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Gateway Fest offers fun for all Saturday

Robb Lewis with the South Fork Militia discusses battle plans with Matt Vincett of the Charles Towne Artillery at last year’s Gateway Festival.

Photo by Ellis Noell Gateway Festival Saturday promises fun for the whole family in“Music, Muskets and Merriment� to downtown Kings Mountain from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

The community-wide event kicks off with a 8 a.m. “Gateway to a Cure� 5K runwalk beginning at Patriot Park and continuing down W. Gold Street and Crescent Hill and ending at Patriots Park with 9 a.m. awards in front of the Gazebo.

The annual event showcases the music, art and history of Kings Mountain designated by the National Park Service as the “Gateway City� to all three area parks.

A big plus for visitors will be that they can park their cars and ride free Gateway shuttles to various venues in town – including the Kings Mountain Historical Museum uptown and the Southern Arts Society at the old Southern Rail station at

the depot on Piedmont Avenue.

Opening ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. And always a crowd-pleaser the big pet show cranks up at the Gazebo at 11 a.m.

From the opening to the end of the day, there is entertainment sure to please the whole family.

A new walkway connects the gazebo to the Patriots Memorial which serves as the promenade where art,crafts, and a variety of food vendors will gather.

Families can enjoy the hilarious “Cute Critters� competition pet beauty contest and get energized at a Dance Magic performance.

A “classic Car Cruise-In� will rap around Patriots Park, adjacent to the Foothills Farmer's Market, where the health conscious will find farm fresh, delicious apples, tasty baked goods and lots of bright pumpkins.

Stops on the gateway

See the full schedule of events on page 8A

See GATEWAY FEST, 8A

Sons of patriots meet It was an evening of patriotism with an eye toward local Revolutionary War lineage as The Battle of Kings Mountain Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution held its charter meeting at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center Monday night.

Fifty-one local men were inducted in the local chapter of the organization, while state and national leaders of the Sons of the American Revolution presiding over

the proceedings.

The effort to bring a chapter of the historical club to Kings Mountain was spearheaded by Doyle Campbell and David Campbell. The two held a series of workshops over the summer to gin up interest and to educate would-be members about the qualifications for membership.

Appropriately, Monday also marked the 233rd anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain in which patriot forces defeated loyalists to the British crown in 1780 in what figured to be a turning point in the young country’s war for independence.

See SAR, 7A

Pictured are the five seniors in the Kings Mountain High School Homecoming Court, one of whom will be crowned 2013 KMHS Homecoming Queen Friday night at half-time of the football game between the Kings Mountain Mountaineers and Crest High School Chargers. From left, Chelsea George, Emily Wilson, Logan Smith-Kolometz, Haley Camp and Emily Harris.

Photo by LIB STEWART

KMHS Homecoming this Friday Five young women have been elected by their fellow students to vie for the crown of Kings Mountain High School Homecoming Queen 2013 and participate on the Homecoming Court.

They are: Chelsea George, daughter of John and Tonya Cobb and sponsored

by HECS; Emily Wilson, daughter of Brad and Robin Wilson and sponsored

by the Chorale; Logan Smith-Kolonetz, daughter of Pam and William Kolonetz and sponsored by SAAD; Haley Camp, daughter of Michael Camp and Tonyia Hornbaker and sponsored by Art Club; and Emily Harris, daughter of Michael and Angela Harris and sponsored by Varsity cheerleaders.

The Homecoming Court will be pre-

sented at half-time of Friday night's football game between the Kings Mountain Mountaineers and Crest High Chargers.

The new queen of homecoming will be crowned during the half-time festivities.

Various club groups will lead a big school-wide pep rally beginning at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Relays and other fun activities are planned.

Crafts, dinner, more at Fall Festival Club women are busy this week readying bazaar and craft items and planning their menu for next Wednesday’s big Woman’s Club Fall Festival, a popular annual event in Kings Mountain.

Formerly known as the floral fair for many years, the festival has expanded to include arts and crafts, a bazaar, and a “trash formation� feature that awards prizes to creative residents who can transform trash into treasures.

Ham and turkey with all the trimmings will feature the luncheon meal from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and the evening meal from 5:30-7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children 12 See FALL FESTIVAL, 7A

Members of the Woman’s Club are preparing for their annual Fall Festival which will take place next Wednesday, October 16.

Looking for a laugh? Sign guidelines Try ‘The Red Velvet Cake War’ at the Joy! ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com

The rituals and quirks that no one else knows or understands are the things that make family.

The weirder things get the closer we become.

The Verdeen family in the current Kings Mountain Little Theatre Play may not be the typical family but the riotously funny “Red Velvet

Cake War� playing for two more nights – Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.– at the Joy Theatre will keep you laughing.

In “To Kill A Mockingbird� Harper Lee said, “you can choose your friends but you sho can't choose your family and they're still kin to you whether you acknowledge them or not.�

The three cousins in the See KMLT, 7A

must be followed It's the season – election season that is – and “vote for� signs are cropping up in the five wards of the city.

While working in his ward at least one candidate found his signs missing and found handwritten signs in residential yards with verbiage that was extremely unkind.

Elections Director Debra Blanton said it's legal for

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people to create political signs. However, political signs, handwritten or printed, that are larger than 14x22, must have attached to the bottom of the sign the words “paid for by committee to elect.�

A candidate observing his signs destroyed should call the police department.

One report of a missing sign See GUIDELINES, 6A

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â– POLICE

- CRIME

ARRESTS OCT. 1: Todd W. Barnhart, 39, Gallivants Ferry, S.C., larceny of motor vehicle, possession of motor vehicle, driving without a license, no bond.

OCT. 1: Latitus T. Corry, 18, 406 Baker St., possession of marijuana with intent to sell or deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, $15,000 bond, secured.

OCT. 3: Brandon W. Dixon, 26, 524 Harmon Ct., simple assault, assault on a law enforcement or EMS personnel, $75,000 bond, secured.

OCT. 4: A 17-year-old was charged with simple assault, $500 bond, secured.

OCT. 5: Kerry J. Bodalski, 20, 204 W. King St., failure to appear, $500 bond, secured.

OCT. 5: Daniel D. Capps, 35, 404 Wilson St., assault on female, no bond.

OCT. 6: Shelly B. Laws, 38, 404 Belvedere Circle, injury to real property, $2,500 bond, secured.

OCT. 6: Keyshonda M. Byers, 25, 100-4 Cherokee St., charge not listed, $500 bond, secured.

OCT. 6: Buckeas K. Dawkins, 32, 612 Charles St. Apt. 97, concealed firearm, possession of drug paraphernalia, $2,500 bond, secured.

CITATIONS SEPT. 23: Kimberly D. Wells, 41, Gastonia, expired inspection.

SEPT. 27: A 16-year-old from Kings Mountain was charged with assault.

OCT. 1: Daniel C. Brock, 29, 425 King Falls Ct. Apt. 201, expired registration.

OCT. 1: Brian K. Adams, 21, 603 Alexander St., driving without a license.

OCT. 1: Tina M. Layel, 56, Dallas, running a red light.

OCT. 2: Kenneth W. Cash, 47, 514 Chestnut Ridge Rd., expired registration.

OCT. 2: Anna F. Namonyuk, 24, Chesnee, S.C., failure to stop at a stop sign.

OCT. 2: Cody T. Jarosz, 28, Spindale, expired registration.

OCT. 5: Daslan D. Houge, 29, 102 N. City St. Apt. 13, displaying a revoked registration.

OCT. 5: Cedric C. Watson, 26, 1817 Alpine Dr., failure to wear seat belt.

OCT. 5: Jasmine C. Bullaro, 22, 209 Roy Bell Rd., speeding 53/35 zone.

OCT. 5: Tempest P. Andrews, 23, Kannapolis, speeding 56/35 zone.

INCIDENTS OCT. 1: A resident of Shelby reported the theft of a white 1984 Ford Ranger with an estimated value of $2,500 from the Battleground BP on Battleground Ave. OCT. 1: A resident of Broadview Dr. reported the theft of a steel boiler tube valued at $1,640.

OCT. 2: A resident of Shelby Rd. reported breaking and entering of an automobile and the theft of several automotive repair manuals, a debit card, $250 in cash, an Xbox video game console, a book bag, a drivers license and a ticket for a pawned item.

OCT. 3: A resident of S. Cherokee St. reported breaking and entering and theft of a gray Samsung personal computer with an unstated value.

OCT. 4: Al’s Quick Pick reported breaking and entering and theft of a six-pack of beer, an unknown quantity of

smokeless tobacco and an unknown quantity of cigarettes.

A glass door was also damaged in the incident.

OCT. 4: Amiya Express at 211 W. King St. reported the theft of a magazine valued at $12.99.

OCT. 6: Standing Ovation Barber Shop at 411 N. Piedmont Ave. reported that a blunt object was used to damage a front door/window.

OCT. 4: The Battleground BP at 724 York Rd. reported that thieves parked a tanker truck over its buried tank, pumped 654 gallons of fuel valued at $2,600 into the tanker and drove away.

WRECKS SEPT. 30: Officer M.J. Howard said a 1994 Ford operated by Emily M. Gregory struck a 1995 Buick operated

by Magen Charlene Rae Condren in a parking lot on Linwood Rd. The estimated damages to the Ford and the Buick were $500 and $750, respectively.

OCT. 1: A 1997 Toyota operated by Daniel C. Brock struck a parked 1998 Ford owned by Milton W. Rice. The estimated damages to the Toyota and the Ford were $100 and $700, respectively.

OCT. 3: Officer H.W. Carpenter said a 1994 Chevrolet operated by Aaron M. Kirksey struck a 2000 Mercedes in a parking lot at 1012 Shelby Rd., causing an estimated $1,500 in damages to the Mercedes.

OCT. 4: Officer Hannah Yarborough said that an unoccupied parked 2013 Kia owned by Thomas A. Norman, Jr., was struck by an unknown vehicle in the parking lot of Food Lion on the Shelby

Thieves fill up – to the tune of $2,600 DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

Thieves made off with $2,600 of diesel fuel at a local gas station last week by drawing the fuel right out of the underground storage tanks in a middle of the night caper. That amounted to 654 gallons stolen in only about eight minutes.

The Battleground BP on York Rd., which was closed at the time of the heist, didn’t notice the crime until around midnight the next night. That’s when employees conduct a daily audit of the store’s fuel holdings. “We ruled out human error, we ruled out mechanical error ‌ and that’s what prompted us to check the security tapes,â€? said Kevin Burton, the store owner.

It was then that store personnel – and later police – observed two men pull up in what looked like a home heating oil truck at 3:15 a.m. Thursday and proceed to tap into the station’s large reserve of diesel fuel, which retails for about $4 a gallon.

Burton said the whole operation took less than ten minutes and little of the suspects’ identity was visible due to the late hour. “They probably picked diesel because of its low volatility,� Burton said, adding that the insurance claim is still pending. “They were very professional. These guys Hwy. The vehicle’s operator then left the scene. The estimated damage to the Kia was $1,000.

OCT. 6: Officer B.M. Black said that a 2003 Chevrolet operated by Bruce E. Collins, Jr., rear-ended a 2010 Jeep operated by David A. Cutler while travelling north on I-85. The collision triggered a chain reaction of rear-end collisions involving three additional vehicles, in-

were good. Real good.�

There are reports of the same kind of gas or diesel theft occurring in Charlotte recently. And last winter in Florida, thieves retrofitted a minivan to steal and hold 250 gallons of gasoline from a Tampa area convenient store. That attempt fell apart when a sheriff’s deputy pulled onto the scene, prompting the thieves to scatter in a different vehicle.

It was the third time in less than a month that the convenience store has been the scene of serious theft.

On October 1, a regular customer parked his pickup truck in the parking lot and moments after he reported a suspicious character loitering in the area, he noticed his vehicle had been stolen.

Police were immediately called to the scene and as they were investigating the missing truck about 45 minutes, its owner spotted it being driven by the thief at the McDonald’s across the street. Apparently, Burton said, the thief got turned around or lost and inadvertently returned to the scene of the crime. He was apprehended.

A week before that, the store was broken into in the middle of the night and thieves made off with $700 in cash. “They say it comes in threes,� said Burton, who’s owned the store for four and a half years. “I hope that’s it for me.�

cluding a 2012 Nissan operated by Elizabeth A. Miller, a 2013 Chevrolet operated by Raymond Giles, Jr., and a 2012 Kia operated by Jim Dae Yoon. The estimated damages to the 2003 Chevrolet, the 2010 Jeep, the 2012 Nissan, the 2013 Chevrolet and the 2012 Kia were $800, $800, $2,000, $6,000 and $3,000, respectively. A passenger in the 2013 Chevrolet was transported to Kings Mountain

Hospital for possible head and neck injuries.

Oct. 6: Officer B.C. McGinnis said that an unoccupied parked 2012 Honda owned by Loren E. Everhart was struck by an unknown vehicle in a parking lot on Railroad Ave. The vehicle’s operator then left the scene.

The estimated damage to the Honda was $1,000.

By JIM MILLER Editor

Many flu shot options available to adults this season Dear Savvy Senior, I understand that there are a number of different flu vaccines being offered to adults this flu season. What can you tell me about them?

Seeking Protection Dear Seeking, Depending on your age, health and personal preference, there are six different ways to get immunized against influenza this year.

Just as they do every year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a seasonal flu shot to almost everyone over the age of 6 months because it’s still the best protection against the flu.

If you get a flu shot, you’re 60 percent less likely to get the flu. And if you do happen to get it, you’re likely to have a milder case if you’ve been inoculated.

The flu puts more than 200,000 people in the hospital each year and kills on average about 24,000. Here’s the rundown on the different vaccines that are available this flu season:

Standard flu shot: This tried-andtrue shot that’s been around for more than 30 years protects against three strains of influenza, and is recommended for everyone 6 months and older. This year’s version protects against the two common Type A strains H1N1 and H3N2, and one strain of Type B influenza virus.

Quadrivalent vaccine: New this year, this vaccine that protects against four types of influenza – the same three strains as the regular flu shot, plus an additional B-strain virus that primarily affects kids. Available to everyone 6 months and older, the quadrivalent shot will be available in limited supply this year, therefore it’s primarily recommended for children.

Fluzone High-Dose: Designed for seniors age 65 and older, this vaccine contains four times the amount of antigen – the part of the vaccine that prompts the body to make antibody – as a regular flu shot does, which creates a stronger immune response for better protection. The manufacturer, Sanofi Pasteur, says its research shows the shot

to be 24 percent more effective in seniors.

Fluzone Intradermal: If you’re squeamish about needles, the intradermal shot is a nice option because it uses a tiny micro-needle to inject the vaccine just under the skin, rather than deeper in the muscle like standard flu shots. This year’s version will protect against three strains of influenza, and is recommended to those ages 18 to 64.

FluBlok: Created for people who are allergic to eggs who have had to skip their yearly flu shot. FluBlok is the first egg-free flu vaccine developed through cell technology from three flu strains cultured in caterpillar cells. This shot, however, is only recommended to younger adults between the ages of 18 and 49.

FluMist: This nasal spray vaccine protects against four strains of influenza, just like the quadrivalent shot, but it’s only recommended for those between age 2 and 49.

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But because of limited supply, it may be a bit more difficult to locate the intradermal, quadrivalent or flublock vaccines.

You’ll also be happy to know that most health plans and Medicare will cover the cost of a flu shot. But if you’re not covered by insurance, you can expect to pay around $25 to $35 for a standard, intradermal or quadrivalent flu shot, or $50 to $60 for a shot of the highdose or flublock.

For more information on the different flu vaccines, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention at cdc.gov/flu, or call 800-232-4636.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior� book.

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School board candidates speak out at forum ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com

Accountability, vouchers, bullying, charter schools, and fair hiring of minorities were some of the concerns discussed by eight of the nine candidates for four seats open on the board of education at Tuesday night's forum.

The candidate forum was sponsored by the Cleveland County Chapter of the NAACP at the Cleveland County Schools Library in Shelby.

Some 40-50 people attended the forum at which Donna Huie-Brooks, of Foothills News Channel, was moderator and Anthony Franklin was timekeeper.

Brenda Lipscomb, chairman of the Political Action Committee, chaired the meeting and welcomed the group.

Dale Oliver, an incumbent member of the school board, sent regrets.

Other incumbents Kathy Falls of Grover, Phillip Glover, George Litton, both of Shelby, and challengers Darius Griffin, Donnie Thurman Jr., Jeff Gregory, Danny Blanton, all of Shelby and Kenneth Ledford of Polkville were on the panel and responded to six questions fielded by the organization.

What have you done in the past that you believe would make you an effective school board member?

FALLS – I'm a parent and have experience on the Educational Task Force.

THURMAN – My service on Community in Schools for 12 years and Crest School graduation coach. My understanding of the importance of this generation places me in a unique position to serve.

GREGORY – As a father, officer in the military, postmaster and volunteer I bring experience and involvement in many areas to the table.

GRIFFIN – I am a product of public education, Community in Schools, youth work, around education all my life.

LEDFORD – I served on the school board 26 years, family involved in education.

LITTON – I believe in young people and in our county and hope that my experience on the school board will be valuable asset.

BLANTON – I worked in maintenance for the system and my family is very involved in education. Kids are my No. 1 goal. Give the teachers what they need to teach.

What are the two top goals you want to accomplish during your time in office?

GREGORY – Keep Kids safe and be responsible to the people and good stewards of taxpayer money.

GLOVER- Make sure every student is in safe environment and comfortable in schools. Give every child a quality education.

LEDFORD – It takes a majority vote to pass goals but unless you are for the teachers and kids you don't need to run. Employee morale is down. We need to tell the teachers they do a good job.

GRIFFIN – Make our education system inclusive, every problem can be solved with community support.

Bring community partnership and diversity to the table.

BLANTON – Watch spending. I will be working for the taxpayers and for money for the teachers, whatever it takes.

LITTON – Accomplish good, solid strategic plan recommended by citizen group and convince public and legislators to renew their emphasis on education. North Carolina: 46 in teacher pay in nation and 48 in per pupil funding.

THURMAN – Build self esteem and instill hope in our kids and move from strategic planning to strategic action. I am tired of teachers doing jobs for our kids that we need to do at home. I don't want to be on the board to just go to meetings.

FALLS – Focus on the 15,191 students in the schools who deserve the best and on our 23,054 employees and give them the equipment they need.

Bullying is a major problem throughout the states, how could the Cleveland County School Board lead policy wise to control bullying?

GREGORY – Set a policy, work with everyone involved to find a solution.

GRIFFIN – Find a common ground definition of bullying, a strategic policy that governs the entire school system and let everyone know about it. Is someone actually threatening or teasing?

BLANTON – Security officers and cameras are present at schools. Monitor the kids and the situation from the very beginning of the complaint from teacher, child, resource officer, to get

Pictured are board of education candidates who participated in a forum Tuesday night. Front row, from left, Kathy Falls, Phillip Glover, Darius Griffin, and George Litton. Back row, from left, Kenneth Ledford, Donnie Thurman Jr., Danny Blanton, and Jeff Gregory. Absent from photo is candidate S. Dale Oliver.

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to the root of the problem.

LITTON- The board has a strong anti-bullying policy.

We've revisited it with increased awareness of expectations we have. We will not tolerate bullying and will take disciplinary action.

Anti-bullying task force is in place.

THURMAN – Enforce a zero tolerance policy and enforce it. Take it seriously.

This is a community problem One student suicide would be one too many.

FALLS- We have a good policy in place that is necessary as early as kindergarten.

Early education is the way to stop bullying.

GREGORY – There is no short term solution but with everyone working together and constructive discipline we can stop it by treating all the same.

GLOVER – We expect the administration to take care of it but if kids see bullying somewhere else they are likely to bully at school.

who run the charter schools.

BLANTON – If we keep our teachers and taxpayers happy the grades will show and parents won't be looking for other schools to send their kids.

FALLS – Everyone should be concerned about charter schools. I am against a school picking and choosing the child they want to attend. Cap vouchers to private schools. We work with all these folks but I am a public school girl and my three children are in public schools.

THURMAN – I think we can learn from the way they run charter schools and I think vouchers lack accountability, we have competition but customer service must be a priority as we show folks that public schools are the best. We need to make our product better.

GLOVER - I'm not a fan of vouchers. As for charter schools, the General Assembly said we need a choice.

My choice is Cleveland County Schools. We educate every student, we don't pick and choose.

GREGORY – Vouchers take money from our schools. Parents have the right of choice but I came through the public school system and retired at age 50.

GRIFFIN – Our dollars follows the students who choose charter schools. Parents are losing confidence in public education. The world is changing and we must get back to our resilience and make our schools better. I do not favor vouchers.

LEDFORD – We need to See FORUM, 8A

What is your position on vouchers or the creation of charter schools and how are you going to meet the growing demand for charter schools?

LITTON- Vouchers take our taxpayer money to another school and I question the accountability of vouchers. I disagree with the setup of charter schools approved by the N.C. Legislature.

They skim off the top of our student body and very few follow through with innovative programs and different curriculum as promised by legislators. Also, you don't get to vote for the people

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Community papers still tops for local news Morley Safer, during his “60 Minutes” report earlier this year about the newspaper industry, glibly stated, “The facts of life are that newspapers are folding all over the country. It’s a dying business.”

To that we politely say: Bull hockey (there is a better word but we are still a family newspaper)!

In advance of National Newspaper Week, observed Oct. 6-12, we wanted you to know. . .

There are plenty of national surveys that show that readership of community newspapers is still very strong. A recent study by the National Newspaper Association revealed that 71 percent of the respondents read a community newspaper at least once a week.

Another survey by the Newspaper Association of America found that 7 in 10 adults access content from newspaper media each week.

These national survey results got us thinking about how our newspaper is performing in the communities we serve. How would we stack up against the national averages?

Community newspaper readers still say they prefer their local papers for getting their news and information. The survey shows that without a doubt, people read their community newspapers.

The numbers are self-evident; they indicate the level of connectedness people have with their community newspaper. From year to year, these studies have shown that people believe in their local papers, for the news they need and the advertising they rely on.

Of those who participated in the survey, 52 percent were daily newspaper readers, and 48 percent were non-daily readers. The trend for readership of community newspapers shows that 71 percent of the respondents read a community newspaper at least once a week. Analysis showed that readership of local newspapers was significantly and positively associated with age, suggesting that older adults read local newspapers significantly more than younger adults.

The pass-along rate in the survey was 2.18 people.

On average, readers surveyed spent 39.92 minutes reading local newspapers, up slightly more than the 38.95 minutes in 2012 and 37.5 minutes in 2011.

Similar to previous research, 96 percent of readers paid for their newspaper.

• 75% read all or most of their newspaper. Compared to 73 percent in 2012 and 78 percent in 2011.

• 43.8% keep their paper for more than 10 days.

• 77.4% read the paper for local news and information.

Respondents who had children were also asked whether those children—between the ages of 11 and 21—would read local newspapers. Of the households where there were children in the age group, 18 percent read a local newspaper at least once a week.

Local news content is important, the study showed. More than half of readers (56 percent) had either clipped a story from the print newspaper or provided a link from the newspaper’s website to save or send to a friend or family member in the past 12 months.

The majority of local readers continued to regard community newspapers as highly valuable and important sources of information about their communities.

• 92% of readers thought local newspapers were informative.

• 83% agreed that they and their families relied on the newspapers for local news and information.

• 84% of readers (and their families) would look forward to reading the newspapers.

• 69% thought the newspapers provided valuable local shopping and advertising information.

• 75% agreed that local newspapers entertained them.

• Nearly half of readers (46 percent) used the newspapers for their political and voting decisions.

Of those who had access to the Internet, 49 percent reported that they had “never” read local news

online, compared to 48 percent in 2011, suggesting that residents in small towns and cities still rely on print newspapers for local news more than through online platforms.

Of those who used online Wendy Isbell sources for local news, 59 perPublisher cent “sought out” specific local news, higher than in 2011 (52 percent). In addition, 30 percent “happened to come across it,” and 11 percent answered “both.”

The survey shows that 47 percent of online users would choose a newspaper’s website as their favored source of information for local news. Twenty-four percent said they would select a local TV website.

And 21 percent said they would use an independent site such as Yahoo, MSN, Google, etc. It should be noted that 2 percent of online users said they would rely on social networking sites, and 5 percent would use a radio station’s site for local news.

Consistent with previous research, readership of public notices in local newspapers continued to be solid, as a combined 51 percent “often” read the content. This number is up from previous years: 46 percent in 2012, 48 percent in 2011 and 40 percent in 2010.

When asked “Do you think governments should be required to publish public notices in newspapers?” 78 percent said “yes,” which is consistent with past survey results: 80 percent in 2011 and 75 percent in 2010.

When asked how often they visited the website of their local Chamber of Commerce, 85 percent said they had never visited the website.

• 71% believe the accuracy of their local paper is either “good” or “excellent.”

• 70% believe the coverage is either “good” or “excellent.”

• 59% believe the fairness of their local paper is either “good” or “excellent.”

This showed that the majority of respondents said they trust their local newspaper over other media sources.

When asked about their preference for the source of information about local communities, 53 percent of residents preferred “newspaper” over other local media outlets such as TV, radio, etc. The local newspaper was preferred in a 3-1 margin over TV, showing consistency from previous research.

As a result of the rising popularity of mobile devices such as smartphones, the survey asked respondents about their ownership of mobile phones, use of mobile devices for news and shopping information, credibility of mobile devices in comparison to that of print newspaper, and the likelihood of using mobile phones for news and shopping information in the future.

• 60% own a simple cell phone.

• 24% own a smart phone.

• 16% don’t own a cell phone.

Of those who had cell phones, 69 percent said they accessed local news on the device within the last 30 days. Sixty-three percent of those who used their mobile devices for local news thought the news was either “very credible” or “somewhat credible,” compared to 71 percent in 2012. The sample size of this group, however, was small—43. Forty-nine percent said they accessed shopping information on their phones within the last 30 days.

Local newspapers provide pertinent information that tie communities and families together, because residents of small towns and communities remain avid readers and supporters of their local newspapers.

We continue to invest in and grow our company on our belief in the strength of community.

We at the Herald believe in newspapers and, according to these surveys, our readers believe in newspapers as well.

George Washington

Obituaries: Honoring those who leave us

Anne Bryant, 92, and Sallie Hinson, 98, shared a common interest.

They liked to cook. Mrs. Bryant's banana pudding and Mrs. Hinson's homemade bisLib Stewart cuits were mouth-watering treats for family Managing Editor and friends.

The two delightful women may not have known each other in this life. But Mrs. Bryant 's husband, Howard, says Anne may have taught the Hinson children during her 31 years with the Kings Mountain school system.

Anne Lee Foster Bryant died Sept. 16, 2013 at the age of 92.

Lillie (Sallie) Butler Hinson died Sept. 18, 2013 at the age of 98.

Both obituaries appeared in the Herald but in Mrs. Hinson's obituary last week we inadvertently inserted Anne Bryant's picture which had run in the paper in her obituary the previous week.

Birth, marriage and death are the three most important events in a person's life. Writing an obituary is the last tribute we as reporters can give to a person's life. It's our job to get it right in the paper.

Both these Kings Mountain women left their mark on the community – Mrs. Bryant as a devoted wife for 66 years, a loving mother and grandmother and a teacher whose first job was teaching 7th grade at Central School - and Sallie Hinson , the unofficial, smiling greeter at White Oak Manor, former Kings Mountain Hospital employee, and devoted and loving mother and grandmother.

They were both people persons.

During their retirement the Bryants traveled for about 25 years to 50 states, to Europe six times, the British Isles, Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Holy Land, Egypt, Peru, and Brazil, and shared those memories with friends at Central United Methodist Church and their family. They married in 1948, not until Howard finished World War II service and graduated college, his last year on the GI Bill. Anne was out of school for each of the three years their daughters were born. Howard's first job in the school system was as principal of North School. He retired in 1982 as Assistant Superintendent of Public Instruction for Cleveland County Schools.

Both Anne Bryant and Sallie Hinson enjoyed life. By all accounts their lives were inspirations to others.

Howard and Anne Bryant

Sallie Hinson

Letter to the Editor To the Editor: This is an open letter to the community.

The Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry was established in 1999 by the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association.

We serve the Kings Mountain and Grover area of Cleveland County with emergency assistance such as food, utilities, rent, medicine, baby formula, diapers, gasoline, kerosene, transient ministry and many other things that may come under emergency needs. We are noticing now that some of our clients are coming from other states or other counties. Our population is increasing.

Most of the time we are the first ministry that they seek assistance.

I just want to say to our community a huge Thank You for all the years you have been supporting the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry. Thank you for being a true servant. We could not do our job without your support. Thank you again.

IRIS FRADY Executive Director, KM Crisis Ministry

Sidewalk Survey Folks were asked...

Do you think scooter operators should require insurance or a drivers license?

Absolutely. They ought to have a license and be in‐ sured. They’re dangerous.

Harold Short

They need both. They hold up traffic on the highway and country roads. They could cause a wreck.

No, because people who have lost their license wouldn’t be able to (get around).

Randall Keith Hayes

Charlie Hall

Yes, because my son was killed on a scooter. He was hit by a car.

Lucille Marble

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MEDITATION One Body, Many Members

“For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.

For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.”

I Corinthians 12:12-13 Think about what all holds the human body together: bones, flesh, ligaments and muscles. Now, think about the various organs and bodily systems that coincide with each other in order to make the body function. It’s interesting to consider, because as one part of the body malfunctions, the entire body is affected. It takes complete functionJosh Tucker ality of each part of the body to make the whole alive and well. When Pastor one part of the body isn’t well, the rest of the body knows it. When St. Matthew’s all the pieces of the body are well, the entire body functions well as Lutheran Church one.

“So it is with Christ.” The body of Christ is a vast form put together by many members. Have you ever stopped to think about who we are as part of the body of Christ? The body of Christ is made up of the faithful, the believers who have come to know God’s love through the life, death and resurrection of Christ. The body of Christ is compiled of God’s people in his good creation. Christians everywhere from around the globe come together in our baptism, forming a system that is established through the faith. As it is with the human body, each and every member, each piece of the body of Christ is not only necessary, they are essential. You are an important part, a vital member in the body of Christ. You have a right place and proper function here.

You are essential in making the body function faithfully. You matter in the body of Christ.

So as we think about Paul’s words to the church in Corinth and what the body of Christ means for us in the church today, we can’t help but to be taken back by how awesome it is to be a part of something this big. We, the body of Christ, are making a difference in the world today. We are transforming lives as we share a message of love, forgiveness and hope in the world today. We are the body of Christ. And, what is it that holds us, the body of Christ, together? Love. The love Jesus has for you and for me, and the love that we are called to have for one another. We are bound by love and that is good news! Thanks be to God.

BRIEFS

LIFE OF WORSHIP MINISTRIES BEHIND Fidelity Bank will distribute free food to the area needy beginning at 10 a.m. Friday. The public is welcome.

the meal. Tickets are $5 for age 10 and under and $10 for all others. Tickets may be ordered from the church by calling 704434-2258 and leave a message.

ADAMS CHAPEL AME ZION CHURCH, Lake Montonia Rd., will hold the “Usher Annual” program at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at 3 p.m. Rev. Kinston Jones of Siloam AME Zion Church, Statesville, will be guest speaker. The public is invited.

CANDIDATE FORUM – The Cleveland County Chapter of the NAACP is sponsoring a candidate forum Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. at Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church.

The six candidates running for three seats open on Kings Mountain City Council are invited to attend. They are: Mike Butler and Pattie Hall, Ward 2; Tommy Hawkins and Jerry Mullinax, Ward 3; and Dean Spears and Curtis Pressley, At large.

The public is invited.

BYNUM CHAPEL AME ZION CHURCH will host an enrollment and information session on the much talked about Affordable Care Act Monday, Oct.14, at 6:30 p.m. at the church, 213 Cansler Street.

Pastor Luke Curry Sr. encourages residents to invite family members and friends who do not have insurance coverage.

“As a church Bynum Chapel is very concerned with the every day lives of the folk in our community. Everyone is welcome to come and share in this health care initiative,” said Curry.

DOUBLE SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH will hold Men's Night Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. With Rev. Rit Varriale, author and pastor of Elizabeth Baptist Church, as inspirational speaker. The ladies of the church will be preparing and serving

OKTOBERFEST – featuring Kidsenses Traveling Planetarium, will be held Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 600 Crescent Circle.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under and are available at the church office or at the door Saturday.

Enjoy lunch consisting of choice of bratwurst or hotdogs with all the trimmings and a drink. Kids will enjoy cookie decorating, temporary tattoos, inflatables, and pumpkin decorating.

All proceeds will benefit the church scholarship fund. The public is invited.

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: Family Worship Center Church of God 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

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OBITUARIES

Nell Falls Loving mother and grandmother KINGS MOUNTAIN Mrs. Nell Falls, 86, of N. Dilling St., passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2013, at Carillon Assisted Living in Shelby.

She was b o r n April 30, 1927, daughter of Marshall and Sally Hullender Costner.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Doytt E. Falls, daughters Evonne Greene and Sandi Watts, brothers Everett, Harley, Loy, and Archie Costner and her inlaws Ira and Bertha Falls, whom she loved as parents.

She is survived by sons Kevin Falls and wife Donna, Jeff Falls and wife Kathy, all of Grover, daughters Carolyn Robinson and husband Mike, Susie McDonald and

Mary Frances Benfield Leonard Enjoyed serving others KINGS MOUNTAIN Mary Frances Benfield Leonard, 86, a longtime resident of Kings Mount a i n , passed a w a y w i t h family by her side after a brief illness on Wednesday, October 1, 2013, two days before her 87th birthday. Frances was born in Statesville, N.C., to Robert and Gladys Benfield and was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Robert Blackwell “Black� Leonard; her brother, John Benfield, and son-in-law Ron Bagwell.

Frances married and moved to Lillington, N.C., to raise her family and pursue a career. There she was an active member of Lillington Baptist Church. A devoted and supporting wife and mother, Frances loved to be surrounded by her children.

A dedicated member of First Baptist Church in Kings Mountain for over 50 years, Frances enjoyed serving others through various church ministries. Active in her community, she was a longtime member of the Kings Mountain Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and Open Gate Garden Club.

Frances demonstrated her generosity to children in need through her employment with Cleveland County Schools. Frances loved

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husband Bobby, all of Bessemer City, sister Dot Champion and husband Jim of Kings Mountain; 11 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

A private graveside service was held 12 p.m. Friday, October 4, at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain, with Dr. Chip Sloan officiating.

The family received friends thirty minutes prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial was at Mountain Rest Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, N.C. 28150 or First Baptist Church of Kings Mountain, Building Fund, 605 West King Street, Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086.

Arrangements by ClayBarnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain. Online condolences available at www.claybarnette.com

Clay Barnette Funeral Home music and was a self-taught pianist. She often played the piano for church and community organizations. She made the world more beautiful through her love of crafts including quilting, crochet, and ceramics. Her hospitality was well known and she loved to cook for family and friends who enjoyed her corn bread, pound cakes, and buttermilk biscuits. Our lives are richer for having known her and we will miss her dearly.

Survivors include sons Beattie Leonard and wife Linda, Asheboro, N.C., Terry Leonard and wife Chris, Dallas, N.C., and daughter Camille Bagwell, Kings Mountain. “Ma� was particularly proud of her six grandchildren: Beattie Leonard and wife Betsy, Kevin Leonard, Denver, Co.; Windy Ledford and husband Mike, Claire “CJ� Torrence and husband Stephen, Kings Mountain; John Leonard, Charlotte, N.C., and Brad Leonard, Charleston, SC.; six great grandchildren. Sister Bobbie Ann Benfield Gregory and husband Jim, Columbia, S.C. A memorial service was held at First Baptist Church on Thursday, October 3, at 3 p.m., with Dr. John Sloan officiating.

Visitation was held immediately following the service in the Stained Glass Room at the church.

Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain.

Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church, Building Fund, 605 W. King Street, Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086.

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

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Helen Lucille Mullinax Owens A member of Family Worship Center KINGS MOUNTAIN Helen Lucille Mullinax Owens, 87, of Kings Mountain, passed away on October 2, 2013, at Kings Mountain Hospice House.

She was b o r n April 28, 1926, in Gaston County, N.C., to the late Thomas A. and Sally Gardner Mullinax.

She was a member of Family Worship Center Church of God in Kings Mountain.

She is survived by her daughters Annette Pruitt and Janell Truesdale and husband Mike, all of Kings Mountain; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Carl Van Britt SHELBY - Mr. Carl Van Britt, 66, 404 Twelve Oaks Drive, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2013, at his residence. The family will received friends at his home.

Jerry Collins SHELBY – Mr. Jerry Collins, 75, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at Crawley Memorial Hospital. A native of Cleveland County, he was born November 5, 1937, son of the late Horace and Zuna Arrowood Collins.

A funeral service was held 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at Dover Baptist Church in Shelby, with Dr. B. Ervin Price officiating.

The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial immediately followed in Cleveland Memorial Park.

Frances Crawford Phillips SHELBY - Frances Crawford Phillips, 88, of Hardin Dr., died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013, at Hospice at Wendover.

A graveside service will be held Thursday at 12 p.m. at Cleveland Memorial Park in Shelby.

The family will receive friends today Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Clay-Barnette Funeral Home.

Kenneth Odell Pruitt FOREST CITY - Kenneth Odell Pruitt, 83, of Arlington Street, Forest City, died Thursday, September 26, 2013, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Saturday, September 28, in the Florence Baptist Church, with Rev. Dr. Bobby Gantt officiating. Visitation was held in the Church narthex from 3 to 4 p.m. prior to the service. Interment was held privately for the family at the Western North Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain, N.C.

Betsy Joann Carrigan Rhom SHELBY - Mrs. Betsy

her husband Hoyle E. Owens, and brothers and sisters.

Lucille’s funeral services are at at 3 p.m. Saturday at Family Worship Center Church of God, with Rev. Roger Woodard officiating.

Her family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church.

Interment will follow at Mountain Rest Cemetery with the releasing of the doves.

Memorials may be sent to Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150, or to Family Worship Center Church of God, PO Box 462, 1818 Shelby Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 .

To offer condolences, please visit www.siskbutler.com.

Arrangements by SiskButler Funeral & Cremation Services, Bessemer City.

Sisk-Butler Funeral Home Joann Carrigan Rhom, 80, of Pleasant Dr., Shelby, died Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, at Hospice at Wendover.

Services were held Sunday 3 p.m. at Crestview Baptist Church in Shelby, with the Rev. Stan Webb officiating. The family received friends from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the church, and other times at the home.

Burial was 10 a.m. Monday at Cleveland Memorial Park in Shelby.

Sandra Lynn Sheppard Surber KINGS MOUNTAIN Sandra Lynn Sheppard Surber, 47, a resident of 2049 Bethlehem Road, Kings Mountain, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at Kings Mountain Hospice House.

A memorial service was held at her home at 2049 Bethlehem Road in Kings Mountain on Saturday, October 5, at 11 a.m., with Dr. Steve Taylor and Rev. John Barnhardt officiating.

Visitation was immediately following the service at the home.

Larry Joe Vassey SHELBY - Mr. Larry Joe Vassey, 45, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, after a tragic motorcycle accident.

Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel in Shelby. The family received friends following the service at the funeral home.

Mary Ruth Holcombe Whisnant KINGS MOUNTAIN Mary Ruth Holcombe Whisnant, 73, of Kings Mountain, died Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at her home.

A graveside service was held at Westview Gardens Friday, October 4, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Walt Windley officiating. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Harris Funeral Home in Kings Mountain. Interment is at Westview Gardens in Bessemer City, NC.

Paul Enlo Sheppard U.S. Army veteran KINGS MOUNTAIN Paul Enlo Sheppard, 78, resident of Kings Mountain, N.C., died Friday, October 4, 2013, at his home. He was born in Cherokee County, S.C., to the late Basil Elmer Sheppard and Lizzie M a e Black Sheppard. He was also p r e ceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Aileen Caveny Sheppard and brother, Basil Elmer Sheppard, Jr. Mr. Sheppard was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, Blacksburg, S.C., and retired from Guardsmark, Charlotte, N.C. He graduated from Limestone College and was a Mason.

Paul served his country honorably for 24 years in the United States Army from 1955 to 1979 and achieved the rank of SGM. As a special forces soldier, Paul conducted operations in Vietnam, Thailand, Korea, and Okinawa and was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Bronze Star, and numerous other awards and decorations. He was a

member of the Special Forces Association Chapter 1-18, Fayetteville, NC. Survivors include his son Robert M. Sheppard and wife Joni, McDonough, Ga.; daughter Leisa S. Kelly and husband Kevin, Savannah, Ga.; Margaret Sheppard Washburn, Concord, N.C.; sister-in-law Lucille Bowen, Kings Mountain; six grandchildren Alex Stone, Jonathan Stone, Lauren Sheppard, Robert Kelly, Robert Sheppard and Cullen Kelly; great granddaughter Kathleen Stone.

Funeral service was held at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel on Sunday, October 6, 2 p.m., with the Rev. Harold Beam officiating.

Visitation was held 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home in Kings Mountain. Interment was in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Blacksburg, S.C. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Cleveland County, Kings Mountain Hospice, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 Guest registry available at www.harrisfunerals.com Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain.

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Help needed in identifying suspects The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department needs help in locating two suspects wanted in the robbery and shooting of a Shelby man Sept. 28.

Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman said two of three subjects who allegedly robbed and shot a man in the head Sept. 28 have been identified. The victim survived the attack.

Norman has outstanding warrants for Thomas Oliver, Jr., 27, with an address history of living in Gaston and Cleveland counties, and 19-year-old Tedrick Huskey of the Shelby area.

Contact the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office at 704-484-4888 with any information about the incident or location of these two individuals.

Huskey

Oliver

GUIDELINES: for signs From page 1A was filed with police several weeks ago.

Director of Building Codes and Zoning Enforcement Director Holly Black said she has received no reports of sign violations.

All six candidates in the Nov. 5 city election received sign guidelines from the city.

Black said that the zoning ordinance on campaign signs was updated in 2007 and the county board of elections gave copies to each candidate as each filed.

Black said that campaign and election signs should not exceed 16 square feet in commercial areas and three square feet in residential areas. They must also be placed on private property outside of public and private right of ways. All signs

should be removed within seven days after the election for which they a re made.

Candidates are responsible for violations. Campaign and election signs shall neither be attached to utility poles nor placed in public or private right of ways.

Black said it is the city's policy to not allow campaign and election signs on city property unless it is on election day and the polling site is located on city property. In this case signs may be placed on election day prior to opening pole time and are to be removed within one hour after the pole closing.

Black said that signs not picked up by candidates in the time period will be discarded by city employees.

Black said zoning permits are required but candidates are not assessed fees.

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KMLT: Looking for a laugh? Try ʻThe Red Velvet Cake Warʼ at the Joy From page 1A show – Gaynelle (Susan Champion), Peaches (Dawn Rickus) and Jimmie Wyvette (Bridget Allen) stir up more comedy in their attempt to hold a family reunion and outdo their aunt LaMerle (Teresa Williams) in the cake baking department. Adding to the fun is Andy Neisler, as uncle Aubrey, 90. Old age has been hard on him but he still has eyes for the ladies and o ne particular Mama Doll Hargis (Punkin Higginbotham.)

It's a fast pacing show with an ending you don't expect but every character plays his or her heart out in this production directed by veteran actor, director, and Little Theatre officer Jim Champion. He picked the characters for these roles that are perfect and give 100 plus to every performance.

Other supporting roles are those

of Judy Jones (Bitsy Hargis) a neighbor out to get her man but runs into problems with a couple others after him; Greg Dixon, as the neighbor Newt Blaylock; Tom Bennett as the Sheriff; Linda Nichols as Elsa Dowdall, who finds something unexpected when she comes to interview Gaynelle, who everyone thinks is ready for the looney bin; Michael Medlin as Purvis Verdeen and also stage manager for the play; and Nikki Wood as Cee Cee, a TV personality who interviews Aunt LaMerle and who helps decide the winner of the best red velvet cake.

Have your cake and eat it too, says Director Champion. The cast is receiving donations of miniature red velvet cakes ( and big ones too) and auctions are held at each performance.

Before the show ends you will hope your next family reunion will be, well, not quite as much fun.

Pictured are members of the cast of “The Red Velvet Cake War” which continues Friday and Saturday nights by the Kings Mountain Little Theatre at Joy Theatre. Seated, from left, Nikki Wood, Bridget Allen, Susan Champion, Dawn Rickus, and Teresa Williams. Back row, from left, Linda Nichols, Punkin Higginbotham, Tom Bennett, Jim Champion, Greg Dixon, Michael Medlin, Andy Neisler and Judy Jones.

Photo by BRYAN HALLMAN

PATRIOTS: Sons of American Revolution meet From page 1A Males at least 18 years of age who can prove lineal bloodline descent from an ancestor who actively supported the 18th century revolution are eligible to join the Sons of the American Revolution.

The Battle of Kings Mountain Chapter Charter members are listed below, with their respective revolutionary-era ancestor in bold: Patriot ancestor: Fred-

erick Hambright, William Jasper Peeler, Sr., William Jasper Peeler, Jr., William Jasper Peeler, III, Jordan Wilkes Peeler, Jackson Brown Peeler, John Franklin Phillips, Woodrow Phillip Porter, James Brandon Turner, John Brian Turner, James Michael Wright, and Michael Wane Wright Patriot Ancestor: Preston Goforth, Warren G. Goforth, Jr., Christopher Kyle Goforth, Collin Harrison Goforth, Steven James

Goforth, Thomas Frank Goforth, William Eugene Patterson, and Paul Kirk Falls Patriot Ancestor: Phillip Faulk, Stephen McDaniel Marlowe, Sr., Stephen McDaniel Marlowe, Jr., Stephen McDaniel Marlowe III, and Joseph Stewart Marlowe Patriot Ancestor: John Lequire, David Lee Allen, David Andrew Allen, Benjamin Jacob Allen, and James Noah Allen Patriot Ancestor: George Dunlap, John David Allen, left, a captain in the N.C. Highway Patrol, and Doyle Campbell, a retired hospital administrator, were among dozens inducted into the town’s first Sons of the American Revolution chapter, called The Battle of Kings Mountain Chapter. Both men belong to the Charlotte chapter of SAR, which helped the new chapter here organize and take form.

Lawrence Still, Christopher Mark Still, and Todd Alexander Still Patriot Ancestor: Patrick Graham, John Vogeley Schweppe, Jr., John Vogeley Schweppe, III, Mark Linderman Schweppe, and David McClain Schweppe Patriot Ancestor: George Anderson, Earideth Eugene Anderson, Coulter Matthew Anderson, and Lucas Jeremiah Anderson Patriot Ancestor: Samuel Littlejohn, John

Bennett Masters, Jr. and Earl Hubert Lutz, Jr. Patriot Ancestor: John Wright, Jr., Thomas Hobson Outten and Joseph Hunter Outten Patriot Ancestor: Caleb Lowe, Robert Sommers Maner and Joseph Martin Maner Patriot Ancestor: Elnathan Satterly, John Sproul Moore and John Lewis Moore Patriot Ancestor: Samuel Higginbotham, John James Higginbotham

Patriot Ancestor: Galloway Alexander, William Donald Crawford Patriot Ancestor: James White, David Carl Neisler Patriot Ancestor: Moses Ratchford, Gregory Lynn Paysaur Patriot Ancestor: William Tiller, Michael Steven Watson Patriot Ancestor: Eliphas Shipman, Warren Aldridge Hall Patriot Ancestor: Joseph Beeler, Doyle Edward Campbell

FALL FESTIVAL: crafts, dinner & more From page 1A and under.

Lorie Sutherland heads up chefs in the kitchen including Betty Benton, Ann Bennett, Linda Appling, Carol Brazzell and Betty Sue Morris.

Bazaar, crafts and trashformation items may be taken to the Woman’s club house on East Mountain Street Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning. Julienne Hambright, bazaar chairman, Esther Plonk, crafts and

table arrangement chairman, and Johnsie Reavis and Tonya Wilson, trashformation chairmen, are anxious to receive all the items and encourage participation from the community.

“We look forward to Fall Festival, the highlight of our year, and the chief fundraiser for our scholarship project,” said President Betty Gamble. She said club members appreciate the generosity of the community that has long supported the Woman’s Club in its many community projects.

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GATEWAY FEST: promises fun for all Saturday From page 1A Shuttle will include the KM Historical Museum & Commons, where a visitor will be introduced to '' KM Rocks and Minerals,'' the current exhibit featuring stunning examples of geological specimens displayed in the Main Exhibit Hall. Children will experience the “Please touch” station.

Hop on the next shuttle and head over to the Kings Mountain Arts Center at the old Southern Railway station.

Tour the recently renovated Southern Arts Society's galleries and enjoy a free RC cola and Moon Pie. The children will enjoy the “make and

take” art activities while parents view the “Gateway to the South,'' a juried art competition and exhibit relating to Southern history and culture.

Stay for the artists reception at 4 p.m. The Mauney Memorial Libraey will also be at the old station with the hi-tech “Ready Animator” where children can create their own animated video.

Music from the North Carolina Foothills, from “roots to grass,''' including folk,Americana, country and bluegrass will be featured throughout the day at the gazebo at Patriots Park. Scheduled entertainment includes Lyndsay Nichole & Highway 74, Tom

PATRIOTS PARK TIME LINE Saturday, Oct. 12 8 a.m. - “Gateway to a Cure” 5-K run/walk for benefit of KMHS student Scotty Hill from Patriots Park down Gold Street through Crescent Hill and back to Patriots Park.

9 a.m. -Gateway 5K awards,Celtic on the Green. Live remote WGNC-1450 10 a.m. - Opening Ceremony on Gazebo Stage.

Colonial Period Historic Encampment Kid's Zone Food and information boots “Gateway Shuttle” begins (stops near the Gazebo and restrooms) Fire truck rides, 1936 Chevrolet, departs from Gazebo until noon 11 a.m. - Allen Card Magic, roving entertainment 3 p.m. -Battle Re-enactment at South Meadow 5 p.m.- Event ends. Final shuttle run.

THE GAZEBO TIMELINE Saturday, Oct. 12 Emcee- Jeff Ward 9 a.m.- Tommy Brooks Oak Grove String Band 10 a.m. - Dance Magic 11 a.m. -”Cute Critters Competition” pet beauty contest 12 noon – Lyndsay Nicole & Highway 74 2 p.m. Green Star featuring Cathy and Mark Bradley 3 p.m. -Timber Ridge 4 p.m.- WBT Briarhoppers 5 p.m.- Festival ends

Fisch, The Bradleys, Timberidge and WBT Briarhoppers. While at Patriots Park, visitors will witness a mock Revolutionary War Battle with live musket and cannon fire.

A colonial period encampment will be open for visitors to spend time in the camp to better understand from interpreters what frontier life was like in the mid 1700s.

Because of the shutdown of the government, the tour to nearby Kings Mountain Na-

tional Military Park is canceled.

On the 233rd anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain Monday Mayor Rick Murphrey and Special Events Director Ellis Noell accompanied a group of Kings Mountain Middle School students on an educational tour to Kings Mountain State Park, also enjoying the signs of early fall colors leading into the KMNMP area.

Allison Workman's "Bella" took the 'best of show" honors among the Cute Critters at the city's 2012 Gateway Festival.

FORUM: gives school board candidates a chance to speak out From page 3A raise our potential, we are losing kids to charter schools. Challenge them more.

What are your views on allocating funding in the school system so that you would preserve a balance between maintaining adequate staff, the need for education material and adequate facilities?

THURMAN – Allocate funds where funds are needed most. It is a atrocity that North Carolina is 46th in the nation in teacher salaries.

Teachers are on the front line of every budget, give them what they need to teacher.

Also look at facilities. North Shelby is at the top of the list now and should be as well as an auditorium for the Crest/Burns area which has been on the want list since the 1980s.

FALLS – Legislators allocate the money and this year no money for supplies.

Per pupil allocation was cut from $5,779 to $5,446 this year. Legislators also cut $1 million in teacher assistant pay. We need more funds for much needed facilities and to replace mobile units at our schools.

GREGORY – Make every dime accountable.

Treat every school the same.

Present the budget line by line and be a watchdog for the people. We have enough billboard signs now that advertise Cleveland County schools.

GLOVER – Even with the critical budget no teachers were laid off or teacher assistants for the past two years. We kept all our employees and that shows the leadership of our schools.

LEDFORD – Review funding allocated by the state and review spending. Is spending necessary to further education? I am not afraid to say no.

GRIFFIN – UNC at Charlotte, where I work, has had state budget cuts for five years. We can take what we have and make it what we need as part of the strategic plan.

BLANTON – Twelve administrators in our school system take home $1,306,000 a year and when the state gave 1 1/2% raise to teachers the administration got another 1%. The state increased our money 4.79% in this budget year.

Cleveland County Schools can take this bucket of money and use anywhere they please. Assistant teachers were cut this year. The system also spent $90,000 in billboard advertising and consulting fees. Millions were spent on renovation of this building we are sitting in

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tonight. I am just a plain farmer but I have questions.

LITTON - You can’t put money in the bucket and take out what you want. We received about $3.5 million less from the state than last year and our 2300 employees and 400 teacher assistants received $1.1 less, the assistant teachers work 6 hours a day. We actually lost 40 assistant teaching positions but we were able to keep our staff with no layoffs.

What would be your plan to ensure that school administrators practice fair hiring of minorities?

GREGORY – Look at credentials and don't be biased.

GLOVER – Seventy-two minority employees have direct contact with our students, last year there were 37. last year we hired 11 minorities, this year 25. We are making improvements. The population is composed of 25% minority teachers and 40% minority students.

LEDFORD – We are getting qualified people and need to make more improvement GRIFFIN – I support professional development, whether minority or otherwise. Take a broad-based perspective, look at the balance of teachers from a diversity standpoint,. For instance, do we hire limitedspeaking people?

BLANTON – When jobs are posted on-line, those jobs should not be secured until after interviews. That's not fair to hire someone and then call in people for interviews that are listed on-line. Be fair to all.

LITTON – I can't disagree. We are aware of the need for diversity and a task force is working.

THURMAN – Maintain an equal playing field for all.

Retain our young talent that's leaving Kings Mountain and going out of state to work. Don't hire just because he or she is a minority, be

fair across the boards.

FALLS – Our numbers are up and as a member of the task force I want to see those numbers rise.

Wrap up BLANTON – Money has been misused in the school, mistakes have been made.

An answer is needed to the taxpayers. Have all the credit cards been taken up?

LITTON – We know some folks did things wrong and the board took steps to make correction. There is a copy of the state audit on line.

LEDFORD – I want to see our kids get the best education. Our future is the kids.

I want to see them be able to find a job after graduation if they can't go to college. We need to help them do that. I am proud of “Cleveland Promise” which helps kids with college expense.

GRIFFIN – I learned math and taught work ethics at an early age chopping wood for my grandmother. I bring a blend of traditional values to the table. I owe a debt of gratitude for those who p aved the way for me and I want to give back .

GREGORY – Fiscal responsibility to taxpayers is an important part of our job as school board members.

Teach our kids the Pledge of Allegiance, we want positive, not negative things and we want them safe.

GLOVER – I listen to people all over the county even on the road as a highway patrolman.

THURMAN – I am a living example of hope. As a youth pastor I will speak for our youth and work for a greater, collective unity of community.

FALLS – I am the parent on the other end of the telephone line and I welcome calls or emails from parents.

Visiting the schools, serving on Head Start, diversity and Educational Foundation boards are important and things I can do for the 15,191 kids in our school system.

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Spaghetti for a good cause DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

One thousand, two hundred and counting. That’s the number of tickets the Kings Mountain Rotary Club has sold to its annual fundraising supper, which is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the high school to coincide with homecoming celebrations.

You can still get in on the good eats by purchasing the $7 tickets at the door. That gets donors a plate of spaghetti, salad, bread, tea and desert. The meal is free for kids under 5, and takeouts are available.

This year the Rotary Club is donating the proceeds from the event to the Rotary Scholarship Fund, the EarlyAct/FirstKnight program, Healthy Kids Day and the

Backpack Project, which sends food home with local schoolchildren who might otherwise have little in the cupboards over the weekends. Rotarians will be pitching in and cooking all day to get ready and club members are bringing in desserts, said the group’s president Suzanne Amos.

The purchase of the tickets are partially or fully tax deductible, depending on whether the tickets are used or simply donated to the non-profit.

The Rotary Scholarship Fund aids high school students in attending the college of their choice in several different ways. Including its early college program and a scholarship that seeks to help students who are the first in

the family to attend college, the Kings Mountain Rotary Club provides help for college costs to an average of five local recipients every year, Amos said. The club also sponsors an 11th grader every year to the Rotary Youth Institute, which is hosted regionally.

The successful and growing Backpack Project coordinates with local businesses, churches and individuals to supply kids on reduced or free lunch programs with additional food. “When Saturday and Sunday hit, there’s not much food in the house,” Amos said, adding that the program aims to stock the backpacks with nutritious, non-perishables.

Some of the money raised by the spaghetti supper is

also destined to support Healthy Kids Day, a one-day YMCA initiative that takes place in the spring and encourages healthy eating, exercise and good hygiene among elementary students.

The Kings Mountain Rotary Club is also continuing into the schools with the annual tradition of delivering Rotary dictionaries to third graders in Kings Mountain and Grover schools. Rotarian Mitch Johnson took the reins of that initiative seven years ago and estimates that he and others in the organization have distributed about 700 of the useful books to area students. Johnson said he uses the opportunity to introduce students to the service goals for which Rotary stands.

College and career info session set for Tuesday DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

I f you’ve got college in your sights and have questions about how to apply to schools, win scholarships and the ins and outs and financial aid, then you should point yourself to the LeGrand Center for a Tuesday night information session featuring guidance counselors, school administrators, guest speakers, college reps and other education and career experts.

Cleveland County Schools is pulling out all the stops for its first ever College and Career Connections Night, a special program from 6 to 8:30 p.m. It is open to all 8th through 12th graders who want to learn more about the various steps involved in getting into and paying for college.

Those attending will hear details and insight on admissions and scholarships from representatives of a handful of local and regional colleges, including Appalachian State University, N.C. State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Western Carolina University, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Johnson and Wales, LenoirRhyne University, Wingate University, Brevard Community College, Cleveland

Community College, Gardner-Webb University and King’s College.

The evening’s keynote speaker is Timeka Ruffin from College Foundation of North Carolina, whose presentation will be followed by several breakout sessions where experts will share valuable information about a number of topics to help students sharpen their pencils about what colleges are looking for in terms of extracurricular activities, coursework, application essays and more.

The College Foundation of North Carolina is an organization that helps streamline the application and financial aid process through its web site that students can use to plan, apply and pay for school. It has widely replaced conventional paper applications in recent years, according to Kings Mountain High School’s senior guidance counselor Leigh Kendrick Bell.

A look at the program’s lineup: - Panel discussions with college admissions representatives from public and independent colleges - Information session about community college - Financial aid - Scholarships

- Summer leadership/extracurricular opportunities - College essay writing - Letters of Recommendation - Options for students with disabilities; military options - Uninterrupted Scholars and the DREAM Act - Co-op opportunities Bell, who will present the summer leadership and extracurricular opportunities program, joins other Cleveland County guidance counselors at the Tuesday night program.

In September she attended a conference held by the Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. Bell returned with a precise set of preferences that colleges embrace when considering applicants.

Tuesday night’s event is not meant to replace information sessions held at the individual schools, she said, rather the idea is to pool resources into one event that administrators hope will provide a concentrated one-stop shopping experience for students with an eye toward college. For more information about College and Career Connections Night contact Bell at lkbell@clevelandcountyschools.org

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Noel Roberts shows two of the hens he would like to raise for eggs at his home in Kings Mountain

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Noel Roberts, 28, is a landscaper and subcontractor by trade but an “urban grower” at heart.

When his toddler daughter Abigail turned up her nose at eggs on her plate for breakfast he decided he'd try chickens at home to bond with the little girl.

Problem is that chickens are a “no no” in the Kings Mountain city limits.

Roberts and his friend, Chris Flemings, took the next step and founded Urban Growers of Kings Mountain (UGKM) and since last February the group has expanded to about a dozen others interested in healthy food.

Now the group plans to go to the next city planning and zoning meeting and propose changes in zoning to allow single family dwellings to keep no more than three hens, layers that will produce eggs from the backyard rather than from the super market. City Council is expected to call public hearing on the zoning matter for Nov. 26 at 6 p.m.

“We want to bring about a positive change in the community through Community Supported Agriculture, urban agro-ecology, community education and awareness, along with other way to improve quality food access for all,” says Roberts.

He says he wants people to care about where their food is coming from: urban society has become disconnected with our food supply.

Roberts is quick to add that “urban agro-ecology won't feed the world but it could put us on a path to a more sustainable future.”

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by the UGKM, would prohibit chickens in areas that have homeowners associations, including Halls Crossing and the Country Club area of the city.

Roberts and his fiancée Ashley Boone have three children: Nathan, 13, Ethan, 9, and Abigail, 4. They have a small garden at their home at 504 W. Gold Street and want to expand to another piece of property so they can produce more vegetables.

“We want to share our vegetables and our eggs with others,'' he said.

“Cost of food is so high and we have harvested potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, green beans, onions this year. We share eggs as well,” he said.

The following conditions in the proposed zoning change would apply- “no more than three hens for a single family dwelling, no birds in multifamily complexes, including duplexes; no roosters; no outside slaughtering of birds; fowl kept at all times in secure enclosure constructed at least two feet above the ground surface; enclosures located 15 feet from the nearest neighbor’s residence; enclosures provided four square feet per chicken; enclosures kept neat and sanitary with permanent solid roofs and walls of chicken wire, feed stored in rodent proof containers; and production primarily for consumption by the subject property's residents.”

“We have received positive feedback from city officials,” said Roberts, referring residents to the website costofchicken.com to learn more about the nutritious value of eggs from backyard chickens versus those eggs shipped from distances.

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Sharron Burns, a graduate of Christopher Newport University with a degree in Fine Arts, is a member of the North Carolina Watercolor Society. A resident of Weddington, she has lived and studied worldwide from Germany and Italy to Australia.

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Hound's Grill at Hound's Campground and Fun Park will open a restaurant Thursday.

Mike Brown, owner and operator of the facility, said the restaurant is another addition to the park complex which features a zip line, fishing pond, splash pad, and

camp sites.

The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

The menu will include a variety of sandwiches, hot dogs and hamburgers.

“This is just another service we want to offer the public,'' said Brown.

Hospice wish list Down 1. friendly neighbors 2. upright entertainers 3. the three R’s 4. secret knowledge 5. a, an or the 9. competitive play 11. shopper’s friend 12. “champagne wishes and caviar dreams” 14. pundit’s bread and butter

Across 6. numbers all in a row 7. from floor to ceiling 8. becomes aware 10. library desk 13. cinema offerings 15. court’s statement 16. observer 17. daily occupation 18. rank and file formation

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Hospice Cleveland County (Shelby and Kings Mountain) serves 150 patients per day, 16 at Wendover in Shelby and 8 at Kings Mountain Hospice House, plus 80-90 patients in homes and 10 in nursing facilities.

Sharon Martin, Community Outreach Coordinator, released the following wish list of needs this month. “We appreciate the generosity of everyone,’’ she said.

The October wish list: baby wipes, dish detergent, toilet tissue, laundry detergent, aluminum foil, Saran wrap, baggies-all sizes, soups, snack size fruit cups, pudding and apple sauce, canned sodas, fruit drinks, candy bars, lollipops for kids, band aids, paper towels, small and large Styrofoam plates, dish towels, dish cloths, bath towels, wash cloths, and stainless forks, spoons, knives, new or used.

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TICO CROCKER

JOSH BELL

PLAYERS OF THE GAME Offense - Tico Crocker Defense - Josh Bell THE YARDSTICK 1st downs Yds. rushing Yds. passing Passing Fumbles Yds. Pen. Punts

K 7 149 39 5-13-1 0 65 2-10

Kings Mountain faced a bigger and on this night, tougher -Draughn team Friday night in Valdese and was dealt its fifth straight loss, 39-13.

The Mountaineers haven’t won a game since opening the season with back-to-back non-conference wins over Hunter Huss and East Gaston.

Nine Mountaineers, including six starters and linebacker Jacob Miller who was put out for his senior season in a pre-season car wreck, watched from the sidelines as a large number of reserves and players brought up earlier in the week from the JV team played along with the remaining fulltime starters who had to play both ways.

Among those on the injured list

were quarterback Brandon Bell, who is the team’s leading rusher and passer; number two rusher Darian McClain and number two receiver Jake Merchant. McClain and Merchant were also heavily missed on defense, where Merchant starts at safety and McClain at linebacker.

The Mountaineers stayed with the Wildcats most of the first half, but the home team wore them down and broke the game open in the third period. “We were pretty much a depleted team because of all the injuries,� said KM coach Greg Lloyd. “We had a lot of people playing in different spots and most of them playing both ways.

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Kings Mountain’s Alex Reynolds (15) barely misses an interception in Friday’s game at Draughn.

D 23 414 37 4-7 0 45 4-31

BY QUARTERS: K 0 7 0 6 D 0 14 12 13

Crest at KM Friday

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SECOND PERIOD D - 8:32 - Gavin Morton 9 run (Brandon Sagaon-Lozada kick). 90yd. drive, 19 plays following KM punt.

K - 4:48 - Tico Crocker 9 run (Cameron Hord kick). 70-yd., 8 plays following 6-yd. Keeneh Dimetros KO return. Crocker 5-58 rushing, Reynolds 2-7 rushing and 5-yd. reception.

D - (1:34) - Morton 15 run (Sagaon-Lozada kick). 67-yd. drive 9 plays.

THIRD PERIOD D - 9:44 - Kwan Hall 1 run (Sagaon-Lozada kick). 67 yd. drive, five plays.

D - 2:55 - Dominique Patterson 8 run (run failed). 57-yd. drive, 5 plays.

FOURTH QUARTER D - 8:54 - Adam Estep 1 run (Sagaon-Lozada kick). 63-yd. drive, 10 plays following pass interception.

D - 4:32 - Cooper Abernathy (kick failed). 52-yd. drive, four plays after KM punt.

KM - 2:18- Jordan Ford 33 run (pass failed). 68-yd. drive, 5 plays.

Ford 4-49 rushing; Khalil Hopper 19 yard reception.

KM RUSHING - Crocker 11-89, Ford 4-49, Reynolds 2-7, Allen 7-2, Burns 4-2. DRAUGHN RUSHING - Patterson 17-192, Estep 15-97, Morton 16-90, Martin 2-18, Hall 314, Abernathy 1-3, Bennett 1-0.

KM PASSING - Darren Burns 511-1-38. DRAUGHN - Coy Lambert 4-7-0-37.

KM RECEIVING - Hopper 2-23, Reynolds 1-5, Crocker 2-10.

DRAUGHN - Estep 1-12, Morton 16, Monroe 1-14, Patterson 1-5.

Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers face another tough challenge Friday night when the Crest Chargers come to John Gamble Stadium for the Mountaineers’ homecoming game.

Crest comes to town with a perfect 3-0 South Mountain Athletic Conference record and 5-1 overall mark.

Their only loss was their season opener against South Point.

Kings Mountain won’t be See Crest, 3B

Tico Crocker (2) scores for Kings Mountain in Friday’s SMAC game at Draughn.

Lady Mountaineers sweep R-S Central Kings Mountain ran its conference-leading record to 13-1 with a 3-0 sweep of RS Central in a SMAC volleyball game Monday at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium.

The Lady Mountaineers, 15-3 overall, were scheduled to play at Polk County last night.

The Lady Mountaineers had little trouble disposing of the Lady Hilltoppers 25-9, 25-18 and 25-10.

Taquisha Smith recorded five aces and 13 assists.

Kayla Bolt had 12 kills, four aces and five digs; Mary Asgari six kills, one ace and three block assists; and Logan Smith six kills, 12 assists, five digs and two block assists.

In non-conference action last Tuesday, the Lady Mountaineers fell to Hickory St. Stephens 25-13, 25-7, 2519.

Kayla Bolt (5) slams a point past two St. Stephens defenders.

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Kings Mountain’s Gracie Hunter returns a serve in last week’s volleyball game with St. Stephens. The Lady Mountaineers, in first place in the SMAC, travel to Chase today and host East Burke next Wednesday.

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â– STANDINGS SMAC 2A/3A Teams Conf.

Burns 4-0 Shelby 4-0 Crest 3-0 E. Rutherford 2-1 Draughn 2-2 Chase 1-3 E. Burke 0-3 RS Central 0-3 K. Mountain 0-4

All 7-0 5-2 5-1 2-4 2-5 3-3 1-5 1-4 2-5

Last Week’s Results Draughn 39, Kings Mountain 13 Burns 35, East Rutherford 0 Shelby 37, East Burke 14 Crest 52, Chase 14 Friday’s Games Crest at Kings Mountain

â– SPORTS THIS Shelby at East Rutherford Draughn at East Burke R-S Central at Chase

Thomas Jefferson at Cherryville Pine Lake Prep at Highland Tech

S. PIEDMONT 1A BIG SOUTH 2A/3A T. Jefferson B. City CS Davidson Cherryville Highland Pine Lake

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

5-2 2-4 1-5 1-5 0-6 0-4

Last Week’s Results Forestview 66, Bessemer City 7 Thomas Jefferson 46, Highland Tech 0 This Week’s Games Community School of Davidson at Bessemer City

S. Point Forestview Ashbrook N. Gaston E. Gaston LN Charter Huss

2-0 1-0 1-0 1-1 1-1 0-2 0-2

7-0 5-1 4-2 5-1 1-5 5-2 1-6

Last Week’s Results South Point 28, Huss 27 (OT) Ashbrook 35, North Gaston 14 East Gaston 33, Lake Norman Charter 7

Wednesday, Oct. 9 4:30 - High school volleyball, Kings Mountain at Chase (JV/V).

5 p.m. - Middle school football, Lincolnton at Kings Mountain.

6 p.m. - High school soccer, Kings Mountain at Chase.

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Friday, Oct. 11 7:30 - High school football, Crest at Kings Mountain (Homecoming).

softball, North Lincoln at Kings Mountain.

Monday, Oct. 14 2 p.m. - High school golf, all SMAC teams at Kings Mountain Country Club.

4:30 - High school volleyball, East Burke at Kings Mountain (JV/V, Senior Night).

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

5 p.m. - Middle school football, Kings Mountain at Burns.

Tuesday, Oct. 15 Thursday, Oct. 10 6 p.m. - High school soccer, Cherryville at Kings Mountain.

7 p.m. - JV football, Kings Mountain at Crest.

4 p.m. - High school cross country, SMAC conference meet at Kings Mountain.

4 p.m. - Middle school soccer, North Lincoln at Kings Mountain.

4 p.m. - Middle school

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Contest Rules 1. The games listed by number in each advertisement correspond to the lines in the entry blank above. Some advertisements may contain more than one game. Simply write on the corresponding lines in the entry blank which team you think will win.

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

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

4. In the event games are postponed, they will only count in that week’s contest if they are played within that week’s contest period. The contest period cover games from Friday through the following Thursday.

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

6. Limit one entry per person, per envelope. Must be 18 years old to enter. All entries must be on blanks clipped from The Eagle, The Banner News or The Herald. No photocopied entries will be accepted.

7. All entries become the property of Gemini Newspapers, Inc. 8. Winners will be contacted as soon as the contest is judged and prize money will be mailed to address on the entry blank.

9. Employees of Gemini Newspapers, Inc. and their families are ineligible.

10. All judges decisions are final.

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Kicking Mountaineers make playoff move with victory over R-S Central

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Dylan Beaver of Kings Mountain advances the ball downfield against the Crest Chargers in SMAC soccer game last week at John Gamble Stadium.

Kings Mountain defeated R-S Central 4-2 in a big SMAC soccer game Monday night at John Gamble Stadium.

Lee Bridges started the scoring for the Mountaineers just five minutes into the match. Bryan Lysek had the assist.

The Hilltoppers tied the score with a break away with just three minutes remaining in the first half.

RS grabbed a 2-1 lead 2:30 into the second half.

But the Mountaineers, with a

never say die attitude, fought hard to get the equalizer at the 16-minute mark of the half. Arrick Rithiphong scored off a direct kick from 25 yards out that hit the upper ninety just off the far post.

The Mountaineer defense withstood a strong offensive attack from RS but each time they were frustrated by KM keeper Jarrett Ledford.

"I couldn't be any prouder of our defensive effort from Jack Zyble, Tyler Batchler, Cameron Hord and Jordan

Sweezy," said KM coach Dan Potter. "I told the players that this is a playoff team and we are capable to taking it to them, and in the words of coach Ted Trahan, 'Believe!' They did and then proceeded to score three unanswered goals in the second half for the victory."

Brian Lysek scored just two minutes after the previous goal off a super cross from his brother, Robbie Lysek.

"The Lysek brothers have really stated to gel together

as the season has gone on," Potter said.

Rithiphong added his second goal and insured the victory at the 70-second mark.

Isaiah Cole set Rithiphong up for a break away that he clammy slotted to the lower right side of the goal.

The victory was the seventh of the season for the Mountaineers, who will host Cherryville in a non-conference game Thursday at 6 p.m.

MOUNTAINEERS: lose to Draughn From Page 1B “Josh Bell did an outstanding job on defense and Tico Crocker played every snap on offense, defense and special teams.�

Crocker led the Mountaineers in rushing with 11 carries for 89 yards and a touchdown.

Except for their two touchdown drives, the Mountaineers couldn’t get their offense going against Draughn’s big linemen and linebackers. Kings Mountain was held to three and out on five of its nine possessions.

After holding the Mountaineers to three and out on their first two possessions, the Wildcats drove 90 yards to take a 7-0 lead on a 10-yard touchdown run by Gavin Morton. The drive consumed 19 plays and most of the first half clock.

The Mountaineers had their best drive after Keeneh Dimetros returned Draughn’s ensuing kickoff to the 30 yard line. With Crocker moving from running back to quarterback, KM marched 70 yards in eight plays with Crocker scoring from nine yards out.

Cameron Hord’s PAT from placement tied the game at

RaeQuan Allen (25) runs hard against Draughn defense Friday night in Valdese.

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Draughn answered and took the lead for good on a 12 yard touchdown run by Morton with 1:34 left in the half.

Kings Mountain had the ball for only 18 plays in the first half, while its defense was pounded by the big Draughn line for 34 plays. “We wore down a little bit,� noted Coach Lloyd. “We couldn’t get their offense off the field and it snowballed in the second half.�

Draughn scored on four of its first five possessions in the second half to stretch its lead to 39-7. Kings Moun-

tain finally got on the board for its second TD when Jordan Ford broke a 33-yard touchdown run with 2:18 left in the game.

The positive thing for the Mountaineers in their current losing streak is that a lot of reserves and JV players are getting some valuable varsity experience. “We brought some more up (from the JV team) for this game and they got some playing time,� Lloyd noted. “We’re hoping we’ll get everybody back this week except (Brandon) Bell, who should be back next week� when the Mountaineers travel to R-S Central.

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CREST: at KM Friday From Page 1B at full strength again this week and untested young players will have to take up the slack of not having starter Brandon Bell at quarterback.

Coach Greg Lloyd hopes freshmen running back Darian McClain and wide receiver Jake Merchant will be back in the lineup but several other starters are still question marks. Chance Frederick and Dre Bell, who have been out since the Forestview game a month ago, are questionable along with defensive starters Alex Reynolds and Julian Coulter, who were injured last week at Draughn.

Brandon Bell hurt his throwing shoulder in the fourth game of the season against East Rutherford but played in pain - and took some heavy hits - in losses to Burns and Shelby. He should return to action next week at R-S Central.

Last year’s leading receiver, Xavier Johnson, has missed the entire season after hurting his foot in the Cleveland County Jamboree.

He and Frederick were supposed to go to their doctors yesterday and Coach Lloyd hopes they will be cleared to play. “We’re hoping they will be released, but they would not be able to play this week,� Lloyd said. “They would have to go through the required number of practice days.�

The Mountaineers have missed Johnson tremendously. The junior standout caught 55 passes for 871 yards last year. His return would make it harder for opposing defenses to doubleteam this year’s 1-2 receiving combo of Tico Crocker and Jake Merchant. “It sure would be nice to have him back for the last three games,� Lloyd said. “We would be a different ball team.�

But, this week, the Mountaineers must find a way to move the ball against a very big and strong Crest defense; and the Mountaineer defense will have to contain some of the quickest backs the Mountaineers will see. “They’re the normal

Crest team,� Lloyd noted. “They are run-oriented and have three guys in the backfield that can run the ball.�

The Chargers’ top running threat is returning AllConference star Jalin Moore, who is a breakaway threat from anywhere on the field and averages almost 10 yards per carry. Sophomore running back Tre Harbinson is making his mark as well, and junior quarterback P.J. Brooks returns for his third year as starter. “They have outstanding speed and good size,� Lloyd said of the Chargers’ backfield.

Their lines are big and experienced as well, and their kicker, junior Alex Trejo, usually puts his kickoffs in the end zone and has a school record 53-yard field goal to his credit. “They’re an all-around good team,� said Lloyd. “We will have to play very well and tackle very well and be much improved to be competitive. Our goal this week is to get a good overall effort and have a chance to win.�

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Students in grades 3-8 are invited to write a story about the picture shown here. Why is that ogre tipping over a house? is it the witch’s house? what’s up with those ghosts? and who is the monster that’s eating all of them?? Use your imagination and be creative. the length of the story is not important. judging will be based on creativity, imagination and clarity.

teachers: you can even make this a class assignment and enter all of your students’ works in our contest!

Children up to Age 6 can color a picture (Look for it in this weeks paper!) the winner will be printed in our oct. 30 edition!

here’s what you could win... • First place in each age division will win a pumpkin and a carving kit! • second and third place will win great gift certificates and prizes!

The winners’ stories will even appear in the newspaper!

here’s how you enter...

Just color your picture or write your story and mail entries to the Kings Mountain Herald, PO box 769, kings mountain, nc 28086 or drop your entry off at any of our offices: Banner News - 128-C n. main st., belmont cherryville eagle - 107 e. main st., cherryville kings mountain herald - 700 e. gold st., Kings mountain or they can be emailed to entries.kmherald@gmail.com.

Be sure to include your first and last name, age, grade and school, your phone number and name of your parent or guardian.

Deadline is 5 p.m. October 18.

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Mike Collins (4) of Kings Mountain returns a punt for a touchdown in middle school game with West Lincoln Wednesday at Gamble Stadium.

Kings Mountain’s Mike Toms scores on a 41-yard run on the second play of the game to spark the Patriots’ 42-0 Tri-County win over West Lincoln Wednesday at Gamble Stadium.

Patriots blank West Lincoln 42-0 in Tri-County Kings Mountain scored on its first six possessions to defeat West Lincoln 42-0 in a Tri-County Middle School Conference football game Wednesday at John Gamble Stadium.

The win improved the Patriots’ record to 2-1 in the Eastern Division and 2-2 overall heading into a 5 p.m. home game today against Lincolnton.

Kings Mountain took the opening kickoff and drove 56 yards in two runs by Mike Toms, the second going 41 yards for the touchdown.

Toms caught a two-point conversion pass from Hunter Blanton for an 8-0 lead.

After the defense held West to minus four yards on its first series of downs, Michael Collins went around right end 60 yards and Lan-

don Zanders ran a two-point conversion to make the score 16-0.

Another three and out for minus two yards forced another West punt attempt. This time, Jerdon Pressley broke through to block the punt and Jonathan Rikard recovered it in the end zone for the third Patriot TD. Sabien Beam ran the two-point conversion and it was 24-0.

Kings Mountain scored its

fourth touchdown of the first 8minute quarter when Collins returned a punt 60 yards for a touchdown and a 30-0 halftime lead.

Crawford batted down a fourth down pass by West Lincoln to start KM’s fifth TD drive at midfield.

By this time the Patriot coaches were working reserves in and Xavier Bell scored from six yards

out to run the score to 36-0 after three quarters.

The Patriots rounded out the scoring with 7:52 left in the game on a 27-yard run by Landon Zanders.

Kings Mountain worked all 62 players into the game and all of them played well.

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Kings Mountain Middle School’s cheerleaders perform at halftime of last week’s game at Gamble Stadium.

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BRIEFS Mackenzie Smith led the KM runners with a third place finish (24:14). Cassie Morton ran fifth in 24:46 and Mariah Roberts ninth in 26:15.

The Mountaineers were led by Jordan Moore with a 10th place finish in 20:46.

Austin McKee was 12th in 21:03.

Patriot kickers fall to E. Lincoln Kings Mountain Middle School’s soccer team fell to East Lincoln 3-1 Thursday.

Brandan Quevido-Johns scored for the Patriots.

KM girls second in cross country

Crest. The event continues today. Two individual players and two doubles teams will advance to the Western Regional.

MC Dellinger and Alyssa Greene will be representing KM in singles. Doubles teams will be Madison Lutz and Kayla Penner and Hannah Mosley and Carrigan Leatherman.

Lutz and Penner qualified for the Regional last year.

KMHS tennis in tournament

Kings Mountain’s girls finished second and the boys third in the Cleveland County cross country meet last week at Shelby.

The Shelby girls swept top honors. Their girls tallied 26 points with KM at 43, Crest 75 and Burns 73. The Golden Lions had 17 points followed by Crest 56, KM 73 and Burns 96.

Patriots second in cross country

Kings Mountain's tennis team was shutout by Shelby, Draughn and Crest in its final three matches of the regular season. The Lady Mountaineers finished 4-4 in the SMAC and 6-5 overall.

They were scheduled to begin play in the SMAC tournament yesterday at

Kings Mountain’s boys finished second and the girls sixth in the Tri-County Middle School Conference cross country meet last week at North Lincoln.

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Blanton wins Cowboys tickets in KMTD raffle Joni Blanton was the winner of the Dallas Cowboys tickets at last week's Kings Mountain Touchdown Club drawing. The drawing was part of a raffle to raise funds for the new KMHS field house.

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

Tickets can be purchased at Parker’s Amaco on Shelby Road.

The grand prize is a 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle.

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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 KMTD Club meeting at 7 p.m. in the P.E. classroom at the end of the hall beside Parker Gym. Winners do not have to be present to win.

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

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(10/09) NOTICE of PUBLIC SALE – Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013 – 10 am at Cherryville Self Storage, 300 W. Main St., Cherryville , N.C. Notice is hereby given that various items of personal property are being sold pursuant to the assertion of a lien for unpaid rent, at the self storage facility.

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PUBLIC NOTICE 854 File # A0857793 NC229 Kings Mountain. Highwood Towers proposes to construct a 184-foot monopole at 502 Mitchell Street, in Kings Mountain, NC, with no lighting. Interested persons may review the applications by going to www.fcc.gov/asr/applications and entering the Form 854 File #. Interested persons may raise environmental concerns about the proposed structures by filing a Request for Environmental Review with the Federal Communications Commission. The Federal Communications Commission strongly encourages interested parties to file Requests for Environmental Review online, and that instructions for making such filings can be found at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest.

The mailing address for interested parties that would prefer to file a Request for Environmental Review by paper copy is: FCC requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554.

KMH3557 (10/09/13)

NOTICE AS TO AMENDMENT OF CITY CHARTER AND CITY ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA REDRAWING WARD LINES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council for the City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, did on the 24th day of September, 2013, adopt an Ordinance which does amend the City Charter and the Code Of Ordinances for the City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, redrawing the Ward Lines from which five (5) of the members of City Council are elected to the City Council for the City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina.

The redrawing of Ward Lines was necessary by reason of the annexation of areas and the necessity that they be placed in Wards. The newest annexed areas which did need placement would be Tax Parcel Nos. 11758; 41047; 10862; 10873; 10982; 62202; 62203; 62204 and 11008. Those parcels with the identifying numbers of 11758 and 41047 were placed in Ward Four. That those parcels with the identifying numbers of 10873, 10862, 10982, 11008,62202,62203 and 62204 were placed in Ward Five.

This Notice and the contents published are as required under N.C.G.S. §160A102.

KMH3555 (10/09/13)

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same can be conveyed by this Sale, shall be all goods, building materials, machinery, equipment, supplies, tools, tooling, furnishings, fixtures, inventory, raw materials, work in progress and other personal property to be incorporated into any portion of the real property owned by Grantor as described above and made apart hereof (the “Property”), finished goods and materials used or consumed in Grantor’s business, signs, general intangibles, chattel paper, documents, instruments (whether negotiable or non-negotiable), money, contract rights and accounts (unless secured or assigned to Secured Party by separate collateral instrument) and other personal property now or hereafter appropriated for use on the Property, whether stored on the Property or elsewhere, used or to be used in connection with the Property, some of which may become fixtures on the Property; and as to all of the foregoing: (a) whether now owned or hereafter at any time acquired by Grantor and wherever located; (b) all products, additions, accessions, replacements and substitutions; (c) all books and records of Grantor with respect to the same; and (d) all proceeds, including but not limited to (i) whatever is now or hereafter receivable or received by Grantor upon the sale, exchange, collection or other disposition of any such item, whether voluntary or involuntary, and whether such proceeds constitutes inventory, intangibles, equipment or intellectual property or other assets; (ii) any such items which are now or hereafter acquired by Grantor with any proceeds of collateral hereunder; and (iii) any insurance or payments under any indemnity, warranty or guaranty now or hereafter payable by reason of damage or loss or otherwise with respect to any item of collateral or any proceeds thereof.

THIS PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 919 South Lafayette Street, Shelby NC 28152.

This sale is made subject to any excise or transfer taxes, all outstanding and unpaid Cleveland County and any city or town ad valorem property taxes as well as any and all other prior liens, defects and encumbrances involving said property, as well as a Clerk’s fee of $.45 per $100 on the purchase price.

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

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

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

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

This the 14th day of August, 2013.

By: /s/ Jeffrey A. Taylor, Substitute Trustee (704) 740-5643 KMH3558 (10/09 & 16/13)

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NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CLEVELAND COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK OF COURT FILE NO.: 13 SP 213 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF L. RAY THOMAS, and KELLY A. THOMAS, Mortgagors, to Escrow Professionals, Inc., Trustee; AMENDED JEFFREY A. TAYLOR, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1655, PAGE 1513 Point Center Financial, Inc., Original Holder; SAR Groups LLC, Current Holder, Mortgagee.

Dated January 2, 2006, recorded in Book 1476, at Page 91 Securing the original amount of $877,500.00 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by L. Ray Thomas and Kelly A. Thomas, described above, in the Cleveland County Public Registry; default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the said Deed of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure; and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness; and under and by virtue of an order entered in the within entitled and numbered action by the Clerk of Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina on the 13th day of August, 2013, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse door in Shelby, North Carolina at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday the 22nd day of October, 2013, the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Located in the City of Shelby, North Carolina, in the section known as South Shelby, and being all of lot No. 24 and portion of lot No. 22 of the Consolidated Textiles Company, Inc., as shown on a plat thereof, prepared from an actual survey by G. Sam Rowe, Registered Civil Engineer, dated September 16, 1955, of record in Book of Plats Number 7 at Page 8 of the Cleveland County Registry, and being more particular described as follows: To find the place of BEGINNING, commence at the N.C.G.S. grid monument “Cline” and follow South 33 degrees 57 minutes, 31 seconds West 947.89 feet to an unmarked point; thence South 56 degrees 11 minutes 41 seconds East 70.50 feet to an unmarked point; thence South 52 degrees 09 minutes 03 seconds East 54.54 feet to an unmarked point; thence South 49 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds East 29.01 feet to an unmarked point; thence South 53 degrees 53 minutes 38 seconds East 45.99 feet to an iron pin; thence South 20 degrees 40 minutes 38 seconds West 57.68 feet to an iron pin; thence North 60 degrees 35 minutes 05 seconds West 241.39 feet to a right-of-way monument; thence North 36 degrees 51 minutes, 35 seconds East 63.18 feet to an unmarked point; thence North 20 degrees 21 minutes, 26 seconds East 30.26 feet to the place of BEGINNING, containing .39 acres according to a survey prepared for Ray Thomas Petroleum Company, Inc. drawn

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Kings Mountain’s Jair McCluney (8) runs the ball out of the end zone in Thursday’s game with Draughn.

Kings Mountain’s Kavin Mosley (5) returns a punt for one of his four touchdowns in Thursday’s win over Draughn at Gamble Stadium.

JV Mountaineers outscore Draughn 48-34 Fans that love to see the scoreboard light up got their money’s worth at the Kings Mountain-Draughn junior varsity football game Thursday night at Gamble Stadium.

The two teams combined for 82 points with the Mountaineers prevailing 48-34 to end a two-game losing streak.

Minus several starters who have been called up to the varsity, the Mountaineers got an outstanding running performance from Kavin Mosley and Jair McCluney and a good performance from their line to run their record to 4-2.

Mosley carried seven times for 169 yards and four touchdowns.

McCluney added 93 yards and two touchdowns.

The Mountaineers also got a strong defensive performance from numerous players including Treyvon Wilson, Bryan Sanders, Marquise Camp, DJ Sumpter, Malik Banner, Khal Welch, Mosley and

McCluney.

Operating with new quarterback Dylan Sims after regular starter Darren Burns was called up to varsity, Kings Mountain built a 14-0 lead on its first two possessions. McCluney scored from 32 yards out on KM’s second play from scrimmage, and Jarrett Ledford kicked the point-after for a 7-0 lead.

On the first play after the ensuing kickoff, Gage Kornegay recovered a fumble at the Draughn 30 and Mosley circled right end for the touchdown. Ledford again added the PAT from placement.

But, the visiting Wildcats recovered and quickly got back into the game. The Mountaineers would never trail, but Draughn certainly made the game interesting.

Running backs Tanner Carswell and Cooper Abernathy picked up huge chunks of yardage on end runs and counter plays and Carswell eventually scored from nine yards out. Abernathy ran the

Excited JV cheerleaders keep fans in the game during Thursday’s win over Draughn. two-point conversion to cut the KM lead to 14-8.

A KM fumble set up Draughn at the Mountaineers’ 29. Six plays later the Wildcats tied the score at 14 all on a one-yard sneak by quarterback Gavin Bennett.

The Mountaineers didn’t take long to respond as Mosley circled right end for a 59-yard touchdown run.

Sims passed to big Treyvon Wilson for a two-point conversion and 22-14 lead.

Draughn recovered a fumbled punt at the KM 13

yard line, and Abernathy circled right end and tacked on a two-point conversion run to tie the game again at 22.

Kings Mountain recovered an onside kick at midfield. Again, it took the Mountaineers just one play to score as Mosley circled right end and McCluney ran a two-point conversion for a 30-22 halftime lead. The Wildcats wouldn’t get even again.

Linebacker Bryan Sanders tackled Bennett in the end zone for a safety to

increase the lead to 32-22 midway of the third. KM was threatening to score again moments later when Abernathy intercepted a Sims pass and returned it 90 yards for a touchdown to cut the margin to 32-28.

Wilson returned a line drive kickoff to the Draughn 16. Two plays later McCluney scored from seven yards out and also ran a twopoint conversion to push the lead to 40-28.

A fumble recovery by Marquise Camp stopped a

potential Wildcat scoring drive at the KM one. KM had to punt, but Draughn fumbled on its first play and Sanders recovered at the 34.

A 53-yard pass from Sims to Camp to the nine yard line set up Mosley’s fourth TD. McCluney again ran the two-point conversion to put the game on ice at 48-28.

Draughn’s Abernathy got loose on a 43-yard touchdown run to account for the final margin.

Classified Ads Legals CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2013 – 6:00PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL CASE NO. CUR-1-8-13 Tommy Hall (Hall Builders, Inc.) is requesting to modify the zoning for property located at 306 Liberty Court. The request would change the zoning from CUR-6 PUD to CUR-6 PUD and amend the site plan which is part of the conditional use permit. The property is also known as Tax Map KM4-59, Block 1, Lot 2, or Parcel 12163.

CASE NO. Z-1-8-13 Bhogilal Mistry is requesting to rezone property located at 716 Cleveland Avenue from Neighborhood Business (N-B) to General Business (G-B). The property is also known as Tax Map KM-32, Block 7, Lot 4, or Parcel 9055.

CASE NO. Z-2-9-13 The City as an agency defined by the Kings Mountain Zoning Ordinance is proposing a text amendment to Section 6.16 Overlay District (4) Kings Mountain Preservation and Enhancement District (KMPPED). The amendment is being made for the purpose to include the Downtown Main Street Director as a member of the Design Review Advisory Committee.

CASE NO. Z-3-9-13 The City as an agency defined by the Kings Mountain Zoning Ordinance is proposing a text amendment to Article IX Off-Street Parking and Loading, C. Minimum Off-Street Parking. The amendment is to add standards for parking in shopping centers in which the majority tenants is a super market.

CASE NO: Z-4-9-13 The City as an agency defined by the Kings Mountain Zoning Ordinance is proposing a text amendment to Article III Definitions – Section 3.1 – Solar Farms and the Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses. The amendment is being made to define solar farms and their position in Light Industrial and Heavy Industrial Districts.

A copy of the applications and the proposed text amendments may be obtained at the Planning Department or you may call 704-734-4595 for additional information.

A list of uses permitted in the specific applications may be obtained at the Planning Department or you may call 704-734-4595 for additional information.

You are welcome to attend the City Council meeting on October 29, 2013 at 6:00 pm to express your opinion on the applications and text amendments.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 3rd day of October as Executor of the Estate of JOHN DEE TESTERMAN, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned James Garland Testerman, Executor on or before the 9th day of January, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 9th day of October, 2013.

James Garland Testerman, Executor 5301 Ventura Drive Greensboro, NC 27406 KMH3560 (10/9,16, 23 & 30/13)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 5th day of May as Administratrix of the Estate of Charles William Daves, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned Vickie Ann Herring, Administratrix on or before the 2nd day of January, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.

This the 2nd day of October, 2013.

Vickie Ann Herring, Administratrix 1108 Stoney Point Road.

Kings Mountain NC 28021 KMH3556 (10/9,16, 23 & 30/13)

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GOVERNMENT CLEVELAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. in the commissioners’ chambers, second floor, County Administration Building, 311 E. Marion St., Shelby.

CLUB MEETINGS KINGS MOUNTAIN ROTARY CLUB Every Thursday, noon, at the Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King St. EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMAN’S CLUB– Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club, E. Mountain St.

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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) 6162630. You may also call the Reach Line & Information at (704) 319-1625, or go to www.oa.org. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for membership. The groups are self-supporting.

Positive Attitudes Walking Club - There is an open invitation to all Kings Mountain ladies to join the Positive Attitudes Walking Club. The club members walk in various downtown areas of Kings Mountain during lunch hours. An inspirational devotion is provided. For more information call 704-4724403.

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.

CANDIDATE FORUMS – Oct. 15 at Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church in Kings Mountain for KM City Council candidates at 6:30 p.m.

PATRICK CENTER BACKPACK PROJECT – Please bring in non-perishable food items for our backpack project. These backpacks go to students who need a little extra food over the weekend.

Backpacks are returned each Monday, filled on Thursday, and handed out to students when they leave on Friday. Suggested items are: individual cereal packs (can be eaten without milk), Pop Tarts, individual prepared dinners (Mac & Cheese, spaghetti, etc.), fruit cups, applesauce, pudding cups, Beenie Weenies, peanut butter, juice boxes, crackers or cookies.

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES taught by Pat Bolte are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the H. Lawrence

Patrick Senior Center. Emphasis on individual attention.

S.H.O.P. items for October are cooking oils. 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 – Thursdays 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 ancient form of meditative exercise that originated in China and is recognized by its slow, captivating movement. All donations will go toward purchase of DVDs for the class.

HOSPICE 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 at Corks & Taps for Hospice at LeGrand Center, a wine and tasting event and silent auction, Oct. 17.

Silent auction from 6-8 pm. 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 Mountain, 704739-4755 – 18 months of activities from August 2013 to November 2014 in celebration of being designated a National Recreation Trail August 2013.

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.

KINGS MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL 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., 704-739-1019.

LIBRARY EVENTS ROBERT INMAN BOOK-SIGNING.

The author and former WBTV news anchor will talk about his latest book, “The Governor’s Lady,� at the library Monday, Oct. 21 at 5 p.m.

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.

WRITING WORKSHOP featuring writer Scott Temple, an English instructor at Cleveland Community College, on Saturday, Oct.26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Library Community Room. He will help workshop participants explore family experiences to create poems, stories and memoirs. Participants should take family photos, artifacts, keepsake letters. To learn more about Temple visit his website www.quickbloom.com where you can watch part of his video documentary “Wyld-Er-Ness.� Pre-registration is required by calling 704-739-2371 Option 3.

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

SPECIAL EVENTS HARVEST BREAKFAST – October 12, 7 to 9 a.m. The Long Creek Presbyterian Church is hosting a big breakfast in a benefit to raise money to purchase large quantities of items for Samaritan’s Purse and “Operation Christmas Child.� Conact Deterliss@gmail.com or call (704) 629-4406.

COLLEGE & CAREER CONNECTIONS NIGHT hosted by Cleveland County Schools at the Le Grand Center Oct. 15, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Guidance counselors, administrators, guest speakers and other education and career experts will be on hand to guide 8th through 12th graders on preparing for, applying to and paying for college, including information on scholarships and financial aid.

3RD ANNUAL CANCER SURVIVORS LUNCHEON – Hometown Hardware is hosting a fundraising event featuring a raffle and the famous pink fire truck. Oct. 16 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

The survivors luncheon immediately follows from 1 to 3 p.m. at 238 Cherokee Grill.

Lunch is complimentary, and there will be door prizes and live entertainment.

FAITH SUMMIT Oct. 15 at 12:15 p.m.

Second Baptist Church, 191 Green St., Rutherfordton, sponsored by Cleveland County Partnership for Children and area faith leaders. RSVP to rob.bazzle@clevelandcountypfc.com WOMEN OF FAITH 2013 at Bojangles Coliseum, 2700 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte, 7-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, doors open at 5:30 p.m. Saturday hours 9-5 p.m., doors open at 8 a.m. Tickets range from $49 to $109. Call 888-493-2484 or online womenoffaith.com 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 are Oct. 11 & 12 at 7:30 p.m. Performances are at 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 THE FOOTHILLS FARMERS MARKET - Downtown Kings Mountain this Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Railroad Avenue between Gold and Mountain streets. Come to shop for fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables and meats; locally crafted products; live music and fun. The Farmers Market runs through Oct. 12.

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

Food is available.

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

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.

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.

KM WOMAN’S CLUB Fall Festival Oct. 16 at the clubhouse. Turkey/ham dinner with all the trimmings from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 5:30-6 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children under 12. Floral display/bazaar, country store and Trash Formation� contest featured. Submit a recycled creation and take to the clubhouse the evening before the show or on the day of the show from 8-12 noon.

Call Johanna Sherrill at 704-739-0405, Betty Gamble at 704-739-3800 or Lois Blanton at 704-734-1876 for tickets.

SAM’s CLUB HOSTING FREE WOMEN’S health screenings Saturday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. to promote early detection and prevention of breast cancer and thyroid issues in women. Screenings are valued at up to $200 and will offer free take home breast self-exam kits as well as free thyroid stimulating hormone tests, blood pressure and vision screenings, and body mass index calculations will also be given.

Free screenings at all SAM’s Clubs with a pharmacy.

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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

NC Republicans enhance economic freedom

Health Care - Congressional talking points from a founder-like perspective

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GUEST COLUMNS

Since 2011, to enhance economic freedom, we conservatives at the state level cut red tape, cut wasteful spending, simplified the tax code, cut the sales tax, cut and capped the gas tax, eliminated the death tax and the land transfer tax, and cut corporate and personal in- Kelly Hastings come tax NC House rates.

F o l lowing is a brief explanation of the most recent tax reform and reduction provisions that we passed.

Propane and kerosene were subject to state and local sales tax rates of 6.75% or 7%, depending upon whether the local rate was 2% or 2.25%. Piped natural gas was subject to a “per therm” excise tax. We eliminated different treatment and repealed the franchise tax on electricity and the excise tax on natural gas.

Electricity had a 3.22% franchise tax – it was payable by the electric company and embedded in the utility rates the company charged its customers - and a 3% sales tax. A portion of the tax collected within a municipality’s corporate limits was distributed to that city; it was difficult to calculate and administer. We repealed the franchise tax on electric power companies, directed the Utilities Commission to adjust the rate ac-

cordingly, removed the sales tax rate of 3%, and created a simplified distribution formula.

Modular and mobile homes are now treated similarly and not included in the local sales tax base; they were are already part of the local property tax system.

We eliminated some exemptions and loopholes and replaced them with tax cuts and simplifications that will allow us to continue to “right-size” the Department of Revenue (DOR) and all of state government. In the DOR alone, we eliminated approximately 94 vacant positions, moved about 61 fulltime equivalents (FTEs) from General Fund to receipt-supported status, and eliminated about 90 temporary positions. By moving to receipt-supported status, we are protecting the taxpayers by starting to operate state government in a businesslike manner.

Live entertainment had a confusing gross receipts privilege tax of 3% and movies had a gross receipts tax of 1%. We repealed the gross receipts privilege tax and simplified the process.

As with other reform, these taxes are voluntary based on consumer decisions.

Taxpayers will be able to claim the increased standard deduction of $15,000 for those married and filing jointly or itemized deductions from an individual’s federal form, including charitable contributions claimed as an itemized deduction and mortgage interest and property taxes paid on real estate.

A $20,000 state cap, and not federal, on real property interest and property taxes only applies to itemized deductions claimed by an individual taxpayer. Mortgage interest and property taxes deducted by a business, such as an LLC, are not subject to a state or federal cap on itemized deductions. We’re encouraging property owners to hold investment properties in entities that will lessen their personal legal exposure, decrease the tax burden, and achieve economic freedom. As we continue the reforms, we can make technical corrections if changes need to be made.

We increased the child tax credit and replaced the “special needs” tax credit with grants. Many earned little or no income could not take advantage of the credit.

In place of tax relief we passed for Schedule C filers in the last biennium, to provide then-immediate tax relief, we cut personal, corporate and other taxes.

The corporate rate goes from 6.9% to 6% in 2014, and from 6% to 5% in 2015.

Triggers are in place to allow the rate to drop as low as 3%.

North Carolina’s three personal income tax rates will be eliminated and replaced with a lower flat tax of 5.8% in 2014 and 5.75 % in 2015. As a percentage, these are big tax cuts; I hope to reduce the rates more.

We simplified sales tax exemptions for nutritional supplements. Taxation of newspapers should not depend upon where or how

they are purchased. The old provision for carriers making door-to-door deliveries on a bicycle is not reflective of current practices.

Items should not be treated unfairly on sales tax “holidays.” “Energy star” products are primarily appliances and most people purchase these when needed, not because of a particular day. As for treatment of bakery thrifts, meals sold in higher education facilities, and “holidays,” it is simpler to implement tax cuts that are more beneficial to the taxpayers.

A cap on the sales tax refund for nonprofit organizations is not an aggregate cap.

The cap per organization is $45 million, which is the most sales tax refund any nonprofit organization seems to have received to date. To pay $45 million in State and local sales tax, an organization would have to spend approximately $666 million.

The state and local sales tax refunded to 8,874 nonprofit organizations recently totaled approximately $300 million.

We did not add new taxes on services.

We’re changing North Carolina’s tax system from a confiscatory code to a simpler, flatter system. This will lead to more freedom by making many taxes voluntary. In my humble opinion, we are simplifying the tax system, protecting the taxpayers, right-sizing state government, and enhancing economic freedom.

When discussing the Affordable Care Act point out the problem is not the good provisions in the act, the problem is that the Constitution does not g i v e Congress t h e power to regulate Keith Miller h e a l t h of KM City care insurCouncil ance. On its face the entire law is unconstitutional.

There is nothing in the Constitution which plainly gives the Federal government any powers to regulate, prohibit, require or protect health insurance or health care.

The Supreme Court only stated the Constitution grants Congress the power to tax.

The court did not address the more important problem: health care or insurance are not listed among the 15 powers granted to Congress.

The Constitution gives the Federal government power over 15 things. Read Article I section eight.

The 15 powers of Congress are: tax for three purposes, to pay debt, provide defense, and provide for the general welfare; borrow; regulate interstate tribal and foreign commerce; Naturalization; bankruptcy; coin

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money and punish counterfeiters; standardize weights and measures; post offices; roads; patents and copyrights; establish courts; piracy; declare war; maintain and army and navy; administer the capitol and other federal properties.

After listing these 15 things the Constitution plainly says that congress’s power to make laws is limited to those foregoing powers. Abortion is not in there, neither is health care.

Those who want the federal government to have power over abortion and healthcare need to pass a constitutional amendment giving that power to Congress. Since that is hard to do they pretend the Constitution gives them that power. They invent new meanings for the words of the Constitution and use the meanings to give themselves power the words do not actually give them.

They get away with it until someone stops them or ignores them. I am working to stop them and States should ignore them and dissent.

Some will argue that the words “general welfare” mean congress can do anything that is for the general welfare. If that were correct the framers would not have listed the 15 powers,would not have written Section 9 which lists powers restricted to Congress, and would not have written that all other powers not specifically granted to Congress (nor prohibited to the states) are reserved to the States and the People. The general welfare phrase is not a catch all. Furthermore, the general welfare phrase refers only to the power of taxation. Lastly, if the framers intended for the federal government to provide the general welfare they would have all quit their jobs and started collecting checks from the federal government.

Just because 5 court justices call something a tax does not make it a tax and does not make the item being taxed fall under federal jurisdiction.

Compelled to defend the Constitution, I, as a member of Congress, must vote against any bill, resolution or appropriate which continues unconstitutional federal authority over health care or insurance distribution or health insurance regulation, unless coupled with a process to return those powers to the state.

In the end I answer to God first, the voters second, political strategists and party leaders third. I believe God led the framers to limit the power of the Federal government so it would not become a tyrant over individual liberty and become an instrument of evil. I believe that to do nothing as people ignore the limitations placed on the federal government by the Constitution would be a sin and further imperils personal freedom. I believe God may hold me accountable for the souls that may be lost in future generations because politicians expanded the federal government beyond its constitutional limits, devoured state sovereignty, neutered checks and balances, and, like King George and English Parliament of colonial times, trampled individual liberty and freedom of religious and political expression. The dark ages saw people oppressed in serfdom by the academic and mercantile class. The limits placed on the federal government by the Constitution are the only mortal defense we have against tyranny. The progressive movement, although possibly well intentioned, is operating outside the limits of the Constitution and must be pushed back inside the Constitutional boundaries. As God said at the tower of Babel, “now See Health, 9B

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As scooters fill transportation needs, others are skeptical DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

Scooters are increasingly filling a void for folks needing to get around but who also lack the funds to get their hands on conventional cars and trucks, which can be expensive to buy and to gas up.

They also require no insurance to operate on public roadways as long as the engine size comes in under 50 cubic centimeters.

In fact, you don’t even need a driver’s license to operate a scooter of that power.

As one scooter owner put it, you just have to be “sixteen and sober.�

So who comprises the market for the bite-sized vehicles? “The profile of a scooter operator is someone who has been caught driving while intoxicated and their license has been taken away,� said Jerry Tessneer, the patrol captain with the Kings Mountain Police Department.

Still, for many others in this prolonged sluggish economy defined by low-paying or part-time jobs, it’s the only means of affordable transportation from A to B. “They’re good on fuel,� said Kim Featherston, who said $4 worth of gas provides

her with a month of basic transportation. Featherston’s commute is admittedly short – she practically lives across the street from the BP convenience store where she works – but she occasionally travels to Shelby, Gastonia and even Lake Wylie via her TaoTao scooter, which she paid $450 for on the used market.

On those longer trips, she steers clear of interstate highways, which are off-limits to scooters. State highways are OK though. She also says she’s vigilant about wearing a helmet, another requirement under N.C. law.

For Featherton, the idea to get a money-saving scooter was actually inspired by her mother, Wanda Parker, who’s owned a similar TaoTao model as her only vehicle for more than two years. “I do my grocery shopping and everything on my scooter,� Parker said, adding that hers will easily carry $50 worth of groceries.

Still, both women can attest to the drawbacks of the scooter lifestyle.

Both have had wrecks that resulted in minor injuries and Featherton has also discovered the cute and easy-todrive vehicles can be easy targets for thieves. “They’re easily stolen,�

she said, recalling one day last year when her scooter was stolen right under her nose in her York Rd. convenience store’s parking lot.

Nowadays she uses a locking cable to secure it.

Police captain Tessneer, who supervises all the city’s patrol officers, says the small and simple vehicles are “safe vehicles. It’s the people who are operating them who are unsafe.�

Scooter operators suffer the same pitfalls as any other class of motorist. “We’ve had about five or six DWIs on these things in the past three or four years,� he said, adding that in many other cases they are the cause of some accidents, perhaps due to their size and corresponding low visibility. “I think they should have to carry insurance just like everyone else.�

The scooter market is broad, with makes and models at the low end costing as little as $750 new. At the high end – more powerful cruisers boasting more amenities – buyers can expect to pay as much as $5,000. “Some are literally throwaway junk,� said Tim Juntgen, who owns Carolina Fun Machines in Charlotte, which sells scooters and motorcycles. “(Some are very) cheap,

It takes just $4 in gas a month to get Kim Featherston wherever she needs to go on her scooter. But she’s quick to caution that the small vehicles that don’t require a license or insurance are targets for thieves. Her previous scooter was stolen and never recovered. mostly made in China.�

Juntgen says scooters basically come in three price and quality segments – low, medium and high.

He used to offer all three at his large lot, but he was finding that customers who bought at the low end were coming back very quickly and they weren’t smiling.

Now he’s focused only on the more premium brands. “For new ones in that

middle category, you’re looking at $1,100 to $1,400.� He added that buyers in that category enjoy a one-year, 6,000-mile parts and labor warranty.

For the upper end of new models, the price range is about $1,700 to $5,000, and those come with two-year, unlimited mileage.

Juntgen says his business sees two types of customers. “About half my business

is people who get into trouble with the law,� he said, “Too many speeding tickets, a DWI, etc. Some people call ’em liquor cycles.�

The other half, he said, is folks who normally have two cars and because they live so close to work and can afford one, they get a more expensive one as an alternative form of transportation. “They rotate on and off commuting to work.�

Gateways to South exhibit opens Saturday

ALL IN PINK – Renee Worcester and her husband, Tony, are pictured with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver for Dollar General No. 20 Toyota Matt Kenseth at Charlotte Motor Speedway where Dollar General unveiled its pink-schemed cars for “Breast Cancer Awareness� and announced it would present a $50,000 gift for breast cancer research at Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure, Saturday. Worcester, a breast cancer survivor, and her mother walked in the 5-K Saturday. Renee Worcester is manager of Dollar General’s Shelby Road store in Kings Mountain and helped Dollar General race car drivers paint the start-finish line and pit road wall pink at Charlotte Motor Speedway last Tuesday.

Southern Arts Society will present “Gateways to the South,’’ the annual art competition and exhibit opening with a public reception Saturday, Oct. 12, from 4-6 p.m.

Shuttles will run from downtown Kings Mountain to the Art Center at the Depot, the Historical Museum, and Gazebo at Patriot Park.

The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Featured prominently in the exhibit are landscapes, historical sites, and the people and places that reflect our Southern history and culture. Thirty-two local artists have entered over 70 works of art in this year’s show.

Artists have reflected on Southern history with both traditional as well as contemporary approaches to the subject matter. The work will be judged by Michael Grady, professor of studio art at Appalachian State University.

Professor Grady is an exhibiting artist, writer and educator.

Awards will be presented at 5 p.m.

Gateways to the South will be on display through Nov. 15 at 301 N. Piedmont Avenue (the depot). Gallery and gift shop hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information call 704-7395585.

Quilted Treasures Quilt Show slated October 18-19 in Lincolnton Piecemakers Quilt Guild, Lincolnton, will present “Quilted Treasures Quilt Show� Oct. 18 and 19 at James G. Warren Citizen Center, 115 W . Main Street, Lincolnton. A special

display of Eve Agee's Thread Paintings and other quilted items will be featured. Contact Ramona at 704-450-1166 or Chris at 704240-9693.

HEALTH: Care - Congressional talking points from a founder-like perspective From Page 8B nothing they think of will be restrained from them.’’ As Mordecai said to Esther, “and who knows, perhaps you have been raised to your royal position for such a time as this.� Paul said in Romans 13 that government is God’s ministry. As Peter and John said to the Sanhedrin, when man’s law is in conflict with

God, I will choose God. As an elected official of the United States of America I owe it to God, to our children and to the future citizens of the entire world to defend freedom by defending the Constitution,and the Affordable Care Act is not Constitutional. I cannot support it in its present form. It must be returned to a voluntary state power. From that

pont it cannot waiver.

The court had a chance to fulfill their duty to be a check and balance on a Congress and President gone wild, unconstitutionally passing a law about something that the Constitution does not give them power over. Unfortunately the court chickened out again.

The Supreme Court sacrificed their constitutional

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duty to defend the Constitution just like they did when President Roosevelt blackmailed them.

In the post-depression 1930s the Supreme Court had the opinion that New Deal programs like federal employment insurance, Medicare, Social Security were unconstitutional. Realizing he could not get the justices to change their

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