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Accor out, voters elect Allen, Hawkins, Hutchins ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com

Cleveland County voters ousted Democrat Mary Accor of Kings Mountain Tuesday night from the board of commissioners, electing Republican Susan Allen of Shelby and re-electing incumbents Ronnie Hawkins and Johnny Hutchins, both of Kings Mountain.

Accor, who retired Oct. 31 from the Cleveland County Schools after 33 1/2 years, had served 15 years on the commission and is a former chairman. “The people have spoken,’’ said

Mrs. Accor. “I have no regrets and I wish the new board all the best as they go forward.

Republicans took control of the county board again Election Day. Four of the five are Republicans.

With the defeat of Accor, Eddie Holbrook of Shelby will serve as the lone Democrat on the board.

Kings Mountain mortician Ronnie Hawkins led the ticket with 20,708 votes and was re-elected to his fourth term on the board. He is a former board chairman. “I just want to thank Cleveland County citizens for their confidence. With their votes I think

they believe that we are doing a good job and we put the people first. During the past four years we have worked diliSusan Allen gently to bring new industry and jobs to our county, a better quality of live and have been good stewards of the people’s money with no increase in taxes. I continue to pledge not to burden our citizens with added taxes and sup-

port incentives for small businesses because Mom and Pop businesses are the main stay of our communities. What is frustrating is that we bring Johnny Hutchins in100 jobs and lose some, but we are proud of the diversity of these industries that bring jobs to our people.�

Incumbent chairman Hutchins garnered 20,641 votes.

Allen, the political newcomer,

received 19,698 to A c c o r ’ s 17,330.

A total of 37,348 voters went to the polls or 58.75 percent.

Cleveland Ronnie Hawkins County also supported Pat McCrory of Charlotte for governor by a 24 percent margin. WCNC Channel 36 announced McCrory as the winner See VOTE, 7A

More jobs on the way for KM STEAG Energy Services announced this week plans to create 29 new jobs and invest $6 million in the next three years at the Kings Mountain industry on Linwood Road.

With technology he introduced from Germany, Hans-Ulrich Hartenstein and his wife, Brigitte, are husband and wife in business at STEAG Energy Services LLC, a rapidly growing production facility which began operations here in December 2006 with announcement to create 21 full time jobs. Since 2006 the company has grown to 63 permanent employees.

In April, the company announced an expansion of 15 full time jobs and an investment of $3 million.

STEAG Energy serves power plants throughout the continent.

The Hartensteins, who came to Kings Mountain in December 2006, in-

vested $12 million and are currently operating two production lines with 63 employees on 2 1/2 shifts seven days a week. As production lines increase they hope to employ 30-40 more and double that number by the end of the decade.

With incentives from the city and county and a grant for which the city has applied for them from the Rural Center for $384,000, the couple want to add a third and fourth production line and hire more employees.

Currently leasing the former Anvil Knitwear Plant (also former Craftspun) 15-acre site, the Hartensteins hope to purchase the site. “We are using all the space, 360,000 square feet “as is� in the several buildings but we want to add offices and more production areas, this is a good fit for us’’ said Hans who also wants to purchase the old Phenix Plant nearby for a warehouse.

The STEAG facility cleans honeycomb-like structures called catalysts.

The catalysts help power plants control the emission of nitrogen oxides. The mayor termed the process as ‘’refurbishing smokestacks of power plants.�

Last month a total of 335 truck loads went out from the local plant. An average size power plant uses 500 of the modules or catalysts.

Additionally, the Hartensteins will offer next year an apprenticeship program with area schools and colleges where students interested in chemistry and engineering can work, earn a salary and go to school, graduating with an associate degree. “We’re really excited to start this program where students, particularly those who are chemistry students and have some available skills, can work 3-4 days a week and attend

How did the schools vote?

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Putnam remembers Viet Nam BETH BROCK beth.kmherald@gmail.com

Mayor Rick Murphrey consults with Bobby Day, the contractor with Beam Construction, at the site of Patriots Memorial. photo by ELLIS NOELL

Parade, dedication planned to honor Vets The City of Kings Mountain will host the annual Veteran’s Day Observance on Monday, November 12.

The observance will begin with a parade starting at the War Memorial on Railroad Avenue, across

from the Joy Performance Center, at 9:45 a.m. The Kings Mountain Police Department Honor Guard will step off the parade and will also include the Loch Norman Pipe Band and all veterans and their families who

would like to join in the parade.

The parade will proceed to Patriots Park where the observance will continue. At the site of the newly conSee VETERAN’S DAY, 7A

When Viet Nam veteran Daryl Putnam arrived home after serving 18 months in Viet Nam, there were no flags waving, no parades, and no recognition of any sort to welcome him and his fellow soldiers home. Many of the other soldiers were spit upon, ridiculed, and even called “baby killers.�

He was at Ft. Bragg for nine weeks, in basic training.

Then he was sent to Tigerland, at Ft. Pope, LA, for special training. Located in the bayous of Louisiana, Tigerland helped prepare him for Viet Nam. Entire villages, resembling those in Viet Nam, were set up. There were booby traps and training sessions to teach him to look for “Charlie.� He stated that the indoctrination was fairly accurate, but there was nothing that could have prepared him for the real thing.

After his training at Tigerland, Daryl came home for 30 days, then, was off to Ft. Lewis, WA. From Ft. Lewis, he flew to Cam Rahn Bay,

Viet Nam. A member of the 1st Cavalry Division, US Army, he served in the combat soldier infantry, as a sniper and a “grunt.�

Except for the war, the country was very pretty. The I Corps division of Viet Nam, where he was located, was broken into four corps.

It was a demilitarized zone, which divided North and South Viet Nam. He served in Operation Pegasus, which was a mission to relieve the besieged Marines at Khe Sanh.

Daryl enlisted in the US Army on Sept. 27, 1967.

Honorably discharged in Sept. 1971, he was assigned to a reserve unit for three years.

He feels that the recognition Viet Nam veterans get today is nice, but “too little, too late.� “It would have been nice then, but it (Viet Nam) is pretty much forgotten today. Many kids 21 and under don’t even know about Viet Nam,� Daryl says. He is proud of Kings Mountain for the recognition given veterans, including the new memorial at Patriots Park.

A Kings Mountain native, he attended Kings Mountain See PUTNAM, 7A

Restaurant expected to re-open with new owner Watch for the reopening of Battleground Steak House & Grill.

The Railroad Avenue restaurant closed several weeks ago but a contract is expected to be signed this week with the new tenant.

The restaurant will fea-

ture American cuisine, including steaks, daily lunch specials, hamburgers, chicken, seafood, pasta, etc.

A grand opening is planned in the next few weeks with an announcement in The Herald.

OBITUARIES - 2A, 6A Lemeul Beattie, Kings Mountain Harry Coggins, Shelby Betty Dixon, Shelby Rev. Paul Grigg, Kings Mountain

Doris Howze, Kings Mountain Georgia Foster, Charlotte Joseph Hoyle, Kings Mountain

Ralph McKinney Jr., Shelby Freida Ramseur, Bessemer City Rachel Reynolds, Kings Mountain Donald Shelton Sr., Shelby

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■ OBITUARIES KINGS MOUNTAIN Rev. Paul Kenneth Grigg, 67 of Kings Mountain, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 1, 2012 after a long battle with cancer.

He was born January 20, 1945 in Lenoir County, NC, son of the late Florilla Grigg Beverly and Jess Grigg.

Paul was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was retired from Duke Energy after 25 years of service and was an ordained bishop in the Church of God for 15 years. Mr. Grigg was an avid hunter and gunsmith, who loved the outdoors.

A service to celebrate the life of Paul was held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4, at Yorkwood Church of God officiated by Rev. Paul Collins, Rev. Joel Shirley and Bradley Grigg. The family received friends at the church from 1-3 p.m. Sunday prior to the service.

Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain.

Rev. Grigg is survived by his loving wife of 44 years,

Doris M. Howze Retired from Neisler Bros.

KINGS MOUNTAIN Doris M. Howze, 75, resident of Kings Mountain, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain.

She was born in Orange, VA, to the late John Thomas Morris and Helen Lloyd Morris and was also preceded in death by her husband, J o h n Edwin Howze; brother, Tommy Morris and sister, Evelyn Frances Morris.

She was an active member of Central United Methodist Church and a retired bookkeeper for Neisler Brothers. She was an avid golfer, reader, and devoted friend to many.

Surviving are her sons, Gary Howze and wife Pam; Mitch Howze and wife Wanda, all of Kings Moun-

June Frederick Grigg of the home; sons, Paul Sheldon Grigg and wife, Kelly R. Grigg of Anderson, SC; Bradley Frederick Grigg and Kennon Michael Grigg both of Juneau, Alaska; grandchildren, Jessica Moriah Grigg and Sarah Elizabeth Grigg, both of Anderson, SC, Micah Bradley Grigg of Juneau, Alaska; brothers, J.A. “Sonny” Grigg and wife Rhonda of Rapid City, SD, Steve Roger Grigg and wife Gloria of Blacksburg, SC; numerous nieces and nephews; special “adoptive” family Josh and Brooke Mann and Emily Rose Mann, all of Lafayette, TN. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Arthur Beverly.

Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 2151, Memphis, TN 38101-2151.

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

tain, and Mike Howze and wife, Rhonda, Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Susan Cloninger and husband, Alan, Kings Mountain; 10 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren.

The funeral service was conducted Saturday, Nov. 3, at 3 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church by Rev. Rex Gibbs. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery.

The family received friends Friday evening, Nov. 2, from 6-8 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home in Kings Mountain.

Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 113 S. Piedmont Ave. Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or American Heart Association, PO Box 2391, Shelby, NC 28151.

A guest register is available at www.HarrisFunerals.com Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC, was in charge of arrangements.

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SHELBY –. Harry Anderson Coggins, 59, of 113 Blackhawk Dr., died Sun., Nov. 4, 2012 at his home.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home. The family will receive friends before the service from 1-2 p.m.

SHELBY – Mrs. Betty Chilton Dixon, 75, of Charles Rd., died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Rockingham County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Lola Boyd Chilton. She was a member of Westview Baptist Church and the Come & See Sunday School Class.

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CHARLOTTE – Mrs. Georgia Mae Foster, 96, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, at the Levine-Dickson Hospice in Huntersville.

Funeral services were held at 11a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, interment following in Community Baptist Church Cemetery.

Joseph Hoyle KINGS MOUNTAINJoseph Michael “Slade” Hoyle, 51, of 7008 Richmond Drive, passed away Monday, November 5, 2012 at Kings Mountain Hospice House.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday

at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel of Kings Mountain.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Ralph W . McKinney Jr. SHELBY - Ralph Wilson McKinney Jr., 79, 1238 New Crest Lane, died Tues. Oct. 30, 2012 at Hospice at Wendover.

The graveside service was held Thursday, Nov. 1, at 3 p.m. at Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery.

Freida F. Ramseur BESSEMER CITY Freida F. Ramseur, 91, a resident of Tryon Courthouse Road, died Saturday, No-

vember 3, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.

The graveside service will be held Wednesday, November 7, at 2 p.m. at Long Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain, with Pastor Dee Liss, officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Rachel Reynolds KINGS MOUNTAIN Rachel Justice Reynolds, 83, resident of 111 Rye Court, Kings Mountain, died Sunday, November 4, 2012 at White Oak Manor.

The memorial service will be held Thursday. Nov. 8, at 3 p.m. at Ollie Harris

Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends prior to the service and at other times at the home of the sister-in-law, Mozelle Justice, 111 Rye Court, Kings Mountain.

Donald Shelton Sr. SHELBY-. Donald Early Shelton, Sr., 78, of 117 Carl Lane, died Sunday November 4, 2012 at Wendover Hospice.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel of Shelby. Interment will be in Sunset Cemetery.

The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby and other times at the home.

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KMPD officers honored by city council Eight Kings Mountain police officers, K-9 Kasey, and a telecommunicator were commended by city council last Tuesday for apprehending a robbery suspect. The suspect was booked 15 minutes after the robbery happened.

Quick work by the police resulted in the arrest of Germinique Stephon Ross, 31, of 760 Ferrell Court, Winston-Salem.

He faces multiple felony charges, including two counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon, one count each of conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon, possession of stolen property/goods, possession of stolen vehicle, resist, delay and obstruct an officer and second degree kidnapping. He was held in the Cleveland County Detention Center at Shelby with no bond.

Chief of Police Melvin Proctor said

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OFFICERS HONORED - Kings Mountain Police Officers were honored at the recent city council meeting. From left, Chief Melvin Proctor, Bryan McGinnis, David Warlick, telecommunicator Dena Allen, Jimmy Buff, Chris McKnight, Stephen Skinner, Jason Dee, Chris Graham and Captain Jerry Tessneer. Mayor Rick Murphrey, at podium, makes the presentation.

ARRESTS OCT. 29: Kenneth Dean Eaves Jr., 28, Dixie Trailer Park 19, simple assault, $500 bond, secured.

OCT. 30: Joe Allen Young, 26, 604 W. King St., DWI, driving while license revoked, resist, delay, obstruct, $1500 bond, secured.

OCT. 30: A 17-year-old male was charged with failure to appear, $500 bond, secured.

OCT. 31: Jeffery Graham Foster, 46, 800 First St., possession/consuming beer and wine, $500 bond, secured.

OCT. 31: Leslie Michelle King Broome, 30, 112 Steeple View Ln, breaking and entering, larceny, possession stolen goods, all felonies, $10,000 bond, secured.

OCT. 31: David Monroe Lockridge Jr., 33, 1409 Shelby Rd., breaking and entering, larceny after break-in, possession

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that on Sept. 27 at 6:43 p.m. officers responded to a complaint call of robbery at KM Grocery, 108 W. Gold Street. Ptl. Chris Graham with K9 Kasey and Ptl. David Warlick responded and left the grocery store on foot, locating Ross at the basketball court of Kingswood Apartments near City Hall. They asked him to stop and he kept walking away.

Sgt. Jimmy Buff arrived in the area and asked Ross to identify himself and he ran. Ptl. David Warlick chased Ross up Spruce Street and into the woods behind City Hall onto Cherokee Street where Cpl. Wayne Carpenter stopped the suspect in the roadway. Ptl. Chris McKnight placed Ross under arrest; Warlick frisked the suspect for weapons and found a large amount of money, a cell phone, and car keys, all stolen property.

stolen goods, property, all felonies, $15,000 bond, secured.

NOV. 1: Richard Ruff, 36, 108 N. Sims St. assault by strangulation, a felony, domestic violence, assault, simple assault, $10,000 bond, secured.

NOV. 3: A 16-year-old student was charged with assault on a school employee, $2500 bond, secured. First appearance is Nov. 9.

NOV. 4: Chris Dalton Hall, 22, 309 Fairview St., failure to appear, order for arrest, $500 bond, secured.

CITATIONS OCT. 28: Vernon Lee Crocker, 58, Grover, assault on a minor.

OCT. 29: Eddie Lee Shoaf, 64, Blacksburg, SC, red light violation.

OCT. 30: Evelyn Skates Collins, 41, Shelby, expired tag.

OCT. 30: A 17-year-old male was cited for assault by striking another male with fists.

OCT. 30: John Allyn Cheshire III, 54, 613 E. Ridge St., no inspection, expired tag.

OCT. 31: Jeylen Benton, 18, Shelby, speeding.

NOV. 1: Alex Hernandez, 27, Charlotte, speeding, no operator’s license.

NOV. 1: Danielle McLaughlin, 21, Shelby, speeding.

NOV. 1: Thomas McGill, 63, 108 Curry Rd., improper passing.

NOV. 1: Chaquita Sims, 23, Shelby, red light violation, expired tag.

NOV. 1: Julian Ortiz, 47, Duluth, CA, speeding, no operator’s license.

NOV. 2: A 16-year-old student was cited for assault and striking another student with fists.

NOV. 2: A 17-year-old student was cited for assault and striking another student with fists.

NOV. 2: Jason Odell Bullman, 33, Gastonia, no insurance, fictitious tag, revoked

Ross was then transported back to KM Grocery for identification at 7 p.m. Officers Graham with K9 Kasey and Warlick took Ross back over the area of the chase to look for his shirt and ball cap which officers located.

Ptl. Jason Dee, Sgt. Stephen Skinner, Ptl. Bryan McGinnis and Det. Cpl. Doug Shockley were also involved in setting up a perimeter around the area and conducting the investigation. Telecommunicator Dena Allen dispatched, knowing where the officers were and if everyone was safe and kept all pertinent information entered into the CAD at KMPD during this time.

“We’re proud of our police department,’’ said Mayor Rick Murphrey in presenting a commendation from council.

license.

NOV. 3: Tony Beauford, 44, 405 Waco Rd., revoked license.

NOV. 3: Brian Martin Finch, 25, Bessemer City, expired tag, no inspection.

NOV. 3: Jalisa Denise Harris, 22, Shelby, no operator’s license, fictitious tag.

NOV. 3: Shaun Dukes, 33, no inspection, expired tag.

NOV. 3: Christina Ann Rushing, 34, 122 Yarbro Rd. Trailer 18, no operator’s license.

NOV. 3: Keith Chambers, 50, Charlotte, revoked license.

INCIDENTS OCT. 25: A resident of Alexander Street reported damage to a brick wall by a vehicle.

OCT. 29: Carolina Garden Apt., Mahogany Ln, reported damage to a window.

OCT. 29: Besco Electric Corp., Cornelius, reported theft of 12 copper leads from 195 Countryside Road in Kings Mountain.

OCT. 30: Sgt. Bob Myers reported that a camper pulled away from a campsite at Moss Lake and damaged his camper and struck an electric meter.

NOV. 2: Kings Mountain High School, 500 Phifer Rd., reported spray painting of the stadium wall, ticket booth, concession stand, and football field.

NOV. 2: A resident of Center Street reported theft of guns and equipment valued at nearly $800.

NOV. 2: A resident of Alpine Dr. reported a break-in and theft of a Panasonic flatscreen TV valued at $650 and laptop computer valued at $600.

NOV. 3: A resident of Grace Street reported theft of a 2007 Suzuki dirt R runner valued at $1950.

NOV. 3: A resident of Groves St. reported damage to a window.

NOV. 4: A resident of W. Gold St. reported suspected arson.

WRECKS OCT. 26: Officer F. L. Wittington said a driver left the scene after his car hit a Dodge van operated by Geneva Cole of Grover slowing for a red light and her vehicle hit a stopped Kawasaki operated by John Bishop, 308 E. Parker Street.

The bike rider was thrown off but uninjured. Property damages were estimated at $3300.

OCT. 26: Officer F. L. Wittington said vehicles operated

by Danny Kiser, 211 E. Bethel Rd. and Michael Smith, 1017 Brookwood Dr., hit in the parking lot of Hometown Hardware.

Minor damage was reported.

OCT. 27: Officer G. L. McKinney said a 2000 Buick operated by Steven Sutherland, 417 Fulton Dr., struck a 2004 VW operated by Madison Grigg, 109 Duchess Ln, on Shelby Road. Property damages were estimated at $4300.

OCT. 29: Officer Chris Tate reported a deer crossed the road in front of a 2010 Ford operated

by John Humphries of Shelby.

Damage was estimated at $500.

OCT. 31: Officer F. L. Wittington said a 1989 Chevy operated by Charles Mayhue of Gastonia struck a parked 2001 Dodge truck in the parking lot of Bojangles doing $2250 damage. The parked vehicle is owned by Jonathan Pharr of Ellenboro.

NOV. 1: Cpl. D. K. Davis said that a 2013 Hyundai operated by 16-year-old female rearended a 2000 Ford operated by Michael Lee Sipe on Phifer Rd. Estimated damages were $12,800.

NOV. 1 Officer F. L. Wittington cited Thomas Lee Gill, 108 Curry Rd., for passing on the right after a wreck involving his 1995 Chevrolet and a 2007 Mitsubishi operated by Chad Wilson of Blacksburg, SC . The accident happened on S. Battleground Ave. Property damages were estimated at $2250.

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Council approves additional funds for war memorial Kings Mountain City Council approved last Tuesday an additional $34,000 for the city’s new Vietnam War Memorial going up at Patriots Park.

Mayor Rick Murphrey said the funds will allow for completion of the memorial’s second phase of construction that includes a sidewalk, landscaping, and American flag poles.

The total project is budgeted from capital funds at $90,000.

In other actions, + on motion by Mayor pro tem Rodney Gordon, seconded by Councilman Tommy Hawkins, the board voted 6-1 authorizing the mayor to apply for a Small Business Entrepreneurial Assistance Jobs grant for DL Transport Inc. (Don Yarbro), a local trucking company which did not get to participate last year in the SBEA program. If the company receives the $250,000 requested it plans to expand its

Charles Street location and create 10 full time jobs for drivers and mechanics. During public hearing, questions were raised by Councilman Mike Butler who had initially asked the item be pulled from the agenda for more information and cast the “no” vote after discussion.

The city has previously administered one SBEA program which assisted five businesses in the downtown area which resulted in 11

new jobs. The grant stipulates that for each $25,000 in grant funds awarded at least one new full time job must be created or retained. No matching funds are required from the city. + renewed the contract with Southern Arts Society for lease of the old Depot building for the arts center.

Several members of the Arts Society were present and recognized by the mayor. + scheduled public hearings for Nov. 27 on request

Grover likely to see sewer rate increase GROVER - By 3-0 town council Monday night gave the green light to W. K. Dickson Company to design the improvements to the wastewater treatment facility at cost of $1.9 million.

The action means that residents are sure to get a hefty sewer rate increase in coming budgets in the next two years.

“Whether we like it or not we have to do something,” said Bill Willis in making the motion, adding, “the sooner we start the better.”

Jackie Bennett added, “We can’t fool around.”

Time table calls for design to be completed by early spring 2013; specs and permit approval on March 3, 2014; bid letting on June 2, 2014; and construction beginning on July 1, 2014.

In his presentation to the board, Brian Tripp said that W. K. Dickson Company is assisting the city in apply-

ing for a $500,000 grant from the N.C. Rural Center.

The project calls for the installation of two new pump stations to serve the former Grover Industries sewer plant donated to the town, with emergency power and force main and gravity sewer and transfer of water from the existing plant to the site of Grover Industries. Three existing steel bolted tanks and sludge drying beds are to be refurbished, among other things.

Tripp gave several potential funding scenarios, including grant applications and a 20 year loan.

“We’re ready to go forward and contract for the design, our goal is growth,” said the mayor.

In a related action Council approved the low bid of $5,150 for 335 feet of fencing at Linden Street waste treatment plant and Grover water tower. The fencing will separate property of

Grover Industries from property the mill donated to the town of Grover.

In other actions: +Grover Woman’s Club will sponsor the annual Çhristmas parade on Dec. 1 and entries are invited from the public. +Marty Mongiello urged citizens to support a train museum for the town.

He pushed for a occupancy tax, the legislature approved it and town board adopted a 3% occupancy tax on lodging places which will mean money for tourism and assist with community projects. +Grover’s Pumpkin Festival was a huge success with thousands of people turning out for the event. “Seeing people come together and driving tourism is putting us on the map,’’ said the mayor, reading a letter from a citizen thanking town fathers and volunteers for putting it all together.

Students pick President in mock election Grover students and East Elementary students split on their choice for US President.. The vote at Grover was 192 for Romney and 160 for Omana.

It was a close race at East Elementary where students voted 160 for Obama and 112 for Romney.

At Kings Mountain High School the votes were still being tallied. Some students had voted on-line and then several “gliches” arose and the votes were being counted again, according to Dan Potter, the teacher In charge of the day’s activity.

Like the adults the kids were getting into the voting spirit Tuesday.

Adult voters lined up outside polling places in town Tuesday. So did the kids - at school voting places in mock elections.

Students checked in with young poll workers to give their names and addresses, entered makeshift voting booths with their ballots to cast a vote in the presidential election. After all the votes were in they were tallied by volunteers.

Lorie Evatt, third grade teacher at Grover Elemen-

tary, and assistant, Susan Earl, spent a busy morning as students in Kindergarten4th grade voted. Evatt said that the students had learned in classes that voting is a right of the individual and their attention focused on the tight presidential race between Barack Obama and Mitt Romany for 45th President of the United States.

They also learned in class that if Romney defeats Obama that he would be only the sixth person in 100 years to defeat a sitting President.

At Grover Elementary Lucas Sanders, Rachel Whitaker, Mikey Kidd and Kayla Scism were checking off names of “registered voters” and Justin Mackenzie was directing the line that formed outside the school gymnasium. There were other volunteers who assisted in the voting procedure.

“There’s lots of excitement but I think they are learning a valuable lesson in civic responsibility,’’ said Evatt.

East Elementary students in pre-K through 4th grade came by the voting site on

their way to lunch and voted and staff members also voted during the day at East School. Fourth graders were responsible for all the posters, the voting stations and the ballot box area.

Photo from page 1A: Lucas Sanders and Kayla Scism, check off names of student voters Tuesday at Grover Elementary School.

P&Z board to review request Kings Mountain Planning & Zoning Board will hold a workshop meeting Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. on developer Mike Brown’s request for a zoning ordinance text amendment.

Brown owns and operates Hounds Campground on S. Battleground Avenue and is asking for an amendment for “creation of and definition for private recreational complex” which if passed by city council could also apply to areas zoned as general business, light industrial, and heavy industrial.

City Council Tuesday continued a public hearing until Nov. 27 to hear the workshop recommendation of planners.

Planning Director Steve Killian, reporting to city council at the recent meting, said that the original proposal as submitted would introduce some 200 additional uses to three zoning categories as permitted uses by right.

Brown’s attorney’s verbal changes to the proposal at the most recent planning board meeting significantly altered the range of the amendment which will be discussed at the Nov. 13 meeting.

A text amendment impacts all land in the city of Kings Mountain with similar zoning designations or other lands adjoining lands with zoning designations whether now or in the future, Killian told the board.

Has Hurricane Sandy affected area gas prices?

Hurricane Sandy hasn’t affected gas prices in the Carolinas, which get 90% of their oil from the Gulf of Mexico, according to AAA Carolinas. The hurricane hit an area that is a major consumer of gasoline rather than a major producer.

“This is great news for drivers,” said David E. Parsons, president and CEO of AAA Carolinas. “As gas prices continue to fall, families can expect to save more money at the pump for the upcoming holiday season.”

Factors pressuring the price downward include the drop in crude oil prices, which have declined on global economic concerns, a somewhat stronger U.S. dollar, and a decrease in demand due to the end of the summer driving season.

The national average for a gallon of gas is $3.47; a year ago it was $3.42. South Carolina has the second-cheapest gas in the country at an average of $3.07 per gallon, available as close as Grover. Other area gas prices are: $3.49 per gallon average in Kings Mountain, $3.39 per gallon average in Shelby, and as low as an average of $3.18 per gallon in Gastonia.

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said Allan Freyer, Policy Analyst with the Budget & Tax Center, a project of the North Carolina Justice Center. “The

dramatic drops in the labor force in in Winston-Salem and Wilmington are of special concern.”

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Pick up after your pets or pay a fine that could cost you from 50 to 500 bucks.

Kings Mountain City Council last Tuesday night adopted the new ordinance requiring the removal of dog feces, after numerous complaints to police about some pet owners walking/exercising dogs on city streets or residents’ properties and not picking up after them.

Complaints require an offender’s name for police to investigate. Anonymous reports won’t be investigated.

The fee for a first time offense, Class 3 misdemeanor, is $50. Three offenses could result in a $500 fine.

The ordinance states that it is unlawful for any person to maintain an animal as to constitute a nuisance; it is unlawful for any person to fail to remove feces deposited by a dog who is under the charge or control of that person or to allow any dog who is under their charge or control to deposit feces on any public street, unless the owner of the property has given permission allowing such use of the property. This does not apply to visually impaired persons, who have charge control or use of guide dogs or persons using dogs in conjunction with activities of the Kings Mountain Police Department.

Darrien Martin, third grader, dropping his ballot in the box.

year history and classrooms all over the campus are booked.

A live burn will begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11, in addition to many other rescue and fire exercises throughout the day.

For more information about the Fire College contact CCC Emergency Training Center Coordinator, Jimmy Hensley, at (704) 669-6656 or 980-721-6340.

The Fire and Rescue College is sponsored by Cleveland Community College, Cleveland County Training Officer’s Association and the Cleveland County Firefighter’s Association.

early-fall growth, the longerterm concern for North Carolina is the wide disparities in job growth across the state,”

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Murphey’s 18th annual Scooter Shed Toy Run to benefit the Shriners Burn Center, Oxford Orphanage Masonic Home for Children, and KM Police Department Shop with a Cop will be held Saturday, Nov. 17.

Cyclists should meet at 11 a.m. at 114 Camelot Court and with police escort will depart from the Scooter Shed at 1 p.m.

Free BBQ will be served after the ride.

Goal of the benefit is $5 plus a new toy per person. In event of rain the event will be held Nov. 18 at the same time.

Crimson Rose Band will provide music.

Jobs report shows positive momentum for parts of NC Today’s jobs report from the Employment Security Division shows positive momentum in job creation for most of North Carolina’s metro areas.

Cleveland County’s rate of unemployment dropped to 9.8% in September, lower than Gaston County’s rate of 10.1%.

Unemployment has dropped in all 100 counties and all 14 metro areas since September 2011, the report shows.

“While the labor market is clearly experiencing some

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Over six-hundred emergency personnel have already registered to participate in classes focusing on certifications and rescue operations. This is the largest pre-registration during the Fire College’s 18

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Everybody went wild; The Big War was over

Lib Stewart Managing Editor Next Sunday is Veterans Day and Jane Edwards has passed along some interesting information about how Kings Mountain celebrated the end of World War I. Her late cousin, Ethel Styers Shelley, lived on E. King Street

in Kings Mountain until 1927 when the family moved to Greensboro. Mrs. Shelley died in 1997 at the age of 90.

Edwards said Ethel Shelley’s brother, Eddie Styers, came for a visit recently and gave her a copy of “Conversations with Ethel 1995-97,’’ written by his wife, Eldene, of Mrs. Shelley’s remembrance of the day the Big War ended. ‘It was a memorable experience. I had been taken back through Ethel’s words. Her feelings that day in 1918 had come across as though we were in her Mama’s kitchen or running in the streets with others,’’ wrote

Eldene Styers. “Early in the morning church bells were ringing. Papa stepped outside. “The war is over!� he shouted. People were running in the streets. Mama gave us things to make noise. So much excitement, we ate without washing our hands. People were coming by for food, church bells rang all day. I can hear it now, all the church bells, kids riding up and down the street on tricycles, some in baby carriages, we could do anything we wanted. The War was over!,’’ said Shelley.

Not washing her hands before eating really stood out in

DAR promotes monument to honor African American Patriots

young Ethel’s mind. Her Mama kept close watch over the children. She was always reminding her to wash her hands before meals. That day was a celebration in Kings Mountain. ‘I heard Papa telling Mama how to do things while he was gone to the War. He was to leave for the War in the next month and we had terrible fears.

Now that the War was over and peace was declared Papa didn’t have to go to War. Mama cried, mill whistles blew, stores closed, people stopped by and ate until all the food was gone. “Everyone went wild. I will never forget that day,’’ said Ethel

Regent of the Col. Frederick Hambright Chapter 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 served but for whom no records exist.

Known details of the service of the African American Patriots are as follows: • Essius (Esaius) Bowman was from southwest Virginia, he was one of the seven or more men Draper says shot Ferguson. Except for Draper’s mention, nothing else is known about him. • John Broddy – He was described as a servant for William Campbell, but he was the only slave in the Patriot army known to be present. Draper describes how he rode within 200 yards of the battle. He was also described as resembling Campbell and is thought to be the source of reports that Campbell was not at the battle. Late in life, John Sevier and Isaac Shelby questioned whether Campbell joined in the fighting. Draper assumes this came about from jealousy. Draper quotes at least one of Sevier’s men as certifying Campbell was in the thick of the battle. No comments from John Broddy are known to exist. • Andrew Ferguson – He was born in July, 1765, in Virginia. At age 13 or 15, the British seized him and his father. They escaped. He was drafted in 1780 at age 15. He served in ten battles that year and the next. He was wounded at Camden and Guilford Court House. He served in the major southern campaigns of 1780, including the Patriot militia victories at Musgrove’s Mill and King’s Mountain, Cowpens, and Guilford Court House. He died in 1856 in Bloomington, Indiana. • Primes (Primus) – He enlisted in 1777. He was captured at Charleston and paroled. He violated his parole, was captured again, paroled, and again rejoined the army! He was wounded at Camden. He also served at King’s Mountain, Cowpens, Guilford Court House, Eutaw Springs, and Yorktown. He died in 1848 or 1849 in Roane County, Tennessee. • Ishmael Titus – He was born a slave in Amelia County, Virginia, about 1743.

He was sold twice, finally to a man in Roane County, North Carolina (possibly Rowan County). He was freed for substituting for (serving in the army in place of) his master’s son. After serving that enlistment, he reenlisted. He just missed Camden. He did serve at Deep River, King’s Mountain, and Guilford Court House. He was captured by Tories and aided Colonel Benjamin Cleveland, also a Tory prisoner, to escape. He was living in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, in 1832. “We’ve been exploring the possibility of erecting a monument to the African American Patriots at Kings Mountain for several years now, 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.�

The monument cost is estimated at $2,200.00 and the Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter has begun the fundraising campaign. “All funds raised will be meticulously tracked and used exclusively for erecting this monument, 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. If everything goes according to plan, we will dedicate the new monument on October 7, 2013.�

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 “monument fund.� Please mail it to: D.A.R., c/o Loretta Cozart, 421 Minuet Lane, Suite 204, Charlotte, NC 28217

To the Editor,

The Potato Project’s goal is to put food on the tables of hungry people in Cleveland County, NC USA. I am in a position to see this project work throughout each of its working steps.

I have helped during the pulling of potato slips, the planting of potato slips, and have watched the slips grow to full harvest. I have been there at harvesting time. I have boxed potatoes at harvest and delivered potatoes to a local Soup Lunch agency, and personally handed potatoes directly to the needy. I have seen boxes of potatoes in local church kitchens for use in their ministries.

I am a manager involved in the Soup Lunch Program that is run by a list of local churches. I have cleaned, peeled, and delivered fresh Potato Project potatoes to the Soup Lunch Kitchen for inclusion in the hot meals served on that day.

These meals go to the needy and hungry through the Soup Lunch program.

On a Thursday at the Soup Lunch going on at Shelby Presbyterian Church in Shelby, I brought some fresh Potato Project potatoes to be distributed with the rest of the groceries that are donated by local stores and food-banks. We set To the Editor: This is a public “thank you� to all the volunteers who helped to keep the Republican Headquarters in Kings Mountain open during the past two and a half months. It is also a “thank you� to the many people who came into the Headquarters building – your comments and enthusiasm have meant so much to all of

these groceries up at a certain time of the day and then allow the patrons of the program to browse through the goods in an orderly fashion. Once the goods are picked over, it is time to get ready to serve the meal. If there are any groceries left over, then they are held for late-comers. We also allow our volunteers to accept a few groceries in appreciation for their services. The potatoes were a hit and all were taken.

Then, a thin, young, haggard mother in well-worn but clean clothing came in with two little kids in tow. She just barely got there in time to receive a meal, and the grocery pickin’s were slim.

We welcomed her, fed her and her kids, and let her have the meager groceries that were left. She was so appreciative, friendly, and humble that all of us working there and seeing her felt for her. A volunteer who had picked up a few Potato Project potatoes to take home for her own family then picked up her potatoes and took them to the young mother, then presented them to her and welcomed her to the Soup Lunch program.

The young woman teared-up and almost cried at the gesture.

This is how love wins.

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■ MEDITATION What can we learn from a humble apple tree?

Dr. Jeff Hensley Pastor Kings Mountain Baptist Church Mary McEntee McGill is a teacher of worship in the Roman Catholic Church, and she tells an interesting story about growing up. “When I was a little girl,” she says, “we lived in Salt Lake City while my father went to college.” All of Mary’s paternal aunts and uncles lived in apartments and duplexes there; that is, all except for her Uncle Ed and Aunt Lil, who owned a nice brick home.

One day when Mary was all of five years old, her family was gathered at Uncle Ed and Aunt Lil’s home to plant an apple tree together. Mary loved ap-

ples and was excited by the idea of having them available at any time she wanted. The hole that her father and uncle dug was huge, at least from her childish viewpoint, and Mary was surprised by how small the little apple tree was when her aunt brought it out from the garage. “Even sitting on the ground, its roots wrapped in burlap, it was only a few inches taller than me,” she reported.

“Where are the apples,” Mary asked in dismay, for her young mind imagined that it would be fully equipped the day it was put in the ground. “Oh, they will come,” her aunt responded, “we will just have to let this little tree grow and get strong.” The next fall, there were two or three apples, and the year after that, there were probably a dozen or so. Year after year, when her family visited Salt Lake, Mary noticed that the tree was growing. As Mary grew, the tree grew as well, and at each step of its growth, the tree made a variety of contributions to the happiness of her family.

When Mary was ten, the tree became the home base for the hide-andseek games she would play with her

cousins. They would place their faces against the tree’s narrow trunk, count to a hundred, and then shout out: “Ready or not, here I come!” At age thirteen, the tree provided a canopy of shade for Mary and her cousin Shannon to have a picnic and talk about all those things that concerned them: cute boys, horrible teachers and plans for the coming school year.

It provided a firm foundation against which to sit when Mary visited her aunt and uncle after her college graduation, and when she and her new husband visited town to see family after their wedding, the familiar tree offered cool shade to dream of their future together, and in more recent years, that old apple tree has served as a gathering place for the sharing of laughter and conversation during family reunions.

Trees like Mary’s apple tree remind us of the passage of time and of the beauty of being able to grow old. They also remind us of the importance of giving glory to God at every age, and of the joy that comes from committing ourselves to providing a sheltering, solid and fruitful presence for others in God’s name.

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

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

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

Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487

Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477

Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917

Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310

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

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

Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247 Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015 Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152

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

Featured Church of the Week: First Church of the Nazarene 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

Life of Worship Ministries 405 S. Cherokee St. 704-777-2927

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NC FAST to improve operations for DSS The Cleveland County Department of Social Services is in the process of launching a new way to provide services to Cleveland County residents.

NC FAST, which stands for North Carolina Families Accessing Services through Technology, is a statewide, global case management system that will eventually be utilized in all 100 county DSS agencies. Its purpose is to provide new technological tools that will improve operations for the state and county DSS offices. This comprehensive case management system will replace 19 outdated legacy systems that have been in operation since the early 1980s. Whereas the old systems operated as information silos, the new NC FAST system will integrate information for all service programs, creating a global case management system.

The new NC FAST system is being implemented in stages, with the Food and Nutrition Services being the first program activated. All

local Food and Nutrition Services staff have completed the first wave of training and began serving new applicants using the new system Oct. 15. “The Food and Nutrition staff has done a great job to prepare for this new way of doing business. It is a big challenge, but we are ready and excited to launch this new system,� said LeSandra Pearson.

The vision is to provide a more effective service delivery system that will benefit both caseworkers and clients. Once all implementation stages are complete, this system will be in operation for other programs as well, such as Medicaid, Work First Family Assistance, Child Welfare Services, Low Income Energy Assistance, Crisis Intervention Program, and Aging and Adult Services. “As you can see, the FNS department’s conversion is the first giant step towards a new system that will have a major impact on our agency’s business oper-

ations and service delivery systems.�

As with any major improvement, there will be an extensive transition stage involving training for staff and conversion of old cases into the new system. “We will be a little slower initially, so we do ask everyone to be patient.

However, the long term rewards will benefit everyone,� said Pearson.

For example, persons interested in applying for Food and Nutrition Services will soon be able to submit an electronic application online through a web site.

Currently, people can access this web site to answer questions and receive feedback regarding potential eligibility. It is no longer necessary for people to visit the office in person. Anyone will be able to apply from any internet connection.

We hope this will be a useful option for persons who don’t have transportation or who work during normal business hours.

Once the ePass web site is

in full production, clients will submit their applications electronically. The web address is: www.epass.nc.gov.

Currently the local office is in the first phase of implementation. In this phase, the new NC FAST system is being used for new applications. Full implementation is scheduled for January 22, 2012. At this time, all Food and Nutrition Services will be conducted with the new system.

Families will have: “One-stop shopping� with one-time communication of their information and needs.

Confidence that their benefits will be determined in an expedited, consistent manner from any place in the state.

Communities will have: Increased responsiveness to community needs.

Increased community outreach.

Better outcomes for dollars invested.

County Departments of Social Services and their employees will have: Tools to help them share information and track cases across program areas and county lines.

More time to assist families as administrative tasks are automated.

Increased ability to work with families within existing resources.

Enhanced partnerships with employers, service providers and other support organizations.

Enhanced ability to identify clients’ needs.

The State will have: Access to current, accurate and useful data that is integrated across programs.

Comprehensive data on service delivery for accountability and decisionmaking purposes.

Enhanced partnerships with counties and other state entities.

Aldridges to hold Holiday Concert at the Joy Nov. 10

OCTOBERSFEST – Max Thompson (upper right) and Thomas Spicer (lower left) enjoy one of the large inflatables at Octoberfest, which was held October 20 at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 600 Crescent Circle, Kings Mountain. The event was a fundraiser for Resurrection Lutheran School, the church’s preschool ministry.

SEA OF PINK– True Gospel Holiness Church at 1608 Shelby Road in Kings Mountain had a sea of pink October 21 on the congregations’ first annual “Show You Care, Be Aware� Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Pastors LeAnn and Rick Chapman asked the members to wear pink and donate $1 per family member to be given to breast cancer research in honor of member Louise Eng who has fought breast cancer and has successfully won the battle. It was a huge success and definitely made members proud! They raised $150 to be given to breast cancer research.

Darin and Brooke Aldridge are bringing their full show band to the Joy Performance Center Nov. 10 for a special Holiday Concert. Tickets are $15 and the show starts at 8 p.m.

The band will use the concert to debut their first live album prior to its official release. It was recorded at the Red, White and Bluegrass Festival in Morganton, NC this past July. The album is a blend of the songs that earned them acclaim as the “Sweethearts of Bluegrass� and the classic country songs that have become so popular at their live performances. Both of their recent albums reached number two on the charts and the same type of success is predicted for the new project.

This is the third year for the Holiday Concert at the Joy. “The Joy is like home to us and it’s always good to come home after being on the road almost every week� says Darin. “We are doing about 100 shows a year all over the USA and Canada but the Holiday show is something we look forward to all year�. Fans attending the show can expect a mix of songs from the new album, a

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Darin and Brooke were finalists for major awards in 2012 from both the International Bluegrass Music Association and the national Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music. Earlier this year the young couple from Cherryville, NC hosted six episodes of the television bluegrass variety show Bluegrass Road. A DVD of those performances will be available for purchase at the Holiday Concert.

Tickets are available in Kings Mountain at the Joy Box Office, the Chamber of Commerce office, Alliance Bank, and Kings Mountain Animal Hospital; in Shelby at Shelby Music Center, Shelby Drug, and MW Wealth Management; In Cherryville at TAS Drug.

Tickets may be purchased on-line at: www.darinandbrookealdridge.com Order By Phone: 704 455-3437 The new video for Darin and Brooke’s song “Wildflower� can be viewed on their website: www.darinandbrookealdridge.com Click on “Recent Posts Wildflower Video�

KINGS MOUNTAIN Lemuel Dickson Beattie, 86, died Monday November 5, 2012 at Kings Mountain Hospice.

Born in Cleveland County he was the son of the l a t e Peter Cleveland and M a r y Barrett Beattie.

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Beattie was a decorated WWII Army Veteran and he was retired from the Kings Mountain Police Department and in his spare time he enjoyed fishing.

Mr. Beattie is survived by his wife, Betty Hancock Beattie; a son, Steve Beattie

and wife Desiree of Reidsville; three daughters, Christy Scruggs and husband David, Prisicilla Fletcher and husband Gerald all of Kings Mountain; Julie Sipe of Lincolnton; a brother, Quinton Beattie of Indiana; a sister Margaret McGinnis of Cherryville; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.

The family will have a celebration of life on Friday, November 9, 2012 from 2-5 p.m. at 711 Meadowbrook Road in Kings Mountain.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby NC 28150 Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Beattie.

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BRIEFS FIRST WESLEYAN CHURCH – will begin revival services Sunday with services at 10:45 a.m.and 6 p.m. and continue Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m. each evening. Rev. Roger Parsons of Gastonia, who was called into the ministry at age 15 and has been in ministry 42 years, will be evangelist. Parsons has served the Wesleyan Church in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and North Carolina. Special music will be featured at each service. The public is welcome for a time of renewal and fellowship.

ADAMS CHAPEL AME ZION CHURCH – 212 Lake Montonia Rd., will present “Women’s Explosion 2012� on the theme, “Wounded but Winning� on Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. with registration beginning at 9 a.m.

Minister Linda Hutchins will be mistress of ceremonies for the topic, “Are you focused on the finish line?� Speakers will be Pastor Caroline Allen Jones of Greater Hope Ministries in Gaffney SC, and Pastor Telecia Rann of Life in the Harvest Christian Center, Concord. Life of Worship Praise Team and Adams Chapel Gospel Choir will present music. Rev. James Woody of Gastonia will give testimony and Chantalle’s Christian Modeling Ministry will be featured.

This is a free event for women and men are also welcome. Door prizes and free lunch will be provided.

S I N G I N G  C H R I S TMAS TREE – Many families begin their holiday season by attending the annual Singing Christmas Tree, which will be held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Nov. 23-25 at Double Springs Baptist Church.

Dozens of singers blend their voices from tiers of a Christmas tree built to the ceiling of the church sanctuary and decorated with hundreds of twinkling lights.

The lyrics and the narration bring the message of Christmas while the musical accompaniment stirs the heart.

The hour-long service begins each evening at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are free of charge but are required by calling the church at 704.434.2258 (leave a message if there is no answer).

The church is located at 1130 Double Springs Church Road, just off Washburn Switch Road, near Lattimore.

Facility Inspections Facility inspections by the Cleveland County Health Department for the period Oct. 1-19 include the following in the Kings Mountain area: Asian Buffet, Shelby Rd., 94.5; Woodbridge Golf Cubs, New Camp Creek Rd., 96.5; Kings Mountain Intermediate School, 98.5; Kings Mountain Middle School 98; Kentucky Fried Chicken, E. King St., 98; Food Lion, E King St., 99; Kings Mountain High School 98; Weiner Works, Shelby Rd., 98; Love’s Fish Box, Shelby Rd., 98; and PHO Asian Cuisine, E. Gold St., 96.5.

Aid for Vets Thursday, 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 704739-6772 to RSVP, Summit Place, co-sponsor.

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Sheriff’s office NC recovers nearly $2 million from drug company receives grant Raleigh: The North Carolina Medicaid program will receive approximately $1,961,979.13 from an agreement in principle by North Carolina, the federal government and other states with Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals to resolve allegations that the company offered kickbacks and improperly marketed its drugs, resulting in false claims to the Medicaid programs, Attorney General Roy Cooper announced.

“We’re committed to rooting out health care fraud and waste in order keep costs down for everyone,” Cooper said. “We’ve ramped up our efforts and will continue to go after companies that don’t play by the rules.”

Cooper and the other states contend that Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BIPI) engaged in off-label

marketing campaigns that improperly promoted four drugs: Atrovent, Combivent, Micardis and Aggrenox for uses that were not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as safe and effective.

For example, the drug Aggrenox was promoted for certain cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction and peripheral vascular disease; Combivent for use prior to another bronchodilator in treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; and Micardis for treatment of early diabetic kidney disease. This resulted in false claims to Medicaid and other taxpayerfunded health care programs.

BIPI will pay the states and the federal government $95 million, of which $34.4 million will go to the Medicaid programs.

The settlement also resolves allegations that BIPI promoted the sale and usage of Combivent and Atrovent at doses that exceeded those covered by federal health care programs and that BIPI knowingly made unsubstantiated claims about the efficacy of Aggrenox, including that it was superior to Plavix.

The states also claim that BIPI paid illegal compensation to health care professionals to get them to prescribe the drugs.

As a condition of the settlement, BIPI will enter into a Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA) with the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General, which will closely monitor the company’s future marketing and sales practices.

Tessneer, Fulton, featured in Hometown Connection “A Penny from Heaven” is how Hometown Connection, a publication of ElectriCities of North Carolina, Inc, titled their cover story of KMPD Captain Jerry Tessneer and KMPD Officer Penny Fulton and her gift of life to him - a new kidney.

The publication used photographs of the two by Ellis Noell on the front and inside cover and wrote: “With today’s skyrocking medical costs, what do you think it takes to save a life?

A hundred thousand dollars?

A million? More”? For Jerry Tessneer, Kings Mountain Police Captain, turns out all

it took was a penny. Or rather, a Penny.”

In 2009 Tessneer was diagnosed with a kidney problem, underwent dialysis, and over time condition worsened. Doctors told him he needed a kidney to live.

Less than a month after the grim diagnosis, two colleagues at the police station asked for a transplant donor packet to see if they might be a match to give Tessneer the kidney he desperately needed. One of those who requested a packet was Officer Fulton.

In May Tessneer finally got good news. While vaca-

VOTE: Accor out, voters elect Allen, Hawkins, Hutchins From page 1A with 54 percent of the vote at 9:33 p.m. making him the first Republican in 20 years to be elected governor of North Carolina.

With a race that went into Election Night neck and neck and plenty of questions about how key battleground states will play out. It was reasonable to assume that a long night was in store before the presidential race is decided if and when.

Governor Mit Romney was leading President Obama in North Carolina by a margin of 3 percent as the Herald went to press. At 10 p.m as the Herald went to press Romney was ahead in electoral votes - 153 to Obama’s 123.

North Carolina voters were showing up in droves Tuesday and voter turnout was expected to be high in this area also. At 10 a.m.

Tuesday morning a total of 436 people had voted in neighboring Grover, one of the largest turnouts in recent memory and the line was long.

Pollsters were predicting a big turnout followed a big

early voting turnout at the Cleveland County Board of Elections and at the satellite voting site at Boyce Memorial ARP Church in Kings Mountain.

Republicans took control of the Cleveland County commission for the third time Tuesday, Election Day, with the re-election of two incumbent commissioners from Kings Mountain and a new member from Shelby.

The GOP first became the majority party in 2004 with the election of Johnny Hutchins.

In 2008 Republican Jason Falls was elected, bringing to four the number of Kings Mountain people serving on the county board. In 2012 three people from Kings Mountain will be serving on the board.

More than 1200 people had voted in early afternoon at the two Kings Mountain voting sites and in Grover it was a packed house at Grover Town Hall as voters stood in line. Election officials reported that voting went smoothly at the No. 4 township voting sites with no voting machine issues.

tioning with his family he received a call from, the hospital that a cadaver kidney was a match. The good news was short-lived. Captain Tessneer was too far away to get back to the hospital to receive the transplant.

According to the story in Hometown Connection, Chief Melvin Proctor told him, “God has something in store for you.’’ “ Sure enough, just as God closed a window, He opened

a door.

Penny Fulton was a match for the transplant on Nov. 1, 2011. The surgery was a success. Both work every day .

Penny Fulton gave a whole new meaning to the phrase Penny from Heaven.

The Kings Mountain Herald featured the couple in a front-page feature, “Early Christmas Present” in December 2011.

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industry.

The facility contains a state-of-the art bench scale reactor, the replication of actual operating conditions of a full scale catalytic reduction reactor. The company also provide x-ray fluorescence analysis on site.

Hans Hartenstein holds a B. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Stuttgart, a Masters in Environmental

classes,’’ said Brigette.

“We’re proud to give back to Kings Mountain, Cleveland County and the greater Charlotte area,’’ said Hartenstein. STEAG earned the mayor’s International Community Award in 2008 and the 2011 Industry of the Year award in 2011 from the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce.

“The City of Kings Mountain continues to promote a pro business climate.

STEAG is an excellent corporate citizen and not only will the be increasing the number of jobs they will continue to be one of our top five utility customers,’’ said Mayor Rick Murphrey. We congratulate STEAG on their expansion and thank them for their commitment to our community.”

STEAG Energy Services LLG has had a presence in the U. S. since 1992 and moved to Kings Mountain in 2007, providing cost-effective engineering and consulting solutions that enable some of the nation’s largest energy producers to meet stringent environmental regulations. Catalytic reduction installations, flue-gas desulfurization systems and ammonia injection technology makes them a leader in the

photo by BETH BROCK

PUTNAM: remembers serving in Viet Nam From page 1A High School. His brother-inlaw, David Butler, also served in Viet Nam, in the 9th Armored Division, US Army. His brother, Jeff Putnam, served in the US Army, barely missing the Viet Nam War. Daryl serves as 2nd Vice

Commander at Kings Mountain American Legion Post 155. He encourages all local veterans to join the post.

Anyone interested in joining the American Legion can call: 704-739-6387, after 2 pm. He is also a member of a group of Viet Nam veterans who meet for breakfast every 2nd Monday of the month at Mountain View Restaurant.

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a Criminal Justice Improvement Grant, to enhance the agency’s prescription drug diversion investigation program.

The grant, which was awarded through the North Carolina Governor’s Crime Commission, is for $44,105.43, with a local match of $14,701.81. This grant will fund one full-time and one part-time investigator and equipment.

Prescription drug diversion occurs when prescribed medications are diverted for use as recreational drugs.

Drug diversion can occur in three main forms: – A person goes to several different doctors, receiving prescriptions for potent medications from each and

Engineering from the University of Florida and a Global Executive MBA from the University of Toronto.

He has been in the environmental field since 1987. His experience concentrates around air pollution control systems in the fossil-fuel powered utility and wasteto-energy industries. He has published over 100 national and international papers on air pollution control.

Mrs. Hartenstein, CFO of the Kings Mountain com-

pany, holds a Masters of Economics from the University of Wuppertal, Germany.

They have two children: Max, a student in electrical engineering at UNCC, and Crista, who is completing her master’s degree in Austria and plans to work at Tega Cay. “We love Kings Mountain and working with the city of Kings Mountain has been phenomenal,’’ said Mr. Hartensein.

Mayor Rick Murphrey, Hans and Brigette Hartenstein (l-r) tour STEAG on Linwood Road. photo by ELLIS NOELL

VETERAN’S DAY: to be marked with parade, dedication From page 1A

Viet Nam veteran, Daryl Putnam, in front of the cannon at American Legion Post 155, in Kings Mountain.

Sheriff Alan Norman

sells what they do not personally use. These medications are often sold alongside illicit drugs, such as crack cocaine and methamphetamines.

– A person steals medication from a family member. They may then abuse the medication themselves or sell it to others. This method is very common because it is easily accessible, free and may not be noticed missing.

Many people wrongly believe that if medication is prescribed to someone that it is not dangerous. This problem is compounded when people continue to keep medicine that is no longer needed or has expired.

– Prescription medication is commonly stolen during home burglaries.

The goal of the sheriff’s drug diversion investigation program is to target the problem on several different levels: education, partnership, enforcement and deterrence.

Of particular interest are senior citizen groups and schools, as these are the most at-risk groups for abuse and/or victimization.

If you’d like to receive additional information regarding this program, please call (704) 484-4817.

structed Patriots Memorial Wall, as part of the observance, there will be a dedication ceremony of the Vietnam Wall at 10 a.m.

The Patriots Memorial, a public/private partnership, was designed by Ken Pflieger, AIA Architect, and is located near the entry to Patriots Park at Cansler Street and Gold Street. The design will have space for those soldiers who died in combat during WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam. The Vietnam Wall portion of the monument will be the first to be dedicated. Other dedications are planned for the near future. “The City was approached by an informal

group of local Vietnam veterans who wanted to have a memorial for those soldiers who were from Kings Mountain and killed in action in Vietnam. We realized there was no memorial for our local heroes, who gave their lives in battle to preserve our freedoms, so we found a design where we could incorporate all the wars in a memorial.” said Mayor Rick Murphrey.

All veterans are invited to be part of the observance.

There will be limited seating in front of the stage and participants are encouraged to bring portable chairs. In the event of rain, the program will be moved inside to the Joy Performance Center.

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Area Rotarians Allen Langley, Michael Cheng, Tom McNichol, Bryan Baker and Mark Patterson were in the 26-member party that climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for polio victims.

Local Rotarians ‘Push for the PEAK’ Ed. note - Dr. Bryan Baker, Kings Mountain dentist and a member of the Kings Mountain Rotary Club, writes his recollections of “The Longest Day,’’ his climb with Rotarians of District 46 to the Summit of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa, on Sept. 14, 2012.

It all began over a year ago when I received an email that our local Rotary District was planning a major project to raise funds for Polio. As a member of Rotary for over 20 years, I was very aware of our commitment to eradicate polio in the near future. Polio remains epidemic in 3 countries in the world. But the motto “End Polio Now” was about to take a more significant meaning for me in the near future. A local Rotary member had climbed Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa nearly 20 times, many of which were fundraisers for cancer research. Macon Dunnagan of Charlotte had challenged our Rotary District to Push for the PEAK- an acronym for Polio Ends At Kilimanjaro - and raise $100,000 for the cause.

My involvement began shortly after, when I mentioned the trip to my wife. I’ll never forget she said, “why wouldn’t you go, it sounds like a trip of a lifetime.’’ I’ve since joked that I’d never forgive her for that, as it set in motion 9 months of training and one week of personal trials that tested the limits of my mental and physical endurance.

Our training began on December 31, 2011 at Pinnacle Trail, what most Kings Mountain folks just refer to as Kings Mountain. As we hiked that day, I remember wondering if I could really make it up Kilimanjaro. I knew the challenge would be great at over 19,000 feet above sea level, and I questioned my ability to succeed. So for many months I hiked and trained without much discussion outside my immediate family. Along the way I met several very exceptional Rotary members, and we forged strong friendships that would eventually assure our success. With friends Tom McNichol and Michael Cheng of Shelby, and later Allen Langley and Mark Patterson, we hiked at Kings Mountain, South Mountain and Mount Mitchell. As summer passed, we were hiking 12 to 15 miles on weekends, and 5 miles midweek at Kings Mountain.

All this preparation surely helped physically, but we were to find that no training could prepare us for the altitude and associated sickness, as well as the cold and unfamiliar surroundings.

As September approached, we completed our final preparations. Our climb was compared to traveling from the equator to a polar region in 6 days. With only 35 pounds of gear to be transported by porters, we had to pack carefully. If we forgot something, it was too bad. Our personal load would consist of a backpack with 20-25 pounds of personal gear, water and clothing.

On September 7th our group of 5 climbers from Cleveland County left Atlanta for Amsterdam and then Moshi, Tanzania. We arrived late on Saturday night after over 20 hours of travel and settled into our modest hotel for the night. Sunday was final preparation day, and we had a climbers’ meeting. We were also greeted at a reception by eight local Rotary clubs from around Kilimanjaro with thanks and appreciation for our help with Polio. A local Polio survivor, who was crippled and weakened by Polio, spoke to us and thanked local Rotarians for helping him. It was a touching and memorable moment for all of us.

Early Monday morning we were off for a four-hour drive to the eastern side of the mountain, overlooking Kenya. The drive was extraordinary, as we don’t see villages and hardships like these in most parts of the United States. We passed many towns consisting of stone or mud houses, with thatch roofs. Dirt paths led over hillsides to many small houses, with dirt floors and open windows. Carts pulled by people or sometimes Ox hauled water and supplies, while other people carried 5 gallon buckets of water or a bundle of bananas on their heads.

We arrived at the park entrance to the Rongai route after lunch and began our first day on Kilimanjaro as we climbed to Simba camp at elevation 8530’ ASL (above sea level). Our first view of the mountain that evening was spectacular, as it stood over 10,000 feet above us, with over 20 miles further to hike to make it to the summit. Our first impression was “Oh NO! What have we gotten into?”

The next 3 days were great as we built friendships and strengthened our resolve to reach the summit. We camped in tents at 2nd Cave and 3rd Cave and finally arrived at Kibo on Thursday with elevation 15,500 feet. This final day before

Kings Mountain’s Bryan Baker posts a “go Heels” flag on top of Africa’s highest mountain as he reaches the summit in his climb with Rotarians to fight polio. the summit attempt began the longest days of our life. Arriving after a five-hour hike, we tried to rest until dinner, but with the cold and the wind blowing, it was very difficult.

Many had begun to feel the effects of altitude since Wednesday morning as we passed through 12-14,000 feet. The air became thin, and breathing much more difficult. A short 150’ walk left you winded and breathing hard. After a small dinner we bundled up in our sleeping bag again to await the long anticipated 10 p.m. wake up.

I tossed and turned as I tried to sleep that final afternoon.

We arose and clothed for the below freezing temperature, and then we began our summit climb at 11 p.m. We anticipated arriving at the crater rim around sun up, but that depended on many factors. Climbing was slow, as temperatures remained in the low to mid teens. We climbed in complete darkness, with only our headlights illuminating the way. Looking down the trail, you saw what looked like a serpentine formed by a string of small white lights winding down below. The volcanic “scree” is composed of ash, dirt and small gravel among larger rocks and boulders. As we climbed three steps, it seemed as if you slid back one. Hour after long hour we pressed on, many times almost asleep on our hiking poles or wanting to lean against the climber in front of us. The guides continued saying “no sleeping” and “Pole Pole,” which means slowly, slowly. To properly acclimatize, you must proceed slowly, and be ready to descend if signs of altitude sickness appear.

My group reached Gilman’s Point, elevation 18,600’ ASL, at 6:15 a.m., just as the sun began to rise over Kilimanjaro.

It was a beautiful morning, filled with a sense of accomplishment and emotions. But for some, the challenge was not over. The Uhuru peak, at 19,344’ ASL, stood another 750’ above us and would require another 3 hours to reach and return to Gilman’s point. Many were exhausted or couldn’t continue due to the altitude or other ailments. As I looked to several of my friends, I knew I would press on.

The final climb to the Uhuru peak, considered the Roof of Africa, was not especially difficult or steep, but after the night climb to Gilman’s point and now being at nearly 19,000 feet, it was very difficult. I remember seeing a pile of rocks and making that my next goal as I slowly made my way up.

We stopped for a light snack at Stella’s point with water bottles partially frozen but the sun up and temperatures rising. I told my guys I’m going on, not sure who would follow as

both were having altitude problem. As I neared the sign congratulating you on reaching the summit, I looked back to see both Tom and Mark on my heels. One of the greatest moments was reaching the top with these two friends from Cleveland County. I’m proud of what each of these guys did to continue in the face of extreme adversity. After taking 30 minutes for pictures and to view the mountain, we had to begin the descent to a lower altitude to recover.

Many will tell you the descent is as difficult at the climb.

You are already tired, and you have been at high altitude for over 3 hours, so your knees and feet take a toll. The good news is that the air gradually improves, and it is warmer. I arrived back at camp at 12:30 after a climb of 13 ½ hours. But the day wasn’t over yet. We rested maybe two hours, including a 45-minute nap, before the final five-hour hike down to 12,000’ ASL that night. We arrived at Horombo after hiking 18 ½ hours in a 24 hour period, with very little sleep. Thus the longest days end, with complete exhaustion but a true sense of accomplishment. The last night on the mountain preceded our last eight-hour hike out to the buses to town. All in all we hiked 55 miles in six days.

What I took from this is you can accomplish great things, especially when in company with like-minded associates with a common goal. We built life long friendships, a sort of fraternity that a person outside the group just can’t understand. One of our physically strongest climbers, a Desert Storm veteran, told me he was an emotional basket case. That says a lot, because we put every ounce of will and determination we had into this climb and left no reserve on that mountain. Our common purpose, combined with the camaraderie of our Rotarian group, compelled us up the mountain.

Some told me they came to the mountain to lose something. While I didn’t press that issue, I think many of us climbed for personal reasons, maybe in some cases to overcome something, maybe a bad memory, a personal loss, or just to move on with life. I was told as much by several climbers. It’s funny how being cold and dark in a very strange environment changes your thinking, more to a basic survival mode as the worries of our normal life fade away. Now I don’t want to equate our journey to something truly life threatening, as maybe our soldiers and veterans have experienced, but being in an event that puts you on the edge of your See ROTARIANS, 4B

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KM Woman’s Club The Kings Mountain Woman’s Club will sponsor a “Breakfast with Santa� from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Nov. 17 at the club house, 109 Mountain Street.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children. A full breakfast plus pancakes in the shape of reindeer will be served. Photos with Santa will be made from 8:3011:30 a.m. by a professional photographer.

An Elf Closet will allow children to shop privately for $1 items.

Contact any member of the Woman’s Club for tickets or call Anne Gamble, 704 739-3561 or Ann Bennett at 704-7397789.

Linda Appling prepares breakfast for Breakfast with Santa at the 2011 event.

This year’s event is Nov. 17 at the Woman’s Club.

FALL FESTIVAL AT DIXON - The Fall Festival/Family Night at Dixon Presbyterian Church Oct. 28 attracted a large crowd of children in Halloween costumes. L-R front row, Gavin Stevenson, Luke Hamrick, Bethany Payne, Noah Coleman, Sarah Johnsonbaugh, and Nicole Poston. Middle row, Kaylee Henderson, left, and Alexandra Stewart. Back row, from left, Laney Johnsonbaugh, Brandon Dover, Isabelle Walton, Kalie Yarborough, Mandy Breakfield, Savannah Poston, Nicholas Stewart, Alyssa Newton, Mary Bearfield and Kylie Bearfield. photo by GARY STEWART

photo by LOIS BLANTON

Trashformation Tonya Wilson, left, presents certificate to Jill Lineberger and Girl Scout Troops 245 and 371 for their Art of Transformation display at the Woman’s Club Fall Festival.

The first place award in the adult category went to Johnsie Reavis, not pictured, for her funny shoes created of funny paper, the comics.

Below- Prize winners in the recent Art of Trashformation contest were front row,from left, Caleb Lowery, first;

Makensi Corn, second; and Ryley Brown, third. Second row, Masey Pittman and

Sam Gebhardt; and back row, Morgan Canniff, Mrs. Knight and Ebru Kurt.

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ANGEL TRUMPET BUSH - This angel trumpet bush, at the home of Lillie Mae Styers, at 200 Fulton Street, is all abloom and decorates the Styers’ yard.

Magnolia Garden Club arrange buds & blooms The Magnolia Garden Club met at the home of Bess Phifer on October 23, 2012. Nine members were present. Delicious refreshments were enjoyed with many compliments to the hostess. The Collect was read, and the meeting was called to order by the Vice President Diane Hollifield.

The minutes were read and approved, followed by the treasurer’s report. Old and new business were discussed.

The program was facilitated by Diane Hollifield.

Each member was asked to bring their favorite flower container to the meeting, or a container that presented a challenge when arranging flowers. For each container presented, ideas for arrangements were solicited from the members. All aspects of flower arranging were considered. The Federation “Scale of Points for Flower Arrangement� was used to give suggestions for each container such as color combinations, relation of shape, and size of the container to the flowers. The club discussed the types of arrangements to use when the container is a piece of art in its own right. Bess Phifer shared many ideas while showing different containers in her home, each of which she had used in various settings through the years.

Arrangements by Sue Drye and Maxine Bennett were critiqued and specimens were presented.

DKG donates meals to Backpack Project The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met recently at First Baptist Church in Cherryville. Former President Connie Bell, left, presented $200 worth of prepared meals to current President Millicent Heavner to be used for the DKG Backpack Project. The meals were donated by the Faithful Seekers Sunday School Class of Advent Luteran Church in King’s Mountain.

Photo by Jewell Vinson

Brian Wetherell pens novel Brian Wetherell has written and published a novel, “All My Sins Remembered (The Broken Empires) and his novel is available for sale on Amazon.com.

Wetherell’s wife, Dawn, is a member of the staff of Kings Mountain Intermedi-

ate School.

Brian’s inspiration for his novel was his dad, a former Marine who served in Vietnam.

Writing a novel and having it published has been a lifelong dream of the author.

Garden Club 60th anniversary Town and Country Garden Club will celebrate its 60th anniversary at the Nov. 8 meeting at 7 p.m. at the Patrick House at First Presbyterian Church.

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KMHS students attended and Engineering & Marketing Fair October 19 to learn about career opportunities.

Students ‘Make it Work’ at Engineering & Manufacturing Fair Thirty KMHS students were able to attend “Making it Work,” an Engineering & Manufacturing Fair hosted by PPG Oct. 19 and developed through cooperation of the Business Education Alliance, PPG Foundation, Cleveland County Economic Development, Region C Workforce Development Board, and North Carolina State University.

The purpose of the event was to create awareness and build excitement among local high school jun-

iors and seniors about career opportunities in engineering and manufacturing.

Manufacturing in Cleveland County is growing rapidly and bright talent is needed to fill the demands and future needs of manufacturers.

Eleven other Cleveland County businesses were present and helped cosponsor the event. Those included Clearwater Paper Corporation, Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG), Curtiss-Wright Flight Systems, Hanwha L&C, Imerys Mica

Kings Mountain, Kendrion FAS Controls, MACO Incorporated, Pioneer Motor Bearing, PPG, Purolator – EFP, Rockwood Lithium, and Steag Energy Services. Five colleges were also represented during the showcase event including North Carolina State University, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Western Carolina University, Cleveland Community College and Isothermal Community College.

Over 150 students participated from Kings Mountain, Burns, Crest,

Shelby, and Cleveland County Early College High Schools. The schedule for the day included a welcome and orientation by Greg McGinnis, PPG Plant Manager; a tour of the facility and explanation of manufacturing processes; a showcase of local manufacturers and post-secondary colleges & universities; a “Wind Power Challenge” engineering competition sponsored by NCSU; and a time of door prize drawings.

Adam Smith, Calan Sherrin, and

David Story won the Wind Power Challenge for KMHS, received a $50 gift card, and had the highest score among the five high schools for the day’s challenge. Each student attending received a free tshirt, and a chance to win prizes during the drawings. Other lucky winners from KMHS included Andrew Buchanan (iPad), Chris Allen (flashdrive), and Will Boyles (headphones).

Students expressed appreciation to the sponsors.

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Students to perform in NC Honors Chorus Local elementary students who will perform in the NC Honors Chorus in Winston-Salem on Sunday and selected by audition were recognized at the Community Breakfast held by Cleveland County Schools Thursday. Pictured above are, from left, Alyssa Newton, Jamie Nivens and Savannah Whisnant, all of KM Intermediate School, and Resse Skye of North Elephoto by LEIGHANNE NEWTON mentary School. The event was held at Shelby Middle School.

East Elementary 1st nine week awards Kiwanis Terrific Kids: Kindergarten: Teddy Brooks, Kaylie Humphries, Brooke Waseman, James Alton, Taylor Roper, Khamarr McSwain.

First Grade: Alayla Williams, John Swink, Dezirae Jenkins, Tony Latham, Brittany Blanton, Chloe Hudson.

Second Grade: Stetson McDaniel, Natalie Silvers, Abigail Latham, Ja’Vion Burris, Brianna Harrelson, Havon Surratt Third Grade: Jacob Allison, Tyler Clack, Kelsey Goode, Marah Cook, Da’Shaunn Black, Melanie Buchanan,.

Fourth Grade: Haylee Dockery, Connor Goodson, Brianna Reid, Cameron Cordle, Madison Ellis, Seth Morrow.

Principal Pal Homework Award: Kindergarten: (Anthony) Jayden Adams, Jayson Bejin, Daquan Bess, Nadalea Blackmon, Teddy Brooks, Cheyenne Calhoun, Camden Cobb, Kaylie Humphries, Maileyana Kirksey, Cam Melton, Hayden Mills, Jacob Morrow, K’Layjia Perry, Aaron Plyler, Tristian Pressley, Jordan Quick, Dylan Walker, Sergio Suarez. (Canniff) James Alton, Jeremiah Brooks, Gavin Cutler, Kaidence Farley, Brooke Hamrick, Keaton Hedgpeth, Lanadia Hillman, Abby Hord, Jabari Hoyle, Hunter Martin, Lilly Phillips, Carter Pressley, Kendall Rayfield, Cole Richardson, Kinsley Scism, Brooke Waseman, Isaiah Wood, Aden Green, (Rawls) Addie Wallace, Cameron Parker, Cody Morrow, Deziray Gantt, Elijah Black, Hayden Lawson, Jacob McMurray, Kendall

Stone, Kevin Cardenas, Michael Cleary, Nathan Simpson, Klay Short, Saniyah London, Taylor Roper, Tyler Russell.

First Grade: (Bridges) Melissa Brooks, Trinity Fields, Nathan Howell, Victoria Lovell, Colin Mates, Caden Pierce, Marina Thomas, Kevin VallejoAvila, Alayla Williams, Alexis Green, Kassiah Patterson, Kallie McCoid, Tamia Smith, Gabriel Cordle, Hailey Lawson.

(McEntire) Cameron Bell, Brooke Blanton, Chloe Faircloth, Adam Harrelson, Ke’Azha Hartgrove, Jayden Jackson, Dezirae Jenkins, Sydney King, Tony Latham, Preston Lattimore, Riley Powers, Arielle Ritch, Stephen Springer, Toy Wishon. (Morrissette) Brenda Perez, Brittany Blanton, Elijah Campbell, David Creighton, Paxton Davis, Regan Gaddy, C J Houser, Chloe Hudson, James Petrilli, Mason Weaver, Kaitlan Wilson, Robbie Wishon, Austin Putnam, Eli Wolfe.

Second Grade: (Hardin) Heaven Carpenter, Jeremiah Ellis, Logan Farmer, Madelyn Helms, Kyle Jackson, Blake Lovell, Stetson McDaniel, Jakayhe Minor, Jailen Moore, Gabriel Olsen, Ryan Parker, Makylah Reid, Natalie Silvers, Erik Solis, Caleb Tessiner, Gavin Tindal, Daniel Willis, Alyee Wilson. (Miller) Madison Buchanon, Jordan Ellis, Jacob Hamrick, Colin Degree, Kylie Hemphill, Jayden Henderson, Tyler Humphries, Abby Latham, Michael Lubas, Noah Muller, Hannah Stone, Anna Wells, DeAntonio Griffin, Karlie Postell. (Self) Brianna Harrelson, Sarah Hudson, Tyler

Myers, William Nail, Gage Noblett, Gabriel Ramsey, Vanyah Roberts, CoRey Simpson, Gracie Skidmore.

Third Grade: (Davis) Maria Cavazos, Jada Goode, D J King, Andrea Melton, Annie Merritt, Joshua O’Dell, Mark Petrilli, Katherine Rayfield, Brittney Sanders, Kayleigh Sauls, Elise Smith, Taylor Watson, Seth Wood, Tyler Clack.

(Hensley) Baylee Briggs, Kalin Brooks, Seth Campbell, Savion Chisholm, Tristin Hicklin, Natalie Hord, Leslie Pena, Kole Short.

(Thomas) DaShaunn Black, Layson Breakfield, Melanie Buchanan, Samuel Butler, Michael Criswell, Katherine

Knight, Cadyn Martin, Darrien Martin, Grace Olsen, Isaac Reid, Jordyn Sanders, SaraBeth Seaward, K’Jaylyn Smith, Matthew Springer.

Fourth Grade: (McDaniel) Kyann Crocker, Haylee Dockery, Faith Bradley, Jaden Fields, Connor Goodson, Natalie Green, Hayley McKenzie, Bryan Packer, Keylon Parker, Sabrina Parker, Landon Phillips, Desmond Ross, Nathan Winebarger.

(McSwain) Leann Allen, Victoria Bowden, Maliyah Cook, Cameron Cordle, Antiona Griffin, Haley Hall, Tommy Moore, Brianna Reid, Precious Roberts, Elijah Skid-

K-6 graders on “A” roll: Aleena Hines, Alex Franklin, Aliyah Ledford, Briana Dover, Cassie Summers, Elijah Adams, Emma Kate Proctor, Emma Still, Hannah Nenoner, Kaitlyn Canipe, Kayleigh Hamrick, Kyle Johnson, Laney Johnsonbaugh, Lilly Renn Mandy Breakfield, Mikayla Griffin, Noah McMurray, Rachel Morgan, Raegan Majors, Rebecca Meloin, Sailor Shriner, Samantha Whetstine, Sunny Chapman, Titus Clark.

K-6 graders on A-B roll: Abby Canipe, Cale Woodard, Christopher Clary, Elaina Grayson, Emma Huntsinger, Hailey Lockard, Haley Etters, Hannah Clark, Hayden Whetstine, Jacob Whetstine, James

Woodard, Jonathan Dixon, Jordan Patterson, Julian McCallum, Kaleb Peterson, Kyndal Conrad, Owen Patterson, Parker McSwain, Payton Sparrow, Robert Reever, Samuel Woodard, Sarah Keener, Trey Bradford, Wesley Etters, and Zachary Price.

7th-12h graders on A roll: Chad Gunter, Colton Franklin, Desiree White, Gracie Renn, Isabelle Renn, Jessica Terry, Kaitlyn Still, Miranda White, Natalie Wagner, and Victria Reid.

7th-12 grade Å/B honor roll: Caleb Clary, Canaan Sullens, Chandler Summers, Cody Lavender, Harltey Plyler, Jacob Keener, Jesse Wagner and Sumer Rhom.

Burns is Custodian of the Month The Custodian of the Month Program at Kings Mountain High School is designed to recognize a custodian who exhibits exceptional work ethic, an attitude of service, and attention to detail.

Charlie Burns is Custodian of the Month for Kings Mountain High School. Mr. Burns has served Kings Mountain High School since 2005. Mr. Burns is married to Linda and has a son, Wes, a daughter, Amanda and three grandchildren. Mr.

Charlie Burns Burns loves his job and takes great pride in serving Kings Mountain High School. He comes to work each day to serve the students and staff.

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EAST AWARDS: 1st nine weeks From page 3B more, Austin Thompson, Dagan Whittaker. (Wright) Michael Blanton, Madison Ellis, Corbin Haas, Azariea Hampton, Gage Hildreth, Seth Morrow, Austin Parker, Kylee Patterson, Shaelin Smith, Devan Worley.

A Honor Roll: First Grade: (Bridges) Melissa Brooks, Trinity Fields, Victoria Lovell, Marina Thomas, Kevin VallejoAvila, Tamia Smith, Gabriel Cordle, Colin Mates. (McEntire) Toy Wishon, Tony Latham, Cameron Bell, Brooke Blanton, Sydney King, Arielle Ritch, Chloe Faircloth. (Morrissette) Brittany Blanton, Reagan Gaddy, Destini Holland, C J Houser, Chloe Hudson, Austin Putnam, Mason Weaver, Robbie Wishon, Eli Wolfe.

Second Grade: (Hardin) Blake Lovell, Caleb Tessiner, Gavin Tindal, Heaven Carpenter, Jailen Moore, Logan Farmer, Makylah Reid, Stetson McDaniel. (Miller) Jacob Hamrick, Caleb Holland, Michael Lubas. (Self) Sarah Hudson, Gage Noblett.

Third Grade: (Davis) Jada Goode, Mark Petrilli, Elise Smith, Taylor Watson.

(Hensley) Baylee Briggs, Kalin Brooks. (Thomas) SaraBeth Seaward Fourth Grade: (McDaniel) Hayley McKenzie.

(Wright) Michael Blanton, Kylee Patterson AB Honor Roll First Grade: (Bridges) Nathan Howell, Hailey Lawson, Caden Pierce, Carter Simpson, Kassiah Patterson, Alexis Green. (McEntire) Jayden Jackson, Stephen Springer, Preston Lattimore, Colby Cox. (Morrissette) Paxton Davis, Abigail Sewell, James Petrilli.

Second Grade: (Hardin) Alyee Wilson, Daniel Willis, Erik Solis, Natalie Silvers, Ryan Parker. (Miller) Ja’Vion Burris, Colin Degree, Kylie Hemphill, Abigail Latham, Noah Muller, Karlie Postell.

(Self) Brianna Harrelson, Austin Hudson, William Nail, Gracie Skidmore.

Third Grade: (Davis) An-

drea Melton, Joshua O’Dell, Katherine Rayfield, Brittney Sanders. (Hensley) Savion Chisholm. (Thomas) Haley Hudson, Layson Breakfield, Samuel Butler, Katherine Knight, Cadyn Martin, Darrien Martin, Grace Olsen, Jordyn Sanders, K’Jaylyn Smith.

Fourth Grade: (McDaniel) Kyann Crocker, Haylee Dockery, Jaden Fields, Natalie Green, Landon Philliips, Desmond Ross, Nathan Winebarger.

(McSwain) Cameron Cordle, Haley Hall, Tommy Moore, Brianna Reid. (Wright) Madison Ellis, Corbin Haas, Azariea Hampton, Gage Hildreth, Seth Morrow, Austin Parker, Shaelin Smith, Devan Worley.

P E Awards (K-1): Tristian Pressley, Brooke Waseman, Kevin Cardenas, Austin Silvers, Ke’Azha Hartgrove, Reagan Gaddy.

(2-4): Jakayhe Minor, Ja’Vion Burris, Sarah Hudson, Maria Cavazos, Hatalie Hord, SaraBeth Seaward, Bryan Packer, Cameron Cordle, Michael Blanton.

ART Awards (K-1): Tyler Russell, Kendall Rayfield, Kaitlyn Wilson, Eli Wolfe (2-4): Alyee Wilson, Havon Surratt, Marah Cook, Damien Carpenter, Austin Parker, Madison Ellis.

Music Awards (K-1): Camden Cobb, Maileyana Kirksey, James Alton, Lillian Phillips, Kevin Cardenas, Addison Wallace, Robbie Wishon, Destini Holland, Toy Wishon, Dezirae Jenkins, Colin Mates, Victoria Lovell.

(2-4) Blake Lovell, Jailen Moore, Daquan Adams, Vanyah Roberts, Ja’Vion, Burris, Abigail Latham, Jacob Allison, Katherine Rayfield, Savion Chisholm, Mackenzie Smith, Layson Breakfield, Haley Hudson, Nathan Winebarger, Kyann Crocker, Dawson Postell, Precious Roberts, Gage Hildreth, Kylee Patterson.

Phonics Award: (K-1) Jordan Quick, Kinsley Scism, Nathan Simpson, Melissa Brooks, Cameron

Bell, C J Houser.

(2nd) Jailen Moore, Kylie Hemphill, Sarah Hudson Science Award: (K-1) Cam Melton, Jabari Hoyle, Deziray Gantt, Colin Mates, Adam Harrelson, Jacob Nicholson.

(2-4) Kyle Jackson, Ja’Vion Burris, Gabriel Ramsey, Jada Goode, Leslie Pena, Cadyn Martin, Nathan Winebarger, Leann Allen, Corbin Haas.

Math Award: (K-1) Tristian Pressley, Carter Pressley, Tyler Russell, Trinity Fields, Brianna Johns, Eli Wolfe.

(2-4) Jeremiah Ellis, Colin Degree, Austin Hudson, Mark Petrilli, Kalin Brooks, Haley Hudson, Hayley McKenzie, Haley Hall, Kylee Patterson.

Social Studies Award: (K-1) Jayden Adams, Cole Richardson, Elijah Black, Marina Thomas, Curtis Simpson, Brenda Perez.

(2- 4) Ryan Parker, Jayden Henderson, Jammie Quick, Taylor Watson, Seth Campbell, Jacob Lingerfeldt, Landon Phillips, Maliyah Cook, Devan Worley.

Reading Award: (K-1) Aaron Plyler, Kaidence Farley, Michael Cleary, Victoria Lovell, Ke’Azha Hartgrove, Destini Holland.

(2-4) Blake Lovell, Michael Lubas, Samuel Lattimore, Mark Petrilli, Baylee Briggs, SaraBeth Seaward, Natalie Green, Cameron Cordle, Shaelin Smith.

Handwriting Award: (K-1) Hayden Mills, Brooke Hamrick, Kevin Cardenas, Kevin Vallejo-Avila, Arielle Ritch, Reagan Gaddy.

(2-4) Alyee Wilson, Karlie Postell, Caharie Johnson, Maria Cavazos, MacKenzie Smith, Melanie Buchanan, Jaden Fields, Christian Quevedo-Johns, Gage Hildreth.

Good Character Award: August/September trait – RESPECT (K-1) Dylan Walker, Lanadia Hillman, Kendall Stone, Austin Silvers, Riley Powers, Abby Sewell.

(2–4) Makylah Reid,

Caleb Holland, Tyler Myers, D J King, Dre Hill, Matthew Springer, Bryan Packer, Dagan Whittaker, Corbin Haas.

October trait - RESPONSIBILITY (K-1) Camden Cobb, Isaiah Wood, Hayden Lawson, Alexis Green, Chloe Faircloth, Kaitlan Wilson.

(2–4) Gavin Tindal, Jacob Hamrick, CoRey Simpson, Kayleigh Sauls, Natalie Hord, Grace Olsen, Kyann Crocker, Victoria Bowden, Austin Parker.

Perfect Attendance for 9 weeks: (K–1) Anthony – Jayden Adams, Nadalea Blackmon, Teddy Brooks, Cheyenne Calhoun, Camden Cobb, Jacob Morrow, Tristian Pressley, Jordan Quick, Sergio Suarez.

Canniff – Jeremiah Brooks, Kaidence Farley, Lanadia Hillman, Cole Richardson, Kinsley Scism, Brooke Waseman, Isaiah Wood.

Rawls – Elijah Black, Kevin Cardenas, Cody Mor-

November 7, 2012 row, Taylor Roper, Tyler Russell.

Bridges – Melissa Brooks, Gabriel Cordle, Trinity Fields, Nathan Howell, Hailey Lawson, Victoria Lovell, Colin Mates, Kallie McCoid, Kassiah Patterson, Austin Silvers, Carter Simpson, Tamia Smith, Kevin Vallejo-Avila, Alayla Williams.

McEntire –Brooke Blanton, Colby Cox, Jayden Jackson, Tony Latham, Arielle Ritch.

Morrissette – Brittany Blanton, David Creighton, Paxton Davis, Regan Gaddy, Destini Holland, C J Houser, James Petrilli, Austin Putnam, Abigail Sewell, Mason Weaver.

Perfect attendance (2–4) Hardin – Blake Lovell, JaKayhe Minor, Makylah Reid, Natalie Silvers, Gavin Tindal, Daniel Willis.

Miller – Jordan Ellis, Jacob Hamrick, Abigail Latham, Michael Lubas, Karlie Postell.

Self – Daquan Adams, William Nail, Jammie Quick,

Gabriel Ramsey, Vanyah Roberts, CoRey Simpson, Gracie Skidmore.

Davis – Christopher Barnette, Tyler Clack, Jada Goode, Annie Merritt, Joshua O’Dell, Mark Petrilli, Katherine Rayfield, Elise Smith, Taylor Watson.

Hensley – Kalin Brooks, Jessica Cox, Stacy Hannon, Tristin Hicklin , Dre Hill, Natalie Hord, Leslie Pena, Mackenzie Smith.

Thomas – Dashaunn Black, Layson Breakfield, Michael Criswell, Katherine Knight, Grace Olsen, Jordyn Sanders, Lona Sewell, K’Jaylyn Smith.

McDaniel – Kyann Crocker, Haylee Dockery, Connor Goodson, Natalie Green, Keylon Parker, Nathan Winebarger.

McSwain – Chase Barnette, Cameron Cordle, Christian Quevedo-Johns, Brianna Reid, Precious Roberts, Elijah Skidmore.

Wright – Michael Blanton, Gage Hildreth, Kylee Patterson, Kadance Revels.

ROTARIANS: ‘Push for the PEAK’ From page 1B limits can change your perspective of what is important in life. And we were a long way from the comforts of the glorious USA, with all the conveniences, safety, comforts and medical care if the situation requires such.

For me personally, it was the huge challenge of the climb, coupled with my drive to do things others just don’t see possible and would never attempt. I’m just wired a little differently I guess.

My strength was in my family, and my drive came partly from seeing my wife and kids’ faces when I told them the old man didn’t quit. I never envisioned telling them anything otherwise. I relied on my faith, as I talked with God, and songs from church flooded my mind.

My friend Rob Bazzle sings “I’m going to make it, He

already said that I would.”

While I know this lyric in no way relates to my endeavor, it played through my mind many times, and I found comfort and happiness in hearing its tune.

I think whatever the reason, the common cause was to End Polio Now. As such, we reached personal goals, personal gratification and accomplishment. But Polio persists in 3 countries, and as we near our financial goal, I know each Rotarian associated with this project is proud for our part, but realizes work remains.

Thanks to all who contributed financially to the cause, and also to those who provided prayer support. We really appreciate each of you. I know I could not have made it without the support of my wife and family, and I thank each of them.

As we waited for our re-

turn bus, I interviewed many of our group of 26 climbers.

Everyone thought it was the toughest challenge they had ever had. The group included very fit climbers, a Bronze star awarded military veteran, a highly trained police officer, a medical doctor, and marathon participants.

There was a flood of emotion on the summit of Kilimanjaro that morning. It stemmed from months of training and anticipation of that unknown day. The hard work and effort was almost over and had ended in a successful summit of Africa’s Highest Mountain. Almost everyone thought it was a once in a life time event, and almost universally when asked if they would do it again, stated …..NO! For me, I’m not so sure, so I’ll leave it at maybe!

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Direct Deposit Options for Social Security Recipients Dear Savvy Senior, I have received my Social Security check in the mail every month for more than 25 years, and now I’m told I have to switch to direct deposit. Do I have any options?

Suspicious Senior Dear Suspicious, If you’re over age of 90, or live in a remote area you may still have the option of receiving your Social Security checks in the mail if you want. Otherwise, you have until March 1, 2013 to switch from paper benefit checks to direct deposit.

Here’s what you should know.

Mandatory Direct Deposit The reason the U.S. Department of Treasury is phasing out paper Social Security checks and replacing them with electronic delivery is because it’s cheaper, safer and more reliable. About 93 percent of federal benefit recipients already receive their payments via direct deposit. Switching most of the remaining 7 percent to paperless payments is expected to save Social Security around $600 million over the next 10 years in postage, paper and printing costs. The

switch will also eliminate the potential problem of checks that get lost in the mail or stolen.

Therefore, anyone who is currently receiving their Social Security, SSI, veterans, railroad retirement or federal civil servant retirement benefits in the mail, will need to switch to direct deposit either into a bank account or credit union of their choice, or a Direct Express Debit MasterCard by March 1, 2013.

The only exceptions are for elderly seniors born before March 1, 1923, mentally impaired people and recipients who live in remote rural areas. They will still have the option of receiving their government benefits via paper check if they wish.

Debit Card Option If you don’t want your government benefits direct deposited in your bank account, or if you don’t have a bank account that your payments can be deposited into, you’ll need to get a Direct Express Debit MasterCard. This is a prepaid debit card that was introduced by the Treasury Department back in 2008.

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Your card is PIN-protected, the money in your account is FDIC-insured, and if the card gets lost or stolen it will be replaced with consumer protections if it’s reported promptly.

How to Switch To sign up for direct deposit into a bank or credit union, or to sign up for the Direct Express Debit MasterCard, call Go Direct at 800-333-1795 or visit godirect.org.

You also need to be aware that if you don’t sign up for direct bank deposit or get a Direct Express card by the March 1, 2013 deadline, the government will automatically issue you a Direct Express card and mail it to you, and your benefits will be deposited on your card’s account thereafter.

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Government Kings Mountain City Council - meets last Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Kings Mountain City Hall, 101 W. Gold St. Cleveland County Board of Commissioners meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. in the commissioners’ chambers, second floor, County Administration Building, 311 East Marion Street, Shelby.

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.

Carolina Praise & Worship Center in Grover will host “The Parables of Christ Trio” from Conover who will sing during the 11 a.m. worship hour Sunday, Nov. 11. Pastor Ron Hawkins said the public is invited to hear “this anointed group of men.” The church is located at 201 N. Main Street in Grover.

Revival Fire will be held Thursday, Nov. 15 through Sunday, Nov. 18 at Burning Bush House of God, 310 Long Branch Road, Kings Mountain.

Services will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday services will be at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. There will be various speakers. The public is invited. For directions or more information call 704-739-3648.

Adams Chapel AME Zion Church, 212 Lake Montonia Rd., will present “Women’s Explosion 2012” on the theme, “Wounded but Winning” on Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. with registration beginning at 9 a.m.

This is a free event for women and men are also welcome. Door prizes and free lunch will be provided.

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.

St. Peters Baptist Church, 116 Poplar Dr., Grover, will host the annual Grover community Thanksgiving service Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m.

The Grover Elementary Choir will sing and Pastor Ron Hawkins of Carolina Praise and Worship will bring the message, "Togetherness in Thankfulness." Rev. William Thompson, host pastor, invites the public.

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.

An appreciation service for Sis Annie Burris will be held November 25 at 4 p.m. at People's Baptist Church, 1010 Groves St., Kings Mountain. For more information call 704-739-0398.

Military Support Group – Meets every fourth Thursday of every month at Central United Methodist Church.

Patrick Senior Center

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, Dec. 20, 5 p.m. at Cleveland Regional Medical Center

Hospice

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 704-739-6772 to RSVP, Summit Place, cosponsor.

NOV. 15- Craft bazaar and bake sale from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Patrick Senior Center Conference Room II.

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.

NOV. 16 - AARP Driver Safety Course free to veterans and spouses. $12 fee to AARP members and $14 for non-members from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. to register call 704-734-0447.

Southern Arts Society

SUNDAY, Nov. 11 - 3 p.m.- Fall Memorial Service at Ellis Chapel Baptist Church, 114 Ellis Chapel Road, Patterson Springs. Patients who died March 1, 2012 through August 31, 2012 will be remembered. Family members will receive a special invitation.

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.

TUESDAY, Nov. 13 - “Coping with the Holidays” Sharing Group. This grief sharing group meets for six weeks. No cost and open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend. Tuesdays: Nov. 13, 20, 27 and Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2012 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building, 953 Wendover Heights Dr. Shelby.

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.

Church News First Wesleyan Church, 505 N. Piedmont Ave., Youth will hold a mission trip fundraiser indoor yard sale Saturday, Nov. 10, from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Items for sale will include everything from office furniture and household goods to trinkets.

Lots to choose from. Youth will be volunteering at “Give Kids the World Village” in Orlando, Fl. This is a volunteer only resort for terminally ill children and their families. Proceeds from the fundraiser will help pay expenses. The public is invited.

Poor Man’s Supper – Nov. 10th from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. for benefit of Smyrna Baptist Church Building & Grounds. All you can eat pinto beans, soup, corn, bread, slaw, dessert and tea $7 At Smyrna Baptist Church fellowship hall. 1613 McGill Hwy. Smyrna, SC 29743 for directions call Jerry Wallace at 1-803-222-7340.

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 pro-

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Museum Events All events, unless otherwise listed will be at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum, 100 East Mountain St., 704-739-1019.

Children’s workshop – Children ages 9-12 are invited to join Susan Patterson of Sunflowers by Susan at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 4-6 p.m. for a Child Tablescape Activity.

Cost for participation is $5 per child. Space is extremely limited. Call 704.739.1019 to reserve a place today.

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.

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 704-739-2371 and choose option 2 for more information.

Special Events Greater Shelby Community Theatre will present the dramedy “Hollywood Arms,” written by Carol Burnett and her daughter Carrie Hamilton.

The play will run Nov.9-11. Friday and Saturday, performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets at the door are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors/students. Discount presale tickets are available at Arnold’s Jewelers, Badcock & More, CC Arts Council, and the Neal Senior Center. All performances are in the Keeter Auditorium on the campus of CCC. Season ticket holders receive reserved parking privilege.

Senior dance – Gaston County Senior Center will sponsor a senior dance and tribute to JD Bates on Nov. 9 from 7-10 p.m. at Gaston County Senior Center, 1303 Dallas Cherryville Highway. Admission is $3.

Wounded Warrior Run – The inaugural Patriot Jack’s Wounded Warrior 4-mile run will be held Saturday, Nov. 10, beginning at 9 a.m. at Patriot Jacks, 832 E. King Street, for benefit of the Wounded Warrior project.

Locally owned Finish Well Timing is sponsoring the 4-mile certified course. Along the course M/Sgt. Messer will be encouraging runners and walkers. The Army National Guard will be on hand with military vehicles and a large rock climbing wall. Marine vehicles will be located on site as well.

A local band, Southern Experience, will perform live entertainment and the Pershing Rifle Team from UNCC will present the colors to start the event. All registered runners and walkers will receive a race t-shirt, wounded warrior bracelet and an awesome finisher souvenir.

Register online at www.woundedwarrior4 mile.com. Call 704-685-3549 with questions.

Nov. 10 for a special Holiday Concert. Tickets are $15 and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are available in Kings Mountain at the Joy Box Office, the Chamber of Commerce office, Alliance Bank, and Kings Mountain Animal Hospital; in Shelby at Shelby Music Center, Shelby Drug, and MW Wealth Management; In Cherryville at TAS Drug.

Tickets may be purchased on-line at: www.darinandbrookealdridge.com or order by phone: 704 455-3437 N. C. Senator Warren Daniel will make the address at the Cleveland County Veterans Day service Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. at the north side of the old courthouse in Shelby. In event of bad weather the service will be held at Shelby City Park. County Commissioner Jason Falls of Kings Mountain will give the welcome. Richard McSwain is master of ceremonies. The Bethel Baptist Church choir will present special music and the firing detail is the NC Foothill Detachment, Marine Corp League 1164 of Shelby with Burns High School USAF Junior ROTC presenting and retiring colors and Burns High School students playing taps.

Representatives of all veterans organizations will place wreaths, including Libby Lavender, Unit 82 American Legion Auxiliary; Susan Davis, AMVETS Auxiliary; Cindy Dickson, DAV Auxiliary; Carolyn Clontz, VFW Auxiliary; and Cindy Cabiness, Marine Corp League Auxiliary. Paul Crotts will give the invocation and benediction.

Bloodmobile – The Red Cross bloodmobile will be in the area at three locations in November.

Donors will be processed on Tuesday, Nov.13, from 1:30-6 p.m. at Swooger’s at 1016 Shelby Rd., on Sunday, Nov. 25 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Patterson Grove Baptist Church, 301 Oak Grove Rd. and on Nov. 30 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Patrick Senior Center.

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.

Artist Thomas Kelly Pauley will be exhibiting, speaking about, and demonstrating the process for his historic portraits at the Howser House in King’s Mountain Battlefield Park on Saturday, November 24, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mr. Pauley, a painter of historic themed portraits, has work hanging in both Revolutionary and Civil War sites around the country. His work may also be seen this year in the 2012 South Carolina Traveler Magazine. This will also be the first public showing of his new portrait of Colonel Fredrick Hambright, hero of the King’s Mountain battle!

Grover’s Christmas parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 1. Line up starts at 10 a.m. with the parade kick-off at 11 a.m. There is no entry fee.

Contact Anna Hughes 704-473-7452 or ahughes87@carolina.rr.com; or Jackie Bennett 704-937-7932 for more information.

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

Instructor is Jennifer Stacey.

Darin and Brooke Aldridge are bringing their full show band to the Joy Performance Center

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November 7, 2012

We Are The Champions!

Coach Tim Gunn and players look at scoreboard after beating Shelby 48-22 in Tri-County Conference championship game.

Season KMMS routs Shelby for Tri-County crown that won’t be forgotten Kings Mountain Middle School’s victory over Shelby in last week’s TriCounty Conference championship game is one that the players will remember for a long time.

Kings Mountain had won previous titles in junior high and middle school, but this was the Patriots’ first overall conference title since joining the TriCounty Conference. Up until 11 years ago, the conference only had division winners (East and West). It was also the first time the Patriots have swept Cleveland County (beating Burns, Crest and Shelby) since going to the playoff format.

It is especially gratifying for Tim Gunn, who is in his first season as head coach after being an assistant for nine years.

Basically for two reasons, Gunn and staff introduced the Patriots to a new shotgun offense this year. Number one, because he felt like he had the athletes to run it; and two, because he felt it would better prepare them for Kings Mountain High’s spread offense.

“We were trying to do something new ourselves, and at least something like what the high school runs,” he said. “We were blessed that we had the athletes to run it. They really enjoyed doing it.

“A lot of the stuff we did, we were just trying to put our best players on somebody else that we thought we could make a play on,” he said. “I am really proud and glad that we had such a great group of kids who could do it.

The kids deserve this championship and the community of Kings Mountain deserves it.”

Gunn said winning the playoffs over Crest and Shelby on their home fields was especially gratifying.

“Beating Crest gave us a lot of confidence,” he said. “We were down early 6-0 at Shelby but the kids didn’t let it get them down.”

All but one of the Patriot starters were eighth graders, so they will be looking for an exciting future as they enter KMHS next fall.

“I really enjoyed this year,” Coach Gunn said. “The kids made it special.

In middle school ball you just take it year to year because most of your starters are eighth graders. Next year you just start over again.

“But this was great for the players and the community. It was good to see us win the conference and Cleveland County. These kids have something to be proud of.”

Kings Mountain spotted Shelby an early 6-0 lead but put 26 points on the board in the second quarter and went on to rout the Blue Devils 48-22 to win their first Tri-County Conference championship Wednesday at Shelby’s Blanton Memorial Stadium.

The win capped off a 6-2 season for the Patriots, who started out 1-2 in their first season under head coach Tim Gunn but improved tremendously after losing seven turnovers in a third week loss to eventual East Division champion North Lincoln.

The Patriots won numerous East Division titles before the TriCounty went to a playoff system in 2002. Kings Mountain had played for just one overall conference championship, losing to Shelby in 2008.

“It feels good to win,” said Coach Gunn. “It was a good win for our kids. They got better and better as the year went on and to see them improve and their enthusiasm and how hard they worked to accomplish this was great.”

Except for a roughing the punter penalty on the game’s opening possession that led to an early Shelby lead, and a couple of fumbles later, the Patriots worked

their game plan to perfection.

“We felt like our offense could run and throw,” Gunn said. “After we made some adjustments on defense we stepped up and didn’t give up any big plays early. We made Shelby take a lot of snaps and work for everything they got.

We played with a lot of confidence and enthusiasm.”

Kings Mountain’s offense actually got a jump start from the defense when Corey Tate recovered a fumble at the Shelby 46 late in the first period. After Darian McClain ripped off 24 yards in two carries, Jake Merchant made a great leaping grab of an 18-yard touchdown pass from Darren Burns, and Burns passed to Kaven Mosley for a two-point conversion and an 8-6 lead the Patriots never relinquished.

Another fumble recovery by Tate at the KM 34 got the offense going again. Merchant took a quick out pass from Burns, juked around two defenders and rambled 35 yards to the Shelby 19.

Two runs by McClain got the Patriots to the two, but they fumbled. However, two plays later Merchant and Trevon Wilson recorded a safety to put the Patriots up 10-6.

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Darian McClain scores a two-point conversion for Kings Mountain Middle School in last weekʼs 48-22 win over Sheby in the Tri-County Conference championship game.

its 20. McClain returned it 38 yards for a touchdown and Burns ran the two-point conversion for an 18-6 lead. On the first play following the kickoff, Mosley recovered a Shelby fumble and Burns hit Merchant for a 25-yard pass to set up a seven-yard touchdown pass to Madisyn Bolin. McClain ran the PAT for a 26-6 lead.

The first team defense had its only letdown of the game on the ensuing kickoff, allowing Shelby’s Devin Gullatte to get behind the secondary for a 46-yard touchdown reception to make it 26-14 at the half.

“Our game plan was to run the clock in the third quarter and take a shot (at scoring) when we had it,” Gunn said. “Jake made a great catch (for a 17-yard touchdown while being double-covered) even though he was being held.”

Merchant’s catch, followed by a two-point conversion run by McClain, increased the score to 32-14 heading into the fourth period. When the Patriots’ defense stopped Shelby on downs with 4:57 remaining at the Shelby 41, KM went to its 1-2 running punch of McClain and Wilson to seal the deal. Tate scored from four yards out to make it 40-14 with 1:53 remaining. Shelby’s JaQualyn Kimble returned the ensuing

kickoff 84 yards for a touchdown to make it 40-22, but KM answered with 57 seconds remaining when Mosley intercepted a pass and rambled 40 yards for a touchdown. Wilson ran the twopoint conversion to account for the final margin.

Merchant had 109 yards total offense (15 rushing and 94 receiving) and McClain finished with 87 yards rushing and Wilson 30 to lead the KM offense. Burns hit 5-of-8 passes for 101 yards and no interceptions, and was also 2-for-2 on two-point conversion passes.

Colby Hughes, Cooper Short, Khal Welch, Sabeian Brown and Gavin Shockley did a great job on the offensive line and Mosley, Tate, Burns, Merchant, Wilson and others played well on defense.

With all of their huge following of fans listening in, Gunn gathered his players for one last victory speech near the scoreboard end of the stadium. With the score 48-22 still showing, Gunn pointed to the scoreboard and had his players turn around to look at it.

“You are the champions,” he told them. “No one can ever take that away from you!”

Kings Mountainʼs Jake Merchant (16) is loose on a long run in last weekʼs Tri-County Middle School championship game at Shelby. (Stories and photos by Gary Stewart)

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KM HIGH WINTER SPORTS BASKETBALL NOVEMBER 12 - Scrimmages, 6 p.m. East Rutherford girls at KMHS; KMHS boys at East Rutherford; 14 - Scrimmage at Highland Tech, 4:30; 16 Mountaineer Madness, 7 p.m.; 20 - Shelby, 4 p.m.; 27 - East Gaston, 4 p.m.; 30 - at Cherryville, 4 p.m..

DECEMBER 4 - at Burns, 4 p.m.; 7 - at Shelby, 4 p.m.; 11 - Chase, 4 p.m.; 12 - at R-S Central, 4 p.m.; 14 - South Point, 4 p.m.; 18 - Burns, 4 p.m.; 20 Hunter Huss, 4 p.m..

JANUARY 4 - at Ashbrook, 4 p.m.; 8 - at North Gaston, 4 p.m.; 11 Crest, 4 p.m.; 18 - at Forestview, 4 p.m.; 25 - at South Point, 4 p.m.

FEBRUARY 1 - at Hunter Huss, 4 p.m.; 5 - Ashbrook, 4 p.m.; 8 - North Gaston, 4 p.m.; 12 - at Crest, 4 p.m.; 15 - Forestview, 4 p.m.; 18-22 - Big South Tournament, TBA; 25-March. 1 Sectional Tournament, TBA. MARCH 5-9 - Regional Tournament, TBA; 16 - State Tournament. *4 p.m. games are fourgames, beginning with JV girls.

WRESTLING NOVEMBER 24 - at North Mecklenburg Invitational, 9 a.m.

DECEMBER 1 - at Cleveland County Quad at Shelby High, 10 a.m.; 4 Bandys and Gaffney at KMHS, 6 p.m.; 8 - at Freedom Invitational, 9 a.m.; 15 - at RS Central, 6 p.m.; 15 - at West Lincoln Duals, 9 a.m.; 18 KM and Lincolnton at Shelby, 6 p.m. 22 - at Ashbrook Invitational, 9 a.m.

JANUARY 5 - at Carolina JV tournament at Rock Hill, 9 a.m.; 8 - North Gaston, 6:30; 11 - at Crest, 6:30; 18 - Forestview, 6:30; 25 - South Point, 6:30; 31 - at Hunter Huss, 6:30.

FEBRUARY 6 - Ashbrook, 6:30; 9 - Big South Conf. tournament at North Gaston, 9 a.m.; 12 Dual State Playoffs rounds 1 and 2, TBA; 14 - Dual Team State playoffs rounds 3 and 4, TBA; 16 - Dual State finals; 22-23 - Individual Western Regional Tournament at Gardner-Webb, TBA. MARCH 1-2 - Individual State championships at Greensboro, TBA. SWIMMING NOVEMBER 7 - Shelby and Highland at KMHS (scrimmage), 5:30; 29 - Hunter Huss, South Point and Crest at KMHS, 5:30.

DECEMBER 4 - Forestview, North Gaston and Crest at KM, 5:30; 6 Ashbrook and Hunter Huss at KM, 5:30; 11 - Forestview and South Point at KM, 5:30; 13 - Shelby, Highland and Crest at KM, 5:30; 18 - Crest, North Gaston and East Lincoln at KM, 5:30.

JANUARY 8 - East Gaston and Ashbrook at KM, 5:30.

FEBRUARY 1-2 - Western Regional, TBA; 8-9, State Meet, TBA.

YMCA SP0RTS FOOTBALL Cowboys 36, Bulldos 19 Touchdowns - Calen Buchannon, Keith St. Clair (3).

Panthers 18, Tigers 0 Touchdowns - Brayden Garris (2).

BASEBALL 9-10 Brewers 10, Nationals 2 Nathan Winebarger 3-4, 2 runs.

BASEBALL 11-12 Marlins 9, Red Sox 2 Max Johnson 2-4, 1 run; Cutter Foulk 1-2, 1 run.

SOCCER U-9 Light Blue (Washburn) 4, Orange (Geter) 0 Green (Hollifield) 8, Royal (McCurry) 0 SOCCER U-13 Light Blue (Brackett) 4, Royal (Cunningham) 1.

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Lutz 32nd in NCHSAA golf tourney

Jonathan Clark, right, who set a new school record for career passing yards, is pictured with the previous record holder, Michael Roberts. Roberts was the star quarterback of Kings Mountain’s 2008 championship team and is now a volunteer assistant coach at KMHS.

Clark, Guest, Johnson KM stat leaders for ‘12 Two of the three statistical leaders for Kings Mountain High’s football team will be returning next year when the Mountaineers plan to make some noise in the new SMAC 2A/3A after a disappointing final year in the Big South 3A. Senior quarterback Jonathan Clark will certainly be missed as he completed his varsity career as the school’s all-time passing leader But returning will be junior running back DaShon Guest, who led the team in rushing and scoring, and sophomore wide receiver Xavier Johnson who led in catches and yards receiving.

Clark hit 167 of 298 passes for 2,125 yards and in the process became the first quarterback in the 90-year history of Kings Mountain football to pass for over 4,000 yards during his career. Clark finished with 4,131 yards, breaking the old record of 3,921 set by Michael Roberts (2005-08).

Guest carried the ball 270 times for 1,397 yards, becoming the 22nd person in Mountaineer history to top the 1,000 yard mark during a single season. Guest opened the season in fine fashion with a record-tying five touchdowns in a victory over East Rutherford. He finished the season with 104 points.

Johnson caught 55 passes (a new single season record) for 871 yards, putting him already over half way to the school career record of 1,558 yards held by Terrance Young (2007-09).

Head coach Greg Lloyd is appreciative of all three players, as well as all others who fought hard after the team was dealt several setbacks due to injuries and disciplinary action.

“Clark really gave us a good two years,” noted Lloyd. “He did a nice job for us. I re-

ally appreciate the great effort he gave every day. He was a joy to coach.

“DaShon and Xavier had good seasons, too. DaShon ran hard and Xavier did a good job at receiver. Trevin Torres was also doing a great job at receiver until he broke his arm.”

Several other starters went down to injury for all or part of the season. Two key starters were dismissed from the team for disciplinary reasons and a third starter quit. In the Mountaineers’ final game at Forestview there was only one starter on defense, and six on offense that started every game.

“It was tough,” Lloyd said, “but I appreciate all the players and crowd that hung with us. We’ll be back and we’ll be good. We had some positives this year. The negative was the losing. But it’s good to have players like Xavier Johnson and DaShon Guest coming back and we’re really excited about the younger players that came along.”

RUSHING - DaShon Guest 270-1,397, Alex Reynolds 2-5, Dillon Frederick 10-37, Donterius Simmons 5-15, Jonathan Clark 4439, Michael Douglas 37-256, Tico Crocker 5-27, Trevin Torres 19-129.

PASSING - Jonathan Clark 162-2982,125; Tico Crocker 0-1; Riley Brock 0-1.

RECEIVING - Xavier Johnson 55-871, Trevin Torres 44-497, Tico Crocker 12-119, Phillip Quinn 23-250, Michael Douglas 656, Keenan Dimetros 1-1, Dillon Frederick 2-34, DaShon Guest 18-294, Collen Queen 1-3.

SCORING - DaShon Guest 104, Alex Reynolds 6, Donterius Simmons 6, Jeremiah Early 31, Jonathan Clark 24, Michael Douglas 6, Phillip Quinn 24, Tico Crocker 6, Trevin Torres 22, Xavier Johnson 24.:

Left to right: Kaitlyn Moss, Montanna Smith, Caroline Foster, Kayla Capps, Meredith Wyte, Virginia Dellinger, Brooke Patterson and Carmen Henwood. Not pictured: Ashley Sprenger and Gracie Plonk.

KMMS girls win Tri-County, to compete in national event Kings Mountain Middle School’s cross country team won the 2012 Tri-County Middle School Conference against teams from Cleveland, Lincoln and Rutherford counties.

Their team had the top 3 and 5 of the top 10 girl cross country runners in the conference.

Kaitlyn Moss crossed the line on the 2mile Kings Mountain course in first place, followed by Virginia Dellinger in second, and Meridith Wyte in third. Kayla Capps finished ninth, and Brooke Patterson tenth, followed by Montanna Smith, Carmen Henwood, and Ashley Sprenger, all in the top

22 out of a field of 90 runners.

The team was invited to join the Kings Mountain Track Club and will continue its season by participating in AAU events, including the North Carolina AAU District Cross Country Championships at Ashbrook High School in Gastonia on November 10 and the 2012 AAU Cross Country National Championship at Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC on December 1.

Coach Barry Brogdon led the team to victory this season. John Foster is coaching the KM Track Club.

Burns-Hickory at KM Friday

NOTE TO COACHES

Burns will host Hickory in the second round of the state 3A football playoffs Friday at 7:30 at KM’s Gamble Stadium.

All Burns home playoff games will be played at KM because of the recent prank which resulted in goats being turned loose in Ron Greene Stadium.

The Bulldogs advanced last week with a victory over Forestview while Hickory advanced with a win over Hibriten.

In other area playoff games this week, Shelby will host Polk County in the 2A playoffs and Crest will play at South Point in the 3AA playoffs.

Report your game scores to The Herald by bringing them by the office at 700 E. Gold Street; call 739-7496, fax 739-0611 or Email gstewart26@carolina.rr.com The deadline for sports is 5 p.m. Monday. In case of Monday night games, sports will be accepted until 8 a.m.

Tuesday.

Kings Mountain High sophomore Madison Lutz finished 32nd out of 78 participants in last week’s North Carolina High School Athletic Association golf tournament at Longleaf Country Club in Southern Pines.

Lutz shot a 97-95--192 over the 36-hole event.

“Madison played very well both days,” said KMHS coach Kevin Moss. “This was her first experience playing in the state championship and she played as well as she could play both days. The weather was very windy, cold, and an occasional period of drizzle off and on didn’t seem to bother her.

“The last two weeks she has played the best golf she has ever played on two difficult golf courses, Etowah Valley Country Club in Hendersonville for the regional tournament and Longleaf Country Club in Southern Pines. She is just a sophomore so she gained a lot of experience playing in this event that will help her continue to get better. Getting the opportunity to play with and watch some of the best high school golfers in the state was a great experience.

She has really worked hard over the past year to get to

KMHS sophomore Maddie Lutz finished 32nd in last week’s NCHSAA golf tournament in Southern Pines. this point and will only continue to get better.”

Lutz plays regularly at Kings Mountain Country Club where the Mountaineer men’s and women’s teams play free of charge during their seasons.

“We want to thank Darrell Sisk and his staff at Kings Mountain Country Club for their help and support of our golf programs,” Coach Moss said. “They go out of their way to help us for practice each day and hosting golf matches.”

Kings Mountain’s Trevon Wilson runs through a big hole in the Shelby defense in last week’s Tri-County Conference championship game in Shelby. KM won 48-22.

Kings Mountain’s Jake Merchant has a Shelby runner stopped in the end zone for a safety as Trevon Wilson (22) comes up to help finish off the tackle in Wednesday’s Tri-County championshilp game at Shelby.

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Football Contest Enter our 2012 Pigskin Picks Football Contest for a Chance To Win $50 Games are listed in each advertisement. Pick the winner and write that team by the corresponding number on the entry blank below.

Drop the entry blank by the office in Kings Mountain, Cherryville or Belmont or send by mail for delivery by Friday at 5pm.

Week of November 9, 2012

Name___________________________

1.______________________________ 2. _____________________________ 3.______________________________ 4.______________________________ 5.______________________________ 6.______________________________ 7.______________________________ 8.______________________________ 9.______________________________ 10._____________________________ 11._____________________________ 12._____________________________ 13._____________________________

Address_________________________ _______________________________ Phone__________________________ Tiebreaker: Texas A&M vs Alabama

Total number of points in the game___ Clip and Mail to: Pigskin Picks Football Contest, The Kings Mountain Herald, PO Box 769, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

All entries must be received by mail at The Herald office no later than Friday. Or they may be taken to The Eagle office, 107 1/2 E. Main Street, Cherryville; The Bannernews office, 128-C N. Main St., Belmont; or The Kings Mountain Herald office, 700 E. Gold Street, Kings Mountain no later than 5 p.m. on Friday.

Last WeekĘźs Winner was...

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Contest Rules 1. The games listed by number in each advertisement correspond to the lines in the entry blank

above. Some advertisements may contain more than one game. Simply write on the corresponding lines in the entry blank which team you think will win.

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

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

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

5. Entries may be mailed to The Kings Mountain Herald at PO Box 769, Kings Mountain, NC

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

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

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

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

10. All judges decisions are final.

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November 7, 2012

Former Mountaineers ending fall sports seasons Several Kings Mountain athletes will be winding up their college seasons in the next few weeks.

The Gardner-Webb women’s soccer team ended its season last weekend in the Big South Conference tournament. Megan Loftin played in 17 of the Lady Bulldogs’ 18 games, scoring one goal and one assist for three points.

Kings Mountain’s Meagan Reynolds sat out this year after suffering a preseason injury. She was redshirted and will have an extra year of eligibility.

Freshman lineman Shel-

ton Price has appeared in two games – and started one – for the Brevard College football team. Fullback John Robbs was red-shirted and will have four more years of eligibility.

Freshman lineman Matt Turner and sophomore defensive back Shelton Watson have played in several games for the Guilford Quakers.

Watson has played in four games and has 10 total tackles.

Davidson sophomore Tim Hines had 17 catches for 162 yards in four games before seeing his season end with an injury. Sophomore

Cameron Harris has returned from a pre-season injury and has appeared in three games and made two solo tackles.

Freshman receiver Edward Blackburn was redshirted this year but figures strong in Lenoir-Rhyne’s future. Going into their regular season finale Saturday against Catawba, the Bears have the inside shot at the Division 2 playoffs. They are currently tied with Mars Hill for first place in the South Atlantic Conference but hold the tie-breaker because of an earlier win over Mars Hill.

Game time is 2 p.m. at LR.

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The Banner News, Cherryville Eagle and Kings Mountain Herald are not responsible for errors in an advertisement if not corrected by the first week after the ad appears.

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Classified Ads Homes For Rent/Sale NEW HOME for SALE in Mount Holly. $994/mth. 3 BR, Loft, 2.5 BA, 2 car garage, 1905sf, 100% USDA Fin a n c i n g $994/mth. Total Pmt. Call: 704-2199387.

(11/07, 14,21, 28/12 & 12/05,12,19 & 26/12) CHERRYVILLE AREA: two bedroom, one bath, furnished duplex apt. for rent. Water/sewer and trash removal included. $425 per month. Deposit and reference required. (704) 8132425.

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(704)300-0827 or (704) 300-7676.

(11/07)

Public Auction PUBLIC SALE – Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012.

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MINATURE SCHNAUZER PUPPIES FOR SALE. 4 months old. CKC. Black.

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Yard Sale –Deadline NOON Friday The YOUTH of FIRST W E S L E YA N CHURCH located at 505 N Piedmont Ave in KM are having an indoor yard sale. Sat., Nov. 10th. 7 am – 1 pm.

Everything from

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Land for Sale LOTS in Gaston, Cleveland, & Cherokee Co, some with water & septic, owner will fin with low DP. Call Bryant Realty 704-567-9836 w w w. b r y a n t r e alty.org . (11/07) LEASE with option to purchase, MH lots in Cleveland and Rutherford Co. with water and septic, owner financing.

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10:00 am at Cherryville Self Storage, 300 W. Main St., Cherryville, N.C. Notice is hereby given that various items of personal property are being sold pursuant to the assertion of a lien for unpaid rent, at the self storage facility.

Rain date: Nov. 16, 2012. UNIT CO52Wesley G. Dye, JR., 660 Ross Rd., Lincolnton; UNIT C227-Brian D. Twesten, 908 S. Rte. 47, Apt. B, Cape May; UNIT C113-Jennifer M. Wortman, 227 Black St., Cherryville; and UNIT C228-Lori D. Deitz, 3011 Tryon Court Rd., Bessemer City.

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Legals The City of Bessemer City Council will be available for public comment on November 13, 2012 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers of Town Hall at 132 W. Virginia Avenue in Bessemer City, North Carolina. The purpose of the meeting is to solicit public input for a CDBG Catalyst project that proposes to build a new community center. A description of the proposed project and the activities to take place within it will

be presented. The City will be applying for $500,000 for a project that proposes to benefit the entire community as a result of its status as low to moderate income. The project will be funded through the Dept. of Commerce, Division of Community Assistance.

The public is encouraged to make comments and recommendations concerning the proposed project. Questions can be addressed to James

Inman, the City Manager at 704-629-5542 but must be received prior to the public hearing on November 26, 2012.

Citizens are invited to make written or oral comments.

This information is available in Spanish or any other language upon request. Please contact James Inman the City Manager at 704-629-5542.

KMH3492 (11/07 & 21/12)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE, NORTH CAROLINA, CLEVELAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by DOUGLAS SUTTON, JR. and wife, THELMA SUTTON to C. ANDREW NEISLER, JR., Trustee, which was dated May 7, 2001 and recorded on May 8, 2001 in Book 1296 at Page 1536, Cleveland County, North Carolina.

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by said deed of Trust and the undersigned, C. ANDREW NEISLER, JR., Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale of November 21, 2012 at 10:30 a.m., and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property in Cleveland County, North Carolina, to wit: LYING AND BEING in Number Four Township and situated on the West side of Cansler Street in the Town of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, and being Lot Nos. 11 and 12 as will appear on a map or lat made

by E. L Campbell, Surveyor, for the W. A. Morris Estate, as shown on Plat Book 2 at Page 89 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for

Cleveland County, said lots being twenty five (25) feet front each and one hundred fifty (150) feet deep.

Said property is commonly known as 401 North Cansler Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs or Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, right of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record, To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is DOUGLAS SUTTON, JR. and wife, THELMA SUTTON. An Order for possession of the property may be is-

sued pursuant to G.S. 4521.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 day’s written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee.

If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

CLONINGER & NEISLER, TRUSTEE P.O. Box 515 Kings Mountain, NC 28086 PHONE: (704) 739-4766 FAX: (704) 739-6485 KMH3493 (11/0 7 & 14/12)

office furniture, household items, trinkets and lots more stuff to choose from.

Something for everyone.

Proceeds will go towards mission trip for youth.

ATTIC SALE – 1303 Merrimont Ave., Sat., Nov.10th. 8:00 am. Van, woodworking equipment, women’s clothes (mostly size 12), Christmas items and much more.

HUGE INDOOR CHURCH YARD & BAKE SALE at Patterson Grove Baptist Church Family Life Center, Sat., Nov. 10th at 6 am –

12(noon). Clothes (all sizes), toys, furniture, household items and lots more.

Help Wanted PERSONAL HOME CARE OF NC needs CNA’S for Lincoln and Gaston Counties. Bi-Lingual is a plus. Please call 704-732-7021 and ask for Jennifer or Charlie. Fax resume to 704-7327022. (11/07,14, 21 & 28/12) DRIVER: $2,500 SignOn Bonus. Hiring Solo and Team Drivers. Great Benefits Package. Excellent Home Time. CDL-A Re-

quired. Students w/CDL-A Welcome. 888-4419358 or www.superservice l l c. co m .

(11/07) Persona Confiable.

En Martillando y la eliminación del concreto. Trabajo es físicamente exigente y requiere que trabajar turnos de noche.

Necesita hablar y entender ingles.

Investigaciones serias solamente llamar (704) 9071610. (11/07) Holiday Inn Express of Kings Mountain, NC are now Hiring Housekeepers.

Apply in person from 11 am to 2

pm, Mon. - Fri. (11/07/12) ATTENTION DRIVERS – Epes Transport has positions for Dedicated. *Home Weekly* FULL TIME in the Matthews, NC area. *Up to $1,000 a week, Excellent Benefits* Paid Vacations and HOLIDAYS!! Class A CDL & 1 year T/T Exp. Req. Also Hiring for Company Drivers & OO-Regional, Short haul & Independent Contractors. 888-293-3232 or www.epestransport.com (11/07/12)

Legals NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CLEVELAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by JERRY ALLEN STEVENS and wife, RHONDA NICHOLAS STEVENS to E. SCOTT CLONINGER, Trustee, which was dated March 14, 2011 and recorded on December 29, 2011 in Book 1627 at Page 1665, Cleveland County, North Carolina.

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by said deed of Trust and the undersigned, E. SCOTT CLONINGER, Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale of November 13, 2012 at 10:30 a.m., and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property in Cleveland County, North Carolina, to wit: BEGINNING at a point in the center line of Secondary Road #2238 which point is approximately 1 ¼ miles Southwest of U.S. Highway #74 and preceding thence South 79 deg.

00 min. East 210 feet to an iron pin, corner of the property of Newt Hinson and the property of Clarence W. Whetstine; thence South 37 deg. 00 min. West 250 feet to an iron pin corner of the property of Clarence W. Whetstine; thence North 68 deg. 42 min. West

192.63 feet to a point in the center line of Secondary Road #2238; thence preceding with the center line of Secondary Road #2238 North 36 deg. 05 min. East 210 feet to the point of BEGINNING, containing approximately .99 acre, more or less.

Said property is commonly known as 713 Long Branch Road, Grover, NC 28073.

Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs or Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, right of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record, To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is JERRY ALLEN STEVENS and wife, RHONDA NICHOLAS STEVENS. An Order for possession of

the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 4521.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 day’s written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee.

If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

E. Scott Cloninger CLONINGER & NEISLER, TRUSTEE P.O. Box 515 Kings Mountain, NC 28086 PHONE: (704) 739-4766 FAX: (704) 739-6485 KMH3491 (10/31 & 11/7/12)

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)

CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING TUESDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2012 – 5:30 PM C I T Y COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL, CASE NO. Z-110-12 Thomas Young is requesting to rezone property located approximately at the intersection of US 74 Bypass and Oak Grove Road from Residential 10

(R-10) to General Business (G-B). The property may also be identified as Tax Map 4-61, Block 1, Lot 62, Parcel 47501.

CASE NO. CUR-2-10-12 Faunce Properties, Inc. is requesting to rezone property located at 813 W. King Street (formally 814 W. Mountain Street) from RS-8 to Conditional Use Office (CU-O). The property is also known as Tax Map KM21, Block 4, Lot 1,

Parcel 13378.

A list of uses permitted in the specific applications may be obtained at the Planning Department or you may call 704-7344595 for additional information.

You are welcome to attend the Planning and Zoning Board meeting on November 13, 2012 at 5:30 pm to express your opinion on the applications.

KMH3494 (11/7/2012)

CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOVEMBER 27, 2012, 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST FOR NONCONTIGUOUS ANNEXATION The public will take notice that the City Council of the City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina has

called a public hearing at 6:00 PM on the 27th day of November, 2012, at the City Hall Council Chambers on the question of annexing the following described non-contiguous property, requested by petition filed by Mike Heath (Mike’s Food Store, Inc.) pursuant to G.S. 160A-58.1, as amended.

Property identified as Cleveland County Tax Map 4-45, Block 1, Lot 4, and

Parcel 11758, owned by Mike Heath.

Title References: See Deeds recorded in Book 1631, Page 1876 of the Cleveland County Register of Deeds.

For additional information please contact the Planning and Economic Development Department.

704-734-0333.

Ann L. Sessom, City Clerk KMH3495 (11/07 & 14/12)

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Pet Costume Contest

November 7, 2012

The Great Pumpkin Parade & Celebration

Bridges Hardware’s held its first annual pet costume contest on October 30.

Prizes went to – (top photo) Honorable mention to Allie Grace, owned by Faith Custar, not pictured; (center photo) winner of Best Dog was Kipper Carpenter (dog) with Jack and Matthew Kiser as the ‘cowboy sidekicks’; (bottom left) best cat, “Autumn,’’ owned by Jonie Stumbo, not pictured; and (bottom right) best other pet, Dallas the Mini Pig, owned by photos by RICK HORD Allison Stumbo.

PUBLIC AUCTION Tools, Generators, Portable Welders, Air Compressors & More Preview: Day of Sale starting at 8am

Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 at 9:00am Location: 5102 E. Dixon Blvd. • Kings Mountain, NC Selling Tools, Power Tools, Generators, Air Tools, Portable Welders & Air Compressors, Home Improvement Items, Faucets, Lights, & more. Lincoln, Hitachi, Craftsman, Mastercraft, Ingersoll Rand, Stanly, Camping Items, Outdoor Chairs, Grills, Tents, Ski Floats, & so much more.

Electric Wire Welder Alum Speed Floor Jack Hi Volume Low Pressure 12” Compund Miter Saw ATV/Utility Winch 2000lb Cap Long Reach Air Scraper 2hp Fixed Base Router Table top Drill Press Power Inverters Mastercraft Multi Tool Kit Mastercraft Rt Angle Drill Mastercraft Cordless 18volt Drill Sets Mastercraft ½ Elec Impact Mastercraft Multi Cutter Saw Mastercraft Cordless Rotary Tools Mastercraft Orbital Sander/Polisher Rotozip Metric ½” Drive Impact Sockets Stanly Tools Sets from 40pc up to 201pc Craftsman Screwdrivers 12pc Electrician Tool Sets Craftsman Scroller Saw R134 A/C Recharge Gauges Compound Miter Saw 7.8 Amp Twin Cutter Professional Saw 10” Sliding Compound Miter Saw w/ Laser Freud 8” 5/8” Cut Box Joint Cutter Set Rt Angle Buffer 4” Table Saw OUTSIDE ITEMS, CAMPING, & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Approx. 50 Outdoor/Camping Folding Chairs, Cots, Rockers, & Tables (2) Gladiator 96” Heavy Duty Ski Tubes Gladiator 73” Heavy Duty Ski Tube Ski Tubes LaCrosse Snake Boots Wenzel 4 Person Tents Backpacks Raised Air Bed EZ Upshelter 3 Room Tent Air Pumps Backpack Sprayer & Portable Sprayers Elevated Garden Bed

Charbroil Gas Grill (6) Keter Turn & Go Composter Mixers Tree Loppers & Trimmers Brinkman Fire Box Solar Lights Sprinklers Outside Fountain Charbroil 300 Series Grills Camp Grills SoftHeat Baseboard Heaters Garage Door Openers ½” Chain Dr 2 Light Wrought Iron Chandelier Vanity Lights Hunter Ceiling Fans 3Lt Pendant Lights Hampton Bay Ceiling Fans Fish Pond Filters, Pumps, & Aerators Bread Makers Convection Ovens George Foreman Grills Air Purifier Slow Cookers Hand Blender Kettles B&D various Coffee Makers Robot Style Food Processor Toasters Skillets Waffle Makers Blenders Digital Wall Safe Drawer Heaters Meat Slicer Microwaves Webber Table top Grills Kwikset Keyed Entry Lock Sets Kwikset Ultra Max Entry Lock Sets Schlage Locksets Wine Cooler (3) Outside Patio Sets Whalen 3nl Entertainment Console for Flat Screen 4pc Wicker Style Patio Set 100amp Main Breaker Box Siemens And much more…

TERMS: CASH, CREDIT (ONLY VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER) OR DEBIT CARDS. NO CHECKS ACCEPTED. ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID FOR IN FULL ON SALE DAY. ALL ITEMS SELL AS-IS, WHERE IS WITHOUT WARRANTY. 10% BUYER’S PREMIUM. BRING YOUR TRUCKS & BE PREPARED TO MOVE ITEMS. ANNOUNCEMENTS ON SALE DAY TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ALL OTHER ADVERTISING.

Classic Auctions A Full Service Auction Company

Tony Furr 704-791-8825 Tony@ClassicAuctions.com NCAL 5508, NCREL 168339 SCAL 2893R

Photos by Ellis Noell & Beth Brock

LIFESTYLE DEADLINES

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Partial Listing: TOOLS & EQUIPMENT Lincoln Electric Weld Pac 140HD Wire Welder 7pc Milwaukee 18volt Red Lithium XC Cordless Set Ramset Nailers Hedge Trimmer Rotary Laser Level Kit Portable Utility Pump Sawzalls 14” HD Cut off Saw Air Finish Nailer Lithium Cordless Set 20 volt Benchtop Shaper-Router 3/4hp Auto Booster Water Pump Predator 6500 Watt Generator New Diesel Generator Gas Engines: 99cc Horizontal, 173cc OHV Vertical, 212cc OHV Horizontal, 420cc Horizontal Elec Start Electric Pavement Breaker Lincoln Elec Porta Torch Oxy-Acetylene Outfit Rigid Wet File Saw Qty of Air Compressors from Pancake Portable to 26gal 150psi Lithium Ion 12volt Ingersoll Rand 3/8” Air Impac Tool Cordless Drill Set 19volt Professional 7 amp Powerhand Planer 7 ¼” Circular Saw Battery Chargers Klein Tool Nut Drive Disc/Belt Sander Zurn Plumbing Crimper Air Coil Nailer Air Pin Nailer Ridgid Compound Miter Saw 8” Bench Grinder Air Paint Sprayers Cordless Paint Sprayers Hitachi 2” 18ga Brad Nailer Air Pin Nailers ½”-1” Gravity Air Texture Spray Guns 2 Stage Vacuum Pumps

201 South Central Ave. • PO Box 874 Locust, NC 28097 Phone 704-888-1647 • Fax 704-888-0063

Melvin Huneycutt 704-791-8832 Melvin@ClassicAuctions.com NCAL 6058, SCAL 3266R

John Daniels 704-507-1449 John@ClassicAuctions.com NCAL 6163, SCAL 3774R

Deadline for wedding and engagement information is 12 noon Monday. Items received after deadline will run if time and space permit; if not, they will be held until the following week.

The cost is $20. Wedding and engagement forms are available at the receptionist’s desk at The Herald. Only the information requested on the form will be published at the $20 price. Additional information will be charged at regular advertising rates.

Contact the Herald at P.O. Box 769, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, come to the office, phone 739-7496, fax 7390611, or e-mail lib.kmherald@gmail.com.