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Santa Claus is coming to town! Kings Mountain’s 2013 Christmas Parade Saturday at 3 p.m. is expected to be “bigger and better than ever.’’ Headlining the event will be Vietnam veterans from the Greater Kings Mountain area as the grand marshal. All veterans who served during the period 1961-75 are

invited to join the parade lineup. Jolly ole St. Nick will round up the over 100-unit spectacle on downtown streets. More units are expected to register at City Hall before parade day and Events Director Ellis Noell never turns away participants. “Over two years ago seven men started the Vietnam Veterans support group in Kings Mountain. This unique cadre of veterans meets the second Monday of each month for

breakfast and fellowship. There are over 56 Vietnam veterans on the roles that are active and supportive of the Vietnam Veterans group. On Veterans Day in 2012 a memorial at Patriots Park was dedicated honoring 10 Kings Mountain men who were killed in action in the rice patties and jungles of Vietnam,“ said Noell of the selection of the grand marshals.’’ Mayor Rick Murphrey said the selection of the veterans as grand See KM PARADE, 8A

Fantasy light show wows onlookers The 400,000-light synchronized display put on by the city runs through Dec. 31 DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

If you cruise through the downtown area at night during the Christmas season this year, you’ll see an odd display of seemingly random blinking red, green, blue and white lights on some of the buildings and trees. If you tune your radio to 101.5 FM you’ll hear an upbeat mix of holiday tunes. But putting the two activities together might stop you in your tracks. City officials flipped the switch on the Downtown Kings Mountain Christmas Fantasy Light Show Monday night to the awe of an awaiting crowd and passersby who were witness to the remarkable dance of lights – set to the “Carol of the Bells,� a yuletide mashup of “Dueling Banjos� and Mozart and Trans-Siberian Orchestra selections, among many other songs. The light show, which runs through New Year’s Eve, is a project that’s many years in the making, with roots in the Oak Grove community where Donnie Beard first began drawing large crowds to the dazzling light show five years ago. The city tapped Beard this summer to pair up his imagination and technical

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Organizers and racers are gearing up for the annual Jingle Bell Rockin’ Run, held this Saturday morning and expected to draw around 700 people for the 5K walk/run, a 10K Run, and a Kid’s Fun Run. The races start at 9:30 at the Patriot Park gazebo. Runners and other participants can register at the YMCA until 2 p.m. Friday and at the former J. Oliver’s coffee shop on the day of the race from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Registration can also be completed online at racingtoes.com through today. Santa Claus will be making an appearance at the beginning of the festivities. He’ll also lead the children See RUN, 8A

Christmas lights adorn building rooflines and trees along Railroad Ave. downtown. Visitors simply need to tune in to 101.5 FM (Let It Snow Radio) to hear and see the synchronized holiday light show. Photo by DAVE BLANTON

expertise with the town resources and move the show to downtown. A $10,000 grant from the Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority has made it possible for Beard and city officials to boost the total number of lights in play to 400,000. They adorn the rooflines of the buildings along Railroad Ave. between Gold and Mountain streets, a row of trees on the street and a Santa figure. The lights for the Christmas Fantasy Light Show will shine on Sunday-Thursday nights from 5:30

through 10:30 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday nights from 5:30 until midnight. The light show will run all night on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. The official start of the light show was hit by technical problems that were sorted out in about 30 minutes after Beard and city electricians worked to fix a power supply problem. By 8 and 9 p.m., the ongoing display was drawing a small crowd of motorists who parked on the opposite side of the railroad tracks to take in the show.

Wilbanks new Bethware principal The Cleveland County Board of Education unanimously approved Lori Wilbanks as principal of Bethware Elementary last week. Wilbanks began in the pharmaceutical industry, but found that she missed her calling. She decided to go into education as a laterentry teacher in Tabor City, N.C., where she taught science for two years at South Columbus High School. On her journey to Cleveland County, Wilbanks taught science at Piedmont Middle in Union County. Shortly thereafter, she accepted a position at Kings

Jingle Bell Rockin’ Run is Saturday

Lori Wilbanks is taking the top job at Bethware after the previous principal took a job with Cleveland County Schools' central offices. Mountain High where she taught biology for six years. She then left the classroom to aid fellow teachers as the district’s Science Coordinator for four years. She has served as an assistant principal at Kings Mountain Middle since 2011. Wilbanks majored in Biology with a minor in Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel

Hill and earned a Master’s degree in School Administration from Gardner-Webb University. She has two children, Carter (5th grade) and Eli (4th grade). Her husband, Mike, is a history teacher, football coach and assistant athletic director at Shelby High School. “I am excited for the opportunity to serve as the principal of Bethware Elementary,� said Mrs. Wilbanks. “I’m so excited to be in such a great place surrounded by fabulous people!� She replaces Jennifer Wampler, who was named the Cleveland County Schools Principal of the Year in September. Wampler has been named the director of Human Resources for Cleveland County Schools. She replaces Diana Bridges, who retired earlier this year.

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A routine agenda turned into a vote on Urban chickens, in which council may have set a precedence in approving, voluntary annexation and rezoning last Tuesday by a city council with mixed reaction to a couple of the requests. Longtime councilman Dean Spears also took the occasion to thank employees, council and department heads for “the best year of my 20 years of service� and singled out for special thanks longtime friend Energy Director Nick Hendricks. He also praised the mayor and council for support of the campaign for funds for an addition to the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center. “We hope to complete the fundraising by February and be in that addition by Fall 2014,� said Spears, who serves as advisory board chairman for the facility. Mayor Rick Murphrey and several councilmen expressed appreciation to Spears for his service but the mayor said that more thanks will come at the Dec. 10 meeting of council when the 2014 administration will be sworn. During the business portion of the meeting Council, by 4-3 vote, okayed an amendment to the city’s

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zoning ordinance to allow inside-city residents to keep up to three chickens. By 6-1 council turned down a request from TP’s Resurrection Company to authorize the city clerk to investigate a voluntary noncontiguous annexation petition. It was the third time around for the Charlottebased company to appear before the board. The board had previously completed the steps required in the process and had voted against the requested annexation after a recent public hearing. By its vote Tuesday, City council refused to authorize the city clerk to again investigate a voluntary annexation request from Thomas A. Patterson, owner of the restaurant on .47-acre locally known as the former Wendell’s BBQ, 1553 Battleground Ave., just outside the city limits. Councilman Keith Miller made the motion to remove the request from the consent agenda for discussion. The vote was taken and councilman Howard Shipp cast the lone “yes� vote. TP’s Resurrection Co., 7209 E. W. T. Harris Blvd. #J, Charlotte, is listed as the grantee of the property from Kelly A. Bunch, PO Box 367, Kings Mountain. The draft text amendment, “Urban Chickens,�

GROVER – Santa Claus is coming to town Saturday at 11 a.m. in the 57-unit Christmas parade that will honor seven area World War II veterans as grand marshals. Sidney Dixon, Ed Campbell, Howard Swofford, George Melton, Les Roark, Bill Favell and Gene Putnam will be grand marshals and will lead the parade and also featuring the high stepping Kings Mountain High School Band, pretty girls, floats and much more. Anna Grace Hughes, chairman for the sponsoring Grover Woman’s Club, said the parade will line up in the Spring Acres area of town, proceed down Main Street and disband on Cleveland Avenue. The parade lineup: Grover Police, Marine Corps League, Marine truck, the seven grand marshals, military truck, Deuce and a half military truck, Civil Air Patrol, Sheriff Alan Norman, Cleveland County Coroner Dwight Tesseneer, Cleveland County Board of Education, county commissioner Jason Falls, Cleveland County Democratic Party, Grover Town Maintenance, Mark McDaniel; Grover Town Council; Town of Grover; Grover Town Maintenance, Mike Church; Grover Town Maintenance, Josh McLaughlin; Little Miss Pumpkin Queen Jamie Sharp; Miss Cleveland County Fair Jordyn Powell; Miss Pre Teen North Carolina Rachel Mower; Kings Mountain High School Homecoming Queen Haley

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See GROVER PARADE, 8A

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Brutko, Ayscue local “stars� at fundraiser

‘Alice’s Adventures’ You still have time to see the show! Don't miss the holiday event, “Alice's Adventures in Wonderland,� this weekend – Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. by a large cast of the Kings Mountain Little Theatre at the downtown Joy Theatre. Children, their parents and others who attended the opening performances last weekend said the show is entertain-

ing and the children delightful. Nikki Wood, who directed the sell-out production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,� has a talented cast who she says “works their hearts out� to bring one of the best productions ever to the stage at the Joy. The show is co-sponsored by SavWay Foods and all seats are $5. “Alice Adventures In Wonderland� has all the familiar characters from the classic tale with some new characters that bring laughter and smiles that appeal to the young as well as the young at heart who get lost in the fantastical world of wonderland. Follow the rabbit to a delightful, entertaining world of talking animals, comic royalty and races where the contestants run in circles. There are also the Mad Hatter's frantic tea party, the watchcarrying White Rabbit and talking flowers. Cydney Wallace and Hannah McCombas share the title role of “Alice.�Alice deals with a sneezing duchess and a baby that turns into a pig. The finale has Alice watching a trial, but she suddenly finds herself the accused. Many of the characters have lead roles for their scenes and each scene is different.

Nick Howell portrays the March Hare in ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ playing this weekend at the Joy.

Every actor has a chance to shine and they do just that.

Goforth marks a century

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Kings Mountain’s Mal Brutko and Gina Ayscue were local “stars� in the annual Communities-In-Schools “Dancing With The Stars� fundraising event Oct. 26 at Don Gibson Theatre in Shelby. Hundreds of Cleveland County students face obstacles that threaten their chance to graduate from high school and succeed in life and Communities in Schools works year round to support these students in 14 schools. “It was a way that we could help the kids that attend school with my kids and Mal’s grandkids; and have fun along the way,� said Gina, who has three kids in Kings Mountain schools. “I just want all the children in our school system to have the same opportunity that my children have.� In addition to dancing in the competition, the event included information about CIS, a silent auction, and taxi dancing prior to the show. The taxi dancers ask attendees to dance during the dinner and pre-show event time. In exchange for a dance the attendee could give a donation in honor of one of the Star Couples. Gina and Mal’s taxi dancers were Mal’s wife Shirley Brutko and Gina’s husband Dan Ayscue. Other taxi dancers for them included local high school students that used the event for volunteer hours needed toward college requirements, scholarships, and school club volunteering. Just another way Communities in Schools can help students reach their full potential. The high school taxi dancers included: Haven Butler, 11th grade, Debralee Tomberlin, 10th grade, Camryn Pearson, 10th grade, all of Kings Mountain High School; Tyler Nelson, 12th grade, Bessemer City High School and Shelby Howell, 12th grade, Ashbrook High School. These dancers had been referred to Gina and Mal by Susan Blackburn, owner of Dance Reflections in Kings Mountain. The volunteers that participate in this event are paired with a professional dance instructor that choreographs and instructs the couple on their dance presentation. Gina and Mal’s dance instructor was Keith Darby of Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy at Thomas Jefferson Charter School in Shelby and Dance Reflections in Kings Mountain. The dancers began practicing their dance routines in late August this year. “Our routine was more than a line dance you would learn on the internet,� said Mal. “We practiced at least two days per week.� he went on to say, “Our practices lasted about 60 minutes each time and was much like an exercise workout. I even lost 12 pounds during all this.� Gina and Mal were able to practice their dance at the Kings Mountain Y in their group fitness room. “We are very thankful that the Y so graciously allowed us to practice at their facility,� said Gina. Mal and Gina are no strangers to volunteering in the Kings Mountain community. Mal has served many years on the Kings Mountain Y’s Board of Directors and has

Gina Ayscue and Mal Brutko danced with the stars recently to rais raise funds for Communities-in-Schools. served as Board Chairman for two terms. He is a big advocate of the Kings Mountain Gateway Trails, where he volunteers in clean up efforts and grounds upkeep at any given time. Mal is also a very active family man with his wife, Shirley Brutko, three children Ashley Harris, Todd Gossett, and Kerri Morris and eight grandchildren, John, Abbie, and Layla Harris, Kaela, Ada, and Nora Gossett, Zelia and Juda Morris. Gina too volunteers frequently in her community. She has volunteered for the Kings Mountain Y for over 10 years as a board member, and active participant in the Y’s annual fundraising event, “Moon over the Mountain.� Over the years this event has raised over $150,000 for scholarships at the Kings Mountain Y. She too volunteers at the Kings Mountain Gateway trails, especially with their annual Gateway 5K race. Gina is always willing to help out with anything in the community that promotes healthy lifestyles. Gina’s family includes her husband Dan Ayscue, and three children, Devin, Emma, and Reese. Mal and Gina are more than just dancing partners, they have been family friends for over 30 years; Gina grew up with Mal’s daughter Ashley. “Mal is like a dad to me,� says Gina. “We have been dancing together for years. I couldn’t think of a better person to be paired with.� For more pictures and information on Dancing with the Cleveland County Stars 2013 event, go to Communities in Schools facebook page.

Bonnie Price Studio dedicated

Martha Hord Goforth, seated, is pictured with her children at her 100th birthday party November 17 at Central United Methodist Church. From left, Dot Dixon, Edward Goforth and Charity Tignor. Her four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren and more than 250 guests attended the event.

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The Bonnie Price Print Studio was dedicated Sunday afternoon by the Southern Arts Society, at the Depot. The late Mrs. Price was active in the Southern Arts Society and Kings Mountain Arts Center and was among the first painters of pages in the calendar offered by the Southern Arts Society featuring Kings Mountain artists. The new 2013 calendar was presented by the Arts Society Sunday at the public reception. Pictured with the Price family are three active members of the Southern Arts Society, Bernice Chappell, Camiel Bradshaw and Johnsie Reavis, far right. Photo by ELLIS NOELL


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A group of boys watch a model train puff smoke as it chugs by a winter scene complete with a scale model church and automobiles at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum’s 10th annual “Toys, Games and Trains� exhibit. The Piedmont “S� Gaugers, a model train club, set up and maintain the popular train portion of the exhibit. Photo by DAVE BLANTON

Museum to present holiday event Saturday Kings Mountain Historical Museum will present a holiday event, “Christmas in Kings Mountain,� Saturday featuring the magic of “Toys, Games and Trains� from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and from 57 p.m., including candlelight tours of the historic Barber House and hot apple cider by the firelight. Morning and afternoon events Saturday will also include tours of the historic Cornwell and Barber houses decorated for the holidays. Linda Bell will delight tour-

goers with a history of Christmas celebrations and traditional craft demonstrations such as Scherenschnitte, the historic German art of papercutting. The Museum will be closed from 3-5 p.m. Saturday for the downtown Christmas parade but will reopen at 5 p.m. Back by popular demand, the model train exhibit is set up by the Piedmont “S� Gaugers, and visitors will also enjoy the historic railroad memorabilia, antique

Council will be sworn at Tuesday's 6 p.m. Meeting at City Hall. The new face on the board is Curtis Pressley, who defeated longtime At Large representative Dean Spears for a four-year term. Reelected

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toys and games. An extensive interactive model train track provides hands-on fun for all ages. The exhibit will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m. There is no admission charge but donations are appreciated and go towards fulfilling the museum’s mission to collect, preserve, and interpret history through exhibits, educational program an tours. Director and Curator Adria L. Focht invites the public.

Elfis and Council to be sworn in the Sleigh Tuesday, Dec. 10 The newly-elected mem- commissioners for a four year Riders bers of Kings Mountain City term are Tommy Hawkins, Shelby's Township Three Elementary School students will present “Elfis and the Sleigh Riders� Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 10 and 11, at 6 p.m. Over 500 students will be in the performance over a two night span. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for ages 3-12. Proceeds benefit the PTO.

Mayor J. D. Ledford, right, administers the oath of office to new town board members Bobby Wooten, left, and Rodney Ross and re-elected councilwoman Jackie Bennett. Other members of the new administration are newly-appointed member Angela Early and Bill Willis, whose seat on the board was not up this year.

Ward 3, and Mike Butler, Ward 2. The current board of commissioners will meet briefly to discuss any business items on the agenda and afterward the new administration will take the oaths of office.

SHARING THANKSGIVING – Left to right, Mary Helen Brown, Sandy Conrad and James Conrad enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center Nov. 27. Nearly 100 people enjoyed the free lunch consisting of turkey, stuffing, macaroni and cheese and pecan pie prepared by Linwood Restaurant. The Kings Mountain Rotary Club, which meets weekly at the center, donated the meal. The center is holding its annual Christmas Party on Friday, Dec. 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. There will be light snacks and musical and dancing entertainment provided, according to Terry Lewis, the center’s program coordinator.

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Christmas isn't a season. It's a feeling.

The sights and sounds of Christmas are everywhere in Kings Mountain this week. Downtown Kings Mountain is the place to be this Saturday. There's something for everybody. If you have driven downLib Stewart Managing Editor town at night you can't miss the Fantasy Light Show, a Christmas present from the City of Kings Mountain and the Main Street program working with a super technician to present choreographed lights that blink, twinkle and sparkle in time with Christmas music, over 400,000 lights in the trees and on the buildings along S. Railroad Avenue and Gold Street. Read the full story on the front page of today's Herald. Saturday events start with a 9:30 a.m. Jingle Bell Rockin’ Run at Patriot Park, then there's the train exhibit at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum in the old postoffice building. Kids and adults love it every year and it's open, along with craft demonstrations from,10 a.m.- 3 p.m. and from 5-7 p.m with tours of the historic Cornwell and Barber houses topped off by a candlelight tour of the Barber House and hot apple cider by the firelight. If that isn't enough to whet your appetite for family fun, the annual Christmas parade steps off at 3 p.m. City Events Director Ellis Noell promises that it's bigger and better than ever. A tour of homes is also underway from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and two local homes are featured in the holiday tour sponsored by the Cleveland County Arts Council. Read the story in today's Herald. Take time to visit the stores downtown and enjoy the food while you are spending the day. Don't miss the Kings Mountain Little Theatre's 7:30 p.m. presentation, a children's Christmas play that adults will love too. “Alice's Adventures in Wonderland� features a large cast of area young people who have been working tirelessly for weeks to present the show last weekend and this weekend at the Joy Theatre. And top off your Saturday evening with the dazzling light show in town and then drive down S. Battleground, turn on Margrace Road, and go to the Midpines Community. You can see the thousands of lights at the home of Grady and Katie Costner before you get there. Steel rods welded meticulously by Costner become creative masterpieces. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

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The beauty of simplicity Come 7:00 AM I head to the oak chair in the mud room with the torn up seat Shelley Eagan bottom to sit Proffit Farms down, pull socks up to my knees under jeans, slip on a pair of boots, and shove a pair of hard worn leather work gloves in my back left pocket. Glancing out the windows I see I need to don the stained cowboy hat to keep the sun off. It’s waiting within arm’s reach just where I left it, and a pair of sunglasses. I feel like Mr. Rogers changing into his sweater vest and house appropriate shoes as he comes inside to meet his television guests. Only I’m doing the opposite‌leaving the indoors to ready for outside work. The real outside work that keeps our farm and animals going. There is always the pocket knife clipped into my front right pocket which, if I can’t produce when cutting the strands off a bale of hay, will lead to endless ribbing from my father about how no real farmer is ever without a pocket

knife at hand. There is the cell phone in the back right pocket of my worn jeans that always seem to end up in the hamper for ‘really dirty things you don’t want washed with your regular clothes’ in the laundry room. It seems no matter what farm chore I do it will end with me wearing some amount of manure and/or mud somewhere on me, especially this wet summer. Every time I sit in this old chair and go through this ritual, usually multiple times a day since I have to go indoors to eat a meal, I relish the feelings of sameness and predictability that come with it. I am certain that in my younger days I would have found this task mundane and unexciting, not something to have given a thought to. Younger me would have rushed right through it. Now I appreciate knowing that in these two minutes, every single day, all year, no matter the weather, everything I will need to get going is right where it should be and I can’t possibly screw up this part of the day! During these few moments I

will not wonder if the baler is going blow up on me, and if I will have to call my husband to help me pull out the tractor I have sunk up to its axle, or if I will be able to keep my cow dog from chasing the herd through a new fence‌ I will simply sit, find the driest pair of boots, just the right hat, my favorite gloves will be right there and I will assemble myself for the next few hours of work on our farm. Once I proceed through this simple ritual the challenges ahead will fall into place. Right?! Incorporating some act of simplicity into a daily routine of unknowns, such as farming presents, holds us grounded. Once asked what it was I liked best about farming that was my answer. The simplicity of our lives on a farm is what makes this life better. Sure, like any work there is more to it than meets the eye. Complicated pasture rotation and management of grasses impact what herd gets to graze where and when, what needs to be planted and harvested at what point, which beeves are truly ready See PROFFIT FARMS, 8A

Looking past Thanksgiving The first Thanksgiving was surrounded by life's hardships. The early settlers were bombarded Glenn Mollette with extreme Guest Editorial weather, hunger, sickness and death. Those who had survived believed the best they could do was to stop and give thanks. Too many throughout America are looking past Thanksgiving. Either we don't want to think about it or we are looking to Black Friday, Christmas or just trying to get through the year. The aggravations of the world often drive us to feeling beaten down and we become bitter and resentful instead of thankful. When we live with gratitude our lives are more peaceful. Gratitude is a great stress reliever because we are looking to God and thanking Him. A

thankful life is a healthy life emotionally and physically. In gratitude we focus on the positive instead of the negative. We focus on the giver of life and not everything that is wrong with life. How well we know that life is filled with suffering. Tornadoes destroyed towns throughout the Midwest recently. Thousands of people were devastated. One evening news sound bite was a woman in tears saying that she and her husband lost everything but they clung to each other because they still had each other. In the middle of losing everything they were grateful for each other. The Philippines were almost wiped off the map because of the most horrific typhoon ever recorded. Those people are suffering. We don't want pain and suffering. Yet it's almost impossible to live very long without experiencing both. A

man in the Bible by the name of Job lost everything,. He lost his children, his entire wealth and his health. Job suffered and lost everything. His wife told him to curse God and die. Job looked to his creator in spite of circumstances. He never lost his sense of gratitude toward God even in the blackest hours of his life. He said,�Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him,� Job. 13:15. In his last years of life Job ended up with more than ever before. Gratitude was the beginning step to a new life for Job. You may not feel life is going your way. Stop and give thanks. Giving thanks is often the first step to better days. (Glenn Mollette is an American columnist read in 50 stat es. Contact him atGMollette@aol.com. Like his face book page at www.facebook.com/glennmollette)

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■OBITUARIES Pansy George Cunningham She loved to send cards to friends KINGS MOUNTAIN – Pansy George Cunningham, age 81, resident of Kings Mountain, died Thursday, November 28, 2013, at Kings Mountain Hospice House. She was a native of Cleveland Co., daughter of the late John Ivey George, Sr. and Eva Ballard George. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Horace Cunningham, brothers, John George, Jr., Kenneth E. George, Harold George and sister Melba Payne. She retired from Mauney Hosiery after 35 years of service, a lifelong and faithful member of First Wesleyan Church, Kings Mountain where she was a member of the Young at Heart. She loved to send cards and make phone calls to her friends. Pansy had many wonderful friends. Survivors include brothers Richard George and wife Sally, Virginia Beach, Va., Curtis George and wife

Mary, Statesville, N.C.; sister Frances G. Sarvis and husband Gary, Kings Mountain; sister-in-law Becky George, Kings Mountain; special nephew Dean Sarvis and wife Carrie, Garner, N.C.; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral service was Monday, December 2, 2013, at First Wesleyan Church, Kings Mountain, with Rev. Don Williams and Rev. Eddie Gray officiating. Visitation was from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, prior to the service at First Wesleyan Church. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. Memorials may be sent to Kings Mountain Hospice House c/o Cleveland County Hospice, 951 Wendover Heights, Shelby, NC 28150 or to Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry, 208 Cleveland Ave., Kings Mountain, NC 28086. A guest registry is available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, N.C.

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Rev. Jerry Laughter Known for his giving nature TERRELL - Reverend Jerry S. Laughter of Terrell, N.C., departed his earthly journey and entered Heaven Tuesday, November 26, 2013. He was the oldest of three sons, born to the late Woodrow and Pearline Laughter of Kings Mountain, N.C. Reverend Laughter graduated from Kings Mountain High School in 1958, attended Gardner Webb College, and graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jerry retired after serving thirty-seven years in the ministry, but remained active in his church. Jerry was known for his loving disposition and giving nature, he never met a stranger. He served the Lord with a strong, steadfast faith that carried him throughout his life, especially during the death of his son, Ken Laugh-

ter. We rejoice that he now is reunited with Ken. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Frances Williams Laughter; daughter Renee Laughter Taylor and husband John, Clemmons, N.C.; brothers Wayne Laughter, Charlotte, NC; Keith Laughter and wife Wanda, Kings Mountain. A memorial service was held at Trinity Baptist Church, 221 Ervin Road, Mooresville, N.C., on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at 2:30 p.m., with Dr. Hugh Cooper officiating. Visitation was 1 to 2:30 p.m. prior to the service at Trinity Baptist Church. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the building fund of Trinity Baptist Church, 221 Ervin Road, Mooresville, NC 28115. A guest registry is available at www.harrisfunerals. com. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, N.C.

Ruth Grace Lee A Brownie Scout leader for many years SHELBY-Mrs. Ruth Grace Lee, 92, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013 at White Oak Manor of Shelby. A native of Burke County, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Annie Stephens Lowman. She was the last living charter member of Hoyle Memorial United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school for many years. She was also a Brownie Scout Leader for more than 25 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Isaac Paul Lee; infant daughter, Susan Lee; brother, Frank Lowman; and sister, Sarah Rish. She is survived by her son, Rev. Stephen Lee of Davidson; nieces, Donnis Rode of Shelby, Lisa McLaurin of Polkville,

Wanda Guffey of GA; nephew, Dan Lee of Shelby; and several other nieces and nephews; sister-in-laws, Sara Mode of Shelby, and Julia O’Reilly of Charlotte; and brother-in-law, Carme Lee of Shelby. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 29, 2PM, at Hoyle Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Wayne Beatty officiating. The family received friends one hour prior to the service, at the church. Memorials may be made to Hoyle Memorial United Methodist Church, 1741 Fallston Rd., Shelby, NC 28150. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby served the Lee family. Online condolences: www.claybarnette.com

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â– POLICE ARRESTS NOV. 27: Timothy J. Wiggins, 37, Gastonia, larceny, breaking and entering, possession of stolen goods, $10,000 bond, secured. NOV. 30: Clifton R. Shedd, 26, Gastonia, failure to appear, $2,500 bond, secured. DEC. 2: Jennifer Vanpelt, 24, 110 Fulton Dr., communicating threats, $500 bond, secured. CITATIONS NOV. 30: Brandon J. Johnson, 32, 200 Spruce St., expired registration plate.

INCIDENTS NOV. 26: CVS Pharmacy reported that a counterfeit $20 bill was used in attempt to purchase medication. NOV. 26: A Gastonia resident reported check fraud in the amount of $196.08 drawn from a Local Government Federal Credit Union account. NOV. 27: Fifth Third Bank on 114 E. Gold St. reported the attempted breakin of an automated teller machine. NOV. 28: A resident of N. City St. reported damage

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to property after four windows of a Honda were found to be smashed in with a brick. NOV. 30: A resident of Baker St. reported an assault. DEC. 2: A resident of S. Oriental Ave. reported the theft of a Wells Fargo bank card, a N.C. identification card, four Social Security cards, a wallet and a house key. WRECKS NOV. 11: Officer H.L. Carpenter said a 2002 Saturn operated by Camille Elana McSwain left the roadway at the intersection of S. Railroad Ave. and U.S. 74 Business and struck a street sign on an island in the intersection. The estimated damage to the vehicle and the street sign were $1,500 and $300, respectively. NOV. 25: Officer J.L. Dee said a 2005 Chrysler operated by Tammy L. Beam collided with a 2013 Hyundai operated by April L. Russ in the parking lot of CVS on Gold St. Extension. The estimated damages to each vehicle were $1,000. NOV. 26: Officer B.M.

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Black said a commercial truck operated by Gary J. Speer flipped over traveling north bound on Interstate 85. The driver was transported to Caromont Medical Center in Gastonia for injuries. The estimated damages to the vehicle were $20,000. NOV. 26: Officer J.L. Dee said a 2008 Kia operated by Kadedra S. Ussery hydroplaned, struck a bridge pillar and flipped over while traveling west on U.S. Hwy. 74. The estimated damage to the vehicle was $5,000. NOV. 26: Officer B.C. McGinnis said a 2005 Dodge operated by Margaret A. Birago left the roadway

while rounding a curve and struck a tree on U.S. Hwy. 74 East. The estimated damage to the vehicle was $5,000. NOV. 26: Officer J.L. Dee said a 2001 BMW operated by George T. Warrick hydroplaned and struck a number of trees in the median while traveling west on U.S. Hwy. 74. The estimated damage to the vehicle was $2,000. NOV. 26: Officer S.M. Skinner said a 1998 Chevrolet operated by Israel V. Hernandez suffered a tire blow-out and left the roadway. NOV. 27: Officer H.W.

Carpenter said a 2006 Nissan operated by Daniel A. Asgari collided with a 2008 Chevrolet operated by Stephen L. Stamper at the intersection of N.C. Hwy. 161 and Woodside Dr. The estimated damages to the Chevrolet and the Nissan were $3,000 and $2,500, collectively. NOV. 29: Officer F.L. Wittington said a 1992 Cadillac operated by Christy A. Hartman rear-ended a 2004 Kia operated by Meagan J. Dixon at the corner of Kings Mountain Blvd. and Shelby Rd. The estimated damage to each vehicle was $2,500.

Local law enforcement partners with Coalition for Common Goal Preventing underage drinking is a high priority for community On Tuesday, Nov. 26, the leaders of local law enforcement agencies including the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, Shelby Police Department, Kings Mountain Police Department, Boiling Springs Police Department and N.C. Highway Patrol came together to display their commitment to working with the Cleveland County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (SAPC) to prevent underage drinking in Cleveland County. Driven by local data on the prevalence of underage drinking and the easy access to alcohol by underage drinkers, The SAPC has developed a Strategic Action Plan to prevent and reduce underage drinking in our county. The action plan contains strategies that target the two main ways young people often access alcohol according to youth surveys and focus group discussions: adults buying and supplying alcohol for underage drinkers,

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and alcohol retailers selling alcohol to underage drinkers. Today, local law enforcement agencies signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the coalition to illustrate their commitment to assist the coalition in their efforts to prevent underage drinking. This includes continuing to do such activities as training personnel on applicable rules and statutes governing underage drinking, implementing routine shoulder tap initiatives and conducting a minimum of one county-wide compliance check annually in addition to their regular compliance checks. The Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition will support the work of law enforcement on this initiative through the provision of educational materials for the public and implementation of a comprehensive, multi-level community See LAW ENFORCEMENT, 8A

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■ MEDITATION And he [the angel, Gabriel] came to her [Mary] and said, “Greetings, favored one! The Josh Tucker Lord is with Pastor you.” But St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. He will reign over the house of Jacob

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forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” Luke 1: 28-33 Grace to you and peace in the name of the awaited king, Jesus the Christ. Amen. We Wait. For many western Christians, we are now into the season of Advent. Advent is the time of year when we wait the anticipated arrival of the birth of Jesus, the Messiah. We wait for his coming into this world and we wait for the true message of hope and peace that he brings to us. Most of all, we wait in long and expected hope of the salvation that can only be found through his life, death and resurrection. We wait. Not only do we wait for the babe in a manger but we also wait with sureness and certainty of Christ’s coming again. Just as he promised, Jesus went on from this world to prepare a place

for us, and just as he promised he will come again for us that we may all be united in the kingdom of God as one. Advent is about this kind of waiting, too: waiting for Christ’s coming again. Waiting can be exciting at times, as we live our lives full of excitement, hope and anticipation. But, sometimes waiting is not an easy task. The holiday season can bring about sadness as we remember past times spent with loved ones who are no longer with us. Also, it becomes easy to loose the focus and meaning of the holiday season with all of the attention on shopping, gift giving and the secularized meanings of Christmas. No matter where we find ourselves in this season of waiting, we cling to the words from Luke with the annunciation of Jesus’ birth. In the first chapter, the birth narrative begins as the angel

Gabriel visits the virgin, Mary. The text tells us of Mary’s confusion and anxiety over the presence of the angel with her and in his words, “Greeting, favored one.” How could a lowly virgin have found favor with God? The angel continues to assure Mary saying, “The Lord is with you.” This advent and Christmas season let us never forget that we too have found favor with God and that God is with us. We are his chosen people; his people who are called to do great things. And, he is with us every step of the way as we do these things and as we wait for him this season. The Lord is with us! Even as we get caught up in the business of the season or as we remember great times with loved ones in the past, the Lord is with us and he has favored us. Let us wait with anticipation and hope as Jesus comes!

EASTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH – 308 York Road, the adult choirwill present the Christmas cantata, “Bethlehem Morning,” Friday evening, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. and Sunday evening, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. To be followed by an afterglow fellowship in the church’s fellowship building. Rev. Ron Caulder, Pastor, and Mrs. Liz Hill, Music Director, welcome everyone to this Christmas musical experience. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH – of Kings Mountain will host two musical events: Dec. 8, Keyboards at Christmas, 6 keyboards, one night, Unforgettable. Performance times are 3PM and 6 PM. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to each service. Dec. 15, Christmas musical featuring choir, band, and orchestra. Performance Time 6PM. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to service.

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Church Service Directory KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member KM Senior Center 909 E. Kings St. Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700 Arise Church Kings Mountain YMCA 211 Cleveland Ave. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917 Burning Bush House of God 310 Long Branch Rd (KM) Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247 Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015

Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152 Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697 Church at Kings Mountain 108 E. Mountain St. (KM Women’s Club Bldg.) 704-739-1323

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Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773 Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477 Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310 David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555 Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215 East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/KM Hwy. 704-739-7367 Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055 Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331

Kings Mountain Baptist Church El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174 Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 602 Canterbury Road 704-739-9939 Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496 Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road 704-739-8396 Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997 Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206

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

Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888

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

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

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

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

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

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Six beautiful Cleveland County homes are included in the Cleveland County Arts Council's 4th annual Holiday Tour of Homes on Saturday, Dec. 7,. from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. They include two from Kings Mountain, two from Moss Lake, one from Cherryville and one from Shelby. This home tour celebrates not only the interior design and architecture of the houses but the individual styles of holiday decor of the homeowners. Tickets are $15 at the Arts Center, 111 S. Washington St., Shelby, by phone in advance or at the homes the day of the tour. A hand decorated artisan wreath will be raffled off to a lucky tour attendee. “We are very excited to have such unique homes this year,” said Shearra Miller, Executive Director for the Arts Council. “From renovated historic homes to newer homes, we have something for everyone.” Also that day, stop by the Arts Center to check out “Handmade for the Holidays” gift gallery. The entire gallery will be transformed into a holiday gift shop filled with artwork by local and regional artists, available to purchase as gifts or just to take home. Lunch will be available for $5 from 11-1 p.m. at the Arts Center during the tour. The following homes will be on the tour: Sharon and Bobby Horne moved into their home, 701 Oakland Street, Kings Mountain, in 2012. “It is important for us to have a home that is both welcoming and comfortable for our children, grandchildren and guests so Bobby kept this in mind while designing and building it,” said Sharon. She continued, “Our home is always open for celebrating birthdays, holidays and Sunday night dinner with family. Lounging on the back porch, where conversation may be momentarily interrupted by a passing train and relaxing in front of the fireplace are the favorite gathering places. Decorating for Christmas is exciting and Bobby loves setting up his Christmas village (which has its own room). We hope you enjoy your visit and feel welcome in our home. We always look forward to the holidays and time spent with family and friends.” The home of Jackie and Tyler Falls, 409 W. Mountain St., was placed on the National Register of Historic P laces in 2012 and is part of Kings Mountain's West End Historic District. This home, formerly known a the Bright Dixon Ratterree House, built in 1921, is a one and one half story bungalow style with an L-shaped porch and screened on the east gable end. It has been completely restored retaining the original hutch in the dining room and all windows, doors and floors. During the restoration work, a new deck, pool and pool house with exercise room was built. The home has been simplistically dressed for Christ-

mas in freshly cut local greenery, handmade wreaths and garlands. It is accessorized with earthy organic fabrics and holiday table settings reflecting the charm and elegance of the home. Five years ago Pat and Jim Pharr, 1322 Vista Dr., Shelby, traveled from New York and fell in love with the community and Moss Lake. Their home was built in 1974 and is located where Buffalo Creek empties into the lake. While their home has seen many renovations, it continues to be a warm and inviting place that views the lake from ever room and offers an exotic taste of fishing, hunting and safari adventures. They look forward to sharing their family's traditional Christmas decorations with you. Just minutes from uptown Shelby the home of Elaine and Ronnie Dobbins, 103 Ridge Court, Cherryville, sits on a hill in a wooded track that brings all kinds of wildlife into thee backyard including herds of grazing deer. The floor plan is open, comfortable and very livable. The Dobbins family enjoys spending time on the screened porch and cooking out on the large, winding, cobble stone patio,. As winter draws near, the festive ambiance of the house makes you reminisce of the holidays past and those to come with the kids at home, the grand babies lying around excitedly awaiting Christmas day. You stop and smile with a warm heart, knowing for a brief moment in time that all is right with the world. It's Christmas and they welcome you to their home,. DaNita and Mitch Chaplin, 3101 Harmon Homestead Rd., Shelby, describe their home on Moss Lake as a French country, cottage, cabin and farmhouse as it carries touches of each with its architecture and decor. Christmas becomes the highlight of the year for them when the collection of carolers from over 28 years comes out of storage and goes on display in numerous scenes throughout the house. Old English ivy, boxwood, chimney pots and a circular gravel drive lead into the New England, Hampton design home, built in the 1930s and renovated in 2012 by Barbara and Wayne Deal, 120 Westfield Road, Shelby. This unique home retains the charm of its former life with classic enhancements and ethnic touches that stand the test of time. It is decorated in a simple snowy-white Christmas elegance.

Lexy and Jaelen are pictured in the home of their grandparents, Bobby and Sharon Horne.

The home of Jackie and Tyler Falls at 409 West Mountain Street, Kings Mountain

The home of Pat and Jim Pharr, 1323 Vista Drive, Shelby – Moss Lake

The home of Ronnie and Elaine Dobbins, 103 Ridge Court, Cherryville

The home of DaNita and Mitch Chaplin, 3101 Harmon Homestead, Shelby, Moss Lake

The home of Barbara and Wayne Deal, 120 Westfield Road, Shelby

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LAW ENFORCEMENT: preventing underage drinking is a community priority From page 5A awareness campaign. DeShay Oliver, SAPC Coordinator, says, “Our message is ‘Don’t Buy! Don’t Supply! Prevent Underage Drinking!’ Our community coalition in partnership with local law enforcement will be working hard to get this message out.” The coalition’s work is driven by data such as the following: • 41.9% of ninth grade students and 61.9% of twelfth grade students in Cleveland County consumed alcohol within the past year (Pride Survey, 2012). • 23.3% of ninth grade stu-

dents and 56.5% of twelfth grade students in Cleveland County reported alcohol is very easy to get (Pride Survey, 2012). • 67% of 9th grade students reported people under the age of 21 most commonly access alcohol by getting an older friend or sibling to purchase it for them. Furthermore, 30.5% of students surveyed agreed that many youth who consume alcohol get strangers to buy it for them, and 20% reported that young people who drink often get their parents to buy it for them (*local youth survey, 2013). • 28% of 9th grade students surveyed strongly agreed or

KM PARADE: Santa Claus comes to town Saturday From page 1A marshal is to honor Vietnam veterans from all walks of life who served this country with pride and honor during very difficult times. He added, “The Vietnam War saw some give all and we honor all Vietnam veterans today for their service.” The high-stepping Kings Mountain High School Band, floats from church groups, school groups and organizations, pretty girls, the Loch Norman Pipe Band, the Greenville Christian Youth Organization from Charlotte, a Pop percussion group that marched in the recent Thanksgiving parade in the Queen City, and many more more are

featured in the parade lineup. The parade will form on East Gold Street at Mountain Rest Cemetery, proceed to West Gold, turn right at the corner of S. Battleground, turn right at the overhead bridge and disband in the area o f Kentucky Fried Chicken on King Street. “We hope parade-goers will come early to town and celebrate the season with a full day of activities sure to get the whole family in the holiday spirit,’’ said the mayor. The dignitary lineup, the first 20 spaces, includes: KMPD Chief Melvin Proctor, KMFD Chief Frank B

KM parade line-up The parade line-up for the Kings Mountain Christmas Parade is listed in the order of participation. More entries are expected in Saturday's 3 p.m. parade ANTICIPATED to top more than 100. KMPD Chief Melvin Proctor, KMFD Chief Frank Burns, Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman, NC Highway Patrol Sgt. Moore, Color Guard Marine Corp League, NC Foothills Detachment 1164, KM Christmas Parade Banner Boy Scout Troop 92, Grand Marshal Vietnam Veterans, KM Mayor Rick Murphrey, City Council Member Ward I Howard Shipp, City Council Member Ward 2 Mike Butler, City Council Member Ward 3 Tommy Hawkins, City Council Member Ward 4 Rodney Gordon-mayor pro tem, City Council Member Ward 5 Rick Moore, City Council Member At Large Dean Spears, City Council Member At Large Keith Miller, City Council Member At Large-Elect Curtis Pressley, NC State Representative Tim Moore, Grover Police Chief Eric Buff, Grover VFD No. 3 truck 342, Grover Mayor J.D. Ledford, Cleveland County Commissioners, KM Police Department Lake Patrol & Explorers Sgt. Bob Myers, Kings Mountain High School Blazer Band, KMHS Homecoming Queen Haley Nicole Camp, KMHS Carrousel Princess Emily Harris, KM Optimist Club Cheerleaders and football team, American Red Cross, 161 Flea Market Grinch Mobile & Whooville Train Anna Greene, Walmart truck and trailer Antione Sadler, Dance Reflections, KM Crisis Ministry old cars, walkers, Paysour Mobile Home Park Dale Earnhardt Jr. 88 Golf Cart Dean Paysour, Awana Leaders and Clubberstruck & trailer, Grace Christian Academy School bus and walkers, Teen Miss Cleveland County Erica Carpenter, and Kings Mountain Fire Department 284. No. 35 – American Legion Auxiliary Miss Poppy – Layla and Abbie Harris; Emmanuel Baptist Church truck and trailer with cross and all members, Higher Learning Child Care truck and trailer ; Loch Norman Pipe Band, Marburger Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep truck and employees, Hospice of Cleveland County staff, Elite Trailblazers walkers, East Gold Street Wesleyan Church truck, Kings Mountain Fire Department Ladder 1, Oak Grove AME Zion Church car and youth dance team, Kings Mountain Dream Center, Miss Teen North Carolina Allison Howell, Boy Scouts Pack and Troop 92, walking, truck, float, First Baptist Church, Cleveland County Endocrinology Internal Medicine truck and trailer, Mount Zion Baptist Church Youth Ministry truck and trailer, Miss NC Natural Elite Royal Court Alayna Patrick Popular Miss, Greenville Christian Youth Organization, After School Learning Center truck and car, Interim Healthcare car, Heather Gilliam and Sandra Bowen, Miss North Carolina Natural Elite Ashley Regans, Created to Praise Dance Academy, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Shelby Star newsroom staff, Kings Mountain Fire Department brush truck, Summit Place van with residents and employees, Kings Mountain Electric Department, motorcycles and employees, Mountaineer Cruisers classic cars, 15 people. As of Tuesday morning Santa Claus in a city firetruck was listed as No. 62, the last unit in the parade lineup but more units were registering at City Hall with Lynda Maddox.

agreed that they were aware of stores in Cleveland County that sell alcohol to persons under the age of 21 (*local youth survey, 2013). • 39.5% of 9th grade students surveyed agreed or strongly agreed that youth often use fake IDs to purchase alcohol (*local youth survey, 2013). •19 out of 76 (25%) offpremise alcohol outlets sold to underage persons during compliance checks conducted in 2012 (Shelby Police Department, Alcohol Beverage Control). *The local youth survey was administered to 400 ninth grade students in Cleveland County in all area high schools.

From left to right, Anne Short, Cleveland County Health Department/Alliance for Health, Chief Randy Page, Boiling Springs Police Department, Chief Jeff Ledford, Shelby Police Department, Sheriff Alan Norman, Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, First Sergeant Tony Luckadoo, N.C. State Highway Patrol, Chief Melvin Proctor, Kings Mountain Police Department, DeShay Oliver, Coordinator, Cleveland County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition

GROVER PARADE: set to delight this Saturday From page 1A Camp; KMHS Carrousel Princess Emily Harris; Kings Mountain High School Marching Band; KMHS JV and Varsity Cheerleaders; Grover Area Woman’s Club; Kings Mountain State Park; Bethany Baptist Church; First Baptist Church of Grover; Grover

Church of God; New Buffalo Baptist Church; Landmark Baptist Church AWANA; Landmark Baptist Church Crimson Crusaders Motorcycle Ministries; Love Valley Baptist Church; Grover Pumpkin Festival; Masonic Lodge of Grover 375, State Line Lodge; Bobby Strange and Junior Parker, old cars; Junior Parker and Dan Cameron, old trucks; Barry and Denise

Murray Rat Rods; Diane Harris Rail Buggy; Old School New School Car Club; Mull’s Towing; Cleveland Regiment Camp 1663 Sons of the Confederate Veterans; Gamin Ride; Carolina Crossing; Grover Rescue Squad, Grover Volunteer Fire Department; Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Department; Santa Claus.

RUN: Jingle Bell Rockinʼ Run hits the streets Saturday From page 1A in the Fun Run in his golf cart. In its tenth year, the annual Jingle Bell Rockin’ Run will also feature a costume contest – with prizes for children and adults – and a live DJ. Proceeds from the run benefit the YMCA’s We Build People campaign. There will be prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd for 5k and 10k, in both male and female categories. Every child that participates in the fun run takes home a medal. Registration is $25 for the 5K, $35 for the 10K and $10 for the Kids Fun Run. Those who would like to contribute to the benefit and not walk or run can register as Phantom Dashers for $25 dollars and get a T-shirt from the event. A number of sponsors came together to help fun the run, including Rockwood Lithium, Parker Hannifin, Owens and Minor, Peak Resources, FMC Lithium, Halleujah Acres, Flooring America, Shope’s Shoes, Reno Chiropractic, Foot Zen, Balega and Adventures in Advertising, which is providing the T-shirts. For 10-year-old Maggie Deviney, the annual run is an important day in a

Runners take to downtown streets in the 2012 Jingle Bell Rockin’ Run. Santa Claus and a live DJ will be on hand Saturday. year filled with sports and activity, according to her mother LeAnne Deviney. Maggie has undergone a series of surgeries to correct a congenital spinal disorder called spina bifida. “It gave her a little independence,” Mrs. Deviney said, adding that Maggie also plays Upward Soccer and basketball. “She’s really excited.”

“It’s such a great family event,” said Kings Mountain YMCA Wellness Director Taffy Allen. The Jingle Bell Rockin’ Run run, which will be held rain or shine, concludes at 12 p.m. The town’s annual Christmas parade kicks off at 3 p.m. the same day.

COUNCIL: has mixed reactions to zoning requests From page 1A came from an application by Noell Roberts, West Gold Street. He said he decided to seek an amendment to the ordinance after he was cited for violation when he bought several hens when his daughter quit eating store-bought eggs. “She is eating now,” he told the board, adding that he wanted other citizens to have both exposure to domesticated poultry they care for and a source of food that they have raised. His neighbor Chris Fleming had no objection to the hens, saying that “Taking care of a chicken is no harder than taking care of a cat.” Fleming also noted that he had changed his mind about chickens after seeing that Roberts’ chickens were clean and easy to take care of. Roberts submitted his draft text amendment to the city’s planning board which recommended its adoption in a 7-2 vote. The ordinance allows poultry, including chickens, to be kept on the premises of a detached single family residence under certain conditions with no more than three hens allowed and no birds allowed in multifamily com-

plexes, including duplexes. No roosters shall be allowed and no outside slaughtering of birds. There are also stipulations about enclosures at least 15 feet from the nearest neighbor’s residence, feed stored in rodent proof containers, and production primarily for consumption by the subject property’s residents. Councilman Miller made the motion to deny and the vote was 4-3 in favor of the Roberts request. However, there was some discussion that the council vote was unclear and council had misunderstood the instructions on how to vote on a negative motion but it turned out, even after another vote for clarification, council members voted the same way. Four people voted for the amendment change and three voted against. Those approving were councilmen Howard Shipp, Mike Butler, Tommy Hawkins and Rick Moore. Voting against were councilmen Miller, Dean Spears and mayor pro tem Rodney Gordon. In other actions, city council: +rezoned after public hearing the Bhogilal Mistry property at 716 Cleveland Ave. (the former T. J. Ellison store property at Linwood Road and Cleveland) from Neighborhood Business to

Conditional Use General Business on recommendation of the planning board. The tobacco store is expanding, adding gas tanks and will give access and easements to adjoining property owners. +approved after public hearing Phase II storm water ordinance as well as the proposed soil erosion and sedimentation control ordinance and after presentation by Public Works Director Rickey Putnam. Members of the city board were meeting Tuesday at a work session to consider a storm water fee proposal. +adopted ordinance for load/unload parking in front of Flowers by the Falls, 233 S. Battleground Avenue. +The mayor announced that Energy Director Nick Hendricks had been elected president of the NC Electric Association, and presented certificates to Andy Bragg, who works in water and sewer systems maintenance, Grade B water distribution operator, and Richelle Meek, lab technician, Pilot Creek wastewater treatment plant, grade I biological operator. He noted that Meek is a second generation employee. She succeeded her grandmother who has retired at the plant.

PROFFIT FARMS: the beauty of simplicity From page 4A for slaughter and which are to be kept. These topics bring with them many hours of discussion and thought between Dad and I sometimes. But, at the end of the day, I feel like the most important decisions I make are the simplest. The decision to have a farm kid take a 2 quart bottle of milk to the barn before school and feed an orphaned calf - hoping for the best as I watch them head

down to the barn in pouring rain, with their school shoes on! Argh! Simple decisions like deciding to cook and eat the beets we have grown from our own dirt instead of buying a jar at the store. The simple task of calling cattle to a trough to watch them eat hay that we grew, cut, and baled always brings me great satisfaction as they munch away contentedly. Having kids that know more about weeding the garden than Instagram. Life can be so simple on a

farm as we fill our days with the myriad of small tasks that all add up to farming. I know, I should post something on Facebook more often, I should take my kids to the big city nearby occasionally so they know how to cross the street legally, maybe I should make time to take a yoga class and have a favorite TV show to talk about but I’m just too busy leading this simple life. With just the right fitting hat and my favorite pair of worn gloves, I’m ready.


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Ultra awarded $15M contract Ultra Manufacturing, Ultra Armoring, LLC, a division of Ultra Manufacturing in Kings Mountain, has been awarded a $15 million firm-fixed price, indefinite-delivery, indefinite quantity contract for the light capability rough terrain forklift (LCRTF) crew protection kit (CPK). The protection kit will be fitted to forklifts to increase survivability and provide protection in the event of small arms fire or improvised explosive device attack. “This is great news as it will allow Ultra to call back many of those they had to lay off when the sequestration went into effect and many government contracts were canceled or curtailed,'' said Michael Chrisawn, President of the Cleveland Chamber.

McHenrys attend Kubota dealer meeting Billy and Erika McHenry of Parker Farm Service in Kings Mountain attended Kubota Tractor Corporation's 2013 National Dealer meeting in Memphis, TN, joining more than 1,000 Kubota dealers from across the country for an exclusive first look at the latest Kubota product introductions and innovations. “The best in RTVs just got a whole lot better,'' said Billy McHenry. “There are so many great new features and options offered on the new Kubota RTV X Series that my customers are going to love.” He said the Kubota RTV X Series is called the next generation in work utility vehicles. Kubota RTVs have been the best-selling diesel utility vehicles in North America since 2004. The Parkers also attended field demonstrations and classroom sessions, gaining hands-on operator experience with Kubota's latest products.

Holiday safety tips from SERVPRO Local SERVPRO professionals in the Kings Mountain area say that homeowners can help keep their homes and their families safe during the holiday season by understanding the dangers and taking some simple, commonsense precautions. ''Christmas tree lights and candles are just two of the holiday traditions that increase the likelihood of a fire starting in your home,'' says Executive VP of Servpro Industries Inc. Rick Isaacson. Ken Morris, local SERVPRO representatives, offers these fire prevention tips: • Holiday Cooking Safety Tips – Supervise items on the stove top. Fifty-eight percent of kitchen fires involve ranges, homes with electric cook tops have a higher risk of fire than homes with gas cook tops. • Keep flammable items – potholders, packaging, wrapping, wooden utensils, loose clothing away from the stove top. • Don't let lack of sleep or

alcohol consumption affect your ability to concentrate on preparing the meal. • Holiday Decorating Safety Tips: Keep all decorations away from heat sources like radiators, portable heaters and fireplaces. • Use flame-less candles. • If you do use traditional candles, burn them in sturdy candle holders, well away from drapes and other flammable materials. Never leave them unattended and never allow them to burn down to less than one inch in length. • Christmas Tree Safety Tips: Keep live trees well watered to reduce the chance of a fire. • Check wiring on lights for breaks and wear, replace worn strings and don't exceed manufacturer guidelines for connecting multiple strands of lights. • Don't leave tree lights plugged in when you are away from, home or asleep.

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‘Christmas Story’ performance starts Jenks named Cleveland this weekend County Fair manager Bobby Jenks, interim manager of the Cleveland County Fair since July 31, is now the permanent manager after his unanimous election by the Fair board of directors. Andy Elmore, chairman of the board, said, “Bobby did an incredible and totally professional job in serving the fair as our interim manager and in fact had only 30 days to prepare for the return of the HAMFEST this past Labor Day weekend and less than 90 days to prepare for the 89th consecutive Cleveland County Fair, the state’s largest and oldest county fair.'' He added, “The exceptional and extraordinary work provided by Bobby on such short notice convinced every board member that we had selected the right person to lead our Fair forward toward our 100th anniversary in 2024.” “My Dad and I have worked on these fairgrounds for more than half a century and this selection feels like a homecoming for me and my family," said Jenks. He added that his son, Ashley Jenks, will handle the dayto-day operations of Jenks Concessions so that he can

devote his full time attention to “fair business.” He said that one of his first official acts will be to make a recommendation to the full board to change the name of the non-profit organization to the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair Association. Jenks said the fair was organized to celebrate “the agricultural history of Cleveland County and we need to return the fair to these roots.” The Jenks family has a long history with state and local fairs. Jenks received extensive training from his father, Farrell Jenks, who previously worked for more than 60 years as the Vendor Locations Supervisor for the N. C. State Fair in Raleigh and worked with the late Doc Dorton in the same position at the Cleveland County Fair. Since 2002 Bobby Jenks has been Concession Locations Supervisor at the county fair. A vendor at the Fair for more than 37 years, Jenks has served the Fair as Concession Locations Supervisor. He graduated from West Lincoln High School in 1965. He and his family live in Vale.

Pageant set for Dec. 5 The Miss Gastonia Scholarship Association will present the Miss Merry Christmas Pageant on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m at the Cherryville Community Building, 106 S. Jacob Street, Cherryville. The pageant is an official event of the Cherryville Chamber of Commerce's holiday activities. The pageant winners will participate in the chamber's tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. at the

downtown mini park gazebo. Girls ages 0-19 from Gaston, Cleveland, Lincoln and surrounding counties may enter the pageant. Contestants wear a holiday dress or outfit and everyone receives a tiara. Proceeds benefit the Miss Gastonia scholarship fund. For more information, call 704-827-7277 or visit www.missgastoniapageant.c om. The deadline to enter is Nov. 29.

Greater Shelby Community Theatre will present the comedy, “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some!)” on Dec. 6-8 and Dec. 13-15 in the Keeter Auditorium on the campus of Cleveland Community College, S. Post Road, Shelby. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. Sunday performances are at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students. Discount pre-sale tickets are available at Arnold's Jewelry, Badcock & More Furniture, Cleve-

land County Arts Council, Maxwell B. Hamrick Insurance, and Neal Senior Center. Three actors, weary of performing Christmas classics for the umpteenth time, decide to perform every Christmas story ever told – plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop culture, and every carol every sung. A madcap holiday romp! Rated PG, but parents beware, important secrets regarding Santa are revealed.

KMLT auditions for ‘Godspell’ begin Dec. 16 Auditions for the Kings Mountain Little Theatre's extraordinary production of “Godspell” will be held Monday, Dec. 16 and Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. At Joy Performance Center, 202 S. Railroad Avenue, downtown Kings Mountain. Callbacks will be on Thursday, Dec. 19. Jon Jones is directing the show which casts five men and five women with a possible supporting chorus. Casting will be non-traditional with age 18 and up actors and great singers. Personality is a plus in casting the show. Jones said other key roles are those of a stage manager, volunteers in props, technical staff, and band members. The theatre group also needs two acoustic guitars, electric guitar and keyboards. The production dates are

March 7, 8, 9, 14, and 15. Based on the Gospel of Matthew, the musical centers on a group of followers who are called to gather together to create a community following a very loving and knowledgeable teacher. By sharing stories about living good lives and singing about love, joy, gratitude, judgment and redemption, the group of disparate individuals band together with a common purpose to face challenges and obstacles as they are tested along the way. Using clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville. GOSPELL is a reflection on the life of Jesus with a message of kindness, tolerance and love. For more information email: jonjongjones@ yahoo.com

Veterans tree project A Veterans tree is going up in the lobby of American Legion Post 155. The project of the American Legion Auxiliary, the tree will be decorated with the names of veterans living and deceased. The public can donate one dollar and place names in memory or in honor on the decorated tree. “Our tree project was highly successful last year and we invite the public's participation again," said past president Joyce Kale who is serving as chairman of the project. All funds will

be used by the Auxiliary to help local, needy veterans. A second tree project of the Auxiliary will be a “warm tree” which will be decorated with cold weather gloves, scarves, hats, etc. and the items will be delivered to needy families or to the Crisis Ministry for distribution. DeAnn Burton is chairman of this project. The Auxiliary will also give Christmas gifts to veterans at White Oak Manor. Myrtle Christenson, president, is chairman of this project, assisted by Pat Lemmon.

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KM basketball sweeps Forestview to go 2-0 Cherryville here tonight, East Rutherford Friday for SMAC opener Kings Mountain High’s basketball teams swept Forestview in a non-conference doubleheader Tuesday night in Gastonia. The girls posted what may be their first-ever victory over the Lady Jaguars, 58-51, and the boys came through with a 76-55 victory. The Lady Mountaineers fell behind early and trailed 15-12 at the first quarter break. They took command in the second quarter and outscored the Lady Jaguars 26-9 to take a 38-24 lead into intermission. Forestview came back to trim the margin to 45-42 heading into the final eight minutes. Sophomore Tiffany Thompson and senior Monique Petty continued their inside dominance. Thompson scored 19 points and pulled down 15 rebounds; and Petty had 16 points and 18 boards. Point guard Taquisha Smith contributed nine points and five assists. “Forestview came out

from the start of the game in a man to man defense and full court man press,� noted KM coach Mike Harris. “We had very little problem with their defense and press, but we missed several easy scoring opportunities. We played a little better in the second quarter.� Forestview stopped pressing and played half court man to man in the second half. “We were a little impatient with our offense and McKaskill hit some big three-pointers to pull them closer,’ Harris said. “Even when Forestview tied it up at 47-47 out girls didn’t panic, so give them some credit. We could have made this game a lot easier on ourselves if we would have hit some free throws.� Kings Mountain hit only 13 of 35 from the foul line. “It’s something we work on every day and I don’t want them to start worrying too much about it, but it has been a point of emphasis,� Harris said. “Between the missed free throws and the

Kings Mountain’s Tiffany Thompson makes a strong inside move in recent game with Ashbrook at Parker Gym. Thompson’s 19 points led the Lady Mountaineers to a 58-51 victory over Forestview last week in Gastonia. missed lay-ups and put backs, we should have won this game by twenty. I know a win is a win, but if we want to get to where we want to be we have to close out teams when we get the chance.

“I was extremely proud of our effort on a night where we didn’t shoot the ball very well.� One of KM’s top defenders, Sabriyya Roberts, broke her nose and will be out of action for several weeks.

“Somebody needs to step up on defense,� Harris said. With starters James Tillman and Xavier Johnson and reserve Jacob Skidmore out due to injuries, the Mountaineers got an excel-

lent offensive effort from Nelson McClain in posting their second straight win. McClain hit 12 of 18 field goal attempts for a game-high 30 points, and also pulled down eight rebounds. Josh Sherer scored 21 points and dished out eight assists, and Chad Sanders scored 10 points and had four steals. The Kings Mountain teams were scheduled to play at South Point last night and will host Cherryville in a non-conference varsity doubleheader tonight at 6 o’clock. They open SMAC conference play Friday at home against a very good East Rutherford team. GIRLS GAME KM - Thompson 19, Petty 16, Smith 9, Hutchens 6, Wade 2, Sa. Roberts 2, Sh. Roberts 2, Brown 2. FV - McCaskill 25, James 8, Adams 5, Smith 4, Craig 4, Collins 2, Kendrick 2, Berry 1.

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KM wresters win NOGA tournament Kings Mountain High’s wrestling team won the NOGA tournament Saturda6y at North Gaston High School. Kings Mountain compiled 106 points to 101 for North Gaston. Charlotte Catholic was third with 76 points, followed by Bance 74.5, Hunter Huss 63.5, Forestview 44, South Piont 38 and Charlotte Country Day 7. The Mountaineers placed wrestlers in 12 of the 14 weight classes. Zach Melton (113) led the team with a first place finish. Cameron Sarvis (106), Camron Hord (138), Collen Queen (152), Austin Champion (170) and Mason Fleisher (182) placed second. Taylor Smith (132), Elijah Whitaker (160) and Cory Hester (220) placed third. Malik Banner (126), Marquise Camp (145) and Chaz Gamble (285) placed fourth.

Patriot spikers beat W. Lincoln The Lady Patriots won against West Lincoln. In a hard win the scores were 14:25, 14:25, 26:24, 25:17, 15:13. In the first and second set the Lady Patriots were led by Cassidy Calhoun's serves and Leeasia Rhodes hits. Unfortunately they didn't pull a win out. In the third set the Lady Patriots were constantly back and forth with West

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Lincoln. With the hits from Leeasia Rhodes it gave the Patriots hope to keep going. With all of the Patriots playing very well together they pulled out a victory. In the fourth set the Lady Patriots held onto the lead that they started off with throughout the entire game. With outstanding hits from Makena Deaton and serves from Lindsey Deaver the Lady Patriots held out the victory. In the fifth and final set the Lady Patriots got the lead early but then West Lincoln started coming back. With the serves of Leeasia and serves and passes of Lindsey Deaver and passes of Jordan Chapman the Patriots pulled it out for a 15:13 win. Outstanding players for the Patriots are Leeasia Rhodes, Lindsey Deaver, Makena Deaton.

JV Mountaineers defeat Forestview Kings Mountain’s JV boys basketball team posted its second straight victory Tuesday night at Forestview, 37-30. Kings Mountain built a three-point lead at the half and stretched it to 12 after three quarters. Forestview cut the margin to three points but KM was able to hold the Jaguars off in the final minutes. Kings Mountain was led by Demetrius Hill’s 13 points and Omar Petty’s 10 points. KM (37) - Hill 13, Petty 10, Mosely 6, Roberts 5, Merchant 2, Bolin 1.

FV (30) - Toms 16, Dawkins 6, Pippins 4, Coxum 2, Cherry 2.

Sports this week Wednesday, Dec. 4 6 p.m. - High school basketball, Cherryville at Kings Mountain (varsity girls and boys only). Thursday, Dec. 5 4 p.m. - Middle school wrestling, Lincolnton at Kings Mountain. 4 p.m. - Middle school volleyball, Kings Mountain at Lincolnton. Friday, Dec. 6 4 p.m. - High school JV/varsity basketball, East Rutherford at Kings Mountain. (JV girls, followed by JV boys, varsity girls and varsity boys). 6 p.m. - High school swimming, Kings Mountain, Crest, Chase and East Rutherford at Isothermal CC. Saturday, Dec. 7 9 a.m. - High school wrestling, Kings Mountain in Ashbrook Dual Tournament. Tuesday, Dec. 10 4 p.m. - Middle school wrestling, North Lincoln at Kings Mountain. 4 p.m. - Middle school volleyball, Kings Mountain at Lincolnton. 4 p.m. - High school basketball, Kings Mountain at Burns (JV girls, followed by JV boys, varsity girls, varsity boys). 6 p.m. - High school swimming, East Rutherford, Chase, R-S Central and Shelby at Kings Mountain. 6:30 - High school wrestling, R- S Central at Kings Mountain.

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Bethware Elementary first quarter awards Kiwanis Terrific Kid Award Kindergarten: Ashlyn Emory, Kylee Lawson, Ashtyn Fisher, Addie Yates, Justin Williams, Jaylen Tate, Gage Presnell, Heaven Blanton 1st Grade Gavin Smith, Mekenzie Ray, Sadie Laughter, Markevious Sanders, Brianna Waters, Caleb Yates, Michael Sharpe, Kalin Harris 2nd Grade: Carley Evans, Aaron Aldridge, Joseph Cate, Stephanie Morehead, Caroline Moss, Kory Phillips, Lyndsee Earle, Elijah Reynolds

Emory, Ashtyn Fisher, Caroline Williams, Elijah Gregory, Hailey Griffin, Hannah Goins, Jacob Baker, JaNasia Hamrick, Jasmyn Accor, Jaylen Tate, Troy Mathis, Jaleigh McLaughlin, Kaydence Lovelace, Manuel Camp, Madeline Huffman, Kevin Emory, Marleigh Goforth, Hunter Ledbetter, Isabella Mathis, Colton Willyoung, Evie Hawkins, Nehemiah Parker, Caroline Pyne, Jaylen Tate, Gracie Conner, Ryan Godfrey, Chloe Goins, Brooke Salvator, Trent Smith, Jessica Williams, Lathan Feemster, Anaiah Smauels, Christopher Sisk, Bree Tessneer, Ava Tipton

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1st Grade: Adriana Mejia Camp, Brady Sellers, Britney Evans, Caden Smith DaVaughn Norris, Jameson Brown, Jonathan Baker, Kylie Gibson Dominik Childress, Megan Sourisoud, Shakayla Toms, Valynna Bolavong Raquel Velez Donu, Vanessa Aleman, Marcus Mealing, Dilon Cate, Makayla Ball, Hope Meek, Dylan Smith, Tatianna Tummings, Brianna Waters, Destiny Wooten, Tristan Wright, Takeem Hunt, Sadie Laughter, Nydria Watkins, London Brown

Kindergarten: Matthew Presnell, Nicholas Moss, Tucker Dellinger, Ashlyn

2nd Grade: Bryson Brown , Carley Evans , Caroline

3rd Grade: Isaiah Eskridge, Mkenzy Gerecke, Evie Lewis, Bryan Yarborough, Ryan Parker, Shayla Moore, Ashton Carroll, Brookelyn Roberts, Hannah Morri, Kenyon Moore 4th Grade: TyEura Harris, Tavis Evans, Ravin Arndt, Ethan Humphries, Katrina McDaniel , Makayla Jarvis, Aiden Athitang, Kaniya Thompson

Moss, Corde Nixon, Devon Dorsey, Jace McLaughlin, John Paul Cannon, Javen Rivera, John Brooks, Joseph Cate, Kaitlyn Singletary, Kiana King, Lillian Blalock Nevaeh Accor, Mackenzie Ware, Noah Brigman, Ny’Asia Forney Summer Mobley, Alexis Clark, Immanuel Feemster, Seth Frazier, Stephanie Morehead, Alizaha Turner, Kourtney Vermeulen, Jessica Estes, Crissa Griffin, Landon Hartley, Joshua Meeler, Daniel Pyne, Christopher Sanders, Carly Stewart, Deacon Armstrong, Destiny Dawkins, Joseph James, Bre’Lynn Robbs 3rd Grade: Aleah Callahan, Amberlyn Carroll, Ashton Hullender, Jack Wine, Christopher Schrader, Jason Nichols, Marcus Williams, Layla Evans, Myskina Bolavong, Nicholas Horn, Priest Wilson, Shayla Moore, Savannah Humphries, Thomas Ferrell, Valey Rivera, Makinzy Wilson, Ethan Lovelace Ethan Mullis, Joshua Robinson, Calum Bolin, Austyn Dixon, Isaiah Eskridge, Devin Kelly, Khalia King, Star McKinney, Xzavion Whitesides, Journie Gill, McKayla Seiger, Tia Stephens, Israel Watkins, Dalton Ledbetter, Melissa Morehead, Ashton Carroll, September Perry See Bethware, 12A

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Simple Changes for Making a Home Senior-Friendly Dear Savvy Senior, What tips or products can you recommend to help make a home safer and more convenient for aging in place? My husband and I are in our 70’s and don’t have the money for any big renovations, but we want to do what we can to stay in our house as long as possible. Homebodies Dear Homebodies, There are lots of small adjustments and simple modifications you can do to make your home safer and livable as you age that are very inexpensive or completely free. Here are several to consider. Fall-Proofing Since falls are the leading cause of home injury among seniors, a good place to start is by picking up any possible clutter that can cause you to trip like newspapers, books, shoes, clothes, electrical or phone cords. If you have throw rugs, remove them or use double-sided tape to secure them. And if you have stairs, consider putting handrails on both sides. Good lighting is also very important,

so add lamps or light fixtures where needed, and install brighter full-spectrum bulbs in existing fixtures to improve visibility. Also purchase some inexpensive plug-in nightlights for the bedroom, bathroom and hallways, and consider installing motion sensor lights outside the front and back doors and in the driveway. In the bathroom get some non-skid bath rugs for the floors, put a non-slip rubber mat or self-stick strips on the floor of the tub/shower, and have a carpenter install grab bars inside the tub/shower. And in the kitchen, organize your cabinets so the things you use most often are within easy reach without using a step stool. Simple Modifications Growing old can also bring about various physical limitations which can make your home more difficult to use. Some simple solutions, for example, that can help weak or arthritic hands is to replace round doorknobs with lever handles, or get some inexpensive doorknob lever adapters. The same goes for

twist knob kitchen or bathroom faucets. You can easily replace them with lever faucet handles that you can purchase for a few dollars in most hardware stores, or get a single lever handle faucet installed. In the kitchen, you can make your cabinets and pantry easier to access by installing pullout shelves or lazy susans. And D-shaped pull-handles for the cabinets and drawers are also recommended because they’re more comfortable to grasp than knobs. In the bathroom consider getting a hand-held adjustable showerhead installed, and purchasing a shower or bathtub seat, so you can shower from a safe seated position if need be. And for easier toilet access, purchase a toilet seat riser for a few dollars. This can make sitting down and standing up a little easier, especially if you’re 6 foot or taller. And, if you get to the point where you need to use a walker or wheelchair, you can adapt your house by installing ramps on entrance steps, and miniramps to go over high entrance thresholds. And, you can widen the doorways an additional two inches by installing “swing clear� offset door hinges.

More Tips For many more tips, visit The Fall Prevention Center of Excellence website at homemods.org, and see “The AARP Home Fit Guide� (publication D18959) which offers dozens of modification suggestions to make your home safe and livable as you age. You can access it at online at homefitguide.org, or if you’re an AARP member, call 888-687-2277 and ask them to mail you a free copy. Or, if you want personalized help, get an in-home assessment with an occupational therapist, or OT, who can evaluate your home, make modification recommendations and refer you to products and services to help you make improvements. Medicare will pay for a home assessment by an OT if prescribed by a doctor. Ask your physician for a referral. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior� book.

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BETHWARE: Elementary first quarter awards From Page 11A 4th Grade: Aliza Edmonson, Peyton Fisher, Cheyenne Huffman, Tavis Evans, Chrisley Belt, Scott Harrelson, David Aleman, Kaylee Lavin, D.J. Black, Dylan Phelps, Edward Velky, Eve Yarulin, Ethan Humphries, Jackson Mealing, Karissa Poteet, Jaiden Hunt, Jathan Callahan, Kailey Duncan Carson, Merrill Aynslee Weeks, Cole Bolin, Isaiah Tate, TyEura Harris, Kaniya Thompson, Jordan Williamson, Aleiyah Yarbro, Markus Hager, Emma Laughter, Katrina McDaniel, Makayla Jarvis , Jacqueline Bernabe, Zaquan Adams Principal’s Pal Homework Award—Homework EVERY night! Kindergarten: A u b r e e Allen, Jacob Baker, Johnathan Charles, Gracie Conner, Tucker Dellinger, Audrey Earley, Ashtyn Fisher, Ryan Godfrey, Chloe Goins, Jakob Helms, Madeline Huffman, Bamboo Maninvong, Nicholas Moss , Brooke Salvator, Trent Smith, Jessica Williams, Dayson Worthy, Addie Yates, Manuel Camp, Brayden Carroll, Ashlyn Emory, Lathan Feemster, Rhylon Frazier, Lazaraha Gemes, Hannah Goins, Elijah Gregory, JaNasia Hamrick, Steel Childers, Brennan

Hug, Kylee Lawson, Tyler Rue, Nehemiah Samuels, Christopher Sisk A b b y Smith, Jacob Smit, Landon Summitt, Bree Tessneer, Gloria Thomas, Ava Tipton, Cameron Vermeulen, Logan White, Zachary Blanton, Jakereonia Degree, Caroline Pyne, Hailey Griffin, Evie Hawkins, Kayden Jordan, Kaydence Lovelace, Troy Mathis, Donte McKinney, JaLeigh McLaughlin, Nehemiah Parker, Jullian Paulson, Jasmine Paysour, Neilaysia Poston, Jaylen Tate, Londyn Williams, Justin Williams, Gavan Willover, Bernardo Hernandez, Aaron Morehead, Caroline Williams, Cheyanne Gault, Colton Willyoung, Gage Presnell, Heaven Blanton, Hope Mullinaxe, Hunter Ledbetter, Isabella Mathis, Jasmyn Accor, Jayden Sims, Kenzlei Howard, Kevin Emory, Kevon Smith, Kymbree Boone, Leighton Hindall, Lillian Northcutt, Stephen Ramsey, Lyric Phonephet, Marleigh Goforth 1st Grade: Xander Blanton, Anthony Cannon, Sabrina Carpenter Angel Connor, Sadie Laughter, Takeem Hunt, Marcus Mealing, ZaMauri Morton, DaVaughn Norris, Brady Sellers, Kaeden Smith, Noah Smith, Megan Sourisoud, Jaylyn Wallace, Nydria Watkins, Destiny Wilson, Markevious Sanders, Skyli Dyer,

Makayla Ball, Jaylen Clinton, Janai Dee, Eli Eaker, Aedyn Early, Britany Evans, Camron McCurry, Alyssa McMillan, Tristan Mezey, Andrea Morgan, Hope Meek, Adriana Mejia Camp, Alana Quinones, Dylan Smith, Landon Stowe, Tatianna Tummings, Brianna Waters, Destiny Wooten, Caleb Yates, Tristan Wright, Christian Moss, London Brown, Sunny Champion, Dominik Childress, Sydney Barrett, Jessica Bowen, Jameson Brown, Alex Champion, John Neal, Abigail Fowler, Kylie Gibson , Ava Goforth, Maggie Green, Isabella Hardin, Matthew Pennington, Mekenzie Ray, Sophia Slater, Caden Smith, Gavin Smith, Raquel Velez Donu, Camden Yarbro, Kalin Harris, Madisin Goble, Madex Bridges, Valynna Bolavong, Jonathan Baker, Jaden Beebe, Zachary Clary, Nathan Dixon, Amber Duncan, Alli Dyer, Sarabeth Harmon, Isaiah Hernandez, Mikayla Lutz, Zacharian Parker, Damion Sanders, Michael Sharpe, Shakayla Toms, Vanessa Aleman 2nd Grade: Nevaeh Accor, Bryson Brown, John Paul Cannon, Devon Dorsey, Mary Grace Hogue, Kaitlyn Pruitt, Javen Rivera, Jace McLaughlin, Kiana King, Summer Mobley, Lillian Blalock, Noah Brigman, Joseph Cate, Alexis Clark, Ally Cobb,

Matthew Conner, Logan Erby, Seth Frazier, Gracie Hill, Thalia Monlina, Derek Smith, Alizaha Turner, Lindsey Robinson, Carolina Yon, Kourtney Vermeulen, Adrian Childers, Deacon Armstrong, Destiny Dawkins, Dason Freeman, Corde’ Nixon, Gretchen Hopper, Kaylee Jackson, Dylan Vickers, Joseph James, Caroline Moss, Christina Merchant, Brayden Patrick, Kory Phillips, Bre’Lynn Robbs , Chloe Champion, Ny’Asia Forney, Lyndsee Earle, Crissa Griffin, Jayden Harris, Kaleb Mason, Landon Hartley, Daniel Pyne 3rd Grade: Calum Bolin, Emma Caldwell, Aleah Callahan, Austyn Dixon, Mkenzy Gerecke, Nick Horn, Khalia King, Star McKinney, Priest Wilson, Cheyenne Mullinax, Austin Spurlin, Madison Stiles, Maley Bridges, Melissa Morehead, Layla Evans, Abby Henson, Ethan Houston, Kennedy Ramsey, Evie Lewis, Nikki Oliver, Passion McClain, Bryan Yarborough, Jason Pegg, Ashlee Brooks , Lindsay Burrows, Triston Hullender, September Perry, Thomas Ferrell, Ashton Carroll, Alayna Patrick, Seth Brown, Anna Holder, Shayla Moore, Myskina Bolavong, Amberlyn Carroll, Ryan Parker, Olivia Wilson, Ashton Hullender, Jason Nichols, Hannah Morris,

Janiyah Ford, Marcus Williams, Chloe Hayes, Zoey Bishop, Kenyon Moore, Hannah Crawford, Tia Stephens, Rebecca Wilson, Isreal Watkins, Christopher Schrader, Adam Guy, McKayla Sieger, Valey Rivera, Andrew D’Angelo, Journie Gill, Ashley Blanton, Cayden Trull 4th Grade: David Aleman, Ryan Carr, Ethan Humphries, Joselyn Fowler, Breanna Allen, Jaiden Hunt, Brandon Cody, Ravin Arndt, Dylan Phelps, Nazir Dee, Peyton Fisher, Markus Hager, Scott Harrelson, Emma Laughter Kameren Moore, Savannah Stevens, Aynslee Weeks, Kaylee Lavin, TyEura Harris, Karissa Poteet, D.J. Black, Floey Sharpe, Riley Beldsoe, Katelynn Duncan, Noah Johnson, Hayla Hawkins, Aliza Edmonson, Zaquan Adams, Antwan Walker, Darion Parker, Jacqueline Bernabe, Rachel Christenbury, Jackson Mealing, Cassie Chambers, Brittaney Hammett, Mary Bearfield, Zion Black, Cole Bolin, Mallory Camp, Jacob Deaton, Rebecca Lee, Carson Merrill , Jason Parker, Elise Poston, Isaiah Tate, Edward Velky, Kaniya Thompson, Aaron Thornburg, Lacy Wiggins, Eve Yarulin, Jordan Williamson, Aleiyah Yarbro

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A Honor Roll—Made all A’s on their report card. 1st Grade: Xander Blanton, Anthony Cannon, Sabrina Carpenter, Dilon Cate, Angel Connor, Skyli Dyer, Sadie Laughter, Marcus Mealing, Brady Sellers, Kaeden Smith, Megan Sourisoud, Jaylyn Wallace , Makayla Ball, Jaylen Clinton, Janai Dee, Hope Meek, Adriana Mejia Camp, Alana Quinones, Landon Stowe, Tatianna Tummings, Brianna Waters, Destiny Wooten, Caleb Yates, Jonathan Baker, Valynna Bolavong Sarabeth Harmon, Isaiah Hernandez, Zacharian Parker, London Brown, Sunny Champion, Dominik Childress, Abigail Fowler, Kylie Gibson, Ava Goftoth, Maggie Green, Isabella Hardin, Matthew Pennington, Mekenzie Ray, Sophia Slater, Caden Smith, Gavin Smith, Raquel Velez Donu, Vanessa Aleman 2nd Grade: Nevaeh Accor, Bryson Brown, John Paul Cannon, Devon Dorsey, Javen Rivera, Kiana King, Mary Grace Hogue, Summer Mobley, Mackenzie Ware, Matthew Conner, Carolina Yon, Seth Frazier, Derek Smith, Kaylee Jackson, Christina Merchant, Joseph James, Corde’ Nixon, Bre’Lynn Robbs Logan Stanley, Ny’Asia Forney, Jayden Harris, Kaleb Mason Landon Hartley, Shayne Salvator 3rd Grade: Calum Bolin, Emma Caldwell, Nicholas Horn, Star McKinney, Mason Stout, Maley Bridges, Lindsay Burrows, Hunter Ellis, Abby Henson, Anna Holder, Myskina Bolavong, Amberlyn Carroll, Shayla Moore, Olivia Wilson, Ashton Hullender, Lauren Sharpe, Areili Donu, A’Sean Meeks, Dylan Thomas, Ashley Blanton, Janiyah Ford, Hannah Morris 4th Grade: Peyton Fisher, Emma Laughter, Karissa Poteet, Cheyenne Huffman, Ethan Capps, Cassie Chambers, Mary Bearfield, Isaiah Tate, Edward Velky, David Aleman AB Honor Roll 1st Grade: DaVaughn Norris, Noah Smith, Eli Eaker, Aedyn Early, Tristan Mezey Jaden Beebe, Madex Bridges, Nathan Dixon, Camden Yarbro, Madisin Goble, Michael Sharpe, Jameson Brown, Alli Dyer, Alex Champion 2nd Grade: John Brooks, Gracie Hopper, Jace McLaughlin, Emily Phelps, Lillian Blalock, Noah Brigman, Immanuel Feemster , Joseph Cate, Alexis Clark, Ally Cobb, Kourtney Vermeulen, Thalia Molina, Destiny Dawkins, Ja’Hova Gemes, Deacon Armstrong, Gretchen Hopper, Caroline Moss, Kory Phillips, Brayden Patrick, Crissa Griffin, Poriyoum Pang, Daniel Pyne, Elijah Reynolds, Katlyn Singletary, Carly Stewart 3rd Grade: Aleah Callaha, Austyn Dixon, Khalia King, Austin Spurlin, Layla Evans, Jackson Upton, Melissa Morehead, Kennedy Ramsey, Ashlee Brooks, Logan Cook, Mackenzie Wofford, Bryan Yarborough, Thomas Ferrell, Alayna Patrick, Triston Hullender, September Perry, Ethan Lovelace, Ethan Mullis, Savannah Humphries, Jason Nichols, Ryan Parker, Karisa Waldt, Joshua Robinson, Andrew See Bethware, 14A


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Classified Ads Home for Sale or Rent MOBILE HOMES AND APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN KINGS M O U N TA I N Prices starting at $100/week. Call 704-739-4417 or (evening) 704739-1425. (tfn) MOBILE HOME for RENT. Very nice and clean. NO PETS. $435/mth + Deposit. Kings Mountain Area.

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land & Cherokee Co., some with water & septic, owner will fin. Call Bryant Realty 704-5679836 or www.bryantrealty.org. (11/27 &12/04)) Wanted to Buy CASH ON THE SPOT! Will buy tools, furniture or building full of merchandise, pictures or any-

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Legals NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE, SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CLEVELAND COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 13 SP 471 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF CHRISTOPHER E. JOHNSON, Mortgagor, to The Schweppe Law Firm, P.A., Trustee; WESLEY L. DEATON, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1665, PAGE 2404 BANK OF THE OZARKS, an Arkansas Banking Corporation, as successor by merger to FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA, Mortgagee. Dated March 31, 2005, recorded in Book 1445, at Page 1443 Securing the original amount of $139,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Christopher E. Johnson, described above, in the Cleveland County Public Registry; default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the said Deed of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure; and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness; and under and by virtue of an order entered in the within entitled and numbered action by the Clerk of Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina on the 19th day of November, 2013, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse door in Shelby, North Carolina at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday the 19th day of December, 2013, the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an existing iron pin in the West side of Bethlehem Church Road, Ervin Bolin’s Northeast corner, said iron pin being North 33-43-19 West 200.0 feet from the centerline of State Road 2235, and runs thence from the BEGINNING corner with Bolin’s line South 32-00-49 West 154.64 feet to an existing iron pin, John B. Jones’ corner; thence with Jones line South 8300 West 240.00 feet to an existing iron pin, Harry Hughes corner, thence North 1-56-30 West 526.62 feet to an existing iron pin in the line of Gary Kiser; thence

South 84-56 East 100.08 feet to an existing iron pin on the West side of Bethlehem Church Road; thence with the West side of Bethlehem Church Road, South 33-4319 East 429.32 feet to an existing iron pin, the point of BEGINNING, containing 2.683 acres, as surveyed for Christopher E. Johnson, by David C. Caldwell, RLS, on October 24, 1994. Title Reference: See Deed Recorded Book 1422 Page 1341 Cleveland County Registry. Also included herein is a right of way for ingress and egress as recorded in Book 1034, Page 40 of the Cleveland County Registry. THIS PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 704 BETHLEHEM CHURCH ROAD KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086 This sale is made subject to all any excise or transfer taxes, all outstanding and unpaid Cleveland County and any city or town ad valorem property taxes as well as any and all other prior liens, defects and encumbrances involving said property, as well as a Clerk’s fee of $.45 per $100 on the purchase price. Notice is further hereby given that the successful bidder will be required to make a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Notice is further hereby given that the sale will be conducted pursuant to and subject to all of the provisions of Chapter 45, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina. Notice is given that an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of any such rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement to the effective date of the termination. This the 19th day of November, 2013. By: /s/ Wesley L. Deaton, Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 2459 Denver, NC 28037 (704) 489-2491 KMH3569 (12/04 &11/13)

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 5th day of November as Executrix of the Estate of Stephen Benjamin Duncan, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned Debra Spencer, Executrix on or before the 27th day of February, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 27th day of November, 2013. Debra Spencer, Executrix 805 Church Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH3567 (11/27, 12/04, 11 &18/13)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 13-E-720 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DARRELL EDWARD PUTNAM ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE Having qualified on the 5th day of November, 2013 as Administratrix of the Estate of Darrell Edward Putnam, deceased, late of Cleveland County, north Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned attorney of the Administratrix on or before the 13th day of February, 2013, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment. This the 13th day of November, 2013. Donna P. Bulter, Administratrix Clayward C. Corry, Jr. , Corry Law firm PO Box 920, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH3566 (11/13, 20, 27 & 12/04/13)

Legals NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CLEVELAND COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK OF COURT FILE NO.: 13 SP 213 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF L. RAY THOMAS, and KELLY A. THOMAS, Mortgagors, to Escrow Professionals, Inc., Trustee; JEFFREY A. TAYLOR, Substitute Trustee BOOK 1655, PAGE 1513 Point Center Financial, Inc., Original Holder; SAR Groups LLC, Current Holder, Mortgagee. Dated January 2, 2006, recorded in Book 1476, at Page 91 Securing the original amount of $877,500.00 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by L. Ray Thomas and Kelly A. Thomas, described above, in the Cleveland County Public Registry; default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the said Deed of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure; and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness; and under and by virtue of an order entered in the within entitled and numbered action by the Clerk of Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina on the 13th day of August, 2013, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse door in Shelby, North Carolina at 12:00 p.m. on Friday the 13th day of December, 2013, the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Located in the City of Shelby, North Carolina, in the section known as South Shelby, and being all of lot No. 24 and portion of lot No. 22 of the Consolidated Textiles Company, Inc., as shown on a plat thereof, prepared from an actual survey by G. Sam Rowe, Registered Civil Engineer, dated September 16, 1955, of record in Book of Plats Number 7 at Page 8 of the Cleveland County Registry, and being more particular described as follows: To find the place of BEGINNING, commence at the N.C.G.S. grid monument “Cline” and follow South 33 degrees 57 minutes, 31 seconds West 947.89 feet to an unmarked point; thence South 56 degrees 11 minutes 41 seconds East 70.50 feet to an unmarked point; thence South 52 degrees 09 minutes 03 seconds East 54.54 feet to an unmarked point; thence South 49 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds East 29.01 feet to an unmarked point; thence South 53 degrees 53 minutes 38 seconds East 45.99 feet to an iron pin; thence South 20 degrees 40 minutes 38 seconds West 57.68 feet to an iron pin; thence North 60 degrees 35 minutes 05 seconds West 241.39 feet to a right-ofway monument; thence North 36 degrees 51 minutes, 35 seconds East 63.18 feet to an unmarked point; thence North 20 degrees 21 minutes, 26 seconds East 30.26 feet to the place of BEGINNING, containing .39 acres according to a survey prepared for Ray Thomas Petroleum Company, Inc. drawn by F.R. Ledford, R.L.S., dated March 10, 1993. Also conveyed herewith, to the extent the same can be conveyed by this Sale, shall be all goods, building materials,

machinery, equipment, supplies, tools, tooling, furnishings, fixtures, inventory, raw materials, work in progress and other personal property to be incorporated into any portion of the real property owned by Grantor as described above and made apart hereof (the “Property”), finished goods and materials used or consumed in Grantor’s business, signs, general intangibles, chattel paper, documents, instruments (whether negotiable or nonnegotiable), money, contract rights and accounts (unless secured or assigned to Secured Party by separate collateral instrument) and other personal property now or hereafter appropriated for use on the Property, whether stored on the Property or elsewhere, used or to be used in connection with the Property, some of which may become fixtures on the Property; and as to all of the foregoing: (a) whether now owned or hereafter at any time acquired by Grantor and wherever located; (b) all products, additions, accessions, replacements and substitutions; (c) all books and records of Grantor with respect to the same; and (d) all proceeds, including but not limited to (i) whatever is now or hereafter receivable or received by Grantor upon the sale, exchange, collection or other disposition of any such item, whether voluntary or involuntary, and whether such proceeds constitutes inventory, intangibles, equipment or intellectual property or other assets; (ii) any such items which are now or hereafter acquired by Grantor with any proceeds of collateral hereunder; and (iii) any insurance or payments under any indemnity, warranty or guaranty now or hereafter payable by reason of damage or loss or otherwise with respect to any item of collateral or any proceeds thereof. THIS PROPERTY HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 919 South Lafayette Street, Shelby NC 28152. This sale is made subject to any excise or transfer taxes, all outstanding and unpaid Cleveland County and any city or town ad valorem property taxes as well as any and all other prior liens, defects and encumbrances involving said property, as well as a Clerk’s fee of $.45 per $100 on the purchase price. Notice is further hereby given that the successful bidder will be required to make a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Notice is further hereby given that the sale will be conducted pursuant to and subject to all of the provisions of Chapter 45, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina. Notice is given that an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of any such rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement to the effective date of the termination. This the 14th day of August, 2013. By: /s/ Jeffrey A. Taylor, Substitute Trustee (704) 740-5643 KMH3568 (12/04 &11/13)

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BETHWARE: Elementary first quarter awards From Page 12A

Merchant, Jayden Harris

Leighton Hindall

D’Angelo, Chloe Hayes, Valey Rivera, Christopher Schrader, McKayla Seiger, Cayden Trull, Journie Gill, Marcus Williams

3rd Grade: Star McKinney, Hunter Ellis, Lindsay Burrows, Ethan Lovelace Andrew D’Angelo

1st Grade: Matthew Pennington, Michael Sharpe, Eli Eaker, Marcus Mealing

4th Grade:Nazir Dee, Ryan Carr, Ethan Humphries, Joselyn Fowler, Jaiden Hunt, Dylan Phelps, Noah Stanley, TyEura Harris, Chrisley Belt, D.J. Black, Riley Bledsoe, Noah Johnson, Floey Sharpe, Jordan Terry, Jacqueline Bernabe, Jathan Callahan, Darion Parker, Gaia King, Darion Parker, Brittaney Hammett, Makayla Jarvis, Jackson Mealing, Justin Visoso, Antwan Walker, Aiden Athitang, Mallory Camp, Jacob Deaton, Carson Merrill, Aleiyah Yarbro, Eve Yarulin Top Buccaneer Award Kindergarten: Bamboo Manivong, Jessica Williams, Rhylon Frazier, Hannah Goins, Neilaysia Poston, Gavan Willover, Jasmyn Accor , Colton Willyoung 1st Grade: Vanessa Aleman, Angel Connor, Jaylen Clinton, Destiny Wooten, Zacharian Parker, Jonathan Baker, Caden Smith, Raquel Velez Donu 2nd Grade: John Paul Cannon, Summer Mobley, Carolina Yon, Matthew Conner, Bre’Lynn Robbs, Kaylee Jackson, Kaleb Mason, Ny’Asia Forney 3rd Grade: Emma Caldwell, Nick Horn, Maley Bridges, Hunter Ellis, Triston Hullender, Lindsay Burrows, Ashton Hullender, Anna Holder, Valey Rivera, Christopher Schrader 4th Grade: Peyton Fisher, Emma Laughter, Karissa Poteet, Floey Sharpe, Cassie Chambers, Ethan Capps, Aleiyah Yarbro, Edward Velky Reading Award Kindergarten: C h l o e Goins, Brayden Carroll , Caroline Pyne, Lyric Phonephet 1st Grade: T a t i a n n a Tummings, Jaylyn Wallace, London Brown, Valynna Bolavong 2nd Grade: Kiana King, Noah Brigman, Christina

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4th Grade:Peyton Fisher, Emma Laughter, Noah Johnson, Cheyenne Huffman, Mary Bearfield Science Award Kindergarten: Trent Smith, JaNasia Hamrick, JaLeigh McLaughlin, Jayden Sims 1st Grade: Anthony Cannon, Tristan Mezey, Sarabeth Harmon, Dominik Childress 2nd Grade: Daniel Pyne, Mary Grace Hogue, Gretchen Hopper, Immanuel Feemster 3rd Grade: Mason Stout, Amberlynn Carroll, Ethan Houston, Triston Hullender, Tia Stephens 4th Grade:Dylan Phelps, Madeline Woodard, Jathan Callahan, Mallory Camp Handwriting Award Kindergarten: Madeline Huffman, Tyler Rue, Kevon Smith, Bernardo Cobos Hernandez 1st Grade: Takeem Hunt, Janai Dee, Jaden Beebe, Jameson Brown 2nd Grade: Jace McLaughlin, Lillian Blalock, Corde’ Nixon Crissa Griffan 3rd Grade: Khalia King, Mackenzie Wofford, September Perry, Jason Nichols, Ashley Blanton 4th Grade: David Aleman, Brittney Hammett, D.J. Black, Zion Black Phonics Award Kindergarten: Aubree Allen, Bree Tessneer, Jasmine Paysour, Hope Mullinax 1st Grade: A d r i a n a Mejia Camp, Xander Blanton, Jonathan Baker, Maggie Green Math Award Kindergarten: Dayson Worthy, Lathan Feemster, Evie Hawkins,

2nd Grade: Nevaeh Accor, Seth Frazier, Logan Stanley, Shayne Salvator 3rd Grade: Calum Bolin, Kennedy Ramsey, Ashlee Brooks, Areli Donu, McKayla Seiger 4th Grade: David Aleman, Chrisley Belt, Ethan Capps, TyEura Harris, Isaiah Tate Social Studies Kindergarten: Tucker Dellinger M a n u e l CampNehemiah Parker Isabella Mathis 1st Grade: Ava Goforth, Madex Bridges, Landon Stowe, Kaeden Smith 2nd Grade: Javen Rivera, Brayden Patrick, Derek Smith, Katlyn Singletary 3rd Grade: Priest Wilson, Melissa Morehead, Logan Cook, Lauren Sharpe, Zoey Bishop 4th Grade: Aliza Edmonson, Savannah Stevens, Cole Bolin, Cheyenne Huffman Most Improved Award Kindergarten: Nicholas Moss, Elijah Gregory, Troy Mathis, Steel Childers 1st Grade: Macayden Ward, Alli Dyer, Dylan Smith, ZaMauri Morton 2nd Grade: Kaitlyn Pruitt, Immanuel Feemster, Adrian Childers, Poriyoum Pang, Kourtney Vermeulen 3rd Grade: Austin Spurlin, Brookelyn Roberts , Jackson Upton, A’Sean Meek, Hannah Crawford 4th Grade:Nazir Dee, Katelynn Duncan, Kailey Duncan, Aaron Thornburg Good Citizenship Awards August/September was Respect. Kindergarten: Aubree Allen, Gavin Willover, Heaven Blanton, Ava Tipton

1st Grade: Tatianna Tummings, Raquel Velez Donu, Zacharian Parker, Skyli Dyer 2nd Grade: Makalyn Early, Ja’Hova Gemes, Matthew Conner, Bryson Brown 3rd Grade: Anna Holder, Thomas Ferrell, Kassidi Anthony, Tia Stephens, Mkenzy Gerecke 4th Grade:Karissa Poteet, Peyton Fisher, Kaniya Thompson, Makayla Jarvis October was Responsibility. Kindergarten: Ashtyn Fisher, Evie Hawkins, Jasmyn Accor , Gloria Thomas 1st Grade: Caleb Yates, Megan Sourisoud, Jonathan Baker, Caden Smith 2nd Grade: Chloe Champion, Kaylee Jackson, Seth Frazier, John Paul Cannon 3rd Grade: Shayla Moore, September Perry, Layla Evans, Chloe Hayes, Calum Bolin 4th Grade: D.J. Black, Aleiyah Yarbro, Aynslee Weeks, Cassie Chambers Bus Safety Award for the 1st Quarter Bus 26—Elijah Gregory in Mrs. Ozmore’s Kindergarten Class Bus 90—Jaylen Clinton in Mrs. Owen’s 1st Grade Class Bus 70—Cole Bolin in Mrs. Johnson’s 4th Grade Class Bus 129—Antwan Walker in Mrs. Schultz’s 4th Grade Class Special Area Buccaneer Bears Music Bear: Mrs. Byars’ Kindergarten Class & Mrs. Schultz’s 4th Grade Class Art Bear: Ms. Harris’ Kindergarten Class & Mrs. Johnson’s 4th Grade Class PE Bear: Mrs. Falcone’s Kindergarten Class & Mrs. Bowman’s 2nd Grade Class Computer Lab Bear: Mrs. Patsy Ware’s 1st Grade Class & Mrs. Pierce’s 3rd Grade Class Library Bear: Mrs. Owens’ 1st Grade Class & Mrs. Salter’s 3rd Grade Class

North Elementary School awards for the first nine weeks A Honor Roll 1st Grade: Amir Boyd, Brei-ahna Canipe, Zariah Covington-Rodgers, Jarvis Guyton, Logan Hayslip, Jeremiah Hunter, ZaNiyiaha McCleave, Tyler McIntyre, Samuel Yelton, Haleigh DeWeese, Aiden Evans, Samuel Hanvy, Peyton Hastings, Madison Lucas, Kaydence Smith, Will Varner, Kylee Whetstine, Jalea Williams, Jeremiah Amaya-Deras, Alyssa Barrett, Sakhia Boswell, Lindzey Boulanger, Danielle Cotton, Joshua Davis, Tyler Furman, Dayton Holt, Levi Humphries, Madison Jackson, Tyler Talbert. 2nd Grade: Chance Habel, Matthew Morrow, Anthony Anselmo, Latiah Caldwell, Tucker Cash, Adam Cox, Megan Dennis, Jaidyn Moses, Rikard Ploeger, Kadence Raines, Noah Smith, Jordan Whetstine, Claire Bennett, Turner Brown, Reed Cooper, Kenia Davidson, Elliot Habel, Samantha Harrelson, Kagan Kopruch, Cheyanne Reynolds, Javon Smith. 3rd Grade: Colby Carroll, John William Eagle, Christina Maxwell, Payton Slycord, Nicholas Spencer, Kaitlyn Biddix, Holly Campbell, Keith St. Clair, Julianna Williams. 4th Grade: Carly Dechant, Avery Philbeck, Tyler Smith, Marlee Arnold, Maddox Brown, Natalie Brown, Justus Caldwell, Macey Deering, Blake Mertz. AB Honor Roll 1st Grade: Kegan Anderson, Emileigh Marr, Nevaeh Branch, Elysia Granger, Logan Fowler, Xavier Adams, Jeremiah Brooks, Jaiden Currence, KeSean Ellington, Azion Jones, Tianna Kaiser, Anthony Braswell, Hayden Gleason, Jaala Marshall, Ty’Shonna Whittenburg. 2nd Grade: Aleena Hines, Christopher Meredith, Taylor Canipe, Olyvia Clark, Aidan Maxey, Genesis Tinoco, Emani Williams,Hannah Allen, Kaley Arter, Jayden Byers, Issac Casnave, Titus Hogue, Kevin Lipscomb, Olivia Massagee, Joshua Smith. 3rd Grade: Bryce Hall, Taylor McSwain, Shyann Powell, Deniah Young, Alex

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West nine weeks awards A Honor Roll Jaleighia Adams, Gideon Allen, Levi Allen, Manoah Allen, Mark Allen, Paige Bagwell, Latarioanna Black, Railey Bolt, Branson Bouchard, Mia Bridges, Sara Kate Bridges, Mackenzie Bridges, Sydney Bridges Landon Broome, Gracie Broome, Philip-Mark Bryson, Taylor Buchanan Caleb Bumgardner, Byrum Burgin, Megan Carley, Ethan, Carroll Jasalyn Cash, Donovan Cavender, McKenna Chapman, Jake Clinard, Hope Cloninger, Sophie Crotts, Hunter Cruise, Lesli Cruz, J.J. Culp, Camille Currence, Aaliyah Davis, Bennett Davis, Omarion Davis, Damarion Degree, Ryan Dixon, Seabron Echols, Bela Edmonson, Silas Edmonson, Noah Emory, Divinity Ervin, Kylee Falls, Kaidence Farley, D'Aundra Ford, Madison Franks, Joshua Gillespie, Lily Gold, Brenda Guo, Isaac Harrison, Nick Harrison, Seth Harwell, Liliana Hernandez, Cameron Herndon, Lauryn Hodge, Ally Hollifield, Maggie Honeycutt, Caleigh Hughes, Ja'Niya Hunt, Olivia Hunt, Zach Johnson, Olivia Kennedy, Peyton Ladd, Parker Ladd, Devin Lail, Kendall Leonhardt, Kee'donn Linney, Jake Lloyd, Marty Lovingood, Aaron Lowery, Lillian Lutz, Brody Martin, Hailey McCall, Raven McClain, Caleb McComas, Vagan McGinnis, Charlie Melton, MaryQuay Moss, Caden

Mullinax, Grayson Murphy, Melia Myers, Maddy Nolen, Eli Osborne, Jessie Ozmore, Sally Ozmore, Trace Phillips, Logan Premo, Emma Proctor, Kinley Putnam, Cooper Putnam, Cameron Rhom, Matthew Rikard, Makalyn Rikard, Parker Robinette, Aydin Roper, Mary Ruffalo, Joey Safrit, Symone Shergill, Gabe Short, M.J. Short, Emma Short, TylerSilaphet, Gage Smart, Jayden Smith, Bryan Solis-Martinez, Meile Songaila, Sam Stallings, Mashalyn Surratt, Karma Tennant, Trey Terrence, Kassandra Thomas, Max Thompson, Gavin Tindal, Abby Warnock, Hunter Washburn, Kali Weaver, Bryson Whitesides, Alyssa Whitney, Ayden Whitney, Eli Wilbanks, Toy Wishon, Ashlyn Wood, Sage Wright

Holmer, Addison Howard, Jacob Howze, Hayden Huss, Jadan Johnson-Hill, Kohen Johnson, Alexa Jones, Faith Keller, Carson Kinmon, Avery Ledford, Caleb Marr, Demetri Martin, Hannah McCall, Khyann McClain, Jason McClain, Dalton Messenger, Ethan Mumpower, Karlee Nantz, Karley Norris, Carlos Nunez, Kaiden Odems, J'lyricle Odoms, Rashell Padgett, Brandon Palmer, Bethany Payne, Adam Phillips, Saniya Porter, Kalon Porter, Julyan Prieto, Khileigh Prieto, Cristhian Ramos-Perez, Faith Ramsey, Carter Grace Reed, Matthew Rhom, Katelyn Rush, Ava Short, Justin Silaphet, Gunnar Smith, Piper Smith, Ciara Sube, Claire Sube Logan Walker, Connor Washburn, Hunter Whisnant, HarmonyWoodie

A/B Honor Roll Perfect Attendance Nathan Adkins, Caroline Barber, Logan Bevil, Junior Boakye, Alexia Boone, Mariah Boone, Ethan Bradley, BenBridges, Dylan Buckner, Evan Burns, Ezekiel Cannedy, Kaylee Carroll, Nic Cole, John Michael Crawford, Anna Crawford, Tatyana Crespo, Gabriel Crotts, Akeelah Davis, Brayden Deaton, Camden Deaton, Ricardo Diaz-Garcia, Aiden Dills, Cassidy Dyer, Ryder Earle, Jackie Echols, Chloe Ernst, Gabriela Garcia-Cruz, Austin Georgy, ElijahG i b son, Rileah Graham, Derek Hamby, Riley Hawkins, Monica Head, Ashley Herron, Drew Hollifield, Eddie

Ja'Mia Adams-Currence, James Ahmed, CashAllen, Mark Allen, Lennox Atkinson, Javion Atkinson-Carr, Kelvin Atkinson-Jacobs, Paige Bagwell, Reese Bell, Junior Boakye, Elizabeth Bolt, Railey Bolt, Sarah Bouchard, Branson Bouchard, Anna Bridges, Sara Kate Bridges, Gabriel Brooks, Ty'Ajah Brooks, Kevion Brown, Nevaeh Brown, Caleb Bumgardner, Byrum Burgin, Evan Burns, Kamarie Burris, Laymond Caldwell, Tyler C a m p , Ezekiel Cannedy, Jasmine Clark, Jake Clinard, Hope Cloninger, Nic Cole, John Michael Crawford, Tatyana

Crespo, Gabriel Crotts, Hunter Cruise, LesliC r u z , Camille Currence, Aaliyah Davis, Bennett Davis, Camden Deaton, Ryan Dixon, Ethan Duncan, Cassidy Dyer, Ryder Earle, Kylee Falls, D'Aundra Ford, Madison Franks, A.J. Fulton, Gabriela Garcia-Cruz, Athena Gardner, Joshua Gillespie, Riley Hawkins, Monica Head, Dayse Hernandez-Garcia, Eddie Holmer, Maggie Honeycutt, Jordan Hopper, Hayden Huss, Aaron Ingram, Joseph Johnson, Kohen Johnson, Nathaniel Kaiser, Chase Kendrick, Amasia Kennedy, Parker Key, Carson Kinmon, Peyton Ladd, Parker Ladd, Jake Lloyd, Ashdyon Lovelace, Marty Lovingood, Lillian Lutz, Hailey McCall, Hannah McCall, Raven McClain, Janiyah McClain, Armoni Melton, Dalton Messenger, Melia M y e r s , Karlee Nantz, Karley Norris, Aleah Odems, Kaylee Odems, Eli Osborne, Jessie Ozmore, Sally Ozmore, Rashell Padgett, Bethany Payne, Khileigh Prieto, Weston Randle, Matyson Remelius, Matthew Rikard, Makalyn Rikard, Tucker Robinette Parker Robinette, Mary Ruffalo, Joey Safrit, Kayleigh Sauls, Symone Shergill, M.J. Short, Emma Short, Justin Silaphet, Gage Smart, Bryan Solis-Martinez, Meile Songaila, Lily Soto, Aden Soto, Kristina Summers, Max Thompson, Gavin Tindal, Connor Washburn, Hunter Whisnant, Ashlyn Wood, Sage Wright

Cleveland Early College honor rolls Cleveland Early College High School (These honor rolls for CEC are based on high school courses only, not college or seminar grades.) A Honor Roll for 9th grade: Kaitlyn Sierra Bolin, Daniel Franklin Hogan, Harrison Conrad Kratzer, Destiny Shyanne NeeSmith Joseph Dao Tuong A Honor Roll for 10th grade Duarte Atziri Chavez, Christopher Lee Deweese, Savannah Michelle Finger, Chasity Renee Grigg, Megan Ashley Hamrick, Brianna McKenzie Lacount, Dylan Andrew McConnell, Alyssa Taylor Proctor, Brandon Michael Robinson, Maikeia Danyell Seright A Honor Roll for 11th grade Devin Alexander Corujo, Matthew Tyler Edge, Christopher Michael Goddard, Ana Elyse Jones, Gabrielle Magdalene Payne, Oliver Lee Vess, Jessica Nicole Whitaker, Jonathon Joseph Whitehair A Honor Roll for 12th grade Brandon Lee Arrowood, Johnathan Robert Cromer,

Taylor Danielle Farris, Michael Joseph Harris, Neal Patrick Lingerfeldt, Allison Carol Ward A Honor Roll for 5th year seniors Jose Miguel RiveraSepulveda, Tanner Jake Robinson, T'Shearer Grace Sharpe AB Honor Roll AB Honor Roll for 9th grade Garret Ernest Allen, Serena Elizabeth Bianchi, Laurie Renae Bridges, Parker Jonas Brothers Keyondre Elijah Currence, Krickett Skilund Davis, Laine Enio Edwards, Alexander Smith Farmer Alma Rosa Gonzalez, Amaria Jashaylah Haynes, Bernardo Hernandez, Andrew Solomon Hoffman Alliyah Alexis Hood, Tyler Inthavong, Buddy Joe Jones, Ryan Gage Jones, Christopher Michael Ledford, Zachary Scott MacDougall, Taya Amani McClain, Jordan Lee McCurry, Trejan Romel, McDaniel, Ansel Jose Neris Brendan Jace Potter, Tyler Lee Robertson, Arabella Iva Smith, Taylor Ebonee Smith, Liberty Cheyenne Sutherland, Alex Randall

Thomas, Stephen Michael Velky Johnny Zapata-Lopez AB Honor Roll for 10th grade Gabriella Angel Bennett, Matthew Martin Biddy, Peter Ofori Boakye, Ashley Leanna Cartwright, Elijah Bryan Cook, Karley Breanna Eaker, Mishayla Monei Hopper, Brandon Lee Lewis, Ciara Janae, Mackey Juanita Guadalupe Martinez, Carmen Novela Owens, Emily Caitlynn Patterson, Emily Rose Rivera, Breanna Antonea Sanders, Kayla Quanette Savage, Malaysia Monee Sharpe, Keashli Tysha Sowell, Mary Lee Thibodeaux, Esabella Phonephanh Virapanya, Kassi Briana Waters AB Honor Roll for 11th grade William Darrell Austin, Lydia Katelyn Biggers, Cheyenne Noel Bingham, Johnson Todde Binion Samantha Dawn Cook, Janela Shonte Ford, Matthew Patrick Freeman, Isaiah Michael Graham, Nyree Dalinger Graham, Heather Louise Hamrick, Keyonia Zhane Hicks, Brandon Isaac Holtzclaw Jasmine Janiece King,

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NORTH: Elementary School awards for the first nine weeks From Page 14A lyn Davis, Sarah Glen Eagle, Jada Maxey, Brandon Vance, J’Lyn Hall, Dakota Harrelson, Sabrina Howell, John Bradley Ledbetter, Sila Murdan , Rayhuana Robbins, Wesley Turner, Precious Adams, Carson Bell, Aiden Biddix, Kadan Campion, KHamauri Davidson, Nathan Glover, Cameron Laye, Raenisha Lytle, Jacob Martin, Bobby Moses, Brasdin Moore, Dhris Sprouse, Gabrial Thomas, Alicia Williams, Shaylon Springs, LaTalian Williams, Antarius Breeden-Littlejohn. 1st Grade: Kegan Anderson, Amir Boyd, Nevaeh Branch, Brei-ahna Canipe, Zariah Covington-Rodgers, Logan Fowler, Elysia Granger, Jarvis Guyton, Logan Hayslip, Jeremiah Hunter, ZaNiyiaha McCleave, Tyler McIntyre, Morgan Summitt, Samuel Yelton, Xavier Adams, Jeremiah Brooks, Haleigh DeWeese, KeSean Ellington, Aiden Evans, Samuel Hanvy, Peyton Hastings, Azion Jones, Tianna Kaiser, Madison Lucas, Kaydence Smith, Will Varner, Kylee Whetstine, Jeremiah Amaya-Deras, Alyssa Barrett, Sakhia Boswell, Lindzey Boulanger, Danielle Cotton, Joshua Davis, Tyler Furman, Hayden Gleason, Dayton Holt, Levi Humphries, Madison Jackson, Jaala Marshal, Tyler Talbert, TyShonna Whittenburg, Anthony Braswell. 2nd Grade: Summer Altman, Matthew Anthony, Levi Carson, Chase Clark, Keely Draughon, Alex Estephanian, Chance Habel, Aleena Hines, Alexandria Jackson, Will Owens, Kaleb Surratt, Anthony Anselmo, Latiah Caldwell, Taylor Canipe, Tucker Cash, Adam Cox, Megan Dennis, Aidan Maxey, Jaidyn Moses, Kadence Raines, Chase Smith, Noah Smith, Genesis Tinoco, Jordan Whetstine, Emani Williams,Hannah Allen, Kayle Arter, Claire Bennett, Turner Brown, Jayden Byers, Issac Casnave, Reed Cooper, Kenia Davidson, Elliot Habel, Samantha Harrelson, Titus Hogue, Kagan Kopruch, Kevin Lipscomb, Olivia Massagee, Cheyanne Reynolds, Javon Smith, Joshua Smith and Michael Washburn. 3rd Grade: Abigail Whisnant, Christina James, Tajon McCoy, Cole Miller, Taylor Smith, Sema Altikards, Makayla Bennett, Hannah Bess, Colby Carroll, John William Eagle, Bryce Hall, Ashley Laye, Taylor

McSwain, Payton Slycord, Shyann Powell, Nicholas Spencer, Deniah Young, Atticus Woodall, Kaitlyn Biddix, Brayden Blair, Holly Campbell, Briana Dennis, Alex Eaton, Colin Friday, Hope Funderburk, Kyrstin Hastings, Alexis Jackson, Vince Jenkins, Mekayla Lynch, Shyanne Peeler, Zamar Montgomery, Nyirah Petty, Blake Shuler, Keith St. Clair 4th Grade: Natalie Anthony, Michelle Bedoya, Evan Briggs, Rayna Chichester, Jermiah Currence, Karissa Smith, Justin Darby, Abby McGirt, Paydon Oliver, Avery Philbeck, Tyler Smith, Warren Taylor, Marlee Arnold, Maddox Brown, Natalie Brown, Macey Deering, Joey Estephanian, Brayden Garris, Trystin Hastings, Heather Hill, Justus Caldwell, Blake Mertz, Lavonte Simmons, Casey Smith, and Seth Wyte. Paw Pride Award (given to two students from each room who have displayed good manners) Kindergarten: Ava Brooks, Sean Lowe, Malachi Bradshaw, Sabrina Howell, LaTalian Williams, Jacob Martin. 1st Grade: Jeremiah Hunter, Emileigh Marr, KeSean Ellington, Jalea Williams, Tyler Furman, and Lindzey Boulanger. 2nd Grade: Emily Whitmire, Keely Draughon, Aidan Maxey, Kadence Raines, turner Brown, and Cheyanne Reynolds. 3rd Grade: Bryce Hall, Shyann Powell, Brayden Blair, and Julianna Williams. 4th Grade: Shaniece Lowe-Christian, Elijah Fraser, Casey Smith, and Heather Hill. Character Education Award (given for Respect and Responsibility) Kody Cannova, Kayla McSwain, Sarah Glen Eagle, Jada Maxey, Aiden Biddix, Raenisha Lytle, Logan Hayslip, Jarvis Guyton, Tianna Kaiser, Madison Lucas, Levi Humphries, Tyler Talbert, Summer Altman, Alex Estephanian, Adam Cox, Chase Smith, Javon Smith, Claire Bennett, Makayla Bennett, Ashley Laye, Shyanna Peeler, Vince Jenkins, Justin Darby, Michelle Bedoya, Marlee Arnold, and Maddox Brown.


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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. The December meeting is Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. CLEVELAND COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS meets the second Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. in the Board Room of the Board of Elections, 215 Patton Drive, Shelby.

CLUB MEETINGS KINGS MOUNTAIN ROTARY CLUB Every Thursday, noon, at the Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King St. EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMAN’S CLUB– Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club, E. Mountain St. VFW POST 9811, Kings Mountain/Cherryville meets the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. IN COUNTRY VIETNAM VETERANS breakfast group – Meets the 2nd Monday of every month, 9 a.m., at Mountain View Restaurant in Kings Mountain. Contact Steve Brown at 704-739-2725 for more information. KM KIWANIS CLUB – Meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for dinner in the Community Room (lower level) at the Mauney Memorial Library, S. Piedmont Ave. KM LIONS CLUB– Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Linwood Restaurant, 805 Cleveland Ave. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS: Kings Mountain– Christ the King Catholic Church, 714 Stone St., 6:30 p.m., meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Contact: Mary (704) 482-8690. You may also call the Reach Line & Information at (704) 319-1625, or go to www.oa.org. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for membership. The groups are self-supporting. Positive Attitudes Walking Club - There is an open invitation to all Kings Mountain ladies to join the Positive Attitudes Walking Club. The club members walk in various downtown areas of Kings Mountain during lunch hours. An inspirational devotion is provided. For more information call 704472-4403. COLONEL FREDERICK HAMBRIGHT CHAPTER Daughters of the American Revolution meets monthly for programs. Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence is eligible to join the DAR. For more information on membership or attending our meeting, please contact Loretta Cozart at 704-241-2218.

PATRICK SENIOR CENTER BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC – Meets the third Wednesday of the month from 10 – 11:30 a.m. in the Craft Room, sponsored by Gentiva. BACKPACK PROJECT – Please bring in non-perishable food items for our backpack project. These backpacks go to students who need a little extra food over the weekend. Backpacks are returned each Monday, filled on Thursday, and handed out to students when they leave on Friday. Suggested items are: individual cereal packs (can be eaten without milk), Pop Tarts, individual

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T’AI CHI CLASS – Thursdays 2-3 p.m. in Conference Room I. Andrew Baker is instructor of Tai Chi 4 Health & Balance and a donation of $3 per person is requested. Rotating exercises, health lessons, and surprise extras keep it fresh. All donations will go toward purchase of DVDs for the class.

HOSPICE The Hospice Store - Located at 323 E. Marion Street beside Dollar General near Uptown Shelby. Please call Angela Jones at 980-295-8578 if you have items to donate or for volunteer opportunities. Store Hours: Thursday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 323 E. Marion St., Shelby.

GATEWAY TRAILS KINGS MOUNTAIN GATEWAY TRAILS, Inc., 807 Battleground Ave., ½ mile from downtown Kings Mountain, 704739-4755 – 18 months of activities from August 2013 to November 2014 in celebration of being designated a National Recreation Trail August 2013. DECEMBER 28 – 9-10 a.m. – Walk with a Doc at Gateway Trail. Sponsord by Kings Mountain Hospital and the Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute. Meet at the trail head parking lot and wear good walking shoes. MARCH 1, 2014: 9 a.m.-12 noon – 5th annual Gateway 5K, Run, Walk, Fun Run beginning at the trailhead. Register on line on the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail Face Book page or get information at 704-7394755 or on the trail website, www.kmgatewaytrails.org. Applications for the event will be available at the Chamber of Commerce office in Kings Mountain, the Kings Mountain Family YMCA, Clark Tire, and at Alliance Bank downtown.

SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY Join ShutterLight Photography Club, the next classes will be held on Dec. 10. For more information please contact SASI @ 704 739-5585. Open house and raffle– “Art for Christmas� raffle runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 29. The 2014 Calendars “Classic Books� will be on sale. Three gift certificates will be draw for $300, $200 and $100. Raffle tickets are $5.00 each and can be purchased at SASI or from a member.

“TOYS, GAMES & TRAINS� EXHIBIT - November 16 - January 4: The annual model train display by the Piedmont “S� Gaugers returns! This exhibit fills the museum with model train displays, railroad memorabilia, and antique toys and games. An extensive interactive model train track provides hands-on fun for all ages. Open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sun. 1 to 4 p.m. CHRISTMAS AT KINGS MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM - Saturday, December 7: Celebrate at Kings Mountain Historical Museum with a full day of activities sure to get the whole family into the holiday spirit! 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Experience the magic of the “Toys, Games & TRAINS� exhibit, and tour the historic Cornwell and Barber Houses decorated for the holidays. Learn about the history of Christmas celebrations, and see traditional craft demonstrations such as Scherenschnitte, the historic German art of papercutting, presented by Linda Bell. 5p.m-7p.m: Enjoy extended evening hours of the “Toys, Games & TRAINS� exhibit, candlelight tours of the historic Barber House, and hot apple cider by the firelight. SANTA CLAUS & MRS. CLAUS AT THE MUSEUM - Saturday, December 14: At 11 a.m., Mrs. Claus will do a special reading of the classic 1823 children’s story, “The Night Before Christmas� to get the kids ready to meet Santa Claus, who will visit the Museum from 1 to 3 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.

LIBRARY EVENTS LAST TUESDAY of each month, 6:30 p.m. “A Company of Readers� Book Club in Community Room. Open to the public. Have fun and make friends at this unique book club, a gathering of different ages and varied tastes. Read the book of your choice and participate by briefly sharing.

SPECIAL EVENTS POOR MAN’S SUPPER with chicken sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary at VFW 9811. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Dec. 6. Chicken, corn bread, pinto beans and cooked cabbage — $7. Tickets available at VFW Post 9811, 3800 Margrace Rd. Walk-ins welcome. Also having a fifty/fifty drawing. TOWN OF GROVER Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. Parade entries invited, no fee. Call Anna Hughes 704-7394453. CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN HOLIDAY EVENTS – Christmas Parade Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. KM Historical Museum will be open before the parade and afterwards for candlelight tours of the Historic Barber and Cornwell Houses. Santa’s Firetruck Express will stop at the museum on Dec. 14 at 3 p.m., the popular train exhibit will be open throughout the holiday season; Christmas luminaries will glow at Mountain Rest Cemetery from dusk until midnight on Christmas Eve. BESSEMER CITY “Christmas in the City,� Friday, Dec. 6, beginning with the Christmas parade at 4:30 p.m. followed by events and Santa Claus on the 100 block of West Pennsylvania Avenue until 8 p.m. Free light refreshments will be available. ALICE’S ADVENTURES In Wonderland, the Children’s Christmas play at JOY THEATRE Nov. 30-Dec. 8. $5 admission. Call the Joy for reservations. Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m. both weekends and Sunday matinees both weekends at 3 p.m. CLEVELAND COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL presents “Renovation Celebration� on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 111 S. Washington St, Shelby. Join us as we celebrate the Gallery’s new look and “Handmade for the Holidays,� your first chance to purchase Artisan Crafted Gifts. Featuring holiday treats, raffle drawings for Artwork, Fun Holiday Demonstrations, Creative Christmas Wreath Silent Auction, free admission, live music. For more information call (704) 484 2787 or visit www.ccartscouncil.org AMERICAN LEGION POST 155 has BINGO every Friday night starting at 6 p.m. Food is available.

STORY TIME on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Tuesday group includes 3-5 year old preschoolers. Thursday group is geared for birth to 2 years old. Join the Library staff at 10 a.m. in the Community Room.

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

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

How to Contact Us

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

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


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