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Meth lab busted A Friday meth drug bust at 207 Linwood Road turned up several one pot meth cooks, according to Det. Sgt. Lisa Proctor of the Kings Mountain Police Department. Proctor said that KMPD had arrested David Edward Parker, 46 of 207 Linwood Road, earlier in the day on a warrant for probation violation and he was in custody at the Cleveland County Jail when police received a call to assist Probation and Parole at 207 Linwood Road. Proctor said that KMPD and the state SBI arrived to assess the scene and upon further investigation officers

secured the scene until a search warrant was obtained. After a search warrant was obtained by KMPD joint agencies searched the residence. The search led to locating the pot cooks. Officers from the North Carolina SBI processed the scene with officers from KMPD and Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office. Parker is also charged with felony maintaining a dwelling, felony manufacturing methamphetamine, felony possession of meth precursor, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

Grover Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 27 GROVER - Come out Saturday and have a spooktacular time at the pre-Halloween Fall Festival on Main Street, says Grover Mayor J.D. Ledford. The Oct. 27 festival from noon until 8 p.m. promises to be a fun-filled event for the whole family, featuring live bands, a wall of 700 lighted pumpkins, and a corn maze which is not just a maze but a challenge to find six hidden trick or treaters. Entertainment features include Southern Experience from noon until 1:30 p.m.’ Emily Minor, former American Idol contestant from 3-

4:30 p.m. and Nantucket Sound from 6:15-8 p.m. An added highlight is the 5K run dedicated to the memory of young Zoe Brockman with all proceeds earmarked from the race for the Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation. Headless horsemen carriage rides, plenty of food and crafts, kiddie rides, crowning of a Pumpkin Queen, a trick or treat trail, and other events make the Octoberfest one of the most unique fall festivals in the state which last year attracted crowds to Grover.

YMCA Fall Festival Thursday, Oct. 25 The Kings Mountain YMCA’s community-wide Fall Festival Thursday, Oct. 25, will feature fun for all from 6-8 p.m. Kevin Osborne, Y Executive Director, said the events in the YMCA Gymnasium are free with a donation of two canned food items for the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry. Food, old fashion cake walks, inflatables for the

kids, and plenty of games are on the agenda for the two hours of entertainment. “We hope everyone will come and have a good time during this family event and also help out the Crisis Ministry,’’ said Osborne. He said that staple food items are needed to stock the pantry at the Crisis Ministry as the holidays arrive. Last year over 300 people attended the event.

Early voting begins Kings Mountain’s early voting polling place will open Monday, Oct. 29 and continue through Nov. 2 from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. at Boyce Memorial ARP Church on Edgemont Avenue. The last day to vote early is Saturday, Nov. 3,

from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. City Council included funds in the budget for the satellite site. Nearly 1,000 people voted last Thursday at the Cleveland County Board of Elections on the first day of early voting. “It’s been nonstop ever since,’’ reports the Elections Director Debra Blanton. She recommends voters arrive at the board of elections early in the morning or later in the day to avoid peak lunchtime crowds.

The City of Kings Mountain will host the annual “Great Pumpkin Halloween Parade” on Wednesday, October 31. Children are invited to gather at the City Hall Plaza on Cherokee Street at Gold Street at 10 a.m. and walk with Mayor Rick Murphrey on the parade route to the Gazebo at Patriots Park for post parade activities. Mauney Memorial Library’s Harris Children’s Department, in cooperation with Cleveland County Childcare Connections, Partnership for Children - Community Play and Learn Program,

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These superheros marched in the 2011 Great Pumpkin Halloween Parade.

inflatable giant slide and obstacle course. The Kings Mountain Police Department will provide reflective bags for treats to the children and the Kings Mountain Fire Department will have a fire truck on display. Local merchants are encouraged to dress in costumes to greet the children along the parade route. Afterwards, children and parents are welcome to stay and play, have a picnic lunch or dine in one of the convenient downt o w n restaurants.

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Fairgrounds shut down pending health department investigations More than three weeks after an Ecoli outbreak hit the Cleveland County Fair, the fairground has shut down for other events. Calvin Hastings, manager of the Cleveland County Fair, said this week that all public events at the Cleveland County Fair are cancelled “in the interest of the general public and until the exact source and DNA identity of the strain or strains of the current E-coli virus are determined.” Preliminary findings suggest animal exposure may be the likely source of the outbreak. ‘Hog Happnin’’’, the biggest event

scheduled at the fair the remainder of the year, has booked the Shelby City Park. “We are making the responsible decision to temporarily close all public events at the fairgrounds pending the completion of current state and local health department investigations,’’ Hastings said in a press release. Hastings added, “Since so much is unknown about the pathogen at this point, including the finding of a heretofore unknown and unidentified strain of E.coli, and sine no source has been identified, the Fair has determined that, in the exercise of all reasonable and

necessary precautionary measures, it will temporarily suspend all public events at the facility.” This suspension, said Hastings, will remain effective pending further findings and instructions from the state and local health agencies and the N. C. Department of Agriculture. In the meantime, he said the Fair will continue to work with all state and local health partners in a joint effort to determine the proximate cause and source of this incident. Last week public health officials See CLOSED, 5A

Experience choices and their eternal consequences with ‘Judgement House’ The dramatic walkthrough gospel presentation, “Judgement House,” attracted 1,345 people to First Baptist Church of Kings Mountain in the first of two weekends of performances. This coming weekend will be the final weekend of this year’s presentation. The times are Friday, 6:30-10 p.m., Saturday 3:30-10 p.m. and Sunday 3:30-7 p.m. The show ‘tours’ begin every 15 minutes. Rev. Jeff Johnson, Minister of Students, is the producer for the event, a gift the church gives to the community and free to everyone. The drama is the result of many months of preparation involving the talents of more than 200 members of the See JUDGEMENT HOUSE, 5A

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■ OBITUARIES Rebecca Ann Cox Retired from Kings Mountain Hospital KINGS MOUNTAIN Rebecca Ann “Becky” Bowers Cox, 66, resident of Kings Mountain, NC, died Sunday, October 21, 2012 at Crawley Memorial Hospital. She was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late Fred and Bennie Hillebrand Bowers. She was a lifetime member of East Gold Street Wesleyan Church. She worked for over 40 years as an x-ray technician and retired from Kings Mountain Hospital. She was a special wife, sister, aunt, and friend. Surviving are her husband, Virgil Cox of the home; sister, Julia B. Nichols and husband Sam of Kings Mountain, and special niece,

Ivory Roper Nolen Loving wife, mother, and maw maw KINGS MOUNTAIN Ivory Roper Nolen, 82, of Kings Mountain, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 18, 2012, at White O a k Manor, Kings Mountain. She was born on January 15, 1930 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ivy Roper. Ivory was a loving spouse, mother and maw maw. She was a member of Sunset Lane Baptist Church in Bessemer City. She is survived by her spouse of 63 years, George Edward Nolen; daughters, Renae Nolen of Gastonia, Ginger Herndon and husband Bobby of Kings Mountain; son, Perry Nolen and wife Denise of Kings Mountain; grandchildren, Robin Goforth Durham and husband Adam, Paige Colvin Falls and husband Kenny, Jason Goforth, Misty Colvin Rumney and husband Chad, Shawn Colvin and wife Paige, Sara Nolen Hopper and husband Jerry, Andrew Nolen; great-grandchildren,

Danny Bowles KINGS MOUNTAIN Charles Daniel Bowles, Sr., 39, resident of Kings Mountain, NC, died Oct. 17, 2012 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby. The funeral service was conducted Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 at 4 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, interment following in Mountain Rest Cemetery.

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Amber Nichols of Shelby. The funeral service was conducted Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 3 p.m. at East Gold Street Wesleyan Church. Rev. Scott Whitney and Rev. Eddie Gray officiated. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. The family received friends Tuesday, Oct. 23, at East Gold Street Wesleyan Church from 1:30-2:30 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Memorials may be made to East Gold Wesleyan Church, 701 E. Gold St., Kings Mountain, NC 28086. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Harris Funeral Home Nolen Durham, Cecily Colvin, Kaitlyn Rumney, Hudson Durham, Evan Falls, Kendall Rumney; sisters, Margaret Payne, Mildred Shytle and husband Tom, Mary Pearson and husband Lafayette; brothers, Jim Roper and wife Barbara, Paul Roper, Don Roper, Mike Roper and wife Gloria. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one sister, Lorena Falls; two brothers, William Roper, Jr. and Nelson Roper. Graveside services were held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain with Rev. Dick Hannah officiating. The family received friends from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday at Sisk-Butler Funeral Home, Bessemer City and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Sunset Lane Baptist Church, PO Box 1237 Bessemer City, NC 28016; or Alzheimers Association, 3420 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215 To offer condolences, please visit www.siskbutler.com Arrangements by SiskButler Funeral Home, Bessemer City

Sisk-Butler Funeral Home Bunn, 55, of 3815 Five Points Road, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A graveside service was held at 12 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, in the chapel at Black Mountain National Cemetery in Black Mountain, NC. .

Wayne Childers KINGS MOUNTAIN – Wayne Childers, 62, died Sunday, Oct 21, 2012 at

Jerry Pennington Retired from Grover Industries KINGS MOUNTAIN Jerry Carroll Pennington, 61, of Kings Mountain, NC, died Monday, Oct. 15, 2012 at Kind r e d Nursing a n d Rehab in Lincolnton. H e w a s born in Cherokee County, SC to the late Thaniel Roy Pennington and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Arnold Ray Pennington, Roy Evans Pennington, and Kenneth Dean Pennington and nieces, Kathy Lee Pennington and Mary Frances Pennington. He was a member of

Merrill Howard Randall Owner of Randall’s Produce KINGS MOUNTAIN Merrill Howard Randall, 67, 1109 W. Gold Street Ext., Kings Mountain, died Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem. He was born in Shelby to the late Howard J. Randall and Lucille Wa r e Randall. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Donald Randall. Mr. Randall was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and owner of Randall’s Produce. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with family and hunting. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jean Wharmby Randall of Kings Mountain; sons Charles Todd Randall

Kings Mountain Hospital. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m., at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Kings Mountain, Interment will be in Mountain Rest Cemetery,

Pansy Craft SHELBY- Mrs. Pansy Craft, 87 of 1101 N. Morgan Street, passed away Saturday October 20, 2012 at Peak Resources in Shelby. The funeral was held at 4 p.m. Monday at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby. Interment was in Sunset Cemetery.

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Love Valley Baptist Church of Kings Mountain and was retired from Grover Industries. He was a loving husband. The funeral service was conducted Saturday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home in Kings Mountain. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. The family received friends Saturday, Oct. 20, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home. A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, was in charge of arrangements.

Harris Funeral Home of York, SC, and Kevin Clark Randall and wife Susan of Kings Mountain; daughter, Erika Randall Melton and husband Kevin of Kings Mountain; brothers Roger Randall of Cherryville and David Randall and wife Diane of Kings Mountain; five grandchildren, Tyler Randall, Trevor Randall, Zachary Melton, Cassidi Melton and Andrea Melton; and one great-grandchild, Cooper Randall. The funeral was conducted by Dr. Steve Taylor at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 20, at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to National Foundation for Transplants, c/o Kevin Randall, 5350 Poplar Avenue, Suite 430, Memphis, TN 38119 (the family would request that the memorials be made to this foundation). A guest register is available at www.harrisfunerals.com Harris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Harris Funeral Home Sink Jolley, 82, of 1313 Wesson Rd., died Wed. Oct. 17, 2012 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. The funeral service was conducted Saturday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. at Westview Baptist Church. Interment was in Cleveland Memorial Park.

Naomi Jones Short York, SC - Naomi Jones Short, age 72, resident of 9078 Kings Drive, York, SC died Monday, October 15, 2012 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC. The funeral was held at Patterson Grove Baptist Church, Friday, October 19, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment was in Patterson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

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ARRESTS OCT. 16: Camille Sue Buhl, 37, Bessemer City, two counts, obtaining controlled substance by fraud, felonies, $5,000 bond, secured. OCT. 18: Edward Wayne Moss, 42, 219 Stoney Point Rd., breaking and entering, larceny, both felonies, $10,000 bond, secured. He was also cited for possession of marijuana. OCT. 18: Richard Samuel James, 42, 622 E. Gold St., assault on female. OCT. 18: Roger Lee Bell Jr., 32, 1616 Shelby Rd., DWI, driving while license revoked, $5,000 bond, secured. OCT. 19: David Edward Parker, 46, two counts probation violation, felonies, $10,000 bond, secured. OCT. 19: Donald Frazier White, 39, 1040 Barnette Dr., communicating threats, $5000 bond, secured. OCT. 19: Ronald Sheehy, 45, Linden, NJ, DWI, open container, $2500 bond, secured. OCT. 20: Michael Shane Hall, 41, 309 Fairview St., assault on female. OCT. 20: Crispin Anthony Albright, 21, 211 Green Meadow Dr., aggressive driving, $1500 bond, secured. He was also cited for improper equipment, muffler, no driver’s side mirror, speeding. OCT. 20: Khristina Michele Wilson, 39, 309 Fairview St., simple assault. OCT. 21: Charlie Herman Hope, 37, 102 Palace Pt, driving while license revoked, $415 bond. CITATIONS OCT. 15: Michelle Roberts Owens, 32, 216 Parrish Dr., possession drug paraphernalia. OCT. 15: Sandy Short Green, 46, York, SC, running red light. OCT. 16: Frank Lloyd Lawless, 51, Kernersville, failure to yield right of way, expired tag. OCT. 16: Barbara Mulwee Helms, 63, 4505 Sandycrest Ct., running stop sign. OCT. 17: William Anthony Day, 42, Gastonia, open container. OCT. 18: Wyatt Keith Proctor, 48, Shelby, failure to decrease speed. OCT. 18: Elizabeth Bryson Williams, 39, Long Creek Rd., speeding. OCT. 19: Misty Dawn Melton, 23, Lincolnton, speeding. OCT. 19: Nikita Adams, 23, 206 Lake Montonia Rd., expired tag. OCT., 19: Jordan Davis, 27, 2034-15 Shelby Rd., no seat belt. OCT. 19: A 17-year-old female was cited for speeding. OCT. 19: Jennifer Lynn Martin, 25, 18 Bennett Dr., no seat belt. OCT. 20: Mandy Queveod, 28, 1017 Linwood Rd, no inspection, expired tag. INCIDENTS OCT. 12: A resident of Galilee Church Rd. reported a break-in and theft of various items valued at over $3200. OCT. 14: A resident of Spruce Street reported theft of a wallet. OCT. 16: A resident of Grover reported unauthorized use of motor vehicle. OCT. 17: A resident of Redwood Circle reported a break in and damage to a blind and air-conditioning unit. OCT. 17: A resident of Shelby reported theft of two cell phones and currency on Shelby Rd. OCT. 19: A resident of Phenix Street reported a break in and theft of numerous items. OCT. 19: A resident of A Service of

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Gastonia reported a lost cell phone on Thornburg Dr. OCT. 20: A resident of Persimmon Creek Rd. reported larceny of a bank bag containing currency and a key ring with keys. OCT. 21: A resident of Parker St. reported theft of a Honda Accord 4S. OCT. 21: Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, 303 Phifer Rd., reported theft of five black wooden rocking chairs valued at $900. OCT. 21: A resident of W. Gold St. reported damage to a storm glass window. WRECKS OCT. 10: Officer Bryan McGinnis said a driver left the scene of an accident on NC 161 and Floyd Street and a 2000 Mitsubishi operated by Stephanie Weaver, 106 Scarlet Dr., received minor damage. OCT. 11: Officer F. L. Whittington said Margaret Weaver of Shelby reported that brakes failed on her 1992 Buick and she rear-ended a 1997 Chevy operated by Allen Byrd, 104 Cameron Dr. The accident happened on King Street. Property damages were minor. OCT. 11: Officer David Warlick said Yvette Mejia, Shelby, operating a 1998 Acura, failed to yield the right of way on Vestibule Church Rd and struck a 1994 Dodge operated by Eugene Camp Jr., 113 Hunt Seat Ln, doing $10,000 damages. Warlick said after the initial collision the two units separated, both traveling in opposite directions. Camp was forced left across a median which caused his vehicle to strike a ‘do not enter’ sign at 113 Hunt Seat Ln. As a result of the initial collision, the Mejia vehicle was forced off the right side of US 74 Business West before coming to final resting position on the shoulder. OCT. 11: Officer David Warlick said Jada Anthony, Bessemer City, was backing her 2013 Hyundai from a parking stall on King St. and struck a 2000 BMW operated by David Wilson, 128 Ezra Rd. Property damages were estimated at $3,000. OCT. 11: Officer David Warlick said Clifton Earl Morgan Jr., 225 Parkdale Circle, said he ran his 1999 Nissan car into a ditch to avoid colliding with another vehicle stopped in the southbound lane of travel to turn left onto Quarry Rd. Property damage was estimated at $1500. OCT. 13: Officer Chris Tate said Edward Hodge of Shelby lost control of his 1992 Dodge on Wintergreen Ct. and hit an electric meter box, cable box and a power pole with slight damage to his vehicle but $900 damage to the electrical box. OCT. 15: Officer David Warlick cited Sandy Short Green of York, SC for running a red light on US 74 Business, her 1999 Ford colliding with a vehicle operated by Gene David Huggins, Gastonia, owned by Kerns Trucking. Property damages were estimated at $7,000. Three people were transported by ambulance to Cleveland Regional Medical Center, one of whom was airlifted to Carolinas Medical Center. OCT. 15: Officer David Warlick said a 2002 Honda operated by Randy McCaskill of Gastonia bumped a 1997 Chevrolet operated by Misty Horne, Gastonia, doing minor damage. The accident happened on the US 74 bypass. OCT.15: Officer Bryan McGinnis said a 2006 Chrysler operated by Susan King McClure, 1809 Alpine Dr., struck a 2001 Toyota operated by Dakota Black, 306 Kaitlyn Lane, on Cansler St. Property damages were minor. OCT. 16: Officer David Warlick cited Frank Lawless, Kernersville, with failure to yield right of way after the 1999 GMC he was operating struck a 2007 Kia operated by Raymond Gardin III, 408 Country Club Acres. Property damages were estimated at $5,000. The accident happened on Woodlake Parkway.

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Candidates opposed to hikes in property taxes Other than the need for jobs what are the greatest issues facing Cleveland County?

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All four candidates for three seats up for grabs on the county board of commissioners Nov. 6 said last Wednesday at a candidate forum in Shelby that they would not support raising property taxes. Mary Accor Incumbents Mary Accor (D), Ronnie Hawkins (R) and Johnny Hutchins (R) were joined by challenger Susan Allen (R) in saying that if elected they have no plans to raise taxes.

Senate, House candidates debate Two candidates for NC House District 10 - the incumbent Kelly Hastings (R) and Jamar McKoy (D), along with two candidates for NC Senate District 46, the incumbent Warren Daniel (R) and John McDevitt (D), and Patsy Keever (D) candidate for US Congress 10th District, addressed issues during a candidate forum last Wednesday at Cleveland Community Warren Daniel College. Lewis Guighnard, the Libertarian candidate for House District 10, was absent as were incumbent 10th District Congressman Patrick McHenry (R) and Richard Evey, the candidate from the Libertarian party for NC House District 10. The forum was broadcast live on the college cable station 19 and will be broadcast several times prior the Nov. 6 elec- Kelly Hasting tion. What is your position on providing photo I.D. when registering or arriving to vote? asked moderator Dr. Steve Thornburg. McKOY - I am against it. It denies people the right to vote. There is no evidence of voter fraud going on in our nation.

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HASTINGS: I support it, If someone doesn’t have an I.D. they can have a provisional vote. There are ongoing fraud cases in Catawba and Wake counties. McDEVITT - I do not support voter ID. There are no documented cases of voter fraud. This ID Bill will cost $25 million to implement and is 100% voter sup- John McDevitt pressed. DANIEL - I supported it in the legislature and it passed but the governor vetoed it. We also included $3 million for free IDs. Voter ID assures the integrity of our election system,we have to show IDs wherever we go. KEEVER - I don’t believe there is a Jamar McKoy great deal of abuse but perhaps requiring Voter ID would be a safety net to look out for fraud. What is your position on fracking to release gas and oil? McDEVITT - I think the General Assembly needs to look at N. C. being energy independent. Some studies I have read suggest 2.4 million North Carolinians could have their water affected by this by 150 different kinds of chemicals energy used in fracking.. We need to proceed very cautiously. DANIEL - I supported the energy jobs act and support it now. We created regulatory framework for tracking which could create thousands of jobs but in the midst of the Depression our opponents say no. We have the third largest state budget in our history and third largest education budget. We supported framework for energy independence and it could help provide jobs. McKOY- Fracking is not a worthwhile venture and won’t create enough jobs. HASTINGS - I serve as co-chair of the energy committee and I support it but I’m not satisfied with the idea of sending hard raised dollars to other countries. We have not passed the regulations framework. What is your position on obtaining state funding on tourism and development in Cleveland County? McDEVITT - I support tourism, but it’s a double edged sword. While our state budget is struggling now is not the time to make those things happen. DANIEL - I am in favor of supporting programs that fund tourism because it is a multi-million dollar industry. What do you think about social security reform? KEEVER - It’s a promise we made to our senior citizens and we have paid for if for our entire lives. So many of our seniors are depending on it in their senior years, it’s important that we protect this program. How do you reconcile the growing federal deficit in NC? KEEVER - We need to look at how do we create jobs and concentrate on small businesses. We have infrastructure needs. HASTINGS - We inherited this problem. We need to eliminate fraud in unemployment benefits. McDEVITT - This bothers me. We are building hospitals and schools but both parties need to get together in a bipartisan effort. DANIEL - Probably by a bond debt and pay back on time. When GOP took office there was an existing debt. McKOY - We hear excuses and blame past administrations. We need to get more people back to work. See DEBATE, 5A

ALLEN - Education which is the foundation for our future, new industry and invest in local businesses and commit to infrastructure. Susan Allen

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“What is your vision for the future,” asked moderator Dr. Steve Thornburg at the sparsely attended forum at Cleveland Community College broadcast live on Channel 19 and being aired at various times prior to election day. “I don’t know what tomorrow holds but I do know who holds tomorrow,” said Accor, adding, “Our future is great, we’re moving forward.” Accor said that Cleveland County is a conversation piece throughout the state because “our collaborative effort in networking has been the driver of our success in landing jobs for our people.” “Right now Cleveland County is the best and the place where I want to live and see more growth and more jobs,” said Hawkins. Allen said she would like to grow travel and tourism and she envisions a small town feel as everyone works together for growth. “My vision is the same when I was first elected,” said Hutchins, elaborating that the county should be the place for kids to always call home and return to work. “Our partnering has been successful,” he said. “What can you as a commissioner do to enhance Cleveland County’s business friendly environment and improve current economic development efforts? was another question posed to commissioners. Allen said some of the things that have put the county on the map are the American Legion World Series, Don Gibson Theatre, Earl Scruggs Center, LeGrand Center, and new industry bringing people to the county. “We need to continue to work for small businesses and keep jobs at home to sustain our economy,” said Hawkins. Hutchins pointed to the number of new businesses and expansions and said that the county provides a mechanism for economic development with incentive packages. Accor pledged continued support of economic development efforts, pointed to the county in world class competition in the workforce and keeping the tax rate low and offering incentives for small and large businesses.

HUTCHINS - Infrastructure to bring industry and look for more grants to help them; encourage kids to stay in school, decrease the dropout rate; and another great need is assistance for the aging population, where some 60% of senior citizens require help from social services, the health department, are in nursing homes for the elderly. HAWKINS - Continue to work with every municipality in the county as we build working relationships. Job training, the economy are great needs, and an asset is Early College High School. ACCOR - Unfunded mandates from the state are a big concern and we need to make sure our county employees receive support; economic development, and benefits, grants, bids, etc. that are operational needs. What has been the biggest disappointment and biggest successes from the current board of commissioners? HUTCHINS - Recruitment of EDC-tax base jobs and our pride in partnering and looking at all departments and seeing how they cut their budgets to save money. Big disappointment was the unfunded mandates last year. We need to take care of our own people with raises. ALLEN - County employees tell me they need raises. I commend the board on the many positive things that have been accomplished, the jobs, and expansion of business. ACCOR - The county has so many things to celebrate but we won’t be satisfied until all our people are back at work. 1/2 of all EDC projects in job growth is right here in this county and we salute both private and public groups for this milestone. The biggest disappointment continues to be the unemployment rate. HAWKINS - I am proud of our teamwork and the progressive and aggressive leadership in which successes have been attained. My disappointment is in the layoffs that have occurred in our county resulting in people out of work.

What should be the county’s role in supporting the ongoing operation of the Don Gibson Theater and Earl Scruggs Center?

Do you support the sharing and/or consolidation of county and municipal services? If so, which ones?

HAWKINS - Partnerships are important. Partnership is what its all about.

HAWKINS - We’re pretty much doing this now. We have a good working relationship with all municipalities.

HUTCHINS - We have partnered with these two organizations along with Gateway Trails and will continue to evaluate what’s necessary in travel tourism needs. Last week we heard that HamFest was coming back to Shelby.

ACCOR - Any consolidation of services must be at the will of the elected bodies, the governments of all our municipalities. Towns work together.

ACCOR - Since the beginning we have partnered with groups who have had energizing projects to raise funds and we know the economic impact will be good for the county. ALLEN - We should continue to put all our resources together to help these and others that have a vision for our county.

ALLEN - If areas of service are overlapping they may need some support from each other, such as libraries. HUTCHINS - It is the responsibility of Health and Human Services Departments in county government, for example, to provide assistance to all our citizens and we try to partner with our municipalities.

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would allow liberal justices to overturn much of the legislation passed by the General Assembly this session, and most assuredly would overturn a Voter ID bill, likely to be signed into law with McCrory as Governor. The importance of this race cannot be overstated. Additionally, there are three appellate court seats on the ballot. Conservatives Marty McGee (please note, there is another McGee running, Marty is the conservative), David Robinson and Chris Dillon. Each of these will make excellent judges. The final race in which you may not recognize names is for NC Senate, District 46. Due to redistricting, Cleveland is now pared with Burke County. Senator Warren Daniel currently serves from Burke. I have known Daniel for a decade, and have served with him in the Senate. He is a man of impeccable character, a hard worker, and has made an excellent Senator. He has my full support for this seat, and I hope that he can count on yours as well. It is critical that Warren Daniel remains in Raleigh to bring jobs into our area. In addition to your support for Romney, McHenry and McCrory, Dan Forrest for Lt. Governor, Moore and Hastings for NC House, and our local Republicans including Ronnie Hawkins, Johnny Hutchins and Susan Allen for Commissioner, I hope you will support the conservative choices for the courts, and Warren Daniel for Senate. It is these lesser known races in which you can make a real difference for North Carolina.

Letters to the Editor To the Editor: As you go to the polls this year, there is one candidate that deserves our supportâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;ŚMary Accor. She has given of her time unselfishly to help our county move positively in the right direction. When you speak to her she never has a negative word to say about anyone. Rather she focuses on the good in everybody. With all of the negative smears and ungodly dispositions from others, we need and deserve people like Mary Accor who leads with godly principles and protects our children through her support of our school system. She believes in her community and supports her hometown and all municipalities and townships. She knows that law enforcement, fire department employees and volunteers are keys to our safety and supports their initiatives. Each meeting is

started by recognizing the positive efforts of our youth and communities, and honoring those who fought for our freedom, our veterans. Mrs. Accor has experience, integrity, and moral values. She is a true leader that believes in PEOPLE regardless of party, and putting others before self. Her 33 years as a public school educator has reached the masses of children in the Kings Mountain-Grover areas, and now many are productive citizens exercising their own rights to the voting process. Faith, family, and Service to others are her strengths; the characteristics needed in all candidates. Please join me and others in supporting our own Mary S. Accor for Cleveland County Commissionerâ&#x20AC;Ś.Thank you and God Bless Gregory Grier

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Dear Editor, Warren Daniel is an up and coming leader in the NC Senate. We need to keep Warren working to bring jobs to Cleveland County, and I am asking you to join me in casting your vote for Warren Daniel.â&#x20AC;? If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had the opportunity to meet Senator Warren Daniel, you should make an effort to do so. Warren is finishing up his first term in the NC Senate and has shown all of us that his leadership skills will be a strong asset to our community. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not only a strong and intelligent leader; he cares about people and has a passion to serve. I watched Warrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work with several bills this past session but especially appreciated his dedication to legislation that reduced our tax and regulatory burdens on

Dear Editor, As the 2012 elections cycle is drawing to a close, I hope that voters will think about the best candidates who will have their interests at heart when making political decisions after getting elected. A candidate who will vote only in his constituentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; best interests will be John McDevitt , candidate for NC Senate # 46. This is the Senate seat held by Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long-time favorite son Senator Ollie Harris. John is a native of Cleveland County. He grew up in Kings Mountain and graduated from Kings Mountain High School. Many of the residents of Kings Mountain knew him as a child and remember him through school. He moved away when his father accepted the position of police chief in Rutherford County. Although John later moved to Burke County and served for many years as their very popular sheriff, he never forgot his roots and friends in Kings Mountain and Cleveland County. After retirement from law enforcement, John has stepped up to run for the NC Senate, and I am asking that you

To the Editor: I am running for the North Carolina Senate to represent Cleveland and Burke Counties. I just retired after 37 years as a law enforcement officer and after being elected to four terms as the Sheriff of Burke County. I grew up in Cleveland County and graduated from Kings Mountain High School in 1973. My father was a military policeman in the Air Force and then in law enforcement for 40 years, serving as the Chief of Police in Kings Mountain during the 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. My wife is the Chief of Police at the North Carolina Hospital facilities in Morganton (Broughton Hospital, NC School for the Deaf). My wife and I have three children and two grandchildren. Our oldest son is a Chief Warrant Officer in the US Army Criminal Investigations Division and is about to begin his 7th deployment in a war zone (Afghanistan). Our daughter, Caitlin, and her husband, Dustin live in Cherryville where Dustin is a NC Wildlife Officer. Caitlin is a pet therapy assistant working with developmentally challenged youth. Youngest son JT attends Western Piedmont Community College and coaches football at a Middle School. There are many reasons why I seek to serve Cleveland and Burke County in the NC Senate. I have 37 years of experi-

families and small businesses. When you meet Warren, you know instantly that he is putting his family and your family first, every time he pushes that voting button. This is a hard job and it takes a great deal of time. I appreciate that Warren has dedicated the time and energy to serve and to work with me to keep Cleveland County moving forward. Together, I feel like we make a great team and appreciate your support and your vote for Warren Daniel. As always, thank you for allowing me to serve as your Representative. Tim Moore Member, North Carolina House of Representatives Serving Cleveland County

vote for him. His platform items include strong support for public education, senior citizens, job recruitment, law enforcement, veterans, and second amendment rights.. John is a family man and will represent family values in Raleigh. Early voting has started in Shelby, and another early voting site will open in Kings Mountain at Boyce Memorial Church, Monday, Oct 29th through Nov. 2ndâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;10AM to 6:30 PM and Sat, Nov 3rdâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;8AM to 1PM. I hope you will vote for John McDevitt for the NC Senate. Just think how easy to contact our Senator knowing that he grew up on King Street in the rock house before you get to the Patrick Senior Center and that he will recognize you by name because you have a personal connection. Remember your friendship and connection with John McDevitt because he certainly will remember you. Vote John McDevitt for NC Senate # 46. Betsy Wells Kings Mountain

ence working with people and solving problems. When I took office as Sheriff Burke County had its highest crime rate in recorded history. When I retired Burke County had its lowest crime rate in recorded history. I have been endorsed by the State Employees Association of NC (SEANC), the NC Association of Educators (teachers), the NC League of Conservation Voters and the Fraternal Order of Police. I was voted Best Elected Official in Burke County in 2010 and 2011. I have become absolutely disgusted with our political system. Our state and nation are so politically deadlocked that nothing is getting accomplished. As Sheriff I worked for all the people. I am not about Republican or Democrat, liberal or conservative. I just want to brings jobs to Cleveland and Burke County. I just want to improve our schools and I will work with anyone who will do those things. I have enjoyed my years of public service and am asking that you trust me as the people of Burke County have for the past 37 years and allow me to be your representative in the NC Senate. Sincerely, John T. McDevitt Candidate NC Senate District 46

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Ribbon cutting for solar farm is realization of a dream come true

City and ATOOD officials cut the ribbon at a new solar farm at 1835 S. Battleground Avenue Monday morning on a 2.7 acre tract that is part of a 30 acre field that CEO Brian Adams has option to buy.

“This is the start of something big from a humble beginning,’’ Brian Adams, Chief Executive OffIcer of ÅTOOD, a new solar farm on the old Grover Road (1835 S. Battleground Ave.) told well-wishers who helped cut a ribbon Monday morning. Adams, 27, took the occasion to thank his parents, Graham and Susan Adams of Charlotte, city staff, and vendors and said the solar field went up in six weeks in the hottest July on record. “This is my dream and my inspiration came from my father who is an architect,’’ following a project at Chemetal Foote. Mr. Adams offered a prayer of thanksgiving. Mayor Rick Murphrey, City Manager Marilyn Sellers, virtually all department heads. and city com-

missioner Mike Butler were on hand for the ribbon cutting. “We like green projects like solar fields,’’ said the mayor. This is the perfect area for a solar farm,’’ said county commissioner Jason Falls. He added,’’ We love family businesses here It’s the Mom and Pop businesses that are the backbone of Cleveland County.” County Commission Chairman Johnny Hutchins welcomed the solar farm to the Kings Mountain area. “We are continuing looking for cleaner fuel,’’ he said. The 156kw solar field is expected to produce energy to power 20 homes. ATOOD is an acronym for Alternative to our Operational Dependency.

DEBATE: between candidates running for Senate, House From page 3A

to work on our bridges.

N. C. has a growing population with an ever increasing need for new highway construction and existing road improvement. What do you propose to be done to help improve our highway infrastructure in a more timely manner? What is your position on toll roads?

HASTINGS - I do not support toll roads because a toll road would destroy jobs in the district I represent. Focus on heath and safety and resurface fixing roads and bridges.

McKOY - A toll road is on the table in Gaston County and I am against it. People struggle to find work and have to travel back and forth to jobs and we would ask them to pay a toll on the road?Just table the matter. Resurface our roads and use the money also

Of all your opponents’ positions with which one do you disagree with most strongly and why? KEEVER - A voucher for Medicare. This would be complicated for our seniors and if approved would cost $6,000 more on the year. I will work to protect Medicare and for all our people of all political parties. We need

to invest in education, not slash it. Our Congress has been hijacked by radical members. I put people first and that’s been my record as a state legislator, a former teacher and former county commissioner. DANIEL - I was co-sponsor of the Marriage Amendment I that passed the General Assembly. I also support performance pay for teachers. McDEVITT - I also support marriage between one man and one woman. I think the General Assembly rushed to judgment on that bill and I think the passage of it will affect domestic laws and affect possibly survivor benefits. I support pay raises for teachers.

What is your general position on taxes? And, what specific pledges are you willing to make concerning taxes? KEEVER - I am not willing to make a pledge because we must look at each issue and focus on our constituents and work across the aisle. What are specific actions that the Federal government can to take to resolve current trade agreements? KEEVER - 93% of our products are sold outside the country. We need to protect our workers here and incentives for fair trade.

CLOSED: Fairgrounds closed pending health department investigations From page 1A said 106 people had been sickened with possible Ecoli - 64 children and 42 adults - known to be/have been affected by this outbreak. Twelve, including a 2-year-old toddler who died Oct. 12 from complications related to E.coli, have been or are currently hospitalized. On Monday, officials said that number had dropped to 98 as a result of laboratory evidence to narrow the criteria for cases included in the outbreak. On Monday a 5-year-old E-coli victim from Gastonia went home after two weeks in the hospital. “While we are making progress in our investigation, we have not determined a specific cause,’’ State Health Director Laura Gerald said. ‘We may not be able to pinpoint a single course, but hope to have more conclusive results within a month. Our goal throughout this investigation is to identify how to prevent similar outbreaks and deaths in the future.” State and local public health officials have been

gathering information since the outbreak began on October 7, including interviews with patients and families. Additional interviews with more than 150 people who attended the fair but did not get sick were made to narrow the list of potential sources. The investigation has also included environmental sampling and geographical analysis at the fairgrounds as well as labo-

ratory testing. “Our local health departments have been critical in helping to gather that information and in communicating in their own communities about the outbreak,’’ Gerald said. “I can’t say enough how much we appreciate the long hours their staffs have worked and their cooperation.” Cases have been identified from Cleveland (61),

Catawba (1), Gaston (18), Lincoln, (14) Mecklenburg (1), Rutherford (4) and Union (3) in North Carolina and York (2) and Cherokee (2) in South Carolina. One hundred and five individual are identified as having had direct exposure at the Cleveland County Fair; one individual is believed to have contracted the infection after the fair ended. The incubation period, or the time it

takes for a person who has been exposed to become ill, has passed, but the numbers may continue to increase for several days as people seek medical attention and reports are sent in. Public health officials expect the number of cases associated directly with the fair will stop growing, but it is possible that secondary cases (passed from person to person) may appear for several more weeks. “We still want to encourage anyone who is experiencing symptoms and who attended the Cleveland

County Fair to contact their health care provider or the local health department,’’ Gerald said. “If someone you know is sick, it is important to know that the infection is not airborne, it it passed by touching objects contaminated with the bacteria and then touching your mouth. Person to person transmission can be prevented by washing hands thoroughly and often, especially before eating or preparing food and disinfecting surfaces in the household where the sick person is recuperating.

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The result was the march of the famous Overmountain men from the Sycamore Shoals of the Watauga River across the mountains in search of Ferguson. Overcoming hunger, weather, wrangling, and intrigue the Backwater Militia attacked and defeated Fergusonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Loyalists at Kings Mountain. These brave individuals were not intimidated by Fergusonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s threat. The Militia rallied to the call of democracy and drew their â&#x20AC;&#x153;line in the sandâ&#x20AC;? at Kings Mountain. Before the battle, Ferguson wrote, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not even God himself can take me off of this mountain.â&#x20AC;? The Backwater Militia proved him wrong! The Hon. J. T. Preston delivered a speech at the Kings Mountain Battleground on the 4th of October, 1855 in which he stated: â&#x20AC;&#x153;A white flag was ran up, arms thrown down, and Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s champions shouted, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Victory! Liberty!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; That shout echoed from the mountain to the sea and far along the shore to where the majestic Washington sat almost weeping over the sad horrors of the South. His great heart leaped with prophetic joy as this beam of hope came borne on the triumphant voice of his beloved and trusted men of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;West Augusta;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; for the men who sent that shout were the very men of whom Washington said he would â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;trust to them to maintain American liberty after all else had failed.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Sir Henry Clinton called this defeat â&#x20AC;&#x153;the first link of a chain of evilsâ&#x20AC;? that ended in â&#x20AC;&#x153;the total loss of America.â&#x20AC;? Cornwallisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; retreat gave the Continental Congress time to organize a new southern army. In just more than a year, on October 19, 1781, Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington at Yorktown. C.P. Russell, Supervisor of Interpretation in Washington writes regarding the Battle of Kings Mountain, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Probably no other battle in the Revolution was so picturesque or so furiously fought as that at Kings Mountain. The very mountain thundered. Not a regular soldier was in the American ranks. Every man there was actuated by a spirit of democracy. They fought under leaders of their own choosing for the right to live in a land governed by men of their own choice.â&#x20AC;? (From The Regional Review, National Park Service, Region One, Richmond, Va., Vol. V, No. 1, July 1940, pp. 15-21.) The thanks of Congress were given in a resolution of the 13th of November, as follows: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Resolved, That Congress entertain a high sense of the spirited and military conduct of Colonel Campbell, and the officers, and privates of the Militia under his command, displayed in action of the 7 of October, in which a complete victory was obtained over superior numbers of the enemy, advantageously posted on Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mountain, in the state of North Carolina; and that this resolution be published by the commanding officer of the southern army, in general orders.â&#x20AC;? Historians havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t given the Backwater Militia the proper respect they deserve, probably because those fighting were part of voluntary militia units and not part of the Continental Army. The Backwater Militia was considered barbaric by Cornwallis, he labeled them â&#x20AC;&#x153;Backwater Menâ&#x20AC;?. But, it was these extraordinary men who mustered the strength to defeat Major Patrick Ferguson and turned the tide of the

Dwight L. Davis, Secretary of War submitted in his report, Historical Statements Concerning the Battle of Kings Mountain and the Battle of Cowpens, SC, â&#x20AC;&#x153;In considering the effect of the Battle of Kings Mountain upon the situation in the South, it was only this epic tragedy to Fergusonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s army that halted Cornwallis in his subjugation of North Carolina. Without this, or a similar calamity, he would have reached the northern borders of the Province in December, and with the Chesapeake occupied by the British fleet, Virginia would have suffered the same fate. What the outcome of such a situation in the winter of 1780-81 would have been is problematic.â&#x20AC;? On October 7, 1930, upon the sesquicentennial anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain, President Herbert Hoover proclaimed: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Here less than a thousand men, inspired by the urge of freedom, defeated a superior force.... This small band of patriots turned back a dangerous invasion well-designed to separate and dismember the united colonies. It was a small army and a little battle, but it was of mighty portent. History has done scant justice to its significance, which rightly should place it beside Lexington and Bunker Hill, Trenton and Yorktown, as one of the crucial engagements in our long struggle for independence.â&#x20AC;? Hoover was the first President of the United States to visit a Revolutionary War battlefield in the South. His words were broadcast by radio coast-to-coast in the United Statesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and to Great Britain. Within a year of his visit, Congress established Kings Mountain National Military Park. And, let us not forget Theodore Rooseveltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assessment of the Battle in his history, The Winning of the West, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This brilliant victory marked the turning point of the American Revolution.â&#x20AC;? In 1975, Vice President Rockefeller sounded the Bicentennial theme when he noted that the defeat of the British troops by a ragged band of patriots was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;perfect example of what the American character is all about.â&#x20AC;? He noted that the patriots went into the battle without orders from the Continental Congress, without pay, and even without uniforms, but â&#x20AC;&#x153;they had courage and they loved freedom more than life itself. Their Colonel Shelby commanded them to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;shoot like hell: fight like devils!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just what they did!â&#x20AC;? On September 8, 1980, the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail was officially designated as a national historic trail during September 1980 by federal legislation authorized by the U.S. Congress, and later in 1980, President â&#x20AC;&#x201D; recognizing the historical significance of the frontier patriots marching over the to defeat the army at the Battle of Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;signed federal law designating the historical overmountain route as the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, the first established within the eastern United States exactly 200 years after the event it commemorates. Senator James T. Broyhill, in the foreword to Randell Jonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Before They Were Heroes at Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;? writes succinctly: â&#x20AC;&#x153;If there had been no victory at Kings Mountain, there would have been no battle at The Cowpens. And if there had been no victory at Cowpens, there would have been no battle at Guilford Courthouse. And if there had been no Battle of Guilford Courthouse, there would have been no Yorktown and no surrendering of the British troops under General Lord Cornwallis. The victory at Kings Mountain initiated a chain of events that ended with Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s freedom. This victory was secured by the brave backwoodsmen and Overmountain Patriots who enjoyed a reputation that had grown in notoriety, legend, and respect.â&#x20AC;?

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Sample of marker the DAR plan to replicate with their monument to the African American Patriots at Kings Mountain. It will read: (DAR Insignia) IN HONOR OF THE FIVE KNOWN AFRICAN AMERICAN PATRIOTS, AND OTHERS, WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE BATTLE OF KINGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MOUNTAIN: ESAIAS BOWMAN, JOHN BRODDY, ANDREW FERGUSON, PRIMES, ISMAEL TITUS. MARKER PLACED BY THE COL. FREDERICK HAMBRIGHT CHAPTER, NSDAR, OCTOBER 7, 2013 The Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, has begun a fundraising campaign to honor five African American Patriots, among others, who fought at the Battle of Kings Mountain on October 7, 1780. In his book, Kings Mountain and Its Heroes, Lyman C. Draper notes no less than twelve African Americans fought in the battle. Using pension records from the period, only five men can be identified: Essius (Esaius) Bowman, John Broddy (Broady), Andrew Ferguson, Primes (Primus), and Ishmael Titus. Three were free men, one earned his freedom fighting on behalf of his owner, and one was a servant to William Campbell. (That man was later freed for his service.) The proposed new monument will honor these men along with others who

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The American Continental army suffered successive defeats at Charleston, Waxhaw, Camden, and Sumter, South Carolina in the summer of 1780. By the fall only the Backwater Militia units remained in the field to oppose the armies of Cornwallis. There was no regular army south of Virginia to stop Cornwallis and the loss of America was eminent. The Backwater Militia, under the command of William Campbell of Virginia, contained strong leaders from North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia. And, with the exception of Major Patrick Ferguson, all of the participants of the battle were from the colonies. Ferguson commanded over 1,000 Loyalist well trained and drilled, while the 900 rebel Patriots were under the command of a group of frontiersmen colonels. Cornwallis sent Major Patrick Ferguson into the western Carolinas to recruit and equip militia loyal to the British cause. He was to raise an army and suppress the remaining Backwater Militia. Intending to intimidate the Patriots, he sent a proclamation in September 1780 to the mountain settlements, telling them to lay down their arms or â&#x20AC;&#x153;he would march his army over the mountains, hang their leaders, and lay their country waste with fire and sword.â&#x20AC;?

British in the Southern Campaign and, indeed, the Revolutionary War itself. The efforts by the Backwater Militia pushed Cornwallis back to Charleston and their â&#x20AC;&#x153;spirit of democracyâ&#x20AC;? allowed Nathaniel Greene and the Continental Army time to reorganize and prepare for the total defeat of the British at Yorktown. The time has come to recognize these Patriots and allow them to take their place in history. When speaking of the Battle of Kings Mountain, Thomas Jefferson wrote, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remember well the deep and grateful impression made on the minds of every one by that memorable victory. It was the joyful annunciation of that turn of the tide of success which terminated the Revolutionary War, with the seal of our independence.â&#x20AC;?

served but for whom no records exist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been exploring the possibility of erecting a monument to the African American Patriots at Kings Mountain for several years now,â&#x20AC;? said Loretta Cozart, Regent of the Col. Frederick Hambright Chapter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that African Americans participated in this significant battle, but no monument exists at the Kings Mountain National Military Park to honor them. Working with the National Park Service and NSDAR, we hope to erect a monument and honor these men.â&#x20AC;? The monument cost is estimated at $2,200.00 and the Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter has begun the fundraising campaign. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All funds raised will be meticulously tracked and used exclusively for erecting this monument,â&#x20AC;? said Cozart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a goal to

raise the funds needed by the end of January 2013. NSDAR does have a matching grant program, but we need funds in-hand to apply; that deadline is February 1, 2013. We prefer we raise the funds locally, because our community prefers to handle things ourselves. We take pride in what we can accomplish on our own and this is a wonderful opportunity to honor these men.â&#x20AC;? Cozart added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If everything goes according to plan, we will dedicate the new monument on October 7, 2013.â&#x20AC;? If you would like to donate to the monument honoring African American Patriots at Kings Mountain, please write your check to D.A.R and indicate it is for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;monument fundâ&#x20AC;?. Please mail it to: D.A.R., c/o Loretta Cozart, 421 Minuet Lane, Suite 204, Charlotte, NC 28217

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Blocktoberfest Oct. 27

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Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, 618 Chestnut Ridge Road, will hold the second annual and popular Blocktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 27, from 5-8 p.m. The Block Party is the outreach mission for the community and the welcome mat is out for the community to come out and join the fun. Plenty of food, prizes, a giant bouncy slide, bouncy house, bouncy obstacle course, face painting, decorate your own pumpkin, a life-sized angry bird, and many games and contests are planned for family entertainment. Members are manning various stations, building new game props, designing and making game signs, helping with the cooking and serving of food, and donating prizes. Tents will be set up by a committee who are working hard to make the event even more successful than last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pre-Halloween Blocktoberfest.

by BETH COOKERLY Special to The Herald

Face painting will be just one of the fun activities available at Blocktoberfest!

Girl Scouts say goodbye to Camp Rotary

Former local Girl Scouts Susan Lovelace, Jane Talbert, Susan Goforth, Judy Ford, Katie Davis, Pucky Nantz, Connie Savell, Anita Campbell, Dawn Day and Lynn Eskridge, left to right, say goodbye to Camp Rotary which has closed its doors after 74 years. by JANE TALBERT Special to The Herald

camping experiences and friendships made at camp. Visitors had the opportunity to walk around the camp, reminisce and remind others of the good times they shared. One Girl Scout remembered waking up early, climbing to the top of Crowderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mountain, watching the sunrise and being back to camp for breakfast. Another remembered when taking their night off from camp several counselors would go to Shoneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and get a whole strawberry pie. They always gave you a can of whipped cream to go with it. They would come back to camp, wake up their campers and squirt each of them a mouthful before making them return to bed! Many shared how they could not wait to be grown up enough to sleep in a tent in Bowmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Knob. A photographic video was shared with Girl Scout songs. A highlight of the day involved opening the time capsule that was buried in 1988. The arti-

Taps sounded one last time as the hint of a smoky campfire reminded of times past. Local Girl Scouts gathered Sunday afternoon, Oct. 14 to bid farewell to Camp Rotary. This local camp closed its doors to Girl Scout activities after a long history. Resident camp opened for the first time in 1938. These early Girl Scouts used the site for troop activities, day camp as well as a summer resident camp. The last summer resident camp was held there in 1971. Since that time Girl Scouts have continued to use Camp Rotary for troop camping, day camp, camporees, council events, training sessions, day activities and service unit events. It has served the legacy Pioneer Girl Scout Council well in its 74 year history. Girl Scouts shared memories of

cles for this time capsule were gathered during the 75th Anniversary year of Girl Scouting and was set to be opened in 2012, the 100th Anniversary. It was exciting to see what was placed in the chest 25 years ago. Photographs, video tapes, posters, a list of all registered Girl Scouts, music from the 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Life magazine, and scrapbooks from all corners of the legacy Pioneer Council were found in the time capsule. Those attending included women and girls who had been campers at resident or day camp, counselors, camp directors, camp rangers, volunteers or participants at various activities held at Camp Rotary during its 74 years. Local Girl Scouts, Susan Goforth and Jane Talbert led the closing. Others attending from Kings Mountain included Anita Campbell, Lynn Eskridge, Connie Savell, Judy Ford, Pucky Nantz, Susan Lovelace, Katie Davis and Dawn Day.

Markham featured on Style TV Jaime Sherrill Markham, daughter of Lee and Johann Sherrill of Kings Mountain, was featured guest on the Style TV Networkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Julianna and Bill Rancie show Tuesday night at 8 p.m., invited to chat with the Rancies, new parents-to-be, as they â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ask A Mama.â&#x20AC;? Markham, 33, said she

was excited to be on national television. She talked about mentoring new moms and dads and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s her business. The former Kings Mountain woman opened her own business, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ask a Mama,â&#x20AC;? last year in Culver City, a suburb of Los Angeles, California. She teaches infant care and baby classes to ex-

pectant parents, covering such topics as baby registry help, newborn care, getting your home ready for baby, and car seat safety. In addition to classes, private consultations are also available. Markham is a former professional nanny with more than 15 years of experience in the child care in-

dustry. When she first moved to California after college she modeled bridal gowns and was in a movie as a walk-in and then went to work as a nanny and house manager for a celebrity couple. Two years ago she decided to become a stay at home mom and run her own business. Markham and her husband, Sean, have a two-yearold daughter, Lillie Juliet.

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SHELBY - Businesses and consumers in North Carolina can now connect to the Internet and receive broadband services with speeds up to 10gigabits per second, more than 100 times faster than the average service offered by competing companies. This translates into huge time savings and increased productivity whether downloading an MRI, a (3D) movie, or making an international financial trade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simply an insatiable appetite from all types of businesses, content suppliers and consumers for increased high speed and bandwidth capacity,â&#x20AC;? stated Dan Limerick, CEO of RST Global Communications, LLC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The evolution to all fiber networks is the perfect platform for content and digital transmission going forward. Moreover, ever evolving cloud computing requires â&#x20AC;&#x153;superhighwayâ&#x20AC;? transport pathways from the source to the consumer which is only possible on this type of network.â&#x20AC;? RST, based in Shelby, has completed the first phase of its Real Fiber Network, an underground, 100 percent fiberoptic network that includes backbone, middle and last mile installation. Unique to the industry, RSTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;core-outâ&#x20AC;? network is comparable to Google Fiber in Kansas City but takes it one step further. Unlike the Google infrastructure, RSTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Real Fiber Network is installed entirely underground at an average depth of 10 feet ensuring maximum security, reliability and weather protection. The network currently serves North Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing Piedmont region including Charlotte, west Mecklenburg, Gaston, Cleveland, and Rutherford counties. The Real Fiber Network provides unprecedented broadband connectivity to also serve the booming data center growth taking place in the region, including global technology leaders like AT&T, Wipro, Google, Apple, Facebook, The Walt Disney Company and others. With speed and reliability second to none, RSTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world class network positions the region as a prime destination for economic development, education and ongoing technology opportunities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This technology is critical to our business and an extensive evaluation was performed before selecting RST for the primary fiber path to our new Kings Mountain data center,â&#x20AC;? said Robert W. Pollock, vice president of Infocrossing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After one year, I can say RST is a true business partner and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had zero problems. The company is extremely responsive, technically knowledgeable and provides a high degree of added value.â&#x20AC;? A sample of current RST clients include Infocrossing, a division of Wipro, and a world leader in data center development, as well as Gardner Webb University in Boiling Springs, and Cleveland Community College in Shelby. Ad-

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Tips For A Safe Halloween Soon our streets will be scattered with little ghosts, goblins and witches trick-ortreating this Halloween. "Halloween should be filled with surprise and enjoyment, and following some common sense practices, can keep events safer and more fun," said Sheriff Alan Norman of Cleveland County. Sheriff Alan Norman

The Sheriff reminds all Cleveland County residents to follow these safety tips:

Motorists: • Watch for children darting out from between parked cars. • Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs. • Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully. • At twilight and later in the evening, watch for children in dark clothing.

Photo by Alan Hodge

Gastonia Gargoyles rugby player Allen LeCroy gets a lift from teammates to show how one rule of the British sport allows passes to be made over the heads of opponents in an manner not seen during American football games.

Want to play rugby? Get ready to taste some turf! By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

When most folks think of team sports in our area, its football, baseball, and basketball that come to mind, but there’s also a group of local lads who enjoy a rough and tumble sport that can trace its roots back to the 1400s in Great Britain. The game they play is rugby and to those unfamiliar with the rules it looks like two teams clad only in tshirts and shorts chasing an egg-shaped ball and engaging in a brawl for its possession. Rugby takes its name from the Rugby School in England where it was played as early as 1750. Back then, there were no limits to the number of players on each side and sometimes hundreds would fill a field with what was called “an enormous rolling maul”. Perhaps due to the large number of injuries, Rugby School finally wrote a rulebook in 1845 that toned things down-somewhat. These days, rugby is enjoyed by tens of millions of fans in over 100 nations around the world, but is still relatively rare in the United

States. The Gastonia Rugby Football Club Gargoyles (GRFC) is our area’s link to the game. The club’s call to action pretty well sums up what it takes to play rugby with the motto “wimps need not apply”. The GRFC got started in 2004 and draws members from a wide area including Belmont, Mount Holly, Cherryville, Kings Mountain, Morganton, Hickory, and Clover. The club plays teams such as the Charlotte Socialites and the Greenville Griffons in games that are action-packed and body ache-making. The idea in rugby is to score points by passing, kicking, and grounding the oval ball that’s used. The game is uncomplicated with only 22 rules of play. The fact that the action is more or less continuous with few stoppages or time outs adds to the “rolling maul” sense one gets from watching or playing the game, but that doesn’t mean it’s a freefor-all. In rugby you can’t hit anyone that isn’t carrying the ball, and that eliminates a lot of blindside injuries such as concussions. The lack of padding also

makes rugby play less forceful since the mass of a person is reduced when all they have on are shoes, a shirt, and shorts. The GRFC practices on Wednesdays at North Belmont Park on Hickory Grove Rd. and puts as much effort into each “scrum” as the plays are called as possible. The practices are held in all sorts of weather and afterward club members often retire to a pub to nurse their hurts with a pint of Guinness. Bill Blackett of Belmont is president of GRFC and says members come from a variety of backgrounds and age ranges. “I am an IT project manager,” he said. “We also have former East Gaston High students, a City of Gastonia employee, a music distribution company owner, a policeman from Stanley, and a doctor that all participate. Player ages range from eighteen to forty-nine years.” What draws a person to rugby? For Rick Itsari of Cherryville, it was about challenging himself. “I had back surgery and people said I would never be the same,” Itsari said. “I

wanted to prove them wrong.” Former Kings Mountain pee wee football assistant coach Allen LeCroy also felt rugby offered him a new and interesting outlet for his own athletic urges. “I was bored with jogging,” LeCroy said. As for Blackett, the fact that his father was a native of New Castle, England instilled a love of rugby at an early age. “I had relatives that played rugby over there,” he said. The GRFC is interested in expanding its player and fan base. Potential players as young as age 16, depending on size, can come out and give rucking and scrumming a shot. Blackett says he has even contacted several local schools about forming teams. “We are especially interested in starting a high school team,” he said. If you think you have what it takes to play rugby, or to get a schedule of when and where the Gargoyles’s play, visit the club’s website at www.gastoniarfc.com and get ready to taste some turf.

Brooke Hamrick, kindergarten, daughter of Angel Hamrick, Victoria Grace Lovell, middle, first grader, and her brother, William Blake Lovell, second grader, children of Jill and Terry Lovell, won the East School "Color the Mayor" contest sponsored by the city during Public Energy Week. The students won a $25 gift certificate to Toys R Us and their photograph taken with Mayor Rick Murphrey.

Parents: • Make sure that an adult or an older responsible youth will be supervising the outing for children under age 12. • Check the sex offender registry at www.ncdoj.gov when planning your child's trick-or-treat route. You can view maps that pinpoint registered offenders' addresses in your neighborhood, and sign up to get email alerts when an offender moves nearby. • Plan and discuss the route trick-or-treaters intend to follow. Know the names of older children's companions. • Make sure older kids trick-or-treat in a group. • Instruct your children to travel only in familiar areas and along an established route. • Teach your children to stop only at houses or apartment buildings that are well-lit and never to enter a stranger's home. • Establish a return time. • Tell your youngsters not to eat any treat until they return home. • Review all appropriate trick-or-treat safety precautions, including pedestrian/traffic safety rules. • All children need to know their home telephone number and how to call 9-1-1 in case of emergency. • Pin a slip of paper with the child's name, address and telephone number inside a pocket in case the youngster gets separated from the group. Costume Design: • Only fire-retardant materials should be used for costumes. • Costumes should be loose so warm clothes can be worn underneath. • Costumes should not be so long that they are a tripping hazard. • Make sure that shoes fit well to prevent trips and falls. • If children are allowed out after dark, outfits should be made with light colored materials. Strips of retro-reflective tape should be used to make children visible. Face Design: • Do not use masks as they can obstruct a child's vision. Use facial make-up instead. • When buying special Halloween makeup, check for packages containing ingredients that are labeled "Made with U.S. Approved Color Additives," "Laboratory Tested," "Meets Federal Standards for Cosmetics," or "Non-Toxic." Follow manufacturer's instruction for application. • If masks are worn, they should have nose and mouth openings and large eye holes. Accessories: • Knives, swords and other accessories should be made from cardboard or flexible materials. Do not allow children to carry sharp objects. • Bags or sacks carried by youngsters should be light-colored or trimmed with retro-reflective tape if children are allowed out after dark. • Carrying flashlights with fresh batteries will help children see better and be seen more clearly. While Trick-or-Treating: • Do not enter homes or apartments without adult supervision. • Walk; do not run, from house to house. Do not cross yards and lawns where unseen objects or the uneven terrain can present tripping hazards. • Walk on sidewalks, not in the street. • Walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic if there are no sidewalks. Treats: • Give children an early meal before going out. • Insist that treats be brought home for inspection before anything is eaten. • Wash fruit and slice it into small pieces. • Throwaway any candy that is unwrapped or partially wrapped, or has a strange odor, color or texture. Homeowners/Decorations: • Keep candles and Jack 0' Lanterns away from landings and doorsteps where costumes could brush against the flame. • Remove obstacles from lawns, steps and porches when expecting trick-or-treaters. • Keep candles and Jack 0' Lanterns away from curtains, decorations and other combustibles that could catch fire. • Do not leave your house unattended. The Cleveland County Sheriffs Office will be able to scan your child's candy for any metal objects on Halloween night from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Parents should accompany their children through the front doors of the Courthouse. Once inside, officers will use our scanner, which we normally use to check bags before allowing people to enter the courtrooms, to scan their candy. "Halloween is a fun time in Cleveland County," Sheriff Norman concluded, "but let's make it a safe time as well. The major dangers are not from witches or spirits but rather from falls and pedestrian/car crashes.

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90 YEARS OF MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL Some of all-time Mountaineer greats attend GARY STEWART Sports Editor

Some of the best players in Kings Mountain High football history attended the 90th year reunion at Friday’s football game with Crest at John Gamble Stadium. Athletic Director Dustin Morehead presented the last three Players of the Decade Awards to George Harris, star quarterback of the Mountaineers’ first championship team in 1955; Pat Murphy, quarterback of the 1963 and 1964 teams that compiled a 19-1-1 overall record and won back-toback conference titles; and Kevin Mack, the 1979 rushing star who went on to become Rookie of the Year in the NFL. Other Players of the Decades were honored at previous games, including the late Calvin Stevens, 1985 Shrine Bowl star who went on to make All-

American at the University of South Carolina and also played in the NFL; Kareem Marshall, an offensive lineman on KMHS championship teams in 1996, 1997 and 1998 who went on to become a two-time junior college All-American and starting tackle at the University of Georgia; and Michael Roberts, star quarterback of the 2008 championship team and now an assistant coach with the Mountaineers. Older Kings Mountain fans in the stands - and on the field - no doubt went back in time and recalled some of the school’s most exciting moments when the players were introduced at halftime. Seeing George Harris and Ken Baity on the field at the same time no doubt made fans recall that night in 1955 when Harris faked out everybody, including the referees, in a See 90 YEARS, 5B

Above: Louise Carlton, center, and her granddaughter, Becky, talk with Mearl Valentine, who played for the late Shu Carlton in 1954 and 1955.

Photos by: Gary Stewart

KMHS athletic director Dustin Morehead, left, presents Player of the Decade Awards to Kevin Mack, Pat Murphy and George Harris during halftime of Friday's football game..

Above: Four Mountaineers from the 1950s share some memories at 90th reunion of KMHS football. Left to right, Ken Cloninger, George Harris, Gene Patterson and Mearl Valentine. Above: The "Johnson Twins" - Chris and Chris - share some happy moments. Both played in the 1970s, giving the Mountaineers a Chris Johnson for six years in a row. At right: Major Loftin, 82, is introduced to the crowd.

1979 teammates Jeff Clonger, left, and Kevin Mack, center, pose with 1964 running star Steve Baker.

At left: Two of KM's greatest running backs met at Friday's 90th reunion of Mountaineer football. Left is Ken Baity, who established the school record for most yards rushing in a season in 1957. Right is Kevin Mack, who broke the record in 1979. Below: Three players from Kings Mountain's 1964 championship team meet again at Friday's 90th reunion. Left to right are Richard Gold, Pat Murphy and Steve Grigg. Grigg is still slim and trim enough to wear his letter jacket.

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Mountaineers lose to Crest, Clark breaks passing record GARY STEWART Sports Editor

Key players who were injured in Crestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s narrow victories over North Gaston and Hunter Huss the previous two weeks returned to action Friday night and Kings Mountain, severely weakened by key injuries over the course of the season and during Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game, couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t corral the Chargers in a 5927 loss at John Gamble Stadium. The loss dropped the Mountaineers to 3-7 overall in a season that has seen their roster depleted by a high amount of injuries and disciplinary action. Several other starters left early in Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game, including linebacker Alex Reynolds and defensive back/wide receiver Tico Crocker. The Mountaineers had lost several starters earlier in the year, and linebacker Jacob Miller was lost for the season a week earlier at North Gaston. Some of Crestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s returning players were keys as the

Chargers claimed the game early by rushing to a 38-7 halftime lead. After Crocker and Reynolds went down, the Mountaineer defense had only three players on the field that were starters the first week of the season, and two of those missed later games with injuries. Crest, in general, and running back Jalin Moore in particular, took advantage, rolling up 618 yards total offense. Moore rushed for 261 yards and five touchdowns and quarterback PJ Brooks added 121 yards rushing and 134 passing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were just outmanned,â&#x20AC;? noted Mountaineer coach Greg Lloyd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a lot of new guys out there, which is good for getting some experience but going against a team with that kind of experience presents a problem. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to believe somebody beat them. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the best looking team weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen.â&#x20AC;? The KM offense got a big

Kings Mountain cheerleaders entertain the huge crowd prior to Friday's kickoff at Gamble Stadium.

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MOUNTAINEER POSTGAME BY THE NUMBERS C 14 KM 7

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First quarter: C - 8:15 - Jalin Moore 1 run (Alex Trejo kick). 70-yd. drive in 7 plays following KM punt. C - 3:55 - Moore 42 run (Trejo kick). 84-yd. drive in 5 plays following KM punt. KM - 0:42.5 - DaShon Guest 6 pass from Jonathan Clark (Jeremiah Early kick). 53-yd. drive in 8 plays following 22-yd. KO return by Guest and a 15-yd. horse collar penalty. Key plays 36-yd. run by Michael Douglas and 6-yard reception by Phillip Quinn. Second quarter: C - 8:48 - Michael Smith 15 run (Trejo kick) 65-yd. drive in 9 plays following KM kickoff. C - 8:14 - Moore 3 run (Trejo kick). 32-yd. drive in 2 plays following KM fumble. C - 3:32 - Trejo 25 FG. 68-yd. drive in 7 plays. C - 0:31.2 - Dominique Roseboro 4 run (Trejo kick).47-yd. drive following pass interception by Roseboro). Third quarter: KM - 5:04 - Guest 3 run (run failed). 97-yd. drive in 6 plays following Crest punt. Key play 77-yd. reception and run by Xavier

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Johnson that went from the KM 3 to the Crest 20. C - 4:32 - Moore 47 run (Trejo kick). 49 yd. drive in two plays. C - 1:55 - Roseboro 13 run (Trejo kick). 75-yd. drive, 4 plays following KM punt. Fourth quarter: KM - 10:23 - Guest 2 run (Guest run). 68-yd. drive, 9 plays following Crest KO. Key plays 26-yard reception by Dillon Frederick and four carries for 33 yards by Guest. C - 5:36 - Tre Harbison 20 run (Trejo kick). 68-yd. drive in 6 plays. KM - 3:11 - Guest 4 run (pass failed). 7-play, 65-yd. drive featuring 20-yard reception by Johnson,

THE YARDSTICK C KM First downs` 27 12 Yds. Rushing 480 138 Yds. Passing 134 195 Passes 7-10-0 13-22-1 Fumbles lost 2 1 Yds. Penalized 74 36 Punts 1-38 5-35 KM RUSHING - Guest 21-91, Douglas 5-53, Frederick 2-6, Clark 4-(-5), Tico Crocker 1-(-7). KM PASSING - Clark 13-21-1-195, Crocker 0-1. KM RECEIVING - Johnson 5-105, Crocker 2-37, Frederick 234, 2-11, Guest 2-8.

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The Kings Mountain High School marching band provided halftime entertainment throughout the season at home games.

Morton repeats as BSC Runner of Year

The senior members of the Kings Mountain High volleyball team were honored at their last regular season game last week. Left to right are Olivia Blalock, Lyndsey Murphey, Tyerah Blake and Jazmene Stevenson.

Lady Mountaineers lose to Tuscola in VB playoffs One thing was certain in Saturday’s state 3A volleyball playoff game at Kings Mountain’s Donald L. Parker Gymnasium: The Mountaineers would win. In this case, though, it was the Waynesville Tuscola Mountaineers and not the KMHS Mountaineers, who lost in the first round of the playoffs for the second straight year. Tuscola came into the match with a 9-10 overall record and the #3 seed from the Western Athletic Conference. The win earned them the right to face top-ranked Enka, the #1 seed from the Mountain Athletic Conference in a game that was scheduled for last night. Tuscola rebounded from early deficits to take control with 25-22 and 25-17 wins in the first two games. Kings Mountain came from behind to take an exciting 27-25 win in game three before Tuscola finished off the locals with a 25-10 win in game four. After KM’s quick 3-0

Kings Mountain High sophomore Cassie Morton repeated as Big South 3A Cross Country Runner of the Year by finishing first in the conference run last week at KMHS. Morton ran the course in 22:07 to edge Rachael Lee of Ashbrook at 22:30. Ashbrook won the team title with 28 points, followed by Forestview 70, KM 73, South Point 86, Crest 95 and North Gaston (no score). Mackenzie Smith of Kings Mountain finished fourth in 22:42 to make the all-conference team. Kings Mountain’s Logan McGill finished 13th in the boys race to earn all-BSC honors. Vincent Comes of Forestview won the individual title in 17:54. Ashbrook took the team title with 27 points, followed by Forestview 42, South Point 95, KM 100, Crest 108 and North Gaston 187. Others finishing for the

Cassie Morton KM girls were Mariah Roberts 17th, Annamarie Fulbright 26th, Radhika Patel 32nd, McKay Williamson 39th, Katie Ellis 41st, Molly Short 69th and Spencer Burton 70th. Others finishing for the KM boys were Devin Ayscue 18th, Will Boyles 23rd, Josh Brucker 24th, Collin Foster 25th, Jacob Edmonson 50th, Noah Coleman 63rd, Bailey Goodson 88th and Alex Greene 94th.

Lutz, Penner compete in 3A tennis regionals Lutz also in state golf

Gracie Hunter digs out a serve by Tuscola in Saturday’s volleyball playoff game at KM’s Parker Gym. lead in game one, the visiting T-Mountaineers came back to go up 7-5. The game was tied six times before KMHS scored four straight points to go up 19-16. But Tuscola caught up at 21-all and scored four of the final five points to win. After an early 3-1 KM

Kings Mountain’s Kayla Bolt plays good defense in Saturday’s playoff game at Parker Gym.

lead in game two, Tuscola went on a 13-point run to take a 14-3 lead. The visitors were on the way to breaking the game open at 17-5 when KM put on a furious rally to get within 23-16. After a timeout, Tuscola scored the final two points. Kings Mountain took a 72 lead early in game three and survived several Tuscola rallies to eventually win the set. Tuscola got its first lead at 15-14, but KM rallied briefly to get the lead at 1615. Tuscola grabbed the lead again and held on until a return attempt hit off the gym ceiling and KM got even at 19-all. Tuscola came from behind again to tie at 25-all but KM closed out the set with points by Kayla Bolt and Gracie Hunter. With a lot of KM’s energy spent, Tuscola scored seven straight points to take an early 8-2 lead in game four, and poured it on from there. Kings Mountain, which ended its season with a 16-6 overall record and a runnerup finish in the Big South 3A, got sound efforts from several players that will be back next year to try to get

the team over its recent playoff slump. Logan Smith recorded eight kills, 11 digs and seven assists. Taquisha Smith contributed 11 assists and a kill, and Gracie Hunter had 13 digs and two kills. Seniors Olivia Blalock, Lyndsey Murphey, Tyesha Blake and Jazmene Stevenson - ended their KMHS volleyball careers.

Kings Mountain’s Maddie Lutz and Kayla Penner competed in the Western Regional Tennis Tournament Friday in Hendersonville. The KM duo lost out in the first round to the #1 team from Hickory, 6-1 6-1. “Having a representative from KMHS women’s tennis is an accomplishment I’m very proud of,” said KM coach Rick Henderson. “I am very excited for these two girls getting that opportunity to play against the best players in five conferences in the 3A West Regional bracket.” Lutz also finished in the

top 26 in Monday’s Western Regional Golf Tournament in Hendersonville to qualify for the state tournament October 29-30 at Longleaf Country Club in Southern Pines. Lutz shot 100 over the 18-hole Etowah Valley Country Club. The state tournament will be a 36-hole event. “Only a handful of KMHS athletes have the ability to get the opportunity to play in two different sports in the same season, and that speaks volumes of how good of an athlete Maddie is,” Henderson said. “Her dedication and commitment See LUTZ, 5B

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Kickers shut out Crest 2-0 At right: #15 Chase Hullender, a senior, carries the ball down the field. Hullender scored the first of 2 goals against Crest with a penalty kick Monday night. Below: #19 Jordan Sweezy, #21 Jonmark Smith (who scored the 2nd goal of the night) , and #10 Ryan Hullender work together during Monday night’s match up with Crest.

Cody Griffith (50) and Chaz Gamble cause Crest running back to fumble the ball in Friday's game at Gamble Stadium. From page 3B game from junior running back DaShon Guest, who scored 26 of their 27 points; sophomore receiver Xavier Johnson, who caught five passes for 105 yards including one that went for 77 yards; and senior quarterback Jonathan Clark who broke the school’s all-time career passing record by hitting 13-of-21 passes for 195 yards. He now has 3,961 yards, breaking the previous mark of 3,921 set by Michael Roberts in 2008. “Jon Clark threw the ball well,” Lloyd noted. “Phillip Quinn did a great job blocking against a Shrine Bowl defensive end, and DaShon Guest (21 carries for 91 yards and four touchdowns) and Michael Douglas (5 carries for 53 yards) ran the ball hard. Our special teams did a good job.” Moore scored on runs of one and 42 yards in the first quarter to give the Chargers an early 14-0 lead. Kings Mountain rebounded briefly, capping a 53-yard drive with a six-yard touchdown pass from Clark to Guest, but things snowballed after that. Crest scored on all four of its second quarter possessions to go into intermission with a 38-7 lead. Kings

Mountain got a two-yard TD run from Guest early in the second half but Crest countered with touchdowns from Moore and Dominique Roseboro to go up 52-14 going into the fourth quarter. The Mountaineers close out their regular season Friday at Forestview, which is 2-3 in the conference but with a few breaks at the right time could be undefeated and leading the BSC. The Jaguars lost one-touchdown games to South Point, Ashbrook and Crest. Like Crest, they have a well-balanced running and passing attack that will severely test the KM defense. The Mountaineers must win to avoid sitting out the playoffs for just the second time during Coach Lloyd’s six-year tenure. “They’re very good,” Lloyd said of the Jaguars. “They’ve improved a lot this year. They’ve got the making of a team that could win a lot of games in the playoffs. They have a very good line, and a balanced offense. They had Ashbrook beat until late in the game a couple weeks ago and they shutout Hunter Huss last week. They are wellcoached. We’ve got our hands full for sure.”

LUTZ: Penner compete in 3A tennis regionals From page 4B to both sports are far and above any coach’s expectation. There are times during the season that she will have a golf match and then turn

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Standings Big South 3A Teams Conf. W-L All W-L South Point 5-0 9-0 Crest 5-0 9-1 Ashbrook 3-2 5-4 Forestview 2-3 6-4 Hunter Huss 2-3 5-5 Kings Mtn. 1-4 3-7 N. Gaston 0-6 1-9 Last Week’s Results Crest 59, Kings Mountain 27 South Point 49, North Gaston 0 Forestview 23, Hunter Huss 0 West Mecklenburg 46, Ashbrook 24 Friday’s Games Kings Mountain at Forestview South Point at Crest Huss at Ashbrook (North Gaston season over) Southern Piedmont 1A/2A Teams Conf W-L All W-L East Lincoln 6-0 10-0 LN Charter 5-1 8-1 Cherryville 3-3 4-6 Lincolnton 3-3 5-5 West Lincoln 3-3 5-5 North Lincoln 2-4 2-8 Bessemer City 1-5 1-9 Highland Tech 0-5 0-9 Last Week’s Results West Lincoln 54, Bessemer City 34 Lake Norman Charter 56, Cherryville 48 East Lincoln 61, Highland 0 Lincolnton 17, North Lincoln 7 Friday’s Games Cherryville at East Lincoln North Lincoln at Bessemer City Highland at Lake Norman Charter West Lincoln at Lincolnton

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From page 1B game against Lincolnton. With the game scoreless, Harris faked a handoff to Baity up the middle but bootlegged around end for what appeared to be a 60-yard touchdown run. Everyone thought Baity had the ball and the officials blew the play dead as Harris was going down the field. As it turned out, the call didn’t matter because KM went on to win the game 26-6. Baity, who was a sophomore at the time, recalled another exciting moment. He said his favorite memory was taking his first-ever handoff from George Harris and going 60 yards for a touchdown. Baity went on to score a lot more over his three-year career. He was the first-ever KMHS player to gain over 1,000 yards in a single season and the school’s second Shrine Bowler (Harris was the first). Several other players from that era were also on hand, including all-star lineman Ken Cloninger from the 1954 team; Mearl Valentine, a fullback and defensive lineman, and Leonard Wright, an offensive lineman who blocked for Baity and Harris. Sharing in the pre-game

meal and halftime festivities was one of the grandest ladies of KMHS football history, Louise Carlton of Gastonia. Her husband, the late Shu Carlton, put the Mountaineers on the football map during the middle fifties, leading the team to the SWC championship in 1955 and the WNCHSAA crown in 1956 before moving on to Gastonia Ashley. In fact, most of the players from the 1940s and 1950s said their best memory of KMHS football was playing for coaches Shu Carlton and Art Wiener. Wiener, an AllAmerican end at UNC and a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, coached the Mountaineers in 1951 while Carlton was called back into service with the Marines. Carlton was a war hero during the Korean War. The oldest former player in attendance was Major Loftin, who has been a fixture at KMHS athletic events since the 1940s. He was a wingback on Carlton’s 1948 team and said his best memory was tearing his ACL which “slowed” him down. The next year Loftin moved to Mount Holly and received the Player of the Game Award for his play on defense against the Mountaineers. He

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said coaches Carlton and Don Parker congratulated him after the game, noting that they taught him well. John Gamble’s 1960 team was well represented by players like Charlie Burns, Dale Hollifield and Jerry Adams. All were linemen and helped lead the team to a 9-1 record. The 1963 and 1964 championship teams were wellrepresented by Pat Murphy, Steve Baker, Mike Huffstickler, Richard Gold, Phillip Putnam and others. Murphy still ranks as KM’s most accurate passer ever. He went on to rewrite the record book at Appalachian State, where he was an All-American. Huffstickler was a 1,000yard rusher on the 1963 team that finished undefeated with a 9-0-1 mark, and his running mate Baker took over as the #1 running back in 1964. Baker’s kickoff return in the “sudden death” game with Shelby in 1963 still ranks as one of the most exciting moments in KMHS football history. Gold, who played quarterback, running back, end and defensive back, was one of the most versatile football players KM has had and probably the best all-around athlete to come through the school. He went on to become a first team All-American second baseman at Florida State. Mack was joined by several teammates from the 1978 and 1979 teams, including linemen Kelly Land and Glenn Carroll, running back Kenny Bell and quarterback Jeff Cloninger. Jeff and his father, Ken, were the only father-son duo attending. Among others in attendance were Chris, Stan and Steve Laughter, Rocky Brown, Charles Green, Bob Hullender and Gene Patterson. And one set of twins well, not really but they had a lot of fun saying so - Chris and Chris Johnson. They both played in the 1970s, giving the Mountaineers a Chris Johnson for six years in a row.

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Merchant, Patriots roll over East Lincoln 38-0 At Crest today for playoff

Jair McCluney scored the only touchdown for Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s JV team in last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 48-6 loss at Crest. The JVs, 14 in the Big South 3A and 2-7 overall, end their season Thursday at 7 p.m. at home against Forestview.

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Robinson gets 2nd hole-in-one Twelve-year-old Pierce Robinson of Kings Mountain made his second hole-in-one October 13 at Kings Mountain Country Club. He used a 9-iron on the 116-yard fifth hole. His playing partners were Hunter Cooke, Miles Robinson and Harry Howe.

East Lincolnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game plan was obviously to keep the ball away from Kings Mountain in Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tri-County East Division finale at KMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s John Gamble Stadium. The Falcons won the pregame toss and elected to receive, and with a balanced running attack were able to hold onto the football for four first downs before being stopped on a fourth and nine attempt at the KM 36 yard line. It took the Patriots only five plays to get on the scoreboard, and they scored on every possession until the last in running up a 38-0 victory to qualify for the Tri-County playoffs that begin today. Kings Mountain, which finished second in the East (their lone division loss was to North Lincoln) will open the playoffs at 5 p.m. at Crest, the regular season West Division winner. North Lincoln hosts Shelby, the #2 team from the West, and the winners will meet next week for the overall conference championship. The Patriots, 4-2 overall, got four long touchdowns from Jake Merchant and another from Darren McClain. Merchant, who plays both quarterback and wide receiver on offense, went 39 yards on a fourth and one quarterback sneak, and then caught a two-yard conversion pass from Darren Burns to put the Patriots up 8-0 at the 7:52 mark of the second quarter. His second touchdown - a 62-yard run around left end at the 1:30 mark of the second period gave the Patriots a 140 halftime lead. It took the Patriots just two plays to score in the second half, with Merchant going around end for 49 yards. McClain ran a twopoint conversion for a 22-0 advantage. A hook and lateral from Burns to Merchant to McClain, and a two-point conversion run by Corey Tate, ran the score to 30-0 with 2:31 left in the third period, and Merchantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth TD of the game, a short pass that he turned into a 47-yard touchdown, came with 4:48 remaining. Trevon Wilson ran the two-point conversion to round out the scoring.

Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jake Merchant is off and running for one of his four touchdowns in Kings Mountain Middleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 38-0 win over East Lincoln Wednesday at John Gamble Stadium.

Kings Mountain quarterback Darren Burns fires a pass in Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game with East Lincoln at Gamble Stadium.

Martin, Student of the Week Katherine Martin, fourth grade student at West Elementary, was recognized as the KM Booster Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Outstanding Elementary Student at last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s football game. She is pictured with her teacher Jennifer Reynolds, Heather Pagan, parents Conrad and Leslie Martin, and sister Olivia Martin.

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Remember the promises of God

Dr. Jeff Hensley Pastor Kings Mountain Baptist Church Halloween is coming again, and this is a holiday that is avoided by many believers. Of course, most of us know that Halloween has a Christian name. It is called â&#x20AC;&#x153;All Hallowsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Eve,â&#x20AC;? and it comes before â&#x20AC;&#x153;All Saints Day.â&#x20AC;? Yet there are also pagan roots to Halloween, for it is tied to the Celtic observance of the end of sum-

mer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a time that was thought to be an occasion when magical things happened. After Christianity became the dominant faith in Europe, those old folk beliefs took on a religious quality, and some believers thought that the souls of the dead wandered the earth until All Saintsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day, which suggested that All Hallowsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Eve was the last time for angry ghosts to get vengeance on their still-living enemies. This was where the wearing of costumes came from, because people would dress up so as to be unrecognizable in order to protect themselves from those angry ghosts. Because of its pagan connections and the strange beliefs associated with it, Halloween has caused problems for many contemporary believers and churches, yet it can also be an occasion that may afford believers the op-

portunity to emphasize some of the most important truths of our faith. For example, Halloween can be a time when we can remind people that God can and does defeat our fears, and that there is no enemy too great for our Lord. Paul put it this way: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.â&#x20AC;? I believe this is a truth that all Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children â&#x20AC;&#x201C; young and old alike â&#x20AC;&#x201C; need to hear. On Halloween children dress up in costumes and dream about what they can be, or what possibilities there are in their future, so with a simple change of costume little girls can be ballerinas or princesses, and little boys can be firemen or cowboys. Adults sometimes get into the act too, and dress up as celebrities or athletes, or they put on some outfit that reminds them of the things they enjoy doing or simply

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reveals their own creativity. Of course, costumes are merely about imagination and they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really represent reality, but one important reality of the Christian faith is that we can and do experience God providing new possibilities for us.

Through Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love we who are sinners â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who were separated from God by our sin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; have the opportunity to enter into the Kingdom of God. We have the opportunity to begin anew â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to start over â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to experience the new possibilities that God has for

us. Many believers avoid Halloween for appropriate reasons, but if we use it to help us remind people of the promises of God then Halloween does not have to be a day to be avoided but observed for the glory and exaltation of God.

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Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697 Church at Kings Mountain 108 E. Mountain St. (KM Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club Bldg.) 704-739-1323 Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773

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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: 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

Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714

First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266

Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516

Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011 Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351 Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062 Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888 Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000

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■ SCHOOLS Bullying Prevention Month October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and KMMS students participated in the Unity Day sponsored by the National Bullying Prevention Center. Wednesday, Oct. 10 was “Make it Orange and Make it End” day. Students and staff were asked to demonstrate their desire to prevent or stop bullying by wearing orange to school and there was a tremendous response. Eighth grade students also

attended an assembly on Tuesday sponsored by the Arts Council that shared about what bullying is and how it can be stopped. On Thursday and Friday, all students watched anti-bullying videos and participated in open discussions. “We hope that these efforts will make students aware of the devastating affects of bullying,” said Principal Brian J. Hunnell.

Area students to perform in NC Honors Chorus WEST SCHOOL STUDENTS HONORED - L-R bottom Jake Lloyd, Lillian Lutz, Abby Warnock, Philip-Mark Bryson, Julyan Prieto, Aaliyah Davis, Melia Myers, Hailey Ledbetter; L-R top Trey Crawford, Kate Hollifield, Mylesha Gates, Lily Gold, Savannah Beach, Kohen Johnson, Brody Martin, Cameron Rhom. Not pictured: Laruyn Hodge.These students show 212 degrees of Responsibilty. Curtis Pressley, Director of Pop Warner football, spoke to the children about being responsible in their daily lives. They all enjoyed breakfast with Mr. Pressley

CUSTODIAN OF THE MONTH The Custodian of the Month Program at KMHS is designed to recognize a custodian who exhibits exceptional work ethic, an attitude of service, and attention to detail. Chris Saldo, Custodian of the Month for Kings Mountain High School, has served there since 2008. Mr. Saldo is married to Lisa and has two daughters, Kaitlyn and Jada. Mr. Saldo says he loves his job and takes great pride in KMHS and comes to work to serve the students and staff.

Golden Girls softball wins gold

Cleveland County Schools’ students are among the hundreds selected to participate in NC Honors Chorus concerts during the NC Music Educators’ Conference in Winston-Salem in November. Students were selected by audition and will perform Sunday, Nov. 11 in their respective concerts in the Stevens Center of Performing Arts. Local Cleveland County

The Golden Girls softball team brought home the gold for the fourth consecutive year from the N.C. Senior Games State Finals in Raleigh. Team members and coach are, from left, kneeling, Ann McSwain, Myrtle Ridge, Judy Latham, Becky Pruitt and Blandine Tate; second row, Margaret Edwards, Harriett Wilson, Hester Haynes, Helen Thrift, Priscilla Wray and Shirley Broughton; and back row, coach Steve Phillips, Linda Julian, Diane Singleton and Betty White. Not pictured are Stella Roberts and scorekeeper Elizabeth “Lib” Hamrick. The Golden Girls softball team and coach Steve Phillips won gold medals for the fourth straight year in the North Carolina Senior Games State Finals at the Walnut Creek Complex in Raleigh recently. In the round-robin opening game the Golden Girls defeated the Ole Rascals from Greenville, 7-3. In the next game the Golden Girls beat the Alamance-Burlington After-

student participants in the Elementary Honors Chorus include Alyssa Newson, Jami Nivens and Savannah Whisnant of Kings Mountain Intermediate (Lynn Echols, teacher); Rece Guy of North Elementary (Susan Gray, teacher); Kayla Capps and Madison Green of Kings Mountain Middle School (students of Sherry Young) will participate in the NC Middle School Honors Chorus.

burners 5-0. In the championship game the Golden Girls again faced the Afterburners in a game that was 4-2 in favor of the Golden Girls after five innings. In the top of the sixth the Afterburners scored two runs, tying the game at 4-4. The Golden Girls scored two more runs in the bottom of the sixth to retake the lead in a 6-4 win. The Golden Girls ended the championship with a double play in the top of the seventh. Leading all hitters was Blandine Tate along with Margaret Edwards, Diane Singleton, Becky Pruitt, Judy Latham and Betty White. The Golden Girls’ winning pitcher for all three tournament games was Myrtle Ridge. The Golden Girls have won gold medals twice in the 60-and-up age group and twice in the 65-and-up age group at the N.C. Senior Games State Finals.

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How to Compare Medicare Prescription Drug Plans Dear Savvy Senior, Is it important to compare Medicare Part D prescription drug plans every year? My pharmacist recommends it, but it’s such a hassle sorting through all those different plans. What can you tell me? Confused Beneficiary Dear Confused, Because all Medicare Part D prescription drug plans can change their costs and coverage each calendar year, comparing plans every year during the open enrollment period (which is Oct. 15 – Dec. 7) is still the best way to ensure you don’t miss out on your best deal for 2013, especially if you take a lot of medications. Here are a few tips and resources that can help you compare plans with the least amount of hassle. Online Tool If you’re comfortable using a computer, you can easily compare Medicare’s drug plans yourself online. Just go to Medicare’s Plan Finder Tool at www.medicare.gov/find-a-plan, and type in your zip code or your personal information, the drugs you take and their

dosages, and select the pharmacies you use and you’ll get a cost comparison breakdown for each plan available in your area. This tool also provides a five-star rating system that evaluates each plan based on past customer service records, and suggests generics or older brand name drugs that can reduce your costs. It’s also important to keep in mind that when you’re comparing drug plans don’t judge a plan strictly by its monthly premium cost. Low-premium plans are often associated with higher prescription copayments and may end up being more expensive. Look at the “estimated annual drug costs” that shows how much you can expect to pay over a year in total outof-pocket costs – including premiums, deductibles and co-pays. Also, be sure the plan you’re considering covers all of the drugs you take with no restrictions. Some plans may require you to get permission or try a number of cheaper drugs before they will cover certain prescriptions.

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Childs gives back doing what he loves

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One of Childs pieces of ceramic art. ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com

US Army veteran Carl Childs mastered two degrees in two years at Gaston College and now he wants to pay back the 9/11 GI Bill that helped him with his education by giving back to students. Childs is teaching BATS (Business Art Tactics and Sales) at Gaston to help. he said, other students increase their focus and set realistic goals to make a career in art. He is building a scholarship fund to help future students with art supplies. The talented “American Artist” is coming to Kings Mountain Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26 and Oct. 27, at Carolina Place Arcades, 318 W. King St., from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. to present “Carl’s Mini Geometric Game” which he describes as an opportunity for visitors to make a 2D or 3D image which will be a “key” to getting a prize. Additionally high scores on any of the 12 arcade games qualifies for prizes. He invites everyone and priority will be given to children. Carolina Place Arcades, he says, features 12 arcade games and a

new jukebox connected to the Internet that can play any song on the web. Football fans also enjoy a NFL package available for viewing on the weekend, says Childs. In early morning Feb. 26, 2010 Childs became consumed, he said, with art and a passion to create. Since his college graduation with degrees in Art and Fine Art he has used his craft to help others. “I want to spread my artistic message globally to connect communities, bridge cultural barriers and promote healing,’’ he says. The Rochester, NY native spent 10 years in Uncle Sam’s Army and moved to Gastonia to be near a brother. His philosophy is “the sky’s the limit.” Childs’ art has been displayed in galleries from the Southern Arts Society in Kings Mountain to Brevard Station in Stanley, museums, libraries and college campuses in Cleveland, Gaston and Mecklenburg counties. His online gallery (www.carls-gallery.net) has been visited by thousands of viewers in 33 countries. His murals grace the walls of Schiele Museum and Believe in Abilities in Gastonia.With

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Carl Childs looks through a book containing news clippings of his work and shows on a recent visit to the Herald office. the sale of his prints, Childs has held free workshops for artists in Kings Mountain and Gastonia and one of his popular workshops was a 2012 Scripture and Scribbles Artist Workshop at the Kings Mountain Art Center at the Depot. Two super exhibits currently at the Gaston College Kimbrell Campus in Belmont are entitled “Voila,’’ an epic 2D exhibit offering a plethora of unique images, emotions, vibrant colors and

texture you are sure to enjoy. The exhibit runs through December and a portion of sales will be donated to Breast Cancer Research, Ronald McDonald House, March of Dimes, and Boys and Girls Clubs. The second exhibit, “Calente Dos,’’ a hotter than hot 3D exhibit, features a full range of heavily functional pottery and the popular “King’s Butter Trays.” There is a minimum of 30 pieces of premium pottery for visitors

to enjoy. Specially created ceramics are in the works for winter exhibits. Business Art Tactic Sales (BATS) is a 12- hour class at Gaston College for which tuition is $62. “I welcomed my class and was so excited that longtime art teacher James Converse, was among them,’’ said Childs. His newest ceramic project is sure to be a hit . Chllds has designed a chocolate fountain of clay material which he glazed last week

ready for firing in a kiln. When completed, the fountain will be exhibited and will pump chocolate for visitors to use fruit or marshmallows on a skewer and enjoy the flavor and aroma. “Kings Mountain people support the arts and has become almost a second home,’’ says Childs who enjoys all forms of art and printmaking and is writing two books. Obviously he loves with he does and does what he loves.

■ MARRIED Lineberger, Robinson wed at Botanical Gardens

WELCOME HOME - Abraham Ruff, left, of Kings Mountain, his grandson, SP/4 Daniel Ruff holding son, Jacob, and Daniel’s wife are pictured in Alaska where the Ruff family welcomed Daniel home from Afghanistan.

Pink Ribbon Tea set for Saturday SHELBY - The Cancer Center at Cleveland Regional Medical Center is observing Breast Cancer Awareness month by hosting it’s annual Pink Ribbon Tea on Saturday, October 27. The event, which promotes awareness and education, will be held at the new LeGrand Center from 10 a.m. – noon on the campus of Cleveland Community College. The tea will feature guest speaker Francheska Merritt, account executive oncology division with Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc. She will talk about the role of genet-

ics in breast cancer, and how genetics testing is helping in the fight. Attendees will also hear a survivor’s story, and enjoy entertainment and refreshments. The event is free and open to everyone. Cancer survivors and their supporters are especially encouraged to attend. All attendees will receive free admission to the Bridal Fair at the LeGrand Center following the Pink Ribbon Tea. Wear pink! For more information or to register for the tea, please call 980-4873757.

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Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens in Belmont was the setting for the Saturday. Sept. 15, 2012 wedding uniting Jennifer Jean Lineberger and Trey William Robinson. The Rev. John Futterer, pastor of First Lutheran Church in Albemarle, officiated the ceremony. Sherry Young was soloist for the program of nuptial music. Jeff Lineberger escorted his daughter to the altar and gave her in marriage. The bride wore a Timeless gown of delicate chiffon that featured a criss cross play of fabric on the front with Sweetheart neckline and a beautiful laced corsette back from which flowed the Chapel length train. Her bridal bouquet of white and purple Dendrobium orchids, green Hypericum berries, blue Hydrangea, white roses, white Cymbidium orchid, light blue Delphinium, blue Thistle, purple Lisianthus, white Freesia was wrapped together in green Ti leaves. Michelle Jones Shook of Shelby was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Sandra Davidson of Iowa City, Iowa, Erin Lineberger of Raleigh, Lorrin Plyler of Kings Mountain, and Anne Temple of Lillington. Taylor Yarbro of Evans, Ga. was junior bridesmaid. David Ray Robinson of Kings Mountain was his

son’s best man. Groomsmen were Rai Robinson, brother of the bridegroom, and Jacob Lineberger, brother of the bride, both of Kings Mountain, Cody Barrett of Kings Mountain, David Martin of Seattle, Washington and Harsh Patel of Kings Mountain. William Franklin Allen IV was ringbearer and Emily Mae Allen of Cherryville was flower girl. Ashlyn Harris was wedding director. Gracie Hunter was register attendant. The bride’s parents entertained after the ceremony at a beautifully appointed reception at Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens. Jeff and Karen Lineberger of Kings Mountain are parents of the bride, who is the granddaughter of Reatha Blackwell and the late Haskel C. Blackwell and Harold and Patsy Lineberger. She is a 2007 graduate of Kings Mountain High School, a 2010 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a 2011 graduate of Appalachian State University with a Masters degree in Middle Grades Education. She is currently teaching 9th grade English at Burns High School in Fallston. The bridegroom is the son of Ray and Twyla

Mr. and Mrs. Trey William Robinson (Jennifer Jean Lineberger) Robinson of Kings Mountain and the grandson of Agnes Robinson and the late David Robinson and the late Dwight and Bea Whitworth. He is a 2006 graduate of Kings Mountain High School and a 2010 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science. He is currently teaching 7th grade math at Kings Mountain

Middle School, is softball coach at KMMS and KMMS assistant baseball coach with the Varsity team. Ray and Twyla Robinson, parents of the bridegroom, hosted the rehearsal dinner September 14 at Stowe Manor in Belmont. The newlyweds have returned from a Carnival cruise to the Western Caribbean and are residing in Kings Mountain.

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Letters to the Editor To the Editor: On behalf of the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club, we give our sincere thanks to The Herald and everyone who attended our Fall Festival on Wednesday, October 17. Over 600 enjoyed a turkey/ham dinner and were able to fellowship with friends and officials from the area. Our next big event will be “Breakfast with Santa” on November 17 from 7:30-

10:30 a.m. Children will have the opportunity to have their pictures made with Santa and shop in “The Elves Closet” for items of $1.00 each. The breakfast will be $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. You may call Betty Gamble at 704739-3800 for tickets.

To the Editor, Opinions are apparently very personal to some people and I have been blindly unaware of how much so. Some issues are so dear to me that it’s difficult for me to imagine how anyone could view those issues differently, but they do, hence my desire to point out what is obvious to me. I welcome opposing views and the opportunity to debunk them if they are wrong or learn from them if they’re right. Yet, I know some people don’t want to hear views opposite their own. Since early this year, beginning with Amendment One, I have been expressing my opinions openly that are related to the Amendment and to other concerns about our country’s moral direction, including matters related to the upcoming elections. I’ve used public forums such as newspapers’ opinion pages, Facebook, and then emails, phone and word of mouth at every opportunity to speak out about the importance of obeying God’s laws when making political decisions; and I’ve been endorsing Romney for President. Obviously the emails, phone and direct contact are not public forum and can offend. In some cases I have stepped over the boundaries of others without realizing it. When opportunities presented them-

selves I’ve spoken up about the elections very passionately to the chagrin of some. Those times occurred when I was in their personal space in front of them or by phone or email. To those people I’ve offended I am sorry and I will not continue those tactics in personal space if you will just say stop. I’ve already sent emails apologizing to anyone offended and asking that they reply to let me know. Many others, thankfully, have told me how much they have appreciated my efforts to wake up the silent majority and get people thinking about how much we have to lose if we continue the same path of government we’ve had for almost four years. I will continue to try and accomplish my goals of changing directions of our government by public forum where people have the opportunity to read or ignore my rants. I would like to retain friends that may be loyal to either party after the elections are over. However, I will not be quiet about my convictions and neither should anyone else, unless it is an invasion of personal space and the person or persons let you know they don’t want to hear your voice.

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To the Editor: I have had many opportunities over the past few years to meet candidates for various offices and elected officials from around our great State. It is a pleasure to meet one that has the public’s interest at heart. I am proud to support Senator Warren Daniel and am honored that he would devote his efforts to support Cleveland and Burke Counties Senator Daniel has an outstanding background to prepare him for service to our State. The list contains noteworthy accomplishments such as: Eagle Scout, West Point Graduate and veteran, businessman and farm owner. All these can be found on his Facebook page or website, but I would like to add some characteristics that I have discovered personally. Warren Daniel is grounded in his Christian faith. His political platform

and his actions are evidence of that. He is a good listener and cares about our communities. He has called me on many issues that affect the infrastructure, businesses and residents of Cleveland County. He is well informed and well connected… able to make a difference in Raleigh. Personally, I like and respect both men in the race. I know Warren Daniel. I know he can get things done for our County. The decisions he makes will be based on a sound understanding of business, rural and small town life and of our shared values. He has the right stuff to have a positive impact on Cleveland County and I would appreciate your support and vote for Warren Daniel for NC Senate.

To the Editor: A graduate of Kings Mountain High School, John McDevitt certainly excelled in his dedication to the well-being of the citizens of Burke and Cleveland Counties. His exceptional leadership, creativity, and devotion through 37 years of law enforcement has earned him the coveted “North Carolina Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award.” In 2010 and 2011 he was voted the best elected official in Burke County. Nationally he received the U. S. Customs Service Award and internationally he was recognized with the Award of Honor from the International Narcotics Association. A man of intelligence, integrity and experience, John McDevitt is exactly

what Cleveland and Burke Counties need to represent us in the North Carolina Senate. He always senses the needs and feeling of others and makes others feel they are a contributing part of the whole. He gives without reservation, unselfishly and without pretense. Having grown up in Kings Mountain and having a dad (Garland) as mayor, I have seen first hand the importance of integrity and dedication in our government officials. John McDevitt overwhelmingly deserves our votes here in Cleveland County.

To the Editor: I had the good fortune to meet Patsy Keever a number of years ago when I asked her to help me with a fundraiser for the non-profit I was working for. She readily agreed and I soon discovered that when Patsy makes a commitment, she gives it everything she has. And that is what she is doing now. Her allegiance to fight for clean air and water, education, and equality for all people regardless of race, religion, culture, gender or sexual orientation are just a few of her attributes. She listens and respects you. Her campaign slogan is putting people first and that is what she has always done. She gets it! Patsy’s qualifications are impressive. She graduated from Duke University, taught public school for 25 years, served 12 years as a Buncombe County Com-

missioner and currently is serving in the NC House of Representatives. Patsy understands that people need jobs that provide a living wage; something many people in NC do not have. Supporting children and paying rent on a minimum salary doesn’t cut it. I encourage you to vote for a candidate that will truly be a voice for us in Washington. A voice that stands up but also knows how to work with others to find solutions. I live in the 10th district and it will be my privilege to vote for Patsy Keever. How much do I respect her? Enough to have a Patsy Keever for Congress bumper sticker on my car, something I swore I would never do.

Jason Falls Cleveland County Commissioner

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To the Editor: This letter is written in support of Ronnie Hawkins’ candidacy for reelection to the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners. It has been my pleasure to work with Ronnie who has led the way as a strong advocate for

abused, abandoned and neglected animals. He has helped save the lives of many animals at the Cleveland County Animal Shelter and has pushed for the current four rabies clinics held each year and for stricter laws to protect animals. At the most recent rabies clinics 1300 animals were vaccinated. He urges adoption of animals not only because he feels they are valuable pets but to also reduce the growing population at the shelter. His support and dedication to the Humane Society is also a reflection of the life of this caring gentleman.

Ronnie, a great friend and neighbor for 29 years, is not only highly qualified by his long experience on the board of county commissioners but because of his exemplary Christian values, his generosity to other people in our community, and his leadership on the county board, in his church, for many years as a Kings Mountain school board member and as a valued member of the staff of Harris Funeral Home for 38 years. Vote for Ronnie Hawkins on Nov. 6. Jan Tindall Kings Mountain

Local groups receive $2,600 in grant funds “Warren Daniel is an up and coming leader in the NC Senate. We need to keep Warren in Raleigh working to bring jobs to Cleveland County, and I am asking you to join me in casting your vote for Warren Daniel.” - Representative Tim Moore

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Two Kings Mountain organizations are among nine non-profit groups from the county to receive grants from the Cleveland County Community Organization. Kings Mountain Crisis Center received $1500 for energy assistance.

Kings Mountain Rotary Club received $1100 for its backpack program which provides weekend meals to children. Currently 46 children, who are in free lunch programs in local schools, receive food on weekends from the civic club. Rotarians are also asking for the Rotary District 46 to match their donation of $1,000 which started the program. Brenda Lovelace, chair of the committee, gave an update on the program to Rotarians at the Thursday meeting. She said that the weekend food program has grown from 30 to 46 kids and it takes a 4-5 hour commitment from club members to supply the needs. Cleveland County Community Organization was formed in 1985 to increase charitable giving resources in the county.

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Neely’s 10th birthday brings back memories for mom

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Brooklyn Hope Neely, 10, will always have a story to tell her school classmates. She was a small miracle delivered in an ambulance on the shoulder of I-85 near the New Hope Road off-ramp on the way to the hospital. Ronnie Neely wanted to nickname her “I-85” but the middle name became “Hope” after New Hope Road where Carolyn Neely gave birth to her fifth child on Feb. 12, 2002. “We almost made it to the hospital,’’ said Carolyn, who sent her husband off to work that morning thinking she was experiencing false labor pains. But around 7:30 a.m. she knew it was the real thing. So, contractions and all, she got her four children - 8, 7, 6, and 14 months - ready for school and day care. Paramedics with Gaston Emergency Medical Services found Neely at her Alpine Drive home in Kings Mountain after 8 a.m. with contractions about a minute apart. They discussed delivering the baby there, but decided they could make it to Gaston Memorial Hospital. And they almost did. Lackey and Witherspoon have six deliveries between them, although this was the first at the side of the road. They were amazed Neely was so calm. Fast forward to 2012. Keyatta is 19, Michael is 17, Joy is 16, Ronnie III is 11, and the baby Brooklyn Hope Neely is 10. Brooklyn Hope then (at left) and now (at right).

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Legals NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CLEVELAND COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK OF COURT FILE NO.: 12 SP 429 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF SUSANN R. ORA, aka SUSANN R. ORA-DURHAM, Mortgagor, to THOMAS W. MARTIN, Trustee; WESLEY L. DEATON, Substitute Trustee, N OT I C E OF FORECLOSURE SALE BOOK 1640, PAGE 767 FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Mortgagee. Dated February 23, 2010, recorded in Book 1592, at Page 386 Securing the original amount of $93,000.00 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Susann R. Ora, 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 26th day of September, 2012, 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 Thursday the 25th day of October, 2012, 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: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in Cleveland County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Located in the City of Shelby, on the west side of Miles Road and on the North side of Beaumonde Avenue; and being all of Lots No. 1 and 2 in Block “E” of the Beaumonde Terrace Subdivision as shown on Plat of Record in Book of Plats 2 at Page 28-A of the Cleveland County Registry, and being described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING on an iron in the West edge of the intersection on the rights of way for Miles Road and Beaumonde Avenue; and runs thence with the North edge of the right of way for Beaumonde Avenue, South 6142 West 106.35 feet to an iron; thence South 85-18 West 100.8 feet to an iron, Southeast corner of Lot No. 3; thence with the East line of Lot No. 3, North 034 East 174.5 feet to an iron, Northeast corner of Lot No. 3 and Southeast corner of Lot No. 19; thence with the South line of Lot No. 19, North 79-49 East 56.8 feet; thence North 63-22 East 44.15 feet to an iron in the edge of the right of way for Miles Road; thence with the West edge of said right of way, South 33-40 East 175 feet to the place of BEGINNING, according to a survey and plat by Clyde Fesperman, Registered Surveyor, dated October 20, 1980. Parcel ID No.: 18539 T H I S PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 500 Beaumonde Ave, Shelby, NC 28150 This sale is made

subject to 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 26th day of September, 2012. By: /s/_Wesley L. Deaton Wesley L. Deaton, Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 2459 Denver, NC 28037 (704) 489-2491 KMH3486 (10/17 &24/12)

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION C.A. NO. 12-CVD-982 VIOLET A. WASEMAN and KENDRA M. WASEMAN By their GAL SHARON WORKMAN and KELLY WASEMAN, Individually Plaintiffs, v. BRITTANY HOUSER, Defendant. TO THE DEFENDANT: BRIT-

TANY HOUSER: TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Complaint for personal injuries due to an automobile accident on July 20, 2009. You are required to make a defense to such pleading not later than December 3, 2012, and upon your failure to do so,

the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 24th day of October, 2012. Michael J. Bednarik Attorney for the Plaintiffs LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL J. BEDNARIK, P.A. 2004 Park Drive Charlotte NC 28204 (704) 376-0808 KMH3489 (10/24, 31 & 11/7/12)

NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CLEVELAND COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 12 SP 403, IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF DANNY C. GOFORTH and DONNA M. GOFORTH, Mortgagors, to E. SCOTT CLONINGER, Trustee; NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE WESLEY L. DEATON, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1638, PAGE 0507 FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Mortgagee. Dated January 8th, 2004 recorded in Book 1401, at Page 1266 Securing the original amount of $65,000.00 CURRENT OWNER: SHANNON D. ALEXANDER Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Danny C. Goforth and Donna M. Goforth, 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 5th day of September, 2012, 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 Thursday the 25th day of October, 2012, 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: TRACT NO. 1: BEING all of Lot No. 2 of the Whiterock Subdivision as shown on a plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 14 at Page 44 in the Cleveland County Registry, reference to which plat is hereby made for a more particular description. TRACT NO. 2: BEING all of Lot No. 3 of the Whiterock Subdivision as shown on a plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 14 at Page 44 in the Cleveland County Registry, reference to which plat is hereby made for a more particular description. Title Reference: Deed Book 1393 Page 975 THIS PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 2453 Cleveland Ave, Grover, NC 28073 This sale is made subject to 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 5th day of September, 2012. By: _/s/ _Wesley L. Deaton Wesley L. Deaton, Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 2459, Denver, NC 28037 (704) 489-2491 KMH3485 (10/17 & 24/12)

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Government

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

Blocktoberfets – Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, 618 Chestnut Ridge Road, will hold the second annual and popular Blocktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 27, from 5-8 p.m.

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 East Marion Street, Shelby.

Fall Festival – will be held Oct. 27 from 5-8 p.m. at East Gold Street Wesleyan. Included are food, games, cake walk, prizes, candy hay ride and more.

Cleveland County Sheriff’s Satellite Office opens – Meet Sheriff Alan Norman and share concerns every third Thursday in the month from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Kings Mountain City Hall.

Club Meetings Kings Mountain Rotary Club - Every Thursday, noon, at the Kings Mountain Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King St. Southern Arts Society – Meets every first Tuesday of the month at the KM Art Center (Old Depot), 301 N. Piedmont Ave. Social time is at 6:30 p.m. and the program is at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome. Kings Mountain Woman’s Club – Meets the 4th Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain’s Woman’s Club, East Mountain Street. Executive Board for Kings Mountain’s Woman’s Club – Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain’s Woman’s Club, East Mountain Street. Military Support Group – Meets every fourth Thursday of every month at Central United Methodist Church. 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, South 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. Community Trustee Council Meetings for 2012: Thursday, Oct. 4, 5 p.m. at Kings Mountain Hospital Thursday, Dec. 20, 5 p.m. at Cleveland Regional Medical Center

Hospice Nov. 3 – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hospice Administration Building, 953 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby. Camp Mostly Smiles. This is a one-day retreat for children ages 6–16 who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Participants will have the opportunity to express their grief through writing, crafts, play activities and group discussions. Professionals who are trained in grief and loss will facilitate the retreat. Please RSVP to 704-487-4677 ext. 166 if you plan to attend. Nov. 8– 4-6 p.m.“Coping with the Holidays” Workshop. Participants will be able to share and learn about the difficulties of grieving the loss of a loved one during the holidays. Meal will be provided. - Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building, 953 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby.

Church News Harvest Sale – Oakdale Presbyterian Church in Clover, S.C. will hold its annual Harvest Sale on Saturday Oct. 27 from 11 am - 7 pm. Hash plates and hamburgers will be available. A large assortment of cakes and pies will also be for sale. Hash may also be purchased in bulk. Proceeds will go to the

Community Fest – Oct. 27, sponsored by Adams Chapel Ame Zion Church, 212 Lake Montonia Rd., at the field of Curry’s Transmission Shop on Mountain Crest Rd. (Hilltop) in Kings Mountain just left of the church. Food, lots of fun and fellowship planned from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The pubic is invited. Redeemed Celebration – Faith Baptist Church, 1009 Linwood Road, will hold a “Redeemed Celebration” Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 6 p.m. The event will feature food, games and prizes. The public is invited. Country-style Breakfast – all you can eat, Saturday, Nov. 3, from 6 a.m.-10 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church, for benefit of the Costa Rica mission trip in January. Donations of $6 or more for adult plates and $3 or more for children 3-6 are asked and under 3 years free. The public is invited.

Patrick Senior Center All events, unless otherwise listed will be at the Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King St., Kings Mountain. NOV.8 – Veterans will be honored at a free recognition luncheon Nov. 8 at at 11 a.m. at the Neal Senior Center in Shelby and will be transported from the Patrick Senior Center at 10 a.m. Sign up by Nov. 1 at the Patrick Center. Tickets are $8 for all other guests. NOV. 8 – Attorney Jesse Bone will speak on ''Getting What Veterans Deserve" at 6:30 p.m. at Patrick Senior Center, 909 E.King St., explaining how to establish a claim for service connected compensation, how to qualify for special monthly pension, and DIC benefits for surviving spouses of a veteran whose death was service connected. Call 704-7396772 to RSVP, Summit Place, co-sponsor. – HL Exercise Class – 9-9:30 a.m., every Monday and Friday. – Ceramics – 9:30-11:30 a.m., every Monday. – Seniors in Motion – 10:30-11:30 a.m., every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with instructors from the Y. – Quilting – 12:30-3 p.m., every Monday, and 1-3 p.m. every Thursday. – Low-Impact Aerobics – 1-2 p.m., every Monday and Wednesday, with instructors from Shapes by Jodi. – Knitting – 9-11 a.m., every Tuesday. – Computer class – 9-2 p.m., every Tuesday and Thursday. – Bible History – 10-11 a.m., every Tuesday. – Sewing class – 11-noon, every Tuesday. – Evening Line Dance class – 6-7:30 p.m., every Tuesday. – First Place Healthy Lifestyle – 8:30-9:30 a.m., every Wednesday. – Scrapbook committee meets – 10-11 a.m., every Wednesday. – Jewelry-making class – 1-2 p.m., every Wednesday. – Healthy Lifestyle class meets – 8-9:30 a.m., every Thursday. – Intermediate Line Dance – 10-11:30 a.m., every Thursday. – Bingo – 10:45-11:30 a.m., every Thursday. – Yoga – 1:30-2:30 p.m., every Thursday, with instructor Marlene Smith. – Men’s Coffee – 9-10:30 a.m., every Friday. – Women’s Tea – 9-10:30 a.m., every Friday. – Wii Bowling League – noon, every Friday. – Zumba Gold Exercise – 1-2 p.m., every Friday, with instructors from the Y. – Veterans meet – first Tuesday of each month, 3 p.m. – Monthly birthday party – fourth Tuesday of each month, 10:45 a.m. – Depression support group – first Wednesday of each month, 10:30 a.m. – Blood pressure clinic – third Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m.

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Your guide to area events

Southern Arts Society

Reunions

All events, unless otherwise listed will be at the Kings Mountain Art Center (the old depot), 301 N. Piedmont Ave., 704-739-5585. Events are free unless noted otherwise.

The Kings Mountain High School Class of 1962 will meet for its 50th reunion at Deer Brook Golf Club in Shelby Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 6 p.m. The event will feature dinner, a cash bar and DJ entertainment.

Gateways to the South 2012 – a judged Art Competition and Exhibit, will be held through Nov. 9 at the Kings Mountain Art Center, the Depot, 301 N. Piedmont Ave., sponsored by the Southern Arts Society. For complete rules, prizes and information call 704.739.5585. The annual Open House and Art for Christmas show opens on November 18th and lasts the entire month of December. The Get Mugged date will be Saturday, December 8th from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Mug selection will be on a first come, first serve basis. This will be a day for shopping for ticket holders and give the gift show a boost in sales as well. Paper Clay Workshop – Six class sessions for hand building and sculpting with paper clay. Teacher is Richard Lee. Class day and time to be determined. If you are interested please contact SASI at 704-739-5585 and leave your name and number and day/time preferred. Come Craft with Me – Arts and Crafts class for children in kindergarten through 6th grade. Teacher will be Lisa VanderLaan. Class will meet Saturday mornings for three hours, once or twice a month depending on response. Cost will be $15 per student, per session. Class is limited to 10 students. Start date and time to be determined. Interested parents please call 704-739-5585 to save a spot. Questions please email Lisa at craftwme@gmail.com The Shutter Light Group (the photography club) - meets the third Tuesday, monthly, at 6:30 p.m. The photography club focuses on how to take better photographs with informative programs and sharing techniques between members.

Library Events All events, unless other wise listed will be at the Mauney Memorial Library, 100 South Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain. Free computer classes are available at Mauney Memorial Library in Kings Mountain. Oct. 30 from 3:30-5 p.m. Introduction to Internet. November dates: Nov. 8 from 3:30-5 p.m. Email; Nov. 13 from 3:30-5 p.m. resume; Nov. 15 from 3:30-5 p.m. Introduction to Internet. Preschool Storytime – Tuesdays, 10 a.m., 3-5 years old, and Thursdays, 10 a.m., 2 years and under, at Mauney Memorial Library, in the Community Room. Call 704739-2371 and choose option 2 for more information.

Special Events Glow in the dark golf tournament – Kings Mountain Country Club will sponsor a “Glow in the Dark Night” 9 hole Par 3 golf tournament Friday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. Cost is $15 per person and a “glow in the dark” party will be held afterwards at the clubhouse bar and grill. Halloween Party – Clubhouse Bar & Grill at KM Country Club is holding a Halloween party Oct. 27 beginning at 8 p.m. Prizes will go to the best costumes, scariest, sexiest and original. VFW Halloween party – VFW Post 9811 at 3800 Margrace Road will host the annual Halloween party Saturday, Oct. 27, from 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Finger goods, a Laser light dance floor, electric DJ and best costume prizes will be featured. Admission is $5 per person. All proceeds are earmarked for community projects of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Bridal Fair – Oct. 27 at LeGrand Center – The spectacular new LeGrand Center (Highway 74 West at E. Marion Street, Shelby) will host the 2012 Fall Cleveland County Bridal Fair Saturday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 28 from noon to 5 p.m. Brides and their families will meet with an assortment of wedding professionals to plan their dream wedding in a single day. There is no charge for brides and grooms-tobe. General admission is $5. Jewelry sale – The Kings Mountain Hospital Auxiliary $5 jewelry sale will be held Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. in the lobby of the Kings Mountain Hospital. All proceeds benefit auxiliary projects. Kings Mountain Community Thanksgiving Service – will be held at Penley’s Chapel, 1508 Hwy 216 North in Kings Mountain,Tuesday, Nov. 20. The evening will begin with a pre-service concert at 6:45 p.m. and continue with the Thanksgiving service at 7 p.m. Speaker is the Rev. Marty Ramey from Advent Lutheran Church, and music provided by Penley’s Chapel Singers. For more information call 704-750-4430 or email penleyspastor@charlotte.twcbc.com.

Zumba Zumba – Every Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, 7 p.m., Kings Mountain National Guard Armory, 300 Phifer Road. Instructor is Jennifer Stacey.

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