922-2275.
SPECIAL EVENTS Feb.8 Harvest & Friends, 8 p.m. is what you get when a whole bunch of good musicians on the stage are together to make music. It’s really “Harvest with Oak Grove String Band and some guys from L-Shaped Lot and Charlie Carpenter, a newcomer to Kings Mountain. Shady Rill is authentic Americana music performed by Patti Casey and Tom Mackenzie who were 2/3 of the group “Wood Tea Company’’ which performed twice at the Joy. It will be an evening of entertaining singing, banjo, guitar, fluke, ukulele, hammered dulcimer and seated clogging. Tickets are $15 and are available from the Joy Box Office, the Kings Mountain office of the Chamber of Commerce and from www.TicketsNC.com. AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE will be at Patrick Senior Center January 24 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and in Grover at First Baptist Church on Feb. 11 from 3-7:30 p.m. for blood donations. LIFE ENRICHMENT CENTER – Shelby attorney Greg McIntyre will answer questions about Elder Care at Shelby Life Enrichment Center, 110 Life Enrichment Blvd., on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 5:30 p.m. This informational meeting is free. A free sitter service is also available for individuals with dementia.
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Tillman nominated for McDonald’s All-American Game Kings Mountain senior basketball star James Tillman is one of a thousand players from 44 states to be nominated for the 2014 McDonald’s All-American Game which will be played April 2 in Chicago’s United Center. The 24 players chosen
for the prestigious game will be announced on January 29. Tillman is joined by Shelby’s Gabe DeVoe and 22 other North Carolina players on the nomination list. “This is quite an honor,� said KMHS men’s basket-
ball coach Grayson Pierce. “It is a very prestigious honor just to be nominated. And it’s an honor for Kings Mountain High School as well.� Tillman is in his fourth year as a starter for the Mountaineers and is closing in on 1,000 career points.
This season he is averaging 19.6 points, 10 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.5 steals per game. “He is a natural,� Pierce noted. “He is the hardest working player I’ve ever coached. He has that Godgiven ability that is the recipe for success. And, he’s
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Notes and noted from the world of sports: Kings Mountain High senior swimmer Austin Toney has verbally committed to continue his education and swim success at Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs. Toney is the son of Barry and Hope Toney‌ Kings Mountain’s AUSTIN TONEY Brian Brown is averaging 6.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game for VMI. Local fans can see Brown and the Keydets in action at Gardner-Webb February 5 at 7 p.m‌ The high school coaching shift is underway as four area high schools have selected new head coaches. Jamar McKoy, formerly an assistant at Ashbrook, is the new head coach at his alma mater, Hunter Huss. Matt Beam of Burns was named Monday night as the new head coach at NewtonConover, creating a coaching search for the Bulldogs. NC coaching legend Tom Brown, who turned Maiden into the “biggest little football town in the world,â€? is the new head coach at East Burke and former Patton defensive coordinator Allen Wittenburg is the new head coach at Draughn. The Brown and Wittenburg hires are pending approval by the Burke County School Board. Mike Houston, who recently led Lenoir-Rhyne’s Bears to the D2 national championship game, has been named head coach at D1 The Citadel. One of Houston’s players on the national runner-up team was reserve wide receiver Edward Blackburn of Kings Mountain‌ KM’s Shelton Watson recently completed his collegiate career as a defensive back at Guilford College. Matt Turner, a sophomore, started on the offensive line for the Quakers‌ John Robbs, former Mountaineer linebacker and fullback, played in seven games at inside linebacker for Brevard College. He had four solo tackles, three assists, one tackle for loss, one sack and a forced fumble. Robbs is a redshirt freshman and has another year of eligibility at Brevard‌ Cedric Thompson was a backup slot receiver for the East Carolina Pirates, who had one of their best seasons in recent years. Thompson played in seven games and caught four passes for 38 yards, his longest going for 17 yards‌ Davidson junior Tim HInes was injured in the second game of the season at Lenoir-Rhyne and did not see action the rest of the way. In his two games he hauled in six catches for 110 yards... Kings Mountain’s Megan Loftin recently completed her collegiate soccer year at Gardner-Webb. Her high school teammate, Meagan Reynolds, was red-shirted last season because of an injury and is eligible for another year. Loftin scored two points and Reynolds six as the Lady Bulldogs went 4-141...
one of the best kids in our school.� Tillman is being recruited by numerous Division 2 and junior college basketball programs. The 64, 195-pounder plays AAU basketball with the Forest City Heat which was ranked #2 in the nation.
Jacob Skidmore scores two of his 14 points in Tuesday night win over Chase at Parker Gym.
Girls beat Chase, Huss Kings Mountain High’s girls basketball team won two of three games last week to run their record to 3-5 in the SMAC and 9-7 overall. The Lady Mountaineers are in exam break this week and will resume conference play Friday night at East Rutherford. Kings Mountain had little trouble defeating Chase 51-28 Tuesday and nonconference opponent Hunter Huss 57-18 Wednesday at KM’s Donald L. Parker Gymnasium. But, Mike Harris’s ladies ran into one of the top teams in Western North Carolina Thursday night when they traveled to Icard and fell to East Burke 66-36. East Burke, which leads the SMAC with an undefeated record, jumped out to a 17-11 first quarter lead and built a 36-17 cushion by halftime. “East Burke is a very good team,� Harris said. “They were preseason favorites to win the SMAC and they are proving that to be correct. “We tried to slow the temp down. Unfortuantely, East Burke still shot the ball well from outside and by slowing the tempo we actually reduced the number of shots that we were able to take.� Monique Petty led the Kings Moutnain attack with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Harris was able to play all of his players in the victories over Chase and
Hunter Huss. Petty scored 22 points and grabbed 14 rebounds against Chase. Tiffani Thompson added 11 points. Kings Mountain rolled to an 18-3 first quarter lead and Harris played his reserves for the first five minutes of the second period. KM led 30-15 at the half and 50-20 going into the fourth quarter. He played the reserves again most of the fourth period. Thompson personally outscored the entire Hunter Huss team Wednesday. She scored 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Petty had 16 points and 14 boards. Kings Mountain built a 32-9 halftime lead and led 53-12 going into the fourth period. TUESDAY GAME KM (55) - Petty 22, Thompson 11, Hutchens 5, Wade 4, Shadaiya Roberts 4, Adams 3, Sabriyya Roberts 1, Brown 1. CH (28) - Davis 11, McKinney 8, Brooks 3, Wiley 2, Watkins 2, Phillips 2. WEDNESDAY GAME KM (51) - Thompson 26, Petty 16, Wade 6, Brown 4, Nelson 3, Ellis 2. HH (18) - Knox 6, Ikard 4, Lipscomb 2, Nixon 2, Faarugu 2, Hall 1. THURSDAY GAME KM (36) - Petty 14, Thompson 8, Sha Roberts 8, Wade 6. EB (66) - Arney 24, Gragg 9, Haas 7, Moore 6, Cornette 6, Houser 6, Hicks 3, Mueter 3, Miller 2.
Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers completed the first half of SMAC play last week with victories over Chase at home and East Burke on the road. The Mountaineers are in third place with a 6-2 SMAC record and 11-5 overall mark. They resume conference action Friday at East Rutherford. The Mountaineers had little trouble beating Chase 66-31 Tuesday night at Parker Gym. They built a huge lead early and saw that all of their players got plenty of playing time. The Mountaineers were on top 20-7 after the first period, 41-10 at intermission and 57-21 going into the fourth period. Jacob Skidmore led the scoring with 14 points, and also grabbed eight rebounds. James Tillman had nine points and 10 rebounds. Eleven different Mountaineers took part in the scoring. It was a little tougher Thursday night at East Burke but the Mountaineers returned home with a 65-61 victory. Tillman had another exceptional night with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Chad Sanders scored 11 points and Josh Sherer contributed 10 points, four rebounds and three steals. Elijah Reese and Alex Kelly led the Cavaliers with 13 points apiece. In between those two conference games, the Mountaineers hosted former Big South rival Hunter Huss in a Wednesday non-conference game. The Huskies
Shawn Adams eyes the basket in last week’s game with Huss. took a hard-earned 74-70 win in one of the most exciting games of the year at Parker Gym. Things didn’t look good early for the Mountaineers as Huss built an 18-point lead behind the hot hand of Kerrion Moore, who finished with a game-high 31 points. But the Mountaineers were not about to go down without a fight, and they chipped away at the lead and finally went ahead in the fourth period before Huss iced the game at the foul line. Tillman led the Mountaineers with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Sanders scored 14 points, Nelson McClain 13 and Shawn Adams 11. THURSDAY GAME KM (65) - Tillman 22, Sanders 11, Sherer 10, McClain 9, Adams 9, Johnson 3, Skidmore 1. EB (61) - Reese 13, Kelly 13, Haas 8. TUESDAY GAME KM (66) - Skidmore 14, Tillman 9, Sanders 8, Sherer 9, McClain 6, Crocker 6, Coulter 4, Cole 2, Cash 2, Funderburke 2, Adams 2.
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KM Lady Mountaineers win county swim crown Kings Mountain’s girls won the Cleveland County Swimming Championship last week at Shelby High. The Lady Mountaineers edged Shelby 69-64 with Crest finishing third with 24 points. Shelby won the boys title with 107 points, followed by Crest 32 and KM 31. Freshman Kaitlyn Moss led the KM ladies with first place finishes in the 200 IM and 100 fly. She also was a member of the winning 200
free relay team along with Skyl a r Woodard, Baylee Stroup and Kimberlee Farris. MOSS Kassidy Hamrick won the 200 freestyle, Bethany Wilson won the 100 back and Baylee Stroup won the 400 free.
Austin Toney was the Mountaineers’ lone individual winner. He took the 100 meter breaststroke. Stroup, Wilson, Farris and Hamrick finished second in the 400 free relay. Individuals finishing second were Hamrick in the 100 fly, Farris in the 100 free, Toney in the 100 free, Will Quinn in the 400 free, Wilson in the 50 meter free, and Farris in the 100 breast.
Kimberlee Farris competes for the Kings Mountain High women’s swim team.
Van Dyke selected for Legion Hall of Fame Kings Mountain native Darrell Van Dyke will be inducted into the North Carolina American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame March 15 in Apex. Van Dyke, current head baseball coach at Clover High School and the Clover Legion team, is being recognized for his tremendous coaching success in Gaston County. He coached Stanley Post 266 for nine years, and the Gaston Braves (a combination of Stanley Post 266 and Belmont Post 144) for three years before taking over the Clover program in 2007. His Stanley teams won three Area IV titles. Van Dyke becomes the fourth Kings Mountain native to be elected to the NC Legion Baseball Hall of Fame. The others were major leaguer George Wilson, Lenoir-Rhyne coach Frank Cornwell and Mayor John Henry Moss. Van Dyke is also a member of the Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame. Kings Mountain Elite Trailblazers compete in basketball game at Gastonia Parks and Recreation Department.
Tennis tryouts scheduled at Kings Mountain High The men’s varsity tennis team will have tryouts on Wednesday, February 12 at the high school tennis courts starting at 4:00pm. All participants are required to have a physical on file before they can practice with the team. Please contact Coach Rick Henderson @ 704-460-8066 or email address – Rick.Henderson2@duke-energy.com with any questions or concerns.
K.M. Elite’s City of Gastonia Parks & Rec games Week of January 6th 5-6 yr Co-ed Division K.M. Elite White 20 Erwin Center-Bobcats 15 Leading Scorers: King Rhodes 7, Zaiyir Phillips 6, Josiah Guyton 4, Landon Hollifield 3 Record: 1-1 7-8 yr Co-ed Division K.M. Elite White 20
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Phillips Center Bulls-Gastonia 8 Leading Scorers: Sincere Love 7, Isaiah Eskridge 6, Jackson Toney 5, Jason Nichols 2. Record: 1-0 K.M. Elite Black 28 Lowell Bulls 6 Leading Scorers: Janiya Adams 8, Duane Jolly 6, C.J. Houser 6, Adarius McClain 4, Micah Stiwalt 4. Record: 1-0 K.M. Elite Gold 23 Lowell Heat 9 Leading Scorers: Curtis Simpson 10, Robert Kendrick 9, Andre Pickett 2, Xzavion Whiteside 2.
Record: 1-0 9-10 yr Division K.M. Elite Blazin Red 55 T.Jeffers Tarheels - Gastonia 17 Leading Scorers: Isaiah Tate 17, Gabriel Stephens 17, Glue Phillips 8, Kate Hollifield 7, Javari Rice 4, Carson Cooke 2. Record: 2-0 K.M. Elite Rockin Black 52 Bradley Blue Devils – Gastonia 0 Leading Scorers: Darious Wilson 10, T.J. Griffin 10, Drew Hollifield 8, Junior Odums 8, Derek Wilson 8,
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The following Kings Mountain High athletes were named to fall all-conference teams in the SMAC 2A/3A Conference. Women’s tennis - Madison Lutz. Volleyball - Kayla Bolt, Logan Smith, Mary Asgari, Gracie Hunter. Player of Year - Kayla Bolt.
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Kylan Hagans 6, Amari Smith 2. Record: 2-0 K.M. Elite Sizzling Gold 23 Phillips Center GrizzlesGastonia 5 Leading Scorers: Zoey Ward 7, Ally Hollifield 6, Markus Hagler 5, Kody Starnes 2, Dariyon Black 1. Record: 1-2 11-12 yr Division K.M. Elite Blazin Red 31 Gastonia Kings 44 Leading Scorers: Eli Paysour 9, Zach Crawford 8, Kobe Paysour 6, Matthew Toms 4, Belton Pressley 2, Jack Hollifield 2. Record: 11
KM’s fall sports All-SMAC selections
Wednesday, Jan. 15 6 p.m. - High school swimming, East Gaston, Ashbrook and Crest at Kings Mountain. Thursday, Jan. 16 4 p.m. - Middle school basketball, Kings Mountain at East Lincoln. 6:30 - High school wrestling, East Rutherford at Kings Mountain. Friday, Jan. 17
Coach of Year - Ashley Pridgeon. Men’s Soccer - Isaiah Cole, Cameron Hord. Men’s cross country - Jordan Moore. Women’s cross country - Mackenzie Smith, Cassie Morton, Virginia Dellinger. Football - Tico Crocker, Graham Keeter.
4 p.m. - High school basketball, Kings Mountain at East Rutherford (JV girls, followed by JV boys, varsity girls, varsity boys). Tuesday, Jan. 21 4 p.m. - High school basketball, Burns at Kings Mountain (JV girls, followed by JV boys, varsity girls, varsity boys). 6:30 - High school wrestling, Kings Mountain at Burns.
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Lady Patriots off to big start in basketball Kings Mountain Middle School’s girls are excited about the possibility of making it to the Tri-County Conference championship game after a great opening night showing against a very strong Shelby team in a nondivision game last week. Shelby won the hardfought contest 35-33 after a lot of lead changes. Leading Kings Mountain in scoring were LeeAsia Rhodes with 14 points and Hannah Clark with 10. Endia Odoms scored three points and Abby Pennington, Kameron Marr and MC May added two each. Playing well on defense were Tiesha Jackson, Makena Deaton, Odoms and Pennington. “We are looking forward to a great season and making it back to the championship game for the third year in a row,� said KM Coach Monty Deaton. “Right now we are a work in progress and are improving every practice and game to get better and compete at a high level. “As these girls gain experience we should continue to get better and better and reach our goals of making the playoffs.� The Lady Patriots opened Eastern Division play Thursday with an impressive 37-25 victory over Burns. Leading scorers were
LeeAsia Rhodes with 20, Hannah Clark 7, Cassie Melton 4, Makena Deaton 3, Kameron Marr 2, Endia Odoms 1 and Jada Roberts 1. Playing well on defense were Odoms, Melton, Aleenih Carter-Kee and Sarah Drennan. Kings Mountain led by only 10-8 after the first period but shutout Burns in the second quarter to take a 238 halfitme lead. KM outscored Burns 13-1 in the third quarter for a 36-9 lead. “All 15 of the girls gained valuable experience as we are improving every practice and game,� noted Coach Deaton. Kings Mountain played at West Lincoln yesterday and travels to East Lincoln today.
Patriots fall to Burns 43-26 Kings Mountain Middle’s boys basketball team lost to Burns 43-26 in their opening Eastern Division game Thursday. Leading the Patriots were Alex Goff with six points, Mikey Medlin and Caleb Watkins with six each, Jonathan Rikard with three, John Harris, John Harmon Melton and JT Cash two each, and Chase Yow one. Mikey Allen was cited for good defensive play.
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Kerns-Bennett engagement announced Mr. and Mrs. Clyde C. Kerns of Kings Mountain are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ramey Catherine, to Dr. Christopher Lee Bennett. Chris is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bennett of Kings Mountain. Ramey is the granddaughter of Mrs. Peggy S. Ramey, the late Mr. Burris E. Ramey and the late Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Kerns, all of Kings Mountain. She is a graduate of Kings Mountain High School. Ramey achieved a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science from East Tennessee State University. She is employed as a Physical Education teacher at Shelby Middle School. Chris is the grandson of Mrs. Maxine Bennett, the late Mr. Dorus Bennett, and Mrs. Pat Russell, all of Kings Mountain. He is a graduate of Kings Mountain High School. Chris received a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Arts in School Administration from Gardner-Webb University, an Educational Specialist in Educational Administration from Appalachian State University and his Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Appalachian State University. Dr. Bennett is employed as an Assistant Principal at Burns High School. An April 12, 2014 wedding is planned at Central United Methodist Church in Kings Mountain. Ramey and Chris plan to reside in Kings Mountain.
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Architects chosen Stewart, Cooper, Newell Architects of Gastonia was awarded the contract for architectural services for the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center expansion by Kings Mountain City Council last Tuesday. The Gastonia firm was also the architect for the new senior center, the Kings Mountain Law Enforcement Center, and Fire Station II on Shelby Road. In other business of the meeting the board approved budget amendments of $37,355 to purchase a garage portable lift for fleet repairs and appropriate fund balance to the electric fund for an emissions upgrade to the city-owned and operated peak generation engines as mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency.
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HONORED – Mayor Rick Murphrey, left, presents a city proclamation to local artist Jack Greenfield at a reception Saturday which opened Greenfield’s “Retrospective� show at the Kings Mountain Art Center at the Depot. The proclamation was in “appreciation and recognition� and declared Saturday as Jack Greenfield Day in Kings Mountain. Greenfield’s watercolor show is hosted by the Southern Arts Society and is open through Jan. 31, Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Depot, 301 N. Piedmont Avenue. Photo by ELLIS NOELL
The Executive Committee of the Cleveland County Democratic Party will hold its first meeting of the new year at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30, in the Commissioners Chamber of the Cleveland County Administration Building at 311 E. Marion St. in Shelby. The Executive Committee’s meetings are open to all local registered Democrats who are interested, in addition to the voting members who include party officers, precinct chairs and vice chairs, and elected Democratic officials. Newcomers and volunteers are welcome. The group will launch plans for the party’s March precinct meetings and annual county convention in April and hear updates on elections and campaign activities.
JV Mountaineers beat Chase, lose to East Burke KM pins Chase, falls to East Burke Kings Mountain’s JV boys lost two of three games last week, bringing their record to 4-4 in the SMAC and 8-4 overall. Their lone win came Tuesday night at home over Chase, 61-53. Demetrius Hill scored 21 points, Omar Petty 14 and Kavin Mosley 13. Madisyn Bolin scored nine and Zavier Roberts four. The Mountaineers fell to Hunter Huss 42-28 Wednesday in a non-conference game at Parker Gym. Hill led the Mountaineers with 12 points, followed by Petty 7 Roberts 4, Bolin 3 and Mosley 2.
Nax Barnett led the Huskies with 13 points, followed by Marion Whitley 9, Cress Worthy 6, Jordan Taylor 4, Keyshaun Stroud 3, Kwayvion Griggs 3, Quay Houser 2 and Jacob Byrd 2. The Mountaineers fell to East Burke 50-43 in the SMAC game Thursday at East Burke. Kavin Mosley led the Mountaineers with 12 points and Hill added 11. Roberts scored 9, Petty 5, Jake Merchant 2, Bolin 2 and Cooper Short 2. Kings Mountain plays at East Rutherford Friday afternoon.
Kings Mountain High’s wrestlers went 1-1 in SMAC matches last week, defeating Chase 63-16 on Tuesday before falling to a strong East Burke team 43-27 Wednesday. The East Burke match was close all the way but the Cavaliers picked up 12 points on forfeits. Chase match: 285 - Chaz Gamble (KM) p. Jacob Rollins; 106Cameron Sarvis (KM) p. Jonathan Rohm; 113 Sammy Peticos (CH) WBF; 120 - Zach Melton (KM) p. Dylan Thrift; 126 - Lane Evans (KM) p. Lucas Ross; 132 - Taylor Smith (KM) p. Austin Radford; 138 -
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East students honored for confidence, discipline Dave Blanton dave.kmherald@gmail.com
Confidence and discipline were the key themes of the day as Kings Mountain Rotary Club representatives recognized more than a dozen students in an EarlyAct/FirstKnight Club ceremony at East Elementary on Friday. “We normally focus on academics, but this is a special day to recognize moral and ethical character traits, as well,” said principal Becky Bailey as students, parents and school administrators looked on while children cheerfully accepted the awards. The afternoon unfolded into two ceremonies – one for first and second graders and another for third and fourth graders. The fourth graders who were recognized as most exhibiting the traits of confidence and discipline were also knighted by the visiting Sir David Mesimer, with Kings Mountain Rotary Club President Suzanne Amos officiating the ceremony as Queen Suzannah. Each student was introduced by his or her teacher, who briefly explained how the special honor came to be earned in the preceding weeks. A program is scheduled every six weeks at the elementary school, with the aim of putting a spotlight on various good citizen-
ship qualities. In September, students got a break from classes to see a program put on by EarlyAct/FirstKnight that introduced them to the world of knights, ladies, jousting, horsemanship and the Rotary Club’s mission of service about self. In a November program, about 15 students were honored for exhibiting the character traits of compassion and respect. Students have also been learning about the core concept Rotarians embrace: the 4Way Test. 1) Is it the truth? 2) Is it fair to all concerned? 3) Will it build goodwill and better friendships? 4) Will it be beneficial to all concerned? By last week, the children were able to chant the 4-Way Test together. EarlyAct/FirstKnight seeks to motivate and teach children of all backgrounds to become civil, service-oriented people during their most formative years. Friday’s program is part of a yearlong program in the school that teaches character traits like honesty and fairness and perseverance to all students in grade K-12. Rotary International is a 1.2-million strong organization that pursues local and international projects such as Polio eradication. For more information about EarlyAct/FirstKnight visit www.eafk.org.
Mason Weaver, a 2nd grader at East Elementary, is joined by Kings Mountain Rotary Club President Suzanne Amos and knight David Mesimer as students were recognized for exhibiting confidence and discipline.
A group of first and second graders hold their awards for confidence and discipline at an EarlyAct/FirstKnight ceremony at East Elementary on Friday.
Arielle Rich, 2nd grade, is joined by Rotary representatives at Friday's EarlyAct/FirstKnight ceremony at the school Friday.
Kindergartner Anna Reese Wooten is greeted by Kings Mountain Rotary Club president Suzanne Amos at East School's EarlyAct/FirstKnight ceremony on Friday.
Jacob Hamrick, 3rd grade, was among about two dozen students recognized for outstanding moral and ethical character traits last week at East Elementary
Front row: Jacob Hamrick, 3rd grade, Michael Lubas, 3rd grade, Matthew Springer, 4th grade, Macy Barnes, 3rd grade. Second row: Jailen Moore, 3rd grade, CoRey Simpson, 3rd grade, Makaylah Reid, 3rd grade. Third row: D.J. King, 4th grade, Andrea Melton, 4th grade, Baylee Briggs, 4th grade. Fourth row: Katherine Rayfield, 4th grade, Jordyn Sanders, 4th grade, Cadyn Martin, 4th grade.
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Quiz a friend or family member with the following statements. If they don’t know the answers, you can use today’s Kid Scoop to be the teacher! All the answers can be found on today’s Kid Scoop page.
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1. Where was Martin Luther King born? The words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. helped to change the world. His words still inspire people today. He was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. His father was the minister of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, as was his father before him. Because Martin and his father had the same name, the family called him M.L.
When M.L. was young, he played with all the children who lived in his Atlanta neighborhood. But when they reached school age, the white children went to a school for white children only, and M.L. was sent to a school for black children. After the first day of school, M.L. and his white friends were never allowed to play together again. Standards Link: History: Students identify the people honored in commemorative holidays.
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M.L. was very sad when his friends would no longer play with him. He asked his mother why they couldn’t. She talked about why the family didn’t ride streetcars, why there was a WHITES ONLY sign on the elevator at City Hall, why there were restaurants that refused to serve black people, and theaters that allowed blacks to sit only in the balcony. She said that it was simply because some white people didn’t understand that we all deserve equal treatment.
3. In 1964 Dr. King was awarded an important prize. What was it called?
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2. 4. In what year was the Civil Rights Act passed?
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M.L. decided right then and there that someday he would try to change the world. He wanted to make it a place where white children and black children could play together and enjoy the same rights.
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2. From which college did Dr. King receive his Ph.D.?
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5. What was the name of the famous speech Dr. King gave in Washington D.C.?
6. Give at least one example, recounted in today’s Kid Scoop page, of Martin Luther King’s courage.
Standards Link: History: Students understand the importance of individual action.
As M.L. grew up, he saw more and more examples of segregation. He also saw his father and others speak out against hatred and segregation. These people taught M.L. about the power of words. He learned that words could heal or hurt. “When the history books are written, someone will say there lived black people who had the courage to stand up for their rights.”
ANSWER: 301 Standards Link: Mathematical Reasoning: Students use strategies, skills and concepts in finding solutions.
– Dr. Martin Luther King
7. In what year was Dr. King shot and killed?
1964
Standards Link: Character Education: Students identify character traits in others.
For more than 20 years, Martin Luther King spoke out against _______ and segregation. During these years, he was arrested, had his ______ bombed, and was accused of being “un-American.” In 1963, Dr. King gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech in Washington, D.C. “I have a dream that one day in Alabama little black boys and black girls will _____ hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and __________.” In 1964, the ______ Rights Act was passed, granting equal rights to black Americans and Dr. King received the Nobel Peace _______. Sadly, just four _______ later, Dr. King was shot and killed in Memphis, Tenn. But his words live on.
Just Like Martin
Look through today’s newspaper for examples of people acting in a way that reminds you of Martin Luther King. Select one person and write a paragraph explaining how that person is somewhat like Martin Luther King. Standards Link: Writing Applications: Write descriptions that use details to present unified impressions of people.
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MARTIN CIVIL BOSTON EBENEZER MARBLES ALABAMA LUTHER KING DREAM SPEECH WHITE IMPACT BOYS PLAY HEAL
Find the words in the puzzle, then in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities. E T G H E R E W O P O B F N O T S O B W A O E O I E P L A Y L Y M N L K R U D E A S A B E M L T S T B C R A R Z A H I
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“We must learn to “Hate cannot live together as drive out hate. brothers or perish Only love can together as fools.” do that.” “In the end, we remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”
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ANSWERS 1. Atlanta, GA 2. Boston University 3. Nobel Peace Prize 4. 1964 5. “I Have a Dream” 6. Continuing to speak for civil rights even after being arrested and having his home bombed. 7. 1968 8. True. (He did use actions, too. He helped with the bus boycott. He was arrested. He led protests.)
Standards Link: Sentence Structure: Students are able to write complete sentences.
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8. Words were one tool Dr. Martin Luther King used to bring about social change.
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Select a headline from today’s newspaper and rewrite it to say just the opposite. How many more ways can you rewrite that headline. How does the impact of the words change when you write the headline different ways?
1968
Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Demonstrate comprehension by identifying answers in text.
Service was at the heart of Martin Luther King’s philosophy. “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve,” he once said, and he urged Americans to take action to improve the lives of others. Today people celebrate Martin Luther King Day as a “Day of Service.” This week Kid Scoop’s online kids’ page at www.kidscoop.com provides instructions on how to put on a Book Drive to collect books for needy children and day care centers. A Book Drive is just one kind of a service project. Can you think of others?
Write a paragraph about a dream you have for yourself, or your school, or your community, or for the entire world.