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29 charged with prescription drug crimes ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department has arrested 21 people for prescription medication crimes, including a Shelby doctor, and arrest warrants are outstanding for another eight people, according to Sheriff Alan Norman.

The 29 are charged with 88 felonies and 20 misdemeanors for a total of 108 charges.

The arrests follow a drug diversion investigation program federally funded in 2012 in which one full-time investigator and one parttime investigator focused on prescription drug crimes within the county.

Norman said that shortly after announcing the program the Sheriff’s Office started to receive complaints on several area doctors for aggressive prescribing practices.

“Prescription drug abuse and misuse has become an epidemic in Cleveland County and throughout North Carolina,� said Norman. He said that combating the problem takes more than law enforcement, it takes everyone who takes, dispenses and prescribes medicines.

Said Norman, “We will continue our efforts not only with the enforcement part but the preventive part which is educating the public about this problem and asking for their help.� The Sheriff’s Office has purchased prescription drug drop off boxes and they are located throughout the county for residents to dispose of their unused and outdated medicines properly.

On Thursday, Aug. 21, investigators executed a search warrant at Carolina See DRUG BUST, 7A

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286 tickets to individuals As a nonprofit organiza- throughout the region. The tion, Kings Mountain His- goal this year is an even 300, torical Museum depends on and we are currently about the revenue generated from halfway to that goal. Three this event to provide ex- hundred is the maximum hibits and other educational number of tickets the Muprogramming to our visitors seum will sell this year, so free of charge. Each $100 odds will be 1 in 300 (or betraffle ticket provides dinner ter!) for each ticket holder to for two guests; the grand win the $10,000 grand prize. prize winner will receive “A one in 300 chance at $10,000 and at least every $10,000 and a 100% chance fifth ticket drawn will win a of supporting the Museum fabulous door prize. Ticket you can’t beat those odds!� holders do not have to be said Director & Curator present at the event to win Adria Focht. For more inforthese great prizes. mation, including an up-todate listing of sponsors and donors, please visit our web page: http://www.kings mountainmuseum.org/annual-fundraiser.html. You can also call (704) 7391019, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, & Pinterest.

Legacy Run pulls in $375,000 DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

After a long ride that was at times hot and dusty and other times stormy and rainy, more than 500 American Legion Riders pulled into town Thursday on the last stop of a fundraising rally that pulled in more than $375,000. “It’s been a long five days,� said Ron “Gypsy�

Moore, the chaplain for the American Legion’s Department of Friends. “It’s been hot. It’s been rainy. And no-

body complained ‌ not very much anyway.� The American Legion Legacy Run took riders 1,336 miles through eight states before ending up in mid-afternoon at American Legion Post 155, where they were greeted by old friends, cold beers and barbecue. The money raised provides college scholarships for the sons and daughters of those killed in action since Sept.

11, 2001.

No accidents or injuries were reported in the long

run, which began in Indianapolis, the national headquarters of the service organization.

Members of the American Legion and a host of veterans, biking enthusiasts and city officials were on hand to greet the tired bikers, who had left out that morning from near Atlanta.

American Legion's National Commander, who made the trip with the other riders, was on hand to congratulate the group’s fundraising. Meanwhile,

Schools open doors to kick off new year DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

School buses and, hopefully, thinking caps along with them roared to life early Monday morning as more than 16,000 Cleveland County students flowed into classrooms on the first day of school.

Principals and teachers across the county’s 29 public schools said the transition – which marks the unofficial end to summer to many families – was going as well as expected given the numbers and logistics involved. “It’s going very smoothly for the first day,� commented East Elementary Principal Becky Bailey, who said beginning of year enrollment was expected to be 270. “There’s been a little See SCHOOL, 8A

Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey declared Aug. 21 American Legion Riders Day. “There’s a lot of history and a lot of patriotism in Kings Mountain,� Murphrey said, referring the 1780 Battle of Kings Mountain and Patriot Park, where the fallen veterans from five American wars are honored. “I can’t tell you how proud we are to be your host.� The Legacy Run took the riders through Kentucky, Virginia, See LEGION RIDERS, 8A

Wounded Warriors bike the Garden

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Hunter Cruise, a 3rd grader at West Elementary, is all smiles as he gets off the bus at the high school drop-off after school.

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is well-known for its beautiful flora, but Saturday the grounds saw a new type of beauty there in the form of more than 50 Wounded Warriors bicycling their way in colorful outfits through the foliage.

The Wounded Warriors that visited DSBG were taking part in “Soldier Ride North Carolina.�

Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride is a rehabilitative cycling event designed to heal the physical, mental and emotional wounds of war. Every Soldier Ride begins with a bike fitting, See WOUNDED WARRIORS, 7A

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School board OKs science kits, Grover right of way DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

Mere hours after area schools opened their doors to students for the first day of a new year, the Cleveland County Board of Education heard from Superintendent Dr. Stephen Fisher about his day-long road trip that saw him visit every campus. “It was a great start,� Fisher told the board, adding that he logged 137 miles. “My staff and I visited all 29 schools and met with all the principals and spoke with many of the teachers.�

He also told the board that enrollment system-wide was up slightly, a direction that reversed a downward trend observed in recent years.

He drew some chuckles from board members and others in attendance while characterizing the mood of students he chatted with on his schools tour. “There were lots of excited students,� he said. “Only a few said they were said sad that school had started back.�

School officials did not cite specific figures about enrollment for the district, but in previous years total enrollment has hovered around 16,000.

Fisher said that other than the usual bus schedule tweaks, the first day got off with no major operational glitches.

In other business, the board swiftly approved the $83,420 purchase of science kits aimed to round out elementary science education. The hands-on kits include materials that demonstrate the life cycle of a butterfly, magnets,

electric circuits, a biology set that includes a microscope, and a weather station.

Board members also approved two contracts with a total value of $169,401 with Communities in Schools. Communities in Schools is a federation of tax-exempt non-profit organizations that work to address drop-out rates and achievement gaps in American schools.

A motion that sought to grant the City of Grover right of way on a parcel of land that was a part of Grover Elementary School was approved. The agenda item had been tabled in August 11 Board of Education meeting pending further analysis.

Board member Danny Blanton called the plan a “no-lose deal,� reiterating support for the right of way grant that had been expressed by assistant superintendent of operations John Yarbro.

Cleveland County Schools has the option of reacquiring the right of way in the future.

Attendance was sparse at Monday’s meeting. With the exception of highlevel administration staff, technical support staff and media representatives, there were only seven members of the public in attendance. None chose to take part in the public participation portion.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Youth needed for upcoming KMLT auditions Kings Mountain Little Theatre will be hosting auditions for the upcoming production of “Junie B. Jones, Jingle Bells, Batman Smells�. The cast consists of 10 students ranging in ages from 14 to 20 years. We are expanding the age to 12 – 14 years to cast the character of Junie's toy elephant.

Due to another production rehearsing at theatre, auditions will be held at Central United Methodist Church in Kings Mountain. Auditions will be on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 2 – 4 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 22 from 6 – 8 p.m. Callbacks on Tuesday, Sept. 23.

School performance dates are Nov. 13 & 14 with morning shows at 9:30 am. Weekend performances Nov 14–16.

Rehearsals will begin on Oct. 6 and will continue until the date of production. Contact Page Thompson at pagethompson1@gmail.com for more information.

Technology classes offered

SCHOOL SUPPLIES FROM EATON – Employees of Eaton Corporation collected school supplies for Grover Elementary School students and presented them to Principal Dr. Janet Anthony recently. Pictured with Dr. Anthony are Donna Borders, Carl Fortenberry, Rick McCluney, Rodney Smith, Terry Wentz, and Jay Powers. Not pictured: Vivian Washington. “We appreciate the employees of Eaton Corporation who helped meet the needs of our children as we begin a new school year,'' said Anthony.

Learn more about technology at Mauney Memorial Library Starting in September, the Mauney Memorial Library will begin hosting a drop-in Open Computer Lab. The Computer Lab will be open on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon in the Library Community Room. This is an excellent opportunity for you to receive one-on-one assistance on the computer topic of your choice. Sample topics include: how to navigate the Internet; how to create an email address; how to format a Microsoft Word document; how to create formulas in Excel; how to create a mail merge document; and more. Bring your questions and come learn tips to enhance your computer experience.

‘Liberty Mountain’ - Meet Katy the costume lady Tips for parents: Smart back-to-school shopping items. Most of the other

By Robert Inman Special to the Kings Mountain Herald

These days, Katy Biser may well be the busiest person involved with the upcoming premier of “Liberty Mountain,� the Revolutionary War drama which opens in early October at Kings Mountain’s Joy Performance Center. For sure, she’s in charge of one of the most essential parts of making the play authentic for audiences.

Katy is the costumer for the show, and also serves as the drama’s stage manager.

Katy has designed more than 60 costumes for the actors and actresses who will bring the script to life. “It’s important for the costumes to be historically accurate,� she says. She has done extensive research to make sure every piece of clothing reflects what Carolinians were wearing in 1780. “We use a leather and fabrics that settlers would have had available during that period.�

Most of the men who made up the Patriot force that defeated Major Patrick Ferguson’s Loyalist militia at Kings Mountain were Overmountain Men from the lands beyond the Blue Ridge in what is now Eastern Tennessee. “They were hunters,� Katy says, “and they had access to a variety of animal hides which they tanned and used for clothing

fabrics, they made themselves.�

Another consideration for Katy and her team as they sew costumes is longevity. “Liberty Mountain� will be performed at the Joy in summers beginning in 2015, and the costumes will be used repeatedly over the years. “It’s important for the clothing to be sturdy, and also be adaptable for various body sizes,� she says. “Costuming a show such as this is a huge job, and we want to be sure that it doesn’t have to be repeated every year in the future. There will be some wear and tear, of course, but it’s much easier to replace occasional items than to start from scratch each time.�

As stage manager, Katy is also in charge of the dozens of jobs that involve the vigorous rehearsal schedule. She is the primary contact for cast members, making sure that the large volunteer theatre company is where and when they need to be. Her job also includes gathering props and set pieces, and assisting artistic director Caleb Sigmon at evening rehearsals. When performances begin in October, Katy will be something like a traffic cop, coordinating lights, sound, and the movement of actors on and off stage. “Katy is the glue that

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AG Cooper offers advice to help parents, students get good deals RALEIGH: Across North Carolina, students returning to schools from summer break, which means stocking up on the necessary back to school supplies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Families getting their kids ready to start a new school year can benefit from a few smart shopping tips,â&#x20AC;?

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Three consumers who purchased the mislabeled product alerted NestlĂŠ to this issue. To date, no illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported. NestlĂŠ issued this voluntary recall of one hour code of production to ensure the safety of consumers with shellfish allergies.

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The manufacturing code of the recalled product is: 4165595911U. No other LEAN CUISINE items are impacted by this recall. The affected product was distributed to retail customers in Washington State, California, Louisiana and Texas, and can be found in the frozen food aisle.

NestlĂŠ asks consumers to contact us for a full refund by calling NestlĂŠ Consumer Services directly at 1-800-392-4057 Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST. The quality and safety of our products are the top priority for our company.

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Cooper offered the following tips for back-toschool shoppers: Know what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re shopping for Study school supply lists carefully before you shop and make sure you know specifics on size, quantity and type needed. Buying the right supplies to start with saves you the time and trouble of returning the wrong items, and the expense of not being able to return an item thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been opened.

Shop around Many retailers offer promotions on popular back-toschool items but compare prices to be sure youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting a good deal. Ask if the retailer offers a price matching policy if you find a product you bought offered or advertised for less at another store. This can save you time and money.

Buy from stores you know Buying from well-established retailers improves the odds that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to return or exchange a purchase if needed. To check out a companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s track record, call the Attorney Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Consumer Protection Division at 1-877-5NO-SCAM or contact your

CORRECTION A story in the August 20 issue of the Herald about staffing at the Kings Mountain High School gave the incorrect first name of a member of the varsity football staff. Kevin Cruise is a P.E. teacher and an assistant coach for the Mountaineers.

local Better Business Bureau. Also, check with your school to see if it has a recommended retailer that will send a portion of your purchase price back to the school.

Shop safely online, too If you shop online, stick to well-established companies with secure web sites (look for a lock icon on the site and a web address that starts with â&#x20AC;&#x153;httpsâ&#x20AC;?). Get the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s street address and telephone number and verify them before you place an order.

Consider buying used or second-hand Buying certain items used, especially expensive text books and electronics such as graphic calculators, can save you a lot of money.

Check out local resale stores as well as websites such as eBay or Craigslist for second-hand deals.

Learn about refund and return policies Stores arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t required by law to accept returned items, so ask about refunds and return policies before you buy.

Many retailers offer store credit instead of a cash refund, and some charge a â&#x20AC;&#x153;restocking feeâ&#x20AC;? for returns.

Hang on to receipts, including printed receipts for online purchase. If your purchase came by mail, you may have to pay shipping to return it.

Consider paying by credit card to improve your chances of getting a refund if the retailer goes out of business. If you order supplies that never arrive, you may be able to dispute the charge.

To check out a company with the Attorney Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office or file a consumer complaint, call 1-877-5-NOSCAM toll-free within North Carolina or visit www.ncdoj.gov.

Concert Sunday First Wesleyan Church, 505, N. Piedmont Ave., presents Shaine Locklair in concert on Sunday, Aug. 31, at 10:50 a.m. The public is invited.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

‘Music, Muskets & Merriment’ Gateway Festival set for October 11 This day-long fall festival (10-5) celebrates Kings Mountain being designated by the National Park Service as the “Gateway City” to Ellis Noell all three area parks. of Kings Mountain, This community- City Events Director wide event will showcase the music, art, culture and the history of Kings Mountain where visitors can easily move around to all venues and connect to parking by riding one of the free, escorted Gateway Shuttles which runs continuously during the festival.

Music from the North Carolina Foothills, from “roots to grass”, including Folk, Americana, Country and Bluegrass will be featured throughout the day at the Gazebo in Patriots Park. Scheduled entertainment includes Timberidge, The Oak Grove String Band,ThreeScore10, Dirty Grass Soul and Angela Easterling and the Beguilers.

While at Patriots Park, visitors will also have the opportunity to witness a Revolutionary War battle with live musket and cannon fire. A colonial period historic encampment will be open for visitors to spend time in the camp to better understand from interpreters what frontier life was like in the mid1700’s.

Starting the celebration off early is the Gateway Festival 5k, beginning at Patriots Park, and winding through the tree-lined neighborhood in the West End Historic District. Stopping by Patriots Park should also include a stroll down the promenade, connecting the Gazebo to the Patriots' Memorial where art, craft and a variety of food vendors will gather. Close by is the children’s play area, with free amusement rides or join in a Corn Hole Tournament. Families can enjoy the hilarious “Cute Critters Competition” pet beauty contest and get energized by a Dance Magic performance at the Gazebo.

The Foothills Farmer’s Market, adjacent to Patriots Park, is where the health conscious will find farm fresh, delicious apples, tasty baked goods and lots of bright pumpkins. This is the lo-

cation where “Farm to Table Pie Baking Contest” pies will arrive to be judged. Stick around and you might be lucky enough to get a sample of one of the winners!

The Gateway Shuttle will run continuously to all the venues around town, providing easy access to free parking. Stops will include the Kings Mountain Historical Museum & Commons from 10:00 am-4:00 pm, where a visit will introduce “Say Ahh!,” the current exhibit, featuring an historical overview of all things related to health and well-being in Kings Mountain and the surrounding region. The display celebrates the medical pioneers of this area and highlights the evolution of science and technology in medicine over the past three centuries.

At noon, Dr. Tony Zeiss, historian, author and president of CPCC will appear as Thomas Young, the main character of Dr. Zeiss’s book Backcountry Fury: A Sixteen-Year-Old Patriot in the Revolutionary War. Thomas will recount his memories of going off to war in 1780 with family members and other compatriots to avenge his brother’s death at the hands of the Tories and to liberate South Carolina’s backcountry from British domination. Thomas fought barefoot in the Battle of Kings Mountain, led his company of militia calvary into the battle at the Cowpens, was held prisoner and escaped, all before his 18th birthday. This thrilling true story will entertain and inform audiences of all ages. Dr. Zeiss will be available after the presentation to sign copies of Backcountry Fury, available for purchase. ADMISSION IS FREE. Hop on the next shuttle and head over to the Kings Mountain Art Center at the old Southern Railway Station.

Tour the Southern Arts Society’s galleries and enjoy a free RC Cola and a Moon Pie. The children will enjoy the

“make and take” art activities while parents can view the “Gateway to the South”, a juried art competition and exhibit relating to Southern history and culture. Stay for the artists’ reception at 4.

The Joy Performance Center will be hosting “Liberty Mountain”, an historical play by renowned writer Robert Inman, which will have a performance later in the evening but the theatre will open between 11 am and 3 pm for a very special event for children and teens. Mauney Library will have their “Ready Animator” set up in the lobby of the theatre that will allow participants to create their own movie, utilizing computer based animation.

A popular stop for the shuttle bus will be the Gateway Trail. The shuttle will drop you off at the trailhead for a delightful walk on this unique portion of the Carolina Thread Trail, designated as a National Recreational Trail!

Become a “Revolutionary Hiker” and discover the views of the Kings Range, wonder at the massive quarry (with the occasional feral goats bounding around) and see why this trail is a popular destination for hikers, runners, bikers and the site of a challenging spring 10k run. Or, relax and enjoy live music, see craft projects created by the children and discover a gem and mineral display at the main shelter near the shuttle stop.

Grab a hot dog, see how wooden walking sticks are created by master carver, Ken Hagans, and don’t forget to have a picture taken with Smokey the Bear!

The Gateway Shuttle will take visitors back to Patriots Park or over to the museum for a connection to a full size motor coach ride on one of three special round-trip shuttles, to and from the Kings Mountain National Military Park Visitor’s Center. Currently celebrating the 234th Anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain, this is the site of the Patriot victory over the British and the turning point of the Revolutionary War. This is a great tour for those seeking signs of the early fall colors on this education tour.

A full schedule of events is posted on www.cityofkm.com or call 704-7340333.

Inman watching ‘Liberty Mountain’ come to life DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

Colonel Patrick Ferguson had counted on the safety of his high perch on top of Kings Mountain.

That safety would crumble quickly as Over the Mountain Men and other antiBritish forces besieged the rocky hilltop more than 220 years ago.

“But how in the world do you recreate that on stage?” asked Robert Inman, the playwright who penned “Liberty Mountain” and is working closely with the Kings Mountain Little Theatre to produce the story of the Battle of Kings Mountain. “Well, you’re going to find out the first two weeks of October.”

Inman appeared at the Kings Mountain Kiwanis Club Thursday to talk about the Revolutionary War era, his family’s connection to the conflict and about the progress of the play, which saw rehearsals begin last week.

His talk, peppered with quips about his long run as Charlotte’s WBTV anchorman, history and the writing process, drew warm laughter and applause from about 25 Kiwanis members and their guests as they dined on chicken, vegetables and salad at the club’s regular weekly meeting.

He joked that he has found “there is life after television,” referring to his 26 years in local TV news that he followed with numerous

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books and plays, including “Home Fires Burnings” and “Captain Saturday.” Last year, he published “The Governor’s Daughter” and the occasion brought him to a Mauney Memorial Library event to talk about the story, which he said was partly based on his experiences working in Alabama politics as a young man.

Inman gave few details about the storyline his play about the Battle of Kings Mountain, but did tell Kiwanis members that the play will include dynamic scenes of the Piedmont backcountry, the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, 18th century Ireland and the famous battle itself.

“It will use live weapons and the actors will use the aisles of the auditorium,” he said. “This play will involve the audience intimately.”

Inman, who said he considers himself a student of history and who in fact minored in history at the University of Alabama, confessed to a longstanding

enthusiasm about the battle that Thomas Jefferson once called the turning point in the young country’s fight for independence.

“Can you tell I’m excited?” he asked, reeling off some of the circumstances and stories of the era, including a short history of British Gen. Banastre Tarleton’s brutal Waxhaw Massacre, a dark time for anti-British forces that saw even surrendering soldiers mercilessly murdered by loyalist forces under Tarleton’s command.

The play is about the people of the time, he said, and touches on the tension surrounding what was then a new frontier for many Scots and Irish settlers.

“All stories are about people,” Inman said. “These are people who were new to this land. Many were seeking religious freedom, fleeing the Church of England.

Many came here for a new life.”

But by the 1770s, there was “brutal, savage warfare

even before the Revolutionary War,” adding that many characters in “Liberty Mountain,” including Patrick Henry and Patrick Ferguson, are actual historical figures. Inman said he thinks the play, which has a cast of more than 60 people and is being directed by Caleb Sigmon, a N.C. native with extensive experience in stage productions, will resonate with the people of this region. He also said that organizers feel it will be put on for audiences a generation down the road, or more.

“This can be an industry for Kings Mountain,” he said, thanking Kings Mountain City Council and Cleveland County Board of Commissioners for their support. “There’s a reinvigorated interest in this country about history.” “Liberty Mountain” has its premier Oct. 4. For more information about the play and the Kings Mountain Little Theatre, visit www.kmlt.org.

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Watson selected President of Cleveland County Chamber At a special called meeting of the Cleveland County Chamber Board of Directors on Monday, Aug. 25, William F. (Bill) Watson of Charlotte was selected as President of the Chamber. According to Board Chair Micki Padgett, Watson will begin work Sept. 8.

Watson comes to Cleveland County with years of experience in both the corporate and non-profit environments.

He had roles of increasing responsibilities with General Electric ultimately moving to Charlotte in 1997. He later transitioned to the non-profit community first with United Way and most recently in the corporate office of the YMCA of Greater Charlotte. An active volunteer with ALS, KinderMourn, and NC Missions of Mercy, Watson speaks frequently on behalf of United Way. A graduate of Wake Forest University, Watson enjoys sports of all kinds. He is an avid runner and has completed two Boston Marathons. He grew up in Hendersonville, NC, where both of his parents still live. Watson met his wife, Betsy, in high school. She is a former elementary school teacher with a Master's Degree from the University of South Florida. Betsy now works part time in freelance graphics for ESPN and the SEC Network.

The Watsons have two adult daughters. Lindsay graduated from Appalachian State University and works in graphics for ESPN and the SEC Network in Charlotte. Lauren graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and law school at George Washington University. She is a lawyer in Washington, DC, where she lives with her husband.

"We are pleased to have someone with such an extensive background in management and non-profit work. It is also especially rewarding to know that Bill's professional experience and successes in worth endeavors are a good fit for our organization and for Cleveland County," said Padgett.

"We are happy to welcome Bill to Cleveland County and look forward confidently to a strong and vibrant Chamber under his leadership."

Reading program strikes gold DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

It was into the pool and out with the summer reading program Friday as the Mauney Memorial Library wrapped up a successful adventure in books and other explorations at the Kings Mountain YMCA. With more than 1,000 registrants and events including gold mining, a reptile week and a Gateway Story Walk at the Gateway Trail, librarians are hailing the science-themed summer reading program a big success.

Kids and adults took in a screening of “Finding Nemo” at the Y pool Friday night, the last installment of Dive-In Movies that invited readers to watch a popular movie poolside just after sunset.

It was a year of many firsts for Mauney Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program, according to Children’s Librarian Christy Conner, who coordinated most of the season’s fun events.

Organizers introduced a number of evening events geared toward the whole family. It was the first year the summer program has had the Dive-In and the first for the Gateway Story Walk, which takes readers on a healthy walk that includes pages from a different book each week. “Gem mining was a big hit,” Conner said of a special trip to Kings Mountain Pools and Gem Mining. “We had around 60 show up to pan for gold, make jewelry and have fun with some of the other offshoots of geology.”

The free annual reading program has a simple mission: keep students’ minds and bodies active at a time of the year when they’re liable to spend too much time sitting around the house and watching TV. “We know that when they go back to school in the fall they’re ready to learn,” Con-

Aleya and Ian Hunnell are seen at Mauney Memorial Library’s family evening event at Kings Mountain Pools and Gem Mining during 2014 Summer Reading program. ner said. “That’s what all the exciting activities of our summer reading programs are designed to do. Basically, engage them, get them thinking.”

In June, there was a Slime Time presentation provided by the Catawba Science Center at the library. In July, kids got to learn about giant sea turtles through a Walk in the Woods event.

Participants also got to learn how to make pottery, through the help of the library partner Southern Arts Society. Another partner, The Kings Mountain Historical Museum, also got in on the fun in August with a “Zombie Prep” event around a campfire.

Next month is National Library Card Month, where librarians will reach out to the schools in an effort to get children of all ages to sign up for library cards.

September will also bring a special program called Galaxy Quest, which is a partnership between the library and the Cleveland County Astronomy Club.

Members of that club will escort students at the Gateway Trail for some stargazing.

To learn more about events and activities at Mauney Memorial Library, visit mauneylibrary.org.

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Quote of the week Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school. ~Albert Einstein

Stepping back in time with Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn's visit to Shelby last week was not her first visit to the county. She was in this area at least twice at the old Crossroads Music Park. Does anyone remember?

Her first visit was probably in the 70's and then she came back another time. The Crossroads at Oak Grove brought some top entertainment to the area and many of those stars went on to fame at the Grand Ole Opry and other places.

Tom Brooks was instrumental in bringing many young and talented singers and musicians to Crossroads.

Lynn's concert in Shelby was scheduled at Don Gibson Theatre and was sold out for more than a month so the concert was moved to Malcolm Brown Auditorium to accommodate more people. A number of people from Kings Mountain were able to get tickets and said they hoped to get autographs.

The Queen of Country

Letter to the Editor

Music was much Lib Stewart younger Managing Editor when we met her at Crossroads. She performed with Conway Twitty and they were a hit with the crowds.

Over the years Loretta Lynn has become one of the biggest entertainers in the country music field.

Lynn, known for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coal Miners Daughter,'' was born Loretta Webb on April 14, 1932 in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky. She grew up in a small cabin in a poor Appalachian coal mining county. She began singing in church at an early age and married Mooney Lynn a few months before her 16th birthday.

Encouraged by her husband to pursue her interest in music, her first single â&#x20AC;&#x153;I'm a Honky Tonk Girlâ&#x20AC;? was a hit and many more hits followed during her long career in show business.

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In the not too distant past I've had the opportunity and displeasure to converse face to face with a couple of Cleveland County Commissioners and with a couple of our Kings Mountain City Council members about a casino.

Face to face I've been told that I've angered some by questioning their study of the casino and that I accused them of not hearing. Face to face I've been told that I've angered some by questioning their Christianity.

My response to the person that said I accused them of not hearing was my personal apology of offending the person. I told them that I made those comments because they would not respond in any way to our requests to show them downside information. So I rephrased my comment to say they wouldn't hear and heed any information offered them.

As soon as the words left my lips I was told that I didn't know how much study they had done so I shouldn't accuse.

(Pray-tell, if someone won't respond in any manner in the public meetings how would we know? How would we know if the information they saw was the same as we offered or more from the source they used when signing support letters?)

I then asked them why they chose not to attend any of the public information meetings we had that included a nationally recognized expert on gambling, and the Christian Action League of NC, and the answer I got stunned me. They said because they thought they had heard everything in the public agenda talks we gave to the commissioners.

Just so you know, those talks

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are limited to 3 minutes per person and no response from the board. There is no time to present slides, news reports, studies, etc.

Next I want to respond to those who said I am judging their relationship with God by questioning their Christianity. I AM NOT JUDGING. God will do that in His time. I am evaluating your performances in a public position of supposed representation of the people who elected you. I am evaluating your performance as I understand it to relate to God's Word. I am required as a Christian to point out what I see as a falling away of the path He wants you to take, and I do so for your good as well as that of our community. If you go along with those that think God should be entirely separated from government decisions then you will have to answer to Him for that.

Once again, to all Cleveland County Commissioners and Mayor and City Council members: You folks are responsible not only to the citizens of the County and City but also to God. The choice you've made so far is obvious and that is a righteous judgment. If you're offended so be it. I'm offended by your choice to this point. If my words upset you maybe you need to take another look at your position.

The letters you signed were not an official act of the boards yet they have all appearances of being, and if left as they are

they will influence the decision to be made by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

You, individually still have the opportunity and legal ability to withdraw your support simply by publicly stating the withdrawal. Whatever the allegiance you think you have to other members should not be as strong as your allegiance to God. Others will continue to come to you with reasoning against a casino being one of moral and financial concern for the area. I say to you that if you follow God's desire, those things will never be issues for consideration.

2 Chronicles 7:14 â&#x20AC;&#x153;If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.â&#x20AC;?

King James Bible â&#x20AC;&#x153;Authorized Versionâ&#x20AC;?, Cambridge Edition Especially to the Counties of Gaston, Lincoln in NC and Cherokee in SC, please don't forget that a casino this close to you will not spare you harm. It will be like a metastatic cancer and will spread its disease far and wide. You can help in this effort to block a casino by publicly speaking out against it and letting the Bureau of Indian Affairs know that you don't want it near you.

Beauford Burton Kings Mountain, NC

America's depression â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Robin Williams, millions more Robin Williams made us laugh but we're not laughing now as we mourn his suicidal death.

His tragic ending has placed a national spotlight on the seriousness of depression. In the midst of this heart wrenching tragedy maybe good will come as people may openly discuss their daily demons of clinical despair.

We know that millions of Americans deal with depression. The statistics differ from sources but we can safely say most Americans have been depressed a few times during life.

Many are never treated while others sadly become addicted to alcohol, prescription drugs and even turn to illegal drugs to cope with their mental battles.

Robin Williams had it all, it seemed. Something was miss-

ing and even with clinical help he couldn't eliminate the internal monster that dogged him to his unfor- Glenn Mollette tunate end- Guest Editorial ing.

Who am I to spout out a few answers in lieu of one who had accomplished so much and was loved by so many? My rambling feeble thoughts are insignificant but I have to wonder some of the following: Did he have two or three people in his life that he could really talk to? Most people don't.

Had his life become void of challenge? Maybe the lack of

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Hospice workshop

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Sharing â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Work. Our Handsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Resurrection and St. Matthews Lutheran Churches will participate in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Work.

Our Handsâ&#x20AC;? Sunday, Sept. 7.

On this day the nearly 10,000 congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) will gather to serve communities in ways that share the love of God with all of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s people. This is an opportunity for the national church body to celebrate who we areâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor.

According to The Presiding Bishop of the ELCA, Elizabeth Eaton, â&#x20AC;&#x153;When one congregation or a group of congregations gather for service in their local communities, they are the

church in that place, taking care of that part of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vineyard.

But this is all work that we do together. When one congregation works to feed people who are hungry, that is also the entire church coming together.â&#x20AC;?

Locally, Sunday, Sept. 7 will begin with a brief service to commission volunteers at 9 a.m. at St. Matthews. Members will then be off to do various projects.

These include (1) Visiting Heritage Oaks in Gastonia (operated by The Gaston, Cleveland Lincoln Lutheran Foundation) to involve residents there in activities that might include singing, playing bingo and planting flowers;

also, special â&#x20AC;&#x153;noisy offeringsâ&#x20AC;? collected by both congregations in August will be used to purchase personal items for residents and will be delivered at this time; (2) Delivering meals to homebound members of both Resurrection and St. Matthews as well as others in our community; (3) Visiting members of Resurrection and St. Matthews who are residents at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain; and (4) Cleaning the grounds at St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cemetery and hearing a brief history of the relationship these churches have with St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church; (5) Collecting and delivering needed items for the Cleveland County Abuse Prevention

Council.

Other members will be involved in preparing meals to be taken to homebound and to serve to members for lunch.

Members involved in the service projects will gather at Resurrection around noon for lunch and fellowship as they share their service experiences.

This joint venture between St. Matthews and Resurrection will enable these congregations fully to use their resources and disciples to carry out Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work in our community. It is hoped that these activities will enhance Lutheran visibility in the community and share the good news of the gospel with others.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;With You In Mind," a non-profit workshop, will be held at Hospice Board Room in Shelby from 9-11 a.m. Register with Angela Jeter at jeter05@gmail.com

Commodities distribution Sept. 10 The Shelby Lions Club will be distributing USDA commodities Sept. 10 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. Those who wish to come to the fairgrounds and fill out an application will need some identification and must live in Cleveland County. If a person is unable to come, they may send a signed note stating the number in the family, their address and their whole family income. Distribution is based on the number in the family and the income of the household.

In accordance with federal law and US Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Fellowship & Faith

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 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

First Presbyterian 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

Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055 Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331

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

Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888

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

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

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

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

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

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■ OBITUARIES Mildred Cadenhead Loving monther, grandmother KINGS MOUNTAIN– Mildred Eloise Cadenhead, 81, Kings Mountain, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at home.

She was born on September 12, 1932 in Cherokee County, to the late Jerry “Pit” Pitman and Louella J. Godfrey Thrift.

S h e was preceded in death by her husband Charles Luther Cadenhead; infant sister, Bonnie Thrift; sisters, Evelyn Ellis, Brenda Sue Friday; and brother, Ray Thrift.

She is survived by her sons, Steve Cadenhead and wife Patsy of York, SC,

Joann Lineberry Loving wife, mother, grandmother KINGS MOUNTAIN Joann Caveny Lineberry, 79, of Horseshoe Lane, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014, at her home.

A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of John Caveny Sr. and Ruth McGinnis Caveny.

She retired from Pathways in Gastonia and was a member of Advent Lutheran Church. She was a loving w i f e , mother, a n d grandm o t h e r.

The family would like to thank her church family and friends for all their love and support during her sickness.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, David James Caveny.

She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Glenn Lineberry, of the home; sons, Jonathan G. Lineberry of Dewitt, MI, Linda Ann Boone GASTONIA–Linda Ann Boone, age 68, a resident of Gaston Nursing and Rehab, Gastonia, passed away, August 19, 2014, at Caromont Health in Gastonia. Funeral plans have not been announced yet.

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David Cadenhead and wife Alisa of Virginia Beach, Va.; daughter, Linda Loftin and husband Charles of Kings Mountain; brother, Billy Wayne Thrift; eight grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.

Her funeral service was conducted Friday, Aug. 22, 2014 at Sisk-Butler Funeral & Cremation Services, Bessemer City with Rev. Tim Spencer officiating.

Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. Her family received friends Friday from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home.

To offer condolences, please visit www.siskbutler.com Arrangements by SiskButler Funeral Home, Bessemer City.

Sisk Butler Funeral Home Stephen H. Lineberry and wife Vickey of Gastonia; daughter, Beth Smith and husband Mark of Moneta, VA; brother, John Caveny Jr. and wife Elizabeth of Kings Mountain; grandchildren, Jessica O’Donohue and husband Brian of Gastonia, Alexander Lineberry of Dewitt, MI, Jacob Lineberry and Abigail Lineberry of Gastonia.

Funeral services are Wednesday, 11a.m., at Boyce Memorial A R Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Marty Ramey officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, at the church. Burial is at Mountain Rest Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to Advent Lutheran Church building fund, PO Box 2125, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain is handling the arrangements.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.claybarnette.com

Clay Barnette Funeral Home Betty Hartsoe Sessoms KINGS MOUNTAIN – Betty Hartsoe Sessoms, age 84, a resident of Kings Mountain, passed away at Willow Ridge, Rutherfordton, NC. Funeral services were held in Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Monday, August 25, 2014, 2:00 PM with Rev. Rick Asbury officiating. Visitation was 12:30 -1:30 prior to the service, with interment at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

■ POLICE ARRESTS AUG. 22: Cathleen M. Metterville, 44, 900 First St., communicating threats.

AUG. 22: Jamar D. Currence, 28, West Gold St. Apt. No. 7, domestic criminal trespassing, communicating threats, no bond.

AUG. 23: Amanda L. Flowers, 28, 207 Parrish Dr., simple assault.

AUG. 24: Leonard D. Larson, 30, 912 First St., breaking and entering, $1,000 bond, secured.

AUG. 25: Corey W. Simpson, 24, Gastonia, DWI, driving without a license, $7,500 bond, unsecured.

CITATIONS AUG. 19: Christine S. Durbin, 33, Bessemer City, failure to wear seat belt.

AUG. 23: Quinell D. Williams, 34, 520 Harmon Ct., failure to use weight-appropriate child restraint system while transporting a child less than eight years of age.

AUG. 23: Jerrian A. Currence, 24, 518 Harmon Ct., failure to use weight-appropriate child restraint system while transporting a child less than eight years of age.

AUG. 25: James D. McClain, 28, Huntersville, displaying expired registration.

INCIDENTS AUG. 18: A resident of Garrison Dr. reported damage to property after two roll-out windows were damaged at a cost of $358.

AUG. 18: A resident of Third St. reported damage to property after a side window of a vehicle was damaged.

AUG. 19: A resident of Wintergreen Ct. reported a case of identity fraud.

AUG. 19: A resident of Oak Grove Rd. reported damage to property after a trailer was scratched and a rear bumper was damaged.

The estimated total damage was $800.

AUG. 19: EZ Mobile on York Rd. reported the theft of a cell phone and a charger, with a total value of $720.

AUG. 19: An employee at the Kings Mountain Middle School reported the theft of a cell phone valued at $150.

AUG. 24: A resident of Clifton Dr. reported breaking and entering that resulted in a broken window, and theft of $164 in cash.

WRECKS AUG. 5: A 2014 Ford operated by Daryl D. Philbeck, 200 Dixon Dairy Rd., struck a parked and unoccupied 2001 Chevrolet owned by James D. Horne, Clover, S.C. The estimated damages to both vehicles was $500.

AUG. 7: Officer H.W. Carpenter said a 2003 Dodge operated by Jennie L. Hilts, Rock Hill, S.C., was sideswiped by a 2009 Honda operated by Patricia E. Haithcox, Lincolnton, while both cars were traveling westbound on U.S. 74. The estimated damages to both vehicles was $1,000.

AUG. 16: Officer H.W. Carpenter said a 2006 Mercedes operated by Tiffany S. Jones, Gaffney, S.C. was traveling north on I-85 when it swerved to avoid a large piece of rubber. The driver lost control and struck a guardrail, causing an estimated $20,000 in damage.

AUG. 16: Officer G.L. McKinney said a 1996 Kia operated by Shelby C. McNeill, Bessemer City, was struck by a 2004 Honda operated by Jigarkumar S. Patel, 903 Bethlehem Rd., while turning into Hardee’s on King St. The estimated damages to the Kia and the Honda were $3,500 and $1,500, respectively.

AUG. 18: Officer F.L. Wittington said a 2008 Chevrolet operated by A.C. Smith, 125 Elmarg Dr., sideswiped a 2004 Suzuki operated by Callie A. Whitmire, 214 Parrish Dr., near the intersection of El Bethel Rd. and County Creek Rd. The estimated damages to each vehicle was $1,000.

AUG. 18: Officer J.L. Dee said a 2008 GMC operated by George T. Taylor, Jr., Gastonia, struck a 2008 Chevy operated by Henri A. Robinson, Ellenboro, while both were traveling eastbound on U.S. 74. The estimated damages to the Chevrolet and the GMC were $3,500 and $1,000, respectively.

AUG. 18: Officer F.L. Wittington said a 1989 Dodge operated by Ciera L. Davis ran a red light at the intersection King St. and

Battleground Ave. and was struck by a 2008 Ford operated by Joseph C. Welch.

The estimated damages to the Dodge and the Ford were $3,500 and $2,000, respectively. AUG. 19: Officer F.L. Wittington said a 1978 Suzuki motorcycle operated

by Kurt M. Brandt, 105 Country Meadows Lane, collided with a parked and unoccupied 2014 Toyota owned by Linda J. Ball, Clover, S.C. The estimated damages to the motorcycle and the car were $500 and $600, respectively.

AUG. 19: Officer F.L. Wittington said a 1991 Mazda operated by James G. McKinney, 500 York Rd., rear-ended a 2007 Kia operated by Jada E. Henson, 117 Pepper Dr., on York Rd. The estimated damages to both vehicles was $500.

AUG. 21: Officer C.M. Lai said a 2010 Ford operated by Michael D. Rippy collided with a vehicle operated Regana R. Addison where U.S. Bus. 74 meets the offramp for the highway.

The estimated damage to each vehicle was $1,000.

AUG. 23: Officer C.M. Lai said a 1995 Honda operated by Seth A. Haraszkiewicz, 104 E. King St., was rear-ended by a 2012 GMC operated by Robert M. Mann, Concord, at the intersection of U.S. 74 Business and Carpenter St. The estimated damages to the Honda and the GMC were $200 and $800, respectively.

Walmart hiring for up to 190 jobs for two new area Walmart Neighborhood Markets Walmart will hire up to 190 associates to work at two new Walmart Neighborhood Market locations slated to open this winter in Gastonia and Kings Mountain. Temporary hiring centers have opened in both communities to help facilitate applications.

Gastonia applicants can apply at 546 E. Garrison Blvd. Kings Mountain applicants can apply on the second floor of the Kings Mountain Professional Center, located at 502 W. Kings St. Applications will be accepted at both hiring centers Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interested applicants may also apply online at http://careers.walmart.com.

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According to Gastonia store manager Michelle Gamble the store will be hiring both full- and part-time associates. “Walmart is a great company to work for,” said Gamble. “There is so much opportunity for growth.”

“I am excited to bring the first Walmart Neighborhood Market to Kings Mountain,” said Kings Mountain store manager Sue Jones. “I look forward to meeting applicants and providing good jobs with career opportunities to area residents.”

Walmart provides a benefits pro-

gram to eligible full- and part-time associates. For example, it provides a variety of affordable health and well-being benefits including healthcare coverage with no lifetime maximum. Walmart also offers eligible associates matching 401(k) contributions of up to 6 percent of pay, discounts on general merchandise, an Associate Stock Purchase Program and company-paid life insurance. Additionally, eligible associates receive a quarterly incentive based on store performance.

The majority of new associates will begin work in October to help prepare the store for its grand opening. *Veterans must be within 12 months of active duty and meet Walmart’s standard hiring criteria.

N.C. exports on the rise RALEIGH - North Carolina exports increased 2.7 percent in the first half of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013, growing from $14.9 billion to $15.3 billion.

“North Carolina products are in greater demand across the world,” said Governor McCrory. “We will continue to work to make it easier for North Carolina companies to market their goods and services overseas. I expect our exports to continue to grow as more international buyers learn about the quality and value of North Carolina products.”

According to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, North Carolina’s merchandise export sales for the first half of 2014 outpaced the 2013 figures for the same period in many destinations, including South Africa (147.2 per-

cent), Dominican Republic (38.7 percent), Belgium (29.9 percent), Hong Kong (27.6 percent), Saudi Arabia (26.9 percent), Mexico (18.9 percent) and Japan (6.1 percent). Key merchandise export categories include chemicals, machinery, transportation equipment, computer and electrical products, and textiles. Other export categories with high growth include electrical equipment, appliances and components, food products and wood products.

“Exports have not only increased for our traditional industries, such as textiles and food, but also for many of our newer industries as well,” said North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker. “For example, we are seeing increased exports in computers as well as electrical equipment made in North Carolina.”

The N.C. Department of Commerce works with North Carolina companies to enter world markets and develop export opportunities. Services that international trade experts provide include conducting market research, establishing best market prospects, identifying customers and partners, and other value-added services. The N.C. Department of Commerce maintains offices around the globe to support export activity and to facilitate direct investment in North Carolina.

The U.S. Export Assistance Center in Charlotte also works with companies to enhance export opportunities.

For more information about the impact of exports in North Carolina, please visit www.trade.gov/mas/ ian and the N.C. Department of Commerce at www.nccommerce.com.

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APC golf tournament set for September 6 On Saturday, September 6, Abuse Prevention Council (APC) of Cleveland County will hold its 1st Annual Golf Tournament at Riverbend Golf Club to raise funds to support the citizens of Cleveland County who need assistance.

APC asks for your support to make this golf tournament a success! We are seeking contributors who would be willing to sponsor holes, contribute door prizes and play in the tournament.

Hole sponsorship is available with the following contributions: Gold â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $250.00 and Silver â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $100.00. Entry fee is $280.00 per foursome or $70 per player. Entry fee includes one mulligan per player, one red tee per player and one string per team to be used on designated hole. Door prizes are also appreciated and will be awarded following the tournament.

Lunch will be provided at 1 pm with the tournament start at 2 pm.

APC provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and home-

less women and children. While you may or may not have been affected directly by these issues, chances are that you know someone who has been a victim at some time in their lives. The Centers for Disease Control reports that one in five women has been a victim of sexual violence and one in three women has experienced domestic violence.

In the last year, APC provided shelter for 144 victims and homeless women and children, court advocacy services for 577 victims and counseling services for 227 victims. The APC needs your support to continue to provide this much need service.

If you are willing to sponsor a hole, donate a door prize and/or play in the tournament, you may contact APC at 704-487-9325, email crobertson@apcouncil.com or contact your local board member, Cathy Moore at 704-692-9802.

We look forward to your generous donation and to seeing you at the tournament.

WOUNDED WARRIORS: bike the Garden

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These members of the Wounded Warrior project were enjoying some shade before they set off. Around 50 members rode their bikes to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden on Saturday.

From page 1A where warriors are fit with custom cycles and adaptive equipment to accommodate various injuries and physical limitations.

Unmodified road bikes are provided for warriors not requiring adaptive equipment. These are provided at no cost to warriors.

On Friday, Soldier Ride started at Latta Plantation Park in Huntersville and then went to the US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte where they enjoyed a mix of kayaking, paddleboarding and water rafting. Saturday saw the group make a loop through Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens. In total, the ride was a little more than 40 miles.

According to Soldier Ride Specialist Amanda Becker, DSBG had the exact qualities the group was looking for. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There's a great place to start, some good riding areas, and a good place to finish up and have lunch,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Becker thanked the Belmont Police Dept., Gaston County Sheriff's Dept., and New Hope VFD for escorting the risers to DSBG and providing water.

One of the riders at DSBG on Saturday was Edwin Williams.

Williams remarked on how great DSBG was to ride. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It's really beautiful,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I especially liked the warterfall bridge. It cooled me down. I enjoyed seeing the sculptures as well.â&#x20AC;?

Williams' decision to join the Army was a rather simple one. His grandfather and father had both served before him and he wanted to continue the family tradition. A native of El Paso, Texas; Edwin was raised in Baltimore, Maryland and he now calls North Carolina home after medically retiring from the Army.

During the five and half years that Edwin served, he suffered two concussions during parachute jumps while training and on deployment in Iraq, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and

MOLLETTE: American depression From page 4A new goals and new ambitions dulled the sound of the morning trumpet that beckons us to spring from our beds with energy.

Further, we know that he was dealing with his health; it is commonly reported that depression surrounds heart surgeries.

He had gone through an aortic valve replacement, a very serious surgery.

For all of us who have known at least a few depressing moments in life I would offer the following: Try to have one or two

people that you can talk to about anything. Reinvent yourself from time to time and do something different.

Get out of the house as much as possible. Limit your daily media including TV, social media etc.

Try to get daily exercise.

Physical work and activity clears some of the mental cobwebs. And, connect with your Creator. Look up for a source of help and strength that nothing or no one else can give.

Glenn Mollette is an American columnist and author.

was diagnosed with PTSD. He first learned about Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) while coaching youth baseball. One of the parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of a player recommended he consider joining the organization.

He has attended many WWP events in the past year but this will be his first Soldier Ride. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every time I go to a Wounded Warrior Project event, I look forward to the camaraderie,â&#x20AC;?

Williams said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like a family in the military. When you get out and you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see that family anymore, you start a new one. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where WWP steps in.â&#x20AC;?

As a WWP peer mentor, Edwin is able to use his own experiences to help others who are dealing with difficulties after leaving the military. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My pain is different than someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pain but we can help each other because we understand each other,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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DRUG BUST: 29 charged From page 1A Foot and Ankle, 116 Lee Street, Shelby, and arrested Dr. Steven Skorman on outstanding felony warrants.

Skorman faces 19 counts of prescribing a Carrie Mabry controlled substance without a legal medical purpose, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and possession of counterfeit CD/DVD. His $150,000 bond was secured.

Other people arrested as a result of the Earline Dodgen investigation: Carrie Lee Mabry, 816 Margrace Road, Kings Mountain, possession of Schedule IV CS (Diazepam), $1,000 secured bond.

Heather Nicole Dodgen, 4 Chesterfield Court, Kings Mountain, possession Ethan Byers with intent to sell Schedule IV CS: (Alprazolam); sell and deliver VI CS (Alprazolam), $5,000 secured bond.

Earline Dodgen, 4 Chesterfield Court, Kings Mountain, conspiracy to sell/deliver Schedule VI, CS (AlFloyd Ruff prazolam), $2500 secured bond.

Jonathan William Walls, 856 E. Zion Church Rd., Shelby, possession with intent to sell Schedule II CS (Vyvanse); sell, deliver Schedule II CS (Vyvanse), $75,000 secured bond.

Heather Susan Nicole JenkDodgen ins, 2336 Blacksburg Road, Shelby, possession with intent to sell Schedule II CS, Fentanyl, $2500 secured bond.

Rhonda Rankin Miller, 511 Baker St. Kings Mountain, possession of Schedule III on Jail premises, hydrocodone, $5,000 secured bond.

Denise Putnam Weathers, 1413 Barbee Road, Shelby, possession with intent to sell Schedule III CS (Suboxone) sell, deliver Schedule III CS Suboxone, providing a controlled substance to an inmate, Suboxone, no bond, probation hold.

Floyd Wray Ruff, 1717 Shelby Road, Kings Mountain, possession with intent to sell Schedule III, CS hydrocodone; sell, deliver Schedule III CS hydrocodone, $50,000 secured bond.

Travis Lee Little, 718 Skinner Road, Shelby, possession of Schedule III CS (hydrocodone) $50,000 secured bond.

Aaron Tiani Anderson, 803 Bethlehem Road, possession with intent to sale Schedule II CS oxycodone and sell/deliver Schedule II oxycodone, $75,000 unsecured bond.

Milia Todd Good, 2504 S. White Oak Drive, Shelby, possession with intent to sell Schedule CS Alprazolam and sell, deliver Schedule VI CS Alprazolam, $3,000 secured bond.

Robin Waynette Dalton, 510 N. Piedmont Ave., conspire to traffic in opium, Gaston County Jail.

James Michael Wooten, 1505 Bethlehem Road, Kings Mountain, possession with intent to sell Schedule II CS oxy-

codone, sell/deliver Schedule II CS oxycodone and possession with intent to sell schedule IV CS Clonazepam; $3,000 secured bond.

Charles E. Bell, 114 Victoria Court, Cherryville, trafficking James Wooten opium two counts; possession with intent to sell Schedule VI CS marijuana; sell/deliver Schedule VI marijuana; sell.deliver Schedule VI CS marijuana; possession with intent to sell Schedule IV CS Xanax; and sell, Kimbery Wells deliver Schedule IV CS Xanax, $500,000 secured bond.

Debra Ann Correll, 1810 Hephzibah Church Rd., Bessemer City, trafficking in opium three counts, $50,000 secured bond.

Kristen Leigh Jaynes, 2908 Highland Rhonda Miller Circle, Shelby, possession with intent to sell Schedule II CS (oxycodone, $2500 secured bond.

Ethan Edward Byers, 419 Stroupe Alley, Kings Mountain, exceed pseudoephedrine limits, five counts, $2500 seRobin Dalton cured bond.

Arrest warrants are still outstanding on the following people: Jo Wray Whetstine, 1717 Shelby Road, five counts trafficking opium.

Leigh Ann Johnson, 358 E. Main St., Forest City, possession with Steven intent to sell Schedule Skorman IV CS (Alprazolam) and sell, deliver Schedule II CS: Alprazolam.

Jeffery Thomas Sottile Jr., 4092 Pea Ridge Rd., Lawndale, possession with intent to sell Schedule II CS hydrocodone, sell/deliver Schedule III CS Timothy Bell hydrocodone, possession with intent to sell Schedule VI CS marijuana; sell, deliver Schedule VI, CS, marijuana.

Jonathan Darrell Humphries, 7 Bennett Dr., Kings Mountain, possession with intent to sell Schedule IV CS Alphrazolam, sell/deliver Schedule VI CS (Alprazolam).

Kimberly Dawn Wells, 306 S. Juniper St., Kings Mountain, exceed pseudoephedrine limits.

Timothy James Bell, 129 Wooding Place, exceed pseudoephedrine limits.

Gregory Keith Abernathy, 749 Bess Town Road, Bessemer City, possession with intent to sell Schedule II CAS oxycodone, sell/deliver Schedule II CS oxycodone.

Bryan Shawn Foster, 928 Pleasant Drive Lot A, Shelby, possession with intent to sell Schedule III CS hydrocodone, sell/deliver schedule III CS hydrocodone, possession with intent to sell Schedule II oxycodone; sell/deliver Schedule III CS oxycodone; possession with intent to sell Schedule IV CS Alprazolam and sell/deliver Schedule IV CS Alprazolam.

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LEGION RIDERS: Legacy Run pulls in $375,000 for scholarships

1st grade students at East Elementary head back to their classroom Monday morning.

Photos by DAVEâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;BLANTON

Rows and rows and bikes tick off heat just after the Legacy Riders pull into town on Thursday afternoon.

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SCHOOL: opens doors, kicks off new year

From page 1A West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia before ending up in Kings Mountain. The caravan was scheduled to make a stop at the American Legion World Series in Shelby Tuesday night for the Series championship baseball game, but delays and space restrictions at the venue forced a change of plans.

The scene at the American Legion Thursday was part reunion of old friends â&#x20AC;&#x201C; many of whom were veterans of Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and part respite.

Many of the bikers noted a relentless summer sun that had been their companion for much of the trip, especially on Thursday, when the temperature hit 90 degrees.

Fayetteville residents Mike Brown and Jim Vangalder enjoyed the shade of the large tent constructed by local Legion representatives and cooled off with ice water. Two days before they had joined the rally as it coursed through Danville, Va. Although Kings Mountain was the final stop of the Legacy Run, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the end of the story for most of the riders, who came from all over the Southeast and Midwest to participate.

After Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s barbecue get-together Legionnaires headed on to Charlotte Friday for the 96th annual American Legion National Convention.

Eight previous Legacy runs have raised more than $4 million for the American Legion Legacy scholarship fund, which was established

High school students line up to board a waiting bus at the end of the first day at KMHS. From page 1A Brian and Allie Keller, Legion Riders from St. Clair, Mo., are pictured with Roy Kale, a member of Post 155.

Photo by Joyce Kale

Riders wave to spectators who lined the street welcoming them to town. so the children of servicemen killed on or after Sept.

11, 2001, have the opportunity to pursue a college ed-

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ucation. Members of the American Legion Auxiliary helped prepare and serve Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meal.

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tweaking, like with the bus schedules.â&#x20AC;?

Inside East, a line of students could be seen quietly marching single file down hallways with a single finger pressed over their lips, signaling the teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mandate of quietude.

First-grade teacher Sheldon Morrissette said the first few days are about learning the ropes for her young charges â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;rules and procedures, classroom expectations.â&#x20AC;? The scene was a little more uptempo at the Kings Mountain Middle School cafeteria, where several hundred seventh and eighth graders were filling up on their first school lunch of many this year.

The schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s principal David Smith described the first day back as â&#x20AC;&#x153;calmâ&#x20AC;? for the school with expected enrollment of just under 698, adding that a very high turnout for orientation last

HERE!

Gold was discovered in this area by accident one morning when Katherine Briggs went to the spring that provided water to her household, dipped her bucket, and found a nugget in the bottom of the bucket.

Analysis found the nugget to be of the finest grade of gold ore.

This brought the N.C. gold rush, begun in the late 1790s, to the quiet White Plains community, now named Kings Mountain.

Up until the great California gold rush in 1849 and the Alaska gold rush in 1898, N.C. was one of the few sources of the precious metal in the U.S. North Carolina was know as the gold state.

(Excerpt from â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tracks Through Time: A history of the City of Kings Mountain 1874-2005â&#x20AC;&#x2122; by Dave Baity)

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Many proud seniors got creative with their car decorations to celebrate the beginning of the end of their high school careers. week probably contributed to that outcome.

KMMS students poured into the large lunch room before 11 a.m. and found three separate lines where they had their pick of hot dogs, cheeseburgers, baked beans, salads, fresh fruit, milk and juice.

At a lunch table there sat three teachers from three different disciplines â&#x20AC;&#x201C; math, science and language arts.

As they ate their lunches from home and helped their students find a seat for lunch, they discussed schedules, student dress code updates and what they said were larger than usual class sizes.

At Kings Mountain High School, the largest of Kings Mountain-area schools, where faculty had spent the last several weeks preparing for the influx of nearly 1,300 teenagers, the hard work was paying off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This has been an extraordinarily good first day,â&#x20AC;?

Principal Ronny Funderburke said as the clock pushed toward the dismissal time of 3:15. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first week of school is always chaos, but things are going very smoothly.â&#x20AC;?

Administrators reported a clot of morning traffic around the campus, but said car drop-offs and pick-ups are always higher at the very beginning of the school year. Funderburke and others said they expect congestion to ease as more take buses and settle into the new schedule of a fresh academic year.

The high school is waiting until Thursday to implement Smart Lunch schedules, a shift from conventional lunch periods

begun last year that lets students participate in clubs and, if necessary, get in tutoring time or work on special projects.

For his part, Superintendent Dr. Stephen Fisher logged nearly 140 miles driving to each school Monday to meet with principals, teachers and students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a great start,â&#x20AC;?

Fisher told the Cleveland County Board of Education, which met Monday evening. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My staff and I visited all 29 schools and met with all the principals and spoke with many of the teachers.â&#x20AC;?

He also reported to the board that enrollment system-wide was up slightly, a direction that reversed a downward trend observed in recent years.

From older students with their eyes on college applications varsity sports to those were taking their first seat in a kindergarten classroom, it was the first day of a week of getting settled and oriented.

Monday was the first day for some of the youngest students. Kindergartners have a staggered first day, to ease the transition that for some is their first experience with a structured classroom. A third of those enrolled had their first day on Monday, the rest will file in to their new environs on Tuesday and Wednesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The staggered system makes it really helpful for them to learn the procedures,â&#x20AC;? said Ronna Rawls, an East Elementary teacher with a dozen years of teaching experience under her belt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first month of kindergarten is always very exciting.â&#x20AC;?

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60th REUNION OF CLASS OF 1954 KMHS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Leah Tabor of Kings Mountain National Military Park Service presented the program â&#x20AC;&#x153;Local Men at the Battle of Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;? at the 60th reunion of the Class of 1954 of Kings Mountain High School Aug. 16 at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center.

From left to right, Norma Sipes Dye, Gaynell Scruggs Lail, Jim Pursley, Bud Rhea, Keith Burton, Gene Patterson, Carroll Bridges, Joyce Smith Metcalf, Louise Patterson Bachman, Edward Ledford, Jane Ormand Fairfax, seated, Susan Moss Grigg, Pat Davis Russell, Yvonne Carter Holland and Richard George.

â&#x2013; MEDITATION Paul embraced Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good news For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for Josh Tucker salvation to everyPastor St. Matthewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one who has faith, to Lutheran Church the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith; as it is written, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The one who is righteous will live by faith. (Romans 1: 16-17)

Good news is hard to come by in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not that good news doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exist, but that the world tends to focus on the bad rather than the good. It might be that the majority of people crave a juicy storyline â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as if good news just isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t interesting enough. Just turn on the television or pick up the newspaper and you will be inundated with stories of crime and hate; articles filled with downward trends in our economy, in our government, or in relationships. The news stations and newspapers fill the

biggest time slots and articles with the bad news of the day and save the smallest of places for the few stories that are good. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no secret that the news that is first to come before us is often not good news.

In Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letter to the Roman church, he writes that he is not ashamed of the gospel. The Greek word for gospel can also be translated as â&#x20AC;&#x153;good news.â&#x20AC;? Paul writes in this first chapter that he is not ashamed of the good news because it carries with it a power that is from God that everyone who has faith has salvation. Paul writes that contained within the gospel, the good news, the righteousness of God is revealed through

faith for us, his faithful disciples.

This is gospel for us as we spend time in the Word and in relationship with God. As we devote our time and energy to experiencing and sharing the gospel, our faith is strengthened and enriched in righteousness and for salvation. I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interesting that the times we do hear good news stories, it seems to inspire us or it warms our hearts. Likewise, as we devote our lives to Christ and to the gospel message, we are inspired to share that good news with others and our hearts are warmed with Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never ending love for us.

Let us go forth sharing the good news that Jesus loves us!

By JIM MILLER Editor

How to Get a Medicare Covered Power Scooter or Wheelchair Dear Savvy Senior, Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the process for getting Medicare to pay for an electric mobility scooter or power wheelchair? My 76year-old mother has arthritis in her knees and hips, and has a difficult time getting around anymore.

Getting an electric-powered mobility scooter or wheelchair for your mom thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s covered by original Medicare starts with a visit to her doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. If eligible, Medicare will pay 80 percent of the cost, after she meets her $147 Part B deductible. She will be responsible for the remaining 20 percent. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a breakdown of how it works.

Your first step is to call your momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doctor and schedule a Medicare required, face-to-face mobility evaluation, to determine her need for a power wheelchair or scooter. For your mom to be eligible, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to meet all of the following conditions: â&#x20AC;˘ Her health condition makes moving

around her home very difficult, even with the help of a cane, walker or manual wheelchair. â&#x20AC;˘ She has significant problems performing activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, getting in or out of a bed or chair, or using the bathroom. â&#x20AC;˘ She is able to safely operate, and get on and off the scooter or wheelchair, or have someone with her who is always available to help her safely use the device.

If eligible, your momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doctor will determine what kind of mobility equipment sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need based on her condition, usability in her home, and ability to operate it.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also important to know that Medicare coverage is dependent on your mom needing a scooter or wheelchair in her home. If her claim is based on needing it outside her home, it will be denied as not medically necessary, because the wheelchair or scooter will be considered as a leisure item.

If the doctor determines your mom needs a power scooter or wheelchair, he or she will fill out a written order or cer-

tificate of medical necessity (CMN) form for her. Once she gets that, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to take it to a Medicare approved supplier within 45 days. If your mother happens to live in one of Medicareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competitive bidding areas, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to get her device from specific suppliers approved by Medicare. To find approved suppliers and competitive bidding suppliers in your area, visit medicare.gov/supplier or call 800-633-4227.

Once you choose an approved supplier, they will send a representative to assess your momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home measuring her doorways, thresholds and overall space to ensure she gets the appropriate mobility device.

If your mom has a Medicare supplemental policy, it may pick up some, or all of the 20 percent cost of the scooter or wheelchair thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not covered by Medicare. If, however, she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have supplemental insurance, and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford the 20 percent, she may be able to get help through Medicare Savings Programs. Call your local Medicaid office for eligibility information.

Or, if you find that your mom is not

eligible for a Medicare covered scooter or wheelchair, and she canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to purchase one, renting can be a much cheaper short-term solution. Talk to a supplier about this option.

For more information, call Medicare at 800-633-4227 and request a copy of publication #11046 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Medicareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wheelchair and Scooter Benefit,â&#x20AC;? or you can read it online at medicare.gov/publications/pubs/pdf/11046.pdf.

If your mom happens to have a Medicare Advantage plan (like an HMO or PPO), sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to call her plan to find out the specific steps she needs to take to get a wheelchair or scooter. Many Advantage plans may have specific suppliers within the planâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s network theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll require her to use.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Savvy Seniorâ&#x20AC;? book.

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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.

CLEVELAND COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS meets the second Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. in the Board Room of the Board of Elections, 215 Patton Drive, Shelby.

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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 Mikie Smith, President, 704-739-4554.

SHELBY KIWANIS CLUB meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at noon, Smoke on the Square, 5 E. Marion St., or 2nd Thursday at 5:30 pm. at Dragonfly Wine Market, 101 W Warren St. Call Pres. David Barker 704-472-1286 for information.

SPECIAL EVENTS CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN upcoming events: Check out the city website www.cityofkm.com

continue October and November, all at 3 p.m., and includes light refreshments.

Mark your calendar: Sept. 14 - Tom Magnuson, “Where the early settlers traveled before 1780”; Oct. 12- Dr. Melinda Ratchford will present “the Titanic-Ship of Dreams;’’ Nov. 9 – John Krebs, “When the Spanish came through in the 1500s.” Short field trips planned in October or November. Email Greg Payseur: topgun@shelby.net FREE COMPUTER CLASSES taught by Pat Bolte are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center. Emphasis is on individual attention.

KINGS MOUNTAIN ROTARY CLUB - Meets 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 Carl Morrow at 704734-0142 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 Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Linwood Restaurant, 805 Cleveland Ave. THIRD TUESDAY MORNING MEN’S CLUB meets at 9 a.m. at Mountain View Restaurant.

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 Mountain during lunch hours. An inspirational devotion is provided. For more information call 704-472-4403.

COLONEL FREDERICK HAMBRIGHT CHAPTER Daughters of the American Revolution meets monthly for programs. Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence is eligible to join the DAR. For more information on membership or attending our meeting, please contact Loretta Cozart at 704241-2218.

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AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY meets the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 155, E. Gold Street.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 155 meets second Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Post on East Gold Street in Kings Mountain.

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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.

KINGS MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM SAY AHH! The Incredible Medical History of Kings Mountain runs until Oct. 25, open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. From doctors and dentists to pharmacies and folk remedies, this exhibit will present a historical overview of all things related to health and well-being in Kings Mountain and surrounding region. The exhibit is proudly sponsored by Cleveland County HealthCare System and Ragan and Reba Harper.

Get your tickets for TRACKS THROUGH TIME, the annual reverse raffle and auction, Saturday, Sept. 13, at Patrick Senior Center. Doors open at 5:30 p .m. Visit http:www.kingsmountainmuseum.org/annualfundraiser.html.

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Kings Mountain Arts Center 301 N. Piedmont Ave. Gift Shop features 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 704-739-2056.

“A Fresh Look,’’ exhibit continues through Aug. 30 and free to public. Sept.

2-26: Thomas K. Pauley Solo Show with reception Sept. 7 from 7-9 p.m. at Depot.

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DIVE-IN MOVIE Friday, Aug. 22 at 6 p.m., Kings Mountain Family YMCA. Family program, free and sponsored by the Library.

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PATRICK 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.

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, Beanie Weenies, peanut butter, juice boxes, crackers or cookies.

BROAD RIVER GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, 1145 County Home Rd., Shelby – archives are open every Tuesday night from 6-8 p.m. and also on the 2nd and 3rd Mondays from noon-4 p.m. and 2nd and 3rd Saturdays from 9 a.m.1 p.m. Presentations at Neal Senior Center in Shelby begin Sept. 14 and will

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.

NEW BEGINNER LINE DANCES Beginners Line Dance classes are taught

by Archie Cherpak each Wednesday from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Patrick Center.

SUPPORT GROUPS AT PATRICK CENTER- First Tuesdays 5:30 p.m.

Evening Alzheimer’s Support Group, Neisler Life Enrichment Center, Kings Mountain; first Wednesdays at 10 a.m. depression support group, Patrick Center; second Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. Evening Dementia support group, Life Enrichment Center, Shelby; fourth Tuesdays 6 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group, Life Enrichment Center, Shelby; last Mondays at 2 p.m. diabetic support and education, Patrick Senior Center.

LAST TUESDAY of each month, 5 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.

GASTON COUNTY Adult Nutrition Program - Spend one hour a month delivering a smile and a hot lunch to the home bound elderly. Help is needed in Bessemer City. To volunteer, call 704862-7676.

CHARLOTTE FOLK SOCIETYsecond Friday gatherings at 7:30 p.m., family friendly and free at Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Ave., front doors open at 7 p.m., free parking. www.folksociety.org or call 704-5637080.

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Improved East Gaston here Friday

Kings Mountain sophomore Darian McClain (23) runs hard in Friday’s season opener at Gastonia Hunter Huss. KM won 34-21.

Quick start, late McClain run spark KM over Huskies 34-21 Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers scored on their first three possessions to build a 21-0 halftime lead and Darian McClain’s 64-yard touchdown run ended Hunter Huss’s fourth quarter comeback bid as the Mountaineers defeated the Huskies 34-21 in the season opener Friday at Huss.

The Mountaineers were on the top of their game both offensively and defensively in the first half. Quarterback Brandon Bell hit sophomore split end Jake Merchant with a 31-yard touchdown pass for the team’s first score of the new season, scored a touchdown of his own on a five-yard run off guard and threw to tight end Chance Frederick for a 21-yard touchdown.

Sam Liss added the PAT from placement following Merchant’s touchdown and Bell hit Xavier Johnson for a two-point conversion following Frederick’s score.

The Mountaineers used most of the first half clock on its three touchdowns, and a fourth drive in the last seven minutes which went deep into Huss territory before they were forced to throw and had two passes fall incomplete in the final seconds.

The Huss offense had the ball for only three drives of 16 total plays in the first half. Their first possession lasted only two plays, a 28yard run around end by Maurice Smith and a fumble, which was recovered by KM’s Chance Frederick.

That set KM’s second TD drive in gear.

The Huskies managed only seven plays on their second possession, which ended with a punt that began KM’s third straight touchdown drive. On the Huskies’ third possession, Dre Bell caused a fumble and it was See KM/HUSS, 2B

Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers host a familiar East Gaston foe in their home opener Friday at 7:30 p.m. at John Gamble Stadium.

Although the Warriors come in 0-1, Coach Greg Lloyd said it would be a mistake to underestimate them.

“They are a very improved team,” he said.

“They are a lot like we are.

They played a lot of young guys last year.”

The Warriors run a mixture of the veer and shotgun, and are good in both formations, Lloyd said. They run a 3-4 on defense.

“They bring some pressure on you,” Lloyd said.

“They have a very good secondary. They’re going to be a tough test.”

The Warriors, who are looking for their best season since 2006 when, coached

by Lloyd, they shared the Big South 4A title with

KM coach Greg Lloyd keeps close eye on the action Friday at Hunter Huss. He faces his former team, East Gaston, this Friday at Gamble Stadium.

Crest and went three rounds in the state playoffs.

The Warriors lost to perennial 2A power East Lincoln last week, 31-14, but the game was much closer than the score indicates. East Gaston held the See KM/EGHS, 2B

Lady Mounties open with pair of victories

Kings Mountain wide receiver Jake Merchant leaps high for a touchdown catch in Friday’s win over Hunter Huss.

Kings Mountain High’s volleyball team opened defense of its SMAC championship last week with impressive victories over East Rutherford and Burns.

The young Lady Mountaineers rolled over East Rutherford Monday 25-14, 5-10, 25-13.

Reigning SMAC Player of the Year Kayla Bolt led the attack with 13 kills and three aces. Angel Peterson added nine kills and one ace, and Ashton Withers had two aces, six kills and one dig.

KM’s JV team lost 1825, 25-20, 6-15.

On Wednesday the Lady Mountaineers swept county rival Burns 25-13, 25-22, 25-19.

Kayla Bolt Bolt recorded 24 kills and five digs and Peterson added five kills and two aces. Gracie Hunter had 16 digs and Withers added six digs and four aces.

The JV team won 25-17, 25-16.

JVs beat Huss in opener Kings Mountain’s defense held off a potential game-tying drive by Hunter Huss in the final minutes to edge the Huskies 28-20 in the season opener for both teams Thursday night at John Gamble Stadium.

Sophomore quarterback Darren Burns had a hand in all four Mountaineer touchdowns, throwing two touchdown passes to Kaven Mosely, one to Khal Welch and scoring once himself on a 60-yard run. Burns ran for

a two-point conversion and Micah Randall kicked two extra points.

The Mountaineers lost the ball on downs at the Huss 45 late in the game and got a 30-yard run by quarterback Crawford Chandler for a first down at the KM nine yard line. But big defensive plays by Welch, Houston Carringer and Brandon Manning forced Huss to lose the ball on downs at the seven with 49 seconds remaining.

The game featured the usual first-game mistakes but also some big plays.

The Mountaineers started the scoring on its first possession, driving 76 yards to score on a 21-yard pass from Burns to Welch.

The Mountaineers drove to the Huss one, where they faced third and goal, but the Huskies’ defense rose to the occasion and stopped Burns dead in his tracks on two sneak attempts.

The Huskies’ Jerrod Jef-

feries hauled in a 14-yard pass to the 15, and then one of the most unusual plays of the season occurred when the Huss quarterback, under heavy pressure from the KM defense, retreated into the end zone where two Mountaineers had him in their grasp six yards deep in the end zone. He shook loose, though, and rambled down the visitor’s sidelines for a touchdown and a 7-6 Huss lead.

See JV/HUSS, 3B

Kings Mountain’s Kaven Mosely hauls in a touchdown pass in Thursday’s win over Hunter Huss at Gamble Stadium.

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Sports This Week Wednesday, Aug. 27 4 pm – HS cross country, KM at Ashbrook Luminary 4:30 – HS Volleyball, Draughn at KM (JV/V) 5:30 – HS Soccer, Draughn at KM (JV/V) Thursday, August 28 5 pm – HS Soccer, KM at N. Gaston (JV/V) Friday, August 29 7:30 – HS Football, E. Gaston at KM Tuesday, September 2 2 pm – HS Golf, all SMAC teams at KM 5 pm – MS Football jamboree at John Gamble Stadium; Burns vs.

Grandview and KM vs.

Northview 4:30 – HS Volleyball, KM at Crest.

5 pm – HS Soccer, KM at Crest (JV/V) Wednesday, Sepember 3 4 pm – HS Tennis, RS Central at KM 5:30 – HS Soccer, RS Central at KM (JV/V)

KMMS to host football jamboree Kings Mountain Middle School will host a four-team football jamboree September 2 at John Gamble Stadium.

Burns will battle Grandview at 5 p.m., followed by Kings Mountain and Northview at 6 p.m.

The middle school regular season will begin Wednesday, Sept. 10 with Kings Mountain hosting Shelby at 5 p.m.

Athletic passes on sale at KMHS Kings Mountain High School athletic passes are now on sale in the school office.

Passes and prices include: -All-season pass, $30 (admits one to every regular season home football game.

-Student pass, $45 (admits one student K-12 to every regular season athletic event.

-All-sports pass, $100 (admits one adult to every regular season athletic event.

-Mountaineer pass, $175 (admits two adults to every regular season athletic event.

-Booster Club membership, $20 (includes reserved parking at home football games).

KM/HUSS: Varsity wins 34-21 with spark from late McClain run KM/EGHS: Improved East From page 1B Gaston could recovered by Dylan Frederick. prove trouble After the Huskies lost the ball on downs at the KM 36 for KM to begin the second half, the Mountaineers marched 64 yards in 14 plays to go up 28-0 on a one-yard sneak by Bell and a 30-yard extra point by Liss.

The early success on a hot, humid night probably took some energy out of the KM offense, and the Huss O was pretty much rested because of the Mountaineers’ early dominance.

“It was probably the hottest and most humid night I’ve experienced in 20 years of coaching,” said Coach Greg Lloyd of the Mountaineers. “We faded a little bit in the second half but we had only one guy that cramped up. It was a fairly solid effort for the first time out. We played pretty well.”

Kings Mountain dominated time of possession, running 72 total plays to 35 by the Huskies.

“I think that’s the formula for winning,” Coach Lloyd said. “We made a lot of third down conversions and one fourth down. That was one of the major contributors. It gave us a lot of confidence.”

Led by All-Big South quarterback Andrew Jordan, the Huskies needed just five plays to cut the Mountaineer lead to 28-14. On the fourth play following a KM punt, Jordan capped off a 49-yard drive with a four-yard burst up the middle; and after the Huss defense held the Mountaineers to three and out Jordan hit Antwanez Barnett on a 52-yard touchdown strike.

Just as quickly as a possible comeback bid began, it ended four plays later when KM sophomore running back Darian McClain got great blocking from guard Max Peterson and tackle

From page 1B

Kings Mountain offensive players cool down while the defense stops Hunter Huss in Friday’s season opener. Left to right are J’air McCluney, Graham Keeter, Brandon Bell and Corey Hester.

KM kickers lose two close ones Kings Mountain’s defense rests after stopping the Huss offense in Friday’s game. Left to right are Dre Bell, Marquis Camp, Dwayne Capps, Collin Watkins and Dylan Frederick.

Keenan Baker on the right side of his offensive line and rambled 64 yards for the clinching touchdown.

“He (McClain) got good blocking, hit the hole hard and broke some tackles and made a big play for us,” Coach Lloyd said. “I thought as a whole the offensive line gave a pretty good effort. We didn’t have

that many missed assignments.

“The defense played well for the most part. The secondary got beat a couple of times but it was a good team win.”

The Huss offense added one final score when Jordan hit sophomore speedster Deon Eaddy on a slant across the middle and the

sophomore running back zig-zagged through the KM secondary for a 43-yard catch and run TD. But that would be it for the Huskies as KM used the inside running of J’air McCluney, McClain and Bell to take the final 5:18 off the clock.

KM-HUSS POSTGAME PLAYERS OF GAME Offense – Brandon Bell, QB, 14-20 passing, 167 yards; 21-59 rushing. Darian McClain, RB, 15-129 rushing, 3-26 receiving. Linemen Max Peterson and Keenan Baker, good blocking.

Defense – Chance Frederick, fumble recovery; Dylan Frederick, fumble recovery. Dre Bell, caused fumble PLAYS OF THE GAME Jake Merchant, leaping 31-yard TD reception for first TD of season; Darian McClain’s 64-yard run for clinching TD in fourth quarter.

lead early in the second half before the deeper Mustangs made a comeback.

“They’re every bit as good as East Lincoln,” Coach Lloyd said.

Lloyd said the key for the Mountaineers this week is to fix a few problem areas and keep improving.

“We’ve got certain positions where we need to play a little better,” he said. “We need to continue to be a physical team and do a better job of tackling.”

Although it will probably be hot again Friday, Lloyd said the Mountaineers need to dominate time of posslession to keep the ball out of the Warriors’ hands.

“And when we are on defense, we need to make big plays,” he added.

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HOW THEY DID IT

KM – 2:09 – Bell 5-run (kick failed). 65 yard drive, 13 plays, featuring 5-21 rushing by Bell.

FIRST QUARTER KM – 7:50 – Jake Merchant, 31 pass from Brandon Bell (Sam Liss kick). 77yard drive, 8 plays featuring receptions of 12 yards by Crocker and 19 and 31 yards

by Merchant.

SECOND QUARTER KM – 7:32 – Chance Frederick 21-pass from Bell ( Xavier Johnson pass from Bell). 53-yard drive, 9 plays featuring 13-yard screen pass to McClain and 10-yard reception by Shawn Adams.

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YARDSTICK KM First downs 19 Yds. Rushing 261 Yds. Passing 168 Passes 14-21 Fumbles lost 0 Yds. Pen. 35 Punts 1-35

KM HH

HH 10 123 168 7-16 2 80 3-37

Score by quarters: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total 13 8 7 6 34 0 0 0 21 21

THIRD QUARTER KM – 2:21 – Bell 1-run (Liss kick). 64-yard drive, 14 plays after defense stopped HH on 4th and 7. McCluney 10-yard run, Crocker receptions of 9 and 12 yards, McClain key 12-yd. catch and run for first and goal at HH two yard line.

FOURTH QUARTER Huss – 9:00 – Andrew Jordan, 4 run (Seth Jones kick). 48 yards, 4 plays

keyed by 40-yard pass to Carson at KM four.

Huss – Antwanez Barnett, 52-pass (Jones kick). First play after KM punt.

KM – 6:50 – McClain 64run (kick failed). 80-yard, 3play drive including 15-yd. reception by Chance Frederick.

HH – 5:24 – Deon Eaddy, 42 pass from Jordan (Jones kick). 58-yd., 3-play drive aided by 15-yard roughing the passer penalty against KM.

Offense by the numbers KM RUSHING Brandon Bell 22-70, Darian McClain 15-129, Jair McCluney 12-57, Tico Crocker 2-3, Xavier Johnson 1-0, Dylan Frederick 1-2.

KM PASSING Bell 14-20-168; Adams 0-1.

KM RECEIVING Chance Frederick 3-40, Tico Crocker 4-35, Jake Merchant 3-57, Darian McClain 3-26, Shawn Adams 1-10.

Kings Mountain High’s soccer team opened its season last week with close losses to non-conference teams.

West Lincoln came to Gamble Stadium Monday for the season opener and erased an early 1-0 deficit to defeat the Mountaineers 2-1.

On Wednesday, the Mountaineers traveled to Highland Tech in Gastonia and lost 3-2.

“We had a very hard fought loss to a very skilled West Lincoln team,” according to head coach Dan Potter. “The boys had their moments of playing some good possession soccer but we had a difficult time in our attacking third of the field.”

The Mountaineers came out with a lot of energy but their passes were a bit off as they experienced some early season jitters. They broke the ice early as Max Sappia took a direct kick from 35 yards out and passed a long cross to Robert Baker, who headed in the first goal just five minutes into the match.

The visitors answered with a goal 15 minutes later on a 45 yard shot that just tucked under the crossbar.

The Mountaineers came out in the second half and played a better passing game but failed to penetrate the final 25 yards to get good looks at the West goal.

The Mountaineers got burned on a long ball as the West attacker had a 15 yard head start on the KM defenders. He dribbled three touches before the Mountaineers could get close and slotted a ball past KM goalie Jarrett Ledford for the game-winner with seven minutes remaining.

The Mountaineers outshot their opponent 11-7 but failed to find the net in the closing moments. Jordan Sweezy made a fine run down the left flank in the last two minutes but his shot whistled just wide of the far post.

“We were disappointed with the result after all the hard work the players had put in all summer,” said Potter.

The Mountaineers fell behind early at Highland Tech as the Rams took a 1-0 lead just 10 minutes into the match.

The Mountaineers began to find their stride but were called for a penalty kick with 10 minutes left in the half. Goalie Jarrett Ledford See KICKERS, 3B

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JV/HUSS:

Touchdown Club seeking sponsors for new lockers The Kings Mountain Touchdown Club is asking the public’s help to complete the funding of the new Kings Mountain High School field house.

The total cost of the project is $1.1 million and is within $90,000 of being completed funded.

The Touchdown Club last week launched a drive to sell sponsorships for the 150 lockers in the new field house, the Bill Bates Field House, and the new girls softball field house.

For $300, you can spon-

sor a locker and have your name or anyone else’s put on a special black and gold plaque that will permanently displayed on the lockers. A sample plaque is available for viewing. You can choose to donate, honor, or in memory of a former athlete, student, coach, teacher or supporter of Kings Mountain High School.

The first plaque was put in place last Thursday and is in memory of the late Calvin Stephens, a Shrine Bowl offensive lineman at

KMHS in 1985, an AllAmerican at the University of South Carolina, and pro football player with the New England Patriots.

David Brinkley, president of the Touchdown Club, and board member Jeff Falls, who is spearheading this project, hope to raise at least $30,000 to help pay down the loan.

Those interested in participating in this project can contact Jeff Falls at 704937-3597, 704-860-1883 or mjfalls10@carolina.rr.com for more information.

Mounties win opener 28-20 From page 1B

Jeff Falls stands in front of an engraved plaque given in memory of the late KMHS football star Calvin Stephens that has been attached to one of the lockers in the Mountaineers’ new field house.

KMCC foursome takes team title in CC Amateur WITH PICTURES BY GARY SMART

Photos by Gary Smart

Kings Mountain's Sara Pasour sets up Ky'Myiah Pressley for a kill in lest week's SMAC volleyball game with Burns.

Kings Mountain Country Club placed three golfers in the top five to win the club team championship in the annual Cleveland County Amateur Championship which concluded with an 18-hole Sunday round at KMCC. The 54-hole tournament was played over a three-day period with the first two rounds at River Bend and

Deer Brook.

Jody Clary of Shelby won the individual championship for the third year in a row, but it took a par on the second hole of sudden death for him to defeat Kings Mountain’s Eric Spicer.

Clary had a three-day total of 72-68-78 – 218.

Spicer shot an even par 72 Sunday on his home course to finish 71-75-72 – 218.

Josh Etters of Kings Mountain finished third with a 74-74-71 – 219 and Will

Franks was fifth with a 7276-72 – 220. Franks lost a playoff to Jerry Austin for fourth place.

Teenager Pierce Robinson of Kings Mountain joined Spicer, Etters and Franks on the championship team. They had a combined score of 656 to edge Deer Brook by five strokes.

Ty Withers of Kings Mountain won the second flight.

It was short-lived, though, as Kaven Mosley returned the ensuing kickoff all the way to the Huss 13 and then caught a 15-yard pass from Burns to put KM back on top. Burns ran the two-point conversion to make the score 14-7.

The Mountaineers put two quick touchdowns on the board in the third period to take a 28-7 lead. Burns went 65 yards on a keeper and Randall added the PAT; and with 6:21 left in the quarter Mosely hauled in a 30-yard touchdown pass and Randall again added the point after.

Marvin Reynolds of the Huskies returned the ensuing kickoff 65 yards to cut the margin to 28-14 and the Huskies closed out the scoring at the 1:57 mark of the third period on a 28-yard reception by Cammron Montgomery.

Kings Mountain got a good defensive effort from several players, including Eric Garcia and AJ Austin.

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Mountaineer Club started youth football in 1949 With Shu Carlton’s high school football teams making great strides in the late 1940s, a group of Kings Mountain men decided it would be great to establish a feeder program and they formed a booster’s association known as the Mountaineer Club.

The club with the help of local individuals and businesses organized a four-team “grammar school” league which included the ParkGrace Wildcats, West Blue Devils, Central Bullets and East Keeter Kats. Teams were comprised of sixth, seventh and eighth graders.

The original Mountaineer Club “committee” consisted of Dan Huffstetler, chairman, and E.E. Marlowe, Shorty Edens, Shu Carlton, Carl Mauney, Rowell Lane and Don Parker.

Coaches included Don Ellison, W.J. Fulkerson, James Gibson, Bill Harmon, Bob Huffstickler, Bud Medlin,

Charles Neisler, Henry Neisler and Pink Ware.

Teams played their games at City Stadium (now Shu Carlton Stadium) and Coach Don Parker, Buck Allran and high school players served as game officials.

Merle Valentine was a 103-pound sixth grader in ’49 when he played right guard for the West School Blue Devils. The league produced many players who would become members of the first KMHS championship football team in 1955, including Valentine, All-American quarterback George Harris who later starred at Duke University. In ’49, though, he was a 83-pound center for West.

The league later became the Kings Mountain midget league, and though it is no longer associated with schools it evolved into the Optimist Club Pop Warner program.

Members of the original

grammar school league in 1949 were: Park-Grace Wildcats – Herman Blalock, Robert Neisler, Carroll Hutto, James Beheler, Flem Mauney, Bobby Moore, Leland Moore, Bobby McFalls, Spurgeon Boheler, Kenneth Cloninger, Bill Rhea, Harley Herron, Dick Smith, Lloyd Blanton, Houston Mitchem, Lloyd Franks, Terry Ledford, Earl Stroupe, Robert Champion, Dick Williamson, Carl Bridges and James Caldwell.

West School Blue Devils – Ronald Layton, Eddie Goforth, Dean Blackwell, Bob Bolds, George Harris, Earl Marlowe, Ranny Arnette, James Rushing, Willie Green, Ken Roberts, Palmer Huffstetler, Bill Bumgardner, Bud Rhea, Gene Patterson, Merle Valentine, Carrol Morrow, James Abernathy, Lewis Cole, Michael Houser, Yates Pennington, Bill Huffstickler, Joe Meek Ormand, Harold Jack-

son and Bud Falls.

Central School Bullets – Jim McDaniel, Pete Hinson, Buddie Mayes, Dickie Woodward, Charles Bridges, Giles Cornwell, Buddie Barnett, Jim Gunnells, Scott Hovis, Arthur Howell, William Jones, Joe Hutchins, Edward Ledford, Don Falls, Sammie McCarter, Charles Smith, Don Barrett, Dicky Croker, Gene Harmon, Quincey Cashion, Richard George and Ollie Harris.

East School Keeter Kats – Jerry Ross, Olin Sutherland, Clyde Cobb, Willie Patterson, Jerry Logan, Glenn Cable, David Hullender, James Roper, Billy Robbs, Jimmy Robbs, Alfred Wright, Pete Falls, Douglas Carroll, Richard Lynn, Bobby Bagwell, R.C. Lefevers, Frank Phillips, Leonard Wright, Carl Barnett, Jack Fletcher, Max Blanton and Don Connor.

Merle Valentine supplied this photo of some of the Kings Mountain grammar school league football players in the early 1960s. Left to right are Rick Moore, Tommy Burns, Wayne Mullinax and Gene Putnam. Back are Charlie Smith, left, and Merle Valentine.

Kings Mountain Middle Former KM players in college School fall sports schedules FOOTBALL

SEPTEMBER 2 – Middle School jamboree at KMMS. 5 p.m., Burns vs.

Grandview; 6 p.m., KMMS vs. Northview.

10 – Shelby 17 – at Lincolnton 24 – North Lincoln OCTOBER 1 – East Lincoln 8 – at West Lincoln 15 – Burns 22 – First round playoffs (#2 West at #1 East) 29 – Championship at West

CROSS COUNTRY

SEPTEMBER 8 – Kings Mountain, Chase, East Rutherford and East Lincoln at West Lincoln.

22 – Kings Mountain, Burns, North Lincoln and Lincolnton at East Lincoln 29 – Crest, Burns and Shelby at Kings Mountain OCTOBER 6 – Conference Meet at Shelby

GOLF

SEPTEMBER 16 – Kings Mountain and East Lincoln at North Lincoln 23 – North Lincoln and Rutherford County at Kings Mountain 30 – Kings Mountain and Lincolnton at West Lincoln OCTOBER 7 – Kings Mountain and Lincolnton at Rutherford

County 14 – Kings Mountain, Crest and Burns at Shelby 21 – Conference at Rutherford County

SOCCER AND SOFTBALL

SEPTEMBER 16 – at Burns 18 – Shelby 23 – at West Lincoln 25 – North Lincoln 30 – at Crest OCTOBER 2 – at Lincolnton 7 – at Chase 14 – at East Rutherford 21 – RS Central 23 – East Lincoln 28 - #4 at #1 and #3 at #2 30- Championship

KMHS spikers sweep Shelby Kings Mountain High’s women’s volleyball team posted its third straight SMAC victory Monday at Shelby 25-17, 25-9 and 2517.

Sara Pasour had a big match with 30 assists and two aces. Kayla Bolt had 17 kills and three aces, and Angel Peterson had four kills and one ace.

The Lady Mountaineers host a strong Draughn team Wednesday and travel to Crest next Tuesday.

When dining out, make better choices How often do you eat out? Once a day? Once a week? Rarely? Almost every meal?

People who eat out more often, particularly at fast food restaurants, are more likely to be overweight or obese. However, you can still manage your body weight when eating out by making better choices.

To eat out without blowing your calorie budget, there are three things to think about: 1. WHAT you are eating and drinking, 2. HOW MUCH you are eating and drinking, and 3. HOW your meal is prepared.

Get Started making better choices when eating out: • What are you eating and drinking?

• Check posted calorie amounts, and choose lower calorie menu options.

Many restaurants post calories on menus, in pamphlets, or on their websites.

Compare food and beverage options and think about how they fit within your daily calorie limit. For example, if your daily calorie limit is 1600 calories, think twice before ordering a meal with 1300 calories.

Also, don't forget about the

calories from drinks, dressings, dips, appetizers, and desserts. They all count!

• Choose dishes that include vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, and lean protein foods. Focusing on smart food choices from each of the 5 food groups can help you stay on track at restaurants.

• Think about what you drink. Ask for water or order fat-free or low-fat milk, unsweetened tea, or other drinks without added sugars. If you choose to drink alcoholic beverages, select options with fewer calories. For example, a frozen pina colada or margarita can have over 400 calories. You can check the calorie content of other beverages by going to Food-A-Pedia.

• Watch out for desserts.

Some restaurants are serving small portions of desserts, which can help decrease calorie intake. However, as a good rule, eat dessert less often.

• How much are you eating and drinking?

• Avoid oversized portions. A major challenge for many people when they eat out is being served large portions. Most people eat

and drink more when served larger portions. To overcome this challenge, choose a smaller size option, share your meal, or take home half of your meal. For example, hamburgers can range from as few as 250 calories to 800 calories or more. Choose a smaller option with fewer calories.

• To help you eat less when eating out, order from the menu instead of heading for the all-you-can-eat buffet.

Many people overeat at buffets. Getting a plate of food, instead of unlimited access to food, may help you eat less. Don't forget that you don't have to clean your plate.

• How is your meal prepared?

• Order steamed, grilled, or broiled dishes instead of those that are fried or sauteéd. Avoid choosing foods with the following words: creamy, breaded, battered, or buttered. These words indicate that the food is higher in calories.

• Ask for dressings, sauces, and syrups "on the side" so you can add only as much as you want. These sides are often high in calories – so don't eat much of them.

A number of former Kings Mountain High School football players will begin their 2014 football seasons this week and next.

Among them are: -Cedric Thompson, a junior who is on the twodeep chart at East Carolina University as an inside receiver and special teams player. Thompson played in seven games with the Pirates last year and caught four passes for 38 yards. He has drawn rave reviews from coaches for his work in the off-season and preseason. The Pirates open their season Saturday at 8 p.m. against North Carolina Central.

-Matt Turner and Shelton Watson at Guilford College. Although Guilford’s 2014 roster has not been posted, both are expected to be on the team as the Quakers look for an improved season. Both started last season, Turner on the offensive line and Watson in the secondary.

-Ed Blackburn, a sophomore wide receiver/punter at Lenoir-Rhyne College.

-Ed Hopper, redshirt

sophomore at UNC Pembroke where he started all 11 games last year.

-Chaz Gamble, a freshman lineman at North Carolina Wesleyan.

- Jonathan Clark, a quarterback at Limestone College in Gaffney, SC, which is playing football for the first year. The Saints will open their season against Wingate Sept. 6 at 1 p.m. at the Reservation at Gaffney High School.

- Tim Hines, a senior wide receiver at Davidson College. Hines was one of the Wildcats’ leading receivers his first two years but had a season-ending injury in the second game of last season.

In addition to the athletes, several former Kings Mountain players and coaches are involved in high school and college football, including (but this may not be a complete list): - David Clark, who is the linebacker coach at Guilford College.

- Ron Massey, beginning his third year as head coach at Piedmont High.

- Jerry Jordan, head

CEDRIC THOMPSON coach at Highland Tech in Gastonia.

- Dave Farquharson, assistant coach at Gastonia Forestview.

- Aubrey Hollfield, assistant coach at Shelby.

- Kareem Marshall and Julius Curry, assistant coaches at Hunter Huss.

- Rick Fortner, assistant coach at Bessemer City.

- Jon Fleisher, assistant coach at Gaffney. (Justin Clark, son of former Mountaineer assistant coach Bruce Clark, is quarterbacks coach at Gaffney).

Looking for great customer service?

“I feel fortunate to have service businesses I can rely on such as my mechanic, and my pharmacist to name a couple.

One such company is Plonk Tire in Kings Mountain.

On Friday May 23 (Memorial Day weekend) at 5:20 p.m., after getting off work, I was en-route with my family and a trailer full of my mobile DJ equipment to perform at a wedding reception for my niece in Mooresville. As we approached the Bessemer City exit a tire blew out on my trailer so bad it ripped the fender.

We pulled off the interstate at the exit where two highway patrolmen were parked. We asked them for assistance and were informed they were looking for speeders and were unable to assist 227 S. Cherokee St us.

In panic mode I called Plonk 704.739.0193 Tire. Tim informed me they closed at 5:30; asked me what was going on and said he had no way to get to me but would stay at the business if I could get the tire there. I started making phone calls trying to find help but it was Memorial Day weekend.

Finally we decided to unhook the trailer full of music equipment. My son-in-law would stay with the trailer and I would take the tire to the shop. As we got the tire off I tried to call Plonk Tire back to let them know I was coming but there was no answer. I was starting to lose faith because I thought he would stay until he heard from me.

About that time a truck pulled up behind us. It was Tim from Plonk Tire who had found transportation and had come to pick up the tire!

I followed him back to the store which he had kept open past closing time, and had paid an employee to stay and fix our tire. This enabled us to get back on the road and complete our journey and job.

They did not have to stay and help me, expecially on a holiday weekend, but they did.

This is the kind of customer service that so many people lack. I promise you, I will never again do tire business with anyone other than Plonk Tire!

If true customer service and a company that cares about their customers is what you are looking for, I hope you too will visit Tim and Dale at Plonk Tire.”

Mark Blanton Kings Mountain

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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

KMHS senior excels in Summer Ventures program Tanner Marc Orders spent four weeks attending Summer Ventures at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Tanner was nominated through Kings Mountain High School and competed with over 1,200 students to attend this rigorous summer camp. Four major universities across North Carolina select approximately 50 students to attend the program at each college. Students were selected to attend the college based on their application for the program of choice.

Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics is a residence life program of rigorous academic studies for high school students who are interested academically and professionally in science and mathematics.

Tanner chose to participate in the Biomedical Research program that was offered at Appalachian State University. Students were required to conduct a research project, write a formal paper, and present the results of their data collection and observations to parents, other students and faculty in a research presentation. Tanner was elected to participate in the Biomedical Science unit of study working under the direction of Dr. Chishimba (Nathan) Mowa and Brandon Smith.

Tanner and his partner, Vernon Espinoza, conducted research, collected laboratory

Tanner Marc Orders data, and presented their research on the topic Antibacterial Properties of Moringa Oleifera Extracts against Eschericha Coli.

Their presentation was nominated by peers and faculty to represent the Biomedical Sciences division of Summer Ventures Class of 2014 at the overall presentations for the Catalyst Awards ceremony. Their research won the Catalyst Award, and Tanner and Vernon will proceed to present their research information at the Catalyst Awards presentations at N. C. State University in November. Tanner is a senior at Kings Mountain High School and is an active member of the KMHS Marching and Blazer bands, track discus thrower, and numerous clubs and organizations.

He hopes to pursue a career in chemistry and medicine upon graduation from high school.

BIG CAR SHOW WAS MISSION FUNDRAISER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Peoples Baptist Church held the second annual Big Toy, Car, Truck and Bike Show recently for benefit of missions. In addition to the display of vintage and new cars, trucks and bikes, there was food and entertainment on the church grounds. From left, Rev. Billy Houze, pastor, Mayor Rick Murphrey and Travis Cole of Fort Mill, SC take a look at Cole's entry in the event.

Photo by ELLIS NOELL

Vagnozzis wins sweepstakes to Crayola Experience

Registration open for Step One Challenge, 5K/Fun Run SHELBY - The Cleveland County Health Department along with the Alliance for Health and other sponsors are teaming up to bring Cleveland County residents the 9th annual Step One Challenge, Cleveland Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only 6 week walking challenge.

The contest is free and open to all residents of Cleveland County ages 12 and older. The Step One Challenge is a communitywide approach to increasing physical activity and supporting obesity prevention strategies.

Participants form teams of three to six individuals and sign a consent form upon registration.

Participants ages 12 and older will receive a pedometer and walking log on which to record their total daily steps; family members of all ages are encouraged to walk together.

Registration for teams is now open.

The Step One Challenge will kick off on Saturday, Sept. 6 and will conclude on Friday, Oct. 17. Registration packets are available at the front desks of the Cleveland County Health Department, libraries, senior centers in Shelby and Kings Mountain and all YMCA locations.

The registration deadline is Aug. 29 at 5:00 p.m. Reg-

istration will not be accepted without signed consents from all team members.

Winners will be determined by dividing the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total number of steps by the number of registered team members to determine the average number of steps per person. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place teams based on the average number of steps per person.

County residents are invited to participate in the 3rd annual Step One 5K/Fun Run presented by Shelby Savings Bank and scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 6. This event will begin at 9:00 a.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Pre-registration for the 5K race is $15.00; packets for pre-registered runners may be picked up on Friday, Sept. 5, from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Cleveland County Health Department Annex.

Same day registration for the 5K will be $20.00 and opens at 8:00 a.m. on race day. For more information and to register, please visit www.steponechallenge.org.

The Fun Run is free and open to children ages 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7, and begins at 10:00 a.m. For additional information, please contact Tyler McDaniel at 704-484-5143 or Katie Bryant at 704-4845128.

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EASTON, PA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; In the age of digital everything, online contests and giveaways are everywhere - but you never think you're actually going to win one, Cheryl Vagnozzi of Kings Mountain said recently, as she stood in the Crayola Store at Crayola Experience in Easton, Pa. But that's exactly what happened.

"I still can't believe it," Vagnozzi said. "I feel so lucky."

Vagnozzi, her children Hannah, 10, and Anthony, 14, and her mother, Marion Weiss, visited the world's only Crayola Experience on Sunday, Aug. 24, after winning the Snyder's of Hanover/Crayola 2013 Crayola Experience Sweepstakes earlier this year. As a "home-school family" Vagnozzi says she and her family have a modest budget that doesn't typically allow for extravagances.

"I want Snyder's to know this went to a family that never would have had a chance to do this otherwise," she said. "and it's been such an incredible special experience."

The family enjoyed a day exploring four floors of 25hands of attractions -including "Be a Star," where you can star in your own coloring page, and "Wrap it Up!" where you can name and wrap your very own Crayola crayon.

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They were granted free lunch, a family photo and T-shirts as well as a $250 shopping spree. The Marker Maker had been on Hannah's wish list for a while, so that was the first thing in the bag.

The 10-year-old also said she could barely contain her excitement at seeing crayons made live in The Factory Show, as she had just done a 4-H presentation on that very topic.

"I love Crayola," she confessed, as she colored at Crayola Experience's Colossal Caddy.

After learning that the Crayola Experience recently announced a second location to open in Orlando's Florida Mall Weiss, a Florida native, was pleased.

"Maybe we'll visit that one next," Weiss said.

Lewis to perform in Clover Master Sergeant Marva J. Lewis will be featured vocalist when the Jazz Ambassadors of The U.S. Army Field Band of Washington, DC perform a free summer concert Friday, Aug. 29, at 8 p.m. at Clover School District Auditorium.

Admission is free but tickets are required by calling 1-803-222-8018.

Lewis is originally from Denison, Texas. She attended Wiley College in Marshall, Texas, on a choir scholarship and graduated in 1988 with a BA degree in Business Administration. In 1989, Lewis joined the United States Army as a Petroleum Supply Specialist.

From 1990â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1991, she served three campaigns in the Persian Gulf War with the 15th Forward Support

Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division from Fort Hood, Texas. After returning from the Middle East, she was reassigned to Camp Casey, Korea.

While singing karaoke at a unit function, she was heard by the Republic of Korea head of Army Entertainment and recruited to tour Korea. She was subsequently selected for the 1993 and 1994 Army Soldier Shows, and performed at more than 50 military installations throughout the United States, Panama, Puerto Rico, and Germany.

In December 1995, she was selected as the featured vocalist with the Jazz Knights of the United States Military Academy Band and reassigned to West Point, New York. She joined the Jazz Ambassadors in September 1999.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

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VA takes next step to modernize scheduling Announces request for proposal for new scheduling system WASHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Monday announced plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a new Medical Appointment Scheduling System; the next step in a series of actions VA has taken to replace its antiquated legacy scheduling system.

The new system will improve access to care for Veterans by providing medical schedulers with cuttingedge, management-based scheduling software. The RFP will be made public by the end of September 2014; eligible vendors will have 30 days to respond from the day of issuance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want this process to be open to all eligible vendors to make sure the Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Veterans have the full benefits the innovative marketplace has to offer,â&#x20AC;? said VA Secretary Robert McDonald. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we can put a solid scheduling system in place, this will free up more human resources to focus on direct Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; care. As VA recommits to its mission of caring for Veterans and evaluating our actions through the lens of what serves them best, we know a better scheduling system is necessary to provide them the timely, quality health care that they have earned and deserve.â&#x20AC;?

VA will issue a draft RFP prior to releasing the full RFP to maximize industry and stakeholder input. The solicitation will require a two-part demonstration of capabilities: a written proposal and a technical demonstration to scheduling staff. VA hopes to award the contract by the end of the calendar year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;VA chose a full- and open-competitive strategy to acquire a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;commercial, off-the-shelfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; scheduling

system,â&#x20AC;? said Stephen Warren, VAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chief Information Officer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want a system that is user-friendly and tailored specifically for our Veterans.â&#x20AC;?

Even as VA issues an RFP to replace the existing system, efforts are underway to make the current system easier to use for schedulers and Veterans. Among those enhancements: â&#x20AC;˘ VA recently awarded a contract to improve the existing scheduling interface, providing schedulers a calendar view of resources instead of the current text-based, multiplescreen view. This update is scheduled to begin roll out beginning in January 2015. â&#x20AC;˘ VA is also developing mobile applications to allow Veterans to directly request certain types of primary care and mental health appointments (scheduled to begin deployment December 2014). Another application under development will give VA schedulers an easier-touse interface to schedule medical appointments (scheduled to begin deployment December 2014). â&#x20AC;˘ VA is also rolling out new clinical video telehealth capabilities in October 2014 to further enhance access to care.

As part of the current RFP preparation process, VA is working with Veteran Service Organizations (VSO) to incorporate the groupsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; feedback on requirements important to Veterans. VAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s VSO partners are currently reviewing user experience and business process documentation, and VA will continue to consult with VSOs as it works toward publishing its acquisition solicitation.

VAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acquisition process will comply with recently established legislative requirements related to the Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scheduling software.

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Mission Creep in Iraq

By Sheldon Richman There are several reasons not to intervene militarily in another countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conflict, even modestly. One is the potential for mission creep.

We already could detect the signs of mission creep in Iraq.

Now, with the stepped-up U.S. airstrikes after the Islamic State's horrific execution of American reporter Jim Foley, the signs are clearer than ever.

On August 7, Barack Obama said that the U.S. airstrikes in northern Iraq were to protect Americans from the Islamic Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s threat to the Kurdish city of Erbil, where the U.S. government has a consulate. He also said Americans would be protected anywhere in Iraq, including Baghdad. Finally, he said airstrikes would be part of a humanitarian mission to save â&#x20AC;&#x153;thousands â&#x20AC;&#x201D; perhaps tens of thousandsâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; of Yezidis who were trapped and desperate on Mount Sinjar.

But in later statements Obama intimated that he had other objectives.

On August 9 he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will continue to provide military assistance and advice to the Iraqi government and Kurdish forces as they battle these terrorists, so that the terrorists cannot establish a permanent safe haven.â&#x20AC;?

That is much broader than the mission first outlined. Will American ground troops be introduced next if airpower wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t suffice to root out the Islamic State? Obama says no, but only a fool would take that promise to the bank.

He added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wherever and whenever U.S. personnel and facilities are threatened, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my

obligation, my responsibility as commander in chief, to make sure that they are protected.â&#x20AC;? Of course one way to protect personnel is to remove them from the war zone. But Obama will have none of that: â&#x20AC;&#x153;And weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not moving our embassy any time soon. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not moving our consulate any time soon. And that means that, given the challenging security environment, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to maintain vigilance and ensure that our people are safe.â&#x20AC;?

That, I submit, could easily transform into a justification for a far broader mission.

We can see this with the American airstrikes that helped Kurdish and Iraqi forces retake the Mosul Dam, although Obama spun it differently. In a letter to Congress he wrote, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The mission is consistent with the presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s directive that the U.S. military protect U.S. personnel and facilities in Iraq, since the failure of the Mosul Dam could threaten the lives of large numbers of civilians and threaten U.S. personnel and facilities â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including the U.S. embassy in Baghdad.â&#x20AC;?

Obama sent the letter apparently to comply with the 1973 War Powers Resolution, which requires a president to notify Congress within 48 hours after the U.S. military is sent into hostilities. After 60 days, Obama will need an explicit congressional authorization â&#x20AC;&#x201D; except that in the past Congress never sought to enforce the resolution when a president violated it, as Obama did when he used airpower to help overthrow the government of Muammar Qadaffi in Libya in 2011.

(Obama simply claimed that the

American pilots flying warplanes and bombing government installations were not involved in hostilities.)

In another sign of mission creep, Reuters reports that â&#x20AC;&#x153;the governor of Iraq's Anbar province in the Sunni heartland said he has asked for and secured U.S. support in the battle against Islamic State militants because opponents of the group may not have the stamina for a long fight.â&#x20AC;? Anbar province was the location of some of the toughest resistance to the American occupation and the scene of two U.S. attacks on Fallujah in April and November 2004. As Reuters put it, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The United States mounted its biggest offensive of the occupation against a staggering variety of Islamist militants in the city of Fallujah in Anbar [in November 2004], with its soldiers experiencing some of the fiercest combat since the Vietnam War.â&#x20AC;? U.S. forces were reported to have used cluster bombs and white phosphorus artillery shells, while other war crimes were alleged against American troops.

The safe bet is that the mission in Iraq will continue to grow. Few people believe that airpower alone will defeat the justly abhorred Islamic State or that the Iraqi military can get the job done on the ground. So Obama could be tempted to up the ante in order to prevent any touted gains from being squandered.

Mission creep is only one reason why intervention in foreign wars is never a good idea.

Sheldon Richman is vice president and editor at The Future of Freedom Foundation in Fairfax, Va. (www.fff.org).

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BAD CREDIT, NO NEED TO CALL. (8/27 & 9/03) Land For Sale LOTS IN GASTON, CLEVELAND, RUTHERFORD and CHEROKEE CO., some with water & septic. Credit no problem, owner will finance with low DP. Call Bryant Reality at 704-5679836 or www.bryantrealty.org. (8/06, 13 ,20 & 27) Public Auction Tommy's Wrecker Service,.LLC at 4830 Wilkinson Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28056 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Public Sale Auction Notice: 2013 Ford F150 Vin#1FTFW1ET4DFA01981 on 9/12/2014 @ 10:00 AM.

(8/27 & 9/03) Lost & Found LOST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DROID CELL PHONE and BLACK BINDER lost on Friday, 8/15/14 in Cherryville around 4 pm. REWARD - $100.00. Call 704-802-4400. (8/27/14) FOUND CAT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Black and White Tuxedo Cat showed up at my doorstep in Kings Mountain around Aug. 13th. Very Friendly. Call: 704-730-9203. (8/27/14) Wanted to Buy CASH ON THE SPOT! Will buy tools, riding lawn mowers or building full of merchandise, pictures or anything of value. Will also buy musical instruments.

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One burial plot (two individual graves) in Greenwood Cemetery, 10-D Maple Section. If purchased through City of Belmont, cost is $1200. Owner is asking $900. Inquiries contact 704-813-0476. (8/13, 20, 27, 9/03) Yard Sales G E T R I D O F A L L T H AT STUFF! YARD SALE ADS ARE ONLY $10! Ads due by 12pm FRIDAY KM YARD SALE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday, 8/30 at 1008 Margrace Road. 7:30 am -11 am.

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Help Wanted NOW HIRING for CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS (CNA) in Gaston and Lincoln County. Contact Personal Home Care of NC to apply: 704-732-7021.

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CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 5:30 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL CASE NO. Z-1-7-14 Stanley and Dorothy Joyner are requesting to rezone property located approximately north of the intersection of Shelby Road and Countryside Road from Residential 10 (R-10) to Light Industrial (L-I).

The property may also be identified as Tax Map 4-23, Block 1, Lot 44, Parcel 51295.

CASE NO. Z-2-7-14 ARTICLE XIII â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Zoning Board of Adjustment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Section 13.6 Powers and Duties of the Board of Adjustment.

The Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Planning and Zoning Board as an agency defined by the Kings Mountain Zoning Ordinance is proposing a text amendment. The amendment would create standards for approving or denying variance requests based on state law. The proposed amendment is needed because the general statues have been changed.

A copy of both the rezoning request application and the proposed text amendment may be obtained at the Planning Department or you may call 704-7344595 for additional information.

You are welcome to attend the Planning and Zoning Board meeting on September 8, 2014 at 5:30 pm to express your opinion on the above two cases.

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ONION PIE Johnsie Reavis 1 (9 inch) prepared pie shell 1 ½ c. onion, chopped 12 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled ½ cup milk salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp. caraway seeds 2 Tbsp. butter 2 large eggs, beaten 1 ½ c. sour cream 1 large ripe tomato To the prepared pie shell, press the caraway seeds into crust; prick crust. Partially bake in preheated 425 degree oven for about 7 minutes; cool.

Sauté onion in butter until golden; put in bottom of cooked crust with bacon bits.

Prepare custard: beat eggs until light. Slowly add flour, mixing well. Add sour cream and milk; salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.

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BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE Barbara Devane Bridges 1 large onion, chopped 1 stick margarine 2 cups rice, cooked 2 pkg. frozen broccoli, chopped and cooked 1 can cream of chicken soup salt and pepper ½ lb. sharp cheese, grated Combine rice, ½ of the margarine, soup, salt and pepper. Sauté onion in ½ the margarine; combine with the rice mixture.

Put broccoli in a casserole and pour the mixture over.

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1 lb. green tomatoes Slice tomatoes into ½ inch pieces.

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