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Candidates speak out at KM forum DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

Candidates seeking seats on the Kings Mountain City Council and the Cleveland County Board of Education introduced themselves to the public and explained their plat-

forms Monday evening in a forum hosted by the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club. “My kids are grown, but I still believe our children deserve the best,� said Jeff Gregory, a retired Postal Service employee running for a seat on the school board. “I’m

all about family, all about family and all about doing the right thing.�

Other candidates for the school board echoed those and similar thoughts before about 35 people assembled in the downtown club. “I have a big heart for our children ‌ we need to supply what-

ever it takes for those teachers,� said Danny Blanton, who said that while technology has its place in education, it should not replace traditional instruction.

Darius Griffin, Kenneth Ledford and Donnie Thurman Jr. rounded out the candidates for

$5.2M water line project to begin

Police hunt robbery suspects Police are looking for two men they say robbed a Kentucky Fried Chicken employee after smashing her car window and threatening her in the restaurant’s parking lot Saturday evening.

A female employee had just closed up the store for the night and was in her car about 10:15 p.m. when two black males approached her and demanded money, according to Kings Mountain Police Department detectives. After the victim complied and handed over cash from the day’s business receipts, the two robbers fled north behind KFC. Police did not disclose what kind of weapon was used or how much money was taken. The victim was not hurt in the incident.

Police have released the following descriptions of the suspects: 1)- Lightskinned black male with slender build standing 5’10� to 6’ wearing a black hoodie, black hat and black face mask. 2)Black male standing 5’10� to 6’ wearing a red hoodie and a red bandana.

Police are asking the public to report any information they may have on the case to Det. S.D. Shockley at (704) 7340444.

More forums are scheduled The Cleveland County Branch of the NAACP is hosting forums for the 2013 candidates for the board of education and the City of Kings Mountain.

The Cleveland County school board forum will be held Monday, Oct. 7, at 6 p.m in the Library of Cleveland County School's Service Building, 400 W. Marion Street, Shelby.

The forum for candidates for three seats open on the Kings Mountain city council will be held Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 6:30 p.m.

At Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church Family Center, 213 N. Cansler Street, Kings Mountain.

All candidates seeking office for the school board and city council have been invited. Contact Brenda Lipscomb, Political Action chairman, for further information at 704-974-9721.

Early voting for school board races and the Kings Mountain municipal election will begin Oct. 17 and end on Nov. 2 at the Board of Elections office, 215 Patton Drive, in Shelby.

Also of interest to Kings Mountain See EARLY VOTING, 6A

school board. All candidates were given three minutes to make their case. The format didn’t allow for questions from the audience but members of the public mingled with the candidates over refreshments afterwards.

See CANDIDATES, 6A

Jousting, Knights, Ladies and more!

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Benefit planned for Surber Sandy Sheppard Surber, 47, is in the battle of her life fighting cancer at Kings Mountain Hospice House.

The single mother's close-knit family is sponsoring a benefit Saturday at 1 p.m.at 2049 Bethlehem Road to help pay for medical expenses, household bills and needs for Sandy and her two children.

Fighting colon cancer since late last year, Sandy lost her mother to cancer. Her father, Randy Sheppard, died in an accidental explosion in his garage January this year in the Love Valley community.

Shrimp boil and fish fry plates will be available for $5 and $7 and entertainment during the day will include a Spacewalk, raffle, auction, corn hole tournament, music, Southern Drawl concert, and karaoke, culminating in a bonfire. The family is asking for a $2 donation per carload at the gate.

Saturday's Farmer's Market in downtown Kings Mountain will be a little different.

In addition to the vegetables on display and available to the public Nancy Pinkerton, a chef with Black Tie to BBQ, will be cooking on site and live music will entertain shoppers.

A culinary instructor at Central

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The city is expected to begin in October a $5.2 million water line rehabilitation project, the start-up of major water and sewer improvements expected to be completed in late 2014, at a price tag of $33.8 million.

Mayor Rick Murphrey said the money to pay for the projects will come from a no interest 20-year loan from the State Revolving Fund.

He made the progress report at a city-sponsored customer appreciation breakfast Thursday morning at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior See WATER PROJECT, 6A

5K to open Gateway Fest

Sandy Sheppard Surber, middle, with her two daughters, Hannah and Magan Sandy's sister, Sharon White, and her brother, Scott Sheppard, will be assisting in the benefit. They invite the public to attend. “Our thoughts will be on Sandy but we want her friends to enjoy the entertainment planned and the fish fry and shrimp boil,'' said White.

Farmers Market will be ‘cooking’ in downtown KM this weekend!

Now accepting EBT & debit cards

This drawing by city staffer Holly Black depicts how the downtown railroad area is proposed to look after a beautification and enhancement program proposed by railroad officials and the city with the railroad paying the tab. The railroad closed two crossings to truck traffic after a slew of wrecks caused by truck drivers not heeding “do not cross� signs. The area of the downtown tracks will get a new look when the project is completed.

Piedmont Community College, Pinkerton has been in the catering business 12 years and is a National Restaurant Association Certified ServSafe instructor and a National Restaurant Association Certified Culinary Instructor. She is also a Kansas City BBQ Society Certified Master Judge and Table Captain and a member of the Central Piedmont Community College Hospitality See Farmers Market, 7A

“Gateway to a Cure 5K� will open the 11th annual Gateway Festival in Kings Mountain Oct. 12 in Patriot Park.

The 5k run/walk event is a benefit for Scotty Hill, a freshman at Kings Mountain High School, who is battling Rhabdomyosarcoma Renal Tumors.

The young man missed most of his 8th grade year.

Proceeds from the race at 8 a.m. will help him and his family with medical expenses.

Runners and walkers will step off at 8 a.m. at Patriot Park and wind its way down Gold Street through the Crescent Hill area and back to Patriot Park. Festival events downtown kick off at 10 a.m.

And continue until 5 p.m.

Register before Oct. 1 for the race and receive a t-shirt.

For details and race information call 704-692-8141 or email thewytes@carolina. rr.com or click on racesonline.com for registration information.

The Gateway Festival draws hundreds to the city for a variety of events sure to please the whole family.

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vendors can still register to set up a booth for their displays by clicking on the city’s website – cityofkm.com- for registration information.

Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter DAR is sponsoring this portion of the event and

Scotty Hill the $30 fee for vendors goes to the chapter for its scholarship fund.

Music, muskets and merriment are all a part of the big event. The cute critters competition is always a crowd pleaser as well as the Revolutionary War historic encampment and battle re-enactment. A free shuttle is available to all venues, and much more is being planned by the Special Events committee headed up by Ellis Noell.

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■OBITUARIES Lillie “Sallie� Butler Hinson Loved flowers and animals Lillie “Sallie� Butler Hinson, 98, resident of Kings Mountain, N.C., died Wednesd a y , September 18, 2013, at White O a k M a n o r, Kings Mountain. She was born in Rutherford County, N.C., to the late Edward Butler and Vertie Mae Canipe Butler.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Boyce “Curly� Hinson; brothers, Claude “Smokie� Butler, Lloyd Butler and Guy Butler; and grandson, Jamie Gann.

Mrs. Hinson was a former employee of Kings Mountain Hospital and attended church services at White Oak Manor. She was the unofficial greeter at White Oak Manor. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved flowers, animals, and being

Virgil Church SHELBY Virgil Church, 82, of Cabaniss Dr., went to be with his Lord on Sunday Sept. 22, 2013, at Kings Mountain Hospice House. Memorial service is today at 2 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church in Shelby.

The family received friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and at his home in Shelby.

Burial is at Sunset Cemetery in Shelby.

Roberta Champion Lovelace Roberta Champion Lovelace, age 82, resident of Willow Ridge Nursing Center, Rutherfordton, N.C., passed away on September 19, 2013, at Rutherford Hospital.

Graveside service was at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Saturday, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Ronell Owensby officiating. Visitation was immediately following the service in the cemetery.

Interment is at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain, N.C. Norman Mauney SHELBY - Norman Mauney, 75, of Foust Rd., died Sat., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, at Hospice at Wendover.

Services were held Tuesday 2 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel in Shelby. Rev. Max Turner officiated.

The family received friends one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.

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around people. She made the best homemade biscuits ever.

Survivors include her sons, Charles Benton and wife Sandra, Gastonia, N.C., Eddie Hinson and wife Mona, Kings Mountain; daughter Lynn Stuart and husband Jeffery, Kings Mountain; nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild.

Graveside service was at Mountain Rest Cemetery on Saturday, September 21, with the Rev. Eddie Gray officiating. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, September 20, at Harris Funeral Home in Kings Mountain.

Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain.

Memorials may be sent to White Oak Manor, “Activities Department� 716 Sipes Street, Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086.

Guest registry available at www.harrisfunerals.com Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, N.C.

Harris Funeral Home Rev. Mildred Streets Maze Rev. Mildred Streets Maze, 68, a resident of 700 Battleground Villa, died Sunday, September 15, 2013 at Caromont Health in Gastonia. She was a Kiser, W.V., native.

Memorial service was at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel in Kings Mountain on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, at 3 p.m., with the Rev. Shane Reese officiating. Visitation was from 2 to 3 p.m., prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home.

Katherine McCluney Waldrep SHELBY- Katherine McCluney Waldrep, 66, passed away Saturday September 7, 2013, at Wendover Hospice.

A memorial service was held 7 p.m. Friday, September 20, at Christ the King Church. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Deborah Lynn Wooten GROVER - Deborah Lynn Wooten, 53, of 2156 Brookfield Drive, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2013, at her residence.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Thursday at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Shelby and other times at her home.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at Putnam Memorial Baptist Church in Shelby, with Revs.

Gary Marburger and Jeff Brindle officiating.

Cheryl Ann Kincaid Loving wife, mother and grandmother Cheryl Ann Kincaid, 48, of Kings Mount a i n , passed a w a y Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. She was born May

Philip Grover Padgett Jr. U.S. Air Force veteran WILLIAMSBURG, VA Philip Grover Padgett, Jr., 72, of Williamsburg, VA died Sunday, September 22, 2013, at T h e Hospice House after a valiant battle w i t h cancer.

A native of Kings Mountain, NC, Mr. Padgett was born February 21, 1941. He was preceded in death by his mother Charlene McNeill Cooper Padgett and father Dr. Philip Grover Padgett.

He was the grandson of the late Cornelia Hinkle McNeill Cooper May of Galveston, TX and Baltimore, MD and Harry Reginald Cooper of New York, NY and of the late Tilden Rucker Padgett and Cleo King Padgett of Forest City, NC.

14, 1965, in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Ross Kelso and Betty Moon Kelso. Cheryl was a loving wife and mother, and proud grandmother.

You flew away to be with Jesus , but you will always be in our hearts. We love you and will see you soon.

Mrs. Kincaid was a member of Landmark Baptist Church, Gastonia, where she was a children’s Sunday school teacher. A memorial service was held 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 21 at Landmark Baptist Church, 311 Archie Whitesides Rd., Gastonia, with Rev. Forrest Hennessee officiating.

The family received friends from 2 to 3:15 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Interment was private.

Mrs. Kincaid is survived by her loving husband, Neal Kincaid; daughters, Elizabeth and Samantha Kincaid; brother, Ted Wise; sisters, Karen Wise, Kimberly Polk

and Kelly Kelso. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers Sammy and Mike Wise, and mother in-law Carolyn Kincaid.

A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com Arrangements were with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium of Gastonia.

Mr. Padgett is survived by his wife of 36 years, Elizabeth Bradshaw Padgett and his daughter, Charlene Elizabeth Padgett of Arlington, VA. He is also survived by his siblings: Cornelia "Connie" Padgett Ramsey of Petersburg, VA; Priscilla Padgett Blanchard of Running Springs, CA; Charles Cooper Padgett of Durham, NC; and Miriam Moller Lovett of Winston Salem, NC. Mr. Padgett had nine nieces and nephews: Catherine Ramsey; Susan, Lewis and Christopher Blanchard; Jennifer and Kenneth Padgett; and Stacey, Daniel and Stephen Bradshaw; one grand-niece, Emily Grace Blanchard; numerous cousins and many devoted friends.

After graduating from Hampden Sydney College in 1964 with a degree in History and Economics, Mr. Padgett completed United States Air Force officer training and flight navigation

school prior to serving as navigator on a B-52 bomber for five years, achieving the rank of captain. During his time in the service, Mr. Padgett was stationed in Guam and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. Padgett worked in the financial industry for more than 37 years. A graduate of the Ross Perot School of Stock Brokerage in Los Angeles, CA, he remained as an instructor until the school was sold to Merrill Lynch.

At that time, he began a long association with Merrill Lynch as a broker in Los Angeles, CA, a Vice President of Tax Shelters in New York, NY and a broker specializing in Tax Shelters in Houston, TX. Mr. Padgett also worked for Dean Witter in New York, NY. For eight years Mr. Padgett was President and COO of Oxford Securities in Bethesda, MD. For three years Mr. Padgett was a wholesaler for Putnam In-

vestments. Additionally, Mr. Padgett was Senior Vice President and manager of First Union Securities then Wachovia Securities in Tyson's Corner, VA. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in memory of Mr. Padgett to The Salvaion Army, P.O. Box 3529, Williamsburg, VA 23187-3529 or The Hospice House and Support Care of Williamsburg, 4445 Powhatan Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23188.

The family will receive friends on Friday, September 27, 2013, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd, Williamsburg, VA. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September, 28, 2013, at 2:00 pm at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 215 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA with a reception to follow in Stevenson Fellowship Hall.

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■CRIME KM man among 8 arrested on drug, gun charges CHARLOTTE - Federal agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and officers with the Gaston County and Bessemer City Police Departments arrested eight defendants Monday during an early morning sweep, according to Anne M. Tompkins, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Those arrested, which include Bryan Anthony Sanders, aka “Bubba,� 35, of Kings Mountain, are charged with multiple federal drug trafficking and gun offenses.

Tompkins was joined in making Mondays announcement by Wayne L. Dixie, Special Agent in Charge of ATF’s Charlotte Field Division, Chief James W. Buie, of the Gaston County Police Department and Chief Thomas Ellis of the Bessemer City Police Department.

The arrests and indictments are the result of an ongoing joint law enforcement action that began in April 2012 as a focused initiative to reduce drug trafficking and violent crime in Gaston County, with special emphasis placed in the Vantine Neighborhood.

A 60-count criminal bill of indictment against the defendants was returned by a Charlotte grand jury on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. Portions of the indictment were unsealed today following the arrest of eight of the named defendants.

The other seven arrested and charged are: Patrick Gerard Chambers, a/k/a “PChains,� 30 of Gastonia; Robert Chavius Floyd, 23, of Bessemer City, N.C.; Rashon Donte Hunter, 18, of Bessemer City; Omaris Dushawn McMiller, a/k/a “Turbo,� 32, of Gastonia; Darral Javarius Anderson, a/k/a “Little Pete,� 25, of Bessemer City; Michael Travis Floyd, a/k/a “Chad,� 34, of Bessemer City; Joshua Rodregus Glenn, a/k/a “Paper,�

28, of Bessemer City/Gastonia.

Over the course of the investigation, law enforcement have seized five handguns, two SKS rifles (one with ammunition and scope attached), U.S. currency, a vehicle, drugs and drugmaking paraphernalia.

The eight defendants’ initial appearances were held Monday in U.S. District Court in Charlotte. Detention hearings have been scheduled for next Thursday.

The remaining defendants charged in the indictment are considered fugitives.

Their names will remain under seal until they have been apprehended by law enforcement.

Williams arrested on federal drug conspiracy charges Carroll Macarthur Williams Jr., 34, of Kings Mountain, is one of 10 men named in a federal criminal indictment and arrested last week on federal drug conspiracy charges, announced Anne M. Tompkins, U. S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.

A federal criminal indictment returned by a Charlotte grand jury on Sept. 17 was unsealed following the early morning roundup of the nine defendants. The last of the 10 defendants named in the indictment remains a fugitive.

The indictment alleges that from in or around 2002 to the present the defendants conspired with each other and others to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine and 280 grams or more of crack cocaine in Gaston and Mecklenburg counties.

Other defendants charged with drug conspiracy are: Derwin (Red) Durham, 56, James Michael (Big Cheese) Barber, 41, Thomas Monteres Burris, Larry Donnell Erby Jr., 34, Mario Demond Floyd, 33, Tony Lamar Floyd, 45, Lance Richard See CRIME, 7A

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Troy Patterson demonstrates his horsemanship skills – and his aim – to the delight of hundreds of elementary children in an EarlyAct FirstKnight exhibition Friday on school grounds.

Getting a break from class on a warm summer afternoon? Good. Watching knights on horseback joust before your very eyes? Even better. Color these kids entertained.

A lesson in Knights for East Elementary DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

Students at East Elementary took a break from classes Friday and were transported to another era and into a world of knights, ladies, jousting and horsemanship.

All of this, conveniently, took place right in the school’s backyard as a Rotary-sponsored EarlyAct FirstKnight program was

presented to the young students. EarlyAct FirstKnight is a character education initiative that seeks to introduce kids to the core concepts of Rotary itself, chief among them service and civility.

Knights, squires, ladies and even a queen – all in the elaborate dress of medieval times – captured the attention of the students as they got a crash course in the education of a knight. “Do you know the first

thing a young knight learns how to do?� announcer Jefferson Pike asked the assembled students. “Wash dishes.

That’s right – washing dishes is his first lesson. If he gets good at that, he might get to make beds.�

The presentation sought to impress upon the schoolchildren that service is the first step to greatness. The kids also learned about the main concept Rotarians embrace: the 4-Way Test. 1) Is

it the truth? 2) Is it fair to all concerned? 3) Will it build goodwill and better friendships? 4) Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

All of this was in buildup to a show in the grassy playing field behind the school featuring talented horsemen in heavy knight armor.

That is when knights David Mesimer and Troy Patterson went through a number of drills showing off their skills. The climax was

a mock joust where the two crashed their jousts and shields into each other until one was declared a victor, all among wild cheers by these students. “These kids will remember this for the rest of their lives,� said Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey who was in attendance with the city’s chief of police Melvin Proctor. “The day that horses and knights came to their school.�

EarlyAct FirstKnight seeks to motivate and teach children of all backgrounds to become civil, service-oriented people during their most formative years.

Friday’s demonstration kicks off a yearlong program in the school that teaches character traits like honesty and fairness and perseverance to all students in grade K-12.

Every six weeks the students who best demonstrate the trait will be honored with medals in a knighting ceremony. The school will form an in-school Rotary Club which will further reinforce the Rotary Four Way test and which will pursue local and international projects such as polio eradication. For more information visit www.eafk.org.

Mauney Memorial Library in Kings Mountain is conducting a four week ''learning series to job success'' beginning Monday, Sept. 30.

Librarian Sharon Stack says the program is designed for the unemployed and they pick and choose the class week they want to attend but must register at the main service desk at the library, 704-739-2371. The classes are available four days for four weeks on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the Carolina Room of the library.

Week one, beginning Monday, is on 21st century skills and will include these topics: problem solving, communication, working in teams, conflict resolution,

and safety.

Week two will include topics of interview success including personal competence, qualities for interviews, create a positive self image, appearance and how to network.

Week three will include instruction on computers and resumĂŠs including how the computer works, improving your resumĂŠ, and how to research career opportunities.

Week four is on the topic pass the company test and will include a review of math knowledge required by companies, problem solving strategies, review test taking strategies and pre-test for career readiness certificate.

Stack says prior registration is required since space is limited.

Come on down Calling all to the CC Fair Cute Critters!

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Join in the fun at the Cute Critters Competition at the Gateway Festival on Oct. 12. This pet costume and beauty contest will award prizes in categories for “Best Dressed�, “Most Revolutionary�, “Best Look-alike�, “Best Eyes�, “Best Ears�, “Best Tail�, “Funniest� with a $50.

Prize for “Best Overall�.

Sponsored by Pawsitive Touch Grooming, the contest will begin at 11 am.

Registration applications are posted on the City website, www.cityofkm.com, and will also be available the day of the competition at the Information Booth at Patriots Park or the application can be picked up at City Hall. There is no entry fee but donations will be accepted to benefit the Cleveland County Humane Society.

There are limited spaces available for additional entries for craft, art and food vendors. Organizers are also still accepting applications for the Cruise-in around Patriots Park at the Gateway Festival.

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There's something about the fair and that something is expected to draw thousands to the Cleveland County Fairgrounds for the 89th fair, the state's largest agricultural fair.

Cleveland County Fair opens Thursday with opening ceremony at 5 p.m.

Numerous attractions are on tap through Oct. 6 in Weathers Arena and the Performing Arts stage, along the midway, and on the grandstand.

Grandstand shows will include Friday night thunder racing on Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m.; the demolition derby on Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m.; lawn mover racing at 3 p.m.

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Oct.2, Monster trucks on Oct. 3 and Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. And the demolition derby at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5.

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Syria- Tired Yet?

I suspect you are already tired of hearing about Syria.

Glenn Mollette Guest Editorial The future path is blurry – even to our President. Assad will still be in power.

How many has he killed without chemical weapons?

Who is using the chemical weapons? It sounds to me like the real problem is the one issuing the orders in Syria.

Americans are now on the verge of committing billions of dollars of money we do not have to impact an area of the world that already hates us.

Here at home we have millions who cannot find a job. We have millions more who cannot feed their families with the paycheck they bring home. All the while our roads and bridges need desperate repair. We need new school buildings for our children. Wee have made our military do more with less but we continue to ask them to do more. We continue to put our aging seniors at risk as we make it harder for us to pay social security and cover our huge medical tab. Needless to say the tax debt for our children and grandchildren grows all the more.

Syria means additional taxes, not less taxes.

Many of us can still remember how tired we were of Vietnam. My brother served a year in Vietnam and it was a long year for our family. Fortunately, he came home. An older friend who lived just up the road named Junior was killed in Vietnam. I'll never forget his funeral. The expression on his

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father's face said it all when a finely dressed soldier handed him the folded American flag and expressed his appreciation on behalf of America for Junior's service.

Vietnam went on for 12 long years. It was a senseless waste of at least 58,000 American lives and for so long it seemed it would never end. We endured Iraq for eight years and lost almost 4,500 soldiers and yet today the country is in constant chaos. Today we have allowed Afghanistan to surpass Vietnam as our longest war.

With all the noise about Syria do not forget we are still in Afghanistan. We will spend 100 billion dollars in Afghanistan this year and risk the lives of more American men and women.

The story we are hearing about Syria keeps changing.

We've been hearing about Syria for at least two years. Now we are hearing all the promises made by our President, Secretary of State and others pertaining to our involvement. Over the months the promises will change,as there will be new developments, revelations and new commitments of weapons, food, soldiers and your money.

Brace yourself because history is about to repeat itself and we're already tired.

(Glenn Mollette is an American columnist and speaker. He is the author of American Issues and nine other books. Find his books at BarnesandNoble.com.

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Letters to the Editor To the Editor: Here we go again?

The forces of evil are looking for yet another way to destroy the moral fiber of our community.

They said liquor by the drink would bring prosperity to our town. Haven’t seen an Applebee’s or Red Lobster yet. Have you?

Now the same crowd is pushing for a casino.

The politicians say it will be good for the economy. Tell that to the children we feed at our church because their so-called parents spend all their welfare money on 60 inch wide-screen TVs, booze, drugs, and lottery tickets. Might help employment since we will probably have to employ more law enforcement officers and EMTs to handle the accompanying crime and alcohol related incidents that spread around these dens of iniquity.

Do you think the syndicate or the Tribal Council will make house calls to the homes of grieving families after their loved one either commits suicide or is killed by an enforcer when they lose all To the Editor: Two weeks ago I wrote a letter describing how the City of Kings Mountain dug up the grass strip bordering on many houses on E. Parker St. When my neighbors and I got home in the late afternoon on Aug. 28 we were shocked and very unhappy.

The city then spread grass seed, which I knew as a landscaper would not come up so late in August.

Around this time, an appraiser took a black and white photo (of my property). It looked like a To the Editor: I recommend we re-elect Mike Butler, Tommy Hawkins, and Dean Spears. The main reason is, “it ain’t broke so don’t fix it”. Things are going exceptionally well with city government. I recommend we keep the same leadership team. All three men do their homework before making decisions and all three lean on God for guidance.

Let me site a few specifics. We have had perfect audits for nearly 20 years. Nobody has been stealing or misappropriating and we have been managing our finances in compliance with all the recommended procedures. This is partly due to the fact that we have been able to recruit and retain honest, hard-working, God fearing staff and management that view their service to the city as a ministry as well as a job. This attitude must deTo the Editor: Time’s Running Out We’ve failed on so many fronts that recovery may be impossible for the U. S. and the major reasons are: Lack of obedience to God and trust in God, and without Him we have only misery to look forward to.

Too much complacency caused by selfishness and fear of conflict.

Too much power transfer to elected officials.

Too much “feel good” politics including allowing too much dependency.

Too much debt caused by wasteful spending.

Too many laws and too many interpretations of

their life savings and get so deep in debt that they know they will never be able to climb out of the hole. Surely, they’ll have a heart and forgive the loss and even give the loser some food to take home to the kids while they search for a new roof to sleep under. And according to the press, and we know we can always believe the media (sarcasm intended), it was reported recently that many of the 100 plus lawmakers that claim to oppose the casino are doing so because of the huge contributions to their political machines by the opposing Indian tribe. Doesn’t anyone stand up for Christian values anymore?

Maybe we ought to take “In God We Trust” off our money because it is obvious as a nation, we don’t. Why put another nail in our spiritual coffin? I’d love to close by saying “God bless America” but how can we think about asking or expecting that when we continue to spit in his face?

Rev. James T. Lochridge Jr. Kings Mountain

wasteland, including the broken, mangled sidewalk in front of 305, 307 1/2 and 307 E. Parker St. Although the city was made aware of the sorry state of the sidewalk, they have yet to start any repairs.

As E. Parker St. leads to the ballpark and the YMCA, it is much travelled. Perhaps they will repair the damage before someone gets hurt.

Jo Volz Kings Mountain

scend from the top. Mike Butler, Tommy Hawkins and Dean Spears all consider their service to the city as a calling and ministry and they take it very seriously.

We have run under budget many years and have accumulated more that 25% of our budget in savings. That is a 3 month cash flow cushion.

Few cities can boast that. We have been replacing our aging infrastructure at a healthy pace and expanding our utility service areas while remaining cost competitive. We have excellent intergovernmental working relationships which helps us land many company relocations. We have many forward looking innovative projects in research and development and are proactive about the future. We have had no headline risks from council members infighting or playing politics. That is See LTE - MILLER, 7A those laws and failure to enforce laws in many instances.

While it is true that God requires us to love one another, He doesn’t tell us to love or accept the sinful ways anyone may choose to take part in. In order words we should love, for example, an alcoholic but we would be amiss if we didn’t try to discourage the habit and encourage a life for him with Jesus as Master.

God does want us to help the poor and needy but He doesn’t want us to make them more dependent. He wants us to help them help themselves. Granted, there are those that are forced into dependency because of a physical or mental deficiency. God will care for those through us.

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Sidewalk Survey Folks were asked...

The Cleveland County Fair starts tomorrow.

Do you plan on going this year?

Yes, we’ll go. It’s new for us. We just moved here last year (from Charlotte). The pig race will definitely be new to us.

Raj Kaur

Oh, yeah. I’m taking my daughter. She likes everything about it.

The rides, the games, everything.

Terry Bridges

Yeah, my favorite thing has got to be the food.

Keyshonda Byers

We usually go. (My family) likes to go because of the food. You run into people you know.

Steve McKinney

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MEDITATION

Josh Tucker Pastor St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church “Then [Jesus] took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” (Matthew 26:27-28) It seems to me that so much of the focus in the world today is on what’s broken. The economy is broken. The justice system is broken. Our system of legislation is broken. And, for some, the way of the church is often

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viewed as broken. As God’s people, we can acknowledge that, because of sin, we are broken. We are broken and we are in need of a Savior; we are in need of God’s redemptive grace, love and forgiveness.

Surely, during this moment recorded in Matthew’s gospel, when Jesus gathered with his disciples for the last time around the table at Passover, there were some thoughts among the disciples of all that was broken at that time and place. After all, Jesus had been warning his disciples that the end was near and he would be with them only a little while longer. The chief priests and elders were together conspiring with the high priest, Caiaphas, in a plot to crucify Jesus. And, Judas had already agreed to hand Jesus over to the officials in a moment of betrayal. Indeed, there was a lot that was broken that could have been discussed around that Passover table.

But, instead of focusing on what was broken in the world, Jesus embodies the broken by giving up himself on the cross in love for you and for me. Jesus embodies the broken in this scene by taking bread and wine

and giving it for all for the forgiveness of sin. Jesus’ focus is not on what’s broken, but on what’s unending: God’s covenant.

For in Jesus Christ, God has made a new everlasting covenant with his people - a continuous promise that is built upon his love for us. Such love that he would reach out to a broken world by sending his only Son to save us. That, each and every time we gather around the Lord’s Table, we gather as a covenant people along with God’s people everywhere and all the saints to remember and focus on how the broken might be made whole again, in Christ.

And so, in and through this heavenly meal, and in our Christian walk may we forever experience God’s love, grace and forgiveness through the promise of the covenant. May our focus as Christians be not on the broken in the world but on the one thing that that is and always will be whole: God’s love. May we have faith in the knowledge that in his covenant God chooses us who were once broken, and makes us new to be his people sharing the promise of the covenant with everyone.

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EASTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH – York Road, will celebrate Homecoming on Sunday, Sept. 29. The 11 a.m. service will feature special music by the choir, individuals and groups plus a video presentation as members and guests “walk down memory lane” with pictures.

Members will also share memories of the past and testimonials of how God is moving in their lives and Pastor Caulder will conclude the service with challenges for the present and future. After the morning worship hour a covered dish lunch will be served in the church fellowship building. The public is invited.

WESTOVER BAPTIST CHURCH – 114 Westover Dr., will present Heart to Heart in concert Sunday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served in the fellowship hall after the concert. The public is invited.

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ACT PROGRAM – County Commissioner Jason Falls will discuss and answer frequently asked questions about the new Health Reform Act on Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Life Enrichment Center, 222 Kings Mountain Boulevard. Sitter service for the person with dementia is provided during the meeting by calling 704-7394858 by Sept. 27.

EL BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – will serve country breakfast Saturday, Oct. 5 from 6:30-10 a.m. , carry-outs are also available.

Churchwomen will also have a variety of baked goods available for sale. All proceeds benefit church projects.

ST. MATTHEW'S LUTHERAN CHURCH – will hold a Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 5 from 2-4 p.m.

Games, face painting, bounce houses, candy prizes and fun for all ages will be featured in the free event open to the public.

Fellowship & Faith

Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member KM Senior Center 909 E. Kings St. Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church Kings Mountain YMCA 211 Cleveland Ave.

Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697 Church at Kings Mountain 108 E. Mountain St. (KM Women’s Club Bldg.)

704-739-1323 Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773

Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487

Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477

Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917

Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310

Burning Bush House of God 310 Long Branch Rd (KM) 704-739-2877

David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555

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

Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215 East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/KM Hwy. 704-739-7367 Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055 Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331 El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174

Featured Church of the Week: Central United Methodist Church Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 602 Canterbury Road 704-739-9939 Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496 Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road 704-739-8396 Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997 Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206 First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651

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

Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000 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 Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888

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

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CANDIDATES: speak out at KM forum From page 1A No incumbent candidates for the Board of Education were present because the forum conflicted with a regularly scheduled board meeting. However, three of those incumbents — Kathy Falls, Phillip Glover and George Litton — did submit platform letters that were read to the audience.

Challenging for an at-large seat on the Kings Mountain City Council was Curtis Presley, who described himself as an optimist and a longtime community volunteer and father of three. “I’m up to the challenge,� he told the audience.

Presley is running against incumbent Dean Spears, who has 16 years of service on the council. In his speech he reminded the audience of the dedication he and other current members of the council have demonstrated the city. He also pointed up his own track record, especially in dealing with finances. “When I first joined the council, we had a zero percent fund balance,� Spears said. “Now we have a 29 percent fund balance.�

Tommy Hawkins, who is the incumbent for Ward 3, emphasized his familiarity with the council, its existing members and the workings of city government in general. He also said that he remains the right choice for the job. “I’m a family man, with a lot of roots in this community.�

Hawkins is being challenged by former

council member Jerry Mullinax, who was unable to attend the forum due to illness, according to a representative from the Woman’s Club.

Challenging Mike Butler to represent Ward 2 is Patty Hall, a political newcomer who supervises for Cherryville’s water treatment facility.

She said her years of experience in city work make her prepared for a role on Kings Mountain’s city council. She also said perseverance was one of her defining qualities , having worked her way up in an industry that was predominantly male just a generation ago. “I believe in feedback,� Hall said. “I believe in working together. Experience has taught me that that’s the only way to get the job done.�

It was the regularly scheduled meeting for the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club and the sixth year that the group has hosted a candidate forum ahead of elections. “We like to meet the candidates,� said Ann Bennett, the co-chair of the public issues committee. “We like for the voters to be informed.

This is a good way for the platforms to be presented.�

The Woman’s Club extended invitations to all 19 local candidates running in three local elections to be held November 5. No candidates for the city’s water and sewer board attended the forum.

EARLY VOTING: Oct. 7; more forums set From page 1A voters is that the polling place for North precinct has been changed to the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center from the YMCA gymnasium. South precinct voters will continue to vote at Mauney Memorial Library.

Early voting will be held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The final day of early voting is Nov. 2 from 1-5 p.m.

Candidate forums for school board and city races will be held October 22 at Cleveland Community College beginning with the school board race at 6:15 p.m. followed by the forum

for city candidates.

Other November election sites in the Kings Mountain area are: Bethware at Bethlehem Baptist Church Activities Center; Oak Grove at Oak Grove Baptist Church fellowship hall; Grover at Grover Town Hall; and Waco at Waco Community Building.

NEWEST ROTARIANS– Wayne Conner and Mary Grace Keller were inducted into the Kings Mountain Rotary Club Sept.

12, and are pictured with their sponsors Wendy Isbell (left) and President Suzanne Amos (right).

David Johnson, left, and J. Craig DeBrew, right, of Duke Energy Carolinas, chat with Mayor Rick Murphrey after the City of Kings Mountain-sponsored customer appreciation breakfast Thursday at H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center.

WATER PROJECT: natural gas expansion, possible railroad project on the books for KM From page 1A Life & Conference Center attended by almost a full house of city customers, city staff, guests and elected officials.

As he updated progress in Kings Mountain, he thanked industrial and business representatives from a wide segment of the community.

The mayor said that it could be the latter part of next year before the 36-inch water line from Moss Lake to town is completed although two phases of that project are done. The waterline rehabilitation project will run from West Mountain to Gaston Street; Gold Street from Phifer Road to Battleground Avenue; West King Street to Railroad Avenue; and East King Street to Oriental Avenue.

He recognized top 10 water customers: Bessemer City, Steag Energy Services, town of Grover, Firestone, Buckeye Fire Equipment, Polaris Industries, Chemetall Foote, Southeastern Container, White Oak Manor and Parkdale Mills, and Top 10 sewer customers: Steag Energy Services, Firestone, Buckeye Fire Equipment, Solaris Industries, Chemetall Foote, Southeastern Container, Parkdale Mills, White Oak Manor, Cleveland

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County Schools and Patrick Yarns USA. Scheduled to begin in October is a natural gas expansion in Phifer Road and Phifer Circle areas of the city and he recognized the top natural gas consumption users as Firestone, Steag Energy Services, Reliance Electric, Hi-Tex Inc., Kings Mountain Hospital, Buckeye Fire Equipment, REA Contracting, Kitchen Ventilation Systems and Ingles.

Since 1997 when the city built its peak generation plant, savings to the city have totaled $16 million in electric costs where the SCADA system monitors all electric infrastructures. With completion of a fiber optic installation the city is looking to offer data center options for local businesses to house off site information.

The top 10 electric consumption users are Patrick Yarn-Cleveland Avenue, Parker Hannifin, Kings Mountain Hospital, Kings Plush, Ingles, Cleveland County Schools, Steag Energy Services, Food Lion, Turbo Conveyor, and White Oak Manor.

The mayor pointed to the new smart meter, smart energy pilot program of 1500 meters that went live on April 10 to give customers real time information about utility consumption and which the city started reading May 1. City staff is offering more information on the smart meter/fiber programs at the Senior Center Thursday from 8:30-11 a.m.

Beginning Oct. 5 members of city energy/electric staff will lead Energy Education programs in the elementary school with demonstrations and equipment.

During the second year of a five-year mandated storm water management program the staff will be

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The mayor congratulated business who have expanded, including Rockwood Lithium, Patrick Yarn, STI, Steag Energy, KM Minerals, Parker Hannifin, Southern Artisan Spirits, and Kitchen Ventilation and those who are bringing jobs with economic development: Solaris, Bay Valley Foods, Infocrossing, Southern Company, Duke Energy Training Center, Qualtech, T5 Properties, Disney Worldwide Services, Restaurants, retail businessmen, AAA Foam, AT&T, Walgreens, Badger Color and Stout Beverages.

Downtown railroad beautification and enhancements are in the works, the mayor said, as drawings of the proposed project were displayed. The function of the various departments of the city was illustrated in exhibits. Law enforcement and fire vehicles were parked outside the senior center. A picture of the new Moss Lake fishing pier for residents using wheelchairs, the farmer's market which is open on Saturday mornings through Oct. 12, pictures of the National Police Exposition recently in Charlotte and the NC State Fair where KM police are exhibiting their SUV police cars, and a PowerPoint program which focused on every department of the city, the Gateway Trail, the Carolina Thread Trail, Main Street program and more.

The mayor announced that the city will dedicate the new World War I memorial at Patriot Park on Veterans Day, November 11, at 11 a.m. And a major fund-raising project underway is for expansion of the senior center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We're outgrowing the facility and more room is needed for expanded programs,'' he said.

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â&#x2013; POLICE ARRESTS SEPT. 16: A 16-year-old male was charged with assault on a medical responder and assault on a public official, $5,000 bond, secured.

SEPT. 16: A 16-year-old male was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and carrying a concealed weapon (knife) on the grounds of KMHS, $3,500 bond, secured.

SEPT. 16: Reginal D. Murriel, 47, Charlotte, 2nd degree trespass, $500 bond, secured.

SEPT. 17: Lareina G. Holt, 45, Charlotte, possession of cocaine, possession drug paraphernalia, $10,000 bond, secured.

SEPT. 17: Karen E. Dowell, 40, 4515 Sandy Crest Ct., possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, $5,500 bond, secured.

SEPT. 17: Justin L. Allen, 29, 207 Parrish Dr., simple assault/failure to comply, possession of marijuana, $557.50 bond, secured.

SEPT. 20: William V. Carver, 28, 401 Baker St., simple possession of schedule IV narcotics, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, $1,780 bond, secured.

SEPT. 22: Michael S. Hall, Jr., 24, 1230 2nd St, 2nd degree trespass, indecent exposure, disorderly exposure, $1,500 bond, secured.

CITATIONS SEPT. 16: A 17-year-old male was cited for possessing an air pistol on the grounds of KMHS. SEPT. 16: William F. Bridges, 18, 106 Candlewood Dr., speeding 50/ 20 mph school zone.

SEPT. 17: Anthony F. Rachalla, 39, 4515 Sandy

Crest Ct., lack of liability insurance, displaying a fictitious registration number.

SEPT. 17: Justin L. Allen, 29, Bessemer City, possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana.

SEPT. 17: Ashely J. Riley, 28 York, S.C., speeding 51/35 mph zone.

SEPT. 17: Ricky T. Marable, 32, Shelby, speeding 62/35 mph zone.

SEPT. 17: Tishawana D. Leach, 29, Dallas, speeding 54/35 mph zone.

SEPT. 20: Nydia E. Edwards, 22, Dallas, speeding 50/35 mph zone.

SEPT. 20: Calvin O. Gullate, 24, Kingstown, speeding 53/35 mph zone.

SEPT. 20: Marcus D. Garvin, 31, Bessemer City, speeding 54/35 mph zone.

INCIDENTS SEPT. 15: A resident of E. Parker St. reported the theft of a John Deere riding mower valued at $2,500.

SEPT. 15: A resident of Third St. reported the theft of black Sony Playstation 3 valued at $300.

SEPT. 16: A resident of Marigold Ave. reported financial card fraud in the amount of $995.

SEPT. 16: A resident of W. Gold St. reported the breaking and entering of a vehicle and theft of an air compressor, framing nailer, finish nailer and sawzall with a total value of $630. A door lock, CD player and interior dome light were also damaged in the incident.

SEPT. 16: A resident of Afton Dr. reported the theft of $200 in cash, an Electronic Benefit Transfer card valued at $27 and a gold ring valued at $50.

SEPT. 17: A resident of E. Gold St. reported the theft of a car wash pump station

LTE - BURTON From page 4A It should be evident to most that our government is doing the same with our citizens as bad parents do for their children, and that is allowing them to become too dependent. I know you have witnessed 20 year olds, 30 year olds and even older people not working and still living at home with their parents. Some of those have bad habits to support such as drinking, smoking and some cases drugs. Yes, the parents love their children but they havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t insisted the children make it on their own. Many grandparents are raising grandchildren because the parents wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work to support the children. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the same with governmental handouts; they create dependency because there is no limit to the handouts.

If someone is able to work but cannot find a job then have them work for the state to pay for their unemployment compensation. It seems we have plenty that needs to be done and if not, do it like the military used to; have them move a sand pile from one spot to the next. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll bet soon theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find something better.

Obama and his cohorts are feeding us crap and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re lapping it up like it was gravy, on a biscuit. Barack Obama says

valued at $2,500-$3,000.

SEPT. 17: Premier Credit Union on 1113 Shelby Rd. reported financial card fraud in the amount of $576.

SEPT. 18: A resident of Second St. reported the theft of 42-inch Sanyo flat screen television with an unknown value and $40 in cash.

SEPT. 20: Twelve campaign signs for two local candidates were reported stolen at the intersection of Walker St. and Waco Rd. The signs had an estimated value of $120-$144.

SEPT. 20: A resident of 905 Woodside Dr. reported being bitten by an unleashed dog.

SEPT. 21: A resident of Gastonia reported an armed robbery in the parking lot of Kentucky Fried Chicken on E. King St. resulting in damage to a vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drivers side window and the theft of an unknown amount of cash.

SEPT. 23: Tomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Family Mart on Stony Point Rd. reported breaking and entering and $1,000 worth of damage to a front glass door window.

WRECKS SEPT. 13: Officer H.W. Carpenter said a 1990 commercial truck operated by Michael E. Bumgardner II rear-ended a 1998 Jeep operated by Douglas A. Wallace Jr. at the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 74 Business and Hwy. 216. The estimated damage to the commercial truck was $2,000.

SEPT. 16: Officer B.C. McGinnis said a 2010 Honda operated by Laura H. Merrill rear-ended a 2012 Ford operated by Shirley S. White near the intersection of King St. and City St. The estimated damages to the Honda and the Ford were $500 each.

SEPT. 17: Officer B.M.

heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doing everything for the good of the poor and middle class but who is having multiple $6 million vacations, private aircraft flights for his dog and weekly golf on the backs of the working people.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll give you a hint; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the middle class or the poor. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard all the comments about Obama wanting the rich to pay more but how many do you think he could have fed if he gave up just one of his vacations? And how many could he have fed with the money and weapons he sent to our enemies?

Some have said that my letters and articles are judgmental. I want to make it clear that I know I cannot judge anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life or behavior but I can evaluate what is visible in that life or behavior. I also want to be up front with the fact that I am a sinner saved only by the Grace of God through repentance of my sins and acceptance of Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. With that said, I also need to stress that as a Christian I am required to bring the message about Jesus to any who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know Him as their Savior, until they accept Jesus or outright refuse Him. God has given everyone the freedom of choice but He also wants everyone to understand the options available only include eternity in Heaven or Hell.

Black said a 2011 Chrysler operated by Ronald E. Costner rear-ended a 1997 Mazda operated by Frank Burris at the intersection of U.S. 74 bypass and Hwy. 161. The estimated damages to the Chrysler and the Mazda were $800 and $200, respectively.

SEPT. 18: Officer H.W. Carpenter said a 2009 Honda operated by Stephanie N. Mendenhall struck a 1993 Dodge operated by George T. Pasour at the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 74. The estimated damages to the Honda and the Dodge were $15,000 and $2,500, respectively.

SEPT. 19: Officer D.K. Davis said a parked 2000 Ford owned by Karen P. Griffie was struck by an unknown driver in the parking lot of the Kings Mountain

Post Office. The estimated damage to the Ford was $200.

SEPT. 20: Officer S.M. Skinner said that a 1997 Honda operated by Judy B. Holcomb struck a 1995 Toyota at the intersection of Grace St. and James St. The estimated damages to the Honda and the Toyota were $200 and $300, respectively.

SEPT. 20: Officer S.M. Skinner said that a 2003 GMC operated by Johnsie R. Adams backed into a parked 2000 Lincoln owned by Antoine E. Mack. The estimated damages to the GMC and the Lincoln were $100 and $1,000, respectively.

SEPT. 20: Officer B.C. McGinnis said that a TaoTao scooter operated by Jeremy M. Gaddis struck a parked 1999 Chevrolet owned by

CRIME From page 2A Pagan, 43, James Russell (Rusty) Coulter, 34, all of Gastonia, and Torben Lamont Jackson, 33, of Charlotte. Coulter remains a fugitive.

While executing the arrest warrants and search warrants, law enforcement seized three firearms, $67,000 in cash, two motorcycles, three vehicles, bullets, drugs and drug-making paraphernalia.

The drug conspiracy charge against Durham and Barber carries a statutory mandatory life sentence and $20 million fine. The drug con-

LTE - MILLER From page 4A important because companies that are thinking about coming here order back copies of the papers and look for stable professional leadership before locating jobs in our community.

Now let me offer some thoughts regarding each of the races. Mike Butler is being challenged by Patty Hall. I would recommend that we observe Ms. Hall serving on one of our ad hoc boards, like tourism or planning, so we can see her decision making process, view about government, and her ability to interact with others in a board setting. I do not want to put a newcomer that we know little about onto our most important board in the city. I am very comfortable with Mike Butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision making process, I know he does his own research on the issues and I know Mike may spend days praying about certain issues before we ever get to council.

Tommy Hawkins is being challenged by Jerry Mullinax. I have served with both of them. Both tend to be fiscally conservative but, in my opinion, it appears that there may be significant differences in their decision making processes. I know that Tommy Hawkins does his homework on the issues and may spend many days in prayer before casting his vote at council. Tommy also seems to have a grasp of business and financial statements. I did not have the same

spiracy charge against Pagan and Jackson carries a statutory minimum term of 20 years and a maximum of life in prison and $20 million fine. And the drug conspiracy charge against the remaining defendants carries a statutory minimum term of 10 years and a maximum of life in prison and $10 million fine.

Detention hearings were held Tuesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Keesler.

The investigation was handled by the FBI, HSI, SBI, the Gastonia Police Department, the Mount Holly Police Department, and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven R. Kaufman of the U.S. Attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office in Charlotte.

impressions regarding Jerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision making process which is why I recommend Tommy Hawkins.

Dean Spears is a valuable asset to the city. He has served for most of 20 years, has been a contractor and business owner.

There are few people in the city that know more about our budget, infrastructure, staff, history, policies and the importance of making economically sound business decisions. Many of our votes require technical and financial understanding. I want to keep Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expertise on the council.

Dean is also willing to be bold and not cower to pressure. For instance, I remember one time we were voting on demolishing several dilapidated homes. The applicant asked for another extension, after having been given several. Dean told the applicant that he has known him since he was born and both knew he would never fix up those homes no matter how long we gave him. Few people in town have that kind of personal knowledge and bluntness.

Dean is not easily swayed and will vote for what he believes is good and right. Dean is being challenged by Curtis Pressley. I have served with both Dean and Curtis and I recommend Dean.

Please re-elect Mike Butler, Tommy Hawkins and Dean Spears.

If you have questions feel free to call city hall at 704-734-0333 and they will put you in touch with me.

Keith Miller, City Council member At-large.

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SEPT. 21: Officer J.L. Dee said that a 1999 Mitsubishi operated by Jamie R. Baker struck a utility pole after leaving the roadway along N.C. Hwy. 216. The damage to the vehicle was estimated at $3,500.

SEPT. 21: Officer H. Yarborough said that an unoccupied 1992 Chevrolet came out of gear and rolled through the Silver Villa parking lot on E. King St. and struck a parked 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle. The estimated damages to the Chevrolet and the motorcycle were $500 and $1,000, respectively.

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There are no dues or fees for membership. The groups are self-supporting.

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

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.

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. Absentee meetings for the 2013 elections are conducted at 10 a.m. commencing on the third Tuesday before each election and each Tuesday thereafter until Election Day: Oct. 8, 20123 and Nov.5, 2013.

COLONEL FREDERICK HAMBRIGHT CHAPTER Daughters of the American Revolution meets monthly for programs.

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

CLUB MEETINGS

PATRICK SENIOR CENTER

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

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

DOUGH MAKERS INVESTMENT CLUB – The Dough Makers Investment Club (for women) usually meets every third Monday of the month at 5:30 P.M. at the Edward Jones Office at 307 B East King Street. For information, please contact the Edward Jones Office at 704-739-0997 or Esther Plonk, President 704-7391917.

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

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

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’s Woman’s Club, E. Mountain St. MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP – Meets every fourth Thursday of every month at Central United Methodist Church.

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

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

KM KIWANIS CLUB – Meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for dinner in the Community Room (lower level) at the Mauney Memorial Library, S. Piedmont Ave. KM LIONS CLUB– Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Linwood Restaurant, 805 Cleveland Ave. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS: Kings Mountain– Christ the King Catholic Church, 714 Stone St., 6:30 p.m., meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Contact: Mary (704) 482-8690; Lincolnton– Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2639 N. Carolina 150, 10:30 a.m. – Noon, 2nd & 4th Saturdays, hut in back, Contact: Robbie (704) 616-2630; Shelby– Cleveland County Memorial Library, 103 Howie Dr., Call for meeting times, Contact: Robbie (704) 616-2630. You may also call the Reach Line & Information at (704) 3191625, or go to www.oa.org. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively.

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES taught by Pat Bolte are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the H.L. Patrick Senior Center. Emphasis on individual attention.

S.H.O.P. items in September are peanut butter and jelly. Just drop off your donations at the Center Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Remember, you don’t have to be a senior to help with this project. All items are donated to the Crisis Ministry of Kings Mountain.

NEW T’AI CHI CLASS – starts Thursday, Sept. 12, from 2-3 p.m. in Conference Room I. Andrew Baker is instructor and a donation of $3 per person is requested. T’ai is an an ancient form of meditative exercise which originated in China and is recognized by its slow, captivating movement. All donations will go toward purchase of DVDs for the class.

HOSPICE Hospice Training Class – Sept. 26 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or 5-9 p.m. at Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building. The 12-hour course is free and there is no obligation to volunteer. To get credit for the entire course, you will need to come to all classes.

Diamond Ring Raffle - Win a 14kt white gold five stone diamond, ring value $3,250. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25 and can be purchased Hospice Cleveland County, Kings Mountain Hospice House or The Hospice Store. Drawing will be held Oct. 17 at Corks & Taps for Hospice at LeGrand Center.

Corks & Taps for Hospice, a wine and tasting event and silent auction, Oct. 17. Silent auction from 6-8 p.m. and tasting from 6-9 p.m. Food provided by Smoke on the Square and Dirty Grass Soul. Tickets $30 in advance, $35 at the door.

The Hospice Store - Located at 323 E. Marion Street beside Dollar General near Uptown Shelby.

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

KINGS MOUNTAIN GATEWAY TRAILS, Inc., 807 Battleground Ave., ½ mile from downtown Kings Moun-

tain, 704-739-4755 – 18 months of activities August 2013 to November 2014 in celebration of being designated a National Recreation Trail August 2013.

SEPTEMBER 28: 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Walk With A Doc at the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail. Sponsored by the Kings Mountain Hospital, Cleveland Regional Medical Center, & the Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute … all are invited!

OCTOBER 26: 9 a.m. - Walk with a Doc, sponsored

by Cleveland Regional Medical Center, the Kings Mountain Hospital, and the Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute. Meet at the trailhead parking lot and wear good walking shoes. Tour for 30 to 45 minutes. Surveys done at the trailhead by the Shelby Star.

NOVEMBER 9: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Hot dogs for sale at the trail 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m. National Recreation Trail ribbon-cutting and dedication, 2:30 p.m. Hamrick Overlook on top of the Cardio Mountain. Golf cart rides 2 to 5 p.m. at the trailhead for folks that can’t walk the trail.

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

December, January, February open for events.

MARCH 1, 2014: 9 a.m.-12 noon – 5th annual Gateway 5K, Run, Walk, Fun Run beginning at the trailhead. Register on line on the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail Face Book page or get information at 704-7394755 or on the trail website, www.kmgatewaytrails.org. Applications for the event will be available at the Chamber of Commerce office in Kings Mountain, the Kings Mountain Family YMCA, Clark Tire, and at Alliance Bank downtown.

MUSEUM Ongoing: Our Stories: The History of Kings Mountain, N.C. Kings Mountain Historical Museum is OPEN Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. The cost of admission is free, however donations are appreciated. All donations go toward supporting the museum’s mission of informing the public of the history of the City of Kings Mountain and surrounding areas by preserving and exhibiting the 19th and early 20th century collection.

KINGS MOUNTAIN ROCKS through 10/5- 10-4 p.m.

Tuesday-Saturday. On display rocks, gems and minerals from the area, 100 E. Mountain St., 704-7391019.

LIBRARY EVENTS AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR Sharyn McCrumb will be visiting the library Oct. 7 from 5-7 p.m. Her book, “King’s Mountain” tells the story of the Revolutionary War battle that changed the course of the war, told from the points of view of Patriot leader John Sevier and Tory camp follower Virginia Sal. She will be signing her book, chatting with visitors. Friends of the Library will serve refreshments.

LAST TUESDAY of each month, 6:30 p.m. “A Company of Readers” Book Club in Community Room.

Open to the public. Have fun and make friends at this unique book club, a gathering of different ages and varied tastes. Read the book of your choice and participate by briefly sharing.

STORY TIME on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Tuesday group includes 3-5 year old preschoolers.

Thursday group is geared for birth to 2 years old. Join the Library staff at 10 a.m. in the Community Room.

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

All events, unless other wise listed will be at the Mauney Memorial Library, 100 S. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain.

REUNION - 67th annual reunion of descendants of Colonel Frederick Hambright Sunday, Oct. 6, lunch at 1 p.m. Followed by business meeting at 2 p.m. , Macedonia Baptist Church Christian Living Center,

1100 S. Battleground Ave., Kings Mountain. Take a dish to share. Ice tea, coffee, utensils and paper products will be furnished. For those of you coming a long distance and unable to take a dish, you may make a donation to cover the costs of the food purchased. A short tour of local sites will start on October 5 from the Holiday Inn Express at 9 a.m. Meet at the Holiday Inn Express at 6:30 p.m. for social gathering and genealogy session.

The 233rd anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain will be observed all weekend, culminating on Monday, Oct. 6, at the U. S. monument for a wreathlaying ceremony.

SPECIAL EVENTS SOMERSET COURT, 401 W. Academy St., Cherryville, will sponsor a Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept.

28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rain date is Oct. 5. Games, clowns, face painting, hotdogs with chips, drinks and cookies. Tickets will be sold to raffle off items. The benefit is for residents and their needs.

THE KINGS MOUNTAIN LITTLE THEATRE presents “The Red Velvet Cake War,” a Southern-baked comedy that follows three sisters as they attempt to throw a family reunion. Performances begin Oct. 4. At 7:30 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 3 p.m on October 6.

Performances are at the home of KMLT, the Joy Performance Center, 202 S. Railroad Avenue. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students & senior citizens.

Reservations and/or information can be obtained at 704-730-9408, tickets@kmlt.org or visit www.kmlt.org KINGS MOUNTAIN HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Masquerade jewelry sale $5 Monday, Oct. 7, from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Proceeds benefit scholarship project.

GATEWAY FESTIVAL IN KINGS MOUNTAIN October 12. Something for the whole family. For more information www.cityofkm.com KMHS CLASS OF 1983 30TH YEAR reunion Oct. 12, at Kings Mountain Woman’s Club. Contact Janie Loftin Dixon at ljdixojdixon@yahoo.com or 501 Woodland Drive for more information.

THE FOOTHILLS FARMERS MARKET - Downtown Kings Mountain is held every Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Railroad Avenue between Gold and Mountain streets. The Farmers Market runs through Oct. 12.

BIG DADDY WEAVE, Dove-award winning contemporary Christian band- is coming to the Cleveland County fairgrounds Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. under sponsorship of Christian Freedom Baptist Church,local businesses and individuals. General admission tickets are $10 and Artist Circle seats are $20. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.christianfreedomchurch.com of call 704-739-4152.

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

GASTON COUNTY ADULT NUTRITION PROGRAM Spend one hour a month delivering a smile and a hot lunch to the homebound elderly. Help is needed in Bessemer City. To volunteer, call 704-862-7676.

ZUMBA - Every Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, 7 p.m., Kings Mountain National Guard Armory, 300 Phifer Rd. Instructor is Jennifer Stacey.

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

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

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POSTGAME PLAYERS OF THE GAME Offense - Brandon Bell, QB, 127 yards rushing, 137 passing. Cory Hester, C, great blocking.

Defense - Linebackers Darian McClain, Elijah Whitaker and Alex Reynolds; DL Khalil Hopper, numerous tackles and pass break-ups.

Special teams - Cameron Hord, K, 39-yard field goal, high kickoffs.

THE YARDSTICK K 1st downs 14 Rushing 156 Passing 143 Passes 13-32-1 Fumbles 0 Yds. Pen. 52 Punts 6-34

BY QUARTERS K 0 12 B 7 7

0 0

B 14 151 144 10-21 0 59 5-38 3 6

T 15 20

FIRST PERIOD B - 4:23 - Denzel Gullatte 35 pass from Chris Montgomery (Cody Dorsey kick). 66-yd. drive, 4 plays.

Ruff 2-29 rushing.

SECOND PERIOD B - 11:54 - Tylan Ruff 3 run (Dorsey kick). 50-yd. drive, 10 plays. Gullatte 33 yd. reception, Montgomery 12-yd. run. KM horse collar penalty.

K - 4:19 - Khalil Hopper 12 pass from Brandon Bell (kick failed). 57yd. drive, 7 plays. Bell 19-yd. run, Merchant 22-yd. reception.

K - 0:05 - Bell 1 run (pass failed).

92-yd. drive, 9 plays. Bell runs of 21 and 27 yds., Crocker 21-yd. reception to Burns one.

FOURTH PERIOD K - 11:04 - Cameron Hord 39FG. 94-yd. drive, 15 plays aided by personal foul against Burns. Merchant 25-yd. reception, big runs by Bell and McClain.

B - 0:47 - Ruff 5 run (run failed).73-yd. drive, 7 plays after Burns defense stopped KM on fourth and one run at the Burns 27.

After 3 incomplete passes, Montgomery hit Ruff for a 42-yd. pass to KM 31, Montgomery ran 26 yds. to the five, and Ruff scored from there.

KM RUSHING - Bell 26-127, McClain 5-30, Crocker 1(-1).

BURNS - Ruff 22-96, Montgomery 15-44, King 2-11.

KM PASSING - Bell 13-32-1143. BURNS - Montgomery 10-210-144.

KM RECEIVING - Merchant 561, Crocker 4-58, Hopper 1-13, Allen 1-5, McClain 1-3, Reynolds 13. BURNS - Ruff 3-68, Hill 2-6, Leslie 15, Schenck 2-11, Gullatte 254.

QUOTABLE â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who can ask more of a man than giving all within his span? Giving all, it seems to me is not so far from victory.â&#x20AC;?

-George Moriarty

Kings Mountain quarterback Brandon Bell (9) is loose on one of his many long runs in Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game at Burns.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very proud of them!

Mountaineers had fourth-ranked Burns on ropes but Bulldogs score in final minute for 20-15 win Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mountaineers played their best game of the season - and one of their best dating back to years past - but saw Burns score a touchdown with less than a minute remaining to beat them 20-15 Friday night in Lawndale.

Kings Mountain led the highly-ranked Bulldogs 15-14 when Burns held them on a fourth and one at the Burns 27 with a minute and a half remaining.

Burns threw three incomplete passes and faced a fourth and ten in a last-gap effort to avoid their first loss. They lined up with five receivers and their outstanding running back, Tylan Ruff, who was lined up at wide receiver, got

behind the defense for a 42-yard catch at the KM 31. After a 26 yard run around right end by quarterback Chris Montgomery, Ruff went off tackle for five yards and the winning touchdown.

Although the Mountaineers were disappointed with the outcome, they had nothing to hang their heads about because they played the 4th ranked 3A team in the state one of the toughest games it has had in years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We played excellent,â&#x20AC;? said KM Coach Greg Lloyd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were a play away from winning.

Of course, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re disappointed that we lost but we played so much better, played so hard and we played with a total effort for the entire game. We got down

early but we really played good and hard the rest of the way.â&#x20AC;?

Burns grabbed an early 14-0 lead before the Mountaineers rallied with two second quarter touchdowns to go into halftime trailing by only 14-12. Early in the fourth quarter, KMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer style kicker Cameron Hord kicked a 39-yard field goal to put the Mountaineers on top 15-14. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We got down 14 quick and our players knew what we had to do,â&#x20AC;? Lloyd said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were not scoreboard watchers. They just played hard on every play.â&#x20AC;?

Partly because of a loss of several players to injuries, and partly because of the type offense the Bulldogs run, the Mountaineers See ĘťWeĘźre ProudĘź 3A

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Black Out Friday when Shelbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golden Lions visit John Gamble Stadium Friday for a SMAC 2A/3A game against the Kings Mountain Mountaineers.

All Mountaineer fans are encouraged to wear all black and be very vocal in support of the Mountaineers and their coaches after such an outstanding performance against Burns last week.

The Lions are very similar to Burns in that they have a lot of experience, good size and are strong in all three phases of their game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are very similar to Burns in size and speed,â&#x20AC;? noted KM Coach Greg Lloyd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They throw the ball a lot, maybe more than they run it.

They run a lot of screens and push the ball down the field. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made a lot of big plays with their passing game.â&#x20AC;?

Once known for their power running attack, the Lions have gone to a spread in recent years and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taken them to a 2-0 SMAC and 3-2 overall record so far this year. Their only losses were non-conference games to state powers Asheville Reynolds and South Point. Their SMAC wins have been over R-S Central and Chase.

Their defense has gotten stronger in recent weeks after giving up some big scores to Reynolds and South Point. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They run multipe defensive fronts - four-man and five-man fronts,â&#x20AC;? noted Coach Lloyd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have a lot of backs from last year.

They have good linebackers and defensive ends and a very good kicker.

See Shelby, 3B

Lady Mounties beat F.T. Foard Kings Mountain Highâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volleyball team defeated a strong Fred T. Foard team 3-2 in a non-conference volleyball game Saturday at KMHS. The Lady Mountaineers won 25-15, 2518, 19-25, 26-28, 15-12 behind an outstanding effort from Kayla Bolt, Logan Smith, Mary As-

gari and Natalie Fedyschyn.

Bolt recorded 21 kills, 14 digs and an ace.

Smith had 24 assists, 17 digs, nine kills and three aces.

Asgari added 10 kills, one ace and one dig and Fedyschyn had 10 kills, one ace and 12 digs.

Two Fred T. Foard defenders try to block a shot by Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mary Asgari in Saturday game.

KMHS kickers beat West Lincoln 5-1 Kings Mountain defeated West Lincoln 5-1 in a non-conference soccer game Thursday at West Lincoln.

West Lincoln came out strong and nearly scored two goals in the first 10

minutes but the Mountaineers gained their composure with a goal from Robert Baker at the 14th minute. Robbie Lysek set him up with a nice lob pass and Baker headed home the first goal of the match.

Weston Harmon slotted a Kings Mountain penalty kick to the lower right corner for the second goal at he 24 minute mark.

Isaiah Cole made numerous long throws into the penalty area and was

given credit for the third goal as one of the home team accidentally headed his ball into his own net at the 30 minute mark. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jarrett Ledford made a couple of really key saves early in the match that re-

ally frustrated West Lincoln,â&#x20AC;? said KMHS Coach Dan Potter.

The Mountaineers continued to press and scored another goal just four minutes into the second half.

See KMHS, 3B

Kings Mountain Mountaineers Athlete of the Week

#3 Adam Kiser, #21 JonMark Smith, #18 Tyler Batchler, and #13 Isaiah Cole put up a strong defense for the 5-1 victory against West Lincoln Thursday night.

yards out, dribbled by two defenders and blasted a low shot that found the back of the net.

Coaches Adam Bridges and Avery Turbyfill were very complimentary of the play of Mountaineer keeper Wesley Henson and defenders Bailey Goodson, Brandon Anderson and Riley Coleman.

See Kickers, 3B

Linebergers â&#x20AC;˘ Linebergers

Kings Mountain split a JV/varsity doubleheader with Burns Monday night at Gamble Stadium. The JV team won the opener 2-1 but the Mouintaineer varsity fell in the nightcap 2-0.

Luke Rikard scored off a super assist from Josh Scism from the right wing and Lee Bridges scored the game winner unassisted as he intercepted a Bulldog pass about 40

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â&#x2013; SPORTS THIS Wednesday, Sept. 25 4 pm - High school tennis, Kings Mountain at Shelby.

4:30 - High school volleyball, Kings Mountain at Shelby.

5 pm - Middle school football, Kings Mountain at East Lincoln.

5 p.m. - High school soccer, Kings Mountain at Shelby (JV/V).

Cameron Hordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 39-yard field goal gave KMHS a 15-14 lead over Burns in Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game in Lawndale. Burns came from behind in the final minute to win 20-15.

Thursday, Sept. 26 4 pm - Middle school soccer, Burns at Kings Mountain.

4 pm - Middle school softball, Burns at Kings Mountain.

7 pm - JV football, Kings Mountain at Shelby.

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Friday, Sept. 27 7:30 - High school football, Shelby at Kings Mountain.

Saturday, Sept. 28 9 a.m. - High school volleyball, KMHS in Serve for the Cure Tournament in Charlotte (Varsity only).

TBA - High school cross country, Kings Mountain at Watauga Monday, Sept. 30 2 pm - High school golf, all SMAC teams at East Burke (Pine Mountain Golf Course).

4 pm - High school tennis, Draughn at Kings Mountain.

4 pm - Middle school cross country, Tri-County Conference meet at North Lincoln.

4:30 - High school volleyball, Draughn at Kings Mountain.

5 pm - High school soccer, Draughn at Kings Mountain (JV/V).

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4:30 - High school cross country, Kings Mountain in Cleveland County Meet at Shelby.

Wednesday, Oct. 2 4 pm - High school tennis, Kings Mountain at Crest.

4 pm - Middle school golf, Tri-County Conference meet at East Lincoln.

4:30 - High school volleyball, Kings Mountain at Crest.

5 pm - Middle school football, West Lincoln at Kings Mountain.

5 pm - High school soccer, Kings Mountain at Crest.

Tuesday, Oct. 1 4 pm - Middle school golf, Kings Mountain and North Lincoln at West Lincoln.

4 pm - Middle school soccer, Kings Mountain at West Lincoln.

4 pm - Middle school softball, Kings Mountain at West Lincoln.

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KMHS, East kickers battle to 2-2 stalemate Kings Mountain and East Rutherford played two 10-minute overtimes but couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t break a 2-2 tie in a SMAC varsity soccer game Wednesday night at East Rutherford.

It took the Cavaliers only 20 seconds to take a 1-0 lead on a shot from the right flank that somehow found the back of the net. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Daniel Crank (of the Cavaliers) scored from a near impossible angle and that really shocked us,â&#x20AC;? noted KMHS coach Dan Potter.

But the Mountaineers collected themselves and began controlling much of the possession. Robert Baker would tie the score on a breakaway at the 16-minute mark. Tyler Batchler played a long ball down the right flank that Baker picked up and calmly beat East keeper CJ Warren.

Baker would score two more goals in the half but both were waved off as he was in an offside position when he received the pass.

The half ended at 1-all, but Kings Mountain came out strong in the second half and once again dominated possession. But, they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t score the go ahead goal until 14 minutes had expired off the clock. Baker would score again from another assist from Batchler off a similar play.

The lead was short lived as the Cavaliers knotted the score on a goal from Ricardo

Kings Mountain freshman Darian McClain (23) picks up huge chunk of real estate against the Burns defense Friday night. Burns scored in the final minute to edge the Mountaineers 2015.

#9 Weston Harmon heads the ball against Burns at home Tuesday night.

Hernandez just one minute later.

KM keeper Jarrett Ledford made a fantastic save with just over eight minutes in regulation. Robbie Lysek had a goal stolen from him as he blasted a shot to the near post that seemed destined for goal only to have CJ Warren of East make a sprawled-out, diving save.

Cameron Hord and Weston Harmon would each be turned away by Warren on breakaways as well. Baker would be even more frustrated as he hit the crossbar from eight yards out in the overtime period.

KICKERS: split with Burns From Page 1B In the varsity match the two teams battled to a scoreless tie in the first half as the visitors pressured the home side much of the opening 40 mniutes.

The Mountaineers came out with new life after the half and attacked with pur-

Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jordan Ford (8) gets good blocking on a kick return in Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SMAC game at Burns.

made some defensive changes that paid off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a great defensive effort,â&#x20AC;? Lloyd said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They had a size advantage but we just stuck to what we were doing.â&#x20AC;?

Lloyd started freshman running back Darian McClain at linebacker along with returning starters Elijah Whitaker and Alex Reynolds and all three of them had a super game. McClain also ran hard on offense, gaining 30 yards on five carries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;McClain made us much better on defense,â&#x20AC;? Lloyd said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He played a real good game. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to be a running back and a linebacker, especially as a freshman. But we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be prouder of the way he played. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Julian Coulter made some great plays on defense and so did Khalil Hopper,â&#x20AC;?

Lloyd added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All three of the linebackers played very well. Cory Hester (center) did a good job of blocking.

He had his best game of the year.â&#x20AC;?

Quarterback Brandon Bell was the workhorse of the offense, running the ball

26 times for 127 yards and hitting 13-of-32 passes for 139 yards and a touchdown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bell made several big plays running; he was really beat up. We made some plays with the passing game and that got us back in the game,â&#x20AC;? Lloyd noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From that point on we really played good football. We swarmed to plays and gave a great effort. We had a good chance to win it. The main thing is that we made marked improvement from what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been doing.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best and hardest weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve played dating back into last year. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something to build on. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were really intense and that will drain the energy,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was by far the best weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve played all year. We punted the ball good, got a field goal, and our kickoffs were good and high. We practiced hard all week and it showed Friday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we play that smart and that hard from now own weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to do well the rest of the season. The players did what we asked them to do. They played hard and played with some guts. With all these young boys we have

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kicking touchbacks and 50-yard field goals.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a concern.â&#x20AC;?

Lloyd saw his team improve tremendously last week as the Mountaineers had three-time SMAC champion Burns on the ropes before falling 20-15 in the final minute. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goal is to play just like we did last week,â&#x20AC;?

Lloyd said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stay in the game and give us a chance to win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to mix it up

would end with a 5-1 margin of victory for the Mountaineers, West Lincoln could have scored several more goals if it werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for great saves by our keeper.â&#x20AC;?

West Lincoln finally broke the shutout with seven minutes remaining off a blast from Edgar Rios. The Mountaineers were quick to answer as Max Sappia scored off a through ball from Isaiah Cole with five minutes to

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go. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tonight the mach was won by a total team effort as several players stepped up and contributed big minutes due to injuries,â&#x20AC;? Potter said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After we scored that first goal the players really gained tremendous confidence. Dylan Beaver and Chan Champion came to play and made quite an impact for us tonight.â&#x20AC;?

with run and pass,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to get better blocking at the point of attack. When we have the opportunity to score we have to take advantage of it. We have to take care of the ball.

If we can do all these things we will hae a good opportunity to win.

The Mountaineers will continue to be without several key players due to injuries, but other players have taken up the slack. He said he may bring up some more JV players this week.â&#x20AC;?

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Arrick Rithiphong set up Weston Harmon with a super cross and Harmon headed the fourth goal into the side netting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hunter Presnell did an outstanding job in the net in the second half,â&#x20AC;? Potter said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He made two really supper saves on high balls late in the half. Although the match

itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to pay off for us.

We have to play this way every week. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very happy with them. Of course, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re disappointed when you lose a game like that, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not disappointed with the players. We are very proud of them!â&#x20AC;?

SHELBY: here Friday From 1B

of the effort given as we certainly put up a tremendous fight, especially in the second half,â&#x20AC;? said KM Coach Dan Potter.

Kings Mountain travels to Shelby Wednesday. The JV match begins at 5 p.m. and the varsity at 6:30.

KMHS: kickers beat West Lincoln 5-1

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE PROUDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Mountaineers had Burns on ropes until final minute From Page 1B

pose but just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find the goal.

The Bulldogs finally broke the tie with 12:34 left in regulation. The Mountaineers pushed forward and were exposed once more with just over five minutes remaining in the match. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although we lost another close one, I was proud

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Pats edge North 22-20 in first division game Mike Thombs intercepted a pass to stop North Lincolnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final drive and preserve a 22-20 Kings Mountain victory in a TriCounty Middle School Conference football game last Wednesday at North Lincoln.

Kings Mountain, 1-0 in the Eastern Division and 1-1 overall, plays at East Lincoln this afternoon at 5 p.m.

North Lincoln grabbed an early 6-0 lead but Kings Mountain answered with a 60-yard touchdown pass from Hunter Blanton to Mike Toms. Sabiem Beam ran a two-point conversion to give the Patriots an 8-6 lead.

In the second period, Kings Mountain went up 146 on a 15-yard touchdown run by Michael Collins.

North Lincoln battled back to cut the margin to 14-

12, but in the third period Paul Culbreth got loose on a 48-yard touchdown run and Mike Toms caught a twopoint conversion pass to put the Patriots up 22-12.

North Lincoln scored its final touchdown in the fourth quarter on a 20-yard pass.

Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next home game is Wed., Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. against West Lincoln.

Patriot softball beats Lincolnton Kings Mountain defeated Lincolnton 18-1 in a TriCounty Middle School softball game Thursday.

Catie Payne and Kameron Marr pitched for the Lady Patriots.

Makena Deaton, Cassi Melton and Catie Payne had multiple hits. Sarah Drennan, Emily Graham and MC

May also had hits.

Patriot kickers Lose to Lincolnton Lincolnton defeated Kings Mountain 6-2 in a middle school soccer game Thursday.

Lincolnton scored the first goal of the game but KMMS quickly answered with a goal by Brandon Quevido-Johns.

Lincolnton scored two more goals before KMMS got a goal from Chase Yow. KM held Lincolnton to just one goal in the second half.

KMMS defensive standouts included Holden Bullock in goal, Travis Wright, Mason Nyguen, Michael Allen, Mitchell Hord, Parker Rollins and Kaleb Estridge.

Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mike Toms has his eye on ball in recent middle school football game. His late interception preserved a 22-20 win over North Lincoln last week.

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Early KMâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;miscues help Burns JVs win 28-22 Burns recovered a bad snap in the end zone on the first offensive play of the game to take a quick 6-0 lead and went on to hand Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s JVs their first loss of the season, 28-22, Thursday night at John Gamble Stadium.

The Bulldogs kicked off to start the game but the KM return man bobbled it a couple of times and then had to fall on it at the 17-yard line.

Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offense took the field and the centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s snap to the quarterback in shotgun formation rolled all the way to the end zone where Burnsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Aaron Ramseur fell on it for the TD. More missed center-quarterback exchanges as well as fumbles, incompletions and interceptions hurt the Mountaineersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cause all night but the home team got its best all-around rushing game of the year from backs Corey Tate, Jair McCluney and Trayvon Wilson, who combined for 273 yards.

Burns went on top 14-0 with just six seconds left in the first quarter after the Bulldogsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; AJ Camp intercepted a pass at the Burns 11. Two plays later Tyler Kendrick went around right end for a 87-yard touchdown for a 14-0 lead.

Kings Mountain finally dented the scoreboard with 6:14 left in the first half when McCluney scored on a six-yard run and quarterback Darren Burns ran for a twopoint conversion to bring the score to 14-8.

The Mountaineers were backed up on their own 19 yard line when Burnsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Teriq James intercepted a pass and started running down the KM sideline. On a jarring tackle, he fumbled the ball and Chris Robbins recovered it for the Mountaineers on

Kings Mountain quarterback Darren Burns fires a pass in JV game with Burns Thursday night at John Gamble Stadium.

The Mountaineers lost for the first time after starting their season with thre straight wins. the 14 yard line. After Burns was sacked for a four-yard loss, he handed off to Tate for a run around the right side and Tate rambled 90 yards to tie the game at 14all.

Burns recovered an onside kick at the KM 48 and Green hit BJ Hopper on a slant for a 47-yard touchdown. Tyler Kendrick caught a two-point conversion pass to put the Bulldogs up 22-14 at halftime.

The KM defense held Burns to three and out to open the second half, but the Bulldogsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; punt rolled dead at the KM one yard line. The Bulldogs regained possession when the Mountaineers fumbled at their own 43.

Two plays later Green hit Malik Hamrick with a 41yard touchdown pass for a 28-14 lead.

On the first play following the ensuing kickoff, KMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Burns hung up a long

pass which was tipped by a Bulldog defender right into the hands of KM wide receiver Chris Robbins who turned it into a 73-yard touchdown.

KM had other scoring opportunities in the fourth period but lost the ball in Burns territory on a pass interception and a fumble.

Tate finished with 138 yards on 10 carries to lead the KM rushing. McCluney added 86 yards on 15 totes and Wilson had 49 yards on eight carries.

Dylan Sims and Kavin Mosely intercepted passes for the Mountaineer defense.

Bryan Sanders, Trayvon Wilson, Gage Kornegay, Cedrick Wilson and DJ Sumpter also played well defensively.

Kings Mountain, 3-1 overall, travels to Shelby Thursday at 7 p.m.

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KM Elite Trailblazers sweep Chapel Grove K.M. Elite Trailblazers football summaries from Saturday, September 21.

5-6 yr Tiney Mite Division K.M. Elite Trailblazers 45 Chapel Grove Wildcats 0 Summary: The 5-6 yr Elite Trailblazers cruised in 45-0 win over the Chapel Grove Wildcats.

Tristan Pressley led the rushing attack with 5 carries for 135 yards and 2 TDs. Curtis Simpson, C.J. Houser, Carter Simpson, and Eric Hatten also scored a touchdown apiece to contribute towards

the win. Andre Pickett led the Trailblazers defensively with 8 tackles (6 tackles for a loss) and a forced fumble.

The Trailblazer Tiny Mites improved their record to 3-2 in the Mid Atlantic Carolinas AYF Conference Division.

7-8 yr Mitey Mites K.M. Elite Trailblazers 20 Chapel Grove Wildcats 6 Summary: Trailblazers Mitey Mites won their second game in a row with 20-6 victory over the Wildcats.

Darious Wilson continues to his offensive prowess by providing the Trailblazer

with 7 carries for 113 rushing yards and 1-1 passing for 23 yards. Bryson Brown, Christan Smith, and Sincere Love scored a touchdown each in the win. Dariyon â&#x20AC;&#x153;Biggsâ&#x20AC;? Black and A.J. Richardson led the Trailblazers on defense with a combine 14 tackles, 5 tackles for a loss, and 2 sacks. Trailblazers 7-8s improved their record to 4-1 in the Mid Atlantic Carolinas AYF Conference Division.

9-10 yr Jr. Pee Wee Division K.M. Elite Trailblazers 31 Chapel Grove Wildcats 0

Summary: Kobe Paysour and Titus Phillips led the K.M. Eliteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rushing attack in the shutout victory over Trojans. Paysour had 7 carries for 193 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns and Phillips chipped in with 5 carries for 82 yards. The Trailblazers quarterback Ezekiel Cannedy threw Marcus Odums a 55 yard touchdown pass. Isaiah Tate led the Trailblazers defense with a total 9 tackles (5 tackles for a loss) and 2 sacks and Chance Cannon with 5 tackles (2 tackles for a loss).

Tate also chipped in offensively with a touchdown run.

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The Trailblazers improved their record to 4-1 in the Mid Atlantic Carolinas AYF Conference Division.

11-12 yr Pee Wee Division 47 0

K.M. Elite Trailblazers Chapel Grove Wildcats

Summary: The K.M. Elite 11-12 yr Pee Wee coasted to 47-0 shutout win over the Chapel Grove Wildcats. Pepper Hardin led a balanced rushing attack with 5 carries for 76 yards and 3 Touchdowns. Zion â&#x20AC;&#x153;Matt Mattâ&#x20AC;? Mitchell added 2 carries for 65 yards 1 touch-

BRIEFS medalist with a 43.

Crest won the team battle with a 146 score, followed

by East Burke 156 and Draughn 176.

The same teams will play at Pine Mountain October 30.

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The camp will last from 10AM-2PM that day.

The cost is $30. If you are interested in attending, please contact Coach Short at 704-473-3118 or via email at jcshort@clevelandcountyschools.org.

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Win a motorcycle, other prizes in raffle for new KM field house The Kings Mountain Touchdown Club is raffling a motorcycle and several other prizes in a fund-raiser for the new KMHS field house.

Work on the field house is well underway. Threefourths of the building has already been bricked and the multi-purpose room on the north side of the building should be bricked by the end of the week.

Work on the roof should begin soon.

Raffle tickets are $50 each and are being sold by club members as well as numerous businesses in town.

Tickets may be purchased at Parkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Amaco on Shelby Road, and the motorcycle can be seen there as well The motorcycle is a 2005 Harley Davidson Dyna Low Rider and is fully loaded.

Other ticket locations are Keeter Furniture in Grover, KM Auto Parts on Mountain Street, Warlick and Hamrick Insurance on Mountain Street, Dellingerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewelry on Mountain Street and Flooring America in Kings Mountain and Gastonia.In addition to the motorcycle each ticket holder will have an opportunity to win cash and tickets to sporting events. Every time a winner is drawn, their ticket will be put back into the pot for the

next ticket.

Winners will be drawn every Tuesday through October 22 at the Kings Mountain Touchdown Club meeting at 7 p.m. in the P.E. room at Kings Mountain High (last classroom on left beside Donald L. Parker Gymnasium). You do not have to be present to win.

The schedule for drawings is: Oct. 1 - Two tickets to the Cowboys-Eagles NFL game on December 29.

Oct. 8 - Four tickets to the Panthers-New England Patriots game on Nov. 18.

Oct 15 - Five $100 cash prizes.

Oct. 22 - Two $250 cash prizes, one $500 cash prize and the motorcycle.

KMTD President David Brinkley and other club members will be selling tickets at each Friday night home football game until the final night of the drawings. A tent will be set up near the entrance to the home stands, and on nights when the weather is good the motorcycle will be on display.

Value of the pro football tickets can run into the hundreds of dollars, according to Brinkley. He also noted if people who win the tickets do not want to attend the games they can either give

Patriot golfers win opener, Goff medalist with 1-under Kings Mountain Middle Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s golfers opened their season Tuesday at Kings Mountain Country Club with a victory over East Lincoln and West Lincoln.

The Patriots shot 153, followed by East at 181 and Wst with 183.

The Patriots were led by medalist Alex Goff with a oneunder-par 35. Tyler Withers shot 37, Harrison Conner 39 and Natalie Lutz 42.

The four Kings Mountain golfers turned in the top four individual scores. Eighteen golfers participated.

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For more information call David Brinkley at 704739-4689.

down, Zack Smith had 3 carries for 58 yards and 1 touchdown, Marques Fewell 3 carries for 55 yards 1 touchdown, and Javon Hogue capped on a 25 yard touchdown run. Smith paced the Pee Wees with 7 tackles and a fumble recovery while Sion â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jacobâ&#x20AC;? Mitchell added 5 tackles and a fumble recovery on defense. The 1112 yr Trailblazers remains in 1st place in the Mid Atlantic AYF Conference with a 4-1 record.

K.M. Elite Trailblazers will be travelling to Chase High School on next week against Chase Trojans. The games start at 11:00 a.m.

Kings Mountain Highâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volleyball teams swept East Rutherford in a SMAC doubleheader Wednesday.

The JV Mountaineers won 2-1 to run their record to 5-3 in the SMAC and 5-5 overall.

The varsity swept the Lady Cavaliers 25-12, 2513, 25-9 to run their mark to 8-1 in the SMAC and 9-2 overall.

Kayla Bolt registered 14 kills, five digs and two aces.

Logan Smith had seven kills, 11 digs and 12 assists and Taquisha Smith added 17 assists and nine digs.

Volleyball sweep Kings Mountain swept Burns in a JV/varsity volleyball doubleheader Monday

Ashley Rhom competes for KMHS JV spikers in victory over East Rutherford. night.

The JV team won 25-16, 23-25, 15-4 before the varsity won in three sets 254-11, 25-10, 25-6.

Kayla Bolt led the Lady Mountaineers with 10 kills and seven aces. Mary Asgari added four aces and four kills and Gracie Hunter had 10 digs and two aces.

Lutz shoots 44 Kings Mountain High's girls golfers competed in a SMAC match Monday at Orchard Hills Golf Course.

Maddie Lutz led the Lady Mountaineers with a 44 and Sarah Scism shot 56. Breanna Plummer of Crest was

Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s girls finished second to East Lincoln in a 14-team cross country meet last week at Shelby High School.

East Lincoln dominated with 27 points. KM had 107.

Cassie Morton led the Lady Mountaineers with an 11th place finish.

In boys action, Shelby won with 87 points followed

by Forestview with 99.

Kings Mountain ran 7th with 190. The Mountaineers didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a runner in the top ten.

KM Middle loses East Lincoln rallied from a 3-1 sixth inning deficit to trim Kings Mountain 7-5 in a Tri-County Middle School softball game Wednesday.

Catie Payne pitched a complete game for the Lady Patriots.

Paige Rollins had a hit and two RBIs and Amya White also had a hit and one RBI. Sarah Drennan played well defensively.

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Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey, one of the judges at the Old North State BBQ Challenge Saturday, took time to enjoy the Harley Davidson motorcycles on display. He's in the driver's seat on this beauty in Salisbury at the motorcycle dealership.

KM Fire Chief Frank Burns, left, and Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey, right, congratulate Bobby and Belinda Roberts of Bessemer City, champions again in the Old North State BBQ Challenge in Salisbury Saturday. Grand champions for the second year at the Firehouse BBQ Cookoff in Kings Mountain in April, the consistent winners of cook offs in the state held the highest overall scores from four events in Kings Mountain, Lexington, Kannapolis and Salisbury, among 76 teams participating Saturday, to take the Old North State Series grand champion trophy and a prize purse of $3500.

Robertses win Old North State BBQ Challenge ELIZABETH STEWART Bessemer City's Bobby and Belinda Roberts love what they do and they do what they love.

They are champions at the barbecue grill and no, they won't give out their prize-winning recipes but sometimes they spice up their entrees depending on what area of the state they are competing.

“They started off about 25 years ago on a team they called “Two Old Men and a Grill” and kept the name,” said Kings Mountain Fire Chief Frank Burns who, along with

Mayor Rick Murphrey, has presented them a handsome trophy and cash for the past two years at the Kings Mountain Firehouse BBQ Cook-Off. Roberts says they plan to cook next year in Kings Mountain at the city's walking track and make it a “threepeater.”

As the champion in the Old North State BBQ challenge Saturday at Tillery Harley Davidson in Salisbury, they accumulated the most points to win the championship. Seventy-six teams partici-

pated in the BBQ cookoff Saturday with Killer Bees, who also participated in the Kings Mountain Firehouse cook off, taking the top prize and second place in the Old North State BBQ challenge.

The inaugural year of this intrastate BBQ championship consisted of four KCBS sanctioned BBQ competitions across North Carolina including Kings Mountain (April 19-20), Lexington (April 2627), Kannapolis (May 10-11) and Salisbury (Sept. 2021). Championship barbecue teams competing in these four events vied to accu-

mulate points to earn the honor of being called the Old North State Series Grand Champion and reserve Grand Champion, first runner up and a prize purse of $3500 and $1500 respectively.

Murphrey and City of Kings Mountain Events Coordinator Ellis Noell judged the “People's Choice” category in the Saturday competition.

Burns said Kings Mountain Fire Department is the only firehouse that hosts a barbecue cook-off. The recent cook-off helped raise the

funds for the prize package presented at the Old North State BBQ Challenge. “ I really enjoyed the tough competition and the food,'' said the mayor.

Noell said the event was a tremendous display of cooking and good barbecue eating. “I think the mayor also enjoyed the Harley Davidson motorcycles. Noell couldn't resist snapping a picture of the mayor astride one of the Indian Motorcycle models on display.

Grabert and Stirewalt recognized by Kings Mountain council Two Kings Mountain young people – Gregory Grabert and Cheyanne Stirewalt – were recognized by Mayor Rick Murphrey and Kings Mountain City Council Tuesday night for receiving high awards that reflect determination, dedication and leadership.

The mayor presented the resolutions, introducing them, at the opening of the council meeting.

Grabert, son of Greg and Estelle Grabert and a member of Boy Scout Troop 91 of Bethlehem Baptist Church, has achieved the coveted rank of Eagle Scout, the highest and most distinguished

award earned by a Boy Scout. He was cited for “exceptional commitment and hard work in achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and his outstanding work on the informational signs on the Gateway Trail which provides the name of the trail, GPS coordinates and elevations every quarter mile.”

Stirewalt, daughter of Richard and Sandra Stirewalt and a member of Girl Scout Troop 20282, educated children in the community about the history that surrounds them in historical Kings Mountain.

To do this, she created a video that captured the history behind the

Battle of Kings Mountain and shared it with children in a local school. Because of her project the students came to appreciate their history filled city that helped GRABERT shape America.

Cheyanne is an active member of Advent Lutheran Church in Kings Mountain.

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Award, Stirewalt has become a community leader. Her accomplishments reflect leadership and citizenship skills that set her apart.

Marcia Cole, Chief Executive STIREWALT Officer of Girls Scouts Carolina Peaks to Piedmont stated, “Earning the Girl Scout Gold Award designation is truly a remarkable achievement and this young

woman exemplifies leadership in all its forms. She saw a need in her community and took action. Her extraordinary dedication, perseverance and leadership is making the world a better place.”

The Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting and recognizes girls in grades 9 through 12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through sustainable and measurable Take Action projects in which each girl must dedicate a minimum of 80 hours to planning and implementing a project that must benefit the community.

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Award-winning writer Sharyn McCrumb book signing October 7 at Mauney Library Award-winning Southern writer Sharyn McCrumb is coming to Mauney Memorial Library Oct.7 from 5-7 p.m. and will greet guests at a book signing of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mountain.â&#x20AC;? The public is invited.

McCrumb is best known for her Appalachian â&#x20AC;&#x153;Balladâ&#x20AC;? novels set in the North Carolina-Tennessee Mountains.

McCrumb has planned her book signing of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mountainâ&#x20AC;? to coincide with the 233rd anniversary of the Oct. 7, 1780 Revolutionary War Battle of Kings Mountain, an epic book that paints the brave action of John Sevier and his comrades against a background of richly portrayed characters. Both a novel of war and family, crafted with heart and depth, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; celebrates one of Appalachiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest hours.

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Her books have been named Notable Books of the Year by The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times. She lives and writes in the Virginia Blue Ridge, less than a hundred miles from where her family â&#x20AC;&#x201C; kinsmen of the Seviers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; settled in 1790. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mountain,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; her first Ballad novel about the American Revolution, focuses on the Overmountain militia men and the Battle of Kings Mountain considered by many to have been the turning point of the war. She paints a vivid and compelling portrait of Colonial America and fills her story with fascinating historical characters including one of her own real life ancestors who fought in the battle.

Friends of the Library will serve refreshments.

Health officials investigating salmonella outbreak at Sandy Plains Baptist Church Public health authorities have linked a salmonella outbreak to a recent church barbecue fundraiser.

Cleveland County Health officials said Monday that 71 people have reported being sick after the Sept. 7 Sandy Plains Baptist Church barbecue fundraiser, an event that has occurred in Shelby for 50 years and attracts thousands of people.

Of the 54 cases, 11 have been confirmed and 60 are probable, according to DeShay Oliver.

The reported salmonella cases include 34 residents from Cleveland County and 37 from Rutherford County with 13 hospitalized. Three people from Cleveland County were still in the hospital Sept. 20.

Oliver said that although new cases are being reported, the most recent date of illness onset for all cases is September 14. She said

this indicates that the illness is not continuing to spread.

The Cleveland County and Rutherford County Health Departments in collaboration with the NC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health are investigating this outbreak and have the following recommendations: â&#x20AC;˘ If you attended the event and became ill with intestinal symptoms such as diarrhea or vomiting, consult your healthcare provider and inform them of your exposure at the event. â&#x20AC;˘ Persons who brought home food purchased at the fundraiser should discard it and not consume any remaining food. â&#x20AC;˘ Healthcare providers should inform their local health department of any associated case whether confirmed or suspected.

GCCSA fall soccer results U8: RestCo Restoration 7, Jones Family Practice 1 Goals: RestCo Restoration: Nate Bookout 6, Austin Moran 1 Goals: Jones Family Practice: Max Martin 1.

CookOut 8, Winn Insurance 4 Goals: Cookout: Braeden Bostic 2, Mary Hogue 5, Zach Hoyle 1 Goals: Winn Insurance: Haiden Bright 4 Champion Studios 5, Rogerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Automotive 1 Goals: Champions Studios ; Ava Jensen 1, Tanner Kirby 1, McKinley Lee 2, Liam Richardson 1 Goals: Rogerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Automotive: Cailyn Kratzer 1 U10 :

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Patriots second in county cross country meet KMMS hosted the county cross country meet yesterday. The boys team placed 5 runners in the top 9, but finished second to Crest who had the top 3 runners. Placing for KMMS were Landry

Crawford, Bryson Key, Alec Bell, Thomas Harrison, and John Harris. The girls were edged out for second place

by Shelby, but had 2 runners in the top 9. Placing for KMMS were Georgia Moss,

Caroline Foster, Baylee Marr, Savannah Slater, and Belle Hollifield. The season will conclude with the conference meet next Monday at North Lincoln.

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Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Natural gas pipelines quietly, reliably and efficiently deliver natural gas throughout the country for domestic and industrial use. As part of the greater industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2.3 million miles of natural gas and liquid pipelines, Kings Mountain operates a natural gas distribution system that safely delivers large quantities of energy to fuel the economy and keep us warm every day. Pipelines are the safest and most cost effective way of delivering energy in existence. The City of Kings Mountain would like to inform residents about the accident prevention efforts that are undertaken to maintain the excellent pipeline safety record of the industry. Kings Mountain inspects mains and services that are excavated as well as monitors above-ground piping for corrosion. They apply and monitor corrosion prevention measures to prevent steel from deteriorating below ground and they regularly patrol surface conditions for hazards to the pipelines. They also use leak detection equipment that can detect the tiniest quantities of gas to determine whether a leak may exist below ground. Equipment is inspected and maintained regularly as well, including below-ground emergency valves.

In its â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;naturalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; state, natural gas is colorless and odorless. The natural gas received by the City of Kings Mountain is mixed with an odorant so it is easier to recognize a natural gas pipeline release. The odorant added to the natural gas gives the gas a distinctive smell, often described as â&#x20AC;&#x153;rotten eggâ&#x20AC;?.

The City monitors the existence of this odorant to ensure its presence.

Accidental releases of gas do occasionally occur, and in addition to the distinctive smell, other indications of a release may be a hissing, roaring sound, or blowing of dirt or dust. Persistent bubbles in water or pools of liquid with possible bubbling can also indicate a pipeline leak. If you smell, see, or hear any indications of a possible natural gas leak, please call the City of Kings Mountain at 704-734-4516 or emergency officials at 911 immediately.

If there is an unintended release of gas, the main hazard is the chance of fire or explosion. If you have a gas release situation, immediately walk away, warning others to stay away or leave the area. Extinguish all sources of ignition such as, open flames, cell phones, pagers, motor vehicles or any other item that may cause a spark or static discharge. From a safe location contact the City of Kings Mountain at the number listed above or the emergency officials.

The leading cause of accidental releases of gas is due to damage of a below ground line by someone performing excavation or earth moving. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;NC 811â&#x20AC;? system was set up to help prevent this hazard. If you dig, please dial 811 or toll-free 1-800-632-4949 or log on to the website http://www2.ncocc.org/ncocc/default.htm to request a location of underground utilities. The North Carolina STATE LAW requires that excavators give at least 2 Day Notice prior to excavation.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Red Velvet Cake Warâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; comes to the Joy Oct. 4 â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Red Velvet Cake Warâ&#x20AC;? comes to The Joy October 4 and Director Jim Champion says the audience is in store for a treat.

The cast is rehearsing for the hilarious Southern comedy and ready to entertain theater-goers with the Verdeen family which will keep you laughing.

Champion said one cast change was necessary due to illness of Sean Whitworth who is cast as the sheriff.

Tom Bennett will play that role in the play.

The play runs Oct. 4, 5, 11, and 12 at 7:30 p.m. With a Sunday matinee at 3 p.m.

October 6. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and senior citizens.

Dawn Rickus, left, as Peaches and Susan Champion as Gaynelle Verdeen Bodeen in the Kings Mountain Little Theatre upcoming production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Red Velvet Cake War.â&#x20AC;?

Teresa Williams as Aunt La Merle and Andy Neisler as Uncle Aubrey in the KMLT production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Red Velvet Cake Warâ&#x20AC;? which opens Oct. 4 at Joy Performing Arts Theatre.

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Cakes needed Want to help as a volunteer for the Little Theatre production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Red Velvet CakeWarâ&#x20AC;? or to donate a homemade Red Velvet cake as a raffle item?

Reply to Jim Champion, director of the play, at jimchampion@carolina.rr.com The play runs Oct. 4 through Oct. 12.

SASI exhibits This week is the last week to see the current exhibits at the Southern Arts Society (the old train depot) at 301 N. Piedmont Avenue.

Currently on exhibit are paintings by Gary Freeman in the Reavis Gallery through Sept. 27. Also on display in the Founders Gallery are paintings by Brenda Beard Bosnian, Ger Fisher, Marci Mus grove and Stacey Tarkington Smith.

Coming up: Take In of art for Gateways to the South will be Saturday, Sept. 28, 11 am.-4 p.m. And Sunday, Sept. 29, from 1-4 p.m.

Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club fall festival is October 16

NEW SIGNS AT TRAIL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pictured with the new rail-trail signs are members of the area committee. From left, Bill McCarter, Shirley and Mal Brutko, Bill McMurray, Ronnie Franks and Larry Hyde, Crowders Mountain State Park Superintendent.

Tickets are on sale by Woman's Club members for the annual Fall Festival Wednesday, Oct. 16 by the Kings Mountain Woman's Club.

A turkey/ham dinner with all the trimmings will be served from 11:301:30 and 5:30-7 p.m. in the club dining room. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children under 12. A floral display, bazaar/country store and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trash Formationâ&#x20AC;? will be featured. Anyone can submit a recycled creation by taking them to the clubhouse from 8-12 noon on the day of the show or on the evening before the show. Ribbons and certificates will be awarded.

Call Johann Sherrill at 704-7390405, Betty Gamble at 704-739-3800 or Lois Blanton at 704-734-1876 for tickets.

The festival is the primary fundraiser by the club for benefit of scholarships and community projects.

The sign was installed on the trail workday Sept. 13. With a grant from NC State Parks, N. C. Rail Trails is placing the signs on each of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rail trails, with a digital bar code that trail users can scan using a smart phone and barcode scanning app.

They would them be directed to the NCRT website containing directions, descriptions and photographs of all the rail-trails in the state.

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Computers Designed Specifically for Seniors Dear Savvy Senior, What computers can you recommend for seniors with very limited computer skills? I am interested in getting one, but at 76, I need one thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designed simplistically for me.

Inexperienced Senior Dear Inexperienced, There are actually several companies who make and sell computers designed specifically for seniors who have little or no computer experience. Here are some top options to check out.

Desktops If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re primarily interested in a home desktop computer, the Telikin (telikin.com, 800-230-3881), which has been on the market for over two years now, is an excellent option.

Ready to go right out of the box, this all-in-one touch-screen computer provides a big button menu that displays all your favorite functions on the screen at all times. By simply touching the menu option of your choice with your finger, you can get instant access to the Web, email, games, video chat, photo sharing, news, weather and more.

Available in two sizes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the 18-inch LCD touch-screen with a 320-gigabyte hard drive that costs $699, and the 20inch LCD touch-screen with 500-gigabytes for $999 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all Telikin computers come with built-in speakers, a Web camera, microphone, wired keyboard and mouse. They even offer â&#x20AC;&#x153;tech buddyâ&#x20AC;? software that your loved ones can download on their computers, so they can access your Telikin remotely to help you when need be.

Running on Linux software instead of the standard Windows or Mac OS, the Telikin is also virus-resistant, comes with a 60-day trial period, a one-year warranty and free tech support.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also worth noting that Telikin has a partnership with firstSTREET â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a senior product direct marketing company â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that is also selling the 20-inch Telikin for $999, but have rebranded it as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;WOW! Computer for Seniors.â&#x20AC;?

Another option to consider is the MyGait Elite Computer (mygait.com, 866469-4248), which costs $899 plus a $20 monthly service fee. This mouse-operated PC has a 20-inch high-resolution monitor, a large-letter color-coded key-

board, one-click functionality for all pages, a simple zoom feature that lets you magnify your email or Web page up to 200 percent, and an ergonomic trackball mouse thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy on the hand and wrist.

It also comes with a built in Web camera, DVD/CD player, unlimited storage space, dozens of games and a unique customer service package that guarantees protection against viruses and spam, provides ongoing computer updates, and offers a help line if you ever get stuck or need assistance.

Tablets If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in something mobile, there are several new senior-specific tablets on the market you should look into like the Claris Companion (clariscompanion.com, 866-284-4939), which combines a computer, digital picture frame, mobile phone and passive monitoring device into one package.

It has a 10-inch touch-screen with huge text and buttons, amplified sound and comes in a thick bamboo frame thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to hold on to, plus a stand that props it up.

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