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Public speaks out on superintendent search The board also discussed the results of a public survey concerning a new school leader DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

As members of the public stepped up on Monday to give a second round of feedback about the Cleveland County Board of Education’s search for a new superintendent, one main theme became clear: diversity.

Most of the 10 public participants who took to the podium urged the panel to pick a candidate who would foster more minority hiring and promotion, while continuing to “close the gap� between student groups who have historically struggled academically and those who haven’t.

Speakers made references to

President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty and aligned that with the struggle in school systems to reach all students, not just the ones from middle class and uppermiddle class backgrounds. “We must use diverse assessments (when picking the best candidate)� said Andrea Leslie-Fite, who said she was a product of

Causby named new Director of Elections

Cleveland County Schools. “He or she should be a team builder ‌ and someone who is an effective community partner. In the end, we have to select an individual that recognizes that this is a war about closing the gap.â€?

Echoing that sentiment was Valerie Cumberlander, who said that school system has not done a good

job of reaching out to minorities when it comes to filling positions. “We can do this through more minority job fairs,� she said. “We can also have more professional development workshops that focus on subjects important to African Americans. Minorities are underrepresented.�

Sara Pasour really uses her head in last weeks match-up against Burns.

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ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com

Dayna Causby, Cleveland County’s new Director of Elections, wears many hats.

Not only did the 33-yearold Rutherford County native take the reins of the elections program in a year that will include key local, state and federal races, but she is a busy wife and mother who home schools her eight-year-old son. “I’m never bored, something new happens in this office every day and I love it,� says Dayna, who says the public may not realize the days of preparation it takes before an election.

Currently, the two full-time and three part time employees are busy with plans for the May Primaries and the general election in November, mandated by strict government standards.

As deputy director working with retired director Debra Blanton, she oversaw certain aspects of elections beginning with the November 2012 election and was hired in the deputy’s job May 2013.

Causby, who was hired as director by the county board of elections Jan. 1, 2014, said two goals are to increase voter education and upgrade the county’s elections website. “You don’t go to school to do elections,� Causby said. “You just learn how to do it. It’s a fun and challenging position and its success affects the county, state and nation.�

Causby said that working in business positions in Rutherford and Cleveland counties gave her some preparation for the task. Personable and organized, she excels in time management and runs her office smoothly and efficiently.

Dayna attended Randolph Macon Women’s College in Virginia on a ballet and equestrian scholarship and graduated in 2003 from Gardner-Webb University with a major in business administration. Her mother is a retired school teacher and

Dayna Causby is Cleveland County’s new Director of Elections. her father, Richard Rupp, has taught in the Cleveland County school system since 1986. He teaches technology at Kings Mountain Middle School.

Instead of a classroom, Dayna has 69,000 registered voters in the county counting on her and her staff for accurate results from the polls.

Her other “hats� include helping her husband, Jack Causby, on their working farm in Rutherford County where they raise cattle and harvest six acres of vegetables they sell at three markets on Saturdays and also to wholesale customers.

Evenings after work she home schools their son, Jimmy, and with the help of her mother, Barbara, as his tutor during the day. Jimmy has followed his Mom as a lover of horseback riding but the youngster has been bull riding since the age of 3.

Every Saturday, weather permitting, Dayna and Jack Causby take their son to rodeos and he gets on the back of a 400-pound bull.

Rodeoing has taken them to Pickens and Bethlehem, SC, Harmony, NC and Yadkinville, NC during recent months and Jimmy took 10th place in the nation in Mutton Bustin’ in Oklahoma competition.

How does a youngster begin a bull riding sport?

First, he rides sheep, then cows, and then bulls.

The Causby farm boasts corn up 1-½ inches high, and already planted are radishes, turnips, peas, and green beans.

Dayna’s father has invited her to give a program to students at the Middle School in Kings Mountain next month about roping skills and protective gear that is needed to ride, See CAUSBY, 2A

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School’s in session Friday This Friday is a regular school day for Cleveland County School students. The day was originally set as a planning teacher for teachers. But when wintry weather frosted the area in February, administrators had to find a way to make up the missed days.

School was also held on a Saturday two weeks ago as part of that effort to make up lost days. The next bump in the schedule is Monday, May 26, which is Memorial Day. Normally a school holiday, that day is now a regularly scheduled school day for the school system.

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city’s new HR director DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

Randy Patterson is settling into his new job as Human Resources Director for the City of Kings Mountain, which employs about 220 people in twenty departments, including the water department, public works, the Mauney Memorial Library and the police and fire departments.

Although Patterson, a Cherryville native, has long experience in human resources, this is his first turn at government work. He succeeds Pat Blanton, who held the job for more than 30 years. Patterson’s first day on the job was in late December and since then he’s immersed himself in policies regarding insurance and other regulations that keep HR directors busy.

He’s also quickly grown fond of his coworkers in City Hall and in the other branches of town government. “This is a good, hardworking group,� he said this week in his office, where he

Randy Patterson in his office at City Hall this week. The longtime Cleveland County resident has worked in human resources positions at Impact Plastics and Grover Industries.

He’s also the pastor of a local church. keeps a number of horse figurines, art pieces, pictures of his family and a football his father gave him as in infant. “Our city workers are very dedicated.�

Patterson, a Presbyterian pastor since 2003, has been married to his wife Debby for 40 years. She’s held various jobs in the local school system for more than two decades. The couple has two daughters, Heather and Jen-

nifer, and three grandchildren.

Patterson got his first taste of human resources with Impact Plastics, in Dallas, where he worked from 1973 to 1984. Then, after a run of sales jobs – work he admits was never his cup of tea – he returned to management and human resources, working for the now defunct Grover Industries from 1989 See PATTERSON, 2A

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Kings Mountain voters can mark their May Primary ballots April 29-May 3 in Kings Mountain at Mauney Memorial Library Community Room. “This will be a convenience for Kings Mountain voters and we appreciate the Library and Mayor Rick Murphrey for this opportunity,� said Director of Elections Dayna Causby.

Early voting will begin Tuesday, April 29, from 1-6 p.m. and continue Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 30, May 1 and May 2 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m; and Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Kings Mountain voters will go to the polls May 6.

They will be voting in county races for district attorney and coroner and in state races for U.S. Senate and U.S. House and for nonpartisan races for judgeships.

Big races coming up in November will include the race between incumbent Alan Norman and challenger Carl Jensen for sheriff and the race for county commissioner where incumbents Jason Falls and Eddie Holbrook are challenged by Willie McIntosh for the two seats up for grabs.

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Panning for gold? You can...right here in Kings Mountain!

DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

Could Kings Mountain be the site of another gold rush?

Probably not, but Ted Ford nevertheless hopes to get kids excited about rocks, gems and history by letting them pan for gold at his King Street business. Ford, the longtime owner and operator of KM Pools, said the new venture represents a lifelong interest in precious metals and gemstones like quartz, garnet and ruby.

K.M. Pools and Gem Mining opened about six weeks ago and by April 1 he

and his staff will have a panning trough up and running.

Folks of all ages can buy a small or large bucket of unsorted earth and learn how to pan for treasures in raised wooden structure supplied with sanitized water.

He’s also offering classes on gems, gem mining and jewelry-making.

The location is already a popular hangout for local geologists and hobbyists. Many of them will be on hand to instruct patrons about panning technique.

Mining and precious metals culture runs deep in the history of Kings Mountain. A

Jack Stacey, 12, examines a sample of smoky quartz under a magnifying glass at K.M. Pools and Gem Mining.

Photo by DAVE BLANTON

CAUSBY: Director of Elections

Causby’s eight year old son Jimmy, pictured above, enjoys taking part in bull riding competitions.

From page 1A whether bulls or horses.

Dayna’s love of horseback riding is how she met her husband. Jack, an experienced farrier, shod her horse.

The family is active in Walls Baptist Church in Bostic. “Ours is a close knit family and we love to do things together, rain or shine,� said Dayna. On a recent rainy weekend young Causby couldn’t ride bulls, so the family got together for movie night.

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gold rush in the early 1800s brought boom and prosperity to this section of the Piedmont for more than two generations until textile manufacturing eventually began to dominate the economy around the time of the Civil War. Ford says he buying the raw material for his panning operation from local mining outfits like Foote Mineral and Martin Marietta.

Which kinds of gems are likely to come out of the sifting in this area? Topaz, citrine and amethyst, which are all types of quartzes. And of course mica, which is still mined in the area and is used industrially in such products as paint, cosmetics and computer chips.

The Carolina gold rush may have come and gone more than 150 years ago, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t small deposits in the rivers and creek beds that dot the area, Ford says. He and other hobbyists have a passion for finding treasures hidden just under the surface and he wants to encourage young folks to learn about gems and precious metals in their backyards and nearby creeks. “I think it really represents a wonderful opportu-

nity to learn about the world and about local history,� he said.

Jack Eaker, a retired geologist at Foote Mineral, visited Ford at his shop last week and the two talked rocks and history. Together they inspected a large brick of mica called book mica that

Eaker said was found north of Shelby. “I think it will be a lot of fun – there’s a lot of interesting finds in the ground in this area,� he said.

For Kenneth Cash, who helps Ford manage both the pool and gem businesses, he sees the gem mining store as

kind of a free museum where people can look at fluorite, petrified rocks and even trilobyte (an ancient arthropod) fossils.

Cash will also teach a free gemstones class. His wife, Robin, will be teaching a jewelry making class for $20, which includes all materials.

BIG BIRTHDAYS – Pictured left to right are Ruth Beam, Kenneth Kitzmiller, Maude McCarter, and Mary Warren, participants at the Patrick Senior Center who are holding signs reflecting their age this month. The motto at the Patrick Senior Center is “Adding Life to Years�.

SCHOOL BOARD: hears input on superintendent search From page 1A For others, the next superintendent should work hard with other administrators too ensure high academic standards for student athletes. “There’s too much focus on sports,� said Roy Lockhart, Jr. “The academic expectations we place athletes should be higher.�

The public comments served as prelude to a discussion about the results of a recent community survey that sought to find out what folks in Cleveland County were looking for in their next school leader. Superintendent Dr. Bruce Boyles is set to retire June 30.

Scott Murray, a representative from the N.C. School Boards Association (NCSBA), which wrote the survey and is consulting in the candidate search, led the presentation and explained the survey results.

More than 1,100 people took the survey, which consisted of five questions, plus a comment section. The survey was taken by members of the community and

Cleveland County Schools personnel – and the breakdown of their answers was given in the survey results. “Excellent teachers and staff� topped the list of possible answers from both groups to the question “Please select the FIVE most significant strengths of the Cleveland County Schools.� That was followed by “Student achievement� (for the community) and “Supportive community� (for staff).

Community and staff responses were identical when ranking “the FIVE most important areas of skill or expertise that the next superintendent should possess.� “Communication with parents and community,�

Educational leadership� and Interpersonal and public relations skills� topped the list from the both groups. “This was a high turnout for the surveys, given the size of the community,�

Murray said. “It’s a short survey, but hopefully very effective (in helping you make a choice) down the road.�

Carolyn Barringer addresses the Cleveland County Board of Education Monday night. She and others said it was important that the next school leader be able to close the gap between low-achieving and high-achieving students.

The survey results also indicated that members of the community ranked “Experience as a classroom teacher,� “Experience in finance, budgets, and acquiring outside funding� as the three most important qualifications of the next school leader. The staff response results mostly mirrored those sentiments.

The survey and the public comments are designed to help the board create a “candidate profile� ahead of consideration of any indi-

vidual application, Murray said.

He said that several have applied for the position, but those applications are being held by the NCSBA until the April 9 deadline has passed. At the point the board will begin the process of vetting attractive candidates for the school system’s top job.

Murray also solicited feedback from board members directly and wrote down their individual recommendations.

PATTERSON: Pastor, husband is now KMĘźs new HR director From page 1A to 2005.

The City of Kings Mountain is one of the largest employers in town, but Patterson said he’s grateful that its workers tend to stay on the job longer than average. “We’re blessed not to have a tremendous turnover rate,� he said. “We found

great people for the positions and we’ve seen them stay in the jobs for a long time.�

Those in city government are taking the opportunity to welcome Patterson on board, calling him a “true professional� with a surplus of experience in his field. “I’ve known him for many years in the private sector,� said Kings Moun-

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tain Mayor Rick Murphrey. “We’re proud to have him on the staff. He’ll do a great job for the city.�

Patterson, 61 and softspoken, has long been active with local churches, whether it be singing in the choir, teaching Sunday school or serving as a youth coordinator. In fact, he said he was drawn to churches from early age. “My parents weren’t big churchgoers ‌ but my sister and I liked going. We would go to whichever ones were within walking distance,â€? he said. “I got to where I went to any church that had a youth group and would let me sing.â€?

Patterson was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church until about 12

years ago when he decided he would do what he always knew he should do and become a pastor himself. He enrolled in a commissioned lay pastor program and soon took the reins of Dixon Presbyterian Church on Dixon School Rd. There, he presides over a congregation of about 80 people.

Outside of his busy schedule as a city administrator and a pastor, Patterson said he and his wife enjoy reading, movies and spending time with their grandchildren, who live in Lawndale and Shelby. He’s partial to James Patterson mysteries and to inspirational books. “Faith is a huge part of my life,� he said.

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■ LIFESTYLES Fundraiser for Rev. Kinley set for Saturday His lifelong dream as a Baptist minister is to walk where Jesus walked in the Holy Land. Friends of Rev. Charles Kinley will help him to make the trip at a big car show Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 3028 E. Franklin Boulevard in Gastonia (Franklin Square in front of Pep Boys).

Health Conference Saturday LEGION BIRTHDAY - Curtis Thrift, left, Second Vice Commander of American Legion Post 155 and Adjutant Michael Growel stand with Unit 155 President Myrtle Christenson to show off the blue and gold anniversary cake that members cut at a supper honoring the American Legion on the 95th anniversary of its founding as the world's largest veterans service organization.

Appling named Clubwoman of the Year The Kings Mountain Woman’s Club has named Linda Appling its Clubwoman of the Year. The award is given annually to honor a clubwoman who has given of her time, talents and interests to render outstanding service to the organization.

Appling’s list of service activities reflects a genuine and selfless attitude of stewardship for our community.

She has served as the cochairman of the Public Affairs Community Service Program, assisting with the “Meet the Candidates” Forum. On Appreciation Day for the Fire Department, Police Department and EMS, she helped prepare and deliver treats. Ap-

pling has also been out front in contributing items for the Veterans Hospital and in encouraging members to do the same.

She served as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee and completed a successful pecan sales drive

to help with the expense of a new heating and cooling system for the main floor of the club house. As a member of the House Committee, she has spearheaded initiatives to make the clubhouse more attractive. During the Annual Fall Festival, Linda served in virtually every area, with her efforts in the kitchen contributing the most to the success of the event.

The members of the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club wish to formally acknowledge the commitment and efforts of Linda Appling. Her name has been added to the Clubwoman of the Year plaque displayed in the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club.

Did you know that in 2012 one in 10 Cleveland County 9th grade students reported abusing a prescription drug to get high? Of those, 52% reported getting the drug from a friend or relative.

The 10th annual Minority Health Conference Saturday, March 29, from 9:30-1:30 p.m. at the T. R. Harris Conference Center at Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby will focus on prescription, over the counter and illicit drug use.

Keynote speaker will be Judy Billings, Special Agent in Charge of the North Carolina Special Bureau of Investigation. Two break-out sessions will feature panelists on the program emphasis. Det. Sgt. Lisa Proctor of Kings Mountain Police Department is among the panelists.

A light lunch will be served.

The conference is sponsored by Minority Health Council, Alliance for Health, Cleveland County Healthcare System and Cleveland County Health Department.

“Fighting with Love,'' a vocal advocate for cancer patients and those in need, is sponsoring the benefit and the entertainment for the day is dedicated to the Ministry in Kinley's honor for over 40 years of service as a Baptist minister. Youth groups and band will perform throughout the day Saturday and speakers in between shows will offer encouragement, love and hope.

Take your chairs and enjoy, says Wanda McCall, who is heading up the benefit. McCall said that an account has been set up at Wood Forest Bank in Belmont, you can send a donation via PayPal to customcakesbywanda @ymail.com or a personal check to Charles Kinley Holy Land Trip, 6561 Lewis Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

McKinley, who resides with his family in the Chapel Grove Community, is scheduled for surgery on April 1. “We planned the event on March 29 so that the pastor could attend and enjoy all the friends who are coming,'' said McCall. There is a $20 fee to enter the car show, a $5 discount when you donate a non-perishable food item with proceeds from the food drive earmarked to Gaston Street Ministries.

Car show prizes will be given for Grandpa's pick, sponsor's pick, biggest donation and club participation. The entertainment will feature Blood Bought Revival, Gore Boys, Hope's Cry, Encounter Student Ministry, Christ Worship Center Youth, Destiny Church, New Life Baptist Church and more.

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Quote of the week – Our greatest weakness lies in giving up.

The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.

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Gospel Fest & Green Bananas!

The Green Banana Project is sponsoring its second music festival at the Joy in April.

This year it’s a Gospel Festival on Saturday April 12 with Darin and Brooke Aldridge fem Cherryville and Men Standing For Christ from Charlotte returning. They will be joined by the 13:13 Worship Band, five college-bound Gastonia musicians combining their talents as a contemporary Christian band.

The Green Banana Project is a non-profit started by Ron and myself in May 2012. It was licensed by the state on his birthday that year. His plan was to provide various means of instilling hope into the lives of people who, like us, faced some difficult times and uncertain futures.

We settled on the Rotary Club’s backpack project, sending food home on weekends with school children in Kings Mountain and Grover schools; Relay for Life in Kings Mountain, Belmont and Cherryville since we have papers in all three towns; and possibly supplying incidental medical equipment for cancer patients

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whose insurance does not Wendy Isbell cover it.

Publisher Our first GBP fundraiser was an Ice Cream Crank-off during Beach Blast in 2012.

Just like a chili cook-off but with ice cream!

We plan to continue this annually.

A Music Festival in the Fall was next on our list but Ron died in September of 2012 and plans were set aside. Then Rick Dancy got in touch with us through Rick Hord. The April date and Joy venue were worked out and the 2013 inaugural event was a huge success.

We have high hopes for this concert as well, and for contributions during the year to help encourage folks to look far enough ahead to ‘buy green bananas’ - and know the world will look brighter when it’s time to eat them.

Our contact information is at greenbananaproject.org, or call 704-466-8475. Better yet, pick up a card at Gospel Fest April 12!

Pinnacle Classical Academy is a real jewel in Cleveland County’s crown This is a message for Anne Lowry all my felGuest Editorial low Cleveland County residents who may not know about the magic that is Shelby’s first-ever charter school. If you do know about it, I am offering an account of our family’s experience there so far.

Unless I deeply believe in something, I don’t normally get emotionally invested, but this place has captured my heart. I am compelled to share my experience in hopes that you will feel the pride that I have for our community’s accomplishment and new page in history, and because I believe such a positive notion should be voiced. My purpose is to march alongside the leaders who are responsible for this massive gift to Shelby and to ensure their lasting success.

Pinnacle Classical Academy (PCA) is operating at the old Hallelujah Acres site. They’ve done such an excellent job making it a comfortable and fun learning atmosphere, not to mention a completely effective elementary school structure.

New construction will begin soon where Hallelujah Acres

had planned a housing development. The building plans for the elementary, middle, and high schools all together are impressive and exciting, and the added touch is seeing Pinnacle Mountain overlooking the schools.

Being a college preparatory school, PCA offers a challenging curriculum with the Core Knowledge Sequence, Singapore Math, 21st century skills, and STEM. Each classroom has

To the Editor: The mission of USDA Rural Development is to foster and encourage rural economic growth, community development and safe rural environments.

Congress has further assisted in ensuring the accomplishment of these efforts by authorizing the 2014 Farm Bill, which brings forward the resources for programs and activities conducted by USDA Rural Development.

In North Carolina six regional or Area Rural Development offices cover the state. The Area II main office is located in Shelby at 844 Wallace Grove Road. Warren Smith is Area Director.

We are concerned that our programs and assistance to rural communities are not commonly known, and the public could benefit if they were more aware of what is available through Rural Development. The RD Community facilities program provides funding to help rural communities build, improve, or expand vital facilities such as health clinics, fire and police stations, libraries, schools and daycare centers.

Fire stations and police stations may need updated or specialized equipment that we can help them acquire, this can improve services they provide. Our Rural Utilities program can assist towns and counties in providing water and sewer to remote areas.

Call 704-471-0235 ext 4 or email warren.smith@nc.usda.gov.

KEVIN OLIVER Area Assistant - Rural Development., USDA To the Editor: Thank you for your generous support over the years. You just will never know how much these donations mean to us. To sit in our seat and be able to reach out to those in need is so rewarding.

Many who visit the Crisis Center have never asked for help. Many families are in need and suffering because of economic conditions. Your donations help these families with rent, utilities and food.

The love of God reaches beyond churches, races or economic status. Your love is evident because you love in word and deed.

Thank you for remembering those who face these financial difficulties and ruin.

Because you gave faithfully throughout the year, the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry can continue to fulfill God's commission in many ways.

If you belong to a church that would like to help support this ministry in the Bell Ringing fundraiser, do a fundraiser, donate food or clothes, or help in some other way please call us at 704-739-7256.

Our office hours are 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Always keep us in your prayers.

Thank you so much.

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To The Editor: It’s Red Cross Month and we would like to recognize our Everyday Heroes who reach out to help their neighbors when they are in need.

These everyday heroes are our volunteers who help disaster victims get on the road to recovery.

They give blood to help someone in the hospital.

They brighten the day of an injured service member in a hospital far from home. They take our classes and step forward to help someone having a heart attack or to save a drowning child.

March is also a great time to become part of the Red Cross. It’s easy. Household members can work together on a preparedness plan. People can sign up to take a class or volunteer their time. They can give blood or make a financial donation.

The Red Cross responds to nearly 70,000 disasters a year in this country. It provides 24-hour support to members of the military, veterans and their families; collects and distributes about 40 percent of the nation’s blood supply and trains millions of people in first aid, water safety and other life-saving skills every year.

Here in the Carolina Piedmont Region, we assisted over 900 individuals and families affected by fires and other local disasters, provided services to more than 1800 military families and trained over 21,000 people in lifesaving skills. And, people from this area donated nearly 335,000 units of blood.

Red Cross Month is observed in dedication of everyone who supports our mission. We are grateful to people for their generosity which enables us to continue our work, and encourage everyone to become an Everyday Hero during Red Cross Month by helping their neighbors.

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To the Editor, It shouldn’t surprise anyone to hear me say that I’ve been very vocal about federal and sometimes state politics. I’ve also expressed my freedom of speech right to condemn immoral acts and our unending efforts to remove Christ from our lives. But today I feel the need to speak out against the lack of due diligence on the part of our local elected leaders.

Our Mayor and City Council members signed a letter of support for the proposed casino planned by the Catawba Indians after hearing only one side of the issue, and doing “no research� on the subject of how casinos have affected communities where they’ve been allowed.

The story is almost identical when you consider the Cleveland County Commissioners. Both groups signed similar letters of support based on possibly false information that was provided on See BURTON, 6A

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The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the Josh Tucker work of ministry, Pastor for building up the St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ.

We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people’s trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming. But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as

each part is working properly, promotes the body’s growth in building itself up in love.

Ephesians 4: 11-16 Grace to you and peace in the name of Jesus. Amen.

We all have gifts; spiritual gifts that God has blessed us with. Paul talks about these gifts in the fourth chapter of his letter to the Ephesians. God has given us skills and talents, natural tendencies and abilities that aid us in our life journey, in our work and in our leisure. Some of us are great organizers, some handy carpenters; some of us are well-spoken communicators, some are fervent thinkers. What special gifts from God have you discovered in your life?

God also gifts us with abilities and talents that “equip us for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ.� This in important work as we Christians strive to share the gospel with others. Paul writes that God has gifted

some with the skills and abilities to be apostles, some to be prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and some teachers. We are called to use these gifts so that the entire body of Christ, that is all of God’s creation, may be built up and unified to spiritual maturity and understanding, faith and knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Our skills, our abilities – the gifts God has given us for ministry help to grow the body of Christ and the kingdom of God. Therefore, we act as the fertilizer, the catalyst of God’s love for creation. We hear in John’s gospel that God loves us so much that he sent his only Son for us so that all who believe in him will not perish but have eternal life. In his great love for us, God has gifted us with so many blessings; why wouldn’t we want to faithfully respond to his love? We have important ministry to do so that our gifts made be shared with all!

HARVEST TIME ASSEMBLY, 904 2nd St., is holding a fellowship meeting at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 28. Everyone is invited to attend.

L E N T E N S E R VICES – Most people find ways to better themselves during Lent. That was the message of Rev. Rex Gibbs, pastor of Central United Methodist Church, to a large crowd of worshipers last Wednesday at noon at Boyce Memorial ARP Church.

Lent is the Christian season of preparation for Easter.

Gibbs said that most

people give up bad things for Lent (to get rid of it) but he suggested, “Why not take up something good for Lent?" The Kings Mountain Ministerial Association is sponsoring a series of noon Lenten services at Kings Mountain churches.

First Presbyterian Church is hosting the service Wednesday (today) at noon with Rev. Josh Tucker, pastor of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church as speaker.

Rev. James Lockridge, pastor of Second Baptists Church, will speak at the April 2 noon service at East Gold Wesleyan Church.

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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.)

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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

Westover Baptist Church El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174 Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 602 Canterbury Road 704-739-9939 Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496 Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road 704-739-8396 Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997 Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206

First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651

Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888

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

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

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

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

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

Notice: In order to accommodate the number of churches in our communities, we will print two alternating lists of churches each week. If you don’t see the church you’re looking for, be sure to check next week.

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â– OBITUARIES Christine Martin Chapman Loving mother and grandmother KINGS MOUNTAIN Christine Martin Chapman, age 76, resident of 535 Stoney Point R d , Kings Mountain, NC d i e d March 2 5 , 2014 at Kings Mountain Hospice House.

She was born in Cleveland Co. NC, the only daughter of the late James R. Martin and Maggie Phillips Martin Cabe. She was also preceded in death by brother, Maynard Camp.

She was retired from Mauney Hosiery, Kings Mtn. NC. She was a loving mother and grandmother.

Survivors include her son Bobby R. Moore, Kings Mtn. NC: Daughters: Teresa Atkins GROVER - Teresa Ann Atkins, 50, of Runyan Rd., died Sat., March 22, 2014, at her home.

A memorial service will be Wednesday, 3 p.m., at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Mickey Pruitt officiating.

The family will receive friends following the service, at the funeral home.

Elizabeth Camp KINGS MOUNTAIN Elizabeth Ovella Moore Camp, 77, of Bridges Dr., died Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at her home. A native of Cherokee Co., SC, she was the daughter of the late

Pamela C. Hubbard and husband Dale, Kings Mtn. NC; Delores A. Chapman, Kings Mtn. NC; Grandchildren: Pastor Michael Rote and wife Isela, Kings Mtn. NC; Jonathan Rote and wife Brandy, Kings Mtn. NC; Karen M. Acuff and husband Shane, 29 Palms, CA; 3 great-grandchildren: Stephanie Acuff , 29 Palms, CA; Isaiah Rote and Jayden Rote, both of Kings Mtn. NC; Sisters: Hazel Smith, Kings Mtn. NC and Juanita Stacey, Kings Mtn. NC; Other family members and special friends A graveside service is set for Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Shelby, NC Thursday, March 27, 2014, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Michael Rote officiating.

Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening, at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mtn. NC. Interment is at Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Shelby, North Carolina.

Charles E. Wilson U.S. Marine veteran

Earnest and Lillie Moore.

Graveside services were Friday, March 21 at 11 a.m. at Mountain Rest Cemetery, with Rev. James Lochridge officiating. The family received friends Friday from 10-10:45 a.m., at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain.

KINGS MOUNTAIN Charles Edward Wilson, age 87, a resident of 1506 Washington Street, Kings Mountain, died Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Kings Mountain Hospice House.

Born in Cleveland County, NC, son of the l a t e Martin Luther Wilson, Sr. and Essie Pearl Allman Wilson he was also preceded in death by his brother Martin Luther Wilson, Jr. He was a former member of the Kings Mountain Rotary Club, Citizens Who Care, Kings Mountain and the NC Army National Guard Association, and member of First Baptist Church of Kings Mountain where he sang in the choir.

Charles also donated the sound system for the hearing impaired at First Baptist Church and East Gold Street Wesleyan Church.

He served in the US Marines during WWII and the Korean War. He retired from the NC National Guard after 35 years serving as a Master Sergeant with the 105th Engineer Battalion.

David A. Dingus GROVER - David A. Dingus, age 47, resident of Gainesville, Fla., formerly of Grover, N.C., died March 17, 2014, at his home.

A funeral service was held at New Buffalo Baptist Church, Grover, on Friday, March 21, at 4 p.m., with Rev. Adam Green and Rev.

Dale Angel officiating.

Visitation was from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, prior to the service in the Sanctuary of New Buffalo Baptist Church and other times at the home of his parents, 109 N. Main Street, Grover.

Interment is at Grover Cemetery, Grover.

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BURTON – OPINION From page 4A behalf of the Catawba Indians.

A representative of the Kings Mountain Awareness Group has addressed both the City Council and the County Commissioners pleading for an opportunity to present evidence in a public forum to them that is contrary to what the governing bodies heard from the Catawba’s.

The Awareness group also wanted to have expert speakers that have knowledge of how casinos have adversely affected other areas where they have been allowed to exist.

I was personally present at the Cleveland County Commissioners meeting and I can say for certain that Adam Forcade spoke directly to the issue and was very clear in his request for a public forum with the Commissioners in order to bring forth facts that could prove the Commissioners got limited and biased information concerning a casino. I also witnessed a quiet, non-responsive group of Commissioners. Al-

He is survived by his wife of 59 years Coleen Brooks Wilson; sons, Fleete L. Wilson and wife Lesia, Kings Mountain, and Baron L. Wilson and wife Sharon, Roxboro, NC; brother Robert Lee “Bob� Wilson and wife Julia C. “Judy�

Kings Mountain; sister-inlaw Sandra B. Wilson, Kings Mountain. Grandchildren, Brooks Wilson and wife Megan, Gatlinburg, TN, Fleete L. “Chip� Wilson II, Kings Mountain, Casey Wilson and wife Kaitlyn, Roxboro; great grandchild Claire Wilson, Gatlinburg, TN. A funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, March 26, at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Harold E. Fite officiating.

Visitation is 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home.

Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery with full military honors provided by the NC National Guard.

Memorials may be sent to Kings Mountain Hospice House, 961 Wendover Heights Dr. Shelby, NC 28150. A guest registry is available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements

by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain.

Harris Funeral Home Ellen Johnson SHELBY - Mrs. Ellen G. Johnson, 58, of Lakeview St., died Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.

A private family service will be held. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby.

though they gave him his required 3 minutes they did not reply in any manner. As a matter of fact, as quickly as they could run through their public agenda they called for a closed door session to discuss a personnel matter. As of this writing on March 21st none of the Commissioners have contacted Mr. Forcade, even though the meeting took place on the 18th and Adam Forcade left his contact information with the Clerk at the meeting and advised the Commissioners he was doing so.

Also speaking at the meeting against the Casino was Alton Beal, Mayor of Lattimore. The Mayor was speaking because he had personal experience seeing the downside of casinos in several areas where he worked in other parts of the country. Mayor Beal is also a Christian Pastor. By the way, there were fourteen of us supporting the Kings Mountain Awareness Group at the Commissioners meeting.

Although I was not able to attend the short meeting earlier with the City Council and Mayor I understand that pretty much the same thing occurred. And, I know from my own re-

Anna Eskridge LAWNDALE - Mrs. Anna Eskridge, 100, resident of Willow Ridge Nursing Home in Rutherfordton, formerly of Lawndale, passed away Wednesday March 19, 2014.

A funeral service was held Saturday 3 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel of Shelby, with Rev. Keith Howell officiating. Burial followed in Rose Hill Memorial Park in Fallston.

of Kings Mountain.

Funeral services are Thursday, March 27, at 2 p.m., at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, with Rev. Gregg Martin and Dr. Buddy Freeman officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, at the church, and other times at the home of Dr. Richard and Meda Dixon, 2260 Pleasant Hill Church Rd., Shelby. Burial is at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery

Rev. William Haynes LINCOLNTON - Rev. William Wayne Haynes, age 85, died March 20, 2014 at the River Oaks Senior Care, Beaufort, SC. A funeral service was held Monday, March 24, at 3 p.m., at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel. Visitation was from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the service.

Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain.

James S. Thompson SHELBY - Mr. James Stanley Thompson, 81, 116 Lindsey Lee Lane, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Shelby First Church of the Nazarene.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby, and other times at his home.

Burial will immediately follow at Cleveland Memorial Park with military honors.

Seth Johnson SHELBY - Mr. Seth Johnson, 97, 1635 S. Dekalb St., passed away Monday, March 17, 2014, at Wendover Hospice. A native of Charleston, SC, he was born August 19, 1916, son of the late Rebecca Johnson. He was a WWII veteran.

A memorial service was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 24 at First Wesleyan of Shelby. The family received friends after the service at the church. Burial will be private for the family at a later date.

Randolph Lowery SHELBY - John Randolph Lowery, 89, of Pleasant Hill Church Rd., passed away Monday, Mar. 24, 2014, at White Oak Manor

sults with my Council representative that the issue of a public hearing has been pretty much ignored.

We, the citizens of Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, NC, USA have become so quiet and withdrawn that we automatically accept what happens when elected officials make decisions that affect us. It’s time to change that behavior.

I can understand why the Mayor, Council members and Commissioners would not want to admit they made a mistake by not researching the effects a casino might have on the communities surrounding it. After all, they were promised the sparkles of success. And, I can forgive their human instinct for self preservation; but I can’t let their personal views speak for all of us without our backing. They have made a grievous mistake and need to own up to it by at least hearing the facts presented by the opposite view.

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The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Mountain Rest Cemetery.

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The Kings Mountain Herald | www.kmherald.net Our children are in kindergarten, 3rd, and 4th grade at Pinnacle. We choose to enroll our boys there because we want to 1) give them opportunity to be a part of local history, 2 support the efforts of the PCA founders and board we knew would uphold a standard of excellence in our community, and 3) offer the boys a charter curriculum, locally. We had good experiences and some excellent teachers at the previous elementary school they attended, but traditional public schools have restrictions that limit access to this type of curriculum and independence.

The boys have had smooth adjustments to their new program, and are doing very well academically. I am watching them thrive at this exceptional institution, learning faster, learning material in excess of what they had previously, while becoming better people.

In the first year of operation, PCA is handling the firsttime kinks of a new

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OPINION From page 4A SMARTboards, student computers, and 3 mobile Chrome Laptops, so far. PCA board members are investigating International Baccalaureate programs for implementation next year. Once an IB program is chosen, the foreign languages paired with that program will be part of the curriculum.

As the school grows, the activities are growing; theater, archery, cross country, soccer, Battle of the Books, and Girls on the Run are in motion for the spring and fall, and more extracurricular activities are being considered. Having the opportunity to participate in molding the growth process has been a parental advantage of attending a new school.

There are regular monthly science, social studies, math, and writing themes that ignite lots of creativity, class celebrations, and field trips.

Tye River Lowry, a kindergarten student at Pinnacle.

Shepherd Lowry, a 3rd grade student at Pinnacle.

Legend Lowry, a 4th grade student at Pinnacle.

establishment with such precision that we are advancing at a fast pace. The current faculty members are exceptional educators nurturing our children, teaching them challenging material efficiently and effectively, and providing a safe, creative, and positive atmosphere. The administration and staff provide a strong backbone necessary for the school’s success. The hundreds of parents involved in building

our foundation in this early stage of development are humbling and inspiring.

I am deeply grateful that my children have the opportunity to receive this type of education and that we don’t have to leave town. I am pro-local, pro-active, and my mission is to champion this school and assist in its continued success.

I have all the faith in the world that it will be a Shelby treasure.

If you are interested in visiting the school, go online to schedule a tour at pinnacleclassicalacademy.com. You’ll see the prompt on the right hand side of the homepage.

Or call 704-740-4040 to schedule an appointment.

Thank you for reading and allowing me to express my passion for PCA. It warms the soul to spread a true message from the heart.

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GOVERNMENT KINGS MOUNTAIN CITY COUNCIL meets last Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Kings Mountain City Hall, 101 W. Gold St. 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.

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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. SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY – Meets every first Tuesday of the month at the KM Art Center (Old Depot), 301 N. Piedmont Ave. Social time is at 6:30 p.m. and the program is at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome.

KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMAN’S CLUB – Meets the 4th Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club, E. Mountain St. EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMAN’S CLUB– Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club, E. Mountain St. MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP – Meets every fourth Thursday of every month at Central United Methodist Church.

VFW POST 9811, Kings Mountain/Cherryville meets the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m.

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. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS: Kings Mountain– Christ the King Catholic Church, 714 Stone St., 6:30 p.m., meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.

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

POSITIVE ATTITUDES WALKING CLUB - There is an open invitation to all Kings Mountain ladies to join the Positive Attitudes Walking Club. The club members walk in various downtown areas of Kings

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Springs. Closing awards ceremony is at Carillon Assisted Living, 1550 Charles Road, Shelby, on April 17 at 11:30 a.m.

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.

HESTER HAYNES offers personal care services (manicures and pedicures) on Wednesdays, March 26 and April 7 and 23 by appointment.

SENIOR CENTER BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC – Meets the third Wednesday of the month from 10– 11:30 a.m. in the Craft Room, sponsored by Gentiva.

S.H.O.P. Program to assist the needy in our community. Items to donate in March are saltine crackers and jelly; cooking oil for April.

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. 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.

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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.

TAI CHI CLASS – Tuesdays and 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.

SILVER ARTS/SENIOR GAMESAwards 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 12:30 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. LUNCH BUNCH will travel April 9 to Ole Carolina BBQ in Gastonia and the bus departs at 11 a.m. Cost of trip is $1 each. Sign up early at the Center.

SENIOR GAME Opening ceremonies are April 7 at 9 a.m. at Spangler Stadium at Gardner-Webb University in Boiling

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 – Tuesday, April 1, 8, 15, 5:30-7 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.

HOSPICE CHICKEN DINNER FUNDRAISER – Friday, April 4, from 3-7 p.m. at Hospice Cleveland County Administration building - ½ chicken, slaw, pickles, baked beans, rolls, dessert for $10 plate.

Drive through only. Free business delivery for orders of 10 or more available for advanced purchased. Chicken prepared by Doug Fortenberry. Tickets may be purchased at the Hospice Administration Building, the Hospice Store or by calling 704-487-4677 p.m.

KINGS MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM Now-MAY 24- Common Threads: Kings Mountain’s Textile Heritage from Prehistory to Today. This exhibit celebrates the rich history of Kings Mountain and the surrounding area. The Museum is open Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 100 E. Mountain Street in Kings Mountain THURSDAY, MARCH 27 – 5:30 p.m.“Shakespeare’s Spear: the History of Heraldry’’- Learn about the fascinating history of heraldry – the art and science of blazoning Coats of Arts. Participants can create their own coat of arms; fun for the whole family. Presented in partnership with Mauney Memorial Library’s 2014 Community Read, “Whole Lotta Shakespeare Goin’ On.�

SASI - Arts Center 301 N. Piedmont Ave,. Gift Shop featuring fine art, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry and wearable art. Ongoing – Offering art and pottery classes, and ongoing art exhibits by local and regional artists. Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10 am.-4 pm; or by appointment contact 704-739-5585 or 704-7392056. March 4-29: Doug Knotts Solo Show; Anthropomorphic Beings & Ritual Objects.

April 1-25: Barbara O’Neal Davis Group

Show, Reception Saturday, April 5 from 7-9 p.m. The Friday Four: Barbara O’Neal Davis, Lynn Schilling, Susan Walker and Nancy Valrance.

MAUNEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 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 at 10 a.m. in the Community Room.

Community Events LIVING BY FAITH TRIO in concert at Westover Baptist Church, 114 Westover Dr., Kings Mountain, N.C., Sunday, March 30 at 6 p.m. Pick-ups afterwards in fellowship building. Everyone welcome.

CLEVELAND COUNTY BLOODMOBILE SCHEDULE APRIL- Swoogers, Kings Mountain, 1:30-6 p.m., April 7 from 3-7:30 p.m. First Baptist Church, Grover; April 15 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Gardner Webb University, Boiling Springs; April 22, Shelby Presbyterian Church 1:30-6 p.m., April 25 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Patrick Senior Center, Kings Mountain.

BUSINESS SHOWCASE runs through April 2 and features exhibits by Kings Mountain area businesses at Kings Mountain City Hall.

PLAYING AT THE JOY – “Perception�

Saturday, April 5, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12.

KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMAN’S CLUB will hold an indoor Attic Sale, rain or shine, Saturday, April 5, from 8 a.m.-12 noon, 109 E. Mountain Street. Table spaces are for rent for $10 per table with vendors setting up on Friday evening. Many vendors and great buys for everyone will be offered.

Mail check for table rental to PO Box 1343, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

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.

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

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Reynolds HR, Bolin pitching lead KM win

SCHEDULE Wednesday, March 26 4 p.m. – Middle School baseball, Shelby at Kings Mountain.

4 p.m. – Middle school soccer, Shelby at Kings Mountain.

4 p.m. – Middle school track, Crest, East Lincoln and East Rutherford at Kings Mountain.

Thursday, March 27 4 p.m. – High school track, Forestview, North Gaston, Hunter Huss, South Point and Crest at Kings Mountain.

4 p.m. – Middle school baseball, Lincolnton at Kings Mountain.

4 p.m. – Middle school soccer, Shelby at Kings Mountain.

4 p.m. – Middle school tennis, Kings Mountain at RS Central.

6 p.m. – High school softball, Kings Mountain at South Point.

Friday, March 28 5 p.m. – High school soccer, Kings Mountain at Ashbrook (JV/V) Monday, March 31 2 p.m. – High school golf, Crest and Burns at Kings Mountain.

4 p.m. – Middle school tennis, Crest at Kings Mountain.

Tuesday, April 1 4 p.m. – High school tennis, Kings Mountain at East Burke.

5 p.m. – High school soccer, Kings Mountain at East Burke (JV/V).

4:30 – High school baseball, Kings Mountain at East Burke (JV/V).

6 p.m. – High school softball, Kings Mountain at East Burke.

Patriots win 9-4 over West Kings Mountain Middle’s baseball team improved to 4-1 Thursday with a 9-4 victory over West Lincoln.

Daniel Bagwell pitched six innings, giving up just three runs on six hits while fanning four. Matthew Huffstetler pitched two-thirds of the seventh inning and gave up one run on one hit while fanning one. Josh Ledford came to get the final out on a one-pitch ground out.

John Harris led the plate attack with 3-for-3 and three runs scored. Alex Goff was 1-for-1 with two walks and two runs scored. Bagwell had two hits.

Others getting hits were David Bell, Collin Franks, and Alec Bell.

KM led 4-2 after five innings, scoring a run in every inning but the fourth. KM sent nine batters to the plate in the sixth and scored five runs for a 9-2 lead going into the seventh.

KM hosts Shelby today and Lincolnton Thursday.

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Photos by Gary Smart

Madeline Skeith (22) scores for Kings Mountain in last week’s SMAC game with Burns.

Below, KM’s Kimberlee Farris moves the ball downfield.

KM kickers off to good start in new SMAC conference Kings Mountain High's women's soccer team is off to a great start in the new SMAC 2A/3A. The Lady Mountaineers won their opening home game against Shelby 2-0.

Virginia Dellinger had an assist, Jamie Slater had a goal and Sara Smart was in goal for the shutout.

The Lady Mountaineers defeated Draughn 7-0.

Madie Skeith had three assists, Kimberlee Farris two and Sara Pasour and Johnna Scism one each.

Virginia Dellinger scored two goals and Jamie Slater, Sara Pasour, Katy Robinson, Mikayla Price and Johnna Scism added one each.

Ashley Rhom was in goal for the shutout.

The Lady Mountaineers lost to 4A Alexander Central 2-1 in the Burns Showcase.

Virginia Dellinger had a goal off an assist from Jamie Slater.

The Lady Mountaineers fell to a very good Burns team 5-2. Sara Smart scored on a penalty kick and Madie Skeith added the other goal.

Kings Mountain defeated R-S Central Friday 6-1.

Jamie Slater had a goal and two assists. Sara Smart,

KM golfers second to Crest at Riverbend Kings Mountain High’s golfers finished second to Crest in a SMAC match Wednesday at Riverbend.

The Chargers shot a 301, KM 344 and Burns 381.

Miles Robinson led the Mountaineers with a 83.

Carson Bailey and Dawson Adams each shot 85, and Zack Saldo had a 91.

The Mountaineers host Burns and Crest today at 2 p.m. at Kings Mountain Country Club.

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The Mountaineers fell to Crest 2-1 Wednesday at Crest.

Kings Mountain grabbed a 1-0 lead in the top of the second on a sacrifice fly by Alex Grooms.

Logan Stevens and Daniel Barrett singled and Landon Bolin walked to load the bases.

Crest scored both of its runs in the bottom of the second on an error and Cody

Katy Robinson, Virginia Dellinger, Mary Asgari and Lyndsey Barnes each had a goal.

Ashley Rhom was in goal.

Kings Mountain (4-1, 42) goes to Ashbrook Friday for a non-conference doubleheader. JV action begins at 5 p.m.

Kale’s two-run single.

Kings Mountain loaded the bases again in the fifth but the Chargers put down the rally with an inning-ending double play.

It was another tough loss for KM senior right hander Zach Hegler, who gave up just three hits and one earned run. He struck out six.

Will Wilson led the KM plate attack with two hits.

Kings Mountain High’s JV baseball team ran its record to 5-1 in the SMAC and 6-2 overall Friday with a 7-3 victory at R-S Central.

Bryson Bailey was almost untouchable on the mound, working five innings and allowing no earned runs while giving up just three hits. Steven Russell pitched the final two innings and put down a two-run RS rally in the seventh.

John Bell ‘s double drove home Madisyn Bolin for a 1-0 Mountaineer lead in the top of the first. The Mountaineers took the lead for

good with two runs in the top of the third on an RBI double by Bryan Lysek and an RBI triple by Palmer Davis.

The JV Mountaineers defeated Draughn 9-1 and Crest 3-1 last week.

The Mountaineers got six strong innings from Steven Russell and one from Bryson Bailey in the win at Draughn. Russell struck out six batters and Bailey two.

John Bell had three hits and four runs batted in.

Hunter Cash added two hits.

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After several one-run losses lately, Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers came out on top of a one-run contest when they defeated a good R-S Central team 5-4 Friday night in Rutherfordton.

The Mountaineers used back-to-back RBI singles by Cameron Bullock and Will Wilson and a two-run home run by Alex Reynolds to take a 4-0 lead in the second inning.

Kings Mountain scored what turned out to be the winning run on a fielder’s choice in the fifth inning, and then the defense held off a Hilltopper comeback bid.

Landon Bolin started on the mound and went five innings to get the win. He gave up five hits, two runs (one earned) and struck out six.

Reynolds pitched the final two innings to earn the save.

Reynolds, Alex Grooms and Logan Stevens led the KM plate attack with two hits each.

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Mountaineers beat Crest in big SMAC tennis match

Emily Hester went the distance for Kings Mountain High’s softball team in a SMAC victory over county rival Crest.

Lady Mountaineers beat Crest, drop first SMAC game at RSC Kings Mountain High's softball team ran its record to 7-0 last week with a 6-3 victory over Crest.

Emily Hester went the distance, scattering nine hits and fanning one.

Ashton Withers led the hitting with 3-for4 and two RBIs. Hester and Molly Short had two hits apiece.

Kings Mountain’s girls lost their first game of the season Friday at R-S Central, 6-

5.

Emily Hester went the distance on the mound, scattering seven hits and striking out five. Only two of the Hilltoppers’ runs were earned.

Ashton Withers led the KM hitting with 3-for-4. Mikeala Bell and Leah Herndon went 2-for-4 each.

Hester was 1-for-4 with one RBI and Gretchen Boyles was 1-for-2 with one RBI.

KMMS tennis beats Chase, falls to Shelby Kings Mountain Middle defeated Chase 8-1 and lost to Shelby 9-0 last week.

KM 8, Chase 1 Singles KM Skeith d Buckner 61;KM Belcher d Scarlett 6-2; KM M. Johnson d Toney 6-1; KM Randall d Biggerstaff 61;KM K. Johnson d Allen 60;KM Hunt d Snyder 6-0.

Doubles Skeith/Belcher d Buckner/Scarlett 6-4; Chase Tony/Biggerstaff d Deaton/Corn 4-6; Baker/Guy d Snyder/Houser 6-0 Shelby 9, KM 0 Singles Price d KM Skeith 8-0; Mabry d KM Belcher 81;Brownlee d KM M Johnson;

D Blankenship d KM Randall 8-4; Clifton d KM M Johnson 8-1;Rybnicek d KM Hunt 8-3 Doubles Price/Mabry d KM Skeith/Belcher 8-1; Brownlee/D Blankenship d KM M Johnson/Randall 8-6; Clifton/Rybnicek d KM Deaton/Corn 8-4.

Winning Exhibitions for KM Guy/Rochford/Baker

Even though Kings Mountain and Crest are new to the South Mountain Athletic Conference, coaches Jeff Melton of Crest and Rick Henderson of Kings Mountain felt like the team that won Wednesday's conference match between the Chargers and Mountaineers would be in a great position to win the conference championship.

Kings Mountain prevailed 6-3 in a very competitive match that saw the Mountaineers take four of the six singles matches and two of the three doubles events.

Two Crest singles players that have been strong over the years (Wasserman and Goodson) had a tough task on their hands with KM's Isaiah Cole and Dylan Irvin, but the Chargers prevailed in straight sets.

The third and fourth sets in the singles matches ended in straight sets as well, but with KM's Gibson Conner and Dalton Cash getting the wins to tie the match at 2-2.

At that time, both coaches were getting concerned about the outcome, with five matches remaining and the possibility of a conference championship on the line.

The #5 and #6 singles matches went Kings Mountain's way as Landon Irvin outlasted Micah Croft of Crest 6-2, 6-3 at #6 and KM's Robert Baker defeated Jonathan Borneman in a three-set match that lasted three and a half hours.

There were times when both players were experiencing leg cramps.

"A typical high school singles match averages approximately one hour and a half," noted KM Coach Rick Henderson, "but to have a match last three and a half hours is very uncommon. At one point Baker was down to at least one match point as he fought back to gain his composure and pull out the victory. This was the pivotal match that put Kings Mountain in the driver's seat 4-2 before doubles started. All we needed to

do was pull off one match out of the three doubles and we would be be on our way to an awesome victory against a very strong team. So out of the doubles matches, we won both the second and third seeds, therefore leading us to victory.

"With a small county such as ours, both coaches knew the situation with the twotime defending state champion Shelby and knowing they were going to be without the services of their number one seed and twotime state singles champion due to surgery, along with losing their seeds two through four due to graduation. When you have such a rich history and success over the years that Shelby has had,you have t take advantage of the situation whenever the need arises. I want our players to be optimistic against Shelby, but not get over-confident. Our team is looking forward to the match with Shelby on Friday, April 11.

"As for Burns, I'm not quite sure where they stack up with regards to chasing a conference championship, but I'm sure this has potential to be a great match as well. It's a very exciting time for tennis at KMHS. I'm truly wanting us to focus on each match at a time in hopes that we don't get ahead of ourselves."

Singles Jack Wasserman (CR) d. Isaiah Cole 6-3, 6-3; Dylan Goodson (CR) d. Dylan Irvin 62, 6-3; Gibson Conner (KM) d. Zeke Emery 6-3, 6-4; Dalton Cash (KM) d. Luke Powell 6-4, 6-2; Robert Baker (KM d. Jonathan Borneman 6-7, 7-6, 10-5; Landon Irvin (KM) d. Micah Croft 6-2, 6-3.

Doubles Wasserman/Goodson (CR) d. Cole/D. Irvin 10-2; Conner/L. Irvin (KM) d.

Emory/Powell 10-8; Cash/Baker (KM) d.

Borneman/S. Robertson 10-4.

JVs: 5-1 in SMAC after wins over Draughn, R-S and Crest From Page 1B five scoreless innings to get the win at Crest. He gave up

just two hits and struck out four. Matt Absher pitched the final two innings, giving up one run and fanning four.

Palmer Davis led the KM plate attack with two hits.

Bailey and Bell each had an RBI.

By JIM MILLER Editor

Automobile Aids That Can Help Elderly Drivers Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any products that can help older drivers with their vehicles? My 84-year-old mother is still a pretty good driver, but she has arthritis, which limits her range of motion and hinders her driving.

Searching Son Dear Searching, To help keep older drivers safe and extend their driving years, there are a number of affordable products you can purchase today that can easily be added to your mom’s vehicle to help with many different needs. Here are several to consider.

If your mom’s limited range of motion is hampering her ability to get into and out of her vehicle, consider these products: • Standers Metro Car Handle: This is a small portable support handle that inserts into the U-shaped striker plate on the doorframe that helps with getting out of a car. • CarCaddie: This is a nylon strap handle that hooks around the top of the door window frame for entry and exiting

help. • Swivel Seat Cushion: A round portable cushion that turns 360 degrees to help drivers and passengers rotate their body into and out of their vehicle.

If your mom has a difficult time looking over her shoulder to back-up or merge into traffic, or struggles with sensitivity to glare, these products can help. • AllView Mirror: This is an oversized rear view mirror that attaches to the existing rear view mirror to widen her rear visibility and eliminate blind spots so your mom can see traffic without significant neck or body rotation. It also helps during parking. • Blind Spot Mirrors: These are small convex mirrors that stick to the corner of the side view mirrors to improve side and rear vision. • Backup Camera: To eliminate blind spots and avoid turning around when backing up, this device (which costs around $100) comes with a wireless night vision camera that attaches to the license plate and a small monitor that mounts to the dash or windshield. • Sun Zapper Glare Shield: This plastic tinted visor clips on to the exist-

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The “Easy Reach Seat Belt Handle� is a six-inch rubber extension handle that attaches to the seat belt strap to make it easier to reach for seniors with mobility loss. And a “seat belt shoulder pad� that fits around the shoulder strap protects the neck and shoulder from rubbing and chafing.

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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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NOTE TO COACHES Deadline for receiving sports information is 5 p.m. Monday.When games are played on Monday night we will accept them until 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Call 704739-7496 or email sports.kmherald@ gmail.com

Mountaineer girls first, boys third in Forestview track meet Kings Mountain’s women’s track team won a four-team event at Gastonia Forestview Thursday.

The Lady Mountaineers scored 97 points, followed

by Forestview with 81, Crest 44 and East Gaston 41.

Kings Mountain had seven first places, including: -Cassie Morton, 3200 meters, 11:30.

-Erica Carpenter, 110m hurdles, 18.64.

-4x400m relay (Mariah Roberts, Radhika Patel, Carmen Henwood and Cassie Morton), 4:53.

-Shot put, Shakiya Stephens, 29’4�.

-Discus, Emily Harris, 90’6�.

Triple jump – Gwendolyn Hopper, 32’.

4x800 relay (Roberts, Patel, Henwood, Morton), 12:05.

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Finishing second were: -Sarah Bradshaw, 400 meters -Cassie Morton, 1600 meters.

Ja'Myiah Pressley, 100m hurdles.

-Erica Carpenter, 300mhurdles.

-Sharda Whitesides, shot put.

-Betzaira Saenz, long jump and triple jump.

Finishing third were: -Brittany Poeng, triple jump and high jump.

-Tyquassia Mackey, Ja'Myiah Pressley, Danielle Grant, Tynesha Merriman, 4x200 relay.

-Tyquasia Mackey, Ja/Myiah Pressley, Gwendolyn Hopper, Tynesha Merriman, 4x100 relay.

-Montanna Smith, 800 meters.

-Mariah Roberts, 400

meters.

Kings Mountain’s men finished third. Winning first place for the Mountaineers were Josh Beheler in the pole vault (10’), Jake Merchant in the triple jump (39’4�), Graham Keeter in the shot put (42’3�) and Ethan King, Keenah Dimetros, Malik Banner and Jair McCluney in the 4x400 relay (3:53).

Carlton Stadium dedication April 13 Dedication of Shu Carlton Stadium will be held Sunday, April 13 at 2 p.m. in the stadium parking lot.

Kings Mountain City Council recently approved renaming the existing City Stadium in memory of the legendary former Mountaineer football coach.

George Harris, quarterback of Carlton’s first championship football team at KMHS in 1955, will be the guest speaker.

Coach Carlton’s wife, Louise, and their children and grandchildren will be in attendance. The event is open to the public.

All of Coach Carlton’s former players are invited to take part in the celebration.

Any players still residing in the Kings Mountain area are urged to contact their teammates who are living out of town.

Coach Carlton came to

Kings Mountain in 1948 and took a struggling football program and built it into a state power. The Mountaineers won back to back Southwest Conference championships in 1955 and 1956, and the ‘56 team was Western NC High School Activities Association champion. Those two teams had a combined record of 20-1-2. Carlton’s overall coaching record at KMHS was 48-25-8 and he missed the 1951 season while serving in the Korean War, where he was a decorated war hero.

When Coach Carlton left Kings Mountain in the summer of 1957 to become head coach at Ashley High in Gastonia, and for many years thereafter, the Mountaineers were the winningest team in the Southwest Conference.

Time to sign up for TD Club tournament The seventh annual Kings Mountain Touchdown Club golf tournament will be played Friday, May 2 at Kings Mountain Country Club.

The format is four-person captain’s choice and begins with a 1 p.m. shotgun start.

Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.

The field is limited to the first 30 registered teams.

The cost is $70 per player and includes one mulligan per player, one red tee per player, and one string per team (hole 15).

Prizes will be presented to the closest to the pin winners on the four par 3 holes, and longest drive for men, women and seniors on hole two.

The teams will be flighted at the end of the

tournament and the winning team in each flight will receive prizes.

Sponsorships are also available for $500 (platinum), $250 (gold), $100 (silver) and $50 (bronze).

To be included on the sponsor board, contact the Touchdown Club by April 18.

Sponsorships are tax deductible.

For entry blanks or any other information, contact Larry Hamrick Jr. and Warlick and Hamrick Insurance or Kings Mountain Touchdown Club, PO Box 2017, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

by April 18.

All profits will benefit the new Kings Mountain High School field house.

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Many of Shu Carlton’s former Kings Mountain High football players will be on hand Sunday, April 13 at the dedication of Shu Carlton Stadium (the old City Stadium) on Gaston Street.

Left to right are four of Calton’s players from the 1950s who laid the foundation for the Mountaineer football tradition, Ken Cloninger, George Harris, Gene Patterson and Mearl Valentine.

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Legals STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 14-E-111 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: David L. Huffstetler EXECUTOR”S NOTICE Having qualified on the 18th day of February, 2014 as Executor of the Estate of DAVID L. HUFFSTETLER, , deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the under-

signed attorney of the Executor on or before the 5th day of June, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.

This the 25th day of February, 2014.

Clayward C. Corry, Jr. Charles G. Sipes, Executor Corry Law Firm PO Box 920, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH3583 (3/05,12,19 & 26,/2014

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND File No: 13 SP 434 SECOND NOTICE OF SALE TAKE NOTICE THAT: FORMTEXT Raintree Realty and Construction, Inc., Substitute Trustee, has begun proceedings to FORECLOSE under the Deed of Trust described below, and under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in such Deed of Trust, and an Order entered by the Clerk of Superior Court of the above County, will sell the below described property at public auction as follows: The instrument pursuant to which such sale will be held is that certain Deed of Trust executed by Danny C. Goforth and Donna M. Goforth, as husband and wife, original mortgagor FORMTEXT s, and recorded in the Office of the Cleveland County Register of Deeds in Deed of Trust Book 1357, at Page 323. The record owner of such property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to posting this Notice of Sale, if not the original mortgagors, is: Donia B. Goforth Hopper The property will be sold by the Substitute Trustee at 11:00 a.m. on the 2nd day of April, 2014 at the Cleveland County Courthouse door in the City of Shelby, North Carolina.

The real property to be sold is generally described as 1003 Cleveland Avenue, Grover, North Carolina 28073* and is more particularly described as follows: Being all of that property described in that certain Deed of Trust recorded in Book 1357, at Page 323 of the Cleveland County, North Carolina Registry.

Any property described in the Deed of Trust which is not being offered for sale is described as follows: Subject to any and all Release Deeds of Record in the Cleveland County, North Carolina Registry. *The general description of the property is provided for convenience but is not guaranteed; the legal description in the Deed of Trust controls.

Any buildings located on the above-described property are also included in the sale.

The property will be sold by the Substitute Trustee to the highest bidder for CASH. The highest bidder will be required to deposit IN CASH with the Substitute Trustee at the date and time of the sale the greater of five per-

cent (5.0%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty and no/100 Dollars ($750.00).

All bidders bid for the property AS IS on the date of sale. Absolutely no warranties are made as to the condition, value or title of the property. While the Substitute Trustee believes the title to be good, all bidders are advised that they should obtain independent counsel to examine record title as the property is sold subject to prior record interests.

The Noteholder has reserved the right to withdraw the sale up to and until the Deed is delivered by the Substitute Trustee.

The property will be sold subject to all unpaid taxes and special assessments.

The property being sold is all of that property described in the Deed of Trust except as specifically set forth above. It is the intention to extinguish any and all rights or interests in the property subordinate to the Deed of Trust.

Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential with Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the Notice of Sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Public Law 111-22: Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009.

THIS the 20th day of February, 2014.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE: RAINTREE REALTY AND CONSTRUCTION, INC. Joel T. York, Vice President P.O. Box 8942 Asheville, NC 28814 Phone: 828-777-5250 KMH3590 (3/19 & 26/2014)

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A group of East School 1st graders enjoy lemonade and cookies as part of a Lemonade for Life fundraiser that raised money for the May 9 Relay for Life in Kings Mountain.

From left to right (front row), 4th graders Brittney Sanders, Ja'Nice Brown, Kelsey Goode, Emily Stone and Marah Cook; David King and McKenzie Smith are seen on the back row.

Lemonade sale nets $145 for Relay for Life East Elementary fourth graders recently had the opportunity to experience firsthand the principles of economics studied in social studies lessons. Students created their own business, Lemonade for Life, in order to better understand supply and demand, production,

and distribution. Students began by creating a business plan detailing the sale of lemonade and cookies as a fundraiser for East School’s Relay for Life team. Students submitted names for their business and voted to choose a name that represented their business well.

Establishing the products to sell based on the startup cost sparked much debate, and students decided to charge fifty cents for two cookies and a cup of lemonade. An advertising campaign included student-created signs, flyers sent home in homework folders and let-

ters to the teachers asking them to promote the event.

Prior to event day, students worked on job descriptions and divided the labor. Event day was exciting with the actual setup on the front lawn of the school. The student body visited the three food stations to make their

purchases and received a cancer prevention flyer to inform them of healthy behaviors. At the conclusion, the profits netted our Relay for Life team $145.60. Students took the time to send thank you notes to participating customers and evaluated the successes and

hardships of being business owners. Overall, students were thrilled with the support of their school friends.

Kings Mountain is holding its Relay for Life on Saturday, May 9 at the walking track on York Rd.

Grace Christian Academy honor roll The third nine weeks honor roll has been announced at Grace Christian Academy, Kings Mountain.

A Honor Roll Kindergarten: Jacob Adams, Drew Anderson, Lily Brown, Ava Holiday, Tippy Johnsonbaugh, Gracie Webster.

First Grade: Hunter Demers, Aiden Holiday, Hannah Nenonen,

Jordan Patterson, Shep Webster.

Second Grade: Kayleigh Hamrick.

Third Grade: Adrianna Demers, Briana Dover, Alex Franklin, Mikaylah Griffin, Emma Huntsinger.

Fourth Grade: Laney Johnsonbaugh, Julian McCallum, Noah McMurray.

Fifth Grade: Raegan Coop, Abbi Heafner, Sailor Shriner, Samantha Whetstine.

Sixth Grade: Kaitlyn Canipe, Titus Clark, Sarah Keener, Cassie Summers.

Seventh Grade: Mandy Breakfield, Mackenzie Coop, Chad Gunter, Aliyah Ledford.

Eighth Grade: Rachel, Holiday, Jacob Keener.

Ninth Grade: Desiree White.

Tenth Grade: Cody Lavender, Canaan Sullens, Natalie Wagner.

Twelfth Grade: Jessica Terry.

A/B Honor Roll Kindergarten: Amber Dawkins, Braden Nenonen.

First Grade: Layla Benton, Alex Browning, Abby Canipe,, Robert Reever.

Second Grade: Elijah Adams, Jensyn Gunnon.

Third Grade: Rebecca Melvin, Payton Sparrow, Jacob Whetstine.

Fourth Grade: Savannah Beach, Kyndal Conrad, Wesley Et-

ters.

Fifth Grade: Adam Kramer, Rachel Morgan, Zack Price, Justin Wheeler.

Sixth Grade: Owen Patterson, Kaleb Peterson.

Seventh Grade: Alisha Rhom, Chandler Summers.

Eighth Grade: Colton Franklin, Moriah Nuhrah, Hayden Whetstine.

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The Kings Mountain Herald presents

Gospel at the Joy April 12

2014

Saturday April 12 • 7pm • Darin & Brooke Aldridge Quartet • Men Standing for Christ • 13:13 Worship Band The Darin & Brooke Aldridge Quartet will highlight the Saturday night event!

Men Standing for Christ, above, and the 13:13 Worship Band (at right) will perform during Saturday night’s event.

Joy Performance Center, Kings Mountain, NC A Gospel Music Extravaganza sponsored by:

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The Green Banana Project...

Instilling and Restoring HOPE that things will look better when those bananas are ripe!

Tickets can be purchased at the Joy Performance Center Box Office, KM Chamber office, the Kings Mountain Herald, or at TicketsNC.com

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Never too young for identity theft Morgan McDaniel, 5th grade, at left, and Jasmyn Adams, 6th grade, enjoy pizza and trivia at Kings Mountain Intermediate School’s Reading Lock-in Friday.

By Attorney General Roy Cooper Parents work hard to keep their kids safe, but there’s a potential threat to your child’s future you may not have even thought of: identity theft. While many adults are aware of the threat of identity theft and the need to protect their personal information, they may not realize that children can also be victims.

Though most children don’t yet have credit reports, they’re still at risk for having their identity stolen. If identity thieves get your child’s Social Security Number, they can apply for loans, file for government benefits, and open fraudulent bank accounts or credit cards in your child’s name.

A child whose identity has been stolen and misused may not know it until he or she becomes an adult and tries to get a loan for school or take out a credit card. By then, the damage may be done, leaving your child with a bad credit report just as they’re starting out on their own.

Know the warning signs that your child’s identity may have been stolen. Watch out for: Letters from the IRS saying your child owes income taxes.

Collection calls and bills for services your child didn’t apply for or receive.

Your child gets turned down for government benefits because their Social Security Number is already in use with another account.

Spot any signs that your child is a victim of identity theft? Take action immediately.

Check with one of the three major credit reporting bureaus to see if your child has a credit report. Credit bureaus don’t usually keep files on children under age 13, but in some rare instances a child may have a legitimate reason to have a credit report.

You’re entitled to one free credit report per year from each of the three agencies at annualcreditreport.com. If your child has no credit report, the credit bureaus won’t have records for him or her. If there is difficulty locating your child’s credit report when you try to check it, your child most likely doesn’t have one, which is good. But if your child does have a credit report, review it carefully.

Request a fraud alert from the credit bureau if you spot anything on your child’s report that shouldn’t be there. If your child has a credit report but there isn’t anything troubling on it, it’s probably a good idea to freeze it to prevent problems. You can get a security freeze for free online under North Carolina law. Parents or legal guardians can only freeze existing credit reports.

You can also take simple steps to protect your child from becoming a victim of identity theft. Take extra care with documents that contain your child’s personal information. Store them somewhere safe and never carry your child’s Social Security card in your wallet.

If someone requests your child’s Social Security Number, ask why it is needed, whether or not it’s truly necessary and how it will be kept safe.

6th grader Samantha Davis chills out with a book and slice of pizza during the school’s 3 p.m. to midnight reading event Friday.

Springtime Golf Bill Booth zeros in on the 6th hole green at the Kings Mountain Country Club Friday. The pair said they were making the best of the warm and sunny weather that visited the area.

The links were crowded with eager golfers who’ve been kept away by especially frigid winter weather in February and March. The mercury topped 75 Friday. The Country Club this week is undergoing some cart path repairs, according to manager John McGinnis.

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Media Specialist Tonnie Bearfield talks to students during Reading lock in Friday at Kings Mountain Intermediate School.

Reading lock-in held Friday at Kings Mountain Intermediate More than 130 5th and 6th graders stayed after school – way after school – Friday to dive in to books, some trivia and lots of pizza and snacks when the Kings Mountain Intermediate School hosted a Reading LockIn from 3 p.m. to midnight to promote a love of books and reading. Energy was high during a dinner/trivia break that saw students

vying to quickly answer the quizmasters’ questions about books and authors. Christy Conner, the Children’s Librarian for Mauney Memorial Library was on hand for the festivities. “We’re having a great turnout,� said the school’s media specialist Tonnie Bearfield. “These students are wild about reading – they love it.�

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Š 2014 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 30, No. 15

Have you ever noticed that the wings of birds and planes are curved?

A curved wing is called an airfoil.

Because of the curve, air rushing over the top of the wing has farther to go than the air under the wing, so it moves faster. Faster-moving air has a lower pressure, so the wing is lifted by the higher air pressure below.

ong before there were airplanes, people dreamed of flying. Courageous dreamers like the Wright Brothers made the dream a reality.

The first pilots were always testing the limits of speed, distance and altitude.

When Amelia was a young woman, it was not considered “ladylike� to become a pilot. Very few women had ever learned to fly. But Amelia was raised to be her own person and to follow her heart.

In 1920, she paid $1 for a 10-minute ride in an airplane. “As soon as I left the ground,� she wrote later, “I knew I myself had to fly.� Little did she know that she would become one of the world’s most famous pilots.

Amelia Earhart set many flying records. As a crew member of the Friendship Flight in 1928, she was the first woman ever to fly across the Atlantic.

Four years later, Amelia flew her own plane across the vast Atlantic Ocean alone.

Where did she land? Follow these instructions and use the map to find out.

Take off from Newfoundland. Travel 2 spaces east. Move 1 space north. Fly east 2 spaces and land safely on the island in the lower left side of that space. Where are you?

ANSWER: Ireland.

One pilot also challenged the role of women. Her name was Amelia Earhart.

Standards Link: History/Social Science: Students use map skills to determine location.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Textual reading; Genre: Biography.

Amelia Earhart and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt once left a dinner party and took a night flight above Washington, D.C. – in their evening gowns!

Help this plane find its way through the stormy sky.

Amelia wanted to be the first person to fly around the world. In 1937, she took off from Oakland, California.

Find something in todayĘźs newspaper that rhymes with each of these airplane parts: Tail

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Near the end of her journey, all contact was lost and Amelia Earhart was never heard from again. Some say she crashed. Others think she landed on a South Pacific island and stayed there the rest of her life.

The story of her disappearance remains a mystery.

But it is the story of her life that inspires others to great courage. She blazed new trails in flying, shaping advancements in flight that we enjoy today.

Standards Link: History/Social Science: Students understand the contributions of famous Americans.

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Standards Link: Phonemic Awareness; Recognize and produce rhyming words.

Find eight silly things that don’t belong in this airplane’s cockpit.

Find the words in the puzzle. Then look for each word in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities.

Standards Link: Visual Descrimination: Find similarities and differences in common objects.

This week’s word:

COURAGEOUS The adjective courageous means brave and spirited.

Standards Link: Visual discrimination: Classifying objects by common characteristics.

Read the three biggest news stories on Page One of the newspaper. Is each story a new news event or a continuing one? What do you think will happen next? Do you think any will be in the history books years from now?

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension.

Flying alone is a very courageous action.

Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognized identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

Try to use the word courageous in a sentence today when talking with your friends and family members.

A Tribute to Courage Amelia Earhart said, “Honor is the foundation of courage.� Look through the newspaper for someone you think is both honorable and courageous. Write a letter to the editor recognizing the person for these traits.

ANSWER: Airplane.

Standards Link: Writing Applications: Students write formal letters and descriptive narratives.

Who is the woman you most admire?

Explain why.

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